{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Xqd0DzHaiyRqVH3WRG7hzg", "review_id": "15SdjuK7DmYqUAj6rjGowg", "text": "dr. goldberg offers everything i look for in a general practitioner.  he's nice and easy to talk to without being patronizing; he's always on time in seeing his patients; he's affiliated with a top-notch hospital (nyu) which my parents have explained to me is very important in case something happens and you need surgery; and you can get referrals to see specialists without having to see him first.  really, what more do you need?  i'm sitting here trying to think of any complaints i have about him, but i'm really drawing a blank.", "business_id": "vcNAWiLM4dR7D2nwwJ7nCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H1kH6QZV7Le4zqTRNxoZow", "review_id": "RF6UnRTtG7tWMcrO2GEoAg", "text": "Unfortunately, the frustration of being Dr. Goldberg's patient is a repeat of the experience I've had with so many other doctors in NYC -- good doctor, terrible staff.  It seems that his staff simply never answers the phone.  It usually takes 2 hours of repeated calling to get an answer.  Who has time for that or wants to deal with it?  I have run into this problem with many other doctors and I just don't get it.  You have office workers, you have patients with medical needs, why isn't anyone answering the phone?  It's incomprehensible and not work the aggravation.  It's with regret that I feel that I have to give Dr. Goldberg 2 stars.", "business_id": "vcNAWiLM4dR7D2nwwJ7nCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zvJCcrpm2yOZrxKffwGQLA", "review_id": "-TsVN230RCkLYKBeLsuz7A", "text": "Dr. Goldberg has been my doctor for years and I like him.  I've found his office to be fairly efficient.  Today I actually got to see the doctor a few minutes early!  \n\nHe seems very engaged with his patients and his demeanor is friendly, yet authoritative.    \n\nI'm glad to have Dr. Goldberg as my doctor.", "business_id": "vcNAWiLM4dR7D2nwwJ7nCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KBLW4wJA_fwoWmMhiHRVOA", "review_id": "dNocEAyUucjT371NNND41Q", "text": "Been going to Dr. Goldberg for over 10 years. I think I was one of his 1st patients when he started at MHMG. He's been great over the years and is really all about the big picture. It is because of him, not my now former gyn Dr. Markoff, that I found out I have fibroids. He explores all options with you and is very patient and understanding. He doesn't judge and asks all the right questions. Very thorough and wants to be kept in the loop on every aspect of your medical health and your life.", "business_id": "vcNAWiLM4dR7D2nwwJ7nCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zvJCcrpm2yOZrxKffwGQLA", "review_id": "ebcN2aqmNUuYNoyvQErgnA", "text": "Got a letter in the mail last week that said Dr. Goldberg is moving to Arizona to take a new position there in June.  He will be missed very much.  \n\nI think finding a new doctor in NYC that you actually like might almost be as awful as trying to find a date!", "business_id": "vcNAWiLM4dR7D2nwwJ7nCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Qrs3EICADUKNFoUq2iHStA", "review_id": "_ePLBPrkrf4bhyiKWEn4Qg", "text": "I don't know what Dr. Goldberg was like before  moving to Arizona, but let me tell you, STAY AWAY from this doctor and this office. I was going to Dr. Johnson before he left and Goldberg took over when Johnson left. He is not a caring doctor. He is only interested in the co-pay and having you come in for medication refills every month. He will not give refills and could less about patients's financial situations. Trying to get your 90 days mail away pharmacy prescriptions through this guy is a joke. And to make matters even worse, his office staff is incompetent. 90% of the time when you call the office, they'll put you through to a voice mail, that NO ONE ever answers or returns your call. Both my adult children and husband have decided to leave this practice after experiencing such frustration. The entire office has an attitude like they are doing you a favor. Give me a break! Stay away from this doc and the practice. You deserve better and they will not be there when you really need them. I have never felt compelled to write a bad review about anyone until I met this pathetic excuse for a doctor who is all about the money.", "business_id": "vcNAWiLM4dR7D2nwwJ7nCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jE5xVugujSaskAoh2DRx3Q", "review_id": "kMu0knsSUFW2DZXqKkGWlg", "text": "Top notch doctor in a top notch practice. Can't say I am surprised when I was referred to him by another doctor who I think is wonderful and because he went to one of the best medical schools in the country. \nIt is really easy to get an appointment. There is minimal wait to be seen and his bedside manner is great.", "business_id": "vcNAWiLM4dR7D2nwwJ7nCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QnhQ8G51XbUpVEyWY2Km-A", "review_id": "onDPFgNZpMk-bT1zlForRA", "text": "Dr. Eric Goldberg is a fantastic doctor who has correctly diagnosed every issue that my wife and I have had. Unlike many of my past doctors, Dr. Goldberg is very accessible and we have been able to schedule appointments with him and his staff very quickly. We are happy to have him in the neighborhood and look forward to being his patients for many years to come.", "business_id": "vcNAWiLM4dR7D2nwwJ7nCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zvNimI98mrmhgNOOrzOiGg", "review_id": "I7Kte2FwXWPCwdm7ispu1A", "text": "Pretty good dinner with a nice selection of food. Open 24 hours and provide nice service. I usually go here after a night of partying. My favorite dish is the Fried Chicken Eggs Benedict.", "business_id": "JwUE5GmEO-sH1FuwJgKBlQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p4ySEi8PEli0auZGBsy6gA", "review_id": "9uHZyOu5CTCDl1L6cfvOCA", "text": "Good truck stop dining at the right price. We love coming here on the weekends when we don't feel like cooking.", "business_id": "JwUE5GmEO-sH1FuwJgKBlQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZYaumz29bl9qHpu-KVtMGA", "review_id": "ow1c4Lcl3ObWxDC2yurwjQ", "text": "If you like lot lizards, you'll love the Pine Cone!", "business_id": "JwUE5GmEO-sH1FuwJgKBlQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SvS7NXWG2B2kFoaHaWdGfg", "review_id": "FRTCszJWkJonDAZx3yr8FA", "text": "Enjoyable experience for the whole family. The wait staff was courteous and friendly; the food was reasonably priced and a good value. A word of advice--LEAVE ROOM FOR DESSERT! the deserters are great but huge! Plan to bring some home", "business_id": "JwUE5GmEO-sH1FuwJgKBlQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qOYI9O0ecMJ9VaqcM9phNw", "review_id": "qQIvtbqUujvvnJDzPSfmFA", "text": "One of my favorite truck stop diners with solid food and friendly, quick service. My god, those desserts are huge! I can't imagine eating that giant cream puff. \nAll the food we had was delicious and I love how they leave a carafe of coffee on the table. Love this place. Would definitely be back if I was in the area!", "business_id": "JwUE5GmEO-sH1FuwJgKBlQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EEYwj6_t1OT5WQGypqEPNg", "review_id": "4iPPOQIo5Mr1NAUPUgCUrQ", "text": "Only went here once about a year and a half ago, but they had great pancakes! My only problem with it at the time was that they allowed smoking, so I left smelling like a cigarette. With the change in law, I'm sure the atmosphere has improved!", "business_id": "JwUE5GmEO-sH1FuwJgKBlQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bfww9ItvUBeRsFQ4UD4eaw", "review_id": "Rnm1KyfRcwNt9bOI5i-yqA", "text": "Great truck stop restaurant.  I've had breakfast and dinner here and it has always been good.  Huge portions and reasonable prices.  The bakery I guess is legendary.  They have doughnuts the size of your head!  Eclairs the size of your arm and Cream Puffs that are about 10\" high.  On our most recent trip in the area, stopped at the gas station attached to the restaurant fo some quick snacks and of course BAKERY.\n\nIf you are driving by and see the sign for The Pine Cone Restaurant - Take the next off ramp and stop it.", "business_id": "JwUE5GmEO-sH1FuwJgKBlQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Au3Qs-AAZEWu2_4gIMwRgw", "review_id": "SSlO5u2nIJ8PoAKAgN5m3Q", "text": "Yeah, thats right a five freakin star rating.  \n\nFive Star Truck Stop Dining At Its Finest.\n\nBe prepared to eat.  \n\nI was first introduced to the Pine Cone at its Johnson Creek location years ago and freaked out at the size of the awesome, delicious desserts.   Then on a recent road trip someone mentioned about eating at the Pine Cone, I thought is there really more than one?  I looked out the window to see exactly where we were at and it wasn't near Johnson Creek -- when we arrived, and I saw the bakery....I knew I was home.\n\nIt was near dinner time so I ordered stuffed chicken breast.  The dinner roll alone is a meal.  I can't say enough about dinner.  Everything is homemade. They don't add alot of salt, if any.  You can tell its fresh.  Its plentiful.  Its cheap.  You literally can stuff yourself for next to nothing.\n\nYou can't possibly leave this place without indulging on some bakery goods to take home, IF they can make it home.  In our case, they were safely packed in the trunk for our safety and yours.  The last thing we need to explain to the police is we were under the influence of bakery goods from the Pine Cone.", "business_id": "JwUE5GmEO-sH1FuwJgKBlQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MnXcXwr0keJpkIiwuPsOKg", "review_id": "_utPYHIdXeq8CqQ4iYD1bw", "text": "Ate a Saturday morning breakfast at the Pine Cone.  Friendly,quick service, normal prices.  But for the new year - the special was all-you-can-eat pancakes for $2.12, I added a breakfast sausage patty ($3.00).  Father had the typical, two eggs, toast, hash-bowns (seem fresh cut), sausage links.  Food was tasty, no major qualms other than - the hash-browns need a bit more cooking and the coffee needs a bit more bite.\n\nvery nice assortment of bakes goods - massive - as large as your head cream-puffs, eclairs - I took a blueberry muffin to go - which I enjoyed.  \n\nQuick exit from I-94...just northeast of  Madison", "business_id": "JwUE5GmEO-sH1FuwJgKBlQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-hwN2juKYn-KTxa2WBYLnw", "review_id": "6wFJ0Ml7r9elqjeoez3HXQ", "text": "Attention fans of David Lynch.  Do stop by this place.  The atmosphere, staff and patrons will certainly help to make your visit enjoyable.\nLast time I was here I ordered the caramel nut covered cinnamon roll.  The waitress asked if I wanted it warmed with some butter.   I thought that sounded even better and said to go ahead and do that.  She nodded agreement.  Then when she brought it to me it was unheated and no butter.   Odd but also kind of humorous.  I always enjoy being in a David Lynch film from time to time.\nThe service and food is way better than the country restaurant just a mile south on 51.  Be sure to go here instead.   Their booths are made for skinny people from the 50s.   take a table.  start a conversations with the truck driver to your left. \nWe used to go to the Pine Cone when it was across the street.  Must be hard times for these guys because the interior appears to be older than what they had when they were on the other side of the street.   That place now sits empty.   Why is this area depressed?   Don't ask me, I don't know.  Do I look like I have all the answers?\nThe food here is good and the prices are cheap.   Go here for a nice meal and a flash back to the past and don't forget to take home some bakery.  Or if you aren't hungry just stop by for some great baked goods.    Well worth the stop.\nThis place gets four stars because of their five star bakery selection.  Crazy big cinnamon rolls and good prices.", "business_id": "JwUE5GmEO-sH1FuwJgKBlQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MPKMK36Xp0GuaWaXlUwZ8Q", "review_id": "rgM9f8Xh6ySclVoOSR8MXw", "text": "i rarely give five star reviews but for what this restaurant is, it's pretty perfect.  i've only eaten breakfast here (twice in the last three weeks) and the eggs are cooked perfectly, the sourdough toast is made in the kitchen and is delicious, and the bacon was perfectly crispy.  the hashbrowns are the best i've had in a long time - perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy inside.  the pancakes are huge and light and amazing.  the cinnamon rolls taste just as good as they look.\n\nprices are right on, baked goods are pretty great.  service is fast and friendly - really fast.  i haven't had to wait more than 5 minutes to get my meal.  i might be in the honeymoon phase, but perfectly cooked poached eggs or over easy eggs are hard to come by!  it shouldn't be an anomaly to discover well cooked food, but i suppose it is.  sure it's a \"greasy spoon\" but how many greasy spoons bake their own bread?  can't recommend this place enough for great breakfasts.", "business_id": "JwUE5GmEO-sH1FuwJgKBlQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pgKOL4k5tWCWS9VIc33EoQ", "review_id": "khGSK7FRLuRWnnTE6I0stA", "text": "With a recent addition of a truck driver for a BF I have found myself frequenting truck stops to dine. This little place is quite a pleasant surprise. Basically it is just great home cooking. Everything is homemade and quite good. The baked goods in the front counter were amazing. The size of the cinnamon rolls was insane. And of course I couldn't leave without a piece of pie.", "business_id": "JwUE5GmEO-sH1FuwJgKBlQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4K7YXIl77EOHlTfSUjLCDw", "review_id": "mdjs8GJUfqGajVMjgOrP5Q", "text": "This is one of the best breakfasts I have had! Is the decor dated? Absolutely but it just adds to the nostalgic charm! The place just reeks of beef cooking... Ahhh delicious! Check out the pastry cases!!!! OMG, is all I have to say!", "business_id": "JwUE5GmEO-sH1FuwJgKBlQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MDiCwtVo-Aq9cD5bAKd8Lw", "review_id": "Vqkv071v8vLA2ux8aOeICQ", "text": "hands down one of the best breakfasts my wife and i have had. stopped in here based on the positive reviews from fellow yelpers and was sure glad i did. \n\nthis is a good sized diner at a truck stop. the first thing that caught our eye was the pastries - they were all huge and all looked great. tip - be sure to save space for at least one. \n\ni went with the cinnamon roll french toast and was very pleased. very large portion and great taste - go witht the sausage patty over the links. people behind us had links on their plate and they didnt look too appetzing. the patty was good. \n\nwife went with a chicken friend steak, eggs, and hashbrowns. hashbrowns left a bit to desire but they get bonus points for being real potatoes and fresh. \n\noverall, great experience and we were in and out in 35 mins so we could continue out journey. looking forward to stopping here again sometime soon.", "business_id": "JwUE5GmEO-sH1FuwJgKBlQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wC8r-m6KHifL6R2i8ok8yg", "review_id": "gksnzyc9jQ9hNXESjvTrQw", "text": "This is definitely not your usual truck stop. Pastries look delicious. Dinner rolls are large enough for a meal themselves and good!  We had a young waitress who I think was new. We found her to be sweet, polite and trying very hard. The lady managing the restaurant was really rude to her. We could all hear it.", "business_id": "JwUE5GmEO-sH1FuwJgKBlQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4ih20jNIEPIkhkh-uxeyAg", "review_id": "ilPs2w4liKDvlqLhWrkI8Q", "text": "A delicious breakfast.  Amazing fresh bakery and pastry items.  HOWEVER, the parkinglot/gas station area is filthy.  Strewn with debris, dead cars, broken glass.  If you judge a book by this cover you would NEVER venture inside.  I hope the Mgr.  sees this and cleans up.", "business_id": "JwUE5GmEO-sH1FuwJgKBlQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bld8sdbL48rJzVXo4yMYWA", "review_id": "kAFG3i8DsfTkJePPEMc9Ig", "text": "Don't be fooled because it's in a truck stop, truckers know where there are good places to eat. Stop here just for the desserts, I bought an eclair that must have weighed a pound, delicious, like they are supposed to be made. Cream Puffs look like they wouldn't fit in a one pound coffee can... grin. Don't miss this place...", "business_id": "JwUE5GmEO-sH1FuwJgKBlQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OtpHvQFGbZ4sONaQAXankg", "review_id": "ue3D7WBI4ZQxH43wMdpfcA", "text": "Continuing on my Saturday morning hangover theme: there's just something about a plateful of greasy food when you're slightly hung over that makes it all better. The Pine Cone has down-home, rib-sticking, greasy food in spades.  The SO and I split the chicken fried steak, which comes with plenty of toast, hashbrowns, and two eggs.  I could'nt finish mine!  The gravy must be the same that they use for biscuits and gravy, because it tasted sausage-y, and as my plate sat there I could see the grease rising to the top.  BUT--I didn't come here in search of health food, and it was just what the doctor ordered. I'll work out later.", "business_id": "JwUE5GmEO-sH1FuwJgKBlQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nJ_6gzvBj0mF943eWZ0cSw", "review_id": "DAFwq9T6sKDYiyQHiAzVbQ", "text": "Some times Jane and Michael Stern are on point and other times the story of the place beats the food.  I would definitely return to the Pine Cone.  It's a bakery and diner attached to a truck stop on the Wisconsin highway.  I live in Chicago and work in a famous Mexican restaurant and I get up to Wisconsin for the old school steak and butter as much as possible: it gives me the energy to do my job.  Pine Cone has eclairs and cream puffs the size of my cat.  And I got a pig cookie.  This little truck stop gives me the big energy to get even deeper into steak and butter territory.", "business_id": "JwUE5GmEO-sH1FuwJgKBlQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RvweNJFVkR3ttkWsIBy7nQ", "review_id": "PCa_K6ijV3Tzbp6nouEiJQ", "text": "I like this location better than the one near Johnson's creek.  It is a bit tight when you walk in, but the charm soon takes over.  \n\nI was not really impressed by the food.  However, their pastries won my over.  Try it all!  The pie was delicious.  I went with a simple apple selection.  Delicious, perfection.  It is nothing crazy, no fancy name but truthfully one of the best piece of classic apple you can find around here.  \n\nThe service is a little slow but once again, it is a small restaurant with lots of charm.  You get what you get and I love it.  It is near a Christmas tree farm so it is the perfect place to stop and get some cocoa on your way.", "business_id": "JwUE5GmEO-sH1FuwJgKBlQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IXANAoF_6OOFdDwjpGZpQg", "review_id": "rYKHcfBvFjqd5qvbX700_Q", "text": "This place was excellent. We were a little nervous because it is in a truck stop but the food was absolutely delicious and the service was fast and friendly.", "business_id": "JwUE5GmEO-sH1FuwJgKBlQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LDrpATl7viHfGGeUKzPeZA", "review_id": "xpQe4tiCdZuQdmQsgtMErA", "text": "OMG!  The bakery items at Pinecone are AMAZING!   Cinnamon rolls as big as your head and absolutely scrumptious!   The food in the restaurant is great for truck stop food.  We've only come for breakfast but stop every single time we head up to Rhinelander,  WI.  Do NOT miss this place if even only for their baked goods!", "business_id": "JwUE5GmEO-sH1FuwJgKBlQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vEc7evQDo09ttI3HA9655Q", "review_id": "2owUZZsM0fuMNhzIfWcqRQ", "text": "A really lovely surprise on a rather horrific family road trip.\n\nWe were greeted at the door, the waitress was a peach, and the nice man who filled water/helped out was the sweetest guy ever. The food is also great if you're a fan of the diner-type grub; my hot turkey sandwich will live on in my dreams.\n\nYou can definitely tell the place has the old time appeal of a great family place as all the locals (mostly older people) know each other and it's clear it's the happening place for breakfast with the over-60 crowd (but hey, that says the food has to be pretty homestyle and tasty to me.)  \n\nIf you're headed down 94 and need a good lunch stop, make this it.", "business_id": "uGykseHzyS5xAMWoN6YUqA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8lvmjewvLCwnbfwNoE-Xyg", "review_id": "BfPKrRDzpeQsljyxMa5sSA", "text": "Very nice and clean place to have breakfast or lunch", "business_id": "uGykseHzyS5xAMWoN6YUqA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u5xcw6LCnnMhddoxkRIgUA", "review_id": "HAFNOdoQEluZxGDshb7vOQ", "text": "I eat here regularily because it is consistently good.  Very large menu which makes it tough to choose but never disappointed!", "business_id": "uGykseHzyS5xAMWoN6YUqA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qGux2C8XzxDxSNgyR5YpDg", "review_id": "C4gpNPcwPRT7Pd3Dh1247A", "text": "Unlimited hot coffee. I don't have any recollection of what I ate....\n\nI wanted t give it four stars, but that would be a very generous review for a meal I cannot recall.\n\nI know it was decently good, and it's like the only restaurant in Deforest.\n\nFor that, I give it four stars.", "business_id": "uGykseHzyS5xAMWoN6YUqA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KT1F97KjezOZlIboOq7Krw", "review_id": "64ruCMTy3YpUfK33GS8weg", "text": "Homestyle cooking at its best, dnt go to culvers, McDonald's or whatever trash is right off the hwy, head a bit further down u will find this gem, one of the reasons I love this place so much? They dnt play annoying music, scratch that, they don't play ANY music. People working here are super nice as to be expected. If I owned this joint, I would invest in a new bigger sign, as I drove right by this place and almost missed it twice.", "business_id": "uGykseHzyS5xAMWoN6YUqA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tYwzsMLMc8juCuIMDAx3dw", "review_id": "QsrzjenckNACuOgaEiMWfA", "text": "Nice simple homey diner. Very friendly staff, huge family friendly menu, salad bar. If you are on the road this beats the same old options.", "business_id": "uGykseHzyS5xAMWoN6YUqA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q2_xNGF6nhsOoD2NpOa5dg", "review_id": "rEmo-x2TEkgGlTUZHc2PKQ", "text": "Love their breakfast menu & they have friendly waitstaff. We go there nearly every Friday for the last 4 yrs.  I love that they don't play any music.  It is quiet, conversational, and comfortable.", "business_id": "uGykseHzyS5xAMWoN6YUqA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6ViJPCbqIAIq5HPy7anIEw", "review_id": "IaONpXIHNtIBrmMU668OdQ", "text": "Went here for lunch with two co-workers, checked Yelp before we went and the reviews were very positive so we decided to give it a try.\n\nYikes! How can the reviews be 4-5 stars and the service at best \"average\", the food was terrible and myself and my co-workers all agreed, this restaurant doesn't rate two stars.\n\nI had one of the special Friday offerings, Smelt. It came with a salad (very average but fresh), fries (ordinary) and the Smelt. After a 20-25 minute wait our server came with our orders. I looked at my plate and was shocked! There was 12-15 so-called Smelt about 3\" long and deep fried. They looked like little fat cigarettes! I bit into one and it was all batter, I tried another and it was the same. I had deep fried batter for lunch!!\nI haven't had a meal this bad since I got out of the Navy! \n\n My co-workes meals were not much better, one had Chicken Fried Steak and he said it was made out of the box. My other co-worker had the Cod and he said it was mushy and brown colored! YUK! \n\nI hate to write such a negative review but this restaurant earned \"one\" star. Maybe they have great breakfast! I hope they do because their lunches are sub-par. \n\nThere are other restaurants on this street/highway, I'd give them a try before I stopped here. I know my co-workers and I won't be coming back.", "business_id": "uGykseHzyS5xAMWoN6YUqA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S4hxgsxvNmjv8dxIaI7Vyg", "review_id": "eePGdbbqruayA3UZKcm9jw", "text": "Don't have time and/or cute outfits for Madison but want an alternative to Cracker Barrel? This is your stop. I started with the chicken dumpling soup. Simply divine, so much as to seriously tempt my veg accomplice. Cheese curds were another hit, far superior to those from the state fair.  Wraps, sammys, even the fried mushrooms were consistent, wholesome, and fresh. Service was on point, our waitress Brianna was business pro.  People watching was a little poor(s), to be expected in rural Midwest? I think our impassioned debate over drug use might have startled the crowd.\n\nNonetheless, not a Cracker Barrel. Takes Amex.", "business_id": "uGykseHzyS5xAMWoN6YUqA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fjGh54rTqVn0ECKroIXwYQ", "review_id": "fgPJmaGRiLgOmEdz9DEEPQ", "text": "Huge menu, fresh tasty food, reasonable prices.  Beats a chain highway place for sure. The chicken dumpling soup alone is worth a trip (fresh made every day and it caused my vegetable-phobic daughter to eat carrots and celery of her own voltion!);  the steak-cut French fries were great and the coconut cream pie was wonderful.", "business_id": "uGykseHzyS5xAMWoN6YUqA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "emBphqO9RndSywB5B1_L3w", "review_id": "yc0GhIx7gY2d3qb84xW1MA", "text": "Food was very good. I had the Reuben sandwich. My only suggestion is that the waitress should check back more often to see if we need anything. Otherwise, I recommend it.", "business_id": "uGykseHzyS5xAMWoN6YUqA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l6PKBSi09-Qi0v3T9IZwCw", "review_id": "by1vl1hP-gZMSn0ChXlGWA", "text": "My boyfriend and I came here to have breakfast after New Years. We weren't expecting much being not at our best either. \n\nThe service, as mentioned several times in yelp, is really slow. My drink was forgotten about and the next time our waitress came around she was serving our meal about 30-40 minutes from taking our order. The restaurant was probably half full of people. My boyfriends meal was mediocre \"at best\" as he put it but my meal was worse. My bacon and egg omelette was burnt and the cheese was scarce. \n\nAt the end of our meal, our server still charged us for the missing drink but they were kind enough to take it off the bill, that is while we waited 10 minutes standing at the register. I wouldn't go back to this restaurant because I think my time is worth more than they treated it but could be nice for those who think differently.", "business_id": "uGykseHzyS5xAMWoN6YUqA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LA_oXZdiMqZqjxNp7gZweA", "review_id": "4it5bgKLOwplPWKZK4Q6cw", "text": "Nice clean place with a very friendly staff.  Great homemade chicken dumpling soup and a very tasty club sandwich.  Decor is outdated, but not sloppy. Good local place to bring the family.", "business_id": "uGykseHzyS5xAMWoN6YUqA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ue3hmkbr-pVaiqiCnxInQg", "review_id": "xjyVKwC1azTtDLrShQBthQ", "text": "Californians are all about the In-N-Out, where you can get your burger animal style. And the Midwest is all about Culver's, where the Butter Burger is the thing to order.\n\nC. and I ate lunch here on our way between Milwaukee and Mosinee before going to my folks for Christmas. I got a cheddar burger with fries, and C. got the two-piece chicken dinner with mashed potatoes and green beans.\n\nThat's one of the things I love about Culver's. Yes, it's a fast food restaurant. But they also do family restaurant food well. The chicken was good and the green beans really fresh, C. said. Fast food you can feel good about.\n\nI also got a frozen custard, their flavor of the day: Swiss almond Christmas or something like that. Chocolate custard with slivered almonds. Yummo.", "business_id": "LRKJF43s9-3jG9Lgx4zODg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l_vRCjYILaY9PYWevubPwQ", "review_id": "67d-r6tRNFSWXbvGR6FPDg", "text": "I wanted ice cream so my husband pulled off the highway at this Culver's. We opted to get the flavor of the day (cookie dough craving). I was disappointed to find that it was a chocolate custard with TONS of cookie dough chunks because I like custard and not just the mix-ins, etc. but it was overall a decent sundae. I'll just stick to vanilla next time!", "business_id": "LRKJF43s9-3jG9Lgx4zODg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2sklUYBnk7LxzM-11yPUPg", "review_id": "nmX7lMtrsWw_z6i6Nt5ltA", "text": "Next to Chick-Fil-A, Culver's is my fav fast food chain.  Rarely is a snowboarding trip complete without Culver's to top off the day.\n\nThe butter burgers hit the spot (though mine was heavy on the red onions; good thing those are easily removeable), and the fried cheese curds are to die for.  You don't find those floating around just anywhere.  But if there is anything you MUST get, it's a cup of the frozen custard.  Damn, that's good stuff.", "business_id": "LRKJF43s9-3jG9Lgx4zODg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2sklUYBnk7LxzM-11yPUPg", "review_id": "iEkq9MFkcop1_CVnl-INSA", "text": "Go-to meal: cheddar butter burger, fried cheese curds, and flavor of the day custard.\n\nThe difference between a deluxe burger and cheddar butter burger is that in the deluxe, you'll get American cheese.  And you have to pay 25 cents extra to add lettuce, tomato, etc. to the cheddar butter burger.  File that away in your memory bank.", "business_id": "LRKJF43s9-3jG9Lgx4zODg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wTQHOi_-h1a02clSKCntzA", "review_id": "sywSyodHZeCQUJTftQej1w", "text": "Really good stuff!! The custard was great! I loved it and when I am back in the old USA I can only hope I will cross paths with another culvers.\n\nYou know what the thing is with culvers? You actually don't need that much, it's sort of like eating cake batter or cookie dough. You can only have so much before you start getting that sickly feeling and start stirring that plastic spoon around and staring down the custard and wondering why you dont wanna finish. Yeah it's custard and it's heavy especially when you add every kind of peanut butter chocholate bar to the mix.Let me tell you those first five spoonfuls are pure goodness then it goes downhill. Less is more with this stuff let me tell you! Next time I am getting the smallest size, and I will be far more pleased and not guilty I threw out a mega size bucket. Hahaha!", "business_id": "LRKJF43s9-3jG9Lgx4zODg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4Z4Bv3gEMbEmncLDDcrB4w", "review_id": "Ddu4pw-Yj3Xqk7lnA6Zo1Q", "text": "My meaty goodness...why isn't Culvers a nationwide chain?  This bacon cheese burger is way too good to come out of a fastfood drive through window.  I had a nice little picnic on the tailgate of my pickup (driving cross country....long story).  I could not believe how great this burger was. \n\nThe amazing part is the onion rings might be better than the burger.\n\nIf you're passing through Wisconsin, you need to stop at Culvers.", "business_id": "LRKJF43s9-3jG9Lgx4zODg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WsGQfLLy3YlP_S9jBE3j1w", "review_id": "kzFlI35hkmYA_vPSsMcNoQ", "text": "Love it!!!!! Love it!!!!!! love it!!!!!!!   Who doesn't love Culver's!", "business_id": "LRKJF43s9-3jG9Lgx4zODg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Veue6umxTpA3o1eEydowZg", "review_id": "Tfn4EfjyWInS-4ZtGAFNNw", "text": "Everything was great except for the burgers they are greasy and very charred compared to other stores.", "business_id": "LRKJF43s9-3jG9Lgx4zODg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u5xcw6LCnnMhddoxkRIgUA", "review_id": "ZYaS2P5EmK9DANxGTV48Tw", "text": "I really like both Chinese restaurants in town.  This one has outstanding crab rangoon.  Love the chicken with snow peas and mushrooms and General Tso Chicken.  Food is always ready in 10 minutes which is accurate.  Good place and they give you free pop.", "business_id": "RgDg-k9S5YD_BaxMckifkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kj18hvJRPLepZPNL7ySKpg", "review_id": "uOLM0vvnFdp468ofLnszTA", "text": "Above average takeout with friendly staff. The sauce on the pan fried noodle is tasty. Dumplings are quite good.", "business_id": "RgDg-k9S5YD_BaxMckifkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L5kqM35IZggaPTpQJqcgwg", "review_id": "b3u1RHmZTNRc0thlFmj2oQ", "text": "We order from Chang Jiang often and have never been disappointed.  The menu is huge, and can accomodate anyone's taste buds.  The service is quick, usually ready in 10 minutes.", "business_id": "RgDg-k9S5YD_BaxMckifkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aYhKsAUQaaRGgdgcZC5XAw", "review_id": "KShIc8cUxbPCGDrJRsVvYw", "text": "If you live in Madison, you too probably have a love/hate relationship with Charter.  It's nice to have high speed Internet without having to buy a useless cable package, however it kind of sucks that the service is insanely inconsistent.  As someone who has spent countless hours with customer service representatives ranging from inadequate to empathetic and resourceful, I have no idea where the problem lies with their service.  (a.k.a. why am I not consistently getting the Internet service that I both adore and pay so much for?) However those of us who just want high-speed Internet without phone or cable one just sort of has to suck it up as this is really the only option.", "business_id": "oLctHIA1AxmsgOuu4dM6Vw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8ITVDdfK07owxCA1x878Vw", "review_id": "YKl9cQsRT2J3_osn_U-fJw", "text": "My arch-enemy.\n\nI've never encountered a company with such an astounding lack of customer service.  Their monopoly on the local market doesn't help either.\n\nUPDATE: after posting this review, a customer service rep contacted me regarding my problem.  I had a rather pleasant email exchange with the reps.  We still weren't able to correct my problem but for finding an employee that was willing to go above and beyond, they gain an extra star.", "business_id": "oLctHIA1AxmsgOuu4dM6Vw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TCqjsTEPFLfjdCxI2Zq1WQ", "review_id": "Hm4bXkXC3098K49bG2lIYg", "text": "They charge more than the services they provide are worth.  Since they currently have a monopoly on cable tv in the madison area there is nothing anyone can do about it.", "business_id": "oLctHIA1AxmsgOuu4dM6Vw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QSRCc7ip7DqRnUT0gJ6q_g", "review_id": "Yp9-duCZtwUlrP8CXJwSxg", "text": "To be fair, I am not yet a customer, so I cannot rate the actual quality of their cable/internet.  That said, I have so no such qualms about revealing their absolutely HORRENDOUS customer service practices.\n\nI spoke to a representative yesterday to sign up for internet service at my new apartment.  I specifically asked the representative if there were any promotions currently available, in order to receive the best price possible.  He quoted me 39.99 as their only current promotion for basic internet (not including moden/router rentals, upgraded speed, etc.) Taking him at his word, I accepted, and scheduled an installation.  Thus begins the tale of woe:\n\n-------------------------------------------------------------\n-  Later that night, on the internet:  I see advertised in giant, bold, colorful letters, $24.99 for basic internet.  Just about half the price of the \"promotion\" the representative offered me.\n\n-  I call the representative line to find out what I was told a blatant lie (in nicer terms, of course).  He confirms the promotion is available, but he doesn't have authority to change me to that price. TRANSFER 1, TO SALES!\n\n- Sales also confirms the much cheaper promotion, but says it is an online-only offer, and she absolutely cannot give it to me:  I can only receive it online, and I will need to reschedule my installation.  TRANSFER 2, TO THE INTERNET!\n\n- The internet promotion finds my address alright, but instead of being able to sign up online, every time I reach the promotion page for my address, I receive the same error message:  \"Your session has timed out or encountered an error. Please start over or click the \"Back Button\" on your browser. If you still wish to contact us.\"  This occurs over 3 different computers and the same number of unique browsers.  TRANSFER 3, TO THE ONLINE-CHAT REPRESENTATIVE!\n\n-  Online chat confirms again that the service is available, but I cannot achieve it online, only over the phone.  Having just been told the *exact opposite*, i attempt to point out the circular logic there, but to no avail. Apparently, reducing my price to their own advertised offer would be considered \"downgrading\" a customer, and he is not allowed to do that. TRANSFER 4, TO THE PHONE REPRESENTATIVE (AGAIN)!\n\n-  The new phone representative tells me that as I am NOT a customer, she cannot help me at all.  Still loving the contradictions (the last one claimed that she could not downgrade customers, now I'm not even a customer?  Really?), I try to argue, but she claims sales needs to handle me, and transfers my call.  TRANSFER 5, TO SALES (AGAIN)!\n\n- And at this point, after another few minutes of lovely Charter advertisements and soothingly torturous elevator music, I am transferred to... a voice mail.  This proceeds to Inform me that the Sales Depts. hours are over, so please call back later, and then terminates the call.\n---------------------------------------------------\n\n\n3 fun filled hours of lies, contradictions, and a misinformation campaign that would dazzle ANY public figure later... absolutely nothing was accomplished, except a gigantic waste of my life and a review that will hopefully reveal these horrifying business practices to all those unsuspecting cable-seeking fellows on Yelp.\n\nBeware.", "business_id": "oLctHIA1AxmsgOuu4dM6Vw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DVWIxcfkjxri5UruYABkrQ", "review_id": "PHcYOcb3Hf18FUPgysF-lQ", "text": "there should be a negative rating on here.  one star is way to high.\ni am sick and tired of how the cable box is never working their solution? KEEP RESETTING THE BOX... YES IT IS MY JOB TO MAKE SURE I GET MY SERIVCE ON A DAILY BASIS.  IT'S NOT THEIRS TO MAKE SURE IT WORK.  Plus they have poor customer service but I don't blame the people that answer the phones but the people who st the rules to nickel and dime it's customers. \n\ncharter is horrible and since i coudn't get thru to complain on the phone here is my truth.  Charter is the worst.", "business_id": "oLctHIA1AxmsgOuu4dM6Vw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "awmiM7bsZZLv_WgiTXgRbw", "review_id": "3Pm1t9yeuGctjRPKxNrAOA", "text": "Used Charter for a couple of years. Just ditched them and I couldn't be happier. Shortly after we first started with Charter our connection went out, took them days to send someone out and it turned out they'd disconnected us for no reason at all. Thanks Charter. Fast forward to the recent past when our bill went up, I called up to try and get a new promotional rate because I'm no paying $60 for internet that bombs out briefly a couple times a day. They said they couldn't do anything better than their listed rate. \nAfter that I decided to downgrade to their lowest speed for the time being in order to save some money. When I called up to do so they transferred me to retentions and magically they offered me a better rate. Turned out they were lying and there was an additional charge on top of that because I wasn't bundling serviced (I have no interest in rotting my brain out watching cable TV or having a phone that I can't take with me in my pocket), when I complained and asked for the original rate the supervisor did not apologize and said the last person I talked to must have assumed I knew about the extra fee. When I told her I wanted the original rate she said there was nothing she could do, what is the point of having a retentions department if the best they can do is what is listed on the website?\nFinally I organized DSL with AT&T which was simple and easy and did not require a visit for installation. I just plugged the DSL modem in and called customer service who guided me through the set up. When I called to cancel with Charter they offered me the original rate but I'm pretty sure it would have been the same thing again. After calling to disconnect I got several calls from Charter trying to get my business back if perhaps they offered me a really good rate but by that point they'd managed to blow whatever shred of credibility they had left in my mind. Since I don't trust their billing practices I had no interest in continuing business with them any longer and am now much happier for it!", "business_id": "oLctHIA1AxmsgOuu4dM6Vw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AqTwwvkgk_qvfZ2k4ET4pA", "review_id": "DkGRye6t5Cd6PgRab2UwUg", "text": "I signed up for Yelp solely so I could post a review of Charter. That is how much I hate them. \n\nIf you are new to Madison and you don't live downtown - go with someone else. If you are living downtown, sorry, like me, you're probably stuck with Charter. \n\nI have been their customer for 7 years, so my list of woes is long, but I'll just sum up the current one:\n\nI canceled my account towards the middle of June. The account was to be canceled as of 7/1. \n\nOn 7/2, I moved. \n\nOn 7/8, I returned all my equipment to Charter. \n\n7/9 - present, I am STILL receiving bills for this account (now up to $280!). I have called 4 times and received INCREDIBLY poor service. People who were supposed to call me back have not. All have admitted that, yes, my account is showing up as canceled on 7/1, but that some mysterious \"work order\" has not been completed. The current agent I am speaking with told me they actually OWE me $19, but that the account still will not be canceled until the \"work order\" is complete. \n\nDo yourself a favor and get U-Verse or WHATEVER else is available in your area. Charter has a monopoly on downtown Madison and as such, treats its customers like crap.", "business_id": "oLctHIA1AxmsgOuu4dM6Vw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BD4IhPuK-DwGBQb3RzQDcQ", "review_id": "Hdng63D9qvnT1says4LMMw", "text": "In my opinion, Charter Communications is just terrible.  They have been unreliable, unhelpful, rude and incapable of providing an acceptable level of service.  The customer service representatives are like talking to pre-programed robots, even in the midst of a prolonged service outage, their main goal is to sell more worthless services. Avoid this company like the plague.", "business_id": "oLctHIA1AxmsgOuu4dM6Vw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QYYVQMpKwrhjdLMY3q1EXA", "review_id": "KL1rNfWrlHzHzZdDsghy5A", "text": "By far the worst company I have ever worked wit. If you can avoid Charter do so at all costs. Absolutely terrible customer service and SCAMMERS. I have to call every bill I get because they add charges. \nI have had to call about TV and internet about 10 times in 2 months.", "business_id": "oLctHIA1AxmsgOuu4dM6Vw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dplaWX2Ud7lCGDfcScy9BA", "review_id": "brYgfKhwiN4XAAt5quZCqA", "text": "Do NOT. I repeat - do not do business with this company. \n\nWe purchased a furnace with an extended warranty. The warranty was for 650.00 and we were told it would cover any defects, issues etc. Within 2 years the blower motor went out on a Friday. They advised us it would be 198.00 per hour since it was overtime. This was at 3pm on a Friday. They told me to read the fine print..... you know the drill. Finally after much run around I was told we would have a man out for no charge Monday morning at 8am. Of course no one showed up. after 3 more calls and missed times finally we had a tech arrive at 12noon. They do NOT do what they say, they are rude, and not the least bit proactive. Beware of any promises the sales persons make and any comittments the company makes.", "business_id": "ZW2WeP2Hp20tq0RG1NFkoQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PZZoUCBoxdKGtiY9x-hnKw", "review_id": "oh9vtXZDr6wwivSFwfjyIg", "text": "We called them once to fix our heat, -$200. We called them, again, -$500. Oh and that was without giving us an estimate. Just making the repairs and sending us a bill. And the system was still broken. We finally called another company and the problem was fixed. HVAC problems can be tough, but there isn't much reason to take a chance with this company. There are plenty of other HVAC companies who are more competent and communicative.", "business_id": "ZW2WeP2Hp20tq0RG1NFkoQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4d1HPQHoQnqS8uoZcDLUDg", "review_id": "y7aKWgnnx6QGDWX8OrCEwA", "text": "Scheduled appointment and repeated the date and time to confirm... The technician was a no show. So i called, and was told hat the appointment was for another day and time. Ok, a misunderstanding. They said someone would come out in 2 hours. In 3 hours I called and they said something else came up. I said, \"it's now or I am calling someone else\". The guy on the phone just said \"ok\".\n\nThese people are disorganized, do not respect your time, and clearly don't care about making customers happy.  Don't waste your time on these losers.", "business_id": "ZW2WeP2Hp20tq0RG1NFkoQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3T2Dr5fnsWDmudQM1Hhy7A", "review_id": "-OiuD6jbmiz7F0hghDRezQ", "text": "I was super nervous about using these guys due to the poor reviews, but I have a home warranty and the company chooses who we work with- I didn't have a choice.  I was pleasantly surprised.  We actually had to cancel our first appointment because we were having some major electrical work done that morning and the power was shut off at the time the appointment was supposed to be.  THEY actually called us a little later in the afternoon to find out how things were going and asked when they could send someone out.  They came out on time and got right to work.  The technician was nice and knowledgeable and explained to me that our A/C was shot (bad compressor and burned out wires- we were worried this might be the case after he said it was almost 20 years old).  I was glad to hear he knew about the warranty process and explained how that would all work too.  \n\nSo far, so good.  I'll be sure to update my review when they actually repair or replace the A/C (it's pending approval from the warranty company at the moment).", "business_id": "ZW2WeP2Hp20tq0RG1NFkoQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_cOXx98-ZiOgxjib-ZdYGA", "review_id": "2cycVscLLOmmZDp3BTvOGA", "text": "This public library is a short drive from our house.  During the school year you see a lot of students here from the neighboring schools.  During the summer a lot of Moms here w/ their toddlers and young preschoolers reading.  I don't go here much although my daughter does.  They're open til 8PM four days a week which is cool for those who work later in the day.\n\nBefore we replaced our printer, I was here frequently.  Some of the librarians can be snooty but whatever.  It's a small hometown type library but has what you need to relax and read or get some work done on their computers and printers.\n\nA good-needed staple for the area.\n\n\nINFO:\n\nMonday-Thursday: 9-8\nFriday-Saturday: 9-5:30\nSunday: 12-3\n\nCLOSED: January 1, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, December 24 & 25. Closing early at 5:30 on December 31.", "business_id": "95p9Xg358BezJyk1wqzzyg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lcNncIDyL4RRRVGFUi4ckw", "review_id": "Dp_HJfwFDxunuJ6B24RoDA", "text": "The library is a nice, clean facility with good, diverse resources for patrons. However, there is no designated quiet area that is closed off from the noise/speaking that happens in the front of the library. There is a quiet reading room, but it is not closed off, so the noise easily travels back there. Additionally, there are hardly ANY outlets near tables, so if you need to study using a computer, you're quite possibly out of luck. Overall, I expect a quiet area to study in a library, and this one doesn't necessarily deliver. More outlets would also make it a better studying spot.", "business_id": "95p9Xg358BezJyk1wqzzyg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5SpVLn2FV2V_ORdugExiIg", "review_id": "ely6It59f_aOIDTkQuVJCg", "text": "Needs more books and homeless people. DVD collection didn't include Jingle All The Way and the place feels off putting. One star.", "business_id": "95p9Xg358BezJyk1wqzzyg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SE24BdF_JWLFV34Hr5cHLQ", "review_id": "46dtoXyw4GhusxFq7Lf1KQ", "text": "I've had a copy of Jingle All The Way since it came out and they haven't charged me a late fee yet. Talk about refusing to enforce the laws.", "business_id": "95p9Xg358BezJyk1wqzzyg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bDk2XvjJlK8fsiL6C1HpEg", "review_id": "_vzTyyPLOgVxNCuWRKOb1w", "text": "Grade: C\n\nThe food is almost as good as the prices. Decent service.", "business_id": "rdAdANPNOcvUtoFgcaY9KA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "ZYaumz29bl9qHpu-KVtMGA", "review_id": "McrBBaa12WfHKTzOCCh7DA", "text": "I have never eaten at the Green Lantern, but whatever.  What I HAVE done is gone to karaoke there.\n\nI am not the kind of person to enjoy a \"hip\" bar.  I don't want ironic metal on the jukebox or $8 flirtinis.   What I want is totally unpretentious karaoke renditions of Unskinny Bop from people that still look like they graduated high school in 1991, and $2.50 vodka and cranberry juices.", "business_id": "rdAdANPNOcvUtoFgcaY9KA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "D72YMW4JGX3NkSNZAW7BeA", "review_id": "i6x1HRWR6BSJIkiKdeQhYQ", "text": "I'm sure if I drove far enough outside of Minneapolis I'd find a place about as awesome as the Green Lantern. Instead of doing all of that work, I just wish the Green Lantern would move into my backyard.\n\nI HATE bars where I feel like I have to do a lot of work just to try to have a good time. I'm not dressing up or drinking a certain drink just to feel like I have a shot of being accepted somewhere, believe me. The Green Lantern rules because it's completely laid back and totally unpretentious. I've seen such a wide variety of people there and everyone is always having a great time.\n\nBesides, the drinks are super strong and cheap - that alone is good enough for me.", "business_id": "rdAdANPNOcvUtoFgcaY9KA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ae-liuNOw35td5AU8uOG6A", "review_id": "sSMG7T3hzRbkwqwYTv8i-A", "text": "The biggest plus is it is on the lake with a dock and open for breakfest.\n\nThat is huge if your a fan of a boating trip to eat ...I'll swing by soon to actually eat there again ...it's been 3 years since we had a boat.\n\nWe did find a used boat ...now we may return.\n\nI guess that says a lot as without the boat, we do not go, with a boat, its a 6 out of 5 stars!!!!", "business_id": "rdAdANPNOcvUtoFgcaY9KA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RueYG7VZjO5HjJz9DD3YsA", "review_id": "0Yy6Zzg11ZzmGtIVG9rPog", "text": "Who does not love the Greeny?  As some posts before me it is a place you can go and have a good time no matter what and just be you.  The staff is awesome and the food is decent.  But the Green lantern has something that other places try to imitate, atmosphere. \n\nI have seen bar after bar try and create a fun atmosphere but they cannot.  The Greeny has it and I wish I could get there more than I do.", "business_id": "rdAdANPNOcvUtoFgcaY9KA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uSlKnryLlnD3mvmG6DIyCg", "review_id": "1ga5Aj9_iNDvc_6K3ol2jA", "text": "The Green Lantern is the kind of place that comes in right above the Mendoza Line.  What I mean by this is the quality of the meals and the atmosphere of this supper club is good enough to warrant return visits but not to elicit rave reviews.  I'm not a supper club kind of guy, so right off the bat a place like the Green Lantern isn't going to be my favorite.  However there are plenty of old school supper clubs that do a nice enough job that I've got no qualms tagging along for dinner on a Friday night.  The Green Lantern is one of these places, albeit just barely.\n\nMy friend, however, absolutely loves this place.  As such I've had cause to dine here many times over the years.  There are quite a few pluses.  The bartenders are quick and generally friendly, and they've got an adequate tap selection including Ale Asylum offerings.  I love the location right off the lake, and two-thirds of the seating areas have great atmosphere.  The service has always been above average and I can't think of a bad experience - this type of consistency over the years is very hard to maintain.  They've got Wiggies, which are kind of like low-rent roesti - hashbrowns with onions, peppers and American cheese.  And finally the Green Lantern is obviously popular with the denizens of McFarland.  I don't recall a single trip out here where the bar wasn't mostly full and the restaurant hopping.\n\nThe negatives: first and foremost I've always found the menu to be pretty limited.  I'm not big on fish fry, and the Green Lantern's Friday night menu doesn't have much else aside from sandwiches and a grilled chicken breast entree.  Now as I said, I'm not big on fish fry so my opinion should be taken lightly, but the times that I have ordered the fish I've been underwhelmed.  This is probably just me - my friend simply can't get enough of the stuff.  Prices are moderately high for the perceived quality, though the bar is quite reasonable.  There's also a bit of a hassle when it comes to paying the bill.  While I've never had any concerns with service from the waitstaff, I have stood around for upwards of 15 minutes waiting to have the hostess swipe my card.  That is unacceptable and it's unfortunately led to smaller tips to otherwise deserving waitresses.  Finally, it always seems that after waiting 20-30 minutes for a table on a Friday night we always end up either in the basement or at one of the few poorly located tables upstairs.  \n\nIf it were just up to me I don't think I'd be going to the Green Lantern all that much.  After all, I don't live in McFarland and I don't really go for supper club fish fries.  But so long as I know people that love going here I'll tag along and have a decent enough time.  I think you'd be hard pressed not to at least be able to do that at the Green Lantern.", "business_id": "rdAdANPNOcvUtoFgcaY9KA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LVW_8tSvxMgIOaTeOvtteA", "review_id": "-pKx6W2dN6xCFA8ZIe-sOQ", "text": "We ate there several weeks back so the details are a bit thin, but I do recall that the service was good and we enjoyed the burger, club sandwich, and ham and cheese our group had.  Its exactly what you'd expect for a good supper club.", "business_id": "rdAdANPNOcvUtoFgcaY9KA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uu5qlI41K1g30bZpNhgRKg", "review_id": "9eglfNPoaJVjBIsTpExTdw", "text": "Under ordinary circumstances I'm not a breakfast person.  However, the morning after Thanksgiving, it was obviously time to consume more food, so off to the Green Lantern we went.  And a good thing too...I had the best breakfast I have eaten in recent memory, and left totally impressed (and full).\n\nBreakfast foods are simple foods.  Many places take advantage of the simplicity by rushing things along.  You end up with edible but uninspired eats.  Though my breakfast arrived shortly after it was ordered, it was cooked properly and with care.  My sunny side up eggs were perfectly done, the whites well set and the yolks warm but properly runny.  The four (!) large slices of bacon were thick and flavorful.  I ordered the hash-browns crispy, and that's how they came.  Everything on the plate was cooked just right and tasted super good.  I could almost like eating breakfast out, if every place served breakfast like this.\n\nService was fast and friendly.  Coffee was the usual diner style, weak and plentiful.  The bar looked capable of producing a solid bloody mary, but alas this went untested.  Prices were as cheap as the day is long.  I'm docking a star for the corn beef hash--it lacked flavor and that all important crunch.  All the same, I still highly recommend the Lantern for your breakfast needs.", "business_id": "rdAdANPNOcvUtoFgcaY9KA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wesMv1-cXnN8F-TCugisKA", "review_id": "0Y31YeVGkyyTKTf4Y4VyrA", "text": "Ate breakfast here today; overall a really good atmosphere and some tasty items on the menu.  I would recommend their Wiggies, a hodgepodge of hash browns, cheese, green peppers, diced ham, and mushrooms. I topped it off with a mimosa and\nthen my gf and I strolled out onto their dock and enjoyed some lakeside scene.", "business_id": "rdAdANPNOcvUtoFgcaY9KA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rL7XG25E24mErfg9sZ_-wA", "review_id": "dexeF9_xWX_96Zm63Q7zSQ", "text": "We love The Green Lantern. The food is wonderful and the price is great. We have never had a long wait for a table and once we are seated we are always waited on right away. All the staff is very friendly and atmosphere is welcoming. We have taken several friends here for dinner and always have a great time.", "business_id": "rdAdANPNOcvUtoFgcaY9KA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jv6lq527bHVW1EbrqzZXag", "review_id": "fDkHtO1eBepMZoV-qmru3g", "text": "We love this place!  This restaurant has excellent food!  It has been family owned for years and that is what makes the difference.  Love being regulars here!  Friday night fish fries are always good.  Scallops are really worth trying.  Salads are always fresh.  Chili is very thick and meaty. This place and staff are always welcoming even when you arrive by boat!  Highly recommend it.  Be sure to  check out their specials on their awesome website!  http://www.thegreenlanternrestaurant.com.", "business_id": "rdAdANPNOcvUtoFgcaY9KA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I7dYsjvl3b66gL4KhOjVIw", "review_id": "gOq_YZPXNiET51Xsoxa9WQ", "text": "Looking for \"that\" spot where the moment you walk in, you fit in?  \n\nLooking for a home cooked meal...without having to lift a finger? \n\nLooking for a place to pop a squat and shoot the shit?\n\nLook no further than the Greenie!  \n\nBreakfast, lunch, happy hour or dinner....it always fills the bill. \n\nLove taking the family there for weekend breakfast.  From the waffle sundae for my youngest to the seafood omelet for me...they have it all.  Huge portions...great prices! \n\nSwing in and ask for my favorite bartender, Joy to make you her ultimate bloody mary made with Effen Cucumber Vodka.  Yeah...she rocks it.  \n\nIt's all good...", "business_id": "rdAdANPNOcvUtoFgcaY9KA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XmSPy_RTZArCirAqWsVP6w", "review_id": "3MpetbHOSk0-e0yeAM6K1Q", "text": "Have eaten here several times,most recently this morning..Food has always been good but todays breakfast was exceptional..I had eggs and walleye.Large piece of walleye,flaky,lightly breaded,and delicious! Companion had lobster benedict special which was raved about..To top it off the service provided by April was outstanding....", "business_id": "rdAdANPNOcvUtoFgcaY9KA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rWEDVOMa0X4Qhw4wropxig", "review_id": "xOO8goBBxpYexbUxOIRj7Q", "text": "Life is good. In bloody mary heaven. Joy's not bad either :-)", "business_id": "rdAdANPNOcvUtoFgcaY9KA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PMMx7b5IBhWtm4EKKL8ung", "review_id": "x12st102YwiWjkRbz8X1tw", "text": "Always good food. Menu seems to have been updated recently. Lake perch really nicely done. Upper dining room has been remodeled. Quite nice!  A favorite.", "business_id": "rdAdANPNOcvUtoFgcaY9KA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hhVKwwMkejIS9f5_OILtBw", "review_id": "WvGzFVHI-ttlhYzALyJnzg", "text": "Pros:\nDrinks are ok\nRib eye steak good medium rare with baked potato\nService was friendly and food served warm\nFood affordable\nrelaxing environment, local feel\n\nCons:\nScallops was to salty\nfurniture outdated\nwalleye fish was eh, not enough flavors\n\nIt's very Divey, not impressed even when my meal was free.", "business_id": "rdAdANPNOcvUtoFgcaY9KA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WTzVMsr5Pre2ZPtlUwWh8w", "review_id": "bP-_y84gpiMuo7dbd0p27w", "text": "We accidentally found Green Lantern when another local eatery was closed for Sunday night. We couldn't have been more happy that the other place was closed as Green Lantern had friendly service, tasty food, and the Packers on tv screens everywhere you looked. It's a restaurant and bar, and the building isn't modern, so leave any judgmental aesthetic attitudes at home (or, in our case, the hotel room) and go enjoy something other than another boring chain.", "business_id": "rdAdANPNOcvUtoFgcaY9KA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5yLRVxHgnCQ5taPJ4cl0-A", "review_id": "7_83JssVJ7x3ZTCvLMFLdQ", "text": "Friday Night Fish Fry! reasonable prices and good service. Go with the standards and you will enjoy!", "business_id": "rdAdANPNOcvUtoFgcaY9KA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1b_wzWO8pIA42NFneY4kAA", "review_id": "xXdoRaDC7pEALfqQgFl-Xg", "text": "This place is like an old up-north supper club. It's dark and cozy with orange light lanterns hanging from the ceiling. The upper seating level has a lovely view of the lake. \n\nI got the lobster omelet and it had this wonderful, flavorful tarragon sauce over the top. Big chunks of lobster made it a memorable breakfast. My english muffin was perfectly toasted and buttered.\n\nMy companion recommends trying the walleye breakfast next time.\n\nOur server was very very very nice and sweet. Several times she uttered \"take your time, no hurry.\" I hear that's the Green Lantern's tag line: loitering encouraged. I like to relax, so this place is perfect. If I lived in the area I'd go there for drinks.", "business_id": "rdAdANPNOcvUtoFgcaY9KA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NhCE1r5RPWN3Q0GveOx6kw", "review_id": "ZGVMojZOA7l3bIhiCGdZPA", "text": "Never had a bad meal here, breakfast lunch or dinner.  Prices are very reasonable and the people are very welcoming.  One thing that needs improvement is the coffee.  I think they let the hot water wink at the grounds.  Way to weak.", "business_id": "rdAdANPNOcvUtoFgcaY9KA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_xf2ECTRftPV4bzK4mGYEg", "review_id": "L1-rN5tbwV8OcauhcH8c7g", "text": "Good food, cheap drinks, great service. Breakfast is simple, but delicious here- get the Wiggies (hashbrowns with cheese, onions, ham and green pepper inside). Sandwiches are also good, and it's a great place for fish fry.", "business_id": "rdAdANPNOcvUtoFgcaY9KA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "SEJWhA6MRIavK4b3pGxwTg", "review_id": "LVeiA1ImqGzoYXnZQsohhQ", "text": "FISH FRY was OUT OF THIS WORLD! I read an article in Madison magazine about how this place had one of the best fish fry's in town and decided to try it out! What a gem! First, The fish fry comes with salad and a side. Super Nice.  Secondly, they must have the world's best tartar sauce! I could literally drink the stuff. Third, I took five people here who all had the fish fry and drinks and it only set me back 60 Bucks! WOW! I will be back!", "business_id": "rdAdANPNOcvUtoFgcaY9KA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_ohPF8fo5ifWiMOrEPrC8Q", "review_id": "Yxcmpokaw5pJjJGMTqgCfg", "text": "The man and I are on this thing now where we are trying to eat at a few places famous for their fish fry's thanks to an article in Madison Magazine.  There are a few places in the mag that I am looking forward to trying but Green Lantern was the first one that we hit up.  \n\nDriving up the place looked kind of small and beat up which was not what I was expecting and not looking forward to.  As we got closer however I realized how big this place was on the inside.  It's huge!   At least it felt huge from where we were sitting.  I'm not sure if it was the article in the magazine that attributed to how crazy busy this place was or if there was a concert or what but this place was insane.  I mean we had to wait for an hour for our table.  On the plus side we had to wait an hour for our table which meant an hour of drinking so I can't really complain.\n\nBecause we had been waiting for so long we also had a chance to look at the menu so when we  finally sat down we knew exactly what we wanted; the waitress loved this.  We started with the calamari which I'm starting to find out is not one of Wisconsin's strong suits.  I don't think I have ever had good calamari here; maybe this will be my next food challenge 'The Great Calamari Showdown'!  Anyway, I had a few pieces of that and let the man have the rest'' he actually really liked it.  \n\nI ordered the salad which was huge, cheesy mashed potato, and 3 pieces of the lightly breaded cod.  The man order the same but with cheesy hash browns.  The fish was pretty good.  It was juicy and fresh and not bad.  I thought it was maybe just a little over the top with the seasoning.  I think I would have enjoyed it more if the flavors were a bit more subtle as opposed to all up in my face the way it was.  With that said however I though it was alright.  The man on the other hand was in love.  He likened his enjoyment of this place to the Tornado Room.  Pure blasphemy.  He clearly doesn't know anything about food. \n\nAll in all I am glad I tried this place but I don't think I will be making it a regular haunt.", "business_id": "rdAdANPNOcvUtoFgcaY9KA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cBBarVpwP94MsS63W4KKZg", "review_id": "LF8brFVyF0tFSrgo16JK2Q", "text": "Stopped in for a dinner after getting a recommendation from a co worker and we were VERY impressed!  It was fairly quiet on a Thursday night - no problem getting a table.  The location is fabulous being right on the lake with views.  The ambiance is very much a north-woods tavern restaurant type establishment - older decor, a little kitschy, though it suits the place, well.\n\nGreen Lantern has a reputation of being a surf-turf and they do it well!\n\nI had the Ahi-tuna - it was an incredibly delicate piece of fish cooked perfectly.  My wife had a steak which was also prepared very well.  We are DEFINITELY coming back!\n\nThe server, while young and a bit 'nervous', did a fine job and she was very pleasant.  She also provided great suggestions for food pairings!  Well done :)\n\nHint:  Ask for a seat by the window to get a view of the lake.\nhint hint:  The location, ambiance, and setup is VERY family and kid friendly!  They were hosting a birthday party for a grandmother while we were there and the staff bent-over backwards for the family and party - including setting up a powerpoint projector for family slide show and music!  Very sweet....", "business_id": "rdAdANPNOcvUtoFgcaY9KA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "reI1yQImDR-1a55zVZZPHQ", "review_id": "1QkJXpCizrGuP13ovUEJwQ", "text": "Been here a few times. Once for breakfast and few times for drinks/apps. Food has been very good and the service is decent. They don't have the best view of the lake but we'll still be back.", "business_id": "rdAdANPNOcvUtoFgcaY9KA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6MYEMoBDkhNj76KA_hzEyw", "review_id": "rcG9oWtCrDertb1Bn9j54A", "text": "Any place that's located on a lake for a fish fry is alright with me.. It's packed on Friday which means you get to have a few cocktails while waiting for a table, the wait is worth it... Don't hesitate to try this place out you won't be disappointed..", "business_id": "rdAdANPNOcvUtoFgcaY9KA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iKBS0S0l_PZ_iEaKw8W9bA", "review_id": "bZIEtboNPABmQtMsWmpPaw", "text": "are favorite fish fry in madison area get there before 530 if you dont want to awhile friendly staff both the bar and the waitstaff good burgers and steaks recomend the sea fod platter nice view of the lake good stop for lunch when out boating easy access pier go most for fish fry good hashbrown solid kids menu very reasonable prices can feed family of 5 for around 40 to 50 dollars with cocktails", "business_id": "rdAdANPNOcvUtoFgcaY9KA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BY9Eyuam4yTP4J2G0jHIyg", "review_id": "WtKlKTqAjM1IlF0hyXgfcQ", "text": "Went last Friday to try the famous fish fry.  Arrived at 5:50pm and was quoted a 25-30 minute wait, which I found acceptable.  We were not called until 55 minutes later, and this only happened when I brought my two young sons and sat on the floor conspicuously in plain view of the host stand.  At that point we were offered the \"quick alternative\" of a table downstairs.  Where was this option earlier?\n\nLook, we knew going out on the first Friday of lent would result in a wait and we brought a myriad of distractions along to kill time for our 4 and 2 year olds.  Those wear thin, however, when the wait is double what you are initially told and have subsequently relayed to the kids.  Maybe this is all due to an inexperienced host.\n\nOur server was very attentive and the food was good.  We tried the baked, beer-battered, and fried fish.  We also had baked potatoes and french fries as well as salads.  Overall, this was not the best Madison has to offer.  We may return, but would only due so as a just a couple or as a family if we could arrive before the rush.", "business_id": "rdAdANPNOcvUtoFgcaY9KA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ibeYRWmFst05FZfo5vo_aQ", "review_id": "RxfRqqOPVdM0B9PiWq-Oow", "text": "The Lantern doesn't profess to be anything more than it is. Good American, wisco supper club fare. Prices are very good, and they know how to cook a steak to temperature. Bloody Mary's are great as they allow you to add your own seasonings to taste.  Decent wine selection by the glass.  They even have sambuca. \nTry the surf n turf. Very good at a great price. \nAlso fried chicken. \nSolid choice, and nicest place on lake waubesa.", "business_id": "rdAdANPNOcvUtoFgcaY9KA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dRko0-SaRcSaP5gR-5uxuA", "review_id": "GYT8mEr3sMzGPc_qrE87pQ", "text": "We went to the Green Lantern last Friday and it was our first visit there.Several of our friends had always spoken highly of it so we thought we would give their Friday Fish fry a try. I had made reservations for us and when we got to the restaurant they informed us it would just be a few more minutes and that we could take a seat at the bar.The bartender was very nice and intuitive, he noticed I was eying up the pickled mushrooms and gave me some for my cocktail.A few minutes later we were promptly seated so the wait was not long at all.We were seated at a nice table by the window with a view of the lake.So far so good.We ordered a kalamari appetizer to share, three beer battered cod fish fry dinners and one breaded shrimp dinner.The kalamari came first and it was ok. Our drinks were finished so we ordered more.Finally she came with our entrees but still no beer we had ordered to go with our meals.So we reminded her again.My fish fry was warm and the fish was flaky.My moms fish fry,however, was cold and soggy and we had ordered the same thing.The cole slaw was good and tasted fresh and the hash browns I had ordered were good as well.My partners shrimp though was awful.It was greasy and mushy and tasted awful.The French fries accompanying it were undercooked and looked anemic, some of them had black coloring on them like the bad part of a potato that has rotted.Our server was still no where to be seen in order to ask about our drinks or inform her about the cold fish,soggy shrimp and undercooked fries.Finally we asked another waitress if she could find her.When we told her we were disappointed in the food,particularily the shrimp and undercooked potatoes she asked why we hadn't told her sooner, to which I really wanted to respond that not once did she check in with us to see how our meal was.She did handle it all professionally in the end and apologized, even took half off of our bill so that was nice.However, between one of us having basically no good entree at all and this being our first time there it really was a disappointment.Like I said the hashbrowns and coleslaw were good, the bartender and hostess service was good but we came there for a good fish fry and dinner service.Next time we are going to Tobys nearby instead.They consistently serve quality food along with good service.", "business_id": "rdAdANPNOcvUtoFgcaY9KA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "13XTZwRHFLGjAdpN3YCm5Q", "review_id": "_QZxHs7TfLyoNKgEBcVNOQ", "text": "I've been taking my adorable old english sheepdog here since I got him as a puppy over 6 yrs ago. The staff has always been great about getting me in for appointments even with short notice. The new clinic is very nice, always clean, and set up well. They willingly give you all the treatment options available and corresponding pricings, which always seem reasonable. My guy has had some issues over the years (hematoma on his ear that needed to be surgically drained) and the staff treated him super well and helped him recover quickly. I no longer live in McFarland, but I still drive out there to keep going to this clinic.", "business_id": "ZlhAvs_6ryi4_efZ1SpMbg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "R9W6whtG5GagjzJ4yrRvqQ", "review_id": "3uP9MHI1IC-zP2FSbA9VcQ", "text": "Spartan Animal Hospital is a fantastic place. I am a seriously poor college grad and I took my new cat (from the shelter) to Spartan for her rabies and FVRCP booster shots today. I was really impressed with the staff and the facility. The people were extremely friendly and were patient and willing to answer all of my questions. They gave me a folder full of good information and the home phone number of Dr. C, the owner, in case of non-office hour emergencies. That's dedication.\n\nThe best part about Spartan is that they don't charge the regular office fee if you're just coming in for vaccinations! It's a rare thing to be pleasantly surprised at a cash register, isn't it?\n\nI highly recommend Spartan to you!", "business_id": "ZlhAvs_6ryi4_efZ1SpMbg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "idQx85xfiIm_SGTnDsaXcQ", "review_id": "XQ8-CgwKZ6_dUnEiqbC-bw", "text": "What could I possibly say about the Beach House Restaurant and Lounge?  I guess I could think of a few things.\n\nI went there today for the first time and was dazzled by the charm it flaunted, while still maintaining the gritty edge of a backwoods Wisconsin eatery.  Let's not get it twisted folks, we're not breaking gastronomic ground here.  What we are breaking are your misconceptions of what a restaurant can be whose parking lot is largely composed of Chevy and Dodge trucks, and whose front, snow-covered, lawn is full of snowmobiles.  Deal with it kids, this is that slice of Midwest Americana you've been looking for in any number of wayside eateries in rural America.  Fish fry anyone?\n\nTo begin, let me explain that one of the many draws for the Beach House's patrons is the fact that it is still legal to smoke indoors in McFarland.  I stepped inside and was immediately made aware of this fact as plumes of smoke took up residence in my clothes and nose.  \n\nDo not fear, however, there is a separate dining room that is nonsmoking.  And man was this separate dining room packed (Superbowl Sunday).  Packed with large women squeezing into convention center chairs.  Packed with waitresses who wore skin tight white Jordache jeans, giving you a fleeting sense of their giving nature.  Packed with the eager anticipation of an entire day spent watching football and football-related activities: drooling, eating, drinking, and smoking.  God bless America.\n\nThe AM dish to get here is the Walleye and eggs breakfast.  I would tend to agree, although their limited selection of omelets is made marginally more tasty by the addition of broccoli (you heard me punk).  As breakfast wore on, the dining room filled, emptied, and filled again; the waitstaff eagerly setting new places, removing paper place settings, calling people darlin' and hon'(always appreciated).\n\nSo give it to me hard backwoods Wisconsin.  Give me every sinew of your being: your ice fishing, snowmobiling, smoking, bloody Mary drinking, being.  Just be.  And give me a friggin' huge piece of deep fried walleye to help me digest the spectacle, with scrambled eggs on the side.  And don't you dare forget the tartar sauce.", "business_id": "_wZTYYL7cutanzAnJUTGMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i3v1qeqEtHws6oGq3eAtXQ", "review_id": "jTasfkKskWroT2d3rPDsVg", "text": "Service was terrible! I will never return!!! We waited in the bar and were never greeted or spoken too. People walked in after us and were seated. Not sure what their structure is for seating, but they suck at it. I will not be back.", "business_id": "_wZTYYL7cutanzAnJUTGMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bafakbBFSIkpafZts10TTw", "review_id": "p8LAguMpxcNF-b3pPKFx2Q", "text": "This place is pretty dumpy - \"Corinthian leather\" chairs, crappy tables...\nWhat is worth going for is the walleye and eggs served on weekends.  It is a HUGE portion of walleye, lighty fried, served with eggs cooked to order, potatoes and toast.  All this for something like $10.  Totally worth a side trip if you are in Madison.", "business_id": "_wZTYYL7cutanzAnJUTGMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0mwYO5iiTpzWnaSjuKWMIQ", "review_id": "oNGB_xrmru6V1cZ3dNgOiA", "text": "Amazing Friday night FISH FRY! I got out a lot for fish fry's in Madison and the surrounding area and this still remains my favorite. I usually get the Cod dinner, which is always cooked perfect, not too soggy or too crispy, which comes with a side AND a soup or salad for only $9.95. I always recommend the Beach House when someone is looking for a GREAT fish fry! :)", "business_id": "_wZTYYL7cutanzAnJUTGMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nqs6Avj7bfyavMUHO0XVBg", "review_id": "B4SfNmVGS6rP2SwhU31kDw", "text": "For being surrounded by two lakes, Madison doesn't do a great job of having places to drink on the water. Head down to McFarland and check out the beach house. It's like a dive bar slash restaurant right on the lake. Tons of windows. Not a bad place.\n\nCan't comment on the food. Drink specials were solid.", "business_id": "_wZTYYL7cutanzAnJUTGMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e4e-IyxRdWBO0Ak88yyacw", "review_id": "wiX8pNAzAhpxwmvYfIMnIg", "text": "This place has good steaks,and fish fry. I also like the saturday special bacon wrapped filet, with lobster tail,all for 24.99 I think? All the dinners come with soup or salad, potato choic,warm rolls w/ butter. Walleye,cod,bluegill are all delecious. Good place for a beer as well. Great view, and drink specials. This is a real Sconnie place,Wisco to the core. My fave Fish Fry spot for sure.", "business_id": "_wZTYYL7cutanzAnJUTGMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RueYG7VZjO5HjJz9DD3YsA", "review_id": "tbOkGJbrvc_cRAKC9TZ25A", "text": "I have not Yelped in quite a while and to all my fans (all none of you)...sorry.  So I will start on a positive note...\n\nSo I have been to the Beach House so many times I feel dumb reviewing it but I am so deal with it and go there.\n\nIf you are going for drinks...do it.  The clientele is awesome and you will always hear some great stories.  But this review is for the food.  ALWAYS AMAZING!  We went for breakfast the other day for the first time in a long time and it was as good as I remember.  The Eggs Benedict are just delicious and something I could eat every day and they make one hell of a Bloody Mary (so I am told by my wife since I do not like them) if your interest in that.\n\nSo if you want some good breakfast on the weekend and in the McFarland area...Breach House it is!", "business_id": "_wZTYYL7cutanzAnJUTGMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-Zi61Kgfee1OX6sDG3wbfw", "review_id": "bqTnxsvTzmO_xDVHiMh-9A", "text": "Nasty & Dirty.  Food is okay.  They do a great steak.  The place is full of regulars drinking cheap beer.", "business_id": "_wZTYYL7cutanzAnJUTGMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aRinRrnTa1H4Ssj5h_wzgA", "review_id": "VZIF-RqGvq4Bzoeqf75lqg", "text": "We had dinner at the Beach House on Friday on our way up to northern Wisconsin based on reviews on Yelp.  If you are looking for good fish fry the Beach House has it.  I had the perch which was great, my bf had the walleye which i think had an even better flavor.  The fish deserves 5 stars.  Everything else a 3 star.  I would give 3 1/2 stars if that were an option.  Would definitely go back.", "business_id": "_wZTYYL7cutanzAnJUTGMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-hwN2juKYn-KTxa2WBYLnw", "review_id": "sNvoG3jRINLU_63a9X-X9w", "text": "I really wanted to like this place but it wasn't what we were looking for.\n\nThey have a great spot on the lake but it is a pretty dumpy little fish shanty.   If that is what you are looking for, you will love it.  There were a bunch of locals there having a good time and if we were there with a group of our friends it might be ok for a few beers.  But still way way too crowded.  Like sardines in a can.\nThere was no one to greet us so we just took a table by the window.   Then we waited and waited.  Then someone came over and said hi.  Then we waited and waited.  I was about to get up and leave when someone came over and said, \"oh, you haven't been waited on yet?\"  So she then tried to help things along.   \nThe menu was average for sandwiches but overpriced, we felt, for entrees as we ordered the Ahi Tuna and the Bluegill.   The Tuna was very good and perhaps appropriately priced but the Bluegill was not proportionately enough.  It was made well enough and had ok flavor but should have been a few dollars less.\nSalad was ok.  At least had a variety of greens but still needed a little more.\nIf I ever went back it would be for a few beers and the view, that's it.\nIt's too bad because we really need some nice places on the lake and with all the lakes around here there aren't as many lakeside restaurants as you would expect.", "business_id": "_wZTYYL7cutanzAnJUTGMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "YFWfdR8v3wEoezv-IogLPQ", "review_id": "TFH7ICqXtrh4I6beOvw6xg", "text": "This is the quintessential mom and pop bar / restaurant on a lake. They specialize in cheap beer and great food. Staff is friendly and down home, but you'd better leave your big-city attitude at home.\n\nWe went for a Friday night fish fry. I live in Seattle these days and was not about to miss the opportunity while in town.\n\nStarted with a couple of Spotted Cows (on tap!) while the rest drank Miller Lite. (Told ya...) There were five adults plus a 12-year old.\n\nWalleye was excellent, the waitress was too. We made reservations and the table was ready well ahead of time. Our one tactical error was sitting in the bar for the view. It was LOUD! Think that the dining room is much quieter.\n\nNotice that I am not saying much about the food? Here's the deal:\n- It was Friday\n- It was Hot\n- The beer was Cold\n- The fish fry was exactly what you would expect in a place like this: great walleye!\n\n'Nough said...", "business_id": "_wZTYYL7cutanzAnJUTGMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TBi0Rvegjtd-bHd9vC0ryA", "review_id": "ViUdEYgjC7J7_Qbxfdw45w", "text": "We live just down from the Beach House.  We love going there. They are super friendly. We usually do not have to wait to be seated. The weekend breakfasts are the best. Bloody Marys are outstanding. Love the crab cakes eggs Benedict. Yum! Huge portion of walleye with your eggs which is one of my friends favs when they come visit. It is a great local hangout too, beautiful view, easy parking for your boat from lake waubesa. We recommend it always!", "business_id": "_wZTYYL7cutanzAnJUTGMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zDeT5NCJQi0jxGqo2e_KPw", "review_id": "u-YKTqqW16sdyHbsFSHj2A", "text": "Now I must state one little thing about the way I rate restaurants. My ratings are relative to my expectations of the experience and in no way relative to other restaurants, (it just isn't fair to use the same scale for a place like the Beach House as you would for The French Laundry so again, it's all relative) \n\nI've only been here for breakfast but the second time I drove a long damn way to have breakfast again so that in and of it self should say something. (another caveat: there are maybe six restaurants in McFarland that don't have drive-thrus)  \n\nI ordered the Walleye and eggs both times along with a bloody mary (gotta love a beer back, yay for Wisconsin). Now I am well aware of the number of bones that a whole Walleye contains and cannot in any way hold the Beach House responsible for that. I can say that the breading was perfectly crispy and well seasoned and that the fish was not at all over cooked, nice and moist. plus I think it cost $10 which was awesome (you can't get fish for breakfast at these prices in Chicago) \n\nFor me the biggest highlight of breakfast here is what they do to the potatoes (their name for them is eluding me at the moment) by request they will top your breakfast potatoes with a heap of meat, veggies and cheese, enough to make it a hangover-soaking-up meal unto itself.\n\nTo sum it all up: if you find yourself looking for breakfast and a little \"hair o' the dog\" in McFarland Wisconsin because \"What happens at the Beach House, stays at the Beach House\" and we all love that about any restaurant.", "business_id": "_wZTYYL7cutanzAnJUTGMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QJPOP71pcBwdT2tD7CNrzg", "review_id": "PFItDgxbkgkUI5WfCy3e3Q", "text": "I use to boat in this area alot.  I always made this place to stop for  breakfast. very good.   They are know for there Walleys and eggs,  Some people even like a bloody mary or vodka and orange served with them.  Anything on the menu is good.  Nice place on the water.  You can come by boat or car.  If you come by boat a nice little ride over to Madison area makes it a fun day.", "business_id": "_wZTYYL7cutanzAnJUTGMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jv6lq527bHVW1EbrqzZXag", "review_id": "3OMtQG0DF7IqzEDYZYYmiw", "text": "We love the Beach House.  We come here often.  Food is always good.  Drinks are made by some really awesome people!  Specials are always worth a look. Weekend breakfasts are very popular, so come early.  Try the walleye/eggs.  Or the crab/eggs benedict.  Very very good!!", "business_id": "_wZTYYL7cutanzAnJUTGMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Yw8wBKgA7rgTLSdDQHGcig", "review_id": "4Om7jEvfd2ZTAJJ5B8jPnQ", "text": "Excellent dinner. Had a New York Strip steak and Scallops for $22.00", "business_id": "_wZTYYL7cutanzAnJUTGMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "reI1yQImDR-1a55zVZZPHQ", "review_id": "c1lBTPfyk2pSzzc-VOKvTw", "text": "Food was very good and the atmosphere is the classic divey Wisconsin bar. The only way it could be better was if they added outdoor service/outdoor bar. We will be back!", "business_id": "_wZTYYL7cutanzAnJUTGMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HKFK6P35KX0VF67NtU0rwg", "review_id": "KRypBJz-iZnj-lcfd8oJUg", "text": "I've been to this place a couple of times and we've always had good food. Service was a bit slow, but will definitely keep going back. Love being so close to Lake Waubesa and watching the sunsets too.", "business_id": "_wZTYYL7cutanzAnJUTGMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NhCE1r5RPWN3Q0GveOx6kw", "review_id": "hi6cBbcj1FGp7Z--Q-6Dxw", "text": "Food and service have always been good.  The seafood dinner was done perfectly.", "business_id": "_wZTYYL7cutanzAnJUTGMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "reI1yQImDR-1a55zVZZPHQ", "review_id": "0Hy96PQqg9kCXxMOKODUsA", "text": "The Beach house is probably one of our favorite breakfast places. The walleye and eggs are truly a specialty. Their fish fry is also very good and they have a nice view of lake Wabesa. If they expanded food and drinks outside, they'd have a 5 star.", "business_id": "_wZTYYL7cutanzAnJUTGMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "H7Oqx7unyozYf72d8MXHBQ", "review_id": "bN7EMgyGMZ62yCo-NHYhyg", "text": "I got a Groupon for here for my fiancee and mine's anniversary, and we finally were able to get there a month later.  The restaurant was super easy to find and I loved how it was right on the lake.  I spent a lot of time the last few summers in northern WI on a lake, so it was nice to be back on a lake again- brought back good memories!  We did not make a reservation, so it was an hour wait for a table when we arrived.  We hung out in the slightly crowded bar and had a few drinks while we were waiting.  The drinks were good and the bartenders were attentive, so no complaints there!  We were seated at a table that had a great view of the lake.  They had lots of specials going on that night (Friday night fish!), and we started with pepperjack cheese curds.  Delish!  They had a really nice bite at the end of them from the peppers.  I got the blue gill/lake perch combo and my fiancee got the Caribbean salmon.  I know blue gill is a thinner fish, and while my dish was good, there was not a lot of actual fish under the batter.  I got a salad with my fish with a tomato basil vinaigrette, which was surprisingly good and coleslaw which was pretty standard.  The salmon with the Caribbean dipping sauce was fantastic, but the veggies he got as a side was just some steamed broccoli and carrots- not very creative!  Our server was attentive all night, even though the restaurant was super busy all night.  By the time we left, I was very full and satisfied.", "business_id": "_wZTYYL7cutanzAnJUTGMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OGxuqUZtoynJ6ayz_VCfyQ", "review_id": "Gcd90ruA8MBMc4rCEuF72g", "text": "Went here for fish fry with one of my friends and we ended up sitting outside and watching the sunset. Our server was very nice and the food was SOOOO good! I had the fried cod and she had the walleye. We were both impressed and full after the meal. My favorite part - the price - very affordable and you get to pick your sides, which were also really good, american fries and asparagus. I'd highly recommend and I'm going back!", "business_id": "_wZTYYL7cutanzAnJUTGMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V3JTVZR8orDlmfwCZG1WHg", "review_id": "w3nMpet6lmITj8j8p9IE_A", "text": "Stopped here while on a Sunday drive.  Tried sitting outside and the waitress did not make us feel welcomed.  She was rude and careless.  We walked inside to the bar where the bartenders were a lot better.  Unfortunately the same lady came in and started venting about her customers.  Seems like they have enough customers and do not need to be nice anymore.  Too bad because the beer was nice and cold.  Great views too.", "business_id": "_wZTYYL7cutanzAnJUTGMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d-HBNkZ5AJLK-R5_W6fJOQ", "review_id": "mg_lLUO-CDsO7U1ak3lkQQ", "text": "It was ok - waitress was very good - even with 7:45 Friday night reservations no tables were available and had a very long wait - drunk patron at the bar swearing very loud with the F-bomb and other words and slamming items on the bar - first ordered the salmon special and of course it was already sold out - two of us then ordered the fish fry mine was lukewarm and the other one was cold. Don't plan on going back.", "business_id": "_wZTYYL7cutanzAnJUTGMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MwXOgU4sB7QBgg0FOz35OQ", "review_id": "vd7lJNpdXM9Lw4iQN4OtWQ", "text": "I took my mom and grandma to the Beach House last night for dinner thinking it would be better than getting a Papa Murphy's pizza. There weren't many patrons in the dining room. Our waitress was very short with us, demanding our drink orders before taking any questions or orders for our food. I ordered scallops, and when they came to the table they were overcooked, but also cold. It took me at least 15 minutes to find the waitress to ask if I could get warmer food. She said that she would have the kitchen make up a new meal, and about 15 minutes later she returned with my same plate, with my original fork and original food. They scallops were now warm, but lacked flavor, and were even tougher than before. The waitress didn't seem to care about the quality of the food and seemed to be either having a terrible night or was on the influence of something. Needless to say, I will not be returning. On a positive note, the sunset on the lake is pretty.", "business_id": "_wZTYYL7cutanzAnJUTGMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k42CUkU9dxyCRDlcOfsVTw", "review_id": "6wYj80QHbOGbttDC0S3NkQ", "text": "Later in the night, not very crowded yet they insisted we sit crowded next to another pair of people.  Service was slow, just getting a drink was an effort.  Food was poorly prepared and over cooked, or as in my partners case cold.  No way coming back other than drinks in the summer.", "business_id": "_wZTYYL7cutanzAnJUTGMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U7GHbP9OynNHOqisXy7Icw", "review_id": "zQwDqA7HK5zOCPBNgMjQVw", "text": "we found this place on a groupon deal and were excited to try a new place. It was a train wreck! The dining area was not very busy even tho it was a Friday night fish fry. That should have been our first clue. We ordered the steak and lobster, The steak was very good, but the lobster was still raw. We sent it back to be re warmed, and still returned undercooked. we decided to take it \"to go\" and finish cooking it at home.My husband and I love our bloody marys & this is NOT the place to order one. blah. Needless to say, we will not be back, nor recommend this place to anyone else.", "business_id": "_wZTYYL7cutanzAnJUTGMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "clKTx-oACO0rwblV40tpWg", "review_id": "GqLgixGcbWh51IzkwsiswA", "text": "I would not have known about this place had it not been for the Holiday Groupon. I redeemed mine with my bf over the weekend, and the food was delicious and cooked well (see Holiday Groupon pic).\n\nThe restaurant was packed on Saturday night; I'm glad I called in a reservation. Local town folk. Not a huge place but still cozy. The servers were running around and busy but made sure that our table was attended well. Ask for Dee Dee; she's a trip! I'll be back again for more food once the snow has melted to try the other items on the menu.", "business_id": "_wZTYYL7cutanzAnJUTGMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lOu9PPbRz04z-LRfw2Ptpg", "review_id": "5TZ4CiByjntZtDJVj5ZwNg", "text": "Ate there last night with a group of friends.  The waitstaff was friendly, but that was pretty much the only good thing of the night.  I hate french onion soup that was so salty, it tasted like a salt lick.  Plus, they put so many croutons in the soup, I was only actually afforded about two small spoonfuls of soup before the liquid was soaked up.  I ordered the bluegill for my main dish.  Being an avid fisherman, I can appreciate some good Wisconsin bluegill.  This bluegill, however, was not good.  It was cold and tasted very old.  The fries that went along with it were also extremely salty.  A couple people in the group said their food was okay, but definitely not worth a trip back.  I was quite bummed about this.", "business_id": "_wZTYYL7cutanzAnJUTGMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "spPw301AwzOqN0nTGXqsKg", "review_id": "ZiZSCu1eQyZ21dHXpLjzzQ", "text": "It you're basic bar food.  Nothing more.", "business_id": "_wZTYYL7cutanzAnJUTGMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zG47E-MKHT1Yea5us2crBg", "review_id": "5UCkIG2F6s8iOym7rxMC1A", "text": "Great place on the water. Beautiful views. Good fish fry. Very reasonable prices with nice selection of fish and sides. The staff are great!", "business_id": "_wZTYYL7cutanzAnJUTGMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "C6jV8yFHlfZLWvsysaQ0VA", "review_id": "SYYjswplCko1HyE-ZGdocg", "text": "I have no idea why no one has reviewed this awesome B&B but i'm excited to be the first...perhaps no one wants to let anyone in on the secret...and i thought about not writing the review for that same reason but i have to share this one with my fellow yelpsters. I wanted to celebrate the wife's bday with a quick getaway but didn't want to stay in the usual hotel. so i popped \"lgbt friendly B&Bs\" into google and this place came up. they had a few rooms to choose from but of course the one with the hot tub in the room caught my eye first. i emailed them through the website and the owner Craig got back to me quickly. I reserved the room and then just had to wait until the day arrived. Even though we were arriving earlier than the 3PM check in, Craig was awesome and left a personalized letter and the keys to the house in the mailbox for us to let ourselves in. we put our stuff in the room and when we came downstairs the owners, Craig and Cathy were there and welcomed us to the house, even remembering that we were there for a surprise birthday trip. the house was clean and the room was nicely done. it was definitely more cozy than any hotel room could have ever been, the bed was so comfortable we almost napped thru our dinner reservation! the hot tub was definitely the highlight of the Mentor room, the massage jets were awesome and were so relaxing! in the AM Craig made an awesome breakfast complete with bacon, an egg souffle and a homemade Kringle that was absolutely delish! i couldn't have picked a better place to celebrate my gf's birthday! from the second i made the reservation until the moment we checked out, Craig and Cathy made us feel at home and provided top knotch service to us. If I'm ever in need of a quick getaway to Madison I know exactly where I will stay!!", "business_id": "XrzTVrJAjs0yYLvhFI9vkQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kj18hvJRPLepZPNL7ySKpg", "review_id": "j6Ertw1QPSnlpqlKb6xOuQ", "text": "Nice Bed and Breakfast just outside of Madison. My hub and I went there for a quick getaway after a long two months of working on projects. Craig is an incredible host, and if you are vegan (which we are not but love the cuisine) he can totally accommodate you.  Funky, eclectic, a nice retreat with caring owners. Not uptight and very kid friendly. Good for a family gathering. The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is if you are completely uptight about absolute decorating perfection, then this isn't the place for  you. The hosts make up for this in humor, kindness, and providing a peaceful setting. Good stuff, worth a stay. Mid-week deals are worth looking into.", "business_id": "XrzTVrJAjs0yYLvhFI9vkQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-o4h6R65vlJaTBrfxOEYCA", "review_id": "6Wb-WvcwMgjz3lEBvAciWA", "text": "I am a huge believer in bed & breakfasts, especially in the winter when you are bound to spend more time indoors.  This is a very cute one; bf and I stayed here on our visit to Madison.  Hosts were VERY friendly, so we started our (very big) breakfasts around 9 and usually ended around 10.  They were very accommodating and solicitous of our feedback.  \n\nWe stayed in the Mentor room, which was spacious and had a hot tub but no shower, so I used the shared shower across the hall since there weren't many guests during that weekend.  It really felt like we were staying at a friend's house, except I didn't need to help with the dishes.\n\nSome things that didn't bother me but might other people:\n1)  Note that they have two large dogs\n2)  If you're averse to flowered wallpaper, this is not the place for you.", "business_id": "XrzTVrJAjs0yYLvhFI9vkQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R-kP641Frh1NUAftXUAEJA", "review_id": "jdArepQVwaKx7PSl0A8RKA", "text": "Goodbye Hotels!  After this cozy little place I'm a bed and breakfast faithful.  \n\nOur host, Craig, was wonderful.  It was super easy to make the arrangements and the website was helpful.  The place itself gave me the same joy I remember having when I would go see grandparents as a child.  That feeling of a warm house.  Oh, did I mention that when we first entered the whole house smelled of breakfast from that morning.  \n\nThe bed half of the name was extra comfortable and the room was very relaxing.  We stayed in the Sorenson room, which was a little larger and had a couch.  They offered a small bookshelf of books and Madison magazine (which helped us to find our restaurant the next day).  The Sorenson room also offers a private bathroom with a claw-foot tub that is over 110 years old (but has excellent water pressure).  Shampoo, soap, body gel, bath salts (I think that's what they were), and even a hairdryer are all provided.  This was nice since we forgot a couple of those things.  \n\nFor the breakfast portion, we had a spinach and cheddar quiche that was the fluffiest damn quiche I've ever had.  Pardon my French! My fiance is a Vegetarian and it was extremely easy to make.  He also had a myriad of drink options.  Some ready to be poured, some in waiting.  Also, for me (the non-vegetarian), he made an incredible side of bacon.  It was sprinkled with brown sugar and then generously peppered.  Then it was baked.  Then it was devoured with great speed.  Seriously, this was heavenly.  Also, there was a delicious pear and cranberry compote for each of us. \n\nCraig and his beautiful (and friendly) dog joined us for breakfast and some wonderful conversation.  He is a true gentleman and an excellent host.  \n\nMy fiance and I are planning another trip in the spring and we'll be sure to stay with them again.  I could't recommend this place enough.", "business_id": "XrzTVrJAjs0yYLvhFI9vkQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ECOZNokNazcdgocyCRJw6g", "review_id": "RoYo8rE2TREB-sfrHEBfKA", "text": "What a wonderful place Craig runs! So happy we chose to stay at The Parsonage for a girls weekend to Madison.\n\nThe highlights:\n- Location: While the B&B is about 25 minutes from downtown Madison, it's very easy to get to. The perk of being off the beaten path is, well, being off the beaten path. \n- Price: The three of us chose the top floor Reverend's Retreat, which can actually sleep up to 6. It had the feel of your parent's attic, but in a good, comfortable way. For the Friday & Saturday night, it was about comparable to what we would've paid to stay at a fancy-pants place in Madison.\n- Food: Oh my goodness, can Craig cook! The breakfasts alone would've been worth $20/person at a restaurant. Definitely try the juice blend - you won't look at orange and cranberry juice the same way again. \n- The company: On the weekend we were there, we (late 20s/early 30s) had the pleasure of staying with younger groups of people. Chatting at the communal breakfast table was a nice perk and a great way to get some new tips on what to see & do in Madison. And, Craig and his wife have two lovely dogs. \n\nIf you're in town, definitely look up & consider The Parsonage.", "business_id": "XrzTVrJAjs0yYLvhFI9vkQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hr5EjzXbj8osJlE-ZZlIKw", "review_id": "ZPQnj41gRJPcqTWqPPNMIw", "text": "My 8 year old daughter and I stayed at the B&B this past weekend.  We stayed in the Sorenson room which was the right size for us.  It had an attached, good sized bathroom which was great, and my daughter loved that she got to take a bath in a tub that was over 100 years old.  (The water pressure is great by the way).  There was an assortment of soaps, shampoos, bubble baths etc in the bathroom too.  The room and bathroom were clean and spotless.  Craig was extremely nice, helpful, and whipped up a killer breakfast.... a brown sugary, apple, cranberry, upside down baked french toast kind of concoction, homemade pumpkin bread, fresh watermelon, and sausage links.  He was very accomodating and asked us the night before if there were any allergies or food issues that he needed to know about.  The price was very affordable, and the next time I'm in the area I'll be staying there instead of a hotel.  : )", "business_id": "XrzTVrJAjs0yYLvhFI9vkQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xIbUUfdIZJ8wOlp_Aa6m_w", "review_id": "r4srdOnmWSdB49AtXV94uw", "text": "Loved staying here.  We were going up to Madison for the day and found this place through a quick Google search of Madison-area B&B's.  Craig (the owner) was so helpful and friendly when I called to inquire about prices and availability.  He was also awesome and asked about our dietary preferences (I'm a vegetarian who's also temporarily gluten-free, whereas my boyfriend will eat anything) and promised to have a yummy breakfast we would both love.  When we got to The Parsonage, I was so happy we decided to stay there instead of in Madison proper.  It was quiet and cozy.  We picked the Mentor room which had a big awesome jacuzzi tub in there, and also a really nice outdoor patio (which was covered in snow, but i bet will be awesome when spring comes!).   Our bed was SO COMFORTABLE, i think i actually miss it.  Since our room didn't have a shower (which we knew when we booked - well worth it to have that awesome bathtub!), I used the shared bathroom on the second floor which was also very nice and cozy.  Breakfast the next day was so nice.  Craig made homemade cranberry orange muffins with a cheesy kale egg dish - so yummy!  Everyone else got delicious smelling bacon, and Craig very awesomely made me veggie breakfast sausage.  There was also pineapple, juice, and a really great tea selection.  The conversation was also really nice - I like that we all ate together (me, my boyfriend, Craig, and the 5 other guests who were staying there.  Great people and great company.  Next time we are in the Madison area, we will definitely stay here.  Craig, thanks for all the hospitality!  From Denise and Justin", "business_id": "XrzTVrJAjs0yYLvhFI9vkQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1FsUY1f4MZmPHdrwYZ6V3w", "review_id": "2ueWVgacIwsV-bDzRkVOpw", "text": "Parsonage was a perfect fit for my recent trip. What it is: warm, quaint, charmingly old, affordable, homey, accommodating of diet. What it is not: posh, uber-modern, sleek, extravagant.\nHas wifi. Has a (very well-mannered & clean) dog. Street parking. Does not have private bathrooms for each room, so be sure to check on that when booking if it's important to you.\n\nCraig the owner and Coriander the springer spaniel were a warm greeting party. Craig went out of his way to make me feel comfortable with the house, the amenities, where to find him if I needed something, etc. I called him later that night after I realized I had accidentally left without a key, and he told me exactly where he would hide one outside for my return. It felt less like paid lodging, and more like staying with distant relatives. \nOur group had some gluten-sensitive members and some lactose-sensitive members, so Craig made sure that each breakfast had options for everyone. One morning, the power went out around 5am before he could cook the breakfast casserole, so he ran down to a bakery and brought back an improvised meal of fruits and a kringle (?), a local specialty. The weather was nice, so we spent plenty of time on his newly renovated screened-in porch listening to music while we sipped coffee and rubbed Coriander's belly.", "business_id": "XrzTVrJAjs0yYLvhFI9vkQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_xf2ECTRftPV4bzK4mGYEg", "review_id": "-5Wtp9p0jFkAy-eioIbfuQ", "text": "Smoke-filled bathrooms, gross food, even if the burgers are a buck.  Expensive bowling, but on the upside, only one of the bartenders is a tool.", "business_id": "1tkeiIa-daD8LbM6mHm_9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AXz26iQxhQQF7FFCkDNJ6w", "review_id": "_oM1YkAt2oy0xNCgr_yIHQ", "text": "Its a hick bowling alley.  Cheap bar food.", "business_id": "1tkeiIa-daD8LbM6mHm_9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RvweNJFVkR3ttkWsIBy7nQ", "review_id": "VCNBsxepC6uWgREdLvhsdQ", "text": "I was there on Monday December 30, 2013.  And I will NEVER be back again.  I waited nearly ten minutes for a person to show up at the counter.  I just wanted a lane and some shoes.  We were told to go to number 8.  When it was not on, we went back to the counter.  No one was there.  I waited another 5 minutes.  I then went into the bar where I found our person too busy to do his job because he was drinking.  From his vantage point he could not see if people were coming in.\n\nIn addition to that, he kept pointing and telling me number 8 was on.  He could not see number 8 and was just aimlessly pointing.  Most likely he was drunk.  \n\nSpartan Bowl, get some better staff.  Perhaps ensure that your staff can stay sober.", "business_id": "1tkeiIa-daD8LbM6mHm_9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6kp815UUjK--ukUjmDlSCQ", "review_id": "yFdFgkJJLgKKrbp9sg1NFA", "text": "Do you like it when your bowels want to explode?  Then this is the place for you.  The sad thing is, the aroma coming from the restaurant is hypnotizing as it drifts through the neighborhood, and the staff is really nice, but holy jeebus, does the pizza suck.  Every time we went there we spent the rest of the night in the bathroom.  Awful.", "business_id": "zOc8lbjViUZajbY7M0aUCQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_xf2ECTRftPV4bzK4mGYEg", "review_id": "LFmGd7MWHPdXxx0MqNc1Eg", "text": "Great little bar, friendly bartenders (unlike the *other* Spartan- ahem!) and super pizza.  A little on the smoky side, except for a one-day-per week smoke free Saturday, so time your visits accordingly.  Decor in the restaurant could use some updating, but it's a small-town family owned joint that is what it is....", "business_id": "zOc8lbjViUZajbY7M0aUCQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_xf2ECTRftPV4bzK4mGYEg", "review_id": "k-BRt793-4V9GSBSQsOIVw", "text": "Spartan Pizza is going smoke-free on March 1, 2010, well ahead of the ban.  Way to go, Spartan!!!", "business_id": "zOc8lbjViUZajbY7M0aUCQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LVW_8tSvxMgIOaTeOvtteA", "review_id": "DwiXg11ZgnlF4GAfQ0yDuw", "text": "We went there for the first time yesterday, and I would definitely recommend Spartan Pizza.  Here's why:\n- the crust is thin, crunchy on the bottom, chewy on top\n- the sauce is sweet and savory\n- the cheese is rich and delicious\n- the veggies were fresh and tasty\n\nWe ordered the Canadian bacon deluxe (with onions, green peppers, green & black olives, and mushroom too I think).  The Canadian bacon tasted like real meat and is among the best I've had ... not at all like that heavily processed stuff you usually get at the store.  The CBD is naturally quite salty from the bacon and olives but I like that.\n\nWe also had the small salad which was just iceberg lettuce and tomatoes, but what can you expect for $2?  I'd bet the pizza salad is much better.\n\nThe service was casual and friendly.\n\nIn regards to the atmosphere, we ate in the parlor booth area which is clean enough and family-friendly but quite dated in appearance.  We left through the adjoining room which is a bar that has been added on and is much more modern and was populated by locals drinking and eating dinner around the bar.\n\nI should also note that the plates for eating pizza are plastic.  This is a \"no frills\" kind of place.", "business_id": "zOc8lbjViUZajbY7M0aUCQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DBp9UzN6WyaFhqzTn7dXIw", "review_id": "40-skjvQoI-Bf0RJs5972Q", "text": "Good pizza (not like Pizza Hut, more like home-made) with a great bar with nice, friendly service.", "business_id": "zOc8lbjViUZajbY7M0aUCQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_xf2ECTRftPV4bzK4mGYEg", "review_id": "GYpZ9dPzO3vqrr1lXcXi8g", "text": "Good enough for carry-out in McFarland on a cold winter's evening.  Ready on time, never had a wrong order, and they're at least reasonably friendly.  Would be better if they delivered, but not sure there's a huge demand for it in our tiny burg.  They also have a lunch buffet on weekdays for around $6.", "business_id": "UgjVZTSOaYoEvws_lAP_Dw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jQtmbZmOvfYb4lAkoXMCkQ", "review_id": "qWHIBzDnJpX32D2NpTyRsw", "text": "Best Chinese food madison! I've tried them all and make the 15 minute drive every week :-)", "business_id": "UgjVZTSOaYoEvws_lAP_Dw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "011Ny5tOdSs_ZI_EzILaRA", "review_id": "ugxo0iHxlK1nPo-rM15u0g", "text": "Awful, awful, awful...  The worst of the worst of the cookie-cutter Chinese restaurants.  Food without flavor, a menu without imagination and a staff of such profound indifference it's hard to tell they're even there.", "business_id": "UgjVZTSOaYoEvws_lAP_Dw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MQPvn-sKbAqLS4tNtb8t1Q", "review_id": "k23vlH_rM4IwmRFrVmCOdQ", "text": "Tried this because it's local.  Terrible, bland Chinese food.  Not much else to say.  Will never return.  My wife wanted me to mention her sweet and sour chicken, which was battered fried chicken pieces with a side of sauce in a bowl.  When she asked where the vegetables were (like the picture), she was told there is a piece of pineapple in the sauce and that is what comes with it.  As promised, we looked hard into the sauce and found one very small piece of pineapple.  Bon Appetite.", "business_id": "UgjVZTSOaYoEvws_lAP_Dw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hvSlzpUUdKq7qO8uvwPqOQ", "review_id": "UB48XPeYsvvWzYXeV7WsaA", "text": "Main Moon is hand's down my favorite place to grab Chinese in McFarland, but really anywhere. No matter what time of day, day of the week, or week of the year - it only takes 15 minutes to get your food. Freshly made each time too. Don't order from the pictures, order from you heart. The staff is so friendly, I'm thinking about proposing in the near future, as I hope to be a part of their family like they've been a part of mine. I just can't even talk about the lunch buffet, I'll start tearing up with how amazing the deal is. Andddd, I just shed a tear. Yum yum yum in my tum tum tum. Miss you, Main Moon xoxox", "business_id": "UgjVZTSOaYoEvws_lAP_Dw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iOPfu26Siat3sx-8SM63OQ", "review_id": "nFPe7kazeEVjPP7zgoK4Og", "text": "Main Moon has the best lunch in McFarland, buffet style. Friendly service, gloriously large takeout menus, and sauces like no one else. Try their fried pork dumplings, crab Rangoon, or General Tso's. Their fried rice is legit. All portions are generous. Until secondary Moons are established, make your lunar landing as soon as you can. Delicious.", "business_id": "UgjVZTSOaYoEvws_lAP_Dw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WLqxkkd-jJ4cuoyqRBTw_w", "review_id": "b_gnK6JS0BHardzlgdZoKg", "text": "Leaps and bounds better than other chinese food in the Madison area. Their lunch buffet is a great value. The general tsao's is to die for.\n\nDon't miss out on this fantastic food.", "business_id": "UgjVZTSOaYoEvws_lAP_Dw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mDqWHJG-NQq9ycwV07wjkg", "review_id": "SukL-liHYD7-58tbUICsnw", "text": "At this point, Crandall's is only a bookmark for me.  However, I did stop by only to discover yet another Middleton restaurant closed on Sunday.  Middleton I love your town, but you're killing me with all the restaurants closed on Sundays and Mondays.  In addition, the first two restaurants I drove to were recently CLOSED for good.  \n\nI'm hoping to try Crandall's out sometime, but it will be a challenge since I'm usually in town on Sunday.  Eitherway, I understand the quality of your food is great and your fish fry is the best in the Madison area. The drive thru and patio are also nice features.  \n\nWe'll have to rely on other Yelpers to offer a more accurate rating.  I gave the A-OK 3 star rating since a rating is required.  Check out my pics.  You can also find a PDF menu on their website.", "business_id": "HxPpZSY6Q1eARuiahhra6A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B8HBGwLTTWWM8kqLhix_2w", "review_id": "6DFp76T07l4K-3hbvzJgMg", "text": "Service is extremely subpar.  They messed up our order and we didn't notice until we got home.  Called to inform them of the mix-up and asked that they have our original order ready in 10 minutes as I drove back.  The woman on the phone didn't apologize and abruptly asked, \"Have you eaten the meal?\"  No, I just got home.  \"You must bring back the meal that was wrong.\"  Huh?  I'm fine with that, but what will you do with it?  Re-serve it?  Feed animals?  Odd.  Of course my order wasn't ready when I returned.  I turned over the erroneous order.  Then another worker asked how she could help me...I informed her that my order was mixed up.  She said, \"Well did you bring back the meal that was given to you?\"  Yes, the other server just took it.  It was another 10 minutes before I received the correct order.  No offer of a refund.  No offer of a free piece of cake.  No sincere apology.  Crandall's---your food is good, but your service is simply awful.", "business_id": "HxPpZSY6Q1eARuiahhra6A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4AGRXB5C588iitXZY-y3wQ", "review_id": "Hufi0DEjKKyGiCu41DA07A", "text": "Wendy C., how can you review a place that you've never been to? I'm sure the Great Barrier Reef is worth a 5 star review, but I can't give it only 3 stars because its inconvenient (or any review for that matter). \n\nAnyway...saw Crandalls in Madison Magazine and the photos stood out to me. I didn't want to drive to the East Side for the Esquire Club. I was reluctant to try take out fish fry because I was worried about fried food getting soggy. \n\nI gave it a shot and I was impressed! \n\nFirst, the fish to beading ratio was really good. Big thick pieces of flaky fish with a dense, probably corn meal based, and crumb-style breaking (as opposed to the extra greasy tempura- style batter). It was nice and crunchy and the breading stayed that way on my 5-10 minute drive home. Tip: crack the styrofoam container to let the steam out for extra insurance against soggy fish. Served with a lemon. \n\nThe fries were coated in something that made them extra crispy and they had a good seasoning. \n\nThe slaw had good flavor but lots of dressing. Purists might say it was over dressed; others might say its just right. \n\nTarter sauce was a little sweet and tangy, which was good contrast with the fish. The server gladly gave me extra. \n\nThe bun was just as you would expect from a supper club, cheap, white, and doughy. Served with a butter chip. \n\nEverything was served together in a box; everything you need except several icy cold beers.\n\nThe service was fine. The take out window was nice. It takes a few minutes for the order but I think they fry-to-order which is well worth it to me and a big plus. Any you cut it, it takes less time than waiting in line for dine in Friday Fish Fry.\n\nA little spendy for take out fish fry ringing up at over $25 for two dinners. That would be more than fair if I could park my fat ass there all night and eat all-you-can-eat. \n\nIt's worth it though and I'll be back.", "business_id": "HxPpZSY6Q1eARuiahhra6A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0iPA-UDoxZzA-HCByswY8g", "review_id": "e6ktB6c_47W5Qy2yRvtLxA", "text": "The fish fry is awesome.  Loved it long time.  The red potatoes with cheese are delish.\n\nIt's carry out but that is fine.\n\nTake it out, pop in a movie and have a brandy old fashion.\n\nThe latinos working their are hot too.", "business_id": "HxPpZSY6Q1eARuiahhra6A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tNxt3gCPObCrB5GDUSnlig", "review_id": "NBR84mZl00855z5nhXMkjw", "text": "Crandalls has moved to state street, and is now serving authentic Peruvian food! We went there for dinner tonight, and it was fabulous. I highly recommend the cheese empanadas, solterito (fava bean and corn salad), and the chaufa de quinoa (like fried rice but with quinoa)! They make chicha morada, which is a drink made from purple corn, and is super refreshing.\n\nCrandalls is owned by a very sweet family from Peru, and I'm so happy to see that they are now showcasing their roots with their new restaurant!!\n\nThey do still have their famous fish fry, and it looked like the lunch menu has cheese curds and sandwiches as well as ceviche.", "business_id": "HxPpZSY6Q1eARuiahhra6A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Bvh3IHeMzSPnJAe5QlBsSw", "review_id": "77npD1TTOnRKe89xedBV_Q", "text": "Just fair, but you learn to appreciate decent chinese food for its rarity (I know, a strange concept for those of us living in the Bay Area).", "business_id": "SKLw05kEIlZcpTD5pqma8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2005-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QP-MdjpUFejr9apuAWcfQg", "review_id": "yzxywpa_yUw8-jZKT-RQdA", "text": "Authentic good quality food in an old style Chinese restaurant setting.  Very satisfied overall with my first visit.  Second visit included my six year old which was not so good, they don't even have crayons for a child.", "business_id": "SKLw05kEIlZcpTD5pqma8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SaA0kpMsNDfN_kI1HVK-Xg", "review_id": "waN4WoehyDitk7-jyLYKyw", "text": "This is a good Chinese place. Will it take you to a place you've never been? No. But you will leave satisfied.", "business_id": "SKLw05kEIlZcpTD5pqma8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SqAgrmuR0GtkoJQeGT1S_A", "review_id": "sR8wgUfBwMaIwKphjRs09g", "text": "Food: It's overall pretty good and probably one of the more reliable options for semi-authentic Chinese food in the Madison area.  To this Asian, there is definitely some catering to Western palates.  Definitely a step down if you're used to eating at, say, Chicago's Chinatown (both old and new sections), and there's no extra menu in Chinese with the more eclectic stuff.  Fresh seafood options very limited.\n\nService: Average.  Food comes in a reasonable time, though refiling the water sometimes is spotty.\n\nValue: Reasonable overall.  Prices fit the portions. Most entrees $9-15 range.\n\nOverall: Good for when you crave Chinese, but I'd still head to Chicago for the more authentic stuff.", "business_id": "SKLw05kEIlZcpTD5pqma8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XxWsOrQp0gCzDmvOsGvYyA", "review_id": "lgaPs6OzQbS4QaPkgGI1Mw", "text": "Three stars = A-OK.  It was fine.  It wasn't great.  This place has been here for about 30 years.  Before that it was a car wash.  I always think of it as the place that used to be a carwash.\nAnyway.  Went with a group of 15.  Mom was buying and we got the \"Classic\" banquet (the cheapest one).  It was more food than we could eat.  The food was fine.  Not awesome.  The best flavor was hoisin sauce and, well, that comes out of a jar.\nWe got a sesame chicken that had nicely deepfried chicken chunks in a citrus-y sweet sauce.  Some trout that my sister insisted on and really enjoys (not my thing, but everyone else liked it).  Mu-shu pork - it was good.  Delightful (?) beef, kinda bland, but nothing yucky in it.  Aaaannd, oh yeah, crispy duck.  Very crispy, as in dry.  Not so great.\nThe kids got those finger trap toys with their fortune cookies.  The waitress was cheerful, accomodating and informative.  Extra help came out when needed.", "business_id": "SKLw05kEIlZcpTD5pqma8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xOe-ZopdYiu8ijimmtdrnA", "review_id": "VQ5ulvpbdtMG62G-6YZEsg", "text": "I think some of the best Chinese food in Madison.  A little pricey but a few dishes always feeds me for at least two additional meals.", "business_id": "SKLw05kEIlZcpTD5pqma8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SXRG5zTc2kiezMe-lWa9aQ", "review_id": "SDNd0OwUHw2NaZuS6iQy2g", "text": "Imperial Garden has been around a long time and seems to be a local favorite. That struck me as a very bad sign when I came to Madison almost 20 years ago, and that continues to be the case. The food is insipid, blandly spiced to appeal to unadventurous midwestern tastes and with a menu reminiscent of the Americanized Chinese palaces of the 1950s. I end up there with various groups on occasion, but try to keep it to no more frequent than once every five years (more frequently in my first years in Madison, less so now). It's not that there are vastly superior authentic Chinese options (although I prefer P. F. Chang's, recognizing its limitations), but one does better with other Asian options when in Madison--particularly Thai/Laotian, but also Indian (with many new options in recent years).", "business_id": "SKLw05kEIlZcpTD5pqma8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1m7w8LthojiGt5sEmCgatg", "review_id": "qiBoeTWO3BbvKaWNJ0kmLQ", "text": "It's perhaps the closest you can get to authetic Chinese food in a place like Madison, particularly after China Palace closed. The food is alright, it's been embellished in a way to appeal to an American audience, but at least the some of the menu choices are pretty real. \n\nMy real problem with this place is the service: The menu was misinforming and didn't specify that some steamed fish dish was a filet as opposed to a whole fish. I politely complained to the waitress about my order not being accurate and she informed her manager. The manager only ended up refunding me 50% off the item ordered and began telling me how you wouldn't refund someone a fancy steak in an expensive restaurant!\n\nIn the end, I paid for my meal and tipped the poor waitress, but I will never visit this place again. I'm not sure if that manager woman was giving me a hard time because I was a young college student or what, but her management skills leave much to be desired.", "business_id": "SKLw05kEIlZcpTD5pqma8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5LjvPOiixP8e_nZEfiBtVA", "review_id": "OFwlRHVrbi_-5jk1j-JOlQ", "text": "This was, quite possibly, the WORST Chinese food (if you can call it that) that I've ever eaten in my life.\n\nWe started with the appetizer platter for two.  The calamari was so stringy that I had to swallow it in one bite because I couldn't separate it with my teeth.  The egg rolls were at least crispy and well-rolled, but they had absolutely no seasoning other than a tad too much salt.  The shrimp were overcooked, the barbecue pork was dry, and the hot dumplings were cold and under seasoned.\n\nThen came the entrees.  I ordered Imperial Chicken, thinking that being the restaurant's namesake, it had to be good.  I was wrong.  The breading was mushy, the chicken was dry, and the sauce was basically  sweet and sour sauce with added hoisan, and several dried peppers that were burnt so badly they added an unintentional, overdone smoky flavor.\n\nMy boyfriend ordered the Ma-po Tofu.  He loves spicy food, and this was just a little spicy, but the spice overpowered all the other flavors in the dish (besides the scallions).  The tofu was a good texture, but the unbalanced sauce flavors basically rendered it inedible.\n\nApart from the horrendous food was the tepid service.  I had to ask several times for a glass of water.  The waitress came by with the water pitcher and had just enough to fill my glass up halfway, so she returned to the kitchen for a refill and stopped by to fill my boyfriend's glass.  By this time, I drank my half glass of water - and she didn't even bother to top mine off.  I tried to ask for some, but she walked away.  \n\nPlus, I thought it was supposed to be an authentic Chinese food restaurant - what's with the Vivaldi and Mozart soundtrack?\n\nSkip this place all together and hit up the Asian grocery and gas station next door.  On Fridays, they receive shipments of Pork Bao in from a bakery in Chicago that are to die for!", "business_id": "SKLw05kEIlZcpTD5pqma8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v_7KW52Z8r_su8v4uV98MA", "review_id": "_0ugMyohu3HtvtmHXmJWng", "text": "Probably the best Chinese in Madison these days.  Unfortunately, that is not saying much.", "business_id": "SKLw05kEIlZcpTD5pqma8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XxWsOrQp0gCzDmvOsGvYyA", "review_id": "Yi2O65hivy_kzn8iSJnleg", "text": "Took four kids tonight and we were all underwhelmed. The chicken egg drop soup was oddly sweet. We got a barbecue pork dish and some beef dish that both had a bland gravy. A huge platter of pot stickers that got everyone excited but ended up being ... bland. Even the dipping sauce just tasted like soy sauce. The calamari was not tough. I'll give them that. If this is the best Chinese food around... I'm sorry.", "business_id": "SKLw05kEIlZcpTD5pqma8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OGxuqUZtoynJ6ayz_VCfyQ", "review_id": "huwwc1ZpFgCtV2WLS9qIXQ", "text": "Best chinese is Madison by far, but very expensive! You do always get great service though. Yum!", "business_id": "SKLw05kEIlZcpTD5pqma8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TF9woBMrU3THfrGXo038fA", "review_id": "PtYEtgyiHYvNF2CcZ7v9Lg", "text": "We visit family in Madison at least twice a year and always make sure to have dinner here.  The shrimp sizzling rice soup is absolutely to die for, and every entree I've had has been fabulous.  Hands down the best Chinese food I have ever had.", "business_id": "SKLw05kEIlZcpTD5pqma8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Orf6p06pNjMHuPXypLbn-w", "review_id": "9mnSxTZlMmtt7uWj_nLsJQ", "text": "This place is wonderful.  One, Almost anything on the menu can be made gluten free.  Two, They have about 7 different types of loose teas to choose from.  Three, The food is GREAT!\n\nMy favorite dishes are the Three Delicacies Sizzling Rice Soup and  the Tofu Lettuce Wraps.  I am not lying when I say that I have NEVER had a dish I didn't like here.  The food is never greasy, never oversauced and never overcooked.  The seafood and veggies always have a really fresh taste... I seriously have no complaints at all.\n\nI miss you.", "business_id": "SKLw05kEIlZcpTD5pqma8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v_7KW52Z8r_su8v4uV98MA", "review_id": "DcJZa7xKv24j75BHu4Lupw", "text": "Just an update to say they don't even have the #1 spot anymore as that goes pretty easily to Ichiban on park.  Still, better than most in town.", "business_id": "SKLw05kEIlZcpTD5pqma8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "to4yos7TkaDe45-keAg74A", "review_id": "Dv0BTyIpNhHM7N_HJ3jV3A", "text": "We only ever go for their lunch special - so that's what this review is, I haven't yet gone here for dinner.\n\nThe dishes are a little hit/miss for authenticity. The Imperial Chicken is really good (not breaded like someone else said, but it's great), the sweet and sour chicken is definitely a \"miss,\" the mu shoo pork is great, although a tad greasy, the fried spring rolls are fantastic, the egg rolls are okay. \n\nThe service is FANTASTIC and the price is unbeatable for what you get. We never walk  away from lunch hungry. I suggest getting there a little early for lunch (they open at 11am) because it can get a little crowded.\n\nAlso, I love their spicy mustard - you have to try it!!!", "business_id": "SKLw05kEIlZcpTD5pqma8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n01pLYcrNOgY8Bdm3Bc5fQ", "review_id": "QFkuq7vT_F4-RfqRugmVVA", "text": "Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.\n\nI went there a second time because I couldn't remember if I liked the food or not (yes,it was THAT unremarkable). Upon going there the second time, I knew there would not be a third. Ever. \n\nI know this is Madison, but c'mon, I've had more authentic Chinese food at Panda Express. What should have been an immediate tip-off was the fact that there weren't any chinese words on the menu...and that all the clientele was white (again, yes I know this is Madison, but this is compared to other Chinese restaurants like Fugu or Ichiban). I don't actually remember the specific dishes I ordered (I've had fish, chicken, pork, and beef there), but it all just tasted as if it had been sitting in the freezer for months. Dry and flavorless. \n\nThe service was also slow. They refilled our glasses only once, after we had asked for the check.\n\nI won't be going back.", "business_id": "SKLw05kEIlZcpTD5pqma8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zJU0H-OQIbSfU9tStgFEtg", "review_id": "1DnraCHqJGQ_uWVqfChx5A", "text": "It is not delicious, but the service is good.", "business_id": "SKLw05kEIlZcpTD5pqma8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GfceHEXxy7ifcGCSOk6sjA", "review_id": "N8dvWtA26m1XchXEDZAMCg", "text": "Often rumored to have the best Chinese food in the Madison area, this restaurant is a major disappointment. My spicy tofu and vegetables dish was not in the least spicy and the tofu was only fried and would have been better marinated. The entree my dining companion ordered was also sub-par. The service was very quick and the food served very quickly, maybe too much so. Madison has great Southast Asian restaurants, but I definitely won't be eating more Chinese food  anywhere here.", "business_id": "SKLw05kEIlZcpTD5pqma8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k_M8LHAb-eJiMJ8dohrEyw", "review_id": "P0HcCuf-Ghg35Fs7-mQACA", "text": "Grilled potstickers, moo shu pork, cashew chicken. Yum!!", "business_id": "SKLw05kEIlZcpTD5pqma8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LFFOb2_HufbLkXNoBTrKIw", "review_id": "jh8euyAwA6dTGPwf3FEZTA", "text": "Yum!  Party of 7, everyone ordered their own dish and then shared with all.  Started with pot stickers and shrimp ragoon.  Grilled pot stickers were really good, could have just eaten those and been happy.  Appetizers came with a variety of dipping sauces.  Best dishes sampled were crispy orange beef, almond chicken and generals lamb.  Lamb was way tender, excellent choice.  Service was prompt and friendly, great atmosphere.  Ended meal with delicious mango ice cream.  Left happy and very full!", "business_id": "SKLw05kEIlZcpTD5pqma8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kV7ZoThXkTq9yxT7PAbq0Q", "review_id": "mxEP8SItRNidu8Jo_olF0w", "text": "I live on the east side of Madison and I always eat at the Imperial Gardens near E. Washington and this Imperial was a let down. The restaurant itself is beautiful and the decor is lovely but the food and staff wasn't as amazing as I hoped for. \n\nFor starters, the food is so expensive compared to the east side and the plates are larger but the portions are definitely not bigger. Our chicken sizzling rice soup was flavor less and completely watered down. My friend loves oyster beef but what received tasted completely different and it had a weird sort of sour after taste. I had the pepper steak and I did like how the onions and peppers are more thinly sliced but my meat also had a strange after taste.\n\nThe staff was very kind but a little annoying. It's was great at first to see how attentive they were to our needs but the waitress came to us almost every 10min and made awkward small talk which really bothered us. We could then see her staring at us from across the room waiting to start another unwanted conversation.\n\nImperial Garden Middleton will definitely be memorable but, for all the wrong reasons.", "business_id": "SKLw05kEIlZcpTD5pqma8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vLFk6nslFe35NKvlU2Tz9Q", "review_id": "nyPckYp-rdb9LCN2ti0AJQ", "text": "Decent food, slightly more expensive than their competitors, and more legit varieties on their menu.\n\nI'll give credit to Imperial Garden's decor as it is significantly more eye-pleasing than other Asian restaurants and the fact that they have a full bar. \n\nI give kudos to this place because they're the only Chinese restaurant in the area that offers peking duck, a true Chinese specialty. Their seafood selection is also pretty upstanding and are cooked well. I'm also a fan of their \"banquet\" specials, which is for when you go in groups and they offer you a selection of X many dishes to share for a set price per person (this is available for lunch and dinner I believe, though I've never been here for lunch). \n\nAside from the aforementioned pros of Imperial Garden, the other dishes on their menu (if you order without doing the \"banquet\") is average-tasting at best and overpriced.", "business_id": "SKLw05kEIlZcpTD5pqma8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6rMHhS3Hf_Ofn1hYaxaUgQ", "review_id": "Rh9GIe9GixvV6Lwr-vBMXA", "text": "Im rating this more on being American Chinese then true authentic Chinese. That being said it was very nice inside. Not too formal but definitely not a take-out joint.\n\nWe got a cup of the Hot and Sour soup. Which is always my favorite. To try something different we got the Seafood Hot and Sour soup also. Almost taste just like the regular Hot and Sour put of course more of a seafood flavor then pork. It only comes in a serving that serves 2-3. Which is a great value because the 3 of us easily got 2 cups each out of it.\n\nThe Fragrant Pork had chestnuts, green peppers, onions, mushrooms and carrots in a garlic tomato sauce, Said that it was spicy hot put I only got a tiny bit of kick. Put still good being sweet and garlicky. \n\nThe Three Delicacies Sizzling Rice dish caught me by surprise in a good way. Expecting it would come with that same bland and over salty white sauce. But I couldn't stop tasting the sauce. It was like no other white sauce I have tasted before. The waitress poured the sauce for the dish right in front of you so it was \"sizzling\". The rice was on the bottom of the skillet plate so it ended up getting crunchy. Adding a great texture to the dish. The shrimp, scallops and chicken in the dish were tender. Also in it were pea pods, water chestnuts, carrots and mushrooms.\n\nEven the fortune cookie at the end was a better grade cookie then take-out places.\n\nService was helpful, attentive and friendly.", "business_id": "SKLw05kEIlZcpTD5pqma8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0iPA-UDoxZzA-HCByswY8g", "review_id": "--uHuB7Q9AbWPZPJoszIfg", "text": "For Wisconsin, this is about the best you are going to get for Chinese Food.\n\nSorry, you live in Wisconsin.\n\nBut the food is very good.  Huge servings, enormous shrimps, chicken that is tender, fresh rice.\n\nDon't complain Cheeseheads, this is good as it gets for Chinese in Wisconsin.", "business_id": "SKLw05kEIlZcpTD5pqma8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "exEi48wqihTORdLbYyR8kA", "review_id": "fWwjh-79aID8x1qT3S0zZA", "text": "Yum. Check out back of menu soups. Very good!", "business_id": "SKLw05kEIlZcpTD5pqma8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lI9O3GZm72B94WudEYkp6w", "review_id": "Mv8xaRhWFbTLLIULmEuHfg", "text": "Lettuce wraps 3x better than PF Changs. If Yelp reviewers consider PF changs 3 stars, then this gets 5.\n\nJust to clear up for those who want authentic Chinese. Go to ICHIBAN NOW!!!", "business_id": "SKLw05kEIlZcpTD5pqma8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RdufJ-Wl0abkMOlE2WNaLw", "review_id": "Oa_wOgiz8F1k_-dRow1Nhg", "text": "How do you get voted best of for 31 years when what is served is awful? This is the worst Chinese food my entire family has had in years. We all ordered different things and none of us could eat our meals. That was $50 wasted. There was no flavor, or the flavor there was did not match the dish. How do you mess up beef fried rice? I can make it with more flavor. The Mongolian beef had a flavor but it was all wrong. If you want to waste money and still be hungry, this is the place for you. How do places keep getting good reviews when they are so bad. I use to trust Yelp reviews but lately, I've been fooled by the reviews.", "business_id": "SKLw05kEIlZcpTD5pqma8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "Mw94fVzpV71ZZjhe01hgLA", "text": "I had fond memories of dining at the Imperial Garden... back in the 1990s, when I didn't really have access to more \"exotic\" and interesting foods. I've been to this location twice within the past year or so - once for lunch with a coworker, and once for dinner with friends last night.\n\n+ Huge establishment - impressively big\n+ Quick to be seated\n+ Server was friendly\n+ Waters were refilled quickly\n+ Decent selection of bottled beers/drinks\n\n- Massive menu, but not really... many identical dishes on the menu, with different protein options\n- Food/dishes very salty, but otherwise bland in flavor. No spice, no interesting flavors/tastes\n- Sea bass dish tasted extremely fishy; sea bass should be \"clean\" and non-fishy\n- Duck was very fatty - extremely fatty\n- Red Pepper Chicken (\"very spicy\") had zero flavor and was drowned in pasty brown sauce\n- Service became extremely slow/absent after we received our entrees. Took us 30+ minutes to get checks, pay, and leave - entrees arrived at 7:15pm, we left at 8:15pm.\n\nI'm glad the four of us split entrees last night... I would've been really disappointed had I ordered something for myself. It's just... not very good. Guessing this place caters to folks who want to eat adventurously without really doing so. The food is sub-par; this place is resting on some large laurels.\n\nI'd much prefer a flavorful Thai or Indian dish. Won't be back.", "business_id": "SKLw05kEIlZcpTD5pqma8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fVkYELANscaNkQq-x2OAeQ", "review_id": "TvKHCDE5MdQEfCYqPcD14Q", "text": "Best Chinese food in the area. Great service and calming atmosphere.", "business_id": "SKLw05kEIlZcpTD5pqma8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AnW3hjm3lkvx8usob_YjzQ", "review_id": "A3yW2gOKA9BJa4bUH9r30A", "text": "What a crushing experience.\n My son was in town and when he is here we like to visit and spoil ourselves to a splurge of a dinner outing. This particular night was at the end of summer and there was an amazing thunderstorm about to occur. SO on this stormy night we decided on Chinese and I had recommended we drive to Middleton for what I had heard to be the best around.\nOk..so after a short 15 min drive we had a great parking spot...  ran inside and were greeted with a warming beautiful atmosphere.. very welcoming large foyer, nice bar area which u walk thru to get to your dining area.\nAfter the immediate seating, WE were greeted  by a pleasant asian woman and ordered drinks. which turned out to be just right.\n\nAppetizers were mediocre...nothing to remember...we had the app for two...calamari was HORRIBLE  btw  I could go into so much detail but who is gonna read all that....the following is my reason for writing...\n\nMy forewarning is NOT TO TRUST in ordering the Lobster dish. I wanted a decadent treat for myself and decided on the (market price) 45$ Lobster dinner entree which came with two choices of preparation. Ginger sauce or garlic butter  i ordered the garlic but the server said no the other was best.\nMore importantly i asked her how large the lobster was and if it was sold by pound cause it was listed as Market Price. She said she would inquire before i ordered and returned to our table and said it was 2.5 pds or larger. So that made me excited and i did not hesitate in my ordering. I thought 45 dollars was a great price for a generous 2.5 pd lobster entree.\nWhat arrived on my plate was a cut up overly sauced jigsawed puzzled lobster animation on a platter which was in no way a 2.5 pound creature to begin with. It was dismantled then pieced together to look like a lobster shape. The meat was still in shell. (and I mean IN SHELL).  There was hardly any meat to be had. The tail which should have been the meatiest portion was cut in one inch pieces with shell INTACT and had yielded maybe 2 morsel of meat total.  I was shocked as i struggled to manipulate any source of goodness from the pieces of crustacean.There was literally no lobster and what was there was swimming in overpowering sticky sauce. All in all an EXTREME disappointment. Not what I was expecting in the LEAST!!\n\nAs the storm gained intensity outdoors, my high hopes and any thoughts of returning to this eatery were un-intensified. I will NEVER return. I cannot tolerate being misled by a server\n We ended up tipping and not making a fuss...just another lesson learned. The storm raged on , I did get to spend time with my son and hopefully educate you.. Not a total loss I guess.Just stay away from places like this that lie for profit and have followings that end up being ill fated.", "business_id": "SKLw05kEIlZcpTD5pqma8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QIC6eYpIE1jyJlxYwXcb7Q", "review_id": "cke8mgbsBkRsSjTEQU4FPg", "text": "Always consistently delicious! Classic preparations of Americanized Chinese. The cashew chicken is great!", "business_id": "SKLw05kEIlZcpTD5pqma8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U0EwhTMkyoJ9vbvwlZcA5Q", "review_id": "0nuJExgk48zYRoqAWQnLUg", "text": "I was in town visiting family and someone suggested IG. When I drove up to it, it brought back yummy memories. It's been years since I ate there. I am glad we went there for dinner. We ate governors chicken, governors beef, sweet and sour chicken, peppered beef and beef chow fun. Everyone ate their plates! Service was slow that night but the food made up for it!", "business_id": "SKLw05kEIlZcpTD5pqma8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vaNuGM0tK71iR1-xg3nrfg", "review_id": "fGux-9aYtQU1t2lQ9rgPwg", "text": "There's a climactic scene in the movie Drive where the hero meets the badguy in a 'Chinese' restaurant. It's a prop for the movie to sell the idea of foreign while these two real bad American dudes hash out their differences. It's rich and exotic and mysterious and... goddamn exciting. \n\nIG is a Chinese American restaurant in the burbs of burbs that serves burbanites, but man it had that feeling.\n\nThe Russian friend and I went there on a Sunday night for their Peking Duck special. We got that and some appetizer platter and some wonton soup and some cocktails. None of it was particularly memorable, and in fact the Peking Duck skin was *not* crispy, but the presentation was spot on. There's been so much streamlining of Asian restaurants that nice chairs and big booths with lots of room is uncommon. And on top of it I am a sucker for ethnic restaurants that have good servers that can connect with customers. Do you know how rare that is? Take advantage and talk it out. Be polite and get good service.\n\nI don't think Madison's foodies would give this place four stars. But I saw a bunch of other slant eyes here with me, and I imagined they were like me, wide eyed and happy to be here eating whatever this was.\n\nI'd take my mom here.", "business_id": "SKLw05kEIlZcpTD5pqma8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aQZM7L_HPqTsRdFXhQExZw", "review_id": "xTUg5ZFk6-hqZExh-DGGvg", "text": "Hands down the best Chinese food in Madison. The chicken chow mein has been a favorite since I was a child. Try the egg rolls and the jasmine or chrysanthemum tea. You really can never go wrong here! The decor is beautiful, and makes you almost feel like you could be in a restaurant in China.", "business_id": "SKLw05kEIlZcpTD5pqma8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AEIKxjduqqu545E3T2lHog", "review_id": "dOr5E63wDvGKSpEesNSycw", "text": "Imperial Garden has been getting progressively worse over the last few years. The waitstaff has always been attentive and professional, and the wait time for food is reasonably short. The restaurant itself and the bathrooms are clean and spacious. The ambiance is relaxed and pleasant, and noise levels are comfortably low.\n\nBut none of these things can save the mediocre-to-bad food. That is, if you get your food at all. On more than one occasion, they have forgotten to include entire entrees or side dishes when I've picked up take-out. I now double-check all of my orders before leaving. The egg rolls taste like they came out of a box in the freezer. They are greasy and heavy, with very little flavor until you douse them in sweet-and-sour sauce that's so sweet it might as well be syrup. The same problems plague the entirely unremarkable crab rangoon. I've had the hot and sour soup, and disliked the taste quite a bit. Not spicy enough, and far too sour. I usually order the ginger beef stir-fry. There's hardly any ginger flavor, and the sauce is thick and also fairly sweet. If they halved the amount of sugar in everything, it would be a good start. I've had more success with the sizzling black pepper beef, which has a punch of black pepper and a good balance of meat and vegetables. On a recent trip, a friend got the beef lo mein. It had a nice quantity of beef, but an anemic quantity of vegetables. It was also very greasy and watery, and tasted extremely bland. The only reason I go here as often as I do is that my grandmother (the poster child for stereotypical Wisconsin taste buds, bless her heart) loves the three delicacies sizzling rice.\n\nI did discover one saving grace: if you dump sriracha on the food, it blends very well with the food and elevates all of the flavors. Too bad they don't have any of it at the restaurant, it could save many a dish. Bottom line: there's much better, more authentic, more balanced, and less heavy Chinese food available in Madison at comparable prices. If you're looking for good Chinese in town, check out Hong Kong Cafe on Regent or Orient House on South Park instead.", "business_id": "SKLw05kEIlZcpTD5pqma8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "5W_Dv1E2loDsoXFpi-pqcQ", "review_id": "Z0Nv8FGJJ5o5-cCNRbf2Dg", "text": "The short of the story is - we went here yesterday (Mother's Day) and were there 3 hours! Waited a full 2 hours for our food. So if you have don't mind waiting an unbelievable amount of time for food and have all day to waste, then read on. . .\n\nFor years I have drove by the Imperial Garden and referred to it as the \"Chinese Restaurant Gas Station\". I don't even know if they are connected or what, but you see them both as you turn the corner. We decided to go to this place for Mother's Day and check it out. Talking to friends over the weekend, we were told it was pretty good.\n\nThe building is nice and the atmosphere of the restaurant was way nicer than I expected. Very large and nicely decorated. Not so cheesy like a lot of Chinese-American places in Wisconsin. The hostess greeted us very nicely and having reservations we were seated right away. \n\nNow - we were a larger than average group - table of 8 - but they clearly were set up for groups this big as they had large tables in the corner of the rooms with a spinning lazy susan in the middle that was perfect for us. I think we probably could have even gotten 9 or 10 people on this table. The waitress was very nice too. Came right away and got us drinks and very friendly.\n\nThis is when things went down hill. We did order appetizers, which came out right away. Pot Stickers - both steamed and fried - which were pretty good. Once our whole group arrived we all ordered regular items from their menu. Then we waited. Waited and waited and waited. Apparently so did everyone around us. For hours - over two to be exact. The waitress did her best - kept coming by and telling us she was sorry, that the Kitchen was crazy and that we were next. Honestly we should have left - but it was hard enough getting family members from 4 households together at one time. \n\nEventually the food came out. To their credit, I thought everything tasted pretty good. I got two different shrimp dishes. Decent flavor, cooked perfectly - the snap peas and water chestnuts were good. Portion was decent on the Shrimp dinner and much larger on the chicken dinners that others in my group got. I agree with other reviews - its not the most adventurous food. Flavors were safe and my spicy shrimp wasn't very spicy at all. My sister-in-law was upset her Sesame Chicken with Broccoli came with one piece of broccoli. She complained and the waitress brought out a side of broccoli.\n\nOverall, If the food wasn't pretty good - I would have given this place one star. I give our waitress credit for holding it together too. She offered free desert but we were about an hour late for getting to another place so had to go. Saddest thing is we heard that this has been an ongoing problem with the Kitchen. Sounds like they don't fire dishes in the order they come in and they have a lot of trouble keeping up with things. If they could correct this problem and add a bit more flavor into a few dishes, the place really could be ok.\n\nTry it on your own risk - but I would plan on spending several long hours while you wait for your food.", "business_id": "SKLw05kEIlZcpTD5pqma8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HPUUg5qQpNr02I30hq4wAw", "review_id": "lRZUg6Wkqt5pamCVZjAwjg", "text": "Absolutely THE worst!  This place won \"Best of Madison\" for Chinese food for how many years??? The judge must have been completely stoned out of his mind! \nCustomer service:  Very poor.  The server never checked back until I went looking for her, wondering where our order was 50 minutes after ordering. \nFood finally arrived for our group of four--STONE COLD!  Plates themselves were hot but practically frostbite on the food.  Couldn't eat it. \nManager came by, apologized and took 50% off the bill (!!!). Should have been 100% comped. \nI'm one of those folks who normally overlooks a lot and actually hates to complain, but this culinary travesty really needed to be reported.  If this place previously had great food and service, then as of 2014 they've completely lost their \"mojo\".", "business_id": "SKLw05kEIlZcpTD5pqma8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9SU4T5EvO3UVy7e-26yCjQ", "review_id": "y5INUyGwV3PK84kKVFvpkA", "text": "This is our go-to Chinese restaurant in the Madison area.  Hands down, it's the best Chinese I've found so far.  I'd give it 5 stars if the prices were more reasonable and the dine-in environment was better.\n\nLike I said, the food is superb.  My usual dish is Cashew Chicken.  It's hard to deviate from that when it's sooooo good.  Other dishes are excellent as well.  What I like about Imperial is that the meat quality is good.  The beef is tasty and tender - not tough or \"questionable\".  The chicken is good as well - not some of the gray chicken-like material found at lesser establishments.  \n\nWe don't dine in often or at all.  It's a little more formal than I prefer, and the experience can take a while.  Just not my preference.  I keep their number in my phone and call ahead for carry-out.  That's the way to go here, imho.\n\nTheir location is very convenient for those of us that work in town and live in the western 'burbs.  The portions they give out are very fair - my cashew chicken typically leaves me with a nice lunch for work the next day. \n\nIf you're looking for top-quality Chinese food, I highly recommend getting take-out here.  If you don't mind a more formal setting and have the time, go ahead and dine in.", "business_id": "SKLw05kEIlZcpTD5pqma8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AC4-bAcxK_E1nwUPaYYqmQ", "review_id": "_wUFwGWeMyj1q1tNkkfLBw", "text": "Great Margaritas.\n\nBut it's hard to review a mexican restaurant that's as good as the next.\n\nI still wish there was a TRULY good mexican restaurant in Madison...\n\nStill waiting.\n\nAnd don't come tell me ... um... the one on Park.. what's that name???\n\n....\n\nLa Hacienda.\n\nI'd rather poke my eye out or eat at La Bambas....", "business_id": "77ESrCo7hQ96VpCWWdvoxg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dFSg9ZUwdvXO1c1ZACgZzA", "review_id": "p1E-TKofflpKoQZVRYGQsQ", "text": "Ok Mexican like everywhere else. I completely agree with the previous reviewer, \"when is the authentic one coming to this town?\" The menu cover page says it's authentic, but the men items themselves looked little more tex-mex ish. I had a fajita plate while my friend had a chicken dish (I forgot what it was called). My fajita arrived on a sizzling hot plate (that's takes care of the \"fun part\" regardless of the quality), and it was pretty good. The portion was huge, so I had to take ha;f of my plate to go, and the take out became the perfect left-over dinner next day.", "business_id": "77ESrCo7hQ96VpCWWdvoxg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uSlKnryLlnD3mvmG6DIyCg", "review_id": "0Id-TIObT-nkTFn8qxtFVg", "text": "Mi Cocina is my favorite Mexican-style restaurant in the Madison area.  I have never come away unimpressed with either the food or the service.  I can't really speak to authenticity since I wouldn't really know it if I saw it, but for what they do Mi Cocina does it well.  All I do know is that I have gotten my favorites here over and over without ever having any problems.  The staff is always friendly and fast which sets the place apart from several other area restaurants of the genre.  If only for consistency I would rate Mi Cocina a three, and with never having a bad meal I definitely would go with a high 3.5 - 4 stars.\n\nLast time I had the fried tilapia tacos, and I especially enjoyed the spicy cream-based sauce that was served on the side.  It was perfectly seasoned for my taste, though it was a bit hot for my mother.  The tilapia was lightly fried and was still tender.  The accompanying refried beans were decent, and served to allow for the spice from the tacos to dissipate.  I still put the blackened tilapia tacos at Tex Tubbs at the top of my favorites list, but these easily jumped to the #2 position.  On previous trips I've gotten flautas, which were perfectly fried and not too crispy, and the enchiladas sonora, which comes with an excellent spinach and a creamy sauce.  I also really enjoy the cheese and mushroom quesidilla and the fajitas.  My sister, who is lactose-intolerant, had found the menu a bit dairy-laden, but she did end up finding a chicken breast entree that is now her favorite.  The prices are quite reasonable and given the amount of food always a good deal.  Mi Cocina probably won't ever be held up as a paragon of the style, but it has always been reliable and enjoyable and for that I'll keep coming back.", "business_id": "77ESrCo7hQ96VpCWWdvoxg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QP-MdjpUFejr9apuAWcfQg", "review_id": "XiZqiVEOQMQRmjSriBumVQ", "text": "The food is decent, the service is better than your average Madison restaurant and the bathrooms were clean.  It is a bit out of our way but it is consistent enough to warrant more visits.", "business_id": "77ESrCo7hQ96VpCWWdvoxg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b6zxvmCa1a-ggWxObSweZw", "review_id": "jLI0BmiPnPfovnFPsqmGFA", "text": "Good food - especially if you're in a hurry. \n\nThe service is excellent.  \n\nIf you're in Brookfield try the Mi Cocina on Bluemound - I believe owned by the same people but the food is bette.r", "business_id": "77ESrCo7hQ96VpCWWdvoxg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "P8XxDN4-AZJmgqYpv864Nw", "text": "After a wonderful day spent sitting down at the Memorial Union, drinking beer and reading through the Sunday newspaper, hunger got the better part of us, and Mexican food sounded yummy.  So, our small group made our way back toward the Middleton and decided to take a short walk over to Mi Cocina.\n\nWe arrived at around 6:00pm on a Sunday and were promptly seated.  The waiter brought us chips and salsa immediately, and then took our drink orders.  Within a few minutes, our sodas arrived, along with a cheese dip.\n\nWe quickly scarfed down the salsa and cheese dip; the salsa was initially mild but then had a nice little kick to it at the end.  The chips were a thicker cut chip; they weren't the slightest bit greasy.  The queso was excellent - nice and hearty, white cheese, delicious.\n\nWe ordered our entrees and within minutes our food was available.  There was a slight mix-up with my order - I had requested chicken burritos but received beef.  No big deal; the beef burritos were decent - some chunks of potato were an interesting touch.\n\nMy dining partner ordered a sampler plate, which came with a chicken burrito, a chicken enchilada, and a tamale.  It was good as well; the chicken was far better than the ground beef.\n\nService was beyond excellent - very fast, very attentive, and as such, we left a nice tip.  Only complaints?  A tad pricey - our meal was $26 without any beers/margaritas, and there were a ton of kids in there, which was a bit distracting.  All in all a decent experience.", "business_id": "77ESrCo7hQ96VpCWWdvoxg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tpd1sxBuNgRaJcEYUQL2PQ", "review_id": "B6JNvh3UrbFnJxBXCGCqlw", "text": "It started out as an excellent place to go then they changed the menu, then they changed the menu again! The food changed names and the pricing increased but essentially it remained the same. They are now at the point where they are charging a little much for the food they are serving. I still go here because of convenience and lightning fast service. I noticed a new manager walking over the servers shoulders seemed to make the staff feeling like they were on pins and needles.\nKids eat free on Sundays so keep that in mind!", "business_id": "77ESrCo7hQ96VpCWWdvoxg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tpd1sxBuNgRaJcEYUQL2PQ", "review_id": "V_r7BJcyRWa2ZaEKS8ZKcQ", "text": "Kids eat free on Sunday!", "business_id": "77ESrCo7hQ96VpCWWdvoxg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xOe-ZopdYiu8ijimmtdrnA", "review_id": "DavxDAi3EABo4SKWYwXXsg", "text": "Ate here once with a buy one, get one coupon. I won't be heading back. Go to Los Gemelos off of State St instead.", "business_id": "77ESrCo7hQ96VpCWWdvoxg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HSfNIKyrpjGuh27nH4i0Ug", "review_id": "zsA4brB_64g6_ShSciIS4A", "text": "I love their taco loco. It's a mouthwatering fajita/taco salad concoction that I\n a. can't get enough of and\n b. can't finish.\n\nI have tried a few other dishes and nothing ranks near the crazy taco.  Warm, thick chips and a mild salsa are served bountifully. The chips aren't greasy and are not heavily salted which makes me happy. I like to add my own anyway.\n\nThey have three versions of guacamole. Yesterday we tried the most basic which was delicious and simple. We also tried an appetizer with cheese and chorizo. It was good, but quickly coagulated which resulted in an undip-able dip.\n\nMARGARITA ALERT- their house margarita... not a traditional margarita. In my opinion, it tasted like watered down orange soda. And the color is a light peach color. If you want a classic, lime margarita I have yet to find one I love here.  I'm not your typical margarita drinker.  The aftermath of too much sweet margarita mix and I do not get along.  I admit,  I'm kind of picky about margaritas, but these, these should have a warning when ordering.", "business_id": "77ESrCo7hQ96VpCWWdvoxg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cnYrqqeLhqY04kqsopBGng", "review_id": "MWJS4mfw0Rji_pyAaj31Cg", "text": "Good authentic Mexican, a lot of menu options, great service, nice quite atmosphere.", "business_id": "77ESrCo7hQ96VpCWWdvoxg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bIXI5KABBzU1Nt_RaB6Nug", "review_id": "zaGZsJTnQMSXepntO6Vsxg", "text": "I really enjoyed my dinner here. I had a fantastic fajita platter, which included beef, chicken, shrimp, and the requisite peppers and onions, but also whole scallions and tomato wedges. Delicious! The guacamole was decent, though a little bland. And my husband's mole sauce was just OK. But I really liked the spicy salsa they brought to the table when I requested it.\n\nThe service was pretty great; there was a whole team of servers that were constantly checking up on us to make sure we were doing OK. Every time we had a special request (see: the spicy salsa), they were right on top of it.\n\nBut what I REALLY liked was the margaritas; our table had a pitcher of blended strawberry margaritas, and they were absolutely perfect. Blended just right with no big chunks of ice; perfectly balanced strawberry and tequila flavor. I could have consumed that whole pitcher by myself without even putting in too much effort. Yum!", "business_id": "77ESrCo7hQ96VpCWWdvoxg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rU8yMhWdCQLx2lUwxU8uSA", "review_id": "TmcZk5dRfgIyiurzqCBgLg", "text": "So, I've enjoyed Mi Cocina before.... but I think my tastes have matured.  The salsa was good, but the sauce inside of my taco and chimichanga was a strange ketchup/bbq tasting mixture.  Beans were ok, rice, not so much.  I probably won't be back.  Sorry Mi Cocina.", "business_id": "77ESrCo7hQ96VpCWWdvoxg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "h2Lf89D3H3Ix-dLNfOpDgg", "text": "I joined a few coworkers for lunch here today... I've not been a huge fan of Mi Cocina, so I hoped the new location and fresh look would've improved the experience.\n\nIt's still just barely passable as Mexican food.  Most entrees appear to be drowning in sauces, cheese, and other gooey/greasy stuff.  The salsas are extremely watery and lacking in flavor.  The guacamole (not the tableside-made) is bland and pasty.\n\nI ordered a pollo ensalada (chicken salad), which arrived as a bowl of super watery iceburg lettuce, a slab of seared chicken breast, 4 small slices of cucumber, a spoonful of pico de gallo, and a huge glob of guacamole (which I scraped off and set aside).\n\nThe salad was ok, but as I neared the end, I literally had what looked like a small soup bowl's worth of water resting in the bottom.  \n\nMy coworker's entrees were drenched in various cheese sauces/red sauces; the taco combo was blanketed in cheese.  They loved it, but my guts would've been complaining for days... \n\nSo, enjoy the new location and ambiance - just don't expect better food.  Those who've had real Mexican food will not enjoy this place...\n\nCocina Real/Mi Cocina = FAIL\n\nFood = 2 stars\nService = 3 stars\nValue = 2 stars\nMISC = 3 stars", "business_id": "77ESrCo7hQ96VpCWWdvoxg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cMfvLtBnyXo5xlm9IB-8Og", "review_id": "eNM6eMF-GODA0CinGsayAw", "text": "This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in Madison - and I think it is the best one in town.\n\nHere's what I like:\n\nThe House Guacamole - Heaven! I always order this, and the last time, we had a table side preparation, a clear demonstration on how fresh the food is here - another thing that I love about this place - the abundance of fresh food. In all its simplicity, it's perfect.\n\nThe salsa - I've disappointed all over Madison with other Mexican restaurant's salsa, and even for that matter, all over the Midwest and parts of California. I've had the best salsa here - again very simple, but very delicious - and isn't that what matters? Food should be delicious, especially food at any restaurant.\n\nThe chips - so good, so delicious. Yes, seems so silly to rate the free chips, but again another sign that this restaurant cares about how food tastes and only serves the best of ingredients and food.\n\nAs mentioned above, the abundance of fresh ingredients, especially fresh vegetables, in all dishes.\n\nAs for the other entrees, I've never been disappointed. Take your pick - they're all good.\n\nThis restaurant has actually moved, and is no longer located on University Ave. They are now on Allen Bvld. I think they have settled in to their new place, and service is back on par.\n\nBon Appetit!", "business_id": "77ESrCo7hQ96VpCWWdvoxg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YbjG8LgT13jaOAT3NzoT0Q", "review_id": "2eJEvp6tUcCXhPxuFG5AJg", "text": "Sooo... Ok. I live Mexican food. I grew up in Southern California so my standards for Mexican food are high. That being said I assume most places are gonna be bad so that if they are good I'm quite happy.... And if they aren't well... That's what I expected. \n\nThis place made me happy and quite upset at the same time. I'll start at the beginning. The chips... Kinda bad. They were super dry and weird. Super weird consistency and zero salt. Our second basket was better, but still lacking. The salsa was ok... Not amazing but not bad. Margaritas were good and seemed to be on the strong side which no one should complain about....ever.\n\nMy burrito was actually alright. I had the carnitas burrito and it was good. It needed a bit of spicing up so it asked for hot sauce and another margarita when the waiter checked back. He said no problem. A few min pass and he brings my margarita and says he'll be right bam with the hot sauce. Ok... I'm eating very slowly because I want that hot sauce. It's now been probably 10 min since my margarita came. I don't like eating slow... And I finally say screw it and finish eating. He comes and takes my plate away... And then he brings me the hot sauce to the table. I mean really?\n\nBottom line, Drinks: Yay! Food: Ehh. Service: Booooo!", "business_id": "77ESrCo7hQ96VpCWWdvoxg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lWvnozTHpZ-tfU49Fqz-OA", "review_id": "iffr3PApzCIpUZdLUnbsAQ", "text": "On 12/26/11 our 2008 Acura TL broke down in the Wisconsin Dells. We had just purchased it earlier that year. It was a certified used vehicle so it was still under warranty. We called Acura Roadside Assistance and they sent out a tow truck that jumped us so that we could drive to the nearest dealer to have the car looked at and fixed. The closest Acura dealer was Zimbrick of Middleton and we dealt with Shane (the manager) in the service department. They replaced the battery in our car and then informed us that our car now had a check engine light on. We asked if they could pull the codes and tell us what was wrong or even clear them and see if they came back. He told us that we would have to take the car in its current condition with the light on because he said, \"It's the day after Christmas and I just don't have the manpower to deal with it.\". My Husband reiterated to Shane that he please just pull the codes so that we have an idea of what we were dealing with, Shane refused. We were worried about taking the car as we were traveling from Minneapolis to Chicago and it already broke down on us once. Plus, with the delay of the battery ordeal we'd be getting into Chicago during rush hour. We decided to cancel our hotel reservation that we had for that night in Chicago and called Acura of Brookfield. They said they could get us in first thing the next morning to scan it and see why there was a check engine light on. So we spent the night in Brookfield and that dealer took great care of us! They even reserved a rental car in case it was needed. I just wish that's who we would've went to first. Oh, and I forgot to mention earlier...Zimbrick of Middleton put a three inch black scuff on the drivers side rear quarter panel of our white car while it was in the shop. When we noticed it and went in to ask Shane to take a look at it he became extremely short with us and was down right rude. He implied to us that it was there from before and it clearly was not. His level of customer service was appalling.", "business_id": "9brW55Vzyi3ItboHWfoepg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Zoi9zXFY6DpvGWY33_8_pg", "review_id": "50vhsZAcNJLSdrGnHJycjQ", "text": "My radio and navigation system went out on my Acura.   I took it in to Zimbrick who immediately determined that a small fuse had blown.  I was glad it was only a fuse until I pick up the car and was charged $100 for replacing a two dollar fuse.  I complained but got nowhere.  They have since lost several thousand dollars of my service business to other repair shops.", "business_id": "9brW55Vzyi3ItboHWfoepg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9iD8gqFz7tweptIFNbxmqA", "review_id": "r0Rta5xi6NZvo7ekFVGYkA", "text": "The sales people in this place are the rudest I have ever seen! I walked in there and I was ready to purchase a RDX after doing research online; all I needed was a test drive to make my decision. First I was waiting for 30min so somebody would help me, and then when they did they treated me very badly and were hesitant to let me do a test drive. Then once we finally went to test the car, the sales man that was helping me made a comment like - this car was fully redesigned and Acura wants to target young and successful people - as if we weren't successful enough or good enough to buy the car. EXCUSE ME? So because I look young you assume I don't have enough to buy the car? I was very offended and disgusted, since I was very interested in that car. In the end I went to another zimbrick in town and purchased another car. On fish hatchery road they treated me very well, and aided me with all my needs.\nI am very offended and was never mistreated in such way in my entire life.", "business_id": "9brW55Vzyi3ItboHWfoepg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Jpb5uSnlLKD4RJzk7UGwkQ", "review_id": "N-0xuc5iePJ6hJ0VnSHN5Q", "text": "I love Zimbrick Acura. I love every Zimbrick in the city for that matter. I have never had a bad experience here. I have come here for every little item I needed done and have never felt cheated or had the blanket pulled over my eyes. There have been a few things where I was expecting a HUGE bill for things like the stabilizer for my rear suspension that had been slightly bent. I bought a new one and brought it in thinking well Labor will be $100. Zimbrick got me right in, said it would take an hour, had it out in half an hour and didn't charge me a dime. Another time I have come in expecting to replace all my breaks and rotors and Zimbrick saved me about $300 without having to replace everything. \n\nI have worked with a few guys here and they have ALL been extremely professional and treated me like family. The guy I usually go to even just chats with me about cars and such while i'm having service done. (Mainly getting my oil changed). The facility itself is nothing less than perfection, in my opinion, when it comes to dealerships. It is clean, well layed out, they have a great lounge with a Big Screen TV, leather chairs, FREE WIFI, and the best of all... Free Starbucks Coffee. I have had nothing but great experiences from Zimbrick and not just Zimbrick Acura. However, BECAUSE of Zimbrick Acura I expect to buy another Acura and stay with them for a VERY very long time. Thank you Zimbrick Acura! YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST OF THE BEST.\n\nP.S. When I was having major service done they let me choose what I wanted to drive while I waited for the day.  NOBODY does that. So I had some fun with a brand new TL one day on a secret \"test\" road Zimbrick European showed me when I was buying my car just off Rimrock Road.", "business_id": "9brW55Vzyi3ItboHWfoepg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OtpHvQFGbZ4sONaQAXankg", "review_id": "fkFP5xIO9x7EwptpRcdAnQ", "text": "This is going to sound very weird:  I actually look forward to bringing my Acura in for service here.  There.  I said it.  Why? They are extremely efficient, and they manage to make me feel like a rockstar every time I go in.  Now, I love my little Acura--but having a fling with one of the brand spanking new, sporty little numbers they provide as loaners makes the whole experience feel adventurous and decadent.  Even though I'm dropping lots of moulah on a brake job.  And I have to give the car back.", "business_id": "9brW55Vzyi3ItboHWfoepg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9TDqZLPsOgWERXii_etbcw", "review_id": "S96SbDEyr6dXImYnYXVs5A", "text": "The outdoor sand volleyball courts are nice, and there is an outdoor bar area for spectators, celebrating a win, or drowning your sorrows after a loss.  There is also a playground right there which is nice for people that bring their kids along.  The outdoor soccer field looks nice, but they don't have a scoreboard, so you can't tell how much time is left in the game or keep track of the score.  The facility seems well kept, and the staff has been very nice.\n\nIf you have a serious team and are competitive, Keva is a great place to play sports.  If you are looking for something more laid back and social, there are plenty of nice bar leagues around which may be a better fit.", "business_id": "368m5-RtrrYWf4hPM_bMlg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uhsQFs68oZHrKVMPinwfrQ", "review_id": "L0jJZuNLkLFHU3wS3nfmig", "text": "keva is a large sports complex with indoor and outdoor soccer, volleyball and basketball courts. it is hands down the nicest facility i've played volleyball at in the madison area. it would get more stars from me if it weren't for a few things: \n\n1. their leagues are much more expensive than others in the area (and the seasons are shorter as well). pooley's and mscr don't have the same facilities, but their seasons are longer.\n\n2. it's in the middle of nowhere. the location is only convenient if you live in Middleton or on the far west side. driving there from anywhere else suuuucks, especially in the winter.\n\n3. it is always cold in there. if they're going to charge what they do for leagues, the least they could do is turn the heat up a bit, or do something with their insulation.", "business_id": "368m5-RtrrYWf4hPM_bMlg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s__z7O5ybdky0KmXkA6MZA", "review_id": "-IZnuvii3PkudUtn6xQ-Jw", "text": "My wife and I have played in the volleyball leagues (sand and indoor) and our kids do some of the kids programming.  Facility is very nice and great atmosphere. Instructors have all been really nice and referees do there best, but very nice. :) Only reason I have it 4 stars instead of 5 was because of the high costs. As someone else said in their review, it is more expensive and sessions are shorter. But overall,  very good.", "business_id": "368m5-RtrrYWf4hPM_bMlg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vlSA47FlfINOpooclRc7VQ", "review_id": "hHBoVh_8HxDmQWMxBfXNuA", "text": "I really enjoy this shop. Its definitely. Pricey, but high quality so i feel its worth it for the bird seed maybe not the feeders. But backyard birders should definitely check it out", "business_id": "YjoSdr8uJslIebsQP6c18w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "011Ny5tOdSs_ZI_EzILaRA", "review_id": "9TBjzZPKqMZakIQC0UbP7g", "text": "Best birdseed in town. Love their feeders but they ARE overpriced a bit.", "business_id": "YjoSdr8uJslIebsQP6c18w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0-Ah9tvcmZruTYLdatVnYA", "review_id": "fPcj0jLlazfzVxZM5h3Cqg", "text": "Great selection of birdseed, birdhouses, books, and other fun wildlife-related gifts. Yes, they may cost more than eBay, but you get great service from the staff who are helpful in answering questions. They are knowledgable and happy to help.", "business_id": "YjoSdr8uJslIebsQP6c18w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "XxWsOrQp0gCzDmvOsGvYyA", "review_id": "osWQaFa6Odook3kTUe4ygQ", "text": "Only stayed two nights but would be very comfortable with a much longer stay.  We had a 2-bedroom suite and it was HU-uge!  Two masters, I initially took the one closer to the front door before realizing I'd given the kids the king bed.  Mommy don't play that.  I made everyone switch.  Three tvs.  Two ironing boards and irons.  Kitchenette.\nThe layout and amenities was very much like a Residence Inn but maybe a (small) notch cheaper.\nThe pool/hot tub was really nice.  Indoors, clean and completely empty AND open 24 hours!  Who does that?  It's completely separate from the other buildings, so we didn't feel bad when we were having chicken fights at 11:30 pm our first night (jet lag, ya know).  When we checked in we were told many of the guests were \"transplants\" so we'd most likely have the pool and hot tub to ourselves.  Which made me ask, why would people relocating to the area not want to use the pool?  Doh!  She meant literally transplant PATIENTS at Univ. Hospital or the VA.  I guess I went blond for the weekend...\nOn the map, you'd think there would be major freeway noise as this hotel seriously couldn't get any closer to the beltline.  We heard absolutely nothing.  Either there's good soundproofing or they shut the highway down at midnight.  Also no noise from other rooms.\nDecent standard buffet breakfast.  Sunday paper had no funnies... Did they take 'em out or don't they do that in Wisconsin??\nI would totally stay here again.", "business_id": "rKNtd_M2kWDW8sQKYzetKA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Nh9Nh26tHHwmFigMOO-CUw", "review_id": "QQYSbgH6yIkmtSYhbJBi2A", "text": "I recommend you stay here if you need a hotel in the area. Comfortable and clean. Stayed here two nights. Breakfast is always really good and really well stocked and FREE. On certain weeknights they serve FREE BEER. FREE BEER. \n\nThe service at Staybridge is always stellar and this location did not disappoint. Kenny deserves major props. He was really cool.\n\nInternet worked great (free too) and everything in the room was in working condition and clean. \n\nThe sitting area in the lobby was a happening place and very relaxing to kick it and watch sports. Nice place.", "business_id": "rKNtd_M2kWDW8sQKYzetKA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mDqWHJG-NQq9ycwV07wjkg", "review_id": "NjYnkcTBBAn_3EjR0vTPSg", "text": "I recently spoke with the manager regarding extended stays at this location and he provided a tour of the facilities and a couple rooms. I'm extremely impressed with the service and facilities and plan to go here for future visits while in the Madison area.", "business_id": "rKNtd_M2kWDW8sQKYzetKA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mDqWHJG-NQq9ycwV07wjkg", "review_id": "RnEU_kI5BGGWfUUeIUFuvQ", "text": "I've stayed here a couple times now.  If I reviewed my first stay if probably would have been 2 or 3 stars. Lucky for them.  \n\nBack to my most recent stay.  It was the best experience ever.  (Second to the Double Tree in Carmel, IN.)  I walked in the lobby around 1PM and was greeted by Bobbie.  He was handling the desk by himself and I explained that we would wait in the lobby until they had a room ready (since we were 2 hours early for check in).  \n\nMy husband was anxious to watch the Bears game so he found a spot in the cozy waiting area with a big screen TV.  Bobbie offered to check us in early and I asked about our accommation request to be near the elevator or an area that would require very little walking.  It appeared that he may have had a challenge with our request.\n\nI explained the huge inconvenience with our last visit.  The lady that checked us in, sent us to one of the farthest rooms along the zig zag cooridor.  AFTER we requested a room that required very little walking (due to traveling with a family member on oxygen) and THAT was the best they could do for us?  My husband was exhausted before he was half way to the room.  Needless to say, he didn't want me to request a \"closer\" room after that.  This is why I give them my request when I book the room.\n\nFortunately for all of us, the extra planning helped. An extra bonus was that Bobbie ask if I was Priority Club Rewards member.  Well I wasn't, but I planned on asking...and of course it slipped my mind.  Thankfully, because Bobbie asked me about it, I am now a Priority Club member! This is great because we will be coming here a few times a year.  Bobbie was really good about explaining the details of the membership and even let me know how I can get extra points online.\n\nDid I say how great Bobbie was?  Well...he was everywhere!  He hand-delivered our new membership information to our room (with chocolate and a beverage). Whenever he saw me in the lobby, he always asked if there was anything I needed.  He also helped out with the breakfast buffet in the morning.  He literaly was everywhere!  It's not like he was leaning on the counter when I saw him.  No, he was very proactive in genuinely making his guests feel comfortable.  He's definitely a keeper.  \n\nWhenever I'm in the Madison area, I will continue to book at this Staybridge because of my experience and the excellent service that Bobbie provided.", "business_id": "rKNtd_M2kWDW8sQKYzetKA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mDqWHJG-NQq9ycwV07wjkg", "review_id": "T2VjBxpQg9GY26MYA2Focg", "text": "So I used the \"CHAT ONLINE with an agent\" option today.  You can find this link near the top, right side of the screen on the main Overview page on thier website.  I've used this feature with other organizations in the past - so it wasn't really new for me.  I chatted with Vivian and she answered my quick question about dog fees in a timely manner.  That's all I could ask for.  Thanks Vivian!  \n\nSince I wasn't able to find \"Dog Fee\" information on the website, I offer the info here:\n\n\"Pets allowed with nonrefundable fee of 75 USD per stay. No larger than 80 lbs. Pet agreement must be signed at check in. Call hotel for details. Record of complete and up to date vaccinations required.\"\n\nI hope this helps all the dog lovers out there.  :)", "business_id": "rKNtd_M2kWDW8sQKYzetKA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mDqWHJG-NQq9ycwV07wjkg", "review_id": "qjvo8SZMWwEkjkB4UBs5gw", "text": "I can't say enough great things about this location in Middleton.  Earlier this year, I had a one-bedroom suite for almost three months.  A family member was in the hospital at UW-Madison during this time and this hotel was more than accommodating for the specific needs in our situation.\n\nI'm not going to go into the specific details of the accommodations partly to protect individual privacy.  The other reason not to get so detailed is simply because I think the staff went so far out of their way that these \"favors\" may potentially be abused by other guests if they were aware of the extreme kindness.  \n\nAs I mentioned, this hotel offered many special accommodations.  This allowed us to truly  feel like we had a \"home away from home\".  Most of the staff knew me by name.  They were sensitive to the fact that I had a loved one who was in the hospital and critically ill. I wasn't alone in this, though.  There were many other guests in a similar (if not same) situation as me.  This hotel could be a pilot for partnering up with hospitals in a win, win, win scenario that benefits the hotel, hospital, and the guest/patient.  In addition, I would not be surprised if they have special training for their staff in the area of customer service and handling special accommodations.  \n\nThe manager, Brad, is visible and on-site on a regular basis.  He and his staff organize and manage a social for their guests three nights a week.  The social offers a free meal and drinks (including beer and wine) for a couple hours in the evening. And, as the name describes, it allows their guests an excellent opportunity to socialize.  \n\nThere are several hotel options recommended by UW and we tried three of them.  This one may be five miles away from the main UW hospital, but it is a straight shot along University Avenue.  Now that UW purchased the Best Western Intowner, there is much more of a push with them recommending their newly owned property to UW patients.  The Intowner is fine, but the best thing going for it is how close it is to the hospital. The Staybridge-Middleton, outshines them in so may ways - indoor pool, hot tub, laundry facility, garage, large suites, kitchenettes, socials, breakfast buffet,and most of all...the staff.\n\nUnfortunately, I can not remember all the names of the staff that I would love to thank.  Our housekeeper was perfect.  She cleaned only when we needed it and got to know our preferences.  For instance, she asked if we could use an extra box of Kleenex because she remembered us requesting an extra box the week before.  She always did a great job cleaning and freshening up our room and never invaded our space. \n\nI noticed how well the staff work together as a team and support each other when the need arises.  It's obvious that the staff members are cross-trained to manage various work areas and different shifts.  For instance, I first met Bonnie on the shuttle.  She arrived at UW Hospital to pick me up.  She even showed me a quicker route back to the hotel during rush hour.  During my stay, I also saw Bonnie at the front desk, at the breakfast buffet, in the kitchen area, in the dining area, managing the socials, and even came to our suite to fix the television!  It turned out that the remote needed new batteries - which she was prepared for.\n\nI also feel like I got to know Ana pretty well since she worked the breakfast buffet many mornings.  Between her and Bonnie, I just don't know how they always seem to make everything run so smoothly.  \n\nThere is another lady with short blonde hair (sorry, I can't seem to remember her name)  that always worked the socials.  She was so welcoming and learned what I like to eat and drink.  She even encouraged me to take food \"to-go\"  when I needed to rush back to the hospital.  It was like being with family.\n\nJan, Justin and Bobby are always a pleasure at the front desk.  Not only are they welcoming, but they go out their way to get answers to your questions and take care of any requests.  \n\nMy final comments are definitely not the least important.  During my stay, I noticed that there was a team of about three housekeeping staff members who appeared to have cognitive/mental disabilities.  I was so pleased to see this and know that this hotel and the manager recognize the need to utilize talents that are so often overlooked. There may have been moments of inconvenience for the guests or perhaps mistakes made by these staff members.  However, this is how they learn and become an integral part of society.  I commend Brad Cook for making diversity a priority.\n\nUntil my next stay...", "business_id": "rKNtd_M2kWDW8sQKYzetKA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TMjZKlOpwoctRmZYdVzr8A", "review_id": "nVnl4ZlHWGKgyxtu_tA7gQ", "text": "Location, location, location.  Great place in downtown Middleton.  Close to all of the places you just need to visit, such as the Mustard Museum (yes, you need to go there), Hubbard St. Diner (try the pies or the carrot cake), and definitely go to the live band at the Capital Brewery a block away on Friday night.  Fantastic place to walk and just enjoy the ambiance of a great little town.  Oh, and free breakfast, free food and drinks on Tues-Thurs, free morning newspapers and spacious suites are all wonderful.", "business_id": "rKNtd_M2kWDW8sQKYzetKA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TLo_MqJ98pc8ImS8CPb-4Q", "review_id": "2TL6X5Aftp6xpKuCj9O_zQ", "text": "I came to Madison and tried out this club.  VERY  NICE for the individual price.  A warm pool, lap pool, two hot tubs, cardio/weight room upstairs, weight room downstairs, raquetball courts, you name it.  Had a great workout, and and an awesome protein shake at their smoothy bar on my way out!  Really nice staff too!", "business_id": "x7xS2DJvu8klyNzcpN8QHg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zxRhpU-ATbWKcDLEsFfT0A", "review_id": "c4d4cuzbiWdDPWvP3OETBQ", "text": "Harbor Athletic Club is great.  We use it all the time - swimming classes for the boys and yoga, pilates, and cardio classes for my wife.  No classes for me, but I still enjoy the club.\n\nMembership dues are right in line with other major clubs in the area.\n\nHighly recommended!", "business_id": "x7xS2DJvu8klyNzcpN8QHg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gxloYXYIO3E64yTr5RXt9w", "review_id": "ObWcWsSDYB0BnYldwHxURQ", "text": "Look, I love this place and I don't want you to join. It's the antithesis of the meat market known as Princeton club. \n\nSadly, smoothie bar/cafe is gone. \n\nHarbor is a really laid back health club that has everything that I need and more. The only downfalls are that it's super old and kind of put together like a corn maze.\n\n8 years and counting!", "business_id": "x7xS2DJvu8klyNzcpN8QHg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4o9WPIHKZigkAD9r0BzNQg", "review_id": "y0WheVk1dsXWzJxK_SevBA", "text": "Member here for 10 years total--  I love clean! I love being able to walk away from noisy kids and go into another pool since i am a swimmer I like choices. Cool people -- members keep to themselves dont try to interfere with your workout with chit chat  I LOVE THIS !! We are busy working out no talking needed ! Great classes!  Great equipment and you can use other clubs too with their membership win win \nBut umm yeah don't join K? It is hard enough to find parking as it is !\n\nI went astray for a bit I will admit tried the Princeton Club to see what I was missing out on all the hoopla. What I found was old band aides that did not seem to move for days left around the pool and inches of standing water where you are supposed to wring out your suit NASTY !!\n\nI found my way back and like the Prodigal son who returns home after making mistakes I am back and I am happy!!", "business_id": "x7xS2DJvu8klyNzcpN8QHg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_tGp650EdGkIZHwKs2aY6g", "review_id": "BJUsfbI2ISmnCzG1q6ZZ0w", "text": "This is a well-run club that has seemingly unlimited choices for its members at a very reasonable price. The strength and cardio equipment is modern and always in working condition, and you rarely if ever have to wait for anything. The group fitness options are plentiful and the instructors are engaged and motivating. I don't partake, but there are a ton of yoga, Pilates and Barre offerings in the wellness center across the parking lot from the main facility. The pool areas are clean and well-maintained, and the water in the pools is kept at a comfortable temperature. I've worked out a Harbor for a year now. The club has the appearance of a facility that has expanded multiple times as best it can given the architecture of the building and the space available. It's not easy to navigate as there are many separate rooms, but the staff is friendly and helpful and it's easy enough to figure things out once you get the hang of the layout. I wouldn't mind an update of the facility, but not at the expense of higher prices. It's clean and friendly and doesn't lack options and to me, that's most important.", "business_id": "x7xS2DJvu8klyNzcpN8QHg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "UVoJK5hHErOtgr8TQkkDsw", "text": "I hate myself for reviewing Dominos, but I have to give props to this location for their awesome service and incredible speed. A++++ service - friendly, helpful, and enjoyable.  Definitely not what you'd expect from a carryout chain pizza place.\n\nThe \"all new\" pizza that the commercials boast about tastes exactly like the \"old\" pizza to me.  Perhaps there's a bit more garlic flavor to the crust, but otherwise seems to be the same 'ole Dominos pie.\n\nPricey, too. A 14\" Brooklyn with 3 toppings and a pair of chocolate lava cakes was $25. Ouch!!! Same deal from Papa Johns would've cost $15.\n\nI usually eat Dominos pizza about once every 2 years. Even with the \"all new\" pizza, I don't think I'll be sampling with any more frequency.\n\nSummary:\n\nService = 5 stars (awesome folks working here, seriously!)\nFood = 2 stars (despite being \"all new\" it still tastes the same to me)\nValue = 1 stars (extremely pricey for take-out pizza)\nMisc = 5 stars (online ordering is the best system ever)", "business_id": "KTqNU4plO23583DYAMGXYg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ot-QjYpIdVsluuxcqidjkA", "review_id": "pN3yjpKxfEkwY5a38sTs-A", "text": "Somehow amid 18 credits both semesters of my senior year, I also managed to find time to do a whole lotta scrapbooking.  And this place pretty much carries everything and anything you need.  Printed papers, solid papers, pens and markers and pencils, stickers, die-cuts, acid-free adhesives, scissors, punches, and a great selection of albums.  I think they have classes, too, but being the *expert* scrapbooker I am (brushes hair off shoulder), I never checked those out though I'm sure they're a lot of fun.  Their workroom is well-stocked, and (*nerd alert!*) it is really fun & satisfying to lock yourself in a space like that with all the necessary tools and make an entire scrapbook in an evening or afternoon.\n\nMiddleton is really close to Madison/the UW Campus and convenient to get to.  The store is spacious and well laid-out; really, a photo-fanatic's dream!", "business_id": "cgCqxPhadIAlsqnD1MoWuQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LFsJK5nPekuVciOQ83Niiw", "review_id": "mwUrRrRxH8mRwWF0-FjZIw", "text": "I have had too many negative experiences with the staff in this store.  Today I tried going back after a year, and again the staff is so unhelpful, unknowledgeable and downright rude.  I called to talk with the Manager, and her attitude is just as bad.  Which I guess explains the attitudes of the staff.  There are plenty of other places to shop that actually appreciate and help customers.", "business_id": "cgCqxPhadIAlsqnD1MoWuQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oSA746-4MCJpWorJkzxqpQ", "review_id": "C2TgNDrsWwRnM_79A50npg", "text": "Pricey, but plentiful. Since all the local independent scrapbook stores in the Madison area are now gone this is really the only option for good scrapbook supplies (apart from the small amounts at places like JoAnn's or Michaels) and they have most things you would need. \n\nRecently, I've been in a few times to use their workroom. It's free of charge Sun - Thu and you can have access to their tools and such. The chairs are very comfortable too. \n\nVery friendly staff, though they sometimes get a bit too chatty and aren't anywhere near the register when you need them. If I could improve Archiver's, it would be to have a more attentive staff in regards to sales and more reasonable prices (for a large chain, they have prices on many things that are higher than small stores - bizarre).", "business_id": "cgCqxPhadIAlsqnD1MoWuQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s6jCWGy3Jtg-9oIs21snDw", "review_id": "BDVjP6YTB6xeKdlPyhP6Eg", "text": "Never again will I shop this store!  I have been an extremely loyal customer for well over 5 years.  Several weeks ago I made a very large purchase of many items in order to make a scrapbook for my daughter's bridal shower.  During the course of that shopping experience, an associate kindly offered to keep my selections at the checkout desk while I continued to shop; however, inadvertently another associate also added another customer's purchases to my pile as well, which I did not discover until a few days ago when I proceeded to put together the scrapbook.  When I attempted to return about $20 worth of merchandise that I had paid for but had not selected, I was told I was past their 30-day policy and I was simply out of luck. I later discovered, however, that I had returned these items WITHOUT a receipt, I would have been given a store credit--which I had expressly requested but been denied because I was careful enough to save my receipt!  Nope...no more of my business and I'm telling my story to every woman I know!", "business_id": "cgCqxPhadIAlsqnD1MoWuQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LQWlBt00QZrvn7McdS_Z_g", "review_id": "90r6tHSlJG08hq3Jm5Ifig", "text": "I make jewelry...for myself and for others. I am always looking for a great deal on the finest beads and findings. \n\nMy first visit to this Michael's came on the day after Thanksgiving. Hell? No really. After elbowing through a few rows of ladies, I reached a mongo wall of strings of beads. Heaven!\n\nThey have the best selection I have seen, really, anywhere. There are always coupons to be found...on their website, in the Sunday newspaper, on your door step, or sign up to get them delivered to your mailbox. It makes a major difference on your wallet. \n\nNow that's what I call a finding!", "business_id": "YDUB7-NgjKEFn8CERLoKXQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LFsJK5nPekuVciOQ83Niiw", "review_id": "2nQEl0Qb1GCbp0xNmMM3kg", "text": "Friendly staff...tons of great ideas and products!  I came here after a disappointing experience at Archivers in the same mall.  From now on, I'll happily come here instead!", "business_id": "YDUB7-NgjKEFn8CERLoKXQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oSA746-4MCJpWorJkzxqpQ", "review_id": "lG3C1Agp5WnreOS-7R-r-g", "text": "Well, it's a Michaels. Nothing particularly special there. Normally, I'd give most Michaels stores 4stars, but this one tends to be a bit messy and has the wonkiest layout of any craft store. Also, if you pop in and don't find what you're looking for, you have to loop through ALL the checkouts to exit (not just pass by one like at most similar stores). This makes me feel a bit uncomfortable if they happen to not have what I'm looking for or if I just stop in to price something, etc. \n\nOverall, a decent place. Greenway Station on the whole is a bit of a weird shopping center, but I do love that a craft store is in the mix.", "business_id": "YDUB7-NgjKEFn8CERLoKXQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pXTM0MEmK24EO1NQK8zKMw", "review_id": "oril8e7RJUzUifN77YfsIQ", "text": "It's a strip mall near a bunch of hotels off the beltline.  They have a few cool stores like Ann Taylor Loft, Michaels, and a huge scrapbook store.  Other than that, its nothing special and you're probably better off going to another mall in the area for a more extensive selection.", "business_id": "x7pStpT09Tdc8d7oRU0Tmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QP-MdjpUFejr9apuAWcfQg", "review_id": "qNYvQI1IwPuob8Le_9ym5Q", "text": "I differ on the previous review on Greenway Station. I wouldn't take the time to go to a traditional mall. First you have to park and then find the store you want to go to. This has wasted 45 minutes of my life. I guess if I had time to loiter and wander about I would share your view. Malls are dieing across the country and life style centers are the future. In and out quickly.", "business_id": "x7pStpT09Tdc8d7oRU0Tmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sgkRdA1a1Vymdp83Qbikig", "review_id": "0Qel5LOSU6Of9rWt5N_qKg", "text": "I find the Greenway Station Shopping Center to be a nice retreat from the Towne Malls where I often feel claustrophobic breathing in recycled air, dodging oncoming traffic, and avoiding all the kiosk vendors...blech! Conversely, Greenway is never over-crowded, parking is easy to find, and during the spring/summer seasons you can get your daily dose of vitamin D while you shop.\n\nThe selection of shops is much smaller, yes, but the Center also houses the higher-end, but still commercial, boutiques that you can't find elsewhere in Madison (e.g. White House Black Market - one of my favorite boutique shops from back home). \n\nSolo shopping at Greenway is definitely one of my favorite ways to spend a sunny Sunday afternoon. :)", "business_id": "x7pStpT09Tdc8d7oRU0Tmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hyAMhpe0hSdZIu88byeCLw", "review_id": "pvSnOq6WYRWbYk2D9rKx6w", "text": "This mall was adjacent to the hotel where I was staying. It seemed to have some nice stores (Loft), and the general mall stuff. I was excited that it had a World Market (my favorite store of all time), and it was Wednesday, Double Coffee Points Day! \nHowever, nothing else stood out to me, and I wasn't impressed with the restaurant selection. In fact, that is a theme for Madison in general. I had to drive a bit away to get something other than a sandwich for lunch.", "business_id": "x7pStpT09Tdc8d7oRU0Tmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RvweNJFVkR3ttkWsIBy7nQ", "review_id": "PeKAIOslEcZjMCUMum3Nxg", "text": "I have mixed emotions.  I love coming here because it has locations of store that I can not find in other malls in the Madison area.  However, the parking lot situation drives me crazy.  I am not sure what they were trying to do but it is annoying.  Some days I find it impractical to walk the entire length of the area.  However, parking is just as frustrating.  Between the winding roads and entrances of restaurants, I feel like it is only a matter of time before I accidentally hit a patron.  \n\nAdmittedly, this is not just a problem for their venue.  So please take that with a grain of salt.  Otherwise, I appreciate their wide range of stores from little box (like Michael's) to the Loft.  I also enjoy that the Irish pub and Cheeseburger in Paradise are set a little ways away.  This allows them to be open air restaurants without dealing with the mall congestion.", "business_id": "x7pStpT09Tdc8d7oRU0Tmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Fiec-fG39Gkd5mTK5WEi7w", "review_id": "x77Xi3WbLCilyV2CWWqy1Q", "text": "Greenway station is a total joke.  It seems like the management can't keep businesses to stay more than six months.  They don't have really any good stores that make me stop and shop.  There really is no big draw.  The resturants are worthless.  No men's stores what so ever.  On top of all this the location is horrible.  Make this a dead mall and it will be more exciting.", "business_id": "x7pStpT09Tdc8d7oRU0Tmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sdk6OOrj9nZ8z6Ob0jcpDw", "review_id": "38NJNnXPRblxZMCCttALKQ", "text": "The whole chain of Barriques around the Madison area are wonderful.  This one boasts a fireplace that my friend and I spent hours in front of trying to stay warm last weekend.  The staff was friendly and the atmosphere is cozy.  The extensive wine and liquor collection made me almost salivate. 5 stars.", "business_id": "1-EIdeHewfEVcpoZm38N8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jgDdaSrlmpCnG3fY__qfUg", "review_id": "roqrXWz2AkO7zD7cAJzJ8A", "text": "i agree with kelly. the staff is really knowledgeable about their wines and i love the variety. the atmosphere is excellent. depending on when you go, you can get good baristas or not-so-good baristas. but when you get a good one, the whole place is absolutely fabulous.", "business_id": "1-EIdeHewfEVcpoZm38N8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hTYXeRD6IZoSb2aYoeEOIg", "review_id": "adECeHUgc1kKpYMYmDgCNA", "text": "I love almost everything about the Middleton location. Big tables to study at or meet friends, great selection of wine and beer, free internet access and busy enough to not feel strange but slow enough that you can almost always get a seat. Also their wine tasting is a lot of fun and interesting when I want to play adult for a night. The only downfall is that the service can tend to be somewhat indifferent to you standing behind the counter. Overall a great place.", "business_id": "1-EIdeHewfEVcpoZm38N8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DxskpNqrzI8y4dkb0DBZsg", "review_id": "_rRcBjqGWlS9iCNpsC72qQ", "text": "Barrique's in general is great - they know their wine, and they serve Milwaukee's own Alterra coffees and baked goods.I've been to two of their other Madison locations and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere and comfortable seating areas. \n\nHowever, this morning on my way out of Middleton, the staff at the Middleton Coffee Trader location was dismal. At 7:30 a.m., the assumption in a coffee shop three blocks from a major freeway entrance should probably be that people are on their way to work, or just generally not interested in a leisurely 15-minute wait for a latte!\n\nWhen I entered the store there was one person already waiting for an espresso drink, one person ahead of me and no one behind me. After one of the three employees rung me up, I waited several minutes as the barista VERY leisurely made the person in front of me's cappucino. She was literally pulling an espresso, standing for a few seconds talking to the other girl, then steaming the milk, then standing, and so on.\n\nAfter she finally finished the other guy's drink, she wiped her area down and took her sweet time to start my drink. It was very obvious I was there waiting, and very obvious that she was just wasting time. Meanwhile, her and one of the other employees started to argue with one another, all the while she does nothing. Finally, I tried to make eye contact with one of them, because I really was in a hurry to get back to Milwaukee. Finally, she made my drink, slooooooowly. \n\nAs an aside, I'm not that uptight or fast-paced of a person, but customer service with no customer focus really gets on my nerves, and there is simply no excuse for ignoring a customer in a coffee shop at 7:30 in the morning. The whole experience left a bad taste in my mouth.", "business_id": "1-EIdeHewfEVcpoZm38N8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y-nr6eaHwP3HF1jV4JKDJw", "review_id": "4O93Ljg7jCvobaxe70Cxmg", "text": "Although this might not be my favorite Barriques location, it IS closest to me. Still has the great Alterra coffee, but I'm just not sure about the atmosphere. Not that there's anything horrible to report, but it's just not the most relaxing location. Easy to get in and out of, which is a plus.", "business_id": "1-EIdeHewfEVcpoZm38N8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nd_ocknNVYaa1Sqy9V9PXA", "review_id": "spmdYML9ABT8K62q7gDDpQ", "text": "I'm going to say that I like it better here than the downtown Madison location for a very simple reason: Seating. It's also a great option to have when stuck out in Middleton for the holidays. This place helps that little Middleton stay classy and it helps me stay sane when I make my annual return to the west side.\n\nOtherwise, I'm staying in Madison for my coffees.", "business_id": "1-EIdeHewfEVcpoZm38N8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rO3EJK-Bka_eRF9_oJ1nZA", "review_id": "Noj_gbMvlAxnUnXnYgTPeg", "text": "I love the concept of a coffee shop/wine & beer store in one. The tea selection was nice & the atmosphere quaint. The lattes were better than Starbucks (but really- is that saying much?)", "business_id": "1-EIdeHewfEVcpoZm38N8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mqKZD27fxWYIP5Aedph-AQ", "review_id": "u_4StEqNgi1F5Va36gPe1A", "text": "Coffee is fine, although I agree with Laura F. below. Service has always been VERY slow, despite 3 baristas working at the counter. I'd recommend not stopping here on your way to work, but its an OK place to pick up a latte on the weekend or get a bottle of wine.", "business_id": "1-EIdeHewfEVcpoZm38N8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Au8zxtMKpouKEfG0GnXo-A", "review_id": "Yskk1fgYgTeCQyz-Z7h0OA", "text": "I was intrigued when I heard that there was a place that combined a liquor store with a coffee shop. I don't know that the 2 necessarily compliment each other... In fact, the counters for both have their backs to each other.\n\nIn any event, they have a good selection that is fun to browse through, and they make a decent cup of coffee.", "business_id": "1-EIdeHewfEVcpoZm38N8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CfHKRE1PJL2snv1ICGhgeA", "review_id": "es7GnRtZRuV78geY7ziF-g", "text": "They should call it S&M Wine & Spirits. The worst of the Barriques around.... The attitude from the girls working there! They do everything they can to make you feel you are beneath them. I work in Middleton and was stopping daily until I could not put up with the attitude any more. The final draw was when I stood there at the counter for 20min with other customer behind me waiting while I got to listen to. \"You know\" \"Oh my god\" \"She didn't\". \"really, really\" \"Oh my god\" \"He hooked up with who\". The girl working the cash register would look over at me and the others waiting and roll here eyes as she kept on talking with the barista.... When she did take my order she got it wrong. This is basically what I got for service for weeks, so I don't chalk this up to a single rotten apple.", "business_id": "1-EIdeHewfEVcpoZm38N8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8CuL35s__PeCu7tUKjaoIw", "review_id": "WAWGSaa2TXWbiS37V965kQ", "text": "I have yet to walk away from this Barriques location NOT disappointed. Horrible, horrible, horrible service. Slow, unfriendly staff who refuse to even talk to you sometimes! I have the unfortunate fate of working in the same business district as this location, and it is the ONLY coffee shop within a reasonable distance. I now drive 10 minutes out of my way to work to get coffee and breakfast because I refuse to give those people any of my money. Please stay away from this location - this warning comes from a girl who has NEVER written a bad review of any place! Boo Barriques! :(", "business_id": "1-EIdeHewfEVcpoZm38N8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "9BVkMf7qbs8SNuNfsR6yoQ", "review_id": "GpO_NpiRKLz0WdrJZsxy0g", "text": "This review is for one thing only: iced coffee.\n\nI travel a lot for work and try to seek out a local coffee shop to get my iced coffee fix. Normally, I'm disappointed...not so with Barriques.  The iced coffee (listed as cold brewed for 12 hours) is delicious.  Dark and strong just as I prefer.", "business_id": "1-EIdeHewfEVcpoZm38N8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vXdhpf3yihFoqn2i4SNF_Q", "review_id": "JqauWBDAKVEuHaYm9bEnSA", "text": "Great place to chill...  always quiet and can get lots of work done...", "business_id": "1-EIdeHewfEVcpoZm38N8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "lC0KGXmIhyjzghBUlVnkhQ", "review_id": "fGj9G7a2FmCAnebWRRf5JQ", "text": "Pretty stoked that although salads are pre-made these guys dug out ingredients and made me one from scratch sans dairy. Mucho appreciated!", "business_id": "1-EIdeHewfEVcpoZm38N8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mUNMXyz5b0CBBrDvXnkoRg", "review_id": "l9RRz_a8vVLyb6eBG4Zfrg", "text": "It doesn't match the layout of the other Barriques and the seating area is a little cramped and sparse.  Still serves the great coffee that I have come to know and love but unlike their other cafe's, the staff is a little surly and indifferent at times.", "business_id": "1-EIdeHewfEVcpoZm38N8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "L-cexm4-3KDqtL6kGfjzBA", "review_id": "4artGUDQo3TpHywxefQy5A", "text": "Tips for meeting at Barriques on University Ave/ Cayuga Court:\nA. Make sure your friend is meeting you at this one and not the Barriques on Old Sauk.\nB. Parking can be tricky, but they have spots in the front, back and on the street.\nC. Grab a spot near the fireplace in the winter.  Can be a bit breezy in there.\nD. Perhaps get a fortified coffee drink, (as in with some special ingrediants) Daddy Grasshopper, Irish Coffee, etc... they make them up right.\nE. If you have to pass D. there are still plenty of good options for coffee & tea drinkers.\nF. Not as many food options at this location but they do have cookies, scones, bagels, etc..\nG. Plan on getting some good people watching in.  Turns from business crowd, to mama yoga crowd, back to business to the student crowd during the day.  Take your pick.\nH. Hard not to pick up a bottle of booze to take home with you.  Lots of good local options or plenty others.\nI. And if you checked in with Yelp, you'd notice it's 20 % off whole bean coffee. YES\nREPEAT!\nRepeat!\nREPEAT!", "business_id": "1-EIdeHewfEVcpoZm38N8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kfbs-uNuaLDVxhb0J7vUSQ", "review_id": "Zqp0_BdCvCNChWShb0ztFA", "text": "Nice overall atmosphere, the fireplace and comfy chairs are very inviting. Coffee is always good and the Cowboy cookie is a round slice of ambrosia.  Huge wine selection and wine accessories are also a draw.", "business_id": "1-EIdeHewfEVcpoZm38N8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DTX9svy1v-Jw9013pnYuwQ", "review_id": "rMDj0NaAc9bgy8FyjHrZMQ", "text": "Any place that serves both caffeine and alcohol, then gives you access to reliable wifi and leaves you alone for five hours is good in my book.", "business_id": "1-EIdeHewfEVcpoZm38N8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hJbhbqg-x3TFzhvqqwl5RA", "review_id": "_Ev8oZvNjOeZLpWlu66QDg", "text": "The china wok buffet is the best Chinese buffet I've ever been too! I only give it a 4 instead of a 5 because if i find something better(very unlikely) i won't be able to rate it as such. This buffet has everything you could want from Chinese food. It has a delicious array of chicken's, pork, and seafood. My personal fav's are the Tso's, peppered chicken, crab cheese bake, deep fried shrimp, and the baked salmon. Their crab Rangoon, egg rolls, and soup are fair. Finally their desert. Unlike most Chinese buffets I've been to this one buckets of ice cream. You serve yourself but you get a decent assortment of Mint Chocolate chip, strawberry, butter pecan, and birthday cake. If your ever in the mood to over indulge on food at a really good price. I definitely recommend going here.", "business_id": "MKsb2VpLB-0UBODcInDsSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e5zoBfeNPYGeVV8QdeRTCQ", "review_id": "EU4fGVH-ppiifpRTHCJ9Gw", "text": "I typically hate and do not recommend Chinese buffets, but this is totally the exception. I have been going to this buffet for a few years now, and it is great every time.  They don't overstock the buffet, so they keep the items fresh all the time.  From the soups, to apps to the main dishes, is very good food.  Remember, its Chinese, so stay away from the sushi, its not up to par with the rest of the buffet.  Finally, there is ice cream kind of hidden in the back.   Put a scoop or two on top of a hot doughunt or two and you will finish in heaven.", "business_id": "MKsb2VpLB-0UBODcInDsSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wslF-wJ9E2WtzU0p8mY7vg", "review_id": "PYrqM4Ktd_tA4nhxehkamw", "text": "I went to this place at 7pm. And most of the food was cold or warm some hot fresh food. That was good but not for 10.75.  The only thing was great was the ice cram.", "business_id": "MKsb2VpLB-0UBODcInDsSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mur7-hRX-PTZy64QscTw5w", "review_id": "Xj0bl0K4uKa2-ujs_vwkhw", "text": "Went there on Saturday night to get some food to go. On of the worst Chinese Buffets I've seen. Half of the trays were empty and other half were almost empty. Very little selection. The worst pay is the take out prices: $10.50 to get a to go box(should be under 2lb) and 40 cents for every ounce after, WTF is that!!! So we just went somewhere else that night and didn't dine there at all. Bottom line: EAT SOMEWHERE ELSE.", "business_id": "MKsb2VpLB-0UBODcInDsSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R04P35fYVS4HASyBuMcElg", "review_id": "QJyvdDHRbkUMWU1jsAYrzg", "text": "Not good, not BAD, this place is a fine choice if you're looking for totally mediocre but plentiful food. That being said, I would not recommend the place to friends.", "business_id": "MKsb2VpLB-0UBODcInDsSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1_CjHZLHzNaKIFFIAcZFuw", "review_id": "7PTZqbWx8_bkFrr0WMSFIA", "text": "this place is great for what it is.  i've never been disappointed - even after the lunch rush is over the food is kept fresh and rotated.  i can't speak for dinner, but lunch is as good as chinese buffets get in the madison/middleton locale.  jade garden is good if they are busy, but they let the food go to pot when they slow down a little.", "business_id": "MKsb2VpLB-0UBODcInDsSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rXiiwnbL7bbmrLpLwL4RtA", "review_id": "gjNaZiIbS2agP609KMi-lg", "text": "I live close by and stop in periodically and have not had any issues with food or service.  I have left full and happy every time.  \n\nHot food...all the sushi you can eat!\n\nKeep up the good work!", "business_id": "MKsb2VpLB-0UBODcInDsSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-XnKJ4tIT8r9R5n2DHPPWQ", "review_id": "8cHvM75mD89qXZ1sGDK1PA", "text": "This place is average. Lots of food. Speedy staff. It's a casual buffet. Great for business lunches", "business_id": "MKsb2VpLB-0UBODcInDsSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xwxPlE8loNB-s2cBe3G42w", "review_id": "bzt6Xm29jNBbdaUlFpUovg", "text": "Some of the food on the buffet is quite good. The Szechwan pork and barbecue pork stand out in my recollection. The fried rice is memorable for its blandness and frozen peas and carrots. Cabbage was apparently the only ingredient that they could find to stuff their egg rolls with.\n\nThis gets lows ratings for staff and service. We were barely acknowledged upon entrance and completely ignored when attempting to pay. One drink refill arrived at all, and even then it was about 7 minutes later than desired. The manager chatted quite loudly on his phone while we and several others tried to settle our bills. He grunted in lieu of speaking and made his best effort to lob the receipts over the counter to avoid ever being within 6 inches of his customers.", "business_id": "MKsb2VpLB-0UBODcInDsSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HK6EtMteafAdWkcDChTqVg", "review_id": "D4TVRqp5u21-VsAeN3LZEw", "text": "Not sure why I keep deciding to come back here. Rice is rock hard and has no flavor, along with most of the other food on the half-empty buffet trays. $10.50 for a plate of stale food and a drink that they forget to refill? No thanks.", "business_id": "MKsb2VpLB-0UBODcInDsSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4BpZid6JOJeUqqVhPHawyg", "review_id": "Ci68jXKAXQYdHS2WP8z50w", "text": "A completely unexpected find. While on a trip to Madison we wandered into this cafe after checking out the local grocery across the street (it's an odd obsession of ours to check out grocery stores when in a new town). When you're starving and pop into the first place you see, you hope for a sandwich with no mold on the bread and a halfway clean glass for your soda. This was light years beyond that.\n\nI had the special salad of the day. It was delicious, a mixture of greens with just a sprinkling of crunchy celery, and full of huge chunks of the tastiest creamy blue cheese I've had in a very long time. My lunch companion had soup which she declared to also be delicious. \n\nDecor was a tad dark, and since we were there for a late lunch we were the only ones not sitting alone playing with laptops. However, the tchotkes and lending library helped create a friendly neighborhood hangout feel.", "business_id": "ShEYKerTwb2LSORE5o_s7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y-nr6eaHwP3HF1jV4JKDJw", "review_id": "DPLr19ijay5HtKGekM-aZw", "text": "If you need a tasty breakfast for cheap, saunter in here(well, the sauntering might cause some dirty looks--it's pretty low key). \n\nThis place has tasty treats behind the glass case, and a variety of breakfast dishes on their menu. I love the vast bread choices, and the fact that they serve Alterra Coffee(our fave). \n\nA bit of interesting art to view, and a nice sunny place to sit outside, if you choose. \n\nYay for Sundays.", "business_id": "ShEYKerTwb2LSORE5o_s7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uSlKnryLlnD3mvmG6DIyCg", "review_id": "8jbcxyJaw7iO2WX9-aMkig", "text": "I had stopped in to the Prairie Cafe & Bakery several times since it opened to buy scones for the office, and I hadn't really given it much thought beyond this purpose.  I really liked the scones, but I didn't like the fact that they didn't open until 7 which usually made me a bit late.  I didn't even consider that they might have more than bakery goods, and every time I had stopped the place seemed empty.  This was of course due to the fact that it was 7:01 AM and I was the first person through the door.  So this weekend, based on Chris & Kelly's recommendations, I stopped in for a nice leisurely breakfast before heading into the office.  I found out that all this time I was seriously overlooking a great place right in my neighborhood.\n\nI was a bit taken aback by the number of people inside.  The place was pleasantly crowded, with the warm buzz of morning conversations and a relaxed atmosphere.  I walked up and ordered the breakfast special - I was used to just picking out scones so it took me a minute to get my bearings and find the menu board.  The price was OK, not under $6 but not more than I would have expected anywhere else.  I was given a number and found a nice table along the bookshelves.  I'd never really taken the time to look around the place before, and I was really impressed by the decor.  I got a cup of coffee from the self-service area, which is a great idea - I love diners where your cup is constantly refilled but I tend to keep drinking so long as there's coffee in the cup, leading to the over-caffienated jitters.  The coffee was excellent, truly delicious and fair trade to boot.  I savored it while I read a magazine and waited on my breakfast.\n\nAfter a bit of a wait the breakfast special came out.  The wait wasn't especially long considering the amount of people there, but I was into my second cup of coffee by the time my food came.  It was served on a fairly large plate, so my first impression was that there was not much to it, but this was a mistake.  The special, which was basically a Denver scrambler, was completely satisfying, filling but not heavy.  The wheat toast was much better than the average bread you get with breakfast, quite possibly highlight of the food.  I was pleasantly surprised by the whole breakfast experience here.  I wasn't planning on finding such a great place for breakfast in the Prairie Cafe.  Maybe one of these days I'll get a chance to try lunch here too.", "business_id": "ShEYKerTwb2LSORE5o_s7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CdKX95dMySpzWX4XQ2k01A", "review_id": "DK9XzZDlTGYOGxTk4uGEoQ", "text": "I have visited Prairie Cafe several times and love it. The breakfast/lunch menu is varies from great egg dishes to tasty sandwiches and salads. Vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike will find somthing satisfying. Good selection of in-house, serve-yourself coffee. I tried the \"Health Shake,\" --sort of a cross between a shake and a smoothie. Very tasty and a perfect breakfast. Very comfortable atmosphere with free wireless. Seems to attract a \"usual\" crowd. Overall a very positive experience.", "business_id": "ShEYKerTwb2LSORE5o_s7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CdKX95dMySpzWX4XQ2k01A", "review_id": "1uz83OilC0giQQ_Zh6zVww", "text": "I've been back here several times since my first review, and have been continually impressed with Prairie. The food is always spot on and the atmosphere is so comfortable. The cafe sandwiches take one step towards gourmet--the tuna and egg salads are made in-house with a little twist from the same old. All are served with a choice of side; I favor the black bean and corn salad. Breakfast is no exception to Prairie's perfection--my scrambled eggs with spinach and pesto were fresh and filling. And it's hard to go wrong with any of the real fruit smoothies or coffee drinks. Prairie is exactly the way a cafe should be.", "business_id": "ShEYKerTwb2LSORE5o_s7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NdM9OVx_NUgREq7ozNaqPA", "review_id": "u2OTpnZ9z3qEVnD4zAqAMQ", "text": "I've only been here two or three times and I agree that this little cafe is a well kept secret. The food is good and healthy, the fireplace cozy, and the original art on the walls is a nice touch. Great place to meet a friend for lunch. Haven't tried breakfast or bakery but the chai latte was warm and tasty. They also have some vegetarian choices. About a year ago we went and the lobster bisque was really salty, but I wouldn't hesitate to order soup from them again. I picked up the fabulous Arts Commission calendar there last year and this year. Just found out they have free Wi-Fi. Check their hours before you go and bring cash or check, no cc.", "business_id": "ShEYKerTwb2LSORE5o_s7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cbd1aY2JHF9tYnyMbdAd_g", "review_id": "8o3mUzyDP75VBfCGvNBCyw", "text": "I desperately needed some lunch and came on this gem. I had the Almond Chicken Salad sandwich on a fresh 7-grain bagette with corn & bean salad. The sandwich was amazing. I didn't really care for the salad, but that didn't taint my experience.", "business_id": "ShEYKerTwb2LSORE5o_s7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zxRhpU-ATbWKcDLEsFfT0A", "review_id": "gnpAfgO6AfWTS6RzFJTELQ", "text": "Delicious food.  Good prices.  They serve Alterra coffee - awesome!  My only complaint is that they don't accept credit cards.", "business_id": "ShEYKerTwb2LSORE5o_s7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "vZRh80hXT4y-upHb7WzNrQ", "text": "A solid little place for breakfast and lunch - my experiences have been good, but not \"outstanding\" - it's pretty difficult to have a bad breakfast (although Perkins seems to have mastered the art of the worst breakfast), so I'm going with 3-stars: A-OK.\n\nThe place gets a little busy on weekends; I've been there both during the week and on weekends.  It's largely a \"self-service\" type place, which is fine by me.  You place your order at the main counter, get your own coffee and condiments, find a table and wait for the food to arrive.  When you're done eating, you clear your own table, take the dishes to the \"dish basket\" and head on your merry way.\n\nThe pancakes aren't anything spectacular - just your regular \"mix made\" pancakes.  They're cooked well, with nice color, and are \"plate size\" so one or two should be plenty for most folks.  They're not obscenely thick; in fact, they're a bit on the thin side, come to think of it.\n\nBreakfast sandwich is decent - an egg, your choice of meat, some cheese, and served on a muffin.\n\nI've also had the Wright Breakfast and today, I had the special, which was two eggs, scrambled with tomatoes, peppers, onion, ham, cheese and a choice of toast.  Again - it was good, but not \"out of this world great.\"\n\nThey're currently serving Alterra-brand coffee; another review references Ancora, but it looks like they've switched to Alterra.  It's good coffee, nonetheless.\n\nStaff keeps largely to themselves, which is nice - no one bothers you throughout the meal.  They don't take credit/debit cards - it's cash or check only.  There's a fair amount of seating indoors and a few metal tables and chairs outside for when the weather is nice.  There tends to be a lot of families that meet here on the weekends, so if kids aren't your thing, steer clear on Saturday and Sunday.  I had the joy of listening to two screaming kids during my entire meal this morning - the parents were oblivious... \n\nMy biggest gripe?  Price.  My breakfast this morning (\"special\" plus two pancakes plus coffee) cost $14.10.  That's a little steep for standard breakfast fare...\n\nBreakfast is served all-day long on Saturday and Sunday; during the week it's served until 11am, at which point it's lunch only until closing time (around 3pm, I believe).", "business_id": "ShEYKerTwb2LSORE5o_s7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sgPGtlcOEZqLBg9auxkdpg", "review_id": "67Ew0dJ81epiU6UBdIVz_A", "text": "I happened upon this charming restaurant and loved the simple and warm feel of the place. I had visions of an egg breakfast but it was too late in the day, so the wait person suggested the quiche which did not disappoint.  I was on the road so stopping at the Prairie Cafe was just the right thing to do.", "business_id": "ShEYKerTwb2LSORE5o_s7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L8Uyq-739_ot3pjiyj7O1Q", "review_id": "yltPvt6eKoTtD28ChsVCxw", "text": "The coffee was delicious.  The food was good.  It wasn't the best breakfast I've ever had but it was solid.  Cash only.", "business_id": "ShEYKerTwb2LSORE5o_s7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MircYVyvnYQi_9lN710QWA", "review_id": "dBE7ZozYY3s13SfKYH7ONw", "text": "Marvelous little breakfast spot. My husband and I spent the weekend in Middleton and came here twice because it was so good! \n\nReally enjoyed the ambience, ordering at the register and having our food come out to the table. The fair-trade coffee was outstanding, as were the oatmeal with berries and breakfast sandwich. I was particularly blown away by the chocolate croissant, which I couldn't imagine could trump my favorite at Bennison's in Evanston IL but it was deliciously buttery, flakey and had the best chocolate filling I've ever had in pain chocolat! My husband swore that his mocha was the best he's had in his life. Kind of makes us want to move out here!", "business_id": "ShEYKerTwb2LSORE5o_s7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qaHsKOpOE569j8v_h1vN9A", "review_id": "D1IQl1TpfJ4cnqPo6HsesQ", "text": "Just got back from having breakfast with the girls! It rocked! Excellent breakfast! Two of us had the scramble special & one had a scone - to die for! Great atmosphere! Easy place to meet family & friends and/or work! I'll be going back very soon! :)", "business_id": "ShEYKerTwb2LSORE5o_s7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 7, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ja3XXz6IJBnDbJKjY4WsdA", "review_id": "EdCslTKS7AvbhxszUg2rvw", "text": "I used to love this place - I came here once every week or two for breakfast and to sit and write for an hour or two (I'm a grad student working on my thesis). The food is expensive (~$12 for two eggs, toast, bacon, coffee) and the coffee isn't great, but the atmosphere is nice and I didn't come all that often so it seemed like sort of a luxury. The staff also isn't particularly outgoing, though not downright rude... until today. \n\nToday is Sunday, and I arrived around 8am. I usually try to get there kind of early and leave before it gets busy so I'm not taking up a table. I bought a big breakfast (as described above) and sat down to work. Just over an hour later, I was approached by a middle-aged man whom I assume is the owner or manager but whom I've never seen before. He asked if I was aware of their \"new policy\" about Wi-Fi on Sunday mornings, and how they don't want people just hanging out using the internet when it gets crowded. (No sugar coating, that's almost verbatim what he said.) For the record, I wasn't actually using their wi-fi, I was writing. Whatever. His point was obvious. I stared at him for a few seconds because I couldn't believe that a proprietor was actually asking me, a paying customer, to leave when I had been there only an hour and in fact still had toast on my plate. He suggested it was fine for now but that when it started to get crowded I should get out. I said that if that's how they felt I would leave now, and he responded, \"That's exactly how we feel.\" I was shocked, and still am. I have never, NEVER been treated so disrespectfully in a place of business. And I'm a regular, paying customer!! I always leave a tip! I still can't believe I was treated this way.\n\nI will no longer recommend this place, now that they've shown their true colors. If the food was exceptional I might try to swallow my pride, but it's really nothing special. There are several other breakfast/coffee shops in the area (including a Starbucks across the road) and I will be patronizing them instead from now on.", "business_id": "ShEYKerTwb2LSORE5o_s7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LP9_GZmG4bad8aMXeRohow", "review_id": "HCNmj_P72iuSTJ2v7tW_yQ", "text": "My food was surprisingly good but the tuna salad had some odd ingredients. Read my full review!", "business_id": "ShEYKerTwb2LSORE5o_s7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M7dQtu04OsFQRQLZqlJlxw", "review_id": "NsM8yriiAqeEYJ5ULDLi7A", "text": "Prarie Cafe & Bakery exists in one of those cafe/restaurant purgatories in which nothing is offensive and nothing is remarkable.", "business_id": "ShEYKerTwb2LSORE5o_s7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5BajLT3XwGW4OrIGSQJT2g", "review_id": "E5x6t7BsoScbjiFQR5LnKg", "text": "The food is good but there are better brunch places in Madison.  It has a cozy feel but I can't tell if they want to be a cafe/coffee shop or a restaurant.  Cash Only!  \n\nI'm not running back but will probably return at some point.", "business_id": "ShEYKerTwb2LSORE5o_s7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "btGYRJU2lc74OG5es2JZdA", "review_id": "mrrHHonwhv4FlCVyqO5Syg", "text": "I must say I rather like this place, even though I wish they took credit cards. Great pastries and tea, as well as good veggie breakfast options. Not the fastest service but worth the wait.", "business_id": "ShEYKerTwb2LSORE5o_s7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Yhlx0ob3UDz2PcJRat2QgQ", "review_id": "XcAeUrCABfRy1Xoms42xEA", "text": "I'm soo confused.\n\nAm I in a post office, sit down restaurant, or casual coffee shop? If you were going for the blend of all three, then heck, I guess you nailed it.\nSeriously. There are postal boxes in this joint.\n\nThe best things I can say about this was that the coffee was hot. The breakfast burrito I had was \"meh\". Nothing great, nothing terrible. It was warm but took fooooooooorrrr-eeeeeeev-errrrrrrrrrr.  It was just okay. They don't accept plastic. I can understand your local dive bar or small coffee shop not wanting to accept plastic, but for what (I think) they are trying to do here, I would expect them to accept cards. But they don't. If you think about it, it almost seems like they are going back to the good ol' days of the general store. Middleton's one-stop shop.  You can check your postal box, get your coffee, get your paper, and buy random goods. Besides a hitching post for your horse, what more could you need?\n\nTake it. Leave it. Whatever.", "business_id": "ShEYKerTwb2LSORE5o_s7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L-cexm4-3KDqtL6kGfjzBA", "review_id": "v_nxrjZSf5RAd0VSH9ewkg", "text": "From scratch pastries, breads, breakfast, lunch, dinner options\nCozy coffee shop atmosphere, fireplace, plenty of tables.\nCash only. Pay at front and they will bring the food out to you.\nFree refills on coffee.\nNever dissapointed.", "business_id": "ShEYKerTwb2LSORE5o_s7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "DQnJTTiNzWiDvhy2O32Elw", "text": "I've been here at least 8 or 9 times since the August 2010 review; time for an update.\n\nPros:\n+ Solid breakfast food, especially the special scrambles. Can't miss.\n+ Great breads - I've tried nearly all of them and they're excellent\n+ Altera coffee \n+ Friendly staff\n+ Bakery items (cookies/pastries) are superb\n\nCons:\n- Cash only\n- Slightly expensive\n- When busy, seating is hard to come by; small space\n\nNo complaints with the food - it's always been high quality. We were there today as part of a team outing, and several folks commented about the pancakes - they are truly great, with a good sear, excellent flavor, and perfect texture. I had the scramble, and it was as good as always.", "business_id": "ShEYKerTwb2LSORE5o_s7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_tGp650EdGkIZHwKs2aY6g", "review_id": "qcDNb6kypvidaus-uTorVw", "text": "I ate here twice this week. The first time with 5 others for a lunch meeting; the second time with my wife & daughter for a light brunch. Both days were warm and muggy so I started with an iced coffee. Well done. Can't go wrong with Alterra. For my work lunch I ordered the CBLT, a nicely toasted BLT with a thick cut of bacon and some cheddar melted in. The lettuce and tomato are fresh, as is the \"fresh fruit\" on the side. Today, my wife had an egg sandwich with ham. It was huge, like an omelette on the same toasted bread as my BLT a few days before. The yogurt parfait my daughter ordered had fresh fruit and crunchy granola. The power was out while we were there today, but the staff worked hard to serve everything on the menu. Kudos to them all and to this great little place in Middleton.", "business_id": "ShEYKerTwb2LSORE5o_s7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5dFetCtnBasBxbIEOIaG7g", "review_id": "DQL-C78g_XTVnvRxE2SdVQ", "text": "As always excellent, locally sourced food.", "business_id": "ShEYKerTwb2LSORE5o_s7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hyAMhpe0hSdZIu88byeCLw", "review_id": "ig8qtUhhbL6BPMb9mY-Vaw", "text": "Such a cute place!! I was there for breakfast, and had eggs, bacon, homefries, toast and a pancake. I like variety, what can I say?? Eggs were good. Bacon and toast ok. Homefries were kinda greasy, but tasted awesome. Totally looked like they would be gross, but were delicious. Pancake is where it's at. Seriously. Just perfect. \nAlso, I believe they make their own pastries. Several coffee options, too. \nThe outside seating is so cute, too. I was there on a weekday morning, so there wasn't a whole lot going on, but it was still fun to sit outside on a perfect day, and watch the traffic and people go by.", "business_id": "ShEYKerTwb2LSORE5o_s7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Inly0enBpNqJLuRfnft9xA", "review_id": "vxfBVud0LKEL-Uqd0_GMXg", "text": "Coffee was good, corned beef hash was OK but not great. Service was very friendly and prompt. Nice area outside to enjoy the sunshine while having breakfast.", "business_id": "ShEYKerTwb2LSORE5o_s7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5kZO7eCDuB_C9HRHciu-HQ", "review_id": "VkEyLsjRxefp9yA2nOTvFg", "text": "Great Place. Just good quality breakfast and lunch foods.", "business_id": "ShEYKerTwb2LSORE5o_s7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "03vp3tenQ0aQOr0AE5j8Uw", "review_id": "RNO-l8SQeCaTZir6ClWe0g", "text": "Pleasant atmosphere, great coffee, hit or miss bakery\n\nWhen I venture to Middleton to catch up with friends over a cup of coffee, I often end up at the Prairie Cafe & Bakery.  It's a short bike ride from the 53597 and the Alterra Coffee (or is it Colectivo now, I'm so confused) they serve beats the pants off of what you can get from the neighboring Starbucks.  \n\nI wish the outdoors seating area took advantage of the nearby Pheasant Branch Conservancy.  Sipping coffee and watching the locals pick-up their dry-cleaning just isn't the vibe I'm looking for I guess.  \n\nI can't vouch for the breakfast or lunch selections, since I'm just a coffee and baked goods sort of guy.  As for baked goods, I've had some excellent scones and muffins at Prairie.  Like scream it from the rooftop great.  But not every time.  Just when I'm ready to proclaim Prairie my go to coffee and a scone hangout, I get a scone that's as dry as Atacama Desert.  And since I'm dropping some decent coin here, I want better consistency.\n\nThings I like:\n * Love the staff here. Even when the place is getting slammed by waves of morning commuters looking for their sugar and caffeine fix, I always get a smile and courteous service.\n *  Always love me some free wi--fi.  Never had a problem connecting or with download speeds.\n * The noise level indoors always seems to be a soft murmur, with some relaxing music wafting in the background.  Never had a problem carrying on a conversation with my table mates.\n * When the FDA approves Alterra Coffee for intravenous use, I'll be first in line.  There are always are four or five roasts to choose from and I've never had a skunky cup.\n\nThings I don't\n *The \"cash only\" thing was so hip in the 18th century, but it's 2013 now.  Start taking plastic, people.\n * The baked goods are not inexpensive.  It's usually worth it, but it's annoying as hell when I lose the muffin lottery.\n\nIt's a solid three star option with lots of upside if the bakery improves its consistency.", "business_id": "ShEYKerTwb2LSORE5o_s7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1yerL0y2L4SyH5E7wVu4dQ", "review_id": "lWIvCuYf_ntieHivsK0BpA", "text": "Seemed like a nice place. However, after waiting in line for 20 minutes and taking quite a while to give our order (because it was VERY loud) we were told that it would take about 30 minutes to get our food. Not exactly what I wanted to hear after waiting 20 minutes but fine. When I try to pay I am informed that they do not accept debit/credit cards. Cash or check only!! No where on the door or while in line does it say cash or check only! There apparently is a very small sign on the register that says that but there is so much other crap posted in that area 99% of the people there probably never saw the sign. This is just ridiculous in this day and age to not accept cards. Even worse is the BS sign on the register. I will never eat here again just because of this!", "business_id": "ShEYKerTwb2LSORE5o_s7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ej13VJ7DzOVPUlNu8L2_VA", "review_id": "5ptVwk-FhIFxJ1634-8fCw", "text": "Nice atmosphere. Like an upscale Starbucks. We ordered coffee, chai, a breakfast sandwich and quiche of the day. Was told drinks would be out in a few minutes but food would take 40 minutes. Don't know if its always like that or if they were just short staffed. But seriously 40 min for a slice of quiche and a breakfast sandwich? We told them just make the drinks, forget the food. Even so the drinks took 11 minutes. This place has potential but a wait like that is crazy. Would not recommend until they work their production issues out. One star. Disappointed.", "business_id": "ShEYKerTwb2LSORE5o_s7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gQu-piYPLc3sUgnd7sVbwA", "review_id": "y2R-dnI2MEQ4v2S_JlgFNA", "text": "Looks great. Smells great. When they told me it would be a 30-40 minute wait for a breakfast sandwich I cancelled my order. Seems like an unworkable business model. \n\nHire another cook and install another stove. Came all the way here from Spring Green--sad face.", "business_id": "ShEYKerTwb2LSORE5o_s7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WjrtHltsYBLzJ71SZHusGQ", "review_id": "zPHOaedO2jhszSiYztvKaQ", "text": "I think this is a good place to come for breakfast or lunch. The food is definitely homemade and tasty. Straightforward and good quality. I've often had the salads featured on their board and have really enjoyed them. Additionally, I've had soups and smoothies - also tasty and homey (in a good way). I would certainly recommend this place. It can get busy. Cash/check only and open until 2.", "business_id": "ShEYKerTwb2LSORE5o_s7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "whQv-CPMQC5Ia7p7-c-h9w", "review_id": "ipd3DacyFwhbkzCHj7VPCA", "text": "Nice place for meetings. Many tables spread out through the space. Food is very good. Cup of soup included bread AND pieces of fruit which was a sweet surprise. The salted pecan pie latte is also a nice fall diversion from pumpkin latte. Nice to have another local establishment. Bummed they only take cash as I rarely carry cash and for me that's why a star was lost.", "business_id": "ShEYKerTwb2LSORE5o_s7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aoDM2oE3P4dNoFDKRljVkg", "review_id": "in87c8RDs866pntRk09peg", "text": "I had the Tuscan chicken & 3 cheese.  Very yummy and served with a side choice.  I chose the sliced fruit.  I can say it was worth the $10...not for just the food but the ambiance.   I'd come back here to try another hot sandwich.   Just keep in mind, at this moment the caf\u00e9 is still cash only.  Walk across the street grab yourself some cash and get here for a nice sandwich.", "business_id": "ShEYKerTwb2LSORE5o_s7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dbP3Tqb-plLlHpcLrIqkkA", "review_id": "AJ0P8-wXHfMROrKCG9u5pw", "text": "Great location, nice atmosphere, good food. But very slow service, and overpriced. I ordered a breakfast sandwich with no meat --  it took 20 minutes and cost $6.75.", "business_id": "ShEYKerTwb2LSORE5o_s7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WPEeNbtD-D9wWgCIp2Bi6w", "review_id": "NRh-qRd6wBF5P0NdJRJjiA", "text": "Weak food for yuppies. Overpriced. Underwhelming.  And you're surrounded by West Siders who should really know better... but of course don't.", "business_id": "ShEYKerTwb2LSORE5o_s7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TAOoRCZFOyySXWfOSaLQiQ", "review_id": "uROFUFmlLHir_xBFksjgmQ", "text": "After reading the last few reviews, I had pretty low expectations for my lunch at Prairie Cafe & Bakery. I assumed I would have to wait a long time for my food and it would be just okay. I was pleasantly surprised. Our food came relatively quickly, and my husband and I both enjoyed our sandwiches.  I had a CBLT which was excellent. The bread was perfect, and I loved fresh ingredients and the special mayo. My husband really liked the special of the day, which was  a tuna melt.  My bean and corn side salad was very fresh tasting, but could have used a tad more flavor. We also had a key lime coconut cookie that was AMAZING. I might have to go back next week just to get another one!!  The servers weren't overly friendly, but they definitely weren't UN-friendly. My only true \"complaint\" is that it is a bit pricy for what you get - it was almost $30 for our lunch of two sandwiches, two drinks, a cookie and a kid's meal- at least the kid's meal included the drink!  I will definitely be back to the Prairie Cafe! Don't let the other negative reviews scare you away! The sandwiches are definitely worth it! :)", "business_id": "ShEYKerTwb2LSORE5o_s7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b-vkMUWXGUie3S4Ts_n_Jw", "review_id": "VuCoS-O4iiK3YArhTMQHhg", "text": "ONLY TAKES CASH OR CHECK!!!\n\nSo, this is not always a deal breaker, and I have been here before and went out of my way to return. I didn't either remember this rule, or it changed since I last visited, since I usually don't carry either. They won't pay the fee for the credit card machine, but want me to dish out money for checks or ATM fees...makes me mad on principle. And there is a Starbucks literally across the street or other local joints that will gladly take my debit/credit cards down the a little ways away that I will now know to frequent instead.", "business_id": "ShEYKerTwb2LSORE5o_s7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LHno-LlSTgzv6DHAq-3r-g", "review_id": "aC0bMDHGY56SqEVM8RtIlw", "text": "Nice atmosphere and great food, especially the breakfast!  The stuffed French toast special is fantastic.  I may be a bit biased because I've gone there growing up", "business_id": "ShEYKerTwb2LSORE5o_s7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "2Lvam4a2daatPNEs4fe0hA", "text": "May be one of Middleton's best kept secrets... I had run past Paul's on numerous mornings and always figured the illumated \"Open\" sign was an oversight.\n\nTurns out they really are open at 7am each morning, and that they do indeed serve breakfast, including a prime rib breakfast on Sundays! While I haven't had breakfast from Paul's yet, I can confirm that it smells great!\n\nWe did enjoy a few rounds of drinks while at Paul's last night, and really had a good time.  The establishment is smoke-free (a HUGE bonus in our book), and is laid out in such a manner that the place doesn't feel crowded, even when it's busy.\n\nThe service was top notch; we never waited or wanted for anything, and we enjoyed watching the cook prepare a wide variety of bar fare with impeccible precision and ease. \n\nThe chicken tenders looked amazing, as did the bacon cheeseburgers with grilled onions. Portions were astronomically huge, and the most expensive menu item was $6.75. I can't wait to go there for dinner some night.\n\nWe finished our drinks, paid our tab, thanked the staff and headed home. We were thrilled with Paul's and will definitely be back. We'll update with a report on the food quality as well, but I have a feeling that it won't disappoint.\n\nGo here for: drinks, after work gatherings, breakfast, and to enjoy what appears to be excellent \"bar food\" (burgers, fries, onion rings, chicken tenders, etc).", "business_id": "HaBkx5PwvbBpQ2iNCgHnVQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VsrSccZyUjGLSNtF4keTCA", "review_id": "iSPsrEFcMhaqOfOqJbOTEA", "text": "This is a local bar and not a fine dining restaurant, but they have a very friendly staff and serve a great Friday night all you can eat fish fry. If you can get past the noise level and the plain and simple accommodations, you will enjoy the food and the service.", "business_id": "HaBkx5PwvbBpQ2iNCgHnVQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CfHKRE1PJL2snv1ICGhgeA", "review_id": "OCxthwTuYs8k9b3IM_ITlA", "text": "If your looking for bar food, that is what you will get. Average price, average food.", "business_id": "HaBkx5PwvbBpQ2iNCgHnVQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Jpb5uSnlLKD4RJzk7UGwkQ", "review_id": "R55KDJq-KsAigX-HqxG8nw", "text": "All you can eat fish fry for $11.75! Of course Friday night. NICE Um yeah... lots of seating, TV's and Fish fry? you CANNOT beat it... This place is great! (Bit of a drive from downtown madison) but isnt that what Yelp is all about? Seriously, cheap food, cheap drinks. And PLENTY of it... plus this place has been around for quite a while! (longer than people might think)", "business_id": "HaBkx5PwvbBpQ2iNCgHnVQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AXz26iQxhQQF7FFCkDNJ6w", "review_id": "KX5s4onURZjKeBlTRteDJA", "text": "It delivers on the name. I stopped in after work for a drink and never tried the food but this is not my kind of place.", "business_id": "HaBkx5PwvbBpQ2iNCgHnVQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CH5RheU8pnBg5h8I4XLC8g", "review_id": "Icdd31eZnc1sB6ZmPIMG3A", "text": "Good food, drinks are priced decently, super friendly staff.  We stop in at least once a week.", "business_id": "HaBkx5PwvbBpQ2iNCgHnVQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "cs0_RROHRGvawQXTM8p08Q", "review_id": "v9bWYuYatmvAf6gmvpDSyw", "text": "Far better then Bennett's for breakfast.  Very clean.  Barkeeps very friendly.  The other customers, bunch of ole timers.  Gotta love the stories they tell, and banter back in forth.   You walked a stranger, but you leave there as family.\nAnd the food is good too.", "business_id": "HaBkx5PwvbBpQ2iNCgHnVQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "bL4YJhpYOQDSd-UibtILdw", "review_id": "oARkFswyheNC-60Un_eNWg", "text": "Great neighborhood bar! There definitely isn't anything 'special' on tap here, but sometimes all you need is a PBR tallboy to quench your thirst! I don't come for the drinks anyway- the burgers are delicious! The local Knoche's beef and fluffy, buttery buns are SO GOOD. \nAnd this is the place to come for your no-frills all-you-can-eat Friday night fish fry! You're served a dinner roll, coleslaw and potato (I always order hashbrowns!) and a choice between fried cod or perch or baked cod. Do yourself a favor and order at least one round of the baked cod! It absolutely melts in your mouth!", "business_id": "HaBkx5PwvbBpQ2iNCgHnVQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gPC41al8C-iMOsBWGUKdxQ", "review_id": "J3xuLClbji5spS4shtMlIg", "text": "Average place.  Average food.  Fried stuff and fried burgers.  Loud.  Rowdy crowd for fish fry.  Much better places around... Unless you like average.", "business_id": "HaBkx5PwvbBpQ2iNCgHnVQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Zoi9zXFY6DpvGWY33_8_pg", "review_id": "1IJA8tZ2n2anmjxgZHXU-A", "text": "Fish fry was great.  One helping was more than enough.  Crowd a little old for us, but they were very friendly.", "business_id": "HaBkx5PwvbBpQ2iNCgHnVQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4sZ0KWrdsWxtfz5axQv1kg", "review_id": "rM_V3OfrwWA7vHsXsUmq2w", "text": "Eclectic (but down-to-earth), Upbeat, Friendly, Inexpensive, Near-healthy (see menu), Kid-friendly, Fast, Clean, Variety.\n\nWhat more could one ask for?", "business_id": "KW6HejC-67KSL9J8Cz1dSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y-nr6eaHwP3HF1jV4JKDJw", "review_id": "KvD8n3ILVzdwkcBzcICfKA", "text": "Okay, sorry guys..but I was NOT impressed. Just happened to be in the neighborhood...so I decided to go to Chin's because I could sit outside. I ordered the lettuce wraps and the fried rice. The meat in the wraps was sub-standard and reminded me of dog food. The sauce was pretty much the only good part. The fried rice was described to have veggies and shrimp and crab...when it came out, it was so obviously KRAB. Ugh. I won't be wasting my money again.", "business_id": "KW6HejC-67KSL9J8Cz1dSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LkmcnJNBfnvaZk6MoE_k5w", "review_id": "L4ToQfbk0suh4zv9JW-dNA", "text": "Chin's is my go-to \"fast food\" stop in my neighborhood. I fell in love with Chin's when I was living across the street from their downtown location.\n\nI usually go with a selection from the kid's menu, the Smiling Lotus Plate. A battered chicken breast with your choice of sauce (lemon, sweet & sour, and teriyaki - though I'm sure you can pick any sauce, these are just the kid-friendly flavors), choice of rice (white or brown), two cream cheese puffs, a chocolate-coated fortune cookie, and soda or milk, all for $4.17 including tax.\n\nThe SLP is by far the best deal around for my thrifty needs. The adult entrees cost twice as much, and though they offer more meat, they do not include any of the other goodies. One chicken breast is plenty for me. \n\nDespite being inexpensive, the chicken is fairly good quality - I've never had any gross bits (like the weird slimy string you find in chicken tenders at a lot of places). Occasionally the rice is on the dry side, but that's why man invented sauce.\n\nThough 9 times out of 10 I opt for the Smiling Lotus Plate (with lemon sauce & white rice, if you're wondering), occasionally I'll get the Sesame Chicken. Lots of chicken, plenty of rice, two meals easy.", "business_id": "KW6HejC-67KSL9J8Cz1dSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oc83z2R6banyLc88VlELlA", "review_id": "fyU-fqtrFYJRWCm9yj57eA", "text": "I'm confused why anyone would choose to go here.  \nTo be clear, my expectations were that it would be an all Asian version of Noodles & Co.  Cheap, decent, fresh food.  \nCheap - yep\nDecent - no\nFresh - maybe at one point\nI ordered the Thai curry noodles.  Not impressed.  I've never tasted something that claimed to be curry with so little flavor.  My vegetables were obviously charred and they still sent me the dish.  Yuck.  My boyfriend ordered the teriyaki udon, and the noodles were too skinny to be udon with the same flavor issues.  Not even the chili garlic sauce did much to it.  \nChin's - good concept, but a waste of money even at $6.", "business_id": "KW6HejC-67KSL9J8Cz1dSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gqtak7Wz8azWHlAMkx6Acg", "review_id": "p0JJlo5s3IHruuJbTxb5eQ", "text": "Ashley V said it best \"why would anyone choose to go here?\" I am still traveling, and the indignities of the Midwest continue. I didn't think it was cheap. I knew I was not going to get real Chinese food, I knew I was coming in to get a pseudo version of Americanized Chinese food. My first indication that I was not in Peking, was the Hispanic girl struggling to understand my English ordering and the POS system which was also in English. Damn oppressive society.\n\nAnyway, I really should not disparage global initiative the restaurant is embracing. We are all going to be working for Indian companies, as Obama went specifically to India to procure 15 million jobs to alleviate the unemployment crisis in this country. I welcome TATA motors and their cardboard framed cars. I digress.....\n\nRosa, or whatever her name was, with the help of her friend, Miguel (probably not his name, and he was clearly only working there because it was too cold for his primary profession, that being a jockey) managed to screw up my order twice, overcharged me twice and never apologized. Almost thought I was in Los Angeles again.\n\nThe cream cheese puffs were soggy, greasy and about as far from \"puffy\" as one could get. The chicken was white, but it was also fatty and grisly.\nThe Thai spring rolls were not bad flavor but they too were greasy and not very crispy. The fried rice was disgusting, just a greasy mush of dirty looking rice, mushrooms and egg. Finally, the pot stickers, ah the pot stickers, they should have stuck to the pot. The filling was some processed mash of something, while the outside was supposed to have been lightly pan fried, let's emphasize the word \"lightly.\"\n\nThis is not very good Asian food. I would suggest that there must be a better choice in Madison. I am sure there are Asians in Madison. I have not seen them, but somewhere in this land must lay a pocket of Asians. There is a university, with a math and an engineering department . There has to be Asians somewhere, I would suggest to find them, and ask them where to eat. I am sure Chin's would not be on their list.", "business_id": "KW6HejC-67KSL9J8Cz1dSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ydqPTX9DkqBeSKoz-eNatA", "review_id": "MQnQoAoAuuFiKarBOI8FYg", "text": "For what it is, a fast food Americanized Oriental restaurant, it's not overly bad, as long as you don't order shrimp.\n\nService: I've never had a problem here. While not always the most outgoing service, they are friendly. My order is always ready in a decent amount of time. I've never dined in, so I won't comment on atmosphere.\n\nTheir menu and nutritional info is easily accessed on line. \n\nFor the most part, I've had OK experiences with the food selections. I don't expect spectacular food from this place, it is, after all, 'Fast Food' from a restaurant chain. It's nothing really special. \n\nHowever, today I had an experience that sort of turned my stomach a bit. I ordered a Shrimp and Veggie Stir fry to go. When I got back to work and went to dig in, I was a little disgusted to find that the shrimp were not deveined prior to cooking. For those of you who don't know what that means: The Shrimp's digestive track (seen as a dark brown 'vein' along the spine of the shrimp) wasn't removed, which means that the digestive track and it's contents were left in place. Yes, I know it's not horrible to eat it, but if you know what it is, it can turn your stomach. I assumed that a restaurant such as this would devein shrimp prior to cooking. \n\nI pulled all the shrimp and deveined them myself, but I'd already lost my appetite. I did put the shrimp aside and ate some of the brown rice and veggies, but with my stomach already feeling a bit nauseous, that didn't go well. So now I'm left with an $8 meal sitting on my desk (soon to hit the garbage) with only about 1/8th of it consumed and having to find an alternative for lunch. \n\nLesson learned, if I'm craving a good stir fry with shrimp, shell out the extra cash for PF Changs.\n\n**** I thought eventually I'd go back, but I haven't been since then. We had some of their food catered in for work, it was overcooked, rubbery, and chewy. yeah, next time I'll get my own lunch.", "business_id": "KW6HejC-67KSL9J8Cz1dSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-xl9DNFvcKf8v6lmYJkjRQ", "review_id": "lnIZFH8tjxpurGxMpcn3BQ", "text": "I've definitely had better. The overall quality of all the food....veggies and chicken, was definitely poor. I ate it but will definitely not go there again!", "business_id": "KW6HejC-67KSL9J8Cz1dSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tflEmhrZKf0IjgZiC3FU2A", "review_id": "6s7JWHVbqpxONy31H2za0Q", "text": "My husband and I went out here on our date night. Walking through the door we instantly thought Noodles and Co. due to the menu layout on the wall. It being our first time here we made it through the typical awkward stage of processing the scene to figure out how to order and the drink situation.(they have a soda fountain that is hard to see to the left)   My husband was very satisfied with the place but I'm still a little reserved. I got the stirfry which was okay. I think the crunchy vegetables were the best. The stir fry sauce was a little bland for my liking. As usual my husband shared with me a piece of his sesame chicken and I instantly got jealous. I wanted his plate. LOL For two people w drinks two appetizers (2 spring rolls, 3 cream cheese puffs) plus each upgrading to 10 ingredient fried rice $1.75 it to $27 and change. We had a living social coupon for $20 my husband still wants to come back but if I do I'm ordering off the classic menu as he did. Live and learn I guess. :) A plus, they have an outside patio.", "business_id": "KW6HejC-67KSL9J8Cz1dSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zMzVLKJ-cC14zRrF0ogEkQ", "review_id": "4iDZqzWgvC0qdyn6kqc4Rg", "text": "After going to the Chin's on State St. I was pretty sure I'd never go to Chin's again. But this location is close to my work and a coworker invited me. Perhaps I am also weak?\n\nAnyway I was pleasantly surprised to find that, for whatever reason, the food here seemed much better. It could maybe be argued that the noodles are a little heavy on the sauce, but everything else seemed fine. The tofu and veggies are well prepared and chewable (not the case on State St!) and really that's all I need.\n\nIn addition the staff is always pleasant and the food comes out quickly.", "business_id": "KW6HejC-67KSL9J8Cz1dSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yiWeQMJ2zT39FWFxx4BdhQ", "review_id": "Y_fMMHPz5Cs02WtSAQDlEg", "text": "We LOVE this place. Food is excellent, service fast, huge portions, reasonable prices. Egg drop soup, spring rolls, bourbon chicken with veg fried rice--fantastic. You will not be sorry you visited. On nice evenings or lunches, eat outside .", "business_id": "KW6HejC-67KSL9J8Cz1dSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QIjJ4L2DVKcj985-iuognQ", "review_id": "lS7DIxlh2fIKs0Hj0xO_zg", "text": "The food was alright, the service was alright, the portion size was generous, the prices was alright. 3 stars for a decent place to grab food if you're in a hurry, but nothing special.", "business_id": "KW6HejC-67KSL9J8Cz1dSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-hwN2juKYn-KTxa2WBYLnw", "review_id": "Nbh-oU01y_xG8ADSajQQpQ", "text": "I was in the area.  I was about to go to Pho Nam but decided to try Chins.  \nMy first impression was that this was a lot like Noodles and company with a Chinese decor.  It felt it fell short in ambiance and flavor for me.\nI ordered the Thai Noodles.\nThai Noodles: wide Asian noodles with bok choy, red onions, pea pods, and water\nchestnuts in coconut curry with Thai seasonings, garnished with lime,\nred pepper, and sprouts.\nI didn't feel like this had a lot of flavor.  It was barely coconut curry and actually had a flavor that was different from anything I have ever had before.   The vegetable were fresh and the portion was good.\nMy overall experience was so so but I still ended up having a good time because I was able to witness an exchange between some people that was something like a scene out of the movie Slacker by Linklater.  It was awkward.  A true cringe moment.  Bizarre. Some people can be so cold and insensitive.  It went on for about 5 minutes and really made my stop there interesting.\nThere were a lot of people here from what it looked like they were on lunch from nearby businesses.  The folks here really work their butts off.  But the food and the restaurant could be so much better.", "business_id": "KW6HejC-67KSL9J8Cz1dSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oSA746-4MCJpWorJkzxqpQ", "review_id": "MzbaCsr1hptpT_8_zUewsQ", "text": "Much like it's former State Street counterpart, this place used to be awesome. The food is still good, but it's not so fast anymore and the ingredients seem to be a bit skimpy. My 10 Ingredient Fried Rice had about 4 shrimp. Lame. Still - it's all delicious. But I never used to have to wait 15 minutes and it all-around used to be shinier.", "business_id": "KW6HejC-67KSL9J8Cz1dSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yiWeQMJ2zT39FWFxx4BdhQ", "review_id": "XoSnoSVTlRAVaAkkVgwFuA", "text": "We love Asia Fresh. bourbon chicken with veg fried rice-perfect. Take away done quickly. service great. Great price.", "business_id": "KW6HejC-67KSL9J8Cz1dSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SUiDl5RRnIYyOM4a9Z62vA", "review_id": "fz9qMXxE4JLzBdi-tBUYCw", "text": "We did takeout from here and both thought our dinners were awesome.  We ordered:\n\n - Chicken wings with Sesame Szechuan sauce (you can get them with any stir fry sauce choice)\n- Hot and sour soup\n- Thai spring rolls\n- Sesame chicken\n- Sweet and sour chicken. \n\nThen we got stuck in rush hour/post blizzard traffic and had a 40 minute commute home.  We were both impressed how well the food held up after that amount of time! The flavor of the wings was good, but they were obviously no longer hot.  Next time we will try those when we dine in.   Everything else had lots of heat and flavor.  The hot and sour soup looked different than any other I have eaten, but it was still good and plenty hot.  I did not detect much sour in it, my only small complaint.  We both felt we had more than enough food for $23, and the quality was great.  We will definitely go back.  I am actually a little shocked at all the bad reviews on this place after our dining experience.  Not sure if they have improved things or we just hit it on a good night.  Service was fast, friendly and accurate...no complaints there.", "business_id": "KW6HejC-67KSL9J8Cz1dSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DZBVSlNvAOsRVZ6cK9FrIg", "review_id": "oVSMOgWecB5GpE4kpPNtlw", "text": "The food here is quite good actually. Not 5 star restaurant quality but for the price and service, it's decent. The staff was friendly and I didn't wait long in line. The teriyaki chicken and cream puffs are my favorites and even though the chocolate covered fortune cookie was meant for little kids, I still have the balls to ask for one lol. Overall, not a bad choice at all.\n\nOh and I'll say it straight off the bat, this place is not authentic asian food. But for what it is (which is pan asian fast food), it did not disappoint me.", "business_id": "KW6HejC-67KSL9J8Cz1dSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KtMOMSqbd1Mk7PbDUQ2CfA", "review_id": "W4Jnjk2wfsHhAGHJMAX6nw", "text": "Fast food Chinese is generally not that exciting, but I must say this place really was quite impressive. Very fresh tasting ingredients with a lot of good flavors, all served hot and with a smile. What more could you ask for?", "business_id": "KW6HejC-67KSL9J8Cz1dSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_tGp650EdGkIZHwKs2aY6g", "review_id": "K8NwHw0sqFnjvDrmqx0bJA", "text": "A fast-casual spin-off of a Minnesota-based, fast-food Chinese-American chain that likewise serves nothing special, Chin's gets one star for being the only Asian-American place I know of in Dane County that serves fried cream cheese wontons without crabmeat. I require a side dish of epinephrine if I eat crab, so I appreciate this omission. Now that I have established that I go here just for the cream cheese puffs, it should be clear that I'm far from an expert on Asian food. So take the rest of my review with a grain of salt; there should be plenty to spare in your entree. \n\nI used to think this place was ok -- it still has plenty of variety, a very friendly staff, good chili-garlic sauce, decent potstickers, above-average lettuce wraps, no grisly or fatty pieces of meat -- but lately the preparation has been sloppy and the presentation just as bad. I suspect the quality of the ingredients has come down a notch. \n\nAfter cream cheese wontons, Pad Thai is one of my favorite Asian entrees. My last order looked like Goldilocks's porridge in the \"Three Little Bears\" Golden Book I had as a kid. Dull gray, soupy, greasy, salty and watery, yet somehow sticky. The chopped peanuts added no crunch at all, which is too bad because other than the chicken pieces I picked through the mess to find, I was hoping to find something else edible. Epic fail on this entree. \n\nOn my next visit, I ordered the Firecracker noodles with chicken, as a side to my beloved wontons. Slight improvement from last time but still salty as the Dead Sea and enough grease to de-squeak every door hinge on the west side. The bag was so heavy I skipped my biceps workout for a week. The red peppers had no life left. Again, I hunted and pecked for the chicken, which is consistently decent-quality, well-prepared white meat. My wife's veggie fried rice would have been ok -- they ease up on the salt and Valvoline for this entree -- but the vegetables were overcooked and charred in places. Fresh veggies should present as a bright spectrum of colors -- orange from the carrots, bright green from the scallions, broccoli and pea pods, yellow from the corncobettes. Instead, however, they were the same brown color as the fried rice. \n\nMy last fortune cookie said I'll probably return to Chin's. It's on the way home from work, the food comes out fast and I can't resist those damn cream cheese wontons. Maybe I'll throw in some potstickers or wraps and call it dinner.", "business_id": "KW6HejC-67KSL9J8Cz1dSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aoDM2oE3P4dNoFDKRljVkg", "review_id": "doRZNff0z_XBo38DxmmpFw", "text": "I like that I can add items to a base entree to make it my own.  I love the Thai peanut lo mein.  the noodles were easy to eat (they were cut shorter).", "business_id": "KW6HejC-67KSL9J8Cz1dSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AXz26iQxhQQF7FFCkDNJ6w", "review_id": "Invn_uxB3UBsju63mi0OPQ", "text": "We tried to order for delivery because we are 4 miles away. On their menu it says $15 minimum. We called to place the order and we were told today it's a $75 minimum. We found that insane so never ordered.", "business_id": "KW6HejC-67KSL9J8Cz1dSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P4F_NMV6ooytY4BNkrv2Kg", "review_id": "hRVG5yMzcPD8CsGz_bBUFA", "text": "I always get the lemon chicken and it's delicious! Nice light batter and very crispy with a good amount of sauce. The potstickers are also very good.", "business_id": "KW6HejC-67KSL9J8Cz1dSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GB4J5OmTOzYuXPYQfGbSsA", "review_id": "w42Xl54invO2DzX-9zIjMg", "text": "Only thing less disappointing then the food is the staff.   Ordered Chin Wings, Hot & Sour soup and Sesame Chicken to go.. What I get in return is Chin Wings with the wrong stir fry sauce, a cup of hot & sour and lemon chicken.  They charged me for what I ordered, yet they still refused a refund me or to replace my food.. Avoid this place like the plague.", "business_id": "KW6HejC-67KSL9J8Cz1dSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tAyaQN7f8uuOWMUk_CgJvQ", "review_id": "wCJwGnOAqNeMK-O7F6ASjg", "text": "The food was decent.  But yet again, the staff managed to screw my order up and ended up charging me more then what I should of payed for.", "business_id": "KW6HejC-67KSL9J8Cz1dSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-SsOMDS_QweHR588jfosuw", "review_id": "ZGFfMuL7d3zhaWalCjYyDw", "text": "We come here a lot and the food is never consistent. Sometimes it's really salty. Other times it's too spicy or not spicy enough. There must be several different cooks because the sauce is never the same either. We still like the adventure of what we may get today. Stop for quick bite on the way home. If you tried it and didn't like it you may want to try again, you may be surprised at how much better or different the next time may be. \n\nThe servers here are friendly enough but some times they difficult to read. Place is not always clean but it's clean enough. I don't like the fact that some of the tables are falling apart but there is always customers here so they must be doing something right.", "business_id": "KW6HejC-67KSL9J8Cz1dSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TkcX1AAy1bAHOKM3Lh0plg", "review_id": "6cJbDx5gEzUFdgaOF4PJUA", "text": "Good food and prices are reasonable!", "business_id": "wl-7A4jC0f27MOEmW-XTbQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2FOj1mOTrePNok3kQfWyvw", "review_id": "gGNHUm6uxBuVM3RJB1n5bQ", "text": "I will never order from there again. I called to find out what was on the hot and spicy chicken. The person who answered informed me that it was both hot and spicy but it was serves with broccoli, snow peas and onions. Once I got my entree it was neither hot nor spicy. On top of that, there was no broccoli. Too many onions, barely any snow peas AND a very small amount of chicken. Did I mention that I don't think the chicken was actually chicken? It was cut so thin and had no chicken flavor. The white rice that accompanied my dish was mushy and clumped together. I've made better rice boiling it. My mom had the Kung pao chicken and she was also dissatisfied with her meal. The crab Rangoon was ok... Fairly basic. \n\nI won't return there. I would prefer to give it a ZERO", "business_id": "wl-7A4jC0f27MOEmW-XTbQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dOxlPK7NpuFLh70-l8j45w", "review_id": "6Dgd3ipXlFUS9OpA_0gFsQ", "text": "Hubby has been eating here for years but since I only occasionally visit WI, he never convinced me to give this little dive a try. Now I'm sad about what i've been missing! Cannot understand how they do it for SO cheap - amazingly fresh, tasty, generous Chinese. Clean, open kitchen, very fast and large variety. Liked it so much that I got a lunch special to go for the bus ride over to O'Hare. They packed it up tight but remember to take napkins, condiments and utensils. I loved the shrimp with broccoli (also had carrots) and the shrimp were large and plentiful. Wonton soup (4 big dumplings) on a cold day was delish and included in the lunch special. Also got chicken egg foo yung which included large, well filled egg roll - also tasty, mustardy sauce OK (not as good as the brown sauce I'm used to). All lunch specials include roast pork fried rice which was good enough to buy on its own. Seems like a mom/pop place so support your local Chinese joint - down with PF/PW/PE.", "business_id": "wl-7A4jC0f27MOEmW-XTbQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pz5MV9HSOs-wfUfFEHbeHQ", "review_id": "micEjqS7PwD82jIyp_8Czw", "text": "We go here pretty regularly. The food is good, but by no means great. It is pretty divey looking (photos of food, etc) and they mess up our order abt 20% of the time, but still a good value for the price. General Tso's chicken is great. I asked for brown rice once and they gave us fried rice... to their credit, it was brown :)", "business_id": "wl-7A4jC0f27MOEmW-XTbQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MczojUhWvQQ_4h2T66Xv8A", "review_id": "agbEhbF_m6_UZmPpCh_LeA", "text": "I have ordered food from here on numerous occasions. It's always been good and reasonably priced. I wish they delivered. That is the only drawback.", "business_id": "wl-7A4jC0f27MOEmW-XTbQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LydkWEJqtD4Ow7Th-Gk7uA", "review_id": "fbAoh66kUUMH-jK-jpXKuQ", "text": "I take my westie to Lori's and every time they are super friendly and do a beautiful job with her. I'm very picky about her haircuts too. She jumps out of the car to run inside - which she doesn't do at some other groomers. I love they have daycare so she plays all morning and then gets groomed in the afternoon. Last time I accidentally showed up on the wrong day and they never even mentioned it - they just fit her in anyway. And..their prices are in-line with everyone else in town, in fact they might be a little less.", "business_id": "NGj-_5pkHc_DbH5bKUH2Xw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vXR4PSZPrqc093TMF9ANoQ", "review_id": "PAmy7F6bUErM3PswcKEFtQ", "text": "Lori's is a great facility with wonderful, confident and friendly staff.  As a veterinarian,  I am comfortable referring my clients with grooming needs to Lori's Pet Agree!  She and her staff do a thorough and professional job.  The pets enjoy the day care and play time that she has available as well.   Lori's Pet Agree is highly recommended! --Dr. Kristine Collins", "business_id": "NGj-_5pkHc_DbH5bKUH2Xw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sOZK11vtg6BowI6ulQu1Ag", "review_id": "NAGvpAs5fbVS65yhbtGvCw", "text": "I had taken my terrier here for grooming before he passed away nearly two years ago and finally was ready to get a replacement pup.  My new terrier is about 8 months old now and is a Lori's devotee!  Their staff are all gentle and caring, and her grooming has always been just want I've asked for!  Not only are their staff welcoming and always remember your pup when you come, they also offer doggy daycare!  The doggy daycare is perfect for tiring out a young puppy in a very homey setting (their facility is an old house in downtown Middleton).  My vet advised against one of the larger dog daycares in town due to her smaller size and it being possibly overwhelming, so Lori's is the best of both worlds!!!!  In fact, I'm on my way to pick her up this afternoon from a grooming and play day!", "business_id": "NGj-_5pkHc_DbH5bKUH2Xw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ETDXMtzoBIkNwapDqiAWCg", "review_id": "OKx34ykL_eB52vBfWjVPyg", "text": "Went to Denny's this morning for breakfast with my twins and fiance. We walked in the door and their was no hostess which is understandable if they are busy but they really weren't. We had at least five servers look dead at us as well as cooks and stood there for a good five minutes and still no one said anything to us so we walked out and went to the McDonald's across the street.", "business_id": "suQyHycqv8nA7EualcUB3g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_1ITWzhyB7XAHh9FJNC9QA", "review_id": "wpgm__HT2w_WCL3KHATbaA", "text": "always great food with great service.  Nothing too fancy but fills you up and gets you on the way.", "business_id": "suQyHycqv8nA7EualcUB3g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GFj7sT00BR_-QdgFe6Hydw", "review_id": "FRb7Rlizx_GBEWb3NBW08A", "text": "it's a starbucks...what can I say other than it's as great as every starbucks I've been to!  Friendly service and a consistant product.  yay!", "business_id": "3jpKGDkFrCHpjEYVEgcG0A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jpb5uSnlLKD4RJzk7UGwkQ", "review_id": "2vONxrH0Y_RguMvUCGhzig", "text": "I haven't been to this location as much as I have some of the other locations but I do enjoy this location. Again they are all kind of the same in a sense but its about the interior and the experience. I actually quite like the people who work at this location. I have seen the same people working here for a while now and they always make me feel so welcome. They are usually a couple of early 30's to middle aged women working here that make ya feel like mom is welcoming you home. \"What can I get ya hun,\" \"How's your day going sweety,\" that kind of stuff. And some people may not like that but I enjoy it because it makes you feel way more comfortable to be somewhere. They are always fast and efficient and any extras you may want are stocked plentifully. The one small thing I don't like is that they are tucked away and really have to be looking for it to know where it is and it is sort of a small building. It can get really cramped if there is a line in there and pushed against some of the valuables. Nice place to stop after some shopping if ya know where it is.", "business_id": "3jpKGDkFrCHpjEYVEgcG0A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RvweNJFVkR3ttkWsIBy7nQ", "review_id": "5kss6UrkZtfo7zgD8ntIDQ", "text": "I am always iffy about chain locations.  Usually you can not mess up a Starbucks too much.  This location was missing something.  The staff was busy having conversations behind the counter so service was slow.  The customers were not being attended to.  \n\nI had an event near this place so I went two mornings in a row.  Each morning something catastrophic occurred. Day one, while handing a venti coffee to a patron, the barrista was handing the coffee while securing the lid, which resulted in the coffee tipping over and hitting four people.  While cleaning up, I mentioned that coffee was still under the counter and you would have thought that I told the barrista he was completely inadequate.  I would just hate for someone to lean on the counter and get residual hanging coffee.  \n\nDay two - They ran out of something.  Not sure what.  But something.  I know this because they were all milling around talking crap about someone who was not doing their job.  The funny part is that no one was attending to the people in front of the counter.  Just saying.  The caramel mocha was completely average.  Nothing special.  Definitely glad my event was over but I am sad to see no other competitors in the area but McDonald's.", "business_id": "3jpKGDkFrCHpjEYVEgcG0A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7OP-I_VSr6L7FlzsqWjdIw", "review_id": "DVTF1XQNg0uG2VfVntlw5Q", "text": "It is so-so.   I went in on  a Sunday morning so it was pretty slow.   The employees were busy talking so they did not great me when I came in and then I asked for them to clean some tables.....I got a sigh and the guy went and cleaned the tables.   Not a single clean table in the place.   You would think if it was that slow the place would be clean!", "business_id": "3jpKGDkFrCHpjEYVEgcG0A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "DU_Vaxp60178ZnOCyFcC4Q", "text": "Let it be known that I strongly dislike Starbucks coffee. I prefer to taste the actual coffee bean flavor, rather than choke down a super-over-roasted, burned-to-within-an-inch-of-its-life-and-left-as-a-shell-of-what-it-once-was coffee bean.\n\nSo... I don't drink the coffee here (or at any Starbucks). That said, I do enjoy the Tzao tea, and the staff is friendly. \n\nLines move quickly.\n\nIt's extremely pricey, considering what you're getting.\n\nI wish there were some local coffee shops closer to my primary office.", "business_id": "3jpKGDkFrCHpjEYVEgcG0A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uHTewfAzgsMxlETiqPv7cA", "review_id": "oqgRERAfQOpigPRdLZ1mOg", "text": "It did take a while to get our drinks here, but they were super apologetic. It wasn't a big deal as we realized there was someone new that was also training so it took a little longer to get all the drinks ready. Not a big deal.\n\nDrinks were tasty and I had happy kids.", "business_id": "3jpKGDkFrCHpjEYVEgcG0A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QP-MdjpUFejr9apuAWcfQg", "review_id": "V2ejGJtqKJLRx1gGtxMAOQ", "text": "Pretty darn expensive for custard but it is really good, possibly the best I have ever had.  Been there over 15 times and have yet to see an adult working in the place.  Service is hit and miss.  Our last trip the IQ level of the help was very low.  Bathrooms are usually clean.", "business_id": "AYoLKzRFajucKnjIFxc__A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "syZcFGfqXjbsPKNBsJbdTw", "review_id": "heg8ii5uV3c9rWk_RfbFwA", "text": "The ice cream is excellent but a little pricey.  The service is less than stellar.  Our daughter bought a cone and discovered a hair in it.  When we returned to the counter and informed the employee that sold us the cone she actually said \"We've been getting that a lot lately\".  Great!\n\nAlso, if you order anything to be picked up later, like a birthday cake or cupcakes, make sure you call before you go to pick it up as they seem to be less than organized with their orders.\n\nI gave them a 2 star rating based on the excellent flavors... it should have been at least a 4.5 with some attention to customer service.", "business_id": "AYoLKzRFajucKnjIFxc__A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s__z7O5ybdky0KmXkA6MZA", "review_id": "y4UCrfk5uX7KI_TpqCS4WQ", "text": "Agreed with Dave's review about the staff and service being a hit or miss. I normally don't make stops anymore to cold stone restaurants because their ice cream is so expensive. Plus, I don't care for the taste of their ice cream. Maybe it is just me, but I think it's overrated.", "business_id": "AYoLKzRFajucKnjIFxc__A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "03vp3tenQ0aQOr0AE5j8Uw", "review_id": "Q2fljxj6ipU0RXmW5SBfZQ", "text": "Time has not been kind to this Cold Stone Creamery location.  For a while, it was the next great thing - there always were long lines of families anxious to get their butterfat and sugar fix.  The buzz has faded and now those same families flock to the local froyo joints to get their frozen dairy fix.  I stopped by this weekend while shopping at Greenway Station and found the store devoid of patrons.  I know it's been a long, cold winter, but we Wisconsinites love our ice cream and Babcock Hall was standing room only when I visited later that same day.\n\nSo why does my ice-creaming loving family now generally eschew Cold Stone?\n* Texture - I really prefer a firm scoop of ice cream and that's not what you get at Cold Stone.  The texture is far too gooey for my liking.  It's not terrible, but I much prefer the denser texture of the product at Babcock Dairy or The Chocolate Shoppe any day of the week and twice on Sunday.  The other textural problem is that Cold Stone ice cream melts too fast, so bring a gross of handi-wipes when bringing the kiddos here. \n \n* Flavor - The ice cream here is too sweet.  At Cold Stone, it is all about excess, whether it be about the butterfat content, the sugar content or the oversaturated flavorings.  Again, it's not terrible, but it's just not my cup of tea.\n\n* Serving Size - The theme of excess carries over to the over-the-top serving sizes.  While I am not a huge fan of froyo, at least I can control my serving size when I visit the near-by Menchies or Orange Leaf.  In addition, while I'm on the topic of serving sizes, can I just add that I detest the cutesy \"Like It\", \"Love It\" and \"Gotta Have It\" serving size names.\n\n* Service - When the place first opened, the staff was energetic and responsive.  I admit it was hokey, but I kinda liked the dorky songs they sang when you left a tip.  But now, a trip to Cold Stone is more like visiting a gulag.  Leaving a tip rarely triggers a response, much less a chorus of \"Ice cream, baby\" sung to the tune of Ice, Ice Baby.  My other pet peeve is that the tables always seem to be sticky, thanks to the soupiness of the ice cream.  It's really kind of a depressing place to visit now.\n\n* Pro tip: If you have a peanut allergy, have them clean the stone before they mix your ice cream or you risk cross contaminating your treat.  (I learned that the hard way.)", "business_id": "AYoLKzRFajucKnjIFxc__A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Fiec-fG39Gkd5mTK5WEi7w", "review_id": "7ZjI-79IT3uAQhHh9EtRAQ", "text": "I don't recommend going there.  My wife and I decided to go there for some dessert after a very nice dinner.  I wanted an \"Apple Pie A la Cold Stone\".  I have had this before and it is normally very good.  I was told that they had been out of the pie filling for a while.  Yet this is one of their \"Signature Creations\".  I would expect that if this is something that they always have that they would have on their menu, they would have the ingredients for it.  Then, My wife ordered their seasonal \"Funnel Cake Sundae.  My wife ended up waiting 15 minutes for this.  Jacob and Chad told us that they had to reheat the Funnel cake for the sundae twice.  This made is rock hard and she had to throw most of the funnel cake away because she could not eat it.  As we were waiting, I noticed how dirty the entire interior was.  It looks like the floors and base boards have not cleaning in months.  Tables and floors were dirty and sticky-GROSS.  I did not check the bathrooms, too scared to try.  On top of all this, the price for their \"Creations\" is way too high!!!  I am tempted to call the health department for an inspection.  DON\"T GO THERE!!!  it is a waste of time and money.", "business_id": "AYoLKzRFajucKnjIFxc__A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PNe957z3s0KMtVxRn8GHGA", "review_id": "q7fu1_Jvrw0RKyXw8xTJVw", "text": "Really good but it took a long time and $$$$ for what I know there are only about 10 flavors no line but still good clean", "business_id": "AYoLKzRFajucKnjIFxc__A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uSlKnryLlnD3mvmG6DIyCg", "review_id": "CQh-bhTWVI2xqzcUjjBENA", "text": "At its best the Bristled Boar is a great place to go with friends for an after-work drink or three, and maybe a game of pool or darts or just watch the game.  At its worst it is the epitome of a townie joint.  I've seen both over the last five years.  When I first visited the Boar it was a dive.  My college roommate had a job tending bar and we would from time to time take up his offer of free drinks in return for keeping him company.  The barstools were often filled with the usual regulars, drinking under a thick pall of smoke.  There is a certain charm to dive bars and I'm sure for some the old Boar had it, but not for me.  \n\nFortunately the owner completed renovated the entire bar, and this happened right about the time I moved out to MIddleton.  In place of the dingy walls was stylish wood paneling and tile floors instead of linoleum.  The ceilings were raised and the ventilation was improved, and while it can certainly still get smoky my eyes don't burn anymore.  There is a sand volleyball court out back and bar leagues during the summer.  The jukebox is relatively standard, but there are a few gems tucked in amidst the usual country & hard rock options.  The regular crowd is still around, but a good deal more young people can be found at the Boar these days.  Some nights are vibrant and fun, some not so much.  I can't say that I've tried much of the food.  I know from my old roommate that there is a small grill in back, which was added during the renovation.  The Emil's pizzas are good as always.  All in all the new Boar is a complete improvement over the old one.\n\nThere are still a few things that keep the Boar from being my favorite in Middleton, namely the tap selection.  I am a beer snob and proud of it, so when the only local tap option is Spotted Cow I call foul.  I can't think of another Middleton bar that doesn't have at least one Capital tap, or at least Esser's Best.  What really seals it for me is sometimes the Spotted lines aren't even clean and the beer comes out flat and a bit funky.  Another complaint that I frequently have is some of the bartenders know next to nothing about proper drink mixing.  It is usually the same bartenders that act put upon to even mix a drink as opposed to just grabbing a bottle.  Some of the older bartenders are very good, but you almost have to know the schedule to avoid the others.", "business_id": "c5awCF5eu0ZkxUf_i94uPA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LmbJD2GU-FXYhYoAeOWhxw", "review_id": "gZU8ayavTYkBlGwhJKxiww", "text": "I just went there for drinks with friends this past week (either Weds or Thurs, I can't remember which right now).  They had an excellent drink special--$2.50 Absolut mixers.  Woohoo!  \n\nIt's an odd place.  It's got an \"up north lodge\"-kind of vibe in one part of the bar; wood paneling  complete with a boar's head with glowing red eyes.  The other part, I *believe* had a different theme without wood paneling and a linoleum floor with a pool table.  There was a volleyball court outside.  The crowd was a strange mix of middle aged drunks and skanky-dressed younger girls.  \n\nOverall, I have nothing against the bar, and would go back if I was at my friend's house again.", "business_id": "c5awCF5eu0ZkxUf_i94uPA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hJbhbqg-x3TFzhvqqwl5RA", "review_id": "Tj_PGLgbJdmYmY9z7IdhdQ", "text": "The Bristled Boar!! Just the name in itself is a sign of class.  With its Barn like exterior, and its huge Boar's head are signs of a true Townie bar the town of Middleton can be proud of.  \n\nAs you walk in, the open area for the pool, Foosball, and darts is a nice area separated from the bar allowing proper game play and competition. Also the boar's Juke has a very nice display of music including some of my personal fav's Shinedown, System of a Down, and Hinder. The bar also has an interesting array of  patron's for the true elderly drunks that have been attending this place from their mid 30's to those of the younger ages just looking to throw a few to many back. It allows for many interesting interactions making an evening here very fun!!\n \nAgreed with other reviews the beer selection is limited but they do have a descent array of hard liquors especially my personal favorite WHISKEY!! The prices from my one time stop seemed reasonable and the drinks actually had some liquor in them instead of just soda or water.\n \nI have yet to try any food or enjoy their volleyball courts but would recommend that anyone interested in a townie atmosphere with the possibility of some excitement to give the place a try. I know I look forward to taking some of my friends to this place to get their opinions of what I like to call Middleton's Best Townie Bar!!!", "business_id": "c5awCF5eu0ZkxUf_i94uPA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1M_ggx6qqhB7IKDIcdXs-w", "review_id": "kJ7Z4Y-IHOsUHo4XTfaY7A", "text": "Not gonna lie....Its a dive. But its the lesser of the evils of the surrounding bars(Club Tavern and Branch St. retreat are much worse). The bar is usually not packed they have a decent selection of tap beers and almost always have decent drink specials. I was there a few weeks ago and the special was Jameson mixers for $3.50 on a Friday...not bad.\n\nOverall if your in the area its worth stopping at but nothing spectacular.", "business_id": "c5awCF5eu0ZkxUf_i94uPA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IogfzsroIcVlUiTfepW9Cw", "review_id": "lP5CEkweGOUXX2b_DdHiEw", "text": "I have been a fan of the Boar for several years. They have a great staff and atmosphere.  Customer base is a good mix of young and old. A great place to chill with friends have a drink and play some bar games. They have darts, pool, touch screen games and volleyball.", "business_id": "c5awCF5eu0ZkxUf_i94uPA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xOe-ZopdYiu8ijimmtdrnA", "review_id": "7FVA2XGWpiH-CnUwN6In7g", "text": "Nicer than I expected. Great place for trivia. Very good fries.", "business_id": "c5awCF5eu0ZkxUf_i94uPA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XmSPy_RTZArCirAqWsVP6w", "review_id": "bPjCHX_09QX5mqtMr5C1sA", "text": "First off,I feel I am friendly and easy to get along with, but this was the worst \"bartending experience\" I have ever encountered! [It was Thanksgiving Eve 6:15 in case the owner/manager might read this]. Either I was 1] not a regular or 2]a bother. NEVER again!", "business_id": "c5awCF5eu0ZkxUf_i94uPA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-XnKJ4tIT8r9R5n2DHPPWQ", "review_id": "tQt8GZyeJ1KMCE5I3PhSjg", "text": "Free tacos for packer games!  free touchdown shots!  great prices calm atmosphere", "business_id": "c5awCF5eu0ZkxUf_i94uPA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HUWZRvKaudxxjPxtV7qCOg", "review_id": "RYUpnmY0QdBMEXSXOq4RYg", "text": "I knew I had to check the place out as soon as I saw the name in the yelp app.  I was impressed by the large interior and overall layout. It was pretty tame when I was there, but after looking at a few of the pictures, I can tell that this place gets pretty wild. Awesome. I had a nice conversation with some locals and enjoyed a few local brews that were a perfect end to a long day. \n\nSo next time you're in the neighborhood, come check this place out and give a nod to the stuffed boar head on the wall, it's seen a lot more action than pretty much everyone.", "business_id": "c5awCF5eu0ZkxUf_i94uPA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XvQ6aCBfxP9QnWSZKifhoA", "review_id": "JuAkTvCaiYtBSLaEWS73Nw", "text": "So the Boar, as we affectionately call it. It's good for a lot of things. Darts, pool, Tuesday blues night (live blues band!), fun times, decent beer, waffle fries, and fried cheese curds (if you don't mind the sort that come from the freezer). The food? Not so great. It's not so bad, but it's just not that good.\n\nI think everything is frozen at this place. Everything. We had pizza there the other night and I could taste the freezer burn. We still had a blast, but it would be nice if the food wasn't so obviously frozen. Everything is ordered from the bar, which is fine but a little weird.\n\nThere isn't too much to say about this place other than what I've just said. I'll go back because my friends at work like it, but it wouldn't be my top choice. There are definitely other places that can fill my dart needs while providing me with at least decent, non-frozen food.\n\nSorry, Boar - the truth can hurt.", "business_id": "c5awCF5eu0ZkxUf_i94uPA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Jpb5uSnlLKD4RJzk7UGwkQ", "review_id": "A-L86Ox9hl8Pu9F2uLoRSQ", "text": "This place is actually pretty neat. I loved the Boars heads on the wall and the old western type feel to it. The drinks were really good, well made and strong but for some reason I really enjoyed the food. For being bar food it was actually pretty spectacular. Any drink ya like at a cheap price and some cool stuff to look at. Whats not to like? They got big TV's and fast service. (eBay style) A++++++++++++ Great Seller!!!!!! Will do business again!", "business_id": "c5awCF5eu0ZkxUf_i94uPA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k2GImDHHZvMCOI7EfED93A", "review_id": "ntDCKEwiqB-P5CruUmLoMw", "text": "Definitely a place I could frequent...nice and open and live blues music every Tuesday night.   Be sure to check out \"Blues and Brews\"", "business_id": "c5awCF5eu0ZkxUf_i94uPA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s__z7O5ybdky0KmXkA6MZA", "review_id": "Lhlah-_CYphkDLHsz5e3Mg", "text": "My friends and I stopped here for a few drinks for my birthday. Bartenders were very attentive and made all our drinks to order. Prices were pretty good.  Atmosphere was unique as if it was a log cabin, tv's were everywhere, and plenty of options for pool and darts. It was a fun place to hang out for the night. Would definitely go back again.", "business_id": "c5awCF5eu0ZkxUf_i94uPA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AgiNZS_rcd4k_yTCJjTZtw", "review_id": "tWlj5MJSRieLjJNQg-ZD2A", "text": "Waffle Fries!!!! Nice rustic log cabin atmosphere and great outdoor porch. My first time here was the Badger/Arizona game last Saturday night and we had a blast with friends. \n\nI'd definitely go back.", "business_id": "c5awCF5eu0ZkxUf_i94uPA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jpb5uSnlLKD4RJzk7UGwkQ", "review_id": "5ctFtTbKgkKx663fVdn7HQ", "text": "My family has been going to Dr. Killian for years now and he has always been an extremely good dentist, very kind, professional, and comforting when it comes to some of the more serious procedures. Not only that, he has just recently updated his facility via a $1 Million investment! He now has luxorious massaging dental chairs, state-of-the-art equipment and even a moveable LCD TV above the chair so as to relax you while you're worked on! The lobby is gorgeous with a massive 60\" some odd LCD HDTV etc. This is an EXCELLENT dentist. He has been in the business for, well since before i was even born! which is over 20 years, so he knows exactly what he is doing. Also his son just moved into the building so there are now 2 great dentists working in the same building.", "business_id": "GHvLvSN_imiXxqsgFPskWA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o0Y7lhqjtGHt9PofgDbXpg", "review_id": "pPQ6EADfycvOfGfCfmJOuA", "text": "Dr. Killian is our family's favorite dentist, including my husband the dentalphobe, and our two young daughters. We appreciate the beautiful facility, private rooms, gentle hygienists and top notch dental care.", "business_id": "GHvLvSN_imiXxqsgFPskWA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EgBU9oKVNCTzvvZmdqCOzg", "review_id": "6Vk8J-29fYCtcVDBGs1a-Q", "text": "The clinic itself is very, very nice. They had Frozen playing and just about any good magazine you'd want to read in the waiting room. Everyone was very friendly and went out of their ways to make sure I was comfortable at all times. \n\nDr. Brent could have easily said I need a few new fillings--how am I to know? That makes me feel like they're serious about their work and not in it for the money. I know a few people who have been told they need work done when they didn't. I trust that the Killians don't do that. Dr. Brent also seemed to know his stuff. \n\nI don't even like the dentist and I'm looking forward to going back!", "business_id": "GHvLvSN_imiXxqsgFPskWA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QP-MdjpUFejr9apuAWcfQg", "review_id": "n27NfToq_Jps6bYpaiguuA", "text": "Hard to rate a McDonald's well.  I go through the drive thru most mornings for coffee and will eat lunch there from time to time.  Drive thru service is always great and restaurant is always clean.  They hire and retain good help.", "business_id": "uga5g16PncJOtY7Sc3A05w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DBp9UzN6WyaFhqzTn7dXIw", "review_id": "4xHYxGZHpuzSUaIqtFeY1A", "text": "This might be the best run McDonalds in the Madison area. The drive-through runs incredibly fast! Plus, it's a throw back McDonalds with a displayed old milkshake machine that triggered Ray Kroc's involvement in the company, and resulted in him bringing in a franchise model that facilitated the restaurant's world-wide domination. However, who checks for a McDonalds rating?", "business_id": "uga5g16PncJOtY7Sc3A05w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CfHKRE1PJL2snv1ICGhgeA", "review_id": "sVfJ9gBIMSVcmAsVCMge1A", "text": "I ate here on Dec 1st (big mac combo) and it did not feel well after words. I learned that they and all Mc D's use ammoniated beef, it is frank'in food. Madison is full of privately owned restaurants that serve real food, not chemical and byproducts dressed up as food. Save your kids, save your self. Just say no to the evil fake food", "business_id": "uga5g16PncJOtY7Sc3A05w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V_7r3XVzPtXJyOSN34xx4w", "review_id": "JDt9s1iaqnwyOHQ_5lcmcQ", "text": "I've been really happy with All Pets.  They have nice, convenient hours and the staff has always been great.  Being open until 6 p.m. on weekdays is really helpful; the extra hour makes a big difference.  My two cats regularly see  Dr. Haroldson and both have seen Dr. Erickson for injuries/infections. \n\nI've had no trouble making appointments for regular check ups and vaccinations.  When either cat has had unexpected problems (eye infection, infected cut, etc.) they've been able to get me in within a day, although I was not picky about what vet I saw.  Both Drs. Haroldson and Erickson have patiently and carefully talked me through what I needed to do for home-care and answered all of my questions.  I've never felt rushed or talked down to.", "business_id": "9874O-3GjXPotxYKNNAz5Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0YqeGzAJJzDw-zLZihHw8A", "review_id": "CPWHO8BPEgZLH_m6L0gEwg", "text": "I absolutely love the staff at AllPets. They do an extraordinary job of taking care of my dog. I am impressed by their knowledge as well as their patience and clarity in explaining care options.", "business_id": "9874O-3GjXPotxYKNNAz5Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-lNQ1ZXMbf8JZZYHiMCfrw", "review_id": "t2tRVl7YCVuTAODzAlBz5w", "text": "Seriously, I love this place! I wish I could give them ten stars! I've got three corgis and after a co-worker referred me here in 2009, I'll never go anywhere else. Every vet my dogs have seen is wonderful...between the three pups I've met with three of the doctors. They're all sincere, empathetic, thorough, understanding, engaging, respectful, and love to share their knowledge. Dr. Haroldson is a sweetheart and can probably put any nervous pet-parent at ease. Dr. Erickson is calm and laid-back, and I can talk to him about even the most awkward pet problems. Dr. Schweitzer is lively--a total hoot. Anyone who likes The Walking Dead AND Downton Abbey is alright in my book!\n\nAll Pets has been able to see me with very short notice, has never rushed me in and out the door, and always made me feel like my dogs were their top priority, even on busier days. They communicate clearly about diagnostic and treatment options. Their prices are very reasonable, and they try less expensive solutions first, instead of immediately recommending the most costly. Not that I'm cheap, it's just that having three dogs adds up. When they weren't 100% positive about something, they aren't afraid to ask each other for second opinions, which I appreciated when my dog Harry swallowed a corncob and had to have emergency surgery.\n\nThat's another thing I love about this place, is that they remember all my dogs names when I walk in the door. Not only the vets, but the front desk staff. Maybe it's my fiction-writer's imagination, but they really make me feel like a VIP. Kenna is always so excited to greet my pups and I love hearing about hers. Dana has a killer sense of humor and if you're lucky, she'll grace you with one of her zingers. Having three rambunctious corgis that get into trouble (catching rabbits and getting worms, swallowing corncobs and needing surgery, attacking car windows and breaking teeth, spraining toes from too much running) means I get to visit more often, and I honestly do not mind at all.", "business_id": "9874O-3GjXPotxYKNNAz5Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UrqV59uzObu_BaNS9CzdDQ", "review_id": "bTd4tUghnoBwQiQjc2tdhA", "text": "Love All Pets!  \n\nWe drive all the way from McFarland to Middleton to go here because the staff, from the front desk to all the Doctors, truly care about the animals.  I've seen Vet Techs carrying sick animals around in slings to give them extra attention and care.  I've had them stay open waiting for me to arrive, they work you in for appointments as necessary.  \n\nSeriously can't say enough great things about this clinic.", "business_id": "9874O-3GjXPotxYKNNAz5Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W8hSb_zSjewlgfYTUceXtg", "review_id": "CH5mucNtwwPwwt7LNUcdjA", "text": "Shortly after we relocated to Madison, our dog began having seizures. It's a scary thing to experience and figuring out how to manager her epilepsy has been a challenge, but I cannot imagine going through it without the care we have received at All Pets. Getting in for an appointment has never been difficult, and the response time to questions has been extremely quick, which is much appreciated when we're anxious about our pup. The staff has been great at helping put some of our fears at ease. We have only seen Dr. Haroldson, who is unbelievably patient, helpful, and kind in answering our numerous questions, whether it be over the phone, by email, or in person. When we bring our dog to All Pets, she never seems anxious or fearful, as she had occasionally at our old vet's office, which I can only attribute to the genuine love and care the entire staff seems to exhibit towards all the animals that come in. to their clinic. I would recommend All Pets to any pet owner I know with no hesitation.", "business_id": "9874O-3GjXPotxYKNNAz5Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pXTM0MEmK24EO1NQK8zKMw", "review_id": "aG51QpyRe5Ov3dlePFlhTA", "text": "Decent hotel in the area.  Staff was great and my room was clean.  The location is near a mall and a bunch of restaurants which is great for someone visiting on business.  There are a number of other hotels in the area so you might want to do some comparison shopping before booking here.", "business_id": "naqkXvhoqljvA7kuo15gEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x7Np-ngv33RIxVigvVaWsw", "review_id": "ZryiG0_x7V303b61foKMAg", "text": "great hotel for the price. the rooms are more like a boutique hotel with mid century modern kind of look and feel. decent breakfast and friendly staff.", "business_id": "naqkXvhoqljvA7kuo15gEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ONt3bdggBy17Pu19_xtUQw", "review_id": "7pG3oHuywAhHy3hTs9cD-A", "text": "Hotel staff make this place a good strong 3 stars other than that, that's it.  The shower leaks and the walls are pretty thin. Towels hurt ya if you like soft cotton towels.....uh it's good for the price is a good area to eat and do your Middleton thing. It's a decent hotel for the price. Could use a face lift bit it's all good (: the geese are not friendly do not touch! FYI another last tip is that the windows are not double pane so the noise level is high from outside. Great price and staff but noise level sucks :(", "business_id": "naqkXvhoqljvA7kuo15gEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "341nu0gdLI5cJ-iORl914g", "review_id": "tNn0LNxCM3KHPyH9K0_v9w", "text": "The rooms were clean, and all of the furniture was very new. Water pressure in the shower was excellent. Quite a selection of channels on the \"idiot-box\" and free internet in all of the rooms.\n\nThe breakfast buffet in the morning was one of the best I have seen in these small travel motels. Lots of food choices, and they kept it well stocked through the rushes.\n\nWe will stay here again next time in this area and would definitely recommend if you are visiting Madison, WI", "business_id": "naqkXvhoqljvA7kuo15gEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "VESaDn1MpEIAC7C-SvGO2w", "review_id": "D0gfRlpR79epKiEUltTI1Q", "text": "My group of 12 runners and 1 driver spent the night here before Ragnar Relay Chicago, which is a relay race from Madison through Milwaukee and on to Chicago. The race began Friday, so we arrived late Thursday afternoon and left in the morning.\n\nReservations were made months in advance and were honored when we got there. Check-in was simple and the employees seemed to enjoy our enthusiasm and joking around. They even welcomed us with fresh cookies. How can you hate on a hotel with cookies? You just can't.\n\nThe location, strangely enough, was both ideal and not. The nice thing was that we were close enough to the starting line that it wasn't a huge issue for our first group of runners to leave at 5am and get there on time; however, being somewhat closer to where the race started might have been nicer and we're looking into that for 2013, because it was a bit of a haul for the second van (my van).\n\nOn the other hand, we were far enough away that this hotel did not fill up immediately and it had no problem blocking off some rooms for us and we were right off the highway, very close to restaurants for an easy group dinner and there is a shopping center right next door. I took full advantage of stocking up on anything I might have missed by going to the local Erehwon and running shop. That was incredibly convenient. They also have a really good continental breakfast.\n\nAs far as the hotel room: the beds were incredibly comfortable but the shower drain was backed up. I ended up in a couple inches of dirty water, which is never fun. However, I had some of the best sleep of my life. The area remains relatively quiet and the curtains keep out most of the light.\n\nPrices are very reasonable, so this is a great place to stay if you want to be near Madison but don't need to be right in the city.", "business_id": "naqkXvhoqljvA7kuo15gEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yI15VsYAgcFOoasstMO4UA", "review_id": "2gJ3bqPwl3yngOzdD0om6w", "text": "This a pretty standard Fairfield in. Free breakfast, free wifi, nice staff. The usual... I was working at the University of Wisconsin and chose this place because I like building Marriott points. It's not in Madison at all, so just be aware if you are doing lots of things on campus you got about a 20 minute drive. The good thing is it's pretty close to the road that leads to campus, downtown, and the airport. Downtown Middletown in kinda idyllic too. \n\nI will warn you this is the type of hotel chartered bus passengers like. Cheap, friendly, and next to a Denny's.", "business_id": "naqkXvhoqljvA7kuo15gEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8tnlkhMohEPBz2_340_DFQ", "review_id": "WNUdPTafFhOxYFi6hWXV_A", "text": "Rachel is the best ever and I love staying here.  It is on my company but they are worth every dime.  The breakfast was wonderful everyday and the shuttle service is always on time.  The drivers are so awesome and they love taking care of us.  It is always wonderful to get great customer service and this place sets the bar.", "business_id": "naqkXvhoqljvA7kuo15gEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uSlKnryLlnD3mvmG6DIyCg", "review_id": "86-dCOqgEn-Qf-9cK8H4HQ", "text": "The Hody is a pretty solid local bar in Middleton that often has great live music and decent drink specials.  Thursday nights feature Westside Andy & Mel Ford, and that is always a good time.  There are decent taps, though last time I was there I believe they had removed Esser's Best which was my go-to every time there.  Most of the specials tend toward the $1 shot variety, but I especially like that Capital pints are $2 on Wednesdays and you can get pitchers of Spotted on Fridays for a crazy $5.  I also learned that your second drink before noon on Sundays is free, and domestic taps are 50 cents.  More on that later.  The bartenders are for the most part good, but if you're there on the wrong day they seem to forget about you in favor of talking with the regulars.\n\nThe food is pretty standard: not too fancy but good.  Sometimes the food doesn't come as advertised in the menu.  Once I ordered a Reuben that strangely was lacking Swiss cheese, though I didn't notice until halfway through as it was still a tasty sandwich.  I like the bison burger here, but the last time I ordered this it came sans tomatoes, likely due to the salmonella issue at the time.  Also that day my sister found the Hody Chicken's buffalo sauce to be beyond her tolerance for spiciness.  My sister's boyfriend was suitably impressed with the Hody burger, but he thought that they had left of the special Hody sauce.  It might have just been a bad day, because most of the other times I've been here there were no problems.  I do believe that the overall quality depends on the day you stop in.  Some of the bartenders kind of throw things together, while others take their time and do a decent job.  I haven't been there regularly enough to establish a schedule, so it's been hit or miss for me lately.  I've also tried a few of the appetizers and the onion straws and quesidilla wrappers are very good every time I've had them.  \n\nThe main drawback with the Hody is the regular crowd.  On Thursdays when Westside Andy & Mel Ford are playing the crowd is great - a variety of people, young and old, some dancing to the music, some sitting at the bar or nearby tables.  Other nights the crowd can get a bit too townie for my liking.  It can be uncomfortable, especially when half the bar turns to look at you when you walk in.  Sundays can be the worst.  I think that some of those people nearly live there.  The place is pretty open and there is a lot of space, but it still can get quite smoky.  There is a few outdoor tables along Elmwood, and these are perfect for a weekend afternoon.  I would probably return to the Hody more if it weren't for the small inconsistencies in the food and the slight hostile feeling that I sometimes pick up from the regulars, but overall the Hody is a reliably good time.", "business_id": "xbJ9tdGbcVJIUkNgHSCwZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1M_ggx6qqhB7IKDIcdXs-w", "review_id": "sACp0-7B19kAfqCN6SY1DQ", "text": "They have decent drink specials. However the bar is sometimes filled with older trashier drunks. Its defintely an older crowd where Cougars are lurking. \n\nOn the weekend they have free live music. Its usually too loud to converse with your group but the bands usually arn't terrible.  \n\nIve never had their food but Ive heard its pretty decent. \n\nOverall it an ok place to go to get a few drinks. Sadly its one of the better bars in Middleton. Not as much of a dive as the Club Tavern or Bristled Boar and not as Towny as Pauls grill ....And if your into older trashy women this place is for you.", "business_id": "xbJ9tdGbcVJIUkNgHSCwZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5W_Dv1E2loDsoXFpi-pqcQ", "review_id": "b56sSLA5WQTFTm8jho3EdA", "text": "Just had to review to mention my addiction. The Hody Club. Its a club sandwich with a fried egg on it. Most will think it sounds gross. They do something to make this sandwich just magical. SO good - I want one every time I hear Hody. Yum. \n\nThey also have awesome Quesadilla's too. We usually get ours with spicy, but I think you can customize. Otherwise a decent bar with average prices and service. Good TVs and a very local crowd. I think they have small bands on the weekends.", "business_id": "xbJ9tdGbcVJIUkNgHSCwZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5vhRsjbHGL6bwnee5DZ4KQ", "review_id": "9dLoARl-M2gJ6teXpFT0tg", "text": "Absolutely the best club sandwich I have had in a looong time. I order it everytime I go and it has never been less than awesome. And it's priced really well. \n\nAnytime I've gone at night the crowd is a little rough looking and the music is too loud. But going in the early evening or for lunch usually works pretty well.", "business_id": "xbJ9tdGbcVJIUkNgHSCwZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GiRGlCK8cKx8NXZBDQ5dfw", "review_id": "n9qyW3MO4N1glwRp2EOYVg", "text": "Went here for lunch because we had coupons for bogo sandwiches. The food was pretty good for a little WI bar! The biggest downfall was that their freezer had just broken so we could not get any fried apps. The waitress did let us use both of our coupons even though she said they were one per table (that was not printed on them) but still nice of her! \n\nSO CHEAP! Out bill was around $20 for 4 people!?", "business_id": "xbJ9tdGbcVJIUkNgHSCwZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-SuNG0UNAspVHrP9DDXuaA", "review_id": "ensTe6EmPYhaIkRHdMXcAQ", "text": "I'm from a small town in Kentucky. I likely won't attend my 30-year high school reunion, but I imagine it will look exactly like Hody's. Lotta flannel shirts and fiddle playing in here tonight. Cowboy hats, beards, and MILFs a'prowling. God bless America. The only drawback is that there seems to be a raspy, sideshow bob type of lady chain-smoking outside. I guess that comes with the territory. \nThe skating rink cheese sticks more than make up for that spectacle.", "business_id": "xbJ9tdGbcVJIUkNgHSCwZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XmSPy_RTZArCirAqWsVP6w", "review_id": "3jaFh0snrkpOv9qMpEJHMw", "text": "Happened to be here for a recent Packer game, partly cuz they advertise half price apps during the game and partly cuz of their presence in 'Madison Cocktail' book.Service was sketchy at best.Waited 10-15 minutes for a beer and then was advised only 'select' apps were half price [2-3 of 16 on menu]?! Hmmm.Also use of the cocktail book was viewed as a nuisance. I say if you sell them readily accept them ...In summary,felt like the customer catered to the server rather than vice versa To their credit Hody club sandwich was very good.", "business_id": "xbJ9tdGbcVJIUkNgHSCwZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k2GImDHHZvMCOI7EfED93A", "review_id": "j2qwzb_6Aqfegqi67pWvcw", "text": "A wide variety of people mingle at this bar...classy, trashy, young, old, professional, you name it.  The band was o.k., the beer was not very cold but the prices were ok for the area.  This place needs to place more emphasis on bartenders that are courteous and clean in appearance.   Probably the longest wait for a drink in an unpopulated establishment!!  Tip accordingly", "business_id": "xbJ9tdGbcVJIUkNgHSCwZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jgDdaSrlmpCnG3fY__qfUg", "review_id": "gUPteJ1yDiQ3fU0Q9gs_kQ", "text": "My boyfriend and I headed out to Louisianne's on the recommendation of a couple of his friends. We were encouraged to make reservations as the couple noted how this place is frequently filled to capacity every night. \n\nWell, Sunday night it's not so. And that's when we went.\n\nLouisianne's is located underground, and the atmosphere below is warm and inviting. To the left is the bar with the piano and stage for the jazz bands that play nearly every night. In front of and to the right are small, white-clothed tables. \n\nOur service was excellent. Because there happened to be so few people there that night, the host and the waitress were both quite talkative and welcoming. The meal was delicious (you don't need appetizers here - the entree portions are QUITE large). \n\nI highly recommend it and can't wait to go back for the nights of live jazz.", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AC4-bAcxK_E1nwUPaYYqmQ", "review_id": "ypNwIPenE77OJ9klbBYZow", "text": "BEST.CREME.BRULEE.EVER!!\n\nAnd the food, the piano bar, the service is ABSOLUTELY to die for.\n\nLouisiannes is the kind of place that you can GENUINELY never go wrong.  It's in an underground cave, very \"Adams Family Values\" (Ok, isn't it bad that I compare it to a movie), their wine list is VERY extensive, and if you go at ~6ish, there's always the piano man, ready to delect you with a rendition of a bluesy jazzy tune...\n\nWhile I think reservation is HIGHLY recommended (there's like 10 tables at MOST), it just so happens that everytime my husband and I go, we can get in.. Lucky us!!!\n\nSeriously, by far one of the BEST restaurants in Madison (whoops Middleton).", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5W_Dv1E2loDsoXFpi-pqcQ", "review_id": "a14-CKEdqDKQ9FFqCqnlSg", "text": "Yum - I love Louisianne's. A bit fancy for every day, but the food is fantastic, the atmosphere in the restaurant is great and the service has always been good. Very delicious! I can't wait to go back!", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bDk2XvjJlK8fsiL6C1HpEg", "review_id": "UjV1OQSB0g5TJkdDD53_Gw", "text": "Grade: C\n\nSkip the overpriced, nasty Cajun food and go for the desserts! Very pricey. I plan to give this place another try soon.", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "oAB-YHJSWJTl7gvQxN-Zdg", "review_id": "loqouE-XAuFcDRcdlxRnhQ", "text": "One of my favorite dining experiences in the Madison area. The underground atmosphere at Louisianne's is quaint yet not unsophisticated; we went on the eve of a snowstorm, so the pianist didn't make it in to play--though I'm sure he would have made a nice dinnertime addition.\n\nService was friendly and efficient. Our lemon artichoke appetizer was excellent--akin to bruschetta, but minus the tomatoes and plus pine nuts and a decadent lemon-y parmesan topping. For an entree, I ordered the blackened catfish with spinach mashed potatoes, and wasn't disappointed... though I will say my fish was seasoned on the heavy side. I didn't mind the additional kick, but you may want to let the staff know if you don't like the sensation of blackened fire-breathing between bites.\n\nI was also pleased with the wine selection. And really, how can you go wrong with the chocolate creme brulee for dessert? Thanks, Louisianne's, for a warm, inviting dinner--and for heating me up with enough cajun spice to temporarily make me forget how blustery it is outdoors!", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yUkWGeu4B6OGE-7GNlYrjA", "review_id": "PirkXZ2tktS_-RZNy_Jeiw", "text": "Tops: Ambiance, particularly on a cold winter night.  Wine list - well balanced and fairly priced.  Sitting at the bar listening to music - you could do it all night. \n\nFood: Good, but can be a bit over-rich at times and it is not cheap. Desserts are uber. \n\nService: For me, it has always been good.", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z-q4z2RLP-d-FqvGnNJbtA", "review_id": "JVrGn1gjDLr4c2aDke9IXQ", "text": "Not knock your socks off but good. Atmosphere in the downstairs dining room is nice quiet. A good place to go with friends and have a conversation.  I had the escargot which was good -- could have had a little more garlic. Red beans & rice was especially good. Salad was average. For out of towners staying at the \"big box\" motels at the edge of town this place is way better than the chain restaurants around the motels and well worth the short walk into town (maybe not in winter).", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m03Pw_Pgz7FMliwjkgPHnA", "review_id": "sqfgS--np35F5o2XHqFlAw", "text": "I was really excited to come here and usually really like cajun food. What I got was a plate full of super-salty rice and beans. I couldn't finish it and left hungry. I'm hoping it was just a mistake. I'll give it another try one of these days.", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Y-nr6eaHwP3HF1jV4JKDJw", "review_id": "6R4MnLqSUftZnP701hHYKQ", "text": "I decided, after much positive feedback from clients of mine(and a peek at my fellow yelpers reviews), to surprise my BF with dinner at Louisianne's for our third anniversary tonight. From the moment we walked in, I was really charmed. It has this cavernous feel(in a good, cozy romantic way--not a dank, moldy creepy way) with nice lighting and just all around nice ambiance. \n\nOur waitress was good, if a bit overzealous...and I loved the fact that she automatically brought me a small carafe of iced tea when she brought my filled glass. Nice. I'm a heavy(tea) drinker, so this was great! I enjoyed my shrimp and corn chowder, but I would have liked to have seen a bit more shrimp(but when is TOO MUCH shrimp ever possible). I also had roasted shrimp for my entree, which were delicious! Nice spicy flavor, with a ton of rosemary. I wasn't too impressed with the side of spinach and tomatoes, however. The Cabernet reduction that they came DOUSED in was a bit too rich. I wish it had been more of a glaze than a heavy sauce. No matter, I was too full to eat much of it anyhow. My boyfriend seemed surprised and delighted by the coffee roasted chicken with the orange-ricotta sauce( the bite I had was quite tasty). \n\nAlso, I love the fact that they have live jazz on the piano tues-sat nights starting at 6pm(although tonight he started more like 6:30). It was really nice. We said that we would definitely go another night for drinks and appetizers(which looked tempting) in the bar/lounge area with friends.", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Gpf8U6USRj6GzKoleb477Q", "review_id": "QZ3cfoU3qRyjDtbPnvcsPw", "text": "Louisianne's has seared it's place inside of my restaurant experience. The food is so good, that every time my girlfriend and I consider going to any other restuarant, we would have to consider the huge opportunity cost of not going to Louisianne's.\n\nThe place is dungeon-esque, but not in a bad way. It's dimly lit, underground, but often times has a pianist setting the New Orleans mood.\n\nThe food is incredible. Every time we go there we try to get something different, and we're floored by how good the meals are, and how much of it you get. The appetizers were delicious (we've had the platter for two, and the pulled pork crepes), the soup we've had with our entrees were amazing each time, with an intense flavor.\n\nTheir specials change every time we've been there, and if they don't interest you, their regular menu is always exceptional. We've had the roasted shrimp, the tasso and shrimp fettucine, the maple-cured duck, the steak, the seafood au gratin, and each time not only did we get one delicious meal, but enough to have an amazing lunch the next day.\n\nThe only con I can give Louisianne's is that they give you so much good food that you can never get to the desserts. This restaurant is the one that my girlfriend and I benchmark all other restaurants by, and before we go out to eat anywhere else, we have to strongly consider the consequences of NOT going to Louisianne's.", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZYaumz29bl9qHpu-KVtMGA", "review_id": "ENQgulGSN9rYU9BlCtKM4Q", "text": "My boyfriend and I went here on a whim one night.  I was totally underwhelmed.\n\nFirst of all, the service was REEEEEALLY slow.  from the appetizer on down, everything took forever to arrive.\n\nThe lemon parmesan artichoke hearts were delicious!  the flavors were all perfect.  That was my favorite part of the meal.  My salad was good.  My boyfriend didn't like his soup, so we traded.  The soup was just okay.\n\nI ordered the maple cured duck, and I was surprised at how fatty and tough my duck was.  I really had a hard time eating it because the texture in my mouth made me kind of gag.  the veggies it came with were good, and the flavor of the duck was good.  I'm not normally one to order duck, and I really wished I didn't (I was torn about the coffee chicken.  I normally get chicken, but it seemed like an odd combo of flavors). My boyfriend got the seafood au gratin which was much better.\n\nThe best part was that I was so full on bread by the time my entree arrived that I didn't feel like so much of an ass asking for most of my meal to be put in a doggie bag.  I'd be willing to give this place another chance though.", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5vhRsjbHGL6bwnee5DZ4KQ", "review_id": "WlB4wq4ry4FRru9uxy4XZg", "text": "Met some friends here for drinks at the bar, which is shockingly small and not suited for groups larger than 4. The house wines are excellent. I got the lemon artichoke hearts - which were awful, and overpriced. The bread crumbs were drenched in butter and had a greasy feel to them, and the lemon was overpowering. The piano player didn't know any of the songs my friends or I requested - and we weren't making ridiculous requests - what piano player doesn't know Irving Berlin? \n\nIt's a great place to sit and talk and drink wine, AFTER you've eaten somewhere else.", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e7-9o5OmKMiQReixCA6b8A", "review_id": "swSzPxOOjhJSw_6N1OZXrA", "text": "I saw Lousianne's on the news one night.  So I took my boyfriend there for our date night.  \n\nWe were extremely underdressed for the occasion.  A co-worker had told me it was a little fancier than casual but we went totally casual anyway.  Good news is, it had dim lightening.  We had a drink at the bar and were quickly seated.  I'm a vegetarian, so I tried a pasta dish while my boyfriend had steak.  We had the goat cheese appetizer, it was better than I expected.  It had a sauce to it that had a really unique taste to it.  The entrees were good, I wouldn't say the pasta was worth the price and I wish I would have tried the vegetarian jambalaya.  We topped off the meal with the White chocolate mousse  for dessert.  It was the best part of the whole meal, knocked my socks off.\n\nI would recommend this place, especially to meat eaters.  \nThe service was great, our waitress was timely.  She checked in often and never hurried us to finish and leave.", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GxKnzeyCMPflSIXzN7ey3A", "review_id": "Y1esjrYEnPYGUzfXstQkCQ", "text": "All our friends had raved about the food & ambiance, so my wife & I finally decided to try Louisianne's.  The decor is indeed cozy- like a nicely made-up cellar.  There was plenty of room at the bar so we sat there before our reservation time arrived.  Only two beers on tap, but both good local brews from Capital. \nEventually sat at our table & perused the menu.  Found many appetizers that sounded really good (including one of the specials that night) so we decided on sharing 2 apps and one entree... seemed like a good way to try a few items without getting too much food.\nApp #1 (the special): gnocchi in a savory cream sauce with crawfish was very tasty.  Seemed a bit light in the gnocchi (I think there were 5 or 6) but made up for it in sauce.  Two thumbs way up.\nApp #2: mussels in cream sauce... I had asked about the size of the mussels ahead of time and was told they were medium to large.  They were in fact medium to small, which was a bit of a bummer because we probably would have gone with a different app had we known.  But the flavors were good & we enjoyed sopping up the sauce with the bread.  And the bread they serve is quite good.  Two thumbs up.\nEntree: Crawfish Etouffe... I was excited to try this as I hadn't had etouffe in years.  It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either.  If you went to a friend's house for dinner and they served this you'd be psyched, but at an upscale Cajun restaurant for $20 you may be left underwhelmed.  Two thumbs halfway up.  The salad that came with was fresh mesclun greens, with a bleu cheese dressing that was chunky but bland.\nMidway thru our meal the jazz combo started up and sounded really good- definitely added to the atmosphere.  For dessert we shared a slice of key lime pie... nice-tasting but no great shakes.  It seemed to be thickened with gelatin and I suppose I prefer mine to be creamier, plus it was lacking in zing, but only mildly.  Again, if your friend served it you'd rightfully congratulate them but for $6.50 it should be REALLY good.\nOur server was very nice & professional.  Absolutely no complaints there.\nThe nicest surprise came with the bill- only $70... and that included 5 drinks.\nWe have concluded that the next time we go we'll sit in the bar area and have drinks & apps.", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tpd1sxBuNgRaJcEYUQL2PQ", "review_id": "CxBfCjnKPRuDIkzXUaCWPw", "text": "Crazy good food, excellent wine list, text book waitstaff. Best atmosphere for date night!  Not good for kids. Make a reservation!!", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0iPA-UDoxZzA-HCByswY8g", "review_id": "zadySdxEp2ED9CO42k22lw", "text": "I don't care about \"ambiance\" or \"decor\" anymore.  I hit 40 and it doesn't matter to me anymore.\n\nI am more concerned about food.\n\nThis food is awesome.\n\nGo, it is incredible.", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CfHKRE1PJL2snv1ICGhgeA", "review_id": "r-OH_PlJVEf8JZifHssnHg", "text": "Good food, I would call it New Orleans inspired rather then real creole cooking. That said I have never had bad service or bad food here. It is really nice setting for a date or dinner out. Not too spicy to scare the native Wisconsin's, including my wife.", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HSfNIKyrpjGuh27nH4i0Ug", "review_id": "_12JjluBanmqfpQnNl5wSQ", "text": "The raspberry vinaigrette salad dressing had actual raspberries in it. Ok. Just had to get that off my chest. The dressing surprised me and I'll go back for more than just that. \n\nWe arrived on a Saturday night without a reservation.  I believe we took one of the last tables available until 9 or so. I would have opted for the bar if a table hadn't been available. There are a few high top tables that are seated in an area with live music.  The place is small and intimate. It's the perfect place for a first date. \n\nWe started with the Lemon Parmesan Artichoke Hearts which were nothing like I expected but were rich and flavorful. We weren't terribly hungry so I ordered and appetizer for my entr\u00e9e and my boyfriend ordered the special. I tried the Crawfish Cheesecake, which, is basically a cheese ball in the shape of a piece of cheesecake. It was tasty and would make the perfect appetizer for a table of four but I wouldn't recommended as a main entr\u00e9e.\n\nThe special was the highlight of the meal. I couldn't repeat it if my life depended on it, but I heard the words: scallops, shrimp and sweet potato  ravioli, pecans, lime something and zucchini... I forgot about the rest of the menu entirely.  I'm not doing the plate any justice with this, but please trust me, it was delicious. The vegetables were perfectly cooked with a lime (something, slightly spicy but still let the veggies shine) sauce that complimented the sweet potato ravioli. Then there were scallops. It was one of those dishes that I couldn't comprehend. All I know is I am anxious to try more of what this chef has to offer.", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PTnQtmk2EdBhMiWXSUYLPA", "review_id": "BhAqY5yi14TBm5eDeTlUDg", "text": "Had a reservation at 7:15pm but when we arrived we were told we needed to wait 15 mins. That was annoying because that defeats the purpose of making a reservation. After that they found us a tiny table next to two large tables. The atmosphere was loud and cramped. \n\nThe food however was great. I had the Bouillabaisse which felt like something from Louisiana because it had a thick earthy and spicy base. The seafood was fresh and it came with homemade fettuccine.  \n\nIf the atmosphere had been better I would make myself a regular.", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4VBwNt0TdfIkiQsZHPR8Tw", "review_id": "jIBNaoFtydbke3n1oVNr_A", "text": "In case you don't know, Louisianne's has started serving lunch, The good news is that it is inexpensive and delicious. I had a cup of shrimp bisque that was outstanding, and the grilled chicken po'boy tasted very fresh (the shredded romaine lettuce was much appreciated). The only bad news is the general ambience of the upstairs lunch area . . . rather dark and uninviting.", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-xl9DNFvcKf8v6lmYJkjRQ", "review_id": "ODryH6OmnyipNsUgRWh2KA", "text": "I've been to many restaurants in Middleton, but this is by far my favorite, and for a number of reasons. The food was excellent: I had a scallop and shrimp special. The service was excellent: Seated promptly, waitress prompt, professional and spoke very clearly when it came to the specials. The atmosphere is unique: In the basement of a building, but you wouldn't think so when you're there. Piano player, Great Martini! So when you're in Middleton, I suggest you stop here! (And Marnie is correct on the raspberry vinaigrette dressing with actual raspberries in it!!)", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pehthv-egCLA5UNMRItU_Q", "review_id": "Go7AEgEVOFH8TQUBkj6pbw", "text": "Think upscale semi-authentic Luisiana with a romantic jazz overtone. The food is really quite great, and I would never pass up the catfish. It was blackened and served with a sauce that was indescribable. For a starter I got the stuffed mushrooms with tasty craw fish filling. For desert... yeah that wasn't going to happen I was stuffed! The total bill for me was $37, which was reasonable considering the quality, ambience and how friendly the service was.\nThe only missing star was that we had trouble finding our server as we were trying to pay our bill (it had already been dropped off but then he was gone!)", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QENthJkaA1UOyRcx3HVpKQ", "review_id": "9FQQxVdSk_4xuqIBzvUN9g", "text": "Yelpers, you let me down! \n\nI was on my business trip to WI, and i was very excited about trying this restaurant!  boy, it was a huge disappointment.  \n\nhave crab puff pastry as appetizer.  this was pretty decent dish.  the puff pasty came out flaky, just how it should be.  i could taste the crab flavor and almond crisps. it was very delicious. \n\nI also ordered the lobster bisque.  bisque was on the salty side, but it was ok with the bread.  i wish i could have stopped my meal here....  \n\nEveryone on yelp was raving about their raspberry sauce on the house salad.  so i ordered that just to try the raspberry dressing, and huge disappointment.  it came with this layer of oil, and not enough \"sauce\".  when i poured onto my salad it was just drenched in oil.  i didn't even eat the salad.  \n\nI had the steak special of the night and it was not good at all!  the meat was over cooked charred (i like my meat medium rare), the rice was undercooked, it was crunch, and the sauce was not good at all, it did not compliment the dish.   i only ate the shrimp.  it was $35 dish i only picked shrimp from it\n\nThe service was soooooo slow that night.  usually i enjoy my meals like these but that night i wanted just GET OUT OF THERE! the server took forever to bring out my dishes and i was getting really impatient.  for the amount of time at was at the table, she didn't come by to check up on me when i needed anything.  ugh.  never again.", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "POy1SseBEePs89cz5L2L9g", "review_id": "uwv745L_6dRM4YzKvfM4Gw", "text": "Was visiting Madison for Epic Training last year and came here with some coworkers.\n\nAWESOME!! Everything I had was delicious. Tried escargot for the first time and it was wonderful. It was drenched in some savory buttery sauce and topped with a puff pastry...OMG. We also tried the crab puffs, they were also delicious.\n\nCan't remember exactly what my entree was but it had bacon in it and was great too. The chocolate creme brulee was lovely.\n\nBack in Madison this week and will be going here tomorrow.", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jv6lq527bHVW1EbrqzZXag", "review_id": "Y9xfpGSJPZywoL3VMZ0AaA", "text": "We met another couple here for dinner.  Love the ambiance, the smell, the courtesy of the staff.  It's all good.  But the food was especially excellent.  I ordered the Pecan Catfish.  Wow!!!  It was baked to perfection with darkened spices making it the perfect spiciness!!!  I loved it!  Veggies were fresh and crisp.  We had an excellent Pinot Grigio off the list.  The others ordered tenderloin cordon bleu, which was raved about.  There was a shrimp and pork loins special.  That got thumbs up and then another shrimp dish that came on a bed of fresh spinach, which I think she wished she had rice or pasta instead, but she did like it.  Love coming here and always recommend it to friends!", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "POy1SseBEePs89cz5L2L9g", "review_id": "amss15HcUsp2PVC0iBC5dw", "text": "Went again and it was AMAZING as usual. Went with a group of coworkers and we started out with escargot, crab puffs and stuffed mushrooms...YUM\n\nFor the entree's I had some pork masterpiece that was a featured dish and it was divine. For dessert I believe I had the dark chocolate creme brulee again. It was another great experience!", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0WdhTivnuy86t3SAankR-A", "review_id": "wsjvl5gLfcctdcKim8odEw", "text": "If you like spicy drinks, try the Cajun Martini. Lots of nice offerings in this cozy place, but Cajun/Creole cuisine is their forte, especially the seafood. Romantic, subterranean dining room unlike anything else you'll find in Madison. Hard to believe you're in beautiful downtown Middleton.", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QaWSOjr3vcf_enudtDJbLw", "review_id": "RwrJ4SENNSsH7AjxlAHqOg", "text": "if you're looking for a nice night out, keep looking...", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6ViJPCbqIAIq5HPy7anIEw", "review_id": "KAtPlJ8FwQ1fGiLSiBWwEQ", "text": "Be careful as you enter this place, the steps are steep as you are going in the basement. Also, the carpet on the steps is very dirty, makes you wonder what the kitchen looks like. \n\nFour of us had dinner and overall the food is good. Service a little slow but very friendly. The place is cramped and the music was loud, so it was difficult to have a conversation at the table. \n\nFor the price of the meal you can do much better than this restaurant.", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X408TQ7GSzuLY0k-eeevkA", "review_id": "Xk41xO66IDmDfsHxcU9lbw", "text": "Awesome food. Definitely a good place to eat if it is your first time in Madison, WI.", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Fsqcbz03CVlVtr12sqH7Zw", "review_id": "I93w9Kc-0RU12eZDRbcNqg", "text": "After hearing great reviews of Louisianne's, my husband and I decided to give it a try.  We went for appetizers and drinks rather than a full meal.  We sat at the bar and had excellent service by the bartender.  When we first arrived it wasn't very crowded, but after 10 minutes the bar was packed with people. The atmosphere was cozy and very welcoming with the live piano music.\n\nWe had the \"combination for 2\" (crab puffs, barbecue shrimp, and stuffed mushrooms) and an order of the mussels for a total of $20.  The mussels were filling since they are in a cream sauce and served with yummy bread.  The combination plate was also excellent.  We were pleasantly full and enjoyed a nice bottle of wine for around $55.  \n\nIt is nice to see a high quality restaurant in Middleton!  We will definitely be back again!", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SEJWhA6MRIavK4b3pGxwTg", "review_id": "QIQD9mAIJi3-dPC-mHBTbQ", "text": "My Experience at Louisianne's was JUST OK. I have heard a lot of people talk about this place so I gave it a try. I went on a Friday night by myself and Sat at the Bar. Not really the type of place you can sit at the bar.  It's very small, there is no television, and hardly any stools. They have live music on the weekends so the place was very loud. My Bartender was the only one behind the bar and the restaurant was pretty busy. So, as you can imagine my service was slow. I had the crab puff pastry and BBQ Shrimp as an appetizer. The Crab Pastry was very good. The BBQ Shrimp however were not. I was surprised they left the shell on the shrimp when they serve it. For my main entree I had the Coffee Crusted Chicken and a half order of jambalaya. They wouldn't let me have jambalaya as a side so I had to order half a plate of it If i wanted to try it. The Chicken was very moist and flavorful.  A lot sweeter than I had anticipated but good. The jambalaya was very disappointing. Overall, I would say it was just ok.", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YelITfvjl09r1bRJeciQrw", "review_id": "nqnqAqKeLPDTKmp7t_7s0A", "text": "We decided to sit at the bar and have our dinner there so we could listen to the piano player.  We waited a very long time to place a drink order, while watching the bartender stand and converse with other patrons. Then, it was an even longer wait to order dinner.  (empty tables all over, so it wasn't due to being busy)  We weren't sure who was supposed to be taking care of us, the bartender or a waitress.   The bartender took our drink order after a long wait, and then after that, finally a waitress came by as asked,  \"I guess you want to hear our specials?\"  She took our order and we never saw her again.  Water came half way through our meal from the bartender.  Our empty plates sat on our table for 25 minutes.  We felt very unattended to and almost a bother to the staff.  The food is excellent, however, and that just makes it tolerable to go there.  It is not an inexpensive place to eat, and it feels like a place where you should have excellent service.  I got tired of trying to flag someone down all evening.", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I47sJyiJ7zXA_CCSrVJZjw", "review_id": "chC_bz58cHcbNauF4H0Muw", "text": "Best place in the world, I cant endorse this shit enough. Best meal is as follows (although ive had other things here, all good, nothing touches this one)\n\nApp: Crawfish cheesecake, sounds weird but is best of Wisconsin and Louisiana at once. Cheese and crawfish. Done. \n\nEntree: Their special filet, basically take everything that is great and put it on a filet. Nothing more to say. Goat cheese and sun dried tomatoes makes this.\n\nDesert: Chocolate creme brulee, exactly as it sounds, would choke a homeless person for this (wont be missed).\n\nLive music also sometimes.", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uILpE4ihC09BBdNf7LgDHw", "review_id": "vHbn8Kek20VfdXtr-QXUVg", "text": "The moment you walk in you are transported into another time and place. They had live music that fit the scene, made the atmosphere, and stayed background enough to have a conversation - check it out Tuesdays through Saturdays.\n\nOrder the pecan catfish with the crawfish BBQ on top, aka \"Maria's special\". It sounds wacky but the pecans really go with the blackened catfish. The tasso and shrimp fettuccine - a combination of shrimp, smoked ham, and mustard cream sauce sounds like a questionable combination but it is soothing, hot soul food at its fanciest. Everything we ate had depth, richness, and finesse. If you are a soup snob, definitely get the soup over the salad option. Presentation was lacking but I don't think that's the point of soul food.  \n\nService is sassy but whole-hearted. We walked in without reservations at 7pm on a Friday and when we asked if we could sit at the bar we were told \"yeah, if you can find seats\".  We found a couple stools and ordered dinner at the bar. It isn't bend over backwards service, but they are real people and sometimes that's better. Maria, our bartender who's worked there 13 years, gave excellent food and drink recs and was really attentive despite the rush - she basically made our night. \n\nIt's a great place to bring guests if you want to head off to a chill and unexpected place. Even better if you're prepared to stuff your faces with well-executed comfort food. Try the Sazerac if you want a stiff, sweet drink and the Hurricane if you want a fruity, refreshing beverage that punches like a Long Island. The crowd here is mature and casually well-dressed.", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZgYkdTw225UjgCH2IjE5Kg", "review_id": "zwvZRSXv-LBK4S8zkDSq_Q", "text": "We had a wonderful experience at Louisianne's. We had reservations for dinner, but happened to be seated next to a rather loud group of men. Since the restaurant was completely full, we asked if we might be able to be seated in the bar area instead (which was much quieter). They quickly accomodated our request and we had an enjoyable conversation throughout dinner. The food was excellent and a musician softly played piano in the background. The service was prompt, helpful, and friendly. Terrific night out!", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SStmfgYSwfT4sjpqvdmIYw", "review_id": "uD9slnbjoUeBITIFIyjwQw", "text": "Quiet, quaint and awesome. The place is tucked away and underground. Piano man in the bar area playing jazz and lounge tunes. Had escargot, wine and barracuda. At how many other places can you say you have all of those at once, AND underground. Zero! This place is good. Priced well for what you get too. Couldn't finish it all.", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gt4kAjvuN_suMn7NLS9SHw", "review_id": "1Aq9JubmGVuupMxKTbi3Ig", "text": "Good food but not authentic and quite overpriced. $38 for 1 entree and 1 dessert served by a snotty teenager? Really?", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Em4_jm2Fqd4h5i4MyLUnsw", "review_id": "gtc5YWKUpJ6bdmChBHBE5g", "text": "Wow!  What a find!  Outside of the worn carpet on the stairs on the way down, this place is pretty awesome.  Very quaint, very, very quaint as you are literally underground.  I loved the feel of the place and the atmosphere.  The food did not disappointment either.  The escargot were absolutely perfect, perfect, one of the best I have yet to have and I have had them in many different place.  For my entree I went with the Crayfish etoufee and I am glad I did.  Excellent roux, plenty of crayfish, perfectly cooked rice.  Excellent overall.  I would give it 5 starts but the dessert menu is very, very pedestrian and not inspired.  Would go back again though and again.", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ISwiZNOXrgxlLfVZsGBUww", "review_id": "_LzAvouyQOmUpu_Fei97og", "text": "Emeril Lagasse would have been disappointed. There was no Bam! during our visit to Louisianne's on 9/10/13.\n\nThe good: my wife's company, the wine list, the evening's piano player, the salad, and the crawfish corn chowder.\n\nThe bad: the thick, yellow, and salty cream sauce our mussels swam in and the worn out carpet on the stairs leading down to the restaurant.\n\nThe ugly:  The not so special blackened swordfish entr\u00e9e with salty sides and the shrimp etouffee.  The classic Cajun dish was a generous amount of white rice with salty ketchup sauce.  :-(", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "G9hJKtbULZs8iZmbE545lw", "review_id": "s6TKXDkzihTGGn05wjcNbA", "text": "Steps are a bit hard for us oldies but the food made up for it. Three of us, our son has been there before, thought mom and dad  should too..Started with mussels, and crab puffs, both were so good, we went through  three baskets of bread with them. The raspberry dressing on salad was a bit tart, my only complaint, and one had soup.I had the duck , which was super good, one had the seafood au gratin, and one etouffee...we were all pleased and all took home left overs.........We split a piece of the peanut butter pie...and one had coffee..we had a fun time drove 70 miles to get there.", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "whQv-CPMQC5Ia7p7-c-h9w", "review_id": "sz3vax-yr104diI1-WCo_A", "text": "We enjoyed our visit to this restaurant however the waitress makes or breaks the evening.  More on that later.\n\nWe started at the bar and the bar tender was super cool.  He made a fantastic Sazerac, one of the oldest cocktails in the USA.  The four of us admired the decor of the establishment in addition to the fun columns throughout that separated the patrons making it a more private experience.  This place is in a basement  and the columns separate everyone, different than all the open air structures these days.\n\nWe had reservations and were seated about 10 minutes late however we were flexible.  The waitress was not very friendly and did not smile.  She was making the motions.  Likely tired because it was Badger Homecoming Saturday and they were busy.  We were celebrating a birthday and asked if they did anything special.  She said I don't know and can check.  When she came back she said if you buy a desert, we can put a candle in it.  What??  What restaurant does not do something for a birthday.  Oh well, move on...\n\nEach of us DID enjoy our meal.  We had the Crawfish Cheesecake for appetizer.  It was like a cheesecake?  Different and good.  Two of us ordered separate specials and the other two ordered items off the menu.  None of us could finish and we enjoyed leftovers the next day.  The food was rich and heavy, comfort food like.  If you are on a diet you'd need to be selective because no calories are spared here.\n\nIn summary a happy waitress and a little birthday treat and this place would be through the roof!", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "togogXGeT9kKaMNXtgmC7g", "review_id": "sjQxKIdhrhwbRTvn8XVt_Q", "text": "Stopped in for a drink on Monday night. A few observations:\n   Drinks: My martini and cosmopolitans were delicious. S. really enjoyed his whisky sour. Drinks were very good.\n   Food: For an appetizer, we ordered the crab cakes. I had the Pecan-Encrusted Catfish and the seafood bisque, and S. had the pork entree and the pork and sweet potato soup. We were both very impressed. I don't even eat meat, but I tried S.'s pork entree and it was A M A Z I N G. And I can't say enough good things about the catfish. I was so glad to have some left over, which I ate cold the next morning!  \n   Service: Our server was so, so wonderful. I wish I could remember his name. Young guy, dark hair, thin. He recommended essentially all of our food to us, and we were happy with all of it. The bartender also came by and checked to make sure I liked my cosmo (I wasn't sure I'd like it). She was quite friendly.\n\nWill definitely go back the next time we are in Madison.", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IHjDpF40lysFj-PKLX17PQ", "review_id": "c4CFmuZeBWeS9DNSiPwJFQ", "text": "Fun, warm, lively catacomb place, often with piano music. Food is always really good. I want to hang out here more.", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lpBIaIPXbKqJqBt3p6AQ3w", "review_id": "Shfqe7csAXA6zXsuox_QcQ", "text": "I've brought business contacts and executives from my firm to Louisiannes'.  Always they have been impressed with the quality of the food, the ambiance of the facility and the attentiveness of the staff.  It compares well with top quality restaurants all over the world.", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p5YZHgjJe51TD7V16u0eOw", "review_id": "AnRtrp3uAEZWJIJfiuVchw", "text": "Dined here recently with friends, and had an enjoyable experience, but not so great food. \nThe pros:  \nInviting and cozy atmosphere. \nReally friendly and attentive service. \nExcellent live music. \nGreat cocktails, ok wine list.\n\nThe cons:\nThe food was boring and inconsistent.  We had the artichoke hearts, crab puffs, and escargots for appetizers.  I didn't get the sense that the seafood was fresh.  Rather it was definitely of the frozen variety.  And everything was made with frozen puff pastry.  Even the escargot were covered with puff pastry. I think it was to cover for the frozen seafood?  Anyway, the appetizers reminded me of Pinterest recipes.  \n\nA big red flag for me is when there are too many components in a dish.  That usually means that the ingredients aren't good enough to stand out on their own or the chef doesn't know how to edit.  I think we experienced a little of both.  \n\nMy husband and I both got the special. It was a blackened pork tenderloin with shrimp accompanied by mushrooms in a sherry sauce with red potatoes.  Each component sounded good.  However, the presentation and preparation was a train wreck.  \n\nThe tenderloin came on skewers.  What?  The shrimp were over cooked.  The meat and shrimp were served in a jumble of quartered red potatoes and mushrooms.  Everything was covered in some sort of Cajun seasoning that was reminiscent of Durkee or McCormick.  Then it was all topped with some sort of cornstarch thickened sherry sauce.  The whole thing tasted like it was straight off the Sysco truck  and reheated. \n\nOne of our companions ordered the filet.  She let us have a taste, and the steak was good.  But it came with a buerre blanc dipping sauce.  I'm not sure what chef would pair buerre blanc with steak to begin with, but just like my meal, it was clear that the buerre blanc was another corn starch imposter.  \n\nDessert was a dark chocolate creme br\u00fbl\u00e9e.  It was dry and pedestrian.  \n\nReally I think this place deserves 2.5 stars, but Yelp doesn't do half stars, so I'll be generous.  Lousiannes clearly has a loyal customer base and is a popular place.  I would definitely go back for the cocktails and even the appetizers because the price point wasn't outrageous for all the puff pastry and I could still enjoy them now that I know what to expect.  \n\nBut I would not return for dinner.  If I'm going to spend $30 for an entree, I expect fresh ingredients, sauces made to order, and a chef that knows how to cook.  Madison has too many restaurants that offer far superior food to Lousiannes, and that's what will drive my future dining decisions.", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8tnlkhMohEPBz2_340_DFQ", "review_id": "HX8SuA-ss6kFraRe3eiHZQ", "text": "Just ok because my bar for New Orleans food is quite insurmountable!  But I give honest reviews.  Whoever is in the kitchen can season food like nobody's business!  It is great food.  Seafood was not fresh though and they really do not have Bread Pudding on the menu!  That tells me that the chef is not from Louisiana at all.  Prices are too high, way to high!  Jambalaya for $20!  Ridiculous really.  A pot of that for 10 people cost $20.   But if you want great atmosphere and good food that is just seasoned well, go.  Drinks are reasonable and service is fantastic.", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5vhRsjbHGL6bwnee5DZ4KQ", "review_id": "1TFEy7twpPcFPXPPZvRVBw", "text": "We went here for my sister in law's birthday. I was anxious because my last time here was so unappealing, but this time was a whole different story! We ordered four appetizers to split and all of them were delicious. I had a steak which was cooked to perfection. The service was excellent. The wine they recommended was delicious. We split several desserts and they were delicious as well. I'm still on the fence about the place but our last time there was good enough that I will give it another chance to make my final decision.", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 8, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "9CphPgXVmOjFjOuLMTyvbw", "review_id": "qLJZyg5zbPdnu7yEOWcS4Q", "text": "My husband and I went to Louisianne's recently after we sold our condo and got a Middleton Chamber of Commerce gift certificate from our real estate agent (Leslie Blum, she's great!).\n\nWe wanted to use the opportunity to have a special date night and go somewhere a bit more upscale than we usually do. Having never been to Louisianne's in the 5 years that I've lived in Middleton, I suggested we try it out.\n\nI give the atmosphere of this place a solid five stars. Although it has an rather bland looking storefront, the inside of the restaurant is anything but. You walk into Louisianne's and immediately head downstairs. It's all stone and looks like you're walking into a cool cave or something. It's dark, but there's a lot of ambiance. I've been to New Orleans, and it definitely has that sort of vibe to it. It's romantic, fun, and not what you'd expect from the outside. I felt like we were on vacation while we were there. Also, there was a live jazz band playing and they were really rocking. It was awesome!\n\nWe went at about 8pm on a Friday night had to wait about ten minutes for a table, which was fine. While we waited, we ordered drinks at the bar and watched the band. I had red wine, and my husband had Jameson on the rocks. \n\nWe were seated and ordered the Pecan Crab Cakes as an appetizer. They were good, probably just 3 stars though, as they tasted a lot like other Midwestern crab cakes that I've had before. They were heavy on bread and light on crab...with a lot of Old Bay seasoning. Again, they weren't bad at all, but not spectacular.\n\nNext, we ordered some more wine and our entrees (more on those in a minute).  We were given a choice of soup or salad with our entrees and we each ordered soup. They had two soups of the day: a shrimp -corn chowder (which I got), and a tomato-based pulled pork stew that was like chilli (which my husband had). Both soups were fantastic! Definitely 5 stars for the soup. \n\nI'll take a minute here to comment that I enjoy going to traditional restaurants from time to time, places where soup/salad and bread are included with your meal instead of everything being ala-cart. (It reminds me of dining in Wisconsin supper clubs as a child). By the way, the bread basket was delicious and was quickly replenished by the waitress after we ate all of the bread within 30 seconds of sitting down because it was warm and toasty (and served with soft butter) and we were starving! \n\nOnto the entrees! My husband absolutely LOVED his dish. He claims that it was possibly \"the best thing I've ever had in a restaurant\". He chose the Coffee Roasted Chicken, which featured a bed of (homemade) fettuccine topped with a coffee-crusted bone-in grilled chicken breast, in a \"hazelnut, orange, ricotta sauce\". I think there was spinach in it too. The pasta was perfectly al dente, the grilled chicken moist, and the sauce was rich and creamy. It almost reminded me of a Thai peanut sauce, but with hazelnuts instead. Although it sounded like something that could become cloyingly sweet, it was not. It had a nice subtle umami essence in addition to the sweetness. Delicious. 5 stars.\n\nThe reason that Louisianne's is not getting a five star review from me, however, is due to my entree, which I felt was very underwhelming. We don't eat pasta at home for health reasons, so I usually get it when we go somewhere nice as a special treat. I chose the tasso and shrimp fettuccine because it was homemade pasta, and because it featured authentic New Orleans style ingredients (for the unfamiliar, tasso is basically spicy ham). The shrimp and tasso pieces in my pasta were well-cooked, but they were sparse. The dish also featured mushrooms, and they were fabulous...probably the best part. However, the pasta was supposed to have a \"Creole mustard cream sauce\", and it didn't really. The sauce was very light, and had little flavor. It was kind of sad, because I was really hoping to be wowed and I wasn't. I'd say my item was probably 3 stars, and would have been awesome if only the sauce had been a bit more pronounced and flavorful. \n\nThe service was adequate. Nothing remarkable in either a good or a bad way.\n\nSummary: I'd definitely return. I think Lousianne's Etc. is a decently nice restaurant overall, and is great for special occasions. Their primary issue, from both my own experience as well as the reviews on Yelp, seems to be consistency. Some menu items are fabulous, and others are meh. The major problem with this is that Louisianne's  menu is at a price point where people only go occasionally...so the restaurant basically has one shot to impress, and if they fail at that, guests won't return for a second chance. I think this explains why the Yelp reviews for Louisianne's are so polarized.", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SPDbromboP3gU8M562CW0w", "review_id": "a6Mb8kUWBJhgIvuCl6P8TA", "text": "Came here based upon Yelp reviews. I was expecting a dive place, like all the other cajun places I've been to, but that's not this place. Dark mood lighting in the basement of an old house. Small menu and very pricey. Not what I was expecting at all. I ordered the blackened catfish and a beer. The catfish and the jambalaya  were the two least expensive entrees in the low $20's per each. \n\nPleasantly surprised by the large portion of grilled vegies and handmade mashed potatoes that came with the catfish. Amazing flavor and worth the money. The menu didn't mention the sides included. Friend ordered the jambalaya and let me try it. The blackened catfish was way better.", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lv6XD_QZKcYqS62MWBaPdg", "review_id": "T4LMlqm85ZqrRdVm4pl1Zg", "text": "I love this place.  I love the ambiance, the food, and the drinks.  It's even better when they have a lounge singer in the background.", "business_id": "koRLvzIl-4fCybOIdk56jA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "qWLezzHxOXN-GQdInixZzw", "review_id": "awSSNGGdHsv7URA_MUkKrw", "text": "This is the first Marriott I have ever been a little disappointed in.  I thought initially it was going to be an amazing hotel, since I totally screwed up on the reservation (made it for the wrong day) and the girl at the desk was so cool to work with me and get me a room when the whole place was fully booked.  \n\nExcept, the place was fully booked for the \"Little Miss Junior Miss\" Pageant, or some other stupid name like that, which meant HELL for Andy and I as the entire place was infested with pre-teen beauty queens, their scary domineering mothers, and other random siblings that came along for the ride.  Can you say O. M. G.  \n\nNow, normally this would be a non-issue, as we are rarely in our hotel room except to sleep and once in the room you couldnt hear a lot of hallway noise.  But this 10 story hotel had a grand total of 2 elevators, which were packed at all hours of the day with girls in gowns and tiaras, groups of girls in heavy makeup, or wet children dripping from the hotel pool. This made getting in and out a bit challenging since we were on the top floor. \n\nI realize this is hardly Marriotts fault that the Junior Misses had descended upon Middleton, since they are just trying to turn a buck in this economy, but the design of this place was not user friendly in the slightest.  Also, hey brilliant idea guys, put the pool across the hall from the elevator and then make that whole area tile so people track water out and the floor is slippery!  Nice.  And also understaff the dining area so noone can get in and eat because there is noone to clean off the tables and take your order.  Nice planning!\n\nMan, that whole experience left a bad taste.  The worst part will be trying to convince Andy to stay at a Marriott ever again as he is just now getting relief from the migrane he got on Saturday.", "business_id": "ckLRf3lYn9DxmNxd-mu2yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ExK25fOJP0l7yAzGtrUloA", "review_id": "5TUJtIrhzlxvjgjzS_vF3A", "text": "What a mess of a hotel. I guess that maybe I grew up in an era where the Marriott name meant class and luxury. \nI can't blame Marriott for the fact that the hotel was hosting the Little Miss (Jon Benet) America contest. The hotel was overran with 6 year olds wearing make up and donning skimpy outfits. It's disturbing that Parent's lives are so unfulfilled that they have to dress their children like Cocktail waitresses at a seedy bar. \nThe hotel was totally booked. You had ten floors worth of rooms, but yet the hotel only had two elevators. It was pretty annoying to wait 15 minutes every time you wanted to go up to your room. \nAnd the kicker was on Sunday morning when we wanted to have breakfast at the hotel restaurant. The hotel had nobody on duty to bus tables, so while it was obvious that the restaurant was half empty, but there was a 15 minute wait to be seated. Of course the hostess acted like an office temp, with a bad attitude. That was a perfect ending to our hell stay at the Marriott-Madison West. I couldn't check out of that hotel fast enough. \nIn the future, I would rather stay at a hotel with sticky sheets, that rents it's rooms by the hour than ever stay at a Marriott again.", "business_id": "ckLRf3lYn9DxmNxd-mu2yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u760qQnKAwRkRhq6Fn8yzA", "review_id": "JjnqxezeSESFmVuTk3lSiw", "text": "Had an okay stay here at this Marriott (which looks to have been an Embassy Suites at one time, judging by the interior).  I was traveling on business, and appreciated the quiet rooms and very comfy bed.  \n\nSome of the interior could use some updates, especially in the bathroom.  One major annoyance was that the blackout drapes were for decoration only and couldn't be closed all the way to make the room dark.  What a pain!!\n\nOther than that, friendly staff and mediocre breakfast in the morning.  There really isn't anything around of note (all chain restaurants and office buildings), so I think on my next trip I'll drive a little extra to stay in Madison and bypass Middleton!", "business_id": "ckLRf3lYn9DxmNxd-mu2yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xFO43N0CS65lrtfp0hE6Sw", "review_id": "8FqW645foCSTpXaq6KDkRQ", "text": "My boyfriend and I Pricelined a room for our anniversary trip this weekend. We were super excited to get a \"3.5star plus\" hotel for a really good deal. It's too bad there were so many things that worked against making this a truly awesome hotel: \n\n- The fact that there is no carpet between the pool and the elevators, so the floor is often dangerously wet. \n- The fact that the bathroom door opened onto the toilet - you had to sidestep it in order to close the door. \n- The fact that the night desk clerk, when counting the register, set the cash tray on the counter nearest the customers. It would have been an easy, quick jaunt out the front door with it.\n- The 20min it took to get extra towels\n- The empty ice bin in the vending area\n- The desk clerk who came out to talk to customers while still chewing food\n\nBy far the worst offense was the fact that check-out time was noon, yet housekeeping tried to enter our room at EIGHT IN THE MORNING. I can't imagine it's that hard to find out which rooms are ready for cleaning, and which are not. \n\nThe only real pro was the bedding, which was luxe and fluffy. Not even close to being worth the $2800 they sell it for, but fun for a night. \n\nThe room ended up being cheap for the name-brand, but more satisfaction could have been found from a lesser-name place. Lesson learned for next time.", "business_id": "ckLRf3lYn9DxmNxd-mu2yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4mj1BsL0k5sLRq1uLfVByQ", "review_id": "LOONlftSxmE5_d1QEkP_gg", "text": "I got my room off priceline for 75, so i was happy with the price. I would not pay the 150 the hotel was asking for. The room was clean and pretty big. The toliet wouldnt flush, but after stopping by the front desk it was taken care of. No free breakfast, so we didnt eat at the hotel. We didn't use the pool, so nothing to say about that. I do agree with the other reviews that the design of the building is not good. There was a wedding going on the one night and it was pretty loud late into the evening. Good location, right off the highway. We were into madison in 10 miuntes.", "business_id": "ckLRf3lYn9DxmNxd-mu2yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ndLPodowKGeZHoBngcVrFQ", "review_id": "8Prf47JJ0UiROBPpWmAqNw", "text": "Although most of the workers were very pleasant, the customer service by one female during check-in as well as another at the breakfast buffet was so unprofessional that I will not be a patron at this location again. After complaining of the rude service, for which we were given the excuse of a busy weekend, we asked to be connected with management, who never followed up. Unacceptable!", "business_id": "ckLRf3lYn9DxmNxd-mu2yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "AnW3hjm3lkvx8usob_YjzQ", "review_id": "6HTBaziCGPWhRZg1BDDRzg", "text": "I can't stand to sit here and read these horrible reviews. \nWhen my son was receiving treatments for spine/ brain cancer, at UW Hospital, we did not  have many choices at that time of where to stay during and between treatments. My son would become so ill from all the radiation plus chemo, and the radiation treatments were at two 6 hour intervals every day, So we couldn't venture far most days.\nAltho we had spent time at the Ronald McDoanld house, after a time I needed to make my son feel less a patient and more like a celebrity for a day. So I decided to take a paycheck, and chose a day between visits to get a suite at the Marriott West. \nAltho my son had to use a mobile IV unit, and was scarred on his  head from radiation burns, this Marriott was most accomodating and incredible.\nWe had a gorgeous suite, exquistie room service and gracious attentions.\nThese attentions were NOT triggered by my sons illness, but sincerely born from true proffesionalism and great training. \nThis is a beautiful establishment, and I personally cannot stand the voices of spoiled whiners on these previous reviews. \nThis Marriott will hold dear to me always and is worthy of your travel time relaxing time, and most of all your needs no matter to what extent.\nStop being so ridiculously spoiled and realize. \nThis Marriott is above average.", "business_id": "ckLRf3lYn9DxmNxd-mu2yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T23cnNIrwpfRRjD8B8JXSw", "review_id": "ObLI0XYNKSCo8d2rjPURiQ", "text": "Was here for a gala at the adjoining conference center.  Service was terrible. The waitress kept slamming food and drinks on the  table. She only brought dinner for half the table and the rest had to wait for 15 minutes. One of the guests had to wait about 20 minutes for the meal. Horrible!\nI've been to many Marriotts before and hold a frequent visitor card, but this one has been the worst experience so far.\n\nI know this isn't a review that completely reflects the hotel or any restaurants inside it, but the fact that this service was under the Marriott name prompted this review and rating", "business_id": "ckLRf3lYn9DxmNxd-mu2yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "K_nrZRDnIM1LH1HPVX1_6Q", "review_id": "5GD6qkl8vqc7DIx28OxSsg", "text": "Before I booked here, i was about to stay at a crappy hotel off the highway that look like it was about to fall apart. I just happen to browse online on priceline and got this place book. I was already happy at this point that I am staying at a Marriott because I have always had great experiences at all the Marriotts across the country, but what happens next makes me love this location even more. I am extremly happy I didnt let some of the previous reviews deter me from booking here. When i arrived, my check in process was easy, the front desk was friendly, and I was able to check in early (which I was on a 16 hour drive cross country so i was ready to rest). My room was clean, the bathroom is immaculate, and it had everything i needed. Even the smallest things such as hair dryer, ethernet wire, and the ginger orange smell hair products made this stay VERY pleasant. I wanted to bring my work computer up to my room and the front desk gentleman was very helpful in assisting me with all my questions and helping with the cart so i can take it upstairs. When I travel, I dont expect hotel staff to wait on my hand and feet and I am not a needy guest, as long as they are professional and willing to help when i ask for it, I am satisfied with my stay. I asked for a different coffee maker since it wasnt working and they brought me another right to my room within a few minutes, thats what i call attentive and prompt service. All in all, I highly recommend this Marriottt.", "business_id": "ckLRf3lYn9DxmNxd-mu2yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BxqtPbHOx8fqfv2PpLGcvw", "review_id": "rFE8uBIowgj9SksROq7nEg", "text": "Booked the room on Priceline for our anniversary getaway.  2 days before we were to leave I called to check on the reservation.  I was transferred to the, hands down, single most rude man in customer service.  He told me to call back when there were not kids in the background and when I had my reservation number because he didn't want to look it up by last name.  I called the hotel and asked to speak to a manager.  She was wonderful and apologized and I felt better about staying there, knowing that not everyone was as rude as that man.\n\nWe checked in and the man at the desk wished us a happy anniversary and informed us that we would be staying in the honeymoon sweet and had access to the concierge floor and snacks were being served.  Every time we saw him that night he asked if there was anything that he could do to make our stay better.  What a surprise and proof that good customer service does exist!  \n\nThe bedding was very nice and the housekeeping staff was always so nice.\n\nWe had a wonderful time and we will stay there again!", "business_id": "ckLRf3lYn9DxmNxd-mu2yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9B_VU97UoYgR0WLbU8dikA", "review_id": "WX9MSe_JKcYftJEMdzYDfw", "text": "I stay here for several days every year for a conference that's held in this hotel. I've always had decent service here and the rooms are average size but clean! My only wish is that they had rooms with kitchenettes! For economical reasons I like to keep food in the room and it's frustrating staying somewhere all week and having to have the front desk microwave your left-overs for you. They did, however, move a mini-fridge into my room at my request which was nice. Also, really great restaurants in the area which I have been very pleased with!", "business_id": "ckLRf3lYn9DxmNxd-mu2yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Qn0W280PN9Q8nc0HGwMZiA", "review_id": "diCr0vuqajk3pZKCg8DBHg", "text": "It's hard to believe this is a Marriott property.  I've logged over 50 nights at this hotel so I think I'm decently qualified to offer a balanced review.  This last stay will be my last overall.  Although the staff is generally friendly & professional, their competence is questionable.  I could offer a list of offenses but it would take too long & most aren't major, just a little annoying. Concierge lounge is fine, no complaints.  Overall, the hotel gives the impression that it is too large for its operating budget and the competence of the staff.  It greatly lacks attention to detail.  I frequently have to call for things that have been left out of the room (missing hairdryer, washcloths, double body wash but no shampoo...and so on).   The linens are old and tired (holes in the sheets & duvet covers, limp towels, some with stains).  I am a platinum member of Marriott and am always booked into a King room.  This time, they put me in a room with 2 doubles for no reason.  I immediately changed rooms and the TV did not work.  I then plugged my laptop into the lamp and it made a loud \"pop\" and blue sparks came out.  All of the power in the room was then knocked out.  This is unacceptable, as the wiring in that lamp was obviously faulty & dangerous.  I was lucky my computer was not fried.  The last straw came when I killed a large fly in the room with the first thing I could grab, which was the paper breakfast menu.  I then crumpled the menu and threw it away.  The next day, the housekeeper had removed the menu from the garbage can and placed it on my pillow.  I know it was the same menu b/c it was creased exactly where I crumpled it up.  Outrageous.  Anyone who would think this is acceptable service is out of their mind.  I will not stay here again and do not recommend it for business travelers.  During a single stay, I have never heard so many staff say, \"I apologize for that\".  Sorry isn't enough, I'll be trying the Hilton Garden Inn next time.  Good service speaks for itself and does not require apologies.", "business_id": "ckLRf3lYn9DxmNxd-mu2yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "M_Z-4EpQ47V7NrNx-sLCdA", "review_id": "6xmHz2gKjOA8IXhGNXBKkw", "text": "If you've ever wondered what it would be like to attempt to sleep on the infield of the Indy 500, while the race is in progress, and you don't care to spend the money on race tickets, just book a room at this hotel.\nThe property is immediately, I mean immediately adjacent to the infamous \"Beltline\" highway, and the sound attenuating properties of the windows are non-existent. \nI thought the heavy curtains that frame the sheer might help to reduce the mind numbing highway noise.  But guess what, they're decorative only and can't be closed.\nI spent $65/night through Price Line, and that was about $50 too much.\nA few annoyances, in addition to the brain gelatinizing cacophony:\n\n1) What the hell is with the 30 lbs. down duvets that these hotels seem to think add a half star to their rating?  They're excessively hot on all but the coldest nights, they weigh a freaking ton, and when they end up on the floor (as is always my deal) you have nothing left but the thread bare, pallid, dirty sheet. Which isn't enough.\n\n2) Setting the alarm clock requires an advanced degree in electrical engineering.  Seriously, you really expect people to use these pieces of junk? Which leads me to annoyance number 3:\n\n3) When I tried to use the dirty, circa 1981 phone to set my wake up call, and I successively pressed all four of the \"At your service\" buttons I got nothing.  I messed around with the phone for 15 minutes before I finally reached a guy working in the bar (I could never hope to duplicate this feat).  He was kind enough to transfer me to the front desk.\n\n4) I was going to use the in-room coffee maker but it had been filled, at some point, with sour smelling water.  On my worst day of caffiene deprivation, I wouldn't have used that disgusting and antiquated little machine.\n\nA flat screen TV and a weighty down (or down substitute, as it where) duvet do not make a 3.5 star hotel! This place needs a major capital infusion.  Thank you for your time.", "business_id": "ckLRf3lYn9DxmNxd-mu2yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CiTRTIK3ycZ13gyCaZK1VQ", "review_id": "jJdj9Uy8QEUMu__AvNlLog", "text": "I don't think I've been to a dirtier Marriott. I've been here for three days so far, and i don't think the cafe in the lobby has been vacuumed once, as I've monitored the pile of crumbs underneath the tables and am finding more crumbs (and wrappers and chicken wing bones) each night. My room was dirty (including large stains on the bedskirt and chair) upon arrival, and since I was here for a week for business, I decided not to look around my room too much to save myself from being completely grossed out. Some of the shuttle drivers think they're Indy 500 drivers, swerving around corners so fast that everyone grips the sides of the vehicle. Our driver also asked two people to share one seat in the van, never mind the rules about seatbelts.  Also, if you come in the evening hours and want to eat at the bar, expect to wait no less than 1 hour for your food.", "business_id": "ckLRf3lYn9DxmNxd-mu2yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C2pLOzFQnghxzCFgxsyzqA", "review_id": "nThfSYloSkTCV_1u0e4LnQ", "text": "Stained sheets, hair and food byproduct on nightstand When we got our replacement sheets there was no offer to change them as they were thrust into our hands. Burned out lightbulbs and towels that look like what I use to dry off the dog.", "business_id": "ckLRf3lYn9DxmNxd-mu2yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iYBReosVMuXuoCGRUSg0wg", "review_id": "n-x1xADBqbVumhI2uJ8nmg", "text": "Great rooms, great rates. I've stayed in Middleton before but this location can't be beat. They have a shuttle that will even take u to the convenience store. Spacious, clean, an very friendly staff.", "business_id": "ckLRf3lYn9DxmNxd-mu2yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Re_-wkpm-NQvJn2CL9Gn7g", "review_id": "xuDZP7G08t2Xnfy7ULfypA", "text": "Service was great, including providing a local 3-mile and 5-mile running maps  Breakfast was excellent. We will be back.", "business_id": "ckLRf3lYn9DxmNxd-mu2yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N_oCGVfcOxR3PbgQiyOCvw", "review_id": "85WCHj9rbDNSxbrZDkuS8g", "text": "Bedding was stained on pillow and comforter.  Asked front desk to have this changed upon leaving for dinner.  After arriving back at the hotel, bedding had not been changed.  Called front desk and was told that housekeeping was gone for the night.  At check-out I mentioned the issue and was simply verbally told \"Sorry.\"\n\nNot acceptable.  My 2nd Mariott stay this year, and I am not giving up my Priority Club Platinum membership to ever try Mariotts again.", "business_id": "ckLRf3lYn9DxmNxd-mu2yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2nMU77JsSdKGprPmS0X8zw", "review_id": "ayrvwOfbnpp533vRMC0iOg", "text": "Stayed at this Marriott while I was attending some training sessions at Epic. \n\nThe hotel has everything a modern hotel would have. The rooms and decor a bit dated, but that maybe because it's Wisconsin???\n\nThe rooms are good sized. The King single, had a king bed, a 32\" LCD TV, ipod charging alarm clock, but a really small bathroom. I did have troubles with the heating during my stay here. It took the engineers two days just to get some heat into the room, and they continuously had to check on it while I was out during the day. \n\nThere is a breakfast buffet in the morning (not complimentary) and this is where you can have lunch/dinner or enjoy a drink at the bar. The bar had a good selection of local Wisconsin beers as well as your typical domestics. Bar tenders were super friendly and made the stay a little more enjoyable.\n\nIf you're a Marriott Reward member, be sure to have them add your access to the concierge lounge. Here they have free continental breakfast, snacks during the day, and a light meal at night. They have some type of honor system bar too in the evening. Also in the concierge lounge, you can use their computers for Internet browsing.", "business_id": "ckLRf3lYn9DxmNxd-mu2yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LYL5buYajix8zpd_ACfuGQ", "review_id": "DQrXBW5lceftrxsRiRudIg", "text": "Would recommend this hotel. Beds are comfy, rooms are nice and clean, staff is very accommodating and goes above & beyond what's expected. We loved Tomeka at the front desk :)", "business_id": "ckLRf3lYn9DxmNxd-mu2yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BPs4HaecCFNhVo3i6YyLTA", "review_id": "4x_XIkiWbMb6ibN7BfpGVQ", "text": "The room was fine, obviously outdated but it looks as though they are upgrading currently. The food on the other hand was overpriced and gross. Do yourself a favor and do not order room service. It looked as though it was prepared at a truck stop, nuked and then brought up to my room. I complained, they said sorry and that was it. No new food, no help from the front desk and still charged me for it. Platinum member service my butt.", "business_id": "ckLRf3lYn9DxmNxd-mu2yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "OZH99HRiDJgc8sVUiLirBQ", "review_id": "-TRvdN46NOrLsYQgEwzsrA", "text": "This is a nice looking but poorly designed hotel. Despite having over 300 rooms, they only have 2 elevators. I was here for a convention with a friend who recently had foot surgery and needed a wheelchair. Lets just say other hotel guests were not gracious about giving us priority on the elevators even though we were on the second floor and even the largest of humans should be able to manage 1 flight of stairs with 2 good feet. Checkout was a nightmare because of this elevator situation. Fortunately a staff member was kind enough to allow us access to the service elevator after he saw how rude the guests were about this.\n\nThe food is also terrible and overpriced. Several people at the convention developed food poisoning after consuming the calamari. That was no fun for anybody. I highly recommend the Sprecher Brewery restaurant across the street - comprable prices but larger portions and significantly better food! \n\nThe temperate throughout the facility is horrible as well. Our room was cold no matter how high we adjusted the thermstat and the convention space was hot enough that I nearly fainted on at least 2 occasions. The only reason this hotel gets 2 stars is because it was clean and the beds were extremely comfortable with their down-filled duvets and fluffy pillows.", "business_id": "ckLRf3lYn9DxmNxd-mu2yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_ICgIhYXSpS_tQEQFZWIWg", "review_id": "foZPjgX7xs3-FMBKKRw5QQ", "text": "Overall experience was good. Not fantastic, just good. We were a large group, and had some special requests that were handled (somewhat) well. Many hiccups later, we had a successful stay. This hotel is pet friendly, which was GREAT! The facility was clean and overall very accommodating. I was very impressed on the staffs professionalism and calm attitude when I brought some problems to their attention. They ultimately won my good review by extending our check-out (letting our dogs shack up), while we attended the sporting event we came to enjoy.", "business_id": "ckLRf3lYn9DxmNxd-mu2yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X85VAU1_bvJFXef1OTM8Pg", "review_id": "YCYC85iNFVewpqO-JT4fdA", "text": "This is the second time I stayed here with my b/f.  This time I was less impressed.  The staff as usual was fantastic.  They always are as helpful and as kind as ever.  Great job to you guys!  This is a business hotel so it's generally empty on the weekends, which is nice.  We had a king room on the 10th (top) floor.  Room was large enough.  Clean.  But, the heater was LOUD.  Squeaky.  So we messed with it... nada.  So we changed rooms, not a big deal.  We went right next door.  That room was the same as the last.  Downsides to this room though, the phone was dirty... I knew this cause the phone was tan/beige colored.  It was yucky.  Also, the tub liner in the first room was filthy.  Another thing I wish this hotel would change is installing fans in the bathrooms!  My boyfriend also pointed out that the sheets on the bed were super starched.   If you moved it sounded like sandpaper on sandpaper.  Madness.  I did have a odd triangle shaped hole in the sheets on my side of the bed...so that was less than plesant too.  Oh ,also the hot tub was down for maintence when we were there :( Bummer.  But the pool was open and no one was in it.  They also have a stellar gym.  \n\nTo recap:\n\nPROS:\nGreat Staff\nGreat location\nLarge Rooms\nNice TV\nGreat Gym\nHas a pool/hot tub\n\nCONS:\nOutdated Bathroom\nOutdated/Dirty Phones\nOver Startched Bed Linens (both rooms had the same issues)", "business_id": "ckLRf3lYn9DxmNxd-mu2yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4HoS49iZkdUgUyksNpqrvA", "review_id": "YGpZ59d-D3DXhLBsSgIjGw", "text": "Stayed here  on 4/7 prior to a business meeting.  It had many of the usual Marriott niceties but no Starbucks or availability of coffee that was any better than Folgers or Yuban.  Maybe it's a Wisconsin thing but I thought that nearly every Marriott had reliable, dark roasted coffee.  The room was OK except that they put me in a second floor room that had windows which started at about 5 feet above the floor and the only view was of air conditioning/heating units and I am a lifetime Platinum.  I am not sure if the desk clerk felt it made little difference or what but this is not a crown jewel by any means.  I understand that this place was a Holiday Inn previously but usually hotels converted to the Marriott brand are better than this one was.", "business_id": "ckLRf3lYn9DxmNxd-mu2yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5bpt8Z4hxZQS5ZIxymxywg", "review_id": "z-9YnnJe4vByUe4QzRglKA", "text": "I would imagine things would be different if I stayed here when they did not have a convention in town but I did!\n\nChecked in to a room on the 6th floor (out of 10).  I had pounding and banging all round me due to remodeling.  They did finish by late afternoon but the hallways were full of beds and other room furniture.  Besides being unsightly, that wasn't a big deal.  My problems started at night  and the next morning.   \n\nWhen the meeting in one of the ballrooms ended apparently most of the people didn't have enough!  Because of the set up of he hotel every room in the hotel faces the bar.  Even though the bar is on the ground floor the noise funnels up and it becomes a big echo chamber!  Noise continued until about 1am.  I'm not sure if I was pissed because I couldn't sleep or if I was just jealous that I sounded like they were having a lot of fun!\n\nThe next morning was a JOKE!  Trying to leave wad impossible.  Why they would build a hotel with 10 floors and only 2 elevators is beyond me!  With people checking out, going to breakfast or just moving around it was Impossible to get on an elevator unless you were on the top 2 floors.  People were lined up on every floor trying to get somewhere.  The smart people started getting on using the \"up\" button and just going for a ride.  I finally have up and lugged my bags down six floors of stairs. What I found has a huge line of others doing the same.  I felt like a refugee!!!  Some women a head of me were having troubles because they had multiple bags.  Eventually one of them fell.... I wasn't pretty.  \n\nI found that this hotel looked nice, had a nice pool.  But I would never stay here on a weekend or when it was busy ever again!  They need to find a away to build another elevator and bite the bullet and shut the bar down much earlier or move it into one of the ballrooms.", "business_id": "ckLRf3lYn9DxmNxd-mu2yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 8, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "xNb8pFe99ENj8BeMsCBPcQ", "review_id": "KdGs9El0rzQ2k_6KrI2ojg", "text": "***This Marriott definitely feels dated and it is not in Downtown Madison; it is a comfortable enough hotel, service is good and room rates are reasonable; however, the hotel has kind of a depressing look and feel to it; it needs an update***\n\nThis Marriott kind of feels like an airport hotel.  Airport hotels tend to be very outdated and there is typically little incentive to do a renovation because the hotel has a steady stream of customers due to its proximity to the airport and convenience of airport shuttle transportation.  This Marriott has a similar look as the Philadelphia Airport Renaissance.  Both hotels feature an open atrium that goes up 9 to 12 levels high.  You do get a nice look onto the open atrium as you ascend on the quick glass elevators at this property.\n\nUnfortunately, this hotel is very out-of-date.  The lobby and cafe looks like something from the early to mid-80s.  The rooms are a little more contemporary though parts very dated; at the kitchenette sink, there was a bottom cabinet that may have been a dishwasher at one time; instead, it was empty with lots of dust and exposed piping (not nice to find at any hotel).\n\nThe breakfast buffet did not inspire freshness either.  The food quality was not horrible, but a lot of the food was quite salty.  Food options included bacon, sausage, breakfast potatoes, scrambled eggs, smoked salmon, continental breakfast options, and an omelet bar.  In addition, the poor lighting in the lobby and throughout the hotel made the food and other stuff maybe feel worse than they actually were.\n\nThis Marriott is still a comfortable place to stay and has good customer service.  The rooms are comfortable with good beds and linen.  The room temperature was fine though the unit did not seem to consistently keep the room cool.  The shower was fine.\n\nThis Marriott has many suites so you have a good shot of getting upgraded if you are a Marriott Rewards Gold or Platinum member.  The suites are spacious and the bedroom is separated from the living room area with a door.  Their suites are outfitted with a mini fridge, kitchen sink (as mentioned) and a microwave.\n\nOn weekends, Marriott Rewards Gold and Platinum members get an offer of full breakfast buffet for two per Saturday and Sunday or 750 Marriott Rewards points per Saturday and Sunday.  This is a new nationwide Marriott benefit for Marriott Rewards Gold and Platinum members and the hotel is only obligated to offer a continental breakfast.  I have been to a few properties (Santa Clara Marriott, Minneapolis Marriott City Center) that are only doing the bare minimum--continental breakfast--so this Marriott is definitely going above and beyond in this area (though the quality of the full breakfast buffet, as already mentioned, was not that great).\n\nThe front desk was nice and helpful.\n\nRoom rates are good, but this hotel is not in Downtown Madison.  It is only a 7 to 10 minute drive to Madison though.  However, I am not sure if getting to Downtown Madison on a Wisconsin football game day is challenging.\n\nThis Marriott would not be a good property for a long stay.  This hotel just does not feel fresh enough.  It is a comfortable enough spot for a short stay though due to their comfortable rooms and good service.  If you are a Marriott Rewards Gold or Platinum member, they do treat you well here and maybe even better than some Marriott properties.\n\nThis Marriott has its own free parking lot.  It is easy finding an open space.", "business_id": "ckLRf3lYn9DxmNxd-mu2yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "huNp7DL6cROVlQrSquPS_A", "review_id": "RjOwfeYQVm8bbFLSYtB8cA", "text": "I. Like. This. Hotel. If no shuttle is available to pick you up from the airport, they pay for your cab. The front desk staff is quick and attentive which is exactly what you want after a day of air travel. Room service was very friendly and the food was YUM. The toilet handle was misbehaving and while it took some time for engineering to fix it, they were beyond apologetic and did all of the things you'd expect a good hotel to do - either offer a room change/upgrade or other free stuff. The hotel is in Middleton so don't book a room here and then complain that it's not downtown. Look at a map. How is it the hotel's fault that you are in need of additional IQ points? \n\nSo many Yelpers like to complain about every dumb, little thing without understanding that it's not about perfection, it's about how a business responds to a problem. This Marriott is not as modern as some others, but I'd pick a clean room and good service over some spiffy wallpaper and Berber carpet any day.", "business_id": "ckLRf3lYn9DxmNxd-mu2yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jx021JgSzi7TVOMEIJWv-Q", "review_id": "Db_yDO_NNZ2uywHqRSnNPw", "text": "I was torn on how to rank this. There is part of me that wants to go a little lower, but the management on a couple occasions and the general kindness of the concierge lounge attendants made up an extra star. \n\nThis Marriott is about the level of a nicer Courtyard Marriott. The ONLY way our stay was bearable was because we were upgraded to suite. If we had not had the door to separate our bedroom from living space, we would have been unable to rest with all of the noise coming up from the atrium..and we were on the 9th floor. A cocktail reception on a Tuesday night in the vast open space of the lobby was incredibly loud, but no problem due to our suite.   However a gathering of incredibly loud, rude teenagers whose director used a BULLHORN at 9pm at night to address the entire hotel of teenagers was the last straw for us. We had a two week reservation...we left 5 nights in.  \n\nAdditional issues with this property: the concierge lounge is very, very limited. Every other Marriott (including most Courtyards) have coffee and tea in the lounge throughout the day, not to mention during the cocktail/dessert hours. At this one, there is none during the day, and, most frustrating, in the evening you have to ask the concierge to provide you with a cup of coffee or hot water. Not at all convenient for a business traveller who takes calls in the lounge. Plus the coffee is not high quality. The attendants were very kind, but just not a well executed lounge in comparison to other properties.\n\nI also want to thank the management who alerted housekeeping when we were leaving in the morning to service our room for the last couple days we were there. Prior to that, the room was not being serviced until about 2:30pm, which is our daughters naptime, and she was along with us on this trip. It was a little frustrating.  As for the ACTUAL service, it was hit or miss. One day was great, replenished our towels, toiletries, took out the trash. Another time our daughters blankets were thrown into a ball in the corner of the bedroom, zero toiletries replenished, and two of her toys that were drying in the bathroom were thrown away. A call for extra towels went without towels ever materializing one night.  Also, the in-room fridge does not fully work, and our hummus, juices, and other snacks were spoiled. \n\nI get that this is the area's biggest conference center, so maintaining business is not a problem for them. However, for those of us who travel frequently and experience many Marriott properties, this one does not come up to scratch, but again, the friendly demeanor of most employees we encountered did help the spotty service of this hotel.", "business_id": "ckLRf3lYn9DxmNxd-mu2yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RvweNJFVkR3ttkWsIBy7nQ", "review_id": "tbTwUKiF_JCscN9M4DDdXg", "text": "I was there for the Wisconsin Bar.  So you can just imagine how tense all things were.  The staff was really friendly and understanding of hundreds of law grads flooding their venue.  \n\nThe Falling Water restaurant is a convenient locale and located in the lobby.  If I had no vehicle, I would eat there and be okay with it.  I ordered a sandwich for lunch and it was a bit \"buttery.\"  I do like that you can order your food ahead of time and have it ready at a particular time.  \n\nThe rooms are very typical.  Nothing outstanding, but it is nice to have a window to look at something besides a brick wall.  You get a parking lot view but you get motion.  \n\nThe banquet rooms were gorgeous.  The hotel is nicely decorated.  It even has a small waterfall hiding the elevators.  I was annoyed by the parking situation.  It is downhill.  Not a huge hill, but enough to make the walk precarious during these icy times.  Perhaps a little more salt could be expended for visitors.  The location is nice as it is near restaurant and a mall.  Forget something at home?  There is even a costco within ten minutes driving.  It is about 1/4 mile off the beltline and just outside of Madison (by one highway exit).  \n\nIf you want to stay in Madison but avoid the high prices of downtown and the congestion of rush hour, this is the place to be.", "business_id": "ckLRf3lYn9DxmNxd-mu2yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "03vp3tenQ0aQOr0AE5j8Uw", "review_id": "ozj3B349SKyk4pykK0n8aA", "text": "This review of the Madison Marriott West focuses on the group event services of this facility and not the guest rooms.  I recently attended an evening Board meeting and a one-day conference at this hotel.\n\nThe majority of the sales and catering staff at the Marriott were wonderful to work with.  This was the first time we hosted at event at this location.  The responsiveness of the staff was superb in setting up the event.  There were proactive in keeping our group on track with logistical issues leading up to the event.  On the day of the event, they checked in on us frequently and promptly addressed any concerns our group had.\n\nWe had some problems with the reservations agents indicating that no rooms were available at the conference rate.  The other problem has to do with the layout of the conference rooms.  There is one conference room (the Monona Room) located by the front desk, far away from all the other meeting rooms.  On the day before the event, you guessed it; the Marriott staff moved us to that room.  The calendar of events is not conspicuous, so on the day of the event, all the conference attended entered the facility through the conference center doors and wandered about searching for the Monona Room.\n\nLike most conference facility, the food was a mixed bag.\n\nThings I liked:\n* I enjoyed the caesar salad served with lunch with fresh greens (no iceberg lettuce), tangy dressing and herbed croutons that did not go overboard with the salt or garlic.\n\n* Other than the overcooked noodles, the penne pasta with mushroom, spinach, goat cheese, pine nuts and roasted red pepper cream was a well-executed dish.\n\n* While the filling had a bit too much citrus flavor, kudos to the kitchen staff for serving us a cannoli with a crunchy shell, a rarity on the conference food circuit.\n\nThings I didn't:\n* The rigatoni with fennel sausage, roasted peppers and arriabiatta sauce lacked the finesse of the aforementioned penne pasta dish.  With its mushy noodles, overcooked sauce and under-seasoned sausage, there was little to like.\n\n* If you enjoy a heavy does of garlic powder on bread with the texture of a teething biscuit, you would love the garlic bread served with the pasta course.\n\n* My least favorite dish was toasted cheese sandwich served during the planning session the day before the conference.  For $14.95, I expected aged cheddar served on gently grilled slices of artisan sourdough bread.  What I received was very different.  Served barely warm, the bread was soaked in butter and toasted to a brick-like texture that left cuts on the roof of my mouth.  The institutional grade cheddar and provolone cheese had started to congeal by the time the staff served it to me.  The server did not check in with us because she didn't want to interfere with our meeting, preventing me from sending this dish back for a replacement.  The roasted tomato soup, though cool, was the redeeming feature of my meal.\n\nOverall, the experience with the Marriott Madison West was A-OK, based on the positive interactions with the staff, which offset the spotty food quality.", "business_id": "ckLRf3lYn9DxmNxd-mu2yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tIj41Kloa1EkexTiyBI9ng", "review_id": "c1pGkdI62q1HIxaUn8yZWA", "text": "It's loud, the employees are not friendly, and you simply can't trust them for a wake up call... I didn't even get an \"I'm Sorry\" when they entered a 6am wake up call for 7am!\n\nAnd I've been Marriott Platinum for 10 years! If they can't be courteous to their elite guests, how are they to everyone else? Skip this hotel...", "business_id": "ckLRf3lYn9DxmNxd-mu2yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xcuxY7TjWZtF5XqGYvEBVQ", "review_id": "oHbJxVwfLvRuDETNjluA9Q", "text": "A nice (unassuming) place to throw a few bowling balls and drink beers with your friends.\n\nIt's not the embodiment of the latest in bowling technology, but who cares? The food is greasy, the beer is cold, and it's your turn -- let's see what ya got!\n\nAlso, the fact that this is the only alley in town that has helped me procure balls for Mondo Croquet (http://twurl.nl/gqx3il) easily outweighs their lack of cutting edge scoring systems.", "business_id": "Bznf9AaGgdsLI01H_ifrUA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "Lhqou38fFbm9TSCCGPgibQ", "text": "Got invited here by a few friends the other night. It's primarily a softball/volleyball/recreational center, although I spent my time inside in the bar.\n\nThe bar area is massive and includes a stage and dance floor. When I inquired as to whether there were ever any bands, I was told that they only do karaoke every so often. Seems like a waste of a nice entertainment area.\n\nVery limited taps; most beverages are served in bottles and cans. Prices are super cheap; tall boys of most anything run in the $2.25 - $2.50 range.\n\nVery limited menu; only a few easy-to-prepare items.\n\nBest suited for grabbing a cold one after a game of softball than as a destination point. \n\nThe bartenders were friendly and super fast - a bonus in my book. Thanks to Gretchen & Staci for the excellent service.", "business_id": "Bznf9AaGgdsLI01H_ifrUA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9SU4T5EvO3UVy7e-26yCjQ", "review_id": "nFkCmhySBwAIMl-aVA7K7w", "text": "I've been playing softball at Bowling Green for, well, let's just say \"a long time\".  While it's not a modern athletic facility, it's got a niche market.  If you enjoy playing ball, having a cold beer, and having fun with some friends - this is a good place for a league.  The umpires are excellent - I've known a few for many years and they do a great job.  \n\nThe fields are smaller, but \"good bats\" are limited, keeping home runs down a little (but it feels good to get one - it still goes plenty far!).\n\nI hope they stick around for a long time - I love playing there on Tuesday nights.", "business_id": "Bznf9AaGgdsLI01H_ifrUA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "no9odAfwocTruGYGNUVcIg", "review_id": "NCjASGvoK27hTaueoN3qAA", "text": "I have shopped here for about 2 yrs now. The quality is fairly consistent and so is the high price. =P  The selection is wide, and during holidays, they push out special desert cakes.  I have yet to try their bread and chocolates though.\n\nThings I've tried:\nCandied pecan cookie, chocolated-coated mascarpone cookie, morning bun, almond croissant, French cheese braids, chocolate truffle cake, etc. \n\nThe big pluses are the right amount of butter and sugar in their pastries. It is never too sweet or too oily.  The right use of butter also gives a desirable texture as well.  The cakes have very fine layering (4 layers over 2.5in height), which makes the flavors of the cream blends very well with the cakes when you warm it up to room temperature.", "business_id": "YaaQx4qt1f36iFT4TWivAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CdKX95dMySpzWX4XQ2k01A", "review_id": "RjXaW6CE2G79rTizG0_KCg", "text": "After spending a month in Europe, I was very excited to come back to Madison and rediscover Clasen's European Bakery. Though the shop is about ten times bigger than any bakery in Europe, you can find some pretty authenic goods, and the kitchen is said to be staffed by German master bakers. Of course, nothing tasted quite the same as the real European thing, and you are sure to find some pretty standard American bakery there as well.\n\nClasen's doesn't look like too much when you first walk in, but who cares when you have a warehouse of good to gawk at? There are shelves and shelves full of cookies, desserts, breads, sweetbreads, etc! Everything I've tried is quality and very fresh. Be sure to come early for the best selection.\n\nPrices are decent, but the staff can be grumpy. There is ususally a sale or special deal to look for on one of the store's front tables, and a wide selection of holiday items. Also don't miss the sampling area near the back.", "business_id": "YaaQx4qt1f36iFT4TWivAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gqtak7Wz8azWHlAMkx6Acg", "review_id": "Z9Nb0FhDjnnNt9RGuFA2ew", "text": "This one is a big fail. After having been told numerous times that I had to go to Clasen's Bakery, I finally went. What I found was a large room filled with unappetizing, boring baked goods. Nothing in here did I want, or have any desire to try. There were loaves of bread, but the selection is better at Whole Foods or Willy Street Co-op. The cookies had the panache and flair of the garbage that is sold in Starbucks. Chocolate chip, peanut butter, sugar? What is so European about any of this? Greenjim H said about high prices? I am not sure what he bought, I saw nothing that would be classified as high priced. The pastries were as boring as the cookies, danish, morning bun?\n\nI don't know how this classifies as a European bakery. This is an average bakery, in a very far out of the way place. I am sure there are better places to go to grab a loaf of bread and a cookie.", "business_id": "YaaQx4qt1f36iFT4TWivAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CfHKRE1PJL2snv1ICGhgeA", "review_id": "LKkduzKoq4H3y1GUjvxKZg", "text": "This Place has noting on Italy, but for Madison is gets a pass. They server free coffee, have good bread and baked treats.", "business_id": "YaaQx4qt1f36iFT4TWivAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UwRmWEzat-BziAVlMaSy1g", "review_id": "6EeC6JUMRhm4Z9-RcpSNKg", "text": "I was pleasantly surprised at the wonderful selection of candies, cookies, pastries, bread to be found here! All fresh and ready to eat. Staff was very helpful and professional and friendly. Place was bright and clean. A mouth-watering experience! Already looking forward to my next visit.", "business_id": "YaaQx4qt1f36iFT4TWivAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "SOLCEAAubR1tK6Wi7QJexA", "review_id": "FU3a4EY0E82YF7iux5dAQQ", "text": "I ordered a birthday cake for the first time through Clasen's. Due to the flu going through our house, I had to reschedule the party and the cake for the following week. the Baker did not get my cancellation and baked the cake. Clasen's said they were sorry and not to worry about it. When I picked up the cake the following week it was stale. my guess is they just kept the cake in the fridge until I picked it up the following Friday. I called to let them know they apologized and said they would call me back. I never heard from them. :( Disappointing.", "business_id": "YaaQx4qt1f36iFT4TWivAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Yhlx0ob3UDz2PcJRat2QgQ", "review_id": "TnBpB3mXsHbeIiHnxMY7jQ", "text": "It was near my birthday, I was in the area, and I wanted a croissant.\n\nIt wasn't as good as I had hoped. I like my croissants light, buttery, and flakey. A nice exterior with a good \"bite\" to it is a must. Sadly, my croissant was none of these things. It was doughy and heavy. I wasn't pleased with it.\n\nBefore the disappointment of the croissant, I managed to get a simple of a brownie they had on special. The brownie was good. Not life changing, not memorable, jut good. Unfortunately, \"Good\" does not bring me back into places too often, and especially when things are overpriced.", "business_id": "YaaQx4qt1f36iFT4TWivAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TymK5byoMKhdW-r8QhxoJg", "review_id": "oSflkr0AOD7R-1ic9fsatw", "text": "OMG. Go early and get everything you have ever wanted in European carb form. Yus Yus Yus.", "business_id": "YaaQx4qt1f36iFT4TWivAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OtpHvQFGbZ4sONaQAXankg", "review_id": "5oLxygfaHo2dMf9dbRxc4w", "text": "Mmmmm....morning buns with coffee.  I had no idea this place was here, and I felt like a kid in a candy store. I'll definitely be back for the artisan breads.", "business_id": "YaaQx4qt1f36iFT4TWivAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w8Y9QJIzIox1Ccl_ydzTXA", "review_id": "8w7QdkwC7S4xEj4bqxeX2w", "text": "Best cupcakes and sourdough bread I've found in the Madison area.  They have several varieties and all we've tried have been excellent.  \n\nThe cupcakes were much better then any cupcakery we've tried in the area.  The bread is perfect for grilled cheeses.  \n\nThe rolls make the best hamburger buns.", "business_id": "YaaQx4qt1f36iFT4TWivAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fVXn0_A9zsyWqQNQ8XFIHg", "review_id": "k7viGV3YUFUSHkYK-S_w-g", "text": "After walking around & viewing their huge selection of goodies, I had to look  up to avoid temptations hahaha.... they offer free samples of current goodies & coffee... had every flavor you could think of for cookies, cupcakes, muffins, breads, some candies..... I WILL RETURN....", "business_id": "YaaQx4qt1f36iFT4TWivAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jFbqK9jzIrJ0nC8C7syxVg", "review_id": "69dcohwlFqsY_7kYtYBfPQ", "text": "I usually pick up their buns at outpost in Milwaukee and I've been a fan.  We stopped at the bakery in Madison and was impressed at their selection.  For natural ingredients and consistent quality baked goods this place is it.", "business_id": "YaaQx4qt1f36iFT4TWivAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m0IdR7217JEYzlBQpYgrpQ", "review_id": "WS6lFC03ZAoudbVT3R6ACQ", "text": "Location is good, right next to Greenway Station.  Place is brand new so rooms are nice and clean...  except my husband wanted a room w/jacuzzi tub and it was digusting.  When he filled it up with water there was a gross film that looked like cleaning reside & dried skin flakes.  Nice.  He didn't end up using it and when we complained at the front desk they just said \"sorry\"...  we'll be contacting HQ about that.  Food was average, check in was slow...  the only good thing was they kindly mailed me my ipod that I stupidly left in the dresser drawer.", "business_id": "MBQc_jlZ3nlMOZy7SUM_5Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rNRHyxvr0o6O5DLmqnEHbg", "review_id": "5yBt3diuOEJQ7-dn4gXnVg", "text": "Looks like I'm going to be a dissenting opinion about the Hilton Garden Inn.  I've stayed in Madison plenty of times for work, and overall, this is the nicest hotel that I've stayed at.  Pros: staff are very nice and friendly.  Hotel has gym, pool, and business center at no additional cost.  You know how some hotels have that teeny tiny kiosk to print your boarding pass, and that's all you can do?  There are 2 computers hooked up to printers so can you do real tasks like check your email, Yelp, etc.  The beds are VERY comfortable.  It shocked me how nice they were.  Bathrooms have stone countertops and something heating the mirror, so that after a shower your mirror is still usable, not all fogged up.  Someone had their thinking hat on.  The hotel is walkable to several restaurants & I think they provide room service, but they will also help you order from a nearby restaurant if you arrive late in the evening.\n\nFor a hotel this size, they do a really good job with breakfast.  It's a buffet with the usual cereal, yogurt, fresh fruit, oatmeal, pastries, and hot food.  But they really go an extra mile on the eggs, and every egg dish is cooked to order.  Whether you want 1 scrambled egg or full omelette, they'll make it for you fresh, give you a table tent number, and then bring it to you.\n\nI have 2 more trips this year to Madison, and hope I'm staying here again!", "business_id": "MBQc_jlZ3nlMOZy7SUM_5Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pmN_7O8l7hjPr6VH5LEdbQ", "review_id": "pmsZq1UrYiFaj-UBHKshoA", "text": "HGI's are very consistently good throughout the country, so if I have a choice, I stay at one when I am travelling. This HGI was everything I expected - comfy bed, large desk, big easy chair, fridge, microwave, decent sized bathroom.\n\nAmenities: free wi-fi, business center, gym, indoor pool and game room. Breakfast choices were good - the buffet had lots of pastries and hot items as well. They have a coin laundry on the 2nd floor with free detergent. \n\nHad no problems during my stay. Would definitely stay here again if I were to be in the Madison area.", "business_id": "MBQc_jlZ3nlMOZy7SUM_5Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sgPGtlcOEZqLBg9auxkdpg", "review_id": "mJZc2Z-QkEdQXR2UzP-_-Q", "text": "I was visiting on a business trip and didn't know what to expect. The hotel is fairly new and has nice clean rooms, a decent gym, a large indoor pool, and good hospitality.  The breakfast is not free, though, so I was embarrassed to be admonished for taking a granola bar from a basket on my way out. The location is superb if your a shopper..it's right next to a new mall.", "business_id": "MBQc_jlZ3nlMOZy7SUM_5Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0QH_h9h7tWUN90jrJhw1fg", "review_id": "lILxTmms9hCLcCM2GNHqTw", "text": "I like these hotels, and this one as well.  It was very clean, and modern, and the service was great.  I have ranted before about this, but the breakfast is weird.  It is not free, however, it is kind of presented out in the lobby like it is.  It is a buffet, but there is one or two servers running around making themselves seem overly useful to collect tips.  The breakfast is just very confusing, and unfortunately it is like this across all HGIs.  There is my rant....it really is a great hotel.", "business_id": "MBQc_jlZ3nlMOZy7SUM_5Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GFj7sT00BR_-QdgFe6Hydw", "review_id": "ERSYSPGGUbB_vPnBQMcitw", "text": "great clean rooms\nStaff up front were awesome!  Very personable, friendly and helpful.  Breakfast is great here, and at all Hilton Garden Inns.  I love being able to get cooked to order breakfasts, fresh fruit and cooked to order waffles.   YUM YUM! (can you tell I love food?)\n\nLocation is in/near a strip mall which makes shopping for items you may have forgot a breeze.", "business_id": "MBQc_jlZ3nlMOZy7SUM_5Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g8VbmLMCNAuM2sYqYD4syw", "review_id": "0klVfagyY7NxdGNXLcI6-g", "text": "We love this HGI!  We are from the area, and through business acquaintances, have enjoyed many happy hours and dinners there.  They have, and will also put on the Holiday party for my spouse's firm and they do an excellent job.  We are looking forward to the December party!\n\nLast weekend, we had our 31st anniversary and wanted to do something different, so we checked into a jacuzzi suite, had the lover's package and had a wonderful time.  Premiere shopping is right out there door. along with a variety of eateries and pubs.  The staff helped me to get things to the room early so it could be a true surprise--thank you!\n\nIn our opinion, the staff and the hotel are exceptional!  We look forward to many more casual visits and stays!  Thank you to Carl, Chris and Chris the Bar Manger for many great times--and the rest of the wonderful staff!\n\nJ n C  W of the BB", "business_id": "MBQc_jlZ3nlMOZy7SUM_5Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MTpsx3Fi8rL1Ke8dH_1_KQ", "review_id": "15fSUDCBRYh9NxdZm0R2Ug", "text": "Cozy and Comfy. We were shuttled to and from the airport and to Epic. Convenient to a small shopping center and nearby restaurants. Staff are friendly and professional. Each day I came back to a clean room and replenished towels, shampoo, soap and 2 pieces of chocolates. Thanks Esther! :)", "business_id": "MBQc_jlZ3nlMOZy7SUM_5Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vkGkfFCryZoG6gMUUIYGJQ", "review_id": "Wk1C-3-nAESOYF6nc9UZkg", "text": "The staff here was awesome. Granted my husband and I only stayed here a night, but check-in was super friendly and as a Hilton Honors member got 2 bottled waters. My husband forgot to pack a deodorant and when we went down to buy one from the pantry the front desk person offered to look for a complimentary one. When she couldn't find one she let us have the one in the pantry on the house. That was awesome!\n\nThe rooms were clean, and they have a mini fridge and microwave which is a great plus. The fitness center at this one was impressive. It wasn't an entire gym, but it was bigger than a closet and the machines looked like they were kept very well. Even though I didn't experience the pool I was surprised by how inviting and family friendly it looked. It seemed a bit bigger than most hotel moderately sized hotel versions. \n\nIf I ever have to cover travel for a colleague in Madison I have to come back to this one for sure!", "business_id": "MBQc_jlZ3nlMOZy7SUM_5Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hyAMhpe0hSdZIu88byeCLw", "review_id": "ebJvds6jW2o3ed8qvDQHIQ", "text": "Stayed here with a friend while she was in the Madison area for Epic training. I was seriously impressed with this HGI. I had previously stayed in one in Chicago that was pretty ghetto. Bed was comfy, and the pool area was very family friendly. I have never seen a hotel pool with that kind of stuff for kids. They also have a hottub, and the gym/workout area is very nice. Desk staff were super nice(I left my key in the room once). We had drinks at the bar, and I will say that my wine was a bit pricey. I did not have the breakfast, so I can't speak to that.", "business_id": "MBQc_jlZ3nlMOZy7SUM_5Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4o9WPIHKZigkAD9r0BzNQg", "review_id": "Ns3a6L0t_J7MxIenVGAIRQ", "text": "When I was a kid I used to love to go to the Hardware store to go looking at stuff and talk to the nice people that worked there.. WHen I visit this location of Ace I feel I go back in time. \nThey are super nice, super helpful but do not smoother you... They know how to make keys that work ( hard to find these days I have learned). I feel comfortable asking questions here as well. They never treat me like \"Oh you are a girl\". I think their prices are not too bad and you get much better quality like screw that will not strip etc.. \n Parking is awesome here for people who are handicapped or have  a bad back you can park like right near the door practically..", "business_id": "yuIcDVSy03FQe1RWhicDQw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R04P35fYVS4HASyBuMcElg", "review_id": "_8Kbsn0DNGTGxbU6p2S-Kg", "text": "Ace's employees have been incredibly helpful and nice every time I've gone to the store. The store itself is chock-full of great home- and yard-improvement stuff (tools, accessories, gadgets, etc), and the prices are very fair (especially when one considers the convenience of Ace's location and the idea of supporting a local business). For most of my small-to-medium-size home and yard needs, I'll skip the trip to Home Depot or Menards and stick to my neighborhood Ace Hardware.", "business_id": "yuIcDVSy03FQe1RWhicDQw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lC0KGXmIhyjzghBUlVnkhQ", "review_id": "h49SJuBlvTlEIm1VhgW3Zg", "text": "I'm having a rough go learning how to use power tools and drill ish into drywall, but a great time going to ACE and learning what I did wrong and buying the appropriate things to remedy the problem and try again. \n\nSome might say, \"measure twice, drill once\" or even, \"if you don't know what you're doing... ask first!\" But I was talking to my bud Annette J in Detroit and realized that part of owning a home is making improvements/adjustments, doing it completely wrong, then learning a ton from your mistakes. (Thanks Annette!) \n\nThis week I learned that joint compound comes in an easy squirt tube and corner bead makes that nice 90 degree angle where pieces of drywall meet. I also learned that you can't secure anything into corner bead, which is why having a stud finder helps if you're looking to hang a 72\" long roman shade. I also learned that I can easily patch my mistakes with some handy dandy supplies from ACE and although it took a few employees to find \"the patch guy\" he was super informative about exactly what I would need to fix some holes and a chunk of dry wall where my poor shade decided it would rather hang than be secured to my window frame. \n\nOh gravity. \n\nJason H is right, these are some of the nicest people you'll meet with loads of info to help you do it right the second time. \n\nI wouldn't have it any other way.", "business_id": "yuIcDVSy03FQe1RWhicDQw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4o9WPIHKZigkAD9r0BzNQg", "review_id": "42fgrBAzdHKe_swm7dna_Q", "text": "I had a broken storm window. They picked it up fixed it and delivered it back to me!!! If you know someone who cannot get to the store and needs stuff good to know. BUY LOCAL!!", "business_id": "yuIcDVSy03FQe1RWhicDQw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QP-MdjpUFejr9apuAWcfQg", "review_id": "lxMmpFR1byiC4tWAsO39tA", "text": "I order it for my employees occasionally.  The pizza is what you expect, nothing better than OK.  They throw on an extra $1.50 for delivery charge and the drivers tell us that most goes directly to the managers pockets.  That Sucks.", "business_id": "cruBFtsFaBuhX_I72uU8pA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ne0fqKX4G8lutJlKmXCogQ", "review_id": "offFq8od9KQYVW4dQ_6Bog", "text": "Gross! I generally love Papa Johns, but this one is lacking in all areas. I ordered PJs for lunch and once it finally arrived (1 hour later), it was luke warm and soggy. Apart from that, the staff lacks any work ethic or customer service. The three people I dealt with were all rude and careless. Initially, they ended up giving me a $5 credit. Ha! As if I would order again anyway.", "business_id": "cruBFtsFaBuhX_I72uU8pA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dFSg9ZUwdvXO1c1ZACgZzA", "review_id": "56l67JrOZjb-0vHNRkoFEQ", "text": "A 5 star gem!\n\nI echo Jenny D's comment on the hash brown. Super crispy exterior and moist fluffy inside - it's a piece of art.  My friend and I enjoyed the generous portion of scramble egg ($7.50), and 2 layers blueberry pancake ($5.00). Everything tasted like \"mom's food.\" Made fresh to order, and very satisfying. \n\nNo frou-frou typical Middleton gimmick. The basic decore, and the down to earth service - the perfect spot to watch regulars enjoy the hearty breakfast.", "business_id": "X47o6R2rWiqGqvBtC7VS3Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l22BAYxYW8Z0YgP26zJcRA", "review_id": "cwBvWRxmUNtKz4N11cK_4Q", "text": "Delicious!  Great service, good prices and tasty food.  Echo what previous posts say about the hashbrowns!  Breakfast burrito is really good and gigantic", "business_id": "X47o6R2rWiqGqvBtC7VS3Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XS2FH-Hmi_Q7oioQS6bcKQ", "review_id": "06tnJSvRqMMNlDWDHh11Uw", "text": "Three Sisters is one of the best breakfast joints in the Madison area. For me the two best things are the hash browns and the omelettes. Like all the other raters, I think their hash browns are perfect. Their omelettes are not the fluffy kind. They are flat-cooked, sheet-style, folded around all the good stuff you specify. This is the kind of omelette I prefer, and for this style theirs is one of the best I've had. Beyond that, the service is super unpretentious and friendly. Their cinnamon rolls are big, soft, and without the density I favor. Their pancakes are more spongy than I like. But you should still try them, it's just a matter of style, and everything here is done with sincerity and consistency. You will find something you like enough to keep going back, especially since their prices are so reasonable.", "business_id": "X47o6R2rWiqGqvBtC7VS3Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-hwN2juKYn-KTxa2WBYLnw", "review_id": "fwCAxVEw2tUfaUVHjm6jow", "text": "In our opinion Three Sisters will appeal to certain people and not to others.   Some will like it's laid back, small town, dinette atmosphere.  Nothing fancy, good food, large portions.   Others will also enjoy the good food but will be displeased with the lack of space, mismatched dinning wear,  less than average coffee, barely toasted toast and the \"greasy spoon\" environment of the building.   \nSome will see 4 or five stars, go there and say \"dead on.  Loved the place.\"   Others will wonder how someone gave them more than three.\nWe went back and didn't enjoy our food as much as we did the last time and the coffee was not very good.  Also we thought the prices were higher.   \nAnyway, love it or leave it, it is a three star restaurant in our book.", "business_id": "X47o6R2rWiqGqvBtC7VS3Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BzPijout7xnZedCqVXcVoA", "review_id": "8WVnDiY4NR0ZsUZoy8Zn9Q", "text": "2.5 breakfast spot, i gave three because of the service.  The breakfast is kinda greasy/oily, which i usually like, but this was a bit much though...\n\nI would rate this place higher if they lowered the prices and moved people thru like a diner should.", "business_id": "X47o6R2rWiqGqvBtC7VS3Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IeNUcPI97qp8-IuveplJiA", "review_id": "DdEObL_L4I9uAxpByQ3mTw", "text": "Nice place for a Sunday morning cozy breakfast. No frills, just good food simply made. Pancakes are huge and delicious. They have build your own omelets and egg beaters are available by request. Oatmeal was very good. My whole breakfast was $11. One funny thing is that it seemed like they only have six menus for the whole restaurant. We had four in our party and had to wait for a table of six to order before we could get a menu. Overall I liked the simple atmosphere cheap prices and good food.", "business_id": "X47o6R2rWiqGqvBtC7VS3Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kLJsqZ3nwA3DBRd0tmBR_A", "review_id": "VNc9PE_MHPsPX8H_MGk6Yg", "text": "Great coffee and some of the best eggs I've ever had. It's sort of a hole in the wall, but that adds to the ambiance. Super nice wait staff, too.", "business_id": "X47o6R2rWiqGqvBtC7VS3Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DAYx7CpojTLZ6CJ-X-yCgQ", "review_id": "G-UhbgLHVVGzZ-7DYJe4Dw", "text": "Had breakfast at Three Sisters a few days ago while at Middleton for a meeting.  Very \"down home\" place.  Mexican flavorful dishes along with midwest-country favorites.  I had some eggs and the Mexican hash browns.  Great way to start the morning.  Friendly staff knew the customers and welcomed new-comers.  Patrons here ranged from seniors in high school to senior citizens.  Very congenial.", "business_id": "X47o6R2rWiqGqvBtC7VS3Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hyAMhpe0hSdZIu88byeCLw", "review_id": "pQ9m_Q4q100Gx80V12OTQg", "text": "I had one of the best breakfasts I have ever had here! This must be a Wisconsin thing, but their scramble (eggs with various other ingredients-like an omelet by scrambled eggs) was delish. I noticed the scramble at other places too. I had the Denver scramble, which had the perfect amount of cheese on top. The hashbrowns were pretty good too. I also had one pancake. Very good. The staff were all very chatty and engaging everyone in conversation. Service was fast. After reading a few reviews on Yelp, I guess I was expecting a little larger restaurant, but this is in a small place, basically a diner. \nFYI, they are closed on Monday, I heard them tell someone.", "business_id": "X47o6R2rWiqGqvBtC7VS3Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dMVS8YQPa7MpOponFsdCWw", "review_id": "3np2FMD1vpOjR0WJ9bw5ng", "text": "100% traditional all-american diner breakfast experience.   I like trying new breakfast spots with my kids but this place remains a favorite.  Friendly, chatty waitresses who dote on the kids like they were their own grandkids.  Inexpensive.  Oatmeal for when you want to eat somewhat healthy (this place ain't for health food...)  Omelet was good, probably because it tasted like it was cooked in butter...  Good pancakes.  Take your check to the counter / bar when you want to pay.  Cash only.", "business_id": "X47o6R2rWiqGqvBtC7VS3Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aoDM2oE3P4dNoFDKRljVkg", "review_id": "Yt1VamELiFbYY1idg9quNA", "text": "Cobb salad was large and had great cheeses, meats and veges.  I tried the onion rings which had a slightly sweet batter.  It really perked up the onion flavor.   Worth the money., breakfast or lunch.  Oh, I was warned to only order a stack of pancakes and...if I'd like, half orders are also acceptable.  Next visit is breakfast to use the advice.", "business_id": "X47o6R2rWiqGqvBtC7VS3Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mP5iB0oGlcRX-7akLR7Hjg", "review_id": "ndgTBBhvklekbwhldaQKGA", "text": "I was so disappointed after reading all of the reviews.  Firstly, breakfast stops at 11:00 on weekdays and noon on the weekends, NOTE THAT because when we showed up today after my husbands late night shift the night before they would not serve us breakfast.\n\nCASH OR CHECK ONLY\n\nWorth noting, both menus are pretty slim, but breakfast is larger than lunch.  \n\nThey were out of the fried chicken \"dinner\" (you mean lunch, since they were only open till 2, right?). We ended up ordering the patty melt, ok, fish sandwich, subpar, and onion rings, good but not $3 good. Sandwiches come with chips, not fries.  But was definitely not the pancakes that everyone else was raving about that I was craving.  The coffee was sting but a bit bitter. The total was just under $20 without tip. \n\nThe decor is old, doesn't bother me too much, but looking at the filthy carpets, it was disgusting and I was a bit afraid since I was wearing flat sandals.  Before I forget to mention it, the place smells like smoke when you first walk in, I was completely expecting to see ashtrays at the booths.\n\nThe service was excellent... If you are a regular. If not, plan on spending about three times too much there. We waited for about 5 minutes for our waitress ( one of the owners) to shout sit where you want.  We grabbed a table. My husband had to take a work call, but had given me his order. After waiting 10 minutes, I had to flag our waitress down to place our orders, and she looked at me shocked that I would want something to eat. Trying to get the check out of her was terrible. By 12:15 the lunch regulars had started coming in, so she was chatting about a recent wedding, showings hem the wedding pictures, talking about what the place looked like, etc. by 12:30 I had out cash on the end of the table hoping to move things along.  She walked past us three times without making eye contact, finally, I put my arm out and asked for the check, which had not been prepared, wait for another 5 minutes while she served more regulars and FINALLY she got back to using we were out of there by 12:50. \n\nIn short, we will never return.  It is expensive for what you get, food is unremarkable, serve is terrible, and it seemed like it could use a food service inspection because it was pretty dirty.", "business_id": "X47o6R2rWiqGqvBtC7VS3Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aoDM2oE3P4dNoFDKRljVkg", "review_id": "WdwIY_UVz8KVFtFkNfDZaw", "text": "I visited this time for breakfast on the weekend.  Holy cats is it ever so busy.  I tried the 2,2,2,2 meal.. 2 eggs, 2 bacon, 2 sausage, 2 pancakes- I chose blueberry.  The pancakes had great flavor and the berries where awesome - very fresh.  We also tried the corned beef hash.  It's just hashbrowns with corned beef chunks and large onion slices.  It's ok, just not as good as Pancake Cafe's. I will be back to try their biscuits and gravy (it sold out..sounds like a winner) and their mexican hashbrowns.", "business_id": "X47o6R2rWiqGqvBtC7VS3Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7OP-I_VSr6L7FlzsqWjdIw", "review_id": "kPLP8B_zTFvGNJySBNJ1zg", "text": "It is as good as all the reviews say!   It is a nice little diner with great service.   I was greated immediately upon entering.   I sat down and was asked right away what I wanted to drink.   The coffee was hot and fresh.   I had the 2,2,2,2 and it was very good.   Served hot off the grill.   I will be back and would recommend to anyone to try.", "business_id": "X47o6R2rWiqGqvBtC7VS3Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "USbxNPSJfLIKAdt10kZs3Q", "review_id": "446kQoVFBCJDEo0x7fHxPw", "text": "This is a great place to go for a good, cheap breakfast that will fill you up.  You seat yourself, but the staff is still at your table taking your drink orders quickly.  The staff is always super friendly and all of the breakfast items I've tried have been great.  Even better, they keep your coffee filled even when it's busy! :-)  Only thing to know ahead of time is they only accept cash and there is no atm in the restaurant.", "business_id": "X47o6R2rWiqGqvBtC7VS3Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U-1xYyfxXMDBRFXzCxzQLA", "review_id": "ESqJ6OECGQACM5GRjNddTw", "text": "I love this place! It's family owned and operated (still!) and is old-timey like most places aren't anymore! For a yummy feel-good blast from the past meet me at Three Sisters! :-)", "business_id": "X47o6R2rWiqGqvBtC7VS3Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y9g8fR-_rSaP0IWwA3NgCg", "review_id": "3HJ65xerVwUmGPlhw-lIig", "text": "Gr8 place! Service decent. Food portions are plentiful! My daughter had a couple of pancakes that  were the size of a hubcap!\nShe said they were very tasty!  I had the country scramble. Loved it. Prices were good. Nice local joint. Recommend!!", "business_id": "X47o6R2rWiqGqvBtC7VS3Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U-1xYyfxXMDBRFXzCxzQLA", "review_id": "T_B9PivNZXGlV8932WQ1GA", "text": "I love this place! The chicken and dumplings I had today were delicious and the service was amazing and super friendly as usual! For a comfortable dining experience, visit 3 sisters! :-)", "business_id": "X47o6R2rWiqGqvBtC7VS3Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gPC41al8C-iMOsBWGUKdxQ", "review_id": "deN3uil4vt9QeV4GDKQjUQ", "text": "The scene reminds me of...a garage.  A garage with fairly rude servers and overstuffed patrons with nothing to say.  We waited ... And waited.  The menu had the basics- no problem there.  We waited. Oh, everything is made to order that is why it takes so long... Seriously that is what we were told.  Other reviewers say \"it is like their mothers used to make\".  Sorry to hear your mom was a lousy cook.  And she must've been a grouch.  Yes the food is pretty bad.  Why people go here I can't understand.  I gave it three visits before passing judgement.  The verdict - AVOID.", "business_id": "X47o6R2rWiqGqvBtC7VS3Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "y0N2fwzOAfJ_avAL-yMY5g", "text": "A textbook example of the classic barbershop. Good conversation, no frills, and a darned good haircut from an experienced barber, all at a very reasonable price.\n\nMade my appointment earlier today, got right in, and had a great experience. Dick cut my hair, did a wonderful job, and wouldn't even accept a tip afterward.\n\nDon't expect a salon experience; it's a true barbershop. Loved it, and I'll definitely be back.", "business_id": "_tnYCShXuDlXjNVNctTkCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q7zvcNn6ErrxBsANtfWWMg", "review_id": "IEMbqvS3aJVTq_xN8kLM5Q", "text": "I honestly dread getting haircuts, because it always seems like such a crapshoot.  I decided to try Dick and Arnie's based on the 1 or 2 reviews I read, and my desperation to find something better than the corporate salons (cost cutters & supercuts mostly).  Also Dick and Arnie's happens to be right up the road from my house.  Ka cut my hair.  He was very cordial and paid great attention to detail.  The prices were as low at any place I've been, but I felt the quality of cut was better.  I was very happy with my experience and will return to this establishment in the future.", "business_id": "_tnYCShXuDlXjNVNctTkCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "NXyfVHqzIpjkgnAuMfGIzg", "text": "Third update... excessive, yes.  Warranted, yes.  Read on.\n\n\nI'm convinced that Dick & Arnie's is one of Madison's/Middleton's best kept secrets.  True, Dick isn't around much - but in his defense, he's probably been cutting hair for 50+ years, so he deserves some time away.\n\nThat said, I've gone back twice since my last review (my hair grows fast), and every cut has been absolutely stellar.  Ka, who has cut my hair the last two times, is absolutely wonderful.  Very attentive, very helpful, extremely friendly, and really knows how to cut hair.  \n\nThe place seems to thrive on walk-ins, so don't bother making an appointment.  I think that trying to schedule an appointment is the only downside to Dick & Arnie's... and, it was my only source of frustration.  As soon as I accepted the fact that it's best to just walk-in, life has been great.\n\nSet aside 30-40 minutes and walk-in.  Your haircut will take 15-20 minutes, tops; the extra time is \"cushion\" just in case the place is full.  Don't worry about who does your hair - everyone there seems to know exactly what they're doing, and they do it well.\n\n$15 for a stellar haircut?  No brainer.  Go to Dick & Arnies, appreciate it for what it is, and leave with an excellent haircut.  You won't be disappointed.", "business_id": "_tnYCShXuDlXjNVNctTkCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FfncbCPvEGTS3rcE78btUQ", "review_id": "gXZxaDfkrTVsZ0w5tp86dA", "text": "In spite of being \"Dick and Arnie's\" barber shop, I've only managed to ever get my hair cut by Ka. He's a really friendly guy and gives a great haircut, but I'd like to meet Dick at least once.\n\nContrary to the other review posted, my experience has been that you need an appointment any time you want to get a trim. It's not that bad, but there have been times when I've needed to reschedule 2-3 times due to work, and I just feel bad about that. I'm more used to walk-in barber shops, but since this is the only \"real\" barber shop in the area, I'll cope.\n\nThe haircuts I've had so far have been stellar. Ka does a great job every time, and asks all the important questions up front. The first time I went, I didn't realize they didn't take credit cards, and Ka even waited for me to go to the bank and get some cash!\n\nI'd recommend Dick and Arnie's to anyone who likes the \"classic\" barber shop feel, and isn't a fan of \"Cost Cutters\" or \"Sport Clips\", or whatever other chains are out there now. While it doesn't have all the amenities, they give a great haircut.", "business_id": "_tnYCShXuDlXjNVNctTkCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0iPA-UDoxZzA-HCByswY8g", "review_id": "GHvSvsDwj-lY3MOW_-_aaQ", "text": "Went there not knowing what I was in for.  I made an appointment same day and had Ka cut my hair.\n\nHe was exceptional and I am very fussy.\n\nHe took his time, listened closely to what I was looking for and nailed the cut.\n\nHe is quiet, soft spoken and very nice.\n\nMost importantly he does an excellent job of cutting a guy's hair.\n\nAnd for $15.00 you can't ask for anything better.\n\nI went to an expensive \"salon\" in Madison and the woman did a crap job.  I paid 1/2 the price at this spot and Ka was awesome.", "business_id": "_tnYCShXuDlXjNVNctTkCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "iSyfgpM2x6CnUy4GumBZMQ", "text": "It's been 18 months since my first experience with Dick & Arnie's, and they continue to impress me - I visit them at least once a month.  Every cut is as excellent as any I've ever had, and Ka is not only an absolute gentleman, but a master barber.  He listens and honors every request; I can't say enough great things about him and the crew at D&A's.  \n\nIt's not fancy, but the cuts are superb.  5+ stars.", "business_id": "_tnYCShXuDlXjNVNctTkCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ljK6SCjvfIfvJ8FzuucCpw", "review_id": "Lut6otRa9aIJRJjtSz4zdA", "text": "Great old-school barber shop. I'm in and out in 20 minutes and the price is right. Ka and Lisa both do a great job every time.", "business_id": "_tnYCShXuDlXjNVNctTkCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DX2ezrTKlvPeOE5JBHuo3Q", "review_id": "X7QxGLMPZs42VaLLL5Ci2Q", "text": "Can't go wrong with any of the barbers here.  Lisa is great, Dick isn't around much but Ka and the newest barber...can't remember his name...is very good too.  I've been using them for about a year and haven't had a bad cut yet.", "business_id": "_tnYCShXuDlXjNVNctTkCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hyYmXJVjFijkc7doxTYMQw", "review_id": "I_SqzU-Mge0X-v0RXRo26Q", "text": "I think the other reviews sum this place up perfectly.  Ka is THE man, hands down. He takes his time, is very meticulous, and you have a top quality haircut when done.  \n\nThe first time he cut my hair I got the official  \"wife seal of approval\" when I got home.  That hadn't happened at any of the other shops I've tried over the years - I have tough hair to cut and she usually cringed when I came home with a new haircut.  I haven't gone anywhere since.", "business_id": "_tnYCShXuDlXjNVNctTkCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "PxGbiW_dr6XocZs_1e54tg", "review_id": "nkOjUH3eWdpLcTAMv1UNdg", "text": "This place absolutely lives up to the reviews. Ka is great to work with, congenial and does an excellent job with his work. He takes his time, listens to suggestions, and gives a clean custom cut.\n\nIt's also worth noting that he does great work with Asian hair. I've not found anyone else in town who does as satisfactory a job.\n\nNothing fancy here, just a very good cut at a reasonable price (20 with tip last time I went)", "business_id": "_tnYCShXuDlXjNVNctTkCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "brbDX30SiVb7e9dHGO84IQ", "text": "Another 18 months have passed since my last review, and this place remains unbeatable.  Ka, Raj, Lisa - they're all superb.  If you're looking for one of the best, no-nonsense, conscientious, and professional haircuts you could ever get, go here.  You could pay more at another place, but I guarandamtee you it won't be better.  \n\nHuge thanks to Ka for sneaking me in today; he was busy and didn't have any scheduled openings, but a customer cancelled and he immediately called and got me taken care of.  I'll be a customer (and fan) for life.", "business_id": "_tnYCShXuDlXjNVNctTkCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "R04P35fYVS4HASyBuMcElg", "review_id": "TeaA-qsJ0jnxjWROHHR_cA", "text": "If you want to get your hair cut on a Saturday, make sure you schedule ahead. Dick & Arnie's Barber Shop (DABS) is always booked solid on Saturdays.\n\nSo, I'm really picky when it comes to haircuts. I like scissor or straight-edge cuts (not trimmer cuts), and I prefer to have a guy cut my hair since (no offense, women!). I've been going to $30-$45 per cut salons in several cities for the last 8 or so years, but when I moved to the Madison area, I was having trouble finding one that seemed like it would satisfy my two requests. Then, I read the Yelp reviews about DABS, especially noticing all the great stuff written about Ka. Since it's only a few quick minutes away from my house, with cuts only costing $16, I figured I'd give it a try, and - WOW! I am a loyal customer.\n\nKa gives fantastic haircuts -- the wife approves EVERY time I come home -- and, especially for the price, this guy just can't be beat. As a person, Ka is considerate and focused (he has a wife and 4 kids in addition to his job at DABS), and it absolutely shows in the haircuts he gives. \n\nLast thing: Lisa, one of the barber/stylists at DABS, decorates the place for almost every holiday throughout the year: St. Patrick's Day, Valentine's Day, Christmas, Fourth of July. Every time I go in, it's festive fun.", "business_id": "_tnYCShXuDlXjNVNctTkCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nmTG128TupL0-tnhe1h7CQ", "review_id": "B5K-uqIg1L1JfFm-uunlDg", "text": "I called in and made an appointment for 1:30 giving me plenty of time to get my haircut and make my massage appointment 1/4 mile down the street.  I show up at 1:25 and someone is in George's chair just starting to get their hair cut.  When I walk in nobody says anything to me so I sit down and wait.  At 1:45 (15 min past my appointment time and still no one has said a word to me) the guy is still getting his hair cut and he is not even close to being done.  So I tell George I can't wait any longer because I will miss my other appointment.  He tells me we still got time to hang out a little longer.  At 1:50 he finally decides he doesn't have enough time to cut my hair.  You are supposed to be hair cutting professionals.  You should know how long it is going to take to cut someone's hair.  If the person before me showed up late for their appointment why should mine be pushed back? or When I walked in why not tell me hey we are running 30 minutes behind can you wait?  Instead you say nothing absolutely no common courtesy nor do you care that you wasted an hour out of my work day with this.  Someone at Dick and Arnies explain this to me WHAT IS THE POINT OF MAKING AN APPOINTMENT IF YOU ARE NOT GOING TO STICK TO THE TIME SCHEDULE?  I AM A BUSY PERSON AND DO NOT HAVE TIME TO SIT AROUND ALL AFTERNOON FOR A HAIRCUT!   Needless to say I am in the market for a new barber.", "business_id": "_tnYCShXuDlXjNVNctTkCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GEhwvEFLETXwLr_xhCnX5A", "review_id": "2GRqsUFGbwaCBuRVhtIOww", "text": "I came here following a student. On trial basis. It's kind a small place but very calming....havnt figured out why yet.  You feel spoiled here. I only get my hair done here but planning to use other services soon. I noticed that other clients as well get great personal services here. It's nice to see men come here as well.", "business_id": "elBgDynz6UPoSqQgxiggJw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zxRhpU-ATbWKcDLEsFfT0A", "review_id": "7j4BnlxQwyS-ewfA82bYRw", "text": "Tracy gives the best massages - deep tissue.  She is hard to get an appointment with because she is so good.  But it is definitely worth the effort to get in.  If I could afford it, I would get a massage from Tracy every week!", "business_id": "elBgDynz6UPoSqQgxiggJw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5SzPVOBJKKftliHSZq5Q3w", "review_id": "wLv4zpC3NjS0_ixUf9fwiQ", "text": "Jen Reid is an awesome stylist!  She does such a great job with my color and is the \"brow-whisperer\".", "business_id": "elBgDynz6UPoSqQgxiggJw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1M_ggx6qqhB7IKDIcdXs-w", "review_id": "ZVrBVdXy6msS_eGCG-YIhA", "text": "If your looking for Bar food in the city of Middleton this is the place to go. They have excellent burgers. And honestly their fries are some of the best I have had.\n\nIve been there only twice and have never had anything else on the menu other than the cheeseburger but it was excellent as far as burgers go. My friend got the cheese steak...which looked awesome too. \n\nWorth checking out if your looking for a burger/sandwich...and prices are quite good.", "business_id": "lN-5-YTsaJr_IByyA476iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "cYci98TuElw50ccLQhw-9A", "text": "Quick review: Stopped in for lunch today, with the intention of sampling their Friday Fish special. $7 gets you 2 pieces of deep fried cod, fries, slaw, roll, and soda.  Fish was solid - nicely done, especially for the price and speed.\n\nDetailed review:\n\nI'd never visited the Middleton Sport Bowl prior to today, so I wasn't quite sure what to expect.  We arrived exactly at noon, parked, and made our way to the bar, where we found two seats and were promptly greeted by a bartender.\n\nWe both ordered the lunch special - 2 piece deep fried cod plate with fries, slaw, tartar, dinner roll, and soda.  The bartender took our order and came back with a complimentary bowl of popcorn, which was a nice surprise.\n\nPlates arrived about 10 minutes later - the fish was appropriately sized, as were the fries - no imbalance, and portions were fair.\n\nThe fish itself had a flavorful beer batter that was a little thicker than what you'll typically find at most places, but it was delicious and I welcomed the extra crunch.\n\nInside, the fish itself was a tad watery with just a hint of grease - not anything outrageous, but just enough to sense that it was there.  Flavor of the fish was incredibly mild; the batter stole some of its thunder.  \n\nThe fries were excellent - battered-style and straight cut.  I'm told the slaw and tartar were \"average.\"  Dinner roll was hard and dry.\n\nTotal lunch bill for two: $14.64, and we were in-and-out within 35 minutes.  Totally acceptable and a good lunch, all things considered.\n\nMiddleton Sport Bowl = NEUTRAL\n\nFood = 2.75 to 3 stars (average; not bad, not spectacular)\nService = 3.5 stars (prompt and friendly)\nValue = 4 stars \nMISC = 3 stars (actually seemed to be a nice bowling alley/bar)\n\nSummary: Not a win, nor a fail.  I'd go back for the fish at lunch, and will definitely be back to sample other foods - the sandwiches looked really good.", "business_id": "lN-5-YTsaJr_IByyA476iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XHuEbGrgPEhnBRjRUdcSgg", "review_id": "NE0cFbYrBLIaGONpMq70XQ", "text": "Middleton Sport Bowl is kind of a mixed bag.  I'll briefly break down how I gauge them (I've been many times, both before and after the renovation)\n\nFacility:  Great environment, a reasonable number of lanes (although not as many as other alleys in the area), a roomy bar with TVs for the sports games, and an upstairs that has both pool as well as a rental area that hosts private functions or tournaments.\n\nCost:  Fairly cheap if you go on open bowling nights, I think it's around $1 or $2 a game plus shoes.  I'm sure it's hiked up otherwise.  Open Bowling is usually after 9pm during the week and not a bad option.  We used to go on Thursdays which seems to be a good night for them.\n\nFood:  It's typical bar food.  They have good cheese curds, and the usual fare that you'd see at an alley.  Nothing to write home about but if you're in the mood for a greasy burger you probably won't go wrong.\n\nService:  I cannot stand the people that work at the counter.  There's a couple of older guys (50-60+) who obviously hate life and want to project that on you when you're there.  Everytime I've gone in I've tried to be courteous and polite, and asked simple basic questions like \"I'd like to get a lane, there's 3 of us and we all need shoes\" etc, etc.  These guys first look at you like you walked into the wrong bar, and then respond with gruff, 2 second answers that doesn't help either party move the process along.  It's really irritating because I've gone to this alley off and on for probably about 10 years or so, and it's always been like that.  The bartenders, when you get a woman, are usually friendly and don't share the same attitude.\n\nPersonally I'm more of a Schwoeglers guy, but their prices for open bowling are more expensive and the atmosphere is noiser, so Sport Bowl sometimes wins out.", "business_id": "lN-5-YTsaJr_IByyA476iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "eUdGFYY8lSl8TiLygce5IQ", "text": "Hadn't been to the SportBowl for quite some time, but visited for lunch today, thanks to a hot-tip about the burgers and curds.  Some co-workers had been raving about them, and ever the skeptic, I had to verify the claims for myself.\n\nArrived at around noon on a Friday, and copped-a-squat at one of the numerous bar stools.  A very friendly bartender walked over, menu in hand, and asked what I'd like to drink.  I ordered an iced tea, and browsed the menu.\n\nTea arrived within a minute, and I placed my order: cheese curds and a bacon cheeseburger, with pepper jack, cooked medium, please.\n\nThe bartender left with my order, and I passed the time by watching the Big-10 basketball tournament and gazing around at the large and expansive bar area.\n\nThe food arrived, and it looked spectacular.  Let's start with the curds.\n\nFriends, I know curds.  Believe me.  You can read all you want about the \"awwwesome\" and \"amaaaaaazing\" curds from the Old Fashioned - those suck.  Point blank - they suck.  They're greasy, they're usually over-cooked, and they're bland.\n\nWhat \"saves\" the OF's curds is their tiger sauce.  And I don't care who you are, but to borrow from another reviewer, \"Sauce does not a good curd make\" (sorry Doctress, I saw your line in the El Tigre review, and had to borrow it).  \n\nThe Sport Bowl's curds are DEFINITELY homemade.  You can tell simply by looking at them that these offerings begin as simple, unbreaded curds, are battered and rolled in a breading (probably Cornflake or cracker?), and then carefully deep-fried.\n\nAnd the result speaks for itself.  They are EXCELLENT.  So good (see photo).  The bartender confirmed they take 'bare' curds, and give 'em the batter/breading treatment, all to order.  I believe him.  You need to believe me - these are the best curds you'll find outside of Green County.\n\nThe burger was equally excellent, and I'm going to go on record to say the burgers here are without a doubt in the Top 3 for Madison-area burgers.  \n\nKnoche's Market supplies the beef.  It's hand-pattied and grilled to perfection.  I asked for medium and received a true medium burger.  The burger wasn't dry and it wasn't greasy.  It had a delicious smokey, charcoaled flavor that instantly brought back memories of mid-summer grill-nights back home...\n\nThe pepperjack had a nice kick, and the bacon served as pork-icing on the cow cake (I'd have said 'beef cake' but that's a bit over-the-top).\n\nThe bun was light and airy - very fresh tasting and lightly toasted.  \n\nThe burger was so good that I'd have no problem eating it completely plain - burger and bun alone.  That's saying something.\n\nMiddleton SportBowl = WIN\n\nFood = 4.75 stars\nValue = 4.5 stars\nService = 4 stars\nMISC = 3.5 stars (not super inviting environment, but it's a bar/bowling alley)\n\nSummary:\n- Best curds in Madison\n- Top 3 burger in Madison-area\n- Go.", "business_id": "lN-5-YTsaJr_IByyA476iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R04P35fYVS4HASyBuMcElg", "review_id": "l3cfNr17cpIgNBSwD-lWNA", "text": "Let's start this review at a 3-star (A-OK = not good/not bad) rating.\n\n+1 star: They have a Badger Bus for home-game weekends. It costs $5, and includes a coupon for a free drink when you get back from the game.\n\n+1 star: The bowling alley looks nice. It's a small space, but clean-looking. I don't know prices. I'll give them the +1 for appearances.\n\n-2 stars: The food is terrible. TERRIBLE. After the WIS v UTEP game, the wife ordered boneless Buffalo chicken wings. They came out deep fried and hard, with almost no flavor -- there was NO BUFFALO SAUCE ON THE WINGS! (We think the B-sauce might have been fried onto the chicken, but, if so, the flavor was lost in frying).\n\n-1 star: The service was lacking. Following the game, with all 50+ people who had just come back on the Badger Bus, there were only 2 servers, and they were also the bartenders! Service was slow, haphazard, and careless -- the guy never once asked how the food was, nor did he ever actually stop at the table except long enough to take our order. Drinks were dropped on the fly, the food was all but thrown as he whizzed by ...\n\nOverall, 2 stars. I'll go back for the Badger Bus and the bowling, but I will NEVER eat there again.", "business_id": "lN-5-YTsaJr_IByyA476iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XmSPy_RTZArCirAqWsVP6w", "review_id": "7zjl4E03UkumFv531Prn9g", "text": "Like to stop here on Fridays,as your first drink is free. That's right not 2 for 1, free! Had a burger on last visit which was quite possibly the best I have ever had! Fresh,hand patted,with a great bun. Craving another as we speak..Service OK.", "business_id": "lN-5-YTsaJr_IByyA476iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YkaurZKYpd3KKOxH61kmBA", "review_id": "dca6eO26tZilFx9ln_Ee-g", "text": "I eat lunch here about 3 times a week.  They have a different special each day of the week Monday through Friday.  Always friendly!  I would definitely recommend if you are looking for a place to eat some lunch.", "business_id": "lN-5-YTsaJr_IByyA476iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "7SwPikY9sj-vrdbTvncsCQ", "text": "A co-worker of ours just got a promotion/transfer, and as part of his farewell/send-off, he requested we join him for lunch at the Sport Bowl.\n\nI can't expand much from my previous review(s)... the burgers are still in the Top 3 for Madison, the curds are in the Top 2.  This is primarily a burger/fries/curds place; everyone in our party ordered burgers (save for me and my boss - we both ordered salads), and every burger was perfectly cooked and earned rave reviews.\n\nThe salads aren't anything special; processed meats, iceberg lettuce, mediocre veggies.  I would've loved to have one of those succulent burgers, but I'm in the zone with my diet/exercise these days.  \n\nLunch specials include a free soda/iced tea as well.", "business_id": "lN-5-YTsaJr_IByyA476iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aiNWxSrNrRI3cgwbH4vw0A", "review_id": "xhanwW8s4_477HQeRzFQkw", "text": "I'm not reviewing this place as a bowling alley, since I don't have the expertise to know what constitutes a good bowling experience.  If the shoes fit, the ball rolls down the lane, and the pins fall down, it's fine.\n\nThis review is all about the food.  Which, if you can't tell by the number of stars above these paragraphs, is pretty tasty.  To start, the cheese curds are required eating.  I think they just take cheddar cheese cubes, bread them, and fry them, but they are delicious when fresh.  Make sure to eat them quick, however, because, like all cheese curds, they harden when they cool and have a weird texture after that point.  \n\nWhen you think bar food, you think burgers.  And the burgers at the Sport Bowl are excellent.  Not only are they excellent, they are fairly priced as well.  At lunch, you can get a burger + fries (battered!) + soda for eight bucks.  I can see some people thinking the burgers are too greasy, but the grease gives you a delightful \"contented, weighed down, and fuzzy-brained\" feeling afterwards.  \n\nA quick rundown on other items I've tried: the meatball sub was so-so, but huge.  Go to Gino's a mile away if you're craving meatballs.  The turkey club is stacked high and tastes exactly as you would expect.  The patty melt is just a burger on bread, so obviously it rules hard.  The pizza is decent, with a crust that tastes like Pizza Hut's deep dish.  The fish fry is a lot of good food for a good price.  The \"Philly\" cheesesteak is too greasy even for me.\n\nThe best part about the Sport Bowl is that if you feel some postprandial guilt for your frenzied ingestion of large amounts of fat and grease, you can pop over to Willy West next door to get an organic hippie-smoothie.  But it will probably cost more than your entire meal here.", "business_id": "lN-5-YTsaJr_IByyA476iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CfHKRE1PJL2snv1ICGhgeA", "review_id": "e4y36qTe-owwwx_2oqPY1w", "text": "Great burgers, sad fish. We do a weekly managers meeting and everyone takes turns choosing the location. One of the guys choose the Madison Sports Bowl. I ordered the fish, when the food came to the table I saw beautiful hand pattied burgers, hand dipped onion rings, then came my fish. Sad flat, boring, breading right off the Sysco truck. What a disappointment. Today we made a second trip and I ordered the burger and onion rings. I'm very happy!", "business_id": "lN-5-YTsaJr_IByyA476iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9SU4T5EvO3UVy7e-26yCjQ", "review_id": "CHxz8K6PZnXDhCEhk-IFSA", "text": "Ever since their renovation, this place has knocked it out of the park.  This is THE place to go for a cold beer after a softball game.  Hungry?  No problem!  Their menu is extensive and everything that I've had has been excellent.\n\nI especially recommend the pizza - you don't expect great pizza from a bowling alley, but they do a great job.  It's a favorite of ours.  Their burgers are top notch as well.  I haven't had the gyros, but a friend of mine raves about them.  The kids menu is great - my little guy destroyed their mini corn dogs.\n\nThe staff is very friendly and helpful.  The owners put a lot of hard work and time into this place, and it shows.  On a cool summer evening, you can't beat sitting out on the patio with a cold one.", "business_id": "lN-5-YTsaJr_IByyA476iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Y-nr6eaHwP3HF1jV4JKDJw", "review_id": "k0L9vVdmQ9NuCcNMExf4ug", "text": "This is my go-to library, because it's closest to home. There always seems to be a decent selection of the new releases, and I can always get in and out quickly. PLUS, I can always go grab a slice of pie next door at Hubbard!", "business_id": "yNayFIJemmt-J3fNvmwuKA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QP-MdjpUFejr9apuAWcfQg", "review_id": "FrS7AF6R40KkB1HsrT22_A", "text": "One of our first restaurant visits when we moved here.  We have since learned to avoid any restaurant a local recommends.  Menu was full of bland comfort food.  Wife had chicken and dumplings that tasted like they came out of a can  My steak was tough and flavorless.  Restaurant has been in the same location for about 100 years and it shows, it's badly in need of a remodel.  Entire place smelled like vomit and was dirty.  I could smell the bathrooms ten feet away and when I had to visit they were even worse, layer over layer of dirt.  Where's the health inspector.  Service was extremely poor, especially considering we were the only people in the place.  I guess the highschooler that was serving us was too busy talking on her cell phone to help us.", "business_id": "IEmqrFe96NOhU07TA0rZdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8ITVDdfK07owxCA1x878Vw", "review_id": "7UaHtW_waxGwPxWn8rkZvA", "text": "Used to be a classic. However, it's come under new ownership and everything has suffered across the board. Average service, below average food and terrible atmosphere.\n\nNeeds a shot in the arm because it'd be a shame to see a classic Wisconsin supper club disappear.", "business_id": "IEmqrFe96NOhU07TA0rZdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y-nr6eaHwP3HF1jV4JKDJw", "review_id": "XgPxkWaxKUsfh2HN4Agh5A", "text": "I wanted to like it, I really did. The Stamm House is walking distance from home, so I figured we HAD to try it... \n\nFirst off, let me say that the atmosphere is typical old(emphasis on the old)-school Wisconsin restaurant. Wood paneling, dated tables and chairs, and GOD AWFUL seventies music piped in. When we walked in(at six on a Saturday night) there was one couple at the bar, and another couple dining upstairs near us. The waiter seated us--close to the kitchen, I realized with disappointment. If I want to hear dishes clanging and the hustle and bustle, I'd be cooking at home. Dining out is for pretending that there's no work involved. It also didn't help that because it was so slow in the restaurant, I could hear every comment the waiter said to the cook-staff, some of which wasn't patron-friendly. \n\nThe BF ordered the fried walleye,and I the beef tips Moutarde. His french onion soup was decent, but my salad was lacking. When the meal arrived, I was so excited because I was STARVED. I picked up a piece of beef with my fork and bit down into tender, juicy...FAT. Fatty fatty fatness. Ewww. I did the not-so-sexy-spit-it-onto-the-side-plate maneuver. All right. Every now and then you get a fatty piece of meat in a dish. A girl can move on. MY next bite was better, and although the sauce was decent, it was nothing fabulous. I was disappointed when my next piece was also quite fatty. You know when you get that cheap meat that is mostly sinew and fat. *Sigh* I'm done. I pushed the dish off to the side and settled for my potato. \n\nTo give credit, the waiter noticed I wasn't eating the dish, and asked me if something was wrong. I told him, and he offered to get me something else, which I declined(by the time it was made, Chris would have been done with his dish). Later, he also offered a free dessert, which we really didn't want. He ended up knocking almost half off my dish, which was appropriate, I think. \n\nOver all, it just wasn't enjoyable. I could have gotten over picking a bad dish if the experience itself was nice, but it wasn't. Average at best. The waiter was decent and tried to be accommodating, but on the whole, it was just sub-par. I left wishing that I had picked another spot to spend my hard earned date-night budget! I realize that a place like this isn't going to be gourmet, but I've had MUCH better casual dining experiences...for less money!", "business_id": "IEmqrFe96NOhU07TA0rZdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "CMivYUI1rm4yojtjQdlBvw", "text": "2-stars may be a bit generous if we're just measuring food quality.  \n\nQuick-n-dirty review: Stamm House features a lot of character, history, and good service.  Unfortunately, that's about all it has to offer, unless you enjoy food that is extremely greasy, and of mediocre quality.\n\nDetailed review: Our fish fry crew decided to give Stamm House a try after we'd read good things about it on a fairly well known fish fry review website.  Normally, those guys (the reviewers) are pretty spot on, but they've completely missed the mark when it comes to the Stamm House.  Not even close to being a top-10 place, no way, no how.\n\nWe sauntered in to the Stamm House at around 5:45 on Friday night and were shocked to find the place darned-near empty.  The bartender greeted us immediately - very friendly guy - we ordered a couple of New Glarus Nakeds and a Spotted Cow.  After downing the first round, we went to order a refill, and whoops - Naked went empty, and there wasn't any more left.  Drat.\n\nAfter downing a second round of beers (Cows all around this time), it dawned on us that we probably needed to inquire about a table.  So, we wandered upstairs where a friendly lady told us she'd have an opening at around 6:45 or 7:00.  Odd, the place was empty... but, we took it and went back downstairs.\n\nWe ordered some cheese curds and the onion rings.  The bartender warned us ahead of time that the curds were \"standard-from-the-bag\" curds, but said the rings were hand-battered and delicious.  They arrived quickly, and once again, the bartender was spot-on with his description.\n\nThe curds were Sysco curds and were not cooked well at all.  I don't think the fryer was hot enough, because these curds were drenched in grease - so much so that we couldn't eat them.  Disgusting.  And the ranch dipping sauce was like water... you know what they say about oil and water... \n\nThe rings were decent, but again - the grease was ridiculous.  It really made for a bad first impression.  So, we ordered some Whiskey Old Fashioned Sours to help cut through the grease film that was sitting so heavily on our palettes.  \n\nOur table was ready by 7:00-ish, and much to our surprise, when we went upstairs this time, the place was packed.  Where those people came from, and how they got up there without us noticing remains a mystery... our waitress stopped promptly, checked our drinks, and took our order - fried perch all the way around with hash browns on the side.\n\nDinner salads came first and were nice; fairly fresh, fairly tasty, and just the right size.  Fish came out slightly later - served family style - along with our hash browns.  First bite of the fish?  UGH - it tasted awful.  Extremely fishy flavor (and I love fish).  Think \"stinky NJ ocean shore line flavor\" - not delicate, flavorful, flaky, and enjoyable.  No sir, this was the nightmarishly bad fish that we all remember from our grade school days - you know, the stuff that was about 2-3 days away from being used as feed for the sea lions at the zoo  \n\nSo, we doused it with lemon and gave it another go - and once again, the fish was so overpoweringly fishy that we reached for the (gasp!) ketchup.  That helped a bit, but it still wasn't an enjoyable fish fry.  The fish was cooked well - not too greasy, and it was breaded rather than battered.  If only it weren't so obscenely fishy...   \n\nHash browns were tasty - fried nicely (crisp and tasty).  Service was fantastic - our waitress was fun, helpful, and did a great job of checking in with us.  Total bill for three with a round or two of drinks was $45-ish.\n\nStamm House = FAIL\n\nFood: 1 star (grease, grease everywhere; horrible fish fry)\nService: 4.5 stars \nValue: 3 stars\n\n\nSummary: waaaaay too greasy + waaaaaay too fishy fish = fail.", "business_id": "IEmqrFe96NOhU07TA0rZdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "84AyShnjgHPZNNxjblhKmg", "review_id": "rmTGoIrCTP7Dn04TnS8zHw", "text": "Let me start right out by saying that this review has nothing to do with  food!!!  (Unless you count the onion rings appetizer which tasted like most deep-fried onion ring appetizers.)\n\nSome of you know me now as someone who LOVES tradition and history and preservation and stuff-like-that.  \n\nSo we came here for the tradition (great old supper club from the 40's), the history (an1847 stagecoach inn, later a stop on the Underground Railway, and a Speakeasy circa Prohibition) and the preservation (it's hard to keep a 150-year old lady going in style).\n\nSo we came to DRINK and PLAY, in other words, on a busy Friday night, in spite of, or because of, the fish fry.  We grabbed some stools but found ourselves giving up our seats to some lovely ladies who were waiting to be seated for the fish fry.  (Like I said, we weren't here for the food, but I gotta wonder why the fish fry was JAM PACKED CONSTANTLY.)\n\nAfter bugging the extremely convivial bartender about the history of the place, and begging to see the \"wine cellar\"/slave-holding-tank in the basement, he tossed his apron at someone and announced an impromptu \"tour\".  WOW!\n\nIt was cool to say the least, imagining the terrified slaves packed into the \"secret\" cellar, with its curved brick walls.  So we took turns squeezing in and out, then returned to the bar and proceeded to enjoy tons of conversation with the locals.  So, I'm a fan!", "business_id": "IEmqrFe96NOhU07TA0rZdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5SzPVOBJKKftliHSZq5Q3w", "review_id": "tvZoP8dLMl96suAPgBSmhw", "text": "Overall it was a nice supper club.  You have the bar area then you go upstairs to eat.  Drinks were good.\nThe fish was good.  I would have liked to see a baked option on the fish fry.  The family style all you can eat was good.  French fries were good too (all you can eat).\nNot the best fish I have ever had, but above average.  The place was quite so you could talk without yelling which was nice.", "business_id": "IEmqrFe96NOhU07TA0rZdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7qUw3hTje30XAJJ8gSK9Rw", "review_id": "gI9MOcfAGHaFrxbCJZyIZQ", "text": "FYI - this place is closed.  It is for sale.", "business_id": "IEmqrFe96NOhU07TA0rZdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4d1HPQHoQnqS8uoZcDLUDg", "review_id": "-zQEKwMLEqCpRvlc8tyUYA", "text": "Told them to replace my belt tensioner due to frequent squeaking after replacing my belt.. They looked around and said ,\"nope, take the belt back and ask for a new one under warranty\".. Charged be $12, and after installing a new belt, turns out they were right. Honest guys.", "business_id": "LOp0ciu7XhZwTqZUWG8qCw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x0ckK_MaNjdFPThR6_-gxA", "review_id": "K_QdgJecKnKBUu80_K_eRQ", "text": "I took my car here to get my brakes replaced.  They did the work quickly and at a good price.  I went here on a recommendation from a friend, and now I recommend it to my friends when they need work done.", "business_id": "LOp0ciu7XhZwTqZUWG8qCw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j9Qxg1YKx9uJXoSYTMgDAg", "review_id": "Cv4tvvUz2TzUl3AhsWMJRQ", "text": "Matt at Bennett's Auto is very knowledgable and skilled with BMW's. I brought my car in and he was able to replace the belt along with my driver-side mirror fixed at the perfect timing and good price. I plan on bringing it back to have my breaks and other things done in the future. I highly recommend Bennett's to anyone who needs work done on your BMW.", "business_id": "LOp0ciu7XhZwTqZUWG8qCw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "kYGPt0kFvkc1ItH3G_dT4w", "review_id": "38WriQ0aKitAoCsGpYGgPg", "text": "I started going to Dunn's Import in 1981 when I owned my first car, a Datsun 210. Almost 30 years later, Jeff Dunn is still taking care of my car, along with my 3 children's cars too! Every experience is a great one at Dunn's. The staff are friendly and professional, and know their stuff!!\nI would recommend Dunn's Import to anyone who has a foreign car. I trust him to service my own children's cars.I think that says it all!", "business_id": "O16EckCLtNoA49hewGht_w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "afHt4_EtFFMpDsXW1IfLgA", "review_id": "bZT5B38aTyvsOA6UBZo2Kw", "text": "I started bringing my Audi here about 3 years ago. The staff is friendly and forthcoming. Generally speaking, car repairs suck but the mechanics here make the process here easier. Most importantly, I feel like I can trust them. I never feel pressured to get more work done than I can afford and they take the time to explain the repairs to me and answer my questions clearly and respectably. They are just stand up guys.", "business_id": "O16EckCLtNoA49hewGht_w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lhp2UhUr93R24dkaMySm_g", "review_id": "XhBtqx0YhtPoLZ8aCHblhQ", "text": "This is where I take my 5-series BMW for service and I have been very pleased.  Friendly, honest, and they take pride in their work.  I have recommended them to friends and business associates that have foreign luxury autos as that is their specialty.  \n\nI also bought a set of Nokian All-Season hybrid (winter/summer combination) tires from them two or three years ago on their recommendation and they are the best tires I've ever owned.  Highly recommend Dunn's.", "business_id": "O16EckCLtNoA49hewGht_w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 21, "useful": 12, "cool": 16}, "user_id": "rcygB2rjqUBGa3mP9VxKPg", "review_id": "VOfyNZR9__BSv2jQM6OKCQ", "text": "It was a rare for me that during my college years of blossoming into manhood that I didn't start my night by a trip to Walgreen's. It was also rare that I didn't traumatize the clerk with my purchases.\n\nDuring the period of time when Keith Charles was known as \" Whiskeysaurus Rex\" or \"Bad Fritz\"  and it was common that the following items were being purchased prior to a big night out on the town.\n\n1. Glow Sticks\n2. Condoms\n3. Met Rx Protein Bar with 32 grams of whey protein isolate\n4. Altoids- Cinamon\n5. Marb lights\n6. Monster Energy Drink (low carb to keep my girlish figure)\n7. Motivational stickers \n8. Spare lighter\n9. Cherry flavored chap stick\n10. Plastic hip flask\n11. Corn cob pipe (merely for style)\n12. 1 liter of Bubble Gum flavored Pedialyte \n\nWith all of these item stowed safely in my man bag, or \"murse\" I was ready for any adventure that the night may hold.\n\nNow I know that major corporations are horrible for small business and are generally bad, but where else can a list like this be purchased with one stop ?\n\nHauki !\n\nLight blue trojans please\nSpermicidal for the win !\nDo I need road flares ?\n\nTalent ? When you are carrying the above listed items all in one basket, women tend to avoid making eye contact with you, thus making talent hard to judge", "business_id": "8MqyXoay37xSmlUKjYv1XA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xaDLdDtp3h4Q_3vXBNBhDg", "review_id": "xFCvxOwXkW9SN0hYc7OoHA", "text": "Gotta give a big THANKS! to this Walgreens.  I found myself there shoeless with an overheated dog and they had no problem letting me come in with the dog to buy some water for him.  It is rare for a big chain store to be so dog and barefoot friendly!", "business_id": "8MqyXoay37xSmlUKjYv1XA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dh1ZXGKbT3tRcDH1Tr-_cQ", "review_id": "wyRU2THiK0y_M80bQCZS1w", "text": "It's the typical Wallgreen's.  What I like is it is very close to our home and therefore very convenience when having a prescription filled.   \n\nWe also use this place to get our candy prior to going to a movie and at times there are some nice sales going on which make it even cheeper.   \n\nAt times they also have some nice selections when it comes to seasonal items such as Easter, Halloween and Christmas.", "business_id": "8MqyXoay37xSmlUKjYv1XA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QP-MdjpUFejr9apuAWcfQg", "review_id": "EDmuSooSLGq6TWBTSwcjaA", "text": "4 stars for Hardee's ?!?  It's no Culver's by a long shot but that Thick Burger was damn tasty !   I don't know if the restaurant was clean but the drive thru service was good.", "business_id": "KFJ1jBfFkRfyn3AoAUl3YQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aiNWxSrNrRI3cgwbH4vw0A", "review_id": "htx37hVCEdIQf03QfnL77w", "text": "I like this place because it usually isn't very crowded.  There's a Culver's down the street that always has about five times the business as this place.  The burgers are really good, the best fast-food burgers in my opinion (yes, better than Culvers, gasp), and the fries are excellent as well.  The best part is that if you get there at any time other than lunchtime, you get fresh fries.\n\nThe only thing I don't like is how they put mayo on some of their burgers, but they never have a problem with making one without mayo.  Service is always friendly, but sometimes a little slow.  Oh yeah, you should also stay away from the chicken strips.  They're bad.\n\nThe decor here is awesome, with wood paneling straight out of the 80's and cheap plastic booths.  There's even a sterile-looking wall clock on one of the walls.  If you want to reminisce about a time before fast-food restaurants tried to be all trendy and hip, you should stop in at Hardee's.", "business_id": "KFJ1jBfFkRfyn3AoAUl3YQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aiNWxSrNrRI3cgwbH4vw0A", "review_id": "ANcdW7HsKQQIAn0tCOz6Fw", "text": "The Middleton Hardee's just renovated.  They got rid of the wood paneling and switched to a trendy red/black color scheme.  It is much more pleasing to the eye, but I was still sad when I found out.  Now I go to Perkin's for my old-person decor fix.  Thankfully, the outside of the restaurant still looks like your typical run-down fast food eatery!\n\nAlso, the new fresh-fried chicken strips they've introduced are orders of magnitude better than the old ones, which tasted like they had been fried in a factory, frozen, and then microwaved for five seconds before being served.  Nothing in fast food is ever fresh, but these new chicken strips do a passable impersonation of it.", "business_id": "KFJ1jBfFkRfyn3AoAUl3YQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7AJlNv1gAAI3dDwPT_PPNA", "review_id": "Qg9LmovESpmk2ForC1pliw", "text": "Okay, my review sums it all up in a text that I sent to my boyfriend several hours after eating a Frisco Burger w/o tomato, small order of curly fries and a small diet coke.\nText message:\n\"Don't tell anyone but I ate at Hardee's today and it was like real restaurant quality. Well just the food part. I didn't eat it all b/c 1) I couldn't and 2) I wanted some for later.\"\n\nI was driving while eating it and I kept saying out loud how good the burger was. Mind you, I was totally alone. And I didn't go in the restaurant but it looked clean from the drive-thru window and that woman who took my order did a better than average job. I was kind of put off by their prices but it was totally worth every penny!", "business_id": "KFJ1jBfFkRfyn3AoAUl3YQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "otlKqCHsCPYVOnM_BymyJA", "review_id": "0l0GnlRRb99Ot3OLQ2tOuw", "text": "these guys are super friendly. the food was made perfectly! mushroom and Swiss.yum\nthey play nice music and its very clean", "business_id": "KFJ1jBfFkRfyn3AoAUl3YQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1_BtTifdErEoLCQ0HJ4WFw", "review_id": "7aBM6bHDO-NUkxKY48_1Ow", "text": "This is truly the best A/V company in the country. Their prices can't be beat by and far. Their sales reps are great and treat their customers great. I can't stop recommending this place to everyone that comes in to my office. If you need anything from a microphone to a full sound system give these guys a call.", "business_id": "h8sRoUSjulDu9MfeUTEu6Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cKbqqa6XluvF3n6EVGzu_g", "review_id": "5Dk5ho6hge4l4bVfkecscw", "text": "Tried to purchase some DJ equipment from this company. My order was denied because my billing address for my credit card was different from my shipping address. Really?! I run several companies and have never run into to this. One of my companies the billing address is our PO Box and the mailing address is the store front or what if I wanted to send a gift to someone? I obviously can't do it through Full Compass.  Also why do you offer the option of a alternate billing or mailing address? Doesn't make sense especially in this economy. I'll be sure to send along my $600+ receipt from the company that's okay with a different mailing address.", "business_id": "h8sRoUSjulDu9MfeUTEu6Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FPk4LDTuzSTwAlhTFXT6nQ", "review_id": "jdabCdYGYdDVqZlbZwJc3w", "text": "Wouldnt even rate then as 1 star but yelp wont let me dk anytjing less than that. \n\nTo start Don't waste your time or money ordering ANYTHING from Full Compass. I recently made a large purchase from their website which took over four hours of my time back and forth with their \"customer service\" sales rep. Not only will they not allow you to ship to a business address they flat out won lt ship the package to any where but your on file billing address.\nAnd further more they couldn't en provide me with a tracking number for my package. I paid for the shipping, it's only natural I get to be informed or aware of when FedEx will be delivering it to me!!! This is one of their illegible polices is the only explain soon I've received, why would anybody give someone payment for sometime that you can even track it's arrival. I'm over it. I will not do business with this company in the future and I would advise anyone else to do the same.\nSave youraelf the frustration and time!", "business_id": "h8sRoUSjulDu9MfeUTEu6Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9FXS0laRk6JLhRoHpq0MNw", "review_id": "coJz5rM0lG91-rXgdBRxXA", "text": "Done a service repair for a broken Sub.. FAST TURNAROUND! Crazy! I called them 3 days, and they`re done and the sub is ready to go! NICE!", "business_id": "h8sRoUSjulDu9MfeUTEu6Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uV8hVTLUUDb5PM2uGUSHVA", "review_id": "woifRaK8dmzGOY7actCoFw", "text": "Recently rented speakers and microphones for an event and was very pleased with the service and quality. I emailed Full Compass, described my needs, and received a prompt response with a quote (within a couple hours). \n\nEasy pick up during regular business hours. I was showed how to use the equipment and it was loaded into my car. Equipment was easy to set up during our event and the sound quality was great! Quick and simple return. Will definitely use them again!", "business_id": "h8sRoUSjulDu9MfeUTEu6Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_xf2ECTRftPV4bzK4mGYEg", "review_id": "gV7ngx5fxk-yx7OyUPoX9w", "text": "Tons of shoes for women, some for men, zilch for kids.  Huge clearance section, but not all deals are really that great.  Good place to go if you're pretty self-serve and have a general idea of what shoes cost elsewhere.  Their rewards program is pretty generous- $10 back for every couple hundred you spend- not a hard limit to meet.", "business_id": "JfBxZQCRtPoNewr6QM8Hng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jpb5uSnlLKD4RJzk7UGwkQ", "review_id": "SEpwatI9dJxHM4LkNkBSWA", "text": "I love this store! They have some of the best prices and options for shoes in the city! They always have some great looking shoes, excellent brands, and spectacular prices. I also enjoy that the way this particular location is set up that there isn't \"walls\" of shoes like Payless or some other local shoe shops. This place has shelves that is one height and that is it so you can get a grand spectrum of all of the shoes in the store. It is in a great location in Greenway Station in Middleton and it is a very clean and good looking store. The only real qualm I have with the store is that 75% of the store is dedicated to Women's shoes. Which is fine but It would be nice to see a little but bigger selection for Men's shoes. Also their slippers are SUPER COMFY. One final thing is that they have some great coupons every so often here. Keep and eye out!", "business_id": "JfBxZQCRtPoNewr6QM8Hng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "ZRrn3GvSNsWgCBJTyGnbKg", "text": "It's a DSW. Just like any of the other ones scattered about the country.\n\n+ Friendly, helpful staff\n+ Open, expansive\n+ Plenty of parking\n+ Fast check-outs\n+ Reasonable deals on most shoes\n+ Clearance racks have some great deals\n\n- Vanns shoes are *exactly* the same price as anywhere else, although signs lead you to believe you're saving money... I looked at a pair earlier in the day at a local skate shop, where they were $45 (MSRP according to Vanns site is $45). DSW had them priced at $44.95, with the sign indicating \"Compare at $60 - Save $15\"... \n\n- Accessories (socks, waterproofers, etc) are a bit pricier than other places, so watch those impulse buys while standing at the check-out lane.", "business_id": "JfBxZQCRtPoNewr6QM8Hng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bDk2XvjJlK8fsiL6C1HpEg", "review_id": "Kg_Pwpif-TqXkQ_-orS1lw", "text": "Grade: C-\n\nTriangle-shaped fish fillets served on Styrofoam plates. Good greasy Hushpuppies and cold beer. Good service and prices.", "business_id": "G1qUGBNYNS220jKlPAlFsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "WjrtHltsYBLzJ71SZHusGQ", "review_id": "Mra4iUjqDXL8RiKmyOiXyA", "text": "this place is not bad, in fact i rather liked it. \nthe prices are good and the food is decent. i rather go here than a big chain where i would pay more for similar food. \n\nThere's a bar area and a section with tables. Definitely a mixed crowd-young singles, EMTs on a break, middle aged singles, older couples, and families. kinda cool. \n\nthe Village Green offers new glarus and cap brewery on tap, as well as other stuff i cant remember. We were there on a Saturday night and my husband got the special, double cheeseburger with fries for $6.95. I just got the regular burger, and it was about $3.50. the burgers looked like the frozen variety, but they were kinda tasty, really.  \n\nschlitz in a can $2 all the time, big screen tv\n\nfor me a downside was that the place was a little smoky, i guess there isn't a smoking ban in this city yet, however, it is possible to sit outside. \n\nthe server was pleasant and efficient.\n\ncash only", "business_id": "G1qUGBNYNS220jKlPAlFsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "yUkWGeu4B6OGE-7GNlYrjA", "review_id": "Q94wYGkAjKz65cW9GC_b8w", "text": "Classic neighborhood bar.  Good strong drinks at good prices. I think the bar food is great (try the spudsters!)", "business_id": "G1qUGBNYNS220jKlPAlFsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OtRm66XaqoJYOuTMb94fsg", "review_id": "QrVBo9kvwEHY4s3oZBOu6g", "text": "Some part of me recognizes that the Village Green might be a bit of a hole in the wall, but I've been going there since before I could walk so I have to love it.  It's where \"the locals\" go for a burger and cheese curds.  Whether you graduated from MHS in 2004 or in 1969, you'll probably run into someone you know from high school.\n\nI love this place because it hasn't changed a bit - the food is still awesome, they still don't take credit cards, and they still play nothing but football on the big screen tv up front.", "business_id": "G1qUGBNYNS220jKlPAlFsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "neIkR9CCy1ie5rlJaKd36A", "text": "Wandered in to the Village Green after a hard day at the office.  Sat at the bar, quizzed the bartender about a few things and ultimately tried a bunch of the \"specialties.\"\n\nService?  Top notch.  The bartender was ON - never missed a beat, never left our glasses empty, and was very helpful.  5+ stars.\n\nDrinks? Limited tap selection, although they have a few interesting items: Great Lakes Ale and Esthers Best were two that stood out as fun and not what you'd normally find at a more mainstream location.  They also have daily drink specials - we tried the Lemon Smash (hand squeezed (with each drink) lemonade + vodka) and the Whiskey Old Fashioned Sour.  Both were great.\n\nFood? We tried the famous chili - meaty, slightly spicy, and delish.  Not the best I've ever had, but not bad by any means.  We tried the vegetable beef soup - hearty, loaded with veggies, and the meat was tender and of good quality.  \n\nFor our entrees, we went a bit conservative - grilled chicken salads - but they were huge and tasty.  Fresh, fresh, fresh veggies - the tomatoes were wonderful as were the onions (red, and soooo sweet).  The salad was definitely an unexpected surprise - I'd get it again in a heartbeat!  \n\nOur dining companion ordered some chicken strips which he requested be tossed in their hot wings sauce.  The result?  Wow - tasty, especially if you're a fan of vinegar-based wing sauce that packs a bit of a kick.  Really, really good.\n\nSo, we'll definitely be back - I'm becoming a huge fan of the \"local\" places, and the Village Green is definitely a \"local\" place.  I can't wait to try a burger or to enjoy some of their other drink specials.\n\nVillage Green = WIN\n\nFood = 3.75 stars\nService = 5 stars\nValue = 2.75 stars (a bit pricey; $35 for 2 with drinks)\nOverall = 3.75 - 4 stars (atmosphere, service, general vibe, selection = big boost)", "business_id": "G1qUGBNYNS220jKlPAlFsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ne0fqKX4G8lutJlKmXCogQ", "review_id": "m3FmmYydP1bP6t0LYCDRfA", "text": "Yummy food! Great service! Family friendly atmosphere! Great Prices!", "business_id": "G1qUGBNYNS220jKlPAlFsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0iPA-UDoxZzA-HCByswY8g", "review_id": "l2nb2XXSU6T1ON3NvC34OQ", "text": "Went there with the family for Friday which in Wisconsin means fish fry.\n\nOverall, good.  It was nice to seeing the cooks preparing your food. \n\nWho knows what those cooks do in those kitchens.\n\nFish was good, batter was a little heavy.  Only potato option was fries-boo.\n\nOtherwise, good.  No complaints.", "business_id": "G1qUGBNYNS220jKlPAlFsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0QH_h9h7tWUN90jrJhw1fg", "review_id": "AkYXLQgc8OiHzh6srSTQCg", "text": "Quaint little townie spot downtown Middleton.  Nice divey spot for a beer.  Inside smells like old people and moth balls, but they have outdoor seating.  The menu is very bar foodish, but they make it very well.  The chili wasn't the best, but it was good, and the fish sandwich was quite good.  That's right, I had chili and a fish sandwich, a strange combo.", "business_id": "G1qUGBNYNS220jKlPAlFsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VtN-LQRkn6gSkyQjyxkkAg", "review_id": "jzV8LG36h41VJ4bugBV6vg", "text": "I've been living in Middleton for about 9 months now, and I'm giving the Village Green five stars for being excellent at what it is: a small, local bar with great service and interesting patrons.\n\nTo us, the Village Green is the place we go when we want to get out of the house for a drink and some company. Once you've been there a few times, everyone who works there begins to recognize you and seems glad to see you. They have a small menu of yummy fried items (Spudsters!), great burgers and sandwiches, and daily specials (love the French Dip on Wednesdays). All the food is cooked right behind the bar, and they keep their cooking equipment impeccably clean. They make good drinks and have a small but respectable selection of draft beers that meet the needs of both craft beer lovers and Miller Lite-types. Bartenders are not afraid to do a shot of whiskey with you, and many of the regular patrons will buy you a drink if you chat with them. \n\nThe Green is owned by two brothers who are almost always there, cooking or bartending. The place is closed on Sundays, and rarely stays open past midnight - it's just not that sort of bar. Go across the street to Hody for late-night drinking. Any other time though, I promise you'll find the company much more enjoyable at Village Green.", "business_id": "G1qUGBNYNS220jKlPAlFsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "URw2mP76_1JQFZXKAwda4A", "review_id": "VgokXBmsl-3E7c1m4E-yow", "text": "First and foremost, their burgers are INCREDIBLE and that is reason enough to go check it out! \n\nI would actually give this place a 3.5 if that were possible. I docked it because it has a limited menu with mostly fried food, not many healthy dining options, but then again I'm not sure why anyone would go there for anything other than a burger. It is also definitely a dive, the bathrooms are a little scary, but the burger ranks right up there with the best in the Madison area.", "business_id": "G1qUGBNYNS220jKlPAlFsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "exUy69ucCZUJQMQ7MOFK0w", "review_id": "DzPQHFRg41QezhhB7_8WCQ", "text": "Sloppy Joe was pretty bland. I had the spicy chili, good flavor. Fries were good. Def will go back and try burgers there.", "business_id": "G1qUGBNYNS220jKlPAlFsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pY78D2VzREd8vVb5RNFp2Q", "review_id": "LhPwXcFOh-z4F2Mg6iA3rA", "text": "After the hype about their burgers I was really looking forward to trying the food here. \n\nThe meh: The hushpuppies were 1/2 way decent, but nothing extraordinary. Edible. No honey offered with them though.\n\nThe ugh: With the all of the acclaim their burgers get, you would think that they were doing something special here. They aren't. The burgers are frozen patties and look like they're right from Sysco. The reason that people are probably saying they're so good is because the patties aren't cooked within an inch of a briquette. Normally I would say that's a good thing, but when you're making me a burger from an unknown origin handled by who knows how many people....needless to say, medium rare frozen beef patty is doesn't = amazing burger in my book. \n\nI can't say that I would visit again. There are far too many amazing hamburgers on the west side made with real beef from local butchers to waste my time with this place.\n\nUPDATE: I've spoken with a couple of people that are thinking it may be a fluke that I ended up with frozen patties the time I was there. Apparently they have a machine there that they make their patties with. I'm going to have to revisit in the near future to investigate.", "business_id": "G1qUGBNYNS220jKlPAlFsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wPA7kXuo15zsahac1fqfgQ", "review_id": "3_MCsofYAJ5owhgFzsLkLw", "text": "A total dive but the burgers are seriously amazing. Bar tenders were friendly and the beer (limited) was cheap.", "business_id": "G1qUGBNYNS220jKlPAlFsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rvJRVtfLLfXUDbFDqZ203A", "review_id": "VG_6zUCz3H1Dl2TIuP723w", "text": "BEST. ITALIAN BEEF. EVER!  \n\nAND, Samantha ROCKS!!!", "business_id": "G1qUGBNYNS220jKlPAlFsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ilfg0vbNFoOmdbNIFn3wwA", "review_id": "eVvA5X4Biom-k7KfqRVNpg", "text": "Great food. Friendly staff. No complaints.", "business_id": "G1qUGBNYNS220jKlPAlFsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "sOZK11vtg6BowI6ulQu1Ag", "review_id": "HDON1ANDcHii-xdUiX4ryg", "text": "As many yelpers have said perfectly...the Village Green is the idealistic neighborhood tap.  I hadn't been in over 10 years, and walking back in the place looked exactly the same.  Some would call it a bad thing, but I find it endearing.  We've been back a few times now and love going with friends for a casual Friday night.  Great specials (love the Friday fish...but be prepared to eat only fried food).  My all-time favorite is their summer sausage reuben...if you love reubens you cannot go wrong with this jewel!  Fries are always hot and fresh and service is always friendly.  One of Middleton's best kept local secrets!", "business_id": "G1qUGBNYNS220jKlPAlFsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B4hVLrxs-UdBmCr3bYuF4Q", "review_id": "ytV5t8feV8Qr3lvItkUSGQ", "text": "Want a burger?  Go here!  Price is a little on the high side for some of their dishes, but if your looking for a casual place to grab a beer and burger, this is the place.", "business_id": "G1qUGBNYNS220jKlPAlFsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SStmfgYSwfT4sjpqvdmIYw", "review_id": "MbR_37x37MnbmjfcAapZvQ", "text": "A bit awkward. Kind of like the snack bar at a summer camp. Very nice people in there and the drinks were good. Decor was lacking, but I cant fault it much for that.", "business_id": "G1qUGBNYNS220jKlPAlFsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L-cexm4-3KDqtL6kGfjzBA", "review_id": "nOrASMLRJ6Ve_ZDGvCcW1Q", "text": "Hard to pass up the Road Kill Burrito.  Ask for the bucket of sauces.\nIt was as good as when I tried it ten years ago as it was last week.\nI don't think much has changed around here in 30 years, but that is definitely part of the charm.  I have heard the fish fry is good, but I have never been there on a Friday night.  \nLunch crowd has a lot of regular guys, quick and friendly service, prompt and hot food.  \nDon't go looking for the lobster.  Go for the specials, burgers, beer or the burrito!", "business_id": "G1qUGBNYNS220jKlPAlFsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ySCFtPBQEowt1T2mp-h71w", "review_id": "f7bXj5yB15z32fPAJGFf7w", "text": "I love the small town bar feel. Good food, nice tap selection. Very comfy.", "business_id": "G1qUGBNYNS220jKlPAlFsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "74rE2heR1pLCjgebF9r7iA", "review_id": "JLzP270LbTGloEZRwITfiA", "text": "\"The Green\" has the best burgers in the Madison area.  It's simple bar food, but done perfectly.  They know what they are doing here and they are doing it good.  The Nachos are pretty awesome too.  They deep fry tortillas for the chips.  If you can, get a spot at the bar.  It's good times.  \n\nI don't eat fish, but some of my friends and my girlfriend do, and they like the fish fry on Fridays.  I'll stick to my cheeseburger.", "business_id": "G1qUGBNYNS220jKlPAlFsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xa6H1v-ON6OXIapycqBXMg", "review_id": "7dvBi3jnXfhXV0z7F_vkHA", "text": "The Village Green is a Wisconsin bar with Packer memorabilia, formica tables and mismatched chairs, and better than average food.  It wasn't the best burger I've ever had and the fries and mushrooms were frozen.  The corned beef sandwich was fresh but not fantastic.   But it was adequate and I'd return if I had a hankering for WI bar food.  \nI felt like I'd been here before the minute I walked in - the menu and atmosphere were indistinguishable from other taverns I'd been to.  Their tap beer selection was good and its obvious they do a lot of business.  If this is what you are looking for, they do it well!", "business_id": "G1qUGBNYNS220jKlPAlFsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RABj0zfAcnKPnxLVwAWzDg", "review_id": "kaRuWv4m2CzbxxDVB0QQkg", "text": "Excellent Friday fish fry!  Their beer batter fish is crisp,tasty, and not at all greasy.  The hush puppies were equally good, but the fries could use some work. Our waiter had a great personality and not only provided good service, but interesting trivia such as the fact that our meal had been prepared by Steve Miller's son (of The Steve Miller Band fame).  \n  Reasonable prices, nice-sized portions, good service, and really good food--we'll be back!", "business_id": "G1qUGBNYNS220jKlPAlFsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "5BajLT3XwGW4OrIGSQJT2g", "review_id": "4sV-A_ajKK6CW20-dAIjDw", "text": "This place is awesome for what it is, a very friendly, neighborhood tavern.  The food is mostly fried and greasy but served with a little slice of love.  The specials are excellent and the value is top notch.  Want to watch a game?  They have a few big TV's and are very accommodating.  \n\nIf you are looking for high-end, posh dinning, this isn't your place.  Madison has plenty of excellent choices in that department.  This place is homey and will serve you a solid burger and fries, with a starter of wings and variety of homemade soups for a pretty good price.  Come in and see these guys, they do it right.", "business_id": "G1qUGBNYNS220jKlPAlFsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tFfjy0nKqc_wIcB9nHqoRg", "review_id": "POn7NYPHYyVYN-Laf-wmvg", "text": "Great old school bar. Burgers are fantastic. The service is good .the price point is good for Middleton. Will be going back again.", "business_id": "G1qUGBNYNS220jKlPAlFsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CH5RheU8pnBg5h8I4XLC8g", "review_id": "PGrgMTEeAijCjrbKdmb8Gw", "text": "The very definition of a Wisconsin bar.  Good food and they make one of the best old fashioneds I've ever had.  I wish they were open on Sundays too.", "business_id": "G1qUGBNYNS220jKlPAlFsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7OP-I_VSr6L7FlzsqWjdIw", "review_id": "MNw3ebFt-0DuIP3GZ707DA", "text": "Its Friday night...cold and snowing.   What  is there to do? Head to the Village Green.   Enjoy the Friday fish fry and yes, an ice cold beer.   So lets start with the service.   It was very good.   I walked in at 5:06pm, was immediatly greeted and placed my order within a few minutes.        By 5:10pm I had 3 pieces of hot cod, french fries, 2 hush puppies and coleslaw.   The meal was better then expected and exceeded expectations.   The Village Green is a traditional Wisconsin Tavern that has great service.   I am looking forward to next Friday already!   I forgot to mention that they have a decent selection of on tap beer.   I tried the Winter Skull, pretty smooth!", "business_id": "G1qUGBNYNS220jKlPAlFsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gMDsjaMwu9msEy_2dENGEg", "review_id": "QvQbfXI1NCM_SZEpveyElA", "text": "As others have already stated, I am rating this for what it is...a bar and grill, not a fancy 5-Diamond restaurant.\n\nI chose the bacon cheese burger with grilled onions and some french fries; absolutely delicious!  The burger is juicy and tasty...I add some ketchup and mustard for good measure!  I sat in the bar area and had no problem getting service.  The bartender is quick and attentive; the place was packed and one bartender had the bar crowd and the sitting area crowd.  I also ordered a Capital Winter on tap and it was poured perfectly!\n\nI have been in the area for three years and I consistently return to the Village Green as the best burger in the area.  I like the simplicity of the burger and bun.  The meat is delicious and the bacon adds that extra umph!!!!  Also they have nightly specials and I try to target Tuesday (Sloppy Joes) and Thursday (Road Kill Burrito)...both are great!\n\nQuick, consistent service, very tasty food and a friendly atmosphere; you cannot go wrong.", "business_id": "G1qUGBNYNS220jKlPAlFsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aoDM2oE3P4dNoFDKRljVkg", "review_id": "otzdNU-G0zds95RlG7pYIg", "text": "I've been told they are known for their burgers, but their menu hosts a smattering of great bar foods. Chicken wings, chili, seafood gumbo, fish, chicken in many forms, salads, and even some kids menu options.  I decided to try their cheese curds (great!) and the friday fish fry.  The hush puppies were too dry.  I'd recommend staying away from those.  The fish was good, but the next visit will be their burger.", "business_id": "G1qUGBNYNS220jKlPAlFsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "USbxNPSJfLIKAdt10kZs3Q", "review_id": "hHyBXfh7e0opV9_1eiXTMQ", "text": "If you're looking for a super fancy place, keep looking...this is your typical neighborhood tavern and it made me feel like I was back home in the Milwaukee area.  The best burgers in Madison...hands down!  Good fries and cheese curds too...they had a number of other dishes that sounded yummy too.  Super friendly staff.  We will definitely be back!", "business_id": "G1qUGBNYNS220jKlPAlFsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QiPECcsRMFjSkojdrvnsqA", "review_id": "osSaUMYbQJtkKE04rYEX-g", "text": "The Village Green, I call it the VG for very good. If you want a good greasy burger, crispy golden fries, non-greasy crunchy cheese curds, a nice selection of local brews on tap and fast friendly service this place is for you.", "business_id": "G1qUGBNYNS220jKlPAlFsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "lcHMDBDXcP7fFlJOrPEgWA", "text": "I work near this Walgreens and often find myself dropping-in to grab a quick water, soda, or bottle of meds (Tylenol, Advil, etc).  The location is clean and well lit, which is a plus.\n\nThe downsides:\n- All Walgreens are pricey\n- Slow checkout process, despite having 4+ available registers/lanes\n- The intersection of Junction/Old Sauk is a pain to get in and out of\n- New \"rewards system\" stinks\n\nAllow me to expand on the last \"downsides\" item... \n\nWalgreens initiated a rewards system that allows you to earn points from purchases that can then be applied to \"cash back\" rewards that can be used against future purchases.  \n\nWhere this fails is with the posted specials.  You can't take advantage of the specials (like buy one, get one free) unless you're a rewards system member.  I'm not a fan of that... I have about 800-billion rewards programs that I have to keep track of (and that keep track of me); the last thing I need is another rewards program.  I miss the good 'ole days when Walgreens used to offer bargains without the strings.\n\nI think I'm done visiting Walgreens.  It's convenient, but the cons outweigh the pros.", "business_id": "oJUAJ6uqMbFYJjtPjanjRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XmSPy_RTZArCirAqWsVP6w", "review_id": "-rw4HdlaykQlx_Hu4T7WxA", "text": "Totally agree with Steve L comments in his prior review,especially the rewards card usage to get specials. A real pain! I would also add that check out personnel were not the friendliest.", "business_id": "oJUAJ6uqMbFYJjtPjanjRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rXiiwnbL7bbmrLpLwL4RtA", "review_id": "uM8S9jEymn5M3IPfgksF5g", "text": "I visit this Walgreens often since I work in the neighborhood. The employees are always very polite and helpful especially the 2 gentlemen and young woman who work the registers during the evening hours.  (I wish I could remember their names).  Get signed up for their rewards program....there are great deals to be had!", "business_id": "oJUAJ6uqMbFYJjtPjanjRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s__z7O5ybdky0KmXkA6MZA", "review_id": "AjPTlbLgi9rnCn5g3bQ-5A", "text": "A Walgreen's is a Walgreen's. This one seemed to be well stocked, clean, and staff was nice and helpful (mostly dealt with pharmacy staff). The rewards program is a little pointless to me, but it is easy enough to punch in your phone number while checking out. I don't bother trying to use the actual rewards card. Having the \"Walgreen's\" off brand items definitely helps you save a little money.", "business_id": "oJUAJ6uqMbFYJjtPjanjRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "sdk6OOrj9nZ8z6Ob0jcpDw", "review_id": "BYt_R50AfAi55xK8WEdsZA", "text": "My favorite Madison clothing store by far.  I coveted a pair of gold shoes they had over Christmas ($135!)  and managed to save enough to buy them....totally worth it!!  They are italian leather and SO beautiful.  Everything else in the store is the same way....it makes me wish I had unlimited funds and could get one of everything.  The guys clothing is fantastic too, although getting your boyfriend to shell out that kind of money to look \"metrosexual\" is sometimes a challenge. Something nice to keep in mind as well is that they have free alterations on non-sale clothing....I had a pair of jeans done and they actually put the detailing around the bottom back on....AMAZING!  5 stars.", "business_id": "xm1RtU63jxjYsm-7dzGaZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qvCZDgZNgMCtLDs2CAVfHw", "review_id": "6C2mR43WFxfynMIsNp7uow", "text": "My Experiences in this store have not been good for some years now.  GAP, Banana, and Old Navy used to make affordable and quality clothing, but in the past few years, the prices have increased and the quality has gone to shit.  Clothes I have bought have had their hems fall out after one wearing and their buttons fall off quite easily.  Not only is the quality bad, but the service is horrendous.  Last time I was in the store, a worker said hi to me, but after looking around for a while, never checked in with me, and when I needed a fitting room they were locked and I had to wait almost 10 minutes to get the gals attention to let me in.  \nThe last pair of shoes I bought there were quite comfortable, but within the first 30 minutes of wear, the heel feel off completely.  If you are looking for work attire/dress clothes, I would recommend passing on Banana Republic and trying your luck at Macy's or another retailer.", "business_id": "xm1RtU63jxjYsm-7dzGaZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "E1NwenYcQCPAr7yomxl4ug", "review_id": "i2hXbmQ3er_Gd-JzsBG6YQ", "text": "When you hear Banana Republic you think quality clothing store?  At least that's what I think.  However, BR in the mall is a shotty example for quality.  They are anything but quality.  The clothing in the entire Gap Inc. company has declined in quality over the years.  The service, unforutnatly, has also diminished.  The workers at BR, I find, are unfriendly, unpersonable, and not ever around.  Getting a fitting room in that place is a disaster.  I always have to wait for someone to be done using one, so I get to one that is opened.  Nobody is ever back to there to unlock the doors.  I had a problem once with an associate, or who I thought was an associate, and asked to see the manager.  Well, she was the manager.  Totally unacceptable for a store with such clout.  I don't know if all Banana Republics operate this way, but if they do, they will most certainly be losing my business.", "business_id": "xm1RtU63jxjYsm-7dzGaZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lC0KGXmIhyjzghBUlVnkhQ", "review_id": "Ox2iC8vFB-k8y4lTwRfRCQ", "text": "I feel like I should preface this review by saying that my current resolution to eat better (mainly STARVING MYSELF until I fall asleep) has nothing to do with recent, shall we say less than positive reviews for businesses in Madison. Even if I wasn't hungry all the time, I'd still say this store blows and here's why. \n\n1. Nobody greets you when you walk in. (Customer Service 101).\n2. You can walk around for 15 minutes with an armful of clothing and nobody will ask you if you need a fitting room. (Customer service 101 & Loss Prevention 101).\n3. Nobody will come by the fitting room to see how you're doing and if you need alternate sizes. (Customer Service 101, Loss Prevention 101 & Sales 101). \n\nI've been three times and each time sucked more than the time before. (Grammar 101). I started as a Gap Inc. employee in 1996 working my way up from Gap Baby to Gap Kids, Gap and finally Banana Republic in 2009. I worked as a sales associate, a visual specialist and most recently men's merchant in Arizona. The three times I've been here the store has always been in disarray which certainly doesn't create for a very stimulating shopping experience and the uninterested staff have made it so I'll simply only shop online now. \n\nSorry BR, you're store's bananas and you've lost me.", "business_id": "xm1RtU63jxjYsm-7dzGaZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jpb5uSnlLKD4RJzk7UGwkQ", "review_id": "9DJIlpCRkNUBKbadNznF9A", "text": "I Love Banana Republic... I love this location... I LOVE IT. Every time I am in here (which seems to be every week) I seem to find something. Now, I will say that this location does seem to be understaffed most of the time so I will agree with Corey on the matter that it takes a while before you can talk to someone. However, I feel that once you find someone they are extremely helpful, at least in my experiences. They are always willing to find you the size you need and haven't taken too long to grab shoes or anything from the back.\n\nI will say over the holiday season they are a bit better but that is to be expected. Finally, It can get a little messy in here when it is busy but again they seem to be understaffed which I feel for. I have actually seen one person consistently working here for about 2 years now and it seems like they never get a day off. So I think it is more a matter of staffing by the store owner or head manager. We'll see what the future brings for them but until then I will continue to shop here!", "business_id": "xm1RtU63jxjYsm-7dzGaZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 8, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lC0KGXmIhyjzghBUlVnkhQ", "review_id": "l8iavrL-uEoljXj5xNSItg", "text": "Disgusting. \nThat's the only word that comes to mind after walking front of store to back and seeing piles upon piles of clothing and items askew on every table, shelf and rack. I'd understand if it was 7pm on a Saturday (weekend) but this was Monday morning y'all, and the place looked like the pits! What the heck BR? You are a mess! An absolute mess. And you're consistently a mess. \nI walked in today with the intent to buy a suit (40% your entire purchase... sign up for their emails) but I couldn't even shop the racks with crammed half on hangers, half off hangars pants and jackets. This place needs an iron fist. A store manager who can shape this thing up and restore BRs name as a Gap Inc brand. Someone would have to tell me they did a complete 180 for me to return.", "business_id": "xm1RtU63jxjYsm-7dzGaZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "O5FqP6GBcNENTXvi0Vwa2g", "text": "Don't hate me Corey...\n\nVentured-in to look for a sweater or two; Wednesday afternoon around 2:00pm.\n\n+ Store was nearly empty, save for a few employees\n+ Things were tidy and neat; very easy to browse through things\n+ Staff left me alone (I hate being hounded while shopping)\n+ Staff was available when I had a question\n+ 30% off all men's items\n\n- Pushed a bit hard to get me to sign-up for their club and card. Grrr. No means no?\n\nI think they took heed of Corey's review and comments. The store & inventory was in great shape.", "business_id": "xm1RtU63jxjYsm-7dzGaZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "j2Tu7_pzuCNVRN9kGGpZ5A", "review_id": "Arl2x5-ZKFSG52ITkCmYUg", "text": "This past weekend I was visiting Madison for a conference and ate at the Nitty Gritty with a group of 50 people. The service was outstanding, friendly, attentive and quick. My water glass was never empty. The restaurant has two levels with high ceilings and polished wood floors. A relaxed, clean atmosphere.\n\nMy table of 5 started with chicken strips, good and standard and spinach dip. The spinach dip is excellent, extra cheesy and hot served with chips, and fresh veggies- carrots, celery, broccoli and cauliflower.\n\nWe all had burgers and fries. The burger was enormous I could only eat 1/2. Pretty good deal for around $6.\n\nIf you are in the area I recommend  the Nitty Gritty.", "business_id": "6oDZ78JiSKjXVLcurCpnhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z8XHYQGUAepQ1vM0nqD--w", "review_id": "Pd1mBxHfa67e4auhvsRy7w", "text": "A fun place to go for your birthday!  The wait staff is very friendly, easy-going, and kept checking on us.  We had the Garlic burger and the Teriyaki burger...very yummy....fries and pub fries are recommended. Nice to go for your birthday mug with unlimited beer/soda and the world's smallest ice cream sundae.  I'll definitely go every year.", "business_id": "6oDZ78JiSKjXVLcurCpnhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BNjSk71z-sMIq2v6mOk_6A", "review_id": "_Qd-MA1WBcKOh2Jjohilww", "text": "My first Fish Fry!  Yum.  And they make Arnold Palmers too!", "business_id": "6oDZ78JiSKjXVLcurCpnhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vE2dKxMjL86JNiWswkqwMA", "review_id": "vwbmthPDpDdAoHJ8tQDbrg", "text": "Watched the Packers here. Popular place for birthdays. Good food too... Seemed like a draft of smoke came in when the door opened which was annoying... But overall a great environment.", "business_id": "6oDZ78JiSKjXVLcurCpnhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2AND4Sgni_q1CR2W2H5OjA", "review_id": "eWZYF6RIppS8ZLCEmBV9pQ", "text": "Maybe I missed something about this place, but after three tries, I just had to stop going back hoping I would finally feel the magic. The burgers are okay, but there are better ones in Madison. \n\nThe last time we were there, my son's chicken sandwich was overcooked, and they charged more money since he got it on a pretzel bun instead of the regular bun. Our burgers were unremarkable - not that flavorful or moist. The buffalo wings were greasy and actually not hot when we got them. And the last night we were there, a Friday at about 6:00, the place was full and the service was terrible. As in waiting over fifteen minutes after I had piled all the dirty dishes at the end of the table as a hint that we were way done before the server came by wondering if we wanted anything else. \n\nAnd somehow, with four people, no alcoholic drinks, two appetizers, and four sandwiches, our bill was over $70. That's US dollars. Before the tip. They charge extra for everything - ranch on the side, cheese on a burger - everything. For a really marginal meal and lousy service, that was way too much money.", "business_id": "6oDZ78JiSKjXVLcurCpnhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-hwN2juKYn-KTxa2WBYLnw", "review_id": "DRrtTDk74hAmnEeswaOsog", "text": "You know I hate to do this but I have to agree with Vickey M.  The Gritty burgers are something of an acquired taste.  They taste good to me because they bring back memories of the 70s.   They do have good flavor but are somewhat messy and there are better burgers than the Gritty.   \nThe bar was more fun when it was small.  We don't go there anymore because often it is so busy that we can't really enjoy the place like we used to.\nBut I would stop by again for the Gritty Burger.\n\nI recently learned that the gritty burger recipe was changed in the 80s sometime?   Correct me if I'm wrong.   We did think the burger was somewhat different from what we remember.  Now we know why.  The old burger that everyone loved was way better than the new one.\nWe think they need to enlarge the place and bring back the original burger if they still have the recipe.   The sauce was the bomb.", "business_id": "6oDZ78JiSKjXVLcurCpnhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LkmcnJNBfnvaZk6MoE_k5w", "review_id": "Kmj-m-9x0OiHHuTDUcrjVQ", "text": "Tonight the fam got Nitty Gritty takeout, and for me it was a disappointment. I had suggested the NG because I'd been craving chicken tenders all day. In the past, NG's chicken appeared to be hand-breaded and had a decent dose of pepper in the breading to give it some flavor. Tonight's offering was a step above cafeteria chicken strips. Flat, factory-breaded, flavorless, and all of them with that gross gooey translucent strip of whatever you get in cheap chicken. Making it worse was the addition of soggy fries and not-as-good-as-I-remembered Gritty sauce. For almost $10, I'm calling this a total bust. Yet another restaurant I can cross off the list for upping price and cutting quality.", "business_id": "6oDZ78JiSKjXVLcurCpnhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jpb5uSnlLKD4RJzk7UGwkQ", "review_id": "U-xo1hTBIMNoqO-Wf1NL1w", "text": "This Nitty Gritty I would have to say is not as good as the downtown madison one and the sole reason is that it is way too small for how many people generally go there. Also their dartboard and such is not well placed and becomes a nuisance when trying to return to the bar for another drink. They have good drink specials and its still got that classic nitty atmosphere but not great...", "business_id": "6oDZ78JiSKjXVLcurCpnhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TktD5hmcb_A2KaTNTKBvbQ", "review_id": "d0beFsc9vYLwUg6rsJV6Qw", "text": "I was in town for training at Epic. Wanted a bar with good food to watch baseball playoffs. I remembered the Nitty Gritty near campus from a previous visit, so tried the one in Middleton close to my hotel.\n\nBBQ Pulled Pork sandwich - Outstanding!\nWaffle fries - Excellent\nCapital Amber draft - very good\nAtmosphere - Fun\nService - great.\n\nToo bad it wasn't my birthday.\n\nIt seemed that everyone there had a birthday celebration in the group.  That's their thing.  I'll go back, even if it's not my birthday.", "business_id": "6oDZ78JiSKjXVLcurCpnhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JLYvk2m1QFy5ww22VgSm6A", "review_id": "qzShopr4Rswi_jF-HUYSBw", "text": "Their prices have gone up.  The quality has gone down.  Medium-well burger was well done (crispy, burnt).  23 bucks for one gritty burger, one small cheese curd order and two draft beers.  Wow, times have changed.  They just lost my future business.  Judging by how few people were there, it looks like they may be losing a lot of business.  Such a shame, because it used to be fantastic.", "business_id": "6oDZ78JiSKjXVLcurCpnhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "9CphPgXVmOjFjOuLMTyvbw", "review_id": "q1mF4x4WlfPzhD_6P8CCmA", "text": "Meh. This place doesn't suck, but it's not very good. The only time you should really go is if it's your birthday so you can have free beer.\n\nTheir menu is incredibly boring and extremely overpriced for the quality of ingredients that they use. On my most recent visit, our table got an order of Nachos to share. With chicken, it cost $12.50. It was nothing more than a plate of tortilla chips covered in Day-Glo orange cheese, jalapeno slices, and gray (eww) dried out chicken pieces. I also had a burger as my entree, and the beef tasted a little funky, like it had been reheated in a microwave--almost metallic. My dining partner had a salad that she seemed to enjoy, but it's hard to mess up a simple green salad. Sadly, I've been here more often than I'd like to admit because they host Team Trivia on Tuesday nights. My boyfriend and I decided to start going somewhere else for trivia when we recently won and got a $40 gift certificate and weren't excited to use it because it meant we'd have to try to consume more of their crappy food. We spent it mostly on booze instead.", "business_id": "6oDZ78JiSKjXVLcurCpnhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oq0sNYxNoJh1hQM9QrG4PQ", "review_id": "oFb8jitB3Oo1mu1wWRJifA", "text": "Delicious pork sandwich with coleslaw and very attentive service at modest prices in a rustic atmosphere", "business_id": "6oDZ78JiSKjXVLcurCpnhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s__z7O5ybdky0KmXkA6MZA", "review_id": "58MGii7_6l8WOzb1L8EFiQ", "text": "This place is great for birthdays. You get your glass mug filled with beer, soda, or juice with unlimited refills, while also getting a very small ice cream sundae at the end.  The burgers were very tasty and cooked as requested. Our server was very good and on top of refills and food came out of the kitchen pretty quick.   I liked the atmosphere in the dining area with tv's mounted throughout the restaurant.  The bar area was not huge, but I could see it being a fun atmosphere later on in the night.", "business_id": "6oDZ78JiSKjXVLcurCpnhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-Z6NkbylDRrNxLzcC4m3Mg", "review_id": "qfDcV2rHfKdoWA2_o1SG-g", "text": "Nuh uh. Nope. No no no. My daughter wanted to eat here for her birthday this year, having eaten at the one downtown successfully 4 years ago. Her birthday, her pick. Plus, she delights in the free mug of soda and balloon. She's a birthday sell-out and I think that must be how they suck you in. \nBut, I digress. Our order took an aggravatingly long time to arrive and our glasses remained empty after having drunk their contents while waiting. There was a Packers game on and many of the wait staff were watching that. I don't know if that was the hold up, but it was a bit irritating. \nWhen our meals finally arrived, my children discovered that the insides of their burgers were very pink. Waaaaay too pink for medium well, which they ordered. It was scary pink and super soft--like raw hamburger generally is. When I told our waiter about it, he was completely uninterested in helping fix the situation, and instead, argued with me about it for quite a while, finally saying, \"That's what medium well looks like\" in a tone that suggested that I was simply too stupid to know the difference. I'm not. Finally I convinced him to humor me and take them back to be cooked through. He did so with a smidgen of contempt.\nAs a side-note, my husband's burger was to be well done and was also pink, though not raw.\nStill no drink refills.\nNo one offered a discount, a refund, a free soda while we waited, and especially not an apology. Obviously we won't be back.", "business_id": "6oDZ78JiSKjXVLcurCpnhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8hyGisVTCpPs80DCfm32VA", "review_id": "sw2esJ5e3pSv40zYh9vBmw", "text": "I discovered BrandonEyes through word of mouth and I had an incredibly positive experience, which will result in a continuation of my patronage.\n\nPRODUCT: \nFirst, their product selection is second to none. They have styles for anyone's taste - fun, practical, trendy, high fashion, you name it. As a result of their availability, I was able to find a pair of Ogi drill mounts that fit me wonderfully as well as a pair of polarized Kate Spade sunglasses (non-RX).\n\nCUSTOMER SERVICE:\nThe optician that assisted me, Ben, has a natural talent for consultative sales. There was absolutely zero pressure involved and he helped me identify two products that genuinely fit my personality, appearance, and lifestyle. I was grateful that he was honest and as a result of his expertise I left with two pairs of eyewear that I can't wear enough.\n\nEYE EXAMS:\nI do not have experience with eye exams provided at Brandon Eyes. I usually purchase from an eyewear boutique in Milwaukee (which is where I live). My prescription from my original Doctor of Optometry was still current, but I wanted to try Brandon Eyes. Needless to say, my prescription was transferred (with no complications) to Brandon Eyes and I was able to buy eyewear.\n\nI suggest visiting Brandon Eyes for any eyewear need and ask for Ben, though I am confident that any of the employees will be able to help.", "business_id": "vnwpKCeTrmt3FgMrE7AM-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3Lip3yfr0gnwNtxR2iCtRA", "review_id": "upINRHPthTzy1-tbijm-dA", "text": "Always have great service.  Feel like my eyes are checked very thoroughly.", "business_id": "vnwpKCeTrmt3FgMrE7AM-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NBpIHGhSuVtSZTgka7ijpw", "review_id": "b85FvKdAmgK9pFlU0KduxA", "text": "For those that are interested, GVSS has been the single most influential change on my daily lifestyle I ever decided to make. It was a low risk decision given that it's non-invasive compared to any type of surgery. However, I did not anticipate how quickly I would experience the positive impacts. I was a soft contact lens wearer and alternated with glasses. Since going to GVSS, I have far less worries including dry or tired eyes from frequent computer use and travel. I also have the freedom of feeling I will never need to wear glasses or travel with them as a back-up ever again. Unexpectedly, the clarity of vision amazes me including night vision. I also appreciate the fabulous team at Brandon Eyes who always manages to impress.", "business_id": "vnwpKCeTrmt3FgMrE7AM-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Fa8M2CXINe0FEKPuBfqG7A", "review_id": "cFhvweLUAQh6I7owxUh9WQ", "text": "Doctor Brandon is fantastic. his equipment is first class, and he will help you with anything. He also won't sell you things you don't need. He is the one Doctor I have that I feel like actually listens to me and my family, and helps us with all the health problems we have to find solutions. Focusing, Allergies, diet help for eyes etc. They always offer snacks and drink when we are there and see us fast and get us in fast. They are not inexpensive, but their glasses are quality. They don't sell any plastic lenses. So you are not going to find cheap glasses here. That being said my glasses have been dropped and stepped on and never break.", "business_id": "vnwpKCeTrmt3FgMrE7AM-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pjBDjdER4XWakqXTdqya9g", "review_id": "jaNVEyKIeVdNUKDWs0bzpg", "text": "Dr Brandon has been my optometrist for, I don't know, maybe 8 years or more, and he is always friendly, pleasant, professional and efficient.  He has lots new gadgets and fancy testing equipment, I always feel my eyes are in good hands there.  I have also bought my prescription glasses there many times, they are fairly expensive but you get what you pay for, I have never had a problem with glasses I bought from Brandon Eyes.  Great customer service too!  The staff and opticians are knowledgeable and competent as well as good natured and helpful!", "business_id": "vnwpKCeTrmt3FgMrE7AM-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PFtbOIt89VdJB6OLLNaEGw", "review_id": "ECriUysgMGjNv8WVK4Ehvg", "text": "Ok, I heard from someone that Culver's had cheese curds.  (For those that don't know what a cheese curd is then ready this wiki article.  Don't worry I didn't know about them until I came to Wisconsin.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheese_curds)    So, when class got out early today, I decided that I needed to hunt for the elusive curds.  The easiest place to come was here.  But the curds are not the traditional curds, they were fried curds, like fried mozzarella.   A nice snack but not exactly was I was looking for .... on with the search.", "business_id": "kiAsweI4sOjDzGyz3Y_HsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "t9l2POeWgS-SLEHmyZrs6w", "review_id": "cMyqda8fDyeA06Tyoc0OKQ", "text": "5 stars because \n\n1) it's Culver's and \n\n2) I refuse to let an LA resident (Tracy G) weigh down the supreme awesomeness that is Culver's based on her misunderstanding of cheese curd availability!", "business_id": "kiAsweI4sOjDzGyz3Y_HsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "06YTa8A3QhWXv4l6Htr91A", "review_id": "Mke_lb7OjcIyBSBX_k09cQ", "text": "Recycling in the restaurant.  Our favorites are concrete shakes, the new sweet potato fries, grilled cheese, and cheeseburger.  Very nice & friendly staff.  Food was brought out quick.  Clean tables & restrooms.", "business_id": "kiAsweI4sOjDzGyz3Y_HsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aiNWxSrNrRI3cgwbH4vw0A", "review_id": "EDVEMWB-4CNrP-vLk9Nnwg", "text": "The food here is pretty much just like every other Culver's that I've ever been to.  It's a chain, it has to be that way, so I don't really care.  The cheese curds are good in theory but their deep-fried heavenliness will vanquish your appetite pretty quickly, and then you won't be able to enjoy your greasy, cheesy, mayo-ey burger.  Venturing away from the french fries is generally not a good idea.\n\nThe pork tenderloin sandwich is godlike.  The tenderloin is about twice as big as the bun that it's served on.  I feel like this is my own little secret since I've never seen anybody else ordering or eating it.  Now the cat is out of the bag.\n\nThis place recently did a renovation with a bunch of fake stone veneers and trendy curvy decor all over the place.  Not bad, but I preferred the previous \"nursing home meets McDonalds\" vibe they had going.  They did manage to improve the layout slightly so that the soda dispenser is no longer right in the way of where people are waiting for their to-go orders.  It still gets pretty nuts at lunchtime though, so prepare to drive around the parking lot a few times looking for a place.\n\nOne personal complaint I have with this place is I keep seeing old high school classmates working there.  I pretend not to recognize them.", "business_id": "kiAsweI4sOjDzGyz3Y_HsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CfHKRE1PJL2snv1ICGhgeA", "review_id": "t2dIR4NaJZEFfPfXxoq78Q", "text": "I don't get it? I don't understand the fascination with Culvers? The food costs twice that of Wend's, Mc D's, Hardys, or Burger King, and with the doubling of the price it has double of the grease! They figured if you \"butter toast\" the buns you can serve stale bread and know one will know. If you order through the drive through you will be given a number and have to wait. Worst yet if you order a sundae you will get it first while you wait 15-20 minutes for you order to cook. Just in time for you to enjoy you sundae as soup. Worst yet it is not ice cream it is \"custard\". A frank'en food knock off of real ice cream. Oh, and the fry's are soggy. I don't get it. Amongst my friend I'm apparently the only one that doesn't like this place?", "business_id": "kiAsweI4sOjDzGyz3Y_HsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bi7FeOkZ37ceBioYHWnBVg", "review_id": "HooRGoSteAnZRY4jNn33hg", "text": "I love Culver's. This is fact.\n\nThe thing that makes this Culver's different from the rest is that they had offered Wisconsin-fare, i.e. Wisconsin Cheese Soup. Wow, was this fantastic! The facility was clean, the employees were very happy and the food was very tasty!\n\nI'm glad that I can find quality fast-food, yet sit-down food across the nation!", "business_id": "kiAsweI4sOjDzGyz3Y_HsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MjJYetKEBz3WdA80Vt-wUQ", "review_id": "NwrjtQEmF5jg1RAPeLFxhQ", "text": "This is the best Culver's around because it is company owned (not franchised) and they use this store for training new managers, so everyone really knows their job and they are not miserable like most fast food employees.  And the food is almost always perfect.", "business_id": "kiAsweI4sOjDzGyz3Y_HsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7OP-I_VSr6L7FlzsqWjdIw", "review_id": "cjEv7AxWiSMeJfjN79lb_Q", "text": "This place is the bomb.   Fresh burgers and the cheese curds are melt in your mouth perfect.   The service is way above average and the restaurant is very clean.   I have enjoyed Culvers for years when we would visit on vacation.   Now we live here and we make a weekly visit to Culvers for dinner.   Of course you have to top the meal off with a custard.   It is a fast food restaurant but it is way above what you would expect from a fast food restaurant.", "business_id": "kiAsweI4sOjDzGyz3Y_HsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-bIeBikYxWirBLBSJ5kCBw", "review_id": "8sTW-c8tWzM6lRlMFoRjpA", "text": "Affordable, fast, and yummy! \n\nLoved their Deluxe burger and chocolate frozen custard! \nChoco frozen custard was soo smooth and creamy--you won't be able to look at ice cream the same! \n\np.s. their cheese curds are pretty good too!", "business_id": "kiAsweI4sOjDzGyz3Y_HsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hh5zSZtaO7mNy5N-ZhEvsw", "review_id": "UYtEmgCk0RRtkEPfbcTdAQ", "text": "As the previous reviewer mentioned, this is a newly remodeled facility which has turned out wonderfully. All new equipment and works great. \n\nI have been using this place since I discovered it about a year ago. The remodeling took place in November and December 2012. Previously this was just car wash station with about 8 self serve stalls and 2 or three automatic. The remodeling removed some of the self service stalls (there are approx. 4 now) and used this space for a new Laundramat and a dog wash station, which i hear is one of the only ones in the Madison area. \n\nI have been there mostly on Sundays and they have an attendant who is an older gentlemen and is very friendly and fun to shoot the breeze with if you use the self service stations. Personally, I believe you cant get a better car wash than using the self service stations if you have the time and strength (your arms do get a little sore after!). For 5 dollars I believe, you get 12 minutes which is plenty of time to do a thorough wash, rinse, wax and time to use scrubber on front end/rims as needed. The soap is not watered down like other places. They also take credit card at the self service station, so no need to fill a sock full of quarters. The only other self service I know of in the Madison area is off Rimrock road, which is cheaper, but for less time, in a rough area, in terrible shape,  and the soap is MUCH more watered down. \n\nI have also used the laundramat there recently and received exceptional serivce. They have a special going on in March that all dryers are free! All new machines, therefore clothes come out smelling and looking great. In addition, this is a full service laundramat, therefore there is a regular attendant on duty who will do the washing, drying and foling for you. I believe the charge was 49 cents for every lb. They also have a promotion going on right now for the first 10lbs are free. It is a very convenient service if you have a lot of errands to run and dont want to waste an afternoon at the laundramat. I had quite a bit of laundry one day, and the attendant gave me a very good deal in addition to the 10 lbs free. Make sure to tip the attendant if you use this service, she did an excellent job and saves you a ton of time!\n\nI have not used the dog wash, as I do not have a dog, but I imagine it could be something fun to do.\n\nThe only negative I have about this place is that is hard to get in and out of, as you have to pull in behind the building and turn the corner of the building at a blind spot. Its about as narrow as one lane, and people come in and out of same drag.", "business_id": "qNBvH111qgJgLYUScbph7g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "mQU3iEBLEJ72h_1maPXizQ", "text": "1. They moved, and their website still shows the old address.  The new location is \"hidden\" behind a larger building, and to get into the salon, you have to enter in through an \"outer\" building; it's a suite inside of a building. Didn't matter much since they were closed by the time I found the place.\n\n2. They were closed by 4:50pm, and they don't have their hours posted anywhere at their new location. I'd refer to their website for info, but it's apparently out of date.\n\nI love Aveda products; I will apparently have to go elsewhere to buy them.", "business_id": "mbtGl2I2A2To-8jiggN99g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XxWrOWcbnZtYUOP-KHoyDg", "review_id": "rvVnojNJtUUZfqqltQE-LA", "text": "I recently had a pedicure after purchasing a Groupon. The salon is very nice inside however the smell of perm products is very overwhelming. I would say it's the only negative. My pedicure was very lovely. I would go back in the future.", "business_id": "mbtGl2I2A2To-8jiggN99g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R-zHsk0wMtWdcswN_ntqzA", "review_id": "C3ftRwKWXQH9X8cRt3AfYA", "text": "I bought a Groupon for a half price reflexology pedicure.\n\nThis is an Aveda salon, so if you like their products you at least have that going for you. The salon isn't the easiest to find- it's a plain storefront in a strip mall. Pedicures are done in a small room in back. There are two chairs and they bring a bowl of water for your feet. It's not bad, but it's right by the salon's back room so you can hear employees talking on their breaks. It's not the most well-ventilated room either, so it's a bit warm.\n\nWhat I was expecting was something more than a regular pedicure, since with was supposed to be a \"reflexology\" pedicure. What I got what less that what most basic nail places do- no scrubbing, exfoliation, or even light massage.  They put Aveda lotion on my legs at the end and lightly worked on my nails and cuticles before putting on polish.\n\nThey didn't even use a basecoat or topcoat on my nails, which is really strange for a salon! I would never pay full price for even a regular pedicure here. They have a very small polish selection as well.", "business_id": "mbtGl2I2A2To-8jiggN99g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DWXc9EDCXpCct1uBLHT4Fw", "review_id": "wFQ_1_plqK-uwjfIbl3q2A", "text": "Simple, relaxing surroundings for a good pedicure.", "business_id": "mbtGl2I2A2To-8jiggN99g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M5WHq55eaXZEfVIsEqBAsA", "review_id": "PlejX0mZNqQaBBcFLa9-Ag", "text": "For a salon with a name as refreshing as Tangles Salon, this business sure has a its Goldilocks well....tangled. Although this location carries the Aveda name, it appears to be buckling under its weight. There are many issues at this salon, and only a few will be mentioned here.\n\nTangles Salon has had a somewhat tortured existence here in the Madison area, what with experiencing not-so-smooth management changes, relocating attempts, massive employee walkouts, and even a fire in the past 2 years alone. One begins to wonder how they have stayed afloat as long as they have.\n\nAfter a devastating fire destroyed Tangles, it was clear that many once loyal customers had been caught in the middle of the chaos. Some arrived at the salon for their appointments, only to find the building in charred ruins, and most never got a courtesy call from the owners. Furthermore, the fire raises red flags related to safety, Although not mentioned in the police report, many ex-clients have speculated that the entire situation was suspicious.\n\nA receptionist named Deeon, was at the front desk when I last entered Tangles. He welcomed me to the salon, but his demeanor was cold and businesslike. He seemed very out of place in the salon, and didn't seem to really enjoy being there as he led me to the chair. I waited for 10 minutes for my stylist to come over from the very noisy break room I was unfortunate enough to have been next to. As I was waiting, I noticed an accumulation of hair and dust around the edges of the station. There were also many dead insects in the overhead fluorescent lighting, indicating lack of cleanliness throughout the salon.\n\nOn the plus side, Tangles does have some talented stylists. But without the proper management and support, their work remains spotty and inconsistent at best.\n\nI wanted to like this salon, but found it difficult to look past the issues. It is important to note that it is difficult for any business to survive changing locations multiple times. However, when combined with the suspicious fire, the disgruntled clients, and the unstable behind the scenes management, it is safe to say that Tangles needs a deep conditioning treatment if they want to remain relevant in this city.", "business_id": "mbtGl2I2A2To-8jiggN99g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I0RHVpEbCqSI8AOTmNFOFw", "review_id": "hvqDhdQBaHwFaH3Ov96TiA", "text": "I recently purchased a Group On for a salon pedicure and called to make the appointment which they were booked two weeks out.  I made the appointment and the day before the appointment they contacted me to  tell me that the nail tech that I was scheduled with called in sick.  When I stated that my appointment was for the next day at 11:30 , they indicated that she was going to be out then as well.  Ok, I was fine with this, and they offered to get me in at 2:00 or 3:00.   I indicated that I would have to check my calendar and would call them right back, but she put me in  for 3:00 temporarly.  I called back 10 minutes later to let them know that I could not make 3:00 work due an appointment I had at work and would need to have my pedicure at 2:00.  This was done via voice mail and asked them to call me back to confirm this was still available.  I did not receive a call back, and followed up with a new call to Tangles the following morning, which was the day of my appointment and I left a new voice mail message to confirm that they received my previous voice mail and please call me back.   I did not receive a call, so one would assume that they had me down for 2:00.  I took a late lunch from work, and drove over to their location on Whitney Way which is a good 20 minute drive and when I arrived, was told they had me down for 3:00 and that they were booked and could not get me at 2:00.   At this point I was very frustrated, due to the lack of not responding to my voice mail messages. The receptionist told me she was aware of my calls, but did not have the time to call me back, since they were so busy.    This took an hour of my day, and a gallon of gas to drive there, and  was not offered any  compensation for their lack of not informing me that they were now booked at 2:00, even though I told them I would call right back to confirm either 2:00 or 3:00.      This is the poorest customer service I have ever recieved by far from a salon!!   I wonder how they plan on staying in business, when they treat clients in this matter and have no regard for their time and money, ($3.80 a gallon for gas).  I understand that sometimes it is necessary to adjust an appointment, but the lack of respect for my time is over the top for me.   Also when a salon signs up to offer a Group On deal, I would assume the goal for  doing this is to try and build their business wth new clients.   If they do not have the capablity to handle new clients, then they should not be offering this type of promotion.     Not A New Client!", "business_id": "mbtGl2I2A2To-8jiggN99g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "phqg9sFvGXd0kwTXAk6vvQ", "review_id": "DnZe70aBc0fa9koq3gaIJg", "text": "Aveda salons, in my opinion, have a reputation of being soothing, presentable and tasteful.  Unfortunately, Tangles Salon lacked all three of those attributes.  I'd been to the former Tangles locations for pedicures a handful of times and decided to visit their new location when a Living Social coupon was recently offered.  I received a shellac manicure, partial highlight and conditioning treatment and based on what I spent on the Living Social coupon I am satisfied with the results, but if I had paid full price for these services I would be very dissatisfied.  \n\nThere was just something \"off\" about my entire experience at Tangles.  The salon and nail room looked messy and unorganized, as did most of the hair stylists and nail technicians.  I didn't get that \"Aveda vibe\" at all, more like the \"Cost Cutters vibe\" (nothing against CC, but if I'm paying $75 for highlights I'd like the atmosphere to match the price).  Next time I'll resist the lure of a good deal and go elsewhere.", "business_id": "mbtGl2I2A2To-8jiggN99g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z0mglEImg4_jWiIRp-M-0g", "review_id": "J2qe5rX-c9MxrggDx0rKfA", "text": "The best Italian food in town, hands down.  They've got homemade sausage that's the best I've ever had, and they use fresh basil like there's no tomorrow.  My girlfriend's favorite is the pasta with giant prawns and pancetta.   This place is too good for Madison.", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vBG8yRp-mpIIH03YWKJ6Cg", "review_id": "bmAqLAx-s8pPEvOvlgq0JA", "text": "I always crave Vin Santo, even though I haven't been there for years, I still have family back in Middleton, and every time we visit, we have a feast! I truly believe it offers some of the best home made Italian food in the midwest. A real hidden Gem. And considering multiple family members have worked there in the past, we know what a tight ship is run, and how genuine the owners are in their hospitality and insistence for high quality in everything they do. Please give it a try, and DO NOT pass on the breadpudding/tiramisu for dessert : ) be warned that it may ruin you for life on anyone else's recipe!", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zxRhpU-ATbWKcDLEsFfT0A", "review_id": "dU8u9rFFH8E0-dQzK1Twog", "text": "Vin Santo rules!  \n\nThis is a great casual restaurant that is owned/operated a local couple.  She can often be found running the front of the house and he is in the kitchen.  Their passion is reflected in the quality of their food and the high level of service provided to their guests.\n\nTheir food is some of the best in the area - they focus on Northern Italian cusine.  It's simple, fresh, and delicious!  They always offer a variety of specials.  \n\nThe portions are huge!  You definitely feel like you are getting your money's worth.  I have never left without leftovers.  \n\nMy favorite dish is the Scampi Gabriella (jumbo shrimp sauteed with garlic, pancetta, and scallions finished with a white wine cream sauce served over linguini).  Awesome!!", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q5iAT3rQAiF1OsMmLKgQQA", "review_id": "PRPO1WbJoPSTb60L5xCT4w", "text": "This is easily the best Italian food in the Madison area.  I've never had a bad meal (or even a bad bite!) on a visit to Vin Santo.\n\nThe seafood fettucini is really heavy on the seafood (they're not trying to stiff their customers!) and they basically serve BRICKS of incredible tiramisu.  Everything tastes so fresh and home-made and they offer a much more interesting menu than most \"Italian\" restaurants in Madison.\n\nI'm so happy that this locally-owned business has found great success - they have lots of regulars (like I used to be!) who keep coming back for the delicious food, big servings, friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere.  Vin Santo is a MUST for me when I'm in the area.", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "no9odAfwocTruGYGNUVcIg", "review_id": "Gt3FcxT5VyUTWvO8OHBGNA", "text": "try their appetizer of steamed mussels and their excellent bread pudding (huge portion).  Their bread was mediocre. I couldn't remember what seafood pasta I ordered; it was satisfactory but not a surprise. \n\nThe manager is very nice while the cook has a funny attitude. We went there craving for bread pudding at 5p right after they opened. As the waitress submitted our order to the chef, he said, \"we don't serve desert at 5.\" Anyway, we got our sweet tooth satisfied along with some tea for an hr. \n\nI give 4 stars for the atmosphere and the menu selection.", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "phqg9sFvGXd0kwTXAk6vvQ", "review_id": "rD8slikVY0XgsZWyBF8vBg", "text": "Delicious!! Huge portions of very authentic Italian dishes.  All entrees, salads, apps and desserts can easily be shared.  Very cozy and wonderful servers.  Can't wait to go back!", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AEIKxjduqqu545E3T2lHog", "review_id": "1xxvDuNH1Bj-7axAdIQSaw", "text": "I've now eaten twice at Vin Santo.  Both times the waitstaff has been professional, helpful, and speedy.  The music is at an appropriate level, the atmosphere is cozy, the decor tasteful.  The wine list is extensive, and many dishes on the menu seem appetizing and imaginative at first glance.  With all of these elements going for it, I have high expectations for the food.  Although some of it is delicious, some significant problems have arisen when I've dined there.\n\nI have had both the bruschetta and the mussels as appetizers.  The bruschetta portion was a bit smaller than I expected, but it packs a large amount of flavor into the bites.  The tomatoes tasted fresh and sweet, and balanced well against the (presumably) homemade pesto.  The fresh bread served at the table is similarly warm, with a crisp crust and toothsome interior.  The mussels are flavorful and delicious, but they don't come with any bread to sop up the flavorful broth that remains after the mussels have been eaten.  Our plate was whisked away before we had a chance to ask for any bread to go with the sauce.\n\nTwo of my companions ordered the Ravioli al Vin Santo; both liked and finished the dish.  It is one of four vegetarian options (the Fettucini alla Putenesca does not list meat, but I've never heard of a putanesca sauce made without anchovies), which was a welcome surprise for the vegetarian with whom I dined.  One companion ordered the Insalata di Caesare (which also has unlisted anchovies in the dressing), and found it flavorful, if unimaginative.  A fourth companion ordered the Lasagna del Giorno (that day it was with roasted chicken), and savored every bite.  A fifth companion ordered the Fettucini alla Putenesca, of which I tried a bite.  The spinach fettucini was fresh and delicious, and the sauce was perfectly salty.  My entree, the Campenelli il Diavolillo, was pretty awful.  The combination of meat and seafood in a dish can be done artfully, but this felt like a clumsy mishmash of shrimp, chicken, and Italian sausage.  The sausage was very sweet and seemed to lack enough oregano, basil, and garlic.  It clashed notably with the rest of the dish.  The shrimp and chicken were both cooked well, and were tender and juicy.  The pasta was fresh and tasty.  It was really a shame that the \"spicy garlic broth\" as described by the menu translated into nearly an inch of oil at the bottom of the dish, making the entire dish almost inedible.  All portions were huge.\n\nThe desserts are delicious.  The tiramisu, which I sampled on my first visit, is fluffy and sweet.  I tried to order it on my return visit, but the waitress told me she had sold the last piece to a table that came in after us.  Since we arrived at 5 p.m., this came as quite a shock.  It seems unlikely that they started the evening's service with more than one piece of tiramisu, and seems like profoundly poor planning.  The bread pudding, while not much to look at, is also delicious, though it is so rich that by the time we finished one portion (between three people) it almost felt like i was eating a stick of butter rolled in cinnamon.\n\nI can't say I'll be back anytime soon.  I have to disagree with Zenide R.'s assertion that it's \"easily the best Italian food in the Madison area.\"  For the price, both Lombardino's and Tutto Pasta make better Italian food, and I shall stick to those restaurants in the future.", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "H8wT4jji49mEB_CxXFF5LA", "review_id": "dKjvvA2aNxMDbOCEBbN10A", "text": "I went here for a friend's graduation dinner. The seating area was filled. We had reservations and they were right on time. The service and level of professionalism was great. The menu is vegan friendly with a few delicious options. I tried a friend's baked eggplant dish and it was by far the best eggplant course I've ever had. Many people in my party ordered the lasagna and loved it. I ordered the pesto and was disappointed. The homemade noodles were good but the pesto didn't have the pop of basil I was hoping for. Despite the pesto sauce, the experience as a whole was great. I would definitely recommend this establishment.", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mraE_nGFafgSb_bRaugKKg", "review_id": "vA2ulskJqxzkxMJVqNBddg", "text": "I went to Vin Santo with some work colleagues while in Middleton for a conference, and it was terrific!  The restaurant is small, with dimmed lights, which makes for a cozy setting.  The hostess and waitress were very welcoming.\n\nWe arrived around 7:45 on a Tuesday, and we were the only people in the restaurant, which seemed unusual, but maybe it was because it was a weekday?  Anyway, I ordered the scampi carciofi, which consisted of shrimp, garlic, artichokes, olive oil, and cherry tomatoes served over spinach fettuccine.  The portion was HUGE, and the food was fresh and very tasty.  My colleagues had the eggplant parmigiana, which looked and smelled delicious, and a chicken dish that I can't remember the name of, but which also looked pretty good.  \n\nI'm not sure Vin Santo is the best place for a business dinner, but for a romantic date, it's perfect.  I will make sure to come back here whenever I am in the Madison area, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a hearty, delicious Italian meal.", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_CuNRCKL9tRBxJc-p1-BYw", "review_id": "phIhth9IYBEgpDHPEJ8nbA", "text": "We fell into Vin Santo on a busy Friday night before a recent marathon that the PIC was running in.  Despite the wait (45 minutes) the owner (a sweet and thoughtful English woman) made every effort to accommodate us and move us up the list, even asking other patrons if they minded waiting just a couple more minutes.  \n\nAs for the food, none of us could complain about being short-changed...especially the PIC who was carb-loading.  The plates were absolutely delicious and huge (I thoroughly enjoyed the Salsiccia Rossa--pasta with so much homemade Italian sausage that I had to take it home without noodles!).  We all walked away thinking we couldn't have picked a better spot nor gotten a better deal.\n\nThe decor was very nice and clean and the staff as mentioned previously was very helpful.  We'll definitely be back.", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yUkWGeu4B6OGE-7GNlYrjA", "review_id": "WV8t22WnYOMDYejxdtW9nA", "text": "Great food, large portions and attentive staff.", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2AND4Sgni_q1CR2W2H5OjA", "review_id": "mRF8r2ut0UXwPGLzlNjr-g", "text": "We love Vin Santo and have gone there about every month or two for 3 years. Small place, warm and inviting, and the lovely host/owner Clarissa greets us like family when we walk in. Her husband/chef makes fabulous and imaginative sauces to accompany the comforting Italian dishes. Their italian sausage is probably the best we've had anywhere (including fancy places in LA, NYC, Philly, etc).\n\n There are special lasagna, fish, and ravioli dishes every night. The lasagna is cooked to order so it takes a while, but is so worth it. If you are lucky enough to go on an Italian sausage lasagna night, the portion is enormous, and every bite (yes, every bite) includes sausage and cheese - it's the bomb. I had a veal ravioli in a butter sage sauce recently that was fabulous, and unlike some pricey new Italian places where the portion is 5 or so ravioli, this dish had 10 or 12 large ones. In fact, all the portions are large, and really reasonably priced. Their wine selection is pretty sparse, and we haven't had good look finding one we like. But that is the only down side to what is always a fantastic and totally filling meal.  \n\nWe are usually too full for dessert, but they do make their own tiramisu, which is light, fluffy, creamy, and enormous. Get one if you have someone to share it with. Recently they have added a couple of desserts, including a caramel cheesecake, which I hope I am not too full to try someday.", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AcvB6zFXu7kErZ-gafecIA", "review_id": "SqnQE4AULWGTyUq3GYRhog", "text": "Our family of four dined at Vin Santo the Monday after the new year.  We expected it to be quiet but it was a happy busy place.  The lone chef in the kitchen kept food coming at a steady pace, quicker then anticipated.  The two wait staff was attentive, friendly and very professional.  \n  \nWe had a white pizza appetizer, loved the dried tomato pesto.  We each ordered an entree which were all very good.  The  fine sauces, ingredients and preparation was far superior/delicious compared to the usual Italian restaurant!!  Portions were very large so three of us enjoyed them again the next day.  We enjoyed tastes of two desserts, tirimisu and bread pudding.  Again treats for the next day.\n\nGreat food, great service and a casual friendly atmosphere, a restaurant  to return to again and again!!", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PTnQtmk2EdBhMiWXSUYLPA", "review_id": "bAK2cDtFNV0NoTqi9WcU6Q", "text": "Great Italian eatery. The atmosphere is homey and intimate. I had the spaghetti with pine nuts, olives, capers, and anchovies in homemade tomato sauce. This dish was alright. I liked the idea of adding pine nuts, but the olives AND capers made it too salty for my tastes. I had some leftovers and they were definitely better the next day even if they were still a little salty. \n\nDEFINITELY get the Tirimasu cake while there. It was wonderful. Not too rich, but soaked in expresso and very flavorful. There is a mascarpone cheese based whip cream which is light and not too sweet that makes the cake amazing.", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6SzVnxe4jK2V4pfrdpVNbQ", "review_id": "tMXzi7Sxymo0pi74LDzMfg", "text": "Balling in Middleton. Definitely a good place if you don't mind driving from Madtown.", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c8Hn7WwLY_Pj4hSg_PdkhA", "review_id": "uppF0LQnN9cmbyAa0zoaAg", "text": "My boyfriend surprised me for Valentines day here, impressive I know :).  It was like we were back in Italy.  It's a tiny little place with very authentic italian dishes.  They make the lasagna fresh in individual servings when you order it.  It was amazing.  I had the seafood pasta (my standard order) which was HUGE.  I mean you should definitely split this.  We ended the night with the tiramisu .... and let me tell you, I am a tiramisu connoisseur (i pretty much order it every time it's on the menu) and this was the BEST tiramisu I have ever had.  It even beats the stuff I had in Italy.  \nAll in all this a perfect romantic, date place and I would definitely return.", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Me14ToRg4pzJGThwI5wGtg", "review_id": "yhUZI9xK5aRKHwrzQ42NCQ", "text": "\"Ummm Good. Yummy. Tasty. What is this delicious piece? Do you wanna try this? It's good.\"\n\nThose are pretty much what my bf and I said to each other during our Valentine's day dinner. No footsies or romantic hand holding but just shuffling forks with an extreme eager to try each other's plate. Vin Santo is THAT good. \n\nI got seafood Ravioli with pine nuts, which completely blew me away. It is by far the best Italian food I've ever had. They made their own bread: crisp and tender. Their Tiramisu will brighten up all of your taste bulbs. Appetizers and desserts are made for sharing, so be friendly to each other, less conservative and share. Go make a reservation now. You'll love this place.", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1g3MBbRJyyhz5tC2Ayc3rA", "review_id": "yJiUNV_-80826DyDpLhyew", "text": "Party of 4 celebrating a birthday...Seated immediately. Intimate seating, some chairs a little close. Food was delivered piping hot and service was good. Food we had was the lasagne(huge portions) and salmon and one spaghettti, all outstanding. No salads, but they looked good. The only annoyance was the chef/owner? Numerous times during our dinner he was grumbling/shouting loud enough for us to hear from our table, kinda shouting at his sous chef or someone in the kitchen and on several occasions came out and sat and kinda watched people eating..(weird)and grumbled to the hostess about not doing her job.In appearance, she seemed to be very efficient at her job and had stopped at our table and asked how our food was, etc. Upon leaving, he was in the front of the house grumbling again....Not a good thing to do! I would go again, based on the food, but hope this man\nleaves his sour attitude out of the customers face..Tiramusu amazing. Fed all four of us with no problem.", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S-YYRRyEa7H_Z4lcVwRVJg", "review_id": "VZS4_pNCLAXMVtKzJCFdwQ", "text": "Was up in Madtown from Chicago to run the Crazylegs and used that as a nice excuse to carbo load.\n\nWas absolutely blown away by the food here.  There is plenty of great Italian in Chicago and this was equal to better than anything I've had in Little Italy.\n\nWe split a couple caesar salads, Salsiccia Rossa, Pollo Tuscana, and Linquini Pecorino.  Everything was incredible fresh and tasty.  Pasta was cooked to a PERFECT al dente on all dishes.  Nothing was oversauced.  The homemade Italian sausage was awesome (wish it was spicier). Honestly some of the best homemade Italian I've ever had.\n\nAmbiance is great, feels like you're in someone's home.  The tables and chairs look like a collection from a garage sale... mean that in a good way.  There'a a really tiny bar upfront that seats 4 people.\n\nDo NOT miss the tiramisu-- simple sensational.  Canoli was good but was my least favorite part of the meal.  Shell was a little too overcooked for me and found the filling to be good but a little gritty.\n\nAll in all easy 4, if not 4.5 stars.  Will be back next time up in the area.,", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I8EPMoFv-EIUxhpPrSE9Cw", "review_id": "zNS_yKuA87voUvqEzmRwCQ", "text": "Adam was my server and did a great job of suggesting things as well as being a helpful opinion when I was choosing between one dish or another...\n-Calamari was heavenly and really hearty and heavy...this is not the kind of calamari that you get at Olive Garden or most Italian restaurants...this was heavenly...perfect bit of spiciness and the portion was enormous\n-Scampi Gabriela...was amazing...the pasta was perfectly al dente...and the shrimp were huge...a legitimate dinner portion that you had to take home\n-Bread Pudding for dessert...not at all the type that you get at other restaurants again...this was mushy and didn't resemble the bread pudding I'm use to...but it was actually the best bread pudding I've ever had...it was simply mouthwatering\n-I had a glass of pinot noir with my dinner and it was a great accompaniment to my meal\nOne of the owners...Clarissa came by and personally asked how I liked the food and the service...we had a long chat...told her what I loved and a few pointers...she has the same name as my mom so I instantly felt a connection with her...\nThis is a MUST when in town...I will definitely be back!", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "m2sA-yoefbf5O9AvTqDv1A", "review_id": "n8MOvJSD0AexJPUw-DT_yA", "text": "I would love to rate their food, but never got the opportunity.  Happened to stop there on a Saturday evening at about 5:45p and could not even get in the door because the hostess was blocking the area with a party of four.  Instead of taking the party aside so we could enter, and I should point out I was on crutches, she had us wait outside until she could seat them.  We entered AND STEPPED ASIDE so others could enter.  There were three in a our party.  When she asked if we had reservations, I replied no,  and she commented NO?  You KNOW IT IS SATURDAY.  I wanted to say yes, yesterday was Friday and tomorrow is Sunday.  Instead I replied that I was TERRIBLY sorry i did not realize i needed a reservation, and she once again reminded me it was SATURDAY.  I had never been there and did not realize that it was a quaint, small place.  Had I known, I would certainly made a reservation.  I probably will not make a reservation and try the menu since the hostess obviously thought I did not know what day it was.  Yes, it is probably my loss, but I don't enjoy being insulted.", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PFg_sTO-yCdhGl9ukyt4bw", "review_id": "H5iKMN6E608z4W57CTuW1w", "text": "I can't think of anything bad to say about Vin Santo! The prices are the same as Olive Garden but the food is 10x the quality and 5x as authentic!  I have eaten at Vin Santo five times now and I am never disappointed, everything I have had is delicious, and the dessert (bread pudding, tiramisu) is to die for.  The owner is very sweet and accommodating and she is there everytime I go, it's a local family owned business with world class cuisine!", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fFKjBGY3qsd2_FVADHxeCA", "review_id": "WbAbLIfOVdAcptSmGiuOmQ", "text": "Really a wonderful Italian Food experience.\n\nEverything was delicious.  Service was attentive, but not overly stuffy.\n\nBread pudding is unattractive, but super delicious.\n\nPrice is high, but worth it.", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kLJsqZ3nwA3DBRd0tmBR_A", "review_id": "-f6VrEgO1aqybYgnHhSpOQ", "text": "Everything was baked fresh, so expect a little bit of a longer wait, but well worth it. Very generous portions -- best plan would probably be to get salads and split an entree or plan to bring some home with you. I had the italian sausage lasagna, which was very very good.", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x7Np-ngv33RIxVigvVaWsw", "review_id": "bXc9PEVVvV_gxiZ5UGYClA", "text": "I would rate vin santo at 2.5 stars for food and 4 stars for service. I guess I'm used to great Italian fare in San francisco, but the food at Vin Santo didnt quite cut it for me both times I've eaten here. The portions are large, but taste doesnt cut it for me.", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tKIXfXt4C1jxz8eB0akdKQ", "review_id": "P4omt38_0dRdvVSOF_txFg", "text": "Outstanding! This was our first time here and it was great. The server was very nice and responsive (he could have known a little more about the wine selection, but that wasn't a big deal). The food was great, light sauces and tons of flavor. We will definitely be back!", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ASga8Z46hTZgydJqjyKHvA", "review_id": "j_pfAlekLj5yLKRAq3tVbw", "text": "This is my new favorite restaurant in the Madison area.  Everything that crossed our table from the fresh pastas to the delicious sauces was a treat.  The portions were generous and the prices reasonable.  The calamari in the appetizer was tender and delicious in a rich and spicy tomato/fennel sauce.  The puttanesca sauce was dense with olives and the whole cloves of roasted garlic were a real treat.  The bread pudding was very good, but for me was a little heavy on the cinnamon.  I think I'll go with the Tiramisu next time.  Our water was pleasant and attentive.  The atmosphere was casual and cozy/romantic...  but I would rather see real candles on the tables vs the battery operated tea lights.", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DBp9UzN6WyaFhqzTn7dXIw", "review_id": "PKyDHLs3HMyKRRJC0ibQvw", "text": "GET THE BREAD PUDDING!!!\n...This is a nice restaurant that is cramped and casually decorated. The food is the stand out. The front is run by one of the owners and her service is very brief as she seats you and quickly moves on to the next task. The waitresses do a great job with the specials and describing the menu. Food is delivered in an acceptable amount of time. You can see the chef and the kitchen through the window between the kitchen and the dining room which is always fun. Their red sauce has a bit of spicy heat to it. \nMy wife and I really do like this place for its great food and for its character.", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0WdhTivnuy86t3SAankR-A", "review_id": "gfOmsDmfTtqnKPQillwe2Q", "text": "Average food, good service, poor ambience. If you want something a lot better and don't mind the extra bucks, go around the corner to Louisianne's.", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6E7uP_vSGFVZt1_OoUVfYw", "review_id": "DMhUJCy6woHIkE-5B_qAMQ", "text": "Fresh Italian food with a emphasis on fish dishes and cream sauces.", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5dFetCtnBasBxbIEOIaG7g", "review_id": "EeXeEJlcdu8dfQU2Q-O80A", "text": "I had an unbelievable experience yesterday. I went to Vin Santo hoping to order some food to go. Upon brief greeting the owner informed us that they \"don't do takeout on the weekend\". This is astonishing and something that has never happened to me before.  I am a foodie an have dined on 5 different continents, including Michelin rated restaurants. Shocked, we went to Villa Dolce where the owner was very accommodating to our take out request. The food was delicious and very reasonably priced. Your loss Vin Santo. We are never coming back.", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0XHdtG4dvL1A4rJi7TF77A", "review_id": "mqZavFB_JgMGEGpQg0KPmw", "text": "All I ever want is to go to a restaurant and get a giant bowl of fresh pasta that is stuffed with seafood, and that's what I got! \n\nThey are super duper friendly here.  It is a nice restaurant, but not stuffy at all.  Leave the tuxes at home boys. The atmosphere is more casual and quaint. The dishes are more rustic Italian, rather than fancy schmansy Italian. The bread pudding comes a little messy, but so good, the table will definitely fight for it.\n\nThere isn't much seating, so be sure to make a reservation ahead of time. You can even do it online, so that's cool. \n\nPlus, the aroma is completely mouth watering.  Can't wait to go back there. \nNeed. More. Pasta.", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QnKaC8JVnLqy9K1KW6VltA", "review_id": "QlyV-WWANjXMjq77Bxi17A", "text": "Great food, portions could be smaller. A little pricey for Middleton. Would try somewhere else next time but would also not hesitate to return.", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ma7C776hT5ynLXqiqGbD8Q", "review_id": "v0JP2U74f-m-Tu7lWiSLqg", "text": "One of Middleton's hidden gems.  It's our favorite place to go for special occasions! Be sure to try the \"lasagna of the day\". It's always worth it.", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2lDxT5vQAKH_EPPbxAACBQ", "review_id": "WzK009V5QtQUVuemDFQz-A", "text": "it was okay.....small place but the food was good....large portions....", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5A9eyz0IiVdj0k5LQ5taeA", "review_id": "OQ1cccHcttD8VNVFdfDt0A", "text": "Does not live up to a recent review in Madison paper.  \nCons: Too pricey & ala carte.  The pasta dishes in range $15- $20. The entrees: $20 - 30. The decor needs fresh paint and new carpet  and the restroom slightly grotty. Server forgot to put in some of our order.  My ravioli vin santo was lacking flavor.  Need to serve parmesan cheese with the bread & oil.\nPlus: Nice people.  Good Tuscan mushroom soup.\nFor the tiny storefront, family restaurant it is priced too high which sets your expectations higher and does not live up to those expectations.  It would be fine for your corner Italian joint for everyday meals if they offered a salad with the meal and cut their $$.", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1Uhy0IGBZ0fzLpXD7VEpbQ", "review_id": "zx4BopmOau4okP_aSR03yQ", "text": "Unbelievably disappointed.  I'm in town for business, and went on a week night.  They were not terribly busy, but as a solo diner, I was treated quite poorly.  Mostly ignored during my meal, I had to get up to chase someone down just for a water refill.  Not once did anyone check on my meal (I would have loved a second glass of wine), which wasn't stellar anyway.  \nI did stop and tell the woman at the front that not every diner has the luxury of being able to eat with family or friends, and that I felt my service was horrible.  Maybe it'll spare the next person eating alone and hoping for good service.\nI travel to Madison Wi frequently for work, and I can tell you that they'll not get repeat business from me.", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vLFk6nslFe35NKvlU2Tz9Q", "review_id": "RsJDhYyRYuWGpJWXF_W7iQ", "text": "Vin Santo is a good, but small Italian restaurant in Middleton.\n\nThere's a larger selection of pastas at this place than most other Italian restaurants in the area. But other than that, it seems like the standard Italian. The lasagna is okay, but small. But most of the pasta dishes are legit and are served with good portions. Service is kind of slow and I'd recommend getting a reservation on weekends.\n\nNonetheless, dessert is great. Though expensive, their Italian bread pudding and tiramisu are huge and tasty.", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IU9ArEUIijrMqNEgVKZDuw", "review_id": "g7LEzWpCcZLif3JztUC9Qw", "text": "I absolutely loved this little restaurant! Its tucked away and has a very intimate atmosphere. The Italian food tastes homemade and authentic.\n\nThis is a great place for a date but not for a family.", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "URw2mP76_1JQFZXKAwda4A", "review_id": "39H0t8ZSG1HW8tklMWGY3A", "text": "The food is very good, but overpriced.\n\nMy wife's favorite dessert is bread pudding and I was told this place has the best bread pudding around, and it did not disappoint, it was excellent. The food was also very good. My wife ordered mushroom and onion ravioli and her dish was better than mine. I ordered a pasta dish with sauteed shrimp, spicy italian sausage and chicken. It was also excellent, but I thought it could've done without the chicken. I started with a caesar salad and it tasted really fishy. Also, the portions are huge, if you're going with one other person, you could probably split everything.\n\nThe service was excellent, but the decor wasn't very appealing, and as other reviewers have mentioned, it's a very small space. I'd check it out, especially to try the bread putting, but it's not a must.", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-lbftcRB9CB68DQkKnDg-A", "review_id": "zQ9d6j7LnwmOtoP6PNAtjA", "text": "Nice place.  Like others said not really that impressive on the inside, the tables are really jammed in there.  I guess that ok if you don't mind you waitresses butt in your face and food when she is at the table next to you.  I ordered pasta with scallops, shrimp, mussels, and calamari with a slightly spicy tomato sauce.  It was ok.  The pasta was cooked perfect.  And again like others said, it really lacked salt.  The seafood was good lots of mussels could have used more shrimp and scallops and a lot less squid!  My wife had the special of giant homemade ravioli with a caramelized onion and portabello mushrooms in a balsamic sauce.  This was really tasty.  The bread pudding is amazing!  Not pretty to look at but delicious!  The coffee is great too!  Would give more stars if they used a little more salt and a few less tables.  I would have also liked to see a few more meat choices.  The menu is really mostly seafood and chicken.  A few sausage offerings but no other choices of meat.  A nice steak would do wonders.", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SEJWhA6MRIavK4b3pGxwTg", "review_id": "bd0O0uPzzeNnoIRFhXMp1w", "text": "With all of the Italian restaurants in Madison It's hard for me to give this place more than 3 stars. We started out with Mussels that were served in a butter sauce. The mussels tasted a little bit fishy for my liking. For my main course I had veal tortellini. The better half had a shrimp pasta in a white cream sauce. Her dish was far btter than mine. For desert we had bread pudding and tiramisu. Both were excellent.  My Biggest gripes about this place were the kitchen is super small, so it can take quite a while to get your food. Also, they have very few options for kids.", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "Nk-itx7fbK6dNgkHlEzbfQ", "review_id": "cESuSdVHdYgPHTzkAJNRWQ", "text": "BEWARE: SERVING SIZES ARE GINORMOUS!\n\nWe did not know this^^ and over-ordered!! Next time the BF and I are splitting a plate of pasta! \nCalamari appetizer was SO inexpensive and SO much food! In fact I think all their dishes are underpriced for the quantity that you get. This was the most delicious app I have had--so flavorful and so FRESH! \nOn top of the calamari we also got the sausage pasta and the seafood pasta. Both had heaping amounts of food and delicious in their own sense. We were seafood-ed out after the appetizer so we were devouring the sausage pasta. The sauce for the sausage pasta was amazing--we took the noodles from the seafood dish and dunked it in the other plate's sauce to drink it all up :)", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6MYEMoBDkhNj76KA_hzEyw", "review_id": "5qdfpFsBQ2iKFrlQSsHQwg", "text": "Not exactly a hot spot for me, dinner was good, but I've had better...", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E7To2SbAowepfGEd9ixXew", "review_id": "xOGSCYFNdL4iZGSwz5eiLA", "text": "Unbelievably good food. Portions are huge and everything is freshly prepared and flavorful. The ravioli is excellent! Authentic and homemade. Friendly servers and it can get pretty crowded so make a reservation on the weekend!", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xb14lJiqtDohlr0txLM8NA", "review_id": "RKBI6d18NFspey3wKi8u-g", "text": "On rare occasions I am transported back to Italy--either by the ambiance, the hospitality, or the flavors of a restaurant. Tonight I have had that experience as a result of the hospitality and flavors of Vin Santo. I had the ravioli pasta special and it was wonderful. The decor is somewhat meh, but the food was great. The servers make the cocktails, which seemed odd. I will come back with each visit to Madison...", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x9nYIVx4TEF_KfHt4Im39A", "review_id": "penY0izSkr04LvjTznxjUw", "text": "My wife and I ended up here because it had outdoor seating and was happy to accommodate our dogs.  It had excellent service.  The food was fantastic.  The plates we had were simple fare with exceptional ingredients.  The chef did a wonderful job mixing and balancing flavors.  Even the bar tender nailed the Bellini's. It is very reasonable priced by which I mean a good, long dinner (2 hours+) for two with appetizer and drinks will probably come to about $100.  It is worth it!  If just having dinner and a glass of wine expect somewhere closer to $50-$60.  This is a great place to dine!", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dH6503VACM6OKxsz4weYvg", "review_id": "f7IhGMCOeWkMEJTf_-ztGg", "text": "After looking around Madison for a good and authentic Italian place, Vin Santo has the potential.  The pasta is definitely fresh, and the tiramisu was very good.  Downsides - I felt that the dishes could have used more finesse in the seasoning and flavor and less in the overall amount, they were tasty but did not just pop out at me.  For instance, the ravioli was great - good pasta and sauce, but the spinach stuffing was just bland.  Nevertheless, I will go back - need to find out if some of those spicier dishes are truly spicy.", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CX-pbGRwZRqDdo6o8Vic0g", "review_id": "q4khsjSTWRS5nTPcpwZJTA", "text": "This is one of my favorite restaurants in Middleton. The hostess and servers are friendly, and the food is delicious. Entrees are large and flavorful. Salads are also large and fresh. Salad is not included with an entree, but if you decide to add one to your order, I suggest splitting it. The salad is large enough to be a meal for some folks. \n\nFor an entree, I highly recommend the scampi diavalio. It's a heavenly dish with campanelle pasta, sausage, chicken, shrimp, bell peppers, onions, and olive oil. There are also some red pepper flakes to add a spicy kick, but the spice is definitely not overpowering to my taste. \n\nOverall, this is a wonderful local restaurant with a cozy, friendly atmosphere and great food. I highly recommend it.", "business_id": "q8fD82us6uuGufvI44NoAg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y-nr6eaHwP3HF1jV4JKDJw", "review_id": "T8MsKRwyVofGfa_tKejfgQ", "text": "I've walked past the Soup Factory numerous times on my way into Barriques. I decided to finally stop in yesterday.\n\nNow, as you can guess, this place's focus is....SOUP. They do have a wide selection of salads and sandwiches(both hot and cold). I decided to try the chicken and mushroom stew, and half of a caprese sandwich. I really like it when I have the half sandwich option, so I don't feel stuffed to the brim adding a soup. \n\nThe stew was really good, almost as good as my fave at Java Cat! The sandwich was decent, but nothing amazing. It's pretty easy to smear pesto on a slice of bread with tomato and mozzarella and squeeze it on a griddle!\n\nI'll definitely be stopping back in to try another soup this fall/winter!", "business_id": "oc0rCahXOaJeHLzzDdSfyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m03Pw_Pgz7FMliwjkgPHnA", "review_id": "9qzcNRhYH-KFqLYjm6Sfkw", "text": "The soup wasn't bad, but the guy who was serving it was really creepy and totally ruined the entire experience. Plus, they were out of my first and second choices even though they were supposed to be open for 2 more hours.", "business_id": "oc0rCahXOaJeHLzzDdSfyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CdKX95dMySpzWX4XQ2k01A", "review_id": "NZTrlTmq5HIvLKEX3mnpKQ", "text": "I didn't know what to expect from The Soup Factory, but I liked what I found! I visited around noon on a weekday and the place was hopping with what seemed to be a local business crowd. I ordered the Cheesy Caprese sandwich and loved it. I sampled some of the soups as well and all were good, but maybe not great. There are about 8 different varieties of soup to choose from each day, everything from different chilis to stews to bisques--you won't get bored. And a regular menu of salads and sandwiches is available. Friendly, hard-working staff.", "business_id": "oc0rCahXOaJeHLzzDdSfyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y-nr6eaHwP3HF1jV4JKDJw", "review_id": "GUeYf9G1MoBxcM22C3MwOA", "text": "I've gone here a few times to see bands. It's alright. The bar is fairly large, and they have volleyball outside. I've never been impressed with the barstaff. Not exactly running up to greet you and get your order, and the mixed drinks are always a bit off. I've never had any of the food, but I've heard it's decent. I will go here again if there's a band I want to see(because it's only a few blocks from home), but you'll never hear me say \"Whadya say we go to the Tavern for a night of fun?!?!\"", "business_id": "Nj0vQjUYjaa7qbvZlEr2jQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hJbhbqg-x3TFzhvqqwl5RA", "review_id": "6reOuf_Ygel3Y395-PTdeg", "text": "The Club Tavern is an interesting bar. It has a wide range of crowd members from the youthful to the middle aged.  I've been to this bar on numerous occasions for volleyball, and hanging out. and for most times its been a pleasant experience. The drinks are fairly priced, there is a lot of space so you don't feel crowded and usually the music is fair. \n\nSome points of concern though arrive with smoking. When will they make it a state wide band to smoke in bars and restaurants.  The bartenders also seem a little snobby on occasion. \n\nI wouldn't say this is the bar to go if your looking to have a great night but if you want a fun/interesting night with some interesting characters make sure you visit.", "business_id": "Nj0vQjUYjaa7qbvZlEr2jQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xcuxY7TjWZtF5XqGYvEBVQ", "review_id": "9BcptkO2TC2qnVfv1bi80Q", "text": "The wait staff were non-existent, the food was atrocious, the mixed drinks weren't drinkable, and the atmosphere was filthy. What more can I say? Ick.", "business_id": "Nj0vQjUYjaa7qbvZlEr2jQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_zetgIkNumP5tMzP6cAWsg", "review_id": "I6sVsxz1E6fpJYP5_Pd78Q", "text": "A quiet bar out in Middleton, it's certainly not the worst, but it ain't the greatest either.\n\nHaving now played 2 sessions of their \"intermediate\" volleyball leagues, I'm wishing the second one ended sooner.  They need to drag folks in, so they make you play, come hell or high water.  I've heard rumors of sand volleyball...in the snow.  Maybe I'm just bitter. cold.\n\nThe food is nothing worth writing home about.  The sandwiches are pretty standard fare and nachos are decent.  I'm a sucker for seasoned fries and they're pretty decent here, so I'll add another star.  Unfortunately, the beer isn't cheap, nor were there other obvious specials.  Look around and find somewhere else if you're out for an evening of drinking.\n\nThe TVs aren't all that great for a sports bar, which the Club Tavern tries to achieve, as far as I can tell.  There is a projector and large screen, but I haven't seen it used.They've got a couple of pool tables and dartboards as well.\n\nThe bartenders aren't terrible, it just takes some time for them to warm up to you.  After my 4th or 5th trip there (again, because of the volleyball league), they were friendly and joking around with the crew.", "business_id": "Nj0vQjUYjaa7qbvZlEr2jQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "hIHxwlFDYLscbk3JvC5IvA", "text": "I want to like this place - I really, really do.  But it's fairly rundown, the bar staff makes you feel as if you're ruining their day by asking for a drink, the food is average, and the bathroom conjures memories of b-list horror movie finales.  \n\nI've spent a few afternoons here watching the game, and even while sitting at the bar and tipping well with every drink, service is lackluster at best.  I've had their breakfast and some of the lunch fare - meh, nothing spectacular by any means.\n\nVery much \"the working man's bar,\" and I appreciate that aspect, but I can't help but feel like I'm just a step away from getting jabbed with a broken bottle or otherwise needing a tetanus shot whenever I stop by The Club Tavern.  \n\nMiddleton has better bars - try The Midtown Pub or Paul's Neighborhood Bar for a more personable and less sketchy experience.", "business_id": "Nj0vQjUYjaa7qbvZlEr2jQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7zBbi9ux0WUU9LByZjCwgw", "review_id": "HlSVhdILxJkC3MpGpHS-ow", "text": "745 on a Friday night with two of my buddies.   We all got the fish fry plus some deep fried shrimp.   Service was attentive, but everything seemed to go wrong.  Out of sirloin and a certain beer.   Forgot to give us the soup until after the entree arrived.  Fish was average for the price, I couldn't imagine it was made to order.  Cole saw sucked,  it was soggy lettuce smothered in warm mayonnaise.", "business_id": "Nj0vQjUYjaa7qbvZlEr2jQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3nY3ADmywVm6cjMDyZmK4g", "review_id": "gdS6waUvYmnpQX3LMPCNCQ", "text": "Fantastic for St Patrick's Day - I've been looking for a worthy destination since Irish Waters closed five or so years ago, and have finally found it! Great meal, great value, fantastic, speedy service and perfect atmosphere. \n\nOnly thing lacking is the quality if the corned beef - if it were a little better of a cut, I'd have given it five stars.\n\nYum.", "business_id": "Nj0vQjUYjaa7qbvZlEr2jQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "21ns83SSpXwojmk4IGo2dw", "review_id": "OE93Bp-zt1RBijoIizOpYA", "text": "Horrendously managed. Terrible service. Very rude and the managers seem to treat their employees with no respect. The drinks a watery and the tap selection is average. Food is ok but not worth a trip over to this joint. I don't recommend.", "business_id": "Nj0vQjUYjaa7qbvZlEr2jQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_ohPF8fo5ifWiMOrEPrC8Q", "review_id": "bDrbT7bJHQTnPtoMv51NYw", "text": "I dont know why people are ripping Club Tavern a new one, I love this place!! The drinks are cheap; I've purchased vodka tonics for $3 and top shelf for $4!  Its never too packed and the bartenders are always beyond friendly.  They probably also have the best bloody mary's  and chaser Ive had for those hair of the dog mornings.  And plus they have a slot machine there that pays out in cash, you cant really beat that!", "business_id": "Nj0vQjUYjaa7qbvZlEr2jQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XmSPy_RTZArCirAqWsVP6w", "review_id": "1FYSmGQbXdq9F_8PDPflRg", "text": "Do not get involved in their Brewer giveaway nights! No bartender is aware of promotion or rules which are clearly printed on posters.!  Wearing Brewer gear a requirement to win tickets and jersey. Three people in the place with gear on,not one of those won!? Hmmmm.........When asked,reply was Ben won[10 seconds after game concluded..]..Of course\"Ben\" could not be found! . A fraud! Doubt anything awarded!", "business_id": "Nj0vQjUYjaa7qbvZlEr2jQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k757Jx5Sa3dfqGAOSqJLpA", "review_id": "z9MsvPHB4PcuhzRmquarJg", "text": "A friend proposed Club Tavern for fish fry.  None of us had ever been there.\nWhile the food overall wasnt the WORST I've had, I wouldnt recommend eating there unless someone buys your meal for you, or youve been stranded on a desert island for 5 years and this is the first \"real\" meal you've had in ages.  To some, it may make you want to go back to the island...atleast food is fresh.\n\nWe arrived 10 mins after the 4 other people of our party, after 20 more minutes the waiter came back to see what we wanted to drink.  Forgot to note, for a Friday night at 7:30 the place was pretty much empty in the dining area.\n\nI ordered a diet pepsi and the others ordered random alcoholic drinks.  My soda was flat, watery and had some kind of scum on top of it.  I thought I may be crazy, so everyone at the table tried the soda and agreed it was disgusting.  Waiter came back and I asked for a diet dew instead.  Received a diet dew that tasted a little less flat.....but now the glass had a leak in it while went everywhere.  Asked for a glass from the bar w diet pepsi.  It seemed a little less flat, but not by much.  Atleast that glass was clean.\nFriend ordered the hog heaven, bloody mary with bacon infused vodka.  He said it wasnt the worst drink, but mainly tasted like greasy bacon fat, not a smokey bacon flavor.  Didnt try it myself.\n\nAfter the soda ordeal, it had been 20 mins since we arrived I ordered some Moo-skis as an appetizer, which are listed as hashbrowns covered in bacon, onion, and cheese from what i remember.\n20 mins after that waiter came back to take our order.  I gave him my order of all you can eat fish and asked about the appetizer.  He said \"oh ya, forgot about those, theyll be right up.\"\n5 or 6 minutes later, he came back to check our drink status, and said \"Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaand.....you had moo-skis.....theyll be here soon.\"\n5 or 6 mins later again he brought out the moo-skis.\n\nThey were hashbrowns on a small side plate with a small layer of shredded mozza on top.  Very plain and greasy tasting.  Realized there should be bacon and onion...which i found tiiiiny few far between pieces inside hash later.  For the 3 or 4 dollars, would have been better used for just plain hashbrowns at a diner for a dollar.\n\nFinally get the all you can eat fish which had 2 pieces of pollock, beer battered fries, tartar, and coleslaw:\nFish: ok sized. breading was hard(which i like), taste ok. Not worst Ive had, but no where near good.\nFries: Were best part of the meal.\nTartar: Different, paprika or something in it for a red color.  didnt taste any dill.\nColeslaw:  Im not sure you could even call this slaw.  It was literally a small cup of mayo, with maybe 2 tiny forks of cabbage.  Im not exaggerating that it was a little liquidy...it was literally SOUP.\n\nOrdered a 2nd piece of fish which I got 5 mins later w more tartar.\n\nWe were still eating and I ordered a 3rd piece of fish.\nHe came back with our checks after 10 mins.  We laughed that the forgetting of the fish was on par w our night.  2 friends paid seperate and we had 2 parties of 2.  Super simple orders, but he ended up bringing the bills up wrong 3 times so we had to continue to correct.  Had to take our payments one at a time which added another 10 mins.\n\nFinishing up our bills........and kitchen staff brings me the last piece of fish about 30 mins after ordering it and when we were getting up.\n\nMaybe it was a one time bad experience, but considering how dead it was on a friday night....Im guessing our experience is pretty representative of the food/wait staff which is a shame since the place really has a nice flair or feel inside it.\n\nThe best part of the experience was the upbeat classic 80s music.\n\nWe  all received buy one get one coupons upon leaving.  Not sure if it was just us or everyone gets them.\n\n30 mins after getting home, I spent lots of time in the bathroom as it all came rushing out the bottom pipes.  I have an iron stomach and don't get messed up by much.\n\ngirlfriend edit:  Reminded me she didnt get the salad she ordered and had to ask.  Also noted her old fashioned came w cherries and olives in it, which is taboo? Supposed to be one or other?  Im a crazy WI who doesnt order many OF's, so not sure about this.", "business_id": "Nj0vQjUYjaa7qbvZlEr2jQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5oiKV8sHdB5dEX88OX67YA", "review_id": "5JXMEK6dOc1kKByQzSDWjw", "text": "I used to love stopping by this place on Taco Mondays. I think you used to get 5 for a dollar at one point and you could get a pitcher of spotted cow for like $9 so you just couldnt beat it. Slowly they started upping the prices etc.. I think they must have gotten a new fish because for the last couple years its had a metallic taste... It's one of those things where they seem to have chose quantity over quality..", "business_id": "Nj0vQjUYjaa7qbvZlEr2jQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w8CIc5wvjyae8sZINowV6w", "review_id": "p3Hk0fDK_fAIppNWvBkX_Q", "text": "Went to The Club this morning for Sunday brunch (which we normally do). Usually have eggs/bacon/muffin or toast but today splurged on French toast. Was VERY good - Love my French toast crispy and this totally hit the spot. We always ask for our bacon crispy, and today's was no exception. We also stopped in Wednesday for Bingo/Trivia night. I thought I was good on trivia, but Moose came up with stumpers I couldn't even find on my phone on Google - but others got them. We had burgers that night and they were great. Exactly what we ordered. Even the onion rings were hot and quite tasty.\n\nWait staff is a hoot - they enjoy shaking things up with different songs that all present can enjoy - who doesn't like Muppets doing Queen's \"Bohemian Rhapsody\"?? They're all very accommodating with tv channel change requests, please turn up/down the music, etc.\n\nBEST NIGHT TO GO: Badger Band Concert Day in April! The Club gets a bus for Thursday night's concert and you are fed a catered dinner prior to boarding. There's way too much food and it's all really good - don't get me started on the Jambalaya! - whole thing is a great deal.\n\nMy husband and I have enjoyed The Club for years ... and will continue to.", "business_id": "Nj0vQjUYjaa7qbvZlEr2jQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w9ZhU1UGLPtZ8X2vH3hr5A", "review_id": "fi-E6YssGLzswEtCpFTzEA", "text": "Not my favorite live music venue in town.  They pull in good local acts weekly, and the drinks are tasty and inexpensive enough, but it's a bit too loud to enjoy the performances without blowing out an eardrum.  Do stop-in to see Moose, though - he's cool.", "business_id": "Nj0vQjUYjaa7qbvZlEr2jQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o5R28MR1V8cEJQFrmdkGRA", "review_id": "5XjmQvudVrIsqzISXTtlaw", "text": "When I go to the Club Tavern, it's a little bit like going home. No, really, I used to live upstairs. I wouldn't call it fine dining, but the food is good. I'm a big fan of the Moose Burger, though I change it up a little bit. It comes with 3 slices of cheese, ham, mushrooms, and bbq sauce, but I have them ditch the mushrooms (i'm allergic) and add bacon and a fried egg, because i LIKE my burgers to give me heart palpitations. Monday night taco nights are pretty awesome, The tacos aren't anything fancy, but they're cheap, and help to offset the copious amounts of tap beer I tend to imbibe. (note: if you drink it straight from the pitcher, it still counts as ONE beer) Club Tavern also offers a pretty good breakfast, and they have specials for the early birds. Best bloody mary in town, (except mine of course, but I live 1000 miles away now...) Happy  hour at the Club was always my favorite. 75 cent pints of Miller High Life. Not the world's greatest beer, but definitely affordable during happy hour. I always like to visit the Club when I get back to town.", "business_id": "Nj0vQjUYjaa7qbvZlEr2jQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w8CIc5wvjyae8sZINowV6w", "review_id": "2IIjkQ8_hMtwgSn8tzFArQ", "text": "New kitchen manager is making some great food these days! AWESOME fish fry on Friday night. Soup is outstanding and service is friendly and fast, and fun! There's also a new appetizer on the menu that is quite tasty  - spring rolls with a raspberry sauce and a cucumber/garlic pepper sauce - just outstanding! Service is friendly, too!", "business_id": "Nj0vQjUYjaa7qbvZlEr2jQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XmSPy_RTZArCirAqWsVP6w", "review_id": "EvDGfPR9okPcMQUufa3Q2A", "text": "Usually don't like going for oil changes as i just want the \"basic oil change\",and not trying  to sell me on other things.,I can do basic filters,wipers etc on my own at a much more reasonable cost.This place was different.I was told by the friendly and professional manager [Patrick White] only of things to keep an eye on.As Heathers review indicates, fluids were topped ,interior vacuumed.windows washed and I too was in and out in 15 minutes.All for 29.95,the early bird special price [before 10am]..A painless experience and I too will be back.", "business_id": "ugGTR2EvJ0c_-TpMS1LSNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Yhlx0ob3UDz2PcJRat2QgQ", "review_id": "UwBMnvW0cXLqxQDHO84Ugg", "text": "I don't like getting oil changes. In fact, I avoid them. Not because I don't want to pay for them. Not because I am irresponsible. No. It is because I hate the whole spiel they have to give me about selling me all the other stuff and services even when I tell them no ahead of time.\nThat part aside, I had a fantastic experience with this location. I dropped my car off, walked the block down the road, saw a client in their home, walked back and my car was done. Seeing as I dropped my car off before 10 am (Early bird special is from 7-10 am), I saved an additional 10 dollars. They vacuumed my interior and washed my windows better than the homeless guys on the corners. Yes. I shall be back and it will be before 10 am. Just please, stop trying to up-sell me. My little car doesn't need all that nonsense when it is slated for a trip to the junkyard/big sleep in the near future.", "business_id": "ugGTR2EvJ0c_-TpMS1LSNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "sbDeq14pOdaNd4ZkQsLE5g", "text": "Quick review: Family-run breakfast/lunch joint with your typical diner staples.  Quaint and cozy, lots of comfort foods.  Nothing spectacular, though the homemade breads are quite good.  A bit on the pricey side and can fill-up with people quickly, especially on the weekends.\n\nDetailed review:\nI've lived near C's for about a year now, and have never stopped-in to check it out.  Folks at work gave mixed reviews - some raved about the place, others gave it a \"Meh.\"  I run past it nearly every morning and they always seem to have a good-sized crowd, especially on Saturdays and Sundays, so I figured it had to be somewhat decent... with that, I treated myself to a breakfast this morning.\n\nI wandered in at around 9:30am on Memorial Day and was pleased to find plenty of seating.  The hostess offered me a table outside, which was a nice bonus - the weather was gorgeous, so I happily took the offer.  I also grabbed one of their complimentary/shared newspapers to read.\n\nA waitress stopped by to ask for my drink order - I went with coffee - and to drop off a menu.  She came back a few minutes later with an acrylic coffee cup and a stainless coffee carafe.  She left to tend to another table; I needed some cream for the coffee... oh well, it was nice and I was happy to continue browsing the menu, sans cream for my coffee.\n\nBreakfast offerings were ordinary: eggs, hashbrowns, pancakes, omelets, skillets, and a couple of extras, like eggs benedict, belgian waffles, and some homemade pastries (turnovers, donuts, muffins, cookies, etc).\n\nThe waitress stopped by to ask if I was ready to order - told her I decided on the \"Hen's Nest\" which consisted of 2 eggs, hashbrowns, and toast.  I also ordered a pancake, and requested some cream for the coffee.  She apologized and immediately brought some half-n-half containers.  We were in business.  \n\nBefore leaving to take my order to the kitchen, she asked if I'd like anything in the hashbrowns.  I was pleased!  C's has some specialty hashbrown items on the menu, but I didn't want to order a huge plate of them... so, when the offer surfaced to add onions, peppers, tomatoes, etc to my potatoes, I jumped at the chance.\n\nFood came about 20 minutes later and looked tasty.  The pancake was a lot thinner than I had pictured, but it was quite tasty.  I found myself wishing I had ordered 2.  \n\nThe Hen's Nest was just \"OK\" - the hashbrowns weren't greasy and featured a nice, crispy char,  but the onions and peppers didn't do much for flavor, oddly enough... I found the entire dish to be largely flavorless.  :-(  \n\nThe multigrain toast was very good - and was probably the star of the entire meal.  The waitress only stopped by once more - to drop off the check, which was a bit of a shocker as well... $12 for my modest breakfast - $5.99 for the Hen's Nest, $0.89 for adding extras to the hashbrowns, $2.99 for one (1) pancake (!!!), $1.89 for coffee.\n\nService = 2 stars (nothing great)\nFood = 3 stars (average breakfast fare)\nValue = 1.5 stars (quite pricey for what it was)\nMISC = 3 stars (bakery items looked stellar, nice outdoor patio, very relaxing)\n\nI'd really like to give C's 2.5 stars, but I'm feeling a bit generous so, it's a 3-star \"gift\" rating.  Had I been in a crankier mood, it would've gone 2-stars... :-)\n\nFor what it's worth, I think the Hubbard Avenue Diner has a better overall breakfast, and it's about 1/2 the price.  It'll probably be a while before I visit C's again.", "business_id": "B0Vuwn6Hugc-0U5n31YBfg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bbm6c5CHf5IJG5ju0ozXZQ", "review_id": "hHV7X-q65iV8rBBP_ZI_LA", "text": "5 stars for food and service. The atmosphere and decor could use some help -- the interior is clean and neat, but dated. The outside/exterior can't be helping business -- if you can get past the stark white exterior walls, the green roof line, and the nondescript sign, you'll be treated to a good, \"from scratch\" meal that tastes homemade, with excellent/friendly service. This is a great place for breakfast.", "business_id": "B0Vuwn6Hugc-0U5n31YBfg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HSCAIz_sFTgC78hXE-86Og", "review_id": "3beA5b9q8Tfe4itSvWIa7Q", "text": "So there I was, with a soaking wet tent and on my way to the National Mustard Museum. But hey, hard-core mustard fan as I am, I know better \nthan to start the day with all-you-can-sample-mustard, right?\n\nSo the BF and I surfed Yelp to find a decent breakfast stop and Lo, right down the street from our campground was C's, so we figured we'd stop in.\n\nNow, it was Father's Day, which we realized when we walked in, cause the place was packed. \n\nIt's pretty much your standard breakfast food, with some specialty bakery fare. Clean, tasty and fairly reasonably priced. It is not a huge place either, but there was PLENTY of waitstaff to keep things moving. \n\nI had the skillet breakfast, which I was very pleased to find had the option of turkey. (This made me happy, as I like meat at breakfast after a night of rainy camping, but am allergic to pork.) The skillet had turkey, potatoes, onions and green peppers mixed together, with toast and 2 eggs on top. The eggs were perfect, which impressed me, given how crazy busy the place was. I do have one complaint about my food 'tho, the onions, peppers and potatoes were not cooked enough for my taste. In fact, the onions were damn near raw. Luckily, they were finely shredded, so it wasn't too bad, but I take away a star for that .\n\n(BF says his potatoes were underdone too. Not raw, but not quite done enough.)\n\nWaitstaff was very good about keeping coffee filled. And, since it was a bakery, we HAD to at least try a cinnamon roll.  It was a good roll, and they even warmed it up for us. \n\nI noticed that they had a LOT of baked goods specializing with Strawberry and Rhubarb, which is in season right now. To me that's a good thing, even though I'm not big on rhubarb. Tends to indicate a reliance on seasonal (and hopefully locally grown) produce. \n\nIt being Father's day, they had a special on Steak and Eggs and a fresh berry topped waffle special too. Dads got a HUGE complimentary chocolate-covered strawberry, which I thought was nice.   \n\nOh yeah, the eggs with Hollendaise sauce looked and smelled really good...", "business_id": "B0Vuwn6Hugc-0U5n31YBfg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y-nr6eaHwP3HF1jV4JKDJw", "review_id": "f4rQwNakPD6xSn1QOe_LMg", "text": "We tried C's for breakfast over the 4th of July weekend. Upon entering, it is obvious that this is a no-frills family-style restaurant. Pretty much gives that \"small town\" feel, which isn't bad by any means.\n\nOur dishes were standard. Not bad, but nothing great. Service was lackluster, even if it was pretty busy...\n\nThis place does look to have an AMAZING baked goods section. Tons of pastries, cookies, and muffins. Plus, all of the breads are made in-house(my darling dear said his toast was top notch).\n\nNext time we stop in, I'll be skipping the menu, and snatching something out of the bakery case.", "business_id": "B0Vuwn6Hugc-0U5n31YBfg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F7CkTfv0Bg_fS0vgPjIp8w", "review_id": "gr_5GfsXIEscGLJBJveGFA", "text": "C's is a FANTASTIC place for breakfast. Family owned, this restaurant makes all the breads, buns, pies, and bakery in house. I had the eggs benedict and was pleased to be given a choice of ham or turkey, but of course I had to try the more traditional ham. I also made my hashbrowns \"C's hashbrowns\" by adding cheddar cheese and onions. The eggs benedict was delicious, the hollandaise sauce was also homemade and was the best I have ever had and the freshly thick shredded hashbrowns were very tasty and not greasy! C's was busy on this Sunday morning, but the service was quick, friendly, and delightful. C's has quickly become a favorite for Sunday breakfast.", "business_id": "B0Vuwn6Hugc-0U5n31YBfg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ObGWRIaJS1tLF-YZ4i5I4g", "review_id": "Y7UQa1Gl_GGFidKYKAQSVQ", "text": "I would love to give this place 4.5, it is very friendly and inviting. They serve fresh baked toasted bread with the breakfast items, try the sourdough or rye. They give you a nice sized portion and they quick, not rushed. \nThe place is always busy which is a good sign in my opinion. Ihave never had to wait more then a couple of minutes for a table and if push comes to shove there is a small counter. \nThere is seating outdoors for the nicer days and they are constently changing the decorations to the season or athletic event.\nI keep coming back and have yet to be disappointed. \nIf you like tabasco withyour meal you might want to bring your own as they will bring out a botle but it is the habanero type. It may be to hot for some palettes.", "business_id": "B0Vuwn6Hugc-0U5n31YBfg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UbueB1t868VVuAQld9aQ1A", "review_id": "PSrQc4w6vPymBEkB_o-JWQ", "text": "I first heard of C's from a review in 77 Square or some such thing and thought I'd try it.  I've NEVER had a bad dish there.  The bread for french toast is made in the restaurant - not pre-made and heated up, not store made bread, but real home made stuff.  The belguim waffles are fresh - not the frozen-then-heated-up kind.  Egg dishes are wonderful - lots of everything in the omelets, etc.  The staff is really friendly and service, yes, can be a bit slow, but they are ALWAYS hopping!  I give them a break because of that...  I took the bf there for the first time on a Badger football Saturday and now I can't go anywhere else!! : )  Portions are huge (often have a box to go) and as others have mentioned, the bakery is amazing : )  \n\nYa Gotta Try It!!", "business_id": "B0Vuwn6Hugc-0U5n31YBfg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zKTQ9yo-yxOeR6Q3Av5_yQ", "review_id": "wjHa8gszZlofVrzDSc-Y7w", "text": "If asked a few months ago, I would have given them 4 stars. Their breakfasts are awesome and homemade which is great, but they have a no substitution policy that knocks them down a notch. My husband doesn't eat eggs, and they refuse to give him extra hash browns, or at least take off the price of eggs. But it does have a great environment and they're otherwise friendly.", "business_id": "B0Vuwn6Hugc-0U5n31YBfg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-FXnYAedXYHnNk8M49yBQA", "review_id": "-n9d_Y87v7vJa2X5w0SBVQ", "text": "If you're ever looking for a delicious breakfast on the west side of Madison, this is the place to go. \n\nMy husband and I were saying on the west side, but didn't want to pay the $20 surcharge at our hotel for meh hotel breakfast. Instead, we looked around at our options, and found that C's was highly rated for breakfast, and not too far away. (Best of all, it was about 5 minutes away from our morning destination, I'm Board!)\n\n\nThe first day we came here, we sat outside. (The gramma/farm decor kind of threw me off.) I had the blueberry pancakes with a side of hashbrowns and coffee, and my husband had an omlette with ham, onions, and cheddar & toast. Delicious - I don't know the last time I had such wonderful food when eating out. Even the coffee (and his pepsi!) were great. They hit it out of the park so hard that we decided to come back on Sunday rather than heading downtown to another place for brunch that we found.\n\nSunday's breakfast, my husband had a repeat of Saturday's, and I had one of their specials - a chocolate/banana muffin, eggs, hashbrowns, and bacon. It was also tasty.\n\nIf I had to complain about anything, it'd be that C's is too far away for me to enjoy regularly  :)", "business_id": "B0Vuwn6Hugc-0U5n31YBfg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "tIfN58Ihq0DeUIWqBS6pgw", "text": "Update - this was the fourth or fifth visit to C's over the past few years; my coworkers have a breakfast club where we frequent various places once a month or so.\n\nThe breakfast grub is straight-forward, no-nonsense, standard fare. Think: eggs, bacon, hash browns, pancakes, and skillets. Filling and satisfying. The breads remain excellent, as are the bakery items.\n\nI've bumped it up a star from the earlier review because the service has been stellar with our past few visits. The waitstaff is friendly, attentive, and fast. We've never waited for a refill of coffee or water - they're on it right away.", "business_id": "B0Vuwn6Hugc-0U5n31YBfg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dMVS8YQPa7MpOponFsdCWw", "review_id": "gMcEg_vNMTzqV9-bEABZkg", "text": "Solid spot for diner breakfast fare in Middleton-- popular with the grandma and grandpa set.  Like all good diners, service is friendly, they keep the coffee cup full, and know how to crank through tables.  They've always been busy when we've been there (weekend mornings) but even when the wait looks long it's less than 10 minutes-- and once you're seated, service is quick.  Breakfasts are definitely of the \"this is not healthy for you\" variety, but it's good for a treat (I don't know how my kid made it through his cinnamon-swirl pancakes which were topped with the kind of glaze you put on cinnamon rolls, especially after he added syrup to it...)", "business_id": "B0Vuwn6Hugc-0U5n31YBfg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OeO1kjW59bySv-L7Md8BWA", "review_id": "l0WbJ2Ol9PaWNpu89QCwyA", "text": "I was actually a bit disappointed by my latest experience at C's. I've had better. Typically I would give it a 3-star but some of the service wasn't the greatest and my food was cold...\n\nC's is the kind of family-friendly experience that makes it a 3 to 4 star restaurant on a good day, but on this particular day, our primary server was impatient and lacked a customer-first attitude and the quality of food was lacking. However, the service for a never less then half empty coffee mug, was superb. \n\nI do love the bakery items so couldn't resist the pecan roll, but my egg sandwich with hash browns could have been better. The hash browns were cold and the croissant was dry. The bacon however, crispy, just like I requested.\n\nBut, I was with my family, we were tucked in a cozy corner booth, had great conversation and due to the history of this restaurant and the many times I've been there before, it would be a place I would recommend. I guess the day I was there was just an \"off day\". That happens.", "business_id": "B0Vuwn6Hugc-0U5n31YBfg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xOe-ZopdYiu8ijimmtdrnA", "review_id": "tKUtmVUzWNPxqiGSd8e7xQ", "text": "My favorite breakfast place in Madison, without question. Small town diner fare, but they bake their own bread and pastries. Great service and very affordable. I come here as often as I can.", "business_id": "B0Vuwn6Hugc-0U5n31YBfg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sdk6OOrj9nZ8z6Ob0jcpDw", "review_id": "VqQHWSeTWo5Kgc90srDVrw", "text": "Ann Taylor loft clothing beats Ann Taylor any day.  It is more stylish and less expensive.  They often have great sales going on and if you are a young professional woman, this place is up there with Banana Republic for chic blazers and skirts.  Also cute shoes and accessories. 4 stars.", "business_id": "pwHZ5uUB3cWis9O-L__hdA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pXTM0MEmK24EO1NQK8zKMw", "review_id": "hf8GPDqcutdrXKHWQPWeag", "text": "Crappy customer service.  I was the only minority in the store the whole time (wearing Ann Taylor clothes I had previously purchased at other stores) and these biotches followed me around like I was going to steal something.", "business_id": "pwHZ5uUB3cWis9O-L__hdA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7RPQOurtiDWjKNILE9bu1g", "review_id": "CV5N1WcDWmzS_kGfhIo3bQ", "text": "Worst service ever.", "business_id": "pwHZ5uUB3cWis9O-L__hdA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EYVgfCc9lcLLNc8fKXh33A", "review_id": "rB2-OKS1M51cEaFMb5Ucsw", "text": "Terrible customer service. Was denied the option to return items out of return window that was easily taken back and reimbursed at an alternate location. Was not allowed to talk to a manager when requested.  Disappointed this represents the LOFTs brand.", "business_id": "pwHZ5uUB3cWis9O-L__hdA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xcuxY7TjWZtF5XqGYvEBVQ", "review_id": "7LQDN7c58tS4dLSGc_4sGg", "text": "First, the good stuff: the staff are really nice.\n\nThat being said, the units are ghetto. Burglars smash and grab in broad daylight. Domestically violent neighbors require police assistance in the night hours. The door locks are a joke. Snow removal seems to be done on an \"at will\" basis. Units haven't been renovated in decades, aside from the incidental balcony that needs to be brought up to code -- seriously, is this carpet original? The water literally takes 5min to rise in temp from frigid to lukewarm, and another 5min to rise to shower temp. All the sockets are so old and worn-out that plugs fall out under their own weight -- WTF?\n\nIt could be worse I guess. I could live next to a crack house.", "business_id": "wVFxEPUy0Pcjr4GI5Cbr4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uSlKnryLlnD3mvmG6DIyCg", "review_id": "cHa83FqCiFIgFs5V8USCnA", "text": "I lived here following college, and I enjoyed the laid-back atmosphere and relative peace and quiet. I believe this started to change about the time that I left, but at the time it was pretty nice. \n\nI had a ground floor one bedroom that looked out at the pond and the pool. I especially enjoyed sitting outside on the patios, although there was an inordinate amount of insects in the summer. There was always a decent amount of parking, but it seemed that there were many cars that were virtually abandoned in the parking lot. The office staff were pretty laid back, but I never had anything wrong so I can't rate that aspect.\n\nI've had a couple of friends and acquaintances that had lived there after I had left, and they've consistently panned the place.  It has also been in the news from time to time due to shootings, stabbings and other assorted crime.  It's really too bad, since they have a decent location and grounds, and with some upkeep it could be a low-cost option in Middleton.", "business_id": "wVFxEPUy0Pcjr4GI5Cbr4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "to4yos7TkaDe45-keAg74A", "review_id": "UBKr-GVQta9dOdru60Rp0w", "text": "My rating used to be four stars, yes that's four stars. I wouldn't even give this ONE star now.\n\nLiving here has turned out to be a complete nightmare. They are not military friendly at all, they claim to be. We are in TX on orders, they assured us they would renew our lease over and over including several times in September, October, November and December when we inquired about terminating our lease for military orders. We were repeatedly reassured that it would not be an issue to renew in April (while we would still be gone). However, in February, after swindling us for 7 months of extra rent, they informed us they would not be renewing our lease. Fine, their prerogative in the end (although I was BEYOND ticked over this). Now they have been giving \"notices\" to enter our apartment while we're gone even though every single person in their office is full aware that we're in TX and they can't be bothered to send an email to actually make 24 hours notice. \n\nCarla in the front office is great and Mike who heads up maintenance is a saint, but otherwise, the staff here is AWFUL, the walls are thin, the rules are not enforced for quiet time, smoking policy or anything else listed in the lease except when they want to harass you and take advantage. \n\nI would hope that any decent person is able to stay clear of this apartment complex!", "business_id": "wVFxEPUy0Pcjr4GI5Cbr4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zxRhpU-ATbWKcDLEsFfT0A", "review_id": "yP0yq1IC-4d-8Ol0l7uVvw", "text": "The Bruce Company is very, very expensive.  That being said, the quality of their plants is exceptional.  The customer service is hit-or-miss.  I went looking for a new gas grill today.  They have a great selection, however no one wanted to help me.  There were several employee wandering about.  I tried for about 10 minutes to get someone to help me - no luck.   I absolutely refuse to beg retailers to let me spend money at their establishments.  I left and went to Ace Hardware on University Avenue.", "business_id": "vknZxEFCHOMidG0OJKYekA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XxWsOrQp0gCzDmvOsGvYyA", "review_id": "tCPa1r3IUdQkg7Y5MAHgEQ", "text": "They no longer have a flower shop.  I went in looking for a BIG \"vase\" to hold a big bunch of flowers.  After poking around for a couple minutes I asked an employee for such.  He walked me over to another woman who repeated my request a couple times (a vase?  a VASE?).  Ok, wft woman, I have a bunch of flowers for my dad's memorial service, I've got 10 minutes to find something to put them in before I shove them up your a$$.  Yes, I was a little stressed.  She went in to this long thing about how they didn't have a flower shop any more and they might have a few in the back but they weren't priced to sell.  I interrupted her and said, \"So the answer is no?\"  I asked twice.  She wouldn't give me an answer.  I started walking out.  There were a bunch of, forgive me, \"Hurricane glasses\" which would suit my needs just marvy.  I picked one up and started looking around for something better.  Bitch woman saw me and said, \"Oh, well, we DO have CANDLEHOLDERS\".  Didn't offer to help me anymore.  I made a point of picking up just about every single one I could find.  Apparently, \"vase\" is a technical term reserved for something very special.\nAnyway, I bought something and ended up returning it the next day because the same thing at Cost Plus was $9 rather than $27.\nPoor service, high prices, crappy selection.  Fail.", "business_id": "vknZxEFCHOMidG0OJKYekA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JB1fqHrj-tBcA0al31tgZg", "review_id": "ARhExn1jAQ9HI2jbdNgkWw", "text": "This garden center has several sections-a bunch of high-end garden decor, etc. (I just walk right past that stuff), an outdoor section with landscaping plants, etc. (I have also never looked at that), houseplants and pots (they seem to have a decent selection from cheap plastic to expensive pottery) and a gardening section with seeds, tools, fertilizers, etc (this is the part I frequent and what I based my star rating on). \n\nGardening section:  \na good selection of garden seeds from a variety of suppliers including Seed Savers Exchange, Renee's garden seeds and similar companies-a good place to shop for seeds if you are looking for something a little more unusual although they are a little more expensive (they often discount the leftovers in the late fall/early winter and I pick up some seeds for the next year while getting my bulbs). \nThey have several brands of organic fertilizers and similar products-again, a little more expensive than other places but they have some selection. \nSome nice garden tools and doodads-a nice place to find a special gift for a gardening friend.\n\nIt seems several other reviewers had trouble with the customer service here. I have not had such problems-everyone has been nice and friendly when I went to check out. However, I can't remember anyone ever asking me if I needed any help while I was shopping-I did not need any help so that didn't bother me but perhaps if you are the type that needs a lot of assistance, this isn't the place for you.", "business_id": "vknZxEFCHOMidG0OJKYekA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kSpyVJY7JL0j-9CZlw61BA", "review_id": "_EU1oZn6GYv-sFrr0rvsng", "text": "Bruce Co installed our back patio this week. We shopped around to get quotes for identical specs (same pavers, dimensions, services, warranties) from other local companies-- bigger companies like Barnes and small companies. Bruce Co came up less expensive than the others, included landscaping (when we didn't ask for it in the quote), were easy to work with, and offered a cash back incentive. The workers came out early on the day they were supposed to arrive and worked the entire time. They did an awesome job, were very thorough in their clean up and yard mending (from where they brought in the materials), and were friendly and professional.\n\nI highly recommend working with them.", "business_id": "vknZxEFCHOMidG0OJKYekA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "52jUkzxr2Eq6Agdsx9W-VQ", "review_id": "ObLtIWZUSKAIrtEi9jS9jg", "text": "I ordered three trees to planted by the Bruce company early summer.  I was told they wouldn't be able to get to it until early September.  What?, well, ok I'll wait because they have nice nursery stock.   I called mid September when they still hadn't planted the trees and I was given a date of Sept. 25.  Not to my surprise, no one showed.  I called and they said everything was delayed due to the rain.  It hadn't rained for weeks, but they would be there next Tuesday.  Tuesday has come and gone and no trees.  I called and cancelled my tree order and asked for my 50% , $500 deposit back.  It is now too late for trees to be planted and established by winter.  I am waiting to hear back from them.  I will give an update later on as to whether I get my deposit back!  I have had trouble in the past with them not showing up for a job..no call ..nothing.  I should have learned my lesson then!", "business_id": "vknZxEFCHOMidG0OJKYekA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rBCLHSpxm8sHYQ6k6bJMDw", "review_id": "0LN5pjwIm1NmMGXpWP2gHg", "text": "I have been a long term customer at The Bruce Company. I always had a more than positive experience. However, the Customer Service I received this past Spring was inexcusable. I did receive a call from the General Manager after I complained, and I  did except his apology.  However, the experience was very negative and I will no longer shop there.", "business_id": "vknZxEFCHOMidG0OJKYekA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hbq7RBmUFmg-zNSKRkMOnA", "review_id": "bpPhkVBT9pFWXfdnJVMbkw", "text": "1)  The customer service at this store is terrible.  The employees are rude, particularly Scott who works in the plant section.   \n2)  The plants this past summer were infested.  I had to return two mandevillas because of aphids, and Bruce gave me a hard time about refunding me.  Last straw:  the $50 rubber plant I purchased in August came home with some time of mite infestation, I was able to treat the plant successfully, but recently noticed that the plant was ailing.  Upon close inspection, I noticed it was full of aphids.  Disgusting.  I am fortunate that my other plants, which came from different nurseries, were not infected.  Rubber plant went in garbage, and I will never waste another dollar at Bruce Company again.", "business_id": "vknZxEFCHOMidG0OJKYekA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l9WiwZTZrnLt1PMyns_MTA", "review_id": "IZ1csRkba5aLps5uGflaQQ", "text": "I am new to the Madison area and a avid gardener some friends told me to check out this store for seeds. I found there selection very good they carry the whole selection from seed savers and a good amount from baker creek as well as a number of others. the customer service was wonderful a clerk named Alyssa helped me with my selections of seeds and an orchid. I did look around it looked like they were doing some remodeling. prices were average for a garden center except for the furniture which looked of high quality but not cheap. the check out was fast and the clerk wrapped up my orchid so it would not be affected by the cold not something you would get at home depot when I bought one there.I will go back when its warmer to check out their plants since I want to start landscaping my new lawn.", "business_id": "vknZxEFCHOMidG0OJKYekA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sOZK11vtg6BowI6ulQu1Ag", "review_id": "QNS_RxXKecsZpniRzaRTnw", "text": "After spending last fall and this spring trying desperately to eradicate a mysterious green invasive plant in my yard, I recently ripped a chunk by the roots, go in my car and went to The Bruce Company.  They have a plant help desk there (near the back of the main garden center) which is staffed by \"know it all\" experts!  After a few moments of rolling this green nemesis through his fingers he told me it was wild oregano....what?!  He said it's very invasive (which I knew), and walked me over to their  magical potions aisle, handed me a bottle of Bonide brand chemicals and sent me home to spray on the newly identified horror.  Within two days this green mess was a beautiful shade of wilted brown!!!  Sure The Bruce Company isn't the cheapest greenhouse in town, but you get what you pay for.,,I'd spend at least $100 on other products trying to kill this weed that was taking over my grass...and had I got over to Bruce's earlier, this $18 bottle of chemical would have cured the mess!  \n\nOutstanding service, expert staff, and they even offer a return policy!  Go to Middleton and buy local!!!!!", "business_id": "vknZxEFCHOMidG0OJKYekA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m3X7ASscTaIDPnB3h9H71Q", "review_id": "-hpIessIXp9yPVj2cl-myg", "text": "Jackie sewed my rather complicated and silly wedding dress and did quite a job with it.  It took 5 fittings and a lot of patience.  She excelled at being cautious with my mother, honest, and quite capable.  If only she was not located in Middleton I'd be taking her a lot more business in the future.", "business_id": "Za25Zmt4pmc2WQ2eJaa1fQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nqs6Avj7bfyavMUHO0XVBg", "review_id": "yZClIp3rZs6bt9mUShrZsA", "text": "Jackie works out of her basement, and is my tailor of choice in the Madison area. Look for the small sign on her house. It's not very easy to see.\n\nI've had a suit tailored, sleeves lengthened on a coat, and buttons. She did it all well.", "business_id": "Za25Zmt4pmc2WQ2eJaa1fQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MLj-W8FRQzAW_v4x3v5MUg", "review_id": "Di_Y35CGXVUNw7gE7X-ngA", "text": "I had good experiences with Jackie at Patches and Pieces. I have taken in both my wedding gown and a bridesmaid dress. On the wedding gown, the only thing I needed was a bustle put in and that only ended up being one loop so it was very simple. However, she showed me different options and offered her advice and suggestions. The bridesmaid dress needed to be taken in on the sides and again I think she had good advice and offered her thoughts to make it more fitted while still allowing me to move. I think Jackie has good knowledge and does an excellent job, she is personable and she has great prices. I never feel like I am being taken advantage of like at bridal salons that do tailoring. I would definitely recommend Patches and Pieces.\n\nMy only negative about the service is that both times I had to call her to find out when my pieces would be finished. I brought them both in well in advance, so I know she ther more pressing pieces. However, both times I called well after the date she told me they would be done and then she would tell me they would be done by the end of the week (they always were). This was fine for me since they were not rushes and she asked when the events were, so she knew they didn't need to be done right away. It's just something to keep in mind that you may need to call about your pieces if the are taking longer then promised.", "business_id": "Za25Zmt4pmc2WQ2eJaa1fQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6eDMcGz8_plGfURvXmVUFQ", "review_id": "fWXdlGI1zdcnK40KO0mVLQ", "text": "Well worth the drive for Madisonians. The brewery has a nice little bar inside and, in the summers, a beer garden outside.  The brewery also has something else inside: lots of really, really good beer.  If you're a fan of the Capitol Brewery, this is a religious pilgrimage.  There's a gift shop and a tour (which should be taken, camera in hand).  Standing in the warehouse surrounded by kegs stacked to the ceiling is a near-religious experience.", "business_id": "Wn8NhS-L1ck6jbTjX88Kkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nqs6Avj7bfyavMUHO0XVBg", "review_id": "wiOVzsgcaTme8ncEN_FqbQ", "text": "Allright, so I like the place. \n\nThe tour is $2.50. You do not get a beer to start off, which sucks. You have to buy one for $3.50 before the tour leaves, or you will be tempted to lick it off the floor during the tour. The tour is about a half-hour, not the most interesting thing I have ever been to, but not bad. Our guide was kind of obnoxious, but grew on us as the time grew on. After the tour, (weather permitting, I assume) you go outside to the beer garden to get your 2oz. mug to start sampling. The guide has to go around and fill up everyone on the tour (~50 people) before you get your beers, so budget an extra hour to sample. \n\nSo in the end, you get 8x 2oz. samples and a tiny beer shot glass for $2.50. Not a bad deal; they just need to make the beers at the bar cheaper so you can leave with a smile on your face.\n\nI believe they do tours on the weekends at 1:30 and 3:30, and they do offer then during weekdays.", "business_id": "Wn8NhS-L1ck6jbTjX88Kkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9RuX8kK6Ens1EnhwEUsSxw", "review_id": "N199KQfMZSDBtP_H8R_ipQ", "text": "We went to Madison for a friend's 30th birthday in 2006 and pegged this as one of our activities. Fun little brewery, good little tour, and you wouldn't believe how  nicely you can get  a jump start on your buzz just by drinking constantly from the little beer mug shot glass  of samples. Mmm mmm mmm\nThey have  Bock Fest in February - we are planning on making the trip up there this year (last year one of us was planning a wedding and I was preggers, so we passed).\nIf you're in the area, go for it!", "business_id": "Wn8NhS-L1ck6jbTjX88Kkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UJBLaPAI7mL60OCZnld5TA", "review_id": "iHGa7vWjKzmsx2LHxmWKDA", "text": "I went on a tour of several breweries last summer and Capital Brewery was one of my favorites. The tour guide was EXTREMELY annoying (very, very peppy) but the tour was still pretty interesting. The best part was the end. The brewery makes several excellent beers (they were rated as the #1 brewery in the US by someone, sometime). I had never been there before but we stuck around after the tasting and ended up right in the middle of an enormous party! Apparently all of Middleton comes out on Friday night after work to relax and have a good time. They don't serve food but several people brought in picnic baskets and I saw a few grills around. Fun place to hang out with friends, I'll be back sometime.", "business_id": "Wn8NhS-L1ck6jbTjX88Kkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hieVDOyVxxitOi1v2m1lhw", "review_id": "4nSGYSBFQOlwk2uc72KFiA", "text": "My parents live very close to the brewery/beer garden and it is so much fun to hang out there in the summer.  The garden often hosts events and fundraisers.  Sometimes there is a band or live karaoke!!  There is a neat stage and tons of picnic tables.  The brewery has a sitting area inside where the tour ends.  The tour is a good time as well!  The only downside is the lack of parking.  They have a small lot but we usually have to park on the street.\n\nI wish this beer garden was located in warmer weather so I could enjoy it all year long!", "business_id": "Wn8NhS-L1ck6jbTjX88Kkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8LSbsAOT7t8WAXvc14o6fw", "review_id": "9fYFzb3jIGFwEUQOKw6cWg", "text": "The beer garden rules.  Great place to spend a summer evening with friends.  I wished they served their own food, but its good that you can order from nearby pizza places etc.  It goes without saying that they've got great beer.", "business_id": "Wn8NhS-L1ck6jbTjX88Kkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uSlKnryLlnD3mvmG6DIyCg", "review_id": "_5vl03NV9QJCBTGARM359A", "text": "One of my favorite activities of the summer is to hit up the Capital Bier Garten for a relaxing night with my friends and family.  I've never done the tour or hung out in the Bier Stube, though they're both on my list, but between Memorial Day and Halloween I try to make my way over to Terrace Avenue as often as possible.  It's also become somewhat of a tradition amongst my friends to go to Bockfest in February as well as wait in line for Great Taste tickets in May.  These are good times in their own regard, but the best times I've had here are just the random summer nights spent sitting at a picnic table with friends or watching a band playing on stage.  On weekend nights during the summer the place gets packed, especially if a band is playing.  And while it's pretty easy to find Capital beers on tap or at stores throughout the area, nothing beats fresh from the brewery.  As an added bonus, you can often get the seasonals or other less prominent beers on tap here as opposed to the bottles prevalent elsewhere.  This past summer my go-to was the Wild Rice Lager, as well as the Supper Club lager on the really hot nights.  There's even a few wine choices for the non-beer drinking crowd, including Wollersheim's Prairie Fume.  \n\nI've got a decent history going on with the Bier Garten, as this was one of the places I went on my 21st birthday.  My buddy purchased me one of the half-liter plastic mugs as my birthday present.  I've still got it to this day, and I bring it with every time I go out.  Suffice it to say, however much that mug cost has been more than offset by the reduced cost per ounce offered by the mug.  If you're planning on coming back I definitely recommend making the investment.  It beats the regular 16 oz plastic cups and I'd hazard a guess it's comparable to getting a pitcher, without the necessity of coming to agreement on what beer to order.\n\nThere isn't any food service whatsoever, but it's perfectly fine to bring in your own with you.  My personal go-to is Gino's, but there's plenty of places nearby and I believe you can ask for take-out menus of local restaurants up at the counter.  I've even ordered Falbo's for delivery pizza a couple times - just meet them outside the gate by road.  Capital's also put up a large tent over most of the picnic tables, which helps when the weather is inclement.  Mosquitoes are an issue, especially as the sun goes down, but this is Wisconsin so you've got to expect that.  The place closes down at 9:00 PM in deference to the residential nature of the area, which actually is a blessing in many ways.  On weekends it's a great start to the evening, and I really don't need to be staying out that late on weeknights anymore.", "business_id": "Wn8NhS-L1ck6jbTjX88Kkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aYhKsAUQaaRGgdgcZC5XAw", "review_id": "Avv0Jd_0CpglgqDEoTJitw", "text": "Spent a Saturday driving around to the breweries in the area, and this was hands down my favorite.  The atmosphere during the tour was super casual, the bar inside was full of friendly bartenders/tour guides. (Bier Garten was closed as it was practically winter.) This was my favorite tour because the guides actually describe the process of making beer and tastings were handed out rather copiously.", "business_id": "Wn8NhS-L1ck6jbTjX88Kkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_uOV5hatyzfQKMz1JHGntQ", "review_id": "8sjmljY-xvwYSfwJbmJc6w", "text": "Went on a Friday afternoon tour/tasting. Started with a beer in a pint glass in the bar (you getto keep the glass). The tour guide was very casual and provided good info about the beer and brewing process. At various points along the way a woman would show up with pitchers of different types of beer and pour it in your glass if you wanted a taste. The pours were generous and by the end of the tour you have a nice little buzz going. The beer was very fresh and it all tatsted good. Can't wait to go back over the summer to sit outside in the garden and listen to bands.", "business_id": "Wn8NhS-L1ck6jbTjX88Kkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OHPQMv4KykgAxoz-FNVgQQ", "review_id": "YIXZP1-rK4GdCdRDB74fYQ", "text": "I've been drinking their beer for a few years but was only able to make the trip up to Middleton to take the tour yesterday. Tour was great- $3 gives you a 30 minute peek at their small facility with a personable and knowledgeable Capital employee and a 5oz. souvenir glass. We had 4 beers on the tour- Island Wheat, Supper Club, Maibock and Amber. \n\nOutside beer garden was great and the indoor bar was small but accommodating. Gift shop was also small- sweatshirts, t-shirts, 6 packs and pint glasses for sale. I don't find my way out in these parts often but we had a great time and some fantastic beers.", "business_id": "Wn8NhS-L1ck6jbTjX88Kkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4mj1BsL0k5sLRq1uLfVByQ", "review_id": "ZtuwleGBjwxWfAfOurh3BA", "text": "Showed up for a tour, but they had already finished for the day. Still one of the guys took us on a private tour. Started off with a free beer, had the Octoberfest. Very good beer. The guy was very informative and showed us the whole place. Answered some questions we had about beer also.", "business_id": "Wn8NhS-L1ck6jbTjX88Kkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VtN-LQRkn6gSkyQjyxkkAg", "review_id": "l4vSCQG-MmPXJ4ky6QBXkg", "text": "I love the Capital Brewery because I think it encompasses everything that is quintessentially Wisconsin. Capital Brewery makes consistently high-quality German lagers (with a few good ales thrown in for good measure), and provides a low-key, no-frills environment that can be whatever you want it to be. The beer garden (bier garten?) is huge, filled with weather-beaten picnic tables, and covered with a big awning to keep out the sun. Trees insulate the place, and the whole thing is topped off with a nice stage for weekly summer performances by local staples such as Westside Andy and the Mel Ford band. People bring their kids, their dogs, decks of cards and board games, and enjoy the excellent beer that's doled out at the outdoor taps by friendly staff. Bring your own food - some local joints like the Roman Candle will even deliver right to your picnic table. And if the weather's not so nice, you can visit the Bier Stube, Capital's indoor bar, which is full of dark, rich wood and nice people. I highly recommend the Capital Brewery. And don't forget to take the short tour!", "business_id": "Wn8NhS-L1ck6jbTjX88Kkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LJ2LofejJtbE7INygxpJPg", "review_id": "HHdD4gjac13kA4yc6OkJog", "text": "Came here on a tour with a big group from meetup.  The tour guide was nice, and did his best to keep the group entertained and under control.  $5 for a tour, with a good amount of samples and a free glass.  If you're looking for something fun to do, I'd recommend it.", "business_id": "Wn8NhS-L1ck6jbTjX88Kkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fQKg9rb1Gf253qaAMdLS0g", "review_id": "gYYiaPJ9G2jWXvnJQ-mNAA", "text": "Good beer. Fun atmosphere at outdoor beer garden. Great people watching. Especially on Fridays in the summer.  Blonde doppel bock is outstanding.", "business_id": "Wn8NhS-L1ck6jbTjX88Kkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "7i_jKjTa5923aCZebCm-tA", "text": "How in the world did I forget/miss a review of the Capital Brewery?  Crikey - I'm losing it, I tell 'ya.\n\nNo visit to the Madison area would be complete without stopping-by the Capital Brewery.  During the spring/summer/fall months, their beer garden is phenomenal.  It's a large, trellised, open area that's sun-protected compliments of a huge blue tent cover/awning.  \n\nPicnic tables galore, it makes for an ideal location to chill with friends and family.  Bring along whatever type of food you'd like, because they don't serve food here.  Or, better yet, call one of the many local restaurants and request delivery - most of them service the brewery.  Dogs are more than welcome, as are kids. \n\nA large stage frames the eastern side of the garden; you'll find live music on most Friday and Saturday nights.  They used to show movies on Saturday nights, but I believe that has come to pass.\n\nThe staff is always excellent.  You won't find a nicer group of folks no matter how far or hard you search.  Kyle's the absolute best - the guy is unbelievably friendly, funny, and knows everything about the brews.  He often serves as the brewery tour guide, so pay attention if he suggests you try a certain brew.\n\nDuring the colder months, the indoor stube is warm and inviting.  There's a large flat screen television for game watching, and plenty of comfy seating.  The stube operates on reduced hours during the winter months, and just a heads-up that it's often times rented/reserved for private events (think holiday parties), so check their website schedule prior to planning a spur-of-the-moment visit.\n\nThe gift shop is nice, with a great selection of glasses, shirts, and other goodies.  Prices are more than reasonable.  The bathrooms are usually spotless, which is a bonus.\n\nSo... if you haven't been to the brewery, make it a priority to visit.  Stop by on a Saturday or Sunday and take the tour (it's only a couple of dollars, includes samples, and runs hourly), then spend time enjoying some of Capital's great beers.  You won't be disappointed.", "business_id": "Wn8NhS-L1ck6jbTjX88Kkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5-zDa3uehYmGqrzc7esK6A", "review_id": "keML0ue3GZvK50eCTxd0Xg", "text": "Had a chance to try Autumnal Fire and some other brews. Autumnal Fire was great, not exactly my kind of beer, but still tasty. Would try more beers definitely.", "business_id": "Wn8NhS-L1ck6jbTjX88Kkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "3AJI55A0sQL5v9R4_z6ueA", "review_id": "WWwJnxyLKnSkVpBvKS46Sw", "text": "My mind is too often my enemy. Too frequently, when thoughts of something 'inexplicable' or 'unpredictable' come to mind, they're most often associated with negative circumstances. An 'inexplicable' string of bad luck at the craps table. An 'unpredictable' severe weather pattern. It's human nature to associate things that we can't predict or control with the negative.\n\nBut once every blue moon, something inexplicable happens for the good. Such was the case with me stumbling upon Capital Brewery in Madison, Wisconsin - a festive,  local beer haven surrounded by sprawling suburban retail strip malls and chain restaurants. \n\nI only had an hour to kill before a wedding, but that hour was filled with bonfires, live music,  locally crafted dopplebock and conversations with the most knowledgeable beer lovers I've ever met (they know the Brooklyn Brewery folks on a first name basis). \n\nI'm not sure if Capital Brewery is always this way, but on this day, it was inexplicably, unpredictably and unexpectedly welcome.", "business_id": "Wn8NhS-L1ck6jbTjX88Kkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lZq-CaPk58whjRxjnLIPQg", "review_id": "uxoUhBu3cGjuZukd5x5oVQ", "text": "Finally went on their tour this Saturday, which I actually felt obligated to do, considering how much of their product I ingest on a regular basis. \n\nOur tour guide was very lively and fun, and knew a looooooot about the process of brewing beer. We also got a small drinking glass as part of our tour, and 3 beer bottle caps that can be traded in for a sample of anything on tap.\n\nYou can also trade in all 3 caps for a pint of a single beer, which I wish I had known about before I eagerly sampled my first beer. \n\nAnywaaays, the tour was short and sweet, and the beer cold and refreshing. \n\nA perfect break on a Saturday afternoon.", "business_id": "Wn8NhS-L1ck6jbTjX88Kkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bi7FeOkZ37ceBioYHWnBVg", "review_id": "U3KHzf02IFKDTIssgH3PBg", "text": "Went for a tour of the brewery.\n\nThe tour guide was great, the brews were incredibly fresh and tasty, and we overall had the best experience of being a tourist in Madison, WI here.\n\nThe beer garden aspect is tempting for a possible future return, but we'll see. Look out for a potential future review, Yelpers!", "business_id": "Wn8NhS-L1ck6jbTjX88Kkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ySCFtPBQEowt1T2mp-h71w", "review_id": "7S6cPZnjTd1ZQFcN7S97nw", "text": "Cool place- nice outside bier garden, live music, tons of craft beers.", "business_id": "Wn8NhS-L1ck6jbTjX88Kkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 7, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "lC0KGXmIhyjzghBUlVnkhQ", "review_id": "N_yznbcwNoRW1-FhpVzMig", "text": "Get out!\n(No seriously... get out.)\nNothing beats a brew in one of Madison's best beer gardens. With a shady roof overhead (love that newer addition) and tables for you and an army of your friends, this is quickly becoming my fave locale for keeping hydrated.", "business_id": "Wn8NhS-L1ck6jbTjX88Kkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uV8hVTLUUDb5PM2uGUSHVA", "review_id": "LCu_2aWueU-dqBqMFxss2Q", "text": "Love the outdoor area here. They have a good selection of beer and a giant outdoor bar area. They also have a great tasting room inside for when it's cold or rainy. \n\nThe brewery tour is short but interesting (it's not a huge place after all). Their beers are decent, not the best in town, though. They offer seasonals and new brews on occasion.\n\nAs far as beer is concerned, there's much better out there in Madison. The outdoor space, however, is great.", "business_id": "Wn8NhS-L1ck6jbTjX88Kkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zbogcqfr0sABcIalc78jGQ", "review_id": "F57LI7AtpS-Q_WmeS8oJlg", "text": "Went for the tour and drinking on a summer Saturday. Pretty nice little Saturday! Tour is $5 and they just take you through the warehouse and some of the brewing area. It isn't anything overly special. If you've been on other brewery tours before it is a pretty standard one.\n\nBeer I great though. With the $5 tour you get a small tasting glass and three different tastings. They have the staples along with more seasonal and experimental type brews. Pretty reasonable prices too if you want beers/pitchers also (which you will). Pitchers are generally around $11.", "business_id": "Wn8NhS-L1ck6jbTjX88Kkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZoR4g3RG30p9uGQwY0acxA", "review_id": "KkX-vxhX3pXnsVTIKHiFFA", "text": "My favorite microbrew that I have ever been to.  Having lived nearby for many years I frequented this place as my favorite in Madison.  \n\nThe beer are all good with my favorites being the Maibock and Autumnal Fire (Eisphyre) if it is available. \n\nFor those that prefer lighter beers the amber or supper club are wonderful too.  \n\nThey don't sell food on site but numerous neighborhood restaurants in the area are available for delivery.  Another option would be to use the grills on the patio which the brewery owns. \n\nLive music nights outside are worth a stop since they are free.  Local bands/people play.", "business_id": "Wn8NhS-L1ck6jbTjX88Kkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "CzQv61Gp80PZXCIdf-NNcQ", "review_id": "Vf64W0clU4id8o_jUkAuyw", "text": "Capital is my go to Friday night spot!\n\nI love visiting Capital Brewery anytime of year. The beer garden is a great place to enjoy a cold brew, sunshine and live music in the summer time. In the winter the bier stube is cozy and fun.\n\nThe staff is awesome and the beer is delicious. Plus you can bring your own snacks!", "business_id": "Wn8NhS-L1ck6jbTjX88Kkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Lolz-B9EOByqIMShbxkafw", "review_id": "hzdJaynHFhuuA9FYrRlGog", "text": "Rating: 3.8\nShort description:  Brewery\nPluses:  Good beer, interesting building\nNegatives: Not the best price, Not the best service, need a better menu overall\nRecommendations:  Decent enough if you like their beer styles.", "business_id": "Wn8NhS-L1ck6jbTjX88Kkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2kYWiRMK53my4zOtAhFV4Q", "review_id": "gY1G1g7Qi2LtPTRY5i2XuA", "text": "Meh.  In my quest to visit EVERY brewery in Wisconsin, I had to stop at Capital Brewery.  I previously tried some of their beers at the MKE Brewfest and was semi-impressed by the new Imperial IPAs so I wanted to give some of their other beers a try.  I don't know if it's because we came on a day where there was a 5K or what, but the brewery was pretty much closed except for the beer garden and the little store inside.  There were no samples or flights offered and you could only get a pint for like $6 outside.  Bah.  We wanted to try something new so we had an Autumnal Fire and the Appleanche Dopplebock.  We weren't impressed with either one.  Frankly, the Appleanche was just weird.  It smelled like an apple cider and tasted like an average ale.  The Autumnal Fire was decent but nothing special.  I totally committed alcohol abuse and threw half of my beer away.  *GASP* \n\nSadly so, I expected more from Capital and don't think I'd stop back in next time I'm in Madison when there are breweries like Ale Asylum nearby.", "business_id": "Wn8NhS-L1ck6jbTjX88Kkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aoDM2oE3P4dNoFDKRljVkg", "review_id": "f_KI7qUgqtXUTfwY2gX1jg", "text": "I love the events this place hosts.  I really enjoy the beer garden.", "business_id": "Wn8NhS-L1ck6jbTjX88Kkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ISwiZNOXrgxlLfVZsGBUww", "review_id": "Horel7QM5CKO_QwxeYLJ5A", "text": "5/31/14 Enjoyed their outdoor seating and free music while drinking a cold Capital Lake House Summer Lager.  I'd drink it anytime/anywhere.  ;-)", "business_id": "Wn8NhS-L1ck6jbTjX88Kkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SPDbromboP3gU8M562CW0w", "review_id": "KfhngWgoN1m1m994WGRswg", "text": "The bier garden was great since the weather was perfect in Madison while I was there. The taster flights were served in plastic cups (I hate plastic cups). I tried all the beers (13 total) and only two really stood out, the others were eh. Ghost Ship White IPA and Capsized Imperial IPA. \n\nRating is really 2.5 and based upon the beers sampled. Lots of options but not that great. If I could bring my own beer to the garden, it would be awesome.", "business_id": "Wn8NhS-L1ck6jbTjX88Kkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tVSrhMRsYvbocEbEIGf_0g", "review_id": "DoRrpfGCxNbjjWg8PrHe3w", "text": "We keep coming here and having a great time!  Always great beer and good live music.  The library fundraiser on Father's Day was a hit with the kids.  I even met Bo Ryan!", "business_id": "Wn8NhS-L1ck6jbTjX88Kkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZYaumz29bl9qHpu-KVtMGA", "review_id": "Rh-3nw36s6mSNK4Mr5iTug", "text": "If someone cared about me, they would bring me a cherry turnover for lunch.", "business_id": "bMnr4RK5HEFvpuuxB5xRoA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VsrSccZyUjGLSNtF4keTCA", "review_id": "Yg59HGYYINTQaple4faWng", "text": "One of the best bakeries in town! Try the German Cholate cake for a real treat.", "business_id": "bMnr4RK5HEFvpuuxB5xRoA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "yYE15WWh8ga23ff17QKn5A", "text": "I drove past Scott's while looking for a place to purchase propane... Go figure.  Decided to stop in and sample their sweet treats. \n\nCookies: definitely crunchy. I'm not a fan of a crunchy cookie - I prefer a chewier cookie, so Scott's cookies weren't quite what I had hoped they would be.\n\nI decided to try a doughnut and selected a cream-filled chocolate iced doughnut. It was decent, but as someone else mentioned, about what you'd expect to find at a decent grocery store.\n\nAll things considered, I would probably go back for another doughnut, but I'd pass on the cookies. If you like a crunchy cookie, give 'em a try.\n\nOh; inside? Nice. Open, bright, clean, and the staff was very friendly.", "business_id": "bMnr4RK5HEFvpuuxB5xRoA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BeyS2Lv-tBhdlusF2In4CA", "review_id": "23ZyGa4thAys5mIN4ri20g", "text": "Baked items are disappointing, especially for the price. Scott's needs to get with the program and go natural. I don't like high fructose corn syrup in my apple fritter. Besides that the ladies that work here are always mean to me for no reason :( Their cookies are hard, I go to the real bakery: La Brioche", "business_id": "bMnr4RK5HEFvpuuxB5xRoA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QgldqPs9HmN8LjhgPhTOBg", "review_id": "eET-QLqFasZwTPLv3q3PQQ", "text": "Delicious donuts. Especially the ones with caramel frosting. I would stay away from the \"elephant ears\". They look better than they taste.", "business_id": "bMnr4RK5HEFvpuuxB5xRoA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QP-MdjpUFejr9apuAWcfQg", "review_id": "200yNvTOYj_KNHmnGPE0gg", "text": "Very happy with Scott's Pastry Shoppe.  I had a speciality - gag cake made up and they were terrific.  I have only had doughnuts and such and thought they were terrific.", "business_id": "bMnr4RK5HEFvpuuxB5xRoA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kdL6ldI-ZqHapKrMw2CEFw", "review_id": "Qvwk_pUhfFoqfWadQ9nKeA", "text": "I haven't tried anything here besides the donuts, but the donuts are delicious. I just wish they were open on Sunday mornings.", "business_id": "bMnr4RK5HEFvpuuxB5xRoA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hC0h5SpuCDEKTYVESKKjRw", "review_id": "JJhpWhsybXmZijWN6DYfmw", "text": "A little pricey for what you get.  I got 3 dozen donuts, and it was $40!  Yikes!  Maybe they deserve 2.5 stars.\n\nI do like the NAME of the place, of course.", "business_id": "bMnr4RK5HEFvpuuxB5xRoA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P1ZucJ5-JS8JtOmpRqr-lg", "review_id": "in_5FvjVP6gH23MEjl3DDA", "text": "I recently had a birthday and as part of the celebration my partner ordered a cake from Scot's. The cake was beautifully decorated and tasted delicious. I would highly recommend them for any of your dessert needs! I should also mention we split a cookie and it was fantastic as well!", "business_id": "bMnr4RK5HEFvpuuxB5xRoA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_AhWcQKQMirBW8RrkIUbRg", "review_id": "F3-1FECiwovdbRNnSH_gkQ", "text": "Happy Fat Tuesday! My coworker brought in a delicious king cake with cream cheese frosting and chocolate chips from Scott's. I didn't find the baby so I don't have to buy the next one, which is good because I heard that they are on the expensive side.", "business_id": "bMnr4RK5HEFvpuuxB5xRoA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "htsvjMnvFPbgf5JldDh_ew", "text": "I spent the better part of seven years of my life as an automotive technician at a fairly large (20+ techs) dealership, and as such fully and completely appreciate the expertise, knowledge, and service that a dealership provides.\n\nWhenever possible, I purchase parts and services from local dealerships.  Yes, I could save a ton of money on parts by buying items online, but as mentioned, I respect dealerships and understand the benefits of supporting local businesses.  \n\nThat said, this particular VW dealership (the Zimbrick on Century Avenue is only a VW dealer, BTW - no Acura any longer at this location) shocked me with their inability to comprehend a simple request for oil, an oil filter, and a fuel filter.\n\nI called to check the price and availability for some common, everyday maintenance items for my VW Jetta.  My Jetta has the 1.9L BRM Diesel motor (\"PD\" style), and as such has some unique requirements as identified by Volkswagen, specifically when it comes to oil.  VW mandates that you use their 505.01 approved oil in the BRM diesel motor.  Failure to do so may result in a voided or compromised warranty.\n\nSo imagine my shock when the parts guy told me to use \"any old oil\" while on the phone.  When I tried to correct him and request the 505.01 Castrol VW oil, he seemed to get a bit unnerved.\n\nI then asked about a fuel filter, and despite having told him the make, model, year, and engine type of my VW on three separate occasions, he still misquoted my filter.  I then gave him my VIN, and he was still confused.  A few minutes later, he quoted me the correct filter, but at a price that was easily 2x higher than what I would pay from any other online VW parts dealer.\n\nSo, I declined to purchase anything from this local resource, and will now have to shop online with an out-of-the-area dealership.  I'm sorry, but my confidence was shaken immediately, and I was floored by the sky high price (they quoted $60 for the filter; everyone else is $25).", "business_id": "uyp8kpTXKfKXvAB8HdJSAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LB4ARClL3KZ-AXLmFmJfqA", "review_id": "K4hgGmLbzXg2BFzlf6IPZQ", "text": "We've been very pleased with Stuart Wakeman in the service department. He's always been straightforward with us about repairs and has let us know whenever a part or service was covered by warranty, even when we weren't aware of it.", "business_id": "uyp8kpTXKfKXvAB8HdJSAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FWuzfJNDjOGAp2KaRcd9PQ", "review_id": "9qHt41AdpsA3FdfjA55LyQ", "text": "Typical dealership.  They know the car well (I should hope so) but every repair is extremely expensive.  You can usually do better to go to a local mechanic.  We needed a new antenna for our Jetta... $50.  Yeah, no thanks, I bought one on ebay for $11.  They do have loaners which is nice, and a nice little waiting room area with free coffee and WiFi, but the location is bad (way far out in middleton, not near any public transport) and the prices are just absurd.", "business_id": "uyp8kpTXKfKXvAB8HdJSAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cBBarVpwP94MsS63W4KKZg", "review_id": "7snrcq5LynFLL6lThn9Tdw", "text": "I've been taking my two passats here for a number of years - both cars are driven numerous miles - well over 130,000 and 180,000 miles on each of them.  Service has been quite good - a number of repairs and ongoing maintenance.  I've been pleased with the service and attention I get.  The waiting area is very nice and comfortable for anything say 2 to 4 hour wait.  After the quality of service I've gotten, I decided to purchase a car here.  Already owned my other two VW's before moving back to Madison.  Recently purchased a 2012 Jetta Sportwagen and had friendly and attentive sales and service.  Only thing I didn't like was the pressure to purchase add-on items - paint protection?", "business_id": "uyp8kpTXKfKXvAB8HdJSAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cZFqA2yCS606Sempa8L6vA", "review_id": "qRc4aEOfr8ASksdS2vv2yA", "text": "Brought in my 2012 Passat TDI for its 20k service and received excellent customer service as usual. I even had a last minute change in my schedule that was handled smoothly.", "business_id": "uyp8kpTXKfKXvAB8HdJSAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cBBarVpwP94MsS63W4KKZg", "review_id": "M1lAG0Ypyen5DN-meEotAw", "text": "I've been bringing my VW's here for nearly 8 years...first my wife's 99 passat wagon and my 04 passat.  Last year, we bought a jetta sportwagen from them, largely because of the quality of the service we've gotten from the service department.\n\nWe've had to face some pretty large repair bills at times but, I've felt they have been fair and done quality work.  There have been a few hiccups but, the service folks have always been accommodating and flexible to help work through things.\n\nI have tried taking my cars to other shops a few times but, honestly, the price savings weren't that great and I have received more reliable service from the dealer....\n\nhint:  If you need a lot of work done, plan ahead and ask for a loaner car.  They're usually really good about that", "business_id": "uyp8kpTXKfKXvAB8HdJSAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iRLPBwOuYmVAo-o4IUKtGQ", "review_id": "9Wj9A3nuuL-7HW7zsPetog", "text": "Recently bought a pre-owned 2009 Eos. Worked with Doug Marshall. He was quickly able to \"read\" us and introduced us to a model, which I,quite frankly, did not know existed. Within 48 hours, with Doug's description of the car and it's features, I owned one. He was the consummate salesperson, working out the details of the deal, getting the car ready, etc. During the final walk-through, I even commented, \" Boy, you guys think of everything.\" Doug brought a degree of pleasure back to the car-buying experience. I'd be happy to work with him again.", "business_id": "uyp8kpTXKfKXvAB8HdJSAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4u785FxU5RUe0Bl0BBSpjw", "review_id": "LWv3SHzPAhhHTo5y1JqQig", "text": "I brought my 2004 VW Golf in to have the AC repaired. The car was not purchased at Zimbrick and I had hoped the repair would be covered by the extended warranty. The problem my car was having turned out to be somewhat of a mystery, solved on day two by the shop foreman. I greatly appreciated that they were willing to work with the third party warranty company, kept me informed, provided me with a ride to and from work and then a loaner car. Also, I appreciate that the loaner car was a VW ;)", "business_id": "uyp8kpTXKfKXvAB8HdJSAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vUiLO-EfTnPzfDuhJMF_rA", "review_id": "_CKiiEnqAoxQRisN6Sxhmg", "text": "My wife's Mini Cooper had to have its engine replaced. She no longer felt comfortable driving that car. We visited Nissan, Honda, Toyota and VW dealerships and ultimately had the best experience with Zimbrick VW in Middleton. Otto was very helpful. He was not pushy and gave us all the information we needed to make a decision.\n\nZimbrick made a very fair offer to trade in the Mini but we ended up selling it ourselves. Once my wife's car was sold, Otto made the process very quick and easy so we had her in her new Passat the same day. He even stayed after closing to walk her through setting up her new car!\n\nWhen I replace my Toyota RAV4, I will definitely consider Zimbrick VW.", "business_id": "uyp8kpTXKfKXvAB8HdJSAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wM2zbgcfQgwdqTkCyW-jaQ", "review_id": "i8iwF0mLX1Nwr89l02wGTw", "text": "I saw the promotions for the Clean Diesel event in April; I went in to the dealership about mid-afternoon on a Saturday to inquire about more information.  Tim Regan was my Sales & Leasing Consultant; he asked me about my driving habits and needs and then gave me suggestions on what the best car to fit me would be.  During the test drive, Tim was friendly, personable and gave me information about the car, the company and himself personally. \n\nI decided to purchase a 2014 Jetta. Tim knew I was in the middle of hellish week as busy season was wrapping up at work.  He was patient with my lack of free time and worked around my schedule to get paperwork signed.  I took the car home that night.  The next day, Tim, came to my work place (bringing me my favorite Starbucks drink!) to pick up the car and take it back to the dealership for cleaning and detailing.\n\nWhen Tim brought back my shiny, clean car, he spent a hour with me, walking me through all the features, explaining the little details and answering all my questions.  I was so comfortable with him and even happier with my purchase.\n\nI have now had the car a week and I could not be happier with the car and and my positive Zimbrick experience.", "business_id": "uyp8kpTXKfKXvAB8HdJSAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jqMa8QhylASA1HT_CG9RyQ", "review_id": "jaVHi9aTdvl3g3P7FKH_VQ", "text": "I don't know what it is about this place, but they are slooooooooow. The food is adequate (please don't lecture me about fast food, why are you even reading this review?), but sitting at the drive-in will shorten your life. Or maybe just feel like it. \n\nI prefer some of their stuff to McDonald's (yes, I'm very discerning) but just cannot abide the wait.", "business_id": "3zD6rxB92Mr0jb-LoYFFWw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "S_jsDw9WSy08lVBhXnux9w", "review_id": "gSAKnAvaIUn3eourzBjc4w", "text": "It's a Burger King.  My expectations were not that high.  However, they are unbearably slow, and the dining area is usually pretty dirty.  The food is mediocre, even for fast foot's low standards.  The staff usually acts like you're ruining their day for showing up.", "business_id": "3zD6rxB92Mr0jb-LoYFFWw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "10JcHKBgCCFV-Gd3TTwnTw", "review_id": "_hGUXCLhX7bdiH7CZDFr5Q", "text": "Good bk food. Slow service. Drive through is a 10 min stop even if your the only one in line. Always feels like i am bugging the person at the window.", "business_id": "3zD6rxB92Mr0jb-LoYFFWw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_4DHn3RB6jSgw7ppQfCuSg", "review_id": "WnfHvjcXDQnF-8sv46pTeg", "text": "It's called fast food. Not wait for three hours for a fricking burger food. WTF  how hard is it honestly?", "business_id": "3zD6rxB92Mr0jb-LoYFFWw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rUUI3ngu8tIRVAzQz25GCQ", "review_id": "jLYN8lezu_xqHG2oIkuhEw", "text": "I have given this burger king a chance MANY times... But they are BY FAR the slowest burger king I have EVER been to... Even if they have no customers inside, and you go through the empty drive through, they will STILL make you pull forward and wait for your meal, one time it was over a half hour! Absolutely unreasonable.", "business_id": "3zD6rxB92Mr0jb-LoYFFWw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qcuo87tjpGpoNPsLxANibQ", "review_id": "fvILeY9yHeBG6G35kCNnIQ", "text": "I would give this BK a -1 star if I could. They just recently renovated their building, cool, looks nice. I've stopped going to this location, it is the worst in fast food. Once i was told in the drive-thru that they were out of meat, but had chicken or fish. LOL Seriously! The king of burgers out of meat!?!?!? The wait in the drive-thru is painfully SLOW! I once ordered, waited for like 10-15 minutes, got fed up and left. Drove over to Wendy's, got my food and drove past BK on the way home. The truck i was behind in the drive-thru was still in the same spot! Crazy. \n\nThis BK NEEDS better management and training for the employees. They just don't seem to care. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!", "business_id": "3zD6rxB92Mr0jb-LoYFFWw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qcuo87tjpGpoNPsLxANibQ", "review_id": "fzdPeN0YOIU87zhu7nFqnA", "text": "Update: 8/26/12\n\n8:30 A.M. Hangover. Ordered 2 Whoppers w/o cheese and 1 Whopper w/ cheese and 1 order of onion rings. Drive-thru. Had to pull ahead and wait. 21 minutes later, a woman in a purple velvet one piece delivered our food. Don't they have work uniforms here? Jeeez.", "business_id": "3zD6rxB92Mr0jb-LoYFFWw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yehRZvzxbdzr69Qw9yaS0Q", "review_id": "SpJxqKRd_9znfe9EjTxaQQ", "text": "Having won a free small frapee from the \"Family Food\" giveaway at another Burger King, I decided to go inside the Sun Prairie location to cash it in. This was after I waited for almost twenty minutes at the drive-through, even after the order taker told me she'd be with me in, \"just a second.\" Inside the lobby, I was met by a scene of dirty tables, slow service, and a floor littered with a surprising ammount of plastic gloves. When I finally made it to the counter, I was amazed to learn that it is somehow possible to take my order without saying a single word to me, and then simply walking away without even handing me a reciept. Perhaps it was this same top-notch service and accuracy that caused another customer there to have to come back not once, not twice, but THREE times because they made his food wrong. At this point, my instincts said to leave, but my honor required that I stick with it to the bitter end. But when I finally got the free frapee, I was saddened to say that it was not worth the wait. If you value your ability to eat at Burger King more than your time, I would suggest staying in your car at this location and living in blissful ignorance. As for me, it'll be a while before I have it my way again.", "business_id": "3zD6rxB92Mr0jb-LoYFFWw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q2_xNGF6nhsOoD2NpOa5dg", "review_id": "kH-FTmFytW9IDZProzh5xQ", "text": "22 minutes to get my order. Terrible service! I was the only one in the store when I placed my order although there were 3 cars in drivethru. Not acceptable! The only thing keeping this from getting a 1-star review is that (1) the restaurant was clean and newly remodeled, and (2) they did get the order accurate... again, after 22 minutes... not acceptable!", "business_id": "3zD6rxB92Mr0jb-LoYFFWw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lyb-ZKA0qRNixvlh-cR__Q", "review_id": "V3WUqC-BSb8uyoC1i8yRdg", "text": "Have been there several times and it's always super slow. It had been months since we had gone there so today we went there and the girl at the counter just finished a counter order, saw us, and went to drive through. We stood there for 15 minutes waiting for somebody to take our order. Fed up, we left and went to Culver's.", "business_id": "3zD6rxB92Mr0jb-LoYFFWw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N4cbfISlDLaoWehc2aupmQ", "review_id": "HVRTiTVZtK9jMmZB6Cpxnw", "text": "Unless you like being ignored, Avoid, Avoid, Avoid! Stopped in for lunch today and the place was pretty much empty. There was a lady waiting at the counter for her order, two gentlemen who already had their order and were seated and eating. There was one worker for the front counter and the drive thru and 2 or 3 workers in the back. Waited over 10 minutes for someone to take my order and wasn't even acknowledged in that time. One of the guys came up front to bag drive thru orders, wiped the sweat off his face with a napkin, crumpled it up, tossed it in the trash and then scooped up fries without washing his hands. At that point I walked out and went to Culvers where I ordered and got my food in less time than I spent waiting to order here.  Not even worth one star!", "business_id": "3zD6rxB92Mr0jb-LoYFFWw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5wfxBoDS0hfxeN-lbRuHWQ", "review_id": "AGMWSy9isWFYU3h9bmHtRg", "text": "I went through the drive through, with about 4 cars ahead of me. After placing my order, it took about 15 minutes just to get to the window, where I then waited 28 minutes being ignored! I know the exact time because I looked at the time stamp on my receipt! There were at least three cars waiting behind me too! I finally got the attention of the lady inside to see what the problem was, and I was just told that they are \"short staffed\" and they make the food fresh to order, Which I guess means they go out back and wait for the chickens to mature, slaughter them, and THEN make the nuggets! I asked for a manager, when she finally showed up, I was not given an apology, just the same story of being short staffed. At this point I had asked to just have my money back so that I could go elsewhere (still no food) and I was told by said manager that she doesn't know how to do that....so I waited....and finally (28 minutes later) got my food, which was cold, and my milkshake had long since melted. Waste of my time and money!\n\nI did get a phone number also for what I was told the general manager, called, it was a cell phone with no name on the voicemail, left a message anyway, no return call.\n\nI won't ever be back, and I don't think they even care!", "business_id": "3zD6rxB92Mr0jb-LoYFFWw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GIe3fZlWKtnPXTaGqmwl-A", "review_id": "42gyuORGuSCgIq4OJ5XsMw", "text": "Remember when Burger King was actually somewhat decent?  Pepperidge Farm remembers...\n\nI have dined with the King many a time across this fine land.  I have watched their slow decline with sadness over the last thirty years.  At one point, they actually challenged the Clown for burger superiority, but now, they're a weak shadow on the market, barely a player...\n\n...and the BK at this location is a perfect example of why.\n\nEVERYTHING at this BK takes ten minutes.  Doesn't matter what you order, be prepared to wait.\n\nIt's always dirty.  When I was a kid and worked at the Clown, we were always cleaning.  There was usually one or two people on any shift whose sole job was to keep the lobby clean.  This place is a hole.\n\nWhy does the food taste weird?  If I want BK, I actually make the drive to Deforest, rather than eat at this location, which is actually a stone's throw from my house.  The food here tastes bad, bleachy, and wrong.  What are they doing to the food?\n\nFix thyself, King, and maybe I'll return.  Until then, I will take my cheap, poorly constructed eats elsewhere.", "business_id": "3zD6rxB92Mr0jb-LoYFFWw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b2z-VskoGBHP9IjVvDM_kw", "review_id": "geoJIsZOPLfW8kp0UbLx4w", "text": "This place is slow beyond belief. How do they stay in business? I waited 15 min for my order which was wrong and cold. I got the excuse \"were short staffed\". There were two cars in line and no one in the dining area. How much staff do you need for two customers? I think they laugh about how bad they are as workers. Because they could care less....", "business_id": "3zD6rxB92Mr0jb-LoYFFWw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6kp815UUjK--ukUjmDlSCQ", "review_id": "H2qKBmYoZzGk74fq7_ASMA", "text": "Pretty ok pizza dudes.  Not the best location, just off Main street, they share a tiny building with Country Hearth bread store, and a new gyro place.  Teeny tiny parking lot.  That is all.", "business_id": "OC8AUJshLVimn_-P_INvJw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6kp815UUjK--ukUjmDlSCQ", "review_id": "ZA7wrjRmLsqwDiJip_V4JQ", "text": "Wow.  What a bunch of stoners.", "business_id": "OC8AUJshLVimn_-P_INvJw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jqMa8QhylASA1HT_CG9RyQ", "review_id": "fNgpWeGTHTOgEjs8RjsFvA", "text": "I had mentioned in a separate review that, per the website, this Pizza Pit doesn't have mac-and-cheese pizza. Well, I went to get some gyros (they have a mini greek restaurant inside, apparently, called Athens) and saw on the board that they DO have the mac/cheese pizza. I stand corrected. \n\nOn to the gyros. The actual Greek restaurant in town is closed on Mondays, so we came here for our fix. We got gyros only, no fries (there aren't a lot of options, that might be it right there). They come with tomatoes and onions - I requested mine without onions. \n\nThey were fine. Not stellar, not terrible. I've had better ones at a lot of places, but considering that I only had to drive ten minutes to get these, they were good enough. \n\nI was told 15 minutes, and when I got there 15 minutes (or so) later they were ready to go but still warm once I got them home and started devouring.", "business_id": "OC8AUJshLVimn_-P_INvJw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GIe3fZlWKtnPXTaGqmwl-A", "review_id": "A7VKCrgeGoFUyJOzCVu79w", "text": "What has the world done to the people in this place to make them hate life as they do?  And why does that translate to the mediocre food?  \n\nYou can do better for pizza.  Hell, practically across the street from this place is Salvatore's.  You'll spend a bit more, but it'll be worth it.\n\nThis place slaps grease and cheese on cardboard, wraps it cardboard, and hands it to you with a look on their face that plainly says, \"I should have listened to my teachers in high school.\"", "business_id": "OC8AUJshLVimn_-P_INvJw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Sd3__-DSydKJ8S9EMB0L5A", "review_id": "gdkgX0IBEJa1VizTxndeEQ", "text": "I think their delivery service is pretty good, it was quick and the delivery guy was friendly. And the lady I ordered my pizza through was VERY friendly and upbeat. I've heard a lot of bad things about their workers? But I always go around noon so maybe those people are just going at the wrong time. Who knows! \nNow onto the food. Their pizza isn't the best pizza you'll ever have, but for the price it's good. It's a little greasy sometimes, I'll admit. But honestly I get the craving for them sometime! They have great cheese to put on their pizzas, and they usually put a good amount on. And I love their breadsticks! Yum! \nLike I said though, there is better. But if you're looking for cheap, quick, decent pizza I'd go here.", "business_id": "OC8AUJshLVimn_-P_INvJw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jqMa8QhylASA1HT_CG9RyQ", "review_id": "AO3bll4UuWeB1I71jxW_TQ", "text": "I wanted pizza and my kids wanted macaroni and cheese, so I figured I'd head to the Pit. If only somebody had answered the phone! It was around 6pm on a Saturday night, which I understand is a busy time, but come on. I let it ring about 15 times and then hung up. I paced around my house for a few minutes, got distracted, then tried calling again about ten minutes later. Same deal: lots of ringing, no answering. I let it ring another 15 times or so and just gave up. \n\nI don't mind having someone answer and then immediately put me on hold. It's a lot better than the nothing that I got. Thumbs DOWN.", "business_id": "OC8AUJshLVimn_-P_INvJw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GIe3fZlWKtnPXTaGqmwl-A", "review_id": "lx2Ln4U68wCwbTdtNsHofg", "text": "The prices are outrageous.  I went in to mail an 5x8\" envelope with a few CDs in it.  They told me it would be $16.95.  I went to the post office:  $4.95.  \n\nDon't bother unless you like shelling out a few extra bones.", "business_id": "JGa7YehwC9UzpPQF8-pMeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IYe6533zrbfcBIEynub5vg", "review_id": "vfM6jrLijRWCOx_ibR-Ypw", "text": "We've were in between houses this summer and used the Sun Prairie UPS Store's mailbox for our mail and package deliveries.  I couldn't be more impressed with the staff.  They were always very professional and willing to help out.\n\nAs to the reviewer complaining about the shipping prices, UPS prices will always be higher than the post office.  Unless you ship in volume and can negotiate business prices with UPS, they are not the most economical.  However I have far more trust in UPS being able to deliver a package safely and when they say they will than USPS.", "business_id": "JGa7YehwC9UzpPQF8-pMeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Nz7FOxqKOUhCxMLfKiGiTw", "review_id": "xpGmkOpa2alDHOvzfF__cg", "text": "These guys are great!  Fast, friendly service and all you need for shipping, printing and more.  Yeah the post office is cheaper on some stuff, but I like the idea of my stuff getting to where it's supposed to on time :-)   Chuck and his staff are great.  Highly recommend", "business_id": "JGa7YehwC9UzpPQF8-pMeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S_jsDw9WSy08lVBhXnux9w", "review_id": "vz0lTZAJzW25nP9QjCc-4A", "text": "AS far as libraries go, this one is a keeper.  Beautiful building, great selection, and lots of space to work or read.  I can't complain.", "business_id": "xLmC8OBxrfPkJCC1HzeNhg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "jqMa8QhylASA1HT_CG9RyQ", "review_id": "SFxzQr8qov6jcNCDXI-arQ", "text": "I love this library. Love it. It is beautiful and quite large with a quiet room full of magazines (you can check out the ones from the previous months), piles of documentary DVDs, quiet corners to sit/hide in, screened porches that are open during the non-winter months, four self-check stations, an open area where you can fetch your own holds (and thanks to the wonders of technology you don't have to worry about somebody snaking your long-awaited stuff away from you), bunches of computers with access to the internet (even if you had to bring your impatient 3-year-old who thinks the word 'quiet' means 'be louder'), and a great used-book store run by some very sweet retirees. And that's just the stuff I've used. \n\nThere are two different graphic novel sections: one for adults and one for kids. Finally, maybe my *most* favorite thing, is the Staff Picks section. It's mostly books but with a few DVDs too; I've found some worthy stuff there. \n\nThere are dedicated children's librarians, friendly people at the information/reference desk (with little plaques that say please interrupt us), and book returns both inside and out. I've always been pro-library, but this place is just unbelievable. I feel so lucky to live near it.", "business_id": "xLmC8OBxrfPkJCC1HzeNhg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "C16vy9Z3VcNArNZEthU5uw", "review_id": "LCqoAcnxcne0YtnX49zy5A", "text": "I am a little biased - I worked in a library all through high school and into college. I also love books, I own A LOT of them, ask my husband, he just moved them all. So, I really haven't met a library I haven't liked, but the Sun Prairie library is top notch. Having recently re-located to the Sun Prairie area one of the places I really wanted to check out was the library. It did not disappoint. Here are the aspects of it that really stuck out to me: \nThe snack shop - what a great idea! Who doesn't lose track of time at the library and need a little refueling? \nThe ceilings and overall structure - very elegant. \nThe staff - always kind and helpful. Not the stereotypical librarian who constantly shushes you. \nPlenty of places to sit and read undisturbed, unless you have children that is. \nThe children's area. \nScreened in porch \nPlenty of activities and programing \nReservable community rooms", "business_id": "xLmC8OBxrfPkJCC1HzeNhg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uDlJ_7V67UHmPRE6Hfq28w", "review_id": "JDofzArb2KnU-X5H-SJUog", "text": "Always good, friendly, and hot. My family likes this \"Chinese\" best in Sun Prairie. The food is even better of you eat it \"in\". Never full of customers (is that good?), it seems like they do a lot of take-out business. There is delivery. Not much updated decor. Good for when you want local basic Amer/Asian, same menu as all the rest. Some days it's better than others, but never bad.", "business_id": "2pmMehsVKnwhgWPSOxrkjA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NjeI7eoeLWndPI0zYFZMHw", "review_id": "_M5twxjIfO3ALYztm-7msg", "text": "I ate there 2 times. I recommend sea food soup, spicy salty shrimp, Singapore rice noodle. The location is not that good. It's in Sun Prairie, a suburb area from Madison, WI. I believe if the location is in downtown Madison, it would be one of the top Chinese restaurant in Madison.", "business_id": "2pmMehsVKnwhgWPSOxrkjA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "G9NsTOubFN2EZTpY_eumZg", "review_id": "IwfAdWYU6_q3CeLOF2I1Tw", "text": "Panda Garden is the best place to get Chinese food in Sun Prairie. And they deliver which is a plus in my book! I've eaten in the restaurant a couple of times, but usually do take out. I've never had anything I didn't like there (and we've tried a very good array of items). Tonight we had the Garlic Shrimp and Chicken Lo Mein. Both were awesome! The Garlic Shrimp had a nice spicy kick to it, but still had a TON of flavor! The crab Rangoon and pot stickers are also tasty!  Pricing is very reasonable for what you get!", "business_id": "2pmMehsVKnwhgWPSOxrkjA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_4DHn3RB6jSgw7ppQfCuSg", "review_id": "rUN9ZqKJAefqNSfv7g_xZg", "text": "I love this place. The fried dumplings are to die for.", "business_id": "2pmMehsVKnwhgWPSOxrkjA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2c31UbHeyQBUXwAuH6Ys9w", "review_id": "aeOIc53aL7M5aNavBDc-qA", "text": "Easy on-line menu, great selection and fabulous food. \n\nI ordered hot/ sour soup, egg roll and chicken/ broccoli. All of it was great. I can't wait to go back.", "business_id": "2pmMehsVKnwhgWPSOxrkjA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xv6zplylmpMYrPmbD59s9w", "review_id": "eb_Wdmrvndad0Ww8eJFqUA", "text": "Every time my boyfriend and I eat here, it has been great. We really enjoy the steamed dumplings and hot and sour soup. The staff is very friendly, too.", "business_id": "2pmMehsVKnwhgWPSOxrkjA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u3poEkM25GHonjqgxyp29A", "review_id": "kERjFKM_K4FaG7ASmhfAOg", "text": "I was unhappy due to having to wait 55 minutes for my one meal (steamed veggies combo with chicken, shrimp and scallops!  Then I get two pieces of shrimp, three small slices of chicken a few tiny scallops!!  For $12.00 that is a rip off, a joke and unacceptable!  You going to charge for food with those items in you better put more than sliced veggies!!  I will never come back!", "business_id": "2pmMehsVKnwhgWPSOxrkjA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6kp815UUjK--ukUjmDlSCQ", "review_id": "8Ok0HOvdk73NTwSqSGI84g", "text": "This is take out only.  They have at least two locations that I am aware of.  One in Sun Prairie and one in Fitchburg.  They have excellent Chinese food and the prices are pretty good.", "business_id": "NDAxF0_RCZBQedVO_d5WnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "StCV2TbWOuHlvHqKmDdmDQ", "review_id": "cYsrFnnrqKsLuF1dNLvpHQ", "text": "Best chinese I've found so far. Hot and sour soup and their won ton soup are fantastic. Sometimes I'll go and just get the soup.", "business_id": "NDAxF0_RCZBQedVO_d5WnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S_jsDw9WSy08lVBhXnux9w", "review_id": "mY6VOAFMcEfGSDhfcPO25g", "text": "I haven't had better Crab Rangoon than they serve here.  The people who work there are pretty nice, too.", "business_id": "NDAxF0_RCZBQedVO_d5WnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I61wdDOXK1bJIAufsiIplQ", "review_id": "uJYuDKY6Yz3W9MIQCvRWSA", "text": "The general tso's and boneless spare ribs are about as good as you'll find. No lie!", "business_id": "NDAxF0_RCZBQedVO_d5WnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YLtDeDZjV6oOTyxy1lRbdQ", "review_id": "e-N-2u49WVSXGAN8mPhaqg", "text": "Meh. It's okay when you want something quick. Not overly impressed. Fried rice is good.", "business_id": "NDAxF0_RCZBQedVO_d5WnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p4ySEi8PEli0auZGBsy6gA", "review_id": "_0G7KGx5ZP8gEwknrzT68A", "text": "Pretty bland for Chinese take out.", "business_id": "NDAxF0_RCZBQedVO_d5WnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6kp815UUjK--ukUjmDlSCQ", "review_id": "zqhde7HU-kHyyfFpL8ADEA", "text": "We used to go here for our Americanized Chinese food every so often for the last 7 years.  However, in the last year the quality of their food has taken a nose dive to unacceptable levels of blech and blah.", "business_id": "NDAxF0_RCZBQedVO_d5WnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xv6zplylmpMYrPmbD59s9w", "review_id": "W5dYKsnII0ftLs5WePCDQA", "text": "The rice and steamed vegetables were good, but that's about all we could tolerate. We ordered General Tso's, which is what we always get when we first try a Chinese restaurant. It helps us compare to other places.The quality of the chicken used was awful. The dumplings were flavorless. We will not be returning.", "business_id": "NDAxF0_RCZBQedVO_d5WnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "arbaFkggBJMlFsVXJr7TTw", "review_id": "Pgtlgld0214yiFe-J1dDVw", "text": "Awesome place to go. Their motto says it all, \"little place, big flavors\" or something like that. It's just really really good.", "business_id": "eptljN50_4BpIwc2Op_A_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q85Y5vQ3d_sNLnfzWX06mw", "review_id": "qutbEuoiYY3Ug1YFNewdcQ", "text": "Food is insanely good.  Fresh meats and very, very tasty.  When you order a sandwich (i recommend the godfather I or II), the owner goes to the fridge and begins slicing cuts for your sub.  Doesn't get much fresher than that.  They have a few tables, but I've never eaten there so I cannot comment on the service but they are always friendly when I order take out.  In addition to a plethora of sandwich options there are italian dishes as well.  I've had the lasagna which was a large, flavorful portion.  Desserts are great too.  Try a Cannoli.", "business_id": "eptljN50_4BpIwc2Op_A_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WltcczjarMJrAxnmDCOQpQ", "review_id": "_PZ7Wv14CmbfFdpz9HFdjg", "text": "Deli Roma- Great Italian deli.  Large portions.  Sandwich meats are slice to the order.  Perfect tiny dining room with plastic red and white checkered table cloths.  Soooo good. Go there.  Eat!", "business_id": "eptljN50_4BpIwc2Op_A_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qcuo87tjpGpoNPsLxANibQ", "review_id": "MRn-W9EKfF-kK4o9lsRJMQ", "text": "Finally went to Deli Roma yesterday and so glad i did. I've been meaning to go for a while but, always forget about it because of it's location. It's small but cool at the same time. All the Italian nostalgia in there is fun to look at while you wait.\n\nWe got a veggie muffaletta, grilled panini, and a Chicago style Vienna all beef hot dog.\n\nVeggie Muffaletta ($5.25)~ Wow! So much flavor with the olives, 2 kinds of cheese, and the in house olive dressing. Served on a 5\" round Pane Mariano bread (my new favorite bread). Great price for a huge sandwich.\n\nGrilled Panini ($6.49)~ It was the panini of the week, not sure what it was. It had 2 kinds of meat( ham and salami i believe) and cheese. The focaccia bread was grilled to perfection. We got the order to go and it was still super hot when we got home! Tasty sandwich with a TON of meat in there!\n\nChicago style Vienna all beef hot dog ($2.75)~ Very good dog with all the fixings. Only complaint was that it was not very warm but that's OK with a hot dog i guess.\n\nIf you can find this place you need to go! The mailman was eating lunch when we were there. I always think if the mailman eats there, you know it's good!", "business_id": "eptljN50_4BpIwc2Op_A_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_4DHn3RB6jSgw7ppQfCuSg", "review_id": "LfNE7DcEsBwf_clp2KSTnw", "text": "Absolutely wonderful. IDK what the other guy was talking about complaining about the service. I was greeted with a smile and a friendly conversation while I waited for the old man to make my sandwiches. Reminds me of when I lived on the east coast. Got to love Boar's head.", "business_id": "eptljN50_4BpIwc2Op_A_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e4e-IyxRdWBO0Ak88yyacw", "review_id": "GCWXYTiRk6dt-ND9KB-XBA", "text": "Boar's head meats and cheeses are what they use for their sandwiches, and they also have olives,and some other deli items. The sandwiches are great, and the service is friendly. I miss their old employee John, he was such a charming, handsome young lad. :-( They even know Chris Burke!!!!", "business_id": "eptljN50_4BpIwc2Op_A_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GCU2CIieyi9qxdQ_3FjXjw", "review_id": "ZUwBJk4Y_kB1w3bV8xUlsA", "text": "Food was amazing!!! Just wish it were open on Sunday :)", "business_id": "eptljN50_4BpIwc2Op_A_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yfWlinXvvv3C1QTuO6Yv9A", "review_id": "awU-6SXOExU_mlnErmWUFg", "text": "This place is the best. Americano is ridiculously good.", "business_id": "eptljN50_4BpIwc2Op_A_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WsGQfLLy3YlP_S9jBE3j1w", "review_id": "HR93RIpXdPJYIO638zoIGg", "text": "Place is pretty good. Have been here a handful of times. I always get the Godfather (1 or 2) which is an Italian beef sandwich. It is really good.  My wife really enjoys the Americano.  Overall I have not had any issues, except for my recent visit.  There was an issue with one sandwich, called up and talked with the owner.  He was very understanding and wanted to make things right, so he gave me a $25 gift card to use the next time I'm there.  I won't let one little issue stop me from eating here.", "business_id": "eptljN50_4BpIwc2Op_A_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "SEJWhA6MRIavK4b3pGxwTg", "review_id": "F9nfJjFCBNyvgVIj-i_f5Q", "text": "This place is a great stop for lunch. The sandwiches are huge and they use boars head premium deli meat on their subs. I challenge you to take down a whole one. They also make fresh pasta and lasagna that is to die for. Check This Place Out!", "business_id": "eptljN50_4BpIwc2Op_A_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6kp815UUjK--ukUjmDlSCQ", "review_id": "Z0qLdbZSdpu8juvpWKVY-w", "text": "We went here on a Saturday afternoon and no one was at the front counter.  It's obvious that this is a small mom & pop type operation, which is encouraging because this usually means good food.  But we wouldn't know because no one ever came to the counter.  \n\nThere was one couple at a table eating, but no other customers at the time.  There was a dude walking around in the back, he looked right at us, but didn't acknowledge us in any way.  \n\nWe stood there for quite a while and looked over the menu repeatedly, hoping that at any moment someone might come forth and say something as simple as \"I'll be right with you\" etc.  Didn't happen.  \n\nI get the whole idea of them not being fast food, and that good food takes time so on and so forth, but that shouldn't also mean \"we will not acknowledge your presence.  Ever.\"  \n\nThree more people came in behind us and proceeded to wait.  There were then five of us crowding around the counter................waiting...................and waiting...........\n\nHere on Yelp I noticed that one complaint had a response from the business, which gives me some hope, but hey guys, I was there, with money in hand and you dropped the ball.........again apparently.  \n\nWe walked out after waiting a longgggggg time for nothing.   We may try again some day when we have absolutely nothing better to do.  However, if this is standard operating procedure I don't know that they'll still be around for that \"some day.\"", "business_id": "eptljN50_4BpIwc2Op_A_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iNJNLfjAjhwHTuJEcJ2d5Q", "review_id": "sCpdyymktaxW4imU15_oEg", "text": "Only place in the area that makes an authentic Vienna beef Chicago style hot dog.  Simply awesome!", "business_id": "eptljN50_4BpIwc2Op_A_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QEgOEIbxNLaNF9ly_wV61Q", "review_id": "-sZXkHNLbW3JQ7FQcjDc1Q", "text": "Been in SP for a year now and only just discovered this place on my way home tonight. Wanted something quick, tasty, and not from a fast food chain. Talk about a good stop. My sandwich was just filled with Boars Head ham, salami, cheese, delicious fresh tomatoes all on excellent toasted bread. Considering the amount of meat and the overall size of this sandwich the $7 and change price was more than reasonable. I'm already looking forward to going back here. Service was pleasant and quick considering there were two people immediately in front of me.  A unique gem in an area of SP dominated mostly by fast food joints.  Only wish they had better roadside presence so I had been able to find them sooner!", "business_id": "eptljN50_4BpIwc2Op_A_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fLlH6ePcOgdD05qvYoJoWA", "review_id": "ZI0EBvJ-lZIYRAX_b4XU5g", "text": "This place is awesome! The food is amazing to say the least. The only time I have been disappointed is when I showed up on a Monday and found out they were closed. Best place for Italian in the area. Thumbs up to the owner and staff, keep it up!", "business_id": "eptljN50_4BpIwc2Op_A_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7j3ExkVj_ecgkzlkxtFxrw", "review_id": "ZUlVllacxzOTScqkcACIpQ", "text": "Nice little sandwich shop in Sun Prairie and they do a decent job but they have big plastic things of Prosciutto to make them look like a big time Italian deli only one problem...they don't serve Prosciutto on any of their sandwiches and you can't even order it extra.   \n\nThey advertise that they have a couple of types of Lasagna and to ask for what they varieties are but they didn't have any when i was there.  \n\nThe sandwich I did have was good and they heat up bread that tastes very yummy.  I'll give them another chance.", "business_id": "eptljN50_4BpIwc2Op_A_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o10BJspwsbXwp-sJVrHYOg", "review_id": "K_vymsw6lqUF_NhcFAi5OA", "text": "I never thought I would write a one-star review of Deli Roma, but I think this once-great deli's day has passed. For the last year or so the food has been slipping and become mediocre - including, this fall, the worst plate of spaghetti I've ever been served in a restaurant (by an employee who is no longer there), but our experience on Saturday pretty much finished our long relationship with Deli Roma.\n\nWe arrived around 4:30 p.m. and there was no one else in the deli. A young man was seated behind the register and greeted us, but did not get up. We saw the specials board had an item which was a play on the Godfather, their signature Italian roast beef sandwich, and discussed whether we'd want to try it. During all this the gentleman behind the counter remained seated but appeared to be paying attention.\n\nWhen I said we were ready to order he got up, but when I ordered a Godfather he said that they were out of Italian beef. I have worked in restaurants myself and at times you do run out of items, but I don't understand why the specials board carried an item they didn't have and more incomprehensible yet is why he would listen to us talk about the aforementioned special and never bother to mention he couldn't make one anyway. The specials board should have been blank, and more importantly, he should have told us when we came in that they were out of some ingredients.\n\nIf he had, we probably would have stayed and ordered something else, but his attitude projected total, casual indifference in serving us and getting our business. If they don't want our business, we won't give it to them any more.", "business_id": "eptljN50_4BpIwc2Op_A_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dvw82REKilpMSkuVKByl8w", "review_id": "YLmcYgiEbCUno-NClY7YOw", "text": "I found Deli Roma too late.  Fortunately, I was able to enjoy the godfather part I several times this winter before it closed.  This was my favorite sandwich, anywhere, ever, period.  Sad to see you go, thank you for the delicious food!", "business_id": "eptljN50_4BpIwc2Op_A_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Tz25bIMplXd24Lmc-lr8pA", "review_id": "vItkrL3xH2tfu3VcFBk6eQ", "text": "Ross, I hope you're going to show up somewhere else. Sure miss you in SP.", "business_id": "eptljN50_4BpIwc2Op_A_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jqMa8QhylASA1HT_CG9RyQ", "review_id": "fHJnM8oj3GGTMhmUrJ72Gw", "text": "I like Family Video. It has a large selection, good parking and the staff is knowledgeable and very friendly. \n\nBut unless you get a new/er movie or are just very lucky, it can be difficult to find widescreen movies. For some reason, FV tends to default to full frame when they sell down the stock to just one or two discs of a title. I'll admit that I am a complete widescreen snob, and this makes me crazy. \n\nOtherwise they'd be getting five stars from me, no question.", "business_id": "u2suyhwZNjBkGDHKQ2uJOA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rKQamBVdVY2SXTDDKImOAw", "review_id": "wV_RGvS8NLbYQQ4gPuCE0Q", "text": "Be very wary of the Family Video in Sun Prairie, WI, they do a great job trying to up sell you at the counter and next thing you know you are walking out the door with 3-5 movies when you came in intending to get two. \nThe problem with this, is they do not indicate anywhere on the movie when they are due back. You do not get a receipt indicating when they are due back, so if you have five movies and one is due back the next day and the other four in five days, you better be darn sure you know what one, or you will be surprised with a $8-$10 late charge. (And hopefully, the person that hands you the movies tells you the correct one) \nWhen you ask them why they do not print off receipts, they state it is the cost of paper - well, I would think the cost of an angry customer(s) would be more concerning.", "business_id": "u2suyhwZNjBkGDHKQ2uJOA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jqMa8QhylASA1HT_CG9RyQ", "review_id": "T3KBONTXaKUuCtGx9PUv3Q", "text": "I was in Family Video last week. An employee told me that they are now going with all widescreen. They still have some older stuff that is fullscreen, but all the new stuff will be widescreen (damn straight!).", "business_id": "u2suyhwZNjBkGDHKQ2uJOA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yehRZvzxbdzr69Qw9yaS0Q", "review_id": "xhh9DLD4F4D70TTDs39ZOg", "text": "When I was about 12 years old, I got to sell popcorn with my Cub Scout Troop. Thankfully, the same type of people who still go to video stores are the same sort of people who contribute to youth organizations (lonely old people). I appreciate how much Family Video worked with us, and they have a good selection of films. When in town, choose Family Video over Blockbuster.", "business_id": "u2suyhwZNjBkGDHKQ2uJOA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6kp815UUjK--ukUjmDlSCQ", "review_id": "lfbbDNTCkz7vB8s7TaZsmg", "text": "Went here for a Father's Day breakfast.  Besides lunch and dinner, they also serve breakfast all day.  Nice folks, darn good diner food, nice size portions.  Lots of old people come here, but they don't try to mug you in the bathroom or anything like that.", "business_id": "Xp7OA8gz7zDgB3I54jyb4g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YLtDeDZjV6oOTyxy1lRbdQ", "review_id": "GNQowlOTdq-IScoe-EB2AQ", "text": "Found  hair in my food.  BLECH!!  Never ever again!", "business_id": "Xp7OA8gz7zDgB3I54jyb4g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nCBG9RWBIxYY2yKaxC1ZQg", "review_id": "t-Nwp9BfxmVl3c-k87qIVw", "text": "Good value.  Owners are always working and are good people.  They had a fire recently which closed the place down.  Not sure they've re-opened yet, but if not, hopefully soon.", "business_id": "Xp7OA8gz7zDgB3I54jyb4g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Vj0ZfqKHotsR8EJoIHOC4w", "review_id": "LcwjMhbcmA5QEK_xKIb4dg", "text": "I cannot wait until sir hobos open up again. This place has the best breakfast anywhere!  The skillet are to die for. This service is as good as any diner in Chicago.", "business_id": "Xp7OA8gz7zDgB3I54jyb4g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aoDM2oE3P4dNoFDKRljVkg", "review_id": "XGYJV7ifTvB7GIrnk0Ka7Q", "text": "Now reopen and beautiful.  Come in and check it out.", "business_id": "Xp7OA8gz7zDgB3I54jyb4g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hLYKwQyWLtzZNx6uZPu5pw", "review_id": "xUotouup6cW3TSdcYEkh5A", "text": "Absolutely horrible.  \n\nThe building has been recently remodeled because it burned.  I'd guess the insurance company didn't cover a replacement broom, vacuum and cleaning supplies. My arms stuck to the new table, the floor was really littered with garbage and my silverware was dirty.  Gross.  It was 2pm on Sat and dead.  No excuse for dirty.\n\nThe waitress was really nice, I think her name was Sarah.  She was personable and attentive.  She's the only reason I'd give this place a star at all.\n\nI ordered a Gyro sandwich.  It came with fries and a bowl of soup.  I ordered Broccoli Cheese soup.  I think if I heated up some Velveeta and added a gallon of water to it, then tossed in a bunch of dirty, uncut broccoli, I could duplicate the Sir Hobo recipe.\n\nI wish the rest of the meal was that good.  When the Gyro arrived, it reeked of rotten deer carcass, the plate was filthy and the fries were colder than Alaska in December.  I'm not joking.  The Gyro tasted so bad that I had to spit a mouthful of it into a napkin and slug down a glass of water to cleanse the horse-s--t taste from my mouth.  \n\nSarah noticed that I hadn't eaten my food, she offered to remove it from the bill with out me asking.  I would normally applaude that gesture, but some older foreign lady (I assume the owner) came over and told her not to do that.  \"I'll make you new sandwich,\" said the old lady. I declined.  I figured I couldn't choke down another bite of the garbage they call food.  I paid my 9 dollars for a lousy cup of liquid Velveeta and left.\n\nI bet the Dairy Queen across the parking lot is glad that Sir Hobo's is back open.  I wonder how many people have done what I did... walk to DQ and had an ice cream cone to try to clean the aftertaste of death and decay from my mouth.  Never again.  I'd go to DQ instead.", "business_id": "Xp7OA8gz7zDgB3I54jyb4g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "THUBxi4Bw5ZRL162EqRxLg", "review_id": "B6Cyf42B6LKE5kf9O8qaeA", "text": "This place is always packed; however, the increased popularity is working against it. I took my mother, step father, and fellow siblings here for Mother's day. It took fifteen minutes just to get the attention of the waitress. When the food finally arrived three out of five of the orders were completely wrong. The waitress basically just negotiated back and forth with us until we agreed to eat what we were served. \n\nOn a side note, the owner (older lady) kept staring at our table with a look in her eye that could have gotten her a role in the movie Scarface.\n\nUnfortunately, the owners no longer care about quality like they did before the business burnt down. It's just a numbers thing at this point.\n\nThey lost a lifer that day.", "business_id": "Xp7OA8gz7zDgB3I54jyb4g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bs-J8PQH1gN4K0e2PWk5bA", "review_id": "Ep7CbV14OrJC9wVnisUvxw", "text": "I recently went here with my family for breakfast and I look forward to going back soon. The menu had many options for breakfast, even for Vegetarians, which I am. I had the Veggie Skillet which was delisious and my husband enjoyed his inlet as well. The portions where large and the quality was high. A very clean place with a very friendly wait staff. Good kids menu too!", "business_id": "Xp7OA8gz7zDgB3I54jyb4g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XE-EtNY1ogC6XdLYhYVVFQ", "review_id": "jqCbCugPzL1QzunNzZoEgg", "text": "We used to live in Sun Prairie years ago when we first moved to Wisconsin.  The first place we ate at was Sir Hobos.  At the time, the menu was really basic and not much seemed to be \"homemade\".  To be honest, we stopped going there.  As was mentioned below, there was a fire and they did a complete redo of the restaurant.  The food seems a bit better.  I do agree, though, with another \"Yelper's\" judgement on the cheese soup.  Yuk.  It's so thick, it heaps up on the spoon.  I've eaten there a few times since the rebuild and it seems they are trying to change.  I hope they try a bit harder this time.\n\nA note:  No carpeting this time around.  It's very noisy.  And the TV's do not help.", "business_id": "Xp7OA8gz7zDgB3I54jyb4g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zFG2ImchzinRT64JLNUAbg", "review_id": "yG2wB9ZY9s1E7Kx8CpWHKA", "text": "NEVER going back to this place.  We went for breakfast as a table of four.  It was packed, Sunday morning breakfast.  Three of the four breakfasts went back.  Two of those came wrong again.  One of those came back wrong a third time.  It took so long for the waitress to come back my wife had nibbled on it, eating around the block of Velveeta she specifically asked to be cheddar.  When we asked for consideration on the bill, we were told that she had eaten it, so no discount would be given.  We asked to see the manager.  The waitress returned and threw the bill on the table saying that she would take the breakfast out of her tips.  When we told the hostess, she offered a 10% discount off the bill.  Too Little Too Late.  There is no excuse for a menu omelet (that's right, not a special order, menu) to come out wrong three times.", "business_id": "Xp7OA8gz7zDgB3I54jyb4g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6kp815UUjK--ukUjmDlSCQ", "review_id": "w7-Rt5xLm8PEFc5P_C_H-g", "text": "We went back here for the second time since the remodel.  Both times we had breakfast items.  We've never had lunch or dinner food here, and from reading other reviews it would appear that is a good thing.  \n\nThe remodeling looks nice, and it's now a no-smoking establishment.  But neither of these two aspects can apparently help the fact that your elbows and/or arms are going to stick to the tables.  Maybe it's a trap!  Like flies on sticky paper!  \n\nService was good both times, and breakfast food is solid.  But if they can't keep the tables clean, what else is filthy dirty?", "business_id": "Xp7OA8gz7zDgB3I54jyb4g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RBhNiqaAU95xXYRf4gpnLg", "review_id": "4oAvRXGJb2T2Gs5mAYL4ow", "text": "I want to write nice things.. I sooo want to write nice things.. so here goes.. the place has a nice warmth to it.. family friendly, which is always a plus for us... well that's it\n\nfood- just not good.. wife's reuben- the corned beef tasted.. let's go with questionable. Kids got hot dogs, ugh, just buy a better brand people! I had the Gyro.. it was serviceable, a little heavy on the sauce, but fine.\n\nService- waitress didn't give a d*mn about anything.. so yeah.. 2 stars.. maybe we will try again, but I don't think so", "business_id": "Xp7OA8gz7zDgB3I54jyb4g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yehRZvzxbdzr69Qw9yaS0Q", "review_id": "JWs1kUaZEnh3UE6FftqJAg", "text": "We went here for a family Christmas brunch last month. Having lived in town for nearly 20 years, we had always seen but never actually been to SIR Hobo's. We had no idea what we were missing. When we first sat down, we were greated by a jolly waitress with a thick, possibly Greek accent. Her nametag said her name was Gerestina, but her attitude said she loved her job. The complimentary water was, in a word, exquisite. And the meal only got better. But the biggest surprise was when, about 20 minutes into our meal, a homeless man with a whooping cough and a peg leg stumbled through the door and colapsed. The cook came crashing out of the kitchen, carrying a CPR mask in one hand and a bloody meat cleaver in the other. Through his quick action, the cook was able to resucitate the homeless man. As we all applauded, the homeless man stood up to shake the cook's hand. The homeless man was crying and gave every single person in the restaurant a great big bear hug. It seems that SIR hobos still certainly cares for our fine city's hobo community.", "business_id": "Xp7OA8gz7zDgB3I54jyb4g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VwR2_xBiB9VPsqWuJDfi5g", "review_id": "Om3kTNUz57UQDSevN9S4OQ", "text": "This place was recommended to us about, twenty miles away?\nThe loyal following is out of the local area. So we had to check this place out.\n\nThe building:\nThe Hobo does live up to its theme; when you find it you will know it. \nThe inside is the standard dinner area, also the preferred seating for a hobo. Featuring large areas to set down, stretch out and down your jacket and bags. You can easily sit for more than twenty minutes and not worry about being run out (to make room for more customers).\n\nThe food:\nAny hobo would like this style of dining. Lots of different things, so you will not get tired of eating a lot at once. Also the shear amount will fill you up since a lot of hobos do not eat three meals a day. Again, you are not pressured to finish fast. This makes it much easier to finish the large portions the Hobo has to offer.\n\nThis place would kill a Denny's, without even trying. Since I am not from the local area it is hard to compare it to anything locally.\nYea, I would eat here again.", "business_id": "Xp7OA8gz7zDgB3I54jyb4g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SrLiag-4LTp3A0ZBd7G5QQ", "review_id": "OkYP-v9atGkwyHOepgq3Pw", "text": "Ehh.... Probably wont return.  Friendly workers, beautiful restaurant but... \nThe food was NOT good at all..  \nI dont know where to really start. I guess...\nThe waitress didnt get my order right. \n\nI ordered:\nthe burger with BBQ, Bacon, and onions, with seasoned fries and a side salad with croutons....  The salad came back without croutons, had to hunt the waitress down to get them..  The Fries came back without any seasoning. and the fries tasted just awful!  The Burger wasnt too bad.. Although, I think i would have rather have eaten a Bic Mac lol. \n\nMy BF ordered:\nThe Hobo Skillet with side of pancakes... the skillet had a hair in it..  it was really greasy and not much flavor.. and whatever flavor it did have it wasnt the greatest..\n\nThe best the best items we had  were the pancakes, and the croutons.. \nI probably wont go back again...  :(", "business_id": "Xp7OA8gz7zDgB3I54jyb4g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GIe3fZlWKtnPXTaGqmwl-A", "review_id": "roWA_MYfg4l6WX_3ilRDhg", "text": "It is what it is, a nice local diner-type place.  It's not going to knock your socks off, but it beats throwing money at chain restaurants and the food is usually above par.", "business_id": "Xp7OA8gz7zDgB3I54jyb4g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XX_zPgQOvqBXG1IbWD7CCw", "review_id": "TIEo_UTBB_olBnXvqvmxxQ", "text": "This place is just great! We have been here for breakfast, lunch and dinner and it has been great every time. It is so cheap and you always get so much food and so\nfast to. They have a huge menu which is awesome! The workers are always so happy and take good care of you! They just remodeled it and it looks so nice inside and the bathrooms are always clean. Great place!", "business_id": "Xp7OA8gz7zDgB3I54jyb4g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Iq9bCnyeB6HASXOouyhLLA", "review_id": "IKwqSgdyh7AQDtfDGCs6Dg", "text": "Blech.  My brother heard this was the best Chinese buffet in Sun Prairie.  Maybe that is true, but it must be the only Chinese buffet in Sun Prairie.\n\nI'm not giving it a hard time for \"authenticity\" or any of that eaither.  I love me some good Americanized, crappy Chinese food.  Here, even the stuff that was out fresh from the kitchen (which was mighty slim picken's) was barely edible.\n\nI was really looking forward to some good old MIdwestern Chinese buffet, too.  The Chinese food options in Portland are actually very lacking, the last really good stuff I had was from a strip mall in Crawfordsville, IN.  Seriously, they can do it right but everyone else serves lukewarm, tasteless piles of mystery?  Gotta be kidding me.\n\nMost options seemed to have been sitting for way too long when we got here, and it was peak dinner eating time.  I should have been tipped off by the low number of patrons at this \"best Chinese\" but I like to give the benefit of the doubt.\n\nYou are better off making Ramen noodles at home and calling it chinese food.", "business_id": "5uxhIGZlJm9g_zfG_83z5Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oSA746-4MCJpWorJkzxqpQ", "review_id": "Kiredheru8xDykkaOyBQ6w", "text": "This place is both a buffet and a takeout restaurant. For take out, it's great. As a buffet, it's okay. The food is always fresh and the buffet is refreshed constantly so nothing sits out very long. It's nothing fancy, but it's good. Not great. But good. It's a favorite for take out while living out in the boonies!", "business_id": "5uxhIGZlJm9g_zfG_83z5Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tR4roQvISyC1thFUXo3r0g", "review_id": "XHg0mfC31B3uIlJhotI8nA", "text": "I love this place.  The food is always fresh, they keep an eye on the buffet so they can refill the trays quickly.  I've never had anything here that wasn't great.", "business_id": "5uxhIGZlJm9g_zfG_83z5Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kkDrD2dXd0_52PwSER8tzg", "review_id": "y9qu13BFZ73wmPDQdFaedg", "text": "UPDATE:  This place closed down about a year ago.  Sadness. Another mom and pop Chinese buffet goes by the wayside of stretching themselves too thin.\n\n\nI resisted going here for the past several years that I've lived in Sun Prairie b/c of all the other mediocre Chinese food buffet restaurants I've eaten at that left me a bit disappointed.\n\nTheir selection is less in numbers of dishes than other places around the Dane County area; however, in terms of quality and freshness, it's rather good. Since other reviewers did not go into significant detail about the offerings, I'll mention my first time experience recently on a Sunday (where there were about three other tables of diners):\n\n- peanut butter chicken\n- mongolian beef\n- chow mein\n- a few sushi rolls (x2 varieties)\n- crab rangoons (better than average)\n- spring rolls (eggrolls, more aptly)\n- popcorn shrimp\n- two types of soups - your basic hot and sour or egg drop (these were just OK)\n- chicken skewers (these were excellent even though I didn't expect them to be based on appearance)\n- seafood stir fry w/ veggies\n- fish fillets\n- dessert options looked like a few types of cakes and fruit, pudding, and jello.\n\nI like the emphasis on quality rather than quantity. And this place was clean.  It's tucked away in a strip mall by Walmart, so points against it for location.  But you can't beat the price, $7-8 for a buffet meal!  Of course, afterwards, I had to nap off the food coma ...", "business_id": "5uxhIGZlJm9g_zfG_83z5Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8RNMtQ9IT0mfiZMn1pQWuw", "review_id": "l6TrCZ51kfjQH0tBPCxSbw", "text": "I have been eating here for at least 7 years and it's excellent.  Typically a group of us go there for lunch coming from work.   I love the pepper chicken the broccoli and the chicken on a stick things.  Ohh yes, the peanut butter chicken is also excellent.  My 4 kids really love going there too when we happen to be in that area on a weekend.  They've been going there every now and then since they were babies.    \n\nI have heard that they may not be able to renew their lease as that part of the strip mall may be changed.  That would be very disappointing.  They have been a loyal staple spot for years while stores with in the mall have changed some of which are still vacant.   If you have not checked them out give them a try.  If you enjoy them go back for a visit incase they are soon gone.", "business_id": "5uxhIGZlJm9g_zfG_83z5Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6kp815UUjK--ukUjmDlSCQ", "review_id": "p2RgQfCRyxI1OokGdgWqkg", "text": "closed.", "business_id": "5uxhIGZlJm9g_zfG_83z5Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tR4roQvISyC1thFUXo3r0g", "review_id": "DEw5my1Dnc02lUIZmGegRw", "text": "This restaurant was forced to close due to a greedy landlord that suddenly doubled their rent, probably because of the upgrades done with the new Walmart.  Does anyone know where this family went or if they opened in another location?  I would gladly go to the the one.  I haven't found any Chinese food as good.", "business_id": "5uxhIGZlJm9g_zfG_83z5Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1M0GK5zRzBVNJLjLmufP_w", "review_id": "8ZbsJZ2-m61x-4BqUVhrXQ", "text": "Good old fashioned diner food with a generous all you can eat prime rib and butterfly shrimp on Saturdays.", "business_id": "yV-eB-pQVeWE7W-WPC8BUg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jqMa8QhylASA1HT_CG9RyQ", "review_id": "cgCncidvQlCl6JoA-BFpPQ", "text": "I have been here twice, both times for breakfast. Both times I was *very* happy. \n\nI had the greek omelette (feta cheese, spinach, you know the deal) and thought I had died and gone to omelette heaven. Best I ever had. It came with this delicious tzaziki-type sauce on the side, which I should have brought home with me (I did finish the omelette at the restaurant). \n\nThe second time I had this very interesting strawberry fritter french toast. I love french toast and all things sugary, and this was definitely sweet. It sort of had a filling (that was the strawberry part). It was delicious, but not for those who claim they don't like sweets. \n\nThe service is terrific, very fast and genuine. The coffee is hot and just right. \n\nYou'll likely be surrounded by various old men (with the occasional younger man sprinkled in), but these old guys know a good breakfast when they find one.", "business_id": "yV-eB-pQVeWE7W-WPC8BUg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_4DHn3RB6jSgw7ppQfCuSg", "review_id": "e7Bf5IRnlTXnmXA2ns3NCw", "text": "If you have not been here go. Best breakfast in Dane county. I work out of state and every time I get to town this is my first stop. If I get in town at 2 am I am up at 7 for breakfast. Bring and tell your friends you wont regret it.", "business_id": "yV-eB-pQVeWE7W-WPC8BUg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bqSs0R0mxNWmqWKa6yxrFQ", "review_id": "TPNQfxu70z91KHl6YAZ7lQ", "text": "How pleasantly surprised I was to find this old school greasy spoon ( and I say that as a compliment). This is the kind of place I remember fondly from my youth in NJ.  No pretension, no gimmicks, just honest food done well.  I had one of the specials - an omelet with cilantro, chorizo, green and red peppers and onions.  It was perfect.  Perhaps my favorite part about my breakfast was the hash brown potatoes. At many places like this, they are soggy and undercooked.  Not only were they spiced well, but they were crispy as well.  That's no joke with breakfast potatoes!    In any case, I've been back twice in a week and a half, and plan on returning often.  Don't let the exterior or decor fool you; they make good food in that tiny building.", "business_id": "yV-eB-pQVeWE7W-WPC8BUg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BMoVnPGnN29C1lf0zh9qmw", "review_id": "UBcYZFT7JoUFAfjiZ4cWkw", "text": "I love local hometown eateries. So when we were looking for a place for lunch while on the road, the Prairie Diner called out to us. Inside looks like a 50s diner with stainless steel lunch counter and cozy booths. Judging by the area around it, it can be that old but at least it looks authentic.  The service was prompt and friendly, even the cook greeted us when we walked in the front door which appears to be the back door as you enter near the back of the kitchen and restrooms. The young cook even said thank you on our way out. I don't think I've ever seen that before, I figured he must be the owner.\n\nThe wife ordered the ultimate omelette, I had the perch lunch. They even had a perch breakfast on the menu that comes with eggs. Only in Wisconsin! The atmosphere and service made you feel right at home. The food was just average. We're not complaining, other things are as important as the food in a restaurant. Much more memorable than a stop at McDonald's next door.", "business_id": "yV-eB-pQVeWE7W-WPC8BUg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ps2ieaK5yXTFa9cvZv9Lvw", "review_id": "ec8cL0qOMA64tq_W165tEA", "text": "This is just a tiny restaurant with a real family feel. We came for a late breakfast on a Sunday. The waitstaff were quick to help us. We chose seats at the counter. There were many specials, breakfast, lunch, soups, biscuits and gravy, lots of diner food. We sat among the regulars and were treated like one of the family. The husband had eggs, hashbrowns and toast-all cooked to perfection. I had a pancake that was huge and so delicious-just like dessert for breakfast. The prices are reasonable, the food plentiful and the atmosphere is very friendly. Nothing fancy, just good food.We will be going back.", "business_id": "yV-eB-pQVeWE7W-WPC8BUg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7SiwK6ZvzHPHr4_eVajoTQ", "review_id": "qT3tZuHSnjuwa7gdTwh8fA", "text": "My husband and I stopped in here on a freezing Sunday morning.  It's a small place,  but doesn't seem too crowded.  We had eggs benedict, and it was VERY good. Prices  they charged were more than reasonable for the quality of food,   and the waitstaff was super nice. As people who drink coffee black,  it's very hard to find small places like this that you need no cream or sugar to make the coffee palatable,  and luckily this was one such place. So really,  nice atmosphere, good food, nice waitstaff,  don't even bother going anywhere else for breakfast.", "business_id": "yV-eB-pQVeWE7W-WPC8BUg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "jqMa8QhylASA1HT_CG9RyQ", "review_id": "BY1A3b6XoOg8aPHoFGvjUg", "text": "I would move closer to this place if it was an option. I have enjoyed, more than I can say, everything I've eaten here. \n\nI had friends in town so ended up going there two mornings in a row. Saturday I had the Veggie Benedict (instead of the meat layer, it's a mix of tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, and peppers). I love a good Eggs Benedict and always try the different versions, but this is the best ever. \n\nSunday I went back to my old friend, the greek omelette, and it was as good as ever. We sat in a booth on Saturday and then at the counter on Sunday. The coffee was hot and constantly being topped-up.", "business_id": "yV-eB-pQVeWE7W-WPC8BUg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p4ySEi8PEli0auZGBsy6gA", "review_id": "bQcTBQShpFB7n8jVZBnJEg", "text": "This is a Sun Prairie tradition.\nLocal folks running a local diner.\n\nThe food is good with very down to earth service.", "business_id": "yV-eB-pQVeWE7W-WPC8BUg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PNQEAytfKHsDTpYCgyUpAw", "review_id": "m5NF34UVA95_Y_5YNNPMTQ", "text": "Beautiful course, we had a great day.  The Shrimp dinner was wonderful, very light breading.  Everyone is very friendly.", "business_id": "rwerz1huEtiGR97ijEYeBQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oiwJI-LjcTR57e86c6aD7w", "review_id": "9HkJkC59EWZLFbdRy8m1uA", "text": "Terrible experience! The staff there was extremely rude to us the entire day. I will never come back to this golf  course or recommend it to anyone. If you would like to have a nice experience, choose somewhere else.", "business_id": "rwerz1huEtiGR97ijEYeBQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fY8lcd8E7x_iQmgMf6yLLA", "review_id": "5qVXcgPzLCvAvr68WIa2vw", "text": "If I could give this course no stars, I would. WORST customer service experience of my life. Not only was the manager a complete jerk the whole day, the beer cart girl was lazy and snotty. She literally made a Starbucks run for the employees while she was \"working.\" Not only have they lost our company's business for our annual golf outing, but we will never go back for golf league ever again. If you are looking for a good local course in that area, try Lake Windsor Golf Club or the Oaks. Much better courses and they are busy because their staff is professional. Obviously, Sun Prairie Golf Course got the employees who couldn't cut it at a good course.", "business_id": "rwerz1huEtiGR97ijEYeBQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0JKy3zz38-80Mkp--PVQ4w", "review_id": "g1L07z_IkMOuazLutj2-Ow", "text": "We went to this store at 8 pm they close at 10pm they were out of dark meat in crispy, they had no mac and cheese made.  they did let us get some extra chicken because we wanted three sides of mac and cheese.  The people who woked here tried very hard but just didnt seem to know what was going on.  We went in for two 10 peice buckets and it took us more then a half hour to get what we needed..  this is the second time we had been there and the service was terrible both times.", "business_id": "unMqU0OrlniCOKZIoQHb0A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rUUI3ngu8tIRVAzQz25GCQ", "review_id": "ok2p6kNq69Pl_61dDxwWnw", "text": "The last time I went in there I observed: cross contamination, unfriendly service(no two part greeting), dirty rag BUCKETS left ON THE COUNTER where they set the tongs for serving food, no hand washing by employees, and confusion with my order although it was a simple one consisting of 12 strips.\nAlso, another customer came in while I was waiting and asked if they could prioritize her order because she was in a hurry. They said yes, but it resulted in a lot of confusion between employees which drastically slowed service time. The customer complained about the wait, which resulted in an indifferent response from a employee. He said \"if you wanted your order faster you should have called it in\". He said this with an attitude. Then he turned to me and asked if I thought he handled that correctly, and I said no. \nIn the end, being a former employee of this establishment, I was very disappointed with the cleanliness and customer service.", "business_id": "unMqU0OrlniCOKZIoQHb0A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x-9K6ps5kU8DGNlkTjhP1g", "review_id": "n6FjGPOYkCfZv7EpLfiHdA", "text": "This location does not have good service. Went through drive-through and they forgot our drinks and our sides. While they were preparing what they forgot, we could see another girl who had her back to us and it was obvious that she was on her phone. Any other KFC would be better.", "business_id": "unMqU0OrlniCOKZIoQHb0A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FuqjqlT3lGH2_TN3TfEvQg", "review_id": "dQT2Oo57wT2xFd0EzzL1Pg", "text": "The most family oriented work out place in town.  We love the indoor family and warm water pools. The nursery staff is excellent. I like that when we come in to drop the kids off at the nursery, they greet us by our first names.  I love the infrared sauna they recently put in. \nOne advice I would give to people who are considering of joining is that you don't have to get the most exclusive membership like gold cove, if you are only going to work out on the machines. We have gold cove, the most expensive membership which allows you to have exclusive access to outdoor water park during summer and most of the group fitness classes offered in the club but we hardly go to group fitness class and hardly go to outdoor water park. The water temperature is still cold even it is 80 degrees out. This past summer, we went to the outdoor water park maybe two- three times the most and stayed out no more than half hour. So, it really isn't worth to have a gold cove unless you know you are looking for specific classes with GC membership. \nThe parking and getting the machine to work out can be a problematic during winter months between 4:30-7:00PM. Sometime, you may have to wait 15-20 minutes for the machine to free. If that's the case, you can go sit in the sauna until some people leave. So, I would suggest go there early in the morning or late in the evening but then if you are bringing along your little ones you run into problems with daycare after nursery is closed. They have a restaurant that offers supposedly healthier food but we never had any luck with the food there. The taste is okay and price is a little bit on the high end for the amount you get.", "business_id": "h_lhVizdHBJOVNAIgTB3eQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S_jsDw9WSy08lVBhXnux9w", "review_id": "if4ZXteQhV96wM104SQyKA", "text": "I never belonged to another gym.  It's a solid place to work out.  You can get involved or stay solo and no one mind.  The staff is very nice.", "business_id": "h_lhVizdHBJOVNAIgTB3eQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6kp815UUjK--ukUjmDlSCQ", "review_id": "BL5QrLn3vS6p2jdPa3nGtQ", "text": "I was a member at this club for 5 years.  So I have a lot to say, but not nearly enough Yelp space in which to do it, so I shall do my best to summarize.\n\nPros\n1. Three indoor swimming pools + two jacuzzis\n2. Lots and lots of cardio equipment + 4 different weight areas\n3. Indoor soccer field, track, basketball courts, and racquetball courts\n4. Lots of classes - aerobics, swimming, spinning, etc\n5. Outdoor pools with waterpark\n6. Childcare\n\nCons\n1. Expensive membership with required 2 year contract\n2. You only have access to all the things listed above under the Pros section if you have the Gold Cove membership, which is the most expensive package.  Regardless of having the most expensive membership, you still have to pay extra for most of the classes.  \n3. If you have anything less than the Gold Cove membership, there is one older woman at the front desk, as you check in, who will look at you like you're trying to steal the tanning bed she lives in.  However, there is also a younger one with long, dark hair, who is more of an equal opportunity offender.  She'll treat you like crap, no matter what your status.\n4. If you don't have Gold Cove forget about going to the waterpark, unless you want to pay 23 dollars per person to get in.  \n5. Do not, I repeat, DO NOT bring in any of your own food.  If they catch you anywhere in the facility with so much as a pretzel stick, they will go off on you, thusly informing you that you can only consume food and beverages purchased at THEIR lounge/bar/crappy food place.  Because you know, you might be trying to smuggle in crack cocaine with your pretzels. \n6. Lounge/bar area serves you the crappiest, overpriced food you can find.  I don't know about the bar because I didn't go to a health club to drink.  \n7. Parking is a nightmare, especially in the mornings, and right around the time people are coming home from work.  While that is to be expected, the countless number of SUVs and big pick ups with something to prove, stalking people as they head to their vehicles makes for a dangerously crowded, and highly annoying situation.\n\nThere you have it.  Nice club, with nice amenities, just be prepared to part with your money, and deal with a few annoying aspects.", "business_id": "h_lhVizdHBJOVNAIgTB3eQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DSbhGdnvMWtw33h-W-dlqw", "review_id": "F2RAhWtAJ_vDc_dc_6eFDA", "text": "UNSUPERVISED KIDS!!  The signs tell parents to watch their kids, but I haven't been there ONCE when there weren't children running about the cycle & elliptical machines playing tag or something.  Most machines are par for the course.  Some are a bit outdated.  They don't have personal tv's on each machine like some clubs, but they do have a group of tv's you can tune into while working out using your headset.  You can't go into the sauna unless you are wearing a swimsuit (not just a towel).  It's not the worst place I've ever seen; the environment just didn't really fit my expectations as a single, professional.", "business_id": "h_lhVizdHBJOVNAIgTB3eQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T1Ju5Uin6Ja3iki17ME6fA", "review_id": "e35h7d4vQq7DdY3CeFok3w", "text": "Best gym in the area.\n\nI have been a member of 3 different gyms in the Madison area and none have impressed me like Prairie Athletic Club. The facilities are clean, staff is friendly and efficient, and they have great equipment!\n\nI love the different workout areas - there are several rooms with cardio and weights equipment so you can find your favorite spot, or rotate through them all of a change of scenery. There are several pools, both indoor and out, saunas in the locker rooms, and a hot tub.\n\nThe group fitness classes are offered at several times throughout the day, so it's easy to find a class & time that fit your schedule. Classes are only included with the most expensive membership, but it is so worth it. The membership is very affordable, especially compared to other gyms that I've tried where you get much less for almost the same price.", "business_id": "h_lhVizdHBJOVNAIgTB3eQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jqMa8QhylASA1HT_CG9RyQ", "review_id": "dGXo0FhZvhXvLm7mfab7Dg", "text": "I've belonged to this place for a couple of years now. Before that I went to the Sun Prairie YMCA and before that the east side Princeton Club (we lived on the east side and then moved to Sun Prairie). \n\nI like this place. The locker room is clean enough, the front desk staff are fast to check me in, and the 'waterpark' part (of which we are very new members) is fine. \n\nI nearly always bring at least one child when I come, and the nursery staff are mostly a great bunch. My older kids are taking part of the summer daycamps, and everyone I've dealt with for that has been great. I've never eaten in the restaurant and so have nothing to add there. \n\nMostly I use the cardio equipment upstairs (they have bikes, ellipticals, and stair climbers, but I'm all about the treadmills). Nearly all the cardio equipment has its own little tv set. \n\nI haven't taken any classes so far, though I'm eyeing the Zumba (pray for me) and the yoga. I'm intimidated by the Spinning classes but may yet grow a spine. They seem to have a lot of different classes. \n\nThey own the hockey place across the street (a new one coming up by the high school) and my understanding is that it will be razed and more parking added. I don't think the parking situation is terrible now, but I try very hard to go during non-peak hours (I am lucky to have a choice most days).", "business_id": "h_lhVizdHBJOVNAIgTB3eQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ISwiZNOXrgxlLfVZsGBUww", "review_id": "BvhfDmy4lEB_cvAlsksqqA", "text": "If you want to sweat, exercise, and have fun they have it all.  They have free weights, universal machines, treadmills, stair climbers, elliptical machines, bikes, a running track, basketball courts, volleyball courts, an indoor soccer field, an indoor pool and outdoor water park, aerobic classes, massage services, personal trainers, racquetball courts, a conference room, a full service bar, a flat grill menu, and probably much more.", "business_id": "h_lhVizdHBJOVNAIgTB3eQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Kir_O4_skOLh0imig7MBlQ", "review_id": "gAunV829CnFzY15AX08glQ", "text": "Have been going to MCV Salon for more than a year. Always excellent service. Corina is friendly and energetic.  I always get a fantastic haircut.  Very well put together shop.", "business_id": "O9j6UX2LHdszkExzJ-v-BA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XuavhETwynlnLRu-HOHr_g", "review_id": "hi5kT3G-jALD6QuRhxn3EQ", "text": "I admit, I have very high expectations when it comes to service and this place was AMAZING. The stylist definitely took the time to listen to my concerns regarding my hair, gave me a oil/ head massage before shampooing my hair, a hand massage while my hair was conditioning and an amazing cut all for the low price of $33! I already have plans to make it back. Thank you for being so wonderful!", "business_id": "O9j6UX2LHdszkExzJ-v-BA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fLnF_LaRVxjQl67ZhMjFNQ", "review_id": "ZXwJhfCnPsWPNlWmnnD8hA", "text": "Caitlin is an amazing stylist.  She took time to hear what I had to say before jumping in.  I have hair that is going grey, but is brown with blonde highlights.  I am very particular about my hair.  She is the first person in a long time who has made my hair look like it used to when I was younger.  You can see the highlights after the coloring has been done - versus a highly-rated place I used to go to where everything ended up muddled together and you would have thought I did the coloring myself. \n\nMy biggest issue, and reason for knocking this down a star is that they don't take credit card tips and the pricing is high.  It was $200 for color and haircut, which is very high.  To not take credit card tips at this price point is ridiculous.  I was embarrassed that I have to come back with a cash tip for my stylist.", "business_id": "O9j6UX2LHdszkExzJ-v-BA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6kp815UUjK--ukUjmDlSCQ", "review_id": "Zv2lfkOcdbiQNO2yiJdmfA", "text": "I've been convinced to re-write my review for this particular Walmart.  \n\nThe previous review I wrote was pretty bad.  So allow me to begin again.\n\nThis Walmart location is one of the teeny tiny, original designs.  The parking lot has so many huge dips and holes I sometimes think I am being forced to go spelunking in my car.  \n\nThe old lady greeters at the front door are my favorite part of the experience because they remind me of grandma.  But they would probably mace me if I tried to run up and give them a hug.  \n\nThey have a fabric department, which seems to be a feature that the newer, super walmarts are missing.  Unfortunately, the store is usually running a skeleton crew most of the time, so it's hard to find an employee in that section of the store who knows how to cut some fabric.  \n\nMost of the employees here are like most of the employees at any Walmart, underpaid, and overworked.  So it doesn't bother me too much when they frown at me.  I've been on the other side of the register before, so I know how soul crushing it can be.  Though, they may not be frowning at me because of that reason, they probably just know I'm an incredible dufus.  \n\nHowever, there is one employee there who is usually cashiering, and has this wonderful Russian accent.  She's also very friendly and cheery.  The other day she was telling me about growing her own basil, freezing it in ice cube trays with chicken stock, and then plopping the cubes in rice later on for flavoring.  Tricky, tricky!  \n\nAnyway, I guess I am more impressed by the larger Walmart in Monona that has the shopping cart escalators.  I could stand there all day and launch carts down that thing, it really revs up the dork in me.  \n\nBut in the meantime, if I don't feel like heading over that way I could just stop at this Walmart to get maced by the grannies and listen to cooking recipes from Nina.", "business_id": "tZbKiggbDGeBpGnOYk0Syw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0JKy3zz38-80Mkp--PVQ4w", "review_id": "EPWPHatIfApOprKyIL2i9Q", "text": "It is a walmart so i never expect much but i think this is the smallest walmart i have ever seen! the selection was slim to non. and the school supplies were all over the store.  I dont think that i would ever go back to this store! the cashiers were very slow and the managment semi unapproachable!", "business_id": "tZbKiggbDGeBpGnOYk0Syw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jqMa8QhylASA1HT_CG9RyQ", "review_id": "XyoOtUjsTKm54y-P84fp2w", "text": "I live in Sun Prairie, but I drive to the east side of Madison Wal-mart instead of using this one about half the time. This store is SMALL. And OLD. In a word: dingy. \n\nIt does have a fabric department (as does the east side Madison store), which is better than that giant thing in Monona (though that has underground parking, which I love). The employees at this location vary from indifferent to pretty helpful. The cashiers are mostly the former. Having done that exact job, I can relate.  \n\nThey have a couple of small aisles with food stuffs (bread, cereal) and there are coolers in the front with milk and OJ, which is wonderful when all you need is some cheap fabric, a gallon of milk, and a tube of mascara. \n\nThere are plans to build a new Wal-Mart right behind this one, then demolish this one and turn it into parking lot. I am waiting with baited breath.", "business_id": "tZbKiggbDGeBpGnOYk0Syw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jqMa8QhylASA1HT_CG9RyQ", "review_id": "LPj0lBBOETDDUO5ASgh8QA", "text": "This is a brand-new Walmart that was built right next to the old one. They are currently tearing down the old one and, if I remember right, are going to use that space as parking lot. I hope that is correct, especially after my visit today. \n\nI saw three separate vehicles (one on the way in and two on the way out) waiting for somebody to back up and open a spot. No big deal, right? Except that both cars sat and waited for a few minutes. I thought the first car was disabled because it sat there so long. \n\nThe store itself is fine. It's a Super Walmart, so it has the grocery store side. It's a lot like the one in Monona, but without the fun underground parking (best thing I've ever seen in a Walmart) and escalator. I tried to check out using the self-checkout because it is faster when I only have ten items or so. Well, this self-checkout machine was troublesome. It kept telling me I had unauthorized items in bagging area (uh, it was the item I'd just slid over the laser) and then it said I had a restricted item and needed cashier approval to finish up and pay. I didn't have any alcohol, bullets, weapons, or cigarettes. I had a 2-pack of lighters, which was probably it, but why? At any rate, the guy monitoring the self-checkout had to come over and help me three different times. This was in no way faster than just going through a regular register. \n\nThe cashier who helped me to checkout and a guy I asked about Nutella were both nice, but it was an overall frustrating experience. Having the last part be the worst part didn't help.", "business_id": "tZbKiggbDGeBpGnOYk0Syw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6kp815UUjK--ukUjmDlSCQ", "review_id": "TeqCWXhnq2JpjB0tBjlWHQ", "text": "Well it's been 3 years since I last reviewed this Walmart.  Here we are now in 2014 and they've torn down the old, tiny Walmart building and erected a gigantor super Walmart just behind where the old one sat.  I'd like to dance and prance through fields of flowers and sing the praises of this new \"super\" Walmart, but I can't.  \n\nHave you ever been to a ghost town?  Have you ever been to a ghost store?  *Cue the creepy music*\n\nThis super Walmart has all the usual stylings you find at most super Walmarts.  You know what else it has in common with other super Walmarts?  A skeleton crew.  \n\nThere are 4 cashiers,manning the 20 check out lanes, and two customer service peeps behind the counter.  All the other employees are stretched as thin as possible to cover the rest of the store.  I'm in sporting goods, I need a fishing license.  Nope.  You will have to walk all the way back to customer service and request help.  They will then call for help in the sporting goods section over the PA.  Next step:  enter the grumpy, overworked employee.  This is the standard MO for all departments.  If you can't help yourself, you will be going on a hunt for the elusive, poorly treated employee.   \n\nThis is not unusual for Wally world these days.  Many locations run on a skeleton crew, so the bazillionaire Waltons can save a buck.", "business_id": "tZbKiggbDGeBpGnOYk0Syw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jqMa8QhylASA1HT_CG9RyQ", "review_id": "0vmXlXoAPeCgyYW6lQvyYw", "text": "The parking lot is all done now, so getting in and out is much less difficult. \n\nEither this place is set up oddly or I am because I can never find anything there. I wander around until either finding somebody or giving up (it's about 50/50).", "business_id": "tZbKiggbDGeBpGnOYk0Syw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "l1yjKN_fuwtD8vrvyt4R0Q", "review_id": "GjvhmOCm5aKJiO338mEFhw", "text": "Inexpensive, friendly, tasty diner. I was in town last week, and my friend suggested we meet up at the Country Cafe. I got the cinnamon roll french toast with a side of sausage links and coffee. We spent about three hours talking there (all the way from breakfast to lunch!) but the servers were completely gracious about it. Our grand total after downing a ton of food was a little over $12 for both of us. Yay for specials!\n\nFrom the outside, it is not the most scenic of  restaurants, but inside is what counts!", "business_id": "MlWXHxdbIODf9GUcvUTfGQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6kp815UUjK--ukUjmDlSCQ", "review_id": "2yKyjEjYTZJ0kp5eF8okPg", "text": "Well how-deee ya'll!!  \n\nAre you 90 years old?  Do you live in or around Sun Prairie?  Well then you must hang out at the Country Cafe!  Everybody from the old folks home was here tonight.  Most of the time, I love old people, and here is why.  They are old enough now, that they will say what they want and not think twice, you know why?  Cuz they are old, and what are you gonna do?  Take away their walkers?  Take the brake off their wheelchairs?  Hell no you ain't!  \n\nI am drawn to slightly inebriated old ladies and goofy old dudes who spend the evening talking at length about mosquitoes and hip replacements.  Hey look!!  There is a guy over in the corner with all his teeth on the table, and another dude with a dog hidden under the table.  That man over there is pushing an empty wheelchair around in circles!  It's like a geriatric wonderland, and I am Alice!  \n\nThe food here is just ok, but the prices are very cheap, and the service is excellent.  \n\nI wanna be awesome when I'm 90.  *crossing my fingers*", "business_id": "MlWXHxdbIODf9GUcvUTfGQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CBdyPzaDiPNkXvOocxl9Jw", "review_id": "7CcRLYlF-ldnc5Tt9_Zv3Q", "text": "Great place for great breakfasts and service. Home cooked and friendly competent staff.", "business_id": "MlWXHxdbIODf9GUcvUTfGQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JdK6sep9Ms3SqVOaryqkGA", "review_id": "UQS1boJ-Wd4dee1KW98FMQ", "text": "Good inexpensive cafe food. Pleasant waitresses. Things on menu you won't find in franchise restaurants.", "business_id": "MlWXHxdbIODf9GUcvUTfGQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "jqMa8QhylASA1HT_CG9RyQ", "review_id": "YnSGhgK0MOucKSWESmU_GA", "text": "My next-door neighbor, who is 84 and has lived in Sun Prairie all her life, recommended this place for breakfast. It has some very kitschy decor (basic small-town breakfast restaurant style) with lots of gingham and wooden chickens, but I didn't care. \n\nNothing on the menu looked very exciting, and it seemed like everything cost a dollar or two more than I would have expected. But the waitress was extremely nice, the coffee was good, and the food (I got the mushroom and cheese omelet) was great. My omelet had three (3!) kinds of cheese and lots of nice 'shrooms inside. It was terrific and also came with hash browns and my choice of toast/pancakes/muffin. I got the rye toast, as always.  \n\nWe got there around 8:30am (on a weekday) and almost had the place to ourselves but more people kept trickling in as we ate.", "business_id": "MlWXHxdbIODf9GUcvUTfGQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "98NluqGeJC7zrEaNDeNEdw", "review_id": "Ic-0qSzPwZ0vCKnHRuGsCw", "text": "I live in Colorado and was returning home to Wisconsin for a wedding. So happy to find this amazing little diner off of Highway 151. A hardy old-fashioned breakfast with real food and friendly service", "business_id": "MlWXHxdbIODf9GUcvUTfGQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rubV7YvonUcJFe2dnIFgCw", "review_id": "bCUglQzqETn0k0D7nPXymg", "text": "I hope that a sinkhole opens under this nuisance.  The lack of noise barriers and the racing of unregulated unmuffled cars makes this audible for miles around on Sundays in the summer.  If this was in any other city it would have been closed long ago for noise and pollution inside city limits.  Hopefully the new assistant living community right next door will complain enough that it gets shut down.", "business_id": "yrtaaA32fCMh6A-DcGAnrg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kazm9pBM-79VeQFObzaZFA", "review_id": "acNIwkwssWwRJaMtnhH7-w", "text": "Dear Angell Park, even when I don't know who's behind the wheel any more it's still pretty cool to see those guys drive the hell out of that clay track. Old school fun. Thanks for the nostalgia! You're still cool. Xoxo Stephanie", "business_id": "yrtaaA32fCMh6A-DcGAnrg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hLYKwQyWLtzZNx6uZPu5pw", "review_id": "wQA7wOOCWZCMpKYLv4wQ-Q", "text": "Great experience.  Great ice cream.  Always a good alternative to the restaurant across the parking lot.\n\nDQ rocks...", "business_id": "RIsEPpt2jM7c_Ko_CyLwMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jqMa8QhylASA1HT_CG9RyQ", "review_id": "65B-9GO8GS47ff8yNi4Ecw", "text": "I cannot recommend DQ's food. It is edible but not great. But who on earth goes here for anything but ice cream? They have a pretty good selection of grab-and-go stuff in the freezer by the door, and there is a drive-through. \n\nThe inside is very small, and they close up for a month (I want to say January), I'm guessing for the owners to snowbird it. Every ice cream item I've ever gotten from here has been great. I had a pumpkin Blizzard in the fall that was DELISH. \n\nIf you are the first car through the drive-through you should count your lucky stars. If you aren't the first then you might have quite a wait (understandable, since the car in front of you might be ordering Peanut Buster Parfaits for the entire marching band and you'd never know until it was too late). A couple of times I've dealt with employees who seemed to hate me and whatever I was ordering (the median age of these people seems to be about 19), but the ice cream was still great . Other times I've had extremely friendly and happy-seeming people at the window/register. Again, yummy ice cream.", "business_id": "RIsEPpt2jM7c_Ko_CyLwMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jqMa8QhylASA1HT_CG9RyQ", "review_id": "fesQ0UC0hmOvkefdOiv-3Q", "text": "This DQ location has an update: they are now paired with Orange Julius and so had to get rid of the fryers. I'm fine with that; I'm just there for the sugary treats anyhow. \n\nI try not to visit this place too often, as it is completely unredeemable nutritionally. But so yummy! Anyway, I was intrigued by the Blizzard flavor of the month (or, as the sign says, the BLIZZ FLAV): Lemon Meringue. So I buckled the kids in the minivan and headed out. It's summer vacation, so I don't feel bad about having them out after 9pm. It seems like most of Sun Prairie felt the same way, because when we got there we were the sixth car or so in line for the drive-through. \n\nInstead of waiting forever in line with the engine running I parked in the miniscule lot and walked in. I was then second in line behind some squirrely teenage girls. There were three young people working, and they were seriously running their arses off. The young woman who helped the teen in front of me and then me was nothing but professional and courteous. My Blizzards were perfection (Lemon Meringue and Mint Oreo). \n\nI docked a star just because the place is so squished.", "business_id": "RIsEPpt2jM7c_Ko_CyLwMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "lC0KGXmIhyjzghBUlVnkhQ", "review_id": "ZNVRxO3CwgH2IZnermvfDw", "text": "I'm embarrassed to be writing this review. \nWhy, you ask? \nWell it means coping to a number of things: \n\n1. I was at Dairy Queen. \n\nI'll stop there. \n\nNaw, I'll keep going...\n\n2. Even though I'm lactose intolerant, there's just something about a blizzard I can't say no to.  \n3. Yes, even Yelp's lover of local winds up at a chain every now and again. It's usually during a dark period or when I'm leaving a meeting in Sun Prairie and I drive by the only DQ I know of in Wisconsin. \n4. The basis for my low rating is a terrible blizzard that crushed all my blizzard dreams. \n5. The real basis for my low rating is the fact that they took out friers, so gone are the days of crisp \"chicken\" fingers and white bread... seriously why were the baskets served with white bread? \n\nAt the end of the day, the product, and I mean water, maaaaaybe skim milk and flavoring just didn't meet my expectations as blizzards have before. (I told you, I'm embarrassed) Add to this the fact that when it comes to \"Brazier\" all you can get is a hot dog swimming in funky hot dog water and there's little to no reason for me to stop here anymore. \n\nI want to take this opportunity to apologize to Michael's, Culver's and most of all Kopps in Milwaukee. I'll never stray again. You shouldn't either.", "business_id": "RIsEPpt2jM7c_Ko_CyLwMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CMz_o5tUK_E9_EeAbZ9XPw", "review_id": "05j8WbKtqtu56E6XjnoDYw", "text": "I was travelling from Minneapolis to Indiana with friends when our car broke down in Madison, WI at 10 PM. I called Triple A and they dispatched Prarie Land Towing. Shawn, the driver, tried to jump start the vehicle.  When that failed, he hooked us up and towed us in. Meanwhile, he called ahead to have someone at the shop prep a loaner car for us to use locally until the shop opened in the morning.\n\nWe called around 8 AM, but they didn't have a report yet, so we called to have a rental car ready. We asked about whether they were open on Sundays, because that was when we would be coming back through. Although not normally open on Sunday, they were willing to make arrangements with us so we could pick up the car.\n\nAt 10:15 AM, they called to let us know whe could pick up the car in 15 minutes. We cancelled the rental and were on the road by 11 AM. Because of the folks at Prairie Land Towing, we made it to our conference, arriving only a few hours later than we planned, but without missing any major events.\n\nIf you're ever stranded in the Madison, WI area, ask for Prairie Land Towing!", "business_id": "AnNk4SGK3bKtnvrOajhpug", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8ftvu8APbjf7uvZ_Lx-i3g", "review_id": "zXLKcqBQ8k-7S3Baf7Dyow", "text": "My fathers van broke down,so I called AAA and they sent Les from Prairie Land Towing to tow it home for us. He never hesitated to put it the driveway even though it was icy and kind of narrow...He even helped push the van further up into the driveway and put bricks under it so it wouldn't roll. I told him if we ever need roadside or towing assistance again I would be calling Prairie Land Towing and requesting him to assist us.Thank you again for your excellent service!", "business_id": "AnNk4SGK3bKtnvrOajhpug", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6kp815UUjK--ukUjmDlSCQ", "review_id": "6tX_TsN9h6bKhGZf1EOtbw", "text": "I walked into this place and the following came to mind:\n\n\"In 1972 a crack commando unit was sent to prison by a military court for a crime they didn't commit. These men promptly escaped from a maximum security stockade to the Los Angeles underground. Today, still wanted by the government, they survive as soldiers of fortune. If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can hire the A-Team.\"\n\nI'll have to go back several times to look at all the stuff they got.  Floor to ceiling, wall to wall, there isn't anywhere you can look and not see something that could blow yer ass up, or at least hurt it real bad.  \n\nFUN!!!", "business_id": "Bw0_JDQnZeYf-2xTCpVEHA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4bsu8DLfDkBV84RKn6UmcA", "review_id": "AIZgP2MAEt7N2JwTBrXqJQ", "text": "Never thought to review a gun shop... anyhow, the owner was extremely helpful, as I am admittedly a novice when it comes to firearms. I picked up a 5 and 30 round magazine, a tactical bag (carrying case), and a couple boxes of ammo for my AK-47. He also pointed me in the direction of a few shooting ranges that are assault rifle friendly, since not all will allow AK-47, AR-15s, and the like.", "business_id": "Bw0_JDQnZeYf-2xTCpVEHA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u5xcw6LCnnMhddoxkRIgUA", "review_id": "2OyILczlEW7vlxcHU0-J1w", "text": "Bought three guns from there.  The owner, Trig, probably not a coincidence to trigger, ws very helpful everytime.  Very legit and better prices than the Gander Mountain down the Road.  Would recommend!", "business_id": "Bw0_JDQnZeYf-2xTCpVEHA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lV9WFdaBjUI_wL5grbEO7w", "review_id": "j1y2BsUvNvwfr7Epu3tWOA", "text": "Knowledgeable & friendly, you can't ask for more.", "business_id": "Bw0_JDQnZeYf-2xTCpVEHA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c8wG6aJR8x__951b3LhvCw", "review_id": "jhTN_myFGtV3mR0nmgfU-g", "text": "Had our wedding here and it was fantastic! Absolutely loved working with Stacey - she answered all our questions and got back to us in a timely manner. They were totally flexible and the servers/bartenders were phenomenal! We have had nothing but compliments about our wedding, I would recommend Windsor in a heartbeat!\n\nBecause we booked our wedding reception on Friday night we were told we would be receiving a \"complimentary\" champagne toast. After the wedding though we received a bill charging us for the service fee and gratuity for pouring the champagne. We paid it without any grievances, but it would have been nice if they would have informed us of this when we were going over the preliminary invoice. Other than this minor issue, Windsor was wonderful!", "business_id": "22UfD-4PEOgXTr6sev5McQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Vlrz2550Kg76C-6PBRZP7g", "review_id": "85f6gKXvk-lTxxxEkRlRww", "text": "I recently went to a wedding reception here. I felt sorry for the bride and groom. The place was not clean for starters. The food was the worst part. The salad was soggy from the dressing sitting on it for far too long and then they put on top a hot fresh baked bread stick that came from the freezer, which in turn made the salad hot. I had the sirloin, it was cold, chewy, and bland. My date had the vegetarian pasta, it was over done spinach pasta with some sort of flavorless cream sauce and veggies. Mix in overpriced drinks and you have one of the worst wedding reception venues ever. Stay away!", "business_id": "22UfD-4PEOgXTr6sev5McQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_cOXx98-ZiOgxjib-ZdYGA", "review_id": "NC3rltnqSCSozS9H9gMjiw", "text": "My daughter's Quincea\u00f1era+/Sweet 16 Formal was held here at Lake Windsor Golf and Country Club on Sunday, April 10th, 2011.  I scouted a few locations, with a few places never getting back to me.  We've a large amount of family and friends for this traditional celebration so I needed a place that was both Big (enough for 300+ guests), Bold (that WOW factor when they even entered the building, foyer and ballroom) and Beautiful (for a place that would accentuate my daughter and her Epic Ballgown.)\n\nI sent an email to Lake Windsor with no response.  Two weeks later I called, turns out my email was never received. See?  It pays to follow-up!  My contact from then on was with Ms. Jennifer Larson, the general manager to Lake Windsor Golf and Country Club.  \n\nI need you to understand that this traditional event was very important.  I have been thinking about my daughters 'Coming of Age' party since she was five (5) and I went into the planning stages of this event early in 2009.  Jennifer and I spoke by phone and we met up the following afternoon. She was very informative, knowledgeable, and welcoming. No one had had such an event there at Windsor so she was very excited about this one!  We read and reviewed the contract, gave her a non-refundable deposit check and we were in the booking book!\n\nMy daughter Dylilah and I reviewed the menu and decided on a buffet style lunch and the vendors I worked with (Cake, Balloons Statues, Slide Show, Lion Dancers, etc.) had no issues having access to the property the day of.\n\nIf you'd like to see how great it turned out and how beautiful Windsor (and my daughter) really is, we've got the video here: http://youtu.be/DCX7KZQCzcE?t=2m8s\n\nNo, they are not inexpensive but, you get what you pay for and truly, I'm sure Lake Windsor will take your wishes and concerns seriously and execute them into an unforgettable time as they did with us!", "business_id": "22UfD-4PEOgXTr6sev5McQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hyVRz2_mHCn0-ttQlQhJtw", "review_id": "i10ow3YPrqGd7ZHQPKfcjA", "text": "Had the best time at a wedding reception here. Highly considering it for my next formal event. The scenery is gorgeous, very spacious, staff is welcoming. It's very clean here and the golf course isn't bad!", "business_id": "22UfD-4PEOgXTr6sev5McQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9SU4T5EvO3UVy7e-26yCjQ", "review_id": "83noMC_qnuH-GsB996t3ow", "text": "I've been to a wedding here a few years ago.  It was nice, but I don't remember a whole lot about it.  I'm more about the golf.\n\nHow you like this course will likely depend on when you go.  If it's been raining recently, or is a \"wet summer\", you'll find several holes are quite soggy.  Greens, fairways, teeboxes - all areas can be affected.\n\nDuring dry periods, like today (it rained 3 days ago), it wasn't bad and the course was in relatively good shape.  I don't know if it was the sunshine or how the rough was cut (or not cut), but it was really hard to spot a ball in areas where it should be easy.  That was frustrating. \n\nThe course layout is nice with some rolling elevation change (nothing drastic) and water in play on many holes.  A few par 4's will make you think about going around or over water for your second shot - that's always fun!\n\nSo, while not my favorite course in in the area, I will golf here often.  It nice enough and if you look around you can find some good deals.  The staff are always very pleasant and helpful.", "business_id": "22UfD-4PEOgXTr6sev5McQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KmLIuFOKp71Qd_12O27jdQ", "review_id": "xxIowUHmQ-F2CQfOc95bAw", "text": "All excited about the tostadas. When I received them they were ice cold. The only reason for the three stars was the service was super friendly.", "business_id": "O_Pu4mKGOqQVlmH07Zbnhg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u5xcw6LCnnMhddoxkRIgUA", "review_id": "ToX3X3xjrvk7afEvI_Ragw", "text": "Good bar and the food is ok not remarkable but good.  Portions sort of skimpy but they ar ealways expanding the menu.  They do have a pretty good Rib eye however but nothing else was that memorable.  I will eat there again I'm sure.", "business_id": "O_Pu4mKGOqQVlmH07Zbnhg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vZz8vLahP6Qcoh6a5SZGqw", "review_id": "TeNT-G9qVIv5NXW4U8TKFA", "text": "Great food, new management, greatly improved. The wings are very good. The fish fry is top notch, the Walleye is very good too.", "business_id": "O_Pu4mKGOqQVlmH07Zbnhg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s-oE2EJyPXZrvYczu7vKGQ", "review_id": "Y6LTlBtMTIJL-i4FdZ56rQ", "text": "Stuck in Lodi for the day, I couldn't find a place for lunch, and I dared not to try \"The Pizza Pit\" in town. I thought I'd head east and come here for lunch since I didn't find anything better. Years ago, this used to be a place called Stockade and I loved it. Now it's a Badgers/Packers bar and grill. \n\nVisible from I-90, just west of Madison, there's a cheese place (Mouse Haus I believe) and warehouses for Pepsi and Walgreen's nearby. The Rodeside Grill resembles a log cabin style fort from the outside. Years ago, this place used to be called Stockade.\n\nOnce inside, it's quite spacious with high ceilings and an all wood interior, except for the tile on the floor. The whole place looks very clean, not grungy and aged like so many bars in Wisconsin. I sat down to eat at the bar. All along the bar counter, there were blurbs and excerpts of Packers and Badgers accomplishments underneath the laminated countertop. The place even had green-colored ductwork, so I knew I was deep in Packers territory.\n\nA big screen TV aired game highlights from the Packers-Saints NFL season opener from the day before. Large men with mustaches came in for lunch, typical Wisconsin body types. I kept a low profile and my Chicago origin and calmly requested the Friday fish fry special. Having traveled up north on many occasions, this wasn't the first time I was surrounded by Packer fans. It's not hard to deal with them if you don't disclose where you're from and stick to the menu items or make a positive comment about Jordy Nelson being an awesome rising star on the team.\n\nThe fish arrived in a few minutes and it came with a side of fries that were seasoned and coated - quite tasty in fact. Coleslaw is also a can't-miss item north of Illinois and this place has it right too. I found the meal quite enjoyable. The bartender got me another iced tea and then spent a few more minutes of admiring the place. The Packers highlights gave way to NASCAR on the TV, but I was on my way, 150 miles from Chicago once again.\n\nWhile I went for the fish, Rodeside also has some good burgers, from what I saw around me at lunch that day. Worth a stop on your way to the Dells or Lodi for that matter. Just leave the Bears stuff in the car.", "business_id": "O_Pu4mKGOqQVlmH07Zbnhg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WXikqtM8AMtpxSEbyWnHtw", "review_id": "pNYadgPGGP8eV9JwE0mYyw", "text": "We broke down on the road and and eat here we had a very good meal. We would stop here again.", "business_id": "O_Pu4mKGOqQVlmH07Zbnhg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FgMf--_K_8Zig2VEM3Y2qg", "review_id": "Yc6n75gPopBnLxzIN1nP8Q", "text": "Met a client there for lunch and I thought the food was good. It is located right off the highway so it is easy to get to. There is a private lot which makes parking easy and they did have lots of options on the menu. I had the philly beef sandwich that was pretty good. The other plus is they have lots of daily specials every day. Not sure when I would be back but I would not hesitate to bring a client there or eat lunch there if I found myself in the area.", "business_id": "O_Pu4mKGOqQVlmH07Zbnhg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5W_Dv1E2loDsoXFpi-pqcQ", "review_id": "DINMSZy1JVenasgfUc1pXQ", "text": "Went to check out the Rodeside Grill for breakfast last Saturday with a group. Most of us haven't been there before but we heard good things from friends and saw the Breakfast menu online and thought we should try it out. \n\nGot a super warm greeting at the door and seated immediately. Had a nice dining area separate from the bar area and was clean an spacious. Our group was rather chatty so it took us a while to order but the waitress was very nice and patient. I got the Southwestern Omelet with pancakes - a little spicy but good. Others in our group got the french toast and one got prime rib and eggs. All were happy. Yummy food and good portions. \n\nCost was decent - and we all got $ off for checking in on Facebook! We were very pleased and are planning on coming back again to try dinner.", "business_id": "O_Pu4mKGOqQVlmH07Zbnhg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GIe3fZlWKtnPXTaGqmwl-A", "review_id": "ZAnijJ5lEINXyVj5_8xB7Q", "text": "Food is average, but for the prices they charge, it should be better.  Nice atmosphere.", "business_id": "O_Pu4mKGOqQVlmH07Zbnhg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ad9OBZ4lX7UhXey6LrC6Jg", "review_id": "rEQjXUbkx_Tb8W4p_m9r4w", "text": "My wife and I discovered Roadside while house hunting in the area...simply put...good food, atmosphere and friendly and efficient service!!!\n\nHighly Recommended!!", "business_id": "O_Pu4mKGOqQVlmH07Zbnhg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L5kqM35IZggaPTpQJqcgwg", "review_id": "dhorA4Eoq7UCZbd-u7OV5A", "text": "Bar is okay and the atmosphere is nice.  Food is below average and pricey. Our food was cold and when we commented on that the sever didn't seem to care.", "business_id": "O_Pu4mKGOqQVlmH07Zbnhg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RY18jLSV_J2Dzcl7Lmr9rA", "review_id": "2efIObyTdz_UyGqODvunOg", "text": "Great restaurant!  A group of seven of us ate at this restaurant last Saturday.  The location is very convenient.  The ambiance is very casual, yet nice.  The menu has a nice variety (sandwiches/burgers/pasta/fish).\n\nI had a the bowtie pasta, which the menu said was spicy and it was.  Not too incredibly hot you couldn't eat it, but it diffenetly had a nice bite.  It came with a soup or salad and was more than enough food. \n\nOthers in our party had a fish sandwich, tortilla encrusted tilapia, burito, pork roast and a couple of salads.  All were very satisfied with their dinners.\n\nI disagree with other users that the prices are high.  I found them to be extremely reasonable for the quantity and quality of food you are given.\n\nBeers/wine also seems to be reasonable.  I had a glass of pinot grigio and it was only $4.95.\n\nI was extremely impressed with the service.  The restaurant was busy and our waitress told us a large order had just came in and she apologized for the wait.  Despite all of the people in the restaurant, our wait was not excessive.  \n\nI wish I lived closer.  This is worth going to again!", "business_id": "O_Pu4mKGOqQVlmH07Zbnhg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vb9OGs-fvEsXRjXIh_jUWw", "review_id": "fIpEtr7FnyERSysDTnhjhQ", "text": "Great service here and really good food. The dairy is from a local farm. I had the Sassy Cow cheese curds made with cheese from a local farm and the smokehouse burger. Make sure you try their ranch, it's also made in house. Our server, Roxy, was world class. Docking 1 star because the fries weren't too tasty. The ranch definitely saved them.", "business_id": "O_Pu4mKGOqQVlmH07Zbnhg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nRQ6Z7k-1FBAXsit4kggBQ", "review_id": "foQw0auXV_0YpLoQyaelrw", "text": "Don't go in the Drive Thru if there are more than 3 cars. You will sit there for 20 minutes.", "business_id": "HGzdDbukK8RJEc623kLz5Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L5kqM35IZggaPTpQJqcgwg", "review_id": "VV-dvISf6iMUB7P0rMLsRw", "text": "Lifetime favorite. Restaurant was recently renovated,  added more seating, and updated decor.", "business_id": "HGzdDbukK8RJEc623kLz5Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_1ITWzhyB7XAHh9FJNC9QA", "review_id": "0UMyZL-SRdkhWn8vaHc3Hg", "text": "Love me some A&W.   Best fast food out there and there needs to be more of them!", "business_id": "HGzdDbukK8RJEc623kLz5Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hh0ZRlAusVV4au2hBPkwtQ", "review_id": "1N19j_DDd0nCdn9QHWjsXg", "text": "This location always prepares everything well, fresh, fast, and they are friendly.  \n\nI visit here from work in Sun Prairie, maybe once every couple of weeks.  My normal selection is the Coney Dog Combo but with cheese curds.  Kind of on the expensive side (give the cheese curds substitution), at $8.00 and some change, but a nice alternative from the same old crap.\n\nThe cheese curds are awesome.  They are soft and have a light coating of breading (probably just flour), compared to Culver's, which is more breading than crust, and normally not even melted.\n\nI'd recommend going here if in the area and in the mood for some better fast food.", "business_id": "HGzdDbukK8RJEc623kLz5Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cUyEbaD9hdjQRSbSymKv6w", "review_id": "7Bs7tjxACorE6qftpSlN0Q", "text": "When I was younger, my aunt and uncle and cousins lived in Kenosha, WI.  We would drive up a few times a year to visit them, and after 2 hours of peering out the car windows along 94, my brother and cousins and I would be dying to get out of the car at any of the attractions along the way--Six Flags, the outlet malls, or any of the many cheese shops that announced your arrival to Wisconsin.  \n\nWhen I went skiing with friends at Cascade Mountain last winter, years of unfulfilled longing swept over me and I demanded that we stop at one.  The one we selected was the Mousehouse Cheesehaus, chosen mostly for it's cute sign and awesome name.  Being a lover of all things dairy walking in, I beelined for the cheese counter, demanding samples of anything and everything.  Oh my!  Anything from a basic, kid friendly American to a 15 year aged Cheddar, to their own special haus cheese.  I probably walked out with a good 2 lbs of various cheeses (and am still wondering how those seemed to add 10 lbs to my figure, but that's another story).  In addition, there were the usual Wisconsin knick knacks, including many types of beers, wines, and other kitsch-y stuff like ashtrays and bottle openers.  The woman working at the counter didn't seem too charmed by my friends and I, but I'm sure I would tire of travelers demanding cheese nibbles after a while, myself.", "business_id": "jpxlSFhdrtbNyxS6vB036A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "51w1J4XnK835Ws84ETznhg", "review_id": "gyLJEknlUE5MCDcGk9FeFA", "text": "My boyfriend and I made a trip to Wisconsin Dells for my birthday and stopped here on the way back to Chicago to get some cheese. All of the employees here were extremely helpful and friendly. Cheese was decent priced and delicious. I'd recommend it.", "business_id": "jpxlSFhdrtbNyxS6vB036A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Iz4pRvec6MAc1h3AKSv8vQ", "review_id": "Jo_OyKZa6NRacA5_uGw8jA", "text": "Great little shop off of the interstate. I was looking for a place to go that wasn't fast food and wasn't the same old-same old. I was surprised how much I liked this place. Made to order deli-sandwiches, cheese, fudge, a New Glarus beverage and Southern Comfort? Yes, Southern Comfort. True one stop shopping. I will make this a regular stop between Elgin and Minnesota!", "business_id": "jpxlSFhdrtbNyxS6vB036A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4Zbk-mQQiy93qv2qqKqUMw", "review_id": "dNjMNKfgfF1HRWBGo5W5XQ", "text": "Stop here! Buy a block of the dill Havarti and try a bunch of samples. I am sure there will be others that you love :)", "business_id": "jpxlSFhdrtbNyxS6vB036A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vZz8vLahP6Qcoh6a5SZGqw", "review_id": "_FGQIF-O79_e7DYM5Hd3gA", "text": "Great place to get a sweet treat or custom made sandwich. Lots of cool gifts.", "business_id": "jpxlSFhdrtbNyxS6vB036A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kp1DWmTbFMw3AbNVrbRniw", "review_id": "JRcBkc1DpfmFxqOLYItceQ", "text": "Sample the many varieties of cheese and take some Butter Swiss home, you will love the flavor!! :)", "business_id": "jpxlSFhdrtbNyxS6vB036A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3H4yFsz7SO4mZpa_cXKEFQ", "review_id": "RtEl3WefM8RWXFtK4g8JyQ", "text": "Was very disappointed at my recent experience at the mousehouse!!! I have been there before and they had always been so nice not the case this time the lady talked down to us about the difference of white and yellow cheddar and just seemed over all bothered by our presence.  So needless to say we didn't ask for a single sample.  Next time we will not going back.", "business_id": "jpxlSFhdrtbNyxS6vB036A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kD-xj-Q_IL9cxthXDLpFAA", "review_id": "HSzambwbcpicbnagki2mCw", "text": "I stopped at the mousehouse on my drive home from Wisconsin Dells soley because i thought the name of it was adorable. Inside its very warm & welcoming. We were the only people in there and were asked by 4 different people if we wanted any samples or had any questions. The staff is amazing and excited to help you, which makes me excited to be there! They were all very pleasant to us. \n\nThey have delicious deli sandwiches that are made to order. I walked out with some fresh string cheese, cheese whips, a snack pack of beef and cheese, and two blocks of cheese. It was very reasonably priced in there. And of course you can try any of them before buying them! \n\nI highly reccommend the Mousehouse Jack (their house blend cheese) & the Habanero cheese. It's got kick to it, but it's delicious! I will definately be stopping again on my next trip past there.The horseradish & the asiago cheese spreads are AMAZINGLY delicious. as well. be sure to pick up a cheese spread knife for $.99 & a box of crackers on your way out because you'll want to snack on your way home.", "business_id": "jpxlSFhdrtbNyxS6vB036A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bPOHGO-le-wB-To7BUToZQ", "review_id": "sNBXBCbr1LX68casy8Is2A", "text": "I'm disappointed by my last stop to the Mousehouse.  I thought I would go outside the box and try the cheese whips (think the string cheese they put in Bloody Mary's), 2 year old sharp cheddar, and the Port Wine Cheese Spread.  Total cost:  $20\n\nThe cheddar tasted sweet (I know, weird, right?) and the cheese whips had an off taste and were just nasty, certainly not worth the calories.  The Port Wine Cheese spread was okay but nothing special.  I could have bought something that tasted the same at the grocery.  Disappointed.  \n\nMy parents love the Mousehouse and always stop on their way to Milwaukee and always get me the cheese curds.  I will be sticking to those from now on as they are tasty and fresh.", "business_id": "jpxlSFhdrtbNyxS6vB036A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tSockOVK_3SCpGJQOLzM8A", "review_id": "r3IiQHZ7-v63X7Z91F88hA", "text": "What an adorable little cheese shop! \n\nStopped off to break up the endless drive home and for a bathroom break. Little did I know I would come out armed with cheese.\n\nWe got a nice lesson on cheese. I was worried that it wouldn't be refrigerated for a few hours and they assured me it would be fine, and it is. I'm always such a freak when it comes to keeping food cool, but trusted the cheese experts.\n\nA very nice lady let us try some of the cheese curds and told us how the cheese becomes a block which is something neither of us knew about. Ended up getting the garlic and dill cheese curds which were amazingly fresh and tasty. They are so good when they squeak.\n\nI stepped over to look at another case. A very helpful young gentleman helped me decide and gave me samples and offered to give me samples. Very nice trying before buying. He knew his cheese.\n\nEnded up with:\n-Horseradish & Chive Havarti\n- Swiss and Rye\n-Garlic Cheese\n\nand some garlic pickles. That Scope mouthwash that breaks through the onion better work! \n\n\nI told the guy the best cheese we have found was at Costco. He looked like he was appalled and right fully so in the cheese state. However, Costco does get some good cheese in from NY.\n\nVery nice and helpful staff and some really excellent cheese! \n\nThey have a little deli counter for sandwiches, some good looking candy and other knick knacks.\n\nWorth a stop!", "business_id": "jpxlSFhdrtbNyxS6vB036A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JGJ4FgFihTApMrjNn9kfDA", "review_id": "HHmoGnPFJszSqhkvaw5_0w", "text": "We always seem to miss these cheese shops passing through the Dells. We stopped here coming back from Des Plaines in Oct., and it's right off the exit. As you enter there is a display of fudge, but they only want to cut it for you on the way out. Next are all the gadgets and gifts. I got some cool reading glasses, a ghost cheese spreader, body shampoo, a WI shot glass, cheese slicer. We were hosting the upcoming fountain pen meeting and bought a great variety of meats and cheeses. One large beef summer sausage I brought to my thanksgiving hostess. Picked up a cranberry jelly, various crackers. I got to sample all the cheese spreads, and settled on the sharp cheddar. I loved the beef and cheese snack pack because they came in small bites. We left with a few sundries, and of course the fudge. Be prepared to drop at least $100. And this was us restraining ourselves.", "business_id": "jpxlSFhdrtbNyxS6vB036A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A-ccUjBax3iyiBOykZFvTw", "review_id": "9CB62mCajxZmgqtL9jOx-Q", "text": "We've always enjoyed the Mousehouse.  We don't visit as much since we don't drive that way anymore, but that's okay as their prices are a little higher than any of the cheese coops you can visit off the interstate.", "business_id": "jpxlSFhdrtbNyxS6vB036A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bi7FeOkZ37ceBioYHWnBVg", "review_id": "KfUb8PofytcnuOLEKHrhTg", "text": "Free samples of cheese, cheese spreads, and fudge! As good as it gets! \n\nI love this place. We bought about $15 worth of cheese after being pampered and trying about 10 different types of cheese, 5 types of cheese spreads, and 2 types of fudge. \n\nThe store has tons of Wisconsin favorites, which I suppose is in part of attracting tourists to think that they are purchasing purely \"Wisconsin\" delicacies!", "business_id": "jpxlSFhdrtbNyxS6vB036A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "uarp0ZyToKXKWv6Wl_Vblg", "review_id": "vdmZOarAdjvxYRH1m2w9IA", "text": "Drives into WI are not new to me, family trips during my childhood are some of my fondest memories. But my parents were never ones to make leisurely stops so whenever the chance comes up to stop somewhere cute or kitschy, I HAVE to stop.  And who doesn't love the cute little mouse sitting on a pyramid of cheese?  My husband and I stopped here on the way to MN a few years ago and I am always bugging him to stop here whenever we drive this way.\n\nThe MouseHouse offers some great WI items--cheese, beer, wine and cute gifts. I think the prices are reasonable as this most recent time I bought 2 blocks of Buffalo Cheddar, 2 bags of cheese curds, a small tub of bacon cheddar spread and 6 pack bottles of Spotted Cow for only $20plus.\n\nService is super friendly. They offered us some samples of cheese and offered to place some of my items on the counter for me so I could be hands free to shop some more. The place looks a little rundown, but as long as they keep offering quality products with a smile, we'll keep stopping to shop.\n\n\n*For the stroller set* Just an FYI, at the time of this review, keep your diaper bag in the car, there is no changing table available in the bathroom.", "business_id": "jpxlSFhdrtbNyxS6vB036A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VnHX210vxr5iXfsEWBlhAw", "review_id": "KTCsJkoQbGF-zcIppGW43w", "text": "Cheese, cheese and more cheese! Oh and wine, fudge and kitschy souvenirs, too. The anticipation of stopping here on the way back to Chicago from Hanock, WI made the three hour ride home more bearable. \n\nThe staff was super friendly and willing to let you sample almost anything. I tried some cheese spreads, fudge and fancy cheeses such as Mango Habanero. I regret not picking up more cheese!", "business_id": "jpxlSFhdrtbNyxS6vB036A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bfww9ItvUBeRsFQ4UD4eaw", "review_id": "AuwG2QKKmcz14rHzOzdwcA", "text": "Stopped in at the Mousehouse to check out the selection of cheese and candies.  I probably would have been much more impressed if this were my first cheese store but since I was just recently at Mars Cheese Castle, this was no comparison.  I found a couple of cheese spreads that were tasty but unfortunately like another reviewer posted, nothing really different that I can find in the grocery store.  \n\nThey have a nice selection of cheese to choose from and it was fun to stop in and check it out but I would prefer to go to another.", "business_id": "jpxlSFhdrtbNyxS6vB036A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eOLeiz-4SQZEscz5PjAxdQ", "review_id": "PvCJolLtHHwkskBoHcqiSg", "text": "SO happy we stopped here. Wisconsin cheese, wine & beer...perfect for dinner!!! We tried about 10 cheeses and fudge. ..they were all so good.The dark chocolate caramel salted fudge was delicious. Glad we stopped here and so will you. :)", "business_id": "jpxlSFhdrtbNyxS6vB036A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XHv_bE4oIiJhbdBaRzh7pA", "review_id": "Wdc-wFfY_Xjp-A0YlE3Ijg", "text": "Right off the freeway, next to a gas station. We couldn't visit Wisconsin without a trip We had low expectations since it looked cheesy (yes I said it) from the outside and we expected this place to be a regular liquor store. But it is truly a wonderful world of cheese, fudge,  great wine end beer selections. they have a table where you can sample any of their many cheese spreads. Here are some of the flavors: taco, smoked, port wine, bacon, pumpkin, cranberry, garlic, etc. So many choices, so little money unfortunately. Then there was the selection of blocks of every kind of cheese. \nThe staff was very knowledgable and helpful. You can sample pretty much everything besides the alcohol, of course. I love this place and would come back someday, if I want to make the 9 hr drive again. But I got a brochure so I can order online too.", "business_id": "jpxlSFhdrtbNyxS6vB036A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "I9GxRuIM81fmxqnC4-hrfA", "review_id": "Di3SCiUkeQe-dxxXfBuSyw", "text": "I like that this place has a big selection of craft beers. They have a mix and match section which is $9.99 for a 6 pack. That is pretty standard pricing. The guy was very knowledgeable and gave me recommendations as to what I would like. \n\nThey have a huge cheeses, wine, fudge and specialty food items. You could sample whichever cheese you wanted, many of them unique. We know Wisconsin is full of cheese and boy did this place deliver. At check-out they had fudge pops which were also pretty tempting.", "business_id": "jpxlSFhdrtbNyxS6vB036A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Lyx3blckuEqesqs5rpkFpA", "review_id": "Oyiv1TBLIOcV2OIFK4saXA", "text": "So...we stopped here on our way home from vacation. Because we definitely didn't buy enough cheese in the Dells...lmao.\n\nThere's lots of tasty cheese to choose from here. We bought a few bricks, but the one that stands out to me is the pizza cheese. It was super good! Try it out. It's a cute little shop, a good selection with some unique choices!\n\nTHe staff is really friendly too. They were happy to help us, and gave us some samples.", "business_id": "jpxlSFhdrtbNyxS6vB036A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7NYwJuMOUnRjuSdqwyOOww", "review_id": "o4Qirhp5oe6DCPyCHwx3fw", "text": "I love cheese! This place is like, I imagine, many others throughout Wisconsin. But since I went to this one and liked it, 5 stars.\n\nWe stopped here on a road trip and was happy to see it open before 10. Walking in we saw more than just a cheese house. They had specialty gifts, wine, beer and fudge amongst a haven of cheese. \n\nThe people who worked here were incredibly helpful and friendly. They were happy to give advice about what beer we would like and happily cut samples of cheese. \n\nAlthough we only left with a 6 pack of Wisconsin only beer for $9.99, I was tempted to buy much much more. It is possible we will stop on our way back!", "business_id": "jpxlSFhdrtbNyxS6vB036A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "qVJwtoWOlqgDRndJ83OUEw", "review_id": "HREd0qDtxv8gtgZ0Bi2LcQ", "text": "For a \"cheesehaus\" this place really doesn't have much cheese. I'd say about 70% of the store is \"not cheese\" meaning t-shirts, souvenirs, fudge, beer, wine, jellies and the like. My local grocer has a better selection and better prices (by far!).\n\nThat said, it's a touristy place and fun to stop at. The staff is really nice and happy to offer you samples of anything so you're sure you like it before you invest. Prices are pretty high.\n\nYou'll like this place a lot more if you're from out of state and don't have a ready source for delicious WI cheese and tasty New Glarus beer. If you live in WI, you'll find the same stuff at the grocery store for less money.", "business_id": "jpxlSFhdrtbNyxS6vB036A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9SU4T5EvO3UVy7e-26yCjQ", "review_id": "zzCDD-m5M8oc9bWIEfj7og", "text": "More than cheese, but cheese...\n\nIf you love cheese, you'll like this place.  Heck, even if you don't, there's still plenty of other stuff to look at (beef jerkey, beer/wine, fudge, etc.).  But really, it's abou the cheese.\n\nI love me some fresh cheese curds, and I have yet to be let down here.  If you're weary, just ask someone if they're fresh.  They know, and they'll tell you.  The aged cheddar is pretty great if you're in the mood for that.  I will always grab a bag of mozzarella whips - the kids and I will take care of those before they hit the fridge.\n\nMy dad is a big fan of this place as well.  He'll get an order of brick or some other stinky cheese before heading south and they'll give it a couple extra dips in wax to help it travel better.", "business_id": "jpxlSFhdrtbNyxS6vB036A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "UiJ8ejNFvZXPCLCjq5mRMg", "text": "This particular location helped me out of a potential issue related to closing on my Madison home; the teller, Shaun, was as professional, helpful, and friendly as they come - he's definitely an asset to Summit.\n\nGritty details:\n36 hours before I was due to close on my Madison home, the title company called me to \"remind\" me that I needed to have a cashier's check at closing to cover the downpayment and closing costs. That was the first I had heard of needing a cashier's check... when I bought my house in AR, I just wrote a check and things were good.\n\nApparently this title company doesn't accept personal checks, which put me in a bind, because my primary bank account is still with a bank in Arkansas. There was absolutely no way I could get a cashier's check from them in less than 36 hours. Eeek!\n\nI have a savings account, a Visa credit card, and an auto loan with this Summit location, so I visited them to ask for ideas/help. They suggested using my debit card (from AR) to do a cash advance into my Summit savings account, at which point they could generate a cashier's check for me.\n\nI called my AR bank and asked them to raise the daily debit limit; they did it immediately. Summit then ran the cash advance, and presto-changeo, things were golden. Total cost? zero-point-zero! So cool.\n\nI've had nothing but great experiences here, and today continued that streak. I was truly stressed, because I stood to lose my earnest money deposit if the closing would've failed. Shaun and Summit saved the day for me. Thanks!", "business_id": "YypLpwWA75Y9aWPCJwTv8g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WAre5VZcuK6Fx1d1rz0OTg", "review_id": "BoRponRXdGQWsOHHr1MXrA", "text": "I was a member of Summit Credit Union for over 10 years, and I've always been a huge fan of credit unions... My mom had even worked for their corporate office for awhile. I had taken out a loan through them during college to help consolidate the debt I incurred from school, and a few years ago (about half way through my loan) I was laid off when the economy collapsed. I was struggling with my bills and though I had taken out the insurance for job loss, they found a loop hole and didn't credit me with the insurance, even though I had been paying the extra $50 for the insurance for over 2 years. Then I contacted them multiple times trying to reasses my monthly payment, as I couldn't keep up with all of my bills, I spoke with Mary in the finance department and through our conversation she was rude and extremely hostile. She accused me of lying when I told her I had been calling in and trying to find a solution, when I asked her if I still paid my payments but paid less, she said that they would send me to collections for not making the full amount. Then she looked in my account and saw that I had money in there (enough for only 2 months of rent and my bills... will no real income coming in) and said that there was obviously no reason I was having problems and I shouldn't have even called her. I was really frustrated, I was trying to negotiate so I didn't have to file bankruptcy. Then after I could no longer pay, due to my dire financial situation, they took out all the money I had in my account and applied it towards the loan... i.e. my rent, without any phone calls or letters reaching out to me before they were going to take my money. Ultimately, I had to file for bankruptcy, but I would never ever bank with them again.", "business_id": "YypLpwWA75Y9aWPCJwTv8g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nVbnGfpGGsrDY1jBAYYxJw", "review_id": "0vd148ppY6cCREfRnszZWA", "text": "Brought some cds in to sell.  Got a little more than I expected, and they took a couple things I wasn't sure anyone but me liked (Vanessa Mae, some jazz; but I guess most of my friends are indie rock people).  Lots of stuff, great selection of vinyl.  I liked the tape collection, and might be back to get some tapes for my '99 subaru.  :)  Also sells DVDs/movies etc.", "business_id": "j1ezGpPI4vmqBLwyyLIsNA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ncOg_qbspzotPVcNyh7gzg", "review_id": "MXCK022TPM0MWlapJ53vqA", "text": "I was not very impressed at all when I recently went in to check out the used record selection. Many of the pop/rock titles seemed overpriced for their condition. This store does not seem very picky about what is selected to sell, like they'll just put anything into their bins and slap a price on it, no matter how shabby it appears (I felt like mold spores were being released into the air as I looked through the albums). Jazz section seemed a bit better in item quality, but was a pretty small selection. If you are ga-ga over used cassettes, they have plenty of 'em (kind of an insane amount). CD selection is average. Younger girl working behind the counter seemed apathetic to be there. All in all, I'd pass on this store. (They also display some more rare vinyl outside of the store, but the covers are all very faded due to sunlight exposure...a bizarre choice for displaying such items!)", "business_id": "j1ezGpPI4vmqBLwyyLIsNA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Xy8Z425lq5YbkNC63dMPRQ", "review_id": "NG33ofA3DDCA-3P-Maxw7Q", "text": "Might be the worst vinyl focused store I've been into. I'd say 80% of the records, including the whatever Beatles records in the \"collectibles\" box are beat to heck (and five times the price they should be for the condition). They didn't put records in plastic sleeves. Beat 80s pop records that should be $1-2 in NM/NM shape are $6.50, but hey, there is a buy one get one half price, or something like that special. Really, the dregs of records. I flipped a little bit but there was absolutely nothing. Most of these records should be dumpstered. I'm super pro indie record stores, but sometimes when three other stores pass on stuff there is a reason it shouldn't be put out.", "business_id": "j1ezGpPI4vmqBLwyyLIsNA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nI7K8_93AlWJNKXHZiVQjA", "review_id": "LlbrFaP_WmSwM9ur4rqBfw", "text": "This is an unpretentious little music store where the focus is definitely CDs. They do have a lot of vinyl, but I would have have to agree with other Yelpers that most of the records are in pretty poor condition. They also have VHS movies, cassette tapes, and a limited, but random, selection of audiobooks and boxed sets. Not every record store has to be like Championship Vinyl in \"High Fidelity\", but I think we all have the expectation that record store employees should be music geeks. And yet, when I asked the woman working there, if she had the Faces' boxed set, \"Five Guys Walk into a Bar\", she looked puzzled and stammered out, \"Who are the Faces?\" On that point alone, I have to deduct a star.", "business_id": "j1ezGpPI4vmqBLwyyLIsNA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mGKySPBND1oIFCXw6-Sm5A", "review_id": "kZMwdarzUcF09JQYS19O1w", "text": "This place is great when you need a cup of quality Joe, but don't want to a) get out of your car, and b) go to a fast food drivethru for their horrible brew.  It is drivethru only.\n\nThe staff is always super-friendly and will come out of their little building to take your order before you get up to the window -- I'm sure this helps with people that are ordering pretentious multi-hyphenate drinks.  The coffee is good, strong and nicely priced.  They even put cool little stickers over the sipping hole in the lid so that none of the precious java spills on you.\n\nAs a disclaimer, I must mention that I am completely crushing on the gorgeous girl who waited on me today...  my cup even had a cute lip-shaped sticker on it...  was she flirting?  or was it just a random sticker?  I'll have to go back multiple times and find out.", "business_id": "0ilWo2kWlmP_Nv-P2rcNOA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ae-liuNOw35td5AU8uOG6A", "review_id": "G5SNbdhxsT6IjwD7Znwzzw", "text": "Love this place ...the team makes you feel welcome at the drive thru OR if you run inside for the free WIFI.", "business_id": "0ilWo2kWlmP_Nv-P2rcNOA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dRko0-SaRcSaP5gR-5uxuA", "review_id": "5aUbsln7YwUuF2LmZrwTNg", "text": "I really like Java Detours drinks. Especially the Oreo Latte, yum!Employees are always very friendly. The one thing that disappointed me is that they had a punch card for customers (buy 10 drinks get one free) and I devotedly brought it with me everytime I went there to get it punched. I was one punch away from a free drink when I handed my punch card over to the employee and she said sorry they discontinued them. I was very disappointed. I understand if they discontinued the punch card concept, but at least honor the ones that are still in circulation!", "business_id": "0ilWo2kWlmP_Nv-P2rcNOA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CBz3J2zFpWvwZioEv4oc6Q", "review_id": "2KbSGEr4ftzFcmqPgOe1lA", "text": "Love the drive-through concept (SO much better than Starbucks or McD's!), the coffee, the smoothies and the stickers!  I have a little collection of them.  The staff are always super friendly and patient while I'm making up my indecisive Libra mind.\n\nEdit: they were also extremely accommodating when I picked up coffee there with two vegan friends.  They have a lot of non-dairy, soy-based stuff for the vegans and lactose intolerant among us!  Just one  more reason to love this place.", "business_id": "0ilWo2kWlmP_Nv-P2rcNOA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4bsu8DLfDkBV84RKn6UmcA", "review_id": "il7vcr0Y7YCJHzhj_oItKA", "text": "Excellent coffee, quick and friendly service and fair prices. There should be more of these places around. Like the little stickers on the lids too. I think mine said \"bean juice\" today.", "business_id": "0ilWo2kWlmP_Nv-P2rcNOA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QCg5CRze-wwMO5HerI9dYg", "review_id": "dHTM3JDz1QyKzGLlbeT_3A", "text": "I go here driving in to the Farmer's Market.  Great mochas.  So big!  So wonderful!", "business_id": "0ilWo2kWlmP_Nv-P2rcNOA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W0L9qw8Ulec-SvnstoOsjw", "review_id": "16RnfECUYdrusBaqBSt4cA", "text": "Always great coffee, and always friendly, upbeat baristas!  I love this place and I highly recommend it.  The drive thru is very convienent.  And they have almost any flavored syrup imaginable!", "business_id": "0ilWo2kWlmP_Nv-P2rcNOA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GuC8C0jc45fCYrnvh7s8zA", "review_id": "WLbp-pGeacVTUhD_C275oA", "text": "A great alternative.  Nice work.", "business_id": "0ilWo2kWlmP_Nv-P2rcNOA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uhsQFs68oZHrKVMPinwfrQ", "review_id": "iDesmTIL83qvm4SFtQvNjA", "text": "i really, really like this place - not just because it's right by my house and it's NOT starbucks, but those things certainly don't hurt.\n\ni love that they have a drive-thru. i love that the staff are genuinely nice people. i love their tiny little nicely-decorated seating area. and, most importantly, i love their tasty, reasonably priced coffee.", "business_id": "0ilWo2kWlmP_Nv-P2rcNOA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "zb9IQYIgCTJx5o0QXLNQHg", "text": "So I may be the only person in the world who is *not* a fan of Starbucks coffee (it's over-roasted and burned tasting to me)... which is why I'm so glad I found Java Detour - their coffee is smooth, the service is out-of-this-world, and the location is uber convenient, even during rush hour times.\n\nGreat coffee, great service, great prices - you can't go wrong.  Solid WIN.\n\nI usually get an XL coffee with skim.  Cost: $2.10.  24 ounces of high quality coffee and you're good for the morning, afternoon, and/or evening.  I also enjoy stopping by on the way home from work and grabbing a decaf as a little \"nite cap.\"  \n\nEvery server has been extremely friendly and helpful as well.  If you haven't checked these guys out, swing on through and treat yourself to a wonderful coffee experience.", "business_id": "0ilWo2kWlmP_Nv-P2rcNOA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lFTixqyH_Vmdcjgxn4rgiA", "review_id": "cHgAM6z4ZJ5d6qSRw3I1TA", "text": "Now called 'Moka' I believe, new management, they cleaned up a lot of the menu and consolidated it. Not nearly as many choices as when it was Java Detour. That said... \n\nAbsolutely love this place! Sadly it is on the other side of town so we seldom get there but the quality is fantastic. High quality coffee, quick and easy to grab and go. Not expensive at all, I would go there every day if it didn't take me half an hour out of my way.", "business_id": "0ilWo2kWlmP_Nv-P2rcNOA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Dzc2m6O4vaXCF4ztKPjTcQ", "review_id": "GpG1uwlm_sdlOUnjkABX-w", "text": "There service here is AWESOME.  I love coming here mainly for the service.  I don't have a favorite drink, but \"Mocha\" is a place where you can be comfortable enough to ask what a particular drink is and you won't get a snippy answer.  So I always try something different and I've liked every one of the drinks I've had.  I'm excited to try their iced drinks now that the weather is warming up.  \n\nI also like that you can now get a little treat like muffins or different breads.  When I'm in the mood for a coffee and sweet treat, they always pop into mind.", "business_id": "0ilWo2kWlmP_Nv-P2rcNOA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "g4iZIkx2IrnQyCcb_M1c4g", "review_id": "80pbdsVVOZ2E3PNLXa2miQ", "text": "What can I write about Target that everyone doesn't already know?  The \"chic\" alternative to Walmart, Shopko or Kmart, Target is a one-stop shop for personal care, housewares, food, toys, and on and on.  This location was recently remodeled and now boasts a Starbucks and full pharmacy.  Oh, and a liquor aisle.  Oh Target, all grown up now, aren't we...? (takes a swig)\n\nFor some reason, whenever I go to Target to pick up a few things, I end up spending $50--what the hell did I buy?  I don't know.  If you do venture out to \"Tar-zhay,\" go during a weeknight--weekends can be soul-crushing.  Oh, and listen up single dudes--Target seems to be crawling with ladies of the female variety.  Perhaps true love is around the corner from the Bounty paper towels...", "business_id": "5FlmcwCLqFveKQ-GVeolig", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4bsu8DLfDkBV84RKn6UmcA", "review_id": "MwTAE-dbsDeMf6aLyquBLw", "text": "I know... it's Target, but it's got pretty much everything you need short of a butcher shop and babysitters. Staff is very helpful... it also houses the closest Starbucks to my home. Since we're talking about 2 miles, that's a bit sad, but oh well..", "business_id": "5FlmcwCLqFveKQ-GVeolig", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UCdzVWtHFcx2QC_LT3rQfg", "review_id": "FtbuYKK_OUur_ZxSsktb1Q", "text": "It's Target.....get your shop on!", "business_id": "5FlmcwCLqFveKQ-GVeolig", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oSA746-4MCJpWorJkzxqpQ", "review_id": "UYM3yCSm2FqWWsSPI83xRA", "text": "This Target is a good one. Usually pretty well-stocked for things you need and the more recent mid-sized grocery section usually has a decent amount of stuff when you're in need of this or that and already at Target. \n\nOne downside is that they usually could use a few more cashiers up front when things are busy. I've often had to wait a bit longer than seems reasonable to pay for a purchase.", "business_id": "5FlmcwCLqFveKQ-GVeolig", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nu85DSd4HnoJal-i4Ub34g", "review_id": "594c3k8z_lUjaTn3c4uBOg", "text": "The Mrs. went to get a blender there today. The unit she wanted was not available in a box ready for purchase, only had one on the display shelf. She asked for help. The reply from boy-flunky: \"oh, they are in the back and hard to find'. Gee, could you be any more motivated? He relented and returned with negative results. Bet he looked real hard. Come on. Any you wonder why American brick and mortar commerce is failing. We are shopping on Amazon tonight.", "business_id": "5FlmcwCLqFveKQ-GVeolig", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T1Ju5Uin6Ja3iki17ME6fA", "review_id": "DX-_MT3XiolPreBrgnQ2xw", "text": "It's Target, how can you go wrong?!?\n\nI have never had any complaints with this location. It's clean, convenient, and has an ok grocery section. The check-out lines can be a bit long, but they seem to be good about calling for extra cashiers when it's really busy.\n\nThe one time we were looking for something and they didn't have enough of them in stock, they called the nearby Sun Prairie location and arranged it so that our order was waiting at that store when we arrived to purchase it. Very satisfied!", "business_id": "5FlmcwCLqFveKQ-GVeolig", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WqrUOl0TKtzbXTxNLiQkIg", "review_id": "tQ_aFYrwPTWUHtPKe4KYZg", "text": "I'm usually very pleased with their customer service. However yesterday I felt pushed to make a purchase in the electronic department. He dropped stuff off the counter and I had to pick it up. He didn't even apologize. Overall dissatisfied with the service.", "business_id": "5FlmcwCLqFveKQ-GVeolig", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zvNimI98mrmhgNOOrzOiGg", "review_id": "HUknZzW_qOuXz84tksY3_Q", "text": "I enjoy this place everytime I go in there. Its family owned and has consistently good food. Large soda selection with  awesome crab rangoon. My favorite dish is the Happy family which has beef, pork, chicken, crab, and veggies in brown sauce.", "business_id": "oX6KamASYXnMIe5kpVhezw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FuqjqlT3lGH2_TN3TfEvQg", "review_id": "yLO_iXkon24Uczijw2xspg", "text": "Way too sweet for my liking. Real authentic Chinese food isn't always sweet. In my opinion, if you like sweet taste this much, might as well eat candy bar dip in corn syrup as a meal. When I ordered my food a few years back from them, they put too much food coloring so much that it looked yellow. It was not appealing to me. But it has been years I haven't been there so they could have improved and better. I sure hope that's the case.", "business_id": "oX6KamASYXnMIe5kpVhezw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EODtZCvSn13sLsPIAmvJ7g", "review_id": "maV1x6AFRH9u4x5dOnvi4Q", "text": "As far as take-out places go in Madison, this is my favorite. Consistently tasty, fair prices, large portions, and friendly employees. \n\nI am eating microwaved general tso's chicken from last night and it is still awesome. \n\nExcellent steamed dumplings and egg rolls.", "business_id": "oX6KamASYXnMIe5kpVhezw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ffa864LL90s6oxImKPI7pw", "review_id": "A7Gzos93-ryeEJbCiPGlSg", "text": "The fried dumplings rock!", "business_id": "oX6KamASYXnMIe5kpVhezw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d-pfuqI3ZYpSfPC4g680BQ", "review_id": "-KsysfaF9cHZc95hWASpXw", "text": "One liner for quick reads:  Fresh made Hot and Sour soup!\n\nYes...they make the Hot and Sour Soup when you order it...no gelatinous, nasty leftovers here.  \n\nService can be a little slow, but definitely worth it.  Good overall food. Our favorite Chinese takeout.  (note...we always pick up, so I cannot comment on the delivery)", "business_id": "oX6KamASYXnMIe5kpVhezw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B7Dg3HZTRrrm1UpYn0_1Mw", "review_id": "ZknjuMrf0XJ_H-uDLeaqOw", "text": "It was delicious, but expensive for delivery. I had the cashew chicken (no veggies, so they gave me extra meat - thumbs up!), crab rangoon and a 2-L of soda. Very friendly staff.", "business_id": "oX6KamASYXnMIe5kpVhezw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-l7hoan4D9QN94MAB4FVDw", "review_id": "bHy3jFpjZpoci4ujWYZNaA", "text": "We go here religiously whenever we are craving Chinese take-out (which happens a lot!) I could imagine this place is overlooked but it seriously has some of the best food in town. Service is fast and the food comes out consistently great every time. Order the pork fried rice, you won't regret it.", "business_id": "oX6KamASYXnMIe5kpVhezw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Z-hPZcYWR935LqSgNkczGA", "review_id": "m2qTg-4aIWd7SG9troIi0g", "text": "Singapore dish was perfect!! And they even had my favorite nestea pomegranate & passion fruit .. Huge portions also!", "business_id": "oX6KamASYXnMIe5kpVhezw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eMW8-Lw9C4OJtyoE2S2Hog", "review_id": "wXp7d_FF4mwIfHrheGjIiw", "text": "Good stuff!  Had the sesame chicken, general tsa, pot stickers, and crab Rangoon.  All were great, and were ready quickly.", "business_id": "oX6KamASYXnMIe5kpVhezw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ht43WIt1vNIaodW-u8Xxng", "review_id": "5y49Pki38jyiFtj-nbCRkw", "text": "Pretty good for takeout. The meat is more sound than usual Chinese take out", "business_id": "oX6KamASYXnMIe5kpVhezw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XE-EtNY1ogC6XdLYhYVVFQ", "review_id": "8REkrU4i_UHPB9t5yFGvNA", "text": "My daughter and I stopped in last night for the first time.  I had the Chicken Chop Suey and she had Sweet & Sour Chicken.  We started with an order of Steamed Dumplings.  The dumplings were great.  They had a lot of meat in them.  The Chop Suey was made with a white sauce.  I am used to it being made with a brown sauce.  That did not matter as it was delicious.  The S&S Chicken was wonderful as well.  The S&S sauce that came with it was not laden with all that bright red food coloring.  Very tasty.   She also got an Egg Roll.  It was huge!  We had to split it.  Niiice.  And, even though you order and pick your food up at a counter, the service was great.  I ordered a Chicken Lo Main to go for my son and she asked me if I wanted them to wait a bit before they cooked it.  I like that!  That tells me that they care about our experience after I pay them!!  A plus!  We've passed this place up numerous times.  Not any more.  We'll be back!", "business_id": "oX6KamASYXnMIe5kpVhezw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XE-EtNY1ogC6XdLYhYVVFQ", "review_id": "qXPO3Kitg8Ue6x-pUSdaLw", "text": "Still good but I tried the Chicken Fried Rice.  Don't bother.  The chicken was tasteless.  All they did was steam it.  The seasoning was all in the rice.  Disappointing.  I thought fried rice was an industry standard.", "business_id": "oX6KamASYXnMIe5kpVhezw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "0XHdtG4dvL1A4rJi7TF77A", "review_id": "HePskQ6cWPXQVDToEZxBww", "text": "My husband and I came in Saturday night to dine in. (Can't say that's a very popular option, but I was starving)\n\nWhile we were waiting, we were given complimentary crab rangoon.  So nice.  The restaurant is owned by a couple who are incredibly kind.  It made me all warm and fuzzy being customers at such a lovely family establishment. The crab rangoon was piping hot and filled with cheesy, crab goodness.\n\nThe hot and sour soup was incredibly substantial with tons of veggies and delicious broth. It was extra thick and perfect on a cold and windy day.\nMy entree was shrimp and chicken lo mein which I totes recommend.  The shrimp was not overcooked and the noodes were packed again with tons of veggies.   \n\nPeople are nice.\nPrices are good.\nFood is huge, and tasty.\n\nIf I didn't live on the West side, I'd be here every week.", "business_id": "oX6KamASYXnMIe5kpVhezw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LBVtihNDJwU0AnFBmZMq3Q", "review_id": "ws5Wjg0-2n1RNQhU5Pia2w", "text": "Best Chinese take-out in town. They have the best pork egg rolls I've ever had. The woman who answers the phone and works the counter doesn't speak English very well and yells a lot but I'm willing to put up with that considering their food is so good.", "business_id": "oX6KamASYXnMIe5kpVhezw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "lC0KGXmIhyjzghBUlVnkhQ", "review_id": "-GEZr1_c4Tj3ewWHb_qptA", "text": "Pretty decent. \nBut I think all Chinese in Madison is pretty decent. \nNothing has truly blown me away, this place included. \nWhile staff is nice and carryout is quick, food I ordered (veggie fried rice and Mongolian chicken) just didn't have much flavor. Like at all. The menu is extensive, though, and maybe I need to head back there to try more of it? They make a big claim that if you don't see it on their menu they'll find a way to make it, however that didn't hold true when I asked about Cantonese pan fried noodles... an item that seems near impossible to find in this town.", "business_id": "oX6KamASYXnMIe5kpVhezw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XuavhETwynlnLRu-HOHr_g", "review_id": "YXBklM3RWCGFTUYoCHariw", "text": "Although the staff was friendly and the language was not a barrier for me as it was for others, the food I got was not very good. After I ordered the General Tso's Chicken, the woman turned on the fryer and, without waiting for the oil to heat up, she put in the chicken and my crab rangoon. Therefore, when I ate the food it wasn't crispy as a good General Tso's/crab rangoon  should be. Another thing that I noticed was that the chicken that she put in the fryer was sitting on the counter in the heat. *note: she hadn't fried any in quite some time which is why she had to turn the fryer on. The person that said the food was too sweet was right. Even though the menu said *spicy for my meal, there was no \"zip\" at all. Take it for what it's worth, but I know I will be looking for another restaurant to get my take out from now on.", "business_id": "oX6KamASYXnMIe5kpVhezw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2_OIo9KHuot8U6HuQ3U8Rw", "review_id": "jAj9kCmtvbiG_7J8MjVEZA", "text": "This place is great. If you live on the east side do yourself a favor and get the happy family, lo mein, and fried pork wontons (wontons are a must!!)\n\nI was a little thrown off when I first moved to the east side of Madison and drove past this place. It doesn't have much curb appeal but  I decided to go in to check it out anyways, the pictures inside were nice and the people are friendly and the lady even gave me free wontons since it was my first time, so it was a win win win!\n\nCall ahead as they state on their website that they appreciate it if you do.", "business_id": "oX6KamASYXnMIe5kpVhezw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cHHtnBtiItYf-HZ9DPxYgA", "review_id": "a11GIjA9-Tw9SYVBZxjl5w", "text": "Best take out Chinese in East Madison.  Food is always fresh and well cooked.  Sometimes you have to make sure they didn't forget the rice - mainly when the woman who typically works the front counter is not there.  I have always found the service to be friendly.  Periodically, I have  even received free chicken dumplings or a soda.  By far the best Moo Shu I have found in Madison after living here for 15 years and trying several of the more upscale places in town.\n\nFYI, there is a small seating area here but it is mainly a takeout place.", "business_id": "oX6KamASYXnMIe5kpVhezw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RvweNJFVkR3ttkWsIBy7nQ", "review_id": "sV-bopaZaIVM0z_MwReESQ", "text": "Best Chinese in town.  Yeah, I know, Madison is short on good Chinese.  However, this place has good prices, decent food and great service.\n\n1 - Great customer service.  I put that first because it is difficult to find at carry out places.  \n\n2 - I had the steamed dumplings as my appetizer.  Delicious! HOT (temperature)! and very satisfying.  They are large in size and 8 in an order for $5.99.\n\n3 - For our entree we ordered Chicken Lo Mein and Combo of General Tsao's chicken which came with a pork eggroll.  Everything was delicious and fresh.  The Lo Mein was hot and the noodles were perfectly cooked.  Nothing was over done.  The General's chicken came with pork fried rice.  You could tell everything was fresh.  It had great flavor. \n\nThe Flaming Wok was not anything new, but it was good quality.  The food was hot and delicious.  It was a fair price and the counter guy threw in some extra goodies.  \n\nNot to mention, after a long Target trip, you can call and your food will be ready in 15 minutes.", "business_id": "oX6KamASYXnMIe5kpVhezw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sdk6OOrj9nZ8z6Ob0jcpDw", "review_id": "FAJeTHVDlsP8TB4MbNMcbw", "text": "Old Navy!  The place to go for affordable clothing in Madison that doesn't cream Cheap-o like a lot of the \"Wet Seal\" type stores do.  Always fantastic sales and the clothes are uber-flattering.  I just picked up a knee-length tweed coat for about $50 and I get compliments every time I wear it.  The staff seem to enjoy their jobs as well.  5 stars!", "business_id": "TEmZrRoun4ws7GMAbMpQUw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oSA746-4MCJpWorJkzxqpQ", "review_id": "9Yfob5OSry5P7_wHRlCFNA", "text": "Nice size store with friendly service and a good selection of sizes. The fitting rooms are sometimes a bit messy, but that's not really a big mark against the place. Casual fashion at reasonable prices and jeans that fit less-than-skinny ladies. Woot!", "business_id": "TEmZrRoun4ws7GMAbMpQUw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wE7kSbc96IIXpQxJgLrGMQ", "review_id": "tqxFKG7_nU9TW01k27Xd0A", "text": "I haven't been to Old Navy in awhile, but I popped in last night to find summer shorts. I didn't find any. I usually head straight for the clearance section, and often find clothes for just knocking around for $5 or so. The store is clean and the staff is friendly, so I have no specific complaints other than I didn't find anything I liked.", "business_id": "TEmZrRoun4ws7GMAbMpQUw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eQSj2Pg6zlybas4UfipmrQ", "review_id": "9MJAHQEc8kHqZvkXdkZTGg", "text": "Old Navy is one of those places that I totally forgot existed until my sister became employed there. Now, I shop here at least twice a month. They are forever having some kind of clearance or sale going on and they a lot of sizes. I believe they go from an XS to a XXL, however, if they do not have your size in stock, they will call over to the West side Old Navy or order it for you online. I have found it that online does have more plus size apparel. They sale shoes, accessories, skirts, dresses, shorts, hats, bags, graphic t-shirts and so on. Great store to go to if you're looking for a nice spring dress for a great price. You can also apply for a credit card and get approved immediately.", "business_id": "TEmZrRoun4ws7GMAbMpQUw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0JKy3zz38-80Mkp--PVQ4w", "review_id": "aNcHklCpqDnPiCIylYH6-Q", "text": "Great service! in and out very plessant service.  wish i lived closer to this store.. the people in this store were wonderful...", "business_id": "pcRVuHC1RXOkLQJ_haePGQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oSA746-4MCJpWorJkzxqpQ", "review_id": "bu7qo6Sh6Eo-UkEAn0SE-w", "text": "Earlier this month I got a new phone with Sprint. When it came time for paying my bill, after setting up my online account just after receiving it, i went online to pay. Post log-in the payment page was \"temporarily unavailable\" - for 5 days. So I trudged in to town to go to the Sprint store to make sure that a) my payment wasn't late and b) thatI had a receipt (since Sprint's reliability for payment processing had now been put into question).\n\nThe store was busy and I did have to wait, but I was greeted as I came in and was acknowledged by 2 clerks who were with other customers. When a clerk was free, he happily helped me, made note of my comment about the website (saying he'd pass the info on) and said that if the problem persisted to come in and they'd see what they could do directly from the store. Very kind service! And everyone seemed genuinely nice - a rarity at a place like that. The store is pretty and well laid-out as well, with seats available if you have to wait. So far, I'm liking my new service provider.", "business_id": "pcRVuHC1RXOkLQJ_haePGQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Fa-_JRVTLJ0tR2ex5amnZQ", "review_id": "_8nZ3pHlMObjGUzECOxDsg", "text": "Corp store on Lien rd was not a good choice.  The manager of the store was very unhelpful and gave me the run around about trying to fix my phone. If you want good service with people who actually care, go to the store on University Ave", "business_id": "pcRVuHC1RXOkLQJ_haePGQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rzqw7FGYndT2jBtnkdb_pQ", "review_id": "6UQ8IntLomN0E3y82oB-pQ", "text": "I went into get a replacement phone and received one....1.5 months later.  The first time I went to have my phone looked at I waited for more than an hour in line as employees milled about seemingly aimlessly.  When I was finally called up, they took my phone and told me to wait for another hour.  I walked around the mall for an hour and came back to find that they couldn't fix it...Fine 2 hours of my life burned but fine.  I was urged to upgrade in 10 days and I went home to think about it.  A week or two later I returned again and was told that they would put in an order for my replacement phone and that it would be shipped to me...14 days later I returned to ask where my phone was...The sales rep confirmed that the order was still just sitting on the technician's desk in the back room.  Wonderful.  At this point I call corporate and make a ruckus and the manager of the store calls me to assure me that the phone has been ordered, \"I will call you when it comes in.\"  12 days later I call to ask where the phone is and they tell me it has been in for 10 days and assure me that they called me about it.  No.  Finally my replacement phone is received but after 30 mins fiddling with it, they tell me they can't transfer my contacts...Not from my old phone to a new variety of phone...from the same make and model to the same make and model.  I am beyond disgust.", "business_id": "pcRVuHC1RXOkLQJ_haePGQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "to4yos7TkaDe45-keAg74A", "review_id": "zlU33XqI_7sKlOblRpR2Pg", "text": "This place is awesome! The coffee is fantastic. The staff is super friendly, they have comfy seating, plenty of room and free wi-fi. You're made to feel comfortable like it's your neighborhood cafe even if you're a first timer.\n\nThe service is wonderful here. I plan to keep coming back any time I'm in the area, I wish they had a better location, though.\n\nIt's the perfect place to wait and enjoy some R&R if you're picking someone up from the airport and really it's just a fantastic little place all together.", "business_id": "OYZOzzipfXdWrYe1A2zeKw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MjnhJtJNPL7xDe9r-RDngQ", "review_id": "deURT5SQm6wldsIw3e_SgA", "text": "Perfectly relaxing ambiance with artistic decor. Friendly staff. Tasty food (had the delicious Turkey BLT today). Wonderfully balance cup of cafe latte (soy and vanilla flavor available).\n\nThey also have a drive-thru option if you're in a hurry.", "business_id": "OYZOzzipfXdWrYe1A2zeKw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CRyOc3Njbf0jtRptTs5s2w", "review_id": "4La4549emFoTjH4CBLSYIQ", "text": "I have come here twice, the first time I came here I got a blended coffee drink that wasn't terrible but wasn't memorable either... then the next time I came I got a sandwich that was pretty good but I could of made the same thing at home.... the staff is friendly though.. but I won't be going back....", "business_id": "OYZOzzipfXdWrYe1A2zeKw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "19tQnjrPoLdAAEweTQL7Bw", "review_id": "KQrS6_LevL-PYK8OiatUoA", "text": "I purchased the Yelp deal and wasn't able to use it; none of the staff even knew about it. It wasn't a huge deal at the time (though it really would have been nice to use!), but I will be pretty upset if it expires.", "business_id": "OYZOzzipfXdWrYe1A2zeKw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jJCClbnV7M0_Ii_r81iRSg", "review_id": "8Jck02SiLrKeJfVrKdQTPA", "text": "The staff sucks beyond rude. Shouldn't be in business. Don't know how to make drinks. Don't waste your time or money going to this place. The nut job lady in the morning needs to be on meds.", "business_id": "OYZOzzipfXdWrYe1A2zeKw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "30jAE1Xz2bN1mu-1Q46ejg", "review_id": "tm63CWS08-z3Qj1rbiVmQg", "text": "It is a coffee shop. also sells yogurt. WiFi did not work. If you need your fix it is better than nothing", "business_id": "OYZOzzipfXdWrYe1A2zeKw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kj18hvJRPLepZPNL7ySKpg", "review_id": "3MmDdDrIvlggA4zc7c91Tg", "text": "Staff know their stuff, excellent coffee and food just one door down, family-friendly. Foosball, couches, toys, choices, choices, choices.", "business_id": "NxxplxNZnrNEYXHTgv9h8g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mUthuPTsJgTdmvwYm0aGyA", "review_id": "SGDl0PuO4AKziL6w9zN_KA", "text": "I love Bongo.  Staff is very knowledgeable and always helpful.  Movies are cheap, especially if you go with the bongo bundle or the prepaid card (I forget the details, but I think it's something like 10 movies for $24 or so).  I prefer Bongo to Netflix because I feel I end up getting movies that I'm in the mood to watch.", "business_id": "NxxplxNZnrNEYXHTgv9h8g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gDbRpS5KWr1uszRH2AEJvg", "review_id": "rK_C6Q-9Vf5sNQiV3YYXDA", "text": "Used to be a fabulously affordable restaurant with good food, too (and a nice vegetarian plate selection). Then in they suddenly printed new, fancy menus (minus the vegetarian listing), jacked up the prices, and decorated the place up a little more. After that the food didn't taste as good and the service became lackluster -perhaps forgiveable if not for the price increases. Our little group of Laredo's fans was heartbroken.", "business_id": "S4TWo9X6b3gU6uucj4JN3g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2006-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QP-MdjpUFejr9apuAWcfQg", "review_id": "BIrum9wet4nfGA6Vo0BwRQ", "text": "Never been upset with Loredo's.  Resturant is always clean and service is always good.  I prefer their new location in Fitchburg.", "business_id": "S4TWo9X6b3gU6uucj4JN3g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p4ySEi8PEli0auZGBsy6gA", "review_id": "DuFDzvtLcRql_XU-KB_WNA", "text": "I didn't think the meal was spectacular but it was fast. I love the salsa and chips they put out and the at atmosphere is casual/enjoyable. I think in the evening, it sounds like a fun place but we came for lunch.", "business_id": "S4TWo9X6b3gU6uucj4JN3g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RxD8XEw5do9-2ue0NBi9vw", "review_id": "JwRDatzmLZfJbZisC7oERw", "text": "Pretty good. Nice chips, good burrito. Haven't found any Wonderful mexican in Madison so far, but this is not bad.", "business_id": "S4TWo9X6b3gU6uucj4JN3g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qKkq7-2Pmw1etQSQYvRCoQ", "review_id": "_EgwCLv_h1Hz2pQNDBYW4Q", "text": "Very good mexican food.   Authentic in taste and atmosphere.  The Fajita Guadalajara is our favorite.  We share it and there's plenty for both of us.", "business_id": "S4TWo9X6b3gU6uucj4JN3g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LkmcnJNBfnvaZk6MoE_k5w", "review_id": "xS82GM-MRXVH5juqvjI11Q", "text": "I've been to Laredo's three times now, and it just doesn't do it for me. The food is fine, but nothing to write home about. \n\n+ pretty cheap\n+ lots of combo platters so you can easily mix it up\n- chips/salsa not that good\n- food is only average\n\nTonight I ordered the chimichangas. Instead of one big one, you get two smaller ones. Since you get two and your choice of chicken or beef, I asked for one of each. \n\nThey brought my platter, and after I took a bite of beans I noticed our waitress hovering over me with another platter. She explained that \"this one\" had one of each, and that she was going to take the one they gave me and \"just throw it away.\" \n\nA waste, because it wasn't really that big of a deal if they'd brought me two of the same; there was no price difference and I wasn't dead set on having one of each. \n\nAs it turns out, I think they had originally given me what I asked for and took it away, because my replacement plate was two chicken chimis*. Food trashed for no reason, and potentially the correct order (or they plated it incorrectly, twice). \n\n*Their idea of chimichangas are really just bigger-than-average flautas; they were open-ended and have no filling aside from the meat. They also offer flautas, I wonder if they're just the same thing.\n\nOther blips in service:\n- served everyone but one person at the table, and took forever to finally bring them their food (soup)\n- we had three kids with our group, and their parents explained they were going to split a meal between the three of them; the waitress didn't bring any extra plates, so we made \"plates\" out of napkins\n\nSo, yeah. The food there is fine, but the atmosphere (dark) and service (lacking) make it pretty low on my list of Mexican places in Madison.", "business_id": "S4TWo9X6b3gU6uucj4JN3g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ffqelylkEoM6uUu-0dMpCw", "review_id": "VzpfVDt9U9a0jk1dyTyaqQ", "text": "There really aren't  many places to eat in Madison as other reviews have stated. Being from NY it really did seem like a no mans land, so thankfully Yelp came to our rescue. We went to Laredo's and got carne asada, nachos with chicken, chimichanga's,and churros. It wasn't the greatest but it wasn't the worst thing in the world. We only got our food to take-out so I don't really know about there wait staff or the bar. We got our food pretty quickly and it was hot but not really well packaged. When we got back to the hotel some  of packages where leaking, it was annoying but didn't effect the taste. All the food was good and has something familiar about it. If your in Madison,WI and are looking for decent Mexican then try Laredo's.", "business_id": "S4TWo9X6b3gU6uucj4JN3g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dRko0-SaRcSaP5gR-5uxuA", "review_id": "cIzFt5mXGQ4_MYj3qrHPjQ", "text": "I think Laredo's has the best Mexican food in Madison. I really like their salsa and guacamole. They have great cheese enchiladas too. Their margaritas are really tasty too:-) I recommend going to eat here.", "business_id": "S4TWo9X6b3gU6uucj4JN3g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zMzVLKJ-cC14zRrF0ogEkQ", "review_id": "voh-nTtT-u0tVOOZm5UHpA", "text": "I have to admit that I was a little bit surprised in that the food was actually pretty good.  I'm not sure why I was expecting otherwise.  I guess because from the outside it just looks like your standard cookie cutter Mexican restaurant.  Hell maybe it is.\n\nI had a veggie fajita that came out, as it should, sizzling on a cast iron skillet.  The veggies were well prepared and flavorful, as were the beans and rice that came with them.\n\nThe only complaint I have is with the horchata I drank.  It tasted OK, but it was too rich.  Like they ran low on rice milk and supplemented with cow milk or something.  It also left a slight film in my mouth which is a quick way to get me to dislike anything.", "business_id": "S4TWo9X6b3gU6uucj4JN3g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jFbqK9jzIrJ0nC8C7syxVg", "review_id": "YoNaLlnFuo_rsihNx_DWRg", "text": "It's not the best or most authentic, but I love it.  The service is great and combo #1 is a home run.", "business_id": "S4TWo9X6b3gU6uucj4JN3g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WE0hquj3WkLb5BiBLVwl9w", "review_id": "zuFfHTf8CmYGlxxje0NZAQ", "text": "This is about the one near Hilldale.  Awful. No stars.\n I guess we should have taken our clues form the emptiness of the restaurant and the fact happy our lasted until closing....\nThe margarita was a sickly peach color and was solid in the pitcher.\nThe plates were served with the thumb of a dirty oven mitt in the food (I'm guessing they came out of the microwave).\nThe enchiladas were slimy and water-logged covered in a dilute, flavorless \"mole\" (i wouldn't call it that.\nThe rice was instant and without any seasoning, not even salt,  with a couple bits of also favor less corn.  The waiter did one of those disinterested \"howseverythinggoingeverythingokay\" before we flagged him back to say it was inedible. We declined his offer to make it again and just received a bill for the margaritas that we also left.\nOn the way, when we commented on how gross the food looked as well as tasted, another dinner confirmed she would never go there again.\nSo we went across the road to Pascals and had real margaritas and excellent enchiladas with Mole.\nStay away!", "business_id": "S4TWo9X6b3gU6uucj4JN3g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lC0KGXmIhyjzghBUlVnkhQ", "review_id": "GRQAMyDrAzO-JJuUfarCAg", "text": "Ole? \n\nOh no. \n\nI can safely say I tried it, right? They have an extensive menu, reasonably priced lunch specials, and decent salsa, but that's about it. Guacamole that came with my chicken fajitas looked like someone had driven over it with a Mack truck and it didn't taste much better. Chicken was grisly and lacked flavor and the peppers were so over cooked they melted in my mouth. Not in that good melt-in-your-mouth sort of way. In my quest to find the best of the Mex in the Midwest, Laredo's didn't have it. \n\nGot a rec? \n\nLet me know.", "business_id": "S4TWo9X6b3gU6uucj4JN3g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XE-EtNY1ogC6XdLYhYVVFQ", "review_id": "Hh3UgSM0f3AgH5KI3NlUfA", "text": "Basic Mexican fare.  Service is good.  Food is inexpensive.  I am a regular.\n\nSee more info in my review of Pedro's.", "business_id": "S4TWo9X6b3gU6uucj4JN3g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1lmoCaIsYkD8esm6csjv2w", "review_id": "lnIsYB_ATqMOatt1zKyu6A", "text": "Food was excellent and our server was exceptional.  He was friendly, checked back with us often, and made sure we had a great meal.  I would go back for the food, but the server we had put it over the top for me.", "business_id": "S4TWo9X6b3gU6uucj4JN3g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jGUTz_BY6e2zmREv0DFLog", "review_id": "VzAiC3tK13r2MfUwhru8Dw", "text": "Some of the best Mexican food in Madison. Well priced, great food, friendly service, and nice atmosphere.", "business_id": "S4TWo9X6b3gU6uucj4JN3g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6kp815UUjK--ukUjmDlSCQ", "review_id": "V-GdyI5y4gpY5-8MyzJBHQ", "text": "This is where you go to get wrecked............ by cheese.  If you like cheese A LOT, you can order any of their delicious combos smothered in ooey, gooey, creamy, warm cheese.  \n\nIs there actually any real food underneath the gigantic blobs of cheese?  Strap on a portable oxygen tank and dive in to find out!\n\nIn the 1988 film \"The Blob,\" an evil life form goes around eating people, only at Laredo's you can finally get yer revenge and eat the blob...............if you dare!  \n\n*blurp *blurp*", "business_id": "S4TWo9X6b3gU6uucj4JN3g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3T66OaLFT0xAnqW4IGNwrQ", "review_id": "ddrBfd8ENjZKTjA_6ReNYg", "text": "so, chinese food... i never care for it, but every once in a while, mr. bekee gets a hankerin', so i go along.\n\ntheir vegetable moo shu was excellent. a great mix of fresh, crispy (when necessary) vegetables and egg, delivered with four pancakes (not flour tortillas, like some places try to pull), and yummy plum sauce. the vegetable spring roll was also a success, though a little over-greasy.\n\nmy dining companion had a three-meat and garlic sauce dish, which he said was delicious with dumplings and a pork egg roll. all were very tasty.\n\nthe best part was that the delivery took under 15 minutes! and we're over 2 miles away, as the car drives. i presume they'll become part of our lazy weekend agenda.", "business_id": "xZwaUcrFMSY1O9dK2dAUpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P95Vo7RBRU0QiH709gliGg", "review_id": "atu-9HXwGIVERVP8FzWgbQ", "text": "It was all right.  The vegetable egg roll was great.  The fried rice was ok.  I had chicken lo mein and the noodles & vegetables were good, but the meat was yuck.  I'm not sure what it is... I think I should only order items that do NOT have meat in them when I go to restaurants, because I commonly end up unsatisfied with the meat and it ruins the whole meal.  The checken was bland, tasteless, kind of gummy and some pieces were extremely gristly.\n\nThe fortune cookies were the good kind :) and they gave my boyfriend real pancakes w/his order (moo shu pork I think?)  He seemed to like his quite a bit.\n\nPS it was delivery, not eat-in, and the delivery time wasn't horrible, but not super great.", "business_id": "xZwaUcrFMSY1O9dK2dAUpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dFSg9ZUwdvXO1c1ZACgZzA", "review_id": "DfIce2DavvtWyhLM5s2_Qg", "text": "I ordered delivery from this place. It took them about 40 min to deliver, which I think is a standard. Well, the food was alright - didn't wow me and my friend, but we didn't complain about it either.\n\nI liked the fact that they serve not overly greasy chinese. We ordered pork chop suey, mixed vegetable, and beef with snow peas. All of them tasted  good without making my guts feel nauseous. \n\nOne thing my friend and I didn't know - so in Midwest (or in Madison only?) \"chow mein\" is not a noodle dish .... .  So make sure to order \"Lo mein\" if you want that noodle dish. Chow mein is chop suey. I swear it's not like that in California!", "business_id": "xZwaUcrFMSY1O9dK2dAUpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "awmiM7bsZZLv_WgiTXgRbw", "review_id": "RwdXbb1sgG6cDzDKb9qSlw", "text": "This is my go to place for Chinese delivery. Never actually been to the store though, most of the food is pretty standard, however the dumplings are fantastic, they're all I order now.", "business_id": "xZwaUcrFMSY1O9dK2dAUpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U4qqz9pPKaVQv6JrvMceTg", "review_id": "79EL4vj8-uXRNwtmzOM-dA", "text": "No vegetarian options, and staff always too busy and not personable.", "business_id": "xZwaUcrFMSY1O9dK2dAUpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SU6POhroNR7SNXh5Nq1GYA", "review_id": "08ZtWeozTmfqfcjw0NxU2A", "text": "The great thing about China Wok is it is exactly what you'd expect. It's your decent, standard Americanized Chinese fare. I've never had a bad experience; it's always the same. This place is close by me, so delivery is always super fast. Although the food is generally nothing special, the fried dumplings hold an especially, soft, doughy spot in my heart.", "business_id": "xZwaUcrFMSY1O9dK2dAUpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h-bD8TCB87uX63MfWq33sA", "review_id": "CQndE8JCw7d63Dp1L_Culw", "text": "This is our \"go-to\" Chinese restaurant on the North and East side of Madison. It's not going to knock your socks off or anything but it's by far the best in the area in this price range. The food is not super greasy or full of crazy amounts of that fake testing Chinese food seasoning some of the restaurants put in (I don't know what it is...but there are some of you right now who know what I'm talking about!). \n\nThey are not overly helpful on the phone but in the many times we've ordered (over 6 years), they've never messed up on an order, are always within 30 minutes of a delivery time, and deliver HOT. \n\nWe recommend the orange chicken, the vegetable lo mein, and any form of tofu--especially the tofu cashew (as a nice vegetarian option). I see that some people say there aren't veggie options but as a family that is primarily vegetarian, they've substituted tofu in every dish without complaint. And will make just about any dish you ask. They may not appear to be excited about doing it but then again, I don't think they get excited about anything....They just do what they do--Make good, fast, hot Chinese food. Really, what more do you want?", "business_id": "xZwaUcrFMSY1O9dK2dAUpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ynMyZwwUhE53DlerRe7iYw", "review_id": "kph-50c7eYG4h6lVBpMTlQ", "text": "My go to delivery Chinese spot..from that category you gotta know what to expect but the Wok definitely steps it up over any other delivery place that I know of in the area.", "business_id": "xZwaUcrFMSY1O9dK2dAUpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h4fjgz-44HFE_kGy6p8P-w", "review_id": "HOF6ReuX6oOceNoQ-qHpsQ", "text": "So far the best Chinese delivery we've had here in Madison. Their food is flavorful, fresh, and not super-greasy. \n\nThey also have an online menu to order from, which is amazing! It makes life simple, and I don't have to worry that I mispronounce something or said the wrong thing entirely. \n\nThe only complaint I had is that while our food was steamy hot, the crab rangoons weren't. They were actually a little on the cool side. But, it's delivery, so that's not all that surprising.", "business_id": "xZwaUcrFMSY1O9dK2dAUpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LL8Kl4wfe1NsmY_X7anqDA", "review_id": "P7zCwTzwl7h3cbGjPQ8TkA", "text": "Tasty.  Not too greasy, not too salty.  Quick delivery.\nFresh ingredients.\nFast delivery... use the computer based ordering system... very efficient.\nOverall very good food and experience.", "business_id": "xZwaUcrFMSY1O9dK2dAUpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7cl6DZ488bx7hvXvumoRqg", "review_id": "d6QBksvUL9E_KHFf5O8SZA", "text": "You know how you see a picture of food at a restaurant, you order it, only to have what is put on your plate barely resemble what you saw in the picture?  Well, you don't have to worry about this at China Wok.  What you get as your meal looks even better than the pictures above their counter.\n\nI've dined at this carry out Chinese location numerous times over the past 2 years.  My office is only a mile or so away and it makes for a quick meal.  I must say, I feel like something has changed in the past year.  When I used to go, I felt like no matter what I ordered, it all looked/tasted the same. (ie sauce, color, vegetables, etc)  But for the past year or so, my coworker and I marvel at how great the food looks when it comes from the kitchen.  We primarily dine in.  We're practically giving each other high-fives, because we feel like we just scored big.\n\nAnd the flavor is just as good as it looks.  I just ate at another carryout Chinese location and the quality of food reminded me how great China Wok is, so I jumped out to right this review.\n\nI regularly get Kung Pao Chicken or Mongolian Beef.  My coworker exclusively gets General Tso's Chicken (this thing always looks amazing!)\n\nValue is always great...we can get both of our lunches, i usually add an egg roll (75 cents) and he usually gets a soda and it costs us around $12 for both of us.  Quantity of food is also great.\n\nAs you can tell, I highly recommend this place.  Given it's a carryout Chinese place, I really should give it 5 stars for overcoming such an obstacle!", "business_id": "xZwaUcrFMSY1O9dK2dAUpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "lC0KGXmIhyjzghBUlVnkhQ", "review_id": "H2oktOUmnn0y4qZoyPA7Sw", "text": "Like most Chinese in Madison (it seems) China Wok is pretty middle of the road. I won't say it's the worst I've had... that honor was given to Wong's on Atwood, but it's certainly not the best. I have 3 indicators for good Chinese food. \n\n1. What color is the sweet and sour sauce? (It shouldn't be red.)\n2. How thick are the crispy noodles? (They shouldn't be, they're noodles, thick \"noodles\" are just fried wonton wrappers.)\n3. What are their specialties. (If they all sound American, they're not special.)\n\nWhile China Wok has red sauce, thick noodles and specialties that I could probably make it's decent when you're in a bind, have nothing in the fridge and live 2 minutes away. They also have a pretty large delivery radius, and it's only ten bucks minimum, so even if you're solo you can probably hit that mark. \n\nExtremely nice folks though, so for convenience and pleasurable peeps, I'd probably hit them up again.", "business_id": "xZwaUcrFMSY1O9dK2dAUpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CRyOc3Njbf0jtRptTs5s2w", "review_id": "D_uM4OKxy5x0_QW5URn_cg", "text": "There food is good for what it is and the owners are great!! A few months back they let me in after hours to order.", "business_id": "xZwaUcrFMSY1O9dK2dAUpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "lC0KGXmIhyjzghBUlVnkhQ", "review_id": "J8kt7rY4eCdGmZbkbfM0bw", "text": "I need to give these guys another star solely based on the fact that I've been there 3 times this month. And while I hold my ground that it isn't he best in town, the staff is incredible... so sweet! And if you miss their crazy 5-$7 lunch specials 11-3, that's ok, because dinner specials start at $8 or so. Again, I've had better in town, but for fast, like lightening fast take-out, it's fit the bill on some colder nights when I didn't feel like leaving the couch to cook.", "business_id": "xZwaUcrFMSY1O9dK2dAUpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "clKTx-oACO0rwblV40tpWg", "review_id": "6fiJp_XDbZD0jCPAePKwzg", "text": "Thanks for the Chinese Delivery suggestion, Yelp! I ordered online using the Beyond Menu app, which was simple enough.\n\nDelicious food. I ordered the Moo Goo Gai Pan (see pic) and Egg Drop Soup. Delivery arrived on-time. Will order delivery from here again!", "business_id": "xZwaUcrFMSY1O9dK2dAUpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MtmXN0QIW5xQtTmUvJsejg", "review_id": "_2Vp2-boj8smakb9BgVXHw", "text": "China Wok is my go-to delivery place for basic Chinese. \n\nWhen I just want some moderately priced food that will get here fast, fill my belly with warm and comforting Asiatic foodstuffs, this is who I turn to. I can't speak for its authenticity or service, but I can speak for how often I find myself hungry, cold, and ordering from China Wok's online delivery system. \n\nI don't generally care for Sweet & Sour anything. That's not real food!  Have you seen that toxic-waste colored, gelatinous red sauce?  That can't be good for you.  But on a friend's recommendation, I tried it from China Wok. It's delicious. Somehow the battered and fried chicken had not become soggy during delivery, and I found it was insanely addictive over pork fried rice. (I like their fried rice- not too greasy. But it seems to turn bitter when you re-heat it the next day.)\n\nDecent dumplings, and my BF seems to enjoy the spare ribs, since those are the only two things he ever orders from there. The sauce that comes with those dumplings is pretty awesome I must say. I also enjoy the crab rangoons, though they are the very creamy kind with almost no actual crab meat. Ask me if I care. Because I don't. \n\nReally, I've probably had 75% of the menu by now, and nothing really sticks out as \"not good.\"  Though once we tried the Teriyaki Chicken and found it to be pretty dry. Who knows if that is how it usually is, since we only tried it once. What business did we have ordering Japanese food from a Chinese place anyway?\n\nThey are reliable, fairly priced, good size portions, hot when it arrives, completely non-threatening Chinese. If I wanted authentic Chinese cuisine, I'd be going somewhere for dine-in, not carry out.  China Wok delivers, and makes my insides happy.", "business_id": "xZwaUcrFMSY1O9dK2dAUpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "959Iwm6_4XyHwawzArdjAw", "review_id": "ELGajtfMnLM9aAIS3QD_EQ", "text": "Good Chinese at an affordable price. They have the best lunch combos and the food is usually ready for pickup in 10 minutes. My food is always hot and have yet had any complaints with consistency.  Not the best Chinese out there but for the price it's pretty solid!", "business_id": "xZwaUcrFMSY1O9dK2dAUpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l18aB-AHTRV1DAudDC_JWA", "review_id": "GXim5euldX2D-Nu_Quvb4w", "text": "DISGUSTING !! I had lunch there yesterday. Half way through there was a hair in my sub. It looked like a pubic hair. I took up to the manager and he offered to make me a new one. Since he was the one who made it in the first place I respectfully declined. How about you guys where hair nets or beard nets. I will not go back to this place again.", "business_id": "89O2bCyo92IpEEvgFXqOMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vU4N-TaRwk5GtAc97_wx9A", "review_id": "aJGm5xZoEMWVZp0Urum5qg", "text": "Great cousins!  The subs are always good and they have a grill!  If you want Cousins, GO TO THIS ONE!", "business_id": "89O2bCyo92IpEEvgFXqOMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uSlKnryLlnD3mvmG6DIyCg", "review_id": "dHtI9zahZU8Xs1Bgr94ICA", "text": "The Sports Pub is the kind of place I tend to find myself at when I get overruled by my friends on the east side.  I don't know the east side of town all that well but I do know that I like the Ale Asylum A LOT.  I seem to be successful in getting everyone to go there about 25% of the time; otherwise we end up at the Sports Pub.  I've spent quite a few nights here and I can't really say I've ever had a good time.  If I could I'd rate this 2.5 stars, because really this place isn't that bad.  It's just that there are so many places with better beer, nicer bartenders, friendlier crowds and better food.  Every time I've gone to the Sports Pub there have been good aspects of my experience, but something always goes wrong and I leave with a bad impression of the place.  \n\nThe first time, several years back, I remember having a really tasty burger, but the pitcher of Capital had little bits of gunk floating in it and the bartender tried to blame that on me.  That was enough for me to cross it off my list, but my friend really likes the place and I've been back multiple times since.  Last weekend, for example, we went for the second half of the Badger game.  It was crowded to be sure, but the service was good and my sandwich was pretty decent.  Unfortunately this was marred by the fact that we could not see a television from where the table was positioned, which kind of defeated the purpose of going to a sports bar.  I also got into a ridiculous argument with some drunk at the bar over something trivial, and I spent the rest of the afternoon hearing him loudly talk about me from across the bar.  Again, that's not really the fault of the Sports Pub but I just can't seem to have a nice time at this place.\n\nThe menu is actually pretty broad, with traditional bar food done up right.  The appetizers are the standard fare, and the spicy curly fries are really tasty.  The tap selection is on the low side of OK.  There's usually a Capital and Spotted, and aside from the aforementioned incident I haven't had a major problem with quality.  There's a foosball table near the door where I once schooled a plastered townie five games in a row before hubris got the better of me and I was resounding beaten by his girlfriend.  There are outdoor volleyball courts and leagues during the summer.  I'm sure that if I lived near this place I'd probably find it a nice local hangout.  But I don't, and every time I've made the trip over from Middleton I end up regretting the experience.  I just can't recommend the place, though I'm pretty sure that I'll find myself back there in the not so distant future.  Maybe then it won't be so bad, but I'm not holding my breath.", "business_id": "qQvpS262VPEHKZvM6j5uhQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_xf2ECTRftPV4bzK4mGYEg", "review_id": "_OPkx3-k_BtXZXja4_MA0A", "text": "Having just completed summer volleyball season here, I have mixed feelings about this place.  Sure, it's a sports bar and vball players track in tons of sand, but the bathrooms are disgusting- not just sandy, but smelling of sewer and always wet and dirty. Drinks are OK, prices vary wildly during the same evening, and the service is often inexplicably slow. There is one server who is really on her game- Callie, I think is her name- remembers who drinks what and comes by frequently.  She's great, but even still, our tabs are often wrong at the end of the evening, which is just a little more hassle than the place is worth.", "business_id": "qQvpS262VPEHKZvM6j5uhQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xjMkU2PIR4SwTZxKUm2rcA", "review_id": "mDee5r1o64ovVLLNwLRyYA", "text": "Bad business, bad service.  The only thing keeping this place in business is their awesome volleyball set up.  Place is trashy... so is the guy whose family owns the place.  If he isn't trashed and offending customers, and employees, then he probably isn't working.", "business_id": "qQvpS262VPEHKZvM6j5uhQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uhsQFs68oZHrKVMPinwfrQ", "review_id": "r-nLK5TEZAREjLUeR-cG5Q", "text": "this place is truly awful. the sole reason I come here is to play volleyball... their outdoor sand courts are the only saving grace. they have a terrible beer selection and the majority of their patrons are complete douchebags (read: fat, shirtless guys and snooki wannabes). the parking lot is ALWAYS full, and people seem to think it's cool to park other people in rather than park on the street (and the bar seems ok with this). if you aren't coming to play sand volleyball, don't bother, seriously.", "business_id": "qQvpS262VPEHKZvM6j5uhQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CqM2UX25ggnwF5NoXs85kA", "review_id": "Hj3n0yCqJOlIdU5oUOLYRA", "text": "Visited last Saturday evening and nothing was \"good\".  Drinks were sub-par and no, not because there wasn't enough booze, because bitters shouldn't be used by the spoonful.  The food was very meh....4 people dined.  Patty melt was ok, Greek burger would have been ok...but who the heck puts olives WITH pits on a burger???  The server happened to check on us right after the pit was bit into and when my friend mentioned to the server that he was just trying to figure out if he cracked a tooth from the pits...she laughed and went \"yeah\".  The potato skins were so dried out they were mostly inedible.  The fries never saw a grain of salt...or any seasoning for that matter.  Our server was nice but kept forgetting about us or had way too many tables.  We waited forever for food because \"the kitchen was backed up\" but the place wasn't even full.  Had to get our own silverware, napkins and ketchup....you served coleslaw and french fries to us???", "business_id": "qQvpS262VPEHKZvM6j5uhQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XmSPy_RTZArCirAqWsVP6w", "review_id": "YoBkjcV5EwgFnA-Uias8Aw", "text": "This is one of my traditional stops when departing from Dane County airport. Food is average. A decent tenderloin steak sandwich would have been greatly improved with a \"bun upgrade\" from a basic hamburger bun to something \"hard rolly or French\". Service on the other hand by Todd was again good , very friendly and attentive! For what it is,an enjoyable place in my opinion.", "business_id": "qQvpS262VPEHKZvM6j5uhQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T1Ju5Uin6Ja3iki17ME6fA", "review_id": "y7SGSsga2CDJMXYYxJBRaQ", "text": "Not a bad place....\n\nI've only been here once for lunch with my co-workers in a large group. The service was quick for how many people were in our party. The food was very average. My black bean wrap was fine and the curly fries were good!\n\nIt's definitely a place you go for typical bar food. A little greasy, but if that's what you want, then it works!", "business_id": "qQvpS262VPEHKZvM6j5uhQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BY9Eyuam4yTP4J2G0jHIyg", "review_id": "S3f_7m8sodnfol_gYFSkxQ", "text": "Not too thrilled with the value of a Groupon from Sports Pub.  To be clear...\n\nService was very personable (Alyssa), but sporadic.  This is an indication of a section that is too large for the server.  I believe she had every table outside the bar on a Saturday night, albeit early (approx 6pm).\n\nI have an issue with the Groupon that I purchased.  If I pay $14 for a buy-one-get-one, I expect to receive $14 in savings.  That was not the case.  Because of our selections, the savings only priced out to about $6 less than had I just walked in.  In fact, I am not sure it is possible to receive $14 in savings given the limitations of the sandwich menu and domestic beer selections.  As an aside, I wouldn't just walk in because this place is across town from me..\n\nTo be clear, we also ordered an appetizer, soft drink, and craft beer.  I didn't want to give the impression that we were there to redeem the Groupon, drop a gratuity, and leave.\n\nThe food was standard bar food.  The chicken nachos were ho-hum.  The sandwiches were tasty.", "business_id": "qQvpS262VPEHKZvM6j5uhQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e__OnblYcyTHxOIA-aTGhQ", "review_id": "zV98VjgDPsFyEs6J3_0Ciw", "text": "Purchased a groupon for this place.  The service was excellent and the deluxe prime rib sandwich and the chipolte burger were fantastic.  You can bet we will visit again wifalsethout", "business_id": "qQvpS262VPEHKZvM6j5uhQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ye4BvUAnvCAy2McNYl4-pQ", "review_id": "UncM-AcrSLRnmnXEXh8KLg", "text": "They do a good turkey club I will say that much. Hit the spot for me and I am a picky sandwich guy. The salad bar is not half bad either for just $3 more. Great spot to grab a lunch on the east side for cheap or catch the game I am sure based on the looks of the place. I'd visit more often but being here in San Diego might make that a bit tough....", "business_id": "qQvpS262VPEHKZvM6j5uhQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "reI1yQImDR-1a55zVZZPHQ", "review_id": "BbywIQGfSn_ocLLAU3PYvw", "text": "We went here to be able to watch the Bears game and the Packers game one sunday. They found us a seat and made sure we could see both games. The food was decent and the service was ok. It is a good place to go if you want to watch multiple games at once. I wouldn't go there all the time and it won't become my favorite hangout but I'd go back.", "business_id": "qQvpS262VPEHKZvM6j5uhQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m_d65Pf3z37TRXVjXOkIXQ", "review_id": "qycE3a7Agw62YqfDi91XVQ", "text": "Came in on quiet night before the holidays, we were the only ones ordering food. Suffice to say service was slow, meals were either overcooked or served cold, screwed up pizza order. Guests from out of town were not happy with anything that transpired", "business_id": "qQvpS262VPEHKZvM6j5uhQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U-0OwbJhLBU3OThKx9lyvA", "review_id": "McfzSiuSZN_BzNi_YkDEEg", "text": "I love this place! They have the most AMAZING Chicken/Apple/Pecan salad! I know, a sports pub and a salad may not seem like they 'go together,' but the salad is the best. Fresh grilled chicken breast (not pieces, reheated), fresh sliced apples, and a raspberry dressing that is to DIE FOR! They also have an amazing turkey melt. I felt like the service was great and everything was fresh. I have only eaten there during the lunch hour, not evenings... and they seem to have free, self-serve popcorn - freshly popped in the popper. Last time I ate there was a Friday during lunch. I highly recommend.", "business_id": "qQvpS262VPEHKZvM6j5uhQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mGKySPBND1oIFCXw6-Sm5A", "review_id": "ZyrTsatVly6ETEnLZhm8iw", "text": "I know I shouldn't expect much from BK, but this location is ridiculous.  You really shouldn't even THINK of going here during lunch.  They have ONE cash register at the front of the store.  Not just one OPEN register...  they only have one register, usually being operated by the slowest person they employ.\n\nThe drive-through is no better.  Cars are backed up into the next parking lot.\n\nIf you insist on trying to eat there, I would suggest you go inside to eat, that way, when they invariably get your order wrong, you can throw it directly at them.  If you get drive-through you will end up like me, paying for a double cheeseburger only to get back to your desk and find out that they totally screwed you and only gave you a single.  You will then slam your fists on your desk and start swearing and get called into your boss' office...  at least that's what happened with me. YMMV", "business_id": "XWDk-pLSbVE2Vvv9Z-zusQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Dn6Pq8bXIHZarMSy6hRWdg", "review_id": "15ffVdux7pke0DgMiMKhSw", "text": "RANT:\n\nMadison, get more fast food.  \n\nI don't know how all these kids got through undergrad without a steady supply of fast food places.  My college town was saturated with them.  And it wasn't like an obesity epidemic had been unleashed in the student ghetto.\n\nI guess if you're a certain type, you'd think it's great that Madison forces kids to stay off the big mac meal plan.  I guess it probably is.  But it's certainly a hell of a lot less fucking fun.  Responsibility comes on at an earlier age for badgers.  It's got to when the weather conspires to kill you 3/4ths of the year.", "business_id": "XWDk-pLSbVE2Vvv9Z-zusQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hh6u9Ny2XY0TiWLhanKcKg", "review_id": "MAmw5SCBZ4vdTNIeLGIpkA", "text": "Had a drive for a fast food and decided to stop here. Nothing more, nothing else. Whopper was good. They have a new soda machine - fun to play with", "business_id": "XWDk-pLSbVE2Vvv9Z-zusQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CRyOc3Njbf0jtRptTs5s2w", "review_id": "LDkYpS4bUYwcJf2Rz9B89Q", "text": "They recently remodeled and it looks really nice inside. They added TVs and all of there registers actually work now (yay!) They hired some new people as well which seems to really be helping this place out.. it still takes forever to get your order  if there busy but at least it's only when there busy because before the new additions to the staff came along I use to go when it was almost completely dead and it would take 15 minutes for me to get my food, so I can tell that there trying but they still have a LONG ways to go.", "business_id": "XWDk-pLSbVE2Vvv9Z-zusQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6hYwb0nsqbUIq9d-MGzY6Q", "review_id": "Zh0HzEj-SQct1KoZyXnwNA", "text": "Great update to your facility, it needed it. As I am used to only getting either my fries hot or my sandwich hot, generally neither at the same time. I was really dissatisfied that not one was hot enough to eat. I physically left my whole meal and tray on the table and walked out. No amount of ketchup could make me eat it. \n\nHope they find a great staff so they can warrant spending the money on the upgrade. \n\nI will probably not go back to this location again.", "business_id": "XWDk-pLSbVE2Vvv9Z-zusQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b8TRg43t7LBYmJClAGV0Qg", "review_id": "JOed3mJ87x5M_GuV3UjoyQ", "text": "This is the worst fast food franchise in town.\n\nThe drive through is slow.  The food is inconsistent.  The staff are ambivalent.\n\nAveraging over a minute per vehicle in the drive through isn't \"fast\".  Serving burgers with mere samples of the veggies in the marketing material demonstrates poor attention to detail, if not inventory management problems.  \n\nThey can't even consistently pack bags so that the fries stay in their containers.  Why bother with the containers at all if the fries are just going to be scattered throughout the bag?\n\nThe franchises in Sun Prairie and De Forest remain \"east side\" options, but I'm giving up on this location.  Four chances in two years, and they never got it right.", "business_id": "XWDk-pLSbVE2Vvv9Z-zusQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nxpqZbZj6W9JtIlEtk5Fmw", "review_id": "LdCxZ-ltsptSbYJvLZZ3Hw", "text": "Worst BK I've ever been to. That may not sound so serious considering its a fast food place but its terrible even by fast food standards. Orders take at least 10 minutes to complete and 25 percent of the time they come out wrong. I don't know how but their burgers are the worst, dry and tasteless. Aren't these food products supposed to be foolproof? I thought the renovation would've brought new employees and better service but this shiny apple is rotten inside. Never again.", "business_id": "XWDk-pLSbVE2Vvv9Z-zusQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i6Ws66ZB33xiP0eitWaS4g", "review_id": "ivDYbEKYkODEFxsyDV0_1A", "text": "Thought I would stop at drive thru for quick lunch, twenty minute later with two cars in front of me waiting on there order i decided to leave. Felt bad for the cars in front of me that had already had paid for their food. When I left the car behind me followed as well.  I stopped here a couple of months ago and ordered inside and the wait was probabley just as long but they had money so I waited. I saw that they had remodeled and I hoped the found some new management and employees. The concept of taking one order, then making that order before taking or starting another order is not the concept of the way a fast food restraunt should be run. Change the management and improve service, clean the inside and you might have a viable operation.  The McDonalds down the block does not suffer from this poor management, just suffers from the McDonalds food.", "business_id": "XWDk-pLSbVE2Vvv9Z-zusQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1F2UNgb1pKIWzl4OToXcbQ", "review_id": "4-k5gP-yxJtsLLde5nPCQg", "text": "We have gone here in the past year four times and they are always out of ice cream. It doesn't matter the time of day. This last week we went to get ice cream and food. Ordered chicken tenders they were out. OK can we have four cheeseburgers no we are out of buns. Well what can we get, whatever you want. We just left after all that.", "business_id": "XWDk-pLSbVE2Vvv9Z-zusQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vstlH0OXjRsFYPlXOo0Haw", "review_id": "sqeKleJFH7PXycbUg1CI2A", "text": "Not only the worst BK franchise I've ever been to... but probably the worst-managed restaurant franchise I've ever encountered. It's a like a bad (bad) movie...\n\nOPEN ON two guys and a girl in a GREEN SOUL ordering drive through from Burger King on East Wash. They are hungry, but their order is easy. Just three burgers, twp fries, and one drink.\n\nAUDIO OVER (BK INTERCOM VOICE, with a bored lackluster air): \"Okay, drive up to the window.\"\n\nThe CAR pulls up behind two other cars waiting for their orders. And they wait. And wait. And wait. Six minutes later, the first car finally gets their food and drives off.\n\nThe CARS pull up closer. And they wait. And wait. And wait.\n\nA few minutes later, two uniformed BURGER KING EMPLOYEES, one man and one woman, exit the restaurant. They hang out in by the waiting CARS in front of the restaurant. Chatting for a few minutes, then amble back into the restaurant.\n\nThe CARS continue to wait. Minutes more pass.\n\nTwo more BURGER KIND EMPLOYEES, two women, exit the store with a TODDLER in tow, but they are carrying huge bags of BK food.\n\nThe DRIVER of the GREEN SOUL, \"This is ridiculous, we've been waiting over 10 minutes, I'm getting out of here.  Mickey D's is right over there.... Wait... Hey, are those BK employees carrying out FOOD?!\"\n\nBURGER KING EMPLOYEE #1, puts up her arm carrying a huge bag of TAKEOUT and uses her body to physically block the GREEN SOUL from leaving. The TODDLER wanders aimlessly and dangerously around the parking lot.\n\nThe CAR in front of the GREEN SOUL receives their order finally, and drives off. The CAR waiting for food behind the SOUL peels out of line, barely missing the wandering TODDLER.\n\nBURGER KING EMPLOYEE #1 (shouting at the CASHIER through the window): \"How long have these nice people been waiting?! \n\nCASHIER (searching for the order ticket): \"Um... 15 minutes.\"\n\nBK EMPLOYEE #1 (shouting): \"Well, give them two free ice creams for making them wait so long!\"\n\nSOUL PASSENGER #1 (quietly): \"It's okay, we just want the food we ordered.... And, besides, there are three of us. Not two.\"\n\nBK EMPLOYEE (angrily shouting through the cashier window): \"Just get them some ice cream... they were almost going to leave, you guys are so slow. Lucky I stopped them. You're the manager. Manage!\"\n\nA few more minutes pass. One single ICE CREAM is passed through the window to the waiting passengers. Then, finally, a BAG with the burgers and fries arrives. The GREEN SOUL drives off down East Wash. Watching carefully to be sure the wandering TODDLER isn't in the way.\n\nSOUL PASSENGER takes a bite out of his burger, and spits it out into a napkin: \"Oh my god! How in the hell did they ruin a Whopper, for chrissakes!? \n\nSOUL DRIVER: What's wrong with it?\n\nSOUL PASSENGER #1: \"It's cold. And I mean cold. It doesn't taste like meat. It's just rubbery and tasteless... and where's the char-broiled taste? Did they forget to add it? The cheese is in no way melted. There's a wilted mass of white lettuce core shoved in the middle, like a bad surprise. The bun crusty and stale.... do I need to go on--?\n\nSOUL PASSENGER #2, sampling a french fry: \"And my fries are soggy and cold, too.... and no ketchup packets in the bag. And my bun's stale, too!\"\n\nSOUL DRIVER starts to laugh: \"that was so bad, I expected cameras to come out of the door next, 'smile, you're on candid camera!\"\n\nSOUL PASSENGER #1: \"Or 'Punked.\"\n\nSOUL PASSENGER #2: \"We were punked, all right. Let's ditch this sorry excuse for food and order Culver's... the food is always hot and delicious there. And the staff is nice and helpful, too.\n\nThe GREEN SOUL exits East Wash, and on the way into CULVER'S, PASSENGER #1 exits the vehicle, and throws the BK bags of food away in the CULVER'S garbage can. \n\nSOUL PASSENGER #2 getting back into the car: \"Never again.\"\n\nSOUL PASSENGER #1 and SOUL DRIVER: \"Never again!\"\n\nTHE END.", "business_id": "XWDk-pLSbVE2Vvv9Z-zusQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pJup8qpfm4Tt-WU_ymLmUg", "review_id": "DfgZFz0Yg9rKK07zYgqNDQ", "text": "Wanna fight?  Better yet, wanna have a drink in an old car wash?  Better yet, wanna help line the pocket of a real-live, Madison conservative...belly up to the bar, podner, Wiggies is your kinda place!", "business_id": "NP5ip6oP6O57wjnnEy0P2w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2006-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S2sR5g_eU__Cr02fycB1PQ", "review_id": "7qjTLGEllVf_41XCy4PP6Q", "text": "Tried to go here twice, both on Friday nights.  They were closed at 9:00 on one Friday night.  The second Friday night, we got there at 6:30 and were told the grill was closed because 'it had to cool down for an hour before they closed.'  So bizarre.\n\nOnce you learn it used to be a carwash, you'll have a hard time imagining it any other way.", "business_id": "NP5ip6oP6O57wjnnEy0P2w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9Za2127HR10WhuPocPltgA", "review_id": "xwjiGX7pR3UgeiB2ox-BaA", "text": "A new friend suggested I check out Rebecca Lynn Studio; he is balding, and said \"if they can make me look good, imagine what they can do for you!\"  So I popped in one day for a cut--literally called em up and drove right on over, no wait!  \n\nThe place is clean and cute, and they have wet stations which means you don't have to traipse back and forth across the salon for a wash, they just spin you around and viola!  \n\nDan cut my hair, and he was friendly and personable.  He really asked me how I liked my hair cut, what tools to use, etc., since I know \"my hair best.\"  My hair can be a little difficult to work with, so I really appreciate that he took the time to ask.\n\nAnother great bonus: 1 week guarantee on the cut.  If I didn't like it, I could come back for a redo or even get my money back.  Got the cut on Monday and was back on Friday for some tweaking, which I'm glad I did, but even better to know the offer was there.  \n\n$23 for a haircut is a wonderful deal, but beware: CASH ONLY!  They also do styling, hair color, perms, nails, waxing and make up.  They are an Aveda salon (but not a concept salon).\n\nI haven't decided yet to keep seeing Dan, or back to Robyn at Cha Cha, but I would recommend Rebecca Lynn Studio to anyone looking for a great deal on great service.  As of 4/13 they were going to be closed for 10 days to remodel, so be sure and call ahead.", "business_id": "T9l9Z3FKMSCIYvsP2g4efw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "90Afh2Z4ogJq7y23nfq5wA", "review_id": "Q-cZ0Rvv1qlirJfA_2_UUw", "text": "My girlfriend called this place (found them through Yelp) after another salon butchered her bangs and cut them too short.  They let her drop in with no appointment, fixed her bangs, and made her very happy. \n\nThey are really nice people, too.  She will definitely be going back there for any future hair appointments.  Actually, I probably will too.", "business_id": "T9l9Z3FKMSCIYvsP2g4efw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ijzoC48CQpHj0_vIJQ7lXw", "review_id": "-7EiK_FUNn6s_m9g1eYq7w", "text": "Just visited for the first time. Dan is fantastic!! Great service and great price. I'll be back...you should go, too.", "business_id": "T9l9Z3FKMSCIYvsP2g4efw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nf8pcDtloYe1LKrQW9iZtw", "review_id": "SzrnGVIsIZyXcUTL4mDIRA", "text": "I can't say enough good things about this place.  I've literally never been happier with a haircut - and I used to work at a high-end salon and have had a LOT of haircuts.  Dan is friendly and listens.  I told him how I wanted to look but that I wasn't sure quite how to achieve it.  I told him basically what I was thinking and told him to make a few executive decisions.    Result: Best, most versatile haircut ever.  I've tried a few places  in town - none as good (or a better bargain) than this place.  Will 100% return.", "business_id": "T9l9Z3FKMSCIYvsP2g4efw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2_OIo9KHuot8U6HuQ3U8Rw", "review_id": "JOFxPYu_Cg-KKxr8-fUZgA", "text": "Cute place, very laid back experience, friendly people! Not to mention my girlfriend's hair looks great! :)", "business_id": "T9l9Z3FKMSCIYvsP2g4efw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "47iegx6sG6BmNRYybm-BoQ", "review_id": "pPtoMEJzo37FwulOiFVh7g", "text": "We discovered this place when my 4 year old gave herself a haircut and she needed some additional help.  It happens to be conveniently located down the street from us and was recommended by a friend.  Turned out to be a good experience.  They are very friendly, good with kids, and reasonably priced.  Now the whole family goes!", "business_id": "T9l9Z3FKMSCIYvsP2g4efw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gDbRpS5KWr1uszRH2AEJvg", "review_id": "iGYltU2IM0drVXUHjUTa6g", "text": "Too bad this is only one of two Jo-Ann Fabrics in Madison, and the only one on my side of town. I've shopped here 3 times a month all summer and this is what I've come to (sadly) expect:\n\n1. Customer service that is apathetic at best, rude at worst. Today, for example, my (sadly, regular) cashier forgets, twice, whether I want a bag. her apology? \"Sorry. I just don't care much today.\" No eye contact, no smile. This is typical of the service.\n\n2. Three times the last month the item price that rang up was different from that listed on the shelf. I wasn't too bothered, as it rang up clearance price. When I mentioned to the cashier the clearance price was not the price listed on the shelf, she replied, \"oh,\" and stared at me blankly.\n\nFortunately Michael's Craft Supplies on the eastside is starting to carry more yarn and sewing items, which means I can stop the tortured visits to Jo-Ann Fabrics someday soon.", "business_id": "fBSd-fl9-9LkitwrFRcBng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ctvJQmi5EEBndDQ0X1uDcg", "review_id": "BcSQJaKFN0p3Vh9DRxXV5w", "text": "We went here to pick out fabrics for a quilt. We used a few tables to pick out color schemes and see what we were working with. The worker walking by actually said to us, \"You ARE going to put that away, right?\" I was so apauled. Then when we went to get all the fabric cut the lady was also very unfriendly and just had poor customer service in general.", "business_id": "fBSd-fl9-9LkitwrFRcBng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x3k3_PbqdO8fM33si6tv4Q", "review_id": "dNDQbM0EQ6EF_3li0SH5cg", "text": "This store is constantly understaffed.  The staff there knows me and is friendly to me (because I'm there several times a week) but they are still slow due to simply not having enough employees.\n\nThe fabric selection is good.  For other crafts the selection is ok, but not as good as Michaels or Hobby Lobby.\n\nThis is the only fabric store on the east side of Madison, so they don't have a lot of competition.  I wish they did, because then they might step up the service a bit!", "business_id": "fBSd-fl9-9LkitwrFRcBng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oSA746-4MCJpWorJkzxqpQ", "review_id": "ps1EtfSbf0ybx4waH_wvAA", "text": "While not as big as its West side counterpart, this little JoAnn's packs a punch. It's got a very good fabric selection and the gals (and occasional guys) at the cutting counter are nearly always super helpful. It's rarely very busy and the sale sections are fabulous. Today a very polite employee braved calling the busy superstore location and stayed on hold for nearly 10 minutes while she and an employee there tried to locate a product for me. Well done!", "business_id": "fBSd-fl9-9LkitwrFRcBng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EcWS0VuPZh395MgblyZzOg", "review_id": "-sWUWxi2KZk6LgfcWxtsGQ", "text": "I wish that this Joann's would get a management overhaul. The store is always dirty, the fabric is in shambles, and the shelves are constantly under-stocked and unorganized. I believe this is a direct management issue because the staff work hard, there are just never enough of them on the floor.\nAs it has been pointed out in previous reviews, there isn't competition for business on the eastside, so the store continues to be in business while providing a poor environment for staff and customers. Clean it up, guys! And get some more staff. You are working these ladies too hard and it's obvious that they don't have time to clean and organize the store.", "business_id": "fBSd-fl9-9LkitwrFRcBng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bs-J8PQH1gN4K0e2PWk5bA", "review_id": "Gl9drj6JnWV-4FtuPJMBaw", "text": "I think at this point they should just close there doors on this location since the owners or manager obviously don't care. They have excellent products that you cant get anywhere else but they almost NEVER have enough staff. I have gone there on over 8 separate occations and left without the merchandise I had picked out because there was no one on the registers at all or because there was only 1 person on register and huge line of people waiting. A store is pretty much worthless if you cant pay for the items. I dont steal but I would imagine they loose a lot of stuff from people waiting for a checker too long.", "business_id": "fBSd-fl9-9LkitwrFRcBng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MXCrLIjpuLM5l9GJUyXpxg", "review_id": "2pOS4kNtMql--87muoucLg", "text": "The store is constantly understaffed but the people who work there are extremely nice & friendly.", "business_id": "fBSd-fl9-9LkitwrFRcBng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jqMa8QhylASA1HT_CG9RyQ", "review_id": "GpimKU-qzMneVR5jXHzybw", "text": "I could visit this place four times and give it four different reviews. Today there was a long wait at the cutting table, which was (at first) staffed by three different people. The little number-giving-out machine was empty, so we all just stood in an orderly line. One of the women at the cutting table left right after I got there (there were five of us in line then) saying that she was already late for her break. I didn't like to see her go, but I understood about the break thing (sometimes you *really* need your break, and sometimes your manager *really* wants you to take your break at the scheduled time). \n\nIt took a long time to get my stuff cut because one women kept cutting but the other one was helping a customer track down some numbers on a fabric. If I was that customer I'd have been thrilled at that level of service. \n\nSo I finally got my stuff cut. The woman cutting it was very efficient (but I think a little rattled from being so busy) and admired my choice of fabric (hey, I love to be validated). \n\nI went up front and stood in line some more. There were, unusually, three different people working the registers. The woman who checked me out was mellow and chatty and also admired my fabric (I'm starting to think it's not my great taste but some new policy). \n\nSo not a great visit but not the worst, either.", "business_id": "fBSd-fl9-9LkitwrFRcBng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sdk6OOrj9nZ8z6Ob0jcpDw", "review_id": "sRvE1OvdgDXIGRV9zR4A4A", "text": "Well...this is definitely Jimmy Buffett in a nutshell.....over the top wacky and colorful...a real escape from reality.  The food was great....kind of a wait, but they were really busy.  Throughout the meal we were serenaded with Buffett favorites by a guy on guitar.  Worth eating there once, but a little too kitschy to appeal to me on a regular basis. 3 stars.", "business_id": "1hBOR97oX5Xph3J8Tdob7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2006-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HkuMy1PgHxGK8AX_5FJ9Qw", "review_id": "1r9lVc0aERZA9_OTFt34aA", "text": "Ate there once, and short of being annoyed by all the silly, wannabe island retreat crap, the food was average, overpriced, and it was the middle of Wisconsin winter, so who wants to be reminded that it's 3 freaking degrees outside.  Actually, the biggest problem I had with this place was the extravagant price for the bland food.  Much better burgers and sandwiches in Madison for a much more reasonable price.", "business_id": "1hBOR97oX5Xph3J8Tdob7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2006-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CEKnQ0_G9EQ5TxbbdLQSjA", "review_id": "9TjV3feYQw_p-2fWe2WFRQ", "text": "Cheesy and totally overrated - the carribean fare in a Jimmy Buffet inspired setting is all good in theory, but the colorful interiors and catchy tunes are little compensation when you spend most of your time keeping flies away from your crappy food and balancing the BAD shaka-ritas (margarita flights) on creaky wooden tables in the patio.\nThe food was uniformly ordinary - my vegetarian baja burger was way too spicy to be enjoyable, the crab-cake burger was a disaster and I left my fries practically untouched, which hardly ever happens! Overall, one of the worst restaurant experiences for me.", "business_id": "1hBOR97oX5Xph3J8Tdob7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bDk2XvjJlK8fsiL6C1HpEg", "review_id": "0024scpV5PUuHEnUoXa7IQ", "text": "Grade: F\n\nA complete nightmare. Awful food served by stupid staff. Can I get another helping of second-hand smoke with those stupid mini cheeseburger appetizers?", "business_id": "1hBOR97oX5Xph3J8Tdob7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9mNOQBeTl5CrkYceJql_rA", "review_id": "pLnD4svA7jRfhcJkXa8SUA", "text": "Overrated, yes.\nFun, yes.\nSomething different in a very Midwestern town, yes.  For that reason alone I give it 4 stars.\n\nTake a look at the options while in Middleton, there isn't much.  This is a great place to get drunk and eat a cheeseburger.  That's about it.  However if that is what you want to do, come here.  They have an outdoor patio that is nice in the evening and on days that aren't too humid.  The place is loud and great for families.  The place is not good for an intimate setting, for that go to Lousianne's.\n\nBack to the thing about the drinks, the drink list is enourmous.  They have frozen drinks, on the rocks drinks, beer, liquor, you name they have it.    For those not from the midwest, it is a nice oasis.  I'll leave it at that.", "business_id": "1hBOR97oX5Xph3J8Tdob7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PFtbOIt89VdJB6OLLNaEGw", "review_id": "23pADIQrF1yizxO2WRXM8g", "text": "Nothing spectacular.  The crab cakes were ok, could have been better but then they could have been much worse.  I decided to venture out of my comfort zone (meaning not drinking wine) and had one of their specialty drinks ... Cheeseburger in Paradise (from the web menu \"An island sized, award winning signature drink that will change your attitude. Layered with Parrot Bay Rum Pia Colada, Myers's Rum Runner, Margaritaville Margarita and Strawberry Daiquiri, each frozen layer is prepared from scratch with fresh fruit and juice, and surrounded by an ocean of Hiram Walker Blue Curacao. Garnished with the Hemisphere Dancer (\"HD\") and your own personal Cheeseburger In Paradise.\")  Not as huge as it sounds (thankfully) and surprisingly very good.   \n\nAs for music, they played the occasional Buffett song and at 7:30PM tonight, there was live music.  \n\nI had started my evening looking for a local eatery, but after driving almost 40 miles (back and forth) to get cheese curds (more on that in my next reviews) I choose the first place that looked remotely interesting.", "business_id": "1hBOR97oX5Xph3J8Tdob7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "plHhaWMtTyFu7UoFowvQYg", "review_id": "SkcGD8pFf5nFcl1_kvhWwg", "text": "As a lifelong Parrothead, I was expecting more out of this place. There was nothing inherently bad about it, but it's kind of a PJ McWhiskers with tiki torches. I've spent my share of time at Margaritaville in Key West and was expecting something closer to that, I guess.\n\nMy wife and I grabbed a few late nite appetizers (mini cheeseburgers and chips and queso) and both were fine. Nice beer selection featuring many Wisconsin labels. My wife got the overpriced blended margarita which was tasty.\n\nI do have to give them points for the bartender who was working his tail off as the only one behind the packed kidney-shaped bar. Someone who I can only assume was the manager on duty didn't make any moves to pitch in help the poor guy.\n\nI'm giving this place 3 stars for the bartender's effort and the decent food. I'd go back if I was passing by, but wouldn't make a special effort to hit it up again.", "business_id": "1hBOR97oX5Xph3J8Tdob7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aYhKsAUQaaRGgdgcZC5XAw", "review_id": "1auS_I5Ii-nDoj1os4tyNw", "text": "I had gone to a Cheeseburger in Paradise a few years ago in suburban IL.  I spent the evening gazing in horror, there was live music, and drunken gyrating soccer moms for MILES. (or what seemed like miles)  However, Cheeseburger in Paradise during dinner rush on a Thursday eve in MADISON... was a different more chill experience.  Jimmy Buffet was playing constantly over the sound system and our service was quick and friendly like any chain restaurant. The margaritas were OVERPRICED ($5.75 for a 16 oz plain lime margarita on the rocks), and the food was okay. I had the blackened fish sandwich which was great... my sweet potato chips were not fresh. (Pescetarians and vegetarian have LOTS of options here, which is at times uncommon for Wisconsin.)", "business_id": "1hBOR97oX5Xph3J8Tdob7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9n0P7OGyO4xmbo5DxQu-jg", "review_id": "8s3vXFK51G3wY226P6XhGA", "text": "Staff was friendly and service was fairly prompt. The food was merely average and the \"specially brewed\" beer was weak.\n\nOverall, the place tries too hard with its theme. The weather was not cooperating, but they still had the doors wide open. This would have been a better day to leave the doors down and keep the diners inside. The county was under a tornado watch at the time and there were several severe storms in the vicinity. Not a day to encourage diners to eat on the patio.", "business_id": "1hBOR97oX5Xph3J8Tdob7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "W2BUnRMGRZjd0qvDqq4bFg", "review_id": "vBQg3Hje86I2n8bLUDO3Pg", "text": "So, when I first heard of Cheeseburger in Paradise, my reaction was \"oh no, that's totally lame, I'll never go there to eat beef among tiki torches.\"  Then I learned from my Gluten Free Restaurant Guide by Triumph Dining that they have a gluten-free menu, and then we were nearby when my father announced that he was hungry for a burger and fries.  And that's how we ended up at Cheeseburger in Paradise.\n\nWe enjoyed our bun-less burgers and gluten-free french fries (fried in a dedicated wheat-free fryer, unlike at most every other place that fries things) on the patio and were waited on by a conscientious and attentive server, Miles.  It was clean, colorful, and goofy and they fed me safely.", "business_id": "1hBOR97oX5Xph3J8Tdob7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gAzXU5FQmKIi1LHFYZ9RWQ", "review_id": "CY5oNIl_5M-kvF23h10f9g", "text": "This is like an Islands chain wannabe, which happens to be a Jimmy Buffett-owned chain restaurant.  I went there with a friend and business partner I have known for years.\n\nThe non-alcoholic \"tropical\" drink selection had a variety of maybe 10 drinks and they all sounded good.  I had an \"Island Paradise\" - Pineapple and coconut complemented with pomegranate grenadine and a splash of Sprite.  It was very good.\n\nWe ordered a quesadilla appetizer and it was pretty tasty.  There was plenty of chicken, cheese, and vegetables between the tortillas and the portion was just right for us.\n\nWe decided that we would both order something different so that we could share and try other foods on the menu.\n\nI ordered the \"El Cubano\" a traditional Cuban sandwich, made with ham, cheese, roasted pork, pickle and mustard all pressed inside two slices of Cuban bread.  It was average at best.  My friend ordered the BBQ Cheddar Burger and it was excellent.  The burger is just as it sounds, consisting of a bun, beef patty, BBQ sauce cheddar cheese, lettuce and tomatoes, with fried onions.  He gave me half and it was a lot better than the sandwich I ordered.  I did not even finish my half of the Cuban.  My sandwich did come with sweet potato chips which were pretty good.  I am not usually a fan of sweet potato but found myself munching on these chips.\n\nI don't know much about Jimmy Buffett, but the name of this place is actually the title of one of his songs.  There are 38 locations in 17 states, all in places very far from Hawaii.  Maybe it isn't supposed to be like Hawaii, but I feel like it looks like what Hawaii might be envisioned by someone who has never been.  There was no version of the burger made with pineapple slices and teriyaki sauce...but maybe that's because Buffett supposedly wrote \"Cheeseburger in Paradise\" in the Carribbean...which changes everything.  Maybe that's why they serve the Cubano, which was still subpar at best.\n\nOverall, the food was satisfactory.  If I am ever in town again or happen to pass by a Cheeseburger in Paradise, I might go back because the drinks are good and the burgers are yummy.  It is a decent meal that won't break your wallet, but take a hint by the restaurant's name and order a cheeseburger.  WWJBD...what would Jimmy Buffett do?  Probably order a Cheeserburger in Paradise, and so should you.", "business_id": "1hBOR97oX5Xph3J8Tdob7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BeyS2Lv-tBhdlusF2In4CA", "review_id": "TowEYyFJDCKcbwm8FJ-18A", "text": "I love the wraps here and the drinks are prime! Food is decently priced and the drinks are a bit more pricey, but they taste excellent and get you more tipsy than you'd think :) I enjoy the whole island vibe of the place especially in the summer when you can sit outside. They have some live music at times as well and the wait staff has always been super friendly to me..", "business_id": "1hBOR97oX5Xph3J8Tdob7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dRko0-SaRcSaP5gR-5uxuA", "review_id": "WDCUR5LCp67AW6_-OzvVJQ", "text": "I got so sick and was throwing up after eating there! I have never been back since. And normally I never get sick to my stomach. I don't trust their food. And it is so overprized and overrated.", "business_id": "1hBOR97oX5Xph3J8Tdob7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QIubbePZBQwe0De4vWmplA", "review_id": "d7Iaz_hyOupQxT0O94r-SQ", "text": "No, No, Never, Never, Uh Uh Uh!!!\nSorry to say, this place is a disaster. Not because the decor is cheesy, but because they are mind numbingly slow, and the food is uber-forgettable.\nWe called ahead and found that we could get a table for 16 on the patio, but when we got there at our appointed time nothing was ready - bad first impression. We were sat at four different tables near each other and moved the tables ourselves to create a configuration where our group could talk.\nThe waitress asked a couple times if anyone needed anything, but great service starts with keeping water glasses full, so if you see an empty one - FILL IT! That is decent restaurant skills 101 and costs you a star every time.\nThe food was cold, overcooked, tasteless and a little scary. I got a spicy burger and it was bland.\nThe only way I would eat at this chain again would be if I washed up on a beach after being marooned for a week and they were giving the food away FREE.", "business_id": "1hBOR97oX5Xph3J8Tdob7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Au8zxtMKpouKEfG0GnXo-A", "review_id": "BbdccaSTtEqyJbVxC5HHXw", "text": "During a business trip in Madison, we scoped out some places to do dinner afterwards. After browsing a few online menus and seeing that this place had pitchers of Sangria, we decided to give it a try. \n\nThe experience here was pretty middle-of-the-road. It was a weeknight, and not very crowded, so we had no problem getting seated right away. \n\nWhile the decor and the environment is a bit much to stomach, I honestly enjoyed my cheeseburger and drinks. I would not go out of my way to come here, but if I'm in the area and felt like a cheeseburger, this place would be on the list.", "business_id": "1hBOR97oX5Xph3J8Tdob7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 7, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BxqtPbHOx8fqfv2PpLGcvw", "review_id": "RLCLS4trJAhWRajFQ9_0oA", "text": "If I could give NO stars this would be the place that deserves it.  We were in on a Thursday night at around 7pm.  There were a handful of patrons(certainly more staff than paying customers).  There was one bartender who was bothered to make drinks.  We watched him make a moijto and when he poured from the shaker to the glass he spilled some over including a lime and some mint that went onto the bar, he picked them up and put them back into the cup.  DISGUSTING! Then the 4 of us at the bar were ready to order another round and the bartender went MIA, we waved down 2 waitresses who went into the back and we never saw them again, 10 minutes later he came back and when asked \"what happened to you\", he responded, \"I am busy, I need to clean the keg lines.\" \n\nDon't waste you time here!", "business_id": "1hBOR97oX5Xph3J8Tdob7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ni5feq8CRRIuMGJFaik94Q", "review_id": "xeomp9gH7rDfWz4DwD-XNg", "text": "The name of this place is deceiving! This is a really great (including tropical cocktails and non-alcohol) Caribbean sandwich, burger and appetizer place. Great variety of tastes and the caribbean chicken gumbo is excellent!\n- Substitutes? No problem mon...", "business_id": "1hBOR97oX5Xph3J8Tdob7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3cCQOECPGgvN7gQKM-v_FQ", "review_id": "6D7_dXvmA3P5NxIQJ2ujNQ", "text": "There's a lot of negative reviews on here, and I was hesitant to go tonight, but after hearing a co-worker say \"they have the best wings i've ever had\" I just had to go.  Let's just say its hard for me to turn down good chicken wings.\n\nOur party of four included two toddlers.  They got the mini cheeseburgers, which were average but good enough for kids to eat.  We started with 18 wings split into three different sauces.  Very tasty wings.  Nice crunch to them.  We tended towards the sweet/spicy flavors and they all did not dissapoint.  They were better than BWW, and better than most chain American restaurants.  On a scale of 1-10 I'd give them a 9.  My wife said \"wow, they are pretty darn good wings.\"\n\nMy entree was less than stellar, I ordered the Cuban Sandwhich.  Having lived in South Florida for years this was definitely not on par with them, but wasn't a bad rendition.  About average.\n\nMy wife ordered the Cajun burger, which she said had no spice to it but it was still a decent burger.\n\nOverall, this place was better than I thought, nothing spectacular, but we'd definitely go back.  Its relatively inexpensive (most entrees 8-10$), service was good, and the drink menu looked great.  They had this cool 4' tower of beer that looked kind of fun to drink from....", "business_id": "1hBOR97oX5Xph3J8Tdob7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nxLkTbnFg1wzTOHbleOMDA", "review_id": "920woaE7Gep3IZ6nY9EdPA", "text": "Amazing place! Love it here! What's with the bad reviews? Are you kidding me? \n\nBest burgers in the Madison area, hands down. Perfect fruity drinks. Great service!  \n\nbottom line: awesome!", "business_id": "1hBOR97oX5Xph3J8Tdob7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fVWZksYO2LA2aQxDqVU6lQ", "review_id": "TOk94eIGoqYP883WXFkxdQ", "text": "Nice atmosphere. Cheeseburger was not all that.", "business_id": "1hBOR97oX5Xph3J8Tdob7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "shHWUsjtLgd38SWKFn3JHw", "review_id": "wCS2OFApj96IgU8PvKdy0A", "text": "I came here and ordered the baja burger. It was DISGUSTING. Greasy, with wilted vegetables and absolutely dripping with excess juice. I could barely eat it, but I was so hungry that I just held my nose and forced down a few bites. The sweet potato chips weren't much better; too greasy and stale. My friend had a strawberry daiquiri, which I also tried. It was acceptable, but the taste was off. \n\nThe service wasn't good either. Our waiter neglected us, and we did not feel at all taken care of. I will not be back.", "business_id": "1hBOR97oX5Xph3J8Tdob7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2u_8YEi37Jl3sUqLAgx7dg", "review_id": "KZALGxR-O7DDIM1c4t33sA", "text": "Fun atmosphere and good for a round of drinks. The food is okay--had the shrimp tacos which were tasty but the rice on the side was bland, dry and obviously made in bulk. I ate at the bar, the female bartender was far more concerned with a handful of male regulars and talking about how she could not wait to go get drunk. The other bartender was overheard complaining about his work hours- staff definitely brought down the fun atmosphere.", "business_id": "1hBOR97oX5Xph3J8Tdob7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Onj6V5gcHpjNfve50227zQ", "review_id": "U5z4qwlG_1kAexXrmNYpxg", "text": "Never eating here again. I was sick for 2 days after I eat one of their burgers.", "business_id": "1hBOR97oX5Xph3J8Tdob7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-hwN2juKYn-KTxa2WBYLnw", "review_id": "4PUmcn16sr7-K1eyH9Putw", "text": "Paradise?!  Absolutely not!   This place is a joke.   We've gone here a few times and each time confirms the bad experience preceding.   This place just does not serve up what their name implies.\nWhen I go to a place called Cheeseburger in Paradise I expect something above and beyond the regular burger down the street.  Instead, all they serve up here is hamburgers with fancy names.   Every burger I have ever ordered here has been lesser than any burger at any  greasy spoon or family restaurant.   \nI was hoping they would have some steak fries instead of the usual basic fries.  Nope.   The burgers are just that, basic burgers with a sauce to match the fancy name.   What chef dreamed up these recipes?   I doubt it was a chef.  Probably some person that said, \"good enough, let's go make some money\".\nOur burgers yesterday were about 10 bucks each and just basic burgers that should have cost about 4 bucks.   The meat didn't have any distinctive flavor and was rather skimpy, the sauce was not complimentary to the sandwich and the bun was generally regular too.   At least the bun was fresh.  \nI would only recommend this place to my Republican friends because they have no ability to think for themselves anyway and might actually like the place.\nIf you're looking for paradise you won't find it here.  Last best burger I had was at Great Dane, maybe try there.   But I have had lame burgers there too.  Let me think, ummm,  \nIf you are still reading.... DON'T GO HERE.  Look elsewhere.", "business_id": "1hBOR97oX5Xph3J8Tdob7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JLYvk2m1QFy5ww22VgSm6A", "review_id": "y_rWJAZT2_RPxTEAmpFS4Q", "text": "I have avoided this place since it opened, but a friend insisted we meet up there for dinner.  First thing I noticed was the dirty fork in my silverware set.  It had definitely gone through a dishwasher, which baked on a nice chunk of food from the previous user.  Pointed it out to the waiter who just swapped out my silverware set with some from a nearby table.  After that, I needed a drink.  Ordered a Bud Light Lime since there was a huge banner that said $2.50 for that brand all during May.  Nope, they were out and the waiter said we could NOT substitute for another drink (i.e. a Corona or something similar).  Ok then, I'll just order a $9.39 mushroom and swiss.  Food came and the fries were cold.  Told the waiter we wanted new fries and he obliged.  The burger was nothing special.  Should have been half the price we paid.  Then, after I'm half way done with the burger, the waiter returns and says he checked with the manager and we could get a Corona for $2.50.  Too late.  By this time, I just wanted to leave.  The place was not busy at all, I'm not sure what took him so long to check with the manager about that.  I hate these theme restaurants and this trip just served to solidify my beliefs that gimmicky restaurants usually do not have good food.  I'll stick with 5 Guys or Nitty Gritty when I want a good burger.  Hell, just go next door to TGIFridays, even they beat this place.", "business_id": "1hBOR97oX5Xph3J8Tdob7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Nf_8RYY4dTnvwaz96KMq-w", "review_id": "1sKvcloNMiHmjXcWSB_OLg", "text": "What you're really doing is playing for the experience. I had the mini crab burgers and they were pretty good. The drinks are good, but overpriced. Service was mediocre.", "business_id": "1hBOR97oX5Xph3J8Tdob7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aYMuMytZY6dCo4_29-5JHw", "review_id": "d-gH0OcNFV499xWmtGTQxg", "text": "OK, I must start by saying that the kids wanted to go here and I was not that excited about it.   However, I was surprised by the reasonable beer selection and the nice menu.  The food came out very slow, slooow, sloooooow...the burgers were pretty good.\n\nThe big problem with Cheeseburger was the service.  We thought our waiter had a job at a restaurant across town!  He would disappear for long periods of time (could not see him anywhere in the restaurant) and then reappear maybe 15-20 minutes later.  Order food, where did he go? Order a drink, where did he go?  Finish eating, wait 15 minutes for the check.  Try to pay the check, he wanders off for another 15 minutes with the credit card.  Not going back, even though the food was fine.", "business_id": "1hBOR97oX5Xph3J8Tdob7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sgGNQ7UJgyq1HODFSBqyjg", "review_id": "GtOhdq6ka1iyO6Z9UPgJ8A", "text": "Greasy food, lazy service, flat soda.  For a place the is supposed to specialize in burgers they sucked!  The patty was dry and over cooked everything was greasy, and the only thing that was ok were the fries but that is not a reason to go.", "business_id": "1hBOR97oX5Xph3J8Tdob7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QP-MdjpUFejr9apuAWcfQg", "review_id": "AdIuV_2zR8k7HYvZsz8zzw", "text": "Service and fries are  where they excel.  We have been there 5 or 6 times and that's what stands out.  I like their burgers but the rest of the menu items are not too good.  Not a place I am compelled to visit often.", "business_id": "1hBOR97oX5Xph3J8Tdob7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LOsHMO7XA5-eM6y_EitEEg", "review_id": "IIebGwqV2X2e8KhlX1OS1w", "text": "Been there twice now and have had mixed results\n\nFirst time there the service was fast, which is nice because I only have a 50 minute lunch break, and the food was OK. I got the Guacamole Bacon burger. It was tasty but the burger itself was overly greasy. The toppings were very good though so that saved the burger\n\nSecond time there had the bigger issues. Again we're on a shorter lunch and usually they accommodate well. We didn't have anybody come to our table for drink orders for over 10 minutes. 2 tables came in after us and got drinks and ordered food before us. It was a little annoying considering the place wasn't that busy when we sat down. Again the good was OK. This time I had the Sweet Fire Chicken sandwich and it was better tasting than the burger I had but still was very greasy and the bun was mush by the end. Am willing to try it again and see how it goes. Will update review then", "business_id": "1hBOR97oX5Xph3J8Tdob7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CRyOc3Njbf0jtRptTs5s2w", "review_id": "5ttbQ_LLoP5PpnRoVcwIvQ", "text": "I went here with my girlfriend about a month ago. I got the black & blu burger and she got the guacamole burger. I thought my burger was greasy, as I was eating it the bun started to fall apart... the service was ok, I've had better though. I had an OK experience but I won't be back.", "business_id": "1hBOR97oX5Xph3J8Tdob7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8ag8NRsMC-15kMUtRUC-tg", "review_id": "PH0IP3FMnJyCCH3hgFKOIw", "text": "I have been here multiple times and have usually had great experiences, but last night was awful.  We made reservations as they had a promotion for National Cheeseburger Day and there were six of us.  When my friend and I got there, we told the hostess that we were meeting friends and had a reservation under another friend's name, and she shrugged at us three times before asking us how many were in our party and never bothered to find our reservation.  We told her we had an infant with us, and she looked annoyed to have to accommodate a baby.  She eventually asked us if we wanted to wait for the others in our party or sit down, and then walked us to our table and told us nothing about who our server was or ever cracked a smile.  \n\nWe sat for at least 10 minutes with no service and eventually flagged down a waiter, who found our server, who arrived about 5 minutes later.  The drink service was incredibly slow, and the food service was okay.  Our burgers were average, which was disappointing since we've come there often and enjoyed the burgers.  It seems their buns and meat have changed and the quality is not as good as it had been.  \n\nA disappointing trip, and we likely won't be back anytime soon.", "business_id": "1hBOR97oX5Xph3J8Tdob7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MQPvn-sKbAqLS4tNtb8t1Q", "review_id": "QUnBOKm5tUQAnZNNsvAZXw", "text": "Generic chain food, most of which is made from frozen out of a bag ingredients.  Don't waste your money or time.  TGI Friday's or Applebee's with a Caribbean theme.", "business_id": "1hBOR97oX5Xph3J8Tdob7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uY8XigTeTbF7iTxr5KRfKw", "review_id": "liPTRKk1aoCqvX-kvpW3mw", "text": "I was wary about going here but now I know not to ever go again. The atmosphere was fun, our waitress was good, but I gave it one star because I got food poisoning from this place. I ordered the fish and chips and was very sick (stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea, bloating, gas) that night until the next couple days. It was horrible. I know it was from the food at Cheeseburger in Paradise. I will never go there again! I don't want others to get sick so that is why I am posting this negative review.", "business_id": "1hBOR97oX5Xph3J8Tdob7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hLYKwQyWLtzZNx6uZPu5pw", "review_id": "WUXDbwHkRXbQqxXUzzBQCQ", "text": "If this is paradise, I'll stick with the mediocre lifestyle I live from day to day.\n\nAwful, sums up my first impression of the place.  I was greeted by a revolving door that looked like the windows hadn't been cleaned since the last time Jimmy Buffet was in town.  We were seated at our booth, but before I could slide on in I asked if they would wipe the liquid off of the seat.  I went to the bathroom and washed my hands (the bathroom is another story) When I came back, the liquid was still on the seat of the booth.  The waitress just sluffed off the fact i was agitated by the lack of customer service.  Seriously.  How hard is it to wipe off the booth.\n\nThe food was decent.  Nothing great, but ok.  Portions are weak however.  You'll probably have to venture across the lot to McDonalds for a Big Mac afterward if you want to be full.  A Big Mac would probably be as flavorful as the burgers served here. \n\nWhat irked me about my trip here was the service.  First was the lack of caring when it came to the booth's cleanliness.  Second, I never got a refill on my soda.  For $2.49, I'm sure jimmy could afford another glass of soda.  It took our waitress nearly 10 minutes to collect come back with our bill.  It was like they took my debit card and walked to my bank instead of swiping it to collect payment.\n\nThey get two stars because I didn't have to choke down the food.  However I think I'd rather get in my old car, drive to McDonalds, and risk the chance I get explosive diarrhea before climbing into a sailboat and pointing it toward Cheeseburger In Paradise.", "business_id": "1hBOR97oX5Xph3J8Tdob7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ap0yr9wRdpxq-_-4vNoDhw", "review_id": "_8aBXnbknlUc5ETrEb_4Nw", "text": "Decent restaurant with plenty of fishes, seafood and chicken on menu. I dont eat pork or beef. Loved it.", "business_id": "1hBOR97oX5Xph3J8Tdob7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KjLudf-ZBtUT8qJVrotq-Q", "review_id": "jj_7DkWdhBTGemeHXeoylA", "text": "I have always loved this place BUT the last 3 times I have visited I have had TERRIBLE service and last night was the icing on the cake!!!!\n\nLast night (Thursday) we arrived at 10:20 pm for a late dinner after a show. Since they were supposed to close at 11:00 pm we figured it was enough time to eat. When we walked in there were only three other tables of people, one of which was a couple that came in right before us. We waited at the host stand for 3 minutes and finally were greeted by the bartender. He took us to our table and told us our waitress would be with us shortly.  \n\nThe only server left (female, dark brown hair) came over and rushed her greeting by acting annoyed that we were there. She took our order and ran off to start doing the close prep. 5 minutes later she came back to our table and said that the bar was closing (10:30 pm) and that we couldn't get frozen drinks. She asked if we were interested in ordering another type of drink but we declined. She then acted annoyed that we didn't want something other than water! \n\nOur food quickly came out and it was WONDERFUL (thankfully) but our waitress never came back to check on us. I ran out of water and just as I was putting my napkin down she came over with another glass. At that time we asked for our check. We were so mad about the quality of the service that we just wanted to get out of there. We ended up walking out the door at 11:00 pm on the dot! \n\nMy partner and I always tip a min of 20% but often if we like someone we will tip way above. Our service was so terrible that we left her a 15% tip with a note explaining how uncomfortable she made our visit. If she had one ounce of sweetness to her we would've given her 20% BUT she was cold and distant. I understand wanting to get off of work but at least fake a smile and a personality. \n\nI will not be coming back. Yes, the food was amazing BUT bad service equals a no go in my book. Also, why close the bar 30 minutes early???? The drinks are around $8 so do the math on how much you are losing if our table would've ordered 2-4 drinks. I'm just beyond put off.", "business_id": "1hBOR97oX5Xph3J8Tdob7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bDk2XvjJlK8fsiL6C1HpEg", "review_id": "vsCTh6z7MkOBiVDB1g8z3Q", "text": "Grade: C\n\nDecent. Nothing offensive but nothing memorable either.", "business_id": "ybkWtM1ZnT2ewuquj3A9KQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QP-MdjpUFejr9apuAWcfQg", "review_id": "LEDD6btH4Jxbo1bMRvmL7A", "text": "Average Italian menu items and good service in a nice setting.  Try the steaks they are very good for the price.  Staff is also very good with children.", "business_id": "ybkWtM1ZnT2ewuquj3A9KQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6kp815UUjK--ukUjmDlSCQ", "review_id": "x_yehEELj6ATm3MO3MyGSA", "text": "We went here on a Friday night so it was extremely busy, which is to be expected.  \n\nHowever management obviously didn't plan staffing well because the waitresses were in a frenzy trying to keep up.  Our particular waitress was clearly unnerved and looked miserable.  It wasn't hard to see that she didn't want to make small talk, she just wanted you to hurry up and order.  So we did.  It took a really long time for the food to come up.  We waited at least 45 minutes for our main entrees.  The food was just ok, and our waitress messed up my dining companion's order and when we asked about it she was like, \"oh sorry!\" as she dashed away and that was the end of that.  \n\nSo the food was average, not great.\nThe service was rushed and unfriendly.\nNot worth the price.", "business_id": "ybkWtM1ZnT2ewuquj3A9KQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HyPHusWfqy41wKs36OQkjA", "review_id": "3v4UTZt39N0A6HGuyzSBTA", "text": "disappointing.\n\nserver was nice and pretty attentive but that's about all good i can say about this place.\n\nwe ordered an appetizer of mozzarella sticks that were pretty decent but nothing to rave over.  while we were still eating them, our tomato basil soup arrived so i had to juggle which one i wanted to eat before they got cold.  it turns out, i didn't much care for the soup so that was an easy choice.\n\nmid-way through the appetizer/soup course, viola!  our main course arrived.  i admit, it's a pet peeve of mine to get food before i'm ready for it.. so that's a big part of why this restaurant is not my favorite.\n\nhowever, the dishes we got weren't particularly good either.\ni got the spinach chicken ravioli with marinara on three and alfredo on the other three.  the chicken didn't seem quality and it was stuck in the raviolis in chunks and it distracted from the consistency of it as a dish.\n\nmy beau's steak was inedible.  his first bite was gristle -- so much so that he had to spit it back out.  he only managed to gnaw through half the steak .. and i think he did that only because he was so hungry.  he asked for it medium-rare and it came so rare that, if it was me, i would have definitely sent it back to be cooked more.\n\noverally, i was just disappointed by benvenuto's.  \nbummer.", "business_id": "ybkWtM1ZnT2ewuquj3A9KQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QP-MdjpUFejr9apuAWcfQg", "review_id": "2BQzXYtcL3ukyEL3_BSQGg", "text": "Gave it four stars last time.  Food and service has gone down hill since then.  The specials are absolutely atrocious and old standbys we used to like are lower quality.  Skip this place.", "business_id": "ybkWtM1ZnT2ewuquj3A9KQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Dj0qqO_39Db6OfmBGS24Eg", "review_id": "bN9CX52ozPztQuwXNXRxWw", "text": "OK.  It is not a 5-star place.  But I had to give the 5 stars in order to offset the ratings to date.  I went there because the Isthmus Annual Manual said it had great wood-oven pizzas.  I ordered their signature Benvenutos pizza (with ingredients similar to some chain places' \"supreme\") and tap water.\n\nThis was an extraordinary pizza.  The crust was explosive, the ingredients were pleasing  (I went to a boutique, Sicilian-personally-owned pizza place in Madison last week - - which I charitably did not rate on Yelp - -  where the otherwise-droolingly-pretty and well-assembled aggregations somehow tasted plain and  DULL - - you have to BUY good basic INGREDIENTS).\n\nThe truly odd thing about Benvenutos are the aesthetics.  It is situated on a desperate strip mall, with a hideous bland exterior, that makes you think it is some pretend restaurant, living on pretentions alone.  The pretentions continue as you go to the giant counter.  And then there is this quasi-industrial interior, with huge industrial ceiling-fanned ceilings, cute semi-Vegas-italian- buffet faux-italain scrawlings on the strange pompous facades, all amidst these massive spatial proportions that are wholly intimidating, and make you think you are either in some very, very SPECIAL hallowed unknown reclusive monastery purveying mama's most lustrous home-style concoctions (which you know isn't true), or you are in the most prepostrous strip-mall farce that has ever been created\n\nIt's a little of each, but amidst this aggregation of disparate elements, the proof is in the pizza, and the pizza is incredibly good.  A  billowing perfect crust - -  superb textures all around - -  ingredients with satisfying flavor - -  a PERFECTLY constructed pie (texture, flavor, appearance - - you name it).  Nice serrvice.\n\nI'm going back.", "business_id": "ybkWtM1ZnT2ewuquj3A9KQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0iPA-UDoxZzA-HCByswY8g", "review_id": "2kr0k8s3D8GaFvmSnDI68g", "text": "It is completely and totally awful.  The food is hideous.  Don't go there, you will thank me.", "business_id": "ybkWtM1ZnT2ewuquj3A9KQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Opd7i6SJQZiMyWqqgz6JHA", "review_id": "gDR2m8CtISNSgdq8JXjlWw", "text": "Good, reliable Italian food. A surprisingly nice restaurant for this neighborhood. I often order the lemon-basil salmon, done medium, and I like it a lot. Risky to order fish at an Italian restaurant, but it's mostly very good. Pizza is terrific, too.", "business_id": "ybkWtM1ZnT2ewuquj3A9KQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EngemtxFhOeahxGNBr-QZQ", "review_id": "pyASK28RNhQFswbYbmMFdg", "text": "I've never had a bad meal here. Pasta is always perfect, the pizza is wonderful and the calzones are huge and excellent. I had my rehearsal dinner here for a pizza party and it was TOP NOTCH. I'm still getting comments about how good the pizza was. The service for that large party and whenever its just the hubby and I has always been great. DO NOT miss the Tiramisu here!", "business_id": "ybkWtM1ZnT2ewuquj3A9KQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CRyOc3Njbf0jtRptTs5s2w", "review_id": "win7vsRzmZ8_ucqLu9xxxA", "text": "The prices are extremely high, i went here tonight with my mom and i didn't even order anything because of the prices, ($15 for a plate of pasta?... Methinks not! ) my mom got calamari and it was really overcooked (i posted a picture!!) she also ordered a fish sandwich and the fish was literally half the size of the bun.", "business_id": "ybkWtM1ZnT2ewuquj3A9KQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q9RvAzTj_DoLE10bDM3lgg", "review_id": "C9SZ4bcS8solWZLkzb6FQw", "text": "Easy to get a reservation on about 30 minute's notice.  Promptly seated, very attentive staff, nice but simple drink, beer, and wine list.  Appetizers, salads and entrees all presented promplty and fresh from the kitchen.  Food quality was excellent.  Very accomodating of our unruly 4 year old and slightly late guests.  Attached to the Holiday Inn and the only real problem was the dhared parking, as we were staying at the hotel and eating at the restaurant, but had trouble getting a parking spot due to another hotel event eating up all the spots for both business.  Nice but nothing special in atmosphere and surroundings.  Would definitely go back for the food next time we are staying in the hotel or a nearby hotel, but probably would not go out of my way just for the food.", "business_id": "ybkWtM1ZnT2ewuquj3A9KQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2sFRtgagDZEufcJ5uBfz6g", "review_id": "dC0DCJ-uv7jgcDvfPlOHLA", "text": "We go to Benvenuto's a couple times a month after work for drinks. The bartenders are always friendly and efficient.  Such a gem to have on the Northside of Madison.", "business_id": "ybkWtM1ZnT2ewuquj3A9KQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sgGNQ7UJgyq1HODFSBqyjg", "review_id": "LyRdFjRILz1CPb773FL--Q", "text": "I wish I could give this place no stars.  The place was nasty, food had no flavor, desserts were freezer burnt, and the only thing good was the McDonald's we had after we left this place disappointed!", "business_id": "ybkWtM1ZnT2ewuquj3A9KQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sgGNQ7UJgyq1HODFSBqyjg", "review_id": "9pYCUsGzYjAT70a1sddKoQ", "text": "Disgusting!  I'd rather eat McDonald's over this place!", "business_id": "ybkWtM1ZnT2ewuquj3A9KQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h3_sF6Npu4kBN44Dv8IWNA", "review_id": "FwFAiLt7bGxXmkEmfh4JnA", "text": "The food is always good.  The beers are cheap and the service is above average.  It is not the cheapest place to eat but it is worth the price.  Last time we ate there we spent less than forty bucks for two people with beers and tip", "business_id": "ybkWtM1ZnT2ewuquj3A9KQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "13XTZwRHFLGjAdpN3YCm5Q", "review_id": "1B6DCdyzGLhVtXdHwFwg2A", "text": "I've been to this place a few times, most recently at a dinner at the beginning of a bachelorette party. I think this is a very decent option for someplace on the north east side. \n\nFor the party, they were very accommodating for a larger group and us adding our own decorations to the tables. The gals hosting the party had planned it with the restaurant and had a fixed menu with three options available for everyone. It worked out really nicely for our party and the food was pretty tasty. I don't remember exactly what I got but I do remember enjoying the boxed up leftovers when I was hungover the next morning. \n\nThe service was very good considering we were a boisterous group of about 20 ladies. I was having an ice tea craving that day and think I went through about 8 glasses of the stuff while we were there. The two waitresses helping our table we spot on. They even allowed us to bring in our own cake and provided plates for serving it. \n\nOverall, I think it's decent basic Italian food, but really good at handling larger parties if you call ahead.", "business_id": "ybkWtM1ZnT2ewuquj3A9KQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Em4_jm2Fqd4h5i4MyLUnsw", "review_id": "1Pm2vsE3DSON1VbYvfwOYQ", "text": "Expectations weren't high as I realized it was a chain but it is a definite step above Olive Garden or places like that.  I didn't feel like going out and this was the restaurant in the hotel so I figured I would give it a go.  Glad I did because they served me one of the best fried calamari dishes I have yet to have.  Excellent batter, tender Calamari, top notch really.  The Penne Supreme dish was good as well.  I would definitely try if I were in the area and would go back if I were in the same hotel and did not feel like going out.  I believe they do the room service for this Holiday Inn Suites but you might want to check first.", "business_id": "ybkWtM1ZnT2ewuquj3A9KQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6H3X_SUEDjPTEvB4KDwsvg", "review_id": "55wwUusqfYtheUfsdknkzA", "text": "Had to wait a little bit to be seated this past time I went. But nothing to horrible. Prices are a little high but the staff is always friendly and the food always tastes really good. Will definitely go back again.", "business_id": "ybkWtM1ZnT2ewuquj3A9KQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "2__zX5Zkf3fn3dRKYj0Mww", "review_id": "IjUN2Y8ST6okcjHkM5nB5w", "text": "Benvenutos is exactly what you'd expect of an Americanized \"Italian\" restaurant. They've got your fresh baked bread with olive oil, a wide variety of parmesan filled or topped pastas, a bunch of red wine that doesn't technically go with your meal, and some ridiculously cheesy music that really only should be played in a movie when someone is riding a gondola in Venice. Sometimes this is exactly what you want, a definite dad pleaser for my family. Sometimes you want something that actually comes from Italy, which probably couldn't be further from the menu here.\n\nTonight I had a six ounce sirloin with some seasoned veggies. The sirloin was medium rare as requested, but pretty charred on the outside. I suppose ill stick to pasta next time, it's what they do the most of. I also tried their chili which was good but had no kick at all. Perhaps they meant minestrone? The best part of the meal was the fresh bread. I mean that not as knock to the meal and more as a compliment to the bread. It was seasoned really well and had a nice hardness to the outside to give it an awesome texture. Great starter!\n\nThe service was about as good as you can get from a restaurant that had their waiters write on your table in classy crayon. The place looks nicer than a Chilis, but when they start the meal by demonstrating your tablecloth is actually a roll of paper it sets the tone for a pretty laid back meal.", "business_id": "ybkWtM1ZnT2ewuquj3A9KQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8hyGisVTCpPs80DCfm32VA", "review_id": "i0o_a53NPAY_ZwzdJ6PtTw", "text": "I went to the Benvenuto's on the south sidee, you can see my review there, but this is nothing special.\n\nMy cousins and I ate here before a movie with their friend. They like it, and they have the bread that's pretty good, but the menu isn't really the same and I was disappointed that they had only three soup options.\n\nFor an appetizer, they give you a pretty decent tasting bread. It's soft and there is olive oil to go with it. They brought us two baskets for our table of 4. Not bad.\n\nI wanted to order soup, but all they had was Tomato Basil and Minestrone. Neither of those sounded really appealing so I ordered Portabella Penne. She asked if I wanted a salad or soup to add, and I asked what my options were. It's a house salad or a Caesar salad, but there is an upcharge, which she didn't tell me. I thought perhaps it was like Olive Garden and it came with the meal, but no. It was extra. \n\nAs I said in my other location, definitely order the dressing on the side. I practiced that again and boy was I happy I did or it would have been drowning.\n\nOverall, it wasn't terrible, but it was nothing to write home about. I wouldn't go there again if I didn't have to.", "business_id": "ybkWtM1ZnT2ewuquj3A9KQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EiOXMe4dTt94zmf5jrB0Lw", "review_id": "l9ywi8QLZ85vIczU0f3Vbg", "text": "In fairness, I'd give a 3.5 for this place. It wasn't a 4 star place though, hence rounding down. I read reviews before going and had an idea what to expect.  My husband got the pizza and I got the pasta plus the sample platter appetizer.  \n\nThe pizza was the star, with good quality ingredients and nice thin crust.  The pasta was disappointing at best.  I got the bruschetta chicken pasta which sounded really good and looked pretty. However, there was just about nothing on the plate but a huge pile of pasta.  Not well seasoned, no where near enough sauce to coat even half of the pasta.  Two measly pieces of grilled chicken.  I regretted my order almost immediately.\n\nThe sample platter was ridiculously huge.  Seriously enough for 4+ people to get full.  I was unimpressed with everything on the platter, especially the cheese bread.  Not good seasoning, tasted like fake butter with too much cheese left me feeling greasy.  And I LOVE cheese.  \n\nWith leftovers, we had food for 3 days.  The waiter was hard to find and didn't keep our water full.  The unlimited bread was decent with an olive oil herb dipping sauce.  I would go back for the pizza so in the end, this place is saved by the pie.", "business_id": "ybkWtM1ZnT2ewuquj3A9KQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8gYuWiSRZmEvBhwbhDLgAg", "review_id": "zVsls_hmN3tirfrJzij08g", "text": "We have been dining here for quite a few years now.  It has consistently good food.   The pizza is fantastic.  They don't have an increased topping charge for \"gourmet\" toppings like basil.  I find that annoying at other restaurants.  They do not skimp on toppings either.   I ordered basil and got plenty of it.  Not just a few pieces strewn about.   \n\nWe have always enjoyed our meals here.  The salmon tasted fresh and the pasta is very good.  They have specials and change up the menu on occasion.  The service is always great.  Everyone there seems happy to serve you, not just doing their job.\n\nWe have had them cater a lunch for about 50 people at work and they did an excellent job.  They accommodated for a special diet restriction without reservation.  \n\nIt is not fair to compare this place to an Italian restaurant in Chicago or any other big city.  If you want Chicago Italian food, go to Chicago.   \n\nI would recommend this place to anyone looking for a good place to eat with good service.", "business_id": "ybkWtM1ZnT2ewuquj3A9KQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "USSanBgta8EEQrzPY-64Bg", "review_id": "95bzAtqer8El_dZayFT8ZQ", "text": "An anti-hybrid of fogies stuck in their ways of business and young kids that don't give a shit. \n\nAs soon as you walk in to the store, you are bombarded with stink. That stench comes from the overbearing sprayers that take guerrilla tactics and stink bomb you from counter angles. You have no clue what wretched stank is coming from where. After you run (jog, hell no), from Smell Factor, you are greeted with overpriced products. \n\nEverywhere you turn, there have brands that have not been promoted since the 80's at like $70+ for a shirt. Insane. I wonder why they have had financial issues for decades.\n\nThe service is so annoying. You can tell they are told to rush customers. Those that are older take it to heart and do so with parody-worthy vigor. The younger clerks are indifferent; you could read the \"don't bother me and let me text my bff because they pay me minimum wage anyway\" expression. \n\nThe potpourri of intolerables beckons a new chapter in the Fear and Loathing series ...", "business_id": "MHPJoUzvIT4aTKOG2elw3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uhsQFs68oZHrKVMPinwfrQ", "review_id": "ilSvS73W2Wo1TovxZkJprA", "text": "terrible selection of shoes and jeans, and the changing rooms smell like a red line el stop. if you absolutely must visit a department store, drive a few miles and hit up macy's instead.", "business_id": "MHPJoUzvIT4aTKOG2elw3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X56oMJLUJAmXsHPaYzIxMg", "review_id": "cnXBwBuVL-RbVamh0WElJg", "text": "April 2012 I entered Boston Store in East Town Mall in Madison Wisconsin. I was in the store for about an hour and a half. I decided to try on some dresses & skirts. I went into a dressing room to change. I went to the room furthest from the dressing entry way. While changing my clothes I heard a mans voice.\n\nI frantically search for a way to lock the door, but there is not lock! The door flies open! There is a man standing there looking me up & down, smiling at me! I was trying on dresses so I was completely undressed. I went into shock, screaming you can be in here!! I slammed the door ( which flew back open, no lock or latch) I put a chair in front of it and frantically I got dressed. I came out of the dressing room yelling \"there is a man in the dressing room\"!\n\nThe clerks told him he shouldn't be in there, but weren't that concerned about what just happened to me! The only person who seem to care was a customer, she appeared to be shocked about the situation I left the store in tears.\n\nThe next day I called the manager. She didn't think it was a big deal! I said \"why don't you have locks on the dressing room doors? You could have prevented this horrible situation!\" She had no response to my question. She said she would send me a $50.00 gift card, but I received no apology, how insulting!\n\nCome to find out not a single dressing room in Boston Store East Town, not even lingerie dept has a lock on the door. I believe this is every woman's worst nightmare!\n\nAren't we supposed to feel safe in a store while in a state of undress? I wish it had not happened to me, but it did. I would like to bring awareness to other women. I will always make sure the dressing room has a lock before I enter and undress.\n\nI spoke with store manager several times. I let her know I spend thousand of dollars every year at Boston Store. She didn't seem to care. I asked to speak with upper management, she will not give phone number I gave her mine. To date no one has called.\n\nI feel I was stalked at Boston Store that day. He may have known there were no locks and followed me into dressing room. I feel lucky I was no raped!\n\nI want other women to hear my story and be sure to check dressing rooms for locks. I also want people to hear about the complete lack of compassion/ empathy I received from the store manager who represents this this company.", "business_id": "MHPJoUzvIT4aTKOG2elw3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oSA746-4MCJpWorJkzxqpQ", "review_id": "uj-j7-LztibuTEb-zRZaHQ", "text": "Why the heck is everyone getting down on Boston Store? I've been shopping here all my life (both in it's current location {which used to be Younkers before they merged} and in the old location on the other wing). It's the best department store in East Towne as far as overall brand selection, quality, and service.\n\nMid-to-high-end lines, a reasonably large selection for the size of the store and when they have sales the sales are super! My favorite section is the clearance room for shoes - always a great place to find a steal on footwear. And I've never had anything but a polite salesperson here and I've been shopping here since the mid 80s.", "business_id": "MHPJoUzvIT4aTKOG2elw3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YdASASiJiLyXz3I-JvV3KQ", "review_id": "7E4AQuUOp9BYYJE8znl1cg", "text": "Outdated clothing selection, rude lady working in the shoe department actually looked at me with surprise when I greeted her (she hadn't acknowledged me even after making eye contact, so I said \"Hi! How are you?\".)  \n\nI was hoping to buy a new pair of boots. Not so much after getting treated so gruffly by the shoe sales person. The lady stared at me with surprise, like I interrupted her thoughts about tonight's meatloaf dinner. After a few seconds, she replied in a muffled grunt, \"uh....hi\". (What's that about?)\n\nI left wondering what kind of 1980s throwback time machine this place must be. Unorganized, dated clothing. Odd smell. Very disappointed.", "business_id": "MHPJoUzvIT4aTKOG2elw3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dFSg9ZUwdvXO1c1ZACgZzA", "review_id": "wfwRnVgQdOAD-31SvBBumg", "text": "Nice low key place. I was half mesmerized by the presence of TVs all around the wall of the bar. So if you're a sports bar type of person, this is definitely a must-check-out for you. \n\nThe bar could use a few more bartenders - two guys splitting their time between making drinks and grilling the delicious food doesn't really work too well for a quick service. \n\nThat said, their food is delicious. We ordered cheese curds, onion rings, and chicken wings for appetizers. All of them came out hot and super crispy and just darn good greasy delicious. I ordered the reubin sandwich, which was also awesome as well.", "business_id": "zAsxPh3h9xMQnSDGl41kSg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YJXQrON5IlW-MSibGtNrXw", "review_id": "I1oFy2Z0dDjjlN2RmZ1gfw", "text": "A Wilsons, what you see is what you get. A good, solid bar. Filled with tvs, this near eastside sports pub reflects the eclectic nature of the neighborhood...working class, graduate student, families...without the tired pretension you feel at the Harmony. The prices are good, the bartenders are friendly, and the food is decent. Want a burger and a beer? You can do much worse than Wilsons. New to Madison and want to catch your favorite team's games? NFL Sunday ticket, MLB game package and even Setanta Sports are available. Just as the 'tenders to tune the tv at your table to whichever channel you like. Plus, free popcorn all the time.", "business_id": "zAsxPh3h9xMQnSDGl41kSg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EXZDAuOPzvpHDdbl3KqPLw", "review_id": "JxGsgJQpXx6rlzHGHnUGyg", "text": "Wilson's is a comfortable pub with a casual, inviting atmosphere. Reasonable prices, tasty food and fine service are the hallmarks of this establishment. Randy, the owner, is a friendly, outgoing intelligent host who has the unique capability of working diligently while personally interacting with patrons. Other staff and family members also work with Randy and clearly enjoy a good relationship \nwith him. When you're at Wilson's, that pervasive feeling we all know but seldom experience of \"it's nice to be here\" sets in immediately. Expect to find an interesting cross section of ages, social orientations, occupations and personalities among the crowd. \nEnjoy athletic events? This is your kind of place. Multiple television sets broadcast games and sporting news throughout the day. Want to down a couple while taking in a UW, Green Bay or Milwaukee game with a spirited, interactive group? Wilson's is where you'll find it.. \"Badgers 'n Breakfast at Wilson's\" is a slogan we think appropriate for  this unique and totally appealing establishment.. \n\n\n\n. \n. \n\nPlease don't review this business if you received a freebie for writing this review, or if you're connected in any way to the owner or employees.", "business_id": "zAsxPh3h9xMQnSDGl41kSg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y5pk_6ObwlTC4R8hw-JjVQ", "review_id": "kA1lXDEoElp4L3PRaWK5tA", "text": "Wilson's... 4 stars for what it is... a local sports bar.  There is always parking available, they recently upgraded all of their TV's to new flat screens, and the locals and staff are always welcoming.  The price is right for the food they have to offer, although you're basically only going to get something deep fried or grilled up.  Stick with the burger or grab the fish fry... the wings suck, but they basically always do in the Midwest (sorry, these are facts, just sayin').  The best time to go there is when a Packers, University of Wisconsin Badgers, or Brewers game is on... especially when they're winning.  In other news, there is Karaoke on Friday nights, and a couple of pool tables if you're interested.", "business_id": "zAsxPh3h9xMQnSDGl41kSg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XZU-yPVHYOJWG0cYmGY4Sw", "review_id": "HI6zXf7Z4qnrXv1CiR55LQ", "text": "The Best Sports Bar in town. Wilson's has, dollar for dollar, the city's greatest Friday night fish fry. Just don't tell anyone. A lot of people have caught on and Randy raised the prices lately! Albeit only slightly. If Mack is working behind the bar order a \"Mackdriver\" and say goodnight. Yes, the same Mack who ran Stillwaters for years. There truly are TVs everywhere including the restrooms, so this is the place to watch the big game.  A sports gambler's Mecca!", "business_id": "zAsxPh3h9xMQnSDGl41kSg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d-pfuqI3ZYpSfPC4g680BQ", "review_id": "OQZBJMzZp3vMeTwCoNSjCA", "text": "One liner...great neighborhood bar. \n\nSuper nice people and great food!  If you like huge burritos they have one for you!  Comfort food specials during the week.  Hard not to like Wilsons.", "business_id": "zAsxPh3h9xMQnSDGl41kSg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e5zoBfeNPYGeVV8QdeRTCQ", "review_id": "VlsMIKozVK_-vZL6xuz8wQ", "text": "This is a breakfast review.  If you want a simple, big breakfast at a modest price, this is a solid option.  In fact, a good place to have breakfast after a big night out.  If you need it to help your recovery, you can get a good bloody mary or just a screw drive with your breakfast.   Tons of great TVs.", "business_id": "zAsxPh3h9xMQnSDGl41kSg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d6lSgxUKx_VJCPRYC2xhNQ", "review_id": "yuDHbd1qFctqZxmKMEZcbQ", "text": "The Best Sports Bar in Madtown. Randy has one of the best fish fry's in Madison. Breakfast... simple, big breakfast at a fair price that will definitely help you get over the wreckage from the previous evening.   If Mack is working behind the bar order a \"Mackdriver\".  There truly are TVs everywhere including the restrooms and outdoor smoking area.  This is a great place to watch Packer/Badger/ Brewer games...but get there early because it fills up and it's sometimes difficult to get a \"ringside\" seat.", "business_id": "zAsxPh3h9xMQnSDGl41kSg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "voycezivSEz1LiGI3bpLuA", "review_id": "VqopiNaCVm9nMZ4kctE5VQ", "text": "Poor food handling practices!!! I was really excited to try this place as the reviews were excellent. Major disappointment! We arrived just before noon and the place was really busy. They were still serving breakfast but we were interested in lunch. We asked our server to see what the lunch menu to see all our options and she seemed annoyed. We ordered a couple of beers and they were prompt but not really cold. While we waited about 30 minutes in order to be able to order lunch, we had a lot of time to observe things. I was appalled to see the filthy salt, pepper, ketchup, and mustard containers. They looked like they had never been washed. I also watched the bartenders clear dirty dishes off the bar, then dig their hands in the cherry jar. The last straw was watching the woman cooking touch a handful of raw hamburger patties and then immediately touch the buns on the grill. Last I checked, those practices could send someone to the hospital! We will not be going back!", "business_id": "zAsxPh3h9xMQnSDGl41kSg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mIKd5xg7ByIz15YSWKdItA", "review_id": "15yX_nGYLEZayTzFg9YKBg", "text": "My favorite neighborhood tavern! \n\nService is friendly and specials are great. Tons of tables and the greatest place to watch a game because there are tvs everywhere! Also, as you walk in you'll notice that they're open 365 days a year. \n\nTheir website posts a month's worth of daily specials including lasagna, baked chicken, prime rib, and more.  Food is good - I've had a few \"ok\" meals (that's the only reason I'm giving this place a 4).", "business_id": "zAsxPh3h9xMQnSDGl41kSg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U8oeN-CQLrq62nYHxFEOjg", "review_id": "5beMZcUfxbC4iAmDRQMqKw", "text": "I went to their Friday fish fry with family.  The fish was wonderful and reasonably priced.  The service however was very slow.  It took over an hour from the time we arrived to get our food.  The fish was the best part with fresh cod deep fried.  The fries and roll were nothing special, just typical bar food.  Their beer selection is good for WI beers and not as expensive as other places.  Go with the fish.  Madison has other better options for good bar/pub food.", "business_id": "zAsxPh3h9xMQnSDGl41kSg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "-0f6kC_x8UCYEQS8VZ5-WA", "text": "Arrived here for a fish fry on Friday, May 2, 2014 at around 7:30pm. I attended the dinner with three friends, one of whom happens to be a professional fisherman from Alaska. He fishes primarily for cod and salmon, and supplies several very well known restaurants with his bounty. His fish is top notch and without compare - truly great stuff. \n\nHe wanted to try Wilson's, as he doesn't supply them with fish and is always looking for opportunities to expand his distribution footprint in and around the area.\n\n+ Huge space. Shockingly huge - rectangular in shape, the building is at least 4-5 times deeper than it is wide. \n+ Bar runs the entire length of the building\n+ Nice selection of taps and bottles available\n+ Was quite surprised to find Abita Strawberry on tap\n\n+ Tons of televisions; our high-top had its own TV\n- Very noisy due to all of the televisions going\n\n- All tables were dirty; staff wasn't too good about wiping down after people left\n- Our server was quite gruff, not terribly helpful, largely absent, and forgot to bring refills of drinks and waters\n\nSo... all of that stuff aside, let's talk about the fish.\n\nTwo options for fish: 3-piece or 5-piece deep-fried cod. No baked cod, and no other fish varietals. \n\n+ The cooking area is in plain view of the entire restaurant\n- You'll leave smelling like a deep fryer\n- We watched as our fries sat and languished on plates for a good 5+ minutes while the fish cooked\n- We watched as our completed plates loitered in the cooking area for another 5+ minutes after the fish was done; our server was busy running around helping other tables while the fish sat...and sat... and sat... \n- Before we were finished eating, our cranky server began clearing a space directly behind us so that they could set-up for karaoke. That's all well and good, but the guy kept bumping stuff into us (the bar stools don't have backs)... he was like a bull in a china shop.\n\n+ Batter on the cod was delicious, if not quite salty. Violet L is a salt fan, and she even commented that it was overly salty\n- The cod itself was dry, slightly chewy, and meh. My fisherman friend said it was \"jerky-like.\" He was, however, quite impressed (as were all of us) by how well the batter clung to the cod. The two components were very well bonded.\n- I thought the batter had a taste similar to KFC's original coating - salty with a bit of pepper. I suspect that those who truly enjoy this fish fry are mostly in love with the batter.\n\nI didn't try the slaw; the roll was your typical cafeteria-style white bread roll.\n\n+ Inexpensive; four of the 3-piece cod dinners with a round of drinks was $34.\n\nI'm not sure why Madison Fish Fry likes this place so much. Perhaps we got a bad round of cod, along with bad service. Fish that sits after being cooked never bodes well... and while I believe in second chances, the overall experience left me quite sour, so it may be difficult to return in a timely manner.", "business_id": "zAsxPh3h9xMQnSDGl41kSg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Bvh3IHeMzSPnJAe5QlBsSw", "review_id": "idtP_C96apaBLXJW4cHg7g", "text": "Madison's great historic small concert venue.  Lot's of great bands play here.  I saw Weezer on their Pinkerton Tour with Nerf Herder (remember them? The Van Halen Song? Yes, I'm that old).", "business_id": "f5ntGOT9_0pCdeUaUVi9cg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2005-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UJP3jPnR70Kbhm44QeCnXA", "review_id": "1sfMsJKzUtJTCniOX9KSkg", "text": "Arlo Guthrie, Henry Rollins, Toots and the Maytals are just a few of the bands on the line up this month. It's a great place to see a band, and they have good beers on tap too.", "business_id": "f5ntGOT9_0pCdeUaUVi9cg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r7SKNI3EAkxMihlU97imYQ", "review_id": "W2JRPGKPfAVoy2t1BRLW3A", "text": "Absolutely awesome and historic venue. The acts that have come through this place in the last 20 years is absolutely astounding! I would kill to have been at this place in the early and mid-90s.\nAnyway, the place has good acoustics and a nice setting for just about any kind of music or event you can imagine.  It is hard to believe that this place used to be a porn theater! Though I think that is part of the charm.", "business_id": "f5ntGOT9_0pCdeUaUVi9cg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x4y6u3CgY7RzzrWvphcZDQ", "review_id": "XL0QiIykY56H7Bq5sqhMag", "text": "I love seeing shows at the Barrymore. There isn't a bad seat in the house and there's nothing better than strolling over there for a concert after dining at Monty's. This would be a five-star review, but their website is awful. I'm a pretty experienced online shopper, but it's really frustrating if you want to go back to the homepage because you can't view your cart from there. I wonder how many people make mistakes and buy more tickets than they need?", "business_id": "f5ntGOT9_0pCdeUaUVi9cg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LkmcnJNBfnvaZk6MoE_k5w", "review_id": "jCTkwuURGVxIsUXC4oQgaQ", "text": "The Barrymore is a great mid-size venue. Great sound, good sight lines, plenty of room to stand up front, and to top it all off, a ceiling of twinkling stars. Parking can be a little tricky, but after going a few times you learn the side streets. \n\nSome bands I've seen here include Stars, Bright Eyes, She & Him, Jonny Lang, The Mars Volta, and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs - one of the most memorable shows ever because Karen O. was swilling from a bottle of champagne, fell off the stage, and managed to keep singing the entire time without missing a note or spilling a drop.", "business_id": "f5ntGOT9_0pCdeUaUVi9cg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3KYHumUCMe6L1dTdlYiqIQ", "review_id": "N6OcAiWsCq5MAV0hVMkzKw", "text": "Great place for live music. Excellent selection of local beers on tap, friendly staff.", "business_id": "f5ntGOT9_0pCdeUaUVi9cg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vcAizeTLZeCKp0zVjfcImA", "review_id": "ayYzun2fopYw4s_UKXEkVA", "text": "I've seen a couple shows here.  Nice venue, good vibe.  Good bar selections.  They get a good diverse crowd.", "business_id": "f5ntGOT9_0pCdeUaUVi9cg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "55KLI8nAl2pFbzki7Cd56Q", "review_id": "VMvm5BLT52NpQxSKCSeWvQ", "text": "I've been here for shows many times through the years.  The venue is small, but it is cozy and has lots of charm.  I've seen stand up comedy, concerts, and other events here and for pretty much all of them I'd say there isn't a bad seat in the house.  \n\nSince it is small though, it tends to get crowded very quickly  - and in general there is not assigned seating for the shows - so definitely show up early (before doors open) to get the best seats, or to make sure you sit together if you are with a large group.   Parking is not the best, but If you don't mind a small walk parking in the neighborhood behind the theater is your best option.", "business_id": "f5ntGOT9_0pCdeUaUVi9cg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wx0VPcSd5-TfNmxg30GVBQ", "review_id": "HONglUN-V86J5vA51C67Dw", "text": "I love the Barrymore. I dig the vibe. I'm known to drive to Madison to see a show at the Barrymore even if the same band is playing the very next day at the Rave. It's a fact.  I like how laid back it is. I like the people who work there. I like the little plastic cups your beer comes in. I just plain like it.", "business_id": "f5ntGOT9_0pCdeUaUVi9cg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_ohPF8fo5ifWiMOrEPrC8Q", "review_id": "duDCYfm6C6FSpy7b8-b1qw", "text": "I was here a few months ago to watch a live show and though I wasn't a huge fan of the artist I figured you can't really go wrong with a live show.  I think I may have been wrong.  The show was good enough but everything else was just meh.  \n\nLet's begin with the parking situation.  There is no parking situation.  I drove around for close to 20 minutes until I found something and though the spot I found ended up being pretty decent I did have to circle the block for 20 minutes before I found it.  They have a parking lot in the back but it is really small and was full before I got there. \n\nAdditionally, I tried to get a drink before the show and tried to hit up a bar but there were no good bars in the area.  The bar I found, the name escapes me now, was cash only and looked so old.   With that said however, they did make a pretty good vodka gimlet.\n\nThe Barrymore Theatre itself was not any better.  The ticket person was certainly less than a bowl of sunshine and I got in only to discover that they only took cash.  When a place only takes cash I usually vow to myself not return.  I think I am going to stick to that for this venue as well.", "business_id": "f5ntGOT9_0pCdeUaUVi9cg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7_gmLR2Yeb6Cz8EiJEfQ8Q", "review_id": "bKgRVWl63Zg81L5irdYJyg", "text": "3.5 stars for the Barrymore Theater.\n\nI've been here to see a few shows over the years.  I've never really had a problem with the crowds or the seating. Yes, it does get a little bit packed for the GA shows, but if you get there early enough it's pretty easy to find the seating you want.  It's a decent place to see a show.  I had no problems finding parking around the corner from the venue, a few blocks away.  I had to walk a little, and in the wintertime that kind of sucks, but I would never pay for parking in this neighborhood.\n\nMy favorite part of this venue is the 'star' curtain on the ceiling.  Very cool and it creates a lot of ambiance.  This is an older theater and I really enjoy the ornate woodwork along the walls. The sound is fantastic, too.\n\nIf there's another artist that my husband and I want to see, we'll make the trek out to Madison to see it.", "business_id": "f5ntGOT9_0pCdeUaUVi9cg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sd4kstHD9zl4UIG47mSUCw", "review_id": "GehPyMs2k7WJp8SwL1rHxg", "text": "I've seen two of my favorite concerts in this theatre-Band of Horses and Dawes.  The size, history and proximity to my house are what I love about this place.  The drinks are slightly pricey but not crazy and the concert tickets are always reasonable-after just moving from Chicago I am astonished and happy as can be!  I would recommend coming here for a show anytime-plus there are several good restaurants/bars around!", "business_id": "f5ntGOT9_0pCdeUaUVi9cg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Nt66d9jvvakAMPf4BOQQrA", "review_id": "SM_aflFfvO11TtJ_NFRhSg", "text": "I love this place, I really do! No rail so front row is right on the stage. The ambiance here is great and there's some cool bars and restaurants to hang at before the show. Waiting for a reason to come back. (Umphrey's!)", "business_id": "f5ntGOT9_0pCdeUaUVi9cg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gPC41al8C-iMOsBWGUKdxQ", "review_id": "RSBpBNpzoUNUooSoH7W_Cw", "text": "Yes the Barrymore has a solid East Side vibe, and decent acoustics but from the patron's point of view it is a pit.  The seats are cramped and uncomfortable.  The dance area is small and you get the hairy eyeball from the cranky front rowers if you want to groove.  I've seen them throw people out for even dancing a foot into the aisle...at John Hiatt!  If you end up in the balcony- give it up and go home.  Don't even want to mention the bathrooms, dirty taps and awful popcorn.  And yes it is in perpetual decline and there seems to be no will to fix it up.  Maybe the various east side music fetes should pool their resources and work on that.  But my biggest beef of all is the lack of reserved seating.  Completely asinine.  Why make people wait outside for an hour or more to attend an event.  What? Do you think it \"builds character\"? Sorry, it is just stupid.", "business_id": "f5ntGOT9_0pCdeUaUVi9cg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AEIKxjduqqu545E3T2lHog", "review_id": "hYBauP_FgkZ7fCfBkbG8JA", "text": "In other cities or other years, I could see the Barrymore getting a higher score from me. But in the last few years, other venues in Madison have really stepped up their game, and the Barrymore doesn't seem to care about keeping up with its contemporaries.\n\nIts use of social media is near-archaic. The venue doesn't make an effort to create or even update pages for individual events, and good luck if you get any indication that a show is on track to sell out. And perhaps it's just my personal taste, but the Barrymore used to bring in excellent music acts on a much more regular basis. Now it just caters to the aging-hippie population of the neighborhood, preferring to fill its schedule with predictable offerings about far-left-leaning politics. These events don't offend my own political views, but they're often dull and serve as nothing more than an echo chamber for people who want their beliefs perpetually reaffirmed. They sell more tickets that way, so I'm not sure I can blame them for the strategy, but  I hardly ever like the shows there. Also, the tickets are 2-3 times more expensive than the tickets usually are at other live entertainment venues in town.\n\nThe building itself isn't falling into disrepair, like the Orpheum is (heartbreakingly, I might add), but areas of infrastructure could certainly benefit from attention. There is no public WiFi, and you'll be hard-pressed to get cell phone reception, even in the balcony. I do appreciate that the open dance area is slanted a bit so that we vertically-challenged folks have a chance to see, but if you want to be able to sit and see the acts, the balcony is your best bet. It's not often open, however, especially for shows that haven't sold a ton of tickets. I don't recall this being a problem at prior events, but at the show I attended last night, there were constant problems with microphone feedback, often necessitating acrobatics by the band itself. The tap beer selection is good, but that's pretty standard in this town. Bottled beer selection pales in comparison to other venues, and the liquor and wine options are slim pickings. The bar is cash-only. The only ATM in the place charges a $4 fee for each use, so if you need to withdraw cash, make sure to get enough in one go. The line can be enormous, and often is bisected by people exiting and entering the theater. The bathrooms are fairly clean and well-stocked, although I've used them on more than one occasion to discover that they were out of soap, necessitating the use of their hand sanitizer instead.  Also, the saloon-style doors are an easy way to get smacked in the face entering and exiting the bathroom, so exercise plenty of caution around them. The bathrooms are so tiny that the lines are formed outside the doors. They also don't sell earplugs, so make sure you bring your own.\n\nBottom line: in the rare event that they have a show I want to see, I'll go, but I make sure to bring plenty of cash, my own earplugs, and my plastic Barrymore cups (drinks are 50 cents cheaper when you remember to bring your cups back).", "business_id": "f5ntGOT9_0pCdeUaUVi9cg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "193lklsjkfX7wNgGWbEsBQ", "review_id": "zyEGj_s4VF7zZVBhaHm6SA", "text": "The Barrymore Theater and the Rousers.\n\nSpent the Night Cheatin and Drinkin at the Barrymore Theater May 17th.   I haven't been in the Atwood Ave area in over 20 years.  The whole area has a great Vibe going.  Looks like me and the Gal will have another place to hang out.  \n\nThe Barrymore Theater...\nIt may be old, it may have shown porn back in the day, but it still has the blinking stars on the ceiling.   This is a great place to watch a live band.  You got stadium seating if that is your thing, and enough room in front of the stage to dance.   Did I mention they have Tap beer??  Not just crappy tap beer, but 8 different craft beers.  I am a Fan!!!   \n4 Stars.\n\nThe Rousers,\nWhat can I say?  Wow!   It must have been 1987 last time I saw the Greatest Rockabilly band ever.  It was amazing to hear songs off the Rousers \"In without Knocking\" EP.  I have the Vinyl but nothing to play it on, so I was excited to pick up a Frank Furillo Signed CD!    This was an epic show.  They sounded great, and their stage presence is second to none.  This was their 30th anniversary Show, and what a show it was.  They pulled out all the stops and left everything on stage.  It was great to see fellow former Mother's Pub employees and customers. I drove down from Minneapolis but I was talking to a guy who could bet that He came in from Montana to see the Band.  Let me just say I was blown away by the whole night. \n6 out of 5 stars!!!!\n\nIf you have never seen them.  You still have the chance.\nCELEBRATE FATHER'S DAY WITH\nTHE ROUSERS\nSUNDAY JUNE 15TH\n83rd ANNUAL COTTAGE GROVE FIREMAN'S FESTIVAL\nCOTTAGE GROVE, WI\n2-5 PM IN THE BIG BEER TENT\nADMISSION IS FREE", "business_id": "f5ntGOT9_0pCdeUaUVi9cg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p4ySEi8PEli0auZGBsy6gA", "review_id": "H9npQDdej7vHqx9s4JQTfg", "text": "A lot of selection. There wasn't anybody else there when we stopped in so we didn't know if it was open or closed. Once we found it it was open, we helped ourselves to a delicious scoop. Nothing wrong the place, just in an off location.", "business_id": "0FdNeZAx-afgg8HV9oyqSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "lC0KGXmIhyjzghBUlVnkhQ", "review_id": "qIS8z8AXvCTfNtkKGPH8kg", "text": "And so begins a series of reviews about dairy... from Maidon's newest non-dairy eater. (that's me) \n\nIronic?\n\nChocolate Shoppe is bomb if you're a fan of flavors but don't really care about aesthetics. The inside is a little dingy, I wouldn't say grimy, that makes it sound like the place needs a good scrubbin' and that's not the case. It just needs a little TLC. Perhaps some paint and some new furniture would give the place the breath of fresh air it needs. There's a decent amount of seating outdoors though, and that's nice to sit, lick, watch the world go by. \n\nBut let's talk about the important stuff, the ice cream. One word for ya, and not even a real one ZOREO. Shiz is bomb. They take their dark DARK chocolate ice cream and wrap in marshmallow and oreo cookies. What? Huh? It's true. And it's awesome. \n\nI'll be back to try other flavors and update this bad boy accordingly, but let's be honest CS, you can only go up from here.", "business_id": "0FdNeZAx-afgg8HV9oyqSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t-CIsDr8WTHAYDJtYtbY1g", "review_id": "RafXPjITHOndWfUctLEnBA", "text": "+Service\n+Ice cream (I had the zanzimint - yum! dark chocolate and mint in perfect proportions!)\n+One sugarless and three non-dairy ice cream options\n+Gluten free cones, wafer and sugar options!\n\nRecommend.", "business_id": "0FdNeZAx-afgg8HV9oyqSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "ocrl96zql-OJY1GbuiIMbw", "text": "The urge for a sweet snack struck the other night, so we hopped into the car and scurried over to the ice cream shop, just a few minutes before they were scheduled to close.\n\n+ Friendly staff member\n+ HUUUUUUUGE selection of ice creams\n+ Mint Avalanche!!! Yes, please\n+ Generous scoop/portion\n+ Reasonably priced\n- Rock-hard ice cream; like seriously - concrete hard... I broke not one, but two, plastic spoons while trying to consume my bounty. The server struggled to dish the ice cream as well; she really had to claw at it. I don't want it to be soft-serve, but wowser... this stuff was ridiculous.\n\n+ Clean venue\n- Dated and hospital-operating-room bright - crikey!\n+ Plenty of parking", "business_id": "0FdNeZAx-afgg8HV9oyqSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EODtZCvSn13sLsPIAmvJ7g", "review_id": "r_M01L-GLMcvZgDcGLYZ4Q", "text": "Look, I am going to be perfectly honest here...... I have a problem, and that problem is Zoreo ice cream. I had never heard of it until I moved in next door to a Chocolate Shoppe, and now I can't stop eating it. I used to enjoy things in life, like riding my bike, hiking, and playing board games...now? I just eat Zoreo ice cream all day and night. Ever since I had that first scoop, nothing else has seemed worth it. \n\nOh, the rest of the store is okay. Sure, the employees are friendly. The location is pretty good. Prices are good considering the massive quantities of ice cream that is shoveled into your cup or cone. But,  none of this matters anymore....so long as they have a full container of Zoreo, all will be okay.", "business_id": "0FdNeZAx-afgg8HV9oyqSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_xf2ECTRftPV4bzK4mGYEg", "review_id": "wzP0zU5igNnJP0-679hH8Q", "text": "Two stars for excellent pricing on eyewear and a pretty good selection.  No real 'names' so if you're looking for Coach sunglasses, move along.\n\nI needed new glasses, so prescription in hand I went shopping for frames.  Actually, I found JCP Optical by accident, didn't know they even HAD an optical center.  Found a great pair of frames and a great price, handed over my RX and completed the order.  SImple, huh?  Not quite.  It took THREE tries and FOUR WEEKS to get my eyeglasses.  Apparently, their glasses are made in New Jersey by blind elves who lack the ability to grind glass using sophisticated machinery.  \n\nMany phone calls and much ado ensues, finally I receive my glasses no less than 30 days from the date of order.  That was frustrating, but to their credit, they gave me half off the final price.", "business_id": "YSXuWnwzfC7EN2ZMB_A2Ng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oSA746-4MCJpWorJkzxqpQ", "review_id": "yqjWCT2y2Dz71jbUy-NJ3g", "text": "Have any of you been to JCPenney recently? WOW! It's on the up!\n\nFirst of all, the new pricing policy is great. Three tiers: 1) standard price, 2) month-long specials, 3)markdowns straight to \"best price\" - so if you see something with the red tag you know that it's the lowest it'll be. And, wow, they are going low. \n\nI got my little cousin 5 shirts, 1 skort, and a pair of jeans for $17 2 weeks ago for her birthday. Yes, kids clothes are cheaper than adult clothes in general, but this was just a steal.  Last night I found a pair of M-N-G (Mango) jeans for $5. FIVE DOLLARS! And they're doing a total remodel of the store and have already installed a really fashion-forward jeans department featuring Levi's products (which, sadly, have never worked for me - but it's still a well designed department) and a really wonderful, if a bit small, shoe department.\n\nFashion-wise, having lived in Europe for 3 years I can say with confidence that the M-N-G line that Mango is doing for Penney's is sometimes even better than the stuff in their standard stores in the UK and Europe (I kept noticing this on trips to the US). They've also got other designer collaborations and seem to be trying to compete with the fashion-forward nature of Target, etc. while keeping hold on the more traditional department store branding as well.\n\nSince moving back to the US in the Spring, I've been shopping more at Penney's that I had in probably the 5 years before I left. This location and the West Towne location are really making great strides.", "business_id": "YSXuWnwzfC7EN2ZMB_A2Ng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jqMa8QhylASA1HT_CG9RyQ", "review_id": "r-nJ7SQ-Y_MwadBewDbERw", "text": "I've read about how poorly Penney's is doing, and I hope they can get it together because I like this place. I really like their exercise wear (I found these fantastic running bras for less than $20!!) and they seem to always have lots of stuff marked down. \n\nThey also have, at least in the women's section, quite a few dressing rooms, which I LOVE. \n\nI discovered their ship-to-store option and am a fan. You find your items on the website (there are reviews for most things, also appreciated), order and pay for them, and have them sent to the Penney's of your choice. If you get more than $25 of merchandise they ship to the store for free. You waltz in to any register and give them your info (you need your phone number and the credit card you used, if I remember right), then they get on the walkie-talkie and have somebody bring your bag/box to the register. I recommend not going during a super-busy time if possible, but otherwise it didn't take long at all.", "business_id": "YSXuWnwzfC7EN2ZMB_A2Ng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CRyOc3Njbf0jtRptTs5s2w", "review_id": "W-RtfT1yEIh7Vavkscu4UA", "text": "I went there this weekend for my girlfriend's senior prom; the staff was really friendly and helpful. I got the standard king bed room, it wasn't fancy but it did the trick. There prices are good; I might go back someday.", "business_id": "Wk8sSxmxDdj_n4WJJRRLwQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PnY4sTubvcOghQCGHdbF4A", "review_id": "r-IoNyXLqa9Kyp62vyjA_Q", "text": "Stayed on a business trip seeking to save money on the nightly rate. Spending $10 more a night would have been worth it to book another room. Rooms were old, TV was junky and bathrooms were ok. The staff was pleasant and helpful. The location was perfect.\n\nSkip the complimentary breakfast as the choices are slim and offerings looked old. Complimentary coffee was a nice touch if you could pour more than 1 oz. at a time.\n\nGood location, low prices, below par rooms. I'd recommend spending a few bucks more to stay at Comfort Inn or Holiday Inn.", "business_id": "Wk8sSxmxDdj_n4WJJRRLwQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1Ie25LhajosgATPgBMkOHg", "review_id": "L5gBuWkUy-ecAQwOk4a-4g", "text": "Unfortunately, we had to stay here during the week of Epic's UGM 2013 conference.  \n\nMy room was dirty.  The rooms had a stale, mildew smell.  The shower/tub looked like it had a layer of grime that needed a lot of scrubbing and disinfectant.  \n\nThe few positives about this place are: 1) free HBO; 2) it is located near a handful of restaurants.  \n\nI hope this will be my first and last time staying in an Econo Lodge.  Ugh.", "business_id": "Wk8sSxmxDdj_n4WJJRRLwQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v8iq7FG8Be9eXbNXQ0_szw", "review_id": "zMnmsFjLCgAK4mQDV1e1kA", "text": "I went into get my zipper fixed on my boot. He did a good job on the boot but the customer service wasn't great.  I used my card for the small cost but he complained about it because he said he gets charged for the purchase. I can understand his side of it but I thought he could have been more friendlier about it. Unsure if I would go back", "business_id": "7DG41ejpSiTI-qDyBYFxwQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0XEKCZtTEC-59_A4iwechQ", "review_id": "zvI9RRTz4VQ-GbQKX-B2XA", "text": "I have taken many shoes, boots, a few purses, chaps, and leather coats, to have fixed and have always been very pleased with their work, service, and efficiency. I could take my items to a place closer to me, but it's worth driving a bit out of my way to know I'll be treated well.", "business_id": "7DG41ejpSiTI-qDyBYFxwQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jqMa8QhylASA1HT_CG9RyQ", "review_id": "0bAOrrxpGA9CXskMYyvMGQ", "text": "The closest shoe repair place to me is closed for a while, so I ventured to the north side of Madison. When I got to this place (in a little strip mall, parking wasn't an issue) there was a sign that they were opening at noon instead of 9am that day. Luckily I got there at noon, not 9am. \n\nI dropped off my shoes (red leather maryjanes with some busted elastic) with the older gentleman in charge of what seems to be a one-man show. He was polite enough. Not friendly, not brusque.  He said to come back in a week, told me how much it would be, and gave me my numbered ticket. \n\nI returned in a week, got my lovely shoes (perfectly repaired, he re-did the elastic on the other shoe so they'd match), paid him, and was back in my car (parked right in front of the shop) in no time. I'd be happy to take any other leather goods to this shop for fixing up.", "business_id": "7DG41ejpSiTI-qDyBYFxwQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DLmoYnzCUz1Z0EnJT1NPqQ", "review_id": "Xn8ElBPz9b4xKQCfUxyzRQ", "text": "If your shoe repair is anything harder than a busted elastic, you're better off going someplace else. The man who does the repairs shies away from any projects that seem involved, for example, gluing the shoe back on a shoe. How hard is that, really? I took in a boot where the sole was coming off and he didn't even look at it before saying no. \"Are you sure there's absolutely nothing you can do to fix it?\" \"NOPE.\" He may also have added that no one could possibly fix it but Eastside Shoe Repair was more than willing to give it a shot. (Eastside Shoe not only said they could fix it, but they also did it for free. Definitely skip this place and head over to Eastside for quality shoe repairs with friendly customer service.)\n\nIn summary: curmudgeonly old dude will refuse to fix your shoes, go to Eastside Shoe Repair.", "business_id": "7DG41ejpSiTI-qDyBYFxwQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "48NxwczYWIGytgO-q93AdQ", "review_id": "F4xS3-J2OwHG0JLWug8hkw", "text": "Once in a while you run into a shop that really does things well and, when that happens to me, I like to give them a shout-out. Today it was Heel and Sole a shoe repair place on Sherman (in Madison). I thought I was going to be dropping off my leather coat to get the zipper replaced. Instead he asked a few questions and said, \"Let's try a smaller repair first.\" He took my coat to the back and two minutes later had repaired it. When I tried to pay him, he laughed and said, \"No. No charge. Go away, now.\" (In a very funny way -- not at all rude.) Day = made.", "business_id": "7DG41ejpSiTI-qDyBYFxwQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W9Lz5htnRPYn4hcV7Nu5gQ", "review_id": "3T5-IwnL9A9uuSd9VP7Z9Q", "text": "I couldn't find Taco City but the Rocky's/TacoCity are the same business.  The soft shell tacos are small I'm used to big hungry-man's portion of tacos.   Did they change the size?  It seemed to take forever in the drive-thru and I was the only customer in line.  Do they just fool-around since their used to closing so early.  It was right after 8pm but not close to 9pm. I always order my pizza thru pickup so I'm surprised they haven't shut down yet.  What   would I do if they shut down?", "business_id": "jo-BEjs7UYovOAupDAN_yw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zee7YpFdx96E2sOUgj7F-Q", "review_id": "jWKn5atqfqVn0XOBgzcngg", "text": "The drive thru is the issue here.... One word SLOW. I'm a huge Rockys fan but I'll drive to the east side location bc this location is just way too slow! It takes a solid 10-15 min. For the drive thru and sometimes the pizza is old and  nasty bc its sat too long. It's too bad bc there's not alot of competition on the north side.", "business_id": "jo-BEjs7UYovOAupDAN_yw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q17PC4oNO1kld8IgTLAwOQ", "review_id": "2W2i3zDxE981jgPl-21FSQ", "text": "they are now CLOSED FOR BUSINESS! You have to go to the eastside one now if you want to have Rocky's.", "business_id": "jo-BEjs7UYovOAupDAN_yw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bix1OVPHoxtFQBQj7Dv2RA", "review_id": "t-90-4ti6sNUqAfBp1IKcA", "text": "Really efficient denny's! Great in a pinch.", "business_id": "lNE3gOMb724YPlZAA8WlXQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CRyOc3Njbf0jtRptTs5s2w", "review_id": "ecRiIJ_3I-6RawgWCZ4DNg", "text": "Great staff, open 24-7, clean, and they have security there at night so when things started to get shaky with certain customers they fix the issue fast", "business_id": "lNE3gOMb724YPlZAA8WlXQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tFz9WMxYh8jXNQE4wIuyJQ", "review_id": "ra1c6EVk0n3Q5_QfN6miOQ", "text": "Horrible food. It takes real effort to botch up a turkey sandwich...so because of their obvious diligence in that regard, I'm giving them one star.", "business_id": "lNE3gOMb724YPlZAA8WlXQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XE-EtNY1ogC6XdLYhYVVFQ", "review_id": "Q0rw3jbGwaUkF2-VJS_HiA", "text": "It's Denny's.  What can I say.  Typical chain food.  Service is good.  Kids love it.  Comfortable atmosphere.  Prices are low.", "business_id": "lNE3gOMb724YPlZAA8WlXQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "959Iwm6_4XyHwawzArdjAw", "review_id": "Wr6xuu-4nzTtCQ_BcIhdBA", "text": "For starters, this place has a very strong moldy smell to it. From looking at the old stained carpets, this seems where it may be comming from.  Next, I ordered a soda and my glass was dirty and had oily stains from it.  I've been to other Denny's Resturants, but this by far is the dirtiest establishment I've been to.  I was afraid to try the food, fearing that the Kitchen (shielded from view) would be worse than what customers are able to see.  I would recommend someone inspect the air quality and cleaniness of this establishment.", "business_id": "lNE3gOMb724YPlZAA8WlXQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fyDcTk5Pj35t6lPy4KvbCQ", "review_id": "3jpMDlP3DHDggcBpHVTHOg", "text": "My favorite place for fast food in Madison - I have both locations in my cell phone for quicker pickup.  If it's Thursday try the Shrimp in Cream Sauce or Crawfish in Cream Sauce special....any other day, the Red Beans'n'Rice with Double Sausage will never treat you wrong!", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "atctfIstoOXt5VgG6fzvOQ", "review_id": "FaYdrlCCyXS5fhX0yoLatA", "text": "Arguably the best thing about Madison. Real. Legit. Not Playing. Close your eyes, bite into the shrimp etouffee, and you feel like the gulf is close.", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r7SKNI3EAkxMihlU97imYQ", "review_id": "QeaYmntc5eJyOxcAJ3VEDA", "text": "I lived near the Monroe St. location and frequented this place regularly.  Everything is super fresh and authentic. I was always a big fan of the crawfish etoufee with a big slab of cornbread.  The spice could be a little inconsistent though, which is probably a result of having super fresh spices one time and then not the next time.  No big deal though as it was always delicious either way. I regret that I have never had a po' boy from this place, but that is something I will have to remedy ASAP. I also wish that it was easier to eat at the place. I know it is takeout, but it always sucked having to walk home smelling the beautiful aromas roll out of the box. Or, alternatively when it was 40 below/snowing/raining/etc.", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "uSlKnryLlnD3mvmG6DIyCg", "review_id": "cgQ4qPIkk3VmVhUc-CgyRg", "text": "New Orleans Take Out is all around greatness.  I absolutely love this place and everything on the menu.  When I was a kid the best times were when my father would take an afternoon delivery to the east side and swing by NOTO on the way back.  It was always such a great surprise when my sister and I would be called in for dinner, and right away you could smell those spices!  Those are some of my favorite memories, and to this day I get a rush of excitement just walking in to the place when I get that first waft...  It really is the best outside of the Gulf.\n\nI really can't even start on what my favorites are because every time I pick something off the menu it becomes my new favorite.  The po' boys are without exception great.  The roast beef was my first love, and I keep coming back to this one.  The French bread is perfect - crisp and the perfect texture for the sandwich.  It took me a while to try the fried oyster po' boy - I was not so adventurous as a kid - but after trying this I see why this is my mother's favorite.  The Gulf shrimp and the fried chicken are incredible.  This place is a 5 star easily on the strength of the po' boys alone, but the rest of the menu is not to be skipped.  The jambalaya is great for those that can't take too much heat, and even better with a bit of Tabasco for those that can.  The shrimp creole - HOO BOY!  Spicy but not excessive, it has enough heat to get you sweating and the flavors are spot on.  Same for the shrimp etouffee.  The red beans & rice with double sausage is my all-time favorite comfort food.  Most of the time I can't make up my mind, so I hit up the Mardi Gras combo, which gives you all three.  Perfection!  And it all comes with a piece of cornbread to finish it all off.  \n\nI've only been to the Fordem location, though there is another on Monroe Street.  I'm certain that had I not graduated prior to this location opening I would have made it a regular destination.  As it is, I love coming down Sherman then Fordem, and you're suddenly right there looking at the mural on the side of the building.  I call ahead whenever I plan to stop, but about half the time it is straight up impulse that brings me there.  No matter whatever else happens that day, it's always a good day if you've been to New Orleans Take Out.", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ZYaumz29bl9qHpu-KVtMGA", "review_id": "fwO-CPsGR3q0UTHxIAPvxA", "text": "I've never been to New Orleans, so I don't know if that makes me somehow less qualified to review this place.  But, I suspect a fair amount of people have never been to China, and it doesn't stop them from reviewing PF Changs.\n\nANYWAY, the thing about NOTO whenever I have eaten there is that I am always expecting it to be way greater than it really is because of the way people talk about it.  I am always expecting this transcendent experience, but really, all I get is a styrofoam container of some spicy slop that really has no real flavor underneath the initial tongue shock of cayenne pepper.", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zvNimI98mrmhgNOOrzOiGg", "review_id": "0K4d-t3n3VS721A8yDaAEg", "text": "This is definitely the place for Cajun. When you go in there I want you to expect a special of the day, homemade lemonade, and a everything made from scratch type feel. This isn't a place where you meet a hostess and they seat you. Just expect the best beans and rice outside of New Orleans.", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "fcjZqz5cS_JU8e4tpmeqqA", "review_id": "Ajrv8Q_-ZF9fWrKiAn1Q0w", "text": "I am kind of in love with this place.\n\nThe chicken po' boy has haunted me ever since I left Madison back in 2000 - perfect french roll, mayo, lettuce, tomato, pickle, and seasoned fried chicken breast = what you need.\n\nAlso what you need? an order of dirty rice. And that shit is spicy! Get a soda from the machine out front and walk to Tenny Park. Life is good.", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tnIhMSyKWLnHrQyBPSV6yw", "review_id": "IV0M4wDGkJjDfaQ1Uqqs8A", "text": "back in my younger days of bakery, I worked at the bakery that supplied NOTO with french bread.   It had to be a certain length, a certain crust, and a certain color if it wasn't......................YIKES!!\n\nI figured if he had such a high standard of quality for his bread, that the same mind of detail would apply to his food, and I was right., I used to eat at his restuarant faithfully every week.....then i moved :(\n\nI was in town so I stopped in on friday for some lunch.  The food was excellent.   I ordered the fried fish with sauce pecan meuniere and the fried cod po' boy.   The bread was ok (I stand by the bread we used to make years ago....it was just perfect), the fish was fried to perfection and the lettuce, tomato, and pickle were just right.    as for the fried fish with the pecan sauce,   I got a half order.  wasn't enough.  I had forgotten just how great the sauce with the rice and the fish really were.    \n\nGo here for some great food.", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ke-FCDxbWKN4jF68tj8iIA", "review_id": "k7RYDOWq8fVE2YmpopffDg", "text": "One of my all time favorite places in Madison;  I like it so much that I had them cater my wedding.  I have been eating at NOTO for at least 20 years, and the food is consistently good.  I always have a hard time deciding what to get... the shrimp etouffee?  A shrimp po' boy with Creole sauce?  Or one of the daily specials like the pecan fish or the Cajun meatballs?  The cornbread is also worth noting for its yumminess.", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1F7vgaLA0qyRApl4MiEprw", "review_id": "pQNWS7qeD42kBQzJgL31Ug", "text": "I'm a total foodie and Chicago is great for me except we don't have NOTO. The best of the best for Creole/Cajun. Lived down south, been to N'awlins many times when I was a kid in the 70's. NOTO is the best hands down. Wish some adventuresome entrepreneur would migrate NOTO down to Chicago. It would be a huge success I am sure. We don't have anything that is even close to as good so we have to make our own or take a trip up to Madison! :)", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "eXIskwLm8NWcctCPTk6Opg", "review_id": "ybPUmyp38Y-vVacrkva_hw", "text": "Ever since my husband (native to Madison) took me here, I always make several trips out from Chicago every year... otherwise my cravings for the Shrimp Creole, Red Beans and Rice with double sausage, Gumbo, Chicken Po' Boy, Jambalaya, and really anything else Roussos has got goin' on that day....will cause me to go into NOTO withdrawal. Oh! And who can forget the Panola hot sauce he uses! There is so much soul in this food and super flavor, but really it's Roussos' own personal touch that makes it so unique. The food is truly special. So get yo' self out to NOTO but make sure to bring your appetite!", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QNpgj816VNT_Q8uCDC9E-A", "review_id": "UKXotwe4cIEyrnQIBjatWw", "text": "this place is on my list at least a couple times a month, and it's probably the only restaurant in madison that can claim that.  \n\nThe only thing I've got to say on the negative side is the crawfish off season are a bit mealy and I have switched to shimp.  everything else is spot on, esp the read beans and rice.  oh, and it's closed on  sunday...which is always the day you start to crave a po' boy. \n\nWhat do I say you get.  for 2 ppl, we get a full order of shrimp etoufee, shimp creole and a red bean and rice double meat.  all with french bread.  it's a ton of food but oh so good.", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z_OGLIb5EVhw2OYy1_MP7Q", "review_id": "DaQiwMjj38vlW0TV96BPkw", "text": "My boyfriend and I discuss food often and he talked about his place with reverence always.  Well OMG.. it REALLY is special.  A simple chicken poboy made right..  Dipping it into certain soups of the day (curry chicken and creole cheeseburger were my favorites).  We call them dipping sauces (lol) and have even gone so far as to plan a trip to Madison based on the soups that day.  And their etouffe labelled \"too hot to eat\" actually lives up to its name while still retaining seriously good flavor is another rare find indeed.", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GuC8C0jc45fCYrnvh7s8zA", "review_id": "8jlqHi9IjY9c71enZL1jVw", "text": "Oyster Po'Boy is money.  Their bread is really good and the taste is unique.", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "15Z7MuvZn5_RwayIqHNiPA", "review_id": "5BaTFDM_L2bvLPGZ8T_AUQ", "text": "The Jambalaya is better than I've had in New Orleans. New Orleans Take out is one of the best values in the city. Can't say enough about it.", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6Y9IY1Q44QxorqNs_nOgMQ", "review_id": "Z9Pw0J6z8_pc1i0AKjJLKg", "text": "Good food for a good price...\n\nI finally got to try out the New Orleans Take Out Restaurant and was fairly impressed. The wife and I split an order of etoufee and black beans and rice. It was plenty of food. Nothing too fancy, but it was tasty. I will definitely be going back and will hopefully try out a poboy and some of their other dishes. . \n\nFor the people saying no place to sit. Are you sure you are rating the correct location? They had plenty of tables there complete with copies of the northside news paper, isthmus and the onion.", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7h5nixygijGdRfapqorBuQ", "review_id": "7XquPrdh6WcpWrg3owgSgw", "text": "Went here for the first time last night. Thought i'd give it try based on the ratings. Im originally from the south so i was a little aprehensive about trying it, but thankfully i was totally suprised! Husband had the red beans n rice with smoked sausage, i had the shrimp creole and we got a half order of wings. Everything was excellent and very authentic. Although i will warn you, it is not for those with sensitive mouths! Cajun is spicy food and this def lived up to that! Will be going back", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vKJNf7GNOGw2OGgW03bY6A", "review_id": "yG6hClioijasdayTox6rJw", "text": "Since I lived in Madison (about 8 years ago) the po' boys at NOTO have haunted me!  The pursuit of a po' boy as good as this has eluded me through 4 cities and countless \"nope, not as good\"s.  I'm such a fan I bought a tank top on my last visit!\n\nPerfect bread, perfect seasonings - be it oyster, shrimp, crawfish or chicken.    Whenever I'm back in Madison (which is, unfortunately, rarely, I take friends to get a \"sandwich as big as yo head\" and they never leave disappointed.\n\nAs I remember it, NOTO is that kind of hole in the wall place that newcomers hesitate to try out.  My advice - do it!  As much as I love these sandwiches I hardly ever order them out anymore because I know they will never be as good as at New Orleans Take Out in Madison, WI.", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FnlELEMlXcqe2dVPht6sdg", "review_id": "ECJOp7JuNo51CNeNv1EPWw", "text": "I love the food here. Love the vibe.", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "bJu5pXLZppRnKpNbTrIeFA", "review_id": "hIY2ja4eqIskARCY7eD-_w", "text": "Allow me to express my undying love for New Orleans Take-Out. \n\nI lived in Madison almost 8 years ago and have yet to find another shrimp po' boy even remotely close to the delicacy at NOTO. It's one of those hole in the wall places that looks scary and not hygienic on the outside but is completely amazing and totally worth it. \n\nI remember the first time my dad took me for a \"sandwich as big as yo head.\" I had just taken the ACT as a 6th grader and afterwards all I was really capable of was mumbling simple sentences. I remember being surprised that dad wasn't kidding, the sandwich really was as big as my head. And that it was like, really awesome. My fam were instantly regulars.\n\n8 years and 3 citites later, the search continues. I'm not even asking for a better sandwich (I don't think one exists), but one that's just as good (it seems like that doesn't exist either).\n\nOh and if this review sounds similar to the one by Sheena F. it's because she's my sister. It's a family obsession.", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0cLhHMSrQzzBWLHVXtmIGg", "review_id": "vEoDsbeoaeFe0N6tmoVYVQ", "text": "Good shrimp jambalaya but great cornbread in a developing neighborhood.  A future spot on Food Network's Diners, Drive-ins and Dives show.", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Td4OQegYkq8nH7b2NWvyXg", "review_id": "WK3iLkM-g3x7raFLVAh-aA", "text": "Been to New Orleans...this place is just as good as anything there.  Today's shrimp in cream sauce was outstanding.", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "m4kQmSq7T5NY3byX8Ef8JQ", "review_id": "zUgnm_jVreLq6Cu2tf7K8Q", "text": "Good food, slightly high prices.\n\nI had the crawfish etouffee, my standard cajun dish.  It was quite good.  My brother had red beans and rice with sausage, which he loved.  Our friend had red beans and rice.  All were good.  No leftovers, but we were full.  The fresh lemonade was good; the maple bacon pralin was meh.", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IInda4FTlhLhny1wyCgPrw", "review_id": "SiV9eCtz0k1nQEFrTgeweA", "text": "Not the friendliest staff, but this place is one of the true gems in town all things-considered.", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qCM5MLHiIaDXpMSG66zkmw", "review_id": "1cq5XRES_KgPeK3j3rs3SA", "text": "Good food but totally overpriced.", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kxUv-w-Z0J3VbAXpFr9h2g", "review_id": "yxdqbCcdGZmI4-Ghv7Fozg", "text": "While in Madison for a ski trip, I tapped into the almighty resource that is Yelp to find some unique eats. I didn't want to eat any of the other chain garbage that all the other tourists were eating near the hotel. Enter NOTO. What an awesome little find!\n\nAfter reading some of the reviews, I wanted to try a little bit of everything. The woman at the counter suggested we try the Mardi Gras Combo and the popular Shrimp Po' Boy sandwich. I wanted to try the dirty rice and was told that I could substitute the regular rice in the Combo for dirty rice. Yes, please!\n\nFirst, I'd like to clarify that the sandwich is NOT as big as other reviews may make it out to be. It's a standard French roll with a standard amount of fillings BUT the flavors are admittedly some of the best I've ever had. The juxtaposition of creamy, tangy sauce with the crunchy, juicy shrimp combined with the fresh lettuce will have you swooning for more.\n\nOn to the combo... What a cornucopia (nods to Candice G.) of beautifully tasty french creole goodness all nestled magically in compartmentalized order without any compartments in the take-out box. It traveled several miles successfully in the manner as well. The warnings of the menu and lady at the counter on the spiciness of the dirty rice and shrimp creole were accurate. It was a flavorful, creeping sort of spice that increased with each bite. Absolutely fantastic.\n\nThe name \"take-out\" is rather misleading because there is ample seating inside the place and many interesting jazz memorabilia to peruse over while eating so eat-in instead of taking-out as the name suggests.\n\nI'll definitely be making a stop here again whenever I'm in the Madison area for some good ol' N'Orleans style cookin'.", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fzvX93h2jQtnp5g7I0Ehaw", "review_id": "Pb9LfIkv15PJFs1okkoTFg", "text": "I've always meant to order from  here, but I used to go to New Orleans so often that it's never been pressing issue. Finally, one day the cravings got to us, so we tried the place out.\n\nThe place was exceptionally easy to order from. They don't play 1,000 questions with you, which is nice. The menu is easy to find online if you don't have a paper copy. \n\nI admit, when I picked up our order and got it home, we were slightly dismayed at the quantity. We ordered two dishes for three people. We spend a lot of time in the Big Easy and have become accustomed to ordering from the locals' joints which cater to the service people. Large portions, cheap prices. \n\nThen we tasted it. We had the large trio (combination of a few things) and it was so good -- the flavors were great, the stuff was actually spicy, and I found I could love jambalaya (normally not a fan).  We also go a shrimp po'boy -- I was so excited that it tasted almost exactly at the one we get from our normal go-to place in the Quarter. \n\nWhile the quantity was less than we expected, the quality was superior to what we get at our little dive joints. You can definitely see they emphasize flavor and texture, rather than giving you a week's worth of food. That works for me -- we were all full off our dishes and very happy.", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zyF_MhJIUpwWUPUMtGNYLQ", "review_id": "beSlADjf57BjQcTcFUaXVA", "text": "Overall felt like the food lacked flavor. The jambalaya and gumbo seemed blah to both of us. The BBQ shrimp and cornbread were both good.", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v_7KW52Z8r_su8v4uV98MA", "review_id": "EbFVYw4R6GcDyf7Za9JZ0Q", "text": "I have been going to both of the NOTO places for many years now, I would have gone four stars but there are some quality problems at the eastside shop.  It is closest to our house so we would like to go there but over the years we have gotten a few inedible poorly prepared dishes from the east side establishment and when it is good it still seems lower quality vegetables and such, less fresh like the food has been in a steam table for a while.  \n\nThe downtown establishment I have never had a bad dish from as a result we drive across the isthmus to get takeout which is a bit of a schlep so we order from them less often then we might otherwise.", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ebB8rLs1iACfEJBXr9HN3g", "review_id": "s7Rpw8B9rE2OZr4-qWVp8Q", "text": "best place ever and good gumbo and chicken filet", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ffa864LL90s6oxImKPI7pw", "review_id": "niaNODkq-uUqs4xE92IPlA", "text": "Hubby had the fish with pecans, and LOVED it.\nI, on the other hand had an absolutely pitiful shrimp Po Boy.  Big ole piece of bread, 8 shrimp set on the bread to try to cover space (it doesn't), smidge of lettuce (not necessarily a bad thing), and mushy disgusting tomatoes.  Take a bite, and all you taste is bread.  Never again.", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ehh697zs5Ao_RAGjdudA6Q", "review_id": "zEuk9KN5k6XovzcORTzIDA", "text": "I had the red beans and white rice with cornbread, dirty rice, fries. Not quite what my granny used to make. But the dirty rice was spicy and I added it to the bland white rice and beans to add flavor to it. It was ok buy upset my stomach. Cornbread was dense and moist? Flavorless though. I wanted some warm buttery cornbread goodness. Nope. The fries and bbq sauce was all I liked in my order.", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "SSGzCtibsyfSDnz8ZXH2_A", "review_id": "P8QvXzOclPfvfkbDDoF-Hg", "text": "I love this place!!!! It's an authentic hole in the wall kind if place with the best Cajun food in Wisconsin. I have been to New Orleans and eating here takes me right back! The food is fresh and delicious! My favorite way to treat myself. Highly recommend", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y9RSsG9I11XaFzn2H6KtVg", "review_id": "IxlP5ti4MRDjHA_Wp2EBow", "text": "I just love this place. Nothing else like in Madison!", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TymK5byoMKhdW-r8QhxoJg", "review_id": "lSSBSaptUQwTzcS8yr1hhw", "text": "Can I give zero stars? I didn't even get to eat. As soon as we walked in the cashier looked at us and walked in the back and never came back out. The cooks were outside smoking and gossiping about the night before's drunk. This was at 6 pm. Prime dinner time. The tables were all dirty. The visible part of the kitchen was messy and cross contaminated. Overall, we were flagrantly ignored. We left after ten minutes of non-service. I was very sad because I had heard such good reviews and the menu looked good, but the facilities were sketchy.", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iKBS0S0l_PZ_iEaKw8W9bA", "review_id": "0zEuMMltEqR6fRMrezybLg", "text": "love the too hot to eat shrimp etouffe favorite spicy dish in madison all the kinds of po boys ive tried have been very good could have better beverage selection i like the cornbread", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QUQVn0-xQfm3gkyXC8u26w", "review_id": "ooiqP-y2znasKhAVHOIEMA", "text": "So much on the menu, I wish I could have tried more.  I made the decision to go with a half order and should have gone with the full.  The beans are amazing - I ran into a some great flavors. The rice is just right not mushy not hard.  The french bread is yum, though I personally could use heaps of butter on it. Good mercy this red beans and rice with sausage is good. \n\nI wish I had found this place sooner.  \n\nPrices are reasonable too. \n\n4 *'s because it's my first time there and \"Yay! I'm a fan.\" Hope to make it 5 after the next visit.", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "b2z-VskoGBHP9IjVvDM_kw", "review_id": "MfySci9r3e-PRk2SzLjbVA", "text": "A Madison institution for all the right reasons. The soups are just perfect. Creole cheeseburger is one you should try. The Po boys  are my favorite. The rice and beans are overpriced. John is the original owner and totally legit. Place looks like a Louisiana dive, but is clean. Counter service only. Fast.", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aZbo1ikysBN4GjlA5Bqglw", "review_id": "02xanpJommFNeDzNXvdp_Q", "text": "I am a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and Certified Pet Dog Trainer and have had client after client RAVE about the care they have received from Dr. Nothnagel and staff and Sandhill Pet Clinic.  Their praise has been so high that I feel totally confident in recommending this veterinarian!\n\nSarah Kalnajs BA/CDBC/CPDT\nBlue Dog Training & Behavior", "business_id": "V5S43vHLhHxKCb06Jwa3vw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2AtiI5mJOR9Gtb0Fjyp3Mw", "review_id": "rsHHgCv3kp3XkaNNhYGmZg", "text": "I've been taking my dog to Dr. Nothnagel for 4 years, and have been consistently impressed with the level of care she receives.  My dog is a relatively high-strung German shepherd, and the vet is always calm and relaxed with her, which helps the dog be calm and relaxed as well.  I have found the cost of services to be reasonable and the office staff always explains the charges if I have questions.  They have even sent prescriptions for human-equivalent medications to Walgreen's for me so that I can save money.", "business_id": "V5S43vHLhHxKCb06Jwa3vw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1oXsV_I0TeschDfjM3Mr5A", "review_id": "_YCOrwvnHzPLgyOPgiiGgw", "text": "I've been taking the kids (cats) here for quite a few years after all of my friends raved about Sandhill. Dr. Nothnagel and everyone who works here are friendly, kind, and knowledgeable. My oldest cat Nihil received such great care before he went off to college - I just can't say enough about how wonderful everyone is here.", "business_id": "V5S43vHLhHxKCb06Jwa3vw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zR87AcRRHCsw13rE3UhpSQ", "review_id": "Aa5SlGswr5vAgbjJLc_-ug", "text": "After taking my tea cup yorkie, Zoe, to Dr. Nothnagel, I will go nowhere else. He is very good with her and very knowledgable. I felt comfort knowing that she would be in Sandhill Pet Clinics care. Coming from Zoe, thank you thank you thank you !!!!", "business_id": "V5S43vHLhHxKCb06Jwa3vw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QP-MdjpUFejr9apuAWcfQg", "review_id": "rt9MBckxKbIofURx46FjwA", "text": "Decent menu selections, better than average service for a restaurant outside of downtown, and a fair price.  It is hardly authentic, but we dine with our six year old often and Pedro's is a great place for kids or to go after work to watch the game.  They have changed the salsa twice and it still sucks.  I was informed by the manager that the old recipe was 'too spicy' for people in this overgrown Mayberry.  Over all it is decent with pretty good service.  4 stars are for value and service.", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SaA0kpMsNDfN_kI1HVK-Xg", "review_id": "_m_LABXzgX3Rhhbp8jOv-g", "text": "There really should be some kind of board that gives accrediation to restaurants claiming to be \"Mexican.\" That way the consumer would know that places like Taco Bell, Pedro's and ChiChi's (if they're even still open) are not really Mexican restaurants, even though they purport to be. That way folks wouldn't be fooled into eating at a \"Mexican Restaurante\" just because there's an \"e\" at the end of \"Restaurant.\" \n\nAfter my meal at Pedro's, I decided to just hit up Taco Bell the next time I'm in Madison and I want \"Mexican.\" It's just as crappy as this place, but far easier on the pocketbook. \n\nThis place is an afront to the people of Mexico and their cuisine.", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aYhKsAUQaaRGgdgcZC5XAw", "review_id": "24dvNnygrsG0lIP4PRibIQ", "text": "By all common sense i should detest this place, over-salted food... check, stereotypical music... yup... includes ranch in food... oh yes. (and then there are the monstrous portion sizes) I keep coming back because they have 1/2 priced margaritas on Thursdays, a fairly decent happy hour, fresh tortillas, fresh ingredients, and decent service.  The food plays to the lowest common denominator so my friends who hate all things not-American food can find something they enjoy. If you want authentic Mexican go to S. Park Street and hit up El Pastor. (for serious) Also If you have to choose between the east side Pedro's or the west side location.. hands down pick the west. (east is a tad dumpy)", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xOe-ZopdYiu8ijimmtdrnA", "review_id": "1ZSIRY_JEWZt0oPThsdIlw", "text": "All I ever get here are the chicken fajitas and those are fairly hard to screw up.  Anything else I've tired here has been sub-par.  Really, the best thing about this place is the freshly-made tortillas.", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1-bhSFWLp2eI1Bj8ZlG4HQ", "review_id": "Ztr1f0_hJXMet889qbCJxQ", "text": "First of all, they charged us to split an entree.  In fact, we had to do the splitting - I guess they charge to have access to an extra plate.  The mushrooms in our enchilada were canned, and then burned.  The ranchero sauce tasted like the red sauce that comes with Spaghetti-O's.   The chips and salsa was less spectacular than the stuff I buy on sale at the grocery store.  The part I depend on most to get me through crappy Mexican food - margaritas - also disappointed.  They tasted like Kool-Aid (but without adequate water) and lacked tequila.  This was all at the west side location, and I hear the east side is even worse.  No vuelvo.", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7bhvsfMKn34HVy3ozw5z8w", "review_id": "XTqaH_89SXKJ947-8uBVSg", "text": "Not even the hungriest, rabid infested pack of Chihuahuas would touch this food. All their food is canned process nonsense. It's like Mc Donalds on Mescaline. Now the freshly made tortillas are good, but that's it.", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QCg5CRze-wwMO5HerI9dYg", "review_id": "mYMc7sPHGcxHlWcEyzbbZQ", "text": "I'm not going to lie to you, this food is nowhere near Mexican, but the enchilada suiza is delicious in it's own right (ignore the side dishes, blech!).  The margaritas are delicious, and if you go on half-price Thursdays, very reasonable.  They have a good price on their lunch menu.   I wouldn't say I recommend it necessarily if you are looking for authentic Mexican...buuut, eh, it's tasty once in a while.", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5SzPVOBJKKftliHSZq5Q3w", "review_id": "-y7Fjfp_xV13royx0OIecg", "text": "o.k. it is Pedros, but the baked Friday night fish is the best I had in Madison.  Great texture, spices, the rye bread, chipotle sauce and coleslaw were great too.   Of course the freshly baked tortillas were fattening and awesome.  The atmoshpere is a little off, but a great surpise for Friday fish.", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4p29rLdEcaq4aJzVD7-7-A", "review_id": "_fcMNppwah3wJYQw-XdS2w", "text": "Does anyone in Madison consider this a great Mexican food location? Both of my experiences at Pedro's have left me disheartened. They go a little something like this:\n\n1. Thursday night. Friends invite me for inexpensive margaritas. Am   approached by a girl who wants me to go out with her father standing 10 feet away, who ironically is the least creepy of the crowd looking to enjoy cheap tequila. Implementing Gym Rules, i.e. baseball cap and hoodie upon my next visit post 9pm.\n\n2. Wednesday evening. Dinner with a friend. Server who may or may not go on living if she stops texting, poor quality food and terrible lighting, which is imperative unless practicing G.R. (see above.)\n\nBeing a girl from the southwest, I have had a great fajita or two in my day. If you are feeling rebellious and decide to go despite the many poor reviews, know this: Mexican food is great, and this is nowhere near that.", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "biA0f9jiZFWBeS-G4egQhQ", "review_id": "7wh6oHb171q6dcmgLC2kmQ", "text": "Let me just get this out of the way. I grew up in Madison and for years this was my favorite Mexican place. I thought it was the best possible place...anywhere. Then I moved to Phoenix and had real Mexican food and now....\n\nI wanted to review this place because it's not as bad as some of the other reviewers are making it sound. Their salsa and chips are fresh and some of the best around. They serve you fresh warm tortillas with your meal that go well with anything. Some of the pre-meal quesadillas are fantastic. My favorite dish here is the Bean Burrito with red sauce. The way the beans and cheese are melted together just makes it so craveable. \n\nStill, a lot of this food is simply not authentic, and more than a few are on the heavy side. You will walk away feeling full and likely be on the toilet for a little while the next day. There is no way around this.\n\nThe simple truth is that there is no superb mexican food here in Madison, and Pedro's fits right in to this muddy amalgam of mediocrity. Some things it does well though, and the cheap drinks on a Thursday night usually make for a good atmosphere.", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8hv4ySI8tnHL4P4Yu-uTjg", "review_id": "Qo_gybBIeWua-d-8jdEPGw", "text": "Not bad.  They had a great Valentine's Day special that we went here for, and the service was prompt and we got our food quickly.  Our waiter was friendly (they have been whenever I've gone) and the food was pretty tasty.  All in all, not much to separate Pedro's from the other Mexican restaurants in the area, and it certainly isn't the best out there, but decent in price, quality and service for sure (the Seafood Suiza is the best there, in my honest opinion, but all other foods are just ok).", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6kp815UUjK--ukUjmDlSCQ", "review_id": "-b6FxIAB83U_UBNIDcotVg", "text": "I went here last night slummin'.  Uh huh, that's right, I said it.  \n\nThis is not the go to place for authentic Mexican food, by now most people know this.  It's what many would call \"Americanized.\"  I had the enchiladas suiza.  One with cheese, one with spinach.  The flavors appealed to the \"fat American who likes cheese\" in me.  The freezer burned spinach with crunchy leaf stems was not so pleasing however.  \n\nI wasn't overly offended by anything, because I went in here knowing it would be mediocre Americanized Mexican food complete with kitschy  decor.  \n\nBonuses of the night included well, not much, but hey, the waitress was hot.", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m1ZlHZiIyXPq7AjLiRrcGA", "review_id": "jb3hRWKjkDUi6htLfzXXVw", "text": "I like this place... When you go there you know what you are going to get; warm cheesy comfort food, that is definitely not mexican. But if you go there knowing what to expect, you won't be disappointed.\nCheck their name of the day, you get a free meal! \nAnd its fun to go for half price margs on Tuesdays and Thursday, which usually coincides with karaoke or the fueling pianos.  I like what one reviewer said though, def don't dress up of you are going to drink here... You will get hit on by creepers and townies.", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6kp815UUjK--ukUjmDlSCQ", "review_id": "CH1KOonr3qYsUe1YYXYt_g", "text": "The item you pick for your dinner can quite literally make or break the experience here.  That is, your cheesy, Americanized Mexican food experience.  I tried the vegetarian tamale and it was nothing less than awful.  No cheese anywhere, no flavor, just HOT.  Ok yes, the menu indicates this a \"spicy\" dish, but it didn't indicate its high degree of suck.  \n\nUnfortunately on this particular visit we didn't get a hot waitress.  Instead we got a disenchanted guy who apparently didn't want a very big tip.  His heavy sighs, eye rolls, and general lack of even being around 99% of the time led me to believe he was channeling his inner emo and couldn't be bothered.  \n\nWe were sat next to a group of teenage girls, which by automatic default says \"we hate you and want you to die.\"  They talked very loudly about their sexual escapades and did that annoying screech laughing.  I get it, I was a teenager once too, but if I could go back in time I'd kick my own teenaged ass.  \n\nThe food, service, and ambiance was like the time I fell off my motorcycle and got really bad road rash.  I hope I won't be doing that again any time soon.", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vXdhpf3yihFoqn2i4SNF_Q", "review_id": "2hh2uLI6kUFsCtTLVK5A_Q", "text": "Pedros is a staple in the community.  A great place where you can bring family and friends to have a really good time.  The food is all made fresh, which is great.  For the price and the selection, you really can't beat it.\n\nOne other thing to mention...  Have had a group event at Pedro's - and also a couple events catered.  The catering menu is great - and they make it really easy.", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XE-EtNY1ogC6XdLYhYVVFQ", "review_id": "uljrfKKxPHwkmpyiZfzjfg", "text": "You cannot compare Pedro's to the other big Mexican food presence, Laredo's.  Pedro's has home made tortillas, Laredo's does not.  Pedro's gives you a much bigger bowl of salsa that Laredo's.  I never have to look around for a refill.  But the salsa tastes vary different between the two restaurants.  The Mexican rice at Pedro's is very tomatoey (?)  Service at Pedro's is not as good as Laredo's.  Overall, Pedro's deserves a look.", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-hwN2juKYn-KTxa2WBYLnw", "review_id": "Y5hZUa7csY0oM3nxaFx-1A", "text": "This West location is now CLOSED.   Owner would like to reopen in the future.", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XE-EtNY1ogC6XdLYhYVVFQ", "review_id": "Di8-SNtlf9-fQMU8L2dAOg", "text": "Opinions are a changing.  Went to Pedros over the weekend.  Tamales were not good.  The sauce had formed a skin on the top because it sat under the heat lamps too long.  I took three bites before I found any pork.  I ate half of one and the waiter asked if I wanted to take the rest home.  When I said no, my satisfaction was not questioned.  I'll stick with Laredos.", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uIUFXrBV0LV87xakhlhQGQ", "review_id": "T2ZLsOsYFu5VkrSG0LQ0jg", "text": "If I could give no stars, I would have. Coming from Texas, this place is a disappointment. It just sucks. They have real Mexican's working for them, yet they can't even make an even tortilla. They are always puffy, misshapen, to thick etc. Most of the food comes out cold and doesn't even make sense. Disgusting!", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1i4Dx_83rJEP8OTriIynkA", "review_id": "cs1C9jFTqlzCRpP6m6R6LQ", "text": "The west side location was way better. After they shut down I started going to this one. The food isn't as good and the fresh made tortillas are always either hard, cold, or burnt. Half the time I'm there they screw up my order. One time there was a miscommunication between the waitress and my boyfriend which ended up costing us $7. It wouldn't have been that big of a deal if the manager at first told the waitress to tell us she wasn't there and when she did finally come out she didn't apologize, make any effort into making the situation any better, and then started repeating the same thing over and over again so we'd shut up. A couple of my friends and I have decided to never go back here. Hopefully the west side one will open up again.", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ItZv5LGGoRdfizmJzUhEpg", "review_id": "y551_P2EtsYJkhiGCpguDA", "text": "The fajitas were awesome and the tortillas were fresh from the tortilla-machine which was kinda fascinating. Delicious corn cakes. The fish tacos however were shitty, the fish was fishy, dry and not enough of it, Maciek had a dry tortilla, which is weird since they were all fresh and everything. All in all it was pretty good and the service was great, they stayed open way past closing time for us.", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "COVfDxWjOhm8shkWjBnAVQ", "review_id": "89kM2d-b1UwIn24w7RwYyw", "text": "Stopped at this place on a ride from Minnesota to Chicago, on my way back to california--the beacon of good mexican food in the US...so I was excited to see what this place had to offer! Very friendly staff and reasonable prices on  generous portions. We were started off with the customary chips and salsa, which was quite tasty, and then a fun treat--warm fluffy tortillas which we could put butter or sugar on. These were amazing...I liked this change. I was getting full by this point and the entree hadn't even been served. We also got some guac which was made in a cool manner with some great ingredients table side. Delicious. When my vegetarian tamales finally came, I was already pretty full and managed to eat half of one and a yummy corn cake. The tamale was a little spicy for my taste, but not bad. The margarita wasn't the most amazing, but also not bad. A good little experience passing thru Madison.", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j0mqCBlZemMaYw7tsDQ3dA", "review_id": "IayQDcICXIAI_pkED99eFg", "text": "Danger Will Robinson! Avoid this place. Stale chips, Pace Picante salsa, microwaved food. I ordered a chimi and the middle was still frozen. Server was really slow and did not seem to know the menu. The dining area is extremely shabby: ripped cushions and dingy tables. I do not know why I stayed after the first five minutes.", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JpltNtTRoqL4Vq9Mghge7g", "review_id": "w7mtBHnZbJpHKEYJfoYoVw", "text": "DO NOT EAT HERE!  The food is microwaved and tastes like it came out of a box.  Yes, they have homemade tortillas, but the stomach ailment you suffer from after visiting here is totally not worth it.  Even the drinks are watered down and the place is full of viejitos.\n\nInstead, take a short drive to Cuco's on Buckeye Rd off of Stoughton and ask for Diana.  She makes great margaritas :)", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "crX8fk0L44W8x7lahG8dkw", "review_id": "bdExyanaUO9idyKeq7GJhA", "text": "This place has the potential to be an adult chuck e. cheese for happy-hour-nacho-and-beer-aficionados... however, thats not the experience I had. I sat down and immediately wondered what was in store. What followed (a bland burrito) was both surprising (not in a good way) and disappointing (for the obvious blandness). In short, the food left much to be desired. I did enjoy the kitschy ambiance but it did not make up for subpar food. Venture into this establishment at your own risk.", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p4V0BNq5GRSrNor2D2Ddvg", "review_id": "c2XD1hYqT2iowmt5lcwIrg", "text": "I love this place!  Was sooooo sad when I found out the Wisc Dells location closed.  So, detoured into Madison on the ride home and still got my fix of yummie fresh hot chips and salsa with a tasty strawberry marg.  Onto my fav dish, the Enchiladas seafood suiza, yum.  My fav mexican place to date.", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "OtpHvQFGbZ4sONaQAXankg", "review_id": "LlK1KNH-C9x95_UA5g8NiA", "text": "Pedro's really only deserves two stars, but more on that later.  Don't come to Pedro's in search of authentic Mexican food.  But there are some things on the menu that are perfectly fine should you find yourself here for some reason, at a loss as to what to order.  I would suggest avoiding most of the menu, which is essentially Tex-Mex T.V. dinner-type fare, except with molten cheese-drowned portions that could feed a T-Rex.  I would suggest, instead, the carnitas fajitas: the pork is very tender and flavorful, and the sauteed vegetables are tasty.  Not authentic--but perfectly fine.  They do have a good Tuesday/Thursday margarita special, though the drinks are too sweet for my taste.  I met my S.O. at Pedro's: hence the extra star.  It will always have a special place in my heart, and I'll keep coming back most Tuesdays for trivia night.", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BECFTQWkF_6V9qjlCoL5UA", "review_id": "h2BskhmYCTiLA1h7L8iuMQ", "text": "Warning: DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS PLACE! Terrible service! I've had multiple items on the menu, and they've all been below average. BTW, if you're looking to have a burrito with the usual items (meat, lettuce, tomato, rice, beans, etc) be prepared to have 1 menu option (The 3 lb burrito) that runs you 13-15 dollars, and MORE if you want grilled steak (of which they will give you 5-7 SMALL pieces). Margaritas are OK, but be prepared to wait.", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_QnwfgypOPFV5yPCOpQFrQ", "review_id": "L1PWnFslOQW9QyubGrc0_A", "text": "Absolute worst Mexican food I have ever eaten, period. \n\nIt's like Mexican food for people who don't like Mexican food. Much of the food had little taste to it. I would rather eat Taco Bell, and I don't like Taco Bell.", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b0M5Gru8-2cDGAODBXE21A", "review_id": "tBm7WmP1KBe0jfVgg6bdVw", "text": "Pedro's was some of the better that I have tasted in Madison.  Being from AZ, Mexican food which is \"amazing\" is hard to find.  Their salsa had a good flavor.  One thing which was great is their tortillas, fresh made and if dipped in the con queso sauce they are even better!  The service was not amazing, drinks were empty a lot.  Overall Pedro's is eatable, if you want authentic Mexican then this is not the place for you.", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "THFjM8vVr8xo_8wKavqkFw", "review_id": "H8PvNfwmI-nRMYpY0e4AZg", "text": "I have to give Pedro's a \"good news, bad news\" review.  I tried the Camarones wrap -  big mistake.  The shrimp were barely warm and slimy.  The rest of the filling in the wrap was also unappetizing; shredded lettuce and maybe some tomatoes in a disgusting creamy sauce.  After 2 bites I had to give up, I couldn't choke down any more.\n\nI give the waiter credit though.  When I complained he offered to bring me something else or take if off the bill with no argument.  My party ordered the \"table\" Guacamole, a 2 avocado version mixed to your preference at the table.  That was very good. \n\nSo try the table guac, but give the shrimp wrap a pass.  The waiter was also truly nice.  So like I say, good news, bad news.", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xBw67G1kAEmUJC_aVW0uwA", "review_id": "JogdZ0xqtjYc_RiKROwPqQ", "text": "Pedro's is a place that I remember fondly from my childhood. We used to eat there from time-to-time when I was a kid.  \n\nSadly, the place hasn't seemed to evolve much since the 80's.  We went for an early dinner one night before seeing a show in Madison.  We were seated at about 4:30 pm, and were the only ones in the dining room.  The decor is 80's \"americanized Mexico.\" It looked exactly as I remember it from years ago.  It did seemed to be kept up.\n\nI was really looking forward to the hot fresh tortillas they used to serve.  There is a tortilla maker in the middle of the dining room.  Unfortunately, the machine wasn't running.  I can understand that since the place was pretty empty, but the tortillas they gave us were dry and hard.  They had been sitting out for awhile.  That was a bit disappointing.\n\nI had a burrito, it was ok.  Nothing too exciting.  In the 80's and 90's it would have been great, but Mexican food in Wisconsin has gotten so much better over the years.  \n\nI still love their chips and salsa, though!  However, that probably isn't enough to bring me back again anytime soon.", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "voycezivSEz1LiGI3bpLuA", "review_id": "61nW9Njf040DGxpWceK3iw", "text": "Badger game disappointment! Watered down drinks, slow service and rude management! \n\nMy husband and I have watched many badger games at Pedro's. Good drink specials and multiple TVs have made this our go to spot for years. The service is always slow and the food is just decent but it's a good spot to watch a game...\n\nTonight was a completely different story! My Guinness tasted just like water, I suspect it was watered down. Our service was super slow. We were there for over 30 minutes before we received chips and salsa. The chips were hot but they needed salt. Their salsa tasted like ketchup. Once we ordered, again our food took forever. My cousin asked for sour cream and waited another 20 minutes for it. My food was ok. The tamale was actually pretty good. It needed spice though.\n\nThe kicker was when the manager, Brett, started changing the channels shortly after halftime! We asked the waitress what was going on. We came for a badger game. Our menus had badger specials, FB also listed their badger specials. Having just received our food... Yes it took two quarters, we couldn't relocate to another establishment. Apparently, there was a UFC fight on. We asked to speak to management, this is when we met Brett.\n\nWe asked about the game. He refused to turn the game back on stating that they paid $2000.00 for the UFC fight and they were going to show it. I looked around at the sea of red and asked him what his current demographic/ customer base thought of missing the second half of the game. He again referenced the cost. His solution was to have us move tables in the middle of our dinner to be in view of a smaller tv with no sound! \n\nWorst of all was when I told him we wouldn't be returning because of this he said,\"Ok.\" \n\nHe clearly doesn't care about his customers! Awful!", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CkbNxx6CAgLH_Wf_bh_s8A", "review_id": "vwzKpcCX5oxB7w8SWGiFqA", "text": "The only thing good about this place is Tuesday and Thursday is half price Margaritas... That and they have a chip, salsa, cheese and bean buffet with that.", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hk8q9sDEjOKiNmyStoBEow", "review_id": "rAcnTnMED826DBFlYUlIGg", "text": "The food was really really good. Fast and courteous service.  The prices and menu selection was very reasonable. I plan on returning for future visits.", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T18s3Kau2SU78kxNSo_SqA", "review_id": "oOdxd-D1NOqrd0hv3y3oLw", "text": "Food is ok. Fajitas were pretty good. Enchiladas left much to be desired. Service is ok, kind of slow especially if you have 8 or more people. Table is served the standard chips and salsa. Also served fresh tortillas and butter which I have never seen anywhere else and were very good.", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WiQb_0Sqxc6QpX7do0cfqQ", "review_id": "sAHHsv5LT4JlQv0ZY5KydA", "text": "I love hosting large groups here! They are so accommodating, will do separate checks and provide excellent customer service. I've had at least 5 events with parties of 20+ people (sometimes even last minute) and they don't bat an eye. \n\nThe food is pretty good and they have a very large bar selection. The tortillas are fresh and my favorite dish is the shrimp fajitas.", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "niviWR1INEnLbcnwsp5d2w", "review_id": "C_CxLGkMZkNdyrvWjNs29w", "text": "Pedros is a decent chain for Mexican Resturants, however it comes no where near the good authentic stuff you can have down south!\n\nStarting off with the chips and salsa is always so good, but so filling, by the time my food comes, its all I can do to eat more!  The tortillas are also to die for, a little butter and they are heaven!\n\nChick Enchiladas Suiza are the only way to go! I always have a side of corn cakes as they are delicious!", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K0w8BxnuweWHLiTDGoIStQ", "review_id": "YEnRLlQK0N5C5K-y-cG16A", "text": "Service at the bar was good, food not so good.  My fault for ordering mashed potatoes at a Mexican restaurant.  Entree size very small for the price.", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iKBS0S0l_PZ_iEaKw8W9bA", "review_id": "L8E5pd8E8c6QIm8-80ImjA", "text": "great fresh tortillas and chip and ask salsa ask for the hot salsa reasonable priced kids menu even better deal on sundays love the seafood burrito with shrimp good enchildas probarly not true authentic mexician but my family has always liked it good place for large groups service is solid we come as much as any sitdown resturant in town", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zO72NX0Dv6vb_OAeXvy4Rw", "review_id": "nxJ71us4CQKqmQ3bg-ZGIw", "text": "Went with a friend who remembered it being good from years ago. The service was barely adequate. I ordered the $10 Asado burrito. I kid you not there was 8-10 small peices of cut up steak. That was it. The rest of the burrito was onion. It was so bad I actually got sick and threw it up when I got home. I can't believe the ridiculous prices for a small amount of food. I could have made that entire meal for less than $3 at home. I'll never go back. And I'll make sure to let all my friends know not to bother going at all. Very Disappointing!", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "T8b7wARakqSGC2TQhFMW-A", "review_id": "Q-DQGh2AyWVV0ou_xfUmQg", "text": "Top 3 high/low lights\n\n1) interior is kind of dumpy/old\n2) great service\n3) average quality food\n\nHad dinner at Pedro's on a recent weeknight. I had never been before but have always noticed that the place looks a little dumpy/weathered from the outside. Sometimes restaurants that don't look like much from the outside can end up being amazing so we decided to give it a try. The inside of the restaurant is also older looking and probably in need of a refresh. However , the place is gigantic and it was nice to be seated right away. The service was quick and we were bought a basket of chips and salsa (gluten free!) and a basket of warm flour tortillas (sadly not gluten free). I had a mango margarita (Pedro's has lots of options for their house margs) which was great. They have a gluten free menu within their standard menu and as with most Mexican restaurants there are lots of g free options. I had tacos in corn tortillas with veggies and rice on the side. The food was just ok, not awful but not stellar either. The veggies and rice were luke warm which was disappointing. My boyfriend had the fajitas which he said were \"just ok\" as well. I wouldn't mind stopping in again if I am in the east side of town but wouldn't go out of my way to come here.", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "fWIeZf45CqnHrMSp2N6gAw", "text": "I last visited Pedro's in the mid 1990s, so it's been a while since I've swung-in. A large group of us arrived after a show on Friday, April 18. There were 15 of us, and it was 10:45pm.\n\nDespite us wandering-in so late, and despite the fact that the crew had mostly cleaned-up for the night (we were the only people there), the staff was *extremely* friendly, accommodating, prompt, and helpful. \n\n+ It looks exactly the same as I remember it from back in the day\n+ Decent tap selection\n+ INCREDIBLE tap prices - I got a 32oz mug of Lake Louie for $6\n\n- Cadillac margarita was served warm (despite being on rocks) - not sure how that happened, but it happened twice. \n- Cadillac margarita delivered a nice headache the next day. That's unusual, as we normally don't experience one when we have \"good\" tequila. I'm uncertain what type of tequila they use in the cadillac version, but I suspect it was still closer to \"rail\"\n\n+ Good chips and salsa, and they were complimentary, even though we didn't order any other food\n\n+ Tons of seating options\n- Tables/chairs - looking a little dated and some were quite wobbly\n\nAll-in-all, this was a great option for our group, and I couldn't have been any happier than I was with the service. It was really, really outstanding. I'd return for drinks and appetizers again.", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2__zX5Zkf3fn3dRKYj0Mww", "review_id": "m6nHHTk0kUvHbFIcWS1j-g", "text": "Pedros serves up everything you would want from an Americanized, cheesey Mexican restaraunt. They have some over the top mariachi music playing in the dining room, fake parrot cages hanging from the ceiling, free chips and salsa, solid service, gigantic burritos smothered in cheese and a ginormous variety of margaritas. While I won't venture to say this represents anything close to legitimate Mexican cuisine, it is exactly what the doctor ordered for like 95% of Madisonians.\n\nMy favorite things about this place:\n-Fresh tortillas, pressed and warmed in the dining room\n-Flavored Margarita variety, because Strawberry should be standard, but blue is something to be applauded\n-Corn cakes - don't waste your sides on anything else, double down on these guys\n-Karaoke in the bar with super cheap margarita mugs\n-Seafood Suiza - even with olives (yuck) this is my favorite enchilada anywhere\n-Fried Ice Cream - this place is where it was invented as far as I'm concerned\n\nPro tip: Don't order off the menu for your kids, a buttered tortilla with crushed up chips and a little salsa is probalby the best thing they have, and its not even on the menu. Pretty awesome, don't knock it til you try it.", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m0grdsKAb_2RZw58V2u0rA", "review_id": "4bzi7qJGfv4mtlRJsdq13Q", "text": "Bad service. Waiter was rude and obnoxious.  We never got refills on drinks or salsa. The menus were sticky. Fajitas came out w literally one tablespoon of cheese..we live in Wisconsin! !! The chimichangas were on point though.", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jABgY8f7qt3COiaFUgxGpg", "review_id": "yhpHfiEWhtnlkpxO8kRrqw", "text": "Holy hell, what happened to this place?? This had been my go-to place for beans-and-rice Mexican in Madison for the better part of two decades, and I had converted my wife into a Pedro's fan. I'd had past or present Madison residents take issue with my insistence that Pedro's was a great casual dinner place, but I took that as part and parcel of Madison's legendary pretentiousness toward anything that's not \"edgy,\" such as old-school Americanized Mexican food.\n\nUnfortunately, it turns out any snobbery against Pedro's may be justified. My wife and I stopped in for the first time in 3 or 4 years and we were both sorely disappointed with our experience. The burrito is smaller than it used to be -- I suppose that's how they've been able to hold the line on prices so the size reduction is probably justified -- but my wife's fajitas were chewy, and both dishes lacked that \"kick\" that they used to have. Our quesadilla appetizer arrived luke-warm and was nearly rock-hard within minutes.\n\nThe premises haven't changed in the nearly 20 years I've been eating there and it's starting to show its age. Service was adequate, no more no less. which would be fine if everything else up to par.  In short, Pedro's lacks that extra spark that used to make it worth a special stop when visiting or passing through town. Not to mention the Mexican cuisine options have exploded in Madison in the last 20 years, so one would think Pedro's would need to step up their game rather than rest on their laurels. Looks like we'll be checking out the newer competitors on our next visit to Madison.", "business_id": "wPidHd5FxspPRgVqdEQ-Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "NpukrUJlQj6mVKEaVb8pOg", "review_id": "eBq3WU7XrPzQ0y8sG8IIkA", "text": "Vintage guitar and amp aficionados really appreciate this place, but it probably feels alienating to people looking for beginners gear or those used to shopping at Guitar Center. These guys love what they do and love talking to you about guitar equipment. They have a variety of guitars and amps for those looking for something more unique or special than what you find at most stores.\n\nI haven't made a big purchase there at this point, but have talked to the owner at length a few times. I botched a pickup replacement on my guitar (I'm a total electronics novice) and was planning to just take it in and pay them to fix it. But instead, they explained to me what I had done wrong and told me to try again. With their advice, I was able to install the new pickups myself without having to pay a tech. Also worth noting, I didn't even buy this gear from them and they helped me fix it.", "business_id": "90wO0kSfCg6fETC4EY3aIg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HzeI02527aFUL9JXbKWS_A", "review_id": "ralCTJkS6wGmr3KsBIJyDA", "text": "Wow!  Huge selection of guitars, base guitars and amps. I mean huge! A guitar lover's dream. Very friendly and knowledgable staff. I have heard that \"Sid\" can fix anything. He worked for Good N Loud music for decades before they closed. This store is not easy to find, but call ahead for directions. Newer chain stores in town might be shiny on the surface, but this place is a gem with depth and character.", "business_id": "90wO0kSfCg6fETC4EY3aIg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dxI4habK2dgAMtF0wBy_EQ", "review_id": "MRZ-wyN5NeSkgoa1R9u69w", "text": "I love this place, you are free to come in, plug in and play.  Greg is more than accommodating and is a human hard drive of info on vintage amps, guitars & pedals. Prices  paid on trades are fair as are the prices for the guitars and amps.  He had a very diverse inventory,  if your looking for a vintage Silvertone he's got it, or an echoplex, got that two, need a '72 Fender Princeton? Bet he has one or two.  Some crap but mostly real cool stuff.\nI also love the store music system, 70's classic vinyl spinning on an old  stereo.  I think I'll go this weekend and see if he's got a Rickenbacker in stock.\nNo Bullshit sales lines, no pressure, just the straight skinny!  No ripoffs. \nTry it you'll like.  You won't be made to feel like a steaming dog turd like at Spruce Tree Music.", "business_id": "90wO0kSfCg6fETC4EY3aIg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nbCirGvhw0TIf4HaNzwfVw", "review_id": "8wIXI1BbosWFhd29DBoMEw", "text": "Torn between a three star and four star review.  The three star side is the washers are old. There are 4 extra large washers in the back.  It's $1.50 for the regular washers, and $3 for the large ones.  The dryers are 25 cents for 9 minutes. \n\nThe reason for the 4 star review is the guy who owns the place is often in the laundromat, saying hi to the customers and making sure every thing is running great.  They used to have an awesome wall art installation, but it was recently taken down.  Hopefully he'll do something equally neat.", "business_id": "Z93nRPr4suUxo63pJR9dkw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cWWNHJw-mBX_cAs04LabKg", "review_id": "nfXGoNd89X63C_xMawOyRA", "text": "Kind of a sketchy area and older machines (similar to the ones I had my old apartment complexes in Berkeley), but I give this place 5 stars.\n\n1.  Soap, bleach, and detergent dispenser ($0.50) each \n2.  Change machine\n3.  Regular washers for $1.50 a load\n4.  Oversize washers for $3.00 a load\n5. Convenience store right next door if you are hungry or thirsty\n6. Huge dryers $0.25 for 9 minutes\n7. THIS PLACE HAS WIFI!!!\n\nAnd the wifi is way faster than my stupid AT&T Uverse internet at home.", "business_id": "Z93nRPr4suUxo63pJR9dkw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wE7kSbc96IIXpQxJgLrGMQ", "review_id": "-JFhViVR-KULRY_pf4ulrQ", "text": "Let's face it, laundromats are creepy, and no one wants to be there. Especially when you're a female there alone and a scary guy with a staring problem comes in just to hang out, not to do laundry.\n\nAnyway, other than that guy, who finally left, this place is pretty ok. They have Maytag machines, which is always a plus. The wash cycles aren't as long as with some other places' machines, so I missed putting Downy in the rinse cycle, but my clothes came out really clean. All of the washers and dryers are kind of old, but there were no problems with them. Cleanliness I would give a grade of C, but I always have Lysol with me anyway as part of my laundromat supplies, so it wasn't a big deal.\n\nThere was soft rock music piped in, not too loud, and no annoying blaring TV, so that was nice, too. It's not a fancy place, but it works for me.", "business_id": "Z93nRPr4suUxo63pJR9dkw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6ZRdju_zadPisjtqbeT-wQ", "review_id": "gCh5dsCFmUeTfuMRpnkzYA", "text": "Standard family diner. Nothing surprising here. A decent place to stop for breakfast.", "business_id": "yYIEKwgQUHJpySOcVdCAkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wv6obm4AWIHBNd4ejaXVLA", "review_id": "0SuZnMB0ulLqzoah1cdRAQ", "text": "Oh. My. God.\n\nOne would think that any restaurant in America's Dairyland, especially a chain restaurant that has been around for decades, could serve breakfast without screwing it up.\n\nOur family of three ordered breakfast for dinner tonight and this Perkins disappointed the heck out of us.\n\nOne order was steak and eggs: the steak was supposed to be medium and the eggs over hard. What came to the table was a bloody, raw steak -- not rare, mind you, but raw -- and eggs with a translucent, inedible crust around the outer edge.\n\nSome of that crust ended up in one of the other orders, which was scrambled eggs with biscuits and gravy. One does not expect the possibility of breaking a tooth when eating scrambled eggs, but not one, not two, but three two-inch long pieces of that translucent crust ended up in the folded, dry \"scrambled eggs.\"\n\nAnother order of scrambled eggs -- mine -- had a long, thin, hair-like thread of indeterminate origin. Was it the same substance as the translucent crust? Was it a string from a hairnet? Was it a human hair? When I pulled it from my mouth, it split in two and curled up like elastic might curl up.\n\nOur server was appropriately apologetic and tried to make things okay -- the service was good, but the food was absolutely horrid!\n\nThe manager asked us how our dinner was when we went to pay, so we told her. She took 20% off of our bill but, truly, the food we ate was overpriced at any discount. If we all hadn't been so darn hungry and tired, we'd have left without eating. And if I had it to do over, I would have insisted we all leave after finding the inedible translucent hard gluey stuff in the eggs and find somewhere else to go.\n\nDo NOT repeat our mistake. AVOID this restaurant. Try the IHOP down the road if you want breakfast. Go across the interstate to Texas Roadhouse if you want a steak. Go hungry if you must, just don't eat here. Please.", "business_id": "yYIEKwgQUHJpySOcVdCAkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U3VhUw4XlAkkp9ouvDQHwQ", "review_id": "o92JRR__tzr3_oA5wgHZqg", "text": "Was staying at the comfort inn next to Perkins and the clerk told me they gave 10% off for guests. I figure I'd get a late night burger and I wasn't disappointed. I called and ordered. It was coming off the grill in the time it took me to walk over. Burger was good and staff was friendly.", "business_id": "yYIEKwgQUHJpySOcVdCAkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZGg8H0qqzMHb7zAzmIvUDg", "review_id": "PGAanZX5seTD-BRqpmdlrA", "text": "My wife introduced me to Perkins just this year and every time we've driven through \nWisconsin, we've stopped at a Perkins. This was the 3rd Perkins that I've been to and have enjoyed the food and service every time.\n\nWe both ordered pancakes with a side of bacon. The food was very good and the service was even better.\n\nMy wife commented that either Perkins manages to hire the friendliest people or they have excellent training.", "business_id": "yYIEKwgQUHJpySOcVdCAkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EBwkhXFOUTDoNZCwiKRqBA", "review_id": "GE3V2kkjYB61egjk3jsJGA", "text": "This is so below average. The restaurant decor is out dated and worn out.  Poor service below average breakfast and how do you even screw up breakfast. Manager asked how was everything I said \"just ok\"he said ok did not inquire. Food did not have quality flavor it was very bland.", "business_id": "yYIEKwgQUHJpySOcVdCAkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p4f6hOp9DQOwsxBPJXhpYA", "review_id": "WvznXXdJEvj_9SfA7BCwyQ", "text": "Pretty good breakfast. Good service - I didn't wait at all to be seated or to receive my food.  I really like the food came exactly as I ordered it.", "business_id": "yYIEKwgQUHJpySOcVdCAkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P_WtIOu5w6KcsxyIyK4JGQ", "review_id": "-AXMwmmM5NLnFLZD8j2RYw", "text": "Well, The pie is good. The coffee is good. The restroom was gross. But they did have lots of parking. My breakfast was 75% correct. As the Yelp 2 Star rating says: Meh. I've experienced better.", "business_id": "yYIEKwgQUHJpySOcVdCAkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z_tsobgJkCmCQesa7_llqw", "review_id": "EBPZeKxRGcmnMxItvRXQng", "text": "Not so good. Eggs were overcooked, I could not chew the whites, and the hash browns were burned on the outside and raw inside. Come here for desserts only, not breakfast.\nThe service was excellent and friendly and the restaurant was clean. Prices were quite high, three eggs and hash browns was $14.00 with coffee.", "business_id": "yYIEKwgQUHJpySOcVdCAkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GFnPopSeuEhPquJWiXzspg", "review_id": "G-xpsSs_fvsy4JYDfny6MQ", "text": "Note:  This review is location-sensitive.\nI called the wrong location (Sun Prairie) when I needed delivery to east Madison. To THEIR credit, the girl there was incredibly nice and gave me the new number of the east side location. \n\nRude employee, Bad food, Bad service. Will never order from them again.\nHowever, when I called the Commercial Street location, a gentleman answered, with incredibly loud music in the background causing me to barely understand the questions I expected. He asked for the necessary delivery info and what I wanted. I asked him which would be easier for him, the numbers or titles of what I wanted (given that I looked online prior to calling) and he replied with 'whatever, no both'. I started my order and he corrected me rudely telling me I wasn't referring to the correct numbers, that they belonged to another store (there's only one website). After taking my order, he took my card number, said it would be 45 minutes, and hung up.\nThe delivery man was very cordial, however, the food was the worst Chinese I've ever had (Order: Crab Rangoon, Chicken Fried Rice, Pork Egg Roll, General Tso's Chicken) - the chicken and rice was dry, the general tso's was mostly fried dough, the crab rangoon had overpowering green onions and the fortune cookie stale.\nI wouldn't recommend this place to anyone.", "business_id": "pSiRWeCqs7a1xvS9ycLoTQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FONaznSL_AeY0agoJfPahA", "review_id": "KoM8eQCHb8qgfem5PAJzVA", "text": "Was not feeling well yesterday so I ordered some food online for delivery from Chang Jiang.  Originally I though I had enough cash to pay for the order but realized as I was finishing my online order I'd have to pay by credit card.  I took the $23 and threw on the table next to the door so I could tip in cash. When the guy delivered,BTW he was in my neighbors driveway about 2 feet into his lawn, I grabbed what I though was a $3 tip.  Woke up this morning and realized that I had given him $23 instead of 3.  I forgot to remove the $20 bill when I handed him the cash. I didn't look at it, like I said, I was sick.  I called this morning to and began the conversation with him like this \" Hi, you delivered food to me yesterday on ____ St. and I think I may have mistakenly given you too much for the tip.  He started yelling in to the phone that I gave him a $3 tip not a $23 dollar tip.  He was ranting and raving.  The weird part is that I had not even said the amount I though I had mistakingly tipped him. I was talking calmly and he was ranting that I also had stolen his pen from him(a 20 cent pen!)  \nWhy would someone react like that to a simple inquiry??I was not accusatory, I was simply inquiring.  And then for him to say he wanted to come over and pick up the pen I had taken from him? WTF?  \nEver heard of Karma dude?", "business_id": "pSiRWeCqs7a1xvS9ycLoTQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RvweNJFVkR3ttkWsIBy7nQ", "review_id": "719-h8u4BFgZHF2jORQxrA", "text": "Solid option.  I live on the east side and delivery is limited.  Chang Jiang is not the greatest place out there, but it is decent.  \n\nThey have online ordering or over the phone.  They deliver in blizzards and on Sundays.  They also regularly send out coupons.\n\nThey have a huge menu!  Their appetizers are lacking, there are only about 8 options which include the usual crab rangoon, egg rolls and soup.  \n\nI generally order their orange chicken or their General Tsao's chicken.  All of their meals come with fried rice (unless otherwise noted) or you can substitute.  I love my food VERY spicy and they always amp it up when I request that.  They make it exactly how I like it.  \n\nOverall flavors are decent.  They sauce can sometimes be overpowering to the point where you can not tell the different between veggies and meat in your container.  The portions are inconsistent.  They had switched containers for awhile and portions got smaller.  Then all of a sudden we are back to big containers!  It is not a big deal, I still got a ton of food.  \n\nBasically this is a typical/standard Chinese food place.", "business_id": "pSiRWeCqs7a1xvS9ycLoTQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "omOnbJjKaJUkvYi3reIB9w", "review_id": "IS9bODqmPd_O6I0RnF8maw", "text": "Wow, this place is so hit or miss. I'm honestly just not sure what I'll be getting for delivery each time I order (the same thing). They must have a different person cooking the stuff every single time because nothing ever comes to me the same as the last. \n\nI have had some great General Tso's here, and I have had some horrible way too spicy un eatable Tso's here. It's just so confusing.\n\nI enjoy the lunch special the best. Most lunch specials are around $4.99 and come with fried rice (or white/just ask) and a egg roll. Great! It's enough food for a second meal for most. Who can beat that? Pretty much anything and everything is offered under this lunch special as well. What a deal!\n\nGreat egg rolls, Very good Rangoon! Awesome soups! \nYet...like I said, you can't expect the same dish every time. It's a surprise to what quality of food will end up in front of you. \n\nPretty quick delivery (usually around 25-30 minutes). \nGood sesame chicken, orange chicken, beef and broccoli.", "business_id": "pSiRWeCqs7a1xvS9ycLoTQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6kp815UUjK--ukUjmDlSCQ", "review_id": "e6f7JMZUmA_1Z5mCqk8BQg", "text": "Red Letter News is a nice, clean adult store open 24 hours.  They have a gigantic collection of the typical dildos and videos.  They also have \"viewing booths\" and the staff is friendly.  However they don't have a big selection of anything else you may be looking for.  No Kama Sutra products, a very teeny tiny bondage section, no fun little X- rated things for bachelor/bachelorette parties, etc.  Kinda skimpy.  Though their prices are pretty darn good on what they do have in there.", "business_id": "oepqORGAqs3etUD9wwr1uQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mGKySPBND1oIFCXw6-Sm5A", "review_id": "lfYy4DpRdlOrgwTwGPEe2g", "text": "Clean and neat with a friendly staff.  I have to agree with the other review that says the selection is pretty sparse though -- what shop like this DOESN'T have a shemale section?\n\nIf you're new to Madtown and think to look for ANY excitement (even self-inflicted) in the video booth section, you will be sorely disappointed.  The uber-friendly staff will ask you to leave.\n\nThis place would be better -- and I'm sure they would make more money -- if they got rid of the video booths completely and filled the place with a deeper variety of toys and quality smut.", "business_id": "oepqORGAqs3etUD9wwr1uQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 11, "useful": 0, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "hieVDOyVxxitOi1v2m1lhw", "review_id": "rebp5G7ac7eGdzmrGVgbaA", "text": "One of my top 10 memories of Madison - when I was 18, I came home for winter break from my freshman year of college. I met up with some of my friends and we went to RLN out of boredom. (We went to high school only a couple blocks away so we were well aware it existed and was open 24/7). We were shocked to find our Vice Principal (and father of a student we graduated in the same class with) perusing the dirty mags. It was extra, super shocking because it was 1am Christmas morning. But to each his/her own. At least he wasn't looking at blow up dolls.", "business_id": "oepqORGAqs3etUD9wwr1uQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sKD6P31zw4b07jKrCeM2QQ", "review_id": "PMUFJZE4NAHJWXW6q2NqHA", "text": "My wife and I have been talking about checking this place out for years but since we live out of town it's not that easy to just stop in.\n\nFinally we have a chance to check it out last night.... and they're closed for inventory. Judging by the FedEx notices on the door, it's been closed for 3 days. No other info other than a note that says \"Sorry FedEx :(\" and a cardboard cutout of a scantily clad woman in the glass doorway that's meant to obscure your view of the inside.\n\nMaybe one of these days we'll see what it looks like on the inside... if it's not still closed for inventory.", "business_id": "oepqORGAqs3etUD9wwr1uQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CRyOc3Njbf0jtRptTs5s2w", "review_id": "Mvpv0a6mxfSyBeKfMHjN6g", "text": "Its clean, it's in a convenient location, and the staff is cool and laid back... the only downfall is that they run out of things quickly. They also don't have a big selection, just the basic things that you may be looking for", "business_id": "oepqORGAqs3etUD9wwr1uQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1i4Dx_83rJEP8OTriIynkA", "review_id": "AdFIy8SxK4GJBwXmU-DXvA", "text": "Ah, Red Letter. I heard they got rid of their jerk off booth. Which maybe helps their case of being less skeevy. I'm not really against jerk off booths, but I have heard some crazy stories about this particular one. It didn't seem well monitored. I really hate the selection here and the prices are higher than other's. They seemed to have more fetish stuff than Selective though. So I guess there's that. Overall I'd suggest staying away, Red Letter has a bad rep for a reason.", "business_id": "oepqORGAqs3etUD9wwr1uQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_xf2ECTRftPV4bzK4mGYEg", "review_id": "tVihf5G8I0yNzdgntgoZeQ", "text": "First off- as an 11-year Madison resident, I ate at Cracker Barrel for the very first time (here) last weekend.  We met friends from out of town, and overall it was pretty good.  The staff had no problem pulling together two tables for the 7 of us, and service was both prompt and correct.  CB serves breakfast all day, and what a breakfast it is!  Portions were fair, not huge, and the price was right.  Bacon, eggs, biscuits and grits- yum.  My only gripe was that the sausage gravy was gelatinous and plopped out of the bowl instead of pouring.  That was kind of gross.\n\nCB clearly caters to insterstate travelers, and it does this well.  You can also find some interesting items in their huge \"country store\", from cutesy mugs and figurines to sweatshirts for Gramps and Easter dresses for the young'uns.", "business_id": "QF14BFUVHRODxGNVflgm3A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "72B_FdzU1V0o3-L1sBjn_Q", "review_id": "Phfectf3p_lsAITWPbSy_g", "text": "Food is good, can be bland at times, but still pretty good. Service is top notch and will try to seat big groups as fast as they can. This place fills up fast on weekend for breakfast so come early.", "business_id": "QF14BFUVHRODxGNVflgm3A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "StCV2TbWOuHlvHqKmDdmDQ", "review_id": "cRtNV-Qi8y2SgpMx7wlzXA", "text": "I've been to cracker barrel twice. The food was ok, I agree with Thomas that the food can be bland. Warning-if its busy don't expect to be able to carry on a conversation very easily. Can be really loud", "business_id": "QF14BFUVHRODxGNVflgm3A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uRmfOAoP8JevgZTxZqyXYA", "review_id": "engEOJNXe4LXjQaH6fJBKw", "text": "It had been quite a while since we ate at a Cracker Barrel. We stopped there when shopping at East Towne Mall. I ordered the pot roast and my husband ordered chicken and dumplilngs. Yuck! It had more salt than you'd find in food at McDonalds. The meat in the pot roast tasted processed. The dumplings were slimy. The vegetables were so salty, they were inedible. Pros: The shop is very cute. Cons: Don't eat the food.", "business_id": "QF14BFUVHRODxGNVflgm3A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-hwN2juKYn-KTxa2WBYLnw", "review_id": "8sateabad7g2sH0rsPIqMw", "text": "I am sorry to hear about the bad food some people had here because we have never had a bad meal here. (update, just had a bad meal here.  The shrimp dinner.   one of the worst I have ever had.  They do fish so well but their shrimp was over breaded popcorn shrimp that did not have that country specialness that you expect from CB.  The hushpuppies were also dry and flavorless.)   I have had very good trout and also a very well done steak.   It fits into a narrow country recipe selection but when you are in the mood for that you can't beat the price and the quality of food.  Service has always been good, the environment is pleasant and there is plenty of room.  The bathrooms are very clean.  The gift shop has something for everyone.  We almost always find something and they don't particularly cater to out taste.   In the midst of country craft, bible baubles and kitchen kitch (is there such a thing?)  we have found some nice decorative items, ornaments, candy, and other gifts.\n\nFound a hair in an egg and they immediately remade the entire meal and the manager came out to speak with us.   Good and appropriate recovery.   My pancakes this time around were not as flavorful as the last.  They were still good. \nOn a cold winter day get a seat near the fireplace and have a nice home cooked meal.  The coffee has always been good too.   It isn't fancy stuff but still good.\n\nFolks here are almost always very pleasant and talkative.\n\nUpdate: The French Toast was nothing special.  Third meal I have had here that I didn't care for much.  Avoid it.  Ham was so-so as was the smoked sausage.  Not a good breakfast for me.   Coffee wasn't good this time either.   Staff continues to be great. \nI would suggest the management review all their dishes and step them up a notch.   The meals are underpriced.   Maybe this is leading to less quality dishes.  Stop this.  Raise the prices and improve the quality.", "business_id": "QF14BFUVHRODxGNVflgm3A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K_nrZRDnIM1LH1HPVX1_6Q", "review_id": "UJHnDKNMcd2PU2WW8J4HRg", "text": "I am writing this review as a big advocate of Cracker Barrel in general. Every city I travel, I know I wont be disappointed. Not to sound like a broken record, but my favorite is the Grandpas breakfast with hash brown casserole. I decided to get the apple dumpling dessert here and to my big surprise, they do not peel the apples here in the apple dumpling. Call it picky, but other two previous Cracker Barrels that I have gone to, they peel the apples. It tastes much better and when i told the waitress that, she simply shrugged it off. When my friend also complained that his berry dessert was only half of what it should be (completely deflated and only half the bowl), she didn't offer to take it back or anything, just kind of laughed it off. Most likely, we probably wouldn't have sent our food back simply because I use to work in the food industry, but I know its just simple etiquette to at least offer. Nevertheless, I will still continue to go to Cracker Barrels no matter what. Good food at a GREAT price.", "business_id": "QF14BFUVHRODxGNVflgm3A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ht43WIt1vNIaodW-u8Xxng", "review_id": "3LC8j8FJdr48ScDUzLDUPQ", "text": "I nicknamed my \"lunch special\" the \"recession plate,\" as my portion was significantly smaller than my table mates. The food was okay, just kind of fatty. The corn muffins had so much butter it was nauseating - and i love butter. \n\nThe only thing that saved this place was the chocolate bar i purchased in the store area. That shit was good.", "business_id": "QF14BFUVHRODxGNVflgm3A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eQSj2Pg6zlybas4UfipmrQ", "review_id": "7CXcYoChL_fUpNENYzcbnQ", "text": "I really like CB for a good breakfast meal. I still think the Original Pancake House trumps them...They are in a league of their own but the CB does provide good quality and breakfast for a excellent price. You can feed a family of 5 and everyone be full for a great price. \n\nBeing someone who doesn't  eat pork and this being a breakfast country restaurant, I am very pleased that they have turkey products like bacon and sausage. The menu is very large as they have  two, one for breakfast and the other for lunch/dinner. \nService has always been good when I've dined there and the staff has good knowledge of the menu. \n\nI reserve 4 and 5 stars for upscale and gourmet restaurants but is give the CB a solid 3 stars.", "business_id": "QF14BFUVHRODxGNVflgm3A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TCqjsTEPFLfjdCxI2Zq1WQ", "review_id": "f2gI3HkMmYHE0No-ODZ_IA", "text": "Generally substantially slower and noticeably more expensive than badger cab.", "business_id": "5TQQy_x_ArR3_5L5L0fFVQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bZ8X49wlaYciDaci_eqiUw", "review_id": "RORcWl2j1aPiOR-qegcolg", "text": "Not always reliable.  Long wait times.  Friendly cab drivers.", "business_id": "5TQQy_x_ArR3_5L5L0fFVQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3T66OaLFT0xAnqW4IGNwrQ", "review_id": "9-3-61DGWEZPdWU5Ectanw", "text": "having taken my share of cabs as an adult, i've happily settled on union as a first choice.\n\ni've always hopped into a well-kept, clean, stink-free cab when ordering union. every driver i've had in the past four years has been courteous, friendly, and can tell if they should or shouldn't engage in conversation; i can't say the same for the other, long-running companies in madison.\n\ni am at least acquaintances with more than a dozen drivers, and have heard plenty of stories (anonymous to the passenger, of course) of them going out of their way to help someone to their door, carry groceries, and get blacked-out people home safely; that last one speaks volumes...\n\nin general, when you put your transportation needs in the hands of someone else, you're giving up a privilege, which other reviewers appear to have taken for granted. you put your wallet, time, and safety in the hands of someone else for the convenience of getting to or from somewhere without needing to rely on your own car.", "business_id": "5TQQy_x_ArR3_5L5L0fFVQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L9YFUWZob2dxBcY-PaOKaQ", "review_id": "qrcXyZn3_MCvOFfP3P5I1Q", "text": "I had a great experience with Union Cab when I used them to take me to my rental car for a trip out of town.  The phone answerer set up a time call for me, and the driver arrived two minutes before the time I requested, so I didn't have to wait at all.  On the way there, he advised me on how to get reimbursed for my cab ride by the car rental company and a good place in town to purchase tires for my car without breaking my budget.  Really nice guy.  Clean car.  Altogether, above and beyond.", "business_id": "5TQQy_x_ArR3_5L5L0fFVQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L9YFUWZob2dxBcY-PaOKaQ", "review_id": "pQsaifDA99xoUegCS8OE3Q", "text": "Just by way of an update, another driver took me to Goodyear after I had work done on my car this week.  Again, my ride arrived very quickly, this time it was a regular \"on demand\" call.  The phone answerer said I may be waiting 5-10 minutes, and my cab arrived in just less than five!  Very friendly driver named Pete, and another clean cab.  Thanks!", "business_id": "5TQQy_x_ArR3_5L5L0fFVQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-YwmE4hIuuDURyX-zwz3bg", "review_id": "tG3H9NWte19GWu_iI83xLg", "text": "Disclaimer: I've only used union cab when I've made a telephone booking 24 hours in advance.\n\nI've been in a union cab for about 4 round trips in the last year. Every time I've called ahead and scheduled, the respective cab drivers have either been there 5 minutes early or on time. I've never had a rude driver, and each driver was really helpful with heavy luggage at the airport. They are not as cheap as the share-ride cabs (like badger), but I felt a lot safer and more comfortable in a union cab.", "business_id": "5TQQy_x_ArR3_5L5L0fFVQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8vwnU1FlmR88S2NHgR7Neg", "review_id": "IDCecm_WyrcwdLJGLgvLaw", "text": "Quick, clean no muss no fuss, keeper!", "business_id": "5TQQy_x_ArR3_5L5L0fFVQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A0TbZ6rVVrPxiLQQDApQcA", "review_id": "xDD8I3RC3995-Llz5DBpmA", "text": "This cab company is the best in the city in consistency.  Consistently polite, clean, reliable, and safe.  I heart Union Cab!", "business_id": "5TQQy_x_ArR3_5L5L0fFVQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4ity54t60Zh5ujVnMemdoQ", "review_id": "cw8c_n87xLBrg_DAilQuUA", "text": "Environmentally friendly and just plain friendly. The prices are a bit steep, but then again, this is Madison. Only used a couple times, but those times were prompt and clean.", "business_id": "5TQQy_x_ArR3_5L5L0fFVQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CRyOc3Njbf0jtRptTs5s2w", "review_id": "HjCzDlNMeojvfweHTmgeWg", "text": "i called Union Cab because they were offering FREE rides to the polls and back home today. I was so happy when i found that out because i had no idea where i was supposed to vote and Union cab really helped me out. The dispatchers were friendly and professional. They were also much faster than Badger Cab and the drivers were friendly and they didn't look like they just gotten out of prison like some of the Badger Cab drivers tend to look.", "business_id": "5TQQy_x_ArR3_5L5L0fFVQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JVqi98NBJa5wy4kRJw0fMw", "review_id": "Og1iknOJKwLBQKO56MFu_Q", "text": "I'm so disappointed in Union Cab. A company that usually has excellent customer service refused my husband and me a ride not once, but twice, to a location less than five minutes away from the airport. While I understand it was busy, the rudeness and refusal of a short fare for a larger or is completely unacceptable. It will be a long time before I choose to use them again.", "business_id": "5TQQy_x_ArR3_5L5L0fFVQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 6, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "7zpDhrRZRTGCkAh3SHbEww", "review_id": "ZrFzTG3QmlakRhyMjEjmnQ", "text": "The Saturday before Halloween is apparently not something the good folks of Madison, Wisconsin take lightly. #Freakfest\n\nI found myself in town visiting friends who live in the Madison-metro area and make it a point to celebrate the State street festivities every year. They live about 5 or so miles from the actual fest and because drinking and driving is never in style, they'd gone ahead and arranged a day in advance for 2 cabs to come pick our group of 7 up at their place of residence at 8:45pm. \n\nNow, this was my virgin visit to Madison at Halloween time so I wasn't quite sure what to expect, though I can't say I wasn't warned. I knew streets would be closed down and blocked off and this wouldn't be your typical Madison experience, but without seeing the Mad city madness first-hand, it was hard to anticipate just what we were up against when it came to our group versus on-time transportation on this hallowed eve. \n\nUnion Cab did miss the mark as far as sending the two cabs that we'd ordered more than a day in advance to arrive at 8:45pm. The first cab arrived at 9pm to pick up the first half of our group off at the fest, but when the first group arrived at said bar and realized that the second group had still not been picked up, they asked if that cab could go back and get us, ya know, since there was supposed to have been another cab there 30 minutes earlier anyway. But the driver said they were unable to locate the second cab and that it was against the rules to come back and pick up the second group who were still waiting since they were not the assigned cab. Makes very little sense, but at the same time is sort of understandable on such a crazy eve, but the reservation should've counted for something. \n\nWhen we (the second group still at the house) tried calling Union, all we got were busy signals being that it's one of Madison's busiest cab nights of the year. So naturally, we did the only thing we could... crack open another beer and wait and chug and wait and chug and wait. It was just before 10pm when our cab finally arrived. The driver was super fun, quirky and costumed for the holiday and quickly made us forget about how Union had failed to provide us with transportation until over an hour after the previously scheduled and agreed upon time.\n\nAlso worth noting, because it won Union back a lot of stars that would otherwise have been missing given the tardiness, is how immaculate the shiny, gleaming Toyota Prius cab was. It smelled divine, and not overpowering or like it had something to cover up. And -get this- it had cloth seats. CLOTH SEATS. It didn't smell like sh*t. ZERO crumbs. Sans stains. Not even a whiff of urine or vomit. Where the hell was I? Bizarro World, surely. \n\nSo, while I don't know that I'd trust Union as my chariot on a big day where I needed to be somewhere in a timely manner (ala the airport), they were plenty fine for a casual booze-bender and the amenities (no puke stains or pee smells) made the ride a pretty enjoyable one.", "business_id": "5TQQy_x_ArR3_5L5L0fFVQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aqTkhEaOmxthoVl0IjDbcA", "review_id": "pazGkJ_JibtI6GJb83fUXQ", "text": "Not the cheapest but nice clean cab very clear with costs.", "business_id": "5TQQy_x_ArR3_5L5L0fFVQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pz5MV9HSOs-wfUfFEHbeHQ", "review_id": "7kNgZyJXBejh9x-GJnHEnw", "text": "Regularly use union cab to go to the airport (and back). Really reliable, typically show up a bit early, etc. Prices are reasonable.", "business_id": "5TQQy_x_ArR3_5L5L0fFVQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tzlwsFItaoDLZib3TOZhUA", "review_id": "pHa9a0CeT956z6ES4WHb5g", "text": "After waiting 45 minutes for a cab, our taxi (#69) left without us because we took over one minute to leave the restaurant. I learned my lesson, and will never take anyone other than Green Cab again. Union Taxi is a joke of a company, and I strongly discourage you from booking through them.", "business_id": "5TQQy_x_ArR3_5L5L0fFVQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yxp9i_wQo9wd6PE09IjT7A", "review_id": "-0SElJq1dM1ga5fCbcl4hw", "text": "During a week long visit to family members in Madison, I needed to book a cab to get to the airport via the Badger bus at Chazen Museum.\nI was able to book online, receive updates regarding the cab, pay in advance.\nI had a great experience: when I saw the 3 minute update in my phone, I headed to the sidewalk with my bags and lo and behold my taxi was there.\nI got to the Chazen in plenty of time to catch my bus and the service was great. The lady who took me into town was helpful and friendly and knew answers to questions I asked about the local area and the bus stop.", "business_id": "5TQQy_x_ArR3_5L5L0fFVQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "yxp9i_wQo9wd6PE09IjT7A", "review_id": "8Cyylq5bpgCnQHloT_MkeA", "text": "Back for the birth of a super sweet grandbaby, I was hesitant to use the old family car at my disposal when the temps sunk to below -17... \nI took Union cabs yesterday, going to the hospital at 1pm and returning home at 4:30pm and both were excellent.\nEvery driver I have encountered has been great!\nI can prepay online, or can pay at the time of service.\nUnion is the cab for me whenever I am in Madison (which on the next trip will be warmer by choice).....", "business_id": "5TQQy_x_ArR3_5L5L0fFVQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "07JTYHBYrNbcqtrNGu-UkA", "review_id": "1EpfLUx30gtMX_knjU8WBA", "text": "My cab was 30 minutes late -  I didn't receive a heads up from dispatch,  and they were reluctant to give me an  estimated arrival time. I almost missed my flight and will not be taking Union cab again.", "business_id": "5TQQy_x_ArR3_5L5L0fFVQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sgkRdA1a1Vymdp83Qbikig", "review_id": "GfeIjSl7Q7mrgt1IPP7xYg", "text": "The online cab ordering/payment system makes calling a cab such a breeze. You can order in advanced (at least one hour ahead of time), or you can ask for a cab to be sent as soon as one is available. The online system also allows you to track your cab (once it has been assigned to you) and gives you an estimated time of arrival (fabulous!). \n\nSide note: I noticed that calling the number they have listed on their website is a huge pain in the ass and the hold time is always longer than their estimate. As such, I really appreciate the new ordering system because it allows me to bypass the wait time on the phone and to avoid speaking to operators who sometimes have trouble understanding what I am asking for. \n\nWhen the cab arrives at your address, a text is sent to your phone and you are able to communicate with the driver via text (in case of delay/change of plans, etc.).\n\nAlso, since you enter your credit card number into the online ordering system, once you get to your destination and are ready to 'pay' for the ride, all you have to do is sign a piece of paper and write in the amount of tip you want to leave, and everything is set. There is no need to pull out your wallet and risk leaving it in the cab or dropping it on the street!\n\nThumbs up, Union Cab! I'm in love with all this technology!! \n\nPS. If you get cab #59, you are in for a treat. The driver is a real sweetheart and a great conversationalist. Ask him for advice on which airlines to take and you'll get a lot of good tips and tricks. :)", "business_id": "5TQQy_x_ArR3_5L5L0fFVQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HXjlVd6F3KHg0BpZicjlfQ", "review_id": "g4e-g9ht4QLS15yU-5jO5A", "text": "I use Union Cab multiple times a month for work. They are timely, helpful and nice. I will continue using them.", "business_id": "5TQQy_x_ArR3_5L5L0fFVQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z6Ny3pQTi5LjQ04E-MBN9w", "review_id": "hiZkY7EnPBok9Qn_VsLw4g", "text": "if i could give them 0 reviews i would. i am in town from CA for epic training & we decided to go to a cheese shop, which is less than 2 miles away. i called twice to confirm the price and also book the cab. the guy told me it would be less than $15 considering it is only 2 miles away. we get there and the driver tells us it is $10 plus $12 for staying in Verona (pretty much getting an extra fee for not going too far). we told him we weren't informed about the fee so he calls the dispatcher who asks \"are they unable to pay?\" so pretty much, if we would've said we're unable, the fee was not required NOR were we informed we had to pay. we give the guy $25, definitely asked for the change back & vowed to never call union can, screw this cab company.", "business_id": "5TQQy_x_ArR3_5L5L0fFVQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wZ6UhWmKyXeg1xL2QIQrjQ", "review_id": "HCpOavOakm2-oM7eS3ecDg", "text": "We called to confirm price AND went online for estimates. The dispatcher told us it would be less than $15. We got to our destination the clock said 10.50 but they said they had to charge us an additional $12! He blamed it on a new dispatcher. Sorry that is not our problem. We will choose another company next time.", "business_id": "5TQQy_x_ArR3_5L5L0fFVQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EMootLNjzXIm7DMw1j8ElA", "review_id": "alx6970NK_CXc6cEzsJRFw", "text": "Needed a last minute ride to the airport and used Union Cab's web reservation system for an early morning pickup. \n\nLast evening I asked for a 5:40 am pickup and gave credit card info. Immediately got confirmation with web link to follow status of the order \n\nAt 5:39 the next morning the cab arrived and I was at the airport 26 minutes later. Driver  and car very pleasant and professional. \n\nI was impressed with the efficiency of their reservation and receipt process and I appreciate the fact that they are a workers cooperative but what matters most to me is that they performed as promised.  I will plan on using them for any future cab needs in Madison", "business_id": "5TQQy_x_ArR3_5L5L0fFVQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "h4fjgz-44HFE_kGy6p8P-w", "review_id": "lSg06wSZozKXLNgoSlJPGg", "text": "Delicious food (their burgers are seriously the best fast-food burgers)! The service here is fine, the prices are a bit high, and this location is nice and quiet. All-in-all, an okay place, especially considering it's fast food.", "business_id": "11yg-JMNCFowyIjJarzuDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kNBkaBnC8Ta4wYHBJlq4zg", "review_id": "PUIZXpVUsq_qNr0g944Gog", "text": "Hardee's in Madison is kind of a tradition for my family whenever we drive through town.  We do not have a Hardee's where we live so it is kind of a treat for us.  Simply put, the food is better than Mc Donalds and the deals are comparable.  The service is not quite as quick but your food is fresher when you get it.", "business_id": "11yg-JMNCFowyIjJarzuDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ffa864LL90s6oxImKPI7pw", "review_id": "4If9qXahoXrP6oualOQRFw", "text": "It's pretty good, but it is expensive.  Think Culver's prices.", "business_id": "11yg-JMNCFowyIjJarzuDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "959Iwm6_4XyHwawzArdjAw", "review_id": "1UacvnH6hNxThNRWSLoejw", "text": "Really great value! Best fast food burgers in town, better than culvers. Went on a Thursday and thick burger combo was $6 bucks with tax! Burger was big tasty and messy. Fries we're hot and seasoned nicely.  If your thinking red robin burger without the sit down price tag, come here and you'll be pleasantly surprised :)", "business_id": "11yg-JMNCFowyIjJarzuDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aYhKsAUQaaRGgdgcZC5XAw", "review_id": "WY_CFaqJWdc1KjStxf32jA", "text": "By my calculations, it's cheaper to move long distances using an Enterprise van vs a Uhaul van.  The people at this Enterprise were incredibly helpful and friendly. My van had 200 miles on it and still smelled of new vehicle. Moving still sucks but at least my moving van did not.", "business_id": "R6ojvMJvskHGBbtednMQ1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XHyOkKd2OgCfFC1gS9bAbg", "review_id": "0JhSaqBfxKBv4uclQmkKTQ", "text": "The price was right for our weekend rental, but the car was pretty dirty.  The trunk was a dust ball and the inside was slightly better.  It was a holiday weekend, so maybe they were busy. Otherwise, everything was fine and I liked that we could leave our own car at their location for several days.", "business_id": "R6ojvMJvskHGBbtednMQ1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DLEPdpkwG2EpiD5HsemP_A", "review_id": "X3UjL26j6V6GEuKjvWGXlw", "text": "My work uses Enterprise and I was very pleased. The pricing is not bad, considering we are under a corporate account.\n\nThe first time I rented a 12 passenger van, the two employees seemed overworked and stressed (must be a Friday afternoon thing!). And to top it off, the previous customer with the van I needed had not returned and I needed a van. Despite all of the craziness, the employees were kind to me and did everything in their power to find me another van, including working late to wait until this was taken care of. I appreciated their efforts.\n\nThe second time around everything was peachy and everyone was so friendly that my anxiety of having to drive a large group in a big van to Chicago diminished :-)", "business_id": "R6ojvMJvskHGBbtednMQ1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UVp6EOBPEW63CIzejVNjWA", "review_id": "SfxjuS0ch72-qbNhV0d4Dw", "text": "Usually renting a car is pretty straightforward, but Fatima went out of her way here to make it a great experience. She was friendly, personable, and knowledgeable. She was able to accommodate my request for a specific car. The car was clean and drove great. Renting it and returning it were quick processes and I left happy.", "business_id": "R6ojvMJvskHGBbtednMQ1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MtmXN0QIW5xQtTmUvJsejg", "review_id": "rtgTWuQ92txClX2t8IToSg", "text": "Their rates are very reasonable, the staff is friendly and helpful, and on the extremely rare occasion that any issue arises, they take care of it promptly and beyond my satisfaction.  \n\nI've never really had a bad experience with Enterprise, but this location in particular is just full of really nice people.  Fatima in particular is so sweet, remembers my name and where I live, and goes above and beyond to make me feel like a valued customer. \n\nIt's really nice to feel like employees of anywhere recognize you as a good customer and treat you with mutual respect, kindness, and reward your loyalty. We all know that the squeaky wheel gets the oil, so it's nice to see positive karma reinforced at Enterprise. \n\nOnce they called me to let me know I had left a burned cd in their disc player and offered to drop it off with me while they were out doing their pick-ups. WHO DOES THAT? These guys do. Because they are awesome.\n\n Another time, there was a bit of a wait (they were insanely busy just before a holiday weekend, but still smiling and keeping it cool, even though I could see the exhaustion in their eyes) because they were backed up on getting their cars cleaned on the inside before they could ok them for rent.\n I told them I didn't really care, had no one to impress, and they could give me a dirty car as long as there wasn't literally bodily fluids inside it. Save yourselves a few minutes on cleaning that, I'm probably going to put new trash and crumbs in it shortly anyway. \n\nThey looked at me, and told me that they appreciated my sentiment and apologize for the wait, but they would feel bad about giving me a crumby car. So, tell you what. Lets just bump you up the list of cars and give you a free upgrade to a higher class of car, of which we already have one cleaned and ready.  I said that wasn't necessary, I wasn't in a rush.  They said they wanted me to have it, because I was so nice and a good customer besides. Well. I guess if you insist on a free upgrade... I'll take it. \n\nI like that the corporate Enterprise seems to value this sort of behavior in it's employees, and fosters a positive work environment. From talking to their reps, it seems like they work hard, but are fairly rewarded for work well done. And it shows. East Washington Enterprise is great.  And, of course, they pick you up. :)", "business_id": "R6ojvMJvskHGBbtednMQ1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VZ7DmRPKsQVJzxxaW4eosQ", "review_id": "yPvsQm1ilJyxRUi43bT4EQ", "text": "I stopped here on the way to my hometown from the airport one of the last times I was in the Madison area. I'm normally a huge fan of the Wisconsin Swiss Melt, but the one I had here was not so good.\n\nFirst, the sandwich was exceptionally greasy. I don't think I've ever had a patty melt-type sandwich that was that greasy in my life. Yeah, I understand this is a joint that specializes in butter burgers, but this was extreme, even for Culver's.\n\nSecond, the size of the burger was pathetic. Admittedly, I've been out of Wisconsin for a few years now, so maybe my recollection of the size of Culver's burgers isn't so good, but the patty on this particular sandwich was seriously thin, and the burger came no where close to covering the bread.\n\nIf you're just passing through the north side of Madison and have a sudden craving for Culver's, I'd suggest you keep going and stop at the location in Waunakee or the location near East Towne Mall, depending upon which direction you're heading.", "business_id": "q83uB6EGF6y2MuR-7VZPRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zee7YpFdx96E2sOUgj7F-Q", "review_id": "UtxruOeT-M7j-8HexyP3vA", "text": "This Culvers gives Culvers a bad name. Ive had excessively slow service, hair in my ice cream and burgers that resemble dog food and that's enough for me. Ive never quite seen a burger paddy so thin and greasy before in my life. You've  got to be desperate to eat there.", "business_id": "q83uB6EGF6y2MuR-7VZPRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lC0KGXmIhyjzghBUlVnkhQ", "review_id": "Hu8vjjcCM6qYPmbIlrh_AQ", "text": "The bastard child of two sexy Culvers.", "business_id": "q83uB6EGF6y2MuR-7VZPRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NpukrUJlQj6mVKEaVb8pOg", "review_id": "jjX4jgEZM7BLSBs_gRTcmg", "text": "Just like every other Home Depot. Lots of inventory. A few American-made products and lots of cheap foreign knock-offs. A small handful of the staff knows what they're talking about, but the vast majority don't have a clue. And they're quite illusive; good luck finding somebody if you have a question.\n\nDon't buy paint here, it's really inconsistent. And they've mixed the wrong color for us more than once.", "business_id": "-52nir13iFnSMdBew674HA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lC0KGXmIhyjzghBUlVnkhQ", "review_id": "BT7VDpA9rHpFmVDAZRKxJQ", "text": "What the eff Home Depot! I've been 3 times now and each time nobody has any idea what's going on there! Well, nobody until I reach the 3rd associate who's able to guide me right where I need to be. But by then I've made my way through the entire store looking for a product that's generally right where my journey began. If you're looking for humidifier filters or a pumice stone to make your toilet bowl shine... you're screwed. Wait no, here's the deal. Humidifiers are up front near the exit, filters are located in the same aisle. Pumice, your guess is as good as mine. I've found them in the cleaning aisle and the hardware aisle. Last time I threw in the towel after 20 minutes of searching (just keep them in the same place) and bought a grill stone which I'm told works the same.", "business_id": "-52nir13iFnSMdBew674HA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jqMa8QhylASA1HT_CG9RyQ", "review_id": "vGdnAfW2ZLXvoQ-v2h1DIw", "text": "I kind of hate shopping at this place. I am not handy whatsoever (!!!) and usually can only be dragged here to look at plants. \n\nSo I went there a few days ago looking for shelf brackets. I had a picture in my phone, just in case. I asked a person, who asked another person, who showed me some but then saw the picture in my phone and showed me some different ones. None of them looked close enough (I HATE returning stuff), so I said 'forget this'. \n\nThen I went to look at plants. I found a lovely vining plant marked from $19.98 to $6.00. Of course it rang up at $12.98 or so. I explained to the friendly young man working the garden center register, who called for assistance. That individual walked over to see the plant in question and snottily pointed to the price tag. The kid at the register told him it was wrong and where to look (based on my description) for the $6.00 sign. He found it, it was adjusted, and I went home with my plant. \n\nThe plant is gorgeous, otherwise I'd be pretty tempted to give them 3 stars. \n\n(Oh, and I found the correct brackets at a local hardware store when an old man working there saw me wandering around and chased me down to help me. SERVICE.)", "business_id": "-52nir13iFnSMdBew674HA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rwkQpUd1yeYR34YgWJFECw", "review_id": "11e3xh1NwxSmsIliaCYtog", "text": "We had special ordered doors which were delivered late. We received no notice that there would be a delay and calls to the millwork department went unanswered or a long time was spent on hold waiting for someone to be tracked down. In-person visits were very stressful because there was never enough staff in the department and oftentimes there was no one around at all. Overall we've not had problems with the store but after the experience we had with the millwork department it is doubtful we will ever return.", "business_id": "-52nir13iFnSMdBew674HA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "omOnbJjKaJUkvYi3reIB9w", "review_id": "5vYEBwkoBabLNwWyEzsc4Q", "text": "I am reviewing specifically the Chicago Hot Dog Cart in this Home Depot. I Love it! \nWho in their right mind does not want to go to a store on a Saturday afternoon shop and then have one of the best Hot Dog's in Madison? \n\nI'm just saying for $3.00 I can have a Chicago style hot dog loaded with all the fixins' including a kosher pickle. It's great.\n\nMy wife gets the chili dog and swears by it. She also has said on multiple occasions at the Home Depot that the chili dog is one of the best in the area. \n\nWho would guess that a small little hot dog stand sitting in the Home Depot was so awesome! \n\nI'm telling you, instead of running out to your car to drive back home and think about doing your weekend warrior projects, take a minute and snag a hot dog at the cart located inside the entrance of Home Depot.\n\nVienna Dogs, true Chicago dog style! Great hot dog!", "business_id": "-52nir13iFnSMdBew674HA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RvweNJFVkR3ttkWsIBy7nQ", "review_id": "3N0V-IcS8QJN7DgEGDDLTQ", "text": "First - Hardware Area:\nI have mixed reviews.  Sometimes the help I get is great.  It is usually in the garden section or the holiday section.  However, in the flooring and tile section, they are pretty callous.  As someone who does not know much about these areas, I was under the impression I could ask questions.  After all, the commercials always show a friendly staff.  No.  Not really.  They are so knowledgeable that they are unable to relate to the commoners.  So mixed reviews on the staff.  \n\nThe prices?  Gross.  I shop there when I have to.  The sales will undercut the competition but they definitely do not hold back with how much they charge you.\n\n\nSecond - Hot Dog stand\nYour prices are a bit high.  $3 for a hot dog?  Take it down a little, just a dollar.  But they are great, authentic and delicious.  If you are there shopping and you need a break or a quick lunch?  Definitely the place to go.", "business_id": "-52nir13iFnSMdBew674HA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "51ZyHFBVXFEN28tbk1aR3A", "text": "Quick-n-simple review:\n\n+ Indoor lumber yard\n+ Logically laid out\n+ Decent quality lumber\n\n- It's best to know what you need and how to use it; staff isn't terribly knowledgeable\n\n+ Nice selection of tools (hand, power, pneumatic)\n- Unless tools are on sale, they're a bit more pricey than other places\n\n+ Plenty of check out lanes, including self serve check outs", "business_id": "-52nir13iFnSMdBew674HA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xkqafIkLWnfSMeCKyVIiuw", "review_id": "9fQpabNMafoupncEaa7YZA", "text": "Listen, for 50-something dollars a night, you just can't complain.  Try to find a hotels for under $80 a night and you're really limited to seedy dumps.  My girlfriend and myself were surprised to see that Microtel was quiet, clean and cheap.  The rooms were definitely \"micro\" in nature, but I respected the simplicity; a nice bed, clean sheets and bathrooms, a tv with cable and an air conditioner...what the hell else could you need?!  The staff was friendly and although the complimentary breakfast was all prepackaged, it was a nice touch.", "business_id": "bYdniNQEdYolz0onDWj0CA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OhnAxYbn3QfhZ93rPjRDQQ", "review_id": "0cMEPERQijjGNtYJChHE5g", "text": "Ever the good steward of the Milwaukee County taxpayers, I booked this room for my two day training because it was considerably cheaper than the other options, coming in around $50 a night.  The rooms are small--I mean really, really small--and consist of a bed, small desk, TV and bathroom.  If you are really only going to be sleeping/showering in your room then this will be fine.  That being said, I was in a room on the backside of the hotel and the traffic from Washington Avenue was really noisy all throughout the night.  This is the place for the \"no frills\" seeker.", "business_id": "bYdniNQEdYolz0onDWj0CA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kWkgwRxqWD-h260dMTkHUA", "review_id": "2Frt-z9K2uhPYE15zRT86Q", "text": "I stayed here with my fiance for a night a couple of Saturdays ago.  Upon entering the hotel we noticed that they had won a single diamond star 2010 and my fiance followed up with that by asking what has happened since then.  The lobby of the hotel seemed to be pretty nice and check in was quick and easy.  Our room was on the second floor and upon entering I was surprised at how small it was.  It reminded me of hotels over in Europe and barely had room to move around in.  We weren't planning on spending much time in the room and so I didn't pay much attention to it.  I guess that I should have paid more attention to the name of the hotel though as that could have been a clue.  As we were leaving the room and headed toward the elevator we noticed a vending machine that was probably 90% empty.  Odd but it seemed to fit with the rest of the dingy decor of the place.  After we got back to the place and my fiance climbed onto the bed it immediately sunk down pretty far.  Not a good thing.  In the morning we ended up checking out early and skipping the free breakfast as we were happy to get out of there.\n\nThe bottom line for me is that I probably wouldn't stay here again in the future.  Yes, this place is cheap but I would rather pay the extra money and stay somewhere else that feels cleaner and has some more room.", "business_id": "bYdniNQEdYolz0onDWj0CA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0JqY4wEuxPJqUjvwb2IC2w", "review_id": "vziW6wNSSmn7yctpQ1x55w", "text": "The only reason I put one star is because I had to. One of the poorest managed and run motels that I have ever seen. The rooms were very sub-par with mold on the bathroom ceiling. There were crumbs in the bed and they weren't very clean.\n\nThe rooms' walls were very thin and you could hear everything that went on from people stomping around upstairs to listening to doors banging constantly. There was a ton  of noise from these places as well as the highway running parallel to the hotel as well as adjoining rooms.\n\nManagement was the worst of all. Horrible at enforcing the rules so other guests can be very discourteous as well as riff raff running around outside peeking into locked vehicles almost as if they were trying to find a way to break in. Head manager is very hard to understand as he doesn't speak English clearly with no common sense on how to run a business.\n\nOverall, one of the poorest run hotels I have seen in a long time and for the money, many other choices in the area which provide way better service and accommodations. So overall, easy to make a better choice anywhere else. Beware.", "business_id": "bYdniNQEdYolz0onDWj0CA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bDk2XvjJlK8fsiL6C1HpEg", "review_id": "P_cP6usoV8Jk2nZ_BrgQaQ", "text": "Grade: C\n\nChain food. Okay service. I can't explain why I don't hate this place.", "business_id": "oudTF4EN_C8thENGiTQf-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m1ZlHZiIyXPq7AjLiRrcGA", "review_id": "glucvILtWSnc8QsP4Ymq0g", "text": "For a chain this place is great...\nThe chips and salsa is AOK\nThe Bean burger is better than a lot of other places.\nand the desserts are good too (the blondie brownie)\nthe servers are kinda rude and uninformed though.", "business_id": "oudTF4EN_C8thENGiTQf-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qN6SH4CKMG46LNkl8zL8sg", "review_id": "EBR-9N1jGQwE0VUtKQqe6A", "text": "Our waiter was very friendly, he had a southern accent. I could not tell if he was a high school kid or college kid but he was very friendly and provided great service. \nI had the lunch special - half soup and half salad.\nFor soup I had the chili- it was way too soupy. Come on, pack the protein, more beans and more meat please!\nThe cobb salad was not bad. The avocado dressing that came with it was delicious. And $7 for that? Oh yeah.", "business_id": "oudTF4EN_C8thENGiTQf-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tYD6Om1Y-5Sbm65Cda9t0Q", "review_id": "NVupLOclX7y3zeG-rcdPqg", "text": "Good food. Great service.  Ask for Waitress Aimee ~ she was friendly and professional.", "business_id": "oudTF4EN_C8thENGiTQf-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i6Ws66ZB33xiP0eitWaS4g", "review_id": "p4fq7wCHaSLkbOFMmJTa7w", "text": "Stopped for an early dinner with my wife,she wanted to try the two for twenty special.\nAs soon as we told the server what we wanted the service went downhill. We did not order any alcohol and we were having the special so this was not going to be a big check for the server but restaruant was not busy so any check should be better than no check.  Used the kiosk to pay for meal since i couldn't get the server to come back to check on us.Discount did not show up on kiosk I shouls have been  more aware since i had heard a similar comment from another table when we came in. Server said not to worry that the amount was correct. I pushed for reciept showing what was actually being charged to ny card. server said she needed my card and would have to talk to the manager. Finally got my paper reciept with correct charges but kiosk on table showed the over charge and had not adjusted. My wife thought we were going to be billed twice for the same meal, so she has been watching the debit card account.\nThis incident killed my night and the weekend with my wife constantly checking the bank account. This incident is all that my has been talking about to her friends all weekend long, I am sure that this will continue once she gets to work tomorrow.", "business_id": "oudTF4EN_C8thENGiTQf-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xif0P4JBe8d3_u8yLU78BQ", "review_id": "u7Roy_m_TPjx2UkxuvAkcA", "text": "Ordered a cup of the chili and the steak fajitas.  The quality was consistent with other Chili's I've eaten at in the past.  Nothing spectacular but then nothing terrible either.\n\nThe atmosphere is typical of the chain, and kept clean enough.\n\nThe only downside was the waiter.  He messed up the drink order by bringing a Corona instead of the Blue Moon and included the up sell beans and rice, which I had told him I didn't want at time of order.  Both mistakes seemed to be intended to get the ticket price up to increase his tip.", "business_id": "oudTF4EN_C8thENGiTQf-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fwd8YmzT00lH7cnvVr4B_Q", "review_id": "FsQhOqaKuWnYHJZXiRjCvA", "text": "It's a national chain so you pretty much get what you'd expect. I have never had problems with the service and the food is always good.", "business_id": "oudTF4EN_C8thENGiTQf-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ffa864LL90s6oxImKPI7pw", "review_id": "2cTg4k4EVmdXxqLNtRtNmQ", "text": "Had the Santa Fe salad.  Man, was it good!", "business_id": "oudTF4EN_C8thENGiTQf-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g4iZIkx2IrnQyCcb_M1c4g", "review_id": "jvGNa_X5yrjjnJXGn_APpw", "text": "I do a lot of shopping at Copps because 1) it's close and 2) I usually frequent Copps as a change of pace from the smaller markets and co-ops.\n\nAs far as large chain grocery stores go, Copps has a wide selection in pretty much every food category, including a coffee stand, bakery, butcher, salad bar, and deli (whose workers are the most surly you've probably ever encountered). There's a selection of organic foods that is decent for a chain grocery, a good cheese aisle, and a well-stocked liquor section. \n\nCopps has weekly sales from time to time, often on its own line of products, but prices in general tend to be middle of the road or higher for your usual goods. Be sure to get a Copps card (its free) to take advantage of the sales.\n\nIf you have a chance, I've noticed the Copps on University on the westside is *much* more posh and has a better selection and display of its items, particularly the service counters (deli, bakery, etc.). Having visited this Shopko location after encountering the westside Copps made things look a little bit drearier...", "business_id": "ZjwZIQM4TfFO7T7ck7FtYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4bsu8DLfDkBV84RKn6UmcA", "review_id": "p9lEvvMWcJ1yCAYaz7k68Q", "text": "THANK GOD! I am sick of co-ops. One shop for everything food. I like plastic bags and large carbon footprints. I'm not going to martyr myself and pay more for a smaller selection for some pinko environmentalist agenda.", "business_id": "ZjwZIQM4TfFO7T7ck7FtYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h4fjgz-44HFE_kGy6p8P-w", "review_id": "vFJ0ShsPWbzfVB4e_ho_Ag", "text": "It's a Copps. They generally have higher prices than I'd like, and I find their image-signs in the frozen food completely counter-intuitive, but it's clean, the food is decently fresh, and if we're in the area we'll stop in for a thing or two, but we won't go out of our way to go here. We'd much rather go to HyVee.\n\nThe service is so-so. No one outstandingly friendly, and no one outstandingly rude.", "business_id": "ZjwZIQM4TfFO7T7ck7FtYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e9ALO47DWQYlG4bICLy_yQ", "review_id": "2aXPEKQrrp0N1Vvcgpp_JQ", "text": "We have been shopping at this location since we moved into the neighborhood this past year. Copp's (the past year or two) has really gone down hill. We normally do our big shopping at Woodman's because it's cheaper. We'd go to this Copp's more but 1, the prices are higher MUCH higher than almost any place in Madison.\n\n Also they have a horrible time having things in stock. A lot of shelves are barely stocked (during the week even) and the signs in the frozen area are dumb, having lame pictures isn't helping me find products.  \n\nIf they updated a few things, had more things in stock and even regular items in stock I'd give a better rating. Also the parking lot is pretty dim/dark. Makes me feel unsafe.", "business_id": "ZjwZIQM4TfFO7T7ck7FtYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "cnHVkfu_oOdAiZsZfZoYQA", "text": "Again... not a fan of Copps, in general. This one seems a bit older and a bit more in need of a facelift, but it's not bad. Wide aisles, plenty of check outs, and decent produce. \n\nPrices are typically higher than Woodman's, but Copps allows the use of credit cards (or using your debit card as a credit card, which I do because my bank gives me 5% cashback when I do).\n\nBakery items are usually stellar - especially the chocolate donuts. ;-)", "business_id": "ZjwZIQM4TfFO7T7ck7FtYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4UpCBfRXULqQ0GaZTnG9Mg", "review_id": "8Et06TB6qU40WGc3OQr_2Q", "text": "Cozy place with good fried food and super cheap booze.  I expected some attitude from the locals when stopping in here before a party nearby and got none--partly because we were the only folks there but also the bartender was nice as could be.\n\nPerhaps some day I'll go back and point out the inconsistent apostrophe position in their signage and get punched in the face.", "business_id": "MVFeOZVt641WBvdsRmnhPg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xcuxY7TjWZtF5XqGYvEBVQ", "review_id": "L-DHCPvTZUDES-jPCFQDbQ", "text": "A friendly locals' dive bar.\n\nDon't expect much, however, it's a nice enough place if you need to whet your whistle out yonder.", "business_id": "MVFeOZVt641WBvdsRmnhPg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "J4qPLSIxyWitXyq_WGXVlA", "review_id": "tK5hEsuqDsk-LZPS49AKCw", "text": "Due to the third annual Schizophrenia hardcore/gabber event, my friend Aaron and I found ourselves on the outskirts of Madison and in need of whiskey.  Luckily the warehouse we were destined for was by Slices' (Slice's/Slices).  Boy, oh boy, factory bars in Wisconsin pour stiff drinks!", "business_id": "MVFeOZVt641WBvdsRmnhPg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pOmhEB7tBWhYofKPixLfNw", "review_id": "GABEeYUIptQqJ9AUFu7cVQ", "text": "Drinks are stiff, and the bartender is awesome.  I lived in this town for 26 years and didn't know this place existed.  Come in and ask for Justin, he'll treat you right.  He makes a mad decent Tom Collins.\n\nThe summer sausage sandwich is a pure Sconnie experience and paired with the mini corn dogs is the bees' knees.\n\nThe sound system is nice and the jukebox is deep if that matters to you.", "business_id": "MVFeOZVt641WBvdsRmnhPg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NIA6FQhiZxWCiYBkfXjiOw", "review_id": "q4VxXDJ5FViMpmayzfsdqg", "text": "The bar is now called Slice's. Bullit is gone (thank god). Great friendly service, great food and the owner is cute as a button. Justin no longer works there but Kimmy and Brian will treat you right. There mixology is beyond reproach. Great fish fry and even better burgers.", "business_id": "MVFeOZVt641WBvdsRmnhPg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "13XTZwRHFLGjAdpN3YCm5Q", "review_id": "ZKhDYI2mMnepGZidYx5_Rg", "text": "I've gotten my hair done here a few times and I've found that I really like the place. It's an aveda salon and it has very reasonable prices for cuts and colors. The gal who did my hair during my first two visits had her baby the day before my most recent visit, so I had a different newer gal. She did a great job on cutting my hair and giving it back some shape. She had nearly finished the cut when I mentioned that I would be willing to go a bit shorter. She was happy to do that even though it made her have to practically start over.", "business_id": "JFxTRyDQ-JhyMnDBVFzHLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gbpmlC9mU_VHKdjRZwugYw", "review_id": "jAKx2wQtk2D4m6DWqk2xtg", "text": "Pricey and bad quality service.  I immediately had to re-do my hair upon leaving and did a much better job myself with products from Sallys.  (and for less than half of what I was charged..)  Bottom line:  Dont waste your money or time at this salon.", "business_id": "JFxTRyDQ-JhyMnDBVFzHLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hgJF8AfXXLDn7i5yza4jfw", "review_id": "XknZEvsDGZUMzV5xHIMlhw", "text": "I created a yelp account to write this review.  I came in for a trim that I had scheduled the day before.  Only one stylist working and no receptionist.  After waiting for her to finish up with her client the stylist informed me I had no appointment.  She checked the computer we found my name written under the wrong day and time.  She was not very apologetic for my inconvenience and nothing was offered to me to insure my return.   I will advise my friends and family not to visit this salon.", "business_id": "JFxTRyDQ-JhyMnDBVFzHLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BClac_vHNplI476hxsbS1Q", "review_id": "6Hq6-pWdhKBWyyHSiuqi2g", "text": "I saw Bonnie at DBTB several times before I left Madison.  For me, it was the best balance of quality and cost that I found after trying half a dozen different stylists while in school.  The staff is super friendly and really put me at ease (I can be shy and dread too-chatty stylists) and I was always satisfied with the result.  Maybe not blown away, like if you're looking for something really edgy this might not be the place for you, but I'm picky and have difficult hair and Bonnie gave me exactly what I was looking for.  I also got it colored once by her, too; just an all-over so I guess it's hard to mess that up, but I had no complaints!\n\nIf I hadn't moved I'd still be going!", "business_id": "JFxTRyDQ-JhyMnDBVFzHLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rH51QKuwS545sv4QQ45s8Q", "review_id": "sp9LZHK32KJ8dw7NLYYWQQ", "text": "pricey for what you get (average cut, average color), the place is cramped otherwise nicely decorated but the mold smell from the basement sometimes gets horrendous. Wish they would clean this up, the owner doesn't seem to care.", "business_id": "JFxTRyDQ-JhyMnDBVFzHLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cGQA17a7Ao6MMRuoqf1S8g", "review_id": "J_GiqTrhL9HqoLvZayl7Ew", "text": "Good quality chicken teriyaki in the mall. Very affordable and huge portion", "business_id": "9vgu6o1CwP5NakVkb29z0g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oSA746-4MCJpWorJkzxqpQ", "review_id": "0suwAzgXkSOO81d_oOLnyQ", "text": "Nom nom nom. Yummy teriyaki and big portions. One of the few places to get nearly-fresh 'fast' food.", "business_id": "9vgu6o1CwP5NakVkb29z0g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GIe3fZlWKtnPXTaGqmwl-A", "review_id": "C7fZQfN6Ahh6w1kLyB4phw", "text": "Once, when I was a kid, I was reading a book at recess because I was a big nerd and that's how I rolled.  \n\nThis kid in my school, his name was Weston, came up behind me and, without warning, kicked me in the crotch as hard as he could.  It was the kind of kick where I didn't see it coming.  His foot caught me right in the jewel-box and lifted me a good six inches off the ground.  I felt everything go weak in my body.  I crumpled to the ground clutching my boys and screaming.  I cried like a little baby.  You would have, too.  \n\nWeston ran off--I didn't find out he was the one who did it until days later.  When the playground teacher walked over to find out what was wrong with me, I couldn't even talk to tell her what had happened.  I thew up from the pain.  \n\nWhen I could finally function again, I discovered my book had scattered a few feet out in front of me and landed in a puddle.  It was ruined.  And I had brought that book from home.\n\nFor weeks, nay MONTHS, after that, the other boys in my class thought it was so funny that I got nut-rocked like I did, that they spent most of their free moments trying to find ways to replicate it.  When I walked through the halls, I had to constantly look over my shoulder, lest I find a foot planted in my nards.  When I was at recess, I had to stand with my back to the wall at all times, lest someone attempt to crotch-punt me across the playground again.  \n\nIt was miserable.  I had started out first grade loving school.  After that day, I never once liked school again.\n\nSarku Japan's chicken teriyaki is so good, that when I eat it, for a few blessed seconds, I forget the trauma of that event.", "business_id": "9vgu6o1CwP5NakVkb29z0g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4bsu8DLfDkBV84RKn6UmcA", "review_id": "FZn4XhoHDHwSo_viS_K77Q", "text": "Quick, friendly, helpful service. Love how they have all their repair/installation/service prices posted. Somewhat limited, but quality inventory. Love the cat roaming the establishment too. Any establishment with a cat gets a star automatically.", "business_id": "QMWdcByvCYCrs7-IQyr26w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 10, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S0WAH8ijhKjrs6cYE8mbcg", "review_id": "CXTfgSkYDqWrTEz1PJgFcw", "text": "I will never deal with these people again. In a town like Madison, where are so many decent bike shops, why would I?\n\nI went because I got a flat.\n\nTrip #1. My boyfriend drops off my bike on a Monday. They say they can't have it ready until the NEXT Thursday (11 days). The also say they're going to lube the brake lines. \n\nTrip #2. My boyfriend comes by to pick up the bike, as stated, a week and a half later. They haven't even touched it yet. They say, \"Did we call you? We'll call you.\" They had never told him to wait until they called. He says that they seem to have totally forgotten about the bike. \n\nA few hours later, they call.\n\nTrip #3. He gets the bike. My flat is fixed. $43 dollars.\n\nI get on the bike to ride it to work. The front brake is rubbing. There were no problems with the brakes when we gave the bike to them.\n\nTrip #4. I have to go back to have them adjust the brakes. The guy running the show takes about 20 seconds. Hands it back to me. \"There you go.\" He says. By the time I get home, the brake is rubbing again, now worse than before. \n\nI call and say, \"Can you tell me how to adjust this? I cannot come to the bike store for a 5th time.\" He says, \"Well, there must be something seriously wrong with your brakes if we adjusted them and they're still rubbing.\" There was nothing wrong with my brakes before I handed the bike over to them. At this point, I am so angry I can barely see straight. \n\nTrip #5. I take the bike in. They take it aside, work on it for 2 minutes, and viola! the brakes work. There's nothing wrong with them. They were just incorrectly adjusted twice. \n\nI'm sorry to have to give a bad review to my local bike shop, but our experience was that they were disorganized and took three times to get something right.", "business_id": "QMWdcByvCYCrs7-IQyr26w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AmGEMRDhab60x3zvw1_xfA", "review_id": "XzwV0eA5ZQnQliKHeykKMA", "text": "I stopped in early on a Thursday afternoon to get a flat tire fixed (just needed a new tube).  I was ignored for the first 10-15 minutes, as was another customer who asked me if I knew how to get any service at the shop.\n\nA repair tech finally came up to me, I told them what was wrong.  Apparently, they were too busy tuning up bikes to change the tube (a 5 minute job, tops), and not one employee could spare the time to do this.  They told me that it would have to wait until after the weekend.  No matter HOW busy a shop is, I cannot possibly imagine having to wait any more than a day to get a tube replaced, let alone four days.  I inquired about this and was treated in a rude manner, no apologies about the initial lack of service or the long repair times.\n\nI ended up walking my bike 2 miles to Machinery Row, where I had a fantastic (albeit more expensive) experience.\n\nCompared to the rest of the bike shops I have been to in Madison, this one is by far the worst.", "business_id": "QMWdcByvCYCrs7-IQyr26w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mUthuPTsJgTdmvwYm0aGyA", "review_id": "cxlwB5xvaGunkr-FSy3Q4A", "text": "Friendly people, good service.  We had two bikes serviced there in the fall with the intent to use them as winter bikes.  Once the snow flew we realized that my bike was skipping a gear and my wife's had a brake issue.  We rode down, and received the same friendly service we received the first time in.  They remembered our bikes and solved our bike repair issues on the spot.  Great business to support.", "business_id": "QMWdcByvCYCrs7-IQyr26w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DoqaJVET-M4zqHN-m2MZvg", "review_id": "_etUpcPSDz5vNB7Fjo-Daw", "text": "Went in today for a quick brake adjustment and to fix a ripped tube and despite being VERY busy I was in and out in under 45 minutes. I've been going to this bike shop for 5 years and I only had one bad experience (with someone who appears to be no longer employed by the shop). Everyone who works here is incredibly helpful and they will never push you to buy any services or products that they don't think you need or that they don't think are good quality. They are super woman friendly, despite being staffed by mostly men, and offer their space on some nights for a women's bike mechanics class (that I've heard of and seen, but never gone to). They built my 3-speed bike from scratch when I first moved here, gave me an excellent price for it, and have helped me to keep it well-maintained. I have had only minor problems with the bike and I put it through a lot of hell. I recommend this shop not just for repairs, but especially for anyone looking to get a well-priced custom bike.", "business_id": "QMWdcByvCYCrs7-IQyr26w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vR5wodjobb1C8NP7qWTeIQ", "review_id": "n3yY5VcX6X1HT4OncL-3bA", "text": "I wanted to swap out the straight handlebars on my hybrid bike for backswept bars.  They guys here were very knowledgeable and helpful.  They spent a lot of time with me to review several different style handlebars, and helped me find a set that are very comfortable and that accommodate all of the stuff I had on my bike.  They also helped me pick out a newer set of front and back lights (and did not just push me toward the most expensive options, either).  The work was done on time and for less than I had expected to pay.  Super friendly, and no Gearhead attitude.  I highly recommend them, and definitely plan on returning to this shop if my bike needs anything in the future.", "business_id": "QMWdcByvCYCrs7-IQyr26w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d5faDkcVY5VSZtXDGOf3_g", "review_id": "SxwprgJuAkPBzuqvff5htg", "text": "Hi there!  I'll be right with you!  That's what you should say, any of the 10 times you walk right past the customer who is clearly and patiently waiting.  Not avoid eye contact and say nothing.  Then, when you finally have time,  let the customer finish talking before you stomp off to get what you think they need.  What is with the elitist attitude of bike shop dudes around here?  You're a bike mechanic...not an astronaut who cured cancer while drinking and say the alphabet backwards.", "business_id": "QMWdcByvCYCrs7-IQyr26w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Y_u9tbGWwEAIZs5ja8ZAzA", "review_id": "ZadTSZCmlzsn5Cko7VgEug", "text": "Wonderful place.\n\nI am brand new to the (now less) intimidating world of bikes and cycling and broken pedals and flat tires, and these guys don't care. They treat me like I've been riding for years, yet never laugh at my questions or concerns. (And they didn't laugh when I leaned my bike against the wall and it came crashing to the ground. Or they waited until after I left to laugh, which is something I can appreciate.) I've purchased simple things (like water bottles) with them and trusted them to reassemble the bike and add pedals and air to the tires and a new saddle. All was handled professionally and quickly at, what I assume to be, a fair price. \n\nStop in and say hello. Pet the two store cats (but keep in mind that one is deaf so your repeated Hi Kitty, Hi Kitty, Hi Kitty pleads will go unheard) and take a look around at what they've got. Revolution Cycles is a great neighborhood place.", "business_id": "QMWdcByvCYCrs7-IQyr26w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Y_u9tbGWwEAIZs5ja8ZAzA", "review_id": "bGI4cNrTyHn0-LSRf68atA", "text": "Back again, back again. \n\nThe time came to upgrade from my previous bike (a hybrid, a bike better suited for short distances, a bike too big for me, a used bike I bought for $50 and couldn't keep fixing up, a lovely friend, a loyal commuter) to a brand new road bike, built to fit me. \n\nI walked into the shop on a Saturday, sat down, and said, \"Build me a Surly!\" And Earl laughed. He has no problem with Surlys, he said, and he'd build me one if that's what I wanted. But he made me do some research first. And he asked me what I'd be using the bike for. Earl and I talked for about an hour that day, and I left the shop with a few of Earl's suggestions: bikes and companies I had never heard of or considered (Handsome Cycles, Soma, All-City, to name a few). \n\nI still wanted that Surly, though, so I went back. \"Build me a Surly!\" Earl said he would. But I'm short (barely five-foot-two), so Earl wanted to make sure I'd actually fit on a Surly before ordering one. He called a previous customer and asked her to bring in her Surly. He hooked the bike up to the trainer, watched me pedal, told me to shift, told me to break, told me to actually ride the bike, and I did. So, he ordered me the surly. \n\nThe whole process - sitting down, ordering the bike (the Cross-Check), picking the color (wonderful lime green), selecting the seat and pedals and fenders and, and, and - took about twenty minutes. The building of the bike took exactly a week. And it's a beautiful bike. Sleek and clean and fast and light. Put together expertly. Adjusted at least three times (Can you raise the seat? Can you lower the seat? Can you pull the handlebars forward? Can you pull the seat forward?) the day I picked it up. Happily. \n\nIt was a dream, building this bike with Revolution. Not once did I feel pressured by Earl or the rest of the crew at Revolution. Not once did I feel belittled, talked down to, or laughed at. Not once did I feel that my dream bike wasn't cool enough, worthy enough, or good enough to build. I had a bike in mind, and Earl told me to think about it. I thought about it, and Earl told me they could do it. And they did. Professionally, quickly, expertly. And I could not be happier with the bike I've got now. \n\nI'll come back again and again and again to these guys because they're just that good. For everything. Fixing up old bikes, like my Specialized, and building new ones. The best.", "business_id": "QMWdcByvCYCrs7-IQyr26w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R005MrvgUEgCW_V4I-f3nw", "review_id": "iLjwrKQKcOjJPLfPvv4Lhw", "text": "I was really surprised to see the poor reviews on yelp for Revolution! They have always been friendly and helpful when I have a need for my bike. However, those reviews seem to be from older dates (most of them..), so perhaps there's a management change and please give revolution a chance!!\n\nThe bike shop is a middle-sized shop, so they might not have as much variety of products as other huge bike shops. The nice thing is, they are willing to go out of the way to order something for you, even if you just wanted one piece of something. Also, it is a great place to stop by for last minute maintenance, quick fixes. They usually have a long wait for huge project fix ups, but if you just need a quick check or putting on a saddle, something fast, they will do it on the spot and you won't run into the long wait time.\n\nI trust them to do a good job for my bike. Jacob, who I regularly see in the bike shop, was very detailed in explaining my options when I wanted to add gears to my single speed bike. He even suggested maybe building a custom bike might be something I should consider since my Sanwa is not exactly meant for touring.. A week and a half later (I was out of town), my bike was ready. It fits well, the gears are surprisingly smooth for a no gear gal like me. Everything was great! And they were so friendly and told me I should come back for a check up on the bike a week or two later!", "business_id": "QMWdcByvCYCrs7-IQyr26w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "Duj1OmaNAvwKQ0hie2ouow", "text": "These guys saved my bacon by literally giving me the fenders from their bike. Really.\n\nFor those of you that take the good time to read my mediocre reviews, you'll know that I recently bought a fat bike. And I love it. Really, really love it.\n\nBut, I don't particularly enjoy the amount of water and crud those huge tires sling around. After my last ride, it felt like I was carrying around an extra 10-lbs of salty water weight, primarily in my bike shorts. Memories of a dirty diaper came to mind... \n\nSo, I set about looking for fenders. I visited several bike stores in the area, none had what I was looking for in stock. So, I went online and ordered a set from Amazon. Who, eventually e-mailed me a \"whoops, sorry, those aren't in stock after all\" message. Curses!\n\nThen I remembered that Revolution was just around the corner from my house, so I quick raced over to see if they had a set of fenders. And they did! Win!!\n\nBut... they were installed on a bike that was on the show floor. Fail!!\n\nI inquired if they had extra fenders in stock - nope. \n\nI inquired if they would be interested in selling the ones from the show floor bike - yep!\n\nWin again!!\n\nAnd, because the fenders had been \"used\" (for one ride), they gave me an unnecessary, but greatly appreciated discount. \n\nTalk about nice guys. Thank you!! \n\nGreat selection of parts and accessories, as well as bikes of all shapes and sizes. I will be back. I promise!", "business_id": "QMWdcByvCYCrs7-IQyr26w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h_JGEQFUNmxNm1wksRoDdQ", "review_id": "18gaVKkuvhfgjbc6QX2G9Q", "text": "We have our bikes tuned up every spring from the friendly folks at Revolution Cycles, and have always been pleased with the service, quality, and value. Being able to walk there from our home is a plus, too.\n\nA few years back, they even gave my wife a milk crate when we were having trouble finding one for her. Long story short, they're good people.", "business_id": "QMWdcByvCYCrs7-IQyr26w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qPUQYrobbvNIPPdIOeymBg", "review_id": "SmE4RqdcEHj0JGUkBmCLBg", "text": "I've been to a lot of bike shops around Madison, and Revolution is my favorite. \n\nThey're approachable and in support of finding you the safest cheap way to stay riding. They also stand by their tune-ups for the whole season. None of the  \"hey we're actually going to charge you another $50 because we didn't tighten your brakes to your liking.\"\n\nI had my touring bike built through them last year, and all along the way they had resources and words of encouragement. The staff is amazing too. My only regret is that I always have work when their maintenance classes are.", "business_id": "QMWdcByvCYCrs7-IQyr26w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nqs6Avj7bfyavMUHO0XVBg", "review_id": "mejovfnfYshfksnNxjeOhQ", "text": "I'm still not sure which way to pronounce it, but if you want to meet some real-life northsiders- this is a good stop. And it's not too far away from downtown. Some people say their bloodies are unstoppable, but I didn't love it.\n\nThe decor is definitely influenced by NASCAR and NFL, and they also have a pool table and dart board - with a fireplace. Probably a great place in the winter", "business_id": "hUS4D74YDHobcggC4-YMqw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tpwXQU2zhsXPz6CywnCrwA", "review_id": "8Ru004rjT8olqWddpv-SwQ", "text": "Busse's is very much a typical neighborhood tavern, with cheap drinks (cheapest in the city that I've found) and nice down to earth people.  Recent updates have been made as far as tv's, games, sound system, etc., so if you haven't been in a while to catch a game or hear some music (the old juke box was circa 1970's) you might give it another shot.  \n\nIf you are into \"bomb\" shots the Chuck Norris shot is something you need to try.  If you like tap beer the selection is limited, but very inexpensive, and the lines are always clean (hint: the owner drinks tap beer).  Cocktails are stiff, and REALLY inexpensive.  \n\nIf you're a northsider looking for a new local hangout, or someone heading to a Mallard's game looking for a spot near Warner to hit up before or after the game (they always have Mallard gameday specials) this is the place.", "business_id": "hUS4D74YDHobcggC4-YMqw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S_jsDw9WSy08lVBhXnux9w", "review_id": "LFq4o1bAAtc0E202y29tjA", "text": "Great prices, good selection that is constantly changing, and it's usually pretty busy.  What more can you ask from a used book store?\n\nThe staff is pretty nice, though it seems like every time I walk into the store, the music they're playing is some of the most god-awful foreign jazz stuff.", "business_id": "qTzXFsBjMmOQHeRrWnJYLg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iSwJEzFu1CXNzb57MUR3JQ", "review_id": "PQ7HIQzUrKDn6IwYuwELAg", "text": "I will never do business with any Half Price Books store again after my experiences with the staff at this store. I have been here multiple times and have yet to find someone who is polite or pleasant to talk to. When I asked for help trying to find the cooking section I was told \"Why don't you just read the signs?\" I tried to sell a nonfiction manual and was told it was out of date even though it was the most current edition available. When I tried to protest the woman at the counter told me she \"clearly knows more about this\" than I do. I came back a few weeks later to sell another manual that had ICDM on the front and the girl actually tried to tell me that meant there was a CD that was supposed to go with it. I tried one more time to sell some novels and after the clerk gave me a pay slip he threw my book in the garbage right in front of me. I also tried to sell a like new condition $30.00 novel only to be offered a dollar for it. I asked why and was told \"it's a short book.\" I have never encountered anyone here who didn't make it very obvious that it is a waste of their time to serve customers. Even when I greet them with a smile and say \"excuse me, could you help me find something?\" They still give me attitude and act as though I am just in their way. It is very clear to me that the people here believe that it would be so much easier to do their job if those damn customers would just stay out of their way. I have already ordered my kindle and whatever books I have left are going to goodwill (which is just around the corner from this store.) I would rather give my books away for free than have an illiterate, incompetent and grossly uneducated person attempt to determine the value of a book they are unable to appreciate.", "business_id": "qTzXFsBjMmOQHeRrWnJYLg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rUUI3ngu8tIRVAzQz25GCQ", "review_id": "3KrK9BrkW6lTurUQqYumFQ", "text": "First off, this is a USED bookstore, yet a large majority of their books are in almost new shape. Great selection. The last 4-5 times I went to Barns n Nobel at east town and found a book I wanted, I decided to check to see if they had it at half price books, and THEY DID! ALMOST EVERY TIME!!! And for half price, or less!! The staff is very helpful, and you can call ahead and see if they have the book you are looking for. If they do, they will gladly put it on hold for you at the front desk for up to a week at NO CHARGE! Staff is very friendly, and store is always neat and clean. Definately a winner. Always call and check here before paying full price for any book!!! They also buy/sell used records, cd's, movies, and computer software and games.", "business_id": "qTzXFsBjMmOQHeRrWnJYLg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CRyOc3Njbf0jtRptTs5s2w", "review_id": "fQ1mDz9l-K6fYNZewRtAZw", "text": "i usually just go here to sell things; but my mom comes here all the time and loves it, she always walks away happy!", "business_id": "qTzXFsBjMmOQHeRrWnJYLg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oSA746-4MCJpWorJkzxqpQ", "review_id": "yDRCeSWskHokUZKxzvxF-g", "text": "The best part about Half Price Books is the classic bookstore employees. They're the most cliched people in a very excellent way. Think if High Fidelity had been about a bookstore: these folks would be replacing John Cusack and Jack Black. I love that about the place. \n\nGood selection for the size of the store and well-organized. I've been coming here since I was in junior high and have always loved it. They don't pay much for anything but recent release hardcover books, but a few dollars is better than having stacks of paperbacks after a summer of beach reads, etc. \n\nBe sure to check out the rolling carts in front of the entrance for amazing sales. If they have too much of one book, copies will go on super sale. I once got 10 of 13 books in a series from the sale rack for less than half the price that 2 other sets of the same series were going for on the main shelves. It's always good to check if you're looking for a specific book.", "business_id": "qTzXFsBjMmOQHeRrWnJYLg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6rMHhS3Hf_Ofn1hYaxaUgQ", "review_id": "AX2grRQeWz1c6Jweva_FrQ", "text": "This place is making me a cookbook hoarder! Helpful Staff. Great deals on books that aren't even an a year old. All in good condition. Everything is categorize for easy finding. They even have music items, comics and magazines.", "business_id": "qTzXFsBjMmOQHeRrWnJYLg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SzVMuOEV-kcDcF0E6OwwKg", "review_id": "Lnd3f24MVYQQdM1_QKJ2XA", "text": "This is by far my favorite book store.  I never walk out of the place empty-handed.  Awesome selection and quick turnover in my favorite categories.  One can purchase new books for a song- I just picked up the 2012 Gun Digest for ten bucks, when it ordinarily sells for forty.  \n\nI have never had a bad experience with staff, they've always been helpful.  Keep up the good work HPBs!", "business_id": "qTzXFsBjMmOQHeRrWnJYLg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RY18jLSV_J2Dzcl7Lmr9rA", "review_id": "JWhuTBuGMaozYRLVhjVSrQ", "text": "I really miss this store!  I miss this chain!  I lived in Madison several years ago and would come here often with my parents.  They have a wonderful selection on paper backs, hard covers, CD's, movies, DVD's, greeting cards,  magazines, gifts, and other items.  It is a very easy place to spend a couple of hours, but without spending a lot of money.  Staff may be a little odd, but are still very cool.  LOVE this store.", "business_id": "qTzXFsBjMmOQHeRrWnJYLg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MAugRkIrbXomERvUyb2WjA", "review_id": "kAr01CWeWiPXvgqb3hB-TQ", "text": "Love the selection in their clearance section.\n\nAfter a minute of scanning the shelves, I walked out with the collected works of John Donne, some Emily Dickinson, a doorstop fantasy novel by Daniel David Abraham, a hilariously dated sci-fi book about the future of gaming from the 80s by Melissa Scott, and one of Adrian Tchaikovsky's fast moving pulp novels, all for six dollars.", "business_id": "qTzXFsBjMmOQHeRrWnJYLg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6kp815UUjK--ukUjmDlSCQ", "review_id": "CHCJ8eAEGtOhdKgTHTAyVg", "text": "Remember when East Towne mall was nothing?  A big building full of emptiness, speckled with a few pathetic stores here and there?  Ten to 15 years later, and now its been completely revamped and is all dolled up with white twinkly lights, and cheesy holiday decorations.  Hell, even Santa shows up there now.  \n\nBut guess what?  You can't just walk around the mall without some dipstick wanting you to try on their lotion or straighten your hair for you!!!  Isn't that exciting?  It's like being harassed by a car salesperson, only these people want to let you know how ugly you are, and how they can improve you with their shit products.  \n\nDo you want to try this wonderful lotion?  Can I straighten your hair for you?  Can I ask you a question about your skin??!  Can I ruin this trip to the mall for you by refusing to leave you alone every time you walk by?!?!  \n\nYES!!!!  It's like getting a root canal and then asking for a do over.  Because, even if you politely say no thank you, they persist, and harass, and then as you are walking away, you hear them say snide little things about you.    \n\nI hate those pushy bastards.  They ruin every, single trip to the mall.", "business_id": "CRKM5F4MHGHvEGgI3LXy8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zi_IeOTyioDcsVSJze7SBQ", "review_id": "uKsjxZgPJ_jC6S26203cVA", "text": "Not exactly an upscale mall by a long shot.  Service is horrendous and it is crowded and messy, with a poor selection of low grade stores.", "business_id": "CRKM5F4MHGHvEGgI3LXy8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oSA746-4MCJpWorJkzxqpQ", "review_id": "wrVfTo-VWZ0m-JzaQ3OPMw", "text": "Oh, East Towne. You keep trying to get classy and never quite make it. Your owners funnel too much cash into your fancier big sister on the West side of town.\n\nThat being said, in 2012 the mall has been making a number of changes for the better. And it has, over the years, gotten better and better. It's still just got a good way to go!", "business_id": "CRKM5F4MHGHvEGgI3LXy8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pNtazWShJ9XSSVMRmrpEBQ", "review_id": "a4H9W5hpLe6gnlW2PD9lNA", "text": "It's a mall. In Madison. It's exactly what you'd expect. \n\nThe interior has been spruced up and there are some new stores, but West Towne still wins.  If you really need to shop, get outta town and head to Milwaukee or Chicago.", "business_id": "CRKM5F4MHGHvEGgI3LXy8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eQSj2Pg6zlybas4UfipmrQ", "review_id": "w1mrKsTFJVVWmNz2nhKhvg", "text": "I am finding it extremely unappealing to shop at East Towne Mall nowadays. There are just no good stores there. I do shop at Lane Bryant when they have sales but lately, their seasonal lines have been horrible or Bath and Body Works whenever they have Areomatherapy on sale for $5. Until then, there is no point in shopping here. There are certain wings of the mall that I hardly go down because they are just crappy shops put in to fill space. Also, the food court sucks. No good eatery places here at all. Just...nothing. It's really unfortunate because Madison doesn't have much retail stores to offer and there is a ton of potential for East Town mall if someone put the investment into it and clean up the atmosphere more. Location is great, stores are not. Please, someone with money and time help East Towne Mall!", "business_id": "CRKM5F4MHGHvEGgI3LXy8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BpUuBXDfSgiLTqZbRtFp5g", "review_id": "yHQWTthq2FfA9M6oQwXaSw", "text": "Low cost good work. Two macaws in the waiting room.  Right by the mall on the East side.", "business_id": "MFANntSgzNkjStqgB2xtHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "avPELmgrt_GVzuIUdeuIfg", "review_id": "-VtvYCNNHN7ULYtCuabfrg", "text": "A wash may be better priced than others but you'll get what you pay for. My husband brought out 2008 Prius for a wash and vacuum and it doesn't look like anything has been cleaned! The carpet in the hatch and floors are still dirty and none of the interior was wiped down. We will be going to Octopus or we'll just do it ourselves next time.", "business_id": "MFANntSgzNkjStqgB2xtHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4bsu8DLfDkBV84RKn6UmcA", "review_id": "e0RAvNS5GJdIR4yHn_mMUw", "text": "I came in with a free wash voucher after having my vehicle serviced at Ford. One of the guys who oversees the final wipe down of the car, inspected it once it came out of the wash, and said he wanted to put it through one more time because it was still dirty. They took the extra time to wipe the car by hand, and put it through the wash once more. Definitely more than I expected from any car wash facility... especially when I didn't even have to pay!", "business_id": "MFANntSgzNkjStqgB2xtHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4bsu8DLfDkBV84RKn6UmcA", "review_id": "eLo0yE9PhxIoGenVhTLsOw", "text": "This time around wasn't so great. The interior of my car was wiped with dirty rags, and my car smelled like dirty rags until I got home and was able to wipe down the interior myself. They also didn't do quite so well on drying the car off - although I should have probably said something to the guys about doing a better job. Nevertheless, a very disappointing experience, after such positive one just a few months back.", "business_id": "MFANntSgzNkjStqgB2xtHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Fs80-3w9XrGwCV0HXe6CYA", "review_id": "Yh7ivlDK4CZeO7I_U-XniQ", "text": "I paid $17.50 for an inside-outside cleaning and was given a dirty car. After agreeing that the car was dirty, the manager refused to have them vacuum it again.", "business_id": "MFANntSgzNkjStqgB2xtHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bDk2XvjJlK8fsiL6C1HpEg", "review_id": "8nDrqFXCprHo_BHMKgo5ag", "text": "Grade: C-\n\nI hate Applebee's. It only tasted good because I'm on a diet.", "business_id": "JdCFcgw4yk4M1ZRhAhBIag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6kp815UUjK--ukUjmDlSCQ", "review_id": "AAJpyiCUdaQRo42LtJos8w", "text": "The epitome of a crap chain.  Why did I get talked into going here?  Because I am a tool.  Crowded, loud, mediocre food, slow service, and on this particular occasion a strange man two tables down and across the aisle staring at me and not his dining companion, during the entire meal.  I should have just yelled, \"watch my head spin\" and vomited there at the table.", "business_id": "JdCFcgw4yk4M1ZRhAhBIag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xOe-ZopdYiu8ijimmtdrnA", "review_id": "LKq9JowrjUIGAE5Lhvd9pA", "text": "It's an Applebee's...what do you expect?  Every Applebee's I've ever been to has sticky tables...must be something in how they are made or cleaned.  The shot glass desserts aren't bad, but if you go here, you know what you are getting in to.", "business_id": "JdCFcgw4yk4M1ZRhAhBIag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hrnSxGti9HOHxG2UaPz1rQ", "review_id": "TZR17v3YYMitJt4ltWUhSg", "text": "My folks love this place and I can't imagine why.  I had the chicken wrap and it could not hold a candle to the wraps at the Great Dane.\nThe fries are so overly seasoned they are almost impossible to eat without a huge glass of water.  Don't go there.", "business_id": "JdCFcgw4yk4M1ZRhAhBIag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aOyQjWtTSvH1oibZILRDvw", "review_id": "6btyFKduyKjK-8ZPTRhGBQ", "text": "This needs no explanation.", "business_id": "JdCFcgw4yk4M1ZRhAhBIag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vZc8FRs4DgC7Kz6FmiDaDw", "review_id": "jUnNa-aC8QH2bYVSECfR_w", "text": "Service has always been excellent. usually i go there just by myself but sever always pays a lot of attention to me. I am not a big fan of their steaks - i think they are not tender enough and a bit chewy. but the rest of the menu is amazing! try parmesan shrimp or their pasta bowls. 2 for 20$ including an appetizer - who doesn't love that? thei garlic mashd potatoes loaded with sour cream are very good too.", "business_id": "JdCFcgw4yk4M1ZRhAhBIag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UCdzVWtHFcx2QC_LT3rQfg", "review_id": "AmQ1o3ELp8UnenZGWD7xSQ", "text": "Always good service, never much of a wait.  Other than that, it's Applebee's...you should already know what to expect.", "business_id": "JdCFcgw4yk4M1ZRhAhBIag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_TtfC3h0mdRO8Apb6jlHcQ", "review_id": "c52tLPRnPaFHcp3PDUChLw", "text": "Service was great and quick. Our drinks arrived quick and our server Melissa had honest and accurate suggestions.  She was really friendly and fun!  Only problem was that it was really cold because of the air conditioning.  Otherwise it was a great experience!", "business_id": "JdCFcgw4yk4M1ZRhAhBIag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aoDM2oE3P4dNoFDKRljVkg", "review_id": "dfpWKi3qZn6uH6NrVx0qpQ", "text": "The service was great, I love my server!", "business_id": "JdCFcgw4yk4M1ZRhAhBIag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "unGXnjsub_tH46miedKnyg", "review_id": "XkZNqpfIPmxKkerA0rZnGQ", "text": "TERRIBLE!!!!!!\n\nI have been in the state for 4 months and this is the WORST restaurant choice we have made so far. I had a bad feeling and should have listened to my instinct. Wasted $40.\n\nLet me start by saying the host/hostess were the nicest staff at the place. \n\nMy husband ordered the 7 oz sirloin with riblets, seasonal vegatables and mashed potatoes. The sirloin was mostly fat and rubbery. There was no meat to be eaten. It was just a hunk of fat. The riblets even had a weird smoke flavor that he compared to cigarette smoke. We do not go places looking for an all smiles server, but this guy did not smile and when he saw we were not enjoying our meal and my husband's plate was still full, he did not even ask if the food was okay or if there was something he could do. We don't like to complain and just were not in the mood to even let him or the manager know. I really did not expect the food to be so bad. I will stick to TGIFridays, Texas Roadhouse and Outback Steakhouse from now on;they never disappoint and we have no problem putting down $50 or $60 plus a $10+ tip. For the same $40 spent, we could have gotten a meal we actually enjoyed. The only good part was my daughter's chicken fingers, fries and pepsi. Sad. We will not be returning. For such a nice \"looking\" exterior, you would think they'd have more quality food and servers. I guess you get what you pay for..sadly.\n\nDo not go here! We will be voiding it like the plague.", "business_id": "JdCFcgw4yk4M1ZRhAhBIag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CkbNxx6CAgLH_Wf_bh_s8A", "review_id": "Ykl2CDGsVMSFp4EFLUnF-g", "text": "Food was good.. A little disappointed in my Berry Sangria.. Wish it looked and tasted as good as the picture. Nothing stood out to me tho. I might go back for their cheese sticks tho:)", "business_id": "JdCFcgw4yk4M1ZRhAhBIag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6H3X_SUEDjPTEvB4KDwsvg", "review_id": "DXBQV1rgLiM8XSwWl3XyBQ", "text": "Last time I went I was very disappointed in the service. We had a large group so I can understand it taking a little longer than normal but our server took forever to ask us what we wanted to drink (we were a little later than the rest of the party who already had a drink). Also all the TVs were on a preface channel while there was another game that was actually on. I don't think I'd ever pick to go there again. Will only go if someone else wants to.", "business_id": "JdCFcgw4yk4M1ZRhAhBIag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_cOXx98-ZiOgxjib-ZdYGA", "review_id": "G9A9BxMo70HS33-UNEnttg", "text": "We like it here.  The two of us went in today for lunch and there was a short wait (15 minutes) so we decided to grab our drinks at the bar while we waited.  The Bartender was visually a bit flustered as there were three unsavory looking and sounding women seemingly trying his patience with their drinks and menu ordering.\n\nWhen her got to use I ordered a Cadillac Margarita on the Rocks in the Big glass and he got a tall Spotted Cow on tap.  I continued to be friendly to the Bartender as I know the type and he was tipped $3 for the drinks.  While we got down off our bar stools he did say 'thank you, enjoy your meals.'\n\nOur waitress was Tasha and she was very pleasant; we ordered the mozzarella sticks as an appetizer and chatted in between watching basketball and Men's gymnastics on one of their many TV's.   I ordered the bacon cheeseburger with the works (hold the cheese) and he ordered two (2) trios; one for now and one for later.\n\nThe food was good, but the fries were sparse and non-crispy while they were seasoned OK.  He had another Spotted Cow and we cashed out.\n\nAll in all another nice afternoon at Applebee's.", "business_id": "JdCFcgw4yk4M1ZRhAhBIag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uSlKnryLlnD3mvmG6DIyCg", "review_id": "0sSaYsamhQr6waqmD4ebog", "text": "The Bridges has become my default golf course for meeting up with friends and getting in 18.  It is a city-owned course on the northeast side of Madison, south of the airport.  Most of the course is situated amidst low-lying wetlands, while on the back nine a couple of holes rise up on a ridge along Anderson Avenue.  It is an fairly easy course to walk, except that the proximity to water does mean a good amount of mosquitoes.  The recent rains led to a lot of flooding on the course, but I played last weekend and much of the course is back in playable condition.  I especially like the Bridges since the course can either reward you or punish you, but there always seems to be a bit of both.  Other courses are either too hard or too easy (mostly too hard) but the Bridges is the kind of course where after being embarrassed on a deceptively difficult par three you find yourself in position to birdie a par four that initially looked impossible.  It's enough of a challenge to keep you coming back without demoralizing you, and this makes it about the most fun of the courses in the area. \n\nThe major downside to the Bridges is the proximity to the airport.  Most of the course is right on the flight path for landing jets, and this is distracting at first.  Once you've played a round or two you learn to time your drives or putts, and Dane County Regional isn't exactly O'Hare.  Another potential problem is that this course can and will eat a lot of balls if like me you tend toward inaccuracy.  The vegetation in the O.B. areas is thick reedy wetland stuff, so just go ahead and consider that ball lost.  Lastly, the course can get very crowded and play tends to slow.  However, since I prefer to walk this usually works in my favor.  For some these drawbacks are a deal-breaker, but given the crowds on any given weekend I have to assume that this is a minority opinion.\n\nThe price is very reasonable - from $22 to $37 walking 18 depending on the time.  There is a twilight special where after 6:00 PM you can golf as much as you would like for $10.  The only problem with this is that a lot of people get in line for this and the rate of play is pretty slow.  The bar and grill in the clubhouse is one of my favorites of the city-owned courses.  The bar is well stocked and they usually have a couple of decent taps.  The last time I was there I enjoyed the new Capital Prairie Gold from a frosty mug.  You can always count on getting a can of Capital out on the course as well.  The menu is surprisingly broad and well-made.  The wraps are a satisfying end to the round, as are the sandwiches and the appetizers.  You can call in an order as you make the turn and it will be ready at the clubhouse, which is perfect for when only one or two of the foursome are eating.  Several of my friends have attended banquets or luncheons held here and have said these are well done too.  I think that top to bottom, the Bridges has about the best layout of the city-owned courses and is my personal favorite.", "business_id": "wls7FRMgIn8VlK1ji5Ms5g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "OiewDM5rEqnYqUEDDHSpkA", "text": "Fish fry review - quick summary: if you're looking for a high quality, no-frills fish fry, Bridges On The Green will satisfy your needs.  We recently visited them and found the fish (baked cod, beer battered cod) to be excellent.  Nice portions of super high quality fish.  Batter was light, crispy, and not the least bit greasy.  Sides were excellent as well.  Service and atmosphere left us a bit unimpressed, but the fish was so good that we'll be back.\n\nFull review available on my site (along with photos and more details).  Check my profile for a link.", "business_id": "wls7FRMgIn8VlK1ji5Ms5g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cKXHA34SuratNtgZjNRlrA", "review_id": "12vdQbgH-ARsMPJNJABehw", "text": "Great layout, very nice bar/restaurant and good people.\n\nThe layout is fair and wisely not long. IMHO any idiot can make a course tough by making it long. Bridges is within the ability of most golfers and yet is challenging enought for, say, a college team (that I recently watched). \n\nMy only criticism is that it is not an easy course to walk with long distances between holes. I think courses should be walked.", "business_id": "wls7FRMgIn8VlK1ji5Ms5g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "luQmagykK6zlC9kxulNQng", "review_id": "Rc0xvFvXPz2TzXPAh2Hhsw", "text": "DO NOT PLAY HERE\n\nThe bugs were so bad I had to skip the last three holes. Avoid Avoid Avoid.", "business_id": "wls7FRMgIn8VlK1ji5Ms5g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q70Wkg-CDeJfTASNurt8Tw", "review_id": "yaSLVg6bjsVjqA8QHgS6lg", "text": "Stopped here for a little golf while on vacation. 9-holes w/ cart during peak hours on a weekend was only $27, very inexpensive I thought! Practice area was basic but nice. Range looked fine and the range balls were some of the better I've seen around. $5 for a small bucket. Greens, tees and fairways were slightly, if it all, above average. The dirt cart pathways left a coating of dust on my glasses, skin, bag and clubs by the end of my round, didn't care for that and is the reason why I gave a 4/5, wish they were paved! Beverage cart was basic, but inexpensive. No wine. Inside bar had good, inexpensive food. I hear the fish fry's are good. \n\nOverall, a pretty good course with cheap green fees. Will certainly be back, though they need to pave the cart pathways....", "business_id": "wls7FRMgIn8VlK1ji5Ms5g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b78znTlrN-YWw5_8MPxZSw", "review_id": "sb-I5cZSRThOSAakAi-eXA", "text": "This would be one of the best courses in the state if it wasn't for all the ambient noise  on at least half the holes.  The airport is 1/2 mile away, and it's along side a highway.  Besides that, it's a great layout, challenging and typically in good shape.", "business_id": "wls7FRMgIn8VlK1ji5Ms5g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "x_iuUx5mjkEVLbfK6Mh6dw", "review_id": "BM-OQ-r8UTAfMc8-4KpJaw", "text": "The Bridges is a fantastic, affordable, well-maintained public course in Madison. I've played many of the public courses in the area and this is by far my favorite \"cheap\" course. My husband and I walked 18 holes and it was $27 pp on a weekday. The greens were in great shape, the course challenging and nicely laid out, and the staff was friendly. The only annoyance is that it's close to the airport so you can hear planes land and take off, which can get quite loud. Definitely better than Odana or Yahara Hills if you're looking for a good place to swing the clubs on the cheap in Madison.", "business_id": "wls7FRMgIn8VlK1ji5Ms5g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cyVZqMKgObiVvZTzZX8IFw", "review_id": "6BiUNXmvQOsuUt2-XsnoJA", "text": "Fun, cheap, challenging course. It is my favorite in Madison for the price. Not sure why anybody would pay $16 to walk 9 at a city course when you can do the same here. \n\nIt's a unique course, not links style but has plenty of marsh/ native grass. If you hit an errant tee shot you will be punished. \n\nOften times you will see cool wildlife. One time I saw about 7 muskrats. Another time I saw 7 deer.", "business_id": "wls7FRMgIn8VlK1ji5Ms5g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9SU4T5EvO3UVy7e-26yCjQ", "review_id": "PH5t48UNFXKFnPn1dVIU6w", "text": "This is a serviceable course in the middle of Madison.  You're right by the airport, so you'll see all sorts of interesting things - low flying planes taking off or landing, apache helicopters doing their thing, and jet fighters doing their routes.  While that's not golfing, it's pretty interesting to check out during your \"good walk gone bad\".\n\nThe course itself is nice.  None of the holes stand out as memory-makers, but there's some character along the way and some decisions to be made.  There's some water on the course, but only really a threat on a couple holes (#1 and #9, notably).  The rest appears to be for show - like behind the green or to the side of the green.  Most folks aren't going to put one in the drink there, but I'm sure it happens.\n\nAs a west-sider, I'm not fond of the drive to a course that is so close to me.  Getting through or around Madison and the lakes isn't always easy, so timing is key.  Plan your tee times accordingly, especially if you're golfing during the week.  Getting in or out around rush hour will take longer.\n\nThe Bridges will run specials, so check those out before you head out.  A round can be had, especially in the spring or fall, for around $25.  It's not a great walking course - the distance between one green and the next tee box can be quite a hike.  If you don't mind the extra walking, save money and skip the cart.  The course is pretty flat and you won't get wiped out by hills.  It will take longer to walk, but on a quiet day that can be pretty nice.", "business_id": "wls7FRMgIn8VlK1ji5Ms5g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lZq-CaPk58whjRxjnLIPQg", "review_id": "7E5bIaJl8GX1EUimBQDIUA", "text": "Let me preface this by saying that I'm usually a Burger King guy (I like their mascot better, McDonald's is too funny looking).\n\nHowever, my friend was in town, and I thought, \"why the heck not? live a little!\" so I brought her here.\n\nOn our way to McDonald's, also known as \"Mickey D's\" in other areas, I begin to worry that maybe I should have called to reserve a table in advance.\n\nHowever, upon arriving, we were pleasantly surprised to find no line!! \n\nWe did wait a minute or two to be seated, but apparently, this is one of those seat yourself places.  \n\nAs I approached the front, I was immediately mesmerized by their huge selection of burgers. Their menu ranged from McSingles to McDoubles to even McTriples!! They also had a dollar menu consisting of items costing $1.07 after tax. \n\nI decided to go with their house special, The Big Mac, and their seasonal Chicken \"McNugget\" Pieces.\n\nWhen I opened up my box of chicken nuggets, the pale-golden/yellow skin indicated that it had just came out of the storage unit next to the fryer. \n \nAs the freshness evaporated with every bite, I really began to taste all the other kinds of meat that went into making the nuggets. I think I even tasted some pork, but don't take my word for it. \n\nOh my God and then you have the dipping sauces! These little containers held the perfect blend of artificial sweetener and manufactured taste  \n\nAs I eagerly unwrapped my Big Mac, I was slightly disappointed to find that it wasn't as advertised (the picture on the display made it seem a lot bigger!!). Oh well.\n\nI would really like to commend the chef on making the buns just how I like them, extremely soggy. I was even more impressed that the soggy, limp buns were able to maintain their round form. This is some pretty advanced cooking technique!!\n\nAnyways, as I bit into my Big Mac, the first thing I tasted was the mayo. Actually, it was the only thing I tasted, but it was some damn good mayo. \n\nFinally, if you're watching your waistline, they have a plethora of drink options. Choices like Diet Coke, Diet Coke Zero, Sugar-free Diet Coke Zero, etc... ensures that there's a perfect diet drink for everyone. \n\nPS: Perfect date spot for Valentine's Day. Highly recommended!!", "business_id": "311yXufoXR2dFngMHS9MFg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6hYwb0nsqbUIq9d-MGzY6Q", "review_id": "0RTZNYghtA8GHD4jJoK3EQ", "text": "I broke down and was craving McDonald's and wanted to check out the newly built one. Ordered the new bacon clubhouse burger. It was tasty but on the cooler side of hot. Once again though fries as bad as you can get. Cold, dried out and down right uneatable. I do like that they have coke zero even as it wasn't mixed properly. \nService, what service. No warm welcome or even a smile and it was a manager who was besides himself for having to leave his set position to help me the only customer at noon in line. \nDining room looks great new. Dirty as all hell. Looked to sit at 3 high tables and all the seats had greasy soda spots all over them. \nHow hard is it to manage a place like this. I've done it quiet successfully for many years. \nAnd yes someone can contact me if they'd like.", "business_id": "311yXufoXR2dFngMHS9MFg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "K-6ozufueQgffTk5vi2SNg", "review_id": "knkgFumncv5b50OewyVr6Q", "text": "I am 95% sure I acquired a nasty food based illness here. I ate some of the chicken nuggets, and within 2 hours I was terribly ill, vomiting the entire contents of my stomach into my kitchen sink because I was not able to get to the bathroom. \n\nIt was that bad. \n\nAs for the service, the 'help' if you can call it that clearly did not want to be working at the place, and I observed several questionable hygiene related issues in regards to how the staff handled themselves - and the food. \n\nHow was I able to do this, you ask? Well good reader, the reason is that I was standing for 10 minutes at the counter waiting for my order, a Hamburger, a single order of chicken nuggets, a baked potato, and a large soft drink. I had ample time to observe these things. \n\nI know only the most 'interesting' person would actually enjoy working at a fast food place, but the help here set a new bar of horribleness - if the bar was buried 3 feet into the ground that is. \n\nAdd in the for lack of a better term - 'wiped out' dining room which was filthy, and you get fast food hell. Avoid at all costs - go to another Wendy's - any other Wendy's.", "business_id": "QB64-PgfEUzbrOL50bJ0Bw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eMNTNTcPTFfGts44brizYA", "review_id": "tOt7MEiXtCCIVz2V47lRvA", "text": "Don't even want to give this place any stars. I found a chunk of tin foil in my burger. I took it up to get a new one and the person didn't say one word to me. No sorry no nothing. Just took the burger, made me a new one and gave it back...without saying one word to me. Customer service is absolutely terrible which is a shame because the food is usually good there.", "business_id": "QB64-PgfEUzbrOL50bJ0Bw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5lu-NSCHpL0B6A_nS9v2uA", "review_id": "aYzkCTOwmq-_D-BDDZo0sg", "text": "Not sure what happened to the beef at Wendy's, BUT I have been to this location and the fish hatchery location and the newer thicker beef patties have a strange old meat flavor. Not sure when or if I will go back. This used to be a favorite. Very disappointed. I wish they would go back to the old style of burgers.", "business_id": "QB64-PgfEUzbrOL50bJ0Bw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h4fjgz-44HFE_kGy6p8P-w", "review_id": "mAlKYU-Mc-AxAI_Zv3xdYg", "text": "My parents stayed here during a recent visit. \n\nReally, for the price, this is an excellent place to stay. The outside and the common areas look a little old (and the elevators smell a bit funky -- but it's the hydraulics, not bad stuff), but the rooms themselves are nice. The room my folks stayed in was $73 a night, and it had a separate \"living room\" area as well as a balcony, mini-fridge, and microwave. They also said the bed was comfortable, and we enjoyed being able to chat with them out on the balcony as well as in the \"living room\" on the couch. Apparently the breakfast was also very good, and even had hot foods, like sausage. That's not something you get everywhere, so definitely a plus there!\n\nWhenever friends and relatives come to visit, I will definitely recommend this place. Affordable and not skeezy, plus yummy breakfast!", "business_id": "i9JeI7bd1qXGi15FoD45GA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MQsO4ovQ_8GzWEnmUwXMvw", "review_id": "NvluLfTA_RJd11m99kjlIw", "text": "A bit of a run down, yet still clean, hotel. Front desk service was friendly. Room was on the small size. I requested two beds but was told they were out. Our room came with a sleeper sofa so that was fine for the kids. The entry smelled of chlorine from the nearby pool, and the floor was very wet from patrons who apparently didn't feel the need to dry off before going to their rooms. It would have been nice if the staff had mopped it up. Breakfast was good, with several hot options (waffles, eggs, sausage and potatoes). It was very crowded and the poor man running the breakfast could have used some help, but he was very quick to address and needs. The wifi was strong and easy to connect to. Lots of shops and restaurants nearby.  Overall, it was just a so-so hotel. It could use some updating for sure.  Not worth the 2.5 stars Priceline gave it, but it was safe and clean and had a good breakfast.", "business_id": "i9JeI7bd1qXGi15FoD45GA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I3WDCb4CjDSRQA4ObXtMYw", "review_id": "EFMkgbigTo2-GpJhxS5DXg", "text": "Clean and quiet room --  no traffic or jet noise.    There is a walkway directly from the Texas roadhouse, makes me feel little home!.\n\nI find these arrangements to be much quieter and typical of a higher end room.   The room also has a small microwave and refers.  The nice lobby has a restaurant/breakfast area, and a somewhat separated lounge area.\n\nThe updated and modern furnishings are always a great touch.  The beds are soft, and the staff is always ready to bring you extra pillows, should you need them.  The free breakfast is great and saves me a couple bucks, from spending it elsewhere on grub.  The best part is that is completely non-smoking, so there are no smoke odors in the rooms. \n\n With a complimentary shuttle, to the surrounding areas, you can't go wrong. I wanted to pay but it was WELL WORTH. I have no problem paying the rate again. The staff was awesome and more than welcoming. The bed, after an hour of drinking, was INCREDIBLE! Do not hesitate to stop here whether you're travelling or just need a weekend convenience! Thank u", "business_id": "i9JeI7bd1qXGi15FoD45GA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h4fjgz-44HFE_kGy6p8P-w", "review_id": "gsaBPHJfh-0sq71AS0gvPQ", "text": "A few more family members have stayed here now, and the main thing that brought this hotel down a star in my opinion is just how old/run-down it is. It's still an excellent place to stay; the rooms are just definitely starting to show their age.", "business_id": "i9JeI7bd1qXGi15FoD45GA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pNney-BVnXMnwnKiUwWhnQ", "review_id": "_2RHHl53jssGhtUHOUVKwA", "text": "I have stayed here in the past and am a frequent traveler in the area for business. Due to the winter weather warning and storm going on currently I am not able to get from Milwaukee to Madison to make my reservation. Hotel would not make any exceptions due to weather to get me a refund, or even a partial refund. You think they would have some sort of sympathy considering the circumstances. I believe that the safety of their customers and securing future business would be more important than a one night stay tonight. Really disappointed.", "business_id": "i9JeI7bd1qXGi15FoD45GA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f9K-uNCJRE8dXKm-iqF-3A", "review_id": "KS4vyeI3x5Yrrdk5Ry5yKw", "text": "I have stayed here before without any issues. This last stay of 6 nights was a different story. The first night we had loud and rude neighbors. The sixth night and seventh day our room smelled like pot. The cleaning people did a crappy job and the hallway looked like it hadn't been vacuumed in quite a while. I will not be staying here again.", "business_id": "i9JeI7bd1qXGi15FoD45GA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wtTnU6cGZqian3g8vMdhcg", "review_id": "mcXGzt5zMmKaW1CsMEKiRA", "text": "No one cleaned our room. And it reeks like cigerate smoke. Will NEVER stay here again!!!", "business_id": "i9JeI7bd1qXGi15FoD45GA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5lQx35mwCHvURfwlCwKQaA", "review_id": "XSQFFafXqF9cF10mBfwo3g", "text": "The hotel was a little run down around the edges but I wouldn't complain about that - the price was competitive.  However, my husband woke up with some kind of bug bites.  We told the desk guy about it and all he said \"we don't have insects.\"   This lack of interest in confirming or clearing up a serious problem was disconcerting.  We won't be staying there again.", "business_id": "i9JeI7bd1qXGi15FoD45GA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ISwiZNOXrgxlLfVZsGBUww", "review_id": "TqGvGrfgd4BnFvolEdgdLg", "text": "I've stayed at worse and better.  The room was fine.  The \"free\" breakfast was okay.  They had free internet in the lobby.  In a pinch I'd stay there again.", "business_id": "i9JeI7bd1qXGi15FoD45GA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ctvJQmi5EEBndDQ0X1uDcg", "review_id": "hqzU0ZoddrcLKMHLqLD-lg", "text": "She is fantastic! I came her to because my boss recomended her...it's always scary taking your wedding dress to someone...especially when you are on a very tight budget. For our wedding there were two brides so we had two dresses, double scary. She had great customer service. She was also fast...one week we did the initial fitting, the next week final touches and later that week, done, eventhough my dress had a lot of beadwork. She was also honest, if something didn't look like it fit, she would let us know and if something was not needed, she didn't suggest things to get more money out of us.", "business_id": "DPViYrvLCByFRQBl90TLsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hsCmQW6wh5zgtIcuPi4-aA", "review_id": "btSjmNZcgqcvotQJP0GGFg", "text": "I took my wedding dress to Darlene for alterations and she did a terrific job. She was very up front about what the dress needed and what she could do (she added boning, cups, took in the waist, and took up a very complicated hem). She was also very communicative about the entire process, which helped to calm my nerves about the work. Her prices are reasonable and she worked quickly and within my timeline. The results were beautiful. I can't recommend her enough and I'll definitely be taking things there in the future.", "business_id": "DPViYrvLCByFRQBl90TLsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4-F_5hXfiGITOwBRr9cGVw", "review_id": "6AckA74jDIeZhdY3UE2njQ", "text": "OUTSTANDING IN EVERY WAY. \n\nDarlene is the owner and #1 World Champion Queen of the Alteration Universe. I really cannot say enough good things about her. Her friendliness, dedication, and skill are unmatched. \n\nI started taking my dress pants here to be taken up almost 8 years ago when I was still in school at Ye Olde UW. At the time, it seemed a pretty far way to go for an alteration place (ALL the way on the east side LOL). But after the first experience, I would never go anywhere else. \n\nI took my wedding dress here for alterations too. As expected, a fantastic job. Now that I live 3 states away, I still bring stuff with me when I visit and have her ship it back to me! Yes, this place is THAT good. Friendly, prompt service, and very reasonable prices. \n\nDarlene and her staff (one other person who I've never met but must be equally as amazing), are just the BOMB plain and simple. Never had a problem with anything done here. Back in the day Alterred States was just a teensy little store in a strip mall on Northport. Now, she's taken over the big middle part! Just goes to show I'm not the only (extremely fanatic) satisfied customer! \n\nBest spot ever. Take your stuff here. You won't be disappointed.", "business_id": "DPViYrvLCByFRQBl90TLsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n2nENCgxh_rXhUwGMGdopA", "review_id": "5WbX0QABHB8EN3chSR9tow", "text": "Darlene is awesome. I had to have my bridesmaid dress taken in in the bust and had to have it done in under a week. Darlene did an awesome job on the alteration and had it done in six days. I paid $45, which seems totally reasonable to me. I'll definitely go back to Darlene for my other alterations and repairs.", "business_id": "DPViYrvLCByFRQBl90TLsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J1WNPvs0sthn_dxvbN2hzQ", "review_id": "VXB6vUE73ZniUAkJMx4dDQ", "text": "Did great work the first time. The second time I brought a pair of new jeans in for hemming that had been worn for a few hours to make sure they fit well. The woman working the counter claimed that the small amount of dust on the original hem from this wear constituted soiling, a part that would be cut off prior to hemming. Being that these are raw denim, washing them to remove some extremely insignificant dust would ruin the point of having purchased raw denim. Ridiculous, I'll take my tailoring needs elsewhere from now on.", "business_id": "DPViYrvLCByFRQBl90TLsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Qf4mPfYP2YmqzPCnrXXtjQ", "review_id": "6E4z6Wo1omDhY1rmTVDC3A", "text": "Excellent service and work.  I needed a rush job that was more work than it seemed, the dress I needed hemmed was voluminous and she did a beautiful job and I am wearing it out dancing tonight,  feeling like Ginger Rogers.   Thanks to Darlene.\nIf you ever need anything altered this woman is very talented, and professional.\nTruly as good as it gets.", "business_id": "DPViYrvLCByFRQBl90TLsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-SLBVDpvM_L8gqnewLz8eQ", "review_id": "2FpjN96lCPQOBYNYCYfAfg", "text": "Great place for all alterations!  I relocated to Madison from Chicago and needed a place to help me with a bridesmaid's dress fitting.  The dress had a lot of lace, making the alterations slightly more complicated than meets the eye.  \n\nDarlene did a GREAT job.  The dress fits like a glove.  Woo hoo!  I will definitely be back with any future alteration needs.", "business_id": "DPViYrvLCByFRQBl90TLsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f1iCfaPauT3I1RU6OoR29g", "review_id": "DQlqLWY54XryyYNz_zgQfg", "text": "Darlene can work wonders on clothes that don't fit right. I've been coming to her for 2 years, ever since I moved to Madison, and have never been disappointed. Highly recommend!", "business_id": "DPViYrvLCByFRQBl90TLsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PjUd4Bhv_kOcqCtgZEMHKg", "review_id": "j9qzQwmjV5jIJWS2eE1Omw", "text": "Speedy, friendly service, rarely messes up my order, even if it is complicated, which it usually is. \n\nLate night staff get swamped regularly, but handle it well. Great vegetarian and vegan options. \n\n(I feel I need to say that my five stars is versus other fast food restaurants, but for the money it definitely still holds its own. )", "business_id": "rgyvl8tNVAony634_9vFdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "W0L9qw8Ulec-SvnstoOsjw", "review_id": "HqhMPe_YNPQ6ikc_bJOOZQ", "text": "After months of inadequate staff who constantly messed up our order and took forever, something changed, and this Taco Bell has returned to what it had been.  Friendly staff, reliable service.  And that tasty Taco Bell quality I've come to enjoy when I'm good and hammered or just not in the mood to cook or drive very far.", "business_id": "rgyvl8tNVAony634_9vFdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JTqZ-akruDaeRADKPoEgXQ", "review_id": "M6QldncnFoUorev7txg47w", "text": "Easily the best TB in Madison (though with State St and University/Segoe closed, it's not much of a competition). Everything is made very well, very fresh, and very fast. Great service. The location rocks too right between 30 and Milwaukee. No complaints and this one is much less sketchy than the one on Park.", "business_id": "rgyvl8tNVAony634_9vFdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-5BlOfSh4EM2afTNZ963-Q", "review_id": "TthQ_HKc_EHc6fwve9vvtg", "text": "It's a Taco Bell. Certainly you haven't come here with Rick Bayless expectations, but it's still a top tier fast food choice. The interior is great and clean, and the staff is generally friendly, but that's about where the good vibes start falling. \n\nGo between lunch and early dinner hours, and you'll never have an issue.  At least, I haven't. \n\nAfter 730pm, however, avoid it. Mistakes aplenty (two tacos had no meat!) from the drivethru, the waits get longer as the night goes on, and if you think you want to stop here around \"fourth meal\" time, prepare to be overwhelmed by how much they've run out of. It's a little disheartening due to the proximity of our drill location, but we still forget the late night issue and get suckered in once a month.", "business_id": "rgyvl8tNVAony634_9vFdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6pe8xLncmf2F35Lh0olr4w", "review_id": "z7Sh1qDd_euQDnvbnQ9Pzg", "text": "Willy Bike Works has bailed me out with an urgent bike repair on more than one occasion, and I've never had a bad experience with their staff. In fact, they've not charged me for labor on some minor repairs on several occasions. Conveniently located right next to the Southwest Bike Trail on East Wash. For minor fixes, they'll usually do the work right away while you're waiting. Frequently have good sales on merchandise, and a great selection of mountain and road bikes for sale.", "business_id": "sqWMSOlxpGniLqMzXmfBZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UnxWkfgCAw8lnveFFnG4WQ", "review_id": "RG7yzz9BspZH_DYjz4hzOw", "text": "My only source of transportation for the summer is going to be my bike.  I moved back to WI this past Thursday and brought my bike in to be fixed on Friday.   I had a super helpful employee named Sam.  He checked through the computer and told me that they could take it but I probably wouldn't be able to get it back until next Tues. or possibly Wed.  Long story short, I'm going to be living in my final destination in another city and starting work so those days wouldn't work for me.  I explained this to Sam and he told me he would make sure to keep me informed about my situation and he would do all that he could to get it done by Monday.  Needless to say he called me back 3 hours later and told me that he had fixed my bike and that it was ready to be picked up.  I was floored and very much appreciative at the quality of the job as well as the insanely fast amount of time he fixed it in.  Sam, you're the best.  Williamson Bikes & Fitness... THANK YOU!I", "business_id": "sqWMSOlxpGniLqMzXmfBZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NjVDz4e-TluW7_LsRLexbQ", "review_id": "5pilcC_stn4FZnSBdUnl9A", "text": "A friend suggested that I begin my bike search here. Boy was he wrong. Maybe the West Wash location has better customer service, but after standing around bikes for 10 minutes without so much as a \"hello\" or \"can I help you?\" I took my business elsewhere - I ended up spending $2K+. \n\nMy suggestion: Madison has great bike shops so don't waste your time at this place.", "business_id": "sqWMSOlxpGniLqMzXmfBZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UiGlzjgdYPwrkumRJPMeeQ", "review_id": "x0cnff3e-R_TMj6TLpEvDw", "text": "We are BIG fans of Area 51 as well as the former 21st Century Antiques, and everything that we have bought from Michael over 20 years in Madison is not only worth a great deal MORE than we paid for them, WE love them even more than when we bought them and couldn't find them again.\n\nMichael has a fantastic eye and the largest warehouse collection of eclectic modern furnishings, lighting and accessories in the area - art deco, arts & crafts, industrial-mid-mod century. Best to call for an appointment as hours are varied. \n\nBring your truck, tape measure and imagination as Area51 of course has a lot of truly one of a kind BIG pieces in addition to upscale kitsch, whimsy and collectible bling.", "business_id": "Jz-F6OLH8MO1arbHoI6Jug", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_5a0NzA5ES16VdW-0_q8Tg", "review_id": "6jHX-2YI6B9fbvJ8cU7Faw", "text": "Would love to see the place and browse, but despite what the Yelp page says, their web site is quite clear that there are no regular hours. \"By Chance or Appointment\". Well, I'm not up for driving several miles and using up expensive gas just to see if anyone is there, and I've left voicemail messages to make an appointment but no one returns the call. Also added my name to the \"mail list\" form, but haven't ever received anything. In 25 years of collecting, I've discovered that mid century modern dealers can be somewhat flaky, so I wasn't too surprised. Still, I wish they'd get their act together so people could spend money there.", "business_id": "Jz-F6OLH8MO1arbHoI6Jug", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bDk2XvjJlK8fsiL6C1HpEg", "review_id": "VBWJuNRNP1pKgsmHcCW4Bg", "text": "Grade: C+\n\nYes, you read that rating correctly. Chalk this one up to a dare to see if I could eat 30 shrimp. Not a problem. Interesting clientle aside, this place was surprisingly not sucky.", "business_id": "v5a-Mj4eO1E--HmgwEWo7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6kp815UUjK--ukUjmDlSCQ", "review_id": "Ptrj0UNciiP-I6OudvX6ZA", "text": "Red Lobster is always really crowded because peeps love the cheddar biscuits.  Who are we kidding here?  We all know it's the damn cheddar biscuits that keep em' coming.  Even the wait staff knows it.  Our waiter had his shtick down to a science and his main sell was the what???  \n\nCheddar biscuits.  \n\nIn fact towards the end of our meal he greeted a couple that had just sat down behind us, and ran through his entire spiel word for word as he had done for us.  \n\nThe humiliating part was that the woman has the EXACT same reaction that I did when he said, \"and might I say, the cheddar biscuits are the best part of the meal!\"  \n\n\"Hahaha!  Yes!!\"  *nods and smiles like a complete jackass*", "business_id": "v5a-Mj4eO1E--HmgwEWo7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YLtDeDZjV6oOTyxy1lRbdQ", "review_id": "fIXCDGfM9Yf7n_mxJxMwNg", "text": "Typical Red Lobster.  Busy.  Good service. Food is delish.... cant get enough of those biscuits!", "business_id": "v5a-Mj4eO1E--HmgwEWo7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AnW3hjm3lkvx8usob_YjzQ", "review_id": "fEZjMdvXWgLnybKLrN4UqQ", "text": "Red Lobster is  consistently excellent. The Biscuits may be a draw for some ,(altho I can only eat one myself). \nI go back over and over because of the great staff, the impeccable Long Island Iced Teas and the always Hot Steamy Perfect  FRESH Lobster. Our Madison Red Lobster aims to please like no other chain in town. The menu is extensive and never disappointing.\nI am thrilled to have them here. Worth the time and money, every visit.", "business_id": "v5a-Mj4eO1E--HmgwEWo7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gEY8xEQxIwQ1p_gjOMMN4g", "review_id": "KVJZ9LuID4MKQNvEw_6NuQ", "text": "We had lunch at this place on X'max Eve, it was such a disappointing lunch given the food was not served 30 minutes after we finished ordering. After calling the manager the food was finally on the table but apparently there is something within this restaurant. The manger was friendly but the waiter at our table was showing us some attitude after manager was called up. So, service-wise, it was such a failure. Food is okay, just like any other red lobster place, but please keep in mind that waiting for 30 minutes is never acceptable.", "business_id": "v5a-Mj4eO1E--HmgwEWo7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-12-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aoDM2oE3P4dNoFDKRljVkg", "review_id": "ZQHXDDXqFvP5v93WiaHUYg", "text": "I am so happy they aren't keeping this crab and scallop \"pot\".  It was overly messy and no return of flavor.  Better off just having steamed crab legs instead.  Overall, Red Lobster is a great place for me to get my crab fix when I need it.  There isn't any other affordable place in town to support my cravings.", "business_id": "v5a-Mj4eO1E--HmgwEWo7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ISwiZNOXrgxlLfVZsGBUww", "review_id": "du6GWLdsz3Gp6p9TOyLqkw", "text": "My wife and I stopped at the Red Lobster on 7/4/13.  It was open and the parking lot was busy.  We started with the wood fire grilled bruschetta with shrimp.  It was really good.  A bottle of Kendall Jackson chardonnay made it even better!  We then shared a trio of wood fire salmon, shrimp skewers, and crab legs.  It came with a salad.  The flavors were fine.  The portions were small.  Our server was pleasant.  We'd return, but would probably  stay at the bar to enjoy a bottle of KJ with 2 orders of the  wood fire grilled bruschetta with shrimp and pass on the rest.", "business_id": "v5a-Mj4eO1E--HmgwEWo7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IYylj_zqL7rnODqET1AB8g", "review_id": "5ipslf49A7nfKvyL2c_Fdw", "text": "love their special biscuit, soft and delicious. the seafood is fresh and nice. endless shrimp is a great choice.", "business_id": "v5a-Mj4eO1E--HmgwEWo7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f9wNSAsy9EdZEtxza8mPUg", "review_id": "dMlmcw1Mk4M1mqRyFmmsIA", "text": "I absolutely Love Red Lobster.  I will go out of my way to eat at a Red Lobster for shell fish.  Unfortunately, I have never had a good meal at this Red Lobster.  They do not know how to cook seafood.", "business_id": "v5a-Mj4eO1E--HmgwEWo7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wbq7iduXD2liwd99j8fRUQ", "review_id": "Qk-i62tQN_fHy4I4SW-ylQ", "text": "Visited this location on 2/27 with a friend for Lobsterfest. I ordered the Lobster in Paradise.. The lobster was NOT fresh, it was tough and very chewy. I was really bummed out by this because I was really looking forward to trying this dish and I don't normally have any complaints about Red Lobster. The service was excellent, our waiter was very friendly and attentive.", "business_id": "v5a-Mj4eO1E--HmgwEWo7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iOB6cOlAu7VArXvik0zR6Q", "review_id": "EHnKI8Huxo04BFyIxNkAuw", "text": "My boyfriend and I visited for the first time ever on Thursday. I work for Darden, so I was expecting great service and delicious food. The food was nothing amazing, but it was still a decent value for the price. However, our waiter was extremely rude. He acted like it was a burden to serve us. I'm assuming it was our age, but that shouldn't matter. I'm a server myself and it's wrong to treat your guests like they are wasting your time. It made the entire experience quite disappointing.", "business_id": "v5a-Mj4eO1E--HmgwEWo7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eQSj2Pg6zlybas4UfipmrQ", "review_id": "FRMU8SZEc_Ez7QI2TM0UIg", "text": "Red Lobsters Biscuits is what drives me to dine at their restaurant. However, now that they sell their brand of biscuits at Costco, I fail to see why I would ever dine here again. \n\nI love seafood. It's my favorite food. However, Red Lobster seems to think that the best way to cook a good seafood dish is to drown it in garlic and butter. My goodness, it's ridiculous how much butter and oil is used in any given dish. I am (was) a huge fan of their Salmon New Orleans. It came with wild rice, broccoli, broiled salmon and shrimp covered in a tabasco butter sauce. I always got the sauce on the side because again, the add too much butter/oil. Since the dish is super easy to make, I decided to make it on my own with less butter. Viola! Dish turned out better than Red Lobster (IMO which is very bias I will admit) For what you pay to get a good meal, the food is very average while being coated in nothing but butter. Even the salads are iffy. \n\nTheir food is nothing special. The most decent cooker can make anything on their menu. I never understood why the lines are always out of the damn door when I drive by on a weekend. Convenience? Must be. However, people must REALLY like it considering the wait time on a Friday or Saturday night can be up to a hour. \n\nIf I am to leave one positive comment, the service has always been great in my past experience dining here.", "business_id": "v5a-Mj4eO1E--HmgwEWo7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1DPy1-FSg9zJbUwarZkt_w", "review_id": "RgnaiAOxmO1wO5PNg5v_aQ", "text": "Solid seafood place.  I had the tilapia last visit in July 2014 and it was tasty.  The service is good but not exceptional on our average visit.  I could call this 3.5 stars quite honestly.  The one thing that could help them out I think is having more variety of fish, they usually have salmon, mahi mahi or flounder sometimes, tilapia and one other fish fry generic fish like a cod.  I would love to see them get things like grouper or sea bass, or ever more tasty fish for a weekly special like monkfish or barramundi.  But overall a solid night out for a decent price for what you get.", "business_id": "v5a-Mj4eO1E--HmgwEWo7A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c-s4LnujkV7gbOZFDIfkWg", "review_id": "yym_CTrdg8Gue8FE6tQhKA", "text": "They do a great job.", "business_id": "01gRLh9-kr_ZYABrGwNxpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t-UxJ9OpLYgPgxYakku5Rw", "review_id": "48x7dRKPsAk1MK9duvWr6A", "text": "After doing business with Yee's Laundry for many years, I had to find a new cleaner since they closed. My first visit to Block was positive and they took care of my items in a timely fashion. However, I did notice some red (dye) stains on four of my tailored dress shirts. I was very upset, as it could have only come from the most recent service on the shirts. \n\nWhen I brought the shirts back to the store, the owner/manager looked them over, and was puzzled as to what it could be. But, he assured me they would take care of the matter and get the stains out. I wasn't sure they could do it, but to my surprise, they did...and they did a good job. \n\nQuite frankly, I thought for sure they would tell me to go pound sand. But I was very pleased to see them take care of the problem with no questions asked. They were still not sure what could have caused the red dye stains on all four shirts, but I am relieved that they got them out and did so in a very quick manner.", "business_id": "01gRLh9-kr_ZYABrGwNxpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-ZSPer3Fb79GxWLUIq7Dfw", "review_id": "UFG4pr4bfiKxzpVBmMX1cA", "text": "I've had a hard time finding a good cleaner in Madison. Block has been around forever. The storefront is unassuming. Staff is always helpful. Prices, average. However, they do an, ok job. I'm a little disappointed because I specifically asked them to get some salt out of my husband's pants and they didn't do a very good job, however other items I've taken to them have been fine.", "business_id": "01gRLh9-kr_ZYABrGwNxpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DLmoYnzCUz1Z0EnJT1NPqQ", "review_id": "AuLOcOCA1TI8u4qPA5dZ4w", "text": "Had a men's dress shirt laundered here and they got the sweat stains out really well. Also dry cleaned a cashmere sweater and was satisfied with the quality ($2.25 to get a men's shirt laundered and $6.25 to dry clean the sweater). A button fell off my shorts and they sewed it back on (although they used a different button) for less than $2. They did the repair in about an hour. Very friendly service and quick turnaround.", "business_id": "01gRLh9-kr_ZYABrGwNxpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xcuxY7TjWZtF5XqGYvEBVQ", "review_id": "7lhDJSLpsIWrQdhayh4vGQ", "text": "I came through this dive while pub-crawling amongst friends. As we lined up at the bar to order beers and grub -- the bartender's muttering under her breath \"oh shit.\" should have tipped us off to the piss poor service that awaited us. Apparently they're not accustomed to seeing a group of ~12 people waltz in this dump. Go fig'. Mind you, we were very accommodating, and considerate of the surprise rush we created. However, when they served our table separately and completely forgot my food, I was forced to demand a refund. They're lucky I wasn't a complete a**hole and demanded the portion of the tip that I already paid toward my food order.\n\nSure, if you're looking for a very lonely dive all to yourself and a /few/ friends, this might be your place. But for us, it was a complete and utter disaster.\n\nOh, did I mention the incessant flies throughout the establishment? Yeah, not cool.", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "fcjZqz5cS_JU8e4tpmeqqA", "review_id": "2LyrCowiy4Kc6IXRZ6SVUg", "text": "I have a feeling this place usually has better service, but a sudden downpour sent everyone to Dexter's at the same time for their Fish Fry. So we waited...and waited...and a good hour later our fish came out. Folks who ordered to-go showed up only to sit there for a half hour and, well, wait. They got visibly cranky.\n\nThe beer battered cod is really good, so are the waffle fries, and the beer guy/owner(?) is definitely uber passionate about what he has on tap...just wasn't a good night for service. \n\nDon't expect anything nice, this is just a small bar/restaurant full of Eastsiders looking for a great micro-brew and some good fish.", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Mqo-rYo-Dc9aak22lT3RzQ", "review_id": "bll2YSRAc8TSGmLprcW1OQ", "text": "I have to disagree with these other reviews. My husband and I frequent Dexters often and really love the place.\nWe haven't ever had a bad experience with the service and love the food (our faves are the waffle fries, pub chips and the burgers). \n\nThe atmosphere isn't all that, but nonetheless it's a great little neighborhood pub with friendly bartenders, good food and great drink specials!", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "B1Z0762Q8lE4Ib7p7vmTWw", "text": "Quick Review: If it weren't for the stellar fish fry and the awesome beer selection, this place would be a solid 2.5-star establishment.  Alas, the fish is unreal and the beer selection rivals many (if not most) of Madison's finest.\n\nDetailed Review:\nThe Fish Fry Fanatics stumbled into Dexter's Pub this past Friday and decided to give their fish fry a shot.  The menu selection is vast - we counted at least 6 or 7 solid fish fry options, from shrimp to Lake Perch to Walleye.  \n\nWe put our name in for a table, and were told it would be a 35-40 minute wait, so we ordered some of our customary Old Fashioneds.  We were pleasantly surprised to find that the bartenders muddle their Old Fashioneds, but were disappointed by the inclusion of a huge chunk of orange.  I'm sorry to say, but a Whiskey Old Fashioned Sour should *not* include half-of-an-orange as garnish.  \n\nRegardless, the Old Fashioned was solid - very good, actually.  So much so that when we ordered a second round and requested they drop the orange, it wasn't a problem.  Dexter's recovered nicely, and as luck would have it, our table became available soon after we grabbed round 2 of drinks. \n\nWe immediately ordered cheese curds, salad, and soup.  I went with the vegetable garden soup; others at the table went with chili and salad.  The soup and salads arrived within seconds; the soup was good - not great, but good - and it could've been a little warmer.  I'm told the chili was good as well - not life altering, but good.\n\nThe waiter came back to take our dinner order: two orders of beer battered cod, an order of lake perch, and an order of shrimp.  He said he'd be back in 10 minutes with our fish.  \n\nNearly an hour later, we flagged down a waitress for: refills on our drinks, and to inquire about our curds and fish.  She apologized profusely... curds came out a few minutes later - apparently they forgot about us.  The only benefit to being forgotten was that we had plenty of time to read the beer menu, which features a nice selection of craft beers from microbreweries - Dexter's doesn't strike me as a place that would feature such a wide selection of unique beers, but I guess it goes to prove that you can never judge a book by its cover.  \n\nCurds were excellent - not your typical \"from the bag\" curds, which was a nice surprise.  They were breaded and featured a mild white cheese; they were cooked perfectly.\n\nFish arrived within minutes, and it was well worth the wait.  The cod was phenomenal.  Three huge pieces with a mound of fries - now that's what we're talkin' about.  The batter was light, crisp, and flavorful.  The fish was thick, meaty, and perfectly flavored.  I loved every single bite of it.\n\nI also sampled the Lake Perch and shrimp - both of which were excellent as well.  Huge props to Dexter's for their fish fry - it's definitely a top-10 offering.\n\nIn the end, they also made things good as the waiter comp'ed us our drinks and curds, so we got out of there for under $40.  We tipped well and called it a night.  I'd definitely go back to Dexter's - sure, they dropped the ball, but they did an honorable thing and made everything right by us.  Thanks, Dexter's!!\n\nDexter's = WIN\n\nFood = 4.5 stars (excellent fish; curds and fries were stellar)\nService = 2 stars (they forgot about us, but made up for it)\nValue = 2 stars (would've been over $85 for the 4 of us)\nMisc = 3 stars (the place isn't much to look at, but has an excellent beer selection...)\n\nOh - also, parking is hard to come by, so be prepared to park on the street and/or walk a bit to get there.", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dFSg9ZUwdvXO1c1ZACgZzA", "review_id": "z-suR6b9AK-sXbqiMYL6Ew", "text": "A Pub serving Lagunitas' beer on the tap gets an automatic 4 stars in my book keeping. I can't rave enough about how delicious the pint of Gnarleywine was.\n\nThe food is solid, as many people have already Yelped. \nMy lake perch was delicious - in my opinion, better than Avenue Bar's. I was full when I finished the 1/4 of their huge serving portion. \n\nGood mix of crowd. Kids, 20-somethings, old and all. I shall be back there to sample more beer and heckle at Olympic games on a TV screen.", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yDhXxrXmucSlxLu7xefwJQ", "review_id": "T9rlIRLmfitZuHKLkaitDg", "text": "Checked out Dexter's for a Friday fish fry and it was surprisingly awesome. Great atmosphere for a neighborhood bar. Unexpectedly diverse beer selection that's constantly rotating (had a great Lagunita's Hairy Eyeball). Fish was some of the best I've had in Madison. Ordered both the cod & walleye and both were delicious--thinly battered and fried perfectly without excess grease. Waffle & brew fries were delicious too. Amazingly, after over a thousand calories of deep fried food, I still didn't feel nasty. Thanks for helping me kinda stay catholic.\n\nSpecial mention to their outstanding service. After someone stole our place in line, they apologized profusely and hit us up with a free spinach & artichoke dip appetizer. Very sweet.", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uhsQFs68oZHrKVMPinwfrQ", "review_id": "uyO-CDyMEprYCzHBUq5OwQ", "text": "I wanted fish fry last night, but we didn't feel like driving, so we figured we'd give Dexter's a try. (It's 3 blocks from our house.) \n\nMy first impression was that this place doesn't belong in Madison - it belongs somewhere much farther north. There was an awesome mix of people there, which is always a good sign for me. They had all sorts of games playing on the multiple tvs (not just basketball, hooray!) and my boyfriend was delighted to note that they have shuffleboard.\n\nWe were seated immediately (pretty good for a Friday night) and placed our drink orders. My boyfriend got a Great Lakes Irish Red something or other, and I ordered a Pyramid Winter Ale, which wasn't all that great. I personally wish that they had some more local stuff on the beer menu, but aside from that, I can't really complain about the selection.\n\nFor dinner, I ordered beer battered cod with carrot soup, and my boyfriend ordered a burger with chili garlic fries. Our food was AMAZING. This is hands down the best fish fry I've had outside of da nortwoods, definitely the best I've had in Madison so far. The soup was interesting but delicious - kind of spicy with a hint of cilantro. I didn't try my boyfriend's burger, but the chili garlic fries were awesome. I'm someone who believes that there is no such thing as too much garlic, though, so they might be a bit much for less of a garlic lover.\n\nI am so stoked to have found a great fish fry place so close to our house. We will definitely be going back soon.", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dmHD-dy6duy07ldTOMgFRw", "review_id": "WjwBag553NUwomGpz59H8A", "text": "I'm from out of town and was looking for a place to have some beer and some good food and this place was excellent.  First of all, the waitress was very kind with great service and helpful advice for a couple \"newbies\".  The beer selection was great and we got a pitcher of a microbrew for $10, which I thought was a great price.  The burgers were huge and very tasty along with the cheesecurds and fries.  I will definitely visit this place again next time we're in town.", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W0L9qw8Ulec-SvnstoOsjw", "review_id": "rqSPTimjgnXEQB1sIqh3mg", "text": "EXCELLENT tap-beer selection with many microbrews.  EXCELLENT liquor selection as well with lots of flavored vodkas and rums and the like.  Prices are average.  Always a diverse and friendly crowd.  The food is okay.  The pizza is actually pretty delicious, but the other food is not remarkable.  Great jukebox too.  Lots of TVs if you want to watch a game.  The dining area is a little dreary and dark, but the bar area is large and okay.", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x3k3_PbqdO8fM33si6tv4Q", "review_id": "90yUgbchl8s_KqU7-M20uw", "text": "The food is good!  I particularly like the more unusual offerings, like the mozzarella rolls.  The pizza is only mediocre. The beer selection is wide and diverse, with an emphasis on Wisconsin brews.  It only gets really crowded for trivia nights (Tues and Wed 8-10) but other than that not too bad.", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nmDcdE8LvcJ0vFy9jmctOA", "review_id": "rHRJn_uJotlY9pf_iUDTiw", "text": "I have been to Dexter's several times for drinks, food and football.  I love that on Badger saturdays they have a shuttle that will take you down to the stadium for the football game and pick you back up.  Their breakfast is FANTASTIC and very large portions, 2 of us usually share something.  They have a great selection of beer and pour a great drink too!  The wait staff is fantastic as well, extremely friendly and hard working.  They seem short staffed often but they all run their butts off and there is hardly a wait for anything!  Last night I had the Rueben w/ waffle fries and it was delicious!  I would suggest getting a big screen TV for watching the games but what they have works well too!  I love this place, a definitely must go to!  They also have trivia on tuesday which is a blast!  The food is great, prices are cheap, staff is fantastic...what more could you ask for?", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oLFchtcwhj36N0XRWGUKRA", "review_id": "oMm-OgW3TVO2BHnJhx_iYA", "text": "So, I have been to Dexter's before to play some cards a few months ago, but it wasn't until I moved into the neighborhood that I decided to give the food service a shot. \n\n   I ordered a steak sandwich and some fries, it was one of the 3 specials being offered. The fries were decent enough, but the sandwich was bland dry and just quite dreadful, even for a pub. My friend then joined me and we ordered the worst cheese curds I've ever had in my life, and then we had the ironically named \"super\" nachos. The Super Nachos are anything but super. The ground meat (not positive what animal it came from) was again under seasoned and the chips were stale. I thought about sending them back, but I am chalking this up to the back of the house just doesn't give a shit about their job.\n\n   The server was the three P's, Pleasant, Prompt, and Pregnant. She was the reason I will return and give the food another shot, and why this Pub is getting even two stars.", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t6zANh_g-WI-YEXiuznQbQ", "review_id": "oAWKQYcf9_jnvIHSsw3yMQ", "text": "Great food. Has a local feel, not quite dive-y but pleasantly local. Not unexpected based on the location. Went for the Bell's tap take-over for Mad-Craft-Beer-Week. Wife and I had the fish, right tastee.", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d-pfuqI3ZYpSfPC4g680BQ", "review_id": "9VFucEH1G_sEaFM-M6UjlQ", "text": "Had a great 5 piece perch fish fry with yummy waffle fries.  Good food, neighborhood bar.", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "buQ1zqYl8Bl75BE3yquHbw", "text": "I've been frequenting Dexter's quite often over the past few months (to the tune of around twice per week) and am happy to report that every visit has been absolutely STELLAR.\n\nThere's the obviously excellent beer selection - it's constantly rotating, and it always tastes fresh and wonderful.  The staff really know their beer - if you ever have a question, don't hesitate to ask because they will offer a sample, suggestions, and plenty of information.\n\nThe food has been incredible with every visit.  Sure bets: the hummus platter (wow, that IPA hummus is unreal), the waffle fries, any of the burgers, most of the specials, and of course, the fish fry.\n\nI've had several burgers (The Abbey (with tomato garlic sauce), the Defibrillator (onions, ham, bacon, egg, cheese), and the Patty Melt) - each was delicious, and they cook them exactly to order.\n\nI've had the Santa Fe Chicken salad - wow, those roasted veggies are great.  The soups have also been excellent - I recently had the spicy vegetable and the chili; the chili features a spice that slowly crescendos - by the end of the cup, you're feeling a little of that capsaicin love.\n\nI've had several specials, including a turkey melt and a loaded ham and cheese.\n\nAnd of course, I've had the fish fry several more times and am PLEASED to report that it remains excellent.  The hearty, perfectly applied batter and the flaky fresh cod is among Madison's best.  I will be updating my fish fry review with new pictures and details in the near future.\n\nService has markedly improved - the staff is fast, friendly, and as mentioned, super helpful.  I really enjoy their company - it's great to drop by and sit at the bar or to grab a table and chill for a while.\n\nUPDATE: Dexters = MAJOR WIN\n\nFood = 4.75 stars.  Really great, really consistent\nService = 4.75 stars. Fast, helpful, attentive\nValue = 4.5 stars. Quality is there, so the prices are worth it\nMISC = 5 stars.  Great vibe, great crew, good jukebox - love it\n\n\nSummary: \nI now live about 25 miles from Dexter's, and I don't hesitate to make the drive.  If someone asks, \"feel like grabbing a bite tonight?\" I'm always happy to recommend Dexter's, even if it means a 30+ minute ride.  It's that good.", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eQqLTnj3LAds0ublmGDLhQ", "review_id": "TGHXFpCALfQ6JC8uJbJaFA", "text": "I love their friday night fish fry . The price is right and great bluegil and perch. I have to keep going back there. love it! I defeintely recommend fish or even sandwiches, burger. Oh, don't forget their greasy chili gralic fries :)", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LqPxYxYs7oHly0od61vJZg", "review_id": "N1-LRaautxFr6OMUo3o5ug", "text": "I've been to Dexter's several times before for drinks and really liked the place, and a few months ago we went for the Friday fish fry and the food was delicious- some of the best fish fry we've had in Madison.  However, when we went back a month or so later, we had a horrible experience.  We had to wait nearly 45 minutes for our food and then when we got it- it was terrible.  My boyfriend had the garlic chili fries and they arrived not only COLD, but DOUSED in disgusting grease- they were inedible.  We mentioned it to the waitress and she offered to bring a new order, but it turned out the new order was just as terrible as the first one.  I had the roast beef sandwich and it was horrible- very dry and bland.  To her credit, the waitress did give us free cupcakes to take home to make up for the horrible food (although it turned out the cupcakes were also inedible and terrible).  \n\nWe hoped this was just an unusually busy night and not the norm, and because the fish fry is so good, we went back again tonight, hoping for a better experience.  We were wrong!  We went around 7 and waited 15 min or so for a table.  Once we were seated we placed our order right away with the waiter, since we already knew what we wanted.  An hour later, we were still waiting for our food.  All we ordered was the fish and waffle fries- so nothing complicated- and on such a busy night, you'd think they'd be making sure to keep batches of fish and fries going steadily into the fryer.  When we finally got our food, it was the tasty fish we'd remembered from before, but by that time, we were so tired and crabby from having to wait for so long, it wasn't quite so enjoyable.  After our meal, we had to wait quite a long time for the waiter to bring the check, and then he didn't come back to pick it up for a good 15 minutes.  We would still go back to Dexter's just for drinks, but I don't think we'll be going there to eat the food anymore.  Two terrible experiences with inexcusably long waits is enough to keep us from going back for dinner.  It's too bad because the fish is good, but not good enough to justify the SLOW service.\n\nEdit: Turns out the fish wasn't so good- ended up being up all night with food poisoning.  Yup, definitely will NOT be going back there for dinner!", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AQWWxkbYdAjizmrR8uPzYQ", "review_id": "edmY7w-J80kwN70vRVUw3Q", "text": "Decided to stop in on a recent Friday to try the fish fry based on reviews. Worried that would be waiting for a table, we went in hopeful. Got a booth right away for four and it was very busy. I had been in here pre-Sandlot days and wasn't impressed but this \"make-over\" is proving positive.\n\nKey points:\n - waitress was great, offered tastes of beer to help my decision\n - perch and cod, both good and plenty of it\n - pub fries were great, not overcooked like so may places\n - echoing other compliments on the beer selection, nice\n - fine for the kids too, at least earlier around dinner time (5-7)\n\nI'd come back to try non-fish fry some night.", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AXz26iQxhQQF7FFCkDNJ6w", "review_id": "EIGLH0mYbwtPDmHBKpU6VQ", "text": "Really nice place. Great beers on tap.", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XHcWZPirdC9_fJ4OGwHnyQ", "review_id": "PMpgaxSynLmUOxIUAjUlqQ", "text": "I will preface this with the fact I deem it deplorable that a WI fish fry joint does not have pan fish of some sort on Friday nights.\n\nI've been to Dexters a couple times now and am in love with one thing about it; the beer selection.  Pretty impressive for a tiny little place.  Each time I've been I've gotten walleye as previously stated there is no superior crappie, bluegill, perch, etc...  and I refuse to order cod.  I've never caught a cod in WI waters and until I do I'm not ordering it.  The walleye is ok to goodish that's all that needs be said.  We again had the kid with us, and the staff was very kind and accomodating.  Also be prepared to wait for a table on Fridays, apparently I'm the only fish snob around and the cod is the hot item I guess.  The waiting isn't too bad as I said before, their beer offerings are pretty boss.  (Yeah I said 'boss', what of it?)", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P6XNh69c0iv_DDUkIdC2gA", "review_id": "pHxwHe_cESsxbYFicxXncA", "text": "Lot's of things going right for this place, as long as you get there at the right time. Great selection of micro brews. Interesting and delicious food. The last time I went in for food and a beer it was lovely. However on previous occasions, I was freezing in winter, or deafened on trivia night. I hope they get a better announcer and a better PA system so customers don't have to suffer through the distortion.", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PebSv3naIX52JMhzUO4Wpw", "review_id": "3cy4OAzubP7U10tuaIEh6g", "text": "In on Tuesday, 7/24.  Tried the pizza burger after someone finally decided to come A. get a drink order after sitting down 5 minutes prior.  B.  Recite the specials off the chalk board because they didn't know what the specials were.  The  burger was ok, but didn't have the peperoni flavor I would have expected.  I've been here a ton of times, and the food is for the most part, very good, but service this evening was horrible.  I had to ask for another beverage 1/2 way through my meal, and ultimately walk to the bar to pay the bill.  Go drunk.  You may not notice that the staff doesn't give a crap about you, or getting your money.  We could have walked out...and almost did without paying.", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YJXQrON5IlW-MSibGtNrXw", "review_id": "mp6G-d6cZlIm25UHbHkCdA", "text": "We venture here often, as it's walking distance from our house. Fine fish fry and good other offerings. Really kid friendly before 7 (seriously, the dining area is almost like a day care sometimes), adult friendly after. Decent beer selection most of the time. Thumbs up.", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4GYlYNPsfFx6HdPZ-DF6cQ", "review_id": "jn2_y2qvc5hlbiujym6D9Q", "text": "I frequent this place because it's close to where I live, and I do team trivia on Wednesdays.  The beer selection is both expansive and fresh (they open new taps frequently), and the food is excellent bar-food fare with some healthy salad-type options.  But hey, you're there for bar food, right?  The burgers are yummy (you can sub in chicken or black bean), the fries and rings are tasty.  I've heard good things about the pizza, but haven't tried it.  There are lots of TVs, so if you care to watch some sports it's a great place to do so.\n\nThe servers are very nice, but on busy nights they can be super slammed and stretched thin, so you may have to wait several minutes for service.  The kitchen isn't all that large and they actually cook food to order, so do plan to wait a bit for your meal.  In fact, that's the only down-side I can think of about this place - the service can sometimes be slow.\n\nIf you're not into trivia, I suggest that you avoid Tuesday and Wednesday nights after 8:00 PM or so, because that's when the trivia crowd is there and the place is packed to the gills.", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IhNL5RS_hEdmBvA0O468ZQ", "review_id": "HfSyuV_-mGOS3JLfnYrHEA", "text": "**Don't pass up the garlic chile fries!**\n\nI love the tap beer selection and all of the entrees we've tried have been great!", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "kpYuralnNSWsf9z_X2W4Bg", "text": "I'm not sure what happened to Dexter's fish fry, but wow - it seems like it's on a downward spiral, which is unfortunate, because it used to be one of my very favorites.\n\nI've revisited this fish fry three times this year, and each time has been underwhelming - I'm not sure if they've switched fish suppliers or what, but I've got serious reservations about returning for the fish fry.\n\nWe arrived last night (9/21) at around 8:30pm, and the place was packed to the gills.  As luck would have it, a table opened up near the bar, so we snagged it and decided to eat in the bar area.  An extremely helpful waitress immediately took our drink and appetizer orders; we browsed the menu until she returned.\n\nWith drinks in hand and the appetizer (IPA hummus plate) underway, she regrettably informed us they had run out of cod.  We opted for 2 plates of the lake perch and 1 plate of the walleye instead (I was dining with a couple of friends).\n\nThe service was excellent; she regularly checked on us, refilled drinks, and kept us in the loop the entire night.  5-stars for service.\n\nThe fish arrived and it was swimming in grease.  Gone was the excellent batter that I had experienced in the past; the perch was rubbery and extreeeeeeemely fishy tasting.  The walleye was equally greasy, over-battered, and also very fishy tasting.\n\nI love fish, and my friends are huge fishermen - they take trips to Canada, the boundary waters, and all sorts of other places to fish.  But even they agreed that the fish didn't taste like it should - one barely finished his smallish plate of perch; the other left at least half of the walleye.  I felt especially terrible when they asked me why I felt the fish was so good here... :-(\n\nThe rest of their food remains superb, especially the IPA hummus.  I'm certain you won't find a better hummus in the area.  I would also recommend the habanero shrimp and any of their burgers - they're excellent.\n\nOur check arrived; we settled-up and left, disappointed by the fish.  It's a shame, because I like Nick, and I really like the crew here, but something is amiss...\n\n:-(", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0-z0ZiXmzXPdhtqXNpNnLA", "review_id": "I6SUrdmcgidSRPxR5zKH8Q", "text": "Best clam chowder I've ever had! My husband loves their chili and I believe all their soups are made from scratch and I've always been pleased.... We typically only go for Friday Fish Fry and are never disappointed, just be prepared for a long wait for both a table and the food but I believe it is worth it... great beer choices that change frequently and we were pleasantly surprised by their sandwiches as well. We went in on an off night (Monday) to watch a football game... We were seated right away and the game atmosphere was great with many televisions so you don't have to worry about where you are seated.", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "-ZSPer3Fb79GxWLUIq7Dfw", "review_id": "1RyQCcJAermdxfuAELxTiw", "text": "I have been to Dexter's quite a few times now, usually for their specialty tappings or to watch a football game. \n\nAtmosphere - I would classify Dexter's as hole-in-the-wall hipster-esque classic Wisconsin bar. It will appeal to people who just want to go to a local pub and crack open a Hamm's. It will also appeal to people who want an unassuming space to quaff some delicious craft beer. It isn't fancy, but it is roomy. My one complaint is that it is always chilly. I usually keep my coat on or I freeze. \n\nFood - The food at Dexter's is pretty good. It is slightly amped up pub food. It is most certainly better than your standard pub fare. They have some yummy options for spicy, heart-clogging sandwiches that my husband loves. I like the Fajita salad and pulled pork sandwich. \n\nBeer -  Fantastic. This is real the reason to go to Dexters. They have rotating taps of featured beer. They are attentive to trends in craft brewing and will often have something that is new and difficult to find. Their bartenders are usually knowledgeable about the beer, and they know how to pour a hefeweizen correctly. It is not the best deal you will find in town, but they will also have pours other places don't get. \n\nService - Also pretty good. I have no complaints about the staff here. They are attentive without being annoying. They also know what they are talking about which is refreshing. \n\nAs a plus, in the warmer months, they have an outdoor space you can play volleyball. Or you can join their volleyball league.", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uV8hVTLUUDb5PM2uGUSHVA", "review_id": "LI7hB0q51Sz1mDOgN6QViw", "text": "Dexter's Pub is a great neighborhood bar. Good beer selection, which always rotates. Great service, friendly staff. I have always gone on Wednesday night for trivia (8pm) and its usually full but you can always get a seat if you arrive around 7:30pm.\n\nLast time, I had the portabella mushroom sandwich. It was good, but sort of lacked portabella (the piece was pretty small and meek). The waffle fries were good. Also tried the hummus one time, which was awesome!\n\nOverall, Dexter's is a cool spot that I will continue to frequent!", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xkqafIkLWnfSMeCKyVIiuw", "review_id": "LHWAzADFoxbDGXXUln5-zg", "text": "This has easily become my go-to Friday fish fry.  I like it so much, I've been hesitant to even write this review.  Nonetheless, Dexter's does it right.\n\nFresh, Bering sea cod enveloped in a crispy, salty batter keeps me dreaming of Fridays.  The clam chowder is phenomenal and so are the rest of their soups...obviously lovingly tended to and cooked from homemade stocks.  I could further pontificate, but no need...the execution in the kitchen is stellar.  \n\nNow, the beer list is exquisite in my opinion.  I love Madison, but many bars get so caught up on local-centric taps lists.  Consequently, more often than not, you walk in to see the taps jammed with Ale Ayslum, Lake Louie and Capital.  Not bad...but I'll be damned to say I could choke down another Hopalicious.  Dexters, on the other hand, opens their taps up to pretty much anything.  From Toppling Goliath (which I love, but you can't really get outside of Iowa and Wisco) to Belgian Flander's Reds, they kill it with their beer selection.  Also, I really respect that they let you know on the beer list what's on deck...this has kept me coming back many-a-times.  \n\nSo why not the 5-stars?  Well, we've run into some seriously long waits, both for a table and then for the fish.  If they could streamline a little more in the kitchen, I'd gladly give it that extra star.  In the mean time, we NEVER come here on Fridays after 6pm....forget it.  If you don't mind dining with the Greyhairs....you'll do just fine.", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "SUiDl5RRnIYyOM4a9Z62vA", "review_id": "z89pxCnyR5Ik3doUTGQkDw", "text": "After reading several rave reviews for the fish fry we decided to try this place.  We arrived at 5:30 on a Friday in Lent and knew we were already in trouble when parking was hard to find.  The dining room was packed and we were told there would be an hour wait.  Since we had driven across town, we decided to wait it out in the bar.  There is plenty of room to wait and have a beer from the huge selection they have.  In 30 minutes we were called for our table.  Two of us ordered the lake perch and one ordered the deep fried cod.  There is also baked cod, walleye, blue gill and shrimp to choose from.  The fish comes with your choice of  - baked potato, waffle fries, pub fries, homemade potato chips, and some other things like cottage cheese etc.  We had waffle fries, potato chips and the pub fries, which are beer pattered.  You also get a small container of cole slaw and a white grocery store roll.  There was a short wait for our fish, but the dining room was still packed.  When it arrived, it was hot, tasty and a generous serving.  We were all very satisfied with our dinner.  I thought the homemade potato chips were excellent, they came out warm and crispy.  The only thing I did not care for was the tartar sauce, can't place what it was, but had a funny taste to it to me.  Everyone that waited on us was friendly and efficient without being intrusive.  Wish this place was closer to my side of town, but we will definitely try it again.  Get there early or expect to wait!", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "clKTx-oACO0rwblV40tpWg", "review_id": "6AdBjoNCKJj8T9s0YGoYtg", "text": "Absolutely the best place to get a delicious Reuben and brew fries in town! My favorite dive on the Eastside of Madison.", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "SEJWhA6MRIavK4b3pGxwTg", "review_id": "1x0bY7CSfGP1r1zAoX3NyA", "text": "I started out on a quest to find Madison's best fish fry and stumbled upon this place. One thing to know beforehand is they do not take reservations and they pack the place on Friday nights. Expect to wait a while. This is a nice little neighborhood bar on the east side of Madison that has a huge following. They offer several different types of fish for the Friday fish fry. Fried or Baked Cod, Perch, or Walleye. I went with the fried cod which was absolutely delicious. I couldn't turn down the garlic chili fries or their home made chili. Needless to say I could have used a wheel chair for the way out! It was by far one of the better fish fry joints to go to in town and I will for sure be back. My only complaint with the place was that they don't take reservations and they won't do carry out during lent (due to an overwhelming amount of business) but it's good to see a business that does so much business they have to turn some away.", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "z9QwaDCMY2ygAJpp3UI-Fw", "review_id": "FR_dqRq9ETBsbWPR2l5xXQ", "text": "Easily one of my favorite local hangouts, Dexter's is a \"dive\" bar without the \"dive.\" The beer selection is wonderful, bartenders and staff are knowledgeable and attentive, and the food is well above typical bar food standards. There are tables for dining, a long bar for sitting and watching the game, and volleyball courts out back for summer fun. If you're going for the food, I have to recommend the fish fry and/or nacho platter. If you're going for the beer, you won't be disappointed. And if you're looking for a fun place to watch a Badger victory with friends, you've got the right bar.", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ISwiZNOXrgxlLfVZsGBUww", "review_id": "PeMMBtZW0V-Ii6gJ-MBxAg", "text": "6/27/13 Met my wife for drinks & dinner at Dexter's Pub.  They have a great tap beer selection (lots of micro brews).  They also have many bourbon and whiskey options.  I opted for a cold and yellow pint of PBR.  I rode my bike after all.  We started with their hummus plate.  We'd recommend you ask them to put the pita on the flat grill vs. having them fried or plain.  We had them plain which was okay.  There were plenty of crisp veggies.  We then shared a catfish po'boy with fries.  The catfish was generous and tasty.  The bread was okay.  The fries were great.  They do a great job for only having a flat grill and a deep fryer.", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m3AVaQrW0aLEgg6-YPimiw", "review_id": "kl4lquDYzZFfwn3Bah0Iyg", "text": "No carry out on Friday nights!?!  I'm new to the area and was looking to trying Dexters Friday fish fry after hearing so many great reviews. Unfortunately I didn't get the chance as they do not provide a carry out option on Friday nights. I was speechless went told this over the phone!  I did try another place (Brothers Three) that was happy to provide carry out to this customer and it was wonderful!", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ISwiZNOXrgxlLfVZsGBUww", "review_id": "ZKEGYvuc3KI4xv06nxlDrA", "text": "9/27/13 My wife and I stopped in for lunch.  Their catfish po'boy is even more awesome because their bread improved!  They have many great reasons to stop in, but if you haven't tried Central Waters Hop Rise Session Ale or Central Waters Satin Solstice Imperial Stout grab a seat and imbibe!", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ctUXQhR7kEKa4p1HvrbBOA", "review_id": "Lc70cL5Ol84cWV4G6Wxizw", "text": "The food is great and the craft beers are even better. The staff is very friendly but I docked them two whole stars because the service is very untimely. You will often spend time waiting for what you want, and if you are in a large group prepare to be there a long time.", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "lC0KGXmIhyjzghBUlVnkhQ", "review_id": "TUwgTzsdeXLsMthwB_WYIA", "text": "How hard is it to franchise a Portillo's? \nYou know, the Chicago hot dog, beef world famous chocolate cake shake chain? \nIt's a question that's been running through my mind since moving to Madison where I have had no luck finding an authentic Chicago style Italian beef sandwich. Until Lydia dished that Dexter's is way more than a hip hangout for trivia. (And she was right.)\nThey have THE BEST Italian beef sandwich I've found in the 608 and pretty darn near close to Portillo's. Only thing that's slightly off from the hundreds of sandwiches I swallowed back in the windy city - the bread. But that's not enough to make me never want to order it again... in fact I'm thinking about going there tomorrow. The atmosphere leans more neighborhood dive which might not make you say, \"let me see a menu,\" but do! Because there's a solid selection of typical bar fair kicked up a notch and healthier alternatives too if you're not a fan of fried. The craft beer selection is solid and changes often... so often that they designed an app for smartphones so you keep track of what's what! THEY HAVE AN APP! And while I didn't partake, I hear housemade desserts are pretty rad. I'm ok going back to try one, it means I can get another sandwich.", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ioXKyCf3iJBbYqpPlLbj4w", "review_id": "P-JEVPbZqSDVwmRBMQuoVg", "text": "I don't live quiiiiite close enough for this to be MY neighborhood bar, but it meets all the requirements: laid-back atmosphere, great food, and seriouslygreatcraftbeerlist. Their beers are all of the cant-pick-up-at-the-gas-station variety and it's worth coming by just for that--the menu diversity is the cherry on top of my craft beer float.", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "RvweNJFVkR3ttkWsIBy7nQ", "review_id": "JYDyMx59ZQr9zG8-_Xt9GQ", "text": "After going to the Yelp event, I could not wait to go back!  We went for Wednesday night fish fry.  This is not a year round occurrence from my understanding.  More like, a fall occurrence.  I was with 5 other people.  Four ordered the fish fry.  There were three fish options.  The most expensive was $14 and was a huge amount of food.  One of my friends ordered the fish baked and it looked amazing.  \n\nI tried the Italian Beef.  While, it is not a Chicago style sandwich, it did not disappoint.  It was the closest I have found to Chicago-style.  It would almost be there, except for the bread.\n\nMy only complaint?  Adding your side to the price of the sandwich. \n\nOtherwise, the owner is friendly, the staff is friendly.  The beer menu is ridiculously long.  Go to Dexter's, it will not disappoint.", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qbJKWgWuykysWIf_0V8gRg", "review_id": "90IwIOkM6FQR_qhvw3XmWw", "text": "We drove 45 minutes through rain and rush hour darkness to get here, but were not disappointed. Service was fast and we had two great beers and our soup before we knew it. One of the best beer lists in town too! Great homemade chips and french onion dip and a locally made pretzel with great dips came next. Smelt fry was great! Very lightly breaded as advertised (nothing like the pre breaded frozen kind) and great tartar sauce. Pizza had great thin crust. We would definitely come back again for many reasons.", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sd4kstHD9zl4UIG47mSUCw", "review_id": "qEaDf134liKqsfbD_Xx_hw", "text": "As a non beer lover (I know, I know), I wasn't expecting to fall in love with Dexter's.  I don't think one has to worry about that considering my experience.  Our food was just so...terrible.  I ordered the salmon salad, not having any huge expectations with it due to ordering it at a hipsterish hole in the wall type establishment.  The salmon was a weird color...it had greasy fried peppers, croutons, tomatoes and cucumber...I was pretty sure I was going to get food poisoning but miraculously, I did not.  My husband ordered a burger....the bun was dry and crusty, he asked for it medium well and it was slightly alive still.  Plus, they didn't even provide a leaf of lettuce or tomato.  Just cheese, a ball of raw hamburger and 1/3 of a slice of bacon.  Our meal was so unsatisfying but at least the waffle fries were the highlight of the night!", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "lC0KGXmIhyjzghBUlVnkhQ", "review_id": "riuzaNT3ZA-y15NCpZrwMQ", "text": "Just in case anyone was wondering... the Italian beef sandwich and hot wings are just as tasty when you take them to go. You know... in case you needed that information. \nI crisped up the waffle fries in the oven when I got home, and it was like sitting there. But without the friendly faces and awesome tap line up.", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4GYlYNPsfFx6HdPZ-DF6cQ", "review_id": "MvjRvvbcpkbU_yDy1EpXPw", "text": "Still tasty!  This is just an update to say that trivia night is only on Tuesdays now, and Friday night is very busy with their fish fry - so go early!", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Azs2WnrEAVqTikVB2D3WmA", "review_id": "4aCDL5Yb3zhqXhmcLpMQAg", "text": "I love Dexter's. It's a short walk away, so I go there a lot. I've been there dozens of times.\n\nTheir daily specials are usually what I check out, and they come with a cup of soup. And that soup is usually amazing. Their chili is always fantastic. Their fish fry is also very good. They have a beef brisket sandwich called the BBLT that is always really good.\n\nThey have plenty of beer on tap, and plenty of televisions for your viewing pleasure. The staff is always friendly and willing to recommend something.", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "T1Ju5Uin6Ja3iki17ME6fA", "review_id": "_eqmVRK3NJzWMU6_1GfLbw", "text": "My husband, my mom, and I braved Dexter's on a Friday night for fish. Oh man, I am so glad we did!\n\nWe went into it expecting a wait, and we did end up waiting about an hour and a half. At first, we had to stand in the bar area, but we got drinks relatively quickly and were able to snag a table after about a half hour of standing. Their beer selection is amazing. I tried 3 different new-to-me beers and there were still a bunch more I wanted to taste. Hooray for options!\n\nWe ordered soon after sitting down and didn't have to wait long for our appetizer (spinach dip with veggies & pita). The dip was good and their pita (fried) was as awesome as you would assume fried pita would be.\n\nOur meals were great too! Between the three of us we had cod, perch (or bluegill? woops, can't remember), and a shrimp po-boy. I would order any of our three choices again.\n\nIn summary: the fish fry is worth the wait & the Friday night crowd.", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IayIs1INGJmbjtA5s6eYxg", "review_id": "YvXNbG3sWPn3fuU3kXFPMg", "text": "We went to Dexter's on Friday for the fish fry at the start Craft Beer week.  So we knew the wait would be long.  It was about an hour or more wait to eat.  But that didn't matter because we got to have a couple of tasty beers.  Once we sat down to eat, we started off with the clam chowder.  I loved it.  The chunks of clam were huge and tender, not chewy.  The soup wasn't too thick that it overshadowed the clams, onions and potatoes.  We both ordered the deep fried cod.  One of the best we've had.  It came out hot and crispy.  The batter wasn't too oily and you could taste the flakey cod.  The waitress was very busy but always available if we needed anything.  I can't wait to eat there more.  \n\nI love the atmosphere at Dexters.  It's a great mix of people who are friendly and there to enjoy the beer/food.", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y_FoL3sc9vdjwwzthw8qBA", "review_id": "NBcDVS7yhSMIbM2HMQOreQ", "text": "Dexter's is a nice neighborhood bar with good beer selection, and GREAT drink specials. Always something to drink for cheap. I only discovered this when looking for a place to watch the Stanley Cup playoffs (Go Hawks!). \n\nThe food is pretty mediocre. The pizza is good - they seem to make it fresh. I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come here had I not lived in the neighborhood at the time. The pub quiz seems to be a good pull on Tuesdays, outdoor volleyball too, and the crowd seems fun in general.", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "wE7kSbc96IIXpQxJgLrGMQ", "review_id": "01v4L6EdpTGJ7mjKFs-MQA", "text": "This place will always have a special place in my heart for reasons known by me and Steve L. :-)\n\nI'm fairly new to the world of craft beers, but I'm a big fan of the beer list here. Always something new and interesting to try.\n\nI haven't had a proper dinner here yet, just appetizers. They have been just \"ok\". The menu sounds promising, though.\n\nI like the open style of the kitchen area, always curious to see what folks are up to in there. The wait staff was very attentive, if slightly impersonal, as well. I found it odd that a waitress was allowed to work wearing flip flops, though. (I notice details.)\n\nIt was a nice cozy place to wind up the end of my work week last night. To be continued...", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "k6cmSQNhriftkuNp8zjfoQ", "text": "Haven't been back for the fish fry for quite some time, but have been in for drinks and appetizers on numerous occasions since the last review of nearly 2 years ago.\n\n+ One of the best craft beer lists in all of Madison; changes daily\n+ Host tons of beer-related events and tap-takeovers\n+ Even when swamped, you can usually find a seat at the bar or at a high-top\n+ Service is quite prompt and thorough, but as noted, not super personable/friendly \n\n+ Hopalicious hummus remains one of my favorite plates in the area\n- Not a huge fan of the pizzas; I've tried several and they're not all that awesome. Can't put my finger on it - something's just \"off\" with them.\n+ Sandwiches are excellent\n- Salmon salad has been hit-or-miss; often times, the salmon has been waaaaay undercooked (like still nearly frozen in the middle in spots). I think it depends on who's cooking that night.\n\n+ Plenty of televisions, but they aren't \"in your face\" like they are at some bars\n+ Accept credit/debit (a rarity in this neighborhood)", "business_id": "HTplzElel_F_U_qhWuDKdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wHB52b5eg8WKFIleT61BuA", "review_id": "YDqP54dBoQpSBURwitoeoQ", "text": "Old Country Buffet is above average as far as American buffets go. If you're in the mood for it, it's pretty tasty.", "business_id": "O5lo-GKCG3cX8X4bh_DR_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6kp815UUjK--ukUjmDlSCQ", "review_id": "7AdbigsA7B2y5S8hSXaKbg", "text": "It's old country buffet, what do you expect?  Lots of different stuff to choose from, and definitely caters to those who want to eat themselves into bland oblivion.  If you go here looking for exotic, flavorful, unusual cuisine skillfully prepared by a fantastic chef you must be well deluded.", "business_id": "O5lo-GKCG3cX8X4bh_DR_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hLYKwQyWLtzZNx6uZPu5pw", "review_id": "zv-TlH47xdfSneZknihvxw", "text": "Ahhhhh, \"The land of &\" A meal & a heart attack, or 1000 cc's of insulin. \n\nNever was a fan of Old Country Buffet, but the new revamp has brought some life into this old staple. \n\nIt's still full of Blue Hairs and people who sport clothes that are covered w/ stains and holes. Also, if you are rotund like I am, your self-esteem will be boosted when you realize no matter how fat you are, their is always someone fatter at the Hometown Buffet. \n\nFood choices here are awesome. Mexican, American, Italian.... all piping hot and ready to pig on. The salad bar has surprisingly fresh veggies and staff works hard to keep the place clean and well stocked. Too bad every freakin kid in the place has to touch everything, wipe their hands on their nose, then bare hand the items. \n\nI even saw the staff kick some woman out for filling up an old \"Country Crock\" container w/ chicken wings. I guess takeout isn't allowed. LOL \n\nGood desert choices too. Soft serve and the usual box-made cakes and pies. The quality of the food won't win any awards. Not nearly as good as a freshly prepared 5 star meal, but better than prison. What do you expect for $9.95?", "business_id": "O5lo-GKCG3cX8X4bh_DR_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vSf47Koig5G_efXACGw07A", "review_id": "lxB5BmhsDHtotdW5NY-HLQ", "text": "For those that like an abundance of mediocre food that is poorly cooked than this is the place to be. For those that actually like good food I would suggest another restaurant and preferably not a chain.  \n\nThe only saving grace was the frozen yogurt and the fried shrimp.", "business_id": "O5lo-GKCG3cX8X4bh_DR_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eH6PiqZ5_kcWXlzLWrRuHw", "review_id": "ke7Jx09m9J6_1tIbHmdlpQ", "text": "Okay selection of hot and cold stations for a buffet restaurant that is near the interstate and right in the middle of nowhere. The sweet station made my day - frozen yogurt.", "business_id": "O5lo-GKCG3cX8X4bh_DR_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XE-EtNY1ogC6XdLYhYVVFQ", "review_id": "tt5qy5k-Hx4WiSgPL2xI-w", "text": "If you are into buffets, try them out.  Food is diverse.  Food is hot .  Good flavor.  It's good for a family of picky eaters.", "business_id": "O5lo-GKCG3cX8X4bh_DR_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Nk-itx7fbK6dNgkHlEzbfQ", "review_id": "n-82VUE8GXpOY8J0NEmuNw", "text": "All you can eat for under $10........what is there to complain about?? If you want junk food and you want lots of it oh this is THE place to go! \nYou've got several hungry mouths to feed and  not that much $$ in the wallet....then this is THE place to go.\nOther than that I'm not sure why you would go here....", "business_id": "O5lo-GKCG3cX8X4bh_DR_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wBG9tQgTbppFZQKtrru2Fg", "review_id": "7wbfZrS7AFmmvMaqCEaOSw", "text": "Truly a guilty pleasure. I love the salad bar (it always has chick peas). I certainly have a weak spot for the meatloaf and the sweet ketchup sauce, in fact it my favorite meatloaf in town. Do I always end up with heart burn? You bet! Will I come back again (mostly cause the 6'-5\" teen boy always asks)? Of course!", "business_id": "O5lo-GKCG3cX8X4bh_DR_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_ohPF8fo5ifWiMOrEPrC8Q", "review_id": "SNjUgOLPHutIMUWKBuqiVw", "text": "This buffest reminded me of a Las Vegas buffet except all the food gave me heartburn.  I'd been to a hometown buffet before so when my bf suggested it I relied on my memory of the experience and agreed to go.  Unfortunately my memory must have been jilted by the occasion or this Hometown Buffet was just bad, I dont know.  what I do know is that the food is cheap, about 10$ per person.  It is also soft.  And by this i mean everything is overcooked.  And it all gave me heartburn that lasted all day.  So will I be back?  Maybe in about 10 years when I've forgotten about this experience.", "business_id": "O5lo-GKCG3cX8X4bh_DR_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "x-9K6ps5kU8DGNlkTjhP1g", "review_id": "gxljeU1-9Taq7HOQ98XTaQ", "text": "I love the Mac n cheese. But the last time I went, I grabbed a chocolate cake. When I took my first bite, I was hard! And the cheese cake was not good either.", "business_id": "O5lo-GKCG3cX8X4bh_DR_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mwbpjCuUK_7LcmcvviT19g", "review_id": "mB7DfvLFzukCvbTTTZJtWA", "text": "$11 for dinner. Cheap typical american buffet fare. Not much more to say.\n\nHighs:\n+ Fried chicken\n+ Mac & Cheese\n+ Biscuits and gravy\n+ Fudge cake!\n\nLows:\n- Gross popcorn shrimp\n- Dry pot roast\n- Sad selection of fruit (just cantaloupe and canned peaches/oranges)", "business_id": "O5lo-GKCG3cX8X4bh_DR_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9obQemTEae7oSU_fVe958g", "review_id": "XNOSa_Dd36uYd7-LcXMRMg", "text": "I have been to this hometown buffet multiple times, a lot for family holidays. Recently we moved to California, went to a hometown buffet here, and were severely disappointed. Hopefully we won't get food poisoning, but it isn't looking very promising I wanted to write a review on the Madison one since it is sooo much better. \n\nFirst off, great selection of food! Beyond great. I don't think I have tasted something I didn't like. We normally always have the same waiter, his name is Carlos, and he is great! The manager Tony is THE BEST! Seriously! I miss going to this place.", "business_id": "O5lo-GKCG3cX8X4bh_DR_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ehh697zs5Ao_RAGjdudA6Q", "review_id": "xqz_5qzPFZIOWbNNEg-98w", "text": "I go here solely for the fried chicken and chicken tenders, with sides of mashed potatoes with gravy and stuffing. The yeast rolls are nicely honey buttered. The salad and fruit bar is really good too.  But the other choices don't interest me. The dessert are not too good except the ice cream.", "business_id": "O5lo-GKCG3cX8X4bh_DR_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7OP-I_VSr6L7FlzsqWjdIw", "review_id": "U2QUAvsCNhIBlQUb-9VIZg", "text": "So this is a typical buffet.   Wide selection of food and it was decent.   They had a good spread for Thanksgiving with all the typical food and sweets.   I would not be a regular, but when I am looking for a huge meal that is decently priced, I will visit Hometown again.   Since I visited on Thanksgiving the place was packed.      The staff did a great job keeping the buffet well stocked and I was seated in about 10 miniutes.", "business_id": "O5lo-GKCG3cX8X4bh_DR_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ffa864LL90s6oxImKPI7pw", "review_id": "eVxvGDZwyij5Rkr71nYT0Q", "text": "Surprisingly excellent Easter Dinner.  Prime rib to die for (better than we've had at Great Dane's brunch), and their homemade horseradish cream is really good. Actually has some snort to it! Coconut cream pie & carrot cake both delicious. May become our new Easter tradition! (Sure liked not having to clean up my trashed kitchen!)", "business_id": "O5lo-GKCG3cX8X4bh_DR_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ewgU6D38aaAUeiPIl7u3ow", "review_id": "lRmSA0F364V4qfbtpuxsMQ", "text": "@holverson: SCREW YOU Valvoline Instant Oil Change! I schedule a 3 hr appt. & you close without canceling. Make me drive 1 hr w/kids. You suck!! #FAIL", "business_id": "izF6o43M1eWpivukmRQpRg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nu85DSd4HnoJal-i4Ub34g", "review_id": "0tw_h3OUStUh4MJgMfhEHw", "text": "Pulled in the other day for a standard oil change. Both bays were full, yet the staff came out and explained to me the wait. No prob. When it went even longer due to a added service by one of the vehicles in the bay, they got right out and let me know. Again, no prob. Appreciate it. Then, they began to in process me before I got in the garage and started a light check. They were on it. After looking at the dipstick, the lead tech explained to me that I did not need an oil change and showed me the oil. It was still in good condition and since I was at 3k miles, it REALLY wasn't needed. My choice, but the advice was not to worry about  it. Their prompt communications, attention and honesty is a rare find in today's service world. I will be back for sure....and post this to yelp.\n\nJan 2013-Went back a couple months ago. Same thing. Repeated, honest service. Very nice!", "business_id": "izF6o43M1eWpivukmRQpRg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TdY8BlMSxFbNHnlZz4tsuw", "review_id": "BXWPrbbO4NH4yZTBdLt4YA", "text": "Friendly staff, quick oil change. As with any place they're suggest a new air filter, etc. (You can buy an air filter for $5 or $10, and installing it yourself is as difficult as making microwave popcorn.) No complaints.", "business_id": "izF6o43M1eWpivukmRQpRg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hNTg66E2RDH9-YM5JkDgQA", "review_id": "Oim1ExLxepNEndoH1qF4AA", "text": "The staff here were very courteous and knowledgeable! I felt like I could really trust them. The service was quick and completely worth it. I'll come here every time!", "business_id": "izF6o43M1eWpivukmRQpRg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6kp815UUjK--ukUjmDlSCQ", "review_id": "MPhwH87ed6-EmSWdFV7Qqg", "text": "Wow this place is the suck.  We ate there twice.  The first time the tofu was massively burned to a crisp and the second time I found a rusty fishing hook in my pasta bowl.  WTF??  I've eaten at other locations and they are just fine, but this one must have bad staff and management problems because they are the SUCK.  Stay away.", "business_id": "0oQFFOdPZycIBmGkoBrlbg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kDi7ly7__o3dXhR2IHYblw", "review_id": "J4pdiuVvTV7jxtDsPOeNrA", "text": "Good food, reasonable prices. I've been to the location on Univ avenue and it's pretty good.", "business_id": "0oQFFOdPZycIBmGkoBrlbg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "StCV2TbWOuHlvHqKmDdmDQ", "review_id": "FBHtNmgONX3gcl9OvXg7Uw", "text": "I like the East town location. Good food, love the ability to eat on the patio.", "business_id": "0oQFFOdPZycIBmGkoBrlbg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QCg5CRze-wwMO5HerI9dYg", "review_id": "uvJNfvnto-XA4COqhhM-pw", "text": "Location is a lot different than the downtown one, crazy busy around the lunch hour...but the food...oh the food!  There is nothing like the indo peanut.  It may not be authentic, but it is delicious, for sure.  Worth a stop - be extra nice to the staff, they are awesome.", "business_id": "0oQFFOdPZycIBmGkoBrlbg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j9Qxg1YKx9uJXoSYTMgDAg", "review_id": "BYevdVo9lNBeqyO3TCyRUw", "text": "I love Noodles & Company, and fact being this one is only a few miles away from my home when I drive back from work - I always call in for a pick up. My penna rosa is the best from here.", "business_id": "0oQFFOdPZycIBmGkoBrlbg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DaBqIjFiU6cf3zQIwnideA", "review_id": "QmMzL2Eh660S54ITnTyfPg", "text": "I might have found a new addiction. I can't count the number of times I visited Noodles and Company while I was in Madison. I loved it so much that I emailed them to see if they would open one in Auburn. Only time will tell.\n\nI really only tried their Asian menu. I tried the Japanese udon noodles and the Vietnamese peanut saute, with the later being my favorite. I've had the Pad Thai in the past- when I lived in Columbia MO, and I remember that being excellent as well.\n\nIt is fast food but really doesn't feel like it. The food comes to you after you are seated in fine white china. Everything I've tried has been wonderfully made and essentially everything on their menu is vegetarian. You can add a protein if you desire. The only blah item was the Flatbread. \n\nI have visited three different locations in Madison. This one is a bit smaller than the one on University but it is still great. The employees keep the tables clean and are always willing to help.\n\nI love Noodles. I know I'll be back a few more times before headed back to my village of Auburn.", "business_id": "0oQFFOdPZycIBmGkoBrlbg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XE-EtNY1ogC6XdLYhYVVFQ", "review_id": "pmXg0oXrtHVcAd3BLR2G3g", "text": "Always a family favorite!  Tastes great, cheap, and filling!", "business_id": "0oQFFOdPZycIBmGkoBrlbg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F5pyUDy6AJSTbt6Vy79_Zg", "review_id": "LIDUaYGLAVXcifCOJERXfg", "text": "Wonderful as always. It's our go-to for a quick bite to eat. Your kids will like the Wisconsin Mac n Cheese. Mine do.", "business_id": "0oQFFOdPZycIBmGkoBrlbg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6kp815UUjK--ukUjmDlSCQ", "review_id": "uwzcfRnmEuRCOoi86wnYwA", "text": "It's been 5 years since I've been here ya'll!  The last time I was here I bit down on what appeared to be a rusty piece of metal resembling a fish hook.  However, because we like to live life on the edge we decided to go here again this last weekend.  \n\nI didn't have any noodle dishes this time though, I tried the strawberry spinach salad minus the blue cheese and bacon.  It was really, really good.  Everything tasted fresh and the balsamic fig dressing was delicious.   My dining companion and the minor had the Indonesian noodle bowl with tofu, and the thai bowl.  They both seemed to enjoy their dishes.  \n\nGuess what?  No one got forked with a piece of metal this time!!!  Indications for going back look good.", "business_id": "0oQFFOdPZycIBmGkoBrlbg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CRyOc3Njbf0jtRptTs5s2w", "review_id": "wz1m4LJwdv_TcbY3bR-6Cg", "text": "I go here all the time (about 4 times a month) and i have never had a bad meal or bad service.", "business_id": "0oQFFOdPZycIBmGkoBrlbg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bTR-LOUFoo3H7bEXoDv9rw", "review_id": "nua3vMm6uDOFm54YjyYHhA", "text": "I love Noodles but this location is going downhill fast. They undercook/ overlook my chicken every time. They are also getting good at under boiling noodles!", "business_id": "0oQFFOdPZycIBmGkoBrlbg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HiR1jmB_mzXmSmHmBs8UzQ", "review_id": "bR_9sxGanpQ5i6f2XiHptQ", "text": "Food is always great tasting and ready in no time! Also they have a great variety of pastas and sandwiches.  Can't say enough about how awesome this place is!", "business_id": "0oQFFOdPZycIBmGkoBrlbg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lT_jqXWd8fwlSr6H9llhYA", "review_id": "Wfe1x82kp5bxAV_-YrZUpQ", "text": "Hidden vegan item bursting with flavor that even the most zealous carnivore could endure: Whole Grain Tuscan Linguine sans cream topped with tofu. Giggity. \n\nIf you've not had the pleasure of sinking your chompers into their Ride Krispy Treat, you're not living life to the fullest. I'm convinced the generous wedge of ooey gooey marshmallowy goodness is straight out of an angelic bake sale recipe book. I don't want the secret - I just want them to never stop - ever.", "business_id": "0oQFFOdPZycIBmGkoBrlbg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zcgiC6KI_YLd9ysHtWOxAw", "review_id": "scU_hJxzn1TQ1BHKIQijPg", "text": "I think this might be the only place in the area that consistently gets my order right.  I always get take out so I can't speak to the dine-in experience.  My food is always fresh, the proper temperature, nicely packaged and correct.  This location in particular has been very pleasant.", "business_id": "0oQFFOdPZycIBmGkoBrlbg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T8b7wARakqSGC2TQhFMW-A", "review_id": "oRh8mDqrLMYyE66IaHnqUg", "text": "Highlights/lowlights \n\n1) lots of gluten free options\n2) quick\n\nNoodles and Company may not come to mind immediately when you are looking for a fast gluten free lunch or dinner....well it should! Noodles and Co. Offers rice noodles   \nAnd gluten free corn pasta. Oh the possibilities! You can substitute most of the regular dishes with the rice noodles or g free pasta (not the macaroni and cheese though as the sauce has gluten). The pad thai is gluten free as is so you don't even need to make substitutions. This location has one of those awesome soda machines with every coke product flavor you can dream of \nBring on the diet cherry coke!\n\nThe East Towne location service was really friendly, however there were tons of dirty tables. I understand not cleaning them as quickly when you are slow (I was there for dinner around 8:30pm on a week night) but 7-8 dirty tables with nobody walking around to clean them is kind of gross as the location is small. \n\nOverall not a bad place for a quick lunch or dinner with plenty of gluten free options.", "business_id": "0oQFFOdPZycIBmGkoBrlbg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uHTewfAzgsMxlETiqPv7cA", "review_id": "KlEl8Gz8Y-puxJCTSwW82g", "text": "Grabbed lunch here while passing thru while out of town. Good service, and the fare I've come to expect from Noodles locations.", "business_id": "0oQFFOdPZycIBmGkoBrlbg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9D-RAOVRTnALk-GFvhbJcw", "review_id": "OFiEM7vsd5Q54zBwCxOKUw", "text": "THIS is a Crowne Plaza? I must disagree. So I'm not on the club floor, but since when is a fourth-floor King Suite more comparable to Section 8 housing than a reputable hotel chain? I feel like I have gone back in time, to my baby-boomer parent's 1980's bungalow (not on the beach people - think small, dark, smelly and well, 80s). \n\nTowels? Yuck. Wallpaper? Significantly peeling off the walls. Windowsill? Covered in bugs ON THE INSIDE. Curtains? Burned with cigarettes. Furniture? Sagging and questionable. I could go on, but I'm sure you get the point. \n\nWe checked in around midnight after driving to Madison from Chicago in a horrible snowstorm. I was in NO mood for the clueless night auditor who argued with us about everything and then could not seem to locate one luggage cart or extra pillow. Give me a break. \n\nI think everything here looks dirty, low-brow and in need of an upgrade. Considering I have to stay two more nights I'm going to go ahead and suck it up, but for those of you who aren't here yet, I would go ahead and make a beeline for the other direction.", "business_id": "Hh5lyZtOrS5LKk4YCgj8Kw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g_xcY1Cxyzv28cF0XotBNw", "review_id": "1fOa_6vw7ILskCXBjXhASQ", "text": "Serves its purpose but nothing special. The location is across from a mall which makes it a good location to get food. To get to downtown is a $15 cab ride or perhaps a lengthy wait for a bus so keep in mind.\n\nRooms are basic but clean, and the lobby is spacious and modernized. The service is standard and more or less helpful. If you can get a good rate and dont need to be in downtown, this place will serve its purpose. \n\nBreakfast is $10 and is standard expanded breakfast. No live cooks though.", "business_id": "Hh5lyZtOrS5LKk4YCgj8Kw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j9Qxg1YKx9uJXoSYTMgDAg", "review_id": "a4H3U9s2Ad8oF6adSVgnIg", "text": "Location of the place is perfect, right at about the top with the Mall below, and East Washington running across - very city like and nice views. \n\nThe service was eh - same as any other you can expect. The inside was gorgeous- the lobby , amazing. The pool, ok. The hallways, nice. The rooms... ehh not too sure - wasn't what I had expected. Paid a very high price when could have stayed at Hilton for same amount.  Wasn't what my fiance and I had expected. Don't let the looks of The Crowne Plaza attract you in.", "business_id": "Hh5lyZtOrS5LKk4YCgj8Kw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RxD8XEw5do9-2ue0NBi9vw", "review_id": "Gft7JO7_ZnhXOineScDcxw", "text": "They have a nice beer selection in the bar and cute waitresses.", "business_id": "Hh5lyZtOrS5LKk4YCgj8Kw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kUWTvTOrc1r2RmeMAD8lTg", "review_id": "uq7-sGLnZrNY1FlcFLdoxA", "text": "The hotel seems to have been remodeled,  but some areas could still use improvement. Nice overall, though. \nHOWEVER, be prepared for sticker shock if you drink in the bar! \nI know you are a hostage in a hotel bar, but COME ON---$9.95 for a Grand Marinier!?!?!\nI don't pay that in Manhattan, let alone freaking Madison, WI. The bar prices alone will keep me from staying here again.\nI would give a four star if not for this. \nIf I rate the bar/restaurant alone, the food would get a three and bar prices would get a 1.5 to two. Don't hurt your customers like that. You are chasing away return business.", "business_id": "Hh5lyZtOrS5LKk4YCgj8Kw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZKDO8pl-aEBvWOMVUS2b5A", "review_id": "awIUp1gcE8VVPgalbWOKaA", "text": "Get your wallet out! This place nickel and dimes you to death and they seem proud of it. \n\nI buy a room for a night and a conference room for a day. In the lobby and my sleeping room I get free internet but when I walk in the conference room they want to rob me of $50.00. The workers were embarrased to tell me this and when I asked to speak to someone in charge they told me the managers will not discuss it. \n\nIf that is not enough they jab me for another $2.65 for a cup of coffee to include a refill. \n\nI don't care how nice the place is (and it is nice) I will not come back.", "business_id": "Hh5lyZtOrS5LKk4YCgj8Kw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gt2TnL4UWtML6b5Ri4cd2Q", "review_id": "eGB9Yf8_t32LqsoLy6yjfg", "text": "This hotel is OK: spacious clean rooms, friendly staff but it disappoints on some other offerings. The breakfast buffet for $12.95 before tax is really limited and not worth it. You are almost better off going to Mc Donald across the street and get a similar quality at a fraction of the price. The swimming pool seems nice but it is located basically in the lobby across from the bar: a bit akward as you might be entertaining the drinking crowd. The fitness room has 2 treadmills, 1 recumbent bike, 1 elliptical and a few free weights, enough to get your cardio going. On the plus side you are across from the mall so it makes it easy to grab a bite walking distance and free wi-fi is available throughout the hotel.", "business_id": "Hh5lyZtOrS5LKk4YCgj8Kw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aSAsaRvy9OqlEIDKtn_FFw", "review_id": "bqtgizvr3fVas9ingzav_Q", "text": "Fairly good hotel.  I rated it 3 stars because of the pool and dining areas which were very nice. The rooms were at best decent. Rooms were small and the only way to get a better room was to upgrade to club.  That is very pricy because the regular rooms are 140 a night.    Would I stay again.....Maybe.", "business_id": "Hh5lyZtOrS5LKk4YCgj8Kw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 7, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5VJVkNwRM-tr6R2-FP3g8w", "review_id": "SHJaH-6WASZ6_dweAMNEtg", "text": "Beware. This hotel really sticks it to their priceline customers.\n\nI am a frequent business traveler, but when I travel for pleasure I use priceline.\nThe hotels that treat me well as a priceline customer get my return business when I pay full rate for work.\n\nMy wife and I showed up at midnight to check in. We were given a room with two small beds. I asked to be given one large bed instead, but the front desk attendant told me that as a priceline customer I had to take whatever double occupancy room they chose to give me. I understand this is the priceline policy, but most hotels make an effort to accommodate if they have vacancy. I even offered to pay extra and the front desk attendant then claimed there were no other rooms available despite the mostly empty parking lot outside.\n\nCrowne Plaza just struck out. Back to Marriott and Hilton I go.", "business_id": "Hh5lyZtOrS5LKk4YCgj8Kw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vTvaQ6x3tZLAkFkyVEro6A", "review_id": "lqWAJfmxcEPAWDKyizaAIA", "text": "If I could do 2.5 stars I would.\n\nI pricelined this hotel in Madison and felt that it looked like a great place.  I  then read the reviews and I fretted the entire time before we arrived.  Luckily when we got there it wasn't as bad as I had anticipated.  The lobby is beautiful, the pool area is very nice, the pool was very large too.\n\nThe room was just ok.  I hate that they only have double beds or one king bed as bed options.  But, we were traveling with a two year old so the double beds worked as one of us slept with our son while the other got a bed to themselves.  The beds were not super comfortable, they felt like they had been around for quite some time. Our room had been remodeled but the wallpaper was peeling from the walls already.  I can promise that is because there is a serious humidity issue in this hotel.  Our room was CONSTANTLY damp.  We turned the air down to 68, we tried warmer, but to no avail, it just stayed damp.  When you laid your head on the pillow it felt damp.  The bad thing about this is we were staying here four days.  Our swimming suits never dried out the entire time we stayed at this hotel.  They ask that you turn off the AC when you leave the room and turn it back on when you return.  I refused to do that with the humidity issues that were present and yet the maid service turned our AC off two days we were there.  \n\nThere is a Starbucks in the hotel, but, I never once saw it open.  The pool area was lovely, but, it was quite cold when you initially got in, but once acclimated it was okay.  The hot tub was very hot.\n\nAccess was easy off the highway, close to the airport, but, Madison is doing major road construction on Washington and that caused a lot of delays at stoplights getting in and out of the hotel.", "business_id": "Hh5lyZtOrS5LKk4YCgj8Kw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qJX8pCqPb9p4-LYCOKzWzg", "review_id": "BJkcNM8g0Cf3R5q7ZU1Zeg", "text": "The lobby here is nice, pool area nice, staff nice. Room was big. Felt a little janky in there.. Some stuff falling apart, like the toilet paper was sitting on the counter because the roll was missing. And the towels were really scratchy and rough.\n\nAlso, my last day I had requested a 445am wake up call so I cold leave to catch my flight, and never got one. I'm lucky I set an alarm too!", "business_id": "Hh5lyZtOrS5LKk4YCgj8Kw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-q96KHeIh6vsMbcCPkRHrw", "review_id": "mGtQxid7In3gHntgZENb4Q", "text": "This hotel was just o.k. with many little annoying things that that just added up over the 3 night stay. \n\nAt check in the attendant could not find our reservation as it was entered with the wrong check in date in the hotel's computer system. This problem haunted us our entire stay. We were expressed checked out on Monday even though we were scheduled to leave on Tuesday. Then on Tuesday the new bill showed a no show charge for that wrong check in date.\n\nThe 2nd morning we could not make coffee in the room as the coffee maker was missing the carafe, and the swing arm that holds the carafe.\n\nOur own utensil (spoon) was missing and never returned. \n\nThe lobby was always very cold and when I noted that to the front desk person,she showed me the space heater she brought in for her use. (It's 80 degrees outside.)\n\nSunday night at 9 P.M. our party of four ordered dinner of sandwiches and salads at Growlers Restaurant off the main lobby. Our order took about 40 minutes even though most of the other patrons were only drinking.\n\nWe used the workout room. The bicycle was old and in need of repair. The facility is limited.\n\nA lamp in the room was missing a light bulb the entire stay.\n\nThe tub for the shower is very slippery.\n\nI give this a 3 because the room was large and comfortable and we slept well,\nand our complaints overall were annoying but minor in nature.\n\nWe were at this hotel because this is where our event in Madison sent us.\n\nWe will not stay here again.", "business_id": "Hh5lyZtOrS5LKk4YCgj8Kw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y3xuG59-ADLWDBaQQQIDKw", "review_id": "d7iUPf22MtlYjHUjX47y1w", "text": "We found the staff at the Crowne Plaza-East hotel to be superb. My partner and I got married the weekend of September 22nd, and we had our wedding rehearsal dinner at the Crowne Plaza. The event coordinator, Brianne, is excellent and should be commended for such an amazing job. She was an absolute pleasure to work with. As a same-sex couple, we had absolutely no problem feeling comfortable and accepted at this hotel. Everyone was extremely respectful and friendly. Communication with hotel staff and their willingness to work with us was fantastic. We also stayed in an Executive King Room for the weekend and got dressed for our wedding in the room. Although we may have preferred a bit more space, we found the room to be clean and comfortable and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We were given permission for our puppy to stay with us as well - the fact that the Crowne Plaza is dog-friendly was much appreciated! Our only issue the entire stay was that our tub didn't drain properly (we didn't have time during the wedding chaos to ask for this to be fixed, but we are confident it would be have been done immediately). This was minor compared to the excellent customer service, comfortable accommodations and great location for east Madison events. We had some of our wedding guests join us in the hotel lobby/bar after our reception, and we were very pleased with our stay. A huge thank you to the hotel staff for helping to make our wedding weekend such a stress-free one!", "business_id": "Hh5lyZtOrS5LKk4YCgj8Kw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kNBkaBnC8Ta4wYHBJlq4zg", "review_id": "p8rc59LuMyKxB_X5oiTkIQ", "text": "This place doesn't come close to living up to the Crowne Plaza name.  The rooms are clean enough however they have really cheapped out on the fixtures.  The dresser in the first room we were in had broken out bottoms in the dresser drawers and a running toilet.  The second room had two of the dresser drawers screwed shut because they were missing.  I will pass next time I am in town.", "business_id": "Hh5lyZtOrS5LKk4YCgj8Kw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0C65pNaSu5h6fXE_pjTDbQ", "review_id": "_1vTrqXuSmyIP1fuVDAWRA", "text": "Just stayed here for one night and it was passable. It wasn't awesome, but it is well located and fairly clean. It's just a bit dated and tired looking. The staff is friendly, so it's got that going for it.", "business_id": "Hh5lyZtOrS5LKk4YCgj8Kw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XRJUfS0wq2SsucowXmUD0g", "review_id": "FpnMXpXpbUFsKTXsgUcq3w", "text": "Lobby and swimming pool are excellent. Staff above average.  2 stars because the rooms ( clean but)  were beaten up and in need of a serious facelift. Stains on the rugs. Scuff marks on the door. Overall , for the price( 95 with aaa rate), I was satisfied with my stay. If they renovate the rooms I would give it a 4.5.", "business_id": "Hh5lyZtOrS5LKk4YCgj8Kw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tXVyh9dFMGhJ-PpYVnptXw", "review_id": "zE6X32Mq5SXqmJb__YuYKA", "text": "I've never stayed at a hotel that charged me BEFORE I even checked in.  Then charged my card again after I asked them not to (I'd be paying in cash) because I couldn't avoid another over draft fee.  If I ran out the door and tried to stiff them, yeah, by all means, you have my card on file.  But charge me TWICE before I even attempted to check out?   I've never been to a hotel this sketch.", "business_id": "Hh5lyZtOrS5LKk4YCgj8Kw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vxpiN4T6JoO-8QxpAQD6UQ", "review_id": "j1dC_reuoEktRMgy7w9Prw", "text": "Very nice, clean, great bar area with unique beer on tap (hello Three Floyd's!) Comfortable room, love the relaxation toiletries and the bed was great!", "business_id": "Hh5lyZtOrS5LKk4YCgj8Kw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FN0SAx8aCGIGI5TKogCvgA", "review_id": "5WWoq3DxTJjxBSM7a9S38g", "text": "Gross hotel!  Nasty carpeting. Very old furniture. Room was wayyyy too hot and moving thermostat didn't help. Dryer air than the dessert. I woke up with a bloody nose due to the lack of humidity. Horrible experience.", "business_id": "Hh5lyZtOrS5LKk4YCgj8Kw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "osL-_-eSoMY4AT4SDkp5cQ", "review_id": "GQT6LMXiH9EfG2o7DrUOYA", "text": "My flight was cancelled and had to stay. They offered a \"distressed rate\" and the staff was nice and friendly. However the rooms are from the 1980's. The furniture looks like it belongs n a Motel Six. The carpets are frayed, the walls and doors are beat up, the hallway carpets are in need of replacing. Upper management should be ashamed to have not upgraded the rooms years ago.", "business_id": "Hh5lyZtOrS5LKk4YCgj8Kw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Cbf_FGsBE0oixa9Vwoeb6Q", "review_id": "90mhAvSLKSMxJqqeaXnjFQ", "text": "My flight out of Madison was canceled and I stayed at the Crowne Plaza because the woman working the United desk said it was the best among the hotels that offered a \"distressed passenger\" rate. I was optimistic based on her assessment but my expectations were lowered after reading many of the reviews on Yelp. Overall I had a really good experience and experienced none of the negative issues noted in other reviews. Most of the decor in my room appeared to have been updated in recent years, including the large flat screen TV.  A few things were clearly older, but I got the impression they were gradually being improved. The bed was comfortable and there was an assortment of pillows. The shower was fine. The staff were very friendly, not only the folks at the front desk but also the cleaning crew. The Wifi was free and fast. There is a Starbuck's with limited hours in the hotel itself, but there is a full service one just a few hundred yards down the road. Also within easy walking distance is a large mall and some great places to eat (including Mexican and Japanese). The workout room includes two treadmills, an elliptical, a recumbent bike, some dumbbells, a bench, and a couple mats. The machines were older but of good quality. I stayed a Saturday night and there was a wedding at the hotel, but I had absolutely no issues with noise. Overall I was quite satisfied. I should also mention that they have a free shuttle van that will take you anywhere within a 3-mile radius. It leaves every hour or half hour.  I have never stayed in a hotel with that service before. So although the overall feel of the place may be three-star (yes, the big pool in the lobby reminds me of the Holiday Inns of the 80s), in my judgement the staff and the amenities put this in the four-star category.", "business_id": "Hh5lyZtOrS5LKk4YCgj8Kw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dLwCyYAgHaX2aQHFQATU7w", "review_id": "VtYb2qxhuyFqnSB9w-cJYQ", "text": "We stayed here on our way to Chicago for the weekend, and overall had a great stay. The Crowne Plaza Madison is an older property and its far from the \"fun\" part of Madison, but the friendliness of the staff really made the stay decent for us.\n\nTom at the front desk was especially welcoming and personable. He made check-in a breeze.\n\nWe did see a few of the issues listed by other reviewers. The hallways had an \"smell\" which can be attributed to the age of the hotel. Also, the wallpaper in our room was peeling in spots. Our pillows were quite awful, but in the morning I noticed that they offered a selection of other pillows, had we just called the front desk. I'll give them a pass there.\n\nOverall the place is alright. The friendly staff made up for some of the other shortfalls. It wouldn't be my first choice in Mad-Town, but really the location is the only issue that will keep me from coming back.", "business_id": "Hh5lyZtOrS5LKk4YCgj8Kw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I4Yu5z1xmPiiZxX_FbhHAw", "review_id": "9bIZrSe_u_Erwl14SPB5ow", "text": "The price for a 2 bed room with a TV, radio, desk, and lounge chair is  over $125 per night (no fridge, no microwave). The appearance of the room is not pleasant (peeling wallpaper, poor paint, visible water damage in the room). The room appears to have last been updated prior to my birth (1980's). Upon arrival, a housekeeper was notified that the lamp in our room did not work. She replied that she would call downstairs to send someone up. Nobody came.  Four hours later, I found a maintenance worker myself who immediately came to the room and replaced the lamp. There is no fan in the bathroom, but that's not much of an issue because there isn't much steam since the water only gets lukewarm at best. On 4-21-14, at 3:44am I was unpleasantly shocked awake by a very loud alarm somewhere in the hall outside my room. I later found out that it was thought to be due to a dirty smoke detector. That increased my confidence in the overall cleanliness of the facility. On 4-22-14, I was appalled that a housekeeper walked into the room without even knocking. That was very frightening to hear a key card clicking in my door when I didn't have any guests!  There are six pieces of fruit put out on the front desk each morning. If you don't get one of those, you'll have to pay ten dollars for a mediocre breakfast bar. \n\nThis part deserves it's own paragraph. The smell of this facility is that of an angry, unbathed gladiator suffering the heat of a Roman sun mixed with the excretions of baby post-sweet potato. You've been warned. The air handling is so terrible, I truly cannot warn you enough. I am not able to hold my breath long enough to tolerate the stench. Particularly worrisome is that the stink is worst in a stairwell. If the dirty smoke detectors ever went of with warning of impending doom, that doom may be more so from the stairwell stink (remember not to play in elevators during a fire!) than the fire. \n\nThe pool is nice!", "business_id": "Hh5lyZtOrS5LKk4YCgj8Kw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qV0VkVAjl8lVZixHPnUIYQ", "review_id": "wgDpxi-fUvP8gUjYkChwoQ", "text": "Priceline deal for $60 over the weekend...  Nice older place.  Clean, the beds are clean and the pool is nice.  Room service is VERY expensive, with all the places across the street skip it.  Good clean place to rest for the night.", "business_id": "Hh5lyZtOrS5LKk4YCgj8Kw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SO6NG6GHZA6uCGzfl0y_4A", "review_id": "gpGMgccF37yA1ZY1O_vIDA", "text": "Used hotwire to find a last minute deal when traveling through Madison. We generally aim more for Country Inn or Hampton... but this was the best deal.  At check-in I was told they only had king beds left,  though the parking lot was quite empty.  When we got to the room there were no sheets for the hide-a-bed. We went to the front desk and asked for some. We were told that the security guard would bring them up. 45 minutes later (it was close to 12:30 am at this point) we had to call and remind them. \n\nThe room was pretty rough. Lots of ding marks on the doors and trims. The light over the mirror didn't work. Things were just worn out.  The bed had clearly seen better days.  Crowne gives you these silly \"relax packs\" with aroma therapy stuff.  A good bed would do more for making me relaxed. \n\nIn general I wasn't impressed.  We'll stick with Country Inn & Hampton inns.", "business_id": "Hh5lyZtOrS5LKk4YCgj8Kw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lC0KGXmIhyjzghBUlVnkhQ", "review_id": "ui6nGuuref73QgNSlZ5aKA", "text": "Not the most \"informed\" True Value I've been to. \nI'll set it up. \nWhile in Toronto last spring I discovered a really cool line of Benjamin Moore paints called Affinity. They represent the beauty of nature, but brought indoors in a rich palette that's sophisticated- like me. Long story short you won't find paint chips for Affinity here, BUT they have the ability to look up the color and tint your base. So, my suggestion... do your research and go in knowing exactly what you're looking for. And if you need help, ask me. Ok that might not be your best idea because I don't know a whole lot, BUT it would help to have all your questions answered before you arrive because the paint dude couldn't offer much. Nice guy though! \nCashier too!", "business_id": "GoqN6AJD5_mZGcXHjjCxkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QP-MdjpUFejr9apuAWcfQg", "review_id": "9PwHRp29U286IjC50tFOFQ", "text": "I prefer when I can to shop from a local business.  I have not had luck with their Oregon location but when I am near I do shop this location.  Normally I look for Scott and he hooks me up with what I need.", "business_id": "GoqN6AJD5_mZGcXHjjCxkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nqs6Avj7bfyavMUHO0XVBg", "review_id": "jiE7GYkrB3d4Zb4w7I7QOA", "text": "I can finally say that I've been to the elusive Eagle's Crest in the sticks of northeast Madison. \n\nTwo days later, I am still struggling to digest the burger I consumed on Sunday morning. They don't even glamorize this real-deal burger with 16oz beef, 8 strips bacon and a think layer of melty cheese for $8. I can't even see how they make money.\n\nIs it the best burger in Madison? I don't think so. It's not very well seasoned and the massive amount of meat is hard to handle. Is it an adventure in fun townie bar that has good cocktails? Yes.", "business_id": "QdSGdvZATzejDkSs435Rdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hLYKwQyWLtzZNx6uZPu5pw", "review_id": "1y_dwblDt2Qe6Y0BUXdJ8Q", "text": "Horrible service.  \n\nWe went for \"Taco Tuesday.\"  We waited for nearly 15 minutes before walking up to the bar to ask if we could get some service.  \"I thought you were helped\" the lady grunted at me as she took our order.  She was the only bar keep in the place.  Must have an Alzheimer's style memory. \n\nNearly 10 minutes later our drinks showed up.  We witnessed others get their food that had ordered after we did.  We ordered the taco special, so being \"Taco Tuesday,\" one would think these would be readily available.  \n\nFinally after 1/2 hour, we got our food tossed on the table.  The personable waitress didn't notice our drinks were empty, so I had to walk the glasses to the bar to get them refilled.  While waiting quietly, some Harley- riding local came in and he was greeted like royalty.  He barged right in front of me and he got served pronto. The bar tender went to him like files to a fresh pile of doo.   Thanks.\n\nLooks like the only way you'll get served here is if you are known by the employees, ride a Harley, have more tattoos than stripper convention or poor hygiene.\n\nThe food was decent. At  $5.75 for a taco, the price was awesome.  I'd go back if it weren't for the lousy service.  Maybe I should buy  a new Electra-Glide next time I want a taco.", "business_id": "QdSGdvZATzejDkSs435Rdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j8WfOquRF3dXEDntot1vLA", "review_id": "7IhoptgGF73ozTfVtgLqBw", "text": "This place was gross and depressing.  We live nearby, but I will avoid ever going back.  We went to Taco Tuesday and were greeted with horrible service and even worse food.  I did not come here expecting anything nice or classy, so even with low expectations I left feeling slightly down and depressed from this sad place.", "business_id": "QdSGdvZATzejDkSs435Rdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RvweNJFVkR3ttkWsIBy7nQ", "review_id": "3-C4TopTszJPwktyFsM1hA", "text": "I try to not speak like a rapper, but \"haters gonna hate.\"\n\nSeriously, this place is a dive bar, not a high-end french restaurant.  The servers sometimes double as bartenders.  You do not go to this place for the fast service, that is what people made McDonald's for.  You go for the 1lb. burgers!  They range from $7-$8.  How do they make money?\n\nIs it the best burger?  No.  Is it in the top 5 of burgers that I have eaten?  Yes.  Definitely.  Everything is well thought out right down the to the bun choice.  The burgers all come with kettle chips.  I hate kettle chips.  Hate them.  You know what?  I ate theirs.  So good.  \n\nYeah, the service took awhile, but you do not go to a dive bar to get out of there fast.  The server was friendly and precise (I did not want onions, I did not get onions).  That care barely be said about high end restaurants.  It was nice to sit back and relax and then the burger came.  They are huge.  I had a cheeseburger.  I barely made it through half.  They are cooked medium well, but they are still so juicy.  The vegetables are fresh and generous.  I had two pieces of tomato large enough that one covered the burger.  \n\nMy friend had the bacon cheeseburger.  I could barely see the burger under the bacon.  It was amazing.  I dared not try that on my first time out.  \n\nI can not wait to try their hot ham and cheese.  It comes with two HUGE slices of ham.  They have brunch on Sundays.  I am talking myself down from finding any excuse to go there again.", "business_id": "QdSGdvZATzejDkSs435Rdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "omOnbJjKaJUkvYi3reIB9w", "review_id": "tT9MwwmAlOzQCUoKWtWsQg", "text": "If you are craving a massive bar burger from a towny bar, this is the place to go. \nThe burgers are so large that you should plan on cutting it in half and take the other half home. They are excellent!\nIf you order the bacon burger, you can expect at least 6 plus long stripes on bacon on it, I was completely amazed with the quantity and quality of the burger. Amazing. \n\nI have also been to the Eagle Crest on Taco Tuesday. Prepare yourself for the largest taco you will ever see. If you order the taco salad they give you a very large plate stacked high with chips and all the fixings. It's great. More than any one person can eat in one sitting. \n\nThis is a bar people! Don't expect proper waitress service, the bar tenders are serving you most of the time. Just be happy that this particular bar has amazing food. \n\nSince this is a bar, maybe the best Bloody Mary in town. It comes in a large mug with 2 huge shrimp, a beef stick, pickle, and green olives. A meal in itself. \n\nIf your hungry and don't want to spend a lot of money, this is the place I would suggest.\nMy new favorite bar.", "business_id": "QdSGdvZATzejDkSs435Rdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nJqS1Y4svVs0MjgVDeVfpg", "review_id": "pI_nYj01dB6lU9K2JqlILQ", "text": "I had gone to Eagles crest for lunch a few times and decided to take my family, from out of town, one weekend. When we arrived, there was a sign on the front door saying that it was customer appreciation day. We Bought a round of drinks and found a table to sit at. Other patrons were going through the food line which was set up at the pool table.  But my sister-in-law went To get a veggie plate, One of the female staff came from around the bar and slapped the plate out of her hand And told us that we were not welcome there. We finished our drinks and left. As we were leaving we checked the sign on door again to see if it was marked private party, but it was not. After that experience I will never go back to Eagles Crest.", "business_id": "QdSGdvZATzejDkSs435Rdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RvweNJFVkR3ttkWsIBy7nQ", "review_id": "oTSeuwBY0GmftpRrGlkYyA", "text": "Yum, yum, yum.  I felt the need to update the restaurant.  Nothing has changed and that is what I love!\n\nConsistency is appreciate when the quality is so high.  I appreciate that their burgers are as special, juicy and flavorful as always.  They are not trying to dress up the place or make things so fancy.  The truth is, they stick to good, simply and quality food.  So thank you for staying the same and staying fabulous.", "business_id": "QdSGdvZATzejDkSs435Rdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sLC3IdsYUjcS-idx6aTE7A", "review_id": "-VThjQ116DZ71fFnoKJ8_Q", "text": "This flower shop and garden supply center is just beautiful. Friendly staff that take a moment to answer your questions. The best selection of new indoor and outdoor plants in the mad city area.", "business_id": "a933ecROIB44zhzos11YTg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 7, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "lC0KGXmIhyjzghBUlVnkhQ", "review_id": "TbIzIG1X8EVeHzmqyTQOFw", "text": "I usually like to visit a place twice before I review, but there were so many issues with my first visit, it's highly unlikely I'll return. \n\nTo start with, it's hotter than Hades in there! \nIt's a greenhouse. \nIt's summer. \nI get it. \nBut their structure is so small and plants are packed together so closely, that it's really difficult to roam around with a cart and peruse their selection. I felt hot and uncomfortable the entire time, bumping into plants, bumping into other shoppers...\n\nAnd let's talk about the selection real quick, which I was told by multiple sources is the best in Madison. I've since been to several greenhouse and I'm here to tell you, their selection is on par with Felly's in Fitchburg and a few other larger greenhouses around town. They might have a rare item here and there that you won't find elsewhere, but navigating the uncomfortable heat and nearly un-shoppable aisles isn't worth it in my opinion. \n\nAs far as the staff goes, I was pretty bummed that nobody wanted to lend a helping hand when I needed it. I went with a hanging planter and the idea that someone there would be able to point me towards things that would work well on my shaded balcony, but it was like pulling teeth trying to get any answers. And I asked a few folks for their best recommendations, both gave sort of general sort of apathetic recommendations. I certainly could have done some research on my own and gone there knowing which plants to pick up, but for the prices they charge, I think a little knowledge and expertise isn't out of the question. Tell me what I need, tell me how to care for things. That seems reasonable to me.  \n\nI just didn't feel like they wanted to help me or cared to have my business and that's the worst feeling someone dropping close to $100 can have at a business.", "business_id": "a933ecROIB44zhzos11YTg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v5YXAobHoNWq3T9QKu4I3g", "review_id": "OlOqTZGJifz1Xi5CdLJpEA", "text": "Came here looking for a couple of house plants as well as a couple of plants for my balcony. Had a list of potential things but I don't have a green thumb and know little to nothing about plants. Walked around for 30 minutes with a paper in hand, looking around clearly lost and overwhelmed and wasn't greeted once or asked if I needed help. I eventually gave up and left defeated with no plants. Pretty big selection, but probably won't come back because of this.", "business_id": "a933ecROIB44zhzos11YTg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XxWrOWcbnZtYUOP-KHoyDg", "review_id": "5F0GEbfsbnuAXN8fMvvBtw", "text": "Recently had a facial done after purchasing a living social deal. I really enjoyed the facial. The reason I only gave three stars out of five stars is because I called numerous times to schedule an appointment and always got an answering machine. Not even a voicemail, but an actual old school answering machine. Not having someone answer the phone is a big negative for me.", "business_id": "iGMkJINjPT0izqEZCFuC3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dsINogPyNo4W3K-WC40pOA", "review_id": "hlOfCNAaKUTi40lRJeAttg", "text": "I first started going to Millenium because I had a coupon in the Entertainment book. Amy has been cutting my hair for a couple years now. I love her! She has great ideas when I don't know what I want, and when I do she listens to me and does a good job.\n\nShe's also excellent at shaping eyebrows. \n\nWhen you arrive at Millenium, ask for a cup of chai. It's delicious. :)\n\nI think a cut/style is about $35 or $40 which is about average for a more experienced stylist.", "business_id": "iGMkJINjPT0izqEZCFuC3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vJEGCJa9Xid6WHOAR7_wYg", "review_id": "Xe_Ax0K6n2Brg_3_KPeESQ", "text": "I absolutely love this salon! I just moved to the area and my friend referred me here. I have very long hair and am super picky about my stylist and how my hair is cut. I made an appointment with Amy and from start to finish it was a wonderful experience. When I walked in the door I was greeted and asked if id like a beverage. I only had to wait a minute or two before being seen. I was given a great head massage while getting my shampoo and was asked again if id like something to drink while i waited under the dryer. Amy knew just how to cut my hair and even gave me some easy styling tips. I will definitely be referring this place and coming again!", "business_id": "iGMkJINjPT0izqEZCFuC3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t7c_MdVjfjVcq9a8S7ot9A", "review_id": "DprEsxEZlnX7Dkk5KNUZ1Q", "text": "I simply cannot say enough good things about Millennium.  I called last minute to see if they could get me in for a hair cut.  They were able to get me in that evening to see Jamie.  I have really long hair, so my experiences with hair cuts have been all over the board.  Jamie did such an amazing job!  She was friendly and did exactly what I wanted.  I also had her give me bangs (Reese Witherspoon type) which I haven't had since I was a kid...I have had nothing but compliments on my new look since!  Jamie suggested a product for my bangs but didn't push anything like a lot of spas/salons do.  Their atmosphere is very clean and hip...great music playing and a very welcoming vibe.  I will be visiting Millennium for hair cuts as well as facials, as they use my favorite line of Dermalogica products.  Check them out if you haven't yet-especially if you are considering a new look!", "business_id": "iGMkJINjPT0izqEZCFuC3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oSA746-4MCJpWorJkzxqpQ", "review_id": "k-lru9SvQBeBXJ-D3Ifr3g", "text": "This Michaels is ok as a craft store, but if I have to do a giant store, I'd usually rather go to the big JoAnn's. The customer service at this store tends to be lacking. After asking for assistance with an item (I need more than were on the shelf) during a recent visit, one clerk called for someone to help me (as she was with another customer). I waited and waited and waited. No one came. The clerk finished with her other customer and then walked off. I ended up putting back the item I wanted more of and just leaving without them. \n\nI can say this that's good about this Michael's: they always have a huge selection of Martha Stewart crafting products and a great cake decor aisle as well.", "business_id": "k9KL0ClKt37VZ2E6eXs32Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "lC0KGXmIhyjzghBUlVnkhQ", "review_id": "N8LBmNLHrDIT19Y2drKElw", "text": "Please. \n\nSomeone tell me somewhere better I can turn... maybe local?\n\nIt never fails... they're understaffed, overstocked and uninspired. The last one I can't fault them for too much because that's a personal thing, the place just doesn't speak to my inner Mather (which I think everyone has... deep... deep inside). Getting back to my two other points, I can never find someone to ask anything. I always go with a clear idea of exactly what I need and it usually has something to do with a Yelp Event. And time and time again (I'm talking Michael's nationwide) I can never find a sales associate. I swear at the holidays they play that rollicking game of \"how few cashiers can we get by with\" and the customer always loses. Add to this the fact that pine cones (which I love), bows and fake garland overwhelm a guy upon entry, I want nothing more than to leave as soon as I arrive. \n\nAnd check in. \n\nSo what's the haps Madison? Where can I turn?", "business_id": "k9KL0ClKt37VZ2E6eXs32Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "38AnfLl0TKTqmWUhZLkDIg", "review_id": "5QU8Uda67cEGk7ad7D4dOg", "text": "Yeah, it's absolutely not hip, and yeah the customer service is not much, but this place has EVERY themed scrapbook sticker you've ever wanted. \n\nAND HOW MANY PLACES IN MADISON CAN SAY THAT?\n\nThat's a real question. In any case, this place can, and they've got a pretty nice selection of painting supplies, ribbon, gardening trinkets, sparkly things, probably inedible multicolored sprinkles, knitting tools, and fabric markers. Oh, and they have the whole Ace of Cakes line of baking supplies, even though the Food Network show was cancelled in 2011 (maybe they're worth something on eBay!). Mikey's is not the place to go for a personalized shopping experience, but is a great place to play the \"how many things can I buy for $1\" game.", "business_id": "k9KL0ClKt37VZ2E6eXs32Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "0kHCEth43vjQzUca7Zzzpw", "text": "Swung-in for some picture frames on 6/7/14. Pleased to discover a buy one, get one half off sale on all frames.\n\n+ Tons of household items - everything you could imagine to complete a crafty project\n- Pricing is a bit high, but there are often specials that offer a reasonable deal\n- Only had one cashier working on a Friday night (at around 6:00pm); there was a significant line at check-out, but it moved fairly quickly\n\n- Like Corey D, I couldn't find someone to ask a question of; I eventually figured it out on my own, but staffing seemed quite light\n\n+ Custom frame shop in-house", "business_id": "k9KL0ClKt37VZ2E6eXs32Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hQbfq7XwuSCIAzzVqTGHvA", "review_id": "nc9nSWB8PhOlR2V3Mr1CIw", "text": "Service was atrocious. We're en route from Baraboo to Chicago and had a group of 7. Though it was Memorial Day, the restaurant wasn't packed yet we waited 25 minutes for a table. Another 20 before our orders were taken and drinks brought. The restaurant itself was truly filthy - stained, disgusting carpet and very poor layout so patrons are walking through service areas. Not cool. Should have gone to Log Cabin in Baraboo.", "business_id": "1YEuqVtVMHdpavzoGcUUug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J5mn_mLKKDHSIsZIIlNdJg", "review_id": "PbfH2nnXZvrvJsU0wXiJnA", "text": "when we got there we ask for a couple minutes to decide on food and beverages...after the server had not come back for 25 mins we left. Your food is not that great so customer service should be where you shine..just a tip. I will never return to this location.", "business_id": "1YEuqVtVMHdpavzoGcUUug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6kp815UUjK--ukUjmDlSCQ", "review_id": "NOBzpqRGWrjfeMMa_7nm-w", "text": "Two adults and one kid equals a 40 dollar meal.  It's not like we ordered everything on the menu either.  The kid had pancakes and a drink, the adults each had an omelet and one drink.  The pancakes were great, but the omelets were super salty, and the ingredients were the furthest thing from fresh.  The service was horrible.  They kept forgetting things, and it felt like they were trying to rush us out the door, even though there was only one other table there.  \n\nAnother reviewer mentioned having to walk through a service area, and it's true.  To get to the bathrooms you have to walk through a narrow service area that seems awkward.  The bathrooms were nasty dirty, next time I'll just hold it.  \n\nTo top it off I got food poisoning and spent the rest of the day suffering immensely.  \n\nThanks International House of Poop!!!", "business_id": "1YEuqVtVMHdpavzoGcUUug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XE-EtNY1ogC6XdLYhYVVFQ", "review_id": "L43dnhhSiGsaLb543kXjbg", "text": "Too institutional.  Out of a can, bag, box, or freezer.  Parking is very limited.  Not a fan.", "business_id": "1YEuqVtVMHdpavzoGcUUug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wjY2kntD9UHozywG0JWDsA", "review_id": "Kz33PtecCv78ynGsaGHrZw", "text": "It's old.  It's small.  The staff was attentive.  Food showed up quick and tasted like IHOP food.", "business_id": "1YEuqVtVMHdpavzoGcUUug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rk6FWRd_0P2LAjiuUOhAEA", "review_id": "AaD-xkPYRj4n9IaQ6p2v4w", "text": "TERRIBLE MANAGEMENT! - Over a year after I quit working at this IHOP because of terrible management. I called in a to-go order for my boyfriend and I - When I got there, I ended up having issues with my debit card so I ended up running across the street to pull money out of the bank. When I got back, I asked Jenelle, the manager, if I could have my food warmed up cause it was cold and she approached me with an atrocious attitude, and told me nope and walked off. So I said, alright, forget it, and left the $30.00 in food and walked out the door. I will never eat there again because I've come to the conclusion that there food gets cold and hard almost immediately.", "business_id": "1YEuqVtVMHdpavzoGcUUug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jqMa8QhylASA1HT_CG9RyQ", "review_id": "KdFegxVy5G_HnW2CPejBIg", "text": "Though there are some very good breakfast places closer to our home, my husband is enamored of IHOP pancakes. So when we get coupons in the Sunday paper we come here for breakfast. \n\nThey underwent some sort of change last year. The place closed down, then seemed to reopen almost immediately - hiring new people (judging by the help wanted sign on the marquee) and redecorating. \n\nThe decor is bland and unremarkable - standard American Chain Restaurant style. We never had any problems with the food before (we go maybe four times a year). The food is still fine. I personally wish they had more crepes on the menu but will survive with my lingonberry sauce. \n\nAs others have mentioned, you do need to walk through a narrow wait station on the way to some of the tables. I don't like this, but the staff all seem used to it and so it isn't the worst thing ever. I've never used the restroom so can't comment on that.", "business_id": "1YEuqVtVMHdpavzoGcUUug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d18RbmM6nWcjTHdQtg2rcA", "review_id": "O2fnErjJ2t6aDzJUqvcZzw", "text": "So my family and I are trying to enjoy our meals while a group of customers on the other side of the incredibly small dining room are having a loud conversation, taking calls via their cell phone speakers, and listening to YouTube videos on their phones.  I tell our server about it and the manager is then informed.  When the manager walks past the group to investigate, they're not being noisy so nothing is said.  The noise then picks up again and our server comes by to drop off our check.  We're told that our meal is comped by 50%, which I'll obviously take, but that nothing was being done about the noise because the manager didn't hear anything.  So my complaint was without merit and the loud group shouldn't have been told that other customers were complaining about the noise they were making?!  What an incompetent manager!  The food was merely meh.  Other than the noise issue, our server was fine.", "business_id": "1YEuqVtVMHdpavzoGcUUug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7oyi773xyoyLgJlhH28RwQ", "review_id": "wAPfy2ildtMxfPfkZ6v8rQ", "text": "Rooms are decent but loud. Internet sucks which is why I won't be back. Not a great place. Service was ok, wireless internet is unreliable.", "business_id": "jd7yAsF-T4OlI4ejkJYJrQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pehthv-egCLA5UNMRItU_Q", "review_id": "_MflLC1_Vn27k2c3MB_7Yw", "text": "This was a clean, comfortable hotel with very friendly staff. The rooms are spacious - and quiet. The wifi - I'm guessing in response to a previous review - is now fast enough to handle streaming HD videos. Which is great, because the large CRT tv in my room's cable selection was very limited. To top things off - while they don't have a bar, you can buy bottles of beers for 2 to 2.50 at the front desk. This combined with being right by the highway and reasonable rates would warrant an easy 4 star review. \nSo - despite cheap beer, free popcorn and fast wifi - they lost the star for the abysmal 'gym'. One old treadmill and one elliptical in a tiny room. So, instead of getting my run in before I had to go to work in the morning, I logged my miles in the surrounding (very pleasant) neighborhood as the sun came up (there's a great hill and a few tiny parks that were fun to run through, large sidewalks and well marked streets). Fortunately, the runs were amazing, and the streets mostly well lit - but I would have been irate had I booked this room in the winter or if it was raining and I was stuck on the tredmill. \nSo If I'm back in Madison, I'll consider staying here again if the workout facilities are redone and expanded. If that doesn't matter to you - you really get a great room for you money here.", "business_id": "jd7yAsF-T4OlI4ejkJYJrQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U3VhUw4XlAkkp9ouvDQHwQ", "review_id": "ffx014nLl46Q94v50Wt3DA", "text": "I stayed here on a business trip. The place is old but still ok for a comfort inn. The first room I was given wasn't very good and it had terrible wifi signal. I was getting one NA and it kept dropping out. After talking to comfort inn IT department (who were very professional and helpful), I learned that I was too far away from the wifi access point and suggested that I changed rooms. The staff was very accommodating and gave me a different room with a huge jacuzzi in the living room. It was pretty cool and more updated than my previous room... However, the wifi was still terrible. \n\nOverall, the staff is nice and accommodating, the rooms are old but still decent, but the wifi is horrible (almost non existent).", "business_id": "jd7yAsF-T4OlI4ejkJYJrQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PAcWGi11Llvw0z8GJAC__w", "review_id": "usdjv4bNT6SYh3n6SY6rtA", "text": "Ok so lets be honest. The hotel is not fancy. It's a pretty normal building. I didn't find it dirty or ran down. Which is great. We only needed a one room stay for me and my husband to attend a wedding. We got a king size on the 6th floor. Room was clean, bathroom was clean, lobby was clean. And everything worked, AC, toilet, shower, sink, so I have nothing to complain about. If you are looking for someone quick and not a honeymoon stay lol this is it! Prices are very reasonable too. $80 compared to $125 for Marriott. no thanks! I'd rather buy shoes with the $50 extra dollars and they have a light free breakfast, is not fancy but you can catch a bagel and orange juice so u Dont leave with an empty stomach!", "business_id": "jd7yAsF-T4OlI4ejkJYJrQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8ITVDdfK07owxCA1x878Vw", "review_id": "xYZrqwXQm4VCXz7-X-8yCA", "text": "A suitable East Side alternative to the mammoth Woodman's.  Quiet and unassuming, the Jenny Street Market has the butcher in town.  While the selection of grocer goods can be a bit limited, if you just need to grab some stuff for tonight's dinner or some brats for your cook-out, this should be your destination.", "business_id": "MLD-FXAHLbdiHOcyeoW-Fg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2005-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "oRi4cSfHDjrpdZdaYZ6nJg", "review_id": "MnENKSBiH9_ILkt2FxQouw", "text": "i love grocery stores.  a decent place to shop for food is the mark of a town's liveability.  (believe me, i know--i lived in florida with nowhere to shop but publix.)  upon settling in the jenny spaight area, the search for groceries began.\n i have two rules:  i want to shop in my neighborhood--preferably locally owned, and i want to be able to do 90% of my food/beer buying in one place.  now certainly, being the good isthmus dweller that i am, i cherish the co-op.  problem is, i have a serious diet coke addiction, as well as a lust for some other salty, fat-laden goodies, which means that the co-op doesn't satisfy rule number 2.  \nthen, i discover jenny street market.  it is love at first sight.  a small, locally owned grocery store full of friendly faces and nifty food finds.  what more could i want?  decent array of produce? check. fine selection of cheeses?  it's wisconsin.  fage yogurts?  um-huh.  more ice cream than you can shake a stick at?  got it.  fancy crackers (i am a sucker)?  yep.  a walk-in beer cooler, complete with jackets for comfort? oh yeah.  nonni's biscotti?  yes ma'am.  and of course, diet cokes.\ni love the neighborhood grocery.  makes me feel at home.  prices are a bit higher (so i hear) than woodmans (never been) or some of the other bigger stores, but i feel good supporting local markets.  selection may not be as vast as the biggies, but the bottom line is if i can't find it at jenny's, i don't need it.", "business_id": "MLD-FXAHLbdiHOcyeoW-Fg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "fcjZqz5cS_JU8e4tpmeqqA", "review_id": "l9ts2caARoUzoeEEqnmBog", "text": "Jenifer Street Market is a really great local place for your groceries. Great produce, superb butcher counter, lots of wine, TONS of beer...really, they have a walk in cooler with yellow fleece jackets by the door for you to wear while you peruse the goods. Nice. This place is so cute.\n\nThe only downside is that they don't take credit cards! I know, weird for a grocery store. They do have an ATM, but still. Get with the times.", "business_id": "MLD-FXAHLbdiHOcyeoW-Fg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Y-nr6eaHwP3HF1jV4JKDJw", "review_id": "M7CspXC2J-X1wJnOAlNMJg", "text": "I am addicted to Jenifer Street Market's fresh orange juice! Now that we no longer live on the east side, it's more of a treat than a staple in my fridge...unfortunately. \n\nI've heard that the meat counter here is wonderful. Usually, we just zip in and out with a few goodies.", "business_id": "MLD-FXAHLbdiHOcyeoW-Fg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W0L9qw8Ulec-SvnstoOsjw", "review_id": "J-yGFaYSCbrDPC9KBHDS0Q", "text": "Their meat is definately as good as it gets.  My dad came into town recently and wanted to get good steaks.  I took him here, and he was amazed.  They are pricey, but you get what you pay for.  Incredible.", "business_id": "MLD-FXAHLbdiHOcyeoW-Fg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vIekRSZRToJNiD8GTrDKLQ", "review_id": "Uylpvvsk1ikNeBlCPOfcqA", "text": "A great neighborhood grocery store. They have their own label products that are often higher quality than the better known brands. They have an excellent meat department (although the staff rarely knows much about what they are selling--kids and all--so don't ask for cooking tips). The cheese department is one of the best in the city and far surpasses the co-op down the street. Produce can be hit or miss, but they will often have what Willy St. Coop is out of (and vice-versa). Prices are definitely higher than Woodman's but so is the quality.", "business_id": "MLD-FXAHLbdiHOcyeoW-Fg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Uss1qdaOi3P8YjLBo1qyoQ", "review_id": "69TCfE-Fql-TC2BJcuJEUw", "text": "Great little market that manages to carry most everything.  Makes me sorry Madison doesn't more neighborhood markets.  Surprisingly good selection of produce, ice cream, wine and beer.  Many of the cashiers seem disengaged which is too bad since so many of the customers are from the neighborhood and would probably like to make eye contact with the cashiers they see regularly.\n\nBring cash - credit cards aren't accepted.", "business_id": "MLD-FXAHLbdiHOcyeoW-Fg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-hwN2juKYn-KTxa2WBYLnw", "review_id": "5IhSVu95KiheEcDoU8bFmw", "text": "I know that people really like this place and it is a very nice thing to have a local market in this neighborhood.   But I have to bring this place down a few notches. \nI had the displeasure of having to resolve some issues with the management some time ago and was met with such a smug and uncooperative attitude that it greatly changed my opinion of the place.\nA good grocery requires happy management and for some reason these people are very unhappy.", "business_id": "MLD-FXAHLbdiHOcyeoW-Fg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wPx-v7yf4AX1VjpeOWLq4Q", "review_id": "RpmWbADxOAXaFmO_hwIFvQ", "text": "Really?!  No one has reviewed this place yet?\n\nJenifer Street is the go-between market for those of us who don't necessarily want to shop at Woodman's but also don't want to spend a lump of cash at the Co-Op.  The selections here are good, the meats aren't bad (though they have far fewer local selections than they should), and the beer corner is just awesome.  Seriously, the beer corner is the best part of this store.  They even provide jackets for people to wear.  If that doesn't get you here, nothing will.\n\nThe produce is a mix of local and not, but it's a good mix.  I go here for pretty much everything when I don't want to drive too far for something.  The Co-Op is great, but it just charges FAR too much for a lot of things.  That is what drove me to Jenifer Street in the first place, and I've never looked back.  Sure, I still hit the Co-Op up for some things, but they're the things I know I can only get there.\n\nAnyway, this store is great and it's a neighborhood fixture.  It's cash only, but there is an ATM at the front door and when you get money out of it, you get a $1 coupon for shopping at the store.  That gives you the $1 back that the ATM took from you to get the cash.  VERY nice touch!!\n\nOverall, this is THE place I go to when I want to hit up a non-major outlet on the near Eastside.  Willy St. is good too, but know that there's a fiscally savvy option just down the road.", "business_id": "MLD-FXAHLbdiHOcyeoW-Fg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6SzVnxe4jK2V4pfrdpVNbQ", "review_id": "9_4NAJXqbp3Kyw9uKzl-DA", "text": "Best meat in Madison. How do I know this? Have you ever had a Bou burger? If yes, then you know. If no, then go to the Caribou on Johnson.", "business_id": "MLD-FXAHLbdiHOcyeoW-Fg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4yv4bQSnx2R2kzeSo0XJwA", "review_id": "5H_gp8wo-r5-HosGaQWdRw", "text": "I love this place for its convenience and the old-fashioned neighborhood grocery feel. I wish we had more. The meat, beer and wine selections are good. The quality of the produce is too variable for the price. I've also noticed that you have to check expiration dates on everything. I've found a few expired items on the shelves and once was given sliced turkey that was partially green. I do think many people assume that it provides more locally grown and organic items than it actually does. Still, it has enough going for it to make a quick walk more than worth while.", "business_id": "MLD-FXAHLbdiHOcyeoW-Fg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SzVMuOEV-kcDcF0E6OwwKg", "review_id": "207xr_DwxBXXZ1jqnK8xTg", "text": "I have been visiting this store since 1989.  The market has an excellent wine, beer and cheese selection.  Staff is friendly and helpful.  The butcher counter is awesome!  My only complaint is that the produce has taken a bit of a nosedive in the last couple of years...I really have to inspect veggies and fruits before purchasing, as they are often rotten.  Don't know if it's due to a change in produce staff or whatever.  I purchase my produce at the Co-op and most of my other food items at J Street.  Oh, and as somebody else has mentioned, you REALLY have to look to make certain that items aren't past their due dates.  Otherwise, you can't beat this place.  A very nice neighborhood feel.", "business_id": "MLD-FXAHLbdiHOcyeoW-Fg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v3dbIu8qB2FuOJHOv_ZJrA", "review_id": "MDgbRck1oPkI2QUb6Nbj4Q", "text": "4.5 stars.\n\nThis is my favorite place to shop in Madison, and I've tried them all, many times.\n\nFresh-squeezed orange juice? Check. Decently priced bread? Check. Good produce? Check. Knowledgeable butcher? Check. Great wine selection & prices? Check. Not the Co-op? Check.\n\nThe problem with Woodman's is it sucks the life force out of you and makes you want to stick your head in a toilet, though goods are so cheap that you return again and suffer again and so on. The problem with the Co-op is . . . well, it's The Co-Op. Good for some things, important for ethically raised, locally sourced meat, but but but but but. \n\nJenifer St. Market is a great local joint that really is a midway type of place. It's easy to get around in, which is probably its greatest strength. You can't find everything here, but you can find most things. I often find too much candy, but that's my own idiosyncratic problem. The wine selection is pretty good and the prices are really reasonable! I got two bottles last night, one white and one red, and didn't pay more than $12 for either. The meat counter is superb, though the ethical meat selection isn't so hot (they do sell Bare rotisserie chickens and Bell and Evans whole and pieced chickens, same as the Co-Op). \n\nSome downsides:\n\n-Extremely annoying cash-only policy. There's a free ATM out front (you get charged $1 and then the machine gives you a $1 coupon). \n\n -The market seems to have a policy of only hiring 16-year-old girls who have never packed a grocery bag or even bought groceries before. One girl once literally threw a tomato into my bag while I looked on with horror.", "business_id": "MLD-FXAHLbdiHOcyeoW-Fg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4bsu8DLfDkBV84RKn6UmcA", "review_id": "pA8d4ORffbsNWzFcawHnLw", "text": "Nice place to shop in a pinch. They've got a good selection of things (e.g. beer, cheese, deli meat, prime cuts, and produce), but this is also a bit of the weakness, no? If I got full on grocery shopping to do, I'll go to Hy-Vee. Nice staff, fairly helpful and knowledgeable. Some of the customers need to take a bath though.", "business_id": "MLD-FXAHLbdiHOcyeoW-Fg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "lC0KGXmIhyjzghBUlVnkhQ", "review_id": "2sVJejcy8zwjMFqqZBZxZg", "text": "If they accepted credit cards this here folks would trump Disneyland as the happiest friggin place on earth. Edit: If they accepted credit cards and let you take pictures with Belle this here folks would trump Disneyland as the happiest friggin place on earth.", "business_id": "MLD-FXAHLbdiHOcyeoW-Fg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jPPehFXXuy9tHIc8gAXKIg", "review_id": "vnddwoJjRndgMihBAuCjmA", "text": "Come here to wear the big jackets and dance in the beer room! \n\nThe deli is good, the produce is great, decent selection of all things I eat. \nThey have a good mix of more expensive local stuff and conventional goods. \n\nBaked goods are not that great. By this I mean \"kind of gross\"\n\nRemember to bring your cash!", "business_id": "MLD-FXAHLbdiHOcyeoW-Fg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uV8hVTLUUDb5PM2uGUSHVA", "review_id": "OohQx2OjfA5slmY5jHQGcQ", "text": "Wow, I think I found my new favorite local grocery store! \n\nA friend told me about Jenifer Street Market and said they have great prepared foods and meats. I went after work today to pick up a couple things and I loved it!\n\nJenifer St. Market has great prices on in-season produce. I bought a giant spaghetti squash for $1!!! They have a great selection of wine and beer and a lot of basic items that other small markets lack (or charge an arm and a leg for).\n \nFriendly staff. Parking is easy in the lot. Cash only!!!", "business_id": "MLD-FXAHLbdiHOcyeoW-Fg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "3uYepzke7XOWu7M2smM79Q", "text": "Even though the place is tiny, I'm a huge fan of it. You'll be hard-pressed to find better quality produce or meat in the area, and their beer cooler is one of the best in terms of variety and options.\n\nService has always been friendly and helpful; their butcher shop is fantastic - I needed a bone-in pork shoulder and when I inquired about one, the butcher said, \"I can cut one as big or as small as you'd like - it takes about a minute.\" I was looking for something in the 9-lb range, and within 30-seconds, I had a 9.12-pound pork shoulder. Price was more than fair at $2.49/lb.\n\nWhat a great neighborhood market. If you're looking for big box items or need to choose from six dozen different types of bottled water when you shop, you might want to head elsewhere. If high quality and fresh food is what you're after, look no further. \n\nYes, it's cash only. They have an ATM that offers you a rebate on your grocery purchase to help offset the transaction fees. \n\nOh, and be sure to check out the cheese selection! Yum!", "business_id": "MLD-FXAHLbdiHOcyeoW-Fg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DpMDDzli_85-0HvKOK17HQ", "review_id": "14hfFWVP-5hsWM0DQADOvA", "text": "i'm surprised this place got three $, I think it's very reasonably priced. having said that I only ever buy meats, produce and beer there. compared to woodman's the beer is probably 10% more expensive but they have a better selection in their 500 sq ft cooler than the entire woodman's liquor store. seriously, mikkeller, green flash, hoppin' frog, clown shoes, three floyds, Stillwater, etc, etc, etc. truly a craft beer paradise. they don't even waste their shelf space with bud, coors, or miller. bring a sweater. you have to stand in the cooler to make your selection, which we all know can take some time. another thing I love about this place is that you can actually make a dollar by using their atm. they charge a dollar fee but then give you a coupon for a dollar off any purchase over $10. if you use the coupon and you have a bank that reimburses you for atm fees, you make a buck. sweet. it's a really cozy market, as opposed to the big box places, and you get a good, comfortable feeling shopping there.\n\nonly downsides are that it is a small place so it can get crowded, cash only so no cc points, and checkout is often on the slow side.", "business_id": "MLD-FXAHLbdiHOcyeoW-Fg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "BQ9-7vpw9cbFsTpJ_KT78w", "review_id": "pKPCjv1Em89vbKd4trOryw", "text": "I love the Jenny so much. \n\nFor such a tiny store, it is amazing how many needs they can fulfill.\n\nThe butcher counter is astounding for a neighborhood grocery, but perhaps more \nimpressive is the craft beer selection. \n\nKudos for an impressive and very reasonably price wine and cheese selection! The only area the Jenny has to improve on is their produce. The veggies are not generally very fresh looking and they continue to keep their potatoes too close to their onions which leads to the onions rotting very quickly.\n\nTHe produce notwithstanding, I'm lucky to have a neighborhood market like the Jenny.", "business_id": "MLD-FXAHLbdiHOcyeoW-Fg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jh2jS3evvGgv5vEiZlf3cw", "review_id": "d-U_8aYCJSPDUR7Qw-Oq-g", "text": "Most things here are great, but the checkout staff is something that needs A LOT of fixing. They are slow, unfriendly, and frankly, shouldn't be in the customer service field if they can't treat a customer LIKE A CUSTOMER. \n\nAnd that doesn't mean kiss a customer's butt while doing your job - just wear a damn smile and say \"Thank You\" every once in a while.", "business_id": "MLD-FXAHLbdiHOcyeoW-Fg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lC0KGXmIhyjzghBUlVnkhQ", "review_id": "qE4kM49c3m6mYW_ATIFBOg", "text": "Awesome end of summer produce at incredible prices you guys! Get there and eye over everything upfront... nabbed some sweet pineapple and peaches on the cheap!", "business_id": "MLD-FXAHLbdiHOcyeoW-Fg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pv2mIrYhWJOlXvn6d5ZExw", "review_id": "ILJUc5SCn5TjAlmeXoOoww", "text": "Beer selection, meat market and convenience surpassed only by friendly and helpful staff. Produce section vastly proved over the last few years. The anti-Woodman's.", "business_id": "MLD-FXAHLbdiHOcyeoW-Fg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4bsu8DLfDkBV84RKn6UmcA", "review_id": "FT0dYGQQQf90hASzFgi7Jg", "text": "Recently, when we've shopped at JSM, we've had the unfortunate experience of returning home, excited to use/or are in the midst of using a product, whereupon we notice one of the following: 1. Far past the expiration date; 2. Poor quality; 3. Stale. Of the expired items I can recall, one was a package of tortillas, purchased in the last few days that expired 12/09/13! Almost a full month past expiration! A month ago, I bought hummus. It didn't look right when I opened it (mold), & of course, it had expired 2 weeks earlier. Fortunately, we didn't eat the hummus. Unfortunately, we discovered the tortillas had expired in the middle of dinner. \n\nThere've been a handful of instances where rolls/breads are stale, particularly from the bins by the registers. Rolls weren't just hard on the outside or a day past fresh-baked, we're talking inedible. It's incredibly disappointing too, when you're looking forward to good bread. \n\nThen there's the deli, where there's been a few issues. \n\nDeli issue #1: My wife bought sliced deli meat, a cut known for being fatty, but this one was overly so. It was slimy, chewy, tough, flavorless, & ultimately inedible. It was the first time I've returned meat. I'm a carnivore. I've had hackepeter, steak tartare, tripe, chitlins, sheep brain, sheep testicle... things most people won't eat. This particular deli meat however, was a few steps beyond. \n\nDeli issue #2: More an observation, which now prevents me from buying from the previously liked, pre-made deli salad section. One time at the deli counter, I saw a JSM worker \"clean\" the front of the pre-made salad case, from the inside, with a towel. Mind you, none of the salads were taken out of the case or covered for the cleaning process. So when this worker brought the towel back out of the case, I was aghast to see a dirty towel, with all sorts of crumbs, crumbles, food pieces & products, being carried haphazardly, over uncovered salads. I saw some bits fall from the towel, over the salads, as it was brought out of the case. \n\nDeli issue #3: A JSM worker cut slices of meat & cheese, kindly packaging them with care. However, he did so without gloves & without washing his hands. I was pretty much done with the JSM deli at this point. \n\nYou can have all the locally produced, environmentally friendly, organic, small batch, artisan &/or handmade, gluten-free, nonsense all you want. It does no good however, when it's stored in unclean, unsanitary conditions, &/or expired all together. If I were a \"freegan\" I'd say this place was a rip-off. Everyone knows you can get spoiled foods in dumpsters behind most grocery stores, for free. I'd also make exceptions for small \"mom & pop\" businesses, but I have standards & limits. JSM has surpassed both. It's unfortunate since we like the place, or rather, we want to like it, but there are just too many problems.", "business_id": "MLD-FXAHLbdiHOcyeoW-Fg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QBKzfolWUTa0Ka9ujSm4gw", "review_id": "kDNCdoSIi5ESzZY5NVRDrg", "text": "When I moved to my current home, Jenifer St Market was one of the main reasons... Underground parking, bus line, and groceries within walking distance.\nI find the staff to be helpful, the meat counter excellent, cheese selection fantastic and the beer cooler beyond compare. I am in the store way too often. Grab a rotisserie chicken, a garnet yam and some incredible cauliflower fresh from the field. Dinner in no time flat.\nA gem indeed.", "business_id": "MLD-FXAHLbdiHOcyeoW-Fg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S0WAH8ijhKjrs6cYE8mbcg", "review_id": "AbZRjTx_idyaD17hbRy7RQ", "text": "What struck me about this place is that is it HUGE. 30+ Lanes, and also an expansive bar (21+ to enter) area with two bars, tons of dart boards and at least 8 pool tables. \n\nIt was bumping on a Saturday night. We got our name down for a lane, and waited in the bar, where they have at least 10 beers on tap, a couple of them local brews. The pitchers are cheap ($7-11). Regular drink specials are advertised. We were bowling within 20 minutes of arriving. \n\nIt was a Saturday night, so shoe rental was $2.50 and games were $3.75 each. If you were to go in the middle of a weekday, you'll pay $1 for shoes and $2.50 for a game. I'll admit, my star rating is a little arbitrary in this case, as I am no bowling aficionado. The lanes seemed dandy to me. We had no problems, and the computer interface was easy to use.\n\nWe did not have anything to eat at Bowl-A-Vard. It looks like they offer more than the standard bowling alley pizza and fried food. Someone else will have to tell us how the snacks are.", "business_id": "bAew9nt-tw8YGjjD64gVWQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6kp815UUjK--ukUjmDlSCQ", "review_id": "GrghxcPABkCC7gxdb1okhg", "text": "This place is huge, and that is good because it can get packed pretty quickly on the weekends. This is especially true when the weather outside forces us to look for indoor activities. \n\nUnlike the previous poster, I initially had a hard time figuring out the computer seated at the table. I kept jamming my fat little fingers onto the screen expecting a touch screen response. Fortunately the other bowlers in my party realized that my genius was showing and helped me figure it out. Durrrrrr. \n\nThe bowling was fun, even though I probably should have had the bumpers on like the minors in our group did. At least then I would have not looked liked the biggest dork in three counties, just a weeny. \n\nWe ordered deep fried cheese curds, and deep fried macaroni for snacking. No healthy eating here!!! They were yummy, and just as good as Culver's. But since I've said that, now I'll have to hide from rabid Culver's fans. Yikes! \n\nWe'll go here again, and I can once again provide comic relief with my mad bowling skillz. \n\nWerd.", "business_id": "bAew9nt-tw8YGjjD64gVWQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d-pfuqI3ZYpSfPC4g680BQ", "review_id": "8NCTCqTMBDdICH25Dyifng", "text": "One liner:  If you have another option, go with that first.\n\nWe went for a Friday Night fish fry.  Service...not so good.  Food...not so good.  Best part?  Many options for the one non-fish eater in our party. \n\nThey also had a salad bar that accompanied the fish fry.  Sad thing about that was that most of the options were empty or VERY messy.  The manager was even looking at the salad bar and did nothing to address it the entire time we were there.  Very odd.", "business_id": "bAew9nt-tw8YGjjD64gVWQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e4e-IyxRdWBO0Ak88yyacw", "review_id": "wC11DmbJ4jSUaTdQHHzqpw", "text": "This place is huge, and has good food. Lots of different tap beers,pool tables,darts,golden tee, etc. This place can be busy if a Packers or Badgers game is on. Lots of big T.V.'s as well. I like this place during the week when its not too busy.", "business_id": "bAew9nt-tw8YGjjD64gVWQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P9Clcg_-4W4OKj4R2NDfVA", "review_id": "WrJAvmSo65SRiUsY-Z2byA", "text": "This place is BIG and doesn't feel run-down like most bowling alleys I've been to. There's 30+ lanes and plenty of worn down house balls to choose from. \n\nThere's a bar attached to the bowling alley, but I haven't been in it. I can tell you that later at night, even during the weekdays, folks from the bar will spill out into the bowling alley and they get quite noisy. The distraction isn't the best thing if you're still learning.\n\nI didn't have any issues with programming our names in. There has been some issues with getting the right sized shoes. There's nothing more exciting to do on a weekend night than standing around and trying to get the attention of an employee who gave you shoes two sizes bigger than you asked for. They might be understaffed, but we always have to wait around for someone to put us down for a lane. \n\nThe prices fluctuate a lot depending on the day you go and what kind of deals they have going on. We always call ahead to see what the prices are that night. There was a deal listed on their website on the second to last time we were there but they told us it had ended and that they wouldn't honor it anymore.", "business_id": "bAew9nt-tw8YGjjD64gVWQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ISwiZNOXrgxlLfVZsGBUww", "review_id": "UtfExl51M6OTYrw90O6gaw", "text": "If you bowl this place is for you!  Bowl-A-Vard Lanes was the last place my Dad and I spent quality time together (mid Jul-13).  He enjoyed bowling and pool in his younger days so it was the perfect place to take him.  He was amazed and impressed with their 40 bowling lanes.  I'd have a beer and bowl a round there any day.", "business_id": "bAew9nt-tw8YGjjD64gVWQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8ogIiIzXxvMJWGxhXRu-FQ", "review_id": "WUfEGkDo8SwlyzL-sg3Z8g", "text": "Neighborhood delivery and takeout great....certainly a step higher than the other chains in this level.\nThey don't biast 30", "business_id": "7uoxZ35biPZfl8m5w2_XRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "wtDznbJK77i6cMoIX_ew2g", "text": "5-stars for Papa John's? Am I crazy?\n\nYes. Probably.\n\nBut it really is worth of the rating. Why?\n\n- So easy to order online; brilliantly intuitive and logical\n- The inside of the store is spotless - I've never seen it in disarray\n- Staff is friendly and efficient\n- Consistent quality; there's no hoping the pizza is as good as a previous time - it just is\n- Never greasy\n- Quite possibly the best \"well done thin crust\" pizza I've ever had in the Madison area. It holds-up without flopping over, even when piping hot, and it's always perfectly cooked, without being burned or overly charred. \n\nI'm not a fan of their commercials or PJ's personal philosophies. That said, I have yet to find a better thin crust in Madison. I'll keep looking, though.", "business_id": "7uoxZ35biPZfl8m5w2_XRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BqFA2vuPfpbob8_DYSMfnQ", "review_id": "VzX60KUPB7Dv5JeKfrEB9g", "text": "Papa John's is great pizza! Unfortunately, I never had the opportunity to get it delivered. After calling the store I was informed the front door of my residence was past the delivery boundary. My back door is adjacent to the street they deliver to. Didn't matter to the phone operator and never even considered finding a way to make it work. \n\nThe employee's response, \"the boundary has to be set somewhere\" works in theory unfortunately this customer lives in reality. Really disappointed with the service being offered. \n\nI understand there are policies but being 20 feet past an arbitrary boundary is absurd. Thanks Papa!!", "business_id": "7uoxZ35biPZfl8m5w2_XRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NCSm-e7nn9e3v6lHUZIbHQ", "review_id": "YD_m9DTRu-Iqvz8fWFS-9A", "text": "Standard Chinese fare done well with very friendly service and quick orders to go (typically 15 minutes max).  If the menu were more interesting this would be a 4-star joint.  Nevertheless, the dishes are great values, so I come by fairly often for pickup.  A large order of one dish lasts me two nights.", "business_id": "uzJ2Vefb951El2oneQI8NQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bDk2XvjJlK8fsiL6C1HpEg", "review_id": "M-bsNwzpwQHCvMPjrikeNw", "text": "Grade: B-\n\nAside from the sub zero restaurant temp and the scary-looking Mongolian Warriors (just out of the time machine) belching loudly while dining, this food was good and inexpensive.", "business_id": "uzJ2Vefb951El2oneQI8NQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nmDcdE8LvcJ0vFy9jmctOA", "review_id": "COzPu_4s70na9e0q-X6dHQ", "text": "Personally, my favorite chinese food place in Madison.  They have excellent food, excellent service, large portions (which are awesome reheated at home) and inexpensive!  I love it!  My only complaint is that it is always freezing in there!", "business_id": "uzJ2Vefb951El2oneQI8NQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v_7KW52Z8r_su8v4uV98MA", "review_id": "jFMeudYNUDzeLz5r6ZDhRg", "text": "Got some take-out from there based on the reviews on this site.  Quite expensive and very low quality, like what one would expect from the crummy delivery places around here but not delivered and costing as much a a nice meal other places.  I usually think the 'good' chinese places have decent hot and sour soup, this stuff was the thick inedible slop straight out of a cheap buffet.\n\nI dunno if I was expecting too much but this certainly did not deliver.", "business_id": "uzJ2Vefb951El2oneQI8NQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4bsu8DLfDkBV84RKn6UmcA", "review_id": "VjbGDUFpCoZZsGWWes16Mg", "text": "Quality is consistent and prices are more than fair. The staff is very kind and accommodating. It's our go to Chinese carry-out. I wouldn't say it's the most authentic, but then again, it's delicious and cheap!", "business_id": "uzJ2Vefb951El2oneQI8NQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tEIbIke2csoKggfohUF3kA", "review_id": "Tl3OHgRF9IU5kmd03-iWzg", "text": "Owners Lon and Wong are super (and always there, which makes it consistent). Ambiance and winter heating are lacking, but the food is always hot and good. A jewel of a place in a town with few decent Chinese restuarants....", "business_id": "uzJ2Vefb951El2oneQI8NQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fl3z1szzUcpzuWEiy2mr3g", "review_id": "ZtojsL_qtqtitqPCnGc5jw", "text": "Excellent Ma-Po tofu, I usually do not order this because of how simple it is to make at home, but was very glad that I did. The service is always extremely good. Speaking of which, the waitress I have had both times I visited is one of the best wait staff I have had anywhere, including much pricier venues. \n\nPrices are great and everything I have tried is very well done.", "business_id": "uzJ2Vefb951El2oneQI8NQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Uss1qdaOi3P8YjLBo1qyoQ", "review_id": "3O5v-LhwSoHwt0LQUR2cjA", "text": "Friendly staff and quick service but, unfortunately they couldn't make up for the unappetizing dining room and BLAND food.  I'll  be shopping around for another Chinese place.", "business_id": "uzJ2Vefb951El2oneQI8NQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7zBbi9ux0WUU9LByZjCwgw", "review_id": "DfpClGSWBk8Y7Tg4FRnuNA", "text": "This place was recommended to me as some of the best Chinese food in Madison.  Totally agree!\n\nI went here for a Wednesday lunch at 2 pm and I was the only person there.  I don't mean to be stereotypical, but if you've ever walked into an empty Chinese restaurant in the mid afternoon...you're probably going to have to make your presence known by ringing a bell or yelling an awkward \"hello\" towards the kitchen.  Not in this case, I was promptly greeted and offered to sit anywhere. \n\nMy food was excellent.  Nothing daring, just general tso's chicken. Good sauce, good flavor, good consistency.   \n\nLunch doesn't get any better at $4.95 which includes an entree, rice, and soup!\n\nSummary: friendly service, awesome food, good prices.  I'll be back.", "business_id": "uzJ2Vefb951El2oneQI8NQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iORBtBfyawKHr9f8iUsIIA", "review_id": "LXFSqIJJwPRJ4UWCD9exqw", "text": "Really great Chinese food. Something about this restaurant gives you the impression that the cooks and staff really care about your food. Everything is delicious and there's a sense that it's more 'homemade' than other Chinese restaurants.", "business_id": "uzJ2Vefb951El2oneQI8NQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MXCrLIjpuLM5l9GJUyXpxg", "review_id": "cbqxmnH63BJu_4Dl8-OCag", "text": "I've only eaten in Wong's a few times. I really prefer to get the takeout. They are very nice about making substitutions (I hate onions!).", "business_id": "uzJ2Vefb951El2oneQI8NQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1rxL3R-Qm1SFNZ-dF2gIeA", "review_id": "QDNwJksTjDiG_Uroq8Qr7A", "text": "I gotta say that the food from this restaurant is really good and the service is very nice. I came here and  a lady served me and she also was very attentive. Price is always good when you're student.", "business_id": "uzJ2Vefb951El2oneQI8NQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "lC0KGXmIhyjzghBUlVnkhQ", "review_id": "X-bkFc7cjzlwjRV4QAkWUw", "text": "Zoinks.\nYou know how you drive by a place over and over and think... \"Man why haven't I tried that!\" Weeeeeeeeeeellllll it kills me to say but sometimes it's for the best. After tripping up and down Atwood for 5 months going from here to there, I finally bit the bullet and gave them a try. While the woman (owner I assume) helping me was lovely, the food was all Wong. Sorry. Bean sprout overload populated the chop suey (a safe choice I thought because its so standard), the eggroll lacked flavor outside of the peanut butter used to seal it and the egg foo young which was a guilty pleasure staple of carry out growing up made me feel GUILTY, like really guilty for consuming it. Oily and in an all too rich sauce, it just didn't jive with my belly. I'd say I will go back, but honestly I feel like I went pretty safe, pretty standard. I'd be afraid to try again and branch out.", "business_id": "uzJ2Vefb951El2oneQI8NQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZYiYlLwD-AYlZqwHi_i9Iw", "review_id": "iSktvACBzcBeam-LFTOsyQ", "text": "This was decent for Chinese.  The service was great and the people were friendly.  However the food was run of the mill Chinese.", "business_id": "uzJ2Vefb951El2oneQI8NQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "agz24B-eIIE10lc5bBzSCQ", "review_id": "T8ghUaqh1yOHMUKmAtxWFA", "text": "My sister brought this great restaurant to my attention and I will forever be thankful. She's been coming here for several years so I knew that this place had something going for it, and boy it really did. For our lunch stop, we ordered the general tso's chicken, kung pao chicken, and the house special chow mein. All were above average, but the general was beyond expectations. The breaded chicken pieces were out of this world-- soft, pillowy (yes pillowy) and simply addicting with each bite. If you're into Chinese like I am, you know that many general tso's chicken dishes tend to be overly breaded, crusty, and include questionable chicken parts rolled into one. Not this place! You gotta check it out. As for the kung pao & house special, they both could have had more umff and kick to it, but good nonetheless.\n\nThe only thing we worried about as we enjoyed our 3 dishes was the lack of patrons. We got here just before 2pm on a Wednesday and there was only one customer and a few pickup orders. What's the dealio Madison? I've been to nearly all the Chinese joints in Madison and this place for sure ranks pretty high. To our assurance, the lady owner said they were swamped the other day so that made us feel slightly better. \n\nBesides the great food, their prices are more than reasonable and the service is genuinely inviting. The lunch menu doesn't include anything over $5.95, which includes an entree, rice, and soup. The lady owner (who recognized my sister from previous visits) talked with us for quite some time and enjoyed playing with my baby nephew while we ate. All in all, a great visit that will definitely make me come back for more. ^^", "business_id": "uzJ2Vefb951El2oneQI8NQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3l_rWteg6R5SMyhY8uM9Vw", "review_id": "MTn2BTZkMhqOZWg0bepbDg", "text": "We moved to the atwood area about a year ago, and have visited Wongs several times. It does not have an ambiance to write home about, but the food has been consistently good: flavorful, not greasy and very reasonable portions and prices. The owners/staff are all very nice and friendly too. \nIts not a place to bring a hot date, but for a nice quick meal its a great spot.", "business_id": "uzJ2Vefb951El2oneQI8NQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2eD24ev6qQtaljpSMiu4Uw", "review_id": "eey6z6gLIBCTFD8F2yicCg", "text": "Joyce was able to do a complicated alteration on my Vera Wang bubble-hem dress with a week's notice so I could look Audrey Hepburn glamorous for my sister's wedding.  After my experience with other tailor shops in town, her prices were refreshing to say the least.  She worked with my schedule and did a really nice job.", "business_id": "smHuQzYNOkN2CHDjLG8KBA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WDGHEIPGtOfCXNFarC30qA", "review_id": "dzSc6HK1EmyEzY_JgLnnqw", "text": "I would not recommend Joyce for bridal alterations. First and foremost, she is not friendly at all. I put on my dress for the first time since I bought it at her store, and was so excited about it. She made me feel rushed and took away from the moment. Then, she charged me $200 for bad alterations, which I ultimately took to get fixed for $100 elsewhere.", "business_id": "smHuQzYNOkN2CHDjLG8KBA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SyQmhzv_-OpVcTK9JYj7Uw", "review_id": "b14iNNiVUHexVkjkxN6vSQ", "text": "I thought Joyce did a fantastic job with my wedding dress.  It was significantly large when I brought it to her and it fit perfect when I picked it up.  I got more than one comment that it fit like a glove.  She was timely and friendly.", "business_id": "smHuQzYNOkN2CHDjLG8KBA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jqMa8QhylASA1HT_CG9RyQ", "review_id": "2S-wScPbL-sXUb8YREJlNw", "text": "My experience happened a few years ago, right before she moved to her current location. \n\nI had a bridesmaid dress that was way too big (ordered online far in advance, got serious about diet and exercise in the meantime). It had a lovely draped bodice and very short train. Joyce made it fit perfectly and added a nice little hook for the train so I'd have a tiny little bustle after the ceremony (I felt like a bright-blue bride!). \n\nShe was not the friendliest woman, but the tailoring was perfect, done when promised, and I thought the price was outstanding (compared to what a fellow bridesmaid paid out in the boonies for similar work). I would go there again with any formal wear without hesitation.", "business_id": "smHuQzYNOkN2CHDjLG8KBA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aqPQztBe7bePymbVQVZEgQ", "review_id": "KOiucs36ADI91Rbja6D2Bw", "text": "Joyce did a fantastic job on my wedding dress. I am very pleased with her work. She is on the quieter side, but not unfriendly. I would recommend her to a friend.", "business_id": "smHuQzYNOkN2CHDjLG8KBA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AUwbL09alcK9SXrvTvWtkg", "review_id": "vwhdl_6RANFX65ilZ1ueTg", "text": "I have had 2 great experiences with Joyce (a rehearsal dress and my post-wedding picnic dress) and just called for an appointment for a bridesmaid dress. She does a great job and is straightforward.", "business_id": "smHuQzYNOkN2CHDjLG8KBA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qPSoXADEc5p6paNfdTRPfA", "review_id": "lRT5jGI7WLtNvYzJOJ6otA", "text": "Joyce was THE BEST! I live in Chicago with only weekends to get the majority of my wedding plans done and she was very helpful about scheduling and working within my time frame.  She made a number of adjustments to the bust of my dress and added a gorgeous bustle.  The work she did was perfect and the amount she charged was amazing!  There have been a couple comments from other reviewers saying she was \"not friendly\" but I did not find that to be the case at all.  I found her to be professional and straightforward. I'm also not looking for people to fawn all over me and treat me like a child.....I would recommend her to anyone for any sort of tailoring or  dress adjustments!", "business_id": "smHuQzYNOkN2CHDjLG8KBA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LB4ARClL3KZ-AXLmFmJfqA", "review_id": "GmvUle7gRU6nAm0avTMlKg", "text": "Think Panera Bread with more of a coffee shop feel.", "business_id": "JPFzpR5PvZWqHXQMIZFk2w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vn85Jt-huECAUKuh53xdNA", "review_id": "Gxy3jOyPZNOFHYmo7eDzPA", "text": "If you like light to medium roast coffee this is the place to be. I couldn't find better one on east side of Madison in last few years with the same consistency.\nAlways not too slow not too busy. You can hear another person if you are not alone. Never had a problem.\nHad lunch once, if I remember correct it was on ok side. \nPlenty of free parking.", "business_id": "JPFzpR5PvZWqHXQMIZFk2w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UZBGHha02e2cj4U2j0e5pQ", "review_id": "5dYvbpQ_ZGZAVGKziRj5rw", "text": "I like this place. The service was prompt with a smile. Everytime I went while visiting Madison the coffee was great. They either have an excellent roaster, or train their staff really well (or both). I  like my coffee to taste like coffee. Not the sugary, foo foo, macha frappa jacka whatever. \n\nSo if you believe that coffee roasting is an art and not a fad, check this place out. It has a great energy too. Local art and jewelry designers are supported there and there is a cozy fireplace! Good post movie date spot", "business_id": "JPFzpR5PvZWqHXQMIZFk2w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iAlA7wDakBWm2PS8aGa6eQ", "review_id": "kltouP75T965e1mg8MoGqQ", "text": "This place is OUTSTANDING! It is the perfect location to meet up with friends or go to by yourself. The noise level is perfect not too loud.. not to quiet. Plus, besides the great selection of drinks (especially sugar-free) they also have a wide selection of food unparalleled to starbucks or caribou. \n\nHappy Sipping!", "business_id": "JPFzpR5PvZWqHXQMIZFk2w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-hwN2juKYn-KTxa2WBYLnw", "review_id": "M_UVATSAAsffMgWjxECCRw", "text": "We really like this place.  Cozy, fireplace, really good coffee.  Some nice paintings on the wall but the one is a myth.  It shows Monona Terrace with the sun setting nearby.  ( I think it is the sun- I forget)  Anyway, the terrace sits toward the north and it would be pretty tough to paint the sun there.  Other than that it is a good painting.  The painting of downtown Madison in the rain is fantastic.   I wonder if I could buy that one?\nEnjoy the coffee.", "business_id": "JPFzpR5PvZWqHXQMIZFk2w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bPOHGO-le-wB-To7BUToZQ", "review_id": "v1HiRLzELkMomjiKAJRHJQ", "text": "So I was in Madison the other day picking up my carpooler near the East Town Mall and I admit....I was trying to find anything that would give me a caffeine buzz....okay I admit it, I was seeking out a Starbucks because at this point....Anything will do!! \nI Yelped Coffee Shops nearby and got this little gem! Too cute! Coffee was awesome and also got a bagel to go. The scene inside was comfy and cozy, too bad I had to jet, otherwise I would have enjoyed sipping on my java inside instead of on the highway! I am happy I know about this place tucked back off the well beaten path!", "business_id": "JPFzpR5PvZWqHXQMIZFk2w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "snbtOlDSvMcmCoYD-coS6Q", "review_id": "RqpSgXCKsf5rkJRUV8tFwg", "text": "Staff did not acknowledge us in any way until we ordered, and were unable to answer basic questions about their products. \n\nWe ordered a chicken salad sandwich; it was adequate, but I've had better. It was accompanied by a small bag of off-brand kettle chips and a tiny plastic sample cup full of \"pasta salad\", which was just some tough, flavorless penne noodles sprinkled with oregano. I expect a side dish accompanying a sandwich to be small, but seriously, a sample cup? Maybe it was intended to be decorative. \n\nWe also had a \"classic\" smoothie, which was supposed to be made with real fruit and contain strawberries, banana and orange. It was decent, but so heavy on cheap orange juice that it overpowered the other flavors. \n\nAside from the disappointing food and lack of service, it seemed to be a nice enough space. They had some distinctive furniture and a variety of seating, including both a bar and comfy chairs around a fireplace; a private room in the back available for reservation; and a large outdoor patio featuring a sandbox for the kids. \n\nThe food seemed over-priced for the quality, but overall the pricing was competitive with other cafes in the area; while I can't recommend it for lunch, the patio might be a good place for parents to meet for coffee while their kids play in the sandbox. \n\nHonestly, I can't see any other reason to come here.", "business_id": "JPFzpR5PvZWqHXQMIZFk2w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yB5lUbZGnQVHnQVi7ikfIw", "review_id": "y4JS2wnr0KKUtXd1YZNE0g", "text": "I have lunch here all the time. The veggie wrap, Greek breakfast burrito and the caprese sandwich are terrific. They serve great local coffee and desserts too. The meeting room in the back can be reserved for small groups (say 10-15). Friendly staff and locally owned.", "business_id": "JPFzpR5PvZWqHXQMIZFk2w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kHVRq9-KXPPygDX7HacDYA", "review_id": "VdsuaH85CGA0glwdwF547Q", "text": "Great coffee, amazing atmosphere. Food is also really really good!!", "business_id": "JPFzpR5PvZWqHXQMIZFk2w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x4nb0P8MigRPen66Xz08pQ", "review_id": "A_pRtz_GJhUhJsAjQQ5XKg", "text": "Healthy lunch items on the menu.  Quiches are delicious, hot, but not made to order.  Can be a little pricey on the beverage side ($3-5 for lattes, coffee, mocha, or hot chocolate).  Urban interior with cozy surroundings.  Snuggle up to the fireplace or find a table or up top counter to plug in the computer.  I like the mix of people and the free WiFi while sipping on a Hot Chai Latte.  Kiddie area outside and inside.  Patio area in summer is nice but not shaded.  Back room area is great for 10-15 people and can be reserved.", "business_id": "JPFzpR5PvZWqHXQMIZFk2w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BvA2A3FLMDxyx9bJCvZBRw", "review_id": "v-UM2nuK0Pk3BdDWsqwtjg", "text": "Cool Beans saved my Christmas vacation!\n\nWhile in town visiting family over the holidays, my hubby and I found Cool Beans.  It was our refuge as we endured the stresses of visiting family.\n\nThe coffee and food is good.  The 3-way fireplace is awesome!  What a terrific place to hang out, not be bothered, and work on the computer.  The staff is friendly the place is clean and inviting.\n\nThe East Side has needed a place like this for a long time, and I'm glad that Cool Beans has finally filled that niche.\n\nThe next time we're in town, we'll make sure to stop in for a cuppa Joe.", "business_id": "JPFzpR5PvZWqHXQMIZFk2w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TSMsO7HW5ueBnaIENnXl2w", "review_id": "yxYSBeg0gY9XyXLDvNsvWw", "text": "Absolutely best coffee in Madison, topped with a healthy serving of excellent service. Ambiance is perfect for studying (this is, in fact, my second home), hanging out with friends, reading a book by the fire, or conducting a business meeting. They have an excellent assortment of drinks (caffeinated and not) and food.\nSkip the poor-tasting, cookie-cutter Starbucks and experience some real coffee made by people who actually take pride in their job... and check out the latte art before you put your lid on--they're getting good! :)", "business_id": "JPFzpR5PvZWqHXQMIZFk2w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LwQdrfu4YC2968YwK0CgLw", "review_id": "SoLvn06S_jFtq7ON-B3oAA", "text": "Good food, comfy environment.", "business_id": "JPFzpR5PvZWqHXQMIZFk2w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "lC0KGXmIhyjzghBUlVnkhQ", "review_id": "xjvfQKtP6yeqBJGdJFnWug", "text": "Cool Beans. \nNeato.\nFar out.\n\nWhen did speech become so convoluted with things like verbs and syntax? \n\nLucky for us, Cool Beans on the east side keeps it real... in more ways than one. First off, the seating is plentiful, and when you add a cool outside space during the warmer months, there's no shortage of real estate if your going at it solo or in a huge group. There's even a back room that looks like it can be closed off with a set of doors. Coffee and tea are what you'd expect, not the best brew I've had in town, but certainly not the worst. But it's their food options that blew me away originally. They really take the whole \"cafe\" thing to a new level with a plentiful amount of soup, salad and sandwich options to satisfy anyone. Think Panera, but much better. Much much better. The particular day I was there I dug into some minestrone and a half of a jerk sandwich served up on a toasted pita. Both were quite tasty. \n\nAdd some free WIFI and decadent looking pastries and you have the makings for a pretty nifty spot for chit-chat, laptop'n or busting out the bridge set. People still do that, right?", "business_id": "JPFzpR5PvZWqHXQMIZFk2w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jPPehFXXuy9tHIc8gAXKIg", "review_id": "BzkblaOG0QIuIORUeBcYiw", "text": "This is a great place to study or to get your post-workout smoothie!\n\nThe ambiance is great for studying, just loud enough to keep me from feeling antsy and quiet enough that I don't get annoyed by other patrons.\n\nThis is possibly the best cafe for a balance of coffee and food. I would actually eat here, as opposed to most coffee shops. Really, 90% of the time I'd rather starve than eat the stale baked goods. \n\nAlso, right next to Princeton Club.", "business_id": "JPFzpR5PvZWqHXQMIZFk2w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F21qnfQx7Hh9VfzVngrrbw", "review_id": "XSo_GVjw-lks6GiC2qxF8Q", "text": "Very nice atmosphere. The White chocolate macadamia nut latte was awesome!", "business_id": "JPFzpR5PvZWqHXQMIZFk2w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C16vy9Z3VcNArNZEthU5uw", "review_id": "EE9V5ZAQzGt3peR8UHGWXg", "text": "There are a lot of things I liked about Cool Beans Cafe. \n\n- It's local and not a chain \n- The post it note collage reading material provided for you while you wait for your coffee\n- The featured non-profit highlighted on the back table on the way to the restrooms\n-The three sided fireplace\n-The local artists work and jewelry for sale \n\nHowever, I find the coffee overpriced for the quality.", "business_id": "JPFzpR5PvZWqHXQMIZFk2w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dT9zssrtvlv322dDXUc_tA", "review_id": "BxrcggB7CAlFQZfY9PdrTg", "text": "Cozy and fun coffee shop. I've had a sandwich and chai tea a few times with a friend here. I have bought two of their coffee cups and I love them. Great place to chill out on a cold day.", "business_id": "JPFzpR5PvZWqHXQMIZFk2w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y8vHIC3IklOxasWjEK8rsQ", "review_id": "6Z50JWG8_6fxabeR6HqzNw", "text": "I have been to Cool Beans a couple of times thanks to a co-worker. This is a great place to grab a cup of coffee with a friend or meet for a work meeting. The coffee is great and I usually buy the endless cup as I stay for a couple of hours. The food is great as well. The sandwiches are definitely something to try.\n\nThe staff are very friendly and the atmosphere is cozy. There are tables and chairs throughout and then there are some comfy chairs if looking for a more relaxed seat. If you are in Madison on the East Side this a great place to go.", "business_id": "JPFzpR5PvZWqHXQMIZFk2w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2_OIo9KHuot8U6HuQ3U8Rw", "review_id": "GJec9EJ-9xfm244I7_sk_g", "text": "This place is cute, very comfortable inside and the staff is really nice :)\n\nI got a breakfast sandwich and a white chocolate mocha both were so delicious!! skip the starbucks and head over here, I would highly recommend this place!", "business_id": "JPFzpR5PvZWqHXQMIZFk2w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K_nrZRDnIM1LH1HPVX1_6Q", "review_id": "6worhQP-ihTszmwfkrEjQA", "text": "Another great local cafe found by the power of yelp! This cafe is right by the major highways and was on my way driving through IL. Its on your right side after you turn into the street and the sign is easy to find. This place has lots of seating, a great big fireplace in the middle with couches around it makes the environment very inviting to sit down and chat with friends/coworkers. I tried an iced mocha with whipped cream topped, they offer their coffee in 3 sizes. With my iced mocha I also ordered a chocolate croissant. Both were delicious and there were so many different choices in dessert that i want to try! Next time Im in the area I am definetly going to have to try their tiramisu!!", "business_id": "JPFzpR5PvZWqHXQMIZFk2w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p9J617g4J_kMNrjZqraypQ", "review_id": "WOYoDCVsZ3cvD4VLIYBWqg", "text": "This place may be out by the mall, but it is one of my favorite places to write in Madison. The staff here are amazingly helpful. The coffee is fabulous (locally roasted), the food is fresh and tasty, and (even though it isnt advertised) they have Gluten-Free bread!!!! :)  They even have a separate meeting/gathering room. Love!", "business_id": "JPFzpR5PvZWqHXQMIZFk2w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c651fbIfACCBhX6mHgeDIA", "review_id": "lSY2LiRXSw64sB3ePZq0Jg", "text": "I was on the east side for the evening and saw Cool Beans. I remembered I had a coupon and decided to try them out. The staff was helpful in making my choice of drink, I got the Turtle latte. It was so amazing and the girl and the guy who were working there were friendly as could be. I will be going back! Worth checking out.", "business_id": "JPFzpR5PvZWqHXQMIZFk2w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WnxKAq-UNXJ4pF4hyBz43A", "review_id": "cUjY0Mzc-6FmwT63Q5ttJg", "text": "Fresh ingredients! I had the grilled veggie sandwich. It was good but next time I'll ask if they can throw some pesto on it as well. Had a bite of my husband's grilled chicken pesto and can't get the flavor out of my mind...mmm.", "business_id": "JPFzpR5PvZWqHXQMIZFk2w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T1Ju5Uin6Ja3iki17ME6fA", "review_id": "jsQMi8l00SOjzKN145qhpA", "text": "I love stopping at Cool Beans for a quick work-day lunch! It's one of my favorite places to bring a friend when we're meeting up during the work week.\n\nTheir food is great and made fresh - I've never had a bad dish here, but my favorite is the grilled vegetable sandwich with the side salad. I am also a big fan of their coffee drinks. Hazelnut lattes are my go-to.\n\nGreat little cafe!!!", "business_id": "JPFzpR5PvZWqHXQMIZFk2w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8ITVDdfK07owxCA1x878Vw", "review_id": "M6yN3EjtLxYCR58w4UCH_w", "text": "Monty's is a Madison favorite.  Breakfast all day.  Fantastic comfort food.  Friendly service.  Veggie options.  While nothing spectacular, it's consistently pretty damn tasty.  Of note: popular breakfast (expect to wait) and the Meatloaf of the Gods.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2005-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Bvh3IHeMzSPnJAe5QlBsSw", "review_id": "I_voK4PaBM8v2r2MCwzusw", "text": "Great old school diner with some tasty comfort food.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2005-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HkuMy1PgHxGK8AX_5FJ9Qw", "review_id": "tbkJDLYnqoS5tetgCH0Oog", "text": "Honestly, I can't see what the fuss is all about with Monty's.  It's certainly a staple of the Madison community, and the food is decent, but I find it overpriced, and the waits too long for the quality of the food.  Classic diner feel gives it a slight bump, but really, I think it's an average place, with average food.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2006-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tJmbxm8xHYHjFJoZRQ4ufA", "review_id": "0LfKA1x_G-QNZqwW5SBScQ", "text": "This diner offers an unexpectedly large number of vegetarian options, including a fantastic \"Sheldon\" sandwich--their veggie analog to the Rueben.  Fresh hot fries would have nudged this rating to five stars.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C2hVx7POcUGLQZV3hW6_sw", "review_id": "-u8q0z39XYdAdIyFul92dA", "text": "Yeah, it's nice there are a lot of veggie options, but I feel like they are spreading themselves too thin.  No one I went with was really impressed with their food, and the weird thing was that the waitress brought out half the table's food, making a few people wait.  Anyone who's been a waitress knows not to do that.  I do appreciate tempeh, seitan and tofu on menus, but it would be nice if they did it well.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hTYXeRD6IZoSb2aYoeEOIg", "review_id": "4nacO3ubXoWq__Oc7zbzGw", "text": "Having heard only good things, I had pretty high expectations for Monty's but I felt let down by the service and really let down by the food. The meals ordered, chicken in a pie and salmon cakes were both luke-warm and tasted like they had lived under a warming lamp for quite some time. This place it not worth the reputation.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aYhKsAUQaaRGgdgcZC5XAw", "review_id": "NxvBnGwSRCAwXwWOUf0Rdg", "text": "There are definitely hits and misses at Monty's. As a pesco vegetarian, I appreciate a restaurant where I have more than 3-5 options The hits would include the vegetarian meatloaf dinner, carrot curry soup, the salmon ceasar salad, almost all of their baked goods, and almost all of their breakfast items. The misses include the vegetarian reuben (called the Sheldon), it's just too dry.  Ditto on the vegetarian BLT.  The waits at weekend brunch and lunch time are long.  At times, I have experienced legendary slow service so dine with only people you can stand being around for 2 hours or more.  Despite the negative, I enjoy it, and I  take people who are new to Madison here, and they love it too.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GQ_veIWuw6x1gNe1XH8LUQ", "review_id": "x2sqpuRezIVWfC-DKDPl2Q", "text": "Old school -- I enjoyed the meatloaf and there are some really great options if you are dining with a vegetarian.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "bDk2XvjJlK8fsiL6C1HpEg", "review_id": "Dqe_TWGK88jtb0qT3cXd4w", "text": "Grade; C-\n\nI don't understand why people make such a big deal out of this below-average place. Lemmings... Food Fight Inc. fools Madison yet again. Don't believe the hype.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W2BUnRMGRZjd0qvDqq4bFg", "review_id": "W8Ql5I0K7ReCwH6HG9Aqlg", "text": "Strengths: \n-easy parking\n-outdoor patio\n-vegetarian-friendly menu\n-attentive service and unending coffee refills\n-air conditioning\n-proximity to bike paths\n-lots of comfy booths\n\nWeaknesses: \n-they could only *almost* find the gluten-free menu and weren't sure what was in some of the sauces\n-the women's bathroom was about 120 degrees and stuffy\n-desert options looked non-existent for the gluten-free crowd, though I didn't look very closely\n\nIt was still a fun place to have brunch with a friend, even if I ended up drinking way too much coffee.  I had an omelette and it was fairly standard.  Apparently people say it's overpriced for Madison, though since I live in San Francisco, I'm not really one to say.  \n\nI would have happily given another point if only the staff could have found the gluten-free menu.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nqs6Avj7bfyavMUHO0XVBg", "review_id": "_n66DnUO1jLGeq0Itp0xCA", "text": "We went here for breakfast on a Sunday. It was very crowded, but we only had to wait 20-30 minutes. I'm not gonna lie, some of the staff seem incompetent, but they are nice in general. I am giving it 3 because:\n\n-Cool, old style, but generic diner interior\n-Reasonable prices\n-Food was decent\n-Crowd was good, chill\n-there were a good number of veg options, but not too many for us meat eaters (yum)", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S0WAH8ijhKjrs6cYE8mbcg", "review_id": "Lbb2RxJTn9ueoj7T1Oyxbw", "text": "It is about the most vegetarian-friendly diner I've ever known. Some things on the menu are stellar -- like the tofu wrap and the yummy waffle fries -- and others are so-so. Is suppose that, as far as \"diner\" food goes, it's better than average, but you're not really paying \"diner\" prices... \n\nThe staff always seems sort of out of it and not thrilled to interact with customers. We regularly wait long stretches to get some attention from our server once we are sat. But the faked-up old diner feels groovy and you always leave painfully full.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SaA0kpMsNDfN_kI1HVK-Xg", "review_id": "-T3royKSmb9OZHRYWxvoJA", "text": "My review would probably be higher, had I not just the other day had one of the worst meals of my life at Monty's Blue Plate diner. My meatloaf sandwich was so salty is almost inedible. At first I thought it was the gravy that had the excessive salt, then I figured it was the meatloaf. After plodding through this sodium-induced nightmare I realized that the whole damn thing was pure salt, like that one episode of the Original Series Star Trek, the one with the salt beast, that's made of pure sodium. \n\nThis place has a varied menu with a good selection of vegan or vegetarian dishes. I would recommend the Palomino or Comet in MIlwaukee, both vegan and vegetarian friendly diners, over this place any day of the week.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-aak2E4ud4FC_0n55lWLnQ", "review_id": "u2sScDbYqsF_a_gVzETaVw", "text": "Monty's is basically a shiny Denny's in the heart of Madison's Atwood neighborhood.  On the plus side, you won't leave the diner with an empty stomach. \n\nThe portions are generous, potatoes seasoned just right and the servers keep your coffee fresh.  It's not worth waiting more than 30 minutes to sit, but smaller parties of 2 to 3 can get in relatively fast.  Decent menu selection and the pies look good by the counter...but saving room for pie is a challenge.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ZYaumz29bl9qHpu-KVtMGA", "review_id": "FXRJiFITqmeG7QOCLARZ0g", "text": "I have been going to Monty's for years and I have always had the same thing to say:  the service sucks.\n\nThe food is okay, I mean, it's a diner.  There is a wide variety of vegetarian options which is nice.  I also have to mention that I won't be eating here again soon as they have very recently taken my 2 favorite items off the menu; the tuna steak sandwich, and the cajun chicken sandwich.  The cumin chipotle mayonnaise on the tuna sandwich was one of the only reasons I would even still go to Monty's.\n\nThe service is always terrible.  you can count on a long wait for your waiter to take your order, for them to bring your drinks, and your food, and the longest wait of all is always for the check.  I have contemplated a dine and dash many times.  I counted the minutes one time, and it was 45 minutes from the time I finished eating to when the check came.  It wasn't because the waitress didn't see me from behind the counter either, she was talking to another server.  Once, I was eating with a friend, and we were waiting for 15 minutes to even have our waiter come to the table, so we just left.   Believe me, the service being slow is never because there isn't enough servers or too many diners.   \n\nThe food is decent, but it's not great by any means. It is still pretty okay, although I've had some bad meals.  The meatless meatloaf is only saved by the cashew gravy, and the salmon cakes are awful.  The tuna sandwich was really good, but the size and bun has changed over the years, and recently been replaced by 3 kinds of pastrami sandwiches.   The grilled chicken salad is good, as is the feta dill burger.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LmbJD2GU-FXYhYoAeOWhxw", "review_id": "YmgpDUXCc32iqsSpbtItjQ", "text": "I've never been even remotely let down by Monty's.  Is it busy a lot?  Yes.  Are you probably going to have to wait 30 minutes to sit down?  Yes.  Is the service slow because it's so busy?  Yes.  I've never been under the impression that the service is slow because they're incompetent, but just because they're busy.  Besides that, I've never noticed it being *especially* slow... just kind of slow, which doesn't really bother me.\n\nLet me take a moment here to recommend the Meatloaf Sandwich: Get it served cold.  Just trust me here.  Do not get it hot.  I've had it served both ways: Cold, it is a sandwich so delicious that fireworks go off in your head; Warm, it is an open-faced abomination with gravy and mashed potatoes poured all over it.\n\nTheir cheeseburger was surprisingly good (I'd even go so far to say that it's one of the best burgers I've had in Madison).  They had a special entree one evening, \"Cheeseburger Mac & Cheese,\" which was out of this world.  It really tasted like a cheeseburger over noodles!  They serve a great chef salad, have awesome spicy waffle fries, and I would die 100 times over for the buttermilk biscuits they serve with breakfast.  Their expansive dessert case is as tasty as it is impressive looking.\n\nI was beyond sold on this place one time when I ordered a piece of german chocolate cake for dessert.  It wasn't a piece so much as it was a towering slab.  It was so tall, in fact, that it wasn't until I'd eaten enough of it that I noticed that the waiter (who was wearing a mohawk and kilt) had written, \"Das ist Deutsch\" in chocolate on the plate.  \n\nI've had questionable service twice: Once was when I reserved a pie for a dinner I was going to and they did not have it when I got there, but tried to placate me by selling me a larger, more expensive pie.  That was after I approached the counter and saw several staff members stare at me for 20 minutes before I was finally helped.  The other time was when I was there for coffee and dessert with friends, and we paid with a card.  The waiter told us, upon picking up the card, \"You know, if you can, you should really give me my tip in cash.  We don't see it on our paychecks for another 2 weeks otherwise.\"  Um...thanks for the advice on how we should tip you.  How about we don't tip you at all?\n\nBut those two experiences aside, nothing has been able to lessen my love of Monty's and all its glory.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_xf2ECTRftPV4bzK4mGYEg", "review_id": "SIcc0AvxJt6NjQ_TlTlbCw", "text": "Monty's used to be one of my favorite places on the near-east side.   I've long loved their Meatloaf of the Gods, fat and calories be damned.  However, our last 5-6 experiences have been exercises in frustration, with such charming features as a $100 overcharge on my debit card for a $23 meal.  (yes, you read that right).  Yes, the server was new, yes they corrected it, but still.\n\nWe ate there again last night- I'm a firm believer in the power of the 19th chance-, only to leave with a renewed resolve that there are many better options available.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CQfaMPzUs_tabPPgTDjKpg", "review_id": "E8ukUEvn6cjRUbUAYwlDfA", "text": "What a cute little place.  Doesn't seem like the smoothest run location.  The food we were served was good and served as requested....they serve breakfast all day, which is really nice.  I thought the food was well priced and the service was efficient.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xcuxY7TjWZtF5XqGYvEBVQ", "review_id": "5xraIITI0M5hxUUkbmvX_g", "text": "I had just moved from Colorado, back here, to the midwest. So of course, I ordered the meatloaf.\n\nI told the server that it was better than my mom's, and that's no hyperbole -- it's DAMN good!\n\nI will most certainly be coming back.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "x4y6u3CgY7RzzrWvphcZDQ", "review_id": "R5kIl-fvRAjJeXJow6Q40A", "text": "I've been in Madison for 10 days or so and I've made this observation: Madison residents are spoiled rotten! ROTTEN! There is nothing like Monty's back home in Boston. I dare all you haters visit its counterpart in Boston, the South Street Diner. Have a meal there and report back to me. I will have a hankie ready to wipe away your tears of disappointment. \n\nAt Monty's today, I accidentally dumped sugar all over my french fries. Even though I'm clearly a stupid klutz, they gave me new fries anyway. My chocolate malt was perfect. Once I slurped it all up, I felt a little sad...and then I discovered there was ANOTHER malt waiting for me and I felt like a winner!\n\nAnd believe it or not, I'm a connoisseur of vegetarian reubens. I've tried them all over the country in CA, RI, MA, CT, NY and Monty's in the best I've ever had.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mGKySPBND1oIFCXw6-Sm5A", "review_id": "XVR2R-jX1YaZFzFG0o6pMA", "text": "The food can be good here (not great but good) but the biggest problem for me is the AWFUL service.  Somebody teach these people some customer service.  I swear that the guy who waited on me the last time I was there was high.  The interminable waiting for refills on drinks and the check drove my blood pressure through the roof.\n\nI've determined that the secret to getting good service from anyone here is to be a hot looking college girl...  that seemed to keep the waiter's attention focused on the table next to mine...  Maybe she was one of the more positive posters here.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GEhwvEFLETXwLr_xhCnX5A", "review_id": "XiCCFwVIwyFeLoyb6sntyw", "text": "We dont live on that side of town any more but when we do go there on a Sunday, we like to stop there for lunch. And few times this summer even with gas price,we drove there for lunch.  You cant leave there without trying one of their pies or cakes. Usually,I wont have room after the regular food so I end up taking home the pie. Never been there without having to wait for 20 minute or so. But it's all worth the wait. I just wish they make the place just a little bigger or do soemthing about the noise level.  I'm a meat eatter but I tried their bean burger there and now that's all I eat there. Besides the dessert.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UTyvIiy75U-mREUA7Y5Nog", "review_id": "tmWWruvnPibWDmx0XPsliw", "text": "Breakfast places are generally my favorite types of places to dive into in new cities simply because breakfast is my favorite meal of the day.  \n\nI'd never been to Madison before and I must say it's a lovely city.  Of course we were there in late May when the temperature was a balmy 67 with nice breezes throughout.  \n\nMonty's was good, very good, in fact.  So good that we went there 2 days in a row.  We were traveling with some vegetarians and they were able to find tasty eats on the menu as well.  \n\nThere was disappointment in their version of eggs benedict which had a mornay-type sauce that really tasted burnt.  Like burnt crap, actually.  Maybe I just don't like mornay sauce but ugh.  \n\nCoffee was good, we tried some of their desserts and enjoyed the diner atmosphere from our cozy booth.  Well done, Madison, well done.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1-bhSFWLp2eI1Bj8ZlG4HQ", "review_id": "orrXrK3e9uymAs0j4C2Gcw", "text": "I love the vegetarian Rueben and stuffed myself with the potato pie, but I haven't been thrilled with my breakfast experiences here.  I had the Scrambled Something or Other on the day that it happened to have asparagus in it.  I never did find any asparagus, but the eggs turned a horrendous shade of gray.  The potatoes were hardly cooked all the way through, but at least the biscuit was good.  I'm convinced the Mornay sauce is sausage gravy - I used to live in France and never had Mornay sauce like the stuff at Monty's!  Still - I give the place props for having so many vegetarian options.  It's fun to go out and have more to choose from than an iceberg lettuce salad or grilled cheese.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "vU98K76JoUWcF5nQVQR1IA", "review_id": "MOaEJljA60qmlx_qD7bjkg", "text": "I was in Madison overnight and ate at Monty's not once but twice.  The vegetarian food was that good.  Madison does not seem to have much in the way of vegetarian restaurants.  Monty's was at the top of the list when I did my research.  But the vegetarian menu at Monty's is pretty hard to beat, especially for a place that caters to carnivores as well (unusual).   About half of the menu is vegetarian-friendly, with a couple of vegan items as well.  The veggie meatloaf was the best of the food we ate (not including the pie), but the tempeh in the veggie BLT was nicely prepared too.  We didn't try breakfast items, but tofu scrambler was available and looked great.  The food was delicious, the desserts were enormous and divine, and we thought the service was fast and friendly.  We were there on a Sunday evening and a Monday lunch, and neither time did we wait for a table.  I highly recommend this to anyone who's looking for a restaurant for both the carnivores and the herbivores, while satisfying both groups.  That's not easy to do, and Monty's did it well.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1utXSQleTTrayLp-BlscQQ", "review_id": "n6rDIJqa5DY9uypjLNz24g", "text": "This is my absolute favorite restaurant and anytime I come home for a visit I have to stop by to have some Meatless Loaf of the God's or a Gobbler!\n\nTop it all off with a Cup of Mud or an off the hook slice of pie or cake and you have one amazing meal that can only be found in Mad-town.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tBctER6R_riVNVBAQBCOYA", "review_id": "OEuLZjcoW9vOKA3i_Gp_Xw", "text": "Yummy, yummy, yummy!  Has always been one of my favorite diners in Mad-town.  Delicious veggie chili, spicy cornbread, malts and desserts, as well as the amazing array of other veggie options.  Just yesterday, I tried the new Spinoccoli Quiche with fruit, which was pretty darn good...coffee is always hot and refills frequent.  Still have yet to try the famous zucchini pancakes, but next time, I must.  I must also remember to save room for dessert!  Look forward to returning sooner than later to try some of the other new lunch options on the menu.  Only downer is the wait/lack of parking on a busy day.  Overall, two thumbs up from me, Monty.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cTSSA0PFK6_xJAlj_uhN-A", "review_id": "Q80he_l4fWTQE0swsNsx4Q", "text": "I liked the 1950s-diner ambience of this joint. It was crowded and bustling when we went, though we didn't have to wait for a table, unlike people in larger groups. It seems to be a popular weekend brunch spot.\n\nThe service was friendly and prompt and our waiter picked up that I was vegan (without me telling him) and helpfully told us that some things (such as the rolls) weren't dairy-free. He substituted toast and English muffins for us.\n\nI found my vegan tofu scramble with potato hash to be decent, but nothing spectacular. My friend thought the same of his \"Sloppy Faux\" sandwich which came with waffle fries. The prices are reasonable at around $7-10 a dish and the portion sizes are good. They do offer at least eight or nine vegan-friendly dishes from scrambles to burgers to meatloaf.\n\nMadison needs a place like this which offers vegan brunch foods so I appreciate Blue Plate is around. The vibe is good and they have parking. But the quality of the food could stand to improve a bit.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4mQ87wMbOMSjF-MGyQmhDw", "review_id": "x6N165SCxyJ3e4IEVSBY9w", "text": "Fun place!  Very hip!", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xSI7zNvo6UBrcdmRO4fAWg", "review_id": "g_YE2e3g43D-Ap7UvY4c1g", "text": "Dear Monty's,\n\nI miss you so, so much out here in Boston. We've had quite the long-term relationship: from late-night pie after high school dances, to my stint as a busgirl/counter in the ever-important Sunday brunch rush, your old blue tshirts with \"World's Best Coffee\" on the back, to dinner before a show at the Barrymore, to my going back each time I'm in town to run into familiar faces. \n\nFor years, Tim and Roma and a large posse have made this tiny former gas station a stalwart in the Madison dining scene. Monty's, you and the Barrymore have rejuvenated Atwood Ave. You, and your vegetarian comfort food, zucchini-potato pancakes, scrambled something-or-other, andes mint cheesecake, chocolate malts (don't ask how much ice cream goes into those, btw. but it's all from the Chocolate Shoppe), muffins, pumpkin bars. I could go on and on. And how. \n\nFor all of you lucky enough to reside around this place, please take advantage. There's nothing like it anywhere else.\n\nSincerely,\nAngelina", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IQAs078jB_jOOo_4VqjilQ", "review_id": "IMidPDE7kvLIwqHGsUaiXg", "text": "Monty's is awesome.  Their vegetarian comfort food is great and there are lots of choices.  Get the spicy waffle fries with your sandwich; they are not actually spicy, but they're delicious.  I also love the milkshakes!", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "13XTZwRHFLGjAdpN3YCm5Q", "review_id": "DeACsrSiC0O6ozN4orOMpg", "text": "I live down the road from Monty's and it's being in walking distance helps give it a half a star. I also tend to go at off-peak times which I think has helped me have a better experience (mid mornings on the weekends can get very crowded and you'll have a wait). I've tried many things here and have never had anything bad. Some things though were just meh. I really enjoyed their french toast. It was big and fluffy on the inside and cooked just right on the outside. Their omelets and other egg dishes I've tried were pretty standard. The serving sizes are pretty big. I'm not a veg, but I appreciate that they had several options available for those who are. Overall I think it's a fun place to take friends who are visiting from out of town before heading down to the farmer's market early on a Saturday morning.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WjDQmRaVE-Q25YOgReBIjA", "review_id": "ol7e1wTd7kCkXzxWSmCKPw", "text": "I came here for brunch on a saturday. I got the GLBT: Guacamole, lettuce, bacon and tomato. It was delicious! I love that this place serves Sprecher root beer. Seems like that's a standard for Madison, but I love it and I'm thrilled whenever I can order it. Yum! We also got one of their delicious pies to go, and it was killer. So even if you're full after breakfast or lunch, grab one of the desserts to go for later enjoyment. I thought service was good here; we got our food in a decent amount of time. \n\nBe warned, it can be hard to get to via car, since the street arrangement in that area is totally wacky. However, it's worth the hunt, since you get Monty's at the end. Now that the weather is nice, check out the botanical gardens afterwards, since it's close to this restaurant.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Lc57YhOezcSlfIRIxwqQiw", "review_id": "KS1wV0gRf8ms_KjS-pPbyA", "text": "Another one of my weekend staples. Monty's is the best diner in Madison--mainly because of their great vegetarian selection (they have a whole vegetarian SECTION...a relieving site for hungry vegetarian eyes.) My carnivorous friend are big fans of Monty's as well, so it's not for vegetarians only. I like their overall ambiance and their waitstaff is good if not great. The deserts are a MUST. Their shakes are really something to drool over, and their pies and cakes are delicious as well. Oh, and scrumptious breakfasts!", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1oiOUKhtO12geVVBIHsVNA", "review_id": "IctsgIwctAyHXj3BsL86cA", "text": "Last time I was there we had a table for four people. We ordered: one Reuben, one Sheldon (Reuben's vegetarian cousin) as is, two vegan Sheldons. What can I say, my friends and I like kraut. \n\nBut yeah. The Sheldon can be made vegan, and even without cheese (gasp) it's really delicious. Someone else mentioned that it was dry, but I order this almost every time and am never disappointed. \n\nThe fries are awesome. Good (but expensive) Bloody Marys. They have vegan pie slices and can make VEGAN MILKSHAKES. \n\n:)", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m1ZlHZiIyXPq7AjLiRrcGA", "review_id": "wRek-wzEVrT7rtkXOkeKtA", "text": "I am a vegetarian and this is the only place i can get good comfort food!\nMe and the bf started with the oreo shake.  We ordered one but they were nice enough to split it for us... and we didn't ask... bonus points there.\nI ordered the meatless meatloaf sandwich, which was served open face with mashed potatoes and cashew gravy... It was weird looking but so so so delicious.  Made of carrots and cheese and other goodness the whole plate was fabulous!\nBF got the TNT BLT... he was not a fan but I loved that too... just a basic veg blt, with the spicy waffle fries.  I do not like their ranch dressing though...it's like the generic brand.\nFor dessert we got some of the carrot cake and raspberry cheesecake to go... I will from now on always get dessert, it was the best part!!!\nNext time I am trying the FAt Elvis Cake!!!\n\n**update.***\nTried the Fat Elvis Cake... AMAZING!  Banana bread-cake layered with peanut butter frosting topped with chocolate frosting... Will definately get this again!", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "g4NW219ed4H-JIsFIreR0A", "review_id": "9MUh568rGHqXBLUm2QFo5g", "text": "Can't do animals, can't do dairy, yet am a food warrior. Indeed, Madison abounds with options for a gal like me, but Monty's marks my favorite eatery in the city. Intentionally old-school in its decor and prices, it's a throwback that appeals to anyone with a frontal cortex. \nMy waitress brought me a gratis cup of the home-made veg soup as I was sitting at the end of the counter an she hadn't seen me for a few minutes (aaaaand the tip started to go up).  I had the meatless meatloaf thing also mentioned here, and good LORD the portion size was outta control. The roll was the size of a Yorkshire pudding and the mashed potatoes were actually made of potato, fancy that. The meatless loaf itself was solidly good (shredded root veg with a cheesy binder - wish I had known that prior to ordering, but should've asked) but a bit oily and the cashew gravy was goooood. So many great-looking options for veg-heads like myself, hallelujah a-MEN, and they even have a small wine list and beer. \nI couldn't get through the entire pile of food, despite being a hormonal food warrior that day, yet I craved a sweet and Monty's has soy ice cream. WTF, OTHER DINERS? I nearly wept at this one. I had the mint chip, 2 scoops, which again were more like two grapefruit spilling over the sides of the bowl. That, I could do. \nMy total bill came to $8. EIGHT. I added a 50% tip and blew Monty's a kiss as I left; I shall RETURN! Waitress was a sweetie, the staff all seemed to be pretty happy, and the place was approaching fullness when I left. \nMy fondness for Monty's justifies the caps.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "67Bu74cVDfGU99w5cULk5w", "review_id": "P2BtUf2FnPszcBtCJ76n9w", "text": "This is a diner and should be treated as such- the service is hit-or-miss, the atmosphere isn't anything special, and everything on the menu is pretty good. A few tips for enjoying all this place has to offer: \n1. Share a malt or shake with someone- they are delicious and HUGE, so way too much to eat with the well-portioned meals, but half of one is perfect and satisfying.\n2. Find something that you like on the menu and stick with it- there are a number of exceptional things on the menu (i.e. the Meatless Meatloaf), but everything else is average.\n\nI'd probably give this 3 stars, but the amount of vegetarian options is fantastic and deserves another star.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "fcjZqz5cS_JU8e4tpmeqqA", "review_id": "Kfew3304smMVHi8LmhWRcQ", "text": "I wouldn't eat here for breakfast unless you like poached eggs that are hard cooked or a soggy english muffin. Something so frighteningly easy to make (the Mediterranean: toasted english muffin, veggie medley, poached eggs) turned out terribly wrong. Makes me wonder how the basics escaped them this morning... \n\nExcept when it comes to the pies. \n\nPie pie pie! coffee, pie, dessert, pie, bakery, cakes, yummy, beautiful...pie! \n\nCatch my drift?", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "_cOXx98-ZiOgxjib-ZdYGA", "review_id": "vfDMZK5LzOPqrkPJx4SBJg", "text": "After seeing old friends at the last Latin Night at The Cardinal (http://www.yelp.com/biz/cardinal-bar-madison#hrid:KfYiEWXAc-SlP_qEiUO6Hw) we agreed to meet here for breakfast on Monday morning.\n\nWell, not all of us made it but good times were had while eating.  This is the closest to a 'real' diner that Madison has that I've been to but they have some truly kick ass pieces of fat French Toast.\n\nI had bacon & eggs, french toast w/ coffe & cream and my daughter had the Blue Plate Omelette w/ home fries and orange juice.\n\nGood place to come with a group of old friends or your kids (if they know how to act right in public...)", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "NgihKFgBciT8_uUc1DDF_A", "review_id": "3879Ot5HXg2dGsaC6uLxfg", "text": "Monty's offers many vegetarian options. For example, they offer the Reuben sandwich for meat eaters and the Sheldon for vegetarians. I am consistently disappointed when I visit Monty's. On the last visit, I my fries were cold and my glass was dirty and cracked. A companion ordered a plain cheeseburger and it was loaded with onions. The carrot cake was obviously old--the cake was dried and the frosting was crusty. Another companion got the German chocolate cake which was also dry. It's a cool place, but needs better food.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UBnTsvMVwVlCFR_HrS4Q7g", "review_id": "vDQN8hGZNoNOgzqBMCrx2Q", "text": "My impression of Monty's is very conflicting. On one hand, I want to say Monty's is an awesome place with great food. On the other hand I want to say Monty's is overrated. \n\nLet me explain. \n\nI love Monty's because of the options. If you are a vegetarian or vegan you aren't confined to the world of salads. There are many delicious and satisfying options. If you don't restrict your diet in any way, there are many great meaty and chalorically rich options for you too. Watching carbs? Get a sandwich in a wrap. Looking for a healthy lean meat option? Choose one of the several good chicken dishes. \n\nI personally steer towards the lean meat or veggie dishes and have never been disappointed. It's really hard to find a restaurant that caters to my needs as well as my boyfriend's nonrestrictive diet needs. This place does it well and at a pretty decent price. \n\nThough, I don't personally think Monty's is overrated, I feel that the point needs to be made. Whatever you order will be fresh and pretty tasty. However, say you order The Meatloaf of the Gods, it may not be what you expect if you are the type of person that is looking for traditional 'the-way-mom-made-it' meatloaf slathered with ketchup. If you are looking for an extensive breakfast menu consisting of traditional American breakfast combos (i.e. - a dish that contains ALL of the following: pancakes, eggs, hash browns, 3 kinds of meat and toast), Denny's or Perkin's may be a better option for you. \n\nThey put their own spin on the more traditional dishes and have created an awesome list of in-house specialties. Whether you eat meat or not you MUST try The Meatless Meatloaf of the Gods. It's amazing. Like your beef? Definitely try the Blueplate Burger! Don't like beef so much but still want a burger? Try the Blueplate Burger with a locally made walnut burger. \n\nNo matter who you are, Monty's is worth a try.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "TbHxEHtJc2gLVX-f_YUhhQ", "review_id": "s1d-_t4NF1TtjcT8ByjWzg", "text": "Monty's is a great diner-esque restaurant. I couldn't even imagine counting all the times I've been here in all my years in Madison. Hungover, bright eyed and bushy tailed, ready for bed, and otherwise. Want breakfast? Go to Monty's. Lunch? Monty's. Dinner? You guessed it, Monty's. \n\nThe food is consistently good. The cook will often come out to the tables and joke with the customers which is pretty refreshing. If you're looking for weekend breakfast, there may be a line, but at least you can sip coffee while you wait. Good coffee, at that!\n\nMonty's will always hold a special place in my heart. \n\nOh! And lots of vegetarian options, also.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4bsu8DLfDkBV84RKn6UmcA", "review_id": "LZiBCAPgWSoP3Aw_O7bKbA", "text": "Maybe I got the wrong thing, but I'm thinking these Madison institutions thrive on folks who would rave about a can of Spaghettios if it was served as an original dish and was priced at $8.95... because that was my experience with a turkey club. I can't tell you what it tasted like, because all I could taste was the french roll it came on. Why you ask? Because it had once slice (yes folks - ONE slice of turkey), two slices of bacon, some tomato, and lettuce. I really paid nearely 9 bucks for a sandwich with one slice of turkey? Are east siders so beholden to their institutions that they are afraid to be critical of poor value, and sub par food? Service was service... nothing memorable, but then again I'm not expecting expert service at a place that serves soda in a plastic cup. Sorry if I sound bitter, but I'm really starting to get irritated w/ all this Madison dining nonsense. I have yet to be really thrilled by what I eat. Oh, and who toasts a hot dog bun? Cooking school 101 will tell you the bun will fall apart.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y3WjJEGyL7iL2L1AYjj2fw", "review_id": "eUmw6wub8Vcwkw6EA8Da1A", "text": "The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because there is ALWAYS a wait, but what can you do. The food is delicious. Once you get a table, enjoy!", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CBz3J2zFpWvwZioEv4oc6Q", "review_id": "Xw747TBYXepksY7krd6vKQ", "text": "Monty's Blue Plate Diner is one of those funny contradictions-in-terms that is a restaurant which is both good but overrated.  Overall, though, it is far and away my favorite Food Fight place and a fairly reliable spot to get a good meal.\n\nMonty's food is better than hit-or-miss but not quite consistently good.  Most of the things I've eaten there, especially the breakfast foods, have been delicious (and huge), but I've had a couple of very sub-par meals (one was so bad I literally could not eat more than a couple of bites).  The things that I ate and disliked are now off the menu, so that does say something for their ability to identify what's working and what isn't.  What I can say is that the egg-based breakfast-y menu items are almost universally good.  The \"scrambled something-or-other\" never fails to disappoint, nor does the newer Blue Plate Omelet (the one with cheddar, avocado and bacon... good lord!).  And the breakfast burrito is especially good, even without chorizo (which is how I usually order it).  As for the breakfast side items, the potatoes are just okay; the biscuits are great.  Most importantly of all, the coffee is superb (even my mother thinks so and she drinks a hell of a lot more coffee than I do).  Unfortunately, I tend to shy away from the lunch and dinner items so I can't really speak to their quality.  The pies, though, are heaven.  And it's certainly worth noting that the menu pays special attention to including veg*n options.\n\nThe atmosphere is pretty awesome.  Outdoor seating is spacious and comfy.  Indoors, the blue-topped tables are fun for making patterns with the wet bottom of your water glass.  Get a booth if you can; the tables are a bit cramped.  The waitstaff are generally friendly and attentive.\n\nThe upshot is that if you think you'll enjoy eating at a diner that's 70% greasy spoon and 30% hipster hot spot, and if you like breakfast foods and are a \"good orderer\" (you choose from menus wisely), Monty's is an excellent choice.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QVYLcUNRvm5WHT3QUmVKjQ", "review_id": "w0-dINPqHndCdV_xTgTIIg", "text": "Corned beef hash, please marry me. You come with eggs, fruit, and a delicious biscuit. You are potatoey and oniony and wonderful. \n\nCoconut cream pie, you make my booty more bootylicious. Mmm.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_HxOsUTJuvpedEdU_19iKQ", "review_id": "5YcIiJUOjuUphmdimxdksQ", "text": "Awesome breakfast!!! Had the \"something or other scramble\" and it was amazing, kinda like an omelette that is scrambled but with more cheese!  Breakfast also comes with a super fluffy, light biscuit and some sliced, browned potatoes. Delicious, absolutely delicious. Plus the waiter took pity on us being so hungover and gave me some aspirin, so he automatically ranks high in my book.\nThe cupcakes are a must have as well. I tried the Fat Elvis and was amazed; banana cake stuffed full of peanut butter and frosted with plenty of chocolate! Now i see why everyone loves the bakery here.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BeyS2Lv-tBhdlusF2In4CA", "review_id": "q-a16R6fdWLt7-KaCucCpw", "text": "I like this place because they have so many vegetarian options. I loved the vege BLT with strips of tempeh yummy :) I love the atmosphere of the place as well. I do think their prices are kind of high, but the food hits the spot!", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XHuEbGrgPEhnBRjRUdcSgg", "review_id": "AJNclcjSCf-pFUUl0KdpOA", "text": "Monty's goes back a very long time in Madison and is a great place to get a home-cooked style meal.  I used to go with my parents as a kid, and now as an adult I've started to rediscover how much I loved their food.\n\nNestled in the eclectic Atwood Ave neighborhood, Monty's presents a 50's style diner with yummy lunch specials like meatloaf (very good meatloaf), sandwiches, and a wicked good brunch.  They also have ridiculously delicious chocolate shakes, so don't be afraid to splurge while you're there.  \n\nOne of the other great things about Monty's is the atmosphere; the area around it is filled with little mom and pop shops, the Barrymore theater, and relics of an older time.  Take a stroll around if it's a nice day and your bound to find something you like.  If not, I'm sure you probably enjoyed the food as all the dishes I've ever had were great and the portions were generous.\n\nThere are a few drawbacks though that held me back from giving a 5 star review.  First, there is usually a very long wait.  The place is popular, but I don't feel that the food and eastside location (I live far westside) always justifies the overall experience.  Secondly, the service is hit or miss.  I've had some waitresses who were prompt and polite, making me feel right at home, and others who were sarcastically rude to the point where people in my party almost had to say something.  Furthermore, the kitchen doesn't always look clean, as trays of biscuits have been left sitting out and flies have been a buzzing.\n\nSetting all those things aside though (which I know may be hard for some), the blue plate is a Madison delight that should not be missed.  The food is so good you'll be stuffed in a recliner when you get home pining for more.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kXQ3qPkgmfuWQ4mA3l3Cag", "review_id": "qAf8Wi5sMynmTyhBSmZyTA", "text": "We went here over the summer and I still dream about the biscuit that comes with the breakfasts.\n\nThe wait for brunch was long, but the free papers and indoor/outdoor waiting area made it entirely bearable. \n\nThe menu, as others have mentioned, is very very vegetarian friendly. We tried the pesto + mushroom omelet, which was original and delicious, as was the spinach + feta omelet. \n\nWe also tried a recommended milk shake, which was worth the splurge. \n\nThis will be the first place we stop next time we are in Madison.\n\nOur server was friendly and everything we ordered was delicious.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R-ldOYDZsAUd-MmBshE0Vw", "review_id": "6D370B3WmO24V80z0EC6hQ", "text": "My wife and I have been here twice and have loved it each time!  This is not only a nice place to go if you're craving something vegetarian.  They have great sandwiches and bowls that are enjoyable,  The pies are usually fantastic!  So many choices...I don't think you can go wrong.  For a place that looks like your classic greasy diner, it offers a more home-cooked feel with a veggie vibe.  Definitely worth checking out!", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uhsQFs68oZHrKVMPinwfrQ", "review_id": "4aPIHg7fUA4mOgxSmJExPA", "text": "I love Monty's. The atmosphere is kitschy and cool, and they have something for everyone (even the vegetarians and picky eaters).\n\nThe wait can be a little on the excessive side, so don't hold off until you're hungry. \n\nI never manage to save room for dessert, but I hear the pies are excellent.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PjUd4Bhv_kOcqCtgZEMHKg", "review_id": "JuHPYxba1P3tBgMK1nI0xw", "text": "They always have better than average waitstaff. They have plenty of vegetarian options for classic diner food that they do very well. Many other places try to awkwardly replace meat with tofu and end up failing. Monty's mostly knows when to use seitan, beans, walnut burgers, tofu and has a nice variety.\n\nThey're often busy, so don't go if you can't wait. Some of the dishes are phenomenal and some are simply okay. I think it makes getting an average dish more disappointing when last time, you got something so wonderful, but c'est la vie. Remember what you like and see what others have enjoyed. (TNT BLT is amazing, the Sheldon is meh.)\n\nAlso, remember to eat your dessert first, the portions are generous and you don't want to miss out on such an important part of the meal.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dhi6in4nU0tuHkwCFhSfUw", "review_id": "P8LeomXOTZ1CtR1CdDFGTg", "text": "Monty's is one of my fave brunch-or-lunch places, especially on lazy weekends when I want breakfast food at 2pm but do not want big-chain food.  They have a wide array of something for everyone from vegan offerings to biscuits and gravy to slices of cake taller than your head, and it's all tasty.  \n\nIt does get really crowded at peak times, and the service can be hit-or-miss to an extreme:  sometimes I've gotten a server who hangs around making hilarious jokes and sometimes I've been in parties that were actually forgotten about after we were seated and then have the orders wrong when we finally did get our food (although the bad service is definitely more rare than the good).  \n\nAll-in-all the tasty food and the kitschy atmosphere make it worth the wait.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_ap0yLhRPAHwEeHAMFSYmw", "review_id": "sKx9ebSbdSJf7XJnOIF85w", "text": "This is a great restaurant to go to in a charming neighborhood. Gramma in town? Take her, she loves home cooking! Post Critical Mass carbo load? Wheel on in! Conservative couple on \nthe third date and need to fuel up before doing it for the first time? Jackpot! As a bonus: With it's proximity to the storied Barrymore Theater, it is not uncommon to dine amongst musical geniusii. \nDiner-esque feel and fare with lots of visual distractions (you may need them for the inevitable wait) You will more than likely hear screams of ecstasy after someone has the pie. Comfort food for the masses (Yes, you too my veggie sucking pals!) \n\nHmmmmmmm. Do you like the idea good-looking salt of the Earth houseboys? Well, whomever does the hiring at Monte's does too. I have not seen one unattractive employee yet. Besides being beautiful, they are efficient in their positions. The waitstaff is friendly and quick, cooks have yet to fail my taste buds, and the bakers make some of the yummiest cakes in the state. \n\nFor maximum food coma-ry, I'd recommend the (fake)meatloaf w/cashew gravy, mashed potatoes, a mimosa chased with a piece of Fat Elvis cake. Remember you are in Wisconsin and you don't have to have any regard for caloric intakes any longer, and eat til you either pass out or essplode,no judgment. In fact the fake meatloaf/cashew gravy is so fabulous, that I have \nsent a mole into the kitchens of Monte's to snag the recipe. Yes, I am that powerful/desperate.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Qn6Rd4S1HBizTRImIiU_5Q", "review_id": "9KhzOmyyTYyvC1CGdadikQ", "text": "Love this place. Gets crowded around the normal brunch time, so go early or go late. Otherwise, it's probably going to be at least a 30 minute wait.\n\nHuge portions. Love their omelets. Lots of vegetarian options (if that's your thing - not mine). Haven't tried their desserts, but they always look tasty.\n\nService: Good. I've always had very nice servers. And I'm willing to cut them slack since they're always really busy. Plus they're pretty quick with the coffee refills.\nEnvironment: Old school diner feel - with booths and stools! Doesn't feel cramped even when it gets crowded.\n\nSide notes: I LOVE diners. Also, if you eat the biscuit, you're a fatty.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xFO43N0CS65lrtfp0hE6Sw", "review_id": "laqfpyD99g4QYKvupk2TMQ", "text": "Lunch on a Saturday afternoon, with 2 small kids? No problem. Monty's provided chalk outside for use while you waited (15 min was quoted, actual wait time was...well...who pays attention to the clock when you're busy chalking?). \n\nKids menus and cups were also provided, and the waiter didn't bat an eye at the mess the kids made. \n\nThe menu is varied - breakfast, entrees, sammiches - but steps outside of the 'normal' fare to throw a few curveballs. My spinach/feta burger tasted fresh and not mass-produced. \n\nOnly downside is that the place is loud - but then, that turns into a positive when you're with a hungry 11month old. :)", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5V0YZy6SCH77S8xpYgtW5w", "review_id": "JjJuPH6ieD2XmzZGSc5ITw", "text": "Hash was a smash for me. Also Tim the owner sang us a Dylan song. Great biscuits, also liked the potatoes. It is a must try if you are in Mad-town.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W0CLDIGyZKpJtlmC1YP3NA", "review_id": "0ShBcMj3BMP-0T4rDAkeog", "text": "Great local diner, that features lost of creative dishes-like zucchini pancakes.  Awesome bakery and great, home cooking.  While i'm prone to go with breakfast items, the lunch offerings have also always been good.  I don't think you can really go wrong here.  Decor screams old-time diner, maybe even at the expense of feeling a little bit forced.  All the same, this place should be a regular stop for anybody in madison.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_qslHVaRGmN7Qd6EFfjYPQ", "review_id": "r7oVcWjvm78V5QTFtnq5VQ", "text": "We had a wonderful breakfast here but the most wonderful thing was that the manager sang for us... We loved it--- the place brought back all the warm fuzzy feelings that we get for Madison and Wisconsin and we were here with our son and girlfriend and had a great time...", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qILY_sZIzy6do3bs3MJwag", "review_id": "YL_TuGFKYzK5J3cxFV1xvw", "text": "Fantastic vegetarian and nonvegetarian food alike, great ice cream, adult beverage selection is to die for. Bloody mary's on a sunday morning? Yes please.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b6zxvmCa1a-ggWxObSweZw", "review_id": "Pz8yqcZoPBXI0BADbWVO3Q", "text": "Great service and atmosphere.  The food is good - comfort food for the soul.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M38R8vtkC4TAOc3wFIxJVg", "review_id": "i1-d4AiWecgVNmIDa89wMA", "text": "I was disappointed with my experience, but I'm willing to give it another shot.\n\nThe main problem was our waiter. We had very slow service. We were seated outside and had to go in to ask for our menus. I ordered coffee and half-and-half, but I didn't get a spoon or something to stir it with, which I thought was odd. I just kind of swished it around... It was weird.\n\nOur waiter failed to tell us the scrambler special and when we asked he told us it was artichoke, tomato and asiago. However, when it arrived the artichokes were not there. It was very disappointing. The breakfast potatoes were also a real let down. I love potatoes and they failed. However, the biscuit was delicious. \n\nWe also ordered pie. Two of our party ordered the Fat Elvis - which does not come in a pie-form - so they were upset. Their other waiter must have made that mistake. I went for the key lime pie which was delicious. The Fat Elvis was replaced with a drumstick (?) which I guess was good, but I don't like peanut butter. \n\nAnother thing is if you sit outside, they will give you plastic silverware. I didn't mind, but others in my party did. Also, they only take Visa and Mastercard. \n\nOverall, the food was good, but the service was not. Andrew K attempted to show off his humor (\"Elvis has left the building\"), but we found it rather obnoxious because we were sick of waiting. I'll give him some slack because there were a lot of people seated outside, but I feel he could have paid a bit more attention.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "07nB3Cw5u1mbWxzbSK_Adw", "review_id": "kZobMIfQB4AdJlcN8eR7bw", "text": "Really cool & interesting veggie options, cool atmosphere, nice area, what more could you ask for? They even have a giant selection of pies! Voted best veggie restaurant in madison, but half of the menu or more isnt veggie, so everyone will be happy. Check it out.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RuvRPybdJg9xxmucyy15VA", "review_id": "yaYFLEm5OItIjhCvX7dBhA", "text": "Donut french toast.  Enough said.  :)", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "392wZ72h756AKI6WjdvIbg", "review_id": "ZYikcsdvkSfILz90zLTuVw", "text": "Won best greasy spoon in Madison, yet has vegan options and bean salad as an alternative to fries! Yes, a great retro diner, but with modern options. And a dessert case. Awesome!", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BAwb6uL0craQXm9CeP6Awg", "review_id": "MbON1P-ZgXSzSILhPoYnig", "text": "Yum.\n\nHave been here a few times, and have never left disappointed. It's an easy choice on my \"vegan\" days when I still want something that feels sort of bad for you and diner-y (versus Green Owl, which is fantastic but sometimes feels TOO healthy). All the sandwhiches I've tried have been great, and the pie is SOOO good - especially any one with peanut butter in it. Service can be a little slow and invisible, at times, but the food makes it totally worth it. Looking forward to hitting it up again in the fall.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DjvVINffcfQcUA75SanlRA", "review_id": "U2lFuwAl0wmTZh_IQOYjLw", "text": "Stopped here on the way home from the Dells because you bastards said it was good and guess what!? I AGREE!\n\nAside from the fact that it was freezing cold in there, I realllllllllly enjoyed the hell our of this place. First of all, the menu is composed of a bunch of awesome dishes; I wanted to order everything on the menu. It was as if they had scanned the portion of my brain that deals with Amanda eating habits and wrote a menu based on the data collected from the scan. Fettucini Alfredo and a turkey dinner!? Blue Plate, you shouldn't have! I'll order both!\nActually, I got a turkey sandwich with avocado on it. I realllllly like avocado. I really like turkey sandwiches, too, and let me tell you Blue Plate did not disappoint. Everything was mad good from the salad to the fries to the sandwich.\n\nCheap prices, good portions... If you're in the area I definitely suggest you hit this place up. Mail me the leftovers!", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AUvVtaSCLusTJiTpufZSwQ", "review_id": "S7ScUBfGcizYmKtzyW9TqA", "text": "I've been to Monty's at least once for every meal. The omelettes are to die for, huge in quantity unique in ingredients- highly recommend the spinach and feta. The salads are the same thing, definitely large and delicious. Last night I went for dinner and got the meatless loaf, and now I want the recipe for the cashew gravy (if my memory serves me correctly, it was cashew...) to put on EVERYTHING. Amazing shakes and malts complete the perfect comfort/diner food experience.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6pe8xLncmf2F35Lh0olr4w", "review_id": "-RUnz7CbUCHv4rC-w1IlnQ", "text": "Monty's is obviously a popular and beloved place, judging by the number of reviews, and rightly so. Hard to beat the combination of an old-school setting and really good food. The only knock against it is the crowds, especially for weekend breakfast. But do make an effort to have breakfast there sometime - the donut French toast is fantastic. They also have great pies and desserts, and they do all the diner standards really well.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ymu-skJBNYejuqbpAYbmaw", "review_id": "o5ytZhMPxbDExvI9QuUvqQ", "text": "Oh my why didn't I review this place, like, a year ago?  \n\nWhat's not to like about Monty's.  The only bad thing (which is really a great thing) is all menu choices, especially if you're a vegetarian.  It's sort of scaled-up-diner-food-meets-comfort-food, then add a fair share healthy options.  And great prices.  And great service.  Although it's not on Willy St. it still has the same friendly neighborhood atmosphere.  \n\nSo I've been to Monty's twice, both times late morning, and was seated and served quickly.  The first visit a friend and I split the spinach and feta omelet which was great and large enough for both of us, and a third friend had the salmon hash.  After our meal Monty himself (well, not sure if it was the Real Monty, so lets say the chef) came out to ask us how our meal was.  The second visit I went with a lunch item and ordered chicken fried steak, also great and the portions were easily enough for two people.  Once again Monty came out and greeted his diners!  Ordered a piece of Fat Elvis cake to go, which is banana cake layered with peanut butter fudge icing and topped with chocolate icing. Yum!", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_El9O8sv3NRPgrKKr1fIRQ", "review_id": "YKRPkpvoZLBvrSuP_0U1oQ", "text": "Yum! Monty's was absolutely adorable. After eating dinner there I can say with certainty this will become one of my new regulars. Right when I walked in I knew it would be a place I would enjoy. The atmosphere was that of an older, trendy diner and had a quick moving, upbeat, friendly staff making the atmosphere even more enjoyable. My friend got the artichoke sandwich, delicious, and I got the chicken in a pie, right from grandma's kitchen. Afterwards we ordered a red velvet cupcake which was to die for, and all for under $15. We shared great conversation and didn't feel at all rushed, our waitress was great. She made recommendations and shared jokes with us, not seeming to put up a front at all. I will be going back sooner rather than later.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "cNOrr2yuQ3zNCMtLAhWueg", "review_id": "-L01SIgukHsN7muVh-WaFw", "text": "In my opinion, almost all restaurants in the Madison area are bland. People may hate me for thinking it, but I don't care. There's no spice, little flavor, and it's gotten to the point where I just don't really go out, because I'm sick of wasting my money on mediocre food.\n\nIt got to the point where I thought my tastebuds were dying.\n\nEnter Monty's Blue Plate. I had the meatless loaf sammich, and it was awesome, though it tasted nothing like meatloaf. The waffle fries? delicious. The dipping sauce? Don't even think of stealing a dip. I will bite you.\n\nThere was so much I wanted. I will be back, perhaps tomorrow. I will find excuses to wander to the east side, then say \"While I'm here, I might as well hit Monty's\".\n\nAll-in-all, Monty's is making my life better. Thank you Monty's.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "bvJvqYTSnStE8QL5fSJCkw", "review_id": "5M98JjFZSpXzPhGQsMRdTQ", "text": "Okay, I straight up ordered the \"heathen vegans shoplifter's delight\" because of the name.  \n\nI'm not proud of my devil may care attitude when it comes to ordering food, but reckless abandon at Monty's has proven fruitful.\n\nDelightful meal.  Everything about it matched the hippy dippy quarky way of MadCity life.  Service was a shade slow and it wasn't crowded by any means, but I had good company.  Who cares.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Uss1qdaOi3P8YjLBo1qyoQ", "review_id": "Z2ZETpHZZHRSq7NnNJcsIQ", "text": "Friendly staff and nice selection of vegetarian options.  Food is just okay, not great.  Makes me wonder why everyone likes Food Fight so much.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qpTR-5Ks2cj0tJnwR7UL6Q", "review_id": "b-iZDEnJedUzFkYReVp8yA", "text": "Eh. This place is \"fine\". I'm not terribly impressed with it. I could probably get better breakfast somewhere else. Plus its ALWAYS so so so busy in there. I like that they have a ton of vegetarian options. Which is rare for breakfast places. But meh. Its not amazing food.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Jdkge1tR9lCp7E8tV7HfQQ", "review_id": "cRAHxeecu-qzJcnPjcqX9w", "text": "One of madison's best restaurants. Casual, come as you are atmosphere.  Best meatloaf and other comfort foods on the planet.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EEYwj6_t1OT5WQGypqEPNg", "review_id": "hF55w5cqNkvwwxHgKkRb2w", "text": "Pros:\nVegetarian Meatloaf of the Gods (with a yummy peanut gravy)\nLots of cakes/pies\n\nCons:\nSlow and often rude service\nAwful bloody maries (suuper salty) \nOvercooked poached eggs\nIs it just me or is it always cold in there?", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3ZsRmBdR2qxpsIkYnYMYIg", "review_id": "xglN7X5NnLJRPfUFYWFRnA", "text": "Great place, I visited there this weekend and the service was blazing fast. I had the goat cheese chicken sandwich and it was excellent!", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cLi_GrU-Nq0hmUcICMWCBg", "review_id": "q05N3aqpSKh2gJ38IJFepg", "text": "If your vegetarian or not you will LOVE this place...  I think they put crack in their food its so good! I like everything here, but I take it to go.. I hate being the creep lone diner - no Table for One ... There is on weird waiter I must admit but the food is so good .... I like their hash and their tofu scramble ...", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IDA4bylvzSmyP66aP2Rg4Q", "review_id": "YkGuEhtWWlBgxNiz6qgz6g", "text": "I worship Monty's. Yummy food. Service is usually great (but there are the occasional slip-ups).  \n\nSmall dining room; booth seats and bar seating (try to grab a bar stool so you don't have to wait in line).  Wait can range from 15-30 minutes, I've never waited longer but probably would.  Breakfast is my favorite, although lunch is great too.  I usually get the regular, eggs, potatoes, bacon/sausage and biscuit.  I switch my biscuit out for toast (I just don't like biscuits, sorry!).  My mom, the vegan, usually orders her regular tofu scrambler...not bad!  But the potatoes are why I'm there.  They give you plenty and it usually looks like I haven't even touched my meal after I'm done. \n\nTry the Meatloaf sandwich for lunch. Yum!  There waffle fries are also delicious. They have a display of pies in the front, though I've never tried them.  The delicious breakfast, nice staff, and cozy environment sold me.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qOYI9O0ecMJ9VaqcM9phNw", "review_id": "u7B2CgXDrGFTS8-vd_ZgTg", "text": "Service was great and I like the atmosphere but I wouldn't say it's anything special (except for the the shakes and meatloaf - fit for the gods for sure!).", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gcIypBAVo4JYRRTYNzZEGw", "review_id": "XniCFTzy9U4rl2kzEE8UQw", "text": "Awesome dougnuts!\nGreat place to take the grandparents--there is something that everyone will like.\nGreat coffee.  \nNice new 'local meats' section of the menu.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LP9_GZmG4bad8aMXeRohow", "review_id": "RLDMsBAi-zQ8YdbyIom9pQ", "text": "I have returned again and again for Monty's eggs mornay. When I first ordered it I thought I was getting a typical eggs benedict for breakfast but then something so much better came out. Eggs mornay is eggs benedict made with a mornay sauce instead of hollondaise sauce. The mornay sauce is creamier and peppery! It is so good. I once met a man who ordered a different breakfast but asked for a side of the mornay sauce to dip his potatoes in...that's my kind of breakfast!\n\nI've had their burgers and meatloaf as well, both are equally good but I keep coming back for the eggs mornay! I've also had their red velvet cupcakes which are pretty great too!", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "A_kLpwNXJrjO0tODhKn-Fw", "review_id": "HiLmOAaf9iS_LdzX7co7lA", "text": "When I was in Madison as a student I loved to go to the Blue Plate with friends because they always had options for the meat eaters and the vegetarians. As a former vegetarian, I think I first came here when I was a vegetarian. It was a long time ago. The diner theme is part of the aesthetic here, and my favorite dishes are the meat loaf, and the breakfast scrambles. My friend and I got two big breakfasts and the service was good on what looked like a crazy-busy Sunday brunch-rush. The coffee dude was keeping our cups full and warm as our server was moving past us bringing out amazing plates of super fresh food, yet always checking with us to see how we were doing. Busy, high quality standards, and lots of great cakes and pies if you have any room. I used to get the pie/cake to go, but not this time. \n\nIt is just wonderful to see a place that was good over 10 years ago, still keeping its standards high and keeping people like me wishing they still lived in Madison! Great place. Great food. Great people.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_IbCCi-yygZzCB_AQ2LbLQ", "review_id": "nGfbxWVYET0ymfiocJUUnQ", "text": "Really love it here, I would come here a lot more often if it were easier to get a table during meal times.\n\nThe space is totally retro, very comfortable and has the chill feel of Madison. There isn't really seating for groups larger than about six people, and even then it can be a squeeze.\n\nI've always considered their meals to be very consistent, which is key. My favorite thing is their GBLT and waffle fries. The sandwich has some awesome chipotle sauce that gives it a special kick and the guac is always fresh tasting.\n\nAnother highlight: alcoholic milkshakes, hell yeah! \n\nI like the range of the menu, there are many vegetarian and vegan options, and breakfast is served allllll day!\n\nThe staff is always very friendly, service can be a little slow, but it generally isn't an issue because the place is pretty small.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S2sR5g_eU__Cr02fycB1PQ", "review_id": "U55krYrnYKhgKqBN2_CYdQ", "text": "Excellent food.  The biscuits are amazing, the fruit fresh and ripe, and I had the best piece of French silk pie I've ever had at this place.  I've only ordered breakfast, but they do have an expansive menu that includes a nice selection of foods (including vegan).  \n\nThe atmosphere is probably what stops me from going there more---it's just not my cup of tea.  The lighting is harsh and the seats can be kinda uncomfortable.  Last time I went, I was freezing!\n\nBut don't let that stop you.  There's an amazing bakery display case in the front that is worth a stop alone.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oLFchtcwhj36N0XRWGUKRA", "review_id": "bShvIIqfKpQv9cXJFYdeng", "text": "Monty's Blue Plate has consistently satisfied me year in and year out. They are a corner stone as far as diners go in Madison. If you are looking for something hearty and kind of old fashioned, I suggest the meat loaf of the gods, perfectly done and very filling. If you are a veg head or perhaps vegan, the heathen vegan's shoplifter delight is a must. Monty's I love you!!", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ASga8Z46hTZgydJqjyKHvA", "review_id": "SlXlHyqHW_nZCWpo7bxMCg", "text": "Monty's is a place you can go where the veg selections don't feel like an afterthought.  Order \"The Sheldon\"...  Trust me.  Also, amazing waitstaff and very good coffee", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "kYGPt0kFvkc1ItH3G_dT4w", "review_id": "pXMHK0dwY3gPy_xI_EmmZA", "text": "Monty's, Monty's......I love you Monty's. I love your grilled chicken salad. I love all your sandwiches. I love the coffee and fountain drinks. I get frustrated when the wait is long....and I'm sorry..the pies are beautiful and the fillings are delicious, but the pie crusts are NOT flaky. You can't have a pie without a flaky crust. It aint fitting! I wish you would open up a Monty's in Fitchburg! I love you Monty's!", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "EEYwj6_t1OT5WQGypqEPNg", "review_id": "VR4xh7NWCVQrw7cTJYAfwg", "text": "After posting my 2-star review, I received a message from a manager at Monty's, asking if he could send me some vouchers and if I would be willing to give them another try. I happily did that, and got the vouchers soon after! I have since been back to Monty's twice, once for breakfast and another time for dinner. \n\nThe service has been great both times; prompt and friendly. The food is pretty good, and is definitely a good value. The prices might not be super cheap, but you get a lot of food! I've gotten poached eggs twice since I wrote my more negative review of Monty's, and both times the eggs have been cooked perfectly.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wXMAg8rRGq0a4d8Vi7ReOw", "review_id": "pujSimcv-E7uqh3gxKWAyw", "text": "This place has classic American diner written all over it.  I have yet to have even a subpar experience at this place.\n\n\"So, tell me abou the food\" you ask.  I've been to Monty's for breakfast, and lunch and have had a consistently great meal every time.  The breakfast menu offers up your standards.  Heaping portions of eggs and bacon accompany a decent cup of coffee early in the morning.  \n\nTheir sandwiches are delicious and massive.  The burgers offer a unique collection of flavorings and are made with beef sourced from Black Earth Farms... a big plus from any foodie in the city.  Definitely break the bank and opt in for the waffle fries... and by break the bank I mean scrounge your pockets for the extra quarter the cost.  They are YUMMMMMY\n\nThe only knock I have on this place is the overall vibe.  The staff always goes above and beyond what I would expect, but the whole 50s diner scene never really held a special place in my heart.  Even with saying that, I'll definitely be back many, many times.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "yxHnHENAwM1wlwd5SdS-aA", "review_id": "I2KM7j956feigtUoBsQnCQ", "text": "If I could give this place 10 stars I would. I've been coming here since opened and it is consistently the best. Breakfast all day, more than just burgers and fries, deserts, beer selection....I can't rave enough.\n\nThe meatloaf of the Gods is to die for and their Just Coffee roast (their own blend) is so amazingly good I have my mom buy it and send it up to me in Minneapolis. It's that good.\n\nSome of the people that work there have been there since I was a kid. Its a neighborhood place where you're bound to run into people you know and I make a point to go there at least twice while I'm home to visit.\n\nYay Monty's!", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C3Tk4Ty2PbfnK8-Ji7OciQ", "review_id": "HXQ5g9GETsENEuMJXU3wuQ", "text": "I like Monty's food--breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all very good--but I just can't help thinking that it's overpriced when I go there.  It seems like it should be diner-priced . . . but almost $9 for a grilled cheese seems a bit steep to me.  Their desserts are to die for, though.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ttnLOyCGUAn4-wynQTMJSg", "review_id": "JNWJMF8e-OJ24YxpT95Bmw", "text": "What a great place for brunch, not to mention filling!\n\nI've only been there once, but had to try it because I kept getting so many recommendations. I had the chicken salad sandwich, not to saucy or creamy, and fresh. It had chopped chicken and salad on a ciabatta roll. it had a great flavor. I also switched out the fries for the house potatoes, which were also very good!\n\nMy boyfriend decided to go with breakfast and had the Huevos Rancheros, he loved it and said he would definitely get it again. He's a picky eater so if he says something like that I trust that the food is good. \n\nI also ordered one of their specialty milk shakes with coffee in it. What an amazing drink!!! \n\nI would definitely go back over and over again! And I'll wait with no problem because that usually means that the food is worth it...", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "2QmJjVF5cVaXAZxlkJLNjA", "review_id": "PGN6eFq4Jz8Gk99MJKoPBA", "text": "On the return drive from the north, we wanted a fun, local diner with great food. Yelp recommended the BPD as all of the above.\n\nWhen you walk in you are immediately presented with a series of sinister pies. All shapes, sizes and flavors. Man I gotta save room for that. We went to our booth and were immediately surrounded by families and folks just having desserts: exactly what we were looking for.\n\nFor dinner, we had a very delicious chicken pie (how comforting, yet nuked perhaps?) and a vegan burger that was amazing! I have honestly never had such a delicious vegan burger. After reviewing the menu I quickly realized there were many vegan options. Excellent!\n\nIn all, our simple dinner came to $22 for both. We skipped the dessert simply because we ran out of room in our tums.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "q1BK60UjzZqLLaYJUMRaFQ", "review_id": "p5KNzlUZQuwl8LdPFoP_Ug", "text": "My girlfriend and I stopped here for dinner last night and we were both impressed with the quality and the price of the diner food. The beef is local, from Black Earth, and the coffee is their own blend. The cupcakes were awesome!! Our waitress was really friendly and prompt also.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ULTxI4RLnZfdq1EFxJJAQQ", "review_id": "-Owl3ATkAscObWLLp9r-GA", "text": "The service is excellent, the atmosphere a time capsule of a 50s diner & the food is some of the best diner fair I've ever had. \n\nThe Meatloaf is called the \"Meatloaf of the Gods,\" and it truly is. I don't even like Meatloaf and I literally savored each bite of this culinary masterpiece. It is extremely filling because it is made with nutrient rich local meat, savory vegetables & topped with the best gravy I've ever tasted. Yum!  For $10, how can't it be \"As good as it gets?\"\n\nIf you like pie, also make sure to get a slice. It is delicious!", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "p5QIAR4nshID89WvPCs0iQ", "review_id": "OyY7nhyAMQGwqAJn7IUzBA", "text": "It was our first time visiting Monty's Blue Plate Diner and we will be going back our next time in Madison!\n\nFun atmosphere, great food, nice variety on the menu and not overwhelming, excellent service, AWESOME desserts, great prices...we only wish there was another one close to where we live :)", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6h9_R5kr4YYYuQbPxgCjcw", "review_id": "sWY4PII3GAsKmsIx5XoNBg", "text": "Yum & cool. Zucchini pancakes! Feeling like you want retro? Monty's is the place.  Madison has the best food, this place is should on your list to try.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4bsu8DLfDkBV84RKn6UmcA", "review_id": "NfXWSQJCHzHM087e5bTPng", "text": "Gross, disgusting, rip-off. This place makes me seriously doubt the Madisonian palate. I had a cheeseburger from here a few nights ago. I asked for medium - which to Monty's means completely raw in random spots. Aside from the random rawness, the burger tasted like it was over seasoned with pepper. The meat was of absolute shit quality, the bottom bun was soggy (probably from undercooked meat juices), and I did get it to go. Thanks for the ketchup and mustard packets - now that's classy. I have no reason to set foot in this place. Every experience I've had up to point makes me wonder why I bothered to return one more time. Maybe there's something wrong with my palate, but to be honest, I'm pretty certain that there's not. East side institution? What a joke!", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "PjyPRdCNE7r6kl6arggcYw", "review_id": "ynlIOtEPRG_lsAykB5IbXA", "text": "I haven't been to Monty's in at least 15 years, so it was really nice to visit Madison and return to find it just as great as I remember.  Great atmosphere and excellent service.  Really excellent service. I had the Blackened Salmon Salad, which was great - I love that they have some healthy options.  My kids opted for pancakes, eggs and bacon - all good.  My husband, who usually comments on how expensive a meal outside McDonald's is, actually made a \"hey reasonable price\" sort of comment.  That's sayin' something for the value!", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zUAY1gT9XXesqxBJerDe0Q", "review_id": "6aCWaQJlJ_vUQMgR4RCtyQ", "text": "We stop here regularly and are generally pleased with the food.  Huge servings generally mean a two for one deal -- you get dinner and lunch the next day.  Vegetarian/vegan options as well as old fashioned meat choices like fried chicken and meatloaf.  All are quite tasty.  \n\nThe only real disappointment is the desserts.  They LOOK great in the prominent display case, but they just don't have much going for them except fat and sugar.  It would be good for the fruit pies to taste a little like fruit and the chocolate desserts to have the richness and depth of chocolate.  Just lots of fat and sugar so that generally, all the desserts taste about the same.  The crumble-top pies are problematic both in terms of flavor and texture (and the fat/sugar problem).  That explains my 3-star review. \n\n Long story short, come for dinner and stop for frozen custard on the way home.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NN21fMW85Mj-_F-RrSawnw", "review_id": "vrg5zhbZ32COyUS_p-OJOA", "text": "I've been coming here since I was in middle school and it was the cool place to hang out on half-days. 6 orders of waffle fries, anyone?\n\nWe went last night for an early dinner and squeezed 7 people into a booth. I got blueberry pancakes (LOVE breakfast all day) and they were okay.  My friend's french toast came with apple butter though, and slathered on top of the pancakes = much better pancakes.  Around the table there were also a few types of burgers, a meatloaf sandwich, a fruit plate, and a whole lot of milkshakes and sundaes. Big let down: they were out  of over half of the mix-ins for the milkshakes/sundaes. You can't have a dirt cup without gummy worms!\n\nOverall, I've always liked it here. Service can be hit or miss. Food is pretty good. Milkshakes are hurt-your-teeth sweet.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "r4qkA5QLYm-vOZoBdL91EA", "review_id": "osX_XTGGSYpuoVMqLEEsJQ", "text": "The meatloaf in every form is superb. There are three options, meatless, sandwich, and entree, and they are all 'of the gods.' Absolute favorite place.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "v3dbIu8qB2FuOJHOv_ZJrA", "review_id": "fR9L5IUSrhrwNlg9RNBeLQ", "text": "Monty's is one of the many mind-boggling Food Fight restaurants that is a Madison favorite despite serving mediocre food. \n\nI've eaten one good dish here: the TNT BLT (tempeh and tomato). And the chocolate shake is good if you need to consume an extraordinary number of calories on any given day.\n\nThe last time I went, I did so because a friend told me the restaurant is attempting to make a switch to more sustainability-conscious, organic food. I ordered chili that was pretty much inedible. On another night, my boyfriend ordered a soup that was, again, inedible. \n\nI can imagine that people like to come here because the restaurant resembles an old-school diner and has booths, which are fun for kids to sit in. But the food quality is generally average to poor. The brunch I've had is tasteless and limited, and you are not getting fresh eggs unless you order them over easy. \n\nThe only reason I give Monty's two stars is because its pies are great. And once in a while, I can stomach a TNT BLT because someone I'm with persuades me to give Monty's one . . . more . . . try.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ql5nnFYr6x-yg45UAiTiBQ", "review_id": "fyvWyviUeP0a6iYuF2tIjg", "text": "I recently visited Madison and went to Monty's.  Monty's is honestly such a great diner.  I especially love their chicken pot pie...very filling and so, so good.  The turkey soup is really yummy as well.  And the pies...absolutely amazing!!  \n\nI really like the feel of the restaurant.  It's a great a place to go to and meet up with friends for sure.  Great service as well!  (Leslie is an awesome server:-)\n\nOverall, a great diner all around.  Highly suggest (especially the desserts!)", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "T6cQL7i_xV-PepOfPQXeeg", "review_id": "4eMWo4HEXAfLPZD8j9Dfsw", "text": "There's nothing I can add to the reviews here other than to say this is truly a five star diner.  \n\n5 star exterior, 5 star interior, 5 star clean bathrooms\n5 star cheery cool and efficient people who work there\n5 star artichoke salad with a 5 star \"side\" bean salad that you could take home and have for lunch the next day: it's BIG!\n\n5 star shakes and burgers and other old school diner food in addition to all the 5 star new wave veggie & organic options\n\nNext time I'm in Madison I'd like to try it for breakfast.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XVLmOR8MBeW1241gI_CMCg", "review_id": "S10TiexgBx7sb8tCdHMmTA", "text": "good diner food with lot's of tasty vegetarian options and with pie or cheesecake for dessert...", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UVp6EOBPEW63CIzejVNjWA", "review_id": "tt1et-wKC-H0gapN8ifhjw", "text": "This place has it all: a huge menu that's perfectly executed, loads of vegetarian/vegan options (yet plenty to keep the meat-eaters happy), local and organic options, and quick service... and all the while they keep the prices appropriately cheap for a diner. \n\nI've found everything there to be tasty, and the place is always clean. Their Heathen Vegan Shoplifter's Delight sandwich is possibly the best thing I've ever tasted. The only downside is that I'm always too full to try one of their great looking desserts!", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hbq7RBmUFmg-zNSKRkMOnA", "review_id": "ahJv6_Pl1P3an0RXMspvhA", "text": "Yucky greasy food.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "f09UUBroZOmhSJlwr8-7RA", "review_id": "qx-nAmPW-UP1r8UDL6oIHA", "text": "It's a cute place.  The service was excellent. It was hard to choose from all the great-sounding items on the menu.  For the first ten minutes of my visit, I was really happy with it.  Then the food came.\n\nOhmigod, it was GROSS!  I ordered fettuchini with goat cheese, expecting a pile of noodles, some alfredo-ish sauce and cheese over the top, and maybe if I was lucky a few pine nuts or tomato bits or herbs.  Nuh-uh.\n\nIt was like somebody took a huge glob of cafeteria noodles, rolled them around in a cup of grated cheese, put a stick of butter on top and microwaved the whole mess on high for a minute.  The garlic bread was the kind of roll you'd use to make a sub sandwich dipped in some garlic butter.  My dog has deposited more appealing piles on the back lawn after gorging on leftovers.   Checking out the other tables, I doubt anything else would have been a better choice.\n\nThis is what they call comfort food--what Mom would give you to cheer you up after your Little League team lost or something.  I suppose people like this stuff because of the emotional connotations, I don't know.  My actual mom knew how to cook.  She would have called this stuff \"white food.\"  The servings are huge, except for the side salad which could have fit in a teacup.\n\nMany people love this diner.  If you're a mac-and-cheese type person, you may very well love it too.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zi_IeOTyioDcsVSJze7SBQ", "review_id": "c2notFsp9RznEJ-g8kIUbQ", "text": "Sweet potato hash is fantastic!  The tofu scramble has a bit of a spicy kick and is a great option for vegans.  In fact, their veg dishes are just plain good. Service is very friendly and their cheesecake is very creamy and delicious.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IORZRljfUkedhh1SGMthTA", "review_id": "kzvQCuMv_JtBgrYli5Nxbw", "text": "Super Vegan/Vegetarian friendly, and can will accommodate any and all tastes!\n\nThe menu is pretty much impossible to choose from, since there are so many delicious items on it. I usually break down and get one of their awesome burgers. I only travel to Madison once every couple years to visit family, and I frequently think back to how yummy their Walnut veggie patties are.\nMy Grammy always orders a chocolate malt and the waffle fries (which are top-notch). She's 93, and she knows what's up.\nThis is the place to be.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "g0qtpa3Z5yF1P4mKuU1X8Q", "review_id": "1CwFulzCCGYwAp5o_crQ9w", "text": "One of my favorite brunch spots in Madison.  Good vegan and vegetarian options as well.  I'm a meat-eater and have had one or two of their all veggie dishes and been very impressed (I like the tofu scrambler)  Another favorite is whatever the scrambler of the day is.  Good reuben for lunch too.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "o60FTuZsKwQn3i7tffTJ6g", "review_id": "hj0x2yjxhLCesyY244Y-jg", "text": "I really loved this restaurant! Homestyle, diner food with a twist - including lots of options for vegetarians. The service was outstanding, as people beyond my primary server helped ensure that my drink was full and needs addressed.\n\nI had the Ultimate Mac, and it sure was ultimate! The best mac n' cheese I've ever had. The portion size was definitely enough for two to share. I tried not to think about the calories that I was consuming when I downed the entire bowl plus the two pieces of garlic bread that came with it.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h4fjgz-44HFE_kGy6p8P-w", "review_id": "JFpOoStFuG9cG6Eu5ka2vA", "text": "Everything here was okay. The food was okay, the service was pretty good, and um... the atmosphere was okay?\n\nThere's nothing particularly compelling here for me to write about. My food was enjoyable, but nothing to write home about. There seemed to be a lot of vegetarian options, but since I'm not vegetarian in the least, that didn't make much difference to me. Again, the service was pretty good and our server was friendly, but overall nothing too exciting.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xSI7zNvo6UBrcdmRO4fAWg", "review_id": "g_YFVnPD8sCQlrKTYCfFog", "text": "A late night dessert run with my pregnant bestie led to a Monty's revelation:\nThey now serve (organic, classy) Sassy Cow ice cream, have even nicer and more delectable cheesecakes and their brownie sundae puts the Ella's Sparkled Kazoo to shame. \n\nPost-brownie sundae, bestie's baby to-be kicked. \n\nI think it was the hot fudge.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qGovLmiXroxztb-X2cftiQ", "review_id": "aFbBvwv3Pcg8WPnez3QCOQ", "text": "Its a great place.  Both me and my wife thought it had a great summer feel in the 50s.  What's nice about it is that it has a Madison vegetarian twist.  If we would've been hungrier the pies looked amazing but our bellies had reached their capacity.\n\nOverall quality, its traditional american diner feel w/ a twist of Madison.  Great spot for a sit down lunch on a road trip.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sd4kstHD9zl4UIG47mSUCw", "review_id": "kj6tpLuFDWRSMnGeQ5wc-g", "text": "I LOVE this place-I went to L'Etoile on Friday night and Monty's Blue Plate on Saturday afternoon-guess where I had the better meal?!?  Monty's won by a landslide-a giant bowl of veggie chili, a square of jalapeno corn bread as big as my head and a slice of chocolate rasberry pie a la mode.  It doesn't get much better than this folks!  I cannot wait to go back, I've actually had a dream about that pie!", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VmjDXbu4oRseDwsLW9Qe1w", "review_id": "VNpF-AgIy2FiuPiY51EMqA", "text": "Whenever I get the chance to stop over in this great city I always try to swing by Monte's. The service is friendly but don't expect to be looked into every 2 minutes. Which personally I prefer. This has a very local feel and the prices are just right.\n\nI had the Blue Plate special with egg whites. It was wonderful. Not greasy. The artichoke sandwhich is also off of the hook! Very good down home food all the way around and extremely reasonably priced. Especially coming from the West Coast.\n\nThe other added bonus is Monte's is located in the Willy Street area...the more eclectic part of \"downtown\".", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jyfHvz-9Qg_Drw3Iqhw8Mw", "review_id": "aJNuKINZb0WfPg69XlKwYA", "text": "I have no idea what kind of Michelin 4-star restaurant some of these reviewers are used to, but their poor ratings of this Madison staple are not to be taken seriously. \n\nComing from someone who's worked professionally in the food industry for the better part of the past decade, in bars, cafes, diners, organic kitchens, and hotels, this diner-style family eatery will always remain one of my absolute favorite places to go, for any meal of the day. This, more than any other restaurant in Madison, is what I missed when we moved away. \n\nLet's review:\n1. One of the most creative, delicious, varied, and comprehensive vegetarian and vegan menus I've ever seen, especially for a place that specializes in heartwarming diner-style dishes. I'm a dedicated omnivore, and my favorite things to order off the menu were the Heathen Vegan Shoplifter's Delight, and the Zucchini Potato Pancakes (both vegan).\n2. The person who complained about the terrible service...I have no idea what she was talking about. In the 4 years I lived in Madison, I ate there on an average of once a month, and my servers were always friendly, responsive, and as prompt as could be expected during varied levels of busy-ness. \n3. The cook regularly comes out to chit-chat and joke with the customers. It's always a treat. :)\n4. They work hard to support local farmers, with dedicated local and organic specials featuring produce, meats and dairy from area growers. \n5. Their homemade biscuits are to DIE for.\n6. Try the pies. And the cakes. Do it. If you can't eat another bite, take a slice home. I promise, you won't regret it!\n\nI've never had a disappointing meal there. I miss it like a long-lost lover.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ehESZ1ntgrVZrWWff9MZ4Q", "review_id": "6FtpdSYPhNSHHT4uACGa8A", "text": "One of our favorite Madison restaurants!  Great food (most of the time) and fast.  The non-booth side feels like a cafeteria, though, since the tables are so close together.  Great desserts too!", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9yAlDI62cUJtYQXtnVqkoQ", "review_id": "Jn7YC7bq518twJvQSuxnlg", "text": "If I had a friend from overseas come to visit, and he asked me to show him what good American food was like, I know without a doubt this would be the place that I would display to him with great national pride. Actually, I take all my friends who come to visit Madison to Monty's. I once had a friend visiting who was on a very strict diet (gluten free + fasting for lent) with me and she had a good three pages of vegetarian and gluten-free menu to choose from.\n\nThis shouldn't scare off those looking for a greasy spoon, however, because you're free to order something at the complete opposite of that spectrum. Bacon grilled cheese, donut french toast, chicken fried steak, alcoholic milkshakes...You name it, they probably have it. My one piece of advice is that you should probably look at the menu ahead of time because it is so expansive that you could spend as much as a half hour just trying to make up your mind.\n\nBe prepared to wait a long time if coming in during the weekend brunch rush. Do not be deterred, it is completely worth every second.\n\nFor what it's worth this is probably my #1 favorite restaurant in Madison, if not my favorite restaurant ever.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-hwN2juKYn-KTxa2WBYLnw", "review_id": "c_kJ-hdP7zAIwDrB7drftg", "text": "We've eaten at Monty's a number of times and have always had good food there.   Service has also been good to excellent.   The veggie quesadilla is quite good.   Their prices are a little higher than we would like.\nBathroom and restaurant is very clean. \nWhen we are in the mood for something vegetarian Monty's is a safe bet.\nI wouldn't really say I'm a fan but they do enough right to get 4 stars.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "e5zoBfeNPYGeVV8QdeRTCQ", "review_id": "6IgcN7liDkOvsm2e4A9Orw", "text": "Been several times and always the same. Fun space, menu reads very well and you expect to get a great meal, but food is totally plain and unexciting. All hat, not cattle.  Don't waste the time or money, many better options around town.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "scf-19xt_q_E2biaYRdI5g", "review_id": "jI_lK9-gqiWpuNO71HjRpg", "text": "I'm willing to shell out four stars.  I have not yet had anything bad on the menu.  The atmosphere is always pleasant.  Sometimes it does feel, however, that the wait staff pulls preference on the regulars.  If I lived in the area it would be a constant.\n\nI do love how everything served is local.  The milkshakes are so close to being the best in the area.  So close.  The pies on the other hand . . .  Word.\n\nIf you have a choice to make for eats in that part of town,  just go.  Take it all in and be satisfied.  Also, plan on going back.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kg7XG7NmzuY2ULAzTUqlZA", "review_id": "8zOjBiW57XacH93rhz6e0w", "text": "Not great but not bad. On the healthful side, I had a Mediterranean platter that was quite tasty. It had hummus, quinoa salad and pita with cucumber salad. I enjoyed the fact that while this is something of an old-fashioned diner, my choices were not restricted to burgers and shakes. Although they do have shakes. Good looking ones at that, made with Sassy Cow ice cream. I opted for blueberry pie and was very disappointed. The blueberries were of the frozen variety and sour. There was nothing to hold them together, so they fell out of the flavorless crust individually. I was glad I asked for it a la mode, because the ice cream was the only thing that saved it. I had been really excited by the variety of pies and cakes at the counter but either they are not homemade or they are made by people who don't like to bake. Either way, I would not order pie here again. But I would come back for breakfast all day or some of the other menu items. Fun ambiance, particularly for kids (I was with one who thoroughly enjoyed his Mickey Mouse pancakes!)...Oh, and they have booze.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CYst8wmASTF5U5JWUe9Zmg", "review_id": "WoayVU1Poq9dY8arLkS84g", "text": "A solid diner specializing in scratch-made breakfasts and sandwiches. The local who brought be here said that Monty's tries to use local meats, veggies, etc. and I applaud that (especially in Wisconsin where all the local stuff is typically top-notch). I tried the Wisconsin salmon breakfast hash that was tasty and I cleaned my plate, but the dish was just a tad dry and needed a little something extra to make it more than the minced and griddled sum of its parts. Breakfast potatoes were solid and didn't provoke the usual request for Cholula/Tabasco. I appreciated the fact that fresh fruit is offered as a side with most breakfasts. Definitely hit the spot. Our server was very attentive and was exceedingly patient with our sleep-deprived indecision before ordering.\n\nAfter glancing at the dessert case filled with ultra-decadent delights (cupcakes, cakes, etc.) I think I'd be up for returning on a future trip to Madison. A late-night sugar fix might be more in the cards than breakfast next time, though.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7D391kOjoqgq5wtQpKpyVA", "review_id": "oEeTu-lBf97tEFUZvzz24A", "text": "Food, decent.   Service, eh.\n\nWe were on the way back from Chicago and decided to eat in Madison.  I found Monty's online so we checked it out.\n\nThe neighborhood couldn't be cuter.  It was noonish on a Sunday, so it was busy.  We waited a short time for our table.  I liked how the person cleaning the table also put the silverware and water down.  It helps turn the tables over quicker and it satisfies those of us waiting.  But don't drink it all right away, you might not get more.\n\nI wanted the egg sandwich, but I also wanted lunch, so I decided on the Roast Chicken, bacon (none for me thanks) and goat cheese sandwich with bean salad.  Dining companion had the Turkey Club with bean salad.\n\nFood arrived pretty quick and my sandwich was excellent!  The bread was toasted perfectly and the chicken was not at all dry and the smear of goat cheese was great.  My dining companion liked his sandwich was well.   The bean salad could double as a chip dip, in fact I have a recipe just like it that I will now be serving as salad.\n\nWhat wasn't great was the service.  The food got dropped off and she never came back.  She was going to bring me more water, but we had with our glasses empty the WHOLE time we were eating.  We never saw her again.  We took out our credit card so if she did swing by she could take it and we could go.  If it weren't for the service we receive I would consider going back.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6OXrtWtZnZs95sLzO7JvQA", "review_id": "e32xaYOeBkB1gLgmvI3A0g", "text": "I had to write a 5-star review to offset some of the poor reviews.  This is probably the best restaraunt in Madison for vegetarians.  Food is delicious.  I woudn't even know which menu item to review; everything I've had is excellent. \n\nI'd like to see where some of these other reviewers recommend people eat.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4hXU4QNeEFT3Wdk1vHvWEg", "review_id": "HErvBwED-3xCKEDkdVXA9w", "text": "I always try and get here at least once when I go to Madison.  The food is always good.  I love the tofu scramble.  A great mix of traditional diner food with some great healthy alts.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xPbePTafE6ddPrUEVPsRCg", "review_id": "kPklpFEYDKAl4yO9xrBZcQ", "text": "I've been here a couple times. The food is outstanding. 2nd best biscuits this side of the Mason Dixon Line. And a cheese curd in my Bloody Mary? Yes, please and thank you. Can't wait to go back!", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8cuzNe9BjKvWh30nKSaqSw", "review_id": "TcMURudW6aafAKDgfWsmkw", "text": "My table ordered: and I sampled it all.\n\n- chicken pot pie with mashed potatoes\n(fantastic, but a bit heavy on the rosemary)\n\n- BLT with red fried potatoes\n(came with Guacamole. Nice surprise and flavor)\n\n- Chicken soup with side salad\n(good homemade taste & look)\n\n- Blueberry Pancakes with bacon\n(Fluffy, moist, loads of berries, crisp bacon)\n\n- French toast with sausage\n(great cinamon sugar, smaller portion, tasty sausage)", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pEyrl7jauiJczTCxKuBL0A", "review_id": "8ygUuNWKqY7UJ0tQO4DN-w", "text": "If you have poached eggs on your menu and do not know how to poach an egg do NOT offer it as an option. I got the breakfast item with spinach, mornay sauce ,and poached eggs, only to receive hard boiled eggs. It completely ruined the dish and my want to ever come back. Not to mention that the food is always mediocre. Not happy and not coming back.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oSA746-4MCJpWorJkzxqpQ", "review_id": "WGilGmsgxedIGwHm77im1Q", "text": "How have I never written a review for Monty's? \n\nVery often full of hipsters as well as old ladies having pie and coffee, Monty's is a Madison staple. A long-time fan of their french toast, I recently discovered their zucchini and potato pancakes. While I expected them to be small and dense like latkes, they were really more the size and shape of buttermilk pancakes. So much food! But really good.\n\nWhile I personally loathe meatloaf as a rule, my sister stands by their meatloaf and meatloaf sandwich as being the best around. \n\nAlways popular with the veggie/vegan crowd for the multitude of imitation food offerings, I stick with the bacon.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "aTBMUikidf6qUOk9so8wrw", "review_id": "SNrE6p3l1mvOoZB-BhAarg", "text": "Disregard the sniffy reviews by food snobs; Monty's is great at being what it is, a nouveau diner with an eclectic menu, welcoming to old and young, hipster and square, LGBT and straight,etc. Great breakfast items (French toast,omelettes, scramblers, pancakes) available around the clock, lots of comfort food veg and non-veg dishes (\"meatloaf of the gods\" enchiladas, chili, etc.). Everything is freshly prepared with good ingredients. Not to mention the delicious pies and cakes..coffee is meh but that's par for diners. Prices are reasonable, two can be stuffed for $30. Friendly service by the mostly college student/artsy young person staff. If you're looking for a good solid (but not fancy-shmancy) meal on the E. Side of Madison, can't do better than Monty's.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "79-SfAJa0rxdaDCsUYJm4Q", "review_id": "BmcOSyuTq0VnRhj0lfATZQ", "text": "Great diner--breakfast, pie, milkshakes?! Always a good experience. I recommend getting the breakfast burrito it is delicious.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ye4BvUAnvCAy2McNYl4-pQ", "review_id": "eXUWOQ1yBb73e-ZdJjJmzw", "text": "This was 1 of my final 2 breakfasts in the great state of WI as I am leaving for Seattle on Wednesday this week. My mother and I came here on her request to go someplace new before I left town. I had not been here myself so I took her up on the offer. Our food was great! Good service, great coffee, fast food prep from order to plates on the table as well. Had a decent flow of people coming in the whole morning as well which must say something about the place. I highly suggest the sweet potato hash for breakfast and do try a biscuit or 2 as well, great with some honey and coffee! Great prices as well.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "lC0KGXmIhyjzghBUlVnkhQ", "review_id": "2mOwSvmsVgxnDfiGevAyCA", "text": "Here's a lil story about SWEET potato corned beef hash. \n\nMonty's will make it for you if you ask nicely. \n\nThe end.\n\nAlright that was the short version for those with an inability to read more than a few lines... here's the lengthier more tasty version! \n\nAfter having some lunchie and being pleasantly surprised by their afternoon eats, I decided it was time to give MBPD a try for brekkie. Holy options batman. This isn't your typical eggs, griddle, sausage type of place. They have some really inspired creations, and it was hard for me to pick between two. The corned beef hash (served with typical white potatoes and the sweet potato hash... more interesting taters but no meat) Hold up, wait a minute, how do you get both? You ask nicely. Really nicely. And low and behold moments later I had a plate of blended potato perfection and some chipped meat. It was rad. Deliciously rad. And served with amazing fruit, not just crappy melon as is typical during morning meal time and the best I'M TALKING THE BEST biscuit I've ever eaten. And I'm a guy who's had a few biscuits in his day, so trust. \n\nNow don't going running over there saying, \"Corey said, Corey said!\" But if you happen to get a nice server and you happen to strike up some nice conversation nicely ask for hot tuber take on their standards. And be nice if they charge you a little more. They're combining two dishes to make you happy after all. \n\nNice.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "85nylCmAU6lQPlx2gRnQ2w", "review_id": "BGshoRX3p_LgByryqYUGvA", "text": "Stopped in this morning for breakfast and pie. They make great corned beef hash and home fries. The meat is hand cut from locally sourced beef, and all the ingredients are fresh and tasty. \nFor pie my server Kim surprised me with strawberry rhubarb ala mode. Again fresh and delightful.  \nMonty's offers fantastic diner food and a wide range of fruit and cream pies. You can't go wrong here.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "SFsmpHle0R2BBe2oTz3vJw", "review_id": "Nk-Xk5WiEDT_MPDoCGDtJA", "text": "Monty's Blue Plate and the Holy Grail of Corned Beef Hash. \n\nIf I were to write nothing else, I think the previous sentence sums up my new found appreciation for the place. \n\n\"Your mother was a hamster, and your father smelled of elderberries\" will never be uttered to an employee of Monty's. \n\nThe service was great, my coffee cup stayed full the entire meal, and the food was 'da bomb.' \n\nI'm eyeballing the Chorizo for my next visit, which will be sooner rather than later.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 12, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "lC0KGXmIhyjzghBUlVnkhQ", "review_id": "unTh-vMJlrh6ON_4qhA-zA", "text": "Monty's has quickly become my \"can you\" place. What do I mean by that...\n\n\"You know your chocolate malt pie... can you turn that into a shake?\" YES\n\n\"You know the fried onions that come on the open faced meatloaf sandwich... can you put those on a burger?\" YES\n\n\"You know the biscuit that comes with some breakfast items... can I swap my diner roll for a biscuit?\" YES\n\nThe staff is extremely friendly, always up for great conversation and recently I've taken to sitting at the counter which is a blast... your meal comes with a free show!\n\nSo when I say Monty's is my \"can you\" place, I mean it's a place that doesn't mind me being a brat. And if they ever say no? That'll be ok with me. I may go once a week instead of my typical 3-4 (seriously how does that happen?) but I'll still go!", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Z--cD6UD949c3vROUHwbSA", "review_id": "4jGJbqSzkqUqVJN6WWl1fg", "text": "I had attempted to go to Monty's Blue Plate Diner the last time I was in town, but it was so crowded that I was deterred and ended up at Ella's Deli for possibly the worst omelet of my life.  This time, I was determined to wait it out at Monty's for as long as it took - which ended up being only ten minutes at around 11:30 a.m. on a Sunday.  The wait was well worth every second.  My breakfast companion and I had the meatless meatloaf - a melange of carrots and other vegetables, covered in a cashew and sage gravy - and a caponata omelet, filled with a stew of perfectly-cooked, still-easily-recognizable vegetables and a pesto sauce made from basil grown out back.  Each bite of each dish was a delight.  I took home a slice of Reese's peanut butter cheesecake which I am hoping my son will find to be too rich for him because, uh huh!  That means I get to polish it off.  Can't wait to get back to Madison for another go-round at Monty's!", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CLKSlbyP_NL-JS6CNCGnFA", "review_id": "XQXhy1YKhGqoRZPNZT-3_A", "text": "Always loved this place, but last time we tried it had a terrible experience.  Wanted to order fish and was told they no longer served it.  About 5 minutes later the same waitress brings out a huge fish plate for the lady next to us.  We are like \" What the HECK\" ????  Needless to say if we are not good enough to eat what anyone else gets, then we are taking our business else where.  The food that we got was not that great this time anyway.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tdrkVgST2m9whFllYOxZRg", "review_id": "yJNLjbqa1moPRpJykhPS1g", "text": "A diner with Food Fight style and warm service is my go-to for breakfast all day. Beloved: corned beef hash, TNT BLT, waffle fries. A year and a half of regular visits has revealed the staff to be consistently friendly and efficient, food quality to be consistently high and prices to be reasonable.  Monty's is worth the occasional short wait for a table.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "S2ZI0Jy2NTp1SuJYm2j2jw", "review_id": "XaCUOjoWlP0-hLDi2Q7jAw", "text": "The great thing about this diner is the diversity of the menu. There's tons of options to choose from so it's hard not to find something that you like.\n\nI'm guessing that it was just a fluke, but my biggest complaint was that the diner was cold! It was colder inside than it was outside. My wife and I (the people at the tables around us) had to wear our jackets the whole time. I had to scarf down my food, only couple minutes after arriving at the table it was already getting cold.\n\nI ordered the Wisconsin Salmon Hash and it was pretty good. I was expecting a nice fillet of fish with my hash, but the salmon was pretty skimpy. Small pieces scattered throughout. It came with some pineapple, melon and a biscuit. The fruit was fresh and complimented the hash well. The biscuit wasn't bad but would have been much better if it had been served warm.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "0XHdtG4dvL1A4rJi7TF77A", "review_id": "HYKcDG5yENIyIWWlDkgPgg", "text": "I love diners.  I love Monty's.  I especially love the pie porn lingering on the other side of the glass so you can just gaze with wonder as you wait for your cibo.  \n\nI ordered the Italian grilled cheese which had an exorbitant amount of cheese.  Seriously could have served a whole Italian family, that's how much mozzarella was squished in there.  Tasty? Hell yes.  \n\nAlcohol is offered, wine and beer galore.  Woohoo!", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "011Ny5tOdSs_ZI_EzILaRA", "review_id": "HODyc6Q02dp83NvPPMRxIA", "text": "One of my favorite breakfast places in Madison.  The salmon hash is a dream.  And Tim bakes the best biscuits in town!", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XE-EtNY1ogC6XdLYhYVVFQ", "review_id": "Yjax-tT_ITigIQaOJ4oRDA", "text": "NEVER had a bad meal at Blue Plate.  Great for any meal of the day.  Service always good whether you are at a table, at the counter, or outside on the patio.  Plenty of vegan and gluten free choices.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j8WfOquRF3dXEDntot1vLA", "review_id": "ysD0TWRg0oW5U9sTP6wpoQ", "text": "I have only good things to say about Monty's! If you like unpretentious food that is filled to the brim with flavor you will also like Monty's. We had the meatloaf and chicken in a pie at our table. I think I said \"yumm\" no less than 9 times...really it couldn't be helped! The turtle cheesecake I got to go was also pretty spectacular. I appreciated the service as well. Our server was friendly and available without being overbearing. It was the perfect dinner.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1Uhy0IGBZ0fzLpXD7VEpbQ", "review_id": "l4N5vZw4PlnQ0-DvLmDsPw", "text": "5 starts for being one of the few places I have ever been that has full on, decked out vegan breakfasts!  No wimpy smoothies or oatmeal here.  I'm talking tofu scramble and vegan hash.  I'm in love...", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "lpZtfD-vCqUER1yGKEvUPw", "review_id": "7gWH-YD4DbROQQgDUaOFhA", "text": "I can definitely see the appeal of Monty's. This delicious and clean diner serves up some tasty eats with a twist. It didn't take long for my buddy Corey D to share his love and thus I had to experience it for myself.\n\nIf you're not carrying a child, you must sample their drink menu. Looks super fantastic. Please have one for me. But beyond the cornucopia of boozy beverages lie various menus that will satisfy just about every craving. Sweet, savory, both...take your pick. \n\nDuring my visit, I sample the hash...but due to Corey's insight, I kindly asked if they could make my plate half sweet potato hash and half corned beef hash. Yes they can, and yes they did. The hash was nicely crisped and the corned beef perfectly salty. Portions were sizable without being gigantic, and honestly, I kind of appreciate that. No one needs to start their day with 6 pounds of corned beef hash. Yikes.\n\nThe sizes were just fine - I appreciate the substitution of fruit. Gotta add some healthy in your meal! My main gripe is for their biscuits. Mine was uber dry and crumbly. Bummer on the biscuit, but I'm sure I'll manage. \n\nNext time I make it up to Madison, I'd happily swing back into Monty's for another scrumptious breakfast.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "J-th6DPQi15QvsNxDj8AnA", "review_id": "MdLsZStyiZ0wu4twnxeBMw", "text": "Maybe I'm jumping the gun with a 5 star review... oh well, life's short.  I tried this place for the first time the other week when my grandparents were visiting me in Madison.  It was just wonderful!\n\nThe decor is adorable, the servers were friendly and prompt, and the food was fabulous.  I went with the Heathen Vegan Sandwich, which is piled high with mushrooms, tempeh, and avocado.  For my side, I chose the bean salad.  Both of these items were delicious.  The sandwich was HUGE.  I could not eat it like a regular sandwich, so I ate it in an open-faced sort of way with a fork.  A little messy, but totally worth it.  The mushrooms and tempeh were perfectly seasoned and tender and the avocado brought it all together with the toasted bread.\n\nI got a bit nervous because at the *very last second* my grandma changed her order to the exact same thing I got (she's not vegan) because she \"trusts me\".  I was pretty nervous, but she ended up loving it!  I was so pleased.  My one complaint might be that my bean salad had a bit too much dressing on it, but my grandma's did not share that problem and it wasn't difficult to just eat it with a fork instead of a spoon.\n\nMy grandpa ordered some sort of breakfast platter and was very pleased.  He basically always orders the same thing at diners - two poached eggs, bacon, potatoes, and toast, so if he is impressed I feel that it is a good sign. He said the eggs were cooked perfectly.\n\nThey seem extremely accommodating for allergies and preferences as well, which is always a huge plus.\n\nOverall, I was very happy with my first visit to Monty's.   Not only because I loved my vegan options, but because you made my grandparents very happy too and that rocks in my book.  I will definitely be back!", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "30jAE1Xz2bN1mu-1Q46ejg", "review_id": "6K2bDQqlRYFYwq5Iay0Jbw", "text": "Part of the Madison based Food Fight Inc (16 restaurants currently?), Monty's was the first, or one of the first.  They are all different, yet are the same in one way.  They are good places to eat.\n\nMonty's is styled after a 50's diner - counter, chrome, lots of \"traditional\" diner foods, and a lot that you never got at a diner.  Service is fast, food is good, prices are reasonable (but not cheap) and wait staff is friendly.  Feels neighborhood friendly, although they bring in people from all over the area.  Plenty of good vegetarian options also.\n\nFood is interesting, with lots of things not found in your typical diner.   Coffee is from Just Coffee (that is a bonus feature people - if you like coffee, this is a great place) and many of the specials are made with organic foods.  Want a burger but don't eat meat?  Swap out the Walnut burger - which, as a meat eater, I can say is good.  Certainly better than their hamburger.  Speaking of which...\n\nWhat is up with that hamburger?  First off, it comes medium well done - no burger should ever be cooked to that.  Second, it is heavily, and funky seasoned.  As in, if I ordered it, it would go back.  A good burger needs salt and pepper.  They add a bunch of stuff.  However my niece who ordered it liked it, so we kept it.\n\nDeserts are very popular at Monty's, but that was our disappointment.  Cheesecake was rubbery and the carrot cake was dry - stale dry.  Really?  I am almost tempted to go to three stars just for that.\n\nOverall, I have to stick with four stars.  Great coffee, mostly really good, and interesting, food, fast, good service.  Without a doubt I will be back if in the area.  But I will skip desert.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d8L-Zlazs77OiLXtmAUr-Q", "review_id": "Zcly9e0tSCb5DaI3uQKtaA", "text": "good breakfast !! good service !! good place if your in Madison", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B6F8pxpTbmuqQoIdkKWhLA", "review_id": "n6dXbinv7WmL2FpeHkL0zw", "text": "Everything I have ever tried here is delicious! The cupcakes are to die for!", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gt4kAjvuN_suMn7NLS9SHw", "review_id": "iv5NKYefGOAWT_Y6cM2-Ag", "text": "I've eaten at Monty's probably 3 dozen times over the past two years and I've noticed that while the quality of ingredients remains high, the preparation consistency is low.  One of my favorite items is their breakfast potatoes and sometimes they're perfect but often they are either raw or burnt.  Today I ordered a breakfast sandwich and  specified the egg over hard...it was almost raw.\n\nThe service is also hit or miss.  Some servers are EXCELLENT, but there's this gay guy there that is just BAD.  He's stuck up, doesn't refill coffee (i literally had to get up and get our own), and didn't' even bother to give a damn when my wife mentioned that the zucchini pancakes were bad (they were gross).  \n\nI'm done with Monty's.  There's plenty of good breakfast places in Madison to give my money to.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LgZmNKgbXjo-m2rwFlh5oA", "review_id": "mjuh5_N2N1OeYpENIedHFA", "text": "Food was delicious. A touch pricey for a \"diner\" but worth it one we were eating. Service was good too, even when my daughter went into meltdown mode because she didn't want to leave.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jdkge1tR9lCp7E8tV7HfQQ", "review_id": "grjM0RzI36T5Cc0Buxv0bA", "text": "I've been in Madison for 16 years, and this is my favorite Madison restaurant, bar none.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mwb4IoEcGUdS3URDgHdvjg", "review_id": "xwUO1CwIbcsakxR8O2m-kQ", "text": "One of my favorite places to eat.   Zucchini Pancakes are awesome!!!  We mostly eat breakfast here but I'm sure lunch and dinner are just as good.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hx_MYXfj6_Il_RI1jOSZUQ", "review_id": "ETXs0ZZpuupEtfeqEVsHMQ", "text": "Little cramped seating for four but the food makes up for any seating issue.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EAGBwp8SRfMvaNFudw0EoQ", "review_id": "WbsIz6UrMmrUQqCC4593NA", "text": "What an eclectic menu for a diner!  The ambiance is just what you would expect from a classic 60's diner.  I had a ruben and some fries and it was really good!  Most places use processed corned beef.  Theirs was real sliced beef...very tender and very flavorful.  Probably the best ruben I have ever had.  I had to try the pie too since they tease you with a great display right when you walk in.  The French silk was really rich and chocolaty.  Definately worth the stop if you are in the area or passing through.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dFSg9ZUwdvXO1c1ZACgZzA", "review_id": "eDaRPvf05GEiOXVJOhU3lA", "text": "Monday is hard for everyone. \nSo if you ever come home from work disoriented (cuz it's Monday), Monty's there for you to take a good care of your Monday night meal. \n\nMy bf and I had fantastic vegan 'breakfast for dinner' spread last night. The hash with tofu scambles + waffle fries. It was good, unexpectedly fabulous. \nThe portion size is generous. I took home the left overs and lunching on it as I write this review. Bonus.\n\nMonty's fruits pies are all vegan (i didn't know this). Pies are so-so for my taste, but not bad.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rrwKynfpsGGxPLWY31PLkw", "review_id": "zENUxTqpt5GTnN0G4u9qtA", "text": "Walnut Burger is the way to go.. Their bean salad as a side option is Delish. Not expensive, long waits on weekends in the mornings but worth it.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ff1RzU3jtTCORKFU0ukPMg", "review_id": "CfeqlK_Md9bxCHjmIjuQ8g", "text": "Visited with my family for first time. I have vegan diet and they don't, but we ALL enjoyed our meals. Will be back!", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UD7NAZXiBomAVa5ezYUt6w", "review_id": "rTJLWLekxQ0uml5kcDiRGg", "text": "I love that this diner offers vegetarian/vegan options. Perfect for me and my omnivore hubby. Our waitress was great, too.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H2ZY8qk7_2742RvgrrLNug", "review_id": "sk4xq6iSDkXa8Y99vhnLKA", "text": "Yummy sweet potato hash, yummy eggs. Biscuits are decent! Boyfriend was happy with his meal as well (simple eggs, bacon, potatoes, etc.) Service was quick and friendly.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l8ELdurKgjA_z1KHmjOfGw", "review_id": "g9timyfX_JYThEbzZp4aaQ", "text": "This place is overall fantastic. There is a hip diner atmosphere, the servers are always very attentive, and there are so many options for food!\n\nThere are several vegetarian and vegan options, for both breakfast and lunch/dinner. If you are (or aren't!) a vegetarian, try the Vegetarian Hash or the Meatless Loaf of the Gods. Both are insanely tasty and huge!", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a6Df3yOMu0liNu4HAi9gFA", "review_id": "1bNKlBcYWMKdeIEHTobmDw", "text": "Lots of good vegan and vegetarian options if you're in the mood for diner food. It can get really busy here on the weekends, so it's best to go at off-peak times.\n\nAlso, your phone won't get service inside their building.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mwbpjCuUK_7LcmcvviT19g", "review_id": "i1s6ULwDwCi8_avOgO7R9A", "text": "Looking for a big, hearty breakfast? Then look no further because this place has got exactly what you're looking for (and for a pretty reasonable price). I went here with my friend after a night of *ahem* good old Madison weekend fun, and this was exactly what we needed. I got the eggs mornay, which has this sausage patty and poached eggs with this very nice sauce on top of an English muffin. And if that wasn't enough carbs for you, it comes with a generous helping of fried potatoes. Good stuff.\n\nAlso a random note: despite its appearance as an old fashioned diner, I got a very hipster-y vibe from it once I got in.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sd4kstHD9zl4UIG47mSUCw", "review_id": "-4o4ouT3x-TsetUKAFLNAg", "text": "I'm sad to say that after a really great first experience over one year ago, Friday night's dinner at Monty's was very disappointing and I probably won't come back any time soon.  The host at the counter was not friendly.  My sandwich came on bread that was literally hard as a rock and then my husband was done eating before I even started my dinner because I sent it back and waited for new bread. The bread the second time around was greasy and the sandwich itself was dripping in grease.  GROSS.  My husband ordered the fish fry and they forgot part of his order.  It was just a bad day for Monty's....I might be back for dessert someday.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QXLCSQkOgBEmpKCWhQD6AA", "review_id": "fXvMlmgecIX324vuD6sL9w", "text": "My wife and i love this place for lunch or dinner. Not so awesome on the breakfast end unfortunately. But there's a great selection for vegans and vegitarians alike. Our favorite is the Heathan Vegan. One of the best sandwiches ever! And that it's served with waffle fries makes it only more appealing. The veggie meatloaf is also fantastic as is the gravy that's served on it. Service can be a bit iffy at times. But the one time it was so terrible for us we ended up complaining we got a $25 \"we're sorry\" coupon. Not bad. Over all though you can't go wrong at Monty's.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E8di3nFnQgeJ9SHllnwRxQ", "review_id": "km5RIMKPl_CEHMK4z0R-pQ", "text": "Great food, GREAT service. Highly recommend!", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UHeQUCvkGBN-6UYmFYHxcA", "review_id": "Bz31gNObGgyehgUqpDaNiA", "text": "This place is always excellent.    I've never left unhappy.    Even amongst so many good offerings in Madison, this diner stands out.   Plan your arrival carefully though, as there is often a long wait for tables.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yHdF8jFt-9nu6Gbx4LR1lQ", "review_id": "UNB8o16JSgdYeTwOgQuUQA", "text": "Great diner with a very creative menu.  You can certainly get your traditional eggs-and-bacon breakfast, or you can opt for a tofu scramble or zucchini potato pancakes.  What more could you ask for?  I have only eaten here for breakfast, but the desserts are tempting, too.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5NKzVH80S0jrC57TlFGnDA", "review_id": "xuGGTEYPNKGjFJGV7Ce8sw", "text": "Funky 50's vibe... Staff was excellent and educated on ingredients and choices. Really the some of the best food I've had in Madison at a veryy reasonable price.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UCTEmMMzSir5KBL6waSP7g", "review_id": "gn9ehHSKAaZDZRT_kWHdcA", "text": "The Vegetarian Hash is a must have !", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T5S_Zg8hwoDfOmnuhmtsbg", "review_id": "uLqvzAm_oAN9XS_3kVwc-g", "text": "Hits: Tasty food, happy servers, bakery case, and custom blended coffee. \n\nMisses: Static menu...but there are specials and it is an iconic location so maybe things shouldn't change.   \n\nHints: Have a cup of free coffee and enjoy some social time with friends while you wait for a table. \n\nBottom-line: Eat, drink good coffee, and be merry.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VBu-NcNdSfzLT70mz97xQA", "review_id": "uv3SboC2rXWOOQe3jTYYIA", "text": "Stopped here for dinner before going out. Our server was friendly and efficient. The 50's diner motif was cute. Tons of vegetarian and gluten free options if you're into that sort of thing. I had the roasted turkey club and it was tasty. Awesome dessert options too so save room!", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xa1zQ-objSgyOfsdfRGxqw", "review_id": "nDNjvI1Zhew__k65QPaB2g", "text": "Have to add my voice to the chorus of MBP lovers.  I somehow missed this place in the many times I've been to Madison until a few years ago.\n\nGreat food, lots of vegetarian and vegan options.  They have breakfast all day and quite a few hot veggie sandwiches.   I finished my meal with banana cream pie, but they have vegan fruit pies and ice cream treats.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D0hbyMeof8GXO81ss_8TUw", "review_id": "zPh4A2ZG1-jFLKfI0MJgXA", "text": "I had something to celebrate and hadn't been able to eat meat since watching a food documentary a few weeks prior, so Monty's seemed like the appropriate celebratory location.  I ordered their special: teriyaki tofu with peas, coconut, peppers and peanuts, served with a side of fresh pita.  The description was a little clunky--there were other ingredients in the dish description that I've since forgotten--and I got a kick out of listening to the waitress explain it to other patrons.  During a short wait, I sipped a heavenly hot chocolate.  My husband isn't a hot chocolate fan but agreed that it was really, really good.  FYI: they'll make it with soy milk if you ask.  After the food arrived it took me two seconds to realize that the tofu was the best I'd ever tasted.  Tender, flavorful, caramelized on the outside.  The sauce was a little saltier than I prefer, but still quite good.  The pita had good texture and a nice, buttery taste.  My husband enjoyed the traditional-type burger he ordered.  Our only disappointment is that we didn't save room for dessert.\n\nOther observations:\n-Going early helped avoid parking lot anxiety--they get Busy here.\n-Our red-haired waitress was friendly, intelligent, and overall awesome.  Noting that I had ordered soy milk hot chocolate, she advised that the teriyaki tofu meal is prepared with a small amount of dairy.\n-Staff brought water to a puppy who was sitting outside with his humans.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HzVibR1JZsK9uSIaRugp4Q", "review_id": "B2fI5Hznjiq0rVK5dJ9-jg", "text": "I recently visited Monty's and had the roasted vegetable salad which came with quinoa in a lemon vinegarette dressing. I loved all the different textures (chewy quinoa and crunchy sunflower seeds) but it was a little heavily dressed. On my way out I got a chocolate chip cookie, and it was kind I disappointing: dry and crumbly. Luckily there were lots of chocolate chips in it, so it didn't go to waste!\nOverall Monty's has food that is consistently good, fast service once seated (however I was there for lunch on a Tuesday), and reasonable prices.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4bsu8DLfDkBV84RKn6UmcA", "review_id": "f2rJxd3POvf6lAtbj6ZQlQ", "text": "So, it's not like this place was ever gonna make it outta my e-gutter, cuz there's nothing really redeeming about it. You know, sometimes a craving makes one act desperately... sometimes against one's better knowledge. Nevertheless, I make my way to Monty's one fine day, craving some sort of ice-cream based treat, similar to a beverage, but of a thicker consistency. Nothing special, just some plain old ice cream and say, caramel. It was $6.38?! Okay, so I go into a Vincent Vega state of mind, zoning out while the shake's bein' made thinking to myself \"Did I just order a six-dollars n' 38 cent shake? Sure did. A shake? Milk, ice cream, caramel? Uh-huh. Six-dollars n' 38 cents? Yep. They don't put bourbon in it or anything? Nope. Just checking... smh... Whoa, WHAT?! When it came up, it was in a small, flimsy styro cup, with a sad lil' wafer sticking out the top. Wait... did they just charge me like that much for this??? Ugh! I was so pissed, I told em' keep it, n' got my money back. I can get Culver's or Michael's for like, way better... Even the Chocolate Shoppe, or like, buy your own pint and a gallon of milk, stir in some Smucker's flavoring and have change to spare... I don't even know why people like this place. Dude, seriously...", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JUUbkAUk9_tR5jYtKcuo4A", "review_id": "IygWSbVJaZrnaA8NXxnXRA", "text": "Abundant vegan options, even for breakfast!  Food is above average, service was great, prices really low.\n\nThe sweet potato hash with tofu scramble was especially good.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ME7BOK4LNk-hFmIUPkrwGw", "review_id": "SH844Jn4QgPBU8m91CKoYg", "text": "Their banana pie and carrot cake are SUPER!!!!!!!\nand if you happen to buy the whole container, you are required to give a 5-dollar deposit which will be returned if you bring it back.\n\nOh Monty, finally!\nThis morning, though I am still a little bit ill, I came only for you :) (and for me:))\nWaiting for less than 10 minutes, we were seated by the window. A very nice spot. \n\nI decided quickly: I wanted to have a dish of scramble \"something\" (hahaha, I found this funny, I was wondering what \"something\" meant. I asked the server and she said it is for broccoli, pepper, some cheese (and God knows what else!-- too many to list! :D) and has no meat (yay!)\nHubby ordered a dish of pesto omelet! Both came with homemade biscuit- I'm in love with this biscuit right away! We enjoyed our brunch soooooooooooo much. \nI told the waiter: The food is excellent! I wanna come back soon!\n\nThe food is a five.\nThe service is a five.\nYes, full score for you, Monty. \n\nSshhhhh, don't forget to also order their coffee and the donut.\nThe coffee is really an eye opener and the donut is ridiculously huge but so GOOD.\n\nMonty has made my Saturday happy! and I really need that after one week of my illness :(\nMahalo, Monty!", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a0PfJ18hkhemRlEuMIXYQg", "review_id": "hvi-TnNGBD6FTTiPHQ_5Hg", "text": "I don't understand why this place is popular.  The food was bad and the service was bad.  I ordered a burger medium well and got it medium rare.  After sending it back and getting another it was still medium/medium rare but I was too hungry to send it back again and lost all faith in their cooks.  I think they served it on the same plate with the same cold fries as before.  My friend ordered a breakfast dish and it was terrible.  The scrambled eggs were so overcooked they were hard and rubbery, the potatoes were very undercooked, and the biscuit was dry and literally had no flavor.  None.  The service seriously lacked as well.  No one was unfriendly, just incompetent.\n\nWe thought the dessert would redeem them but after paying so much for a single slice of cheesecake we couldn't even finish it.  One slice was dried out and the other cheesecake had too much sour cream - it was actually mushy and very sour, almost spoiled tasting.\n\nBottom line, I found this place to be mediocre at best, and that's being generous. There's tons of better restaurants in the area and in the city.  Never going back, and I think the food has made me ill.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wtWwJT8wIzc2LXuUrdjc9Q", "review_id": "hAJqGjUHW_Gra0d6rGFYkQ", "text": "Blue plate omelette was delish, with avocado, pan fried potatoes and homemade biscuits. We also had the almond milk French toast. To top it off, local coffee, ground fresh with each pot! Must stop again.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v_7KW52Z8r_su8v4uV98MA", "review_id": "w96XYlRBYCwlQiFH_ED6hA", "text": "I have been going here since the 90s and it has been up and down.  Some ok food, some terrible.  Once found fatty masses in my meatloaf.  Recently it has been just ok.  Inexpensive, pretty fast but low quality compared to other places on Willy street and mediocre compared to the many good options in Madison.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JeLKZeVGZgjt9T7bfeZiNA", "review_id": "fxgX7TW8KNcP_YjBlZpNeg", "text": "I had a wonderful experience at Monty's. My server was incredibly kind, attentive, and friendly. He could not have had a more pleasant demeanor. The food was also quite good, and the prices are great. I ordered the breakfast burrito and enjoyed it very much. I would definitely go back to Monty's", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "lC0KGXmIhyjzghBUlVnkhQ", "review_id": "QHJ75_r7WbuVYBWXeTEBjw", "text": "I cry sad tears at night now that I can no longer get crispy fried onions or a meat loaf sammie. You know what helps me sleep, though? Salmon hash. It's so inspirational I re-created the dish this weekend. \n3 times. \nFor different people. \n(It's that good.)", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CMccjG7qlwFaPQbXyMziuw", "review_id": "7tXf7hsBnO15s9p2jEmQZw", "text": "Fabulous, just fabulous. Service is spectacular and food is beyond amazing. The wait was awhile, maybe half an hour or so but totally worth it. The breakfast burrito, salmon hash and potato and zucchini pancakes are delectable.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j9W-EsdJz1nPTiAQyzgGfw", "review_id": "mMuJ4fAA7QyZLcLcFNr4vQ", "text": "The food was ok! Prices were reasonable. I got the almond French toast. It was simple, came with a side of fruits. Coffee was really strong and just what I needed for the morning. My boy friend got the steak hash. It was alright for the price, nothing special! Would I come back for breakfast? Nope!", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CRyOc3Njbf0jtRptTs5s2w", "review_id": "Qzi-lD1mv-rR-aXIVODB0g", "text": "It's unique diner food in a renovated old gas station. They have lots of  vegetarian options and a fantastic bakery!", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1Zk_pHogEe2qj4_-LGeB7A", "review_id": "nWvXFvKRS2V465QibcTSJA", "text": "Meatloaf with red wine gravy and amazing mashed potatoes, followed by the best bumbleberry pie ever. Best place for comfort food. Did I mention the pie??", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "86lPnxq14I4n2STeK07FEw", "review_id": "R7xf9jc7P3G6Za3dPEdzWw", "text": "We stopped here on a road trip from Minneapolis to Chicago.  So glad we did. The meatloaf was the best ever.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ETsGHcgJxldK9rlVXVB9lA", "review_id": "YLcGT27m9ILrAqR1Ru1xwg", "text": "Going to see a show or concert across the street at the Barrymore? Well, we all have to eat somewhere, why not Monty's? The first time I laid eyes on this joint, it was a few weeks ago after skipping dinner and going to Bo Burnham. I wondered if it was a bar or a restaurant, a week later, I found out that it's kind of both! It's a classic diner that happens to serve alcohol. I ordered and enjoyed the mushroom and swiss, but I came in on a mission. To order a burger. Their menu almost distracted me from my mission by offering breakfast all day. Oh, I shall return to conquer the idea of Breakfast for Dinner another time!\n\nWaffle fries! need I say more on this topic? Well, its Yelp, so yes. Just the right amount of crispy and not too many. I also managed a dessert on my first visit, that portion size of the Oat Fudge Bar was enough for me to have skipped the fries or the burger, it was huge! Sadly there were nuts mixed in (personal preference), but that didn't stop me.\n\nI didn't opt-in for a shake, but I should have. All I've learned about my visit is that I will have to make another trip before my next Barrymore concert!", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YPrGskgm9mjmwz2l_7hTuQ", "review_id": "bCOLHE5uUNep-aIyqqmQ8g", "text": "Descriptive phrase: quaint, local diner.\n\nMonty's Blue Plate Diner is located in a quiet but neat part of East Madison, not far off Willy Street. It looks like an old gas station (could be), and there was a 25 minute wait for Saturday brunch when we came. There's space to sit outside, or shops nearby to wander to. Inside it's classic diner, through and through. We (4 of us) were seated at a small booth. It was cozy to say the least. \n\nKatie K. and I split a Chocolate Shake ($6) to start off. It's what you'd expect from the setting, served in a metal tin and absolutely delicious. I as good as chugged mine.\n\nI leaned toward lunch this time around and got the Roast Chicken, Bacon & Goat Cheese sandwich ($9). This dish was just missing a wow-factor (in addition to the Oxford-comma). I love goat cheese, and expected so much with it melted between two pieces of sourdough and chicken, bacon, and tomato. But none of the flavors that should've been present stood out. The salty bacon was lost in the grease of the bread. There may not have been any tomato. The chicken was bland.\n\nI loved the shake, and the sandwich was by no means bad, but there was no warm-feeling deliciousness I expected from a meal in such a diner. I'd return, but get something else.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NNM9aQXoEldTUJE-c0tuSA", "review_id": "kydRC2Rb22PGcJFJV2tLNQ", "text": "This place is AMAZING!!\nI've had the falafel wrap, Monty's Blue Plate Burger with the walnut burger and tempeh bacon and both were fabulous!!!  I had to narrow my options down to my top 6 choices before ordering... I will go back many more times so I can try everything I want to order!!\nAnd oh my gosh the pies!!  Fat Elvis (banana cake, peanut butter frosting filling and chocolate frosting) and Drumstick (Peanut butter silk pie with a fudge layer in the bottom) were both delicious!  \nThe staff is also very nice, helpful and passionate.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "fFmLNPsvu-mT0ewk-sG37w", "review_id": "QJhBIOhUU_451ernU99dVQ", "text": "THEY HAVE PIES AND CAKES. \n\nBut how can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat???\n\nAhem, the \"meat\":\nBacon and cheddar omelet with american fried potatoes.\nScrambled egg whites with sweet potato hash of peppers, onions, and zucchini.\nSpinach, onion, mushroom, and feta omelet with fresh fruit.\nhomemade BISCUITS :o \n\nNow you can eat your pudding.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "cFgxaEi0SbvQEAHB9Y2a-Q", "review_id": "jPFU8tpceJdltZKMTEKr1w", "text": "The \"ultimate mac & cheese\" really is the ultimate. I don't know how to make mac & cheese with caramelized onions in it yet, but I will learn, dammit, because I have seen the LIGHT. The accompanying grilled garlic bread was alright, but a little chewy for my taste - I'm more of a Texas-toast-crusty-garlic-bread kinda girl.\n\nAlso, be SURE you get something sweet. It might feel weird to order a donut or a shake with a savory lunch or dinner meal, but you can't leave without it. Just trust.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t4ATfDQXGNNY3HllhmaSCA", "review_id": "s6S2CJbns_8X0uCkvVhrmA", "text": "Tried this place based upon the Yelp reviews. My girlfriend & I had hamburgers. I also had a salad with the best 1000 island dressing I've ever had.  My girlfriend did not want onions and her burger came out with them. They quickly brought her a new one. We finished up with a huge Turtle sundae we shared. Caution: this sundae is not for only one person.\n\nOur service was satisfactory and we arrived before the dinner rush (430pm), so seating was easy. At 6pm, the place had a significant queue, but it was a Saturday night and the Barrymore had an event. \n\nOverall, the fare, the cost and the atmosphere make this a must try.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J4q3XTuGaINs--I-gh96Wg", "review_id": "lwmd1f4nmYXLXIb14Dwyvw", "text": "Breakfast is their best offering here. Burgers are also good, but I was disappointed in the lack of chicken on my sandwich. We had to wait for a table at 7:30pm. Shows their business is good but I was surprised at the late dinner rush. Other people waiting for a table stole it before the waitress got their tip. Not the restaurant's fault but disappointed in the guests.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "L-cexm4-3KDqtL6kGfjzBA", "review_id": "fBzYTAQA5-adGuSzvs-k2g", "text": "Monty, thank you for saving my restaurant foody soul last night.\nAfter a disastrous meal at another restaurant, I was crabby, mad, moody and wanting to go home.  Luckily we drove by the shining light of the Monty's sign and pulled in to the parking lot.  \nGrabbed a seat at the counter and ordered a piece of pecan pie a la mode for myself and my husband.  Your hostess, waitress, bus staff were all polite, welcoming, and doing their jobs.  They refilled our coffee, checking on our food, did we need anything else?  THANK YOU!\nThe pie was delicious, the ice cream melted slowly into the pecan crust and became a delicious consoling comfort food. \nMy congratulation on being a place that I have visited for over 10 years and still makes the mark of having great staff, great food and ambiance.  That turquoise counter has never felt so good to lean my elbows on as last night.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 7, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "YXHLlKLxlehlgBPimSgsww", "text": "Ok, this is bad news (for me and my waistline)... Second visit to Monte's was 1/27/14 for \"dinner,\" although I was there for some breakfast vittles.\n\n+ Breakfast ALL FREAKING DAY, EVERY FREAKING DAY - hip hip hooray\n+ Excellent variety of breakfast grub\n+ Reasonable prices\n\n+ Servers have been friendly, efficient, and professional - just the right \"warmth\"\n+ Atmosphere is classic diner; very familiar feel to it\n+ Obviously shares a connection with Hubbard Ave Diner (both are FF restaurants)\n\n+ Sweet Potato Hash: perfectly seasoned, nice slight char on the veggies, eggs were ever-so-slightly overcooked but still good\n+ Breakfast Burrito: I'm a sucker for these things; chorizo is just a touch greasy; left a little film in the mouth, but that's chorizo for you... \n+ Good coffee, with speedy refills\n\nI've heard the shakes and burgers are good; I'm too in love with the breakfast fare to venture to that side of the menu, but who knows... I'll give into temptation at some point, I'm sure.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qy9xGKT_77fekC7Tt2eYqw", "review_id": "ff8DJgXdNNfXUVfzfSxN7g", "text": "First, the decor and the building itself is super cool. It really gives you that diner feel. The pies and desserts right when you walk in are also a great touch - they look absolutely divine!\n\nWe came on a Saturday at about 1:30. We had to wait for about 15 minutes, not too bad considering how small the space is. Service was okay. Our server was friendly but we had to ask about 5 times for silverware until we actually got some. They have a great selection of breakfast items, I honestly didn't pay much attention to anything else on the menu. They are really good about marking what is gluten-free which was super nice. \n\nI ordered the corned beef hash and it was very good. The hash had great flavor and the eggs were cooked perfectly. The biscuit looked delicious but I of course couldn't eat it (devastating). One of my biggest pet peeves though is when there is food on the plate that isn't meant to be eaten...and they put the fruit on a leaf of iceberg lettuce. Not a deal breaker obviously but something that has always annoyed me. My boyfriend ordered the country breakfast with bacon and scrambled eggs. He said it was really good, especially the potatoes. \n\nThis place is officially on my radar as another great breakfast option!", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nciaeGaGOaEnLlFL62VF9w", "review_id": "VhYM-iUGDpnGh_iA9VXULA", "text": "ah Sunday brunch back in Madison. I was really excited to try this place but I think I got slightly disappointed. First of all, not enough parking! Probably a total of 16 stalls in the tiny one way parking lot.. so do plan on car pooling here. I circled around the street 2 times before finding a parking space on the side street about 3 blocks away. It might just be Sunday though.. who knows. I do think the building and decor is kinda cool.. felt like a good old diner with a retro kick. so here comes the food part.. I ordered corn beef hash.. food was lukewarm. I usually like my hot food hot.. not like somewhere between hot and cold. It was greasy too. not a fan. I did like the side fruits that came with it..def gave my greasy hash a little break. I think I would come try their dessert next time. The pie and bakery goods look more yummy.. until next time. Oh btw our waiter was really friendly and unobtrusive so if you are the type of person into good table service.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Di9S3YTqYZz2W8HW0e2JTg", "review_id": "NIn_9niSxhXAWKwug3NsuA", "text": "Best. Place. EVEEER. \nbeen going there for years and never had a single bad experience. everytime I go there i have higher expectations and they are always met. People here go out of their way to make sure that you like your food, waiters know evrything that goes on a sandwich down to the ingredients of the dressing. Best of all the prices are very reasonable and the atmosphere is so Willy-like. \ndo yourself a favor and try the veggie sandwich, your life will never be the same again! I pretend not to like meatloaf but if someone I'm with orders it, I make sure they don't have any leftovers. that's how good this place is...", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n-kYvinPyKp3UnVEfzGLlA", "review_id": "pu42kEh-9LlXT_w2G4je8Q", "text": "Love this place! My favorite? Bloody Mary of course! I'd say it's the best Bloody Mary in town. Food is always delicious. Staff is always friendly and helpful. In three years of going to Monty's Blue Plate Diner we never had a negative experience.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "V8509oy7QEAoD194zqugDA", "review_id": "4IyTX02cevDRDz5-xslGmg", "text": "Nice atmosphere and fantastic food!  And I love their gluten free options.  They made things as we ordered them and the service was prompt and friendly.  This is a really nice \"diner\" with nice decor and a very friendly atmosphere.  The line was very long on Sunday morning but that's the sign of anything good because everyone wanted to eat there.  Nom nom, we'll be back! :)", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QMciUpilNFgNYrQewOg6WA", "review_id": "0KZl6MOQpZenG5Rpn_fKIQ", "text": "This is just an average place. Its not bad. \nParking is free, small lot but street parking around the area is possible.\nWent there for brunch. \nHippy looking teenage waitress was patronizing, Couldn't serve me a side of bacon with my Bloody Mary before my entree for whatever reason. \nBiscuit was dry, really nothing special. \nSalmon hash was average and not very many salmon pieces, mostly potatoes and onion. It was tasty none the less. Quantity was less than average. \nBacon was just like what they serve at my hospital cafeteria, nothing special. \nThere was a 25 minute wait which is always expected at a good brunch place. \nBloody Mary was average as well. \n\nWhen I think of brunch I expect a quantity and quality as I am combining both meals. Here Quantity was slightly less than average, and quality was average. \n\n\n\nNoise level- Noisy, \n\nThey take cards including AMEX\n\nHave no idea why this place is so popular. Probably people haven't been to Original pancake house, much better service and far better food and cheaper too (they take only cash)", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MUdI4JBeHgkil5sChUHZNA", "review_id": "dAqwbXsXTGHMB8uKmwSoDg", "text": "We tried this place out for the first time on a Saturday in March. From the reviews I had read on here, I knew there would be a short wait. I think we waited about 20-30 minutes (which was a little longer than i was expecting). Unfortunately there was no good place to wait either.  We constantly felt we were standing in someone's way. The wait did give us a chance to admire their beautiful looking pies, which we did not have room to try after we had lunch. \nWhen it was our turn, someone called our names over a microphone and then told us  where to go sit. We found our seats and waited for the waiter. There were 3 menus at the table so we were able to start looking through what they had to offer. The waiter came and took our drink order but never brought us a fourth menu. He also never introduced himself. \nAfter looking over the entire menu the only thing that really jumped out at me was their milk shakes and ice creams. Nothing else really jumped out at me and made me think \"Oh wow that is really different and sounds really good?\". I think it is a good basic breakfast place to those who are vegetarians or gluten free! But for the rest of us it isn't anything spectacular. I had an omelette which was fine, though the biscuit that came with it was tasty. My friend had asked the waiter for a refill on his water which never came and my coffee never got refilled until we had finished eating after all the dishes and utensils were taken away so i couldn't stir my cream or sugar. \n\n\nTo sum things up:\nThis place was just an average diner that didn't have a wow factor to anything.\nWould be a good place for those seeking vegetarian/gluten free options and are just wanting  \"normal/ordinary\" breakfast/lunch options.\n\nI would not venture back for a second time.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p2SqB1Fi5YRMZoTUizJ8Uw", "review_id": "dhkEF32yF9REma9JV-Lqgg", "text": "My old supervisor took me and my ex-fiance' here shortly after I started working for her. It was really good diner food, and was very easy on the pocket book. I haven't been back since, but I wouldn't hesitate to stop by if I was in the area and craved diner fare :)", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I0Ho4y9TxGoUdOJlv6Q23Q", "review_id": "KSNxjwmK31BcuHCljAGN0A", "text": "Everything about this place was mediocre. The food was mediocre, the ambiance was mediocre and the service was mediocre.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Fg-B0X84QU47Q39peOnhhw", "review_id": "ejOEJcn5xqZZ2LTPDbWpqg", "text": "Fantastic pie! And food. And the servers were awesome. Now there's needs to be one in Indiana. And Ohio. In general they should just be everywhere.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "00zfkL7cJE7WT4SlhOJe2Q", "review_id": "VupA-3WPBr916DpF8WnPoA", "text": "Breakfast heaven. Grab the French Toast and a side of hash browns.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XE12RCW8Za7yKk_9KKFZdg", "review_id": "yelbss7_2v7wVbN4pEtAWA", "text": "Great brunch, good service. \n\nDinner is fancier diner food that might be a little overpriced for what it is.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rzj6Dlx01V6NW5l249fdyg", "review_id": "rGr8YTZMo_4_4A-YR4DpMQ", "text": "Food is consistently good. We often go for weekend brunch. I'm from NJ, which has a lot of 24 hour diners. This is one of the only places in Madison that offers breakfast all day, so it's great in my book. Don't come if you mind long lines or kids; do come if you like yeasted doughnuts!", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A-ccUjBax3iyiBOykZFvTw", "review_id": "CdSgS7lOB2-HCPrvA0cF8Q", "text": "Hate the wait, but love the place all the same.  Great, great food and convenient to Olbrich Gardens.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "otlKqCHsCPYVOnM_BymyJA", "review_id": "Gxc03zga0afO2Jei57Unvg", "text": "This place has awesome decor. Great parking. Awesome staff. Mediocre food.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uxaERRmJL9H7kyYRlOfdsg", "review_id": "rcxv8mdchh9G4YFcduN4DA", "text": "I like Monty's! Great atmosphere, yummy desserts, and good burgers.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0BX708eNyxLReuJHtAixFQ", "review_id": "fEhy9aTcJNfOZuUW8PqcXw", "text": "One of my favorite places in Madison. You can never go wrong with an artichoke sand which and some crisscuts (they are worth the extra money).", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hiJQnR90oBQCgzwE83SsyQ", "review_id": "QEOmfi5Hc41pbHA5OkZeAw", "text": "I like it here, but I don't love it. Nothing really stands out to me, although my friend swears by the meatloaf (I refuse to order meatloaf in a restaurant). I will continue to got back, but I won't go out of my way.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cHHtnBtiItYf-HZ9DPxYgA", "review_id": "Rq7vq8qaFtgFFjEsPjPw0g", "text": "Monty's Blue Plate is a local gem.  Expect unique menu items that focus on tasty, healthy, and fresh.  They have things like burgers that you would expect at any diner but they do their own unique spin on standards.  My latest meal was a burger with carmelized onions, herbed goat cheese, and spinach..  Sooo good.  They are also sort of famous for their bean salad - even my two year old goes for that one.\n\nAfter your meal you have an array of some of the best cakes and pies.  Their carrot cake is the best I have ever had and sometimes we will go there just for that!", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C46qqNTSAY-mNjiRNGAkow", "review_id": "XnPz7a_DOWjvRlNAbvCevw", "text": "Great food and great atmosphere! Always fun!", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hzZYlC5GWObVEjj4LS2IAg", "review_id": "dnSC-eRWSyw8EuZAffhBAg", "text": "Eh it was okay. Maybe I should have ordered breakfast as that looks like that's what they are known for. But I was there at lunch time and craved a burger so that's what I ordered. It was ok nothing special to brag about. I would probably go there again but for sure going to try the breakfast.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RvweNJFVkR3ttkWsIBy7nQ", "review_id": "-n-fBJ2ucPEtCMYLtOJm8g", "text": "Shut your mouth!  Meatloaf of the Gods!  There are three types of meat rolled into this meatloaf.  It comes with a red wine gravy, mashed potatoes and veggies.  All of this for $10.  Yup, a complete, well-rounded, mouth watering meal for just $10.  \n\nThe broccoli was blanched rather than steam.  So it was not mushy.  \n\nThe service is incredible.  The people are friendly and the food comes up fast.  I have nothing but good things to say.  On a date?  With family?  Have a small child?  Check this place out.  \n\nThey get desserts from a local bakery.  The carrot cake is ridiculous.  Are you full from your meal?  Take cake or pie to go.  Seriously, you will not regret a snack for later.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nI7K8_93AlWJNKXHZiVQjA", "review_id": "VKDjxxmAVrkQ4ygN3nk5Xw", "text": "Had a great meal with some old friends who adore this place, and I can see why. Imagine a retro diner that serves breakfast all day ... and lots of sandwiches, burgers and other entreees ... and several vegetarian and vegan options ... and has a killer bakery ... and allows kids to play with sidewalk chalk outside. What's not to love? I really wanted to try the TNT BLT or the GBLT (clever), but they ran out of tempeh, so I chose the almond milk french toast, which was divine, and a biscuit. I really wanted a slice of pie, but was worried about drifting into a food coma on the drive back to Chicago. Next time ....", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kYeNyF_AcOPDUBIWRUdRAQ", "review_id": "sZzR2yTuxX8OLgSpzoRzog", "text": "I love this place and go all the time. I am vegetarian and it is a great spot to eat with my meat eating friends. It has a good mix of veggie friendly food and meaty dishes.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2GHFElUsgtWAQsMhXwOQzQ", "review_id": "-hEm9stcJgSUE62YoFlW_g", "text": "Had the vegan banana walnut pancakes.  Delicious!\n\nService was fast and polite.\n\nMy partner had the morning bun.  VERY GOOD.\n\nThey were out of the homemade donuts by 11:00AM :( - get there early to try those!\n\nI knock off one star because they were really good but not the best.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OxloEGKtv9Au-8u1bpXqGw", "review_id": "NJk0z16jhv_IerDOyLlrVg", "text": "Absolutely amazing... 100% real food, and a menu that can fit almost any dietary need! My partner had the meatloaf (with luscious broccoli--- try saying that in the same sentence), superb homemade gravy, and real mashed potatoes with the skins on them... I had the Cobb salad, and if you are a foodie, you know that Cobb salad is a dangerous thing to put on a menu--- it is difficult to execute properly, and this was perfect. We will be back, again, and again, and again... wish we had found this years ago!", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q4BV4y_Tkb_iqRu3WiVH5g", "review_id": "QTnv8JQCduzAPxyjWm_bNA", "text": "Loved going to this place. As a night shift worker, this was the best place for a good breakfast and good drink. Recommend highly!", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "omOnbJjKaJUkvYi3reIB9w", "review_id": "yuSypucOtC-A1WSvJSw_6A", "text": "1st off, Breakfast all day 24/7. Who doesn't love that!\n2nd, The pies selection is fantastic. I found out that they come from the Market Street bakery in Sun Prairie. Hats off to them!!!!! \nBurgers and dinner menu- Great home cooking! fresh well made food that gives mom's at home cooking a run for it's money! \n\"If you are hungry for a great filling meal, just head to Monty's\" is my new Motto. \n\nLove the huge parking lot! Easy in and out every time (if you can find a spot due to me being not the only other person loving this joint)\nWish they had later hours. They are only open to 10pm, which I'm kind of confused with considering they are directly across from the Barrymore theater. \nBut...I still have a solid 5 stars for this new love of my life.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PV_N_ar4oPi4JUjppBg_aA", "review_id": "pMgVMtXbtTrgG9y321kprQ", "text": "So when that BBQ Joint was randomly closed on a Friday night- we would up here.\n\nI had not been here in a few years so forgot how vegetarian friendly this place is. If you are a vegetarian this place is great, but if you are meat eat- this place is also good.\n\nThey do comfort food in good portions at reasonable prices. The food is not spectacular, its not taking you back to Grandma's kitchen. But if you go here often- I can see it turning to the neighborhood joint, when you feel like home. You can bring your friends or family, and have a decent meal. But given I live across the city-that's not going to be me. So i judge it just purely based on the food, and on this particular day- it was as Yelp puts its \"A-Ok.\"\n\nI got the Bistro Burger with fries. It was cooked how I like it. My husband got the Roast Turkey Platter- it was really tender but a little bland for my taste. As Elizabeth said- the brocolli was good. The blanching makes a huge difference.The mashed potatoes decent. The service acceptable.\n\n I would go back but it would not be my first choice.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eVvZOw4iU8rw0tr5DHXDKA", "review_id": "1RAEhQZrAE0uONPfjlL0ag", "text": "It is absolutely what you want it to be. It embodies the era of diners so well. The food was delicious. I have had the Grilled Cheese and the Mac and Cheese (I added bacon, yum!) both were wonderful. The milkshakes and malts are amazing as well. It can definitely get loud and sometimes there's a wait, but either way it is definitely worth it for this Madison gem.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4o9WPIHKZigkAD9r0BzNQg", "review_id": "u7Ter0-OJWM3bewvKrat2Q", "text": "I always have awesome food here. I am ready to start tryign out awesome coctails", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MOQZiVpGTj6SUS0SJfLoWg", "review_id": "hER1SR1yPaQvcKOSAPnkNA", "text": "great diner with good veggie and vegan options.\noverall very nice staff, friendly, prompt\ngreat desserts!", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SATpviAPebjvqL283hOk3Q", "review_id": "YFhpR4TczLb-yGxum7JD_g", "text": "Driving back from Wisconsin Dells to Illinois hungover and following a strict vegetarian diet, can be a little tricky. I hadn't been to Madison in a few years, so we decided to try a place in Madison (I also figured that they would be more likely  to have restaurants that cater to my needs). My boyfriend did some yelping, and shortly we were on our way to Monty's. There is a private lot which is always nice when you're in a busy city. We did not sit outside because it was a little chilly but the patio looked pleasant and relaxing with beautiful flowers. When you go inside the ambience is a funky little 50's diner with amazing looking pies. Even though the restaurant was crowded, we were able to get a table fairly quickly. As I opened up the menu, I almost died but before that I even thought of moving to Madison right away! There are so many vegetarian, vegan, gluten free options that it is the majority of the menu, which is so rare to find at a breakfast diner. We both ordered the sweet potato hash and it was to die for! Just what we needed that day! I wish there was another one in Illinois. My only suggestion is to serve the fruit on a separate plate instead of piling it all on one big plate, that makes the food messy and crowded.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1oXsV_I0TeschDfjM3Mr5A", "review_id": "uY6B6hxElN65rKEVUdtkBA", "text": "I have a love/not love relationship with Monty's. I used to love them for b-fast when I ate omlets. Now that I'm vegan, it's kinda hard to love them. Many of the items can't be changed, so if you're not a fan of onions or even allergic to them, they can't come out of items because they are pre-made in batches. They are my last ditch place to go to if Lazy Jane's, The Green Owl or any other place is busy or closed.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8KiaJ22iKNFVgWCc6tbnTg", "review_id": "N_XtdD5V-vl3sXvo-nW5bg", "text": "Had to visit this place while in town based on a recommendation from a good friend. I had the sesame chicken salad and a brandy alexander to drink-- both tasted great...but wish I would have ordered the vegetarian meatloaf with cashew-ginger gravy, as I tasted my friend's and it was SPECTACULAR! Unlike anything I ever had-- I've been craving it since we were there. Cute/comfortable/casual atmosphere, polite and pleasant server, good/unique variety and great vegetarian options-- highly recommend this place if you're looking for comfort-type food and/or a place that feels low-key.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Tsk86ph3PVTICNzeiDdyFg", "review_id": "I0fHE2R4uJUVl1AxZgRfcQ", "text": "Came in for brunch today and had a very nice experience.  I really like their d\u00e9cor, classic diner style.  I got the Meatloaf and oh my goodness it was so AMAZING! The homemade gravy was to die for!  My friend got the Egg Mornay I didn't try it but it looked delicious.  Our server Eric was also amazing! I will definitely be returning soon, for a first time experience I give five stars! \n\nAs a side note as we were walking out every single employee that we passes said, \"Thank you, have a great day.\"", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KjLudf-ZBtUT8qJVrotq-Q", "review_id": "MHb24ACMHRWmauNG3cVHGw", "text": "I love this place! They have amazing cheesecakes, breakfast options and yummy sammies. My favorite thing to eat is the grilled chicken and goat cheese sandwich! The flavors are so fresh and work well. I also love to sneak raspberry cheesecake when I am done ;)", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QUdwTtmfY9wIcluOr-21xw", "review_id": "TihZ6ml1hsylF7mF6qJh1g", "text": "It's always fun to take people to Monty's. The parking lot is a good indicator of how busy the place will be. Be aware, though, that the booths have very little tummy room, especially for those of us who aren't so svelte. If you fall into that category, try to get a table on the left side of the restaurant. Your ego will thank me later. :-)", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MfzQr1wAuA-Hj1eNHPqAgA", "review_id": "XsaKyrpu2Br_GbA75MF3dA", "text": "I could have sworn I wrote a review?\n\nanyhoo...\n\nwent here on the suggestion of a few vegheads.  they used to have vegan milkshakes & ice cream... sadly, no more :(\n\ndinner was tasty, though-- heathen vegan shoplifter sandwich & cherry pie!!! nothing Earth-shattering, but solid. \n\nand probably one of your vegan best options in Madison.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NyyFepegsYvAtKlNVuH9uQ", "review_id": "JxW5KaYwPPTrU0wb-1XeRQ", "text": "This place has really great brunch.  They also serve alcohol (bottled beer and spirits only).  I had their Bloody Mary and an omlet last time I was there and it just felt right.  Try having that experience at a Perkins or Dennys.  Not happening. (P.S. the omlets are amazing, and if you ask for jalapenos on the side, they are fresh cut which rocks socks in my opinion)\n \nAlso, the place is very natural, with all of its ingredients seemingly sourced locally or something - the ingredients are fresh is what I mean to say.  Not even comparable to a Denny's, so don't let me above reference scare you.", "business_id": "fjaQ3Ixkofh8xGhklUtDnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Y-nr6eaHwP3HF1jV4JKDJw", "review_id": "0YDbV9OuRzd_uXAGEMXyYw", "text": "This place is easy to miss, but make a point to stop in. \n\nIf you live in Wisconsin, you've had yourself a brat or two...\n\nBUT--have you had a gyro brat, or a chicken habanero brat, or a Hawaiian brat? \n\nYou can if you go to Jim's! I talked to the man behind the counter(Jim?) my first time in, and he told me that he tries to come up with a few types of brat each season, and then he keeps the favorites. His goal is to get to 100. ONE HUNDRED KINDS OF BRAT, PEOPLE. There are fresh seasonal types, and of course your classic. In the freezer, you'll find the mecca of meat selection.\n\nOf course, there are more than just brats...otherwise he would have called the place Jim's Brats. You get the idea.", "business_id": "WxfedycTcbQO_GuXHo9Ypw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HyPHusWfqy41wKs36OQkjA", "review_id": "WODFiCdXmAq06Dtd7sP7Tg", "text": "i'll admit, i haven't been to jim's meat in over a year.. \n.. but i don't exactly live very close to it any more so i have to claim laziness.\n\nhowever, back in the day, we used to go to jim's ALL THE TIME.\nmy best friend had jim's meat programmed into his phone.\nnot only do they have fresh and quality meats (once, we got these chicken cordon bleu -- ham and swiss wrapped in chicken breast -- there that we took home, grilled and LOVED), but they also have prepared food, like amazing cheeseburgers and brats!\n\nwould definitely recommend going there if you're even remotely in the neighborhood.\n\noh how i miss jim's.", "business_id": "WxfedycTcbQO_GuXHo9Ypw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QCg5CRze-wwMO5HerI9dYg", "review_id": "g29Iy7cnyrcHX6KNJCR-3Q", "text": "Directions:\n\n1. Go to Jims.\n\n2. Get a package of gyro brats.\n\n3. Purchase gyro sauce and buns.\n\n4. Enjoy, rinse, repeat.\n\nSoooooo goooooood!  Every time I'm in town, I try to make the trip and grab a pack to bring back home.", "business_id": "WxfedycTcbQO_GuXHo9Ypw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YraWlPjamUaiV2VzHiLsnw", "review_id": "-9akzEowgJwtfiK1ei01yQ", "text": "I've gone here once last summer (with myself living all the way over on the west of madison, the drive is kind of a hassle. Is the reason being am not a regular at jim's.), the meat quality overall was decent. This shop is owned and operated locally. The customer service was good and friendly. This shop has a wide variety selection of meat. They even have different flavors of bratwurst where you don't normally find at large super markets. Worth a visit, stop by and try jim's today.", "business_id": "WxfedycTcbQO_GuXHo9Ypw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m1ZlHZiIyXPq7AjLiRrcGA", "review_id": "1PYcRN9BqUjFlY2UW4Mb5A", "text": "MHoly crap this place is amazing!  Best meat selection in Madison. Tons of brats! Awesome service too!\nWeekly he has a 10 for $10 burger special, which is amazing, and our first time, we only bought 2 burgers (yummy pizza ones) and he gave us 2 buns!  Today we got jalapeno/cheddar burgers, brat patties, and chipotle burgers, plus 4 Hawaiian brats (they have pineapple in them)! All of that was $16!\nWe also put an order in for an upcoming special they are having--12 sirloins for $20 and 10 lbs of jalapeno/cheddar brats for $3.99/lb.\nI am so glad that my man and I found this gem... If you love both traditional cuts and innovative hybrids, check out Jims!\nPs, Jim is a super nice guy too, who loves his business and does it well!", "business_id": "WxfedycTcbQO_GuXHo9Ypw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aIE1ZliV-oSsBIUhp64ing", "review_id": "bAwoz0NUnAEWZpvXLY-xag", "text": "Very good meats,they will make you lunch if you like and the best Russian Red Crab I have picked up in my life. ...and GREAT SERVICE", "business_id": "WxfedycTcbQO_GuXHo9Ypw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OGxuqUZtoynJ6ayz_VCfyQ", "review_id": "wohyIol8mArtGm6tUy1tmA", "text": "Awesome local meat market. Nice selection, incredibly friendly staff & great deals!", "business_id": "WxfedycTcbQO_GuXHo9Ypw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aIE1ZliV-oSsBIUhp64ing", "review_id": "5OXYFcC-fhc9wfecpywJUA", "text": "Fantastic service, freindly people and very high quality products. Look for their ads in the State Journal and Today's Deals at madison.com and you will see some amazing savings and pricing.", "business_id": "WxfedycTcbQO_GuXHo9Ypw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LL8Kl4wfe1NsmY_X7anqDA", "review_id": "4T0FAht6ZhUn3PwrGGlTUw", "text": "Great selection of meat and sausage... \n\nI dropped in on a lark and they had unlimited Skirt Steak... which I couldn't find anywhere else in Madison (totally weird, coming from chicago).  Great quality skirt, required a bit of additional trimming, but that's normal...\n\nwill visit Jim again and again", "business_id": "WxfedycTcbQO_GuXHo9Ypw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GR-h-gLPdWnSncTToJIDeQ", "review_id": "NBJeLfCdNqTLpHKCSynYKw", "text": "I love these guys!! They always have great recommendations and good quality food. They are my go-to meat market, even now that I live outside of Madison. They are super friendly, too, and helped me carry stuff out to my car when I was with my baby. GREAT STORE!!", "business_id": "WxfedycTcbQO_GuXHo9Ypw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4AGRXB5C588iitXZY-y3wQ", "review_id": "ls8kROr2g1khMuIrR0GZ9w", "text": "I want to love Jim's because John the owner is such a nice guy but I can only give it 3 stars. \n\nWe got a $20 for $10 coupon and heard great things about the 100 items for $100 deal. So, we splurged in order to fill up our freezer and went for it. \n\nFirst, I counted the number of items (joking at first) and noticed that we only got 89 items. Not a big deal but it essentially negated the discount / groupon we were using. \n\nSecond, almost everything was mislabeled! Cube steak was hamburger patties. Chicken breasts were chicken tenders. Beef hamburgers were bratwurst patties. Pork cutlets were sausage patties....etc. Again, not a huge deal but annoying when you plan ahead, thaw an item for meal and end up having to improvise in the end anyway (hamburger stir fry isn't bad, neither is a bratwurst cheeseburger).\n\nFinally, I am not sure it was an outstanding value. We ended up with about 70 hot dogs, assorted bratwurst and assorted bratwurst patties which are quite inexpensive. Of the remaining items, portions were quite small and anything expensive was bulked up by wrapping it in bacon. Also, the assorted kabobs we got were simply flavored by dusting them with powder flavorings. They were still good, just not very gourmet and something I could have done easily myself. \n\nOn a positive note, the chicken Parmesan cutlets/patties were amazing!!\n\nAlso, the over the counter items always look and smell great! I have also heard their wings are the best around. \n\nI'll go back for the brats in the summer but I don't think I could eat another one until then!", "business_id": "WxfedycTcbQO_GuXHo9Ypw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "11b3GOTx-57bYBVqBKA7rA", "review_id": "5MweOpSWjx-q3zvEGTSAag", "text": "I cook. A lot.  However, I don't eat much red meat. But when I do...well, I go to Jim's.\n\nI first went with one of my roommates to Jim's a few months ago. They had a fantastic, fresh selection of outstanding meats. We met Jim, the guy who owns the place--he even tipped us off to some huge sales a month in advance!\n\nEveryone there is nice...painfully nice. I know, I know--what a complaint!\n\nWe bought a beef tenderloin for our bi-annual (well, once-a-semester) beef wellington extravaganza, and I must say...the quality was fantastic. \n\nSo, anyways, next time I feel the need to pull out my trusty cast iron skillet and prepare a delicious steak? Well, you know where I'm going to get the meat.", "business_id": "WxfedycTcbQO_GuXHo9Ypw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_9FhAcrJJ8r3KlpUgZ23Aw", "review_id": "9q1Nw7ikooSCfY6_Wu_c_Q", "text": "Friendly neighborhood meat market. Everyday prices are competitive; weekly specials are spectacular--beats supermarket prices for much better quality meat. Best item: the Sheboygan brats. These are absolutely the best brats I've ever had, whether in Wisconsin or in Germany. Other varieties are very good, too.\n\nThe staff, moreover, is both friendly and knowledgeable. They can do practically any custom order. They get to know their customers and treat regulars like family.", "business_id": "WxfedycTcbQO_GuXHo9Ypw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9oM2WHOff65woqx5EPWuVQ", "review_id": "0WzbX28-K3ZT6D_ZLbgkEA", "text": "Amazing is all I can say. They have absolutely everything. No, it's not organic but it's super homemade and killer. I get something different every time I am there and have yet to be disappointed. All the brats, beef, chicken, BACON are all wonderful. Support local butchers or they will disappear! Perfect example, I went in and asked for a pound of italian sausage (kale/cauliflower/sausage pot pie, yum!) and they were out but they offered to make me some on the spot. Really amazing service and great product quality. Make the trip to Jim's", "business_id": "WxfedycTcbQO_GuXHo9Ypw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4AGRXB5C588iitXZY-y3wQ", "review_id": "u41q2zEWlEcbI5qQIBGsRA", "text": "Some kid answers the phone yesterday 45 minutes before their posted closing time \"Umm...yah we're like closed\" he didn't even say hello? I would have felt better if he simply didn't answer the phone.", "business_id": "WxfedycTcbQO_GuXHo9Ypw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vtYwZ0BnXIIcDRV-j8OQqw", "review_id": "nqWnxgOjhwf6DQFgViQmRw", "text": "This may be the nicest, most relaxing B&B my wife and I have ever stayed in.  We have stayed there about three times when we make an annual pilgrimage to Madison for a gardening conference at Olbrich.\n\nIt's in a farm house lovingly converted to a B&B.  The owners are lovely, friendly people and excellent cooks too!  One morning we were the only couple at breakfast and the food was fabulous!!!\n\nTheir dog was present while we had breakfast; that makes it seem more like home.  I wish that the llamas would come over to the fence so I could pet them.\n\nCheck out their web site at speckledheninn.com", "business_id": "FrT0OQFkUZBtfoW3V1Wpfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c_9RXoxZWXdipvkI5GJ-aA", "review_id": "KSx4pfs9lWQirdXyJbQTow", "text": "This place is fantastic. The owners are friendly and personable but not overbearing. Happy, their golden doodle dog, is the sweetest and most welcoming \"greeter\" on the planet, yet - again - not overbearing. Guests receive a lovely, multi-course gourmet breakfast, and the owner/chef cheerfully accomodated my request for a gluten-free, vegan meal! The grounds are lovely ... there are lambs and llamas (no joke!) ... one has use of a mini kitchen and a nice little guest hangout area, in addition to one's nice, homey room. We had a jacuzzi in our room. We had no qualms or problems during our stay, at all - this is the comfiest B&B ever!", "business_id": "FrT0OQFkUZBtfoW3V1Wpfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ttrS6KAN7F3lYPACzoFWtQ", "review_id": "fjbCjrXKP_-FX5XAToznUQ", "text": "My husband surprised me with a little getaway for my birthday and a wonderful stay at the Speckled Hen Inn B&B. We have some experience with B&Bs and this one is very nice. The Innkeepers are friendly, kind, and like others have said, not overbearing. It's located on a small farm that has sheep, llamas (or they may have been alpacas), chickens, a very cute dog named Happy, and some outdoor cats. The farm house where the guests stay is tastefully decorated. There is a nice living area and a library area where you can lounge about. There is also a mini kitchen you can use, if needed, with snacks. Our room was a very good size and it was neat and clean. We had a tv and dvd player with movies to choose from. I also noticed how nice and quite it was. 4 of the 5 rooms were filled while we were there and yet it was always very quiet in our room. The breakfast was wonderful! The owners are very good cooks and served us 2-3 courses for breakfast. Some of the food we ate, like the eggs and some fruits were straight from the farm. Free WiFi was another convenient bonus. If you're looking for a romantic getaway I would highly recommend staying at the Speckled Hen Inn!", "business_id": "FrT0OQFkUZBtfoW3V1Wpfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oAk3XjYPsTyh0Z55KRf50Q", "review_id": "zMGw5XQ-PVoN9Wctd9VWUA", "text": "This place is, amazing.  The owners are very welcoming, and when you eat breakfast it is like you are sitting in your parent's dinning room.  The room we stayed in was beautiful.  It had a huge shower/steam room, mini bar, great TV with satellite, fire place, and a bed that swallows you.  There are other features to this B&B other than the place itself.  As mentioned, there is the most amazing dog EVER here, properly named \"Happy\".  There are also a handful of amazing cats on the property that will gladly accompany you for a stroll on the property.  It's nice to hear that the B&B is also pretty sustainable.  All the food they make is pretty much from their farm/garden (fresh eggs, veggies) and anything that can not be grown on their property is from close by.  We have stayed at a handful of B&Bs but this one takes the cake.  I would recommend The Speckled Hen Inn B&B to anyone.  I couldn't even wait to leave our room to post this review!", "business_id": "FrT0OQFkUZBtfoW3V1Wpfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gTXE3SMudp-npIKl7zfFxQ", "review_id": "eZnYpaViFR4wyjsjCP6oVw", "text": "We stayed in Madison Lakes rooms, it was beautiful - modern, comfortable, very well put together.  Being dog friendly was a great treat and we got to bring our 4 legged friend with us, who loved the stay.  The property is wonderful and the owners incredibly nice.  Breakfast was really great, a wonderful way to start the day.  The only reason I give 4 and not 5 stars is that it is somewhat close to the highway, which detracts from the tranquil nature of the property, though not enough to prevent me from staying again.", "business_id": "FrT0OQFkUZBtfoW3V1Wpfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YQwSxgoooScY0b6s9eUYlA", "review_id": "bfgJ0R-IOQrWV_G0ELHXRg", "text": "I should have left this review back in November when I stayed here with my parents - every time I look through our vacation photos I think about how much fun I had showing them Madison... and how we enjoyed where we stayed just as much.  Pat and Bob and Happy (their dog) were wonderful and their food was amazing.  They make many of the ingredients on their property (fresh maple syrup anyone?).  Would go back in a heartbeat.", "business_id": "FrT0OQFkUZBtfoW3V1Wpfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_34ajo82FKow9KoAwQsjnA", "review_id": "EwzxtTrhHzZLrB5i6FnmGA", "text": "By far the best B & B I have stayed in (I have stayed in about 5 in my life thus far). Huge breakfasts that were yummy and a lovely, relaxing atmosphere. \n\nMy co-traveler and I honestly decided to stay in the inn rather than go into Madison on a Saturday night because it was that cozy. We are not 80 but in our late 20s/early 30s!\n\nYou can hear the highway when you sit outside, but it's kind of like the sound of strong winds. It's hard to believe that the property is that close to downtown Madison, yet it's a farm. \n\nAlthough I like to try out different B & B's, just for different experiences, I would strongly consider staying there again for a weekend getaway.", "business_id": "FrT0OQFkUZBtfoW3V1Wpfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-3lRzLDxYl4ITXVjTPEERw", "review_id": "NC5BvHh-myp8q84tgVejkg", "text": "My business partner and I stayed at the Speckled Hen by chance while on business in Madison.  All hotels were booked and we were lucky enough to get a room here.  I can't say enough about this B&B.  We were overly impressed with the Inn, the Inn Keepers, our rooms and the breakfasts OMG!!! Awesome ;)   I felt at home here, my room was extremely comfy and cozy and quiet.  Breakfast is served in your time and is one of my favorite parts of the stay.  Every morning its something new and exciting and Delicious!!!  The Inn Keepers and warm and friendly and the conversation was never dull.  I will stay here whenever I'm in Madison.  The price and the service go way beyond the cost of any hotel I've stayed in...  This place is a real find.  There are also hiking trails, farm animals, and an abundantly beautiful property.  If that isn't enough a good deal of what is served for breakfast is grown on the property.    To say it in one word, AWESOME!!!!!", "business_id": "FrT0OQFkUZBtfoW3V1Wpfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vLRjZQRO8ShbCExX8Fh6Qw", "review_id": "xmwhBNuk434O7WXOR6CfyQ", "text": "This was our first B&B expierence and it was amazing! We stayed here June 2012 for a birthday weekend. The owners made us feel very special and right at home. Our room, the Madison Lakes Room, was huge and the bathroom was spectacular. I loved the steam shower! The property is large and a great place to take a walk during the day. They are also lots of outdoor seating areas to sit and enjoy the scenery or read a book. The breakfast was great, I think we had 3 courses a day of food. Pat makes a great breakfast and Bob provides good company during the meal. Their dog Happy is also a companion while you eat or walk the property.\n\n They do also have snacks in the lounge area for you to enjoy at anytime. There are sodas in the fridge and sometimes fresh baked cookies!", "business_id": "FrT0OQFkUZBtfoW3V1Wpfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dh1ZXGKbT3tRcDH1Tr-_cQ", "review_id": "RST-8aKbwlBwMZqpcSzQ2w", "text": "Inviting, comfortable, quite, homey, elegant, and friendly are words that come to mind when thinking of our stay at the Speckled Hen.  \n\nMy wife and I came here for our anniversary and we were not disappointed with any aspect.   Upon arrival we were met by the Inn Keeper, Pat who gave us a warm welcome and brief tour of the gust areas and our room.   The guest area, or as they call it, the \"gathering room\" is very warm & inviting.   Here you can sit to meet with others, read a book, select a wine, or enjoy complementary drinks such as coffee, tea or soda with some light snacks available as well.   The freshly baked cookies are awesome.    There is also a computer to use if you wish and there are several binders and folders with local attractions or restaurants to try out.   \n\nOur room, the \"Madison Lakes\" was outstanding.  Large, and outfitted extremely well. You will not be disappointed.  There is a king sized bed, a gas fireplace, nice sized TV, with good cable channels, or use of a DVD (you can borrow DVD's from the gathering room), free wifi, a small fridge, sink, and two comfortable chairs to melt into.   The bathroom is ginormous, with a large whirlpool tub, a huge walk in shower complete with steam and rainfall shower head, all of it being very nice.   \n\nThe grounds of the Inn is really a small farm, with fruits, veggies & fresh laid eggs that find their way into the ingredients for breakfast.    Around the far there are several trails to use, winding you past the barn, sheep, a lama and various beds for wild flowers, herbs and vegetables.   \n\nAs my wife and I walked the grounds and headed back to the Inn, we passed a good sized gazebo which seemed to beckon us in for a look.  Inside there are a few comfortable chairs, wine cooler,  a DVD player (with aux connections) and some wine glasses just waiting to be used.   We sat in there for a while and we actually had plans on going out on the town.  However, this entire scenery before us was extremely relaxing... the woods, birds singing, farm animals grazing about, all made for an extremely, wonderful  relaxing environment we simply could not walk away from.   So, we concluded our evening by enjoying ourselves in this tranquil environment accompanied with some wine.    Ahhh... a very memorable time which we shall cherish for some time to come.   \n\nAfter a sound sleep and outstanding shower, we headed to breakfast where we dinned with two other couples who clearly were enjoying their stay as well.  The breakfast freshly made by the Inn Keepers, Pat & Bob, is made up of several courses; fruit, scones, beacon and eggs, all of which was eaten with delight and a perfect ending chapter of our stay at the Speckled Hen Inn B&B.  \n\nThe attention given by the Inn Keepers, Pat & Bob is perfect.  They have really taken care of many of your needs in advance simply by setting up the Inn & Grounds really well.  They are both attentive and engaging while at the same time not being overbearing.   They really do have it well balanced!   \n\nObviously, my wife & I will be checking back in here again.  So, if you are looking for a place to get away from to unwind, (which is only a short drive from the Capitol Square) or in need of some quite time, then this is the place for you!   \n\nThanks Speckled Hen, for such a relaxing time and creating some wonderful memories!!!", "business_id": "FrT0OQFkUZBtfoW3V1Wpfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tzMMBc86lLvB_KVm3Y79eA", "review_id": "bHPwKiSJALCmED0jina9pQ", "text": "This place was wonderful all around. I would return and I would recommend. It is a bit higher price point, but it is such a great space it is worth it. If you are looking to get away, relax, have a romantic weekend, enjoy nature, this is a great place. If you just need a place to sleep you might want something less expensive (unless you can afford it). \n\nThe first floor of the house is very clean and neat, but has a very comfortable and cozy feel. There is a small kitchenette stocked with coffee, tea, cold drinks and lite snacks. If we stayed longer I could see relaxing down there enjoying a glass of wine, playing a game or reading. There is a nice selection of wine available to purchase so you don't even have to go out. \n\nOur room was very nice. King sized bed, robes, our own deck with a great view of the sheep. The bathroom had a big Jacuzzi tub and a large duel-head shower. We enjoyed glasses of champagne on the deck before heading out to explore and hike around their land. \n\nHe had dinner downtown Madison which was an easy drive to and from. When we returned we were happy to have the fireplace in our room and cozied up with some of freshly baked cookies left out for guests. \n\nBreakfast was delicious. Farm fresh eggs from their hen's, herbs from the garden and all the other ingredients were local. We had good conversation with the other couple staying there as well as the owners.\n\nGreat place!", "business_id": "FrT0OQFkUZBtfoW3V1Wpfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8JBS7BLs7AZ4pOZNMBieKg", "review_id": "aY6SeQJxKqUgLqSmwB8tRw", "text": "The Speckled Hen Inn Bed & Breakfast really is as good as it gets. My husband and I stayed two nights in the Heywood Hardy Suite, which was stunningly clean and beautifully appointed. Seriously -- you could eat off the floors, that's how clean it was! The four-poster canopy bed was super comfy and luxurious.\n\nThe premises were gorgeous, just as advertised. We admired the sheep and the llama and the chickens as they did their thing in the pasture. Happy, the goldendoodle, was a fluffy and friendly and fabulous co-host. And Pat and Bob -- the innkeepers -- are amazing cooks! The baked plum, scones, and farmers' market strada were superb.\n\nNext time we are in Madison, we will definitely be staying at the Speckled Hen Inn! (And you should, too!)", "business_id": "FrT0OQFkUZBtfoW3V1Wpfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yF5hNf6L7e53vkn49PTlTA", "review_id": "hWkrUWJmWvKQ4JJBrc3doQ", "text": "My husband and I were looking for a unique place to stay for our anniversary. We had looked into some area hotels but, the website of the Speckled Hen Inn B & B was very inciting and truly sparked our interest to try it.  SO GLAD WE DID!!\n\nFrom the moment we were greeted by one of the owners, we felt welcomed and comfortable.  Beautifully clean, decorated and comfortable.  The room we chose was amazing....the privacy, quiet and relaxation was just what we wanted and loved.  \n(luxurious bedding, tub and shower)\n\nBreakfast was truly delicious and thoughtfully prepared.  Just one other couple was staying at the same time as we did and it was fun and interesting to have breakfast with them and the owners Pat and Bob.\n\nLove their \"greeter\" Happy the dog...he is just as his name says...Happy (sweet and friendly too).\n\nWe were sad to go and look forward to coming back in the near future for more than just an overnight.\n\nIf you have never experienced staying at a B & B, THIS is the location to try.  Once you stay here other's will pale in comparison.\n\nMadison WI is a neat city to investigate and is well worth the trip up North.....\n\nThanks to Pat and Bob...your doing a wonderful job...keep it up!", "business_id": "FrT0OQFkUZBtfoW3V1Wpfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CK17lyW_LQBNpwWpC0V-KA", "review_id": "1b3ggQ9PvZ6nFI8zBmNPbA", "text": "Bob, Pat, and Happy made my stay memorable and enjoyable! \n\nI stayed in the Token Creek room which is located on the ground floor. The room was so comfortable and clean! There was a little plate of cookies waiting for me along with water and a tiny bouquet of fresh flowers. I loved waking up and opening up the blinds to look out on the little farm that they own. It was so peaceful! \n\nThe Inn is also centrally located (it took me 15 minutes from the time I left their inn to drop off my rental car and get through security at the airport) even though it feels like you're in the country. I don't think I left a 10 mile radius while I was there and was able to see everything I wanted. \n\nEvery breakfast was phenomenal. Bob smoked the breakfast meats himself, ham one day and bacon the next. The eggs came from their chickens, the cheese and cranberry juice were also sourced from Wisconsin. I love eating local! We had some great conversations about food, wine, work (pre-running the Inn), entrepreneurship, and owning your own dream business. \n\nLast but not least, they're golden doodle, Happy, made me happy every time I saw him. If I wasn't flying home I might have tried to steal him. ;o) \n\nI will be recommending this Inn to anyone who is traveling to or through Madison!", "business_id": "FrT0OQFkUZBtfoW3V1Wpfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NajmNP6fILQEt8pGbZNbaA", "review_id": "Q57Esw3lzrXbdCP2SSOerg", "text": "When I think of \"Hampton Inn,\" I think budget hotel. The decor at this Hampton Inn certainly did not suggest this. With the dark wood furniture, white sheets, classy black & white photographs accompanying the room numbers, and modern lobby, I felt like I was at a Sheraton or Westin. The staff was friendly and considerate too - we asked for a room that wasn't facing the highway and she took it a step further by giving us a room away from the area with lots of kids.\n\nThe free breakfast was also a step up from your usual continental breakfast - it included sausage and eggs that you can make a biscuit sandwich with, among a variety of other usual items. We didn't get to use their pool but it looked nice from afar. The base price was $119 but we had a 20% off coupon through Orbitz.", "business_id": "HYFwjbK7HbvzENF44ACfdA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qzTl_FO8ogp5Aik8gML6Eg", "review_id": "jkZJJTVB-km--qAgVq1b3A", "text": "Loved this Hampton Inn!\nStaff was super friendly. Close to restaurants and shopping.\nClean, comfy, and well maintained hotel, close to the highway and perfect for a quick getaway from Chicago area.", "business_id": "HYFwjbK7HbvzENF44ACfdA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pmN_7O8l7hjPr6VH5LEdbQ", "review_id": "IaOIyewoe9n5W1oI8UQ-Kg", "text": "Wow, 5 stars? Did we stay at the same hotel? This location is the newer version where the room entrances are enclosed which is a plus. They've also had their renovation in the lobby with the high counter/seating area.  But my room smelled like stale smoke and the desk was really small.\n\nSo while the staff was super friendly and the location is actually more convenient to where I needed to be in Madison, on my return trip I opted to stay in the HGI in Middleton than endure another week in this less than acceptable Hampton.", "business_id": "HYFwjbK7HbvzENF44ACfdA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AEmMMo7dPr9BszGYz7BZLA", "review_id": "psOtOI499VqWSJilEkcpIA", "text": "Front Desk was rude and not helpful whatsoever. The rooms were small and when we got to our room there was pee in the toilet still. Would choose a different hotel if I was you.", "business_id": "HYFwjbK7HbvzENF44ACfdA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tWQm3X0Dfkwo2BJP7puepA", "review_id": "ZHm6Z0_zJ8kLgDBcXzKGpw", "text": "Slightly lower than average Hampton Inn.  Heat/AC wasn't updated, pretty typical besides that.", "business_id": "HYFwjbK7HbvzENF44ACfdA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pXhDpK-ZqOOwlkPoqyNJSA", "review_id": "XvnA_WaI2p00OHOf-3KdHQ", "text": "Wonderful staff greeted us as we checked in. The room was clean, tidy and waiting for two very tired guests who had been driving for many hours. One of the best continental breakfasts we have ever sampled at any Hampton Inn. We were surprised to see so many guests in the breakfast room since it was so quiet upon check-in. Even the guests were friendly and cordial. Mixture of business travelers and family vacationers. Definitely will return when we visit our daughter at UW-Madison.", "business_id": "HYFwjbK7HbvzENF44ACfdA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "UzA3sZbKGPm_tYQ9_A73zw", "text": "Went here for Friday Night Fish Fry (after reading a decent review of the place from one of the fish fry ranking sites).  The place is T-I-N-Y tiny, but that's not a bad thing.  There are a handful of tables around the outside of the bar, and about 25-30 seats at the actual bar itself.  A low ceiling lends to the really smallish feel of the place.\n\nGreat jukebox, great service, good value.  We really enjoyed hanging out at the Villa Tap.  \n\nDrinks: we tried the whiskey old fashioned sour.  Lost points for not being muddled and for not using Squirt.  It was decent, regardless, and a great value; three old fashioneds came in at under $10.\n\nFood-wise - mixed results.  The appetizers (onion rings and cheese curds) were excellent.  Some of the best we've ever had, even if the curds were \"out of the box\" curds.  They were cooked perfectly, didn't show any signs of grease, and were absolutely wonderful.\n\nThe fish - we had deep fried cod all around - left much to be desired.  It was cooked better than any other fish we've ever had - it was so perfectly prepared... the batter was light and crispy; it was served piping hot; no signs of grease - it had all of the makings of a great fish fry.\n\nBut it was too fishy tasting; not in a good way, but in a bad way.  Cod shouldn't have a strong fish flavor.  Save that for bad Ocean Perch or Smelt... and that's what this cod tasted like.  :-(  So, despite being prepared to perfection, it failed to deliver on taste.\n\nThe fries were perfect, which is such a shame.  The Villa knows how to fry a mean dish - just wish the fish wasn't so \"off\" tasting.  We'll give them another shot, though.  I'm sure the burgers and other offerings are going to be good - The Villa was spot-on with everything else, so the fish may have been a fluke.\n\nVilla Tap = No Win/No Fail - it's a tie\n\nService = 4 stars (fast, prompt, spot-on)\nFood = 2.5 stars (fish = fail; all others = win)\nValue = 4 stars ($40 for 3 people with appetizers and fish)\nMisc = 4 stars (atmosphere, homey feel)\n\nDefinitely a great little bar; we'll give the fish another shot at some point and we'll certainly try the rest of the menu items!", "business_id": "J2AiPQnKWBxBwc4MMkbH8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d-pfuqI3ZYpSfPC4g680BQ", "review_id": "zJjmZ38klSSCDczU8A4ClA", "text": "One liner:  perch rocks\n\nIf you are looking for an awesome perch fish fry, Villa is your place.  One of the best I have eaten...light greasing and no grease.  It is Canadian Lake perch if that matters to anyone.\n\nSmall and cozy neighborhood bar!", "business_id": "J2AiPQnKWBxBwc4MMkbH8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XmSPy_RTZArCirAqWsVP6w", "review_id": "PsETnfkw2whz7udZmsnZZw", "text": "This is a great example of a typical 'local color' Wisconsin tavern/grill ! Friday fish,reasonable beer/drink prices,and outstanding service. Fish was exceptional ,both perch and cod.Slight personal preference to cod.  Owner  is cook and keeps things running smoothly.In spite of no longer being in Mad \nCity cocktail book,still a solid 4 star for what it is..", "business_id": "J2AiPQnKWBxBwc4MMkbH8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EYnqNVYDkHHkUvohOe4EwQ", "review_id": "5OLRrFpZ8yTOmMRvUXOueg", "text": "My husband and I love this little gem of a neighborhood bar. We are constantly on the hunt for best \"bar burger\" (so we have a lame hobby...whatever, it's fun!) and we agree that Villa Tap is one of the best bar burgers in town. Jenny St ground chuck, fresh veggies on the burgs, good bun, also they have good apps (love the cheddar broccoli bites)...all good so far. Good Bloody Mary's too. We haven't tried the fish fry yet, but it's on the to-do list. We actually went there for Valentine's Day - wanted to avoid the crowds, in the mood for a good cheeseburger, etc - had a great time. The burgers were top-notch, jukebox is great (they have a weird abundance of live Dead, which is great). The regular customers are nice and friendly also - it's not an intimidating \"townie-bar\" (hello, Tip Top!) but the regulars are SO nice and fun to talk to. Owner Chico is really nice, and we love that he's going out of his way to buy local ingredients and beer. He's got House of Brews on tap even! Unusual fact - the inside of the bathroom stalls are painted with chalkboard paint and have chalk available to write messages. We really don't have complaints at this point. We're excited to try their brunch soon!", "business_id": "J2AiPQnKWBxBwc4MMkbH8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "S2sR5g_eU__Cr02fycB1PQ", "review_id": "QNwETsgztt_GAZCbebHmVA", "text": "A very typical slice of the Wisconsin bar scene.  Low key, no frills, tasty food and a wide variety of beers.  Jukebox with a little bit of everything and pool tables.  If you want to be sociable, you can sit around the bar, or if you want to hide out from society (as I often do) you can sit in the backroom and drink.\n\nFood was good, but, again, no frills.  Burgers come with chips on the side if you don't order an appetizer of fries.  I heard a few customers raving about the fish fry and it seemed to be quite popular.  We got there at around 8:00 and dinner was winding down.\n\nCheap, too.  About $60 for two burgers, eleven beers and a shot.  Don't ask me why I thought it'd be a good idea for my date and I to drink that much alcohol, but luckily Villa Tap is close enough to walk to...", "business_id": "J2AiPQnKWBxBwc4MMkbH8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nqs6Avj7bfyavMUHO0XVBg", "review_id": "9xmaZ7sAGpY7zYtS4AGfgA", "text": "So close to the airport, but remains off the grid. The Villa Tap neighborhood bar looks as it hasn't changed in forty years. The wooden bar is topped with a baseball cards that have a laminate over them.\n\nWant to drink? Stop over. They have friendly bartenders and great prices. The bartenders do a nice job on the bloodies and Old Fashioneds.\n\nWant to eat? Om nom. They have some type of food every night, but their Friday fish fry is worth going. The perch or walleye is what you should get. Even though it was busy when we were there, the servers were funny, had a good attitude, and our food came promptly. They know what the hell they are doing.", "business_id": "J2AiPQnKWBxBwc4MMkbH8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "HSX8YUznjYXOFHTzQ3OE9A", "review_id": "uM4V6Twodcs1U_rVoTR3BA", "text": "If you are looking for a no frills Friday night fish fry that will blow your mind, this is your place. I am giving this place 5 stars because it is wonderful for a very simple meal, with excellent service. \n\n We had a little trouble finding the door (the entrance is in the back facing away from Packers Ave.) but once we walked in and sat at one of their wobbly tables, we were instantly greeted by our friendly server.  Though the bar was busy, we got our drinks immediately, along with a basket with two basic white bread rolls and coleslaw.  All very standard issue.  \n\nThe fish was another story. Whoa.  I got the Canadian perch and my boyfriend got the Canadian walleye.  The large single piece of walleye was lightly breaded and fried perfectly.  It was buttery, non-fishy, and totally delicious.  The baked potato that came with it was pretty standard, but good.  The perch was battered differently in a thicker, more crunchy coating.  The little strips were just AMAZING.  I got a pile of 7 or 8 strips that I honestly couldn't stop eating.  The fries were done to perfection as well.  \n\nMy boyfriend and I are somewhat light eaters in general, but we cleared out all of that fried goodness in one sitting.  On the way out the cooks from the back yelled good bye, the bartender wished us a good night, and someone standing by the door smiled and asked us to come back soon.  I can't say enough about how friendly everyone here is.  It looks like a burned out biker bar, but their simple menu is done right.  I never thought I would like a place so much that doesn't have salad on their menu, but I anticipate we will be back many many more times.", "business_id": "J2AiPQnKWBxBwc4MMkbH8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XmSPy_RTZArCirAqWsVP6w", "review_id": "RnSDUt50ek3YEfon8hw-QA", "text": "Really enjoy this place.Cod is still exceptional.Prices up a bit due to cost increase on fish.Service continues to be friendly and attentive.Added bonus,they are in Madison Cocktail book this year.", "business_id": "J2AiPQnKWBxBwc4MMkbH8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8z7vH_uDGV4ika_BGm0SuA", "review_id": "K8sR5ihoG8J6lpNjeEKPQQ", "text": "Looks sketch from the outside, but true fish fry happiness awaits! I have been going to this place for about one year.  The first time we went later around 9 pm or so and a lot of the fish was gone.  I had an amazing hamburger instead, meat from Jenifer St Market. Besides the first time, I have always gotten the fish.  The perch is amazing and be sure to get the loaded baked potato.  The craft beer selection is impressive.  Chico-the owner is usually cooking, it's a small kitchen, so be prepared to wait, but it's worth it. My fiance usually gets the walleye and loves it. It's now my go to place for fish!", "business_id": "J2AiPQnKWBxBwc4MMkbH8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ISwiZNOXrgxlLfVZsGBUww", "review_id": "Fwy-W6N1umORdj4PG5crOA", "text": "8/17/13  It's close to the airport, Mallard's baseball, and Ale Asylum.  We took in some of the preseason Packer game, had a few brews, and what I'm told is the best burger in town.", "business_id": "J2AiPQnKWBxBwc4MMkbH8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BWHl9MVQZ-14Erh-kV5XFg", "review_id": "1wg-JPMRWSxsyBXdm48rPg", "text": "We gave this a try after reading about it on madisonfishfry.com. Glad we did! We split the walleye and the perch - both were excellent, and worthy of 5 stars on their own. Washed it down with a good Old Fashioned. The only knock I have is that the sides - coleslaw, rolls, fries, and loaded potato - were just average. Otherwise, this was a great find and worth the trip over from the west side!\n\nOne piece of advice: We got there on Friday at 5:15 and it took about 30 minutes for our food to come out. The table next to us had people sit down at about 6:00, and they were told it would take an hour for their food to come out, so get there early!!", "business_id": "J2AiPQnKWBxBwc4MMkbH8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xcuxY7TjWZtF5XqGYvEBVQ", "review_id": "3Kn1la3pMQhTFNSLCuhiqg", "text": "The \"Ideal\" dive bar... although the front room, with its grizzled clientele, was a bit sketchy, we found the back porch to be the perfect size for our large-ish group to lay claim to.", "business_id": "MQtzOBwYXrTjqkWLLKInew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vIekRSZRToJNiD8GTrDKLQ", "review_id": "tCuhw6fgV06L1vtfq1f_SA", "text": "If you are into being hip, head to Mickey's. This is a bar for men and women who work for a living (not that type of work social workers and academics do, but they are just as welcome). The bartenders are great (and often includes an owner). The beer taps have a nice selection, the price is lower than the more trendy bars of the area. It is an old school Wisconsin bar with a lot of charm, but little pretension.", "business_id": "MQtzOBwYXrTjqkWLLKInew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pOmhEB7tBWhYofKPixLfNw", "review_id": "23lEasZJw_DAWqm-PbmFSA", "text": "The drink glasses are huge and they actually make a good drink.  The juke box is awesome.  One pool table with some video poker.  Some of the best sweet and salty bar snacks in the neighborhood.  They also have a free Thanksgiving and Christmas feast.  It is the only bar in the neighborhood that will stay open until two as long as there is one person there...", "business_id": "MQtzOBwYXrTjqkWLLKInew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pOmhEB7tBWhYofKPixLfNw", "review_id": "DFu9GFZeLGv4m5XhLGRMUg", "text": "A comedic collection of hipsters and hobos, peppered with semi-pro poker players and and a hanoi-jane pissing target in the urinal.  Swing by the Stop-N-Go on the way out and grab a Sparks.  Quite real.", "business_id": "YlznKuAxnd7j3QfXFzoIog", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZzayHapg9rIy6_FYJcah4A", "review_id": "vF8DLeiPRuOw8si5vkz-0g", "text": "The burgers are amazing and ridiculously reasonable! The staff is friendly and attentive. The place is super clean! They do everything right at Players! Good drinks, great lunch specials and awesome service!", "business_id": "YlznKuAxnd7j3QfXFzoIog", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ueh1SrOa8KiR4yeZGl1bpQ", "review_id": "OAUBrE9Ps35OmulAayjSUg", "text": "Great bar for Packer games. Free shots for touchdowns. Pot Luck on Packer sunday. Bring a dish to pass.", "business_id": "YlznKuAxnd7j3QfXFzoIog", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "glCiRMARQLQdccNwrjszww", "review_id": "EYgZgqvdrZsG0-iwmonlXw", "text": "The atmosphere was great. Super sports bar. Service was excellent! As long as your not focused on the food. No credit cards either.", "business_id": "YlznKuAxnd7j3QfXFzoIog", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hiJQnR90oBQCgzwE83SsyQ", "review_id": "pPxPD6bdsEEN3ozBYROxiA", "text": "Absolutely one of my favorite bars. It's definitely got a neighborhood vibe, but it's chock full of some of the friendliest staff you'll ever meet. And can we talk about the burgers for a minute? They are wonderful. One of the best in Madison, in my opinion. There's a light, airy bun and a perfectly greasy burger with your choice of cheese and grilled or raw onions. I work nearby and it takes every chubby bone in my body to stop me from going there every day. Food is ready fast, and you'll always get a smile. Cash only, but there's an ATM. (The ATM is also super-speedy, which is odd and exciting. It's the little things).", "business_id": "YlznKuAxnd7j3QfXFzoIog", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LmbJD2GU-FXYhYoAeOWhxw", "review_id": "JsZzHq9yvzY9gPkWLNITxw", "text": "Ah, yes.  The site of where one of my profile pictures was taken.  I could not resist the allure of a bar that had a giant neon \"Drink Blatz\" sign hanging above the door.  I am, after all, a Wisconsin girl.\n\nThe boy and I went on some random weekday night in the winter.  It was a very large, divey, unattractive hole-in-the-wall as you would correctly surmise from the Blatz sign.  Fortunately, I love townie dive bars, and therefore, was comfortable with this.\n\nWe each ordered a beer on tap from the nice, older lady who was bartending, (PBR and Leinie's, if I remember correctly) and paid something like $3 total.  Sexy.  Very sexy.\n\nAs we drank our beers, we decided to arm wrestle.  The bartender was going outside for a smoke and cheered me on.  My back was to her, but my boyfriend told me that she mouthed the words \"Let her win\" to him.  Haha!  She came back later to see if I'd won or not.  :)\n\nI need to go back post haste!", "business_id": "TLjnOhDnazyPJmI8LqU5-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "ZYaumz29bl9qHpu-KVtMGA", "review_id": "pLx1yn_7v5Qjh2WsW80nIA", "text": "I love the Ohio.  It's the kind of hellhole where you can watch a prostitute sing \"like a virgin\" on karaoke night, and see old dudes in satin jackets with bar logos on them get in fights.\n\nClassy.", "business_id": "TLjnOhDnazyPJmI8LqU5-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_HxOsUTJuvpedEdU_19iKQ", "review_id": "4LceuNnnkLPm7DRpqC99PQ", "text": "The bar itself is ok, cheap drinks and that kind of townie atmosphere that you need sometimes when you feel down on your luck. Plus singing karaoke with an Elvis impressionist makes for an impressive, different kind of evening! (He doens't do 60's Elvis by the way)\nThe large Blatz sign out front is their calling card and the drink is always cold. So prepare for your hangover tomorrow, cause for $20 you'll get tore up!", "business_id": "TLjnOhDnazyPJmI8LqU5-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nqs6Avj7bfyavMUHO0XVBg", "review_id": "C2X7beV7cN8O9DsiGgbMwA", "text": "This place is not a \"let's start a pub crawl here because it's kind of cool\" townie bar, it's a \"this is so depressing that I want to leave\" townie bar.\n\nProceed at your own risk...", "business_id": "TLjnOhDnazyPJmI8LqU5-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pOmhEB7tBWhYofKPixLfNw", "review_id": "uH79FIy8H-040R3r1PvQQQ", "text": "This place SUCKS!  Every time I go in here it depresses the shit out of me.  People say it's haunted and I would agree - haunted by degenerates and meth heads.  I always say I'll never go back but that never happens...", "business_id": "TLjnOhDnazyPJmI8LqU5-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o68xAKfxlcHON16s4mS04A", "review_id": "HpQpTME3yIuevDda9yDyXA", "text": "Bulldoze this place!  It's filthy...don't sit on anything.  Terrible service.  Actually no service.  We left after 20 minutes without so much as a glance from the staff.  It was nearly empty...easy to see why.\n\n1. Dead\n2. Over priced drinks\n3. Disgusting bathrooms\n4. The pool table is devoid of basic pool etiquette\n5. Disappointing deals considering Madison is a college town\n6. Bartenders are rude\n7. This place is just dirty. \n\nTheir so called \"Wing\" night....what a joke for .25 you get small wings that look like the chicken were diseased and on their death bed or they might just be baby rats.", "business_id": "TLjnOhDnazyPJmI8LqU5-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fOxJRT6FmsTTOWMRPHyppw", "review_id": "8yK4L4eyQ7xqUU4UX-D6Hg", "text": "Oh my gosh this place is great. The bartender is so sweet and remembered my friends' names when they walked in. The pbr was cheap, delicious, and cold. Exactly the type of bar I want to sit and have a beer and make friends with at.", "business_id": "TLjnOhDnazyPJmI8LqU5-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oSA746-4MCJpWorJkzxqpQ", "review_id": "o4w0KUbpxltZfy1ILGyQEA", "text": "I've been shopping here for years and years. Treasures galore of the home goods variety.\n\nThis weekend I bought a couch and the ordering and delivery set-up process was a breeze. Plus, the contractor they use for deliveries has incredibly reasonable rates. Yay!", "business_id": "IoPdC59QwkWYm31xPkwcPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "omOnbJjKaJUkvYi3reIB9w", "review_id": "ejq-JmEZiMBqHdcGKDycVg", "text": "I just bought a house....so of course I need a good home supply store for improvements, paint, electrical, and any other things you could possibly imagine.\n\nI've been to many \"hardware\" stores and I have to say this Menards may be my favorite in the Madison area. \n\nTo be specific, I had a plumbing question and I needed assistance in what to buy right away. I was sitting with all the water shut off in the house and I needed this problem fixed asap. \nI explained the situation to the guy working in the plumbing section and he walked me to the products, then specifically explained every inch of what I had to do. I was amazing. Great customer service! \n\nI enjoy that Menards hire's employees that know what they are talking about. \n\nThe most surprising thing about this store was the great deals on grocery items I have found randomly walking though the isles. \nI even found a great dog bed for my fat little bulldog that he enjoys so much!\n\nA Great Store!", "business_id": "IoPdC59QwkWYm31xPkwcPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "P4TTZSUDpYo8pxETgLqYmw", "text": "I miss \"my old Menards\" - the west side store is so awesome; it has a great layout, decent checkout speed, things are easy to find, it's big and bright... Unfortunately, this Menards shares nothing in common with its western sibling.\n\n+ Fairly close to my home\n+ Typical Menards stuff\n\n- Horrible layout; things are just scattered about in odd places.\n- Lack of sufficient, active checkout lanes\n- No room in checkout lanes for your items to accumulate as you're paying for them\n\nI wish Menards would choose a store layout and stick with it across all locations.", "business_id": "IoPdC59QwkWYm31xPkwcPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kk0D-zPQM4BeDo1Oj87XqQ", "review_id": "QLWa7qYcJNCtTNAKLebheQ", "text": "I have always been a home depot fan, myself, but have recently started to visit Menards more frequently in recent months per request of my handy-man boyfriend. They have always had the products we are in search of and often have great sales that I have taken advantage of from time to time. Recently we went shopping for a project and I picked up a poinsettia for the holidays. When we were checking out the woman at the register asked if I have a cat (I do!) and let me know that poinsettias are very poisonous to cats if they eat them and she would have for my cat to get sick..or worse..because of my holiday decorating. I couldn't be more appreciative! She truly went above and beyond the assistance I usually find at hardware/home improvement stores. Thank you, Thank you!", "business_id": "IoPdC59QwkWYm31xPkwcPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RvweNJFVkR3ttkWsIBy7nQ", "review_id": "NIsTeRxjweEAYghV3QTXhA", "text": "I really dislike Menard's.  For every positive interaction I have, I have two negatives ones.  My husband and I just bought a house, so you can imagine how much time we spend here.  I prefer Home Depot but the prices are so much lower at Menard's.\n\nIn the matter of two weeks, all of this happened:\n\n1. I bought a can of paint for our guest room.  I wanted the best paint, with the primer, all the bells and whistles.  I was covering purple.  I needed it.  The salesperson said I could pick from any four.  Yet, he could not tell me why one was rated higher or called premium over the other.  It was weird.  Like here are your options but I can not tell you what their difference really is.  And some were the same brand.\n\n2. When painting the ceiling of said room, we open up a can of paint and notice it has clumps in it.  This paint was about six months old.  Nothing happened to it.  So we go back to Menard's.  We have shopped at several area Menard's, because we are about convenience.  The lady at the counter was SO rude.  We did not have our receipt and could not find it in their system.  We pay for most things in cash and apparently this is NOT a good idea at Menard's.  It had a Menard's sticker which this location does not use (but other locations still use).  \n\nEVERY time we tried to talk to someone she kept speaking over us and saying this can not be from here.  We then had to repeat AGAIN, that we do not just shop at this location.  We shop outside the city sometimes.  We pick things up on our way home.  \n\nAnother rep interceded and offered to return it for us.  She was SO nice.  I wish I remembered all of their names.  But she needed a person from paint to approve it.\n\nBefore looking at the paint, a rep spoke to this RUDE customer service rep and said he could not take the paint back.  It must be our fault and that is that.  Then they said they could not take and dispose of it.  Nice huh?  No one asked us anything.  The paint was BRAND new!  \n\n3. The same day we went to return the paint, we wanted to look at screen doors.  There was no one in the section and you would have thought we were pulling teeth when we did find someone.  He was SO short with us and kept walking away while we still had questions.  It was ridiculous.  \n\nSo the prices keep us going back but the rest?  Awful/Hellish.", "business_id": "IoPdC59QwkWYm31xPkwcPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "Ykk698vYqkfqiB3p3PDjuA", "text": "I've revisited this Menards countless times over the past few months. Lately, I've only been coming here when I absolutely must; I much prefer going to my local hardware store - their selection for anything that's not a big-ticket item is better, as is the service and overall experience. \n\n- There are signs posted in several places that claim, \"No waiting for savings! If there are more than 2 customers waiting to check-out, we'll open additional check-out lanes!\" -- I have yet to see this happen. A most recent visit left us waiting in line for nearly 10 minutes before checking out.\n\n- The indoor/outdoor lumberyard is a source of frustration. I would venture a guess that one of the more commonly sought items from a hardware store like Menards is the basic 2x4 (or similar dimensional piece of lumber). Any idea where they're located? We wandered the indoor lumberyard for a good 5 minutes before realizing that the 2x4s are located in the faaaaaaaaaar back corner from the main entrance. You have to walk by scores of 1-by-whatevers, fence posts, fence slats, decorative posts, synthetic decking, lattice, and other rarely used items before you get to the 2-by-whatevers. Do you need pressure treated wood? That's outside, somewhere. Do you need cedar? That's on the opposite end of the indoor yard. Do you need plywood? It's at the front of the lumberyard. Do you need insulation? It's in the middle of the lumberyard... catch the problem? There's zero organization/logic...\n\n- The outdoor lumberyard. I hate (as do my contractor friends) checking in and out with the lumberyard guard. Put it all inside like every other store does and call it good.\n\n- Limited supply of plumbing items. I recently needed a Sharkbite connector for a plumbing project I was doing with PEX. Menards didn't have the fittings, but my tiny little local Ace Hardware did. A few days ago, I needed a John Guest fitting, which Menards didn't have, but my local Ace Hardware did. \n\n+ Holiday sales are usually a good deal, especially for large ticket items like ceiling fans and whatnot.", "business_id": "IoPdC59QwkWYm31xPkwcPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ZYaumz29bl9qHpu-KVtMGA", "review_id": "-Nx7_eCLnhH3QBuqnKgrdg", "text": "As everyone in Madison knows, there are no doughnut chain stores around.  No Krispy Kreme.  No Dunkin Donuts.  Although I know that the best doughnuts in town are from the Greenbush Bakery, sometimes it's just easier to go with the place down the street.  \n\nThat basically sums up the People's Bakery.  When you're too lazy to go anywhere else, they are pretty good.", "business_id": "Ryq600aoE3h8_qRQGIed9A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7QVWvCcgwZgV6SCjw4s9aQ", "review_id": "0IdaNIBbBejT6mGSeGzDOA", "text": "Kind of tucked away and hard to notice, especially being next to the really glammed out Ella's Deli. But worth a visit if you're looking for a good gyro or kebab. :]\n\nThe donuts are alright too. They have a wide variety! Myself, I really rather like their cookies. They also offer homemade baklava.\n\nReally though I can reccomend their sandwiches with a side of the seasoned fries. Quite yummy! Vegetarian options also available such as potato kahbi or falafel sandwiches. And they had a lot of beverages to choose from too.\n\nAlthough the location is not ideal, it's worth a stop if you're in that part of town. :]", "business_id": "Ryq600aoE3h8_qRQGIed9A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wPmrjeDshlkS7TacuInQtQ", "review_id": "gACpW6uV9ZKJzAOGqVszpg", "text": "I've been lamenting the lack of Mediterranean establishments on the Eastside for a while. We have arguably the best Thai, Indian, Nepali, Jamaican, Japanese, Chinese and American restaurants in town. But Downtown and the Westside both hold the Mediterranean trump card.\n\nThen I discovered People's Bakery. How can you go wrong? Fresh pastry AND gyros? Wait. Did I say gyros? Yes, I did. No longer do you have to venture downtown to get said sandwich. And the one I had wasn't a ticking grease bomb!\n\nDo yourself a favor when you go and try the red lentil soup. The flavor is excellent and there's plenty of cumin to spare. Delicious! My gyro and bowl of soup plus coffee was under $10, so it's a great choice when you're low on cash and need a filling lunch.\n\n(Oh, and it's right next to El Pescador, across from the Madison East Shopping Center. Pretty easy to miss when driving.)", "business_id": "Ryq600aoE3h8_qRQGIed9A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "obUAmg4QSBXBMwvXBcesWw", "review_id": "KmJfQhapTsOG20yO3GsYJQ", "text": "Yum. Very good chocolate glazed donut. Decent coffee, though nothing fancy and I like it much stronger. Will try their falafel soon.", "business_id": "Ryq600aoE3h8_qRQGIed9A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4GYlYNPsfFx6HdPZ-DF6cQ", "review_id": "cghgxHyL8omIyf8SuxIAyQ", "text": "The doughnuts are good (and pretty cheap!), but I really love this place for a quick, cheap lunch.  They make their falafel and gyros fresh, so be prepared to wait a few minutes for them to put 'em together.  There's a small dining area, or you can take your food to go.  The owners are friendly and efficient.\n\nThe only thing I really wish this place would do is make fresh bread and rolls, but it's strictly doughnuts and sweet pastries here.", "business_id": "Ryq600aoE3h8_qRQGIed9A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "W0L9qw8Ulec-SvnstoOsjw", "review_id": "zImM60mcTGY10hqqALRpJw", "text": "Best Gyros, hands down.  And reasonably priced too.  Good chicken sandwiches.  And their mediteranian entrees are delicious as well.  As for the donuts, they are above average but not amazing.  The owners are so kind.  I like going here.", "business_id": "Ryq600aoE3h8_qRQGIed9A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6UfRC8Sw8z7EcYPIWtl1ig", "review_id": "mbImQcLpIO966hTsDxx_Ig", "text": "good food and very cheap.", "business_id": "Ryq600aoE3h8_qRQGIed9A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "EODtZCvSn13sLsPIAmvJ7g", "review_id": "jY2X2XmPPSuw6ffqYqNvJg", "text": "Since moving to the east side I have started to go here almost every Saturday morning to pick up a couple of donuts and a coffee. I had absolutely no idea that it existed until a cabbie friend of mine told me it was one of his favorite places to stop between fares.\n\n(Can I just say that cabbies are amazing? They know where everything is, and they know about all the cool hidden spots that most of us pass up every day. If you know a cabbie, pick their brain sometime. You will probably discover at least one awesome place because of them.)\n\nSo, back to People's. The donuts are really top notch. Chewy, moist, iced just enough, and they have a ton of options. I really think that their plain glazed and their boston cream donuts are the best. Their glazed donuts have this bit of crispiness to them that is amazing. The fritters aren't as good as Greenbush, but still tasty. There are also some specialty desserts that I am unsure of, but will have to try some day. \n\nAs far as the food goes - the gyros are among the best I have had in town (right up there with Gyro House) but that is all I have tried there so far.\n\nSo, to sum it all up: good gyros, great donuts, fair prices, and great (but sort of slow) service. This place is definitely worth checking out.", "business_id": "Ryq600aoE3h8_qRQGIed9A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WMelGD7uD_ajakRR9s3N4Q", "review_id": "WAEX8BMWQq0KsUX2uk8zXA", "text": "Great Donut & drink selection, and the food is cooked right in front of you.\n\nThe place is a little out of the way, the only thing that youll see is a neon 'Gyros' sign in the window, but its worth stopping by. The people are very friendly, and the value is the best for the immediate area( and this is from a UW student who frequents the nearby TacoBell trying to slim budget...).\nThe only thing I can think of against the place are the hours- I really wish they stayed open longer! I cant count how many times ive been returning from groceries or whaterver and passed by the place, closed, and realized my dinner options were slim to none. One can hope for the futre though, and if youre ever around stop in, the donuts(hard to come by since I moved to Madison- just imagining maybe) alone are worth a trip.", "business_id": "Ryq600aoE3h8_qRQGIed9A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Dzc2m6O4vaXCF4ztKPjTcQ", "review_id": "cuGwE87hHuQEptNx6SuqaQ", "text": "I usually go here because they have some Halal dishes but it's definitely not my \"go -to\" place for Halal.  I find that I have to be in the mood for it in order to really enjoy it.  However, my husband swears by their chicken and I do really enjoy their kefta with rice.", "business_id": "Ryq600aoE3h8_qRQGIed9A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Dzc2m6O4vaXCF4ztKPjTcQ", "review_id": "iBtJEYn2hEKPhH4Y1SPmmw", "text": "Updated review,\nI have to give them more stars. For one they have pretty tasty food once I tried more dishes.  The cucumber sauce on the side also really good.  It has also become my stop for mousaka! Mmmm", "business_id": "Ryq600aoE3h8_qRQGIed9A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "no9odAfwocTruGYGNUVcIg", "review_id": "2jb96dbwVqlS7qza4urlOg", "text": "The food and service attitude is pretty good for the price you pay.\nThey also got all kinds of beverages to go with your meal. They cook it fresh after you place an order. The owners are very nice.\n\nWe had the vegetarian meza. Everything tastes good, though I've definitely had better middle eastern food before. But for the price you pay, the food is well worth it. All the basics are done right, e.g. dolma, hummus, kabob/shawarma, cucumber yogurt, kofta, kebbi, etc.\n\nBut I will mention stuff they could improve a bit more:\nThe red pepper paste was a bit bitter, but taste fresh\nTabouli was a bit saucy (ask them to use less dressing).", "business_id": "Ryq600aoE3h8_qRQGIed9A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6kp815UUjK--ukUjmDlSCQ", "review_id": "vq6HsM2Qjvn9dllTzZdjsg", "text": "I haven't had any of the falafel or gyros here.........yet.  I have had the opportunity to fatten myself up that much more by eating some of their delicious doughnuts.  They are really cheap AND really good.  \n\nThe owners are a friendly, older couple who look like they are workin' hard.  I asked if they would be my new parents, and they just laughed, but I was serious.  Will you be my new mom and dad?  Or how about my new granny and papa?  I won't ask for money..............just doughnuts!\n\nI'm toilet trained........\n\n*knocking on glass window*\n\nPlease???", "business_id": "Ryq600aoE3h8_qRQGIed9A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vUjijMGo6KnfNyQfV0Eadg", "review_id": "nFkvsN0w-5YZfnkYtCz1cg", "text": "We will drive from Dudgeon Monroe to the East side for good falafel and gyros. The quality and service at People's Bakery are a great reminder why the (much closer) Biryani doesn't deserve our business. Skip the babaganoush, but make sure to grab a sweet treat for dessert instead!", "business_id": "Ryq600aoE3h8_qRQGIed9A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hyxZfJkC3UckkDbzBH9clA", "review_id": "o9kBdeBVmqLiymTCLSgAJg", "text": "The donuts are amazing and super-fattening of course, but then I guess you shouldn't be eating donuts if you are concerned with your weight.\n\nI agree it is by far the best gyros in town, I am originally from Chicago and am used to the quality of gyros found all over Chicagoland, this is cut the same, same thickness, same style, the flavor is similar, but has it's own thing going on. Either way, that Parthenon in Madison is crap, people rave about it, what a joke, they have no clue what good gyros is, take a road trip and go eat at Hubs in Chicago, then you will know finally what great gyros is. In the meantime, if you are stuck in Madison, this is by far the best you will find, don't waste your money and calories elsewhere.\n\nFalafel is good, has it's own unique recipe, works for me.\n\nTan Tan Chicken is very good too, highly spiced, which I like, although not spicy as far as heat is concerned. Comes with an awesome garlic dip, which I've only found in Los Angeles at Zankou Chicken, which by the way is the most incredible middle-eastern chicken ever. They even made a \"Curb Your Enthusiasm\" episode about it in 2011. If you get out to LA ever, you must go to Zankou and get the Chicken Tarna with the garlic dip, the hummus is also the best ever. Almost enough to make me want to move back to LA. In fact...\n\nAnyway, People's Bakery is truly a gem in Madison, amongst all the questionable eateries, which some say are great, others say bad, this one is clearly a huge winner. And it is a real Mom & Pop, literally they made all the food for me, super friendly, down to Earth, real people who deserve to have your business. Go there now!\n\nP.S. I also liked a bunch of other stuff there, the hummus, side dishes, veggie mezza, etc. Probably can't go wrong with anything there.", "business_id": "Ryq600aoE3h8_qRQGIed9A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LiQJP-p2xOWxnHDdPmcGbw", "review_id": "w8rt_MEsjxWR0JNn41yhww", "text": "Great place to go for gyros, falafel, and lots of other delicious Mediterranean / Lebanese food that's worth trying. Also, the food is really cheap - you can get a whole huge bag of great food for under 20 bucks. An older Lebanese couple run this place - they are very nice and do a good job. As far as the bakery items, go with twisty donut things w/ the red strip down the middle or the baklava.", "business_id": "Ryq600aoE3h8_qRQGIed9A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uxLef8dQeOE5puaQ-pvbsw", "review_id": "UFfi2Hmy-Vde9fADiriDKw", "text": "wasn't sure what to expect, but the food was EXCELLENT.  personal service from the husband & wife owners make you feel right at home.  the tabouleh and hommos definitely rival anyplace i've ever tried.  they actually make the tabouleh to order!!!  incredibly fresh and delicious.  delicious baklava!  and, although i didn't try any, the donuts also looked amazing.  might have to stop back and pick up a dozen, for the road.", "business_id": "Ryq600aoE3h8_qRQGIed9A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4_6Q7K5Dm0rEj7ksOnYUbw", "review_id": "Cd9o_91wYXO0fznt67TitQ", "text": "Now this is what I'm talking about!!  Total hole in the wall on East Wash in a strip mall behind some Mexican buffet, with the name People's Bakery, you'd never guess this place would have the best Middle Eastern food in Madison.  \n\nStart with the wife of the wife and husband team, who greets you warmly as you come in.  The menu is on the wall, but there are hard copies for those who need an explanation of the nicely blended mix of Lebanese, Armenian and Syrian dishes.  No matter your experience with food of the Middle East or Mediterranean, you'll find dishes you recognize, perhaps by different names.\n\nThis was my first visit, I'm sitting here eating my takeout order as I type this because it's that good.  I ordered the lentil soup, and several appetizer portions including hummus, moohamara, sarma, and falafel.    \n\nQuick review:\n- lentil soup.  Awesome, just awesome.  Beautiful saffron color from the cooked down red lentils, just the right mix of cumin and lemon, and a back end of heat, I'm guessing from Aleppo pepper.  This is some thick soup, and filling, and for 2.50, you get a pint\n\n- Moohamara.  I wasn't going to get this.  I like roasted red bell pepper, and I've had dips and purees made of them, but I've never sought it out.  Mary, one of the owners, told me it was her favorite, best on the menu.  And holy COW was she right.  A smack of roasted red pepper is quickly deepened by a sweet hit of pomegranate and walnuts, ubelievably complex and wonderful.\n\n- Falafel.  Huge portion, perfectly deep-fried, with a really nice, light texture.  Love the falafel, but I prefer tahini sauce, and these come with a yogurt mint sauce.  Don't get me wrong, this is clearly their regional interpretation, Im all about the authentic experience, and this was good sauce.  But, I confess that for my leftovers I'm making some tahini sauce.\n\n- Hummus.  You know, hummus is always a crap shoot for me.  I make my own, from dried chick peas, and I've been working on this recipe for 25 years (along with my Bloody Mary recipe and about a hundred others). This is another of those regional interpretation issues, this was my least favorite today.  I'll try it again, because my own hummus has on and off days.  This was just more on the bland side than I expected,  No one distinct flavor dominated so I felt like it was left with an almost indescribable flavor.  Not bad, totally edible, just oddly unflavored.  I added some lemon and salt, which helped some.  \n\nSarma - if you're expecting dolmathes this will be familiar in flavor, but it texture.  These are served cold with a yogurt dipping sauce.  I'm okay with the temperature, but I just like a little lemon on mine.  These are veg, the rice filling is cooked down to a coarse 'risotto-y' consistency.  I dig them, but those who prefer the snap of dolmathes will find these softer, but just as flavorful\n\nAll in all, outstanding.  Next time, shish tahouk and baba ganouj.", "business_id": "Ryq600aoE3h8_qRQGIed9A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "xkqafIkLWnfSMeCKyVIiuw", "review_id": "uc-0RFeopmhEL1EAqNTCOg", "text": "After moving from Chicago to Madison, I thought that I would be safely tucking my Lebanese palate into the furthest recesses of my tongue, saving it only for the occasional trips back to Kedzie Avenue.  That was, until my wife and I discovered People's bakery.  \n\nUpon walking in, I was thrown back into the likes of such wonderful restaurants as Salam and Semiramis...but with Donuts!  We were genuinely welcomed in and I knew People's Bakery was gonna be one of my new spots, having not even tried a single thing in the store.  \n\nWe ordered a lunch \"to-go.\"  I got a Shish Taouk (commonly known as a Chicken Shawarma) and my wife got a falafel sandwich and we split a side of Hummus.  Well, my Shish Tauok was plump with heavily marinated, tender chicken slices, tomatoes, tahina, and lettuce.  In short, it was outstanding.  Aggressive herbal flavors perfectly matched with a spike of lemony acidity.  My wife LOVED her falafel sandwich...which is really saying something, as she's somewhat of connoisseur.  The hummus was really good, and the spike of sumac was a nice touch, although it was tad bit to lemony for me.  \n\nNonetheless, this is an AWESOME Madtown ethnic eats spot...and oh yeah...how can  completely dismiss the incredible homemade donut selection?  They looked stunningly good, but we both left that for another day.  Lebanese food and donuts....a winning combination, in my book.", "business_id": "Ryq600aoE3h8_qRQGIed9A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "-ZSPer3Fb79GxWLUIq7Dfw", "review_id": "cS319Kj78omD-vakbiT1yQ", "text": "Who says donuts and Lebanese food don't go together?!  People's Bakery has made me a believer of this magical combination! This place is great for some affordable, delicious Lebanese food, and some of the best donuts in town. The outside (and inside) is unassuming, but the food is authentic (as far as I know) and yummy. \n\nPros\n- VERY affordable\n- friendly and helpful staff\n- Did I mention it is scrumptious?\n\nCons\n- service is a little slow\n- inconsistent drink options\n\nI highly recommend trying their falafel with a fritter for dessert.", "business_id": "Ryq600aoE3h8_qRQGIed9A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "w1aPVM0yLHuEyejvaReXEg", "review_id": "HIQ5QKnoIwNkIEdGl0rMPw", "text": "great donuts. great gyros.\nand the most adorable owners ever.\njust make sure you aren't in any rush, if you think about ordering food here. still worth visiting.", "business_id": "Ryq600aoE3h8_qRQGIed9A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "uILpE4ihC09BBdNf7LgDHw", "review_id": "3LzCNveFge_A3Yfos8r64w", "text": "This place is so accidental hipster, and defies categorization. Is it a diner? A bakery? An auntie's living room? Let's just say if a donut shop and a small restaurant played Tetris, this would be the result. \n\nThe eating area is quiet - no music, just the drink cooler humming - and the experience eclectic - mismatched formica tables, plastic cups for water, and tea cups with feet for the Turkish coffee. The Turkish coffee was weaker than expected, but wonderfully aromatized with cardamom. \n\nThere was so much food my eyes pin-balled for a minute. The red lentil soup made with sprouted lentils came in a bowl - a real bowl, not a cup-sized bowl. We also had the gyro plate which was satisfying, and mousaka entree which was like an eggplant, potato, and tomato casserole over yellow rice. By itself, the mousaka would last me two additional meals. We couldn't resist the Boston creme donut, which turned out to be the best I've had in Madison, and a gigantic cinnamon roll fritter. Plus the two coffees, the total came out to be $25 (!!) and some change. \n\nThe service is a relaxed pace, but the owners were charming and seemed to enjoy us enjoying their food. My five-star ratings often depend on how likely and how often I would return, and this place definitely makes the twice-a-month cut.", "business_id": "Ryq600aoE3h8_qRQGIed9A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sd4kstHD9zl4UIG47mSUCw", "review_id": "rGdE_7COel-VXOb4Mgy6IA", "text": "Donuts as BIG as your head!  Fresh Lebanese food made to order made by the friendly owner!  Such was my experience today at People's Bakery.  I don't really understand why the place was so empty today but it was fine with me.  I ordered tabbouleh, baba ghanoush, hummus, pita and a giant donut!   You'd never think we would have authentic Lebanese in a generic looking mini mall in Wisconsin but we do-I feel lucky it's just a few blocks away from my house. \n\nDownside = Styrofoam containers...I might attempt to bring my own next time to avoid them!", "business_id": "Ryq600aoE3h8_qRQGIed9A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WKQKNmWL8_FH5vFHYlp8hQ", "review_id": "RSzjibcjjI0kZEW-DtqIYQ", "text": "Went there today with my fiance.  We had the hummus and lamb and the felafel.  The lamb was amazing.  Little pieces cut up and placed on a bed of hummus.  The hummus was very smooth and great texture.  The hummus was good, but Bunky's is still my favorite in town. \n\nThe felafel was good, not too heavy.  Serve in pita bread with a sauce and veggies.  They have a good selection of beverages, they had my favorite Nantucket Nectar and some good bottled lemonade.\n\nAfter our main course we decided to try some pastries.  The baklava was amazing.  It was light and flavorful.  We also had a french glazed doughnut which was better then Greenbush.  \n\nThe lady that works the counter is very friendly.  When we went back to purchase the pastries we only had credit cards, and they have a $5 minimum.  She let us just add it to the tip of our original bill!", "business_id": "Ryq600aoE3h8_qRQGIed9A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C00-yXJR3WJKt8NdCBzqxQ", "review_id": "XrjkdmcShK1LxShRcEqCBw", "text": "So good!!! We went as a group and everyone loved the food they ordered.  The food was very reasonably priced!! Yum!", "business_id": "Ryq600aoE3h8_qRQGIed9A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dT9zssrtvlv322dDXUc_tA", "review_id": "Z3DGMKEf2pLbFdmArRY-yw", "text": "Stopped here a few times for the yummy baklava. I've eaten lunch here once and it was fabulous. I had the tan-tan chicken and it was amazing! Moist chicken and lovely flavors.", "business_id": "Ryq600aoE3h8_qRQGIed9A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lB4hOIAWg2-L3Xmx_vNQKQ", "review_id": "8oU3JrGYTd8L2714dUTMBA", "text": "Herein lie the finest falafel sandwiches in the area, and that's all that's needed to justify my continuing patronage.\n\nThe donuts fill the display cases with colors, and fill the air with intoxicating scents. So many different shapes and sizes, but the freshness and delicacy are consistent throughout. The \"Rapid Dozen\" is a good value, providing a diverse sampling of donut types to take to work, provided they make it that far.\n\nStill, my main inspiration behind the countless visits through the years is the Lebanese cuisine, and specifically the falafel. You will find plenty of tasty dishes, from hummus and babaganoush, to kebabs and gyros, but the incomparable falafel stands above. There aren't, truth be told, more than a few real competitors for Madison's top falafel (Banzo is also great, then it drops off), but those found at People's are really top notch, competitive with any I've had throughout the country.\n\nThe prices and the falafels simply cannot be beat, and the owners are incredibly warm and friendly people who have been crafting joy through delicious food for many moons now. There is nothing to keep me from recommending People's Bakery with the full five stars.", "business_id": "Ryq600aoE3h8_qRQGIed9A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZDHPpvWNKexKg4X_tWFSaw", "review_id": "OyNfPJlLNfX1-O7lJeDt6g", "text": "I have been a customer for years.  Lunch menu is excellent.  I stop by often and  the owners are very accomdating and friendly.  People's is an asset to Madison!", "business_id": "Ryq600aoE3h8_qRQGIed9A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Ffa864LL90s6oxImKPI7pw", "review_id": "h1HWUCVx9aJup0aGE4VaFw", "text": "Went for dinner the other night. We have found our new gyro restaurant!\nHubby & I both ordered gyro. One sammy, one plate. Man, was it good!\nTook a raspberry fritter home for dessert, and that was great as well.\nWe will definitely be back!", "business_id": "Ryq600aoE3h8_qRQGIed9A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "B_UefrVB5Xw2X1WRZPRkbw", "review_id": "DOrdwtt93Au4VBoPRrKxzQ", "text": "Living 1 block away is dangerous! This is a hidden treasure for sure. The owners are a sweet older couple who knock out some amazing food. Can't speak for the donuts but I promise you will enjoy the food. The falafel with fries is a bargain--5 bucks or so--and it will be made totally fresh for you. My go to I don't feel like cooking spot.", "business_id": "Ryq600aoE3h8_qRQGIed9A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "03vp3tenQ0aQOr0AE5j8Uw", "review_id": "PHAZhZLjfe1ttUtXmyPB6A", "text": "What do you get when you combine Lebanese cuisine, baked goods, gyros, funky interior design and second hand talk of bed bugs?  \n\nThe perfect #yelpnewvember storm, that's what.\n\nOver the summer, there was a spirited debate about where to find the best gyros in town after the unfortunate demise of Dmitri's.  After fellow Yelper Tawnie R boldly declared the People's Bakery as the worthy successor to Dimitri's, I knew a trip to the People's Bakery was in the cards for me.\n\nIf you are looking for elegant digs, this place is not for you.  It's a kitschy, little greasy spoon nestled into a strip mall at the corner of East Wash and East Johnson.  There's not a lot of seating and if someone is on the phone, you're going to be privy to their conversation.  In my case, I got a comprehensive update on a bedbug infestation of a family member that the owner's wife was describing in painstaking detail.  And while the chairs and tables are mismatched and the floor tiles are coming loose in places, the eating surfaces were all impeccably clean and the pictures on the wall gave the joint a homey feel.  And the husband and wife team that run the place have a great rapport with the regular customers getting their lunch fix. \n\nI ordered the $5.50 gyros and fries and grabbed a seat.  About ten minutes later, a massive foil wrapped gyros was delivered to my table.  I swear that an entire herd of sheep were sacrificed for this meal.  In terms of quantity, the People's Bakery delivered big time.  \n\nOn the quality side, things were a little less clear cut. First the negatives:\n* The next time I visit, I'm going to ask to have the pita spend a little time on the grill.  This dish deserves better than a cold, doughy pita.\n* More tzatziki sauce please!!!  When you give me a metric ton of lamb meat, I need more than a tablespoon of sauce to balance out the dish.\n* The same can be said of the tomatoes.  I need more than two very thinly cut slices.\n\nNow the positives:\n* The meat was served piping hot, moist and well seasoned.  It was clear this meat wasn't sitting under a heat lamp awaiting the lunch time crush.  The only thing I would have changed is to have a little char on some of the pieces to provide more textural contrast.\n* The onions served with the dish were pure awesomeness.  I'll be honest, I usually pick most of the onions off my gyros because they can overpower the other ingredients with their sulfuric pungency.  With a medium dice, these onions were fresh and sweet and complemented each bite.\n* I l-o-v-e-d the fries that accompanied the meal.  Salty and crunchy on the outside and hot and moist on the outside.   Yummmmmm.\n\nSo, does the People's Bakery unseat Trader Gus as my King of Madison Gyros.  I say it's too close to call right now.  What I do know is that I plan to return to the People's Bakery to conduct more extensive research.  And if you find yourself on the east side with an empty stomach and a light wallet, People's Bakery is an option worth considering.", "business_id": "Ryq600aoE3h8_qRQGIed9A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DLmoYnzCUz1Z0EnJT1NPqQ", "review_id": "CCp08jVmw5E2QyzmS2GKCw", "text": "In addition to sweet treats like donuts and bear claws, they also have lunch and dinner options for cheap. Falafel is not the best in town, but try the gyro, which comes as a sandwich or entree sized plate. They have other standard Mediterranean options such as hummus and kebobs. Seating is limited and would not be good for large groups. Definitely more of a take-out place. I would definitely go back to explore their menu.", "business_id": "Ryq600aoE3h8_qRQGIed9A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "llH1JSmbgk0YULWSbNQPTA", "text": "Solid donut shop.\n\n+ Nice parking lot\n+ Great selection of donuts available, even at 11:30am on a Sunday (most other places are sold out)\n+ Totally reasonable prices\n+ Donuts are good; I'd say on par with most places, but not quite as good as Greenbush\n- Presentation/cabinet could use some work - very narrow space and it's nearly impossible to see what's available", "business_id": "Ryq600aoE3h8_qRQGIed9A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "0zN7L4c5Z5rdpg2KYpwO-g", "review_id": "jIa77173zuL09OxV3KNJwg", "text": "Some secrets are best kept secret.  However I don't want my new donuts find going out of business anytime soon.  I stumbled across this little gem while trying to find some real donuts for my wife to take to her at work.  I found the People's Bakery.  The donuts selection was wonderful.  The wall mentioned some other baked goods as you walk in like scones, but those are no longer available.  The donuts were fantastic.  So good that I had to go back today and they are still fantastic and the shelves were socked full at 9:30am with plenty of choices and the prices are great.  \nTo be honest i had tunnel vision on the donuts but I believe they have some other things to offer for lunch and dinner.", "business_id": "Ryq600aoE3h8_qRQGIed9A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a0PfJ18hkhemRlEuMIXYQg", "review_id": "bkz5pUJfy08R81ifUcoDIw", "text": "Their food and pastries are good, but most importantly they had the best baklava I've ever had.", "business_id": "Ryq600aoE3h8_qRQGIed9A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RvweNJFVkR3ttkWsIBy7nQ", "review_id": "dbIk8Kx0t8Ob4aCwFkVfGg", "text": "I am pretty disappointed with this place.  After it being described as the best gyro in town, I was let down. The gyro is good and it is only $4.50. However, best in town? Eh. \n\nThey forgot my tomatoes. There is nothing really terrible about this place, but it was just \"ok.\"", "business_id": "Ryq600aoE3h8_qRQGIed9A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DBKfluru9-BzbmSnIEuRyg", "review_id": "IuR3nPi7aEm5uaubFcoVFw", "text": "Great stuffed pizza.  Great price for so much.", "business_id": "jqOPL979k-t_Vc049CnAjg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e4e-IyxRdWBO0Ak88yyacw", "review_id": "xmrPm5wWoG0ygp8XO0PgUw", "text": "Pretty good sandwiches, and thin crust pizza. Dont care for their Chicago deep dish,stuffed,or pan style pizza,because it tastes like they use margerine in the crust instead of half margerine, half butter, which is the way I like the Chicago deep dish crust to be made. Try the Valentino, on thin crust,and it will spin your cap for sure,and they have a good italian beef sandwich,and sausage sandwich.Overall,its a bit pricey,but they do have some very good choices. They also charge 2.50 for a delivery fee!", "business_id": "jqOPL979k-t_Vc049CnAjg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zUK3mVbmSZv9714eSj0G7Q", "review_id": "FGxVOfCR_xMJbgP8fBaVIg", "text": "I must say perfect... I travel for work and it was great to check into my room, find Rosati's on Yelp and have them here within 30 minutes. The food was much more than I anticipated...  A MUST try. Very well seasoned and the service was great from the phone call to the delivery... 5 stars all around!  The Spinach and Tomato Garlic bread was delicious!", "business_id": "jqOPL979k-t_Vc049CnAjg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v_7KW52Z8r_su8v4uV98MA", "review_id": "bL5J5aZVG0esnGLDubyleQ", "text": "I love their thin crust pizza but I always feel a little ripped off which keeps me from ordering from them often.  They charge a steep delivery fee which if not taken form the tip makes a pizza almost 28 bucks.  Other places around here have bullshit delivery fees (along with bitchy statements about not taking the fee out of your tip, as if the person buying the food is responsible for the shitty wage the store pays or the tacked on fee that apparently does not actually support delivery) but they are usually less.", "business_id": "jqOPL979k-t_Vc049CnAjg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dXrPtFpcYdFRI0lBGqSE4A", "review_id": "Sj9kTdlMsbaXU5Q0v9CL9g", "text": "Not a fan. I desperately needed a manicure and being new to the area, stumbled upon this nail salon. I had heard about Nini Nails (on the west side) but didn't want to stray too far away from home just to get my nails done. BIG MISTAKE. I waited FOREVER for someone to assist me (even though it was mid-week and not busy) and to make matters worse, my nails chipped within 3 days.", "business_id": "sUxPe5A2NvEHs12UokMyBQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hNTg66E2RDH9-YM5JkDgQA", "review_id": "hou60dv6mmSDHEDFSH8lRA", "text": "The first time I came to 007 I walked in, sat right down and had an awesome spa pedicure at a really reasonable price! The gal who has done my spa pedicure twice now was very sweet and spent a lot of time on the foot/calf massage portion of the pedi. I was in heaven! \n\nMy only gripe here has nothing to do with the staff, but the customers! Both times I've been in I've witnessed at least 3 other women treating the staff like dirt-- speaking to them rudely and criticizing them and their practices, speaking loudly on the phone during their service, etc. BE NICE. Just because English isn't someone's first language doesn't mean they don't understand. \n\nThe staff is kind and accommodating and my toes look great. This is my monthly treat to myself!", "business_id": "sUxPe5A2NvEHs12UokMyBQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8oNqDNOmaleb1gVjvce5RQ", "review_id": "RBdW8vQgpwN2MTJR2t8yOw", "text": "I went here yesterday for the first time and was very pleasantly surprised! They have a huge selection of shellac colors and she did a very careful and thorough job painting my nails. The girls were very sweet and pampering, and I even got paraffin included with my mani! I'll be back very soon for a pedicure. I saw someone getting one there yesterday and it looks like they spend lots of time on the massage.", "business_id": "sUxPe5A2NvEHs12UokMyBQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i3ef3hEe_zSAP3szIROZZQ", "review_id": "CoYJPBa2QfjVCd0C_dlbnw", "text": "I went to this salon in June for the first time. I went in to get a manicure and pedicure both with shellac polish. I had called to set up an appointment beforehand for my friend and I and I asked how much it would be for the shellac on both my hands and feet. The woman I talked to said $60. That's what I usually pay for the other place I go to but wanted to try this place out cause people said they did a good job. \nThe day of our appointment we showed up and they started our hands first...they seated us away from each other when they knew we had come in together. So that bothered me right off the bat. I had gotten a design on one nail on each hand and the girl did a great job with the design and painting my nails. \nThen it was time for my pedicure, once again they sat my friend and I away from each other. We barely got a chance to talk because they sat people in between us too. The woman that gave me my pedicure did a great job painting my nails but a horrible job with everything else. The main reason I get pedicures is not for them to paint my nails (I can do that myself) I'm paying for them to scrub my feet, massage and whatever else to make my feet smooth. The woman scrubbed my feet for 5 minutes and that was it.  I was very disappointed. Especially when I saw that everyone else there had a lot more done then me. \nWhen I went up to pay the woman said the total was $80!! I told her I was told $60 then the woman said that I has gotten a design... My friends total came to $60 and she had gotten shellac on her hands but regular polish on her toes....so I paid $20 more for a small design and a bad pedicure. \nLater in the day my feet were already dry so it was like I never got a pedicure. I left that salon very disappointed and will never go back again. Or recommend it to anyone.", "business_id": "sUxPe5A2NvEHs12UokMyBQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cMfvLtBnyXo5xlm9IB-8Og", "review_id": "_p8QyoQvFcfG7toLCgn6Eg", "text": "I used this place once, and it will be my last. The place reeked of old urine. I'm not sure if someone has used it as a bathroom, and the place never got cleaned, or what? All I know is that it stinks, and not a good smell at that.", "business_id": "BdO3fRKops_wgmUPYyLGDw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U-1xYyfxXMDBRFXzCxzQLA", "review_id": "4_alaHdKriSnfdtzYASwzA", "text": "This laundry mat is small but tidy and is never over-crowded. The owners are punctual, professional and I see them just about every time I do laundry, cleaning up and providing maintenance if needed. Some places you just can't beat; this is one of them. :-)", "business_id": "BdO3fRKops_wgmUPYyLGDw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wHB52b5eg8WKFIleT61BuA", "review_id": "8SjG7be4sTuhMUneImbF6w", "text": "The Inferno plays goth, industrial, etc music.  Great place to go and dance, and there's plenty of eye candy.  Wednesday nights are nice and small, and Leather and Lace is good if you like dancing around a lot of people.  Sabbat de Sade is fun for public BDSM. Sometimes there are cool live bands.", "business_id": "XTGb5b3LBuhWHhJS1xPnQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dFSg9ZUwdvXO1c1ZACgZzA", "review_id": "HLmkZo8FoIUEShv9-PTNZw", "text": "I went to the last Leather and Lace night, and it was a lot of fun. Why the three stars then? Well, it's just personal ... .\n\nThe place is much smaller than I expected. I wasn't expecting mega-club, but I was surprised by the compactness and not so crowded scene. I guess the perspective depends on where you come from. If you're accustomed to big-city clubs, this is not the same. But the smallness does provide a cozy atmosphere ... I don't even know if that's a good thing. \n\nWell, so there is a dance floor with not-so-fancy lighting. 3 bars in the back and a little lounge area. Smoking is allowed, but the place is pretty well ventilated (even on the \"crowded\" Lace and Leather night), so I didn't feel like I was going to suffocate. I had good time with my friends, but I kind of miss the larger scale clubbing!", "business_id": "XTGb5b3LBuhWHhJS1xPnQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "SAp9B5CFdW5Nfi0Z6hxyOA", "review_id": "wEtDBBdEifVLKfzRoijFbg", "text": "I came here every year for Reverance and had a good time.  It's a little vacation for those of us in Chicago who want to \"get away\" but still hang out at a club together.  I've driven up for quite a few shows during the weekdays since I love how up-close-and-personal the stage is.  There are 2 bars, so it's nice not having to walk too far away to get a drink.  \n\nThe atmosphere is cozy and there's plenty of comfy seating for anyone whose boots are hurting their feet!  \n\nI enjoy going here, and I love how they always have a pizza vendor there!\n\nPS - watch out for the steps when heading towards the back.  I've seen so many people fall face-first over that thing!  =)", "business_id": "XTGb5b3LBuhWHhJS1xPnQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "13XTZwRHFLGjAdpN3YCm5Q", "review_id": "JK9IeKgrM5-jrwkHqZoqJA", "text": "I love the music. I love the dancing. I love the funky metalwork throughout the club, even down to the drain covers in the bathrooms which coordinate with the mirrors on the wall. I love the \"shows\" put on in the back of the club on Leather and Lace nights. I love the people watching. \n\n I hate the smoke. I mean I really, really hate that I reek like an ashtray after going dancing here. I would come here much more frequently if it weren't for the smoke. I hate that in the winter I have to freeze my ass off walking into the place because I don't want to have to get my coat dry-cleaned to get the smoke smell out of it if I brought it in with me.", "business_id": "XTGb5b3LBuhWHhJS1xPnQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2VyNJUxHcVI8NbtSPX0hPA", "review_id": "Eugbskum-A0Sks7HOafj3A", "text": "First time here was Leather and Lace night in Oct. 2009. Finally an adult place to have adult fun. Not a bunch of college kids goofing around and giggling like fetish night at The Cardinal. This was much more mature and so much fun! Everyone friendly. So many beautiful sexy people. Loved the guy in the mesh shirt, hee hee! Ended up getting quite naughty and I cannot wait to return. I thought it was much larger than I expected, with the dance floor in the front, the middle area bar, and then the whole area in the back with two more bars there.\nFinally I have a place to go play!\nKissy", "business_id": "XTGb5b3LBuhWHhJS1xPnQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AXz26iQxhQQF7FFCkDNJ6w", "review_id": "CV63dlsnOUB9ELI7cBrzXw", "text": "Happy to live in a city with a club like this.", "business_id": "XTGb5b3LBuhWHhJS1xPnQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LkmcnJNBfnvaZk6MoE_k5w", "review_id": "85LSScFdj9s1AGOEnVG_Hw", "text": "Came to Inferno for the first time this past weekend. From the outside you could easily miss it, blending into the surrounding neighborhood, but the inside definitely lets you know where you are. Deep scarlet walls, metalwork, and interesting art identify Inferno as part of the goth/industrial/alternative scene. They definitely have a sense of humor about them, though: above the men's and women's bathrooms is a neon sign that reads cock/tails. \n\nWe came on a tame Sunday night for Naked Girls Reading. It was really fun to do something different from the usual Capitol bar scene. A friend of mine goes to Inferno's many theme nights, and the pictures always look like a fun time.", "business_id": "XTGb5b3LBuhWHhJS1xPnQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AXz26iQxhQQF7FFCkDNJ6w", "review_id": "k619yCCv3ePZ-XXprvS3Ow", "text": "I love the fact there is a club like this in Madison.", "business_id": "XTGb5b3LBuhWHhJS1xPnQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tFzOh3y_U0fSDkHNNJ8OtQ", "review_id": "sB8ULvyRza4qHR4ppzwrZA", "text": "The inferno is never disappointing! From seeing A23 a few years back to Aesthetic Perfection just recently. They have Ac, a great stage, a really quant sitting lounge area and 2 bars. The place is very stylish with great color scheme. The bartenders are very knowledgeable on drinks and friendly and quick. The prices are moderate for drinks. Easy to get to. Easy parking. It seemed very friendly and inviting both times. To bad the inferno isnt in my neighborhood! :)", "business_id": "XTGb5b3LBuhWHhJS1xPnQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DHdnD1G3qAkXqKFXqOizow", "review_id": "Qk0l9c_bbooayW522uVp_w", "text": "Decent cover charge, $8. Spacious. VERY good House music. No creepers. \n\nMy girlfriend and I visited last night and we had a BLAST. Non-stop dancing for 2-hours because the music that THAT good and engaging; I had to force myself to take a break. I love to dance and to have a good time. We were both able to do this without being bothered by anyone and with enough space to do to so. \n\nWe did not have drinks, so I can't offer any opinions on that. \n\nAfter a 4 hour drive from Chicago, on the same day, this was a GREAT place to end up on a whim. \n\nIf you seek a clean good time with good music and lots of dancing, then the Inferno is the place to be. It was cozy. \n\nNB: No coat check, but it was not crowded so placing our coats on the seats and keeping an eye from the dance floor was not an issue. \n\nHappy dancing YAW!", "business_id": "XTGb5b3LBuhWHhJS1xPnQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "awmiM7bsZZLv_WgiTXgRbw", "review_id": "L33wTO2rPoaYLl60WDgUow", "text": "Overpriced but they do have a good selection of pet food. Use your head if you go to this store and only buy what you can't find elsewhere. We spotted a litter scoop at Target for 1/4 the price they were selling it here. They did match the price.", "business_id": "2fPABODueZ0RSOFln5Yl5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ctvJQmi5EEBndDQ0X1uDcg", "review_id": "qRbufI2R3s3f61zkmhVXHg", "text": "We loved this store..... for about a month. Then they sold us fish KNOWING they had ick. We knew it was the new fish because they had spots first.  After trying two different medicines all but one of our fish died. We took back the ones we had gotten from petsmart and I said, \"hey I think your fish gave our tank ick\" the employee responded with \"probably we found ick in one of our tanks and there's one fileter for all our tanks\" I could not believe it. Why would you knowingly sell someone sick fish? They wouldn't even refund our money for the fish we had bought. If you ask me they should have payed for the rest of the fish they killed and the two bottles of medicine too! We will never go back.", "business_id": "2fPABODueZ0RSOFln5Yl5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m1ZlHZiIyXPq7AjLiRrcGA", "review_id": "Asa_lnoUDF7SHNIA6WA_Wg", "text": "This review is for Banfeld, the adjoining vet office.\nThis is a great veterinary office, I wouldn't go anywhere else. The staff is so nice and knowledgeable, and they have pet insurance, which has saved us hundreds of dollars this year alone!", "business_id": "2fPABODueZ0RSOFln5Yl5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w1aPVM0yLHuEyejvaReXEg", "review_id": "XwGwjLoQnJlrGSn6YiHOTA", "text": "This is for the grooming department.\n\nThe customer service here has always been sub par. sometimes we have brought our pup in for a nail trimming and he is done within a couple of minutes, which questions what they're exactly doing if he can be done in a time period that is less than a few minutes.\nwhat completely stopped us from ever going to this alleged \"pet grooming salon\" is one particular miserable female who was going to shave our pup from head to toe due to a couple of matted areas on his body. she never gave advice as to why or what else can be done. obviously that was her plan because it was convenient for her, and not for us. the freaking customer.\n\nplease do not support this sad establishment and venture into town a little bit more and go to rufus dumonde pet salon.\n\np.s. other than the laughable salon and their miserable groomers, the store itself is decent with an excellent selection of food and toys.", "business_id": "2fPABODueZ0RSOFln5Yl5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mDAZP5o74TvpyFi-lWa1yA", "review_id": "u_gYymDgVOeMmWLETn6ZUQ", "text": "I wouldn't even put a star. We bought fish from them and asked their \"fish specialist\" if the fish we selected will get along. Of course she said yes. We have had our fish now for 3 weeks and one is obviously get attacked by another fish! Well petsmart thanks for that! Tetras are aggressive fish and attack others. Maybe they should teach their employees what they r talking about! No way am i going back to them! So uneducated and to top it off the woman that helped us made it seem like we bothering her!  Get it together petsmart! Ur losing customers!", "business_id": "2fPABODueZ0RSOFln5Yl5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4WY-wPe6bwwq4t1Qp8-ELQ", "review_id": "gzmD1-5-Sq1ULgiyYoorzg", "text": "This goodwill is HUGE! which is cool... but can be a bit overwhelming. Everything is organized really well. Furniture with furniture, clothes by color and size, books with books, housewares with housewares... well you get the point. Super cheap prices. yay!", "business_id": "biPufUGJXOeWLDz_hteueg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k4MI2-cGGqfalgrQQlNEew", "review_id": "lGL8nfS5FJrgL84J7KP7ZA", "text": "This is one my favorites. It's huge, the staff is far to nice, it's organized, high quality merchandise, and gasp its CLEAN. When I lived in Madison I scored tons and tons of awesome things from this store, it was magical. Their furniture is second to none. Its farther away than other thrift store from UW so its harder for the kids to get to. (ie  NOT PICKED OVER)", "business_id": "biPufUGJXOeWLDz_hteueg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h4fjgz-44HFE_kGy6p8P-w", "review_id": "xJg8oHFAMwykkCI6pfHovg", "text": "This Goodwill really is amazing. First of all, it's huge, which is nice (though a bit overwhelming at first). But what really makes it good is just how clean and organized it is. I've never been in a thrift store so clean. It really makes shopping a pleasure.\n\nThe prices are also very reasonable, especially on furniture. Their furniture is also nice looking, which is impressive.\n\nAll in all, a very good thrift store experience.", "business_id": "biPufUGJXOeWLDz_hteueg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oSA746-4MCJpWorJkzxqpQ", "review_id": "2Lpu5K-9ks8jnT3KP7JS0A", "text": "This week I've been on a thrifting mission and Goodwill didn't let me down. I've been here before, but usually just for a wander. Recently I came searching for particular things. The associate at the checkout was super friendly and helpful and was chatting with the gal behind me in line on a first name basis. This speaks so highly of the folks there - they really get to know and care about the regulars and yet are equally welcoming of the occasional shopper like myself. Plus, the pricing is great for thrift store stuff.", "business_id": "biPufUGJXOeWLDz_hteueg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CkbNxx6CAgLH_Wf_bh_s8A", "review_id": "-Yb3PUrRWh0Y591AxYgbLQ", "text": "Love goodwill. I like how they price everything the same unlike Savers who price certain items of clothing different. Savers is whack. Goodwill is where it's at;)", "business_id": "biPufUGJXOeWLDz_hteueg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ShN9IRBLSssEJV5uekX7fA", "review_id": "dtSdN6oT48ypjDZtVlCZWg", "text": "This is not the fault of this Goodwill in particular, but apparently if you are a Milwaukee resident, your Goodwill club card is no good here. The cards are city-specific, and you are ineligible to have a card in multiple cities...Lameness.\n\nI found that this goodwill had a nice children's section, vintage toys, etc. \n\nThe jeans/pants for women are not regulated well.", "business_id": "biPufUGJXOeWLDz_hteueg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h3gEm39vmwOKMMtHf8ix_g", "review_id": "HjXeXwYlbYoksPclb6TsSQ", "text": "This is a high-volume Goodwill location. It is for this reason that it is a treasure-hunters paradise. It's a bit pricey at times, particularly when it comes to furniture.\n\nIt's selection of books and board games is the best in the SE WI Goodwill network, and I find treasure in both.\n\nThe spacious store is usually airy and uncramped, but those annoying rolling silver shelving units are continually moved around and pushed together into cramped aisles where you feel as if you're trapped in a tunnel without escape. I wish they'd do something different with them.\n\nLots of space for unattended kids to run free, also. This means that you might find a child playing with unbought toys in the middle of an aisle on the floor, or riding a wheeled toy or scooter around the aisles. They're pretty good at policing this, but not at all times.", "business_id": "biPufUGJXOeWLDz_hteueg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xSI7zNvo6UBrcdmRO4fAWg", "review_id": "ANsy_EtaGxxyDSYnMTeJvw", "text": "Wedding weekend: manis/pedis, chair massage, brows. Ya know.\n\nSerenity Salon on Madison's northeast side knows them all and does them well. Darcy's staff truly knows how to pamper and pulled out all the stops with our bridal party. The \"Spa Day\" package included 3 treatments for $45(!) plus time and space to chill out in the warm, beautiful space. As a non-Spa type of girl and habitual nail-biter, my fingernails have never looked so stunning or my shoulders and back more relaxed.\n\nWe loved them so much that we came back bright and early Saturday morning for our bridesmaid up-dos. Though my 'do required more than a few bobby pins, it stayed in place as we danced long into the evening.", "business_id": "rut_67Vzg88Ge8p4flQKjQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e5zoBfeNPYGeVV8QdeRTCQ", "review_id": "_zvw7aVGkkiQGSvIGnM9Kw", "text": "It took a little to convince me to start using a salon for my hair, but based on my experience with Serenity Salon & Day Spa for over five years, I haven't looked back.  The owner is incredibly dedicated to making sure her staff is professional, her services are high quality, and her customer's are satisfied.  I work with a lot of small businesses, and this place does it right.  I have recommended this salon to many family and friends, and now my mom even drives over from the west side of Madison she is so pleased.  Finally, the costs are very reasonable in comparison to similar quality salons, and in fact, I think you get more for your money here.", "business_id": "rut_67Vzg88Ge8p4flQKjQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8HnKW4j98URJ28BoPT7FpQ", "review_id": "nVUKzF-Ft3_imS0UPgKp6w", "text": "I have been coming to Serenity Salon and Day Spa since Darcy opened in 2002.  Darcy is my stylist but I have seen Andrea and Casey as well and they are just as great.   The service has always been exceptional and very professional.  I have experienced most services there and have never been disappointed.  The atmosphere is so calming and friendly.  I recommend Serenity Salon to everyone I know. In fact even my Mom and daughters go there. The owner Darcy takes pride in her business and her attention to detail helps to make the experience fantastic!  You won't be disappointed!", "business_id": "rut_67Vzg88Ge8p4flQKjQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8PdCZNdzcyWxA14q9TYZJg", "review_id": "BRGbpIXpZoMYXqrfeG97Vw", "text": "I recently went to Serenity for a mani/pedi. My manicure was done first and the technician did a pretty good job, however she didn't clip my cuticles and the quality of work was not great for the money. Next came the pedicure which was a complete nightmare. I really liked the tech, but it was very clear he had never done a pedicure in his life. The polish was the most sloppy I'd ever seen. Thick and slimy, brush strokes everywhere due to it partially drying and him applying over and over. After that he spent at least 15 minutes trying to clean up the mess by using tons of cotton and acetone. My nails were left incredibly sloppy: polish on the nails was a mess, polish all over my toes, cotton stuck everywhere. Worse, the acetone caused more polish to run onto my toes. I had to go straight to a wedding afterwards, but I removed the polish when I got home that night. What's worse? The shaping of my nails was bizarre. Three of my toe nails were shaped like smiley faces, clipped all the way to my toe in the center of the nail and high on the edges. I was able to even them out slightly, but it will take them at least a month to grow back to a normal length. I was very disappointed with the quality especially at an Aveda salon.", "business_id": "rut_67Vzg88Ge8p4flQKjQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8PdCZNdzcyWxA14q9TYZJg", "review_id": "8e0hdq7pz9zpOXbJ1E2uKA", "text": "The manager was quick to offer me a refund or spa services for my poor experience. I appreciated her quick contact and resolution.", "business_id": "rut_67Vzg88Ge8p4flQKjQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W2BUnRMGRZjd0qvDqq4bFg", "review_id": "lZ368c7WkqK7rR-Iyht41Q", "text": "I came here when I had some down time before meeting a friend for brunch farther down Atwood.  It looked like a funky atmosphere and I think they had a \"free wifi\" sign, so I came in.\n\nI had hot chocolate.  It was a fairly standard hot chocolate, no swanky dark chocolate and no spices added.\n\nWeirdly, I could better pick up the wifi signal of the bike shop next door, and couldn't connect to Zoma's own network.  So I used the bike shop's wifi, drank my hot chocolate, and went on my way.  \n\nI later noticed that they have a garden patio out back and a long set of bike racks out by the bike path that runs behind the cafe.  It's probably a great place to bicycle and enjoy a morning mocha on the patio, assuming the mosquitoes aren't too voracious.\n\nI'd give another star if the hot chocolate were more flavorful and another star if the wifi worked, which I imagine it usually does.", "business_id": "UV9c6A16IXXA7JmkTor8Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "x4y6u3CgY7RzzrWvphcZDQ", "review_id": "ZP_q58L-dqn1OVNxze_ifw", "text": "The patio is as heavenly place to spend a day off in. The appeal of riding my bike up the path right to the patio is fantastic. I love that they offer different varieties of iced tea besides your regular black. My only criticism is that I had to wait a long time for my sandwich - it seemed like the ingredients weren't readily available (tomatoes had to be sliced first). Sounds picky, but I used to work at a coffee shop and it's crucial to have all of your sandwich items ready to go.\n\nEDIT: CLOSING? Nooooo!", "business_id": "UV9c6A16IXXA7JmkTor8Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ZYaumz29bl9qHpu-KVtMGA", "review_id": "Eg0SaMalaILe4yUM2Ea68w", "text": "I have only been to cafe Zoma once, and I didn't even order anything.  My friends got coffee to go, and there were two customers ahead of them in line.  I had no idea that it could take a half hour to serve four people coffee, but the Clap your Hands Say Yeah listening idiots behind the counter at Cafe Zoma made it possible.\n\nI gave this place an extra star because my friends thought their coffee was pretty good.", "business_id": "UV9c6A16IXXA7JmkTor8Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4WY-wPe6bwwq4t1Qp8-ELQ", "review_id": "UErfGTAZRhJ1S91HvI4q6w", "text": "What can I say. I love this place! Great coffee, great atmosphere, great staff, the other customers are even great! I do wish they would get gluten-free yummies but other than that the non gf baked goods look and smell insanely delicious. They have really good deals running throughout the week too.", "business_id": "UV9c6A16IXXA7JmkTor8Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IF428dgntY0gMh6CbILbPw", "review_id": "RrSYv0Z_7-9UBKf4o4Ecgw", "text": "For the full Zoma experience you must arrive by bike path, strolling past yards of community garden sunflowers and zukes. You must enter through Zoma's magical backyard patio full of novel-readers and puppies. \n\nI recommend the iced chai or lemonade.\n\nAlso, for a pretty penny there are smoothies made with real fruit!", "business_id": "UV9c6A16IXXA7JmkTor8Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wPmrjeDshlkS7TacuInQtQ", "review_id": "qzczfwDig0e-JosZw4cL0g", "text": "Zoma has a great vibe, what with the art gallery, the patio and the furnishings. But, like anything truly worthwhile, you can't expect Zoma to do all the work. Take a step towards Zoma and Zoma will take a step towards you.\n\nThe coffee is good. They're buying from Espresso Royal now. The miel I had was fine. Nothing spectacular. I had to ask after the bagel I'd ordered after about twenty minutes. However, the staff was warm and friendly.\n\nIf I were in a hurry, and needed a cup I probably wouldn't choose Zoma. However, whenever I have an hour or two and want to sip tea while soaking in the atmosphere, Zoma's the place for me. The fact that there's easy access from the bike path just adds to the bucket of coolness that's in the corner.", "business_id": "UV9c6A16IXXA7JmkTor8Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AaOyW6VkLy_eU3eaf3EVfg", "review_id": "1W1ZLxu-MJq-hLLt7_XUlQ", "text": "A mixed bag... In some ways, I preferred the homey feel of the previous owners, though their service was terrible and the food even worse.  The new management has the trains running on time, so to speak, with a cleaner, generally welcoming vibe to the place.  The only thing I absolutely loathe about the place is the freakin' VOLUME on the stereo -- the kids who work at this place insist on blasting the stereo loud enough that it's hard to have a conversation inside sometimes.  Especially during non-peak hours when, I suppose, they think they can just goof off?  I dunno, I love many things about this place but find myself coming here much less often than I thought I would after they re-opened.", "business_id": "UV9c6A16IXXA7JmkTor8Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4bsu8DLfDkBV84RKn6UmcA", "review_id": "0lrfYfYrS5tZdck3U0eKlg", "text": "It's a nice place in a great location, but the coffee is a let down. It's kind of bland, even when you get an extra shot of espresso to toughen it up. I'm not sure if it was me or the coffee, but I had terrible indigestion after having the coffee here. I noticed becaues based on my schedule, I would get my coffee here some days, and other days at McDonalds. Never on the McDonald's days, but always on the Zoma days, my stomach let the world know it wasn't doing too well. It happened too much to be coincidence. Anyhow, I guess if I'm in a bind I'll get my coffee here, but I think for now I'll take a pass :(", "business_id": "UV9c6A16IXXA7JmkTor8Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2OquMv5WPNNrRX3hTGJhYg", "review_id": "_VtYBVw14pTfo77g8KaApg", "text": "This place is great for location and outdoor seating and the coffee and prices are very good. But Zoma has a lot of unused potential. The outdoor area is too shabby and is situated by HVAC equipment. Tables are perched on patches of mud which should be round patios like in other parts of the \"backyard.\" I'm told, however, that things are going to be fixed up nicely this summer, so I'm ready to change my review when that happens.", "business_id": "UV9c6A16IXXA7JmkTor8Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cTSSA0PFK6_xJAlj_uhN-A", "review_id": "Aa2-X1aYqKXdTXj9nPzfAQ", "text": "This is a pretty standard, cozy, friendly coffee shop. I was pleased to see that they had two vegan baked goods (though one of them was sold out---a blueberry muffin). I ended up with a piece of zucchini walnut bread ($2.11 with tax) which was a great deal considering how big a slice they gave.\n\nThe bread itself wasn't perfect---it was a bit hard, though I suspect that's because it was a day old. Popping it into the microwave fixed that up pretty well.\n\nThe service at the counter was really friendly.", "business_id": "UV9c6A16IXXA7JmkTor8Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LP9_GZmG4bad8aMXeRohow", "review_id": "mAvjoumrK3XxV-ZdiaEI_Q", "text": "Cafe Zoma is great! I love that most people come in through the door from the bike path instead of the street! My mocha was good and strong and the grade school art was a great addition to the colorful walls and furniture! I was there for quite a while so I had a scone (blueberry and it was amazing!) and a turkey sandwich. I was a little disappointed that the sandwiches are pre-made but despite that fact it was a very good sandwich! \n\nCan't wait to go back this summer to sit out in the back and try one of their smoothies!", "business_id": "UV9c6A16IXXA7JmkTor8Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1RveMKg4_GYE3HL9aUX-rA", "review_id": "YiX_jw5TTlBu4GXbxIFKHQ", "text": "I love Cafe Zoma. I just discovered this place about two months ago and have visited about a dozen times since then. I really love the outside yard in the back where there are several tables and a play area for kids. This is very important to me since I have a one year old and a two year old. I also love the access from the bike path. I would highly recommend a smoothie, they are great. However, if I go in before work I usually get a Cubano, cause I need to caffeine to help wake me up in the early mornings. I've also had two different sandwiches and both were very hearty and delicious.\n\nWhen I go I'm usually there between 7am and 8:30 am and I've never had to wait more than a few minutes for my drink. I will actually come here over Starbucks when I'm in hurry because Zoma is always quicker.\n\nI'm giving five stars even though I have had one problem with a drink I ordered not being hot enough, not even close to the temperature of the times that I ordered the drink before. However, I'm am not counting that against their rating since the employee I talked to about it was great and offered to give me a free drink the next time I came in.\n\nI think that have a great staff and great customer service. If you haven't been I highly suggest you stop by sometime and give it a try.", "business_id": "UV9c6A16IXXA7JmkTor8Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4yv4bQSnx2R2kzeSo0XJwA", "review_id": "MihdcMOC1jSGKUd6V8aXBw", "text": "Everything about Zoma is, uh, OK. The coffee adequate if not excellent and not roasted here. The space quiet, if not warm. The chairs mostly comfortable but tables wobbly. It's not dirty, but not exactly spotless either (although I accept that for any coffee shop). On most visits, the counter staff are friendly and the outdoor space wonderful. I don't eat many treats here, but they smell terrific most days.", "business_id": "UV9c6A16IXXA7JmkTor8Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pOmhEB7tBWhYofKPixLfNw", "review_id": "QJqo6XBhuVgZIIdD3725EA", "text": "Wasn't this place and the attached art store featured in an episode of Portlandia?", "business_id": "UV9c6A16IXXA7JmkTor8Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jPPehFXXuy9tHIc8gAXKIg", "review_id": "6ExDS7Swua0F4_jvG7qUHg", "text": "Great place to get coffee and sit outside. \n\nGood specialty drinks:\nCubano\nDulce de Leche\n\nBike here and sit with your dog outside!\nGreat artist studio adjoined.\nCheck out Revolution Cycles and a weird kinky clothing shop nearby.", "business_id": "UV9c6A16IXXA7JmkTor8Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zDJy3eIio_6dBPvEMekhrA", "review_id": "M0B5CEYrcpRMwHHG35qKOQ", "text": "I am a semi-regular customer here, as I live in the neighborhood. Other than the typical music as background noise, the place is relatively quiet and, for me, an ideal study spot on Sundays. Just enough sunlight comes through the rear doors. Past those doors is the popular outdoor seating. There are a few \"Little Free Libraries.\" Bikers can appreciate the location, as it lies adjacent to the Capital City Trail. Electrical outlets are usually easy to access except during the busy hours when the seating along the wall is taken.", "business_id": "UV9c6A16IXXA7JmkTor8Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VT2uPEwPRfeUl3D_sGZhbg", "review_id": "D7X5wHeXIXL0wyHV3ugg7g", "text": "I don't get what all the hype is about. This seems to be a completely average coffee shop, with the added bonus of being off a bike path. So two stars for convenience. Coffee was, like I said, average. People behind the counter were indifferent at best. I asked for a 'cubano' based on previous reviews and was met with a blank stare and a 'what?!?', then told I could chose from the board. There was no cubano on the board. Maybe it's the same worker some other reviewers talked about, and possibly every other employee there is fantastic. But this has been my experience. Also, the food was a big disappointment. Even though they have a menu, when we tried to order from it we were pointed to the pre-made sandwiches in the display case. No veggi options, no choice of bread, just what was there, much like a Starbucks. Meh.", "business_id": "UV9c6A16IXXA7JmkTor8Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sLC3IdsYUjcS-idx6aTE7A", "review_id": "RfwR8sgwkHozFlbk7_f_Aw", "text": "The most chill, relaxing, artistic coffee shop in Madison. Love the outdoor seating watching the bikers go by sipping on an iced tea. Their drinks are great. Service is nice, very polite staff. I also love that it's next to Absolutely Art.", "business_id": "UV9c6A16IXXA7JmkTor8Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "iP6K7y_qT8EcSLGy6bRZKg", "text": "I was next door shopping for some artwork when the aroma of freshly brewed coffee hit me. Absolutely Art and Cafe Zoma share a building; there's a very small hallway that joins the two.\n\nZoma didn't appear to offer much by way of food; there were some scones and pastries, which looked very similar to those from Lazy Janes. I ultimately chose a cup of the regular coffee, which was quite tasty (it's from Espresso Royale).\n\nStaff was friendly and efficient. Looks like they have a great indoor and outdoor (along the bike trail) seating area.\n\nTip: buy a pound of coffee beans and they'll give you a complimentary cup of your favorite coffee.", "business_id": "UV9c6A16IXXA7JmkTor8Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yXmZ9CLugC9pnbDZhIgXjg", "review_id": "SggqYih_ywyzX3LnHLgoMg", "text": "Dirty in the winter, understandable, don't like when I get a red eye and I have to put my own coffee in", "business_id": "UV9c6A16IXXA7JmkTor8Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sd4kstHD9zl4UIG47mSUCw", "review_id": "u5-PzigIEcb-8ISsDTseuw", "text": "A friend told me that there was a caf\u00e9 on the bike path so I had to check it out today!  The obvious appeal is the back garden with lots of nice tables, an area for the kiddies to play and a place to pull up right off the bike path.  The caf\u00e9 itself wouldn't be as satisfying without the garden but my iced tea was refreshing and they have lots of goodies, baked goods and a variety of drinks.  I could definitely see myself coming here to read or catch up with a friend in the warmer months!", "business_id": "UV9c6A16IXXA7JmkTor8Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j0mqCBlZemMaYw7tsDQ3dA", "review_id": "L80bgPnp-CanAPd4kqPmwQ", "text": "I am strictly a tea drinker...and the choices here are lacking..but the atmosphere more than makes up for the poor tea selection.", "business_id": "UV9c6A16IXXA7JmkTor8Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qJfCrW4vTztUELw3xpnBHQ", "review_id": "99bGqP0iE2a9lDMlQWwEpA", "text": "I kind of agree with Michael R. below about the overall quality of the Food Fight restaurants.  But I do have to point out that Food Fight is based in Madison, and operates restaurants only here, so it is \"local.\"  As for \"independent,\" well, nine restaurants doesn't make a very big chain.  Ian's has three locations and has overlapping ownership with Gotham Bagels, which has two more; is that not an \"independent\" restaurant?\n\nNone of which is to say you should eat at these restaurants.  Tex Tubb's Taco Palace is OK, but there's much better, much cheaper Mexican all over Madison.  Hubbard Avenue Diner serves a pretty good breakfast but disappointing lunch and dinner.  Bluephies is good for kids but I'd never go there with grownups only.  And Fresco actually held up pretty well against its peers the one time I ate there -- way ahead of Cafe Continental and a little behind Magnus.", "business_id": "nE51k932dNFc-gClgPguVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dRko0-SaRcSaP5gR-5uxuA", "review_id": "FMXPZVL7IXsNR0IxN0xiUQ", "text": "The restaurants that Food Fight offers are all subpar, with one exception of Johnny Delmonicos. Aside from the Johnny D's the others all serve incredibly bad food. I tried El Dorado's once and it was terrible, on top of things they charge so much for a margerita served in a tiny glass its ridiculous.", "business_id": "nE51k932dNFc-gClgPguVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kYZ2ShA_IqTgsWRUI6dY-w", "review_id": "teArIkq8-OBgXjKHXSQcWQ", "text": "I have been a food fight customer and visit all of there restaurants on a regular basis. My favorite is Monty's blue plate. The meatless loaf of the gods is my favorite. Have tried other things and have always been happy. Every year they sell gift certificates and for every one hundred dollars they give you a twenty five dollar certificate. Can't beat that. I load up a gift card with five hundred and eat all year. I would never agree with the people that have bashed their places. Try it you will like it.", "business_id": "nE51k932dNFc-gClgPguVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "USSanBgta8EEQrzPY-64Bg", "review_id": "YJxQlzrHrwQD726LIlovbw", "text": "The Madison Mallards really understand how to throw a party. The  minor league franchise only offers big league thrills.They realize that the college-level baseball talent alone will not entertain most people; it's old school baseball -- low power numbers and high strategy (like sacrifices and manufacturing runs). As a result, they focus on value and entertainment. \n\nInexpensive tickets, good and reasonable food/beverages are a Godsend. I just came from Milwaukee -- three tickets with views that do not require binoculars will run you over $100. A crap beer (Miller brands) in a plastic bottle runs another $6.50. The food is overrated and also price-inflated. At the warm Warner Park, I was able to get a seat right behind the dugout (word is that they are County Stadium relics) for $10! They offer 18 different beers including incredible Microbrews collectible plastic cups for $3.50 or less! Besides great beer, there were funnel cakes, TURKEY LEGS, burgers, brats and MUCH MORE. Their wait staff (yes, wait staff) is friendly and efficient with your orders, so you can enjoy the show. \n\nFour mascots are always running around the stadium rally-mongering and adding to the enjoyment. In between innings, the festivities including a t-shirt toss, bat spin, children and mascot races and more. The PA announcer consistently appeals to the good-natured (but peculiar) kitsch that fills a family-oriented outing (refers to foul balls as wieners or frankfurters for no particular reason). Check their web site -- their dates are chock-full of promos including autographed balls, celebrities (like the Fridge, Webster, Chewbacca and more) and post game events. \n\nAttending the Duck Pond (Mallards' park) re-energized my interest in baseball. The gurus behind the franchise understand the importance of the fan and do not take patronage for granted. Re-invest in America's past time without losing your wallet!", "business_id": "4N7dN61pyPfcxmKgXWQPfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uSlKnryLlnD3mvmG6DIyCg", "review_id": "I00B-QG5uTKvwCK7x9ejeA", "text": "Going to a Mallards game in the Duck Blind at Warner Park has become a summer tradition for me and many others.  When I was a kid I remember coming to many a Muskies game with my parents, but the crowds were always thin and no one was surprised when the Muskies and the subsequent teams folded.  Now Warner Park is a family destination as well as a popular party location.  For the last several years my company has held our summer outing here, tailgating in the parking lot before catching the game.  There always seems to be a huge crowd on the weekends.  \n\nThe Mallards organization provides an atmosphere that was missing when I was a kid.  Personally I love the game of baseball, with all of the intricacies of the pacing being a big part of the charm.  However, I realize that I'm in the minority here, because most of my friends find it kind of boring.  But the Mallards have really energized the park with the give-aways, the mascots, and all the other sideshows to the game.  My opinion is that if you want to see baseball played in all of it's old fashioned glory, go to Wrigley.  \n\nThe Duck Blind is the place to be for most of the adults that didn't bring children to the game.  For $25-35 it is all you can eat and drink in a sectioned-off area in the right field corner.  The food is pretty decent but the real attraction is the beer.  Led by local brewpub Great Dane's signature Mallards Ale, there is an excellent selection of beer.  This is undoubtedly why a lot of people attend, but it leads to a very festive atmosphere that is always a good time.  The only people not enjoying the Duck Blind are usually the opposing team's relief pitchers, since their bullpen is in the right field corner as well.  You can also win free tickets to the Duck Blind from US Cellular on the day of the game.  \n\nOutside of the Duck Blind, the park is very kid-friendly, with various mascots running around and all sorts of things to keep the kids occupied.  The main mascot rides a zipline down from the party deck in the Duck Blind to home plate to start off the game and set the tone.  It's always about having a good time.  The various promotions include \"B-List Celebrity Fridays,\" various throwback nights and bands playing live music.  The concessions range from the traditional hot dogs, peanut and cotton candy to the truly excellent jambalaya.  The prices are quite reasonable and the people working are always friendly and appear to be having as much of a good time as the fans.  For the price there isn't much else you can find in Madison that compares.", "business_id": "4N7dN61pyPfcxmKgXWQPfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tWQm3X0Dfkwo2BJP7puepA", "review_id": "9RRKVEfc-1mepL_frR7CrA", "text": "Mallards are hot.  Definitely check it out.  I heard it was a drunk fest, but it seemed more like a family event to me.  Might depend on what day you go.\n\nGood fun!", "business_id": "4N7dN61pyPfcxmKgXWQPfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LmbJD2GU-FXYhYoAeOWhxw", "review_id": "lZnhZwfFsS2xwPVOfQ1HQg", "text": "Mallard's games are really fun... if you're not in the Duck Blind.  Duck Blind tickets cost something like $30 for all the beer and food you can put down during the game.  That *sounds* good, but in reality, there's nowhere to sit down--and if you're not sitting down, you can't watch the game.  If you can't watch the game, why the hell are you paying $30 for beer and hot dogs?\n\nBut I digress.  The Mallards are a good team, and the games are fun to watch.  They're filled with all sorts of wacky antics!", "business_id": "4N7dN61pyPfcxmKgXWQPfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y-nr6eaHwP3HF1jV4JKDJw", "review_id": "v6gplbwCTU47_vbOe8Q_RA", "text": "Lots of fun, little bit of cash. \n\nThese games are great for getting a bit of fresh air, hanging with a few friends, drinking a(few) brews, and munching on some ballpark goodies. VERY family friendly, but still fun for those of us who don't know who the hell the Jonas Brothers are. \n\nI personally have never been in the Duck Blind, but I hear it's over-rated.\n\nBring sunscreen if you're on the third-base line!!!", "business_id": "4N7dN61pyPfcxmKgXWQPfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1KxfcH2SikGLHPxJGiBTRQ", "review_id": "bYx-Cs-vYRNv9qhzpkPTgA", "text": "Mallards games are seriously awesome and so inexpensive. Most nights feature some sort of special. I like the \"two beers, two hotdogs and a ticket\" one. Tickets are so cheap, although the prices may change with the opening of the new stadium this summer. You can take your whole family to a game or go with friends for a night of baseball and drinking. The duckblind is the place to go if you're looking to eat and drink a lot! It's all you can eat and drink beer (or soda). And, they actually have good beers, not just the cheap stuff. If you get there early, you can snag a picnic table too. I'm really excited to go to a few games this season.", "business_id": "4N7dN61pyPfcxmKgXWQPfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bafakbBFSIkpafZts10TTw", "review_id": "RscqdD1YtcR7ig-4APe1ww", "text": "OK, now this is good clean fun!  This weekend featured Dog Day where, yes, I could bring the pooch to the game.  Great beer options, all $3.50 to $4.50 per cup.  TIckets are cheap and the goofy antics are fun.  The Cheese and Burger Society offers a different signature burger for each game.  I even found something called a Pigsicle -- smoked bacon on a stick, deep fried, served plain or with chocolate.  $1.", "business_id": "4N7dN61pyPfcxmKgXWQPfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QP-MdjpUFejr9apuAWcfQg", "review_id": "2imaDYA3GJIHqxEns2OVDQ", "text": "N E W   S E A T S !!!!  The old bench were terrible and kept us away.  We spent two games this year and we are hooked.", "business_id": "4N7dN61pyPfcxmKgXWQPfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c8yZdGdadD1dTc9Y0a5sig", "review_id": "B1sRovE_4HD0dwcdVVPbdA", "text": "Great park, great atmosphere.  The last game we went to was a group sponsored picnic, again, great food, great atmosphere.  They did a nice job remodeling the park.  All the staff was very helpful.  Prices for the food are good, selection of stuff to eat is outstanding for a ballpark.  Highly recommend....  \n\nTo the lady below who signed up for the Mallard \"gnome\", it was a great promotion, and it looks great.  Nowhere on the face of this earth would someone do a promotion and let you in to get it without a ticket.  Get over it.  To give a low grade because you would not buy a ticket is beyond my pay grade...", "business_id": "4N7dN61pyPfcxmKgXWQPfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5pKG0lYIq7349CkYX6ZtBQ", "review_id": "xR0KZeo3RLTFNHqCNN4baQ", "text": "Had a lot of fun at a Mallards game recently.  Food and beer are top-notch in both prices and quality.  Front-row seats along the basepaths are a bit narrow and claustrophobic; it seems like they sacrificed about 3-4 inches of legroom compared to other rows.  People were friendly, but the all-out assault on buying raffle tickets and everything when you walk in the park is a bit much.  Loved the between-inning games and promos.", "business_id": "4N7dN61pyPfcxmKgXWQPfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x3k3_PbqdO8fM33si6tv4Q", "review_id": "fD9AVjf4mwEHlvalHVWAvA", "text": "At a recent game 3 of the 5 people in my party (myself included)  were stung by hornets.  I can't say enough good about the staff response. The medics took great care of us. They cheered up our kid really well and then the manager gave us all new seats behind home plate with food and beverage too. We really enjoyed the rest of the game. Also they did deal with the hornets I promise. \n\nI have been to a bunch of other Mallards games too, and I always have a blast.", "business_id": "4N7dN61pyPfcxmKgXWQPfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u87-xLoPlBDyIhV-z-c8Pw", "review_id": "cWmbmmsoe0bS2I22BTwQ_Q", "text": "I don't have kids, so I've only been to one game where I haven't been in the Duck Blind.  The food's okay - the pulled pork sandwich is good, the burger is okay, the chicken slider is just a little piece of chicken on a bun.  The beer selection is great.  I'm not a fan of the Great Dane stuff, but there's still more than enough to choose from.  Sitting out here is a great place to mingle, but it's rough because I actually like baseball.  The sight lines aren't the best, but can be mitigated if you get there early and are actually around people who know what sports are (wtf would you sit with your back to the field while you doodle around on your phone?).  Getting there early also sets your mind at ease about getting your money's worth.  Let's face it, $33 on a weekend is a bit stiff.  If you don't get there early, you have to pound it, and then you run out of room, and the rest of the night will be shot.  Don't do that.", "business_id": "4N7dN61pyPfcxmKgXWQPfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iOucpEHVN5_zA6PxkRWfeg", "review_id": "P_faZYTcfRsGK_X4hNfBQQ", "text": "Mallards games are pretty incredible for as small as they are. There are a lot of handouts as they try to advertise and there are plenty of food options. The between innings and seating sections are also pretty cool. This is a pretty good place to bring a date to if she is into baseball also.", "business_id": "4N7dN61pyPfcxmKgXWQPfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J3i55rQ9jQlMipuG0At30g", "review_id": "tm1G5xt1G1f3d62BAas2Dg", "text": "Madison Mallards games offer fun and family-friendly entertainment for a great price! We paid $10 each for our seats, and honestly, I don't think there is really a bad seat there! I can see the food (priced like a typical sporting venue) driving up the cost of your experience, if you're not careful. But stadium food is always so tempting!\n\nThe game we attended was a pretty good one, with a home team win, but they do such a good job of keeping the crowd entertained in other ways, that I wouldn't have minded either way! The night I went, there were dozens of giveaways, contests, and even weiner dog races! \n\nI can imagine taking kids here, but can also see how it would be incredibly fun with a group of adults! I happened to be enjoying a date-night and I thought the experience was great in that context too!\n\nLooking forward to going back and hanging out in the much-hyped Duck Blind.", "business_id": "4N7dN61pyPfcxmKgXWQPfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "38AnfLl0TKTqmWUhZLkDIg", "review_id": "kZXaO98mpzhTwnMYKx05qw", "text": "I'd heard the buzz around town that the Duck Blind is the place to be come summer nights but for some reason unbeknownst to me (perhaps I was skeptical about shelling out money to watch a glorified college baseball game?) I could never be hooked into it. Until last night.\n\nSome friends and I went ahead and paid the $28 for unlimited Great Dane beer (Fat Tire, Magic Hat, Ranger IPA, Great Dane brews abound), unlimited noms (brats, pulled pork, even Boca burgers for, ahem, those inclined) and field-side seating. I watched about three full minutes of the game but the atmosphere and hilarious entertainment were totally worth it. Weiner dog races? Mallard mascots whizzing by on a zip line? 2 seconds of fame on the (sort-of)-jumbo-tron? We even hitched a ride back downtown on the free shuttlebus. Totally worth the fee, I'll absolutely be back again this summer.", "business_id": "4N7dN61pyPfcxmKgXWQPfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Q-dOxBJ7Bui_ytR4uE1baQ", "review_id": "yeXjl7dsSQkIMNgV_-tUzg", "text": "Why watch the game when you can watch the madness unfold in the Duck Blind section? I think the only time I looked at the field is when children dressed as fruits and vegetables began racing around the bases. \n\nMy general admission Duck Blind ticket was $33 for a Friday night game - but the experience of trying to get my money's worth was priceless. All-you-can-eat ballpark food (which is perfectly adequate ballpark food, nothing to rave about) and all-you-can-drink adult beverages (from a fairly extensive beer list)? Challenge accepted. \n\nThere is another Duck Blind section that costs a bit more than the general admission. I think it includes a reserved picnic table and a better view of the game; however, if you're willing to come to the regular Duck Blind section soon after the gates open (90 minutes before the game), you can call dibs on a table in the cheaper section. \n\nOverall, it was a great value for 4 1/2 hours of food, beverage and entertainment. I won't be back every weekend - for the sake of my waistline - but it's definitely a fun way to spend a summer night in Madison.", "business_id": "4N7dN61pyPfcxmKgXWQPfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "6gwsVqfVoM8BxtPmjnLXWw", "text": "It's not the MLB, nor is it a swanky college field (have you seen some of the college baseball stadiums?!), but it's always a good time when you're watching the Mallards at Warner Park.\n\nBook seats online; most are well under $20. If you're looking for a real deal, buy the all-inclusive Duck Blind tickets and enjoy all-you-can-eat-and-drink for around $30. You won't see much of the game, but you'll be having too much fun to care.\n\nWe've sat in a number of locations; behind home plate, along the baselines, in the cheaper seats, and in the duck blind. All are excellent seats, so don't fret or work too hard to find a great seat.\n\nThe food is fairly good; lots of options and it seems to be of better quality than what you'll find at most similar venues. Drink options are superb - tons of craft beers to enjoy, many from The Great Dane. All are reasonably priced - I think the most expensive menu item is around $6.\n\nThe Mallards are more than entertaining to watch, but for those of you with ADD or for those who can't stomach sitting through an entire baseball game, there's a great midway with games, bouncy houses, and gift shops as well. The organization has fun challenges and entertainment between each inning, so there's rarely a dull moment.\n\nThe stadium is always clean and well kept; bathrooms are plenty nice.", "business_id": "4N7dN61pyPfcxmKgXWQPfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "lC0KGXmIhyjzghBUlVnkhQ", "review_id": "O1LmZNxRfeCWePEDxP0_Sg", "text": "I moved to Madison a year ago, and what's the first thing I did? \nI attended a Madison Mallards game with Gwen and Dan.\n(I think I still owe you guys money.) \nLet me tell ya, it's all it's quacked up to be. Ohhhhhh! \nSeriously though, I can't remember the last time I had so much fun at a ballpark. Sure the space itself leaves little to be desired. It's small. Seating is uncomfortable, and depending on where you're at the sun can be beating down on you for quite a while. BUT, what the place lacks in ambiance and comfort, it MORE THAN makes up for in pure good ole American fun. There's something happening between every inning. Look here! Now here! No over there! Hey look at that! It's like an ADD wet dream. You're never bored. You can't be! The activities and inning breaks definitely cater towards kids, but I found myself laughing, cheering, screaming wiener at the top of my lungs. Food in my opinion is only so, so. I like that there are local options but they're not great. They can't be... it's a ballpark and they're using prep kitchens. I will say the beer options are nothing short of amazing. I also dig that players typically stick around after the game and sign stuff for the little ones. It doesn't get more local than a Mallards game, except on July 4th of this year at the Hometown Classic. What's a Hometown Classic you ask? Oh, just a head to head of central Wisconsin's minor, minor, like \"is he able to drive\" minor team players. \nSuch. A. Hoot.", "business_id": "4N7dN61pyPfcxmKgXWQPfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "C16vy9Z3VcNArNZEthU5uw", "review_id": "A8Gid7X-UrIf2rwSfDLLzg", "text": "Take me out to the ballgame! Coming from Milwaukee, our experience of a night at the ballgame WAS Miller Park. I love Miller Park, but, we had just as much fun at the Madison Mallards game. Here are some of the reasons why...\n\nThe parking was easier and cheaper. We had our wallets pulled out and ready to go, but never found anyone to pay...because the parking is free! \n\nThe stadium is small and easy to navigate. You can get there 15 minutes before a game and still get to your seat.  \n\nThere are really cool between inning activities. Fruit races (small children in costume), baby crawl, T-shirt toss. This was awesome. I looked forward to the end of each inning just to see what would happen between the innings. \n\nFood was good. The pulled pork was recommended to us. We got it, it was good. Overall, a great night with friends and a great game! Go Mallards! We'll be back!", "business_id": "4N7dN61pyPfcxmKgXWQPfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8MqIW1Bbs2W39rlLrUDlHg", "review_id": "EDwDaJ3767L8yyATAFVf_g", "text": "Great fun, great food & family-friendly activities & prices! They give job opportunities to teens and people with disabilities. The baseball season is short, so make sure you get your tickets, esp when they have special events.", "business_id": "4N7dN61pyPfcxmKgXWQPfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zjIzZFm4eehPZCzyRe0wHw", "review_id": "Xz3ddN5E9JHqr1K8xGo70g", "text": "Great time! Still haven't been to the Duck Blind yet, however this place is all around fun for the family or group of debaucherous and rowdy friends. The players are talented and its a great way to spend the afternoon. \n\nThere is a concession stand on the outer edge that has different cheese curds than the other ones, you'll know which one. These are seriously some of the best cheese curds I've ever had. They are a staple in my Mallards game experience.", "business_id": "4N7dN61pyPfcxmKgXWQPfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "9SU4T5EvO3UVy7e-26yCjQ", "review_id": "_f26HVRdXL1A_Fma4LBXPg", "text": "Mallards games are great, affordable family entertainment.  The organization does a great job of keeping everyone entertained.  Between each inning, there is usually something on... kids racing, adults dancing in sumo suits, etc. \n\nFood:  decent and affordable.  I don't come here just to eat, but if I have to, it does the job.  For foodies, there's some upscale food (steak sandwiches, pulled pork, etc.) that's pretty good.  Of course, the beer is pretty good - lots of craft options!  If you're not going to drink beer, sign up for the designated driver list and get a wristband for free soda and a chance to win a jersey!\n\nBaseball:  entertaining.  These are college kids working to improve their game.  You probably won't recognize any names unless you're related to them, but they're still pretty good ballplayers!  After every game, the Mallards players stand outside the locker room and sign autographs for the kids.\n\nEntertainment:  lots of it!  There are plenty of drawings and games to keep you occupied.  The \"beer batter\" is always fun (a certain guy on the other team - if he strikes out, it's 2-1 beers for the rest of the inning).  There's also a play area behind the third base line for younger kids (playground, bounce house, etc.).\n\nValue:  pretty good.  Tickets are reasonable.  Every night seems to have a promotion, so pick one you like.  \n\nDuck Blind:  Not for kids.  Out in right field, you can buy a special ticket and get all you can eat/drink.  It's a lot of fun out there if you're with the right group of people. :)\n\nWe're not season ticket holders by any means, but we try to take the family to a couple games each year.", "business_id": "4N7dN61pyPfcxmKgXWQPfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "T8b7wARakqSGC2TQhFMW-A", "review_id": "fgppJWYkzSBD-Kcg5dlRBg", "text": "Highlights/lowlights\n\n1) friendly staff\n2) fun thing to do on a nice summer night\n3) gluten free food options available\n\nI think it's really important to head in to your first (or any) mallards game with the right mind set. This isn't MLB! If you want that that head to a Brewers game in Milwaukee (NOT a Cubs game at Wrigley :p). \n\nAs this is not MLB, the stadium is smaller and really easy to navigate through. I would imagine this would be really good for families looking for a night out. There is a decent sized kids area near the entrance as well. \n\nFor a smaller stadium there is a really impressive amount of food and drink options. There are over 17 different beers available plus people selling Seagrams escape drinks (supposedly gluten free!), lime-a-Ritas etc. I was expecting pretty limited options for food as this is a smaller stadium but they really have everything you can get at an MLB game. Brats, burgers, chicken sandwiches, even cheese curds! There are even gluten free hamburger AND brat buns. Basically a food coma waiting to happen for anyone with celiac disease/gluten intolerance. The staff at all the food and drink stands was really friendly and quick!\n\nWisco fans everywhere are pretty chill but even more so here! Everyone is just here to have a good time and nobody gets really competitive about the game.\n\nWith plenty of food and drink options and great fans, a Mallards game is a great choice for a night out on a nice night!", "business_id": "4N7dN61pyPfcxmKgXWQPfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9TDqZLPsOgWERXii_etbcw", "review_id": "Qaa8NGV5mDEFxvMFARAZag", "text": "The Duck Blind is where it's at!\n\nFor $33, you get to watch the Madison Mallards while you enjoy unlimited food and beer all night long in the Duck Blind.  Bring all your friends! The duck blind is great for big groups.", "business_id": "4N7dN61pyPfcxmKgXWQPfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ExK25fOJP0l7yAzGtrUloA", "review_id": "hGSuzeCzqayfuwTT7x0PDQ", "text": "There's nothing better than a Baseball game on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. The Northwoods League is a fabulous concept. Great Baseball at a reasonable price. You get to watch some of the best College prospects in the country at a state of the art Minor League Stadium. A baseball junkie like me couldn't ask for anything more. \n\n Like most Minor League teams, the Mallards kept us entertained with a wide variety of gimmicks. My Visit coincided with Fathers day so there was a meat raffle for the Dads that I gladly entered. I don't have any kids, but I wasn't going to let that get in between me and my meat. There was also a dance off between the Grounds Crew and a Mascot, t-shirt t throws and lots of other interesting side shows. Fans who catch foul balls can even trade it in for a free Hot Dog. Although I have to admit that its a little annoying when the PA announcer yells Wiener after every foul ball.  \n\n I'd like to say my day with the Madison Mallards ended on a happy note. But I have to sadly report I went home without any free Fathers Day meat. I didn't get the meat, but I did get to see some future Big League players show off their talent at a beautiful Ballpark. And I had a damn good time doing it.", "business_id": "4N7dN61pyPfcxmKgXWQPfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "em6GWyKHpHBjRZg5G9o8dQ", "review_id": "BgbxsyvRg7CmQwA-UjLhFw", "text": "Thank you, thank you, Madison Mallards, for inviting the community to the fireworks on July 5. I hope this becomes a new tradition for Madison's Northside neighborhoods.\n\nThe run-down:\n- I was glad to see you open the stadium for fireworks viewing after the game. Everyone was welcome, even if they did not attend the game.\n- The concessions were still open and serving beer and snacks.\n- Attendees could sit in the stands or have a blanket on the outfield grass (which is soft as carpet, by the way).\n- There was a live band playing great, American rock songs from the 1980s and 1990s. Thank you for not playing that Lee Greenwood song!!!\n- The fireworks were great. They were large, didn't last too long and the right distance from the stadium for viewing.\n\nSpectacular!", "business_id": "4N7dN61pyPfcxmKgXWQPfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "arbaFkggBJMlFsVXJr7TTw", "review_id": "Oxx6xUVIXDZ0XaA7y0XdIA", "text": "One of the most wonderful places in the world. Great to go in the winter to feel some humidity and feel better, great for summer to see all the flowers. The gift shop is excellent for any (particularly female) gift occasion. Just a great place to go. Would be great for a date.", "business_id": "Q3GGB4ZMajP-Qmtdr1cVZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vtYwZ0BnXIIcDRV-j8OQqw", "review_id": "Q4jGpFoPyzU8pLOhAiEEyg", "text": "A great place for plant lovers any time of the year!\n\nMy wife and I come here every winter (if we can) to attend a conference put on by Horticulture Magazine(Fine Gardening).  Olbrich does a nice job with preparation, including the food.\n\nTheir tropical conservatory is a bit on the small side but the building and plants are very well tended.\n\nThe various gardens are very well tended.  There are 10 or more theme gardens.  I love their rose garden:  YES WE CAN GROW BEAUTIFUL ROSES IN WISCONSIN.  In fact some roses have been developed by a hybridizer at Olbrich.\n\nOlbrich is in a nice area of Madison - close to Lake Monona.", "business_id": "Q3GGB4ZMajP-Qmtdr1cVZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NLLw-u24eY6dTRKNTL7QTA", "review_id": "VYAFnkdzOgsLOddt0Bfoxw", "text": "What a great little spot, and certainly helps that it's free admission. Very enjoyable place, esp the beautiful rose garden, and the Thai Pavilion, reportedly the only one in North America. It is quite gleaming.", "business_id": "Q3GGB4ZMajP-Qmtdr1cVZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LmbJD2GU-FXYhYoAeOWhxw", "review_id": "uRg3CLRurRRoao-KqEnDaA", "text": "Note to guys everywhere: Olbrich is a great place to take a date!  You get to walk around in semi-secluded areas and look at beautiful things.  It's romantic without even trying.\n\nI love seeing how both the outdoor gardens and indoor conservatory flowers change at different times of the year.  Plus, the conservatory is so nice and warm during the winter!", "business_id": "Q3GGB4ZMajP-Qmtdr1cVZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZTe_ZBo0sm9_j2hBtNWy9g", "review_id": "GkJqosmdAZPE9S0o7FvPig", "text": "Beautiful, thoughtfully arranged and free--can't get any better than this. \n\nFavorites: Thai Pavilion, Conservatory (smells wonderful), and it being free admission (did I say that already?)", "business_id": "Q3GGB4ZMajP-Qmtdr1cVZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 11, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6kp815UUjK--ukUjmDlSCQ", "review_id": "OmFRGvpKs1Z8XcQ9AAE31g", "text": "Welcome to my backyard.  \n\nOh wait, I'm hallucinating again.\n\nBut seriously, this place is wonderful.  I love going here, and I do wish my backyard looked like this.\n\nUnfortunately for me, I brought a minor with me.  Minor claims to love nature and wants to see it up close and personal, but at the same time is deathly afraid of bees and butterflies.  Most people can understand being fearful of bees and their stings, but butterflies?  \n\nIt's the kind of irrational fear I can only compare to being terribly frightened by a marshmallow.\n\nIf you were there today, you probably saw the minor racing through the gardens like they were on fire, screaming and crying and begging for mercy from the winged feigns of fiery death and destruction, otherwise known as butterflies.  \n\nI thought I could convince minor to hold my hand and \"trust\" that I wouldn't let anything bad happen, but apparently I'm a lousy saleswoman and/or my evil plot to feed innocent children to flying insects was all too apparent.  Dang!!!\n\nMinor covered the grounds in record time and was back at the lobby begging to leave.  A wave of relief washed over minor's face when we were safely back in the confines of the car, far far away from the flying death stingers and soul crushing, face smashing butterflies of satan.\n\nBut other than that, this is a lovely place when we are not there.  \n\nThank you and goodnight.", "business_id": "Q3GGB4ZMajP-Qmtdr1cVZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3IlpjqKzi395McNr3QCW7A", "review_id": "z2jwKNg3WM1H8qAHvo2k2w", "text": "We got a permit to have wedding photos taken here.  \nThe garden itself was great: 5 stars all around.\n\nThe staff was horrible.  The person manning the place claimed there were no bathrooms, complained about where our group was standing (twice!), and then warned us that 'if you aren't out on time I will come in and find you, and I really don't want to do that.'  Its been a long time since I was treated so rudely.  \n\nGo to the garden, avoid the staff.", "business_id": "Q3GGB4ZMajP-Qmtdr1cVZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8LSbsAOT7t8WAXvc14o6fw", "review_id": "dGDdFpvhfIp53rPIPd94PA", "text": "What a great garden!\nBe sure to see:\nThe Thai Pavillion\nThe Conservatory\nThe Reflecting Pool", "business_id": "Q3GGB4ZMajP-Qmtdr1cVZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r7SKNI3EAkxMihlU97imYQ", "review_id": "BD86N81nQF3ieJu4RVTpBQ", "text": "One of the greatest treasures of Madison. There's no better place to simply relax and enjoy the beauty and variance of nature. \nThe only downside: the inevitable disrespectful patrons. Particularly when it comes to the Thai Pavilion. Usually this means people with kids, but just as often applies to adults that can't seem to understand the words \"Please don't touch\".", "business_id": "Q3GGB4ZMajP-Qmtdr1cVZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r5AcodZ5GUl3ANEWkDhknA", "review_id": "vv_ODFWGMbrhVBLZASzRkg", "text": "Absolutely gorgeous!\n\nWe arrived in Madison a little late on a Thursday afternoon and decided to try to make it to the Botanical Garden and squeeze a walk in before it closed.  We, unknowingly, got there at the perfect time - 6:30 pm in the summer yielded some BEAUTIFUL pictures as the sun was a little softer (and not as hot).\n\nWe strolled around, hand in hand on our anniversary vacation - it was romantic, quiet, and I felt like I was taking deep breaths for the first time in a very long time.\n\nI cannot recommend this beautiful sanctuary enough", "business_id": "Q3GGB4ZMajP-Qmtdr1cVZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-hwN2juKYn-KTxa2WBYLnw", "review_id": "7-cxdevlGj9FfrAIOF9Atg", "text": "This is truly a beautiful place and a treasure for Madison.  Please don't ever leave us.  Be sure to check out the herb garden in the fall.  Amazing variety of scents.  The varieties of  geranium are amazing.  Lemon, chocolate, mint, vanilla, pepper, cinnamon, turmeric... well you get the picture.", "business_id": "Q3GGB4ZMajP-Qmtdr1cVZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AXz26iQxhQQF7FFCkDNJ6w", "review_id": "Pz7Qo2rUjJ09QQFPgwkovw", "text": "Amazing free thing to do in Madison.", "business_id": "Q3GGB4ZMajP-Qmtdr1cVZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7zSppEZd2C6ASpNeBebxAA", "review_id": "Yg0dPahnOPXjPXMGIDXpQQ", "text": "Wonderful space. I cannot believe it is free. It is truly a gem of Madison. The history and story behind the Thai Pavilion is remarkable and it's a can't miss. Just keep your grubby little paws off of it if you want it to stick around...", "business_id": "Q3GGB4ZMajP-Qmtdr1cVZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qGovLmiXroxztb-X2cftiQ", "review_id": "HEZHTdss4ybAUFRJKZy62A", "text": "Its very nice, and a great place to stop if you're biking around lake monona. Its super large and super green, just how I like it!", "business_id": "Q3GGB4ZMajP-Qmtdr1cVZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jegks7c-o66A9LaxWYQLsQ", "review_id": "uRaUtoICjNHhIC8oHeqCEg", "text": "This garden doesn't have as many flowers as the Chicago Botanic Gardens, nor is it as large, but I love the water features throughout the grounds (especially the sunken garden) and the Thai Pavilion is like nothing I've ever seen before. It's a very peaceful place to spend an hour or two. Not sure I'd recommend the conservatory as much, however, since it's quite small, but overall this is a nice place to visit.\n\nVisited: May 17, 2012", "business_id": "Q3GGB4ZMajP-Qmtdr1cVZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CRyOc3Njbf0jtRptTs5s2w", "review_id": "iq1FZ6SFYvcfB90Sty99YQ", "text": "It's a great place to go in the summer. It's a good place for kids, it is very peaceful, and best of all its FREE!!", "business_id": "Q3GGB4ZMajP-Qmtdr1cVZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qCM5MLHiIaDXpMSG66zkmw", "review_id": "P-sWV5rgzZKrhqXZ6ahWUQ", "text": "can you believe such a beautiful place? my stepson loves the thai pavililion and i love hte ability to have a place like that here in town.", "business_id": "Q3GGB4ZMajP-Qmtdr1cVZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "sgkRdA1a1Vymdp83Qbikig", "review_id": "JJJ1ii_tbd8A8OFB9FUnmw", "text": "What a lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon! ...Although I'd probably recommend going on cooler day. It is a lot of walking and sunshine...so really, regardless of the heat, you should slather on the sunscreen and stay hydrated! \n\nIt takes about an hour to 1.5 hours (going at a brisk pace) to cover all of the gardens on display. Some gardens are nicer than others, and there are a few that are still under construction. My favorites were the Sunken Garden, the Rose Garden, and the Thai Temple Garden. I thought that all of these displays are well thought-out and perfectly executed!\n\nLooovve!! I'll be back in the fall when the leaves change colors. (:", "business_id": "Q3GGB4ZMajP-Qmtdr1cVZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qirGKETf8WHQJzRuhMvzmg", "review_id": "0_MAefOFC67bPxtDwxaMzw", "text": "Note - grounds only, didn't get to the conservatory.\n\nOf the various Civic Tourism opportunities around Madison, Olbrich takes the prize for best in show. Fantastic assortment of native flora, meticulously planned to keep something interesting to see year-round (except during the Wisconsin winter, I guess).  Beautiful arrangements, with adjoining themed areas: roses, herbs, even poisons! It also features, perhaps oddly,  the only Thai Sala in the continental US -- I think I first saw one in Hawaii -- and its fragile gold leaf has survived multiple midwestern winters surprisingly well. \n\nIt's all free, and while you can self-guide I cannot recommend the tours highly enough.  We chanced to arrive just before the last of the day, and our guide, Paul, was everything you want in a volunteer guide: highly knowledgeable and enthusiastic about all aspects of the garden and its history, our tour was ninety minutes that felt like twenty.", "business_id": "Q3GGB4ZMajP-Qmtdr1cVZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "2nP4V3CUSU4AylZt-nCE-g", "review_id": "pWu-IVPJxfw5sQyZgUSUaw", "text": "How do you give this place less than five stars? Olbrich is a free botanical garden! Sure, the growing season here is very limited (even Milwaukee and Chicago have longer seasons!), but that is no reason to detract a star from a place because of the weather! \n\nThis place is gorgeous and the flora/fauna you might be inclined to visit depends on the time of year...the Thai Pavilion is probably the exception as the gold leaf and smooth stones stand out at anytime of year. (Did you know there are no nails in the entire structure? I think that is so amazing!) \n\nThe Bolz Conservatory is also open year round. It includes tropical plants as well as many species of smaller creatures be them mammal, bird, or butterfly. While the Gardens in Chicago or Domes in Milwaukee might run you a pretty penny, the Conservatory costs only $2. The gigantic koi, the exotic trees, and not even to mention being the cheapest sauna in Wisconsin! This place is so worth it! I adore it and still pickup the 'kids-only' scavenger hunt.\n\nEverything about this place is delightful. Also, I have navigated this place, with the exception of the rock garden, with a wheelchair. So for those concerned about others who cannot walk far or without assistance, there are many benches and areas for a rest! Did I mention that it is free? (Although I always toss in something because I never want to see the day Olbrich Gardens closes its doors to the community due to lack of funds.)", "business_id": "Q3GGB4ZMajP-Qmtdr1cVZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AXz26iQxhQQF7FFCkDNJ6w", "review_id": "CUFfHL1kE3MPfMJveFo5Ow", "text": "Love this place", "business_id": "Q3GGB4ZMajP-Qmtdr1cVZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "8pZ9tV7DCF-vxKBh8C9bXQ", "review_id": "wTZOlXaJhivh3QDhsEQdxQ", "text": "Wonderful place to spend the afternoon - great place for kids to run around and enjoy the space.  I'm really not big on the educational component of the Gardens (I know, shame on me!) but I love the atmosphere and being around nature.  Great all year round...", "business_id": "Q3GGB4ZMajP-Qmtdr1cVZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iOucpEHVN5_zA6PxkRWfeg", "review_id": "CoF31Tj-xxB5_tpcgUpuXA", "text": "This is a really well done garden. Truly spectacular.", "business_id": "Q3GGB4ZMajP-Qmtdr1cVZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f1a9KwsObpE54Yp9A1fVoA", "review_id": "_mYeCQtt3wNww_UJmYTVXQ", "text": "Landmark Review:\nWhat a beautiful site. This was one of our pitstops on our whirlwind tour of the midwest and again amazing sites and pictures. The ones that stand out is the thai pavilion with the intricate artwork/gold embossed structure and the rose garden with fountains that are perfect for engagement pictures etc. This would be an awesome location to get married. Best of all completely free!\n\nHidden deals:\nFree attraction", "business_id": "Q3GGB4ZMajP-Qmtdr1cVZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T6cQL7i_xV-PepOfPQXeeg", "review_id": "EwmIcLPJNYKJJWGWA0jskA", "text": "Fantastic - so many things to see in the conservatory that you buy and eat without thinking about how they grow.  We went during November, but if I lived in Madison, I'd be here every week during the winter just to get a dose of the tropics.  Gorgeous grounds to stroll around, and a stunning array of plants.", "business_id": "Q3GGB4ZMajP-Qmtdr1cVZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A-ccUjBax3iyiBOykZFvTw", "review_id": "Dy9axiXvF_PSIHDblG3qWg", "text": "Awesome! We went a little too early to see many butterflies at their exhibit, but it was still great and the grounds are beautiful!", "business_id": "Q3GGB4ZMajP-Qmtdr1cVZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "lC0KGXmIhyjzghBUlVnkhQ", "review_id": "7FzDQnV4cv2IEFYKKjZ9Pw", "text": "Can I give them 5 stars because you can drink during Cocktails in the Conservatory? \nAnyone?\nAnyone?\nI'm doing it. \nDid it.", "business_id": "Q3GGB4ZMajP-Qmtdr1cVZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-ZSPer3Fb79GxWLUIq7Dfw", "review_id": "T5J2de3ai5IrdZqBFbixTA", "text": "Olbrich is a true gem in Madison. I looks like it belongs somewhere exotic and elite with a golden Thai temple (yes, REAL gold and REAL Thai) and a stunning rose garden. \n\nThe indoor botanical garden is stunning, and there is a fun self-guided scavenger hunt that is entertaining for kids and adults.\n\nThey have really great events and yoga in the park, which I have been to and love. This is my favorite place to take people from out of town that has nothing to do with food.", "business_id": "Q3GGB4ZMajP-Qmtdr1cVZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1DPy1-FSg9zJbUwarZkt_w", "review_id": "6T79MNdPqOB8M01JcNu2xg", "text": "This place is very nice.  I love taking the kids through the indoor gardens, its very fun for them and admission is very cheap.  It's a great place to go in winters when its so cold!  I wish they were open a bit later on some days, since I work until 6pm, but the staff are always friendly and helpful.", "business_id": "Q3GGB4ZMajP-Qmtdr1cVZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "eYP5TbubgSGE_KUWo3f-KA", "review_id": "KtoO0mJZMiA7HMokLTMHSw", "text": "I don't know the first thing about flowers, but this place was lovely. The warm humid atmosphere is a welcome respite from the frigid winter. I hear the outdoor gardens are great as well, but didn't get to explore those (again, frigid winter). Not a bad place for a family outing (our 3 yr old loved leading us around following his \"map\"). \n\nOh, And it's cheap.", "business_id": "Q3GGB4ZMajP-Qmtdr1cVZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t-CIsDr8WTHAYDJtYtbY1g", "review_id": "pxXASklhmM-X7icPeLb1jA", "text": "Beautiful, big, free to go in, calming, wonderful.  If I lived in Madison, I'd go sit and read by the serene pools throughout the summer.", "business_id": "Q3GGB4ZMajP-Qmtdr1cVZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iCRuPTTZmhPVe0I6Kmqefw", "review_id": "jh2mJEylaTpHlbIWAo8hEg", "text": "Lovely beautiful stunning gardens.  I am a fan of all things botanical, and have been wanting to visit this place for some time.  Doesn't disappoint, especially because it's free to walk the grounds.  Parking was easy, I did not mind paying to walk in the conservatory either.  The structure and layout of the grounds is quite magica.", "business_id": "Q3GGB4ZMajP-Qmtdr1cVZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hyAMhpe0hSdZIu88byeCLw", "review_id": "tDMu7BkUJhSEdHje2bduEA", "text": "If I could give them ten stars, I would. BEAUTIFUL. And, FREE!!! \nWhen I got there, the tram was waiting and available. I asked if I should take it, or walk.. The driver was super helpful-telling me it isn't a long walk, and pointing out things on the map I could see that the tram doesn't go to (some of the paths are more foot paths). \nThe gardens are all so pretty. Just wonderful and peaceful. The Thai garden, with the golden pavilion and fountains, was definitely my favorite. \nThere was also a mallard duck mama who was sitting on her nest in the rose garden. I was in heaven. \nI also paid the $2 fee to go to the conservatory, where I saw tiny baby quail! So cute! The tropical plants were beautiful. However, I only saw the butterflies recent hatched in the case-not one in the conservatory itself. \nTwo small drawbacks: maps cost $0.25. I am not complaining about the cost, per se. But I only had a $5, and they seemed annoyed by this. Also, none of the items in the gift shop had the Olbrich name on it. I collect Christmas ornaments from everywhere I go (just the city, not every single place), and I would have loved to have had something from there, since this was above and beyond my favorite place in Madison. They had some generic things, but like I said, I like a memento.", "business_id": "Q3GGB4ZMajP-Qmtdr1cVZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JUUbkAUk9_tR5jYtKcuo4A", "review_id": "zNcwshJSc5weszPkGMwDOg", "text": "Didn't see any roses in the \"rose garden\" and I counted only 5 butterflies in the \"butterfly house\" -- even the feeding trays were completely empty.  Definitely not 1-star, but also not quite up to \"ok\" -- 2 stars.", "business_id": "Q3GGB4ZMajP-Qmtdr1cVZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oqbYxSeN-bbpjWLg3IOwHg", "review_id": "UXvOwd9x_1GkXGxPGnMzwA", "text": "Being from the Chicago area, I am a member of the of the Chicago Botanic Garden [third year] and very much enjoy gardens and plant life ESPECIALLY when I don't have to do any maintenance myself. \nThat said, when I saw my opportunity to visit the Olbrich Botanical Garden when passing through the Madison area, I needed to make a stop and take full advantage of the adventure. I've really only been to two official botanic gardens (mostly CBG) however I'm glad Olbrich was another to add to my list. \n\nIt was absolutely pouring down rain when we arrived, which was actually ok because the doors hadn't opened yet, and it also gave us an opportunity to have the gardens to ourselves once we were let in. We checked in with the ladies at the front desk and they happily pointed us to the garden areas and told us about the park; they also lent us an umbrella which was nice customer service. \nWe had a plan to do a loop and visit the famous Thai garden (awesome) and our idea paid off greatly. With the rain ever-present we had our own rainforest jungle to enjoy to ourselves, which made for a very peaceful experience. We passed back around to the rose garden and detoured around the flooded pathways, so I'm not entirely sure which gardens we passed through.\n\nAfter getting soaked (I'm glad I had my waterproof kayaking shoes in the car) we walked through the indoor garden, which was free because I had my membership card for the CBG, otherwise it would have been $2. Even if I had to pay I would have been satisfied, it was pretty cool. They had a variety of trees, fish, painted pheasants, a waterfall, and other hidden gems I wont spoil. \n\nAlthough we didn't make a purchase, their gift shop area was pretty nice for its size. If we had more time and nicer weather, I wouldn't hesitate to make this garden a destination for a bit. It's so close to Chicago so I can't see why that would be a difficult task to accomplish. \nI'll be back for sure; but next time I'll bring the sunshine.", "business_id": "Q3GGB4ZMajP-Qmtdr1cVZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lJnv4JUdz1plI-g2S4M6Ng", "review_id": "yyouC2UmAC2J_10ZB6frKQ", "text": "Free and much larger than I expected, this botanical garden was a pleasant surprise.  There are a few corners that are particularly nice, like the Rose Tower and Temple. Meander throughout and try to get lost. Sit a spell on a bench and enjoy the scenery.", "business_id": "Q3GGB4ZMajP-Qmtdr1cVZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tbUrDHtfFd1aepuIK9Qapg", "review_id": "TrVuKCbkfdo9g7TpOIJIXw", "text": "Amazing!  I can't believe all these types of plants shrubs and herbs grow in Wisconsin soil!  Such a beautifully kept grounds. They have a tram going around the 16-acres, but that's really for the elderly so we didn't take it.  Then when it rolled by us we saw no elderly people on it at all.  It was a nice day out so we enjoyed walking the grounds.  Best was the Thai garden as it felt so calm and relaxing, not to mention the beautiful pavilion.  Just a note to people, you really shouldn't be touching things in a botanical garden.  My partner didn't know that was implied, so just for future visitors to be aware and please inform your party.", "business_id": "Q3GGB4ZMajP-Qmtdr1cVZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QBKzfolWUTa0Ka9ujSm4gw", "review_id": "H0i7A4x_e2T66TBBMdJ9Vg", "text": "What a bonus Ohlbrich is... free and beautiful. Watch tha flowers bloom in the spring, in summer see the birds swooping in the twilight, in fall the colors are amazing and in winter the sun dazzles with the frosty foliage. \nHey, take your kids for a walk, steal a kiss from your lover, or bring a book and relax. This city treasure is in walking distance for me and is easily accessible by bus and bike (right on the bike path). Go, you won't be sorry.", "business_id": "Q3GGB4ZMajP-Qmtdr1cVZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_ohPF8fo5ifWiMOrEPrC8Q", "review_id": "YYuPui5iBxwapxcd40VlwA", "text": "I am not sure how fair this review is because my experience was a unique one.  We chose this place to host our office Holiday party.  Though I had not been here before, after hearing the different prices of a few of the other places that we were considering, Olbrich stood out because it was one of the best priced places for our budget. \n\nOn the visit before the event to meet and discuss the table layout I was impressed by how friendly the staff was.  My idea of the staff did not change on the day of the actual event, in fact I found the stuff to be even friendlier than before!  Even better was that they allowed our office to walk around the Conservatory; this was an added bonus and something that many people took part in.  They were also very accommodating and even made suggestions in regard to caterers. \n\nI would highly recommend this place.  It's not the fanciest place but after our caterers got some table cloths and napkins on the table along with our center pieces this place really shined.  I look forward to stopping by during the day to experience all that this gem has to offer.", "business_id": "Q3GGB4ZMajP-Qmtdr1cVZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9SL0fn6B3CqczK11vghfrA", "review_id": "6pW-NsV3_o7cQNQTIRkI8w", "text": "So, I know it's crazy that I'm giving this place one star but hear me out. I recently had my engagement pictures here. I was so so excited, bc I come here every year and I thought it was going to be an amazing experience. I have never been more wrong. I paid the $31 fee to have my pictures professionally done there, not a big deal bc I loved this place and it was worth that to me. I then found out we only had an hour to take them.  Ok still, we can hurry. As soon as we walked into the building, we were bombarded by the woman who runs the place(I assume), asking what we were doing, did we have a permit, and what not. We told her yes we paid, and we were waiting for our  photographer. She then asked me if I had any clothing changes planned, and I said yes, just one. Her answer astounded me. \"We don't allow people to change in our bathrooms, so you need to find someplace else, like your car\". Ummmm, it was a Saturday at 3pm and almost 80 degrees outside, how can you tell me I need to change in my car??  I was floored, speechless. She then goes \"it's in the contract\" bc she must have seen our jaws on the floor. How can you ask that of someone?!?  I work in customer service, and the way were treated that day was awful. Thank god a friend of mine who works with a limo service was there that day and I changed in the limo. My fianc\u00e9 did not bc he did not feel comfortable. When we came in, she followed us and goes \"10 minutes left\". Um again, what?!  I would assume she's walked the grounds before, and it takes a while to get around, especially in heels.  We ended up going 10 minutes over.. Oops. And my photographer stayed to take pics with my ring. Apparently the woman tracked her down and said she needed to leave. I was so excited to take my engagement pics there, considering they will be the only ones I take, and this lady ruined it. I've never been treated so terribly. Especially in a public place like that. Part of me really never wants to go back there ever again. She needs a crash course on customer service. Bc she has zero. I would be fired and lose a lot of money if I treated people the way she does.", "business_id": "Q3GGB4ZMajP-Qmtdr1cVZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xv6zplylmpMYrPmbD59s9w", "review_id": "wMkusY8x-PrvX_aTVDaKqQ", "text": "I love this place! I cannot believe it took me nearly five years to finally visit after moving to Wisconsin. This is a wonderful place! I love that it's free. I went because I wanted to seethe Thai Pavilion, while it was my favorite thing there, the rest of the gardens were very impressive. I would highly recommend it.", "business_id": "Q3GGB4ZMajP-Qmtdr1cVZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w6LOGB7zYHd_4fZcy_zyrA", "review_id": "QEkNWVTu6p35DQkNPRRzxw", "text": "When I think of what I would like to see in the garden of our home, I really do look to what I saw at Olbrich. I fell in love with the trellis that had criss cross working, so unconventional. I loved the Thai sala- the only one in North America and the only one outside of Thailand to be surrounded by a tropical garden. That's worth boasting about. I'm so glad we made a stop here. It was relaxing. The people of Madison are so lucky- Olbrich has yoga and tai chi there each month as well!", "business_id": "Q3GGB4ZMajP-Qmtdr1cVZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Tj49DFH4BSTgEfWLFP0evQ", "review_id": "nMwlRw2n-hcXdZ23uWv5JQ", "text": "This has been my favorite location to get pizza in Madison since I was a child. It used to be such a treat to get those pizza twins and argue over the toppings with my sister and I always remember being thankful when i had it. Not much has changed since, other than the fact that I can afford it eat it when I want now! I probably order from there 5 to 7 times a month on average and I can't forget their slices which they have available from (11 to 2). I'm a fan of the inferno wings, hell all of the chicken there is above satisfactory in my estimation. The Zesty Djion BBQ sauce is one of a kind and I've never seen it replicated in any other restaurant. It's perfect for the crust  and chicken alike. I'll admit at times it's greasier than I like but overall it's one of my favorite pizzas in the city from the cheese to the sauce.", "business_id": "xMyTUliefguc3bfetGebJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LL8Kl4wfe1NsmY_X7anqDA", "review_id": "wagYUt17wIUFTCWix_Y-7w", "text": "Just can't get decent pizza in Wisconsin... sorry... but someone needs to head down to Chicago and learn how to make a pizza.\n\nThis place piles sauce and toppings on a crust that can't support it.  you end up with a slide off mess.  Flimsy crap.", "business_id": "xMyTUliefguc3bfetGebJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HAPeOwz8g3D8LNwPDf0aVA", "review_id": "_O9Dy64TbJq7SNN7Zuu2Ow", "text": "Grease running down my hand. That's a first. Maybe that's appealing to some people, but definitely not me.\n\nSorry, Pizza Pit staff. \n\n[Cue the Tim & Eric \"Ya blew it!\" .gif.]", "business_id": "xMyTUliefguc3bfetGebJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CRyOc3Njbf0jtRptTs5s2w", "review_id": "H_RVH9GlgDgoFJaZbQNZ8w", "text": "The pizza here is OK, the staff here is friendly, and they have good daily deals.", "business_id": "xMyTUliefguc3bfetGebJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6kp815UUjK--ukUjmDlSCQ", "review_id": "-OMTCzqQSWbZffxxEaW96A", "text": "The lunch buffet from 11:30 to 3pm is crazy delicious!  Weekend buffet is 10 dollars a person.  Try a little bit of this and that, take what you want, leave what you don't.  Great food, good service.  I recently went to their Odana Rd location on the West side for dinner and the food was still very, very good, but the price was nuts!  So stick with the lunch buffet and you will have happy belly and happy wallet.", "business_id": "jqo3Ljexof9sA8PhSTwEjA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eZGHG02ecvRzl4MX6j9Oxw", "review_id": "HOocpTffT1aSxsdikB_PUg", "text": "One of a select few good places to eat on the far East side of town.  I mean come on, between a bunch of chain restaurants flanking the mall and Maharaja, there's no comparison.  Love lunch buffet, and you can in fact grab a solid dinner as well.  Perfect dinner for two: samosas, ginger naan, bainghan bartha (mashed grilled eggplant mmm), and mango chicken curry.  The service is very courteous for dinner, they drop your napkin in your lap and you get a hot steaming towel after your meal!  Extra points for the extremely bass-heavy hip hop gospel music coming through the wall from Now Faith Ministries next door.  They have one helluva sound system.  If that's not your sort of thing, then avoid typical church hours. ;)", "business_id": "jqo3Ljexof9sA8PhSTwEjA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mzYi5SP41cOglWcSCQAPjA", "review_id": "DWZkOR8LS9s3olAmJoKwNg", "text": "Excellent lunch buffet, quick service.", "business_id": "jqo3Ljexof9sA8PhSTwEjA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dRko0-SaRcSaP5gR-5uxuA", "review_id": "S8LRpSs-zCOMS-MrewtV6Q", "text": "Love this place. Their lunch buffet is great. So is their dinner menu. My partner and I went there for dinner on New Years Eve and for Valentines Day, we had so much fun. It is a relaxed atmosphere and they have great food. I recommend the Tikki Masala.", "business_id": "jqo3Ljexof9sA8PhSTwEjA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5Oz8BZbvdhkUmKXIS4sMNQ", "review_id": "aHvoEPM6COgQhU7Ot-oSgA", "text": "Tired of \"phone-it-in\" lunch buffets, with the same 6 dishes day after day?  Then Maharaja might get you out of your funk.  I've been to their lunch buffet about 5 times, and EVERY time there is a new dish or two that I've never seen before.\n\nGreat price on the lunch.  Wonderful dessert selection.  Good variety between meaty and veggie dishes.  Love the goat curry.  If you like Indian food at all, you can't go wrong with a lunch at Maharaja.\n\n(And for facebookers... No, I did NOT eat 4 times tonight.  Just catching up on some restaurants that deserve a good review.)", "business_id": "jqo3Ljexof9sA8PhSTwEjA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RxD8XEw5do9-2ue0NBi9vw", "review_id": "ZfS7jvUHXG1geNtW4FIB6Q", "text": "The buffet is ok, but I came back for dinner and the specific items are very good. I had a vegetable korma and a chickpea curry. Samosas were super. Chutney could have been a bit spicyer, but hotness on the food at medium was quite good. Go here for dinner. Yum. \n\nThey had as special, 2 entrees, nan, rice and popadom for $20.", "business_id": "jqo3Ljexof9sA8PhSTwEjA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "QCg5CRze-wwMO5HerI9dYg", "review_id": "8kg-g4y9y_DAwyCp0Kr9QQ", "text": "I have drove past this place a thousand times, and never realized it was even here.  I didn't discover my deep and passionate love of Nepalese food until moving up to the Twin Cities, but over break my dearest mother suggested we go to the Maharaja on the east side.\n\n\"On the east side?\" I scoffed, foolishly.  \"There is nothing but chain food and malls on the east side!\"  I know this statement fairly well, as we grew up 20 minutes east of the east side of Madison, making a trip downtown quite a hike.\n\nBut she assured me that it was in fact  on the east side.  And not on the east side like....Ella's Deli is on the east side.  This thing is on the East Side as in East Towne Mall is on the East Side.\n\nSo, reluctantly, I went in.  AND WAS GREETED WITH AWESOME.  This buffet was amazing.  They had a coconut soup which was great, all of the chicken dishes were great, they had a wide variety of veg dishes...I was so stunned and amazed.  Even though I didn't partake, they served strawberry lassi...mmm!  Finished off with some mango ice cream, I couldn't have been more impressed.\n\nWhenever I visit home, I always drag my family along to Maharaja.  Delicious, and a good price.  All the staff are very friendly too!!", "business_id": "jqo3Ljexof9sA8PhSTwEjA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "WY8HpnccFSkrKJE10wKQ-g", "review_id": "ajPXdyltoNHlHnrz6h4cTw", "text": "This is it - the cream of the crop.  \n\nI've lived in the Madison area for the past two years, have visited many of the local Indian buffets, and have found none that equal the Maharaja standard.   Buffet dishes change on a daily basis, but you can always count on their show-stopping chicken tikka masala to be in the mix.  In addition to the standard meat curries and tandoori chicken, they always offer multiple vegetarian dishes and an array of appetizers.  \n\nRecommendations:  coconut soup, vegetable korma, malai kofta, baingan bhartha, chicken tikka masala, mango ice cream\n\nThe staff is wonderful and always keeps plates of naan a plenty :)\n\nMaharaja is by far one of Madison's best restaurants.  And, you can't beat their lunch buffet deal (under $10).   But diners beware, it is incredibly easy to overeat at this place...forcing one into an almost immediate food coma upon settling the check.", "business_id": "jqo3Ljexof9sA8PhSTwEjA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zEHcZ7V911uwOD2IzieiQg", "review_id": "lrVTMw7KkuajKw5KtukJ1g", "text": "This place had its awards placed up near the entrance, so they can say they're awesome. But, these awards are outdated. Remember one that was dated back in 2008. No 2010 yet. ha.\n\nHad the Tandoori chicken and the Lamb curry. The lamb curry was awesome, although not enough lamb chunks.  The tandoori was excellent and spicy.  Had a side order of naan too. Delicious! But expect to pay a good amount. Its quite good and the awards don't lie.", "business_id": "jqo3Ljexof9sA8PhSTwEjA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nOa46hNJPUkp-33br-7hMg", "review_id": "f4oH75H3hs6XgH0aneVfqA", "text": "The staff here make the experience. Since I am not a fan of buffets, I can only tell you about the meals here. DELICIOUS. I don't eat meat, my boyfriend almost only eats meat, we both found things we loved. it was the best! We liked to eat here once a week since it was so amazing.", "business_id": "jqo3Ljexof9sA8PhSTwEjA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HtxNcRQr28JTzXPOf7X_fA", "review_id": "vHKLbvcwZYRZpd7ZT4ZU-w", "text": "I'm not usually a fan of buffets, but Maharajah's lunch buffet was quite enjoyable. I tried small amounts of a variety of dishes and sauces and all were tasty. Their stuffed eggplant special and goat curry were super. The food seemed to be recently made as it was not dried out or overcooked.", "business_id": "jqo3Ljexof9sA8PhSTwEjA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cLi_GrU-Nq0hmUcICMWCBg", "review_id": "C0f70kicOU_HUOR9sRWPgQ", "text": "Sorry I am indian and as a indian this place blows .. Their aloo parathas are a cop out the just use samosa filling for the stuffing ...  The spicy pickles are from a can, also their vegetable curry is made with frozen vegetables not fresh ... Also I know its not a authentic place when the serve beef...  No authentic place will ever serve beef, they will serve goat, lamb, chicken and every animal except beef... what else, oh yea two of the servers started chewing each other out in the back of the room where EVERYONE could here.... Also they should invest in making \"chaat\" food - street food of india .. they had none of that one the menu!  I will give it 1 star because the garlic naan was good.. Also our waiter was really nice it was some guy who moved here from SD... Save your indian food craving and head down to Chicago", "business_id": "jqo3Ljexof9sA8PhSTwEjA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AXz26iQxhQQF7FFCkDNJ6w", "review_id": "bmZFqnODG63H-H-pvkT93g", "text": "I am not sure what I like for Indian food but this was damn good.", "business_id": "jqo3Ljexof9sA8PhSTwEjA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Dzc2m6O4vaXCF4ztKPjTcQ", "review_id": "bDTn97mR2WnsGIgxwzGRjg", "text": "Pretty good lunch buffet, theres alot of vegetarian choices if you stick to a certain kind of diet like myself.  I eat only Halal meat.  I haven't asked if any of the meat on buffet was halal only because I don't want to make a fuss.  I will however call ahead and see if they are serving any Halal meat before I decide to dine for dinner.  Sometimes they have Chicken and Goat but sometimes only goat.  \n\nAs far as authenticity goes, I can't personally say because I am not south asian.  That being said, a friend of mine who is complains alot that there is no authentic south asian restaurants in Madison.  This how ever does not take away from the tastiness that I have experienced at Maharaja.  \n\nThey have satisfying dishes that come in satisfying portions.  If you dare to go to the spicy side of the spectrum they are constantly filling your water, which is awesome.  You don't want to be left without water when the burn becomes too much.  You can ask for not so spicy though ;)\n\nThe only not so great thing I've ever had here was the Cheese pakora, they kind of seemed like they were pre made (as in frozen) and not fresh. That was the only thing, ever, in all the times I've been to Maharaja.  \n\nBoth east and west locations have awesome service and tasty main dishes.", "business_id": "jqo3Ljexof9sA8PhSTwEjA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "A0Qfr98pLOSlnpUDnVfTJg", "review_id": "EGLgv07ZJrYBbK045vtrUA", "text": "You'll be treated like royalty at the Maharaja. \n\nI first came upon this place by chance. I was in town for work and noticed that there was an Indian restaurant nearby. After reading the great reviews on Yelp, I knew I had to try it for myself.\n\nI ordered the Chicken TIkka Masala along with Naan bread and a cup of chai. I ordered the food to be Indian hot. The waiter replied, \"I like your confidence!\" It was very tasty and hot just as I like it. \n\nThe restaurant was well kept, the staff treat the guests as royalty so the service is wonderful, and the prices are decent for what you're getting.  \n\nDon't forget to stop by the Indian grocery that is located next door to this location! It has a large selection of items so that you can make your own Indian dinner at home. \nWill I be back the next time I'm in town?\nAbsolutely.", "business_id": "jqo3Ljexof9sA8PhSTwEjA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MHS-pQ5QxKI5N5_Z54zvhw", "review_id": "xeiLzSzdZMx4n83VVDDXKA", "text": "We did takeout and we ended up with large portions of excellent chicken tikka masala, garlic naan and veggie pakora and they gave us free chai for the road!", "business_id": "jqo3Ljexof9sA8PhSTwEjA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SpYUyshW8GFa-9KsNkPFHA", "review_id": "8P4u1zox_ftMdacvocefcw", "text": "I have a new found love for Indian food and when I found myself in Madison I had to check this place out. It was most excellently delicious! The staff was very nice and the price for 3 people including 4 drinks and an appetizer was about $75. If you ever find yourself on the East side of Madison, you should really check this place out.", "business_id": "jqo3Ljexof9sA8PhSTwEjA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h4fjgz-44HFE_kGy6p8P-w", "review_id": "hQ6ZsG4gb2buB8Nn_tdm6w", "text": "The food here is good. My husband and I are new to Indian food, so I can't speak to its authenticity or how good it is in comparison to other Indian food, but overall we really liked the food here. The chicken tikka masala was particularly delicious, though there were lots of very good options at the buffet. The naan was also good (and needed to cool the mouth every so often).\n\nThe service was okay! Nothing good or bad to say there. The inside was really not all that awesome. That was the major part that brought down the experience for us; it looked like it could do with a face-lift.", "business_id": "jqo3Ljexof9sA8PhSTwEjA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pSjrigycd4f0eEeUPDWdtA", "review_id": "89xc4r-3NOQ4WJxbIWFgjg", "text": "The decor was ok. Nothing special but there were some odd mylar stars and hot air balloons hanging from the ceiling\n\nCame in for dinner and there are two other tables at 8:00 on a Thursday night.  I wonder if people go to bed early around this neighborhood or if this place just isn't that popular.\n\nCoconut soup was weird .  A mix of hot coconut milk that's been watered down and then laden with sweetened baking coconut from a bag.  This was definitely not fresh coconut in any way and I found this soup to be disapointing.   \n\nLamb Saag was about as much lamb as you might expect for a dish costing 12.95. It's uniform liquidey sludge was a little too reminiscent of diarrhea for me and I lost a little of my appetite, though the lamb was tender and cooked well.  The overall dish was very very salty with no special taste.  Just a little spicy, a little Indian, and a little lamb.  They are probably using curry paste from a jar, or there is just not a very imaginative cook in the kitchen because the whole dish was lacking in flavor (besides salt).  A whole cardamom pod was left hidden in the diarrhea sludge, which led to an unpleasant burst of cardamom in one bite.\n\nRice had clearly been sitting around for awhile and was very dry throughout with crunchy bits and very chewy bits.  I just don't see how this is acceptable to serve someone in a restaurant.  Rice is one of the cheapest ingredients out there.  If the rice has been sitting for too long, throw it out and make more.  \n\nI tried the saag with the rice and the oily mess of lamb Saag rehydrated the rice somewhat, and the rice's absorption of the Saag took away some of its saltiness.\n\nThree sauces or chutneys that came with the papadom were not very good at all. \n\nHad to ask to have my water glass filled every single time I finished it. (this is a major pet peeve)", "business_id": "jqo3Ljexof9sA8PhSTwEjA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AlkwJyam3fAQ-xRkbQdT4w", "review_id": "FS_QaORswyE5tlztHnjmsQ", "text": "Excellent, excellent! Very impressed with their assorted curry dishes. Highly recommend. Don't expect fancy atmosphere. The staff moves at their own pace but that doesn't matter when the food is soooo good.", "business_id": "jqo3Ljexof9sA8PhSTwEjA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "nhejixbS_FRfRPt6yxBQTQ", "review_id": "EaP302SRz7yANCj_pcKI4A", "text": "We went for the buffet on a Sunday morning, and are so glad we decided to give it a try!  My husband's favorite is Chicken Tikka Massala - which they had on the buffet.  I'm pretty new to Indian food, but there were so many options and so many things I liked!  \n\nThe service was amazing!  Our water glasses were constantly full, which is good considering some of the food is really spicy!  We're not from that area, but if we were in the neighborhood, I would consider going there again!", "business_id": "jqo3Ljexof9sA8PhSTwEjA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "C541OP_FLjHBw_VKzcTNQg", "review_id": "rrWTICY8dkJbsJOazhn2fw", "text": "What a great find! As several others have pointed out, the decor is nothing to write home about - nor even to dwell on it in a Yelp review, but It has always been my contention that if you offer great food at a fair price and are not offering a dining experience, then restaurant cleanliness and an attentive wait staff is a better investment than wood carvings and mood lighting.\n\nWe came for lunch and it turned out they had a fantastic buffet! Everything from tandoori chicken to palak aloo. Every dish was so flavorful and authentic. Having spent two years overseas where I associated with several Indians, I know they would have been suitably impressed. The waiter brought naan to the table and was there when our water glasses emptied. He didn't hover but he was attentive.\n\nMy lunch partner and I got a kick out of the sign that politely let buffet eaters know we were welcome to the food but would be charged for waste. It should go without saying, but I have been to several all-you-can-eat buffets and have witnessed first hand the amount of leftover food that has to be thrown away because people take too much. Personally I think part of the blame should be placed on the cooks/managers for not putting out a better product, but certainly the customer is largely to blame. Hence, a sign that clearly articulates the Maharaja's expectation of its customers is a good thing. Let's face it, if the food was bad, the customer would be screaming...\n\nBottom line, Eat here if you love Indian food.", "business_id": "jqo3Ljexof9sA8PhSTwEjA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AtEx74m2W-rrgA4AMMSfpw", "review_id": "6I8lvFKy3xRSM5nrJ_O0hQ", "text": "At tha advice of the reviews on yelp, my family decided to try out this restaurant. Excellent food at decent prices.  If you like Indian food, I would highly recommend that you eat here.", "business_id": "jqo3Ljexof9sA8PhSTwEjA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jX3ot_N3XZBir46DHrswCg", "review_id": "lQE-CRIo39b8L9GIDsoMGw", "text": "I was in town on business and had a free night so I decided to give Maharaja a try. I had the Mulligatawny Soup, Garlic Naan, and the Tandoori Chicken.  The food was really good (awesome Naan!) and the portions were quite large.  The chicken was out-of-this-world and I could not finish it all. \n\nThe only negative was the service. I dined on a Tuesday evening at 6:30ish. It took a long time for my waiter to take my order. Though the place seemed relatively full. There were only two waitstaff.  When i arrived, there seemed to be several employees outside smoking. Also, My waiter was not of Indian descent, which is perfectly fine, but he did not speak English, thus my questions about the menu and what he recommended went unanswered. It also took a long time for my food to arrive. From the time I sat down to the time my food arrived was almost an hour. \n\nAll-in-all, I would go back again because the food was very good. I would have given 4 stars, save for the awful customer service.", "business_id": "jqo3Ljexof9sA8PhSTwEjA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7rExeUPqtOEcpKuyokb6Eg", "review_id": "49VU8guZQH3pLVOqb9l2bg", "text": "I went here at the suggestion of several people who told me how great the food was. I admit my experience with Indian cuisine is limited, but for the most part pleasant, so I thought it was worth a try. \n\nThe food was outstanding! I ordered Aloo Ghobi. Really flavorful and spicy. I don't know if this is commonplace everywhere, but since I moved up from Texas it's been really difficult to order a dish and be satisfied with the level of heat. Here they asked if I preferred mild or hot, when I said hot, they asked how hot, I said very and they definitely delivered. My husband ordered the tandoori chicken which is a very generaously sized portion. It comes out on what looks like a small griddle, steaming, with peppers and lemon slices. They also brought out a big bowl of white rice along with some Naan bread that we asked for. All in all, it was a very satisfying experience and we will definitely be going back!\n\nService can be a little slow, but the staff are very attentive and helpful. They're also really good at refilling drinks, I know it seemed like our server kept refilling my glass every time I took a sip.", "business_id": "jqo3Ljexof9sA8PhSTwEjA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LnAxeGjNEyGLDEjkOgeSMQ", "review_id": "GsD01wp8N_Aw3RNJExaTtA", "text": "I can't say enough good things about this place!  My husband, son and I go there at least once a month and it is always delicious and they take such good care of you!  Some restaurants look at you when you walk in with a little one and grimace they are always joking with our son and making him, and us, feel very comfortable!  The food is SOOO good - not a bad thing on the menu!  If you're looking for a great Indian meal in a great atmosphere with fantastic staff this is the place!", "business_id": "jqo3Ljexof9sA8PhSTwEjA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Sjz8AK54jEh9McFTW9erEw", "review_id": "JsuhgbXKUEYF7ng6fg8Yjw", "text": "Our family went to celebrate a birthday with an Indian dinner - there were 6 of us in our happy group.  We have been going to the Maharaja for years, to enjoy the lunch buffets, Valentines Day, birthdays etc.  Tonight the food was good, but the service was an issue.\n\nTo start, we could see that the staff had changed.  The service took a long time, even though there were only 5 tables with customers and six wait staff.  The server did not understand English well enough to properly place the order, so there was extra wine for one person.  Also, the glassware and flatware were spotted, with some that needed to be sent back.\n\nThe service had really changed for the worse.  The server would clear one dirty plate, then wander off, return five minutes later to get another and so on.  The Manager or owner really needs to train the staff.  They were all working, but seemed unclear as to who was responsible for what duties.\n\nWe also ordered ice cream and a special birthday dessert, while very tasty - the service was vey slow, at least 10 minutes from the time the ice cream was ordered to served.\n\nWhat really put us over the top was when they refused to accept their own $50 Gift Certificate that they sold to me in June towards the $160 bill (not including tip).  It had only been approximately 6 weeks. Apparently, this location has been sold.  The old owners still own the location on Odana Rd (same name), but not this one.  Therefore, they would not accept their own gift certificate and told us, we could use it at Odana Rd.  \nInterestingly, they still kept the Best of Madison sign on the door for the old ownership,  they will need to take this down.    Again, we were surprised at the business decision about their own gift certificate.", "business_id": "jqo3Ljexof9sA8PhSTwEjA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wjY2kntD9UHozywG0JWDsA", "review_id": "9YiE2aRlXkhYjDXbzC5lKA", "text": "Authentic Indian in Madison, Wisconsin.  Score!", "business_id": "jqo3Ljexof9sA8PhSTwEjA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1Uhy0IGBZ0fzLpXD7VEpbQ", "review_id": "bHJH9hB0onL5mtH5HTeepQ", "text": "The neighborhood felt a little sketchy, and as a solo diner, my service wasn't very good.  Food was OK though.", "business_id": "jqo3Ljexof9sA8PhSTwEjA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sd4kstHD9zl4UIG47mSUCw", "review_id": "fZmFw1Et-hZXzh2kCajWEA", "text": "My husband and I came today with a group of 14 people for their Sunday lunch buffet and I have to say, for the price, excellent service and quality of food, I really recommend this place!  I called ahead and they allowed our group to have a semi-private room away from the restaurant but close to the buffet.  The buffet had all the dishes you would hope for and some unexpected ones as well!  I really enjoyed the chicken tikka, chana masala, samosa and more common dishes...but they also had a goat dish, fish, several biryanis, really nice chutneys, etc.  \n\nMy only complaint  about this place was that the naan wasn't in a basket with a napkin to keep it warm...it was just plopped on a plate and got cold quickly.  The naan was great and deserves to be kept warm!  The dessert section of the buffet had a ton of variety but the mango ice cream was superb.  Apparently, when you order a meal during the week (even take away!), everyone gets a mango ice cream as well.  The food was excellent but the mango ice cream will bring me back!", "business_id": "jqo3Ljexof9sA8PhSTwEjA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yds3XjCZOV9Ki1P9Fjug2A", "review_id": "zYrMbXcRRV529ynPwXUZhw", "text": "Friday = Great Fish Fry.  All you can eat ocean perch.  Big bowls of slaw, tartar sauce, and lemon chunks on the table.  Dignified and refined, I wouldn't eat perch anywhere else in Madison.", "business_id": "68JsiWNLKs8NDCrBCxIWMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1-bhSFWLp2eI1Bj8ZlG4HQ", "review_id": "53u1gLLPunTVAcwX87SKOA", "text": "Old-timey fern bar with a fish fry like you used to enjoy with Grandma.  Like the other reviewers, I order the ocean perch which comes family style with crinkle-cut fries!    This place is so good I make the destination of my twice-yearly meat craving!  (That's right - I consider fish meat.)  Don't sweat the wait you are likely to encounter (even if you and Gram get there at 4:30).  The bartenders make a delightful spicy Bloody Mary, which helps add to the overall feeling that have I reached retirement age.", "business_id": "68JsiWNLKs8NDCrBCxIWMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GFnPopSeuEhPquJWiXzspg", "review_id": "Kxo6al9bY18t3nUIRh88gQ", "text": "Here's a place with a lot of potential, the bar area is dark and old boys club in feel, with a large oval bar.  The drinks were \"healthy\" and reasonably priced.  Its definately an older supperclubby feel, but in a warm, comfortable, cardigan sweater on a cold winter day sort of way.  The big downfall here was the food.  I had heard good things and maybe I just was there on an off day, but my meal was a filet with breaded shrimp and stuffed potato and none of it lived up to expectations.  The steak was so raw I could only eat the edges, the breaded shrimp were more bread than shrimp and the potato reminded me of a christmas bunt cake and not in a good way.  Ill give them another chance because we were with a big group and even the best restaurants have off days, but at our table we all had similar thoughts on the food.    And to be fair I didnt ask for any adjustments, the management seemed very accomodating to guests in the bar and dining areas.", "business_id": "68JsiWNLKs8NDCrBCxIWMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CgpmyGhK8fendPnh8PgO0w", "review_id": "ByXZczpAmI6-xXAkhb_ueg", "text": "As a Wisconsin native, Friday fish fries have always been a big part of my life. When living in Madison years ago, we used to hit all the great fish fries on the lakes around town. And while spending 10 years in Hayward, we used to live for Fridays at Lost Land Lake Lodge and later The Waterfront. Living in Utah for over 20 years, my opportunities are few and far between. So I was excited to have a free Friday in Madison to try the very best. Reading online reviews, going off my past knowledge and talking to friends, I made the tough call between the Avenue Bar (one of my favorite lunch spots) and the Esquire Club. We chose the Esquire.\n\nI hadn't been in the club in probably 30-35 years. Overall, it was a good experience. But it wasn't close to the level to which I'm accustomed to in Hayward on our three or four trips out there a year. We had a great time and I highly recommend it, but we would make another choice next time.\n\nThe bar at Kavanaugh's Esquire Club is great - a full horseshoe with plenty of seating. We arrived around 5:30 p.m. on a Friday in Lent. It was packed already, as was every spot in the parking lot. We put our name in and were told it would be 20 minutes for our party of two. We were seated in just ten.\n\nOne of the challenges with the Esquire is it just doesn't have a lot of natural atmosphere. The main room with the bar is fabulous. But the other dining rooms are really plain with not a single thing on the wall. The table settings are nice. And outside, it's a totally blah building. Out the back door to the parking lot was an attractive collection of a few hundred cigarette butts sitting on the sidewalk and snowbank.\n\nThe tables are pre-set with great, fresh rye bread and fabulous cole slaw. And we had quick attention from our waitress. The host gave us menus - actually three stapled, photocopied sheets - pretty tacky (I noticed others did get regular menus). It's a full supper club menu with multiple choices for fish fry. We opted for the $9.95 all-you-can-eat ocean perch. What was notable to me as that the current Web page for Esquire lists the price at $8.95. Not good. Cod was also available at a slightly higher price.\n\nThe bread and slaw kept us entertained and both were world class. A heaping plate of fish and crinkle fries arrived in good time (beating the Coke our grandson ordered 15 minutes earlier). We had to ask for lemons.\n\nThe fish was very good - I love perch. But as good as it was, it simply wasn't at the presentation and taste level of what we traditionally get at The Waterfront in Hayward, for example. It was a simple cornbread-type breading that was good, but somewhat uninteresting - not the flamboyant texture of the beer battered fish we have grown to expect.\n\nNonetheless, we polished off the fish, got a few more fries and a chocolate mousse desert. The bill for two with a few beers and desert was just under $40.\n\nLater that night, we also hit the Beachhouse in McFarland, another popular local spot. My wife had dinner there with a friend. This is an awesome place with a ton of atmosphere and great fish.\n\nEsquire Club Summary (five point scale)\nExterior: 2 - Pretty plain building; cigarette butts not pretty\nInterior atmosphere: 3 - Main bar room is great\nFood: 4 - Good was great, not overally thrilled with fish batter\nService: 3 - Generally good, but shouldn't have to wait for main course to get a Coke\nValue: 5 - $9.95 for an all-you-can-eat fish fry at this level is outstanding", "business_id": "68JsiWNLKs8NDCrBCxIWMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "L6vnQoFHlkzrCT3qucjdRg", "text": "Determined to find the best darned fish fry in Madison, our \"Friday Night Fish Fry Fanatics\" decided to try the Esquire Club on Sherman. \n\nWe grabbed a seat at the large, oval, darkwooded bar, and ordered a couple of Spotted Cows. We were told it would be about 20 minutes to seat our small group, and that was just fine. The bar was cozy, the beers fresh, and the service attentive, friendly, and helpful.\n\nSoon enough, our name was called and we were seated in one of the \"auxillary\" dining areas. Clearly an add-on, not a single decoration, but definitely welcomed; the place was packed and we were seated quickly, so it's all good by me.\n\nOur waitress took our orders and brought us a round of Whiskey Old Fashioned Sours. We gnoshed on the deliciously fresh rye bread, which was unlike any other rye I've had. It featured a very mild rye flavor and a very light texture. It was delicious.\n\nFish arrived within minutes: fried ocean perch and battered cod, one order of fries, and two orders of cheesy hashbrowns (cost an extra $2 per).\n\nThe fried ocean perch is all you can eat, and it's fresh, lightly breaded, flavorful, grease-free, and easily some of the best fish I've had at a fish fry. I scarfed down three heaping plates, and I do mean \"heaping.\" They're not skimpy with the refills.\n\nBattered cod was equally good, but it wasn't all you can eat. Three large, beautifully brown, battered and flaky filets are what you get.\n\nFries were outstanding as well; crinkle cut, fresh, hot, crispy. Yum. Hashbrowns were cooked perfectly but the slab of Velveeta that was slapped on top to make them \"cheesy\" was disappointing.\n\nService was the best yet. No complaints. Three fish dinners with coffees and a couple of rounds of drinks was $70 + tip... A bit pricey by my book.\n\nEsquire Club = WIN.\n\nFood= 4.75 stars\nOld Fashioneds= 3.5 stars\nService = 5 stars\nValue = 3 stars\nMisc = 4 stars (speedy seating and service; lost points for bland interior and no potato pancake option)", "business_id": "68JsiWNLKs8NDCrBCxIWMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AaOyW6VkLy_eU3eaf3EVfg", "review_id": "U-foqdfV9uIBqwA3fccqZg", "text": "At first, I loved the Esquire Club for how old-fashioned its style and clientele were.  This is the closest I've had to a Wisconsin supper club, and in the winter, it seems especially comfy.  But, the food -- outside of a couple items -- is really substandard.  Never, ever, ever, get a \"broiled\" icelandic cod, it comes charred to a crisp.  The lake perch is fine.  But, that's about it, really.  Simple presentation and simple food, but it never elevates to the level of being phenomenal.", "business_id": "68JsiWNLKs8NDCrBCxIWMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yDhXxrXmucSlxLu7xefwJQ", "review_id": "8YmPehTr2CSSccgKw4ITnA", "text": "My semi-local friend thought nothing would be more authentically Wisconsin than a Friday Night Fish Fry. After overdosing on spam & corned beef hash for the past week, I was down for something local so I gladly obliged. \n\nWood-paneling and dim lighting make the main bar warm & inviting. Packed with locals, which is always a good sign. Strong brandy old-fashioned. Only downer was the downstairs dining area--kinda felt like a church bingo hall.\n\nSoft, tender & delicious bread, oddly sweet coleslaw. Fried cheese curds were good--moderately breaded, not greasy, smooth texture but not squeaky. Family style ocean perch was satisfying but not memorable. Un(der)seasoned but not greasy, breading a little thicker than desired. Crinkle-cut fries were great but also needed salt. Tartar sauce was a little too heavy on the mayo. Still ate a ton and didn't have room for dessert.\n\nOverall, excellent deep frying skills but might need a refresher course in seasoning. Great atmosphere; easy to see why they have such a strong following.", "business_id": "68JsiWNLKs8NDCrBCxIWMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0iPA-UDoxZzA-HCByswY8g", "review_id": "qP7acAHADmBLjyXStz5JYA", "text": "Got take out here tonight and I love myself some Wisconsin Fish Fry.\n\nWe ordered the Lake Perch and The Cod, with baked potatoes.\n\nIt was great.  The Lake Perch was light and small but with many pieces-delish-more than enough.\n\nI didn't eat the cod but my relative said it was good but not as good as my perch.\n\nThe bake potatoes were excellent, large, cooked perfectly and yummy.\n\nThe Rye Bread is a nice touch and it was great.\n\nSlaw, tart sauce and sour cream were all added in a nice box.\n\nI ordered and they were available in 10 minutes.\n\nThe woman on the phone was great and the woman that rang me out was great and friendly, considering that she was dealing with an overflow house.\n\nI will be back soon.", "business_id": "68JsiWNLKs8NDCrBCxIWMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0iPA-UDoxZzA-HCByswY8g", "review_id": "ynYSduEZCVnxwz9G7KKFoA", "text": "I read the new ass't governor gave a speech there invoking God.  Please, spare me, now I will pass.\n\nPlease save that shit for church.  The rest of us will pass on this crap.", "business_id": "68JsiWNLKs8NDCrBCxIWMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0mwYO5iiTpzWnaSjuKWMIQ", "review_id": "4aosClGwurpCMB2PtQeKMw", "text": "I went there a few months ago for Fish Fry after reading a rating that this place was a great place for Fish Fry's. I've had dinner here before and it was very good, so I thought oh why not, I'll give it a try. Big mistake! They usually get pretty busy (usually a good sign), but that night we didn't have to wait long for a table. I ordered the Icelandic Cod and It was terrible. As this was a few months ago, my brain is clouded on which exact fish (cod or perch) the comments were made about, but as I recall: The waitress claimed that the cod isn't \"fresh\" and she knew I didn't like it, so she offered to get me some perch, which was fresh. That wasn't much better. One (either the cod or the perch) of them tasted, looked like and smelled like a \"fish stick.\" It literally looked like a kiddie meal. All in all, I will never return for a fish fry there. The waitress was very attentive and tried to make me happy, but it was not her fault, she did everything she could to please me. Service = 5 star, Atmosphere = 4 Star, Food (overall) = 4 Star, Fish Fry = 1 Star", "business_id": "68JsiWNLKs8NDCrBCxIWMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "J1-yJB4NsFiW8-PXphNsSg", "review_id": "yBzFc33ZR2VtfkyGvzeUiA", "text": "Anyone bashing the E as the home of the Tea Party is seriously misguided.  This place is so eclectic you might find some card carrying communists at the bar from time-to- time.  Seriously, the large crowd of regulars and semi-regulars ranges from former and current Dems to the same on the Republican end.  Non-partisans, liberals, libertarians, agnostics, Catholics, retirees, got em' all at the Esquire.  John Sr. is a conservative but he welcomes everyone with genuine good cheer and gratitude for coming to his place.  More than 50 years in the Kavanaugh family - this place was LOCAL before local was trendy.  Shame on you purveyors of misinformation - no better than Scotty Koch, himself.\n\nExcellent drinks at the bar from Joe, Nick and Ben (and Nate on Fridays).  Great pours of many wines by the glass.  Terrific fish fry and food.\n\nbtw - Saturday after the big 70k rally, many of us were warming up at the bar, having a drink or wine and some food and swapping \"war stories\" and photos from our day on the square protesting against the nit wit that was elected governor.  Tea Party my rear end.", "business_id": "68JsiWNLKs8NDCrBCxIWMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uguWTmrmOi6YMzy8_QX7fA", "review_id": "V3IHdwFMJZaSzl6hB_tTBw", "text": "TERRIBLE service, went here for breakfast and was in shock and awe at how bad our server was.  It took well over 45 minutes for us to get our food and there was only 1 other table in the restaurant.  I got our own coffee, drinks, half and half, ketchup and jam.  I will NEVER go back there again!", "business_id": "68JsiWNLKs8NDCrBCxIWMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0iPA-UDoxZzA-HCByswY8g", "review_id": "oB8bb3JwFqXT0DaguGywDQ", "text": "The place sucks.  I don't care if a commie or socialist or nazi eats there.\n\nThe owners are what concerns me most.\n\nI enjoyed the food the first time but when I ready they had the ass't governor holding some fricking prayer service there I was through.\n\nI don't care what any businesses politics are BUTT I don't want to hear or read about them.", "business_id": "68JsiWNLKs8NDCrBCxIWMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k60yW0XRImeFIGo2JApNsA", "review_id": "pdxIuQ9RKbdpWSDRFxaVXg", "text": "It's like Denny's built a food court at a retirement home.  If fish fry and old fashions is your thing and you want to hang out with grandma and grandpa while you eat your food, this is the place.  The upper crust in Maple Bluff love this place.  The only thing I can chalk it up to is they can get wasted and not drive that far to get home.  Wood paneling decor round out this gem.", "business_id": "68JsiWNLKs8NDCrBCxIWMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "78orKzXOmtVN3_7kgZNY_w", "review_id": "WGaQrU3VIOhrjKQuRKlpag", "text": "Fish fry was over cooked and greasy. People seem to like it here so maybe I just had it on a bad day.", "business_id": "68JsiWNLKs8NDCrBCxIWMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OtpHvQFGbZ4sONaQAXankg", "review_id": "HeVCoHjySmWlQ6mutbsgnQ", "text": "They make a good brandy old fashioned, but otherwise I am not a fan. Like a previous reviewer, I am also grossed out by tartar sauce that has been sitting out for who-knows-how-long. And the fish fry? I really don't see any greatness there.  Cave-ish interior, average clientele age of 75--really not my scene.", "business_id": "68JsiWNLKs8NDCrBCxIWMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_tPfyuE7HoUzoVd1xMP5Og", "review_id": "D3maWfP4qJUkJxu7pqMCCw", "text": "If you're looking for a fish fry and are in madison, look no further than esquire. The coleslaw is the best in town. If you're looking to eat a lot, order the ocean perch. If you're trying to eat a light fish fry the lake perch is spectacular. Beer prices are good and it's got a great homey atmosphere", "business_id": "68JsiWNLKs8NDCrBCxIWMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IBURdIG6BLMQVfbTYSu1QQ", "review_id": "KRVGN-1fwHtOjY4FLTpQVQ", "text": "I'll start by saying I sat at the bar with a bunch of buddies for a game rather than actually sitting in the dining room so the comments about poor service may be legit. \n\nHowever, if you're looking to judge just the burgers and steaks they were great. Solid atmosphere with three big screens around a bar, the place is admittedly for an older crowd but they were very accomadating when six 24 year olds strolled in for a game.", "business_id": "68JsiWNLKs8NDCrBCxIWMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6K-0vROqA1G1dTrLn6HtFA", "review_id": "y9hP0DdaEQOUuDzo99CGTg", "text": "Not a fan.  We had a breakfast buffet for a meeting there and the food was... not much of a buffet.  Potatoes were cold and greasy and the rest of the food was just not very good.  Have not had lunch or dinner here.", "business_id": "68JsiWNLKs8NDCrBCxIWMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KfsxMnCYEhDyBSxGfMP1iQ", "review_id": "UPGRkhR8_gqQOC-5TYKDgA", "text": "My wife and ate there tonight. Food so so. Service not good. Efficent but not friendly. I had the feeling she wanted to be somewhere else", "business_id": "68JsiWNLKs8NDCrBCxIWMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6kp815UUjK--ukUjmDlSCQ", "review_id": "UJMOUg9kdFirSiC2Z2gLng", "text": "Another chain establishment.  The sad thing is that we \"tried\" to go to Red Lobster first, but were repelled by the large crowd of waiting people.  No, I don't want to stand around like cattle waiting for my pager to buzz so I can be ushered to a cramped seat, fed, branded, and ushered out again stampede style.  The mighty gods of chain restaurants everywhere are wagging their fingers at me right now saying, \"what do you expect lady?\"  I know, I know.  \n\nSo we went to Olive Garden down the street.  No wait there.  Our waitress was very young, I'll refer to her as \"Sparky\".  My dining companion had a sudden need to try some wine, so he asked Sparky what would pair well with the lasagna.  She didn't come across confident as she pointed to the list of wines on the menu that mister dining companion was holding.  She finally chose one and said that it would go well with the \"meaty\" dish.  I'm not sure what either one of us was expecting because after all this is Olive Garden and we have almost zero knowledge of wines.  So de-classA!!  \n\nAfter Sparky left our table, dining companion says that he expects the chosen wine to be the suck because Sparky doesn't look like she's even old enough to drink, let alone have knowledge of the fine wines.  But you know, none of this really matters when you consider the fact that compared to her we are old as dirt, and still don't know shit about wine.\n\nI had the eggplant Parmesan with Alfredo sauce.  It usually comes with marinara, but if I'm going to have a heart attack it had better well be because of something I enjoyed eating, not something I felt like I had to eat in the name of my health!  Hell no!  \n\nDining companion had his red wine something or other, and he was right it sucked.  He described it as tasting like, \"the barrel it came out of\".  \n\nAfter the main course I had the seasonal pumpkin cheesecake.  I made sure to look in a direction where no one could see my face before I crossed my eyes from sheer delight.  I am a pumpkin lovin' nerd by nature, and this cheesecake was gooood.\n\nSo this chain experience wasn't too bad.  The only thing that sucked was no refill on the bread sticks.  If I'm going to go slummin' at the chain restaurants, I expect the constant refills man.  Especially on those items they advertise as \"bottomless\" and/or \"never-ending\".   Finally, Sparky took a long time to bring by the check, and this goes against the code of chain fine dining, wham, bam, thank you mam.  Touche!", "business_id": "PhdMPqSdLZi6IV8SdnpUAQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "68ecqtuGKdHRsq8HGYbviA", "review_id": "PSez9XkTY-mkD_W6RMhMvQ", "text": "Now yes I know it is yet another Olive Garden but I really felt it necessary to comment on this location.  I frequent this location when going to my families lake house in Portage.  I must say this location really stands alone.  The staff is outstanding and the service and food is always top notch.  If it was closer to Chicago this staff could easily go and work at any of the top restaurants here in Chicago.", "business_id": "PhdMPqSdLZi6IV8SdnpUAQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tnIhMSyKWLnHrQyBPSV6yw", "review_id": "nbzCgvG_T80wywvxtEPXvg", "text": "This is a reliable consistent place to eat.   Mario Batali might scoff but you know what this isn't New York, and your looking for food off the side of the interstate. \n\nThe service was excellent,  we started with Lasagna Fritta(Parmesan-breaded lasagna pieces, fried and served over alfredo sauce, topped with parmesan cheese and marinara sauce) this was real good.  YUMMY!  \n\nThe wife ordered the chicken dumpling soup.  I ordered a salad.  chicken dumpling soup is a traditional dish, that is very simple to prepare, and excels when done with perfection.  This one was not.  UGH!  The dumplings were doughy tasting blobs.  The soup had a off taste to it.   The salad was ok. \n\n For dinner I ordered Manicotti Formaggio with Chicken(Ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan cheese and herbs, baked in pasta rolls with marinara sauce) and the wife ordered Stuffed Chicken Marsala(Oven-roasted chicken breast stuffed with Italian cheeses and sun-dried tomatoes, topped with mushrooms and a creamy marsala sauce. Served with garlic parmesan mashed potatoes).   Both dishes tasted good, and were served hot.  YUMMY!", "business_id": "PhdMPqSdLZi6IV8SdnpUAQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xn1u1DzQbASGLqrubfEYmA", "review_id": "NJ7ORbNbQn44yYGJJ_lEfg", "text": "soup, salad and breadsticks. we were in and out in 20 min with two bowls of soup each. watch out, the drinks will get you. soft drinks and iced tea are like $2.50 each.", "business_id": "PhdMPqSdLZi6IV8SdnpUAQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hhVKwwMkejIS9f5_OILtBw", "review_id": "hwLGbumCoQwGeRyVTBvf1w", "text": "I went here last night with a group of my coworkers for dinner.\nIt's been a long time that we've been to Olive Garden   The food was pretty good and the wait staff was AMAZING.  \n\nWe had the following: \nChianti Braised Short Ribs (it's was ok, the meat was a bit overcooked/dry not juicy, risotto a bit too much salt.  Veggie seemed overcooked).\n\nBraised Beef & Tortelloni (really good, I was told my coworkers would get it again)\nTender sliced short ribs and portobello mushrooms tossed with asiago-filled tortelloni in a basil-marsala sauce. \n\nCapellini di Mare (really good, didn't smell fishy, pasta was NOT aldente though, a bit overcooked for my taste).\n\nGrilled Shrimp Caprese (pretty good per my coworker, shrimps were not overcooked, pasta a bit overcooked).\n\nBut the overall high rating for this place was more of our waiter Craig D.  Can I tell you, we've NEVER had a wait staff being so attentive for our party of 5.  He knew who got what, the timing of our drinks/salad/soups/main meals were on spot, like clockwork.  He made sure our drinks/water was full, the bread was fresh and warm, salad and soup refills even without us asking for more.  He made us feel like we were in a 5 star restaurant, really.  What great service, next time when we're back in town we'd go back again!", "business_id": "PhdMPqSdLZi6IV8SdnpUAQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XE-EtNY1ogC6XdLYhYVVFQ", "review_id": "EM-9Rt1MynluXOE4FouqAw", "text": "Yes, it's a chain.  Is it top of the line?  No.  But the quality has greatly improved over the years and the service as well.  They handle groups well.  This place is always on the list for my office to have lunch.  I recommend it.", "business_id": "PhdMPqSdLZi6IV8SdnpUAQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xTlIrIZQuDN7LWKmEF7NZg", "review_id": "2VGli4C6BQipTMUV8k8K-Q", "text": "One of the employees stole my sons wallet.  He left it at the table and with in a half hour is disappeared.  The management are not willing to do anything about this and say that it just disappeared and that their employees do not steal.  I have managed restaurants, and theft is quite common.  Ever watch restaurant undercover on Foodnetwork.  The management actually laughed at me that i would think the employees would steal.", "business_id": "PhdMPqSdLZi6IV8SdnpUAQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9zlpLPhXYwK_STi2u8DjxQ", "review_id": "K2Hc9hW4LbTc3b6IFzkGcw", "text": "It's been over a month & I can not remember the servers name unfortunately. We arrived late on a Sunday evening on our way home from Minneapolis.  After checking into our hotel we were pleasantly surprised the restaurant was still seating.\n\nWe walked in and while there was no hostess a really great brunette server welcomed us and sat us in her section that was immediately left of the bar area & first booth on the left. \n\nWe ordered the salad which is pretty much a given drenched with dressing.  We asked if we could just get a piece of grilled chicken and al dente veggies our waitress said she would check. We never ask for special orders unless its clear that similar options are on the menu. She brought out a chef to hear what we wanted. We were blown away. She cared so much about getting the order right she got a chef out there. To his credit he rocked it. YUM! Grilled chicken & lightly cooked veggies were perfect. We asked our waitress to please let him know how much we appreciated his efforts & how good they were.", "business_id": "PhdMPqSdLZi6IV8SdnpUAQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RvweNJFVkR3ttkWsIBy7nQ", "review_id": "LLPzIe4OzDMGR2-G8LfbyA", "text": "Olive Garden is Olive Garden.  What can you say?  \n\nOn this visit, I was with a group of 8 people.  It was insanity.  They sat us at two tables which made a weird shape.  A circle and a square?  The ability to converse was difficult.  Our server was so overwhelmed.  He should have had some help.  Then again, obviously, it is Olive Garden.  Same as usual.", "business_id": "PhdMPqSdLZi6IV8SdnpUAQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Bvh3IHeMzSPnJAe5QlBsSw", "review_id": "ccom7Hie3Yq6jOwOFttceg", "text": "Similar to the Middleton one, but this one is a bit better and has better decor.  Good for take out.", "business_id": "eC4iEcRR3p5NLq9Zf80ZGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2005-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bDk2XvjJlK8fsiL6C1HpEg", "review_id": "Gz78X6cPi_bI-WTodJLwqA", "text": "Grade: C-\n\nI really hope that was chicken in my Chicken Lo-Mein. What happened to this place? What a dump. Good service but I kept wondering how old the huge mold stain on the ceiling was.", "business_id": "eC4iEcRR3p5NLq9Zf80ZGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p4ySEi8PEli0auZGBsy6gA", "review_id": "dOq4NYo6oWyTsaL_yqLvRQ", "text": "Had lunch here today. All in all, the food is tasty and I've been her several times before. Unfortunately, my co-worker got a hair in her food and had to wait for them to re-cook it, but that was a huge dent in the dining experience.", "business_id": "eC4iEcRR3p5NLq9Zf80ZGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v_7KW52Z8r_su8v4uV98MA", "review_id": "nyEluZi3YappwQyoTWwlcA", "text": "Been going here for years but either the quality has slid or my taste has improved because the last few times have been a disappointment. I really wanna like it as I live nearby but anymore I drive to the west side location which is not perfect but it has higher quality food.\n\nWhy can't this town have one good Chinese place, I'd eat there once a week!  instead we have 50 awful ones and three mediocre.  This is one of the Mediocre, but for the price it should be considerably better.  maybe this is what midwestern mall shoppers want?", "business_id": "eC4iEcRR3p5NLq9Zf80ZGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p4ySEi8PEli0auZGBsy6gA", "review_id": "-AQNaItfJ6UQ3JBeqcYJSA", "text": "The food is still tasty but business seems slower lately than prior years. Still retains a great interior. I've never really checked out the bar.", "business_id": "eC4iEcRR3p5NLq9Zf80ZGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WJ-7ayUSHwzAluVfOhAz1A", "review_id": "WBzOyxtWMiqybkzaxx7spQ", "text": "The food is fresh and good. we have ordered hot and sour chicken and sesame chicken. Looks like both of them are cooked fresh. The soup is mediocre. The service is really good.", "business_id": "eC4iEcRR3p5NLq9Zf80ZGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gAQCiTp5vpMVTd7qbioD-A", "review_id": "8pzCa9g940pNlXO1BxkAkg", "text": "This is the worst Chinese food I have had could not even finish meal...ordered general tso's chicken with egg roll.  I do not recommend this place.", "business_id": "eC4iEcRR3p5NLq9Zf80ZGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xVzbcbyM8gVZHuuJ9it27g", "review_id": "WFpU1WJL8Wtv7Wn7oL3VJg", "text": "Nice decorations and inerior, that's about it. The waitress is not helping at all for selecting good menu. They are charging for hot tea and pepper oil.(I guess they need to do that recover from investing for the interior.) Go ahead cross the street and go to the food court in the mall. They have better service and half lower price for the better food.", "business_id": "eC4iEcRR3p5NLq9Zf80ZGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kV7ZoThXkTq9yxT7PAbq0Q", "review_id": "oS6SCGftPFWad4xzpyRQvw", "text": "After reading all the reviews i was really hesitant on going to this restaurant. My boyfriend and I decided to stop by since we were craving Chinese and decided to sit in the bar. Obviously everyone has a different opinion but this place was amazing!\n\nFirst off, the hostess was adorable and incredibly sweet. The bartender was amazing and he made us feel right at home. And the owner of the restaurant seemed like the sweetest lady in the world. The decor was what I would expect from a Chinese restaurant but they made the restaurant feel classy and not cheap.\n\nI ordered the pepper steak no tomatoes and my boyfriend got pork egg foo young. Wow is all I can say. The beef actually tasted like real fresh meat! Not the rubber fake kind you get at other cheap takeouts. The only draw back i had was that the peppers and onions were cut pretty big but that wasn't a huge issue. My boyfriends egg foo young was like none other and they sure didn't hold back on the sauce! The pork inside was actually Chinese bbq pork and it sure added a kick.\n\nOverall, the prices are a tad bit high but worth every penny! All the workers and the owner are so helpful and you can tell they really appreciate their customers. This is definitely my #1 stop for Chinese on the east side!", "business_id": "eC4iEcRR3p5NLq9Zf80ZGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I7XB-Z-sMh8LhDfqk5hMPQ", "review_id": "QF4D97ta3ywuWdrmCUoj5A", "text": "Overall experience was disappointing. For all of the awards that they've received that they display in the entrance, this experience was not good. Food was okay, probably one of the most bland general tsao's chicken I have ever had. And last but not least, the service was terrible. I had to wait 20 minutes for my second glass of water. If you are looking for a good Chinese restaurant, your best bet is to save a few dollars and get a better meal at Panda Express at the east town mall across the street.", "business_id": "eC4iEcRR3p5NLq9Zf80ZGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "waYIh79Oj-jYHze72aIlrQ", "review_id": "pk1v4X6Xl_VkLOuGXo-lgQ", "text": "I don't know what all the bad reviews are about. I eat lunch here once a week or so and like the food and service. Not bad at all!", "business_id": "eC4iEcRR3p5NLq9Zf80ZGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9SgOL43GemQjAt_kBX4aJg", "review_id": "jggRxFoFiou1e6uJ39z4AA", "text": "Lame, I didnt have very high expectations but had heard a very good things and I was not impressed.  The bartender told me everything was fresh and prepared in house and made to order.  After I ordered the food came out literally within 1-3 mins so I know for a fact that it was not fresh or made to order.  To be honest I would have been more satisfied with food court chinese/asian food.  Sad comparison i know, but true. I would not eat there again.", "business_id": "eC4iEcRR3p5NLq9Zf80ZGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "36o2KqpLE_mxsURRN6XrPg", "review_id": "X0yaivQtEFJm80zaGy-GlQ", "text": "Hands down my favorite place for Chinese food in Madison. Consistency is key for me and IG is always consistent. The pace is slower than some restaurants, but it's worth the extra time. We eat here at least 4-5 times a year and it's always a great night with great service. \n\nCashew Chicken, egg roll, shrimp rangoon and a glass of wine = LOVE!", "business_id": "eC4iEcRR3p5NLq9Zf80ZGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qui83yuguGWz2hBYBMLvzA", "review_id": "wL_D2OTKs_6oIGs5pcfT4w", "text": "It was not bad but the wonton soup was bland and the chicken and broccoli had almost not flavor. Tasted like the chicken was boiled.  The beef and pea pods were good.  Reasonable dinner size plate", "business_id": "eC4iEcRR3p5NLq9Zf80ZGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "C16vy9Z3VcNArNZEthU5uw", "review_id": "4_MG7Kc74Tb-Ctni7cLbCA", "text": "Imperial Garden Chinese Restaurant was recommended to us when we moved to the Madison area. I was in the area for a business lunch and we decided to try it out. The atmosphere was great for a business lunch. The highback booths allow for private conversations. They would also make great date booths as well. The atmosphere was quiet and allowed for conversation. \n\nThe first thing I noticed was the local art and crafts that were for sale in the restaurant. There were handmade bags and paintings. Both were great products. I am looking forward to bringing my husband back to Imperial Garden to show him the art. The decor was welcoming and not overly kitschy - no gold waving kitty....so to all who love those. The decor was a step above. \n\nI ordered the General Tso's chicken (standard I know). It was ok. A little bland, but if you are not a fan of spicy food then it would be for you. If I ordered it again I would ask for them to kick up the spice. My colleague found the heat level just right. \n\nThere was no wait for lunch during the week, The manager stopped over twice to check on our meal. Overall, a great experience and we will be back!", "business_id": "eC4iEcRR3p5NLq9Zf80ZGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kNBkaBnC8Ta4wYHBJlq4zg", "review_id": "xNTf99Ezm9k0R4cVBTFmCA", "text": "Good food, good service and clean.  I had the cashew chicken, my wife had the general tsao's chicken and my son had chicken fried rice.  All were very good.  My only complaint, and it is very minor, is that the chairs have wheels.  It is very easy to scoot yourself around unexpectedly.  I will definitely return the next time I am in Madison.", "business_id": "eC4iEcRR3p5NLq9Zf80ZGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8YqYEa6QawmtrVpIqQjoFw", "review_id": "ZfbF_tBNRzRwnX4bpuHtGQ", "text": "I really don't know what happened with all of the negative reviewers. We've been coming to Imperial Garden since 1997.  We've tried other places, but this place is easily the best  for Chinese food anywhere in the area. Chicken & Broccoli, Beef Lo-mein, Stir fried rice noodles, steamed pot stickers, & the chicken egg foo young are all great! General Tso's is good too.  Staff is very friendly, many have been working there for 10+ years, and we are remembered when we come in- a nice touch. We've been to the westside location as well. Good, but not as good as East, if you ask me. If you don't believe me, take a look at the wall in the lobby. They've won best in Madison nearly every year since 1987! How many restaurants around now can say the same thing??", "business_id": "eC4iEcRR3p5NLq9Zf80ZGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "C16vy9Z3VcNArNZEthU5uw", "review_id": "hHRl3EgOJyLNVX1NVXTChg", "text": "My husband and I returned to Imperial Garden for dinner with our children. We were there on a Friday night. There was a bit of a wait (about 20 min), but nothing out of the ordinary for a Friday night around 5:30 pm. We had another great experience. We found IG family friendly and able to accommodate our two children without disturbing any other guests. Our five year old loved the experience and the food as well. And as parents know, if your children are happy, you are happy. We ordered the (very affordable I might add) lo mein for our daughter. It was good and there were plenty of leftovers between the lo mein and the two entrees we ordered.", "business_id": "eC4iEcRR3p5NLq9Zf80ZGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jtlUHrNmJ6fgw8RhOLJZoA", "review_id": "KTzVU_HAMBgwiIfiZw6C5Q", "text": "Try the shrimp egg foo young.  It is the best ever.  The shrimp fried rice is great, good with vegetables.\nDon't forget the bar.  A lot of people like to stop in.  The bartender is friendly, just like the show Cheers.  You can order and eat at the bar if you want.\nThe manager Rose is elegant and full of laughter.  No worries at this place.", "business_id": "eC4iEcRR3p5NLq9Zf80ZGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x-9K6ps5kU8DGNlkTjhP1g", "review_id": "EsfEpVtSwIXFeoqV85655Q", "text": "Two fav dishes are the chicken sizzling rice soup and the princess beef (which they don't have on the menu anymore; closest dish is the oyster beef). Also love ordering the tropical fruit punch. Has a nice atmosphere. Wish it wasn't so pricy but the food is great. \n\nWould continue to go back for some soup and maybe try the Peking duck sometime.", "business_id": "eC4iEcRR3p5NLq9Zf80ZGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eQSj2Pg6zlybas4UfipmrQ", "review_id": "CVjt1slfS0H8o9PuNB742w", "text": "Good service. Not that high on the food.", "business_id": "eC4iEcRR3p5NLq9Zf80ZGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_xf2ECTRftPV4bzK4mGYEg", "review_id": "-WZXybADgVGAG8FP7wDu7g", "text": "We really enjoyed our meal there.  We ordered a variety of dishes including curry beef,  egg foo young and Governor's chicken.  Nothing trendy,  just reliable Chinese dishes.  Everything was fresh,  and the beef egg foo young was especially good.  We'd return.", "business_id": "eC4iEcRR3p5NLq9Zf80ZGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HmR4DMVeRcHsP4St8_QN9g", "review_id": "UwRCKuL7rnwV4biD7qYAig", "text": "Best Chinese food in Midwest.  I'm from the San Francisco Bay Area, and the quality here matches any Chinese restaurant back home!", "business_id": "eC4iEcRR3p5NLq9Zf80ZGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JoNN7Bw2A9rUi5jYXS92Sw", "review_id": "enIKhrAFDmN6xv3eIEJcZg", "text": "This place is mediocre at best.  My husband and I ordered for carry out.  We ordered the crab rangoons as an appetizer, however, I think they forgot to add the crab to the filling.  The were stuffed with chunks of cream cheese--very boring and lacking in flavor.  My husband ordered the General Tso's Chicken and I ordered Cashew Shrimp, neither of which were remarkable.  We are going to keep trying to find a decent Chinese restaurant in the Madison area, that's for sure.", "business_id": "eC4iEcRR3p5NLq9Zf80ZGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XuB3Ibj_WGZlygrj-4HaUg", "review_id": "ra_oKruGk7ySlejjY-Hx7A", "text": "This place gets top marks from me.   The food was delicious and prices are very favorable.  The service was very polite and prompt.  I asked to add tofu (NOT fried) to my eggplant/Thai basil dish.  Normally I get arguments about not frying my tofu (I really, really don't care for fried), but not here.  The chef expertly prepared my meal.  The seasoning and sauce was really nice.  The sauce was just the right amount.  If I had to say one thing... the rice was a little sticky, but I can totally see past that because the overall meal was just great.  I enjoyed the left overs the next day.", "business_id": "eC4iEcRR3p5NLq9Zf80ZGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T-V5JcHoHF7zLpN0PwU_aQ", "review_id": "TuFXQupdJe84dVzPllaQeQ", "text": "Very good lunch. $30.00 for three of us. Steamed dumplings for appetizer. 2 shrimp lo-mien and 1 cashew chicken with egg rolls. Almost an entire plate of shrimp and noodles to take home. Snack of cashew chicken taken home also. Great service and very good food. We'll be back when we come again to Madison.", "business_id": "eC4iEcRR3p5NLq9Zf80ZGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kAwDHmbEbOgWUsgnx3UGMw", "review_id": "X5zR-lKRsXzxFiASrR-juw", "text": "Not sure why this place has so many good reviews as the food is not Chinese! I'm a Chinese girl myself and I know how Chinese food should taste like. And this place does not have the authentic Chinese taste, in fact, it is a mixture of American, Thai and Chinese altogether which makes me disappointed. However, what makes me even more disappointed was when I ordered beef lo mein, The waiter was too busy chitchatting with guests and put in pork lo mein instead. When I called him back (it was a takeout order) he was saying it was his mistake and will credit that for my future order and refused to replace it! I was like, really? Definitely will not come back and  not recommend this place to friends and family!", "business_id": "eC4iEcRR3p5NLq9Zf80ZGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uhlvLOjfwaRPqnAaXh4UIw", "review_id": "1XMQu45ivKndK4NBCAzKqQ", "text": "Ordered food for delivery at a local hotel after 8 hours on the road.  Gave all details of where we were staying and after an hour and 15 minutes got a call asking why we had not picked up our food.  Were told there was no indication on the order that it was delivery!  Terrible miscommunication at their end!  When food arrived it was cold and not one fork or napkin in the bag. Very frustrating for hungry weary travelers...be careful if you are ordering delivery from this place!", "business_id": "eC4iEcRR3p5NLq9Zf80ZGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NY6XBM67dDNMXEy4xmsE0w", "review_id": "_omLyEkvDttTW2-ouu-SDw", "text": "The crew at this store couldn't be more friendly and helpful.  They were very honest and straight forward with what needed to be done with my car and what really was optional.  The pricing was fair and they explained all charges before doing the work.", "business_id": "uQ1YuSiDgHwVwdFVW-nLqA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-9gLuQQvJN-BaCG8yoXaLA", "review_id": "XDubT2qeAPBZAWsM5R6_yQ", "text": "Prices too high and service very slow. Save yourself lots of money and frustration and avoid this location. I've made the mistake of getting service here three times and always leave in a bad mood. Watch out for the aggressive up sell!", "business_id": "uQ1YuSiDgHwVwdFVW-nLqA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SzVMuOEV-kcDcF0E6OwwKg", "review_id": "DnX-bplLQSaeN8WiwuO0tQ", "text": "Went here today for a flat tire patch.  I left pertinent info and went across the street to kill time.  When I returned, a mechanic mentioned that I was due for an oil change, and did I want them to change my oil?  I said no (my dealership recommends every six months versus every three months) and the mechanic looked stricken, and went back into the garage.  \n\nWhen I paid the bill, I was surprised to discover a charge for an oil filter that was not \"okayed\" by me.  \n\nI returned home and noticed a sweet smell by my radiator.  Radiator fluid.  I can't figure out that none of those guys could figure out that there was a radiator leak while they were replacing the oil filter that I did not approve!\n\nTaking my car back to the dealership tomorrow.  Never again, Goodyear!", "business_id": "uQ1YuSiDgHwVwdFVW-nLqA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mpZHLtcmqYmztbog5PPJcQ", "review_id": "Du_xwhbHU15IWBJlmHpk0A", "text": "I set up an apointment on the website. they called me an hour later to tell me they had over booked without checking their online apointments.  Why even have an online apointment booking service if your store reps are too dumb to even check it?", "business_id": "uQ1YuSiDgHwVwdFVW-nLqA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LC4nvGqchwohL2dOBZFETA", "review_id": "CM-ay06y-UGnS5R1A3fQcA", "text": "Don't count on the people in this store to give you complete information. If they'd listened to me and addressed my needs, I could have saved hundreds of dollars.", "business_id": "qt3WwxMYShshHX7UsyTK-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ht43WIt1vNIaodW-u8Xxng", "review_id": "51iGtmQDeI_ltlCmjzHI6w", "text": "Very unhelpful. The staff did not even attempt to address my needs.", "business_id": "qt3WwxMYShshHX7UsyTK-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DLEPdpkwG2EpiD5HsemP_A", "review_id": "NFgD-kxTUY_kJhL1XCbuvA", "text": "The first time I came in, one of the staff on the floor helped address some of my questions when trying to pick out my new device. She was helpful and even offered to help me with discounts because I didn't need all of the accessories. She even helped me sort out some billing questions I had on my shared plan. For this reason, I am giving them an extra star. I wish I could remember this one's name.\n\nI went back the next day and was served by Rebecca. She was unfriendly and never smiled! She helped me with what I needed, but seemed uninterested in helping me make my purchases. When it came time to check out, she barely gave me any information in regards to:\n\n1. What kind of rebate I was getting and how to really go about doing it.\n2. Did not ask if I wanted her to put on my screen protector, decided to do it herself, and didn't even make it straight\n3. Asked me if I wanted insurance but never told me what it included\n4. Did not ask me if I wanted all of the accessories but just assumed I wanted the bundle.\n\nThese are just a few of the concerns I had. I think that if I never asked questions, I would have not learned about any of these things. I was less than impressed with the customer service I received. It was so poor that I almost just walked out of the store without buying anything. She was lucky I already knew what I wanted.", "business_id": "qt3WwxMYShshHX7UsyTK-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fyDcTk5Pj35t6lPy4KvbCQ", "review_id": "PxtBl47m0bKSYoTEcAz-mw", "text": "This bar had become something of a second home to me on Monday nights for the 2.5 years we lived in Madison.  During most of the week it's a nice blue collar hangout, but on Monday's it keeps the blue collar drink pricing, but adds some of the best live funk and soul music to be found in the midwest.  Also check out Wednesday nights for the open jam session they have weekly.   Best beer on tap? Moose Drool hands down.", "business_id": "-4PHmmCt_RmAfaE3sDKW_g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WJwZc6DtMZBlDSwefX6jbg", "review_id": "AAbaLe9IqUND-A8N-cbGOA", "text": "Unpretentious Wisconsin-y hangout with good live music.", "business_id": "-4PHmmCt_RmAfaE3sDKW_g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LmbJD2GU-FXYhYoAeOWhxw", "review_id": "DcAtt7fsp3vRykoQIT6PsA", "text": "Welcome to my exclusive 1-star club, Mr. Roberts.\n\nI went here to see a friend's band play, despite my boyfriend's warning that it was not the greatest bar.  I do so love dive bars--how bad could it be?\n\nBad.  It's so bad.  It's past the stage of being a fun dive bar, it's just plain frightening.  The people looked like the kind of scary, angry drunks you would only encounter in a movie.  The bathroom stall was so little that had I weighed 20 pounds more, I probably would have gotten wedged in (the door opened inward, not outward).\n\nWe did not stay long, I did not regret it, and won't be back.  Ick, yuck, blech, and ptooey.  Why would anyone think this is a good place?!", "business_id": "-4PHmmCt_RmAfaE3sDKW_g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "rIPxJM1DmQVvbc-6qUNCVg", "text": "I fully appreciate that Mr. Roberts is a blue collar dive bar that's located on Atwood. So when a friend asked me to join him to watch a favorite band there, I set my expectations accordingly.\n\nIs it possible for an establishment to disappoint you when you've already lowered your expectations to crackhouse-lows? Only if that establishment is Mr. Roberts.\n\nThe tap beers are not only unexciting, they're as stale and flat as day old bread that's been run over by a steamroller.  Bartenders are more interested in talking with their buddies than they are helping anyone. And the whole vibe of this place is more sketchy than an Etch-A-Sketch wearing Sketchers... \n\nI'd give anything to not be stuck here right now. I'm scared to death of what might be lurking in the bathrooms... Think I'll go pee in the parking lot.", "business_id": "-4PHmmCt_RmAfaE3sDKW_g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "LkmcnJNBfnvaZk6MoE_k5w", "review_id": "-rurBOaejYd8ZYoVaT7veA", "text": "Mr. Roberts is not a place I'd ever go to for the sole purpose of going out. Both times I've gone have been for bands, and both times were fairly different experiences.\n\nMy first time was a one-star experience: it was ridiculously hot and humid inside, the staff lacked any sort of motivation for good customer service, and they crammed the 7- or 8-piece band in the front of the bar near the window, making for awkward viewing and playing. The sound was terrible and I spent more time outside than in. \n\nMy second time was a better experience, but still not one that would cause me to suggest other people go there. This time around it was a reasonable temperature in the bar, but that may only be due to the fact that it was in the 50s outside. The bands played in the back of the bar in an alcove/side room deal and it made a lot more sense. The sound was still deafening and subject to random strangers twiddling the knobs on the mixer, but overall not too bad. \n\nFree music is the best thing (only thing?) Mr. Roberts has going for it. Its biggest downsides:\n- it's touted as a blue-collar bar, but it's more an excuse to be shabby and dirty than anything; $15 for a 5-bottle bucket of beer is not a good deal, and $5 for a PBR & a rail shot is a special for a couple hours one night a week when it should be the standard price for such a combination\n- the ladies room is ridiculously tiny and awkward, had a seat that was half hanging off the bowl, and no TP\n- every surface was dirty or sticky, yuck\n\nYou probably won't die if you go to see a friend's band play, but supporting a friend should be the only motivation for setting foot inside.", "business_id": "-4PHmmCt_RmAfaE3sDKW_g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PRxUV1cgQoAqRPUpMxsVtA", "review_id": "1TTarXwiKCktROa9_yLZbA", "text": "Come on people, it's Mr. Roberts. It's a dive bar, it's stinky, dingy, sometimes scary and that's the way it's supposed to be, to keep the squeamish out. Quit being haters, there are plenty of white-washed established to frequent for the faint of heart. As for the crap tap beer-order a bottle. I for one am thankful that shit-holes like this exist.", "business_id": "-4PHmmCt_RmAfaE3sDKW_g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pOmhEB7tBWhYofKPixLfNw", "review_id": "WYuWdWETwgn4Uo_WfHMbBg", "text": "It's not that bad of a place if you go in at the right time (8 PM).  But be careful you will get hit with a Sublime cover band.  Food is regular bar food and nothing special.  Drinks are cheap and the bar is long there are plenty of places to sit.  There is a pool table and video poker (All Fruit Bonus).  Very Sconnie however a little seedy for the faint of heart.", "business_id": "-4PHmmCt_RmAfaE3sDKW_g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qEUwDYy1SB9ydi7Cx4lP6Q", "review_id": "VUAQLtsROpkVmxh2NwDGFA", "text": "Haha - this place is tawesome. A group of my friends caught a comedian at the Barrymore Theatre and had some time to kill beforehand. We wanted to find a place to eat nearby but everywhere had a 15 minute wait - and we didn't have that kind of time before the show. We setled for Mr. Roberts Bar and Grill, and what a hoot it was!!\n\nFirst off, their food was okay. Nothing to rave or complain about. The menu is limited though - it definitely isn't really a place to go to eat. They didn't have any drink specials, which made me sad :( I'm used to just getting whatever beer is on sale, because I like everything, but no such luck. However, they aren't expensive so I paid about 4 dollars for a beer I think.\n\nThe best part of this place is that it is totally divey, and it had a lot of interesting characters. This drunk 30 year old guy played pool with my friend and had a lengthy conversation with me about how he used to unpack semi trucks or something.. I don't know. \n\nMy friends would say the best part about this place is their mixed drinks (a gin and tonic and a rum and coke I think?) came in pint sizes - haha. Biggest mixed drinks they'd ever seen. Can't vouch for how strong they were - but large none the less.\n\nI wouldn't say this place is a destination, at all, but next time you're at the Barrymore, it is a cool place to check out next door for a drink.", "business_id": "-4PHmmCt_RmAfaE3sDKW_g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U-1xYyfxXMDBRFXzCxzQLA", "review_id": "zRv7BiduG-iKKXnnZXrdSQ", "text": "The service at Mr. Roberts is okay, but the free live music is what pulls me in! Drinks are reasonably priced too.", "business_id": "-4PHmmCt_RmAfaE3sDKW_g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GFnPopSeuEhPquJWiXzspg", "review_id": "WewrnkxHjQ7kgZWfyjzX1Q", "text": "I stopped to get my haircut here on a friday afternoon.  I didn't know where to go since I just moved to town, and I thought, hmm, there name is \"Great Clips\" so if they live upto half of that I'll be okay.  My hair isn't hard to cut, just your standard mens cut, and this place couldn't even meet my minimum standards.  It was small, dirty (there was still hair from the guy before me at the station they sat me at) and absolutely no customer service.  The girl who greeted me didn't even finish her sentence welcoming me to Great Clips.  \"Hey, welcome to Grea...trailingoff mumblemumble...\"  then somehow my simple haircut got turned into a military buzz cut.  all this for 14$ plus tip.  I felt like I spent 10 minutes alone in a clost with a ass therapist minus the \"the\"", "business_id": "jMXL4JB6GoSeOINOtZdFew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Azs2WnrEAVqTikVB2D3WmA", "review_id": "5nj_X_AZzN6AY25McDyROA", "text": "I needed a quick haircut, so was pretty much forced to go here. Yikes. \n\nThe woman who cut my hair had freakishly long fingernails and barely spoke a word during my entire haircut. And this lady was ROUGH. I've never had someone (outside the bedroom) pull my hair that hard! She even combed forcefully! She also used a weird technique where she leaned over me from behind and quickly snipped my hair all over, which was quite awkward.\n\nSeveral other people were there getting haircuts and none of the stylists were even attempting conversation. These employees need to brush up on their customer service.\n\nMy haircut looks shockingly decent, given what I went through. I would not recommend going here. The price isn't even right, at $15. Go elsewhere. For a cheap, nice haircut, I'd recommend Nogginz on State Street.", "business_id": "jMXL4JB6GoSeOINOtZdFew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ml27UOLodYiipGlVjrtwGA", "review_id": "Mqk9amOg0e9pYT_7B5ZIVg", "text": "Very disappointed--I have been receiving my haircuts from this establishment off and on for a couple of years.  When I came in today I requested a certain stylist. The manager told me it would be a 20 minute wait (in my opinion she was rude and unfriendly).  I sat in the waiting area watching people come and go for about 40 minutes.  Finally, I walked around the corner so I could see what the stylist I requested was doing.  I realized that she was cutting a person's hair that walked in about 35 minutes after I arrived.  The reason that I am upset is because the manager could see that I had been sitting and waiting for 40 minutes or so. Nobody even bothered to ask me if I was waiting for my appointment. I walked out and they definitely knew I was upset.  I gave them my phone number so we will see if they call and attempt to rectify their poor customer service.", "business_id": "jMXL4JB6GoSeOINOtZdFew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B1dI-c5xBAobfM_ZzG_wUw", "review_id": "rMvjypBsbBLwJOrnNJ49-A", "text": "From the moment we pulled up the line guys were exceptionally friendly and were very attentive to our needs. The facilities were being cleaned during our stop over but they were more than accommodating. The pilot lounge was very comfortable with a sleep room and several recliners and full Dish Network.\n\nThey had a couple of crew cars, dodge stratus i think, the one we got smelled a little bit like smoke but who the hell cares?\n\nReasonable fuel prices and cute desk girls make this a complete FBO experience.", "business_id": "AyAJs-XGv2_Cn_LPH1DWyg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cQ8IYZCN1WP9S4zuwWGdDg", "review_id": "0MIV5Mm8jn2E6nQhdWqVyg", "text": "Class act here. We in today with our C421 (N21GF)  for college football game. Top of line service for all our needs. Rent car brought out plane-side for our use. Line service very attentive to all our requests and anticipations. Nice lobby for pax and crew needs. One of the better service stops we have been into...ever. Today was a test for all the staff here because of the heavy traffic coming in for ball game. They were on top of things for sure. Thanks folks. Really well done.", "business_id": "AyAJs-XGv2_Cn_LPH1DWyg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-o3Kg4vjfaeAKxB4gwKDVg", "review_id": "EXppxlNPV6eSXQ2lsBMDBg", "text": "I've flown in here 4 times on some dinner trips from Chicago.  Some of the best service I have ever gotten from an FBO and the facility is quite nice.  This is one of my favorite places to go for a 100 dollar hamburger run.", "business_id": "AyAJs-XGv2_Cn_LPH1DWyg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xcuxY7TjWZtF5XqGYvEBVQ", "review_id": "D9TqymkwgLWj1DxQ5g0U3Q", "text": "Another east-side dive bar... not great, but not bad either.", "business_id": "JJFoeKZXgi2_LeECDMkkoQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "zMzVLKJ-cC14zRrF0ogEkQ", "review_id": "xNt7xyidO4jN-GhzWTs2Jw", "text": "I never went into the old Tip Top (because I was far too terrified) but there is no way it held a candle to the current Tip Top. \n\nBasically, the place looks fantastic from ceiling to floor. It now makes sense why the remodel took so long and it was clearly worth the wait. It's exactly what you'd want a neighborhood bar to be. Small but not too small, inviting atmosphere, comfortable lighting, and no over the top decorating. \n\nI had a beer and a very good whisky sour. Looking forward to heading back soon.", "business_id": "JJFoeKZXgi2_LeECDMkkoQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "VpQnhTj5O9I3engfTLsvzA", "text": "Dropped-by for a quick drink on 1/30/14 at around 8:30pm.\n\n+ Super cool dive bar that isn't really a dive bar\n+ Very cozy inside, but in a really good way - feels \"homey\" and comfy\n+ Awesome decor - the fixtures, the wood walls, the tin ceiling, the tables/chairs\n+ Attention to detail like none other; little things make the whole (and they make it great)\n+ Even the bathrooms are excellent\n\n+ It's like the tap list was made just for me\n+ Two nitro brews on tap, IPAs, Karben4, Upland - a really great mix\n+ Super reasonable prices - $4 for excellent pints? Here's a $20; pry me off the floor when I'm done\n\n+ Waitstaff was very responsive, very prompt, and super friendly\n\n- So noisy; sound really carries in the place\n+ It's a bar - it's supposed to be noisy, so deal with it, old man Steve\n\n\nGrabbed a small table near the back/side wall. Ben, the owner, introduced himself and was so welcoming, gracious, and sincere. He's done an amazing job with this place and I'm confident it's going to be a smashing success. I love that it's just a few blocks from my house, because I know I'm going to be here often. Can't wait to try the food - the menu sounds and looks like a perfect match to the neighborhood, while honoring the spirit of the joint.\n\nWould I go here with a date or someone that I wanted to have a good, solid conversation with? Probably not - it's just a little too noisy for that. But for any and every other occasion? Absofreakinglutely. Very, very cool place.", "business_id": "JJFoeKZXgi2_LeECDMkkoQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 8, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "EODtZCvSn13sLsPIAmvJ7g", "review_id": "Y8kA_s5XiP3WaxN16IcVQQ", "text": "Man, Madison is getting so many great new places that it is hard for me to keep track! \n\nThe Tip Top Tavern is one of those spots I always drove by and thought \"Man, what a dive. I bet It's great\", but never got around to visiting. So, when I found out they had opened back up with a new owner, a food menu, and a new look I decided I had better get over there. \n\nSeriously, folks - what a great little place. \n\nAfter a bit of a rough start where-in I ordered a beer that I couldn't even look at because it was so awful  (the Dogfish Head T'weason Ale - what a disaster of a beer. They were super cool and replaced it with their house old-fashioned, which was one of the best takes on the cocktail I have ever had) the meal went really smooth - especially considering how crazy busy it was.\n\nBetween the three of us we ordered 2 burgers, cheese curds, and the fish fry special. The burger was delicious, moist, and cooked extremely well. The coleslaw was tasty, but had way too much vinegar. The fries were crispy and free of excess oil which was nice. Apparently the fish was delicious as well. Finally - the curds. Oh man, the curds! They were seriously (tip) top-notch. Lightly breaded, crispy, and gooey with some nice tasting ranch on the side. These are the closest to perfection I have ever had. Hopefully it wasn't a fluke!\n\nBeyond the food and drink, it really was a nice space. The lighting was great, the decorations were were fun, and it just felt like a cozy place that I would love to hang out at on a Wednesday night to grab a burger and a beer.\n\nI feel like all I have done lately is write about how awesome the spots I go to are, but hopefully that says more about how great Madison is than it does about my (potentially) overly-optimistic ratings.", "business_id": "JJFoeKZXgi2_LeECDMkkoQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Azs2WnrEAVqTikVB2D3WmA", "review_id": "y21VWasxt-CDaSd-gnmCog", "text": "The place has gotten quite a dramatic face-lift. It looks great. I love everything they've done with the place.\n\nI tried the Tip Top Burger and the chili. The burger was fine, but not spectacular. The chili was really freaking delicious, though. I would highly recommend grabbing a bowl. \n\nThe space is pretty small, but there is actually a lot of seating. It does get pretty loud though. The staff members were all very nice and did a great job. The bitchy people  next to us were treated a lot nicer than they deserved. A waiter mixed up an order and was very apologetic and quickly resolved the issue.\n\nOverall, I'm happy that the place is finally open. A welcome addition to the neighborhood.", "business_id": "JJFoeKZXgi2_LeECDMkkoQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "em6GWyKHpHBjRZg5G9o8dQ", "review_id": "Y6VIXA_uUCRuJsCvQrEUrQ", "text": "I love that the best of this classic Wisconsin tavern was preserved whilst providing a much-needed facelift. It's a great addition to the neighborhood.\n\nWe were there the week it opened and I enjoyed a few creative cocktails. My husband, a beer aficionado, loved the beer list, which includes 2 nitro taps.\n\nWe were there again last night with friends for the fish fry. When I read the menu, I was intrigued by the Rooster sandwich, which is essentially a BLT + fried egg. I'm so glad I tried this instead of the fish because it was really good. It's such a large sandwich, though, it is probably better to split with a friend. I can't believe I'm going to write this, but there may have been TOO much bacon (although I managed to eat the entire thing)! If you love bacon, this is the sandwich for you!\n\nMy husband had the fish, which was a nice piece of walleye and perfectly fried. He doesn't normally like cole slaw but specifically noted how much he liked the slaw. He also liked the tartar sauce, and said it was enhanced with dill.\n\nWe live less than 2 miles from Tip Top, so we look forward to spending more time there, especially when we can bike there during warmer months!", "business_id": "JJFoeKZXgi2_LeECDMkkoQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "vQlOsQE_cSxAn6cLpjMExg", "review_id": "GBxn3_ld8ZG_E-FIYLZ7DA", "text": "I could say \"This is a tip top spot!\" but that would be CHEESY and my New Year's resolution 23 years ago was to avoid such things.\n\nANYways. I definitely liked the ambiance of this space a lot. A charming neighborhood bar with horizontal narrow wood paneling, lower lighting, tiled floor, tin ceiling, and a very pretty border/trim around the ceiling. Being a small-ish space with lower ceilings and hard floors, it does get a bit noisy when the place fills up so best to beat the rush if you're sensitive to that sort of thing. Also, it's another CASH ONLY spot so be sure to stock up or else they have an ATM on site.\n\nMy co-workers and I headed here for drinks one Friday. The place seemed to have a \"must order food\" policy in order to be seated at the tables so 15 of us frustratingly spent a bit of time crowded at the entrance, downing beers, trying to decide if we should move on. Fortunately, I think the staff finally figured out that two beers basically equals the cost of a sandwich (so what's the difference) and we got a nice row of tables.  Whew!  The place was definitely running a wait by 6:30pm so, again, head out early/late!\n\nThe Mister and I headed here at 6pm on a Saturday and were able to snag the last open table in the place. The beer list is good and reasonably priced ($4).  The menu offers burgers, apps, and sandwiches and sports several vegetarian options. Mr. had the special (Walleye sandwich) which he enjoyed while I had the Seitan Philly ($8.95), also tasty. We started with the cheese curds ($5.95) which were yummy. I'd previously had the kettle chips/dip, which were just that, chips/dip, nothing fancy and the fried pickles which weren't my favorite... \n\nAll in all I really liked the ambiance (but I'd go early so I can hear better) and appreciate the reasonably priced & yummy options for both vegetarians and carnivores.  I hope they are able to work out the kinks along the way (i.e., must order food to get a seat policy) but overall think this is a very nice addition to the neighborhood.", "business_id": "JJFoeKZXgi2_LeECDMkkoQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "P6XNh69c0iv_DDUkIdC2gA", "review_id": "QixjnSt2Dg54c5BNih_ouw", "text": "Small but high-quality menu selections with locally sourced foods. Good value for what you get.  Great selection of microbrew beers. Our waiter was very attentive and a nice guy.\n \nTheTip Top Tavern has opened again after a major remodel. It was well worth the wait. It is now cozy, cute, and tiny. \n\nGreat for those who prefer unique destinations over corporate chains.", "business_id": "JJFoeKZXgi2_LeECDMkkoQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "1gJ47KjwjZcavLmKr5G9dw", "review_id": "fKjfquUeCQSkU2O-iGGSFw", "text": "Went here for the first time last night.   Cozy is the first word that comes to mind.  The food we tried was a mixed bag.  Sweet potato fries were waffle-style, and not very sweet potato-ey.  The fried pickles had a nice spicy kick, and the Green Chili Mac & Cheese hit the spot.  Savory, creamy and spicy.  About a dozen great beers on tap, and nicely-priced and delicious cocktails.\n\nBut I think I'd still rather just go to Mickey's!", "business_id": "JJFoeKZXgi2_LeECDMkkoQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mUz5ZRBbnRPS_KFzmqzvQQ", "review_id": "zV6RnA8I6PN6xH3tzrsN6w", "text": "I love the Tip Top.  I have eaten here half a dozen times and everything has been delicious and reasonable.  The drinks and the wine selection are great for a bar of it's size and the owner is fantastic!  I especially recommend the pastrami reuben.", "business_id": "JJFoeKZXgi2_LeECDMkkoQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W0q0-VOTmPx4lYtpxI84IQ", "review_id": "sh79IkHHYaiwlJ05tJx4Sw", "text": "Stopped by for a late meal on a Thursday night and the place was quite lively, but there were still a few tables open.  The servers all seemed to be having a good time and took excellent care of us, checking in just enough but not too much.  \n\nThe menu is small, but has something for everyone.  We tried the carnitas - flavorful and tender - and a burger - expertly seasoned and juicy.  Both were slightly overcooked: the burger arrived more medium rare than the requested rare, and on the carnitas the yolk of one fried egg was deliciously soft, while the other was just a bit too set.  However the high quality ingredients and delightful flavors evened out any imperfections.  The drink menu was well rounded and we enjoyed both the beer and cocktails.  \n\nThe small touches in design elevate the interior from the ordinary in an entirely pleasing way.  Tip Top is a great addition to the neighborhood and I look forward to enjoying it again soon.", "business_id": "JJFoeKZXgi2_LeECDMkkoQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y_FoL3sc9vdjwwzthw8qBA", "review_id": "BsYmgC-hjTCuLtm7ioHOtA", "text": "I never set foot in the old Tip Top so couldn't attest to the transformation which I hear is remarkable.\n\nWhat I can say is this is my favorite all-around bar. Justin is a good down to earth guy. Even when it's busy he takes time to talk and makes custom drinks. I can definitely say Tip Top has the best mixed drinks in town. Add the tasteful decor and the decent pub food and this is one of the best neighborhood/dive bars in Madison.", "business_id": "JJFoeKZXgi2_LeECDMkkoQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Tsk86ph3PVTICNzeiDdyFg", "review_id": "72zND9_nLw3O9CEZqk5eXA", "text": "I came in yesterday with a pretty big group of ten plus we sat on the patio which was very nice. The waitress was very polite and was checking on us pretty consistently :).  This was the first time I had been there since it was redone and I really liked how it looked.  My friend and I tried the Chipotle Chicken and Wild Rice soup it was so delicious even on that very hot day so kudos to that!  I also tried one of the fried pickles with the sauce it came with it was also very good! Had a good time here.", "business_id": "JJFoeKZXgi2_LeECDMkkoQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "3S9xerPSu6VYdVjn-boujg", "review_id": "9tsX6wQOlZCExseRHgsh2w", "text": "Love!   We will be back, and back often.  As our summer Saturday dining trek continues this is the epitome of what we want.  A local joint, that just makes you comfortable and glad to be out.\n\nArrived about 6:30 on a Saturday, and found our way to the new back patio.  A couple of larger groups, but plenty of choice of seating.  Found our table, and service was immediate-friendly, attentive, and just exceptional.  KR had barely ordered and couldn't stop gushing about her love of this place.  \nWe started with the fried pickles, based on previous reviews, and they were perfectly done.\nKR had the Rooster sandwich and enjoyed it so much, she only offered me a tiny bite, As I'm unable to order the same, I was forced to the Tip Top burger, and was not disappointed.  Perfectly done, and flavor throughout.\nAfter another beverage, and just enjoying the evening, we got our check and headed out.\nThanks to other reviews, we knew CASH only, but there is an ATm, so heads up!\n\nPerfect, exactly what we wanted, and this sets the bar for us for the balance of our summer Saturday dining trek.", "business_id": "JJFoeKZXgi2_LeECDMkkoQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "wE7kSbc96IIXpQxJgLrGMQ", "review_id": "jqDx57o4CIvM3xF0XbcABg", "text": "We've been coming here since January 2014 and have never been disappointed. I usually order the catfish po' boy, but alas it has been taken off the menu. No worries, it turns out that a new addition, the Tuna So Gouda, is also a winner. Not too mayonnaise-y, the flavors are capers, dijon mustard and basil. Served on rye, it's a big win.\n\nThe beer list isn't huge but it's got all the best of the bunch and changes often. The noise level can be challenging, given the small size of the place and the fact that it's usually packed. \n\nLove the interior, very art deco-ish in blues, greens and golds, warm and inviting. The service is friendly, attentive and prompt. The fried pickles are a must-have appetizer, they're slices rather than spears, and the batter is a light tempura style. They're served with the Tip Top sauce, a spicy sriracha aeoli. Delish. Had me wishing for another round :-)\n\nThey were surprisingly not busy last night probably due to the extensive road work currently happening right in front and all around the building. Now would be a great time to check them out if you haven't, it will be quieter and no waiting.", "business_id": "JJFoeKZXgi2_LeECDMkkoQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "JUNQVPCb3gPG0JMQUgUhOA", "text": "Time for an update, as it's been 6 months since my initial review, and I've revisited at least 15 times since then.\n\n+ The atmosphere can't be beat. Love the space.\n- Still quite noisy; certain voices (and annoying laughs) seem to really carry here\n\n+ The staff is excellent; honest, helpful, friendly, courteous - truly professional\n\n+ Beer list remains nearly identical to what it was 6 months ago, and that's OK by me\n+ Several taps on nitrogen - yummmmmmm\n\n+ Now has outdoor patio behind the bar\n\n+ The food is superb\n+ Fried pickles - get them. (oh, and you're welcome)\n+ Sandwiches - all are outstanding\n+ Fish fry is very, very solid\n\n+ Onsite ATM with reasonable service fee\n- Cash only\n\nRemains one of my very favorite places to visit.", "business_id": "JJFoeKZXgi2_LeECDMkkoQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ibeYRWmFst05FZfo5vo_aQ", "review_id": "90RmNLoduOm6eNFMZjji8A", "text": "Finally go to the Tip Top last night for dinner and had a great experience.  Great job with the remodel, and the outdoor patio is very nice as they put up a high enough fence to block the street and make it private, but it is lareg enough to be fun.\n  Excellent liquor and beer selections at reasonable prices.  Food was way better than expected - huge portions, excellent quality, and nicely different than the usual Madtown fare.  \n\nWe had fried pickles which were done with tempura batter so they were not heavy and the slight sweetness of the batter nicely offset the brininess of the pickles.  Huge basket with a great home made dipping sauce ( a remoulade) as well.   Then, thank God cause it is also big, we split a plate of two pepper mac 'n cheese, which was cooked perfectly and the jalapenos were offset perfectly by the poblanos for a flavorful balance.  \n\nTwelve taps, good cocktails, great service and a friendly atmosphere.  Hope you do well Tip Top!", "business_id": "JJFoeKZXgi2_LeECDMkkoQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "rH51QKuwS545sv4QQ45s8Q", "review_id": "BAbaIXoWu2EwCVgO5Tsf3w", "text": "I walked by this gym many times thinking it was mostly a boxing place because that's what you see from the street but in the back of the boxing rings is where all the cardio and weight machines are. This is a super cool, friendly, neighborhood gym. No frills but everything you need is there. Staff is super helpful and easily approachable, always goes out of their way to make you comfortable and at ease. They have the typical cardio stuff and tons of weight stuff, also a tanning bed and tanning sessions are priced right. No signup, enrollment or membership fees, and no contracts ! I also appreciated the lack of sales pitch, no hard sell here ! As a female member I feel totally safe in there, the East Side location and parking are convenient, and the neighborhood is very cool.", "business_id": "LkFYWBEdmHE05UkfIkK4EA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XDY6OPZWLIKEjBDCflxvww", "review_id": "3kgrhfHUZ7YDLlCXciAJUg", "text": "I love this place. I'm a competitive powerlifter, so when I'm looking for a gym while traveling I am very focused on the strength training equipment. While Ford's equipment is largely dated, it is functional and there are many options for free weight and machine work (if machine work is your bag). Squat racks are lovely, benches are adequate if a little worn, and there's generally enough room to get your work done. Everyone I ran across in my four or five days of lifting there while in town was absolutely friendly. I normally lift in a large, impersonal university gym in which everyone does his or her best to ignore one another, so I actually found this kind of surprising (and nice). $7/day is a very reasonable rate for daily visits and they have a 15-visit punch card for $90--again, reasonable if you're looking for a travel situation with a good gym. Hours are generally pretty solid throughout the week. Looking forward to lifting there again in a few weeks.", "business_id": "LkFYWBEdmHE05UkfIkK4EA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eTXkTYX1qQRunAhAlxDLSg", "review_id": "VJ-KEXKoTvuDLPi8fCQRUg", "text": "Weight equipment, cleanly, great and knowledgeable staff. Excellent boxing program.", "business_id": "LkFYWBEdmHE05UkfIkK4EA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sRzJNAkaxw4oIdvt1SbhNg", "review_id": "I9RH5MSiTx_-HEGCTLoP3A", "text": "I love this friendly, neighborhood gym. It has everything you could want - cardio, weights, machines, trainers, power-lifting/strong man equipment, boxing, plus yoga and martial arts classes upstairs. This old-school gym is all about working out!  :-)", "business_id": "LkFYWBEdmHE05UkfIkK4EA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pKFvfyVSAvv-jsoQf_Hjog", "review_id": "wID8E0Ypt1jwMqnYtPWdTw", "text": "I have been a member of this gym on and off for the last several years.  My only complaint is that they only have one location.  No frills, no 'health club' feel and nobody bothering you about anything.  There is more than enough machines, racks, etc to be able to get a great workout in.  Waiting for equipment is rare.  Show up, get strong, leave, repeat.", "business_id": "LkFYWBEdmHE05UkfIkK4EA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bUrgwAqmdxx02ZTneV1OWg", "review_id": "FvS3lM0RaNRPkH5rc-LM7w", "text": "Best gym I ever worked out in. Period. I would've renewed my membership in a heartbeat had I not moved out of state this past Summer.\n\nThe best part about the place is the atmosphere. No TVs, no frills, brick walls. People are there to improve their bodies and health and most are serious and focused, but the people I've interacted with have been real down-to-earth and friendly. And it's not just for powerlifters and bodybuilders. I've seen all types (genders, ages, body types, fitness levels), there. However, I have to say that seeing a guy bench 500 or deadlift 14 plates definitely makes you want to put 100% into your own workouts.", "business_id": "LkFYWBEdmHE05UkfIkK4EA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UJP3jPnR70Kbhm44QeCnXA", "review_id": "xQ3pE8LjO4kx6s9OsVADSA", "text": "I started going here on and off about eight years ago. The pizza is the best, but the burgers (veggie and regular) are very good as well. It's bar food at its very best. Hot chips with dipping sauce are good too! There's often bands on the weekends, and the occasional lesbian after bowling league get together, but not angry, man-hating, shemales. Quite a few different groups of people get together for good beer, food and music at reasonable prices.", "business_id": "KHOHjA8HOcTlFBCtMQFv8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bDk2XvjJlK8fsiL6C1HpEg", "review_id": "bIFx_-eydtWPcpIwoM8R9Q", "text": "Grade: B Slow to no service - no big deal. Great, inexpensive food. Warning: Do not make eye contact with the angry trustfund hippies lurking about here. Enjoy!", "business_id": "KHOHjA8HOcTlFBCtMQFv8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T-cUv61p6nQoxqjJju5XWA", "review_id": "BaxFxbyGVSEeETQ-EnS67A", "text": "Some of the best bar food in the state.  Burgers and Pizza are always a fantastic choice.  Entertainment is hit or miss, but at least they have some.  However, my favorite reason to go here is it serves the coldest tap beer ever!!!", "business_id": "KHOHjA8HOcTlFBCtMQFv8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Dn6Pq8bXIHZarMSy6hRWdg", "review_id": "1rykzn2qfUL7IUWHcrG_jg", "text": "Pretty cool neighborhood bar that's a lot more than just a bar.  I mean, at dinnertime on Friday night there were families eating here with lots of kids.  That's kind of weird to me.  First, I wouldn't think it would be appropriate to take young kids to a bar.  Second, I don't really want to be around kids when I go to a bar.  But everyone seemed to be perfectly happy with it, so that makes me the odd man out.  \n\nWe had burgers, and they were pretty good.  The menu had all the usual pub grub, and they also make pizzas.  Many people were eating them, but we didn't try it, so, shrug.  We also had cheese curds.  They were, well, cheese curds... (I'm sorry, I'm not a huge fan, so I can't tell the quality).  \n\nOne weird thing was that you had to go up to the side of the bar to place your order.  This made it confusing how to leave a tip.  On the table, or with the person you placed the order with?  \n\nOverall, we enjoyed it here, but we probably wouldn't come back during dinner hour, as the atmosphere was a bit weird for us.", "business_id": "KHOHjA8HOcTlFBCtMQFv8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "fcjZqz5cS_JU8e4tpmeqqA", "review_id": "afDppzp7ja5QlND9P-q9yQ", "text": "I go to the Harmony for their delicious walnut burgers . . . or I order take out when I don't feel like sitting in a really dark bar at 1pm in the afternoon. The Harmony is super laid back, full of young and old, the noon drinkers and the nearly dead. The bartenders are nice, they have a pool table and juke box, a few tv's.... \n\nI would say it's definitely more of an older crowd/neighborhood bar feel, which is pretty refreshing from the bars full of dbags on State Street. The Harmony is a solid bar.", "business_id": "KHOHjA8HOcTlFBCtMQFv8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Dn6Pq8bXIHZarMSy6hRWdg", "review_id": "j2I7Iia6Jn9ycBRz4HT0og", "text": "I just want to mention that we came back on a Sunday afternoon at around 8:30.  We ordered burgers and cheese curds.  They tasted a lot like burgers and cheese curds.  I also don't think the prices are that great on further reflection.  6 dollars for a stinkin cheeseburger?  That's not great...  3 dollars for a pabst?  \n\nBut the place was kid free this time.  That's nice.  \n\nI would give higher ratings, but some drunk regular yelled at us for ordering from the menu instead of the \"board.\"  Unpleasant.", "business_id": "KHOHjA8HOcTlFBCtMQFv8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "TbHxEHtJc2gLVX-f_YUhhQ", "review_id": "FKO2p0P_rTvKzpxO9U83ZQ", "text": "Harmony, I blame you for my insatiable craving for a walnut burger coupled with your hot blue cheese chips and a Spotted Cow.\n\nOh.My.God. Fantastic!!!\n\nHarmony is also great as a local hang out with the neighborhood guys and gals. Super comfy atmosphere, live music, & clean bathrooms.\n\nAll very good.", "business_id": "KHOHjA8HOcTlFBCtMQFv8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "2OquMv5WPNNrRX3hTGJhYg", "review_id": "RgjKUC7_lwG6S3kd84yLIg", "text": "The Harmony - or the Har Bar as my friends call it, is always an inviting and friendly place to have a beer.  It's a neighborhood bar in the truest sense of the word, locals walk and bike to the place which is situated in one of the greatest areas of Madison.  The food is really nice, an up-scaled bar menu.  The signature dish, the \"Walnut Burger\" is truly fantastic.  Forget about it as a meat-alternative, this burger is a unique creation all its own that will make you have desperate cravings.  The space is large, divided in two, one half the main bar area and the other a large space with family-style tables where groups gather and bands sometimes play at night.  Here you will find the livers of the pure Madison lifestyle celebrating their lives.  These people are happy and they might just make you happy too.", "business_id": "KHOHjA8HOcTlFBCtMQFv8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "f3M4q4OFzXPyD3pNga9bIg", "review_id": "ru0twsfGyG3A-xXd5QRpwQ", "text": "The hubby and I always default to Harmony Bar when we have a craving for a good burger and a local brew (even before noon). My favorite is the blue burger-a burger smothed in blue cheese and all the traditional toppings. The pizzas are worth waiting for-check on the days and times they'll make a pizza for you.\nAs always a smoke free environment is worth driving to Madison for.", "business_id": "KHOHjA8HOcTlFBCtMQFv8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xFO43N0CS65lrtfp0hE6Sw", "review_id": "fpDyFM1PG9lV0Dn-5QkRjg", "text": "I'm not a local, which means I don't really understand the appeal of the Harmony. \n\nHot chips and dip? I'll eat 'em, but they're not the stuff dreams are made of. \n\nOld-school cafeteria-style tables? Dim lighting, rickety tables and chairs? Kids (like, aged 6 and under) running wild and telling my group of adults to stop swearing? Guess I'm just a snob. \n\nOn the plus side, gin & tonics were $3 each on a Friday night.", "business_id": "KHOHjA8HOcTlFBCtMQFv8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "O0lAQazaL-veJv8FCux37Q", "review_id": "8nbFWgAv3yRndH0sQiMkHA", "text": "Oh how I miss you, Harmony Bar!  I never miss a chance to grab a walnut burger and hot chips when I'm back in town.  \n\nThis is just a wonderful neighborhood bar.  The food is still \"bar\" food but it's quality, tasty and made fresh to order.  The pizza is good, too.  Good beer selection and a truly local atmosphere.  The Harmony fits right into the vibe of the neighborhood.\n\nOh how I miss you, Harmony Bar!", "business_id": "KHOHjA8HOcTlFBCtMQFv8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zMzVLKJ-cC14zRrF0ogEkQ", "review_id": "tBhl73KuBGKqwkPgf8ldqg", "text": "I like bars that are a little rough around the edges, but they don't usually have good food.  Harmony, on the other hand, manages to come through quite nicely in the food department.\n\nI had a walnut burger and an order of their potato chips which they apparently make fresh.  The burger was great.  Large but not too large, a little bit messy, and just the right amount of toppings.  The chips were great too... at first.  Though I have to say that they started to feel a bit heavy about half way through.  They're still good, just be warned that if you eat an entire thing of chips your heart might explode.", "business_id": "KHOHjA8HOcTlFBCtMQFv8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 7, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "vV1UJhJbLn-0uJiP15Pr2A", "review_id": "RmJJtsEAlPCQPXb2rcLsvg", "text": "If I could give the Harmony less than one star, I would. I live in the Shenk-Atwood neighborhood, so I'm not writing as an outsider. I've been to the Harmony many times, but I'm finally done being abused by the notoriously unfriendly owner, bartenders and waitstaff at the Harmony. The Harmony is worse than Seinfeld's Soup Nazi because there's no irony or humor in being treated the way the employees here treat their customers. \n\nI won't get into specifics. I can only say that I take pride in my neighborhood. My wife and I frequent those establishments that understand that they are part of a community and treat their paying customers as such. The Harmony is a black mark on our neighborhood, and I am ashamed that unsuspecting visitors to the quaint east side should have to endure the abusive, disrespectful and generally unapologetic service at this establishment. If you scroll down you'll read other comments about the owner's girlfriend who is now manager. The last time I was in there with a group of friends, she couldn't have been more rude or insulting. When we all said we wouldn't be back, she merely shrugged her shoulders. \n\nIf you're visiting the East Side, there are plenty of other places that serve great food with friendly service. Alchemy, Mickey's, Wilson's, The Weary Traveller all come to mind as places that will make you feel and taste the love on the East Side.  If you're a masochist, be sure to head on over The Harmony for your daily dose of abuse. \n\nYou've been warned. You certainly won't catch me sitting at this bar ever again.", "business_id": "KHOHjA8HOcTlFBCtMQFv8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VFtowXFF5K8GDBsGHTzsAg", "review_id": "8jgW2EF3RQnijDLh6mHJaw", "text": "The unfriendly atmosphere at The Harmony Bar is its biggest failing.  At first I thought it was just sarcastic \"Soup Nazi\" humor, but soon realized that the prevalent hostile attitude there is genuine and that it trickles down from management to employees, customers, and even performers.  I've seen bar managers there either berate customers directly or berate the bartenders who then have to try very hard not to pass that negativity on to customers.\n\nAlso, it's downright embarrassing to be an audience member there when the bar mistreats the band.  I once saw a Harmony bar manager preempt an encore performance by turning on the overhead lights, jumping up on the stage, and literally grabbing the mike from a performer to announce that the show's over and that everybody has to finish their drinks and leave.  I was floored.  It was the first time I'd ever seen anyone kick a band off the stage just because they wanted to close their bar early.  \n\nThe kitchen staff works hard, and the food is decent.  Unfortunately, this is the only bar I've ever been to in Madison where I've been asked to pay for my dinner tab up front.  (There are lots of other bars that also don't take credit cards, but they still let you run a tab.) It made me wonder if they didn't trust me to close out my tab or if they were hoping my tip would be better prior to experiencing their poor service.\n\nIn short, even on occasions when they book national acts, it's not worth going there if you're going to encounter hostility when you want something from the bar.  There are too many other fun places to go in Madison for anyone to have to put up with the miserable buzz killing atmosphere that prevails at The \"Harmony\".", "business_id": "KHOHjA8HOcTlFBCtMQFv8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kj18hvJRPLepZPNL7ySKpg", "review_id": "BHNuIL_ATLA7r_LtHV0Etg", "text": "Burgers are awesome whether you go walnut or regular. Prompt, attentive staff. Great beers on tap. No snobs and the place has a sense of humor about itself. It's good stuff.", "business_id": "KHOHjA8HOcTlFBCtMQFv8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vfzGCNlUj8e_v0CsDzsf7w", "review_id": "SwATwgb6-TiO449csOwyfA", "text": "This is where YELP gets odd - any idea the demographics for the other reviewers? \n\nAs a neighborhood bar, yes you are expected to behave - and geez, not having easy tabs going and having to pay as you go may be a pain. But really?! there's a cash machine right next to the pool table. Do the owners have a right to close down when it's bar time, indeed. \n\nWhat a bunch of whinners!\n\nDrinks are served well and timely. Food is good. Better than good - hot, made to order, and fresh. \n\nKids are expected to behave (and ours have been reminded as have we - good for all). Do we go there for yummy, fun times with friends, yes! Are we grateful a local, privately owned business maintains it's unique flavors. Yes! \n\nCheers to the Harmony!", "business_id": "KHOHjA8HOcTlFBCtMQFv8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "v3dbIu8qB2FuOJHOv_ZJrA", "review_id": "oizT1ciLi1wDpON6AwZm0Q", "text": "The Harmony grows on you. For a bar of its kind (neighborhood, slightly older demographics on the whole, cheapish), the food is great. \n\nI am addicted to the walnut burger with cheese. It is vegetarian and one of two or three dishes I'll really miss when I leave Madison. The chips and blue cheese dip are also awesome. I've tried many other dishes on the menu, and the Harmony is great about having fresh specials, many of which are vegetarian. They've all been good to great.\n\nI love sitting at the bar. This is a bar that no matter your gender, you can go and eat alone at and not feel odd or out of place. The bartenders (who function as servers) are neither overly friendly nor out of sight. They are attentive, but leave you appropriately alone while you are eating and drinking.\n\nAlthough I don't have kids, I am often with those who have them, and this is a great place to bring kids. They can run around the back room and on Fridays, you'll find lots of other kids. \n\nThis is also a great place to watch sports events. The other week, I called up and asked if the bartenders would put the Tour de France on for me and a couple of friends, and he said yes and gave us free reign of the large-screen tv in the back.\n\nOh yes--bring cash, although there is an ATM if you forget to.", "business_id": "KHOHjA8HOcTlFBCtMQFv8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4yv4bQSnx2R2kzeSo0XJwA", "review_id": "K1RJ_Xu_ugMGVL973SHXVQ", "text": "The perfect place for the near-east side. Good to very good drinks (depending on the bar tender) and yummy pub food -- especially the walnut burger. It has a workaday feel, with a side of liberal politics and an accepting and welcoming attitude. Somehow it's not overpopulated with posers which makes it just about my favorite place in town.", "business_id": "KHOHjA8HOcTlFBCtMQFv8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VFtowXFF5K8GDBsGHTzsAg", "review_id": "9A6dniJdT0p_OnI8l2Y1_A", "text": "I see that all the negative reviews for this business have been flagged. To those thinking of trying this establishment: READ THE FLAGGED REVIEWS. You will have a far more balanced and accurate assessment.", "business_id": "KHOHjA8HOcTlFBCtMQFv8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VeNnKcqsb2Ikq7TGG9Nwpg", "review_id": "BRy1FhTqKn6kxV8HYlW23g", "text": "Attended Harmony bar to watch the Peoples Brothers Band.  The band was great and I was awarded 3rd place in their costume contest.  I ordered several drinks at this establishment and it was never clear to me what the beer selections were. Regardless, the bartenders seemed friendly enough and it was a fun place for a show.", "business_id": "KHOHjA8HOcTlFBCtMQFv8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VFtowXFF5K8GDBsGHTzsAg", "review_id": "U7EiiDXLukxhvrxVFoh3rA", "text": "Who is flagging down all the one-star reviews for The Harmony Bar? To anyone considering patronizing this establishment: read the flagged reviews.", "business_id": "KHOHjA8HOcTlFBCtMQFv8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pOmhEB7tBWhYofKPixLfNw", "review_id": "SStXKSbXo5uaARZw4PN8og", "text": "I've had some decent experiences here throughout my life.  Many friends work there etc.  Good neighborhood spot.  Solid 7/10 bar food that won't blow your mind.  Some servers and bartenders are nicer than others.  Also this place has some good live music and is somewhat famous for blues acts.  It's a good place to go if you live in the hood but I would skip if if you are visiting.", "business_id": "KHOHjA8HOcTlFBCtMQFv8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eIUSiooxdeVSGVgvvAujnA", "review_id": "2bf4LkfWE_xKXCY_qf2QKQ", "text": "I would go here all of the time when my boyfriend was at UW.  So good, smells like an old bar.  A real old fashioned wooden bar soaked in booze.  I love it.\n\nHas a pool table and most of all the 5 star rating is for the walnut burger.  I use to be a vegetarian and I would dream about eating that thing, better than meat any day of the week.\n\nI use to use to...\n  \n\nGood times :)", "business_id": "KHOHjA8HOcTlFBCtMQFv8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o68xAKfxlcHON16s4mS04A", "review_id": "z_oGAkNSRQH8OZdielbCgg", "text": "I had a walnut burger coupled with your hot blue cheese chips...it was ok.", "business_id": "KHOHjA8HOcTlFBCtMQFv8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8LSbsAOT7t8WAXvc14o6fw", "review_id": "60dRGitys2WuPbHWx_63Zw", "text": "This is a classic Wisconsin Tavern and I enjoyed watching football at the Harmony.  No bullshit here.", "business_id": "KHOHjA8HOcTlFBCtMQFv8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r-3EeNBTgY9tNZwyU7N4PQ", "review_id": "ysLCwqDQQWSpcNdgQ8GSqA", "text": "The service is absolutely horrible. The staff is rude and acts put out by your mere presence!", "business_id": "KHOHjA8HOcTlFBCtMQFv8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "3TOyQn-T7Dz4YCCQxfHIoA", "text": "Ventured in to the Harmony to celebrate the closing of my new house; turns out it's located about 1.5 blocks from my new pad, so I have a feeling I'll be getting more familiar with The Harmony.\n\nWhat a cool place. Awesome bar, plenty of seating, live music (although with a cover charge...boo), great beer selection, and really solid food.\n\nI tried the classic cheeseburger; patties were hand-formed and cooked to a perfect medium. Cheese curds came from a bag, but were some of the better ones I've ever tried. The house-made pub chips were excellent.\n\nA small group of us ate and drank for a few hours; the total tab came to just over $60, which is an absolute bargain. Service was prompt and efficient, making for a great overall experience.\n\nI'll be back (a lot)!\n\nOh, and check out the daily food specials - looks like they have some inventive and interesting options!", "business_id": "KHOHjA8HOcTlFBCtMQFv8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o46EXQpXhenCTs6RU51CSA", "review_id": "gxGuk_EtYbPah6EyAyRDpA", "text": "Great local place in the Atwood neighborhood. Pizzas are amazing, as are the pretzels. Keith and staff do a great job. Plenty of local brews on tap.", "business_id": "KHOHjA8HOcTlFBCtMQFv8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oXUNp_ozKepg1Ni9Tp-HXA", "review_id": "FR7AlW5zE5SeAN-qOi5R1Q", "text": "I'm truly a carnivore at heart, but the walnut burger at The Harmony is quite spectacular & totally unique - great flavor, great texture and totally satisfying. Paired with a side of hot chips & blue cheese dip, you've got a delicious and memorable meal.", "business_id": "KHOHjA8HOcTlFBCtMQFv8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "QBKzfolWUTa0Ka9ujSm4gw", "review_id": "vnJBM5LuavWG_ZSxC_nfrQ", "text": "This is my neighborhood bar. It is dependable and predictable. My favorite dish is the chicken breast plate with the Asian noodles. The chicken is moist and flavorful every time. I love their homemade chips with blue cheese but I try to steer clear. I always pray that someone else at the table will order them and I can sneak a few . Stolen food has no calories... Really.", "business_id": "KHOHjA8HOcTlFBCtMQFv8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_-lv9KF48C9wxQYvPwcqqw", "review_id": "AJ-DH5bm6zKiMDIQFYySRQ", "text": "This is one of those places that you  feel welcome and relaxed as soon as you get there. I enjoy the food, the walnut burger was super different and interesting, and although I prefer the beef it was fun to try something different.\nThe rest of the food was as good as bar food gets, but the staff and general feel of the bar (I love the old school jukebox!) makes it 5 stars for me.", "business_id": "KHOHjA8HOcTlFBCtMQFv8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "b2z-VskoGBHP9IjVvDM_kw", "review_id": "wWuYYKtORMNvkFl_FpBk7Q", "text": "First rate bar food, better than many restaurants and priced right. You cant go wrong. Under new ownership but this hasn't affected quality. Great blues bar too.", "business_id": "KHOHjA8HOcTlFBCtMQFv8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rrwKynfpsGGxPLWY31PLkw", "review_id": "A4iEdfzCtGXHhUdV-Wtm7g", "text": "Good bar food. Cash only . Seat yourself first come first sere. The walnut burger was decent and had the warm chips and blue cheese dips was not bad . Very cozy place with banquet style seating.", "business_id": "KHOHjA8HOcTlFBCtMQFv8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vZ4JPLJSVT9isf_LfkIoqg", "review_id": "p2ydbHeaOuA0d27zMnc0gw", "text": "Beer selection is ok. Good room for seeing bands - sound was great. However, majority of the male staff here is unapologetically rude & disrespectful. Aging sports neanderthals that could care less that you're there.  \n\nDon't waste your time - spend your money at Mickey's Tavern or Crystal Corner instead.", "business_id": "KHOHjA8HOcTlFBCtMQFv8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "9CphPgXVmOjFjOuLMTyvbw", "review_id": "wMB3cI3-xhxM_BpmppY9RQ", "text": "I've been to the Harmony several times before, but last night was the first time I've been there for live music, and also the first time I tried their famed Walnut Burger.\n\nFirst, you should know that the Harmony is indeed a bar. If you go expecting an upscale \"gastro-pub\" experience of chic bar food, then you will be disappointed. There are no waiters, and you seat yourself. You order food and drinks at the bar, and  a food runner brings out your order when it's ready. Its got a dive bar atmosphere, and the interior is pretty run down. \n\nAfter fighting for a table due to the crowd that was rapidly accumulating in anticipation of that evening's band, my friends and I perused the menu. It contains primarily stereotypical bar food (burgers, fries, onion rings, etc), but there are a few exceptions. There are several vegetarian options, including veggie nachos, so if you're a non meat eater, you would probably find lots of things to order at The Harmony. Most notably, The Harmony offers a walnut burger. I'm told they're famous for it, so I ordered the walnut burger with blue cheese and a side of homemade potato chips with \"Bleu Cheese Dip\". (What can I say, I really, really love Blue Cheese!) It took awhile for the food to come out, so we drank beer while we waited. Our table of about 10 people ordered 3 pitchers to share. I am not sure what all of them were, but in honor of the WI bar experience, I stuck to PBR. It was as good as PBR can be.\n\nOnto the food: The blue cheese walnut burger came topped with a creamy blue cheese sauce in addition to blue cheese crumbles, rather than plain blue cheese crumbles like I had been anticipating. It also came with onion, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. The lettuce and tomato were exceptionally fresh and ripe looking. I was really impressed, especially by the tomato (it was actually red!). I bit into it and was immediately transported to blue cheese heaven. It was fantastic. I will qualify this praise with the statement that the reason I loved this burger so much was largely a result of the copious blue cheese flavor. I am not sure the walnut burger itself was why it tasted so great. The chips were also awesome. They arrived piping hot. Some were crunchy and others were chewier. It was clear that they were made to order. The Bleu Cheese Dip they came with was similar to what came on my burger, and as a result, was amazing. \n\nWe ate as the band played and just reveled in how fun the whole experience was. By the way, the band was great! It was a Rockabilly group called The Fast Clydes. If you like that style of music, I couldn't recommend them more. They had a ton of energy and knew how to work the crowd. I had a blast. \n\nAll this said, there are a few things that I think The Harmony could improve upon. First off, the tables in the main dining area are plastic. They're the exact same tables that you played beer pong on in college. I feel like The Harmony excels in spite of its dive bar atmosphere, and not necessarily because of it. Therefore, if they invested just a little bit of money to spruce up the interior, I think they would see a return. The Atwood area is still rocking that hippie vibe, for sure, but more and more, I am noticing newer and more upscale establishments. To me, that says that there's probably a market for it and the times, they are a changin'. Also, I don't mind ordering food and drinks at the bar. However, I think The Harmony would benefit from offering table service, at least during shows on Friday and Saturday night. I have only ever been to The Harmony with a group, and it sucks to have to walk away from the conversation to get another beer, a process which can take 10 or 15 minutes if it's crowded. All-in-all, these drawbacks are minor, and I'll be back at The Harmony many times this summer!", "business_id": "KHOHjA8HOcTlFBCtMQFv8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "XjaAm3x_7u4Otc-DG-buvA", "text": "It's been nearly a year since I've become somewhat of a \"regular\" here, so it's probably time for an update.\n\n+ New ownership/management, effective sometime late last year\n+ Same 'ole Harmony - big bar, plenty of seating, plenty of televisions\n\n+ Decent tap list, ever-changing, although staples remain constant (Cow, PBR, Bells)\n+ Appetizers are where it's at here. Pub chips, curds, etc - all are very good\n\n- Specials are hit-or-miss; some are great, some are a bit less than great\n- Pizzas; I'm not a huge fan of them. Too much cheese, sweet sauce, and just not super stellar. Pricey, to boot.\n\n- Last visit was a bit funky, quite literally. It was quite sultry inside; as if the A/C wasn't on, or couldn't keep up. Then the Harmony's softball team arrived, fresh from an evening of playing... and the place started to funk-up, odor-wise. Adding insult to injury, the bar staff and kitchen became overwhelmed... I sort of agree with Chopper C's assessment of the male bartenders - they're quite surly and often seem very perterbed, especially when the place is busy like it was earlier this week. \n\n+ Pub chips were great, as usual\n+ Marinated salmon Cesar salad was good; salmon a bit over-cooked and grey, but still tasty\n+ Whitehouse Smoked Turkey sandwich was outstanding\n\n- Cash only\n- No Fish Fry on Fridays\n- Odd hours/conditions around pizza availability", "business_id": "KHOHjA8HOcTlFBCtMQFv8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Oa4v52MkTTk1w5zCDuu1Qw", "review_id": "zLo4IFpXT3FeektU2iAkXQ", "text": "This is a dank little place! And I don't mean that in stoner-speak.  It is literally a dank, dank, little place.  Granted, I'm from Californy and I'm not used to the drippy August humidity that was in effect when I visited, but wowzers was it steamy and dank in there.\n\nThere was an impressive assortment of vinyl for sale! I found quite a few little gems.  If you've got itchy, black tips, then definitely stroll through there.  It is an interesting digging experience! \n\nIf you're sensitive to inhaling mildew and perhaps exotic molds, then I'd bring some air filtration apparatus along with you.  And the record sleeves on the damper side of the shop had water damage.  Beware!  But check it out.", "business_id": "5tW2BXvINlk5MmiKelcByQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ncOg_qbspzotPVcNyh7gzg", "review_id": "kzKi4gjVG_SfAu36Jy5MEg", "text": "I'll agree with other reviewers that the atmosphere of this store may be pretty off-putting. It's basically just a dimly-lit rundown shack. A few years ago I vowed never to return due to an overwhelming bad odor inside. But I recently tried it one more time and had a better experience. Despite the atmosphere, there are some very interesting records to be found in the collection! Very reasonable prices, and many albums are in very good to great (even excellent) condition. The owner can be quirky, but seems generally friendly and helpful. If you're esp. into older jazz or the \"male & female vocal\" genre, I think you'll find the selection quite interesting. Not too bad for rock and blues either, though that selection seemed a bit more common. Worth the trip for the more adventurous vinyl hunter.", "business_id": "5tW2BXvINlk5MmiKelcByQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UPxpiJXg03SZ1LXPf_bwxQ", "review_id": "tWvrS5PuO8mqNpLe1oWfzA", "text": "damn fine! I was cold as hail in this place, and my fingers got nice and grubby, and the guy working was hella helpful, nice, and knowledgeable. cheap records! hipsters stay away! see you next year Resale! Hope you're still there!!", "business_id": "5tW2BXvINlk5MmiKelcByQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bDk2XvjJlK8fsiL6C1HpEg", "review_id": "HIEAFU2rs01Rf7YaAAFkiw", "text": "Grade: D\n\nYeah, I order my martinis served on the rocks and in goblets... Duh.", "business_id": "ykxf0XiJt-d76dBwfO_yew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p5sBJH43p9PQkhI8NY4Ihw", "review_id": "z3CG-FzVR8Uezf75TQjmSA", "text": "Great food and service.  Thanks.", "business_id": "ykxf0XiJt-d76dBwfO_yew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u_kFEQtddzIbw2855xL-vQ", "review_id": "q1_P58gVSvTQOX2Uam2rkQ", "text": "I stayed away from this chain for years, but after a business trip forced me into their doors multiple nights, I gave my home location another chance.\n\nThe food is predictable but getting more adventurous over the years, and the korean tacos are pretty exotic. I try not to eat here without looking at the nutritional information in advance; the one time I didn't, I ate half an appetizer (loaded baked potatoes) and a salad and found out that was 2100 calories. There were also pretty substantial delays in service. My other half dozen visits have had excellent service and well prepared food. Maybe the staff wasn't at its best because they were here on New Year's Eve?\n\nThough I seldom use it, they have a very nice drink list, especially if you're a fan of tequila. It's also one of the few restaurants I know that offers reward points for eating there. All in all, I choose to go here for a standard night out with people who can't agree on what they want to eat.", "business_id": "ykxf0XiJt-d76dBwfO_yew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_xf2ECTRftPV4bzK4mGYEg", "review_id": "6xdziQ46TZWKBpKQPNCSGw", "text": "The Korean tacos are not half bad, and the kid really likes the burgers.", "business_id": "ykxf0XiJt-d76dBwfO_yew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-0DdjXDUionSn0AX0hv_9g", "review_id": "Lh87ugfAs1qwRUc-SikqLA", "text": "My boyfriend and I went here because we had a $25 gift card and thought we'd get a cheap meal. Too bad TGI Fridays is incredibly overpriced. Maybe it's my own fault for choosing something besides a hamburger, but the pasta dinner I ordered was just awful. It was clearly a frozen meal they just heated up (I asked for no mushrooms and they told me it wasn't possible). I know many restaurants do this, but when I get a $50 bill for food I could have heated up at home it doesn't make me happy. Might as well go to Denny's. Same quality food, way better price.", "business_id": "ykxf0XiJt-d76dBwfO_yew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Fiec-fG39Gkd5mTK5WEi7w", "review_id": "wdZHCNpvuLfs2yNdFS41xw", "text": "I only like this TGIFriday's.  Their service is very good.  I have never had to wait more then 10 minutes to get a table.  The food there is very good.  Always consistent.  I always usually order their House Sirloin-10oz.  It is always juicy and flavorful.  They always keep sodas and other drinks full and their manager always checks on you to make sure that your experience is a good one.  Keep up the good work!!!", "business_id": "ykxf0XiJt-d76dBwfO_yew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kkbu4j2IwfdG_lZvVByFkQ", "review_id": "GkYUFGLqCfsnLk2zpxIx0w", "text": "Great food!  Prices are very reasonable for the amount you get.  Always very busy when I've been in, yet service is still great!", "business_id": "ykxf0XiJt-d76dBwfO_yew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8ITVDdfK07owxCA1x878Vw", "review_id": "Oefpioxzai3PEKsBMQNWEw", "text": "Having been fucked over by U-Haul one too many times, I passed over their convenient downtown locations and headed out to the airport for a recent move.  \n\nThis is how truck rental should be done.  Quick, efficient, clean, reasonably priced. And they had the advantage on U-Haul in that they actually had trucks available.  \n\nOne caveat: moving season in Madison is August and this rental was in November.  That might account for the ease of the transaction.", "business_id": "3m64jZztOV8UnKf0RBGUQA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "28dyDNrL-Jsqv-n6fcuMEQ", "review_id": "_MvGs2nK_Xc3y5YFf8ycxg", "text": "I arrived in Madison about 6:45pm on what was possibly one of the coldest Monday night in Madison this year only to discover that when getting my rental car that they were not allowing customers to pickup their car, instead they had runners getting the cars and letting them warm up before letting customers go out in the -22 below weather. Now I can appreciate that however it shouldn't take nearly 45 minutes to get your car, I watched the rest of the airport clear out while I was left waiting for my rental car. I was very disappointed and was actually the last person waiting in the airport. \n\nBecause of this I think that I will take a direct flight from Saint Louis into Milwaulkee and make the hour drive into Madison. Flying into smaller airports is often frustrating simply because their rental car staff is rather limited, this was a perfect example of a rental gone wrong.", "business_id": "3m64jZztOV8UnKf0RBGUQA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "YJXQrON5IlW-MSibGtNrXw", "review_id": "h2zQPryt_ARvaBCBWkrzxw", "text": "You can do worse than Woody Anne's. Looking like nothing so much as a northwoods WI tavern dropped into near east side Madison, this cozy throwback is a fine place to waste an evening. The drinks are big and strong, the jukebox is better than you'd think, and the clientele is worth the random conversation. Plus the famous shuffleboard table. So, why only three stars? A couple of reasons; first, cramped is a generous way to describe the atmosphere. Second, the beer selection is really not good...unless you're striving for legitimacy with your bottle of Pabst/Schlitz...then, by all means, let your affectations fly. And third, the prices are surprisingly high, which is a problem of perception as much as anything. The \"townie\" atmosphere makes you assume your $20 will last all night with change left over. Not nearly true. The times I've been there, pints were around $4, which isn't bad, but not what you think you'll spend. But, hey, I quibble. Go in on a night Don is working and have him make you the biggest brandy old fashioned you've had in a while. Then have another. Then take a nap on the shuffleboard table.", "business_id": "pSYCSXgabSKKJrIEJG-FLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nqs6Avj7bfyavMUHO0XVBg", "review_id": "FR8IxBKoU7BRI6NLABbqYg", "text": "Love the location - everything about it makes you feel like you are in the middle of WI. Super small inside though.\n\nThe night we were here, they had live music- that was funny. The shuffleboard table is great also.", "business_id": "pSYCSXgabSKKJrIEJG-FLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pOmhEB7tBWhYofKPixLfNw", "review_id": "UNJvn4E8HJdC7bdBX0zVmQ", "text": "Woody Anne's is not the worst place.  It's also not the best place - a definite dive but also that seedy kinda dive that makes you want to take a shower.  At least it feels that way.  The people are nice - it's not a rough crowd.  So I guess there's really no logic backing my feelings up but I guess that's why they are called feelings.  Happy drinking!  Oh and they have shuffleboard!", "business_id": "pSYCSXgabSKKJrIEJG-FLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "-5OWUio9PIL52BRfBsigMg", "text": "Recently discovered this place and have come to really enjoy it.  Don't visit if you're expecting an upscale or hipster experience - this is a pure tavern with a limited beer selection, slightly wobbly barstools, low ceilings, limited space, and a seasoned crowd.\n\nThere are three beers on tap, including Spotted Cow.  The taps come in a 10oz mug; otherwise, there's a narrow range of canned and bottled beers - I usually go with a PBR.\n\nThe mixed drinks are excellent; the bartenders know their way around a highball glass.  They're also really nice folks - easy to chat with, interesting, and attentive.  \n\nAs others have mentioned, there's a decent jukebox (it's internet connected, so you can find nearly everything), and then of course there's the shuffleboard table.  Don't worry if you don't have a balanced/complete team - there will be someone that you can recruit from the bar to join.\n\nNothing really new to share here, other than to say don't hesitate to swing by here for a beverage or two.  As another reviewer said, \"You can definitely do worse than Woody Anne's\" and that's a statement I'd echo.  It's a bit of a haul for me to visit the place, but I'm always glad when I do.", "business_id": "pSYCSXgabSKKJrIEJG-FLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n50rRfuXXvIElxRrTclmsw", "review_id": "Nn4T0t4zbieZd0-R3SP62Q", "text": "this place has a shuffleboard table and a nice dive bar ambiance.  Don the weeknight bartender was voted best bartender in Madison by the Isthmus' reader's choice poll.", "business_id": "pSYCSXgabSKKJrIEJG-FLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_gJremOWua3SW1dbXVMHeA", "review_id": "Gbfl8HPpUhQgdhONrWN7Vw", "text": "A true, authentic dive in the most accurate sense of the word. There's neither pretense nor irony, either. This place has cheap-ish beer, decent shots, a great jukebox and patrons with good enough taste to make the right decisions when pumping money into it.\n\nIt's small and I'm pretty sure it's not air conditioned. However, this is a great down-to-earth place to while away some spare time. Nice people. As others have said, Don's a great bartender too.\n\nCash only, 'natch.", "business_id": "pSYCSXgabSKKJrIEJG-FLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "2jsw46me9rH2bExjDvKo-w", "text": "Now that I live next door, I've really come to appreciate this place. Want a pizza? They'll cook it to your exact specifications. Want a drink? Don and/or Ted will mix you up right. Prices are super reasonable. Crowd is always fantastic. Such a great neighborhood joint!", "business_id": "pSYCSXgabSKKJrIEJG-FLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "vVbSw44ES6y42kMSD2QqFw", "review_id": "keK-23A154LoJtxN1HZBSg", "text": "My first ever trip to Woody-Anne's involved a lady at the bar a) showing off a pic that proved ghosts exist cuz of an \"orb\" that is inexplicably present(?), b) flashing me her boobs for a drink that she never actually took me up on, and c) giving me an epicly gross (DRIPPING) wet willy, all in the span of Fleetwood Mac's \"Landslide\" which soundtracked the whole experience.\n\nThe evening ended with me and the bartender watching a M.A.S.H. rerun in what was by then an otherwise empty bar.\n\nNeedless to say, this is my New Favorite Place.", "business_id": "pSYCSXgabSKKJrIEJG-FLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "lC0KGXmIhyjzghBUlVnkhQ", "review_id": "it0F_9EIFg_I-lQC0QfrvA", "text": "If this place were called Cheers, call me Norm. \nThe small town feel with big, helpful personalities is exactly what I expect from a hole in the wall and WA is nothing less. So thrilled that Steve L got me there! \n\nCash only!", "business_id": "pSYCSXgabSKKJrIEJG-FLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c2VhZXD0DwBgyuYg1orDfQ", "review_id": "2939V6-zIaybhBT1Vtb_vg", "text": "Totally unpretentious, totally Wisconsin, and totally cheap. I love hanging out here.", "business_id": "pSYCSXgabSKKJrIEJG-FLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OCs7IE3ivzvaILJyfaIWSw", "review_id": "J4QwQnadr5YHXbzX0TarkA", "text": "Here's the lowdown:\n\nThey're like every other shop that makes you take it in the Chili Ring. They only did the bare minimum amount of work possible to align my vehicle. I know a lot about alignment, I would have done it myself if I had access to the equipment. They only adjusted the Toe-in, and reported back that the bolt which actuates the upper control arm eccentric was frozen so they couldn't make the adjustment to the caster angle. \n\nI then informed Jr. Pinhead that I have a Benzo-matic torch and can heat the bolt to loosen it, which he replied that his tech had use a torch on all the bolts. Funny thing is in the report from the equipment, all the angles were within spec that would have required heat to loosen the adjustment hardware, with the exception of the 'frozen' one.\n\nI used to work at a Firestone and I thought that lazy shit was just at my location. I was expecting this type of work from a local shop with a couple of random dopers.... not Firestone", "business_id": "Yn89vJYXcdprx9U_w1qmMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "URw2mP76_1JQFZXKAwda4A", "review_id": "tSzUUH1JHC4Fz2-F281dyQ", "text": "We've taken our cars here several times and have never received anything but quality service. Each time I've genuinely felt as if they've provided us the best possible service and genuinely care about our satisfaction as customers.\n\nThe only reason I didn't give them 5 stars was because recently I went in for an alignment and they pointed out a repair that I needed and that they wouldn't be able to check the alignment until I got this repair. So, I went ahead and let them order the part, they fixed it perfectly, tested the alignment, found out the alignment was off and then told me because I drive a Cadillac, they don't have the proper tool to perform the alignment there and that I should take it to a Cadillac or GM dealership. That would've been nice to know before I authorized the repair, it is kind of inconvenient to take it to 2 different places. Not a huge deal though.", "business_id": "Yn89vJYXcdprx9U_w1qmMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lP-DVgxFSebI_Fk19ZCTLA", "review_id": "OejbFxzIBOxG0tpFvwMTDw", "text": "I went in for an oil change and an inspection. i receive close to a thousand dollars in \"recommendations.\" The next day, I decided to get the breaks serviced as they told me it was the most pressing issue with my car. After fixing my breaks they refused to put my tire on because they decided it was not road worthy, but for an additional 200 bucks they would fix it for me. \n\nPerhaps I would have been more understanding if :\n\n1) This had been in the original inspection (it wasn't) \n2) I hadn't had the tire looked at on several other occasions including them (twice! Once several months ago and once during inspection) \n3) They hadn't decided for me what is and is not acceptable - (ask first then together we make choice).\n4)They asked me to sign a new inspection ticket as if they had brought up wheels initially, smeared with capital letters and exclamations as if that would help send it back into the past. I found it so antagonizing that I decided to share the experience here.\n\nIt was shady business. it made me feel like they were trapping me into spending money that I did not have. There was a better way to express their concerns, if they were legitimate. In the end, I had someone else call on my behalf because I was so confused.\n\nThey get two stars because the person who called to inform me of the debacle tried to sound understanding and because my breaks seem to be in working order. \n\nWith all this stress perhaps I should have gone to the dealer. Turns out they would have charged me less for my breaks.  (that almost never happens)  Just be careful and shop around.", "business_id": "Yn89vJYXcdprx9U_w1qmMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9JvFO1vnsfsSNItzq6axmw", "review_id": "drxk-KJ3FrO0nhTghRMiwA", "text": "Overall I think Firestone is a rip off but I go there because of the credit card. I prefer the East side location to the west. Bill S. Is very helpful at East.", "business_id": "Yn89vJYXcdprx9U_w1qmMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5MoZgTuA-jc6Ua8gFmTfig", "review_id": "OeCobzIbAVL-f0TAF0tqLA", "text": "I brought my car in for an oil change and told them I had noticed that the front tires vibrated or shook at high speeds.  Left the car for them to check things out.  The called me to tell me I needed new tires, that there was uneven wear.  I told them to put them on and do a front end allignment.  When  I went to pick up the car, they told me it needed ball joints and tie rods, so they did not do the allignment (said it would have been a waste of money with the bad ball joints and tie rods).  When they discovered the problem with the tie rods and ball joints, they should have called me back.  Took it some place else to get a second opinion.  I was told Firestone should have never put new tires on the car when ball joints and tie rods were needed.  I will never go back to this Firestone.", "business_id": "Yn89vJYXcdprx9U_w1qmMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e7-9o5OmKMiQReixCA6b8A", "review_id": "sf0L_6tggePx76xMCYvW-A", "text": "I'm a happy firestone customer.  After being ripped off by a small family owned auto repair shop in Madison, I was pretty leary of taking my car any where in this city.  \n\nThey've never pressured me to make repairs when I take my car in for an oil change or other minor services.  They have made me aware of things that will need repair or recommended services, but there's no pressure to fix it immediately.  I appreciate the heads up and I'm happy they respect my decision of not making repairs unless it's a safety issue.", "business_id": "Yn89vJYXcdprx9U_w1qmMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zcgiC6KI_YLd9ysHtWOxAw", "review_id": "B51KLZUaKkB7QQLqD8A5JA", "text": "The only work I've had done here was an oil change, but the experience was basically what I wanted it to be.  Reasonably priced, friendly salespeople, no BS or pressure to get unnecessary extra repairs.  I was satisfied with the experience.", "business_id": "Yn89vJYXcdprx9U_w1qmMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NdM9OVx_NUgREq7ozNaqPA", "review_id": "NhvaFki9qraFveI7icL2rQ", "text": "Extremely competent staff. Got me into the right contact lenses on the first appt. Everyone was friendly and I interacted with every employee on my first visit. They have a Middleton clinic as well, and a good website with lots of information about the doctors. I researched a lot before I found them and I'm glad I made the right choice. Have already had friends go to see them.", "business_id": "vP7-03_-_NoNfwfeYADDPA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "a6Df3yOMu0liNu4HAi9gFA", "review_id": "WzzcHih4dlDxypSahYj8Og", "text": "Quite possibly the best optometrist I have ever been to, and I have been seeing optometrists for almost 20 years.\n\nEveryone here is SUPER nice. They make a point of cleaning all of the equipment you are going to be touching right in front of you. And (my favorite part) they don't do the puff test! They have this little contraption that touches your eye (I thought it would freak me out, but it was fine.) - WAY less stress than the damn puff test.\n\nI will definitely be going here from now on for eye exams.", "business_id": "vP7-03_-_NoNfwfeYADDPA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nmDcdE8LvcJ0vFy9jmctOA", "review_id": "6XCVCzOC9whEm4jsYSjciQ", "text": "Very thorough and pleasant staff.  Dr Callie Maursetter was wonderful!  Knowledgeable, professional and friendly.   I would give this 5 stars except for 1 thing.  First, whatever that contraption is to measure my eye pressure is awful. There is no puff of air but to say you are going to \"tickle my eye\" is the understatement of the year.  Instead of scarring the crap out of me with air this little contraption sticks something in it, it is as terrifying and equally uncomfortable as the dang puff test. If it wasn't for this incident I would have had a 5 star visit.", "business_id": "vP7-03_-_NoNfwfeYADDPA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t66zdoWjfy-lRKf6Jc5CUg", "review_id": "qO3IWqjnteWR-xmP1m5NkQ", "text": "I received a rave recommendation from a friend, so I scheduled an appointment.  I was very happy with it.  Dr. Mauresetter, Amy and Robyn were all very professional and personable.  They were much more thorough than my previous optometrist.", "business_id": "vP7-03_-_NoNfwfeYADDPA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DLmoYnzCUz1Z0EnJT1NPqQ", "review_id": "z9ge_cRL6MktPsToivQZ6A", "text": "The opticians and optometrists at Isthmus Eye Care are so friendly and helpful. I recently had an eye exam and contact fitting here, and it was a great experience. Not a huge fan of having my pupils dilated, but they put some drops in afterward which was supposed to help the dilation go away faster. Dr. Maursetter was very nice and explained the purpose of all the tests she was running. It's always helpful when a professional is explaining what they are doing instead of just doing something and leaving you wondering why they are doing it. She gave me some daily contacts to try since I had complained of dryness with the two week contacts. After wearing those for a week, I decided I did not like them so they gave me a different brand to try on. They are very accommodating of your needs, and ordering contacts from them is quick and easy.", "business_id": "vP7-03_-_NoNfwfeYADDPA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CuLj9-1BYbK7KkmO2dC7Aw", "review_id": "clEBWp-TZN6B1Xh4dZuLTg", "text": "Great little BBQ joint on the north end of Madison - emphasis on little. The place has perhaps a dozen tables, most only able to seat two. The decorating scheme is similar to a log cabin, with varnished wood walls and ceiling, and red checkered table clothes on the tables. The food is wonderful - the smoky aroma hits you as soon as you walk in the door. The half rack was delicious. The sauce is a traditional red, tangy and a little sweet. They also serve the sauce on the side if you order a pulled pork sandwich, which is nice.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bptU7Tp3_GZV4O8KRR8DFQ", "review_id": "KKMfdQo0SVolLoM5yA3b9Q", "text": "I've had BBQ across this great land of ours from Austin to Dallas to NYC to LA to St Louis to New Orleans and places in between and I'm gonna share a secret with you - Smoky Jon's is the best BBQ I've ever had.  The ribs and pulled pork are the most tender, perfectly smoky and best tasting i've had.  I'm not an evangelist for dry rub or wet rub or combo - all I want is good tasting grub.  The sauce here is delicious.  The sides here are also some of the best.  The baked beans have little pieces of pork in em and are super tasty.  \n\nIf you're going to the airport its right by the entrance - make a quick stop and you won't be disappointed.\n\nFYI - Jon of Smokey Jon's has won BBQ competitions all over the US.  His BBQ grill is a huge pink pig that he hauls on the back of his truck to competitions.  Jon also is a huge big nice looking man.  He knows his BBQ probably from first hand experience.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ZYaumz29bl9qHpu-KVtMGA", "review_id": "R6ZCbBQddK-NXEiwnwNsaA", "text": "As this is LITERALLY my favorite restaurant, I can't believe it's taken me until now to review it.  I carry a bottle of Smoky Jon's sauce with me when I go to other places to eat.  That's how good it is.  The pulled pork and brisket sandwiches are excellent.  I can put down a 1/3 slab of ribs, a pulled pork sandwich and their super-excellent fries with a side of corn like it's nothing.\n\nMy only small gripe is that sometimes, after about 7:00 PM (they close at 9), the ribs seem like they can be a little over-done.  (Not as tender)\n\nSmoky Jon's turns me into a pig, and I love every delicious mouthful.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y-nr6eaHwP3HF1jV4JKDJw", "review_id": "4b_EXhUCh4GUONIc4dg6Zw", "text": "Went here tonight based on Yelp reviews!\n\nWhat a great find! I drove by this place on my way to work for a YEAR and never thought to stop in. At a glance, it doesn't seem like much. Nestled(snugly) between two other buildings you can almost miss it. \n\nI'm so glad we stopped in! It has that true BBQ joint atmosphere- checkered cloth tables(each complete with it's own roll of paper towels), wood paneling, and Southern blues playing overhead. You order at the counter off of a big overhead wood sign, and they bring piles of saucy goodness to your table. This place is littered with awards for their barbecue. I guess the owner travels and competes(and a lot of times, wins) at national cook-offs.\n\nI got the 1/3 slab rib and beef brisket combo. The ribs were super yummy. Flavor-full, but not too smokey. The brisket was nice too, not too fatty. I would say that the house sauce has that vinegar-like tang. It's sweet and spicy and tart all at the same time. Nice. \n\nMy saucy side dish(aka boyfriend) ordered the turkey, which we both thought was good...but nothing amazing. The sides were really tasty too. The beans were delish, and the sugar-buns(read: fried dough dusted with confectioners' sugar) weren't too bad either.\n\nWe both left with tingling tongues, full bellies, and smiles on our faces.\n\n* just a note--parking in the \"lot\" is super sparse and hard to navigate in and out of...the only drawback!", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6kp815UUjK--ukUjmDlSCQ", "review_id": "HbQCT9p1PRmW7YwrG1wy2w", "text": "Smoky Jon's rack o' ribs puts all other rib places, and places that serve ribs to shame.  The portions are ginormous and the meat is tender.  The sauce that's slathered everywhere is spicy, tangy, sweet but not disgustingly so, and smokey.  \n\nIt reminds me of sitting around a campfire roasting some damn fine meat, slathering it up in top notch BBQ sauce and then grubbin' happily. \n\nFor sides we had baked beans, garlic mashed potatoes and dinner rolls.  However after stuffing ourselves with tons of ribs there was no room for the sides! \n\nWe ordered out because the dining area in Smoky Jon's is teeny tiny and the parking lot is even worse.  \n\nTruly, my only complaint was that I spent all night in the bathroom after eating here.  I think that's because my system was just not prepared for the rich, smokey, deliciousness that I have never experienced before.\n\nSo it was worth it!  YAY!!!", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NpukrUJlQj6mVKEaVb8pOg", "review_id": "_eu7iUo-b3mPjBnKe0vuew", "text": "BBQ: Great! Picture on the outside of the building of a pig eating his own ribs: Disturbing!", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4bsu8DLfDkBV84RKn6UmcA", "review_id": "nRJrTAw5L13UR4MEaJKRNQ", "text": "Thank God! When I was an undergrad in Madison back in 96, we scoured the city in search of decent bbq to no avail. I'm moving back in August and now know at least 3 places where I will be dining in that first week. This is one of them and I look forward to it. It just unfortunate that it's on a street named after the Packers... boo. Go Bears ;)", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SfP1F2dq59rca7KSHGepfQ", "review_id": "_fNfowXaxXcYChKukMrYeg", "text": "Small little joint, good bbq, fast in, eat, fast out.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XLO99RyYSG9TCF2h-7TU6A", "review_id": "ZFDAxLxbEIfKsirthV7LyA", "text": "Staff is super helpful when my party couldn't decide what we wanted.  Service was fast and packaged quite well (take out).  \n\nBarbecue pork shoulder was good, ribs were great, buns were good.  Something wasn't quite right with the sides though, we had coleslaw, potato salad, fries and beans (though I didn't try the beans) and while they were good, they were underseasoned and just missing something.  \n\nOverall a very satisfying experience and I would definitely go back!", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4bsu8DLfDkBV84RKn6UmcA", "review_id": "o7G8HNfC8QrGJOFwmNEYOg", "text": "Yeah, for realz... all the awards, accolades, etc., are spot on. Best ribs I can remember having in a very, very, very long time - perhaps ever. I especially liked the end portions of the slab that somehow dodged the sauce and were on the  tougher side (think jerky). That alone was fantastic. Unfortunately, much like the Cookie Monster now says that cookies are sometimes food, these delicious ribs are sometimes food too. Every now and then though, I might have my Cookie Monster moment where sometimes is NOW!", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_HxOsUTJuvpedEdU_19iKQ", "review_id": "Z0Cp3xWE2_RCuNus32GfAA", "text": "I'm not a die hard BBQ fan nor do I normally spring for it when I'm hungry but after eating here I may change my tune.\nThe ribs are amzaing, the meat practically falls off the bone and is so tender!! The pulled pork sandwich is equally delicious and the serving size is more than generous. The sweet bisquits are a nice way to end the meal, served piping hot and covered in powdered sugar; although ordering them serperate is recommended as the baked beans and fries are a must have!!", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7KuHQmPGlThD3cTG6LayKw", "review_id": "10zQd1OzpxN1B0RfYJqwSQ", "text": "I may be a little biased since I've grown up on these ribs but damn it if these aren't great ribs I have no clue what are.  Got off the plane and the first thing on my mind is ribs.  It's right next to the airport.  Even if you are there for a layover just take a cab up the street and get yourself a full slab of pork ribs with two sides for only 20 bucks.  That's enough food for 3 people folks.  If you ain't keen on sharing with your nasty, always sick, finger licking companion(s) then they have individual meals too.  The meat is fall off the bone tender and juicy.  The bbq sauce is what I judge other sauces by.  It's vinegary and a little sweet and a whole lot of flavor.  If you are in Madison and you  crave ribs then this is the only place you should think of.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7aDLZyiY3NdbQ3D9sWL50A", "review_id": "bWCuNJYGOPV3OyYSEgQkTQ", "text": "mmmm....eerrrr... this is not real barbeque.  The ribs don't taste bad, but they aren't cooked slow enough, because the meat doesn't fall off the bone and all the flavor comes from the sauce that's slathered on it, not the actual meat.  The turkey was a insult to the art of barbecuing -- it tasted like deli meat that had been sprayed with liquid smoke.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DBp9UzN6WyaFhqzTn7dXIw", "review_id": "PboN83iA3mRZbxwlJgvvrA", "text": "BEST SWEET MEAT IN MADISON! The sauce is unique and fantastic with tiny onion pieces in it contributing a bite to the sweetness of the base with it's slight tang. The meat is prepared exactly how you'd expect--falling off the bone with a slight resistance. I'd kill for these ribs! ...I'm serious... For take out, I find the ribs to be a little under sauced. I bought a bottle of Smoky Jon's Sauce to take home to load up the ribs.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XHuEbGrgPEhnBRjRUdcSgg", "review_id": "YCHoYIL_C-CW9Mg9ADIvWg", "text": "After hearing that this place was the bees knees from many friends and reviews, I decided to take a small group of friends and give it the test.  Afterwards I was impressed and absolutely full, but I wouldn't give it the BBQ crown.\n\nI think most of the value here comes from its uniqueness.  Smoky Jon's sits in a small little log-cabin-style shack, and when you walk in you are witness to the plethora of awards they have received from their delicious BBQ fixins.  Soon, you'll discover their own personal sauce (which I hope you slather across your food), and a menu that has item descriptions which make you want to grow a second stomach.  Corn bread, beans, ribs, brisket, pulled pork, etc; all the delectable food you'd expect from a place like this.  I personally had ribs and brisket with corn bread, and I ate every last bite with no regrets.\n\nProblem is, I've had some really good Barbecue in my life, and the overall taste of the food, while good, wasn't great in comparison.  Some of the places I've dined at in Kansas City, for instance, were a step up from this.  Even some of the dishes at Famous Daves could rival Smoky Jon's, although the ribs certainly could not.  \n\nThe rest of my party all had mixed responses.  My girlfriend didn't really care for what she ordered (I can't remember what it was, a sandwich of some sort), and several of them didn't like the smallishness of the place or the service.  The lady was OK, but she was behind the counter mostly and didn't do much to make us feel welcome.  When we walked in we were all really excited to be there and try it, and she was just kind of \"meh.\"  Also, the location is probably the least desirable of any restaurant I've been to in Madison, but that's more relative to where you live or how you feel about certain neighborhoods.\n\nOverall, worth a try and probably one of the better BBQs as far as Madison goes.  While it doesn't get the full star ride from me, I can see why others give it high praise.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iN0SWNFE7lg5SG6lcrdWkQ", "review_id": "JeChtf2fzppGGV5C5t3eVQ", "text": "Me and my boyfriend were driving from the dells back to Illinois and we were getting hungry for lunch.  We decided to skip all the fast food chains you can get anywhere and decided to let yelp tell u where to eat.  We searched high ratings in Madison and we stumbled upon Smoky Jon's. \nIt did not disappoint.  It was also conviently located close to the highway. \nWe ordered the ribs and brisket sandwich. The best part is the sauce. I wish I brought home a bottle of sauce. I will definately go back if I'm ever in Madison again!!", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QIubbePZBQwe0De4vWmplA", "review_id": "TwmpmMj7MnJR6UUL0-T65A", "text": "This place is running on the fact that there really is no good BBQ in Madison. And Smoky Jon, if that is his real name, may have won a lot of awards, but he is not selling that winning BBQ at this location.\n\nI got off a plane starving after a long business weekend and I could not eat the ribs that were served because the tips were burnt and more like chewing tobacco than ribs. I wouldn't mention the sides because that is not why you go to these places, but Jon you need to get off the beach in Cancun and work on these recipes, they ST-I-N-K.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aiNWxSrNrRI3cgwbH4vw0A", "review_id": "qvUH6YTV74emCwop7WVkmg", "text": "Smoky Jon's is some of the best BBQ I've had in Madison.  However, I haven't tried many places, so that's not saying much.  I really enjoy the ribs and the pork shoulder sandwich.  The brisket is good as well.  I have found all the barbecued menu items to be flavorful and tender.  The burgers aren't that good, however; they're overdone and greasy.\n\nThe sides also leave something to be desired.  I've never had a bad side dish, but I've only really been impressed by the fried biscuits.  The mashed potatoes are runner-up.  The pasta salad and potato salad are both well below average.\n\nService at Smoky Jon's is both quick and friendly.  Employees will remember you, which is always nice.  The prices are good.  The location is a little iffy, though; the parking lot is too small and the building itself can feel cramped.\n\nAll problems aside, I will keep coming here for the delicious BBQ.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r3o-3SVqaFZ1trCDiAHvuw", "review_id": "quNhxVhZIAV4EwnxfWZK9w", "text": "I've had BBQ all over the country but the sauce here is my kind of flavor. The meat is so tender and juicy it hardly needs sauce, but the sauce is so good I have to get an extra cup on the side! All the sides are tasty so you can't go wrong there.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e7sPCZfdZL8vxna4UkDi7g", "review_id": "4gsRQzzpgDuGt1hQkEPwog", "text": "\"Forrest, what's going on with them damn sugar fried biscuits!\" Yes, that is what I literally heard there. This was followed by a refund on some of our meal-more on that later.\n\nMy friend is a UW student and after deciding to visit him he took us here to eat. We ordered the brisket, rib and chicken. The brisket was cut, almost chipped with a tangy/sweet sauce with a little bit of a bite at the end and little bits of onions that were chewy/crunchy. I asked the person taking my order about his recommendations for sides. He said-definitely the fries and the baked beans. The baked beans were delicious! Also sweet with a little kick at the end and then with a little sweetness to it. I just want to take the time right now to say that I hate beans-the consistency of it and the way that they're often overloaded with lard/butter. As mentioned above, yummy and on top of that he said that if I didn't like either of the sides he recommended to let him know and he would get me something else. \n\nI tried the ribs which were so soft that it basically came apart in my fingers, the sauce was consistent throughout. My friend placed an order of the 'doughnuts' as he called it but they were sugar fried biscuits. We waited and waited, ordered them to-go and even then they weren't ready. The counter-man, who must have been the manager then asked the unseen Forrest what was going on with the damn sugar fried biscuits and then said he was going to give back the money for the biscuits. That's really an extra step in fixing a slight problem in an otherwise small kink.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jdkge1tR9lCp7E8tV7HfQQ", "review_id": "-dR71m0A47y9PIfNcYQ4-w", "text": "BBQ Sauce is spectacular.  But the restaurant is horrible -- uncomfortable dining room, prices way too high to be a no-service, order at the counter place, sides are minuscule in tiny cups, and there's no bar, not even beer!  What's BBQ without beer to go with it?  \n\nPrices are way over the top for Madison.\n\nStop by for some takeout pulled pork, or buy a bottle of exceptional BBQ sauce and do it yourself at home.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EEYwj6_t1OT5WQGypqEPNg", "review_id": "UX42Dp4YaxXQELZMcj1pSA", "text": "Amazing ribs and sauce. The chicken is pretty good, too.\n\nProblems are: \n-Small, relatively unimpressive sides (those mashed potatoes are definitely instant).\n-They charge you for sharing! Even when my boyfriend and I were ordering take-out a la carte ribs on the phone, they asked him if he would be sharing with anyone so they could tack-on that extra $1.50! What's up with that?\n-The dine-in experience (like many have already posted) isn't great, since it's so small and there's no beer.\n\nAll that said, Smoky Jon's has the best ribs in town. Trust me, I've tried every rib spot in Madison.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v_7KW52Z8r_su8v4uV98MA", "review_id": "S2Z39j5KEMJ7t2MG6UubeA", "text": "Best BBQ in Madison.  Hands down.  Only loses a star for consistently messing up take-out orders and not being up to par compared to places in the south.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bs1cBod3XAlXe7ywaOtQig", "review_id": "78O86GPZpaAYTfZoRa7nIQ", "text": "Wtf!!! Superb!!!! 1/2 rack w beans and Apple sauce!! In Wisconsin!! No wonder they won all the awards!! Ask for the G.A.D's!! Wish they had this in Cali!", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EXDsoB0dz5AXASjLFNl8CA", "review_id": "eqUqmgOr6yXlKXyifXmzYQ", "text": "Wow. \n\n1. Best beef brisket I've had in my life. \n2. Awesome, awesome ribs. \n\nI love BBQ and this place is the real deal. When I saw the \"no 1\" in the name of the restaurant I laughed because that's a tall glass to fill and I was prepared to tear them down on Yelp if it wasn't true, but they blew me and my taste buds away. \n\nI could go on, but let me put it this way: Next Monday I'm flying into Madison for work for what will likely be my last trip to WI for a while. My coworkers and I have already agreed that we're driving straight from the airport to get lunch. Now I just need to decide... ribs or brisket?\n\n(Note, I went twice so that I could have both the ribs AND the brisket :) )", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "392wZ72h756AKI6WjdvIbg", "review_id": "QKn48girGShoTytZoLh6Gw", "text": "I had the brisket sandwich, he had the ribs. Brisket was a little fatty, but I loved the bbq sauce. Baked beans were delicious!", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hyxZfJkC3UckkDbzBH9clA", "review_id": "sMmJ3numOlhc0c-f440H4Q", "text": "I take my BBQ seriously and because of that I researched on-line via Yelp and other sites various reviews of BBQ places in Madison, finally deciding on Smoky Jon's No 1 B-B-Q.  Clearly the ribs have been highly reviewed so I actually went for the full slab.  Then it was a choice between the chopped pork sandwich and the brisket sandwich, I went for the pork sandwich from my fond memories of the same in Alabama.  Ordering over the phone, everything seemed to go well.  I then arrived about a half hour later.  There was 1 person in front of me who paid and was getting ready to leave when they brought my order to the counter and it was clearly wrong.  They had given my order to the man before me and I had his.  Apparently we both had the same first name.  Now this I was not perturbed by and was okay with, it was what followed that made me give this place 1 star.  So the counter lady tells me she'll take care of me first before resolving his issue, great!  So she charges my card for 64.66 which was clearly way more than I should have paid for 1 slab dinner and 1 pork sandwich + 1 side of fried dough.  Should have been 1/2 that.  I told her and she couldn't understand what I was talking about, I had to over-explain what I ordered and finally got through to her.  She took the bag back to the kitchen area saying some guy would have to deal with fixing this problem.  Now I was getting irritated.  She refunds me around 32 bucks in cash to make up for the overcharge.  I get a new bag of food and am finally done with the transaction, took about 15 mins to resolve.  Fine, I was happy in knowing I had a great dinner to enjoy soon.\n\nSo I come back and begin with the ribs, 1/2 a slab.  From the first taste I was not impressed.  I've had better ribs all over the country from Los Angeles to Alabama to Texas and Chicago.  Seriously?  This place has won all kinds of awards, I don't get it.  Almost every other place I've eaten ribs in my 40+ years of life has been better than this place.  The \"sugar-fried\" biscuits are nothing with nothing, you can get better donuts nearly anywhere, seriously (again).  The fries dipped in the BBQ sauce were the best part by far.  The corn was pretty good too, but still a little over the top on the taste, hard to describe.  So after being disappointed, I checked out the pork sandwich, and oddly enough there were 3 small containers with the sandwich, and somehow it didn't look like pork either.  I examined further, it was chicken, yet another screw-up with my order, wow!  And I ordered fries and mashed potatoes, neither of which was included.  Instead I found off-the-shelf beans, apple sauce (why?) which is not homemade, just spooned out of the jar, and the third container was BBQ sauce, which I didn't need since I bought a whole bottle.  So the other part of my order was completely wrong in every respect.  And note, the chicken was not anything to write home about either.  I drove to the other side of Madison, which was a fairly pleasant 1/2 hour drive, paid around 33 bucks for a very disappointing experience.\n\nI strongly recommend NOT going to this place, unless you like to take risks, maybe you'll like what you find, I know that if this is the best in Madison, I'll have to go elsewhere in the world to find good BBQ.\n\nOh well...", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4c1rkOh-GbHKtkwhQBo_5A", "review_id": "4roqmB_Kyaj4kurtiwX0Vg", "text": "Great BBQ!\nIt's a little out of the way, but worth the journey if you're looking for decent BBQ.\nI don't remember seeing any highchairs.  We ended up bringing in our stroller for our daughter to sit in.\nWhile you have to order your food at the counter, there is a wait staff that will bring your food to you and refill your drinks.\nNo alcoholic beverages... (that's why 4 stars).", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sORlnV5kSKg2wa8cPADF3Q", "review_id": "HLZaGVfh4rJeBvLs3RazQA", "text": "Love the sauce, corn, fries, everything I've tried!", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ppojeOeFljW5uLZnPksjBQ", "review_id": "4N0VQnJlyvDHSU4bnSysZg", "text": "Finally got to Smoky Jon's for the first time yesterday. The brisket sandwich was delicious and I am pretty sure I would eat a flip-flop if it was drenched in their BBQ sauce.\n\nLooking forward to going back for the ribs and chopped pork.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YroNL98cYvWyezzxtIWMDw", "review_id": "4BKvgQBmz6Qts0bxVCtBrg", "text": "Ribs were good, but sauce was a little too sweet.  Review was so close to 4 stars but the corn was cooked in margarine. Really?  Margarine?  C'mon you're in Wisconsin.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RdufJ-Wl0abkMOlE2WNaLw", "review_id": "Vk6m34M7qyjsDCvr7-imTQ", "text": "We tried to go to this place on a Monday; oops, not open. After 10 months of living in the Madison area, we have found THE RIB PLACE. The ribs are great, so is the brisket, the corn, beans...you get the idea. The restaurant is a little small but the service was amazing. Watching my family eat was almost as good as the food, almost. I highly recommend Smoky Jon's #1 BBQ.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zi_IeOTyioDcsVSJze7SBQ", "review_id": "4QRVIvjw457nurddTmEWFA", "text": "1/2 slab and pork shoulder with sugar fried biscuits and garlic mashed potatoes. We need one of these in Philadelphia. The BBQ was so tender and flavorful.  Sides were good but not as amazing as the meat. Will definitely be back to try the brisket before I head back east. The restaurant itself is small and cramped but the food is worth it.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ewAyQvwCWWZ4o4s7ikPuAA", "review_id": "OFPGS1yga9dQowGQhRKDsA", "text": "Long story short...\n\nPork ribs are amazing. I've had ribs all over the US and the ones here compare favorably with all of them. The meat falls off of the bones and have a smoky flavor. The sauce is also quite tasty with a tinge of spices.\n\nThe beef brisket and pork shoulder are fairly average.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "g0qtpa3Z5yF1P4mKuU1X8Q", "review_id": "2fwN3r53Qt0LjSk8YlW3kQ", "text": "This is pretty good bbq for madison, but that doesn't say that much.\nI haven't been everywhere in town, but honestly I think Famous Dave's is better.\n\nBasically its decent food, but if you've had real bbq somewhere like memphis, kansas city, st. louis, or anywhere south of wisconsin,  you will be disappointed.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e4e-IyxRdWBO0Ak88yyacw", "review_id": "aNAzhY6LLFWlZHuW6EIXZg", "text": "Well this is a tough one. A few years back, I stopped going to SJ'sbecause I was sick of getting rubbery non tender ribs. In the 90's, you could always count on getting the BEST ribs around, EVERY time. I think that the fact that Jon worked there then made the difference. Since he retired, I dont know what happened exactly? However, recently I stopped in for a shoulder platter, and everything was great, so go figure. The sauce is fantastic, and when done well, this place is something special.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HSAur8_f6rSTsgRS_S-_rw", "review_id": "_q7HG7hXu6uK6bIyzdrUHQ", "text": "Went here with a couple of friends after work one night.  We 'd been looking for a good BBQ place in Madison, and Smoky Jon's was the first place we tried.  Needless to say, we won't be trying any place else!\n\nThe first thing that struck me was the great atmosphere in the restaurant.  It's a small place, maybe 15 tables total, and there's blues music playing in the background.  We put our order in at the front window and then grabbed a couple of tables.  We grabbed a couple of tables and didn't have to wait very long before our food was brought out.\n\nOh was the food good.  I ordered a 1/3 slab of ribs and the pulled pork sandwich combo platter.  The pork was piled on it's bun in plentiful quantities.  It was pretty good, the pork had good flavor and my only complaint is that it wasn't quite as tender and juicy as some of the homemade stuff I've had.  The ribs, though, were amazing.  The meat was incredibly tender.  More importantly, though, was that there was a lot of meat on each bone.  I'm used to seeing skimpy ribs get served at restaurants where you're left wanting more after a full rack.  Here, in just 4 bones I found I was very full.  Smoky Jon's sauce was a great compliment to the meat as well.  Good full flavor with a nice little kick at the end.\n\nThe sides were equally excellent.  The baked beans are a must, and I saved mine for the end so that's the flavor I would leave with.  I also had the sugar fried biscuits that were pretty good too.\n\nThe highlight of the meal, though, was something one of my friends had ordered.  The restaurant also had chili available (which may just be a seasonal item).  It was served with a fork rather than a spoon, and with good reason.  I've never seen chili that was that thick and meaty.  I was able to get a taste of it and was floored by how great the flavors were.  It was so good that I almost went back up to order some chili to go for the next day.\n\nSmoky Jon's is a must for BBQ fans in Madison.  The prices are good, the food is delicious, and the atmosphere is perfect.  We will be going back sooner rather than later.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wPx-v7yf4AX1VjpeOWLq4Q", "review_id": "_pCdC1gruh-mMiG-RR9FJg", "text": "It gets 4 stars for being great BBQ AND being this far in Yankee country.  I'd probably rate it at 3.5 stars if I could so that my scores relative to this one would make more sense overall.  But I digress....\n\nI ordered the ribs and a brisket sandwich with the spicy corn and the baked beans for dinner about two weeks ago.\n\nThe verdicts:\n\nRibs = VERY well done.  Tender, pull-off-the-bone and delicious.  The sauce is where you get the refinement too (beyond the smoking process of course, which is an art in itself).  There are a lot of flavors going on in the sauce and it's not overdone in terms of application.  I've eaten BBQ everywhere and this place's ribs stand up with anyone's.\n\nBrisket Sandwich = Boring.  I was told what I was ordering, so kudos to the service because they were dead on.  It was less of a sandwich and more of brisket on a plain roll.  That's fine of course, but for some reason I feel like sandwich doesn't describe this well.  It does remind me of the bare minimum approach you find in many BBQ joints around, but I don't like it there either.  Anyway, the brisket was very tasty and you should just order it on its own.  No point in getting a piece of bread that just hides the taste of good BBQ.\n\nSpicy Corn = Awesome.  Truly delicious stuff, and I plowed through it in 30 seconds.  Perfect amount of spice too.  Wish I had a little more in that serving, but it will bring me back...soooo mission accomplished?\n\nBaked Beans = Awesome.  I asked if they were made in house, I was told that they were and my palate was rewarded with some of the finest baked beans one can find.  Thick, almost pasty (in a good way) and chock full of flavor.\n\nThe only downfalls would be that it's somewhat pricey for what you get, but food is going up everywhere.  I also ordered a sandwich combo, which was a mistake.  \n\nThe service was top notch.  Everything and more was explained to me in detail.  I only have myself to blame for trying that damn sandwich combo.  Please take it off of the menu...your customers are getting punished for ordering it and it takes away from what you do best.\n\nThe decor is nice and very 'southern' in the sense that this is without a doubt a BBQ place.  I liked looking over all of the trophies and reading the articles and seeing the old pictures.  Very cool stuff.\n\nI got mine to go as well, which was quickly brought out to me.  Eating in looks like it would be fun.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1DPy1-FSg9zJbUwarZkt_w", "review_id": "GvaY8BSDCpjwOOphqOI44w", "text": "This is the best BBQ in Madison.  There are no challengers.  Comparing this to Famous Daves is like comparing a Caribou Burger to MacDonalds.  Not to say that MacDonalds/Famous Daves are necessarily BAD, but this is unique, delicious BBQ that wins best in Madison year in and year out for a reason.  The service is generally solid, and having travelled in rural LA a LOT, I can't believe anyone who frequents the southern Miss, Lousiana area to be surprised that a place is closed on Monday.  The pork shoulder sandwich is the #1 item.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LhtxNVH0gfwTbYF9PWa-zw", "review_id": "irD2TwGXafky81okOZWuIA", "text": "Great Sauce.  Great baked beans.  Great pork sandwich.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AXz26iQxhQQF7FFCkDNJ6w", "review_id": "AEiNkWY-4ggToDeMTd8l1w", "text": "Best in Madison.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "k7-_jmaGia5VAvYGlvubJQ", "review_id": "8n0PtJlMvzZBoazVCVky8Q", "text": "I now know what you get when you pray to baby Jesus... these ribs. SO GOOD!!!!!!!", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CRyOc3Njbf0jtRptTs5s2w", "review_id": "ZxL3f8wCbpB1dITWY2giBw", "text": "Famous Dave's is so much better!! I use to go here all the time when i was growing up and i loved it, i don't know what happened but there food really went down the drain... the ribs are dry and black on the bottom and the fries have way too much seasoning. I think Jon needs to get back in the kitchen instead of spending all his time at the bar next door.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kLJsqZ3nwA3DBRd0tmBR_A", "review_id": "qk7rrvbcbWvUDr-8XhlE-g", "text": "best bbq in madison", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fMWS0U-UG_6FqpyaAwmARg", "review_id": "emPb3ENhwHDv2mcg-dqfcA", "text": "I've had BBQ in the Carolinas, St. Louis, and San Diego (Phil's), and I can honestly say that Smoky Jon's is the best I've ever had!!  It is a must have anytime you are near Madison.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X3SQlVcADCrKaQx9wL6X5Q", "review_id": "4iCl2qJaz9GPaU4v5bRW2A", "text": "There is a reason this place has won awards for its BBQ. Excellent. Delicious. Great service.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "79-SfAJa0rxdaDCsUYJm4Q", "review_id": "kWfV-hyba3AsbMwUxAysBg", "text": "I just went here for the first time and wow I can't believe I have overlooked it for so many years!  We tried all the hot items, the beef brisket, pork shoulder, and the ribs. I'd highly recommend all of them. Even if you are eating alone-you deserve it. This is America-Treat yo' self!\n\nAs a man who loves attending the local barbecues I can say this place is BBQ to the core. If you are serious about barbecue you best get over here. After one visit, I already plan to stop in or get takeout whenever I drive by the airport.\n\n\n\nSide note: I love Famous Dave's Barbecue, but saying Smoky Jon's is inferior in anyway is laughable. The only reason I will ever again choose Famous Dave's over Smoky Jon's is because I am not in Madison.\n\nSecondary note: you can pick up their sauce at Woodman's to put on everything.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wbq7iduXD2liwd99j8fRUQ", "review_id": "blAu4JXmL4zWrOv0i4EXjA", "text": "I love this place! I had them cater my wedding, had the Pig up and Go package delivered and set up. We had BBQ pork, beef, and turkey along with sides. The only complaint I had was the turkey, I had assumed (and I know you should never assume!) it would be fresh, shredded turkey like the the pork and beef, but it was the processed, sliced turkey breast meat chopped up. That set aside, everything was delivered as scheduled, the employee who dropped the food off was very courteous and made sure to give us clear instructions on everything. We also visited here prior to our wedding and I shared the whole rack of ribs with my daughter and my husband had gotten the rotisserie chicken, the helpings were huge, the ribs were thick with meat and we did not leave hungry! Way better than Famous Dave's ribs", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-o3Kg4vjfaeAKxB4gwKDVg", "review_id": "8RSUzNQy_J0496gB9lgAWA", "text": "Some of the best BBQ I have ever had.  Found this place when I was looking for a place to grab dinner on a quick evening flight up from Chicago.  It's super close to the airport and the food is outstanding.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NqGhalZq_VboNArsZxc3Fw", "review_id": "3BERCmaIPUZ8HOecqcJhpg", "text": "The ribs were the best I have ever had. The BBQ sauce is probably the best I have had. And everything is very smokey flavored, which, for me, is a very good thing. I had a chance to also try the chicken (awesome) and brisket (decent, but not amazing). \n\nFor the sides, I got corn and the French fries. This was surprising for me but the fries were average and the corn was unbelievable. I pretty much assume corn is corn, but not here. \n\nFinally, I liked the style of the place. It is a hole in the wall without man tables. I like that and recommend everyone to head there.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_34ajo82FKow9KoAwQsjnA", "review_id": "V_Lf3PP05QFBpzwKsXLsig", "text": "The ribs, you must try them! My major mistake was getting a 1/3 slab.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QmXVPx1jfWz8-jhe23xVFA", "review_id": "7b-aGXZwDDIX55n-dRplbA", "text": "Very good food, would defiantly go back if i was in the area, not as a destination though.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uQocyq1KAlq_whkt1P3P8Q", "review_id": "kE0xRPDPbNEBb1wQUY7WfA", "text": "Smoky Jon's is absolutely the best barbeque joint in Madison, bar-none. \n\nThe ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender and cooked to perfection, but their brisket is a real treat - slightly smokey with a seasoning that compliments their barbeque sauce amazingly.  Their meats are served with your choice of all the classic barbeque joint sides that you would expect - my favorites are the beans and the coleslaw, the latter of which is rich and creamy (not oily and bland like the \"Creamy Coleslaw\" at Brickhouse).\n\nI'm astounded by the reviewers who prefer the likes of  Brickhouse BBQ or Famous Dave's to Smoky Jon's and can only assume that they have never had real Kansas City or Texas barbeque.  If you want authentic barbeque, nothing beats Smoky Jon's.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Nf_8RYY4dTnvwaz96KMq-w", "review_id": "foshzjhmEP_zUs2Wfrh9QA", "text": "Hands down the BEST BBQ IN MADISON! And yes, it was so good I had to use caps.\n\nThe ribs are smothered in delicious sauce and fall right off the bone. You can pick your sides. I would recommend the cole slaw and french fries. The cole slaw is nice and creamy. Mashed potatoes are another solid pick. Always get the ribs. You will be disappointed when your friends are gnawing away at their ribs and you have your little pulled pork sammie.\n\nThe checkered tablecloths and roll of paper towels on each table complete the experience.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CRyOc3Njbf0jtRptTs5s2w", "review_id": "EHDbGqLf0fH9fedVwq4Lww", "text": "My girlfriend talked me into giving this place one more chance so I said alright, my experience this time was a huge improvement from the last few times I was there. I had the 1/2 slab of ribs with a double order of fries and my girlfriend had the same but with the fried buns and a single order of fries. The room was full of people when we first walked in, this was somewhat of a worry but my girlfriend made me wait it out since she wanted to eat inside the restaurant. The service was very friendly even though one worker was constantly moving in and out between the dining room and the kitchen. The music and the atmosphere was very enjoyable. My girlfriend was very pleased with the experience and suggested that we come back for a \"date night\". I was very pleased that this experience was a great one. :)", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "si3ZCein67CxiE1zFHgaFw", "review_id": "GglP7ij4QOcQukHgsGI14g", "text": "A real gem!  I don't get to Madison often but I am sure that if the next trip is near a meal time I know where I'll stop, Smoky Jon's. Recently our party of three each had a different entree, one that the host suggested after learning we were newby's. He guaranteed that we would love our choices and we all did.\n\nThe BBQ pork sandwich was generous, the pork was extremely tender, cooked just right (not dried out or raw) had a smokey tang that makes it so special. The ribs were cooked to perfection and tender meat nearly fell off each bone.Their sauce is mild and OK but I was surprised by the limited choices in that area.\n\nThey offer several sides and the ones we sampled were all above par. The place is adorned with \"Best Of\" plaques and I can see why.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YVsDQFI2mBzTxFnDsGDmHg", "review_id": "t8Uco4qxB1emknHYUaiKuA", "text": "My husband and I tried Smoky's for the first time a few weeks ago after checking out the new Ale Asylum location. I used to live in an apartment complex not far from Smoky's and always meant to try it and never did. I can't believe it took me this long! It was awesome. I've traveled in the south a bit so I think I can tell good bbq  when I taste it (even though I'm a Wisconsin native) and this was the real deal. I had the pork dinner (not sure if that's how it's listed on the menu) which included their pork shoulder and ribs along with 2 sides (I had the corn and beans). It was A LOT of food. Next time I'll stick to either just ribs or just a pork sandwich. My husband had ribs and beef brisquet. He couldn't stop raving. The restaurant is small and was full when we showed up shortly before closing time. A table opened up quickly though. They started mopping up as we were eating (which the staff had graciously \"warned\" us about) but it didn't take away from the delicious food. Hopefully it doesn't take as long as at did for my first visit to get there a second time.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f1a9KwsObpE54Yp9A1fVoA", "review_id": "mjoBQeBneUOPkFjbGhZUfA", "text": "Restaurant Review\nOff the beaten path in Madison. I had looked up this place before on tripadvisor and was not disappointed. The restaurant itself is super small and the parking in front is rather limited (I had to drive around the block twice and realized that there was no parking in the back). Built as best BBQ in madison I was not disappointed. Fall of the bone tender ribs along with two sides was the meal I had. Get the sugar fried biscuits and you won't be disappointed. This place could be on diner and drives and I am glad I found it one my own! Also prices are super reasonable. No wonder why they won so many awards for there food. Best bbq sauce period.\n\nPro- Inexpensive, delicious bbq, hidden gem\n\nCon- Small seating area, small parking, closes at 8:30 PM\n\nHidden deal- Order the combo to get the best bang for your buck", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sGjuauU3d9N6MjjuydmtFg", "review_id": "vUpASiUnHr8uPLtHHYZ9YA", "text": "RIBS RIBS RIBS! I like me some niceeee slab of ribs, drizzled in a tangy, but slightly sweet BBQ sauce. Smoky Jon's definitely delivered!! They held  true to their many awards (nicely displayed next to their register) and I was more than content once I finished eating.\n\nThe ribs themselves were just ordinary- pretty juicy, but nothing to blow my mind. What I found amazing was the sauce and the sides!!! The corn was deliciousss, especially all dressed up in their special seasoning. The garlic mashed potatoes tasted just like the ones I usually make at home, which are pretttty darn amazing- if I should say so myself.\n\nOne downfall was that there is a $4.00 plate splitting fee (BOOOOO!). I really wanted to try the 1/2 slab + sandwich + sides combo (only like 2 bucks more than just 1/2 slab) but I knew I couldn't finish it by myself... and it just wouldnt be worth it to pay $4.00 more to share it with a friend. Hmm... or maybe, next time don't be as dumb as me and say out loud you want to share.... sneakily share it at the table!!\n\nAnyways, Smoky Jon's was a great farewell from Madison meal for me, leaving me nice and full, the perfect prep for a long flight back to Los Angeles. \nI'd give it a solid 4 stars.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bUrgwAqmdxx02ZTneV1OWg", "review_id": "n2QjteLQv0ylO-P__IHhEw", "text": "Tucked away on the north side of Madison. I've driven past it thousands of times but went there yesterday on a recommendation from a friend of mine who knows his BBQ. Soooooo gooooooood. I had the pork shoulder sandwich. The baked beans were pure flavor country. I wish everything I ate from here on out could be drizzled in that BBQ sauce. Service was pretty quick and the prices were not bad either. I'll be coming back again.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iBBdAFkgvnz6gJsSpFwW2w", "review_id": "bx0nx4pchtzsghw5hTRpOQ", "text": "My awesome partner Chuck brought me takeout the other night. Delicious. We had some ribs and pulled pork sandwiches. Love the BBQ sauce. Potato salad was awesome also! Wish we had some good BBQ in Illinois!", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sgkRdA1a1Vymdp83Qbikig", "review_id": "m_eB6jvO0_7aunvjklO9wA", "text": "First things first: the house BBQ sauce is fabulous. I love that it isn't just the regular brown house made goop that most BBQ joints serve. You can actually see and taste all the different spices/herbs!! Like I said, fabulous. \n\nI went with the smoked chopped pork shoulder sandwich platter and two sides: the potato salad and the corn. If you (like me) choose to order the corn to ease your conscience (after all, it is a vegetable, right?)...do not be fooled. The corn is puuuure buttery goodness. The potato salad is also delicious! Truly, the perfect complement to the sandwich. Creamy, no skin, no dill, just the way I like my potato salads. :9\n\nAt $8.45, the sandwich platters are very reasonably priced for the quantity of food you get. The takeout service is super quick as well - I think I got my food within 2-3 minutes of placing my order. Otherwise, Smoky Jon's seems like a fun place to dine in as well (lots of exposed wooden paneling and checkered tablecloths). You'll probably want to limit your party to a group of 4 or less though, the seating is limited!\n\nYelp recommendations for what to order as a first-timer to Smoky Jon's are on point. I can't wait to be back to try the ribs!!\n\nTip: their parking lot is tiny and shared with the bar next door, so don't expect to find any open spaces around lunch or dinner time. You'll have better luck parking on one of the residential streets behind the joint.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "neWgBKTTqojng6i7b0p6MQ", "review_id": "2MV7f7-DKvy2ggQ7bKq3xw", "text": "I was very excited as I entered and saw all the plaques and trophies. I ordered the ribs and brisket expecting I'd order again. I was somewhat disappointed after my first bite. The sauce was a bit too sweet and the meat kinda dry. I was hoping this is going to be my barbecue place in Madison but I guess I have to keep on looking.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "toCXGTVjrKyhzrr0ckuexw", "review_id": "lEdSIL0q6PypBaxOmjdIiQ", "text": "This is gonna be a difficult review to write and I don't want anyone to take it the wrong way.  Smoky Jons is good.  I mean, it's smoked, slow-cooked, sauce-covered, deliciously unctuous dead pig.  By nature, it's delicious and awesome and good for your soul.\n\nBut all barbecue is good.  Good barbecue is great.  Smoky Jons is...Good.\n\nI'm in Madison a few times a week for work and we've driven by this place a hundred times and every time said \"We should stop in here\".  We finally did yesterday.\n\nThe interior is nice, an order counter, a few tables, and a log-cabin'esque interior.  An okay place to eat lunch.  The menu is pretty expansive, with a good selection of sandwiches, platters, combos, sausages, sides, desserts, etc.  Whatever you like, meat-wise, you can find it here.\n\nAfter perusing the menu, I decided on the chopped pork shoulder dinner plate.  I should say my family is from Tennessee and I grew up on chopped pork.  I grew up eating at shady back-country Tennessee BBQ places with dirt floors and plank counters and a weathered old man in the back basting a pig.  Barbecue is in my blood.\n\nSmoky Jons was not up to par.  The meat was delicious, but not smoky at all.  You literally could not taste the pit, or the smoke, or the fire.  The sauce was good too, but soooo sweet.  I guess I grew up on a vinegar sauce and I realize that sauce is an intensely regional thing, but this was not what I enjoyed.\n\nThe sides were excellent.  Coleslaw is great.  Beans are perfect.  Sugar biscuits are delish.\n\nHonestly, this is the best BBQ I've had in Madison.  But I've had better at several places in Milwaukee.  And I've had better at countless places in the south.\n\nI know Smokey Jon's is apparently world-renowned for their BBQ so you should probably try it yourself, and honestly I'll probably go back again.\n\nMy favorite though?  No.\n\nA-OK?  Yes, certainly.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mG5InyAegKm9hbs86UfEvg", "review_id": "ssGNv4hfyYfKeK3eMI3rDg", "text": "Was driving by Madison and thought we'd get some BBQ.  I had the spicy chicken, which was just a chicken breast on a bun, with sauce on the side.  That was it, not even a big chicken breast? \n\nMy wife had the turkey sandwich, which didn't appear to be anything special either.  It looked like it was from a grocery store.\n\nKids liked the burger and brats.\n\nWhat I didn't like was the prices, sandwich platters were $8.45 each and drinks were $1.99 each.  Wasted my money on these as they don't give you a drink you can take with you and it's a plastic cup.  \n\nWhat I did like was the sides, except for the one order of fried biscuit, which was raw in the middle.  Threw them out.\n\nLast, I've never been to a BBQ place with no sauces on the table and only one served with the order.  I liked the sauce, but with all of the awards on the wall, they should offer a few options. \n\nShould have gotten the pulled pork.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Yhlx0ob3UDz2PcJRat2QgQ", "review_id": "NNbrxgQGoixPJYYWHOYiFQ", "text": "I had to make sure I didn't leave any sauce on my fingers prior to typing this. Wait, did I? Nope, clean. Most likely because I licked them clean from the baller sauce that is on this BBQ. The sauce has a great consistency to it and it clings nicely to the meat. \n\nI went with the sig-other and between the two of us, we had the pork shoulder sandwich,  brisket, and ribs. I think we both went with fries and the Cole-slaw for our sides. They were fine. Sides are sides. I realllllllly wish there would have been corn bread. Something doesn't right within me if there is no corn bread to accompany BBQ. I was sad when I found out there was no cornbread.\n\nBut then I was happy again the moment I was able to put that delicious pig in my mouth. The ribs were ribs. The brisket and the pork shoulder was where it was at for me, but really, I think you can slap that sauce on cardboard and it would be delicious.\n\nI'm a west-sider so coming out here is a haul. A worth while haul. Be prepared to wait though; the dining room is small.  They did get out food out to us really quickly, but if we would have come 15 minutes later we would have had to wait in a long line to place our order, and then would have had no where to sit. \n\nOh, and if I wasn't such a bottomless pit, there would have been plenty of leftovers as the portions are plentiful. I definitely did not leave hungry.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v_LulUz8krwHAyXOuTZx2A", "review_id": "lncirCYPoWKIB38znXYWbQ", "text": "Delicious BBQ from friendly, saucy folk. The brisket was as good as any I've had in Texas and the sauce was sweet, spicy and with a little heat. They also offer a number of tempting sides (you get 2 with most everything on the menu) including a great corn, skin on fries, coleslaw, beans and deep fried biscuits that look and taste like the beignets from New Orleans.  \n\nParking is limited so you may need to park a block away in the neighborhood and just walk over the restaurant.\n\nLocated near the Oscar Mayer factory on Packer road.  Definitely worth a visit.  We will definitely be back when we head back to Madison in the fall.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_1ITWzhyB7XAHh9FJNC9QA", "review_id": "qcsGZ6b4AFIwq9tinuhuzg", "text": "When thinking BBQ you do not think of Madison,WI.  This is the one exception to that rule.  The food here is by hands down the best BBQ in Southern Wisconsin, there is nothing on the menu that you can go wrong with.  What is even better the award winning sauce does not mask or cover bad meat but creates an even better experience.  \n\nSeating is limited and parking is even more so, you can park on the side road (Manley St)  off of Packers Ave.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0SAopjwqGQQHVwVzZk4WhA", "review_id": "_mA8Z45OeEW_WytfeyQMiQ", "text": "I've eaten at Smoky Jon's a couple of times over the last few years. Their BBQ sauce is fantastic, their chili is great (when in season), and their beans are delicious.\n\nUnfortunately I find their meat to be kind of bland, if very tender -- this has been consistent across all of my visits, trying ribs, brisket, and pulled pork. \n\nPolicies regarding customers can be strange. On our latest visit, my girlfriend and I were going to be charged a $4 plate splitting fee for sharing a meal at lunch... There was no combination of additional sides that would abate this fee, only the purchase of a second full meal. We opted for take-out.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4H6WQ9zPTqvmr-Sro1y0uQ", "review_id": "qZryVFy6M8ab4mzNIUKS1Q", "text": "ok food but most of it is frozen or canned and the ribs gave me the shits.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DfuPoDYhhks2J1WDjPLr3g", "review_id": "I8thVKpz0mJSlD5XK5iE5g", "text": "I gave myself an hour to eat dining in before I have to catch a plane. I ordered. I waited 45 minutes. It seemed busy and I was stupid enough to keep waiting even though I see the guy who ordered before me get his and leave 20 minutes in. I didn't have anymore time and asked them to check my order. Nope, the ticket was lost.\n\nI was so hungry and so sad that I couldn't get any ribs. In the state of chaos that the kitchen and staff was in, there was no way they were gonna rush the order out in time even for to-go. I had to get a refund and speed to the airport. For what it's worth I don't think the 1 woman on wait staff was to blame. The owner really threw her under the bus by understaffing on a busy night. There's so many people, so many orders. There was another girl just taking orders. Just standing and waiting, while the other woman ran back and forth with bags and bags of food. What kind of restaurant is this? It's such a weird sight in a restaurant: one girl running another girl standing.  But at least I know she put my ticket into the kitchen. Someone fucked up in the kitchen; someone threw away my ticket. I will not be coming back and will not be sending any friends and family here either. For all the awards the place gets and all its years of being in business, I wish it just wasn't so amateur at being a restaurant.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DQBoquuWLC-FoKi9p9c3XA", "review_id": "on_GP9RCXbgzkbCPxFZFdg", "text": "My precious little brother has been going on about Smoky Jon's for some time now and we finally made a trip that allowed us to head on into this fabulous establishment!  I couldn't quite decide what I wanted so I went with my usual BBQ joint pick - pork sandwich!  I opted for the potato salad and beans on the side.  My entire plate of food was delicious and I'd absolutely come back again.  The only thing I didn't love was my husbands chopped beef sandwich - but, lucky for me, I went with my ol' bbq joint standby ;)", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YKURDFBeSliYl7rBtBddzw", "review_id": "620KxAh5q192rJ1EYtXa5w", "text": "For Madison, this BBQ is pretty spectacular. Anywhere else and I'd give it 4 stars but, considering the location, it's damn good and deserving of 5 stars.\n\nThe food's good, the staff is friendly, and (for freshly-made BBQ) the service is usually quick.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HXjlVd6F3KHg0BpZicjlfQ", "review_id": "jKVKHHVFkMkGAI-H8gSASw", "text": "So...this is the kind of food that will kill you. So there's that. But that being said, this is the best way I can think of to take in food with absolutely no nutritional value. The ribs are sweet sticky tender meat bars. The sides are sweet sticky flavor bombs of flavor. The rolls are airy buttery balls of carbohydrates. You should get extra napkins.\n\nI think this place is best for carryout. You can sit and eat - there are a handful of tables, but then there are also bullet holes in the windows. Since it's Madison, I'm assuming someone put them there for show, but definitely with a real gun, so anyway I'd rather eat at home.\n\nAlso, if you've been doing the House of Cards thing and want that BBQ experience but you don't live in the south, this is the closest you are going to get. So, check it out Madison, it's a little bit different but that doesn't mean it isn't fabulous!", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P9Clcg_-4W4OKj4R2NDfVA", "review_id": "jwKlb8U6P3pVP3FNulCWHg", "text": "Delicious BBQ, especially for a place in WI. This place is known for its ribs, and it deserves the praise it gets for them. There are some other hits, and some less than stellar items on the menu. \n\nWe got the half slab and jumbo 1/2 chicken dinner to share, which was huge! Big portions, but the chicken was really dry. The ribs were amazing. We also ordered some beef brisket, which is a much smaller portion than the ribs and chicken. If you're not a fan of fatty brisket (like me) than you'll be quite happy with their brisket. No awkward moments of biting into a string of fat and trying to spit it out in front of your date. \n\nThe sides, overall, could be better. But lets be honest, you're not here for the sides. If you don't want to order any sides you'll save about a buck, but it's worth it to venture out and try them. The baked beans were iffy. I heard a lot of good things about them via Yelp, but ours were grey-ish and tasted off. The potato salad is definitely full fat and more mayo based. It's a nice and cool way to offset the kick of BBQ. The french fries are more run-of-the-mill than anything else here. We also tried the fried biscuits after seeing so many people rave about them. Maybe I had too high of expectations? They were good, they tasted a bit like carnival food, but they didn't garner a \"Oh my, I'd eat these every day if I could\" opinion like the ribs did.\n\nThe sauce here is unlike any other BBQ sauce I've ever had. It's a bit chunky and sweeter than usual but has a nice kick at the end. \n\nDefinitely go for the ribs. The brisket is good. Chicken could be better. The sides are hit or miss. We got take-out since the seating is limited. It's also pretty loud there, lots of people talking and loud music. I'd definitely recommend this place!", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dT9zssrtvlv322dDXUc_tA", "review_id": "b-QsqZ8-SBkm7G9suXmwGg", "text": "Great BBQ! Excellent customer service. Place is really busy at lunch time so prepare to stand in line.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zxaPIsNpeXxQ9zaLCjjcmA", "review_id": "pp2kzOQXsVHL-2K8-A9pJA", "text": "Awesome BBQ! Great price for great food! Best in Madison. I highly recommend the garlic mashed potatoes and sugar fried biscuits! I got the pulled pork and loved the sauce. Sauce was slightly sweet with a great balance of hers and spices. Service was LIGHTNING fast and extremely friendly. I wish we ha this kind of place down in Chicago!", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "lC0KGXmIhyjzghBUlVnkhQ", "review_id": "LSl0lWMHrgjdhoVljcwqMw", "text": "Thumbs up to an 8.95 sandwich platter that includes two sides and fills me up like no other. Seriously. The amount of food. The quality. That sauce! Go grab yourself a brisket sammie with corn and fries. You'll thank me tomorrow.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_QGiVxjSbK6xPT9bvKgGHA", "review_id": "oa-m6GYogMJm7CxN8Da3iA", "text": "The ribs are the best BBQ in Madison by far and have never disappointed in many visits. The rest of the menu is inconsequential -- trust me, just get the ribs.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "nxpqZbZj6W9JtIlEtk5Fmw", "review_id": "uVYuSzcBT_j-TsgLHPw2Tw", "text": "Damn good barbeque. Possibly the best I've had in Madison if I'm looking for something rich that will definitely fill you up and leave you feeling guilty. The ribs are top notch and the sauce is just right. Meat falls right off the bone and the sides are adequate. Just wish they had a spicy variant of some of their items. The interior goes great with the food; lots of vintage Americana items and newspaper cutouts of stunning reviews of the food. The service is very friendly, always willing to help you make up your mind about menu choices. The wait isn't very long for an entr\u00e9e and that's valuable. A friend I came with had the pulled pork burger and praised it greatly. \nThe food really lives up to its record-setting reputation. I'll be back in moderation so as not to clog my pipes up.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aoDM2oE3P4dNoFDKRljVkg", "review_id": "T4bze5XY1-V17h9btu3i-w", "text": "Very quaint little place.  Seats 24 people inside so if you're having a party, it's best to get it to go.  I had the 1/2 rack of Ribs platter which came with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and a side salad.  The platter was served with a roll as well.  The size of the side salad was great and it even had different lettuce types and carrot matchsticks.  The Garlic Mashed was very tasty but there wasn't a lot - perhaps a small ice cream scoop (like, tiny child size).  That's great for portion control!  The ribs were very tender and the sauce was a sweet, fruity vinegary Barbeque.  I found it overwhelming with a small bite but then as I noshed on, it was very good.  My husband got the 1/2 chicken and it was fantastic!  The chicken was moist there was a touch of char and the sauce was quite elegant with the meat.  The creamy coleslaw was quite tasty, in fact, if you're a person who loved your mom's creamy coleslaw from the 1960's (it was actually based off a Miracle Whip recipe) then this is the one for you.  Next time I return, I'm trying a sandwich, with cole slaw and the biscuits (\"tastes like a funnel cake\" says the server).  NOTE: If you share a plate there is a $4 surcharge.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7DOoUjw5UPDkuYQ73Mh2Pg", "review_id": "_9fQUSk1p9_kxX0H48tB6g", "text": "Checked this out based on the reviews.  Good selection, a little bit more pricey than some others.  Very good ribs.  Served with a lot of sauce which I wiped off a bit to find the ribs with a pleasantly smoky taste. Very tender.  Service was mediocre, waitress wasn't exactly rude but wasn't very friendly either.  Not sure about the neighborhood, I haven't had to show an id to use a credit card in this area before.  I'd go 5 star but for the service, but maybe I hit them on a bad day.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wt5PHME6_xh1aTtHj-5FVg", "review_id": "ueSGZq5w7ELxGSrUvrZeew", "text": "This was our first time trying Smokey Jons.  It is a new favorite for sure.  The space was small but cozy, and the food definitely deserves best in Madison (or the universe).  Patanne (the lovely lady who took our order) was friendly and made us feel right at home.  We will be back.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RwOlsBud5cUh1HdpI4rCRA", "review_id": "3IiQ3QhZg0mZy_IA82nbNQ", "text": "Best BBQ in Madison! Ribs are amazing, and the fried sweet rolls melt in your mouth. They basically the best beignets I have ever had. I stop here almost every time on my way to the airport.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Zb2TPbKq0T1WMXMC30MdKA", "review_id": "KhSKp8xMWkxkx7zJ0DpQxw", "text": "WwoOOW!  It is really that good here!  If u don't stop u are missing out BIG TIME!  Great food!", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aPliLpJEDZOW5uy_Jdgn-w", "review_id": "vxNXo_jkSSNAH5490qezlA", "text": "I had lunch at Smoky Jon's on my first day in Madison.  I had seen stellar reviews, claiming it was the best BBQ in Madison.  Unfortunately, I was disappointed.\n\nI ordered the brisket sandwich meal with fries and a side salad.  The fries were the best thing on the plate (maybe it's because I don't have fries very often), but these fries were just okay.  The salad was just bagged romaine lettuce with dressing in a packet.  I know that brisket can be a little fatty, but my brisket was almost as much fat as meat.  The brisket had soaked through the bottom side of my bun, so I ate it - or half of it - with a fork.\n\nI assume Smoky Jon's had an off-day when I was there because they really get great user reviews.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0Mw-VAty6kXK5Qdz5w8IDw", "review_id": "oCo55lY8W02EndVtH4m3eQ", "text": "Four stars for the normal quality. Last night though got take out and the order was wrong - too far to drive back. The pork and the ribs were WAY over cooked - or better said kept hot way too long. The pork was mushy and the ribs dry and hard. I know waste in the restaurant biz is a killer but I have heard this from a couple of people now and am hoping you get back to your usual quality control. The chicken though was as perfect as ever. Don't let the quality slip!", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "cilH9uNnFmpc67aA8n6bCQ", "review_id": "TT0mJ7m2Fga78rQKfg16yQ", "text": "I've lived in Madison for almost 3 years and have stupidly spent most of that time heading to Brickhouse BBQ whenever the porky craving strikes. No longer! This place is the real deal.\n\nI can't speak to the entire menu because I order the same thing every time I'm there: pulled pork sandwich, garlic mashed potatoes, biscuits. The mashed potatoes are stupid good, like, eyes-roll-in-the-back-of-your-head-with-the-first-bite good. They give you a little cup, which is good for me because I could eat a whole barrel of the stuff. BBQ sauce has a bit of a kick, but isn't unbearably spicy. \n\nOn my last visit, I saw they added mac and cheese to the menu (uuhhhhhh yummmm) but I don't know if I can bear to part with one of my other sides to try it. I'll just have to make my boyfriend order double biscuits instead.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zwuPD6KeHKU_6pzYN_SzfA", "review_id": "-zKpm01JORSbtm4SJFOFOA", "text": "Awesome!! Can't believe i drove by it a million times and never went. Best ribs!!", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l6yb_58KXYiuhJ7B8UklHA", "review_id": "V64L_GrxT1wAmB2ZXH2-3g", "text": "The best!  They have been around a long time and have thrived when other rib places come and go. I make the long trip across town when I need a half-slab.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "01JQIjU6SVSSOq6U5RYsIA", "review_id": "Y3Io8oOY6l07WtSTox2u0A", "text": "Ever since moving out to Milwaukee I've had a craving for this place. I wish I could get back to Madison a little bit more often just to make another trip to Smoky Jon's.\n\nWalking in it's clear what your in for. Jon has rib credentials! The walls are covered in awards and certificates the guy has won. Best sauce, best ribs,  best this, best that. You don't get the awards this place has without knowing what you're doing.\n\nI almost always get the ribs (because how can you not?). The sauce has just enough heat to really compliment the ribs. I've tried a few of the sandwiches, but I always end up coming back to the ribs because that's where this place really shines. \n\nThe sides are also very good. The potato salad and coleslaw are my favorites. I'm also big fan of the BBQ Baked Beans. The french fries are good enough if you get takeout from Smoky's (just because they travel a bit better than something like cole slaw), but with so much other great stuff to try you are really ripping yourself off if you stick to them.\n\nThis is definitely one of my favorite places in Madtown.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5698pqlejGWDahzai5oXXg", "review_id": "QcVwWP0Vjdwxg5fMYLlUZQ", "text": "This has been on my radar for a while. See the pictures. First off this is important, when you walk in you smell smoke so I knew it was going to be good. Very woody and tons of awards and plaques etc. Thy were not as smokey as I wanted and boldly came sauced. They were fall off the bone and had that pink smoke ring on the inside. I had the half rack with beans and potato salad. The ribs were pretty good and I really liked the sauce and bought a bottle. The beans were nothing special and the potato salad was average. The beans would be great if they were smoked and hade little bits of meat in them. Sides are usually not the star and this was the case. The ribs are worth going for, my friends said this was there new BBQ place for them and they will be black. One person said the brisket sandwich was really good. Over all this is a solid BBQ rib place. Two thumbs up", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 7, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "lC0KGXmIhyjzghBUlVnkhQ", "review_id": "6ovemjwlG5MhRgLcUr3ZJA", "text": "When I only ordered sandwiches I was doing it all wrong. The way to go is to get a half chicken and the 1/3 slab combo with brisket. Insane amount of food? Yes. Worth getting to try all the best parts of the menu? Yes!", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yxPv6raPIFN5zIp-iChuLQ", "review_id": "eic8Zi9zwMQZryEr8v9Ehw", "text": "Great rub on the ribs. Little to spicy sauce but, it was tasty. Mac 'n cheese is ok. Pork and brisket sandwichs are AWESOME. Definitely coming back!!!", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IU9ArEUIijrMqNEgVKZDuw", "review_id": "YpA1dIHY8aEeG3x60z1Kog", "text": "This place makes me miss when I used to live down in Georgia...but only for the phenomenal BBQ. Seriously though, I haven't found a place with authentic Southern BBQ this north of the Mason-Dixie Line...until NOW!\n\nFor lunch, try the sandwich platter. There's a serious amount of food and it will fill you up. Not enough you say? Ok, then go for the half-chicken with the brisket. It's enough to fill up half the Confederate army! The sauces are full of flavor and delicious!\n\nIt may look like a hole-in-the-wall but it has 5-star food!", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OxloEGKtv9Au-8u1bpXqGw", "review_id": "nEY6ovLdLxis0wt0Lhtmuw", "text": "Well, I read the reviews and thought this would be impressive. Nothing could be farther from the truth! The dude at the counter appeared annoyed that we interrupted him yesterday, the portions on the beans and potato salad were miniscule (I was unaware that you could even serve beans and potato salad in a cup designed for condiments, but lo and behold, here it was--- 3 bites later and both were history). We had the pulled pork sandwiches, and I make better at home. The bbq sauce was good, but that was about it. We don't plan on coming back ever, especially not for $23.00 for 2 people... But, we did fill up on gelato at the mall about 20 minutes later as we were still hungry when we left. I'm wondering where in the heck the other folks on here ate, because this wasn't at all the same experience they had.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "9SU4T5EvO3UVy7e-26yCjQ", "review_id": "Uxu9IxtN1XNueMec_41jfw", "text": "A few of us hit Smoky Jon's for lunch today.  It was insisted that it's the best BBQ in Madison, so I was game to try it.\n\nThe place has character - you order at a window and go take a seat.  They bring the food out to you.  Nothing fancy - paper plates, styrofoam cups, etc.\n\nI got a chopped smoked pork sandwich with coleslaw and french fries.  I snarfed a fry to start.  Not very hot... \"warm\", I'd say. But tasty - salty.  Could have been better if fresh, but they'll do.  The coleslaw was the creamiest I've ever had.  The flavor wasn't strong, but it was okay.  Could have used a little salt and pepper - neither to be found.  The pork was tasty - definitely smokey.  The side of sauce made it, however.  Sweet, tangy, spicy.  While I was eating it, I thought \"yeah, it's okay - but I wouldn't rave about it\".  Later, however, thinking back on the meal, I thought, \"you know, that was REALLY good!\"\n\nWhile it doesn't best the BBQ I've had in Memphis, it certainly cuts itself from the same cloth. I'd have it again.  I think my meal was around $9 (no drink - had a water).  I was full, and content.  Mission accomplished!\n\nMy coworker had some ribs, and they looked very good - not too fatty, cooked well.  I would like to go back and try them sometime!\n\nTip:  Limited seating, so show up early (or late!)", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 14, "useful": 16, "cool": 16}, "user_id": "GDi9_3Rn0N7LHHPXdJ3fFQ", "review_id": "cLVB4zslrZDdWNL9htnxIA", "text": "This local BBQ icon was on our list of dining destinations when Santi and I were planning our trip to Madison. Located nearby the airport, the well-lit, wooded interior starts with a pathway that leads to the large overhead menu, the ordering counter, and the dining area. Adding to the d\u00e9cor are the statewide accolades all around the walls. On this evening, the casual atmosphere happened to be unexpectedly subdued, quite unlike the other BBQ restaurants I've visited.   \n\nWe shared a Combination Meal ($17.75) that included our choice of 1/3 Slab, Smoked Pork Shoulder Sandwich, and extra serving of smoked pork shoulder, Cole Slaw, and BBQ Baked Beans. The Slab/Pork Ribs were smoky, tender, and the meat easily peeled off the bones. There was an excellent hint of smoke to deepen its flavor, and that was further enhanced by the BBQ sauce to provide a sweet higher note, strong black peppery secondary, and anchored by a noticeable spicy kick that reverberates with good hops. For the price, there wasn't enough meat on the ribs, but the flavors were still sensational. The dinner roll that this dish came with was sweet, soft, and spongy. I loved it.\n\nThe Pork Shoulder Sandwich was excellent as well. The pork shoulders were tender without one single dry spot--perfectly executed and delicious without the BBQ sauce. The meat was flavorful and deepened by its smoky flavor that coupled perfectly with the well-rounded, full-bodied spicy BBQ sauce. I absolutely loved it except for the buns that turned out flaky with hollow spots and lacking flavor. We finished the meat without getting into the buns very much. This sandwich could have been so much better with a bun of higher quality. \n\nThe BBQ Baked Beans were smooth, sweet, and delicious. The Slaw on the other hand was too wet with a weak texture. Compared to other BBQ joints, their sides could use more varieties such as green beans, collard greens, yam and other possibilities to complement this resounding BBQ. They also have two sauces, and I wished we had the option of trying both at the table.\n\nService was impatient at first, as we were initially tentative and indecisive about our choices. I wished the server could have been much more educational with their strengths and limitations to help us make the right decisions on this very first visit. However, she later became much more warm, accessible, attentive, and helpful towards the middle and end of the meal. Price-wise, their items were pricy with the portions we received. I'd be very interested in coming back to try their Beef Briskets and Chicken Dinner.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 28, "useful": 30, "cool": 31}, "user_id": "0mVScF9nfPVIkS2OlbvpNw", "review_id": "ME6BllEXmL5Oa39on2PvpA", "text": "After surviving my first tornado scare in Madison, Wisconsin, my partner in crime, Daniel L. and I ventured out to this well known local BBQ hangout for some good old smoky ribs and all the fixings.\n\nWith the Midwest reputation of having some of the finest meats, it was a no brainer to order the 1/3 slab BBQ smoked ribs and pork shoulder sandwich combination dinner ($14.75). The staff mentioned the pork shoulder and the beef brisket were the top sellers besides the ribs.\n\nThe pork shoulder was pigilicious! The shredded meat was perfectly seasoned with the rub and then hickory smoked which gave its own taste without the addition of the BBQ sauce. It also impressed me because there were was no sign of grease on the pork. The bun was a standard bread bun compared to the sweet roll which accompanied the dinner combination. We took the recommendation of the staff and ordered the extra meat (additional 5 ounces for $3) since were feeling extra carnivorous! The BBQ pork ribs came with five succulent ribs with the meat just waiting to fall off the bone. Each bite had a generous coating of their famous award winning BBQ sauce. \n\nOur dinner combination came with two choices of side orders which we picked the baked beans and cole slaw. Both were served in a small styrofoam cups along with the BBQ sauce. It's easy to see why the BBQ sauce won numerous award because of it's rich, sweet and peppery flavor. I'm not a fan of cole slaw but this one exceed my expectations with its creaminess and was extra cold. The baked beans maintained a firm texture and should be ordered with any meal because the sauce was so addictive.\n\nThe cabin style interior holds 11 tables and is very close to the Madison airport. The actual BBQ pit is located a few miles away from the restaurant. So grab your dental floss and wet naps and eat some authentic BBQ at Smoky Jon's!", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4B5vxhyiEOIxaGF-JH-JYw", "review_id": "juRVpZYPOP4kYvEcYI5V4A", "text": "This was the second time I've eaten here.  The first time was a few years ago and I had the brisket and ribs.  The ribs were really good and the brisket was decent.  It was the flat and was cut thin, probably because it was a touch dry.  It had a good flavor though.\n\nThe second time was this month (July 2014) and I got the brisket platter with two sides.  The baked beans were decent.  Nothing special, but tasted fine.  The Mac-n-cheese was pretty good.  There was a lot of cheese sauce in relation to macaroni.  I like a little crunch to my mac and cheese, but this was thick and creamy, which is OK.  The brisket was great.  It wasn't cut paper thin, had a nice smoke ring and was easily pulled apart with fingers.  In other words it was tender and not dry at all.  Much better than the first time I visited.  My only complaint would be they put sauce on the brisket.  I prefer sauce on the side because good barbeque doesn't need sauce and this brisket didn't need sauce.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FUypicmX3_ydEOXHtwsF7w", "review_id": "CRzamF3FcSBgsBwAq_a-Kw", "text": "Jon's place is good quality BBQ and I can see why it gets the following, but I would agree with a few that have said it's not the best they have had.  I how ever can see why many have said it's great.  Madison lacks good BBQ so it was refreshing to see a place putting out nice Ribs, Brisket, Sausage and Chicken. I especially liked the ribs, but found the sauce a little spicy for the Brisket.  I'd like to try a sweeter sauce on the Brisket sandwich, but their original sauce pairs perfectly with the ribs.  I had three meats and all were perfectly cooked.  Part of my giving 4 stars for the size of there sides which are served in condiment cups.  Jon, please admit your side cups are small....please.  I will be back very soon for the Ribs ...see you soon.", "business_id": "HLWtNcf3l-wKb6v9duteMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BSirkZChv7beQz-OkCfGMQ", "review_id": "976Ql4G_Y-4ObAmh7im2Pw", "text": "I normally do not like to review fast food establishments, because they are normally large chains that have about the same stuff all over. Fazoli's is a little different. First it is Italian and not the normal burger or chicken place. The food is good, not a great Italian meal that you would find in Italy, but good and filling. It is served hot and fresh. The breadsticks are above average and you get as many as you want. \n\nIf you want fast food, but not the normal, give Fazoli's a try.", "business_id": "XIZ259hZ6Yww3C0o97MgUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ZYaumz29bl9qHpu-KVtMGA", "review_id": "Q97SVwrgt7CaYRHklcK4TQ", "text": "If you want \"Italian food\" that has the look and feel of a Stouffer's t.v. dinner, Fazoli's gets it right.\n\nActually, I take that back.  If you are heating up a t.v. dinner, at least you are guaranteed it will be warm.", "business_id": "XIZ259hZ6Yww3C0o97MgUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QP-MdjpUFejr9apuAWcfQg", "review_id": "G41yJqThbG39hBpxvbSC-g", "text": "Very frustrating experience.  Our order was very simple but the cashier couldn't get it right.  While waiting for our food I watched the beleaguered manager apologizing to every table.  Every customer had a problem with their food or order.  We waited twenty minutes for our food and decided to leave.   I have never experienced more incompetence.  Never again.....", "business_id": "XIZ259hZ6Yww3C0o97MgUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x-9K6ps5kU8DGNlkTjhP1g", "review_id": "dnNGhrErsxyu5_491rTL-Q", "text": "Food is okay for a fast food Italian restaurant. They bring you our food and they clean it too; it's like they are trying to convert to an actual restaurant with waiters and bus boys. The unlimited breadsticks are for dine-ins only. Have only had one bad service where they took a while for my one meal but they did handle it well by apologizing and giving me a coupon for a free meal next time.", "business_id": "XIZ259hZ6Yww3C0o97MgUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cANOW2hn21_KRXsXeiYaxw", "review_id": "CWnjthKclLdc853aui3OfA", "text": "Awesome service and the food is great! The alfredo is a bit lighter than Olive Garden which I personally like and the breadsticks are to DIE FOR. Also if you save your receipt there is a website to fill in a survey and you get a free spaghetti/sauce entree (regular sized which is good sized) for the price of a drink (turns out to be less than $2)! This is a great deal because even if you do this they give you another receipt and you can keep getting the deal. Also if you go before 3 they have a good lunch special which is 2 1/2 portions of pasta/lasagna and a drink for $5! Great fast restaurant and the manager is phenomenal!", "business_id": "XIZ259hZ6Yww3C0o97MgUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HPldfRUTqwMuR1rG848l0A", "review_id": "Xd6nllgof_PxSExVDPkWuQ", "text": "I bought a spaghetti dinner and it was really good food. Hot, tasted good, and decent sized serving for the price. I liked that I got my food quickly and the staff was friendly. There is a drive-thru.", "business_id": "XIZ259hZ6Yww3C0o97MgUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gDbRpS5KWr1uszRH2AEJvg", "review_id": "t-0HJ-qvougrGJLcKvwSjA", "text": "Helpful, friendly staff. Great selection of food and supplies for dogs, cats, birds, fish, rodents and amphibians. They sell cats (many roam the store, so watch your step!), birds, fish and other little beasts, too! They also offer fantastic dog obedience classes and pet grooming -actually, I give them an extra high rating because of the great job they did shaving my cat! Half as expensive as most places and they let me witness/help out as needed, which is much less stressful for my mankitty than the places that require you to drop off your pet for a few hours (or the day).", "business_id": "XlXdO2zgB5DsJygapc2Ksw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ctvJQmi5EEBndDQ0X1uDcg", "review_id": "xpKPiRL2kkJMZlMp1LIB7g", "text": "They are your local friendly pet and fish supply store. They even stayed open past their close when we un knowlingly walked in right at close, even encouraged us to take our time. They also have dog classes and grooming which are all reasonably priced. Two downsides: watch out for the cats they are everywhere and when we brought our dog to get her nails trimmed they were nervous of her eatting them. Makes me wonder if they treat all dogs that way? Also because they are a smaller store they have a smaller selection but they do specialize in healthy and unique dog foods.", "business_id": "XlXdO2zgB5DsJygapc2Ksw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "OGxuqUZtoynJ6ayz_VCfyQ", "review_id": "ECimeBf2gZsjR4w9MyT-RQ", "text": "I have been going here since I was a small child. I love Noah's Ark!! The best part is they allow their kittens that are for sale to run free in the shop. It's great! You can play with kittens while you shop! I've gotten some wonderful cats from this store and would highly suggest you support this locally owned pet shop!!", "business_id": "XlXdO2zgB5DsJygapc2Ksw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ctvJQmi5EEBndDQ0X1uDcg", "review_id": "ssfvzey9rTlSAsxkqIRajg", "text": "Two more things to add:\n\nThey have a food program where if you buy 12 bags, the 13th is free. Everytime you buy food, they mark it on a card they keep at the store, and even if you buy the 40 pound bag, the 13th=free! You do have to ask about it, they don't exactly advertize it.\n\nWe currently have our dog in begening obediance. It's an 8 week class and she's had three classes so far. I realize they say, that to be a good dog teacher you probably arn't so great with humans but our teacher really isn't even that great of a teacher. Three classes and she's only introduced two things: orient to the left and what she calls 'calming' down. I also realize that you can't just take your dog to the class and expect them to know it, but if WE don't even know what to work with our dog on, how is our dog ever supposed to know?", "business_id": "XlXdO2zgB5DsJygapc2Ksw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w1aPVM0yLHuEyejvaReXEg", "review_id": "ZbFjGeny7UPGDfw7eclPxw", "text": "Noah's Ark Pet Center?? More like, Nooooo way will i ever step foot in this ark pet center.\nFrom the moment we stepped foot in this store with our 4 month old puppy, we had an unwelcomed feeling from all of the employees. Walking into the store, you would have thought we had a rabid dog on our hands. Everyone seemed bothered that we even walked in to the store to help support the local businesses.\nWe went in for a simple nail and hair trim, and the groomer acted like we were a burden on her apparent busy (and seemingly miserable) life.\nNail trim? Decent. \nHair trim? We wanted a basic trim around his face, basically so its out of his eyes. She gave him a trim that would bring back horrible memories of our childhood where our parents tried to give us haircuts, resulting in uneven cuts looking like they used a pair of rusty garden shears.\n\nno way.", "business_id": "XlXdO2zgB5DsJygapc2Ksw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KMDETQpPWqjSrga73zSjjA", "review_id": "TxKvQfE1tkVbEMsg4HTzQQ", "text": "Great place. I have been going there off/on for years!", "business_id": "XlXdO2zgB5DsJygapc2Ksw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "CRyOc3Njbf0jtRptTs5s2w", "review_id": "ctX2TuWgUFCE9Cxn3BiAPw", "text": "A little store on the north side of Madison with a lot of character. The employees make a real effort to get to know the customers and help them in any way possible. The best part is the kittens in the store are not kept in cages but roam the store.", "business_id": "XlXdO2zgB5DsJygapc2Ksw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qADuPq86YqVmeG4g9B5c1w", "review_id": "aKuM6cYdQkvq8nbKtrMlmA", "text": "I have mixed feelings about this store.  I am a Northside resident and want to support local business but the customer service here is very poor.  I usually buy 2-40# bags of dog food at a time and am offered help to my car about 50% of the time.  The store is very dirty and the staff do not seem friendly or healthy--maybe the cat dander is activating their allergies?!?  I understand others appreciate the kittens and cats roaming free, but I have gotten home to realize the dog food bags have teeth marks and puncture holes in them.  I give them 2 stars for the buying program another customer mentioned, buy 12 bags get the 13th free.  Overall, this store is disappointing.", "business_id": "XlXdO2zgB5DsJygapc2Ksw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ia9-Vk_kVPlybuvPQwNpfw", "review_id": "x_nxCi-LyYVXgWzmZSlGWw", "text": "I've been going to this interdependently owned video game store since the owner's first location in the early 90's! This definitely is the best video game shop in Madison! I mean, the only other places I can think of are PrePlayed or Half-Price Books for older cartridge based games. I usually hang around to talk and bring in super random gaming goods to sell or trade! Highly recommended! Believe It!", "business_id": "pFdDhXs8-a07NwX4L506BQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vU4N-TaRwk5GtAc97_wx9A", "review_id": "5VCPmtbiwp_vIo1N8AWUcg", "text": "It' where you should go to buy and sell games.  Avoid Gamestop and the other chains.  Keep this guy in business.  He isn't always able to buy your stuff, so call ahead of time if you have something specific to sell.", "business_id": "pFdDhXs8-a07NwX4L506BQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "01JQIjU6SVSSOq6U5RYsIA", "review_id": "4z7gAWoZcPoC3DrByfNnMQ", "text": "Well, I was gonna call this \"Madison's retro gaming Mecca,\" but a previous reviewer has already used the term. Oh, what the hell, this is Madison's retro gaming Mecca.\n\nI've never seen a video game store around that has quite the selection of classic games as this place. I mean, sure, there's garbage games to wade through, but occasionally you find a real classic. \n\nLast time I was in Madison I was able to pick up bunch of games through their buy one, get one 50% off sale. I picked up Metroid Prime (which is gold to me, I love the Metroid series and I never was able to play the Prime trilogy when it was new) and a Medal of Honor game for Gamecube, as well as a couple of newer XBox 360 games to try out. I had a great time looking at the old Nintendo and Sega merch that they have collecting in display cases. There's classic advertisements for old systems and just tons of cool stuff everywhere.\n\nThe same guy who runs the store is in there every time I've been in. He's a very nice guy, and shoots straight from the hip when it comes to recommending a game. He commented on my fianc\u00e9e's tattoo one time she was in there and sparked a great conversation. He can be a bit caught up in his work if he gets to doing something, so you definitely need to speak up when it's time for you to check out or he might not notice. Aside from that, this store is without-rival.", "business_id": "pFdDhXs8-a07NwX4L506BQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r7SKNI3EAkxMihlU97imYQ", "review_id": "LBV8IEECjk8EpOCSr4qy6w", "text": "For my money this is the best place in Madison to get a gyro.  The place is a little shady and hasn't been updated since it was built, but you'll get a lot of good food for not a lot of cash and you will get it with a smile and that makes all the difference.  The gyros are essentially the same as Parthenon and, for that matter, 99% of all gyro places.  I go with the gyro dinner, however, which is double the meat and is absolutely glorious in all of its artery clogging goodness.  I've never tried any of their other items, but they have your usual deep fried fare if you are so inclined.  Also, the owner always seems to be there and in a friendly mood as opposed to the dour S.O.B.s downtown.", "business_id": "Pa_brCvUaiUPPvm3tJQwgw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O-B1owHiMQVp_XOw7oXSDg", "review_id": "_9OxYDnTjE57DOVIBBpOTQ", "text": "After reading other Yelp reviews, I decided to try Dimitri's, unfortunately. The gyro meat was bland...gyros are not meant to be BLAND! We also tried the so-called spinach pie. Again, it's pretty bland and seems like it came from a grocery store freezer. It isn't actually *bad*...it's just not *good*... so I gave it two stars. There is much better food in Madison.\n\nIf you want gyros, go to the Parthenon.\nIf you want spinach pie, go to Med Cafe.\nIf you're on the East side and you're desperate, go to Dimitri's.", "business_id": "Pa_brCvUaiUPPvm3tJQwgw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "FxcuXkDIMy5E3clsOg_-hQ", "review_id": "nwDbcttj4sC62FzdWP6CpA", "text": "The Jet Room is our go to place for breakfast with visiting friends.  The food of a down home diner, but with a huge wall of windows that look out onto the tarmac for WI Aviation...little commuter planes come and go while you eat some of the best breakfast around.  The pancakes are AMAZING!\n\nOnly issue is that TV is always tuned to Fox News, but on mute, so are easy to ignore.  A packed place on weekends - so call ahead for seating or get there early!", "business_id": "j515klfbCAEF3KPiKvHz9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "QIubbePZBQwe0De4vWmplA", "review_id": "a96rujKc6ZQ69CJHu1hT8A", "text": "OK - Let's be reasonable! \n5 stars is an incredible score, but here is why I gave it.\nThis diner is a hidden gem. \nI mean hidden, the only reason I went was because someone told me about it. It is located in the Wisconsin Aviation building off of Stoughton Road at the end of Amelia Earhart Dr.\nThere are no signs outside for this restaurant.\nOnce inside, it is clean, tastefully decorated, awesome view of the airport, attentive service and finally awesome food. - that's 5 reasons for 5 stars.\nI had crab cakes Benedict. Oh yea! That is as good as it sounds baby.\nThen I upgraded my hash browns with cheese, onions, and peppers. Well worth the up charge.\nIt will be hard for me to pick something different from their menu when I go back, AND I WILL BE GOING BACK.", "business_id": "j515klfbCAEF3KPiKvHz9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "dFSg9ZUwdvXO1c1ZACgZzA", "review_id": "FXx_h8evlkyG4oTnYQAiuA", "text": "B.E.S.T. brunch in Madison. \nBrunch at airport  - \"huh\" right? Right.\n\nThe restaurant is located with in the Wisconsin Aviation building, which is across the field from where the commercial flights are housed.  You can eat the fantastic food while plane watch for your pleasure. If you haven't been here already, you're missing out - A. Lot. \n\nThe airy pancakes that I ordered were fluffy, and really the best I've had in Madison. It sounds like a \"guilty pleasure,\" but the pancakes are truly airy that it doesn't feel heavy on the stomach after clearing the plate. The three eggs omelet was equally spectacular. Plus the solid cordial service seals the 5-stars deal.\n\nThe scene is a clean diner, but as my friend put it, \"it's an actual diner with good food, and not like the other wanna-bes.\" Absolutely correct. And there's no need to do too much flare on the decor when they got the fantastic view of the private planes against the blue sky. I will be back for more for sure! Maybe a sunset dinner for the next time?", "business_id": "j515klfbCAEF3KPiKvHz9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kkDrD2dXd0_52PwSER8tzg", "review_id": "p7EzdRhD5FeqpN6KPewFvw", "text": "I'm a big fan of eating Midwest brunches and I can tell quality vs. quantity.\n\nMy boyfriend took me here on a surprise date because he is a big fan of watching planes take off, so I thought it was novel to have brunch there.\n\nThe quality of the food blew me away as well as the friendly service. \n\nWe ordered crab cakes benedict with hollandaise sauce and the 2x2x2 (pancakes, 2 eggs, bacon, and fruit cup OR hashbrowns).  The other reviewers down below are correct that their pancakes are TDF light airy and buttery delicious. \n\nThe crab cakes benedicts were perfect - not too rich, and not too heavy and very nicely presented.  The waitress was a middle aged woman who was very attentive to us.\n\nThe price is also very reasonable for brunches in Madison. I would highly recommend this place, and I believe it is one of Madison's best kept secret diners.  It wasn't as cheap as the Come Back Inn located near the Essen Haus nor Plaka's Mediterranean meat intensive style brunches, however, the quality was far superior (and don't get me wrong, I adore the Come Back Inn!)\n\nYou'll also be interested in the proudly presented amateur photos of Air Force One from when President Obama visited Madison in Nov 2009, the staff were happy to give the run down of his landing at the private airstrip.", "business_id": "j515klfbCAEF3KPiKvHz9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6UfRC8Sw8z7EcYPIWtl1ig", "review_id": "Kl5i17yln4ZQ9vd3gst39g", "text": "I gave two stars, 1 star for the nice behavior of owners who welcome you into the restaurant with a smile and another star is the ambiance and my kiddo loved it.\n\nWorst service. waitress (an Asian women) was very rude and made me feel like we are not welcome there. \n\nmy two cents, if you are not a white man, please find a Dennis or Perkins and don't even bother to go to this place. \n\nI never wrote a review as bad as this and this place deserves it.", "business_id": "j515klfbCAEF3KPiKvHz9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qGux2C8XzxDxSNgyR5YpDg", "review_id": "TYt-fGdoDzPUXM_0b4hdBA", "text": "kind of hard to get a coffee refill here. losing a star for that.\n\ni ate a delicious breakfast skillet with bacon on it. and bacon is one of the only thing i have been able ot think about lately. the food is regular breakfast food sort of unremakable. in fact, no better than the deforest family restaurant\n\n\nBUT: you can eat breakfast and watch planes take off!!1 so fun!!!! so that makes it pretty awesome.", "business_id": "j515klfbCAEF3KPiKvHz9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nNw8eehMoviCS1_Ub0XHiA", "review_id": "Vd_bgSOs2uy2KFU5oc6TGg", "text": "This place is awesome! I went on a weekday, it was quite crowded but Pat O'Malley was hard at work accommodating us as best he could. We sat at the bar and had a fantastic breakfast. Pat took the time to ask our names and he was always looking out for everyone on his staff. You should definitely place this restaurant on your list as a must do! Not to mention the ambiance/view is fabulous.", "business_id": "j515klfbCAEF3KPiKvHz9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "GzxKRRZjdq95ORrj0Rftxw", "text": "Quick Review: Fantastic diner fare, very reasonably priced, and while it is located \"off the beaten path,\" it offers a unique environment for young, old, locals, and visitors alike.  Give it a try!\n\n\nDetailed review:\nI've been craving some pancakes for quite some time and have been on a mission to find the perfect stack.  I've recently tried 'cakes from several Madison eateries and while most have been decent, none have knocked my socks off.\n\nSo, I ventured out to Pat O'Malley's, which is located on the very north side of Truax field.  Or, as some might say, \"in the middle of nowhere.\"  Yes, it's a bit of a drive... and yes, it's a bit difficult to find.  But, it's well worth the effort - believe me.\n\nThe Jet Room is located inside of the aviation building, which (for those not familiar) is where people lucky enough to not have to suffer the pains associated with public air transportation go for their arrivals and departures via private aircraft.  \n\nThe building features a nice lobby, a pilot's lounge, a small gift shop, a vending area, a front desk for travelers, and Pat O'Malley's.  It's spotlessly clean, quiet, and completely opposite of what you'd find at any public airport.  There's plenty of parking available in front of the building.\n\nI entered the smallish diner and was promptly greeted by a friendly hostess and seated at a small table with an awesome view of the airstrip.  Private planes of all types - from small jets to single engine craft - regularly took off and landed during my visit.  It was fun to watch them arrive, taxi, unload, and all of that stuff.  \n\nPat's serves breakfast all day - or until they close, which is around 2:00pm.  Because I arrived at lunchtime, they shared the specials, which sounded (and looked) excellent, but I was there for the pancakes.  \n\nI promptly ordered a coffee, an order of pancakes, and a side of bacon.  After the waitress left, I took note of the food around me, and all of it looked great.  The burgers appeared to be thick and hand-formed.  Many sandwiches featured marbled rye.  The fries and sides were plentiful and appeared to be fresh and crispy.  \n\nI could easily overhear folks talking during their meals and only heard positive comments about the lunch items.  I'll definitely have to head back to check them out.\n\nAfter a very short wait, my food arrived - the pancakes were thick, but as Mio confirmed, light and fluffy.  Butter was served on the side; I lathered the cakes with some of that creamy dairy, splashed on my home-brought 100% real Vermont Maple (grade B, thankyouverymuch), and took a bite.  \n\nThe two plate-sized cakes quickly absorbed the syrup, which made for a delightfully tasty combination.  The pancakes, while substantial, weren't heavy or overwhelming.  A hint of buttermilk provided just enough \"bite\" to the syrup.  Mmmmm - definitely a good experience.\n\nBut the hidden star was the bacon.  It was perfectly cooked; crispy, but slightly chewy.  Thick, but not too thick.  Perfect balance of everything: salt/smoke, thickness/chewiness, and not at all greasy or fatty.  Win.\n\nThe check came - $8 for my meal of cakes, bacon, and coffee.  Service was excellent - the waitress was quick on the coffee fills, made sure my food was ok, and promptly delivered the check and my change.  A $4 tip seemed totally fair for such an excellent experience (plus it was a slow Monday).\n\nPat O'Malleys = WIN\n\nFood = 4.25 stars\nValue = 4 stars\nService = 4 stars\nMISC = 4.5 stars \n\nI'd probably avoid this place during the weekend rushes - it would likely fill-up quickly.  But the food, service, and environment are all top notch, so any wait is well worth it.  Do yourself (and your tastebuds) a favor and visit the fine folks at Pat O'Malley's Jet Room - you'll be glad you did.", "business_id": "j515klfbCAEF3KPiKvHz9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nqs6Avj7bfyavMUHO0XVBg", "review_id": "zZaYxF0QI4Js_5bez4wKyg", "text": "It's not the amazing gem as I was hoping, but don't let me knock it that this place is cool.\n\nBasically, it's a diner in a commuter airport on the outskirts of Madison. If that sounds like your thing, check it out.\n\nFood was three stars, but it was solid diner food. Prices are weird amounts like $8.54 to account for tax. Hilarious.\n\nGets busy on Sunday mornings!", "business_id": "j515klfbCAEF3KPiKvHz9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YFWfdR8v3wEoezv-IogLPQ", "review_id": "LpnWDU4Ov2hmI6ECxM_abQ", "text": "Hard to find a good $100 burger (airport restaurant). Had an awesome BLT with great service and an ice tea for $10.90 plus tip. Place really hops at lunch time, for good reason.", "business_id": "j515klfbCAEF3KPiKvHz9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XmSPy_RTZArCirAqWsVP6w", "review_id": "GtymWIlW-YRs742enAjkag", "text": "Not as good overall as I had expected.Pretty average basic breakfast. OK service...Enjoyed \"aviation location\".", "business_id": "j515klfbCAEF3KPiKvHz9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5VJVkNwRM-tr6R2-FP3g8w", "review_id": "sgi7nloNdyYHdD3-G2KYSg", "text": "This is just another diner with good breakfast food. The real value is the view. This diner sits right along the runway of a small airport.\n\nI ordered the Chili Cheese omelet w/ hash browns. I recommend paying the upcharge to get cheese and peppers tossed into your hash browns. \n\nI loved the view and would go back the next time I'm in Wisconsin.", "business_id": "j515klfbCAEF3KPiKvHz9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Md3W7KY4o92zWzkM3uCUrw", "review_id": "XPUaCAzYbXGHNyg7kQMJsw", "text": "Short review. One of the top five breakfast joints in Madison, and I've been to ALL of them. Excellent food and coffee, and the view isn't bad either.", "business_id": "j515klfbCAEF3KPiKvHz9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qCM5MLHiIaDXpMSG66zkmw", "review_id": "i_nf_CtClRHZZIlsF4Yk9g", "text": "breakfast rocks here! do it!", "business_id": "j515klfbCAEF3KPiKvHz9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0FIOxRbJnYIaLCIxClaeNQ", "review_id": "rxgvRToLdq7Brw2C8kNLFA", "text": "This place was a bit of a surprise. We flew into Madison and were starving. We always rely on Yelp when we travel, it was close and this place did not disappoint. It is inside a flight services building but the place is really clean and a nice view of the runway.I had the BLTCE and my wife had the flying fish sandwich and both were really good. We will be back, check it out.", "business_id": "j515klfbCAEF3KPiKvHz9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QmXVPx1jfWz8-jhe23xVFA", "review_id": "lFMfPKBYy5Jayvv9i5djhg", "text": "Great morning breakfast spot. Take the kids, they love watching the planes.", "business_id": "j515klfbCAEF3KPiKvHz9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pNtazWShJ9XSSVMRmrpEBQ", "review_id": "ggZByYZCr_3CULbLrrN8EA", "text": "Unique place that is, as Steve said, a little off the beaten path.  Pat O'Malley's Jet Room is a pretty no-frills breakfast place (they offer lunch as well) serving up some good diner grub.  Bonus feature: You can watch planes take off and land while you're chowin' down.\n\nOut of all the diners in Madison that I've been to, the Jet Room service is the best; seriously top-notch.  Pat or his wife have been hosting every time I've gone (and have even remembered my name when I went a couple weekends in a row), the staff are friendly and always on top of things.  I get a pretty good mom 'n pop type vibe from here.\n\nI've never had a problem with the food here.  It's solid diner food; nothing unexpected or that exciting, but always delicious.  I like it enough that it's one of the few places where I'll try to switch my order every time I head over there.  \n\nWaits are long on weekends, so call ahead or expect to spend some time looking around the building.", "business_id": "j515klfbCAEF3KPiKvHz9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XE-EtNY1ogC6XdLYhYVVFQ", "review_id": "VvjmlPyxVLQJoi-MrczN-Q", "text": "First off the view is outstanding.  O'Malley's is right off the runway at the Madison Airport.  The waitstaff is very good,  and the food as well.  There can be a wait so do not expect to get in an  out very fast.  I recommend trying the Jet Room.", "business_id": "j515klfbCAEF3KPiKvHz9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uxLef8dQeOE5puaQ-pvbsw", "review_id": "Dh02zqzvsFH3oVDwHmm1Og", "text": "very good food.  excellent service!  eggs benedict is the specialty here and it's excellent.  decent coffee and a great view of the tarmac, right outside the window.", "business_id": "j515klfbCAEF3KPiKvHz9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7Z0iAt3R1rEaepiQ0OeNww", "review_id": "qnK9opqXpLAWO6iwZfoX2w", "text": "Cool for watching planes especially with kids!  Solid breakfast and great atmosphere.", "business_id": "j515klfbCAEF3KPiKvHz9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F5pyUDy6AJSTbt6Vy79_Zg", "review_id": "V2V-6rd6EtrxA1tbujStYQ", "text": "The Jet Room is a must when in Madison. Watching planes take off and land while eating the best diner breakfast or lunch in Madison is a huge hit with adults and kids. If you go in the early morning you can also watch the Truax Fire Department Trucks circle the air field on their morning rounds. I'd highly recommend the Scramble for breakfast and the Wing Walker for lunch. I wish they were open past 2:00pm, but understand they are tailoring to a specific food type.\n\nGO TO THE JET ROOM! That is all.", "business_id": "j515klfbCAEF3KPiKvHz9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7zBbi9ux0WUU9LByZjCwgw", "review_id": "ETSGI6APIg5fspvmN_VThg", "text": "This place is great.  A lot of people don't know it exists, or think it's just for pilots.  The Jet Room is a diner with a great view the Wisconsin Aviation Airport runway.  \n\nThe food was decent, but I don't think anyone comes here for the food.  It's all about the view.  I had the sausage scrambler which was pretty standard.  Nothing to brag about, but it did the trick.  My gf had the salmon benedict.  It looked great and she was pretty happy with it.   \n\nIt's a busy place on the weekend but you'll be entertained while waiting for your table.   Plenty to look at.", "business_id": "j515klfbCAEF3KPiKvHz9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2--qyvmh2HaqNPo0g70HKw", "review_id": "mldtKWsDVXDwOYx1iB7b_g", "text": "Excellent, excellent food! Very reasonable also. I would highly recommend to give this place a try. I had the veggie eggs Benedict on an English muffin. Fantastic! They offer dishes like salmon omlettes, salmon eggs Benedict, etc. Very good quality for an airport diner.", "business_id": "j515klfbCAEF3KPiKvHz9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 9, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "lC0KGXmIhyjzghBUlVnkhQ", "review_id": "sc-tVq3_vital0HtcQmWdQ", "text": "One of my favorite places in town for breakfast. \nIt's quick (once you're seated).\nIt's greasy (like breakfast from a skillet should be).\nIt's no-nonsense (hash, taters, eggs).\nIt's served with a smile (and usually some awesome conversation).\nIs it super local? Super sustainable?\nNo.\nIt's a diner. \nBut a delicious one.\nAnd there are planes!", "business_id": "j515klfbCAEF3KPiKvHz9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VGsc4f7neYrINaqvLNadUw", "review_id": "Dl_cOki-KADe-HJUXx_pLw", "text": "Was thrilled to see vegetarian options. Very nice restaurant, clean, fun decor. Son absolutely loved watching the planes land & take off. Best moment was seeing plane land & pilot came into diner- was very cool for him. Had California Benedict which was good not great- not best Hollandaise but wasn't expecting gourmet granted. Liked fruit cup that was offered, good variety. Average diner food but good menu options and above average atmosphere. Host was delightful but service was slow & spotty.", "business_id": "j515klfbCAEF3KPiKvHz9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "jVab8R36GLhQ0vy50gAJxA", "review_id": "hHRYghgES-bR4GSlL7ywQA", "text": "Excellent service, friendly staff and you get to watch plans land and take off.  The food is great.  We've been here several times with our younger kids (just my husband and I and with extended family).  The wait has never been that long.  They work to get you seated as soon as possible if there is a wait.\n\nAwesome diner food with daily specials.  Delicious, mouth watering diner food at diner prices.\n\nThey are open for breakfast, brunch and lunch.  Great family friendly spot.  Also great for a quick bite on your own.  \n\nHighly suggest checking this place out if you haven't yet.", "business_id": "j515klfbCAEF3KPiKvHz9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 7, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "fFmLNPsvu-mT0ewk-sG37w", "review_id": "-aXy01jde1UUQOBBzhermA", "text": "\"B-B-B-Bennie!\" Sorry, couldn't resist. \nBut really this place is great and deserves the shoutin'.\nWhere else can you enjoy a yummy breakfast while watching planes land and take off?? Nowhere. Nowhere if not for Pat O Malley's. Nope.\n\nAnyways, as we were sipping on our coffees and enjoying the glorious views, we ordered:\n\n*Tenderloin steak and eggs with hashbrowns \n*Co-pilot - three egg omelet w. diced ham, american cheese & cheesy hashbrowns \n*Flight Attendant - three egg omelet w. fresh spinach, sauteed mushrooms, swiss cheese\n*The Yoke and Rudder - 2 sunny up eggs and bacon\n\nAll the meals hit the spot. Delish. \n\nBut Pat's also has tasty English muffins and BISCUITS!!!! (my current obsession)\n\n\"B-B-B-Biscuits!\" Yesssss", "business_id": "j515klfbCAEF3KPiKvHz9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h-2BeqUGLuO_UMU2UVR6YQ", "review_id": "lw3mjYA52YW3V9ITdvCvEw", "text": "The Jet Room and some decent dinner food. It's a great place for a breakfast. But honestly I don't go to the Jet Room for the food. It's the view that keeps me coming back.", "business_id": "j515klfbCAEF3KPiKvHz9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "iKBS0S0l_PZ_iEaKw8W9bA", "review_id": "dkorVVPQHoRXmm9zeQik6A", "text": "best eggs benidict in the area from the traditional to salmon ,crabcakes even vegitarian version  tenderloin special all excellent do a great job on\n all breakfast from omletes to skilets to eggs corned beef hash pancakes only had lunch here once very good burger and club sandwich kids love watching the planes come and go always have had excellent service excellent food at reasonable prices can't go wrong", "business_id": "j515klfbCAEF3KPiKvHz9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SwhWh8Q8lNyqsdSR3_4n2w", "review_id": "SRNapRNCXnxXnGHCIJhAsg", "text": "We were in Madison for a wedding and chose Pat O'Learys based off proximity and Yelp reviews. We were so glad we did! We liked it so much we came back the next morning. A unique dining experience being able to see all the small planes and hear the pilot talk among the patrons. And the first day we met both Pat and Pam as we were checking out, they were both so nice and shared stories with us about the small airport. The food is classic diner fare, and doesn't disappoint. Definitively recommend this place for both the food and the experience.", "business_id": "j515klfbCAEF3KPiKvHz9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xOe-ZopdYiu8ijimmtdrnA", "review_id": "WdpLjmTxJN_ubo_YWCDGfQ", "text": "Great diner with the added benefit of being able to see planes land and take off!\n\nWent for breakfast on a Saturday morning. It's a bit of drive from the West Side, but worth it. Prices are reasonable and portions are generous. Service was great. Typical diner food, but all the prices are plane model numbers, which ads to the experience a bit I think.\n\nBest part are the giant windows that let you see the private terminal tarmac of the Dane County Regional Airport. We saw three or four planes land, taxi and take off during our hour meal.", "business_id": "j515klfbCAEF3KPiKvHz9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "piVBHM-XYg6Be-BAWLzU0Q", "review_id": "yamXbBsH-t2ehTTWNTLlqw", "text": "Did you know that J. Pat O'Malley provided voice acting for many classic Disney films in the 1950s & 60s, including Alice in Wonderland, One Hundred and One Dalmatians, and The Jungle Book? He was also lauded for his character acting both on the Broadway stage and American TV/film after moving from his native England.\n\nAs far as I know, the gentleman referenced above has absolutely no connection to one of the best named restaurants out there: Pat O'Malley's Jet Room. \n\nAny breakfast/brunch venue with a high quality skillet gets my beans a'boiling, and POMJR definitely boils my beans. Add in the potential entertainment value of witnessing airway disaster at any time and you have a recipe for a high quality morning that would make J. Pat O'Malley proud. \n\nMinus one star for no booze or high quality bloody (that I can recall)", "business_id": "j515klfbCAEF3KPiKvHz9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8nwB6izoyheSyL9OsV7SuA", "review_id": "A7ESyGa7CCg-GxT3ZHlOLg", "text": "Newer diner (was expecting older) with great service with a neat view.  Food was very delicious but it's hard to swallow the price tags.  $9.50 for a BLT sandwich?  I guess you're paying for the view, which is kind of cool but I'd rather not pay double.  \n\nWas passing through - I live in Chicago where I understand get establishments and you pay $$$ but didn't think I'd see it Wisconsin.   Eat there once when you're feeling rich.  We loved all the old pics on the wall and the original \"Restaurant\" sign hanging (vintage neon).\n\nShannon gave us excellent service!", "business_id": "j515klfbCAEF3KPiKvHz9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "g4iZIkx2IrnQyCcb_M1c4g", "review_id": "KROdAOP1l-3Z1ByXLpNheg", "text": "Visited Wisconsin Vision for an eye exam and to order corrective lenses...very professional service, Saturday appts available...placed an order for lenses and frames with the optical center, but had to cancel after I received a message that they had quoted incorrectly and the price would be much higher and would take up to 6-8 weeks.  Good selection of frames, including some designer frames.", "business_id": "bYEwuO-Z14enA88RKyMHbw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uH377QBb0MGF5Vt04yGaTg", "review_id": "-7EJUrlQTgvTrU1RcsF1CA", "text": "After a very bad experience at Stanton Optical, it was a breath of fresh air to be greeted by Susan at Wisconsin Vision. She helped me pick out my frames and helped me save 100$  on my frames at the register. It was very affordable and enjoyable. I will return there for my next pair.", "business_id": "bYEwuO-Z14enA88RKyMHbw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "acEwyMHO1i6ahGYVUNGhOw", "review_id": "b5qH-oGM-q4fqO7BIr3gYA", "text": "Wonderful. My girlfriend had to pick up her new glasses from them and they were really great. They greeted us as soon as we walked in and were very polite. The woman behind the counter was helpful and made sure the glasses fit exactly right. She even complimented my girlfriend on her selection which really made me smile. All in all, great experience.", "business_id": "bYEwuO-Z14enA88RKyMHbw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8ITVDdfK07owxCA1x878Vw", "review_id": "c7A3sUY1Vfg7mXcElJUgNA", "text": "Sure, you could e-file but then you'd miss out on the pleasant banter and helpful advice I picked up from Duane.  \n\nReasonable rates that clearly pay for themselves.  Even with my simple filings, he found some things I had missed that bumped up my refund.  Did an even better job with Kate and her new business enterprise.\n\nWhile not glamorous, it was a pretty excellent way to spend $65.", "business_id": "jm3K37BEkL8-a_aytbCXvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m3X7ASscTaIDPnB3h9H71Q", "review_id": "aWUO6SkcJKUArPD-Ewt-Jg", "text": "Amazingly, every year I look forward to doing my taxes and it's all because I can leave everything in Duane's caring and capable hands. His rates beat the big folks and his staff are bi-lingual and extremely accommodating. Duane is smart, quirky, and trustworthy: exactly what I need.", "business_id": "jm3K37BEkL8-a_aytbCXvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "n4NPlVIEXIKj5iquzjOxqw", "text": "I admit that I read the reviews for Beckett Tax & Accounting, and suspected they might have been \"planted,\" but after my experience today, I can assure you that the folks at Beckett are super solid, and did indeed make filing my taxes enjoyable and easy.\n\nI made an appointment with Tonia about a week ago, and was asked to bring in my previous year's tax return so that we could track deductions, and make sure that we didn't miss anything.\n\nMy tax scenario is a real spaghetti mess... I won't bore you with the gory details, but I had several moves/re-locations, several different employers, dividends, IRA moves - all sorts of fun stuff... \n\nTonia handled it all with ease, and she stayed chipper and friendly throughout the entire appointment.  Duane lent a helping hand a few times (when she was looking for odd-ball forms as required by some of the other states that I had to file with), and offered suggestions and recommendations as appropriate.  \n\nThe best part is, that despite the complexity, the preparation fee was more than reasonable - about 2/3 LESS than what I usually paid with folks like H&R Block.  And, I felt really good about the whole thing after I left, so that was a bonus.\n\nIt was a real pleasure working with both Tonia and Duane - I highly recommend them.  The rates are completely reasonable, the service is top notch, and they seem like really good people.  What more could you ask for??", "business_id": "jm3K37BEkL8-a_aytbCXvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-cMvWjlzCy4ioJcXueURiw", "review_id": "EQQo93nCxHQS3uu3M8DbMQ", "text": "My wife and I went here after reading the reviews and were not disappointed. Bethany did our taxes right in front of us within 30 minutes and explained everything clearly and concisely throughout. The rate of $80 was extremely reasonable and actually paid for itself as she found a couple of deductions that I had missed while entering everything in to TurboTax.", "business_id": "jm3K37BEkL8-a_aytbCXvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T4YLqsG1pdkMjIRXHUG-nw", "review_id": "wW6E2bMg2pwCnVpQri4ZwQ", "text": "I think I hugged Duane two times today! We just did our taxes through Beckett Tax and my husband and I couldn't have been happier with the results! I would recommend him in a heartbeat. All of these other reviews are so true. He made taxes fun (who knew?!) and made the numbers (that feel like a foreign language to me) easy to understand. Awesome!", "business_id": "jm3K37BEkL8-a_aytbCXvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "s7GUc9tLe_qaoMkNyZdMAg", "text": "I returned to Duane and his staff for my tax duties again this year, and couldn't be any happier.  As was the case with last year's filing, this one was effortless - quick, professional, helpful, and pleasing.\n\nI was in-and-out of the office in about an hour, and my tax-prep bill was well under $100 - what a bargain!  Service was stellar, and I was pleasantly surprised by the results of my refund - I had anticipated needing to pay in, but instead received a refund.  WIN!\n\nStop going to the \"big box\" tax preparers, and don't bother with the headache and risk of preparing taxes on your own.  Go see Duane and his crew - you won't be disappointed!!!  They ARE the epitome of a company that delivers \"complete customer satisfaction.\"", "business_id": "jm3K37BEkL8-a_aytbCXvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UH9JNC2tJvCxWJFzpUHtAw", "review_id": "-ZdwS5TTXHtR_Q7BmuuFCQ", "text": "I was so stressed out about my taxes - hadnt filed in two years, owed money, moved 3 times and changed jobs twice - it was a mess. By the time I left, I was getting a refund and all my paperwork was organized into clearly labeled folders for me. They're just great.", "business_id": "jm3K37BEkL8-a_aytbCXvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Opd7i6SJQZiMyWqqgz6JHA", "review_id": "Fs4D6i_FUAzKsIJEJk3zNg", "text": "I found Beckett Tax through Yelp. I saw Brianne, who prepared my taxes. She was friendly, helpful, and professional. Best of all: I ended up paying less for my tax preparation than I had at a different tax preparer (about half as much). I'll be recommending Beckett Tax & Accounting to all my friends. They're even open Saturday and Sunday the weekend before taxes are due! Procrastinators rejoice!", "business_id": "jm3K37BEkL8-a_aytbCXvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "_QecQkFCbix12ElVV7BT1w", "text": "It's 2012, and for the third year in a row, I saw Duane and his staff, and what can I say?  The service was absolutely superb.  \n\nIf you're looking for qualified people to prepare your tax returns, look no further.  They are extremely friendly - Duane gave me a warm and friendly greeting when I saw him in the hall, even though he was on the phone.  They are precise with their preparation, and the fees are BEYOND reasonable - I literally pay 1/3 of what I used to pay to the \"big green-box tax company.\"\n\nDon't bother with DIY tax return software; go see Duane and his group.  You'll enjoy your time with them, and they'll take great care of you.  I was reminded that they provide year-round service; if I receive any communications from the State or IRS, I'm told Duane and his crew will be there to help.  I used to pay extra for that service with the othHeR guys.\n\nSo.. I know I'm gushing, but I really do appreciate Duane and his company.  I'm certain I'll visit them again next year - you should visit them this year.\n\nBeckett Tax & Accounting = WIN\n\nService = 5 stars\nValue = 5 stars\nMISC = 5 stars\n\nGo.  Go now.", "business_id": "jm3K37BEkL8-a_aytbCXvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S0WAH8ijhKjrs6cYE8mbcg", "review_id": "jJ6tx0E12a2Nn04I8KVL0g", "text": "I never thought I would feel so passionately about my accountants. But finding myself part owner of a small business, I can say these wonderful people have changed my life for the better, again and again by being so supportive, responsive and helpful. They answer questions quickly; they explain things well; they do a wonderful job, and they are really fantastic human beings. We work with Sarah and Brianne, and I can't recommend them enough.", "business_id": "jm3K37BEkL8-a_aytbCXvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Vd_JO4IohbBQI6n5KWWIgg", "review_id": "4ejDnhD7j6X_WIaOLkNWJQ", "text": "I came here because of the other positive reviews, and I'm so glad that I did. I was in a bad situation with my taxes and felt incredibly anxious and not up to dealing with the problem. Duane Beckett and the others in the office made me feel better right away. They were completely nonjudgmental about the many mistakes I'd made in dealing with my situation, resolved my problem 100% (including dropping off my state taxes themselves!), and charged me what I thought was an incredibly low rate. \n\n(They charge significantly less, and were *significantly* more professional, than another accountant I'd seen earlier.)\n\nThanks to their help, I'm not sure whether I will actually even need an accountant again in the forseeable future, but if I do I have absolutely no question about where I'll go.", "business_id": "jm3K37BEkL8-a_aytbCXvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HD6u871tmuEVbY9vKIMuGA", "review_id": "6s30vYjt73ovUYPWA9B5SA", "text": "Very knowledgeable and cordial staff. Duane is the best and makes taxes easy peasy! I am definitely a fan. I , too, was skeptical of all the positive posts/ratings but I tried someone new (again) after being nickel and dimed to death with my last accountant that came highly recommended from a friend. Unfortunately, she did my taxes incorrect, and I had to point it out to her! Then she tried to assess me a $50 charge for doing so!\n\nYou will NEVER be treated this way with Duane or his staff. Very meager charges for what you get back in your return with Duane. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!", "business_id": "jm3K37BEkL8-a_aytbCXvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1-bhSFWLp2eI1Bj8ZlG4HQ", "review_id": "4j-UkKn9vmHF2h2_-Jl20A", "text": "So happy with Sarah here. She is nice, quick, and, most importantly, does a great job!  For not much more than Turbo Tax, they get me a big-refund. To me, it is so worth it.  It sounds like there are going to be some changes and a move, but I'll follow Sarah wherever she goes.", "business_id": "jm3K37BEkL8-a_aytbCXvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "GMbrf09PPkN-tRNdyA8_FA", "text": "2014 - been going to Beckett for 5 years now, and I have ZERO complaints. \n\nHeads-up: they're moving next year, but they'll give you the deets when you have your appointment. They still provide superior customer service and a fantastic tax experience at a price that's too good to be true. So good.", "business_id": "jm3K37BEkL8-a_aytbCXvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bDk2XvjJlK8fsiL6C1HpEg", "review_id": "P3BM7p_nUSl4xej2VLlTWw", "text": "Grade: C\n\nLoud. Cheap. Okay overall.", "business_id": "S2x-rEziU3ONR9zO_vpPxA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6kp815UUjK--ukUjmDlSCQ", "review_id": "8tUfHXa8TOmyohDTW5hd2Q", "text": "They have an acoustics problem here.  It's horribly loud in there, and everything feels rushed and crushed together.  I had some vegetarian sandwich, it was mediocre and gave me heartburn supreme.  Blah.  \n\nAlso there was an article on MSNBC that revealed that Panera uses additives in their bakery items that cause hyper activity in young children.  \n\nSo if you are looking for a place that's crowded, loud, has mediocre food and pocked with spastic, hyper active children who will gnaw on your leg, go here.", "business_id": "S2x-rEziU3ONR9zO_vpPxA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pbCkI6jwKxgFzbenhC3ilA", "review_id": "H6OQKUUSjl5bw-H4b7v9nA", "text": "Good food but odd that they lost my lunch order. Thanks to those manning the counter who realized I was waiting and filled the order on the spot.", "business_id": "S2x-rEziU3ONR9zO_vpPxA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y_XOJFAJW4cOPeMPCkS_pg", "review_id": "_1P9J0tt0_a-yC7RzK9uoQ", "text": "saw a fly dancing on my sandwich when waiting for my order, they don't bother to pay attention anyway since there are quite a lot customers , awful awful place even though i have very good experience with other panera bread", "business_id": "S2x-rEziU3ONR9zO_vpPxA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oSA746-4MCJpWorJkzxqpQ", "review_id": "X7orjAjRSKkyGzz6p90Vaw", "text": "This Panera would have gotten 5 stars a few years ago when I practically lived there the month I was finishing up my grad school portfolio. But those lovely leather armchairs that I so loved so sit with a drink and a pastry are now gone. Lounging around all day is no longer encouraged, it would seem.\n\nThat being said, this Panera is still a pretty great one. Quick service, friendly faces, always clean. You really can't go wrong with soup in a bread bowl.", "business_id": "S2x-rEziU3ONR9zO_vpPxA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dT9zssrtvlv322dDXUc_tA", "review_id": "-7-yPKZoXTL2SB36dbq1ow", "text": "Love the sour dough bread...they make great grilled cheese. The bagels aren't too bad......they will make due until the next time you get to New York. My favorite bagel is a fresh asiago cheese with tons of cream cheese. Yum!  The broccoli cheese soup is also very tasty.  I love that they have cage free eggs and antibac free chicken. I appreciate that they are starting to care more about the products they are serving. The only question I have is this...are the chickens free range? \n\nThis Panera is rather loud and always busy.", "business_id": "S2x-rEziU3ONR9zO_vpPxA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nbhhN5GFfIr0q4NKVL2Xxg", "review_id": "WxgnT6P30M8MvCzWPYu26Q", "text": "Good food", "business_id": "S2x-rEziU3ONR9zO_vpPxA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "76opifldV-cM0eYlxa5uDQ", "review_id": "4qp_eLv3k_NJDgkJAnnDgg", "text": "I called to order my lunch, the lady put me on 'hold' or mute for 5 minutes... she was kinda sassy but besides that the people there are really nice and the food is excellent. Not too loud or busy after 1 ish", "business_id": "S2x-rEziU3ONR9zO_vpPxA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CRyOc3Njbf0jtRptTs5s2w", "review_id": "LauPwwGEn-Gaj12m-GWVcg", "text": "I came here with my girlfriend for breakfast, I had a bagel with cream cheese and she had a breakfast sandwich and we both got coffee drinks. The food was made  quickly but we had to wait almost ten minutes for our drinks to be made  but the staff was friendly and the food was really good", "business_id": "S2x-rEziU3ONR9zO_vpPxA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-M60tkpN6ncFNMtC9Snj_g", "review_id": "xGuywQrxtIaL-FpUyeAgEw", "text": "Come to this location Monday thru Friday between 9am and 11am and it's dead, my favorite time to go.", "business_id": "S2x-rEziU3ONR9zO_vpPxA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aYhKsAUQaaRGgdgcZC5XAw", "review_id": "r7B-gUsrVjUMn4dKiFmGsA", "text": "We rented a van to move some furniture from Minneapolis to Madison (in one day) on a Sunday, and the only car rental places open on Sunday in the great city of Madison are the ones at the airport. (Uhaul was way too expensive!)  The polite man at the counter helped guide us to the best deal he could find and even let us cross that little old state line without paying a fee. We rented a van so new it only had 500 miles, it was clean, and it got us there and back.", "business_id": "yCbzzYKkPe1kfeMDdGq03Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zycqYaHhEjqIdkAYVSqQIA", "review_id": "Xz1AKLyN1L3GXHA3DinNNg", "text": "Big plus: the baggage claim is RIGHT next to the rental car stations. WELL DONE MADISON. \n\nBig minus: you have to walk to a giant, hard-to-navigate parking lot to find your car/rental company. Recall that 6 months out of the year the weather can be COLD.\n\nEdge: friendly staff. Even though they sneak a cig on the walk from the desk to the lot. Gotta keep it real.", "business_id": "yCbzzYKkPe1kfeMDdGq03Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J9pXQpFpylA8qIIsHTmV5w", "review_id": "1uVsDI_uVmF0nWZX_Fimig", "text": "First time renting a car and the people behind the desk were great!  They helped us through the process, making sure we understood everything and they had great recommendations.  I will probably never be back, but if I did ever return to Madison, I would use Enterprise.", "business_id": "yCbzzYKkPe1kfeMDdGq03Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "rNRHyxvr0o6O5DLmqnEHbg", "review_id": "OclOz_O_jNspyBiz7IRRIA", "text": "This is a shout-out to Matt & Ashley at this location.  They are awesome!!  On a super cold day when it was already dark & snowing, Matt completed my rental agreement, put on his coat, went outside to get my car & then drove it around so that I just had to hop in.   Ashley is also super nice & helpful, and was able to assist me with a larger car when I needed one.  I hope corporate is reading these reviews, because the Madison location of Enterprise is doing it correctly!  Thanks Matt & Ashley!", "business_id": "yCbzzYKkPe1kfeMDdGq03Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TWXWTMbxkzvKetLAyywxIw", "review_id": "RB6NiMsiLGwEne7b1JzdYA", "text": "Thanks for making a great trip even better - quick, caring service and a free upgrade to a great Jeep Patriot that we really enjoyed. Enterprise is all I've used for years and I don't see myself ever changing. Rare that service in your business is this good.", "business_id": "yCbzzYKkPe1kfeMDdGq03Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AEIKxjduqqu545E3T2lHog", "review_id": "tHP9VnX09pjuY8ho4vAfMQ", "text": "I recently brought two kids I babysit, aged 3 and 9, to the Geology Museum on a scorching-hot weekday. Parking is a mess, and I fortunately have a Meriter parking pass, so we walked there from the garage. Construction must be making things difficult, because on that fairly straightforward walk, we kept being kicked to the other side of the street by construction signs. This wouldn't be so big a deal, but 3-year-olds have a tendency to slowly drift across the street, rather than walk with a purpose. We were asked to sign in by an unattended book as we entered. I was fairly sure that the 9-year-old (boy) had already taken a class trip to see it, as he seemed nonplussed but well-aware of the various sections. He did take his totally-cowed little sister through the world's tiniest cave simulation, approximately six feet long. We also went into the mineral room with a black light, to show minerals that glow under that condition. While we only saw a few that actually lit up, but were also unclear on the instructions (make sure you read those thoroughly before turning the light off - it doesn't come back on for a while). They were both impressed by that, but wondered why so many didn't work (search me, kids, I went to law school). They weren't terribly intrigued by the shoehorning in of Wisconsin history as relates to the mining trade, but I appreciated it. Much of it was too over the head of the three-year-old, so a good game to play with toddlers is to have them pick out their favorite mineral in each case and attempt to pronounce it for them.\n\nThe kids breezed through the initial fossil section, paying little attention. It can be a bit dry when one is not on an organized trip with a guide to point out the interesting parts which keep them entertained. There was such a group in the next room, which really is the crowning jewel of the tiny museum. This is the room with dinosaur bones and bone molds, showing off several prehistoric skeletons from dinosaurs, woolly mammoths, etc.The guide was helpful and informative that day, and held the rapt attention of kids between the ages of 10 and 14, not an easy task by any stretch of the imagination. It's a small museum, but it did have things that appeal to children of widely divergent ages and interests, and there are few museums who succeed at doing that. There's also a neat rock garden outside with a fountain. There is one central map of the garden, with descriptions of the type of rock that resides at each numbered space. The older boy loved scrambling around to find all the rocks, while the little girl enjoyed the fountain - but use caution around it, because those wet rocks are VERY slippery. I'm not sure how much there is left to return to this summer with the kids, but it's an excellent 1.5 hour diversion, and it's free.", "business_id": "Pn4xv1BGBmtpVBmUcIsrpQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W6QCAXkHnsOqcY3ubdRXZw", "review_id": "CCpYjmlnMdhYFuEf9JsG2A", "text": "This tiny museum is so cute and has a ton of artifacts!  Its free so thays a bonus and in walking distance from Union South. The dinosaurs, giant armidillo,  and mammoth are super to see and are quite rare so its splendid to see in Madison. If you have a few free minutes are youre close by, this is a great FREE time killer.", "business_id": "Pn4xv1BGBmtpVBmUcIsrpQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CLKSlbyP_NL-JS6CNCGnFA", "review_id": "xxTuaBSca2U2nB2UJ2Fn5w", "text": "The worst customer service I have ever experienced.  Trailers and trucks all over the place, so I had to make a place to park.  Ended up getting cursed out by a maintenance guy.   Nice job U-haul!!!!  Will never be going back to this place again.", "business_id": "tgGaaLuFPbeiwPZcAKFxGA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "Faz1ZPFJIdh3-35fh38PTg", "text": "I hate giving 1-star reviews, but I'm not sure how else to rate the overall experience.\n\nThe Atlas Court location appears to be quite aged, extremely cramped, and lacks quality customer service. They do have a ton of equipment available, but that's about it.\n\nI arrived on Saturday morning with my reservation for a 17' truck firmly in-hand. There was a line of people waiting to check-in/check-out equipment, and only one person working behind the counter. \n\nThe employee (a younger gentleman) appeared to be struggling with everything he did, and he wasn't shy about hiding his frustrations. After waiting for around 15 minutes, another employee (I believe he's the manager) jumped-in and helped folks. The manager was much more proficient, helpful, and friendly. I was third or fourth in line, and the manager processed all of us before the other guy finished his first customer.\n\nWhen I went to get my truck, there was an equipment problem, so they substituted another truck for me. Unfortunately, the truck that I was provided was ancient - it had 204,000 miles on it, the check engine light was on, and it ran so poorly that I thought I was going to breakdown at several points along the way. The steering components were so loose that the truck weaved and swerved the entire time; I could \"saw\" the steering wheel from the 9:00 to 3:00 position as I drove without affecting my direction/course.\n\nBecause of the check engine light, the truck averaged 3.2 miles to the gallon. My 46 mile round-trip move required 15-gallons of fuel to complete. That is absolutely absurd. The cost to refill the truck was $50 on the dot.\n\nEven more absurd were the fees for the truck... $29.95 for the day, $14 for insurance, and $1.09 per mile seem fair. Until they tack on additional service fees, etc. What should've cost around $70 - $80 for an in-town move cost nearly $100 + $50 for gas. \n\nReturning the truck was even worse, as the manager was long gone, and the lone dude was back at the counter. As soon as another employee arrived to assist with the line of people waiting to check-out, the first dude announced that he was \"f-ing out of here\" because he had \"the longest f-ing day of his life\" working there. Mind you, there were 5-6 people in line when he made his proclamation. \n\nI now remember why I've always used Penske or Budget when moving. It's unlikely I'll use these guys in the future...", "business_id": "tgGaaLuFPbeiwPZcAKFxGA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7OVu2zVOZOvT1pShKjo96A", "review_id": "7cdtCeDwhk8TfJSrozedwg", "text": "Carrie Moe, the General Manager of this location is a liar.  I rented a 26' truck from The Atlas Ave location for my move to Minnepolis.  After driving the truck the 1MILE to the house I was moving out of, the truck broke down in my drive way.  The radiator was blown.  Seems to me the radiator was blown when I rented the truck,  It took just a mile for the temperature to come up and blow radiator fluid all over my driveway.  10 hours, and a dozen phone calls later and the truck was fixed.  Despite the fact that Carrie is the General Manager of the Atlas Ave Location, he continues to claim that offering me a full refund is not within his control.  However U Haul corporate says it is.  When I first called Carrie to inquire about my refund, he claimed he had no knowledge of my issues.  This, despite the fact that he'd entered notes on my case in U Haul's corporate \"Objections\" file.   I continue to fight for my refund. \n  DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH CARRIE MOE OR THE ATLAS AVE UHAUL LOCATION.  CARRIE MOE IS A CROOK AND A LIAR!", "business_id": "tgGaaLuFPbeiwPZcAKFxGA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kj18hvJRPLepZPNL7ySKpg", "review_id": "nhrhaeB75Z2f7JKETSS1ig", "text": "Old school greasy spoon food and very nice service. It's a throwback to another time and a good one at that.", "business_id": "MONajnUQ5-IRtv8PSPn_yA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x3k3_PbqdO8fM33si6tv4Q", "review_id": "mevwG-r5jTErXmcykCgj0w", "text": "Excellent prices, wonderful basic food, and outstanding service.  The wait staff is very efficient and consistent, and I particularly enjoy the potatoes obrien.\n\nOpen only until 2pm, for breakfast and lunch.", "business_id": "MONajnUQ5-IRtv8PSPn_yA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pd6K5fsL-dYJxESApxuweg", "review_id": "sDW8HzGv2iZmC-gSlmdKtw", "text": "Good food, good prices, good service. Simple little breakfast diner. Down to earth and delicious. If I lived here I would def b a regular!", "business_id": "MONajnUQ5-IRtv8PSPn_yA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7w-xUbtFFCQeAyrKhCykcA", "review_id": "as3iIc0jQXBjxyI2wtU78A", "text": "Awesome breakfast!", "business_id": "MONajnUQ5-IRtv8PSPn_yA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "13XTZwRHFLGjAdpN3YCm5Q", "review_id": "tGjGBA0LDkZr57Yklf9gWQ", "text": "This is definitely a throw-back to little town diners. The food is basic, but well made and cheap. Really cheap. Nothing over $8 on the menu and most things in the $5-6 range for breakfast which is served all day. I recently went here on a weekday morning that I had off work and the place was mostly filled with older guys sitting around in groups drinking their coffee discussing the weekend football games. You can tell this is the type of place that people visit every day to chat with neighbors and have the community feeling. Service is prompt and efficient. On weekends there can be a short wait, but never anything too bad.", "business_id": "MONajnUQ5-IRtv8PSPn_yA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "43DxzRDfTrVHyg40b6RiEQ", "review_id": "CEAgay4JvUa5s9rsbAqNSg", "text": "what a great place...the owner is very friendly, food awesome, and good value:  we will def. return!", "business_id": "MONajnUQ5-IRtv8PSPn_yA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eQSj2Pg6zlybas4UfipmrQ", "review_id": "k8ovfRquDNOdzmCzMDvFxg", "text": "I want to give this dump a big fat 0.\n\nMy mother and I went this past weekend very hopeful that the food would be good based on the fact they won Best in Madison. How on earth did this place win any award for great food and service is beyond me.\n\n\nThe menu was extremely old, small and the coffee was pure water.  \nI order the walleye, hash browns, toast and eggs breakfast.\nMy mother order biscuits and gravy\n\nMy toast was cold, hash browns had no tastes, over easy eggs were not cooked fully and fish was very small in size.\n\nMothers gravy was too salty and a thick bunch of sop. \n\nThe menu had no coordination. Biscuit,gravy and hash browns? That is nothing but starch!\n\nWith that aside,\nNot only that but the server was horrible. I felt like she ignored my mother and I the entire time. I understand they were kinda busy. Fine. We can be patient. However, she refilled coffees at her other tables and stopped by to tell the customers their food was being made after waiting for so long. We did not receive such treatment. She passed our table several times and never once asked us how was the food or why our orders were taking so long. Not once.  She was a horrible waitress.\n\nNeither my mother or I could finish our food. I took possibly 4 bites and was done.\nWe spent less time eating then we did waiting and ordering. Waitress continued to ignore us, so we got up and just walked over to pay.\n\nI told the cashier the food was horrible and I wouldn't be back. She then stated to us that normally the food is good and she wasn't sure why it was taking the kitchen so long and were getting orders wrong.\n\n But here is the killer... she then leans over and says \" I hate our kitchen staff, we need new ones\"\n\nWhat kind of place does that? You do no throw your co workers under the bus TO CUSTOMERS! I was beyond flabbergasted. \n\nJust a horrible business, not friendly and food is beyond pathetic. \nDo not go here. I have no idea who in their right mind would vote them as \"Best in Madison\" or give it 5 stars unless you do not have taste buds. \n\nIf you want great food, coffee AND service, go to The Original Pancake House in Monona.", "business_id": "MONajnUQ5-IRtv8PSPn_yA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fLlH6ePcOgdD05qvYoJoWA", "review_id": "EPs24TMJ_Av96CRxOgy4kw", "text": "Came here a few times and always had really good food and friendly service! Thanks again!", "business_id": "MONajnUQ5-IRtv8PSPn_yA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RvweNJFVkR3ttkWsIBy7nQ", "review_id": "0Wu7pTa2GWSu_G2nUDl0QA", "text": "I think I just fell in love.  I loooove breakfast.  Love it.  Sometimes, I get really overwhelmed by large, fancy menus.  So you can imagine, what a breath of fresh air, the Cottage Cafe was.  \n\nWe walked in at 9 am.  Early, but not too early.  The place was packed.  Wow.  I walked up to the register and little did I know, but it is a seat yourself place.  There was no sign.  So we waited a few minutes for a table to open and sat down.\n\nI am a simple person, I ordered the special of biscuits and gravy with two eggs.  The menu had quite a few other options.  My husband ordered the steak, two eggs and hash browns.  $8.  This is probably the most expensive item on their menu.\n\nMy gravy was perfect.  It was thick without being sludgy.  It had the right amount of seasoning.  I received my breakfast on two plates because the biscuits and gravy were overwhelming a single plate.   I ordered scrambled eggs.  They were bland and flat.  I spied my neighbors omelette which looked much more appetizing. \n\nOur whole bill (for two people) was $16 and some change.  Bottomless coffee and breakfast.  Wow.  \n\nOh, parking is tough.  There is only one shared lot.", "business_id": "MONajnUQ5-IRtv8PSPn_yA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "omOnbJjKaJUkvYi3reIB9w", "review_id": "ENZny1oH_lSqa9QQ60UEww", "text": "I'm a big fan of having breakfast here, so this is a breakfast review.\n\nI enjoy the steak and eggs/ hash brown breakfast. Each time I've ordered this, the steak it a great breakfast sized sirloin perfectly cooked. \nNothing is every very fancy or trendy at the cottage caf\u00e9, it is just straight up down home traditional breakfast cooking. \nCoffee, Eggs, biscuits, hash, sausage, bacon, pancakes, toast. The essentials. Who needs anything else when your hungry and want someone else to cook for you on a Sunday morning, right?\n\nPlenty of seating, but a word of warning.....I'm not the only person who loves this caf\u00e9. It fills up very quickly on the weekends and you may be waiting for a seat. \n\nService is very good every time. Bottomless Coffee just keeps on coming! I love that. \n\nThe pricing is the best part! Nothing like getting a great plate of food for a more than willing to pay price. I believe my go to Steak/eggs/hash browns/toast is around $7.99. Ya! Amazing right!\n\nBetween my wife and me, I have not seen our breakfast bill over $17 bucks yet...including each ordering coffee. \n\nSo Like I said....Nothing fancy, just great traditional breakfast food at great prices.", "business_id": "MONajnUQ5-IRtv8PSPn_yA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dASlMIXMtVk0dg-iYGPPWA", "review_id": "8VHDHHkA5mjxA0kwtOK8Hg", "text": "I love breakfast, and at Cottage Cafe, they really get it right.  The food is the biggest hit with lots of basic American breakfast fare options.  Expect to leave stuffed as the portion sizes are pretty big.  The coffee service is awesome and the whole staff is quite friendly and efficient.  You get all of this at a super reasonable price.", "business_id": "MONajnUQ5-IRtv8PSPn_yA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Umb6MRVPEptijws8Ix56Dg", "review_id": "YyN5ACYruPAGxiBTo5qf_Q", "text": "Incredible service and amazing food! Eggs Benedict meal was one of the best ones I have had in a long time! Prices are very, very great - fairly inexpensive!", "business_id": "MONajnUQ5-IRtv8PSPn_yA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BMoVnPGnN29C1lf0zh9qmw", "review_id": "N-eDfr1sanKg9o1o_aQMSA", "text": "I was pulling a U-Haul trailer from Michigan when my van started to lose power on I-90 in Madison.  I saw that I was leaking transmission fluid and began to look for a nearby transmission service garage.  When I got to Eastside Transmission the first thing I noticed is they keep a very clean shop.  There were only two techs on duty and were busy.  Dan quickly looked at the two vehicles ahead of me then came over to look at my car within minutes.  He took time look it over well and determined that the transmission was getting hot and discharging fluid out the overflow line.  He said I needed to let it cool and take it out of over-drive and I should be fine.  I was on my way in 20 minutes and didn't even charge me for the diagnosis.  We made it home without further problems.  It's nice to find a good honest shop when you're away from home and need immediate service!", "business_id": "UWyW-lyljb_SrCnSEuugUQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9aZpbkRTyAGz3nhEBTlJwg", "review_id": "GR71WGaiJDuSvAThpKc6Nw", "text": "My wife's 98 durango took a dump, if you know whats I mean.i'm new to the area and peoples here said this place was fair.they couldn't have been any truer.this is a great place and great service.hopefully don't have to come back soon , but if I did I would come here.", "business_id": "UWyW-lyljb_SrCnSEuugUQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wIoUK9dW_Bx2UtKTbg4h-A", "review_id": "GYKoWtjHqAlMLBzMCWhqDw", "text": "I heard funny noises and my car wasn't shifting right... it made me a bit leery, and I am from out of town.  \n\nI called East Side, and they were very up front saying that they would be able to drive it around, check my fluid levels, and let me know what they thought.\n\nEverywhere else I had contacted was booked, and these guys came through!\n\nVery Helpful!", "business_id": "UWyW-lyljb_SrCnSEuugUQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3IlpjqKzi395McNr3QCW7A", "review_id": "0mNUIWnFDsAjHXgTCxcgnw", "text": "We had Gaylord cater our wedding reception.  The staff was friendly and helpful, though they were especially good with setup and tear down.   The food was above average for a catering.  In particular their stuffed Portobello Mushroom was quite nice. We also got some relatively healthy and tasty potato and vegetable dishes.   They were also priced quite reasonably for what we got.\n\nA good experience all around with no major negatives.  I would consider Gaylord for catering again.", "business_id": "gzZsvqloSosWREQMHCm75Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-hwN2juKYn-KTxa2WBYLnw", "review_id": "XK21BlRx6cUYm-zTC6BJNg", "text": "I have been served Gaylord Catering food more times than I care to remember and have always been disappointed.  Twice I became ill.   I am not exaggerating.   When Gaylord's shows up somewhere I get the coffee and a roll.\nFrom my experience the dishes are always of the lowest quality.   \nNote that everything looks ok but often the hot dishes are not hot. \nThis is not criticism of the staff.  Just the quality of the food is always disappointing.\n\nupdate: I was contacted by Gaylord Catering regarding my review.  I think this shows that the owners care about the quality of their food and service and that they have much more sense that many other businesses out there that seem to ignore their negative reviews and cannot even update and maintain a decent website.  (a whole other topic)\nIn response I want to better describe what I am referring to in my previous review.  Everything has always been neat and clean with Gaylord.  Their food has never had a bad or spoiled taste.  My illness has nothing to do with food poisoning or anything like that.  I have just felt nauseous for a while after eating their catered breakfasts.  I really think they need to change up their eggs, sausage and breakfast potatoes.  Everything looks ok but it never sits well with me for the next hour.\nI have eaten some lunches that have been ok and I never became ill after eating a Gaylord's catered lunch.\nAs I briefly mentioned in my previous review the staff is at no fault.  In fact, Gaylord has always been on time, the staff is neat and professional and everything is presented nicely.\n\nAnyone who is selecting a catering service should taste test a complete meal that is being served before ordering the service.   I have experienced some real nightmares at weddings, funerals and family reunions. Gaylord Catering has never presented a dish like some of the bad dishes I have been served over the years by other catering services.  I have been served raw meat in Milwaukee, spoiled fish in Waukesha, cold and two hour late food in southern Wisconsin, over salted meatballs in West Allis, tv dinner style food in Montana, seriously low quality seafood in Oregon, completely cold food in West Virginia and a 6 dollar meal for the cost of 20 in Madison,  Complaining about disappointing food at a catered meal is bad manners in my book so I just pass the poor servings and eat what I can.  But on Yelp I can express what my real experience was and I try my best to be as constructive and fair as possible.", "business_id": "gzZsvqloSosWREQMHCm75Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DD_E6EsL7WAwjap1i4EiPA", "review_id": "5EE54L3LEqiXjVo3cZNUzQ", "text": "They really knocked our food service out of the park. It was truly the most amazing food I've ever had at a wedding and being that it was my own, I was adamant about the quality being key. I don't want to diminish the fact that if I were at a restaurant and ate this food I would be extremely satisfied. \nI still keep receiving unprompted feedback stating that this was the best food my guests have EVER had at a wedding. Thanks for making my day so great and my guests' palates satiated!", "business_id": "gzZsvqloSosWREQMHCm75Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ZYaumz29bl9qHpu-KVtMGA", "review_id": "o0FerMSXF6hdM4xVqrP1nQ", "text": "First of all, how has no one reviewed Michael's yet?  They have the best everything!  The best frozen yogurt, certainly the best fried cheese curds EVER, and the best root beer.  Michael's is open kind of later than you might expect, and has a nice patio to sit outside in the summer.  They now offer K-9 custard, so you can bring your dog too!  \n\nMy cat likes ice cream, I wonder if K-9 custard could be good for felines?", "business_id": "Jb5SB2OXbRW0e7ErGlMK-Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "D72YMW4JGX3NkSNZAW7BeA", "review_id": "LTTdv2S8DA_p_YuQy0Jnbg", "text": "Thank god Michelle reviewed this place. She's taken me here before and IT RULED but I coudn't remember the name. I wish we had a place like Michael's even half as good in Minneapolis.\n\nEvery single time I have frozen custard it tastes like butter and, while some may find that awesome, it happens to make my gag reflex go crazy. The custard at Michael's is pretty much perfect and the root beer is SO good. I don't even like root beer that much but I would drink this stuff every day if I could.\n\nI'm sure I'd love the K-9 custard, too. Who cares, I'm sure it's ten times better than the solid half and half a lot of places are trying to pass off as custard around here.", "business_id": "Jb5SB2OXbRW0e7ErGlMK-Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "VJIwFsZ7-udXymDm2inE0Q", "review_id": "j0aqhxaWN09yQ833tibT_Q", "text": "i cannot believe that no one had yelped this place- thank you jaymi and michelle, you are geniuses. \n\nmy friends from madison visiting a couple weeks ago told me that michaels is  just as it was when i was there maybe 8 years ago so this review should be accurate. one word sums it up. PERFECTION. they also told me they dont go often, or at least every day, which i would. you would be beyond obese but it would be worth it. i have only had the frozen custard here and being lactose intolerant but in denial makes it a rough experience. there is nothing like this in the world- italian gelati, nopee, argentine ice cream del dios, cant touch this shit. \n\nmichaels frozen custard is literally the best taste sensation i have experienced in my life. that is a big statement and im owning it.  it doesnt even matter what flavor you get, its that good. you dont even have to get toppings on it- though i would toss some peanut butter cup chunks on. could be worth the drive to madison alone.", "business_id": "Jb5SB2OXbRW0e7ErGlMK-Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kazm9pBM-79VeQFObzaZFA", "review_id": "2T1UnHx-RV-MYqlQ2ZpT-Q", "text": "First of all, this is not the original location... that's why you see so few reviews here on the Atwood store. However, they still have the cute umbrellas and the luscious custard we all love. Stopped in to get a fix and killed two birds with one stone -- delicious frozen custard sundaes and hot fried cheese curds. Could it get any better? Only if you made the entry way and the outdoor tables more accessible for friends and family in wheelchairs, and your servers a little friendlier and better. We sat outside in the sunshine and watched everybody drive by and stare back at us jealously.", "business_id": "Jb5SB2OXbRW0e7ErGlMK-Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6kp815UUjK--ukUjmDlSCQ", "review_id": "YiLC401sox54xCxlnAHeXA", "text": "I had Death By Chocolate.  Now I am dead and loving it.", "business_id": "Jb5SB2OXbRW0e7ErGlMK-Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xSI7zNvo6UBrcdmRO4fAWg", "review_id": "QS_AhRBItUam6OiV4a1DJg", "text": "Each trip home I need, need to stop by here  for the requisite small turtle sundae: its melty eggshell-white frozen custard, hot fudge, caramel, a pile of pecans and cherry on top makes my day. Or my year. \n\nTake a pint to-go, too. I'm currently dreaming about their pumpkin custard. Mmm.", "business_id": "Jb5SB2OXbRW0e7ErGlMK-Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_HxOsUTJuvpedEdU_19iKQ", "review_id": "I9QDkuDjkz6qOWCpojy87w", "text": "Cheddar burger, check. Vanilla shake, check. Food coma, double check!!! This place is old school burgers, fries and shakes; and they are good at what they do!", "business_id": "Jb5SB2OXbRW0e7ErGlMK-Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2OquMv5WPNNrRX3hTGJhYg", "review_id": "rvP6igG_r8JVt9ZnLtxLYw", "text": "The custard is really fantastic - creamy - the best.  The other food, though, is notably disappointing.  I've had a couple of burgers there and they were greasy and half-hearted concoctions.  I also think that the counter staff could be a lot better.  They always seem sullen and taciturn.  In the winter you get the impression that they aren't really even supposed to be open.  That is all a shame, though, because the interior is decent - 50's diner style - and they could surely draw in a very decent off-season crowd if they chose to work on the food and the staff's comportment.", "business_id": "Jb5SB2OXbRW0e7ErGlMK-Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kj18hvJRPLepZPNL7ySKpg", "review_id": "J6udC6V_9D74BlLXnnz5Gg", "text": "Go for the custard, and if you are doing drive through and want the flavor of the day, be sure to ask for it fresh. I was sure Culver's just down the way would drive a stake through Michael's when it opened a few years back, but it hasn't happened. For those of us who like the real thing, that's something to be happy about.\n\nI've been happy with their veggie burgers and can't complain about the food over all. Drive in kinda food...", "business_id": "Jb5SB2OXbRW0e7ErGlMK-Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Kqvfep2mxS10S50FbVDi4Q", "review_id": "cWRlx88-iyLMAj_v6uSnTQ", "text": "Being from out of state, I'm not a custard expert.  However, even an idiot knows that this place is good after just one taste.\n\nI enjoyed the black forest flavor of the day.  Creamy chocolate and cherries.\n\nMake sure to walk through the back parking lot, through the grassy area and down to the lake to enjoy your treat.", "business_id": "Jb5SB2OXbRW0e7ErGlMK-Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fl3z1szzUcpzuWEiy2mr3g", "review_id": "n-zzwrRqfuRsDEA-_oBaug", "text": "Better than Culvers. But more expensive.", "business_id": "Jb5SB2OXbRW0e7ErGlMK-Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1-bhSFWLp2eI1Bj8ZlG4HQ", "review_id": "NEwmOsmM1wgCWXf2YQNwhQ", "text": "If you stop eating frozen custard for a while and then go back to it, you  wish you never tried it again.  After a few years frequenting this place, the Oreo malt is the only thing I consider ordering. And that is only if someone I'm with really wants to go and is paying for it. Prices are obscene. All of the food is greasy, bland, and expensive.", "business_id": "Jb5SB2OXbRW0e7ErGlMK-Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3ulh3ylZhTTsxPIXXm0HmA", "review_id": "HCqPG38xD__Yv8wKyW0pag", "text": "Good, wisconsin-esque experience.  The flavors of the day, mint oreo, then cookie dough, were just ok.  Would go back, unless I found someplace better.", "business_id": "Jb5SB2OXbRW0e7ErGlMK-Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W9Lz5htnRPYn4hcV7Nu5gQ", "review_id": "HQUyXdNCYbnWZRyyXjYCfQ", "text": "I was there on a hot Sat in June.  They had one clerk and some other guy learning over try to hear the order.  Shouldn't the outside order window be opened.  I order the basket and the clerk specifically asked me for fries, onion rings, and cheez curds.  What I ended up in my basket were onion petals.  These aren't rings( they used to serve rings)but that's not what I got. I got about 10 and they used to serve big portions.  This location didn't have fountain drinks and had the choice of soda in a can. They used to have fountain drinks.Finally, the last thing that made mad as a wet wasp is the prices listed are cash prices. If use a credit card you pay 3% more. A flavor OF THE DAY(fod) is about 3.70 while a whole pint is about 4.99.  You can always get the FOD in a pint so I would go with a whole pint.  Basket are about 5.99 to 6.70 but bring your cash or add 3% to the already absorbent prices.", "business_id": "Jb5SB2OXbRW0e7ErGlMK-Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TeZDG9T4xDXQW8f-Z0PO2Q", "review_id": "fAHWkX466vitKsq5fkNzYQ", "text": "The best frozen custard!\n\nIt's very smooth and creamy though a bit sweet. Every time I go to Madison, I need to stop here for some creamy frozen treat. The chocolate pecan is my favorite.", "business_id": "Jb5SB2OXbRW0e7ErGlMK-Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z3uWp25_a0to6p7meH3sWw", "review_id": "rygFzbqr72LQa2V0dgTrjQ", "text": "I like this place.  Nothing super special, but still one of the best custard places in town.  I always get dog ice cream for my pups.", "business_id": "Jb5SB2OXbRW0e7ErGlMK-Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SnnwGJ6PvxlWXMfrJxhhzQ", "review_id": "GpB1b-DWvUiA0XGFbzuCmg", "text": "I'm a frozen custard novice, so maybe i'll revise this after I've tried some other places. \n\nWe came here at about 9:30 on a Thursday night and it was pretty dead. I think we were expecting a normal ice cream shop kind of atmosphere, with a big case of flavors to look at, so we had a bit of a deer-in-headlights moment when we first walked in, trying to figure out what we were supposed to order. It turns out they only have 3 flavors (vanilla, chocolate, and one other) per day, and most of your choices come from what sort of sundae you get. Once we figured that out, a number of the sundae choices seemed pretty solid. I ended up going with Turtle, and my husband got the Peanut Butter Cup. Both were excellent. The chocolate shell on the PBC was nicely chocolaty, especially for that kind of a product, and I appreciated that they didn't skimp on the pecans for the Turtle. We both had smalls, which were QUITE ample. We also got a K9 custard for our dog, which she appeared to enjoy. \n\nI guess I just have a couple of objections that keep this from being a 4-star place. First, I wish they had more flavors, since I don't always want a sundae (but maybe this is characteristic of frozen custard joints and is not a fair criticism). Second, I think it should be served slightly colder so that it doesn't melt as fast when the hot fudge hits it. Third, I felt that it was a bit overpriced for a fast food-style place. This is especially true of the K9 custard, since we're used to getting something more along the lines of a 79-cent kiddie cone for the dog. We'll probably be back, since its in the neighborhood, but this will not be the last frozen dessert purveyor I visit in Madison.", "business_id": "Jb5SB2OXbRW0e7ErGlMK-Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Zc5DCKBkNkTuQjFJDy0MDQ", "review_id": "aPh3BXG37-QD5v23792jbQ", "text": "Stick with Culvers!  My family and I stopped by on our way biking around the lake. What a rude and disappointing experience. First of all the staff who waited on us, Andrea was short tempered and not into customer service. We tried to order swirl, but they don't have it, we had to come up with a solution, Andrea just said no. We ordered a cone, small sundae and a can of coke. About $10.00 later, I was grudging given a glass filled about 1/3 full of ice for my not very chilled coke. The custard is ok, but nothing special. Another option would to be to continue on the bike path. In Monona there is an ice cream stop by a park on the lake. We will try that next time.", "business_id": "Jb5SB2OXbRW0e7ErGlMK-Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sgkRdA1a1Vymdp83Qbikig", "review_id": "8ms3H0ay0Axu_6ldom32jQ", "text": "For all the hype, Michael's is quite a disappointment. \n\nMaybe it's because I didn't try the custard. But seriously, I didn't need more weighing down in this weather...so I ordered an orange crush float instead. For something that would have cost me MAYBE 50cents to make at home, I paid close to $5 for a 12oz cup. That is ridiculous. In general, I think their prices are pretty steep for what you get....you'd probably have to order a burger to really get a bang for your buck...\n\nLike RB, I also had an issue with the service. It was slow, disorganized, and not very friendly. The line was almost out the door, but the employees behind the counter didn't even ATTEMPT to speed up the service. One of them just disappeared into a back room. tsktsk. I also thought it was hilarious how one of the employees crumpled up an order form before the order had been completed, and then had to UNcrumple the paper so she could re-read the order to her coworker. Really? \n\nAnyway, I will probably give the Monroe St. Michael's - and their custards/burgers - a shot, but I'm not going to get my hopes up.", "business_id": "Jb5SB2OXbRW0e7ErGlMK-Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mq4hh_cUna_-rdT2ThZqdQ", "review_id": "RL3AowtL0HvB0lKFbzKWFA", "text": "This was my first visit.  I love the interior decoration of this place.  Clean.  Had a really yummy sundae.  A bit pricey though.", "business_id": "Jb5SB2OXbRW0e7ErGlMK-Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QmXVPx1jfWz8-jhe23xVFA", "review_id": "YGFt5BW2ca1tW4SMj_E5tw", "text": "Great custard, fresh toppings, overall its amazing. $$$ though. I paid $4 for a chocolate shake and it was not even that big. A cheaper alternative, obviously Culvers. I would still recommend Michaels though.", "business_id": "Jb5SB2OXbRW0e7ErGlMK-Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MizkRmWjWS8lYuL6uMmjVw", "review_id": "BILtQsYqwnZlIwb5mIM8eA", "text": "Just had the worst tasting greasy cheesburger I have ever had.  Served with about 5 french fries.", "business_id": "Jb5SB2OXbRW0e7ErGlMK-Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-MZOtQxxYX9CljlnHbqWpA", "review_id": "08e4jbBXPUhd4lH8qWvQmQ", "text": "In Madison to watch some club soccer at the park down the road. Skipped breakfast and needed to fill my belly with some lip lickin food that comes fast. \n\nMichael's looked like a gimmick, but was the closest place I could find. They're going for a 50s nostalgia drive-thru and for the most part it works! I recommend going inside to also taste the retro ambiance. \n\nFood? Happy to report significantly better than your average fast food joint. My bacon cheeseburger was dripping with just off the grill grease. It's a quality burger with fresh veggies to boot. And you won't find fries like this even at a sitdown restaurant. Holy delicious.\n\nNext time I'll try the shake.", "business_id": "Jb5SB2OXbRW0e7ErGlMK-Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RvweNJFVkR3ttkWsIBy7nQ", "review_id": "tdKPOP1m4XMR-C-5cHay5A", "text": "Please do not ever go here.  This is a public service announcement.  I do not even know you and I like you too much to suggest this place.\n\n1- Prices?!  Are you kidding me?  $6 for a milkshake?  It was tiny.  Not to mention it was not much of a milkshake.  It was a peanut butter cup shake.  They took some peanut butter cups, crushed them and stirred them into custard with some milk.  I saw the whole process.  It was not very impressive whatsoever.  The flavor was ok.  \n\n2 - The food.  I had a chili cheese dog.  This is my standard order when it is available on the menu.  The chili tasted like Hormel.  The hot dog was hot and the chili was warm.  I like that they have shredded cheese on it, rather than liquid cheese.\n\n3 - My dining companion got a burger.  It tasted ok, but it was a very thing patty. He also ordered cheese curds with it.  They were so greasy and lacked any good flavor in the breading.  \n\nOverall, we spent nearly $20 there and I was not satisfied with my meal.  Every talks so much about how great the custard is.  Nope.  Not good.  Go to Culver's!  Seriously, for $6 you can get something TWICE the size with more mix-ins.  Better yet?  Get a cone for you AND a friend.", "business_id": "Jb5SB2OXbRW0e7ErGlMK-Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "VgfxD1RTs9C9kd9HEFNXKw", "review_id": "qzdjU5fr4wgx0qQOtSpdVw", "text": "A freezer full of titles that need to be decoded!\n\nI asked the counter guy the tough questions: \n\n\"What's the difference between bear claw, elephant trax, and badger trax?\"\n\nI can't remember what the difference was other than that elephant trax sounded the best.  I didn't want to risk ending my day with artificial caramel, so chose the chocolate custard with peanut butter cups.\n\nPerhaps a little steep at upwards of $5 per pint, but hey, it's not much more expensive than regular-price Haagen-Dazs or Ben&Jerry's is getting these days, and I think it's at least on par, plus it's freshly made!", "business_id": "Jb5SB2OXbRW0e7ErGlMK-Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TAOoRCZFOyySXWfOSaLQiQ", "review_id": "Y3rzoGANUjooQfeB6YnDmQ", "text": "Michael's has been around forever...I've eaten more sundaes here than I care to admit.  And, without fail, they are good. Every. Single. Time. Yes, they are a bit pricey.  Yes, they may be small for what you get. Yes they are all pretty similar. But darn it. They are so stinkin' good.  Just eat them before they melt, because gosh does custard melt faster than ice cream!!\n\nI have never eaten the \"real\" food at this location - so I can't comment on that. But the sundaes are worth it every time.", "business_id": "Jb5SB2OXbRW0e7ErGlMK-Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XgwZ6oYBPeCNrwnKD4Lxhw", "review_id": "w50tc2juet5bLJYhH9aGHQ", "text": "So far this company has been VERY disappointing. Unfortunately they  have the market cornered for laundry pick-up and delivery service in Madison so at this point we really don't have the option of finding someone else. Maybe because Lazybones primary caters to students (what student can afford this??) they think they can do a terrible job at customer service and nobody will notice. They picked up our laundry on Monday. It was supposed to be delivered on Tuesday. It was not. We made sure that they had our waiver so they can leave it on the porch. It was not delivered on Wednesday. I get home yesterday evening (Thursday) and lo and behold, NO LAUNDRY! Really people? Okay I'm out of underwear. Of course by the time you get home and discover that they did not deliver your clean laundry, once again, the office is closed! They attempted to deliver on Wednesday at 3:30 and, despite our waiver, did not just leave it on the porch. The reason why we are using this service is because my husband and I are NOT HOME often. Via email and phone calls we tried to work this out all week and we thought they were clear on our needs but, alas, I am still underwear-less.\nAs I mentioned, there is no other business like this in town, so we are really hoping they pull it together and we can make it work. I remain dubious due to the fact that this national chain seems to have no actual humans operating the branch in Madison.", "business_id": "IGSFz916np_GyQvlagAnlg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XgwZ6oYBPeCNrwnKD4Lxhw", "review_id": "24yct6h5nOgu2vcWwAe04g", "text": "Hmmmm, that's interesting. I wrote a scathing review about Lazybones on Friday. It is now posted in the filtered reviews. Please read! This is a terrible company.", "business_id": "IGSFz916np_GyQvlagAnlg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vfZVtvyP9VjReP29uDVmHA", "review_id": "sQGELNEBoniXwChhljX72A", "text": "All I can say is - never again! I only use them because I am pregnant and not supposed to be lifting things. However, the past 2 times they were 3 hours late delivering - when they had a 5 hour window to begin with! In addition, this time they used fragranced soap which I am allergic to, and I will need to get it rewashed. For such an expensive service, they give you absolutely zero customer service.", "business_id": "IGSFz916np_GyQvlagAnlg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RwZZnNdV3vM-NKTeFelWWQ", "review_id": "3ANrbOcnY5eK52ZiRGp6wg", "text": "I cannot RAVE enough about this company! My son got the mumps and had to be isolated  the last week of school. We had to do alot of last minute changes re: packing up, shipping and storing his stuff. I must have spoken to Lazy Bones 10 times during that week and they could not have been more accommodating, They made this as painless as possible for me, telling me exactly where to get the boxes and shipping supplies (they set up very convenient places right off campus), re-scheduled my pick up time to accomodate me, and told  me they would ship the remainder of my son's stuff home so I did not have to worry about it. We live in California and received the boxes in 4 days! In addition, every time I called they asked about my son and if there was anything else they could do to help. I HIGHLY recommend them and we will be customers for the entire time my son goes to school in Wisconsin. Oh, and their laundry service is awesome too!  Truly a great company with excellent customer service! 5 stars all the way!", "business_id": "IGSFz916np_GyQvlagAnlg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nd_ocknNVYaa1Sqy9V9PXA", "review_id": "CO60kcJnKklb5IyK9ekiyQ", "text": "This place has saved me from dry nights on numerous occasions. The sign faintly resembles one of a Harley Davidson merch shop, but upon entry, your greeted with plenty of boozin' options. The vodka assortment is also pretty top notch. I've managed to score some unique domestics and imports. I've often been confused by the age of some of their patrons, but then I remember that this is also a bait shop, and that there is a rare few of today's use that actually go fishing. Ew... worms.\n\nAnyway, the location of this place is another reason I'll continue to visit. For those who haven't been to Madison, 9 PM is when alcohol sales come to a screeching holt. If you're hanging out on the east side, the clock strikes 8:45, and you've realized that you started to sweat because you don't know if you can make it down Willy St. in time on a Friday night, don't worry. Just head a bit more east. \n\nHarley's may be a little out of the way of the party sector, but you're guaranteed a traffic-free, open road, complete with the freedom to change lanes. You'll have no problems getting here fast enough that you won't turn into a pumpkin.", "business_id": "acnZqXktCu7_x2c4i3tMsw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r3o-3SVqaFZ1trCDiAHvuw", "review_id": "EwJlS8iiGkrtDkirmHE81w", "text": "Nice people, not a bad selection, and close to home. If I'm running low on supplies and it's to early to call it quits, this is where I go!", "business_id": "acnZqXktCu7_x2c4i3tMsw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "e4e-IyxRdWBO0Ak88yyacw", "review_id": "VFSkiA9-W2hVUgJmGXIS7g", "text": "I love Harley's, but my liver hates it. Booze and Bait,what more do you want?", "business_id": "acnZqXktCu7_x2c4i3tMsw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4bsu8DLfDkBV84RKn6UmcA", "review_id": "spYpTJ-d3OCGznPTLCD0xw", "text": "I love that you can buy a bottle of tequila and a worm separately at this place. Super nice guys at the counter always, good selection, and fair prices. You can't really do much better.", "business_id": "acnZqXktCu7_x2c4i3tMsw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kj18hvJRPLepZPNL7ySKpg", "review_id": "ykvrhHWIS1P_5LQtXubToQ", "text": "Pssst. Tiki Bar nights. Limited selection but darned fun with one of the best views in Madison. If you don't believe it then all the more for me!", "business_id": "IfC3d5YvkdaQ6ZHSpojMyw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r3o-3SVqaFZ1trCDiAHvuw", "review_id": "LXG4DI76XlWgyXUNdPu0Ug", "text": "Sunset at the tiki bar is as good as it gets besides the Union!", "business_id": "IfC3d5YvkdaQ6ZHSpojMyw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EoWffFB8hVG13lF0pam0Vw", "review_id": "K2BoSeqCQL03NWZpLvHhtQ", "text": "the tiki bar is fun! (open in the summer every night from 4p-10p with the exclusion of possible friday and saturday night weddings that rent it out privately)\n\nbut the fish fry on friday nights is definitely worth skipping. cold, bland food for too much money. full of elderly people, which usually means it's just bland and cheap, but it was $24 for my husband and i to have the buffet (which is the only option on fridays, don't know about other days). i love fish frys and this one was highly disappointing.\n\nBUT i'm still giving this place 4 stars because the back yard and tiki bar are pretty stellar and they have a sunday brunch that i'd still like to try out. i wouldn't go there for dinner again though, but if you want to drink a beer and sit by the lake (assuming that you don't already live on a lake), this is the place to go! friendly staff and gorgeous views of the capitol, especially at night.", "business_id": "IfC3d5YvkdaQ6ZHSpojMyw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xIfd973WdyXF9_j2DIoCiA", "review_id": "Q7OEmaEYgKhRXjggxYsJ3A", "text": "Wednesday night BINGO is a BLAST. My friends and I go every so often and have so much fun. Cheap food & drinks - plus tons of great people watching and of course - the occasional win! Overall - really cheap, hilariously fun entertainment. Dobbers are $1 each, and cards range from $6 - $18 depending on how many squares you want.", "business_id": "IfC3d5YvkdaQ6ZHSpojMyw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "jc8RrP6mtyeBuDuK2ZihJA", "text": "Not a bad venue for large gatherings and group functions, such as weddings, reunions, and fund raisers. There are two floors - both offer great views of the lake; the staff is prompt and friendly - there's rarely a wait for drinks. The bathrooms, while small, are usually clean and serviceable. Plenty of parking in the outdoor lot.", "business_id": "IfC3d5YvkdaQ6ZHSpojMyw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IYe6533zrbfcBIEynub5vg", "review_id": "vhXvKLTJSV5vxe6rwbkDZA", "text": "I'm astounded at the fuss is around this place. Outside of the view and that it has that hipster smell, what's the attraction?  Limited beer selection. I could accept that if the food were good. But it's not. Went for the \"famous\" Friday fish fry. Clearly nothing is made from scratch. The coleslaw was average. The roll was something out of the freezer. The \"roasted\" potatoes were still crunchy. And the fish was on the order of Mrs Paul's. Seriously, I don't expect a lot from a $13 fish meal, but I do expect better than what I was served. The cafeteria at work serves better fish for half the price. \n\nThe service was good and the people were friendly, but at some point the food needs to carry it's weight. This is a restaurant after all.", "business_id": "IfC3d5YvkdaQ6ZHSpojMyw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5X3fnvmLCfI25i9BFY496Q", "review_id": "KFGme0pTBWg5veFLtXoNdg", "text": "It is very expensive and the front office staff are quite snobby.  I love Dr. Meier though, the only reason I would ever go there!", "business_id": "CgUFVo2ANTRujxYOiY_dmg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WHqhluMIPalPZUFFpNbx3A", "review_id": "bvetkPJCg0OxlUMp9pelmQ", "text": "I had a horrible experience at another vet office and decided, on the recommendation of a work colleague, to go to Truesdell instead. I'm thrilled to have found a place so close to home that we LOVE and am so thankful that my dog has Dr. Meier as his vet. We've seen both other Drs when she was gone and they are both excellent as well.  I know it's more expensive than some others but I like the fact that it is a full hospital so that if something major happened my dog would not have to go anywhere else. They also did his neutering and are always very patient with my questions as I am a first time dog owner and still have lots to learn. All the staff seems very competent and the techs are very good at their jobs as well. Thanks Truesdell! We love you!", "business_id": "CgUFVo2ANTRujxYOiY_dmg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MLhk_VpLu_Oa5p8Av75w0g", "review_id": "Ul6rcZuff6D_31IlOaIywA", "text": "Everyone here is very nice. You can really tell they all absolutely love animals. I called and they got my cat in the next day. They couldn't get a urine sample, so they gave me another appointment the next day for no charge. The facility is clean and up to date. I'm coming here from now on!", "business_id": "CgUFVo2ANTRujxYOiY_dmg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T6DwfzNLuVLvG4jsh3YwPQ", "review_id": "yGswNU7A328smUqApXIerw", "text": "They provide good service, but are probably one of the most expensive vets on the east side. $110 for an exam/consult and \"lab\" work for a healthy dog. That didnt include any flea/tick preventive. They are very quick to offer the most expensive services first, then discuss more cost effective alternatives after you say no. Dr. Brittany is very nice and good with my dog.", "business_id": "CgUFVo2ANTRujxYOiY_dmg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2OquMv5WPNNrRX3hTGJhYg", "review_id": "WQVWFyg5YEM02WXaFWk0OA", "text": "Dave is an awesome VW sage.  He's helpful, friendly, has prices that are much better than Zimbrick, he is fast and just all around one of the good people.  I just hope this review doesn't cause him to get inundated and wreck his speedy turnaround time!  Seriously, the place is awesome.", "business_id": "IlE4UouTsBEGiJ_bNrb5ug", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jp1wMGPTgrRGbBiiYG5VIQ", "review_id": "z_WKWxB34Obu3CNNDmZ1ig", "text": "Dave is a miracle worker. We broke down on Sunday and had our car towed there on the recommendation of a friend. Although we weren't a regular customer, he worked Sunday night (he wasn't supposed to be open) so we could get on our way Monday morning. He did great work for a great price and was completely honest. I couldn't recommend him more highly.", "business_id": "IlE4UouTsBEGiJ_bNrb5ug", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "udxSfWbg5GeJSf4ZG6e8nw", "review_id": "o1ljB24BkNd9V3VEDsf8lg", "text": "I can count on Dave.   He is HONEST.  A trait hardly seen in the car repair business these days.  I am afraid to buy anything other than a VW because I would never want to lose \"my mechanic.\"  He's simply the best.  - Bob M & Sile S.", "business_id": "IlE4UouTsBEGiJ_bNrb5ug", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J2eldezpGyQTK3zuB8IpOw", "review_id": "IMJn1jH-ZpXHky4p1sndFg", "text": "Had to have my GTI towed here on a Sunday afternoon, Dave called me at 7:30 Monday morning to see what happened and I had a new water pump and timing belt in by 5pm. Honest, quick, fair prices, no annoying upsells. If you drive a VW, you should be taking it here.", "business_id": "IlE4UouTsBEGiJ_bNrb5ug", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RWySlALSCn7-wjx0mxBfTg", "review_id": "G105bezPcBGYeb8WfrPAkQ", "text": "I don't have a VW, but I deliver pizza to this business from time to time. Sometimes money falls out of my pocket when I'm making change, and I guess that happened today. Dave called the pizza store and told us that the driver dropped some money! Thank you for being honest!", "business_id": "IlE4UouTsBEGiJ_bNrb5ug", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gS2LzYd97r-X_j9bVJItFg", "review_id": "k8hSIHo4T7tUsQC4N0fKOw", "text": "Very impressed with Sam and Dave at Courtesy Auto.  Very professional and timely with the replacement of new rear brakes and rotors on my 2006 VW Passat.  Would highly recommend as their pricing was very reasonable.  Thanks guys.", "business_id": "IlE4UouTsBEGiJ_bNrb5ug", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dWTLYj28EJF1XHWfMIHgkg", "review_id": "WPOoyvhmbT_SFean8OmN8w", "text": "I usually despise going to auto shops, but this was really a great experience!  I mostly understand what was wrong with my car instead of my usual clueless-ness.  The price seemed pretty reasonable too.", "business_id": "IlE4UouTsBEGiJ_bNrb5ug", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-ZSPer3Fb79GxWLUIq7Dfw", "review_id": "2aS7aifPvZmM5hb2ajCh-w", "text": "Dave was fabulous. He explained every thing he did to my car every step of the way to ensure I understood before he did any work. He was extremely accommodating and very friendly.", "business_id": "IlE4UouTsBEGiJ_bNrb5ug", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tOS1MVVagkPxR-fiodhjXw", "review_id": "s5s4NMbEWdeIJY9ghfon1A", "text": "Courtesy Auto is THE only place you should take your VW.  They do outstanding work and are super honest.  I have used them exclusively for almost 80k miles worth of service and couldn't be happier.  They know these cars in and out and won't sell you something you don't need.  Once I asked Dave if I needed front brakes and he said - I am betting your light will come on close to your next service so you probably have 7500 miles left on them.  The light came on at 7800 miles.  If you want to support a great shop - head over to Courtesy Auto.", "business_id": "IlE4UouTsBEGiJ_bNrb5ug", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ISwiZNOXrgxlLfVZsGBUww", "review_id": "VkXVo0IJ_pIMYqMoAhgBHA", "text": "In August we had 4 new tires installed.  Whether tires, brakes, or other mechanical issues we have received satisfactory service over the years.", "business_id": "zHdt_KW2QqgJJ9bLmtShdQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IijNvs6HQMo-QDkFznKeWg", "review_id": "edYb4jNwhmqnPbIxMDQKaw", "text": "The manager and mechanics are kind, honest people who provide phenomenal service. I went in to have my muffler and center pipe replaced due to rusting issues. \n\nThey saved me $600 over the dealership service quote, had the required parts delivered within the hour, and finished the maintenance itself in about an hour.  \n\nI felt entirely comfortable trusting my car to them, and plan to have all of my future servicing done here.", "business_id": "zHdt_KW2QqgJJ9bLmtShdQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Zs9OvhOLQx11wFxZmXwgwQ", "review_id": "zBFKr9ZbaPQGNmDbK30rMQ", "text": "This is my first visit to Wisconsin and I'm here for work.  We booked rooms at Country Inn and Suites on our customer's recommendation.\n\n1.  LOCATION.  It is a bit South of Madison proper, however, it appears to be pretty convenient to the city.  Our meeting is S. of town, so it is fine for us.\n\n2.  ROOMS.  It's your standard double queen with a small table and kitchenette.  It does have free wi-fi, which is nice.\n\n3.  WORK OUT.  There's a decent work out facility and a running trail nearby.  What more do you need?\n\n4. BONUS.  There's a wagon in the lobby.  A wagon.  Pretty cool.  Also, Arlo Guthrie's back up band is staying here tonight.", "business_id": "hmYAW7mhIz_o8ArencdkDw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pfxuZwa-armTo7OgORulAQ", "review_id": "BPE-ScqznYg2hzRPWkjLmg", "text": "I once thought I knew what luxury was. Luxury is yachts. Luxury is stretch limousines. Luxury is diamond tiaras and Rolex watches. Luxury is Bentleys and Beverly Hills; bone-in filets and \"bon appetite\". Luxury is throwing some glitter and making it rain.\n\nI once thought luxury in its truest form was to only be attainable by the rich and the powerful - but boy was I wrong. People -- luxury IS attainable. I know this, because I recently experienced it at the Country Inn and Suites outside of Madison, WI. \n\n Whether you opt for an \"inn\" or spring for a \"suite\" - you're going to love this fucking hotel. Upon entering the palatial lobby, a charming bellman presented me with my own personal luggage dolly, even though it was clear that my strapping, young body was more than adequate to carry my small, nylon duffle bag. The Sconnie at the front desk even put me up on the top floor of the resort (floor 3), which offered views of one of the most gorgeous bodies of water I had ever seen. \n\nThe ice bucket was a nice touch. It was large, though not too large as to take up much of the expansive counter space the room provided. There was even a plastic liner for the bucket--which I scoffed at. To think, who would even consider using it in such a pristine, meticulously manicured suite? I quickly tossed it, and when I did I couldn't help but notice the luxurious mini-fridge down below. Let me tell you, there was nothing \"mini\" about this fridge. I fit an entire case of Coors Light in there, along with some Gatorade, and cheese curds to boot. It looked so cool and cozy that, at the end of the evening, I wanted to curl up and sleep in there.\n\nThough it wasn't easy -- I refrained from sleeping in the mini-fridge. I mean, how could I sleep in there with one of the most luxurious beds I had ever seen staring me in the face? You could fit John, Kate, and the 8 on this bed. I never would, though. I'd kick them all out and keep all of the fresh pillows and down comforters to myself-- because THAT'S luxury, and Kate is mean. If it wasn't for a call of nature which I battled until my bladder nearly exploded on all of the luxurious bedding, I might STILL be laying in that fluffy wonderland of extravagance. \n\nNow, I've peed in some nice bathrooms... very nice bathrooms actually. Once, I came across a bathroom SO nice, I couldn't pee in there. I held it, and peed in my less fortunate bathroom at home-- but this bathroom? This bathroom was so luxurious; I HAD to pee in it. I couldn't unzip my fly fast enough (literally, I peed a little in my pants). Thankfully there was a cornucopia of fine soaps and lotions at my disposal. I would bet that royalty uses these same soaps - they just had that royal smell about them. When I was done drying my hands, I squirted a little more of that soap on them and didn't even wash it off.\n\nSummary: In hindsight, this is really only a place you want to stay at if you're celebrating something really special-- a honeymoon, for instance, or a significant wedding anniversary. I would've stayed someplace else had I known the Country Inn and Suites was so luxurious. Now, back at my home, I fear I may never taste that royal tang again. Enjoy your stay here; cherish it. I know I sure did.", "business_id": "hmYAW7mhIz_o8ArencdkDw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "19uSEhc2q-e0MXxNNYW1RA", "review_id": "iNgRH8K2as5IXYLhFKGpfQ", "text": "We stopped on the 4th of July and stayed here.  It was a nice hotel.  Seemed clean and well taken care of.  The beds were comfortable.  \n\nOverall nice hotel and would stay again if we passed through.", "business_id": "hmYAW7mhIz_o8ArencdkDw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uvjpH-iBQG3hqcuf7ZJ6EQ", "review_id": "vueqSNDQSG-ivWaCG5cIHg", "text": "I've been using Priceline for 8 years almost on a weekly basis. Every once in a while I run across a hotel that treats you like a second class citizen. This is one. They are nearly empty and won't put me in a king room without a $50 up charge.  My room is next to the elevator too.  Why us Priceline if you're going to resent all your customers.", "business_id": "hmYAW7mhIz_o8ArencdkDw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8ITVDdfK07owxCA1x878Vw", "review_id": "uo5LWFJTOsla9j4a5fMiig", "text": "Check out my photos.  Kate and I adopted a pup.  A fantastic Beagle/Australian Shepard mix named after an Angels In America character.\n\nWith dog in tow, we went to pick up the requisite food and supplies.  Mounds is the place to go. Locally owned and operated, the staff are friendly and knowledgeable and they give you a Mounds candy bar upon check-out.  Love it.", "business_id": "CLvpX-lYjnz6FvtmMRkYew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UJP3jPnR70Kbhm44QeCnXA", "review_id": "I7ML4zYsx2amNHuaHuySTQ", "text": "Mounds is the best pet supply store in town. It's more reasonable than the national chains and has a great selection.  They even donate their own food to the Dane County Humane Society, which is pretty cool.", "business_id": "CLvpX-lYjnz6FvtmMRkYew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "t9dhc45qvIRh0VubDmFMmg", "review_id": "j53ut6E-eHn-f3zlLTVqUw", "text": "YAY Mounds!!\nI've gone with my sister to get kitty litter and food here before and I really like this place! \nFor any Chicagoan's who may read this, it is similar to a Petco, but priced like a PetsMart. So they are rather pricey..\nMy favorite thing about this store was the Adoption Center. They have this great big glass window that you can see all the available kitties they have up for adoption. And they also have a board with pictures and descriptions of available dogs from the local shelters they can bring in. I know PetsMart offers this as well, but it is not nearly as big or clean. :)~", "business_id": "CLvpX-lYjnz6FvtmMRkYew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uhsQFs68oZHrKVMPinwfrQ", "review_id": "ywLunH0S35e2HEibpO8N3w", "text": "mounds is awesome. they have a great selection of corn/wheat/soy-free dog food and treats, as well as toys, leashes, etc. everyone who works there is super nice. this is the only place we go for pet supplies anymore... and the fun size mounds bars they give you at the checkout don't hurt either.", "business_id": "CLvpX-lYjnz6FvtmMRkYew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Zgh5rBRRu4GosESrovZhzA", "review_id": "haugIgJiFdGTbGCVEjTSdQ", "text": "I absolutely hate writing anything negative -- especially about a pet store that I really like. \n\nI really do love the Mounds organization. The organization is truly dedicated to animals and is involved with working to reduce pet overpopulation. The Mounds Dogfest held every year in Sun Prairie, WI is a great event. It's even where I met my dog's breed rescue group which I eventually adopted my dog from.\n\nI really do respect and admire this company. With that being said, I have yet to have a pleasant shopping experience at the East Madison Mounds store. The staff people stand around in aisles together and chit-chat -- I've seen this happen all six times I've been there. Customer service there is lacking. Very much lacking. \n\nNever once have I been greeted as I enter this store. And as much as I can remember, sales associates were indeed present at the front when I entered. In fact, during my most recent visit, two were standing together, chit-chatting, and absolutely ignored me.\n\nThis is such a shame. In contrast, my shopping experiences at the Janesville Mounds have been quite the opposite -- the sales associates very enthusiastic to see me, greet me, help me with any questions, and genuinely appreciative that I'm a customer. \n\nLike I said, I think this is a wonderful company with wonderful goals. Unfortunately, this one Mounds store has very poor customer service. I wish they could/would correct this.", "business_id": "CLvpX-lYjnz6FvtmMRkYew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XJqr2kOVff6ftEaR4QEIBQ", "review_id": "kQbe4rCb9xGfOmNpKva4WA", "text": "Awesome store!  Had the Acana Ranchlands dog food that I was looking to get Cheppie and PItzie.  It's funny b/c the two people who helped me also give their food Acana Ranchlands.  I was able to convince two shoppers to change to it also from the crappy food they were giving their dogs.  Good prices too.  Not the best, but good.", "business_id": "CLvpX-lYjnz6FvtmMRkYew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h4fjgz-44HFE_kGy6p8P-w", "review_id": "S02Y22uu_GuLL9CJwBhpOw", "text": "This is one of the times I really wish I could rate on half-stars. \n\nFor selection, Mounds gets five stars. This location is not an overwhelmingly huge store like some of the big chain pet stores I've been to, and yet they manage to cram more variety of foods, toys, and supplies than any other store I've been to. I'm trying to switch my cats to a grain-free diet, and while the cats are resisting, Mounds has offered me lots of options! So wonderful.\n\nI'm not actually familiar with Mounds as a company, but from the tiny bit of research I've done--and the newsletter they gave me--it looks like they are really working to make a difference in the Madison/Southern Wisconsin area. And for that, they at least deserve thumbs up. \n\nThat said, this location is a bit hard to navigate. I had to wander through the dog food to find the cat food, and the toys were in a totally random spot. Once I found them, though, I was fine. I think the store could use a bit more lighting or something to make it feel a little less dungeon-like, but it's not like you're running around in the dark or anything, either.\n\nAs for service, I'm really split. This is where the half-star comes in. While the cashiers have always been friendly while I check out, and the first time I was there I had someone ask if I needed help finding anything (which was the time I didn't, as I was legitimately just wandering around), I've not had any additional offers of help, and the employees I see around the store seem a bit stand-offish. That said, it could just be I was there on a few bad days, as the cashiers were super friendly, so it's not horrible customer service, either.", "business_id": "CLvpX-lYjnz6FvtmMRkYew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "16gN21ENNDQEQq1fvicFnA", "review_id": "xUxlhZiRmmNfdpCJzeDETQ", "text": "Mounds always has what we need for our girls, two siamese Himalayans who require LID food. It was great to see these were on sale this week.\n\nMostly I want to note that Molly M, the cashier, was really nice. I haven't had any bad experiences, but this mounds is clearly where LaFollette and Monona Grove kids go to work part time after school. Molly was friendly and quick and I was really thrilled by her professional and kind demeanor. I think the other cashiers could take a note from her book. She was so nice :)", "business_id": "CLvpX-lYjnz6FvtmMRkYew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xuaT9c3uEj9itWvWGbBXwQ", "review_id": "4808Hg8NtoHD08HeK3p_Gg", "text": "Great shop. People are really nice, and they don't treat like a loser because you don't have a $1000 bike. We've bought three bikes from them and traded in two old ones - getting a good price for each. Awesome small shop - really recommend it.", "business_id": "BUOWRkEr9Au2BVW2QmW2bA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZiuVWCAjYk1iQMnuUawMLA", "review_id": "a0T4gLEc1v886bizcCY39w", "text": "Today, I had a terrible experience at Monona's Village Pedaler. i arrived at 10am as the shop opened. I needed to simply pump up a tire on my nephew's bike. I had trouble getting to the air value due to a spoke that was a little to snug to the value. Very simple issue....\n\nI walked in and there was a white lady getting her bike fixed. Another white lady and a white gentleman came in after me. \n\nThe first lady bike was serviced. I was clearly next. The guy working there looked past me and serviced the white lady before me! It was clear that I was next, but he didn't serve me. \n\nI patiently waiting thinking something was strange. He then asked me what I needed. I explained and we walked to the pump. He started to pump the air into the value, stopped 1/2 way through, and went to help the white gentleman. He just left me standing there. ??????\n\nHe got a set of tires for the man and left me wondering what I had done. I walked back in the shop wondering what was going on. I stood next to the gentleman. As the worker charged the man's credit card in the front of the store, the customer looked at me and apologized for the man working. He thanked me for my patience and went along. \n\nAgain, we went to the pump and the worker finished pumping up the front tire. I proceeded to ask him if he would squeeze the back tire to see if it needed air too. He refused to do it, telling me that I 'should know how to do it.' He told me that 'this is a simply life skill that I should already know how to do'. Huh? \n\nI said, 'In your professional opinion, would you suggest that I add more air to the tire?'. He replied with a short, crisp, snotty attitude, \"you feel the front tire and it (the back tire) needs air, do it\". Wow!!!!!\n\n...and he walked back in the store, leaving me by myself. \n\nI'm serious, I stood there shocked and wondering what was happening.\n\nI am an African American professional who wanted to take my nephew on his first Monona-lake bike ride. I didn't deserve service like this. \n\nIf you don't support discriminatory business, stay away from this shop! He didn't need to treat me with such disregard. They don't deserve your money. Stay away and tell your friends to not support this shop.", "business_id": "BUOWRkEr9Au2BVW2QmW2bA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l7sO0FuOoNwbPtloq67dFw", "review_id": "ulciat9xGRfUdYi1Oq71lA", "text": "I have purchased several items from Mike and Gary over the years to include hockey gear, Oakley's, baseball gear, and now as of recent; Bikes. I used to be heavily involved in bike racing about 20 years ago, but becuase of the sport changing so much to this date, I once again went to the Village Peddler to ask the experienced and knowledgeable staff at VP. Having two boys changing from BMX style to Mountain bikes, I had no idea what to look for size wise. Gary showed both boys the different bikes and took the time to explain the differences. When each of them picked out the style of bike that they liked the most, Gary measured each of them and suggested the correct size knowing that they will need room to grow. In comparing two other bikes stores, their sale prices were still more than Village Peddler everday prices, can you say mark-up!\n\nEach of the boys were taught how to assemble and dissasemble their tires making sure to check the brakes to allow them for a seamless ride.Gary went over this a couple times to make sure the boys were comfortable to do it on there own, then asked them both to do it by themselves. After about two times, they are pros! I was impressed as I sat back and watched the interaction between the boys, Gary, and newly joining in on the conversation; Mike. It was impressive to see that both of the boys fealt comfortable and were totally ingaged with Gary and Mike like they had known them for years. It was obvious that both the men have kids and could relate specifically on a personal level before professional. Both Gary and Mike spent about 25 minutes with them, which in this day and age doesn't happen in the big corporate run stores. I have been in customer service myself for over 20 years, so it definitely takes a lot to impress me! \n\nI have visited other bike stores where we were just treated like a number, when finally asked if we needed help it was if the clerk was being timed to make sure he could get back to the next person in line. When I am considering spending a large amount of money, if I am not impressed with your customer service, you have definitely lost the sale. In this case, we as a family were treated excellent, and coming from a guy in his 40's, I don't find many places that are willing to make a good personal experience great, but in the case it most definitely was. \n\nWe added several accessories to our purchase and all together spent far less than we would have elsewhere. Once we were done, both guys wheeled the bikes out and helped us secure them in the truck conveinently out a side door of their shop. While in the store, I picked out a couple of bikes that I am intersted in, and soon as have time, you can bet that I am going to head back and buy the one that makes the most sense. When I have a good experince shopping, I tend to tell everyone I know, and this time will be no different. Thanks for a pleasent experience guys, I really appreciate it! \n\nCharles", "business_id": "BUOWRkEr9Au2BVW2QmW2bA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hBt-kSMd4Z7C-sxcG1djGw", "review_id": "Nc6USPxxa6ZHSrXvS7Xebw", "text": "Good local shop.  I haven't experienced any racism like jayson and can safely say after LONG conversations with a very interesting owner that they are NOT a racist bike shop.  Madison maybe a bit on the hyper-sensitive side when pulling the race card.", "business_id": "BUOWRkEr9Au2BVW2QmW2bA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XHyOkKd2OgCfFC1gS9bAbg", "review_id": "yKRt8IFN1DwORVqOCdUTBQ", "text": "What a treasure, right on the edge of town. My daughter went to camp there and they engaged the kids in lots of fun activities. The snacks weren't the healthiest, but the staff were knowledgeable and good with kids.  \n\nWe also went to their fall festival and my kids had a blast. The activities are fun, yet educational.\n\nThe nature preserve is open and free for all.", "business_id": "pA8LTxI1D44aKb3w-l6apA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bWHxor2MIboRdulfxVgVwQ", "review_id": "b4WWyjHchB8pXBA-ZlIrLA", "text": "My son went there on a class field trip. Friendly and passionate staff. Great place to learn about nature and for \"planting the seed\" of protecting/respecting the environment.", "business_id": "pA8LTxI1D44aKb3w-l6apA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h4fjgz-44HFE_kGy6p8P-w", "review_id": "Ti0at4okbF4vO5FWyg7uCQ", "text": "Note: I have only ordered delivery, and that I've ordered online.\n\nThat said, the pizza we've gotten from here has been consistently fresh, hot, and tasty. I think there's only been one time that I was disappointed with the consistency of the dough, hence three stars instead of four.", "business_id": "pHBQ-dQRwN3z7Rq7iSog-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XmSPy_RTZArCirAqWsVP6w", "review_id": "vp1n0ZWmvwNXsog0x2RI-w", "text": "Craving a thin crust Pizza Hut pizza last night I called this place at 8PM for a delivery..They were out of pizza,yes out of thin crust pizza...I said that's like McDonalds being out of cheeseburgers,and was hung up on!? Unbelievable!", "business_id": "pHBQ-dQRwN3z7Rq7iSog-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GIe3fZlWKtnPXTaGqmwl-A", "review_id": "dKYKgoFCP72w0I3sOgjc4g", "text": "In a world where money buys you food--why would you come here and buy cardboard?  \n\nPizza Hut in general has gone downhill so far, it's not even funny.  I remember when I was a kid in the early 80's, Pizza Hut was awesome.  Now, it's all horrible.", "business_id": "pHBQ-dQRwN3z7Rq7iSog-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EODtZCvSn13sLsPIAmvJ7g", "review_id": "Xe8y7XOcskbZlzlKTl_IJA", "text": "Cheese sticks were under cooked, the pizza was EXTREMELY greasy.  I mean, oil was literally dripping out of the crust. Gross. It also had kind of a funky aftertaste. Wings were okay. \n\nWith so many options for good pizza in town, there is pretty much no reason to eat at pizza hut, even if it does save you a few bucks. Boo-urns.", "business_id": "pHBQ-dQRwN3z7Rq7iSog-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "r3o-3SVqaFZ1trCDiAHvuw", "review_id": "XTtDTY1jQ6ZaBk9ITcGf3g", "text": "Only place around that I can get no ethanol gasoline.", "business_id": "BB4Oz3qBqihEvgZAoaTeIA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "c-s4LnujkV7gbOZFDIfkWg", "review_id": "NTeqq1E2tAQCrdQ_bW5Qlw", "text": "I hate to let a good secret out but these folks not only work on lawn mowers but have a trained and certified BMW mechanic on staff.  They were fast, did excellent work and were totally affordable and when fixing a BMW affordable is rarely a word used.  They work on other cars as well but I can't speak to that.  They also we t over my car and let me know what preventative work will be needed and about how much time I had to get it done.  Being new to Madison I was worried about finding a mechanic I could trust.  I'm not worried anymore.", "business_id": "BB4Oz3qBqihEvgZAoaTeIA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "eh-YB0wf04nlT1IcRCiKMw", "review_id": "2ITcxCCBwYpBGtWDqERlUQ", "text": "To keep it short and to the point:\nI have a 1999 BMW 323i and have been going to Adam's BMW Repair (Wayne's Auto) for the past 2 years. Adam and his dad, Wayne, are nice, helpful, and very down-to-earth. Adam is a certified BMW mechanic who also worked for Zimbrick BMW. He's honest, respectful, and does great work. Just like the previous reviewer, I am reluctant to share this information but I figured why not.", "business_id": "BB4Oz3qBqihEvgZAoaTeIA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nd_ocknNVYaa1Sqy9V9PXA", "review_id": "GMAVgPlUKCe3-qCT96kVrQ", "text": "This is the best selection of Mexican and Latin American goods that I could find around Dane County. Not only do they have all the frijoles and hot sauces I could need, but the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. When I lived downtown, I'd head all the way out to Monona so that I could be guaranteed a fine selection of ripe avocados. \n\nAs far as cost is concerned, I suppose it all depends on how hungry you are. It is, after all, a grocery store.", "business_id": "Py2Jmwm7QXZRCVJ5hnPXgw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aJ8GEMZO_q1kgFr9UsZ_4w", "review_id": "c8F9OdfUv-rNfiK5HIXx0Q", "text": "I am a HUGE fan of authentic Mexican food. The Monona Super Tienda is a gem of a find. They have a large fresh meat counter with tons of well trimmed specialty cuts of beef and pork (some chicken). If you are preparing that authentic Mexican recipe this place has your meat and their prices are much lower than Woodman's.\n\n Now to the best part--The Taqueria. They have a small cook-to-order counter with assorted traditional meats and fillings for your fresh made taco, torta, or combo plate.\nThe food is the most authentic Mexican fare that I have found anywhere at any price level in the Madison area. They also have a good selection of well priced produce and groceries and yes--the avocados are always ripe and low priced!\nThey do have a small seating area with about 4 tables to eat at.", "business_id": "Py2Jmwm7QXZRCVJ5hnPXgw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4_6Q7K5Dm0rEj7ksOnYUbw", "review_id": "zK502In3lNqL-2LHm6IPrw", "text": "This is the place.  Now known as La Rosita. The grocery selection is fine, great hot sauce selection BUT go on a Saturday or Sunday when you can order freshly prepared taqueria food as good as any I've ever had, and I lived on Milwaukee's south side most of my life. \n\nThe carnitas are terrific, just had to say it.  I bounce from the torta with your choice of meat (and bear in mind this is a butcher shop, so they make their own barbacoa and carnitas and marinated chicken, lengua, etc), to huaraches when you can get them, to just a simple soft taco.  This is the real deal, no Taco Bell Doritos taco here.  At $1.75 a taco, and they're huge, wow.  Oh, and the salsas they make are great, the red has a mighty nice zip.  \n\nOh, final word - house made chorizo.  Holy crap.  OK, that was five words, but it's unlike any I've had before.  Complex, perfectly spiced, a slight hint of cinnamon, not greasy, simply great.  You can order it on to-go food at the taqueria on weekends, or by the pound in their butcher shop (raw).  I use half, freeze half.", "business_id": "Py2Jmwm7QXZRCVJ5hnPXgw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kdL6ldI-ZqHapKrMw2CEFw", "review_id": "hN4oVwHAJhSHMU4qU_uHWw", "text": "We are adding onto our kitchen and went here to get cabinets and countertops to match our current cabinets. \n\nWe worked with a lady (Penni maybe?) for about an hour and she said she would draw up a quote and get back to us that evening. After we didn't hear from her in a week we gave her a call and were put on hold, she said she didn't get to it because she was working on some 'really big' projects (ours wasn't big enough to pay attention to apparently).  When she finally got back on the line she changed her story and said that our information was now lost but she would find it and call us right back. That was two weeks ago and we haven't heard from her since. Unfortunately they were the only dealer in Madison who carried the cabinets we have and we will now have to go out of town to get our cabinets/countertops", "business_id": "JD04BlA142xkYsPTErQOrg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kdL6ldI-ZqHapKrMw2CEFw", "review_id": "JSsPomaItT8_XCvN5OOA5w", "text": "We were contacted by Marling and decided to give them another chance. We worked with a different person (Maria) and everything has gone smoothly so far. We are currently awaiting our new kitchen cabinets/countertop", "business_id": "JD04BlA142xkYsPTErQOrg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q2W99sYSvk1xyoAQzBTvvQ", "review_id": "SnDH4CX_c-0iVLt6De-1Cw", "text": "I went to the Marling location on Stoughton road to order some kitchen parts for my small renovation project. I came prepared, bringing an extra cabinet door I had lying around as well as several photos of the crown molding to aid in identification of model numbers. Julie was the consultant who helped me. We examined the pictures and cabinet door at length, cross-referencing them against the Merillat parts catalog, until we both agreed that we had a positive match. I should mention that Julie took notes furiously throughout the process, carefully noting the product number for each item (or so I thought). Since a phone call to Merillat HQ was required to price out the order and the don't do business on weekends, she promised a follow-up call on Monday with final price information.\n\nI got said call on Monday with final pricing. All that was left was for me to sign a contract (Julie's language, not mine) and put 50% down. I looked over the contract and verified that it contained line items for crown molding, a tall kitchen cabinet, and a spare cabinet door. I then signed and returned with a 50% down payment.\n\nTwo weeks later, as promised, I got a call that my order was ready for pickup. Upon unboxing the crown molding, I was shocked to see something that looked nothing like the molding Julie and I identified together. I immediately called Marling. Julie was apologetic but quite firm in that Marling doesn't take responsibility for ordering errors, no matter who makes them. After all, she said matter of factly, I did \"sign the contract.\" Legally speaking, she's right of course.Ethically speaking, her logic is ridiculous. I'm now stuck with $150 worth of crown molding I can't use because Marling screwed up the order. What a customer service disaster. Avoid this place like the plague.", "business_id": "JD04BlA142xkYsPTErQOrg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NzxMFr4UOCWGzPVUksPTXw", "review_id": "KELQTGDs423jepSeGP7Mbg", "text": "Love the Sorge!\n\nThese people are fantastic-o! Really fair prices. Great customer service.", "business_id": "X-faLNeej7Q83o57uGTTKg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5W_Dv1E2loDsoXFpi-pqcQ", "review_id": "8Z1KaXuxwBTQf4bQXtdE3g", "text": "We were not impressed at all. We took the time to sit down with one of their accountants and explained exactly what we needed them to do for our businesses. Spent at least an hour and a half going thru everything and provided them with all the information they needed. They told us they understood and sold us on their services - but clearly they either didn't understand or were incapable of doing anything that didn't fit into their rigid structure. A quarter later we called to follow up and we got a \"I'm too busy for you right now\" reply. Not cool. Three months after that we realized they weren't doing anything we asked and we tried to find out what happened. Instead of owning up to their mistake - they tossed insults at us and acted like our earlier conversation never happened! When we took our complaint to the owner we got a very robotic apology with no attempt to make things better. Clearly this company doesn't work well with others.", "business_id": "X-faLNeej7Q83o57uGTTKg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AmHyDsCN9GTswExsA5ZITw", "review_id": "8sZwqBeEMYnubn3I_JEhZw", "text": "We moved to Madison from Ohio and decided to try these guys for our personal tax preparation. They charged more than twice what we have paid in the past and wouldn't file our taxes until they were paid. They did not listen to us and we had to do some of the work ourselves because of this. They do not take the time to go over your return with you and they can't even be bothered to give you a hard copy of your return for your file. We will never return here.", "business_id": "X-faLNeej7Q83o57uGTTKg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VFBF9TZ980Kv0ghMVg7ETQ", "review_id": "af20eaqyxx8yb3g7Uuuf8w", "text": "For tax levys, late paperwork, and apologies after the fact, come to Sorge!  We had every penny in our accounts levied by the state because Sorge didn't do what they agreed to do in a timely manner.  In fact, they never did it at all, just \"forgot about it!\"  Wife is 8 months pregnant and ALL of our money (thousands) we saved for the baby coming is gone!", "business_id": "X-faLNeej7Q83o57uGTTKg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VFBF9TZ980Kv0ghMVg7ETQ", "review_id": "SGgJjjdt9wpTF38SaIJmNw", "text": "Well, let's begin with the owners son who made my pregnant wife feel like a complete idiot.  We don't know anything about accounting, that's why we hire an accountant.  Then we are asked to put down a $300 retainer like they don't trust we'll pay the money to get the work done.  Then once retainer is paid, we are put on the backburner and ignored and sent bills for over $1000 over the next few months just to get our year end taxes done!  Then we ask to have help closing the business out with the government and are made promises that everything will be completed.  Now 6 months later, my wife had every penny (thousands) taken from her account by the state because nothing was ever done and the state is still charging my wife Unemployment Insurance taxes ($2000+) that she doesn't actually owe because the business was closed in February!  Guess what, Sorge said they'd fix it for us if we paid a $300 retainer again!", "business_id": "X-faLNeej7Q83o57uGTTKg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bDk2XvjJlK8fsiL6C1HpEg", "review_id": "fsm1ZtUs4Tx5i_yKzLZP1w", "text": "Grade: F\n\nEven the fantastic Crunch Coat Blizzard can't make up for the deep fried tumor passed off as a chicken breast.", "business_id": "QwUHifLjoc5hoxa74jpwGQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d-pfuqI3ZYpSfPC4g680BQ", "review_id": "HardWlSHDWe0908ugpGu9g", "text": "One liner:  Ick.\n\nEven the heartiest of cravings for a DQ treat could not make us go here....simply nasty.  Dirty counters, messy machines, and dirty tables.  And super rude staff.\n\nThe ultimate kicker?  Walking in to find the nastiest dust pan sitting right on the counter where they place your food when it is ready.\n\nSeriously...call the health department. We will drive all the way to Sun Prairie rather than ever step foot in this place again.", "business_id": "QwUHifLjoc5hoxa74jpwGQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1DPy1-FSg9zJbUwarZkt_w", "review_id": "88Ehcyx1hxZuvEhNTivovA", "text": "I have been to this place four or five times.  It's ok for a brazier.  The servers were actually pretty nice; one time they messed up my wife's drink and they gave her a replacement quickly and with no hassle.  I haven't noticed any of the health violations rained down on this place in the other reviews, but I also didn't order the chicken sandwich.", "business_id": "QwUHifLjoc5hoxa74jpwGQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RvweNJFVkR3ttkWsIBy7nQ", "review_id": "gJH8i6h3im3iF4b8q2Mmhg", "text": "Ew,  I recently moved to this area and this is now my local Dairy Queen.  Who knew you could mess up a Blizzard so bad?\n\nFirst of all, the line was out the door.  We assumed that it was just a busy night.  Turns out they were out of multiple items (and did not put a sign up). People were upset and walking out.  Then the family in front of us ordered, but did not pay.  No card, no money left their hand.  What?  So like you are giving out free ice cream and making us wait in line?  \n\nI get up to the counter and ask a question about the ingredients of a Brownie Batter blizzard.  They are like, it is just brownies.  My response: Anything else?  They had to go ask someone.  What?  Seriously?!  So I finally get my answer and order it.  My husband also ordered a blizzard.  He ordered a Turtle Pecan blizzard and received some random peanuts in his blizzard.  We never got a receipt.  When I asked for one, they said they did not have any.  What?!\n\nWe pay and wait.  And wait.  Oh, but while we wait, we get to watch the kitchen person.  He was making a chicken sandwich.  With his LONG ponytail hanging over the grill.  Yum?  More like gross.  Then both my husband and I notice that he grabbed a raw chicken breast (while not wearing a glove) and placed it on the bare counter.  He then wiped his hand on his pants.  What?  Salmonella much?  Any food standards?\n\nWe get our medium blizzards.  The ice cream normally extends to the top or slightly over the top of the cup.  This time the ice cream barely made it to the top of my cup. My husband had ice cream under the cup.  When we asked if this was a medium, they said yes.  And just walked away.  \n\nI walked out feeling very unsatisfied and my husband I determined this will be our last visit to the local DQ.  Besides the poor service, the food standards were disgusting.", "business_id": "QwUHifLjoc5hoxa74jpwGQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "omOnbJjKaJUkvYi3reIB9w", "review_id": "Yets8QsY0EBk5JUOl-GAhg", "text": "Forget it. They get a negative star!\nI love a good DQ cone or blizzard just as much as the next person, but a complete failure was at hand on my first visit to this particular DQ. \nLet's just say....I watched a cook with a large beard and very long hair (both uncovered) toss a uncooked frozen chicken breast someone ordered directly on a dirty counter before putting it into their cooking machine (some sort of microwave)...ah ya.\n\nDo Not eat food here, unless you like the thrill of being poisoned. \n\nAs for the ice cream---I have never been to a DQ where I've been told they were out of a specific blizzard mix. \nI completely understand that having multiple 16 year old kids run the store might sound great in theory for cheap easy labor, but they are ruining the franchise and spending the owner's money as I watched them give away multiple items free to a group on their friends sitting at a table in the back.\n\nThis DQ does not even deserve 1 star.\n\nI read a review that said call the Health dept.....Seriously, someone call them!", "business_id": "QwUHifLjoc5hoxa74jpwGQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RvweNJFVkR3ttkWsIBy7nQ", "review_id": "PsTwauHs26CUPCiL3qBb9w", "text": "I sent this review in and all Dairy Queen said was thank you for your feedback.  Nothing more.  No follow up.  Gross.", "business_id": "QwUHifLjoc5hoxa74jpwGQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "tha9N1RSiFYMkrEj3jqjuQ", "review_id": "hd2VVFiRG7zZLM3eSM6R-g", "text": "We picked up some pizza to go from Rocky's on our way to House of Brews. The brewery, located a few minutes away by car, allows you to bring in your own food and it was a good excuse for us to revisit one of my childhood favorites.\n\nOriginally opened in Madison in the mid 70's, the chain has a mascot who's a reference to a character from the Firesign Theatre, a Los Angeles-based comedy troupe know for surrealistic humor on live radio programs and recorded albums.  The chain used to have restaurants all over the midwest, but now they're almost exclusively found in Wisconsin. The pizzerias really focus on their eccentric mascot, who looks like a Panamanian tailor in a fedora or a WWII propaganda piece against Italians. \n\nStepping into Rocky's is a 1990s time capsule. Little has changed with Rocky's pizza in the past couple decades. They still have posters of Signor Rococo all over the place, they still sell square-shaped, pan style pizza with their signature Italian-spiced, meatball-sized sausage (among other possible options, although I prefer their sausage pizza), and they still offer butter-lathered breadsticks served in paper cups.  It's greasier than your average pizza and I don't understand why they throw a sheet of plastic over it inside the box, but it tastes and smells just as I remember it from birthday parties and school events.\n\nI wouldn't go as far as saying Rocky's pizza is extraordinary, but it's definitely fun to revisit it and reenter an unchanged scene with all the same sights, smells and decor from 20 years ago.", "business_id": "brkJrGv2Eaj9NTl9g2RMgA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OPBXdbzjAXXI9wVBqYz1Ig", "review_id": "utfux2r2PEiqZB_qh0Ef1A", "text": "When Rocky's is good it is very good.  However it is always a hit or miss. Today was the worst pizza I have ever had. The bread sticks were hard as croutons and my pizza was barely warmer than room temperature and looked as if it was made hours before. My husbands also was just as bad.", "business_id": "brkJrGv2Eaj9NTl9g2RMgA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vU4N-TaRwk5GtAc97_wx9A", "review_id": "dfK20VgD7wR9VmY9UpsQFA", "text": "So far, the best Rockys.  Friendly and good quality pizzas.  Parking is a bit of a headache, but I usually just pick up and go.", "business_id": "brkJrGv2Eaj9NTl9g2RMgA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lV9WFdaBjUI_wL5grbEO7w", "review_id": "S7t2FeFu977I8NTRGuzOQg", "text": "This review is only for the painting department.  Although, for most departments at Farm & Fleet you will get the help you need by a knowledgeable person.\n\nWe had almost no idea where to start with our painting needs.  We were doing 5 rooms.   After looking at colors for a bit one of the employees, Koua, came to see if we needed help.  We were given advice on the type of paint we needed, why one was better or different than another. The difference in price vs quality.  We were shown and again explained the difference the rollers and brushes.  None of those things were done with the attitude that if we didn't by the most expensive our rooms would look awful.  We ended up using the F&F brand. \nOne of the paints turned out to not be the color we expected. The color was what I had picked, so the 'mistake' was my error.   I brought it back in and it was changed to exactly what I was looking for.  Another employee, Mickey, even explained why one color would work vs another.    \nIf your thinking about painting, one room or many, make Farm & Fleet your first stop. The prices are competitive and the helpful staff made the whole experience stress free.", "business_id": "vTxI_H5Av6J-a4nnKpodrA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BmzIek6pSnhWvR7sO6tinQ", "review_id": "jWFfPwUVOMPKC3am9QNlng", "text": "Spent 1k last week on tires for 2 cars at F&F Stoughton rd. Set up a 1 pm appt for both cars to have tires installed today.  When we scheduled the appointment we were told it would take an hour. Now being told it will be 4pm before they are done because they forgot about our vehicles.  beware folks. This is not service.", "business_id": "vTxI_H5Av6J-a4nnKpodrA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tOS1MVVagkPxR-fiodhjXw", "review_id": "HZHnb6E2B0D7VNd3dGGfew", "text": "This review is for tires/automotive - I made an appointment (the only time they take appointments) to get my '06 VW Jetta an alignment.  I got there at the appointment time.  45 minutes later I saw my car still sitting in the lot.  I asked the guy at the counter and he said he would check with the technician.  He came back shortly thereafter and apologized and said they couldn't do an alignment on my car because it was a VW and they didn't have the right tools.  What a joke.  Thanks for wasting my time.   So I want to CV Pros on East Wash and they had me in and out in an hour!  That's the last time I will get my car serviced at Farm and Fleet in Madison.", "business_id": "vTxI_H5Av6J-a4nnKpodrA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "6jDbVsYfiKkPgCczSuwCTw", "text": "Good 'ole Farm & Fleet. \n\n+ Plenty of parking spaces\n- The intersections at either end of the frontage road are a nightmare; not the fault of F&F\n\n+ Great inventory of items; tools, automotive things, household items, pet supplies, etc\n- Watch the pricing; certain items are quite a bit more expensive than competitors\n+ Plenty of helpful staff available to assist when needed\n+ Check outs are usually quick", "business_id": "vTxI_H5Av6J-a4nnKpodrA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bDk2XvjJlK8fsiL6C1HpEg", "review_id": "NXETAZTpUx0kveNDdIKTTw", "text": "Grade: C\n\nAverage food. Average prices. Average service. Average place.", "business_id": "spiYqne1kXzYQxDTZfKt2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BSirkZChv7beQz-OkCfGMQ", "review_id": "nuZZwzpU01IiU9vBXu6UEA", "text": "Fat Jack's is a barbecue place. It is known for its barbecue. Last Friday night, I did not go for the barbecue. I went for a fish fry. No, that is not really true. I went for the Cajun Potato soup, but more on that later.\n\nDo not get me wrong about why I was at Fat Jack's. I love all types of barbecue. But this is Wisconsin and it was Friday night. Most of the Wisconsin population will go out for fish on Friday night, not all, but most do. We were with friends and the vote was for fish. Fat Jack's was close and we had not been there for some time. And our friends were never there, so we pulled into Fat Jack's.\n\nWe all ordered the Friday Night Fish Fry. One thing I like about their Fish Fry is you can get their steak fries or their beans or Red Rice and Beans as a side. The four of us tried them all and all the sides were all good. The fish was done well with not too much batter, a trait I like in a Fish Fry. Their coleslaw is very good, but I would like more with my fish. Overall, Fat Jack's has a very good Wisconsin Friday Night Fish Fry.\n\nNow really why I was at Fat Jack's and that was for their Cajun Potato soup. It is just marvelous. I could just stop for the soup. It is spicy, but not overbearing. There are chunks of potato and the soup is thick, but not too thick. It has the color of toast that is not too dark. The taste is just great. Order a bowl and you will want more. The Cajun Potato soup is definitely five star.", "business_id": "spiYqne1kXzYQxDTZfKt2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ZYaumz29bl9qHpu-KVtMGA", "review_id": "eQhk4o7q-WB_GaYDKJK4Tg", "text": "How I love Fat Jacks!  I would give it 5 stars, but it really isn't in that upper echelon of BBQ restaurants (like Smoky Jons).\n\nANYWAY, the food here is really good, and they have 2 house sauces.  A sweet and tangy milder sauce, and a spicier sauce that tastes kind of like old bay seasoning, or bay leaves or something.  I really like the spicier sauce, and I wish they sold it by the bottle.\n\nThey have a good fish fry, their steaks and chicken are also good.  The ribs can sometimes be slightly tough, but that's not normally the case.\n\nI love the decor and the true air of \"Wisconsin\" from the staff to the usual patrons.  When I am there sitting in all that wood paneling, it's a nice cozy feeling.\n\nGo on sunday nights for the all you can eat BBQ chicken dinner for $7.50.  It's a total deal, and the people watching is awesome.", "business_id": "spiYqne1kXzYQxDTZfKt2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5W_Dv1E2loDsoXFpi-pqcQ", "review_id": "WcCXqRYaGToeZ5_Rus6aGQ", "text": "It had been years - but a friend and I recently went back for lunch. We both got the 'special' which really wasn't special. BBQ chicken on top if rice, with corn and some bread. Rice was good, but everything else was very blah. Kind of pricey too for a special and for lunch. I'll probably try again, but nothing from this visit is making me want to go back soon.", "business_id": "spiYqne1kXzYQxDTZfKt2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SfP1F2dq59rca7KSHGepfQ", "review_id": "jBFyZYJg1URMHtkSfYJP4g", "text": "Awesome BBQ.", "business_id": "spiYqne1kXzYQxDTZfKt2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "US8Oy4U3pZMenIAORHTSew", "review_id": "dEPN2fruk1Uoeraoc3Tlvg", "text": "Yum", "business_id": "spiYqne1kXzYQxDTZfKt2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KegP6MIwyitExb8UkCze0w", "review_id": "eH1B6moBU6uJ3YYoRfbOfg", "text": "Loved it. We found it from my Yelp app on my iPhone while we were in Madison. Awesome ribs and my wife had the pulled pork sandwich and it was also really good. \n\nAsk the server for the hot BBQ sauce if you're a fan of spicy since they don't put it on the table.", "business_id": "spiYqne1kXzYQxDTZfKt2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BmzIek6pSnhWvR7sO6tinQ", "review_id": "9c0RGEqqnza2siEooHTt0Q", "text": "Ate here last night.  Food was barely tolerable and the place was so dirty. Waitress stood in the middle is the dining area loudly babbling about movies for 10 minutes annoying everyone. Never  going back.", "business_id": "spiYqne1kXzYQxDTZfKt2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aJ8GEMZO_q1kgFr9UsZ_4w", "review_id": "-jj0XMNlPeGF2WZnN50Qrg", "text": "I ate here last week,  this was my first time to Fat Jack's and likely the last. The place is quite dingy and has this layer of dusty grime on everything, it is in need of one of those restaurant makeover shows. The wait staff was friendly but unprofessional and somewhat inattentive given that there were few other people there at the time. It is a windowless, dark, cave atmosphere and dimly lit. \n\nMy food was Just OK and for a $10 sandwich they could have done allot better, it had zero flavor, but they provide home made BBQ sauces in those on-table, refillable squeeze bottles that never see a fridge or dishwasher. This place is in need of some serious updating in ALL areas.", "business_id": "spiYqne1kXzYQxDTZfKt2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ME-9I3SszPB9MnUVPy3jFA", "review_id": "n8NEZ2_GgggR8w_Q4EGQVw", "text": "I drove by this place many times...looking at the all-you-can-eat tue and thur meals.  Well I finally took the bait.  As I entered the place, I was surprised with amount of items on the walls...I thought it was in good taste, but I am sure others will find it tacky.  The food was above average but not the best I have ever had.  The chicken was smokey and moist...the ribs were good, but a few on the dry side.  Waitstaff very nice and attentive.  Great night...I'll be back.", "business_id": "spiYqne1kXzYQxDTZfKt2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MasS3FUKpXf5byvfUBrCmQ", "review_id": "1tJ_iJX_KZ3zM_9_GRaGTg", "text": "i travel a lot and no matter what city i find myself in, i make sure to hit up a bbq spot at least once during the trip. each and every one of those visits are compared to my bbq gold standard, fat jack's in monona. \n\ni'm actually leaving on sunday for yet another trip and i can say, without fail, on bbq night, one of my travel buddies at the table will ask, \"so... how'd it compare to fat jack's?\"\n\nchances are my response will be something like, \"it's good... but it ain't fat jack's!\"", "business_id": "spiYqne1kXzYQxDTZfKt2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z7m5MO7B4WhPfbvbGdIiqg", "review_id": "egSa7Laiyg8KnpBUPIOG5g", "text": "My dad and I went here thinking it would be a good place to try. The inside of the restaurant was unclean and tacky. Neither my dad nor I were impressed with the food. We both had ribs. There was very little BBQ sauce on the ribs, and while our food came out fast the quality was not great.", "business_id": "spiYqne1kXzYQxDTZfKt2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zz_GErcajHSXQt3HAedvoQ", "review_id": "EPzF59DtJjKebL16IkdgxQ", "text": "Anyone familiar with Sonny's BBQ (a southern chain) will immediately notice the similarity. This is not a good thing. \nSalad bar was ok. Not a lot of great variety.\nI had the 1/2 rack of ribs with slaw and fries. \nThe slaw and fries were fine. Nothing special but not bad. \nThe garlic bread, soaked in buttery garlic, also was fine. Probably the best part of the meal. \nThe ribs, on the other hand, could use some work. \nFirst, they were covered in SO MUCH SAUCE, that I had to hold them up to let some drip off. Sauce should provide an accent to good BBQ, not be the BBQ.\nSecond, the doneness of the meat varied across the ribs. One rib was fall of bone. Further down, it was closer to jerky. \n\nAll in all, not a great BBQ experience.", "business_id": "spiYqne1kXzYQxDTZfKt2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bThiXYzxbnGNxkHueIGQnA", "review_id": "qQ5uS1Ai1CzoWpmbVU_Bhg", "text": "I love this place!\n\nMy son and I were driving back from the Wisconsin Dells and decided to pull off for lunch and we found Fat Jacks on my GPS.\n\nThe outside of the place isn't very impressive, but some of the best bbq places I've ever been to have been dumps.  The inside is much nicer, decorated with local Wisconsin artifacts and pictures.  My favorite was the old beer bottle collection by the entrance.\n\nAnyway, we got sat and our waitress came over right away....super friendly and super nice lady.  We asked for a recommendation and she basically went over the whole menu and said everything was great, and after eating there, I believe her.\n\nI ordered the pulled pork lunch and my son got the fish fry.  When she brought over the plates, I knew we were in trouble...there was sooo much food! \n\nMy son's fish was very good, not greasy but light and flaky.  My pork was excellent.  The waitress asked if we wanted a hotter bbq sauce, I love spicy, so she brought it.  Excellent!  Smokey, spicy flavor.  The sauces on the table were really good too.\n\nIf you are looking for some good, casual, non-pretentious BBQ, Fat Jack's is the place for you!  Don't let the outside fool you, the inside is clean and the food is excellent and they give you a ton of it!", "business_id": "spiYqne1kXzYQxDTZfKt2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vTntpwWrwrJKRtWYaAabOQ", "review_id": "6m74liB4rDYvyg0X2fIVbg", "text": "The BBQ sauce was excellent and the lunchtime portions were a good size. They serve just the meat and I had to add the sauce at the table which is fine for me. Service was quick and polite and we were in and out within 30 minutes of being seated. \nI am not crazy about the hickory smokiness of the neat but with the sauce it was a great meal.", "business_id": "spiYqne1kXzYQxDTZfKt2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2g7WS6EvNBg1y4i4iyAVrQ", "review_id": "ljwQLsdoqN22OOW9S67oFA", "text": "Barbecue was top notch at this Madison area gem. The chicken and spare ribs were full of flavor as evidenced by the thick smoke ring. The sauces complimented the meat very well and the apple vinegar cole slaw was one of the best I've ever eaten. This will be on list of places to stop on my travels to Wisconsin.", "business_id": "spiYqne1kXzYQxDTZfKt2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mviYRaBTK2kTHivit6IySg", "review_id": "8ObGDd311w0G2TFDzibw6g", "text": "Best BBQ in madison. The best night is Thursday. All you can eat chicken and ribs. Their coleslaw is the vinegar oil kind. Not creamy. I love it. Some of the staff has worked there for years - a nod to this awesome locally/family owned eatery.", "business_id": "spiYqne1kXzYQxDTZfKt2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1yerL0y2L4SyH5E7wVu4dQ", "review_id": "5tNiIhAXqh_YrSONhn8Z1w", "text": "Barely OK. Service was flat out terrible. It's always bad when your server throws another server under the bus for taking 5 minutes to get service after sitting down...not impressed. Service throughout the meal was extremely slow and it took 30 minutes to just get our food (for 2 people). \n\nThe food is OK. Not even close to the best in Madison. The ribs were very dry and tough. The flavor of the rub was good however. The BBQ sauce on the table was also very good. \n\nWill not be going back.", "business_id": "spiYqne1kXzYQxDTZfKt2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ThFDWl4Oyjs3DTBcam8Rgw", "review_id": "DO1039m8hEMc3PvrRK9uug", "text": "Have been eating here for 25 years. It used to my favorite place for barbecue. I ordered a half rack of ribs and the bones were soft and tasted awful. The waitress took it back to the cook. The cook said that happens sometimes and sent out two cold pieces of rib. I won't be going back sad to say.", "business_id": "spiYqne1kXzYQxDTZfKt2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4B5vxhyiEOIxaGF-JH-JYw", "review_id": "_RFdF1U0bTeXDV4F44KDBA", "text": "I got the all you can eat spare ribs and chicken.  I tried a chicken leg first and all I could taste was smoke.  The leg and thigh weren't that bad despite the heavy smoke.  The breast was dry.\n\nNext I tried the ribs.  They were tender,but for some reason they tasted like sausage.  Maybe they were smoked with sausage.\n\nThe baked beans were pretty good.  They had a hint heat, which is good.\n\nThe coleslaw is what hurt.  I could taste apple and it is vinegar based I believe, which I like, but it looked and tasted old. \n\nBottom line is I've had better BBQ in the Madison area.", "business_id": "spiYqne1kXzYQxDTZfKt2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wasp4gvtbdQ1EaA2RPV-zw", "review_id": "yH0KMkADwCLOvYFCoDasDA", "text": "OK, BBQ sauces were pretty mild and brisket was dry. Service was goods and sides were tasty.", "business_id": "spiYqne1kXzYQxDTZfKt2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O7Qnaecq57Qcerc480SaUA", "review_id": "TamWJwh_zHY35niE6IAzIQ", "text": "This past 4th of July, I hit  the Monona 4th of July Celebration in the Winnequah Park that a number of food kiosks set up. Not feeling in the mood for the typical brat, hot dog or hamburger selection, I decided on the offerings at the Fat Jack's table under the tent. They had jambalaya and a pork sandwich. The jambalaya was excellent, hot with heat and with the right amount of spice, with nice chunks of vegetables and meat. The pork had the black crust on the outside that you look for when you are looking for barbecue.  I was most happy, decided then and there to check out the restaurant. Dad and I went there for lunch. Dad got the special, which was chicken and meatballs over biscuits, and I got the combo lunch platter, where I chose the pork ribs and sliced pork with beans and cole slaw on the side. The cole slaw was homemade, as were the beans. The pork was delicious, needing only a small amount of the mild sauce to give it a little kick. Include with both meals was a large slice of crusty garlic bread. The place was very clean, including the bathrooms, without the sticky table syndrome that you get in some barbecue places. The iced tea was not chemical tasting and the waitress was attentive and pleasant. The only drawback was that the music was cranked a little loud, but all and all, a very pleasant place to have lunch if you are in the mood for barbecue. Apparently, they serve the jambalaya for their Wednesday special. We will be back.", "business_id": "spiYqne1kXzYQxDTZfKt2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MXCrLIjpuLM5l9GJUyXpxg", "review_id": "X-h8cclFcRIGK8xgnPto6Q", "text": "Great customer service! I recently bought a HE washing machine from here. Friendly service and great last minute help. We will be going back here for any other appliance needs.", "business_id": "ZgtTB4n62l6E9QzFFAX9vw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t66zdoWjfy-lRKf6Jc5CUg", "review_id": "owhtDwi2rY9eBMN5cX-CXg", "text": "Our refrigerator broke 2 months ago while on vacation.  It was repaired, but I was told that I would likely need a new one soon.  Everything inside was rotten, we thought something in the house had died!   I came home from work yesterday, a Friday evening, to hear the familiar buzz and click noise that I had ignored the week before the frig broke two months ago.  I opened the freezer and everything was defrosting. I called a couple places and I was told I would have to wait until next week to have a new one delivered.  I called Brothers Main and Dave said he would see what he could do about getting a new one delivered the next day.  Dave, and the owner of the store were very helpful, no high pressure sales, just very interested in helping us out.  They even offered to give us a free loaner if the one we wanted was not in stock! The frig we ended up picking out was listed as having damage on it's side.  We saw nothing, but they offered a discount anyway.  The frig arrived this AM around 9:30.  They called half hour before they left the store to confirm and called again when on their way.  The delivery guys were very nice, and extremely careful.  I was happy to see that they used sound ergonomic lifting techniques too.  The new frig is up and running, looks great, and our food did not have a chance to rot.  Thank you Brothers Main, we'll be back when our next appliance kicks the bucket.", "business_id": "ZgtTB4n62l6E9QzFFAX9vw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xYmVxZeTiPqXPoKHuLVp1A", "review_id": "kC-hIhpKTZOTz5xri4w7tA", "text": "I had a very poor experience with Brothers Main. Went to the store to get information on an entire house worth of appliances, as we're building a new home. The salesperson was very friendly and knowledgeable, and the in-store experience was a good one. From there, it was all downhill. It took a full week to get a quote on the appliances we discussed in the store. Since we are under a bit of a time crunch with the builder, that was not helpful. We called the store four times to request the quote (after waiting 5 days we called, and were told that we would have the quote by the end of the day. It didn't come. We called the next morning, and were told we'd have the quote \"within the hour\". We called 4 hours later and were again told we'd have it \"within the hour\". Finally, after the 4th call, we received the quote. To add insult to injury, the quote included a price higher than the Brothers Main website price for the fridge we had picked out.\nWe will be going with another provider for our appliances.", "business_id": "ZgtTB4n62l6E9QzFFAX9vw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "m0QgshhQmopzVQx5fyhXKw", "review_id": "hCnjTFaM6XiKpr9xYgZiFw", "text": "I was in search of a new refrigerator, I did a lot or searching online. I found that Brothers Main promises low prices.  I went in one evening to look around and was hoping to settle on something that evening.  The gentleman working the floor was extremely nice, wasn't pushy at all. He was very patient with me (I think I looked over some refrigerators like 20 times!). He was very knowledgeable and if he didn't know something, he looked it up or consulted with another colleague. Once I found the refrigerator that I wanted to purchase, he showed me that they were indeed the lowest price (he brought up other competitor's prices via internet), and he even knocked off additional money to be sure. He discussed that within 30 days if the price became lower somewhere else, they would refund me the difference. I had my refrigerator delivered and the two gentleman who installed it were VERY nice and a pleasure to work with.  My whole experience with Brothers Main was a very positive one. It's always a pleasure to support local businesses, and they do show their appreciation for their customers.  Will definitely be getting future appliances through them.", "business_id": "ZgtTB4n62l6E9QzFFAX9vw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bDk2XvjJlK8fsiL6C1HpEg", "review_id": "M5prHRWAnxpXoj9K759EoA", "text": "Grade: C\n\nBest if enjoyed after 11:30 pm on Friday or Saturday nights. Warning: do not try to recapture that enjoyment during the week!", "business_id": "U_m1zmeKhRkqOLxHFBXdEg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6kp815UUjK--ukUjmDlSCQ", "review_id": "6fN3qIAHZnBl5vc8_WnPnw", "text": "La Bamba where the burritos are as big as your head.  I suppose this would be true if I had Beetlejuice's head after he gets it shrunken by the voodoo guy.  They aren't as big as your head, so if you go in there thinking you are going to nosh on a seriously huge burrito, you are going to be let down.  Just when you think \"oh well, maybe it'll at least taste good,\" you find out the disappointing truth, the burritos are bland and full of dry rice.  Booooo!  The path to gigantic burrito enlightenment is not here my friends, just keep on drivin' by.", "business_id": "U_m1zmeKhRkqOLxHFBXdEg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RvweNJFVkR3ttkWsIBy7nQ", "review_id": "8cm5XuWP2kJt60l-IkEKHw", "text": "Wow, kind of let down.  I have been to other locations and always received a pretty good meal.  Most likely between 3 and 4 stars.  On an early Saturday evening, I walked in to an empty restaurant.  I order the combo: two tacos and one quesadilla with rice and beans.  My order was to go.  I live about 7-8 minutes from there.  \n\nWhen I got home my food was room temperature.  It was like they pre-cooked the meat and then just warmed it up quick when I got there.  My quesadilla was a bean taco, yup definitely NOT a quesadilla.  That is it.  Not impressive.  The side of rice was great.  The side of beans was salty.  It is just not what I am used to from other La Bamba visits.  \n\nStep up your game.", "business_id": "U_m1zmeKhRkqOLxHFBXdEg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "84mvxiQebpJpLqbErSOMyg", "review_id": "N_mq5k9NL8i3Vgri7Fd_wg", "text": "Don't go out of your way to get there because they probably won't be open. They were closed early the last two times I went there.", "business_id": "U_m1zmeKhRkqOLxHFBXdEg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ZYaumz29bl9qHpu-KVtMGA", "review_id": "S74yJrFOzxvv9BW3ui8tsA", "text": "Okay, if you would have asked me what I thought of Menards when I was like 10 years old, I would have said \"I fucking hate that place\". I didn't swear when I was 10, but I probably would have if you asked me that.\n\nMy parents did nothing but drag my sister and I to car lots, boat lots, and Menards on the weekends.  I remember so many long Saturdays of going to look at boats, and sitting in the car with my sister for an hour trying not to beat the shit out of each other, and then going to Menards  and being dragged around the store for like EVER.\n\nNow that I am all grown up, I will go there for door knobs and screws, and plastic for the windows, and whatever else.  It basically has everything, and now I totally get it.\n\nPlus, I totally love that they have the same song playing that they have had since the dawn of time playing on the loudspeakers.", "business_id": "SqdO4jenDHNwHeSKmULPrA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QP-MdjpUFejr9apuAWcfQg", "review_id": "8o2VpAtUXzNz63EwYa2alg", "text": "Don't shop here.  The owner John Menard is PURE EVIL...  Menards is a terrible place to work, not a good corporate citizen, and a terrible customer for its' vendors.  Spend your money in a local hardware store.", "business_id": "SqdO4jenDHNwHeSKmULPrA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bUrgwAqmdxx02ZTneV1OWg", "review_id": "uSYC6l0A8aybIMfqQ63c4Q", "text": "I've been in a Menards a LOT ever since I was a young kid following my Dad around on the weekends. However, this review is mostly based off of a shopping experience that I undertook there.\n\nI was in the market for a couch and shopped around at a lot of places, wasn't looking for anything too fancy or expensive. Someone gave me a tip that Menards was selling a decent one for $250 so I went in to check it out (this was their East Towne location). After giving it a day of thought I decided to pull the trigger. I called the east side and they said they only had the floor model left (they were priced to sell). I asked if their other two locations had some in stock, and they said the west side did, so I called the west side and had one put on hold so I could buy it that evening.\n\nGet to the west side and they have the loveseat, not the couch. ARGGG, I thought these things were organized by SKU, you messed up on the store computer on that one, East Side. The Monona location still has one left though! It's the floor model, but now it's $200 (after $50 rebate). OK, fine. I go to the Monona location and ask if I can buy it now and pick it up in a few days when I can borrow my dad's trailer and haul it to my apartment. They say \"No\" we don't do prepay anymore. Darn. I ask if I can put it on hold and my dad can alter his schedule so that he can pick it up tomorrow morning (this was a deal on a couch that I didn't want to let get away). The sales associate calls his manager and they make a big exception for me. That I'm happy with, and I commend them for being flexible.\n\nHowever, I go to put it on hold, and they say that I need to pay for it now when I put it on hold. What??? So you first say that Menards doesn't do prepay (pay now, pick up later), but when I put something on hold to buy and pick up later, I have to pay now? What's the difference???\n\nAnyway, I'm happy that I found such a deal, and I'm happy that they were willing to make a small exception to their rules, but Menards you really need to get your stuff together.", "business_id": "SqdO4jenDHNwHeSKmULPrA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aJ8GEMZO_q1kgFr9UsZ_4w", "review_id": "Gs9TL2kV_bLwN9ymhASzgw", "text": "When walking into this store you get the impression of distrust right off the bat. You walk into a highly secure well thought out maze that forces you past all of their high profit items or whatever they want you to see on the way to your can of WD-40. They just \"remodeled\" the Monona store and made it much larger (like it wasn't large enough already), and it is now ridiculously large, to the point I will not go back unless I absolutely HAVE to. I am  partially disabled and can have a difficult time walking, so when a store forces you to walk through needless extra aisles it becomes very daunting.\nThis store seems \"artificially\" large and there is a TON of wasted space, it appears that they made the store as large as they legally could, and for no other reason than that.\n\nI also resent being distrusted to such a high degree. I fully understand that they must maintain a secure place, but Mernard's makes it super obvious. On the subject of distrust, I think they may distrust their employees even more than the customers. This is blatantly obvious when the cashiers have to get a manager's approval to accept a $20 bill or do any sort of pricing change in correcting one of their all to frequent \"computer goofs\"(funny how these \"innocent\" computer error/ pricing over-rings are ALWAYS in their favor).  They also boast a computer at the customer svc.counter displaying the Menard's website, but it doesn't go \"on-line\".  They offer a price guarantee but have no way to verify or look up a competitor's price due to this seemingly and prevailing level of distrust of everyone.\n\nI will give Monona Menard's props in just ONE area (Monona Menard's has an extra large wood shed and selection) and that is their lumber quality and selection. They have the most extensive assortment of awesome quality lumber I have ever seen in any lumber retailer anywhere. They have lumber assorted by species and size and it is not all culled and picked over, it is always nice, clean and straight. \n\nIf I have to ever return here it will be only for the lumber and building materials selection which is far superior to The HD or Lows.", "business_id": "SqdO4jenDHNwHeSKmULPrA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oSA746-4MCJpWorJkzxqpQ", "review_id": "v76nLlEwmliEUTOr1CEOog", "text": "This place might get 3.5 stars really, but the lack of wasp spray had me downgrade a smidge. We stopped in here looking for 2 things: some wood stain touch-up stuff and wasp spray. They had numerous options for the first, but none for the latter. We were told it existed, but among the myriad ant, mosquito, bedbug, spider and even mole repellent/fogger/eliminator, there was nothing for wee flying beasties. However, I did learn they are carrying couches seasonally. And that was good news.", "business_id": "SqdO4jenDHNwHeSKmULPrA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "13XTZwRHFLGjAdpN3YCm5Q", "review_id": "pQeHiAoD3oleQosprB4GzA", "text": "This past summer I built a new expanded porch on the front of my house. In the process I went to home improvement stores a lot. This Menards was recently remodeled and expanded. The yard area out back is much nicer and easier to get around than it used to be. The inside is huge, but arranged poorly. Now when you need to order stuff from the yard you have to go to the back corner farthest from the entrance. I get that they want you to wander through and maybe pick up random crap, but when all you need is bags on concrete it's annoying to have to make that trek. The new checkout lines are set up in a really dumb way. It forces the checkout person to have their back to you for most of the time that they are checking you out and you have to bag things yourself now. Inside the store I've had to hunt around when I did need help with something, but once found they sales people would be helpful. In the yard you can rarely find anyone to help with locating products or loading the heavier stuff.", "business_id": "SqdO4jenDHNwHeSKmULPrA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "4A47v-6PY0lyOt9QPiq8wA", "text": "Why is it that no two Menards stores are arranged or laid out in the same manner? I mean, seriously - I don't get it. \n\nPerhaps it has something to do with the relative age of each store? If that's the case, this particular location must have been \"Plan C\" for \"chaotic.\"\n\nI know my way around the west side Menards like the back of my hand. It never takes me more than a few minutes to run in, grab what I need and get back home.\n\nThis store; holy cats. It's like someone made a list of all of the departments, threw them into a big top hat, shook the hat vigorously, and then dumped it onto a floor plan.\n\nExamples: you've just purchased a new faucet and would like to replace the faucet lines and fittings. One would reason to think these components would be located within a few aisles of one another... HA! Gotchya! They're nowhere near one another!\n\nNeed a mirror to go with that new faucet? You'll be making a trip to the PAINT department for that, which seems entirely logical to me (insert eye roll).\n\nI could go on, but you get the idea.\n\nAt least the checkout folks are friendly. The same can't really be said for the few department staff I've dealt with; on a recent visit, two department guys were standing in the middle of an aisle talking about how \"f-ing dumb\" a previous customer was. Nice.\n\nIn general, I'm a fan of Menards - especially the west side store. This one? Not so much.", "business_id": "SqdO4jenDHNwHeSKmULPrA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HFNFtwGC5oKQ6RSEu9xDkw", "review_id": "q688U1Wvr4QrTiZUX0KnbQ", "text": "Was hoping to get the right parts for our leaky shower handle.  Its a sad day when YouTube is more helpful then these employees.  As my wife points out, the first guy wouldn't even look away from the boxes he was breaking down.", "business_id": "SqdO4jenDHNwHeSKmULPrA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RvweNJFVkR3ttkWsIBy7nQ", "review_id": "WNSXiF7RoahbMs3mFMpYhw", "text": "I just keep going.  Why?  Because we do not have a Lowe's.  I stopped in for a sale on Klement's brats.  I am a sucker for a sale.  10am, one line open.  A quick stop for some brats and it took me 30 minutes.  \n\nLesson learned, money saved is time spent.", "business_id": "SqdO4jenDHNwHeSKmULPrA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P0Q0fZ3GgTTsbNrkMYEfWQ", "review_id": "KMSP5sJz8bo0ZoICQgLC-g", "text": "Local Starbucks, clean, and a friendly staff. The hot spot works well for my IPhone.", "business_id": "zUR94L72x2yUit8mGC2tgA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y34FzXg9QxD5UX7CTxG4jg", "review_id": "W4yDUAOXDSpzMkhcVnKmMg", "text": "If you're comparing this to the other Starbucks in the Madison area, it has been my experience that this one is the best. Clean, friendly, fast, and the drinks are done even more carefully here.", "business_id": "zUR94L72x2yUit8mGC2tgA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vUr6xzbf0-PcjOz6MccgCw", "review_id": "TaGSE9N2BgMs5SOqujpNCQ", "text": "Great service but turn up the lights.  I know that it is sunny in the afternoon but really???", "business_id": "zUR94L72x2yUit8mGC2tgA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "e4e-IyxRdWBO0Ak88yyacw", "review_id": "r_7uruarTQrpJlw-709NGw", "text": "Friendly, Fast, and Clean. Good drinks too.", "business_id": "zUR94L72x2yUit8mGC2tgA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t6zANh_g-WI-YEXiuznQbQ", "review_id": "q0Z-_PYmxfAhKQBEieW7ow", "text": "It's a Starbucks, they're friendly, prompt, and consistant. Easy on/off the beltline. No drive through, but the Fitchburg drive through is a joke anyway.", "business_id": "zUR94L72x2yUit8mGC2tgA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "omOnbJjKaJUkvYi3reIB9w", "review_id": "F9_k1xYvy_V0FRxv3E6VsQ", "text": "Yes, I am reviewing a Starbucks. \nThe reason for this review was for the exceptional service I received here this past weekend. \nMy wife has been saving the points up on her Starbucks rewards card (a gold card). It turns out that you have to cash in free drinks within 30 days on your card now, and they can not be stored and used when ever you like.\nSo instead of have multiple free drinks on her card for us to use, we only had 1 free one.\nThe employee at the counter explained this new rule to us, and still hooked us up with a second free drink any size/ any kind of our choice. \nIt was truly awesome customer service!\nSo thank you lady employee behind the register this last Easter Sunday around noon.\n\nOther things I noticed about this Starbucks, it was very clean, a well organized pastry/muffin area.\nThere is no drive thru, so that kinda sucks.\nI counted at least 3 people working behind the counter, so staffed properly.\nOur drinks were made quick and tasted great!\n\n4 out of 5 only because it is a Starbucks and there are just so many of them (its not original). \nAgain, excellent customer service!", "business_id": "zUR94L72x2yUit8mGC2tgA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j0mqCBlZemMaYw7tsDQ3dA", "review_id": "BkrM2_Ok-_f19IN6M_ULCA", "text": "I only drink their teas and they are fine. The nice aspect of this store is the employees. They make the difference between this coffee shop and other places. Case in point, I was in line when a woman handed the barista a card with her order. The barista read the card, rang her up, took payment, smiled and then gave the hand sign for 'thank you'. Super sweet.", "business_id": "zUR94L72x2yUit8mGC2tgA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YbjG8LgT13jaOAT3NzoT0Q", "review_id": "8M72scHtcodVDZjJkW_hiQ", "text": "So this Starbucks is a really nice one as far as comfort goes. It's big, a lot of seats a nice fireplace and the bathrooms have been pretty clean each time I've been there. My problem here is that they don't brew a blonde roast. You have to get a pour over if you want it. Normally that would be fine, but at this location they can not seem to remember they started one. On 3 different occasions I have watched my coffee sit there getting cold. After almost 10 min one time I got an apology... But normally it's about 5 min after it's been done that you get it (after asking). No apology... Just here. It's kinda sad. It would have gotten a 5 star, but they forget you. It would have been 4 star... But no apology.", "business_id": "zUR94L72x2yUit8mGC2tgA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b2z-VskoGBHP9IjVvDM_kw", "review_id": "2W9UBR-PBdiBVR90T0NggA", "text": "Yes its Starbucks and I prefer Ancora, but.this Monona location has the best service, friendliest staff you will find. It's often busy at 9 am but it's fast as one could expect. I've been to the others and it's no contest, Monona rules. No drive through, but I find the staff so good I don't mind coming in.Very well run.", "business_id": "zUR94L72x2yUit8mGC2tgA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MXCrLIjpuLM5l9GJUyXpxg", "review_id": "CWJglpqSggP50etdKu6tOw", "text": "I had an iPod dock put into my SUV. Everyone was nice when\nI called to make the appointment and all my questions were answered. My problem came with having to return 2xs for them to get everything right. The first return we made was because the radio wasn't working AT ALL. My dashboard was put back together incorrectly (an oversight to the person who picked it up for me- he's unfamiliar with my car) so now I have to go back again. I wish I could give a better review, but the inconvenience of having to make so many trips back soured the whole experience. \nThe guys that helped me were super super nice to deal with. They apologized both return trips.", "business_id": "ImBOmnSOb1ajWskhQyaa4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e9ALO47DWQYlG4bICLy_yQ", "review_id": "nUhh49mGRFzlvR7osxgfbA", "text": "I went in to get my Viper remote replaced because my other two stopped working and instead of just selling me a new one right away the owner tried to see if it was battery or something else. I like the honesty of that and he was very friendly and fast and replacing the remote and re-programming it to my car. I highly recommend this place!", "business_id": "ImBOmnSOb1ajWskhQyaa4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vU4N-TaRwk5GtAc97_wx9A", "review_id": "7lM4JHh-gzw9uTx5Z-AJSw", "text": "Kind of makes me feel like I' inconveniencing them.  I get left so they can help others.  I don't mind waiting, but when its my turn, then I am the person that should get the help and the other people should be told to wait.", "business_id": "ImBOmnSOb1ajWskhQyaa4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ggYOH4WCjoRUsCkrUtJgFQ", "review_id": "HNm02IuMM7KSNxQLeFUbLQ", "text": "Had a remote start/security system installed there on my G5 and then got a new car and they swapped it to my new car for cheap. \n\nVery friendly and awesome people. Would recommend this place to people.", "business_id": "ImBOmnSOb1ajWskhQyaa4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dt3JIkSnfgHDAwd-qbf9mQ", "review_id": "KnNopr_fkyKjOdOVs-rrUQ", "text": "I initially stopped in at the Rubin's off of Whitney Way, but the salesperson directed me to the clearance center out in Monona. It's located in an old half-moon shaped airplane hangar off of Monona Dr., just a few miles off the belt line. It's true that even with clearance prices, you'll spend more here than you would at IKEA. Nonetheless, I was impressed with the quality and the modern, Scandinavian designs they had available. An added bonus is that you won't have to assemble everything yourself! \n\nA very helpful and non-pushy salesperson helped me find a few things, including mid-century style hanging lamps marked down to $34.95 from $179.95! I have a feeling there are many good deals to be found here, depending on what you're looking for. They offer delivery for any amount of items, within Madison, for $87. Not too shabby if you're furnishing a new place and don't have a truck!\n\nHopefully I'll be back for a dining room table ($399), a computer desk ($139), and a few mirrors ($30 - $150).", "business_id": "JU1ITL_GIF3wmkIdCO_Ztg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_5a0NzA5ES16VdW-0_q8Tg", "review_id": "l-5izkO3JP9hp7BLs9gQ1w", "text": "Some good deals to be had here. Saarinen, Eames and Bertoia copies which sometimes end up here from the main showroom downtown. Super nice people, not too pushy. Higher quality most of the time over what you will find at particle board shops like Ikea, and you don't have to drive an hour each way for it. Definite Like.", "business_id": "JU1ITL_GIF3wmkIdCO_Ztg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qnb8HDdomqKwTfQkjItxSg", "review_id": "I60aHUDUXbhwn4nJWBJyWA", "text": "Rubin's Clearance Center has some interesting pieces and some very good deals.  Their inventory is always changing.\n\nThe only downside to shopping there is their strict no refund/no exchange policy.  They will not budge under any circumstances.  I just got burned on that a few weeks ago on a new sofa and chair.  Rubin's Clearance Center is fine for smaller purchases.  For more expensive items, I would go with a store that has customer friendly policies.", "business_id": "JU1ITL_GIF3wmkIdCO_Ztg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r1ZRUPf84y9-5UdZfT1evA", "review_id": "AH_d6SmB7TtUamzheZDPvw", "text": "My husband and I set out to find a new bed and mattress, Rubin's Clearance was the first place we stopped. We found a great quality all wood bed at a great price and a Rubin's mattress and we love it. The salesperson was not pushy and very helpful. In fact, all of them were very nice. They charge a little more than other places for delivery and set up but not that bad, and they will not remove your old bed. All in all, we are very happy with the purchase, the mattress is fantastic and I would recommend a Rubin's mattress for sure. It saved us from going to several stores that day. I would recommend Rubin's Clearance Store to others.", "business_id": "JU1ITL_GIF3wmkIdCO_Ztg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QUdwTtmfY9wIcluOr-21xw", "review_id": "BAY7TEk1BwqNzWNj6eOKjw", "text": "We recently bought a mid-century house and had no furniture for a couple of the rooms. We went to the Rubin's Clearance Center and happened to catch their moving sale, which meant that everything was marked down below their normal clearance price. Nice! You won't pay Ikea prices, but this is, for the most part, high-quality stuff. Real leather, real wood (for most items), etc. There are a few with scratches and dents, and many items are floor models, but for the most part, that doesn't bother me. We got a really good deal on a chair that apparently someone had ordered but came with the wrong fabric. We also left with a shelf/storage unit/drawer thing, a desk, and a rolling chair. The manager threw in a few gift-y items I had picked out, too. \n\nThe downside is, the salesperson (not the manager), kept reminding us that it was \"20 minutes until closing time.\" This started a half hour before (believe me, I used to work in retail, and I know the \"oh, you have a half hour before we close\" trick). We were out of there ten minutes before they closed, so it's not like we were making them stay late. If you're making commission on a sale which could be several thousand dollars (it ended up under 2K, but still), you shouldn't be pushing people out the door. I might have picked up a couple of other items if I hadn't felt rushed out.", "business_id": "JU1ITL_GIF3wmkIdCO_Ztg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ghy-TxBPeAp5cfOLncIGEA", "review_id": "vTByhjycI6MfmcdOy4Fz9A", "text": "This woman does excellent work in a short amount of time. It's reasonably priced, too -- for a bridesmaid's dress that needed adjusting on two straps and work on the bodice, it cost about $84.", "business_id": "OS1AyePB5nFUqM2WFgXVEQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-ZSPer3Fb79GxWLUIq7Dfw", "review_id": "y6QjB7H0QJTfKEZ8I3vuWA", "text": "This woman is the best in town, but she is semi-retired so her hours are a bit infrequent. She is slightly more expensive than other places in town, but is totally worth it!", "business_id": "OS1AyePB5nFUqM2WFgXVEQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j0mqCBlZemMaYw7tsDQ3dA", "review_id": "RjouqwYafOTD9sjimfo6Og", "text": "Nice altering work. Same guy working 15 hours a day. Always delivers on time and very friendly.", "business_id": "OS1AyePB5nFUqM2WFgXVEQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T-cUv61p6nQoxqjJju5XWA", "review_id": "7J2bXVPwIDqQ9Ax5RbK_PA", "text": "I love this place, have been going to \"Poppas\" for years, started back when they were on the corner of Milwaukee and Stoughton. Best place to get Dogs and Gyros.  The building may be run down, the booths maybe hard plastic, but the Gyros and Chicago dogs are worth the trip for a great lunch!", "business_id": "UyEbMXjDTNGks_k12fGNdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kj18hvJRPLepZPNL7ySKpg", "review_id": "cDlwWuOzSMj3-VmL1S7WIQ", "text": "This place is now closed and the equipment is up for auction. No idea why. \n***\nNice staff, funky Chicago stuff on the walls (sleeve from a Chicago album on the wall, Wrigley stuff, the usual and the unusual-Jayne Byrne, anyone?). \n\nDogs are tasty and come with skinny fries that are easy to pop into your mouth. I took a chance on a hamburger and found it pretty good--I'd have it again except I feel like I should get a dog when I go there. Just off the Capital City Bike Trail, in case you need an excuse for why you are wolfing down dogs, cola, and fries.", "business_id": "UyEbMXjDTNGks_k12fGNdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s3yGekFAyRsfSk85x8HniQ", "review_id": "RZwvNLe8zUT2XBqVmiNZpA", "text": "I grew up on this food. I even worked here at one point in time. This place is amazing. Eat here or else...", "business_id": "UyEbMXjDTNGks_k12fGNdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "fcjZqz5cS_JU8e4tpmeqqA", "review_id": "lEsRy0BFj9Sbd5m_q2YVvQ", "text": "Monona Motors (and John...is it?) makes my '96 Geo Metro happy -  and has so for the past 8 years. They do great work, are incredibly honest, and always treat you like a valuable customer. You do pay for it - in the long run though, it is TOTALLY worth every cent.", "business_id": "xod-YOn69KMhUHBkd6boOQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QvOLNXIyHIoptcZfAm381w", "review_id": "tyOD8i9iooZztsIQLHIqnw", "text": "I really trust the guys at Monona Motors. I feel that their prices are fair, and they will explain things in lay-man's terms. I feel fortunate to have an honest, quality garage like this in my neighborhood.", "business_id": "xod-YOn69KMhUHBkd6boOQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tbor5dK0JcV5a0Up7ZMbpg", "review_id": "w6qLDMkHc2zVQhqPPSuFtQ", "text": "Great work at a fair price. I recommend without hesitation.", "business_id": "xod-YOn69KMhUHBkd6boOQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0jckexZJj5QR2aXsK2o1Bw", "review_id": "5LPkUnPAStMrXfnWdGm2Sw", "text": "Don't let the rough exterior fool you, but this place is great! John and his crew were very honest and personable. Would recommend without hesitation!", "business_id": "xod-YOn69KMhUHBkd6boOQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WTU4O_gfkbsIHoLNBoEAfQ", "review_id": "8PZBFiGodXfR5G5ovju3kw", "text": "Happy to echo the sentiments here - good, honest shop with fair prices.\n\nNo up-sell here - I've actually had them tell me I didn't need work after another shop tried to tell me I did.  Keeps me coming back, for sure.\n\nAwesome building, and historic - apparently, the city of Monona was founded there! http://www.mymonona.com/pages/parks_recreation/parks_open_space/details.php/31/parks_open_space/schluter+beach/ \n\nIf you have time, grab an ice cream at the bait shop a couple of doors down, and wander over to the lake.", "business_id": "xod-YOn69KMhUHBkd6boOQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bDk2XvjJlK8fsiL6C1HpEg", "review_id": "yt5tTUSlr7HzkhnAV9o_2Q", "text": "Grade: B\n\nFantastic fish fry. I need to go there for the Italian food. Oh yeah, the transvestites sitting at the next table was a new one. Your Adam's Apples compliment your dresses. Hey creepy...", "business_id": "Hld3cjWyfPpW5hDcgXfNQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "uSlKnryLlnD3mvmG6DIyCg", "review_id": "uf2kzu51CYjfH16iqwpmqw", "text": "Angelo's white pizza is somewhat of a family tradition for me.  I can't say for certain when my clan first trucked out to Monona, but it started a trend that has kept up through the years.  In reality Angelos is a perfectly serviceable Italian-style family restaurant that does pizza and pasta amongst other things, but I couldn't tell you about anything other than the white pizza.  Over the last decade plus I can't remember a single time when I didn't order the same thing.  Normally this would be boring and I'd feel disappointed in myself for such unimaginative thinking, but in the case of Angelo's my nostalgia trumps all.  And it isn't exactly like I'm here every week - I don't make it out to Monona all that often, and I'm lucky if I grace Angelo's with my presence two times in one year.  But when I do, I'm in white pizza heaven.  It's not the be-all, end-all when it comes to pizza, but there's something to the combination of sausage, artichoke hearts, olives and alfredo sauce that is simply amazing.  It's close to my favorite singular meal in the Madison area, and when I think about it I'm tempted to slap down five stars for the pizza alone.  \n\nI made my latest trip to Angelo's a week or so back, and it marked the first time I'd been since they went smoke-free.  It's a definite improvement, to be sure.  I was, however, saddened to see that the dining room had been renovated.  It looks perfectly nice, if a bit generic, but before it had real atmosphere.  The walls had been lined with bottles of chianti, the fiaschi (the bottles with straw baskets - I looked that up) decorated by past diners over the years.  It was tradition to order a bottle of chianti and document the occasion with a message or a sketch.  I was told by the waitress that the bottles had deteriorated beyond repair and had to be taken down.  I'd always hoped that one of those bottles had my writing on it.\n\nAs much as I love Angelo's, my last trip was just a bit disappointing in terms of service.  The white pizza was excellent as always, but we were left without drink refills for a bit too long.  Maybe it was because it was at the tail end of the night, but the waitstaff came off a bit brisk and the overall vibe wasn't as enjoyable as before.  But maybe that's just me, maybe it was the newness of the dining room that made the night stick out.  Still, Angelo's without the nostalgia remains a pretty decent place, and the first bite of white pizza reminds me of why I'll always keep coming back.", "business_id": "Hld3cjWyfPpW5hDcgXfNQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hrnSxGti9HOHxG2UaPz1rQ", "review_id": "_wo594yAOrcCoecZfhosPg", "text": "The portabella ravioli is sooo delicious.  My friends had lasagna and primavera and they raved about them as well.  Really great place for italian.", "business_id": "Hld3cjWyfPpW5hDcgXfNQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p4ySEi8PEli0auZGBsy6gA", "review_id": "9zED8eHOnT2rEyrw0iXgqA", "text": "The fish fry was excellent. Additional seating downstairs in the Grotto.", "business_id": "Hld3cjWyfPpW5hDcgXfNQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jW35S7opVKmTWHwaTftaSw", "review_id": "vx9XmdO3jK4GcE6EDsW-ug", "text": "Great little place!  Service is friendly, food is great.  The pizza here, while not the same as Chicago, is probably the best in Madison.\n\nWe just had our 4 year old's birthday party here, wanting to support a local place with decent food rather than a Chuck E. Cheese. We were astounded at what a nice job they did for our daughter. They were so accommodating with everything, even assigning a member of the staff to our small party. The kids had a wonderful time. Absolutely thrilled.", "business_id": "Hld3cjWyfPpW5hDcgXfNQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jGXQJkVV-fuq8GfhjUw2eQ", "review_id": "TLVXqkQyJjXjUI9WPJAEkA", "text": "Service was really good; we had a fourth person join late and our waitress rushed out his order fast enough to still eat with us.\nThe small salad came quick. \nThe sampler platter of bread was hot and fresh.\nThe lasagna was excellent, and came with different bread than the sampler platter.\nAll in all, nothing to complain about, and was very delicious.", "business_id": "Hld3cjWyfPpW5hDcgXfNQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RdufJ-Wl0abkMOlE2WNaLw", "review_id": "iM0K4Auc9ZB1_JwERxOL3A", "text": "I was really looking forward to this place after reading the other reviews. It wasn't bad, I would say 2.5 stars. I want food to be as good as what I cook or better and their  food was not even on par with my own cooking. It's like Olive Garden, fills the void but not memorable. There were four of us and no one was very excited about their meal. \nThe worst was when I took my son to the bathroom. It's down stairs but you could smell urine at the top of the steps. I was done with my meal after that.\nSorry, there are many other places in the area to try. We won't be going back.", "business_id": "Hld3cjWyfPpW5hDcgXfNQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vV3RbjYAG6expCj6BOezFg", "review_id": "9hAQDyIMa4v0mrdPk5ipdg", "text": "Totally not what I expected. Watery bland sauce...", "business_id": "Hld3cjWyfPpW5hDcgXfNQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-hwN2juKYn-KTxa2WBYLnw", "review_id": "kz9fzkE9XP7bnEQk3KcM5w", "text": "This is a review on their catering service.   Angelo's catered an event we went to and we were looking forward to a really good meal.  It wasn't Italian food so maybe this was part of the problem but the food was a big disappointment for what we had to pay and there was very little help with the service.  A few of the items were pretty good in flavor but overall it was a lackluster  meal.", "business_id": "Hld3cjWyfPpW5hDcgXfNQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zi_IeOTyioDcsVSJze7SBQ", "review_id": "BAXEN8YbgdQqbosD8VywSw", "text": "The chicken ranch pizza was very good with a Flavorful white sauce. The crust was okay but not amazing. The sauce on the meat lovers was bland but they are very generous with the  toppings.  Also appreciated that the cheese blend contained cheddar.", "business_id": "Hld3cjWyfPpW5hDcgXfNQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xuaT9c3uEj9itWvWGbBXwQ", "review_id": "kxmySEqAAanKgOGURh1WoQ", "text": "Lot's of great offerings. \n\nWhite pizza is great. Red sauce is good - not great. I love the sausage, making a simple sausage pizza magnificent.\n\nPasta Louie (cajun alfredo) is great. Nice and spicy.\n\nSpaghetti pie is great. It has green peppers, so beware if you don't care for them. Otherwise, great.\n\nFish Fry is first rate. Usually several choices - blue gill, cod, perch, etc.\n\nThursday night the ribs are awesome. Falling off the bone tasty. Go early, because when they sell out, they are done.\n\nGood prices. Not the lowest in town, but fair.\n\nPeople always really nice.\n\nLocal restaurant. not a bland chain.\n\nDown side to Angelos:\n\nIf it's busy, they can be slow. Staff is nice, but sometimes they are just overwhelmed. \n\nOld facility - including stinky old bathrooms. \n\nNot a lot of seating, so if you come at the wrong time, you might have to wait.", "business_id": "Hld3cjWyfPpW5hDcgXfNQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q43QSzh_-f46He-8zDNkaQ", "review_id": "49FCAxv7wJD6iv93elCl2A", "text": "If you want to go and get harassed by the regular that goes there everyday,  this is it! Not, only, that but having the bartender support  him, telling you to get the \"f\" out of hid seat! Patti( the bartender)  continued to serve the man alcohol even after he appeared to have had a few before coming out! I tried calling the owner who i never ended up hearing from. I will let everyone know about my horrible experience I had, considering I live in monona!", "business_id": "Hld3cjWyfPpW5hDcgXfNQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "84T9XYShgFE7AKgFr-8btA", "review_id": "M6O6upVCM_cccnKNArPrXw", "text": "I've been here a couple times now, and it's a pretty decent place. The food is delicious for the most part but some dishes can be on the greasy side. It's not too expensive, about the average price for dinner in town. The bartenders are very friendly! One problem is they don't take reservations at all, so if you end up going on a busy night you end up having to wait a good while.", "business_id": "Hld3cjWyfPpW5hDcgXfNQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vc-x2BCTu5aO5XK7YrBElw", "review_id": "LOhm2XZMz-wjHFY2-5r7Tg", "text": "My family has been going to Angelo's for as long as I can remember. They have the best pizza I have ever tasted and the wait staff knows our family and is always super kind as well as attentive. (Apparently?) they don't take reservations, so there may be a bit of a wait, but it is SO TOTALLY WORTH IT and if you're in a rush I'm sure you can call ahead so they put your name on the list if you're planning on going on a weekend night. I have never found a pizza to match theirs and have been all over the world. Their speghetti is AMAZING and I have a soft spot for their garlic bread and breadsticks. I'm a huge fan of their house salad with sun-dried tomato dressing. My family always gets the Vegetarian special, with no onions, no artichokes, add sausage. The angelo's special is pretty good too. They don't make their stuffed (deepizza anymore, which", "business_id": "Hld3cjWyfPpW5hDcgXfNQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4_6Q7K5Dm0rEj7ksOnYUbw", "review_id": "f4MQYNhYIhAvW4xUViPWsA", "text": "We moved to Monona in 2012 and after trying a few of the local pizza places that came recommended, this has become one of our favorites in Madison.  It's not as good as Ian's, but it's damned good, solid pizza.  Angelo's is owned by the same family that owns Fraboni's, so expect the same kind of flavors.  Kitchy place, nice service, avoid Friday nights and Packer games, you'll never get a seat.", "business_id": "Hld3cjWyfPpW5hDcgXfNQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4EJJ0P1_2dVhk0zsvi41pw", "review_id": "D6AdrU4k3LhaAjcY5P_mdg", "text": "Very good food. Sat at bar--it was a busy Saturday night and I was alone, traveling on business.  Had a great atmosphere--cozy and like a neighborhood favorite. Mostaccioli was fantastic", "business_id": "Hld3cjWyfPpW5hDcgXfNQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K0w8BxnuweWHLiTDGoIStQ", "review_id": "7Xqd8--pIil_3dGNCheRRQ", "text": "Pizza very good, mike the bartender was awesome. Keep up great work.", "business_id": "Hld3cjWyfPpW5hDcgXfNQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V38rtbhGjTV71dLlI2VcAg", "review_id": "oNwc_JNXe6On2LhXiau6DA", "text": "What happened Tuesday night! They weren't even busy. The bartender (Mike) ignored our empty beer glasses twice even though we held them up to get his attention, there was no hostess to seat my husband and myself. The bus boy seated us and then no one came to our table until we had to ask a waitress where our waitress was. The special was gone so the waitress gave us a free appetizer for our long wait. The food was alright. Then waiting forever for our check we were given a check that was not ours. There was no waitress around so we left cash for the check we were given. I don't think we'll be going back.", "business_id": "Hld3cjWyfPpW5hDcgXfNQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "D72YMW4JGX3NkSNZAW7BeA", "review_id": "XTiU4raZo9krNru2-fsM8Q", "text": "I hate going into antiques places only to find that it's just filled with overpriced junk. The Antiques Mall of Madison is what a great antique place should be - tons of all kinds of great stuff, most at great prices.\n\nIf you are into records, definitely stop by because there is a booth filled with a bunch that are really awesome and priced fairly.", "business_id": "psze2Qlw2_dEsFpDj0N08w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "ZYaumz29bl9qHpu-KVtMGA", "review_id": "80hXG2jdgU54eBMywbbpAg", "text": "I will never lie to you yelpers about what is great and what isn't.  The Antiques Mall of Madison is great.\n\nFirst of all, you have to WANT to be there, because I doubt you would be driving to that crappy strip mall for anything else.  (I do like that chinese place out front though).\n\nThe owners leave you alone as you browse, an you could be in there all day!  It's my one stop shop for rolling pins, doilies, vintage easter decorations and old chairs.  Because, you know, I'm usually out looking for that stuff.", "business_id": "psze2Qlw2_dEsFpDj0N08w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "1xCo8lJSnc3880ciazH7gw", "review_id": "5Nq5UIne64Safg9xcR0mLQ", "text": "i drove out here from chicago before an evening engagement i had. i was a bit put off at first as it is located in a dingy strip mall -- though i don't know what i was expecting as most antique malls don't have prime real estate.\n\ni was greeted and then left alone to mosey along the maze of booths. the booths are not as eclectic as i would've hoped but there is a lot of stuff and most of it is reasonably priced. with the plethora of cups, saucers and plate ware you would think that some prices would drop. they were a bit pricey compared to similar items i have seen elsewhere. \n\na bit partial to the mid-century i was disappointed that there were only two booth that gave me my fix. however, these booths were GOOD.\n\nthis place gets such high marks because\n1) there is little, if any, junk. just good plain OLD stuff\n2) save for a couple of candles, there are no new booths trying to sneak in old-looking new things. i hate that.\n3) they are markedly green conscious: signs praising you for shopping second hand and keeping a three foot high stack of splayed-out newspaper for wrapping gifts. \n\np.s. i left with a set of four cups and saucers, a mid-century teak planter, a retro canvas print (for $3!) and a chrome tray.", "business_id": "psze2Qlw2_dEsFpDj0N08w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EoWffFB8hVG13lF0pam0Vw", "review_id": "G-VbSxGqA0vAFSS1axhM9A", "text": "Great place, lots to look at with multiple vendor areas and good prices on most things. Didn't find anything I couldn't live without, but there's always tomorrow! :)", "business_id": "psze2Qlw2_dEsFpDj0N08w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rp3MtzfzJzVkb2YR4JOgcA", "review_id": "9prSyjETtUwMTT6Xy5r-eg", "text": "Wow, this antique mall seems to go on and on forever. It is huge and has a wonderful selection of collectibles. I am in the market for collectible books and they had so many books, that I could not see them all in this trip. There are a lot of kitchen items, dishes and vintage toys. This is a great place to spend a Saturday afternoon. The prices were reasonable. There was a check in offer and some of the dealers booths have coupons.", "business_id": "psze2Qlw2_dEsFpDj0N08w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oSA746-4MCJpWorJkzxqpQ", "review_id": "Iew8z_EaTDABOb96KGC83Q", "text": "A decently curated antiques mall with a nice selection of types of stalls. Really friendly staff. Much nicer than many other antique places, but also not the fanciest around. \n\nPrices are reasonable (for the products) for the most part. But, of course, that's on a stall-by-stall basis. The only downside is the location. But that's totally workable considering what a great little antiques mall this is!", "business_id": "psze2Qlw2_dEsFpDj0N08w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4u3wM3PAYXy68CQIRUDs1w", "review_id": "BjWit_AZBJaaxNVs0309KQ", "text": "Since Odana Antiques has gone downhill quickly recently due to the weird, overbearing owners and disgusting lack of cleanliness, I now hit AMoM first when I need to get my antiques fix.  The staff is kind, not rude, and they don't follow you around trying to talk you into buying anything.  Another reviewer mentioned a lack of mid-century items and I concur, but MC isn't my thing so for me it's not a big deal.  Loads of fun, surprises everywhere - and best of all, because I'm all about service, a really pleasant staff.", "business_id": "psze2Qlw2_dEsFpDj0N08w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "qVJwtoWOlqgDRndJ83OUEw", "review_id": "OZ1zVKvFwctOlaOufQjneg", "text": "On a recent trip to Madison, we hit up Odana Antiques as well as this place. Both are good - it depends on what you're interested in. Antiques Mall of Madison is large (they advertise as having over 120 dealers) and filled mostly with \"collectables\". By that I mean lots of old dishes, Packers stuff, old beer steins, etc. \n\nPrices overall were decent - definitely on the reasonable end of the scale. They'll discount your purchase 10% on most things if you pay cash. There's not a lot of \"high end\" stuff here but that doesn't mean there aren't treasures for those willing to hunt. \n\nCase in point - I scored an amazing, framed editorial cartoon from 1912 depicting a drunken, leering Irishman and a prim suffragette who wonders \"if HE can vote, why can't I?\" GREAT find!", "business_id": "psze2Qlw2_dEsFpDj0N08w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8ITVDdfK07owxCA1x878Vw", "review_id": "kjudnkiqTOWQ1-Cwp9heEg", "text": "The swankiest grocery store in town that isn't Whole Foods or some sort of co-op.  While pricey, attractive people shop there and they have classical piped over the speakers.  Feels like shopping in some alternate America where everybody is hot and milk is one dollar more expensive.", "business_id": "OxR3b_qcMJlzwzGPU5fmdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2005-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aYhKsAUQaaRGgdgcZC5XAw", "review_id": "O8gUYD-SX67JMg0bdoOxDw", "text": "Way back when my grocery bill was sponsored by my parents, this was the place I went for groceries.  The produce was usually the star of my shopping trip.  I like this grocery store, because it has the selection of Whole Foods but also carries Heinz Ketchup and Kraft Macaroni and Cheese. (However their selection of perishables and ethnic food does NOT beat Woodmans.)   When I was required to make gift baskets for various people, this is where I would go to get my fancy olives, spreads, and crackers.  Yes it is pricey, and once I get a grocery sponsor again I'd never go anywhere else.", "business_id": "OxR3b_qcMJlzwzGPU5fmdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m3X7ASscTaIDPnB3h9H71Q", "review_id": "giVQMPjfYS3i4tRmzUq_1Q", "text": "I grew up with this as my neighborhood grocery store so it's got a space in my heart.  I never gave it much thought, though, until I noticed it swanked it up big time in order to beat off the Goliath that is Whole Foods.  Rock out, Sentry.  You'll always be my favorite.", "business_id": "OxR3b_qcMJlzwzGPU5fmdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QP-MdjpUFejr9apuAWcfQg", "review_id": "TizLwn9JLMx_eMATL2WkZw", "text": "We go there for most of our fresh foods, it doesn't have the feel of a neighborhood grocer but the quality and selection are terrific.", "business_id": "OxR3b_qcMJlzwzGPU5fmdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dFSg9ZUwdvXO1c1ZACgZzA", "review_id": "hkKtartIuc1Ef-mR3El00A", "text": "So I tried several grocery stores in Madison (Trader Joes, Copps, Whole Foods, Willy-coop, and Woodman's), and I have to say that Sentry finally captured my heart. I love this place. Ok, WF still has the best bakery section, but Sentry carries way more selections. Lots of produces at good prices, pretty flowers, huge selection of condiments, etc etc. I just like walking around a pretty grocery store. If I had a car, this is definitely my destination for groceries, but until then, I'll save it for special occasions.", "business_id": "OxR3b_qcMJlzwzGPU5fmdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "ZYaumz29bl9qHpu-KVtMGA", "review_id": "clbPAmXC6EZWPEBuTXWhGA", "text": "If ever there were a real live grinch, It would be the hag (presumably the manager) working 2 days before Christmas.  I was going to buy a bottle of wine, and she came over to let me know in a nasty voice that if I were buying alcohol, I better hurry up.\n\nWell I did, and because the cashier was seriously slow, it was 9:01 when it was my turn at the register.  This woman came over, and snatched the bottle away from the cashier and said something to the effect that I should have hurried up, and they didn't sell alcohol after 9.  The cashier looked really uncomfortable, and mumbled some excuse.  \n\nWhat is it about the holidays that turns people into complete assholes?", "business_id": "OxR3b_qcMJlzwzGPU5fmdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "QmykNasFdjyaQ3K8oME3fQ", "text": "Metcalfe's Sentry... hmm, how should I start this review?  Let's get the bad stuff out of the way first.  \n\n- It's pricey.  I recently bought 2 sea scallops, a pound of Halibut, and a 6-oz Tuna fillet.  Price: $50.86.  Ouch.\n\n- Limited selection of \"staple-goods.\"  Sure, I can get fresh Alaskan King Crab or a locally-made vegan cookie from the bakery at a moment's notice, but I dare you to find a box of Blueberry Special K on a Sunday night... I think they stock 4 or 5 of those, and when they're gone, they're gone (they're also about $1 higher than Woodman's).\n\n- It's inconvenient to get in and out of.  University Avenue S-U-C-K-S sucks.  And, if you wish to head west from Metcalfe's, you have to turn onto Midvale, make a U-turn, and then sit at the Midvale/University light and wait... The parking lot is also a cluster-F.\n\n- The checkers can be a bit snooty.  That, or I get the same girl every time... it really does seem as though I'm bothering the heck out of her by giving her a handful of items to scan, waiting on a total, and then giving her money.  I usually encounter a \"why-are-you-bothering-me-with-this\" sigh or a roll of the eyes at some point during checkout.  \n\n- The clientele can be a bit snobby (especially the ones that hop out of their leased BMWs).  Yeah, so you think you're cool in your BMW, but we both know that you're living in a rundown apartment, using one credit card to pay the other, and you're maybe 2-weeks from having the Bimmer repo'd.  Get over yourself... and flip your collar down and straighten that hat - you look ridiculous, fratty.  Ok?\n\n\nAnd now for the good stuff.\n\n+ The service workers (Deli, bakery, etc) are fantastic.  Very knowledgeable and helpful.  Makes it seem a little less painful when you're paying $28.99/lb for fish or buying a $4 cupcake.\n\n+ Fruits and Veggies are usually top notch quality.\n\n+ They place an emphasis on locally sourced products.\n\nSo there you have it.  As others have mentioned, there are many better alternatives for regular day-to-day items: Woodman's, for one.  But for those times when you need something that's extra fresh, or a little obscure, check out Metcalfe's.", "business_id": "OxR3b_qcMJlzwzGPU5fmdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tpd1sxBuNgRaJcEYUQL2PQ", "review_id": "k-_D8wS18U3EW8xx_EaA8w", "text": "This is not only a grocery store, it's a staple in the community. Tim and Kevin Metcalfe have kept the tradition alive! Yes, this store is pricier than others but you do indeed get what you pay for. The Metcalfes also give back more to the community that all the rest of the grocery retailers combined!  This is a good hearted family running an excellent local grocery store.", "business_id": "OxR3b_qcMJlzwzGPU5fmdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AkjJAQe73B80Pcj8v9o8Rg", "review_id": "IUdoiFnpOjcTgNg8cM-pZQ", "text": "There are so many reasons to shop at Metcalf's.  Sure, the price point may be a little bit higher than Copp's, but the produce and meat selection is fantastic.  They have a better cheese selection than the tiny Whole Foods one, too.\n\nThe thing that I really like about Metcalf's is that they are dedicated to the Madison community.  They are the sponsor of Brat Fest and are invested in the eat local movement.  It seems like every time I go there they have more signs up showing \"food miles,\" how far the food has traveled to the store.  They also have a beautiful display near the front of the produce area showcasing veggies and fruits from local farms.\n\nThere is a huge selection of prepared foods and even an espresso bar.  You can tell that alot of thought and money went into the recent remodel of the store.", "business_id": "OxR3b_qcMJlzwzGPU5fmdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gqtak7Wz8azWHlAMkx6Acg", "review_id": "RD4gpq35eUNu0sPS4Cv6sw", "text": "I came here for one reason, the free Sunday paper. I love free stuff. Even if it appears to be absurd, like a Sunday paper. The deal is, you spend five dollars and they give you a two dollar Wisconsin Sunday paper. Okay, so know you know how I ended up here, let me tell you all about the magnificent Metcalfe's.\n\nIt is just a supermarket. Not of a Safeway variety, but a Gelson's or Bristol Farms variety. Despite the many Yelpers who proclaimed that this is expensive, its not expensive. If you are buying toilet paper or paper towel here, it is expensive, but it is no more expensive on food than anyone else. I don't care about some Brat Fest, I don't even care about brats. Cheese is just cheese, in fact, if you have been to cheese stores in New York and Paris, you realize everything else pales in comparison. In fact, everything pales to New York and Paris anyway.\n\nBack to the review. The store is well laid out, clean, the produce appeared fresh. It was early on a Sunday morning, but a lot of the prepared foods were already out. They looked good, but I don't buy prepared foods in a supermarket, unless its Wegmans, but that isn't a supermarket, its nirvana. Thus I can not assess the prepared section. I do buy baked goods, and it is on this basis that the store failed. As I was walking down the bakery aisle, I noticed a slice of white cake. I love white cake. The soft, dewy white cake, enrobed in creamy butter cream frosting *cue the angels and ethereal music* Anyway, as part of my five dollars, I bought a 2.49 piece of white cake. *gag* How much sugar do you people eat? The cake was okay, but the frosting was just a sugary, you could taste the granules, nightmare. This is not white cake!!\n\nThere was nothing wrong with the store, but if your bakery sucks, it is a good indication that the other prepared foods are not going to be very good and there are also some other flaws. I didn't see anything that was unique or that would make me want to come here. There wasn't any Bell and Evans Chicken. I did see they sold Boar's Head cold meats, which is always a plus, but is it worthy of five stars? No.\n\nSorry Mr. and Mrs. Metcalfe (or whomever you are), work on the bakery, let me know and I will come back and re-evaluate you again.", "business_id": "OxR3b_qcMJlzwzGPU5fmdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0mwYO5iiTpzWnaSjuKWMIQ", "review_id": "FWGSEIFzKhteNt-TPasOvw", "text": "I love how fresh their produce is. Everything is very organized and easy to find. The music they play is relaxing and the employees and very helpful/well informed. Their prices vary, many things a little bit more expensive than your mainstream grocery store, however they have great items on sale each week which are very affordable on a budget. It's closer to home for me, so driving else where to pay a little less isn't worth it to me. Also, a big plus is that they regularly have samples throughout the store and have a red box movie rental station.", "business_id": "OxR3b_qcMJlzwzGPU5fmdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UpuXjEDXDviqNrVJyKFRWA", "review_id": "ZFJaCDwwfNlvbvw-4NyWRw", "text": "I usually only come here for the fresh meat, deli, seafood and produce selection, although they do have some interesting exclusive and high-quality items in the rest of the store that you can't get anywhere else in Madison.\n\nI went here for doughnuts yesterday, as my regular place was closed, and I had no complaints and the price was reasonable.  The French Bread I grabbed for dinner was excellent.\n\nHowever, all in all, I wouldn't do the bulk of my shopping here due to the prices, but for what I come for it's pretty good.  The only comparable places in Madison are Whole Foods, Brennan's, Willy St. Co-op, and maybe Trader Joe's, that all have their own pros and cons.", "business_id": "OxR3b_qcMJlzwzGPU5fmdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QgldqPs9HmN8LjhgPhTOBg", "review_id": "6iTJ4wDliyY0_mRZJ-c0iQ", "text": "I was relieved to find a good quality grocery store in Madison since the city seemed to be flooded with barely mediocre supermarkets. \nMetcalfe's has it all, variety, fresh produce, beautiful presentation of their products, and a great deli. Metcalfe's employees seem to actually enjoy their job. All except for one sad, pissed off security guard who seems to get some sort of sick satisfaction out of harassing as many people as he can. \nMy husband stopped at the curb to run in a grab some milk. I stayed in the car with our two sleeping children. I was there for less than 2 minutes when I was startled by an angry knock at the window. I cracked the door to some bitter, 20 something security guard who obviously hated his life. He greeted me with a very rude, \"WHY ARE YOU PARKED HERE?\" I explained the circumstance while the below negative temperatures creeped to the backseat where my sick children were sleeping but now stirring. \"WELL YOU CAN'T PARK HERE EVER AGAIN!!!\" He replied in a beyond unprofessional tone. He then walked away to harass the car behind me in the same manner. My 3 year old, now completely awake, asked me, \"Was that a bad stranger Mommy?\" \nAs soon as my husband got back (literally 30 seconds later) he knew exactly who I was talking about. He, too, had been a victim of the lonely, pissed off security guard.\n\nAs soon as that guy gets fired, I will give Metcalfe's their 5th star.", "business_id": "OxR3b_qcMJlzwzGPU5fmdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LJ2LofejJtbE7INygxpJPg", "review_id": "ez7iiyA4qcQKsQ6b8Owh2Q", "text": "I'm in love. I'm going to give this grocery store the highest praise I can - it's a cross between Brennan's (great fruit but mainly noncommercial items) and HyVee (great Iowa grocery store with normal items). I love the mix of items, the great looking fruit and Oberweis milk (I miss their Illinois stores with delicious ice cream too). It's really not that expensive and I can get everything all in one place. I was worried given the caliber of grocery stores I've found but this is the real deal. The people were nice and I'll be coming back again soon!", "business_id": "OxR3b_qcMJlzwzGPU5fmdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cAHpMhiUB3UnY5Blmnb4Ag", "review_id": "ZQagpAst_DGFjCZ_z1Eiow", "text": "An excellent grocery store with lovely produce, meat and deli. Just moved here from the west coast and this is the only big grocery in town that doesn't make me feel very very homesick.\nProduce section includes a big organic section. Products labeled with origin.\nPrices may be higher but if you watch for the sale items- the prices are good. \nHelpful staff.\nHuge selection of local cheeses. (duh)\nBakery seems full of variety, from boring midwest white bread products to many whole grain and local breads/pastries. They will slice anything.\nI go here when I do not want to be depressed by the other grocery stores in town and want a bigger selection than I can get at the local co-op.\nOne Sunday they had over 40 free sample stations! Might be a regular thing?", "business_id": "OxR3b_qcMJlzwzGPU5fmdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kg7XG7NmzuY2ULAzTUqlZA", "review_id": "aqXPC21laRJ6NXQiw8ueEQ", "text": "I really don't understand why anyone would go here. The prices are absolutely astronomical!!! Whole Foods gets a bad rap but honestly, the same products are available there for way less money. Take Barbara's cereals-- $6.09 at Metcalfe's. That's right, SIX dollars. For cereal. At WF, the same cereal is $4.99. And then there is the ice cream aisle. One would imagine that this place would carry premium ice cream, being that it kind of touts itself as gourmet. Wrong! It's all garbage. The only semi good brand is Sassy Cow and again, guess what? More than six dollars per container!! The bakery section is gross, too. I'm sure the booze and meats and cheeses are probably great but after seeing what they charge for fairly basic products I am not sure why anyone would go here when WF is 100 percent natural and costs less.", "business_id": "OxR3b_qcMJlzwzGPU5fmdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mur7-hRX-PTZy64QscTw5w", "review_id": "yfB-WR87YFxVEdGbuL5roQ", "text": "Your bakery department sucks big time. You charge ridiculous prices on your desserts that are made just not right. Well we tried almost every item, EASY ON A SUGAR GUYS, YOUR STUFF IS WAY TOOOOOO SWEET. \nWe love the rest of the store though, deli snd sushi are great. GL", "business_id": "OxR3b_qcMJlzwzGPU5fmdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "lC0KGXmIhyjzghBUlVnkhQ", "review_id": "pYn7X-W7-05aL5_QUDC3sw", "text": "Yelp ought to create a new category for places like Metcalfe's Market because the term \"grocery store\" just doesn't do this hip hap justice. \n\nFood Emporium \nGrocery Galleria\nMajestic Market\n\nCall it whatever you want, this place makes AJs (a high end grocer in Arizona where I've been living for the past 6 years) look like ye old five-and-dime. Now I'll be the first to admit I'm barely breaking into the grocery scene here in Madison, and I know there are Co-ops and farmer's markets galore. But what really gets me going about this place is that most every meat, dairy and grain product has a sign with the distance in miles that product traveled to Metcalfe's. WHAT? Eggs from 40 miles away too far for you? Grab a dozen from the farm that's labeled 8 miles away... no yolk! Care to chomp cheese that doesn't drive more than 5? They've got it. Add java, pasta sauce even tortilla chips bagged 1 mile down the street at the local taqueria and you have a geographically conscious way to stock pantry fridge and freezer. \n\nOh and Chef Lea Caplan... I have no idea who you are, but I want to know who you are. She is Metcalfe's resident food expert, writing books, leading cooking demonstrations and showing up to festivals and fairs to teach Madisonians about how to take home Metcalfe's great local goods and start using them in rad recipes. Add to this the fact that the place is run on 100% green energy (that's like the wind y'all) and their bag program that awards you .10 for every reusable bag you bring in to pack your picks. Don't dig dimes? You can donate that savings to a local charity. \n\nMetcalfe's you're a sign of the times.", "business_id": "OxR3b_qcMJlzwzGPU5fmdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oSA746-4MCJpWorJkzxqpQ", "review_id": "hk2AN7_LpQpDcgCDPRjbJw", "text": "Pricey, but the quality presented is well worth it. They offer catering as well and have a giant deli-type selection. Plus, they deliver!", "business_id": "OxR3b_qcMJlzwzGPU5fmdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sCuHSORhxTX4qyVffgsvHQ", "review_id": "8wnfo9GErJxE8mKki__0XA", "text": "Have you ever wanted to know what it's like to be rich?  Be more refined?  You know, go to high-end fancy shmancy places?  \n\nMy friend, welcome to the place where millionaires shop for groceries.  \n\nOkay, I have no idea if that statement is accurate.  But, how many grocery stores do you go to that play classical music?  \n\nThis place pays a lot of attention to detail and it shows.  The store is very clean, bright, well laid out, and bears a friendly staff that is eager to help.  The produce department is world-class, with fresh clean produce that doesn't disappoint.  \n\nI think what I appreciate the most about this place is the huge deli and prepared foods section.  If you're in need of a ready made meal or something hot and tasty, this is the place to get it.  \n\nOne downside is the selection.  The store and aisles are too small to accommodate a large selection, so don't expect to find 13 different brands of canned diced tomatoes.  But they do have a generic brand for most items.  \n\nThe prices are a bit high, but not unreasonable.  In this case, you're paying more for the shopping experience and the quality of products.  \n\nAlso, parents, they have nice carts with attached cars.  Plus a tiny cart with a flag on it that says \"Customer in training.\"  When you're shopping with a two year old, that is HUGE.\n\nBottom line, I like this place a lot.  I just wish their prices were a bit lower.  But I'm willing to pay the premium for the better experience than other stores in town.", "business_id": "OxR3b_qcMJlzwzGPU5fmdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ncF2Gd6aODFbtudkFeK4Xw", "review_id": "8Jg0UWAhhfFS3AYO5zhY8g", "text": "One of the coolest grocery stores I've ever seen. Between a variety of self-service bars and posting how many food miles the items are, this location is definitely ahead of the curve with grocery stores, without charging out the wazoo like Whole Foods.", "business_id": "OxR3b_qcMJlzwzGPU5fmdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "exEi48wqihTORdLbYyR8kA", "review_id": "xxvItWcAXCYow46JJEkh2g", "text": "Looks nice but you will pay for it. Way to expensive for what you get. No worries many options to choose from near by. They scream about being local but they really dont partner with local businesses. Save a bunch by just crossing the parking lot or even the street. Just look both ways first.", "business_id": "OxR3b_qcMJlzwzGPU5fmdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "55KLI8nAl2pFbzki7Cd56Q", "review_id": "MMRk6zUV3tPO0GgGxueC2w", "text": "This is my go-to grocery store.  \n\nYes, it might be a little higher priced than other grocery store options in Madison, but the customer service, quality, and variety of food is worth it.  They have a good selection of local foods in pretty much every section of the store and they are easy to spot because they are market with the distance the food traveled to get there! \n\nTheir deli, cheese, meat and seafood counters really don't compare to anywhere else that I go.  The selection is large, the staff is knowledgeable, and the food is delicious. The cheese section in particular blows me away with the variety every time. \n\nAside from the some higher prices the only thing that I really can say bad about this place is that the parking lot is a mess if you come when it is busy - but that might have to do more with the mall and Target than the actual grocery store.", "business_id": "OxR3b_qcMJlzwzGPU5fmdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0XHdtG4dvL1A4rJi7TF77A", "review_id": "G9U5ZJBXFqMnCxBALmr_cw", "text": "Glam. Glam. Cool.\n\nI spend a lot of time in Hilldale teaching ballet to tiny humans, so I decided to do my weekly shopping at Metcalfe's for the convenience. \n\nMany things to note here, so I'll point out the items that stood out like an MBA player in Japan.\n\n1) The carts glide smoothly.  Yes, I know this sounds dumb, but for someone who dances all the time and am 99% of my life physically tired, I HATE.  I repeat, HATE when I have to scoot a cart around that won't turn.  This was like gliding on velvet and I wanted to faint.  It's the little things in life people.\n\n2) Artisan bread.  Don't go searching for the cheap bread.  Pick up a nice loaf of crusty, fire baked carb-luvin heaven and giggle as you walk away.  \n\n3) Local and organic.  Speaks for itself.\n\n4) Classical music.  For once in my entire life I was not stressed out shopping.  Waaaaaah?  My blood pressure was normal.  I did not want to punch anyone.  It was enjoyable.\n\n5) Parcel pick up service.  Drive your car around and they'll load ya up. 1st class style.\n\n6) Dollar bills dollar bills.  Coupon, save, and pinch your pennies, because the 1% style of shopping will cost you a few more bucks than your average shopping experience.\n\nLet me tell you though, I'll be going back.  Oh yes indeed.", "business_id": "OxR3b_qcMJlzwzGPU5fmdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oSA746-4MCJpWorJkzxqpQ", "review_id": "2M2ET7AfR4LIyb5Jzn_zFw", "text": "After my wedding reception, I have to take a star away from my previous review of Metcalfe's. \n\nFor our cocktail hour, I chose Metcalfe's to provide some appetizer trays as they were on my venue's preferred caterer list and I had experience of their quality product. It was definitely a bit more than I'd usually pay for trays of meats, cheeses, and the like, but I chalked this up to a wedding expense and didn't think much of it.\n\nCome the day of the wedding, I was happy hitched and getting photos taken when I get a call \"Hi, this is SoAndSo from Metcalfe's and I have a delivery.\" \"Yes,\" I say. \"I'm the bride and I'm not there. There are 2 planners on site as well as venue staff.\" \"But I'm at the back door and no one is here. I have a delivery,\" says Metcalfe's dude. \"I'm not there! I've just gotten married. I'm having my pictures taken. Please just go knock on the front door. There are a bunch of people who can help you.\" \"Yeah, I went to the front door, but it says {the venue} is closed for a private event.\" *FACEPALM* Now I was annoyed. \"YES! And YOU ARE BRINGING THE APPETIZERS!\" I then just snapped a bit and told him to sort it out and that I wasn't to be bothered.\n\nLater (perhaps 20-30 minutes later) we parked our car at the venue for more photo taking and the delivery van from Metcalfe's was just leaving. I got a dirty look.  When I later spoke to the person managing the venue for our reception, he had a laughable mention about the delivery guy as well. Clearly the dude was not a people person and very confused about how to deliver to an event (as opposed to a person's house, etc.).\n\nThe food was good, but didn't have labels as to what it was. I'd asked about this and was told it would have. So our very expensive platter of Wisconsin artisanal cheeses and dried fruits and such didn't get eaten as much as it might have. That thing was *not* inexpensive. I was a bit miffed. \n\nAll in all, the appetizers from Metcalfe's were delicious. But the service was ridiculous.", "business_id": "OxR3b_qcMJlzwzGPU5fmdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ETsGHcgJxldK9rlVXVB9lA", "review_id": "hmeQ4dwoXPyCr0y_PRRhng", "text": "Metcalfe's, what is this? I am new to Madison and everyone can't stop talking about what an experience it is to shop here. It's the fine-dining of grocery shopping. Well, I have only been shopping like a grown up for about a year now - but I learned how to do it in Denver. So the bar was set pretty high through Whole Foods and Safeway. But I can safely say that my experience at Metcalfe's topped it.\n\nIt was very clean and well stocked. I believe I went on a Friday night too. The main goal was to get some fresh meat and milk; let's face it - those are two items you don't want to get from an Aldi's or a Woodman's. I was told by a friend that I was lucky to live so close to it, but to be careful because it was expensive. WRONG, not expensive (or maybe Denver was expensive, so that word has become relative).\n\nSafeway had a discount meat section because it was within a few days of expiring (cook it that night and you're fine). Now, I wasn't looking for that at Metcalfe's (I don't know if they'd have that even), but I found $2 Pork Butt Steak (which, the mere name of the steak made me question it - but for $2 I'll try anything once). Delicious, and I won't go as far as to say I'm a great cook.\n\nOf course I also got some stuffed pork chops and fresh produce. But the experience I had was very pleasant and the prices were fair for the quality of food I was buying (dare I say, I thought prices should be higher).\n\nAs for the atmosphere, I don't think I've gone to a store in a long time that played classical music. I almost feel like if I came in sweatpants and a t-shirt that I would be under-dressed to get groceries.\n\nWhole Foods ain't got nothing on Metcalfe's (leave my double negative alone).", "business_id": "OxR3b_qcMJlzwzGPU5fmdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X1qYE-tdQGBlVYQ9gV8CSw", "review_id": "eqqR6ySMSmpEFjQzGS53yQ", "text": "I think this is one of the best grocery stores in Madison but you have to watch your wallet at the check out.  I was there today and bought organic lemons for .99 cents.  A lot for one lemon, right?  When I was at check out, they range them up as $1.99/lemon.  Over 100% more and I had to wait 10 minutes for the manager to credit back my $2.00.  I just wonder how often this happens.  Plus, I think their organic produce is more expensive than whole foods.  If you have time, shop at Metcalf's for supplies but buy your produce at whole foods or the market.  And be sure to check the prices at the register!!", "business_id": "OxR3b_qcMJlzwzGPU5fmdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s4OrbceWiEnJIWJerNoEgQ", "review_id": "T_Cmop8eUJoSB3MmVmu0Hw", "text": "My drink of choice is a dark n' stormy. It requires rum and ginger beer. Ginger beer isn't always the easiest to find....but at Metcalfe's there's ginger beer and even better several OPTIONS of ginger beer. \n\nThis is the place to go if you are looking for harder to find items or just to try new things. \n\nDid you know Sabra made about 15 different flavors of hummus. I didn't until I came here! Again it's a place to go if you want OPTIONS! There's almost always a person in the cheese department to answer questions and help you with all your cheese needs. \n\nI don't do all my shopping here since the items did to be a bit more on the expensive side, but it's always a treat and a trip that I enjoy.", "business_id": "OxR3b_qcMJlzwzGPU5fmdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Kjg0nOHEstg6TrdbTFvPPA", "review_id": "8G6Su71iHDLXVM_XALEftA", "text": "Today's review is for the floral shop at Metcalfe's - I worked with Sally Rossmiller for flowers for my wedding, and she absolutely outdid herself with the arrangements she created!  I had a very specific look I wanted, and she was able to take the cute Pinterest photos I provided as inspiration and create truly spectacular arrangements using the elements I loved.  She worked hard to figure out which local flowers would be available at the time, and as a result we only had to have a few things that were sourced regionally instead of locally - very cool!! \n\nThe flowers were all beautifully packaged and well labeled, as well, which made it easy for the folks setting up the morning of. Sally also had some great ideas that contributed to our day, as I probably wouldn't have gone hunting for vintage lace for my bouquet handle without prompting.  It made a lovely addition.  I can't recommend her work more highly, and I am so happy with the addition they made to our special day.", "business_id": "OxR3b_qcMJlzwzGPU5fmdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "USSanBgta8EEQrzPY-64Bg", "review_id": "6abq49aJGt55Uo58nqriUA", "text": "Metcalfe's is what all supermarkets should aspire to be.  I have never been to a supermarket that has its combination of size, local products and management.  It carries everything from value (Sentry Brands) to premium version of products.  \n\nThey also GIVE out free Sunday papers.  There is no low end of purchase to get this offer - I bought a pack of gum for under a dollar and they asked if I wanted a newspaper.  Righteous!\n\nEvery department runs extremely well.  I've never had a problem with rotten or outdated goods while shopping.  The staff are plentiful and friendly. Even at the busiest times, they staff cashiers smartly and the lines are rarely longer than three deep. \n\nDuring the late afternoon and early evening, you are bound to run into a vendor providing samples of their local product.  Unlike every other store I went to, it's often an owner or manager that handles the stand.  Frequently they even have WINE!  Delicious wine at that. \n\nLocal foods and brands are center stage here.  They are clearly identified as local on their display.  You'll see local everywhere from the bakery, frozen foods and cheeses (of course).\n\nThe only critique is that the deli prepared foods and the bakery are good, but not great.  If I have a little more disposable income, I go down the road to Whole Foods to get my prepared deli/bakery fix.  With that written, I am very picky and their deli is much superior to Copps (read my review of the very sad S. Park Copps -- I really deserve Metcalfe's!) or other like grocers. \n\nAlthough Whole Foods has a short list of better prepared products (for example, their deli and bakery), they cost so much more (it's referred to as \"Whole Paycheck\" for a reason) and have nowhere near the variety and local selection Metcalfe's has.\n\n\nTips:  \n\n1 - Be careful in the parking lot.  Their are many patrons that have lost their driving skill (think that South Park episode) and it may be frightening at times.  Drive very defensively and always given certain drivers the right of way.\n\n2 - Like their Facebook page for insight on demos and events.  For example, last month they had a three-day cheese tasting event hosted by cheesemakers in town for the American Cheese Society Conference. \n\n3 - If you must use plastic bags, Metcalfe's has the best in the business - they are an awesome green (some sort of implied \"gentle\" dig, I know ... but whatever) and very sturdy.  I use those for my small wastepaper baskets - they look and hold up better than anything I paid Hefty for...", "business_id": "OxR3b_qcMJlzwzGPU5fmdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-ZSPer3Fb79GxWLUIq7Dfw", "review_id": "nePlC30KBtttI8UJ93By-w", "text": "The Good\nLots of local food\nDelicious pre-made food options\nPretty decent bakery\n\nThe Bad\nNot a lot of options for staples\nA little hard to navigate\n\nThe Ugly\nPrice are sometimes just too high for my taste", "business_id": "OxR3b_qcMJlzwzGPU5fmdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jpb5uSnlLKD4RJzk7UGwkQ", "review_id": "63kbRkY8h9TIwKb2Q4BuVg", "text": "I absolutely LOVE Metcalfe's.... I mean come on... who doesn't love low Grocery costs and TONS of samples! The people who work here are incredible and are always really helpful when trying to find something. It's a grocery store so I can't say too much but I always love coming here for some reason to get groceries.", "business_id": "OxR3b_qcMJlzwzGPU5fmdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "38AnfLl0TKTqmWUhZLkDIg", "review_id": "AJmTpo6s9JWELRgvuALWuA", "text": "What a stellar local sweets section! That island near the registers... I know you put it there for people like me to fill their healthy cart with sweets at the last moment. GODDAMN YOU FOR BEING SO RIGHT.\n\nMadison's own Gail Ambrosius & Candinas chocolates, and Christine's Gourmet Toffee. Sweet Monkees cookies and Eastside Ovens vegan cookies (chocolate chip/peanut butter chocolate chip heyoo) all from Milwaukee. Shopping local never tasted so suhhhhweeeeeet!", "business_id": "OxR3b_qcMJlzwzGPU5fmdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qy9xGKT_77fekC7Tt2eYqw", "review_id": "8UqcM3IDomvXS9BOcNjWew", "text": "This place is like heaven to me. Yes, it's a little overwhelming. Yes, it's a little overpriced. But that spells the makings to a great grocery store to me! The selection is second to none...especially for us gluten free folk. Produce is phenomenal. And if you haven't tried them yet their marinated chicken breasts turn a normally boring meal into a flavor explosion. (Seriously, try them.) If there's something specific you're looking for, you're bound to find it here.\n\nOnly things I'd say they can improve upon:\n1. The deli counter. I know it's supposed to be super good quality deli meats but every single time I've gotten some they are pretty dry. Maybe I'm just ordering the wrong kind? (Suggestions anyone?)\n\n2. The sushi area. I've never actually tried it but it always looks a little scary.\n\n3. The prepared foods section. I tried getting a salad or something here once and the man working behind the counter had no idea what was in anything. Since I'm gluten intolerant this can be pretty important. \n\nBut even with these negatives, I keep coming back and actually look forward to going grocery shopping!", "business_id": "OxR3b_qcMJlzwzGPU5fmdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "yxp9i_wQo9wd6PE09IjT7A", "review_id": "JjC0tM55lGMyRIHAzVOVMg", "text": "As I prepared to leave my daughter's family with a newborn and return home, I wanted to have some foods delivered to  make life a little easier for them.\nMetcalfe's confirmed for me on the phone that they do in fact cover our area.\nI ordered foods online, heard from the online shopping coordinator who had questions about my preferences, and received the order right on time during the bracketed period I had chosen on their website.\nAll the ingredients were very fresh and now there is a kitchen full of food for them to eat during this winter weather.\nThanks, Metcalfe's!!  A great experience and I look forward to ordering again soon.", "business_id": "OxR3b_qcMJlzwzGPU5fmdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vkE5ywuAv-PRAZ38eSW4fg", "review_id": "E16lYthhNixG_AOf4gKayg", "text": "It's a lovely store, with high quality products, and reasonable prices for what you get. I wouldn't go there for my weekly shopping, as it is a bit spendy, but once I have my staples, I will go there for different ingredients I can't get elsewhere, sustainable fish, great baked goods, stellar produce, high quality meats. If I want something special, they're one of the first places I go to.\n\nTheir policy of highlighting local goods is fantastic. There are little yellow signs in every aisle to point out products made within 150 miles or so, each sign showing where the product was made and how far way it is.  When given a choice between a few products, if I know something supports my community, I will favor it.\n\nIt's a very relaxing atmosphere to shop, too. I normally hate food shopping, but it is a pleasant experience, and I feel better when I am in there.\n\nThat all goes away, though, in the parking lot, which is too small, and too crowded. I plan my trips for the middle of the day in the hopes to avoid too many people. It is the only bad part about shopping there.", "business_id": "OxR3b_qcMJlzwzGPU5fmdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QiPECcsRMFjSkojdrvnsqA", "review_id": "o0VGfhU4kmnZ1J74lu94aA", "text": "I just have to add my bit, we love this store and do all our food shopping here do to the high quality food and the great staff especially Marvin! Thanks for doing a great job!", "business_id": "OxR3b_qcMJlzwzGPU5fmdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vcxz-rMLaxOiTa4crHK6KA", "review_id": "uBJwEgFuNQhZR49LW3tmzQ", "text": "I would agree that Metclafe's is best for speciality foods and arrangements that you aren't going to find elsewhere. For me the shining star in this category would have to be their fantastic selection of cheeses. They offer every kind imaginable, prioritizing on showcasing local creameries. Well the prices may seem a little steep in comparison to the day to day connivence of Woodman's, it's well worth it for the premium selection of local and international cheeses.", "business_id": "OxR3b_qcMJlzwzGPU5fmdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RdufJ-Wl0abkMOlE2WNaLw", "review_id": "gYOYmkpV3A4j8eifb_GcSQ", "text": "The worst Arby's I have ever eaten at. If you want a good one, visit the one on Park. \nSo, here is why it is bad.\n1) the portions are small on every sandwich that we ordered. Four different sandwiches. This is compared to other Arby's I've eaten at.\n2) they say they don't have any monthly deals. I was told they belong to the same owner as the one on Park and they have monthly deals.\n3) tried it twice and both times they messed up our order. We paid but did not get things.\n4) their customer service is awful\nI don't expect much in life but when I go somewhere to give them my money , I expect better than what I got here.", "business_id": "8AGIIxZ-BBHbEGsgmhOOwA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GIe3fZlWKtnPXTaGqmwl-A", "review_id": "KWcM30yBOXYp-dKQ6FJNqA", "text": "This place is pretty gross.  It's dirty.  The gas station it's attached to need a massive overhaul.  The employees are sketchy-looking at best.  Have some standards, Arby's.", "business_id": "8AGIIxZ-BBHbEGsgmhOOwA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "crf5UbnEgHgeRo5jpGGCig", "review_id": "-41b9C3pTNZZwj0kImywqg", "text": "Built out of an old Country Kitchen, this friendly neighborhood bar and grill has lots of room.  Great food at a reasonable price too I might add.  If you are a sports fan, this is a great bar...several TV sets with your favorite games.  If it's your birthday, you'll get to drink free tap beer all night long too.  The employees are very friendly and attentive.  Visti the website: http://www.silvereaglebar.net/", "business_id": "cRqZ_w9ImfYYIXTHpJMv0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Qr7R9TwojSabSLTNsmHpig", "review_id": "ubDlsSRaKb4QOQX1jbT2sA", "text": "A girlfriend that lives in the area brought us here for a very early Sunday funday and breakfast. \n\nThey have a GREAT Bloody Mary bar (lots of options) and cheap food. Perfect for a hangover. :)", "business_id": "cRqZ_w9ImfYYIXTHpJMv0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kj18hvJRPLepZPNL7ySKpg", "review_id": "RtJAVFsf8lD8Hx_jaMsv8A", "text": "Perfectly nice place with good food (burgers are charbroiled) and very attentive staff. Lots of windows for looking out at part of the Aldo Leopold/wooded area across the way.", "business_id": "cRqZ_w9ImfYYIXTHpJMv0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TxhmsUMp9l65OQddc6n0gg", "review_id": "AZVYfaceR-n6aQ1eGVXoeg", "text": "last time I went here the bartender was more worried about giving his friends shots, eating his food and drinking coffee than to take my order.  when he finally realized me standing there with my money in my hand five minutes later he acted as if i inconvienced him.  Gave him a two dollar tip on a drink, went back up to bar the second time he didn't notice me again, and i got his attention by saying \"hey man i just need an empty glass\" then he walk past me and the empty glasses across from me takes a dudes order who just walked up and grabs a glass after helping him so he oviously heard me.", "business_id": "cRqZ_w9ImfYYIXTHpJMv0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_bxCv9-IV7uLMF-fKYJEOg", "review_id": "E_S9EoJI5lyoSTNildGC9Q", "text": "I eat there every other week if not more often.  Service has been great and one of the best club sandwichs in town.  A lot of tv's to watch the games.  Friends like the burgers, but I always stick with the club.  Surprising a decent beer selection as well.", "business_id": "cRqZ_w9ImfYYIXTHpJMv0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ebB8rLs1iACfEJBXr9HN3g", "review_id": "jwyDQAIRrgPiQfBfp6uwMA", "text": "Ok place", "business_id": "cRqZ_w9ImfYYIXTHpJMv0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j0mqCBlZemMaYw7tsDQ3dA", "review_id": "jKlBVo2-qRq9bogMRyg9Tw", "text": "The food is ok...but the service is just bad. Either you get a woman squeezed into a junior high schooler's shirt who would rather be somewhere else OR you get a super hyper guy who thinks asking 40 questions about how your day is going is deemed good service....how about just not disappearing for 25 minutes when I need a refill?", "business_id": "cRqZ_w9ImfYYIXTHpJMv0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WqrUOl0TKtzbXTxNLiQkIg", "review_id": "OFMVjCeEKlj6Q8l-suRlmw", "text": "Love the food, staff, and atmosphere for games! Salmon salad is great, along with their wings. Recommend this place for a laid back and hometown experience.", "business_id": "cRqZ_w9ImfYYIXTHpJMv0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gbpmlC9mU_VHKdjRZwugYw", "review_id": "273yyl7DfDQc59iLlTVMeA", "text": "Decent place, friendly bartenders. Lots of options for tap beers and amazing cider beer on tap. Yum! Bloody Mary's were great too and can't wait to get back for the Bloody Mary bar. Overall, good place and well be back. Younger crowd. Close to home. :)", "business_id": "cRqZ_w9ImfYYIXTHpJMv0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lTgdNo51tvortx9omkMIIA", "review_id": "EXr65-mkA5AFg9xTjjPzBQ", "text": "Sunday breakfast: website says the bar opens at 8am.  Actually opens at 9am on Sunday. The service is terrible. But the bloody bar is fun and they have really good burgers.", "business_id": "cRqZ_w9ImfYYIXTHpJMv0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jpb5uSnlLKD4RJzk7UGwkQ", "review_id": "1tCSr9SEiqJLOvtG5hW_Pw", "text": "Found this little gem from a co-worker we were sending off. I have to say that this place is awesome for watching a game of any kind. TV's galore! This is a quaint little place right on Monona Drive and frankly there isn't really anything bad to say about it. The drinks are well priced, the food is pretty dang good, and the staff is friendly and attentive. \n\nTwo small qualms, the door leading to their outdoor smoking/patio area is obnoxious. We were trying to watch a basketball game and it seemed like every 5 minutes that dang door was slamming like a jet fighter flying by over the speed of sound. AND I was told the Boom Boom sauce was hotter than tobasco sauce NOT EVEN close haha but that is really nothing to scour at. Once again, a nice little place to enjoy a good meal, couple beers, and whatever game is on.", "business_id": "cRqZ_w9ImfYYIXTHpJMv0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 7, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "snbtOlDSvMcmCoYD-coS6Q", "review_id": "WpyQ6AnandDNlqTr8zhDmA", "text": "The decisions you have to make about a wedding cake are both surprisingly numerous and surprisingly complex, with certain options you choose early on having a vast impact on the design options you have later. For example, if you choose buttercream for your frosting, it will be smooth and sweet and creamy awesomeness in your mouth -- but on the cake, any colors will run and it can't hold complex shapes, so you're limiting yourself to very simple designs. Other frosting options exist, such as fondant and rolled white chocolate, and they each have their own set of benefits and limitations as well.\n\nIf you're good at research, you have some time to kill and you know what you're looking for, you can find a lot of this information on-line -- but when you're in the midst of the overwhelming task of planning a wedding, it would be so, so much easier to just sit down with a professional who can lay out all your options and explain the benefits and limitations of each one.\n\nUnfortunately, you won't find anyone like that at Carl's Cakes. Oh, Carl seems friendly, helpful and optimistic when you first meet him. The samples he gave us at our cake tasting were better than I ever knew cake could be, and when we asked about decorations, he was quick to assure us that he could \"do anything you want\". \n\nAfter our initial meeting with Carl, we surfed the Net for examples of memorable wedding cakes and cherry-picked the ideas we liked best until we had put together the perfect cake design. I'll admit it was on the moderately complicated side, but nothing exceptional by wedding cake standards; and after Carl's repeated assurances at the tasting that he could \"do anything you want\", we thought we were safe.\n\nBut once he has your deposit, his attitude changes. He's difficult to get ahold of by phone, and impossible to get ahold of by email. Suddenly, any design requests more complicated than the average birthday cake are answered with a simple \"I can't do that\". Even something as simple as multiple colors will be refused on the basis that the colors will bleed together. He never tries to suggest compromises or alternatives, and if you ask for them, he'll only tell you to come in and pick something from his generic book of designs.\n\nWhy all the limitations? Because Carl frosts his cakes with buttercream frosting -- and ONLY buttercream frosting.\n\nI've lost track of how many hours we spent on the phone going back and forth with Carl over the cake design, struggling to find something he could do that didn't leave us cold. Dealing with him wasted a large portion of the limited time we had to plan our wedding, and drastically increased our stress during an already stressful time. If I was rating his business purely on Customer Service, I'd have to give him 1 star.\n\nBut I'll also give credit where credit is due. In the end, he delivered our cake on time, in the flavors, size and design that we eventually agreed to. It was beautiful, if vastly simplified from our original design, and the flavor? To this day, our wedding cake is still the best thing I've ever had in my mouth. If I were rating his business purely on taste, I'd have to give him 5 stars. Heck, I'd give him 6 if it were possible.\n\nSo if you want the best cake you've ever had in your entire life, consider Carl's Cakes -- But consider very carefully. Give him an exact cake design and make ABSOLUTELY SURE he can do it without modifications BEFORE you give him a dime.", "business_id": "tE8MQ9I7E2_Xvm4AvykXrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ncv8cc1RIGk4q_GsSwrVrA", "review_id": "Jly6jdBOcEh8lQBwKyVsFQ", "text": "Carl did an incredible job on my wedding cake. My husband and I chose Carl as our baker at a wedding show. I had read online to be wary of bakers who use a lot of filling to disguise dry or flavorless cake, and this is what we were experiencing again and again at the wedding show...until we found Carl's booth. We both tried a different kind, and we both decided on the spot that this bakery would be designing our cake. The prices were very reasonable, and the cake received a ton of compliments at the wedding! Oh, the flavors we ended up choosing were hazelnut apricot and white chocolate raspberry.", "business_id": "tE8MQ9I7E2_Xvm4AvykXrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mqKZD27fxWYIP5Aedph-AQ", "review_id": "e-qregtGsCUcr86w1GFDOw", "text": "Carl and his cakes are GREAT! We ordered a cake for our recent wedding in Madison. Carl was very easy to work with, and he took great notes during our tasting (not every wedding vendor we worked with was good about doing this). We got exactly what we wanted, and many of our guests complimented us on such a beautiful and delicious cake!! Price is also very reasonable", "business_id": "tE8MQ9I7E2_Xvm4AvykXrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1DPy1-FSg9zJbUwarZkt_w", "review_id": "XVBBfT7KdHCZqaC-cl-vBw", "text": "We have been caking it up with fancy cakes from Carl since 2009.  The quality of his cakes are absolutely superior.  The prices are a bit high but since you are getting the best cake in the Madison metro area, I suppose he kind of gets to determine the market since he has no real competition.  The only negative I have is that my daughter's birthday is in mid June and the city of Sun Prairie shuts down all the streets around the store location for some stupid street festival.  Generally I have to park about seven blocks away, usually illegally, and lug two giant cakes back to the car.  But I won't downgrade Carl for that.  City of Sun Prairie on the other hand, gets 2 stars our of 5.", "business_id": "tE8MQ9I7E2_Xvm4AvykXrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nINMRj6kA0iwT_hOIfl0Kg", "review_id": "CnFhxuldiLZXSs-A6Dla-A", "text": "Recently went with Carl for my wedding cake. The wedding cake tasted AMAZING and the design that Carl came up with was simple and very classy. Carl is very nice and I felt that the cake was very reasonably priced. Thanks so much!", "business_id": "tE8MQ9I7E2_Xvm4AvykXrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kMcmUB2Jw7_8MHqXrTbIDg", "review_id": "nim1Z3U-DkRu3QOYPytoIA", "text": "I was excited to work with Carl at my tasting.  I had some issues finding the place and traffic was bad.  My 30 minute trip turned into a 40 minute trip and I was 15 minutes late.  I figured I could talk to him when I got there (rather than try to find his number while driving) and it wouldn't be a big deal.  I got there and was informed he had left for the day.  Ummm ok.  Kind of shady considering he had my number and could have informed me.  I decided I would give it another shot - maybe there was a good reason.  I called a few days later to reschedule and left a message.  Several days passed with no response.  I get that I was late but I am a customer.  I was left feeling he was very stuck up and unprofessional.  He could have said he has a late policy, wasn't available, or said anything at all.  What a waste of time.", "business_id": "tE8MQ9I7E2_Xvm4AvykXrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hP8VY7iipejeDxwBvJIDSQ", "review_id": "hNkbkGA46hRO8iBz-rlpIw", "text": "I would probably give Carl's Cakes 2.5. The lady who dropped off the desserts for my reception was very rude at first. After she found out I was the bride she was a lot nicer but I think she thought I was a wedding planner or something. We traveled for our reception and forgot some things at home. Honest mistake but it was nothing major and she was rude about it. The desserts were delicious but the service was not what I had expected", "business_id": "tE8MQ9I7E2_Xvm4AvykXrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hBuurB-JN6jzsSfLQmH7cQ", "review_id": "4iRQOGVGtzlaG8Ol1UogEA", "text": "Disappointing cakes.  The \"buttercreams\" are made with shortening, and no butter at all.  Anyone who has tasted real buttercream knows that it is not as shelf stable or white as shortening frosting and tastes like real butter.  The chocolate cake has some kind of flavoring in it.  Fake rum, maybe?  I really think people buy these cakes because they don't know any better.  Perhaps the term \"buttercream\" is used loosely outside of Europe, but true buttercream is not a concoction of Sweetex (sweetened shortening, commercial grade) and some other fake ingredients.  Carl also is very stuck in his ways when it comes to design.  He's not on the cutting edge, he will only do certain designs that he's been doing since the 80s.  There will be no rolled fondont ribbons or pulled sugar flowers or bright colors.  If you want a simple cake, and don't mind that it is frosted with fake buttercream because that's what is more shelf stable and easy to work with, then go to Carl's.\n\nI see that since I posted my review Deb R. from Carl's Cakes commented.  Thanks for your comment and those pictures.  I can definitely tell which ones Carl decorated as opposed to other cake decorators working there.  The cakes with a very simple piping design and love birds have Carl written all over them.  The cakes that are more creative and interesting are done by other people.  Oh, and you guys must go through a TON of shortening for all that \"buttercream\"!", "business_id": "tE8MQ9I7E2_Xvm4AvykXrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kMcmUB2Jw7_8MHqXrTbIDg", "review_id": "J5k5iY18LoXvUv16vmX8xA", "text": "I previously wrote a 1-star review.  I was interested in a cake for my wedding last October.  While Carl was unwilling or unable to help me, I called the diner that he calls home.  They were extremely helpful and willing to help me on last minute's notice.  They were decorated beautifully for a fair price.  The frosting was not my favorite but the wonderful service made my wedding so much smoother.  Thank you very much to the bakers who saved my day!", "business_id": "tE8MQ9I7E2_Xvm4AvykXrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0D_8VKeAETy3m3-QUcDw3A", "review_id": "ocmHLk1rcNCL5eTJGLq-Mw", "text": "I really would like to give Carl's Cakes a 3.5 out of 5. When my husband and I first met with Carl, my husband and I mentioned we wanted a pink cake (as close to fuchsia as possible) with white decor. We understood if it wasn't exactly fuchsia but just didn't want a pastel pink cake. Carl explained that he probably couldn't get the pink to be as deep as we'd like. He showed us some not so great looking pastel pink cakes. I asked if he could go any deeper with the color and he was hesitant. I appreciated that he was being up front at our initial tasting and consultation. But, nevertheless, we loved the taste and decided to use Carl. \n\nI stopped back in several months later to talk about decor and finalize what we wanted. At that time I brought in a sample of the pink color we wanted. He again stated that he probably couldn't get as vivid as that color and in general talked me out of what I wanted for decor. Instead, he talked me into a white cake with pink decor. I showed him a picture of an IDEA of what I wanted for decor, but explained instead of hearts and vines (such as what the picture had), I wanted vines, piped flowers and music notes hidden amongst the vines. I didn't have a picture because it didn't exist.\n\nThe day of my wedding came, and when I saw the decor on the cake, I was not impressed. Whoever decorated that cake didn't listen to me at all. It looked exactly like the picture I gave them as \"inspiration\" and not like I described. Also, the pink they used for the decor would have been just fine for a pink cake with white decor like I initially wanted. But that one was my fault and I should have stuck to what I wanted. The reason the white frosting with pink decor did not look good is because my cake topper was slightly off white, which would not have been as noticeable with pink frosting and white decor. It looked so bad that I didn't even print the picture of the cake in color. \n\nTo recap, cake color was not necessarily Carl's fault. I should have stuck to what I wanted. However, the cake decor was just hideous and even though I printed a picture of the cake (in black and white), I don't have it displayed anywhere. Not even in my wedding book. Unfortunately, it has almost been two years since my wedding and this little wedding cake still bothers me a bit, enough to write a review after the fact. I was at a wedding show today and saw Carl's Cakes there and the decor I saw on the cakes looked much better than it did two years ago, and spurred this little review. It makes me wonder if they've hired new cake decorating talent who could have given me what I wanted in my wedding cake. Oh well, at least everyone raved about how good the cake tasted at my wedding.", "business_id": "tE8MQ9I7E2_Xvm4AvykXrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Zgh5rBRRu4GosESrovZhzA", "review_id": "9iVXj9T075fcQ58Hb7Bfmw", "text": "I've eaten slices from three different cakes from Carl's Cakes, and none of them were drop-dead wonderful. In fact, they were all similar: cake pretty average, all topped with a very strange frosting -- buttercream that is TOO buttery, overpowering in both flavor and fragrance, and has an odd, chemical-like flavor to it. \n\nAfter I eat a slice of the cake, I'm not tempted to go back for more. (It's cake! You should be!) Because of the strange buttercream frosting, I've really had enough when I've eaten just one small slice.\n\nEvery instance in which I've had a slice of a Carl's Cakes cake was at my work (someone's birthday or other event). The cakes sat in the kitchen room at my work, ready for staff people to enjoy. The kitchen room itself smelled like butter with the cake sitting in the room. It is a sickly sweet smell and kind of nauseating, I think. (I've never noticed other sheet cakes from other cake bakers that cause the room to fill with the smell of the frosting.)\n\nI hate to be harsh about cakes, but I just have never had an enjoyable experience eating any cakes from Carl's Cakes.", "business_id": "tE8MQ9I7E2_Xvm4AvykXrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s4OrbceWiEnJIWJerNoEgQ", "review_id": "wquA_AbPJhMgwnakDFJ9dw", "text": "Carl's cakes really should have more than 3.5 stars. I think partially the problem is a lot of reviews from bridezillas who didn't get their crazy expectations met. They admit to the great flavor of the cakes but then downgrade the stars because the shade of pink was wrong.\n\nAnyways someone had brought leftover wedding cake into my work lounge. I tried a small bite was amazed! Spent the course of the day trying to find out who brought this amazing cake and where it is from!  Turns out Carl's cakes and the flavor I tried was hazelnut apricot.\n\nI went to see what they offered at the market street diner in terms of variety. I was please that they have 4 or 5 cakes that you can get individual slices from but also a cooler with ready to go full cakes in a variety of flavors. I ended up getting a hazelnut apricot cake good for about 8 to 10 people for only 16 bucks. What a steal! Where can you get a awesome cake for that price nowadays. \n\nThey also do cheesecakes which I know will lure me back at some point.", "business_id": "tE8MQ9I7E2_Xvm4AvykXrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kj18hvJRPLepZPNL7ySKpg", "review_id": "y6rMoZ9fESEpWhV45BJxbw", "text": "This is probably your mother's and father's grocery store. In other words, if you want lots of flash and sizzle and the sounds of the rainforest echoing over your produce as the fake spritzer goes off, this is not your scene. This is my neighborhood grocery store, and I like it because it's walkable and bikeable. The entire staff have watched my kid grow from the time she was a baby. They know her name, they know mine. When's the last time you could say that about your local grocery? Meats are very good, produce serviceable, and soda is often on sale at ridiculously low prices. I get annoyed at people who refer to it as the \"ghetto grocery\" which implies it is overpriced and perhaps doesn't have the class of people you'd like to hang with. This store is as safe as any other store and the people care. I would like to see them utilize their wacky frontage for some tables and chairs so people can sit down, eat, and socialize.", "business_id": "229b4Pen_-XsyZ3Y2ktxGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h4fjgz-44HFE_kGy6p8P-w", "review_id": "kCzQJcEL08DGpYHPZ4h3sQ", "text": "Um. It's okay, I guess. They have food at decent prices, but the isles are narrow, everything needs a good cleaning and repainting, and it just felt dark and depressing. Otherwise it's all right, but I don't plan on returning here.", "business_id": "229b4Pen_-XsyZ3Y2ktxGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iEH9XVomFxSHpk3aJ6fiOQ", "review_id": "oB9xyCGReqoM-CNHn-lrPQ", "text": "Lousy grocery and produce, but excellent doughnuts.\n\nI used to live really close to this store and I always thought of it as an oversized convenience store.  It was the place we would go to when we just needed one or two things and didn't want to deal with Woodman's.  They have minimal selection and the prices are nothing to get excited about.\n\nThe doughnuts though....  YUM!  They have some of the best doughnuts in Madison.", "business_id": "229b4Pen_-XsyZ3Y2ktxGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RvweNJFVkR3ttkWsIBy7nQ", "review_id": "f-elyfpxyeCETWl2_XF67Q", "text": "I have never been overly impressed by Sentry but it is the neighborhood store closest to my home.  Therefore, I end up there for groceries more often than not. \n\nThen came yesterday:\n\nI have been looking an issue of Time magazine.  I have tried a few places with no luck.  So rather than waste gas money, I began calling around.  I live about a mile from the Sentry store and thought I would give it a call on the way home.  The phone was answered and I simply asked: Do you carry Time Magazine?  Her response was: Maybe, yeah I think so.  Before I could ask if it was in stock, she hung up on me.  No good bye.  Nothing.  If she was busy she could have said that.  \n\nSo I go into the store to search for it, assuming it is there.  I do find it in the magazine rack and I check the head of the registers.  I hear a voice and immediately recognize the woman who answered the phone.  She had a peach colored fleece on.  She is an older woman in her 50/60's with graying hair behind the customer service register.  I pass her up because I am completely upset to see her doing nothing.  The fact that she hung up on me and I come to the store and I see her sitting on a chair doing nothing angered me.  \n\nI continued to look for my magazine.  One of the cashiers asks if they can help me with something.  I tell her I am looking for Time Magazine.  Her response: Well, umm, what?  Never heard of it.  \n\nNow, I could care less if they do not carry it, but thus far I have been told you might carry it by a woman who hung up on me and then a cashier who has never heard of a national magazine.  I keep looking.  I ask another cashier who might know.  After all, what if I just overlooked it?  She says she does not know.  And that is it.  \n\nThat is my whole experience trying to find a magazine.  I walked out feeling completely terrible.  I shop at the store because it is near my house.  Last night, I decided to stop shopping there.  I will drive to the belt line and go to Pick and Save or up to Sun Prairie.  I will NOT go to your store.", "business_id": "229b4Pen_-XsyZ3Y2ktxGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RvweNJFVkR3ttkWsIBy7nQ", "review_id": "MQKmPqUKwPuRJyo4NlHE6g", "text": "I sent this in to the online feedback site and the owner of the store called me.  He was so apologetic.  Joe is really nice and I hope this customers are reading this.  He embodies a hard worker.  He was honest and direct.  Unfortunately, for him his workers leave him unable to compete with bigger stores.  \n\nSo for Joe, give the store a try.", "business_id": "229b4Pen_-XsyZ3Y2ktxGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_sgvZDCJ5s2Snfs7jv49qw", "review_id": "efP4PNprknUApcn41OXcyA", "text": "While not for everyone, I find this store to be just fine for me when I need to pick up a few things for dinner and get some (great) donuts for my husband. It's also a great store for moms with young children or the elderly since everything is compact and easy to reach or get to. The staff seems to work like an extended family, friendly with customers and maybe a bit too open about their personal lives. Now that competitive stores are being built around the older strip mall where it resides, I fear for the outcome of this little store that I can walk or bike to.", "business_id": "229b4Pen_-XsyZ3Y2ktxGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "omOnbJjKaJUkvYi3reIB9w", "review_id": "o9XPBhoPWF_Yc2IcMZkk5A", "text": "I'm going to start by saying, this is not your big box grocery store. This is a small local owned run of the mill, I need something quick store. \nIf your looking for great specials and ample inventory to browse from, forget it. \nYou get the necessities here. \n\nWhy 4 stars? \nI think this little grocery is great for what it is.\n2 Redbox machines! \nA great deli/bakery! Donuts, Yes!!!!!!\nThe chicken dinner specials are awesome, and cheaper than KFC most of the time. \nIt's close enough to where I live when I need something fast.\n\nThe meat dept. is great. They will cut you a chunk of something if you ask and they have a nice selection at good competitive pricing. \n\nIf you browse through out the store you will also find blue tagged items that are on clearance. Who doesn't like cheap, half priced items (mostly canned items)? \nYeah, it's food and it goes bad when know one is buying it, but you know what.....a lot of this food keeps for a long time and I enjoy a can of baked beans for 20 cents as much as the next guy! \n\nWhen I find something I want in their weekly circular, I enjoy that all I have to do it walk in, grab it, and the check out person scans their coupon in for me every time. That is great! None of this, \"do you have a Sentry card\" nonsense. \n\nMy go to grocery store.", "business_id": "229b4Pen_-XsyZ3Y2ktxGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RvweNJFVkR3ttkWsIBy7nQ", "review_id": "xO5XupKPMUk-r-zkGMewdQ", "text": "This store has so many hidden gems.  I discovered their bakery and our love can be stopped.  I love that this is a neighborhood store and they are really working to improve their look and feel.  \n\nI love getting a movie at their TWO Red box machines and then heading in to find everything I need for an evening in.  It is a great price and convenient way to plan my whole night.", "business_id": "229b4Pen_-XsyZ3Y2ktxGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GuC8C0jc45fCYrnvh7s8zA", "review_id": "3-pW0__punTg1KhN4XE-rw", "text": "Pros:\n\n- $39 first-time massage\n- Decent massage packages\n- Very relaxing massage\n- Professional and clean\n\nCons:\n\n- An extra $7 for 'deep tissue' massages?  Come on.  Just raise the prices and make them all deep tissue.  \n- Strip-mall location\n- Massage rooms are a bit spartan and cold (temperature and otherwise)\n- Tough to get an appointment during peak hours\n- No spa 'smells' or aromatherapy\n\nOverall this spa has the most flexible packages for massages I've found.  And their first-time massage price can't be beat.  But don't expect a 'spa' experience.", "business_id": "WfeA7PurZdBOPXcGB27vEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jci9Fn1D_i3I7UDl0Zyw0w", "review_id": "cZvE2dl_xdwMbrFVozy8dQ", "text": "I've been here three times, and each time was just excellent. A clean, professional salon.\n\nThe massages are lovely: the rooms are comfortable and relaxing, and each person I've had has been just great. Their hand and wrist massages can't be beat.\n\nThe pedicures are great: my experiences have been a little rough and tumble, but they sure make my feet look amazing. The manicures lasted for over a week, and were fast and lovely. \n\nI also had my hair cut and colored here, and it turned out stellar. Professional, friendly service with a great cut and amazing highlights. The stylist took my concerns about my hair (lightening without damaging) seriously and worked within serious constraints very well.\n\nMy only cons:\nSome of the rooms can be a little cold. Also, my manicurist went MIA when I was in the nail dryer and I had to find another manicurist to fix one of my nails. Other than that, and the rough handling of feet during the pedicure, all my experiences here have been top notch.", "business_id": "WfeA7PurZdBOPXcGB27vEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_cOXx98-ZiOgxjib-ZdYGA", "review_id": "uiVF5mvr8B1HiK0u_E5noQ", "text": "New year.  New Day.  New Do.  I wanted to take off some more length, dead ends and all BUT with someone who wasted 'scissor happy'.  You know the type.\n\nI called and made an appt with a Master Designer; I received Lisa Torgerud.\n\nI gave Lisa an idea of what I wanted; with 2 photos in tow - so we could to come to a harmonious agreement.  I took off about 5 -6 inches and was in and out in less than an hour and a half.\n\nShe was professional, quaint, and efficient.  Her styling area was clean, neat and attractive to the eye.  I will return.", "business_id": "WfeA7PurZdBOPXcGB27vEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ql59TDszJHwkv9MT-GshYg", "review_id": "J2-6IKI5UFYQ2tmXh_vOzg", "text": "I had microdermabrasion with Sarah.  It was my first experience with the service as well as the technician.  I think Sarah did a great job of making the experience pain-free, relaxing and even a bit educational.  I'm very happy with the results and will go back to Sarah for other spa services.\n\nThe atmosphere and decor are OK - not a complete spa feel, but not terrible.", "business_id": "WfeA7PurZdBOPXcGB27vEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ctvJQmi5EEBndDQ0X1uDcg", "review_id": "R1L2zvKr6YAw9RY8HxgusQ", "text": "Getting your hair cut here is worth the money if you don't plan on getting your hair cut every 6 weeks like you are supposed to.\n\nHowever, do not get your nails done here. We called to make an appointment for gels. They booked us. We arrived and they told us we were going to get a complimentary hot wax dip, which I started and as they started to have me pick out the color of nail polish we started to clarify that this was gel nails (because gels don't have nail polish, they are clear). As one of my hands had already been dipped they told us that actually they don't offer the gel service there and there must have been some confusion. We should have left then, but since I had already dipped my hand we decided to stay and get mani-s. They CHARGED me for the wax dip and our nails didn't last two days.", "business_id": "WfeA7PurZdBOPXcGB27vEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zee7YpFdx96E2sOUgj7F-Q", "review_id": "h1R3r1gDgRILz8oN2f7Bxw", "text": "ALL of  the stylist Ive seen have now left as well as the majority of the front desk staff. The place has gone down hill!  That being said the salons prices far exceed the experience!!!! Its decor is horrible. Paint is chipping off the walls, holes in the ceiling , the waterfall at the entrance is broke. It's pricing itself out of Madison.", "business_id": "WfeA7PurZdBOPXcGB27vEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GEhwvEFLETXwLr_xhCnX5A", "review_id": "_lyPIBRXaAmRn_lKvtZgUg", "text": "Kevin the massage therapist is great. Listened carefully what I had to say and took care with my shoulder. Amber the receptionist is also great.", "business_id": "WfeA7PurZdBOPXcGB27vEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XliQuZsw0DPvcRGdIovhvA", "review_id": "v4no5aC43qQYmfBkMlDmsA", "text": "Great Manicure", "business_id": "WfeA7PurZdBOPXcGB27vEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RntE4WzkBQvMm_8zg7I0Nw", "review_id": "TG6awdYkuo_FQAaLosCHRg", "text": "Tiffany is, by far, the best stylist I've ever had.  I recently moved to DC and have let my hair go for 6 months because I knew I'd be back home in Madison around Christmas and could sneak into Ultimate and get my hair done right.\n\nWhen I first started going to Tiffany, I did what every girl does post-break-up.  I sat in her chair and told her I didn't care what she did with my hair but that I needed something different.  She gave me the perfect cut and color.  I was stopped multiple times by strangers asking me where I had gotten my hair cut.  It was stylish and professional - plus, I could just blow dry it into shape, no need to curl or use a straightening iron.\n\nLove this place!", "business_id": "WfeA7PurZdBOPXcGB27vEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WK4r-yNTYC9qc-0NIaMA-w", "review_id": "nO9lW8_BO13cpcN6nHzo2A", "text": "I have been to The Ultimate several times for massages with Ellen and would highly recommend her.  She is very personable, friendly and professional.  I feel extremely relaxed after our sessions.  I also used Ellen for a prenatal massage when pregnant. Being as big and uncomfortable as I was, I was worried if I would be able to relax fully.  Ellen has blankets and pillows just for that reason! Super comfortable and she remembers to ask about the baby after she was born. Highly recommend!\n\nThe only reason I did not give 5 stars was that the hallway outside the room can get a bit loud if people are walking down, talking or laughing. They should maybe make that more of a quiet space with notices that people are in session.  Nothing Ellen could help though!", "business_id": "WfeA7PurZdBOPXcGB27vEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gE_k_9EP1V3_GgYkXnUxMg", "review_id": "q8L1TzRMUduRGbDxU-SmtQ", "text": "I love the ultimate spa and salon! I get my haircut there by lynnelee and she does a great job both with cutting my hair and giving a great neck massage between the wash and cut. She also gave me the great tip to start using Moroccan oil products in my hair. Not only do the products smell great, but they also make my hair very shiny and smooth.\n\nI also got my hair and makeup done here for my wedding, and brought in my whole bridal party to do their hair and make up. It was great to have a different stylist for each member and get the whole process done in 2 hours. I had Tiffany working on me and she did a fabulous job figuring out what I wanted from pictures that I brought in.\n\nThe Ultimate Spa and Salon is the only place I'll go to in Madison for any spa needs. It's definitely not cheap, but I find its definitely worth the price.", "business_id": "WfeA7PurZdBOPXcGB27vEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CkKzuRAGvzfMQMBGbTqrbw", "review_id": "S5BqtZN-3k-7LWUvE1NSmg", "text": "I came to Ultimate for a full foil. I have platinum blonde hair and I'm trying to make it look a more natural blonde. After Lisa was finished with my hair I was in awe! I am always so critical of my hair after hair appointments and it takes me awhile to like it. I've had two appointments with Lisa and I LOVE her work... I will be seeing her for as long as I live in the area. She also gave me a paraffin hand dip and a nice neck massage. She is the best in town. Seriously. :)", "business_id": "WfeA7PurZdBOPXcGB27vEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_YCEqNpDipaTXmhSi-zYnA", "review_id": "PoPd8wYXISIJTZll5Mlcbw", "text": "I LOVE Ultimate! A friend referred me to Alyssa and she is who has done my hair for the past two years! She's great and always makes me hair better than I imagined. The salon is nice. Other reviews say they are pricey but you get what you pay for. I get a paraffin dip and neck/scalp massage when I get my hair done. I'm not sitting there all day like other places. The front desk is very friendly and I even get mailed coupons for discounted services. I will be going back as long as I'm living in Madison. :)", "business_id": "WfeA7PurZdBOPXcGB27vEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "L-cexm4-3KDqtL6kGfjzBA", "review_id": "3pQGru6I-Xka_BJKw5oNgw", "text": "I have my favorite stylists at Ultimate, but what would a salon be without a few excellent hair artisans who have some great jokes to boot?\nHere's what I love about Ultimate:\nPolite manner on phone and always upon arrival.  No snooty attitude on phone or in person at front desk.\nI've only used their hair cutting/ coloring services but the place is always full, which I take as a good sign, no matter what day or time I am there.\nI do love my edgy stylist, but they have someone for everyone.  Ask to be matched up with someone that will suit your style and character.", "business_id": "WfeA7PurZdBOPXcGB27vEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RntE4WzkBQvMm_8zg7I0Nw", "review_id": "qkJ0aoCZx0o6iiHMbMEu7g", "text": "Since moving to DC a year and a half ago, I continue returning to Madison frequently to get my hair done by Tiffany.  She's the only one I'll let touch my hair and I always leave feeling like a million bucks!  Not only is she a wonderful stylist, she's become a good friend of mine and I don't think I'm the only client of hers that feels that way.", "business_id": "WfeA7PurZdBOPXcGB27vEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "16fUoxbABxFICJuVNxvI1g", "review_id": "3fojrUoNNq6VjCgwTqYkbQ", "text": "Had a bad massage here. The girl sat on her butt and rubbed my shoulders. It was the end of the day so she must have been tired. I've had way better at RZ and Studio Z. If I wanted a shoulder massage I would have gotten one from my boyfriend.", "business_id": "WfeA7PurZdBOPXcGB27vEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yjgqg5osRebDED-anZCVmw", "review_id": "VVxyC67agfcf_GFaLZV5VA", "text": "I moved back to the Madison area after being away for seven years, and I desperately needed someone to cut my hair.  After trying a few places, I finally decided to give Ultimate Salon a try and I am glad I did!  Upon my arrival at the salon, I was quickly checked in for my appointment, and was offered coffee, water, or soda.  I relaxed in the waiting area and was pleasantly surprised to have my stylist, Pada, come and get me just a few minutes later, since I was ten minutes early.\n\nPada asked me some questions about my hair and what I wanted done with it.  I knew I wanted a different cut than I currently had but I wasn't sure what I wanted, so she recommended a few styles.  I picked one and she got to work.  \n\nI love the new haircut!  Pada gave me exactly what I wanted and she gave me a lot of useful tips on styling it.  She was very friendly and the complimentary neck/shoulder massage she gave me after washing my hair was divine.  I will definitely return to Ultimate Salon and Pada.", "business_id": "WfeA7PurZdBOPXcGB27vEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DgW3ki9LljRHgeDONdZFlw", "review_id": "7ou4CCwRiOM7MDdKVV-nMQ", "text": "I have a gift certificate for an Ultimate Makeover - 2 1/2 hours of consultation, cut, color, style and makeup.  I was really excited to try the Spa and in desperate need of a haircut so I called right away to make an appointment. I was lucky enough that the first available appointment, although 2 weeks away was on a Friday night.  I booked the appointment and made big plans to go out with friends to debut my new look (really, how often do you get to have your makeup professionally done for a night out.) Flash forward to an hour before my much anticipated appointment I received a voicemail message informing me that Mallory was running behind with another appointment and I would need to call to reschedule mine.  WTF? You're cancelling my appointment and not even apologizing or offering me any option like a shorter service?\n\nI swallow my anger and return the call think that perhaps since they canceled my appointment, they would find a way to quickly accommodate me with a new appointment or perhaps upgrade me for the inconvenience.  Nope.  I was informed that Mallory's next time slot was a week and a half out or I could see someone else on a Tuesday - Who needs their makeup done for a Tuesday night?\n\nHonestly if it wasn't a gift certificate I would just cancel and go somewhere else. This is NOT a great first impression.\n\nTo be fair, I would like to add that their phone staff have always been delightful. So that and the limitations of yelp are the only reason they get a star.  I will update after I have my service, hopefully they are worth the inconvenience and irritation.", "business_id": "WfeA7PurZdBOPXcGB27vEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "oOXgY-h-qsjdwToXjOH-VA", "text": "Quick review: very large menu, offers all you can eat fish fry, unusual layout. Decent service, mediocre food, fairly pricey for average bar food.\n\nDetailed review:\n\nAfter taking a small fish fry break, we resumed our quest to find the best fish fry in southern Wisconsin. With the roads in poor shape thanks to the recent snow, we decided to focus our sights on local offerings, and since Tully's is \"around the corner\" from our friend's house, we decided to give it a try.\n\nWe walked in and seated ourselves; we chose a small table that was located in a section \"in front\" of the bar area and adjacent to the pool tables. The salad bar and another small dining area are located on \"the other side\" of the pool table room... Odd layout for certain.\n\nOur waitress took our drink orders and we browsed the menu, which included your typical bar fare: lots of fried appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, and so on. I'll say this - there are a ton of items on the menu; even the Friday night fish fry offered 7 varieties of fish, 4 of which are all you can eat.\n\nOur drinks arrived and we placed our orders: AYCE baked cod with a baked potato, AYCE beer battered cod with cheesy hash browns, and AYCE lake perch with hash browns.\n\nWe were informed that our meals also included a salad bar trip... Too bad we had already ordered cheese curds. \n\nBut, being the troopers we are, we ventured over to the salad bar and built a few plates. It was ok for a bar's salad, but not great by any means. My tomatoes were mushy and tasted \"off\"; broccoli was dry and obviously came from a bag. Coleslaw earned decent reviews.\n\nCurds and fish arrived at the same time. Curds were breaded and typical \"from the freezer bag\" variety. Nothing special, and not worth the $6.79 price tag.\n\nFish plates each had two pieces; baked cod was drenched in buttery water and loaded with dill flake. Hmm... It tasted ok, but wasn't as flaky, tender, or flavorful as I'd prefer. Baked potato was foil-wrapped, and nicely cooked.  \n\nBattered cod had a decent batter that had just a hint of a unique flavor (we couldn't put our finger on it, as it was tasty), but it was fairly greasy and like the baked cod, the actual fish was quite \"lifeless.\"  The cheesy hash browns were good- nice and crispy, with only a hint of grease.\n\nBattered lake perch was just like the cod, only it was more greasy. I shed a small tear as grease oozed out of the piece I tried.\n\nThe bill arrived... $55 for three with one round of beers. Yikes.\n\nTully's = fail.\n\nService = 4 stars (good, prompt, fun)\nFood = 2 stars (based on fish only)\nValue = 2 stars\nMisc = 2 stars (not real exciting)\n\nI'd come here to drink some Miller Lites and to munch on some bar food during a game, but I'd skip the fish fry.", "business_id": "kOXJrbuB1a1Na6sf_WQnDg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_xf2ECTRftPV4bzK4mGYEg", "review_id": "AeG6YnlSOoafRWkV_82UAQ", "text": "Horrible service, inedible food, tremendous swivel factor. But, my drink was fine.\n\nTheir advertised drink specials are good, but most concentrated on shots and low-end liquors (think Smirnoff for $3). The \"service\" at the bar was hard to come by, although there were at least two bartenders working.  I asked for a minute with the menu, and spent the next 20 minutes trying to flag down a bartender to take my food order.\n\nOrdered the shrimp special which was not very special at all.  Although there were 6 grilled shrimp that were actually pretty good, the rest of the plate was a mess of flavorless, watery rice pilaf and a virtual stalk of broccoli, steamed but otherwise unadorned.  At $12.99 it was definitely not a good value.  Plus, it took for-ev-er to arrive. The gentleman next to me ordered the meatloaf special, and his cafeteria-style serving arrived in about 30 seconds.  That didn't make me very happy for him, however, as it looked equally disgusting.\n\nI cannot recommed this place for anything other than a drink, although the pool players seemed to be having a good time.", "business_id": "kOXJrbuB1a1Na6sf_WQnDg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bQnIKO7S-dox8eUAcSSlqQ", "review_id": "KxIj9bkogJgu8f1CQ0iVAA", "text": "Service is horrible", "business_id": "kOXJrbuB1a1Na6sf_WQnDg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-l7hoan4D9QN94MAB4FVDw", "review_id": "SaEc_PT0EvVWYwi5P-Dy4g", "text": "Pretty awesome Friday fish fry. Don't go if you're expecting anything better than slightly sub-par bar food. Their menu is pretty large and they offer some good specials, but the majority of what they have are burgers and sandwiches. Great place to kick back at the bar and have some drinks and food. Fast service. Has that \"neighborhood bar\" feel, which I like.", "business_id": "kOXJrbuB1a1Na6sf_WQnDg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_ohPF8fo5ifWiMOrEPrC8Q", "review_id": "AUMOgCBqZ2yAL06uHlOp-w", "text": "I was here recently for a girls birthday party and had I known what I was getting myself into I would have opted out all together!  This place is for lack of a better word, simply the worst!   I ordered the fish basket, which for Wisconsin should never be bad.  I was wrong.  I was very wrong!  \n\nIt was advertised as a fish fry when it should have been advertised a Van de Kamp's frozen dinner.  I mean I could have gone to the freezer section of my neighborhood grocery store and gotten a better meal.  It also came with these really just terrible fries that reminded me of the shoestring fries that my mom used to buy, they were bad!  Oh and did I mention cold?  Oh I didn't?  Okay, then let me do it now:  the food was cold!\n\nI would never go to this place again.  Furthermore, I would deter anyone saying that they were going to this restaurant from going.", "business_id": "kOXJrbuB1a1Na6sf_WQnDg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "13XTZwRHFLGjAdpN3YCm5Q", "review_id": "Rtn_EgOT2Tsq9U06WqBeNQ", "text": "I've made a goal this year to work my way down Monona Dr/Attwood/Willy Str eating at every place along the way.\n\nTullys 2 was pretty Meh. I went on a weeknight at sat at the bar. The clientele here are definitely older, fox news on the tvs, and there was a decent swivel factor on the night I visited. There was a grampa with a 10 yr old or so grandkid sitting at the corner of the bar. Ah, Wisconsin and the practice of taking your kids with you to bars for drinks.  They had decent happy hour specials for rail drinks and mass market beers. After a bit, I ordered dinner of a chicken cordon bleu sandwich and fries. They had some special parmesean herb fries that I asked to get instead of the regular ones because that sounded a bit more exciting. They were not exciting. More like they shook the jar of Kraft parm over the fries. The sandwich was alright. Not horrible, but nothing to write home about either and a tad bit dry. It took me a bit to flag one of the two bartenders down to get a side of sauce for the sandwich. I thought their prices were similar to if I'd ordered a meal from Culvers. I don't see myself ever wanting to come back for dinner. \n\nThere is also a lot of booths and stuff for dining and several pool tables. Smokers may like this place because they seem to have an okay outdoor smoking area with tvs out ther and some protection from the elements.", "business_id": "kOXJrbuB1a1Na6sf_WQnDg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GQckZ4JZDhi_0nXXDbXu5w", "review_id": "Iibl1M2cwjMPvkMoKmmc2Q", "text": "Wonderful pizza at good prices. Ask for current specials. Yummy pizza varieties, especially the chicken bacon ranch. Monona Italian delivers deliciousness once again!", "business_id": "I8Bx7iuHWz6d2TQDfKfjqA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kj18hvJRPLepZPNL7ySKpg", "review_id": "nSDxUlg9yHgc8OVKQRGzZg", "text": "These folks really care about their pizza. If you don't know subtle flavoring on a pizza, it's possible here. Try walking in to order your pizza--it's an education.", "business_id": "I8Bx7iuHWz6d2TQDfKfjqA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j0mqCBlZemMaYw7tsDQ3dA", "review_id": "kdPvMvk7bVYLq3pr-3lYGA", "text": "Ok pizza. I like Glass Nickel a little better, but this is pretty good. Great delivery service (fast). This is on Monona drive. The address on Yelp is their old address.", "business_id": "I8Bx7iuHWz6d2TQDfKfjqA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "2L-zcbG8o8AXuRLyJ18N9A", "review_id": "eUKaqPCCv1cpXXKevV_6BQ", "text": "The various red sauce pasta lunches are a great deal, and some people are big on their porketta sandwiches (not me, really).  I always liked their pre-packaged desserts and other gournet goodies, and LOVED their muffaletta sandwiches (ask for one, they dropped them from the menu a while back, but the last time I went they would still make one for you).", "business_id": "ki33_SvM4kPjgA44Re8-zQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "ZYaumz29bl9qHpu-KVtMGA", "review_id": "zvD2_8F_3qTSARS1AFkRxA", "text": "The first thing I think about when I think about Fraboni's is the smell when you first open up the door.  It is totally delicious, and you really can't put your finger on exactly what it is.  I assume it's a combination of the cooking porkettas and meatballs, the various spices they sell, and pizza sauce.  Whatever the smell is, I wish I could order a plateful of it!  \n\nIf I am going into Fraboni's, you know I'm not coming out empty handed.", "business_id": "ki33_SvM4kPjgA44Re8-zQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GQckZ4JZDhi_0nXXDbXu5w", "review_id": "t3bRBO8xf_viNBgI9olCFQ", "text": "Franoni's is 100% reliable - always delicious. Subs are awesome and great for taiilgating. There are also great frozen dinners for home and great food ideas for parties. The Italian grocery store is the best in Madison. I've been partaking in Fraboni's deliciousness for more than 20 years!", "business_id": "ki33_SvM4kPjgA44Re8-zQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RxD8XEw5do9-2ue0NBi9vw", "review_id": "7bI7JxevaRVM8NoYAwoA1Q", "text": "Subs and deli items are great. Lots of different salads and daily specials. Porketta sandwich, yum. The Otto Sub is a delicious meat coma of a sub as well.", "business_id": "ki33_SvM4kPjgA44Re8-zQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AnW3hjm3lkvx8usob_YjzQ", "review_id": "L04-vW2IurMpohJcB3SXsQ", "text": "FRABONI\"S mmm.. walk in... now breath it in....Just stepping though that door you know you are in the real deal.\nTHIS is my personal must have GO TO place when creating my perfect italian sauce.If they did not exist, i would be floundering for an alternative.\nFRABONI's offers San Marzano canned tomatoes, which are hard to find, Real Italian olive oils and global spices ( I love the choices of oreganos) etc.\nFraboni's is the only place in Madison to get real Ricotta Cheese available in 3 pd containers, and I mean good Ricotta, not the mushy watery stuff. \nThey also carry imported FETA. If you are a FETA fan, please i beg you to try the French Feta. It is beyond creamy goodness.\nI have to say, you can also get your Pecorino Romano here as well as your PARMIGIANO-REGGIANO \nOh did I mention the full Italian Deli?? Prosciutto, mortadella, imported provolone and pancetta..i can go on and on( i use their homemade Italian sausage in my sauce)\nFraboni's is a TRUE Italian Specialty Store. \nI have not indulged in their ready foods, but based on the store itself, i wouldn't be surprised by excellence.\nPlease go in...be amazed by Italy in Madison. Don't cook without them!", "business_id": "ki33_SvM4kPjgA44Re8-zQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HAPeOwz8g3D8LNwPDf0aVA", "review_id": "BxLO7QExykdbrJzfW0Z0bA", "text": "The first thing about Fraboni's is what everyone else has said: that second you open the door and breathe in the various food smells. Hey, it's the little things in life! If I want to cook Italian, I HAVE to go to Fraboni's to pick up the ingredients. I usually drop in for their deli and ready-made sandwiches. I think they wave a wand over the sandwiches before setting them out because anywhere else it would be just a sandwich. Theirs are the most fantastic deli sandwiches I've had in Madison.\n\nAnyway, if you haven't gone, go.", "business_id": "ki33_SvM4kPjgA44Re8-zQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "L-cexm4-3KDqtL6kGfjzBA", "review_id": "D5TPKaam8pXJ9q9wZw5r1Q", "text": "MEATBALLS!\nBring your radio flyer into the store to load up on all the delicous treats to bring home.  \nOlives, Feta, BALLS, sausages, cured meats, pickled veggies, baguettes, hoagie sandwiches, do you want me to go on? \nLasagna, tortelinni, cheeses soft and hard, crackers from Italy, sauces for your refrigerator, frozen meals for the freezer.\nIf you can't find a meal here to please everyone, good luck to you.  Friends coming over in an hour?  Pick up some antipasta here, bottle of wine, or two and a loaf of fresh bread.\nBoom.  Done. Balls.", "business_id": "ki33_SvM4kPjgA44Re8-zQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ysojIpf6ak9pnDBNm3YevQ", "review_id": "8gdjFU3qTfT-Iruk5981lQ", "text": "Ken's is a very wisconsin-y joint that feels like the northwoods, not the suburbs of Madison.  \n\nThe place is a butcher+bakery mated with a quickie mart and offers a concise lesson of wisconsin food products.  They carry (just about) every flavor of babcock ice cream, fresh curds, fresh baked berry pies, famous daves bbq sauce, ....  They also have a very-loaded meat counter with their own (amazing) Sheboygan Brats and cheesewursts.    Meat prices are very reasonable.\n\nI stumbled in one day looking for ham. I left with ham, and brats, and berry pie, and 1/2 pound chicken noodle casserole.  The food-counter lady was very nice as I added .. and added to my order.  I devoured it all.", "business_id": "LWmlH8MwUnwMWN5Ma8utnQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ZYaumz29bl9qHpu-KVtMGA", "review_id": "v600MXHd2uFJ9Q64jbBSlw", "text": "If you love steak, you'll love Ken's.  I take that back.  If you love meat PERIOD, you'll love Ken's.  They have the best steaks ever, and the chicken breasts are huge.  Their brats are really good, as are the rubbed pork grillers.\nThey have a variety of other picnic staples like potato salads and macaroni salads and some produce.  Then, add to all that, they have a convenience store attached so you can buy some pop or beer or whatever.\n\nMy personal favorites are the burgandy pepper steaks.  It just doesn't get any better.", "business_id": "LWmlH8MwUnwMWN5Ma8utnQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GEhwvEFLETXwLr_xhCnX5A", "review_id": "Ct7n8-BsTttRiGe4CISsdw", "text": "Only been there once and been wanting go back again soon. We used to go to that side of town once a month and I would wonder about this place with my husband's name. So one day, stopped there to see if they have anything quick to eat. Fresh sandwiches were great....made the way we wanted. The place was clean and very friendly. Too bad,found it after I no longer live on that side of town.", "business_id": "LWmlH8MwUnwMWN5Ma8utnQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P0Q0fZ3GgTTsbNrkMYEfWQ", "review_id": "Lhp_Gq1Kut8s2eEZ6vLnvg", "text": "Friendly local market with a fantastic selection of fresh meat, salads, and bakery items. The stuffed chicken breasts and steaks are excellent choices. From the deli the egg salad is excellent and fresh. They also have elegant farmer pies, very good.", "business_id": "LWmlH8MwUnwMWN5Ma8utnQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r3o-3SVqaFZ1trCDiAHvuw", "review_id": "-H5Ts3iLDIugdX2HsI7R5Q", "text": "Burgundy Pepper Steak. Get one of these and you will understand why 5 stars isn't nearly enough! So good!", "business_id": "LWmlH8MwUnwMWN5Ma8utnQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-hwN2juKYn-KTxa2WBYLnw", "review_id": "_2Wkv-v65CimFiBsCOlBdw", "text": "Overall I was unimpressed.   Nothing really that exciting here.   I am looking elsewhere.  \nFor those who are concerned about where their meat comes from you should be aware that their chicken is inexpensive but it is from Gold n Plump and Purdue.   I don't know where their beef is from.\nThe shop is nice but much smaller than I expected.  About half being a regular convenience store.   The meats are nicely displayed and they are well staffed.", "business_id": "LWmlH8MwUnwMWN5Ma8utnQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xuaT9c3uEj9itWvWGbBXwQ", "review_id": "a-x4Vc25_Q6xF7vmmdoKKA", "text": "Ken's is great. We rarely have ever got bad meat here - and we've been to Ken's at least once a week for almost 15 years. \n\nVirtually all the steaks are great. People really like the Burgundy Pepper Steaks. The Rib Eyes and NY Strips are my favorites. \n\nThe Sheboygan brats are fabulous. The ribs are great too - nice and meaty. When my family does burgers we always get their sirloin burgers. Really tasty.\n\nThe staff is often younger people - but they are very nice and well trained. \n\nThe only downside would be is that it's pretty expensive - especially the non-meat products. I only get the non-meat things if I really need something and want to save a trip to the regular grocery store (but this is typical of mini-mart type places).\n\nBeware - on nice days they will go through some things early. Don't wait until the last minute. \n\nThey do let you call and make orders, which is nice if you want to guarantee something will be in.\n\nA wonderful place. Highly recommend.", "business_id": "LWmlH8MwUnwMWN5Ma8utnQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d92OwKB8uSnOssR0vSbGRQ", "review_id": "H-1HgwpuDIZsJkwM2U7OkA", "text": "good food but am confused why only sell hot food until 2pm. nice location.", "business_id": "LWmlH8MwUnwMWN5Ma8utnQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j0mqCBlZemMaYw7tsDQ3dA", "review_id": "5nnq-i9a59XSYzy5psWgJQ", "text": "Slightly weird smell when you walk. This isn't Jenny Street Market in terms of quality products, but the staff are friendly and they have a good variety of products. It is easy in and out, which makes it worth the stop.", "business_id": "LWmlH8MwUnwMWN5Ma8utnQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4_6Q7K5Dm0rEj7ksOnYUbw", "review_id": "bzJgZnvYX_vnAG4X_V7JEA", "text": "They really deserve a 2.49 so I rounded down.  If you're not concerned with a local business buying from UW Provisions instead of local farmers, I will admit Ken's is very popular and they keep a nice fresh case of meat albeit with limited selection. However, I'd be a little frightened to see one of the chickens from whence came their boneless breasts.  One half weighs three quarters of a pound, which worries me a little. \n\nLook, I buy from them, I wish they'd become an actual BUTCHER SHOP vs a MEAT MARKET, and while the high school kids who work there are nice, they're not going to butterfly a whole chicken for you so hope one of the managers or the owner is there, or answer a question about just how long that cut of steak should live over coals.  And I admit my biggest pet complaint is that I have requested some kind of ground poultry (eg turkey) be carried fresh.  I don't think that's unreasonable in 2013.  The owner responded to my request with a simple \"no.\"  \n\nOk.  I still shop there for some things, so clearly it's not a deal-breaker.  Not my shop, but I would bet heavily that a freshly ground turkey or chicken would move.  Just saying.\n\nI'll end on a high note.  They have great steaks, great beef and pork all around,  Try a pork griller over live goals, indirect heat.  Man.  Their bacon wrapped pork filets are terrific, too.  And the chuck makes a damn fine burger.  Oh, bonus, they carry a tempting selection of sweet treats, including chocolates, bakery, etc.", "business_id": "LWmlH8MwUnwMWN5Ma8utnQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vU4N-TaRwk5GtAc97_wx9A", "review_id": "mqR35Xw2k1oOpHEesyV4Ig", "text": "They have a good selection of meat and its always fresh and good.  They could use a bigger selection of cheese, but whatever.  Their Chicken Salad and assorted potato salads are awesome...always fresh, always great.  Other than the deli/meat sections, its a typical small convenience store with higher than needed prices.  Go there for the meats and deli items, buy your other items elsewhere.", "business_id": "LWmlH8MwUnwMWN5Ma8utnQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "IU9ArEUIijrMqNEgVKZDuw", "review_id": "LPmsagEI5oiOb0lG3sLVLQ", "text": "I stopped here after a friend recommended the place for steaks. Impressive selection! There were several cuts that are pre-marinated. The prices were extremely cheap compared to other places such as Metcalfs.\n\nTo compare, I spent almost $60 on steaks for 6 people and bought the same amount of meat here at Ken's for $20...and they were marinated. I tried the burgandy peppercorn steaks...WOW!! These guys melt in your mouth!\n\nUsually leftovers steaks are tough but after several days in the fridge, the leftover steaks were still as tender as the day they came off the grill. I'm doing all my meat shopping here from now on!", "business_id": "LWmlH8MwUnwMWN5Ma8utnQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9qX9VVPlf6theKmJzXNAYw", "review_id": "HYgcLc0W7NG-qqWgix6v7g", "text": "Way overpriced. Basically resells items at an insane markup. Not a true butcher either.", "business_id": "LWmlH8MwUnwMWN5Ma8utnQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b2z-VskoGBHP9IjVvDM_kw", "review_id": "sSWRxfkru_Jjuyvs5UWEKA", "text": "The best meat market in Madison. It has great gresh chicken brests. Get the burgundy marinaded steak. Check it out.", "business_id": "LWmlH8MwUnwMWN5Ma8utnQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "SFtYAtxkCjcIemfZkesp5w", "review_id": "2A__B3GpAbp919YxBvb7fA", "text": "We moved into our Monona neighborhood over a year ago and ever since that day, Ken's has been a mealtime/neighborhood staple.  It's so easy to pop in and grab something delicious to throw on the grill.  They also offer a decent assortment of deli salads, pickled veggies, pies, wine, and other need-to-haves so you don't have to waste time running to large grocery stores for last-minute items.  New to Ken's?  Try one of their delicious pinwheels, or my favorite--burgundy and black pepper steak.", "business_id": "LWmlH8MwUnwMWN5Ma8utnQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V0X5k9JKWL3pXyfWHoD77A", "review_id": "nkXbL8nr6KwC9De-N52ySw", "text": "This KFC never has the chicken you want ready.  The staff and customers are awful.  The dining room is often hazy with smoke flowing out of the kitchen.  I go here only because it's close to work and sometimes I really want a side or sandwich which they usually have.", "business_id": "cCStad4wX3ADPbz5AHCn9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e4e-IyxRdWBO0Ak88yyacw", "review_id": "IZniBtduTCVSdr0jCORW0Q", "text": "This place CANNOT EVER give me everything I order. They are the most worthless, slack jawed, habitual screw up's I have ever witnessed. Not only do they always forget something, but half the menu will take \"another 16 minutes\" according to the drive up attendant. Dont ever stop here!!!!!You will regret it!!!!Check your order before you pull away at least!!!", "business_id": "cCStad4wX3ADPbz5AHCn9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ffa864LL90s6oxImKPI7pw", "review_id": "-R7nlq4Bpf7jey8EXVVknA", "text": "This place has NEVER gotten our order right.  Not once.  Lame.", "business_id": "cCStad4wX3ADPbz5AHCn9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ctvJQmi5EEBndDQ0X1uDcg", "review_id": "xJJreqTB-ld5N2qMfd4JNA", "text": "LOVE this store. It has any type of craft you would need and it's local! There is nothing special about it, no frills...it hasn't changed in atleast 10 years. I used to love coming here as a child; I moved away, now that I'm back I realized that the same people are still working there. It must be a family, mom and pop type store and I love that.\n\nThe only reason why it's not 5 out of 5 is because no one stopped to ask me if I needed any help. I even made eye contact with the lady and all she did was smile. However, when I asked for help, I was helped considerately and friendly.", "business_id": "qctWDQ4cQ4w7Y2TCCILTmQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3OiZahlieDtTN6UMrRP8lg", "review_id": "Rgbapu7If9qp7pYa7HJZJg", "text": "Best  old fashioned 5 & dime store ever! Reasonably price, helpful staff. Best framing service in town! You guys ROCK!! I've taken my kids through their childhood, then through my crafting years and now with my grandchildren. Great Store!", "business_id": "qctWDQ4cQ4w7Y2TCCILTmQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZoW0DZOWvZ9I_kHGjD4Amw", "review_id": "cGv_r-4nQleMq-UFUj2ZKw", "text": "I stop in often to pick up things for craft projects. The people are always friendly and I can almost always find what I need. Often times for less than the big box craft stores. I grew up going to this store and love the location. Easy to stop in and pick up a few things. Love it here!", "business_id": "qctWDQ4cQ4w7Y2TCCILTmQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LiQJP-p2xOWxnHDdPmcGbw", "review_id": "ZBRZhedyA-fVoz6-bTrErQ", "text": "Great little vacuum store on the east side - they'll try to sell you a Riccar vacuum, which is kinda pricey, but believe me, they're right. Best vacuum I've ever used. Forget Dyson. Oh, and they'll demo the vacuums for you and explain everything. Really nice guys and worth checking out if you're in the market for a vacuum that's not a piece of junk.", "business_id": "OejdaKwkMAHvNe5mL2-emg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fVkYELANscaNkQq-x2OAeQ", "review_id": "lCwDcm3P-DEIPaSeXHikEg", "text": "I bought a new Dyson DC-50 vacuum. I found it 10 days for $120 less at another shop in Madison so I called to ask if they would do anything to help me out. I was out of the 7 day return/exchange window, and spoke to a guy at the Odana Rd. location and he told me I had to call the owner of the store.\n\nI called the owner and left 4 messages over a 2 week span and never received a call back. I would never do business with this company again.\n\nOverall, a very disappointing experience.", "business_id": "OejdaKwkMAHvNe5mL2-emg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TYLYs37K7QEk8WO_jRwxuw", "review_id": "DRabq3r_hfWZ7LaD0NcK-w", "text": "My vacuum cleaner stopped working on New Year's Eve. I called late and they were open. I planned on just dropping it off.  When I got there, they looked it over - took it in the back, cleaned out the problem and then carried it out to my car - all with a big smile.  I always have excellent service at Olsons.  I own a Kirby and they are always helpful with the care and maintenance.  I highly recommend Olsons!!  When I am ready for my next vacuum cleaner, I will buy from them.", "business_id": "OejdaKwkMAHvNe5mL2-emg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EoxgCZSZlYZIvxUXzrbT2w", "review_id": "4mOuMIXH2dNMNKlo9C129g", "text": "Well, I went there earlier tonight with my boyfriend. I ordered a chicken quesadilla and soft taco. He ordered the #6 combo, which is the beef chalupa w/a hardshell taco. The inside of my quesadilla was cold and barely had any chicken in it. I was very disappointed. My boyfriend's chalupas had barely any meat in the inside and it was the same for his hardshell taco. I would expect better service and better preparation. We waited an awfully long time about 15 minutes. I don't recommend this place to anyone. The Taco Bell on East Washington is far better.", "business_id": "xou2z56CFTWYoA99s4DpTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ffa864LL90s6oxImKPI7pw", "review_id": "X6zJlfbJJGaD4ZyBoqBWGw", "text": "Every once in a while, I get a craving for a Chulapa, and it's off to Taco Bell.  Love those things, and unlike some places, they've gotten my order right EVERY time!", "business_id": "xou2z56CFTWYoA99s4DpTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Kgv_v0qJD4kGzEetmbjD3g", "review_id": "KV8jV-Q2LccE6TVpzxV0bg", "text": "I went to this location tonight and ordered food. The guy who took my order got the order wrong. I told the shift manager, Matt, and he fixed the problem immediately. Furthermore, he was polite and had good manners which was a plus. Thank you, Matt!", "business_id": "xou2z56CFTWYoA99s4DpTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZYaumz29bl9qHpu-KVtMGA", "review_id": "C2yPZlWnDubQ9n9WmRx9qA", "text": "I seriously can't believe no one has reviewed Buck's yet.  Buck's pizza is my all-time favorite thin crust pizza ever.  The sauce is just right, they cut the pizza into little squares, and the crust is crackery and crisp.\n\nIt's take-out only, but they deliver.  This was my favorite pizza as a kid, and my parents favorite pizza when they were kids.  Now that the west side location has moved to University Ave, and like 2 blocks from my house, it's going to be hard to resist the temptation to eat it daily.", "business_id": "QfCHvy6v39xPH7CvCASlFg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2VyNJUxHcVI8NbtSPX0hPA", "review_id": "PoRAsF0jJd-rvXSpnfC5BQ", "text": "Do you know why Buck's is the best pizza in Madison? Because the original owner brought the recipe from the heart of the Pizza Belt...Racine! What is the Pizza Belt? It is the area from Chicago north to Milwaukee where the Italian mafia laundered their monies by opening up pizzarias along the Lake Michigan coast. The best thin crust pizzas in the world can be found in places like Racine, Waukegan, Kenosha, etc. My fave is Wells Bros. in Racine. Anyway, Bucks is the closest thing to one of the Pizza Belt pizza's!", "business_id": "QfCHvy6v39xPH7CvCASlFg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ed48uQBqPceRbYTCucaaiQ", "review_id": "kR4CpL0EaWUZmWhhLL9iDw", "text": "Gotta agree with Kelli H.   Bucks Pizza used to be really good.  Now it's borderline terrible.   Don't bother with it.", "business_id": "QfCHvy6v39xPH7CvCASlFg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AnW3hjm3lkvx8usob_YjzQ", "review_id": "JNGvbUPUnCNIHCfwQpTVrw", "text": "BUCKS is hands down the most delectable addictive amazingly priced pizza anywhere!!  Once you try this perfect thin crust wonder, you will be hooked. There are simply no negatives i can say except i wish there were more locations.  Absolute sheer perfection. trust me.", "business_id": "QfCHvy6v39xPH7CvCASlFg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q1BK60UjzZqLLaYJUMRaFQ", "review_id": "KhJMTFxjJtJwpQvUDykpJA", "text": "This particular Bucks seems to be hit or miss. The pizzas are always cooked fast, but the quality seems to vary quite a bit. Decent pizza if you're looking for thin crust, take out only--they have no seating and do not deliver.", "business_id": "QfCHvy6v39xPH7CvCASlFg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EoWffFB8hVG13lF0pam0Vw", "review_id": "XXcmLoKXWNSVorvp2wGd2g", "text": "best pizza i've had in madison so far (but I've only been here 3 months, so give me some time if you don't agree..)\n\ndelicious! got a large pizza for around $10 as take out. best thin crust i've had in a while.\n\nkind of a hole in the wall, but totally worth it. just too bad they don't open up until 4pm. there has already been a few times since we've gotten their pizza that we've wanted it but it's not open yet, so we choose somewhere else instead of waiting. those, indeed, are sad days!", "business_id": "QfCHvy6v39xPH7CvCASlFg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e4e-IyxRdWBO0Ak88yyacw", "review_id": "Ijd6MFiaRBN0TtsEXNwQbQ", "text": "Best Pizza Ever. You have to pick it up though. Its worth the drive. Thin crust cut in squares. Best freakin' sauce....mmmmm...........Buck's....mmmmm......", "business_id": "QfCHvy6v39xPH7CvCASlFg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k11TCA7Y2D8LCsH9PcpPdw", "review_id": "0k15a9U-JCtiaYQS6hYjRQ", "text": "I've been eating pizza from Buck's for over 20 years now. And it's still that damn good!\n\nAs Timothy pointed out, they don't waste their effort on promoting an image. Instead, they are all about their pizza.\n\nThey made me a fan of the square cut. Who really wants a large ring or dry crust on the outside of their pizza anyway? It's just unused landscape for toppings.\n\nI have yet to have a better thin crust anywhere in Wisconsin.  This place is well worth a trip for some carry-out.", "business_id": "QfCHvy6v39xPH7CvCASlFg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ehESZ1ntgrVZrWWff9MZ4Q", "review_id": "EtZWvsuoHWGBk_pXw82Vbg", "text": "Buck's is our go-to pizza place in Madison.  Super thin crust that is simply delicious.  No frills (no seating), just fast, good, tasty pizza.  Good price too.  We are never disappointed.", "business_id": "QfCHvy6v39xPH7CvCASlFg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1-bhSFWLp2eI1Bj8ZlG4HQ", "review_id": "WlH__pPT8HGep6vPjbmDbg", "text": "Buck's is my favorite pizza.  Ever.  Fortunately, we live a block away and can walk down whenever we want, which is often.  This is thin crust, no-frills pizza.  It is sold out of what used to be a car wash, next to a VFW that has Happy Hour from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (support our troops!).  There is no seating; pizza is take out only.  They even sell cans of pop!  I love cans of pop, because I drink soda about once every two months and don't need a bucket of it.  Sometimes when I drive by, I think Buck's has gone out of business.  But then I call and they answer, and everything is okay.  Buck's is perfect for a night in.  Order it if you don't want to fill up on bready crust.  My boyfriend and I split a large pizza (no, we aren't obese), so order a few if you are dining with friends.  They don't have extras like bread sticks, etc, but they will make you a pizza without sauce, which I call cheese bread and dip in sauce.", "business_id": "QfCHvy6v39xPH7CvCASlFg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RvweNJFVkR3ttkWsIBy7nQ", "review_id": "jYaLo-80ocPZ3wY7-awtTQ", "text": "Eh.  Their pizza is ok.  I bought a Madison Perks deal and took a chance to try them out.  The crust is incredibly thin.  I am not a huge eater and I ate half of their large before I got full.  \n\nTheir sizes are not generously portioned out.  Their largest pizza is still pretty small.  We paid a bit extra for more toppings.  I got my usual sausage and green pepper.  I had one or two sausages on each square.  More like one on each truthfully.  It was very \"chintzy\" for lack of a better term.  \n\nI want to like them more, but they are just sub-par.  The only reason I did not give them a one, because the pizza was decent.  It tasted ok.  Nothing stood out to me.  I appreciated that they put the pizza in the paper bags.  It seals up the heat allowing you to get a better product home.  Thank you Buck's for the bag pizza.  Unfortunately, I will not be back again.", "business_id": "QfCHvy6v39xPH7CvCASlFg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "omOnbJjKaJUkvYi3reIB9w", "review_id": "PZubLIjr7K3h0gETumKq3w", "text": "Pizza in a bag! Yes! Who doesn't like a steam filled bag holding in all the awesomeness that your pizza contains. You don't have to worry about this pizza getting cold on the ride home.\nThis is a small pizza shack (kind of a hole in the wall) with excellent square cut sliced pizza. I used a Groupon the first time I went which included a six pack of soda (cans). One of the better Groupons I've purchased. \nNow that I've had their pizza a few times I can genuinely say it's not too bad. \nIt's a great change of pace to the usual triangle sliced pizza in a box, and I appreciate that.\nI wish the they put more cheese and toppings on. It seems rather cheap, so for that they got demoted to 3 stars instead of 4. \nThe thin style crust was nothing special, it was crust dusted with corn starch. So yeah....\n\nDefinitely not the worst pizza for take out on the east side of Madison, but not the best.\nAs for pricing, I would suggest looking for a coupon or Groupon. The pizza is not really worth what they are asking for full price.", "business_id": "QfCHvy6v39xPH7CvCASlFg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gDbRpS5KWr1uszRH2AEJvg", "review_id": "YjKw45K0us4tBiE4llU1WQ", "text": "The best reuse of a wee Taco Bell building EVER! This gem of Monona offers up authentically flavorful Jamaican food that will charm your palate without emptying your wallet. Affordable, friendly, and offering something for everyone who appreciates homemade, generous meals, from the vegetarian's delightful jerk tofu to the scotch bonnet catfish (personally, one of my favorite meals in all of Dane County) to the jerk steak. I can't stress enough the quality of eating the Caribbean food made in David's kitchen -you'll never go back to bottled jerk sauce again.", "business_id": "qodyGnpmj1zEfi7nJ534BA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nwvEvR7MEiI788Dc8x6f8w", "review_id": "DDbvbbKcz4LoL6t3JYq0jA", "text": "Best Jamaican food in the whole state!! And they're even FROM Jamaica! How's that for authenticity! It's a family run business and I got that sense of family by just eating there.\n\nUnfortunately I moved from Madison and my tummy cries for their food all the time! Whenever I am in town though, I stop there --especially for their all you can eat buffet on Fridays. They get kinda nervous when I walk in because I eat all their food. I can't help it! It's all so tasty. They use the perfect amount of seasonings and their meat, like their chicken and ribs, is so succulent meat falls off the bone and melts in your mouth. Plus it doesn't have that \"chain restaurant\" type feeling. You go in there, you eat great food and they let you enjoy yourself.\n\nWhen they first opened, I asked the owners why they didn't open up other locations because their food was so darn good. And they said they didn't want to get too big and compromise the food. That kind of dedication in what they do really spoke to me. It spoke to my belly too.\n\nPineapple Salmon--awesome! Jerk tofu--awesome! Meat patties--awwww yeeaahhh! You have GOT to try this place! Stop reading this and go now! Do it!!", "business_id": "qodyGnpmj1zEfi7nJ534BA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_xf2ECTRftPV4bzK4mGYEg", "review_id": "kTplBV8RQo8WhoGxir3kiQ", "text": "As much a I appreciate David et al bringing the taste of Jamaica from Montego Bay to Monona Drive, I gotta be honest- I really really love Jamaican food.  In Jamaica.  \n\nOn the plus side- the banana cake is to die for- next time I will eat dessert first. The jerk chicken- very authentic- right down to the nearly unidentifiable pieces of chicken.  Peas and rice- quite nice.  \n\nWait staff are very authentic as well- Pepsi from cans, no hurries- all of which are a 'taste of the island'.  Funny- it seems much more charming in Jamaica, where the only thing to do next is catch a sunset.", "business_id": "qodyGnpmj1zEfi7nJ534BA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q21OV1lb98UohC5usZpLCg", "review_id": "RMfKP8S3xXuNiFSw9JnR1g", "text": "now this place was a godsend... i was really upset that i found this place just a few days before i left madison to come back to cali.  i found it by accident on my way to some random clinic to take a drug test, which i passed, by the way.  \n\nthe jerk chicken served with some jamaican style cabbage and their f'in delicious rice and peas, rice and beans to those unfamiliar. i had to get the fried plantains on the side because that's how i roll and if you don't know about dem fried plantains, you better ask somebody... and because i was starving, i ordered two jamaican beef patties on the side.  back on jamrock the beef patties are served tucked into a big ass piece of coco bread.  unfortunately, they didn't have the coco bread here, but it was tasty nonetheless. \n\nfirst day there the cashier had somewhat of an attitude.  i later learned that she was only friendly and polite to the white folks.  oh well, the food was fantabulous.  the next day i took my coworkers and we were fortunate enough to be served by another lady with that island love straight from jamrock.  i ordered the jerk salmon... lovely. \n\ni recommend getting some extra jerk sauce to pour over your rice and peas and whatever entree you get.  also, don't forget the fried plantains!", "business_id": "qodyGnpmj1zEfi7nJ534BA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DJbX0XH6Kn3Nm5uo58lu9A", "review_id": "w6lmhnpYnLi6fQSbqeEkbA", "text": "Yay! I finally got a chance to eat here this weekend, and I must say it was fantastic! We went for lunch (takeout) on a very cold day. I ordered the jerk chicken ($6.50) and he ordered the jerk pork ($6.95). We got two orders of plantains ($1.95 each). The decor was very..festive. It was all decked out in yellow and green. I'd really like to try their buffet as it seemed like it had all of the dinner entrees on it. \nOK. Our styrofoam containers were stuffed with food! Our entrees came with a choice of two sides: veggies (a hot carrot/cabbage/broccoli slaw.. very tasty), rice 'n' peas (rice with red beans), or potato salad. We both got veggies, he got potato salad, and I got rice 'n' peas. The potato salad was okay.. it was standard mayo based potato salad. No zip. The rice 'n' peas were alright.. for some reason only my favorite place back home puts some coconut in the rice to cool down the jerk sauce. As far as the meats go, the chicken was great. It was deliciously flavored, moist, and falling off the bone. The sauce was really nice too.. very well balanced. They gave us extra in case we wanted a little more heat. I think they blend their own because there was a bottle with a picture of David on it at the cash register. There were two drumsticks and a small breast in the order. Boy's order of pork was very tender and flavored well again (almost like jamaican bbq, he said because it was pulled). The pork tasted and looked kind of like beef, though we don't recall seeing any jerk beef on the menu.. so maybe our taste buds were off... I love this place.. it is a great deal!", "business_id": "qodyGnpmj1zEfi7nJ534BA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "no9odAfwocTruGYGNUVcIg", "review_id": "d375sW2ivNhy_H3PmlYAkQ", "text": "We had the cow tail stew and curry shrimp. Ok, I'll make this short.\n\nFood - both are very tasty. I'm more impressed with the stew.\nDecor - not fancy, but clean and relax.\nService - decent\n\nI'll definitely go back.", "business_id": "qodyGnpmj1zEfi7nJ534BA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nmDcdE8LvcJ0vFy9jmctOA", "review_id": "lkJaYrJYRkrR65CFInxIZw", "text": "I love it!  The Jerk chicken is fantastic, with authentic flavor.  The veggies are amazing, I love the spicey kick to them, personally I always get the potato salad cause I am not a fan of beans and rice but they usually are out of the potato salad, so I just get extra veggies!  The food is great.", "business_id": "qodyGnpmj1zEfi7nJ534BA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ffa864LL90s6oxImKPI7pw", "review_id": "Ay9D0RpnTVSGIb-lYPhRbw", "text": "The Jerk Pork plate is soooo good!  That's all we've had so far, cause it's so yummy we can't bring ourselves to try anything else!", "business_id": "qodyGnpmj1zEfi7nJ534BA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LBl_A8nVpJhIqBi6NLBuHg", "review_id": "mImcoVtJ84VYHRMICY9yeg", "text": "This is the best i have had in the Madison area so far. \n\nAppetizer: Plantains- sweet and yummy\nEntr\u00e9e: Jerk pork, potato salad (great Caribbean style), Cabbage (ok)\nThe jerk pork (shredded) is nice,tasty and tender. FYI..this is not the way \nJerk pork is usually served (usually whole pieces of pork c, cut up).\n\nThe jerk snapper...a bit disappointing...i was looking for a whole fish.\n\nAlthough my meal was Delicious. It did not taste like usual jerk seasoning. It was the cousin...lol \n\nI will definitely go back!", "business_id": "qodyGnpmj1zEfi7nJ534BA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hBt-kSMd4Z7C-sxcG1djGw", "review_id": "t2_2ZvWS5fEdv-FiAIAhlw", "text": "Ate here twice.  Thought it was dirty and didn't find the food very good at all.", "business_id": "qodyGnpmj1zEfi7nJ534BA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VB-3JTZNJumCGlRKAjSjfg", "review_id": "Ep4jwFNiDkKWH89duTxf4Q", "text": "The food is great and the staff is friendly.    You gotta stop by for the lunch buffet, that is when it is at its best.  The mango chicken is awesome, it is like general tsos chicken but with a delicious mango fruity sauce, interesting and delicious.  they have offerings of a variety of smoked and seasoned meat and a small salad bar.  It is a highly recommened joint in Monona.  \n\nOnly thing wrong with it is the old building that it is in.  I frequent Davids so it can't be that bad.", "business_id": "qodyGnpmj1zEfi7nJ534BA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gzatg0C4VSA2xNUW9k8kNg", "review_id": "FxFQwRhyIn5I9FDmkdP7Jg", "text": "Small. Bad parking. The sort of service you'd expect in a country known for... well, being Jamaica. The food is great. Lunch buffet is the perfect blend of meat and spiced meat and BBQ meat. Pig and Chicken deluxe. I don't know about Vegan/Veggie options. Price isn't bad. Can get crowded. I like it very much. Recommend for lunchtime.", "business_id": "qodyGnpmj1zEfi7nJ534BA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CS2KkeTrBBAQgYuHFwf3fQ", "review_id": "5QSoafgCicpMJU5gXnybLQ", "text": "DELICIOUS food, REALLY authentic and not too spicey if ordered \"without spice\"...very friendly/attentive staff. \n\nOur first time here - friends had recommended it- and we'll DEFINITELY be back!", "business_id": "qodyGnpmj1zEfi7nJ534BA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "79-SfAJa0rxdaDCsUYJm4Q", "review_id": "jU61WJD71MpMXMkelB261A", "text": "If you are ever over here at lunchtime, be sure to stop in. I am very enthusiastic about this place! I used to drive over here once or twice a week for the lunch buffet. Dinner and  weekends you order off the menu, but it is the same good food. Great Jamaican, Great buffet!\n\nMy favorite dish is the jumbalaya, though it isn't always at the buffet. Mango chicken and jerk pork are also great. There is always a good abundance of fried plantains. I highly recommend taking a lunch break to come out here--but be prepared to take a lot of lunch breaks over here after you try it.", "business_id": "qodyGnpmj1zEfi7nJ534BA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x4w8DO-Fk0PuXKrzuqLK-w", "review_id": "zWeqE8vgixyfLmlBkUnDcg", "text": "We just moved to Madison. A co-worker goes to David's all the time and won't stop talking about it. So I scooped up my wife and we drove the 20 mon to David's \n\nWow that was good\n\nMy wife had the Jamaican National dish and I had the jerk pork. Both were out of this world as was the jerk sauce.  Perfect favors. (the beef patties were not spicy- kinda boring)\n\nWould I go there again?  Of course. Will it be soon. Probably Monday (closed Sunday )\n\nThe nice woman who waited on us.... Very helpful when I said it was my first time there. God bless you. \n\nWe are from Miami- where the Jamaican SUCKED. This was awesome", "business_id": "qodyGnpmj1zEfi7nJ534BA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "biA0f9jiZFWBeS-G4egQhQ", "review_id": "JPffBsUHi-A_2H6BiBemEA", "text": "I can only speak to the lunch buffet as I have yet to visit during the dinner hour, but this place is a great value. The lunch buffet offers a variety of food, all of which is good for an affordable price. The jerk pork and the mango chicken are my two favorite meat options, though they also offer jerk chicken, curry chicken, bbq pork among other options. I also really enjoy the breaded catfish. The banana cake is fantastic as desert and the fried plantains really balance out the flavors of the meal well. I'll have to go back for a dinner entree at some point, but all I can say for now is that if you're in Monona and you need lunch this is a great option.", "business_id": "qodyGnpmj1zEfi7nJ534BA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vxSdJMoNiHUH6sf_YKzJEA", "review_id": "YAtzOBbSEPjkwnpxaho58w", "text": "Stopped in 10 minutes before close and ordered to go. The portions were huge and the food was outstanding. Probably the best jerk sauce I've ever had. Will be returning soon!", "business_id": "qodyGnpmj1zEfi7nJ534BA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o58CKgynedfJBz7-Gkdrjg", "review_id": "4ayd199sPKXILV1M0UHS-A", "text": "Mmmmmmmmmm.  The buffet is awesome.  Delicious food and enough variety.  You must visit this lunchtime buffet.  Not much of a location, but cannot go wrong with the food.  Awesome value.", "business_id": "qodyGnpmj1zEfi7nJ534BA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XqbTw6FlkTHRZaKCuKdkRA", "review_id": "8FwgLaf3C4rzwxFi9lwF3Q", "text": "A fun place to visit! Especially if you like spicy food and meat. \n\nWe did the buffet----it's kind of small but it includes a pretty good assortment of dishes + seasoned meats....I think there were a few types of chicken, curries, shredded pork, catfish, beef etc. \n\nThe jerk sauce on the table was amazing----so good we had to buy a bottle to bring home. The rum punch was delicious (and potent). \n\nFor some reason I wasn't expecting a Jamaican Restaurant to have Chicken Dumpling soup, but they did and it was great!\n\nThe atmosphere is 'fun' but not 'romantic'. It seemed to be busy & buzzing and everyone there seemed to be having a good time.", "business_id": "qodyGnpmj1zEfi7nJ534BA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T1Ju5Uin6Ja3iki17ME6fA", "review_id": "siDxFGvSX_-MDG_pOQenlw", "text": "First impression: ohmygosh it smells so good!\n\nAfter that though, I wasn't very impressed. The food was good, but they were out of several options on the buffet, some of the foods were clearly not freshly prepared, and I didn't get the impression that cleanliness mattered much to them.\n\nWe tried really  hard to like David's, but I can't give more than two stars.", "business_id": "qodyGnpmj1zEfi7nJ534BA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1i4Dx_83rJEP8OTriIynkA", "review_id": "-ElIMAER48GBlLIx85rAcA", "text": "This place is amazing for their lunch buffet! I love their mango chicken and banana cake! I'm not sure if it's just the food or what, but the Pepsi seems to taste different. In a good way, though. I usually hate Pepsi. The environment of the place is really relaxed. I love going here.", "business_id": "qodyGnpmj1zEfi7nJ534BA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vYl2bQmOCh_Yk508kn2aeA", "review_id": "WQ34JgUCRdTjXhGLNvI98g", "text": "An unassuming location that was packed with people enjoying their food & conversations when we arrived late-ish on a Saturday night, David's was a pleasant dining experience.\n\nThe Jerk Pork was shredded & very flavorful. I could detect ginger, but couldn't figure out the spice mixture; I like flavors that keep my mouth guessing. The veggies (a cabbage, carrot, broccoli, bell pepper mix) were lightly cooked & also had some slight seasoning that really enhanced the taste without overshadowing the taste of the veggies themselves; I could have had an entire plate of the veg & been satisfied! Well, I wouldn't want to miss the meat, but the veggies were that good!\n\nMy husband had the goat curry & he really enjoyed that as well. I knew that he liked it because all of a sudden, he wasn't talking to me, he wasn't looking at me, he was just eating. \n\nWe both put down our forks when we were full, but kept taking bites here & there as we waited for boxes.\n\nThe service was a little slow after we got our food, but it didn't seem like neglect, it was busy & there just seems to be a small number of staff. But, they were super friendly & engaging, & this first visit will not be our last. I'm interested in trying the buffet to get a broader taste of their fine food!", "business_id": "qodyGnpmj1zEfi7nJ534BA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RzlQl7TJqpO0sI_IMbT_1Q", "review_id": "3jauijJXajt_sh2RaZd30w", "text": "First off, all of the entrees are over $10 with most being closer to $20 and the drinks start at $2.50 for a bottle of Jamaican soda. The beer was outrageous, and we were teased a bit when we didn't order it. I ordered the shrimp and papaya. It tasted good, and I know this is Wisconsin, but there were about 7 shrimp on a HUGE bed of cabbage. The plantain appetizer was served AFTER our meal arrived and they were soggy and fairly gross. To be fair, the ribs and chicken was a more substantial meal and was well executed.\nThe worst part of the meal was the waitress. We were not greeted when we walked in although it was the middle of the dinner hour, which wasn't so bad, but it was a harbinger of how the rest of the meal went. After being werved, we didn't see the waitress again. During the meal, she never refilled our water glasses even tho that was the primary drink of my dinner mate.  After we were finished, I had to interrupt the waitress and the dishwasher who were watching TV, very loudly too, in order to get a to-go box. We were then chastised because the box was for my friend, not me, and she thought that he should've been the one to speak up. We shouldn't have had to speak up at all!!!\n\nSo, the final analysis is that they produce mostly good food, but it is WAY overpriced and the customer service sucks.", "business_id": "qodyGnpmj1zEfi7nJ534BA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QqbagR93fj4weUx0-HzejQ", "review_id": "0nH2EfLq5It-mhW4VoOc0g", "text": "So good. Went for the lunch buffet. 9 bucks. Everything was amazing but the mango chicken, curry chicken, and jerk pulled pork were highlights. This place is a gem for anyone that wants authentic, amazing food at a ridiculous price. I want to try the dinner buffet next time im in town. \nThe ladies working there are also very nice. The decor isnt anything special but I hardly noticed. Great food, great price. Go in hungry and leave happy.", "business_id": "qodyGnpmj1zEfi7nJ534BA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1bqBW32TDX7M6pIK3pHFPw", "review_id": "Pim40Tg85B2TPDOIEqy0RQ", "text": "The jerk pork is the best around.  Couple it with the vegetables (zag cut cabbage, carrots etc, lightly cooked but still crunchy and spiced)  and you have an awesome combination that makes a great sandwich too.  The staff are very friendly and would get better marks but for the atmosphere.   We totally expected casual (no worries mon).  Clean, but a little sprucing up would go a long way.  Fresh ceiling tiles and light bulbs.  The old Taco Bell menu screens would make for a great mural canvas.", "business_id": "qodyGnpmj1zEfi7nJ534BA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "R04P35fYVS4HASyBuMcElg", "review_id": "cHn5OolqF7ghWoVJVD_H5w", "text": "Although it wasn't totally terrible, David's Jamaican Cuisine is not a restaurant to which I will return. A friend and I met for lunch at David's a few days ago -- he had previously eaten there and didn't love it, but agreed to go again because I wanted to try it after reading all the great reviews on Yelp and other review sites. When we arrived, I was surprised to see a lunch buffet set up. Previous experience with lunch buffets at other restaurants has caused me to interpret buffets as warning signs, but, since we were already there, we decided to stay.\n\nWe ordered sodas, which arrived in cans. Not a big deal, but worth mentioning because I know some people prefer to drink out of cups.\n\nThe lunch buffet had approximately 15 options ranging from jerk chicken and jerk pork to plantains to rice to mango chicken to pineapple slaw with tofu. The jerk chicken was good, though not as flavorful as I had expected or hoped, but the other foods I tried ranged from blah to bad.\n\nBased on the outstanding reviews David's has received, I was very surprised and disappointed by my experience. I'm tempted to give this restaurant one more try, but really can't decide if it's worth the money and the drive to Monona.", "business_id": "qodyGnpmj1zEfi7nJ534BA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wpQuy_Pjsnq3QwxFZjR19Q", "review_id": "vj4kKE_BWgaJjGucDQZoTA", "text": "Ordered: curried goat, plantains, and patty. \n\nGoat was well cooked - tender. Curry was bland and lacked spice and punch. Can't really mess up the rice so no complaints. Plantains were a little soggy and lacked crisp. Patty was way more dough than filling, wasn't flaky, and over priced for what it was(n't). \n\nAmbiance: chill, good space, comforting. Variety of different riddims playing was a nice backdrop. \n\nService: Jamaican - however u wanna translate that. \n\nI believe the flavors have been dialed back for the \"demographic.\"", "business_id": "qodyGnpmj1zEfi7nJ534BA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b2z-VskoGBHP9IjVvDM_kw", "review_id": "FWHKof27EdMN19PV_wJFAA", "text": "Great food.  The buffet is best on fridays. True jamaican experience.  The homemade jerk sauce is fabulous. It can be bought there or at Kens. Don't come if you cant handle the less than ideal set up. (Its a bit sketch just like real jamaican joints.) Owners are great people.", "business_id": "qodyGnpmj1zEfi7nJ534BA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kkDrD2dXd0_52PwSER8tzg", "review_id": "NkcBLeNRvtWOf0mxvMRF-w", "text": "the deep fried catfish!!!  \n\nas others mentioned, the Friday evening buffets are really worth it.  About $10 per person.  You can try all the tasty meats and side dishes.\n\nI like that they also have a salad bar with fresh cut watermelon, at least the night we were there. \n\nAnd we got to meet David!  The guy harboring all the secret recipes of the menu in his head. \n\nThe interior is very divey and I wouldn't change a thing.", "business_id": "qodyGnpmj1zEfi7nJ534BA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AJttMZgae-rwoUEWpWVhrA", "review_id": "ggOWXH_dFioWgE2vbKTzTQ", "text": "Love coming here for lunch buffet! It's been a while since we've been here but every time we come it's great! Sometimes I feel like the waitstaff does forget about you, especially with re-filling water.  There have been times when I had to drinking my fianc\u00e9's water, especially when some of their food have mild spices.", "business_id": "qodyGnpmj1zEfi7nJ534BA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "18mhtAy7-_snGH9aj3f0Ug", "review_id": "EaByihFXgpm1HzoXcmI9vw", "text": "I've been going here for many years, Bill the original owner gave great cuts and the new owner Todd does a great job too... You won't be disappointed", "business_id": "p96EgQMm-31P1FecUtE8TA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RXDEiUC8jPYmhsii9CU1nw", "review_id": "JPTrJ8xta9GpxzcTBGx50w", "text": "Great shop - A fine haircut plus all the positive aspects of old time service and more.  A+ for the Buckeye Barber!  Todd carries on the tradition on Buckeye Rd.\n\nAs for the lack of Sat. hours there must be a shop open in ChiTown that will  do your hair before you come visit cheddarland.  Spare us please!", "business_id": "p96EgQMm-31P1FecUtE8TA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Vgg4i0z3P0tfA2ahPXly2Q", "review_id": "-65jhfuVO52ZRKIQ1jzmnw", "text": "Great prices! Speedy service! Honest dudes! Great work done on my car!", "business_id": "kZiRL1dkGowCcL7nM86OYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j8WfOquRF3dXEDntot1vLA", "review_id": "vZL0bB3oNkMyIIS4QsGsTA", "text": "I went to Broadway Tire for an oil change.  I had a Bucky Book coupon for an oil change. I attempted to go to the location on E Washington first, don't even bother trying there.  I stood in the shady looking reception area and was never acknowledged.  I went over to Monona where there were actually people working at the desk.  I received prompt and friendly service.  The waiting room left much to be desired, but luckily I was not there for too long.", "business_id": "kZiRL1dkGowCcL7nM86OYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "omOnbJjKaJUkvYi3reIB9w", "review_id": "-FRxdQL8volpFMhrtn1mPw", "text": "Fast tire service with the best prices in Madison. \nI'm always afraid to be overcharged and nickel & dimed at mechanic/tire places, but these guys are straight to the point. \n\nI feel 100% ok with telling someone to go to this location and have some work done on your car. \n\nAs for tire pricing, I think they are very comparable to any other price you find in town, and you can trust these guys to do a good job.\n\n---They do not take appointments, and are first come/first serve basis. So be prepared for a wait if your having mechanical work done. The waiting room is nothing special, bring a book.", "business_id": "kZiRL1dkGowCcL7nM86OYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kj18hvJRPLepZPNL7ySKpg", "review_id": "8EjIXDrV5QjmjU52PePGkw", "text": "Uninspired Chinese food from very nice people. I suspect if you go in ordering a specialty item it might taste better than anything off the menu.", "business_id": "unXHmjewHGeWQwJr74Sy9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r3o-3SVqaFZ1trCDiAHvuw", "review_id": "1mwQYWkfo6VTSH-OvCpNrw", "text": "It is good American Chinese food. Very friendly people and a good price.", "business_id": "unXHmjewHGeWQwJr74Sy9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kj18hvJRPLepZPNL7ySKpg", "review_id": "v4jw2p9EdIIU5EyNUR7eJA", "text": "China Inn seems to have improved since I last reviewed. We used Grub Hub to order, which is a pretty good bet if you want it fast without getting hung up on. \n\nThey have also expanded their menu--sesame tofu, General Tso's tofu, etc. We ordered the Bean Curd with garlic and it was fresh and flavorful, lots of fresh veggies. It was not hot as advertised, but more subtly sweet.  \n\nI am pretty pleased with their progress. They even offer edamame and I hope to try the cold sesame noodles soon.", "business_id": "unXHmjewHGeWQwJr74Sy9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nDtgjp585RnJkeAeAG63Sw", "review_id": "I4SJf-oRpckh_oX5_3T3sQ", "text": "Pretty darn good for local Chinese fair, compared to some of the others around. The Gov Tso's Chicken was okay, I have had better (not locally, so far this was the best I have had in Madison for the price), and I definitely have had worse.  It was crispy chicken. Fried rice was nice, not overly salty and had a good portion of veggies and pork.  The Pepper Steak was decent, too.  Crab rangoons were excellent as well as the pork egg roll and the veggie egg roll. I think its safe to say that I will be ordering from here more often when I have a craving for Chinese delivery.  Oh, and it was delivered in a mere 30 minutes, and still hot.", "business_id": "unXHmjewHGeWQwJr74Sy9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ffa864LL90s6oxImKPI7pw", "review_id": "CNYrHaiSmQRPC1AnF7JP1Q", "text": "Lemme tell ya something.  Just because a Chinese restaurant has Mapo Tofu on the menu, doesn't mean they actually HAVE Mapo Tofu.  Yuck.  After having it at Ichiban Sichuan, and making it at home, I truly do not know what I just had.  It was NOT Mapo Tofu.  Maybe that's why I only had three bites.\nThe hot & sour soup is, however very good, and my husband likes their Singapore Mei Fun.\nAwesome delivery time.  Quoted 30 minutes, was here in 10.", "business_id": "unXHmjewHGeWQwJr74Sy9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aJ8GEMZO_q1kgFr9UsZ_4w", "review_id": "Nn5YBs_AzEqK5z4BYBFKWA", "text": "This is really only a half-revue, because I never ended up eating here due to the following:\n\nI got their menu in the mail and it looked good, so I went to see the place. The building exterior should have been a big red warning, it was grungy. Walking up to the front door you notice the absolutely filthy windows that are so dirty and smeared you cant really see through them. I went in and noticed all of the pealing wall paper and filthy floor corners and table feet, then there was the terrible smell permeating the place of rancid fishy frying grease, it almost made me sick--I had to leave.\n\n This place is dirty!  I have worked in food long enough to know that if the front of the house is this bad then the kitchen is going to be ten times worse. These people clearly have scraped this place together to try and make a buck and nothing else.\n\nI find it mind blowing that this \"restaurant\" can even get a passing score from the Dane Co. Health Dept.", "business_id": "unXHmjewHGeWQwJr74Sy9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "omOnbJjKaJUkvYi3reIB9w", "review_id": "6TLwgkmtZ0ypRSU6zG7EeQ", "text": "I have given this place multiple tries now and finally have decided to give it a proper review.\nGeneral Tso's is my go to dish for Chinese take out, an this place failed miserably on that! Nothing but over cooked chicken with a lot of sauce and breading and yucky skin. Yuck.\nThe lo mien was also horrible. There was just no flavor what so ever and nothing but noodles and what looked to be whatever mysterious vegetable they had lying around. \nIf I wanted to order leftover's I would order leftover's!\n\nThere saving grace is their hot sour soup. Very tasty. But...... I had one bad experience with it where I ordered a large to go and instead of telling me they only had enough for a small container, they put the left over/bottom of the pot in and filled it up only 3/4 of the way. Talk about shady service! I even watched them do it from behind the counter. Trying to pull a fast one on me. I think NOT!\n\nI'm still giving it a solid 2 stars because their egg rolls and ragoon were at least tasty too (other than the tasty soup, that is when they have it available). But in all honestly, nothing special. I can go to any Chinese take out joint and get the same thing any day of the week. \n\nSo yeah.....If you want good Chinese. this is not the place I recommend. If you want quick Chinese just because your craving it....well maybe rethink it or just settle for the China Inn.", "business_id": "unXHmjewHGeWQwJr74Sy9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nxQAZb67P-HEF-SEqqPDDg", "review_id": "QoAN7Wn1_rCt6GxsN8Qjog", "text": "Great food, . fast.  We carry out from there at least once a month, sometimes more.", "business_id": "unXHmjewHGeWQwJr74Sy9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SsyxsTkWhq-l0DmL-Mrudw", "review_id": "yjQbI0zJqkgt0q3jI6xKpg", "text": "Recently started ordering take out from china inn, and so far my husband and i have been pleasantly surprised. Delivery time is prompt and food is good for take out. Shrimp egg rolls are delicious, have also tried the sesame chicken and house combination chow mein both really good.  Best chinese take out in our neighborhood.", "business_id": "unXHmjewHGeWQwJr74Sy9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3T66OaLFT0xAnqW4IGNwrQ", "review_id": "ltVypmc7iU9bXKCc3GW6Lw", "text": "it's like most other \"family\" restaurants that aren't chains. their menu is almost too big. they've got everything from spaghetti to eggs to butt steak. and they can't seem to spell omelet consistently.\n\ni've only had breakfast items; usually two eggs scrambled with a slice of american and a bagel. their hashed brown potatoes are really just smashed up spuds, so if you're looking for the shredded kind, you'll be disappointed.\n\nthey're always refilling your water or coffee, and the food comes out quickly even when the place is packed.\n\nmeat-eating companion would like me to point out that their biscuits and gravy \"suck\". they use a chicken based gravy with bits of sausage over some toasted floury things that barely pass as biscuits.\n\nbut, they're cheap! which is why their regulars are in the retirement zone.", "business_id": "JD1uVun5FEF_Ih2PnHCbuA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2OquMv5WPNNrRX3hTGJhYg", "review_id": "7QFZYCnQUB4DDfYGivZ3Qw", "text": "Horrible. Sad, tired, low-end joint with food that is just not good. No redeeming characteristics. I'll never go back.", "business_id": "JD1uVun5FEF_Ih2PnHCbuA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kj18hvJRPLepZPNL7ySKpg", "review_id": "m5PHLoHI_9Vhk2cOnwUr4g", "text": "Perfectly ok restaurant in the breakfast-specialty mode. My kid has tried several of the soups--they look really good and truly home made. Can't miss taking the old folks there. They will love the endless cups of coffee and great service. Nice people.", "business_id": "JD1uVun5FEF_Ih2PnHCbuA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xFO43N0CS65lrtfp0hE6Sw", "review_id": "qzKMEa3fnTyLXTLPvQlSgw", "text": "So, this is about what you'd expect when you think of a greasy-spoon diner: Nothing fancy. Nothing gourmet. Just basic, simple food. Skillets. Sandwiches. Meatloaf. Quick service. Lots of retirees. Always packed.", "business_id": "JD1uVun5FEF_Ih2PnHCbuA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dMVS8YQPa7MpOponFsdCWw", "review_id": "Kf_A4gHKrEqUF412oHgVgA", "text": "Perfectly good all-American diner-type breakfast offerings (sadly, no oatmeal!).  No surprises,  coffee served immediately and always refilled before you run out.  Popular with the old-folks for sure.\n\nNot the kind of place I would pick for lunch or dinner.", "business_id": "JD1uVun5FEF_Ih2PnHCbuA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GIe3fZlWKtnPXTaGqmwl-A", "review_id": "xkXZhnLI52EvUu6Uz3CcWw", "text": "What did I just eat?\n\nI'm not 100 percent sure.  I've been all over America and I've had sausage gravy over biscuits just about everywhere.  I've been down South and had amazing sausage gravy.  I had really, really good sausage gravy at a Motel 6 in Custer, South Dakota (no lie!).  I've had passable sausage gravy and biscuits all over this great land of ours...but what I just ate at the Dairyland Family Restaurant comes nowhere close to being sausage gravy and biscuits.\n\nThe gravy itself was passable as gravy.  Lifeless and sad, but gravy.  The biscuit chunks in the gravy was where things start to go awry.  They were all uniform in size and shape (warning!) and they tasted not like sausage, but more like something that was killed out behind the dumpster last night.  Maybe it was raccoon sausage.  \n\nThe biscuits themselves are where the whole train truly derails.  They actually served that slop over freakin' Pillsbury, out-of-the-can, cook 'em yourself at home biscuits!  That, my friends, is unforgivable.  If I want that crap, I'll stay home and cook it myself.\n\nOn the plus side, the service was good.  The eggs were fine.  And the Pepsi I drank was sweet and perfectly carbonated.  \n\nThe decor of the place looked straight out of 1985 and desperately needs some updating.  \n\nThe price would be reasonable--if they had given me decent food.  At the price I paid for what they gave me, I feel a tad overcharged.\n\nI'm not going back.  Madison is a big town.  You can do much, much better.", "business_id": "JD1uVun5FEF_Ih2PnHCbuA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BSCexEuWtbp2hhO7MMvB6A", "review_id": "kbnaKoezNJngvgVmftLTzQ", "text": "Bad service and even worse \"food.\"  I'll never go back while in the area.  I'd rather eat McDonald's or at some other fast food place - they offer about the same number of \"healthy\" options. \n\nThey get 1 star because of all the adorable old people there.  Other than a hospital/old folks' home - I've never seen so many walkers and oxygen tanks in one place!", "business_id": "JD1uVun5FEF_Ih2PnHCbuA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pOmhEB7tBWhYofKPixLfNw", "review_id": "UR9tRcKUddNTziHym4Lrhw", "text": "If Dairyland was in Williamsburg, Silverlake or Logan Square, it would get five stars hands down.  This is a sincere old folks place on the East Side of Madison.  I thought the service was perfect.  My club sandwich seemed like it came from the Park Hyatt in Tokyo.  I had no complaints.", "business_id": "JD1uVun5FEF_Ih2PnHCbuA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WqrUOl0TKtzbXTxNLiQkIg", "review_id": "-yVYOfYxmBRLf2jzIXIC1A", "text": "Great price. Great family atmosphere. I will always choose to go here instead some chain for breakfast.", "business_id": "JD1uVun5FEF_Ih2PnHCbuA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nZyUVqubGZQujxlGM-sOOQ", "review_id": "AzxYQ74RH5qpMTHFuG6hxg", "text": "This place charms the hell out of me. It's friendly with a familiar old folksy decor. The problem may be that other reviewers don't know a whole lot of stuff about stuff. What I know is that the food is good with big portions, the place is always clean (this aint really a greasy spoon my folks) and the service is EXCELLENT and friendly. Only downside is they aren't open later.", "business_id": "JD1uVun5FEF_Ih2PnHCbuA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mw1ES3plEdKaoDQ4cwUg7Q", "review_id": "f-wutIIQ4difCjaWSNPRjg", "text": "Very solid greasy spoon fair. I've been twice for breakfast (in the afternoon) and have come away completely satisfied each time. Service was excellent and you can't beat the prices. The ambiance is grand-folk friendly and if you don't have a problem with that, you'll be good to go.", "business_id": "JD1uVun5FEF_Ih2PnHCbuA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hBt-kSMd4Z7C-sxcG1djGw", "review_id": "GVDv7iX5qinmCMtb9Z0Xkw", "text": "Went here for a routine check up  and wasn't impressed with the service, facility or prices.", "business_id": "X2dc1qToP9rgduDzuNG-qw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aYlJgzW3bexdBQstno0SUA", "review_id": "3bdykXfBs49rrHfXofeRPQ", "text": "We've been taking our dog to Dr. Miller at Monona Vet Clinic since we first got him 7 years ago. We've always had positive experiences. Everyone is professional, knowledgeable, and caring.", "business_id": "X2dc1qToP9rgduDzuNG-qw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ffa864LL90s6oxImKPI7pw", "review_id": "MbYd0jMo5hPu9pWfH-j55A", "text": "Copps is alright, but they are expensive.  They have a nice selection of produce, but their meat prices are high.", "business_id": "l-N4ywQ0eOY1QTQgLgCp_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RvweNJFVkR3ttkWsIBy7nQ", "review_id": "yobhnhXEnvYlRMV6tt8oOA", "text": "Why do I shop here?  Coupons.  Yup, I live on a budget.  They have a great double coupon set up.  You can get amazing deals.  \n\nNow the down side?  There are not a wide offering of products.  Prices can be steep without a good sale or coupon.  They advertise items but they do not carry them.  Not to mention, most of the locations (this one included) do not carry swiss cheese.  How weird is that?  I can never find it in the prepackaged cheese department.  I have asked employees and they say most brands are not carried.  Weird.  The produce could be a little better for the price.  \n\nOtherwise, decent place.", "business_id": "l-N4ywQ0eOY1QTQgLgCp_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LmbJD2GU-FXYhYoAeOWhxw", "review_id": "dOvMH_2kezF3qQBZG31l2A", "text": "It's not the end-all, be-all of awful...but it's sub-par.  Perhaps it's just the experiences I've had there (experiences unrelated to the bar itself) that make the bile rise in my throat when its name is mentioned.  In any case, it's a wood-paneled, dank bar with green and yellow Green Bay Packers curtains.  Do you really need to know any more about it?", "business_id": "d4JotJ_TGNCm9y-TB4e86Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GFnPopSeuEhPquJWiXzspg", "review_id": "XMs_Z5zLbMF3dJUU9B2hfw", "text": "I go here because its near home, and is very affordable, a round of drinks for my wife an I can be less than 5$ if we order a beer and a call drink which is crazy for madison.  Its very rarely busy so we never have to wait for service, but you do have to deal with some of the regular joes who think its hilarious to call women \"sweet cheeks\" and force shots of Cherry Doctor on people (10 years ago your manhood would be questioned if you ordered something like that, but now apparently its okay for even the most hardened construction can order it and no one blinks).  On the plus side you probably won't get stabbed here like some of the other bars in the neighborhood.", "business_id": "d4JotJ_TGNCm9y-TB4e86Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bafakbBFSIkpafZts10TTw", "review_id": "wkk-W-H27laSLPTQ99GpvQ", "text": "Late night Madison is tough when you are hungry.  I saw that this dive bar was packed the night before so we stopped in on a Sunday evening.  The few patrons in the bar were playing metal at full volume.  We all had the Packer Burger which was a big MEH.  Not the worst place I have ever been but I have been to some dumps.  I would not seek the Packer Inn out in the future.", "business_id": "d4JotJ_TGNCm9y-TB4e86Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KzdtrpEJDiEjFdj2brOGKw", "review_id": "0lLHAysMHZ9EpSsU648q2Q", "text": "Old packer is now chiefs tavern. Cleaned up remodeled.great food and beer! Very clean.", "business_id": "d4JotJ_TGNCm9y-TB4e86Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j0mqCBlZemMaYw7tsDQ3dA", "review_id": "MFqykjv9ah6AKf7W7Nxjrg", "text": "Dining room is a little dingy for a chain. Ripped seat cushions and a messy condiment bar. Drive through does not get orders exact ( e.g. Ask to hold the cheese ensures a hamburger with cheese).", "business_id": "R6TxOULUEMSq1-7P0w6kTA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GIe3fZlWKtnPXTaGqmwl-A", "review_id": "PE1eamHvwpZvU6BV1Si92Q", "text": "This location used to be an absolute hole.  They recently renovated both the interior and the exterior, and now it's a very pleasant, good-looking store.\n\nHowever, it's still Wendy's food.  And that's only okay.", "business_id": "R6TxOULUEMSq1-7P0w6kTA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bDk2XvjJlK8fsiL6C1HpEg", "review_id": "F3zOntph9xy-fbdWHCJ_hw", "text": "Grade: D+\n\nChain restaurant food. Loud and chaotic. Eat somewhere else.", "business_id": "4pZeC9W0EIiBTOJMnwG2vw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UJBLaPAI7mL60OCZnld5TA", "review_id": "6LRo8ee2q_Frw06Yv8j5-A", "text": "This place has its ups and downs. For a chain the burgers are generally very good, and the steak fries are tasty with the house seasoned salt. If I could I would always get a burger to go, though, as the dining room is full of loud little kids and tacky crap hanging all over the walls.", "business_id": "4pZeC9W0EIiBTOJMnwG2vw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QP-MdjpUFejr9apuAWcfQg", "review_id": "HBoodec7TGXIjG0ksUgXjQ", "text": "Perkins with only burgers.  I got what I expected.  Good place to bring a kid.", "business_id": "4pZeC9W0EIiBTOJMnwG2vw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P0Q0fZ3GgTTsbNrkMYEfWQ", "review_id": "5bReFGMH0S7rpkoC3Hmn7w", "text": "The burgers and steak fries very good, and the crispy chicken burger is also very good non beef choice. The Towering onion rings are shareable and worth a try.", "business_id": "4pZeC9W0EIiBTOJMnwG2vw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QvK341_reyxEl0Ih-VMB3g", "review_id": "vr6zu7uaEeSpkakZGScPUA", "text": "This review is almost entirely based upon my emphasis of being a vegetarian. If I ate meat, maybe I'd be cool with getting a burger elsewhere but this place has the ever elusive veggie burger as a substitute with any gourmet burger on the menu and they are DAMN good.\n\nSome things about Red Robin are less than satisfactory. Yes, it's loud. Yes, there is a lot of annoying chain cliches from your server asking if you've ever ate at RR before, every single time. The servers are good at being friendly and thus doing their job. I can't say I've ever had an incredible wait for either food, a server or my bill. They sing Happy Birthday! quite often which can also be quite annoying. There is often groups from sporting events, whatever that can be quite loud. But, did I mention, the vegetarian burger is DAMN good? This place is not like Denny's /Perkin's because they offer a vegetarian main course that is amazing(I didn't care much for Denny's Boca burger.)\n\nThe prices are a little high. Drinks and appetizers can tack on a lot. That said, the burger is damn good so who cares.", "business_id": "4pZeC9W0EIiBTOJMnwG2vw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "VsrSccZyUjGLSNtF4keTCA", "review_id": "Fujb1Qk--_j6KYSbWOpC0w", "text": "Drive a little further and find something better.", "business_id": "4pZeC9W0EIiBTOJMnwG2vw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5SzPVOBJKKftliHSZq5Q3w", "review_id": "8LrWzudhxVVnWPZD8vE-1w", "text": "Great place if you have kids.  Also good for a big group.  It is very loud, but that is nice when your kids are screaming!  The kids menu is nice too.  We got the bottomless fries right away and it was a cheap nice appetizer.  The freckled lemonade is the BEST!", "business_id": "4pZeC9W0EIiBTOJMnwG2vw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-hwN2juKYn-KTxa2WBYLnw", "review_id": "dOG0pFjuZ9OgtgKVaswuWA", "text": "This is close to a four star restaurant as far as burger places go.  It is part burger joint and part sports bar.  It is a bit too busy for me with all the \"flare\" on the walls or whatever you want to call it.  The food is always hot, flavorful and excellently presented.  Prices are inexpensive and reasonable.  Restaurant is very clean including the bathrooms.  Staff has always been terrific.  I can do without the Birthday song.  Hate that.\nThe burgers seem to have gone downhill a bit.  Not as large as they used to be.   Still good flavor.   The salads are smaller now too.   A friend of ours was accommodated very well recently by their manager for a meal that was subpar.   Hats off for that.  Ultimately they need to bring their food back to where it once was.", "business_id": "4pZeC9W0EIiBTOJMnwG2vw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m4NferyTRm2Z_DfCvAxhbg", "review_id": "dzKFiRA190m0qiuYX8tBjA", "text": "Everything that is wrong with chain restaurants. First clue: robotically cheerful drones wearing baseball hats and headsets to greet you. Next: table buried under menus, special offer flyers, rewards card app, etc.  Then: food choices. I have nothing against red meat. Love burgers. But if you want to know why America has become the most obese country look no further. Unlimited fries with every sandwich? Really?  Bottomless rootbeer float. Oink oink. There is enough sodium in this food to melt the January ice on Lake Monona.", "business_id": "4pZeC9W0EIiBTOJMnwG2vw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ClPrkKSD-P3EItATSN_29A", "review_id": "jRCOCamzo_SoVGyYtaB8oA", "text": "Really bland tasting food, and annoying atmosphere, as well as annoying staff. The food has nothing unique about it. I wish the fries were good so \"bottomless fries\" meant something to me. The table we sat at was REALLY close to another table (there is a row of crammed tables) and the people next to us were eavesdropping the entire time. Quite uncomfortable, but the only seating available. They brought out an entirely wrong burger to me, but gave me a $20 giftcard since they messed up, so that was cool.", "business_id": "4pZeC9W0EIiBTOJMnwG2vw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-59qOh8zgPmc4qsqZ2XTEg", "review_id": "cUMsGokjcSL7bXJT7JYw2g", "text": "Brought the wife and kids here on a Sunday night.  We were seated within 5 minutes or so.   Although the lobby was empty, it turned out nearly all of the tables in the dining room were full.\n\nAs another reviewer said, this place feels loud and chaotic, even on a Sunday night.  It was difficult for the waiter to hear my wife and kids' orders; it seriously felt like a school cafeteria (noise-wise). Not relaxing at all; I cant imagine what it sounds like on a Friday or Saturday night. The acoustics just aren't good in here; maybe carpet and/or a different booth layout would help.\n\nFood was good and reasonably priced.  Came out pretty quickly. Server did a pretty good job, but seemed a little stressed out like he had too many tables.\n\nI might come back, but I really don't look forward to all the noise.", "business_id": "4pZeC9W0EIiBTOJMnwG2vw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T-BG6W9KNIVxAVuTEhnUYg", "review_id": "glILPTHVq0XUzEUFgyT1mg", "text": "Staff was very young and lacked a sense of professionalism on any level and it was obvious there is a lack of leadership.  \nWas a busy evening, the wait was reasonable though at about 15 minutes for three of us.\nShortly after being seated a young guest at another booth got sick on the floor.  Our server, who was taking our order, immediately made a big dramatic scene about how she couldn't see stuff like that and ran off to the back.\nWe then watched no less than 10 staff (not an exaggeration) walk by/over/around the prominent mess with no effort given to cleaning it up or acknowledgement to the guests around it.  Finally a young man with a mop bucket full of dirty kitchen water showed up to mop up the mess...  No thought given to the fact that it's a biohazard in a restaurant and obviously having no training in how to handle the situation.\nHe then parked the mop bucket in the dining room next to us (splashing the disgusting mix onto the wall) while having a loud conversation with another staff member about it.  He came back a few minutes later with a bucket of pungent bleach water and towel to hand wipe the floor and, using the same cloth, the seats and table top.  \nOur server did eventually come back and let us know that she did put our order in.  Another server then stopped by to tell us how it reminded her of a scene in a movie where a bunch of kids puked after trying tobacco chew... I really can't make this up.  It was an experience that I will never forget.\nThe food?  My burger was average, but not bad and my wife's clam strips were inoffensive but rather flavorless.  Our daughters spaghetti was predictably bland.\nI will be in no hurry to go back.", "business_id": "4pZeC9W0EIiBTOJMnwG2vw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_xf2ECTRftPV4bzK4mGYEg", "review_id": "6lDn4V2l3Szi-AtdQNEFaA", "text": "Conveniently located, we hit this place on occasion for a meal where no one can decide where to go.  It's not bad, but the menu is bereft of anything under a zillion calories, which generally leaves me eating soup. Burgers/fries are the rule of the day, but for the love of god, stop the birthday singing.\nForget the drinks- they're ridiculously expensive.", "business_id": "4pZeC9W0EIiBTOJMnwG2vw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NCw4AAd-YR0nJt52mDsfVA", "review_id": "TLPss2rDwI1OJU88jn2TQw", "text": "Not too bad, but I have to said If I have to pay the same money to go there again I guess not . Service was poor . Food was ok .", "business_id": "4pZeC9W0EIiBTOJMnwG2vw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "58bdEa9qcF33rEMOTtgI-w", "review_id": "gnTGSwJxan4RzxMmKIrvXg", "text": "Poor service, noisy, but pretty good food.", "business_id": "4pZeC9W0EIiBTOJMnwG2vw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pSjrigycd4f0eEeUPDWdtA", "review_id": "nrarRpMOodT_GT8pll2vJg", "text": "Let's go to red robin they said.  They have really good burgers they said.  So I went there and got a bacon cheddar burger.  The waitress asked if I would like some pink or no pink.  I replied medium-rare (because beef is cooked rare, medium rare, medium, medium well, or well done).  Her reply was of course, not a problem.  We can get a lot of pink for ya.  Apparently the message got lost in the kitchen as my medium-rare burger arrived very well done and charred to a crisp with dark brown meat throughout the center and black meat (carbon) on the edge.  \n\nIf a burger place cannot distinguish between very well done and medium rare, they suck.  \n\nI'll give them one extra star for serving hot french fries, though they were very bland.\n\nCrappy burgers, a front of house not communicating with the back of house, and bland fries.  Definitely not coming back.", "business_id": "4pZeC9W0EIiBTOJMnwG2vw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ziv4MARYOtKms1sW_UD6EQ", "review_id": "ToGAjD8ACVBwQB2YNxeCjw", "text": "This is an inexpensive way to eat out with the family. We got here often and mostly get good service. We use their Red Royalty card to save money. Often we end up getting an entree for free! It is clean and everyone can find something they like. Managers are responsive when there is an issue.", "business_id": "4pZeC9W0EIiBTOJMnwG2vw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rO2RGw6IhE-YuQos7egvEQ", "review_id": "VQYfuCqfiddH1Ni02pMFFw", "text": "Bill our server was terrible!!!!!!!!!!!!!", "business_id": "4pZeC9W0EIiBTOJMnwG2vw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "fuC6QljX34H4yyC91-WpNA", "text": "I can't believe I'm rating this 3-stars, but I am. \n\nI met some very good friends here for their son's 11th birthday party; he insisted on Red Robin. I was hesitant, but willing to give it a try.\n\nOur group of 10 was seated at a large table; service was friendly and efficient. I ordered the grilled chicken salad, along with a Samuel Adams. The salad was actually quite good - the chicken was tender and tasty, the greens were fresh, and the veggies crisp and tasty. \n\nTotal bill came to just under $15 (I also ordered a Diet Coke along the way).\n\nThis wouldn't be my first choice for dinner, but it wasn't bad.", "business_id": "4pZeC9W0EIiBTOJMnwG2vw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SjtFaQfqGZ3QrqEjDGPqnA", "review_id": "BFy8sb-xi0XObuBYjiSlmA", "text": "Sloooooowwwwwwwww. Couldn't believe how long it took to be served below mediocre food.", "business_id": "4pZeC9W0EIiBTOJMnwG2vw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5SzPVOBJKKftliHSZq5Q3w", "review_id": "PU6A0W-xUJASNfmG6N75Eg", "text": "I do really like RR for the kids.  Lots to look at.  They like to \"play\" with the games. I got the Blue Ribbon Burger- very good.  I also love the bottomless fries- we always get them right away.  Speaking of fries they need to go back the basket fries and not the the metal containers.  These containers are WAY to fancy for Red Robin.  \nMy husband who is a vegetarian also liked there burgers that you can sub with a veggie burger- he likes the Burning love.\nThe con... the service is slow.  They really need to work on the service.", "business_id": "4pZeC9W0EIiBTOJMnwG2vw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5XQw3XSU7BFYocUVsflcaQ", "review_id": "ud-PLNH9tEFshTS_j9mWJA", "text": "Typical burger and beer place.  Food is pretty good.  Service was great!", "business_id": "4pZeC9W0EIiBTOJMnwG2vw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "73UKIKQynHCUS14kayjptA", "review_id": "3nZeVzxDtFTYMTHWzv0gnw", "text": "I had not taken my family to RR in quite some time.  Everyone was in the mood for burgers so it seemed like a good fit for a relatively inexpensive Friday night dinner.  Pulling in the parking lot I was surprised at the lack of business - that should have been my first clue.  We were seated promptly and our drink order was taken.  Then we waited.  And waited.  Finally our drinks arrived and our order was taken.  We ordered a small appetizer and bowl of soup with our meals.  Again, we waited.  Our appetizer finally arrived - but no soup.  It was mediocre, and sadly, the best food we would have that evening.\n\nOur entrees arrived shortly after.  It was then my husband asked if he could have his bowl of soup.  Soon after the waitress arrived with a half filled bowl.  It almost looked as though it had been full at one point, then dumped out.\n\nThe fries were cold on all our meals.  The burger I ordered well done, was extremely pink. I did not bother to ask for it to be corrected because at this point the whole experience was quite laughable.  More than halfway through our entrees, a gentlemen in what appeared to be a manager's uniform, came to the table with a bowl of soup asking if it was ours.  My husband laughed and told him, \"No, I already got this half full bowl.\"\n\nA few moments later I bit into something hard, like bone, in my burger.  At that point I was disgusted - and done.  I would have told the waitress that the food (and service) was awful, but we were never asked.  When she brought the bill she said she had taken the soup off the bill since it was only a 1/2 bowl.  So my husband's comment must have at least made it back to her, yet there was no apology for it, nor the fact that he had to ask for it and received it after his entr\u00e9e.\n\n$58.00 for 3 people, lackluster/slow service and terrible food?  No thanks RR.  We won't be back.", "business_id": "4pZeC9W0EIiBTOJMnwG2vw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "13XTZwRHFLGjAdpN3YCm5Q", "review_id": "iYWRzLpMufNY7JW4zoeBiA", "text": "So I recall hearing a story on NPR about a reviewer in LA who reviewed all the restaurants on one particular street. It took a couple years because of the diversity and number of places on that street, but eventually he got to all of them. That sounded like a fun project to undertake, so I thought I'd do the same. Picking which street in Madison was kind of difficult, especially since you can stay driving on the same road and it'll change names like 4 or 5 times. I decided to pick one such road: Monona Dr which turns into Attwood Ave, which turns into Willy Street. There are so many great places on this road, some of which are already favorites, but others that I need to get around to visiting and reviewing. Now the journey begins....\n\nIt was a snowy December Sunday afternoon when I visited this Red Robin. The snow kept a lot of people away, but the place was still about a third filled. I was greeted and seated promptly. I've been to Red Robins before and I like to think of them as an easy place to go when my sister is in town visiting with her kids. Kids seem welcome here (they even can get a balloon) and since it's already a loud place, I don't mind when my niece and nephew act up (to say I'm not a kid person would be a great understatement). The burgers here are good with fun toppings. My go to is the A1 peppercorn burger which may rival Bob's Bad Breath Burger from the Weary Traveler when it comes to giving you bad breath afterwards. The onion bun along with the crispy onions on top definitely leaves you reaching for some gum after dinner. If you are feeling gluttonous, the never ending refills of steak fries can fill you up. When they are fresh and hot, they are pretty tasty, but if you are looking for crispy fries, this isn't the place for you. They had some boozy ice cream shakes on the menu that looked interesting, but I'm not in the mood for shakes in winter. Overall it's a decent place for burgers and fries if you don't mind that it's loud, there's tons of pop culture crap all over the walls, and that it's a chain. A solid 3 stars.", "business_id": "4pZeC9W0EIiBTOJMnwG2vw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "42B9aoGlE9x08DsseQieSQ", "review_id": "X3bxrRq1CRnY6SkjdiAtxA", "text": "Very terrible service, waitress did not khow what she was doing. Did not state her name, walked by us twice with out asking if we needed anything. Someone else brought our food, we had to get up ourselves to get napkins. Someone by the name of Justin apologized, who was he? Then someone else came up by the name of Joey{who was he???} and said drinks are on us, unfortunately both burgers have been taken off for our Birthday's. Really un-proffesional. they could have put them back on our card's. The worst Birthday burger ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!", "business_id": "4pZeC9W0EIiBTOJMnwG2vw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "USMvkyKUVCnJGtyMPHmfrA", "review_id": "tOub_GR-Yq1N7wFWCN7d6Q", "text": "Is good hamburger!! But my low point is for the service. We wait during 10 minutes or more and never receive any waitress. We complaint with the manager a she was very good cuatomer service!!", "business_id": "4pZeC9W0EIiBTOJMnwG2vw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ffa864LL90s6oxImKPI7pw", "review_id": "0dKHjiCaevCdz6KajLbeTg", "text": "Went here for a Birthday party.\nNot our first visit, not our first choice.\nExtremely overpriced, underwhelming food.  $15 for a meh burger?  Yup.", "business_id": "4pZeC9W0EIiBTOJMnwG2vw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eQSj2Pg6zlybas4UfipmrQ", "review_id": "LWqVoriziTn8YHL8aklFsA", "text": "Red Robin is a good place if you want a hamburger that's a step above your typical fast food drive up joint. They are similar to Culvers but doesn't offer you that \"home quality\" kind of experience. \n\nI typically get the Bleu Ribbon with some pink. I like the fried onion straws they add to the burger as well as this chipotle spread they use after toasting their buns. Mix that with the burger, BBQ sauce and bleu cheese and you've got a great tasting large juicy burger. I sometimes have to cut it in half because it's hard to take a bite out of. The burger comes with a side of endless steak fries they are often cooked to perfection. They are one of the few places that offers onion rings, however, as much as I love me some rings, I do not care much for theirs. The onions they use are extremely thick making it hard to bit into. I have often times ended up just eating the breading and putting the onions to the side. They are onion rings! This doesn't make any sense! They need to slice their onions thinner. As of now, I do not believe they are editable. \n\nMy other negative is presentation. The Bleu Ribbon has a lot going on so I realized that sometimes the burger can get messy. However, there have been times where my burger has come out looking like it went through a tornado. Lettuce falling everyone, too much BBW sauce, bleu cheese thrown on. The presentation needs to get better. I've experienced this at two different Red Robins. Also, I've also noticed that within the last year, they've cut back on the amount of steak fries they give you. Since they are bottomless it makes really no difference but I've definitely seen a change. \n\nThat being said, I would rate Red Robbi as being more than just an \"A-OK\" burger joint but they are far from a \"4+ star\" quality kind of joint. I do like the atmosphere. They have a few game machines, TV's, bar, background music and great classic pictures hanging on the walls that are great for helping to start a conversation ( say you're on a first date?). The art and photography they use to decorate the place I believe adds a lot of character and \"spunk\". \n\nThey do get very busy on weekends so expect a wait for a table and for your food but from my experience, it has never been extremely long. Wait staff has been good for me as well. \n\nOverall, they are a solid burger place. A bit pricey but I do think they are good. \n\nOh, one more thing, if you're dieting,....The Bleu Ribbon is 1,001 calories and fries are close to 500 calories!!! (According to my \"Lose it!\" app - they could be wrong but I also believe this is an extremely high calorie meal)", "business_id": "4pZeC9W0EIiBTOJMnwG2vw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I7n_-Xq5N8KKvu69sZS-hA", "review_id": "jdGH5VCkTXyoWgviZDL44A", "text": "If I could have given today's experience negative stars, I would have.\n\nThe food was average. Nothing beyond what you can get anywhere else in this city. What takes places like this to another level is the service and the ambiance. This is what took Red Robin straight into the toilet.\n\nFrom the moment we walked in, this place felt different. I've been here off and on for years, but there was a weird vibe in the air. I knew it was going to be a memorable visit after the hostess asked if we were \"going to need a high chair for that?\" while gesturing at our 9 month old daughter.\n\nWe were seated fairly quickly, which was nice, and our server seemed average, didn't tell us about anything new, didn't ask us if it was our first time at Red Robin (usually they do, and it wasn't, but still, try a little), and didn't bring us any silverware or napkins. Took our drink order, took our order, and left.\n\nShe knew we had a baby with us, and knew that she had just taken an order from the table of 8 behind us, and didn't bother to consider bringing the fruit cup for our daughter or my wife and I a basket of fries ahead of time since we'd be waiting a bit due to the large ticket in queue ahead of us. She didn't even bother checking on our drink situations in the meantime. Just went all ghost and ignored us.\n\nIn this meantime, my wife and I are entertaining our daughter and looking and watching around us. She notices the manager checking in with other tables and rolling her eyes a bit after a few exchanges with customers. I notice a few scoffs and eye-rolls among the staff, and start to get bothered by how the staff is acting like this job is beneath them.\n\nAnother server brings us our food. I had asked for a side of sauce that doesn't show up, but she gets it promptly. I had asked for no tomato on the burger, but was talked over so she must not have heard it. No big deal.\n\nWe go to serve some fruit to our daughter, but we still don't have any silverware or napkins, so we ask and some are brought reasonably promptly. And set right in front of our 9 month old daughter. Not the brightest of plans to set metal forks and knives in front of any small child, but especially one who is currently fussing a bit at not having any food.\n\nAt no point does the manager come by to check on us. Our server barely says another word to us after handing us the bill. They coasted this entire time, why did I expect them to suddenly make any effort? Because I thought they would want us to come back.\n\nI'm of the belief that if you think your job is beneath you, then you should prove it. You never know who is watching or who you're serving, and who may be able to help you get out of the job that you don't really like. I mean, there are so many places to get a mediocre burger, you may as well offer above and beyond service to make it stand out.\n\nI guess when even the manager is rolling her eyes at customers, the rest of the staff begins to believe that kind of behavior is acceptable.", "business_id": "4pZeC9W0EIiBTOJMnwG2vw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kj18hvJRPLepZPNL7ySKpg", "review_id": "sem13wqsmIiPer1IA1IGzA", "text": "We've been customers for years, and this is a great place to go for wine. The owners not only know their stock, once they get to know you they always have a recommendation for you. It's also a cigar bar with an extensive selection. \n\nI've found some lovely wines here. When I want an absolutely excellent bottle of wine for a special occasion, this is the place I go.", "business_id": "6Y_Y3Nzzf9FsjyXtjIll7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lRnnWxXc97zYvJZI62ejZQ", "review_id": "mhWxRnv5i9RjRwissDk2-A", "text": "Great place in Madison to find top notch wines and cigars.  The cigar humidor is huge with a fantastic selection.  And when you find the one you want, sit down, light it up and enjoy!  About the only place in Madison you can do that at.  They also have some really nice tasting events where you can try out a variety of wine, scotch and cigars.", "business_id": "6Y_Y3Nzzf9FsjyXtjIll7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "P9Clcg_-4W4OKj4R2NDfVA", "review_id": "88RTL9xb8ckp-ahQKqIczw", "text": "Probably THE best place to get cigars in the area. I've only been here twice, but I will definitely be going here again soon. They know their stuff and are very helpful. After a short chat about what types of cigars I've had the recommendations came flowing. There's a huge selection, so if you do know what you're looking for they will probably have it.", "business_id": "6Y_Y3Nzzf9FsjyXtjIll7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kOMhhbFBBBthwLfup9ZjPg", "review_id": "UkIyOH2mzSYgxWQSlPAaGQ", "text": "This place is really hit or miss for me. I really want to like them, as there aren't a lot of cigar bar options in the Madison area, but they've got issues.\n\nThey have a *huge* selection of cigars in their well-stocked, well-maintained humidor, which is fantastic (as well as recommendations, if you're not sure what you're in the mood for.) \n\nThere's also comfortable seating in addition to the bar if you'd like to hang out and enjoy your cigar and a drink. In addition, they also host wine, cigar, and other tasting events that are well-attended.\n\nThe only thing I can't get over are the bizarre hours. They're open until 7pm Tuesday-Friday, 5pm on Saturdays, and closed Sundays and Mondays.\n\nFor me (and a huge number of my social circle,) cigars are a relaxing, social experience, not a rushed errand, like I'm picking up milk and eggs at the grocery. \n\nAs a small business owner myself, I respect another's need to set their hours as they see fit, but with the Tasting Room's business hours as they are, I'm rarely able to make it over there on weekdays, and lack of weekend evening hours nix that possibility as well.\n\nI'd like to give them at least four stars, but it doesn't matter if you have the best-stocked humidor in the Midwest if it's difficult to access it.", "business_id": "6Y_Y3Nzzf9FsjyXtjIll7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "LQWlBt00QZrvn7McdS_Z_g", "review_id": "38NnZzv0jNmfnyr6dQEAYA", "text": "Felly's Flowers was great to work with. I had them deliver a bouquet of flowers and a mylar balloon to my sister-in-law, sameday, for her birthday.\n\nAll of the ladies I spoke with on the phone were extremely sweet and helpful. I even called the next day to confirm delivery. They were able to give me an exact time of delivery and tell me that  they handed it to a live person. Perfect!\n\nOnly four stars because I haven't had a chance to visit the storefront yet.", "business_id": "GqJI2nG2cfjCnxEBksIbrg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QuMT7lhGGII-kkMufCDWRQ", "review_id": "2I06ulu2o7fhwfnlT6D4GQ", "text": "I'm in Boston and had a gift basket and flowers sent to my GF's Madison hotel. I asked Felly's to replace the generic card that typically accompanies flowers with my handwritten card, which I'd overnighted to them. \n\nNot only did they handle my request with grace, they also stylishly put the card inside the wrapped basket itself and put up with my phone calls asking if everything was going according to plan.  They also added the flowers as a last-minute request and didn't overcharge me for it . . . overall great people to work with!!", "business_id": "GqJI2nG2cfjCnxEBksIbrg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y8-i8Gq-5d04F7Z47bQmkA", "review_id": "7S3GhNpNfDdcMlX0B7jMrw", "text": "Flowers are overpriced and usually dead within a day.  Talk about a ripoff.  I realized that I need to go to Metcalf's for decent flowers in Madison.", "business_id": "GqJI2nG2cfjCnxEBksIbrg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3cb3HUuUsTrC4c3jadXotg", "review_id": "eAuYQotAN3DJ6XQLs77X1w", "text": "Called direct to the flower shop after picking an arrangement that was listed on their website. Person was very professional who took my order. They were able to deliver the same day too! My Mother-in-law was very happy - she sent a picture of what we order- flowers looked fresh, with a nice assortment of flowers. Highly recommend this florist. (Order was placed from Delaware).", "business_id": "GqJI2nG2cfjCnxEBksIbrg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jqTcjsslNNOVu7-ks4OA0w", "review_id": "0GeHEzFFRZ70iqZoqZhrRg", "text": "Not impressed, ordered flowers for a friends bday and they were not available at university ave location, so had to pick them up in monona, which is fine, I wanted a specific flower, so when I got to the monona store, the flowers which had already been paid for were very different (much much smaller bouquet) than what I was told I'd be getting, after questioning the cashier, i was told that was what you get for the price I'd paid, poor customer service, the cashier knew I wasn't happy but didn't seem to care.", "business_id": "GqJI2nG2cfjCnxEBksIbrg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MXCrLIjpuLM5l9GJUyXpxg", "review_id": "nDZ7a_1Ttzz3RLXGBuQ6Qg", "text": "Horrible service, old flowers.  Tons of swearing and screaming coming from the back room, very unprofessional.", "business_id": "GqJI2nG2cfjCnxEBksIbrg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C-TaS4JvjHDUzrwsuSLSPA", "review_id": "GDt2y1efsR01H7RTsxXvbw", "text": "I was in town for business and got back to my hotel around 7PM (dinner time). Having work to do for my client, I decided that I would order food to be delivered to my room and chinese food sounded great! \n\nI ordered General Tso's Chicken, a small Pork Lo Mein, and the fried dumplings. I thought I was in for a treat as I don't often get the chance to have chinese food. Little did I know, that the food about to be delivered from Taste of China @ 5415B Monona Dr, Monona, WI was horrible.\n\nThe chicken smelled a little different, but when i tasted it I could tell that it had been left out on the counter for hours instead of being in a cooler prior to preparation. The pork lo mein was OK, so I ate some of it and the dumplings were edible.\n\nThe next day, I was sick all day. I called the resteraunt and complained when I got back to the hotel and they offered to replace my order. No way was I going to go for round two of the food poisoning game. Instead I told them that I would be posting this review and reporting them to the health department. DO NOT EAT THERE!! YOU WILL BE VERY SORRY THAT YOU DID!!", "business_id": "2aai1pIfThxDTTD_WwXHeA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_5a0NzA5ES16VdW-0_q8Tg", "review_id": "dOJSy2BPw_tYer7FvXpeqg", "text": "You need a good Chinese delivery wherever you go. This has become ours, in Madison. \n\nWe tried 3 or 4 others - including Rubys - and none of them could pass our litmus: it must be able to produce a decent General Tso's Chicken that isn't too sweet or gooey with a modicum of heat, the egg rolls must be fried in clean oil and we should never see canned vegetables. \n\nSo far, they have satisfied. The General Tso's is by far better than anything we have come across in Madison - and no, the chicken has not been spoiled for us. The battered coating before fry is not too heavy and the sauce has a little bit of heat. Personally I would like more chilis, but I realize that is an acquired taste. \n\nMu Shui style pork with plum sauce and pancakes has been fine, not dry and overcooked, and no sight of canned vegetables. Cold sesame noodles were the lightly dressed vinegar kind, not the peanut butter sauce kind. But they were fresh, not gloopy. Looking forward to trying other dishes on the menu but so far, it's been good. This has made us very happy, since we have always enjoyed Asian cuisines wherever we have lived (San Francisco, New York) and Madison seemed to have been devoid of decent Cantonese/Hunan/Szechuan style Chinese food. \n\nSure, it isn't Wu Leng Yi but it is quite adequate for those long work days when you get home and just don't want to cook. Delivery is always within 20 minutes even though they say 40.", "business_id": "2aai1pIfThxDTTD_WwXHeA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aYlJgzW3bexdBQstno0SUA", "review_id": "_hX0Hv8gCbQauNPxOHy_BA", "text": "Taste China (as their sign says) is our stand-by for Chinese. Programmed into our cell phone and it is ready by the time we drive by on our way home.", "business_id": "2aai1pIfThxDTTD_WwXHeA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_a5nPyDCEKGkA7v0M2DoAw", "review_id": "BMKgL48uxjsUGK4u4iFzQA", "text": "Huh, so we're reviewing libraries now? OK, I'm game.\n\nFirst, this is the Pinney branch - it doesn't say that in the header.\n\nWhat can I say? Public libraries are awesome and this one is no exception. There are thousands of books, plus magazines, video, audio and even tools (did you know you can check out tools?) all for free. There are plenty of places to sit, tables if you're trying to get work done, and computers for public use. There's also a big meeting room where they hold a nice variety of interesting events. There are several themed book displays around the library, which is nice when I wander in just looking for something, anything, to read. I think my favorite feature, though, is the hold service: you can request any item from any library in roughly half of the state, and it will be delivered to this library in short order. I know, it's a common library service these days, but have you ever stopped to think about how amazingly helpful it really is? And for free!\n\nMy only disappointment is that the circulation desk staff are pretty consistently unfriendly. Rarely rude, never incompetent, just very few smiles and no unnecessary words. I hope they like their jobs more than they seem to!\n\nThings I have seen at this library:\n- Art work from my kid's school and several other area schools\n- Kids knitting\n- Bats & snakes\n- Kids reading to dogs", "business_id": "QIwnZALGRNSR2HvOzjyDlw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "13XTZwRHFLGjAdpN3YCm5Q", "review_id": "JDHGOozlFMh1HjE3z5uCow", "text": "This is my local library branch, so I felt the need to give it some love on Yelp. The place is everything a good library should be. Friendly librarians. Well stocked. Fast service when picking up books/movies. Decent community computers to use. Plenty of spaces to plug in a laptop and free wifi. They even have a scanner which was super helpful to me when I needed to send some documents and no longer had access to one at my job. Printing is 5cents a page and is pretty much on the honor system. \n\nThe walls are decorated with kids artwork from the local schools. There is a meeting room in the back that groups can use for get togethers. \n\nMy only critique is that because it's so busy, the parking lot can get pretty full. Not really an issue in the summer when people are walking/biking here, but in the winter when more cars are being used and giant snow drifts are taking up spaces, it can be tight.", "business_id": "QIwnZALGRNSR2HvOzjyDlw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tJmbxm8xHYHjFJoZRQ4ufA", "review_id": "gJLex0LbrYZw8IG55jd9fA", "text": "Cheap, tasty noodle concoctions are served up in decent-sized portions in this apparently national chain.  With most everything available vegetarian, the low prices and friendly service at this little strip-mall establishment made my lunch memorable.  When will Noodles & Company come to California, where I live?", "business_id": "jGU7WGOM2qUHofLKZAFAIg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_5a0NzA5ES16VdW-0_q8Tg", "review_id": "dxe5tzUD5_dX0umki0L3YQ", "text": "Just mediocre. Essentially it's a pasta version of Panera. Which means strip mall dining with premeasured components. \n\nPad Thai style noodles with tofu lacked flavor - the pre-measured sauce was already weak to begin with. Vegetables and tofu were fresh, though. \n\nA bowl of \"spicey\" penne pasta in an also bland tomato sauce with cheese and herbs needed seasoning. \n\nThere are better and cheaper choices for all the regional elements just down the street, so may as well try those out instead.", "business_id": "jGU7WGOM2qUHofLKZAFAIg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CC4g_0ZVz3P_0He6p4uIQA", "review_id": "fNlp7h3eRtJYQCy1kx7ZdA", "text": "Gross.  Went to Noodles for lunch on a Saturday, place was not busy.\n\nBathroom was disgusting.  Dirty floor and wet.  No paper towels.  Smelled.\n\nPlates and bowls (all of them) were chipped.  Not sanitary.", "business_id": "jGU7WGOM2qUHofLKZAFAIg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VmjDXbu4oRseDwsLW9Qe1w", "review_id": "wzF_8c8i5QYTYgO1yDch3Q", "text": "The service was spot on. I was taking my food to go and they got my order right along with a place setting. So no eating with my fingers this time; which is a nice change.\n\nI use to always get the mac and cheese with extra cheese an extra meat. It was my one guilty....really guilty pleasure in my stop over here. For some reason it just was not hitting the spot with me. It use to hae this really creamy cheese sauce that went with it and of course topped with shredded cheese. \n\nI got back to my hotel, putting the bag of yum on the floor board with the heat blasted to make sure my yum stayed warm and gooey....but then...I get back to my room open up the lit to start the hunt for my goo...where was it!!!!! Frankly it was nowhere to be found. That is right, it is as if they boiled some elbow macaroni slapped it in a bowl, threw some meat and cheese on the top and called it a day.\n\nSo disappointing that I skipped my mac an cheese and moved on to the rice krispy hunk that I got; which was hard as a rock. Very disappointing. The good news is it kept me from wracking up an insane amount of calories because frankly it just was not worth it.", "business_id": "jGU7WGOM2qUHofLKZAFAIg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-ZSPer3Fb79GxWLUIq7Dfw", "review_id": "lb_yNbc0VwjEuE0ydxaFoQ", "text": "I won't be returning. Today, I picked up an order for my friend and I. They read back the order and it was exactly what it should be, but when I got to work, they had not put a rice krispie bar in even though they charged us for it. Additionally, my Japanese Pan noodle bowl left much to be desired. The carrots were uncooked (even though they were supposed to be) and \"topped with cilantro\" means one slimy spring of cilantro with 2 leaves on it. My friend's pasta was burnt. Burnt! While I like Noodles & Company in general, this location is lacking.", "business_id": "jGU7WGOM2qUHofLKZAFAIg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j0mqCBlZemMaYw7tsDQ3dA", "review_id": "CMrH4dXjH2q0mjS1uI3szg", "text": "I always use the on-line ordering. Simple and easy. Cuts down on wait time. I dig their thai curry soup. Nice and zesty.", "business_id": "jGU7WGOM2qUHofLKZAFAIg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GiZkrFCzBSrdbpIsI7Rvzg", "review_id": "FukCadlom12cnGXp-EoVkw", "text": "Preatty good we go between games or whenever we tired of out schedule and no willing to cook it's always good service", "business_id": "jGU7WGOM2qUHofLKZAFAIg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kj18hvJRPLepZPNL7ySKpg", "review_id": "76aq8040YAi9KQcEJS1N5g", "text": "I know people are crazy for Culver's. It's an ok place for a custard, but I don't get the butter burger thing. Every meal I've eaten there just hasn't set well on my stomach--especially the \"walleye\" sandwich. I even tried a salad in an attempt to find something healthy. The lettuce was wilted and what chicken they had on top was uninspired and as dry as a shoe.   I'll keep trying, though. I haven't had any of their soups, and if these are good I'm willing to rethink this review a bit. \n\nI will say they are very awesome with kids and generous with the free little dishes of custard for them.", "business_id": "FiP9q_YD5vgxu_Sflo5oZw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nmDcdE8LvcJ0vFy9jmctOA", "review_id": "MBu49T5t8Bn-OJ8qZLyjww", "text": "First of all, this is Culvers.  I love the mushroom and swiss burger, delicious, I crave it and I am not a fast food person!   They custards are to die for and I am glad that I do not live by a culvers because I would probably try to eat there every day!  I love their food, service has always been great here!", "business_id": "FiP9q_YD5vgxu_Sflo5oZw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e4e-IyxRdWBO0Ak88yyacw", "review_id": "Hl-_EhhwUI_ZMQo5pan-rA", "text": "Every Wisconsin fatty loves a good butterburger, we all know that, but what sets this Culvers apart from the others is the fact that its hands down the best one in Madison, and maybe even Wisconsin. The food is always hot,fresh,well prepared,and served quickly and politely. The other thing is its cleanliness. Its restrooms are always very clean and smell good, and the tables are quickly bussed and wiped down to make room for the next customer. The floors are kept immaculate, and you will never see a mess on the floor or at the condiment station. I think this is because the owner takes great pride in his resteraunt, and is always there. I know this because I live close and eat here 3 times a week, and he's always there. Most of the staff has worked there for a long time as well, and are good at their job. This place is the blueprint of what a Culvers should be,and a shining star among the companys resteraunts.", "business_id": "FiP9q_YD5vgxu_Sflo5oZw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "omOnbJjKaJUkvYi3reIB9w", "review_id": "1KVl3CUOk8MGLJMpu_JLuQ", "text": "It's Culvers, what else can I say. \nI love the place. Best fast food for the price.\n\nThis particular Culver's is getting a review because of how great it is. There is something about this location that stands above the rest and I can not put my finger on it. better tasting food, better frozen yogurt, better specials every day...I just don't know. It is just great.\n\nI have to also add in that this location is always busy. Always busy! Cars coming onto the road busy, so this must mean I'm not the only person that thinks this Culver's location is extremely awesome.", "business_id": "FiP9q_YD5vgxu_Sflo5oZw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RvweNJFVkR3ttkWsIBy7nQ", "review_id": "tt7hQX5H5DUtIeHaF7Vx5g", "text": "This location always has good specials but their daily flavors are seriously lacking.  Orange Dreamsicle? S'more?  Blueberry?  Eh.  Give me something spectacular!  If they are not going to be complicated then please tell your staff to be knowledgeable.  I have asked questions about the ingredients and been told, more than once, that they did not know.  We are not talking complicated questions.  Does the blueberry have whole fruit or is it folded in (kind of like a syrup)?\n\nOtherwise, I like this place.  Typical Culver's.", "business_id": "FiP9q_YD5vgxu_Sflo5oZw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ffa864LL90s6oxImKPI7pw", "review_id": "rG7lP_Gu91Uljqc7JJBNEw", "text": "Love me some Culver's!  The burgers rock, the cheese turds & onion rings are fab, and the fish fry is REALLY good!  And, let's not even talk about the malts!  OMG, sooooo gooooood!", "business_id": "FiP9q_YD5vgxu_Sflo5oZw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GiZkrFCzBSrdbpIsI7Rvzg", "review_id": "GXIXiyKgPOV6yfIhDyRhng", "text": "great neighborhood staff, the family that runs is  very hardworking serious about their bussiness and satisfying customers. thanks,", "business_id": "FiP9q_YD5vgxu_Sflo5oZw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RvweNJFVkR3ttkWsIBy7nQ", "review_id": "LXTlXnDxIZmE7PB2pMSsyQ", "text": "This review is SOLELY for the flavor Waffle Cone.\n\nBoring.  It has a vanilla custard base with waffle cones and chocolate pieces in it.  First, there was not many piece of chocolate or waffle cone in it.  It was not a fun and interesting mix of add-ins.  \n\nI like their vanilla ice cream, this flavor did nothing for it.", "business_id": "FiP9q_YD5vgxu_Sflo5oZw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RvweNJFVkR3ttkWsIBy7nQ", "review_id": "Tk-8FEIRZoELzYa1B46GHg", "text": "This review is SOLELY for the butter pecan. This flavor is pretty close to the traditional butter pecan. \n\nMy only request is that it was a richer butter flavor. The creaminess just wasn't there. However, a good second place.", "business_id": "FiP9q_YD5vgxu_Sflo5oZw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RvweNJFVkR3ttkWsIBy7nQ", "review_id": "0enCRtPOuGGb9looXbf9XQ", "text": "This review is for Just Drummy.\n\nBoring.  I do not feel like I had many piece of the \"drummy.\"  It was vanilla ice cream with a couple of pieces of waffle cone.  I should have just gotten vanilla and skipped the frustration.", "business_id": "FiP9q_YD5vgxu_Sflo5oZw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GIe3fZlWKtnPXTaGqmwl-A", "review_id": "NS-Ki5tJ78PYMoHLI6YCrw", "text": "I love Culver's as a company, first.  They are solid through and through.  \n\nEach location varies a little, but I think, on the whole, the parent company does enough to keep the franchises in line very well.  I've never been disappointed with any Culver's at which I've eaten.\n\nThis location does everything well.  I work near here, so I go here at least once a week for lunch, and have for probably the last four years.  I have never had a single complaint.  Even when they're busy, they manage to keep the place looking well and getting the food out fast and hot.\n\nThe only knock I could issue against this place is the layout of their parking lot isn't great.  It could get fixed.  If you park on the right-hand side of the lot, you can get stuck in your space if there's a long line at the drive-thru.", "business_id": "FiP9q_YD5vgxu_Sflo5oZw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DOuzoTMa5rJTwERz40uDMA", "review_id": "FDwgEnrgGonVnT4a-MJvKw", "text": "The best fast food I know of. Maybe Chipotle, as well. Staff is always friendly. I'm not from here but this place is very Wisconsin-y to me, in a food way.\n\nGood chili.", "business_id": "FiP9q_YD5vgxu_Sflo5oZw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EoWffFB8hVG13lF0pam0Vw", "review_id": "S10fE0jKs71rtsDMh6utZw", "text": "This place is great! Lots of great stuff, and priced to move. And I mean really, REALLY priced to move. My husband could have spent days in there looking around (his words), and it's great to have a place like this in the community where you can not only drop off leftover supplies and hardware (or countertops, cabinets, doors, windows, sinks, you name it!) that's still useable so that it doesn't go to the landfill, and also for picking up odds and ends for a building or remodeling project. I have a very strong inclination to say that we'll be back!", "business_id": "x9pglBo0UYkfje8ugC1OsQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-lNQ1ZXMbf8JZZYHiMCfrw", "review_id": "uB8XGfT24f8hTe1I1EPDDA", "text": "This place totally rocks. It's like a Menards thrift store. You can get a huge mirror for $10. The selection changes constantly, so if you want to find a treasure, you might need to hunt patiently. There's no website for inventory because things turn around so fast it would just be a waste of the volunteers time. Speaking of which, they are some of the most cheerful people I've ever seen working retail.\n\nI bought a pedestal sink from them with a faucet attached for $30, and I've repainted our bathroom with \"oops\" paint that cost me about $5. We bought tile for the backsplash in our kitchen for $20.\n\nOh yeah, it also feels pretty awesome to not have this stuff end up in a landfill, since there's little wrong with it, other than someone didn't want it anymore. Everyone should check this place out, homeowners, apartment dwellers, artists, woodworkers, interior designers, everyone.", "business_id": "x9pglBo0UYkfje8ugC1OsQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QhyBBR59rKtRyw1qdmKKxA", "review_id": "9BpynyVQH6AfgJA1ZVWcTw", "text": "OK place and i will probably try them again, however, the down side is that their prices are somewhat high and some cases comparable to new stuff on sale at Menards or Home Depot.\nIf you intend to pay more for a good cause, then it is OK, however, if you are looking for a good price on used and reused items, that is tougher to find at the Madison restore.\nI miss the st vincent depaul dig and save, they used to have building materials for good prices and i used to donate to them but they stopped selling building materials.\n\nThe Madison restire also does not carry the same variety as other restore stores, they will actually refuse certain types of items ...\nagain, i will probably stop and visit occasionally, but my expectations of a good deal are much lower.", "business_id": "x9pglBo0UYkfje8ugC1OsQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9XMdJT4FvQ22Qz1vQXFjkw", "review_id": "TeQQUliQDlGUj3cFZsVv5g", "text": "I didn't think this place was as great as the other reviewers did. Yes I believe in the principle of reduce reuse and recycle, however I'm not so willing to reuse 1950s 60s 70s & 80s style home materials as I am those with  actual vintage appeal from the 20s-40s. I was hoping to find the latter but found only the former unfortunately.  There was a small amount of current items available as well.  My husband found some wooden shelves for a good price.  Like any other thrift shop I'm sure it's hit or miss.  It's for a good cause & great for the environment so I would say check it out just in case you might find what you're looking for.", "business_id": "x9pglBo0UYkfje8ugC1OsQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UVp6EOBPEW63CIzejVNjWA", "review_id": "NewX6uzzSzamo6Mr7meIOw", "text": "As much as I am a huge fan of the west side Restore, I am less inclined to sing the praises of the east side store. If you are looking for hardware and bits & pieces, this is your store. Additionally, I've found most things here to be older (the dated kind of older, not the hip sort of vintage...) and of not-so-pristine quality. There are deals to be found, sure, but they are few and far between. \n\nThis place runs on donations, so I'm sure the fact that it's surrounded by older homes plays a big part in the selection. But, I'd still like to see a better modern selection.", "business_id": "x9pglBo0UYkfje8ugC1OsQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9xBQ_omKY-ZAqqYrKZZt4w", "review_id": "9riADD0DZH4aTQIwL80Eqg", "text": "I had a good experience at this nail salon. Everything was pretty standard but clean & tidy. They offer all basic services & they also have shellac nails, which I haven't tried but it's nice that they were up on the trends. The technicians were all male so they had NASCAR on the TV in the pedicure chair area; that was ok but my technician kept turning to look over his shoulder to watch the race, which was a lil annoying. However, he listened when I asked him to be careful with my cuticles, some technicians at other places have actually cut me in the past, and he wasn't skimpy on any portion of the pedicure and manicure, including foot and hand massage. Overall, it was a good experience and reasonably priced and I would go there again. I took off one star because of the NASCAR-watching. :))", "business_id": "0YGTibmwR_D-L5XJxUtmhA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_453mAAT3YhM-AqSY5C-7A", "review_id": "Sp0FXZKDuPTTnDzh8aWUDQ", "text": "Went in to have a shallac manicure replaced.  To remove my previous manicure they used the same file that they use to file your nails down to give you a set of artificial nails.  I now have ridges that were not in my nails before I went in.  I also feel like the man who did my nails was very rude.", "business_id": "0YGTibmwR_D-L5XJxUtmhA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EQneSdGaV0gsh0M0Bb2IRA", "review_id": "UjpZ7HgL8HWce2-9n3bzOw", "text": "Nice people. Not enough staff to accommodate walk-ins that they advertise for. Pretty sure Andy (technician) does not know how to do shellac. Didn't have all the bottled products. But said each product line is different. Placed my hands in the drier and the polish bubbled and my hands began to sting. I said I don't think this right seeing that I've had shellac done before. He said just put the tips of your fingers in. Still in pain I declined to go further and asked to have it removed.", "business_id": "0YGTibmwR_D-L5XJxUtmhA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bDk2XvjJlK8fsiL6C1HpEg", "review_id": "Fxc35iO2SJ3XZQeL7jkhxA", "text": "Grade: C-\n\nI'm not sure what was the most interesting: the local drunks at the bar, my rubbery bluegill fillets or the decor that time forgot or rather, abandoned. Good prices and service.", "business_id": "FIR1SRvSAMNTO3VvNaJn2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "V1U3IdZ9ZYcIzPcHAEKm2g", "review_id": "nbKltptCpnWK_XkDKhaSdg", "text": "If you are looking for a great fishfry this is your place. My husband and I have been going to Toby's for 5 years. We have never had a bad meal. Everything is great. My husband loves the chicken and I haven't had better shrimp than the ones at Tobys and I grew up in Florida.\nIt's family owned and everyone in the family works there.\nWe are there at least twice a week.\nThere is quite a wait on Fridays but it is so worth it.", "business_id": "FIR1SRvSAMNTO3VvNaJn2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "mVw8j637Q7LEG1knNtY8Sg", "text": "Quick and dirty review: Perhaps one of the best fish frys in Madison, featuring Baby Pike, Cod, and Perch.  Decent sides, cheap drinks, decent service, but extremely tiny and easily packed - especially on Friday nights.\n\nDetailed review: the fish fry fanatics crew selected Toby's Supper Club as the target for our taste buds this week.  We were \"warned\" by a co-worker that it was a \"local/townie\" type place, but it didn't deter us.  We ventured out to Toby's, found a parking spot, and muscled our way into the place.\n\nI say \"muscled\" because the place was PACKED.  We arrived at around 7:30pm that evening; we didn't get seated at a table until nearly 10:00pm... It was ridiculously full.  And hot.  Too many people and not enough A/C, for sure!\n\nDespite the packed-to-the-gills nature, we were quickly served by the bartenders.  Talk about \"machines\" - the two folks that were tending the bar were going non-stop, multi-tasking, and never missing a beat.  May not have been the friendliest service, but they were literally giving change while mixing a drink and taking at least 2 additional orders... all at once.  Free pretzels were a nice touch as well.\n\nOh, and did I mention the drinks were cheap?!  Whiskey Old Fashioned Sour: $3.  Beers - dunno, but we drank for 3 hours on $30.  That's good by my book.\n\nThe ordering process is interesting... you'll be sitting/standing at the bar, and out of nowhere will appear a waitress.  She'll take your order and will then grab you when your food and table are both ready.  We ordered: Baby Pike, Cod, and Lake Perch with a side of cheesy hashbrowns.\n\nAs mentioned, the wait was incredibly long - at least 2.5 hours.  But it was worth it.  Our table became available, we were seated, and we enjoyed a pre-dinner salad (nothing fancy, but fresh and tasty), and the customary carrots/celery/radish/green onion bowl of veggies.\n\nThe fish arrived, and wow.  Wow - that's about all I can say.  So wonderful.  Lightly breaded, fried to perfection, and not a single hint of grease.  Served piping hot, to boot.  What we all liked about the fish was the fact that the fish was actually the star - the breading wasn't overdone and it didn't steal any of the thunder from the fish.  \n\nThe hashbrowns were huge and perfectly cooked - dark/crispy brown crust with a perfectly melted cheese blend on top.  Just a hint of grease, but we're picking nits here...\n\nThe bill arrived - $44 for the three of us, including another round of drinks.  Our server, Rhonda, was absolutely stellar as well - she took fantastic care of us, and it turns out that her son and his girlfriend were the bartenders.\n\nSummary: Toby's Supper Club = WIN\n\nFood: 4.5 - 4.75 stars\nService: 4.5 stars\nValue: 4.5 stars\nAtmosphere: 4.5 stars (classic supper club: paneling, dark wood)\nMisc: Dinged slightly for the long wait and sauna-like heat\n\nSummary: It's worth the wait to get fish here on Friday nights.  Just dress comfortably, bring some cash for the bar, and be prepared to wait.", "business_id": "FIR1SRvSAMNTO3VvNaJn2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WOYL3JPWTxaR-290DN1dCw", "review_id": "_aa2lwO5DQloG3pzuu5s3A", "text": "I love this supper club. \n\nI love waiting at the bar drinking a little brandy.  I love that the waitstaff takes your order while you relax at the bar.  \n\nI love the lake perch more than most fish in Madison. \n\nI have never had a bad experience.  Enough said.", "business_id": "FIR1SRvSAMNTO3VvNaJn2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bafakbBFSIkpafZts10TTw", "review_id": "hLPiaehPCX71OlWyINoQag", "text": "Toby's is wonderful.  Family run and super friendly.  Sit at the bar, have a cocktail and get your dinner order in.  When things are ready to roll, the staff will seat you and most often your soup/salad is waiting at the table when you arrive.  The lake perch and the fried chicken are excellent.  Don't miss this place!", "business_id": "FIR1SRvSAMNTO3VvNaJn2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TywxpA4HuMQXkvNYiyTGlA", "review_id": "riGnPT8MenNX1TUCoC7TeQ", "text": "Great food, cheap drinks and super friendly staff.  What's not to like.  The fish fry is awesome and the fried chicken is some of my favorite.  This is my go to place when I'm in Madison.", "business_id": "FIR1SRvSAMNTO3VvNaJn2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "392wZ72h756AKI6WjdvIbg", "review_id": "2Nb2BHr3G8PoPR5EGVKXxQ", "text": "FIrst time at a Supper Club. Tons of fun! Definitely a different experience. Cod is delicious. Two pieces is plenty with all the extras you get (rolls, potato, salad, relish tray...)", "business_id": "FIR1SRvSAMNTO3VvNaJn2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XliQuZsw0DPvcRGdIovhvA", "review_id": "B3Zr9rrQMAX8R58_qamuHQ", "text": "Great lunch. In and out fast and even ice cream included.", "business_id": "FIR1SRvSAMNTO3VvNaJn2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "v3dbIu8qB2FuOJHOv_ZJrA", "review_id": "FyyVjUoV7sS2w89lUbxR7w", "text": "This is one of those kitschy Wisconsin places that I love beyond reason, though the food is average. See my review of Brother's Three for similar sentiments.\n\nWhat's great about Toby's is the environment. It is a dark bar filled with old beer signs and locals, and for this, as well as the service and experience of eating here, I'd give the place five stars if my conscience would allow it.\n\nThere's a procedure to Toby's. You enter and sit at the bar. You order at the bar, and the server comes to get you when your food is ready, and then you are seated.\n\nThe bartenders make a great Old-fashioned, one of the best in the city. \n\nAt your table, you'll find an array of decent goods typical of a supper club: a basket of de-frozen rolls; a plate of celery, carrots, and scallions; again, de-frozen cinnamon rolls for dessert; and breadsticks and butter.\n\nThe best dish on the menu, one that I can't order, is fried chicken. They make it to order. Because of this, it can hold up the meal, which the server will generally alert you about. My friend loves the fried colossal shrimp, which is awesome and also $$$. I generally get the cod, which is good. I doubt any of the fish is fresh, but perhaps on the weekends, it is. \n\nAll meals come with a salad. Get the blue cheese dressing. You can also add blue cheese crumbles. \n\nIf you love fantastic service and Wisconsin kitsch, this is a great joint. Don't expect five-star food, despite the five-star reviews. The prices range from moderate to expensive.", "business_id": "FIR1SRvSAMNTO3VvNaJn2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pyn7JWJS3Q3HX7e3nOSmDw", "review_id": "xYW1IS26xmFeJuqXvXd4zg", "text": "Great food and service! Classic supper club atmosphere. Let me into employee/ regulars bathroom! Definitely a do-again", "business_id": "FIR1SRvSAMNTO3VvNaJn2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nJ_6gzvBj0mF943eWZ0cSw", "review_id": "KYY4btoePniyZaN03TDgUQ", "text": "I loved the whole experience.  Old people like it here too.  Soup was bacon cheeseburger chowder.", "business_id": "FIR1SRvSAMNTO3VvNaJn2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Jv6lq527bHVW1EbrqzZXag", "review_id": "gZ_FXg3YSkpC-y54VlZYkg", "text": "Toby's has one of the best fish fry's around which makes this place SUPER packed on Fridays.  Expect an hour wait as they do not take reservations. We have never had bad food here and we come here 2 - 3x/month. My husband loves the steaks. I usually order a variety of their seafood. We love the supper club effect with the veggies out first.  Salads are always fresh.  I recommend you try Toby's if you are not in a hurry.  They are just that good!  You will not be disappointed. Relax with one of their signature key lime martinis...better yet, make it two!!!", "business_id": "FIR1SRvSAMNTO3VvNaJn2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dRko0-SaRcSaP5gR-5uxuA", "review_id": "bN0IgLffwKyyhKSTROKUHA", "text": "Toby's has the best fish fry in the Madison area without a doubt. We visited Toby's for the first time last Friday and were instantly impressed with the friendly service at the bar while we waited for our food. I had read about Key Lime Martinis being their specialty drink so I ordered one and it was delicious! Another one quickly followed the first it was so tasty. The fish was great. I ordered the cod and my Dad tried the baby pike and the perch. All three were excellent. I think the baby pike was my favorite. I never expected to have impressive french fries along with the fish but we couldn't believe how amazing the fries tasted. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The hash browns were perfectly browned. Loved the relish tray and the bread basket. We had a friendly server who urged us to try some of the breaded shrimp and that too was just another deliciousness to add to this meal. We left the place knowing we would be back.", "business_id": "FIR1SRvSAMNTO3VvNaJn2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LL8Kl4wfe1NsmY_X7anqDA", "review_id": "wIhnrMM3J1dehEDQQ9ya3Q", "text": "Avoid this place.  Its super loud, and the weird seating gimmick is a nightmare.  Food was nothing better than average.", "business_id": "FIR1SRvSAMNTO3VvNaJn2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TsvntTYqDI1CP4c52ErWyQ", "review_id": "JcxiwqS3I2OSuWngHb_jhw", "text": "Super supper club!!!   Generous and reasonably priced drinks, friendly staff and some of the best fish in the land?!!??    It is easy to see why this place is packed as early as 5:30 on a Friday night. I am fussy and this place has me captivated after our first visit. Time to try the steaks which people say are great.", "business_id": "FIR1SRvSAMNTO3VvNaJn2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "lC0KGXmIhyjzghBUlVnkhQ", "review_id": "I7NuHVQ625ec0k1PeC5RDA", "text": "Arrive. \nOrder* with a waitress. \nDrink while you wait for a table. \nSit down an hour and a half later. \nEat. \nLots. \nRepeat next Friday. \n\n*two pieces of cod, fries and slaw", "business_id": "FIR1SRvSAMNTO3VvNaJn2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "exEi48wqihTORdLbYyR8kA", "review_id": "GO8ObV7vLE8yEr0DikA1Eg", "text": "Fish. Eat it, enjoy it, thank me later", "business_id": "FIR1SRvSAMNTO3VvNaJn2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4_6Q7K5Dm0rEj7ksOnYUbw", "review_id": "Mhx6Ubl1BewHKBi0TXkXnQ", "text": "I almost didn't Yelp about Toby's, the place is so busy as it is.  Read the other reviews if you want a lot of details on the whole awesome experience that is Toby's on a Friday night, and it is awesome, from the food to the whole semi-surreal ambience, but I only have two things to say:\n\n1.  Go there.  Seriously.\n2.  Go online to their menu, figure out what you want before you go.  Trust me.  \n\nYou're welcome in advance.  \n\nps: one of the things Yelp asks you to rate is child friendliness, and that's a hard one with Toby's,  My 11 year old LOVED it.  But she's not a whiny, spoiled little ball of walking entitlement with zero patience.  That said, you'll wait 90 minutes for a table, prepare.", "business_id": "FIR1SRvSAMNTO3VvNaJn2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iSkn0wqwSlIHUHpMeTwRvA", "review_id": "ES_DWJE4pKIi9JWXZ2OuEg", "text": "We had dinner here with family after Thanksgiving. OMG!  Their fried chicken is the best I've had in my 59 years!  Moist, salty...but not too...perfectly done!  From the Key Lime Martini to the cinnamon rolls at the end...fantastic!  For my Texas friends who will understand...this is better than Babe's!", "business_id": "FIR1SRvSAMNTO3VvNaJn2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "reI1yQImDR-1a55zVZZPHQ", "review_id": "2Ssws3g3joLHnEiI_YBNFg", "text": "Loved this place. Classic Wisconsin supper club with wood paneling. Order your drink, order with a waitress, drink some more, get seated an hour later and enjoy. Great fish fry! \nNot good for Kids who aren't patient but my 6 year old did great! We will be back", "business_id": "FIR1SRvSAMNTO3VvNaJn2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lC0KGXmIhyjzghBUlVnkhQ", "review_id": "SmA3wxCpyxXbWxp4Ub1Qpw", "text": "Kicking it up a star because draaaanks are cheap, service it bomb and food is consistently tay-hay-sty.", "business_id": "FIR1SRvSAMNTO3VvNaJn2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tUEDRCv9KM25JqGC_Z49_Q", "review_id": "1ZOkN3Ncb9pjXgyL-HNhFg", "text": "Never been for the fish fry (I've never had the patience to wait through the crowds they get on Fridays), but the steaks are great for the price. Drinks are cheap and strong, service is always spot-on and the atmosphere is a hoot. It's a little piece of authentic retro Wisconsin. Fun to take out-of-town guests to.", "business_id": "FIR1SRvSAMNTO3VvNaJn2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9H9dDTd93FE9rJSFxu6CiQ", "review_id": "t3EfLnCAem6gMfN0Gcsjpg", "text": "We dropped by this place on a Fish Fry Friday which is a big night for Toby's. The place is so packed that they try to cut back on the time you take up at a table by having you order your food before being seated. You then stand around should to shoulder with other people who are waiting and you all have to work together to let the employees pass through. Our party was seated 20 minutes after ordering. \n\nMy bland plate of fish wasn't something I'll come back for. I'm just too use to food with seasoning on it.", "business_id": "FIR1SRvSAMNTO3VvNaJn2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QP-MdjpUFejr9apuAWcfQg", "review_id": "tHMxDb4quA8V5vHPPgxaQA", "text": "I just can't see the attraction to this place.  I will start with the positives.  The service was good and attentive and you can tell they have a loyal clientele but it ended there for me.  We all had steaks. I ordered the t-bone and my wife and son that the fillet.  They weren't good, they were bland and tasteless.  For the same price you can get a better steak elsewhere.  Not worth the money and we won't be back.", "business_id": "FIR1SRvSAMNTO3VvNaJn2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sk3YAgdRkRiwyisaHiPk7A", "review_id": "EnEGBZA00wnCMVLhOdRmxA", "text": "I have no idea why this place is so popular. After three attempts, we finally rode out the wait for the fish fry. After all, can ALL those people be wrong? Well, yes they can. Let every other town in American, Madison has it's share of cheap b---ds that will endure any indignity to get a bargain. That seems to be the draw of this dumpy little joint.\n\nThe drinks aren't expensive, but that means you get what you pay for. The fish was rubbery, the service perfunctory, and the decor beyond kitschy -- just old and tired. The restaurant equivalent of flying coach.", "business_id": "FIR1SRvSAMNTO3VvNaJn2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T6DwfzNLuVLvG4jsh3YwPQ", "review_id": "OsKHbPHziXN0K4dEZ2lGMw", "text": "For the all hype this places gets, it sure didn't live up to it. Sure, it was busy- what place isn't on a Friday night in Wisconsin. Rail drinks were prices right- two drinks for $6.00. I ordered the lake perch- what a DISAPPOINTMENT. If you've been to Door County/eastern WI and had perch there, don't bother with Tobys perch. It was not good. My cottage cheese was warm, and my date's \"salad\" was lettuce with salad dressing plopped on it. No veggies, croutons- nothing. The server was nice enough, for bring so overwhelmed and busy.", "business_id": "FIR1SRvSAMNTO3VvNaJn2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o46EXQpXhenCTs6RU51CSA", "review_id": "SEi0RewnbU4cgTeB2bInmQ", "text": "Great service at the bar. Food is good, not great. \n\nIf you are looking for a classic Wisconsin Supper Club experience, this is your place. Experience was awesome, food was above average. I would go with the cod over the perch.", "business_id": "FIR1SRvSAMNTO3VvNaJn2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rL7XG25E24mErfg9sZ_-wA", "review_id": "-X61EqztQv5MOHRk_UmCzw", "text": "I have been wanting to try Toby's for awhile now because I heard the food was wonderful and my husband and I love Wisconsin supper clubs. We decided to go on a Saturday night because we were told Friday Fish Fry's were extremely busy! Will so was Saturday night. So it must be good right? Will it was just OK. We arrived around 7:30 and was able to find a spot at the bar. We ordered our drinks and asked to see a menu. 20 minutes later still no menu. I finally asked a different bartender and we got them right away. He was great! Even gave me a free drink for almost spilling a full drink on me... We placed our order and waiting only about 30 minutes for a table. I ordered the house salad with their house dressing. I wish I would have asked for the dressing on the side. Big mistake. It was swimming in dressing. YUCK! The veggie dish is a nice touch. Our food came out about 25 minutes after our salads. We had another couple with us so we didn't mind the wait time. I had ordered the grilled pesto garlic shrimp which was the special that night and it was very good. On their menu they say they are known for their hash browns. I have to ask myself why?? Nothing special at all. My husband had the New York Strip which he said was just OK. Nothing he would rush back again to order. He also had the hash browns and was not impressed. The other couple with us had the baked potatoes and fried shrimp. They both enjoyed their meal. Would we try it again?? Sure.", "business_id": "FIR1SRvSAMNTO3VvNaJn2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k42CUkU9dxyCRDlcOfsVTw", "review_id": "JDQl9PZiy5ElneznTAOBJw", "text": "Walked in on a busy fish fry night for the first time.  No hostess spot, so we wondered around until a waitress barked at us to go to one of the bartenders.  The bar was two people deep so that was nearly impossible.  Maybe the food here is that great but we left after feeling very unwelcome.", "business_id": "FIR1SRvSAMNTO3VvNaJn2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fLnF_LaRVxjQl67ZhMjFNQ", "review_id": "Cy-uXk_WtwqRK8ebUNbOTQ", "text": "This used to be our go-to place for lake perch in the Madison area, but things have been slipping a bit lately in the food quality and portion department.  I consistently get the steak and lake perch and the last few times I've had it, the steak has been perfectly cooked to order.  The lake perch has been the downfall for me, though.  The fish tastes like freezer to me and always has tons of bones in it.  I would much rather go to the Avenue for lake perch.  Always get a baked potato, and it's hard to ruin that.   Salad is nothing to write home about - just a bowl of lettuce, but I do like their French dressing.  Rolls are always cold with rock hard butter.  I noticed last night that I had two fewer pieces of perch than I normally get.  Husband always gets the lake perch dinner and he loves it, but I think his tastebuds are slipping in old age.  We love that they are so good to our toddler here and they give out a treat to little ones at the end of the meal.  Service is usually prompt, but last night it was severely lacking even though it was slow with several open tables.  Took us 1.5 hours between ordering and finishing the meal, which is unacceptable.  Waitress made several errors with our orders, took 20 minutes to get white milk, drinks sat empty for 20 minutes as well.  Tip for those who want to try it - avoid the extremely busy Fridays and go later on a Saturday.  You can still order lake perch (although I told my husband that we will only go to the Avenue from now on after last night's debacle).", "business_id": "FIR1SRvSAMNTO3VvNaJn2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "blossIXPJwyHi5t1NKdI6Q", "review_id": "AfDBgZQoQR0RC7ZtKDSAAg", "text": "We've been driving yo the Dells area and back to the chi-town burbs for more than ten years always stopping to eat at the same few restaurants in either Madison or Janesville.  \n\nI decided to search for something different using Yelp and that is what brought my family and I to Toby's Supper Club. \n\nToby's is 100% authentic supper club.  It is dark and has really low ceilings.  The bar takes up at least 35% of the restaurant and is always full.  The menu is as expected with multiple fried fish and steak options.  The prices are affordable and the cocktails are huge!!\n\nYou immediately know that everyone in the place knows each other and probably has since childhood.  But everyone was friendly even tho we are lowly FIBs !!!\n\nI had the bluegill and lake perch B+.  While the fish tasted great I thought it was slightly overdone.\n\nMy mother in law had the ribs A. They were perfectly cooked  and delicious! \n\nOh yeah and the fried cheese curd app was coronary good!! \n\nIf you are looking for an authentic quality meal stop on at Toby's!  You won't regret it!!!", "business_id": "FIR1SRvSAMNTO3VvNaJn2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "wE7kSbc96IIXpQxJgLrGMQ", "review_id": "Dri0VtvAo6dSZ7LUbZglCA", "text": "I didn't know this place existed until Steve L. told me about it. It's one of those places that seems frozen in time, and gave me the weirdest, though not unpleasant, sense of deja vu. \n\nThe service was very uneven; one great, attentive, jolly bartender, one mediocre one; one outstanding, friendly, funny waitress, one largely absent and stonefaced one (ours).\n\nThe interior is dark, classic Wisconsin tavern. Sooo much so. All the classic beers are available - Schlitz, Old Style, etc., both of which we ordered. It was less busy than usual due to the Memorial day weekend, probably, so we didn't have a long wait.\n\nFish fry options include catfish, always my choice. It was hot, a little greasy, and in thin fillets. The flavor was pretty indistinguishable from my companion's lake perch. Wasn't blown away, but nothing was bad. The salad was just iceberg lettuce, a bit on the dried out side, but still fine. Rolls (basic white, two of them) also a bit dried out, but we didn't eat til after 9 pm; probably everything was fresher earlier on. The hash browns arrived with a Kraft single melted on top, completing the feeling of basic home dining circa 1979.", "business_id": "FIR1SRvSAMNTO3VvNaJn2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "697h8CqAWUqwTbUr66zoSA", "text": "Teetered between 2 and 3 stars; I'm downgrading my review based on the last visit of 5/23/14. Small group arrived at around 8:00pm and discovered the place a bit empty - definitely not shoulder-to-shoulder busy as it was during previous visits.\n\n\n+ Surprisingly quiet, calm and relaxed when we arrived\n- One female server was all over us to order; hounded us several times while we sipped our drinks at the bar. When we asked her for a few minutes, she seemed to be put out; we didn't see her the rest of the night (until table was ready).\n\n+ Gentleman bartender was friendly, fun, helpful, prompt, and professional\n- Female bartender was distant and aloof; never offered service/help\n\n+ Cheese curds at the bar were good; ranch was zesty and great\n+ Male bartender suggested we supplement with some pretzels (to use up the rest of the ranch) - great call/suggestion\n\nTable became ready, and we were seated directly adjacent to the busy kitchen door, which swung open/closed at least 200 times during our meal.\n\n- Salad consisted of pre-packaged iceberg lettuce with a few veggie shavings. Dry.\n+ French dressing was a wonderful throwback and better than I remember it as a kid\n\n- Perch was rubbery, greasy, and over-cooked; largely flavorless\n- Catfish didn't taste like catfish; it was very bland\n- Hashbrowns were no longer coated in nice, even layer of blended cheese; instead there was a semi-melted Kraft single glued to the top.\n\n- Our server was very inattentive, hurried, and not super friendly\n+ Other server was very friendly, fun, and helpful\n\nI suspect we arrived a bit late, and it was a holiday weekend... regardless, I sort of expected more from this local legend.", "business_id": "FIR1SRvSAMNTO3VvNaJn2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Tg6Z_SL53-c-nyGWtgCTTQ", "review_id": "V1k9A5TEkj6HCQwohLVLBg", "text": "Great place for old school Wisconsin supper club dining. Lots of food, small prices. No need for an appetizer when ordering entrees as they come with bread, cinnamon rolls, and relish tray. Great place!", "business_id": "FIR1SRvSAMNTO3VvNaJn2g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hNTg66E2RDH9-YM5JkDgQA", "review_id": "vpYNSsues75Gt_iVF8nE6g", "text": "Wonderful space! Very reasonable rates for 2 dogs for overnight stays. The staff was incredibly friendly and the play area is one of the best I've ever seen! \n\nOur pups did come back with some bumps and scrapes; I'm sure they got into a couple of fun-loving scuffles. \n\nAlthough it's about a 15 minute drive for us, we will be utilizing the day care soon!", "business_id": "rCETkP0iCUBZGcdDGeK7-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Mq-_Gg84j4wpDJmpzyCADA", "review_id": "_u13PjCFzjZ1v1_4yVpi0Q", "text": "We've been bringing our two Treeing Walker Coonhounds here since we added the second dog to our family.  We'd been using a different, more expensive kennel when we had only one dog but needed a more reasonably-priced option with 2.  Hickory Hills has been fantastic for us!\n\nIt's a great value, our dogs are EXTREMELY high energy and VERY social with other dogs.  The play times while boarding are perfect and we know they have a GREAT time by how exhausted they are for 2 days afterwards!\n\nWe usually end the stay with a bathing.  Coonhounds have short, straight-haired coats but shed terribly.  Baths usually don't hold their good smell on our dogs for long, but usually with these, the smell lasts about a week and shedding is much better in the days immediately following their stay.  They do a good job.\n\nOne last instance of AWESOME customer service: we got stuck in traffic on I-94 today but had specifically departed early so as to make it to Suter's by 6 to pick up the dogs.  We knew we'd be late, called ahead to beg them to wait for us, and the girl at the desk agreed to stay 30 minutes after her shift so we could pick up our dogs tonight rather than tomorrow morning.  This has happened on two occasions.\n\nThe staff knows our dogs, their quirks and characteristics, and you can tell they love what they do.  We'll be bringing them here for YEARS down the road!!", "business_id": "rCETkP0iCUBZGcdDGeK7-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UIB7PSfh2q6s6r7iC8xoWg", "review_id": "tSuSE4fVAgyQV6uIriZ2tA", "text": "Will NEVER take our dog here again. Our dog spent two nights here and I can't believe the damage that was done in that time. Upon pick up we asked how she had done, and were told, \"She's on Facebook!\" (which she wasn't...) but weren't given any legitimate information. What actually had happened was that ALL of her gums were bruised and her teeth were covered with metal from chewing on a cage for 2 days straight. The next week at home she cried in pain when she played with any chew toys. She had lost a noticeable amount of weight (in 2 DAYS) so who knows if she was fed. He nose was swollen and there was a quarter sized wound on the top of her nose. When we asked the staff who walked her out to us what happened he had no idea. \n\nHaving our fun-loving happy dog be visibly terrified walking out to us and not even looking up to see who we were until she could smell us upset me us so much. If you love or care about your dog spend the extra 5 dollars for a place that cares about animals.", "business_id": "rCETkP0iCUBZGcdDGeK7-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5c8r0jDIseC25Zw4fHdKog", "review_id": "XeIEC1KDSW5g4wkqD7AeDg", "text": "It's hard to review what actually goes on in a kennel when you're not there.  I picked this place for an overnight  since I was canoeing nearby on the Wisconsin River.  Sunday hours are golden in the boarding world because otherwise you're stuck without your dog an extra day - so that was mainly how I chose this place.  It's a little out of the way, but not far off Highway 12.  Staff was nice enough and I showed up an hour early on Sunday to get my dog - I was planning to just sit in the car and nap, but they opened up and let me get her early, which was a nice bonus.\n\nFrom the pictures they posted on Facebook, I do think they put too many dogs in a small area for playgroup - it looked like the dogs were practically wall to wall and if something were to happen, it would be difficult for 1 or 2 people to gain control.\n\nAll in all, a good place to leave your dog for a day or two, especially if you need to pick them up on a Sunday.", "business_id": "rCETkP0iCUBZGcdDGeK7-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AyBQnhEycyacHq9nDNfmng", "review_id": "ouwTfxGqgO5OXoNugTlJFw", "text": "Giving this place two stars is a stretch, but the front service people have always been friendly, so there you go. \n\nNow about my experience with Hickory Hills:\n\nI was a loyal customer for three years for one of my dogs. Although I never felt like the service was great there, the prices were good and they seemed to care about the dogs, so I kept coming back. \n\nI don't know if something changed, but over time my dog started coming back sore and covered in blood. He started acting terrified whenever I would pull up front, and it was clear he was having bad experiences there. I asked the owner about this, and she said that nothing was going on and that he played well with other dogs. \n\nWell two months ago, my healthy four year old dog came back barely able to walk. It took weeks before he recovered, and he still hasn't seemed himself. I can't help but wonder what goes on there, but it seems like something fishy is going on. \n\nTo make matters worse, I boarded him at a different kennel last weekend. The owner immediately called me after I dropped him off and explained that he was acting traumatized and terrified of the kennel. He said it was very obvious he was not suited for kennels. \n\nUnfortunately, he also told me that some kennels are known for taking dogs that don't do well and lying to the owners to keep the business. When I mentioned Hickory Hills, he laughed and said they were the worst kennel in Madison. He also told me a story about how the owner or manager killed several dogs by leaving insect poison out in the play area.\n\nI feel so lucky my dog wasn't more hurt at this horrible kennel, and I hope nobody else has to lose a beloved pet to this sub-par facility. This is a harsh review but these things matter.", "business_id": "rCETkP0iCUBZGcdDGeK7-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m9KKwI9i1p0qAp0duUGQrw", "review_id": "5uWdJjKcSZ_B61wYYeMd3Q", "text": "My dog goes to this kennel at least twice a month for 4-5 days at a time. He always comes back to me happy and healthy. The staff is kind and really personable, they are good with the dogs and understand that every dog has different needs. My dog has been at several other kennels in Madison before I found hickory hills and he use to come home completely out of it, but here he actually seems happy. My dog is an escape artist and does use his teeth to get out of the kennel, the staff figured out a creative way to keep him in and now his teeth aren't silver.", "business_id": "rCETkP0iCUBZGcdDGeK7-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZYaumz29bl9qHpu-KVtMGA", "review_id": "jsbshui2hxIjRt04atsa4A", "text": "Seriously good coffee.  I'm not really a coffee drinker, but even I can tell the difference between Johnson Bros. and whatever starbucks crap I usually drink.", "business_id": "yg-a8RuKe-_uiPyrwmGogA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KU-TJ24MPeVRMYFqtr4Oyg", "review_id": "s-ioDHsZhGKjAre7ydRk4g", "text": "I have been ordering coffee from Johnson Brothers for years.  The company sources the best beans from all major coffee-producing areas (often single origin).  More importantly, the company is dedicated to supporting eco-friendly production methods and is certified Fair Trade.\nWhile I value social responsibility in companies, what counts most is the quality of the product.  In this regard, the expertly roasted beans from Johnson Brothers afford coffee drinkers with an amazing array of taste experiences, similar to fine wines.  \nThe fact that these outstanding coffees are sold at very fair prices and can be ordered without shipping costs (order of 3 bags or more) is another reason why I am a dedicated Johnson Brothers Coffee fan.", "business_id": "yg-a8RuKe-_uiPyrwmGogA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QXM_Tv-plEKpG1WIFMquPQ", "review_id": "g_iNYTjJEUw_8IA49TTdNQ", "text": "Before buying, I had a chance to meet and speak at some length to the founder: Michael Johnson.  To boil down the conversation:  Michael Johnson is truly a \"micro\" roaster, who literally deals one-on-one with the farms, has the bags shipped directly to his commercial location (no middleman) and then sifts the product for the top beans, managing the cut through the roasting process as a science using state of the art computer software next to good old fashioned roasting hardware.  The end product is packaged on site. \n\nThat said, I took all of that with a grain of salt until I tried one of the finished products: the Ethiopian Sidamo Fair Trade.\n\nWow.  Blew my socks off.  The Ethiopian Sidamo Fair Trade may very well be the best coffee I have ever had.  Unbelievably complex bouquet and flavor: I detected floral and cinnamon notes followed by a crisp, refreshing finish.  On that alone, I ended up buying another four different types from JBC (have yet to try, but cannot wait to do so).  \n\nAs a good blend will run you $18-$24 a pound in the Bay Area, I consider JBC's prices down right competitive.  I can only hope my finished brew tastes the way Michael's preparation did.  %&* great coffee.  Period.", "business_id": "yg-a8RuKe-_uiPyrwmGogA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Nf_8RYY4dTnvwaz96KMq-w", "review_id": "vi5tq9Iw7UN7ZWU73mNzXw", "text": "Excellent coffee! They rival another one of my Madison favorites and come in a close second to my favorite Milwaukee shop. I haven't been to their location, but I have had their coffee at restaurants.", "business_id": "yg-a8RuKe-_uiPyrwmGogA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CdKX95dMySpzWX4XQ2k01A", "review_id": "3QF5glN1nmVXIsMDfSmzCw", "text": "You can find this company's products at several retail stores throughout Madison and also at their booth at the summer Farmer's Market. The donuts are always moist and very tasty. The cookies are hit an dmiss--some days they are the perfect combination of being chewy in the middle and crunchy on the outsides. The scones are far too dry for my taste, and the other products look and taste mass-produced. Where is the love?!", "business_id": "IvOeqnZZrGKjUxj6fW2P7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8T6iavHlEu5lDctMtyM_cw", "review_id": "-iWPExMsw2-dCU4hI804-A", "text": "LOVE Oakhouse.  I have not been to their store location on Mustang Way, but they are the only bakery I buy from on Saturdays at the farmer's market.  Their cookies and cinnamon rolls are delicious, and their cheese bread is to DIE FOR.  Seriously, there are two locations that sell cheese bread at the market, Oakhouse's bread has more flavor and cheese, and it is cheaper than the other location.  Two thumbs up!", "business_id": "IvOeqnZZrGKjUxj6fW2P7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "USSanBgta8EEQrzPY-64Bg", "review_id": "FLC8YylzPkmkok6oDLCeBw", "text": "This review is for Oakhouse @ the Capitol Square Farmers' Market (CSFM) location.\n\nThey are not exactly an underground bakery at the Farmers' Market,  but they certainly don't get their deserved props.  Oakhouse's delights include breads, donuts, scones and specialties are loaded.\n\nThere are other bakeries at the market including Stella's.  Based on the crowds and the number of reviewers on Yelp, Stella's gets all the love.   However, based on my consumption of their breads and pastries while also comparing prices and customer service, Oakhouse backhands Stella's with a silicone pastry brush (granted, Stella's has the moistest and most flavorful cheese danishes in the area).\n \nI have always appreciated Oakhouse's efficiency and consistency.  They are very organized package bakery perfectly.  I never had anything smushed by being jammed in (like other places).  They rarely struggle with stocking or maintaining an attractive display.  I have never felt ignored or frustrated by cash handlers.  These are amazing accomplishments factoring in the madness of the CSFM.\n\nMy change your life recommendation is their Napoleon. It is the eclair's hotter sibling. Oakhouse's offering is a ginormous & gorgeous pile of puff pastry, vanilla cream and vanilla/chocolate glaze decadence.  The layer offers dynamic and perfect flavor combinations vs. the eclair's often disappointing cream to pastry ratio.\n\nNext time you go to the CSFM... sting Stella's and make a beeline to Oakhouse.  They may be -1 on product marketing, but more thank make up for it on their delicious delivery.  Once you save time, a little cash and make your sweet tooth sparkle, you can thank me later.", "business_id": "IvOeqnZZrGKjUxj6fW2P7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "fFmLNPsvu-mT0ewk-sG37w", "review_id": "GVJo3JBBGr9jZS6MAx5E8A", "text": "I've tried:\nChunky Cinnamon bread\nSpicy Cheese bread\n\nI first came across Oakhouse Bakery at the Dane County Famers' Market, but I've since seen their products at multiple stores in the Madison area. I know Regent Market Co-Op carries some of their breads.\n\nTheir Cinnamon bread is decidedly cinnamony, but much too dense and dry for my liking. \n\nThe Spicy Cheese bread was good, but I found that it falls short of Stella's version of this specialty. \n\nDespite the less-than-spectacular nature of what I've tried, I certainly plan on giving Oakhouse another shot. I'm hoping to dig into some of their donuts next time, of course :)", "business_id": "IvOeqnZZrGKjUxj6fW2P7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d9deHbSxkWzgABgVijg2cA", "review_id": "ZWapcL8_RXb_rtXWZTWhnQ", "text": "Booked it last minute for Ironman Wisconsin.  My hotel rating is simple. If is a place I will go again it's an automatic 4 stars. Clean room gets a 4 stars as I don't use anything else in the hotel. I sleep, I shower, and I use the internet. Bonus point for microwave to heat up my Chicago pizza. This place also has stove, regular size refrigerator, and dish washer.", "business_id": "yk3vlzcgo0OJpm0JFSLcoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vB7uHBaMIYM19tRKCxmnKA", "review_id": "7Xnoa9OXoPYV-GAOFDUfWA", "text": "Generally, I don't stay at suite types of hotels but I was pleasantly surprised by this one.  My brother found it for all of us to stay at while in Madison for my uncle's funeral.  It's a little further out of town than I normally like but it's five minutes away from TownEast Mall and places to eat so it was perfect for the occasion.\n\nRight off the bat, because I have Hilton HHonors card, I got 500 bonus points and a chocolate bar and a bottle of water from the staff.  That was exactly what I needed.\nThe room is large and had a fridge, microwave and a dishwasher.  None of which I needed but good to know.\n\nThe free WiFi was such a joy and it was fast too.  Plenty of space to lay out my laptop and external hard drive.  \n\nBed was comfortable although i did get bit up by something - fleas maybe. Flat screen was new with plenty of channels.\n\nThe free breakfast was also good - cereals, oatmeals, bagels, fruit, muffins, coffee, OJ - all perfectly suited for us.\n\nAfter the funeral we returned and all of us sat in their 'family room' to play cards and have some cocktails.  Everyone was totally cool with that.\n\nI imagine that in the spring and summer this hotel stays very busy.\n\nOne thing though, for some reason, they are not listed on the wall at the airport for their shuttle service.  You might want to call in advance.\n\nIf I ever travel with a large group to Madison again, I'm sure we will stay there.  I highly recommend it!", "business_id": "yk3vlzcgo0OJpm0JFSLcoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nu85DSd4HnoJal-i4Ub34g", "review_id": "GkEJeI9PT9o2MKipTEo0dg", "text": "Nice place and I did not stay there....but think twice before holding a meeting or multi-day conference here. They have one restroom per sex and those are one seaters only! Not cool. Also, I watched a bin of garbage sit under the stairway ALL WEEK....and it never got moved. Nice....", "business_id": "yk3vlzcgo0OJpm0JFSLcoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CgpmyGhK8fendPnh8PgO0w", "review_id": "HOnrLFdKEkZFD10OdguGCA", "text": "I'm a Madison native and usually stay with my parents. But this trip for a family funeral called for a hotel. We figured we might end up staying a week (eventually did eight nights) so wanted something more homelike with a separate bedroom and living area. And we wanted to do it economically. The Grandstay was perfect and well under neighboring Staybridge, Residence Inn and others.\n\nWe had never heard of the chain before and found it on Expedia. It was perfect. Every single staff person we encountered all week made us feel at home. Anything we needed was taken care of. \n\nBeing primarily a longstay hotel, you don't see a lot of the guests. We actually went a few days before seeing anyone else on our schedule. We felt like we owned the place. \n\nThe lobby became our living room, with a nice fireplace and overstuffed chairs. The breakfast room was perfect for gathering with friends who also came in for a few nights. The pool was the highlight for our local grandaughter who came to visit.\n\nWe stayed in a one-bedroom suite. I also checked out the two-bedroom and one-room suites. The rooms were all decent size and very comfortable. Kitchenettes featured a full-sized refrigerator, cooktop, dishwasher and microwave.\n\nRooms include a complimentary breakfast with a wide range of choices including hot waffles.\n\nThe location is outstanding, with easy access to the freeway. It was 10 minutes to the airport, 15 minutes to downtown. There are lots of really good restaurant choices at nearby East Towne, and a fabulous sports bar (Pooleys) just a block away.\n\nThanks to the management for a great stay. We would absolutely make this our permanent stop in Madison next time.", "business_id": "MBLOaMM3g4TrLNpHUA5EtQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CgpmyGhK8fendPnh8PgO0w", "review_id": "LQXm8HRmpQqnNRgoEhrnPQ", "text": "After finding this hotel during a crisis a few years ago, we've continued to make it our home away from home in Madison on several trips. I still can't believe that for $70 you can get such a great suite with a full breakfast.", "business_id": "MBLOaMM3g4TrLNpHUA5EtQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "60tH6hRqJaqig5hQ44TaKQ", "review_id": "Ctw4SjDRTZm1di3P2KC4eg", "text": "We booked this hotel a few nights before staying here.  We were very surprised.  We had a one bedroom suite.  There are full kitchens with dishes.  The free breakfast was great: waffles, sausage, french toast, fruit, yogurt, milk, juices, bagels, and more.  We all found something we liked to eat.  We paid about $94 for the night and with breakfast included this was a great deal!  My in-laws also traveled with us and had the same style of suite next door,  they were very impressed.  This hotel was pet friendly.\n\nThe staff was super nice and very funny.  Makenzie and Peter at the front desk were so funny and helpful!  \n\nI really wish the pool area had been much bigger with water slides and a water play area for kids.  We'd stay again if we couldn't get a room some place with a water park area.", "business_id": "MBLOaMM3g4TrLNpHUA5EtQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "fCzdOMgK_RRJQlzdXPqyfQ", "review_id": "sC20OTPXFMUGvRZxvRkEeA", "text": "We came here for a quick weekend getaway from Chicago with our 9 month old son and it met our needs perfectly.  The hotel was clean and our room was a true \"suite\" where the living area was separated from the bedroom by a door, so that we could put our son to sleep in the hotel-provided pack 'n play in the bedroom and he wasn't disturbed.  The kitchenette was well stocked (utensils, plates, microwave, paper towels, full-sized fridge), which we appreciated since it meant less stuff that we had to lug around with our baby stuff.  \n\nThe swimming pool and hot tub were small but fine, and we enjoyed the outdoor area where they have a half basketball court and picnic tables.  We brought a picnic blanket and were able to enjoy dessert outside with our son in the beautiful weather, a nice and unique amenity.\n\nThe hotel offers complementary \"hot\" breakfasts, and for those who are as curious as we were about what that means - biscuits and gravy, eggs, sausage, waffle maker, French toast (depending on the day) along with cereal, bagels, muffins, yogurt, fruit, juice and coffee.  There is no room service, but there is a vending area with food and toiletries in case you're really hard up.  \n\nThere isn't much around Grandstay (we tried to get to Great Dane East restaurant, which is listed on Yelp as 0.5 miles from the hotel but that must be a mistake because it was more like 5 miles based on our GPS), but there is an Uno's nearby, but it took about 20 minutes to get to downtown Madison from the hotel.", "business_id": "MBLOaMM3g4TrLNpHUA5EtQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QUdwTtmfY9wIcluOr-21xw", "review_id": "N8j-zSzfekHmKgcaXU0zkQ", "text": "We are planning to move to Madison from Virginia, and I needed a place to stay. Also, I wanted to bring my dog along for some company (my husband and daughter stayed home for work/school). I'm so glad I found this place!\n\nAs other reviews have noted, you get an actual suite with a door and everything! There is a kitchen with a full sized refrigerator, microwave, stove and sink. It also comes stocked with silverware, plates, and pots and pans. \n\nThe hotel has a small convenience area in case you don't want to go out for food. There are a few frozen meals, etc. Free wi-fi as well.\n\nThe full breakfast was pretty good, too. Waffles, eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy (on most mornings), pastries, coffee, etc. \n\nMy only complaints (and these are pretty minor) was that the TVs weren't very new. And the shower curtain was so thick and heavy that it kept touching me. A curved shower curtain would do wonders.\n\nThe front desk staff was so nice! There was an issue with my check-in (they didn't have me on record), but they were accommodating. And one of the desk guys said that if someone had to leave their dog all day, he'd walk the dog for the guest! Cool!\n\nAll this for under $100 a night. Can't beat it! I'll stay here again.", "business_id": "MBLOaMM3g4TrLNpHUA5EtQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JB1fqHrj-tBcA0al31tgZg", "review_id": "5xAOROC3g2PCm_eym1OXgg", "text": "Although this seems to be a 'hydroponics' store (as far as products they carry and the culture/attitude of the place-a bit different of a feel from the 'upscale', or 'mom-and-pop' type garden centers),  it has a number of organic fertilizers and amendments (liquid and solid), seed starting mixes and organic soil mixes and other seed starting supplies useful for the outdoor organic gardener that likes to start their own transplants. They moved to a bigger location up the block last year and I haven't had a chance to fully explore the new store. They seem to carry a large selection of lights, etc for indoor growing but I am not in the market for those. \n\nIt is in a somewhat obscure location in what seems like a light industrial/manufacturing area but worth the trip over there every spring to get what I need (it's also across the road from Farm and Fleet if you need any materials/supplies from there).", "business_id": "zzhSCOVTZ7MUKOAfwT-Bsw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "m1ZlHZiIyXPq7AjLiRrcGA", "review_id": "oSo2EEbOZ03EwsdGxtvzVQ", "text": "Awesome store.  I don't know much about indoor gardening but thestaff is super helpful and will walk you through the process, hassle free.  They also carry some things for the outdoor gardener as well as some plants (i have cacti and asparagus tips from there).  \nParadigm also carries some fun random things, like frisbees, gourmet chocolates, and handmade soaps and potions from a woman in fond du lac.\nOooh, I almost forgot, they also have workshops once a month, like rainwater harvest and storage, compost tea, and intro to composting. Most are free, except for the pepper workshop, where a man dubbed Dr. Dave brings in dozens of different peppers, shows you how to care for the plants and what you can make with them. Plus you get goodies, like candied peppers, pepper jam, pepper beer, pepper ice cream... On and on. All the workshp info is on the website.\nAnyway, awesome store!", "business_id": "zzhSCOVTZ7MUKOAfwT-Bsw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j0mqCBlZemMaYw7tsDQ3dA", "review_id": "sUDTQbpYrOfV8GdxsRdlDQ", "text": "Place is fantastic! Best in Madison. For all things growing - inside and out. Nice to be in a store where employees actually know what customer service means.", "business_id": "zzhSCOVTZ7MUKOAfwT-Bsw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q_4X_rdVABeDaA14b9BNMg", "review_id": "2OIkovzzpkpUidA605sIUg", "text": "Bottom line -  if you NEED to see your football game, this bar will have it guaranteed.  Seating is a bit limited, so get there at least an hour early to get a decent seat in front of your screen.  If you can go to a Champps, you'd be better off there.\nNot a bad spot to watch a Vikings game in Madison.  There will be only two games with audio at once, one of them will always be the packers.  Many TVs, but there will be one, maybe two screens to watch your game - most tvs are about 30 inches.  Food is ok.  Cheese curds were great, nachos were nothing special, wings are mediocre at best.  Frosty mugs for your beer was a nice touch.  Free popcorn too.  Grub is cheap (nachos, wings, pitchers of beer $25)\nThe one problem I had was that we only had one 32-inch screen (with audio) for about 30 vikings fans, and they cornered us in the game room next to air hockey and basketball arcade games, so it was an annoying distraction to listen to that all game.  You would think they'd show at least two screens in that room for us. For fellow vikes, you get a great community mn experience.", "business_id": "yrBo3c3OTKVO4H1ttBxadw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YjT1-1ccBv9gcel0G85SYg", "review_id": "GcxtvrXkl7XrC6VX4C6xbA", "text": "This place is fun!  Huge space, lots to do... limited parking, but park down the street.  I went there with a big group & saw SuperTuesday (great cover band, 1st time seeing them)  This place is pretty close to my place & I can see myself going more often.  There's something for everyone.  And if you are a girl, you can always get to the bar (just smile).", "business_id": "yrBo3c3OTKVO4H1ttBxadw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UCdzVWtHFcx2QC_LT3rQfg", "review_id": "aykwAFWNE-eYiF-hdF0rEw", "text": "Don't bother going here to watch the NFL unless you're a Packers fan.  Refused to turn up volume in a room full of Bears fans so we could actually hear the game.", "business_id": "yrBo3c3OTKVO4H1ttBxadw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DVrXeMouQYXndLmU7J_kzw", "review_id": "1BiDdvY5jtMkI5yjUsti3Q", "text": "Ok crowd. Good place to see concerts. But stupid expensive drinks and the bartenders do not give very good service. I've downgraded this place to only a concert stop. And only then if there is nothing else going on.", "business_id": "yrBo3c3OTKVO4H1ttBxadw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nJqS1Y4svVs0MjgVDeVfpg", "review_id": "lPXOfRfwR65BWNeEd-emdQ", "text": "Pooley's has too small of a parking lot to host too large of event.  Beware that the Madison Cops watch the side streets and are ready and waiting to write parking tickets.  Friends and I recently went to Pooley's for a Madison County Concert. The parking lot had over flown into the neighboring parking lots and folks ended up parking on the side street. After the show we found that everyone that parked around the corner on Cross Hill Drive had parking tickets issued.  I know we won't be going back there anytime soon.", "business_id": "yrBo3c3OTKVO4H1ttBxadw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_tFe_5Y4OQVwo_9597Td9A", "review_id": "wBeS2woL1rkhKwiAQHPlQw", "text": "Parking there is a pain in the ass. The ever popular MPD wasted no time in ticketing 10+ cars parked around the corner. The signs read, no parking between 10 PM and 5 AM - hrm, seems be aimed directly at the Bar business. WTF.  Perhaps the obnoxious, money grubbing city of Madison could consider issuing *warnings* first, or make the tickets a nominal fine, like 5 bucks. Oh, we can't do that and still fund the liberal bike boxes, can we ? Or buy snow making machines. So instead of wisely spending money, they'll sock it to people out and about. Way to go Madison. \n\nThe bar itself is fine, plenty of room, except, the bathrooms - they should put in MORE! There were girls in the men's bathroom waiting to use the stall.", "business_id": "yrBo3c3OTKVO4H1ttBxadw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "10JcHKBgCCFV-Gd3TTwnTw", "review_id": "l_Yu2b1YMyka0tQj_qkyzA", "text": "I have been going here a long time. Since they opened. Since they had Inddor Sand Courts. The staff are friendly. Not sure about this new food service.... But I don't goto a bar for food. I goto a bar to have fun. \nThis place is a blast, did I forget to mention about the outdoor patio and live music. \nNo I do not work there. No I do not own anything. I am just someone who has always been treated right. I feel that when a place treats you right. You do the same.", "business_id": "yrBo3c3OTKVO4H1ttBxadw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-5BlOfSh4EM2afTNZ963-Q", "review_id": "fTUE46YzQGvdVOYxYiPkQw", "text": "Typical sports bar layout: taps, cheap drinks and a ton of tv's. They've a semi-separate room for pool and darts. \n\nSaw the Packers opener here. The table service was friendly and polite, and very quick with drinks. \n\nThe rounds ordered from the bar were quick, too. The bartenders were good guys, joked a lot, and seemed happy to be there doing what they do...which is exactly what I look for. \n\nAlso of note, they have an insane amount of sports memorabilia, with a ton signed, from all across the spectrum and the last six-plus decades. \n\nThis place is definitely worth a visit or two, as the atmosphere was great for the game. A bit long of a wait for typical bar food is the only drawback.", "business_id": "yrBo3c3OTKVO4H1ttBxadw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hLYKwQyWLtzZNx6uZPu5pw", "review_id": "cMP6GUJ3Ly1gm5Khtge7ZA", "text": "This place is awful.  \n\nDrinks are way overpriced and weaker than a popcorn fart.\n\nThe place is filthy inside and smells like a old, sweaty jock strap.\n\nStaff is slower than molasses and you'd see the Minnesota Vikings in the Super Bowl before you get served.\n\nAlways a testicle festival.  No hot single chicks here.  \n\nRather buy a 12 pack of Ultra and spend my Friday night under a bridge.\n\nGo Packers!!!!!!", "business_id": "yrBo3c3OTKVO4H1ttBxadw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n83Q0rbSpoQl06m11meNIg", "review_id": "zE5XSudDwy9wlzhT6Hfzsw", "text": "We went here to watch football on Sunday, and even though they were very very slow...service was lacking.  They seem to have a lot of regulars around the bar, who occupy the attention of the bartenders. Otherwise, being a \"regular\" customer, it was hard to get service. I was also a little bit disturbed because the girl bartender, who clearly just rolled out of bed after a long new years eve celebration, was sitting on the counter..with her shoes placed on the SAME spot where they place the clean glasses--mouth down. \n\nThe atomosphere was great, and I think this could be a great place to watch a game, but wouldn't make the drive back out there with the service we had.", "business_id": "yrBo3c3OTKVO4H1ttBxadw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jTCcrIarDPDWzTHZKsH7wg", "review_id": "VIsCabgPBxKnIERJpobGCQ", "text": "If you are a sports fan and enjoy all kinds of memoribilia then this is a place for you.  They have so much memoribilia and signed stuff.  Very fun to look at.\n\nThis is a great place to watch a Badger game if you don't have tickets.\n\nThe food is great too.  I personally recommend the Italian beef and sausage combo with peppers.  Wash is down with a cold beer and you are set.", "business_id": "yrBo3c3OTKVO4H1ttBxadw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "emBphqO9RndSywB5B1_L3w", "review_id": "SM5yxN2CETvQB9BVQi6Jlg", "text": "This would be the perfect site for the TV shows \"Bar Rescue\" or \"Kitchen Nightmares.\"\nThe biggest weakness was the waitress we had. Slow service for both the drinks and our food. This is a bar: the drinks should have come fast and furious. The food arrived before the plates. The waitress forgot my water. Waitress never checked to see if I wanted another drink.\nPlaces like this should be using mystery shoppers to test and improve their service. And this bar is in Madison, WI, where there are a million other bars one can go to.", "business_id": "yrBo3c3OTKVO4H1ttBxadw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r21DDMv2-sc1PMQhy5TH_A", "review_id": "Ur0MxvMFcTyl4iAy4gnKKw", "text": "Pooley's has partnered with a new restaurant and the food is AMAZING! I was skeptical to return there after a bad experience with the old restaurant owner and the food has improved 150%... I will definitely be going back for nachos and the Italian beef and enjoy myself a Capitol Seasonal!", "business_id": "yrBo3c3OTKVO4H1ttBxadw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2eD24ev6qQtaljpSMiu4Uw", "review_id": "rBxbB7nrG_YEX12FrYxrSg", "text": "This is my favorite commercial movie theater.  The biggest draw for me is 1) location and 2) hot cinnamon and sugar donuts!  They always have a large selection of movies due to the many many screens.  A big plus is that, unlike the Point, they take debit cards at the ticket line AND at the treat counter.  Make me wanna buy lotsa candy.", "business_id": "pACm1yLb9Pwc1mOuvC3UDw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6kp815UUjK--ukUjmDlSCQ", "review_id": "khTwGzQpp7Vd4PnMz_TS6w", "text": "Let me start by saying that I often carry around a back pack.  When the occasion calls for it I upgrade to a purse.  But most of time I am traveling with munchkins with insatiable appetites, so I've got snacks in there for them and/or lots of books.  \n\nWe go to this theater all the time, and I take my back pack there all the time too.  But this time it created a problem.  \n\nWe got our tickets and were happily standing at the concession counter ordering tons of overpriced, bad for you, food when this teeny, tiny, little teenage employee approached me and advises me that they are going to have to search my back pack.  WTF??\n\nThey got a homeless guy out front smokin' a doobie with some teenagers, but they want to search my stuff?!?!  But you see I was wrong about what they were looking for.  \n\nKnowing that I had nothing in my pack that was without prescription, (ho ho hee hee) I willingly handed it over to the mickey mouse club house member.  She opens the first big zipper and finds, OH MY GAWD!!  \n\nRICE CAKES!!!  \n\nI am so busted.  That's right she was lookin' for food contraband, not drugs!  The first thing she says is, \"yep, food\" and she hands the pack back to me looking disgusted.  She then advises me that I have to leave the pack locked in the office during the movie we came to see.\n\nBecause you know, even though we're standing there with food from the concession stand, we still might wanna eat them rice cakes instead!!!!  \n\nAt this point everyone is looking, and my fellow movie companion is standing there eating his newly purchased popcorn enjoying the live action theater.  I thought I wouldn't care if she wanted to hold on to it while I watch a movie, but my credit cards, cell phone, iPod and prescription drugs were the real items of value and that had me worried.  \n\nThankfully for me all the contents of my pack were still there when I got it back from food police.  However the movie sucked, I sat there the whole time wondering if her and her teenage friends were rifling through my pack.\n\nAll this because of rice cakes my friends.  So the next time you dare purchase some, just remember it's better to use them as target practice than to mistakenly bring them into the theater!!!\n\nEven though bringing in outside food was not my intention this time, I can say that next time I go, I think I'll wear a trench coat and inside I'll have bags of popcorn and cans of soda strapped to me so I can smuggle in the contraband and be an arsehole just for the heck of it.", "business_id": "pACm1yLb9Pwc1mOuvC3UDw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UCdzVWtHFcx2QC_LT3rQfg", "review_id": "ut8QwdgB94D__m1v3qr2aA", "text": "Your only choice for movies if you're on the east side.  Older theater shows the current films but don't expect anything extraordinary from here.", "business_id": "pACm1yLb9Pwc1mOuvC3UDw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6kp815UUjK--ukUjmDlSCQ", "review_id": "gV0zoX_sB2Mp8CUNA8Eddw", "text": "UPDATE!  \n\nEver since my last review where I described being backpack violated for carrying rice cake contraband, I've made it my mission to sneak in as much snack contraband as I can every time I go here.  \n\nToday I stopped at Walgreens before heading over to the theater, and bought 3 large boxes of candy for 3 bucks!  Yes!  The same candy in the same size boxes that they sell at the theater for 4.25 a piece!  That's a 9.75 savings to me Eastgate, and YES I like stuffing boxes of candy down my pants!  I like it!!", "business_id": "pACm1yLb9Pwc1mOuvC3UDw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AXz26iQxhQQF7FFCkDNJ6w", "review_id": "cvNENcJ4AnP_vqh_lau6Hg", "text": "Its nothing special. If you want to see a movie it works.", "business_id": "pACm1yLb9Pwc1mOuvC3UDw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aoDM2oE3P4dNoFDKRljVkg", "review_id": "jslrq4KP80nRiSq1Bbmzqg", "text": "Fantastic seating, not a bad seat in the house.  Plus there's fantastic eats!", "business_id": "pACm1yLb9Pwc1mOuvC3UDw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oSA746-4MCJpWorJkzxqpQ", "review_id": "CbXVtWC2SEydUcU1fG-_Qg", "text": "I grew up going to this cinema. Over the last 25 years I've seen it grow from a few theatres (the lower-roofed area now on the left side of the building) to double that (the main area), to even more theatres with the addition of stadium seating (the right hallway). These days the place is a bit run-down and the prices for Madison are a bit silly. But the popcorn is always tasty and even while run by teenagers, whenever I'm back in Wisconsin and in a movie-going mood, it rarely disappoints.  It's not as easy to get to as it was when 151 was a 2 lane and you could make a turn right into the parking lot, but it's still pretty great as the only movie option still in existence for the East side of Madison and surrounding areas. \n\nThe fate of this cineplex is unknown to me as Marcus is building a \"new\" Eastgate on Hwy C near the Sun Prairie Target. This is surely why it hasn't been updated in a few years and why the back concession stand is rarely open any more. \n\nStill, worn and old though it may be, I always will love this place. I hope that it gets repurposed and not bulldozed when the business is moved further East. I'll bump the review to 4 stars simply for being the awesome home of so many memories. :)", "business_id": "pACm1yLb9Pwc1mOuvC3UDw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "WPZoUbeHXHb8WOhpu11s0w", "text": "Definitely a theater that's showing its age. The last movie I saw here was the first Matrix movie... and I don't think much has been updated in the past 13+ years since then.\n\nSwung by to see Rush (by Ron Howard); it was a Sunday at 6:20pm - the parking lot was nearly empty. The ticket sales person was friendly; she made a little small talk and said that she heard Rush was a great film - apparently she was going to try to watch it tomorrow. I appreciated the chat; all too often stores/shops/etc are staffed with drones. Not the case here.\n\nFigured I'd treat myself to a small popcorn and a soda. Concession stand had zero people in line; another very friendly staff member asked if she could get me anything. I placed my order and she did something that made me want to rate this place at 5 stars: she said, \"I'll fill your popcorn half-way, and if you'd like me to add butter or salt, you'll get a better mix.\" I declined the butter but did shake a little salt into the middle of the container before having her fill it the rest of the way. What a great, very welcomed touch. I've never seen that before.\n\nRush wasn't playing on one of the IMAX screens, and maybe I'm spoiled by IMAX and from having watched dozens of movies in my own home theater (with 4, 18\" subwoofers in an infinite baffle line array and 4800-watts of Crest power), but wow - the theater was a disappointment.\n\nPicture was fine, but the sound was so flat and reverse-scooped (no highs/no lows). Makes for easy-to-hear dialogue, but takes away all of the boom/rumble/feel that comes with the big screen experience. :-(\n\nRestrooms were clean, but also very dated.\n\nSo... \n\nService/Staff: 10-stars (out of 5)\nValue: 1-star (movie, popcorn (junior size) & large soda was $24.74 for 1 person)\nTheater: 2-stars - very dated/aged; poor sound quality, seats cramped (no leg room)", "business_id": "pACm1yLb9Pwc1mOuvC3UDw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2lLNnEeWDTTVo4wxLuu8Sg", "review_id": "FCJN4WcRwULmOOiMb7Yu-w", "text": "Walking into this place is almost like walking into a time warp. The main lobby was desperately outdated.  I would guess there hasn't been any update to it in 20 years. \n\nThe theater our movie was in was nice though.  I wasn't expecting too much after seeing the lobby but it had stadium seating and seemed updated.  \n\nThe staff we interacted with was friendly but not very chatty.  Overall, I had a good theater experience and would go here again if I'm in the area.", "business_id": "pACm1yLb9Pwc1mOuvC3UDw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RvweNJFVkR3ttkWsIBy7nQ", "review_id": "vN26FnR1sHrTw8-QA01c0g", "text": "This is your typical movie theater but I loooove that they are running their $5 Tuesday (movie ticket AND free popcorn special).  \n\nMy review centers around their customer service.  I purchased movie tickets at 3 pm for a 5:30 pm movie.  I then went about my errands.  I was accidentally shorted on my change.  When I realized what happened, I called and spoke to Jason who said they would could the cashier's drawer when I came back for my movie.  \n\nNot only did they respond and were ready with the cash when I arrived, but they were really nice about it.  Mitch is a great box office person and I appreciate he apologized.  We both made the mistake.  \n\nThank you for your niceness and your prompt response.  I appreciate it.", "business_id": "pACm1yLb9Pwc1mOuvC3UDw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "8hyGisVTCpPs80DCfm32VA", "review_id": "j7dyyipbsLYeQLGnvEDaFw", "text": "I might be spoiled in Milwaukee with the Majestic and iPic, but I'm from the Madison area and I NEVER remember this movie theater being \"nice\" or \"newer,\" even 15-16 years ago when I would see movies here in high school.\n\nI came here with my cousins to see The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. It was a matiinee, so it was $7.50 each. We had great seats in the front row of the stadium seating and we could put our feet up on the bar. It was actually decently crowded for a matinee, but I imagine it's because people aren't in school and adults have taken off of work due to the holiday.\n\nAll in all, this is a pretty standard Marcus theater. It's dated and pretty pricey for what you get in the theater. I did see signs that said on Tuesdays and Thursdays there are $5 movies. I think Thursday is a student day, so don't forget to bring your student ID...These two days are really the only two days I could see ht\n\nI would never go willingly for a movie (except maybe on Tues/Thurs)...it would be my last resort, but I think it's the only theater on the East Side where my family lives, so we went there. After being in Milwaukee and having iPic, which have big cushy chairs, and with tables for armrests, the $11 matinee for luxury seating AND popcorn at iPic isn't a bad price.\n\nIf all you need is a theater, than this will suit you just fine.\n\nFYI, If you park on the side of the theater you are likely to see young people in love fully engaging themselves in vehicle shenanigans. If you're there with your family and you're not quite ready to have *that* talk, I suggest you don't park on the right side of the theater.", "business_id": "pACm1yLb9Pwc1mOuvC3UDw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RvweNJFVkR3ttkWsIBy7nQ", "review_id": "vdtoIuqbVDq_AyhQQfx72g", "text": "I am dropping you down two stars.  I checked the website last night at 8pm and realized I missed the 7:25pm showing of 12 Years a Slave.  So I decided to go tonight.  \n\nI got there to purchase my tickets when the window person told me there is no such showtime.  I was like, what?  Huh?  No.  \n\nShe told us to head out and the times were on the wall.  Well they sure were, and in an obvious place, the numbers 7:25 were removed. The gap was comical.  \n\nWe were told by the manager that updates can be made and will be reflected on the website 15 minutes after they are made.  This means that the showtimes are simply suggested times, they will not actually be honored and can change at any time to put up a more popular film.  In addition to that, it was my responsibility to check the internet before I left home.  His assumption that I have constant and immediate access to the internet was insulting.  \n\nI was not the only one standing there.  Another patron complimented me on the points I made to Tom, the manager.  They are all valid points and completely unacceptable that an email is sent out each week reflecting these times.  Each theater sends out their showtimes.  In addition, I checked this time yesterday.  \n\nThe box office person did not even realize that a time was cancelled.  Inform your people to address the problem in a productive manner.  Perhaps: I apologize, there was a change to the schedule or I am sorry for the error, can I suggest another movie.\n\nThe movie was to show at 7:25.  Unless you got there 30 minutes early, you only had one other movie option.  Everything else started during the 6 o'clock hour.  It was offensive to be suggested that I see some other movie.  \n\nI am not always in the mood for an action movie or a cartoon.  I find it tragic that an award-winning movie is not being shown during prime hours.  There were so many of us dumb-founded that there were no other options.  Tonight, they lost at least ten patrons (that I could see).\n\nTwo stars is: Meh, I've experience better and I would say that is what Eastgate Cinemas has become.  They do not have enough showtimes for movies which lack blockbuster status.  Then to cancel showtimes with no notice is not a great way to do business.", "business_id": "pACm1yLb9Pwc1mOuvC3UDw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GIe3fZlWKtnPXTaGqmwl-A", "review_id": "S6vUzyiVjwTPsfzEW13Eew", "text": "It's a basic, few frills theater.  Their screens are a little too small for this day and age, which I assume they'll be fixing when they build the new location in Sun Prairie.\n\nI go to a lot of movies, and this theater is really no better or worse than most other theaters I've been to, and given that this is closest to my home, it receives the majority of my business.\n\nMy favorite part of this theater is the fact that I usually go to the bathroom before a show (who doesn't really?).  I always use the same bathroom (the smaller one to the right), and I usually end up at the first urinal when I go in.  At the first urinal, a few years ago, some dude wiped a nasal nugget on the wall when he was doing his business.  That wall widget happened to be nearly the same color as the tile in the men's room.  Now, every time I go in there, I look for it.  It's still there, over 4+ years now.\n\nWay to clean the bathrooms, Eastgate!", "business_id": "pACm1yLb9Pwc1mOuvC3UDw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-M60tkpN6ncFNMtC9Snj_g", "review_id": "pvC01EmBWWPql8mMpr86yQ", "text": "Average theater, seats are old, but they do the job. The food & drink is way overpriced, so bring a big purse with snacks from home.  $5 movies all day Tuesday is a good deal.", "business_id": "pACm1yLb9Pwc1mOuvC3UDw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tSWbskPOK1V1a84-_ud1vg", "review_id": "YoaA5jI0PPyMna5u3TzcOQ", "text": "The service from beginning to end was top-notch! Our car was swiped by a semi and took out our passenger side mirror. Abra treated us with respect and professionalism through the entire process. They did a fantastic job fixing our car and didn't overcharge us for anything. \n\nWe'd recommend Abra to anyone!", "business_id": "-J-kQpDGIkX_1XHfi0HG2g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OtpHvQFGbZ4sONaQAXankg", "review_id": "qSz0Fh02pU8-BVaJBkRViw", "text": "I have to preface this review with a little story.  I found myself at Abra after a fender-bender left my bumper with a deep, ugly scrape.  This is how it went down. I was sitting in my parked car in a parking ramp at UW-Madison.  I vaguely noticed a car pulling in too close in the space next to me--but I was too busy talking to my BF on the phone to pay much attention.  All of a sudden, my car rocked to the side as the parking-impaired perp hit me, and then gunned his car backward, forcibly dragging it out of the space and doing a lovely number on my bumper.  I whipped around to look just in time to see the guy taking off at full speed. \n\nWell...that got my Irish up.  \n\nI am NOT making this up...there were witnesses.  Being familiar with the parking ramp, I was fairly sure that he wouldn't be able to make a clean get-away.  So I jumped out of my car and chased him down on foot--in high heels.  When I caught up to him, it was a terrified teenage guy (can you imagine the sight of a crazy, high-heeled woman approaching at a dead run in the review mirror???).  In short: I convinced him that he should return to the scene of the crime.  I have a broken toe for my trouble--and a laugh every time I think about it.\n\n'Nuff said.  So anyway.  Abra.  I arrived on-time for my appointment, and watched in growing dismay as one, then two people arrived after me and were immediately helped by one of the technicians.  Then I realized that the harassed soul casting helpless glances in my direction as he dealt with an annoying, disgruntled customer was the technician appointed to deal with my assessment.  Stuff happens.  The actual assessment took only about 10 minutes, and then I was on my merry way.  It just seems like there should be a first-come, first-served type of system in place, but what do I know?", "business_id": "-J-kQpDGIkX_1XHfi0HG2g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vUiLO-EfTnPzfDuhJMF_rA", "review_id": "SgNDfS25rZaak1ur_UrLhw", "text": "NOTE:  I only just got my car back so I cannot yet comment on the long-term resilience of the paint job.\n\nMy wife bought a new VW Passat in December and was hit by a dump truck in January. There was body damage to the driver-side front door, back door and rear quarter panel. Our insurance is with Geico who has an agent that works right out of ABRA's office. So I took it there for an assessment.\n\nEveryone was extremely kind and helpful. The process of getting the estimate both by Geico and by ABRA was very quick and easy. Also, ABRA was nice enough to provide me with a rental car on their dime. Enterprise came out to ABRA's location and we took care of the rental there.  All I paid for was the insurance which was like $12-13/day.\n\nABRA sent daily updates via text message letting me know their progress and as soon as they had an estimated completion time, the let me know that as well.\n\nI dropped it off on Tuesday, January 21 and they completed all the repairs and paint on Friday however I couldn't pick it up until Monday, January 27 as the paint needed to dry.  The car looks excellent!", "business_id": "-J-kQpDGIkX_1XHfi0HG2g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6kp815UUjK--ukUjmDlSCQ", "review_id": "peNcFyDmY4Q5EiCK6YuNQQ", "text": "Expensive for food that is mediocre.  The wait time for the food was incredibly long and they weren't even that busy.  Lame.", "business_id": "R825-NTAI2wG2C4mN-dtNA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uhsQFs68oZHrKVMPinwfrQ", "review_id": "ZNZjAbCDjPraBwokOd6I2Q", "text": "As a recent Chicago transplant, I've really been missing Chicago pizza. Imagine my amazement when I discovered that there was an Uno's in Madison! \n\nWrong. While the original Pizzaria Uno (at Ohio and Wabash) is wonderful, something is lost in translation here. I can't even explain it. It's just bad. \n\nThe hunt for good deep dish in Madison continues...", "business_id": "R825-NTAI2wG2C4mN-dtNA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D-JrV8Y60p_aFwYBsYIHIQ", "review_id": "R2qAItXzTWKoGNAyb3B9zg", "text": "solid food....very good service and kid friendly....a sure spot in the dells rotation.", "business_id": "R825-NTAI2wG2C4mN-dtNA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HtxNcRQr28JTzXPOf7X_fA", "review_id": "m7tKTgRV-mA81lvG31pvTQ", "text": "It's OK. We were staying in the hotel nearby and the roads were terrible, so we walked over. Some interesting local craft beers on tap, but not a single pale ale; three stars there. Interesting pizza choices on the menu, and other choices for people who wanted something different. The pizza was good--not great, but better than your average delivery pizza. I like their crust, the toppings tasted fresh, and sauce had flavor--food 3 stars. Service also three stars--friendly & prompt.  For a chain restaurant, Uno's is better than most, though would much prefer a locally owned pizzeria.\n------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\nFYI From Mens Health (should you care about such things):\n Uno Chicago Grill Chicago Classic Deep Dish Pizza\n\n2,310 calories \n162 g fat \n123 g carbs \n4,470 mg sodium\n\nDowning this \"personal\" pizza is equivalent to eating 18 slices of Domino's Crunchy Thin Crust cheese pizza.\n----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\nOf course it tastes 18 time better, so there is a trade-off...", "business_id": "R825-NTAI2wG2C4mN-dtNA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DBp9UzN6WyaFhqzTn7dXIw", "review_id": "MGF1DEfAn6JORkmrun5iZA", "text": "Very good service and great pizza! The staff did a great job with refills and making the 4 kids in our group comfortable. The bloody Mary bar looked great.", "business_id": "R825-NTAI2wG2C4mN-dtNA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GIe3fZlWKtnPXTaGqmwl-A", "review_id": "CE8HU8DKYXTmLVxaDJnBBw", "text": "Horrible, horrible service.  I went twice before writing a review.  the first time I thought maybe it was an off day.  The second time, they lost me as a customer.  The wait staff was more interested in talking about their weekend plans than serving customers.  The food was okay, nothing special.  But, for the price, I expect a little more service from a staff that realizes they're not working at Denny's.  Hell, Denny's usually has pretty solid service.  This place will have to go to an extreme to get me to return.  If I could give them zero stars, I would.", "business_id": "R825-NTAI2wG2C4mN-dtNA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WJ-7ayUSHwzAluVfOhAz1A", "review_id": "4DRY75xQZKrrtWC9Ep-TLQ", "text": "Great place for lunch. Fast and friendly service. Nice options of combos like salad and soup. Soup and burger. Soup and pizza. I am fan of the soups here. They are really fresh and i can try more than onesoup in all you can eat soup. Great value for the price you pay. I have to try to for dinner sometime.", "business_id": "R825-NTAI2wG2C4mN-dtNA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MbfWijPKd18ng_-e5EVOfg", "review_id": "2KkNojgbS-DbGvsg6MYf2g", "text": "Good, clean pizza/bar place.  Numero Uno pizza is the way to go and they have a decent amount of beers on tap.  Wait staff is nice and friendly.  \n\nThis is a chain, so you know exactly what to expect every time.  Good consistency.", "business_id": "R825-NTAI2wG2C4mN-dtNA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kV7ZoThXkTq9yxT7PAbq0Q", "review_id": "ElLjQomNfIH6ylwOGeQqlg", "text": "I had the spinoccoli deep dish pizza and i loved it! It was very delicious but the only thing keeping me from 5 stars was that I understand that It was small and the pizza wasn't as filled as I would like it to be for the price. I also had the chi town appetizer platter and it was not bad. I could tell that the chicken tenders were made from scratch and the avocado egg rolls were pretty good! My meal overall was very filling and I'm extremely happy with my meal and service overall.", "business_id": "R825-NTAI2wG2C4mN-dtNA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XE-EtNY1ogC6XdLYhYVVFQ", "review_id": "bqId1_09IVGEzvgAzDjoyg", "text": "I've eaten here with my family as well as with coworkers.  The menu accommodates a wide variety of diet choices.  My wife eats gluten free and I work with vegetarians.  All are full when we leave.  Yes, the pizza can be a bit greasy.  But they also serve other foods including pastas and seafood.  Our service has always been wonderful and the food good.  It is a bit pricey though.", "business_id": "R825-NTAI2wG2C4mN-dtNA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q2_xNGF6nhsOoD2NpOa5dg", "review_id": "inr9WhyVsiL6Mb4J_Zu6AA", "text": "Enjoyed a Guacamole burger and fries for lunch a last week. It was good but not memorable.", "business_id": "R825-NTAI2wG2C4mN-dtNA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KVHOzkdJX4bznHmFk7UKLg", "review_id": "OtrrkntMLLQgwEb1YxFg9w", "text": "We called in an order for delivery from our hotel, which advertised them on their room keys and gave us a delivery menu, only to be told they don't start delivery until 5pm. So...take note of that.\n\nThe pizzas were decent. We got some crazy deals, I think, because our order *should* have come out to waaaay more. Maybe it was a discount for them not delivering at lunch time...", "business_id": "R825-NTAI2wG2C4mN-dtNA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ISwiZNOXrgxlLfVZsGBUww", "review_id": "cSKZLumXuc9yq3E6N2Bicg", "text": "8/10/13 and 8/11/13 We stopped in to enjoy the bar.  They had Ale Asylum Hopalicious, Lake Louie Warped Speed Scotch Ale, and New Belgium Brewing Rampant Imperial IPA on draft along with several others.  Tasty craft beers found at a chain restaurant are rare from my experience.  We learned it was happy hour all day on Sunday for several food items.  Their chili nachos and Caesar salad were tasty.  We enjoyed their deep dish spinoccoli with sausage.  It's not on the menu, but they still make it.  They play a nice and varied mix of music and have several TV's for sports watching.  We plan on stopping in more frequently.  In the past this wasn't a personal favorite.", "business_id": "R825-NTAI2wG2C4mN-dtNA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2lLNnEeWDTTVo4wxLuu8Sg", "review_id": "P-mZdnOZtZHztzpL7r6rUQ", "text": "Stopped by here after seeing a movie across the street.  The place wasn't very busy for a late Saturday night and I think we were the only ones sitting in the bar area.  This place had some New Glarus on tap which is a must anytime I am in Wisconsin. \n\nOur server was great and got us everything we needed quickly.  It wasn't till after we were served our food that we realized we didn't have any silverware.  It took a while for our server to come back into the room but once he did we waved him down and he promptly brought out silverware for us.  \n\nWe both really enjoyed our pasta dishes.  And there was plenty of food and I ended up taking half mine home.", "business_id": "R825-NTAI2wG2C4mN-dtNA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "niviWR1INEnLbcnwsp5d2w", "review_id": "6OPB4jPBgR02dHLHtgXrsQ", "text": "Great for a quick lunch! Such a large variety on the menu, it will surely meet anyone's needs!", "business_id": "R825-NTAI2wG2C4mN-dtNA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zcgiC6KI_YLd9ysHtWOxAw", "review_id": "kkR2ogO5mL8Qb5A_Uk5PLg", "text": "UNO, I truly love your food.  It is decadent and amazing and watching my significant other eat his way through an entire deep dish and straight towards a heart attack is especially rewarding.  However, I am incredibly disappointed in your new delivery system.  I am in the correct zip code and I had food delivered to my house twice with no issues.  Apparently something has changed, because after placing a third order the other night, I was informed that you do in fact deliver to my zip code... Just not to my apartment.  What gives?  Why did this change out of nowhere?  We had just added UNO to our weekly Friday delivery rotation and then you had to go and break our hearts.\n\nBut fine.  I understand.  I won't be spending as much money there but I wasn't mad because my apartment is about ten minutes away and maybe that's just too far.  But the girl who delivered this news could not have sounded like she cared any less about the inconvenience.  Just asked if we could come pick it up.  No explanation.  No offer to make things better or take a bit off the bill.  Just a flat, slightly irritated statement.  Thanks a lot.\n\nThe macaroni really hits the spot on a bad day.  Real shame about the disorganization and attitude though.  We could have had a beautiful relationship, UNO.", "business_id": "R825-NTAI2wG2C4mN-dtNA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "959Iwm6_4XyHwawzArdjAw", "review_id": "96yJ6QY4mJ6B7U5YNhxNUQ", "text": "Ordered online and picked up...20 mins later, I was enjoying deep dish and artisan style pizzas.  Pizzas were great and affordable...will def order again. Glad it's very close to me.", "business_id": "R825-NTAI2wG2C4mN-dtNA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zcgiC6KI_YLd9ysHtWOxAw", "review_id": "mlmfniFUGjtmxTSK_Vd4ww", "text": "Since writing my review, we have had UNO successfully deliver to our apartment three times, so perhaps the glitch in the system is fixed!  Thank you!", "business_id": "R825-NTAI2wG2C4mN-dtNA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n6GcWuPYKKOu4oL3rOzBuw", "review_id": "SjHZVXY43SiPxBDz7Rbq5Q", "text": "The service at this location is slow, the prices are outrageous, the food is totally sub-par, the drinks are always made super duper weak, and they close really early. I don't suggest coming here for a good time. The servers are nice, but I would suggest going to a more delicious location.", "business_id": "R825-NTAI2wG2C4mN-dtNA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FW8ocLP-HCdbJjuMw4rohw", "review_id": "oL2_X7EWxz2G-UO6iQ5t2Q", "text": "Used these guys for a warranty repair. The 1st couple of people I spoke to on the phone were very nice, however flexibility for scheduling was not there. The first person said I could ask for a specific time, the 2nd person said I could only choose a time frame, the 3rd person said they pretty much ignore that and schedule by geographics.  AND online they even say, 'a time convenient for you. And by the time we were able to get a mutual time for the repair, the tech was unpleasant. The appliance did get fixed.  5 stars for getting the appliance fixed, 0 stars for the tech's attitude. Not sure how to rate being pleasantly lied to about scheduling.", "business_id": "0wFlxz_fv9jqb73o0jl0TA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6TZpQszZfho8Vpzp6wo8ZQ", "review_id": "jycEKDdZSol8LFyC5RcuEQ", "text": "If you were to ask me about my in store purchase and customer service I would have said it was great. However that all changed once they had my money and the purchase was complete. I spent nearly $3,000 on a sectional over Memorial Day weekend and was told that my order would take at most 14 weeks but that most orders take around 6 weeks. So at the end of July I call and I'm told August 21st is my delivery date. I call back at the end of August (it took three messages and calls to reach my salesmen) and he says he's been trying to call me but my phone was broken (it wasn't, I've had the same phone for 10 years). Then he tells me it will be September 21st. I begrudgingly agree since this is the maximum timeline in the 14 weeks. Now here we are and I call again today and I'm told 2-4 more weeks. I tried to talk to the manager and express my dissatisfaction and he stood there silent on the other end of the phone offering no concern or effort to expedite my shipment. \n\nBottom line: once the sale is final and they have your money they put zero effort in helping you. \n\nMeanwhile here I sit (on the floor) 4 months after my purchase and I still have another month to go (that is if this time quote is accurate)!\n\nI recommend taking your business elsewhere. Somewhere where customer service is more than a smile to get the sale.", "business_id": "0wFlxz_fv9jqb73o0jl0TA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6TZpQszZfho8Vpzp6wo8ZQ", "review_id": "38Bu7jeOEVPNBgcMnTt7QA", "text": "If you were to ask me about my in store purchase and customer service I would have said it was great. However that all changed once they had my money and the purchase was complete. I spent nearly $3,000 on a sectional over Memorial Day weekend and was told that my order would take at most 14 weeks but that most orders take around 6 weeks. So at the end of July I call and I'm told August 21st is my delivery date. I call back at the end of August (it took three messages and calls to reach my salesmen) and he says he's been trying to call me but my phone was broken (it wasn't, I've had the same phone for 10 years). Then he tells me it will be September 21st. I begrudgingly agree since this is the maximum timeline in the 14 weeks. Now here we are, its the end of September and I call again today and I'm told 2-4 more weeks. I tried to talk to the manager and express my dissatisfaction and he stood there silent on the other end of the phone offering no concern or effort to expedite my shipment.   Bottom line: once the sale is final and they have your money they put zero effort in helping you.   Meanwhile here I sit (on the floor) 4 months after my purchase and I still have another month to go (that is if this time quote is accurate)!  I recommend taking your business elsewhere. Somewhere where customer service is more than a smile to get the sale.", "business_id": "0wFlxz_fv9jqb73o0jl0TA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vU4N-TaRwk5GtAc97_wx9A", "review_id": "TNVTXgcTGmj6Sa6P-WTIBw", "text": "Worthless.  Everyone in the television department sits around talking to each other.  You basically have to tape $20 bills to your forehead in order to get any attention.  Based on how empty sections of the store are, they must be going out of business.  The furniture department is stocked with things to look at, but rarely is it in stock.  Big profits in furniture....I wouldn't be surprised if they turn into a furniture store.", "business_id": "0wFlxz_fv9jqb73o0jl0TA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "smw0hop3R9fAQWGxp9OJtw", "review_id": "8gDBxD0bqlEv1dD3Fq2L1w", "text": "Going out of business sale is a joke. Drove up from Chicago and it was a complete waste of time! Prices are extremely high - electronics are higher than best buy. Furniture needs another 50% off to even consider buying floor models. Customers were all walking around complaining about the price.", "business_id": "0wFlxz_fv9jqb73o0jl0TA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QvOLNXIyHIoptcZfAm381w", "review_id": "CZY0qiKksM3dVo8pUaIJsw", "text": "I found this service in the Bucky Book and used a coupon for half off the service call. They have set pricing on different services (so if something takes 30 minutes or 3 hrs, it's the same). I was given a quote on a service  (to fix our clogged basement sink) but then given an honest opinion that a Roto Rooter service would be better equipped and more cost-effective. I was very impressed with how nice the plumber was, and how honest he was. I paid $32.50 for his opinion, and I think it saved me over $100 on top of that. I will probably use them again for other plumbing needs (but now know to use Roto Rooter for blocked pipes).", "business_id": "zjvhOPocFPsImtJMWV55WA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rWUN9atv73vs2R8Tw8zeEQ", "review_id": "IF6pe6728DZp9B9V5_2oUg", "text": "I won an air conditioner and a heating tune-up through an auction. Upon the initial inspection I was told that everything should be OK but that a newer furnace (mine is 8 years old) was recommended. \n\nLater, when it was determined I could not afford a new furnace I was told that my venting was not up to code. All Comfort Services would then be happy to sell me a new furnace (to replace one that's only 8 years old) and a new water heater as well as the stuff that goes along with it (plumbing, electrical, etc.) \n\nSo I took it upon myself to hire a home inspector to look things over and was told that everything was fine. The venting was indeed up to code and that there should be no real reason that I couldn't have the A/C and venting work I wanted done with the current set-up. The inspector then also told me he has had trouble with All Comfort Services in the past using similar bait-and-switch tactics to upsell customers into equipment that is not needed (in my case it was to make up for the A/C unit I was getting for much less than the list price I think). \n\nEmails and phone calls to Kendall Richards, the owner, went unanswered when I tried in vain to get my money refunded to me. Thankfully my credit card company worked with me to dispute the charges and I got my money back. \n\nI would stay far, far away from All Comfort Services and instead use a more reputable heating and air conditioning vendor.", "business_id": "zjvhOPocFPsImtJMWV55WA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 7, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H-oIeCHGuxidVEGM6C3AsA", "review_id": "C_8eJPeuHXQHKEU2Vr--UQ", "text": "Had a cracked line on my ac unit - got charged $100 to find it, and then the quote was for $1150 and was told to replace my entire AC system instead of fixing it.  Got a second opinion from another place and they said it was just a $400 fix including a recharge.  All Comfort Services quoted me $500 in refrigerant alone.", "business_id": "zjvhOPocFPsImtJMWV55WA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YIJevvZZSPKM1mBMxjGDHg", "review_id": "wYmxxPynI00p8XFVN5cGJA", "text": "Our furnace stopped working.  Although it turned out to be a minor problem, the technician was very helpful and explained the issue. He checked out the entire system and gave advise as to how to address the issue in the future.  Explained that an expensive part could be replaced but it seemed to be working after he made some adjustments and stated we might get several more years out of it.  We were pleased with him and the documentation he provided in case we have further problems.", "business_id": "zjvhOPocFPsImtJMWV55WA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CwI0eZ2R6Oks_gv9gANlwQ", "review_id": "e-1O1mQ7j8BTI4GwjTsJtg", "text": "I would rate 4.5 stars only because we are rather new customers and I would reserve 5 stars for proven track record of continuously exceeding expectations. \n\nWhen moving into our home two years ago, we knew the air conditioning and heating system were on their last legs. This past week the heat began to go and we needed to get the system replaced as soon as possible. Jay at ACS did a great job with offering three energy efficient options at various price points. He advised us of manufacturer rebates and tax credits that allowed us to save almost $2000 and get the \"cadillac\" of options for just a bit more than the most economical option, with prompt installation.\n\nJay was very professional and knowledgeable about which products would give us the most \"bang for the buck\" considering our house size and heating/AC needs. Feel very good about the decision to go with All Comfort Services.", "business_id": "zjvhOPocFPsImtJMWV55WA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 7, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NqYwCA-IRPYiaYvXS2Hj-w", "review_id": "1pKivIzriOFznVfW-P0Kig", "text": "I rarely post or comment unless I feel that I have been taken advantage of. Now, I am an average consumer with a college education, however, I am not familiar with HVAC systems at all. So, I am posting this in the public to hopefully help other consumers to not fall for the \"Spring Tune Up\" Offer by All Comfort Services @ 5245 Voges Road Madison, WI 53718. \n\nIn full transparency I am also posting copies of the quotes & receipts from the technician. Here: https://plus.google.com/u/0/111026625881803880071/posts/PKBhrxTNQs7 \n\nScenario: \n- I found a special on Angieslist for $139 for a technician to come to my house for a spring AC Tune Up. \n- My system is 23 years old, and the furnace has been very well maintained works fine. \n- The technician was at my house for 45 minutes. \n\n1. Replaced my furnace filter. \n2. Put \"Comfort Services\" stickers all over my furnace (and removed the competitors) \n3. I showed him how to turn on my thermostat (I have a nest) \n4. Hooked up the gauges to the AC and ran the system 6. Stated that I have a very small amount of freon, and that it is cost prohibitive to find a leak ($435-$600, and recharge $161). \n5. Recommended that I buy a new AC unit and furnace \n6. Charged me $139. \n7. Scheduled a Salesman to come to my house 2 business days later to sell me a new A/C & Furnace system for between $7,679 - $8,742. \n\n\nSince then, I have had 2 other HVAC companies visit me and make other recommendations and provide a complimentary \"leak check\" by loading in nitrogen and offering me some other options. \n\n\nConclusion: I've decided to recharge the freon in my system through another HVAC company and they will come out in 2 months (free of charge) to test my pressure again. My honest opinion is that All Comfort Services uses their technicians to generate leads to replace full HVAC systems. In the future I will not be using All Comfort Services and taking my business somewhere else.", "business_id": "zjvhOPocFPsImtJMWV55WA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OnOQhiyMe2qzXQs9BfOmGw", "review_id": "k3KwZhi9aRts1Fv27g_a5g", "text": "Tech was on time and very courteous.  Performed the necessary maintenance quickly.  All in all a very good experience.", "business_id": "zjvhOPocFPsImtJMWV55WA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZDB0GxfmAK0gJx4HM287NA", "review_id": "DRWzvWjoUWbuoNM8iopJ6Q", "text": "On Friday our furnace stopped blowing out hot air. We did not know who to call, but saw our furnace was installed by All Comfort so we gave them a call. They said the service visit would be around $96.00 and we thought that amount was fairly standard. The tech was there about 2 hours after we called. He then spent about 90 minutes diagnosing the issue, which was a faulty high limit switch. He then told us he could not have it fixed until Wednesday and that the cost would be $600.00! This was after charging us $375.00 to just come and diagnose. Obviously my husband and I were in a panic because that is a lot of money, but to have to wait until Wednesday to get your furnace fixed when the temps are below zero is frightening. To make a long story a little shorter, we called another company in town and they told us they could come on Saturday and fix the problem for $200. We were happily back in our home by Saturday afternoon. I will say that my husband received a call from the President of All Comfort who was very apologetic and who graciously waived the $375.00 fee. I guess there was a mixup in the pricing by the tech. So to sum it up, great customer service from the president, but strange pricing.", "business_id": "zjvhOPocFPsImtJMWV55WA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qsKiBM4ygzKcttW2ocKlNw", "review_id": "l6T4Tov-U058GNhMAj_w_Q", "text": "[This is part of a set of reviews covering establishments my family and I encountered while taking a road trip to Cincinnati.]\n\nI'm finally getting to the final few reviews from my trip more than two months ago.  I guess I could have scrapped these last few, but that's not what Yelpers do.  Is it!?\n\nThis was your typical Courtyard by Marriot.  Clean, well-run, friendly staff.  They have a good-sized pool and a big, comfortable lobby.  There were quite a few people checking in at the same time I was (the young lady at the front desk seemed a bit frazzled, but still very professional) and I was surprised how much room there was given the limited space they had cordoned off for registration.\n\nI would complain about the fact that there were only two elevators at either end of the hotel, but for this size hotel it didn't make sense to add more.  It gave the feeling that we were waiting a long time because we had only one option, but that was probably just skewed because of my impatience of wanting to get to where I was going that night.  I did take the stairs a few times when I didn't want to wait and going up and down to the third floor was surprisingly un-strenuous.  They had enough room that the staircase was very shallow.  Actually, a very unusual setup.\n\nI was a little disappointed in the morning when we were trying to get breakfast.  Like the first Marriot we stayed on the outbound part of our trip, there were waffle makers, but these weren't self-serve.  There was an area for a \"chef\" to make you eggs/omelette, but there was no one manning the station.  Granted, it was early.  But still.  If you're going to have a station like that, shouldn't there be *someone* there?\n\nEven with that, we had a nice stay.  Comfortable and restful before the drive home.", "business_id": "CNvF4BsuFEfC-0Ol4cAD3w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RxD8XEw5do9-2ue0NBi9vw", "review_id": "fbWfi7YCqjdroyHnOwZ4Nw", "text": "The courtyard Madison is pretty good. I've been staying here for weeks on a project so I can say it's pretty comfortable and very clean. I prefer the other Harriot brands like the Fairfield to the courtyards because you usually get a free breakfast and some of the courtyards are pretty shabby. This one is nice tho, it's been kept up to date and a recently opened gym is a nice addition. The staff is quite nice and they have a bar, if meeting other middle aged business travelers is your thing (I prefer Le Tigre).  \n\nOh, they do have the slowest elevators in the world.", "business_id": "CNvF4BsuFEfC-0Ol4cAD3w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cLi_GrU-Nq0hmUcICMWCBg", "review_id": "pOgH3a-Zen9Ww9w7TSeaiQ", "text": "Sometimes you want to go\nWhere everybody knows your name,\nand they're always glad you came.\n\nEvery time I come here ...  that Cheers song comes to my head  ... I've been coming here for about a year and half and have NEVER EVER had a problem, the rooms are clean and the staff knows you here. They are all friendly... The hotel has just been redone so it looks better than it did before", "business_id": "CNvF4BsuFEfC-0Ol4cAD3w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "17FCEyHQOlpDqYKEYl3pLw", "review_id": "OaeDdAQGIujW42u9npc8BA", "text": "Clean, nice rooms, great breakfast cafe in lobby, nice looking pool and gym. About 15 minutes from downtown Madison.", "business_id": "CNvF4BsuFEfC-0Ol4cAD3w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hhVKwwMkejIS9f5_OILtBw", "review_id": "ezv0AmG8GDvOWmuP2qWesw", "text": "Pros: \nGood  clean rooms\nNice lounge inside and out, fire pit awesome\nStarbucks and breakfast, service friendly and fast\nfriendly front desk greeters very accommodating\n\nCons:\nHear noise levels of the highway in room\nPrices of food is a bit steep\n\nFinal word: I'll go back and stay here when I'm visiting.", "business_id": "CNvF4BsuFEfC-0Ol4cAD3w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zycqYaHhEjqIdkAYVSqQIA", "review_id": "ZstKw5T9YXMqWSM9VxRP5A", "text": "1) So quiet. If you like privacy to do some business work, etc. this is the place for you.\n2) My room was by the interstate. I had no idea until I opened the window. Again, quiet.\n3) Super friendly staff members, esp Kayla. This is the kind of place where they remember who you are and what room you are staying in. Awesome touch.\n4) Lots of people in the workout room in the winter. Treadmill was down one night, but up again and running the next. Great job.\n5) Overall, just a quality Marriott that is a little less \"popular\" and \"busy\" than maybe some others because it's on the outer edge of town. So decent prices and peace and quiet (did I mention that?) \n6) I'm probably coming back.", "business_id": "CNvF4BsuFEfC-0Ol4cAD3w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OxozdvRdP3m4ITqwSURlLA", "review_id": "1rEArRVNKUzS3bRsUvRE8w", "text": "Simply the best! Kayla, Angie and the entire staff always offer excellent customer service. As a business traveler, this is my favorite to stay at. The rooms are clean, quiet and up to date. The lobby area is inviting and fun place to work and have a drink after a long day!", "business_id": "CNvF4BsuFEfC-0Ol4cAD3w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VMqEBiRQxfj8i8k3SS7JAg", "review_id": "ZSYM0Ww97x66cv6W5A4QqQ", "text": "we love this place!  it's our \"go-to\" in Madison.  ALWAYS very very very clean, the staff is extremely friendly, and the rooms are modern and comfortable.  the rates are very reasonable, borderline cheap, and it is only about a ten minute drive from downtown.", "business_id": "CNvF4BsuFEfC-0Ol4cAD3w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "qVJwtoWOlqgDRndJ83OUEw", "review_id": "URnZ30c3Ppo9tu0LNlSscw", "text": "This location is definitely one of the \"better\" Courtyards out there. It appears new, or at least very newly remodeled. \n\nRooms: A\nOurs was spotless and good sized. We had a standard king which has a sofa and large work surface. As a bonus, our room had a small refrigerator. On the minus side, you could hear hallway noise in a BIG way. \n\nAmenities: B+\nFree wifi, nice common areas, lovely outside sitting spaces and a pool (unusual for Courtyard). The pool can be a plus or minus depending on your situation as they tend to attract noisy children (ours did just that, and it was very unpleasant). For business travelers there is a boarding pass kiosk and 24 hour market.\n\nLocation: B\nLocated in a business park, you're about 5-6 miles away from the Capitol meaning you may need a car. It's a very easy drive though. Also, the hotel is located near an expressway meaning you may hear some road noise (ask for a front facing room). This location is close to a big mall and there are lots of chain restaurants within a few minutes drive.\n\nStaff: B\nPleasant on check in/check out. \n\nOverall, this is a nice Courtyard in a good location - I'd return/recommend without hstation.", "business_id": "CNvF4BsuFEfC-0Ol4cAD3w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l0DYlIF-ldnMsi2B32miEQ", "review_id": "iTRH6q4xnFjUUp_5CQ3TsA", "text": "nothing fancy, but reliable and clean!  The service was fine (didn't blow us away, but wasn't bad).  The view isn't so great, but that's not Marriot's fault, obviously.  It was a big bummer that there was NO dining on-site (except for early morning hours - which we did not go to).  Would have been GREAT to have room service available.  : /  The \"market\" (think seven eleven) was just fine.  Although, since there was no other food source on-site (again, excluding the early breakfast option), I would have loved to see more variety/options in the \"market\" area.  As we were checking out we asked (multiple Associates) about their rewards program and finally got some info.  It was not readily available, and many staff members didn't know anything about it.  I thought that was pretty odd.  If I was in a pinch, I'd stay here again.", "business_id": "CNvF4BsuFEfC-0Ol4cAD3w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v_LulUz8krwHAyXOuTZx2A", "review_id": "J3iq_mzGKVUWdJJI7gTA3g", "text": "Clean newer property on Madison's east side with big rooms and great pillows (5) on each of the two queen beds in our room.  \n\nThe furnishings are new and stylish and they have a large well appointed lobby where their \"cafe\" is open in the evenings at 5 so you can buy a drink or get something to eat. They also offer breakfast (not included in the room rate).\n\nWe stayed in 415-on the top floor and booked the room the same day (don't try this on football weekends!). I don't think it was a very full house so things were on the quiet side which was nice after a long harrowing day driving in the snow.  \n\nBathroom features a shower tub and stool in a larger space. Sink is located outside bathroom door in the room. Room also featured a small refrigerator and a work desk.\n\nAll in all a comfy spot to spend the night.", "business_id": "CNvF4BsuFEfC-0Ol4cAD3w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "28dyDNrL-Jsqv-n6fcuMEQ", "review_id": "RFzLOaCIQS7yZqnzJuekBg", "text": "Marriot is usually my top choice when traveling for business so it was nice to see that Marriot had a Courtyard property right across the highway from my Madison office.\n\nI arrived rather late thanks to some sub zero weather delays, however it was nice to be able to checkin and grab a quick bite to eat at the bistro in the lobby. Selection is limited, however its very convenient. I didn't have much of an opportunity to checkout the outside courtyard due to the snow and extreme cold however it looked like it would provide a great area to relax after a busy day.\n\nOverall all the interior hotel property was clean, with a nice comfortable room. The room itself offered me enough room to spread out. Complete with a workspace, sofa, 32\" flat screen tv and a mini fridge. The bathroom was average size, however not too small where you would feel cramped. The staff here was great, from check in to check out and even dining at the bistro everyone went above and beyond to make my stay enjoyable. \n\nI already have to return to Madison in a few weeks and have already booked by return trip at this very same hotel.  One complaint I did have was staying on the rear of the hotel is that the garbage pickup provided a nice wakeup call between 6-6:30am twice during my 4 night stay.", "business_id": "CNvF4BsuFEfC-0Ol4cAD3w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8ITVDdfK07owxCA1x878Vw", "review_id": "zZExzhkn_2rtYAa8de2htA", "text": "Website updated on the hour.  Clean.  Friendly and knowledgeable staff.  Odd location.", "business_id": "DdaBJ-NJrvXSjfNRhbA71Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "p4ySEi8PEli0auZGBsy6gA", "review_id": "Zi53ZSFybMBfOxv5yqzNTQ", "text": "Keep up all the good work at the Humane Society.", "business_id": "DdaBJ-NJrvXSjfNRhbA71Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zee7YpFdx96E2sOUgj7F-Q", "review_id": "CZ3j5AWzjcdB7FukHTUoLQ", "text": "As much as I love the idea of saving a poor helpless animal from being put to death this place could use some work if they intend to adopt animals out! First and foremost the customer service here is terrible. My parents have visited the shelter on more than one occasion to view the dogs ready for adoption and have yet to be greeted with a friendly helping hand. If they had they would have a dog right now. Its hard to enquire about a dog when no one or information is available regarding the dog. In addition I believe adoption fees ranging from $175.00 to $350.00 are a bit much especially considering the funding the Dane County Humane Society receives.  Perhaps they should consider arranging discounted fees with vet services they use.  I understand it does cost a great deal of money to home an animal which should be taken into consideration by the adoptee however you shouldnt have to spend hundreds to get a dog. I mean considering they put thousands of dogs to sleep each year!!! Nonetheless if you can rescue a animal from here...There is no greater gift than the gift of life!", "business_id": "DdaBJ-NJrvXSjfNRhbA71Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "UVp6EOBPEW63CIzejVNjWA", "review_id": "r4OUkFhWo_1ggsoUDKPh7A", "text": "We adopted our dog from DCHS a few months ago, and couldn't be happier with our experience there. It was after about 5 visits that we met her, and instantly fell in love with her. During each of those visits we had great experiences with the staff there - they were all very friendly, patient and helpful. We witnessed others receiving the same level of service. They seem really interested in pairing the dogs up with the right people. \n\nBetsy M.: perhaps your parents should revisit this shelter. Help is readily available, and there is a wealth of information about each dog attached to their kennel, and you can get their whole health folder upon request. \n\nAdditionally, the adoption fees are almost always $175, though they are $250 for a puppy or $275-350 for a \"highly desirable\" breed (which I think they rarely label dogs as that - all of the dogs we encountered, including purebreds, were the standard $175). Considering that all of their dogs are spayed/neutered, microchipped, updated on most vaccinations, and given vet exams, I don't think that their rates are unreasonable. In fact, they were lower than two other local shelters not related to the Humane Society.\n\nI have often heard how they do put so many dogs to sleep here, and it does upset me a great deal. However, rather than avoid them for that, I think it's all the more reason why we should adopt our dogs and really be able to rescue them. Avoiding a shelter because of that will not help the animals. PLEASE consider adopting before you look to a pet store or a breeder!", "business_id": "DdaBJ-NJrvXSjfNRhbA71Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UVp6EOBPEW63CIzejVNjWA", "review_id": "pQtBmA_xZo1iuV6HMlVAIA", "text": "A few months back we adopted a second dog from DCHS and were once again thrilled with the level of service we received. It was a several hour process because my bf went to meet the dog first, and then after he fell in love with him, I came along with our other dog to meet him. We had adopted our first dog from DCHS a little over a year prior to this and absolutely love her (and yes, spoil her). \n\nWe thought the staff handled the introduction of the dogs flawlessly. They let each dog sniff out the room alone, and then had my bf and I watch through windows as they introduced the dogs. They kept the atmosphere positive and free from distractions, while slowly giving them more and more space to interact. The dogs were buddies from the start and have continued to be best friends. \n\nOnce again, we were thrilled with the staff and the whole process. Also like the resale shop set up in the hall, very cool! \n\nRemember to support animal shelters and rescues! Buying an animal from a pet store or a breeder means denying a shelter animal a chance at life. Anyone who has ever adopted an animal will confirm that they are the best!", "business_id": "DdaBJ-NJrvXSjfNRhbA71Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vU4N-TaRwk5GtAc97_wx9A", "review_id": "367aMeqkcWUIuebulgDZMg", "text": "I love dogs and feel bad for all of them that are in there.  That being said, I think that they would be better off elsewhere.  This place, since its run by the county) is filled with lazy uncaring employees.  I will goto a breeder or find a", "business_id": "DdaBJ-NJrvXSjfNRhbA71Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EW5kIVd5gpjwKU81goaDPQ", "review_id": "JzZflbSGDamchJ7-Sj-CXA", "text": "I gave it one star because I'm all about animals finding forever loving homes. But that's where the positive praise ends for me.\n\nWe visited here several times in search of our next doggie family member. Never were we greeted. Not even a mean greeting, or a rude greeting... No greeting. It seems anyone can just walk in here and roam around. That was always a red flag to me when I went there but we wanted to rescue a dog and give it a loving home, so we continued to go.\n\nFinally, we found a dog that didn't have \"adoption pending\" on it's kennel, since almost all do there ( maybe try keeping animals who are already adopted separate from available ones,DCHS?). We had to track down a staff member since none ever seem to be around even monitoring the dog kennels (another red flag). Finally we did and we asked to see the dog. Here's where it really got weird...\n\nThe two women, who never introduced themselves (I refer to them as the blonde and the brunette) seemed very adamant about us taking him that same evening. They hadn't asked us any interview questions like other shelters do... They never even asked us what type of home he'd be in or anything. they asked us if we had kids, if we lived alone, and if we owned our home. Apparently three questions answered and you can take home a dog? ( horrible). But we were so excited about the dog we weren't really thinking about their lack of questions or how pushy they seemed about us taking him right away.\n\nOnce we got home with him we learned why they were so pushy. They told us he was so sweet... Such a calm guy, loving etc. They said he got nervous in the kennel but that's it. We bring him home and within a few hours he is biting us, growling at us, and literally grabbed my subway sand which out of my hand the second I picked it up .. When I tried to say no and get my sandwich back he bit my hand and drew blood. Later he also stole the remote out of my boyfriends hand and tore it to pieces in a second. He growls everytime you go near him.. And this is while we are talking in calm quiet voices, moving slowly, trying to do anything to make him feel calmer.\n\nHe has now bitten us each multiple times in 12 hrs.. He knocks anything over (plants, anything on the counter) and growls at you and tries to bite if you run to pick it up.\n\nI'm not mad at the dog. It isn't his fault he probably was abused in previous homes. But- it was absolutely the DCHS job to tell us he was aggressive. To tell us he bites and snarls and growls. To tell us he may guard food even food that isn't his. Were furious that they completely lied to us and were so pushy about us taking him immediately (no wonder why though). Do NOT adopt a dog from here simply because these people have no business conducting behavioral assessments on dogs as they failed with this one... They also are illegally lying to people to get them to take home a dog. \n\nWe are furious and wanted this dog more than anything but we deserved to be properly prepared for the way he is so aggressive. We told them we wanted a calm family dog who was a sweetie and we go on runs with. They had him in the shelter for a month- if we learned his behaviors in a day, I'm sure they knew all about his biting and aggression. I've had many dogs all who were trained by me and I have never seen a dog with this level of aggression in my life. I'm severely disappointed in the DCHS.\n\nBottom line: do not misrepresent your animals. Do not lie to the consumer. This is illegal.", "business_id": "DdaBJ-NJrvXSjfNRhbA71Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Bvh3IHeMzSPnJAe5QlBsSw", "review_id": "iaE8pdr3jr5kBEMj5EwTXg", "text": "Good for their simplicity, they have this cheapo little sandwich called a \"skinny\" that is just meat and bread.  Of course, if you want anything else on it they start jacking up the price, even for mayo or veggies.  Pretty good though for a quicky snack.", "business_id": "r5S_wYdu1vKRW1k-7_yOIA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2005-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sdk6OOrj9nZ8z6Ob0jcpDw", "review_id": "F7Q4b2LbKY_AVI0EyERk0Q", "text": "Now known as Milio's....different name, same sandwiches.  Yummy...and they deliver!  I dont' like pizza....so this is definitely my choice convenience food!  It sucks that they only includ lettuce and tomato...but the bread is great, which is key.  I love the Pilgrim's Pride.  They are pretty heavy on the mayo...so watch out.", "business_id": "r5S_wYdu1vKRW1k-7_yOIA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "g-RpmcKo7Z6-bWQGygj60Q", "review_id": "ynzRvyzl23JCsz73YbqIyg", "text": "Open late, delivers late, and high-quality. I'd never have gotten through my senior year without 'em.", "business_id": "r5S_wYdu1vKRW1k-7_yOIA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Xj1Pm8D2rvjhgLto7BxkYA", "review_id": "kx8WMGKQYggiUflY5xTnfw", "text": "heck yeah.\n\nI think the secret lies in the bread.  White or wheat, it'll disappear quickly.", "business_id": "r5S_wYdu1vKRW1k-7_yOIA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gqtak7Wz8azWHlAMkx6Acg", "review_id": "30RYf6jE7aKYFFuhHUGkow", "text": "I didn't eat at BIG mike's. I ate at Milio's. I don't know which location, but it was downtown in amongst the UW campus and State buildings. It was very cold that day, around 19 degrees. So, I will just post my review here. It was good! I had the Pilgrim. What a novel idea, keep the sandwich simple and make it good (why don't you learn something Subway!) I highly recommend Milio's, and I highly recommend very little.", "business_id": "r5S_wYdu1vKRW1k-7_yOIA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BGwc4Q9H6UuQWV-qKDxzIg", "review_id": "SL4tO48rQVhqbdm6WiX9fA", "text": "Can you please move to San Diego? I went to UW and ate BIg Mike's a lot! The tuna is my favorite. It's unlike any other tuna sub I've had from other chain sandwich shops. The bread is fantastic. Can't comment on the prices since I haven't eaten here in years.", "business_id": "r5S_wYdu1vKRW1k-7_yOIA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qGovLmiXroxztb-X2cftiQ", "review_id": "cz1kljrIipJzr_6aGNeSBw", "text": "you get what you expect from this sub place.", "business_id": "r5S_wYdu1vKRW1k-7_yOIA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bvG-Et9-NxsLIgMAOOS7Uw", "review_id": "7EvyX2xCH6CACuhVHf_Ilg", "text": "Ordered 2 sandwiches w/o tomatoes, when we opened them they had tomatoes and the bread wasn't fresh :(", "business_id": "r5S_wYdu1vKRW1k-7_yOIA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ETsGHcgJxldK9rlVXVB9lA", "review_id": "qHF32QbaGwWf7IhVtEF86w", "text": "When I thought about a review I would write for Milio's I thought 'Meh. I've experienced better.' Oh wait, that's Yelp's 2 star indicator.\n\nWell, it's true, I have experienced better - it reminded me of a Jimmy John's copycat. Except the bread was what they give away as 'day old'. I tried the #8 Big Steer and the meats and cheeses used seemed fresh. It was pleasant to eat - but I should be using adjectives like yummy, tasty, scrumptious, and even finger lickin'. But this meal was more or less fulfilling my need to not starve. It was a means to an end.\n\nI do have to congratulate Milio's for their advertising campaign through their countless billboards along the beltline. I knew it was only a matter of time until I stopped in to see why I deserved a Milio's sandwich. It did it's job, it got me to come in, well done.\n\nI won't be returning anytime soon. Oh, and this specific location was doing construction to their floor tiling, not only did I trip on the floor mat that was laying disheveled on the floor but so did the two customers that came in after me. What a lazy job they were doing in there.", "business_id": "r5S_wYdu1vKRW1k-7_yOIA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bHJN-Vhs7etrdaVKEHxxMQ", "review_id": "cGhnQaHAo_Nagbl3FGv-yg", "text": "You'll never be disappointed in the food. I've never had a sandwich that was below expectations. Ordering online is an issue, though. Three online orders and they're one for three on getting that sandwich delivered in less than 40 minutes, and I only live 6 blocks away. On one particular order, when I called after 30 minutes, they admitted to completely neglecting the online order printout they get.\n\nI've resigned myself to the fact that, if I want Milios, I'm going to get in the car and drive there and back. This alone will likely take half the time than ordering online.", "business_id": "r5S_wYdu1vKRW1k-7_yOIA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tVSrhMRsYvbocEbEIGf_0g", "review_id": "FaMJCCCZupEjVlPLCj5Z8A", "text": "Great bread!  But I wish the sandwiches were a little bigger.  I got the wheat sub roll with meal deal and it disappeared too quickly...left me hungry!  I guess I'll try the french bread next time.  Maybe it's a little bigger.", "business_id": "r5S_wYdu1vKRW1k-7_yOIA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vSLRSk_eflJws40g0w5FKg", "review_id": "DIgonXHSAyvWvqCaZxWb5Q", "text": "This place is only open at night.  Like 5-9pm.  The owner is always working.  He can tell you everything about anything in the store.  He's helped me learn alot about scotch and wines.  Thanks Mike.  Fair prices, great deals (he's got an orphan bin for wines) and Mike will work with you if you are on a low budget to find something that is quality for the price.  awesome.", "business_id": "Vz_4tkOoNohtVYyfS4RKhg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uWY97Moab6rChLuubmzD3Q", "review_id": "8nj9dHRrAEXGjx7xiTDUOg", "text": "Always friendly and knowledgable.  Glad he's just down the street!", "business_id": "Vz_4tkOoNohtVYyfS4RKhg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "k71n8bELfnhMeC63xhUxzw", "review_id": "mwW2jVYnHqIURJjkyPVEXw", "text": "There's a rule in my family. When you buy a house, make sure that you can walk to a liquor store. This comes from the need to keep stocked in winters where you might not be able to drive, leaving you and your family shut in for a few days, disgustingly sober! Oh the horror!!\n\nI can walk to Mike's. It's a small place but lacks nothing.They have an excellent wine selection, fully stocked distillates and a good selection of beer ...  all reasonably priced. No pretense, nothing snooty just a good selection that won't break the bank.\n\nLast summer, when it was so hot, I was looking for some vinho verde. Vinho verde is a light, dry, somewhat fizzy and citrusy white wine from Portugal that is great summer drinking and, most importantly when drinking heavily, it tends to be cheap. He had a really decent one, on sale for $5/bottle!! More than reasonable! \n\nI've walked way further for way less. Way to go, Mike's!!", "business_id": "Vz_4tkOoNohtVYyfS4RKhg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vSLRSk_eflJws40g0w5FKg", "review_id": "KSw7Os3kedXE84HYHs6vMw", "text": "Great meat counter for Beef, Pork and deli meats. solid produce, bulk nuts and dried fruits, and spices sections for a corner store. support this place. The've been open for 25+ years supporting local farmers and the community.", "business_id": "Td4s3goUw5bES5JGxQcIbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vaozFacflokNMUAyyTH3Bw", "review_id": "cnu7T8dyH6RbjYX4VEpa3A", "text": "As a former employee (8 years) back when Joe H. owned it and Larry taught me to butcher, it warms my heart that this place is still in existence (I still have my Jay Rath designed butcher paper window sale signs from my last week working there).  I grew up buying mainly candy, but occasionally milk, and eggs for my mother as one of the neighborhood kids/'weasels'.  Great store, great neighborhood.  Best homemade brats in the universe, excellent deli, nice people have always run the place.  I've been/lived all over the United States now, there really isn't a better place to buy the basics than the Regent Food Market, \"Joes\", \"The Little Store\".  It is a slice of Americana that doesn't exist much anymore.  Keep up the great work to everyone that is keeping it ALIVE, goodonya.", "business_id": "Td4s3goUw5bES5JGxQcIbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "k71n8bELfnhMeC63xhUxzw", "review_id": "NbZr2KPNAPvhGAGxc7w0Vg", "text": "What a nice little co-op market! It's small but it has all the basics and a great meat market in back. All local sourced, if possible, otherwise what you'd expect from a good co-op. They even carried a few varieties of Theo Chocolate. If you're a member of Willy Street Co-op, your card is good here so, check it out!", "business_id": "Td4s3goUw5bES5JGxQcIbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "38AnfLl0TKTqmWUhZLkDIg", "review_id": "_WGvDy6nvnWPz9qbD3GouQ", "text": "Yeah, this place is about the size of a postage stamp, but considering their size, they pack a LOT in there! It's a neighborhood store, but their nice selection of everyday items, organic, special diet-friendly foods, produce, full meat counter, small bulk section, and impressive freezer selection are probably why they've been open for 90+ years. Even if the selection is not huge, they have almost one of everything.\n\nIn the center of the store there's a section which features locally produced products (one or two I haven't seen at Willy Street). The staff is always super friendly. Regent Market Co-op is the bomb!", "business_id": "Td4s3goUw5bES5JGxQcIbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FLdun6KWwAh-gC8VHVZGCw", "review_id": "8XHG5lXm2hyFlns4NsAdIw", "text": "It's a Best Western, but among Best Westerns, it's a nice one.  Friendly staff, good pool and exercise facilities.", "business_id": "kudu7t-QHJJa0aC0ojpm8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GNFMCaGGY96s9P30aSrOZw", "review_id": "vQ21QY8XnX87gozPb5Sk6w", "text": "Hotel itself is fine and is located conveniently for swim meets at the Madison U pool on Observatory Drive but the restaurant is terrible thats on the premises. We waited for an hour for breakfast and even coffee/drinks took that long. Besides the restaurant, it's your average cheap hotel. The swimming pool on the hotel isn't for lappers, it's more of a kids pool.", "business_id": "kudu7t-QHJJa0aC0ojpm8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "CqGcXOmFF_ktXCXa0ABoXw", "review_id": "K_S_acRm-hprRc4QWJW09g", "text": "The hotel is nothing spectacular and amazing. But I recommend it nonetheless. The prices were reasonable considering it's relatively close to both downtown and the airport. They have a free shuttle that can provide transport to downtown, airport, and the university. The food in the restaurant is nothing fancy. However, the service was awesome. Every single person who dealt with me was super great. I especially appreciated when I rolled in at about 9 am after a long-ass red eye and the staff totally let me check in early, FOR FREE. Assholier hotels would've charged a half night's rate for that. Even more awesome? When I just wanted a ride to anywhere downtown so I could waste some time before my departing flight, the driver said she knew just the place I should go...one of the UWisc buildings with a Peet's Coffee (East Bay! What what!) and lake-side seating. That, my friends, is how friendly service in the Midwest rolls.", "business_id": "kudu7t-QHJJa0aC0ojpm8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HFVVK06LdCucl943ILCe-Q", "review_id": "tDnAiB5mQO8iXwxnbZqTLQ", "text": "This is my second trip to Madison and this hotel is the better of th two stays. We got this hotel on priceline pretty chep. The lobby looks great. The rooms are a little out dated. , but so was the last hotel we were at in Madison. All in all not bad.", "business_id": "kudu7t-QHJJa0aC0ojpm8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-1zY3QZ4vS2wdqTfnFLs1Q", "review_id": "QQa8XXuDf12gRCbcCcIUoA", "text": "Is this a fancy pants hotel with Aveda bath goods in the john?  No.  Do people who stay in those kinds of hotels usually call the restroom \"the john?\"  Probably not.  Well, I do.  \n\nThe boyfriend and I took a little jaunt to Madison, and we are not exactly high rollers.  We're more like the penny slots... anyway....\n\nThe Best Western got the job done with an adequate room, no scary stains, and friendly staff.  There was no free continental breakfast, but I apparently can't have it all.  \n\nThe winners at this place?  Pool and hot tub, and a generous AAA discount.", "business_id": "kudu7t-QHJJa0aC0ojpm8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "alaeOe0ho4txmcdELwbOhQ", "review_id": "LNiRtRTO9KhyKLz3hGmLcg", "text": "Want a room with scary stains and torn carpeting?\n\nWant a \"complimentary breakfast\" so gross you'll feel like a contestant on Fear Factor?\n\nWant the most incompetent front-desk employees in the history of the world?  \n\nIf you answered \"yes\" to any of those questions, this is the place for you!!!  \nIf you answered \"no\", stay at the Madison Hostel.  It's about 10x cheaper and about 1,000x better.", "business_id": "kudu7t-QHJJa0aC0ojpm8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GgSIdqZ28oT1pfraID1y-A", "review_id": "Pk96jbHvA50ws05ZKQCl_Q", "text": "Stayed here on a road trip. The rooms were clean and comfortable, nice restaurant downstairs.  Very nice local guides on the desk in the room.  The hotel offered a small work out room with current machines and a nice pool and hot tub. I was really surprised that everywhere I went in the hotel everything smelled very clean.  In the morning I did discover that my coffee pot did not work, but I just went down to the restaurant.  I did tell the front desk and they offered to swap it out right away.  I told them it wasn't necessary.  I enjoyed my stay and I would recommend the hotel to friends.", "business_id": "kudu7t-QHJJa0aC0ojpm8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N-djl5SBsrDVkLvWvfIO5Q", "review_id": "xcp_P4vYZZ5dXZN-VXfGZw", "text": "Yea there are better hotels in Madison but the Inntowner is a good hotel if you have business on this side of town. \nThe free airport shuttle and being able to walk to my client site is a big plus. Also having the Blue Moon and Lombardino's restaurants next door is a good thing!\nTheir regular rooms are average at best and their Highland Club rooms are on par with say the Marriott concierge level. Their workout room is OK, it could use an update, but it is suitable for working off those Brats and Curds.\nThe bar staff and front desk are very accommodating and have been very helpful during my past two visits.", "business_id": "kudu7t-QHJJa0aC0ojpm8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CtuoM6_Im-xBZMAqPKMQ8A", "review_id": "opUsovwYyYUcytiKnJC-8g", "text": "We were in town for a wedding & stayed here for one night. \n\nThe on-site parking is free & there were plenty of spaces available when we arrived. Check in was fairly painless; we appreciated the front desk guy running after us to give us new room keys as he forgot to program them. Our room was okay, however, the air was not on & it was really muggy. Other than that, our bed & pillows were comfortable and the bathroom was a decent size. \n\nThe breakfast buffet was pretty weak. The eggs were watered down; the hash browns were flavorless; the sausage was alright. The best thing we ate was a bagel. It definitely tasted like a free breakfast. \n\nThis hotel was perfect for what we used it for; sleeping. If our stay was longer than a few hours, we'd have stayed elsewhere.", "business_id": "kudu7t-QHJJa0aC0ojpm8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pjXaV7eyrJQJnlSy46SgZg", "review_id": "AXtnBX9y4O_71HuTuft_vw", "text": "I heart you, Best Western Madison.\n\nExcept for the fact that they failed to pick me up from the airport due to the slightly snowy condition, they delivered everything I looked for in a quality hotel. After having traveled to 4 different business sites across the state in a span of a month, this is by far my favorite on the list of hotels that I stayed at. Why?\n\n1) Excellent customer service by the front desk\n2) Excellent transportation service (I got a ride within 5 mins most of the time)\n3) Yummy HOT breakfast\n4) Quiet and clean room. I wasn't looking for a posh deco at this place, so my grading's only based on business--not romantic--needs. \n\nOverall, I absolutely adored this hotel and would stay there again for my next visit.", "business_id": "kudu7t-QHJJa0aC0ojpm8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HPgL2Ww0R-IdUMBlxDKppg", "review_id": "1Aorw1_60F_LN7YO7w6D3Q", "text": "The manager was very nice. The pool was nice and deserted as well as the hot tub. The room was fine but NOTHING fancy.\nThe 3 people at the front desk ignored us when we first came in. They were on the phone, but couldn't even give us a nod of acknowledgement. After waiting 10 minutes I tried to check in and I told them we had registered online and we were cashing in our Best Western points. Immediately the man checking us in got a strange look on his face and without saying anything he turned and walked into a closed door behind the desk. I was left feeling confused. When he came back he started to ask us a question and the very rude blonde check in girl interrupted him to say, you can't use those points to pay for a room, that has to be done ahead of time ONLINE. We had just driven 5 hours with 2 wild boys in the car to find out we couldn't stay there? That was what my brain was thinking. I was just really confused and surprised at to why she would get so abrupt and defensive and not even ask us any questions. Oh and she was still on the phone. The timid looking check in guy said the manager would be over to talk to us. He still had not said a word about whether or not we could use our points. I tried to ask him, and he seemed to have absolutely ZERO knowledge of how that worked. Maybe he was in training. My husband travels for work and stays at Best Westerns all of the time. He has never had a problem like this. The manager was extremely nice and we gave him our account/approval number from registering online. He was younger than both of the people at checkout and much more helpful and professional. He got us registered within 10 minutes. I just thought someone should know about this incident. I work with people and would NEVER be so rude to customers as the front desk. They never even smiled and we did not get anywhere until the manager came out. We will not be staying there again.", "business_id": "kudu7t-QHJJa0aC0ojpm8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nrqnYcv2mZlRqZsi56Vf5w", "review_id": "RC5j7L3UxXzBWjkDtu67PQ", "text": "I have traveled all over this wonderful country and stayed in many hotels.  This easily ranks among the worst.  The staff is rude, the room has a weird stench if the AC is not on, and the \"breakfast buffet\" in the morning is a regimented affair with coffee canisters empty or spitting some weird, vaguely brown, lukewarm liquid. The staff will thrust a bag with unidentified contents at you if you do not wish to stay in the dirty, cluttered eating area, and tell you this is what you are \"allowed\" to take.  \n\nClearly this establishment benefits mightily from its location, so if there is a hotelier out there reading this I suggest you look into Madison as a likely place to put a comfortable inn.  I am sure I am not the only one who would take advantage of such a alternative.", "business_id": "kudu7t-QHJJa0aC0ojpm8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u5xcw6LCnnMhddoxkRIgUA", "review_id": "Ixp50AGyZiVuORCm4eKN-g", "text": "I was staying there to meet with friends and I was pleasantly surprised.  Although it's not new, it was clean and the service was good.  It did have free Wi-Fi and breakfast which was great.  Having a bar onsite is nice as well.\n\nI woul recommend as the location is good and it's clean.  Could use some moderization but clean made it acceptable and above average.", "business_id": "kudu7t-QHJJa0aC0ojpm8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b17LuX0SJXCNOH9_f07riQ", "review_id": "YzpWrROOQqbhL5hvDvTOiA", "text": "My room was on the top floor at the Highland Club. Fantastic! Very nice rooms. A lounge with free drinks every evening. Chocolate chip cookies. I don't know what the regular floors are like, but if you can swing it, definitely stay at the Highland Club!", "business_id": "kudu7t-QHJJa0aC0ojpm8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NReHw_52Agw75GfNKMKMLA", "review_id": "CU8m16BCaZ49ZxiBc3TRLA", "text": "Easy to find, th staff was very friendly. I booked my room on the app hotels tonight. The hotel actually reimbursed me $20. I didn't try the free breakfast but it smelled amazing. My room was clean and looked very nice. Very pleased with the hotel", "business_id": "kudu7t-QHJJa0aC0ojpm8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "dt3JIkSnfgHDAwd-qbf9mQ", "review_id": "SEnTcIaV8i-CQypoG9b2AQ", "text": "We take our car (aka \"Subs\" the Subaru) to the Octopus at least once a month, sometimes more in the winter, for a good scrub and cleaning inside and out. The staff is friendly and extremely efficient. Go for the Diamond Package ($19.99) and make sure to ask for the junk in the trunk to get vacuumed, too. With the Diamond, Octopus provides a three-day guarantee, which means if you come back within three days with your receipt, you can get the same wash for $2.99. What a deal!", "business_id": "x7nnNkAXy9aI4KBz6RMerw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "kdL6ldI-ZqHapKrMw2CEFw", "review_id": "QFj1cdYCy3K35-v_SUpT8A", "text": "They do a fantastic job here- fast, efficient and inexpensive. My car is always sparkling. They sell booklets of basic washes plus some extra (rain-x, under flush, matt cleaning, etc) that my dad always gets my brother, me, and our significant others for Christmas- it's really useful for getting the salt off in the winter", "business_id": "x7nnNkAXy9aI4KBz6RMerw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AiuxEpAxjPN7ciIrNupyWA", "review_id": "L72SSN-eAkWSYS-LOe8E_g", "text": "After a night of one too many boots of Optimator at Essen Haus and my companion's inability to hold down his alcohol, our little rental car was in dire need of cleaning. (Take it from me, you don't want to see Swiss Fondue a second time). \n\nThe guys here were amazing. I kept expecting \"that smell\" to lurk in the car afterwards, but nope! It was like a brand new vehicle! \n\nI recommend this place for all your party foul friends that think your backseat is a trashcan.", "business_id": "x7nnNkAXy9aI4KBz6RMerw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "kdL6ldI-ZqHapKrMw2CEFw", "review_id": "blJsCoCHAYjf9o532gkPsQ", "text": "They continue to impress me! I finally remembered to ask them at the end of the wash to take a sticker off my window that I had partially stuck there for 2+ years. They had me pull forward and used a little scraper and some cleaner and it came right off!\n\nThe only annoying thing is the guy who 'takes your order' always tries to up-sell. I'm pretty sure he works on commission though and usually doesn't push it when I tell him, \"No, no thank you- no underflush this time. I know you really think I need it and maybe I'll get it next time\"", "business_id": "x7nnNkAXy9aI4KBz6RMerw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hLYKwQyWLtzZNx6uZPu5pw", "review_id": "OXBg43Fu4SXudEHMggaCXg", "text": "For the meager of sum of $9.48 you can get your car washed, vacuumed and dried.  I have to say I've been to all 3 Octo washes, and all do a great job.  I was hooked by the Univ. Ave location when I was in college.  I recognize the same line manager to this day, and it's been 10 years since I was handed my diploma. Both he and I have aged some, but the service is still awesome.  He still recognizes me and makes an effort to greet me when I stop in.   It says a lot for a company that keeps staff a long time.  Especially in an industry that would usually see high turnover.\n\nOctopus does an awesome job for the money. You can get a crappy gas-station wash for $7, or pony up $3 at Octopus and get a car that looks great.\n\nI agree that the sales staff is a bit pushy, and the fella at the Park Street store has been down right rude when I decline extra services.  One time he took my ticket and tossed it at me when I said \"no thanks\" to the Diamond package.  We all can have a bad day.\n\nKeep it Clean.", "business_id": "x7nnNkAXy9aI4KBz6RMerw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "sgkRdA1a1Vymdp83Qbikig", "review_id": "5virL0N7v9LPcTUv2pTPHA", "text": "Quick, friendly, and thorough. I was in and out in less than 15 minutes and baby Wyatt looked (almost) brand spankin' new again. :P They really do stand by their promise of having your car out of there in under 14 minutes! \n\n$20 for the most inclusive package is not a bad deal at all - especially if you think you'll be back within 3-5 days for another wash because you get a HUGE discount ($2.99/wash if you bring your car back in 3 days or less). I figure I'll pay for the whole $20 shebang a few times a year, and use the basic package in between these washes just to maintain the shine. Seriously, you cannot beat these prices!\n\nRemember to leave a few extra bucks as tip, they deserve it. (:", "business_id": "x7nnNkAXy9aI4KBz6RMerw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "_gJremOWua3SW1dbXVMHeA", "review_id": "dxo7CAVFu9AyVZooPVfCJg", "text": "They get the job done quickly and pay attention to detail. The diamond wash is actually a fair price for the quality...$20.00 seems high, but when you assess what you get for the price you see that they actually follow through with care. That''s more than I can say for most car washes I've been to. \n\nOctopus promises and delivers. Recommended -- good quality serivce and excellent attention to detail.", "business_id": "x7nnNkAXy9aI4KBz6RMerw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gPC41al8C-iMOsBWGUKdxQ", "review_id": "1JSHbnV3Zw0Tr1wEc1l21A", "text": "Really terrible service from my mini-detail today. For $53 I got spots on the exterior, a splotch of Armour All on my leather seats that I don't think is going to come out, a pile or grit still around my gas pedal (that also was not cleaned)...all this even after I complained and pointed this out to them.  All they did was ran it through the wash again - only after a bit of back and forth - the manager was actually reluctant to even do that.  No offer to help me out on the cost despite the splotch on my seats,  They actually wanted more money to clean the stuff on the floor.  I certainly will never go back.", "business_id": "x7nnNkAXy9aI4KBz6RMerw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jOVHyTGWFpIiq49ZFCE3eQ", "review_id": "JCt4IX3z2D-c-WsXBMbCNQ", "text": "I've bought 2 $20 Diamond washes from Octopus and here's my verdict:\n\n+Relatively quick...\n+Friendly staff inside\n\n-They will annoy you with a sales pitch\n-They only spent 5 minutes on my car and it shows. Spots, cheap wax, and the interior was barely touched, save for a \"fragrance\" boasting the subtlety of a cherry shoved into my brain. \n\nI'm buying my own cleaning materials, befriending someone with a hose and cleaning my car myself from now on. I paid $8 for a wash in Atlanta at Cactus Car Wash with better results.", "business_id": "x7nnNkAXy9aI4KBz6RMerw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ME7BOK4LNk-hFmIUPkrwGw", "review_id": "e-xZM3hOUbmr_DO6UaRdAg", "text": "It was a pretty good and quick job for a ten dollar bill!\nWe'll be back, that's for sure.", "business_id": "x7nnNkAXy9aI4KBz6RMerw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "03vp3tenQ0aQOr0AE5j8Uw", "review_id": "AZSe0Vk7fR1iPD8HkQFcMw", "text": "A reliable full-service car wash option, but hold the fragrance\n\nWhen the ol' family truckster needs a little spiffing up, Octopus Car Wash is generally the destination for a little automotive TLC.  While they don't blow me away with the quality or value of their services, they are a step above other full service car washes in the area.  I also appreciate the fact I get a consistent wash from visit to visit. And if you go when things are not crazy busy, they do spend a little extra time on you vehicle.\n\nThings I like:\n * They provide a thorough cleaning, inside and out.  Unlike visits to gas station car washes, I rarely find unwashed spots on my vehicle after a visit to gas station car wash. \n * To me, the interior cleaning is worth the extra $3 over what  you would pay at the local gas station car wash.  Even after an extended road trip with the kiddo, the interior of the vehicle looks pretty good.\n\nThings I don't:\n * Enough with the freakin' upsell sales pitch.  It never works and turns people off.  Don't waste our time.\n * The fragrance choices are just gawd awful.  [WARNING: rant to commence in 3...2...1]  I'd rather smell a sack of rotting potatoes in the trunk (and trust me, that's bad) than torture my nostrils with the synthetic crap fragrances you guys use.  There has to be something better out there than this toxic smelling garbage [OK, rant over]", "business_id": "x7nnNkAXy9aI4KBz6RMerw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7OP-I_VSr6L7FlzsqWjdIw", "review_id": "mnK_cD2OHt6euWJN1XpIEQ", "text": "Not bad at all.   I had an all around good experience.   The service was frinedly, not to much pressure to change what I wanted.   They cleaned the car well in and out.   I will be back....now that I live in Madison, at least every couple of weeks!   They also gave me a coupon for two dollars off my next wash.", "business_id": "x7nnNkAXy9aI4KBz6RMerw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EODtZCvSn13sLsPIAmvJ7g", "review_id": "fmvRjZJ0Oabsja4CzPsdLQ", "text": "I recently purchased a used car that was a great deal, but super filthy and reeked of cigarette smoke so  I decided to have the interior detailed and steam cleaned. At first I thought the price was ridiculous, but they spent nearly three hours on my car and the results were fantastic.  I didn't think it was possible for them to get rid of the smell in one cleaning, but the interior looks and smells new. The staff was also friendly and the place was clean. I have had issues with other octopus locations before, but this one seems like a good spot.", "business_id": "x7nnNkAXy9aI4KBz6RMerw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mSzOBOFOPZbrw25D8dpllw", "review_id": "1IaW6BxG_sYt6pa4EALWXw", "text": "no appt possible for detailing on weekends!!!!!   this is how this business's advertising should read.  always call ahead on weekends for detailing!!!!!!!", "business_id": "x7nnNkAXy9aI4KBz6RMerw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jOpNZFwBrNdcK_rKTeZwCQ", "review_id": "5PnBAw1-s4gWUGi4Yn_7-A", "text": "Today I stopped at University Ave location, where I often get my car washed! The guy at front who took my order (Paul) was extremely RUDE to me for driving off while he was talking to another customer. He started banging on my car, yelling at me \"Where are you going, I haven't finished with you\". I was in shock with his approach and told him that i did not appreciate his attitude and he replied that he did not do anything wrong, so he did not even apologize! I went inside to talk to a manager (Jeff) who was not really into listening to my story and told me that Paul was just trying to stop me and give me the papers I need to show at the check out desk. At this point I was extremely upset with Paul's and Jeff's customer service, I paid for my \"Diamond Pkg\" and waited for my car to be finished. As soon as I walked in my car I saw dirty spots from the interior and dust all over the dashboard, I felt no scent of vanilla which I asked for and also paid for! I will never go back to that place and I'll make sure everyone I know to never set a foot at that place!!!! Horrible, horrible customer service!!!!!", "business_id": "x7nnNkAXy9aI4KBz6RMerw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "G94HaIOaPuIfNCf7E64ziQ", "review_id": "UNfaGwjPeqX7o0-MRh5I0g", "text": "Took my fianc\u00e9es car to the Octopus as little get well present from an untimely mirror vs garage accident.\n\nAt first you may feel some sticker shock when you see the prices however, you need to have an idea before you pull up if you want either a full service wash or the pricier fast detail service.  Don't worry, the friendly service advisors are not on the hustle. The staff is very honest and even handed me the iPhone I forgot on the seat as I got out of the car.\n\nThe Diamond Package is your best bet and unless you are have a real messy car, your sure to get a good, through wash.  The staff works endlessly from the time you pull into the wash bay to the time they help with the doors when you get back in to pullout into the street.  They even wipe down the dash and clean the insides of the windows.\n\nThe only thing I forgot to mention is that the Octopus is kid friendly for all ages (myself included). Make sure to let the little ones blast the cars with the \"sudszilla\" as they roll  by but, don't be shy about taking a turn yourself =)", "business_id": "x7nnNkAXy9aI4KBz6RMerw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n2K1Ktx62-M173hu0EJB0Q", "review_id": "w8EZGZt0G4rKh1J-O9MYhg", "text": "I brought my car & was conned into getting the \"express detail\" for 29.99(on sale from 39.99)..they didn't explain that didn't include the wSh so when I went to pay it was $53...ok fine....sign says it takes 15 minutes... 45 minutes later I knew something was up & went to see... Upon seeing me coming they told me it was finished... I noticed a film on front 1/4panel & door....I asked them to wipe down but it wouldn't come off.. Manager comes out says it must have been on there when I brought it in...I told him the car is a month old & the film  wasn't there when I came in...  Then a detailer comes over & tries some wax on it & it seemed to do the trick but they told me I would have to pay extra AND make an appointment for the wax job as they didn't cause the film... Bottom line is the manager is a meathead & this place blows.\n\nUpdate.... Now I notice there are 20-30 nats or maybe fleas on the inside of windshield... This place is terrible...", "business_id": "x7nnNkAXy9aI4KBz6RMerw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RPrSTmYoSAkzmyTlzdr8tg", "review_id": "J3xbqf7SXwpoKjKcFgdobA", "text": "Run by college students for college students. Which is good if you are a UW student, bad for everyone else. I have seen fellow students get fat sandwiches and extras for no extra cost. While the rest of the world gets a skinny sandwich and crap service.\nI only go here if I have no other choice. I suggest going down the road to University Station and hit the Subway there. Better service and sandwiches.", "business_id": "Xia0Lo492MDWbCd48scnYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yqYpxMJPS6eIlQZtCEKAfg", "review_id": "5J7WCj8BcPUzoArzdWS37w", "text": "Hey Subway,\n\nDon't be so stingy with the napkins. If I need an extra couple napkins, don't make me feel like a beggar.\n\nI look forward to your cooperation in remedying the matter.\n\n-Concerned Citizen", "business_id": "Xia0Lo492MDWbCd48scnYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sgkRdA1a1Vymdp83Qbikig", "review_id": "5IhQHfPinHg0cuU1YRXQNg", "text": "OH DEAR GOD. Someone please teach the employees here how to better scrub the toilets. I almost lost my appetite after using the women's restroom.\n\nThis Subway has NOT been closed as may have been reported by other Yelpers (I was just there on Friday), but may be it should be.", "business_id": "Xia0Lo492MDWbCd48scnYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t95D1tnWvAOy2sxXnI3GUA", "review_id": "4ibY4fPQYM7FBSVPrvrYvg", "text": "Not the same Domino's pizza I ate too much of in College. Vastly different and a major improvement! Ordering on-line couldn't be easier, and pizza was made exactly how I ordered. Piping hot, flavorful, better than average crust, nicely blackened in all the right spots, tasty toppings, robust sauce. Friendly delivery by John. Price is fair. Much, much better than Pizza Hut!", "business_id": "x5Mv61CnZLohZWxfCVCPTQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t95D1tnWvAOy2sxXnI3GUA", "review_id": "1JlopVxrAeDNQCRnSHLHrQ", "text": "Easy ordering-on-line. Made exactly as I asked for. Piping hot. Sauce is SO, SO much better than their old stuff. Crust is like having an order of buttery-garlic soft bread sticks with your pizza. Delivery is super-fast, with charming, pleasant personality driver(s.) Our guests were apprehensive about eating Domino's from past experiences, and after the first bite, were practically inhaling pieces it was that good! I can tell that it is hand-made fresh. The dough is light and airy, the cheeses are tangy and savory, the meats are generous and better quality than most. My first choice in chain pizzas.", "business_id": "x5Mv61CnZLohZWxfCVCPTQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "9ellV9VrEOPA3vX2pZptSA", "review_id": "9--jL__9efnmXZEm9o0HIw", "text": "OK OK... as a Proud Italian I hope my momma don't see this! I'm actually going to give D'moes a 5 star rating for a few reasons. Last Friday, me and my 2 brothers left the suns game, and proceed to put a few \"adult\" beverages back. At around 2am, when Haney's shut down, we had an overwhelming craving for crap pizza (its better than our normal Jack in Box at 3am run that usually ends up with someone puking in the drive thru line because the smell of the taco sauce is so amazing). Low and behold, the ONLY spot that was still taking orders (up to 2am!) was D'moes. Now, 1st off - I live at Summitt (by BOB). These guys gladly delivered to me, all the way down there! Major props for that. 2 - They understood me... considering I don't remember ordering the pizza (I woke up to pizza and wings boxes all over my pad, and me saying \"who ordered pizza\" then I burped... wing sauce and vodka is a healthy combo. 3 - apparently, after checking my voice mail, the driver was pounding on our door for about 5 minutes (we were REALLY jamming out to Rock Band, in case you don't know, were pretty awesome. Wikipedia that Ish ladies and Gent's; Kansas City Bullriders). Well, the driver and my door man both called 3 times. I'm assuming the driver eventually came in and grabbed the bass guitar and strummed it out. Maybe he had a slice with us? Who really knows these things. However, I do know that I was insanely impressed with D'moes... from the left overs I ate the next when I could remember. It was pretty darn good. Between the awesome'ness that is called \"their customer service\" and the legit taste it left in my mouth, I'm a believer, unless, if I say I'm not, will I get a commercial?... hmmmm.... Potential there....", "business_id": "x5Mv61CnZLohZWxfCVCPTQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UpcVov-qPEKJk6FXl3LLHA", "review_id": "TOZMdEyuVnLfkLt6rlxxGA", "text": "So Domino's is Domino's, right?  You must know what you are getting--I don't have to tell you the pizza, breadsticks, chicken strips, pretty good in terms of getting what you pay for.  However, this location gets the unfortunate privilege  of being my neighborhood locations (less than a mile from my house), and although this location has been prompt and delicious, this is more a review about the man himself, Mr. Domino and my online ordering experiences with him.\n\nMy friends, why would you spend $17 on a Domino's pizza when Papa John's will give it to you for $11?.  Not to say I'm a broke hobo, but seriously, the difference in cost is a draft beer at a classy joint and 2 at the places I frequent.  My biggest irk with Domino's is that they advertise $11.99 Any Speciality Pizza and if you change 1 item, say you don't like mushrooms (not saying that's me, could be, not saying) and trade for something like black olives (even trade, no?  Sometimes I even end up with less on the pizza because I don't like meats all that much and substitute veggies).  So if you change 1 item instead of their $11.99 advertised special, all of a sudden the price is $16.99?  $5 for some f''in black olives?  Seriously.  I don't have to be an accountant to know I'm getting screwed!  About the 3rd time this happened I finally put my foot down and looked up Papa John's website.  $11 any pizza, up to 7 toppings, any toppings.  Pretty much my BFF.\n\nPJ's.  Go for it.", "business_id": "x5Mv61CnZLohZWxfCVCPTQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NkxFV7RefN87jL_LeVlIPg", "review_id": "u-LEH9e8mWPVmolbsXb5rg", "text": "never has crushed peppers! \n\nbut the pizza ain't too shabby.", "business_id": "x5Mv61CnZLohZWxfCVCPTQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DBGuQbQy0tPe7Muoawq08Q", "review_id": "QmMthX1bx6ZHK8PZlvfmSg", "text": "The pizza wasn't horrible,  but the deal was awful.  The prices are extremely high at Dominos in general,  and their medium 2 topping is a rip off.  Low rating is for price vs.  Quality,  and value.", "business_id": "x5Mv61CnZLohZWxfCVCPTQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "L8MoQHZj4cCLKzjeewZvfA", "review_id": "CtRnNJ0JuFDkx_Xu8PAzdw", "text": "I normally don't have a problem with Dominos--you pretty much know what you're getting for your money.\n\nUnfortunately, this Dominos, even though it is less than 3 miles away, won't deliver to my address. Not only will they not deliver, but they will take my order, ask me what the cross-streets are (so they KNOW how far I am), and wait 30 minutes before calling to tell me that they cancelled my order.\n\nThey could have checked my address when I gave it to them, or they could have called and asked if I wanted to pick it up instead, but instead they simly cancelled my order--and didn't let me know until it was supposed to be at my door,", "business_id": "x5Mv61CnZLohZWxfCVCPTQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hn_DclKLzdxABRGGAuqKgg", "review_id": "0m37ZLCausS0gc6TYrcr2A", "text": "I don't usually write reviews for chains but this Domino's was bad, even for \"fast food pizza\" standards. Way too greasy, and it was definitely stale, old grease. Ended up throwing half the pizza out because it just tasted so bad. Cheese only was edible, but anything we had with toppings was bad. Not coming back.", "business_id": "x5Mv61CnZLohZWxfCVCPTQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BkmIUgwHg_5TCkJbdMEiJQ", "review_id": "KzA_bICvdX4hkb1Fo2akBg", "text": "I don't normally order Domino's, but when I do, it's because I'm feeling extra lazy.  I ordered online, and got 10 of the 14 wings I ordered; I asked for them to be well done (which means send half way through the oven again), but they were squishy and boxed up before my 2nd pizza came out of the oven.  Pizzas weren't \"hot\", they were barely warm, which means the oven temp wasn't correct.  I ordered regular cheese and there was more red sauce than cheese (which means they're short on cheese for the week).  I live 2 blocks from here, but will gladly drive right past it to go somewhere else.  You can redecorate the lobby all you want, it's just lipstick on a dead pig.\n\nThey used to care and send you a survey after you ordered online, now there isn't any option to send feedback.\n\nYou guessed it, I used to work at Domino's, so I know how this works.  Ever since Mittens bought the franchise they've gone to sh*t.", "business_id": "x5Mv61CnZLohZWxfCVCPTQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BkfPCAb4uYk4dZm7waeYHQ", "review_id": "nuhOjEUx8TV4wAjMCrvK_A", "text": "I came here the other night and got the WORSE SERVICE EVER. I had a question about my total which was $16. The lady told me that a large pizza with 1 topping was $14 and plus the tax it came out to be $16. It was fine until my brother noticed that the price on the flyer stated a large pizza with 1 topping to be $13. It was a $1 difference and it didn't matter I just wanted to know what I was paying for. The guy in charge came over and told me that my one topping was extra which didn't make sense because I was allowed one topping. I was in mid question when he told his co-worker to just give us the dollar difference. He said it with such attitude and he threw the flyer he had in hand on the floor. He had a horrible attitude and no respect for us as the costumers and because of that I will never come to this Domino's ever again!!", "business_id": "x5Mv61CnZLohZWxfCVCPTQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "02qhq4QXIFVdrRzbI_y2iA", "review_id": "CRuQ5ae609ASxtQdZ-BTEg", "text": "I'm comforted to know I'm in good company with those multitudes of folks who have been ripped off by this arrogant, sleazy dump that thinks of itself as some kind of a restaurant.\n\nOut of frustration at finding something to eat late on a Friday night a few weeks ago, we went into this place because it was handy.  The floors were littered with papers, trash and crumbs, the tables and chairs were in disarray and looked like they hadn't been washed or wiped all day.  I've seen junior high school cafeterias right after lunch that were more inviting.  \n\nThe sandwiches we ordered were OK.  One was supposed to come with dressing, so I asked for it on the side.  A large, overfed bozo yelled from the back they can't give it on the side - either take it on the sandwich or do without.\n\nWhen the sandwiches arrived, my dining companion's arrived with a cup of the very same dressing I was told was not available.   When I asked for the one that should have come with my order, Big Bozo yelled it was too late - I already accepted it without.  I showed him the one we were just served, and he yelled back that was all we we're going to get.\n\nHe then walked up front to where we were seated and told us to get the hell out.  He refused to refund our money but changed his mind after we threatened to call the police if he didn't.\n\nMost Dominos owners take their franchises seriously.  Too bad the drug-addled stumble-bum who runs this sewer doesn't.\n\nHome Depot sells toilets for s**t like this, and, as far as I'm concerned, ALL Dominos are long overdue for a final flush.\n\nUPDATE, February 21, 2014:  \n\nOn this date I filed a formal complaint with Domino's Corporate headquarters.  I received a very sincere, heart-felt reply, indicating they would take care of the matter and we would be hearing from someone within three days.   \n\nNothing from Domino's was ever heard from again.\n\nUPDATE, May 25, 2014:\n\nFrom Franchise Owner named \"Customer R\":\n\nJason, we appreciate the review and feedback posted on Yelp regarding your recent experience.\n\nWe are so sorry for the unacceptable product and service you received from our store and can certainly understand your frustration and disappointment. Please know we value your business and for the inconvenience, we hope you'll use the $10 e-gift card number below toward a future order at any Domino's Pizza location within the United States. \n\nWe are also reporting this incident to the Manager of Corporate Operations, so corrective action can be taken to prevent this from happening again in the future.\n\nGift Card #: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX\n\nPIN #: XXXX\n\nTo use your gift card:\n\n1. Select \"Gift Card\" as a form of payment on the checkout page\n2. Enter the gift card number and PIN\n3. Enter the Captcha (scrambled letters) and press \"Use Your Cards\". If entered correctly, the balance of the gift card will auto-populate and be grayed out.\n4. Enter the amount you want to use in the \"Amount\" field\n5. Enter the Captcha again and press \"Use Your Cards\"\n6. If entered correctly, the amount will be deducted and the new balance will be reflected under Balance Due in the \"Choose Payment Type\" box. At this point the new balance is NOT reflected in the \"Order Summary\" box at the top of the screen.\n7. Press \"Place Your Order\"\n\nAt this time, gift cards cannot be used towards a future online order or on any mobile device and only 2 gift cards can be used per online order.\n\n\nOn June 25, 2014, Jason H replied:\n\nGee, what a lot of rock and no roll...  \n\nYou REALLY think this is an efficient way of appeasing abused customers - making them jump through all kinds of ridiculous, impossible website hoops, ifs, and, buts, exclusions, etc. just for a measly $10 discount off $4 worth of cold pizza?  \n\nI'd be impressed if you reported back to me with the corrective actions you took - and then simply mailed me a coupon of substantive value.\n\nSince this incident we've learned just how low Domino's public image has sunk, and the reasons why.  And this flaccid effort at improving Domino's customer relations is typical of Domino's go-to-hell attitude.\n\nKeep your valuable e-card and thanks, but no thanks.", "business_id": "x5Mv61CnZLohZWxfCVCPTQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lzu5sYkqKRYDHnGGDlHcWw", "review_id": "3w9IoOVjTTWIZeNG13ZGfA", "text": "I have always ordered pizza from dominos and the delivery have been so so. I'll get my food and it'll be okay warm and okay good. That's also might be due to the fact that I always get the same stuff. But TONIGHT I got something different. I got a hot sub, bacon and ranch sub. The delivery was really fast for once but the best part was that the food was super hot. It he food was so hot that u couldn't even touch it. Never have I ever gotten delivery that was super hot.  It was SO good ;-) extremely satisfied with the service and food. Thank you.", "business_id": "x5Mv61CnZLohZWxfCVCPTQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wAm7i46tiGxSlxwTp4shjw", "review_id": "TzNIH1eepUK52veSBZ__3A", "text": "\"Viad Tower Restaurants\" \n\nFirst off, I'm not sure that this is the correct name for the restaurant.  I will tell you that this is the restaurant on the second floor of the Viad tower in Midtown Phoenix.  \n\nWhat a great find.  This is a nice upscale cafeteria style restaurant.  Everything is Homemade from carved sandwiches to pizza and daily specials.  It was Chicken Enchiladas yesterday.  I had a tossed Cobb Salad that they made and tossed in front of me.  It was great and huge.  I could not finish it.\n\nThe prices are very reasonable.  I will be back next time I'm in the neighborhood!", "business_id": "2ZnCITVa0abGce4gZ6RhIw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PNS9z4aFDbfhpIsHCfNvNg", "review_id": "-ge20X1Zp5jGjWa8LL1MoA", "text": "Okay, for cafeteria food the Viad Cafeteria really isn't that bad. They've recently gone through a remodel of the space and changed the menu options. Its complete with appetizers, a sandwich station, a grill, a rotating \"world\" with a featured \"ethnic\" dish of the day, pizza station and salad bar. If you're looking for healthy options, the sandwich and salad stations are probably your best bet and the pricing isn't awful. You can get a large salad with pretty much anything you want, meats and a side roll for just about $5.", "business_id": "2ZnCITVa0abGce4gZ6RhIw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M6oU3OBf_E6gqlfkLGlStQ", "review_id": "2VUW5ykFFOCoivZjB-4J-Q", "text": "It is a cafeteria, I say this with all of the negative conotation that comes with that phrase.\n\nLocated in the beautiful Viad tower (former dial building) on the 2nd floor is this dimly lit cafeteria.\n\nThere are several stations including a sandwich station, grill, \"world\" and salad stations. At each station there is a small illegible at a distance sign of what is available.\n\nMost food is made to order, which is problematic as I had to stand in line for over 10 min with a tray to get my meal, then there was another line to check out.\n\nI ordered the salmon, which is not on the menu but the raw fish was on display. \n\nI ordered the fish and it was slapped on the griddle with a generous amount of clarified butter, there goes the healthy idea. Th fish was over cooked. As a side I selected a grilled vegetable salad that was ok but lacked flavor. The combo was about $6 with out a drink which seemed steep for a cafeteria.\n\nThe one nice thing is the fact there are several condiments at the exit, including buffalo sauce which was nice.  The sitting area is clean and nice.\n\nOnly eat here if you are stuck in this building and pressed for time.", "business_id": "2ZnCITVa0abGce4gZ6RhIw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OIIz0WoudqkFxwqlsRdZBQ", "review_id": "nd0jivV_Xt4bkjUrtuDVYQ", "text": "Found this place on YELP.  I was at a conference at the Dept. of Ed. and saw it was across the street.  Wonderful atmosphere, quiet and good food.  If you are in the area for a meeting and have lunch \"on your own\", I highly recommend.  Nice variety of food and great view.", "business_id": "2ZnCITVa0abGce4gZ6RhIw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OIIz0WoudqkFxwqlsRdZBQ", "review_id": "bH9tXOWedXjyisuz0qgdSQ", "text": "Very nice place.  Good atmosphere.  We were stuck at ADEd across the street for a conference and lunch was \"on you own\".  Saw this on YELP and gave it a try.  Nice place, great view and good food.  It's a cafeteria, do not expect \"Nobou\".  For what it is, it's very nice.", "business_id": "2ZnCITVa0abGce4gZ6RhIw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E5qFR0RBQBoXx8FbrOkdbw", "review_id": "yd5yHbW0S74IEhv-5klIwg", "text": "Not a bad place at all.  I always expect a cafeteria/lunch place to be kind of blah.\n\nThey have daily specials, but you can also have them make a sandwich to your exact liking.  \n\nThe price is right, the location is great for where I work (a 5 minute walk), and the view is very nice.  \n\nIt's nothing fancy, but the food is good (and it can be good for you if you get the right stuff), and the staff is really nice.", "business_id": "2ZnCITVa0abGce4gZ6RhIw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o_LCYay4uo5N4eq3U5pbrQ", "review_id": "biEOCicjWlibF26pNLvhcw", "text": "I played here once and thought this spot was pretty cool. I liked how it was layed out and all but it was not that great of a location for DJ's/Dancers. It's ok but it did seem to be a bit too small for the crowd.", "business_id": "EmzaQR5hQlF0WIl24NxAZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 11, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "sEWeeq41k4ohBz4jS_iGRw", "review_id": "tOhOHUAS7XJch7a_HW5Csw", "text": "Been here a few times over the last 5+ years but I must be getting older or the crowd has really changed.\n\nThe music was average, some Latin pop/dance stuff.\n\nIf I was exaggerating about this next comment than I would be a pig, but it's the truth, --- there was a LOT of very large women here, all in their shinny, way too short, way too tight clothes.  Again, sorry but it was the truth.\n\nHad a couple of drinks and left.  Didn't even go hang around the under 21 section downstairs.  Just kidding, I would never do that.", "business_id": "EmzaQR5hQlF0WIl24NxAZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1AqEqmmVHgYCuzcMrF4h2g", "review_id": "2aGafu-x7onydGoDgDfeQQ", "text": "Went there with 3 friends, place was dead from 8:30-11, no one really in there....the best thing was the $2 coronas and the $1 drinks tickets i got from a smoking hot cougar in a BMW by the downtown sheraton one night.", "business_id": "EmzaQR5hQlF0WIl24NxAZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "pv82zTlB5Txsu2Pusu__FA", "review_id": "CY4SWiYcUZTWS_T_cGaGPA", "text": "ooooohhhh\nhaaahaaa wow\nno\nnope \nnever again", "business_id": "EmzaQR5hQlF0WIl24NxAZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jlr3OBS1_Y3Lqa-H3-FR1g", "review_id": "VCKytaG-_YkxmQosH4E0jw", "text": "from what I remember (and was told!!) we had a blast here!  drank and danced after a suns game for about 3 hours.  Music was great for dancing....not sure about the comments here about no alcohol on the bottom floor, but there si a full bar on the ground floor...maybe I missed a basement...but then again , I am over 21 so I wouldn't care.  Great time, will go back for another!", "business_id": "EmzaQR5hQlF0WIl24NxAZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TR2YFVnIM5UM38RuMy6dcw", "review_id": "HUbubdE18goGYElee83hMw", "text": "5 stars for the drunk females and 1 star for the place being so small! lol ;p It's 21 and over on the second floor and below it's 18+ they don't serve alcohol at the bottom.", "business_id": "EmzaQR5hQlF0WIl24NxAZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "trdsekNRD-gIs50EBrScwA", "review_id": "XFJ7N6UDMwCUR-WvFzADPg", "text": "This club is so fun especially the music. If you like reggaton kind of music that is the club to be.", "business_id": "EmzaQR5hQlF0WIl24NxAZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PnsKyueIKIIimnRGo0niWw", "review_id": "oOYyD6oLLKPm-lj9H9whSw", "text": "My girlfriends and I were in Phoenix for a weekend away from SF and unfortunately, there weren't very many options for classier places in the area we stayed in. \n\nSky Lounge was across the street from Hotel Palomar, so after dinner and a few drinks, we decided to check it out. Even with our buzz, this place was a bust! \n\nWe had to pay $10 cover (which isn't really a big deal) to get in to a place w/c wasn't even nice (interior-wise) and had a practically empty downstairs area. However, that might be better than going upstairs with all the creepers looking to prey on drunk girls. \n\nWasn't our scene, so we left after 15 minutes and $50 poorer.", "business_id": "EmzaQR5hQlF0WIl24NxAZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8leVoQakIF9OfyikF7Yu5g", "review_id": "WwWdhzdTyef9vFBIQhm1Pw", "text": "$10 cover, no hats, and they steal your ID.  How is this garbage still in business???", "business_id": "EmzaQR5hQlF0WIl24NxAZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lGROEmEZaINjHghhViWdeQ", "review_id": "C85618PrjV1lUBUyWaFksA", "text": "My female best friend and I were in town for the night, road-tripping.\nIt seemed like a nice place inside - totally empty, but it was late and a weeknight, so I didn't think much of it. I didn't have much of a problem with drinks, or service until later that night... and that's why I'm taking the time to give this place a 1-star review.\n\nThis is a review about a certain bartender, whose name my friend and I never got, but he said he was Chinese and Colombian. \n\nThe area seems to close down early.... even though there seemed to be a basketball game getting out. The bartender said he was closing up early, directed us to another bar (closed when we got there) hand we found a place nearby. Shortly after, the same bartender showed up at the bar, started drinking with us. I don't remember much about the conversation, except for some lies this guy was telling us, saying that he was running the bar after two weeks of working there, that he didn't live in Phoenix, he lived in New York - later, he forgot that he said that, and told us he lived in the same city in California that we did. \nBy the time the bar closed, I was getting pretty sloshed, and he proceeded to invite himself to our motel room (I thought my friend invited him, and my friend thought I did), and by the time we got to my friend's car, he insisted I sit in the back seat. \nI'll skip some details here, and make a long story short:\n\nI puked on the ride home, so I spent the rest of the night sobering up. The Chinese/Colombian guy kept pushing weed and beer on my friend (who's a lesbian, by the way) and when you're a man, you can tell when a guy is being a sleazeball and trying to get into a girl's pants. It became blatantly obvious that he was waiting for me to pass out so he could do what he wanted, and so I forced myself to stay awake. Again, I'm skipping on a lot of detail here, because Yelp really isn't the place for that.\nAfter he had long overstayed his welcome (which was never offered in the first place), my friend went to the bathroom, and I mustered all the civility I had left to ask him to leave as nicely and non-offensively as possible. To this, he insisted that unless I reimbursed him for the pot and beer he brought (neither of which I personally imbibed) he didn't have to leave. I bit my tongue.\nShortly after, I could hear him talking about me outside when he and my friend were having a cigarette. I snapped, had to get rude with him, pulled my friend inside and slammed the door in his face. \n\nThe point of this whole review is this:\nLadies, watch out for this sleazeball bartender. He'll try to get into your pants by the most disrespectable means.", "business_id": "EmzaQR5hQlF0WIl24NxAZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zjM_3HCFhicnxfccPf6bUA", "review_id": "wyND4X5LlngsUWpXBsTLxg", "text": "This place is a joke.  The girls that were handling the cover wouldn't give me my money back from being in that place for only 1 min...   They weren't apologetic at all... On top of that, no one was in there.", "business_id": "EmzaQR5hQlF0WIl24NxAZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Rcg_gNUb4O8yV5Ww6vUqsg", "review_id": "JOUBXSYMEFNiE6n2tWbEbQ", "text": "Saturday night they had like 3 dollar AMFs.  Thats cheap.  And they had 2 dollar beers.  Thats cheap.  It was kinda dead, and the fact that the bottom floor was 18 and up, it was hard to tell if the ladies were old enough for this guy.  So i stayed on the top floor, which ended up getting me shots purchased by a group of southwest airlines flight attendants.  Seemed like a decent place.  Its right next door to 2 other clubs, and i chose this one cuz some homeless guy outside said this place had hotter chicks.", "business_id": "EmzaQR5hQlF0WIl24NxAZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qwAP7Ut4C3owLSX_LzRlgQ", "review_id": "R75neRMrLZJo7fIgC2TRnA", "text": "So we are from Europe and have lived in Mexico, Miami and Los Angeles. Call me crazy but isn't there ANYWHERE in Phoenix to dance. God forbid you go to Sky Lounge on a Saturday night. OMG. Downstairs is 18 and under and upstairs was pounding and I mean pounding bass with hard super hard rap and for att least 8 songs we waited for one danceable song..........nada.   Waaaah. So we left.", "business_id": "EmzaQR5hQlF0WIl24NxAZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "meQNnqg0l0ws0K7XODoB8Q", "review_id": "TX6qtMPh6rlEepTjh_bmlQ", "text": "The staff was so RUDE! 1st door guy said we could come in for free anytime Fri night. We came back about 20 min later. Different door guy and some old ladies who would not let us in, said we had to each pay $10. The place was ghetto and empty. We went back to Bar Smith (next door) who had much nicer staff, no cover, great drinks & drink prices, and awesome music. Sorry Sky Lounge, you suck.", "business_id": "EmzaQR5hQlF0WIl24NxAZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "x2aI5KOLVAW1CEEyoofJfQ", "review_id": "wOjC7DQHSqShOyER_8-qjg", "text": "I have to say just like most everyone else I was not fond of the $10 cover charge on a friday and less than an hour to close.  The other thing is it I'm new to PHX and I mentioned this to the guy out front before asking what time they close. It would of been nice of him to be have mentioned \"You are new so I'll let you know our bar just closed at 2 & we are not serving any more drinks\" but he didn't. \n\nThey do have a Latin dance floor on the first floor which i liked the songs they were playing. As far as the 2nd floor its Hip-hop all the way which is nice in case you get tired its almost like 2 clubs in one.\n\nI think I would check this place out again if i get there earlier and have someone to dance with cause every girl I saw that got asked to dance just turned every guy down no questions asked! LOL", "business_id": "EmzaQR5hQlF0WIl24NxAZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a41H3s3wXKFZ0CmC3Rw1bg", "review_id": "UPIhmDaPO63o0vYguOBgXw", "text": "DONT USE YOUR CREDIT/DEBIT CARD!\nBartenders will tip them self after you leave Even if you already tip them with cash!", "business_id": "EmzaQR5hQlF0WIl24NxAZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r62f9trij6E_nsva_v8pSw", "review_id": "25KUcrYrZf7ZLhXrsdmmxQ", "text": "Don't know why lots of people dislike this place for. I think it's pretty cool. I had a good time here. Upstairs gets a but crowded but beside that it's pretty good  music is really and that's what I look for.", "business_id": "EmzaQR5hQlF0WIl24NxAZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C6wBj_GmSClSkmkjFnQd4w", "review_id": "feLRLxgFQBIQCQc_QRhRow", "text": "Been here over a dozen times, had some good and some bad. Overall the place is okay with me. The 1st floor never plays any good music, 2nd floor is where it goes down! Gets pretty packed on the weekends.", "business_id": "EmzaQR5hQlF0WIl24NxAZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tm3vOevmVh6EQlcWNV6Xug", "review_id": "e3LPy75TialrhqsRMH0PYw", "text": "This place is awesome! I usually get the VIP on the second floor. Service is always great people are always friendly and there is always something happening there! From foam parties to all dressed in white events! I would definitely recommend checking it out if you want to have an amazing time down town PHX", "business_id": "EmzaQR5hQlF0WIl24NxAZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WvwZ2JPGOXFS3_Wl993uRw", "review_id": "4jN14TydtkSBgJ868LwcwA", "text": "I go here on Saturday nights for salsa, merengue, bachata and cumbia dancing. It is connected to Club Downtown which has two other floors that play latin pop/rock/hip hop and reggaeton. The cover is $10. They are open til at least 3 am (and the other floors stay open even later I think) so that is an advantage over the clubs that close at 2pm. To get to the Palazzo floor, you go in through Club Downtown's main entrance and then go out on the front patio and then back in to Palazzo's dance floor. Ask if you get lost and the security or bartenders will point you there. I like the size of the floor, which is tile. It is not as hot and crowded as other salsa places like Pepins on Saturday. Drinks vary from great to weak (mainly the mixed drinks) depending on the bartender, they do have specials sometimes. As a long time salsa dancer who goes with friends (male and female) but no set partner for the night, it can be hard to find a good salsa dancer here if  you don't already know one. So salseros/salsaholics if you will be going without a partner you might want to try to find at least one good dancer to go with you so you will have fun.  Or if you look on www.azsalsa.net or www.meetup.com (check for Scottsdale or Phoenix salsa groups) there are plenty of socials and lessons where you can meet others if you are new and want to meet other dancers or go out with a group. The music is good but since I go a lot,  I start to hear the same songs over and over. I think they should bring in different djs, rotate them or make sure the music gets mixed up to keep people coming back.  Also note there is a strict dress code - it is posted outside. I know several guys who had to go back home to change cause they couldn't get in. I don't remember all the specifics but I believe some things to note are no hats/sunglasses, tennis shoes, tee shirts, baggy pants, bandanas, etc. I'd say collared shirt (tucked in), nice slacks/pants and shoes and you'd be okay. They do have metal detectors going in. However, I have rarely seen any fights and I feel safe here. Lots of security and bouncers. www.clubdwntwn.com", "business_id": "SiwN7f0N4bs4ZtPc4yPgiA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4ISG7_E0jmpjIZlBBtZnQQ", "review_id": "T5ygBoHxapXRE853vEBKkA", "text": "I have been to this club about 8 or 9 times, always on fridays for Transylvania.  The scene is goth and punk, although you won't feel too out of place if you don't fall into either of these categories (I don't).  Think \"The Matrix\" meets \"Blade.\"\n\nThe house DJ here is usually pretty amazing...spinning music like VNV, Wolsheim, and some harder stuff like KMFDM.  The sound system is hot, and the music selections combined with the pulsating, dancing crowd (in more black leather than you've probably seen for awhile in one place) make for a pretty hot environment.\n\nThe vibe isn't always on, as once or twice I've been here fairly disappointed with a predominently poser crowd.  If you happen to get here on an off night, just relax on the stunning back patio with a few drinks and create your own scene.\n\nBut that being said, the club itself is gorgeous, and you're in for a surprise at midnight.  So get here no later than 11 and have a few drinks before the club kicks it up a notch.", "business_id": "SiwN7f0N4bs4ZtPc4yPgiA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "hvgYD6Pmyaa6hS39ymIQBQ", "review_id": "bTnuFjPsj-LgB2FYwtkWow", "text": "I've only ever been here for Transylvania which is their Friday night Gothic Industrial night.  It's acceptable.  I have high standards.  Sometimes the music is really good.  Sometimes it sucks.  They have 2 DJs and I can always tell when the switch from the one whose tastes I enjoy to the one whose tastes I don't.  If you're looking for Death Bunnis, Razor Grrls, Baby Bats or *sigh* Suicide Girls, you'll find a few of them here.  There are a lot of regulars and I usually have a good time, unless of course I don't.  The people there have all been fairly nice.\n\nThe drinks are nothing special.  They aren't terrible, they just aren't terribly consistent.  If you need to get wasted, get some shots poured. At least that way you know what you're getting.\n\nSo when you need to strap on your boots, wear your eyeliner, and shake your ass, give it a shot.", "business_id": "SiwN7f0N4bs4ZtPc4yPgiA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "czsmQRXhXy-S40cKpEk0Lg", "review_id": "gA5VBsaWFJsnGd_ymRYUtA", "text": "Tranz, oh Tranz, why are you the only decent goth/industrial club in Phoenix?\n\nClub Tranzylvania, or Tranz as the club goers call it, will charge you $7 to get in on Friday nights and then what seems like $7 a drink at the bar. I wish they would drop the cover charge down or at least offer some drink specials! \n\nThe bar has its own set of problems: I just hate spending $40 on drinks and not even getting a buzz out of it. It's hard enough to tell the bartender what you want over the music, but it's even harder when everything you ask for they don't have (or maybe they think they don't have it because they can't hear me?) Mind you I'm not picky or difficult, I just expect the bartender to know how to make the drink I want or at least stock  2 of the 3 beers I'm asking for.\n\nSolution for the Yelper: If you can, drink before you go.\n\nSeating: Maybe, just maybe, invest in another velvetine sectional or two. Club Pallazzo certainly charges enough for cover to afford a new couch. I like to rest my pretty feet after I'm done dancing and people watch, and maybe I don't feel like going on the patio.\n\nThe Ambiance: The inside is gorgeous. It's definitly the atmosphere that brings all the boot-stomping night owls out en masse. The frescoes on the walls and ceiling sport scantily clad vampiresses looking for a bite, and the velvet curtains that hang from the ceiling to the floor, along with the throne chairs give the club it's regal aire.\n\nThe Music: It's true, they have different DJ's switch off sets. The DJ I like also DJ's at Le Homme on Wed. nights. If I don't like what's playing I head outside for fresh air on the ample patio. But overall the music is good. \n\nI know some people that go every weekend. If I did that, I would be living in the alleyway behind Tranz. I take friends from out of town and occasionally go myself when I want to shake my ass. If I found a place better than Tranz I'd be there. But this is Phoenix, and this, my friend, is as good as it's going to get.", "business_id": "SiwN7f0N4bs4ZtPc4yPgiA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1RJORk4w9jxxWBKzOvOptw", "review_id": "qFShi34OyDlL4DB3KeVf2A", "text": "Came here twice on 'goth' night.  Both times the place was dead.  Probably no more than 10 people in the entire place with only 2 people dancing on the large dance floor.  I just don't understand why they can't get people in here and even more puzzling is the fact that they are able to remain open despite the lack of patronage.", "business_id": "SiwN7f0N4bs4ZtPc4yPgiA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4Dqeb_NGFpLG1PJp7wqaJg", "review_id": "ax_boA5tTVsxsvtpsZwqlg", "text": "I came here with Luckie Maounds for a blast from the past kind of night.  Back in the day, we did the goth club thing, only, we did it in San Diego and L.A. clubs.  It may sound snobby, but you dress up to be seen and those living in Southern California know that all too well.  I did not pack a corset or proper heels, but I did not feel entirely out of place in a simple black knee length dress, no tights, and black flats.  That right there should've been a warning about the patronage of this place.\n\nStill, the DJ played great music and the decor is gorgeous.  If this place on Friday night is the only goth club in town, then I would recommend it.  The drinks were a bit pricey though, so bring a flask.  But when I am in town again, I will return.  I will also pack accordingly to show these Phoenix kids what it is all about too.", "business_id": "SiwN7f0N4bs4ZtPc4yPgiA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Xm8HXE1JHqscXe5BKf0GFQ", "review_id": "Fxl1zTG6dU81UP_hPaC1Tg", "text": "This is definetly a goth club. Beautiful, above-average decor, expensive drinks, please-dont-wear-that Corset Girls with their unwashed dates who secretly want, but will never get, more. I really like this place. What sold me completely? The DJ played a reeeally good mix of music. I'm old, and even I recognized both old and new stuff over the sound system. And like Sara Y mentioned, there was once a \"back-in-the-day\" for me but those days are gone: These days, I am in jeans.", "business_id": "SiwN7f0N4bs4ZtPc4yPgiA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "g8F631_CQxzOeLswU5Td7g", "review_id": "1kjTgiLLfhAqysHYaq3vOA", "text": "Situated between Amsterdam (a gay club the girls wanted to hit up, but was empty) and Club Downtown (a club with a patronage that looked ghetto-fabulous), Palazzo ended up being the perfect fix for our Saturday night...\n\nTo look at it, Palazzo seems small in comparison to its neighboring clubs, but the space inside is used well.  Quite simply, there's a small bar to the left, a small VIP lounge to the right, and nothing but dance-able space in between. With a high ceiling, liberal use of bright neon blues, mirror'd-shiny surfaces, and sleek furniture, the atmosphere is energetic and cool.\n\nThe DJ, perched in a second floor booth overlooking the dancefloor, played track after track of Hip-Hop, for the most part. [From reading other reviews, I'm not sure Hip-Hop/R&B is part of the regular format. We'd been there the first week of Oct'09.] And so, the girls (Esco, RB, Becca), all talented and passionate dancers, took to the floor, wowing and attracting a perimeter of onlookers.  I danced a bit, broken ankle be darned: it'd take more than crutches to keep me from having a good time with my peeps...\n\nAs I sat for a minute, resting the cast'd ankle, a group of people complimented the girls on their style and dancing; very friendly, flattering gesture.\n\nBy 3AM, it was almost exclusively the 6 of us still on the dance floor being silly, and though we could have danced more, we had liquor at the apartment where the club had made last call around 2am.\n\nFun night and a fun little spot, but I'd suggest going with a group; friendly as people were, I'm not sure how apt this scene is to mingling/meeting/dancing with others. We had smilingly and genuinely asked a group of people watching us (the crew that complimented the girls on their dancing) to join us on the floor, but they didn't.\n\nIf its not your speed, there are two other clubs literally next door.\nAs we left, we noticed Club Downtown next door was *still* poppin'.\n__________________________\nSmoothest \"I got hit on\" moment ever.\nCan't be simply re-told, only re-enacted.", "business_id": "SiwN7f0N4bs4ZtPc4yPgiA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "66tWp8ThwPATFUxYNPyYLw", "review_id": "jSiW-7xkz2Lvd-W3e7GwAg", "text": "OMG, I'm sooooo sad.  I'm such an individual I need to look like everyone else....\n\nOk, so I got my emo/goth rant out of the way.  So this review is specifically of Club Tranzylvania If you are drunk enough that you just want to dance and you don't care how much money you blow, then Tranz is all right.  Seems like they might be hurting a little, as it was pretty much a ghost town all Friday night - didn't even need staff at the outside bar. \n\nTheir cover is too high, the drinks are too small and expensive, and the kids in there make me want to cry, but if you like the industrial type music, it's ok.  Actually, I only go there when dragged with friends, but, given the right amount of preparation in the forms of black eyeliner and cheaper drinks beforehand, I can have a decent time.", "business_id": "SiwN7f0N4bs4ZtPc4yPgiA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wiBTgZNmDKHDgeuKSxIMjQ", "review_id": "tsqtk3RInGaSo8r6_2k0Lg", "text": "This place is horrid! They are discriminatory and I will NEVER come back!!!! They are also horribly organized! FAIL!!", "business_id": "SiwN7f0N4bs4ZtPc4yPgiA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8CblaqLXQA-_ISSodmHDNA", "review_id": "-eBCA6gF5jnWfLgmDh8Zyw", "text": "DON'T SUPPORT THIS VENUE unless you find hot-tempered, violent behavior from management towards hired artists acceptable.\n\nFriday March 30th I went to see some of my favorite bands perform at this venue. One of them being the well-loved Phoenix band Snake! Snake! Snakes! Drummer David Cooper was physically assaulted by the venue manager Caesar Rodriguez* when he walked into the managers office and asked to borrow a rug that he needed to put under his drum kit. Rodriguez told him no, and said he didn't give a f$#k. Cooper then asked why they had bands play here if they didn't give a f$#k. To which the venue manager responded by dragging Cooper out of his office by his collar, put him in a choke hold, and drug him down the stairs in front of at least 100 witnesses. If you haven't seen Snake! Snake! Snakes!  -- this is a very kind, peaceful, fun indie band, and great people as well. Professionally they are always a pleasure to work with, and they don't even remotely appear menacing. To make this story even more odd - David was having a professional conversation with this same manager just an hour before the altercation. I saw David being drug down the steps, and then I hung out with him for the next couple of hours while waiting for the Phoenix Police.\n\nPS - the sound system was absolutely atrocious, when I told the sound guy there was a problem with the bass amp cutting in and out, it he told me that it was the bands equipment, and it clearly wasn't. The problems started with the first band, and continued through the second band. All of the amps were cutting in and out, there cracks, pops and echos, it appeared to be some sort of electrical current problem.\n\n*The source of this name came from the head of security at the venue", "business_id": "SiwN7f0N4bs4ZtPc4yPgiA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hA_8cYKY1p8O0TXWkGnrIg", "review_id": "E08PmlC5NMlw_iSwzUZp4Q", "text": "Absolutely horrible place! Snakes was treated like pieces of shit, and we WILL NOT stand for it! The manager is a complete asshole and doesnt give a shit if you have a good time or not, as long as he gets his money. Completely unprofessional and neither myself, or any of my friends will ever set foot in this hell hole of a place ever again.", "business_id": "SiwN7f0N4bs4ZtPc4yPgiA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gzYI-uRjhHWjJpdD7pmreA", "review_id": "tblblbxAQS4qG0vutbTwrA", "text": "I will never set foot in a building where my friends get assaulted. Every venue Snake! Snake! Snakes! has ever played will tell you they arrived on time, brought a good crowd and played a hell of a show. For them to be disrespected is one thing, and it would be enough of a reason for me to tell everyone I know to never put another cent into these people's pocket. But another line was crossed last night. I've played shows at a lot of the same venues as this great band, and I never would have thought any management anywhere would lay hands on the artists that bring business through their door. These guys deserve better than that. Phoenix, Arizona has always stood by Snakes! and we always will!", "business_id": "SiwN7f0N4bs4ZtPc4yPgiA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y7KS04okqSFAbg1NyImHkQ", "review_id": "upuJ85izvuo-Fkh5wV0S7g", "text": "Two words: Overpriced and understaffed.\n\nI'm not sure if Palazzo is always open \"sometimes\" or just recently reopened, but they've brought back the goth night one Friday a month. Just to clarify-not reviewing that particular dance night, just the establishment itself. \n\nEvery time I have been, the bar has been understaffed. Two for an entire nightclub that is packed? How does that work? It takes forever to get a drink and then it's just generally expensive no matter what you get. There's also a back bar that seems to never be in use. With the amount of people that hang out back there for the majority of the night, you'd think they'd hire a few extra people. \n\nAlso? Maybe invest in some misters for your back bar-it gets ridiculously hot back there when it's packed full of people. It's almost as if this is a bare bones establishment. It's sad because this event is attempting to revive the goth scene yet the venue that it's at (which used to be Tranzylvania back in the day) just plain sucks.", "business_id": "SiwN7f0N4bs4ZtPc4yPgiA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "r2vglPGmMuyo1BqV91l56g", "review_id": "r8iCsBQjTs7vx9scn83yeA", "text": "What can I say.  They are honest mechanics I know it is a rarity!!!  I have had my car served numerous times from them.  Every time they have been upfront and honest about what needs to be fixed immediately and what can wait to be fixed.  What is also cool is that they will drop you off home and pick you up once your vehicle is ready!!  If you do drop off enough money on your repairs they do have your vehicle washed and cleaned for free.  Which is also cool is that they don't nickel and dime you to death.  For small things like broken light bulbs they replaced them for just the cost of the bulb.\n\nI would definitely recommend them to anyone who needs a repair.", "business_id": "M-MFa0YErVBbFW2IJhGJmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7izaZThzAWk2UjrDTL849w", "review_id": "pt3FVvRQ4hOIaKze4Z_zTQ", "text": "Good service, reasonable prices.  I took my truck in for a basic oil change.  I received a call from the owner letting me know about a brake light that was out & asked if I wanted them to replace it.  The clerk was very nice and helpful.  I haven't been here enough to give them 5 stars, but they seem very promising.  I will be going back & avoiding the previous huge chain I used to go to.", "business_id": "M-MFa0YErVBbFW2IJhGJmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GVRWfB32i_zvIMJBfbvoBg", "review_id": "2a1-k-VRjvoT-dlgahLVrQ", "text": "This place came HIGHLY recommended by a friend of mine, and so when my car's brakes went all squishy, I took it in.   First, the good:  This place is sooo clean, the guys are all awesome, polite, knowledgeable and you just get a great sense of being in a respectable place.   \n\nThe bad: One the way out the door, the mechanic that checked me in mentioned that it would be \"Fifty bucks to check out the car, and we'll call you with a quote.\"\n\nThe quote came in for almost $900, which was far more than I was able to pay.   When I got back to the shop to pick it up, I was charged $61.34. I questioned the difference between what I was told and what they charged me, and apparently it was $55 for the inspection, plus shop rags, plus tax.  I guess I should have seen this coming?   I have never been charged to look at the car.  And certainly not $62 for a ten minute inspection. \n\nI was in the market for a new mechanic, but this is NOT the one that I will be going with.  They were somewhat surprised that I would fuss at all about the $12 difference.  As if I should have expected a 30% markup from what they told me.  Not a great way to build a relationship.  If they had told me before they took my keys and information about the cost of the inspection, quite honestly, I would have taken my car somewhere else.\n\nBottom line:  I think that if you know you are going to get work done, these guys look really top notch. But be prepared to pay for it.\n\nUPDATE:   I just finished repairing the car myself, and what these guys wanted to charge me $900 for, I was able to do myself for $140.  And that included buying a $20 set of drum brake tools, and a $25 Chilton's manual.  They told me that it would $130 JUST to bleed the brakes, which I did in about ten minutes with nothing but a pair of channel locks.   I am reducing my stars down from two stars to one, because they were OBVIOUSLY out to rip me off, not just charge me a premium for premium service.", "business_id": "M-MFa0YErVBbFW2IJhGJmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2SSHbXmy3K3BzBhojhNUAA", "review_id": "zuxxJ2dVljOJki-ZbEtrKA", "text": "Excellent service.  Had a concern with the products i purchased, but the manager took ownership and helped me get everything straightened out.   Friendly staff.", "business_id": "M-MFa0YErVBbFW2IJhGJmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 7, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "d2RAl63RTdfZF7kcuKcj-g", "review_id": "i_hy02yYVJohYpiwyHmMJQ", "text": "In response to the business owner's response, I'm not really buying it.  Being honest about the diagnosis of a car is only half the battle.  Being honest about pricing is just as important.  And these guys totally failed.\n\nImplying that technicians who charge less than them are somehow lower quality is just bullshit, plain and simple.\n\nThey wanted to charge us more than $600 to put on new brake rotors and pads.  Retail for those parts?  About $150.  Hours it takes to swap them out?  One, or two, at the most.\n\nNaturally, when I called them and sounded like I actually knew what I was talking about, they knocked $150 off the price they offered my wife.  Still not good enough.  It was $300 cheaper to tow our car all the way to our trusted Mesa mechanic and have him do the work.\n\nOh, and the inspection we used a Groupon for?  They charged us for services that i later found out were supposed to be part of the Groupon.  Going to call them today to try and get a refund for that $30 (?!)  tire rotation.\n\nHate to rag on a local business, but the only way this could've gone worse would've been if they straight up lied about problems with the car.", "business_id": "M-MFa0YErVBbFW2IJhGJmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "N0Vc2DKM3ClQYx5mv5iAPg", "review_id": "hZVVJCQ08A8JPpNDJp6Bqw", "text": "I don't know much about cars but I do know that the people who work at Virginia Auto really care about their customers. Matt, especially, has gone above and beyond what was expected to help me out.\n\nLast week my car broke down on the side of the road in Austin, TX, and I had no one to help me. The road side assistance card I was given during my Groupon I had used a few months prior was expired and I had forgotten to get a new one. I called Matt and he stayed on the phone with me for over an hour trying to get a hold of someone to come and pick me up. He eventually found a truck to get me, free of charge, and then sent me the new road side assistance card the next day. \n\nHe knew that I was living in Austin and would probably never bring my car back to his shop for repairs but he still did everything he could to help me out. Anyone who would do that for a customer will always get my business and I letting my friends in Phoenix know about his great shop. \n\nThanks Matt! Keep up the great work.", "business_id": "M-MFa0YErVBbFW2IJhGJmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8-98T_0Z1l9hBYXHfaHFPQ", "review_id": "_C28pHS1YQ9tcgHbieWg_A", "text": "I spent over $3000 on my car at this place since July. Why the 5 stars? Because I was not ripped off, everything was explained to me...step by step if needed (and I did need it - ha), nobody in this shop is a douchebag, the other customers are even nice, they don't try to rip off the ladies, they don't try to upsell me crap I don't need unless I ask if there's other crap I might need, and I'm pretty sure if I hadn't been out of town they would've let me seen the damage to my engine and walked me through the process if I'd asked so I could do my nerdy internet search on serpentine belts and motor mounts and all that other crap that was wrong.\n\nI knew they weren't effing with me because when I bought the car a few years ago the creepy dealership supposedly changed the motor mounts. When Virginia Auto Service identified a problem with (and subsequent damage as a result of) the motor mounts, I knew it was true, and I thought about that tug in my stomach I ignored when I bought the car that told me NOT TO BUY THE CAR OR TRUST THIS CREEPY CAR SALESMAN. \n\nSeriously, if you have a problem with something this shop tells you all you have to do is ask and see if they can work with you - find different parts, develop a plan to do repairs in steps...ask your grandpa to come in and hand them wrenches or wipe the sweat from their brow so you can have a discount as they diligently work to repair the vehicle you neglected and ignored for over 2 years knowing full well you were driving a heap. \n\nWhen they quoted me a price over the phone I said \"THERE'S NO WAY I CAN PAY FOR THAT RIGHT NOW. THERE IS NO CHANCE I CAN PAY THAT\" while my head was exploding and my face was melting (at work). I don't know if they want this advertised, but they let me leave my car there for over a month (closer to two months) while I made gradual payments and they did the repairs. My job sent me to BFE Texas and Virginia Auto Service just let me leave it there because it couldn't be driven. That's effing CLASS, folks.\n\nBecause they are so awesome I tell everyone I know about this experience, I write positive reviews whenever I get the opportunity, and I will not be taking my crappy little car anywhere else.", "business_id": "M-MFa0YErVBbFW2IJhGJmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GVRWfB32i_zvIMJBfbvoBg", "review_id": "afQNiv1nxX_l_8OKBun1vw", "text": "Just thought I should update and mention that well over a year later, the $90 brake job held up just fine. I eventually sold the car, which had 300,000 miles on it, but the brakes never did become a problem again.  Though the owner claims that I couldn't have POSSIBLY fixed them for $90, it does appear that I most certainly did.  Well, me, my dad, Auto Zone and Chiltons.", "business_id": "M-MFa0YErVBbFW2IJhGJmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IgnV5sptU_-i3N0rTdfOpA", "review_id": "2fJfR7RRA9ylerKLn7ucEA", "text": "These guys are AMAZING! I brought my car in and they checked over the WHOLE car! I realize my car needs some TLC. The guys prioritized my list of things I need to get done and made me estimates too. I know I have alot of money I need to save to fix my car but the guys are helping me out and we are doing a little at a time. I LOVE the fact they told me EVERYTHING that was wrong with my car. They have a GREAT staff, a WONDERFUL warranty (2 years/24,000 miles on Parts & Labor), AMAZING technicians, and an attitude of service. I feel at home and will NEVER take my car someplace else, EVEN just for an oil change!!!", "business_id": "M-MFa0YErVBbFW2IJhGJmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "d1s5U4_xDQLqt3g_aZ_9Og", "review_id": "0yw9purple7lGvNpW-MMjg", "text": "I am the owner of a Jaguar and a Range Rover so it goes without saying that next to my wife and kids, my mechanic is the next most important person in my life. After moving to Phoenix I followed the rule book and took my cars to the local Jaguar / Land Rover dealers for repair and service. A friend of mine recommended Virgina Auto Service to me a few years ago when he was visiting me in hospital as i was recovering from the shock of a $4000+ repair on my Range Rover. (just joking but it wasn't far off)\n\nThe next time I needed a service thats exactly where I headed - and I have been heading there ever since. The owner Matt Allen is a champion. Aside from being a terrific guy, he as honest as the day is long and I know if he tells me I need to get some work done, it needs to be done. Likewise he is always looking to keep the repairs and service in check and takes as much pride in saving me money as he does in the work his shop performs.\n\nI am not a happy customer - I'm a fan. These guys do business the way it should be done, they treat their customers the way you hope people would treat you and most of all I always feel I get value and peace of mind for my money.\n\nI highly recommend this shop.", "business_id": "M-MFa0YErVBbFW2IJhGJmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oXkbuOiN9HDS3WgOQONfRg", "review_id": "62p8aUTFPSXiY1Wv0oOSIw", "text": "This past Friday I was ready to head to Texas with my boyfriend for a family gathering. For once, I was ready to go bright and early so that we could make the six-hour drive before the holiday weekend traffic got to be too terrible. My car, unfortunately, had other plans.  The battery, which I had purchased less than a month prior, decided it didn't want to work.  We suspected it was a bad connection to the terminal but couldn't be sure. Instead of driving to Checker Auto, I decided to take the car a couple blocks away to Virginia Auto.  I have a few friends who regularly take their vehicles here for service, so even though I had never utilized their serviced, I felt confident about taking my car in.\n\nAt 8am, their small lot was already packed, and I snagged the only available spot.  We walked in and were helped right away.  The very nice lady at the desk asked if I'd made an appointment ahead of time and I explained our situation.  She said they had quite a few other cars in with appointments but she would see what she could do.  We sat inside the small lobby and chatted for a while before she came back in.  My brand new battery was dead.  It had been completely drained!  She said they could put the battery back in and we could go back to Checker to have it replaced or they could install a new battery for me.  Not wanting to take a chance on another bad battery, I decided to have them take care of it for me.  Not more than 20 minutes later, they had finished!  I wasn't thrilled about having to pay more than I wanted to, but it was worth every penny.  After we got to Texas that afternoon, my very car-savvy Dad looked at the  car and said the battery had been installed very well - it was in securely and everything had been cleaned up really well.\n\nI need some serious maintenance done on the car, and I will absolutely be taking it in to Virginia Auto.  As soon as I do, I have no doubt I'll be coming back to this review to change it from a 4-star to a 5-star review.\n\nThank you, thank you, thank you, Virginia Auto, for taking such great care of me and my car and allowing us to head out of town for a few days without worrying about my car!", "business_id": "M-MFa0YErVBbFW2IJhGJmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LZrS2Uwzjo5E_qAm-P6TlQ", "review_id": "uTmlVNfqWesSrNN0eGYMxQ", "text": "The yelp reviews were so good I wanted to believe I found a new mechanic, unfortunately not the case for me.", "business_id": "M-MFa0YErVBbFW2IJhGJmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JeDXg5tMVVAj1mRRRPD2Pg", "review_id": "EIiF8D3jAoNh4FchFvp_ZA", "text": "I checked out this business in connection with a Groupon, and after becoming very disenchanted with the dealership. After my regular service adviser was \"transferred\" after returning from maternity leave, I was regularly facing pricey service visits even for regular maintenance.  The increase in cost was pretty odd since it corresponded with the change in my service contact (they are paid on commission at the Acura dealer).  I was also pretty annoyed by the \"transfer\" of my trusted contact.  So, I started my search for a better option.  I went ahead and purchased the Groupon after checking out the business on garagefly.com.   I was very impressed with the service here -- they did a comprehensive inspection and everything checked out fine. They made no attempt to up-sell me on anything, including brakes, which the dealership had coincidentally told me would \"definitely be due\" on the next service visit (my brake pads were on the good side of fine when VAS checked them). Everyone seems very honest, and friendly, and while I don't know about the prices for major repairs, it's good to know that they'll only be charging you when you really need work done (unlike the dealer).  They also have a driver to take you where you need to go while they work on your car.", "business_id": "M-MFa0YErVBbFW2IJhGJmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r-1wkjdym_B-D7V_jP9pPg", "review_id": "MOepZdRoCGqrhdit_6rGdQ", "text": "I can't sing higher praises of these guys.  My 30k mile Versa had developed an idling problem.  I took my car in for routine maintenance and asked if they would have a look at the problem.  They performed the routine maintenance I requested and although I was a little bit taken aback by the price for the inspection ($100-$200 based on what they had to do) I have trusted them for quality service on other vehicles.  They did a diagnostic and the problem was a misfire on cylinder 2.  They went out of their way to call my dealership to see if the problem was covered under warranty, which it was.  As it turned out Nissan had to replace my engine.  This mechanic could have chased the problem from sensor to sensor and fuel filter and ignition etc etc but they didn't, they found the correct path for me to save money and get my car running perfect again.  After that Matt who is the friendliest and most helpful person you will EVER meet at a mechanic offered to take my car to the dealership and pick it up for me, free of charge.  He even knocked off most of the inspection charge because they quickly realized they wouldn't be doing the work to repair it.  There are cheaper mechanics out there but the quality of service here not only made my experience much better but ended up saving me potentially thousands of dollars worth of repairs that were ultimately covered under my warranty.\n\nAlthough there is a small premium to get work done here (there are shady mechanics that will do jobs for less) the customer service by itself, let alone the quality of work, honesty and integrity of the staff are well worth the marginal pricing differences.  \n\nKeep up the good work!  Always glad to support local businesses!", "business_id": "M-MFa0YErVBbFW2IJhGJmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "aTi0NVrcPJWbN6jAsJVcAw", "review_id": "XsAPP8iVy2-Sos3zMbOqtQ", "text": "I've taken Audrey, my Audi, to Virginia Auto Service a couple times for routine maintenance. I first heard of them through a coupon in the mail, though I'm not sure how they got my address! :)  \n\nBeing new to the area and because the Audi dealership is way up in north Scottsdale, I decided to give them a try. Not to mention because I value the more personalized service of a small business, but that's a longer discussion... \n\nI've been thoroughly impressed with VAS's personal service, their ability to squeeze you in on relatively short notice, the ease in making an appointment, and their communication on what the deal is with your car.  They also have a free ride service to drop you off and pick you up, which is highly convenient! \n\nIf you have a European car, I highly recommend giving these guys a try!  I'm fiercely protective and OCD about my car -- if I trust Audrey to someone, you know you can.", "business_id": "M-MFa0YErVBbFW2IJhGJmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nxVAs0ivaOgupWvj9wJDOw", "review_id": "J-TeqrOyOfArILv5mZAWyQ", "text": "When my car started making scary, loud, noises, I panicked and took it to the nearest reputable mechanic (Virginia Auto).  I had heard they were a bit more expensive than other places, but my brother had just had a really great customer service experience there, so I decided to chance it.  After explaining to the very nice mechanic working the front desk that I really did not have any money to spare, I left my car in their hands and crossed my fingers.  A few hours later, I had a written estimate in hand:  $1,600+.  I was hugely disappointed (who happens to have a spare $1,600 lying around?) so I forwarded the quote to some knowledgeable friends who told me that I should definitely get a second opinion.  Once all was said and done, I managed to work out a solution to my auto troubles for $700 from a different mechanic. \n\nYes, Virginia Auto does good work.  Yes, they offer GREAT customer service.  NO, it's NOT worth paying DOUBLE for.  \n\n\nP.S. Do yourself a favor and check out Inman & Sons instead. :)", "business_id": "M-MFa0YErVBbFW2IJhGJmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D9WIDdPgbOk8-ChvH_hUfQ", "review_id": "JJdtrQcq82KNS_2Q6-UZQA", "text": "Matt and Tim were great. When going over solutions I felt they were straight forward and upfront about the cost of the repairs. I  also felt that they understood how I felt about being separated from my money. Our Volvo is running great and we hope to keep it running for a long time with the help of Virginia Auto Service.", "business_id": "M-MFa0YErVBbFW2IJhGJmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z9BH9OxWOQBqholAAaHLvw", "review_id": "ysuQgpaT2t0Km_XBbnZIMA", "text": "This is the first review I am writing for Yelp and I am inspired to do so because of my great experience at Virginia Auto Service. \n(Although I didn't know it) My engine belt broke on my way to work while driving on the highway. I managed to get safely to work and I ended up calling Virginia Auto Service upon the recommendation of a friend. Within minutes of talking to Matt he had provided an initial assessment (which turned out to be correct) and advised me how to proceed. He encouraged me to get the car towed and was VERY clear that he would rather I bring my car to another shop if it was less expensive for me and/or safer. How refreshing! He also took the time to look at a similar car in his lot so as to better inform me of possible scenarios.... all before I had committed to utilizing his services. \nI towed it to Virginia Auto Service (thanks for instructing me to contact my insurance company- towing was free) where it was assessed, fixed, cleaned and ready in hours. \nI really really felt like Matt wanted to educate me about my car and ensure my safety before getting my business. \nI cannot compare their prices to another shop's but I would rather have caring, honest and thorough mechanics than a cheap bill. \nI fully recommend", "business_id": "M-MFa0YErVBbFW2IJhGJmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eFbWj2JZ1BubSrDeo8j5-Q", "review_id": "hYkaZxA7tlqAdCC8rp7fAg", "text": "I thought I had a problem with my car's heater.  I took it into Virginia Auto and they discovered that was only a symptom of a major engine problem.  So they did some research on it and found out it was a manufacturer's defect.  They arranged for the dealership to get me a whole new engine, for free! There was nothing in it for them, but they took care of all the details to get this done. Tim got it all arranged for me and explained everything as he always does.  I love these guys, they are smart, friendly and fair!", "business_id": "M-MFa0YErVBbFW2IJhGJmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iy4Oj7FezDYFKPtNNKo0Hg", "review_id": "omDoA6u0jaDUDS_dnW8f2w", "text": "I've been taking my car here since moving to Phoenix a year ago.  Three things really stand out about this shop:\n1. Everyone is professional and very nice.  That's not a given at every auto shop.\n2. Honest service - Several times, I've asked them to look at something and to do the service only if it needs it (for example, if my car's manual suggests something at a certain mileage).  Many shops would just take the opportunity to do the service and charge you.  However, Virginia Auto has come back to me several times and said that things look fine now and that they'll check it again at my next oil change.  \n3. Burgie will give you a ride back to your work/home!", "business_id": "M-MFa0YErVBbFW2IJhGJmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NvOqcnPhBgVI0Fs7lUzOSA", "review_id": "am8hj398LL2tkY_GBX6aIg", "text": "I have been taking my vehicle's to this shop for the past 5 years. Before then I \nwould float from shop to shop ......never satisfied with work or price, if work is\nquality I can justify it with price, but if workmanship and price don't match up \nits frustrating. It is so hard to trust in these type of businesses especially when \nyou are a women with no knowledge of anything to do with a vehicle, sometimes\nyou feel you are being taken advantage of. Since finding this shop, I hope they \nnever ever close their business doors, because I am a forever customer. I will \ndrive whatever distance I have to drive to get my vehicle here in their most \ncapable hands. Their customer service is unsurpassed. They provide transportation\nto and from your work or home. Their workmanship is excellent. They may not\nbe the cheapest in town, but if you haven't already learned this lesson by now,\nyou will \"You Get What You Pay For\" . Trust me.....This business will not disappoint!", "business_id": "M-MFa0YErVBbFW2IJhGJmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dlIscnAD4-MUljRFtb9m3g", "review_id": "RYbeVRklTIeS_MOJwG4vbA", "text": "The men here have always taken care of my car, which is now getting up there in age. They're patient and always willing to explain what services will be done to my car and give me a fair price. They're not the cheapest in town but they do high quality work. Even when I had to have work done at another shop they called and had the details of the work faxed over to double check and ensure that everything was done properly.", "business_id": "M-MFa0YErVBbFW2IJhGJmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "imlhSpqG_f39ORm_bhrmgg", "review_id": "3oDQ7dVGVooPkwCYrkESVQ", "text": "I've been using Virginia Auto for years because I trust them to do it right the first time.  They are clean, friendly, and helpful.  They will loan you a car, or drive you to and from their place if you need it.  They are expensive, but they pay their employees well which in turn let's them hire top notch employees.", "business_id": "M-MFa0YErVBbFW2IJhGJmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "saNCRlGYQEBkgpvalJsvRw", "review_id": "WD-jTNplqfvGM-dX46NIFQ", "text": "Well, I have a little 2001 Ford Taurus.  My lovely silver grandma car is fantastic for the 100-200 miles I drive per month.  And now, my little car has a great shop looking after her.\n\nI took my car in as it was time for an oil change and I was convinced my serpentine belt was about to go.  It had that tell-tale burning smell which was making me nervous.  Turns out I had a loose oil-filter from my last oil change and dripping oil + catalytic converter = my car is about to die smell.\n\nVirginia Auto Service changed my oil and cleaned up my engine.  It was so nice to receive a call from them saying my belt was fine and an oil change was all I needed.  It was refreshing to be given an honest assessment vs being told some great story about some random repair that was needed...I am a female after all and have received some rather odd diagnoses in the past (your rotors fell off, so you'll need to have them replaced for example).\n\nIt is very reassuring to know I now have an honest, kind and reliable repair shop for my car.  Did my oil change run a bit more than some $19.99 special?  Yes, but it was so worth it!  Now my little one won't be getting an oil change for another year most likely, but my service advisor, Robert, asked me to please stop by every three months so they could check out my belts, tire pressure, etc just to be safe.  Now THAT is service!", "business_id": "M-MFa0YErVBbFW2IJhGJmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RWtDRHpLnPBDjDVdKWh6uQ", "review_id": "e8wtvAH5meu4RrbO5cqs3Q", "text": "The team here at Virginia Auto Service is the best. We bought a used car from another local service center and boy were we sold a lemon! We even own a business next door to the place that we have trusted to work on our vehicles. When the other shop refused to stand behind their work, and the car they sold us, we sought out the crew at Virginia Auto on the advice of a friend.\n\nRobert took us through the engine of our vehicle and showed us all of the poorly done work by the other mechanic we trusted and then, he advised us on what we should do to keep our car running smoothly. The price was fair and the service was done quickly. We will be trusting only Virginia Auto Service from now on. We will be referring all our friends and customers here in the future.\n\nAll you Phoenix ladies who don't know a bunch about cars and need reliable auto repair with out getting lied to, Robert is your man.", "business_id": "M-MFa0YErVBbFW2IJhGJmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nCu2AQILfu5uLE7Dk4m4Vg", "review_id": "LZjQUS-Hvny3tMO37VNkHQ", "text": "have been taking my vehicles here for a few years since we moved downtown. up front: they AREN'T the cheapest but they go over and above normal places, don't treat you like an idiot and tend to fix small things for free. in the end, you do end up getting what you pay for. my beat up old car pretty much still exists due to them, and my wifes newer car gets taken care of so as to last us as long as possible. \n\nplus its right by Band-Aids so you can drop your car off and 'wait in the lobby' at the gentlemans club, wink wink nudge nudge", "business_id": "M-MFa0YErVBbFW2IJhGJmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f5LE1IjQjcRAsHDiJz7HFw", "review_id": "8oMkeLZaChrW7Y-1XyETCQ", "text": "I took my truck to get an oil change and inspection. Robert was super friendly and knowledgeable. They did a great job and even picked me up from work. The only thing I didn't receive was the truck wash I was told I'd get (not the important part). Overall, great mechanic!", "business_id": "M-MFa0YErVBbFW2IJhGJmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FLdun6KWwAh-gC8VHVZGCw", "review_id": "SAENYTJN8pbd4PEhBUVmSw", "text": "The Wild Thaiger is one of my new favorite places.  Every dish I've tried as been excellent.  They accomodated with some grace a friend with food allergies and were polite -- too polite -- in serving me as I (unknowingly) arrived just at closing.  The peanut sauce on the satay is amazing.  Pad Thai is a standby at a Thai place, but it definitely does not disappoint here.  The beef curry was excellent.  The ginger fish dish less remarkable but still good.  Coconut ice cream dessert is good for putting out the fire.  Good place to go after an Art or Heard museum visit.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p4VkQXcLH2FldlgdxqFp9Q", "review_id": "c28sND-ugVh9CnQvMIO9Sw", "text": "I actually like this place. I find the mood to be nice and the lighting just right. The food is well prepared and the alcoholic drinks are fantastic. Martinis! My one complaint....they need to add some more vegetarian dishes.  I find myself ordering this great appetizer every time I go there because it's the only thing with tofu on it. Anyways, it's a great place for a date :)", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "x7pA1NPK9UOGskaZNuSwfg", "review_id": "fl9oJMyIhpG0ei4VsMK8mw", "text": "The wait was pretty long. But I'm not a very patient person, I'll admit. \nI went during lunch with my family, so I was able to taste a bit of a few dishes. \n\nFirst of all, their lunch menu is really small. When I sat down and realized that my favorite dishes weren't even on their menu, I was immediately disappointed. I had their papaya salad and honestly, it wasn't that great. It was actually one of the worst ones I've ever had. The flavoring was really off. How do I know? I am Thai and grew up there, so I know what som tum is supposed to taste like. And it really does not taste like that. I had some of their pad thai also and was really really disappointed. I mean, for the prices they charge and for the wait time and horrible service, I was really expecting something really good. \n\nThe mood was actually really nice. Their decorations and open kitchen were a really nice touch, which is what they're getting the star for. However, it did become very loud very fast when the room filled up. It was difficult to keep a conversation going. \n\nFor all the hype that people have made about this place, I honestly expected a lot better. But even if I walked in without any expectations, I would have still be disappointed.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MrPOzC4Fz_xEwJkA051V8g", "review_id": "GtoUKyAK6KKBT5LcXlPfYA", "text": "Oh Wild Thaiger, how I do love thee! Actually, to be more specific, how I do love pad thai. \n\nI hadn't been to Wild Thaiger in a while because I hate navigating around Central Avenue these days, but it was my co-worker's birthday and she wanted Wild Thaiger. I'm so so glad we went there, and I was double happy this afternoon when I ate my leftovers for lunch. The best thing about the pad thai at Wild Thaiger (besides that it is so good) is that there is so much I always have lunch the next day ( which is just lovely). \n\nA note for those south of McDowell trying to get to Wild Thaiger: Drive up 3rd Street and turn left on Roanoke. You'll dead end into a strip mall parking lot. Park there and walk a few steps south to Wild Thaiger. Viola! \n\nI give this place 4 stars instead of 5 because I ordered a Coke and it tasted funny ... like way too soda-watery. When I told the waitress, she sort of shrugged and said, \"A lot of people say that.\" Yeah .... I had to ask, \"So, can I get something different please?\"\n\nBut my pathetic Coca Cola aside, it was a great lunch, and she even brought my co-worker toasted coconut ice cream in a coconut dish with a candle. How sweet!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eBFm-lABQiKpaUcPDfYOgA", "review_id": "LM1gqBvIlmQlkRGWD7Zg8Q", "text": "Over-priced, over-crowded designer Thai joint.\n\nI've only been there once, and for lunch, but it was the kindof underwhelming experience that makes it not worth the trip back.\n\nFirst off, if you come at lunch time, you have to deal with hoards of suits who come here for it's lush interior design to serve as the backdrop to their loud and uninteresting war stories. Next, you have to accept a very short and unimpressive lunch menu that has next to nothing that I usually get at a Thai restaurant. Finally, you have to sift through a very bland and unauthentic entree with excellent presentation.\n\nI really should go back and try it again. But with the likes of Thai Hut now open, I don't know why I ever would unless I was forced through a work trip. Especially with how bland the food is for a Thai restaurant. I prefer Thai food that lights me up like a Christmas tree.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jGYO8hQ-szCcp-jh1t5eZA", "review_id": "WVr-fEyowTGSjpAMmgucJg", "text": "I like this place. Although it gets really busy around noon. My favorite dish is gapraogui. I love how the kitchen is visable, while you are dining, and you dont smell like the kitchen when you leave. I mostly go for the food, its not a place I would hang out there with people and drink.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "zp-DF3qfvOn5ko_vjpQLOg", "review_id": "tp6xG9E9Zcg26HsL1kGcvg", "text": "The Wild Thaiger is the best kept Thai restaurant secret on North Central Avenue.  My first culinary experience at Thaiger was several months ago with co-workers. My omnipresent dinner companion Marcial and I, have been habitual customers since.\n\nOffice employees flock to Wild Thaiger during the week for lunch and bring a few close friends or relatives back at night or on the weekend to share their secret.  The restaurant atmosphere is very friendly and unpretentious.  \n\nThe food is where the adventure begins. For a flaming start, Tom Yum Goong is a must of any visit to Wild Thaiger.  The soup is a concert of spicy hot lemony flavors that leave you wanting more.  Don't fret, you can always order more to go.\nDragon's Eggs are paramount on our list of favorite's starters These Dumplings are stuffed with pork and crab, wrapped in tender wrapping, nestled in fresh vegetables and comes with a seasoned dipping sauce. \n\nThe Lunch and dinner menu is delectable and you will want to try a new dish on each visit.\n\nOrder hint: Each plate is made to your specification.  If you want \"more curry\", \"spicier\" or \"hotter\" you only need to ask. \n\nDesert Hint: The Coconut Ice Cream is made onsite: It is delicious and contagious.\n\nDrink hints: A nice compliment to the food is a glass of Chardonnay or you can try the sweet Thai Iced Tea. \n\nIt is very common for the Olashawn (owner and head chief) to leave the open kitchen to seat, greet, and serve her guests.  She is the heart of The Wild Thaiger.  As Marcial and I leave and thank her for another wonderful meal, her gracious smile, hands clasps and graceful bow, keeps us coming back.\n\nNote:  METRO Lightrail construction has impacted this restaurant and you need to follow construction signs carefully to navigate the street and driveway to Wild Thaiger.  Drive slow, this Tiger is worth hunting in the concrete jungle.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "d6k6oKxaGvvtSwT5h_loSg", "review_id": "kCOsVm0j1BtR8C_r_2sVaA", "text": "OK, I didn't want to go here because the name sounded like \"wild thingy\", which sounds like bad porn movie.  Also, looked pretty sketch from the outside, but I have learned that is pretty common in Phoenix.  My Thai craving kicked in and I had to have some \"thingy.\"\n\nIt was packed inside for a weekday night, which is a good sign.  My tom yum soup and spicy basil chicken were right on the mark.  I think this would be a great carry out place and from all the sacks lined up, I guess everyone else likes to eat \"thingy\" too!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "N7lSh49zQ13sG3Jpa9E6cw", "review_id": "Zc1fD0zZyxv2tCM1y8_Fgw", "text": "Bland, blech, barf. \n\nThat's pretty much how I feel about Wild Thaiger. The food here is the farthest thing from authentic as it could get without venturing into Lean Cuisine territory. I suppose, though, it was the closest us downtowners had to real Thai, until Thai Hut and Thai Elephant moved in. (You are on notice, Wild Thaiger!) \n\nI think I gave it a fair shake. I ate here a total of four times, with different people and different food. I was not impressed once. In fact, I was pretty disgusted twice to find a long black hair weaving itself through my molded mound of rice. \n\nNo spice. No life. No business from me.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 27, "useful": 10, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "0iVMvoR1ejs7t8V9Co0JvQ", "text": "UPDATE 5/19/2008\n\nFinally. Me and the Thaiger are purring like happy kittens. I've discovered their yellow curry at lunch and it is dee lish! Prices are insanely low, tho the lunch menu is limited. Service is upbeat and more polished. Now, a purrrrfect place for me to lunch!!! Hello Kitty!!!!\n\nI think Hello Kitty is wildier than this cat. \nVeggie tempura. I've had crispier wafers from a priest. \n\nPad Thai. Wouldn't say it was bad, but, hmmm, what's the word I'm thinking of, oh, I know BLAND! I've had tastier wafers from a priest. \n\nI love the chef. Very approachable and like, totally, super nice.\n\n Wait staff, on the two occasions I've been there, were a little inactive. I've had more action from a priest. \n\nI'll go again. Try new things. But only after I do the Rosary.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "90a6z--_CUrl84aCzZyPsg", "review_id": "Q03yD6X_AbcWQlyX-J1YWw", "text": "Had lunch here last year, I was presently surprised! The building is unique, the location sublime, and the cuisine is way above average. I am big on the yellow chicken curry - Yum!\n\nHad dinner here recently, I was somewhat surprised that it was not the same tremendous experience I had remembered at lunch so long ago. Perhaps they are slipping, or more likely I am :)", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "AnH84g9V10x41CXmCvcaFg", "review_id": "Q4f_TdLXjDLHZNE5OtheIQ", "text": "I have to go with a solid 4 stars on this one because even if the food is not spicy enough for you, there are so many other reasons to love it.\n\nThe atmosphere is great.  I like everything from the tables and booths to the patio.  It is easy to hang out and have a good meal with friends, or to tuck yourself away in a corner...\n\nThe service has always been top notch for me.  I have been there when I was in a hurry, and I was able to eat and run without having to beg for service.  I also have had long leisurely dinners and was always happy with the attentive, but not pushy service.\n\nI LOVE their pad thai.  It's a little different from the other places I have gone, in a good way.\n\nI'm only sorry they have had such a time with the construction outside their door.  a nice place doesn't deserve that hassle.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "7GC9fVWKa4a1ZmBGLH6Uww", "review_id": "mYMr0jc3pvqx9EdTXx1y2A", "text": "I had heard quite a bit about this thai place that is down the street from my office. after 8 mos. Of hearing about it, finally, we decided to walk over and pick up some food.\nthen I read some of the yelp reviews and almost changed my mind. The reviews were pretty bad: several reports of poor service and the -the most alarmingly one of all - pointing out how bland and flavorless the food was. also, there were descriptions of it being a cool baby type place with haughty staff and incompetent servers. Did the tempe pita jungle servers moonlight at wild thaiger?\nI was surprised because all the times I drove past it - before realizing how popular it was - I thought it looked typical of a thai/asian place. The name was silly and cheesy, and the giant purple banner that takes up almost the entire front of the unsuspecting cinderblock rest. has just the eyes of a tiger staring at you from their very purple perch. How can this place possibly be too-cool?\nI checked out their web site (which I was surprised to find they had one as this place looks pretty hole-in-the-wall) so we could order ahead and walk to pick it up. the site was pretty slow and I almost gave up, but I was pretty stoked on the options and the prices. Grilled peanut chicken? Sounds great. Spicy chicken curry, I'll take it. tiger prawn salad, ok. All for about $8?? Sounds pretty reasonable. I went with the curry chicken and the spring roll (all lunch items come with either soup of the day or the roll - unless your taking out, as they won't/can't do soup to go.)\nOff we went and when we walked up I was surprised to find that the ramada-like, large patio with high walls and iron bars took up the entire front of the building. We had to search around for the hidden entrance. Once inside it was busy with a downtown business casual crowd, but a scurrying waitress still held the door and asked if we wanted a table (for the record she was not in skinny jeans, flats and sporting tons of eyeliner and a fauxhawk, as I figured she would be).  We walked up to the bar to collect our food and pay, and the lively atmosphere made me sad we were going back to the office and not eating there. the bar area had a flat screen tv, there was lively if a little over-the-top Asian pop music, and the healthy crowd was a nice change of pace. Alas, we were in and out (they were not even put out by our asking to split up the to go order so we could each pay separately, even though they were obviously busy) in under 10 minutes.\nThe food stayed pretty hot for the 15 minute walk back, and they double bagged each Styrofoam box -thank god, as half my curry sauce came out of the box. It smelled great and the veggies looked good, but I braced myself for disappointment. Perhaps because I was expecting it to be bad, I was pleasantly surprised. It was pretty good. Mine was just enough spicy as is (for me, though and I'm a wuss - so If you're into hot-hot-hot, ask to punch it up a notch or three) and the serving was plenty for the price. The veggie spring roll was great - not even soggy from the trip, how did that happen? I think the curry sauce was a little thin, but it wouldn't keep me from ordering it again - my coworker's ginger chicken sauce looked thin as well, but she said it was still great. The tiger prawn salad had green, fresh lettuce (looked like a spring mix) and came with lots of scrimps that were \"fat and juicy.\" However, they listed that the salad came with crispy wontons, but her box was sans any wontons - really the only foil in the entire experience.\nAll in all I would say it was a score. The three of us agreed that it would make a good HH spot.\nIt's no yupha's, but certainly better than thai basil - and not a chain. Plus they were still busy, busy despite being smack in the middle of the light rail cluster fuch on central - they must be doing something right!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "HOleI3jz1MLNUJ6cc1x0Pw", "review_id": "f9K-tQH3Rl2_o9bZEe20Gg", "text": "My husband and I just moved to Phoenix from Northern California, the land of good Thai, and Wild Thaiger was the first Thai place we tried in the Valley of the Sun. Let's just say that the quality ingredients and enticing flavors made us feel a little less homesick. The prices were not rock-bottom, but I am always willing to pay a little more for good food and larger portions, both of which Wild Thaiger offers. The papaya salad was refreshing and really authentic, although the shrimp were a little fishy for our tastes. The soup we had was also very flavorful and best of all, the chicken in it was actual pieces of chicken breast (often, the chicken in soup is small pieces of dark meat). The Mussaman curry was also a lot better than most places we have had it - often, restaurants use pieces of flank or strip steak, but a more authentic version, like the one we had here, has more stew-like cuts of almost-braised beef. Also a real winner were the spicy clear/glass noodles with vegetables and chicken. And lest I forgot alcohol - the crowning glory of any meal - the specialty drinks offered seemed like they would be too sweet or weak, so my sister and I got Cosmos. They were appropriately strong and actually quite good! All around, a really great experience.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "m-p9ILrmc-g2YN_vfT9WXQ", "review_id": "2ORAOTcdwHeJA5BxInHdbA", "text": "Ok, I had tried this place a month or so ago at lunch and was unimpressed, but the other day a friend said she wanted it for dinner.  I obliged.  I was blown away by the Panang curry.  Rich, thick, spicy.  We had it for take out and it survived the trip home fine.  I now need to go back and try some other dishes just to make sure it wasn't just a freak occurrence.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MLNXzph9nlCXGiSuv5G5Yg", "review_id": "O794ZaDKaN4QT0sdwmPQqA", "text": "Being a bit of a Thai fan, I had driven by Wild Thaiger a number of times only to find it next to impossible to get reliable access due to all the light rail construction (I suspect my frustration and quitter mentality was pretty commonplace during the construction).  Now that the rail is almost up and running and getting to Wild Thaiger isn't such a chore, I went with a group of 6 to try this place out.\n\nWhen you walk in you immediately notice how dark it is as the lighting given off by candles and the kitchen in the back.  I've been to plenty of restaurants that do this to set the mood of the place so I don't mind candlelight.  However, this place was almost pitch black at times to where I couldn't see my dish so they could improve on the lighting a little bit.  The booths are small and set up very nice if you're just out on a date with your special someone.\n\nThe menu selection isn't vast but has all the usual suspects (curries, noodles, tofu dishes, etc.).  I had the chicken and potato dish with yellow curry with some cucumber and pepper veggies on the side.  While the presentation was very nice, the dish itself was just okay.  Almost everyone in the group I was with also had a currie dish and agreed the presentation was more impressive than the taste itself.  The one gal who got a noodle dish however said hers was terrific.\n\nMost of us got dessert to finish things off.  I got a slice of the mango cheesecake (very tasty).  Another person got the lemon ginger cheesecake and was very happy.  Everyone else got slices of the chocolate cake (which were HUGE by the way).\n\nThey also have drink specials on Monday and Wednesdays.  We went on Wednesday for $4 wine glass night.  I was gung ho to try a sip of the red Thai wine, but strangely the waiter strongly recommended against it.  I has a Shiraz instead which was fine.  Most everyone else got a white wine.\n\nOverall, the service was a little bit slow (especially getting us our check), but it was adequate.  The waiter was knowledgable about the nuances of each dish (which was good because two people in our group never had Thai food before).  Amazingly, when we originally sat down, the restaurant was just about dead.  But after 8:30pm the place was packed!  Not sure if this is normal, but seems like alot of the folks who live in and around the downtown area needed a late Thai fix.\n\nBottomline, good, but I've had better.  I commend Wild Thaiger and their people for surviving the onslaught of light rail construction that no doubt crippled their business.  Based on what we've seen, this place had a pretty solid local following so clearly they've done something right.  This place is okay if you're looking to go out with a group, but I'd probably enjoy this place more if it was just me and my girlfriend.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "HOleI3jz1MLNUJ6cc1x0Pw", "review_id": "4Xo5aMvyr2lF2RzCfCegOQ", "text": "We went back here this past Saturday night with a friend from out of town and liked it just as much as we did when we tried it a few months ago. My Cosmopolitan was just as big and tasty as it was last time, and the service was still attentive and friendly. My friend is a pescetarian/flexitarian (doesn't eat meat except for fish), and we were really pleased to find that all of the dishes we ordered that we usually get with meat were still absolutely delicious. Specifically, the Pad See Ew (which we usually get with chicken or beef) was still savory with just the fried tofu and perhaps even more amazing, the Mussaman curry (which usually comes with a deliciously braised beef) was still really flavorful and was complimented nicely by the tofu. Even after trying a decent number of other Thai places in Phoenix, we like Wild Thaiger for the full bar, consistently good flavors, great service, and fun atmosphere, and we will definitely continue to come here often.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "WZCAwPXauKtNoAhHK2-pCA", "review_id": "O2wa5HMJCmLycfeFYex4HA", "text": "Wild Thaiger was a convenient choice for quick and easy take out on a Thursday night I had no interest in cooking.  The menu is somewhat limited in my opinion - no masaman or choo chee curries and no crispy duck, which are my favorite Thai staples .  So I got an order of beef panang, an order of pad thai, and was intrigued by the dragon eggs app.\n\nThe dragon eggs were atrocious.  But the pad thai and beef panang were both good.  Not great, not mind blowing, but not horrible.  And for around $10 each they were pretty good sized portions.  I could see myself ordering take out again or actually dining in for a casual meal.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4JapGtmN58pZYo1ClbV8qw", "review_id": "2FwqVk4qY6FZipKwVEdQRw", "text": "Love this place for some decent Thai! Shrimp & Chicken Pad Thai is always good and never disappoints, the soups are great, I also really like their Beef Panang. Their desserts always sound good and they usually have something that involves mango, how I have escaped never trying one is beyond me. Their over all menu is a bit limited and is kept to the basics but what they do have is done well.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sbReWulvAhVSOWB30xHmbQ", "review_id": "gN3G3pj90P6tT_cFRP_4Sw", "text": "I have been craving Wild Thaiger for a year now (last time I was in town they were closed). The flavors are perfectly blended, the food is artistic, and the food choices are unlike that I've seen at two other Thai restaurants I've eaten at recently. Their Thai Iced Tea has to be some of the best I've tasted thus far. Its typically quiet which was perfect for girl's day out and chatting.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZOfpCtE7a6KK8Dj5Bq_4Xw", "review_id": "xkCzifVTXbNPMLgg57yzxQ", "text": "Service is unpredictable. Sometimes it is very good and sometimes it is very bad. The pad thai here is delicious but has way too much chicken. The kiew wan curry is very spicy and very good. The spring rolls are also very tasty. The hot pots are just ok, a little too much coconut milk it makes it a bit too sweet.\nFor dessert the coconut ice cream sprinkled with peanuts is a great ending. It is open Sundays which is rare downtown.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Gz6a5ATa6Sg0QlfiCHPcZg", "review_id": "BXpeHZGSd1zQgTn3AW_5ug", "text": "I had high hopes for this restaurant.  It was a 30 minute drive from Laveen, as all are the Thai places in the area.  I ordered two of my staples (Tom ka Gai soup and Green Curry) and tried a new dish (for me), Holy Basil.  I got everything takeout.\n\nI'll start with the Holy Basil.  It was very good.  A nice balance of Thai flavors, and I thought it was quite similar to an Ayam Basil dish I used to get at a Malaysian place in Mt. View, CA.  My only complaint was that the chicken was big, thick chunks, like a fajita-style.  I expect delicate, tender meats at a high end Thai place.\n\nI opened my green curry and said: \"WHERE'S THE SAUCE\"?  I am VERY upset at the lack of sauce.  There was so little I can't comment on the flavor of the curry.  And, they had 2 different types of green beans in there:  chinese long beans, and American green beans.  The larger Amercian green beans weren't cooked.  That sucked.  The beef was tender enough but the peices were too big.  The one redeeming part of this dish was the fact that they had eggplant in it.  There is something about eggplant in green curry....\n\nThe Tom Ka Gai soup was  fantastic.  My only complaint would be the chicken, which again, was large fajita-style slices.   Doesn't make sense to me.\n\nWhile I was waiting at the bar for my order, I remember looking into the kitchen and wondering how they could possibly prepare everything on the menu in that tiny space.  Now, I think I know:  I suspect they prep all of their meats ahead of time and use the same size/shape/cuts for each dish to save time.  This results in a fajita-style cut of chicken that leaves me less than thrilled.\n\nOverall, the menu is brief and the food is good, but I don't think it's worth a long drive.  I don't expect to return when I could make the same drive to get to Swadee, which was just fabulous.  I gave this place a 3/5 because the Tom Ka Gai soup and Holy Basil were VERY good.  I am however disappointed in the green curry, the  cuts of meat, and by the way they completely ignored my request for Thai spicy; everything was rather mild in my opinion.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7GC9fVWKa4a1ZmBGLH6Uww", "review_id": "4VTc51AmbI4z6uhEcu30Pw", "text": "Recently went back with a party of 10 for a bday celebration.\nIt was my pick, and I did consider how a party of ten could be a disaster in a small-ish, \"we're just a hole-in-the-wall that happens to be really popular\" place like WT. And sure enough, we arrive and wait in the tiny entry way for at least 10 min before being approached by anyone. In that time, a friend who had arrived early and staked out at the bar informed me that as soon as she sat down, she was told that she couldn't order food because the kitchen was temporarily shut down because they were too busy. At the time we arrived it was maybe 30 percent full, and she assured me that that had happened 30-40 minutes ago, so they should be back on track by now. \nThe host finally showed up and said she could seat us, but it would be a while before the server would take our order bc they were \"recovering.\" Well, that's better than 10 people blocking an entryway, so I'm not sure why she seemed hesitant to seat us, even if we had to wait for a server. She assured us that we could order drinks from our table until the kitchen was \"ready.\"\nIt was only downhill from there. Thankfully, we were a jovial bunch - under any other circumstances this experience would have been disastrous. 15 min to get drink orders, another 15 to get the drinks. Another 20 min later he took our food orders. 30 min later they started coming out, sort of. Seven entrees came out, staggered over a period of five minutes. But three entrees - all pad thai - didn't arrive until at least 10 min later, when everyone else was finished. I understand not everyone can get food at exactly the same time with a party of 10, but they didn't even come close, and at the time we made our food orders it was at least an hour if not more after their alleged huge rush that shut down the kitchen. \nI got the peanut chicken - grilled chicken with peanut sauce, rice and grilled veggies. The sauce was too citrus-y for a peanut sauce and too thick (funny that I complained in my first review that my curry was too thin). Chicken underneath was completely flavorless and was dry and veggies were scant. Good thing it was only $10. Didn't get details from anyone else except the BF, who got the Kao Pad Jay, and kept saying over \"I'm so glad I got this!\"\nAll these issues seemed to be circumstantial (except the chicken dish), but, then again, how long has WT been a restaurant? Come on, I'm sure they've dealt with many a Saturday night rush and someone (ahem, manager??) should have at least come out to explain/apologize for their issues. Don't think I'll go back to dine in - ever.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "aRbl4SYcyaylj6rMIwlNnA", "text": "I was at your grand opening, I was there after, and I'm not there anymore. \n\nWild Thaiger was never a great option for Thai in the valley. There aren't really any terrible aspects about the restaurant, it's just that nothing really makes you say \"wow! this is good.\"\n\nMy last visit was with a friend who doesn't get out much, his wife likes good ol' steak and potatoes, so I thought I'd take him somewhere he couldn't go otherwise. Bad choice. We ordered the peanut chicken and it tasted more like peanut butter chicken. It was overpowering, and also one of the first times I have ever sent a dish back and asked for something else. Of course the service is good, they never have anything better to do.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZOfpCtE7a6KK8Dj5Bq_4Xw", "review_id": "0MYG27Yujd8pk9-5CaNbGQ", "text": "When back twice and the service was excellent both times and the pad thai is still pretty tasty, but still too much chicken in it.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q96IRvil6RNgdLmGKuh81A", "review_id": "w-RDbOAWvqdwnY-zY7Klcw", "text": "I called four times last night to place a to-go order (7:30p-8p) and got their recording each time.  Either this place is SO busy they can't get to the phone or they had closed up early and went home.  \n\nI'm still craving Thai...and looking for a great place in Central Phoenix.  Any other suggestions or should I give this place another chance?", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Q96IRvil6RNgdLmGKuh81A", "review_id": "DUEcI1Js5yvOQ89HoVpvvA", "text": "Went to lunch at the Wild Thaiger yesterday after having no luck ordering to-go a couple weeks ago.  We sat outside on the covered patio, which was pretty busy.  Our server was prompt and pleasant.  \n\nThe food: I ordered chicken with peanut sauce and Jasmine rice.  The sauce was very flavorful, but no heat at all.  I'm used to peanut sauce with just a bit of heat and was mildly disappointed with this dish.  My friend ordered the Pad Thai and it was good, but again not much heat.  Now our server did not ask us about stars or heat at all.  If I were to go back I would order the Pad Thai with a side of peanut sauce and add more heat.\n\nAll in all, an affordable lunch, good service, and decent Thai food.  I would like to go back in the evening to check out the inside as I never set foot in it.  Maybe try another dish too.\n\nPhoenix Yelpers- any other awesome Thai places to try??", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Wy6JfQaebNErtuk1mt5aEg", "review_id": "DSOJrJTA1gUx3Wj-grrS6A", "text": "I have had some good digestive experiences here. \n\nAlso, I have kin who works here... so that's another incentive for you to step in.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vttHEN3o5UKLOOoEX8NmEQ", "review_id": "9VgK5lLnhuifvB11A9Ot2w", "text": "I am not a huge fan of Thai food, mainly because I have not been exposed to enough of it...but I CRAVE the Beef Panang from Wild Thaiger!  I have had it twice along with the Pad Thai and Kimowi (sp?).  The iced green tea was refreshing and wished I had saved room for the lemon ginger cheesecake.  \nI have tried dining in and take out both (dinner only), and the only reason I don't go 5 stars is the very slow (but friendly) service.  Plan to wait at least 5 minutes to be greeted by your server and once the food is finally served...your on your own.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "085TP4qzSt6sr2COT4lVCg", "review_id": "zgOiiPxW-N_6kpXhhvuU0w", "text": "I have only been here once, but what I ate was awesome! I love that it's right off the light rail too. We did a \"rail day\" not too far back where we just jumped on the rail and tweeted as we went. Following recommendations from fellow twitter users we stopped here for lunch and ended up at the heard museum (also right off the rail). All in all a really great day. Good food, good people and a little culture. Gotta recommend all of it!\n\nIf you're riding the rail and are in the mood for some thai, this is the place! :)", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "P8KlUtWEu-b6ZwM7XjuxBg", "review_id": "S3Jwusyu90wFcl6Op7fBxQ", "text": "Hoi Op.\n\nLearn it. Order it. Love it.\n\nIt's mussel soup. I don't care if you don't like seafood, you will love this. You might think it's just sauce that the mussels are served in. It's soup. You will drink it, and you will wipe up every last drop with your fingers. There is nothing else like it. I'm serious. This is the stuff late-night cravings are made of. \n\nThe pad thai is good, but you can experiment here, ask the waitress for ideas, and know that you'll end up with something different and exciting. There are a few dishes that are acquired tastes (I'm learning to love wild boar), but because I eat here, I get to say \"I eat wild boar!\" and it makes me sound like a better person. And I'm pretty sure eating wild boar does make me a better person, at least to Lost groupies.\n\nMy main criticism is that they can sometimes hold back on the heat. It's not enough to say you want it hot. They'll assume you mean \"American hot.\" Make sure to specify \"Thai hot.\" The burn is good.\n\nYou must save room for dessert. This is essential. It will show you another side of Thai you may not have experienced before. I wouldn't go here just for desert, but drinks + dessert = win.\n\nThe inside is white tablecloths and candles. This is where you take a date, where the hostess will make sure you're happy and the waitresses will keep your glass always full. And you can see the kitchen from every table, so it feels like you're taking your date to a favorite neighborhood family restaurant (you are, and it is).  The only problem is the bar, which usually has a few sad people at it. I like to think it just adds to the neighborhood feel.\n\nThe patio is fun, with great seating arrangements, misters, and a vibrant atmosphere during the evening (don't sit here for lunch). It can be a little difficult to get service on the patio unless it's already packed. If you're with friends who want to hang out, choose the patio. It's great for spending the evening, with good drink service and lively conversation going on all around you.\n\nFinally, this is on a light rail stop, so there is absolutely no excuse not to make it part of your night out.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "9mjItdXixKECanLV6RBIrw", "review_id": "vq1FLBdNkLzwjpll0XesSA", "text": "The Thai food here is relatively Americanized, but hey, it tastes great regardless. The portions are large and they offer a wide variety of dishes. One unique feature to Wild Thaiger is that in addition to being a Thai restaurant, it's a Thai bar as well. They offer many Asian beers and Indochina-themed cocktails. They have seating indoors and out with a patio view of Central Avenue. The restaurant can be a bit easy to miss, especially for those used to Phoenix' usual parking-in-front cityscape, as it is in an older part of the city with the parking lot through an alley, behind the building. The food is delicious and the drinks are really good.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z1lPtIHU7bRoIvuVa01H5w", "review_id": "4UZ887ZuBBl58hKFLDK-0g", "text": "Years past, Wild Thaiger was a moribund place serving bland, forgettable fare so I barely recognized it when our party of six stopped in last night for my mom's birthday. \n\nWhite tablecloth, good cutlery, big wine glasses, open kitchen, spicy dishes presented with flair - I'm impressed! I had beef Kiewan, a delicious green curry that packed solid (American-gauge) heat. The corn fritters are crunchy and good, served with jalapenos and cucumber. The coconut milk-based soup with chicken was a hit around the table. Pork, beef, ribs, vegetarian, salmon - everything got a solid thumbs up. \n\nGood drinks. Our server was first rate and unusually sweet. Maybe it's not cutting edge Scottsdale, but Wild Thaiger serves up tongue tingling food at fair prices in an attractive interior space.  They've stepped up, and if you're in the neighborhood, you should too.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fDGhrZ59p4fV2tBMv5HCXg", "review_id": "rhdCc0Rl0RW8S7WAkJmUXw", "text": "Went to Wild Thaiger for the first time last night and enjoyed every aspect.  Had the Wild Wrap and Dragon Eggs for appetizers.  Both had a really good bite to them without losing all of the different flavors in the dish.  That is something that gets lost at many Thai places, everything is so hot you lose the flavor.  Two of us had the Beef Panang for dinner and our friend had the Salmon dish.  All were prepared very well.  The beef panang was a little different than I have had at many places here in town.  More curry & creamy coconut milk than the light broth based panang we have settled for at other places.  It was by far the best panang we have in Phoenix to date.  The beef was fork tender and the sauce flavor was over the top.  \n\nThe restaurant is very cozy and energetic.  It was 7:30 on a Thursday night and the inside was full, with only 1 table on the patio brave enough to weather the 100 degree heat.  Server was very friendly and attentive.  NA beverages were always kept full and she was all over refilling our glasses from the bottle of wine that had been ordered.  Big bonus points for the kitchen design.  It will not blow you away with tons of polished stainless steel and creative wall decor, but it is an open exhibition kitchen with about 10-12 seats at the bar that look in on the action.  Extremely rare to find in a Thai concept.  Love knowing who is cooking your food and that the kitchen is well kept.  We will definitely be back as this will be our new home for Thai in the valley.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Lp_Ykqfbv5Q-oyGYlMGJRg", "review_id": "Ryn-Uq6E5-K5oFj_uY0S_A", "text": "Flavorful dishes and Martini Mondays!  That makes me f-cking estatic!  The Thai waitress is not that friendly, but loved my Vietnamese friend and treated us well so I was happy.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "gUXfVNgnNF9WU73T-d-FKQ", "review_id": "h4ZioXAG7BMXU145DrIJxg", "text": "I've been here about a dozen times now and I have never written a review.... but I could write a super review for each of those times.  Tonight I was on my own so I got galee gai and sticky rice to go.  The galee gai is a spicy yellow curry - similar to masaman curry but spicier.  Now, I am a total wimp and this is always spicier than I really can handle but it is so good I deal with it!  I put it on rice and drink a lot of tea :-)  The sticky rice is coconut sweet and, well, sticky.  I have ordered sticky rice at other places and it never compares to Wild Thaiger.  I am happy to have leftovers for lunch tomorrow!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lczLjHO7zIhrmSlOXI3ohg", "review_id": "HIrkQ9fcnzu7VmqqdFeTbQ", "text": "Now, I'm not an expert on thai cuisine. I'm not an expert on anything really.  But I know what I like.  In this instance, I like this place.\n\nWild Thaiger is located a few blocks north of the Heard Museum.  As such, it's wonderfully convenient to go here for a bite then wander down to see some American Indian history and artwork.  This was exactly what brought me there last night.\n\nI was seated immediately upon arrival.  The server cheerily came over and, when my first beer selection was out, suggested a few options that I might also enjoy.  I like getting suggestions on food and drink from people who obviously have some knowledge and care about the subject.  I was not disappointed.  The Thai beer I had was wonderful.  Unsurprisingly, much better than the standard American swill.\n\nBeing that this was my first time here, I had to order something from the house specials section.  I decided on the Jungle Love (insert 70s funk music here).  A dish of primarily \"exotic\" vegetables and thin sliced wild boar in a very spicy red broth.  It was superb.  The boar, which I'd never had before, was not the core of the dish but still quite flavorful.  It added a great contrast to the mass of vegetables in the pot.  I'll be honest, I'm not sure half of what I ate in there, but it was all good.  Good, and spicy.  Not the immediate burn you get from some hot food, but the seething heat that only makes you sweat and your lips burn when you're more than half done.  It was exquisite.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kMiQnYFmAYbjHyyIPGSwoA", "review_id": "hjz-dsPLIcs8p4lWrk7Gwg", "text": "I've only been to the Wild Thaiger once, but I enjoyed the food and would go again. I went with two friends and we all enjoyed our meals. The vegetarian selection on the menu is limited, but what is available is delicious. The service is friendly and relatively quick (it was busy when we were there). Great iced green tea!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oIVsVM8H273aoT1JUmsDIg", "review_id": "ABUx3hqT2G3jG6ti5pOHOg", "text": "Rarrrrr!  That was my thought when I ate at Wild Thaiger. Yeah, okay, so that is a totally cheesy line, but I can't help it, their food is rarrr-licious. \n\nMy first visit was a few weeks ago and was for take out.  My friend and I looked over their menu, and although I'm not a huge connoisseur of Thai food, the menu was chock full of yumminess. I decided on the Chicken Curry lunch special. It wasn't too spicy, just the right amount of kick for me.  And, it was very flavorful and extremely filling.  I desperately wanted to finished it all, but my tummy was at full capacity from the rich curry sauce.\n\nI can't wait to go back to Wild Thaiger and try more from their menu. Their prices are decent, and they've got a lot of great menu items to choose from. It seems like it would be a great place for dinner and, when the weather is nice, to sit outside on the front patio. I definitely can't wait to have more Rarrrr moments at Wild Thaiger!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "sQNVtziavx7lG7G-avGsRw", "text": "Been here twice.  Loved it both times!  Actually today, my brother mentioned he has been there for dinner and wants to take us there to try it.  We beat him to this place.  Now, we just need to pick a date for dinner.  I can not wait!!!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0KXxuKxlspsO6CrDLgQJ-w", "review_id": "b9550T5uiBuPrxr7vECEeg", "text": "I may be biased based on my dislike of Thai food...but I'll put in my two cents anyway. \n\nI liked the atmosphere. I distinctly remember that is what reeled me in to try to Wild Thaiger- though fully conscious of my dislike for Thai food. Service here was bothersome, they confirmed my order before leaving the table only to return with another table's food. The mismatch was quickly resolved and I went on with my meal. It wasn't great, but that's just my taste. I personally do not like my food battered in Peanut Sauce or whatever it's called. \n\nOh, and the bathroom here was atrocious. Pubic hairs littered the urinal and it was anything but sanitary.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "66tWp8ThwPATFUxYNPyYLw", "review_id": "imfwhQaTyjyxa7DC1_BCqA", "text": "Mmmmmmmmmmm!  I came here with a group for a birthday celebration, and the weather was just perfect for patio seating.  We started off with some Thai beers, trying out a couple of recommendations, and a variety of starters.  That was the easy part, picking something to eat was a terribly hard decision, everything looked amazing.  \n\nLucky for us, with 5 people, everyone picked something different.  I had the best Beef Panang EVAR!  The mix of curry and coconut was perfect....all the flavor, and the heat came, but after you tasted it on every inch of your tongue.  The jasmine rice was the perfect base for the sauce, and the beef was perfectly cooked.\n\nI love curry and spice, but I want to taste the food too, and they gave me all of the heat and all of the flavor.  For my mom, who can't eat spicy stuff, they had enough options, and she was thrilled to get something that tasted great.\n\nMost of the people we were with have been to Thailand, and they all agreed that this was very authentic.\n\nThey even brought out a nice traditional, homemade ice cream dessert for the birthday boy - which we all shared.\n\nEverything I tried, I liked and I really need to go back and try more of their menu...I think I could go frequently and not get bored!  I just wish it could hit them up on my lunch.\n\nThey are also right off the light rail line, which makes it much easier for a Chandler girl to get to - no worries about traffic or parking.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "68WiOF02xISzb9Q6VLQRkA", "review_id": "BaLFb7Z3qYvjYfzdL9Yq7g", "text": "We had put off going here for quite some time because we feared it would be like most Thai places in Phoenix a disappointment).....but, when we finally went were were pleasantly surprised!  The food was well prepared and there was a nice variety of items on the menu.  They even had my favorite desert, the mango and sticky rice.  We will definitely be going here again!!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q0KigjVBtb6dfRjX3QJbsQ", "review_id": "binAGuVeV8r_wFiK1qC16g", "text": "What a great little Thai place in Central Phoenix. Great lunch specials Mon-Fri. (Not as great on the weekends.) I like that that Pad Thai comes with chicken, tofu and shrimp all in one dish for one price. I prefer a bit spicier, maybe I should have asked for that. The plate was piled high with noodles, green onions, peeled beets and carrots. I took a book, sat by myself and had a great afternoon. \n\nPrompt, friendly service. They kept my water full, that's all I require to leave a great tip. \n\nLots of choices on the menu, lots of drink specials. Parking in the back, or take the light rail. This is a great place.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P8KlUtWEu-b6ZwM7XjuxBg", "review_id": "vFbcXjXs21RHGzjaKxQMFQ", "text": "December - You might need to be patient with the new cook. The service, recipes, and patio are still 5-Star, but some of the dishes are a little shaky. Wild Thaiger has always been spot-on with their staff, so I'm certain he'll be amazing in no time.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jOs47GO0b7iPsbYZe-lLSQ", "review_id": "VloAjW5xDZ87nLWYNLP6xg", "text": "Good Pad Thai. Cold Singha beer. I order the same stuff every Thai restaurant. Coconut Ice Cream is good...ate at the bar....they let me have the remote to the TV too....perfect.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HEag_QERXNbyGmNgA6no2Q", "review_id": "z1jIMfgDx5A3xisK5diqzg", "text": "totally yummy food!  I love their appitizer veggie sampler, and their desserts are good too.  I recommend the thai custard.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Oj1uAJTxrZ1GlFFZHBTv-g", "review_id": "ZxFrKCfpb3bGrwKvykwuNg", "text": "Wifey and I hit the Wild Thaiger up after a trip to the Phx Museum of Art. great choice. Friendly service and modern decor. The food was excellent. Phoenix is lucky to have this place.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hw-9I3-vVeiGHQAOo0jWFA", "review_id": "sNveVsiexE0IkaMAyWslJA", "text": "Excellent Thai food!  Consider sitting out on the patio; there are nice tables and heaters for the winter.  I am usually pretty bored with the spring rolls I order at other restaurants, but these were really good.  They offer some unusual menu choices as well such as corn fritters.  It's basically deep fried corn which sounds awful but tastes heavenly.  They are good about suiting the spice level to your preferences.  The staff is friendly and can offer good suggestions.  Also, they have a decent beer selection.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f2aH-hqBtQLMGegUsJvi9g", "review_id": "YtLrGOa88IqIpmi_36iUBw", "text": "I met someone here for dinner one night... They have the best Pad See Ue (sp?) that I have ever tasted. They sprinkle fried garlic over it and I love the burst of garlic every time I bite into one. Service was decent and the wait staff was very attentive. We had papaya salad, beef salad, chicken and beef satay and green curry. Everything was delicious. I live in the very northern parts of Phoenix but do not mind the drive. It is worth it.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4Cq-zhMELdFeRZHN9zy7-A", "review_id": "T6HiwSzh1zOt35EmcMjt8A", "text": "Great food and generally good service. Lunch time can turn into a loong wait, but it's always worth it. Green Curry, mmmmmmmmmmm!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z06IHGXI_ofBc2DkAbCgnA", "review_id": "2Zcazvs_I4Exz786R_kgYw", "text": "Oh, Gaprao Gai, how I love thee.  Nom.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EAJjMgKIjiaVb_2Q9ROeCQ", "review_id": "4Hw16KeJ81m46Gnp_xoXCQ", "text": "My 2nd time here, last time was part of a big group, this time was much better! Able to relax and enjoy it! Had kimow chicken and must warn, it hot! But I like my Thai food hot!! My date ,he had the beef panang(red curry beef) also had Thai iced tea for drinks, definitely needed something cold and refreshing!! and for dessert, omg! Had lemon ginger cheescake, was fantastic!!  Love this place and plan to return!!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "0bNXP9quoJEgyVZu9ipGgQ", "review_id": "WIzNvFPUMkmOoT1mCGofUg", "text": "3/5/10\nMy second attempt to dine here, as it was so busy the first time (and so noisy!), that I had to leave.  (It was during lunch hours, and I don't like to wait.)  Arrived a few minutes shy of the end of lunch, so I was able to dine in peace.  Ordered the tofu green curry and the fried banana and coconut ice cream for dessert.  I found the portion of the entree to be very skimpy for the price, and I've had much tastier, and creamier, curry sauce elsewhere (Tottie's, Thai Elephant, even Yupha's!).  Need I say more?  Seriously, WT's green curry tastes about the same as Thai Hut's, but at a portion that's about half (or less) of what I could get at TH, or any of the other places I've visited, but I suppose the \"atmosphere\" is what I'm paying for here?  That said, I must admit that the fried banana dessert was delicious!  Loved the toasted coconut on top (well, on top of the bananas, but under the syrup toppings, coconut ice cream, whipped topping, and maraschino cherry!).  On my next visit, when I'm craving for something sweet, I will ask to have the syrup toppings, whipped cream, and cherry omitted.  The dish is perfect w/out them.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "r3_JcUFWGERe8ytAHQPDyQ", "review_id": "BWMfW_b6H22B3wsjHXNP_A", "text": "Galee gai is the cure-all for allergies, the flu or a hangover. Trust me, I know hangovers.\nThe waitresses are all amazing and beautiful and nice.\nFriday and Saturday nights usually yield an awkward wait (who was really here first?).\nI have never had a bad meal or experience here.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zLtM4KKIkiqhDN8i872TBA", "review_id": "NOXJKUPzIfwhK7NIFQ4ygA", "text": "I love the Wild Thaiger, it is the best Thai food I have experienced in Phoenix.  They have plenty of vegetarian options and I have ordered just about all of them, they are all equally delicious.  I love the corn fritters... MMMM", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CLqGdE4DtWWvZDEsa7QFzg", "review_id": "wYiTnM9FXvSo3e4-K2S03g", "text": "Went to Wild Thaiger two nights ago, I have been before, but my girlfriend had not. I love Thaiger so I wanted to share the tastiness. I figured I would write a review since I have not yet.\n\nWild Thaiger is in the heart of uptown Phoenix. Central and Thomas area. Cool little restaurant with a nice atmosphere inside.\n\nFood is great and very fresh. I like that you can see the entire kitchen from most of the tables in the restaurant. They have nothing to hide. Prices are pretty standard at between 8.95-14.95 for dinner entrees. \n\nGreat food and wonderful service. Nice change from other Thai restaurants in Tempe, Chandler, Mesa, etc.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZDn42x7z6ZwINiqZzeTCwg", "review_id": "Nij4ECcLYTrnCekxAaahoA", "text": "I was surprised at how good this place was. A friend and I went on a whim and the crowd inside was a lot older (60's-70's) and mostly just drinking. We ordered the Tom Kai Gai and I have to say it was the best I've ever had in Arizona. It was spicy but extremely flavorful the consistency of the rice was gloriously sticky.We also tried the hot teas I ordered the Gunpowder Temple of Heaven and she got the Lemon Souffle` and both were beautifully prepared and flavored. The Pad Thai and Panang were both spiced to perfection and the service was great and our waitress was so friendly and helpful I wanted to come back the very next day. They also work with you on how spicy you want your dishes so if you prefer an extra kick just ask but I'd recommend trying the dishes how they prepare them first since I like spice and thought they did a great job of making the dishes spicy but not to the point where the spice overpowers the dish.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qLCpuCWCyPb4G2vN-WZz-Q", "review_id": "Cgr9a7PXh2XBrjex-ZDNyQ", "text": "The food was honestly 4-star worthy, SO tasty. \n\nBUT because they accidently glutenated me, I'm going to give it a bummer three-stars. I asked the waitress if anything was gluten free and she said, \"the pad thai. all the people ask for it. it's safer\". I knew after the word \"safer\" I was in for a real treat. The pad thai was amazing, but then after feeling strange, I called back and asked probing questions about what was in it. I argued with the woman over fish paste, and she said the fish paste had wheat in it...and it was in the pad thai, yet the pad thai was gluten free? EEK. If you're a celiac, be careful and just go through the ingredients of what you want to order. \n\nThe hot tea was amazing, and they offer the honey sugar packets - great! \n\nIf you're not gluten-free - FOR SURE GO HERE FOR THAI! It's amazing. If you are, just be very very careful!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ea0QvMihI7UmWBrYUy0sYw", "review_id": "gvfENls8WWyr9H7-Cjbd4w", "text": "Usually when my friends go on and on about how they love a restaurant, I can't wait to get in and try the food. Our tastes are often a match. \n\nThe first concern I had from the beginning was the fact that there was only one person of Thai descent working and she was slinging the stuff they were selling. \n\nWe open the menu to find reasonably priced fare (a soft spot for my wallet). Many of the dishes you would be accustomed to finding in any Thai restaurant could also be found on the menu here. Since it was my first visit to this establishment, I decided to go safe and ordered the Pad See Iew with Chicken. Once it arrived, I was pleased with the presentation. But in my many years of eating I have learned, just because it look good fo show don't mean it goin' da taste good!! To be fair it wasn't horrible... but I certainly have had better. \n\nThe waitress could have been quite a bit more attentive. Something just seemed a little off about her? I couldn't quite put my finger on what it was that was off... but if I do, I'll let you know. Perhaps one thing could have been the fact that a table of 8 came into her section about 15 minutes after we arrived and we seemed to have been just forgotten. \n\nTo sum it up folks... if you are in the area and you want a REAL Thai dish with plenty of kick hit up Thai Hut on McDowell and 1st St. Amazing food served by the people that invented the stuff, and prompt extremely attentive service.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3VIRjR2V29TOaI9u64hMig", "review_id": "NWoOGeaVcVb3a6DqJhZjaQ", "text": "One night we decided to look for a good thai restaurant in CenPho, and upon some searching and previous good reviews, we chose to try the Wild Thaiger. We started the meal off with the corn fritters. They were crispy and delicious and had a yummy cucumber chutney with them. For my entree, I had the Tofu Mangone and it was awesome. I love spice, and not just a little, I like a lot, and my dish certainly turned up the heat. We finished the meal with the blueberry kaffir lime cheesecake. It was creamy, cool, and a wonderful way to end a meal. I'm so happy to have found a good thai place!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VJN7o5JgNP1diUaE7iSYlA", "review_id": "JTJjEapjx0IGmJFBNxmutA", "text": "I have been to the Wild Thaiger several times and I decided I should write a review because it is such a great restaurant. I went for lunch this time and the service was great. Although it was slightly loud, the food more than made up for it. Started out with lettuce wraps and ended with pad Thai. It was amazing! Very tasty :)", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qGux2C8XzxDxSNgyR5YpDg", "review_id": "5KUQiAqJG6UBmKi1EV0qww", "text": "I used to go here once every two weeks for lunch with my coworkers.\n\nIt's extremely delicious Thai food, if slightly difficult to get a table if you are a group of 8 or more (understandable...) Pad thai + curries are excellent. Ambiance = extrememly fun. Hot sauce and peppers = extrememly available.\n\nThe drinks here are HIGHLY recommended. Lychee + Gin Martinis. YES YES YES YES YES. I'm not sure why I havent started making this at home. \n\nI had my union going away party here on the patio. So awesome in the fall and winter!\n\nOh also the staff is awesome. Not only are the waitresses EXTREMELY attractive but also very nice and always remembered our big gang of fools.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "C30AEqDWltU-yY7F6xbg6Q", "text": "Craving Thai, I wasn't willing to drive all the way up to Siam Thai, on 51st Ave and Northern, to get my fix and I had yet to try the Thai my own neighborhood had to offer. Deciding on Wild Thaiger, I chose to save Thai Hut for another time. \n\nThey offer ample parking behind the restaurant and patio dining if you so choose. Seeing no one out on the patio (yea it was warm out but not that uncomfortable), I entered the restaurant and was greeting and seated quickly, choosing a spot at the bar. \n\nThai iced tea in hand I reviewed the menu. Hummm, ok pretty standard menu, but being a fan of curries I noted my choices were limited. I guess I could have had them sub the beef for chicken in the dishes but I wasn't feeling up for the hassle. \nAfter a process that seemed like forever, I decided to start off with the Tofu Towers Appetizer and settled on the Green Curry with beef. \n\nThe tofu towers were well presented with a cucumber \"chutney\" / salad that was fresh with a vinegarette that still didn't do much for the tofu. [The same cucumber salad vinegarette at Siam Thai is more clean and crisp.] While green curry's are not generally my favorite (I often find them bland and less flavorful than a red), the beef green curry was tasty. The heat was one that built up slowly as you ate but was never overwhelming to the overall dish. The jasmine rice was cooked perfectly. \n\nWhile overall I can't complain, I can say I have had better but it is a worthy option when seeking a quick Thai fix. Still craving a good curry I guess I know what I will be making at home this weekend. Or maybe I will try Thai Hut.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9b5TY9v0-RibDNYUDqvDmA", "review_id": "cKorPsY49m8qa60LAfCoLA", "text": "Food was alright. Service was the worst I have ever experienced. I took almost two hours for us to receive our food. I haven't and will not go back. THAI HUT IS MUCH BETTER/CHEAPER/BETTER SERVICE!!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qaogVXIa3uEG8gnUZ4b2Mg", "review_id": "6QxyIZJo4Sa87paWQhubdA", "text": "i've had a few dishes here...the veggie curries hit the spot for me...but the one dish that sticks out in my memory is the seafood panang. even though i am put off by the textures of  some sea creatures (especially squid and mussels), i love this dish. the sauce is savory, spicy, sweet, and rich. the assortment of seafood in this panang consists of salmon, scallops, mussels, and squid.  the salmon pairs quite well with panang sauce, as do the tender scallops. the mussels taste wonderful in this dish despite their graphic texture...the squid is rubbery and i can't recall a time when i've not eaten rubbery squid. is there a way to make its texture more palatable?...despite the squid, i probably order wild thaiger's seafood panang once a month when i can afford to do so and when i am craving a protein rich meal. \n\nthe veggie spring rolls here are okay, but not amazing. the thai iced tea is standard, which is good. the tom yum (or was it tom kah?) soup was unique as it had a sharper flavor than i'm used to--more spices seemed to be used, and it tasted fresher than some of the thai soup i've had in other thai places. \n\noverall, i have to say i love this restaurant when i'm in the mood for thai.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tah3CrZ5W6m7E_grQdnA_w", "review_id": "mPrb4hMO029oDCT5XNDJ3w", "text": "I always eat here, since A) the food is great, B) it's super close, and C) the wait staff is really friendly.  I've never had bad service here, and I come all the time.  Although, maybe that's why I get good service, because I come all the time. :)  I must admit, though, I only rotate through maybe four dishes on the menu.  If it ain't broke, don't fix it.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qwr3X7DIOlviqhJ-1Gt1_Q", "review_id": "BAWieXFBoCD3Xt3snsMWKQ", "text": "This place was highly recommended by our friends and we were hoping to also like it. First off, I called and asked if I could bring a small birthday cake for my husband's birthday. The lady on the phone said it was not an issue. We got there and it was packed on a Friday night. The hostess said it would be 20 minutes for a table. Literally two seconds later, there was a four person table cleared. I asked for the table and she got someone to clean it for us. The place was busy and noisy.  The menu was limited and average priced for most items. I craved noodles so ordered the Pad-Seiw. The noodles were alright. Somehow seems like there should be basil in the dish and not a bunch of cauliflower. The hubby had the bbq chicken with coconut rice.  Later our server later came back to tell us that they were going to charge us 5 dollars for bringing our own cake. Nice how that was not mentioned on the phone or when she first took the cake to the fridge for us.  So sadly we will not be returning. Thai Rama has much better food and service.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Zcx66YAlgyClDEhi5W86Hg", "review_id": "nLnDIz4s2u64DjbhDrsDKA", "text": "I am a huge fan of spicy food and this stuff knocked my socks off. If you aren't as adventurous with your spices (or just don't want your tongue to die) simply ask them to make it mild. \n\nAll in all super yummy, will def be back. Oh and you have to try the thai iced tea. Its mental how good it is.\n\nI gave it 3 stars because I don't want to throw around stars and save them for those rare AWESOME moments when food knocks my socks off :D\n\nEnjoy!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3MSa_fdxgsaY9yF9vqmeUg", "review_id": "ag1fnnEmc2yernTW2ur2eg", "text": "Great food and service", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f3LA83yEEBMj9q92H28O7w", "review_id": "LNW2d7TDLB7XHT-V8k-6Jg", "text": "I haven't been in a while but I remember being impressed.  Nice ambiance, especially for a Thai restaurant.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SaC2fZjZZfWV-8wYb6o6fw", "review_id": "449K7FhWs5Hn1xB1Qv8KPw", "text": "Finally got to eat at this place after driving by so many times.  It was great - great food, great set up, great vibe, great servers, everything was just great.  Went for lunch and got 2 great meals off the lunch menu and our total bill was $20...can't beat that.  The iced tea was a little different but in a good way - I think it was a green tea iced tea.  Very impressed, will definitely be going back.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Sg9eHImUp1DMYhY7gA2img", "review_id": "yjEOpYaOnahtzCHBzY6KUg", "text": "It was fine.  A fine thai meal to have before a rock show downtown.  Would I go again if I were in Phoenix, probably not, maybe so.  The service was fantastic, the food was fine, the place just had a weird energy, or maybe that's just a Phoenix thing.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K1oCmRBaqdpJPPBRWyz18g", "review_id": "ciBtQ1z5wJ49sFzcwxioNw", "text": "Wild Thaiger was very cozy and inviting. This was my first time eating Thai food so I was looking to have a great experience unfortunately the service or lack there of almost ruined it for me. They were not very busy but it took about 10 minutes for the hostess to seat us. The server took another 15 minutes to take our drink order. The Thai iced tea was really different but very good. We ordered some chicken egg rolls and when they finally came or they were amazing! Our main dishes took forever to come out and it was just ok. I think I like Thai food.but I will not be returning here.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6e7pZofhDuIlD_rX2oYirQ", "review_id": "A4kZP55m4qg0QfF8rVbv5w", "text": "This place is really our favorite Thai restaurant in Phoenix area by far. The corn fritter appetizer is so yummy and I love their pad thai, which I usually get vegetarian with tofu. I have not had any veggie pad thai that is better anywhere else!  Wish it were closer to us, we'd go a lot more often if it was.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nvPSNKO1H9mwgg3cd2uvpg", "review_id": "6c9E2Ni7e3bfhAMWHgPbyA", "text": "I've eaten at a number of Thai restaurants in the Phoenix area, and this definitely is in the top 3.  The food is great as was the service and it has a cozy patio if you enjoy eating outside or are a smoker.  The price was also reasonable.   They do serve alcohol, although I'm not sure if it was full bar or beer/wine service only.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IUWjTmXc3wLVaMHz33inaA", "review_id": "3QGLeglYCOF5Q7jVE7fGUw", "text": "Husband and I decided to try this place out based on the great Yelp reviews and it did not disappoint!  We ordered takeout, and weren't too adventures.  I ordered the Beef Panang and husband ordered a peanut chicken dish.  Both were delicious, the chicken was moist and flavorful, and the Panang had just the right amount of spice.  One of my main complaints with the local Thai eateries is that they generally do not provide much spicy kick, but Wild Thaiger knows how to pack the punch.  Definitely do not order the spicy dishes if you can't take the heat.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MRrfYuudBa5H9EaIxsKpqg", "review_id": "5EdLS5R6zz6LU6zBTcwXRw", "text": "Went there on a first friday night, they were slammed but the waitress was still very attentive.  We ordered pad thai, tom ka gai and sticky rice, all three were delicious!  Great patio too.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3eit3w0zDbb-z57c9P60vg", "review_id": "h158bqR4yRHFdW_N4M5PHQ", "text": "Very mediocre. There are two better thai options in the downtown area... Thai Elephant and Thai E San. Wild Thaiger had mediocre curry ( i have tried to enjoy dinner there two times,  and horrible, slow service. \n\nCheck out the places I mention above.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vLMwisRi7IWPooI9YZ1znA", "review_id": "M55RFOtmbe575mjpIfM2EA", "text": "In the land where many of the Thai restaurants simply rotate proteins, carbs and a standard vegetable medley, Wild Thaiger dishes out more authentic versions of traditional Thai specialties.  I'm a huge fan, especially given that it's proof in and of itself that Thai food is more than just a combo plate - it's an explosion of flavors amalgamated into unique and colorful profiles and textures.  It's an adventure.\n\nWild Thaiger offers some of my favorites that are not to be found at Thai Basil (so mediocre) and Thai Elephant (good but standard) - Dragon's Eggs are a spin on Kanom Jeeb, thai pork and crab dumplings similar to shu mai, graced with a spicy slice of raw jalapeno on top.  Decha Boar celebrates the not often served wild boar in a peppery sauce of basil and telicherry peppercorns.  They understand that pepper can be flavorful in addition to hot, and there's a whole taste profile there just waiting for you to explore.  Best of all, the presentation on the dishes is a work of art - ribbons of carrots and beets as edible garnishes remind you of what a treat it should be to dine out.\n\nIf you are looking for standard Thai, without flair or panache, I could see how this might be seen as too expensive.  But for my money, I'd rather blow my tastebuds out of the park with a mindful chef who prepares her curries and sauces with finesse and grace.  Yum to the freakin' yum.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-OMlS6yWkYjVldNhC31wYg", "review_id": "5Uh0RsGJsVgltxno1XFbeA", "text": "I have been here numerous times and almost always get the Pad Thai and always leave stuffed and happy.  I like Thaiger because I feel very appropriate drinking wine with my Thai food because of the swanky interior of the place.  I especially love the open air patio where I took my mom to dinner when she came to visit.  Some say this place doesn't have the best Thai food in the Valley and with so many options I would not be surprised if there is a superior Thai place somewhere.  However, in terms of classy Thai in Phoenix, you can't beat Wild Thaiger.  Also, I love the pun in the name.  There, I said it.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "FxozMOFQ7I0Km8NT6Jmdcg", "text": "If you can get past the goofy name, the food is pleasing in every way. How the staff behind the line can pump out delicious dishes like the best pad thai I've ever had, present each plate in something resembling high art, and not explode despite a fast-food pace is beyond my meager understanding. It's an Eastern thing, dude.\n\nAlso amazing: The female wait staff. Just go. You'll see what I mean. Yeah. Incredible.\n\nAnyway, a good place to remember on North Central.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2BzcoI6Kiq-2RQ9EUFR5Tw", "review_id": "fF62PIGgf2WSjZMj0YKFcw", "text": "Since enjoying authentic Thai food in Bangkok and particularly at the Oriental Hotel 20 years ago, I have waited for the day that a Thai restaurant somewhere else approached the delicate blend of flavors of those first tastes. It happened at Wild Thaiger. The soup and the curry were wild and wonderful, and this weekend we were dismayed to find out that we couldn't get take-out before 5pm, but we will be back soon. Big portions. Highly recommended!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B0vAkXiMO4FJV2sM6tFGDw", "review_id": "Oa_NoyxSv5oxMIFRDo5bXg", "text": "The food is super tasty, the decor is nice, but the service could be improved upon. \n\nMy husband and I try to stop here if we're in the area because the food is so delicious and elegantly served. The pad Thai and curries are tasty as is the Thai iced tea (creamy sweet tea with ice). I usually order the yellow curry with chicken. \n\nLunch hour is very busy so you might get stuck waiting for your server. \n\nOnce we went after the lunch-hour rush, but still ended up with sub par service because the staff was eating their lunch. \n\nDespite the sometimes slow service, we come back because of the quality and taste of the food.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1qdj_KsKTguk-vA4cVYMaQ", "review_id": "Zkv0oNs2whX-KmimQ6aPYQ", "text": "Went on my birthday after St. Francis had an hour long wait.  Very happy with our decision.  Had the ginger martini.  Very sweet, but very good.  Then, we shared the vegetarian appetizer plate.  The corn fritters are mind blowing good!  Never had anything like that before.  I had the tofu pad thai, which was perfect!  The hubby had the mahi mahi which was good, but could have used more sauce. Our friends split the yellow curry which was some of the best I've had in town.  Great heat and flavor.  Bathrooms were clean and nicely decorated.  The whole place had a positive vibe and friendly (though not the most prompt) service.  Will go back again for sure!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nYc2g7oEJ--3wLCLN6quZw", "review_id": "ptlMZDmer7qB6s3gKE6Z9Q", "text": "I can only say that it was amazing!  I am a fan, and the service was really great.  I recommend trying this place if you like authentic Thai food.  I will definitely be going back.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0RwURk5HctmgkmYSIjAXrA", "review_id": "rLa0MsvGW8IolzRgzS990Q", "text": "I had a surprising lunch at the Thaiger.  Received a royal welcome from a singularly beautiful Thai woman, sit where you want, move chairs to be more comfortable, we are so glad you are here etc etc.  Then nothing.\n\nMaybe it was our fault as we chose outside on a cloudy cool day.  After no response, I went in ordered food.  Food was delivered 45 minutes later.  Didn't have a complete place setting and they never returned so I trudge back inside and so it went.\n\nThen adding insult to injury the food was bland when it arrived.  Why ask about spice levels?  Another trip to the bar for some peppers.  They gave me chopped serrano peppers so I can only conclude the kitchen was not attentive to our choices.\n\nWe chose WT based on Yelp reviews and have to say it looked like they would know Thai food and maybe on a different day the experience would be better.   However, on our visit, we were treated as intrusions instead of guests and are not likely to be back.  Not worth the time or money solid 2 stars.\n\nMike", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z3xOgubkCYr2qNi7IuG9Rg", "review_id": "YZpJUOOl5HfBSTGCf0QshA", "text": "Let me say that this is by far the best Thai food I have had in Phoenix. The atmosphere is great very friendly staff we were seated right away and made to feel right at home. I had the strawberry Champagne Martini it was very well made. I must say this place is great for a first date anniversary or valentines the owner is wonderful I recommend this place as a romantic spot for a couple. I will continue to go back as long as they are opened.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MAvkqp_gDtKYU1d981XnwA", "review_id": "OWBgOTQ6sYB2Tob4wwaQZQ", "text": "You won't be disappointed. We've eaten here about 7 times now, and we are ALWAYS delighted. The Beef Panang is just killer. The strips of beef are incredibly tender and of high quality. I usually find that the strips are a perfect medium (which I didn't know was possible in Thai cuisine). The sauce, ohhhhhh the sauce. Pour it over the rice (if you get it to go) and just love.\n\nPersonally, my favorite is the yellow curry. Look, I've had Thai Elephant, Thai-E-Sam, Thai Basil, and another Thai joint in Phoenix that I can't remember. Yellow curry is my dish. It's absolutely the best here. Every time I eat it, my scalp tingles and I slip into a blissful happy place. The steamed vegetables are so tender that they fall apart. The little relish on the side is shockingly delicious and refreshing. The duck sauce that comes with the fried rolls makes them worthwhile. I know there's something with peanut sauce (satay?) that makes me happy.\n\nAppetizers and desserts are up to you. If you like cellophane wrapped veggie rolls, they're great here. If you like coconut ice cream, do it. If not, you can probably skip these as they cost as much as the entrees. \n\nAnother note: don't come here thinking this is 100% authentic Thai cuisine. It's definitely Thai...but upgraded. In my opinion, it's perfect. It's also a good place to take someone on his or her first taste of Thai.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eEaQW2LUVRlCCKMKVy4Vkw", "review_id": "b3pJDe9OdPSlipeKntSGkw", "text": "mediocre Thai food. nothing bad but nothing special. ordered Tom Yum soup that lacked Thai basil, Keiffer lime leaves and barely contained Ginger. it was mostly broth with few veggies. the Pad Thai was decent. the green papaya salad was bland needing more lime juice. we ordered everything medium spice and it came out with no heat. disappointing experience. we came only due to the four star rating. the cheesy 80's radio station didn't help. not sure if I'll be back.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T7J9ae0wTskrI_Bgwp-4cA", "review_id": "BEK6MmhjKtDlBwb0o4yvDw", "text": "I have been going crazy on trying all the well rated thai restaurants around the valley.  Thai food is my new favorite.\n\nI was really excited to try this place with my husband on Saturday.  I really enjoyed the opportunity to eat outside on such a beautiful day.\n\nI was grossed out a bit on how dirty it was (the grime on the plastic curtains around the porch), the dust on the fans, ect.  I do realize I was eating outside in the desert though so I tried to let it go.\n\nThe service was pretty bad.  We had to ask for ice tea refills.  We had to ask for additional sweetner packets.  We were told they didn't have rice to serve our meal with so we would get rice noodles.  This was told to us in a very straight forward mannner with no apologetic tone at all.  No rice at a thai restaurant?!?!  How do you run out of something so basic???\n\nAnyway, the must have remedied the situation because we did indeed get rice with our meals.  My husband ordered the wild boar.  He thought it was just okay.  I had the eggplant and tofu.  I asked them to add some thai pumpkin to it.  It was SUPER YUMMY.  The bill was a bit expensive and I won't be running back.  \n\nIt took us over an hour to get our lunch!!  We didn't stay once we were done eating and spent almost 2 1/2 hours at the restaurant!!\n\nTruth be told I think Thai Elephant or Papaya Thai are still my favorite thai restaurant.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b0ab1S99VN1XuM1-pukt_g", "review_id": "a8-TmUxPTjCA01s1TI6dcA", "text": "Living in Chandler I never would have found this place unless I had to meet a friend who was in town staying near by.  I read many reviews and even with many complaining about the service, we gave it a try.\n\nFirst upon arriving I was met by a friendly hostess, who offered to get me a beer while I waited for my friend.  When I went to pay she said don't worry, it will be added on your bill. Now I like that in a place!\n\nWhen seated our server (huge smile) immediatley was there offering all of us more drinks, so far I find nothing like those that have complained.\n\nSince it was a Friday during lent my friend could not have meat so we ordered with our drinks the veg sampler app.  It came and was fantastic and most suprisingly light.  I ordered as a main the seafood panang and it was so good.  The panang sauce had great flavor with a  nice touch of heat on the backside.  None of it remained.  My friend ordrered the mango shrimp and ate every bite of that.\n\nFinally anyone who does not have mango and sticky rice at a Thai joint is nuts in my opinion so of course we ordered that.  Just delicious!  \n\nSo this place is legit, good service and good food.  I would if I could give it 4.5 stars.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MAvkqp_gDtKYU1d981XnwA", "review_id": "lZAuetgRWSFjOizqmkKaZA", "text": "Called in another order earlier this week. It was ready when I got there. As always, the food was amazing. I'm still trying to figure out how they have beef of such incredible quality. They cook it perfectly. Just awesome. One nitpick- dinner costs more than lunch but you don't get a spring roll with it? Come onnnnn! Just throw one in the bag. I won't tell!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gcyEUr4DXcbjnGRAWFtfAQ", "review_id": "yzhzYb9O_B5zjpb-G_fmOQ", "text": "4.5 or maybe 4.6\n\nFinally got to try Wild Thaiger. By what I have read and now I interpreted the menu, I thought it was just fancy schmancy version of my fave Thai dishes. Since I'm not one to mess with classics, I didn't know how I'd like this spot. Wifey told me that tonight was the Thai New Year and they were going to have live music and dancers, so I figured uck it why not. What an awesome meal.\n\nWe started with the veggie sampler ($12.95) as our appetizer and a big ole $5 Thai beer. The sampler had the corn fritters, veggie egg rolls and tofu in peanut sauce. The corn fritters were other worldly, totally killer, I really enjoyed the tofu and the veggie rolls. What a great way to open up the meal.\n\nFor our meals, we split the Seafood Panang which was shrimp, scallops, mussels, calamari and salmon in a spicy red coconut sauce. The ONLY part I didn't totally love was the calamari, it was waaaay chewy. Every other part was perfect. The shrimp were sweet and succulent, the scallops cooked to utter perfection, the mussels were done the was they're supposed to be not chewy, tender) and the salmon was something to slap my mama over. \n\nThe other dish we had to split was the Merry Mu (grilled pork served with coconut rice and carrot \"relish\"). The pork was perfectly seasoned sliced large pork pieces, the coconut rice was a sticky ball of semi sweet rice (not my bag, but I think some people would like it) and the carrot relish was more like a sweet carrot salad. It did come with this really peculiar (in a good way) green salty/bitter sauce that I kept going back to. I realized a piece of the pork, with some of the sweet carrot salad and the sauce had the total package. Wow. \n\nWe ended the meal with a stiff cocktail (I had this cosmo thing with sake, cranberry and lime juice that I had them serve me in a regular cup instead of the martini glass so I didn't look like a nancy) and wifey had a big ole slice of chocolate cake. Triple decker and all.\n\nWe ended up leaving around 720 or so, and the music was SUPPOSED to start at 7 but we didn't get to see it. Nevertheless, it was an awesome meal and I'm super stoked to have that cool Thai spot within walking/stumbling distance to the casa.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZHDv3b9ydYpLoG-Ez4HBhA", "review_id": "Rqd_QdZ56wvcR9eO-HTnEg", "text": "Wow, just realized my reviews were never finished... So, this is from a year ago at Thanksgiving.  Haven't been back, but would definitely try it again.\n*************\nWe just returned from a delish meal at Wild Thaiger, after reading all the great reviews.  I'm happy to say it didn't disappoint!  We had appetizers as well as dinner, and everything was sooooooooo tasty!  The presentation was pleasing, the portions outrageously large, and the service exceptional.  Granted, we did have the place pretty much to ourselves (being the day before Thanksgiving...).  Still, it was a great experience.  We'll definitely be back!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sjdQ7sAT6G3ibRRkFKrDlw", "review_id": "gqdwrBqkOuJ9HM0NVfmrjQ", "text": "I'm in love with their pad Thai!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4i4grJsSI-vPyJAOFzVCnw", "review_id": "1LfDKGW6nDvi3jnz4hseRg", "text": "This place will satisfy a craving for Thai food, but the aesthetics and practicality of the menu is poorly put together. \n\nI don't doubt that the service is usually better too, but it was clear they were short-staffed for whatever reason the night I went, so the it took longer to order than I would have liked.\n\nI ordered the Kimow, which is a dish I have been looking for on the menus of various Thai restaurants in AZ, but have never been able to find. Needless to say, I was excited! Alas, at the arrival of my food, I was disappointed. It was a small portion for paying 10 dollars, but I will say it was tasty. \n\nIt is starting to get hot now and the evening's cold air was starting to set in, so we sat outside, which was nice. Inside looked clean and the booths are rather private, which is neat. \n\nMy biggest complaint was the layout of the menu itself. This may sound kind of stuck up, but it really made a difference to me. It is kind of scattered looking and the selection, as it is presented, appears small. Plus, the menu doesn't obviously inform the customer that all their specialties and items that say they're made with this or that meat, can actually be replaced with another meat or tofu (if you're vegan or vegetarian like me). \n\nNeedless to say, I always value trying new restaurants, especially of my favorite cuisine. Wild Thaiger, unfortunately, probably won't be one of those places I insist on going to when I go to Phx though. Like I said, it'll satisfy, but it pretty mediocre.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q3xyps1UgDGwzUtnids05Q", "review_id": "79j6gwBzo8vXNhMUyphHuQ", "text": "Tried this place last night... its very good location with a nice patio. The food was fresh and was good. I only gave it 4 out of 5 just because I have tried Thai food twice now and really not impressed. Food not that favorable. I think I will be sticking with Chinese and Japanese.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NmXOEr-_zlHGM0noE2Wrkg", "review_id": "E9e6c_YTWe4FDWyH5EyeeA", "text": "We had our first experience on a Friday night about 6:30. The servers were pleasant.  Wild Thaiger has a nice patio dining facing Central, but it was a little too hot and they didn't have a misting system. The inside was clean with a combo bar and open kitchen. \n\nWe started with the Freshie Rolls with warm Peanut Sauce and Lychee Martini. Nice, but not the best in town (Pure Sushi Bar has a to die for Lychee Lemon Drop).  \n\nThe entrees are huge and could easily be shared. We had the Kimow - hot and spicy clear noodles, chicken, broccoli, snow peas, sweet onion, Thai chili, garlic and sweet Thai Basil - Delicious!\n\nTo be fair, Thai is not one of my favorites, but we love to support local restaurants and this came highly recommended. Glad we tried it. \n\nAnd for those of you who like it HOT and SPICY - Wild Thaiger has you covered.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KGQu1on15VSK27U0oGtefg", "review_id": "l01ZGy93Q2HlCKqDCdIqZQ", "text": "Go here for the food, but most importantly, the mango sticky rice dessert. HEAVEN.  I work around the corner so come here once a month or so. The owner is a very sweet lady and the servers remember us which is heartwarming. \n\nI enjoy their pad thai quite a bit and have tried other dishes as well. They're soups are fantastic and so is their iced tea!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Psh8PaEh8c2Wn8YjwyGVvA", "review_id": "UujwmLE5DB7b8uMKJ0QO_A", "text": "Ample parking in back, but spaces are narrow.\nFood is delicious.\nPrices are a bit higher on average for Thai places I've been to around town.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M-BGCnX5oMf7U8rdFImbMw", "review_id": "K0OZfajlo-IHkk6hn0BsTQ", "text": "Always happy with the food and service. The only HIV infected rodent I saw was the couple who complained about everything.  Im sure we have all sat next to them before!  Nice restaurant, happy its in the neighborhood!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1CpyQ1VkgmNwA6RxHoq2bA", "review_id": "eUeyJNwgeYxiUdSHpLHj2g", "text": "I've been here several times, but have to admit it gets rougher each time.  First off just be prepared to wait at lunch or get there a bit early, I don't fault them for that, it comes with the location.  The service though, rush or not, has gotten progressively worse each time.  Food is quite good, and I have not had any issues with how spicy, or not, the dishes I have tried here have been.  I used to consider this a front runner in this part of town for Thai, but I think it is more on par with Hut and Elephant now.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hdGOqtk3Z9GModnuDkaD2w", "review_id": "UNnHCNY9QXDRWY2xbTbWpw", "text": "Great service and okay food. I ordered 5-Spicy level ( where 4 is Thai hot) and the food came out tasting sweet. I love La's Thai on McDowell and Hayden much better", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KT6aazXSAQsngVUYTYdPeQ", "review_id": "x__bECyauLykmZJ7wY1H6Q", "text": "Thai Iced Tea, Pad-Thai & Chicken Satay.  A trifecta of flavor goodness.  A great place to go for lunch because its right in the heart of downtown Phoenix.  Yay!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JDJipU4X-8iS35YQ5i2AKg", "review_id": "A5Lr4mN5JJWcrdT_ylsQ8A", "text": "Food always great!!  One of the BEST!  But the interior remodel is aweful. The fish tank is such a bad statement. Makes the place look cheap and looks more like other crappy Thai restaurants. Poor choice in a remodel. 86 the fish tank.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IC_herUwBVQ1mt8Pf1to3w", "review_id": "vv5IVRLBY2wunGhvEn9tjg", "text": "Many great dishes but the stand out for me: the freshie rolls! The best gluten-free spring rolls in Phoenix!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "JkMOQaMjlBHMqp6gj-hL3w", "review_id": "RlOQHsJTz4DeS-cqZBM8xA", "text": "Decided to visit this place because a friend of mine just started working here, Kristin, she alone is worth a visit to this place. Kristin has such an upbeat personality and a beautiful smile, make sure you ask her when you go and tell her Amber sent ya !!\n\nThe restaurant has a huge patio facing Central Ave and the inside is decorated very tastefully. They have a nice selection of wines, specialty cocktails, and beer ( mostly Asian imports ). \n\nMy husband and I ordered :\n\nThe Temple of the Thaiger- delicious and described as a party in your mouth, and it was. Perfectly seasoned chicken layered on fried won tons.\n\nSatay Sampler- This was shrimp, chicken, and beef covered in a peanut sauce and was very yummy.\n\nFreshie Rolls- we had the chicken and the veggie and both were soooooo good, this is a must try !\n\nJasmine rice- steamed to perfection.\n\nAll food is made to order and is fresh and delicious. This is a family owned and operated business with Thai born chefs that really know what they're doing. It is a little pricey for Thai food, but the quality and flavor make it worth it. They also have several lunch specials for $7.95 from 11-2 Monday thru Friday.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1wxrIpHCp8rdO5CQ6hMGww", "review_id": "L2NdSpacHG9naHKI6TKocg", "text": "First off there is plenty of parking in the back of the place and everybody is very friendly.\nNow that said, service was very poor.  We showed up as a party so I knew there would be a wait for seating, once seated it took over 15 mins for the wait staff to bring us water, another 5-10 for drink orders.  By the time the food showed up I was starving and looking forward to tasting what was promised to be outstanding Thai food. If you want good Thai, go somewhere else.  there was no heat to the food even for the items that were listed as Thai hot.  When our food arrived my girlfriend and I dived right in, and immediately stopped and exchanged looks (the one that asks 'is yours as bad as mine?' The prices for the less then mediocre food is a bit too high.\nOverall, service staff was very friendly and once the food showed up they were quite attentive, but waiting for an hour after seating to get bland food is unacceptable.  We will not be going back again, I love Thai food and there are far better places to go and have an enjoyable meal.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NKWVkiKMXdGGmIY9BmKKJg", "review_id": "c6AqYKh_sbvlSpX89RwoSg", "text": "My daughter and I enjoyed the Satay Sampler, Super Soup and Pad Thai noodles.  All delicious, great atmosphere, we were very satisfied.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "28mNjM4cg0ZzOrsib5L64g", "review_id": "p4K2VlECVeXaeYZJdjMuLw", "text": "A simple spot to enjoy good quality Thai food here in Central Phoenix.  True, the decor is kind of low key and the building kind of plain-jane...but the staff is always very friendly, sweet and attentive, and the food just plain delish.   My personal favorite is the Tom Ka Gai hot pot with Shrimp.  Great flavors and plenty big enough for two to share.  The patio is nice and usually less crowded than the inside of the restaurant.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bomxdD965gZr9j4iuUIqjw", "review_id": "HqEufBNvAJbt-BAul4TYTQ", "text": "Enjoyed dinner on the patio - I had the Pad Cha Seafood dish rated \"Thai hot\" - the so-called hottest dish on the menu.  The person I was with ordered the ginger fish - mediocre at best, although it looked great with a variety of vegetables and pineapple.  I felt the dishes looked better than they actually tasted.  The seafood (mussels, calamari, salmon, shrimp) in my dish was very fresh but it wasn't Thai hot at all.  The ambiance of their patio was enjoyable and the Thai iced tea was very tasty although a little too sweet towards the end.  Overall, I will probably give this restaurant another try in the future but I wasn't very impressed with the taste of the food.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f01B5tRtqf3k6ak1pPSAWw", "review_id": "CHpifXcVr5HM45bUoXg6eA", "text": "The food was amazing. It was the fact that we stood there for twenty minutes and no one, literally, no one acknowledged our presence. We sat ourselves in a reserved table, and they told us they were short a cook and that was the reasoning behind the reservation signs. I would have rather been seated, had them explain the lack in staff and just waited longer for my food. This situation could have been handled in a more tactful manner. I will try again, hopefully I can give it five stars next time.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HV1YKfnN5LRO8s5f3UHWOw", "review_id": "fBReqPjtbdWWcUlm_4k8zg", "text": "Great food and attentive staff.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MYVgzfsFXMAdByQWUirZlw", "review_id": "4pLw0ZFxsUzWa1qBU7QWRA", "text": "Delicious thai food.  I tried the tom yum soup which was very flavorful and delicious but a touch on the salty side.  The pad thai noodles were also awesomely chewy and came with tons of mix-ins on the side like peanuts, cabbage, bean sprouts, beets, and cilantro.  A bit too much sauce was on the noodles today, but adding the veggies really helped.  Next time I'm hoping to try the durian ice cream as well ;p", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YG7IB4nQEcb_qNoMgcLBqw", "review_id": "R53u9O6cUozrC6nu-YEvzA", "text": "Great delicious food with good service here. The only thing is that if you are here and they are busy it might take you awhile to get fed. The kitchen is small...... Drinks are awesome and reasonably priced.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5xUUzFaKAcrFOPTgMKBfww", "review_id": "N2LtITbdYL0Gf_13OFO1wQ", "text": "Two Words. Holy Basil !!!\np.s  thai spicy...", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kp5HPnrXm1BHhpPMLTT7Ng", "review_id": "lm6XcagoObgsMinJieyfTQ", "text": "The food here is absolutely delicious! I would highly recommend their thai green curry (has a nice spicy kick to it), and the pad thai is worth a try as well. Unfortunately, the service is incredibly, incredibly slow.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "70zChgIIHgIj028iVPDmUw", "review_id": "UofdYeTeJUxNf2KaIJKM0A", "text": "Well...mixed bag!\n\nWent with a buddy on a Wednesday night and the place seemed to be hopping...maybe a bit too busy as the service was pretty bad.  We were seated right away, but waited 15 minutes for a waiter.  Appetizer arrived fairly promptly, but there was nearly a 30 minute wait after the appetizer was cleared for main courses to arrive.  \n\nWe had the Vegie Sampler as an appetizer and it was incredibly delicious - I'd go back just to order that dish!  Crispy/crunchy corn fritters, big chunks of seared tofu (which sounds sort of nasty to a meat-eater like me but was incredible!) with peanut sauce, and crispy fried vegie rolls.  This dish was the only real winner - and was way over the top with flavor!\n\nMy buddy had a tofu/vegie dish - I wish I knew what it was exactly - but on the menu it had a single pepper on it.  He ate half of it and was beading with sweat, so beware that even a \"medium heat\" dish can get pretty hot.  I asked for a vegie/chicken dish - something \"healthy\" and was told about a dish with a soy and garlic sauce.  The chicken and vegies were fairly good (a bit heavy on the cauliflower maybe) but the sauce just tasted \"off\" - not like soy/garlic at all and was odd enough that I didn't finish the dish either.  It wasn't flavorful - it didn't taste like I'd had it described - and it didn't compliment the rest of the dish.   Both of our issues with main courses are probably more personal preferences but there's also room for improvement maybe in how the dishes were described to us.\n\nI had a ginger martini and my buddy had a very tall mai tai ($6 - which was a good deal for the large glas!).\n\nSo...hit and miss...but I will try it again.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "M93I4fHwf99NmT_xz8C0gA", "review_id": "zTDD1HoFtBSN30iarCataw", "text": "Some friends of mine took me to the Wild Thaiger for my birthday.  I can't think of a better place to have my birthday dinner. This place is fantastic!  The food was great and served with true elegance but in a casual setting. Even though it was a weekend evening and the place was absolutely packed, the service was great.  We were told right from the start that there would be at least a 20 minute wait and they were dead on in their estimate.  No problem at all.  I don't mind waiting if I'm told the wait time and it is accurate. \n\nThe atmosphere is relaxing, intimate and the decor is not over done as are so many Thai restaurants.  Can you say clean?  Even on such a busy night they kept the place almost spotless, even the bathrooms.  The kitchen is open to the dinning area and you can see how well managed and organized every thing is.  The kitchen staff looked like a well oiled machine in action.\n\nThe Food and Drinks:\nWell to start off, we didn't order any adult beverages this evening as we were going out to a local night club after dinner for our fill of libations. Instead I ordered the Iced green tea which was brewed to perfection!  I don't remember what everyone else had but I know one member of our party got the Thai Iced tea and said it was fantastic.\n\nAppetizers:\nWe ordered a bunch of appetizers for the table.\n\nDragon Eggs - These pork and crab stuffed dumplings were tender, tasty and served with a mild-tangy dipping sauce.\n\nSatay Sampler - Shrimp, beef and chicken skewers marinated in a tasty coconut curry and served with peanut sauce and cucumber chutney. Loved it!\n\nWild wrap - Spicy chopped chicken with a mint-lime sauce served with cabbage leaves. This tasted so fresh. Yes, spicy but very refreshing at the same time.\n\nVeggie Spring Rolls - Tender and crispy rolls stuffed with fresh veggies, cellophane noodles and served with a great plum sauce. They really were tender yet crisp, hot, tasty and the veggies tasted so fresh you would think they had a garden out back. I looked for it but found nothing but parking lot.\n\nHot Pot:\nWe also shared a Tom Yum Goong hot pot. The soup was nice and spicy, the shrimp was tender, the mushrooms had a rich earthy flavor and the lemongrass infused a wonderful aromatic hue to the soup.\n\nMain Course:\nI had the Ginger Fish. This is a breaded piece of salmon topped with mushrooms, onions, carrots and pineapple with a ginger sauce along with fresh sauteed veggies and rice. The presentation was first-class and portion size was very generous . In fact, I ended up taking about half of it home.  Trust me, it was so delicious that I really wanted to finish the whole dish but after all the appetizers and soup I thought I might explode if I didn't stop eating!\n\nOnce again, I cant remember what everyone else had but there were no complaints at all.\n\nDesert:\nOMG the Lemon Ginger Cheesecake is to die for!  Enough said. Period!\n\nWill I go back?\nI wish I lived in their back room so I could eat every meal there.\n\nHats off to The Wild Thaiger.\nThe best Thai food I have found anywhere in Arizona.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8p8HZNmrkUBtMx_vmW9dNQ", "review_id": "z4PvpA4szygHbf1aMAM7nw", "text": "There may be equals but not better restaurants than the Wild Thaiger. (Have no idea what a Thaiger is...is there a tame one?)  Anyway, went there today for lunch for thefirst time and was super impressed.  Service by a drop dead georgeous Thai waitress was excellent.  Food was superb...don't see how it could have been better.  Wife had chicke curry which was excellent.  I had pad tai which could not have been better.  Food came immediately.  Steaming hot.  Lovely!!\nHardest part of visit was finding the parking lot.  Once you know where it is, you'll always know.  I parked on right side of the building.  Fortunately there's a sign saying it's on othe other side.  From then on.....a piece of cake.\nI'm no stranger to Thai food and Wild Thaiger is one of the best.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RAWy3YCE-jwfyuGvwzUaqQ", "review_id": "z3MewfjPVZTYiMwu85FJNA", "text": "I have only been to Wild Thaiger a few times and have eaten food they catered for a private buffet dinner at the restaurant most of those times. The Pad Thai is a favorite of mine. I love their Iced Thai Tea. The atmosphere is nice, the service is top notch and the food is constantly good. They also have a full bar with happy hour.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rR5jEbyDV0qym-KjIOlnjw", "review_id": "5bBKokd_KnfqcCfdmcTciA", "text": "One of the best Thai restaurants. Mahi Mahi Prig Pao is the best Thai dishes ever. Pad Thai was good. Lettuce rolls so-so.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xpQHJITObNgF3rf_Zrdj3Q", "review_id": "P62t_1QQlE78J0QnVRWj3A", "text": "My favorite Thai place!   I rarely eat meat/picky with meat I eat  but the chicken here is always perfect! So delicious, friendly staff and great location!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "100Df1wcVrl9rJgB7EG6xw", "review_id": "NEz2hklAzoxQyORv6UUwJg", "text": "Pretty good food.  It is a small place so when you go do not go with the intention that it will be fast getting your food because it can be pretty slow at times.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "am9yAm4Ph7yk81sFkHlxig", "review_id": "JfoyYazSmeWPV6pwVzzSFA", "text": "What is up with crappy customer service in this town?!?  I am giving this place 1 star based on the fact that my dinner companion and I couldn't eat more than 1 bite of the Mahi curry dish because it was so hot.  Don't get me wrong, I love spice, we have a multitude of hot sauces, chili paste and spicy oils in our home collection.  My companion loves, loves, loves things spicy, but when we both take a bite and can't actually taste any flavors of the dish, just burning lava, well it is simply to hot.  When we called our server over to let him know that the dish was way to hot to be palatable he asked if we wanted it boxed up.  Um no, please just take it away.  He didn't even ask if we wanted something different.\nHere is the kicker, when he brought our check the dish was still on it.  I called him over and asked for him to remove it for the obvious reason that we sent it back.  His response, \"Ohhh sorry!  It does say spicy on the menu.\"  I couldn't believe it.  I got charged $14.95 for a dish we couldn't even eat.  Totally lame.  A manager didn't even come over to try to smooth this issue out.  I left nothing for the tip considering they were ok to rip me off.  I won't be back.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eKBcYx8ne9vMC4XrbEIGsg", "review_id": "yVjWGLctS28r2YrhXIvKkg", "text": "I have been a fan of Wild Thaiger since 2006!! This is some of the most scrumptious thai food i have had hands down in the Phoenix area.  You HAVE to have the thai iced tea, peanut chicken, and the veggie rolls...yummmm.\n\nThe only negative is I recently went there on the weekend and the service was HORRIBLY slow because they only had one server for the whole restaurant, although small.  Im not sure if this was just an unusual day or what because during the week they are speedy.\n\nLove this place!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M6oU3OBf_E6gqlfkLGlStQ", "review_id": "mWTJOljdZ9fks9z7-nT4Yw", "text": "After Mexican food Thai the the most numerous type of food in the down town area. With this stiff competition offerings need to be unique.\n\nWhile Thaiger is on the higher end of the down town Thai spectrum in both prices and presentation.  Most dishes are 7.95 with soup OR spring roll but not both. The vegetarian dishes are 8.95 and some of the noodle ones are closer to $10.\n\nService was fairly slow, less than ideal at lunch hour and surprising as they were not very busy. Another negative note is the open kitchen. I was able to see one cook use the microwave on something. Microwaves and gourmet never mix.\n\nI had the Veggie Kiewan 8.95 with a spring roll. The spring roll was nothing special. The green curry was quite rich and thick one of the richest in town. The vegies were good as was the tofu this is all topped with a beet garnish. Overall it was a good dish.\n\nMy co workers opted for the soup. It was a curry soup with chicken in it. They said it was just ok.\n\nDue to the slower service, microwaves and higher prices I gave it 3 vs 4 stars. If you want to impress a client for a lunch this is the thai place to go to.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ksm_R7lneKDRa0yaUoBp3A", "review_id": "1B04StfscZXqqgbf0_et0w", "text": "Most of my reviews for Asian restaurants in Phoenix begin with something like, \"it's good...for the area,\" but this place is just plain good. I'm a pretty serious Thai food snob and--even when I lived in Chicago--I only frequented a handful of Thai places.\nThat being said, I'm definitely going to be a repeat customer at Wild Thaiger.\n\nMy husband and I gave it a try for Dining out for Life when our first choice had a long wait. I've never been so happy I couldn't get a table somewhere. \n\nWe sat outside on their patio which I would recommend to anyone. It's open yet cozy and comfortably cool. \n\nFor our appetizer, we had the seafood pancake. I've never had anything like it but the description sounded too good to pass up. It's a crispy pancake full of sprouts, scallions, shrimp, mussels and squid. It was delicious and really unique. \n\nFor dinner, I ordered the Decha Boar. The description listed it as being perfect for the \"true Thai foodie.\" With a description like that, I had to order it. The dish was spicy and flavorful. I'd caution anyone not familiar with Thai food that it might be a bit too spicy for you even if you like spicy foods. Different chiles effect people differently. My husband ordered the Ginger Fish. The sauce on the fish was like liquid crack. I could've taken a bath in it. Long story short: it was SO good. \n\nI'll definitely be back to try some of their other menu items. They have a smaller menu compared to most Thai places and I believe this allows them to focus on perfecting a few dishes instead of doing lots of mediocre things with Thai flavors. Check this place out!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JWEVvmf4DMaZbLZNk_1dMA", "review_id": "NG7G03yiK9Sdmwptdcx0YA", "text": "The food here is good.  The curry plates are especially delicious.   Too bad the service is so stand-offish.  I've been here close to 10 times and every single time I've left thinking I should have just gone to Thai Hut a mile away instead, based solely on the long wait and inattentive staff.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XDo93as38nW82xwCzE23Xg", "review_id": "jbSamKTCmLrKiidbF_Kstw", "text": "I stayed nearby on a business trip and was in the mood for Thai, so I called in an order for pick-up.  I ordered the Galee Gai (chicken and potatoes in yellow curry over rice) and spring rolls on the side.  Both were fantastic!  The curry is definitely spicy, but it's the good spicy you're probably looking for if you want Thai.  The spring rolls were crispy and delicious and came with a sweet-spicy dipping sauce.  The portions were great - neither too small, nor a ton of wasted leftovers.\n\nWhen I walked in to pick up the order, I was pleasantly surprised: black tables and chairs, nice table settings (complete with linen napkins and wine glasses), a very nice bar setting (great for eating alone), and plently of booths, \"typical\" tables, and high-top tables.  The kitchen is behind the bar, and you can pretty much see everything going on back there, so there's no question about cleanliness or sketchy food preparation.  I also saw one of the cooks plating some food, and it was one heck of a presentation!\n\nI'll definitely be back the next time I'm in town!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IgKhE5zQlR7Bs87pkDP5XQ", "review_id": "unEMJbBYw-G_1VmK9-BbPQ", "text": "I was stuck in Phoenix for the night and needed to find some dinner.  I walked down the street from hotel room and headed towards a highly rated steakhouse.  But, when I saw the prices and weighed my hunger - I thought better about it.  Next door, I found Wild Thaiger which was also highly rated and seemed like a better choice.  I was right!!  I sat down at the bar and was quickly helped by the friendly waitress.  I flipped through the menu and saw all the usual Thai fare - but one specialty stuck out to me...  a spicy wild boar dish.  I was in and the waitress double checked to be sure I was aware about the spiciness of the dish.  Armed with a beer and water, I dove in for a fantastic feast.  I didn't notice the sliced thai chilies that adorned the dish until I really dug in.  Phew!!  It was spicy and it was delicious!!!  The wild boar appeared and tasted like tender slices of pork.  The sauce was flavorful and the chilies gave it a great kick.  The Thai girls in the kitchen were pleasantly surprised to see me finish the plate without suffering too much.  In fact, I LOVED it.  \n\nI don't really spend much time in Phoenix, but I will revisit Wild Thaiger if I am near by.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lkiwQcTCsC_hiSacuMDPRQ", "review_id": "XNKKsz5Eh32Y9gLequkn-w", "text": "Not a HUGE fan of Thai but when you're invited to a free lunch, ya go! Atmosphere was chill with a good vibe but the concrete floors, wood and plaster walls make it a challenge to have a normal business convo much less an intimate chat. However, the food is delicious, well-seasoned and pretty quick for a lunch offering. The owner is very friendly and you can tell he takes great pride in his eatery...Wild Thaiger is good eats!!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8KkMATQFtivnpAehoMkGjA", "review_id": "nBF4zdIzGRhvOXwa8HN3_g", "text": "I've had better.  \n\n My wife and I were very excited to try this place based on reviews. The staff was very nice, but a little slow it seemed. \n\nOur food took a very long time to come out to us, and one of the appetizers showed  up along with the entrees.\n\nI was pumped to try the Decha Boar, not only because it was boar, but it was listed as being \"Thai Spicy\". Everything is presented nicely, but nice presentation doesn't make up for taste. When my entree came out, the meat was very dry, and it was about as spicy as canned Rosarita spicy refried beans, which means it wasn't.  My wife told me that her Seafood Panang was relatively bland.  The best things we had that night were the appetizers, which were seafood pancake and dragon eggs.  We may go back one day, but it will be way off in the future.  \n\nIf you want good Thai food that will satisfy without all the overdone presentation, just go to Sala Thai.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_uLtybFNthITalKyAiFurA", "review_id": "qT-rHb3OVkwzffsvzjLIUA", "text": "The first time for me at any Thai restaurant means one thing - Pad Thai.  Right or wrong, that's the screening process I use to base a possible return.\n\nI'm happy to report that the Pad Thai is very good here - maybe not the best I've had in the Valley but not far from it.  My dining partner reported his dish (Curry Chicken) was delicious too.  And the Thai iced coffee is so damn good they should list it under desserts. \n\nComfortable vibe, friendly staff, good beer selection, ample parking, reasonable prices, nice patio, and from the photos, a big hit with our local newscasters.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "KxURgmiUbuHhAtdEJu4bvw", "review_id": "fMNzj3WiRhuZi6hYywioVw", "text": "Definitely worth a visit.  Good food and good service.  The dumpling and corn fritter apppetizers were fantastic.  As well as the fried rice.  I've had better pad thai before but it was still good!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "L0bvyUzp9LAS4EC2jL_9aw", "review_id": "79giB7E_7EPO8nKeHDQMtQ", "text": "Good foods. And nice waitress.\nI'm a visitor from LA.  And I always want Thai FOod!!! That's why I found this restaurant \n\nI ordered...\n\n-Pad kra prow Kai : real taste of thai*\n-Sa tey : Full flavor\n-Tom Kha Kai : So rich and too sweet for me. But my bf love it (I'm. Thai)\n-Pad c aew : More than ok but not great!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U2f4haSnEtcRWvBzb4k30w", "review_id": "Fc5qjBDM554NN3rHcGV_jQ", "text": "We have been here several times, and it has been fantastic every time.\n\nThe wait staff always remembers us, and is very friendly. The service is always great.\n\nThey keep the place clean as well, and that is a major plus.\n\nThe food has always been very, very good. Flavorful, and well priced.\n\nI always order the Merry-Mu, which is a very good pork dish. I have also recently become a fan of the Fillet, as it is better than most steaks I have eaten that were three times the price at other places.\n\nThe Coconut sticky rice could be a meal all by itself, it is that good - and I am not a rice fan. Even the garnish/filler food is loaded with flavor.\n\nThe Mango Cheesecake is my favorite cheesecake desert of any place I have eaten, it is amazing.\n\nI think this is one of the best places to eat in Phoenix, and it is worth the wait, the drive, and the money.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bixj1Uu6cEam1J0BtFAK_Q", "review_id": "mQEgvwtVCAF5d1flMYSFCw", "text": "I went here on a first date the other day. I've already been here before, but I just got the standard Pad Thai. I know that's just an American thing, so I wanted to try something a bit more Thai. I ordered the Beef Panang, and it was AMAZING. I wanted to eat the whole darn thing, but my stomach wouldn't allow me. That made me so sad, so I'll just have to go back and get some more.\n\nThe service was great. We ordered our first drinks from the menu, but our server said he'd just made some fancy shmancy new cocktails the night before, so we just ordered from him and had him give us whatever he'd like. And it was great. The server was super helpful and personable, but he also gave us enough space to chit chat and be on our own.\n\nAll in all, a great vibe, great service, great food, and great drinks. I'm going to make this a regular spot for me.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hGu-yHlbpo-H8Y2VMy5dcg", "review_id": "JVKVVq2A1Dn60w5rO6ZJ8w", "text": "Love the accommodating menu and atmosphere.. I can't wait to go back, I'm already craving their chicken basil.. umm umm good!!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vUBWg3dXVCDWvbGwWLrpbw", "review_id": "imJiVsKVvPrCQixkUiZcHw", "text": "Not impressed at all. The lettuce wraps had a strong chicken flavor but nothing else, no spiciness, no species, no nothing.\n\nI ordered something called like peanut passion (I love peanut curry and peanut sauce) and I ordered it with soft tofu instead of chicken (I thought I would grow feathers if I had more chicken).\n\nThe flavor was OK but I already forgot it.\n\nWhat I liked the most, they have parking, they have a great patio (I guess October through March would be a nice place to be) and the Arnold Palmer with the green tea.\n\nThe prices are fair.\n\nMy verdict: Good for a quick bite if you're in the area and don't know what to eat.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BoW4OjqbWimHnna47xa1iw", "review_id": "oDjHg7BrB_cAGSf6_qOF6A", "text": "Fantastic, got a Hot Soup Tom gun going I believe, very tasty, ended with some fantastic Thai ice coffee and average coconut ice cream, ask for Fawn, she is very attentative and sweet", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oijTMVRAYB6DrSkhLlaHjA", "review_id": "7CHo8pEvUu-I7Tmu10oqdA", "text": "As someone who LOVES Thai food, I can really appreciate a good Pad Thai, and Wild Thaiger's is my favorite hands down!\n\nJust like the menu says, their Pad Thai has a plethora of intense flavors, to the point where every bite is unique.  If you love Pad Thai and haven't tried Wild Thaiger's, you need to.  If you don't love Pad Thai, it's probably because you haven't tried Wild Thaiger's.  :)  Seriously, this is one of the best dishes I've found in Phoenix.\n\nTheir other dishes are consistently good as well.  I love Chicken Satay, but most places only offer it as an appetizer, with a few skimpy chicken strips.  Wild Thaiger, on the other hand, has a filling Peanut Chicken lunch, as well as a Peanut Passion dinner, both drenched in their delicious peanut sauce.  Their curries are very flavorful and make for a superb and hearty dinner, but if you're going for lunch, you may want to consider Thai Basil up the road as their curry lunch combo includes a salad and other extras.\n\nTheir Thai Tea is strong yet creamy, just like it should be, and you can even add boba to it.  A must if you're eating anything spicy.\n\nThe service is very professional and timely.  The atmosphere is pretty classy, in fact, it's probably the nicest-looking Thai restaurant I've been to.  It's also the only Thai restaurant I can think of with a patio.  All in all, it has a very welcoming atmosphere.  I would feel just as comfortable here in a suit as I would a T-shirt and jeans.  It's a great place for dates, business lunches, or just some great take-out.  You might spend a tad bit more here than at some other nearby joints, but the quality more than makes up for it, I would say the prices are spot-on.\n\nOne day I'll learn how to write a review that's short and sweet, but I kept thinking of good things to say about this place.  Highly recommended!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "CtuoM6_Im-xBZMAqPKMQ8A", "review_id": "Tq4zymUy18FbS4bWXQSHGA", "text": "Great choice for lunch in Phoenix! I ordered the Pad Thai which was the perfect amount of spice. I've never finished an entire plate at a Thai restaurant, but I did here. The portion was decent but not gigantic like other restaurants in the area. \n\nEveryone's food looked fabulous at our table, I can't wait to try more!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_cfkppu33JhdiZknBSM50A", "review_id": "dodKfuLONa0Mtr-XQ6r2nQ", "text": "I normally order pad thai from any thai place but the dish to get at thaiger is the Beef Panang.  It is awesome.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gYJd9fFKiJw0Zh3nlE9AXg", "review_id": "OckKMNDpQEHn1tCMpZoFQQ", "text": "Great service, great food!  One dish was too spicy. They immediately took it back and fixed it. The Tom Ga Kai was very good. They have this rated with '$$' but the quality exceeded the price!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XsBHkPbYV7rRq-a49aABjQ", "review_id": "Js68PB4WiJFyACWOh3uUaw", "text": "Best Thai food you will ever eat! This IS my favorite Thai food restaurant! I have far too many items on the menu that taste AMAZING but don't miss dessert! My favorite dessert is the (homemade) coconut icecream with the fried bananas on the side. AMAZING! Simply amazing. It's my favorite dessert of ALL TIME!\nI must add that I really love peanut butter chicken (a childhood favorite) and this restaurant gets it perfect every time!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y2ClTl6I-utHQ4Les8zGTQ", "review_id": "BE8I2eXReJHgMQY-ICaR8A", "text": "THAI ICED TEA WITH BOBA!!!!!!!\n\nFirst time going was last Thursday. Food, atmosphere, and service were all excellent. \nI haven't had too much experience with Thai food, but we thought their Pad Thai, and Red Curry dish (vegetarian) was very good.\nThe owner, Ola, is a very nice, pleasant, and humble person.\n\nAnother shout out for their Thai Iced Tea WITH boba! I've been craving this ever since!!\nWe also had their homemade mango cheesecake. It was amazing especially with the mango sauce drizzled on top.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "raMSkwLdZ-kFea1fTY_-Ew", "review_id": "nAZog9U0RoiVZQin2Q7xtQ", "text": "Definitely not your regular Thai place...lots of unique dishes and beautiful presentation.  Good food, friendly wait staff, cozy interior, and nice patio.  Perhaps it's the trendy-ness of the restaurant or the presence of a little one attached to me but I don't find myself saying \"Let's go to Wild Thaiger\" that often anymore.  Definitely more of a trendy \"date night\" romantic spot than a kid-friendly casual place!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EZORwyVnI1XXKtAKPiWZFw", "review_id": "oL_PitZqVAM0Kg8fDqvmaA", "text": "***************************\nUnsanitary Conditions\n**************************\nlast time we ate at this \"establishment\" a cock roach crawled across the bar.  When we told the owner we were told that a shipment of produce was infected by roaches. No offer to refund the meal was offered. We delivered an email of disapproval to the owner upon which she responded with refunding the meal.\n\ntoday when we returned for the first time since that unfortunate incident the owner informed us we were no longer welcome in her establishment. \n\nIt seems a roach infestation had lowered her Maricopa Health department score - which somehow was our fault for indicating to her that there was a problem.\n\nvery disappointing.  This is a restaurant i've enjoyed for years and years but will never dine at again.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z1ha83pJkHXW6ZAaik6xxA", "review_id": "dvq_1RYKOrGdMY-mbGbazQ", "text": "First off, love Wild Thaiger, food is excellent, service is by in large prompt, courteous, and a relaxed atmosphere. \n\nHowever, I had a bad experience, where I witnessed a cockroach walking across the bar in front of me. I voiced my concern to Ola, she couldn't find it. But apologized. I was dissatisfied with this response and wrote her an email expressing my concerns. This is her appropriate, professional abbreviated response.\n\n\"As a regular you know we have an \"A\" rating because we don't have a pest problem.  I will be glad to share the pest inspection reports and monthly service schedule for the last eight years which we have been in business.  It would be a perfect world if I could afford to have enough staff to open all of our boxes in the parking lot and stock all of our products individually to ensure that unwanted pests do not enter our doors. Of course we have discontinued purchasing product from the supplier and they are aware of the problem.\"\n\nShe refunded my money, and we're satisfied, moved on. \n\nI show up today with my party---and she pulls me out of the restaurant, tells me that \"i'm not supporting her business\" and that a few days after my email she gets an inspection from the Maricopa County Health Department, and they gave her a \"B\" rating. She proceeds to accuse me of calling them, and blaming me for her low grade. I inform her that I dealt with her straight, communicated directly with her, and I considered it resolved. At this point she tells me she won't serve me anymore after being a customer for about seven years.\n\nHaving never dealt with the Maricopa Environmental Services, I'm not really aware with how they schedule their inspections but clearly it was a coincidence that it occurred 6 days later. I guess Ola never thought perhaps it was a different customer, or in fact that maybe it was scheduled every 3 months?\n\nAt any rate her reaction to customer feedback is not only unprofessional but just makes bad business sense. \n\nPoor decision Ola, I'm really surprised your sanitation problem, and failing an inspection is blamed on your customers.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P_ynaVmH7FGbd_NAoL4opw", "review_id": "uepTnEad_v7FnF8W0GSg4A", "text": "Been here twice and each time ended up having to make a rush trip to the bathroom after. The first time the shrimp came out uncooked, I sent it back and it seemed fine. Barely made it out of the restaurant before I had to rush to the restroom. The second time around, I had the same issue except also 24 hours of stomach cramps. A few other issues with service but minor compared to routine food poisoning.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CFrn4uPdimzKfb5W6enGFQ", "review_id": "HKmQbcVncNkHfmwKM7KX6w", "text": "Yellow curry with chicken:  I dream about this!\nPeanut chicken:  fabulous, with more flavor than is imaginable.\nBasil chicken:  I think the official name is something else but this is incredibly, memorably good.\n\nLunch specials are wonderful, but I'm usually there for dinner.  Great service and consistently good Thai food.  Of all the Thai restaurants in town (and I like many of them), this is my FAVE", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "paCAbyBx5vJZsxaARxeblw", "review_id": "CKY1sYr6mKEtRm40eT5Wvg", "text": "I hope the sanitary conditions have been resolved because I love the Pad Thai at Wild Thaiger. By far the best around (at least that I have had)! My only complaint is that sometimes the servers are a bit slow. Other than that, I love it!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "m2T71nxPgzrmXi-cKE3U2w", "review_id": "RwmI6l6z6ezW03hUBWjpNg", "text": "Pretty good thai food. I have been here twice and enjoyed the curry dishes very much. Great quality food and perfectly prepared. Service is always prompt and friendly - great place for lunch and dinner.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PZc3S5ql5-VzEZm9TuyCpg", "review_id": "Fzriw9EDpUx0I0IVBprmvw", "text": "After an intense therapy session, I came to Wild Thaiger to debrief. \n\nThey have lunch specials and bottomless french-pressed tea. The organic green tea is my favorite. Everything was very delicious and refreshing. The patio is the style of restaurants on Washington Ave, Miami Beach.\n\nMy 'Thai Spicy' green curry beef came out artistically and I took a picture. I saw other people taking pics of their food, as well. Who doesn't want to eat beauty?\n\nThe soup was fantastic. I doctored it up with mad jalapenos and dry red chili paste. My nose was snotting down my face.. \n\nCultural note to the haters:\nThai people eat cockroaches as an after bar street fare. Jebus ppl! \nIt's better than a bacon wrapped hot dog out the side of a utility van.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "F6QsMoJdvtohlbnST-fDyQ", "review_id": "n-rHTyQFrW18XPAoglCt8w", "text": "I have to say of all the Thai Restaurants that I have ever been to , and there has been a lot. This is my absolute favorite.\nEvery time I walk in here the smell is amazing.\nFor years we have come here,ever since It first opened.\nIt is family owned and every thing is cooked when you order it.\n\nIt is always good. In all these years I have never once not liked what I have gotten here.\nWe even got food to go from here on New Years Eve! It too was AWESOME!\nJust thinking about it makes me want to eat here every day, not just Fort nightly.\nBathrooms are always nice and clean. Plus lots of parking in the back.\nEasy to find, right on Central and right next to Durants.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BlSlcDEEeBg5KGqBkE-Lng", "review_id": "voV0zAlbEBBE7U9mxdJ9uA", "text": "I went here when I was feeling a little under the weather and got the Super Soup. It was amazing! I got it spicy and it was most def really spicy! It was such a huge soup for 9$. I had one of my friends spring rolls which were one of the best I have ever eaten! I think its one of the best Thai places in Phoenix!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pE0vnjSfvv58nC_8MG8j2g", "review_id": "QJpHUzkz61WfDOKtt5eSZA", "text": "I used to really like the place, but lately the food has been just okay. and the curries have been a little on the watery side. I am particularly unhappy that Wild Thaier now makes things hot by merely sprinkling dried chili flakes over the entire dish, rather than cooked with the dish. Still, the food is not bad and it's a good lunch.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rR5jEbyDV0qym-KjIOlnjw", "review_id": "Q4OtqhJQis9fCLzpgBKj7A", "text": "Last year gave it a 5. This year downgraded because noise level was so high. Tom Kha Gai was superb. The special was a crispy Mako Shark. Very good even though I'm not a fan of crispy. The presentation was excellent. Top notch service. Uncomfortable bench booth seats", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-Z6yPXGP0WMDgRTEA9na5Q", "review_id": "O0SI9IvgMHgKhzXNdYtAtw", "text": "This was the first Thai food I had since my trip to Thailand and it was very good.  I liked that they have Thai servers, it made the food more authentic.  It can get very busy and loud especially at lunch time.  \n\nI would recommend the Thai Tea, all beer they have is tasty, and everything i've ordered food wise was delicious.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XPi1eimxesXREORAwuo22g", "review_id": "Y7D7iiqoRXQ1ScVjUCU52Q", "text": "Fantastic food drinks atmosphere !!!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WArXTkoqkvfgxFEnJkjufg", "review_id": "PWps86hR5UmXMlq7K73nqA", "text": "Ordered lunch for pickup. It was ready when I got there, the place is clean, cool and refreshing. The food was SO FLAVORFUL!!!! No soggy bland phad thai here! The SO GOOD. :) I will DEFINITLY come here again.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X1nTlg9in3_Ch8QR8Hx4lg", "review_id": "w9j4InAh5XNJWxf3oSSQlA", "text": "Went there for Valentines day and got the Wild Boar. Good stuff! We were about 20 minutes late for our reservation, but they still took care of us hassle free even though they were busy. It's nice, clean and professional with great food at a nice price. Have not been disappointed after a sufficient number of visits.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tHz9cWxwSfcP4qRaPIHvww", "review_id": "5x-hi5QbEfUxh4opYePl7A", "text": "I love the restaurant's billboard out front - tiger eyes peering at you, an invitation to try cuisine from faraway lands. This is what brought my husband and myself in. The parking lot is rather small, we were lucky it wasn't too busy. I can imagine it would be difficult to find parking if it was a busy night. \n\nWhen you first enter, you have the option of dining inside (to your left) or outside on the covered patio (right). We decided to sit outside since it was such a lovely evening. I ordered an iced Thai coffee - which was delicious. For an appetizer, my husband ordered the Dragon Eggz - dumplings with pork. These came out promptly and were tasty. For dinner, I ordered the Ginger Fish - breaded salmon with mushrooms, pineapple, onions, etc in a ginger sauce. Big mistake. The salmon was more breading than fish and was swimming in the sauce - which I didn't particularly care for. It was a disappointment, but I'd like to come back and try something different since so many other Yelpers seem to enjoy this restaurant.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jzOXS7tNPZM60-QWv-0R4w", "review_id": "2dR-lhrxxFBGCzTaDirQNA", "text": "I dunno...  the rest of the people at my table all had the Pad Thai, and all of them said it was excellent.  I had the seafood panang curry and thought that it was kind of dull and flavorless...  I really didn't like the presentation where I had to kind of help the rice find it's way to the curry and the seafood on the dish.  It looked fantastic, but when you aren't provided a spoon to do any pouring, it becomes a little awkward.\n\nThe service was great.  The iced tea was weird.  No WiFi...  Eh...  I've had better, but this restaurant was very convenient...", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VB1e81ZALk8ZVmL8hJoXng", "review_id": "DfSHK1qy60Qq8ZVe6lLHEA", "text": "Superb service, cute waitresses, and excellent green curry earn this moderately upscale Thai resto 4 stars from me.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WE3AWk2O41X0kTc5t0mthA", "review_id": "7rdlcOH8oW0m8K5NpU19Vg", "text": "Soups are wowzy spicy and the presentation is cool.  Pad Thai is as good as it gets.  Also the the Dragon appetizer.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z9BH9OxWOQBqholAAaHLvw", "review_id": "bynA8BxoxkGmLr8dB7XX-g", "text": "I recently frequented Wild Thaiger on a whim... based mostly on other Yelp reviews and convenience of location. I was VERY pleasantly surprised. \nAlthough the exterior of the building isn't very nice, the patio seating was perfect for this spring day with protection from the sun, a casual ambiance and attentive wait staff. \nThe menu is pretty typical, although they indicate Gluten Free items, which is very rare for Thai restaurants! This is super cool and much appreciated as it's more difficult for me to intuit ingredients in \"ethnic\" cooking. \nThe vegetarian Tom Ka was brilliant and our curry dish was one of my husband's favorites ever. We didn't try any other menu items. \nI didn't experience the scene inside- we were dining on a weekday for lunch, so I can't speak to that. \nAll in all, a great experience.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u-M4jMYKXsj-l1BYdyNpRQ", "review_id": "JkB9Cy0R0GLWyxnOmAq4Uw", "text": "Delicious. Came here for lunch instead of going to our usual Thai Basil. The only complaint I have is that the food took forever. I went around 11 am with my coworker and it seemed like another family that came in 15 minutes after us got their food before we did. The food was good, but I wish the egg roll wasn't extra.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q3Fa0PhTGzRl-05fXHIi4g", "review_id": "ECYE7oKApEjkEMZhTyq9YA", "text": "This was my first experience with Thai food and I am proud to say I am now a believer!  Showed up at 8:30 on a Tuesday night, the hours said they closed at 9:00 so I was a little worried they wouldn't be very happy with us but we were greeted with a smile and taken to a table.  It took a little bit longer than normal for our waitress to come take our order but she was especially friendly so it wasn't too bad.  We ordered the Turtle Island Crab appetizer, I got the Beef Mangone (I didn't want something too crazy on my first adventure with Thai food!) and my friend ordered the Pad Cha Seafood.\n\nThe Turtle Island Crab was amazing!  My only issue with it is that I wanted more!  The wonton crackers were perfectly crispy, the crab and avocado blended together great and the dipping sauce that it came with was sweet with just a little kick.  My mouth is watering just thinking about it again!  My Beef Mangone was equally as impressive when it came out.  The presentation itself was beautiful and once I dug in, the flavor didn't disappoint either.  The beef was tender, the sauce had a bit of a kick but nothing crazy and the veggies were cooked perfectly and complemented the meat nicely.  I was nervous to try my friend's Pad Cha Seafood because it had been rated 3 peppers which equates to \"Thai Hot\" but I was glad I got the courage to do so because it was delicious too!  Everything was again cooked perfectly and the sauce was pretty hot but not unbearable.  I can't wait to go again and find something else to try!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wUEp87FqOB9ew27Iz6zk_w", "review_id": "kS1jORvGYwCNJVyQY1CkMw", "text": "Ate here a few months ago and I liked it enough that I would go again. I ordered the pineapple fried rice and I had enough for leftovers that lasted me two more meals!\n\nOnly negative is that I came here with a guy that was an idiot, but that's not the restaurant's fault :P", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y12fi0cO3tAJp2zoDJONWQ", "review_id": "CRXtSFGETE8sPW6eUaRkxQ", "text": "This is a must try if you live in Phoenix and like Thai food. Great food, clean/hip place, great service, reasonably priced...what more can you ask for?", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D30Zx1lFfgOPsFJDA5WgTA", "review_id": "WZ3DwYF7SFOseQ2mk3YEHQ", "text": "I have been coming here for years. And the service is consistently friendly; servers remember me and always have a smile. I love their new menu items: tonight I tried their Turtle Crab appetizer, which was very refreshing with fresh crabmeat and avocado. You must have their dragon eggz crispy...very tasty. I have yet to try their new entrees, but I will certainly be back again soon. Their Holy Basil chicken dish is hands downs the best, and at the best price. This restaurant is the best value in town and I have tried other Thai restaurants. All you need to see is their dedicated chef in their open kitchen to understand why this place rules!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9tXL9eJNIi9SL5pdCYeyZQ", "review_id": "OfEuY57kj7b77HLW5vCd5g", "text": "Tropical Fried Rice -- Amazing! They can substitute the chicken with Tofu which is perfect for us vegetarians, and the rice is just so addictive. You can't stop eating it. They don't overdo it or overcook the vegetables, and it's a perfectly balanced meal. I love everything about this place.\n\nThe owner, additionally, is very nice and very modest. You can barely tell that he runs one of the best thai places in downtown phoenix. Hands down, my favorite dinner option in central phx. You will come here and be impressed.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "psSxO_7PWbBbUiV2jB6BUg", "review_id": "nLOSh4MMEub6JtP-3EN0iw", "text": "The food here is average at best.  I am a little concerned with the overall cleanliness of the kitchen.  It is very small yet they cut flowers and do other non food related things in the same area your food is being cooked in.  I have had to sit at the bar and wait for a table.  I noticed how small the kitchen is and how they do not clean up immediately after themselves.  Some dishes are really good while others are really bad.  Any substitutions and there is a charge.  Not very friendly at all when you can charge someone $2 for peanut sauce with their meal or $1 to add onions or remove bellpeppers.  It is just a real hit or miss here.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "50JXhF3YpFJ1B4EAdy6F7g", "review_id": "2j7QCfEuzLAmfycbU2cbmw", "text": "Stopped in for lunch and was decently impressed with this place. Had the green curry which wasn't Thai hot like I had asked but still somewhat spicy. Was disappointed that they did not bring/have fish sauce with Thai chili peppers to add some more salty spiciness to the curry. Impressed that there was not a selection of meats for each of the curries, they are specific to each and was cooked excellently and especially tender. Looking forward to trying some more traditional Thai dishes from here again.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7Ki1_Yo8LDIGyCGPQpgFMQ", "review_id": "FdV1HshCnmf5HWb6bt4CZw", "text": "I'm originally from the Pacific Northwest, so I'm really picky about Asian food.  Wild Thaiger is fantastic, mostly authentic, Thai food.  For the less adventurous, the pad thai is delicious and unlike what you get at most Thai restaurants in the valley.  For those with a more adventurous palate, the Pad Cha seafood dish is spectacular.  Be careful if you order Thai hot..they mean business here.  The desserts are also fantastic.  For the best service, check it out for lunch on a weekday.  Service can be a little slow for dinner, but still good.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ey3VjXX9CTwyY-KXysbBUw", "review_id": "UU1EnpSuPUhLbfkZAWcvqw", "text": "Definitely has some menu items that you can't get anywhere else. The atmosphere is a bit weird, but pretty solid Thai food. \n\nI would have given it 3 stars, but they have a beer called PHUKET. I laughed my a$$ off at that. \n\n\"Cry two tears in a bucket, Phuket\"!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P7Zcg73x8FzszGEiC9YPfw", "review_id": "0n7JGJcWWIfP8GzgCbxOwQ", "text": "I will definitely come back to this place when am craving for good pad thai. I have to say so far the best in phoenix.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jmfjq2QR2PmMBl7NOy2z9Q", "review_id": "6EP09uNO3iF6w7qO0qifQA", "text": "The best Thai in the Phoenix...  This place could hang with the best in the country.  Highly recommend the salad rolls and boat.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VCK3eQKToEkmu8jdSEbTwQ", "review_id": "NfNam_F-Fx7uJkTYEKe1eA", "text": "I adore this restaurant. I just love it. I've eaten here more than a dozen times. It's a shame I haven't gotten around to writing any reviews. So here I go!\n\nGood to be able to see the kitchen. Not the cleanest in the world, but it certainly doesn't scare me off. The head chef/owner NEVER takes any days off. He's always there, cooking up a frenzy. I admire his work ethic.\n\nThe food is amazing. Love the Dragon Eggs (crispy) for the appetizer. Their Galee Gai is simply delicious. Their awesome soup Tom Yum Gai is worthy of an award. \n\nYou can go anywhere you want on this menu and you won't make any wrong turns.\n\nThe ONLY comment (note that it's not a complaint) is that some of their servers do not have full command of the English language. Knowing that they emigrated from Thailand and seeing their extremely cheerful disposition just makes everything ok. Just speak slowly and be understanding: they are, after all, in a big and strange country. If you happen to have the same server I had, just smile and be nice. You'll be justly rewarded! \n\nThis restaurant sets the standard of service, food quality and overall experience. I cannot wait to go back.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "XqMkm-DD9VsdcKx2YVGhSA", "review_id": "e5F9Mfil7Na1h9N3B9DHJQ", "text": "(Lyrics - Survivor - Eye of the Tiger)\n\nRisin' up, back on the street\nDid my time at work, took my chances\nWent the distance\nNow I'm back from my meetings\nJust a man and his hunger for some Thai\n\nSo many times, it happens too fast\nYou trade your passion for quick bite\nDon't lose your taste on the heat of the spice\nYou must fight just to keep them alive\n\nIt's the food of the Wild Thaiger\nIt's the scent of the spice\nRisin' up to the challenge\nOf our belly\nAnd the Yelper known for his song\nOrders his plate always right\nAnd he's reviewing with his\nEye on the Wild Thaiger\n\n\nWild Thaiger is locally own family restaurant located around the downtown area of Phoenix.  Chef and owner Olashawn Hasadinratana-Weaver brings the traditional flare of Thai food to modern day Phoenix.  Wild Thaiger has had many TV personalities visit the place, but also celebrities that come by PHX.  I know because of the pictures posted in the back wall - haha!  Decorated with traditional Thai art; Wild Thaiger tries to emulate that Thailand feel along with your cuisine.  \n\nI've been here several times once for dinner and once for Happy Hour.  I'm a big fan of the fried noodles mainly Pad See Ew - Stir-fried fat noodles with your choice of protein; chicken, beef, or pork; and of course vegetables.  Seems pretty simple, but this dish packs a punch of aroma and spice.  It's usually fried in a garlic sauce and the amount of heat is based on how much you can handle.  I can't do the Thai spice I'll admit so I always do the medium.  In any case, Wild Thaiger deliveries with the Pad See Ew along with their traditional Pad Thai dish.  Another stir-fried noodle, but this one is with the skinny noodles and it's much sweeter.\n\nOverall, I would come here for Happy Hour because they have 1/2 off appetizers.  Their selection of Thai beer is always interesting something I think you need to try for you beer connoisseurs out there.  Service is always tops and the kitchen which is open for your viewing is spotless - Enjoy!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6Sh2FBp7NvBXFZbMhh8SdA", "review_id": "zsdoEXcvvhdhGwEhJ-4cOQ", "text": "Awesome!!! Great dish peanut chicken", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FvMQIP1lgOVLgBJnGxPbHw", "review_id": "MDD3ui73d7WRcfDWxundlA", "text": "Excellent food, great service, very friendly staff. \n\nHave dined here many times and have never been disappointed. The corn fritter appetizer is a real treat and should not be missed. \n\nThe food is just a notch below the Siam Orchid in Gilbert, but very good nonetheless.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pK09fc-R3ks7JYIt0GuZMQ", "review_id": "h8krTLoUZ6racn-UUwZWLQ", "text": "It's taken me many months to get around to writing this but I can't seem to stop thinking about it...so I'm compelled make this known by ALL who will read it. This restaurant to had decent Thai food and the service was just ok. That would have been fine had the waiter not taken the liberty of changing the amount of the tip I indicated on my Visa receipt. When I reviewed my statement online and discovered he had done that, I printed the statement and took it and the receipt (as proof) back to the restaurant to explain what happened to the manager. The manager refunded my entire tip in cash. Some would say that should have solved it, but for some reason the manager's reaction to the incident wasn't what I had hoped for. It felt more like he wanted me to simply go away with cash rather than regain my confidence as a customer. I went with what it felt like. Haven't been back and will likely NEVER return.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HJsSXFWaFXpZAVZnwtM5-w", "review_id": "j9_HP_Te9N75rVAH3gsIDA", "text": "The food was okay and the atmosphere was nice. Unfortunately the service was absolutely appalling. It took 30 minutes just for the waitress to take our drink order and another 30 for her to take our food order. She took even longer to collect the bill and run our card. We could see her chatting behind the counter with another employee. My boyfriend had to walk up to the counter to ask her to run our card as we had been waiting for so long. Considering there was only one other table in the whole restaurant this was ridiculous. Extremely disappointed with my experience and I will not be coming back.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0U6YfdxR2aw-_4vctk9eKA", "review_id": "968EuEMRHYDCWSGlpKIk9Q", "text": "Ive only been here once for dinner but I go alot for lunch, I work in the area. Its always fast, sometimes gets a little busy but Ive always been able to eat and get back to work in an hour. I usually get the yellow curry or pad thai. Its good food. Not spectacular thai by any means.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VCK3eQKToEkmu8jdSEbTwQ", "review_id": "6fWapeLtEb9Jqbo3rzyGcg", "text": "Yet another phenomenal meal. Had the Dragon Eggz which were tangy as ever. Also tried the Turtle Island Crab, which is literally a deconstructed won ton. Just brilliant. And the perfect thing to have during the awful Phoenix summer!\n\nFor dinner I ordered the Temple of Fire, and they weren't joking. It would be nice if they wouldn't pound the chicken flat as a pancake, though! Cook the whole thing and cut it up, instead! Pounding a chicken flat makes it tough. \n\nThe service was stellar as always. Our server was cheerful, and on point.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "D30Zx1lFfgOPsFJDA5WgTA", "review_id": "FC8vdEuo_4Fg62uiQ7Gowg", "text": "Finally, I had a chance to try the Pad Thai. This is the best I've ever had: loaded with lots of sauce, so very peanutty, sweet and salty at the same time. And it had tons of fresh bean sprouts, cabbage, and cilantro that is great when mixed in with the hot noodles. I will definitely order this dish again, but just wished that there were more than just 2 shrimp in it.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CAtM2DeMIRLkzDg5XyCdMA", "review_id": "puFqSRRYhVtWMOs-oQTg8w", "text": "Wow! The smell got me from the moment my dining partner and I entered. I could just tell things were \"right\" about this place. Then we saw the plates walk by..and the plates in front of the seated diners. I've paid a lot for smaller plates in the past. These plates could feed an army, and they are stacked with fresh cilantro, sprouts and frisee' beets. Truly a gorgeous spectacle of food.\n\nWe could not believe the cheap price, too...$9 for the pad thai. It was THE BEST pad Thai we've ever tasted, and we've had it all over the country. Because the place was packed on a Tuesday afternoon lunch rush we were seated at the bar and served right away.\n\nI had the Thai iced coffee, served elegantly in a tall ice-filled glass. Strong and sweet. My dining partner had tea served in a French press. We had a soup starter (the broth was perfection), shared a plate of fresh spring rolls, which are the best I've had since I ate them for the first time in 1985 at Arc En Ciel in Garland, TX, because Wild Thaiger uses mint leaves--the only way to do them in my book. They were not only delicious, and were accompanied by an exquisite peanut/citrus blend sauce with hints of anise...they were plated beautifully. Served two for $9.\n\nThe place is smallish....four booths and the rest tables, with a few  cafe height two-tops lining the hallway toward the bathrooms in the back that were obviously added out of necessity. The bar over looks an open kitchen where the owner/head chef prepares food next to assistant chefs. It is a show in itself.\n\nPhotos line the walls near the bathrooms and some of them are impressive--the head chef with some local celebrities and one with Steven Seagal. What were most impressive to us are the photos of their annual celebrations. Brightly costumed servers and performers...We want to know when these take place!\n\nIf you love Thai...GO THERE!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-Fc2l6BV2zTKnyRqT5b5mw", "review_id": "y2os2M056p9R1OUbGOBZqQ", "text": "This place is amazing. A friend brought me here when I was visiting from out of town and I was really impressed. This may be my new favorite Thai food place. They have a ton of creative options on the menu that look delicious. When I told the waiter I was a vegetarian, he said that they could make 90% of things vegetarian. I asked whether that included using beef broth and fish sauce and he clarified that they use vegetarian broth and a veggie substitute for the fish sauce for all of the veggie dishes. Amazing! I got a delicious noodle dish that I'm now craving again. My friend got peanut chicken and sticky rice with mango, both of which looked delicious. I would definitely recommend this place.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QEy_xoEcmL0y6N8YLPUhCw", "review_id": "uKftG7AZaaCTngUb4SY-fw", "text": "I've always been a fan of Wild Thaiger.  It's location is great, right off the light rail on Central in Midtown.  On my quests for eating in some of my favorite places before I leave Phoenix, I met a good friend for dinner here last night. The food was wonderful as always, but one think last night stuck out.  When we arrived, we waited at the hostess station for probable 3 minutes before we were greeted.  Very odd.  Then when we were seated, another 4 minutes later before someone came over to take our drink order. A person who wasn't even our server.  Now when our server did come over, he was very attentive for the rest of the evening and the service was excellent. \n\nWe started with the Freshie Rolls. YUM.  These fresh \"Vietnamese type\" rolls were so yummy and for sure stand up to their name \"fresh\".   They came with a wonderful spicy peanut sauce.  I had the Pad Thai.  Thin rice noodles prepared with chicken, shrimp, and tofu topped with fresh sprouts, and crushed peanuts.  As always it was delicious and plentiful.\nIf you're in the area and want great Thai, give them a try.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kW8JIqJ3gInTDdGTQgkg7w", "review_id": "nBH1Pu7vEbMwU6bY5P8QNQ", "text": "Consistently the BEST Thai food in Phoenix!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "unZW1W10KirxTiGPCioizA", "review_id": "a4QVBxuiVF1A95nHCf8mgg", "text": "The lunch menu is perfect. They are fast for a sit down restaurant and very helpful. I love the pad thai. My daughter loves that they make octopus hot dogs. I have never eaten here besides for lunch but I think it would be a good place to stop as well.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hn_DclKLzdxABRGGAuqKgg", "review_id": "WclaYH6PvKJfsbx6R2Kscg", "text": "Weak 4. Very pretty restaurant, nice staff and ample parking space behind the restaurant. The sake cosmo is really good. The freshie rolls are excellent - I love the chicken and shrimp combo, the fresh mint, and the delicious peanut sauce. I thought the Kao Pad Jay was really good - the tofu was cooked well, and the rice was really rich and delicious. The vegetables in the dish were room temperature and cooler relative to the rice, so I'm wondering if they used frozen veggies rather than fresh (or maybe a combo). Good, but not sure I would get it again. The pad thai was yummy and beautifully plated. I can see myself coming back.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WXPI32BFeXmLnqnOW0926Q", "review_id": "sMZfET0_iEVArhQcqSpzjw", "text": "The food is awesome and the decor is great.  I've eaten here a few times and never been disappointed.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JkyvCg99SMdfS6OZv2P3RQ", "review_id": "22uN6r8jiv0RdXaqGkyVhw", "text": "Busy at lunch, but this place is awesome.  Great selection but could do better on the service and speed during lunch hour. \n\nDragon Eggs for appetizer was good. \nI had the catfish with a 1 pepper spice level and it was awesome.\nSister said it was the best fried rice she's had in a long time. \n\nCheck it out but go on off hours.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7geT4TAPqDBYw3X8iAKjjA", "review_id": "4JSYvB7aP-iXljgn3iR5lg", "text": "Wow... Loved this place.  When I walked in and saw the menu, I didn't know what to get.  I've had some great Thai food in California so I was craving something good.\n\nI really wanted a shrimp entree, but they only had seafood entrees.  I asked our waiter, Nathan, who was very pleasant, and he had a great suggestion.  He was able to customize a dish for me that I loved.  Fried shrimp with yellow curry, Thai vegetables, and jasmine rice.  He called it Crispy SH M.K.  No idea what that means but when I return that's how I'm supposed to order it.  The vegetables consisted of eggplant, Thai pumpkin, and green beans.  It was spicy, but I loved it.\n\nFor an appetizer, we had the satay sampler with shrimp, beef, and chicken. The satay sauce was delicious.  And, of course, a glass of Thai iced tea.\n\nPrices were very reasonable and the portions were large - about $45 for two entrees, drinks, and an appetizer.  Can't wait to go back!!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WwtPIz6yNEY2LAo0jfvHxw", "review_id": "XqBM_ETxu8xMHM2xSkE7Hg", "text": "Food: 4.5 stars.  Service: 2.5 stars.  Excellent food, decor and presentation.  Seafood panang curry includes jumbo shrimp, oysters, scallops and squid; it does not come with enough rice though for the curry.  Mediocre service.  I really want to give this place 4-5 stars, but the long wait (even on a busy Saturday night) ruins the whole dining experience for hungry people.  We had to wait 45min for our seafood panang curry and pad thai while the table next to us that seated 10min after us got their appetizer, soup and main dish before us.  One waiter seemed to be doing everything from being in the kitchen to serving food to asking how things are and working the cash register (he was awesome!).  Hostess at the front door did not have any personality at all, and didn't say anything or come by throughout the night.  Another waiter only came by once to fill our water, and that was when we were almost done with our meal.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z05fLO8I6bE9K6R7mODZdA", "review_id": "hKrnnjk1I0M1v7Z7cqff-Q", "text": "Best Tom Kha Gai ever ever! I've eaten almost everything here and it is all top of the line. Excellent service too. The owner is so committed to the cuisine being authentic she has her own kaffir lime tree at home to harvest the leaves.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OwL4lMpzh_x2lfQGa-12wA", "review_id": "6IMpaKDEKex9GR5M97H3aQ", "text": "Dragon balls-deep fried shumai type appetizer. The solid pork shrimp filling reminded me of a super mashed meat formed into a ball. I didn't see what everyone thought was so special. \n\nTilapia with green curry- 5 stars. Excellent pieces of tilapia, crisp not super greasy crust. Intricate curry ingredients but not sure if the green curry paste was home made, I think it's the canned variety.\n\nDessert pancake/roti- 1 star, frozen Malaysian parathas which were undercooked and doughy. I was disappointed as this dessert is rare to come by at Thai restaurants in the US", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_cfkppu33JhdiZknBSM50A", "review_id": "kV4MR_kWSiB9yBpxcT77jg", "text": "The pad thai here is the best I've had from any thai place in AZ.  I also like the beef pangang.  Good service and excellent food.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mR7LQurf_awsKqDK46NRew", "review_id": "Dms5PSd3Er6TCOna6XwROw", "text": "Every time I've been to Wild Thaiger the food has been amazing, and last night was no different. My friend and I went to check out the \"Wine Down Wednesday\" special, which means you can get any international wines for only $5 per glass (this is a great deal as they have some pretty awesome wines). \n\nAs for food last night, we shared an app and entree. We started with the Island Crab, which is a crispy shell with crab meat on top - like a deconstructed wonton type of thing, only better! I love the fact that you can see and taste huge delicious chunks of crab, instead of the typical 95% cream cheese filling in most crab wontons. Awesome. For our 'entree' we had a special for the evening that was Thai Sausage and vegetables. It was yummy, and I was even afraid to 'dive in' because the presentation was gorgeous! \n\nIn previous experiences here I've had Pad Thai, Holy Basil Chicken, Peanut Passion and Beef Mangone. All of them were awesome, beautifully presented and my personal favorite... tasted FRESH! I love that every time I've been here the food has been consistently awesome. Fresh flavors, enough spice to taste (you can pick your level on most items), great flavor combos without going overboard - I like that you can taste all the different ingredients instead of having them masked by one or two overpowering flavors. \n\nLast night I had the privilege of meeting the owner, Olashawn. She's an awesome woman with a passion for what she does, and one of the most down-to-earth people I've ever met. If you go in, make sure to give her a wave, you'll see her behind the counter and behind the line, cooking and working just as hard if not harder then everyone else.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jN-i_779Dtrl6fw1Tf1Avw", "review_id": "_Wghlk6x5fbXmy8Q6ob-Ng", "text": "I had lunch here 3 days ago and ordered yellow curry. It was very good and pretty spicy which I really enjoyed. \n\nThe curry was so good I went back tonight and ordered it again. What I got had to be the blandest yellow curry I have ever had. The curry really needed salt and it had no heat whatsoever. Very disappointing. \n\nI realize any resturant can have an off night so I will try them again in hopes of getting what I got days before.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mCms7XUUggVVfqBuxcCgnQ", "review_id": "vDsdQUX8agF9kHAQvJv9Ww", "text": "Food was excellent, but we were a bit neglected on a slow Saturday night with the service. It might have been no dedicated hostess to greet and more of the attention was on waiting tables outside. There were only three couples inside including us. The food took awhile to come out and wife had sand in her broccoli for her entree. I would come back probably for a lunch instead of dinner to give it another chance.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ll-ILdELsRg-iZ5jSzB1vA", "review_id": "EVEt69EKCMvHbLKXkiPPUA", "text": "This was my first and last experience at Wild Thaiger and I will not be going back. Ever. The service was unacceptable. From the moment my friend and I entered the restaurant the experience was bad. In hindsight, I should have walked out after our issues with the hostess. She repeatedly asked us where we would like to sit, or how many people were in our party, and then she would walk away while we answered or disregard that we had answered her at all. It was like she was incapable of absorbing information. We finally got seated. The table behind us very loudly cancelled their order paid for their drinks and left stating that the service taking too long. The writing was on the wall. At first, I felt like those people were incredibly rude, but now I wish that I had left too rather than enduring a total lack of service. \nIt took a long time for us to get water or our drinks. We ordered an appetizer at the same time as our drinks, the appetizer took 45 minutes to arrive, the waiter forgot that we had ordered anything at all, came back to the table to confirm the appetizer TWICE and still brought us the wrong item and then had the nerve to charge us for it! I asked for menu suggestions, the waiter just stared at me blankly. I asked if I could have steamed rice rather than fried, he said that was impossible to change. Impossible. Eventually our entrees came, I ordered soup, it wasn't good. He brought out a teacup for me to use as my soup bowl. It was almost impossible to manage. Then our check came, he overcharged us. I didn't dispute anything because I just wanted to leave. I paid in cash, he shorted me five dollars. I called that his tip, and left. \nThe restaurant was not busy, it was typical for a Wednesday night. There is no excuse for their wait times or rudeness. I found the menu to be limiting, and the items lacked enough description. I will never go back. I have no idea how it had such good reviews.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0Lb52HcBHEhXLGme1hv8Ew", "review_id": "EeAO4_kZ2-Uf-pT7-ApZog", "text": "Wild Thaiger celebrated its 10th year anniversary this weekend!  This is a neighborhood restaurarnt with first class food.  The chef and owner consistently refreshes the menu to great delight!  You will not be disappointed.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3uU_6L8GnFOHTsO4I3oedg", "review_id": "gsuZgZWuJpU8lo5zoOwGFw", "text": "Pad Thai & Springs rolls are pretty tasty! I can't say I was blown away, but it was definitely good. I order one single Spring Roll, and I guess they accidentally made it a full order (4 Spring Rolls)... Well they went ahead and just gave them to me for the price of one. Pretty sweet! It's the little things...", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "paCAbyBx5vJZsxaARxeblw", "review_id": "mdZhNTe6kmZteJ_Ma6EH7A", "text": "Really disappointed - place is not as good as it used to be.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RyzN2svTnlOGFcsj-z3ZUg", "review_id": "LitBnkoQ1VkHqmk4WyUmPw", "text": "I enjoyed my meal at this restaurant. If it were in Tucson I would get take out here regularly. I ordered the usual suspects panang curry and pad se-eiw. The flat noodles had a nice savory garlic sauce that had the right amount of sweetness. The panang curry had just the right amount of richness. The one thing I did not like was that they put the rice in the panang curry. I like my rice on the side, I don't like it drenched in the sauce before it even gets to the table.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ozqne8NX-a_B373ab5YE3Q", "review_id": "PqhHKFI3dGdl7rokftLBIA", "text": "This place was my very first Thai experience 5 years ago and it was delicious! We had one of the curries and it was the perfect balance of flavors. This place is what turned me on to Thai food being my favorite food. The restaurant itself is nice and their Thai iced tea was yummy. I wish the hours were better though.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jiYLfkJo6KPSwWwLRgLpvQ", "review_id": "6sj96QoZdQqg2j-dQ2ogmw", "text": "Nice restaurant, good service but food was okay.\n\nI'm not a huge Thai fan and am not an expert by any stretch. I have a few favorites and prefer flavor over spice/heat. The two dishes I had at Wild Thaiger were lacking in flavor. They had awesome aromas, but fell flat on the palate. The chicken in both dishes was rubbery and overcooked.\n\nHowever, this was a cute restaurant and the service was good. The patio was nice.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "viwgJKlFBMCw1n5SEEjAeA", "review_id": "pD51EGumvNSVs2hIAU2EkA", "text": "Great place and loved their panang beef curry. I haven't had such a flavorful panang curry in a long time!  Might go back again this week while I am still in town!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O6D7Qe4-wDZNU6LVxXIyHQ", "review_id": "7U3rBeq0xxZH-70G3Mxovw", "text": "I'm kind of biased as I love their peanut chicken and have for years. I haven't tried much else from their menu except the soup (which was also d'lish). My girlfriend tells me that their curry chicken is among the best she has ever had. I'll take her word for it as I hate curry.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "h-tj65TkEQe07Dh4RK6o4Q", "review_id": "BOLxOxqakFds8WmJVLWBZA", "text": "This is a review that has been delayed for awhile.\n\nI am from LA in California & let me say that I tried a lot of Thai food due to vast Thai restaurants available in LA. This restaurant by far have the best Thai food I have ever had.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JWEVvmf4DMaZbLZNk_1dMA", "review_id": "jVXdE5-pZsmCtC0TclZmqQ", "text": "There is nothing here, not the food, not the service, not the \"ambiance\", that's worth the inexplicable and inexcusable wait for food to be delivered when the place is half empty to begin with.  I'm done.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wUEp87FqOB9ew27Iz6zk_w", "review_id": "WKp-MzGP6Wa8J8eBfDyzCA", "text": "Ordered takeout from here last night and was disappointed.  The portion size for the chicken curry was very small and I asked to add extra vegetables to the curry (bc otherwise it only comes with potatoes and onions) and didn't see that they had added any.  The amount of rice they provided with the curry was also teeny tiny.  On top of that, a takeout order takes 35 minutes (I ordered at 5:20 pm, not a peak time).  Also they were out of mango for their sticky rice and didn't have any alternatives like custard or anything to serve with the sticky rice.  Meh, never ordering takeout from here again.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "PhmXSW7HSwCJqbOSIsbB7g", "review_id": "nKIsULORAbNf6KnblnFuGw", "text": "Seriously the BEST Pad Thai I have ever had!  It was so fresh and had awesome veggies in it! I even tried my sons Curry and the chicken fried rice! Impressive! \nI can not wait to to go back! I was bummed it took so long but then I realized it was worth the wait!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "0dgQa81w5it1PMpGpC_L0A", "review_id": "LZzqMXsGmsx32JhJfbMYOA", "text": "We definitely weren't the easiest group, and I really appreciated the great service that we had last night.  Our party arrived noisily- 3 adults and 4 rather rambunctious kids. We asked to sit on their lovely, heated patio, but quickly realized that the kids were not going to be agreeable for a nice meal... so we opted to place an order to go. My son and I shared the yellow chicken curry and pad Thai. Both were fresh and flavorful with just the right amount of heat. You know it is good when a seven-year old asks for a third helping! I only wish there had been more rice... I have leftover curry to eat and we finished the rice last night! I'll be back for sure!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "hnzx7Q7IWq5EDVe0yjKK8w", "review_id": "FUzf1p7CY8xeqRMdOfaYkw", "text": "\"Totally a fan\"\n\nWe happened upon this place in search of a new place to have dinner as a team. Between the corn fritters, pad thai, spring rolls with chicken, and a few other tasty items, there is something for everyone! I love watching the chef(s) in this small open kitchen. He literally takes out every bad noodle to ensure perfection for each plate. What does this translate to -- really slow service on your entrees but goodness when received.\n\nWe've been back at least 3 times in 3 weeks. That says a lot. Just be patient with your food and overall service (-1 star).", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CEdwSBxFgivIruZRxhTNZw", "review_id": "gBmHFS66Sx9zpPgl6cGQWw", "text": "The Pad Thai Tofu with Vegetables was so delicious and generous in portion size. I am so glad my husband and I decided to eat here. After trying many other Thai restaurants in the area it's nice to find one that knows how to actually make the dish. Awesome food, terrific service and a overall wonderfully satisfying experience!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XxDif_HRn_5_wyA2-Wk7Mg", "review_id": "pEAeBhFhsC_eEJzFCzVOdA", "text": "This place was a favorite spot of mine whenever me and my coworkers needed a good Thai meal.  Centrally located, parking always available, and the atmosphere is so relaxed.  I tend to go straight for the Pad Thai (which is a great choice here - you will not be able to eat the entire thing in one sitting, even the lunch portion), but everything else I get I enjoy as well.  The one thing that I would watch out for is time constraint.  My coworkers and I used to work right by the restaurant and were a little more flexible with our lunch hour.  However, sometimes I did have to wait a little longer than I felt I should for my food (although they may have just been very busy those few times).  All in all, a good grub spot!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KDvtUgXXjQrzRVZgQ8ZIrQ", "review_id": "tMYk7MZL3LmztPq_j8ErMQ", "text": "BEST Thai food! They must teleport the food from Thailand because the meals here are amazing. The yellow curry chicken and pad Thai are full flavored meals needing no condiments added. The service is great but get there before the lunch rush as this place is full by noon.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "aaHyqSTcpdkismEP0bj0rQ", "review_id": "YojcX8d12Dre3SKiEpWCIQ", "text": "I've gotta say, not super impressed. The spot is cute and the food is ok. I got the chicken pad Thai and spring rolls. Spring rolls were kind of soggy. The pad Thai was good though. Really flavorful. Could have done without all the cilantro and garnishment. I prefer Thai Basil.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2JelnbQWLLw8oH0p8dNO_g", "review_id": "kUQEWRQbxKev1RarZabaDg", "text": "Wow what a great flavor for the dishes we had it was nearly impossible to stop eating even after our belly was completely full. The waiter was really great as well knew the food and had been there since the place opened. He gave is great recommendations all super delish. It was a really positive experience we will go back!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VuZXT6oI2JwW15xTm7OtVA", "review_id": "6xlj5KlB_s8TnaNMtdj7gg", "text": "Excellent Thai food! A must-visit place form those who love Asian food. Food is superb. Service is excellent, and the prices are VERY reasonable. Hope they open more locations in the valley!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vEbn3V_Q4L5dLig5fTxTRA", "review_id": "6wRJtHhvQsS6vOse466_3w", "text": "Best food, best service, great prices!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y3sOyQUiwL_dV38H652dfw", "review_id": "2dLT6TPXYSvjqJHVsFbCoQ", "text": "We arrived at Wild Thaiger on a Friday night at 5:45. The restaurant was busy but there were 3 empty tables and one group of 3 before us that was waiting in the outside patio area. The hostess was nowhere to be seen. About 5 minutes later, she shows up and takes down our names and tells us it will be about 10 minutes for a table for two. We're fine with that so we agree to wait inside the restaurant as it was pretty cold outside. Ten minutes pass. The group of 3 before us is still waiting and the 3 empty tables are still empty. In the meantime, about 5 other groups of people have come in after us and put their names down for tables. The hostess disappears again at 6pm. I noticed this because I looked at my phone and the 10 minute wait was now 15 and the group before us still had not been seated. About 5 minutes later, the hostess comes back to seat the group of 3 and disappears again. Two couples come into the the restaurant and after waiting 5 minutes at the hostess station, one of the couples walks to the back, hoping to get someone's attention so they  can put their name down for a table. We watched them stand there for 5 minutes and then walk out of the restaurant. 6:15. No sign of the hostess. Other people have arrived and walked out as well. We see the hostess clear a table and then bring to go boxes to a table and walk right by us. She doesn't make eye contact, she doesn't apologize, she doesn't tell us it will be just a few minutes. In fact, she scurries away so quickly, she doesn't hear us when we say \"Excuse me, miss?\" to get her attention to find out how much longer it will be. Most of the people who were in the restaurant when we arrived are now finishing their meals. It's 6:25 and the hostess has been away from her station for 25 minutes. Our 10 minute wait was 40 standing up without so much as an apology or offer of water or a drink while we waited. We decided to leave and as we walked out, wished the 6 groups of people behind us \"good luck\". Maybe they'd get one of the still empty tables. \n\nThe front of the house is EVERYTHING in the restaurant world. That girl probably just cost the restaurant thousands in future business. I've heard great things about the food but I'll never go back.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "P7Zcg73x8FzszGEiC9YPfw", "review_id": "RGSH3w_XmM6Q4xbzRzzY9w", "text": "I was eager to come back for the pad thai. I review this place ten months ago and was impressed with their pad thai with chicken and shrimp. It seem the pricing has change this time, for shrimp, it is now $3 extra. alright, that's fine. when the dish came out, I was so disappointed. I didn't even see any shrimps and when I did find them, there was only 2!!! $3 extra for two shrimps! the presentation of the dish and taste was not the same and portion was smaller. did they have new chef or new owner? will not come back to this place", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hwfM2QvjjmF72KFA8At44w", "review_id": "xN9IerIPIbDFiDVegL1RiA", "text": "Read the reviews ... and agree with most of what I have seen - food is great - service is slow - but - not painfully slow for us.  We were seated right away and received our drinks.  Food was a little slow - but they had a LARGE table - I'm sure that stressed their resources a bit.  We used the time to catch up - so all is good.   I'd much rather receive fresh, hot, tasty food than something thrown together in a hurry just to meet a speed need.  You can tell by watching the kitchen that each dish is cooked to order.  \n\nTwo of us ordered the Pad Thai, one a beef salad, and the other a peanut chicken dish.  EVERYONE was pleased with their selection.  I like mine a little spicier - and the condiment jars provided just what I wanted.  We also shared the Island Crab appetizer - and ordered a second!  \n\nJust like Arnold... I'll be back!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zdt7NoBrP4JB-HG1n7IYGA", "review_id": "KnH1jCw8GZVvTrdyKBgb6g", "text": "We spent 20 minutes here tonight waiting to be sat only to walk out...\n\nWe were told it would be about 15 mins. We waited patiently at the hostess stand, while a seemingly harried and unorganized staff ran around between the indoor and outdoor spaces. Various tables were empty and not being bussed, and another table was actually cleaned and ready. No clue what was going on...there was no one at the hostess stand, no apparent 'leader' to be seen. \n\nHoping it was just an off night...when I return to give them a second chance I still update my review", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hi7VohxSS5OBt98w4j8t4A", "review_id": "p1cMEorLRNy5e-21T_6DiQ", "text": "Mouthwatering food.\n\nI have been here a few times, as it is walking distance from my office. \n\nThe first time I ordered the vegetarian panang curry. Delicious and spicy. My only issue is I was sweating profusely on the walk back to the office. \n\nThe last couple times I ordered the veggie pad thai. So scrumptious! They plate it beautifully. They use a good variety of fresh veggies... not just the standard broccoli and carrots. Lots of zucchini and cauliflower. Yum. The sauce has a lot of fresh garlic. It is so delectable. May be the best pad thai I have had in Phoenix.\n\nService is prompt and friendly. For lunch I am in and out under 40 minutes. They keep the fresh iced tea flowing...\n\nI can't help but growl when co-workers ask me where I ate for lunch. \"Wild Thaiger... rowl!\"", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g62dADYYZxtqIyDbyC4IdQ", "review_id": "Hx3FEunUWcQw29g76XIZ6g", "text": "Got an order to go and it wasn't bad but it was just a basic meal.  Got the Freshie Roll and Green Curry with extra vegetables.  The green curry did have a good spice to it, but that was pretty much the only thing that stood out for the dish.  The Freshie Roll was very good and the peanut sauce was great!  \n\nI had seen all the reviews about service being slow, which is why I opted to order to go.  The order was placed and filled and I was back in the car within less than 15 minutes.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 10, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "F6QsMoJdvtohlbnST-fDyQ", "review_id": "uaQy7YvLkrDzIAZj-6Rk3A", "text": "This is it! This still stands as my most favorite Thai Restaurant ever! I love the food here. Plus, the minute you walk in the wonderful smell of all the spices is so warm and inviting. It is cosey in here and romantic ,smells great, and has great service. So it is a win, win all the way around.\nEverything I have ever tried here has been delicious,but my favorite is still the Yellow Chicken Curry.\nLots of parking in the back, right next door to Durant's on Central.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fJ_FMbSeNm9wVOOODRDNBw", "review_id": "KLe80o8qTCBKC_UpZ0tPOw", "text": "IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT... \nDon't expect customer service! Don't expect them to answer the phone if they're busy during normal Business hours. They won't! And they won't apologize for it either! \n\nI, along with my co-workers wanted to place over 9 food orders for pick up. After several attempts to call and place our order, Wild Thaiger never picked up their phone. So I drove a few miles to place the order in person only to be told that there was a TWO-HOUR take out waiting time! I wish someone would have picked up the phone at Wild Thaiger instead of wasting my gas and time. \n\nJUST A LITTLE ADVICE Wild Thaiger, ALL your phone-in customer orders deserve the same respect and assistance as your dine-in customers! If you can't handle the heat, then get out of the kitchen! \n\nMy office and I will be taking our business to Thai Hut and Thai Basil!! Maybe that'll help alleviate some of your stress, Wild Thaiger.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VbB1UwOTvGA6ntSDK-7fpQ", "review_id": "vOIp1bQ1HTFFxpEileGbzg", "text": "Amazing everything. The crab wontons were  delicious. Everything was homemade and tasted great.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5WCmTakHXfDQXW4D6hUKBg", "review_id": "QTUeO4Eul_l0l5tJ5aThXw", "text": "Overrated. Service was slow, food was mediocre and a bit pricey for the service/food you get. I had satay chicken and the meat was dry and the sauce was crumbly. Then I ordered the pad-see-ew and it was super salty.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hIaNop5Vxu2iAP01WHcXzA", "review_id": "T4jykBdQ0X2bRBJLsBDGrw", "text": "Quick service, great food at a very reasonable price. Great place for a lunch break from work. Also have a nice patio to eat on.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_cfkppu33JhdiZknBSM50A", "review_id": "oJvEkUfCHjekadcntt6JtQ", "text": "Still my favorite Pad Thai in Arizona.  I normally just get pad thai from any thai place I visit but my friends got me to try the beef panang and it is really excellent.  I love this place.  The wait for your food can be long at lunch but its worth it.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ye7i7pKLn7j26-M93J0DUA", "review_id": "GKy0NQ1VMEbLFD6izq73bg", "text": "Good Thai food is hard to find.\n\nYou've found it here!\n\nI went here for lunch today and was blown away. I feel like I've been to so many places around the valley and just haven't found one that I like. I found this place on a whim and decided to try it out. I'm vegan so it's hard for me to find places where I can eat anything. This place had multiple options and everything I tasted was good. I had the Tofu Veggie Pansang. It was delightfully spicy and the tofu was cooked perfectly. My friend had the pad thai and was equally as impressed.\n\nThey had good lunch specials and delicious Iced Tea.\n\nI will be going back here again.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "G6spp--JFW-7TZ9-r0AWUQ", "review_id": "Ypgt2s5AzRsRpnD-9_mN0g", "text": "Food was good but soup wasn't hot.  Service was incredibly slow even though no one was in the restaurant but a couple other two tops.  I'd come back but try a different server next time.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "teyujEC0Kdu7DC1b-LQ6lA", "review_id": "40wiDB1ln0ekOkuZQq0bJw", "text": "Probably the best yellow curry and pad Thai anywhere in the Phoenix area. The coconut ice cream was a nice, lite treat, too. Very friendly staff. When I went in, they seemed to know the regulars - which were quite a few.\n\nOne downside, seemed a little pricier than most other Thai restaurants, but worth it.\n\nDefinitely going back.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oPdiRxvPm0Q3Fg2onwmNsA", "review_id": "htMqoFPH5wbMtSmmyFkAlg", "text": "Good but not as amazing as good Thai cuisine can be - Felt it was a little heavy", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cc-NjTz637u7EtFd83dn_w", "review_id": "hvJUoHkDGqpTTj7WsKZFCQ", "text": "Eeeeee. Long yet important message to follow!!\n\nIf I was blind and If this place gave me the ability to see again.... Eeeeeehhhh I still wouldn't go back.\n\nThe first time I went, a few years back it was good. Good food! Then got take out and yeah, just well cooked good food. Nothing to write home about but still good. \n\nThis time... Wild tiger turned into wild sloth. Arguably just as cool in animal comparison but the tiger could, if he so chose to, rip apart the sloth with vigor. \n\nThe hostess was hard to find and inattentive. Se really wasn't present or rememberable. We sat down and ordered. Waters came out. Then our app. It was some roll thingy. It tasted like frozen shrimp wrapped in rice paper for 9 bux. Oh oh oh it tasted like the rolls you get at the sushi place in Safeway. Yea no thanks. Plus the waiter seemed to disappear. A while later the food was delivered. Hhmm. Pad Thai you say? Uh nope! Well if you call over cooked noodles shoved under a huge pile of cabbage pad Thai the yeaaa.. I guess. \nCurry you say.... Hmmm nope just over spiced over cooked and tasteless except for the over spice thing.., which is just down right confusing. \n\nThe waiter never came back to check on us. My lady dropped her eating utensil on the ground and I went inside to get another. Standing at the empty hostess station looking around....looking....still looking....oh oh hey  hostess can I have a.. She cuts me off. \"I'll be back\" denied!!!! By the drive by host from a terminator movie. \nWell waiting still. Find someone. Utensils. Cool. Thanks. Sorry to be a bother as a paying customer.   \nThen I sit back down. Take a few bites and realize everything tastes the same. Cold, over cooked and over spiced. \nSo in effort to try to salvage this meal I try to ask for some limes. Guess what... Shocker..... It took me getting up to find someone. Cool got em. Cool, great, not real limes. Just little ones, like the ones you use for Mexican food!! Wtf!!! \n\nAnyways. Forcing it down cuz I'm sick of the search party of two game that they have thrust upon us, the waiter still never came back. The lady bussing the tables cleared our stuff except for the untouched pad Thai. We actually tipped the bus lady she was nice and a very hard worker.\n\nStill\nWait\nIng\n\nOh wait I forgot the rules of the game.... I got up to search for the check. Yeaaaa! At what point do I win? And really what could the prize be?   Oh nothing. I guess you could say I win by not ever having to go back there. \n\nSad really. Was a good place. I understand running a place like this has challenges but no care was shown from beginning to end about the customer experience. Oh well except for the bus lady she was cool.... Maybe she should own the place? Winning! \n\nAnd I'm out!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bMm9rKcsG3XNMeooruwUCw", "review_id": "WN85DYi_x6NqYIqWVG8gqA", "text": "So good! Definitely going back.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t5EStHZ9ckQfXAgJdu5CMw", "review_id": "Zj0PpYZptRAekzUkHYW1-Q", "text": "Probably the best Thai food I have had in a while. The ambience was excellent for being in downtown Phoenix and the assortment of foods yummy!\n\nTried the corn fritters -- interesting dish with a sweet hint to it.  The spicy fried egg from the secret menu was capturing to admire -- but tasted okay -- too sweet for me.\n\nAs per recommendations from others I ordered the veg pad Thai and veg temple of fire fried rice.  Rice was delicious and pad Thai held up to its rating. All pad Thai lovers will appreciate its taste. I'm not a pad Thai person.\n\nAll in all good food and good experience!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HBDAxF617x932vi36hMfvw", "review_id": "gtl_vJwwkosIio7GUvfQ0w", "text": "Probably the best chicken pad thai I've ever had. I love thai food! But this is the first place I've experienced the pad thai spicy...and might I say, it is amazing! The house salad was pretty good for a salad. The mango with sticky rice hit the spot...and fulfilled my dessert craving. If I'm ever in town again, I'm definitely coming back here!!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OLIyXMJMFKGY45Qpu2mOKw", "review_id": "gxR05zwsP-D60vh5FLbomw", "text": "This is absolutely The best Thai restaurant anywhere!  I have had  these culinary  masterpieces since they first opened and can never get tired of all the  delicious  flavors  each dish has. From the  appetizers  ( Dragon Eggs) to the specialty dishes ( Pineapple Prawns) to the unbelievable desserts ( Lemon Ginger Cheasecake)  You  could NOT be disappointed ! Ola takes great pride in all her creations and  is usually always there  right along side  her gifted  team.  I could not end this review  without  giving  kudos to the talented wait staff  who are all  great but  I gotta give a special shout out to M & A  !", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2A_9Lg4OzOMZI81aT8b4GA", "review_id": "H_X-9XM2qKSUV7Ae2N2Hxg", "text": "Great food.  Slow service.  It would be 5 stars if the server was more attentive.  I arrived and waited at the hostess stand, beside the sign that read, wait to be seated!  Maybe waited 5 minutes or more.  The restaurant was mostly empty.  Only two other tables.  One server sitting at the bar eating.  One server working the two tables.  No hostess.  Sat down outside.  Nice patio.  But patio is an excuse I guess for server to disappear for 10 or more minutes at a time.  Whoosh...gone...not to be seen a gain for a long while.  Hmmm.  Drink order?  Appetizer? More water?  Improve this service and it could be 5 stars.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cRchlDY2o0wjUNiSfaa7EA", "review_id": "FoC8_lFdUx_2HA7cQFlMmQ", "text": "Went on a Friday night. The wait was reasonable, at least from an east coast point of view, 18 min, but I heard a few impatient comments from those around me. regional standards must apply. Table service was a bit slow, and she forgot to bring the appetizers that she had herself recommended. I reminded her after our entrees appeared, so they comp'd them reasonable. The Salmon was overcooked and dry, but the chicken dish was good. Seasoning seemed a bit light, the other flavors need to come through the heat. Drink refills were greatly delayed and resulted in lost sales for them and frustration for us.\nOver all, good food at an elevated price with moderate service. I would go back, but at off peak times to see if it is just volume which stresses the team there.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0gTYNejJgsBeOqMswERNeA", "review_id": "edy8n58bCK9A5AJnhvluPA", "text": "Really a 3.5 was the consensus between my husband and I...not really a 4 or a 3.  The cons- ambiance and size of curry entrees. The pro- flavor, I had the 24k and he had the beef.  Neither were very spicy (we love Thai hot) but the flavor very nice.\nWe agreed that in central phoenix we would suggest SaBai Modern in comparison.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nMHu8rkh1wkKn5Md0MzNHA", "review_id": "BDLVf2O4gCMjRlaIQd9Ong", "text": "First time at Wild Thaiger. Had lunch on a Saturday early afternoon with my wife and daughter. \nIt was 95 degrees but the patio was pleasant. We ordered Thai iced teas, which took a while to arrive. I don't think our waiter thought the patio was pleasant. \n\nMy wife ordered the GF Pad Thai, our daughter ordered the Tofu Curry and I got Dragon Eggs and Phuket Fantasea. Lunch arrived after 25 minutes, a bit long for lunch. \n\nThe Pad Thai was good. All the elements were served apart from each other, so you could mix ingredients as you wish - nice touch. The Curry and Fantasea were both good as well. \n\nThe prices were fairly steep though. My Dragon Eggs (dumplings) were $9 and the Phuket Fantasea was $18. All-in-all, the bill was $60+ plus tip. That's a pricey lunch, even for Thai food. \n\nI may try it again, going with less expensive dishes and hope for better service.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jOWBX40VZpr4u0dGqww59g", "review_id": "F3v-It7zu8CPhw088sUX0g", "text": "My husband and I have been frequenting Wild Thaiger for a few years. We have done both dine in and take out. Usually with a great experience. However in the last few months the service has deteriorated. Long wait times for a server to pay any attention to you making every meal feel long and drawn out. On our most recent visit this evening it took forever to be acknowledged when we walked in. After we were sat it took another 10 minutes before our server came over. Other than the slow service the food runner/ bus girl with a bad attitude had her pants riding so low that at first we could see her butt crack, later she was flaunting her thong. I'm pretty sure if I wanted a strip tease I would have gone to bandaids down the street, not wild Thaiger.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZozIY8FI83AldgAheMGRFQ", "review_id": "WNUnOUyuRhFlHjHo8BLTDQ", "text": "I actually want to get this place zero stars but that is not an option. I went here with my family my aunt and uncle words are from out-of-town and I had suggested this place because I have had the food there before and it was very good. We got to the restaurant at a decent time on a Monday night there was three other tables, we asked to down in one of the empty booths but she told us that we could not. That we had to wait. . We looked around and couldn't figure out why it was a 25 minute wait. We said okay we would like to sit down the bar and have a drink my uncle and aunt enjoy a nice glass of wine. The waitress who was very rude, told us that if we sat down at the bar to have a glass of wine that we cannot sit at a table. We looked to her completely confused she said that we could not dirty two areas of the restaurant. I couldn't believe what I was hearing! We said okay and could we sit at a table, that we will stay at for dinner,  we will understand if they couldn't get to us for the 25 minutes we can still sit and have a drink, she said no we have to stand there or sit on the bench waiting for a table for the 25 minutes or we cannot eat there!!!!  We left the restaurant and I will never return. I have now read the reviews how the service has sank. It's sad because it was a very enjoyable place at one time. Big fat F for this place.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OQ-SobAvdQm9rKlolRGvZg", "review_id": "ypvPo5cw89t49ZS-6siU9Q", "text": "I've been here a few times and each time was amazing! \nThe pad Thai is worth writing home about and the temple of fire has just the right amount if spice.\n\nNot only is the food, good it is also consistent. The service is friendly and never keeps you waiting too long!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2UPKuscn_Th2C72OSn7Z8Q", "review_id": "EWpZ3x6JsSBUOsaU5-iUyw", "text": "Not the best Thai food I have had, but not the worst.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pTzdWFmI3E01SaGcf4W3Ug", "review_id": "i8yF4kwdTQ6Z6tMgD0iJIA", "text": "I came in right when they opened. There was quite a line before they opened, and even once we got in it took a bit for us to get any sort of service. \n\nI ordered the Gaprao Gai. They really don't mess around with their heat level. Be careful! The dish itself was very tasty, and once the lunch rush calmed down service was wonderful (and constant enough to get my water filled up often).\n\nAll in all, tasty food, good service. If you are in the area it is worth a shot. Otherwise there are better Thai places around the valley (Chanpen comes to mind...).", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "l19PgiFDRML8TEEN1qxQUw", "text": "I cannot believe I haven't reviewed this place! I have been here a handful of times and each time it has been consistently good. My favorite item is the 24 K curry, which is a spicy green curry that features some delicious veggies (japanese eggplant that is melt in your mouth (probably the best eggplant I've ever had... I don't typically like eggplant), squash, and green beans). I usually add chicken and have more than enough food for two meals. Wild Thaiger has decent specials on some nights of the week for drinks (Mondays feature 5$ martinis). My only complaint about the Thaiger is that, unlike other Thai restaurants, they do not allow you to choose your spiciness level. I understand that some dishes may be better spicy or mild, but I would like to have the option available. I would say that Wild Thaiger is the best Thai food I have had in the downtown area and would recommend it.", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aom-4my104ueMEqRBf3log", "review_id": "6sF7XEy7PgaNvyOLBT5a1w", "text": "We went here for a second time with all 3 of our kids last night and it was a big hit. The first time was with just our daughter who was around 1 at the time. It was a pleasant experience with good service. Last night we brought my 9 year old step daughter who is the pickiest eater I have ever seen. She ordered a noodle dish with sweet soy sauce (she tried to get it without soy sauce but the waitress convinced us it would have no flavor). When it came she made a face but then tried it and loved it! I also had some and was very impressed. It had a lot of fresh veggies and a generous amount of chicken. The veggie spring rolls were also a hit with her and my now 2.5 year old and 9 month old. It was kid friendly. The Tom Kah soup was delicious (my fianc\u00e9's favorite!) and we split the ribs which fell of the bone and were so tender. The kids fried chicken meal was generous and both kids loved it. The vegetables were all fresh. And the waitress was sweet. We will come back!", "business_id": "KPoTixdjoJxSqRSEApSAGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "--VxRvXk3b8FwsSbC2Zpxw", "review_id": "KJWj2FmQgyLyyKAvue1QSA", "text": "This place rocks!! Yes, it costs more than a Supercuts ($21 for a haircut), but seriously, it's your hair! Pamper yourself and pay the extra $5! You will be treated to a prompt, precise, barber haircut, straight razor trim (complete with the heated foam) hot towel, aftershave, shoulder massage, TVs, pool table?! Why wouldn't you? Try them today! Getting married? $45 The Works for you and your groomsman. (cigar included)", "business_id": "OtDcALEX6-LfEOQE0QgHYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OHpIvtYgVhggDJZsWmC_dw", "review_id": "58W6q-rWyMYUtAsJJNechA", "text": "Best barbershop in the phoenix area.  Go to Vadim...he is like the michael jordan of cutting hair! 16 bucks and some change with a military discount. Straight razor lineup, hot shaving cream, hot towel, and a slightly awkward neck massage.  There are several tvs in there with man stations on...ie espn, as well as a clean decor with a fricken pool table! Go there...like, now!", "business_id": "OtDcALEX6-LfEOQE0QgHYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EQFM-n8T4mo67GxwLDbhPA", "review_id": "dZBikXjRAMDf2UyJHQoNGA", "text": "Vadim is a wonderful barber. He is eloquent on many topics, wine, sports, restaurants and life in general. Great conversation and quiet when he knows you want quiet. Try a face treatment and your day will be just fine.\nJohn Gatz", "business_id": "OtDcALEX6-LfEOQE0QgHYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lNy8SwuAyq4O2oosW-uGUQ", "review_id": "QwuVWF2G4Gem1iC4H7k-VA", "text": "First impressions were great.  It's clean, and pretty nice looking inside.  They have a pool table, which is pretty cool.  I wished the chairs that you wait in were a little more comfortable, but fortunately, I wasn't in them long, which is another plus.  They were quick to accommodate me as a walk in.\n\nThe hair cut started off good.  He was very detailed and took his time with it.  The conversation was good, and having ESPN on was another plus.  However, him taking his time, started to take too long.  I can appreciate attention to detail, but when the guy next to us knocks out 2 haircuts before mine is done, then I start to wonder.\n\nThe straight razor shave was a pretty unpleasant experience, though in fairness, I think it was due to my thick 2 day stubble, and he had to change the blade twice.  If you don't have a thick beard, and have had straight razor shaves before, then this would probably be for you.  He used a hot towel a few times, and really did what he could to make the experience good.\n\nOverall, it took an hour and a half for a shave & a haircut, which is a bit too long in my opinion.  Also, the next day after a shower, I noticed that the hair on the left side of the top of my head is slightly longer than the right side.  All that time he spent on my head, and it still came out uneven?\n\nOne more plus is that they offer a 20% discount if you have the Passport card.  So my $45 bill was $36.\n\nI will eventually give this place another shot, perhaps another location or another barber, but I will explore other options first to see if I find something better.", "business_id": "OtDcALEX6-LfEOQE0QgHYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4OW9AXAxMl2jiCmS3YBTLA", "review_id": "sTL6oxXC-kJ9PN2VKf4kkw", "text": "I usually go to another barbershop in the area. However, I needed to get a shave and a haircut last minute and they were the only one that was still open after 4pm on Saturday.\n\nDespite rolling in at 4:40, 20 minutes before they close, they had no problem taking me and never rushed the service. The haircut was one of the better ones I received, and the shave was done with a lot of care. \n\nGreat service, great atmosphere. I will probably return again.", "business_id": "OtDcALEX6-LfEOQE0QgHYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ntnjht9j3UDeJ3NzZIdtbw", "review_id": "KHvRRecjHwsaOP-7AfMYYg", "text": "My husband got the worst haircut ever today from Jackie. Right off the bat she started shaving his head too close and too high on the sides and then cut it way too short on top. When my husband said \"This isn't what I asked for\", Jackie's response was \"This how I normally do it\". No apology or effort to make it right, and then proceeded to charge full price. Will definitely never be back.", "business_id": "OtDcALEX6-LfEOQE0QgHYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fx1jNuoZjyn0t5g2KUeksw", "review_id": "JQCXiYUurFDCI3sv0SfObg", "text": "Holy cow! \n\nI just had a haircut and a shave, and the experience was awesome! The cut was very good ( as always), but the shave was incredible! It took about 45 minutes, and was as \"full service\" as you can get (straight razor, hot towels, clay mask, cold towels, shoulder massage after). \n\nYou owe it to yourself to give it a shot, guys!", "business_id": "OtDcALEX6-LfEOQE0QgHYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W1U9nIGjCy0ED-9Lt1qh2g", "review_id": "mX_uv0WswaxmsfzM2FMvEQ", "text": "Old school barber shop. Clean and cozy. Pool table. This place is busy, having an appointment is a a very good idea. Competitive pricing. Cesar is a very talented barber with superb customer service skills. One of the best cuts I have ever had, possibly the best. Highly recommended.", "business_id": "OtDcALEX6-LfEOQE0QgHYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kf_09LMiAX6jz4VFJ-hPbg", "review_id": "U-P_oXEFm5DVQhNQupcEvw", "text": "Love the old school barbershop feel and the staff is always friendly. Prices are great and they even give a $2 discount for father/son cut. I splurged for an extra $25 and got the shave/facial treatment. Holy cow, that was amazing. \n\nI grew up going to an old school barbershop and this has definitely became my spot since moving to Phoenix.", "business_id": "OtDcALEX6-LfEOQE0QgHYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Av2lz4oZowjjBabKWouFVA", "review_id": "POIc-yq0mhw9KC5pzYIv7w", "text": "Scheduled an appointment by phone on a Monday for Wednesday @ 4:30pm. Showed up 10 mins early told gentlemen I had an appointment, they said have a seat. Waited with others 20 mins past my appointment, another gentlemen was sat before me with an appt. I let them know mine was 20 mins ago. Guy looks me up. \"No, you're not in the system. I can book you for tomorrow,\".... The place was a mess, not picking up between customers, hair on floor, and the customer service was horrible so at that point I just left. I was going to get the whole deal for $70 and planned on making this my new spot. Guess not. Hopefully the other V's in the valley have a higher company standard than this one. Called the other chandler location immediately after leaving here and got a friendly older gentlemen who booked my appointment and even gave me the name of my barber for when I arrive. That's actual customer service!", "business_id": "OtDcALEX6-LfEOQE0QgHYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZC49A1K-if7KP8VJXoqELQ", "review_id": "FRpKGpQzC6-0-fYFRCFdFQ", "text": "We took my 2.5 year old grandson for a cut and he got the full treatment. Omar(?) did a great job working with our little one that wanted to get a big boy hair cut but was a little nervous. \n\nHe got to watch Sesame Street while the barber worked his magic. He then got a (warm) hot towel for his face and a little massage. It was perfect! \n\nGreat job V's.", "business_id": "OtDcALEX6-LfEOQE0QgHYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 7, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "GLzK3PsBTGl-1ky3t4wFNQ", "review_id": "w3VC85UesBVCoT-Xn5yqow", "text": "Ok, I hesitated writing a review of this place because I like that it's not busy, but I want the place to survive because I enjoy it so much. \n\nI hate gyms...I mean LOATHE them. From rude staff to unpleasant odors or creepy guys giving you longing looks while you're just trying to figure out which one of your friends with an advanced degree in engineering you can text to help you figure out how to get on a machine without having it rip your arm out of its socket because the staff is not going help you without paying for a personal trainer or because you don't look like you were already born on a nautilus machine. \n\nThis gym is everything but. I went in because of the great introductory special and a recommendation of a friend. We're both training to swim the SF Bay for the 2011 Sharkfest Alcatraz Swim, so we needed a pool. \n\nAs soon you walk in, the guy at the front desk treats you like you're an old buddy and cracks jokes like he is your best bar buddy. Awesome attitude. The place has never been overly crowded (even at peak hours right after work. I've never gone during the early morning or lunch hours).\n\nNo waits on the machines and they have plenty of them. No waiting in the pool and even when there is a water aerobics class, one lane is left open to due laps. Hot tub, sauna, and some inexplicable walk in dunking tub (see, I'm not a gym aficionado or else I would know what that thing is for).\n\nTowel service, locks, and even gym shorts available. (no more using that excuse that you can't work out today because you left your work out clothes at home...they have some to check out there.)\n\nEven the seemingly cranky old lady doing her water workout was nice and called me sweetie and asked if I was ok when I inadvertently let out a puppy like whimper as my shoulder blades decided they wanted to cede from the union of my body. Note to self....don't do a month of the P90X with a friend, think you're hot stuff and on your way to a gym bod and then jump in a pool to do a mile swim without stretching because you think you're all that now. Had it not been for Grandma Water Aerobics, I might still be at the far end of the pool trying to inch my way back to the stairs hoping that the water on my face hid the tears that were going start gushing any minute if I couldn't make it to the hot tub to get my back to stop seizing up.  (Thank you, unknown Water Aerobics lady. You turned a moment of shame into motivation. Oh yeah, I will out swim grandma next time!)\n\nThe place is in the basement of an office building next to the seemingly abandoned Chateaux on Central development. Central and....Encanto (?) \nYou can park on the street (careful of the meters) or use the garage. The gym validates. \n\nThere is a downstairs weight room (I haven't check it out yet as I because there is a free gym at my job.) Yes, I like this place so much, I am paying for a gym membership even though I have access to work out facilities for free in my own building....including free personal trainer....but instead I get in my car come 5pm and drive to a gym I pay for because this athletic club is worth it. \n\nI saw no young kids running around. The clientele seems to be early  30s and up, young urban professionals and some retirees who are just trying to stay healthy. No creepy people ogling you (which you may be looking for) and no rude gym bunnies laughing at you in your leotard on the treadmill....but really....you shouldn't have the leotard and hot pink leg warmers on anyway...it is 2010.  But hey, to each his own.", "business_id": "werWnE_3k8GYVaMuUcWw4g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "100Df1wcVrl9rJgB7EG6xw", "review_id": "c_WFxUioaxrrYTVN0b6jrA", "text": "This is a hard review to right.  Again, I wish Yelp had 1/2 stars because it this review would really be at 3.5 stars.  I have been to several gyms before (golds, 24 hr fitness, tangible) and the one thing I hated at all of them were the fact that they were always busy with people who seemed to have an intimidating aura.  This place isnt like that.  It is quite big and has pretty decent equipment.  I usually go workout with my trainer (Jesse) around 530 and we always are able to workout with no waiting for having to share machines.  They have a lane pool, jacuzzi and sauna rooms.  It kind of reminds me of the YMCA downtown Tucson.  The only problem that I have with the place is the smell in the men's locker room.  I dont know if it is because they are in the basement and the sewer pipes are old but man does it smell!  The membership is kinda pricey but it is close to my house so that saves on gas right?", "business_id": "werWnE_3k8GYVaMuUcWw4g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fXb9GE7B8OFDqkBr_V5wGg", "review_id": "Wws76VrmkUQfTkXMXujxKw", "text": "I began coming here in 2005 because it was the closest gym to where I was living at the time.  But even after I moved out of the area, I knew I had found \"my gym\" and I've never gone anywhere else since. Even after I moved to Chicago, when I come back to AZ for lengthy visits, I get a month to month membership here every time. \n\nI highly recommend giving CPSAC a try, especially if you're tired of the \"mainstream\" gyms or just want a better overall gym experience.  Plus they have a Cold Plunge which is getting harder and harder to find in a gym nowadays.  These people actually KNOW what they are doing and what muscle building and muscle building recovery is all about.  For my money, this is the best gym in town.", "business_id": "werWnE_3k8GYVaMuUcWw4g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E5qFR0RBQBoXx8FbrOkdbw", "review_id": "hsz4sKpkq79AbrlpYy8lMQ", "text": "Always clean and accommodating to any workout schedule.  I work near by so it is very convenient to go at lunch.\n\nGreat amenities, even a pool, and classes.  Wish there were a few more yoga classes or classes geared to those of us that are out of shape/beginners, but I'll get there.", "business_id": "werWnE_3k8GYVaMuUcWw4g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xdqZrsB4ZhxYX5hoW984jQ", "review_id": "u1s-0qA-FHnDJeE9X2cW2Q", "text": "I liked the NP and the doctor just fine. The NP was really friendly - very helpful! And took the time to make sure my questions were answered. The following appt I had was for a super minor surgical procedure and Dr Thompson was really nice really helpful very calming. I liked her a lot.\nThe thing that SERIOUSLY deters me from this place is the front desk! So not helpful, I dont think the girl at the front (same girl both times) looked up at me one time during her monotone, slightly irritated directions. \nSo.. As wonderful as the NP and the doctor are.. I want to feel comfortable and excited to walk into an office. And it just doesn't do it for me there.", "business_id": "1acmBPmmFDovVSHHzMrJ9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TMVr4sJ1yAQoaR4h_C_C7g", "review_id": "AccWAC3WPelqz5mTaWtvMQ", "text": "(This is the first time I felt the need to voice my opinion on yelp and this being such a personal matter, I hope it is useful to future women in my shoes).....As a first time expecting mom, this office has catered to all my obscure worries and fears with care. Always making me feel at ease and answering my questions to fulfillment. I had the unpleasant event of waking up with a kidney stone at 3 a.m. To make matters worse, try typing in \"contracting lower back pain, third trimester pregnancy,\" on the web, instant scare considering I am only 29 weeks. I  called the after hours number and my call was returned by Laura, literally within two minutes. She calmly instructed me to go down to maternal triage at my hospital. I was greeted by Dr. Thompson, who just so happened to be hanging out at the hospital at 4 am, and treated within 45 minutes of making my first call.  This experience alone makes me feel confident when I go into labor this Sept, I know I will have the support of the team as promised. That right there takes a load off my shoulders and gives me the opportunity to enjoy the last few months of pregnancy. \n\nFurthermore, all my appointments have been pleasant and timely, their follow-up is reliable, and the staff is very friendly. Reading another review regarding the lady at the front desk... Don't let her fool you. She is a sweetheart and you will grow to like her. Not being chatty Cathy doesn't mean she isn't helpful or good at her job. \n\nMoral of my review: They have done an excellent job handling a high-matainance, over-reacting, scared to pieces, mom-to-be. And I couldn't be more pleased.", "business_id": "1acmBPmmFDovVSHHzMrJ9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UVkWC0B4DY5Y6Wgf6o4OzA", "review_id": "oQ0wO4SJPH1XRXC-kSe34A", "text": "I called to schedule an appointment for a pap smear and to check out a suspicious lump on my breast. I was a little baffled when the scheduler told me the next available appointment was not until a few weeks, seeing as I clearly stated I need to get my lump on my breast examined. I may only be 22 years old, and it may be rare for a 22 year old to have a malignant lump, but I do have a family history of breast cancer that was conceived early in their 20's. \n\nAs for my appointment, I had it scheduled at 7pm and I wasn't seen by the NP until 7:45. When the NP (nurse practitioner) came in, she checked out my lump and told me we need to get an ultrasound right away to make sure it isn't anything we need to worry about. When I had my pap smear she told me it looks like I have a yeast infection too. \n\nShe also gave me \"tips\" about keeping your vagina healthy such as Douching. First of all, this is HORRIBLE advice. Douching is the worst thing you can do for vaginal flora. This is the main reason why women get vaginal infections and bacterial vaginosis. I had to laugh at her but she is a NP, she knows what she is talking about...\n\nThere were two things that really bothered me about my appointment. The scheduler after my appointment told me she would call me the very next day to let me know the time of my ultrasound at Good Sam. I never heard from her the next day. This is very frustrating for me because I had to wait a while to even get in to see someone and now that I have a suspicious lump, I feel like we are just taking our time for something that needs to be a priority! Second thing is that I was clearly told I have a yeast infection and was not given any prescriptions to take care of it. \n\nI really feel like the office just does not care about my health or concerns and didn't do anything to make me feel comfortable. It was just a waiting game; wait for your appointment, when your appointment finally comes wait an hour for the doctor and wait some more to have an ultrasound scheduled. \n\nI will NOT go back here again.\n\n*update--I called to see why they hadn't called me back to schedule my ultrasound and they acted like I was dumb--saying that they gave me the order to schedule it somewhere else. They basically lost my order and are going to research my situation and see what happened. I HAVE A LUMP ON MY BREAST and this is how they treat situations like this. I'm very disappointed.", "business_id": "1acmBPmmFDovVSHHzMrJ9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rouEJREISaR5k6TDeDnN-w", "review_id": "_0ztpRduOIe7E9azl4nv6w", "text": "I have been a patient of Doctor Johnstone's since approximately 04/2007.  I have seen her through thick and thin, joys and sadnesses, 2 breast lump scares, abnormal papsmears, etc.  No matter what troubles and health concerns God presented me with, Dr. Johnstone was there to calm me, lend an ear to any and all of my concerns, and to move forward with appropriate treatments.\n\nI was overjoyed last May to learn that my husband and I were expecting our first child.  I could not wait to go to Dr. Johnstone's office to tell her the news & talk with her about the prenatal care that was to come.  Unfortunately, due to the fact that it's a 45 minute to a 1 hour drive to Dr. Johnstone's office, my husband asked if I could please find a doctor closer to our home in North Scottsdale to go to for the prenatal care as he did not see any sense in driving so far south to frequent appointments when there were perfectly capable doctors much closer to home.\n\nHesitantly, I agreed to switch doctors.  I asked my primary care physician at Mayo Clinic Thunderbird who she would recommend and she gave me the name of an OBGYN only about 15 minutes from my home.  My husband and I visited them for several appointments.  The doctor and the office staff were courteous and nice.  They seemed to know what they were doing/talking about.  However, this doctor WAS NOT Dr. Johnstone.  I missed her, her patience with my questions, her terrific way of explaining things to me in a way I could understand, etc.  \n\nAfter I cried and cried to my husband to PLEASE let me switch back, I returned to Dr. Johnstone late in my 2nd trimester for the remainder of my pregnancy.  My baby is due Feb 7th 2013 & I couldn't be happier I made this decision.  I could not imagine anyone other than doctor Johnstone delivering this baby.  \n\nI have read the reviews others have posted regarding not being pleased with the front desk/office staff.  I have not had that experience.  They are running a business and sometimes they are very busy and down to business, but I find that if you greet them with a positive attitude, a smile, and your respect, they will be equally respectful to you.  \n\nI would definitely recommend Dr. Johnstone and her practice to anyone.  It is true sometimes they run behind and you need to wait to be taken back for your appointment a little late.  I am not put off by this as I worked for Social Security for approximately 8 years and I understand what it's like to fall behind when giving your full time and attention to each individual as they deserve.  Also, I would imagine it would be reasonable to think some patients may be a little late for their appointments causing the whole office to fall a little bit behind.  It does not turn me off at all, and I will gladly continue driving the distance for this high quality of care (& genuine caring) in the future.", "business_id": "1acmBPmmFDovVSHHzMrJ9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pABc641OSh-3QANyWPdu7Q", "review_id": "pyQm4tzzRKgSFNe38CqIgg", "text": "I'm 20 years old.  The last exam I had was when I was 17-18 at planned parenthood.  When you go into their offices for birth control they basically make you do an exam when you go in.  Well, I needed a new gynecologist and my boyfriend's mom recommended Central Phoenix OB/Gyn.  Since I hadn't gone to a professional before (besides planned parenthood) I thought I would give it a try.  The receptionist is VERY rude.  When we first got there we had to stand at the counter for 15 mins before she came out to give me my paperwork.  Her attitude isn't very welcoming, which is what pushed me away in the beginning.  First impressions are very important.  I had set an appointment with the Doctor, but come to find out that she wasn't in the office and they would have to schedule it with the NP (Nurse Practitioner).  I didn't get an exam like I was told, but she consulted me on my birth control and they took a STD test just so I could feel certain that I didn't have any.  They gave me a small discount for not being able to see the doctor ($185 Without insurance) and told me that they would contact me with the results from my test on Monday (a week from when I went).  Monday came and I got no calls.  I had another appointment scheduled not too far from then, so I decided to wait until I went back to the office.\n\nThe second visit I was scheduled with a doctor (that I did see that time) and was greeted by the oh so friendly receptionist.  I was told that they didn't have my test results (They LOST them) and that I would have to do another and they would take care of it.  They DIDN'T do any exam (AGAIN!) even though I was scheduled for it (I haven't had an exam for about 3 years now).  She just consulted me on the birth control and sent me on my way.  I had many questions, I have been having a lot of pain in my lower abdomen which is why I needed to be checked, and she just seemed to be rushing through all of them with no care.  I told her I was frequently urinating and I haven't been drinking a lot of water.  Her solution was that I was drinking a lot of water (I thought I just told her I didn't drink a lot) and that everything was fine.  I was a little frustrated, but that's fine.  I got to the front desk and I had to pay $250 for a consultation and no exam!  They called me a week later and I assumed it was for my results... NOPE.  They had \"forgotten\" to charge me, even though they told me since they screwed up the first time they would take care of it, and I had to pay another $250 for the lab!  That's ridiculous.\n\nThere are too many mistakes in this office for anyone to just overpass.\nI don't know if it's because I didn't have insurance, but they made me feel very unwelcome and like I couldn't afford anything in the office.\n\nPlanned Parenthood seems a lot more professional and welcoming... At least they give me an exam every time I go.", "business_id": "1acmBPmmFDovVSHHzMrJ9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ilbenZXokpf4ezafuUH0xA", "review_id": "jsN-FlWzo09lAvaLsPdeBg", "text": "I am 25 years old. I just moved to the area from Philadelphia and was looking for a OBGYN. I do not recommend Central Phoenix! My experience was terrible. The receptionist was very rude over the phone, but I decided to give her the benefit of the doubt because maybe she was having a bad day. After making my appointment I received a call a few days later that it needed to be rescheduled because the doctor was taking that day off. The lady on the phone was not apologetic about the inconvenience as I had already planned to take the day we had arranged off from work. I had an appointment scheduled at 5:30 pm however due to bad traffic I was running late. I called to let them know and no one answered so I left a message. When I arrived the receptionist at the desk was rude again and told me that because I was  little late the doctor could not see me. I tried to explain that when I called no one answered and she again was rude and unapologetic. I am currently looking for another OBGYN.", "business_id": "1acmBPmmFDovVSHHzMrJ9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YF-Hfjsw3ZnPqHfoLCCvUQ", "review_id": "g8KvgNmAQ6esXAvUShAxEQ", "text": "Not going to lie...my first trip here I was not impressed. I didn't like the medical assistants because they were not very friendly with you as well as the front desk. But when you get back with Dr.Johnstone you are good (: My first trip was for a new patient consult. My second and more enjoyable experience was for my well woman exam. Dr. Johstone is AMAZING. She makes you feel welcome, wanted, and is very thorough. She sits with you and chats and always makes sure your questions are answered.", "business_id": "1acmBPmmFDovVSHHzMrJ9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9G-MPhadAoE0WuA9n2ZpnA", "review_id": "82HurlzWy4KM7752wD6B6Q", "text": "I've only been going here for just under a year. I'm expecting my first child and had a lot of questions, and everyone from the front desk all the way to the doctor answered every single one of them.. No problem. Dr. Gibson is my doctor, she is very helpful, and she has answered every question for me, she is kind and asks questions about my family just to get to know me. I feel very comfortable going here and I would recommend it to anyone.", "business_id": "1acmBPmmFDovVSHHzMrJ9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KLZ4PABcgoD6TfqGW7vu7A", "review_id": "JEfp6-gXUoAh0A1vfmfqRw", "text": "I recently found out I was pregnant and was researching OBGYNs in my area (Downtown Phx) I tried out this place because it was right near my house and the reviews seemed ok.  From the moment I got to the office I was already turned off and regretted coming here, I arrived 15 mins early and filled out all my paperwork and STILL waited for an hour just to be seen! Everyone in the waiting room was called before I was and I wasn't even seeing my actual Dr, I was assigned a PA instead.  I did the usual Urine sample, and they took my blood and vitals but the PA kept asking me questions I already answered to the nurse which made me notice she wasn't even looking at my file nor had it with her, she was just taking notes on the Patient info sheet I filled out.  She breezed through a low quality ultrasound and I had to ask her for pics which were blurry and barely even worth printing when I saw them.  She explained that I would be going to a different facility in 2 weeks for the ultrasound and then go back to their office for the check up which I wasn't happy about having to go to multiple places but understood.  When she finished I had to ask her about the results of the UA since I told her I felt like I may have a UTI, she told me everything looked fine but they would have to send it out to get those results (I've never heard of not getting UTI results the same day) and that she would just send a script for an antibiotic to my pharmacy which would be ready when I left there and that they would call in a couple days and tell me the results and I could stop taking them if they were negative.  I waited until the next day to go to the Pharm and no script was sent, I called the OBGYN and explained there was supposed to be a script for an antibiotic and they said they would send it over. the next day the pharm called to tell me my script for prenatal was ready but that was all that was sent. I didn't even ask for prenatals since they're over the counter!!!! called the DR AGAIN and had it sent over, still no call from the Dr regarding my results but I thought I would wait another day.  still a week later and 3 calls asking for my results and I had to call THEM to find out that the results had been in and are negative but the PA must have overlooked needing to call and let me know.  I have requested my file and am switching to Maricopa OBGYN, I'm very disappointed in my first prenatal Dr visit as this should be a happy time and your doctor should make you feel comfortable, I hope Maricopa can turn this around and make it a positive experience for me as it should be.", "business_id": "1acmBPmmFDovVSHHzMrJ9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 8, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "AirVzN1BVQBmq5zY0YMNYQ", "review_id": "n-JIJW3AVT1bOUDZRmgpcA", "text": "Etiquette Question:  When waiting to get your new engagement ring sized down to fit your ring finger, what is worse?  A) Wearing the ring on the wrong finger so it doesn't fall off OR B) Not wearing it at all.  I say not wearing it at all, especially if your ring is as perfectly gorgeous as mine is.  I couldn't leave it in the sad little box all alone at home.\n\nI took my new ring into a few stores to get quotes on the sizing and all of the places said I would have to leave it over the weekend because that is when the jeweler was working.  What a bummer!  The weekend is when I want to show everyone my new ring and announce my engagement.  It didn't seem like much fun to do one without the other.\n\nThen, on a Wednesday afternoon, I decided it wouldn't hurt to check with the jewelry store across the street from my office, Renaissance Fine Jewelry.  I had a few watch batteries replaced there a while back and was very happy with the quality and speed of the service.\n\nAfter showing the jeweler my ring, he was the first (and only) one to point out a few things about the ring that would cause challenges with the re-sizing process.  I was impressed.  Then he said he could I would most likely be able to pick up the ring on Friday.  That was music to my ears; I would have it for the weekend!!!\n\nHow could he do this so quickly when the other places wanted to keep my ring for 5-6 days?  I'll tell you why.  He is the guy; he IS the jeweler!  It is so nice to know that you are talking to the person who is actually doing the work!\n\nThe best part was I didn't even have to wait until Friday!!  My ring was ready for pick up less than 24 hours later!  Fantastic!  Yes, his price was a little higher than the other places, however for the upfront identification/notification of the challenges, the friendly service, and the speedy turnaround, it was worth every dime!\n\nNow if I only had more jewelry to take to Renaissance . . .  =)", "business_id": "cBH0kCvvUjQ9DBaAMUDSMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "bd1R4VHPC0bogE2kNXZmPw", "review_id": "PzL3xlbycik_g-RwjDaPXA", "text": "My husband found this little place near his office a few years ago.  What a gem.  The owner Jaime, is honest, fast and very good.  He knows what he's doing.  Not the biggest of places, but he has a nice selection of jewelry.  He's designed some custom pieces for us, working on one for me right now and we couldn't be happier.", "business_id": "cBH0kCvvUjQ9DBaAMUDSMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "i2QqqRhuc20r27y_fx59KQ", "review_id": "JIuX1wXmd3iKViZ4J-NAfA", "text": "Granted I only needed a new watch battery.  But I have to say this was a very pleasant place to stop and get the work done.  As others have said, Jaime, the owner and his wife were very friendly and inviting.  I enjoyed my 10 minutes there while he worked on the watch.  We had a very nice conversation and I will head back there to buy the next piece of bling for the missus. \n\nNice personal service deserves a return visit.\n\nGreat find.", "business_id": "cBH0kCvvUjQ9DBaAMUDSMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IsJUf_6JDRZrIExerRZrAA", "review_id": "zS0IJe834zp4axJyFog4Vw", "text": "Asked the jewler if he was able to replace the battery in my husband's Tag and he said it wouldn't be a problem.  Left the watch with him while I got a sandwich and when I came back he said he didn't actually have a battery that fit.  Since the watch was in the case and on the pillow, I didn't think to check it right there.  Turns out, he did quite a bit of damage to the back of the watch in his poor attempt at opening the back.  Worse than that is the fact that he didn't mention it at all, leaving me to discover it when it was too late to do anything about it.  I would never bring even the cheapest of jewelry to this place to repair again.  Dishonesty is not a quality you want in someone you're leaving your valuables with.", "business_id": "cBH0kCvvUjQ9DBaAMUDSMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "6hvcowqr8NYug9u-Bzw8Jg", "review_id": "UdAbKoRxGTAC_6FhjnZzSg", "text": "The beds were comfortable. That's about the only thing good I can say about this hotel. They have a pool, a jacuzzi, and a workout room. I guess those are good things I can say too. That's pretty much it.\n\nWe reserved a single bed room, and got a room with two beds. When we asked at the desk, they simply moved us to a different room, also with two beds. \"Well, we're all booked up,\" we were told. \"The room we gave you will have to do,\" the lady said as if she was doing us a favor. \n\nThe staff isn't so great. they all seem to live in the suburbs and only come into the city to work. They know nothing about the area at all, and they don't have a concierge on duty so getting helpful suggestions on where to go or what to do, even in the area directly around the hotel, is not going to happen. When asked about where to go to eat, the lady behind the counter just looked at us and pointed toward the in-house restaurant (which has decent service but sub-par food). When asked about museums and other attractions in the area, a different lady pointed toward the rack of brochures. After looking at some of the brochures and asking about a specific attraction, we were told, \"I don't know. I don't live in the city.\" At this point, we just left the staff alone and thanked the gods for Yelp.\n\nIt was a roof over our heads. It is located near many of the places we ended up checking out. It is not a great hotel.", "business_id": "fpL1qcZ6qbWzC79WU0E-Ug", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oXuf9ZYDv2x_cjTo6E4q9A", "review_id": "DqzyOJTJXu0Iwi8og5DJDA", "text": "It's not actually a Best Western any more.  It had changed ownership the week before my friends and I arrived.  After checking in we were informed that the elevator to our room didn't always work so we should take another elevator to the 7th floor than take the stairs up to the 8th.  Apparently they needed to work on a few kinks.  \n\nWe get to our room and there is 1 queen bed but we booked for 2.  But there was a couch and ta-da!  A pull out queen.  It's all good, except wait, these queens look a little small.  Yup, this must be the first time I had my feet hang over the edge of a queen bed.  On top of that the pull out bed was uncomfortable as hell!  It sunk in toward the middle so I kept feeling like I was sinking.  I fell right to sleep since I was so tired but my friend woke me up when she bumped into my feet in the morning!  Stupid short bed.\n\nIn any case, house keeping were great and we had a nice little view of the surrounding area thanks to our little balcony.  It's also close to the library, old spaghetti factory, an art museum, cafes, etc.  It was also within walking distance to 1st and Roosevelt where they were holding 1st Fridays which is pretty much a block party for the arts.\n\nThe location was the best attribute here.  House keeping was nice but the beds did me in.", "business_id": "fpL1qcZ6qbWzC79WU0E-Ug", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 11, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "77s2qg6JOqXy69stUku6ew", "review_id": "MAQG3RG7kFKUu64Ny5PVug", "text": "This hotel is now called the Lexington Hotel. \n\nI stayed here for my two nightly stay. This hotel was a huge downgrade from my stay in Portland, Oregon. Though not a bad deal for $59.00 per night for a single bedroom, I get a bigger room and a nice view of N Central Ave. But the entire hotel including my room is a bit outdated with many items leftover from when the hotel used to be a Best Western. \n\nMy room: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/btUmbPOilyR2GaGG-KcHiA?select=G0UqhsZaD2oRMVK5XRzbUg\n \nThe hotel has a diner located near the lobby, a gym, and a swimming-pool with a lounging area to enjoy Arizona's desert heat. The hotel also offer free shuttle-service to Sky Harbor Airport, which is free and runs anytime when the guest(s) is ready to go with a simple phone-call from your hotel-room. \n\nAround the area, there isn't much to do. There is a public library located a block away, a CVS Pharmacy, a few restaurants and a cute cafe (which I'll review later). I didn't rent a car for my stay in Phoenix, but the Valley Metro Line runs along Central Ave and E Washington St. \n\nThe price is right for $59.00 per night. Again I'm not fussy about the outdated features about the hotel. Just as long as I get my sleep is all it matter.", "business_id": "fpL1qcZ6qbWzC79WU0E-Ug", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hi7VohxSS5OBt98w4j8t4A", "review_id": "puk3Wk_qrzs8___cIfkIug", "text": "This was the hotel my wedding party and I stayed in the weekend of my wedding. We figured it was the best choice since it was right next door to the reception venue and it was very inexpensive. The highs and lows of the hotel equal out to a solid 3.5.\n\nI booked one of the \"penthouse\" suites. It had 2 queen beds and one sofa bed in the sitting room. For the night before the wedding I thought this would be perfect for my mom, sister, and niece. Except the sofa bed didn't work and was actually a safety hazard. We almost got killed trying to pull it off. We called the front desk trying to get a roll a way for my poor Mama but they said the roll a ways were locked up because house keepers left and they are the only ones that have the keys. ??? My mom ended up sleeping on the couch. \n\nNo major problems other than the broken sofa bed. It is not super nice looking, and the decor in boring and outdated. However, it is a good size and very convenient. The bathroom was oddly large and included a huge tub. The balcony was spacious. Our room looked over north Phoenix and was directly above the Irish Cultural Center, which was our reception site. It was great to be able to watch the set up from our balcony. \n\nThe staff was very nice. They were also apologetic about some of the conditions of the property. My sisters asked some of the staff to decorate our suite for our wedding night, and after the reception we were surprised by candles everywhere in our room and a bottle of champagne! Very sweet. \n\nOverall I am pleased with our stay at the hotel. It is old, outdated, and definitely not fancy, but when it comes to value, convenience, and location it can't be beat.", "business_id": "fpL1qcZ6qbWzC79WU0E-Ug", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h-F86jvayp6CniMBR_ZtuQ", "review_id": "aDFMyOtWTqxVapmORWIZAA", "text": "Clean, but outdated hotel. Not impressed with the free continental breakfast (all of the standards, nothing to make it stand out). Mattresses and room furniture are outdated, but the A/C runs strong with it being 117F out the time I was in Phoenix. Hotel will be going through major renovations this fall with a recent change of ownership.\n\nThe staff was very friendly and helpful, so no complaints in that department.", "business_id": "fpL1qcZ6qbWzC79WU0E-Ug", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rIP5S5HZumKPx6ubpCN1NQ", "review_id": "ur27WItq0mpMvePwUWIMUg", "text": "This hotel is called the Lexington, although our GPS took us to Best Western. We stayed here as part of our road-trip honeymoon and really liked it. For the money, which is completely reasonable, it's actually very nice. The room was big, had a nice view of the pool (which we didn't use but looked nice), and was in a pretty convenient location. The staff was incredibly friendly and the continental breakfast was yummy and, as far as these things go, pretty expansive. The only thing keeping this from a 5-star (in terms of value) is that you have to walk through a nasty-smelling, creepy looking hallway to get in and out of the parking lot, which isn't that big a deal, but still very gross and upsetting. Otherwise though this place was great and definitely worth the money!!", "business_id": "fpL1qcZ6qbWzC79WU0E-Ug", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "NOyfIyoqSdFFLJC4G3Yngg", "review_id": "_NaZNR5N0GTh3XL6oYROPg", "text": "Great for the price. Somehow, we got lucky and for $65/night we got a balcony suite. HUGE rooms, fridge, microwave, and a two-person jetted tub! We should've invited 10 of our friends! \n\nAlso, complimentary breakfast from 7-10am. Fabulous!", "business_id": "fpL1qcZ6qbWzC79WU0E-Ug", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sEZvhiIjrJcLOdeB_ygOMQ", "review_id": "cEdEMEMmcoiHH3SG9Sda5g", "text": "nothing too spectacular but fairly priced and good sized rooms for the cost.Located right next to the light rail which was very convenient 15 minutes to and from the airport a perfect location if you plan on staying just right in the downtown area", "business_id": "fpL1qcZ6qbWzC79WU0E-Ug", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "b1k4tWoA_ISD7wqu82l8rA", "review_id": "QsH3xTaRS0EG5sC8hvXWcw", "text": "you get what you pay for. At $89 a night and you can comfortably split with three people and not have to share a bed with someone (as long as you're not married).  The bathrooms and showers could have afforded to be power washed.  But I was basically there to sleep and shower, so I could have done worse.  Nice people working the desk though.", "business_id": "fpL1qcZ6qbWzC79WU0E-Ug", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "llkm_iXQszkN5DZvmqjNqA", "review_id": "ncUL_Fsl9eoev0X97rQc5w", "text": "Safeway's are great now..  they have re doen the insides and put in a nice deli type place... they offer pre-made salads that are actually good, fresh sushi, good sandwiches and wonderful soups... since i work in the area i eat lunch there alot and am happy with the price and selection...", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HZeFzs42f0iGaA-sP_hUnA", "review_id": "gHjgnZNa7ZsiHME3zSw_7g", "text": "It's been robbed on 2 different occasions while I was shopping there.\n\nI go to the one at Osborn and 7th Ave now.\n\nBetter selection, bigger store, cleaner, safer.\n\nEDIT\n\n+1 STAR\n\nOne redeeming value - Good place to flirt with hipster girls buying hummus or whatever. At least until her girlfriend returns with the chocolate chip cookies and kicks your ass.", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "A_O8wZOsMTPwyeYA4-Rsow", "review_id": "JMIJht7Q5GX_NSiSrTEOsA", "text": "The McManager sucks.  (he wouldn't run his store Safeway card for me!)\n\nThe debit/credit card swipers suck! (they don't fit in their holders and they must use a freakin' dialup modem they are so God Damn slow)\n\nThey once completely ran out of MILK!\n\nTheir change machine was down for well over a week!\n\nI swear to God, if  there were any alternative in the vicinity I'd GLADLY pay twice the price to shop there! \n\nRevamped store is nice to look at, shitty to shop at!  \n\nNow with free Wi-Fi! \n\nEAT ME!", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4dnDsoHuxUtzhaumxbpR5w", "review_id": "u0Jct-Ys-gwPprmPCnMsrg", "text": "Aww, I'm so sad other Yelpers seem to hate this place. Not to mention call it, as well as all of downtown, ghetto. Downtown is full of so much culture that the rest of this barren suburbia is lacking. \n\nI love this Safeway. The employees are always really, really friendly and willing to help with anything. The deli is great, they're salads and ready-made stuff are awesome. Produce is always super fresh, and they've got a pretty large organic selection. I love the crowd down here, too, lots of familiar faces. \n\nI would have given it 5 stars, but they recently changed their hours to closing at 10 pm every night, a drastic cut back from their 12 and 1 am hours. I have to admit I don't frequent this location as much because of this (the boy and I like to shop late), so I have been going to the Osborn location, which, I don't enjoy as much. But hey, that's just me. \n\nGive this place a chance, will ya?", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 14, "useful": 3, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "eBFm-lABQiKpaUcPDfYOgA", "review_id": "1AQ_HSBlkZeI2VnDT2GSzQ", "text": "Actual shopping trip yesterday afternoon:\n\n*Walks to express checkout line with giant tub of Smart Balance imitation butter and places it on non-moving beltway*\n\n\"Hello, did you find everything you are looking for today?\"\n\n\"Yep\"\n\n\"Do you have your Safeway card?\"\n\n\"Don't have one.\"\n\n\"First time here? Would you like to sign up?\"\n\n\"Not really, Safeway's are laid out really strange, the shelves are too high and intimidate me, and this place closes ridiculously early.\"\n\n\"Oh...the residents around here don't shop very late.\"\n\n\"I live around here. And I tried to buy a bottle of wine with a friend here at 10:15 PM last weekend and was turned away. We had to buy a bottle of Pinot Grigio at the Circle K.\"\n\n\"Oh, sorry too here that.\"\n\n\"That's alright, it was surprisingly tasty. Reminded me of Lollapalooza.\"\n\n\"You need any help out of the store?\"\n\n*Stares blankly at cashier* (I am a strapping 6'3\" lad with no obvious physical defects)\n\n*Cashier does shifty eye, waiting for response*\n\n\"I did just buy a tub of butter, right? Did I win something? Or accidentally buy a truckload of potatoes?\"\n\n\"No, just seeing if you need assistance.\" (Maybe he was worried about me when I confessed their high shelves intimidate me?)\n\n\"Alright then, I'm going to go make some Salmon Baklava then.\"\n\n*Scampers away. Scoffs at posted hours.*", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "SBbftLzfYYKItOMFwOTIJg", "review_id": "QdXE8lBmnZx3zcJeFUkLnQ", "text": "They close down their prepared food section way too early, like 6 or 7 PM, which is very annoying.  I've come here a few times with the intention of getting some warm pre-made food and if I get there by 5 I'll be lucky to get something that's been sitting under the heat lamp since noon.  Boo.\n\nThey have a completely unnecessary Starbucks counter to complement the Starbucks store across the parking lot, and the other one just down the street.\n\nI once saw a bunch of homeless guys from the park across the street, stand in the driveway and harass someone in a car trying to pull out of the parking lot.  The security guy just stood there and watched for far too long.\n\nI was harassed by some shady looking individual and then followed all the way home.  Super scary.\n\nThe cashier's are often super slow and not very friendly.\n\nBut it's closer to my place than the 7th Ave and Osborn store which is significantly nicer so I only go here to pick up something quick.  Luckily, the Osborne store is across the street from the Superstar Video so we can kill two birds at one intersection.", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "pFFGx970oIy_T_OPjgExXQ", "text": "This place is a JOKE! I have been shopping here for years since both my current and previous residences make it the closest market to me. \n\nThey always used to be open until midnight, but nooooo they decided to start closing at 10PM... WTF! I used to always go after work at 10:30 and they would talk about it being the 1030 rush where it would get really busy. What shit for brains thinks it is a good quality idea to close up before your daily rush?\n\nAlso the place ALWAYS has long lines. It is not that it's really understaffed, it just seems like most of the employees are fucking off somewhwere. I know most of them by name I shop here so much, and they are not a good group of managers. \n\nAdditionally, they close the deli counter at like 7PM.... seriously, wtf is wrong with this place?\n\nOh and did I mention some illegal (I have proof he was illegal) backed into my car there and the security guard (not a safeway employee but still should maintain professionalism) told me that it looked like it was my fault. \n\nScrew you safeway!\n\nSee you tomorrow.\n\nEdit, forgot to add how they are always out of their HOUSE BRAND water. Seems like half the time I go there they don't have it. And yes, I agree with other reviews there are always some hotties in there.", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HP_xZYNC5XK-VyNrnHbtRQ", "review_id": "NmG2tAUulvVBqfCBQya20w", "text": "after seeing a recent review about this Safeway it reminded me of the last time I shopped there and it made me never want to go back. \n\nAs I reached the check out line I hear the cashier say out loud \"oh not another customer. C'mon there are other lanes open. How come people keep coming into my lane?\"\n\nNow you could make the assumption that he was joking, but I know he wasn't as because a minute later someone got behind me and he again started complaining. \nI just couldn't believe this guy was complaining about having to do his job in front of customers and co-workers. It was really rude and unprofessional.\nLook pal, I don't like to go to work sometimes either but I don't sit and bitch about how I don't want to be there. \n\nAnother thing, the Starbucks thing is ridiculous. There is already one in the same complex and then they put one inside the grocery store. Did we really need another one?", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "fkZ_t7co7VxO2jPI9bD5bg", "review_id": "_Vgu_sOtO34R6YyVtkn_HA", "text": "Oh god.. I use to love this place its the closest store to me, and I have my safeway card so I'm good to go.. place is a mess. \n\nFirst the parking lot.. too small for the amount of things going on at this complex, I am shocked that there isn't a daily accident in the parking lot. People are impatient, driving down the middle of the rows instead of one sides.. I just got back from there and I was making my exit and three cars tried to go for my parking spot created a jumble mess, so much so I had to pull back in the spot so they could move.. ugh. \n\nInside the story, they seem to always always be stocking and never seem to be stocked.. When I go I can never fully complete my shopping list, there is always something not stocked so I have to come back or just go with out it.. But today took the cake.. Its just after one in the afternoon, every single row there was at least one person stock, blocking half of the row.. its 1pm! Usually by 1, stores are stocked up, maybe one or two things to go.. \n\nThere was also a cockroach.. and not to sound snobby but the type of people that tend to go to this on, I feel I need to carry mace or have a buddy.. \n\nSo I may go back for quick in and out shopping, but for big shopping trips I'll drive out of my to somewhere else.. even with the gas prices..", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EJu5peGoO4tzop0pQtgHgA", "review_id": "r1m0xqFdV1WDx27ElxMPUg", "text": "This Safeway is A-OK.  It is just down the street, which is handy.  Wine? Check.  Almond milk?  Check.  Miso paste?  I'd better go to Sprouts.\n\nThey have the necessities, and a decent wine selection, but not much else.  I usually go to the one up on Osborn instead.", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rV-B4sIzTbnvsYZZi2Nyrw", "review_id": "wgAcdEHg96x9xIe_LlJYow", "text": "This Safeway scares me. Most of the checkers are scary, the shelves are constantly out of stock and the crazy bums that hang around the corner are annoying.\n\nWhatever renovation they did failed (although I did win an iPod). I go to this place only when absolutely necessary. The Safeway on Osborn nearly 3 miles away is a helluva lot better choice.\n\nWiFi? In a Safeway? This place manages to attract the creepiest people that sit on their laptops. They aren't sipping coffee, and I really don't want to know how they even afforded that Dell they are hunting and pecking away at.", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0Dngp-JFYvvXD4cy6plvbA", "review_id": "71JcMUbKHQkkXQRooUdqRg", "text": "HAHA! Oh my poor 2-star Safeway.  By far the WORST Safeway in the greater Phoenix area. But you know what? I'm really glad it's there. \n\nTrue, most of the employees, and especially the night manager, are indeed terrifying. Not so much scary as they are depressed and loathsome of customers.\n\nHowever, they're kind of cute and loveable when they begin to catch on that you frequent their register 8 days a week to buy a cheap ass reisling or a six pack of blue moon, and yes, you are 21, remember? They even try to remember your no-bag policy. \n\nNo, they will not open another lane, even though there 12 people ahead of me patiently, tenderly cradling various bottles of booze in their arms. It's a habbit of theirs to only keep one checker checkin at night. Lord knows where the other employees lurk at that time.\n\nI'll tell you this much about the inventory. The produce is horrendous. The juice section is decent. The booze section is useful. And the artichoke-jalapeno dip is off the chhhhhain!\n\nI went here in the day time once (on Thanksgiving!) and it was almost like a real grocery store. Still, I prefer the shadier side of Safeway in the realm of 9:30pm-12am-ish, when sometimes those ubiquitous transient patio table sitters so graciously would  inform me as I cruised by the front that sto' was closed.  \n\nBut guess what? I'll be slipping through those sliding doors a little more often. And I will be driving thru the Taco Bell across the way a little less often. Because this location is now open 24/7, people. That's right.\n\nConfused? Me too. But in my humble opinion it deserves the four because I'm easy to please, easily amused and am just glad that store is where I want it, when I want it.", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hno-5CTo24tD9YRdglAZ2g", "review_id": "b4xFEjmWfHbkUk1nI2bFXg", "text": "If you people really think that this Safeway is all that ghetto then I'd hate to see your asses try to get by on the east coast...or maybe LA.  \n\nGranted, this Safeway does have its share of transients (who overnight at the park across the street), but all in all it's a pretty good grocery store.  For the most part it's clean. They provide those sani-wipes at the front door, and the wine and floral selection is kickin.  On occasion, I've seen some check-out mayhem, but for the most part they do a good job (during daylight hours anyway) of adding checkers when needed and are usually very helpful and pleasant (considering they're being paid minimum wage to do a job that you do yourself at Fresh & Easy or any supermarket on the east coast).\n\nI will say I was bummed today when I did 95% of my shopping only to get to the end and find that they had neither the brats, nor Italian sausage I was looking for and i had to make a double grocery excursion to hit up the ghetto Fry's on Thomas.\n\nI also have to give this Safeway props, b/c while my fave Starbucks (in the same shopping center) was being renovated, that S'buck's kiosk kept me amped in the AM.", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4dnDsoHuxUtzhaumxbpR5w", "review_id": "xzbFJkngJbGF8IHLazL2mQ", "text": "We just moved back into the hood from Anthem and man what a BUMMER this Safeway is. I LOVE LOVE LVE LVE LEV LOVE LOOOOVE Safeway. I will drive any distance to shop at a Safeway - what a bummer this is only 1/2 a mile from my house. \n\nWent last night and was utterly appalled at the mess of a store I walked into. The aisles were a disaster - product was thrown everywhere or was completely out. I thought this was a grocery store? A place to buy FOOD?\n\nOne checkout line open and a miserable employee ringing. If I wasn't in the middle of baking dessert at home I would have tossed the ingredients I needed back on the shelves and gotten the hell outta there. \n\nThank GOD the Safeway on Osborn is only a short ride away.", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "W_QXYA7A0IhMrvbckz7eVg", "review_id": "IuQOuoHCT6_8A5FRxhpjVA", "text": "This Safeway is ghetto...for Arizona.  There are always security guards hanging around and looking creepy, like maybe they stole the uniforms.  This store is always understaffed and usually only has one or two checkout lanes open when there are 20 people in line.  None of the employees are helpful nor friendly.  The products are all grossly overpriced.  I did a Fresh and Easy comparison in terms of price of a recent trip there and Safeway was a little over double the cost of F&E!  Yikes.  This is a terrible location.  All Safeways are terrible actually.  I don't like paying double and getting half the customer service I get anywhere else.  No thank you!", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-Dc9up-WyQ6XrYTjmL3GaQ", "review_id": "gTJRO4zSElSnMxwofuReFg", "text": "5 stars for the employees, 1 star for the customers who shop here, and have apparently never been through a grocery store check out.\n\nI live near by, am in here frequently, the cashiers are always friendly, the pharmacists have been helpful and there is always some stock person around to ask if you've found everything/asking if you need help.  Yeah, the produce is just ok, but isn't that why you shop at the Phoenix Public Market with its bushels and bushels of bountiful fresh produce?!\n\nThe customers...ugh.  I drive here because its easier then trying to carrying six bags at once.  When I drive, I allow those entering/leaving the store to pass in front of my car.  BUT if you are going to cross in front of my car do it with purpose.  Don't be checking your blackberry or dawdling. Move people!\n\nIf you are checking out, and have limited funds, double check the price of the celery before getting to the cashier.  Do not make the cashier leave his post so he has to veryify that the celery is $0.12 more expensive then you thought.  \n\nIf your bill is under $10 please try to pay with fewer then four debit/credit cards.\n\nIn summation:  shop, pay and get the hell out.", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-Dc9up-WyQ6XrYTjmL3GaQ", "review_id": "lD1Z7jzs3IpFpgy589WMjQ", "text": "Ok, so seriously?  I think the other customers here are conspiring against me.\n\nLast week I was in line at rush hour on a weekday.  Trying to purchase 2 things. TWO.  Just as the cashier was about to ring me up, some previous customer comes in and interupts the cashier to let her know that she mistakenly omitted ringing him for one of the five cans of ravioloios that he had purchased.  He requested that she ring him up for the missing can of Chef Boyardee.\n\nThey both inspected his receipt and went back and forth AND back and forth over whether or not she had or had not charged him.  After all this, she realizes her error, and rings up the lone, sad, rogue can of raviolios.  The price rings as $1.  \nHe starts to argue that it should be $0.75.  \nNo no, the cashier says, that's only for some bulk purchase price.  Dude comes back and says \"no, it's $0.75 with the Safeway Card\".  \n\nChrist, I think I need to up my dose of antidepressants because I seriously could not handle this nonsense.  It took every ounce of sanity within by ample bosom not to shout \"JUST DONATE $0.75 TO A LOCAL FOOD PANTRY AND GET THE FUCK OUT\".", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "N-D-d1Z4UybdlkK1HxlNPA", "review_id": "XBn9GfZQUdqpiu0F1AisPg", "text": "Even though we have moved away from CenPho, my husband and I still use this Safeway Pharmacy. Quite frankly, they provide the very best pharmacy customer service I have ever experienced in my 14 years in the Valley. They know us by name. There have never been any hassles with insurance that they have not dealt with immediately. They communicate. They are fast and they are friendly. As a former Pharmacy Tech, I can tell you that their job can be downright awful sometimes, but we have never experienced anything but great service here.\n\n I have used Osco, CVS,and Walgreens in the past and have dealt with lost prescriptions, crappy service, errors on my prescription labels, and other incompetencies . None of that has ever happened at this Safeway Pharmacy. The only thing Safeway Pharmacy has been lacking that the big chains have is the ability to link to all their stores, but Safeway will have that capability soon, I was recently told. \n\nIf you want both personal and professional service that is quick and error free, then transfer all  your prescriptions from the Walgreens across the street like I did.", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2LCrT_BOJvGV4xi_lmoRcA", "review_id": "wdxKT7wndPzztVpqkgjalA", "text": "This is a tiny inner-city store.  The selection is limited, but that's ok, because I do most of my shopping at the Public Market and Trader Joe's.  In my experience, they are responsive about opening another checkstand when the lines get too long.  The cashiers and baggers are friendly and courteous to me.  The customers are an interesting mix.", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "5O9TRGb_XXqZ7SF7blF_Ag", "text": "The closest conventional grocery store to where I currently live.  While not the best it meets my needs and keeps me from having to brave the distance to go to Walmart or Target for my other non-food items for the most part.  \nI also get some of my prescriptions filled here and having a Safeway Card saved me a few bucks that even my insurance could not.  \nMost of the employees here have been quite courteous and helpful.", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "AYGHNy8gPxl2Q-etTT3hZw", "review_id": "lQtSCZ64PFaz_WCoMS-9XQ", "text": "The ideal customer for this store is someone who is heavily armed and who has the patience of Ghandi. You would need both to safely navigate the waters of this disastrous store.\n\nThis is the nearest grocer for downtown residents, and it is sad that this store misses the mark by such a huge margin.\n\nOn any day, the parking lot is covered in grease, coffee, and trash. IF by some miracle you are able to get inside without being hit up for money by tweakers, then the heavens are smiling on you.\n\nOnce inside the store, your adventure is just starting. The characters inside the store are the inspiration for the bar scene in Star Wars. Very random and sketchy. As far as the contents of the store, to be fair they have all the stuff you need, and at a reasonable price point.\n\nThe huge problem here, is everything else. During peak hours, they have very few lanes open, that is a consistent failure with this store. Customer service is also dead here, and they just don't know how to take care of customers. I feel as though the broken window theory is at play here. It seems like because they don't take care of the parking lot, and other details, the whole place goes to hell. The store also has a serious shoplifting problem. I'm not sure if they just don't staff the loss prevention unit, or if they are inept, but I have seen at least four episodes where a cashier is confronting a thief. It makes for an unsafe situation for everyone. They do have private security there, and the guys seem really nice, but clearly in over their heads. At this point the store is so far gone, they really need off-duty police officers to make it safe.\n\nIt really seems like this store just doesn't give a shit. At each opportunity to impress, the complete opposite happens. This place is a huge safety problem, and I would hate to have my sisters or Mom go to this place, it's really that shady. See for yourself, but be on your toes.", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "p7spZ82n3Co0YXqNNTa-Zg", "review_id": "rJ3Np8x72S-pu9ljOFejVA", "text": "I do not know what everyone is Safeway giving a hard time about.  I recently moved here from New York City, so perhaps that is why I feel that Safeway is great.\n\nThe store is very clean and has very fresh fruit and veggies.  Additionally, the weekly circular (which gets delivered to my house) tends to have quite good deals (including $1.99 boneless chicken breast, sometimes, which I definitely hit up!!).  \n\nI have never had a problem with finding what I need and the butcher shop is great.  On the East Coast, it seems impossible to find steaks that are nice and thick- good for grilling.", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5Bo1cEXkJbxIPR6mPIDIRQ", "review_id": "ynxi7ljvDbUtfh7V7h1qvQ", "text": "I live fairly close to this location so it is just too easy to shop here rather than drive 20 minutes to another location -- although sometimes I wish I had when i see the produce or shady peeps hanging out in the parking lot / \"cafe area\".\n\nThe produce is notoriously bad. I don't know how they get away with selling moldy fruits and vegetables. \n\nBottom line -- you can get away with it for most of your groceries (non-perishables). I would go to another store or to your local farmers market for produce items.", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9-0GvBM4CKCPqS8Zgqhntw", "review_id": "_7MpsxvRZc3GWuMFZYsCww", "text": "I don't get what everybody is talking about. Yeah, there are shady characters hanging around, but it's downtown Phoenix. Chances are, if you are shopping here, you live close by....it's kind of sketchy. Thats why they have security guards at the door. Produce and selection are good. I think customer service is what really makes this place great. The guys at the deli counter are really nice. There is always somebody in the produce section. Every employee always asks if I need help. The cashiers are always nice ( Rodney and Mercedes). The baggers are always friendly too. Only complaints... I did see a bag of moldy beef jerky once", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZiSL-0G_x7fclCHAQjra4A", "review_id": "fPstuPO29zZG7Gbp5dy1kA", "text": "Can I give this 0 Stars? I guess not. Bottom line, there are no vegetarian options, the produce is really bad, the line was ridiculously long because there was only one cashier in the entire store. I am so disappointed in this Safeway and will not return.", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "fdfax5deZnM-pmeiyhIJVw", "review_id": "PPT35ZwsCrRFNV3q2-OMCQ", "text": "I hate this Safeway. I don't even think it's that ghetto, and I've never had a problem with things being out of stock. Even the prices are pretty good.\nThis is the closest grocery store to my house and I try to never shop there if I can help it. The reason? There are NEVER enough cashiers. I have never ever ever ever ever ever gone in and seen more than 2 cashiers working. Why do they even have 10 checkout lines if they're only going to use ONE most of the time? This is one of the only groceries downtown so I don't understand why they would close early(...10pm I think), and have one lonely cashier working during BUSY times. I once came here in the evening around 9 and stood in line for 40 minutes to pay for the one or two things I had bought. I couldn't believe it. That was over 2 years ago, and nothing has changed here, and you KNOW they get complaints about it, but they're obviously not changing anything.\nYou would be better off going to the Bashas or Safeway on 7th Ave & Osborn, or Fresh and Easy on 7th Ave and Indian School. Any time you would have saved driving to the closer grocery store would be more than lost standing in their outrageous checkout lines.", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8LAf67lQTjtsS98E55MYrg", "review_id": "NQcL6cAt0UKlpLoDVQJV8g", "text": "They have been making improvements at this location. I just wonder if they realize how much money is actually living in the downtown area? I so wish this store was more like the one at 32nd St & Camelback. I know they can't do much about some of the disgusting people that frequent this store but damn they really do have to do something about the pan handling in the parking lot. If you want a better client base then you got to make sure that they are not disgusted before they ever get into the store.", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "BkmIUgwHg_5TCkJbdMEiJQ", "review_id": "tDY14k4Xwc6tKSDLqC6lgg", "text": "i live 4 blocks away from this \"ghetto long line safeway\" (as seen on facebook check-in).  worst customer \"service\" ever.  usually only has 2 lines open, 3 when people start blocking the entire front of the store.  i stopped by tonight to buy a few bottles of my favorite alcoholic beverage, went to the shortest line (the \"express\" line) and was told by the rent-a-cop that this line was closing and that i had to wait in the other line that was 8 carts deep.  \n\ni set my basket down, walked out and drove to Fresh & Easy.  see ya Ghetto Long Line Safeway.", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8IKIpm6ztRsep7OpmB05pg", "review_id": "GvYNOCJHxNilxQRdvWlUBg", "text": "I was a little nervous about shopping here after reading the reviews, but since it was closest to our hotel, we gave it a try.  It was fine. Nothing worse than you'd find in the SF Bay Area. Buck up, little campers. Quit being so stuck up.", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QDFF87mFaSCr3AUAumKdmQ", "review_id": "IG2T4z2O_6M8Xe1x5A1hrA", "text": "HANDS DOWN WORST SAFEWAY IN PHX!!!! It is the closest grocer to my home. OMG, Can I ever go there with out the lines going down the aisles!!! Never enough people working, ALWAYS 1-2 CASHIERS each time I have ever gone there. Littered with trash and filth. I would like to not be asked for $$ one time before walking in by the panhandlers of the day. This needs to be addressed, it shoudl not matter that the store is in downtown Phoenix.", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "kk05snSafuIFK0lsxoMNzA", "review_id": "lPIMWLSWOnr9f4k3MD4fjg", "text": "Come on, Safeway.  You are pretty much the only game in town for downtown right now.  You would think your corporate office would recognize this and remodel and class this place up a bit.  You have people who have money to spend living all over downtown Phoenix now.  The store needs to clean up its act, improve its customer service and cater to a new demographic emerging downtown.  If I had a new better choice downtown, I would never step back in this rundown location.", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-nt-buRWQvDsbXuvhole0w", "review_id": "YLaEYHeSBrbVXLzu3doljg", "text": "It does not surprise me that there are so many negative reviews for this Safeway. This is the worst staffed Safeway in the valley. I stop here often and it is always the same. Expect extended waits because there are NEVER enough lines open.", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IhcTLLWKS6ZiNyIX9oQQPQ", "review_id": "iOZxUEu6XJZ3KuMw13v00w", "text": "My review is for the bakery.  Did you know Safeway has a delicious carrot cake?  I ordered a half sheet for an office function.  I arrive at Safeway and the cake is not ready.  The lady who took my order failed to write down what kind of cake I wanted (minus the one-star).  The young woman who ended up helping me was very concerned and apologetic.  She was able to decorate a carrot cake for me farily quickly and did a wonderful job.  Very refreshing to see that some people still take pride in doing a good job.", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lOvgjEkecLfVJwJriEjt2w", "review_id": "TDFj0-igI62PiTXKi8UnXg", "text": "This place makes me nervous just thinking about going there.\nI have officially decided I am never going back here again. I will drive 15-20 miles to my nearest Sprouts or the Fancy Fry's in Scottsdale before I ever drive 1 mile to get to Safeway.\nIt's that bad.\nNot only is the parking lot notoriously sketchy with inconsiderate drivers abounding, but there are numerous problems inside the store, as well:\n1) You walk in to a rather dimly-lighted store, usually with a sour-faced security guard blocking your access to the carts.\n2) What carts you ask? That's a good question. Several times I have had to grab a handbasket because there were no carts in stock, even though I had a long grocery list to fulfill. I actually saw the cartboys leaning against the cartrails, laughing and having a heck of a time. Look, I get it, it's hot outside and you don't want to get get the carts, but C'MON!\n3) The first thing you see upon walking in may or may not be a ghetto display of moldy-looking fruit, or on  the 4th of July, a teenage employee roasting hot dogs on a bunsen burner with open containers of ketchup and mustard on a rickety table.\n4) Venture into the produce section, and you will meander through very difficult twists and turns that your cart may not even fit through. Please, managers, make sure that the spaces between fruit stands are at least cart-width!!!\n5) The line for the pharmacy extends into the produce area. Enough said.\n6) Expect for the aisles to have large space-blocking cardboard displays and/or fallen down merchandise and/or an employee restocking items right in the middle of the day. I would say half of the aisles are blocked at any given time.\n7) Once you have completed your hazardous journey of finding everything on your list, you must enter one of the two checkout lines, which are so long that they become another force blocking the aisleways. Two checkout lines, you say? Yes, only two, despite there being 5 or 6 total checkout lanes. If you are a young lady with any shred of fashion or hygiene, expect to be \"checked out\" by creepy older men whilst standing innocently in line.\n8) Your cashier will either be a surly teenage boy or a pregnant teenage girl who does a poor job managing the line and barely gives you the time of day and/or forgets to give you the receipt when you are done. But you are so eager to get out of there, you simply don't care to go back and ask for it.\n\nOh, and there may or may not be trash on the floor.\nIf Safeway as a nationwide brand prides themselves on safety or service, they need to get their corporate people in here to take a look at this store, and either condemn it or fire everyone who works here.\nIt's even more pitiful because they are the closest store to everyone who lives downtown, so they could easily be the most popular.\nPlease, downtown, replace this disgraceful store with a Whole Foods or a Sprouts or a place with a shred of human decency.", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qlBipIXCOkNERf0IOd-gGQ", "review_id": "h3Jog2B90qQqVVx00rQsww", "text": "I called and orders three sandwich platters and a veggie platter for pick up the day before I needed them. I show up and no sandwiches! No order! Nothing! They also wrote pick up time wrong on another order so us two customers were fighting to get our orders made first. On top of it all customer service was rude. Bad experience all around! The only reason for the two stars is for the poor deli staff working furiously to make 100 sandwiches in no time flat.", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KRA54Y_PCVYTrrZ4eTUzBA", "review_id": "vowvyxcxFA38paxf5u1U2g", "text": "I've gotten use to this safeway after living down the street for a year but it certainly is different than others I've shopped at. \n\nSize wise it's tiny. There are only 5 or 6 registers and there's always a line, no matter what time of day. The later at night you go the sketchy the customers get.  I went in for a late night ice cream run once and thought I had entered the Twilight zone.\n\nThe one thing stopping me from giving it two stars are the employees.  They're always friendly and willing to help.  I can always start up a conversation when checking out.", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6m_udDRnUR6GI53FVF8fFw", "review_id": "ebUd8wLfTWaZrRyscw2sLQ", "text": "This store generally has what I need. I like the selection of fresh soup meats and fruit they sell. The employees are friendly and always ask if you need help. I remember once an employee was willing to help me at the bakery after hours which was really nice. My only issue is at the checkout and the bagging of my groceries. If I buy anything fragile I always have to separate bagged items before I leave the store. I've had eggs or bread packed with items that shouldn't be bagged together. Cans and eggs in the same bag really? I remember when I worked at Fry's years ago they had a chart on how to bag groceries.", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1_iqTTsmzaQgz-USmqv-Xg", "review_id": "617OTobcnEL0CysaggomSg", "text": "I shop here because, it is the only place to get what I need in biking distance.  9 out of 10 times,  I am overcharged.  On my last 2 visits it was for over $4.  I make it a habit to go over my receipt, near customer service to collect my inevitable refund.", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mR7LQurf_awsKqDK46NRew", "review_id": "NI_AVqEK01zu4Hfv7jjR0Q", "text": "I have to search long and hard for things in this store that don't expire the day I'm purchasing them. They don't have a lot of the things they offer in their weekly ad, which I try to plan my grocery list around. The lines are always SUPER long. The store is always dirty. I keep telling myself I'll go to another store but there isn't another one in the 'hood to go to, so I'll need to make a better plan to head further away for a better experience in another chain. I've tried to talk to assistant managers about my issues at the store and have been blown off or they act afraid and stutter a lot. \n\nThe only good news: The gentlemen that bag groceries and collect carts are VERY nice and helpful.", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GhCA6N7sRYZHBr5QKAcCWg", "review_id": "ZA2rCy22G-hKDWoibjSx9Q", "text": "This is Safeway's local 'urban footprint' store - a mere half acre under roof with a tiny 9/10 acre parking lot in front. \n\nThey even have a useless bicycle stand jammed up against their back fence - useless because you can't fit any size wheel base between the rack and the fence it's jammed up against.\n\nThey used to know how to design urban footprint stores - there's a building still used as a grocery store that started life 80 years ago as one of the first Safeways - at 10th Street and Pierce - only 1 mile away.", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XxA5k_iyzf9HdvPMp_J27w", "review_id": "d8V0m78mZbCAiCoZStTIxg", "text": "I know this is just a grocery store but I have never had such an unpleasant experience at any other grocery store.  The employees were not helpful in locating the items I needed and their selection is limited.  I never get asked if I found everything ok.  Also upon my first visit there when asked if I had their preferred shopper card and I said no because I just moved to the area. At that point I was not offered the option of obtaining a card so that I could enjoy their preferred pricing on items.   If I had the option of a different grocery store closer I would definitely avoid this store.", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Jzla1XE7_BIgoEZgplPOpQ", "review_id": "oWiinMutOPz8dqCX_na8xw", "text": "Kind of crowded right now.", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BkmIUgwHg_5TCkJbdMEiJQ", "review_id": "P6947iFkahRfm4AWBj2ZjA", "text": "still, the #1 WORST store ever!  At this point, I'd pay to have F&E, Fry's, or Food City move into the neighborhood.\nthey wait until the entire front of the store is completely clogged before they even call for another cashier.  then, they have to call 3 or 4 times before someone bothers to show up.\nwith chicken heads in Organic chicken, cockroaches in Organic salad, LONG lines, pan handlers & girl scouts in the parking lot, and poor customer service, i'm surprised someone hasn't moved in to the territory.  this store is a text book cluster f**k.\n#worstgrocerystore", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wUEp87FqOB9ew27Iz6zk_w", "review_id": "7HaUmidxl-A_Jy9v0K8CVw", "text": "This Safeway is not GREAT, but I'm really happy it's in this location because it's only about 2 miles from my house and is the closest grocery store in the vicinity. If it closed down, it'd be really inconvenient for me to get my groceries.\n\nThe pros are that the produce section is usually nicely stocked, and that's where I buy the bulk of my groceries.\n\nI will echo the suggestions other reviewers made that they need to open more checkout lines during the busy times.  However, I usually go on a weekday night or a Saturday night when it's not busy, so I never have to wait in line for that long.\n\nThe free wifi is nice, but kind of useless.  Who spends enough time in a grocery store to lounge around and surf the internet?\n\nAnother useless section is the cosmetics.  They don't carry enough of a selection to make it worthwhile and the price is a lot higher than what you'd pay at Walgreens, which is right across the street.  I can't imagine a ton of ladies are buying their cosmetics there.\n\nThey are getting better at not allowing non-customers to loiter in the parking lot.  I haven't been approached for money or anything by anyone there in a long time. I feel pretty safe shopping there at night because there is always a security guard at the entrance and I park near the entrance.", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UbHN4QkIJa5exMert5rTyA", "review_id": "G65lPUdNKFjexzcGH9SC6A", "text": "The problem with this Safeway is there are only a total of 7 cash registers for the entire store. They are obviously more concerned with stocking shelves than getting customers through the line. It's not uncommon to wait in line for 15 minutes. \n\nThe store is kept clean and they have the essentials, but for the location (which is the only \"downtown\" store), they just aren't cutting it with their line management.", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "xcp4S_0GINeO20sKvBqT9g", "review_id": "o2FdtH5HI5jDmoTBo8Prdg", "text": "Unfortunately, this Safeway is a few blocks from my house. I've been coming here for 3 years and never had any issues here besides the occasional person asking for money in the parking lot. Being the sucker that I am, I usually give it to them. \n\nToday was different. As I waddled my pregnant self towards the cashier with my antsy 16 month old in tow, I noticed the cashier giving me a death stare. Whatever, I shrugged it off. We all have bad days. Then, as I started to pay, she said to the little girl with her mom behind me, \"Oh good you only have a few items because this is supposed to be an express lane.\" With another death stare aimed in my direction. As I looked up, I noticed the 20 items or less sign. I apologized and was only met with more attitude. The little girl behind me asked if she did something wrong and the cashier said \"Oh no honey YOU did nothing wrong.\" \n\nI went home and counted my items. There were 22.\n\nIt was an honest mistake but the way the cashier handled the situation was totally out of line. All because I got into the wrong lane by accident with two items over the limit.", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5TgO3sLlKdIlZXgP6U27NQ", "review_id": "5bxdZ_ETIE2XOp_jk85tew", "text": "This Safeway is so good.  These people with the bad reviews need to take their bad attiudes somewhere else.  Everyone is ALWAYS so friendly - I visit here nearly every day since the store is near my workplace.  Jesus the check out dude is the best.", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ZGfbxU-9wtRDTrfLRzfiMQ", "review_id": "rJmvWRneH1EhqkLOQUxXfw", "text": "I'm still adjusting to this location because in comparison to my Scottsdale Fry's it's kind of a dud.  Overall, it's not a bad spot.  I mean hell, it's less than a mile from my house so who am I to complain..\n\nThe only reason I say it's a dud...it's not as sparkly and clean as I'm used to.  They have a fabulous flower selection and let's face it that's my favorite part of a grocery.  I LOATHE grocery shopping.  \n\nI will drive a bit out of my way to go to Trader Joe's for the majority of my food.  But for the little things I need to grab (and flowers) I will pop into this store.  Convenience is key. :)", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yuPBS3fak77lgwO_9SXVYQ", "review_id": "0RPC0R_K833mQ-FS2VjrjA", "text": "This Safeway is okay for a quick stop in broad daylight (I wouldn't visit at night, just doesn't feel very safe - even w/the rent-a-cop at the entrance).\n\nI ran in this morning and grabbed a few things and items appeared well-stocked and zoned nicely.\n\nI was a bit surprised that there were 2 longer lines to check-out. Does it really \"peak\" at 8am on a weekday? Hmmmm...", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "byRFHLYK-0VaAjpGe1CNrA", "review_id": "5z22-6GR2peVOUMNM4tO8Q", "text": "What the hell is that smell inside the store? I was in there at the beginning of June...and it smelled like the sewer came up into the store.....I didn't think much of it...until two nights ago....although the smell was not as strong...its still there! My GF thinks I talked myself into smelling it again.....but I do not think that is the case. Its bad enough I don't feel safe for my GF to shop there....but it has to smell like poo too?", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "04xKqnRGEIl0N8jeQ5ZWuQ", "review_id": "LvzG46iES-e2Aei5YW7INA", "text": "This probably the worst grocery store I've ever been to. It's constantly packed with usually only 2 cashiers helping patrons and as soon as you walk in it honestly smells like crap. I gave it 2 stars because at least the deli people have always been friendly and there isn't much for grocery stores in the downtown area. If you can avoid shopping here  do it you won't regret it", "business_id": "7Z7IkR_-94AjUuDw0fbI7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9H-Xsn5sHtYU-4cA8bj7uQ", "review_id": "SQcCX5h5mMZWB-pOJjTgZg", "text": "Fairly decent upscale Southwestern spot.  Great margaritas and nice outdoor dinning area.  The enchilidas were good, although I think I prefer the preparation at an authentic Mexican restaurant.\n\nThe fried wonton \"tortilla\" chips and salsa were an excellent starter.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "N_o8Yhuw1afXs20jBcU9Sw", "review_id": "t6lAiiw3c9bQByChPHOy2Q", "text": "I was just  visiting Phoenix over the weekend for the Rock N Roll Marathon on  Jan. 14th. We were staying at the Hyatt Regency on 2nd Street & Monroe, walking distance from the Arizona Center that is blessed with Sam's Cafe! \nI can be a demanding customer due to my dietary needs. I am always in need of altering my menu selection and substituting items. Sam's wait staff & chef were extremely accommodating to me. I had the Fish Tacos on Saturday night with a full serving of steamed vegetables instead of the rice & beans it usually comes with. They also gave me the Chipotle sauce on the side and plenty of salsa... (GOOD salsa)!\nWe were so pleased with our meal & service that on our last night in town we opted to return to Sam's Cafe knowing we would be satisfied with our meals and the menu has alot of goodies to choose from. I had the Salmon this time on a bed of veggies instead of sweet potatoes. I did let myself indulge in some of their tasty and chips with the chunky & tasteful salsa, (I just ran a marathon)! The chips themselves are very unique mixture of blue corn tortilla, sweet potato chips, and some other varieties...GOOD! \nI will return on any visit to Phoenix!!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N-D-d1Z4UybdlkK1HxlNPA", "review_id": "n1c9Qyb-A9gVjtOCbWz4xw", "text": "My husband and I live downtown, and Sam's has become one of our favorite regular spots (bonus that the AMC theater is right there, too!). The chips are great- a variety of veggie, tortilla, and won-ton chips mixed in one basket. The tortilla soup, quesadillas, and especially the carnitas plate are all highly recommended. The Orange Beso margarita is so delicious and so big we always split one. The seafood pasta was acceptable, which is almost high praise in Phoenix where most of the seafood we've had is downright nasty. We've never had room for dessert, but the white chocolate/pecan corn husk is the perfect little bit of sweet at the end of the meal. Prices are fair and the outdoor seating is cool, but can be a little loud when they are crowded and the waterfalls are running in the courtyard. The service has always been good to excellent.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "mU5GwCA4uiD0-RH1qt3jrQ", "review_id": "5olDaMLHj90fVGeiwTf_FQ", "text": "This restaurant closes their doors at 10pm SHARP!! My mom and I arrived at the restaurant at 10pm. The hostess planned to close the restaurant. Thank you Manager of the restaurant for letting us stay!!\n\nWe basically had 5 minutes to look at the menu. Our waitress wanted us out ASAP. I didn't look at the menu carefully so I just picked something out of the Specialty section. \n\nAnyway, the chips and salsa were awesome!!! Our basket of chips had three varieties: corn tortilla, blue corn tortilla, and a sweet and spicy chip. I really liked the sweet and spicy chip since it tasted like a slightly spicy churro. Yum!  The salsa had a black bean flavor and chunks of tomatoes. Also yummy.\n\nThe food came out so quickly!! It took like 10 minutes for the food to come out. Haha.\n\nI had the Santa Fe Stuffed Chicken Breast. mMmMM.. the stuffing was so good!! I loved the herb-goat cheese mixed with the red pepper cream sauce and the cilantro pesto. The chicken was very moist! The asparagus wasn't too good, as it was chewy. However, the southwest rice pilaf was so creamy and had a smoky flavor. I also loved the extra touch of the tortilla chips on top of the dish. Lovely presentation!\n\nMy mom had the Chicken Penne Pasta with the cilantro pesto. The chicken was moist, and the pesto had a deep cilantro flavor. If you hate cilantro, stay away from this dish!! There was a tad bit too much olive oil, but the strong cilantro flavor was awesome!\n\nIt was a pleasant surprise to receive a frozen white chocolate tamale. YUMMY! I only eat white chocolate so I was so excited to eat this. Loved the nuts and the sweetness. \n\nAgain, our waitress was not very nice to us. So I'm taking off a point for the service.\n\nWe were out the door by 10:40pm.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "yQ-jR23iMPWd5S4fWkh7Ag", "review_id": "f9N5OPX1yBgfrvENskWrfQ", "text": "Eating outside at Sam's while birds are awake is a bad idea if you a) have sensitive ears, b) are distracted easily or c) don't like feeling like you're in the middle of a rainforest.  The birds in the trees surrounding the patio are RIDICULOUS.  \nExcuse me birds, I'm trying to eat.  I don't need your incessant chatter, and I also don't need you perching on nearby chairs giving me those \"look how cute I am, don't you want to give me a chip?\" moony eyes.  And since you're shouting so loud to hear each other over the water feature, it just means the paying human diners have to yell to each other even louder to be heard above everything else.  Soothing, it is not. \nBut if you're a mellow sort and you can let the cacophany fade into the background, you'll be stoked you found anywhere downtown that is serving food on a Sunday evening, and hey, it's early March and you're sitting outside for dinner because the temperature is in the mid 70s!  Gotta love the desert!\nThe margaritas are glorified lemonade; I had to have 17 of them before I even started to feel a tiny bit buzzed, and even then it may have been just from wishing so hard.\nI had the carne asada and it was pretty good.  Flavorwise, it was quite good, although I couldn't get past the feeling that it was flavored with beef bouillon or something, to up the beef flavor.  Texturewise, if you told me I was eating mountain goat I would not have argued with you.  Note to management: sharp knives would be nice to cut through the stringy cut of meat.\nMy server was fast and friendly, and didn't even call the Federales when I had to confess that I did not have my wallet.  Good thing online shopping has taught me to memorize my credit card number!!!\nOh, and score on the chips & salsa concept: a mix of blue corn, corn, flour and. . . . sweet potato!  Hell yeah!  Only drawback was that some of the sweet potato chips weren't crunchy and had that awful chewy, oily texture of fried food gone wrong.  Who knew sweet potato chips would be good with salsa?!  Prices were great - my slab of some type of animal and onions (don't believe their promises of \"onions and peppers\" - it's mostly just onions) with black beans and rice, and a margarita all for less than $30, including tax and tip.  Not too shabby.\nOh, and don't forget the white chocolate/pecan \"tamale\" they give you gratis.  It tasted just like a Jordan almond if you ask me, and even though you didn't, I just told you anyway.  Better than average mall food.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "sEWeeq41k4ohBz4jS_iGRw", "review_id": "UJdZbgwUUwt4P08z3WVgWA", "text": "Margaritas were tasty but a little light on the booze.  Complementary chips and salsa were better than average.  Even though we didn't get any food the waiter still brought us a white chocolate with pecan mini tamale for desert at no charge.  Nice touch, just for that kind gesture I'll come back to eat.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "rIyWTGvUdJq5fNfeu5iWmw", "text": "Excellent chips and salsa, great patio, and consistent food. The \"limit 2\" margaratias are so strong I have never actually wanted a second one. I like the ahi salad a lot, which is a spicy seared ahi with their raspberry vinagrette, and the chimichanga is awesome. Dine on the patio or the bar for the best service, as sometimes inside it can be terrible. The patio is also great in the evening when the place is lit up with christmas lights and you get the view of the beautiful water features and scuptures. Keep in mind the Arizona Center, being the lush green place it is, has somewhat of a cockroach problem in the summer when it is warm, and them suckers are HUGE. Never seen one near the restaurants though. The menu has something for everyone, and everything is decent. If not for the proximity to my home, and the patio, this would be a sub-par bet, however.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "fkZ_t7co7VxO2jPI9bD5bg", "review_id": "c_4rkfmyc6DgaKRT8bC7kw", "text": "I have been to this place a couple of times once for dinner and a couple of times for happy hour. And I love it. The servers are friendly, the place is beautiful, the best part is the outside patio. The only two negative things are the small bar area (happy hour is only in the bar) and the birds. The birds are cute, very chatty and will join you at your table to try and share your chips.\n\nThe food was great, I got the enchiladas which were tasty and I asked to change the side and the waiter was more then happy to let me do that. A friend got the Tuna salad which she enjoyed. I am not a fish person but she let me try her tuna and it was actually pretty good. The chips that come to your table are okay, I'm not a fan of the sweet potato chips, the texture and taste just do not work for me. So when I go I ask if I can just get corn tortilla chips, and they are happy to do that too. The salsa is a red smokey salsa which is good, but you can ask for green salsa which is just as good.. maybe better\n\nThe best part of this place is the Happy hour. The drinks are cheap and tasty. The best is the Grand Canyon Margarita which a mixture of orange, cranberry and prickly pear juices, its strong and only 3 bucks. The regular margaritas are excellent, on mondays that have a 10 dollar pitcher deal, a friend and I were able to get three each out of the pitcher. Good thing she lives in walking distance to the place. \n\nAnother good thing about the happy hour is the food. The bar has its own list of items in addition to the restaurants main menu. The best thing on that list is the chicken nachos, so good, best nachos I've had in a long time. Another is the cheese crisp with carnitas, very tasty.  Most of the items on this menu are around five dollars, and for five dollars you get a lot of food enough for two. \n\nI would highly recommend this place.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HOleI3jz1MLNUJ6cc1x0Pw", "review_id": "8EwBq6JDbL3-G5harQcbgw", "text": "My two-star rating for Sam's Cafe is based on our experience there for happy hour in the bar. If we ever return for dinner, I will update, but for now, I'll just say this place is really unremarkable and disappointing and that there are *way* better places to go for happy hour. \n\nWe went for happy hour on Friday around 5:45 pm and sat in the bar at one of the high tables. There were only 3-4 other people in the bar area, (and maybe 6-8 in the rest of the restaurant) but it still took the bartender about 5 minutes to come over and take our drink order. I got the Grand Canyon Margarita (featuring cranberry and citrus juices), and my husband got the Cactus Margarita (basically the house margarita). Both were $3. We wanted to order some bar food as well, but again, it took him about 10 minutes to return with our drinks and take our food order, even though the bar was still quite empty. After already being irritable with the slow service (having both worked in restaurants, we are very understanding of how stressful it is to handle a lot of tables or drink orders, but the restaurant was so empty that there was just no excuse), the slow service was not the only bad part of our first experience at Sam's Cafe. \n\nThe next negative was that the margaritas were so sweet and weak, they might as well just have charged us $3 each for juice. Then, it took another 15-20 minutes for us to get our bar food (carnitas cheese crisp, jalapeno poppers, and southwestern bruschetta) and when it finally came, it was all cold! We noticed that no one else in the bar area had gotten food, but all of a sudden, the bartender emerged from the back with an enormous tray of food and served everyone who had been waiting for food at once. Having worked in many restaurants, I know that one of the main rules of good service is that someone should take food out as soon as it's ready so that it doesn't get cold, and that as a server, I was responsible for doing so even if the food wasn't for my table. Either the bartender should have been checking in the back more frequently for food that was ready or someone else (like the manager, who kept wandering around in a daze but never appeared to be doing much) should have done him a favor (if he was really that busy) and brought it out. \n\nThe third negative was that most of the food was not good at all. I know not to expect too much from bar food, especially when it was seriously discounted for happy hour, but two of the things we ordered were just bad. The carnitas cheese crisp was not light and crispy with gooey cheese; instead, it was a heavy and greasy flour tortillas covered in congealed cheese and dry shredded pork. Not good. The jalapeno poppers and boneless chicken wings were also terrible - Jack in the Box has better poppers and the chicken wings were straight out of a Tyson resealable bag. The Southwestern Bruschetta was fine, although it was very oily, and I have a hard time understanding how merely adding a ton of cilantro to a tomato mix makes something \"southwestern.\" None of the food items was more than $5, but I have been to *many* other happy hours where you can get solid, flavorful appetizers for between $2 - $5. Kincaid's and McCormick & Schmick's are two great examples. \n\nThe final kicker of our bad happy hour experience was when we asked the bartender for a check and he tried to pressure us to order more even though we said several times that we were finished. I believe the exact line was, \"Are you sure you don't want anything else? More drinks? More food? Some shots?\" Maybe I'm crazy, but I don't think you should order more to *make* your experience somewhere better; rather, you should order more *because* you're having such a good time. As persuasive as his \"selling techniques\" were, we weren't (having a good time), so we didn't (order more).", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "dy65J4MjecYKCnXfR3Ct8Q", "review_id": "3ZjR6EGNxI4gQRghOlzvdw", "text": "Five stars for my fire-roasted veggie tacos.\n\nZero stars for the heat. My god, Arizona is Satan country.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9v8IyMk_S6eJujux1Cno7g", "review_id": "BO6cGaz0NR6BvpAssmJn_w", "text": "Great place to sit outside & enjoy an afternoon with a friend, especially since the AZ weather is startin to cool slightly!  There were mostly business types and tourists dining around us.  We chatted over drinks while taking in the water fountains @ the AZ Center and soaking up comfortably warm sun rays.\n\nWhile waiting for our food, we grazed on chips that resembled a mix of real tortilla chips and some potato puffs that reminded me of Munchos.  Except the things that looked & crunched like Munchos had a slightly sweet taste.  I ordered the blackened fish tacos.  My plate came with the double shelled tacos with a zesty sauce and a choice of toppings for you to spoon yourself--black beans, spicy coleslaw mix & Spanish rice.  AT the end of the meal, they brought out white chocolate that had been chilled & wrapped in a corn husk.  It was just enough to satisfy a dessert craving without making you feel like crap, if you'd decided to order dessert after a deliciously filling meal.\n\nThe only drawback is that the prices are a lil high--$10.95 for my Orange Beso margarita, which was poured @ the table.  (The server left the remainder in the shaker for me to imbibe).  And my taco plate was around $10 too.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BXav9E4dd_elPz93EyofHQ", "review_id": "Wm9fX3GQFR5ScqvUP3tD8g", "text": "I love this place for lunch or a casual happy hour when I am in town. The Chips are amazing. They are not your typical tortilla chips. Every basket has a sweet, spicy and regular flavor. The food will not WOW you but then again this is a laid back tex mex restuarant with good margarita's decent food but a really good atmosphere!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MUHoBFzwRoXpCpgYSN8KRA", "review_id": "yzFrKuCDYZM5Qt1r3m80XQ", "text": "No real complaints about this place - last time I was here, I was fairly pleased overall.  Chips and salsa were a treat, possibly only because I was really hungry.  Pretty good margarita, as well.  I guess the reason this place doesn't get more stars is the food - while not bad, it doesn't stand out much.  I've never had any problems with the service here, though I've never been really impressed by it either.\n\nEat on the patio - it's not a great patio, but it has a decent view of the Arizona Center's plaza.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oNKhpx5jEnYL-SjvnBsaRA", "review_id": "vXG-QGlyo1wY834L9E2NeQ", "text": "I really enjoyed this place. I had some great grilled tuna with rice and veggies. It was cooked perfectly and the seasonings didn't overwhelm the tuna. Everyone else at the table got more traditional mexican dishes...tacos, fajitas etc. and they really seemed to enjoy them! I also had an AMAZING margarita. It was a specialty one with citrus flavors, I don't even like tequila but it was delicious. The outdoor seating area is beautiful. We ate surrounded by trees covered in twinkle lights, so pretty.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 8, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "f_YFU2h9rM0ZPrPJD6eCsg", "review_id": "aRagptjmLO-a1nkGmBHlJg", "text": "After reading all the other reviews of this place I have determined one thing. You all were obviously on crack when you ate here. Or maybe they gave you crack when you ate here...either way my experience was not the same.\n\nWent at about 4:00 on a Saturday, not a busy time for a restaurant so I wasn't scared away when we were the only ones in the entire place, next time, I'll make sure to think twice.\n\nThey started us off with chips and salsa, and I'm rather shocked that no one has mentioned their chips are a total fail. Salsa was decent, but the chips were an assortment of sweet potato chips, stale blue corn chips, sweet fried chips (sugar and everything), and stale normal tortilla chips. All in one bowl. If they weren't stale, the blue corn and normal chips would have paired nicely with the salsa. But rubbery sweet potato (don't get me wrong, I like sweet potato)  and sugar coated with salsa? Really?\n\nWe decided that we were going to order an appetizer and then a meal to split, and I love a good artichoke-anything so I ordered the artichoke dip. When it came out (like 20 minutes later) I had to ask them if they brought us the right dish. It was a bowl of queso and no matter how hard I searched, there was not an artichoke to be found. They didn't bring us any other chips to go with it, and let me tell you, sweet potato chips and queso don't go so great together. To make it worse, the menu said it was $6.99 but they charged us $7.79, if it was good I wouldn't have cared so much about $0.80 as I do.\n\nI thought a good beef fajita dish with a cup of chicken tortilla soup would be a safe bet, but they couldn't even do that right. They brought out corn and flour tortillas with the fajitas. Word of advice, if they ask you which you prefer save yourself the trouble and get the flour. The corn ones were so wet that they literally tore to shreds when I tried to peel them off each other. There wasn't a whole lot of beef in the beef fajitas either, and what was there was lacking in good flavor. And for the soup, Half Moon Sports Grill makes a better tortilla soup than this place...and they're a sports grill. \n\nOverall, food was bad. Service was very slow considering we were the only ones there, and I would never, ever eat here again. Did I mention they didn't give us silverware? We had to go steal it off another table.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "FxxYCRPcpd__yhRRmmtyMQ", "review_id": "maFgIlgNgCo2sOeD5iPTAQ", "text": "For me, this place is very satisfactory. It's not super great, but it gets the job done. Also, I liked the chips and salsa that they served starting off. It was a nice mix of torilla chips and sweet potato chips. The service overall was really friendly and prompt and I didn't have a whole lot of complaints on that end.\n\nMy one complaint? The portions served. I got a chimichanga that looks like a fried burrito from chipotle with a side salad. It was a pretty good chimichanga, but i didn't feel that great after eating the body weight of a newborn with a side salad to boot. As you can tell, I'm not big on leaving anything on my plate. \n\nLastly, the cherry on the frosting for me was the white chocolate pecan dessert thing they give you at the end. It's their version of the chocolate mints that they give you with the bill. Come here to eat, don't come here for fine dining.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "B7McDYDrf4R814OT3xwInQ", "review_id": "zeYk_nOn_i-iUlX1lKT7Cw", "text": "Yummy Margarita, interesting fried calamari, and fabulous blackened fish tacos!\n\nWe decided we wanted Mexican Thursday night and found out within a walking distance of the Convention center you have about 3 choices for dinner.\nThe one closest was indicated as herendous, so we immediately skipped it. One of the \"ambassadors\" suggested this place and said the carnitas were fabulous.\n\nWe arrived right about 6pm and had no trouble getting seated outside. Our waitress was really friendly and happy.\nI started with a house margarita (rocks, salt of course) and it came in a shaker that help pretty much the equivalent of 2!!  Hence the limit to 2 to a person! \nVery tasty! I didn't think it was very strong till i got up and started to walk around!\n\nThe chips and salsa were interesting. There were 2 different type of chips - some puffy with a bit of sweetness, some regular. Definitely tasty. And the salsa was good!\n\nWe started with corn encrusted calamari - very interesting and yummy! I did the blackened fish tacos, hubby went with the steak and blue cheese quesadilla.\nThe fish was amazing! Make sure you get extra salsa! The quesadilla was weird - not something we would get again.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Btph1wnrHKSZs6DkZXfMXQ", "review_id": "ScfLCHEeEBbTQqUuaLzHJg", "text": "\"Great Meeting Room in Back\" - We recently held a meeting in the back room and it was perfect. You were connected to the main restaurant, yet a wall blocked the noise so you could hear our meeting conversation. A glass wall to the beautiful Arizona Center gardens kept you from feeling too closed in. The server did a good job of keeping everyone's drinks filled and timing our orders. She filled bowls of chips and salsa with a mix of blue and yellow corn and flour tortilla chips. The salsa was pretty good.We had the Salmon and a Sweet Potato Puree served with Spinach Salad. It was a wondeful tasty lunch. The chicken sandwich and an enchilada plate seemed popular as well. I think we will keep this our regular spot for our monthly meetings for the foreseeable future. So, ladies, if you see us there on the third Saturday's of the month, come join the fun of the Network of Business Women Phoenix.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CLBP6Gm7VaKxmMMy1pzkMg", "review_id": "RfMD8xNuSy0aViyewSnv7A", "text": "Went here for dinner with a group of 11. The service was great, the food was okay. I had the blackened fish tacos and the flavor was good, but it was nothing more than fish in a tortilla, nothing special. My favorite thing about this restaurant was the basket of chips they put on your table. They had everything from regular tortilla, deep fried, sweet pototao and blue corn chips. The margaritas were great too. I'd go back again because they do have a great outdoor patio, but the food is nothing memorable.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "dYj2bFCak_Q3TXN4aGHZeg", "review_id": "6yXc5d5CzzspTaTmBNbA-Q", "text": "Pleasant spot for a margarita-filled lunch or dinner. 3.5 stars\n\nHighlights:\n- Margaritas: I loved the fruity grand canyon one (lime, prickly pear, etc.) and the hub got an adult version of a milkshake canister with his 2-limit margarita (got 4 glasses out of that thing!)\n- Outside/inside seating: outside was nice on a patio especially at night overlooking some blue lit up trees and misters for the heat, but inside was a nice A/C haven for the height of the sunny day.\n- Chips: combo of sweet wontony, yellow corn, orange spiced, and blue corn as well as sweet potato chips. It's rare to find such variety.\n- Salsa: great roasted flavor\n- Pork: carnitas was a large portion of meat--quite juicy and tasty\n- Menu: pure mex and southwestern mex as well as pastas and salads\n- Dessert: creative presentation with white chocolate pecans enveloped in a tamale wrapper. Complementary item which was a nice touch.\n- Staff: super duper friendly which I appreciated\n\nLowlights:\n- Crabcake: too dense cornmealy for me--couldn't taste much flavor or crab\n- Fish: didn't taste too fresh and advertised that veggies would be in the mix, but only limited slivers to were found.\n\nDecent spot. I'd come again for chips and margaritas.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PVIJ0S6sVxGYstpyWAUciw", "review_id": "5wOhqy97aSJLpDFKLoYuUg", "text": "This place used to be great, with unique dishes, yummy breadsticks with special butters and complimentary white chocolate for dessert. Now it's just average, with nice outdoor seating.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4dnDsoHuxUtzhaumxbpR5w", "review_id": "SgKZrdPZGz6pV1-pZpPQAw", "text": "The Hubbs and I wound up here on a Sunday night looking to use up a Restaurant.com certificate I purchased for close to nothing several months earlier. The weather was beautiful, so we chose a table on the packed patio. I'm just gonna break down it from here.\n\nService: great. Never had a problem with drinks, wait wasn't too long, etc. \n\nFood: Meh, I've had a lot better. The hubby ordered the Grilled Vegetable Pasta. He seemed to like it, but I hated it. Think angelhair tossed with lots of great grilled veggies - then throw in some black beans and an asian soy sauce of some sort. YUCK. The combination of the textures and flavors were all wrong. I ordered the Chil-Rubbed Sirloin and ordered it medium. The temperature was perfect, which was a nice surprise. However, the \"chile-rub\" tasted like straight up chili powder. Nothing more, nothing less. The mashed potatoes had diced CARROTS in them, and I'm sorry, no matter how great of an idea that may seem, carrots are NOT a good idea in mashed potatoes. They tasted alright, but again, the texture and just the overall flavor was all wrong. The hubby also ordered a margarita, which was good, but we've definitely had better.\n\nAll in all I was a little disappointed. Perhaps we ordered the wrong items, but then again, I'm not too sure what would be considered great on a menu that reads Sams-Mex, Mex-Mex and Pasta as options.\n\nProbably won't return.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZtFf2ervN53wKa-NoccTpA", "review_id": "lHYkqPMwe78GBOAVMm91SA", "text": "This is a great place for happy hour.   I do believe these were the best chips and salsa I have ever had.  They have a bit of a kick.  Be careful though, they are definitely hard to stop eating and you will spoil your appetitie.  The fried shrimp tacos were fabulous.  I would have definitely ventured back if it wasn't for the lady bartender's bad attitude and poor customer service.  The manager  Angel was nice enough to give my co-workers and I gift cards for our next purchase there.  Not sure I would go back though.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "noekNAqLa2L3az5_bnb3zA", "review_id": "nit2c3gkBQIgDLohMdT9JQ", "text": "Gotta respond to Dee M. and her critique of the lady bartender at Sam's Cafe.  I've been served by Amanda about 100 times over the last few years, and never once has she shown me poor customer service or a bad attitude.  She's about the best bartended in Phoenix, so go check her out some time!\n\nAs for the restaurant itself, the food is pretty tasty.  Pancho's enchilada's are my staple, but you can't really go wrong with anything there.  Happy Hour is also great - several good food and drink specials.  My favorite drinking place at the AZ Center by far!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WeFxOADIRIDgdgjg8PmQdw", "review_id": "X5OpSA0Rs2Rs1xGTFUAdUg", "text": "Good food, and excellent service. I recommend asking to be waited on by Johnny.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uq5C5qFHN7iqvdX83VwrlA", "review_id": "kZCGBY4a_D3oB1Q8xuDXJA", "text": "If you're gonna eat tex-mex in the downtown phoenix area, this is your best bet. \n\nI typically go here every time I come to Phoenix, and it's pretty great. the outdoor seating with the Grotto view is really really gorgeous. \n\nThe chips and salsa are FANTASTIC!!!! You get an assortment of chips and they are the best I've ever had. \n\nThe blackened fish tacos set my mouth on FIRE. I had no idea they would be COVERED in chili powder. too extreme for me. \n\nTypically you get, white chocolate wrapped in a tamale leaf to cleanse your pallet after you are finish with your meal, which is one of my favorite parts of dinner ... but our waitress forgot :( ... definitely ask! \n\nI would say this is your typical \"mexican/southwest\" restaurant, where the entire menu is basically variations of taco salad, 10 different variations of quesadillas, and tacos of some sort, and 3 pages of different margaritas and drinks with \"loco\" in the name. \n\nNot too bad, not great either. I personally prefer the Greek place next door :)", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iLu2fqV8VndrCzqDO7tUpQ", "review_id": "qRQszOo0cwT1rknDJDGfmA", "text": "this place is decent. the service was great. there is a nice outside patio surrounded by trees lit up with pretty blue lights. the food was good; i had the shrimp quesadilla. my fave was the rico rita drink. they have a 2 drink max policy on this drink b/c it's supposed to get you soooooo wasted and um well i assure you i am not an alki but this drink did nothing of the sort. but it was very tasty! i will try to make this at home :P \n\ni would recommend if you're in the az shopping centre but i wouldn't go out of my way to eat there.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eBwBjylS66qPcHs2_ajLag", "review_id": "YNCCjz4HTjU7N5u5Ar1wVA", "text": "Scale of 1-10 (single visit):\n8 Food\n8 *Drinks*\n9 Service\n9 Atmosphere\n7 Value\n\nRitas were good, but could have been stronger for what I was expecting (limit 2).  The Black & Bleu Quesadilla was GREAT.  The pre-meal salsa had excellent flavors, but had some large inedible tomato chunks that made navigating the ramekan a bit of a challenge.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QzBwdhtjO-8trteJdwaJzw", "review_id": "pIv8VHs1bO2xU6_KB0-ztg", "text": "Pretty good food. Pop in here for a quick lunch or a quick dinner. I wouldn't plan on coming here for a nice dinner while on vacation, but after a long day of sightseeing, if you want to just sit down and get some Mexican and a few coronas without having to go back to the hotel and shower and get dressed up, this place will do.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3VIRjR2V29TOaI9u64hMig", "review_id": "OXuRzZ2RB9RJjPRO3Tp7mQ", "text": "Had a nice dinner outside on the patio - it was really pretty. The margaritas were pretty good. The salsa and chips were also pretty tasty - it was nice to have some variety- these were no simple white corn chips; there were blue corn and even sweet potato chips mixed in. My fish tacos were awesome, I love spice and they certainly delivered. I would try it again and hopefully find another item on the menu that was just as good.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "EOlGkRn-83UnF7634dOUKw", "review_id": "O7nPl0jI0S-5Gf1YBlGDxQ", "text": "I was surprised that it took me a year a half to realize that this place was so close to me. Wish I had known a long time ago. \n\nI came here for lunch with a couple of buddies and from the very beginning I was impressed. We got seated right away and our chips and salsa came within seconds of sitting down! And let me just say, this is the BEST ASSORTMENT of chips I've ever had at a restaurant. There were typical white/yellow corn chips, along with blue chips and sweet potato chips and other stuff. Very tasty. The salsa tasted a little \"pre-made\" to me but it was still decent. \n\nI ordered the carnitas and enchiladas platter. It was pretty good. The carnitas had good flavor (but there was only one tortilla) and the enchiladas had a good creamy sauce on top. I also liked the fact that they offered us a carafe of water so they didn't have to keep coming around to refill it for us. I know for some that seems a little lazy and cheesy, but I think it's AWESOME!\n\nThe best part was the little mini White-Chocolate/Pecan tamale at the end. It was REALLLLLLY good and wanted about 10 more. Bill was pretty cheap and I really liked the atmosphere of the restaurant. Definitely going back.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M6oU3OBf_E6gqlfkLGlStQ", "review_id": "-hHdcKqpoPdZb7MoM5Y25g", "text": "One menu lunch or dinner, nice views of the fountains especially at night, and a decent south western ambiance. Your standard is a bowl of chips and salsa. Not just any chips,  a Melody Sweet potato, flour with a sweet chiptole dusting and corn chips. \n\nThe menu consists of many tex-mex foods.  I sually stick to the seared Ahi tuna sandwich served with fries. The Tuna is of high grade with a spicy seasoning. The bun is standard as are the fries. all for about $10\n\nMy friend usually opts for the \"black and blue quesadilla\" a steak and blue cheese quesadilla that is busting with flavor. This dish can sometimes lack consistency and the cheese is not well distributed in the tortilla. \n\nEven if one skips the desert you are treated to a small white chocolate desert wrapped in a corn husk, it will make your hands sticky but it is worth it.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "jMAAFMgWctB_ngsMpY8AiA", "text": "I am a fan....of their happy hour! I had heard good things about Sam's and this was my first visit. I arrived just after 6 and sat at the bar. I ordered their Grand Canyon Margarita from their happy hour menu...mmmm sooo good! The mixed chips (sweet potato chips, seasoned corn and flour tortilla chips) were unique. I can't say I was a huge fan of the sweet and spicy seasoning on the chips, but the salsa was good. I ordered my dinner from the happy hour menu too, the carnitas cheese crisp. This was a huge flour tortilla covered with cheese, shredded roasted pork and pico de gallo, served with a bbq sauce on the side. I passed on using the bbq sauce, I felt there was plenty of flavor without it and only occasionally found myself using the salsa provided with the chips to add another layer of pep. I enjoyed the atmosphere and as a frequent solo diner I was comfortable eating here.  [free chips and salsa, 2 margaritas and the carnitas cheese crisp, under $20 including tip.]", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EJVwqmV-yBdN9gt3jW6IwA", "review_id": "TggZ-LRPWQn4p4ZzA33D9A", "text": "My first and only visit so far to Sam's Cafe was quite nice. The house margarita is a bit pricey, but they offer some good happy deals so be sure to get in on those. I had the Black and Blue quesadilla and it was delicious. Our server was bit quirky but friendly and attentive. The atmosphere on the patio is wonderful. With the fountains nearby and plenty of opportunity for people watching, you can easily relax and enjoy your visit.\nI won't say Sam's blew my mind, but I would definitely visit again. Especially for hour happy.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X0YSVMYKk-dgtGkBdiyqPQ", "review_id": "pSBBCQIgZvT-DgqjcNb9VA", "text": "Our server was a little slow BUT, she was really nice and very helpful.  Our meal was excellent starting with their chip bowl that had a variety of chips in it and good salsa.  The meal was also really good.  I got the seafood flautas.  I would've finished it had I not filled myself up on the chip bowl.  They also bring out complimentary white chocolate tamales that tasted really good!  If they do that for all their customers, I can see why everyone comes back.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "vf0luDZa6qCDEord7S_mqA", "text": "I really like the patio at this Sam's. You get a nice view of the Arizona Center, pretty lights and water sculptures. It is great for people watching, and killing some time while waiting for a movie to start. That is really the only time I go to Sam's - PreMovie. \n\nGet the chips and salsa, they serve a mix of sweet potato and regular tortilla chips. The salsa is gringalicious (not spicy at all,  but still pretty tasty).\n\nWe started with the sampler (probably a mistake for only 2 people as it was huge) it had mushroom quesadilla, spring rolls, turkey sliders and a salad. It was pretty good, but would have been better for a group of 6.\n\nI ordered the steak and cake for my main. It was a chile-rubbed sirloin accompanied by a big fat delicious crab cake. It was served with sweet mashed potatoes and veggies. The sweet mashed potatoes were almost as good as those at Sierra Bonita... Almost. \n\nThis was a great meal and reminded me not to forget about Sam's when I have to return to the Arizona Center.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZK_WcbPcxO7ZgHAbIoqFpw", "review_id": "fjxx_ftWqaApzw6TmBWMsw", "text": "Wow! So I work at a prison and I've had inmate meals occasionally, so there is a certain standard of food and taste that I have developed. It's really not that hard to please me with food, especially after having prison food but Sam's cafe really questioned whether or not I was an inmate that night. \n\nI ordered one of their specials, which was the pork enchiladas. When I got the tray, I initially thought they had mistaken the dish for a three rolled tacos, with mole-like sauce? First I had to decipher if it was fried, which was later confirmed. Then the sauce on top was definitely something that you cannot label. It had a sweet, mole, yet bitter taste, with sour cream that was light and fluffy and made it look like whip cream. I know . . . strange you say? The pork was dried out and even the two of us could not finish this one meal that was split. The beans tasted hallow, if that's even possible and the rice was extra dry. \n\nI am sorry to give this such a harsh review, but it's the truth and sometimes the truth hurts. I have to say they do have great margaritas and the best part was the complimentary white chocolate, pecan thing they gave at the end. Sorry Sam's but this will be my first and last time.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0KXxuKxlspsO6CrDLgQJ-w", "review_id": "rVqYA41K85_Y-ZpsvT09dw", "text": "Lots of awesome packed in a cute little restaurant. Visited here on numerous occasions and never had to wait for a table. Service is excellent; friendly, and witty waitresses are a breath of fresh air. As is the patio, which is a perfect venue to enjoy a meal next to the fountains. The view of the gardens at lunch time is also a nice tidbit. \n\nLoved the chips too. Chimichanga is A-okay!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "ZILzME35fCC-R-DSEB2Wyw", "text": "Yep still a fan. Mostly of the Grand Canyon Margaritas, they soothe away the pains of the day.  They have what I have now seen to be a rotating list of Happy Hour food options which are usually not bad and range from $2-$6. I usually fill up on chips and salsa. I have not changed my mind on the seasoning they use on the chips (sweet...spicy...meeh) I find myself picking through the basket to avoid the highly seasoned chips. The salsa is good but the large tomato chunks make it tough to get on a chip, or when you do it is hard to get from that point to your mouth without it falling off (usually on my chest or lap). I have yet to order from the regular/full menu. Maybe one day!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GJI6yunTW74EUfgUFHR5dw", "review_id": "Y-vPF6_uHYidNXQ2r38Qqw", "text": "In town for a conference.  Wandered over to this mall full of chain restaurants and found Sam's to be a gem.\n\nFood was fresh, large quantities. Great flavors.  I had a vegetable taco.  Not the same old bell peppers, mushrooms, and onions.  This had asparagus, spinach, zuch.  \n\nWaitress provided great service.  Gave us free guacamole. Outdoor seating is lovely, though lots of skanky pigeons and flies.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A85CoBQ6qSX8d1vVlvPgpw", "review_id": "g-LOOcRj5fgf5kKLD6jesA", "text": "So my boyfriend has been to Canyon Cafe in St. Louis which is owned by the people who own Sam's Cafe and we had been meaning to go for a while so he knew what to expect but I didn't.  The meal started out with the chips and salsa which were pretty amazing.  The salsa had more bite to it than normal salsa you'd get at Macayo's or Arriba's.  The chips were a wide variety that included everything from sweet potato to blue corn to a white corn with a sugar coating.  I got the carnitas platter and my boyfriend got the enchiladas and carnitas dish.  The carnitas were mouthwatering.  The combination of the meat with the guacamole and rice made the tacos to die for.  The cheese used in the enchiladas was rich and mouthwatering.  Different than just the typical cheddar cheese.  For dessert, I had the banana burrito which was okay.  I much prefer the banana tempura at Benihana.\n\nBesides the fact that the food was so good, I give Sam's Cafe 4 stars because I lost a piece of jewelry while dining and the staff helped me find it :)\n\nDefinitely would return here.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RAWy3YCE-jwfyuGvwzUaqQ", "review_id": "9zbk1P9KaQvGfT_TFrEdig", "text": "Well for starters, I will say I had given up on going out for dinner so I ate a couple slices of warmed over pizza. We finally went and as I was less than hungry skipped the steak I had been eying. We split a Meatloaf and switched the mashed potatoes out for the mashed sweet potatoes. The two split plates were more than enough food for a regular meal. I can't imagine eating a whole one and I am a hearty eater. We also each ordered a Rico Rita. Yummy and again large portions. The service was good too. I used to go to the Camelback location and the quality and service is the same here. We will be back.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "qojT6j6o6twDVU1nFVmVEQ", "review_id": "4xibRIlnyToGTZisitv7pQ", "text": "Had a group business dinner here while in PHX.  If you are out of town the location can be a tricky as it is inside a shopping plaza.  Most of the group was about 10 mins late (I know I know...sad when most of us have GPS capable mobile phones).  We found it due to the friendly local police and Downtown Phoenix greeters (?).  \n\nThe restaurant did not have a private room (we had a group of 15) but we were there really early.  The chip basket is AMAZING!  It has a bunch of different chips from tortilla, to different types of potates and even these fried pieces of goodness (that reminded me of wontons).  The salsa was really good too.  The waitstaff was great....they provided lots of these chip baskets during our 3 hour meeting.  When the meeting concluded...it was straight to the top shelf margaritas which we've been dying for since we sat down.  It's a great deal for top shelf tequila and the quantity.  You get about 2-4 drinks as they even give you some reserve in the cocktail shaker.  \n\nFood was good.  I had the sirloin which was cooked perfect at medium.  My friend sitting next to me ordered the same thing at medium rare but got it well done.  She sent it back and after a few minutes got a new one closer to the rare side but she was happy.\n\nIf I lived in the area and was able to visit again I could consider becoming a fan of this place.  Definitely check it out.  Another plus - they have a patio too!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AirVzN1BVQBmq5zY0YMNYQ", "review_id": "Ey2x8MZOUuh3-hZQfZwuag", "text": "I was at Sam's for a work dinner with a group of six.  I couldn't believe that I had never been here before and I was excited to try a new place, so I could Yelp about it, of course!\n\nMy co-workers and I walked up on the wrong side of the cafe and came through the patio area.  Normally, I don't think this would have been a problem, however this night they had the majority of the patio roped off for a private function and we looked like we were trying to crash it.  Oops.  No harm done, they still let us into the restaurant.\n\nWhile waiting for everyone in the group to arrive, the two girls at the hostess stand were watching us with little to no expression on their face.  I felt a little uncomfortable, they were not friendly and welcoming by any means, but they eventually sat us none the less and our service was great from there out.  We decided to sit inside as it was a little warm outside.\n\nThe server was nice and even joked around with us a bit.  I ordered the Orange Beso margarita.  It was good, since it was made with vodka instead of tequila, it wasn't quite a margarita for me, but hey, it tasted good.  Since they drop off the shaker so you can refill your own, it was the margarita that seemed to never end.  That made me happy!\n\nPlenty of other people have mentioned the cool assortment of chips and the great salsa so I won't get into details.  I just leave it that I loved both!\n\nFor my meal I ordered the Black & Blue quesadilla.  It sure was yummy!  The steak was cooked and seasoned perfectly and as I've mentioned in many other reviews, the right amount of blue cheese is always a winner in my book.  This quesadilla was right on the money, not overpowering with the blue cheese.  I ended up taking half of it home.\n\nAs plenty of other reviewers have mentioned, the white chocolate tamale was great finish for the meal.  I'm not so big on desserts, but I usually crave a bite or two of sweet to finish lunch or dinner and this did the trick!\n\nI can't wait to go back on the weekend to relax on the patio, drink some margaritas, and try more food.  I think next time I'd like to try some tacos . . .", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "M6oU3OBf_E6gqlfkLGlStQ", "review_id": "LkKSQVCd7LnIZXg6IytcgQ", "text": "I returned here fr a birthday lunch with a co-worker.\n\nI was a bit sad to see the Tuna sandwiches was removed from the menu leaving me with the $13 tuna plate option. It comes with two decently sized Cajun pieces of tuna, on a bed of rice and veggies. I asked for rare and it came medium well however.\n\nThere is a new small bites menu for budget conscious lunch crowd.\n\nThe validation is no longer of much use, it is just $1 off now.\n\nAs allays the chips are great.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dx8guo_yRTCEwGJhWLboxA", "review_id": "PItennkzjfrTy6QboFFIUQ", "text": "I come to Phoenix for work a lot and this is always a place my co-workers and I come to when we're in town.  There's really nice outdoor seating with some misters to cool you down on a hot summer day. \n\nThey always provide you with chips and salsa which are AH-MAY-ZING.  It's not your typical tortilla chips and salsa there's something extra special about these chips.  \n\nIt's your standard tex-mex cuisine.  I really like their shrimp taco's.  The carnitas platter was pretty good but the pork was a bit too salty for me.  Their fajitas are always good.  The salmon is also pretty good.  Those are the typical dishes I get when I go.  \n\nWhen you end the meal they always give you white chocolate tamales to clean/cool your palate.  Always delish. ...\n\nThe place hasn't really disappointed me except for this past week when we purchased two pitchers of the Grand Canyon margaritas and there was more juice than there was tequila.  :-\\  but other than that it's pretty good.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QhuESGhOQWnKqwlSrISm8A", "review_id": "doFqsQ8piqQ9b9pWqn3Ztg", "text": "Stopped at Sam's for a work lunch. Great location. It's good to have places like this downtown. \n\nEveryone in our group enjoyed the food. From the variety of pre-meal chips, the entrees, and the post meal white chocolate tamales. \n\nI had the shrimp tacos an they were great. Fresh, rich with flavor, and very filling.\n\nI'd like to stop in after work some time for some margaritas.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nH9OZEGfgseWjC5_IPGCXw", "review_id": "gi9hLYOPk_fbvOr2mCHu7g", "text": "Everything about this place is wonderful!! I love the huge windows and outdoor patio! Gorgeous! Their food is amazing everything from the chips (there are about 5 different chips in the basket) and salsa to dessert! They have some of the best margaritas in town! Yum! My favorite thing on the menu is the goat cheese stuffed chicken with roaster red pepper sauce! This is to die for!!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yIYQewxT56mvIDLuBm7k9Q", "review_id": "6W5S-Jbg6zK1RS8LMI_BJg", "text": "The outdoor area was great to sit in during a warm summer evening.  The service was attentive, even though we were the only ones sitting outside.  The complimenatry chips are terrific -- they are a mix of a bunch of different types, not just stale tortilla chips that you may get elsewhere.  The entrees were solid (not earth-shattering), but in light of the other positive aspects, the four stars are well deserved.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i2TRnWtvxxwJuynRKrw35Q", "review_id": "penRWzZ71d8A6gUL8DOIPg", "text": "Their margaritas are DELICIOUS!  Happy hour = $3 margaritas, and $4 and $5 \"eats\" that will fill you up.  They also have great free chips and salsa, and I love the location.\n\nThe bar is not crowded for happy hour, and the people who are there are fresh out of work, so it is nice to be in a \"professional\" crowd.\n\nLove it and will continue to frequent it.  If you want to hit happy hour and a movie, this is a great place!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f6LyQRjgqdZPYK888JHedQ", "review_id": "Dfc8t2HawCFyaJyPkQZ-Gw", "text": "Accommodating to gluten free needs. Fish tacos, chips, & salsa were great. Service excellent.  Also liked the complimentary chocolate tamale dessert.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "EaXxcrGtsNRHHBgBHSYuZg", "text": "I enjoy this Sam's location particularly for the gorgeous patio. I love sitting outside enjoying the water and light features and seeing all the people strolling by. It's a great first date spot because it is distracting enough to inspire conversation. \n\nLast time I was there I had a table of five grey hairs on my right, and a table of  ten 20 something's on my left. Diverse crowds are always nice. It's a chain, and a decent one and I've been told they make a mad margarita. The white chocolate tamale adds a sprinkle of joy at the end of every meal. I can't wait for the cooler weather...", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "3x1MykIUtUJjIUk-pji2WQ", "review_id": "HvbIDfmZSZfpnBrFj9e__Q", "text": "I've been here a few times now and I have one word for you, 2 Limit Margaritas!!! Okay, thats more than one word but you get the idea (: \n\nThe free chips and salsa are really tasty and come in a variety of sweet potato, tortilla and seasoned crispy fluffy ones... mmm. \n\nThe reason I gave 4 stars is because of the food. It's good but I felt it was missing something both times I ate there. \nI had the BBq burger and Portabello quesadilla which were a little bland and ordinary. \n\nIf your lookin' for a good, strong margarita though, this is the place!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ru6uX6w_ms7B_Q3U7wMYbQ", "review_id": "OG1WTCMAsYBBdBD41ViToA", "text": "Went on a random trip to downtown Phoenix and decided to eat lunch at this place.  Be careful of the chips & salsa appetizer- they're bound to get you hooked before the actual meal comes out! I got the salmon flautas which had a fruit salsa topping.  It was greasy and not too flavorful, but the salsa balanced out the greasiness.  My friend had the bbq burger and the black fish tacos, and they enjoyed their dishes as well.  It's not outstanding, but a nice place to eat at with a nice view.  They also gave a peppermint white chocolate tamale dessert for free at the end of my meal! Only thing I didn't like were the birds outside sitting on the tables and pecking at crumbs on the floor!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W4irZkAF09FmpNQE--nnEQ", "review_id": "LpSGee6slPjUG8RsTp4Hlg", "text": "Ate here with a group of work associates while staying across the street for a conference. Service was very good - our waiter handled the large group with ease, which doesn't always happen.\n\nThe chips and salsa are unlike any I've had anywhere else and they were totally addictive! My end of the table demolished our bowl in minutes and then grabbed the one from the other end. \n\nThe entrees left a bit to be desired, however. Lots of seafood - which just doesn't seem right in the desert. I would have liked more traditionally tex-mex dishes to choose from as I eventually settled on the enchilada and carnitas platter, which was OK. \n\nAll things considered, it was a good experience and I'm sure I'll be back next time business brings me to Phoenix.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yRalNhE4YSdOoKJ9n_a4uA", "review_id": "BC759UHAS5ODz4YZXhkoRA", "text": "I started out extremely hopeful because the basket of chips placed on the table were so good that I probably would have been satisfied not ordering an actual entree. As it turned our, I should have listened to my stomach. The basket of chips included blue corn, yellow corn, sweet potato and surprisingly the best of the bunch, fried won ton skins with Navajo spices. The salsa was pretty good though when my friend asked for something spicier, all they did was dump some cayenne pepper into the same salsa and serve it in a different shaped bowl.\n\nWe started with the cheap happy hour margarita, which was better than expected to their special Commemorativo margarita, which was served to us in the shaker. For the price, it was a lot of margarita with a lot of tequila and it was tasty. Can't beat that...except maybe with a couple of rounds of Patron.\n\n I knew I was in trouble, though, when I asked the waiter to recommend a vegetarian dish and he suggested the veggie pasta with black beans and ginger soy sauce. Not sure why I listened to him when every part of my being told me not to order pasta at a Mexican restaurant. But I did. My pasta came with three toothpick thin pieces of asparagus, one mushroom, two pieces of zucchini and a little pile of spinach. There were a few black beans hiding in the noodles which were slightly tinted brown, supposedly the Ginger soy sauce. It was the worst meal I have had in a very longtime and a total disappointment to say the least. I tried a piece of my friend's tuna and it was overbooked, try and bland.\n\nAll in all, this place got one star for their margaritas and one star for their chips. I may go back for drinks but will think twice, and probably even three times before I eat there again.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "YLE6GoJ61fb0QBF7JTkaJg", "review_id": "MOb-0mRDoJpBA3U1AzB9Fg", "text": "Sam's cafe was a nice place to go for lunch or Dinner and enjoy some Tex~Mex if your in the downtown area. They are conveniently located on 3rd not far from the convention center.  The Tex~Mex Decor was sorta fun with a small bar area near the front and a huge patio along the park side of the restaurant.   \n\nThe service was a bit slow but they were very busy for lunch.  I think everyone at our table had salads, all were A~OK.  Their Cobb salad was rated the best at our table.  The Blacken steak taco salads were lacking steak and and other veggies would have been nice too in addition to just lettuce, cheese and diced pieces of steak.  The Cobb was full of everything your would expect with a good Cobb salad and was very tasty.  The Chicken taco salad was better than the steak.\n\nThe chips and salsa at first appeared to be very impressive as many other Yelpers have mentioned however your either a fan or not a fan.  I'm not a fan unfortunately...  The chips were too greasy with way too much of their seasoning!  I especially did not like their salsa.  It had no heat and HUGE chunks of tomato's! YYYEEAA~UCK.  Way too much work to get to the little bits of salsa that were actually kind of good.  I asked for a different salsa, my server just brought us some hot sauce to add to the salsa. Some of folks at our table did like their chips and salsa though. The Grand Canyon Margaritas were very good and a recommend from me to you.  \n\nSuggestion: seek out the \"Info-dude\" that walks around the Mall area to show people where to go and ask him for some coupons. We were able to get 20% off our meal coupons from him.  Based on their margaritas and a few other Yelp reviews I'm looking forward to my next visit but will order something different.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9etvFm51AUhOzXzbTeVmXQ", "review_id": "wTRBLW4IJiuZiGjatKxzWA", "text": "Our new favorite place to dine! We have a difficult  time deciding what to order on the large and tempting Southwestern menu. The appetizers are also fabulous...the fried calamari is the best, served with a creamy spicy dipping sauce... large portion....enough for two as a meal. The prices are reasonable and the staff have become our friends. The surrounding outdoor area is beautiful, with fountains and twinkly lit trees. The cafe is located in the Arizona Center so a nice place to walk and shop after dinner.\nAsk any ASK ME AMBASSADOR (those guys in orange are great and know what's best in Phoenix) and they will direct you to Sam's.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i2TRnWtvxxwJuynRKrw35Q", "review_id": "CNe9RV4PihZPPhxJiGZIbQ", "text": "We have been frequenting here more often lately since it is by our favorite theater. \n\nOur bartender now recognizes us, knows our order, and is sweet as pie.\n\nSeriously one of my favorite happy hour spots of all time.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hIb1ikbIMI0t1EK4gPsK_A", "review_id": "DxdjfC7Pd-7y9Of2KfmMlg", "text": "This is a decent place. I came here some time ago because I had a Restaurant.com certificate, and the BF and I needed to use it up. \n\nThe best part were the margaritas- tasty and lethal. I can't remember what I got, only that it had coconut in it. It shouldn't have worked, but it did! \n\nThe food itself was... so-so. It was edible, nothing to write home about. The service was good, and the ambience lovely. We went in the fall and sat on the patio.\n\nI wouldn't come out of my way to dine here, but if you were in the neighborhood during happy hour, it's definitely worth stopping in.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uEa6oypnFtwiJcFFFOsIBQ", "review_id": "bq6METUESWPouutpIto41g", "text": "Great food.  We went with a large party and got great service.  Margaritas were very strong, so beware of how much you consume!  Fortunately, I wasn't driving and the metro is a short walk.  I could have made a meal of the chips and dip.  They had some sort of special seasoning that I couldn't quite place, but I loved them and ate way too many.  We sat outdoors and the weather was great.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_p9EnnLQg6KDlIRU2fYEJA", "review_id": "Np7qt0WVsfqZix7zlV1nmg", "text": "...NOW WE'RE TALKIN'! Killer Mexican Food! The chips 'n salsa kicks ass! You get a red, blue & regular tortilla chips with reg, spicy salsa & bean dip! Hellava start! A kick-butt margarita! Had Chicken Fajitas!...THE BEST! Cannot wait to return! Great ambiance.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ubbalP-P01DViadUaVBCiA", "review_id": "22xwfjGjHy9C_rPCwqCXSA", "text": "EAT the chips and salsa!!!  You will not be disappointed!  \n\nChicken enchiladas are A-MA-ZING!  \n\nGreat patio!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l_6XDatGLHfkGxl8BjI2Ag", "review_id": "upKgszSwXHykkdL8rI2sFQ", "text": "Enjoyed a great lunch on the patio overlooking a gorgeous scenery. Chicken enchiladas are a must! Yum!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "xaPwzbtkselbxI472WIjsA", "review_id": "HEQ9G2IQohLWcwgIDa1Zuw", "text": "Went here with a big group for dinner and drinks.  Had what they call the \"best margarita\"--you should get that; they are very good & HUGE!  The chips are great (especially the ones that come with sweet potato chips mixed in).  The guac was okay.  And the blackened fish tacos, while huge, were okay.  I'd say that I agree with most other reviews about the food; not bad, but nothing amazing.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1Q4mCt38rIbe6q73bOx_BA", "review_id": "Uo_IlOQEvQnKxAcZQx0fDA", "text": "The chips in this place are ridiculously good!  I literally ate an entire basket myself.  We stopped here for drinks and an appetizer and were thoroughly impressed.  The Guac itself was decent, the presentation of it was really good.  I was a big fan of this place and would go back in a hurry.  One thing to be aware of is the fact that the advertisements for drink specials on the sidewalk are a little misleading, as they are only valid in the really small bar area.  Next time, I will be sure to grab my drink first in the bar area for the discounted price before I sit down.  Enjoy!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pEVf8GRshP9HUkSpizc9LA", "review_id": "3u0FhvPtm2GBC52-1uvKZg", "text": "I hosted a group lunch for 35 people on the patio at Sam's a week or so ago.  They were so prepared and had our buffet ready to go when our group arrived.  The chips and salsa are amazing...a meal all into themselves.  The chicken enchiladas were so tasty.  The patio is the place to sit at Sam's to overlook the beautiful gardens at the Arizona Center - such a great view!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2CDz9Vdxlc8AjKSku7csRg", "review_id": "sRVii7viTVqGzfECir9SKA", "text": "Good place. Not the most exciting food, but solid quality. The table-side fresh guacamole was a knockout!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_UAyLUAFAe8lnry2NEfVGA", "review_id": "elQapVDw0ptDgPbG9lcdZg", "text": "superbe terrasse au bord du jardin des fontaines.;tr\u00e9s romantique..;bonne cuisine un peu spicy", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lr5_7PqBjjUSooZLaPg1Eg", "review_id": "jxGpsMaSMwvWkBDChJ3srg", "text": "Very nice lunch food. Carnitas are awesome and the white chocolate tamales are a nice finish.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s91Q3p51RqxoAjPF_7OugA", "review_id": "bLH1x-0L4_wfEC8rZ7AQMQ", "text": "Sam's Cafe at Arizona Center is a relaxed restaurant good for dinner or a weekend lunch. I've been underwhelmed by an entree or two (note: don't bother with the steak), but in general, the food is good. The margaritas are large and potent. They have a small but good selection of beers on tap. The chips and salsa are good. I enjoy their quesadillas and burgers. The patio is a great place to have a lazy Saturday afternoon drink with friends.\n\nWhile I like Sam's Cafe well enough, I know some people who absolutely love it, so I can confidently say it is worth a visit.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wDPN-DTpsLqQLqwlar3CEg", "review_id": "8mn64HNN8Kr4evcMTNqyRg", "text": "This is a good stop for travelers to grab cheap food and enjoy some drinks.  \n\nThey start off with a nice helping of chips and salsa.  The chips were an assortment of corn, fried dough like, and whole grain chips.  The salsa was nice and spicy, a great start.  We also ordered guacamole which was creamy and oniony.   \n\nWe came at the time the servers switched off and areas, so we had 3 different servers, but after we had our final server, he was courteous and took care of us.\n\nI had the desert fire pasta which was a big helping of spicy, cheesy penne pasta with shrimp.  It was really salty but still thought it was still good overall.\n\nMy co-worker had the fish tacos which was a nice large platter with black beans.  The sangria was delicious and you could have a choice of white or red.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LXWAXIeYFIdgd2JVPF-9qA", "review_id": "a3zaPSVISsPhszfFc47Ifg", "text": "I have always enjoyed eating at this spot it is really cool to walk around after dinner or before... I have eaten at this spot twice both times really great and friendly service. The first trip I went with the (Black And Bleu Quesadilla) Blackened steak sliced and served in a crisp flour tortilla with red onion marmalade and Monterey Jack & Bleu cheese. Served with tomatillo-avocado salsa, chipotle mayonnaise, pico de gallo, cotija cheese and Margarita slaw. Upon my second trip I went with the (Blackened Fish Tacos)  In crisp taco shells with Margarita slaw, pico de gallo and fresh limes on the side. Served with southwest rice and black beans... I rate the food as followed.\n\nBlack And Bleu Quesadilla - A+\nBlackened Fish Tacos - C \nChips - A+\nSalsa - A\n\nI will be back to this spot for sure an all around great place for a good meal... Plus the white chocolate tamale after dinner treat will keep you coming back for sure.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IO3AsR6cdMto7VCwfPzf2w", "review_id": "Kz495FZa8Vk4kV7TQhlVRg", "text": "I've only been here for happy hour and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Margaritas for $3 and food items for $3, $4, or $5. I had two margaritas and a chicken quesadilla and spent only $10. Can't really complain about that. The bartenders are cute and friendly and they have MLB Network. What more does a girl need?", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t5IXWQdoTKRVTiM-I9PslQ", "review_id": "Iuh0_qlMziBD9NalXaQdaA", "text": "Food was OK.  I had the enchiladas and they were good. The rice was also great. the chips and salsa were horrible in m opinion. The salsa was slightly sweet and the chips were a mixture of different types of chips. While this was unique.. it wasn't good. On the flip side my food came out in about 5 minutes. My server was good also.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-d73R3VfdG4Xd00RijsFsw", "review_id": "1x2GF8xDH69HRb1Qyai8ow", "text": "We had a long layover so we decided to take a taxi downtown. I'm not sure but I think the taxi driver took the long way there, 20 bucks from the airport seemed a bit much considering how close it was. \nBut as for Sam's cafe, we really enjoyed it. The chips and salsa was a good start, I like how the basket was an assortment of chips. They prepared the guacamole fresh in front of you too which was pretty cool. We both enjoyed the food. I had this skillet lasagna dish and my girl had a carnitas and something combo plate. The carnitas were a little dry for my liking though. They were a few items on the menu that looked really good too so if I'm ever in the area again I'll hopefully try them. \nOh, we took light rail back to the airport for $1.75 each and took us less time to get there. Just in case you're traveling like us.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8-mw_aotUGmP0k0s6QKwOA", "review_id": "w3Ts6qfpGlDF8krfVga3Dg", "text": "Visited Sam's Cafe on the Urban Wine Walk. I recommend the white sangria!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mCA8L4Jp5Dz1LYgG9toavg", "review_id": "cbSQPADbCKVE-SMZlXR41A", "text": "Not as good as I had hoped.  Strange menu:  pasta, but no burritos.  Had the chicken quesadilla, and didn't care much for it.  Although, the free dessert deal using Yelp was nice.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uvxM4Q5d8yKGf8VH37wr1Q", "review_id": "rKAepXofSfh6gnbrRvtdlA", "text": "I was semi-hungry and was wandering around downtown Phoenix and found this Southwestern themed restaurant here in the mall. I figured since I'm here for a few days, that it would be nice to try something that is \"Southwestern\".\n\nCame here for lunch and it was relatively empty and I sat at the bar. Nice clean area, with a couple of tv's for the sports fanatics. The servers were pretty friendly too. Although some of the servers were super bored since there were not a lot of customers.\n\nAgain, I wanted something Southwestern so I went with their Desert Fire Pasta. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/6Wc5DPXGudcNi2XK7QfQtA?select=AykZwJA1xSgxLOBaWbWHOg It's basically shrimp and fresh mushrooms over angel-hair pasta in a jalape\u00f1o cream sauce. Topped with Parmesan cheese and pico de gallo. This pasta was pretty much soaked with butter. Is that a typical Southwestern thing? Because if so, I would feel light headed all the time if I lived here.\n\nAnd for dessert, I got their fried banana burrito with ice cream http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/6Wc5DPXGudcNi2XK7QfQtA?select=PpE4HMvbpTU7mJdb19VlZA. Nice presentation actually. It's a great theme for a Southwestern style dessert.\n\nTip: Use your yelp check in to get a free dessert.\n\nOverall, a decent experience, though just a bit fattening to me with all that cream and butter. \n\nWent to downtown a couple of times, and this place was desolate. I mean everywhere else as well. Not sure why, but it can be a good thing but you must also wonder why...oh well.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "55bCAA6mn6iF8yBkQvsxvg", "review_id": "HEsYkbw_B5aqFIegsoX78Q", "text": "Best $8 lunch, the chips and salsa was a great start, a mix of chips with a thick, flavorful salsa. The the two large chicken enchiladas with salad on the side was plenty. Service and outside dining was great.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f01B5tRtqf3k6ak1pPSAWw", "review_id": "NZ4Q3Vba1Fqyh5FshgzRHA", "text": "Descent. Good place to sit on the patio.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6OWHDbEq23f24Vki_veHBA", "review_id": "1G4Lu-rJv6NtkARGCxr-dw", "text": "2nd stop on the dine around. \n\nOur group gave them a 3.25, which I'm rounding down to a 3. \n\nWe were seated quickly and ordered a round of the grand canyon margaritas. We were brought chips and salsa, which unfortunately was the best tasting thing we ate at the restaurant. I had the carnitas taco, which was sadly underwhelming. The pork wasn't too flavorful. Jon had the corn crusted calamari. I don't have a calamari palate so I can't rank it against anything, but he said it was just average. The drinks however were BOMB (margarita with cranberry, lime, and prickly pear juice), both frozen and iced. Our server was super sweet and chatted it up with us which was nice. I don't know if I'd make the trip back for dinner, but if I was in the area I'd definitely come back for a margarita and some appetizers.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_freuda6ZERPF5rqQ2rdGA", "review_id": "mANPpj4lapt4MelJ5XjnRw", "text": "Yummmmy. For such a humble name, this place really exceeds expectations.  \n\nNice ambiance, and good food.  They really impressed me right off the bat with their chips and salsa.  The chips were assortment that were quite good and far from the ordinary corn tortillas you'd expect at any old Mex/Tex-Mex restaurant.   I had  the tortilla soup and the spinach & mushroom quesadilla which were quite good too.  But, I must say, the best part was the white chocolate tamales that they serve at the end of the meal... a most pleasant surprise and a wonderful end to a nice meal :)", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RvZks2VBHdym25_d6I8YGw", "review_id": "uljrlJicLaQJOn4KmqYpLw", "text": "Best TexMex in the valley! The chips and salsa are home made and probably the best I have ever eaten. I had shrimp tacos which were delicious, staff was very friendly and down to earth.....if you ate downtown give them a try.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JRNWY0Fr-uQpsFDXCn9_vw", "review_id": "vdh7F_uPSa8_7jKq8NgYcQ", "text": "Everything about this place is perfect! The chips & salsa and enchilada's were delicious! I would recommend this place to all my friends!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UCCBNL1FiMIuPK_NyoxnAw", "review_id": "3c_Ly05xi1G1xBSKmbKqYQ", "text": "This is actually one of favorite restaurants ever, been coming since 1999 and they've only gotten better over the years, Guys: great first-date place!!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8Fhyi6U9-3OZC0j8DY3TPQ", "review_id": "Hng52Oc-fTAxVKvoOYSIyA", "text": "Really great chips and salsa!!! Also, one of the best Margaritas in town! The food is good, patio has a great atmosphere. reasonable prices for what it is.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P_Og_CZG7f42ckaOUPyXcw", "review_id": "dlQVx1DSYDZVlm051LNHtA", "text": "The food was bland, the cheese dip reminded me of cheese wiz and after seated I waited over 15 minutes just to give my drink order.  The only good thing was the chips...not going back.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h3MWqj3CCZdt9yTBKHkOZg", "review_id": "3fv1ymGDEtom-P9MIHS97w", "text": "Average, the cheese dip was good. I got the Black and Blue quesdillas, which were great! But the side of slaw was not great, I wish it would have come with beans and rice. Overall it is not a bad place, but not the place to go out of your way for.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iwUN95LIaEr75TZE_JC6bg", "review_id": "EaTCLaXeCMBEDtxjhLJuJQ", "text": "It's a day like any other, or so you think. \nDuring your daily exercise session, a short walk to the mailbox, everything is about to change.\nYou're a goner now.\nIt's a letter from the class reunion committee with your wife's hyphenated maiden name on it, and this can only mean one thing.\nSaying goodbye to carbs for the next 3 months as she starts serving up swill with hefty amounts of god forsaken vegetables and no carbs. \nYes, she'll try any diet to lose weight, and on her way down, into this veggie-eating, omni-farting hell, take you with her in the process. \n\nIt's ok, don't panic.\nYou're a yuppie remember? You live downtown in one of those overpriced lofts, within walking distance from the Arizona Center. \n\nHere's my recommendation.\n\nWalk to Sam's. It's a few more steps than the mailbox, but at least you won't find any unwanted surprises. \nCarb loading? You bet. \nOrder the Desert Fire Pasta, Pancho's Carnitas, or the Chicken Quesadilla. \nAll noteworthy, especially if you're trying to negate the affects of your wife's cabbage-reunion soup. \nSam's delights. Try it.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TtgWLUjFsWOMzENxS-gZGQ", "review_id": "g7bdZEbMS51SLKGVTHXggw", "text": "Excellent food and good service!\n\nWent for lunch with a coworker, who had never been here before. Both of us enjoyed the salsa and very unique tortilla chips. Wish I had ordered the made-at-the-table guacamole. Prices were very reasonable (especially for downtown Phoenix).\n\nBoth of us ate more than we should have. The servings were huge and dee-licious! Way too full to even think of ordering dessert. More reason to return!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "p9GGjP59wRjC6m-RTMG2Hg", "review_id": "hBwhGvnESvY1sRc6ViIFnQ", "text": "Went here per a friends margarita suggestion. I had the Rico Rita which was a pi\u00f1a colada-ish flavored margarita. Very tasty while a little on the light side. For $10 you got about 2 glasses worth as they bring out the shaker, which was nice. I didn't order an entree but I did attack the chips which were awesommmme! The basket was a mix of a few different types, including sweet potato, with a southwestern spice sprinkled on. Yum yum yum! I would go back for the chips and a heavier handed margarita!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vMwnJLV3yF07yJ06zdRgoQ", "review_id": "vW37uGFVuXGPv_ugwm870A", "text": "I went to this place two times while I was visiting Phoenix. The first time we had a very large party and the service was great! We were seated quickly and served drinks and our food in a timely manner. Prior to ordering I checked out other Yelp reviews just as you are now and the things that stood out to me we're the chips and salsa and the margaritas. Well, everyone said it and I'm gonna say it too! You must try the chips and salsa (my favorite chip is the wonton chip, a little sweet heat! Yum!) and of course to go with it get the top shelf conmemorativo margarita...so, so, so good! I also got the spinach and portobello mushroom quesadilla and it was good. \n\nIt was so Delish that I brought a different large group of friends back to this place. Unfortunately, the restaurant was much busier and I'm not sure they handled the large crowds very well. We were told 1 hour wait, but after 20 minutes our buzzer went off. When we gathered our group to be seated the hostess told us it was a mistake and asked us to wait off to the side in the dining area. This wait was another hour before we approached the hostess. She was very rude and told us it would be 'awhile' but wouldn't give us a time frame. When we asked if it would be 10? 30? 1 and a half hours? She said it would be at least that! Unacceptable when we were told an hour wait. I asked to speak to a manager and Tony was extremely responsive! He worked it so that we were seated right away! The server  was fantastic as she stepped in to take our large party and we were seated outside her section. The chips and salsa came out quickly and she was great with getting us drinks (of course I had another round of the margarita) and the food was great. This time around I had the salmon. So delish! And the desserts were covered by the server as an apology for our wait. \n\nThe manager Tony was great, responsive and helped me to overcome my disappointment in the rude hostess encounter and he brought me back to a 4 star rating for the great service and food once we were seated. I would definitely recommend this place and the margarita!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xfw8eOYmfMphj7qe8rDZOg", "review_id": "YRPH41CtQp95xpWH-d28Xg", "text": "Great happy hour.  Complimentary and yummy chips and salsa.  Good price on my favorite dish...the black and blue quesadilla.  Plus, there is always at least one beer worth drinking at happy hour pricing.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZWx9uGzEGl0QzLUHI9rT2w", "review_id": "Zdz8JHyJot9X8TjJeOa9bA", "text": "Wow...what a nice surprise!  Chips and salsa were great, even though I usually prefer my salsa spicier than what is offered. Desert Fire Pasta was EXCELLENT, and sons loved their pork enchiladas and chicken quesadillas. Limit Two margarita was awesome (Top Shelf Conmemorativo).   Highly recommended - great food, reasonably priced, and outdoor seating wonderful!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KEArkXqWqNh22-JCEPGeXQ", "review_id": "VBgQemlVcNxejCUjTGEEBA", "text": "My parents and I were so satisfied with this restaurant that i don't even know where to begin.  First off the chips and salsa were amazing.  They had three kinds of chips.  Wonton's, Regular chips, and Sweet potato chips. I got the chimichanga and WOW so freaken gooooood!!!  I would definitely get it again! At the end of the meal they give you a corn husk filled with white chocolate(not a tamale, like everyone keeps saying) which was very quite delightful. Also the setting was so beautiful.  I have never been to a place that gorgeous before and to top it off my parents hate sitting outside but this place they rather of sat outside then inside! lol.\n\nP.S. I went in January of 2012 just forgot to finish my review. =]", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yPXwplqHZbWiS7h9-Ntawg", "review_id": "7fNp6QWorKDewKdwGoUmwA", "text": "Had lunch here. Great food and great service.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oKFqd2Lhz37jZQgI4gdbqA", "review_id": "u9kW2TeCyyAMT5D99GRqxQ", "text": "How good is Sam's? Well, I just got back from eating dinner here, and I couldn't think of anything I wanted to do more than write this review -- that's how good it is. \n\nI'm in town for business and a buddy who lives in the area suggested this place for dinner tonight, and boy am I glad he did! \n\nLet me start with the ambiance. Very nicely decorated and furnished in the Southwestern style that is common down here but done nicely, not gaudy or tacky in any way. There is a nice outside patio seating area, however considering I'm from Seattle and the temp was still pushing 100 degrees, we opted to sit inside.\n\nOnce we were seated, we were tempted to order the \"Limit-2\" margaritas that they are apparently famous for, but decided against it. After taking our drink order, the waitress brought us a basket of chips and a bowl of salsa.\n\nLet me stop right here.\n\nI knew just from looking at them, that these were no ordinary chips . Not only were they a mixture of different types of chips (regular tortillas, sweet potato, and wontons), but each type was topped in a different seasoning -- my favorite being the wonton chips topped in seasoning and some powdered sugar, giving it a sweet and spicy flavor at the same time. Amazing. I asked the waitress what the seasoning but I swear they were laced with cocaine as well. Hands down the best chips and salsa I've ever had in my life. I would go back just for that!\n\nOnce we overcame the confusion of what the \"Super Salad\" was (it turns out she was asking if I wanted soup OR salad), I ordered the Pueblo House Salad to start with. It was a very nice sized salad (could easily have been shared by two people if someone wanted to), and delicious with their honey chipotle vinaigrette dressing.\n\nFor the main course, I opted for the Santa Fe Stuffed Chicken Breast, which came off the \"Sam-Mex\" section of the menu. According to the menu, \"Sam-Mex\" was created by their executive chef with \"the influence of Mexican, Spanish, Native American and American Southwest Cultures.\" The chicken breast was stuffed with herb-goat cheese and served over a roasted red pepper cream sauce with a pine nut & cilantro pesto, grilled asparagus and southwest rice.\n\nWords cannot describe the amazing fusion of these different flavors as they combined into one superbly mind blowing dish.\n\nI'll be honest, it was hard to concentrate on the conversation with my buddy as I was distracted each time I took a bite -- but don't let him know I said that!\n \nAt the end of the meal, as we opted not to order dessert (or the crazy margarita), we were treated to what the waitress referred to as \"white chocolate tamales,\" compliments of the chef. Of course, know that I have read some of the other reviews on here, it seems that everyone gets these little treats, but whether the chef really intended for us to specifically have them or not was a mute point after tasting them -- a great finishing touch on an amazing meal. \n\nWhile I don't often get down to this part of the country, I will always have fond memories of this little \"cafe\" called, Sam's.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A9PlVYW_PobkDF6ZskCpXQ", "review_id": "KF9ysjNUqiNqb-7FdCCahQ", "text": "This is the third time I've eaten here, and I'm sorry to say, but they really flubbed it this time.\nPLUS: Portions are generous.  Chips and salsa as soon as you sit down are really tasty.  Service is solid.  Prices reasonable.  Food is tasty.\nMINUS: Way too salty.  Everything except the salad had far more salt than necessary or even reasonable.  Music was too loud for the few other diners and was some terrible mix that had nothing to do with the Tex/Mex theme that was so carefully planned everywhere throughout the entire restaurant.  And final problem was probably just bad luck, but the chili rubbed sirloin, while fantastically yummy to taste, was the most gristly piece of meat I've ever been served anywhere (including the IHOP).  Also managed to deliver an almost well-done dish when I had asked for medium-rare.  Would have given 3-4 stars if more appropriate music and volume, less salt, and properly prepared steak.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oQZeITmS8rppOi9YukhbaQ", "review_id": "6xRh-q-tA9D98Rc5DYxF1w", "text": "This place sets a new bar for complimentary chips and salsa. The chips are a cornucopia of crispy warm blue corn, white corn, four, sweet potato, and wonton style flavors sprinkled with yummy seasonings. The freebie salsa is thick and delicious, far beyond freebie grade.\n\nThe Grand Canyon frozen margarita was tangy and superb. First time I've had a margarita dressed up with bits of fresh orange zest.\n\nThe table-side guacamole is pretty good. I think I'll ask for extra spice next time.\n\nThe outdoor seating s great...overlooking the courtyard mini waterfalls & fountain.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tfvPHrjXUv80HqctCa2B_g", "review_id": "jXx4dU-hN-64QCEQ7KgNHQ", "text": "The free chips and salsa was great!  It was hard to stop eating the various types of warm chips and chunky, fresh salsa.  The shrimp tacos were delicious! The nice free dessert (banana burrito) from checking in made it a perfect lunch!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gkwc5gC9eayRtcJ5X-z8AQ", "review_id": "bKEB4h6kn26P8iAlpO8QjA", "text": "I went to Sam's cafe with a group of 8-10 and they had no problem accommodating us, even though the restaurant was packed.  The service was great and the food was amazing!  The complimentary chips and salsa were addictive.  The variety of chips was incredible, sweet potato, multicolored corn chips, and some other unidentifiable but delicious vegetable based chips.  Amazing.\n\nI had a stuffed chicken dish and my date had the carnitas plate.  I tried them both and they were really delicious, but the carnitas was definitely the better of the two.  It was moist and tender, but with delicious crispy caramelized edges. \n\nI didn't hear a single complaint about the food and drink from anyone at the table!  The only complaints I could possibly voice are about the atmosphere.  It was very crowded on a Friday after work and so it was pretty loud.  The sun beating through the floor to ceiling window was a little much, I was blinded for the first third of our meal and it was a little warm.  Once the sun went down, it was pretty great though.  I would go back!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wy36iLPZ6WXA73C3Q81Zhg", "review_id": "ODYLXwu6W-aX8dmXg4LN9w", "text": "I had dinner here at the end of a long week of conference meetings. Compared to the fast food, food court, and hotel fare I'd eaten throughout the week before, this was a fabulous meal. Compared to any Tex-Mex restaurant in Texas, however, this was pretty bleh. So, for travelers that know good Mexican or Tex-Mex food, you may be disappointed with the flavors here--but given your few eating options in Phoenix, I'd definitely recommend it.\n\nPrimary food gripes: the salsa was smoky tasting and so dark as to almost look black. The carnitas in my chimichanga were dry and burnt. Little spice or flavor to the overall dish.\n\nPositives: Their top shelf margarita was excellent. Just excellent. Also, one of my fellow diners loved the stuffed chicken dish. \n\nService-related: Attentive, friendly service, if a little overly so. Weak or no A/C on in the restaurant while we ate. In June. Not awesome.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T3nizBSxK68NAC9jeL8s6Q", "review_id": "SMFrQSIJvUPgTDao3DxcEg", "text": "I stopped in with my wife last night, as we are both new to the city and were celebrating our anniversary. The food was great. However, the staff went out of their way to go above and beyond my expectations. They were friendly and prompt and the manager made us feel important as patrons.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7JMth1sN7xUw1zhTNAwJxQ", "review_id": "hdSbmO3ex6A3D7xckZO7xw", "text": "I've been to Sam's several times and have never been disappointed. My most recent visit was last night. We skipped the appetizer only because we had tickets to a show but not to worry because the complementary chips and salsa are outstanding! You don't even need the salsa as the chips are seasoned, fresh and uniquely delicious. Husband had the chicken quesadilla and inhaled it before I could try it but he loved it. I was torn between the Stuffed Chicken and the Spinach and Portobello quesadilla. I had (and loved) the chicken dish my last visit so I went with the spinach and mushroom quesadilla which was wonderfully simple and delicious with a fresh and tasty salad on the side. We didn't have time for dessert but again, not to worry as the complementary white chocolate nibble they serve at the end of the meal hits the spot. Next time we come to Sam's we will hopefully have more time for appetizer and dessert. I also need to commend the attentive wait staff and pleasant atmosphere especially when the weather allows you to sit outside", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RO1EBgzijksa07CXkfM_-w", "review_id": "SrA9XzyxiElBCQ9VQfATRg", "text": "After a hard day working an event across the street at the Sheraton, I was pleasantly surprised to find Sam's Cafe.  We sat out on the patio and enjoyed the most amazing chips + salsa which many people have raved about on Yelp.  Towards the end of the meal, manager Nicole dropped by the table to ask how the meal was and we enjoyed talking with her. She was very knowledgable about the city and the restaurant which I was surprised to find has a sister cafe in my town (St. Louis). I thought the food was good but not amazing. But the chips, atmosphere, service and overall relaxing evening made this a 5-start experience.  I'll go back and try something different and I'm sure it will be even better.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-WEfh4lO59tvv2RzP3RSjw", "review_id": "0f9O-gurD3G0zSzzFw4Xbg", "text": "Long time user of Yelp...first time reviewer and Sam's is the reason!\n\nWOW...what a great restaurant and an even better experience.\n\nFirst, the chips & salsa that showed up as we sat down - Almost impossible to describe how good this combination of sweet, spicy, flavorful and tangy this kickoff to dinner was.  You must go and you MUST have the chips and salsa...YUM!\n\nThen, dinner.  And it was fast and delicioso!  I had the Black and Blue quesidilla and my partner had a pork dish and holy cramoly...amazing.  Not only was the service fabulous and fast, but the attention to detail was truly surprising AND, did I mention the food was fantastic!\n\nThen we met up with Nicole - manager extraordinaire and a really nice person to socialize with during dinner.  She came over and asked how our dinner was going and then shared stories of her experiences with us and what's cool (and not so cool) about Phoenix.  Always great to hear it direct from a local . . . thanks Nicole, you made our evening really special.\n\nAnd then finally, after all was said and done, our waitress Sally brought these little corn-husk wrapped fingerlings of vanilla infused white-chocolate with pecans encrusted throughout.  Seriously...just shoot me!\n\nI'd give Sam's a 10 star rating, but then again, this is my first time reviewing a restaurant so, it's a pleasure to start off my Yelp career with such a great and wonderful place.  PLUS, there's a Canyon Cafe' restaurant (parent company of Sam's) about 10 minutes from my house in St. Louis so as soon as I get back home, I'd headed there for more fun and food.\n\nThanks Sam's...WOW!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M6Wi9pKDx-W6rGgmf9GVMw", "review_id": "DbY_So5pZTpSHM54Q2RcAA", "text": "A date picked this restaurant for me and I have to admit I was impressed!  Sitting outside on the patio under the gorgeous sparkling lights on the palm trees, with the sound of the running water in the fountains nearby, in the heart of Central Phoenix.  It didn't even matter at that point if the food was good!   \n\nI've been back several times since and this place doesn't disappoint.  However, I would rank ambiance #1, alcohol #2 and food #3.  Drink choices are widely ranging so everyone will find something.   From your traditional margarita to a cocktail, the drinks are strong and well made.  As for the food, I've had a few dishes I liked - the black and bleu quesadilla and the fajitas tend to be my go-to.  I love the salsa too - it's a chipotle, smoky flavor - my favorite kind!   Best little treat is a white chocolate dessert served in a corn husk at the end of the meal.   Great little inclusion!   \n\nThis is located in the Arizona Center by the AMC movie theater, so makes it easy for a great dinner and movie night.   Then grab your date's arm and take a stroll through the courtyard, enjoy the twinkling lights and fountains.   There's no way you'll be able to resist the romance!  =)", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n4EqyATij3Vd0bRoFt-djA", "review_id": "SxcCy0OJJpSAvhuH3lhqaw", "text": "I had never heard of this place when i went here for a lunch meeting.  We arrived about noon on a Wednesday and the place was busy, but not packed.  The weather outside was awesome and we wanted to sit outside but the noise from the fountains/waterfalls up against the patio was really loud to talk over so we sat inside.  \n\nThe chips and salsa they brought out was amazing.  The bowl had 4 different types and flavors of chips and the salsa had a good taste and spice without being too hot.  For a meal i picked the Meatloaf and it was a ton of food.  2 huge pieces meatloaf that was seared on a grill after it was cooked came out with corn & mashed potatoes and a roasted tomato BBQ sauce.  I ate the whole thing (even though it was more food that i should have eaten) and i didn't feel bad!.  The meeting was a little hard to pay attention to though since the windows faced the pathway and the women from ASU downtown and all of the businesses kept walking by!!!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zZ3V6qPihaKEIZiME1ZeeA", "review_id": "9blg-1OwnIWhnvp3L5gSdw", "text": "Ditto on other comments about the chips n' salsa. Whoduthunk that simply putting 4 kinds of chips would make a basic appetizer so much better?", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K7C-duTQBWpjdA1LA8G5NQ", "review_id": "VT7JweNJAtRaSbaCqcJy5Q", "text": "We didn't have a really good experience here, but I don't think it was the fault of the restaurant.  A little misunderstanding with the server on \"gluten free\" food, but otherwise food was good, relatively competitive with others.  Atmosphere wasn't really what we liked, but that is a matter of personal opinion.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z29rB7lK6hDr5rF8Ndf1hw", "review_id": "izklKiyFvhMFsritv0vGEA", "text": "The black and blue quesadilla was amazing! And the chips and salsa are to die for! Service was great, too!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e0Rls_7QxkVcFJtUXDaA0A", "review_id": "v2cx-KWywliqlaotcmBA_g", "text": "So I've been here twice.  Both times, I thought the food was excellent.  Sam's enchiladas, while non-traditional, are admittedly my favorite in town; they are significantly better than Barrio Caf\u00e9.  The portions are huge; the prices, very reasonable; and the atmosphere, especially the beautiful outdoor patio near the fountain, is fantastic on nice Phoenix days.  \n\nAnd this is all before you consider the chips.  Good gracious, the chips and salsa!  Five star worthy chips and salsa.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MhK7f2e7mv88C5PLR_Q_fg", "review_id": "wkzBlzkMjnLYzXE7OYcnXg", "text": "I was pleasantly surprised by the great service and taste of the food.  I had an amazing waiter and the manager was even walking around asking how everyone's meals came out.  \n\nI loved the chips and salsa.  There was a mix of different colored chips with different seasonings.  I ordered steak fajitas which came out hot, tender and delicious.  A lot of veggies and a lot of nice spices.  I ordered a slide of dulche De Leche, which was so good.  \n\nMy bill, with a 30% tip only came out to $20, which I thought was very reasonable.\n\nThe restaurant is located in a nice little plaza area with a cool looking courtyard, surrounded by an office building and a sweet looking Cathedral, a few blocks from Chace field.  I was glad I went here.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VCkKGJcRToYWfQstsO3K0Q", "review_id": "O3eSDDZujYT4tL0bATEpCg", "text": "Good food overall.  The guacamole was excellent!  The group enjoyed their entrees overall.  I had the seared tuna which was very good. Margaritas were potent...which is good .  Desserts were also enjoyable - tres leche cake was moist and tastie.  Atmosphere was ok.  Cost per person was about $40 person with a drink or so.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bkgq4Ktyf1nvDKM5pq7bRQ", "review_id": "cOYmlcjGv7uzosXfPRauBA", "text": "I like the food at Sam's and I like the happy hour. I don't know if they've changed management or service since they changed their name to Canyon Cafe but the service here frustrated me so badly I had to give it 2 stars for \"I've experienced better.\"  The wait for food is rather long most times of the day, which, at lunch time especially, can suffice as a reason NOT to go here. You definitely won't make it back to work within an hour.  \n\nBut here's the main reason I started boycotting Sam's. I went here with a friend who is allergic to cilantro once. She tried ordering 4 different things that presumably wouldn't have cilantro on them and each time she selected something the waiter just said \"That has cilantro too.\" How about helping to identify some items WITHOUT cilantro, Mr. Waiter?! When she had finally just decided NOT to eat at all, I asked the waiter if he could go ask the cook if he could make anything without cilantro so my friend could eat.  Rather than doing that, he said, \"well, I know all the ingredients in everything so that won't help.\" Nice. Finally I asked the waiter if the chef could make a quesadilla (tortillas & cheese!!!!!!) without cilantro and he STILL said no.  Do you know why? Because it's served with pico de gallo on top. HELLO?!?! just leave it off....idiot. It was really a terrible experience. Usually restaurants at least ATTEMPT to accommodate food allergies. NOT this one. \n\nTHEN, to cap it all off, I asked for parking validation for the garage when we were ready to go. All restaurants at the Arizona Center give validation for parking because why would you pay an additional $5-$10 just to eat at so-so restaurants?  The hostess responded with a simple, \"Sorry - we're out\". I had no patience left after the no-cilantro fiasco so I inquired further and finally a manager came out and said, \"Oh - no parking? - I'll go get more validations from our sister restaurant around the corner.\" He was back in 1 minute. How difficult was that? The lack of problem-solving skills among the staff here really astounded me, and for this reason, despite the fact that this place is super convenient to my job and home, I haven't been back since.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Oq-FvMXWQVDk4xZfuznX1w", "review_id": "WnuD62uRPeogGOXtMHjzpQ", "text": "In town for a conference at the convention center and stumbled upon this place across the street for lunch one day - what a happy surprise!  Loved the house-made chips they bring as soon as you're seated - not just your average tortilla chips but also wontons and sweet potato chips, and all with a nice sized bowl of a really flavorful smoky chipotle-style salsa - delish!  It's a good thing the kitchen is quick because my Cobb salad that came out a short time later was gigantic.  I would probably say this is one of the top Cobbs I have ever had - every item on it tasted fresh and crisp and good quality, and there were a lot of unique items included - oh so much more than your average Cobb.\nI planned all week to go back at night for dinner and margaritas but never did make it - boo!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8df3K8GFO7ndoT8ghVANNw", "review_id": "DVMPETyO1jySX8Kf8pfboQ", "text": "My boyfriend and I came here for dinner for our anniversary after a baseball game and to our surprise, mostly everything was amazing! His adova rib eye was cooked just right and had succulent flavors to the dry last bite. My adova penne chicken pasta wasn't far behind! Not to mention the chocolate chip and pecan complimentary tamale was totally different than the traditional tamales we're accustomed to yet scrumptious! I would have gave this restaurant, formerly Sam's cafe, 5 stars but the guacamole was too lemony and our service was pretty slow at the beginning despite seeing tons of staff pass us on by, but once the manager took notice everything changed! Definitely coming back next time we're in Phoenix!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "teKxnvU69qmXsA1iUG9zQg", "review_id": "_89obNOVChKQJll_H7Fkyw", "text": "Excellent food and excellent service!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rlXUg6UuCcaNJkW99RALLw", "review_id": "s639WVatePsFP-xRGOLeOw", "text": "Went in with a couple of friends for a post-softball tournament drink.  Didn't get served for quite a while; all we had on our table were the menus and the chips/salsa.  No water?!\n\nWhen we ordered our drinks, we got the typical \"you're not ordering anything else tonight?/Well, I guess I'd better go work some other tables for a bigger tip\" vibe from our waitress.  So what? Serve ALL of your customers the same and you'll be compensated.  Silly.\n\nYummy margaritas, though.  Chips and salsa don't QUITE compare to Aunt Chilada's, but they were better than most (ahem...chain restaurants...).", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XxA5k_iyzf9HdvPMp_J27w", "review_id": "rkRuG3XQ_AaK3N0eWQieww", "text": "Dave and I were exploring to new places around our new home and came across this lovely cafe in the middle of the Arizona Center. We were greeted and seated right away, we chose the patio to enjoy then spring weather. The ambiance was casual and made you feel like you were eating at home.  The service was quick and the staff very knowledgeable.  We even got a personal visit from the manager to ensure we were enjoying our dining.  \n\nWe started the dinner off with the best chips and salsa I have ever tasted. The salsa tasted like heaven and I am very picky about my salsa. I believe it was made with some adobo sauce. To wash it down we tried the pitcher of canyon margaritas.   The prickly pear and cranberry provided a nice flavor twist although it was a bit too sweet for Dave's liking. \nFor dinner, Dave tried the Southwestern tortellini  and I had the mini chimichangas.  The tortellini were covered in a chorizo cream sauce and was delicious.  The mini chimichangas did not disappoint mouth watering flavor in every bite.  Both meals were superb.  We decided to splurge for dessert and tried the tres leches cake with a strawberry sauce.  It was the most moist tres leches I have ever tried (even ones I have tried to make).  It was the perfect ending to a great meal.  If that wasn't enough they provided a commentary dessert, a divine white chocolate almond tamale.  A fun twist on the traditional tamale.  Even the left overs the next day were amazing. \n\nOver all this was a fabulous place to visit.  The only downside is that our meal was a bit pricy but I am sure that the $25 margarita pitcher didn't help. I would and will definite visit this place again, especially since it is only 0.2 miles away.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SwFSx58vRK0WlWyMW5xwoA", "review_id": "1r3RqNGY50tAgAiIkkry2g", "text": "Tasteless. Nasty. \nA definite go when you have no desire to eat good tasty food, and no desire to impress out of town visitors. Calamari tasted like rubber, prickly pear margherita was iced down to the fullest. My stomach hurts. But the staff was nice.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W_7aQXf0uC4GKvte4tlewA", "review_id": "ABET4bgRhwZ40hDIioAqHg", "text": "I've been here twice now.  My first visit was great.  The service was perfect.  I was pleasantly surprised by the chips and salsa and the special of the day was excellent.  It was a very interesting mix of Italian and southwest.  \n\nMy second visit didn't go quite as well.  My group was sat at the very back of the restaurant and the servers visits where few and far between.\n\nPerhaps I should stop wearing my \"bearded for her pleasure\" shirt when I eat out...", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Nu0oythh2v7FSfJb30d12g", "review_id": "1g8BoXsviNYLhQllEu1lmQ", "text": "good fresh table-side guacamole, margaritas were too sweet and diluted, fajitas were good! rice was not vegetarian but beans were.. service was fine.. patio seats were fun", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_86SjR7v-PUnySicNTVeUQ", "review_id": "gHw6D40B_y1kPRjvw13dHA", "text": "I took a group of people here from work -  The service was outstanding the food was even better. I produced my \"Yelp\" coupon and it was honoured without question. The chips and salsa really get your attention, and some of the cocktails were excellent. They seated our group of 8 immediately, even while they had a large function going on outside. All who ate there were thrilled.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kN3KwsQI1kS8yNFddomsyA", "review_id": "_yUIct3bjl8uV_EJrh4CcQ", "text": "I have always enjoyed eating at Sam's (now Canyon) from when they had their Biltmore location...the Pancho's Enchiladas are my favorite! However I went to their downtown location with my 4 month old daughter today to meet some friends for lunch and they do NOT have a diaper changing station in their restroom. Was pretty disappointed and won't be returning if it is a family meal.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "C1SiUu-sGXL6lHlRkJxfFg", "review_id": "4QuP74soappkPUkPHLV_cw", "text": "Our group was wondering what was good on the menu and asked our waitress for input.  She said to try the \"Limit- 2\" Margaritas $11.95  Two of my friends said the drink was strong, one of us opposed.  I also disagreed.  It was definitely salty though.\nWe grubbed on the chips on salsa and drank our margaritas as we waited for our food to come out.  The chips were really good, especially the chips that had the sweet topping on it; but too much of that can make you sick.  I kind of did and had to stop...\n\nFinally our order came out.  I had ordered the Mango Buffalo Salad as suggested by the waitress, and it was a featured item on the menu; it was alright.  I was too full to even finish the tostada.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 7, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "ysBQMZiuZ7VSu_YAh-lE0Q", "review_id": "TgS8Xi1Sv9klvs57GWbAcA", "text": "The other day my coworkers and I decided to go to Canyon Cafe.  Also this restaurant used to be called Sam's Cafe.    They changed names back in February.  \n\nSo, we got our drinks and we order the Queso dip to start our meal off and then we ordered our food.   Then the Queso dip came out.  It was really good, but it was also a little runny.  \n\nNow for our food, when they were handing us the food.  The lady was passing the fajitas across me to my coworker and the juice from the fajitas spilled all over me and my meal.  Luckily I had my napkin in my lap, but it still got on my jeans.  You would think that a manager would come over and apologize for what happen or at least comp my food.  Instead they told me that they would pay for my dry cleaning bill, if I wanted to get my jeans dry cleaned.    \n\nOther than the spill the meal was great. I ordered the basin Meatloaf. I totally recommend the meatloaf.  It was one the best meatloaf I have had in a long time.  Last but not least our waiter was really nice and did a great job taking care of us.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "60Av3BN1tp6XALL97fTYLQ", "review_id": "SB6vBSO8_bIYOyg7cb_-1w", "text": "Best chips and salsa ever! Variety of chips.\nOur favorites are the wontons and sweet potato chips Favorite margarita. Grand Canyon margarita the best ever! Only $4 during happy hour.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "LU4ywdFGDZPrrXGPBewl1A", "review_id": "JNq_N9Sns9ZiXmDbChmmFw", "text": "We ate here during lunch on Sunday and I can't understand why this place wasn't packed. They have the best vegetarian fajitas, chips and salsa that I've ever had...and I eat Mexican food a lot. The chips are mixed, some are won tons, some are sweet potato crisps and some are seasoned corn chips...all mixed together. Our waiter explained that the salsa takes two days to make the concoction of roasted vegetables. I had my free checkin dessert to go...and there was a lot to choose from. If I lived in the area, I would definitely frequent this place.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "60dPVZpet7n9Cm0mCioNKg", "review_id": "J9rcL8sHPibgfQYWtxQ3DQ", "text": "Patio is dog friendly.  Very good service. Had the blackened catfish which was good .  The little white chocolate and pecan praline deserts rolled in tamale husks were outstanding!!!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1oNHDcHfChi6dT3FglAqaw", "review_id": "A-_8EARSCN30li5zjYQbIQ", "text": "This place came highly recommended by my son.  So we buzzed into this neat little complex.  Found the restaurant and sat outside watching the nursing students go by.  I ordered a house special margarita, that they will only sell two of to you.  The drink was made out of fresh juices and a healthy pour of tequila. Wow it was delicious. \n\nA unique basket of chips was dropped off at out table.  Different kinds of chips with a great spice on them and what appeared to be a restaurant made salsa.  Absolutely delicious.  Really, fantastic flavors in a great combination. \n\nHad a chimichangas for my meal.  It was really good as well.  Crunchy outside with a real intense flavored chicken inside.\n\nI will without a doubt return next time I am in Phoenix.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "roDu6SCQI7flaLMEDmLcBw", "review_id": "BcNoIcnIb3pau_CQlc7KQw", "text": "Came here upon my cousins recommendation. Glad we did. We sat outside on the patio because it was unbearably cold inside. The chips and salsa were different than ive ever had: crispy, good spice with a hint of sweetness. A raspberry margarita hit the spot. I ordered a chicken salad, lots of breast meat chicken, and a delicious salad dressing. Great service, just watch out for the birds they are ready to EAT too!! When in town i'd come back here.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rvXhbPPY0uu2AopBAt_O-Q", "review_id": "Bmu-9V_Ah4sZfhhxXEjLrw", "text": "Great portions and good food. Stayed for a week near by. Probably ate here 4 times in a week. The southwest Cobb salad is beyond delicious. Great happy hour 4-7 everyday. Highly recommend.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9k3ByS0R3dBhVBhWeSk_5A", "review_id": "E7FXL49p1ZyXgu-qyYrs7g", "text": "Very good! Love the Orange Beso! The Chips and salsa are amazing!!! I got the Bison Meatloaf! Freakin amazing!!!! :-D Highly recommend it!!!!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vcPxfKQeIvHU8RNzoT0hRg", "review_id": "bgL6B0jvNqOLx_ddapqYnQ", "text": "A couple friends and I went here after searching for a dinner place around 9pm on a weeknight. Much of downtown Phoenix closes up shop early during weekdays so it was good to find a place that was open with some life to it.\n\nWe were quickly seated and ordered some margaritas. They brought out chips and salsa that were actually very tasty. The chips are brushed with some sort of chipotle spice and served with chipotle salsa as well.\n\nFor my meal, I ordered the chicken fajitas which were decent, but nothing to write home about. All of the portions were pretty large, but I still felt that the prices were a bit high considering the quality of food.\n\nThe service was friendly and relatively speedy and they even gave us a little palette cleansing dessert to complete the meal.\n\nOverall, this place is a good place to get your fix for margaritas and Mexican food in Phoenix, but just be prepared to pay a little higher price than you are probably used to.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Eu5MjwCQiWvBFA9uzGlAoA", "review_id": "PjvBnXdKx9G3zw8skYDSPQ", "text": "We chose Canyon Cafe for our dinner after walking through the Arizona Center and it looked appealing. We asked to sit outside since it was a beautiful, balmy December evening.\n\nWe told our server, Ryan that we needed to be in and out in an hour and he assured us he'd make that happen since the kitchen wasn't terribly busy. Waters all around and then drinks were ordered. A had a beer so there's not much to report there. M choice a Mai-Tai and it was VERY strong. We all choked back a swig to verify and then asked Ryan to add something to tone it down, which he did rather quickly. K & I were intrigued by the \"Limit 2\" Margaritas so we each ordered the Top Shelf ConMemorativo which I have to say was just average. Pricey ($11.95) for average.\n\nDinner selections included the carnitas platter, a spinach/portabella quesadilla, and some kind of stew with jalapenos and all kinds of tasty things...beef? pork? Can you tell this wasn't my dish? I did however, get to taste it and all of us had wished we'd ordered it. It was that good. The report on the quesadilla was that it was good and just enough food. The carnitas were a little dry but the plate arranged beautifully. Canyon serves an odd chips & salsa combo too - puffy fried flour tortillas (my guess on the flour) and then sprinkled with a sweet, BBQ flavoring. Interesting. They were good but we could only eat a couple each.\n\nThe best part about Canyon for us was Ryan! He was super friendly, super attentive without annoying us and accommodated all our requests...even one for a picture!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kGkum7Ks7iF3X8CCFGY4mA", "review_id": "cyRaSFhlMRTlqEvZD6HTsQ", "text": "Absolutely the worst service I've ever seen. We waited for a half hour before grabbing a waitress.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q47FwXxhFDUkVM8EEkEPgw", "review_id": "fJZVa2TGJN2lITZMFYU-tA", "text": "Love this place!!! Came here for lunch yesterday and I about inhaled the entire bowl of chips and salsa :) BEST I HAVE EVER HAD! I was on a quick lunch break so I ordered off the light lunch menu and had a chicken quesadilla, which had carmalized onions and gave it a sweet taste. I will definitely be back! Yum!\n\n4 Stars due to the fact that we requested 2 bowls of the salsa, but additional chips were never brought to the table. Maybe a good thing as I couldn't keep my hands out of the bowl :)", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_p9EnnLQg6KDlIRU2fYEJA", "review_id": "p2UWUGtRm_SbEnek4vQFTg", "text": "Killer Mexican Food! The chips 'n salsa kicks ass! You get a red, blue & regular tortilla chips with reg, spicy salsa & bean dip! Hellava start! A kick-butt margarita! Had Chicken Fajitas!...THE BEST! Cannot wait to return! Great ambiance. Move Over, Manuels & TEE PEE....ew!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_p9EnnLQg6KDlIRU2fYEJA", "review_id": "icY4HbcJl0SEaM2NrUYQ6A", "text": "Killer Mexican Food! The chips 'n salsa kicks ass! You get a red, blue & regular tortilla chips with reg, spicy salsa & bean dip! Hellava start! A kick-butt margarita! Had Chicken Fajitas!...THE BEST! ...Cannot wait to return! Great ambiance.......... Move over, Manuels & TEE PEE....ew!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KOTS0wdQOBCd4zEEufsmvw", "review_id": "xZZ93kvnOd_UAAN7qenjMQ", "text": "The only reason why I am giving this a 3, is because the Bison Burger was great! Other then that, coming from So.Cali, this Mexican style of food does not compare. But I would give it a try again.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gDcqui7bKoZGAR6jLmpoNw", "review_id": "yZ50-O2-GWljhZ7TtVFLhA", "text": "I had the carnitas and enchiladas.  the carnitas were fine but no better than what you can get at trader joes and the pancho's enchiladas were just plain bad.  they had no flavor, and the tortillas were hard.  the chips were unique, seasoned and sweet potato, but the salsa was no better or worse than a dozen other Mexican places I've been to.  I'm from California so maybe I'm a little spoiled when it comes to good Mexican, but regardless this place fell way short.  oh!  and I asked for no onions and the plate was covered in them!  poor form.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4wElJPFFTI_uz7pZEq8VSA", "review_id": "I8GQ41KweVcSTxuKdcCtKg", "text": "I cannot speak highly enough of this restaurant. The chips are to die for, the salads and tortilla soup were awesome. To top it off, the service by our waitress TJ (Tammy J) was excellent as she made us feel like guests in her own home. We'll go back again anytime we visit Phoenix.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dTJohVhrW8UMuHApeo_xtw", "review_id": "744VlqEVh8FxhMtMxw5hRQ", "text": "The margaritas here are good.  All of them.  We stopped in during our Cinco de Mayo, Tour de Margarita, and were not disappointed.  Unfortunately we did not eat during this visit, much to the detriment of our sobriety, but I'm sure there will be a next time.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SOebYQ-nMUbFUH-_fJr7wA", "review_id": "Wqtuuy-N7Cyh0-KXIwoWWQ", "text": "Best chips and salsa! Friendly service.  Will definitely go back for more!  This was a first time visit for me, and I can't wait to visit again for lunch or dinner.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c4ERT6fezokFDE_N38GRfw", "review_id": "-ermQSg9K19pzqvlWaH5UA", "text": "One of our favorites.  I love that you can walk right in on a Friday or Saturday night without waiting for a table - I don't know why that is, maybe the location?  But the food has always been phenomenal.  The seared tuna and fresh veggies is so good and the portion is twice the size I've ever gotten elsewhere - so it's a great lunch the next day.  Chips and salsa are the best of anywhere.  The chips basket is a mix of white and blue corn, PLUS fried wonton wrappers with a sweet/spicy spice blend AND sweet potato chips.  Sooo good.  And it's a great, roasted salsa too.  I've had dinners, salads, quesadillas there and everything has always been good.  I'd always take my assistant there for secretaries day or for their birthdays and they always love it.  We've had out of town visitors and they always love it too.  If you love calamari, there's is great.  IT's cornmeal dusted with a spicy sauce... but there's TONS... so bring friends.  Really.  Usually a calamari order is $10+ and so small you don't want to share, this is under $10 and enough for 5 ppl.  Delish.  I LOVE that they bring you a white chocolate (and pecan) tamale after dinner.  Just the perfect little two bites of sweet to finish your meal.  Consistently good food.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qWIWBNv98Z1CY_j8dK_qNA", "review_id": "6pPaBbV_d-tF-7WDEhYp6w", "text": "I love this place!!\n\nThe chips and salsa are fantastic, I couldn't stop eating them.  The food was excellent, the service was prompt and friendly, and even the desert was delicious (tres leches)!\n\nWe went on a Friday night and were one of the only ones in the restaurant, which surprised me.  We also ordered a margarita (one of the ones large enough to share) and it was perfectly prepared.\n\nI look forward to coming here again and highly recommend giving it a shot if you haven't yet.  The free dessert Yelp coupon alone makes it worthwhile!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y-dppYjzqvBIgnzu5accng", "review_id": "a-TRpYru7KDzt35RSjzNFQ", "text": "What a great menu and patio... The commemorativo margarita is great...", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "koXcP76n5r0Nmnmeewq_LA", "review_id": "hSwbisMoDkoYFXO9wpT0Dg", "text": "being in phoenix, i was hoping for some killer mexican food. canyon cafe was ok. came here for dinner, but wasn't impressed by anything on the menu. ordered the steak fajitas and it was unexpectedly sweet. raspberry margarita was good though!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JkyvCg99SMdfS6OZv2P3RQ", "review_id": "2Htm98G_EzDTHdOdjjeedg", "text": "Great outdoor seating in the Arizona Center. They open at 11am and have a nice top shelf margarita selection.  You get a shaker full of drink so it's more like three drinks in one.  We all had soup and salads. It was a good lunch with  nice variety of flavors.  The chicken pablano chowder was really nice.  End of the meal comes with a little treat of white chocolate pecan in a tamale husk.  Yelp check in gets you a free dessert with entree. I didn't think the soup and salad would classify but our waitress was awesome and said she surely could do one dessert for our table of three. \n\nGreat place for lunch. Plenty of seating. Starting filling up at noon.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Zl139gV2muPn6QvKvuQveg", "review_id": "1Y87_TkqtnggVGhNiyfEkA", "text": "Chips & salsa FANTASTIC! Went back for spinach/portobello quesadillas; best ever. Beautiful patio area. Excellent service.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "zxuq7MORAKtQL6b6LCxojg", "review_id": "AlVs9svZcBkmA1UdkQ3-4g", "text": "Canyon Cafe has the potential to be an idyllic restaurant, but falls short on nearly all aspects one desires in a dining experience. I want this place to succeed, I really do, but based upon a couple of my experiences here it seems they themselves do not want to succeed.\n\nCanyon Cafe has a really nice location in downtown Phoenix at the Arizona Center. One of its main selling points is the huge shaded patio overlooking the Arizona Center courtyard with tall palm trees and soothing waterfalls. They have some of the best margaritas I've ever tasted. The food is mediocre.\n\nMy first three times here last winter were great. Canyon Cafe was one of my first restaurant experiences in Phoenix, as I had just accepted my first big boy job and had relocated from Pennsylvania. I was in love with the new climate and the countless varieties of margaritas. The food was so-so, but the atmosphere and service received were wonderful. My server was the older lady with shorter gray hair--perfect! \n\nMy fourth time was on a Friday night, and we arrived to a surprisingly empty restaurant around 8:30 for dinner. The chile-rubbed sirloin left a lot to be desired, but the Orange Beso margaritas were its saving grace. I really love these margaritas, and I highly recommend this place for margaritas, and margaritas only, but only if you want to stop drinking them by 10pm on a Friday night. I didn't know they closed at 10pm on a Friday night until the server presented me the check at 10pm saying that they close at 10pm on Friday nights. Seriously? I'm not one to consciously stay past closing time, but giving one of your few remaining repeat customers the proverbial 'foot in the ass' is probably a big reason as to why you have no one in your restaurant on a Friday night. That, and you don't have a HH to lure customers in earlier in the evening. Get with the program.\n\nIn the spirit of redemption, I came here solo for a late lunch yesterday. The place was nearly empty, but that's to be expected at 4pm on a weekday. I picked a nice patio table overlooking the courtyard on an absolutely beautiful 80 degree day. I sipped on my Blue Moon margarita, wayfarers on, giving thanks I wasn't in the torrent of shit that was unloading on the east coast. I ordered the Salmon Caesar Salad and went back to sipping and basking. Five minutes later my waitress returns asking me what I ordered. Sip.\n\nThis particular Caesar salad has apple and pear slices in it, which sounded deliciously refreshing. I was let down when the bowl arrived and the pieces were about the width of a toothpick. The salad and dressing were great, but the salmon tasted too fishy, leading me to believe it was old. \n\nI'm about halfway finished with my margarita when my server drops the check, not even asking me if i'd like another margarita. There are literally three tables in the entire restaurant and I feel like I'm being rushed out again. I don't touch the check, but proceed to sip, people watch, and check my phone to see how the market did. Ten minutes later she opens the check presenter that's on my table,\n\n\"Oh, you're not finished?\"\n    No.\n\"Just enjoying the weather?\"\n    ..........\n\nI think I'm finished now. I'm finished with this restaurant. This place is a headache. Also check out their website. It looks like something I could have created using Visual Basic in high school. This place reeks of complacency. 2 stars only because of the margaritas.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "NQxX8ZOTo5YcftKuxLSxIw", "text": "Came here for a break from working like a mad woman.  M and I met up!  Had an early dinner.  M got dinner and I got an appetizer.  I got the wings.  They were done, crispy and flavorful.  A little messy but good!\n\nService was great an the chips are good!!!!!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IdAz0-0edKzwTNPVKCb5NQ", "review_id": "WAFp-k95fueaFYCtRiy7IQ", "text": "This place has the potential to be great!! However, it's not. The chips and salsa and atmosphere are definitely a reason to go! The best I've ever had!!!! The first trip there provided a waitress who never brought the cheese dip we ordered. When I asked her to take it off our check, she said, \"ok\".  Never an apology or \"oh my gosh! I forgot!\"  Nothing. She came by a couple of times to refill the empty water glasses them disappeared until the food and check were brought out. \n\nGiving them the benefit of the doubt, we went back the next day. Again, beautiful atmosphere from the patio. The chips and salsa were DELICIOUS!!!! The food and service were mediocre. I had the chicken sandwich which sounded somewhat healthy but came out greasy. \n\nSo my advice: go!! Get the chips and salsa. Although I didn't have one, I hear the margaritas are good, too. Enjoy the patio and beautiful Phoenix weather. Just don't expect too much from the rest of the food or service.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QSGrnwtk5ajtDoQRbpI3dw", "review_id": "-7CWJ0MA-tIJsFxPskvwqQ", "text": "After reading reviews I only ordered table side guacamole and a cheese quesadilla.  The chips were amazing and I thought the salsa was just okay.  Quesadilla was good. Service was slow but that was okay cuz I was there to enjoy a beautiful morning in Arizona!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z1ThkhNFQFFR7yDYwjQnKA", "review_id": "poJyDcLIp7NWGJl8bGW2mw", "text": "Fantastic southwest food! You want something fresh, tasty, and reasonably priced go to Canyon Cafe! The canyon classic burger is perfect! Cheddar jalape\u00f1o bun can't be beat!! Guacamole made to order right in front of you! Can't beat that!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9BgAFB_1UicymoNSHQeksQ", "review_id": "ueaR31deS50hZOyRmesN0w", "text": "Al the bartender was the best server we've had! We had a terrible experience at a nearby restaurant and decided to head in to a favorite spot we always enjoy and Al undid the terrible experience we had elsewhere. Highly recommend Canyon Cafe. Plus it's one of the few places that gives you chips and salsa without a charge.  Great food, fantastic service and the best chips you've ever had! This place is consistently good. Al is our new favorite!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZuUnoBymbnMPhHjPqbUEjA", "review_id": "yz6RQ6bML9MZ_sdzd15D_w", "text": "I love this place and have eaten her more times than I can count.  Anything with their green chili pork is fantastic.  The steak and blue cheese quesadilla is amazing.  As several others haven mentioned the chips and salsa are quite tasty.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xR7T-HpPJRFBh-wO0c3XMQ", "review_id": "PFGc_CPH0BaIkbfXcoZ3pg", "text": "I dined here three times in one month, each time with different groups. We all enjoyed the experience. The chips are made fresh on site and believe me, you can tell! \n\nLots of outdoor seating right there by the palm trees and water fountains at Arizona Center. There are usually a few birds squawking and chirping in the background as well. No charge for this entertainment. \n\nTried several dishes (NOT all in one sitting!), including tacos and enchiladas. All excellent. \n\nFull bar and indoor seating as well if desired. Friendly staff each visit. \n\nAnd here's a nice touch: they give out these corn husk-wrapped white chocolates as complimentary dessert. Make sure you unwrap those husks or you'll be in for a nasty surprise. \n\nThe goods are on the inside. Not the outside. \n\nBut on the inside? Savory, cool white chocolate. It tastes a bit like butter pecan ice cream (if anyone can even remember that flavor, which seems to have gone the way of vinyl albums and phone booths). \n\nCheck out the Canyon Cafe. I believe you'll also become a fan.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sqgvPaVrZUqily4fLyBxhQ", "review_id": "iXOzMOrC9aZJQi48GaeHaw", "text": "Great find thanks to Yelp! My family and I were at the Convention Center for my niece's dance competition and we didn't know where to eat. My sister mentioned that she felt like Mexican food so I pulled up the handy dandy Yelp app and began searching. This gem popped up.\n\nIt's about a 10-15 min. walk from the Convention Center and is located in the Arizona Center near the fountains. \n\nI ordered the vegetable pasta, my sister and mom ordered veggie fajitas and my dad ordered the applewood smoked salmon. The fajitas looked really really good! They had various kinds of vegetables in them, not just peppers and onions like some other places do. My veggie pasta was really delicious. It's pasta with a garlic black bean soy sauce. It's topped with roasted vegetables. The only thing is i wish I knew that there were tomatoes in it because I would have ordered it without. Not a big deal though, since I was able to pick them out. My dad's salmon was fresh and he said it was delicious. We didn't order dessert, even though their deserts look AMAZING. They have something called a banana burrito, which looks really good. This restaurant also has a gluten free menu if that's how you roll. \n\nOur server Ryan was really good! He made sure our drinks were full and brought us new chips when our basket was empty. He was very attentive and made sure our visit was superb. BTW, their tortilla chips are out of this world. \n\nWe sat outside on the patio and overlooked the lit up palm trees and the fountains. It was really nice out and our visit was very pleasant. There was also some live music playing. The food took a little long to come out but it wasn't ridiculous. You can tell everything was prepared fresh, so I didn't mind having to wait an extra few minutes...plus my dad ordered an appetizer which delayed things a bit. \n\nNext time we go back I'll definitely try the table-side guacamole...that looked really good and probably tastes really fresh.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lZSbFdSwHj6eEAnSX_6Vxg", "review_id": "UKhsijaMvKNAOX6Cz5nkWg", "text": "Here on business, staying at the downtown sheraton across the street from the restaurant. I've been here twice this week and the food and service have been great. Chips and salsa are a unique blend of sweet and salty and delicious. Great margaritas. Both I can only comment on the fajitas but they are amazing. I'd definitely recommend", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sOnj2ToEH_q-pajhmHsI4w", "review_id": "NRYX5QPZ-A6irLd-WyaybQ", "text": "Positives:\n*Chips and salsa\n*Nice outdoor seating \n*Fish tacos with light salad was delicious\n*Affordable prices\n\nNegatives:\n*It took 45 min for the food to be brought out even though the restaurant was not very busy and especially after several inquiries about our order, stressing that we needed to be back for a conference.  Because the food came out so late we had to get it boxed up.\n*Orders were incorrect.\n*No apologies from management or wait staff.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YucpeApbpW1NM7MdgEYyVw", "review_id": "7bDSAf70bTQA5aUUx0vcCw", "text": "Canyon Cafe is in the top five of favorite places to eat. My fiance and I recently celebrated our anniversary at Canyon Cafe.  \n\nPro: The chips and salsa rock my world! The entree's are delicious! The staff is friendly and efficient.  The ambiance is quiet and relaxed.\n\nCon: The carnitas tacos are very greasy.\n\nCanyon Cafe exceeds our expectations every time.  You go for dinner but you stay for the chips and salsa.  The chip basket includes sweet potato, blue corn, wonton, and regular tortilla chips.  The salsa is roasted and heavenly.  \n\nRecommended: The bison burger, it is juicy and flavorful. The Verde Chicken enchiladas, love the sauce and chicken is tender.  The top shelf margarita, suggested to share but make sure to stir or the tequila will go straight to your head.\n\nCan't wait to go back.  It's our little secret place that we enjoy because it's quiet and we usually leave feeling quite euphoric.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t3K5kc6VpWNoIN1gsmLyDw", "review_id": "PYyBIWPpOPW66JvI4sgd6w", "text": "Good Southwestern food: Addictive chips, efficient service.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AV4xeoqWuUFT9DzBGk6Vww", "review_id": "b6LOlJdlED6yfeeXAOEs0w", "text": "Great location. Food good. Came here on a Monday night about 10 minutes before closing and they accommodated us. Service was pretty quick and good. Outdoor seating available.\n\nWe ordered margaritas which were delicious. They bring the entire mixer, so you get about 1.5 - 2 glasses once you're finished drinking it.\n\nWe had the fish tacos and Avodo chicken pasta. Both tasted good and were cooked just right. Portions were fairly sizable. \n\nDining space is fairly large and is good for groups.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5TgO3sLlKdIlZXgP6U27NQ", "review_id": "ucEX6vwCUO_NIZp2Ujo7yg", "text": "Great place and beautiful patio!  Adovo Chicken Pasta and Poblano Chicken Chowder are favorites!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f0uTaJL0XAImp-RvpPO7Mg", "review_id": "o7JW0yBoVcsYgaUhD-LgIA", "text": "This place is great! Definitely deserves more than the 3.5 stars it has on here!\n\nThe chips and salsa are the best I've ever had. I got steak fajitas that were excellent. My friend really enjoyed her meal as well (can't quite remember what it was). Very fair prices, almost cheap for how good it is and the ambiance is quite nice. Definitely worth a visit, I'll probably eat here every time I visit Phoenix!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b7WSqKgL8FhOZwb8yUOetQ", "review_id": "4q6INfYaZYrDB-8lOKMaxA", "text": "After having had some underwhelming meals at our hotel and around the convention district, this place was a BIG treat. The service was spot on, and we knew the meal was going to be good as soon as they brought out their special mixed chips and dark, smoky salsa. After our margaritas appeared (their special margaritas come out with a refill in the shaker), our entrees did not disappoint. Hearty chicken in the enchiladas and quesadilla, and our friend's intriguing 'naked' chili relleno. Portions were beyond generous, and thanks to checking in with Yelp we shared a dessert for free. We chose the banana burrito and had no regrets. Highly recommended. Sad that I won't be back in Phoenix any time soon - I'd definitely come back if this were in my city!!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iBtkOYByc9dsPYhVoIG5Jw", "review_id": "H0L6sN-q9H5APCzd_BCk4w", "text": "Two! Not one,  but two roaches crawling on the table. Came in, sat and ordered then here comes a Roach crawling on the table then another! Not sure if the solar flares, the full moon, or the fact that it's Friday the 13th had anything to do with it,  but the fact that it was my first time there, the roaches made it my last time there! And the fact that the booth seating with the huge square pillars makes for an uncomfortable setting. And the energy is not good,  very off! Also, the roaches were small, meaning there are more, probably a nest! Roaches don't come out during the day unless there's an infestation! Wouldn't recommend eating here!", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k7aMzEW6sfDDtn76c6c8Iw", "review_id": "eOMPqii9D3ZEhG9uB3rBsw", "text": "I've been here twice and never been let down. Great food from the chips n salsa to the entree. The margaritas are excellent also.  Must stop if your in the area. Service very good.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iaT-cPPhBB46VfWW8KJBBw", "review_id": "PqhSKk7DFJcDGezOQOzkNg", "text": "Came here twice for dinner while staying at a hotel across the street for a conference. Staff was very friendly. Food was awesome. The first night I had the Carnitas Platter...second night I tried Pancho's Enchiladas. The chips and salsa were yummy! Nicely seasoned, and once in awhile you'll find some sweet potato chips mixed in. The white chocolate tamale they give you at the end of your meal was a perfect ending.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ac7QbXDuYdMdm-oTS2nfqQ", "review_id": "o-sUhKNYtgB1feKjnDr6iw", "text": "We went here for mother's day meal 5/2014 and I was very pleased. It was an excellent day and we were able to eat in the patio area. I remember that the chips, as I had previous read, were great. Some where deep fried, different flavors, and overall a great way to start the meal. I had the carnitas plate and it was very moist and portions were plenty. The flavor was very good. We also took advantage of a yelp check in free desert and the banana burrito was great with banana wrapped in a crispy sweet tortilla topped with ice cream.\n\nThe food was great and vibe was really nice on a nice breezy, summer day. The waitress was very helpful, good service and the chef actually brought out samples of desert that I can not remember the name but it was a nice touch. The only bothersome part that there were pigeons that interrupted our meal a few times but not a big deal. If you are in the area, highly recommended.", "business_id": "e5kc0CQ4R-PCCDgb274gSg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rZF3xgKdanZG1yfJdPHBJw", "review_id": "EdeH00-43L7ecWTFuN-i_Q", "text": "Prec. They will customize almost any item for it to fit your lunch needs. Outside seating is available and with the fantabulous sunshine in Phoenix, this is quite a pleasure. I'm not sure how great it would be in the summer with 100+ degree temperatures..but hot damn, a great place in the springtime! Go for a leisurely lunch, it's got the relaxed atmosphere thing going on.", "business_id": "gBcpDl0quCLABsg5OuSFww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "-F32Vl8Rk4dwsmk0f2wRIw", "review_id": "gw7yjb1p_Brj130iFCqXVg", "text": "The best sandwich I've had in my life was one I had at the Teeter House ... the Prosciutto, Salami and Imported Provolone sandwhich.  I was so addicted to it one summer, I walked over there maybe 3-4 times a week to order it.  It was bizzare rolling up in a RVCA tee and a pair of cargos and Reefs while the other partrons were having some kind of Royal Family flashback in their feathery headpieces and pinkys skyward.\n\nBut whatever.  I ALWAYS sat outside under their very large oak(?) trees that shade most of their front area.  This was great for some serious people watching ... mostly tourist wondering why Bianco is closed at noon, but attempting the door anyway.  They would eventually mosey over to Teeter ... good for them!\n\nAnyhow, back to this sandwhich.  Its unbeleivable and pretty large with a side of rosemary potato salad and some fruit.  Teeter house also serves beer and wine, which was always nice.  They have a pretty good selection too.\n\nMy only complaint is that they open too late (for morning coffee -- although once i guess i looked thoroughly disappointed that they weren't open yet early on a Sunday while they were setting up and gave me a free coffee-to-go anyway!) and they close way too early.  If they serve booze, they should mos def stay open til midnight or so, especially with a haunted house for effect.", "business_id": "gBcpDl0quCLABsg5OuSFww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "6b8SlFMAbw5AqqbGOy8fkg", "text": "The Teeter House is a trip, like no other. I was drinking with a couple of newly met friends next door at Rose and Crown and they wanted to go here to check it out, so I was a good sport about it. We tried sitting at the \"bar\" but the owner said we cant sit there, because thats the managers seat..... eh? I was definitely surprised to notice they have a full bar, but all the other aspects were very very odd. The plants in the bath tub, the victorian old lady wallpaper, and the same dining room table seats my parents had growing up in the 80's. Maybe it's my generation, but this place did NOT appeal to me whatsoever, and who tells their customers they aren't allowed to sit at the bar?", "business_id": "gBcpDl0quCLABsg5OuSFww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KHx6t3aN-bUzcv79viBv6A", "review_id": "vg7wonithYkH6ExNDuWpNw", "text": "My Mom and I took my Grandmother out for tea for her birthday.  Tastefully tacky is how I would describe this tearoom.  Refined clutter is another.  The outside looks promising, a cute Victorian style house.  When you get inside you are met with all kinds of \"old style\" wares for sale, a fir tree and dried plants.  Yuck.  And what is up with a plant in the bathtub of the bathroom.  There were things for sale in just about every crevice some with a \"made in China\" tag displayed, how classic Victorian.  And in the second room, you are met with a whole bunch of clutter catch on wide display.  In fact, there was paperwork, calculators, etc. covering their bar area.  Make an effort people!\nService was very uneven, our server was wearing a black outfit and skull socks.  A bit out of place.  And she made us box our own food.\nThe teapot from which we were served was cracked and looked like it had seen better days.  And the room temperature needed some adjustment for a Phoenix summer day.  Also, they had a random radio station running playing everything from country to Cyndi Lauper - not what you expect at tea.  We had to ask our server three times to turn it down.\nHowever, at this price point, the food was decent and well presented.  We had leftovers to take home.  We had taken my Grandma to the Ritz Carlton last year and next year I would rather spend the extra money and do the same.\nNOT MY CUP OF TEA!!!!!", "business_id": "gBcpDl0quCLABsg5OuSFww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1_elcJD6-0y4uu7ZP2q8kQ", "review_id": "28s3OqvSmMzr__VnFYUPoQ", "text": "OK, I must start by saying that this horrible experience was made right byt he owner who was aghast and refunded my entire $50 ticket! I took my wife and daughter out for a special Christmas tea - or I thought so. It was not very Christmas like, although they were not advertising as such, and the music was Christmas, but rocky. The decor was not as quaint as I was hoping, more like old grandma grunts than chabby chic and garden like. Country not Victorian. Anyway, it was the experience we were looking for, and my wife had been here before. \nWell, we started off with a brand new waitress, nice girl, but zip on the training, than a girl with three months experience came out, again, no training. Both of these girls would seem happier in a less than Victorian life. We asked about teas and blends, but had no assistance. They only offered a couple and you had to share the pot! What is the deal with that - for $19 bucks a pop I wanted my own pot of earl grey while my wife sipped on apricot! \nWell, one waitress was quitting that day and decided to slam her boss over and over again to us, we were about to leave when the owner came out - we said it was not the experience we were looking for, she apologized and the service got slightly better. Where were the tea cups - we had punch glasses and cracked porcelain with stains. No plates at first, the tea was nothing to write home about. \nMy daughters tea was ok, the cookie was boring, artless and lacking in any frosting or style. The finger sandwiches were pretty good - not quite British, more like deli style, but tasty. The scones a bit dry and the jam, maybe WalMart strawberry.  The worst was the dessert. COSTCO SPECIAL! Little dainties of mini eclairs and mini cheesecake squares still frozen with some Rheddi Whip Cream on the side. My six year old loved as she has a dairy intolerance and took an enzyme and she got to splurge. All of this with the griping trainer and the poor helpless trainee for 19 bucks a person. What else could you ask for? A REFUND - which the owner graciously gave us. The place has potential - but needs to work out the kinks, up the presentation, get a better scone recipe, take some time to learn about teas and train their staff, and YES - learn to bake desserts! A 3 tiered plate for presentation and some real tea cups would be nice too! Sorry TEETER house - my Christmas special was a bomb - the best part of it was I did not have to pay for it.", "business_id": "gBcpDl0quCLABsg5OuSFww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "re0DJDticmhO6240NfuwEA", "review_id": "y2gEVhbmkWo8x0ZLJ-nvqQ", "text": "My girlfriend and I decided to have \"tea\" a.k.a. lunch at the Teeter House.  First of all, the place could use a refresher or some spring cleaning.  It's kinda old and dusty inside.\n\nWe ordered turkey sandwiches and soup.  The soup came out cold and we got the wrong sandwiches sent to our table.  No big deal.  They fixed the mix up right away.\n\nAfter our sandwiches and cold soup, we still wanted to experience having \"tea\" so we ordered a pot of Earl Gray tea and their dessert sampler to share.  The sampler came with small square cheesecakes and cream puffs.  The tea was really good but the dessert must had been frozen and then put in the microwave because when we bit into them, the bottom was warm and the inside was frozen.  \n\nNot the experience I was hoping for going to the Teeter House.  On top of it all, the waitress was really loopy.  This is probably why the food was wack.  I won't be back.", "business_id": "gBcpDl0quCLABsg5OuSFww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "66tWp8ThwPATFUxYNPyYLw", "review_id": "EaSA5CX8NQVtKkgxynLfiQ", "text": "My mom and I stopped in here on a whim on a Friday afternoon.  We really weren't looking for the afternoon tea experience, but wanted just a light snack.  We were charmed by the historic Victorian home, and thought the d\u00e9cor was right in line with the era.  Now, if you don't like fussy, doily type settings (think Grandmas and old British ladies) you probably won't like this.  I felt like I should be wearing gloves - or a least be dressed like June Cleaver.  \n\nWe settled on a small garden salad and a scone each.  We tried two different scones, and split them.  They were both really, really good, but we both preferred the Sun Dried Tomato one to the sweeter Cranberry.  \nThe salads were prefect - lots of fresh veggies, good greens and a perfect vinaigrette served on the side.    Oddly enough, we didn't try any tea, but stuck with water.  The portions were delectate, but not too small, and they were priced right.  \n\nThe server was friendly and attentive, without hovering, which is always a bonus to me.  We want to come back for an actual tea service - we didn't have time the day we went in but would love to plan a girls day out.  Apparently they also have Jazz in the evenings.", "business_id": "gBcpDl0quCLABsg5OuSFww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1WETDRBnnaslCNteq4pcIg", "review_id": "Otr9PvcefaRfzynCqVNjaA", "text": "The desire to bring my mom here is damn near overwhelming.  Victorian antiques, kitschy decorations, and brocade wallpaper - and did i mention fantastic scones with Devonshire cream?  I'm not even a girly girl (look for me slurping Irish breakfast tea in a Dramarama t-shirt), but I just can't help feeling frilly and feminine in this place.  Spot on, my good man (translation: 'aw, hell yeah', for those less pasty).", "business_id": "gBcpDl0quCLABsg5OuSFww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7cR92zkDv4W3kqzii6axvg", "review_id": "gZwpE63gelec44xJLkGRyg", "text": "It took a considerable amount of time to get a turkey and havarti, and peanut butter & jelly sandwiches.\n\nThe environment was very nice. And given the temperature outside, the cool of the a/c was a very welcome respite.\n\nNo kids glasses available, but that's less of a concern for me since my children are both adept at drinking from regular glasses.\nBut it's a nice touch when it's available.\n\nI would return on a day when I'm in the Heritage and Science Park, but I'd not likely make a trip down there specifically to go.", "business_id": "gBcpDl0quCLABsg5OuSFww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-570uF5n0afghfwatc-M8w", "review_id": "YoaAPjLFEmrZfLVZGrBJpg", "text": "Business is closed. Signs at front indicate its for sale & phone is disconnected", "business_id": "gBcpDl0quCLABsg5OuSFww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9Y0HHmmDdNLpflYXY-lMBg", "review_id": "bbgZbFGcXdALGiILRdFH6w", "text": "Buying a new bike can be a big decision.  Buying a gimmicky electric bike could be a bad decision.  Buying electronics from a produce market could be questionable decision. And lastly buying anything over $500 from a place that is located south of downtown, cash only, and offers no warranties/returns... seems to put the nail in the coffin for logical decisions.  But some how myself and dozens of other logical people have had a excellent to OK experience when doing all of the above.\n\nPhoenix Produce is selling Fujiton E-Bikes straight off the boat from China.  And we're not talking \"Made in China\" hidden in some innocuous spot; this is legitimately Chinese...from the oddly sized tires (which makes it a little difficult to find tubes for) to the Mandarin/Cantonese (not actually sure which) that fills the instrument panel and indicator lights.\n\nPhoenix Produce carries two models 36v and 48v both have max speed of 20 MPH.  While they differ in range 22 miles and 30 miles, respectively, on a single charge.  The motor definitely has good torque for a little electric motor...I've heard the 48v is even better than my 36v.  Both plug directly into a 110V (normal) outlet.  The 36v costs a little more than 3 CENTS per charge. These are bikes, so you can ride them on sidewalks or other bike designated paths.  No license/registration/insurance/helmet required (legally per ARS 28-2516)...though the helmet is recommended.\n\nAs for the no warranties and returns part...I can only say what I've experienced.  Sam, the owner of Phoenix Produce, has been very good to me in all my dealings.  I had some initial problems with the battery and charger of the bike, making the first week of ownership less than stellar.  Fortunately, I talked to Sam about those issues and he corrected the problems no charge...sure seemed like a warranty; but Jenny, one of his employees, said \"He is just really fair.\"  And I have to agree.  For the price you cannot beat them approximately $500 a little higher or lower depending on the model of your choice.", "business_id": "icFE83PXkjKBma3azYqanw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 11, "useful": 15, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "P2kVk4cIWyK4e4h14RhK-Q", "review_id": "ro-UhRSfjTk6uCurT_Csgw", "text": "We visited Phoenix Produce Company as part of the \"First Ever\" Explore SoDo Tour.  \n\nThe owners were very friendly and gracious.  They gave us a brief history of the building and provided an interesting assortment of refreshments.  We enjoyed a pomegranate-grapefruit juice, spongecake, fig newtons, grapes and some sort of fruit with a tough outer coating and a clear inner fruit that was vaguely sweet.  I have no idea what the hell it was.\n\nPhoenix Produce also sells E-Bikes.  They are apparently the only importer of these in the Phoenix area.  We got a walk-through of one of the E-bikes, showing us where the drive was (in the rear hub), the batteries (3, 36v), how it operates, maximum speed (20-22mph), maximum range (27 miles), price (about $475 before tax), etc.  Then we all got to take one out for a test drive.  Awesome!  I was impressed and would seriously consider one of these for urban living.\n\nMy 12 & 15 year old daughters thoroughly enjoyed the test rides as well and would have done nearly anything to leave Phoenix Produce on one of these bikes.", "business_id": "icFE83PXkjKBma3azYqanw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GS-3MAQVPsVuKmMV8K94iA", "review_id": "ZilgwNRsjiEZIMVS-9RvLg", "text": "They have the best Ebike prices in town. They are local and can fix and repair any problem. I bought 2 from them and they were very good.", "business_id": "icFE83PXkjKBma3azYqanw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "NNdfPF-UhvLB8FxbsuSC5A", "review_id": "kyRqyhEKZNMcJk04pX-qRg", "text": "Came here to drop few items from my location to this company.  This location is easy to find and plenty of parking right by Chase Field.", "business_id": "icFE83PXkjKBma3azYqanw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NDkStqTVh-sTDKtKIZkDxQ", "review_id": "2C6FAJ7cFHtCRm9G_yiIeA", "text": "Someone that understands business. I just went in to get a new battery. I didn't have any cash on me so he told me to come back whenever and pay him. I don't often go to watch repair shops, but if I ever need to or someone asks I will certainly send my business to DeChance. I will also be going back tomorrow to pay him.", "business_id": "M2tiVOrtmsfi89C5WXtYjg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DgmBfiuP5g3T_080gVS7lQ", "review_id": "KHHItX862QmRVDi0cJgmcA", "text": "I had a broken watch band and was looking for a nearby repair place. Doug was great, he replaced the missing pin, tightened up the fit, all while I waited and for a whopping $5. When the watch itself needs repairing, I would not hesitate to go back here.", "business_id": "M2tiVOrtmsfi89C5WXtYjg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8zYms8BcKD-h4lwlnWqFKg", "review_id": "uIvbU-GcBwijzvfaGvzJcw", "text": "Doug has been maintaining my two Rolex watches for over a decade.\nHe is honest, and technically superb.\nA  pleasure to work with!", "business_id": "M2tiVOrtmsfi89C5WXtYjg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p9sU0K_tFSwsYAuL1FC48Q", "review_id": "NBSJ36ccxMTKAI5P3bFYSA", "text": "Took in two of my watches for new batteries and a band repair. Extremely friendly and prompt service. Very low prices.", "business_id": "M2tiVOrtmsfi89C5WXtYjg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7Ks2StcBS5H5htLE8w340Q", "review_id": "meEtS7tjDjG8fpjD8MQb3g", "text": "Doug did a great job on my Tag. It took longer then expected but was not his fault. Fixed it and polished it like new. I highly recomend him.", "business_id": "M2tiVOrtmsfi89C5WXtYjg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BBYvkQ_dWd9S2bvhVyK1dA", "review_id": "s7awNDBbNqhPxfFaqN0LTg", "text": "Always professional and reliable service for big or small jobs. I highly recommend their services.", "business_id": "M2tiVOrtmsfi89C5WXtYjg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1wMGLaMIH7CcmJ2htS1rmw", "review_id": "s3fhAg8fPJ8j63nipwpePQ", "text": "I don't want to waste too much time on this place, but since I mentioned it in another review I feel obligated to say a few words.\n\nThis is the worst Burger King in the world so far, and I have been to some bad ones. Everything manages to have a bitter taste that I just cannot explain. I seem to remember a time when BK did not nuke every single thing, but those days are a fading memory. Bitter taste plus microwaved texture equals food that hogs would turn up a nose at. Still the place is usually crowded. \n\nThe one redeeming quality is the staff. I've worked a block away for two and a half years and a lot of the crew have worked there that whole time. They're pretty friendly considering what they get paid. Still, the food is just so terrible I cannot bring myself to give it even two stars.", "business_id": "72N6TdH5MdUWE2YhYRbyxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ps1Db9zOatoF_76FZNO5CQ", "review_id": "hC9Sfzgmzvh9Ab0SRowWYQ", "text": "Driving down Central the other day I got the munchies mid morning.  I got a croissant sandwich.  The palce was clean, the service was pleasant, and my sandwich was cooked fresh.", "business_id": "72N6TdH5MdUWE2YhYRbyxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fI_87gH3jSuxdI_Wq-Rmwg", "review_id": "J_DyLwpDYEpgx3AvERp7CQ", "text": "Just proving I'm not a foodie snob ;) well it's cheap, effective and comes with free packets of ketchup. Enjoy!", "business_id": "72N6TdH5MdUWE2YhYRbyxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "amJngzl-mH6XIoVHX0gXQg", "review_id": "RVXPr5ZrsC2XdESjq16pxA", "text": "Awesome food, awesome service (night crew), awesome time. Thanks guys", "business_id": "72N6TdH5MdUWE2YhYRbyxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4D4UzEOu-QG4-jkyfynhPQ", "review_id": "uQ9LfYkc9BaAbfWhMOvVxQ", "text": "Driving down central about to head to another lunch location when the driver starts talking about Burger King and whoppers, so you know we had to find the nearest Bk. The taste of the whopper is so good and unique. Plus I haven't had one in a while. \n\nUpon arriving to this location, it is not busy at all, and the parking lot is empty but that doesn't stop our Whopper journey. It is a dated Bk but playing some good tunage!\n\nThe man who took our order was very nice and seemed happy to have a customer\nWe both got whoppers and I actually opted for the double whopper, don't judge me, haha\n\nI didn't know that they got the new Coca Cola machines. I think they're like \"free style\" super cool and so many flavors. I was happy to see Cherry Coke. \n\nSince the Bk isn't busy our good was made from scratch which is kinda neat\nThe whopper is nice, fresh, and hot \nTotally good\nThe fries are super fresh which is very uncommon at any fast food joint :)\n\nThis was such a good last second choice and a total money saver :)", "business_id": "72N6TdH5MdUWE2YhYRbyxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U-7bw2PW3QDiWxjdqOtLZA", "review_id": "biHL-MS1uQwt_QykJoCVhg", "text": "If you come here to dine in close to closing time DO NOT sit in the back section or you will get scolded by the Latina hussie behind the counter.", "business_id": "72N6TdH5MdUWE2YhYRbyxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gdoPetEmoNslU0Hf3TmuEA", "review_id": "4OXxmE_7_8ZGHiuK7zU4sw", "text": "I've tried really hard to like this location since it is close to work, but everything about it is just no.\n\nFirst off, it's BK so the quality of food is not great anyway, but this location tends to be more on the weak side.\n\nSecondly, the staff consistently make errors on orders, wasting food and customers' time when they have to remake something. What's worse is they're usually rude about it. It's like hey you didn't type it into the register correctly, that's not really my fault. They will argue with you and make sure you know you can't have it your way, no matter what their slogan is.\n\nLastly, they don't honor coupons the correct way. I just went there with a buy-one-get-one-free coupon that blatantly says I would get a free Whopper sandwich of equal or lesser value with the purchase of one. NOWHERE does it say that it excludes special Whoppers like the Angry Whopper, etc. So when I asked if I could get an Angry Whopper and the free one be a regular Whopper, the Hispanic, older (maybe 40s) woman with long, painted nails (describing her so you know to stay away from her - she is referred to as the \"Latina hussie\" in the other post) asked me passive aggressively if I wanted an Angry Whopper and two regular Whoppers.\n\nNo, that is EXACTLY why I was asking if I could get that deal because other BKs actually honor the coupon and its ambiguity. I said the coupon didn't specify but she handed me the coupon, roller her eyes like she had something better to do, and said it only applied to REGULAR Whoppers. Okay, so never going back to your sh*thole because other BKs actually take the coupon and apply it to any Whopper, thanks.", "business_id": "72N6TdH5MdUWE2YhYRbyxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VA5zvXwaaj81_tjiQCH2mg", "review_id": "q1K8BLA-89woxFWYJeqV5Q", "text": "The real deal!  If you like your Catholicism quiet and personal with a little organ music and perhaps some donuts after mass, then St. Mary's downtown Phoenix is the parish for you.\nOriginally built in 1881, it is the oldest Catholic Church in Phoenix.  Staffed by the Franciscans and located in the heart of Downtown Phoenix.  The masses are traditional, thoughtful and beautiful.  The choir is phenomenal and there is an innate sense of family there-even as a guest.", "business_id": "545sP7uSdCcKDZ-reeVOgQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "YoBgKOdfpGH48LpIDSfoQQ", "review_id": "iCyu-bSlj5paUcaVC7qfgg", "text": "Is it wrong to review a church? Maybe. o well.\nI'm getting maried here next year because I wanted my out of townies to see why i love phoenix. ( or at least what there is to love) I like and appreciate most churches in downtown environments and this place takes the cake. It reminds me of a lot of churches back east, plus its the only basilica in the state. just don't ask me what that means. the building is beautiful, most everyone is nice. And there's less homeless folks milling about than at the older churches back east. Or maybe its just the homeless people here are more well behaved because we have nice churches and good weather?\nwho knows. \nThe only downside to this place is that some parishoners have WAY too many non- well behaved small children with them, who tend to flounce around on the floor and shout. Not cool.", "business_id": "545sP7uSdCcKDZ-reeVOgQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 13, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "M-uVMuFi0HhRPkJGO1zicg", "text": "If you are looking for a classic Catholic church in Phoenix, this is it. St. Mary's Basilica has a beautiful sounding choir, wonderful priests and a historically Catholic feel with architecture and structure. I think it has something to do with the fact that Pope John Paul II visited this basilica years ago for World Youth Day. \n\nI've been going to St. Mary's Basilica for years. Ironically enough, Father Vince, who is a priest at St. Mary's Basilica, used to be the priest at St Isidore's in Danville, California which was the church I went to when I was growing up. \n\nDuring the holidays, I make sure I attend mass at St. Mary's Basilica. There's something about the architecture, music, and Mass that makes this a perfect church for those times. However, it's also a great church for Sunday mass. \n\nAround 7 years ago, my sister married her husband at St Mary's Basilica  and I was lucky enough to be the Maid of Honor. The wedding was a full Mass and made it such a special day for my sister, her husband, myself and everyone who witnessed the ceremony. \n\nThere isn't much more I can say about St. Mary's Basilica in this review, but I will end this by saying that each Mass is a different experience and it's based on the person attending, but be sure to visit this church and attend a Mass so see if it's right for you.", "business_id": "545sP7uSdCcKDZ-reeVOgQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_TKHvI5i-NeRO87jL0IHfQ", "review_id": "HY9A8cyiVOXQCye9rNhjmA", "text": "This is one of the few things that I enjoyed in Phoenix.  Actually, there is nothing else except the baseball stadium, and lots of spring training stadia...otherwise, Phoenix sucks...A city?   I think not...", "business_id": "545sP7uSdCcKDZ-reeVOgQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xESy7H7UhTS2EXiuOQ1Z5Q", "review_id": "ce_wKjtBv67AEg5zB4xlxA", "text": "While visiting in-laws for Christmas, I attended Midnight Mass at St. Mary's Basilica in downtown Phoenix, and it was one of the first times I understood why it is said that Catholics \"celebrate\" the mass.\n\nThe Basilica is a beautiful piece of Spanish colonial architecture run by Franciscan Friars, crowned with bell towers, palms, and stained glass windows.\n\nThe Christmas altar was lit with candles and bursting like a heart in love with the reds of dozens of poinsettias.\n\nMidnight mass lasted until 2am, but was so rapt with happiness, that few seemed to mind or notice. Instead, the mass kept ascending in circles like the incense. It was like a holy party, with all of creation joining in the celebration of its Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.\n\nThe mass was sung and prayed much more than spoken. There were traditional carols, Latin chants, and pieces of Handel's Messiah. The choir did wonderfully as the happy voices of those gathered were all taken up and transfigured as if by one power.\n\nThe celebrant was Father Vincente Mesi whose beautiful, crystalline voice sang out and chanted the prelude to the declaration of Christ's birth as well as the Gospel reading from the pulpit.\n\nBy 2 am the people began to stream out of the church with the bells tolling from the towers unabashedly with good news, pounding with a rebellious happiness against the tall, dark downtown buildings and skyscrapers of Phoenix. The bells sang the happy triumph, the surprise victory of love and meekness, over the pride and might of the world.\n\nMany, though no doubt not all, felt they had encountered the mystery of a happiness and joy that strips and transcends all human understanding. Many, though no doubt not all, walked away with their hearts full of this sacred joy. Those who did were at least for a moment transformed by this eternity--this holy party which is Christmas.", "business_id": "545sP7uSdCcKDZ-reeVOgQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iPhoJlwisUKGGrA0QNmYMw", "review_id": "8imRzFku0cm-N9IHk9-NdA", "text": "i love this church!! I found it before i moved to phx and saw that pope john paul went here, how many churches have been visited by the pope in america not many!! Made my three wishes, and love that the door is always open to pray. Also the stained glass windows are amazing!! I go here after my downtown hospital rotations or if I'm in the area!! I also like that they have afternoon mass at 12 and a mass for the deaf how great is that!! love this place a must see phx jem!", "business_id": "545sP7uSdCcKDZ-reeVOgQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y05bv65OCTcZgB0GhO8_sA", "review_id": "XZZNG20QHI0pjvFH5CXOQA", "text": "We are staying downtown and had decided to go to Sunday Mass in St. Mary's Basilica, one of the oldest churches in Phoenix.  From the outside, it's an mission style stucco exterior, while inside, all the alters are adorned with statues of the saints, and the pipe organ in the upper balcony is absolutely wonderful to hear.  \n\nMass was very old school in that it was sung from start to finish.  It lasted 1 hour and 45 minutes.  Considering the Church is downtown, there were a large congregation present and not everyone looked like a tourist.  \n\nIt's a beautiful old Church worth taking a look at.", "business_id": "545sP7uSdCcKDZ-reeVOgQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4nlduK0luTygOot4nTqFYQ", "review_id": "jIjEOlBqpKAAHxRP2hijnA", "text": "This is the most. wonderful church I've ever been to! The masses are beautiful and the people are friendly and welcoming!  I can't imagine going anywhere else.", "business_id": "545sP7uSdCcKDZ-reeVOgQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "S4y3RDjjVzmi_7mqQZ4Dnw", "review_id": "XYapjl05UBoTlneLnmRhlA", "text": "St. Mary's is conveniently located in downtown Phoenix and warmly welcomes everyone who enters.  My only complaint is the heavy smell of incense before we even entered the church (it wasn't a bad scent, just REALLY heavy).  \n\nWe stepped inside en route to the convention center one day and it was beautiful and inviting inside.  Not sure what services they offer, but stop by and check 'em out!", "business_id": "545sP7uSdCcKDZ-reeVOgQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7F-DVLnGmC5hHPUVfSfxDw", "review_id": "r626yPdZekfOLoj8mM90Kw", "text": "I attended Mas here last Sunday and so happy I did! Sunday before last, I was dragged to Mass at The Franciscan Renewal Center and it was not joy. It was far too Liberal -- it's simply not my preference as a Catholic.\n\nWalking towards the Cathedral, you just feel a sense of history -- it's simply beautiful. I adore so many Patron Saints so I love all the decorated alters. Choir is simply amazing! Times keep changing...but I prefer to celebrate Catholic Mass in a more traditional manor. I attend St. Francis Xavier and Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church on a regular basis but will definitely attend Mass here more often.", "business_id": "545sP7uSdCcKDZ-reeVOgQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J5-zGRyf7vB3XJchOrjNQA", "review_id": "1PwFuLVgy6w1x2Fr_YEpMg", "text": "If you are in the Phoenix downtown convention area and you are Catholic, you owe it to yourself to visit this Catholic Church. \nIt is a church like no other. Its beauty is breath taking from the outside and when you step into this holy cathedral, you get a sense of belonging and feel the spirit overcome your body. \nIt is a sacred place and an experience like no other.", "business_id": "545sP7uSdCcKDZ-reeVOgQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "I3El0oTMiV-uLC8ceqQ3Vw", "review_id": "2gKrNE81fRpBNf157087zg", "text": "When I was younger, my aunt who lived in Arizona at the time would take me here. I love going to this wonderful museum, mostly of Southwestern groups but of course that makes sense since that's the region. It was one of my favorite things to do when visiting Arizona. My Arizona trip would just not be complete without visiting the Heard Museum.\n\nThere is so much beautiful and famous artwork. Such a beautiful collection of Katsina/Kachina dolls. I loved making cornhusk dolls as a girl. I still have them to this day. It's a great place for kids and adults. I have such great childhood memories here. I haven't gone in years but checking out the website, it still looks great and I will always think of my aunt.  8.) I do plan to go back one day.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "M1EciT6_JAOakQrSlzZq-Q", "review_id": "bTTq70eFV3onI09yiebLew", "text": "Been here 4 times in the past 6 months.  I love bringing out-of-towners here.  Excellent art and history exhibits specifically related to Native Americans from the southwestern United States.  Reasonably priced entrance fee.  Go on the tour - they will tell you really interesting things about each of the exhibits you otherwise wouldn't know - makes the visit much more enjoyable.  A must see for visitors to Phoenix!", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "cB30-Og37dzCWFCFzI_ChQ", "review_id": "1hEjJxhkDWvybpDb4oQh5A", "text": "The Heard Museum is truly awesome. It's not huge, but they make the most of their space, including short films, longer presentations, and a huge display of kachinas in telling the cultural stories of Southwestern Native Americans. Importantly realizing that Native American cultures are not dead, the museum contains modern artwork and filmed interviews with members of today's Native American tribes. The amount of information given is detailed but not overwhelming, and I would say that the museum represents an excellent introduction to Southwestern Indian culture.\n\nOne could complain that the Heard Museum doesn't document any of the internal Indian wars or strife, but on the other hand ,considering the racism these groups still come up against, perhaps its for the best that the rest of us just learn about how complex and beautiful these cultures often were and are. \n\nA final note should be given to the beautiful museum itself, which may be the only time I'll ever use the world \"beautiful\" to describe any building in Phoenix. It resembles images I've seen of Roman villas and its courtyard is very mellow, with a nice cafe and pools of running water. I would even recommend coming just to chill out with an ice tea in a stunning courtyard. I mean, where else can you find that in this town?", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "AnRx7QIoAbY4sAkKupih-A", "review_id": "VzOKfexA-DtfRybt2Hnu1w", "text": "As a student and aficionada of Native American culture, I have to say this is by far and away the best Native American themed museum I've ever seen.  While it isn't that large, it packs a punch with razor sharp exhibitions and a physical plant that is both cutting edge and serene.  Well worth a stop for road-trippers driving between austin and los angeles, or anyone who is doing time in phoenix for whatever reason.  highly, highly recommended.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "jqVeTSin5GeRm0ceSg-PBA", "review_id": "E1Q0tBb5kNhd8lyVoLap2g", "text": "I wasn't completely sure what to expect when I went to the Heard Museum, but I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed myself.  We were there for almost 2.5 hours and the time flew by.  The permanent exhibit was laid out nicely and I truly learned quite a bit that I did not know previously about Native Americans.  In fact, I had no clue how many different tribes call Arizona and New Mexico home and reading the history and how they are now was quite fascinating, but I am a history nerd. The Remix contemporary exhibt was well-done and was my favorite portion of the whole museum, but I'm a sucker for contemporary art and installations.  We even wondered about the \"children's area\" and that was also well done with a variety of hands on crafts and activities for little peanuts (heck, my husband and I even did some of them! hehe).   The boarding school exhibit on the second floor was very nicely done and well laid out...the testimonials that played while you walked around were quite touching and at times I felt myself tearing up.\n\nAdult admission is $10 and students are only $5. My husband forgot his ASU student ID and when he mentioned it to the cashier, the guy was like, \"oh that's OK\" and gave us the student admission anyway. Very nice.  There were quite a few people at Heard while we were there, but I never felt rushed or that I was in someone's way, which I think speaks highly of the layout.  I definitely recommend the museum if you have an afternoon you are looking to fill and/or just want to learn more about Native Americans.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 34, "cool": 26}, "user_id": "vF4B6eFdoDmyV_l7MLHMzw", "review_id": "BbAf6cQJ3i8CYJOeWo7fWw", "text": "**This place looses a star because I got hasseled for writing this review!!* \nThe Heard is many things to many people. \n\nFor Non-natives it is a place to learn about the various cultures of ancient, recent historical and modern Native Culture. \n\nFor Natives of the southwest - it is a place where we are understood and celebrated.\n\nThere are so many things I love about this place and I am pleased to share with you my favorite spots in the museum.\n- The Navajo Sand painting that is displayed the Navajo Hogan in the Homelands Exhibit. It depicts the Navajo Creation Story and is intricate and beautiful.\n\n- The Hopi Wedding Dress inside the Homelands Exhibit\n\n- The Photograph of the Grave yard outside the Indian School in the Boarding School Experience. \n\n- The Statue of Native women outside the museum. \n\n- The Yazzie Mural inside the We Are exhibit. It depicts the story of the Navajo and Yaqui Tribe's modern history. \n\n-The beaded chucks in the Shoes exhibit! I want a pair!!\n\nWhen it comes to the Heard's Gift shop: now this place is amazing!! Many of their pieces are authentic and hand crafted. BUT THERE ARE FAKES AMONG THEM!!! Feel free to ask a lot of questions. Even try to negotiate prices. You never know, some of those pieces have been there for YEARS! Demand certificates of authenticity. Ask to know the meaning of symbols and designs. Know what materials they're made out of! \n\nThere could be two bracelets that almost identical and one could be silver plated and one could be solid silver. And they could both be priced the same. ASK QUESTIONS!! Ask to try to stuff on. They are usually pretty nice about this, except when it comes to earrings. Many hard to find books can be found here. Whenever someone is doing a research project, the Heard is one of the first places I recommend. I recommend the photography books.\n\nTheir exhibits are always changing. So check the website and see what's new. Have fun, bring a friend, and open your mind and see the many wonderful facets of Native American Culture.\n\n****UPDATE****\nOne of our fellow yelpers Deb K. http://www.yelp.com/user_details?userid=sGzHUN7UpjXUGKckrv-bTw has sent me private messages asking me to edit my review and I am! She believes and knows that all the pieces are authentic at the Heard's Gift Shop. \n\nShe has said and I quote: \"Hi Cher, Deb K. here--actually, I do work at the Heard and I can tell you that everything that we sell is authentic.\"  and she even goes on to say, \"Maybe you're thinking about those dreamcatchers and whatnots in the back? Even those have to come from a Native-owned and operated establishment. [although I do agree they're kind of tacky, but you know the bilagaanas (White People)...they do like their kitschy stuff]\" And what really got me was: \"I really feel you should go back and change the part about the shop offering 'fake' items\". \n\nAs a Native American, sometimes it's a love/hate relationship with the Heard. The Heard is the premier launching pad for non-natives in this city to experience Indian Country but sometimes it comes at a price. We are often objectified and practically forced to share that which is sacred to us. But it's allowed and it's a choice that each Native artist that has dealt with has the Heard made for themselves. \n\nThere is an unequal representation of Tribes on display at the Heard, the Navajo exhibit is HUGE at the Heard and yet the O'odham exhibit is medium sized. Even though O'odhams have contributed over $1,000,000.00 to the museum. We don't complain, atleast our ways are being shared right? And it's nice to take children to the museum and see their little eyes light up when they see things that reminds them of home. And the Boarding School Exhibit opens MANY eyes to the history that existed just a few blocks north. This slices through me and I'm so grateful this piece of history is no longer being ignored.\n\nLike I said - it's a love/hate relationship. I love the Heard because they give opportunities to Native Artists and share our culture as sensitively as possible. But it's an uphill battle to be deemed good enough to be one of those artists and people who shares our culture. I know of many great people who I personally feel should be \"let in\" be denied and my heart goes out to them. I love that Natives still get in for free but I hate that the Heard treats AZ tribes like we're obligated to help them to keep their lights on. I love that all the tribes in Arizona have been given the oppurtunity to share a piece of their culture yet I hate that the museum focuses on two tribes.\n\nTo my yelpers: Please realize that each tribe has it's own ways and unique culture. Open your heart and mind and take in the colorful culture I grew up in!", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "2KyJLMY3jmASmwtnmlBuvw", "review_id": "43EV9V_Lc-5E78XGrjUr5g", "text": "You want to know about the history of Arizona?  You want to go to the Heard.\n\nTHE premiere anthropological museum on THIS Planet.\n\nAnd, the gift shop:  Authentic stuff at hon estly reasonable prices -- that does not necessarily mean cheap:  It means *reasonable* for the authentic quality.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 13, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "g84VjttN28PWiv_WtdhnSQ", "review_id": "mbPng8JWwMtbht0VTjjLIQ", "text": "Oh for the love of God this place is boring. Pottery and pictures of pottery. \n\nI came here for some tour a few years ago. I was so bored I went outside and took a nap next to giant flower pot. Then I came back here last month for a charity event and also took a nap, this time in the bathroom.\n\nZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "GubdNFoDAsiwE6bWIr97cQ", "review_id": "gJ42dx-YiLKQk0_sXe9HYw", "text": "When I have a friend or relative visit from non southwest places they all want to come here and they all love it. \n\nIt is set very nicely with good displays and explains a lot of what one might not know.\n\nThe gift shop too is a nice stop before we continue on our day.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "WZCAwPXauKtNoAhHK2-pCA", "review_id": "VS8m5CqOVgQ_lAQ1R7gbHg", "text": "Firstly, hat's off to Jenn H. who had the cojones to give this place a lousy review without also coming off as insensitive.\n\nThe story of the various Native American tribes is an incredibly solemn one that is all too often glazed over in your average grade school American History course.  I was blissfully unaware of it until my wife decided to dedicate the rest of her life to studying indigenous cultures and schooled me on the following - For 200 years, Native Americans were seen as uncivilized beasts in need of strict re-education to meet the white man's version of civility.  Not until the 1960's (and as recently as 1990 with the passage of several federal laws including the Native American Languages Act) has the United States finally reversed course and decided to protect the various Native American cultures.  Sad, but true, and something your average American probably doesn't know and likely doesn't want to know or care to know.\n\nThankfully there are places like the Heard Museum which does a brilliant job of telling the story of many of the tribes that were located in the Southwest.  I feel it is unduly categorized as an \"Art Museum\" by many instead of an \"American History\" museum.  Yes, you get the art - in the form of pottery and jewelry and Kachina - but you also get the traditional clothing, the traditional cooking, the language component, and most importantly the history lesson.  If you leave here thinking, \"that was just a bunch of pottery and dolls\" then you've totally missed the point.\n\nThe first floor of the museum has a great flow to it with each section dedicated to a different tribe.  Obviously there are many similarities, but the most interesting things are the subtle differences between the tribes.  It also has changing exhibits on the second floor - when I was there it featured a wonderful exhibit on modern Native American art (sculpture and paintings and jewelry).  There is also a heart-wrenching exhibit on the horrific boarding schools the children were forced to attend, often far from their homes and at extremely young ages, to strip them of their cultural heritage.  My favorite part has to be the hands-on exhibit, likely meant for children but I couldn't keep away from it.  So what if I'm pushing over a 5 year old to get a pipe cleaner and tissue paper to make a flower?  There is even a section of the museum dedicated to other non-American indigenous art and garb.\n\nWhat an excellent excellent museum.  You leave much more informed and with a necessary touch of white guilt.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cEIeuU0-4fX0Y4qCUW3PwQ", "review_id": "rTQNRNn7twqUGweg2J4Blw", "text": "If you are looking for local culture, this is it. As a recent transplant to Phoenix, I really enjoyed my visit to the museum and learned a lot about the local Native American cultures. This is also a must visit when people visit you in Phoenix. What I especially love about this museum is that it presents the Native American cultures as living, breathing peoples and not in a museum/\"under glass\" sort of manner. There is a lot of information here, and it is presented clearly and coherently.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xWopPa7nbztqCGZziustcw", "review_id": "vj4rACL6T3bweBnSolXKjA", "text": "Update: I was contacted by the museum regarding my visit and they cleared up the problem with the security guard. I was very impressed at the amount of care that they took in addressing my situation. \n\nI rarely attend museums, but decided to go because the girlfriend wanted to. I'm an acrylic painter and all the art on display was beautiful and varied. The building itself was gorgeous. The only problem I had was the security guards. We were constantly followed by a heavyset black man and stared at regardless of where we went. I believe in no way did we look suspicious, had the guest stickers visible. We were just two people looking at some great art. Yet, he was hovering around enough to spoil the experience for us.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 11, "useful": 19, "cool": 14}, "user_id": "VDHUtEnPh54OJiYow91d3A", "review_id": "UIJGokjk71K7it11QmllrA", "text": "Before you read my review, read David B's. It's much better and more informative. After you finish his, then read mine. Ok? It's because I'm going by memory from 4 years ago and David B. lives in Phoenix and has just been there.\n\nI was born in Scottsdale, went to school in Phoenix and go to Giant's/A's/Angel's/Padre's/Brewer's/Mariner's and now the Dodger's for Spring Training. The desert is in my blood with all of the red sandstone rocks, cactus, roadrunners, and bluebelly lizards. As a child, I would go out and collect boys things... like snakes, crawdads, eggs, aquamarines, agates, spiders, then bring them home to an unhappy Mother. But I also went to school with actual Native-American kids who would wear their cool native clothes and so I got hooked on everything-Indian. Plus, we would go on amazing school field-trips to the local museums. Yea, for getting out of school...\n\nThe Heard is known as the other major Phoenix destination besides the Phoenix Arts Museum but I personally feel it is much better. It is world-class in its exhibits of Native American artifacts, such as pottery, katsina dolls, sand paintings, rugs, baskets, textiles, jewelry, blankets, it's all here. If you love American history, especially Indian, you have to come here and soak it all in. \n\nThe founders, Dwight and Maie Bartlett, loved their Southwest and therefore collected as much as they could afford, then fulfilled their ultimate dream to share it all with the public in 1929.\n\nMost people don't realize it because not much is taught about them, but our native Indians were so creative and amazing people who had such an artist's heart and desire to express themselves and the Heard really shows their work off to the highest degree. There are 39,000 items of cultural and fine art, including drawings, painting and sculpture. Of all of the possibilities to see when you visit, the core of the collection includes 500 simply incredible Hopi katsini dolls that were on loan from the exclusive Goldwater and Harvey Companies. Ritualistic, religious, complex and often hidden meanings are withheld in each individual katsini and I love them for their mystery. Another exhibit that I love because I am just a big kid is the full-sized Navajo Hogan, the Hopi piki room, the Yaqui ramada and the Pueblo oven. Maybe someday I can sneak in and stay over night.\n\nSo, in summary, if you ever visit Phoenix, you have to go to both the Heard and the PAM plus the Taliesin West (I always spell that wrong) building by Frank Lloyd Wright. It isn't all pools, spas, baseball and golf after all.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "0O0WByGmSVbF7iNs4uxi0w", "review_id": "qW9lzNgKZCkmKVcU_e_0Lw", "text": "I stumbled across this museum while on the way to PAM. With a few hours to kill before our flights, my friend and I decided to stop here instead.\n\nIt was a great find and I learned so much. Unfortunately I hadn't learned very much about Native American culture or art in school, but I felt like my visit to the Heard made up for that a little. We had an excellent tour guide who was part Navajo and part Hopi. In addition to giving us a broad overview of Native American history, he also gave us many insights into growing up on a reservation and cultural traditions. As we toured through the galleries filled with basketry, ceramics, and Navajo blankets, he explained that a lot of the names \"given\" to the tribes by white settlers were simply the result of the two groups not understanding one another. For instance, the Pima tribe is so called because in response to the question, \"What are you called?\" the people answered, \"Pima,\" which means \"I don't know\"--as in, I don't know what you crazy people are asking me!\n\nMy friend and I had a wonderful time, and I would definitely recommend visiting if you're ever in Phoenix.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "085TP4qzSt6sr2COT4lVCg", "review_id": "xRZPTocOXGF--84LIdW95Q", "text": "What a great place! I truly enjoyed just hanging out and looking at all the stuff. Cadie had a blast playing in the canoe and I geeked out taking pictures. A great place to spend the afternoon. Might I suggest hitting the light rail and checking out more stuff along the path. It's a great way to get out and about for not a lot of cash. If you don't already, follow @heardmuseum on twitter, they actually read your tweets! :)", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P_CVOUXLvFfkC6N_HeskOA", "review_id": "iYuFZsFyUHMOvEmURw1xBQ", "text": "I love going to the Heard especially for their Native + You event every 3rd Friday. The Heard honors the traditions of the past with exhibits such as 'Home' but still allows contemporary Native American artists display their works. It seems their mission is to educate the world of the Native peoples' history as well as their future.  You can not help but appreciate the Native culture, their struggles and accomplishments as you walk through the exhibits especially Boarding School.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lczLjHO7zIhrmSlOXI3ohg", "review_id": "OwpZVfaCAx9PAGVJI7a8rw", "text": "The Heard Museum is much much bigger than you expect.  Well, okay, it was bigger than I expected.  Especially after watching a tour go around the native artifacts sections.  I kind of followed the tour today and after it was done (~45 minutes) I thought, \"Is that all there is here?  How sad :(\"\n\nYes, I actually thought the frowny face.\n\nWell, then I turned around and saw the gallery that went to Everything Else.  Beyond the native artifacts (which are very cool), there is a wonderful gallery of mixed media art, photography, and activities for kids.  Even the grounds themselves are wonderful to walk around.\n\nThat last part I found out because I was there 45 minutes early.  It opens at 11am on Sundays.  Ah well, it was all still worth it.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P_CVOUXLvFfkC6N_HeskOA", "review_id": "BQtcXVrxw_Yg2BrqV4eJbg", "text": "I had so much fun at NU last night! There was an live auction where you could bid on pieces created by the Crafty Chica (Kathy Murillo). Participation was free and you got a vial of Crafty Chica glitter and a glitterific auction paddle just for registering! My favorite part of the night was watching a lady outbid herself (3x) to win the Glitter Bull Dog..lol. Best of all proceeds went to benefit Valle del Sol. NU is by far my favorite event at the Heard!", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "PKzWrq2JZMtBaesjoT5QOQ", "review_id": "-DLUMHgkEETy8xDRqEOYYA", "text": "as a museum dedicated entirely to native american art, this place really made their experiences, culture, and struggle palpable. it does a great job blending authentic indian artifacts, like hand woven baskets and jewelry, with contemporary indian art clearly influenced by modern american styles, traversing the complicated, often contradictory relationships between assimilation and tradition.\n\nparticular pieces that directly depicted or confronted the deep tragedies caused by forced american assimilation were the ones that struck me the most. there were positive pieces as well that don't speak toward such loss, refusing to allow a sense of victimization. \n\nbut behind everything you could taste blood, especially the current boarding school exhibit that vividly recreates, through firsthand accounts, the experience of indian children being kidnapped from their homes and sent away for years to destitute boarding schools to become \"civilized.\" \n\nyou walk through different boarding school themed rooms; a dormitory, a classroom, a barber's chair where their long hair was shaved, replete with chopped braids all over the floor, etc. it's eerie as hell, and the whole while black and white photos of the children, most dead, stare at you in desperation. it feels like a haunted house only you know the unsettling emotion is not sourced in superstition. \n\nalas, it's depressing as hell but beneath it all is that undying optimism and story of survival. in the end, it's about how much we lost, as a nation, in our bloodthirsty conquest that could've learned so much from these people. you leave with a sense of empathy, tolerance, outrage, and remorse.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ZmSKVX7q0GVXxmVFUcqGDQ", "review_id": "ASGQgF6WliBBsSAMlfHUQg", "text": "They have some Native American, American, Chinese and European art, but unfortunately they devote far too much space to the modern crap.  \n\nI'm sorry, did I say crap, I meant modern \"art\"? A bunch of colors randomly thrown on a canvas is not art.  A bunch of cans or piece of metal welded together to symbolize anger or oppression, is not art.  the arts and crafts I did in kindergarten should not be up on the walls of museums.  Give me a call when you get some real art", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SmsSJciSTvsBSml3pKDB_g", "review_id": "2EzaiYgOWFGDUK3bIWaBGg", "text": "I visited this museum in the early fall of 2004 and enjoyed it, but I wouldn't say I was overwhelmed.  The exhibits were fairly interesting & informative and the building was very attractive, with some nice sculptures in front and in the courtyard area.  I also liked the gift shop, as I'm a big fan of Native American Indian jewelry and crafts.  Some of the items were very pricey, but that's to be expected.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nw4l-kfBDwQSjf-gEZII2w", "review_id": "ti06-kxL_5IHy9hR9TFizg", "text": "I have been to this Museum twice so far. And both times I enjoyed myself. But this place is huge. There is so much to see if you are into Native American art or just art and lifestyles, history of Native Americans. I love it. I was recently there to see the Indian Market and seen the Boarding School exhibit and Kachina exhibit. I love seeing all the Kachina dolls. When ever I am in town I know I will always go there to check out the new exhibits.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ar7DM2UX6e7LPsNfZlhJfA", "review_id": "2dKNy56oTlpaUUCVN26PEA", "text": "I really enjoy this museum.  I have been several times since moving to the valley and always have a good time.  There are usually special exhibits as well as the permanent collection.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rZe1xWDW597Fuwww_jZsKw", "review_id": "nkq_sNfFvvFanIzioVK4TA", "text": "what a wasted oppotunity.  \nNative American culture is so rich and the traditions so deep but they focus about 5 percent on this and 95 percent on being displaced and anger at reservation life and .. hold on.  dont bash.  i understand that they were wronged.  i am Japanese American and I KNOW what it is like to get land taken away and hearing stories about being a tax paying citizen and get taken to jail.  but ... i just wish the focus was on the beauty of the traditions and cultures.  i really wanted to take away more from it.  maybe i went in with expectations to high?  i live in hawaii so i see alot of ancient cultures and traditions and thought this place would be similiar.  and for 12 bucks a person to go there... at least parking was free! and there seems to be interactive things for kids too!", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m8Sto0-9XnDhbBSp9HQmsg", "review_id": "QmwJD_5602jTIVF-YkOj5Q", "text": "Loved the temporary exhibit - POP! Very cute clothing, paintings, and art pieces. \n\nThe regular exhibitions were also very informative - learned a lot about Indian people and their culture while here. Truly amazing and also very heartbreaking (the boarding school exhibit).", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 16, "useful": 18, "cool": 19}, "user_id": "s8Om9oHMk8xb_psgxTNeRA", "review_id": "rstEc9qZIeLBp4EmgkZ-tg", "text": "Have you Heard?\n\nNumerous clean, airy galleries highlight and display ancient to modern American Indian artifacts and art in tastefully designed, well-lit spaces. This private, nonprofit museum has earned an international reputation for its thorough and sensitive portrayal and presentation of Native cultures, heritage and lifestyle, in particular, those in the Southwest.  The Hopi Katsina doll collection must be one of the largest and most complete in the nation. These dolls, or \"visible prayers\", are as beautiful to see as they are complex in description. The 1910-1945 Goldwater-Kibbey Collection is a must-see for its historical importance and cultural representation. For more information, as well as collecting tips, visit: www.heard.org/katsinadolls\n\nIn addition to providing residents and visitors an unparalleled source of Southwest American Indian cultural information, this museum offers a learning center, shops specializing in Native gifts and books, student art shows, a library and archives, a pleasingly cool courtyard, two gardens and a very decent caf\u00e9 where I had one of the tastiest chicken quesedillas I've found anywhere.\n\n\nP.S., there is no need to correct my use of the term Katsina over \"Kachina\". Though they're the same thing, the pronunciation of \"Katsina\" more nearly approximates the Hopi language. So who says I'm culturally inept, ignorant or insensitive?\n\nNow you've heard...and the word is Heard.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "Ut-GhnFUy0wZAVu7eohcsQ", "text": "Craving a little culture in your life? Well cancel your flight to NYC for the Smithsonian because believe it or not, we have some cultural options right here in the desert's playground. \n\nI went to the Heard Museum many a day when I was a little girl visiting Phoenix (a much less populated city at the time). From the crafts to the history, the Heard Museum entertained even an 8 year old who really just wanted to play in the pool all day long. Fast forward a \"couple\" of years and I decided it was time to give this historical haven the grownup test. My friends, I was more than impressed. You know how sometimes you visit someplace as a kid and then you go back as an adult and everything seems smaller and just cheaper looking? Don't worry about this being the case with the Heard Museum. They have done a fabulous job of keeping the museum up-to-date, clean and full of great ways for all ages to learn about the Native American culture in Arizona. \n\nSome highlights include:\n\n1. Interactive. The Heard created great displays with information and an interactive game for children...or children at heart. \n\n2. Visual dessert for the eyes. They don't cheat you on historical artifact exhibits which shows that they have a nice group of donors who are eager to keep the museum alive and visually stimulating. \n\n3. Family-fun for everyone. I saw a brochure marketing family-fun days every Saturday in July. Activities include, interactive games, crafts, live performances, etc. \n\n4. AZ Resident Friendly. The admission price was $12 and I cringed a little, but then as if I was meant to get a little cultured that day, they told me that AZ residents receive free admission every second Sunday of the month. Not a bad way to take care of the residents melting in the heat! \n\n5. Cafe food you actually want to eat. To make the most of the day, I ate at the cafe and took advantage of the 85 degree weather while it still lasted. The food...was good. I had a warm turkey and brie sandwich on homemade cranberry bread with the corn pasta salad. Just writing that down made me hungry and want to go back for more. \n\nSo now that I've spread the good word on the Heard, it's time to check it out for yourself.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RxfFQxUtSIGYwTKU_rvAeg", "review_id": "NMPYfiJe3HRZ-NJrIdKE3A", "text": "We attended this month's third Friday N+U event (free) at the Heard and it was a blast! This month, it was Capoeira and African drumming/dancing with an open bar and margaritas/street tacos in the cafe. The event was entertaining, full of energy and my 3 year old and I danced for almost an hour. My margaritas certainly didn't hurt! I had a great time and I am really looking forward to September's event, jewelry and drinks!", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "r8xfTpifZ7gP5Cd5CSQaIQ", "review_id": "uH_HeezjgVqPJWX3tm3xUA", "text": "Was at the Heard for Robert Black Fashion Show, this month's N+U Third Friday event, an eclectic vintage show of sorts featuring local designers.  Great use of the large auditorium space and strong community turn-out.\n\nBrowsed the first floor collections, and stumbled upon a lovely glass/ceramic exhibit.  The Heard has renovated and grown impressively since the `90s and is presently much larger than I recall from childhood. Noticed a few family-friendly, interactive exhibits and still serves as a great authority on Southwestern culture.\n\nThe Museum has excellent outdoor space that could be well used for evening events.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nYzUbD84BATuZCGCxnXsbg", "review_id": "0ACSkaDuf0fDUnjzO50QZw", "text": "Love this place, in fact got married there in 1999.  It is one of the most extensive collections of Native American artifacts and history that I know of.  Goregeous galleries.  My one suggestion would be to offer maps of the museum, can get kind of confusing.  If you have very young ones I wouldn't take them, this is more in line of an art museum.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LqgGgWi3FLHBViX9tmZ9sw", "review_id": "_2yCJMTh00U9gBZLsy2JGA", "text": "My favorite....the room where you can learn more on the different indigenous groups in AZ. Really cool, to hear some words, some traditions and to have a chance to play (yes I do the kids activities when available and attractive!).\n\nBut if you are not much of a fan about old old art and culture...you may not enjoy it.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D4-0xGve18qMPnWQgMTbyQ", "review_id": "bwA-xrsVwXBiouxVWbq-jQ", "text": "If you are interested in Native American history and culture you need to visit.     I have been to the National Museum of Native Americans in Washington DC.      The Heard runs a close second in their exhibits.    You should put the Heard on your places to see when in Phoenix.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OUdHM_gKTfTQ-hHZHqczsA", "review_id": "sQTud4OOSp2VOEfvcrj8Jw", "text": "Exhibits spanned from the really old to contemporary works.  I really thought the exhibit upstairs relating to the boarding schools where children were taken from their families to \"civilize\" them was very moving.  The children enjoy the interactive exhibits where they can make and take craft projects.\n\nWe were lucky enough to see an Apache dance group and participated in the dance.  That was fun!", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nkF7xDv8v-HITsU8KvrjNA", "review_id": "iFx68BdVBZWyQIUSUQ82lQ", "text": "A colleague of mine who used to work in Phoenix recommended a visit to the Heard Museum and, wanting to indulge in a little bit of culture that wasn't an art museum per se, I knew I had to stop by.\n\nI've never been to a museum solely dedicated to Native American history; I've only seen small collections in art museums.  The Heard's collection is amazing:  everything from a thousand year old pottery to Navajo rugs to an exhibit introducing the visitor to each of Arizona's many tribes.  Many are interactive and include activities for kids.  I can see this being a great place to take children to.\n\nBeautiful building and wonderful collection.  I hope the Heard continues to do well and educate the public on Native American history.\n\nQuick side note:  Excellent little cafe, stop in for a bit to eat after exploring the museum.  Don't forget to pop your head into the gift shops, either.  Beautiful pieces, but really expensive!", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CQVYCo4OP_TbnZ3DFMi2Kw", "review_id": "W1Ow1W4gEQpLrQkKcKCCXQ", "text": "Recently I visited this phenomenal Native American Indian museum for the second time in my life on a cold and rainy afternoon.  I think many others had the same idea because the place was crawling with visitors on a Monday.  There is so much to see and learn about that an afternoon permits only a taste of things.  I think I could easily spend a few days in a row here.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q6gJ9P9TxqvIf-mFLYDPEg", "review_id": "ELq4T7auQEReZqLbA6zpVA", "text": "I have always been interested in native American art, history and culture. The museum is a nice size and can be walked in an afternoon. I bought a membership so that I can go a few more times. I was amazed by the diversity of artists and tribes represented at the museum. In one gallery, there was an exhibit by an Inuit artist. In another gallery, there was an exhibition by a Navajo metal smith and jewelry maker. There is a great blending of the ancient native world with the modern native culture. \n\nI was going to bypass the interactive displays for the children, but found as I walked them that they were meaningful for adults too. \n\nDon't miss the Kachina display or the very sad and moving installation about the native American schools where young people were taken to be \"civilized\".", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Di3SsySwjxHw9UfeJw_fxQ", "review_id": "lbtAD2JO-IFhwUaAwzC_Ig", "text": "Great collection.  Beautiful grounds.  Helpful docents (try and get on a walking tour it certainly adds to the experience).  I couldn't be happier with the Heard and the way they approach the subject of native SW cultures.  I am also happy how connected they are to the current cultures and issues facing native peoples of the SW.  It is not a large museum, and you can easily pound it out in 2-3 hours depending on your level of interest.  I also enjoy hanging out in their courtyard sipping a cool drink from the cafe.  \nHighly recommended if you are in the PHX area.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MIvCXHgE_vcKz7lYS5FPvg", "review_id": "sjvEIoRqs3PCY9rOJI3p5w", "text": "The BF and I went last weekend for the first time after hearing great things about it (and after buying a 2 for 1 Groupon a while back).  We were not disappointed.  My only regret is that we couldn't stay longer because there is so much to see.  I really enjoyed \"The Boarding School Experience\".  Very interesting...but very sad.  Can't wait to go back!", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ChiKFYHy3sk_PK0xXpGovw", "review_id": "vaBdUlK5qWFn9e2pL_iv7g", "text": "The Heard Museum is amazing.  \n\nI've only been here once, during one of their free attendance days.    Although there are some kid-oriented exhibits, teens and adults will get the most out of this museum.\n\nThe Kachina exhibit is wonderful.  All of the art is breath-taking.  The Indian school exhibit is heart-breaking.\n\nI highly recommend going to this museum at least once, especially if you live in AZ.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0WjhxboBfAJ08RrayT53Jg", "review_id": "CROYnfcGBXvxGVVcmnP1zA", "text": "Why is the the Heard museum putting up that tacky 8ft black aluminum fence around the museum? They are going to ruin the great historic charm of the museum. It is going to look like a prison in the middle of our nice historic neighborhoods. Please call Letitia Chambers President and CEO of the Heard Museum at 602-251-0227 to voice your opposition to the fence.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IVuTqZSQ-DHemW7gNazGNw", "review_id": "6jm-J9DeL2uRVghokZ9wUg", "text": "Excellent museum to explore native American culture. Very tastefully done and not so large that it can't be explored in an afternoon.   A bit pricey at $15 per adult", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "D4-0xGve18qMPnWQgMTbyQ", "review_id": "mMJOc6gL-1BZx42GzEioQw", "text": "Such a jewel here in Phoenix.    The Heard Museum has one of  the best Native American presentations.     It is well thought out and exhibits continue to change to wet your appetite for another visit.    It is a must visit whenever you are in Phoenix.   I highly recommend that you visit the Heard Museum.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4qciXq3RqNXXbSXqiBrQ-w", "review_id": "qI64aY3JoIUyxujdASPO_Q", "text": "Highly recommended if you are in the Phoenix area!\n\nI am going to visit again, the next time I am in town.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "VPXgY9lGJF3XC4ZpusxNuA", "review_id": "eMyjgt0D_EN5RFXE2J7T_g", "text": "This was by far the best collection of Native American art that I have ever seen.  Some of the exhibits had really unique items while others had stuff that I had seen before.  I really liked the fusion of art and history.  I learned a lot about the local Indian tribes, past and present.  Sometimes the galleries felt a little disjointed... I think that comes from the fact that most of the pieces were from a private collection that was donated rather than being cultivated and collected selectively as in most museums.\n\nOverall, it's not my favorite museum in the city.  But everyone who lives here should visit at least once.  I think it would be a great place to take out of town guests as well.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "qhooXf7Uh8NP3mX6YG3Drw", "review_id": "EsFU7XVRxebi_DIeJXgjEw", "text": "Just an amazing collection of Native American art and artifacts anywhere. The Heard Museum is a must visit if in the Phoenix area.\n\nYou can easily walk around here and explore all the exhibits and after a few hours still not have seen it all. So many different tribes are represented here. Baskets, bowls, artwork, clothing, dolls, ceremonial outfits, kachinas, and more from many tribes are on display.\n\nWhat is impressive is that most of the pieces on display are donated by private collectors. Senator Barry Goldwater's collection of about 400 kachinas were donated and on display among many others who gave to the museum. There are also free hourly tours by knowledgeable museum staff. There is even a children's area with hands on crafts, exhibits, and learning tools. \n\nThe layout of the museum is very open and thought provoking, the exhibits are displayed well, and the staff helpful. On site terrific cafe, gift/book store, and coffee shop too. Definitely a must to see if interested in Native American cultures, art, and history.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uvxM4Q5d8yKGf8VH37wr1Q", "review_id": "bRTTbPQZUAhCTC-O9cvSGQ", "text": "For an in depth knowledge of the cultures, the arts and anything related to Native American history, this place provides all that and more.\n\nIt's $15 for admission and $7.50 for students. And there is free parking on their parking lot. They also have a cafe, a book store, and and a museum store too.\n\nThey have 2 full floors of artifacts, rugs, clothing and a section devoted to learning every different type of tribe in the south-western region of the continental United States.\n\nYou can definitely spend a couple of hours here and be immersed on anything and everything related to Native American art and culture. There are a lot of \"hands on\" exhibits as well so you can learn stuff by touch it.\n\nDozens of paintings, head masks, a whole room devoted to doll collection and much much more can be found here. They also show the transition of how the Native Americans became \"civilized\" by forcing them into schools and acting properly in the general population.\n\nOther favorites include the rugs room where all the rugs were pretty much made by hand and they all looked pretty neat.\n\nThey have museum store as well where a lot of the stuff made by Native Americans can be sold here. Although most items are pretty expensive.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n32yzjvdtn4iIgUF2f4ubw", "review_id": "as_9zJjutbUdOkQ1ncyu1A", "text": "Thanksgiving meal.  My family ventured out and enjoyed a magnificent Thanksgiving meal. The museum created a wonderful menu that covered foods from the different territories of the Untied States Native American traditions.    Extremely rich and flavorful food, excellent service, reasonable price/person. There was Native American Music live to entertain the guests.  The museum and gift shop remained open and was a great way to walk off the delicious meal.   I plan on making this a tradition.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IqdFvfcjqZXuuomsyGyTsw", "review_id": "7BPN3rBKuCvMDvkbScKI2w", "text": "I had expected this place to be a rather small museum, but it is actually quite large and is packed with artifacts and pieces from Native American tribes.  During our visit, we took a tour given by a Navajo student.  He was very knowledgeable and definitely kept everyone's attention with the information that he provided.  With the amount of exhibits on display in this museum, you can easily spend two or three hours just taking in everything that is offered.  There is a wide range of items on display from dolls to paintings to glass work to clothing and jewelry.  Another cool thing is that this museum allows you to photograph anything that you want.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GoeN6MxXAusK9oYAaq1fbw", "review_id": "wYlTtGplsqe1nexPSa8EYA", "text": "Really extensive Native American Indian museum in Phoenix.  The cover all aspects of history, culture, and just about anything else.  Went here with my Australian friend because he was interested in it.  A lot of the material will be familiar for anyone who's grown up with it as part of history class, but even so, the exhibits are very well done and you'll learn a lot.  Definitely recommend the museum if you're in the area.  The student discount was also pretty sweet.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pt6zY0OxEGOg1XY7bOkL8A", "review_id": "fYTDwz2ABWuViwISMivM0g", "text": "This was a good experience for me.  I'm not a big museum guy but it was enjoyable.  I will say that it gets to be overload after a while.  I mean how many cradleboards can one look at and still feel the need to see more.  Beautiful blanket exhibits and the kachinas were interesting.  My only gripe was the poor coffee shop they had for a refreshment break. Seriously the worst coffee I've had in quite some time.  That aside, this was a great experience.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wRa5LDOUErvrW8UfqvlFUA", "review_id": "O3jsHRtN6cwaP9Y7rMqRjQ", "text": "Authentic Hopi piki bread sold here in the city of Phoenix... A must try for the adventurous foodie. As for Native Arts & Culture it is the next best place to be for art during the Heard Indian Art Market", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C2ifD_22XcSfUey3fcGlKg", "review_id": "GINKjJdy9xKk22BxcC1oUQ", "text": "Really informative Native American museum.\n\nThere's plenty of free parking here which was useful as we had a rental, but I did notice that there's a metro stop right outside which should make this a very accessible location.\n\nIt was average price-wise for museums these days so I don't knock it for that. When you fully explore every part of the museum I felt it was worthwhile.\n\nI don't profess to be an expert on Native American history (save Geronimo) so if your knowledge is a bit lacking in this area then this is the place to help fill in the gaps. It was definitely a lot of learning for one day but enjoyable and eye-opening at the same time.\n\nThe mock school area of how native americans were forced to integrate was probably the most fascinating part for me. As much as the fact that it was only a few decades ago that the school closed. You usually think of this in the Wild West over a hundred years ago.\n\nIt's a good half day to explore the museum at a fair clip and probably a full one if you stopped to inspect and read every exhibit.\n\nVery enjoyable.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qQBPEkrMCoQ4wSsofxBvDg", "review_id": "Lb8ttgGeRcRwtbdmTuc-1Q", "text": "Definitely loved coming here and learning about all the different Native American cultures. I would recommend taking the guided tour as I learned so much more than if I had wandered around by myself.\n\nThey have a nice shaded courtyard with a cafe and two shops", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sVs1Fi-oKH2PUgPIGncdvA", "review_id": "dm6Zfu58kU3U_Zxrj_EcKA", "text": "Great museum! A lot of info on native culture. If your visiting, this is a great place to visit and learn about the different tribes.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "thdVzCfKx-DV0zYWqId3pw", "review_id": "kUxvGqOb_orpZBFjux298Q", "text": "A great collection of native american artifacts that kept my attention for a couple of hours.  The museum looks very small from the outside, but it sure manages to open up and cram a lot into the space on both of its floors.  I highly recommend checking out the current Geronimo exhibit.  Thanks to Hollywood (which I should know better than to trust for an accurate portrayals of american indians), I always thought he was an apache hero.  Turns out most apache don't like him.\n\nOutside of a history text book, native american culture can be difficult to study.  It also doesn't help that most presentations of american indian history just make me feel guilty about what our government did to their ancestors decades and centuries before my family even immigrated to the country.  While the Herd Museum doesn't completely avoid this feeling, it does try its best not to shove it in your face.\n\nThe $15 dollar admission isn't too bad.  Free parking was an unexpected treat.  There are also discounts for seniors, children and students.  Native americans can get in for free, but I think I only remember seeing one native american (an employee) the entire time I was there.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p4SNP70HYUpK_wXhRpIcFQ", "review_id": "uU5Qvvd7PxwhPSRSj83xSA", "text": "A fantastic art museum occupying a network of beautiful, Spanish-style buildings, the Heard Museum enjoys a wide selection of Native American art, both traditional and contemporary. They feature an extensive Pueblo pottery collection, some very beautiful Navajo rugs, and a vast collection of Hopi kachinas. One of the contemporary exhibits is a glass sculpture that is created to mimic a traditional Southwestern fence made of ocotillo branches. The museum grounds are beautiful and rather extensive. In the courtyard, you can enjoy an excellent lunch at the museum's cafe while listening to the soothing sounds of the museum's main water feature. I do think that the Native American crafts on sale in the gift shop are a little overpriced, as I have seen similar items of the same high quality sold elsewhere for less. However, I would have no problem making a worthwhile purchase here, seeing that it would go to support a truly excellent art museum. The Heard Museum is a must-see.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "k2u1F6spBGhgk2JtAe97QA", "review_id": "sRL6hdd25SGTaBgNrbiX8Q", "text": "I can't believe I have driven past this museum a million and one times and never gone in. Just FYI its free on Sunday's in July. \n\nYou want to get out of the heat? You want to do something inexpensive with your family? You want your children to learn something about the culture of Native Americans? This is the place for you!\n\nI brought my son here Sunday before last and he had the best time! There is a ton of puzzles and hands on crafts. Stories and artwork to satisfy the most curious minds. The grounds and architecture are beautiful. I will definitely be back here with my son this summer! \n\nGood, clean, family fun!\n\nXo,\nReesie", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9qFnF4fojHe-8F2m3wdi_A", "review_id": "p5xjR_SmgfGjxOqBHqSzzw", "text": "Beautiful collection of Native American artifacts. New exhibit on Indian schools is heartbreaking. Gorgeous collection of Hopi pottery and katsina dolls. Very up to date on new tribal names, correct spellings/pronunciations, and current art/jewelry. Enter from the rear of the building - parking lot side. Needs better signage in courtyard and exterior areas.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MPNFtwa6OGZcMJoB6b90iQ", "review_id": "w6yj3hcWgIypvZxhhcmtLw", "text": "If you have a military ID you should come here because it is free for you +1 guest. This museum was a lot bigger than I expected. I actually didn't finish looking at all the exhibits before they close so next time I need to go earlier. There was lots of information about native america here from what they used to their jewelry. There was also a free tour which I took advantage of and you might as well because it gives great insight into their life and culture. I believe the girl who gave the tour was a cherokee indian who was attending college nearby. There were also interactive exhibits for little kids so if you had little kids this would work well for them.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "eatsTYGR2CNM-Huxgm_TVw", "review_id": "1z9J5z61j4hBMQ_tY7n5WQ", "text": "The Heard Museum has a unique menagerie of ancestral and contemporary Native American and Southwestern items in an approachable and interactive atmosphere. Most of my visits have been one of the seemingly innumerable museum sponsored events hosted for local artists or Southwestern festivals. I definitely recommend checking out the market festivals as they always draw interesting and unique local artists and products. As with any museum, the showcase exhibit changes every few months, it's currently themed Native Warriors, in homage to the Navajo Code Talkers. I've been fortunate enough to meet and talk at length to one of the surviving Code Talkers several years ago while helping build a veteran's center in Tuba City, so I'm very much looking forward to the exhibit.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eWZ4aKOULfOwZ6iWWCYW0g", "review_id": "oyunlBn4VrLnS5MQbj1B_w", "text": "Beautiful place and beautiful grounds.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 17, "cool": 15}, "user_id": "1BW2HC851fJKPfJeQxjkTA", "review_id": "jA8PcY1ABHeCGydhbkjnxA", "text": "The Heard Museum is probably one of the best we have ever been in!\n\nThe history of the indigenous First Nation people in North America is both sad and very compelling.  And, the collection the Heard family has assembled and the museum has added to is incredible.  Yet, it's the little exhibits that move me the most.  I am still brought to tears whenever at the end of touring, I come to the hand crafted dolls of the US Marine WWII Navajo code talkers raising the American flag (See photos).\n\nOn our most recent trip here, we enjoyed the Barry Goldwater Bolo Tie exhibit, and  listening to the tour guide of First Nation peoples in Arizona.\n\nBTW, the best deal is becoming a Member of the Heard by showing your AAA card.  It's a small discount but you get their magazine and newsletter.\n\nEnjoy!", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "F1QFJa7GLu9ydXYFU2q4kw", "review_id": "A4ZifUdA77g2XaroIlFe6A", "text": "typically i'm not a huge fan of artifact and cultural exhibits.  However, the Heard experience was beyond expectations.   The 7.50 student price was reasonable and we were instantly put on a walking tour around the museum. The guides were excellent and the museum is quite historic.   \n\nThe contemporary art pieces are not quite art museum worthy.  However the katina doll collection was awesome.  They have Barry Goldwater's personal collection of Katina dolls on display !    I highly suggest using the guided tours,  because some of the exhibits are difficult to process.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gDXgcGKsS4ZTneej8-ACqQ", "review_id": "oTkXwkucsv36i156VWecPA", "text": "i am a huge museum, history, local culture places.\nbut i've never been able to justify the cost of going to the heard.\nas i get older i realize that some costs simply have to occur.\nso we bought family membership there and spent a very pleasant 3 hours seeing 1/2 of it.\n\n1. do all the tours if you can stand ok.\n2. look for other activities, we watched hoop dancing.\n3. plan on about 8 hours to see it all.\n4. i have bad knees, bring my own stool, but there was plenty of sitting places.\n\ni would have liked to learned more about the religious aspects of the katsinas.\n\nscheduling another weekend in phoenix, watching the heard activities to catch something special, then see the scottsdale branch.\n\nsome costs are unavoidable, just do it.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eCHl0WGwkx6ENkHsiMYosw", "review_id": "1JcjSnlz82zi26HcxQqPsA", "text": "I'm a history buff, and since I live in Albuquerque in the middle of pueblo country, I know a lot about Indian history and culture, but I'm always open to learning more.  So yesterday I braved the Metro from Mesa and went to the Heard Museum, and I'm glad I did.  It is a beautiful facility and the exhibits are well-done with lots of explanations and information.\n\nTwo or three gripes:  first, the docents (female) who were giving tours on Monday, 2/25/13, couldn't speak loud enough for the group to hear.  They need to provide some sort of microphone system for the docents to speak to their tours; they are available.  The first docent who, I discovered later, is new and still in training, had a problem with her speed.  She would start explaining about a particular room or exhibit before the entire group was within hearing distance--and about the time the last people came near enough to hear her, she was off to the next exhibit.  \n\nPhotography is allowed in the museum; however, some of the exhibits and explanatory walls are covered with a reflective glass or plex which reflects the light from behind, making photography difficult.\n\nThe prices in the sit-down restaurant are very very very expensive - They are quite appropriate for a dinner, but for a lunch at a venue which is pricey to enter in the first place, an overpriced sandwich isn't appropriate.  Even the hot dog combo in the cantina was $7!  Why does every facility of this type add to the cost of the enjoyment of the place by offering overpriced food?\n\nThe building and grounds are gorgeous, and quite an oasis in the middle of a busy city.  Getting there is a breeze on the Metro, with the stop just across the street.  \n\nI enjoyed my day at Heard, but I probably won't be back.  An attraction like this is usually a one-time thing for me.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Zd9W-pPwQt849Yue7MChIA", "review_id": "MIMFZjNwCj1tQxmQgxiokw", "text": "The Heard Museum in Phoenix seems behind the times in the presentation of its exhibits plus the exhibits provide minimal information. I was there during the native american Fair and that was quite good, except for the food vendors.\nThe exhibit on chocolate and chili was confusing and I could not follow what the exhibit was trying to show.  The other special exhibits also provided little information; the one showing all the native american tribes in Arizona was not informative because by including all the tribes too little space was given to each one. The best exhibit was of the Indian Boarding School Project.\nIn the crush and lack of signage, we completely missed the new native American War Memorial.\nLater, when we got a chance to read the Fair booklet given museum visitors, in that we found more information on the exhibits and artists, but it was too late. The regular museum booklet wasn't helpful.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Yrqm-hSaaCRhMrC10bWWXQ", "review_id": "veATKvX2ZzbQG7EBenK5kg", "text": "It was kind of a serendipitous thing I managed to get around to seeing this museum.\n\nFirst of all, I have a class in regards to this topic and I have always believed that doing interactive stuff like this is WAY better than getting edumacated from a book.\n\nSecondly, a wonderful member of the CS community spotted us for the entrance fee. Thanks Danny! \n\nI am so glad that I went. I love museums, and admittedly have always been interested in Native American history and art.\n\nI think that my favorite part was that 30 foot glass and clay art fence right near the entrance. It was stunning and I think I stared at it like I was in a stoned out trance for a while lol.\n\nI think the story behind it is very cool as well. It starts out brown, to symbolize the fact that we are dead and below the earth. Later on it moves into more earthy orangey colors to symbolize that we are on the earth. Then it moves into mostly blue glass which symbolizes the spirit world.\n\nI also thought the ginormous collection of Katsina dolls were pretty amazing.\n\nMy buddies and I also spent a lot of time in the room with the giant mural. There is a description of each section of the mural that you can read.\n\nThe tour was really informative and I enjoyed that as well. I came away from it with a new respect for the culture that white people systematically tried to wipe out. \n\nWhat I took away from all this was uhhh white people suck? I kid I kid, I think the most interesting thing that I learned was the ceremonial things the Apaches did when a girl starts menstruating.\n\nI was blown away by the idea of men having so much respect for women, even seeing them as sacred! I was standing there thinking huh just about every other man could learn a thing or two from this. \n\nThe tour guide told us to support the museum, we should buy something from the gift shop. He didn't have to twist my arm. \n\nWe don't have anything quite like this where I am from but Detroit has a museum or two of it's own that hold a bit of clout if I say so myself. :)", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "12XAR0uLWrDv726mSKhQhg", "review_id": "FUfFwDpEcGu5MgrmZIVFCQ", "text": "Loved the exhibits and the tour. The Katsina exhibits were awesome. But, the museum shop is just not affordable - was disappointed to see I couldn't get any souvenir.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VxA4JFoioSXR1-2uzaR9sQ", "review_id": "mkJ4mHEzAVQSFtGuOYDPdw", "text": "A wonderful place to visit when you are in Phoenix!! Going once will not do justice! I'm from NY and it was my first time in Phoenix, so I definitely made sure I went to hear what the buzz in town was all about.\n\nThe museum is free on Wednesdays! I ended up going on a Tuesday, so I just paid the full price admission of $16. I figured, hey...why not! I'm not going to be here again for awhile.\n\nI learned so much about the lifestyle of all the different Native American reservations in Arizona and across the US. From the Navajo to the Hopi tribes, the pottery they make to the garments they wore, the Heard Museum was a mind-blasting educational experience! There was definitely too much information for me to absorb in one day, which is why I would go back again if I were ever in Phoenix.\n\nThe gift shop is pricey! I wanted to buy a souvenir, perhaps a piece of unique jewelry, but all the ones that caught my eye were in the $200+ range. Regardless, the knowledge I gained walking out of the museum was priceless!\n\nThe most disturbing moment for me was learning about how these Native Americans were pushed out of their lands and forced to live as \"civilized\" beings. This particular exhibit is located on their 2nd floor and did a great job in making me feel uncomfortable. \n\nThey endured torture and were forced to lose their long hair, their traditional clothing, their identity...denied the right to be who they are. Sound familiar? Sound like the racism slaves endured in the South? Well, nothing I read or hear will ever allow me to fully understand what these individuals dealt with, and probably still deal with, but knowing and understanding that this exists only makes me love the strength of the Native Americans.\n\nAll I can learn are what the pages of textbooks taught us in history class, but now that I am out of school, a museum has a way of retelling stories of the past on a whole other level. \n\nThe best part was connecting the dots about Arizona. I went to the Grand Canyon prior to my excursion in Phoenix, and I realized that a lot of the different locations in the Grand Canyon are named after these Native American tribes. \n\nI love me some education! ;)", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hn_DclKLzdxABRGGAuqKgg", "review_id": "UpvG-BoYNxgvjC8oTB_4aA", "text": "This is a very interesting, very informative museum. The architecture of the building is beautiful and simply adds to the extensive, well displayed exhibits. I was a little disappointed that a good amount of the art on display is modern (made in the last 4 decades or so), and that there were only a few exhibits with art from several hundred years ago (the rest of the exhibits are from the 19th century), but this is minor.\n\nI definitely recommend stopping by at least once to visit. I can see myself coming back again.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6NuTbiFBEKKMkBCL5Aj3pw", "review_id": "hfH8Byrwzw-kwxwp4nD2Qw", "text": "A museum about the indigenous people of North America, or Native Americans. This place is very well put together, there are people that are able to answer your questions. Their knowledge is vast about Native Americans. I would definitely revisit this place over and over again.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-DRza4wuHHWfQx5HcG6qaw", "review_id": "RxIb4oS7Sc5PrESpuamvZA", "text": "Interesting art museum with some good stuff by native Americans and others. Although the focus is on art and culture of the southwest, there are small displays from other  parts of the world. We have been there before but what drew us back is a Georgia O'Keeffe exhibit related to her landscape and katsina doll work. Unfortunately that is not her best work though it was still interesting. There is always something new. We will never be regular visitors but it is worth going at least once a year. The cafe adds to the experience. The gift shop and the book shop are pretty good too.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oXBahXJCXUEATm5IVexw8A", "review_id": "B7sO950cLV6RQ7dmJUmNTA", "text": "Enjoyed a little local culture yesterday with a friend of mine.  \n\nSometimes I forget that we actually have some great history here in the Southwest.  It was awesome just soaking it all in! \n\nTons of amazing dolls and hand-crafted jewelry caught my eye first.  Lots of beautifully executed baskets and clothing on display, among clay pots with intricate carvings and/or painting.  \n\nPresently, there is a Georgia O'Keefe exhibit featuring some of her lesser known works with a more Southwestern flare.  It was refreshing to see something other than the flowers she's so popularly known for.  They have a 12 minute video about her, too which gave some insight into her almost 100 year life. \n\nI highly recommend going to the Heard Museum to get your culture fix.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NI-gF6HvQI-epqJUyCZQSw", "review_id": "o853Z0_A2PFOpkJN9950-w", "text": "I'm a young woman that has to carry a small, paper thin bag that I have to carry on my back. There are numerous other women with purses significantly larger than my bag all around me. Nonetheless, one of the museum employees comes up to me and tells me backpacks aren't allowed in the museum and calls me \"sir.\" I understand the need to do so, but tell the people with these large purses to lock them up, too! The \"sir\" didn't really help, either. After my required visit for class, I won't be back. This is not a good first impression to make.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B8cYcBWW9bkEJKR46Jou7g", "review_id": "65eg43YGp573QYp9eTwwKQ", "text": "This is a very interesting museum, as they've currently got an exhibit on American Indian Boarding Schools.  Not sure if I'm a huge fan of the whole Indian Art thing, but the schools thing was extremely educational, definitely recommend seeing that!", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EA5JiRv7RocRiKFTaCUHCw", "review_id": "07tIAoK3ArFqOF4vFJYmHw", "text": "Fantastic museum. The Indian exhibits are expansive and usually heart wrenching. It is worth going on one of the free guided tours (they run frequently). My guide was very knowledgeable and provided much insight to all exhibits, including the temporary Georgia O'Keefe. The main entrance area is a nice place to lounge outside and have a picnic or something. The staff is very nice and friendly. Parking was easy.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "E6H-hJiPwfU5lgP9bFo2Jg", "review_id": "yBHx2Y2giq3w3Aeu0r77MA", "text": "I'm not sure how many times I've been here, but it's a lot.\nI've always had an interest and an appreciation for history. Being a Phoenix native I've been curious about the area's history.  I have two boys (12 and 9) who also like going here there's plenty to keep a child interested especially if you take the time to explain the exhibits in their terms.\n\nHeard never fails to satisfy my history itch.  There are a number of permanent exhibits and they change things up a bit every so often to give you a good reason to return. Visit their website to see what's going on.  I don't know how many artifacts and pieces of Native American and Southwest art they have in their collection, but it's certainly in the thousands.  As you stroll through the museum to see the displays and read a bit about the history you can't help but put yourself in the time period and imagine what life must have been like.\n\nIf you're visiting the Phoenix area from a location that doesn't have something like the Heard and you want to go home with some knowledge of Native American and Southwest art I highly recommend a visit to Heard.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yXa1HFUJ3BtSqkDwTHdAUQ", "review_id": "-UNvLnCashHn1gUYyhPydw", "text": "Love this place went for the second time yesterday for the Indian Fair & Market. Everything is way out of my price range but its still enjoyable to admire the art.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "clmbWh5jkEnd8tZQ6VI06Q", "review_id": "zuAqDv1FzhFNPI_Q1vOY6Q", "text": "If you're new to the area, visiting from out of town, or even a native, you need to check this place out.  I have gone twice and have left extremely impressed both times.  The atmosphere is so amazing.  Right away, just walking through the courtyard to the main entrance, there's so much beauty to take in.  You'll walk past the courtyard cafe, cantina, bookstore, and gift shop on the way to the main entrance.  Both times I've gone, I did the museum first and then the shops and cafe afterwards.  \n\nThe entire museum is somewhat of a maze and, if you're not on a guided tour, can be pretty confusing to navigate.  We didn't have a tour guide either time -- they're free and on a regular schedule, but we preferred to wander at our own pace.  The first floor is very large and divided up into sections.  There's a lot of baskets, pottery, and katsina dolls to check out, and some really interesting native american history to take in.  I learned a lot about the local and native history.  The first floor (to me) gets boring kind of quickly.  A lot of the collections are not as old or historic as I had expected.  It seems like the younger visitors enjoyed the first level more than I did.\n\nThe most impressive part of the museum for me was the 2nd level.  I was in complete awe of the Indian Boarding School exhibit.  I learned SO much about the Indian Schools that I had never even heard of before.  I really wish they would have taught us about this experience when I was in school.  It was AMAZING.  \n\nOverall, the museum experience was very good.  We learned a lot and really enjoyed the history, art, and culture.  The only thing I don't like about the museum is navigating through it.  They do give you maps and offer guided tours, but it's fairly difficult to navigate if you don't know where you're going.  I don't like to look at maps, I prefer to wander.  Different areas are not very clearly marked.  You'll see a door in a hallway and wonder what it leads to, then walk through and realize you're entering a completely different part of the museum.  It's kind of hard to explain, but I wish the areas were more clearly marked.  It's not really big enough to get lost in, but we definitely had several occurrences where we weren't really sure where we were or where we were headed.\n\nThe 2nd time I visited, we decided to have lunch at the cafe and we were really impressed.  The service was great and the prices were MUCH more reasonable than we had expected.  We figured it would be pricey, but it was not.  I had the smoked salmon quesadilla and it was outstanding.  \n\nThe museum shop is pretty typical from what I've experienced at other museums -- a few knick-knacks that are in my price range, surrounded by ridiculously high priced pieces of art/pottery/dolls/rugs.  It's REALLY neat to look at but I couldn't imagine buying anything other than a magnet or a coffee mug.  Some of the pieces are thousands of dollars, but it's awesome to just look and admire.\n\nOverall, always a great experience, easy to find (there's a light rail stop right out front), and it's also very close to other touristy places if you're visiting and want to experience Phoenix.  I highly recommend this place.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XPjjYupzxaikVUPoCAmcGA", "review_id": "psuTdP6jJCH2P2bcrylXwQ", "text": "I had a great time at this museum. I normally go through museums pretty quickly, and this place took me about two hours. \n\nThey have a huge collection of local Native American tribal artifacts and some interesting diorama type things (a life sized model of an oven for baking bread, a couple examples of traditional housing etc). Also a few rotating collections. I saw an exhibit about foods/products indigenous to the Americas (chocolate, cochineal, etc) and an exhibit about the boarding schools/ assimilation. \n\nThere is also a small collection of other tribal artifacts from elsewhere in the world. These don't make sense- they should loan to other museums and expand their interactive exhibits.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zU5NcD0VC9orDsznksXGfg", "review_id": "kX3icKSMH4gbUv0nNrz_Eg", "text": "If you want to learn about Native American art and history, this is a good place to do it at.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c0sOEf3zhQch4JqeSIRzrw", "review_id": "YUt7o_xjj2A_rBz_HD4ViA", "text": "There is a ton of stuff here for kids to interact and play with. Sadly, the LEGO exhibit isn't open yet. Also, I don't have any kids! Still, tons of great art and history here if you're into this subject matter. I would probably choose some other attraction if I had the choice.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ki71iAFTxsPPQfX430c99Q", "review_id": "CHTTIj3HgvAZQS98hKIqJg", "text": "First Native American museum I have been to. It was interesting to learn more about the Native Americans' history as I have only seen sections dedicated to their culture at NYC museums.", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XFtR4CccaDyfvVs-ST41tw", "review_id": "1V5UmbY3KbJuYGnbhT88NQ", "text": "Pro:  Absolutely beautiful collection.  A great mix of ancient through modern items.  I especially enjoyed the kachina dolls.  Con:  it cost my family $84 admission (my husband paid before I noticed the price and could say \"NO!!!\").  $15 for a ten year old?  Exorbitant!", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "m4jQ8mdN5tnt4ENgzHwMrw", "review_id": "esOmGzBe5fpooT9rVPM70w", "text": "I think any opportunity to learn more about the Native American story is a great opportunity that should be taken advantage of.  \n\nIn terms of content, you will definitely be able to walk away with a better understanding of Native American history, culture, different ethnic groups/tribes, migration, and education.  I appreciated the level of detail, references, and artifacts throughout the museum.  The museum has a wealth of info...both historical and contemporary.  However, all tribes arent represented equally throughout the museum, which is cool but it will be helpful to understand why.\n\nThere are also several interactive games throughout the museum to engage in.  \n\nIn terms of layout, I thought the museum did not have a good flow or at least it was a little difficult to understand the flow.  While touring the museum, I often wondered \"where do I go next\" or \"what's the premise of this section\".\n\nBut that shouldn't stop you from visiting this great facility.\n\nThey have free admission on Sundays in July which will get you into every part of the museum except for the Lego exhibit.\n\nCheck it out!", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GtmGd8u4UZANsj3Wqk1kEw", "review_id": "sxzOc08LG6l2dxGhWzURhw", "text": "Good for only one visit.  Very overpriced", "business_id": "SG_gEmEXL4ID6RAEinC5Bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "vEaMH8vpwcto5udKzv7qzg", "text": "The Herberger is a toss up as a facility.  Yes, it's not like the old art deco palaces like Orpheum or the Pantages in LA, but that's ok.  I like the exterior design, the atrium and the decor of the place, but they really need a larger lobby and the way the ticket booth is set-up in a cul-de sac of sorts makes getting around the cramped lobby difficult.  Add to that some kind of craft fair vendor thing and the way people were crowded over in the bar set up in a hallway (?).  Not impressed with the set up of the lobby.  \n\nRestrooms?  Small as well...not nearly the number of stalls/urinals they should have for an 800 seat theater. \n\nThe inside of the theater is very faux-traditional with the balconies and such and cozy, comfortable red plush seats and even the from the farthest of seats you have a decent view.  Not sure if it was just the production I saw, but there were no curtains, so come curtain call, the audience was confused as to whether it was over.", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "b60JsTGYbVqUGYbI81aOsw", "review_id": "WMjVWlFmSQpKSlmt5VfaFA", "text": "I'm in agreement with most of Stevey P's review.  The lobby sales were akward and it was unclear about how it related to the theater.  I liked the stage and the set for the production I saw was amazing.  The direction was also very good and the small cast was used very creatively.  I enjoyed the faux-golden age of theater feel.  It was true to Phoenix architecture:  a soutwestern reprise of high cultures from european civilizations (Have a look at Gammage auditorium if you don't believe that there is a trend emerging in the Valley)\nI thought the acting was a little jilted in the production I saw... and I don't think it was due strictly to the British-affect the actors adopted.", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 2, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "pIm17SVRo8IdhGoBD4qbnA", "review_id": "0CORMwDoqx1GoAMxsjg21g", "text": "I'm just a regular joe, and am probably not qualified to review a theater... so let's do this!\n\nParking was very convenient, as I chose the lot across the street.  Stairwells didn't smell like urine, so it already beats out the Greyhound bus terminal parking garage in Riverside CA for ambiance.\n\nOn our way to will call, my daughter and I had an intellectual conversation about the pronunciation of Herberger.   Was is 'her-burger' or was it 'her-ber-ger'?  Curse you, Hooked On Phonics!\n\nMy tickets were delivered posthaste.  The atrium seemed fancy until I beheld the swap meet tables functioning as the focal point.  But I'ze white trash, so I purchased one of them there comedy/drama mask necklace charms.\n\nI liked the bar set in the hallway.  I waited less than a minute both times I frequented it.  Oh, how very cosmopolitan I felt with my hand crafted soda.  You might want to skip the cookies though... a little doughy for this dough-boy.  Yeah, I know they don't have goat's milk, but you can bring your own... in a flask... concealed.\n\nBTW, they will only let you bring bottled water into the auditorium... and if you plan on eating and hard candy during the performance, then you best unwrap it before the drama commences, or risk a public cane-ing... because there were many spectators with walking sticks.  I'm enamored with the look, and plan on being a man about town when I order my new shillelagh.\n\nThe men's room stalls had ample room... a place where a man of stature can put some distance between his knees.  Actually, I only had to go number one.  Jealous?!?\n\nThe theater was very intimate.  I don't think there was a bad seat in the house.  I did feel a little cramped, as my knees touched the back of the seat in front of me.  How I longed for the legroom of the stall.  But I'm a big guy.  The seats were comfortably padded.\n\nBig Bonus: my shoes didn't stick to the floor.\n\nI thought the acoustics were great, as I didn't miss more than a few words.\n\nMy 15 year old daughter enjoyed it enough to come back, so I am looking forward to attending April's presentation of Mockingbird.\n\nThank you her-burger for a delightful venue.", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Xf8KJauIFa6t7rf2mOCSHg", "review_id": "LR35YTR6o9twLRJzjk38qw", "text": "Over the years I have been to the Herberger for many performances. I have enjoyed each and every one, with Othello being my favorite.  The outside plaza has a variety of sculptures in dance poses.  The lobby is nice with a glass front and \"grand\" staircase.  I haven't used the ticket booth so I can't speak about those concerns.\n\nThere are actually two performance rooms, but every show I have seen has been in the 800 seat theatre.  I haven't always been able to get center seats so I've discovered that there are good seats throughout the house.  The balcony area is roomy and comfortable as well.\n\nThe performances that I have seen have been first-rate from sets, to costumes, dances, sound and acting.  It's a wonderful venue to see wonderful performances.", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "V0y4fqp-4pSRfsz0FmsjPA", "review_id": "vC6lL27otixzF2OlUTrmbw", "text": "I thought I was in a bad dream last night, my sitter was late like I missed the first part kinda late. I was steaming mad grrrr when I got to the Box office it was already closed of course, because who would actually be that late for a show! After peeping thru the doors we were directed to the head honcho, he politely gave us our tickets and instead of us interrupting the people already seated he decided to put us in some empty balcony seats on the lower level. It was great! I never made it upstairs and mind you I was late but from what I saw and the staff being so helpful when I thought the night was totally ruined they get 5 star's from me!", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "gaV_QBSyWgwlXiJT3JM5_w", "text": "Hello, let me introduce you to a classy little theater in downtown Phoenix. \n\n+Easy to find. You can snag free parking on the street, if you're lucky (assuming this show is after 5 p.m. on a weekday). \n\n+Not a bad seat in the house. \n\n+Super nice staff and seating attendants. \n\n+Clean restrooms.\n\n+Full schedule with plenty of shows.\n\n- I felt like I was at a Nursing Home Annex. The audience may be a bit skewed toward the older generation, but it could have been the show I saw. \n\n- Not alot to see or look at while you wait for intermission to end. (So make sure you go with somebody you can chat with!)\n\n- There was cookies and cider at the bar, but I had no idea if I had to pay or not. (And, let's face it, I would have looked like a tool going up there to ask. El cheapo!)\n\nKym S graciously invited me to see Enchanted April here. And the play was marvelous! So kudos goes to Herberger for hosting such a delightful play. I would most definitely recommend this place, so check their schedule for upcoming shows. \n\nAnd thanks Kym for the invite! I had such a great time!", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 17, "useful": 19, "cool": 19}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "7ptI3mbzmfmDSOcOu0GGrw", "text": "My only dissappointment (actually there is one more and it has to do with cold balls...proceed with caution) with the Herberger was I thought it was called the Hamburger Theatre and was looking forward to a meaty snack. But alas. It is the Herberger. Not the Himberger. Or the Itsmyberger. The Herberger. Rickie was an \"esteemed and prestigious\" judge at the Miss Black Arizona Pagaent. A pagaent, mind you, that lasted SIX hours. So I was a frequent customer at the bar. And the restroom. So I can attest to good bar service. One time as I grabbed a cookie from the bar, he politely told me they were $1.50. Oops. Color me red. I had started out in the VIP lounge where everything was complimentery. Including the ice cold meatballs. But I digress. The restrooms. Clean. Really, really clean. The box office staff was friendly and helped find the right person who had my ticket. Rickie had already been seated. You know, as the \"esteemed and prestigious judge\". I was basically road kill at this point. Finally got my balcony seat and had a great view of the pagaent and could see Rickie writing and watch him texting me. Now back to the VIP Lounge. No bar set up. Which equals no adult beverages. Kinda sucked. And the food was COLD. I met the craziest pagaent moms. One lady, in fun, even told me to \"talk to the hand\". I kid you not. Oh. Parking you ask?  Across the street. I think we spent five bucks. I would most definitely return to the Herberger. I will remember to bring my own cookies and to ask how long the show will be. The art scattered about was enjoyable and the theatre itself was quite beautiful. Hopefully sometime soon the Pet Shop Boys will perform here. That's all I have...", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "fev0iI-XDrteD4SYRKjiUw", "review_id": "OhhASwKBa_qDlRLhFKUC4Q", "text": "This place reminds me of the Pantages in Seattle.  A cute little performing arts theatre with a balcony and some red seats.  It's nice inside and the acoustics are quite good.  You can't really beat the location or the nice staff that runs the place.\n\nMy problems are many though.  The naked statues outside are a bit unsettling - especially the child.  The seats are too close together; my knees were wedged against the seat back all night.  The WonderWoman logos that wrap the inside of the theatre are a bit weird.  They won't let you use the exit doors near the bottom in the middle of the show so you have to walk past everyone and disrupt 3 times as many people.\n\nI think that's about it.  It's a decent place.  I'd probably go back if they ever hosted a show I wanted to see.  Maybe some day I'll live in a city that actually has culture...and maybe that will be because of the Herberger.", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "s8fJCSltyub39Q1dqzjb6g", "review_id": "spkznTs9-0rWVWBhbG9u3w", "text": "Let's start with positives... \n- Large and open entrance (way better than Gammage, which is a never ending hallway) \n- Intimate stage/seating \n- Helpful/sweet/attentive staff \n- Bathrooms - they were clean, well lit, well decorated, and smelled good :} \n\nNegatives... \n- Naked statues in front of the theater - don't get me wrong, I'm all about art being an expression of beauty and the human body being beautiful, but I also appreciate artistic traits: class, taste and reverence...none of which were present in front of this theater. \n- Concessions, a dumpy little espresso kiosk? LAME... \n\nI'd like to come and see another show here to give the theater another shot, because honestly, the show I saw (which I refuse to name/advertise) was poorly written, boring and the acting was the worst I have seen in a very long time...", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "weYT-xJwz8o7mLNWIhD6HA", "review_id": "Py48k5nepTrNF5kiXNNXfQ", "text": "Saw opening night of [title of show] here, and although I loved the show, the theater was simply OK.  \n\nHave to agree with previous comments that the statues in front of the theater are a bit odd.  I get that they're trying to be artsy, but sometimes it's not art, it's just weird.\n\nWe happened to get front row seats, which was quite amazing because we saw all the expressions of the actors & I almost felt like I was part of the show being that close, but at the same time my neck was hurting a bit from having to look UP most of the show.  Still, would take front row seats anytime to get to see the detailed expressions, etc.\n\nThe seats were cramped.  I felt lucky to not have a row in front of me as I would have felt a bit claustrophobic.\n\nOverall, I had a good night out doing something different and seeing a great (& unique) show, and if I got free tickets to another show here I wouldn't turn them down.", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W_QXYA7A0IhMrvbckz7eVg", "review_id": "WgoRmd8oFIpiUXGSFr5fQQ", "text": "The Herberger Theatre is a cute and very intimate setting to catch a show.  It feels very old world inside with the semi art deco inspired decor and the red velvet seating.  That being said, everything is in old world proportions.  I'm talking like Fenway Park seating.  All the seats are extremely narrow and close together.  I guess that's what makes it so intimate!  The acoustics in here are quite good so it was very enjoyable to hear a show.  The staff was all friendly and helpful, so that's always nice.  My main drawback, and this one is big for me, is the yucky naked statues out front.  Now, I'm not a prude or anything, and I appreciate art.  The Statue of David is nude but it is incredible well done and quite beautiful, even with the peen hangin out in all it's glory.  Unfortunately, the statues out front are not beautiful and were shoddily made.  I feel especially uncomfortable walking past the child one.  Ewwww...  Anyway, I like the theatre and I would like to see a good quality show come through here so I can go again.", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LqgGgWi3FLHBViX9tmZ9sw", "review_id": "azAAtujFcVcvSIa5WF-43g", "text": "For being a small place, it is great for some plays, as the space get's to be more intimate. No need to worry and fight for a good seat, you'll get to see the show where ever you are. \n\nPlace is new and has many things going on, so if you have time, enjoy!. The other plus, that you can take the light rail to get there. \n\nPersonally, I don't go to have a drink to a theater or a coffee, so I can't say much of their little bar.", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LP8JFPcEtA0ti8g_BRBX4w", "review_id": "TvFj3_J7xXzVNG5kEGnRaQ", "text": "I saw \"The Glass Menagerie\" at Herberger Theater last night (3/27) and not only was the play great but the Herberger staff made the entire experience memorable. As a first-timer I appreciated the attention and thoughtful each theater-goer received. I'll definitely be back for \"The Second City Does Arizona, Or Close, But No Saguaro.\"", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "eBwBjylS66qPcHs2_ajLag", "review_id": "dxUZgk29Z3RgfifXguLX1A", "text": "Wow!  You guys (the earlier reviewers) are prudes!  Naked statues shouldn't even get a mention.  This is a theater, not a Mormon temple.\n\nThe seating here was great.  Such a small theater that every seat is great.  (I was in Stage West i believe.)  The acoustics were great and the concessions were fine.  Not excessively priced, but still concessions priced.\n\nReally?  Naked people get you guys that weirded out?!", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r8xfTpifZ7gP5Cd5CSQaIQ", "review_id": "vC_CywhIM44s4kPx-7UqvA", "text": "Was at grand re-opening of Herberger, featuring mini-performances from performing arts organizations including Phoenix Boys Choir, Phoenix Opera, AZ Opera, Scottsdale School of Ballet, Epik Dance, Valley Youth Theatre.\n\nKudos on the renovation - new entrances grants accessibility from 2nd Street, while maintaining 3rd Street and Monroe accessibility.\n\nIn general, the Herberger is well-designed as an overall theatre destination. Both main stages, Central Stage and Stage West, maintain an intimate feel - every seat in the house is worth having.  The bar counter opens to ample outdoor patio seating, which overlooks the central courtyard. \n\nBeautiful 2nd-floor open-air loft space above the central rotunda and cozy lounge in the west wing with balcony overlooking the central courtyard. Both spaces were used to showcase local artists this weekend, the lounge seems esp. perfect for event space.", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "upssaszVG_egJVRKBU5Dzg", "review_id": "A-_F5GVVSA5Yu8FBIa568g", "text": "Giving this theater 4 stars because my first and only experience here was a good one, although a couple things can be improved upon.\n\nFirst, I went last night with a friend to see \"In the Next Room, the Vibrator Play.\" As you may know or can tell, very adult oriented play. The majority of the laughs were in the first half of the play, but as a whole very amusing, entertaining, great performances and solid writing. It made for a fun start to our Saturday night.\n\nLike most theaters, symphony halls, performance centers, etc., they serve coffee, beer, wine and a few select liquors, which must be consumed before entering the actual theater. Likewise, I love the fact that one can purchase drinks (wine for us) for the intermission and the drinks will be poured and waiting for you without standing in line again. Bonus, considering the intermission may be your only opportunity for a restroom break.\n\nThe chairs are very comfortable within the theater and there really is not a bad seat in the house, considering it is a very small theater. I have two complaints, though, which are totally fixable in which case I would easily rank this theater 5 stars...\n\n1) The temperature was very pleasant outside, between say 60 and 65 degrees. Inside, however, we were sweating. It wasn't a dripping sweat but if you choose to \"dress up\" to go to the theater, you might be uncomfortable, as we were.\n\n2) My second complaint is about the website and the frustration in navigating around to find seating charts that don't suck. Right now it's a crappy, what they consider, 3D seating chart that when clicked on will show you the available seats. The problem is, it doesn't work very well. It's just not clear. It's sad when you google seating charts for the theater and ticket brokers have a better seating diagram than the theater itself. So do yourself a favor and do what I did, find a good seating chart and call the box office. It's quicker and you know exactly what you're getting.\n\nMy thoughts on the best seats....the floor seats seem to be good and close. But I chose mezzanine  because I like the looking-down view. If you do choose one of the balconies, I recommend in front of the stage and the 1st row. If you sit on either side of the stage, you'll inevitably end up leaning forward in your seat and resting your elbows on the ledge in front of you to get the best view, doesn't seem that comfy. And I say front row because we sat center stage on the second row and my friend had a hard time seeing over or around the big hair in front of her. Just saying.\n\nGreat experience overall. Small venue, has a laid back feel to it with some folks choosing to dress to the 9's while others were comfortably wearing jeans. I'll be keeping my eye out for other plays that might interest me, as I will certainly return to this theater.", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "44R1syuo0et8sLtRnCojkw", "review_id": "ZFQFdZLxOQXsNRIAv3WVlQ", "text": "I went here last week to see \"Respect\", and loved it. The theater is set up in just a way that you can have a good view from any of the seats. We were sitting up in the Mezzanine, and still had a perfect view of the stage. The play itself was really fun, and the singers were full of energy and impressive. I remember coming here as a child with my parents to see other plays that came through Phx, and I always remember loving those experiences as well!", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b93UticvNYIY7YMahegv_w", "review_id": "ontUBAkV7jiUNOGMEv-pzw", "text": "I hadn't been to the Herberger in awhile and was pleasantly surprised at how good the balcony seating is.  The accousitcs were wonderful and except for the fact that literally one minute after the performance began there was a guy chomping on cough drops behind me, it was well worth it.  I didn't pay much attention to the statues out front but the meters aren't free until 8pm (seriously, in downtown Phoenix??) so we took advantage of the $3. parking deal they offer patrons.", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "zPiEroQrxxyBrHSUAcymBg", "review_id": "BJ-WSCegY3w3kzXg20-Bgg", "text": "I never would have walked into the Herberger without my brother, the dancer. Since his joining of the resident modern dance company at the Herberger, I've seen him perform twice now at this theater. \n\nI love that they have multiple theaters in one building. Because of this, the Herberger is always buzzing with people. There are people of all ages here, except for maybe the ushers. I'm not sure who's responsible for the lighting, and sound here, but I think they do a really tremendous job. I'm not at all the type who is into details, but I mentioned this to my brother, and he said he was also really impressed, even from stage. \n\nI'd really like to find another excuse to see a show here, and it seems like they bring a great selection. The theater center is newly remodeled, and there's a cute little lounge upstairs called Bob's Spot. Also upstairs is a small art gallery. I've seen a few great sculptures of there, and even a Leslie Nielson plaque....random. \n\nWe usually find pretty decent street parking given that it is downtown. There are also surrounding parking garages nearby as well.", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6OWHDbEq23f24Vki_veHBA", "review_id": "Y4lU3YTq99KF36QgOIQkZQ", "text": "Having passed this place numerous times, I was excited to get the chance to see the world premier of Ten Chimneys here last night. We made the short walk over from dinner at the Arizona Center and I was really impressed with the venue. Super clean, very aesthetically pleasing, and the staff on hand was very nice. We found our way to the seats and in the inside of the theater matched the expectations from the outside. Plush red seats, nice size staged, a very intimate set up I think. While I didn't check out the bathrooms or any of the other stages, it is a really cool place that I look forward to visiting in the future.", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Ps1Db9zOatoF_76FZNO5CQ", "review_id": "fi1x1v5IOu0Q3fIlg1WeJw", "text": "I am surprised I have not reviewed this theater.  I have been here for several performances by the Arizona Theater company.  The place is always spotless.  The attendants, many of whom I believe volunteer their time, are always knowledgeable about seating and other questions I have had.  And the real attraction to attending a play here is there are no bad seats in the house!", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8p4at4zdzCpueAmSBaorZA", "review_id": "jwT7SqxnSrH71--jUkvLfg", "text": "I wish I lived closer, I know it is not NYC,  but I enjoyed the theater and the performance.  I had a fantastic time watching Ten Chimneys, it was a fun show.", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gs5Cj_RVmy5_JQknKISkNQ", "review_id": "qIVj-AVs4cs-SGN-HvgLnQ", "text": "my wife and I went to see Sex and the Second City.  What a hilarious play!  We had a great time, everyone at the theater was very friendly and it was a great experience.", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2nXFEyQ06RfcdAXIPbxuwA", "review_id": "CEwceGp5g2Qg1pMFkiMuaA", "text": "Last night was my first adult play experience. I have been to the theater to see the Nutcracker when I was a kid and I saw the Lion King in New York when I was a kid as well. I remember them being fun, but that's about the extent of my memories of the theater. There happened to be a groupon for the play \"The Mystery of Irma Vep\" that my mom purchased for the four of us (mom, myself, husband, sister) to attend. \n\nWe got there a bit early after dinner and walked around the theater looking at the art that was up around the building. There were places you could grab a drink and relax before the show. At our call time we went in and found our seats. We were up on the balcony in the fifth row pretty much right in the center. We had really good seats. The only thing about this theater that made me uncomfortable and keeps it from attaining that fifth star were first of all the seats. The backs were extremely straight and having a back condition it makes sitting up that straight difficult for long periods of time. The second thing that was a bit uncomfortable was the temperature of the theater. It was a bit warmer than I would have liked. I left coated in a film of sweat. Not pleasant. I was nervous I wasn't dressed appropriately having never been to the theater before, I went in jeans and a t-shirt, but I am glad now that I did because it would have been much more uncomfortable in one of my nice silk dresses than in jeans. \n\nHowever the show was hilarious. The part that made it for me was when one of the characters started singing the Rebecca Black \"Friday\" song. Classic! Most of the people in the theater didn't get the reference so there were only a few pockets of young people laughing when it happened. But I found it to be a nice touch and after a play full of references I didn't get, I liked that there was something for us young folk thrown in. The rest of the show was funny, and I am glad that I got to experience it. \n\nAfter coming here I am interested in becoming more active in plays and am looking into seeing a ballet soon. All of us really enjoyed this, and I was surprised my husband liked this as much as he did. A good time had by all!", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7zDqr2I0-xpw9HF5Ha54cA", "review_id": "hXC86obWQ5eC2oDvxXwUag", "text": "Yay for small theaters!!!! Seriously. All you people that love those huge grandiose things need to experience the intimacy and power that comes with a small theater, and a nice one on top of that. \n\nThe Herberger is in a great location and is a great venue to see a show. The staff is always really friendly and the space is always clean. It has class without being too stale and old. Like downtown hipster class. It's nice. Soothing. Fun. Good for all ages. \n\nThe bar inside also has a window for the outside patio which is great for nice evenings and intermissions :) Also, if you're lucky you will see some musical troubadours outside as well.\n\nOne awesome thing is that you can get parking validated for the Arizona Center for $3. You park there, take your ticket, then go to the Herberger box office and get a validation ticket. When you exit the Arizona Center, enter the ticket you got when you parked and then the validation one.\n\nSo now you have no more excuses not to go (if the light rail didn't help already).\n\nSee you there!!", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OESKxoNFZcKl47NrOubgAQ", "review_id": "0NjmHWHaqObQ_wnIm53fqw", "text": "Herberger's Lunchtime Theatre is truly the coolest thing to do for lunchtime in downtown Phoenix.  \n\nYou can pick up a live 30-45 minutes live theatre performance on your lunchbreak and eat a decent deli sandwich in one of the best theatres in the valley for $12.  \n\nUNBELIEVABLE!!!!!\n\nWhy this isn't a sell out crowd every day makes no sense to me.  Herberger has been doing it for years and I swear I am going to do this regularly, and I don't even work downtown.\n\nIf you are on lunchbreak you may need to extend your lunch break a little just for commute or parking.    \n\nYou were probably going to spend $12 on lunch anyway, you may as well stop by a world class theatre watch a witty show with what seem to be professional actors for 45 minutes.  \n\nThe shows run for about 2 weeks and then there is 2 week break, then a new show runs for another two weeks, throughout the season.  \n\nSCHEDULE:\nhttp://www.herbergertheater.org/lunch_time_theater\n\nJoin the mailing list.  Herberger will mail you the entire schedule each season.  They are brilliant shows that usually get a earnest guffaw from me before they end.  \n\nThis is a concept that is so good, people can't conceive that such a show is available at such a time and such a place!  Best value in Theatre!!!", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3nUQ4xbLlySDbkE03nyp-Q", "review_id": "3mXO3UiaQCCFY4ZpG_E-tA", "text": "This review is about the Attendants (Ushers).\nHas a group they are totally unfamiliar with the seating plan.\n\n****They'll send you to ANOTHER door, for BEST ACCESS to your seats.\n****Guess what, you were previously at the BEST DOOR.\n\nI have a feeling, that these Folks, are volunteers.\n       MANAGEMENT should not put, unknowledgable staff, on the floor.", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 13, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "0bNXP9quoJEgyVZu9ipGgQ", "review_id": "Tte_4DZC6BaFA96OYRPMPg", "text": "I was asked to move my original review to a listing for Arizona Theatre Company  instead (which I have), but I thought that my review here is also significant, for the Herberger Theatre was a great venue to showcase the phenomenal production.  The lighting was fantastic-- the subtleties were not lost on me as the scenes progressed from comedic to utter sadness, and I could almost FEEL the sunshine coming through the large windows whenever scenes from Lock Willow played out, and the cold winter air surrounding Jerusha's dorm that winter as she wrote to her \"Daddy.\"  The ushers were very friendly and eager to help those who needed it, the cookies looked wonderful by the bar, and the women's restroom was tidy.\n\nNow, if we could only get HT to emphasize in many places that it offers $3 parking validation...  \n---\nI thank Yelp and ATC for giving me the great opportunity to experience a terrific performance of \"Daddy Long Legs,\" ATC's first musical production at The Herberger Theater tonight!  The two-actor (Megan McGinnis and Robert Adelman Hancock) musical, plus the invisible, but great assets, the orchestra and sound crew, entertained and amazed me w/ their execution of a well-written body of work.  It had comedy, romance, deception, and sorrow, to name a few... what's not to like?  Truly enjoyed McGinnis' impeccable timing, as well.  It is sad that many people pass up the opportunity to watch live theater due to the higher ticket fees, and I cannot fault them-- what's easier to bear: $37 per person plus $3 parking fee, which you may buy at the box office prior to attending the show, or $10 and free parking at the movies (well, at least when you're NOT catching one in downtown PHX)?  However, when you do decide to place the financial investment, you will almost always be rewarded w/ a highly-memorable night, believe you me!  \n\nI had a wonderful time, and I would definitely recommend \"Daddy Long Legs\" to anyone who enjoys great acting and music!  (Much thanks to McGinnis and Hancock for their lovely harmonies-- I cherished them!)", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "F6QsMoJdvtohlbnST-fDyQ", "review_id": "CKuETkJLuE2utWA9eknkMg", "text": "I came here with my boyfriend for the very first time last night. We loved it!!                   A great venue, small and intimate. Nice soft seats, done in red velor.                                 It is a small Theater,so it makes it so easy to see the performance very clearly.  Everyone that works here is very friendly. The attendants were very helpful..The bathrooms are very clean and automated.                                                                                        There is even a snack bar with consumer friendly prices. You make take your bottled water in the Theater with you as well.  We saw the show Daddy Long Legs, i loved it so!   It was a great story and so well done.  What a brilliant performance!! Wonderful singing. Lots of parking and restaurants around so you can eat before you go. We will be back and looking forward to it!", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "vsXP832M0kOxKpfduD7dWw", "review_id": "4cFr3GHc_7gBmoU5nn4QhQ", "text": "This is the best place to watch theater in the Valley. No such thing as a bad seat. Acoustics are excellent. Small enough to feel intimate but big enough to not be confused with your neighbor's basement. I've enjoyed every performance I've seen here.", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4E_nPWw89FLFHdNsEgMH-g", "review_id": "Y0iUlrYrVBZt5voTFYnHkQ", "text": "Very, very nice theater. I swear there is not a bad seat in the house, unless of course you are sitting behind a tall person and then you are screwed. I was lucky enough to see the performance, Daddy Long Legs and both the actors (Megan McGinnis and Robert Adelman Hancock) did a fantastic job. They kept you entertained the entire time which is what you want in a musical/play. (although there was a woman behind me who fell asleep and starting snoring.. wowza) \n\nThe bathrooms ( which I frequented before, during intermission, and after) are quite clean which is always a plus in my book. The staff were friendly and very helpful and I will have to check out the play roster for this theater to see what else may be coming up.", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 7, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "BV8c4QZEzvPWA00ZqJp-jQ", "review_id": "QYbq38TLMjWD1TQ7q8b74Q", "text": "What an amazing night! Exactly what every theater experience should be :)\n\nThe seats are comfortable, I had a great view of the stage, the show (Daddy Long Legs) was one of the best musicals I have ever seen. Seriously. It was put on by the Arizona Theater Company & from casting to sets, it was impeccable. You will not see traveling shows here & that, in a way, makes it even more fun. \n\nIf you like supporting local businesses & you love the theater, you can't do better than this place!", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "p7dvahRPZIWL7T6pFA_0dg", "review_id": "di4sMP2dKKXZ35hDbomjNg", "text": "I have been here twice and last time was great but this time I had expensive first row balcony seats. I didn't know they weren't the same as the other seats. THESE SEATS ARE VERY UNCOMFORTABLE !!!! They are much smaller and much less leg room than middle row plane seats and the person next to me was a triple large person and spilled into my seat and my husband who is normal size spilled into my other side so I think I only had 10 inches of room and was almost not able to squeeze my feet in . At intermission we jumped into the row behind us and felt very relieved they were NORMAL seats . Many elderly people attend and they drop balls of Kleenex everywhere I can't tell you how many balls of Kleenex I stepped on. The ladies bathroom  is pretty and clean but was designed terrible. You only have maybe one foot of room between the door and toilet AND THE DOOR OPENS IN so you have to hop over the toilet to get out. If you are an X-size don't even try it.\n\nNext time I will call to ask if the seats are the regular ones or the mini ones. I only noticed this problem in the first row balcony.", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xIPu_VbyoBmUOXPhHF109w", "review_id": "epCzl8N32Jj8zfIVOjwxeA", "text": "It's an amazing theater!! The theater is beautiful and the seats are comfortable.\n\nAdvice:\n\nAvoid sitting on row C. Evidently rows A & B were \"under the stage,\" so on row C, we were even with the stage. I've sat on the front row before at other theaters and have never been so close to have to look up. Next time I'll choose seats more toward the middle of the theater.\n\nIf you'd like a hot appetizer during intermission, order it before the show.", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_uLtybFNthITalKyAiFurA", "review_id": "5vUof7OOAfOaKRjKUx2aWg", "text": "Though I've lived in Phoenix for 14 years my first visit to the Herberger was just this week.  I'm glad I went.  We saw a production in a side theater - Stage West - and there wasn't a bad seat in the place.  In fact, there's a tip - you don't need the more expensive seats to see everything.  Even the balcony seats are close.\n\nGood acoustics, comfortable seats, friendly staff, and a limited bar /snack stand.\n\nEven an art gallery upstairs if you have time to kill before the show.\n\nAmple parking in the lot next-door, and on-street parking if you get there early. Also close to the light rail.  Great place to see a show.", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "re0DJDticmhO6240NfuwEA", "review_id": "-ZzZcIb65DsHcFyWthVV6w", "text": "Fabulous show of Legally Blonde presented by Valley Youth Theatre!  There were even dog actors.  Loved it, loved the spirit of the young actors.  But more importantly, LOVED the brownies served hot.  Yum-o!  Got the recipe to share?", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UCQNrwN4_hHHTWYa8cqe_Q", "review_id": "kIJFqqx6Kvij-hoFoOF_dA", "text": "Wife and I had the opportunity to attend a YELP event ! The show was called \"Circus Americana\". Seating was great, don't believe there is a bad seat in the theater. Staff was very nice, bathrooms very clean. Parking is just across the street. Would like to come back and see other performances!", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "EGiAtB4sgZhDdYpRkDneig", "review_id": "33sktOZpRie-nNm_-DQB1g", "text": "Beautiful theater, very clean, nice art on display, the only thing I wasn't impressed with was the seating, the front two rows are too low, so the stage isn't as visible as it should be.", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M6Wi9pKDx-W6rGgmf9GVMw", "review_id": "zcvKYDFjAEdO3Gg0TWSI6Q", "text": "Love coming to the Herberger. this is definitely one of the best places for an amazing dose of art, culture & entertainment in downtown Phoenix!  Performances for all tastes, ages and interests.  Affordable and all seating is good seating - a rarity in theaters.   This is definitely a gem of Central Phoenix.", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nYfpquFWxQC342RenTI3rA", "review_id": "QTQVvL7C6ldz20eAUZMPow", "text": "Very beautiful smallish theater. I enjoyed watching circus americana here and seeing there artwork. The boyfriend was not too impressed with the acoustics but I enjoyed seeing all that was capable with the space including use of large trampolines, spanish ropes, and swinging from the upper balcony.", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ru8p3RTlk8f9LB_3zLXURQ", "review_id": "qj0P8QuS3S_9N61zMXRUgQ", "text": "I've always loved this theater. Big enough and still be intimate. There are no bad seats on the main floor. I love the feeling of grandeur once you enter this theater. I always feel like whatever I'm watching is going to be good otherwise it wouldn't be performing at the Herberger. I also love their location, 5 min walking distance from the Arizona Center so we can have a great dinner before a show at a nice restaurant without having to stress out about driving and the need to find parking twice!", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dji-3ZSLA33ndPPYT0p7BA", "review_id": "oWY0GWKuk0mEzZfufHOe_A", "text": "I'm not familiar with the theater, but this was a really nice experience for me and my family. The stage is kind of small and intimate, but the balcony is really roomy and nice. The exterior is really pretty and old and full of character.", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ky9pQ8AKufvZ63IxR41jGg", "review_id": "CE6k_Y2glbYyEfHrNHvDgg", "text": "If you have been to the Chicago Theatre in downtown Chicago Illinois.....well this theatre....while not as big......would be Arizona's version. It is small....cozy....comfortable.....and very nostalgic. There is not a bad seat in the house and I was very surprised that I had not seen it before since I have spent sometime hanging around downtown. If your like me and go downtown for the sporting events and city center etc....this place could easily be missed. I went to a Yelp event there a couple of weeks ago which featured Circus Americana.....which is a family run and operated Circus....and it was awesome. If your looking for a huge venue to see a show then go to Chase Field or US Airways Arena.....however your looking for a nice intimate location well the Herberger Center is your spot. Eat, Drink, and be Merry my Friends!!!!!", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q0m-xdxfjvjeyL1bQJZsUA", "review_id": "T9KP-fHgQ585soJ62Rp8UA", "text": "I've only been here twice, and both times were to see Next to Normal (which was excellent, but that's a totally different review that belongs on a totally different site) this past October. And I'm not going to lie and say \"OH! There's no such thing as a bad seat here!\" because honestly? That isn't true. If you sit on the extreme left or the extreme right, your sight lines won't be the best. \n\nThe best thing they have going for them would definitely be the $10 student rush tickets. So, yeah, you're stuck up in the nosebleeds, which kind of sucks. But it's better than nothing and is great for the theater goer on a shoestring budget. Add in the $3 parking validation for across the street, and I (and my wallet) am smitten.", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8z2mKSqTW-4pLobAUNvrsQ", "review_id": "hiYb7vD0kKXGjkDlPect3g", "text": "Large facility. Nicely lit.", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "AeucYo8J-rZjcq09Wuqsjw", "review_id": "jvsTTRoPr_GVYssB0jzysw", "text": "I work right by this Theater and have always wanted to check out a show and see what the atmopshere was like inside. Well i finally did and im glad because i had a nice time. Snacks and drinks available. All different kinds of shows constantly going on and you wont have to break the bank to do so. Great for kids!\n\nUpstairs and downstairs...check it out. well worth a visit.", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SAAMpBGcVVNAww_4yZpIoA", "review_id": "aDYNwfsXWjyVzGoeTtJLAA", "text": "Can't believe I've lived in Phoenix for 15 years and have never been to Herberger!\nIntimate, clean, well-maintained--not a bad seat in the house!\nWill definitely be back!", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ltGh04bjEBhwItWVVG7UJg", "review_id": "0sBTm7RFGI6W6HTPmQWizw", "text": "What a fantastic part of both the downtown area and the local theater scene!  Herberger Theater Center has a lovely outdoor area, complete with fanciful sculptures and at least one arch (pictured) to welcome meanderers prior to a show.  After visiting the Will Call window, it's hard to miss the glorious chandelier (pictured) under the atrium.  A theater wouldn't be complete without a bar area for drinks and snacks and HTC has got you covered.  The word \"Center\" in the title is no accident.  This facility does not have just one theater, but a minimum of two, that I noticed.  The chairs are made of comfy, red velvet and there isn't a bad seat in the house.  Be sure to enjoy a show and support a local theater with local and national acts/shows ASAP.  You won't be disappointed!  :)", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i9gB_ZUD2KD97J3Ggybq1w", "review_id": "mFh2FByHzt6VnyDzY5zEjw", "text": "The Herberger Theater in Phoenix is always the best for performances. This weekend, October 5th, they are also having a Festival of the Arts event where they will be having events inside and flowing out into the streets as well. It's from noon to 5pm and you will see Live Music, Food Vendors, Wine Tastings, Film Shorts,  Children's Activities and my favorite, Pet Adoptions.  I hope to see you all out there. This is the best way to experience the Herberger Theater for the first time if you have never been there before.\nDonna", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Dz6sHWZyKqQV4wczhSDi-A", "review_id": "bSorSXh35bHrLlObkDuQRw", "text": "\"Respect\" Herberger Theater\nMust see! It's a wonderful musical of a women's journey through life. The four women were absolutely wonderful. Good job girls!\nThere were four ladies in our group and we all loved it! Go see it, you'll be glad you did", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IpDGgBzH1prsKfQH9pWqqQ", "review_id": "I0IjxYi83440Rsm9oO1RVw", "text": "Great place to see a play.  small venue with no bad set.  Great plays.  it is your secret place for good theater in the middle of the city.  Other Desert Cities was one of my favorites.", "business_id": "RA2EuX04SHqmayKpLhpNvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 7, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ZubK3U5PlTWy4VIQG_Wpzg", "review_id": "yRqyoiDXNRVcZeetLNkSNg", "text": "I was a student here starting 6th grade till I transferred out after 8th grade.\n\nI'm going to review what I remember!\n\nThis is a very small performing arts school. When I was there they had an average of about 400 students from 6-12th grade.\n\nMorning classes (7:45am - 12:15pm) are normal academics. Performing arts are in the afternoon till 2-3pm depending on the classes. \n\nFor middle school:\nPiano is a required class during the morning.\nPerforming arts options are voice & an instrument (this includes strings I believe), OR ballet (offered off campus with transportation by the school).\nGuitar is available after 6th grade.\nJazz band & percussion ensemble is available by audition only after 6th grade.\nDrama is more of an after school program & has a fee. \n\nFor high school:\nStudents choose 2-3 classes from music (instrument, voice or piano), OR drama, OR ballet.\n\nTo get in there was a waiting list. Or was it first come first serve? Either way, be sure to put your kids name down or be there when they first open with all the necessary paper work. The slots are limited. Remember, the school is SMALL!\n\nI hear they are trying to remodel & expand. When I went there the school rented space from the church, but is in no way affiliated religiously. Other space was across the street. Yes, you cross the street back & forth to get from 1 class to the next. They even had the rule, \"No hugging in the crosswalk.\" That says something about the students lol\n\nConcerts were held in Pilgrim Hall or the actual church. Pilgrim Hall is where lunch can be eaten or a band class is held in the afternoon. Other students eat in the courtyard. A lunch truck (roach coach) came so students could purchase a lunch if they didn't bring their own.\n\nThis school had a high turn over of teachers. Every year about 25% of the faculty would either be fired or quit. That's actually a lot of teachers. This may not be the case anymore since the school officials have changed. There are teachers still teaching that I recognize from when I went there:\n- Leah Fregulia-Roberts (Head of School) used to be the pricipal\n- Brian Hawkins (11th & 12th Grade Math)\n- Kyle Kirkman (7th & 8th Grade Math) taught me\n- Diane Legge (5th Grade Piano) taught me piano when there was no 5th grade\n- Kristin Mailhiot (Vice-Principal) used to be a middle school science teacher\n\nStudents who either go to this school during HS or graduate stay involved. I would know, I'm friends with a lot of them on Facebook. They stay arts oriented a lot of the time & still talk about things currently going on at ASA.\n\nSo, why did I leave? There are a few reasons.\n- I wanted a big HS experience.\n- I wanted to go to school with more than 400 students.\n- I wanted life lessons. I didn't want to be sheltered. I wanted to see how the real world worked.\n- I wanted to go to a school where there was more than 2 guys to every 10 girls. And where those guys weren't gay. Nothing wrong with being gay. But I like boys, gay boys aren't interested in girls. See where I'm going with this?\n- I wanted to get away from the 5 hours of homework every night. I was constantly exhausted. I was 11, 12, & 13. I was still a kid. I missed my time to play... & sleep.\n- I wanted to get away from teachers who taught opinions instead of facts. Yes, this happened. Yes, I told him he was wrong for doing so. Yes, he hated me for it.\n- I hated playing an instrument. I didn't have time to practice after all that homework. I can't sing. Anything I was interested in wasn't available till a later year. Blah blah blah... I'm not creative. Honestly, I'm not.\n- I wanted more options. Different types of friends. Maybe to go to school with more than 95% white kids.\n\nWhat did I like?\n- I kept friends I made in middle school to this very day.\n- The teachers are smart & actually make friends with their students.\n- I usually loved the required summer reading choices.\n- I love how close the Burton Barr library is. Spent almost every day after school there. I knew people who worked there & am still friends with them.", "business_id": "Z9GH9bo8SHKx3oOokhHLyw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "x4eIi_YiwKj1pzcspeLt-Q", "review_id": "Hc9vz7P8DGALkCqYt0yqtA", "text": "I am a parent of a student entering 6th Grade at Arizona School for the Arts. I work in Education and I talk to Teachers, Curriculum Directors, and Principals from all over the West Coast.  And,I am married to a former teacher at ASA.  I am passionate about this school.\n\nI will admit, I was suspect. I thought the parents who were so ecstic over the education offered at ASA might be a little off.  It couldn't be that good.  Really?  \n\nMy son started school with all the aprehensions of a 5th Grade student who knew very little about music, was active in sports and was very sad about leaving his friends behind.  We (even he) chose this school because they had a strong emphasis on education and we expected the school to offer my son the opportunity to learn in an environment that was strict, supportive and creative.  \n\nWe were not disappointed. ASA was all that - and MORE! The academic teachers are inventive, collaborative, and very supportive.  The arts teachers are music professionals and perform with and for the students and move them along in the curriculum with such finesse it's like they have private music lessons every day.\n\nAnd, the year was a success.  My son was delighted with all his classes, especially his music classes with Monica Sauer Anthony.  What a surprise to find him begging us to play his clarinet every evening before we had dinner or before we participted in a famly event.  \n\nHe loved the Science Curriculum, the hands-on activity and his teacher's passion  for education.  He worked hard in Language Arts and Social Studies and really showed off his new found maturity and knowledge during Presentation Week.  And the lessons he learned in Life Skills class were really applicable and life changing.\n\nThen the performances at the end of the year were very remarkable and telling. I saw kids excelling in their musical expertise and showing off this success with such poise and confidence that I couldn't believe these were the same kids I met just 10 months prior at our summer welcome parties.\n\nThe school does have a rigorous application process that leaves you on edge just wondering if your son or daughter will be permitted entry into this prestigious, blue ribbon school.  The school doesn't tolerate any bullying and supports all types of students. And, the school is near Downtown Phoenix, so there are issues with the campus being spread across some streets, but those are being addressed quickly as they are building and expanding into new facilities that will offer a number of benefits for the ever-growing school.\n\nThis school is really a dream.  It's an educational opportunity I would recommend to any parent.  I think my son would write a similiar recommendation!", "business_id": "Z9GH9bo8SHKx3oOokhHLyw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "9tXL9eJNIi9SL5pdCYeyZQ", "review_id": "lYtUU51UPZ9P1QiZt7EQDg", "text": "Attended this school from 6th grade through senior year. I credit every success I have in the professional world to what I learned here. Presentation skills, group organization, personal prescence, and still having fun with arts on the side.... what more could you ask for? I would send my children here, my grandchildren here, everyone. It takes a certain sort of driven child to succeed here, so any of the regular \"coast through life\" types need not apply. Work hard, Play hard, Succeed.", "business_id": "Z9GH9bo8SHKx3oOokhHLyw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8wK7_qZ18mokBxw5zdSo9w", "review_id": "BbV6W2LrtOcxSdqAZVNASQ", "text": "An Arizona elite institution.  High academic and artistic standards. Quite challenging for students. Teachers are unusually highly communicative.", "business_id": "Z9GH9bo8SHKx3oOokhHLyw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "u5-9dnSr0x5kXEvdsIuJqQ", "text": "What can I say? It's friggin Taco Bell. Garbage food that is great only when nothing else is open and you are at risk of withering away to death. If you are though, going to go to Taco Bell, go to this one. The older guy that runs through the drive through is awesome. He will either repeat the order back to you so incorrectly you'd wonder if you really did say 856 tacos and a side of grilled stuft burrito. Sometimes you pull up and he hands you a soda you didn't order, and says it's because you are the 1,000,000th customer. The guy is just out there, but you know what? he breaks the fast food mold and actually gives personality to a terrible establishment.", "business_id": "neGAQFkBNI8-rpPBLBzNkw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WRVrxPlDOCFsKmzhjdGqxg", "review_id": "Veu3m0chlV7NlEaQg51jOA", "text": "Taco Bell must offer some of the cheapest calories in America. At this TB cheap calories come with great service.\n\nRare for an American fast food restaurant, I have never experienced a single episode of bad service at this TB. Whether it's the friendly girl who upgrades my nachos (gratis) to the next size or the incredibly animated man who also works the snack counter at the AZ Center AMC, this TB's employees have one thing in common: they aim to please.\n\nThe food, of course, is nothing exceptional. It's TB. It fills you up and, at this location, it has consistently filled me up without causing food poisoning. When you're talking TB, what more could you ask for?", "business_id": "neGAQFkBNI8-rpPBLBzNkw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-9mljS0O9mwdOnGv-Oea3Q", "review_id": "mEZq4-zxRBrgIqEUTjgajQ", "text": "Why do we stop here and eat? It's cheap, It's fast, the name is familiar? Probably one or all those reasons. But we could be so much kinder to our digestive track if we would just explore out side the box! I once went 15 years without eating at a Taco Bell. Why did I try it again? Must have been an advertisement over powered me. I can be strong again and refuse to eat this crap once again or forever.", "business_id": "neGAQFkBNI8-rpPBLBzNkw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oihlMiEtvAnUru5_BC1KwQ", "review_id": "KQUwSYfo4mspDSFq7RgCGQ", "text": "I love this place , very close to the library and art museum I frequent. Clean interior and friendly staff.", "business_id": "neGAQFkBNI8-rpPBLBzNkw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3ZWV5fivqiTmzrKsiyGiVg", "review_id": "rpkEGMN7LRDLR3oIqRx4_w", "text": "I am not really reviewing Taco Bell am I. Yup, I am. After coming here 2-3 times a week for about 7 years - I think i have the lay of the land...\n\nI get food fast, food is good enough, always cheap, never had a problem, very well managed.\n\nI could eat bean burritos pretty much every day - and some weeks, I do.", "business_id": "neGAQFkBNI8-rpPBLBzNkw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GaEgffsHIfYkO621i0MMDQ", "review_id": "489ko3HcAffEiAieVqcF2w", "text": "Literally the nicest, most sincere, excited employees I have seen working at a fast-food establishment. Never had a problem with the food or drinks. The rest of it is an average Taco Bell, but every single time I go, even through the drive-thru for a quick drink, the employees are the nicest people ever.", "business_id": "neGAQFkBNI8-rpPBLBzNkw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rZF3xgKdanZG1yfJdPHBJw", "review_id": "_LH-FIw14vXq4dJV8NzVHg", "text": "Great location if staying near the convention center or in downtown Phoenix. This is by far one of the best sports bars I have ever been to. I had a perfect view of ESPN 2 and the place had plenty of sporting events on other teles..but not too many. \n\nThe atmosphere is fantastic and perfect for lunch. Food is great and they had vegetarian options, a major plus for a sports bar. What is better than veggie options? They made exceptions for me, my whole meal sans dairy with no complaints, evil eyes, etc. This is greatly appreciated. \n\nThe evening scene is great also. \n\nAn overall 5.5 stars. hellz yeah.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5E193w76Qlhoi1gkyakW2A", "review_id": "dPMSkbChmrUrGIviwHuLZw", "text": "Place was great the first time I went, Second time one of Dan's fair weather buddies (thinking he was big shooter) disrespected a good friend of mine over a misunderstanding that could have easily been solved through civil conversation, but he tried to be Mr. Big Shot.  \n\nThe food was good, but not good enough to put up with that crap ever again.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2006-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "llkm_iXQszkN5DZvmqjNqA", "review_id": "E1bM67Gz5P8CE2BdFGXxjg", "text": "i cannot attest for the sports bar side of things but i really liked the food for lunch... the serivce was good and quick... compared to alot of the places in the area i found the food quality pretty high by lunch standards... i will definatly go back... maybe even to watch some sport next time...", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EEWsFy0gqs8Osp1IPnfLTA", "review_id": "TZ9nzRfGKuoO_-BvbQZ6dg", "text": "good food, decent prices, fun atmosphere. it can be crowded! for pure sports event viewing, it would be better with all flat-screen HD sets, but you can't have everything I suppose.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "TgelMbtOYOT8MBvTy6Kp6g", "review_id": "FEA_ngj0YPrSg6SDB9xV5Q", "text": "Located within walking distance of Bank One Ballpark (MLB's Diamondbacks) and US Airways Center (NBA's Phoenix Suns) Majerle's (owned by three-time NBA all-star and local icon Dan Majerle) is a great place to go before and after a game. \n\nWeekend afternoons--game day or not--are relatively quiet, which means quick service and an attentive wait staff.  And while the food is typical of most sports grills (burgers, sandwiches, and fried appetizers, for example), it's a great place to unwind or to escape the Phoenix heat.  There are the requisite large televisions tuned to the day's sporting events and plenty of memorabilia lining the walls.  Despite these sports bar staples, the place is actually quite cozy and quaint.\n\nBut while Majerle's is good in the afternoons, it absolutely rocks after Suns or D-Backs games.  The place is typically packed and it's not uncommon to find local or visiting athletes sipping beers on the narrow sidewalk patio.  The bartenders are personable and charming and it's not unusual for one of them to grab the mic and wander the restaurant singing karaoke (and singing it well).  The spontaneity of patrons singing duets with the bartender or serenading their dates to late-'80s pop ballads makes for a great party-like atmosphere.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PS0lCxjGNeUrKxYSdpW-Aw", "review_id": "1Y4K6ZpFpIIPcg3Pz2ZHaA", "text": "Came here the other night when we wanted a bite to eat and were in downtown. It was pretty dead when we first sat down, but then the Mercury game ended and there was a wait for tables outside. \n\nFood was good, but nothing special. Very cool bar and atmosphere and waiter was really nice. Great place to come after a game or to hang out, but it does get really crowded fast so if you really wanted to come here move fast after the game is over because this place is small!", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nWouNfZD3Pw08RYizxkqcA", "review_id": "moYPmxM_pA8kqweoHZqE7A", "text": "It's usually a ghost town at the downtown Phoenix bars, but when a game and/or concert is happening, suddenly the bars are bustling. Such was the case last night at Majerle's, former Phoenix Suns player Dan Marjerle's sports bar. With the Beyonce concert across the street at the arena AND a D-backs game at the ball park, Phoenix was a hoppin'.\n\nMy friend and I stopped into Majerle's, which I've been to a few times before, for dinner and drinks before going to see Beyonce. I had a cheeseburger and Cesar Salad. While I realize it's hard to mess up a Cesar Salad, my salad was seriously the best Cesar I've ever had. And my burger was packed with flavor. No wonder AOL  named them Best Burgers two years in a row. We also had a wonderful chocolate martini (with Vanilla Vodka, not creme based) here. And on Fridays if you're in the mood to really start the night, the bar offers a Corona or Pacifico with a shot of tequila for $7 as part of their Sizzlin' Friday special.\n\nMy only complaint was that our waitress suddenly went M.I.A for about 15 minutes when we were trying to close our tab so we could go to the show.  But I'm still going to cut them some slack because this is one of a few fun places to drink in the downtown area.\n\nHOT TIP: A second Majerle's will be opening in Chandler in the fall.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lyxhMJSEaCq7GiuT2LJ-lQ", "review_id": "Pp2iB4O1VM7ikmxIdlUjtA", "text": "was there for week one of the NFL and it wasn't as crowded as i thought it would be.  maybe it was because AZ played monday night.  we were able to get a table right away.  decent amount of tv flat screens everywhere.  good selection of food and drinks.  located in close proximity to US Airways Center and Chase Field.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "qASPib1Z8ft8e96dtbh66w", "review_id": "yokU4M36HEtgG0NaZ3Y91Q", "text": "+ 35 minute wait was 10 minutes\n+ Waitress was really friendly \n+ Exposed brick!\n-  A little on the small side...even with the back room its small for a sports bar  (This seems to be an ongoing thing here...cram as many tables as possible into once place leaving no standing room)\n+ There were 4 huge LCD tvs within 10 feet in each direction\n- They were clearly showing a stretched out non-HD broadcast\n+ Sam Adams on tap\n- Sam Adams is an \"import\" and $4.50 a pint, not $3.00 like \"domestic\"  (Boston is that much further than St Louis or Milwaukee?)\n+ The place emptied out when the Suns game started\n+ They kept playoff football on the TVs even though there was a Suns game going on simultaneously\nWeird - The Suns game was on the TVs in the bathroom\n- The \"medium\" burger came out completely disgustingly charred\n- The bun was HUGE and the burger itself was meager - for $9 you expect at least a 1/3 or 1/2lb juicy burger, not a charred Happy Meal sized patty.\n- I don't understand bacon in Phoenix, this is the second time it's been so totally overcooked it's brittle and hurts to bite into\n- \"Rum and cokes\" turned into \"Captain and cokes\"\n\nIn summation I would say that it's a good place to go for a drink and watch a game but get dinner elsewhere.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tLrjg5jMmBfnnTs3d61SWw", "review_id": "sGYEag6XvCa8Evm49g0zvA", "text": "Sports Illustrated rated this place as one of the twenty best sports bars in the country.  While that's probably a stretch, the food and grog here are very good, and there is always a TV nearby featuring sports.\n\nI'd be torn between 4 and 5 stars for Majerle's, but one time I was here eating a salad at the bar and Thunder Dan himself came up and asked how I was enjoying everything.  Very outgoing and friendly guy, so let's give him 5 stars.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "-F32Vl8Rk4dwsmk0f2wRIw", "review_id": "_HN8b3eZL423v8bQ7ACUXw", "text": "I can't seem to understand 'why' many people rate this as a first-class sports bar because in actuality, its one of the worst I've ever been in, and I grew up going to the sports books in Juarez, Mexico where their idea of a flat screen was a gabacho thumping the TV onto the sticky tile floor and looking cross at an hombre could get your eye cut out and fed to you as the special of the day.\n\nYes, Majerle's is worse.  \n\nOkay, well, no one in Thunder Dan's is gonna devour your soul, but the place makes me feel like I'm sharing a pint with Florentines Catello di Rosso Gianfigliazzi and Ciappo Ubriachi in Dante's inner ring of the seventh circle of Hell.\n\nThe set up is terrible.  The TVs are difficult to see from EVERYWHERE in the bar and they have it arranged so that if you are fortunate enough to view up to TWO SCREENS (!) at one time, they are both showing the same game.  This is a problem during major events like the NCAA tournament or bowl games.  \n\nMoreover, i would be kitten-hearted to ask a manager to change their programming to another game i'd rather watch.  \n\nThe bar is always crowded, which makes it even more wondrous for me when i actually go in there and wait for a seat just to encounter no beer specials and terrible food.\n\nI wonder how large the bowl of crack the editors at Sports Illustrated were smoking to rate this anywhere near the top 1,000 sports bars in the US.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "A_O8wZOsMTPwyeYA4-Rsow", "review_id": "bCrL5_g0Jdc1-o8QwS2oTw", "text": "This place is your basic sports bar.  Lots of TVs all tuned to sports.  \n\nThe outdoor seating is on the sidewalk and facing East so you'll never get any direct sun.\n\nMy hamburger was TERRIBLE but the shoestring fries were great.  \n\nMy girl Jacqui liked her entree.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "0eGufjhNT3Pg7lxh07A7zQ", "text": "They have just a few tv's, which you cant see from some parts of the restaurant. The bar service is slow as molasses, and they have the audacity to take a $60 hold on your credit card every time you sit anywhere near the door, even when I go in dressed in a nice suit and tie. The wings are my favorite in Phoenix, and are delicious, but everything else on the menu seems to be just adequete. One thing I can count on is them always being open until at least midnight and having decent food. You can also count on being harassed by bike taxi guys and hobos out front, and getting crappy bar service. Just walk in, order the wings to go, and have a nice meal in the park or at your home.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "jqVeTSin5GeRm0ceSg-PBA", "review_id": "d_vAgMNDLZ4b9Tun67IFNw", "text": "I've never been to Majerle's before a game, so this is purely a review based on numerous weekday lunch experiences. First I totally agree with previous reviews that complain about the location of the TVs. They are in such awkward spots and are only tuned to like two different things, which is semi-annoying. However I can't complain too much when one of them is tuned to Sportscenter which is all I really need as I eat my lunch. My major complaint about Majerle's is that it is a very awkward space. There is a hostess stand out front on the sidewalk but no one is ever there, so you have to walk in and then BAM you are like on top of the bar. So you're in the way while waiting for a hostess which I hate.\n\nOther than that main complaint, I'm not going to hate too much on the food. It's a freaking sports bar. They serve sports bar food. I am not expecting five star cuisine...I just fried goodness that will clog up my ateries and beer on tap. If they have a salad or two so I can feel better about myself, great. For the most part everything I have tried has been good, including the potato skins, grilled chicken caesar wrap, fried chicken salad, kids grilled cheese meal (hey I wasn't hungry that day!) and the house salad. The french fries are really good especially dipped in ranch. The only thing I didn't really like that I have tried has been the chicken tenders. Something about them was just a bit off to me.  Prices are decent considering the proximity to US Airways Arena and Chase Field.\n\nOverall a good lunch spot to grab a beer and get my sports fix, but not somewhere that warrants a special trip. I'll have to check it out before a game sometime to get the full effect.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8Ro_EL6kjmOmQBRTwFwFdg", "review_id": "eeZo2IGZV5TXRqzkX7ileg", "text": "Been to the Majerle's in Phoenix, but this review is for the new place in Chandler - as I can't remember the last time I visited the downtown estab.  The bottom line.  Avoid like the plague.  A couple observations:\n- The place was total sausage fest.  Like 20 dudes to one girl.  During happy hour.\n- Worst fish and chips imaginable.  Now what place on earth serves up cookie-encrusted grease-soaked cod with sugar-laced french fries???  Yuck.\n- The tartar sauce to go with that?  Nope.  Just all mayo.\n- Hot wings, surprisingly, we're okay.\n- Philly cheesesteak sandwich - ick.\n- Cole slaw, more like sugar slaw.\n\nPlace blows.  So many other great places in the East Valley to visit with your hard earned dollar.  Vote elsewhere.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "lwppVF0Yqkuwt-xaEuugqw", "review_id": "MIMy8CmJ2h0QDExfhPq2wA", "text": "Another favorite happy hour place!  They have good deals on beer and a couple food items.  I used to get the twisted breadsticks, but for some reason they took them off the menu.  Don't worry, if you ask for them, they'll make 'em.  :)\n\nService is great here....attentive and quick for how busy it usually is around 5pm.  Oh yes, and single ladies should definitely be here for happy hour - lots of men!  Probably married men let out for a few hours on a weekend....but men nonetheless!  And for the fellas, there are a lot of good looking waitresses....very cute.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Y1Q89zYXcz0mtzQTb-wcHA", "review_id": "9xgPjcPuanjpCCRcJF_vCw", "text": "I like this place. I don't get there often, but it's a nice place to hangout to watch sports.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gTCM7qlVrwdml-hFB6aJqQ", "review_id": "6Wbpg-HD7cJ2e71cwvGAlg", "text": "Last night was my first time at Majerle's and it will probably be my last. It is just your typical sports bar, nothing special.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "HOleI3jz1MLNUJ6cc1x0Pw", "review_id": "Brq7olx6X8-x3cP0J5Xx1w", "text": "My pub crawl compadres and I stopped at Majerle's after having a brief but terrible experience at Networks. I was definitely impressed by the modern stylings and decor. To give Majerle's some credit, they did actually honor their agreement to participate in the pub crawl, offering a drink special, but it turns out that the disgustingly sweet $3 Stoli strawberry lemonades were available to everyone. There were also no food samples. Why did we buy pub crawl wristbands again? \n\nWe attempted to make up for the slowly-worsening pub crawl experience by ordering vodka shots. There was some miscommunication between the bartenders because when the girl we ordered them from disappeared and another bartender approached us to ask if we needed help, we somehow ended up with two rounds of shots. Naturally, we didn't want to pay for both, a statement that got us quite a bit of attitude from the bartenders. The mistake wasn't entirely their fault (we could have been clearer, I supposed), but I could have done without the 'tude, especially since you can just pour vodka back into a bottle. No harm, no foul, right?\n\nAnyway, I wouldn't refuse to come back to Majerle's before or after a game, but I definitely wouldn't choose over 15-20 other places in a 5-mile radius that have great food, cheaper drinks, and friendlier service.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "fev0iI-XDrteD4SYRKjiUw", "review_id": "8BugVEYlfYOiVFeBSTpUhw", "text": "One of the more iconic sports bars in Phoenix is Majerles. Named for and run by Dan Majerles of the Phoenix Suns, this bar sits just one block away from the arena and tends to host some of the rowdier crowds during the Suns games. Majerles is consistently ranked one of the top sports bars in the country by Sports Illustrated. This accolade is well deserved.\n\nMajerles is small but laid out well with the bar in the center with smaller high-tops encircling it with booths along the outer wall. This system works well for the different types of crowds that come into Majerles. There is also outdoor seating and usually a scantily-clad hostess standing with them.\n\nNothing special about the menu but everything is good. The Chicago burger, with its blue cheese, is a personal favorite. The bar features the usual selection of domestics and imports as well as specialty liquor.\n\nThis is not really a kid-friendly environment but there is nothing to suggest they shouldn't attend. Because the bar is more intertwined with the restaurant and the waitresses are usually minimally dressed, Cooper's Town might make a better impression on the younger ones. The food is better there too.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "1kED3-g-gqnc4JgHe89Xqw", "review_id": "O04cCyiFvP6Y3--qKCC1QQ", "text": "Majerle's gets 4 stars from me for 1 reason and 1 reason only.  Hip hop karaoke on Tuesday nights!!!\n\nThat's right, you heard me, Hip Hop Karaoke.  It was awesome.  Walked in with a big group after the Suns game, and it was packed.  Even so, the hostesses went out of their way to find a bunch of open tables and pushed them together for us.\n\nService wasn't nearly as quick as I'd like, but I try to be realistic.  When you're in a crowded sports bar right after a local sporting event, it's gonna take a few minutes to get your drinks, and I'm cool with that.\n\nAfter people had a couple of drinks and loosened up, the karaoke lineup was classic!!  It started off with a tiny girl singing Gin and Juice by Snoop Dogg.  Then came the Beastie Boys and Salt N Pepa.  And that was enough, I was hooked!\n\nIn the business of full disclosure, I don't think it's advertised as Hip Hop Karaoke, I think it's just referred to as karaoke.  That's just what it's become known as between me and my friends because that's all we've ever heard/sang there.  Which is awesome if you've never experienced it.\n\nDan Majerle and a few of the Suns rolled there after the game too which was kind of cool, added another fun dynamic to the drunken sing a long.\n\nDidn't have a bite of food so I can't comment on that.  But I did have a hell of a time and next time I can stay out late on a Tuesday (not nearly as often as I'd like) I will definitely be back!!", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "rV-B4sIzTbnvsYZZi2Nyrw", "review_id": "-AbTTYr_HDiZlm_6IZp06g", "text": "I really want to love this place, but I can't. The fries are great, the servers attractive and the food gets there fast, but the entrees aren't that great, bottle beer is $4 (that much for a miller lite at a sports bar? really?) and the servers, for whatever stupid, dumbass reason, refuse to split checks.\n\nThis does nothing but piss me off. I've never understood this practice. First of all, you're a sports bar. People genuinely come into sports bars in groups. We all ordered food, we all ordered drinks and it took nearly 25 minutes to figure out our goddamn bill at the end.\n\nAttention restaurant owners: MOST OF US DON'T CARRY CASH ANYMORE. Get with it and start splitting checks or train your servers to do that with large groups. There is no reason to make things more difficult for customers and servers will get better tips.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 8, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "dT_jYtnLA7NMMeCN5Hls0Q", "text": "$8 for a well vodka/tonic at Majerle's? Are you serious? \n\nI haven't paid that much for a well drink except for fancy resorts and pricey bars in LA or NYC.  That drink and a tall Blue Moon last night came out to a ludicrous $16 before tip. Perhaps this is special highway robbery pricing for unsuspecting NBA All Star visitors?!\n\nTVs are awkwardly placed, but the exposed brick lends a time-worn atmosphere to this cozy sports bar.  $16 just isn't worth it though. Too many other bars in the vicinity to waste your time.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "66tWp8ThwPATFUxYNPyYLw", "review_id": "AF_zKhFM1Vbi2NN6m3TxAA", "text": "Are you a douche bag?  Do you have more money than sense?  Does it make you all warm and fuzzy to way overpay for a mediocre drink?  If so, Majerle's is the place for you!  \n\nPersonally, I never cared for the \"owner\" when he was with the Suns, and this establishment has done nothing to change that opinion.  The food is bland at best, but for the prices it should have a little flavor.  I'm not sure what criteria the staff uses when deciding who to grace with their presence, but the female servers sure weren't responding to me (a woman) even when I held out a $20.00 - my 6'3\" friend had much better luck, he was the one that had to order my drink.  \n\nI'm disappointed, this is such an easy place to hit on a light rail pub crawl or before or after a game or concert, but I just don't think I can bring myself to go back willingly.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "btfv0CFoDX6vJCPms6-Irg", "review_id": "pwFIAhf8RU0yaAoHFKqHkg", "text": "Majerle's serves a wicked reuben: that melted swiss, sauerkraut, and thinly sliced corned beef gets you to that point where you food coma out after your lunch break and make for a very unproductive end of the workday in downtown Phoenix.  Go Warriors!!!", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YIjGrzJRQVpoZNl1rGXQ9A", "review_id": "maEMhltufYX5eo9zngm5pA", "text": "Dropped in late Sunday afternoon after shooting photos for a few hours. Was tired and welcomed warmly by Arthur behind the bar. He introduced himself and shook both and my photo buddies hand. \n\nWhile I had only a Coke it was refreshed with a new one when I got to about 1/2 way. My buddy ended up ordering two club sandwiches and judging by the fact that a) he ordered two and b) the plate looked mighty clean they were pretty darn yummy. \n\nI've been the Majerle's before this visit was very nice and I would definitely come back...will come back this time with an appetite.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UL9chyH0a4Pj8J_9M6WSpA", "review_id": "ibKz70HDZ9qZIE9ahAke0A", "text": "I took my two children here after going to the museum on a Saturday afternoon.  I ordered a fruit plate to start with and then we were going to share a hamburger.  She asked how I'd like it cooked and I said \"medium\".  \n\nWhen my fruit plate was dropped off by another person, no silverware or napkins were left.  We started eating the fruit with our fingers.  The waitress walked by and saw us.  I assumed she was going to get silverware.  But then I didn't see her again until she brought the hamburger.  There were so many things wrong at this time.  First, the fact that I had to ask for silverware and napkins in a restaurant is absurd.  Especially seeing that I have 2 children under the age of 4.  I obviuosly need napkins!  But the hamburger was WELL done and absolutely tasteless.  There was nothing on it.  I had to ask for mustard.  When I ordered the hamburger I told her it was for us 3 to split.  She just brought over the hamburger on one plate with no extras.  I had to cut the hamburger into pieces and tear one of our drink napkins to put the burgers on for my kids.\nAt this point I was so annoyed and tired and wanted to leave.  I asked for the check when she finally walked by a few minutes later (she never came by to ask how anything was).  I didn't even want to bother complaining and waiting to get more food.  After a long day, I just wanted to leave.  But I would never come back again.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L3nyH2yeJRNahm0xepL1yQ", "review_id": "15_ah8EQ8uk8NKc7bPVpCg", "text": "Typical sports bar, nothing special here.  Good thing I don't drink, especially after reading some of the reviews.\n\nWe started with TENDERLOIN SLIDERS (thinly sliced Filet Mignon served as a slider, not bad).\n\nI had PETIE'S CROISSANT (A typical croissant sandwich with turkey).  It was good, but nothing special.  \n\nOverall, I wouldn't mind coming back for lunch, but I wouldn't ever go out of my way for it though.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XgIhw-aWaq_Fx3ZVQGjnuA", "review_id": "pos-HAnWITIGxIddNgsttQ", "text": "I did not expect to like this place as much as I did!  It was a real treat with good food and a nice atmosphere!\n\nMy son had the kids menu chicken fingers, and they were HUGE!  Three large pieces of chicken and fries, and he was happy.  They were perfectly cooked, not like typical kids fare.\n\nI had a gourmet cheeseburger and it really was good.  Prices were reasonable, and service was spot on.  I would go back in a heartbeat when downtown.\n\nEnjoy!", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xdl61MWMguYRSunH8CniQw", "review_id": "abjHBU62N4HYvQAjXuQIrw", "text": "I always have a good time at Majerle's. The food is consistently good and service hasn't failed me yet. Most recently i've tried the Rojo Diablo sandwich (chicken breast fried & dipped in wing sauce of choice) with medium buffalo sauce... Yum! Nice and spicy but not torturous. Their crispy fries were good dipped in the extra sauce i got on the side too!  =)   My friends had some of the other sandwiches and the Asian Chicken salad. I got to try the salad and i may get that next time i'm there. The Asian dressing (sesame ginger) is really tasty! If you happen to be there on a day when they have Tortilla Soup, i'd recommend giving it a try too.\nDrinking here can get pricey; i usually only drink here during happy hour when things are cheap.  They have a bunch of tv's and offer specials during MNF too.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q0KigjVBtb6dfRjX3QJbsQ", "review_id": "CsVlZilTQRPsi8xxWTmchg", "text": "I had to ask how to pronounce the name. It's pronounced \"marleys\". Like an idiot, I was calling it Ma-jer-els. (I knew I was wrong, but still.) Glad I got that straightened out. \n\nIf you've seen any of my other Yelp reviews, you would know that I love old buildings; and I like businesses that reuse old buildings. This one was built in the late 1800s and is one of the oldest still standing in Phoenix. Majerle's has been in the building since 1992, and that is impressive. Let's be honest, downtown Phoenix kinda really sucked in the early 90s. That they have managed to stay open for almost 20 years gets bonus points in my book. \n\nI had the BBQ chicken wrap, some mild wings, and a beer. (Well, I split it with someone, I am watching my figure.) I liked it. I liked it more than I thought I would since it's a sports bar. And it wasn't any more expensive than any other sports bar. I really liked the exposed brick walls that echoed stories from bygone years and sighed in relief that the wrecking ball never came. Thank you to Majerle's for having vision and bringing value to downtown Phoenix.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 11, "useful": 10, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "Lp_Ykqfbv5Q-oyGYlMGJRg", "review_id": "oUs3X1TPqq7UsHaTce4MuA", "text": "So I know Abu J. has given me the advice to stop going out with losers, and I have yet to take him up on his advice, but after my latest outing I think I will have to.  I was hanging out at home when I got the call to hang out with this guy for a low key night.  I had to remind him it was Monday Night Football and the NLDS game of Phillies v. Rockies.  So he suggests we hit up Majerle's, which I'm down for because it means more sport watching and less talking.\n\nSo I find my way down here, and say screw it to paying for parking.  After the whole $20 to park at Westgate, I'm down to take my chances at getting a parking ticket.  It's ridiculous how much the city makes off of parking, parking tickets, and the ever illustrious DUIs.\n\nAnyways, I go into Majerle's, completely ignored by the hostess out front.  Glad to know she's getting paid $8.50 to not talk to anyone and act pretty...  Settle down at the bar and order a Blue Moon, because it's a Monday, it's football, it's baseball, and I'm preparing for another laborious date.\n\nHalfway through my beer my date arrives.  Which wouldn't be cool, but I need to get good and drunk so I deal.  He automatically decides we need to get wings.  Thanks for deciding...because I have no thoughts of my own.  Apparently him being a gentleman meant he would talk shit on the wings I wanted, then reluctantly give in to getting the boneless buffalo wings.  Which are $5 along with four other appetizers during their 4-8 pm happy hour.  Good deal there!\n\nThe wings come out within 15 minutes or so and they look...odd.  It looks like someone sliced tofu and lightly fried them, then dipped them in excessive amounts of sauce.  Definitely not the most appetizing item to look at.  I wished they looked better, because then I wouldn't have the hippie making fun of me the whole time.  They tasted okay, but the look alone was too much of a turn off to enjoy.\n\nThe bartender disappeared after we ordered the wings, so we spent some time waiting for her to discover us again so we could order our entree.  Oh how I wished she had taken our order earlier.  I had to listen to the douche hippie talk smack on the Angels and how people die all the time so Adenhart's death didn't matter.  Yeah...that deserved a total smack in the face.  Or complete beat down.  Don't ever hate of my Angels or commit blasphemy against Adenhart.  I will not stand for that, especially if I've had a few drinks in me.\n\nAnyways, so I eventually order the veggie wrap with chicken and he gets the chicken parmesan.  Not too much time passes, so I could enjoy the flat screens and watch the Dolphins show Mark Sanchez how to play a real football game.  The wrap comes, and it's huge!  I enjoyed the fruit salad of pineapple and grapes.  And the actually spinach tortilla and veggies were good, but the chicken just dragged the wrap down.  It was so bland and tasteless.  I wish I would have just gone pure veggie.\n\nI had a couple rounds of beer after that, just to pass the time until the Dolphins could be declared the official winners.  Conversation came and went with the people at the bar, far more interesting than the person I was with.  The beers came and went, and soon it was time to peace out.  When I saw the tab, I was glad I didn't have to pay.  $60+ to \"enjoy\" conversation with a tool and overpriced food and drinks.  Sometimes it's good to be a girl...", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "GyFmGA5UQZ4pXdx1lUH86g", "review_id": "PZdJ_nswp6AS_yl6eu-4og", "text": "majerle's is our downtown pre-event standby. tuesday night's atmosphere was notably fun - seriously. the staff was all decked out in halloween costumes and the mood was really energetic. it was a nice recovery from the tom's tavern disappointment 30 minutes earlier.\n\nwe shared a pile of wings. he drank beer and i was drinking my new standard, a vodka tonic with 1/2 club soda. an obnoxious drink? sure. but so what? our absolutely awesome server didn't show the slightest bit of annoyance toward me or my drink order.  she was genuinely sweet. i appreciate that. as far as the food and drink, our wings were hot, as requested, slightly breaded, tasty and served quickly. our server was on the ball, bringing a new beer almost immediately after he finished the previous one. awesome! this location is consistently good, quick and friendly. and that makes me happy.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9IDcR7jQ_GdK7RBen2vJnA", "review_id": "2d_WBGl-5ZaHcK6KnARmPA", "text": "Terrible service.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "R_9C88h4i1VNFGWuPPq66A", "text": "We have a group of 6. Everyone got their meals except for me. I wanted to see if the waiter was going back to get my meal, but he never came back. After 5mins, one of my friend had to go to get the waiter. My meal was not put in the system. He never came to apologize. When everyone was more than 1/2 way finished with their meals, out come mine. The Chicken Cordon Blu was good, but the service from the waiter was terrible.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ClItHsk05vOKhg4O3DtMqw", "review_id": "wzty2IcscUi4fugyDX3-2A", "text": "I'm not really fond of writing sub par reviews. I really covet being wowed, I like being pleasantly surprised, and I can have a perfectly merry day with a run of the mill meal. Unfortunately, there are some experiences that don't fit in to any of my \"I will return again and again or at least recommend to friends\" template.\n \n Majerle's is one of those experiences.\n\nI know that I should definitely give this place another try but only because I had such a bad time I think that it must have been entirely abnormal because it would be out of business if it was run this way daily.\n When I arrived on Sunday afternoon (right as the Cardinals game was about to start), there were several content tables already enjoying their beer and bar fare. I must say that the food wasn't terrible. I wouldn't classify it as anything special or something that I would crave on any particular day. But the wings were crisp, the salad was fresh'ish' and the burger was prepared to the temp I ordered. This is where the one star came from. Decent food (good temp, tastes like what it's supposed to, sans hair, ect) deserves some credit.\n \n   If I could give negative stars for service, this would be a -5 Stars type of place. Our server was either hung over or was just entirely uninterested in doing ANYTHING that her job description calls for. She greeted us about ten minutes after we sat down (although it was a Cardinals game day, the bar was probably about half full). She took our drink order and returned with our drinks ages later (well, another almost ten minutes). I was starving and ready to order food but wasn't able to because she slammed the drinks on the table and left again. I flagged down another server and he was so kind as to send ours back. FINALLY I ordered. Again, the food was fine. It wasn't, however, fine enough to cancel out the fact that our appetizer was delivered 20 minutes laster followed IMMEDIATELY by our entree's. Ok. Fine. But, the salad was wrong the first time (Note: When your guests are ordering, it helps to listen to what they actually want. It is NOT a good practice to forget and then just 'guess' what they said). And our server didn't even deliver our food so we couldn't order another drink until we flagged her down again. We ordered another two beers and waited. And waited. And waited. I saw our beers sitting on the bar and our server chatting in the corner to another associate. We couldn't get her attention so my dining companion/boyfriend went to the bar himself to get them. In fact, we didn't see our server again for the rest of the meal. I was so irate at this point that I wanted to leave immediately and spend our Sunday afternoon football watching/beer drinking pennies elsewhere. I flagged down the same server I asked to find my server the first time and had him do my bidding again (he seemed to be working, why couldn't I have sat in HIS section?) She came over, mumbled some apology about having to get our own beers and dropped our check. \n  Bright points: They have a great tv set up for football watching. Multiple tv's tuned to every single game you could imagine. \nNot so Bright Points: For me, watching football at a sports bar has necessary accoutrements (steady flow of beer, timely delivery of food, ect) to make it enjoyable. This mark was completely missed due entirely to the complete disregard our server had for her job. Or her guests.\nDownright Dim points: Well, this review pretty much sums it up.\n If I'm in the area and kind of desperate, perhaps I'll try it again. Probably Not.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vz05hlteS6XvnczIInsnqw", "review_id": "eAFFKy_uyXeYPoGsiZiJWA", "text": "This is a great place for out-of-towners to catch their sports teams in action. Bar selection was great. Friendly servers are all attentive and very good for menu recommendations. Thoroughly enjoyed myself, even though my team winning that night probably helped my mood. :-)", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1ZFqBoIJLLxx54XS2C09XQ", "review_id": "nwkGVaufIPGqwN80yq8_tA", "text": "Your standard sports bar fare, reasonably priced and served with a smile.  Good for a beer and a sandwich while watching a game.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Hd8PWEpsPNs8BIxtM4GTZg", "review_id": "dnVPV-p14zrTOvz-8is7Ig", "text": "I stopped into the downtown location of Majerle's while in Phoenix on business.  The food was good but nothing to write home to mom about as it was just your typical bar grub.  However, the joint was clean, the beer was cold and the wait staff was friendly and hot...this place is A-OK with me lol", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oyd0PgqeAJt6ucRdyfUL1Q", "review_id": "9DrO32GeXhgpyJNCiNdFKg", "text": "I was a frequent visitor at Marjele's when I interned for the Phoenix Suns last season. It is a frequent stop for Suns employees...when we decide we can afford it or are celebrating someone's birthday. Thanks to Mr. Majerle we get a 10% discount that you can't complain about and if you ask the employees nicely, get a frequent meal club card thingy so you can at least get a free meal every once in awhile.\n\nI admit the food is pretty bland, but it gets the job done when it comes to having only an hour-ish lunch break. I always end up getting the Amundson Chicken Sandwich or the Chicken Ceasar Wrap...mostly so I can eat those crunchy delicious fries (similar to Yard House fries if you've had those). \n\nThe service is hit or miss...but that's ok. It's what you have to expect and just deal with it. \n\nIt's always fun for us huge Suns fans to stop in there before or after the games to see some players and coaches, watch some ESPN, and have a great time.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ceKoQX0_IJZ6Lr9-9LGcbA", "review_id": "IbhhDt9XZQi_-XSzyk3UIw", "text": "\"Thunder Dan\" lives on in Downtown Phoenix!  \n\nThis is a very good choice if you're looking for a cool sports bar atmosphere before/during/or after a Suns/Dbacks game while in downtown.  The ambiance is great being dimmly lit, having exposed bricks, newer newer flat screens tv's and surround sound that really makes you feel apart of the game.  \n\nI'm only commenting this place as a bar and not on its food.  I don't think this would be in my top twenty of choices to eat at with so many other great dining choices nearby.  Only come here for the scene and the drinks, you really can't go wrong with that at Majerle's!", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AirVzN1BVQBmq5zY0YMNYQ", "review_id": "K38hTr_F0HENaZk5Frp5wQ", "text": "A coworker and I were ignored by the staff and I haven't been back. There were no other customers in the bar, only the bartender and we could see other servers in the back walking around. It's not like they were busy. After sitting there for a few minutes, someone came by to give us waters. By the time our water was gone, we still had not seen our sever again to order. We just left and went to Hard Rock Cafe.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3JNamCLvTdonVdwLXzcj_g", "review_id": "TjTyEgDKqzK6SWLkr_VaYQ", "text": "The food is overpriced and so are the drinks. The atmosphere is not casual and the place is not very inviting. The hostess was not friendly and neither was the staff inside. I did not enjoy coming to this place and I don't think I'll be returning.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "xiJtOY01ROyp7S0UElOmpQ", "review_id": "U-nu4SpgC6PxIiAKj3rh7Q", "text": "02.07.10\n\nGreat place to catch the big game.  TV screens everywhere, projector screen on blast.  Surround sound.\n\nBeer isn't cheap, but the wings are on special during football [http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/kHpXJ2vciumu2KhNHg0hYA?select=8PgwEaa1nqdCt9c0zP3tBQ]!", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "-tjest9KLtzl_7iselznuw", "review_id": "Y58YzgMxrSuqhIvBBQ8McA", "text": "\"Hey Dan! How's it going?\" \n\"It's going good! You?\"\n\"I'm great! Good game last night.\"\n\"Thanks man!\"\n\nThis is the conversation I had with Dan Majerle the last time I was there. There's NOT a better sportsbar downtown the Majerle's. Great beer selection, great food, great location, and if your luckey you can talk to Dan freaking Majerle! That guy drains 3's and half court shots like a stripper uses her pole. Majerle's is a MUST on game day. Before, after, or both.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gp0olr_CLDOFC4NYn0h9gA", "review_id": "uWP0Nza09IGXzc0hg8dLgA", "text": "ever been to dick's last resort? you know, the restaurant we're the servers are intentionally angry and mean because its funny (kinda) and its the theme? well, this should be majerles theme cuz the service is horrid, horrid, horrid. ive never had even mediocre service there. in fact, most of their \"servers\" seem to lack a pulse...something that should be manditory for the position. how these people survive on tips is beyond me...americans are just generous people i guess.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AeU-pVUrV7Hn5DmVgyA24g", "review_id": "b7FhLaNUTX38PMDiVSiT8w", "text": "Great atmosphere.  Awful food.  Everyone looked like they were working hard to make everyone happy.  Except maybe the cooks.  The food was gross.  Good Ranch dressing and fries though.  Thank goodness.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zfxDfvZrFzc8a_YA6ffvlA", "review_id": "VMjLt5wuBdxSOTnb1k7-Zg", "text": "The last time I was in Phoenix I had a business dinner here and ordered their wings and then some special meal (included salad, chicken and something else).  The place was empty and the waitress was actually bothered we had chosen to eat dinner in her section.  To make a long story short - I got sick that night with some type of food poisoning and spent the next 12 hours trying to sleep between throwing up and running a fever.  Will definitely never go back.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2qgjgzarF6jvIkpprvF9pg", "review_id": "2OEG58_XU60XXix3YaXfKQ", "text": "Good chill spot after a game. Old school music videos in the background where it makes you reminisce of the good old days. Crowd vary in age and are there for a fun time. Drinks are cheap.\n\nHere's the downfall. Food didn't look appetizing. Generic food that looks as if it came from a frozen box and was heated in a microwave. Wouldn't be surprised. I would stay away from there drink specials. It may be cheap but thats because there's no alcohol! My friend ordered a blue hurricane for $4 but asked for a shot for it since there was no hint of alcohol whatsoever. With the shot it came out to $12. So much for drink specials. They ordered another drink special in hopes it would be better. Fail. Sad to say but they returned it. Stick with beer. You can't go wrong with the flavor and amount of alcohol in it", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "khPlizt3ava1xkbtAxHQnw", "review_id": "uRv2LpT9nK1R-yLjmS7k8g", "text": "This place is awesome! Great atmosphere, cheap prices on drinks and food, and really tasty bar food. The cotton club room is the best!", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8hrQV1PDeXhkw3jjpJ_gjA", "review_id": "QssDqs4noVS2YRm3aBRTxg", "text": "Ridiculous expensive drink prices...$16 for a double tall vodka soda. The manager is an A$$. Flip side...cute cocktail waitresses.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Oh6Dd5mQ9A9vBKVvgbl1xQ", "review_id": "3IntE4NdRd4caAgtmwnKSQ", "text": "Every sports town should have a bar like this (just outside the arena). It's the first stop for conventioneers wandering into town (for a drink, post show). This ain't the place if you're looking for a quiet spot.. However, if you're looking for a lively and well furnished sports-bar, with attractive waitstaff, this place is great. The back room has huge leather booths. The outdoor seating is nice too--it can get a little wild after the events let loose.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N12QWiuV3Mfru3f8uPCY_g", "review_id": "NN4jPWuwwpmJ22x_MjPYdg", "text": "I was very excited to try Majerle's several years ago.  I am a huge Suns fan, and we usually eat dinner near the arena before games.   Needless to say I was so disappointed. The food was not great and while we were eating a HUGE roach went crawling up the brick wall next to our table.  I couldn't finish my dinner and I hightailed it outa there!!! Never ever been back!!!", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jLjBtvsSbwjFxv_GPW2ZIA", "review_id": "30xZnPd8mcv21-L-Z6Hjog", "text": "They did have unique items to Majerle's, but for the most part typical sports bar grub. The service was outstanding!! The best I have had ina long time.... Well worth the visit...", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mqELWLgzXtcQDCxY60Xkyg", "review_id": "d0TKCKBO2Z52XZemFYtHdg", "text": "I have to give this place 5 stars. Yes, 5 stars! I am not a big fan of watching sports on TV since I love the joy of being at the game, however the energy at this location is better than attending a sporting event. The food is great. I mean \"GREAT\". I have enjoyed everything on the menu I have tasted so far. There is something on the menu for everyone and any type of dietary need. My favorites are the Boneless Wings, Chicken Strips (real white meat), and the Taco Salad. I am surprised the French Fries have not put McDonalds out of business. They are addicting. To top it off the they have top notch service. I have never had a problem, compliant or been disappointed. You can tell the employees love the place that they work out and enjoy to serve the patrons.\n\nMy office has had several private parties at this location. They have two areas where you can throw parties. My favorite is the Cotton Room. It is a private room that is very hip, urban, all white with glass mirrors surrounding the room. Kinda like a mini retro dance space. It has plush leather white seating, big screen tv's and a private bar. The resturant does catering and take-out.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WPjR6viRLglxD_BMztch2g", "review_id": "VJJlhe6t1yT_1B4dNr9SGw", "text": "2.57/5 just okay, not particularly compelling.\n\nthere aren't many joints in downtown phoenix, popped in here today.\n\nthe food selection looked standard, nothing too appealing. i found it odd/disappointing that they didn't do beer by the pitchers, since a whole group of us came by. \n\nanother off thing was that they were playing these old, weird music videos. but it wasn't even in any kind of cool retro way, they were just random music videos that were competing against various sports channels.\n\nalso. sangria was weak. it was juice.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "xRI2VtyNIlh5S2N1HE68hw", "text": "I went here today for lunch and thought that it was alright. The place is much bigger than it looks from outside and has pretty cool decorations for a sports bar. The food was just alright. We got the gorilla wings with garlic and chili sauce and they were very good. They had a crispy skin and the sauce was mild but tasty. I had the sir charles chicken sandwich and it was really dry. There was too much bread and not much sauce on it. It was a very generic chicken sandwich and I would not order it again. I guess if you are looking for a sports bar, this is alright, but maybe stick to the apps.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kyDg10Hoxz9LdLniTNTIGA", "review_id": "ZcJMgs8v2qnL-p5F8DW6AA", "text": "Normal bar food late night menu. Went there after a basketball game to grab a burger. The atmosphere was nice and the bathrooms are clean. I have had drinks there a couple times too and the small, intimate size always makes the place look full.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Aaafbip-U2aeTXbvinBLiA", "review_id": "iuEEc18hdQzkR8Y0TqpPjA", "text": "I've been at this location since it was opened and I must say this past weekend, I think I experienced the best service!  The Asian Chicken Salad -awesome!  Two people can eat this salad it's so BIG!  I was there twice this weekend, I also had a chicken sandwich which was great and fullfilling.  The waitress remembered what we drank so that was great.  I was with a large group of people and the staff at Majerle's took care of everyone really well.    The Strawberry Fields Salad looks really good as well, yumm!!!", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AeucYo8J-rZjcq09Wuqsjw", "review_id": "THF_kjwu87C6ZCF1zb909g", "text": "Cool joint... \n\nlarge menu : sandwiches, salads, soups, wraps, burgers etc..TV's..alcohol..indoor/outdoor seating..good service. Went during my lunch hour so speediness in the kitchen counts and food came out quickly and was pretty tasty. This place is prob best for lunch and after work drinks/snacks not sure about dinner. Was hard to sit at a bar on my lunch hour and not order a drink..i have decided taking me to a bar on my lunch hour is not such a good idea. Will have to check this place out for an after work drink sometime and see what its like and maybe up my stars on it.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "02mA_muC-5A_Oe_tv8tg0g", "review_id": "4MR6HXH1yT2zcrbYZkV-0Q", "text": "Thought I would try Majerle's Sports Grill for lunch. I haven't been there in about 12 years. I've always liked the atmosphere and it's still nice. Sat at the bar and based on the reviews I've read, I was expecting some great things from the staff. While the service was prompt, it wasn't very friendly. I'm a pretty plain eater, so I had the turkey sandwich, with mayo on the side, The meat was excellent, but the bun was a little disappointing. If I go back, I'll ask for it on white sandwich bread. The prices are a little steep, but with such a location, that's expected (Convention Center across the street and the Suns and Diamondbacks just one block south). For a Monday afternoon, there was quite a crowd there (mostly businessmen and some convention attendees).", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "04xW5mhSBaCzpjbcf2VSZg", "review_id": "mIhIddJCDoarr48pSwdNNA", "text": "This place is definitely a sports bar. Can get pretty crowded before game time as it is a couple of streets from Chase Field (where the Diamondbacks lose...er, play) and America West Arena (or whatever its called this week - where Los Suns play!). The food is pretty good and reasonably priced. \n\nSometimes Dan Majerle, owner and former Suns player, will come through. Its fun to watch him grope the female servers (please tip those girls well!). I'd suggest it for smaller games and for nights when there is no game, too busy on game nights to really enjoy.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K7dhrsAHwSytMxl2rIqEVw", "review_id": "SxzR5t4019x56JisDZulyw", "text": "I liked this place a lot. I came in after a game and sat for a while having a few beers waiting for a friend to show up.  I had a really good Reuben sandwich.  The crowd was pretty friendly   Nice kinda upscale restaurant / sports bar.  Not sure how many more times I will be back in Phoenix Az but if I do, I would check this out again.  Really close to the sports arena as well.  Big plus.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "kGgAARL2UmvCcTRfiscjug", "review_id": "fZIKNRMfZ86yrmwWYuib-Q", "text": "Wow, what a disappointment!  I was not impressed with this place.  It was the night of the NCAA BB Finals and the front bar was too packed.  We went to the the back room and small patio area to join some friends who were part of a large party.  \n\nThere was hardly any room back there either and the server ignored us for most of the night.  We had to serve ourselves by going into the bar.  We also had to bus our own tables because nobody came out to clean up.  Also, the back room was very muggy and humid....this can't be the first time they've done large parties, right?!\n\nLike I said, I expected more out of this place and left disappointed.\n\nReturn Factor - 10%", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eIv0Dt6yUxSJmZwL3JLSBg", "review_id": "8FMZx-hIOnwcsVuq0EV2Dg", "text": "I have gone here a couple of times for a pregame to events at US Airways Center.  This time was no exception. \n\nI would describe the place as a upscale sports bar.  The service was great, I always had something to drink and the food has always been tasty.\n\nI had the Buffalo chicken wrap with French fries. I would definitely order this again! It was absolutely delicious!!  I also had a spicy bloody mary which was standard, as well as some mimosas.  The mimosas were delicious and came with a mini bottle of champagne in its own little \"ice bucket\".  Which was just one part of an ice shaker with the mini bottle nestled inside, but it was genius :)\n\nThe happy hour looked nice but was not valid during event nights, which was disappointing.  I will definitely visit again :)", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wc-_PKXchSrQOUHpXf6GsQ", "review_id": "XJ7NPkiR52sa8OzbStTfNw", "text": "Not bad. Came here for happy hour before the Dbacks game, where Majerle's is ideally situated a few blocks away. Got wicked strong margaritas and some decent, although not memorable appetizers, all at a very reasonable price. Beer menu was slightly lacking in my opinion. Service was attentive and friendly too, and good outdoor seating.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K5oJ9aQth_Ltg3Awgjy-wA", "review_id": "A5XKjqMQ7TQQ6uCZmkkqoQ", "text": "I enjoy going to any Marjele's. They have good drinks as well as good food which is something you can't say about every bar.\n\nThey also have various locations so if this Marjele's doesn't suit your taste, another might will. This Marjele's is smaller so if you don't want to be bombarded by an obnoxious crowded bar where you can barely move around then this must be your lucky day!\n\nIf you come for happy hour be prepared to pay for parking unless you're coming by another means or you know a secret free spot before the meters are free.\n\nI always enjoy the music at Marjele's and of course whatever game is on.  Marjele's has a nice vibe so if you haven't been or  you're looking for your next bar, you should definitely give Marjele's a shot ;)", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0N0ngSQ8Njxfuvdxm1RpFA", "review_id": "vXjuFx_as_BApXWsLV8sUA", "text": "We visited Majerle's to kill some traffic time leaving downtown. I came with no expectations and only wanted a drink and some downtime to cap off the evening. Well, this was accomplished! And well might I add. \n\nWe sat at the bar, were greeted prompty and served politely. Both bartenders were personable and efficient. The crowd around seemed upbeat, business casual and relaxed. Decent, though not overly crowded scene for a Saturday night. \n\nThe menu looked diverse and varied drinks available. Decor was clean, modern, and comforting. Prices were on par for the area and venue. \n\nReally not a ton I can comment on as it was one drink (It really was, too!). No, not \"two\", TOO! \n\nSeems like a nice place to relax when downtown. Would I drive here just for Majerle's? Nope. Would I pop in if downtown wanting a drink or some food? For sure.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rgqbKdwBtkVogFnXzH0KKA", "review_id": "P7ohOs491fA7AWWyWSX1wA", "text": "We went here yesterday before the baseball game for lunch. I had a bacon burger, my mom had a french dip, my step dad a reuben and my daughter a cheese crisp. I also substituted my fries for cheese fries. \n\nPositive: the bacon on my burger was AMAZING!!!, the fries were crisp fresh hot and they gave you a lot of them, the staff was super nice, we could sit where ever we wanted (but there wasn't many people there yet), they had a good variety of things on their menu and drink menu, they had pretty good drinks specials. the au jus for the french dip was tasty, my step dad recommends the reuben and my mom agreed (I didn't taste it because I dont eat sauerkraut) \n\nNegative: the cheese fries stunk... I think it was the cheese they used (a kind of cheddar) but I wished I had just got regular fries after they came, the cheese crisp was over cooked and cold, my mom did not like the sandwich part of her french dip (just too boring and she even added mushrooms and onions), and the prices were well kind of over priced (I didn't think my burger was worth 9 bucks) \n\nIt was good, but I think I would only go back to drink alcohol.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KPX2X5WMXfmX2N4Yk0J6Jw", "review_id": "4leGaLbDFbVG9DUPaANSGg", "text": "Just a few blocks from Chase field & US airway arena. Great beer selections and specials. I recommend the chicken wings.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xlhOYJz88hseqBnygHVz6g", "review_id": "ukYUr6yWbs89Mx5itoMiyg", "text": "I go to Majerle's when I have an event downtown or waiting for a concert to start at US Airways. The martini selection is great! The cucumber martini is so refreshing. It's not on the menu, but if you ask, they will make it for you. They also have daily drink specials. Last time I went, it was $4 long islands. What a deal! \n\nThe best appetizer is the buffalo shrimp. The shrimp are butterflied, slightly breaded and fried. The crunch on the shrimp is amazing. And then they are coated with just the right amount of buffalo sauce. The only downside is that you only get about 6 to an order. The loaded potato skins are very good also.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "DZZPg9VBgaR5CQvkNcRPEw", "text": "One afternoon, as the All Stars were about to take to Chase Field and play America's favorite pastime, we stopped into Marjele's for a bite to eat. First of all, it was July and for people like us who live in Arizona, the heat is here to stay and we learn to deal with it. However, for visitors from all around, the 110 degree weather means that they will not eat outside. So we had the choice to wait for an indoor table or take the patio seating that had immediate seating -- and I mean, every seat was available on the patio. The hostess looked at us like we were crazy as we took the patio and we proceeded to order food. Now, contrary to common belief, just because a sports bar is named after an athlete, doesn't mean that athlete frequents there every day. But on this particular day, Dan Marjele happened to walk into Marjeles. The irony cracked us up because we knew that the out of towners probably assumed this is a regular occurrence. And hey, maybe it is! \n\nAnyway, this is the perfect bar to grab a quick and decent bite to eat before a sporting event downtown. The buffalo chicken is delicious, as is the Chicken Teriyaki sandwich and any other wrap on the menu. It's one or two notches above generic bar food and the drinks also flow nicely. They have plenty of TVs inside so even if you don't go to the game, it's still a fun atmosphere to sit and watch the game on the TV. \n\nI wouldn't drive to Downtown Phoenix just to visit Marjeles, but this is definitely one of my choices when I'm looking for a sports bar before or after the game in Downtown Phoenix.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gg_OKjOAl_vVmdh5ZETuiw", "review_id": "U12XUsubcIk2P3t-4MOrNQ", "text": "Good food.  I had the Rojo Diablo chicken sandwich.  The wing sauce has a good kick.  The fries left some to be desired.  They're the smaller cut variety like those served at Steak and Shake.  On the side I was given a small cup of ranch.  Even that was good.  Not cheap watery stuff like I've been served at other places.\n\nOne pitfall to my visit was service.  It was slow despite an abundance of waitress' and not many customers.  It was Sunday morning prior to kickoff and the place was just beginning to fill up.  To make matters worse a different waitress assisted every step of the way: one took my order, one brought the food, another went for my refills.  My friend had to ask two different girls for our check.\n\nHad I not been occupied with a game I would have been annoyed at the service quality and wait.  \n\nMajerle's should also take a look at their satellite boxes.  Two or three of their screens were frozen.  Not a good thing to have happen when folks come in to watch games.  One tv was frozen the entire duration of our stay.  Other places I've been to are always on top of malfunctions.  If you can't get one game to come in then change it to another.\n\nGo for the food, not to watch games.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sKDdRw12V2dDLT2phv3cWQ", "review_id": "dgRZ3AL6FIW4guYKvCqObg", "text": "Stopped in for happy hour and had a couple beers and gorilla wings.  Pros: the wings were big and delicious, and they have a decent beer selection (domestics, Guiness, Four Peaks) Cons: Its a little bit cramped", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mTzkpoLsDwjVHYr-L7B9SQ", "review_id": "Mxhja9SDmr9OUn6APjhFYQ", "text": "Great service & yummy food. Enjoyed watching the game while there. Fun atmosphere!", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qsyO7LAgVVFoLhxkdBwzGg", "review_id": "TtoBqssUn9Zbjy9gthFyqQ", "text": "my wife and i went there last month, to have drinks, eat, and watch ufc. the food was great. drinks are good. the prices were a tad higher but nothing that bad.  great place to watch ufc or football. we went there for ufc and the asu vs au game was that night.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IkOaRADjz1YxUXpe7BNf4A", "review_id": "SgWmMIAra9D2yvU_fofQpw", "text": "Hamburger bun too big and should be toasted. Meat patty too big for bun and not enough flavor.   Fun and great service", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "lmiDCrmas8TxRsbIGZX9Pg", "review_id": "iGCTa9AfKBqHAzTG12iX2Q", "text": "Awesome sports bar- and this coming from a girl who doesn't even like sports! Came here before a D-back game, and on a couple of Pub Crawls. Each time, the place was packed, yet each time, still got excellent service. Very friendly waitress and bartenders. Drinks came fast and good times were had. Decent menu, similar to other sports bars, lots of burgers and wings. Great choice when your downtown.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mR7LQurf_awsKqDK46NRew", "review_id": "-lWaTPAXCLfRO3Z9R0akiw", "text": "Fun to hangout here during Sunday football! Also fun place to watch baseball games on TV. It can get pretty busy before the PHX teams have home games, but other than that it's pretty decent. They have great specials on Sunday morning/afternoons on beer, Bloody Marys and Mimosas. Sandwiches are great. If you haven't tried the Traverse City wings you haven't LIVED! Service is decent, not the best downtown, but certainly not the worst. I find if you sit at the bar you'll get more attention than at a table when it gets busy.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UJYQSOgnkvDcsEWJpn3oIw", "review_id": "h90wPA5YjB_p2vOFVQAl5A", "text": "Been there several times over the years, but this past weekend the service was AWEFUL!  I would think a place like this would be used to busy crowds.  The food is great, but the service (wait staff) need more help!", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XGPolp_moH4BHg09nsY-3A", "review_id": "rD1ukWUYhDvYpI7DeSlQqg", "text": "yum yum yum burger.... enough said!", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pFdYp4jwf7T8B3ZhLDn0LQ", "review_id": "oJSbQPRHiwTCfCWIUfK5TQ", "text": "Good place to just chill.  Love the patio!\n\nBuffalo wings = super spicy.  Not pleasant when you have to regurgitate it at the end of the night due to massive consumption of alcohol all weekend long.\nAsian Chicken Salad, to hold us girls over.  The plate was huge and fed 6 mouths successfully.\nDrinks are average in price.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b1k4tWoA_ISD7wqu82l8rA", "review_id": "zRvnld1QYBXvd-6MtIL_Ag", "text": "Ahhhhhh.  This place was a bright spot in the somewhat shitty ass time I had finding a good place to grab a drink, watch some sports and eat some good food.  This place had all three, not to mention a COMPETENT staff who actually believe the customer is right.  Go figure.  \n\nI stop in across from the conference which had wrapped up earlier.  I ask about drink specials.  The bartender apologized, since she had forgotten what it was, but within a minute she told me it was strawberry vodka lemonade.  Well, that sounds fantastic.  So I had that and a strawberry fields salad, which was this glorious field of greens with strawberries, feta and walnuts, with a strawberry vinaigrette.  Oh, hell yes.  This is what mama needed.\n\nThey also understand that hey, we're like five feet away from the local sports arenas, and we're named after a local sports god, let's get some good shit up!  And lo and behold the Rangers playoff game was on.  Well all righty.  No one was moving me at that point.  I also got to try their cheese fries.  It's real cheese, but the fries were just ok.  They were the super skinny fries but the flavoring was good.  \n\nAfter the shitty time I had with food in this region, this place was awesome and I would just go back SPECIFICALLY for the salad, that's how good it was.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "c8OVugJE4n82_iV7j_ODNg", "review_id": "XSfQ9H732L-Xg42vUEYvfg", "text": "This place gets packed for lunch! The menu is extensive and moderately priced. My friend and I both had turkey burgers and both of us were really pleased! I recommend the green chile burger :-). Delish. The fries were great- skinny, shoestring fries. \n\nI only gave this 3 stars because it is your typical sports bar- lots of TVs, nothing special. But the food is great. I would be a repeat customer of I lived in Phoenix!", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S3Mu8tTBib4KxrxGob5icQ", "review_id": "8BqFOKqO8tpzdG-4udmJhA", "text": "Very good food and nice atmosphere. I tried the tenderloin sliders and they were fantastic. My daughter had the kids meal of chicken and fries and she loved the flavor. We also ordered dessert of the chocolate eruption which had cheesecake bites in it. That was worth the calories. :D\n\nThe only downside is when it got busier we were a bit ignored by our waitress. Took several tries to get her to come over. Other than that, the entire meal and service was  good.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Iq4beW4vsrvYk2lqKpimtQ", "review_id": "1z6AcWmWr9gq1MsEI_PXdA", "text": "Typical sports bar, other then being owned by Dan Majerle. Nice location, right on the metro rail.  Bit on the pricy side.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hGu-yHlbpo-H8Y2VMy5dcg", "review_id": "xYGUzTaU_tWS7U1q0G7IJQ", "text": "Always have a great time here.. attentive staff. Good drinks and fun. Nothing else is necessary", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KqzW7yHnahJs2URPn3AWPw", "review_id": "lC-i11xBJTxkPoN6JNGuxg", "text": "As soon as the hostess saw us coming , she kindly opened the door for me & my wife! That was a great touch. \nAlso, our server was very nice and friendly. Overall all the service we recieved was top class and really had a family feel to it. You can tell the staff is kept happy and thats important and good to see.\n\nThe food was great! Good sized salads and the tenderloin sliders appetizer is seriously the best thing ever! I love going to a bar and grabbing some filet sliders w/ garlic aioli and au jus sauce with a beer!\n\nEverything was good. Water kept full. Clean bathrooms. \n\nOverall very happy we decided to eat there and will be back whenever we are in the state of AZ again.\n( CT residents)\n\nA+++++", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ibylT1jObEe-j9XG8dHtyQ", "review_id": "Qr6LxQugUkp3VFgdtdVSFw", "text": "YUMMY! I came here with a group of girl friends, with the recommendation from one of the workers at the hotel we were staying at, and I am really glad we listened. We went in on a Tuesday night and the place was packed, luckily we were able to get the last available table for six.\n\nThere are televisions everywhere, and loud music playing, we couldn't even hear ourselves talk! It was a fun environment, and the food is delicious. Everyone loved what they ordered. I had the teriyaki chicken sandwich with fries, so good! Apparently some dishes were featured on Food Network :)\n\nIf I ever had to go back to Phoenix, I would definitely make a stop here!\n\n-R", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "1N1IZp-2SGwuxusZW6I8GQ", "text": "Well I am grateful for Marjeles not only on game days but on Sundays as well! I will be so happy when Downtown Phoenix starts thriving to the point that restaurants decide to open their doors on Sundays (most don't). However, until that hopeful day comes, I will rely on Marjele's to feed me since they are one of the few restaurants who stay open on Sundays. Mareje's provides solid food. Food that you will know what you're getting yourself into before you get there. They also have several TVs and always provide quick and friendly service.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SMeQwT7awoyAO9I4x39Ztg", "review_id": "CiFqDnA3OOAZ9DyHJasgsw", "text": "Chelsea, Dalia, and Jamie.....All I can say is these three each remembered what I drank the last time I was in the place...To me that speaks volumes more than any killer happy hour special could.  Very tightly run place. Well worth the stop if you happen to be downtown.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IkC2BKzADqgPlvaac5gRHg", "review_id": "l_ebk788HDecd6__CHiJTg", "text": "Ugh - stopped in here before a Diamonbacks game and quickly left after a beer. It's tiny, cramped (but not in a fun, packed house kind of way), and so very dark. It was kind of a mood killer. They do have a patio but didn't have the misters on and weren't serving out there. With all the beautiful weather we get in Arizona, I hate being cooped up in dark small places.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EZEYk3Mf51BtQzPeGE7h7A", "review_id": "qTgvfko7CmEeAdF2qYXFfQ", "text": "PASS...\n\nVery mediocre food when surrounded by a lot of great options.  I can't believe the food network came here?!", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oPwFc3ae4Rh8JT7xfumOVQ", "review_id": "yRziuUtFQPP8yHiAvJ5OdQ", "text": "Was told this is the best place in downtown Phoenix to catch a game. It's not. They play crappy music instead of the sound from games, food is typical sports bar junk, and drinks are expensive. On top of that the crowd is pretty crappy unless you like washed up jocks acting like they own the town. If that's your thing, this is your spot.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gaf4_cxaz2s94qOe7lBA6Q", "review_id": "-7cquUti3-e8MfMXTx-C3g", "text": "Good service and location, food is great too!", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LiNbZqDdHLqueYz4nORWzg", "review_id": "AKr3WdF0WLb7pW21VrI2XQ", "text": "i had a great time here; waitresses/service was good- no complaints! i had a burger which tasted straight from a grill n homemade, wasnt a fan of the stringy fries tho, loud music that might bust ur ears if u heard it long enuf,... thr are lots of tvs to enjoy any game on :) all in all i wud come here another time... too bad i didnt see thunder dan", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sPg1Psg3AixLDYCm3lhRlg", "review_id": "3_mt70tlO9pBvbdUcSD-Nw", "text": "Good place for a beer. Excellent boneless wings.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wNqwKWaRjClmcKsoJJRFow", "review_id": "dmqNzO_D0nUjsiT7VhFNBg", "text": "Not a bad place. Probably one of your better bets if you're meeting someone for lunch(it's down Phoenix after all!) The atmosphere is lively enough with every sporting event showing on the multiple tvs. Service was good, and fast and efficient for the lunch crowd.\n\nThe menu consists of the usual burgers and sandwiches. My chicken sandwich was dry and uninspired. The one thing that stood out was the chunky bleu cheese dressing. If anything I could maybe find myself back here for a couple off beers and some of that bleu cheese with a side of wings.\n\nProbably fun pre or post game. Otherwise, don't see myself coming back.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vJGLLntBmtOBEMtxlpYEmQ", "review_id": "G7nDTqTTQtxN6yLRU_D_ag", "text": "Place got great reviews as a local sports bar so we decided to step in on a trip. Nothing bad, but all in all was just a typical sports bar with barfood. If that's what you're looking for and give it a shot. But if you're looking for a little bit more of a great dining experience I would look somewhere else locally.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "REfQIccdKSVnEPr3Bnucwg", "review_id": "uAnAb1zL7Rjd2qyMrnfWVA", "text": "\"My vodka soda tastes like water. Lame.\" July 5th 2012\n\nYeah, this place was pretty mediocre...which says a lot considering how uninteresting Phoenix is at night.\n\nThe place was packed, the drinks were pricey, and the waitress made sure to let us know after we sat down that we had to go to the bar to order our drinks as she was off duty. And...my vodka soda tasted like water.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 11, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "NvDR3SPVPXrDB_dbKuGoWA", "review_id": "R3ea1lXMSIVApjURqbLC2Q", "text": "I stopped by here for a quick bite before a performance at the Symphony Hall. I had the Potato Skins for $11 with chicken for an additional $2 dollars. The Food was excellent but I thought it was a tad too pricey. The sever was friendly and attentive. I would stop in here for drinks after a game in the future.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 10, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "_uL7OiQSfNsCd60DrAf7qQ", "review_id": "9USkohjLuucsRRLpzcGAIg", "text": "We stopped in for a bit to eat and some sports watching the other night. My boyfriend had never been before and we are close to down town so it seemed a great idea. \n\nPleased we were! First we got a bomb parking spot right out the front door and it wasn't too crowded so we got a nice table and served quickly. They have happyhour until 7pm, which I love! Most place stop at 6, which sucks since most people cant make it anywhere without driving light speed before 6pm after work. So 7pm cut off for HH is a great find! Pass it on!\n\nWe ordered the boneless wings to start with half medium sauce and half of their special TD sauce, I recommend both! TD sauce is similar to Zipps Golden sauce if you know what that is like, but better. Then I got the chicken tacos, very good. Enjoyed them greatly! Exactly what I was looking for, hit the spot! Jon got some kinda spicy pasta, which when it hit the table looked amazing, however big prob, they put mushrooms in it, this isn't listed on the menu and Jon is allergic. They took care of it quickly though, remade his selection sans mushrooms and we found out it was as good as it looked. \n\nVery nice staff, clean inside, fast service, lots of TVs.... and great happyhour specials!", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BOl45bMhk7Vx-KOYaZWSGQ", "review_id": "kZMRo46HkJHJOwObpS3LBg", "text": "Watched Game 1 of the World Series here and had a great time, typical bar food, but excellent service and let us take our time, checked in with us regularly but not too pushy either.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S4y3RDjjVzmi_7mqQZ4Dnw", "review_id": "CWeQC8lkHjYgHYqfKg2jAA", "text": "Majerles will not be on my list of go-to places the next time I am in the Phoenix area.\n\nOrdered a Caesar salad with grilled shrimp and a side of avocado.  I feel like this is one of the few things you really cannot mess up when dining out anywhere, but the plate I had at Majerles was supremely subpar - there weren't many pieces of shrimp on the salad.  It was mostly a big plate of green with a few shrimps and they weren't well-seasoned either.  A few pieces of shrimp were really bland and then some were over-seasoned with whatever spice they threw on there.  The side of avocados was not a pleasant sight, they actually gave it to me on a small plate and the slices were half-browned by the time the plate arrived on the table.  Sure, I occasionally eat partially-browned avocados at home in my own kitchen, but I wouldn't serve it up to someone if I owned my own restaurant!  \n\nThe service was attentive, but not overbearing.  Our server was really nice.  I'd be much more interested exploring the other dining options that are available in the area instead of returning to Majerles next time I'm in Phoenix.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pEVf8GRshP9HUkSpizc9LA", "review_id": "bIyiOjiPAnxHPL_SG-m-Kw", "text": "Great sports bar in downtown Phoenix!  The servers are amazing too!  Great place to have a beer and watch sports on TV.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "llu0xnAghOiQ1y22J-tK1g", "review_id": "FgY_O3aNqfZ5V6oAziuRuA", "text": "It is pretty loud in here, but other than that I like the food. The chicken sandwich and the fries are great.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2coF_DNoF9gAgmB8Pi7Iiw", "review_id": "vv60_Y--GHQUONFBS13gxA", "text": "I went to the Clippers' and Suns' game a few days ago in Phoenix (from California).  Since I am an NBA Lover, especially of the 90's, I had to see Thunder Dan's spot before the game.  I ordered the Sir Charles Chicken Sandwich, named after the Suns' legend...The food was good, just like anything you can get from a sit down restaurant and the service was great.  The waitress Leslie took good care of our group.  She knew we were visiting from California, so had some great recommendations for us.  I would come here again and I suggest you do.  Thunder Dan has a great spot; no wonder this place has been in business since 1992!!!!", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oyvUQOg1clo96UMQisdJ-A", "review_id": "RFfE9jO4VArp_fRk1UWbcA", "text": "Great service..great food...very fast!", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Fz5il511JS0pPxRKIh5Guw", "review_id": "4OWgTbnWeFNUjy7S4jtClQ", "text": "My husband likes Majerle's because it's nostalgic for him.  He grew up when Thunder Dan played for the Suns.  We keep coming here because we like the food and the atmosphere. \n\nYes, it's a sports bar.  If we can't be at the game, my husband wants to be in a sports bar watching the game. So we go to Majerle's.  \n\nWe've never had bad service of all the times we've been here.  We came here during a Suns game one night, with the intention of watching the game, and since it was a big game I remember the service being slower than at other times but I didn't really care because we intended to be there a while anyway.  \n\nI've never had to ask for a refill of my water.  Our order has always been correct.  (My husband and I are notorious for substitutions.)  The hostess and waitresses are always friendly too.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OLtpWG394b4VVQhYht2cIg", "review_id": "YzGh_NLjZvw1ZLKE7IQbpA", "text": "Ordered a burger, and it was GREAT!  Thought it'd be a typical sports bar type burger, but it tasted pretty gourmet.  Decently priced drinks, and walking distance from the arena.  Will definitely stop by if I'm ever in the area for a sporting event again.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3eu9GvYxqFNLeRBQKK4DFg", "review_id": "Ct4eSReVgIg6wn-pq416ag", "text": "I came here a couple of times while on vacation catching a few suns games and have always left happy.service is good,food is good and atmosphere is great.actually got to meet thunder Dan and do shots with him wich was pretty unreal.its a sports bar so don't come here expecting anything more than bar type food", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z_ZLXxyq6o1hi_QzZOYVaw", "review_id": "ia5w0XK41hMh68wBEpOOlw", "text": "love this place !! myfav bartender is samantha shes quick with a joke and to light upp your smoke :), amy is pretty good bartender as well . great place catch drink any night of the week", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rRaw6d9oEchaGfk1xjbo2Q", "review_id": "6gWlEfGDcioMXqxiZGL_rA", "text": "Went here after a baseball game for late night happy hour. I had a couple of beers and an appetizer. The staff was very helpful. A nice little place to get a brew After a game on Phoenix.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YJv4BQmAEmnkzCj0LLIqhQ", "review_id": "OufFaXuSUx3HaFWkHsYHJQ", "text": "Came here because Cooperstown was closed. Got a seat quick, sat for 20 minutes and not 1 damn waitress, with 2 or 3 walking around, came to our table. We just got up and left. For a place supposedly owned by a former Phoenix Sun, it lacks to impress... would rate it no stars if I could.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TlVapUorkzfMmtrM2OqZUA", "review_id": "Yt7YA8bdByfjDIsJt20czw", "text": "Stopped in yesterday for a quick lunch with the kids after a visit to the Science Center.  The service was TERRIBLE.  Worst experience as a mom ever!!  The waitress, Abriana, did not have customer service skills whatsoever.  Our orders came out incorrect, figures since she didn't even write them down.  After we informed her that the orders were wrong, she proceeded to tell us that we were wrong and this is what we ordered.  Kids have been waiting almost 35 minutes for the food now.  We had the manager come over.  He apologized for the error and waited on us the rest of the visit. Food was good, but the service was not up to par.  We would not go back.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QwegNI-yvg2gey4gQbu6xg", "review_id": "ErauJnAZFRwYTvJ7p0x9sg", "text": "Yea a pretty good sports bar.  Nice staff and good wings (been there only once).  There's a front bar and a rear bar for overflow.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "byfFWXkFFA48qeHYdI5icQ", "review_id": "ucuudg_VVuPZeKQI0t5crQ", "text": "Overpriced tasteless food with a poor beer selection. It doesn't quite fall flat on its face just based on the fact I didn't get sick and the atmosphere was OK. The service was OK too, but it wasn't busy at all. \nThere are like 50 TV's in here, so I imagine if you like a bud light and a bar to sit around and watch whatever sports there is going on, then it is the place for you. Just don't order the food.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jdeNI5TTTuM6mj3HTgstRA", "review_id": "pqDY9-4z8bI4-IX5mrGHHg", "text": "It's a generic sports bar at heart, but fortunate enough to have a really good theme and a really good location. \n\nDrink selection? Admittedly nice to see some stoli here, but nothing at the bar really floored me. \n\nDecor? I'm a Suns fan for life, so of course I have to come here! I grew up watching \"Thunder Dan\" play, and I think this is a really good place to watch a game. Naturally, the staff are young women with fast drink-mixing skills and exposed midriffs.\n\nFood? Meh. There's nothing wrong with it, but there's nothing out of the ordinary, and nothing executed particularly well. My burger was an average burger. My chicken sandwich was an average chicken sandwich. If you HAVE to eat like right now, it will do. But considering where you are, you've got soooo many cooler options to dine.\n\nWhen you're done, the light rail is a stone's throw away. Sometimes I need a solid sports bar to drink a domestic and yell at a screen with the guys. Downtown doesn't offer too many options for that, so Majerle's will continue to get my business.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LU4ywdFGDZPrrXGPBewl1A", "review_id": "0jLm3cDkuL1yNFw9C6uk7Q", "text": "We were there unexpectedly during happy hour, which I think was 5-7...my daughter and I had several of the $6 appetizers and my husband had the ragin' Cajun chicken sandwich which was so huge that at first he thought it was battered but was actually a lot of seasoning. Overall, the food and service were a five but the place could use some maintenance and some air freshener.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eqAksZCqLS_wOwkj-Uf6bg", "review_id": "cc7dbVLR-RX7CWAY0hF_hg", "text": "Hit Majerle's on the way to a Dbacks game yesterday thinking we'd get better and cheaper food than at the game. Boy was I wrong!  The wings were okay, but the chef really needs to work on his/her knife skills. I ordered the chicken sandwich with sprouts and avocado. It came without any other condiments. This was a problem since it was the driest piece of chicken I had EVER attempted to eat. Luckily the waitress hadn't cleared the wing plate and I was able to use the ranch to get 1/2 of my sandwich down. I would have returned it but our waitress had disappeared after my husband didn't order a second beer.\nSpeaking of my husband, he ordered a burger that also came without condiments. He waited patiently for 15 minutes for our waitress to reappear, finally asking some other server for mayo. She also refilled our drinks. When our waitress returned with the bill and to clear the dishes no apology was made for her lack of service nor were any questions asked about the food remaining on my plate.  I would have given it one star, but they have really cold beer and great thin fries. \nSo, remember if like something besides catsup on your sandwiches you'd better ask, and stay away from the chicken.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TmrLXwR7eTyy0nzxXhdcnQ", "review_id": "nVTu096PW0FPL9oX0nAlKA", "text": "Bar food. Nothing more, nothing less. Had chicken soft tacos. Burgers looked good. Tried some chips and salsa too. Read other  reviews about customer service...spot on. Our party had lots of food left on the table when we left. Coworkers gave it a 'meh' as well. No need to return ever again.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kGgAARL2UmvCcTRfiscjug", "review_id": "3RVdcl6DzMQNtNYTbgM8rA", "text": "Upgrading this place 1 Star.  Over the past couple of years, we've dropped by here after a game (Suns/Dbacks/Rattlers).  It's a fun place to come and hangout and have a nightcap.\n\nAfter Rattlers games, the team will come and party with the fans in the back room.  Those guys are super cool and the atmosphere is fun.\n\nReturn Factor - 75%", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D5mlAUZMCQ8yc0PxOgGpsQ", "review_id": "RlI0PNkCcKimXIKCsnPsgA", "text": "With a fun and upbeat bar area, this place is located in downtown Phoenix, close to the US Airways Center. It seemed that the family area was completely separated from the bar area, which I liked. \nThey have plenty of seating but It can get very busy there on a game night. Also, parking can be a problem if you are just there for dinner and drinks. I didn't think of that and ended up paying $10 for parking. \nI ordered the Long Island Iced Tea, it was very potent and tasted great, just the way it the LIIT should taste. My husband got the wings, which I didn't try but he seemed impressed. I got the fish tacos, and they were very good. The cilantro sauce that came with it was  a little thick and tasted more like ranch, but the salsa was ok. \nAll in all, I had a great time there and the bartenders were all very friendly and attentive.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Nk9sFIifzCsgW9t6Z1to1Q", "review_id": "hLJUnJd80wZJJte0LIXlXA", "text": "I've eaten at Majerle's several times. Overall the food is decent for a grill, although nothing on the menu is spectacular. \n\nOur service is good and the myriad TVs to watch sports on can't be beat. \n\nOur last meal at Majerle's was on a lazy Sunday afternoon and the service was very good. Our waitress took care of us and our food was reliable as usual. \n\nMajerle's is a great place to hang out and watch sports or to grab a quick bite. There are other grills with better food, but Majerle's makes up for it with atmosphere.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jQs6Ei_itafjBd1aem9RKw", "review_id": "JGdGXryBRSo0re_Z7NUmvg", "text": "For some reason, service in AZ wasn't quite what I'm used to in CO. At Majerle's, the waitress basically sauntered over and asked us \"Whatdoyouwant?\" Then proceeded to get our order wrong (beef burgers instead of veggie burgers).  Taken together, it seems like an indication that they didn't much care.  So I'm glad I'm back in the Vail Valley, where we all care about each other :-)", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CYHX8nnPoqclfWSsl1JWnA", "review_id": "XoF7-MDrRrvnkJ6Huas9pQ", "text": "How crazy the suns fan can be. :) its so exciting. \nGood food. Good music and karaokeeeeeee. Yuppp. It went down alright. Haha\n\nOur waiter was slow, she apologized for everything. :/", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DMRB4AyoLzXx15mgnNi3nw", "review_id": "CSGm7mc6bqoqX2OO2NFdcw", "text": "Friendly staff and very attentive. So far, the Ruben is my favorite. All in all, a great sports bar/ grill.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "34hQWRtc2DkAzre0MyTMyA", "review_id": "XsQhRXJFooW5xuRXKi4JBg", "text": "This place is horrible. If you are under 39 and from out of state, they will ID you and then take your order, then you will be ID'd again and with a 2nd form of ID (credit/debit card). Never in my life has this happened to me. And the managers on duty (Anissa or Amy) was completely rude and defensive. Her arguments were invalid and offensive. DO NOT GO HERE!", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rOTkTSZjNU04x-htRy4lng", "review_id": "wCzC-XeRFeor3cPSJ0Egdw", "text": "The staff is so rude. Amy and Anissa are the most unprofessional managers I have ever come across. The food is too expensive, the environment is too stuffy and the staff is extremely rude.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nzQdKOdJbPaGSFrh-3d5hQ", "review_id": "d0ZjWfM7W4uITZCW8EQAzQ", "text": "We have been going to Majerle's for years. The atmosphere, the food and the service are always good. The prices have always been reasonable.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JRNFrfiiuHpWpZJgt6ERYw", "review_id": "ylQn6EQDkHbEvQaeSlCIOg", "text": "The only good part of this place was the welcoming hostess. after the waiting staff and managerial staff, the waitresses were horrible. I felt disrespected and unwelcomed once I entered the door. Managers were very disgruntled and unhelpful... Anissa and Amy's skills should be in question. As a military service member I have never felt more disrespected when visiting an establishment. I will never talk positive about this bar and grill.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zxuq7MORAKtQL6b6LCxojg", "review_id": "m7PUy9j05rI5RH9w2mk5cg", "text": "I have been truant with my Dukedom for far too long. A review is due lest I be usurped.\n\nMajerle's (Mar-lees) is one of downtown Phoenix's great sports bar. It's great for pre-gaming before heading down the street to US Airways Center or Chase Field. It's great for post-game festivities after leaving the stadiums. And it's great for just watching any game with friends on any of the multiple HD TVs.\n\nMajerle's has plenty of beers on tap, a solid HH menu, and serves libations until around 2am every night. It also seems like it's a bonafide occupational qualification to be hot to work here, and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that. \n\nMajerle's is not great with food, however. They shell out the typical pedestrian bar fare, which is highly suitable for the typical Diamondbacks fan, but if your taste buds yearn for something more refined, you're much better off grabbing food at Networks Bar and Grill or The Arrogant Butcher down the street. \n\nIn conclusion, Majerle's is the slam dunk watering hole in downtown on a game night. Check it out!", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rvL6tIP-WT54fVYQqT9N8Q", "review_id": "EUCXzQrL4rKnSojflCUylw", "text": "Good food , excellent service from the hostess to the waiters! Attentive ,friendly ,quality, cleanliness a+", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zxuq7MORAKtQL6b6LCxojg", "review_id": "j5RhjvIOVaHwkZUItHmXTQ", "text": "If I deducted a star for each 'f-bomb' I heard from your bar staff you'd owe me 6 stars. If staff is comfortable acting like this when no management is around it makes me curious as to what else could be happening, but that's not for me to worry about. Overall, I'm deducting one star.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AHEjsbiM-I3if_qbEa9eeQ", "review_id": "J2V8rj7GRny86H6UgJd95Q", "text": "Not on my list for a quick return. Had been several years since my last one, so most likely will not be revisited unless the crew decides it's a must do. Sitting outside is nice but the speakers are annoying. Cut them off or fix them.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "92MCZbATshPEHACuWWyyKw", "review_id": "tE0OiXGzjC2bFiBsmQrWmQ", "text": "We were down the street and wanted to grab a bite somewhere new. As soon as we got there, there was a bit of confusion because the hostess was not present. When she finally showed up we told her that we wanted to sit outside and she directed us to a table that had not yet been clean and told us to sit while someone came over to clean it up. Eventually she took on the duty, but never introduced herself or asked us if we had ever dined there before. Khris and I looked at each other and just shrugged our shoulders and made nothing of it.\n\nLater our waitress arrived and took our drink orders, but a pattern emerged as she also failed to tell us her name or greet is in a kind manner. When she came back we ordered our food and both chose the Sweet Cajun Burger which was amazing! The patty was spicy, the sauce was sweet, and Khris enjoy the bread the most. Though thin, the fries were very tasty and were plentiful as well.\n\nWe give the food the highest compliment, but the service was subpar. Given that it's a well known restaurant and a highlight in the downtown area, we expected a bit more.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0sIheoRApPWIr4exBsVHCg", "review_id": "XYRUABYrOl7xWlugEZElsA", "text": "I really like this place. Its a neat place to hang out, relax, eat some really tasty food. I must be fair and say that I am stuck on 2 different sandwiches. The Jared Dudley, and the Joe Klein Burger. I suggest ask if they can butterfly the chicken breast on the Jared Dudley because it can be sort of thick without, and I usually ask for an extra side of blue cheese ( I like it with the fries too) adding a little more to burger. The blue cheese is really good, and the buns they use are like the Hawaiian dinner rolls everyone eats at Thanksgiving.... The meat is really good too. my favorite burger now. Check my other posts to see that I don't say that about everything.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YyV_ZMqx1gQF64ebG9xoGg", "review_id": "OAg-6a9HP2qQ1YVihwkFtw", "text": "Worst experience ever! Just how long does it take to cook 2 burgers? We ordered 2 burgers, very simple burgers and after more than 30 minutes waiting, the server came to us saying \"your food is coming!\" After 15 more minutes, we decided to leave. I am honest and I wanted to pay for the 2 beers... 10 minutes to get the change! The server came to me \"Why didn't you wait 5 more minutes? Your food was ready...\" Yeah right. The manager? Obviously more preoccupied to make the pretty servers laugh... Pathetic and unprofessional.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_kll7whIqdrI0BTd9EXQfg", "review_id": "n6uuQdKiyWQ3G23t_csV6A", "text": "Food was amazing! I don't eat red meat and they made me a special chicken burger with cajun avocado!! So fulfilling!", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kBaItLrRUKJ6_K5xzNo7_w", "review_id": "0R2CfvvoIUgJ8fRF_r8Vbg", "text": "HUGE disappointment!!!! Stopped for a quick dinner before a show. Ordered 2 burgers medium. They came out extremely well done & the buns were hard & dry. The waitress took them back to the kitchen & returned with 2 more well done burgers! What the heck?! When we told her (& showed her), she apologized & took 20% off the bill. We didn't have time for round 3. They didn't even send a manager over. $30 for an inedible meal. We will not be back. I'd recommend trying somewhere else.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3dj4-xMUy-rVLjT-kNKqsw", "review_id": "6bZiMatbhRX7gSgyizqqwQ", "text": "I went for the 2 dishes they had highlighted on their menu: Slam dunk shrimp and the Rojo Diablo. Slam dunk shrimp was really good and worth a try. I don't recommend the Rojo Diablo. \n\nNothing special about this sandwich. The fried chicken reminded me of a chicken patty and it was a little on the tough side. The chicken breast of also very thin which made the bun overwhelming. I had to ditch the bun at the end so I could actually taste the chicken. \n\nI'm sure their other dishes are better, and I would recommend they change this highlighted item to something else.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eWF7p5RmvKM_C7Q0gU9-hg", "review_id": "VpqxRFVToUrJ6sWLeBtd1Q", "text": "The service was fairly fast despite it being Comicon weekend. and the \"Garbage Burger\" was great.  The service was also very good.  My one complaint was the total chaos upon entering.   The hostess was overwhelmed.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0SSiZ38rYmxAF3qwk4MZnQ", "review_id": "aftYujc9XUBUjhsXmUqhwg", "text": "Ducked in just to find a cool place to sit and a bite to eat. The efficient waitress brought out the BEST burger I've ever had.  And I've eaten lots if burgers in my 54 years.  A big juicy patty on a sweet Hawaiian style bun. They had a couple of burgers but I don't remember this one's name-- All Star Burger?  Anyway it was a great experience.", "business_id": "45puCRQ6Vh_IIAy7kkfFDQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "90a6z--_CUrl84aCzZyPsg", "review_id": "yDK7i4xuaKlXwBG8zRxUlA", "text": "I have walked by this place dozens of times. Being inspired by my name, I should probably have stopped in here more often. The one time I did (to have a watch cleaned) they were quick and courteous, definitely a locally owned,  family run business.\n\nThis is now in the \"places named after me\" list for the quest. (more details in the list - Michaels unite!)", "business_id": "YLyEGXEgh1qh8y4kWEsddw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "nc3cqVN0UuB3m50-CcMftw", "review_id": "PiLkuZr_pHRzudcy-wkY9A", "text": "Since I've only been this one time, I'll err on the side of caution and stop at 4 stars. Not that this suggests I doubt the excellent service, it's just I'm testing the waters. \n\nOne of my rings developed a clean break and I was not longer able to wear it. Some people jumped to the conclusion I was filing divorce proceedings; this isn't the case. Rather, I was weighing my options of where to get the repair. As it turns out, I was enjoying a walk downtown over lunch when I came across Michael's Jewelers and decided to give it a shot. Admittedly, I didn't check out any of the jewelry on display--I was in for a repair. About a week later, I was handed back my ring--looking like it did when I first bought it--and charged only $40 for fixing two cracks. Amazing! \n\nThe proprietor was exceedingly polite and I'll be returning before the holidays to get something for Mom.", "business_id": "YLyEGXEgh1qh8y4kWEsddw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x1WmR6KHk_FPhOQEcaPwOw", "review_id": "UeoUrVgrVBUVoV4AletFjQ", "text": "I made my way across town to Michael's Jewelers right in downtown Phx.   Although had to pay for parking it's situated in a high traffic area with many business types.  I respect an establishment that gives a warm welcome and caters to their customers.  Got exactly what I wanted and I will go back again.", "business_id": "YLyEGXEgh1qh8y4kWEsddw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TBi-83lYEqTIM0pK9EAV-A", "review_id": "57k2rKQuReE-CV7grMb9OQ", "text": "This is a gem of a jewelry store located in downtown Phoenix! The owners and staff are all incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and very attentive. This store has a wonderful atmosphere, a very local and family-owned type of feeling. \n\nThe selection is not as big as a mall jewelry store, however, it is obvious that they know what sells, and carry only that. They have a wide selection of precious gemstones (including sapphires and tanzanite), set in earrings, pendants and rings.\n\nThey also offer a good selection of wedding band sets, and in designs that are both unique and timeless. \n\nIn addition to their fine jewelry they also offer costume and sterling silver jewelry as well as assorted trinkets and home decor. \n\nI came in to have a pin put back into a watch and the service I received was phenomenal! They were able to repair the watch within minutes and at very minimal cost... literally next to nothing! \n\nIt is nice to see a local jewelry store going above and beyond to help their customers! This is what makes a local store so much better than a chain store, and you know that your jewelry is in good hands here. \n\nFinally, they are very low pressure. This is an ideal location to stop in for a cleaning or repair... then you can check out all of their pretty merch! Cannot recommend this jewelry store enough!", "business_id": "YLyEGXEgh1qh8y4kWEsddw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Fz5il511JS0pPxRKIh5Guw", "review_id": "PvKp1KVPirdmP1TBGuvJlg", "text": "I trust Yelp reviews with my life and Yelp did not fail me. I took my watch here for repair after I busted it over Christmas. (I have a procrastination issue.) I left my watch for a quote on Friday and got it back on Monday. Fortunately it was an easy repair so no parts had to be ordered. Only $10! (Your results may vary.) I'm so happy and wish I hadn't waited so long to take my watch in.", "business_id": "YLyEGXEgh1qh8y4kWEsddw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "5T8SdBwiH0jdwatUJ7KFUg", "review_id": "4OoiHPdwgvRXvQZaOiWITA", "text": "My taxi fare from the airport to the hotel (six miles... took about 10 minutes) was $22. What the heck is that about??\n\nAlso - he wouldn't take my credit card. Cash only? Fine. \n\nI only had two $20 bills on me, so I asked for change. He didn't have any. None. NO CHANGE. \n\nRat bastard.", "business_id": "yR3U7jOgoD0V0sGovuyt0Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lKPmFlSOMuGjvaGkhWOZfg", "review_id": "k1AfaEaSMxi-1sAV_EoJ4w", "text": "We have ordered a cab 50 minutes in advance. They knew we needed to go to the airport and even asked about our departture time. When it was 5 minutes past the agreed cab time, I called them to ask what's going on, and was told (without any apology!) that the cab is still 8 miles away! I was shocked, asked whether there is anyone closer (\"no\"), whether we would get a discount (\"we do not give discounts\"). Waited for the supposed cab for another 10 minutes and ended up taking our own car (the agent on the phone even said \"if you want guarantees you need to use your own car'!). Have not seen the cab anywhere in the area when was leaving, so it was AT LEAST 20 MINUTES LATE. Plus they never actually called me when the cab arrived. WILL NEVER USE THIS COMPANY!", "business_id": "yR3U7jOgoD0V0sGovuyt0Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KKDUmNALFMBHLboupjSN1w", "review_id": "-9EaOGqBjztIQ8jfhHOr8A", "text": "Is there a way to give zero stars?? \nI was waiting in a long line for a taxi home from Phx Sky Harbor. When I finally was given a cab I asked if they took credit. The cab driver said if he had to he could but asked if I would be willing to go to an ATM for cash. I explained after a trip all I had was a credit card and he went on to complain about how he was going to get paid less if I used credit.\n\nOkay, that's annoying but hardly the beginning of it. I live about 2 miles from the airport. The driver kept his meter covered by paper. When I asked why, he said I'd be paying $16, which was the minimum. I asked why the sign said the min. was 15, and he said if I was going to argue he'd leave me there at the side of the road...  Well, I wasn't arguing to begin with, but that was enough for me to shut up. I was a girl alone in a cab and pretty intimidated. \n\nI sent my friend a txt trying to explain my situation and he called back to keep me on the phone so I could continuously update him on my location in case the driver decided to be any crazier. Once I was at my destination I decided it would be best for the driver to drop me at the front of my complex so he wouldn't know exactly where I lived. He used a carbon copy device to get my card # and handed me the receipt to sign without giving my card back. I scribbled in a $2 tip worried that he was going to give me a hard time about giving me my card back or allowing me to access my suitcase in the trunk. The driver was completely intimidating the entire time and insisted I leave a phone number with him before he would return my card to me. \n\nWhen I got to my apt, I called the company to complain. The first person I spoke to was very understanding and apologetic for my experience. She took down my acct and said she'd put it through to the road supervisor who would have to do the follow-up. She promised the my information could stay anonymous from the driver upon my request.\n\nAbout an hour later, at nearly 10pm, the supervisor called and asked me to repeat the situation to him. He said he NOT able to keep my information anonymous. That he would deal with the driver tonight to hear his side of the \"story\". That if I felt my personal safety was in jeopardy that I would have to contact the police. \n\nAbsolutely one of the worst cab companies imaginable. I cannot believe any business can successfully run like this. I will go out of my way to never use them again.", "business_id": "yR3U7jOgoD0V0sGovuyt0Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KKDUmNALFMBHLboupjSN1w", "review_id": "gXLHoi82ZdKeLTqjOuQOjQ", "text": "After filing my complaint on Sunday, I was told  I would receive a follow up by Monday. It is now Thursday and the company has continued to give me the runaround. I have been given multiple phone #s to call, every person I speak to makes me repeat the entire situation and then tells me to call another person. I finally got the number to who I was told was the General Manager but is actually the Fleet Manager only to get a full voicemail box. Probably filled with similar complaints...", "business_id": "yR3U7jOgoD0V0sGovuyt0Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eseok2hw-vVGxH3eJ2gH9Q", "review_id": "QVHL-sWV0ppapnpp5rINhQ", "text": "First, let me state that I never actually received a ride from this company. I've tried on two separate occasions, but their dispatch team has never allowed me to get that far and has MAJOR customer service issues. The only reason I've ever called this company is because their phone number is so easy to remember.\n\nOn my most recent call to the company (which just happened to be last night), I had to call from a pay phone because my cell phone battery died. Someone answered about 6 rings later and mumbled \"hello,\" no mention of the company or even the employee's name. \n\nI asked for a ride home from the Phoenix Public Library over on Central and McDowell, and the dispatcher asked for the address. I told him I don't know the address and he told me to \"ask someone for it.\" I explained that I can't just walk around asking for the address because I'm on a payphone and there is no one within 30 feet of me. So he responded, \"Oh, well, I need an address to get a cab to you.\" I ended up looking through a stack of torn up phone books searching for the address while he held a conversation with one of his co-workers. None of them listed the library address and the dispatcher hung up on me after a minute.\n\nI called another cab company immediately afterwards and had absolutely no problem with them. The dispatcher didn't ask for the library's address (in fact, she stated it just after I told her where I was) and didn't hold a conversation with co-workers about weekend exploits. Never calling Yellow Cab again.", "business_id": "yR3U7jOgoD0V0sGovuyt0Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fPen_imR4wm5HqGK0J-w6A", "review_id": "8jhZj6YGhS-XtGqA2815lg", "text": "Called a cab about an hour ago and was told 10-20 minutes.  20 minutes ago was told 17 minutes.  Using my cell phone's last remaining battery life to leave this 1 star review.", "business_id": "yR3U7jOgoD0V0sGovuyt0Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NszHFzBLd0mVQ776zck4DA", "review_id": "z5iOFmGvrY0aHEgi_jqS_w", "text": "Another dismal review for this company. I called for a 6 AM pickup to the airport like I had several times previously. Dispatch informed someone would arrive. I waited until 6:10 AM and called again-dispatch then told me another 15 minutes until pickup! I stated that was not acceptable as I had a flight to catch. I ended up driving myself to the airport. Oh yeah, the driver called, as boarding for my plane started.", "business_id": "yR3U7jOgoD0V0sGovuyt0Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "NduGDKc6hLcb1S6OtW62XQ", "review_id": "XwBh1woHEB2YiiVy6u-a1A", "text": "Yellow cab currently has all one-star reviews, and here's my four-star addition. I think the difference here is that I didn't have to call for a cab, I simply rode one to my hotel from the airport... and I gotta say, it was one of the best cab rides I've had in a long time.\n\nFor the most part, I dread cabs and usually expect a bunch of things to go wrong. Cab rides are usually full of bad attitudes, bad smells, bad driving, and weird added charges. Not this time! My driver from Yellow Cab was so nice and professional, and I was pleasantly surprised when my \"extra charge\" was only $1 instead of the usual $3-4 cab drivers love to tack on due to my luggage. He asked me a few times if the temperature was okay, and provided me with a calm, quiet ride to my hotel (which is always appreciated after a long morning of travel.) Plus, he taught me how to pronounce the name of my hotel correctly which absolutely prevented me from sounding like a total dumbass later.\n\nHe gave me a receipt without me having to ask for one, had change for my larger bill, grabbed my bag out of the trunk and was on his way. Pleasant, drama free, and just the way a cab ride should be. Thanks Yellow Cab!", "business_id": "yR3U7jOgoD0V0sGovuyt0Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qTg9eoXiJicZwDQehfBNSQ", "review_id": "xRe2orE12JFeLkBoRWbd5Q", "text": "It's Christmas eve, 2012, and I am working the night shift in downtown phoenix. About 10:00 tonight I was driving into work on the 202. Out of nowhere a Yellow Cab came flying up behind me doing about 90 MPH and was inches from my rear bumber! The guy flew around me and proceeded to weave from lane to lane around the cars in front of me, using no signals, and continuing to drive about 90.\n\nThe phone number on the cab was 480-8888, license plate began with something like 47Z, and cab number (I believe) was 1152.\n\nI immediately tried to catch up to him and call the number on the cab, however no matter what, I couldn't get through, as though it was non-existant number. He must have seen me on the phone and slowed down. I pulled up beside him and honked the horn, but he ignored me. He knew I was calling his boss. Luckily, I didn't see any passengers in his car.\n\nI am not shaken easily while driving, but he came up on me so fast and was so close that I thought he was going to run me off the road.\n\nThey will NEVER get my business, and if I ever see anything like that again I'll be calling DPS, not his boss with the non-existant number.", "business_id": "yR3U7jOgoD0V0sGovuyt0Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CTlDhzAtnQnOLAwUCXb3Fw", "review_id": "rcwp3sWzID9JAne9Olce8w", "text": "Booked online for an 8:15 a.m. ride to the airport.  The site gave me a confirmation number.  At 8:18 a.m., we called in, and an automated message said a cab had been assigned and was on its way.  At 8:30 a.m., we called in again and noticed that the automated message said that \"cab zero\" was assigned, which didn't sound good, so we spoke with a human who said that the online submission had not specified a regular or special cab.  I was pretty sure I had specified \"regular cab\"--but if there was some uncertainty, why not call me at the phone number provided, before the time I was expecting a ride?  We ended up having to drive to the airport and park in short-term parking for a week in order to catch our flight.  Discount Cab, by contrast, has always shown up reliably on time when booked via their website, and I will use them from now on.", "business_id": "yR3U7jOgoD0V0sGovuyt0Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "J3I2NClEbD1Xr8lOdjxlqQ", "review_id": "d8_F2yjTYtxXzJnLXD3QbQ", "text": "Yellow cab, you suck!\n\nFortunately for you, and my wife, you don't suck as bad as Discount, but it's dang close.  So, when Discount flaked out on us, we called you, same story, four people to the airport with luggage, we're gonna need a big cab.\n\nThe hispanic cabbie shows up, cannot speak english, and has to unload a bunch of shit from his trunk before we can start trying to cram our baggage into his tiny sedan.  I try and explain that we requested a larger cab, because, hello, we're dragging shit for 3 women along.  The language barrier goes up, and cabbie gets on the phone with an animated conversation with somebody.  Meanwhile, we are past our deadline.  The wife says eff it, we'll make it work.  Miraculously, we all cram into the cab and proceed to tell the driver how to get to the airport.\n\n20 minutes of blasting campesino and heater, with my 20-year old daughter in my lap, competing for space with my backpack, we arrive at the airport, and pile out.\n\nWe were too late for our flight.  Yes, partially your fault, but mostly Discount Cabs fault, I'm pretty much put off by cab services period.  Next time, I drive and park in Long term.  Sure, it will cost more, but I can count on the results.\n\nNot happy.  1.5 stars is generous.", "business_id": "yR3U7jOgoD0V0sGovuyt0Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_m-_O8MWIvJsaojnJcQmyQ", "review_id": "MqlrxjI5CakXMsN7uaX7cg", "text": "Yellow Cab is the MOST untrustworthy and unprofessional cab company I have EVER dealt with.  They double charged me for an expensive cab ride.  They will not take care of you if you call them with a complaint.  You do not get to speak to a manager.  They refuse to come to the phone.  I am going to small claims court.", "business_id": "yR3U7jOgoD0V0sGovuyt0Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zZxr7X10CDThXZbnkLmNVA", "review_id": "jXgYRTdgGnAQY0wE3oee9w", "text": "The worst customer service I have experienced in my life. How is it possible you are even in business?", "business_id": "yR3U7jOgoD0V0sGovuyt0Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eUZI6rWAFh70lF2O_GDEyw", "review_id": "__tdQ3Dj6KwGIL1Gr7-E8Q", "text": "Way too many fucking issues.   Lets start with the customer service when you call for a cab.  Unprofessional, talk in slang.  I called for a cab and then got a call telling me my cab was there, went downstairs never saw the cab.   Called the taxi service number and they kept insisting that i was the idiot n said well the cab is there waiting for you.  Puts me on hold and tells me 5 minutes later to tell them what im wearing.  I said a black shirt and why is that relevant.  Lady says quietly we're going to send another cab.    I said another cab? There wasnt ever a first one.  She insisted yea there was until she finally admits 30 seconds later yea sorry he wasnt there.  How the fuck can u call me to tell me my cab is waiting downstairs when they werent ever there.     \n\nNow my actual can driver.  First thing he asks can u pay cash? I said sorry i only have card, then he goes, \" can we stop by atm?\"   I said no because im already late enough because of your company.  I know its not your fault but i need to get to te tempe campus for a meeting.    Thia fucker still asks to stop at the atm cause its 2 blocks away.   He doesnt fucking understand i dont have time.   Then asks for directions to tempe campus.  Idiot gets lost and asks to borrow my phone as gps. \n\nFucking whack.", "business_id": "yR3U7jOgoD0V0sGovuyt0Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Zad6rr3YdWOl3ZhSSBV7Lw", "review_id": "d7GwTRvkeOlwALeM6wZhJA", "text": "My worst experience with any cab company at any time in any part of the world. After being told that the cab will arrive in 10 to 20 minutes I kept waiting for 50 minutes before I was told to find alternate means of transport if I wanted to catch a flight  \n\nMy recommendation is to dump this company and find other cab service companies. \n\nGood bye, Yellow Cab.", "business_id": "yR3U7jOgoD0V0sGovuyt0Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VdfwBG9CAoQOOA_-mpGIhg", "review_id": "ObjqujI1_H3U1Dbu1BkTmA", "text": "I would give them a negative star if possible. I scheduled a 2pm pick up to the airport and No Show No Call!! Discount cab to the rescue! Yellow can suck it. Unreliable!!!", "business_id": "yR3U7jOgoD0V0sGovuyt0Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JQsyLbRcUGM1Z4zYrI3nOQ", "review_id": "5iRvcK6Tk0afziv71XG1QQ", "text": "Yellow Cab saved our early morning flight to the Bahamas for our wedding. Already being stressed out about the wedding, the last thing we needed was for Discount Cab to blow off our website made reservation (AND we talked to them on the phone to confirm). Discount chose not to call us when they \"couldn't find us\" and left for an new fare. While dicking around with them, I called Yellow Cab and the were there in 15 minutes. \n\nDriver was friendly and did a great job at sensing our eagerness to get to the airport (as now it is about 30 minutes later than our original pick up time with Discount!).  He didn't gripe about how many suitcases we had and was beyond courteous and polite.\n\nWe will call Yellow Cab again before we ever call Discount.", "business_id": "yR3U7jOgoD0V0sGovuyt0Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YwiIrc4Nz8hu7fe7qB6rMA", "review_id": "dXvozkRHcuF51aM2KHfJ4g", "text": "Decent \"Chicago\" Style pizza but I would recommend Pizza Chicago's in the bay area before this place.  There's one in SF too.\n\nRecommendation: Numero Uno", "business_id": "nc3IiY5LNdmEwUZCW84yuA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N-D-d1Z4UybdlkK1HxlNPA", "review_id": "Y9GFkTELuCmOk5_5vi_k1A", "text": "Finding ourselves at the Arizona Center at least once every 2 weeks for a movie at the AMC, my husband and I have discovered that Uno is a decent option when we have been to Sam's a tad too often, and the ONLY option when faced with the prospect of another horrid meal at My Big Fat \"Greek\" Restaurant. We both like the deep dish pizzas (and I am grateful that they have tasty options for those of us who have tomato sensitivities), and the giant warm chocolate chip cookie sundae is seriously yum. The dinner salads are huge, but pretty mediocre. The onion rings are OK, but not as crispy as I like them. I also love that they have iced mint tea which I've only ever been offered in one other valley restaurant. The service was good and the place was clean.", "business_id": "nc3IiY5LNdmEwUZCW84yuA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "W1zagn4ZRXYPupRiqdiy1Q", "review_id": "IXHSn4-UWqh_hrMZqf6CrQ", "text": "WIthin walking distance from Chase Field, and located in the \"Arizona Center\", is this Chicago-style pizza restaurant that a friend went to while in NY, we had to go there.  I must say, service was great.  Seated promptly and the waiter was cool.  \n\nI didn't eat any of the pizza, because it looked way too doughy and had way too much sauce.  Plus, I'm a thin crust kinda gal ::wink::  \n\nI did try the Pomegranite Margarita which hit the spot, probably since it's ingredient is Patron Silver.  \n\nKinda pricey - 2 Margaritas, Large beer, 2 Pizzas - $60-something bucks.  Ehh... I'd take Shakey's anyday!  Besides, I'd get mojos there.", "business_id": "nc3IiY5LNdmEwUZCW84yuA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hFG1Lira7tL_PElq6bdAAw", "review_id": "VDqtOxo1MEJCMHnGsjxhtg", "text": "Shroom deep dish was my favorite pizza in college, but I haven't had one in years.  So all of a sudden when we were wandering around Tempe and saw Pizzeria Uno, I thought that I just got to have one.\n\nIt was a mistake.  The mushroom tasted highly acidic, nothing like at all like my fond memories of the dish.  Also my waiter spent most of his time hanging out with his buddies' tables.  So menu, drinks and pizza took much longer than warranted.", "business_id": "nc3IiY5LNdmEwUZCW84yuA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "6UikGvdUKUlExLavXKbJSA", "text": "I like Uno's, really I do.  They have some pretty good pizza, and I can usually count on having a good time when I go.  But, as of lately, I just don't know anymore, especially after this past experience.  I will note, that my experiences at this Uno's have been during lunch hour only.  \n\nSo, when I go here, I usually sit at the bar for quicker service.  I've seen a couple different people working behind the counter, but this one girl has waited on me before.  She's a cute girl, with black curly hair and seems know her stuff.  My first complaint about her though, is that she constantly calls me \"sweetie\" or \"honey.\"  I hate that!   Your my server, stop calling me sweetie, ok?  So, she greets me with a  big smile and says \"I'll be right with you sweetie!\"  I'm already annoyed!\n\nSo, while I am waiting, I notice that the place just feels really dark and dismal.  Almost to dark.  I start to get a little depressed, and consider drinking, but snapped myself out of it becuase I had to back to work.\n\nAnyways, I digress.  So, the happy bartender gal takes my order.  I just ordered a chicken ceaser lunch salad.  Its half the size, and more importantly, half the freakin price!  I didn't want a wheelbarrel of salad people....just something to tide me over until I get off work, ya know?\n\nugh, I wait.  and I wait.  And I wait some more.  I'm reading a book, so time is flying quickly.  I took like 15 minutes to get my salad...and it was the wrong salad!  The girl apologized and was sincerely embarassed...then I became embarassed. \n\nI was like \"o, its okay, don't stress.\"  She says \"no no, I can take it back\"  We went back and forth over this for a few moments.  \n\n*sigh*\n\nSo, my point here is, I ate the salad.  She gave me a little bit off my tab, but it was so awkward for me, I didn't know what else to do.  The salad was tasty though.", "business_id": "nc3IiY5LNdmEwUZCW84yuA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "SBbftLzfYYKItOMFwOTIJg", "review_id": "DipToqVrnKN6I8-CWXHiNQ", "text": "The menu has changed substantially in the past year or two.  I was pretty impressed with the new menu when my husband and I moved back downtown after a year in Tempe.  Back downtown, we rekindled our habit of getting tickets at the AMC then sitting around for a couple hours next door at Pizzeria Uno before the movie.\n\nThis isn't just pizza anymore.  They have a variety of healthier options, salads, pastas, burgers, and just about anything that you can think of getting at any typical American chain restaurant.  I'm not a big fan of chains, but I'm excited to see the changes made to their menu.\n\nWe decided to get an appetizer of wings (because we're from Buffalo, and that is the way of our people) to start off the meal.  When the waiter said they only had one type of sauce, \"Buffalo,\" I had my reservations about how authentic or even decent these wings would be.  So we ordered the smallest size of 8 wings figuring that even if they were not what we expected that we wouldn't feel to hosed with 8 wings.  They were actually good!  The hubby even said if he knew how good they were going to be, he would have just ordered a large order for himself.  \n\nDon't get me wrong, these are not the best wings, but they are more than adequate and at the very least good.  The sauce is not Frank's and Butter, but it was a reasonable facsimile: a little hot, a little vinegary.  We asked for them to be cooked crispy and they did, but I can't confirm if that's how they would come if you don't ask.\n\nThe rest of our meal was tasty, quick and as ordered as it has been every other time we've eaten here.  The service is consistently friendly and good.", "business_id": "nc3IiY5LNdmEwUZCW84yuA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "qz15XrBcK6j5BNloMinIdw", "text": "Went for dinner with Dottsy before hitting First Friday.  The place was pretty empty for a Friday night, so my request for a booth was granted.  Yay for a booth!\nI got the personal size deep dish with pepperoni.  I'm not a big crust person, but I like that a deep dish has more filling.  So, I cut of the ends of the crust and ate the rest.  Ok, I KILLED the rest!  I love the huge chunks of tomatoes in the sauce.  It had just the right amount of pepperoni, cheese and sauce.\nService was friendly and the place was clean.\nI'm gonna make it a regular stop when I go to the movies over here.\nMany places near a parking garage validate parking, at least by half.  They didn't do that here (to my knowledge).  Would be a cool feature to add.", "business_id": "nc3IiY5LNdmEwUZCW84yuA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "4UUIpbOTPmu43wuC2aSGkg", "review_id": "7AVlygMhA4wG1g5VQ76Lzg", "text": "It was my first visit to Phoenix's First Friday and Amy D. and I were going to be walking our booties off. We decided a yummy diet deviation would be ok considering the mileage we would be walking. Ok ok..that's what I convinced myself and I dragged Amy, an innocent bystander, along with me. \n\nI had the Chicago Classic which consisted of crumbled sausage, tomato, mozzarella and grated Romano cheese on top of it all. I am a big fan of Uno's pizzas. It lacked nothing. Of course I had to dip every bite in ranch dressing but hey..I was hiking that night, remember?\n\nI don't know whether Uno's is authentic Chicago pizza, but I do know that I love it. It manages to make thick, deep dish pizza, without soggying up the buttery crust. \n\nI can't make this a regular spot, but it's a spot that I enjoy visiting when I embark on a calorie burning night!", "business_id": "nc3IiY5LNdmEwUZCW84yuA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iHzZb-rFVIJNDiIAvWr7Eg", "review_id": "iDJ6tA1MmvJQf4uAxvR5nA", "text": "I was craving pizza. I wanted to try somewhere local and found this place across the street from hotel. I ordered to go, and the host was bubbly and cute. I didnt know what I wanted so I decided to try the \"recommended\" pizza skins and the numero uno deep dish. \n\nThe skins came the size of a peresonal pizza and had the deep dish crust, looking like a pizza, but it was filled with mashed potatoes and topped with bacon bits. I do not recommend. It was too starchy, and not enough flavor. I only had one piece. \n\nThe pizza was good. It was basically a combination and the personal pizza was huge. The crust became a bit much after a few pieces, but the filling was great. I think the restaurant has better options, but rating purely on food I was not impressed.  \n\nIf I were ever to go back, id keep it simple... a pepperoni thin crust.", "business_id": "nc3IiY5LNdmEwUZCW84yuA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 33, "useful": 25, "cool": 26}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "yNJI65vAGrV2WeegkjetpQ", "text": "Low expectations. That's what I had when we stopped to have a bite before a movie. Not a big fan of deep dish, we were delighted to see \"flat bread\" pizzas offered. The sausage pizza, while could have been crunchier, was quite good. Service was great considering our friend was so dehydrated from being overserved the previous evening, he must have had a dozen ice tea refills. \n\nThe ambience at these places kills me. It's like Oregano's married Cracker Barrel! There is crap all over the walls. Hey. Who's dusting this stuff anyway. I did notice quite a bit of dust and grease on the light fixture above our table. \n\nWe attempted to try the pizza place a few doors away, but they were closed. I suggested Hooter's but before I finished saying it, we all squealed in all of our gayness....\"Ewww...boobies!\". So Uno it was. \n\nBut I couldn't help think of that card game Uno. Damn that's a fun game. And I also couldn't get a guy from high school outta my head. His nickname was Uno. He got it one day in the locker room after gym class. You figure it out. \n\nI'll go again if I'm ever at the AZ Center. I just might bring my Windex and Endust however.", "business_id": "nc3IiY5LNdmEwUZCW84yuA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lHZsCZ4KZsxeiixQ1lBxLA", "review_id": "Eyu45c8U4v9wTYLnrbh0vA", "text": "I have been here twice.  The food is OK, nothing special but not bad.\n\nI have had pizzas and salads and they were as described but nothing to write home about.\n\nMy main gripe about this place is the service.  It has been slow and innattentive on both occasions.  On the latest visit the place was half empty but there was a 10-15 minute wait?  While we stood there, two customers came up to the hostess asking her to take their money as their servers had disappeared.\n\nI like  the Arizona Center but try My Big Fat Greek Restaurant... Plenty of staff, great outside seating and a much more pleasant experience.", "business_id": "nc3IiY5LNdmEwUZCW84yuA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WRVrxPlDOCFsKmzhjdGqxg", "review_id": "fr4vCIvT_BoyMTJFe6QaMA", "text": "I visit this Pizzeria Uno every so often for its \"happy hour\" (aka \"snack hours\"). During their happy hour, they usually have three-dollar beers and \"small plate\" versions of their normal appetizers for $1.99 or $2.99. Some of the appetizers (like the nachos or thin-crust pizza) are actually almost the same size as the normal appetizers and can be a good deal.\n\nService is generally mediocre. Sometimes you will have great service and you will get your drinks and food relatively quickly, but other times it can take almost 20 minutes to get a few beers and a single slider with some tortilla chips. I suppose it could be the kitchen...\n\nThe atmosphere is, of course, nothing more than your classic \"American bar and grill\" with lots of \"flare\" (think Office Space). Coca-Cola advertising, Route 66 signs and various Phoenix sports paraphernalia predominate. During warm weather, you can sit outside on their patio located off the Arizona Center's main plaza.", "business_id": "nc3IiY5LNdmEwUZCW84yuA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WRVrxPlDOCFsKmzhjdGqxg", "review_id": "iQnqLWuR9NJyswlL_Zpzpg", "text": "Say \"BITES.\" Say \"WINGS.\"\n\nApparently, my waiter did not know the difference between \"WINGS\" and \"BITES,\" because when my roommate and I ordered buffalo BITES, we got WINGS instead. We hate wings and love bonless buffalo BITES. It was even more frustrating when our buddy came to join us at happy hour and the waiter spoke for two minutes about how he prefers the BITES over the WINGS.\n\nI know I probably sound dramatic, but I will NOT be back...", "business_id": "nc3IiY5LNdmEwUZCW84yuA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P9_mygygjPBWfMJmN59tVg", "review_id": "m0YTrQ6jtkgjeOPHnejJzQ", "text": "Ah, Chicago Pizza! It's been four months and this was a slice of heaven. You people from Chicago know what I'm talking about. We ran into this by accident and we just had lunch, but we had to go in and order a pizza anyways. Yes, we ate the whole thing. The crust was a little different but I'm not complaining one bit. Loved it!", "business_id": "nc3IiY5LNdmEwUZCW84yuA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "hjPDVLfQsghAHJv6jogDDA", "review_id": "_IcANBurNjiK9CctHUPYJA", "text": "Ended up here last week looking for a quick place to have lunch with a friend.  we thought they weren't open but someone came out and waved us in.  trying to catch a movie in an hour we decided to try them out.  we were first disappointed to find out that they don't have chicago style thin crust.  \"They have flatbread\"  but this was remiss.\n\nlet me preface by stating I spent the first 18 years of my life growing up in Northern Illinois and I'd like to think I know a thing or two about chicago pizza, generally you have your more popular Chicago style deep with the stuffed topping and a layer of sauce on top, then the lesser known \"but still delicious\" Chicago style thin, which is thicker than NY style usually square cut with lots of cheese and some of the toppings under the cheese, usually with sweeter sauce.\n\nwell Uno doesn't have this, they have flatbread, but I'm sorry I thought I was going into an \"AUTHENTIC CHICAGO STYLE PIZZA\" place for a chicago style pizza.  After we gave up the dream of thin crust we ordered a deep dish with a few meats. a while later (remember it's deep dish) we got our pizza and although it wasn't bad it wasn't anything special and I think they should maybe tone it down on the \"CHICAGO THIS, and CHICAGO that, keep your windy city to yourself, cuz I'm not fooled\"\n\nI give them credit for getting the pizza out in a reasonable time frame, but paying $25 for a pizza that was \"alright\" didn't leave me in a good mood.  But you can be kind of a dick about pizza when you grew up eating what you believe is some of the best pizza in the world.", "business_id": "nc3IiY5LNdmEwUZCW84yuA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "ZnW03uiAVckrxFNNhtCKuw", "text": "I should've ordered the pizza, but noooo I went for the wings...yeah wings not boneless bites.  I got wings 3 ways...6 wings, lucliky I paid happy hour price, I can't see paying the regular menu price for 6 wings.  I tried the asian, garlic buffalo and sam adams bbq.   The asian was bland and too p-nutty, the bbq was lame, the garlic buffalo much better and left me wanting more.  \nI sat at the bar, only 2 of us there but it was raining out and a little cold.  Since I live just 2 blocks from here I am sure I will be back, I will order something other than the wings next time.", "business_id": "nc3IiY5LNdmEwUZCW84yuA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "VPluW3WUtPn9Xn_uEOv-pg", "text": "This little store is located within the Arizona Center here downtown.  I have shopped here before, as it is in the area that I work at.  It is locally owned by a couple, and they actually have two locations...this one and another location in Gainey Ranch in Scottsdale.\n\nThis place carries mostly touristy stuff.  I think thier prices are a little high, but the store is well kept, the people that work here are wonderfully nice and kind, and you can get a garden variety of items to choose from.", "business_id": "9zjSYbbWV5WHt-Jl7vE1Vw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VCgMaGghu3OhiMDAkVsRzw", "review_id": "bMWhOEx1g1u6X_WxggmHAQ", "text": "This place attached me with the beautiful copper fountain they have in the front window... It was all down hill from there though. \nThe store basically only had tourist junk in it and the employee working was incredibly rude. \nSKIP IT!", "business_id": "9zjSYbbWV5WHt-Jl7vE1Vw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iDsAP_iWCSO3HRx5xVzy4g", "review_id": "_5P5l5cIa89Ayb44FAvnzQ", "text": "I loved this place.  It was a little pricey but all the stuff in it had some kind of paperwork.  The paperwork explained about the materials used. I thought the lady who worked there was nice.  Don't skip go in---even if you don't buy you can soak up a little astmosphere,", "business_id": "9zjSYbbWV5WHt-Jl7vE1Vw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "OifxmhX4X_qeMIYuFE_0Ew", "review_id": "pS3R-BTvueO29uCMDBquTQ", "text": "I shopped in the downtown store last July and found that the lady that worked there had a lot of hisotical knowlege to share.  I loved the shop and the fact that I learned a little about the area.  She didn't have the item in the color I wanted so she directed me to the Gainey Ranch location and they had it.  That is also a lovely shop and the owners were there.  They were also happy to share some history with us which was great.  Both shops are a great place to visit when visiting the Scottsdale/Phoenix area.", "business_id": "9zjSYbbWV5WHt-Jl7vE1Vw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nWouNfZD3Pw08RYizxkqcA", "review_id": "Pe_vcpBNerDcR4vL-afuIw", "text": "Hotel San Carlos is known for its hauntings. Twenty-two year-old\nLeone Jensen jumped off the hotel's rooftop in 1928 and rumor has it that she's one of many spirits that haunt the historic downtown Phoenix hotel. Guests often say that she can be spotted around the hotel in a white evening gown. \n\nAccording to the staff, Jensen is one of many ghosts who haunt the hotel. Guests have also reported hearing children's laughter late at night and phones often wake people up in the middle of the night and no one is on the line.\n\nWant to decide for yourself if the hotel is truly haunted? Check in if you dare and look for one of the late night security guards. If you ask nicely, they'll give you a tour of the hotel and its allegedly haunted basement. Just be sure to tip them for their time.  And if you're looking for something more G-rated, the hotel usually has ghost tours around Halloween.", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "nrRwsvVMHkdErzZL52FapA", "text": "Don't have a pool and looking for a place to cool off in the hot summer months? Look no further, this is the place. \nHotel San Carlos has a pool on the third floor. It has a bar and a spot for a dance floor that quickly fills up as the DJ's pump in house music, and the drinks start to flow. They do \"Adult Swim\" on Saturday's and Sunday's - you don't have to be a guest at the hotel to go. Everyone is welcome and you can bring your own booze~ It is a lot better than other places (say the Mondrian) as the people are chill and you don't have to be a supermodel or look like one to go there. I would recommend this spot to anyone (out of town or not) as a nice place to cool off and relax during the weekend.", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "mt3yjgHWkrUmijiLf9VFPA", "review_id": "xcguqIl5o3rHgnyazUrBww", "text": "So... I'm a sucker for ghost stories, I'll admit it. \n\nWhen the boy and I decided to a day of wandering around Phoenix before making our way out to the Grand Canyon for a wedding, we had a hotel choice to make. There's a number of offerings downtown, and in August, let's face it,  not a whole lot of people are visiting this 107-degree town so the options in our budget range were pretty open. \n\nWhat got us to bypass the fancier, but on sale, hotels with their shiny lobbies, fake-scent-pumping ventilation systems and flat screen TVs? The idea that we might wake up to a bump in the night. \n\nAs the story goes, in 1928,  a woman, desperately in love  (and possibly preggers) with a bell boy from a neighboring hotel, took a flying leap from the roof and became a part of the hotel's history. Supposedly the room in which she stayed, 720, is still alive with her presence, as she plays with the TV and glides in shadows across the room. \n\nWe did a little ghost hunting while we stayed, though  Room 720 wasn't \navailable, we were still able to wander the 7th floor and take pictures of the hallways and stairs. Alas, there was no ghost sightings. \n\nNor did we hear the giggles of children who spent their days as students here when an Indian school occupied the property. \n\nHowever, the hotel was still fun, it was like taking a step back in time with pedestal sinks and mosaic floors. And who doesn't like a bottle opener in the bathroom? It was easy to imagine the silver screen movies stars partying until the early hours, even in our no-view room. \n\nIf you're here, make a stop at the pool, where Marilyn Monroe once swam. It's beautiful at night adorned with multi-colored bubble lamps. But you can't swim after 10! (Who's looking ;-P )", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tF1qQ5Ik8tb1xtXcU-eW_A", "review_id": "2KHW6jt3wKaw-SS0QB4Zlg", "text": "Classy old hotel in downtown Phoenix. \n\nThere is little to do in the area after dark and the room we were in did not have air conditioning. How the hell can a hotel in Phoenix not have air conditioning? \n\nThe charm of the place is that they kept much of the original decor and fixtures of this once famous Phoenix institution.", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "W_QXYA7A0IhMrvbckz7eVg", "review_id": "MpC6V1MziydMGmM0sPDAEg", "text": "My husband and I booked the Mae West suite to retire to after we finished hosting our wedding festivities across the street at the Arizona Club.  We couldn't have been more happy with the place.\n\nAfter a very long and full day of wedding activities, we were instantly charmed and wrapped up in the history of this gorgeous building the second we walked through the doors.  We stuffed ourselves, and my huge dress, into the very old elevator and whisked ourselves to our floor on the 4th level.  Keep in mind, this is a very old building, so the doorways are quite small.  The room inside was gorgeous and full of old school glamour.  Check out the website to see photos of the room.  We soon discovered that we both forgot to bring our toothbrushes and toothpaste and the front desk had some sent up to us right away.\n\nIf you appreciate historic buildings, old school charm, and ghost stories, you have to check this place out, it really is cool.  The value for our room was incredible too!  We only paid 99 bucks for a very large and comfortable two room suite.  A great experience.", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "EKwGhgLrM18ErVKKeYE2UA", "review_id": "Pln10jGHy-z2hsA5RmdHdA", "text": "I stayed here once in July (didn't know the fan was what would keep us cool at the time) because it was close to an event at the Orpheum that I was attending very early the next morning and I got a super cheap deal. \n\nI thought the place had charm and was told of the about the ghosts who haunt the place and all the celebrities who had once stayed here at check-in. Fun place to stay if you're doing something downtown, but not anywhere I would stay if I was looking to book a nice relaxing weekend.", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "iw0rsR4TFEvUbd_59lntcQ", "text": "I went to an event  hosted at Hotel San Carlos and found the appetizers tasty, nothing special but basic.  The drinks were made well, the room was clean and relaxing, the service was nice and personable.  I think it is a great spot in downtown Phoenix for a social party/gathering!  \n\nI have never stayed in the hotel, so this review is strictly in the event category.  \n\nHotel San Carlos, has great charm and attentive employees.", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z6OGpPPnGNDTOsLhf4KVzA", "review_id": "90M7tzesfXLK5q7HC48-Ig", "text": "I was able to get an excellent rate through hotels.com. $58 a night. Yes the room is small. But there were no bed bugs! A woman that was going to the same convention stayed at an upscale hotel near by and had bite marks all over her arm. :P \n\nI didn't get a chance to swim in the pool, but I checked it out and it was nice up there. \n\nThe staff was very friendly and helpful.\n\nThe bathrooms are small. For some reason I had to keep the hot water turned all the way off. Otherwise the water would be scorching HOT!\n\nThe cable needs to be upgraded to digital.\n\nDidn't run into any ghosts. Thank goodness!", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ohko8xl3GWX29VgcGQJLiA", "review_id": "9REDAXbndr8h7NQTvpdy7A", "text": "I didnt spend the night but I would. I went for the entertainment that was advertised. The club down stairs was dead. Went to the pool they had some bands pretty cool vibe. I ordered two drinks tasted like warm flat soda there goes $20 but the door guys were nice enough to give me my cover back. \n\nIm going to give this place another shot soon.", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Q48KMGa7gNIUvS-GjsesCg", "review_id": "6xzy9TG5_fNvUuwkr3s4HA", "text": "I'm not sure what other people on here have been smoking, but I want some!\n\nPerhaps I just had a bad room. I can't really name many good things about my stay at the San Carlos. But I can name a few bad ones!\n\nGood -\n\nStaff is friendly and helpful. Room service is impeccable.\n\nBad -\n\nRooms and bathrooms are small. It's like being in a closet. Don't be fooled by their pictures on their site... those are the suites. \n\nPaper-thin walls: I can hear the guy in the next room over having a conference call... and I can fully understand what he's saying. Can also hear him farting in the bathroom. Not much privacy!\n\nIrregular water heat: Shower works well as long as no one else in the building is flushing a toilet. You'll be standing there and then all of a sudden it's scolding hot. Happened about once every 30 seconds. Water was also cold in the mornings since everyone else was showering as well.\n\nNo control over AC: I know it's Phoenix, but come on. My room was basically a refrigerator at all hours of the day, with no control over it. Vent actuator was broken.\n\n----\n\nOverall opinion: Not worth the money. For a few bucks more I could have stayed at the Hyatt or something. I know their selling point is the whole historical aspect, but c'mon guys; time for a renovation! Will probably not be staying here again the next time I'm in town.", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 9, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "v5k-__wHo2xPI25WO-dcQA", "review_id": "hvQ9sJzpqq1qgO9qjloyTg", "text": "I am a sucker for antiques and historic anything - one night after a heavy boozing session in downtown Phoenix, I decided that rather than risking a DUI or calling a friend to babysit, that I would find the most affordable hotel that wasn't a shit hole. Hotel San Carlos had sweet rates, so this was the spot. \n\nBefore coming here I knew nothing about the history of it.. so I wasn't in it for the ghosts, although my wallet went missing, so could it be the spirit of Leone Jensen that was to blame? I will never know. I ended up getting the King Suite, for the same price as a regular room. Blame it on my abilities to get whatever the hell I want is up to you, but the guy at the front desk was more than happy to upgrade. Score.\n\nOnce inside the room, I was taken aback by the beautiful crown molding, Victorian decor, original radiators heating the room, vintage bed canopy and of course, the antiques that were scattered about. It reminded me of one of my old apartments in Boston, plenty of history to give me that sweet sweet feeling of being back in New England. This was what I dug most. I am not sure how big a normal room is, but the King Suite was pretty spacious. A loaded bar, with stools and all, living room area with a pull out couch, tv and footrests,  an armoir for hanging my clothes, which I didn't use obviously..  I snooped through every nook because it was all so old and interesting and mostly because im nosey. The bed was friggin' huge.. assuming they named the room after the bed would not be totally out of the question. \n\nHere come the complaints...\nThe pillows.. my god, they were so hard and gigantic (that's what she said). I ended up having to use a throw pillow from the couch to rest my head comfortably for I am a small human being with a tiny neck. The bathroom entrance has a step up that is about 10\" high which I am surprised I did not stumble over and fall face first into the toilet followed by a broken nose and bleeding knees in the middle of the night. And lastly, had I of slept in 10 minutes more than I did, I would have been awoken by the sound of the maids vacuuming through the paper thin walls.. There is very little privacy in that sense. \n\nOther than that, the staff were so nice, and it was decorated beautifully for the holiday season. I hear the pool is rad, and how can it not be when Marilyn Monroe herself took a dip in it once upon a time? Other celebs have shacked up here as well.. Mae West, Jack Dempsey, John F. Kennedy and one of my faves..  Clark Gable. How cool is that! \n\nCome to think of it.. I did hear the sound of little children talking and laughing as I was leaving that morning, which I blamed on something outside not knowing the story about it being built on the first schoolhouse in Phx and over some sacred wishing well? Maybe I did experience a little paranormal activity, without even knowing it!\n\nI will certainly be back!", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bmzq_nkjYqp8aWn12RJdhA", "review_id": "p-0kqEcVa6S7YVOStGWRKg", "text": "Wanted to ghost hunt but was too drunk and had a blast with naked chicks in the pool. Walls are paper thin...", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f3LA83yEEBMj9q92H28O7w", "review_id": "mO6gPhFL1_6U53x39bWjtQ", "text": "Not so rad.", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Iw5Nk3gtsoplSkgKiBK-1A", "review_id": "4BWBPf-FELL-oR2b-ocA_g", "text": "We stayed here for the recent Phoenix Rock and Roll marathon.  The hotel itself is \"boutique\" as the website says, yet it has paper thin walls and we could hear the drunk people come home at 2am the night before our 8am race.  In addition, this hotel was listed on the race website as a good place to stay, YET when we returned back from the race (which ends in Tempe and requires a 45 min train ride back), our hotel room door was locked with our stuff inside.  We were then charged an additional \"1/2 day\" fee in order to get our stuff out and shower rather than having a late check out.  There is a Hyatt and a Westin near by ...stay there!!!!", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "yeSRxEDtWpdI1Oc2TsX3xw", "review_id": "88K5JqaOFJbTDfd7s0n5wA", "text": "As budget conscious hotels go, the San Carlos is not bad for travelers who don't mind the thin walls, small rooms, intermittent wireless, and yes- a fairly large roach in the bathtub.\n\nI stayed for three nights over St. Patrick's Day, without the knowledge that one of the oldest and most popular Irish bars is located in the hotel. While the hotel has a lounge, it's dimly lit and looks like a run down lounge, rather than an upscale destination. \n\nOn St. Patrick's Day, both the lounge and the Irish bar next door throw a big St. Patty's Day party. If you're there for important business, it's not really where you should be staying. If you're there for a sports trip to go to a Suns or Diamondbacks game with a bunch of guys, then it's fine.\n\nThe wireless signal in room 607 was non-existent most of the time, unless you positioned yourself near the window or in a very specific spot on the bed.\n\nThe first night I brought my MacBook Pro down to the lobby to see if I could get a signal. While I could get a signal, there was no where to sit and plug-in, so that option was out. I went over to the brand new Westin Hotel across the street and used the free wi-fi in the lobby lounge. Truth be told, I'd rather have stayed at the Westin, but I was trying to save the company a few dollars. That's a decision I will think twice about in the future.\n\nThe second night, frustrated, I called downstairs to the desk and the woman told me that I should bring my laptop downstairs to see if I could connect, then go back upstairs. What she didn't know is that I've been in the Internet industry for 16-years. When I pleaded to switch rooms, she continued to try and tell me to come downstairs, even though I'd already tried that the night before. When I insisted that she find me another room, she told me the hotel was overbooked. She also started down the road of blaming the customer, saying \"why are you yelling at me?\" I said, I am not yelling at you, I am frustrated because your hotel advertises free wi-fi, now you're telling me I have to come downstairs (which I did the night before) and try to connect, then go back upstairs.\n\nAfter that call, I took my laptop over to the Sheraton, another Starwood Hotel, which is a bit longer of a walk, but it was nice out. I sat in the lobby on their free wi-fi while watching a bit of March Madness on the big screen and enjoying snacks from their convenience shop.\n\nIf you need a wi-fi connection, then stay far far away from this hotel.\n\nNow to the roach. So, I went to take a shower the morning of my departure and found our not so little friend in the bathtub. Gross. I called down and that sent a bell man up to check it out, but it had scurried somewhere by the time he arrived. I took a very quick shower (which took some time to warm, maybe because of the age of the hotel and it's old water system), checked out, and will never go back.\n\nSorry Hotel San Carlos. While you are a charming little old hotel, you're not for me. I can't recommend you.\n\nI will say that the only benefit to this hotel is the barber shop on the ground floor. They were really nice I got a great haircut, but it was $18. And, the hotel is directly on the path of the light rail from the airport, so it's pretty easy to get to. Although the Westin is now right there too, so I'd prefer to stay at the new Westin in the future, given it's proximity to ASU Cronkite School.", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0PcaeCbEUzDigxAkC3pJ9Q", "review_id": "ZZXuSPS4EcqZ0rPb4WnCgA", "text": "A little pricey for the lack of amenities but the history of the hotel made it worth one night stay. \nTiny room.\nSimple bathroom.\nDid have a bar with food open late so that was great. \nI didn't get to their pool but heard it was nice.\nRoom seemed clean to me.\nGreat location! Walking distance to everything downtown.\n\nBeware! I was quoted one price on the phone but when I went to use the yelp promo they bumped it $10 bucks. Not Cool!", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "auVkTXPmA8o3oU8barlBSw", "review_id": "Ay599TmUdBXXDeeI7leGbg", "text": "Love the history - architecture and original finishes (copper elevators!) are awesome. Outdated finishes (old carpet, really small bathrooms, shower water that randomly changes from cold to scalding) are not\n.\nLocation is excellent - walk to anything you want downtown, train stop is a block away, adjacent to Seamus McCaffrey's and Ghost Lounge.\n\nWe stayed one night and didn't have any problems with thin walls or cleanliness.\n\nPool is up on the 3rd floor, which is cool.\n\nPrice is really good.\n\nOverall, if you ever want to stay downtown and save some bucks, I totally recommend the Hotel San Carlos. \n\nHotel San Carlos, if you are reading this, please please modernize the hotel somewhat (see Hotel Valley Ho) and I guarantee you will immediately draw a crowd.", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ajlsUu-QukZC8P4qD8iI2A", "review_id": "gIbeRk5LuW1fxhsC3Zh5OQ", "text": "SO, DON'T STAY HERE IF YOU HAVE OPTIONS. WHY U ASK???  \nOK, let's just say I LOVE history and architecture, but 3stars equals one faucet for hot AND cold water, a shower bigger than 2ft x 2ft, more privacy via better insulation (lets just say I know when both of  my neighbors were having moments of \"intimacy\", one just got done, that's why I'm writing my review, because it's like I WAS THERE!!!!!!) \n3stars = furniture that was made before 1965. OK, then lets recap.. No thermostat, so you have ZERO control over your temp for your room, TV was old school, as was the furniture, carpeting, bathroom (2 faucets 1hot and 1cold, not both under 1... Shower being ICE cold one second and SCAULDING HOT the next second without warning, the terrible internet connection (which did not work the first night, then I told the front desk clerk and their response was to use the internet on the 1st floor even though I was located on the 5th floor, TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE) \nThe valet parking attendant who tried to pick up my friend, or well, why don't u enjoy ur stay here and write a review for me to ENJOY?? Location is the only thing this hotel has going for it, unless u live in a tent, are homeless, or can afford to spend cash on a terribly overrated hotel. IF this is 3 stars, I'm a millionaire, by reading this review, you know Im not, and this hotel is a joke... Ok, check the swimming pool and tell me how you're going to get a tan... 3stars my A**", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "w2cd1q5PI9hHfv6yeCFagg", "review_id": "0dZB3UX6fDr4LGiJpbgawQ", "text": "I really like this place. Historic, well located, plenty of character. Love the ghost legends whether they're true or not. Docked one star for the pool which, although nice, was freezing and had leaves and other assorted junk floating in it. Yuck! Also, there's no off-street parking, but I suppose that's common for downtown, even in Phoenix.", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_UAyLUAFAe8lnry2NEfVGA", "review_id": "3OKOYIfKPuvEb6y8zijc6g", "text": "hotel historique qui a vu passer Marylin et Clark Gable pas un peu v\u00e9tuste , bien plac\u00e9 mais personnel peu sympa , parking cher ( 20 dollars) et petit dej nul...l'hotel serait hant\u00e9 , la l\u00e9gende est sympamas nous n'avons pas rencontr\u00e9 \"la\" fant\u00f4me", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iLQzLLo9q_Zx6FpgmVgA-w", "review_id": "XhQBcugb3gyjcg6nHlcDlQ", "text": "I love this place because it's affordable, has classic glamor, original chandeliers, copper elevator doors, cute pool, great location, and comfortable beds.\n\nYes, I am a fan of this place and see myself staying here again in the future. I knew it was an historic hotel and I wasn't sure what to expect and I kept an open mind. My friend booked us a room with 2 double beds. The room was fairly small, and so was the bathroom. Honestly, nothing very special. The beds were very comfortable, no weird smells, and clean. The walls are thin and it was annoying to hear the neighbors \"enjoying,\" their stay. Ha! And it didnt help that we were staying there the night of a pub crawl so there were some loud neighbors and the thin walls didnt help.", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ApQgY6e9lJip6Yu28V7uGA", "review_id": "FplVF-lUZO-j3OxJb6rszw", "text": "We went up to Phoenix for a Tom Petty concert last year and were excited to check this place out.  I absolutely loved it!  I love old hotels like this and this one was great.  Rooms are small due to the fact that this hotel is old but still comfy and cozy.  The staff was very friendly and breakfast was very good.  The hotel was within walking distance of a few bars we visited and it turned out to be a good trip even though our concert was cancelled.  The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars is because they lost our reservation on the first night we were supposed to stay BUT then they paid for a night at the Mariott around the corner.  Great customer service!!", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EnvG_kewvG5PqUqNSgs9Iw", "review_id": "uRqw3EtlbgXXK-PsUGeA9A", "text": "My husband and I stayed here over the weekend. We loved it! Our room was very clean which is most important to me in any hotel. Beds were comfy with plenty of extra pillows. I did not get some of the complaints I saw with others for size of the room. I would say pretty standard to most hotels. You can generally expect rooms and bathrooms to be smaller than modern places in historic hotels.I love that they keep things original as they can.Staff was really friendly. We felt very welcome and relaxed. We took the ghost tour. Our guide was very nice. She let us roam around as we wished to take pictures. We stayed in 218. On this night all the suites were unavailable. I would like to go back and try one of the suites next time.I forgot there was a pool so I did not bring a suit.Very nice pool. We did go check it out. Next time. I thought the room was priced very well. There is a bar in the hotel. We did hear the music until 2 am however, I did not find it to be so loud I could not go to sleep. Everything was completely quiet past 2 am. Sadly we did not find any ghosts. Maybe next time!", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ho7cWkUqMs1yu43wMqoheA", "review_id": "_QEB9g-98a_bLiWmv5BkMQ", "text": "It's definitely cheap compared to other hotels in DT Phoenix.  We weren't in the hotel much anyway because we were traveling.\n\nAs with any hotel - you get what you pay for.  The hotel is old.\n\n-The shower water was cold the first night that we got there.  Interestingly they give you Rusk body lotion, shampoo, body wash, and soap.  Maybe it's to make up for everything else in the bathroom being so old.\n\n-There's a nice little pool with chairs and space on an open air roof.\n\nOverall a good experience and I would highly recommend it to the budget traveler.", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zrBmkDDLS94GYexyp0LyqQ", "review_id": "NyCIkWwqgF4t33M3R1hS6w", "text": "The Yelp Deal that pops up when you check in was not honored when I presented it, and the staff person made it sound like I was an idiot for presenting it as they had stopped that promotion so long ago.  Perhaps they forgot to tell Yelp?  The valet parking guys work hard, and are good, but the front desk help is just so-so.  Rooms were clean, their soaps and shampoos were great smelling.  Funny sign in shower \"sudden drops in water pressure will result in a temporary increase in water temperature\".  Free wi-fi.  If the service at the front desk were a bit better, it would be four stars, easy.", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 10, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "310BNd7zkifAT_bOVwu9tQ", "text": "= = = = =  WEEKDAY LUNCH BUFFET  :-O  = = = = =\n\nOk, the old Hotel San Carlos here is serving a weekday lunch buffet, so of course I stopped in to try it.  Today was Mexican food day, & they had a small setup of 16 items, which might be ok as long as the food is good.\n\nI started with some of what they said was Tortilla Soup, in a styrofoam bowl.  Next, there was a bit of salad, & then it was on to the refried beans, which were cold, tasteless, & the consistency of the clay we had back in grade school.  They also featured nearly tasteless chimichangas, enchiladas, & tacos.\n\nOver at my table there was a pitcher of WARM water to drink!\n\nThe service was awful, & so was most of the food.  Factoring in price ($7.99), it was worse than Taco Bite!     :-O", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bHFVi9iJ_sH6IiyQazdhQQ", "review_id": "uYDaI1vKEL-VcxbhvW3emQ", "text": "Blah...Very disappointing. I ended up at the San Carlos when it was the only hotel downtown that wasn't sold out. I don't think it was worth the $200 a night, but I didn't have a choice. \n\nThe shower was amazingly tiny. I felt like I was being frisked up against a wall just to wash my hair.\n\nThe walls are super thin. I could hear snoring from one room, coughing from across the hall and the TV on the other side....just awful.\n\nThe staff wasn't very helpful---forgot to program a wake up call, refused to assist when an alarm had been going off in another room for over an hour in the middle of the afternoon, etc. \n\nThe ghost lounge was very cute...I went down and it was a swing night which seemed to be fun. \n\nI'd be willing to come back to the lounge, but not the hotel for sure.", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gj_398oemu73V9DEFSYZjg", "review_id": "t_UZEUpOYCby9hMZgtmxZQ", "text": "The bar was okay but the comedy show was horrible.", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dDIuWlsPMuUELPuIPlWg_w", "review_id": "F9FyVNwHpNIyMhlZ8U76eA", "text": "The hotel has an incredible amount of charm.  You get the feeling that you just stepped back in time when you walk into the lobby.  The elevators still have the classic rotating needle that shows what floor the elevator is on.  We stayed in the Governor's Suite, and it too was eking of nostalgia.\nUnfortunately some of the staff members did not have the same amount of charm to match the hotel's architecture and styling.  In particular, everyone we encountered at the front desk did not provide service you would expect at a classic establishment as this.  \nOn the other hand, the Valet Attendant exceeded my expectations.  He was very personable and helpful.  Furthermore, the bartender at the Ghost Lounge was equally personable and made us feel welcome each time we returned.  It appears that he recently purchased the lounge/bar.  He has a great personality and attitude.  I wish him the best.\nThe hotel is known for it's haunted nature.  I was not pleased to hear this.  Some may be attracted by this.  My over active mind kept me thinking of ghosts in the middle of the night. That's just my fault. \nOverall, a historic hotel with a lot of personality.  The hotel might benefit by training the front desk in proper hotel etiquette and professionalism.", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rjlb-7-JcmM6fR64ZpyTug", "review_id": "qMLytrGKQmIInMYwbrp0wQ", "text": "Hated it! Remember the In Living Color sketch, Men on Film? No? Basically just say \"hated it\" in a sassy gay voice and that is exactly how I feel about the Hotel San Carlos. Maybe snap your fingers and pierce your lips after saying it too. \n\nI thought it would be fun. I thought it would be cool. I drove by a million times and said to myself, \"I wanna get a room there one of these days.\" Unfortunately, when that day arrived I was severely disappointed. \n\nI knew it was old and I thought that would be part of the charm, but it wasn't. That's the problem. It's just old and crappy, not historic and charming. There is a difference. Maybe it would have been more charming if the staff knew what they were doing. Not a single basic question I asked could be answered by the girl working at the front desk. The vallet guy was NEVER around. NEVER. So that made it a little hard to, you know, vallet my car. The king bed we upgraded to was just two small beds pushed together. Man, I love sleeping in the crack! So comfortable. Want a late checkout, no problem ... oh, wait, problem. The night person and the morning person seem to be on different pages.\n\nBottom line, someone needs to send their employees to a class on customer service and maybe even give them a print out of their job descriptions. Oh, hey, you know what ... that someone is you, Hotel San Carlos management. \n\n(Disclaimer: I might be PMSing as I write this review.) \n\n(Yes, that is a legit excuse.)\n\n(For me, not the hotel staff.)", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "76H2ZLgglkXNTRId8-jg4g", "review_id": "5Zs5jpr1MbenGsJ7XtUDFA", "text": "It is old.  Walls are paper thin, it's almost like the noise from the hall and other nearby rooms is amplified.  Is that even possible?  The room did appear clean.  No security at all, just a young girl behind the front desk.  Doors to both streets wide open and vagrants milling around the openings, lounge, and lobby.\n\nThe worst part is the \"manager\".  Shortly after checking in (mid-afternoon), we decided this is not going to work.  We took our luggage back downstairs and turned in the key, leaving the room exactly as it was when we arrived.  The desk clerk called the manager, who said we would be charged one nights room + a $50 early departure fee.  We asked to speak with the manager and were told she would not talk to us.\n\nEveryone else says this place is cheap, but a $170 charge for not even staying there seems a little pricing to me.  We are no having to dispute the charge with the CC bank.", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oHHtTyZe4OZ_lwqJUPkiIg", "review_id": "9K4Ktt1x3SfbvpHi8eN4YQ", "text": "I know a lot of people have complaints, but I was here for a convention in January and it was a perfect place to stay.  I had a small room with an adorable bathroom, all of which had character.  The bar had great beer, the staff was friendly and my hot water was just fine, unless the room next door flushed.  :)\nIt's an old hotel, with character, so if you want sterility book somewhere else.  I loved it.  It was the only good thing about downtown Phoenix as far as I could tell.", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VpURV1vP5Uit5_eHaCmd8w", "review_id": "N8k81QD7x3onWR2ekMro7A", "text": "My husband booked the hotel because it was listed as one of America's Historic Hotel.  It's in need of some TLC.  Bathroom tiles chipped and dirty grout made it seem dirty.  Small room facing the main street (quiet though).  Unless you're going to a baseball or basketball game (both stadiums are within walking distance), downtown Phoenix is dead.  Hotel also mentioned by Travel Channel as being one of the most haunted (Ghost Bar).  Even during the day, little activity in the area.", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_-IoPDJhQGB7DrW8ST_3bg", "review_id": "0E1sv3mVjpW3yJ9twEBESQ", "text": "Do NOT stay here.  Small, old rooms, paper thin walls, old pluming, unimpressive. No AC - this is Phoenix!  While this hotel was big in the 50's, they haven't renovated it since.  The only positive was the roof deck with the pool.  Next time I would stay at a nearby hotel from a national chain.  We had a group for a weekend and ended up renting a suite at the Holiday Inn for a party room one night.", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "muU7S-YE8D3FM5KgxOtFCw", "review_id": "4s938bfGLdbstz_9wySMlw", "text": "I stayed at San Carlos May 19th - 20th. It was merely \"okay\".\n\nI liked: \nHistoric old school hollywood feel. It was chic. I dug it. \nThe place had character and I particularly liked the outside of the rooms more than the in. We were in walking distance to the places we wanted to go. \n\nHow about no on these items:\nSurprise! No hotel parking. You can pay the Valet 20 bucks or pay 15 over at chase's parking lot. \nSurprise! They hold an extra $25 on your card in case of room damage. \nGhost lounge? It was Saturday night and the dance floor was empty. It wasn't the plan to go there but it was kind of depressing to see that....\nGhosty goodness? Nope. There was a somewhat weird vibe about the place but nothing really standing out. My house has had more ghosty vibes and action that I received here. \n\nIt has the potential to be pretty awesome but the surprise extra money you end up spending seems like it makes up the difference of what you save.\nI will probably avoid going here again, including the club.", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VqoZ6_dh4nPGJP9H_XsweQ", "review_id": "x1C9MY-Pe_cmFHL-2T7QiQ", "text": "We stayed at the Hotel San Carlos this past Memorial Day weekend during the Phoenix Comicon and not only is the hotel beautiful and rich with history but the staff is AMAZING! \n\nThere were 5 of us checking in and we had a small room that was going to be tight but we were going to make it work when the girl behind the counter let us know that the suite was available and it had more room. She offered us a good deal compared to their normal pricing but we were all a little tight on funds so we were nervous about upgrading. She asked the manager to come over and after chatting with all of us for a few minutes (she was so super sweet and informative about the history of the hotel and an absolute pleasure to speak with) she worked some kind of wonderful magic and brought the room down to a killer deal that was completely mind blowing. All of us were so excited because not only did each of us now have a bed to sleep in, but it was going to save us money so that we had a bit more to spend at the Con. \n\nThe room had a separate living room with a couch bed, desk, chair, and foot stool. The bedroom had 2 full-size beds and a nice desk. The view was of downtown PHX and it had 2 nice-sized closets and 2 bathrooms! This was perfect for 3 girls and 2 guys since we all had to get ready at the same time. \n\nThe hotel is beautiful. The lobby is quaint and well appointed. Obviously being a historical landmark it is older and smaller than the gigantic contemporary resorts that many of us are now used to, but it's so much better in many ways. It was warm and friendly and felt like a loved one's home. Honestly I would stay there again anytime. \n\nThere is talk about it being haunted but I didn't get a scary vibe from the hotel at all. I will say that without knowing anything about the haunting history I did step onto the elevator by myself to go up to my room and all of the sudden I smelled some sort of fruity  perfume smell that was not present when I first got into it and the elevator which was set to go up took me down to the basement even though the B button was not pushed and my room was on the 5th floor. The doors opened revealing the basement and I said \"Hello?\" There was no one around. It kind of creeped me out a little bit later when I found out more about the history of the hotel and it's haunting stories. \n\nI highly recommend the Hotel San Carlos for those of you who appreciate history and don't mind a hotel with character. \n\nOh and the parking isn't awful. It's just a little jot up the street which for those of you who don't mind walking a short ways, is just fine. If you do mind walking, they have valet.", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2iTc9BwAgCR9STqEquurWQ", "review_id": "ANQniMBcFIOQ1DLghDh9lw", "text": "Friendly staff, independent hotel with a nice cool pool even on the heat of June...oh, and ghosts!  Perfectly charming place to stay.", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p5cOClNXpTKBmw0EYsTIHQ", "review_id": "KsH-aswIDGLGOGe4AAhjJg", "text": "I love a funky hotel and this is one of them.  It's 1920's Europe meets the Old West.  Yeah, the rooms are a tad shabby but clean and neat.  Love the Alfred Bierstadt prints and the Remington style statues, gilt frames and as someone said, vintage Hollywood feel.  Hey, some neat celebs stayed here (Marilyn, Spencer, Mae West!).  It even has ghosts!!!  The Ghost Bar was closed (damn!) and it looks like they're trying to find someone to take it over.  Hope they succeed.  It's a cool place.  the pool is lovely and relaxing, the maid service is prompt (I had to run back to my room late morning and it was already cleaned), desk staff is very accomodating.  It's a quick walk to the convention center and other places.  Get your coffee at Cartel Coffee Lab (see my rave review) which is only a couple blocks away.  If you don't need \"luxury\", try this place.  I had no complaints at all (well, I didn't see the ghost but I'm actually kind of glad).", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OLtpWG394b4VVQhYht2cIg", "review_id": "uS8kH_2WpbzIwHCjx-0cgQ", "text": "This is a one star hotel if you're looking for a swank place.  However, all we needed was a place to crash for a few hours, and this was fine.  HISTORIC, in this case, equals crappy remodel job.  The only nice thing about the rooms is the new Samsung TV.  The staff was friendly, and it's walking distance to a lot of bars and the arena.  I'd stay here again with guy friends, but would never bring my girl here.", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 10, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pymFUdJqiacYWDVOyhDk9Q", "review_id": "T9kGl8y8MUBtuu6H6Vkszg", "text": "DON'T STAY AT THIS HOTEL\n\nIf there was a zero star it would be more appropriate.  Made a reservation through hotels.com for $200 for one night stay.  Arrived at 1am and there was nobody at the desk for a good 5 minutes.  Finally the host comes out with the worst attitude ever.  Then as we are checking in she wants to charge an extra $60 for \"late check in\".  Needless to say I was irate and only needed the room for about 7 hours of sleep (for $200).  I complained and instead of resolving the issue, she called the police to have me removed from the premise.   When the police got there they realized it was a complete waste of their time and were laughing at the situation.  They still had to do their job and make me leave.  \n\nToday I am trying to contact the hotel to get a refund, as they have considered me a \"no show\" and charged my card.  I have called three times to speak with the manager who is \"too busy\" to take my call.  She also won't call me back.  \n\nEntire lack of professionalism and courtesy.  If I pay $200 a night for a hotel I expect to be greeted at the door, and provided with friendly staff.  They were very combative and inappropriate.  Neglected to have a conversation and try and resolve the issue - resorted to aggressiveness because the staff wasn't intelligent enough to cooperate.", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7BBuCGjxi0ywPF3ZU4mbHw", "review_id": "2_NyASUjPzGS4NUOMfmeqg", "text": "Touristy and overrated. Run-down and overpriced. The guests don't seem happy and  the staffers are sour. I guess someone jumped off the roof a long time ago and that's a kind of... tourist attraction?\n\nIt is dated, with old fixtures and lots of character. While I am a fan of the older historic buildings, it can only be pulled off with good maintenance and attention to customer service, both of which this hotel is lacking. I jokingly mentioned to someone that maybe someone else will jump off and bring it back to life. Well apparently that happened in 2004 and it's still suffering. (It wasn't someone famous.) \n\nNow that I think about it, the person who insisted I stay there is a little, um, tacky, the kind of guy who is impressed by Carrabba's and falls for ghost rumors. Shheeesh, I should have known better. Then again, there are lots of people in this world like that, so maybe they will keep this place alive. It's sad to see it suffer.\n\nI enjoyed the rooftop pool.", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hvhtjJZoH-QcQWJ6XzQawA", "review_id": "3TDeaQfKuxtL_UrSs7iPXQ", "text": "Gross, just gross. Historic should have higher standards than noisy cramped rooms, smelly hallways, tiny ancient bathrooms and staff who look right thru you. Broken tile in the bathroom, shower heads that sprayed everywhere but on me, a 5 inch step-up guaranteed to take out a toe nail if you are not careful.\nI bailed after one night, complained about the grinding sound the AC made and it seemed like I was speaking a forgein language to those people, no action, no follow-up and still had the balls to charge me an extra $50 for running away from the place in horror. \nSomebody should bulldoze the place or buy it and give it the attention a \"historic landmark\" deserves rather than pretending this rundown sh@thole is anything other than sad sad shadow of its former glory.\nSTAY AWAY!\nI will say the new Vietnamese/French fusion restaurant on the ground floor will be the only loss to the community if the San Carlos were to collapse under the weight of it's own self delusion....", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-AW0P9ppS27ntBRgxVLOsA", "review_id": "h1Bd3GIw0BUz7jLjS_mc8Q", "text": "Not fancy like a major chain hotel in the area.  Room a little cramped, and has an old style feel in the bathroom.  So if you are expecting a high end hotel room, you will be disappointed.\n\nOn the other hand:\n\n- easy to make a reservation last minute.\n- bargain priced for downtown.\n- service by staff was excellent.\n- clean.", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bq1fa6fmeFPXa7qe2pU1Hg", "review_id": "iooe_L_GRQtAJ1zrhIYmVQ", "text": "TONS of historic 1920s charm. When looking for a historic hotel I usually want something that is historic inside too, and this delivers.  So often hotels are victim to insensitive remodels that remove or cover up charm - not the San Carlos!\n\nThis place's glory days are behind it, but there's still tons to love.  Old molding, original bathroom fixtures and tile (original pipes too, the water pressure can sometimes be an adventure).  Anyone from Phoenix knows that faucets with Cold and hot knobs deliver hot and warm water, respectively.  No longer functional but still present, there is a knob in each room for refrigerated water - something I'm sure travelers appreciated in decades past.  There are no individual room air conditioners - but this is typical for hotels of this era.  Instead the ventilation system uses central air with manual louvers controlling the air flow.  \n\nThe roof top pool was a fun find, and the surroundings seemed to be well preserved '50s vintage.\n\nThere was no parking garage, but the hotel valet parks your car in the garage of the bank across the street.  They don't valet park motorcycles though! \n\nAlthough slightly worn if you look really close, I love this place because is so original and authentic.  It is my favorite place to stay in Phoenix.", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-lc0n-tl7daD1Pos99LTJw", "review_id": "lvjT5066Ctc8nRlAfHHSWw", "text": "Stayed here 3 nights. What people say good/bad seems accurate. Depends on your taste and budget. Some would find it gross, others would find it enchanting. It's more enchanting than gross. It is an old hotel. It's not decrepit. My room was clean and nice. Maid service was very good. The staff was polite and attentive and gave some good advice on eating nearby that checked out. Many eateries close by. The rooms are small by todays standards. I was a single, a double might feel pinched if in it much of the day. Bathrooms are old fashioned and simple, but OK. No granite counters, in fact, no counters, which, when you don't have one, you realize is pretty important. A/C was good, but you don't control it except to open/close the vent. That worked OK for me to my pleasant surprise. The room was cool on a 110 day. My biggest complaint was the WiFi. Yes, wireless, but it is \"turtle-slow\" ... dial up slow. Pages were slow to load. If you plan to work online, this wouldn't be the place for you. Otherwise, Internet access worked, but 1 star for that. The restaurant downstairs was very good. Modern. Pleasant. Vietnamese menu. I enjoyed 3 meals there. Fresh and well presented. Ahi tuna salad was very good. Healthy food for travelers. Yes, overall, the place is a little tired, but the room was AOK. It's a little adventuresome, which will fit some well. Kind of a 40's-50's feel. Nothing gross or dangerous or dirty. Convenient location downtown and clean. If you want a decent place  to stay downtown in PHX it meets a traveler's needs. I'd recommend it. I'll come back. The neighborhood is OK for downtown. Not in a ghetto where you're afraid to venture out the door without a cop. Nothing like that. Go for it. You'll remember it more than the Embassy Suites or Holiday Inns.", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-xPKyCJiK9q1OFZ7GCZwBw", "review_id": "2b7KoJj229jNYeawihlu7w", "text": "So impressed with this hotel!   I live in Scottsdale but have always been very interested in historic buildings.  I decided to stay at the San Carlos just to check it out.  The San Carlos make you feel like you are stepping back though time!   The decor and room are well kept while the historic aspects are left intact.  The lobby and rooms were beautiful!\n\nThe pool was surprisingly modern. It was lite with cobalt blue lights which added a very relaxing feel for our night swims.  \n\nThe staff went out of there way to make sure we enjoyed our stay.   While we were swimming the security guard----I think his name was Denis ---checked on us.   He answered many questions we had about the hotel and things to do in downtown Phoenix!   The staff (Bob at the front desk was super nice too) was very friendly and knowledgeable which really added to out overall experience :)\n\nI can't wait to do another staycation at San Carlos!!!", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IO2Un8KavabWriBBc_-AFA", "review_id": "CeRj_Xc06e2yw98LeIJgaw", "text": "I stayed at this hotel for a conference and it was terrible! I understand it is an old building but old buildings don't have to be dirty and falling apart. Poor, poor, poor, terrible value for what you pay (on this occasion a \"special\" conference rate of $199). Tiles in the bathroom were chipped, dirty, and in need of repair, the \"art\" on the wall was falling apart inside the frame, the pillows smelled like they were washed in beer, furniture and doors had chipped paint, you can hear your neighbors coughing and taking showers, your skin is scalded in the shower whenever someone flushes the toilet in your wing of the hotel, and there is a story and picture of a rape and murder line up next to the elevator. If that run-on sentence doesn't detract you then look at the rest of the reviews on here-- more than half of them seem like fake 4* ratings and the rest tell the true story and echo my complaints.", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HyqwD0me561hLZ2hxpuxrw", "review_id": "SMsyFjgkgvOIF47A-H4FkQ", "text": "Great service and such a great place to stay! This place has a lot history and great stories behind it! The security guard Dennis is so incredibly nice and knowledgeable about the history of the hotel as was very happy to take the time to share it with us. The rest of the staff was very helpful as well.", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tm3vOevmVh6EQlcWNV6Xug", "review_id": "LC3jPPZgyUeEFO2dC5q_7w", "text": "This hotel is horrible!! The customer service has to be as old as the hotel because they have no understanding of what is like to treat a customer correctly! The front desk has attitude, the valet are airheads and the overall atmosphere just sucks! I regret ever staying here and would like to advice anyone on thinking about staying here to STAY AWAY!!!!!!!!! Rooms are small bathtubs have roaches, paint is chipping off the walls.... Ugh just a bad experience! I paid 178 for one night and regret it! I've stayed at motel 6 that are way better than this!", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LX8UpVJn7ucPIZlpP7wcMQ", "review_id": "B85aP1--zWDE-T1xbRELZA", "text": "Hotel rooms were very outdated and the shower was awful (temp went from warm to scalding randomly), very cramped, and the shower head was not high enough to wash my hair without squatting (I'm 5'9\"). The walls of the rooms were so thin that you can hear people talking in the halls and flushing toilets in neighboring rooms. That, combined with random knocks in my rooms and the knowledge after checking in that this was one of the top ten haunted hotels in the US, made for a fitful night of restless sleep. \n\nGiving it a 2 star bc while it was one of the worse places I've stayed room quality wise, I'm highly entertained in hindsight at how scared I was in the \"haunted\" hotel and have some good memories to show from it. Also, historic hotel that had housed stars like Marilyn Monroe so it was cool to see (although thankfully for only a night, I don't think my nerves could have handled a second)!", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eGnf5AUoGL_tIuTowdXnpg", "review_id": "cHiUzdopCR0ANH0bUm60Xg", "text": "People at front desk are not friendly, borderline rude. Its a \"historic hotel\" but mostly just no attention to detail as far as cleanliness and finesse. Rope-esk shower head mount (not the piping) is at a whooping 5'5 (could be relocated with no plumbing cost). Exhaust fan in restroom has no removalable top and had about 3\" of dust. \n\nGave 2 stars because the pool deck (level 3) and Thai restaurant downstairs are great, otherwise would be a 1 star. For $189/night x 10 nights I was disappointed, if Palomar would have been available this would have never even occurred, needed something within walking distance of work for the week (2 blocks away).", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KhF5DZ0i7_vMjGwRATtaFg", "review_id": "QGP_U9yB06rV1jHXGfb8Sg", "text": "My stay at Hotel San Carlos was mostly based on price and lack of availability at more well known chains, so I wasn't sure what to expect.  I really wasn't impressed and I wouldn't stay there again.\n\nUpon arrival at about 2:35pm, I was told my room wouldn't be ready until 3pm.  Nothing like waiting until the last minute to clean it up!  I asked for the wifi password and got some work done in the tiny lobby while I waited.\n\nIf you're looking for old world charm, this is the place for you.  Priding itself on having hosted Marilyn Monroe, and that it is one of the most haunted hotels in America, somehow this hotel wins guests over despite the small old rooms with tiny bathrooms and musty smells.  \n\nTo be fair, the hotel was a place to lie my head, and I did have a good sleep.  However, it wasn't as comfortable a stay as I would have had at a newer hotel.  The shower was a tiny stall with a curtain, which wasn't sufficient when the shower head started spraying all over the bathroom due to a slight leak.\n\nI will also say that the rooftop pool was okay.  It had a lot of seating and was better than some others in the city.\n\nIf you're looking to step back in time, this is the hotel for you!", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8L42GplpDuiX7WUEUf6AMw", "review_id": "Ar6FlbLEK8TTKGg_RfJCeg", "text": "All I have to say is, should've listened to the reviews before staying here. Lol. \n\nFIRST of all, the front desk service was OK. Though they didn't explain much and basically just said sign here here here. Umm ok. \nSECOND, the rooms are  small but not too small--except the shower. \nTHIRD, the bed was super comfy and a lot of pillows  \n\nOk, now the bad part.\n\nI was asleep (well trying to), THEN I  heard moaning. Then it got louder. The people next to us were having sex all night and all morning, TF? That's how thin the walls are btw. \n\n2 stars. Never again.", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UAK-Y1UDzC7gAF4c4bfIPw", "review_id": "YrCblzPTRkEnV__1ZrHh8g", "text": "What a wonderful experience!  Don't believe the negative reviews... Those are from spoiled like kids with \"first world problems\".., look it up on Youtube. This place has old world charm in the heart of bustling downtown, and a spirit of a yesteryear we could all learn from.", "business_id": "_yfprBETaYgySkKyl8ZWMQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "K4UmjxSpiHZohl2MnkBuKw", "review_id": "WCZDsN_toJAYrpOaV_Y7Og", "text": "I'm basically an upbeat positive person...but some days I'm not my normal corky self. I arrived at Perry Monge flumoxed and in a bad mood--a special event meant that all nearby lots cost $12 for parking. Spending $12 for parking is spendy for a day in San Francisco...but in Phoenix for an hour? Please. I mentioned this to the poised woman at the check-in desk who said that next time I should park in the lot at their building where they validated parking. She then brough out a yummy iced tea for me to sip while filling out the new client form. I went to the bathroom, which featured a delightful scented candle, and then Sandy (?) brought me to the changing room and then my chair. A surprise: shortly after sitting down in the barber chair a woman brought me over to have my shampoo--and gave me a brief massage first. The massage/shampoo woman had a very positive energy to her. Marina cut my hair and, although she was not much of a talker, was upbeat and gave me a great cut. I've been looking for a great place in Phoenix and found it. No one will ever compare to my beloved Cid at Barbarella in San Francisco, but I do have a new favorite salon locally in the Valley of the Sun.", "business_id": "Og03_vbBCVAFNHXgdflRLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GnZWh25MyJD1d5FMKl3QmA", "review_id": "ZuIYEltKr4GI4SpWmYYbIg", "text": "Perry has been cutting my hair for about 4 to 5 years.  Whenever I walk out of there I cannot believe how my hair looks, and I oftern get complete strangers complimenting my cut.  Perry does a great job of taking my preferences and developing cuts that flatter me. What more can I ask?\n\nThe  massage before the shampoo is standard and more than once I've fallen asleep.  Once a couple years ago, in the late afernoon of a particularly frustrating day at work, they asked if I wanted anything to drink.  I said, only if you have vodka.  Next thing I know, a clear drink on ice shows up...and tasted suspiciously like vodka.  No that's customer service.", "business_id": "Og03_vbBCVAFNHXgdflRLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "t95D1tnWvAOy2sxXnI3GUA", "review_id": "SOa7ZW0FLhZ9y-z8lXtcsw", "text": "I went in for a simple, everyday, ordinary haircut. TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY THREE (that's $273.00) later, I came home with products I just HAD-TO-HAVE pushed on me like drug dealers by everyone from the stylist, the shampoo girl, the facial girl, the counter girls, who just wouldn't take \"NO\" for an answer and are very well-trained to \"put you on the spot\" in front of other customers so as to embarrass you, and \"trick\" you into buying something you really don't need just to boost their commission sales. Jennifer hasn't the foggiest notion how to properly complete a man's haircut. She neglected to trim the sideburns, ear, nose, eyebrow, and neck hair, even though I asked her, to which she responded, \"We have people who do that!\" (for an extra charge!) and suggested I spend more money to have another girl wax these areas. WTF? Are you kidding me here? REALLY? On the lighter note, I am getting a so-called complimentary facial. Definitely a place where you should prepare yourself to be accosted by staff to spend more money!", "business_id": "Og03_vbBCVAFNHXgdflRLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pEVf8GRshP9HUkSpizc9LA", "review_id": "6KTUUdS3XokVfdewn0rv2g", "text": "I absolutely love Perry Monge Salon!  I have been going there since 2004 and it has never disappointed.  The entire staff is friendly and makes you feel right at home.  Marina is amazing with hair...I only wish she could style my hair every morning!  The extra perks beyond an amazing hair cut are the chair massage before your wash and the hand massage during your cut!  I spend 75% of my time in Dallas and 25% of my time in Phoenix, but insist on only having my hair cut at Perry Monge!", "business_id": "Og03_vbBCVAFNHXgdflRLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4Wk7U-hSSSzG7om-Hnn7SA", "review_id": "H05PA_Fe0PeIdEjNKy7evg", "text": "There is no doubting that I am an Aveda girl. Being in Phoenix and having plenty of Aveda salons around you would think I'd be beauty-heaven. But when I left Cleveland I was very hesitant to leave my hairdresser so I scheduled my hair appointments around when I'd be flying home. \n\nWell, as one could image, that become very expensive, so I finally decided to take a chance with Perry Monage downtown. I'm so glad I did! From the moment I walked in to the stylist, they were spot-on with customer service and they did an amazing job with my cut and color, too! There was a little up-selling me with products which I wasn't use to and I must admit, I did cave but I mean, Aveda, hello? Can we say amazing!\n\nI'm still in love with Aveda and I'm now in love with Perry Monage.", "business_id": "Og03_vbBCVAFNHXgdflRLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aPIxgAOZaTC8p3vGii5H0A", "review_id": "f32JlhMSP3ak2a2qthlZfA", "text": "Perry Monge Salon Spa is excellent.  I've been going to see Alma for 6 years.  I love the environment (very tight knit, family, warm) and the people who work there.  Patricia is awesome managing the office and always recognizes my voice when I call.  The facials from Brittany are wonderful and I get constant compliments on my hair.  Well worth the extra dollars for the extra care and expertise!", "business_id": "Og03_vbBCVAFNHXgdflRLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y0SdckBxI5SlUyjTdqak4A", "review_id": "FajSY-hiK0MK-XvxNg4PQw", "text": "Best hair cut in town. Clean facility, friendly staff, and they are always very welcoming. Definately recommend getting your hair cut here...actually, I recommend getting them all cut - HA! (hair cut humor is just awful) If you are in to hair products, they have a great selection on Aveda stuff.", "business_id": "Og03_vbBCVAFNHXgdflRLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gnwYUsQDvuZoFLsGoekjAQ", "review_id": "GL99osHvHS9JMRJ4Ai6YwA", "text": "I love this place! The customer service is second to none. The front desk staff is always friendly and helpful. I have a great hairstylist, and the other services I have received have been wonderful. Even when I am there just on my lunch break to pick up a few things, I am always offered something to drink. Products are recommended, but there is no pressure to make any purchases. It's comfortable, clean, and the staff is always on time. Yay for Perry Monge!!", "business_id": "Og03_vbBCVAFNHXgdflRLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oSt7SgfAeEpLLAIE5dnUeA", "review_id": "VsGVAdENxU6LZMXLugvhEQ", "text": "I was in the market for a new stylist since mine fled the Phoenix scene in search of cooler weather in Colorado. I went to my Aveda store to pick up some products and there was a stylist from Perry Monge, Marie Luce ( sp?) gave me a coupon for 20.00 off so I decided to give it a try.\nOMG. From the moment I walked in I felt like royalty. I think I was getting the first time\nservice but not only did I get one of the best haircuts, a styling, a 5 minute back massage, a very thorough hand massage, a facial ( yep),eyebrow waxing, a make-up refresher and an iced cappuccino. \nI wound up buying 3 products but I always buy something Aveda when I go so it wasn't a hard sell.\nI love my new look-my skin looks amazing and the total cost was 122.00 What?! I had a 20.00 off coupon but still....\nIt was brilliant marketing. I have found a new stylist and I will be faithful in getting a facial each time I go because it's so worth it. \nI highly recommend Marie Luce, she is amazing!", "business_id": "Og03_vbBCVAFNHXgdflRLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "POvdnaJ4O4mQo6Y0NzgESw", "review_id": "UeIS9XxMGdL_DVdBI4tq1w", "text": "Marina Ochoa. Amazing. 2 months later and I'm still getting compliments on the cut, and how healthy it looks. I've been going there for about 4-5 years, and will continue to do so!\n\nMarina will LISTEN to you. Tell her what you want, and she will give you ideas and suggestions. She won't push anything, including products. Though the products she recommends are always topnotch. She won't make you feel like you have to purchase anything. \n\n\nThe staff is always very cheerful and happy to assist you with any questions. \n\nTell Marina, Maria sent you :)", "business_id": "Og03_vbBCVAFNHXgdflRLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tamtpo26S154cyLcCsI1ng", "review_id": "_uJeFDqNqcgzUeKLNDJliw", "text": "called at 5:15pm.  they closed at 5:30 but told me to come by.  I wish I knew the name of the woman who washed, cut and styled my hair as well as plied me with champagne AND did my makeup.  I am not from Phoenix but if I was I would never go anywher else.", "business_id": "Og03_vbBCVAFNHXgdflRLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NcCvImYp2nimEYK6phAXig", "review_id": "4aEZB0hI0beko9TGLNfNew", "text": "Stunning haircuts and service!  Marina is a highly skilled stylist; I recommend her for her beautiful cuts and personality.  I have never been disappointed by the service provided by any/all staff at this salon.  The atmosphere is fantastic! Complimentary beverages, scalp and hand massages, make-up touch ups, free parking....so many perks.  Unparalleled value.  It is truly not a surprise to see that many of the customers have long-term relationships with stylists at this salon.", "business_id": "Og03_vbBCVAFNHXgdflRLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sL8NbV1THD9-t5WyH7rVnQ", "review_id": "ESwYf7zJxwLBPlYU8xuN-g", "text": "This salon IS the best of the best!!! Believe the hype! From the moment you walk in the door you are treated like royalty, This is not your average salon where you go for just a cut. I got a hand massage and a back massage. The owner Perry is there walking around talking to all the customers. The ladies are all friendly! Even if you don't live close by this salon it is well worth the drive.", "business_id": "Og03_vbBCVAFNHXgdflRLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "muBo9B2OqQPFEN_wWfoKKw", "review_id": "hp3QMNPy5qMVe0R0NrJ6Ow", "text": "Wow! All I can say is WOW! From January to May 2013, I used MariLuz (sp?) as my brow stylist. She really brought out the best in my brows, making them perfect over time. Now that I've left PHX and moved to ABQ, I sure do miss her! I wish I could take her with me. Here in PHX, my eye brows have been murdered and skin pulled off of my eye lids. (Yes, I was at an Aveda concept salon) Once they grow out, if I can afford it, I'll fly to PHX for the day to have MariLuz fix them for me.", "business_id": "Og03_vbBCVAFNHXgdflRLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2_1s9AvRsiA5TyOOnrMrYw", "review_id": "VSBKhVxkn-OpmHpvvu_ciQ", "text": "Worst pedicure ever. The polish bubbled and never cured properly. Besides making a mess of the job, the stylist lathered on a lot of artificial flattery and tried to pressure me to buy a bunch of unnecessary over-priced random products.  But all that I needed when I left this place was a new pedicure--which I gave to myself with some drugstore polish.  Never ever again will I go here!  Absolutely horrible experience.", "business_id": "Og03_vbBCVAFNHXgdflRLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vYJ8IKftbsB8igUnFVstog", "review_id": "rioKFh2FYH-RMA8W69IDgA", "text": "OMG!!!! WOW I'm so amazed with my brazilian blow out.  Anna did an amazing job I'm so excited that I did it and will continue to do it.  It use to take an hour from wash to blow dry and straighten my hair.  It now takes 30minutes with a15 minute blow dry no straightener but I have the look like I used a straightener....I love this salon been coming for years and I enjoy all the staff.  They make you feel comfortable and they spoil u. Alma is my hairstylist and she is incredible as they all are....I love my perry salon thanks for helping me look amazing......", "business_id": "Og03_vbBCVAFNHXgdflRLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I4h7yJbHEUgoJxK9jXO3dw", "review_id": "BAWiE6qI2LKkMj32t-09GQ", "text": "My mom and I have been faithful clients for over 10 years, and I don't think that will ever change! I am guilty of bringing too many pictures that try to show what I want in my next haircut, and they always go above and beyond and give me more than what I expected. I've had a pixie cut, asymmetrical bob, bangs, and highlights done, and I loved each and every change I made, thanks to them.\n\nTheir massages before they work on your hair are AMAZING. I tend to doze off, and by the time I have to get up to walk to the sinks, I miss it already! Their tea is refreshing, and the salon itself is really hip and modern. It's quintessential Downtown.\n\nI always feel pampered when I go. They know what they're doing, and they're great at it. The price is definitely worth it, because unlike most salons, the work lasts and your hair leaves healthier than it did before.", "business_id": "Og03_vbBCVAFNHXgdflRLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q7KLU4VQftfnWlNysy0N5g", "review_id": "sC1W8JxKOSiiC8JXBLXrLw", "text": "I'm surprised that there are hardly any negative reviews- at least \"recommended reviews.\" I'd like to start by saying that I travel a lot and have visited many Aveda salons and use mostly Aveda products.\n\nThe spa really has a great atmosphere and everyone is friendly (except the red head receptionist). It's in downtown Phoenix which makes it feel very chic and exciting. They validate parking (I only paid $2 after validation, but I was at the salon for a few hours). They have fancy beverages and offer hand massages (an Aveda trademark). My stylist did a great job listening to my wants and needs and I feel she executed my wants and needs. She was up to date on all the new trends and was knowledgeable. She spent extra time with me and made sure I was happy.\n\nThe negatives which will most likely make me not go back:\nIt was expensive- once again, I visit Aveda salons frequently and was still shocked when the (unfriendly) receptionist rung me up.\nPartially the reason my ticket was so expensive was because I had 2 products that I was going to purchase. After seeing the bill, I put one back and thought about coming back another day to return the other because I was embarrassed and felt guilty putting both products back.\n\nThis leads me into complaining about how they take EVERY chance at an up sell. Every person who I came into contact with tried with every effort to push products on me. I was shocked and extremely uncomfortable. I have never seen it that bad. I felt like I was at a car dealership or talking to a salesperson. Their focus was on selling me any product they could with NO SHAME at all. I know they make a commission based on products they sell but my lord! It's enough to make me not go back to the salon. I cannot express how annoying it was.", "business_id": "Og03_vbBCVAFNHXgdflRLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2TiCsPmVfepHu9iYn4IBLg", "review_id": "wTFY67TxNiH5VnHPuiA0yw", "text": "I have had quite a few bad experiences in Phoenix as far as haircuts are concerned, but since I have been going to Jennifer @ Perry Monge I have never had a bad haircut. Jennifer is so friendly, so knowledgeable and makes sure that I leave happy, and I always feel taken care of. I tend to be picky but vague as to what I want (indecisive maybe!!) but she sees right through that and makes my hair look fabulous, her mens cuts really are a work of art!", "business_id": "Og03_vbBCVAFNHXgdflRLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "pp0Axfk94t0lEQQCy0AEFw", "text": "Actors Theatre Phoenix is a really cool organization - they are supported by ticket sales of their productions and by local donors.  They've been around for over 21 years...\n\nI've been to several of their productions and hope to attend many more!  A Christmas Carol is a big one that starts soon and runs through December 23rd.  \n\nThe other shows they have are always unique, deeper, though-provoking, sometimes risque, but always professional.  We need to support Actors Theatre to keep these shows coming!\n\nActors Theatre performs exclusively at the Herberger Theater Center in downtown Phoenix. \n\nHope to see you at a show sometime soon!", "business_id": "rrXhjI4YXmWO8GbmX8oGqQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N-D-d1Z4UybdlkK1HxlNPA", "review_id": "vx7g8A_1KV09mvsU3wwWUQ", "text": "Yesterday I saw the Actors Theatre production of \"A Christmas Carol.\" For me, It's just not Christmas without at least one viewing of the Dickens classic, and this version was so good and so satisfying that I may actually forgo my beloved George C. Scott this year. Fezziwig teaches at the same school I do, and told me about the discounted tickets available. Even at the regular price ranging from $20 for children 16 and under to $47.50 for adult tickets, this production is worth every penny.\n\nI was amazed by the quality of the special effects, impressed by the comedic timing, and found myself misty eyed at the end, having fully invested in the actors' performances. Even the kids were great, especially the little girl who played Fan (what a voice!) and the adorable kindergartner who played Tiny Tim (he is also \"Half Day\" in the Subway commercial). And in spite of the fact that I am one of those soulless people who despises most musicals, I found myself tapping my toes along with the songs. \n\nI don't want to ruin the surprises by giving too many details, but I urge you to get your tickets today. This is a show not to be missed!", "business_id": "rrXhjI4YXmWO8GbmX8oGqQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "HX4_8nGI-lBItcxBB46sfw", "text": "Bah Humbug!  \n\nI finally saw \"A Christmas Carol\"!  I admit, I didn't really know the story of Ebenezer Scrooge before... and this production taught me well!  What an amazing cast!  \n\nI'm actually happy I saw this show as an adult as I feel I was able to really understand the message from the show... I walked out with such a good feeling!  It made me feel good about giving to Actors Theatre so that they can continue to put on this production every year, even in a down economy.  The message of each of us having the power to change ourselves and the lives of those around us for the better was portrayed really well by the cast.  Fantastic actors, costumes, set, music, etc...\n\nWhether you've seen \"A Christmas Carol\" before or not, this is the perfect time to go... take the kids or go solo - you will not be disappointed!", "business_id": "rrXhjI4YXmWO8GbmX8oGqQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XwBwRIFEaWjT25bQew911Q", "review_id": "SplYZYr5boFLQgDkSuf8xA", "text": "Andy Warhol: Good for the Jews? \n\nI won't be a spoiler and answer that question, the name of the one-man show by Josh Kornbluth playing now at Actors Theatre. I will say, the show was good for me and I'm not even Jewish. You don't need to be of any particular background to enjoy this well done production. \n\nKornbluth used Andy Warhol's 10 silk-screen prints of the important Jews of the 20th century as a jumping off point for this show. He was commissioned to do the piece which is making its Phoenix debut. \n\nThe play was a mix of historical, autobiographical and sociological musings. Kornbluth explored his own relationships with his family (he was of Jewish decent but raised atheist), Andy Warhol's upbringing (fascinating in itself) and the selection process of the 10 Jews in the exhibit. He also touched on the stories of each person (the Marx brothers were done as one set), also giving insight on their individual impacts on our world. \n\nI wish I could remember some of the brilliant lines, but I can only recall \"Albert Einstein is the patron saint of 'What if?'\". The performance made me want to know more about Brandeis, the first Jew on the Supreme Court. I wanted to know more about all of the featured subjects. \n\nKornbluth is a masterful storyteller. The show is at times funny, touching and insightful. Another great thought-provoking and entertaining offering from this top-notch company.", "business_id": "rrXhjI4YXmWO8GbmX8oGqQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "85SbKcF_34q0xbpk4aIH1w", "review_id": "Ai_wDSvYdjkyU3LYpd_NjA", "text": "Saw the premeir performance of Circle Mirror Transformation on Friday April 22. It was a great time for all, full-out laughs, suttle humor, drama, and a great cast making to work perfectly.. Make sure that you don't miss the chance to see them next year. Season tickets are surprisingly affordable. You'll be glad you went.", "business_id": "rrXhjI4YXmWO8GbmX8oGqQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "85SbKcF_34q0xbpk4aIH1w", "review_id": "LcYWTTURviCqjlH1etJ7vA", "text": "OK, this time we saw, \"A Conversation with Edith Head.\" - WOW! Great story, great set, great performance. This is a must see for classic movie buffs. Lots of great behind the scenes tidbits. Susan Claassen was fantastic...", "business_id": "rrXhjI4YXmWO8GbmX8oGqQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "85SbKcF_34q0xbpk4aIH1w", "review_id": "Ept3NEVKDIcHwNlR9MuxLA", "text": "Wow! Another amazing performance from Actors Theatre of Phoenix. Hunter Gatherers is a very captivating and thought provoking play that kept the audience involved all night long. It's these types of edgy, unexpected plays that make every trip to see a new opening of Actors Theatre a joyous surprise.", "business_id": "rrXhjI4YXmWO8GbmX8oGqQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "85SbKcF_34q0xbpk4aIH1w", "review_id": "R1vVD9oUw7NaJMRIIbvJbQ", "text": "Another amazing show from Actor's Theater!  \nA terrific story and completely enthralling performances by the cast.  We were lucky enough to see opening night ,and everything was Great. If you are a fan of the arts, love theater, or have been thinking of taking in a live show, this is a must see. You'll be hooked!\n\nOPUS, by Michael Hollinger\nNov 02 - Nov 18, 2012\nHerberger Theater Center\n(Stage West)", "business_id": "rrXhjI4YXmWO8GbmX8oGqQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZTTQvuQgwvbP-BtvaCpoGQ", "review_id": "TN0gB_2G8_xvhV6F9yhuuw", "text": "Always a positive experience! My husband and I went to see the Fox on the Stairway a couple of weeks ago and thought it was great. It was funny, engaging and overall a great play. The acting was very good, wonderful character portrayal. Looking forward to seeing more plays from them soon! \n\nPS: This particular play is not suitable for kids.", "business_id": "rrXhjI4YXmWO8GbmX8oGqQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lS1yBzrxGoYY-k2auRMAMA", "review_id": "2Epg0i_ksOmiYtOIynglYg", "text": "I went to see Good People, by David Lindsay-Abaire on Friday, May 9th. The venue: Arizona Opera Center. The play is set in south Boston's lower-end. Margie, (the main character) a longtime Southie living for paycheck to paycheck, struggles to keep a job. She has an adult daughter who is mentally-challenged that is the root is all of her firings. Margie and two of her girlfriends (Dottie and Jean) discuss ways to help Margie after her recent dismissal from the Dollar Store. The play is comical, yet sad as the characters discuss the \"haves\" and the \"have-nots\". (Taken from the playbill...) \"Is it strength of character or just a few lucky breaks that ultimately determines a person's fate?\" What a great production! ...with a little twist at the end! :-)\n\nI've seen a couple of productions by the Actors Theatre and each time I am not disappointed. The staff and volunteers are all very nice. \n\n Actors Theatre offer alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and snacks before the production and during intermission. Staff, board members, and volunteers mix and mingle with guests before and after each event and during intermission. Actors join in after the production.\n\nAs mentioned earlier, I've seen three productions by Actors Theatre at three different venues. Erica, Managing Director, announced that all of next season's productions will be at the Black Theatre Troupe at 1333 E. Washington Street. This will add consistency for the supporters.", "business_id": "rrXhjI4YXmWO8GbmX8oGqQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BkmIUgwHg_5TCkJbdMEiJQ", "review_id": "HANd0lQo2tR2xNz46MJFTw", "text": "I normally don't like chain breakfast restaurants, but since this place is within hang-over walking distance from my house.... I typically find myself walking over for Sunday breakfast before the church crowd gets let out and invades every eatery in town.  Most of the staff here have good customer service skills, and I even see the manager busting his butt busing tables, refilling glasses, seating people and expediting food (leadership by example).  The food is your traditional breakfast chain food, with an emphasis on, guess what, pancakes.  If you're not a fan of the pancake, they'll substitute for toast or English Muffin.  Their bacon isn't quite up to par, but most chain restaurants don't measure up to the thick cut, apple wood smoked bacon that higher end places serve.\nOverall, this IHOP far exceeds any other chain breakfast restaurant in the valley.", "business_id": "P7wKlbSRsoRrfH3DFOY08A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "g84VjttN28PWiv_WtdhnSQ", "review_id": "UiUO94pe6Eze3TGwghBxtw", "text": "I'm not sure why I love this IHOP so much. Maybe it's because I can order pancakes, a cheese omlette, cheesy-hash browns with bell peppers, bacon and toast and  it all tastes so damn good and is relatively cheap... although I just realized our waitress overcharged me by A LOT this morning. Grr.\n\nPretty solid experiences all around here. Go IHOP!", "business_id": "P7wKlbSRsoRrfH3DFOY08A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "W_QXYA7A0IhMrvbckz7eVg", "review_id": "06PcTgtYSmuCZt8GE8xtWA", "text": "This is the best IHOP in the valley.  It's never too crowded, it's never too loud, and the food is always good.  The service is always pleasant and attentive, but not annoying.  The best thing on the menu is obviously the Bacon Temptation Omelet.  It's stuffed with like 50 slices of bacon, covered and filled with some ooey gooey cheese sauce and it's like the size of a small cat.  It's huge and I can barely finish a third of it.  Their waffles are pretty good too, but the BTO is where it's at.  Plus, this one is conveniently located right by the light rail, so there!", "business_id": "P7wKlbSRsoRrfH3DFOY08A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pKMZ8ZoPYPq3NrtQVEQ5yw", "review_id": "srDW5bj0gnCut6HEHTx3CQ", "text": "We were at IHOP for Easter breakfast because our big plan for going to Matt's Big Breakfast was squashed when we drove by and discovered that they were closed that day. So, a little disappointed, we turned around and hit the IHOP on Central that we had passed 5 minutes before. We already knew the quality of the food would be fine, as all IHOPs are fairly consistent. But what impressed us was the friendliness and happiness of the staff that morning. We walked in and were cheerfully greeted by Anita at the front register. She looked around and seeing all the staff was busy, she bussed a table for us and sat us immediately. We were impressed right there. Then we were served by Kamal, who was super friendly, attentive and in a great mood. But it wasn't just the 2 people we had direct contact with. Must have been the Easter spirit or something, but the whole staff seemed to have smiles on their faces while we were there. We kept noticing and commenting to each other how odd it was to see happy restaurant staff (how sad is that?) I can't remember the last time my boyfriend and I went out for a meal and called the manager over to tell her that we were thrilled with the service. On a $22 check, we left $35. Well worth it.", "business_id": "P7wKlbSRsoRrfH3DFOY08A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-9mljS0O9mwdOnGv-Oea3Q", "review_id": "SUe78My9NoHfeXBk2oC-hA", "text": "I like this IHOP because the team of people are great that work there. Service is good and quick. If your waitperson is busy and you ask another for something they get it for you without the excuse\"I'll find your server\". I have gone on a busy Saturday morning and a not so busy Saturday evening and my servers have both had personality and professionalism. \n\nThe food is pretty good. So kudos to the kitchen staff also. The place is always clean and neat no matter how busy. The location is prime, close to business, hotels and residential areas plus just a short walk from the light rail. It's also open 24 hours.", "business_id": "P7wKlbSRsoRrfH3DFOY08A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QnIm5uXIvBQ8k4FGVSu3CQ", "review_id": "VcIha4tFXfkwSiVxOxZ4SA", "text": "Got to agree with others, I am not an IHOP fan.. but this one.. well it takes the pancake!\n\nHad some time to kill before a flight last wed and we went here, daniel iirc was a great waiter, the crapes were tasty and overall just a nice time at an ihop for a change!\n\nCongrats to the management for not being just another chain store that would not have been remembered.\n\n-shawn", "business_id": "P7wKlbSRsoRrfH3DFOY08A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BV8c4QZEzvPWA00ZqJp-jQ", "review_id": "u4wTXFubKrTAXR6JbV6k2g", "text": "This iHop has the BEST staff. Even when it's busy, which it normally is, you will never have to wait for a server. They've got some great team work going on & they always cover for each other & the result is quick service. \n\nThe food is good, plenty to choose from :)", "business_id": "P7wKlbSRsoRrfH3DFOY08A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_p9EnnLQg6KDlIRU2fYEJA", "review_id": "c0uvFP8FAx2ju-3ZUY5jIw", "text": "We like to occasionally have breakfast at the IHOP on Central in Phoenix on the weekends because it's pretty close to home, and it's one of the newer IHOPs. Pretty clean inside,  We both like to order the Chicken Fajita Omelette with the wheat-grain pancakes...Very good.  I sometimes order it with all egg whites.  The poortions are are a nice size. Always feel full when we leave there.  The Good Egg just up the street...the portions are always small and I would not feel full when leaving there, and it's about the same prices as IHOP.  So, I highly suggest IHOP over The Goog Egg all the way.  So what that it's more gay at the Good Egg....These queens just don't know better!", "business_id": "P7wKlbSRsoRrfH3DFOY08A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ry48Bta6spNowOkiMNC_xg", "review_id": "xXNYsh5KTPbL9yieaoa81A", "text": "Haiku for Average\n\nMeals\nService\nWaits\n\nI initially wrote my bad Haiku on the Midtown IHOP.  I'd noted how few words and sentences people use in reviews, gave mine some old Japanese flair.  Unfair.    \n\nMidtown IHOP List:\n\n - Open 24 Hours.\n - Best items on the menu, breakfasts, served 24 hours/day.\n - Low to moderate prices.  \n - Three streets north of the Encanto Light Rail stop. \n - Across the street from Fairfield Inn Midtown.  Within a mile of a Hilton, Holiday Inn, Ramada, Marriott, Hampton Inn, and Extended Stay.\n - Newly redecorated.  It may be the best IHOP within 20 miles.\n - Good place for a long discussion with a friend or informal business connection.\n - Early rock and 60's soul music in the background.\n - Decent lunch and dinner entrees.\n - If your schedule is tight or you've got a half-hour lunch, this is not the place to eat.", "business_id": "P7wKlbSRsoRrfH3DFOY08A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1wMGLaMIH7CcmJ2htS1rmw", "review_id": "IAgLMacADCikNwRNQzbpGQ", "text": "Someone else attempted a haiku about this IHOP location. I thought I would also take a stab:\n\nInternational\nIt may not be to most folks\nBut it beats BK\n\nThis is another one of those places near work that I end up at from time to time, and since I have been catching up on those restaurants I thought I would say a few words.  I generally take a half hour lunch, so I don't get here as often as some of the other places since it is a full service restaurant. But honestly, I have never had a terrible experience here--other than the last time I was there when I could not get a refill on my ice water for love nor money.\n\nBut still, compared to the surrounding establishments you get decent food at a good price. Service is usually pretty good. It is clean enough. Good enough to come back from time to time since it is walking distance. \n\nAnd it does beat that hideous BK up the block.", "business_id": "P7wKlbSRsoRrfH3DFOY08A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ckvp43xknAUJ5kAk2D4nDg", "review_id": "aJ5B754PieaIInAVvq_bTQ", "text": "Holy bad service! Ran out silverware. Forgot order like 3 times. Food cold. Go elsewhere on a sunday morning.", "business_id": "P7wKlbSRsoRrfH3DFOY08A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "4E_nPWw89FLFHdNsEgMH-g", "review_id": "wNXWpD0HnvxECawZLdcs9A", "text": "I want pancakes!! Yup that is what I said while attending a friends bubbly party. For some reason all that champagne had me craving pancakes. So after the party wrapped up my friend Matthew joined me while as I made my way over to IHOP.  We got seated immediately and our waitress was at our table within in minutes taking our order. I just had some plain ole pancakes with eggs, hash browns and bacon. None of those fancy pancakes, just plain ole buttermilk pancakes lol. My only disappointed was the bacon. Don't get me wrong, it was extra crispy like I had requested but they were the two smallest pieces of bacon I have ever seen. I had to eat them slowly so that I could bask in the yummy flavor that is extra crispy bacon. Oh and the pancakes, YUMMY! They were big and fluffy, just the way I like them.\n\n\nAll in all, not to shabby for a late Saturday night. Especially since all I wanted was pancakes. I was a tad bit colder in there than I would have liked, and it seems as I was not the only one who thought so because quite a few people had to put their jackets or coats back on to eat. Eh, as long as my food came out piping hot, which it did, then I am happy and for me that is a win in my book.", "business_id": "P7wKlbSRsoRrfH3DFOY08A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TR2YFVnIM5UM38RuMy6dcw", "review_id": "GbPDkx3F6_1GU2dN_leqsA", "text": "I've been here before but this last time I went sucked. Why you may ask?It was the waiter being rude, ignoring me, & food was cold. Plus he kept looking at me every time he passed by our table. Not checking me out or flirting but ugly looks. He's lucky I didn't have a little walk with him outside the ihop for disrespecting me. Lucky for him I was with my sister.", "business_id": "P7wKlbSRsoRrfH3DFOY08A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WgpyvVqYAc3FOvk-G-Erwg", "review_id": "-kwiYK-Xxvc6I6f03lYK1g", "text": "It's Ihop, good when nothing else is open and you want breakfast.", "business_id": "P7wKlbSRsoRrfH3DFOY08A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C2ifD_22XcSfUey3fcGlKg", "review_id": "7Z1Xojdb1hzyf_m4ges_VA", "text": "Crazy busy but really good service.\n\nBreakfast/brunch places are usually very busy and IHOP was no different. There's a really small parking lot at this one which makes it hard to find parking, but if you wait a while someone usually leaves!\n\nThere's a very broad selection here, from waffles, pancakes, omelettes, and potato dishes. Something for everyone.\n\nThe waitresses were friendly despite being super busy. Food came out promptly, the beef tri-tips were a little under seasoned but a nice way to start the day. Pancakes excellent!!", "business_id": "P7wKlbSRsoRrfH3DFOY08A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JC7nd7_Vf3QL9-PAnEpU7Q", "review_id": "fKcXRg2RmLAQCctkOcV7mg", "text": "Working 3rd shift and this is the closest place that is open. Overnight staff is quick and nice. They don't mind that I order to go, and usually offer me a soda or other beverage while I wait. Definite staple in my 3rd shift diet.", "business_id": "P7wKlbSRsoRrfH3DFOY08A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3w8MrAftLHUpcw2TkeEqEA", "review_id": "uJDqtXtgHAViqZd1kpYApg", "text": "The only reason I'm not giving just one star is because our server did try hard to make our experience a good one. Unfortunately, our food took forever, it was cold, my eggs were overdone... AND we were sitting where I could see right into the kitchen. This allowed me to see another server drop toast on the floor, then pick it up, put it on a plate and serve it to the people behind us. I'm not sure if my upset stomach is my mindset or bad food. We should've gone to TJ's. Won't make that mistake again.", "business_id": "P7wKlbSRsoRrfH3DFOY08A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4MVRPSMqYVOzbCRmaLbAag", "review_id": "md1BCLIyZJ1n9aiKbPRWyA", "text": "This place does not even deserve one star. The place was dirty and the service stunk.", "business_id": "P7wKlbSRsoRrfH3DFOY08A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tXhlRAnR3_GoWvewfQni4Q", "review_id": "GXASVgpZoS1BxoUdSLjNsw", "text": "I'm not a big fan of chains, however I made an exception for IHOP and I was pleasantly surprised. The server on St. Patrick's day was great. She let me order off the kids menu and I was very grateful. The food was normal quality chain food, but it hit the spot.", "business_id": "P7wKlbSRsoRrfH3DFOY08A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vtFKKfo_KdzFMdxrUfjYaQ", "review_id": "XoF9hwm5sapNcIFMtuXW5Q", "text": "Poor, slow service. Food that was just okay. A manager who didn't want to make an effort to address either issue. The worst part was when we saw another table's food being brought out, with one plate of food stacked halfway on top of another plate of food. I would have flipped if I'd seen that with my order.\n\nI realize they were busy, I realize that our server was (by his admission) new. Doesn't excuse the fact that we didn't see him from the time we ordered to the time we got our check. Someone else brought our food. And the manager just blew off the mistakes. I wouldn't bother.", "business_id": "P7wKlbSRsoRrfH3DFOY08A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rlXUg6UuCcaNJkW99RALLw", "review_id": "gAt3OgSy5bnenUEfL272CA", "text": "The Brioche french toast they're advertising now is amazing!\n\nService was quite good; I've been here before and it isn't always good.\n\nClean enough.  Decent prices.", "business_id": "P7wKlbSRsoRrfH3DFOY08A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "49zOPRrFCHvQOKZ0bRohew", "review_id": "HMGu3RbdWth-k3ojg3yCAw", "text": "The egg yolks were neon yellow ... literally. That is not natural. \n\nGo to Matt's Big Breakfast!!", "business_id": "P7wKlbSRsoRrfH3DFOY08A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JkyvCg99SMdfS6OZv2P3RQ", "review_id": "1Id22_9WkEL4iyEWTkFElg", "text": "Clean, friendly and fast.  There are the occasional crazy people that walk in and raise hell and she was something else on the morning I visited, but that is downtown Phoenix for you. \n\nMenus were a little sticky, the waitress was 10 years past retirement and my breakfast was delish.  IHOP never disappoints.", "business_id": "P7wKlbSRsoRrfH3DFOY08A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kqIFgxtdDKfB5oFDsJVtOQ", "review_id": "labX3bgZuxGvOp5-limdHg", "text": "The hostess tatiana was extremely rude. She laughed at my coworkers name. Never had i seen or heard of such blatant disrespect from someone in the food industry. Obviously the managers need to be more careful if they want to start hiring residents of the nearby ghetto. I got sick afterwards but since my coworker didn't I won't blame ihop. One star for not getting me sick . Minus four stars for service.", "business_id": "P7wKlbSRsoRrfH3DFOY08A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZvvxtxeTad9t3ZoxdNYe_g", "review_id": "17RNExP_4VTKyG4vXI_r5A", "text": "Location was clean. Service was fast. Staff was friendly, and at unholy hour of 5:30 A.M, I think that deserves special recognition.  Got big, filling breakfast with coffee for $10+tip.  I have had more spectacular breakfasts but this was good, tasty, filling, and an improvement over last time I ate at this same location quite some years ago.  I'm fairly sure there are no hand-picked-by-the-chef truffles personally-massaged-with-organic-certified-prepubescent extremely virginal olive oil or the like on the premises, but see above: tasty, filling, clean, fast & friendly, $10, and an improvement from last, long-ago visit.  It's may not be \"destination-dining\", but I'd hop in again.", "business_id": "P7wKlbSRsoRrfH3DFOY08A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c6u-7U8Dv5IzQVdU7ukvEw", "review_id": "GaPAVAQfAyjuGiRd4IrnwQ", "text": "Okay.\nSo I always receive good service when I come to this location. I like this location because it's located downtown and I am always there and plus I love pancakes. \nHowever, the food wasn't the problem and the hostess and the servers weren't either. The last time I visited this location was on 8/16, I arrived with a group of friends and our waitress was amaaazing! she was such a sweetheart. The only thing that really bothered me there was the way the Manager at this location was treating the employees. It made my stomach hurt. I witnessed him scolding the employees every time they passed him, it was always something, he just looked so mean. I felt so bad for them. I believe when a manager needs to speak to an employee about what they are doing wrong, it should be private, not discussed anywhere around costumers. He was very unprofessional and  It made me uncomfortable. I left a really good tip for our waitress because she deserved it and so do the rest of the employees there at iHop. No one should be treated/embarrassed like that, ever. \n\nThe 4 stars goes to the hardworking employees, not the manager.", "business_id": "P7wKlbSRsoRrfH3DFOY08A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_AZQtUj6jcJSIPv507GrhQ", "review_id": "6FzLwomewolXhofqsuFGwQ", "text": "I have been going to this IHOP every month for 4 years. Our group is anywhere from 8 to 25. There are only two places in the restaurant that accommodate groups and for the most part, we have been seated relatively quickly. Over the past year, service has gone down hill. It started taking forever to get our order taken, get our drinks, or get our food. We are a very forgiving bunch and know it's not easy to serve a large group but as service started really sliding, our last trip ended the relationship. We had about 20 people and knew we would have to wait a bit, but after 30 minutes, we inquired how long and it was like \"your waiting for a table?\"the kept sitting people at the tables that only could accommodate large groups. How can you not remember a group when they take up the whole lobby? We called a near by breakfast place and they were thrilled to have our party, which grew smaller since some left at that point. We found a new home and they will get 5 stars on my review.", "business_id": "P7wKlbSRsoRrfH3DFOY08A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O5C2pRM3LClaMrM7uyhMqQ", "review_id": "8nfI7XmWsG5LE1-hko2B7w", "text": "Paul was an awesome waiter..  Very friendly professional and took pride in what he appears to love doing..  Food was fantastic too..  Thank you Paul", "business_id": "P7wKlbSRsoRrfH3DFOY08A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1PIu4nHGeg5UB7PrsC-5_Q", "review_id": "5hm4K-RuG091gP0BLSKmtQ", "text": "Was seated right away.got coffee within 3 minutes of being seated. The waitress was fantastic! Very helpful friendly, and kept coffee full, and plates cleared. Food was fresh and hot. Honesty best dining experience at an IHOP I have ever had. Keep up the great work! I would definitely go back again!", "business_id": "P7wKlbSRsoRrfH3DFOY08A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pbdBLGIieW00FSgZJ0UquA", "review_id": "aSHBO20M4HWHM_DGhPLdZg", "text": "Service was okay, but like most breakfast spots the wait between getting seated and ordering the food/drinks was longer than I'd prefer.  The food was decent. However, the biscuits were undercooked as well as the hash browns being too soft for my taste. The benefit of coming here is that its open 24 hrs. Nothing else around the area was open at 5:30 am.", "business_id": "P7wKlbSRsoRrfH3DFOY08A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rZfRd5PXu_V7IfK32IaNxw", "review_id": "27i1VkdOnMd5VTK4fQqoGQ", "text": "A terrible experience all around, it took forever to get our drinks, and it took around 50 minutes to get our food even though the place was not that busy. On top of that the manager was having a discussion with the servers near the kitchen door because the servers were complaining about the cook having an attitude (couldn't that be done somewhere besides the dining area?) and being slow. Our server had an attitude the entire time as well, and even heard him complain about getting new customers and not wanting to clear off the tables next to us. \n\nNegative experience all around, our food was OK but everything else was not pleasant to say the least.", "business_id": "P7wKlbSRsoRrfH3DFOY08A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yTZSPqLvyuXWDTw7zHTgbA", "review_id": "0KjW_dXlCIfMW0-fQ276yg", "text": "I have never had a bad experience at this location. The hostess are always quick and ready to seat you with a smile on their faces. Waitresses are amazing as well! They are also quick and ready to serve, and all with great attitudes! This is by far, one of my favorite breakfast spots, not because of the food, because really, you can get pancakes anywhere, but it is the customer service that always brings us back. So IHOP team, thank you all so very much for always providing us with some of our best experiences, this team rocks! Thanks!", "business_id": "P7wKlbSRsoRrfH3DFOY08A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "V0zvDY8Q802dFcZBIItuew", "text": "I've driven by here a few times, but this weekend decided to take the plunge.  I'm so glad I did.\n\nComedor Guadalajara's exterior is pretty unassuming.  Looks like a brownish/pinkish box.  Once you walk in, you can see that while they have some nice Mexican items, let's just say you won't be paying for the decor.  When I went by Sunday afternoon their after church crowd was huge.  I was just getting mine to go luckily.  I didn't hear anyone quoted more than a 10-15 min wait - and some of those were crowds of 8-10.  Walking through the restaurant - it's huge!  There is so much seating I can understand why it was the go to spot.  \n\nAlso, I loved the mix of folks.  There was this guy in a cowboy hat, plaid shirt w/ jeans tucked into his cowboy boots standing right next to a guy in a full suit w/ a snazzy tie and shiny shoes.  It was really a great snapshot of Downtown/Southern Phoenix.  So yea, there were like 2 white groups.  But the rest of this place was a somewhere in the brown scale.  Black, Hispanic and mixed folks all hanging out waiting for the food.  To me, this is a good sign.  \n\nThe Chicken Chimi was absolutely amazing.  Some of the most flavorful chicken pieces with lots of red & green pepper and onions.  I also tried their Pechuga Asado which was really good.  3 lunch meals, plus a 60 cent \"to go charge\" (weird, huh?) came out to $35.19.  We will definitely be going back again next time to try all their amazing seafood platters.  While they looked outstanding, I didn't think they were quite \"to go\" kind of food.  Something to look forward to next time...", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "llkm_iXQszkN5DZvmqjNqA", "review_id": "vk2WpLk1YjvUKM_mrME4PA", "text": "all and all not a bad place...   Like the other reviews... it does not win points for decor... but what it lacks here it more than makes up for in service... i go here for lunch from time to time and they always seems to be quick... i really like it when they serve you chips and salsa and they bring out some sort of mexican soup...\n\nthe food is good... i like the shredded beef tacos and the burros are typical south side... HUGE with alot of good stuff in them... while this is not my favorite place in the area... it is still pretty good and is pretty authintic...", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N-D-d1Z4UybdlkK1HxlNPA", "review_id": "c1B8MPLdjAUq__rp7ic3zA", "text": "My conclusion after dining here for the first time is that hubby and I  have had all of these menu items before- and done better at other restaurants. The chips, carne asada, and carnitas were all sub-par. The rice was pretty good, however, as was the guacamole. The waiter had no clue about what type were the beers listed on the menu. The one shining star was the flan: perfectly smooth and creamy, and one of the best I've ever had. I'll be back for dessert- but ONLY for that.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "rg5pRVVh-mtBjNqKB1N2Tg", "review_id": "dq4UpHN_RRBsdAOd2T-jqA", "text": "I went to this place for the first time and wasn't expecting a whole lot after looking at the outside.  I figured it would be good though because we went there for my bosses birthday and I know he has the money to find good food.  I was pleasantly surprised to find the inside nice and roomy.  No overcrowding and it was clean.  \nThe food was great, I had the machaca beef chimichaunga enchilada style.  The serving was enough to feed me for two meals and I only added a little bit of salt, the flavoring was excellent.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "WJNMh_hUymOX7CDKtCOKUA", "review_id": "LnmFo9q0GF2iNSLwZ-u7GQ", "text": "Mexican food is funny because it's one cuisine that we tend to have so many favorites in that we need to make sub-categories. As such Comedor Guadalajara would be filed in my database as the Mexican seafood place that I won't eat all day in anticipation of over-eating at. This is a very thin category, in fact it's the only one. The Veracruz style snapper is single-handedly responsible for keeping me from moving to another city. The shrimp tacos certainly pitch in on this retention campaign as well. Let's go back to the snapper for a moment, shall we? This dish serves an ample portion of fresh snapper  in a near stew-like combination of jalapenos, onions, bay leaves and a rich tomato sauce. If that's not enough, you have the option to add shrimp. \n\nIf I'm not feeling like eating off the coast, the chicken mole is sure to get my vote. The mole here is so good that I get a little insulted when I see it on menus elsewhere. The chicken is pulled from the bone and seems stewed as it's very tender and juicy. \n\nService is always quick and friendly here. Decor is not the most inspiring here, but in Mexican restaurants I think that is a badge of honor. Folks of my pale pigment may pass on this place because it's location is rather industrial and low rent. That's fine by me, they can go to Macayo's and I'll take my usual booth under the spray painted swordfish.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cTQOEKBVSqrsyVl2Ssyolg", "review_id": "HZ32z7WMcjC0qBoafphiXg", "text": "The food at the comedor is the closest in the valley I've had to my favorite taqueria in San Cristobal, Chiapas. Its a bit overpriced at dinner, and the portions are rather large. But I think it would be spot-on for some lunch fare.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 7, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "90a6z--_CUrl84aCzZyPsg", "review_id": "Y8kLQmHoCXN6rT5jCugcQA", "text": "I visited Comedor Guadalajara for the first time last night. This is a gigantic restaurant located in South Phoenix. \n\nThe Good: The menu is extensive. The salsa they bring with your chips is hot and delicious. Ordered the \"three meat plate\" (for two) and was bombarded by a metal skillet (with it's own built in burner) heaped with a mountain of steak, chicken, pork, jalapenos, and onions. It was a meal for 4! The flavors were exquisite.\n\nThe Bad: The decor is bland, and the lights are brighter than the sun.\n\nThe Ugly: Nothing at all was ugly about the place. The staff and patrons were all very friendly. The bathroom was clean. The place felt safe outside even after dark (they have a security guard posted at the door).", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uVU1FyUPPVxzZ8jbye-rFA", "review_id": "mOSJ_NvNjXFWmpo0FHqBHA", "text": "It's so, so mexican food. My husband loves it- I think it's a bit greasy. La Canasta on 7th St is way, way better. The salsa they put on the table is a little too hot for my taste as well.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 5, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "iwWBF3nKoRMoy1sbkLJwvg", "review_id": "YJG4jQX5bAz3al-3fSuklw", "text": "What can I say about Comedor that hasn't already been said... The food is reasonably priced and the selection is huge. Back in the day before I started telecommuting, a margarita or beer paired with one of their daily specials have gotten me through more than one long assed afternoon at work (please don't tell my boss).\n\nThe wait staff is incredibly nice and watching newbies squint under the bright lights and bad south of the boarder art is always entertaining.\n\nIf you want to be a little bold, try one of their soups. They are scarrier than shit if you are a white girl that grew up on meat and potatoes, but they taste great (I just don't ask whats in it). LOL", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "clTYUJCL-rHnVIS2WePRwA", "review_id": "_UdP45bM26TpJ9GlE9Xlfw", "text": "Oh, I love you, Comedor Guadalajara.  R.I.L.F.\n\nI loved you when you were also The Crystal Palace.  I loved you as a child, when we would try to sneak into the pseudo-night club side and take peeks and our moms would drag us back like trouble-making ne'er-do-wells. \n\nYou've changed a lot since then, dropping the Crystal Palace half of your moniker, but your food is still as good as it always was.  You're cheap, you taste great and you give a lot, even if your looks aren't spectacular, just like my favorite hookers (what?).\n\nThe Pechuga Asada, two whole chicken breasts grilled and tender, on top of a mound of rice and beans, is so delectable and awesome that I want to eat it constantly.  But how can I, when the machaca chimichanga enchilada-style with plentiful guacamole and other assorted accoutrement beckon me?  \n\nAnd what of you, Green Chili?  Your almost-soupy consistency, the potatoes, the carne, the color, the tortilla...too much to handle.  \n\nOh, others, they will say that it tastes the same as other Mexican restaurants to them.  That's because they haven't been spoon-fed all this shit for the past 25 years like we have, day in and day out, beaners that we are.  We can taste the slightest change in the amount of cumin, or how much salt, or the way someone cuts their meat before cooking it, or the way they make their spanish rice, because we've eaten so damned much of it. \n\nSo that's how I know that this isn't so run-of-the-mill.  That's why I love you, Comedor Guadalajara.  \n\nYou're totally still a cutie, even at your ripe old age.  R.I.L.F:  Restaraunt I'd Like t....nevermind.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "k3wv0bv0qMQ5iS3Q9vguHA", "review_id": "PIn22AR4H2dc0j23xx1lIA", "text": "Still on the quest for good Mexican food, I tried this place with a coworker who swore that I would love it.  Not so.\n\nWe went at lunch and the waiting area was packed!  We put our names down and they called us 10 minutes later (not bad for how many people were waiting).  They have a large dining area and lots of parking.\n\nWhen we sat down, they brought us chips and salsa and soup.  The soup was yummy.  The chips were disgusting -- you could taste the grease that they were fried in (YUCK!).  \n\nI ordered the beef taco and cheese enchilada lunch special.  The taco was decent (very small) and the cheese enchilada had onions in it which were crunchy when you bit into them.  I thought I ordered a cheese enchilada but I guess they forgot to put cheese AND onion enchilada on the menu.  I still judge a place by it's beans and these were nasty.  You could taste the lard.  My coworker ordered the chile relleno and chicken enchilada lunch special.  She didn't like her food either.  \n\nAfter we left, she apologized and admitted she would probably never go there again either.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HP_xZYNC5XK-VyNrnHbtRQ", "review_id": "tvVpFCTdS2r8X787WQQjUw", "text": "my husband and I were driving by this place the other day and not knowing anything about it decided we would give it a try. \nI was pleased with the food. I got a bit of food envy when my husband's dish was way yummier than what I ordered. \nI got the tacos with beef and potatoes combination. I forget the exact name of the dish my husband ordered, but it was sort of a shrimp burrito dish. It had plenty of shrimp in it and was very tasty. My tacos were good, but I was disappointed at the amount of potatoes in it. I was hoping for a layer of potatoes and a layer of beef, but what they do is mix bits of potato with the beef. It was still good. \n\nTheir chips and salsa are decent. The salsa for me gets a bit too spicy after a while. \n\nI would definitley go again if I'm in the neighborhood.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "AuQ28IMcqAloDmlFI7CKoA", "review_id": "qzi3Q_332YqKxapZ-lZZKQ", "text": "Comedor Guadalajara is probably one of, if not, our favorite Mexican traditional Mexican places.  We don't usually order the regular Mexican food you can get at any place, we tend to order their specials.  Those dishes might be a little more exotic than most people are use to, but they always leave us full and delighted.  When the Mrs & I go, we often get the Tres Carnes platter or order of the specials for dinner.  When my cousin  and I go, I almost always order the Tripas de Leche......nothing better!!!!!   I have never seen them on a menu anywhere else.!  Gotta try them!", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "y4XMzBWa74Ch1EM8p17Hjg", "text": "Making the rounds on all the wonderful mexican food places the south side has to offer I found myself here. I can't believe how many times I have drove by this place and never stopped in. The dining room is humongous, you could probably fit 500 people in it.  It is a bit brightly lit but squint your eyes and dive into the salsa, it is really awesome. I must say I was not impressed with my lunch order, I got the tacos and they were dripping with grease. I think they make the tacos, lettuce tomatoes and all, then threw them in the fryer (yuck). I think I just made a bad choice though as the dishes others ordered, (fajitas and seafood plates) looked delicious. They give you a really yummy soup at lunch time. It consisted of broth, rice and veggies and was very flavorful. The waitress was sweet and attentive and the margaritas were great (if you like them made with limeaid, which I do).", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "i0A-c2yoHySmFhRV2sDR1g", "review_id": "QShG86vOFjiqWynAUoMRPw", "text": "This is one of my favorite lunch spots. I have gone here regularly for a couple years and always order from the specials. Try the shrimp enchiladas or the fried red snapper. They are great!  Some of my friends drive all the way across the valley to eat here.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hcpEWVuP0Kfhz1EHtU-gXg", "review_id": "yWXvb7W06cX9xUfvaaaQKA", "text": "One of my \"must stops\" when I am in Phoenix. Great breakfast, awesome Horchata & the best Carne Asada Tampiquena around. Granted, the chips and salsa are nothing to rave about but everything else here is superb. \n\nThe staff is very polite and service is prompt and reliable.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 8, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "4lkTIhTuMhLprQprGlTRlA", "review_id": "R4YjhE93C3fbWkVio1LrJw", "text": "There's no better way to undo a 3 mile morning walk than to end up stuffing your face at the Comedor.  This place is muy grande and could be the perfect spot for a very very large dinner party. The parking lot is huge and is tended by courteous security guards who welcome you in at the door. The menu is extensive and offers some unusual items such as Chicharrone (pork rind) and Nopales (cactus) dishes along with an interesting   Caldo de Mariscos (Seafood Soup). Great if you're looking for some food adventure! Que suave~\n\nI started my post walk lunch with a cold Pacifico that came with a large frosty mug. Man that beer went down good!  The chips were delivered warm with a side of chili tepin style salsa.  For starters, we ordered the Frijoles con Chorizo dip. I'm not huge fan of chorizo but really enjoyed this dip. The chorizo was mild (not greasy at all) and was served with oven toasted chips topped with melted cheese. We shared a plate of the Chili Verde con Papas which is a rich green chili sauce with chunks of beef, potatoes, and onions served with refried pinto beans and tortilla. For our other dish, we had the Chilaquiles Y Huevos. This dish was the main reason we went to Comedor and it didn't disappoint.  This was layered corn tortillas soaking in a red chili sauce and topped with two over medium eggs and served with a side of frijoles and warm tortilla. The only problem I ran into was eating way more then I should have. It must be a good sign if you waddle out of the place whining and holding your gut.\n\nI'll be heading back very soon to try the Nopalito dish and the Pescado Entero Tilapia; Pan Freed \"whole\" Tilapia. Can't wait!", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "3NlrLWgEsZUyPoCItSxnRw", "review_id": "rl_ZZmK7PXnFLffnLTv9SQ", "text": "A wonderful family restaurant in South Phoenix located on the corner of S. Central Avenue and I-17, this place has the BEST Mexican breakfast on the weekend since the old Matador closed on 1st St.  I always go for their chilaquiles.  A generous serving of homemade red sauce over corn tortilla chips and topped with two over easy eggs, this is a dish that can easily be split with a friend.  And the mariachis only add to this place's ambiance!  You won't be disappointed--the real deal!", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QUlZ0qEpV3eYeZx_jMtnoA", "review_id": "oKQZW3_LqRTPgkiyOYcU0A", "text": "This is a great place to grab some food before a ball game. Just minutes from the stadiums in downtown. The old purple artistic wall that could be seen from the freeway as you passed by is gone now but he great food is still inside. \n\nUnlike many of the horrible Mexican places in south Phoenix this one is by far one of the best. There is a reason why they have a huge parking lot, great food brings a lot of people. For all of you who are afraid to venture into this part of town, have no fear there is security in the parking lot. \n\nCheck this places out! The horchata is made fresh and is delish!", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 8, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "vsXP832M0kOxKpfduD7dWw", "review_id": "Q64nGvf0yY2hRCIFQ_bUGQ", "text": "I have been here once. Thank you Genny C. \n\nI had the chilaquiles y huevos ($7.95: cut up corn tortillas smothered in red chile and cheese and topped with eggs - i suggest over medium). A huge fan of huevos rancheros, I had never had chilaquiles (or heard of them) before this visit.  They took hold of me! I dream of them now. I wake longing for them. I wish they were served past 10:30. \n\nAs for the restaurant: the place is ginormous! Don't let the security guards in the parking lot put you off. Instead, let them get the door for you and take comfort in a delicious meal served by friendly staff who will greet you in Spanish but just as easily will answer you in English.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 16, "useful": 25, "cool": 19}, "user_id": "E5QyEU6FCQwnTys0S73zNw", "review_id": "5Fr3nucUWtjisqNcB6OCug", "text": "i use to go by here every day of the week and never knew this place was open. the parking lot always empty. in fact i've had several people i trust tell me how great this place was..and i never realized..THIS was the place they were talking about. gasp. \n\nso i came her with my BFF's family for fathers day. it was pretty damn good. after a very long wait and eventual long walk to the rear dining room we got seated. chips pretty tasty, sales pretty spicy. food was delish..i got carnitas and they were big porky chunks of awesomeness. they gave me large tortillas..which was ok cause i just tore off pieces to pick up meat. my one complaint...it reminded me of my highschool cafeteria. Jaguar Pride What!! anyways..the vast openess and still confined spacing of the restaurant. if there was a fire breakout..i don't think anyone would make it out alive tho. :(\n\ncarnitas were bombdigity yaheard!! get on it. \n\nprice is affordable, and the menu distinctly not, run of the mill \"mexican food\"", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Bh7gtC8Spjy-49mHXbGAvw", "review_id": "96i9HGSSpkg848Uj65H9vQ", "text": "Much favor has been heaped in previous reviews and no dissent here. This place is great; eaten here many a time. Easy to get to from anywhere in the valley, at corner of I-17 and Central Ave. \n\nExcellent food, great service--even for a party of 22. Nice beverage assortment. Try a cold Carta Blanca, instead of a Modelo or that shite that begins with the third letter of the alphabet. \nAnd, by all means, order a Vampiro, if you've not tried one. Tequila, Sangrita, and Squirt soda pop--muy rico!", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "GyFmGA5UQZ4pXdx1lUH86g", "review_id": "0zkmKGNJpdqIxzykQFR0BA", "text": "yum! this place is yummy! it is my favorite authentic mexican restaurant to take out-of-towners to. the doorman/security guard is so sweet and makes sure you don't get shot and that your car is there after your meal. the surrounding area is a bit tough, and i don't suggest wandering far from the parking lot if you know what i mean. the somewhat scary location makes everything a bit more authentic in my eyes.\n\ni made the mistake of ordering chicken once, and i was disappointed. not sure why ... maybe it is because they don't use all white meat chicken. or maybe it was an off day. or maybe i just don't like their chicken. i don't know. but now i stick with beef or cheese based items and everything i get is super delish. love the beans! they do 'em right. margaritas are freshly made and full of alcohol, not like the watered down versions you get from a stupid machine at other places. gotta love the free chips and salsa ... the salsa always tastes fresh, and they'll give you a super-spicy version if you ask. and they keep 'em coming, even after dinner if you want more.  try the carne asada cheese crisp as an appetizer ... it is huge, but so good that if you have more than 4 people at your table you should order two. if you don't someone's going to wish they had gotten more.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "DnwHp_A92KvllfaUIdFraw", "review_id": "58EejycLPgXP1QXmw5vx3Q", "text": "Great new find for us, we stumbled across it on a Sunday and were trying to find a place and not many were open in the area.  We saw it and all the cars 1130am Sunday and thought, why not?   Glad we did, very tasty food, good portions and really good flavor.  Some certainly authenic dishes along with the normal dishes as well!  The Mole was Que Bueno!\n\nThe \"right crowd\" was in the restaurant and knew the food had to be good and we weren't wrong.  Sure it's not in the best part of town, but don't let that scare you off of a great place!", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Iycf9KNRhxvR187Qu2zZHg", "review_id": "7DwUXy8NaVppEeLzOgy-HA", "text": "I have been hearing about this place for over two years now from my coworker.  He had been bragging about it being the best authentic Mexican food here in Phoenix.  So finally today for lunch I decided I need to go try this place out.  I was very glad I finally went.  I had the lunch special of a stuffed poblano and shrimp enchilada.  While waiting on my food I was greated with chips and a yummy spicy salsa and a soup with veggies and beef.  Both were very good and I was then worrying that I wouldn't have room to finish my meal.  Before I could decide to put away the chips the food arrived.  I was surprised how fast they cooked my meal and once I tasted it I was amazed with the great flavor of the sauces.  The enchilada had a very good tasting green sauce and the chile was smothered in a spicy red sauce with onions.  The rice and beans on the side were good but after finishing the main course I had just a bite of each to see what they tasted like.  I will have to head back again for dinner as the menu was full of wonderful items I wanted to try.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-Dc9up-WyQ6XrYTjmL3GaQ", "review_id": "d2udTU-pczQc1OF8XmRtEQ", "text": "I have been here a bunch of times, thanks to a coworker who recommended it for authentic, good Mexican.  I'm trying to think of everything I've tried here:  the Wednesday lunch special of chicken in a light mole sauce, chicken soup, cheese enchiladas, burrito all delicious.  The service is fast, the food is always good.  Highly recommend.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4mZHb-V_ik8YWrroeJHq0g", "review_id": "m9j1pHDGbImvkZjaYYF-ug", "text": "I was extremely happy with my meal here.  The salsa with the chips was nicely spicy.  I had the shrimp and octopus a la Diavolo.  The Diavolo sauce was delicious and also spicy in a different way than the salsa for the chips.  I was given a large flour tortilla and couldn't resist dipping and redipping.  The sides of salad (standard shredded lettuce, etc., but very fresh and crunchy), rice and refried beans were substantial.  After the chips, main course, salad rice and tortilla I couldn't do more than scratch the surface of the refried beans.  \n\nI was equally happy with the atmosphere and service.  I showed up near 1pm on Sunday as a single diner.  Most of the other people were family groups, many apparently regulars.  I was nonetheless given a decent table normally seating four after the promised 10-15 minute wait and no sense of being rushed or treated differently by any of the staff.  Next time I'm in Phoenix I will be eager to come back (bringing family and/or friends) and have the same thing again and/or explore the rest of the menu.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ufHeqy-oyoef_ybRXA-Xuw", "review_id": "rdSV7huuRw6iKe_JivRpvA", "text": "This is a great place to eat authentic Mexican food! Your server always bring out chips and salsa first thing while you look over the menu (salsa is spicy and really good).  The dinner combos are very reasonable and you get a good portion size.  My boyfriend and I usually go once a week to eat here.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "1BW2HC851fJKPfJeQxjkTA", "review_id": "3ZT7Gpik-EIBErMtcenagw", "text": "A little bit of Mexico in Phoenix with all the  tastes and sounds.  A lot of fun.\n\nWe came here early one evening and had very little wait time.  All the food is freshly prepared and given the mix of clientele of Anglos and Latinos, everyone was enjoying a great meal.  We'll be back.\n\nEnjoy!", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "o28wP2ypjf84sABZHNypBA", "review_id": "oclvST4QwvzNC8mrzIIpxQ", "text": "You have NEVER tried mexican food till you've had it here (and I've been to mexico several times)....and if your gonna come and order tacos - then just go to taco bell!\n\nThe menu is extensive, I've tried EVERYTHING from tongue to intestines and I am SOOO not \"that\" kind of eater!  Delish each and every time! The wait staff is helpful and some of them have been there for years (speaks heavily on the quality of management...they must be as good to their workers as they are to their customers). \n\nYou will not be disappointed....if you go for breakfast, you have to try the Machaca Chiliquilies......unforgettable!", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "UrJSPcSii2LyKViKotQ_Kw", "review_id": "WT3bM4Hj5XjjCdTKFpr2og", "text": "I came here for breakfast a couple times and I like it :). The salsa that comes with their chips is spicy :). Finally a place with a salsa that is spicy enough !!!  There is another good Mexican place nearby called Caroline but that's mostly a take out place that u want to order and pick up.  This place is more of a sit down restaurant with great service and good food.  It's only drawback is it's pretty obscure and in a bad part of town, otherwise definitely worth a visit :)", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7UoXfjSqe4ZE1eStdeoziw", "review_id": "cvTAwEDBAtPCHhT1RhGxlw", "text": "This is my favorite Mexican Food restaurant. The guacamole is awesome. My husband likes the shredded beef tacos I love the green chile burros enchilada style with green sauce. I have tried many other things on the menu and they are all good! The salsa is great the people are friendly.\nIt is clean and I always know what we are getting.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fm5-O3_otnzaAFHYH4pYRw", "review_id": "tvKNOqSBMC3T8wEJ-8AhTg", "text": "This place is in a questionable part of town.  The exterior and interior are simply decorated.  A little effort would be nice.\n\nOur server was friendly,quick and attentive.\n\nThe chips and salsa are good.  The salsa has a nice touch of spice to it.  I could always use more, but it is hotter than most places.\n\nWe ordered a cheese crisp to start.  It is essentially a super thin pizza crust with a ton of cheese meleted over it.  I love thin crust pizza, and I love cheese even more, but it could use some seasoning or some kind of sauce.\n\nFor my meal I ordered the cheese enchilada lunch special.  The enchiladas were ok.  The sauce was very good.  The rice was ok.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 9, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "m0RwHC8J3ssjPCRK40qzOQ", "text": "Dropped in here at 11 AM today, a weekday, & this place was already roaring busy!  After a short wait, I was seated in a very comfortable spot, & soon not only chips & salsa arrived, but a cup of Fideo Soup!  Now I don't care too much for this style of salsa, hot & plain, but the soup was a delicious treat!\n\nSo I ordered, & pretty soon a big, hot platter showed up with my Combo of a Chile Relleno, covered with a different red salsa, a chicken enchilada covered with green salsa, cheese covered refried beans, & Spanish Rice.\n\nI loved everything but the salsa, the service was excellent, & the price reasonable at $8.95.  I'll be back!\n\nPS:  They open at 8 AM, daily specials, no separate checks, park in paved parking lot only!", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V3ITtKg7jkHNWOU0aod7eA", "review_id": "xYsMFZxhUdwmYGHj95Poew", "text": "The first thing to remember is that the portions are huge and the plates are always burning hot. Every time I visit, I come away with a plate full of left overs. Do not expect to find any fancy dishes here, the food is what you may find at a comidas caseras type of place in Mexico. The Mexican food here has the tastes of Sonora and is full of flavor.\n\nThere have been two items that have been ordered that I really did not like. The chilaquiles during breakfast and fried fish for dinner. The fried fish was almost burned and super oily. The chilaquiles are smothered in sauce, which I had never seen. It must be a Sonora thing. You can not go wrong here if you order something that is grilled, whether it be tacos de carne asada, pollo asado, or a parrillada, etc. The enchiladas and chile rellenos are good, but again they are smothered in sauces which is not typical from the part of Mexico my family is from.\n\nBottom line, this restaurant serves good Mexican food, the portions are huge, and is inexpensive.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h2AKBbrycz4bzJ6F8V7a_w", "review_id": "u0ZceqKcyZ8FoeaMrJ54FA", "text": "Great and has been for years.  Lines out the doors at lunch but worth the wait.  I recommend combo 'K'\n\nThis place is the where you should take someone from out of town that wants the best mexican food.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zssolmdLpaX1tpRRMDWYwg", "review_id": "927Hxs30HuJuUkBcnjtkcA", "text": "Love it!", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DRO4k85yzi5cvsqWGuTXVg", "review_id": "__ipTi3RrLG2_HQFK9dNwA", "text": "I love Comedor Guadalajara.  Breakfast, lunch and dinner.  \n\nI have rarely been disappointed, but  when I have been disappointed it was when I tied something different from what I normally order.   I typically order the same items over and over again (because I know what I like) and those selections are always fabulous.\n\nThe salsa is hot (some times it is really HOT) and the soup is soooo good.  \n\nIf you have not been and you like good Mexican food; you must try it.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "re0DJDticmhO6240NfuwEA", "review_id": "9R1WmtOMIYqXhfqbnyePyA", "text": "Ever just want excellent Mexican food for your party, just like Mama used to make but without the days of preparation and cooking?  We ordered from Comedor's catering menu:  green chicken enchiladas, chicken flautas (substitution of their tacos) and rice for our Halloween party.  Surprisingly, Comedor also included a quart size of guacamole, salsa, sour cream and two big bags of tortilla chips.  Prices were extremely reasonable and the food was amazing!  I'm not a big green chili fan but I am now!  Chunks of fresh green chili on the enchiladas and boy, were the enchiladas plump full of chicken!  \n\nI've decided that I'll never slave over a kitchen stove to prep for a party or get together.  El Comedor's catering menu saved me tons of time and headache AND it was extremely affordable.  I got to enjoy our party and everyone couldn't say enough great things about the food!", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3TfUt9zODOPjd0jSTxuVtQ", "review_id": "nLAHWB2XkeAkYy39IY6AhQ", "text": "On the recommendation of a friend, my wife and I went to Comedor Guadalajara for supper.  I can't pronounce it but I found it.\n\nIt doesn't look like much on the outside, but it is quite comfortable and nicely done inside.  From the chips and salsa at the start to the blazing hot main course, the food was great.\n\nI had a burrito, taco and cheese enchilada combo plate with rice and refried beans on the side.  The burrito was huge and tasty, the taco crisp and filled with fresh lettuce, and the rice and refried beans were tasty. The enchilada was so-so and it was the only disappointment.\n\nThe service was fair, a little disappointing given that it was not that busy.\n\nThe price is excellent for the food you get.  A real value!", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "m7vtKWpZ9wdEQ95wJxrMrg", "review_id": "v-tP0OOKyzV4lLJBnsHZcA", "text": "Very good food, very good value, very long wait at lunchtime. I had the opportunity to treat some friends who were visiting from the northeast and wanted good Mexican food. Friday lunchtime may not have been the best time to do this because of the long wait, but once we were seated, everything went very well. The waitstaff was very friendly and efficient, the food was really tasty and the servings were generous. I would say that I ate here some of the best Mexican food I've had in the Valley, and my friends were equally impressed. Lots of parking, reasonable prices -- it all adds up to a great dining experience if you don't mind the long wait for lunch.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yAeo2D5NdtGuGG2o1M1aGQ", "review_id": "Xeawb6XfA3W3ajZauU737Q", "text": "I went here based on the Yelp reviews and from recommendations from my husband's co-workers. I won't be returning. I was already skeptical about coming here because of the multiple Yelp reviews mentioning the security guard in the parking lot and the shady part of town that it's located in.  My husband and I got the shredded beef tacos and enchiladas. The shredded beef was so dry and overcooked that I only ate half my taco and was over it.  The beef enchilada was filled with huge chunks of beef, which were tender but lacking in flavor.  The rice and beans were nothing special.\n\noh yeah....  the chips they bring out when you arrive come with tiny bowls of salsa that you can barely dip your chips in because of how small and shallow the bowls are.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5_JuHOYNL3skhzxZzPESSQ", "review_id": "kZ_YPw7RlkhuOOt15MAcdQ", "text": "Met some friends here for a birthday dinner. Place was packed. I was drinking, but the rest of my group enjoyed the cocktails.\n\nThree of us split a mixed grill plate. Had enough for four as opposed to three. We opted for carne asada, carnitas, and chicken. Everything was prepared well and was quite tasty.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "obeCL4RSBKnG_LiO9dvE4A", "review_id": "9KBwS-jRCaBY_J8lrr-9Cw", "text": "When it comes to authentic Mexican food, this place does it right!  None of the \"Tex-Mex\" silliness here. I always get their flautas, beans and rice. The rice isn't like mom's but THE FLAUTAS are just like mom's!!! Yeah, it's by the old freeway in the non gentrifying part of downtown, but the portions and taste make this place worth driving a little off the beaten path. Lunch is always busy but once you are seated the wait is never long. I always suggest this place as a lunch spot for lunch meetings! Go now, thank me later.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "sfinpbMJrq-WB4Cc7YXVpg", "text": "Does \"authentic\" mean \"good\"?\n\nNot necessarily. \n\nI suppose the Comedor is more authentic than a place like Macayo's or Garcia's because they offer such typically Mexican delicacies as tripa and cabeza. They also have a menu full of the fish and mariscos that anglos tend not to order in typical Gringo-Mex outlets. They also don't drown their entrees under an avalanche of yellow cheddar cheese.\n\nBut as an experience I would say even if it does offer a greater selection of authentic menu items, it's not really that much more satisfying than the other places. \n\nI had the carne asada tacos, which were serviceable if not thrilling. The dish came out warm and didn't have the tell-tale signs of having sat under the salamander for longer than it should. At one time these tacos would have been a revelation to anyone weaned on the Lawry's hard-shell ones. Now, with their soft, grilled dual corn tortilla goodness wrapping them, they resemble any number of other \"street tacos\" that have become more and more popular recently.\n\nThe atmosphere is . . . well. . . \"comedor\" means \"dining room\" in Spanish. That's what it is: A big room full of tables. Mariachis were a nice touch.\n\nWe waited 30 minutes at lunchtime on a Saturday to get a table. Maybe that's why I am less than thrilled.  The place doesn't want for popularity. Aside from the wait, I had no complaints with the service.\n\nSo to the uninitiated, I would go with an open mind, not expecting a life-changing experience. I would also advise people to try the things like the lengua molcajete (a sort of tongue stew served in a lava bowl). The availability of stuff like that is what really sets Comedor apart.\n\nAnd keep in mind that \"authentic\" doesn't always mean \"good\".", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "umfByA_mQHJxUg-5Zmg3iQ", "review_id": "T3QLHmuQUP0gUkbRvozEeA", "text": "Truly enjoyed thier food here.  Went with another family and got Parrillada De Tres Carnes.  I highly recommend- its now my favorite Mexican Restaurant in AZ.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M6oU3OBf_E6gqlfkLGlStQ", "review_id": "m1kX9_Uu7nXq4TOt6nsCNQ", "text": "Dining Guadalajara was more like eating in Guadalajara, complete with a wait for a table despite having many opens ones and a questionable security guard at the front door.\n\nWe were in a cave like room waiting for our table, luckily it was just a 5 minute wait for lunch.\n\nOne inside the main dining hall we were able to see the large size of this place, tables finished wall decorates but a unfinished ceilings and no windows make up the inside.\n\nI oped for the chillies relleno off the lunch special menu $7.50  most of the lunch specials range from 7.25 to 8.50.\n\nFrom seating to our main course we had over 5 different people visit our table.\n\nThe chips were nothing special bu I do like the the spicy and thin salsa here.\n\nMy chillie rellno was a bit different, the sauce was a bland tomato based sauce, the chillie it self could have used a bit more roasting and the cheese seemed a bit thin.\n\nOverall the prices seemed high for the location, and quality of food, I would sooner go to la canasa.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rx2w-qyAY6Yi56K1r1MReg", "review_id": "zlmaTo1CnrO8h3O49BLBVA", "text": "Good , authentic mexican.\n\nHad the 3 carne-asada street style tacos plate with rice and beans. Very generous portions and could not even finish my food. Meat was tender and hot off the grill. Added guac, pico, lettuce and lemon squeezed over the whole thing, simple delicious. They beans and Spanish rice are some of the best I've had anywhere, ever. They also have negro modelo on tap. Overall very solid and would eat here again, good service, nice non-tourist trap atmosphere.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rYG_FSHAdLp2BmkKKCt_IA", "review_id": "freZP_NsYr_RgRF3Q0FCbA", "text": "Green Chile chicken enchiladas, Oysters and with the right person... perfect.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "gg_OKjOAl_vVmdh5ZETuiw", "review_id": "UQLWFbJfLbbE_KYTk9BmZg", "text": "Ci!\n\nComedor Guadalajara is a place that seems to always come up when discussing Phoenix Mexican food.  I finally found myself in the area and dropped by for early lunch and was not disappointed.\n\nTo the tourists and over cautious it may not look like the best area to be but have no worries.  This part of town is just old and run down.  You won't be knifed in the parking lot and there's even a security guard keeping an eye on the lot.  Have no fears.\n\nAs per usual when I hit a Mexican place I ordered the enchilada's.  The appetizer was the standard free house chips and salsa.  Oh, boy!  The salsa!  I always complain that the salsa in not hot enough (even at Mexican places) but one bite here and there was a temporary spice assault upon my eyes and nose.  Both started to run and I loved every minute.  When your body reacts, you know you're eating good salsa.  My Pepsi came soon after wards and it was the largest drink I've ever been served save for a liter of beer I had at a German tavern in New York City.\n\nMy food arrived soon after wards and it was served on a scorching hot plate.  Everything was delicious and I think they make their own refried beans.  Possibly the best beans I've had at a Mexican place.\n\nThe dining area is larger than a fast food joint but smaller than your typical restaurant.  Not long after I arrived it started to fill up quickly.  Expect to wait a few minutes at peak times.\n\nSadly this structure was an impenetrable fortress for my phone and I was unable to officially do a Yelp check in but, eh, I cannot hold that against the Comedor.\n\nI'd like to note that quite a few of the patrons were Hispanic and that, to me, is always a good sign when eating at a Mexican joint.\n\nI have been waiting to find a Mexican restaurant that I can officially dub as the best I've had.  I am confident I can dub thee, Comedor Guadalajara, as the best I have had.  Can't wait to take any visitors I have here.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PoQOIZc2q5nud7uVz_jdjw", "review_id": "KBxuSo0UZ48LxR0UoCVLGA", "text": "In my last few weeks in Phoenix I tried to line up as many restaurants to try as possible, especially hoping to find some worthy Mexican food. I enjoyed my lunch at the Comedor and would gladly return.  The spot is huge; a re-purposed event ballroom I'm told. A group of four of us went one Sunday for lunch and though the space was pretty full of families, we were seated within 5 minutes. \n\nFor lunch I ordered shrimp enchiladas which came four to a plate (corn tortillas) with rice and refried beans. Tasted great, the shrimp were cooked well, not rubbery, and the chile sauce was lightly spicy. One friend ordered the chicken mole, and I had a few bites and would highly recommend it. Admittedly the mole was not spicy enough for either of our tastes, but it was rich and complex, and the chicken was spectacular: so moist and tender, just swimming in the thick sauce. mmmmmmm! \n\nReasonably priced, generous with seating, quick service and solid Mexican fare.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1gCUuM9Cowu71O2dz72RzQ", "review_id": "E5S78CXxnry-FR3VTsxJUw", "text": "Always passed it,but finally stopped,worth it,super traditional sonoran dishes, good service,cold beer,I got the #6 a chicken flauta and taco,the flauta was basically a big rolled taco,I was hoping for the real deal,the did have the best salsa versa I ever had,and im not lying,served hot.go there.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "K1oCmRBaqdpJPPBRWyz18g", "review_id": "u-vX9w8uhwZCc_EP2OleoQ", "text": "I usually eat at fast/cheap Mexican places because I am not a fan of places like Garcias, macayos, Arriba etc but I have been looking for a good/authentic sit down Mexican food restaurant for a while. After I saw that this place had a 4 star rating and a name in Spanish I decided to give it a try. I was pretty excited to see actual Mexicans eating there! When the chips and salsa arrived my excitement died a bit but I try not to judge on chips and salsa alone. We ordered a plain cheese crisp as an appetizer and it was actually pretty good; it was crispy and not too oily. The main dishes arrived and they were a major disappointment! The tacos were oily and bland. The beans and rice were not much better. Overall this is typical Americanized Mexican food; overly fried, bland, and greasy like most Mexican places. Nothing special or authentic here. I shan't be returning. My search continues...", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WCkew0JsGCL0oOH__mQiQA", "review_id": "Y0uzwBLHiz9D3sGZu1fL-Q", "text": "Omg Great, I had the shrimp ench. with Chz Relleno.  Excellent", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "LXWAXIeYFIdgd2JVPF-9qA", "review_id": "o0OFNgiYO4JVv9XluWq2ng", "text": "After one of my epic party adventures down town... My buddy said this place was a must for great breakfast food. We entered the spot it was packed we were seated pretty fast and I looked over the menu and went with the  Machaca, Chilaquiles y Huevos Combo with a tall Dos Equis it was early but a must have... I rate the experience as followed.\n\nMachaca, Chilaquiles y Huevos Combo - A\nStaff - A\n\nI enjoyed my meal it was so good... I will be back for sure soon for some great food everyone was so nice my second beer ended up on the table talking with your hands can be a problem...The staff laughed and helped me clean it up now that's team work.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_IbTUk58api4jiv0YBVFOA", "review_id": "qxruetbKU5JSoSTg3kgTUA", "text": "This is hands down the best overall Mexican restaurant in The Valley. By overall I mean they have excellent family style food and your run of the mill Mexican favorite's, tacos, enchiladas and such. \n\nGreat hot sauce and the best tacos I have ever had in the 10 years I have lived here. Love the family style seafood dinner as well. Great and friendly service as well!", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XXZiOkma4VBeZTGhbGdkNA", "review_id": "nmTDInvVXTuhJQMjPOJh7A", "text": "Ok - this place is totally out of my world of existence...But a bunch of us had just volunteered with Packages from Home on S 7th Ave, and we were hungry, so we went here on a suggestion from the team.\n\nGood service, fantastic huge food and reasonable cold beer and margs...we all agreed we would have never thought (or had been in the hood) to stop here without an intro, but we were very satisfied with Guadalajara!  Try this place if you are in the area - you won't be disappointed!", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rI6j_9Hmy2z_gXNtquR4Lg", "review_id": "ZjDABP3z48_3OXugfeFabw", "text": "Great breakfast food, great service, and fair prices! Our server was Francisco. Food was brought out in a timely manner. :-) I ordered the 2 shredded beef tacos with rice and beans. Yummm!", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v721TYO7DMiU5Dfd8tOnmQ", "review_id": "tpgd0aOsEb_skfa0NkAD0g", "text": "I've been driving by this place for a couple years and a friend finally recommended it to me. I actually hadn't really paid attention to the signage and I thought maybe it was a Spanish nightclub because of the entrance in the rear, the parking attendant and you can't really tell anyone is there if you are only looking from the I-17 frontage road. Well, don't let looks deceive you. This place is great!\n\nI've had Chilaquiles y Huevos, Machaca Con Huevos, Steak and Chicken Picado and some tacos. Everything has been delicious. The service has been great, even during the lunch rush. The portions are generous and the prices are appropriate.\n\nDefinitely stop by if you're in the area.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Z02XdD0muEz2FFQKPERMYQ", "review_id": "EUhFkIDo5MTAvla9Eu6FRA", "text": "Nice to finally meet you Comedor Guadalajara,\n\nMy husband and I really enjoyed our time here.  We were looking for decent Mexican food.  This was our first visit . . . the parking lot (behind the building) was large (and don't let the outside of the building defer you . . . it's big inside).  The service was great from the minute we walked in the door.  The margaritas were really good (you could actually taste the tequila).  Complimentary warm chips and spicy salsa.  We both had the beef tacos, rice and beans.  Great food.\n\nThis is going to be our new go-to place when we crave Mexican food.  Prices were very reasonable.\n\nI can't wait to go back for breakfast and try the Huevos Rancheros.  Yum!", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MiAANDVksTAFJ7jjZyefBg", "review_id": "N8cvdOyeR9cx2swplV-gDQ", "text": "Pacifico on tap! This place is great! They keep it real and the food is great! Kinda old inside but worth going there to eat for sure.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I_Y47QFSdnZwZuN6IygWwQ", "review_id": "-Nm9VEFoR8RooC-gTchmQg", "text": "I had heard a lot about this place, so was excited when I finally got to eat here.  Sadly, I was not impressed.  The salsa was mediocre, and my chimi was soggy and tasteless. The beans were tasteless as well. Will not be going back.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p8rErwXZjnyvvzSTQdXTXQ", "review_id": "yqBuZiZjTSwK_Bo5l7ca1A", "text": "Anyone that calls what they serve here chilaquiles has never had a decent plate of chilaquiles in their life.  I was really disappointed to say the least when I was served a plate of soaked tortilla chips in a pasty, canned-tomato sauce... My husband said his huevos rancheros were ok, but then again he'll eat anything.  The place was getting pretty full for lunch, so maybe other menu items were better Phoenix, AZ 85008than the sad and pathetic dish that I got.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "A99dyhEqcd_yXKPfBWeZHA", "review_id": "HRstBDOzKDvq0fYbY27lFQ", "text": "My family and I have been coming to this place for years... back when it was called 'Crystal Palace'.\n\nWe still go regularly, mostly for my dad's or mom's b-day celebration.. or with my in-laws.  One thing I've noticed throughout the years about this establishment is that they have the same waiters ... I'm talking working there for at least the 15-20 years that we've been going to this place.  That is kind of impressive, you know.\n\nSo, what to order?  Well, if your idea of a Sunday afternoon (when we usually go) is to have a nice lunch and then have a functional, productive afternoon... don't eat here!  It doesn't really matter what you order.  99% of the time what you will be served is an elliptical plate with a 24\" major diameter that is chock full of greasyass refried beans, brown (aka Mexican) rice, and some other main dish that is covered in creamy salsa, cheese, or both!  \n\nI'm not saying it's bad (yes, it's bad for you) tasting, because it is actually quite tasty.. but, you 100% of the time regret ordering these dishes because of how you feel afterwards.  You're just bound to feel like a pig... heck, just wear your stretchy pants and one of those puffy blouses (gals, they are in style now) that way you can hide the bulge that will be your bloated belly.  Sigh... this is why I just get the fajitas these days...\n\nThe staff is mostly Spanish speaking (fine with me) and so are the patrons of the restaurant.  You'll pay a nominal price, be surrounded by lots of Mexicans, hear some typical Mexican music (hey, maybe you'll get a song from the mariachis that stalk the tables), and eat like a pi... person that has been starved and has finally been fed.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "T70B3fDF7LHWntNWlYwhhA", "review_id": "bprXUKXfurQsWE8Vehm80A", "text": "I've lived in AZ for almost 20 years and this place is one of my favorite Mexican joints. Huge parking lot and the restaurant seems to get bigger every time we go. Yummy salsa & chips. Cheap margaritas. Delicious food. Machaca is amazing, garlic shrimp is my stand by, and everything else in between. I've never had a bad meal here & service is usually quick.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "63UaVdLeICrUy-mI97LpUA", "review_id": "HOp7WBgNMZFrROV8C0O1Tg", "text": "Comedor Guadalajara es muy delicioso!  Me encanta enchiladas!  Their enchiladas were good.  I got plain red cheese, and they did not disappoint.  I was more impressed by the menudo....mmmmm!  Great place, and its HUGE inside!", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Vk-hJ1i5ZagPM87Kv9FOnA", "review_id": "2XDoUZVcWS8ZCCIDDXhn4g", "text": "Good food and great building. Had the Red Chili Beef Burrito. Red chili was not so flavorful, beef was tender and juicy. Great salsa and chips. The lack of great Mexican food in Phoenix is reflected in peoples reviews. Not a four star and no way a five star mexican joint. Growing up in Santa Barbara a place like Comedor is the norm. Would go again if in the area.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ghoBw5923PH-03Rly2hRJg", "review_id": "rdL3EREXgnLv03ttrt9qUg", "text": "This place is as good as it gets for Mexican food in Arizona! I love the traditional feel of the restaurant (although not in the best neighborhood but not to worry they always have security on site to watch your cars while you eat lol) The food here is amazing, the past two times I have been there I have ordered the ground beef and potato tacos and the green chile stew, both are delicious. I have also tried the enchiladas and the albondigas soup which were also very tasty...If you enjoy Mexican food and are willing to drive to the area its definitely worth checking out!", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hs8t_DMnNNpf_wXtFE2xpw", "review_id": "YgvnUCuXgznHB4GVYLVVCA", "text": "Delicioso! Oh and the Margaritas are delicious...I should know, it's my middle name!  But really, the food here is quite authentic.  The chips and salsa are very sabrosos!  The serving size is substantial and enough to take home leftovers.  I prefer their green chile (again, I'm from New Mexico and very picky about my Mexican food!).\nI had a combination plate with enchiladas and tacos (if a place can't pull these two simple dishes off...this chica from NM is gonna go elsewhere) and they were both delicious.\n\nEveryone at my table really enjoyed their food.  \n\nI can't wait to go back and try the albondigas soup which I've heard so much about.  I hear they also have a pretty good happy hour. \n\nBuen provecho!", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-SvLqaZ_VW12Gnf8kHFHOA", "review_id": "QG52jdXA-U6nbikY2Qz76Q", "text": "authentic mexican sit down food..10x better than a garcias or a macayos. be carefull of going on a sat or sunday morning...20 to 30 minute wait for sure.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lND1_sIXaA1GYDxVduyMsA", "review_id": "qTzCuh9tMUr3dMVFgbx1Jw", "text": "We've been going here for 10 years or so. It's moderately expensive so eat here maybe once a year. Had forgotten how good the food is here. Negro Modelo on tap starts it all, the machaca is great, the chili rellanos are very mild, the standards are done well. Salsa is wonderful. \n\nGuards in the parking lot give you a feeling of being back in Mexico (and your car is safe), staff is friendly, bright inside, some nights there are roving mariachi groups.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OAqfY1MqzMV7jbn_WkS9ag", "review_id": "4WX0M_IlWw2Bnr2ETrOqZA", "text": "great find on the way home, I wish they had one in San Diego!!!\n\n(4) Parrilla De Tres Carnes: Delish, we split the meal for 2 between 3 people and still had leftovers\n(4) Margaritas: great mix not too sweet and just a hint of tequila to know it's in there", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l4zlZVb2Re4hyh1O62w5bQ", "review_id": "7JpaA6QIRXp2wiCLzIYbug", "text": "I loooooove this restaurant!! The food is fantastic, and the prices aren't bad as well! The location is a little scary (downtown Phoenix) but don't let that deter you from an awesome Mexican food experience!!!", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "k2u1F6spBGhgk2JtAe97QA", "review_id": "EG_FGP1vztCr6cFN2mJPfA", "text": "This restaurant holds a special place in my heart. Our abuelos intruduced us to the food here at a very young age. Even though the prices have gone up since then and they charge for certain things seems outrageous it is well worth it. I have never had a bad plate here. The one thing I don't like, is sometimes when you have a large party it seems like they try to rush you through your meal. \n\nBut the food here really is delicious. The service is fast and friendly. It does help if you speak spanish as this is authentic Mexican spot. They do, however, have some American food on the kids menu. Haha. My kid....\n\nWe have had a lot of big brunches here for birthday's and such and they have a room in the back to accommodate. Sometimes they have a live Trio walking around singing classics. Always some Vicente playing over the speakers. \n\nThis place is a warm and fuzzy for me. Love it.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-dFcagBBzatMnOaYCjCv5g", "review_id": "J7CkMxHlMGJ0DHKwNlXflQ", "text": "This place is one of my favorite places for mexican food! Their seafood is very very good! I usually order the shrimp tacos and shrimp enchiladas. I've had other things listed on the menu, however here is the place to quality mexican seafood.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oxxzLV5L9PXAn-jLRMlruw", "review_id": "h3JbC4RiKVj6qY9FNj4L9g", "text": "I know this is treasonous but I wasn't all that impressed.  I had the chicken enchiladas with green sauce.  The food was very average in my opinion although the service was very friendly and quick.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b2DKC4kC8-QeSeGZ_MF3XQ", "review_id": "uwAvRWgMKauwckhwFS11YQ", "text": "Not the best part of town but they do have security in the parking lot.  Food is pretty decent Mexican food.  Chips and salsa suck but the desserts like the flan are to die for.  The place is huge inside. Service is generally pretty good. I would recommend.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IYZhidwfsms_Ms1HMqgY7w", "review_id": "b0PcKgrknVfztE3dxmBe9w", "text": "Not where you might expect to find a great restaurant, I found it because I was having my car repaired next door!\nBeen there twice now -\nCheese Enchilada Huevos for breakfast, Chicken Enchilada and Chile Rellenos for lunch, they have Negra Modelo on tap too!\nExcellent food, great service, will be going back many times", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZZFCchKyoC2hcSznw79rzA", "review_id": "Pjm4kZT4HdxDBZ5H8pmxMA", "text": "Went with my family here, and we all enjoyed it. The food is prepared fresh and tastes great. Not exactly sure why it's not five star. There was just something... off. Perhaps the ambiance?  It's definitely worth visiting though, and there would be nothing stopping me from going back.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j7WF7O7LF7C75xu6gpoXYA", "review_id": "aq5fvfuYGMlS0asGox8jNQ", "text": "Really good Mexican restaurant. Watch portions: they are huge. I had machaca con huevos and it was delicious. They have great freshly squeezed orange juice. Watch for dirty Old Mexicans grabbing waitresses asses. If you stalk it out patiently it will happen. Also, be ready to wait on Saturday mornings.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GlVIC6S7gs2MgWp89oDu7Q", "review_id": "vIeoUKcJjKxOOZINEvgasA", "text": "A buddy of mine took me to breakfast here. I ordered the Machaca breakfast plate, this is the best Mex breakfast I have had in years and I am Latino....it made me want to SLAP MY MOMMA! Nice atmosphere, great service, good pricing, instant freeway access. You got to love this place.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wUEp87FqOB9ew27Iz6zk_w", "review_id": "bm8lW5-lu8ekqG-6XiE6Jg", "text": "I'm not even a huge fan of Mexican food, but I love this place. for $8.50 I got the cheese enchilada and shredded taco plate that came with rice, beans, and a small cup of veggie soup. it was all extremely delicious! especially the beans. I have no idea what they put in there, but it tasted so good that I cleaned my plate (and I am a light-eater so I usually NEVER clean my plate and I usually don't even eat the side rice and beans).\n\nI will definitely be back again. the only downsides to this place that I've seen so far are: long wait if you go at lunch rush, not located in a great neighborhood, chips and salsa are meh (would've given 5 stars if the salsa was better), and it closes at 8 PM.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 9, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "t-fKQ5ExYqENN73sNQY_1A", "text": "Finally got back around to this place (right in my neighborhood!) after 2 1/2 years!  We just have so many excellent places to eat here in the Valley!\n\nArriving about 11 AM today, a Tuesday, this nice, fairly large place was already roaring busy!  I did get seated right away, but they were soon full, with quite a crowd in the waiting room by the time I left.\n\nFor this visit I decided on one of the four white board Lunch Specials of the Day (in addition to the Tuesday Lunch Special contained in the printed restaurant menu).  This was a Pablano Chile Relleno and Pechuga Asada (broiled, boneless chicken breast).\n\nMy friendly server gal showed up right away with good toasted tortilla chips and a cup of their spicy hot, pureed red salsa.  Next came a small bowl of their Soup of the Day, which was Conchigliette y Carne Deshebrada in a tomato based sauce.  Yum!  (Having soup included witl lunch at no extra charge is one of things that make this place special!) \n\nAt the right time, my big platter of the main courses arrived.  Everything was beautifully placed, & the chile came stuffed with Queso Oaxaca, breaded, deepfried, and treated to some delicious toppings.  Along side was the tasty, good-sized chicken steak plus generous servings of creamy tasting, cheese coated refried beans & fluffy Spanish Rice.\n\nEvery bite of this meal was absolutely delicious, and again I wish I had brought my camera along to show it off, but suffice it to say that I'm so glad I came to this great restaurant today!     :-))\n\nRelleno Pablano y Pechuga Asada Lunch Special:  $9.25", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R8OZqykZ3eHSxdfw3DlA5g", "review_id": "eBLbNY6Mh14CtVGsCyG6_Q", "text": "Este restaurante lo unico que tiene de Guadalajara es el nombre.  Todo es comida chicana muy malita.  En el escusado habia un hombre semi desnudo aseandose...que asco. \n\nVerguenza ajena", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RMSfEYWbxqTliMJpM2b40g", "review_id": "s87xi5GPVe-y3tjeUhhhTA", "text": "My family and I have been dining here for a few years now. Only thing I don't like are the odd hours, because it can be confusing at times. Seriously. There was a time we went to have lunch sometime during the week, and it was 3pm. When we got there, they were closed.\n\nAnyway, the food is great. The service isn't bad; not AMAZING, but not bad. :)", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VZWOi9UAqveUbQxbapKB7g", "review_id": "mXp7c814sZ3suG4v9WfWDQ", "text": "Great food! Love the spicy salsa, the meatball soup and the enchiladas. I'm a sucker for fluffy flavorful yet simple rice and I couldn't get enough of their rice!", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HkcQQwAbP_kI9tgK4DQaoQ", "review_id": "gz4atbDT_B53qARpknSm7g", "text": "Amazing place with good good.  Great prices with food too match.  I really enjoyed the place and atmosphere.  The noise level is high so be prepared to enjoy the festivities.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IS0SVyukVzOReQHq-vSasg", "review_id": "zHszKlwsHb01rV34SyOUsg", "text": "Wow. Have traveled all over the country, experiencing the local cuisines in each city I visited.  The food here was the best mexican I have ever had, bar none.  Highly recommended!", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "MnDHJvePh4cWMrBgOp0_Ig", "review_id": "HuYViTWN77sG62TM4Vj1lw", "text": "I was here for the second meet up of the International Supper Club UYE. I thought that the first meet up was going to be hard to beat because it was so good but this place knocked another one out of the park. I think I just found my new favorite Mexican food place in town.\nFrom the outside it looks like a hodge podge of different additions obviously added at different times with no thought at trying to make it match at all. Even the parking lot was a little crazy. Walking in the two front doors continues the hodge podge theme. This is a family owned restaurant that has been here awhile for sure. We sat in the front waiting area for the rest of the group to show up and I had to use the bathroom really quick. Those were also scary. Questions started to arise about this place. I hope the food is good. We waited a little while longer and they decided to seat us even though our whole party wasn't there. Then we walk in to the main dinning are. Now obviously at some point they gutted the entire inside and completely remodeled it. It was very nice. It was a large open space with an exposed ceiling and lots of tables. We were taken to a back section where several tables had been pushed together for us. Maria our server came over and chips and salsa were on the table immediately. She did a great job the entire night. Best services I have had in awhile. She took everyone's drink orders and drinks started to come out a few at a time. Once everyone was there and ready to order she went around the table and took everyone's order. Offering suggestions and helping with custom orders.\nAfter what seemed like only a few minutes. Dishes started to come out as well. One or two here then a few more over there. Finally everybody had what they ordered and it all looked and smelled really good.\nThen fork went to mouth and somewhere a chorus started singing. Wow this was really good. I had ordered a Carne Asada steak with a cheese enchilada. I couldn't pronounce what it was called when I ordered it and I won't even attempt it here. It really was some of the best Mexican food I have ever had. The steak had a great flavor to it and with all of the cheese and sauce and everything it just added to it. I couldn't even finish. Although there wasn't too much left.\nEven after that I still had to try some dessert especially after I saw churros and ice cream on the menu. This was not a mistake. It was so good. The ice cream was fantastic and the churros were warm and soft.\nEverything was amazing. Maria was a great server. The company was fantastic as usual. Maria even split the check up for us even though there was a handwritten sign up front that said they didn't do that.\nI hope to have many return visits here. My new favorite Mexican place hands down.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "VPXgY9lGJF3XC4ZpusxNuA", "review_id": "hdmThurSQ0dCCp22N47-oA", "text": "My husband and I ate dinner here with the International Supper Club UYE group a couple of nights ago. We were both happy to see that they had such a great selection of Mexican beers and so hubby was able to get a Bohemia instead of settling for the usual Corona or XX. I was super happy to order a Michelada and as always that put me in the mood for seafood which is perfect since Comedor Guadalajara not only has traditional Mexican entrees but a variety of Mexican style seafood dishes on their menu.\n\nEven though we were served chips and salsa immediately upon being seated, we decided to start with the chorizo bean dip since that sounded pretty tasty. I was expecting it to be served in a small dish like the salsa but instead it came out with a giant portion and a bunch of thicker chips topped with melted cheese. Fortunately my fellow Yelpers helped us out but we still couldn't finish it. I love bean dip in general but this one had a great flavor from the chorizo and I didn't feel like it was too greasy. I would say that the chorizo bean dip is a must-order if you are with a group.\n\nAfter that, we got our entrees. My hubby got the Tampiquena steak which was a skirt steak seasoned and broiled and served with rice and beans. Most people would call that carne asada so I am not sure why they didn't name it that on the menu. I thought Tampiquena was when they chop up the steak and put chili sauce and cheese on it. But I haven't seen that outside of Texas so maybe that's a regional thing, I don't know. Anyway, he loves steak so was happy with the meat but he thought the rest of it was just ok. Growing up on the border we are picky about tortillas and these were not very authentic looking and he said they also were not great tasting but not bad either.\n\nI ordered the Campechana and that also turned out to be a humongous portion (see pic). They serve it in a huge bowl like soup instead of a tall footed glass dish like seafood cocktail (cockteles) are usually served in. However, it wasn't really that much more substance in the bowl, it seemed to be mostly Clamato. I did like the flavoring of the broth but I thought the quality of the seafood could have been better. I also thought it was really weird that they served it with lemons and not limes. That kind of gave it a weird taste but I added some more hot sauce and that fixed it!\n\nEven though its not the best Mexican food I've had we still had a really good time. It's a pretty nice looking restaurant, I am really surprised that some of the other reviewers called it a dive? Also, our waitress Anna was awesome and everyone else we interacted with seemed really nice as well.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 12, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "8dbRf1UsWp2ktXHZ6Zv06w", "review_id": "C-WeymwLb1xJGomNCklnWQ", "text": "It was the 2nd meet up for The International Supper Club and this time Comedor Guadalajara was the place to be!\n\nFrom the outside, you are not quite sure of what are you are getting into, you walk up to the place and you see a huge concrete pad that looks like it's used for outside parties maybe?  You go through the doors and then are shown your table and your mind is thinking how is it possibly this is the same building you were looking at on the outside.  It's huge, and opened, and I didn't even see the entire place. It's well lit and the colorful! A very nice surprise!\n\nWe were a party of 8 and our server was Maria, and she was amazing, she made sure we had everything we needed and more. When you 1st walked in the podium for the hostess says NO SPLIT CHECKS, so our party didn't even ask, we would have figured it out, but when it came time for the check, Maria had already split them up for us.  Love great service!\n\nThe chips are fresh, the salsa, well for me it's perfect! I could have stood it a tab bit hotter, but it had the perfect bit of heat for me, but for a fellow dinner, it was too hot for him.\n\nOrdered a cheese crisp and some guacamole for appetizers and the cheese crisp was just that, a cheese crisp nothing too exciting to write about, but the guacamole, omg it was soo fresh tasting, I loved that stuff!! I think I might have even licked it off my fingers, I'm sure I could have eaten the entire bowl myself  (or did I).\n\nOne of the Wednesday night specials was a poblano pepper stuffed with cheese and topped with green chili sauce with grilled chicken, and it came with beans & rice. OMG AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! I didn't even see it on the menu but damn I want it again! The pepper was fresh, the green sauce was delish, and the grilled chicken just tied this dish together! The beans and rice were perfectly cooked. AMAZING!!!!\n\nMy meal filled me up pretty well, but I did order a churro, and it was the perfect way to end a great meal. Love churros!!! Warm pastry stick covered in cinnamon and sugar. Oh yea I went home a happy girl for sure!", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IGTBNwRVaSaYivxRo_m8rw", "review_id": "qNIesd3LXPJmpurxk1_Jaw", "text": "Their beans are amazing and have been for the 20 years we've been eating here. The carne asada tacos are delicious, the guacamole luscious, the machaca and the chiliquilas plate is fabulous. Love their rice and their enchilada sauce. They have done a great job unifying the decor recently. The service is fast and always consistent. Oh, and if you go for lunch, they usually serve soup before the meal and it is yummy!! They do a great job with large parties too. Terry, one of the owners is always so welcoming.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vuJkwi9qmCDIH4WLfBDM-Q", "review_id": "0aaqHzz0a1tTbKW5Ym2cVw", "text": "By far the best Mexican food in Phoenix! Wonderful service, great atmosphere!", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qRo9gHN5OiV1-peDuhCh-g", "review_id": "lTcBsR16TndADZiFSL9RWA", "text": "Just when it seemed like I couldn't be impressed by a Mexican restaurant anymore, here comes Comedor Guadalajara. When so many others stopped offering free chips and salsa while you wait I was SHOCKED by not only getting chips and salsa but a cup of soup while waiting for our meal. We went in for lunch, and while we had to wait 10-15 minutes for our table, the service was awesome and we were in and out quickly. They do not mess around here and I was thoroughly impressed. The food was close to the Tex Mex that I crave from home and the value for the money is solid. The chili rellanos was killer. Will be back regularly!", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-L0ro3RB-TSN8y1YzEaDkQ", "review_id": "QEGkifKXwhM3L1B1FD-Acg", "text": "I am a native of the Phoenix area.  There are a lot of Mexican food restaurants but there are very few that I would call excellent.   Comedor Guadalajara is an excellent restaurant.   I have been there for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  The Chilaquilles for breakfast are very good.   You can get them plain or with Machaca beef.   The enchilada sauce at Comeodor Guadalajara is incredible especially smothered over a red chili con carne burrito.  There is not much I can complain about at this restaurant.  The service is very good and the pricing is affordable.   If I was to make a complaint, it would be that the place gets too crowded at lunch time.   Go before 11:15 AM for lunch or you will have to wait for a seat especially on Friday.  I guess that is a good problem to have from the restarurant point of view.   I highly recoomend this place.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2LK4oBAIjqMKPQx3j9rYIw", "review_id": "780DAkCqRl8ZMXZKEnUjfA", "text": "This place is the best for legit Mexican breakfast.  Machaca and Chilaquilles is very good and so is the enchiladas and napolitos.  I have only been for breakfast but can imagine the other food is amazing as well.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6RtF4n5gsHirFGuO1A52KA", "review_id": "btVvP5C_f0wrScSBi0Vyiw", "text": "Best enchiladas--ever! The enchiladas were as good as any I have ever tasted in San Antonio or Los Angeles.  Simple but delicious: Corn tortillas, enchilada sauce, cheese, and onions (optional). That's it.  And, that's all it takes.  It is rumored that I am the only person to have touched more cookies than a Keebler Elf. That might be true. The claims that Comedor Guadalajara has the best enchiladas in Phoenix. Well, simply put, that's true. These enchiladas are so good that if Comedor Guadalajara was in a rap battle it would simply pull back the foil on a plate of these hellafide gangsta enchildas and drop the Mic!", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y9pYXdla1TXN9cac52hy_w", "review_id": "xshuX3spOFl2EKNn5tOdTw", "text": "This place has been around for as long as I can remember. Each time my family and I have come here, the food is always on point and never a disappointment. Their ticket times are quick, they food is tasty and full of flavor. You have a choice between two salsa's, both are very good! I have yet to find any restaurant that can compare in their food. Many of their dishes are very comforting and remind me of the way my grandmother used to cook. Staff is quick and friendly. \n\nMy family and I will always be loyal customers of Comedor Guadalajara!", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AZGbse_LZ1p8gCsmWtnfNA", "review_id": "NVxBFpINachnCHFf1FTaGQ", "text": "Best chlliquilles anywhere i have had them.....THE END!!!! I\ntravel 180 miles just to get them no one else compares yet...", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t95D1tnWvAOy2sxXnI3GUA", "review_id": "IGtMRz6O-eDD5YjOz_rvSQ", "text": "Simply the Best. When you want to impress your guests, or a business colleague, take them here? Completely safe, guarded, protected, patrolled parking lot for those of you scared to venture into unfamiliar territories. Outstanding from beginning to end. From friendly, enthusiastic welcomes, to prompt tableside attention. Delicious Margarita and Dos Equis to wash down fresh chips, and fiery salsa served in a delightful tiny gravy boat for pouring or dipping. At least 4 servers tending to your every whim from delivering food, to clearing plates. Presentation is everything and here they do it right! From spotless, immaculately clean everything, everywhere you look, to pressed slacks and dress shirts on all the servers, there is pride in everyone's performance here. The food is the Bonus! Excellent flavor, robust and tangy, complex, plentiful, fresh and filling. You want to clean your plate! Prices are more than fair and reasonable for what you get! Charming Mexico Decor throughout without being gawdy or cheesy. Nice enough to impress a date before a concert or show Downtown. Absolutely my favorite place to dine in South Phoenix.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WSbnG1pg7soBtbWhwfotfg", "review_id": "LisKOk3NBgy7BOtp3Wid_g", "text": "Salsa is sooo bomb and the staff is cool. I go for their shrimp cocktail happy hour $4 can't beat it !", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O_KD0lyV0VlwMdPF2k6lqA", "review_id": "-RsvEztuLU_BX6UpKcrlOg", "text": "Been here twice now. The food is great and the place always seems busy. The staff is friendly and suprisingly the best thing about this place is the Horchata. I normally have it and am sick afterwards because it is sooooooo sweet. Comedor's has a good mellow sweetness.\n\nFood wise I had the lengua tacos it was really \"spicy\" not like hot spicy but like a lot fo different tastes in it. My boyfriend had oh I can't remember the burrito but it had chicken, peppers, and onion. i don't like peppers and onions but the green sauce that they had put on it was sooooo good. I wish I had got some green enchiladas or something. \n\nNow correct me if I am wrong, why are there no Tamales? I couldn't find any? Do they not serve any or did I miss it somewhere?  That was my only complaint I went in looking for tamales but hey I got something better so I guess it's not really a complaint then huh?", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LDreqHkIUcAaa_Km8z-j4A", "review_id": "-Le8FtAhtnGGWldcTHQWwQ", "text": "Went to Comedor Guadalajara for a friend's birthday on a Friday night.  I saw they had Happy Hour deals so i went there a little early to have a drink in their bar or cantina except for they don't have one.  Bummer.  We had 7 people in our party and they don't take reservations so I put our name in ahead of time and just sat in the waiting area.  Another member of our party arrived too with the same thought I had to have a drink in the bar while waiting for the others to arrive.  The owner or manager was in the front at the hostess table and he was nice enough to let us go ahead and get seated while we waited for the rest of our party.  This was smart because my friend and I and ultimately a 3rd guest arrived and we had washed down 5 beers until the rest arrived.  You don't make money with people waiting to be seated.\n\nWe started off with appetizers of a couple of orders of cheese crisps and a side of guacamole.  wow were these good.  I totally recommend these to anybody for starters.  For dinner I ordered the Carne Asada Tampeque\u00f1a.  It was Carne Asada, a cheese enchilada, rice, beans, tortillas and a side garnish of lettuce, tomatoes and guacamole.  Great meal at a great price.  i could barely finish it.  I love horchata and noticed they had it on the menu so I ordered a glass of it and it came in HUGE cup served over ice.  Tastiest horchata I've had in a long time.  For dessert I heard the Churros & Ice Cream was to die for so I tried it.  Holy hell is that good and a great idea.  if I can't have my fried ice cream, this definately ranks right up there.  The churros were hot and crispy and along with the vanilla flavored ice cream I wanted with it, I will be definitely getting that again!\n\nI would give CG 5 stars but I have to take a star off for location.  It is in a dicey part of town but there were security guards watching the parking lot and parking when I left the restaurant at around 8 was a zoo so if you come in during prime dinner time you might have a hard time finding a spot.  While CG is very good unless I'm going to downtown for something, I probably wouldn't go back just for dinner and find something closer to me and in a better location.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aQQn3GztQ_gTb0QOEnxyCg", "review_id": "rB1Pe5wq_LcBTTnLZttv7w", "text": "I went here for the first time after driving by this restaurant for about a year.  The chips and salsa were great.  I ordered a cheese enchilada, taco and tostada combo.  It was very reasonably priced.  The rice and taco were very good.  The beans and enchilada were so-so.  I will return as some of the neighboring tables had some unique dishes that looked pretty good.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TVA4UeSWfpo9zCkVRequhQ", "review_id": "aLQs82zlYWQZZYhq4zeW0A", "text": "Celebrated my birthday here last night. Food was amazing. I stuck to my old standby of cheese enchiladas, which were great. The red sauce had a unique taste, it tasted like it had pot roast drippings - it was the best red sauce I've ever had. For appetizers we had the cheese crisp and guacamole. The guacamole was very good with chunks of avacado and a light hand used with the seasoning. The place is huge and the staff are very friendly. This is now my go to Mexican food restaurant.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "X5GbNXY_nNoa_vTZDD0aCA", "review_id": "Y5LdySazG6XNqAYlhyI3Qg", "text": "Gracias Monica for bringing the International Supper Club here!\n\nFrom the outside, like Monica said, youre not really sure what youre getting into. Until you get inside and smell the deliciousness.\n\nThis place is a bit smaller than I expected, but spacious at the same time. We were seated (smartly) towards the back of the restaurant. Oh the menu. Its a little overwhelming, not in the amount of options but the amount of things that sound delicious! I chose the Chimichanga de Pollo. I was totally prepared to enjoy it, as is but then our waitress suggested that I get it enchilada style. Best. Waitress. Ever. Holy god was that thing good. The chicken was tender, the sauce was so so good, and it had just the right amount of spice. Its a large dish, that was equally good the next day.\n\nI would highly recommend this place for a sit down meal if youre looking for really good, authentic mexican food. And I wish I was still in AZ cuz writing this review has made me hungry for it!", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XHz-jSSd8xCOdsVWkf_QZQ", "review_id": "s5MAWjJUAiM7vYmg_nRnuw", "text": "To many rules. No split checks, no credit cards, no substitutions or additions, no breakfast after 11. Staff is nice, food is average.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1FMJZ9pCpgEFsr0sn_pQSg", "review_id": "r2zmCvQ5kjBeEZOu24hmHQ", "text": "We love the food. The drinks. The atmosphere. But mostly we love our server. Thinking about inviting him to Thanksgiving.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y73f-Vv38NWs2wIXOemfuQ", "review_id": "h3lagjHGdBe3HJ39LjicJg", "text": "Greasy tacos, the only thing good was the spicy salsa. I got the chicken tacos and they were hella greasy with half-melted cheese.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UHxQkxjCYVfvqh2ggq5HRw", "review_id": "Z8kTzIIHBupC5I2g-QWL1A", "text": "We showed up with a party of 30+ and they accommodated us fairly quickly considering. The service was great! The food was served fairly quickly as well. I ordered the ceviche and it was delicious!! I don't find myself in Phoenix often but I will definitely eat there again if I do.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vG4gHg0xkzcg7MVCwmokFA", "review_id": "Yv4V7QE7N-E6SRXzNgvZJA", "text": "The food is delish! But beware the salsa is hot hot hot just like the plates! Service was really good too! Prices seemed right on as well. I know we will be going back as it is a favorite foodery with the hubbies family!", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "TVA4UeSWfpo9zCkVRequhQ", "review_id": "4UBEtNXvm2p4PWWWaKosyw", "text": "ok, so I've been back to this place oh 3 or 4 more times. I love this place! The food is excellent and you can tell by how busy they are that they are obviously doing something right.\n\nI recommend the chicken nachos as an appaitizer. I don't know how they make their chicken so flavorful, but it's amazing. It's like charbroilled or grilled, so tasty. The nachos are basically 4 or 5 tostada's cut in half.  You get a layer of beans, topped with jalapeno's, cheese and chicken. A side of guacamole and sour cream come with this plate.\n\nThe chicken chimi enchilada style with the red sauce is beyond words. It's the same chicken used in the nachos. I basically lick the plate clean. \n\nI have also tried the shrimp enchiladas - too shrimp tasting for my taste, but my sister -in-law, who's big into seafood really enjoyed them. Comes with a lot of shrimp.\n\nThe carne asada tacos - were fantastic.\n\nIf you want really well done Mexican food don't waste your money anywhere else. Just come here. The wait staff is excellent and attentive.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MiirJImNSbXazzbLRjH2NA", "review_id": "vLxUdWiTQkqicC0m1HUPww", "text": "Great food. Fantastic staff. Coldest cheladas in town. I mean largest and tastiest and coldest cheladas. The food is delicious. That is the only reason for going out to eat at this place. The best parilla here in Az.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vow9oISBUkcKaJq3wiHkRQ", "review_id": "J7TtLW-NmFhi2XNzM-jJFg", "text": "Only based off the Menudo on a Sunday afternoon. The tripe and hominy needed to be cooked longer.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7Ki1_Yo8LDIGyCGPQpgFMQ", "review_id": "x8LtoJGH7yLmGXK1Wya6uA", "text": "Good place for a quick lunch.  Daily lunch specials are pretty good.  Fast, friendly service.  Alphabet soup.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VdwIW_WdAYW8xSbMcJ965w", "review_id": "DDANq8Kt52hi_l0gsc3fEA", "text": "This place has the best Mexican food ever! Authentic is an understatement. The alphabet soup they give you at the beginning is delicious. Prices are very reasonable so you won't be disappointed", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e5a6cQ7fgf9GHrQz8sA7FQ", "review_id": "iMpNWpqJM1xeywL3NU9xZQ", "text": "This place is so close to the airport that if you have a significant layover you could pull an Anthony Bourdain and catch a cab to Comedor Guadalajara. The food is sensational!  The green chile is flavorful and thick.  We had the specials of camar\u00f3n with nopalitos in chile rojo served in a molcajete  as well as fajitas de carne asada and tripe. My Finance got the green chile shredded beef chimi smothered in green chile sauce enchilada style. She did this on a yelp recommendation. Comedor Guadalajara is the best Mexican food I've had in quite some time.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "2BzcoI6Kiq-2RQ9EUFR5Tw", "review_id": "vPH9TIFi_jy3OKTurI7j1Q", "text": "Tasting the chicken enchiladas and Enchiladas de Camaron (green chile & tomatillo shrimp enchiladas) made us ask, after decades of tasting enchiladas at dozens of other good restaurants, so THIS is what they're supposed to taste like?! Don't miss the mango-lime margarita. It's all magnificent, and highly recommended.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kOb1hWSwA6aD2mRVy6lqFQ", "review_id": "X-irQtH1_VD9ROZ5elOgPQ", "text": "Went for lunch at the suggestion of a coworker. My tip... go early! I felt sorry for the crowds of people waiting at 12:15 for a table. This place is pretty packed, so it must be doing well. I had a lunch special that had a tostada and a cheese enchilada. We were served soup with our chips and salsa, but I am not a soup fan so I passed on that one. The chips were ok, I have definitely had worse. The bowl is pretty small so they have to refill a ton if you eat a lot of chips. The food was good, not amazing but I would go back if I were asked to.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZIcb9cCwcV4My87A-tPM7Q", "review_id": "EF6ArnfmKIgiVc3oEhB6vA", "text": "This place is awesome. Stop reading this- and just got eat here.\n\nThe salsa can be spicy- sometimes mild. \nThe beans are perfect. \nThe enchiladas have great flavor, but aren't spicy. The tacos have been really good. Just like when I was a kid with potatoes in them:) \n\nThe michaladas are the best. \n\nIm coming Sunday to eat muendo. \n\nThe service is great too. \n\nIt reminds me of southern arizona/ before all the gringos/\"snow birds\" got there..(Douglas, Aqua prieta) \n\nSeriously stop reading this and eat here. NOW! And take me with you!", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SRKeJ13zoY-zxO51DS9WHg", "review_id": "hs3anE7m2rH8fTOS5sxEug", "text": "best beans in town", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zU8tZqjC5YhkWebuREb0RQ", "review_id": "NWvsX1lJj1GwJmzhrr5JOg", "text": "The food is fantastic! Fresh and so flavorful.  I love the communal seating and openness inside.  Chips and salsa were great.  My enchilada plate was creamy and flavorful! I tried my first chulata here!", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0_klL4eykNY5li9yevfiuA", "review_id": "c0zq8CvnPkxO-wkNh1vkhQ", "text": "Not quite up to the expectation given that this has 4 stars on yelp, is frequented by lots of Latinos and the half hour wait for a table for two t lunchtime. The guacamole had no flavor and the main dishes were very average. Nice ambience though.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E2DYTWOVSptFJqM7jckPpg", "review_id": "ca6rsLhQ97W5nFDuX40khA", "text": "Over Rated and to crowded.  Go to Mi Patio or La Canasta instead.  Or, go a little further north to Via Delosantos for even better food and drinks!", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GaEgffsHIfYkO621i0MMDQ", "review_id": "idMr7Mo2gDd_mcrQ2VwXKA", "text": "AWESOME. \n\nAnd sometimes when it's really busy, they take you to magical rooms of the building that you don't even know exist for extra seating. \n\nBut really everything is good here.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cTVUtRqC_VBtPi_HgyEGqA", "review_id": "FQY0nRQztBoHSN_OkQgGyg", "text": "Great Mexican is here.\n\nI like that they offer two complimentary salsas: spicy and regular.  The spicy was a little too peppery for my taste.\n\nI liked their guacamole, but it could have used a bit more salt.\n\nThe chicken chimichanga was delish.  It wasn't too greasy.  The side of beans were creamy, yum!\n\nIt is a nice big restaurant, so the wait isn't too long.  The restaurant is nice and clean, but the bathrooms could use a little TLC.  It smelled like old fish.\n\nOur server was prompt with our orders and answered all of our questions.  This food is great!", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mqbtjXP2RV6Y1qN2PKxSag", "review_id": "L33dmXR5Yfqi7uYBIf_mdg", "text": "I want to be as fair as I can when I am writing this review. I am not a native of Arizona and I think this may make my review somewhat biased. I wasn't too impressed with the food here. I had a chili relleno and a chicken burrito, both smothered. The portions were large, as expected in a Mexican food restaurant, the service was good, the gentleman that was helping us was extremely courteous. The margarita that I ordered (strong) I needed an extra shot, it wasn't strong enough for me. When this happened the Manager came over to me to make sure everything was ok - which was awesome! Needless to say, I added the shot and the margarita got demolished!  My chili relleno was a little soggy and I asked for it extra crispy, not too important, but I just wanted it cooked a little longer than normal. One SUPER positive things I can say about Comedor Guadalajara is that they had some of the best rice and beans I have ever had! \nAll in all, I think my overall experience has to do with the Mexican food here tasting distinctly different than the Mexican food in Denver, both of which are as authentic as you can get, not this Tex Mex B.S.\nWhen I go back to Phoenix, would I come back here, probably not, I would want to try a different place to see if they have a different Phoenix, authentic Mexican food flare. If I was invited to go back and somebody was paying for me, I would definitely go, however; I would order something different.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m099XgJmxbv_YontI6-K-A", "review_id": "rl70dU0pkGIcLrZwdZtwjg", "text": "Awful greasy Mexican food; margaritas from mix; no decor\n\nDon't understand what restaurant the other reviewers went to.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z4ciDTqbiURzs7zaJHur6g", "review_id": "JB5RlIXPOFvydJfvHdb3dw", "text": "I've been going here since I was a child. It's my parents' go to place for taking visiting family out for dinner. I've seen it go through remodeling and expanding to what it is now. The prices have gone up considerably but the food is as good as ever. Delicious! None of that canned beans shit.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QEGOrv3t2jbb82DWjEv8iA", "review_id": "HOorU3RxGv1FZQe7udA1UQ", "text": "The only reason why checked this place out was because it was features on that show \"Man Vs Food\" well, I wasn't disappointed. The place was nice and friendly staff. So much to choose from. You better have a appetite for this. Unlimited chips and salsa can't go wrong with that. \nReasonable food and prices. Definetely coming back. Happy customer.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pHq0HDCgeWiX0UJnQWvSwA", "review_id": "SMOlcrCtV-PcLZchYAi_FA", "text": "BOMB breakfast! We must have arrived at the perfect time because when we left there were people waiting on tables and chairs outside.\n\nGreat service and everything was authentic!", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vK4-hRsHSUDwKfWjV8Mdbw", "review_id": "xLkShz33V-SmTj3p7k4iaQ", "text": "This place is awesome!\nThe prices are Great and the food is soooooo good!\nThe service is the best ive ever had at any restaurant in the valley, hands down.\nThey have security in the parking lot and that shows the owner cares about her customers :) \nI go as often as I can and you should too", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hjTsmaKCxNOKxc_QpKppCw", "review_id": "iQ8u1XB_Dmo2GexC0XhaCQ", "text": "I used to frequent this restaurant until what happened to me on April 3rd.  I invited some guests to dine with us, the meal was as always excellent, and service was decent.  All was fine until I got a call 90 minutes after leaving the restaurant from my credit card company at 10pm asking me if I was at Frys Grocery and had just before been at Home Depot, seeing as I was at home I replied no.  I had left my credit card in the check presenter and somehow it made it's way to into someones hands that obviously was not me.  To say I was annoyed would be an understatement, that is until I called the owner the next day and explained the gravity of the situation, she had the nerve to tell me that it was basically my fault and that her staff would never do anything like that and that she would do nothing about it, not even an apology!! In the days of Social Media, not taking customers seriously is risky business, i have shared this story with 50 plus people and I am sure they have shared it with some more.  I have left my credit card at several restaurants over the years and have always been confident in the honesty of a business and next day retrieved it and not had someone go shopping in my absence.  Visit this restaurant at your own peril and if you have to pay cash!!", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CB0Hg88INSGUlmEPp4P-4g", "review_id": "8o9JWTkrGYMy2WoshEcuDA", "text": "The food here is horrible for calling themselves an authetican mexican restaurant they are far from it. I am mexican and I can tell you their food is not at all good. Their tortillas are package their chips are package. The food has no taste. Not even my kids the usually eat everything like it. Their salsa sucks. I do not recommend this place horrible food. If you want good mexican food go to Pitic just around the corner or Carolinas.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5vRLUJQrkBVPC4_aEEweHQ", "review_id": "xXFDVv5MN3KPNOcU6nwxkg", "text": "I recently came here for lunch with my co worker. And overall, this is a very good restaurant.\n\nThe place is huge! And seems to be very popular. \nMy co worker tried their steak salad. It has nice presentation, but she said it needed more seasonings. So on a scale of 10, she rated it 7. \nOn the other hand, I had their Wednesday's Special : Grilled chicken with salsa on top. It's really delicious, I finished the whole thing at once. The saut\u00e9 onion was fragranced and the chicken was really tender. The beans in my opinion was good, it has a different taste...I can't really tell what it is, but together with the whole meal, it was good.\n\nPrices are reasonable. Service was quick and friendly.\n\nI strongly recommend it.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JDi4pJYzem_X-8v6QkwNqg", "review_id": "NgTXteW_RCd7PnFM5seREQ", "text": "Great Mexican food! Ones of the best in town. First come first serve basis. No reservations but the wait is worth it! No matter how you like you're Mexican food they do it well! So good for dinner! Great friendly service and most are bi lingual! I haven't had any trouble with heavy accents or hard understandings!", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VFVCx3Miezti52ZNuCeiEQ", "review_id": "losr9MuJlYc0SK1NkpyZ-Q", "text": "AMAZING!!!!!\n\nThere is reason for long lines, and full parking lot. the food is Amazing!!\nI am a hard critic when it comes to any restaurant. This place is great in ALL areas, This place has awesome seafood, from fresh fish fillets, shrimp and more. The other fare is awesome too, from the enchiladas, burritos and everything else. You can tell they go extra mile to make sure the food is perfect, and spiced perfectly. This is my go to place for Mexican food and Seafood fare..\n\nComedor Guadalajara is the Real Deal!!!", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6TnX7mzI-jfgK6teWqIS9Q", "review_id": "3JcmO-SR1bqaG-CKLHQFIw", "text": "This is old-school Sonoran food. It's good! Hot sauce, chips, guacamole (though I think it has sour cream in it), enchilada sauce (both green and red), tacos, crispy cheese crisps, tasty medium-heat green chiles -- all good! \n\nThe only item that was lesser to my taste was the chile relleno, though the red tomato sauce on it was delicious.\n\nGive it a shot. There's a reason why this restaurant has been successful for so long.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JwRWL5jW9U5sI3wM0EUPMg", "review_id": "XpGeUScIspjmZe-Nt_-gZg", "text": "I liked it a lot! Food was good, service was good, nothing to complain about. I would go back again!", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pDT8QyaC5imt_xx9XSKU3Q", "review_id": "AOZCBW2Njd7_e9zE_iHIuQ", "text": "Unbelievable.      Fantastic experience all around, including the wonderful waiter Ruben who was willing to work with my vegetarian preferences.   My husband (not a veggie) reports that the fish he ate was unbelievable.   And a half dozen mexican beers on draft.  So good!     I can't wait to go back!", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bjKvJrksfR2lobYNTxn1nw", "review_id": "70slJaZE2lqzd1n71IcWDQ", "text": "Fantastic food, fantastic service, extremely clean inside. One of the best, if not the best Mexican food restaurants in AZ. South Phoenix hidden gem. Blows ponchos out of the water. Definitely coming back.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dVR__5wKJMC8qZR-QMBTbA", "review_id": "-YYf1zxdvQ9M5tFObzd-cg", "text": "Good decent food.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FWD5b9_PdED9X2VH9NQtmA", "review_id": "S0HnCcxg_mYNTjwaPgF5mA", "text": "I was staying the night in Phoenix and being from New Jersey wanted to have some good southwestern Mexican food.  The desk clerk in our hotel recommended this place and I was not disappointed.  We ordered the shrimp ceviche, steak picado, and a enchilada, taco, tostada combination plate.  All of it was delicious.  Combined with a tall beer made for a great meal.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WbVI9Y_DfMGLUmMjFksK8g", "review_id": "nppxtfhF8uSfJPH3Y4yMjw", "text": "Outstanding family Mexican restaurant! I've tried several of the other well known Mexican restaurants in Phoenix and Comedor Guadalajara is hands down the best of them all. Very large open restaurant concept (2 large rooms) with no bar but serves alcohol. No TV' either except in the entrance so keeps everyone focused on the group your with and food.\n\nLarge platters served so bring your appetite but the flavors are truly authentic and expertly cooked. Service was excellent. Try the7 Mares soup, seafood platters were fresh and delicious. Ejoy!", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uv5ufWRlNa12SU8dhGyeWQ", "review_id": "rJ7a7EWNskprz_4LIzLnsQ", "text": "BEWARE: The owner makes all of the staff pay for their mistakes.\n\nIf a mistake occurred, pay special attention to your bill, because the waitress may add on the additional charges without your knowledge. Make sure it's itemized or you'll end up paying for their mistake(s).", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sB2vmF3XYhN3ztONvJ5fRw", "review_id": "KyFOIl-MIdPbhNJG6Qu-tQ", "text": "Best Mexican food ever! The beans are amazing - just like Nana's! I love the potato and beef tacos as well as the shrimp cocktail. I used to be a Poncho's on Central die hard but this place has a bigger menu selection and it's sooo good! If you want inexpensive authenticate Mexican food then this is your place! Love the cups of sopa they give you during lunch as a free appetizer along with the chips and salsa. Closed on Monday's so keep that in mind. Enjoy!", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LKP1tvFs4H5DgpPlNqzkCA", "review_id": "EFVANXsRhdztodsa0NoX_g", "text": "Best Mexican food in Phoenix hands down! This place is one of my weekly lunch go to's. They have great lunch combination specials and every person gets soup to start. The hot sauce is hot hot hot, but so delicious! It gets pretty busy during the week for lunch, so be prepared to wait about 15-20 minutes if you are going during peak times.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M3Z2VueP3RCWAytqjTbhcg", "review_id": "pL1hDe124uIKeaAgZLZYGg", "text": "I've long been searching for the best camarones diabla and have found that gem here in their camarones endiablados offering. This spicy seafood dish hit all the right notes!  \n\nMy husband also loved their cheese crisp and cheese enchiladas. \n\nI've not been to Mexico but I would bet this is real deal Mexican cuisine.", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SoWqOmt6GZcnKgWVn1J9yw", "review_id": "RQdtBL5mJL3wmNK3YQCC5w", "text": "This place deserves more than 5 stars. This is how homemade Mexican food is suppose to taste like. My mom told me about this place and ever since then we go there every time there's a special occasion. We would go every weekend if this place was a lil closer than home. I always order their shredded beef enchilada plate that includes bean and rice. Absolutely amazing. The sauce was the perfect hint of spicy to it. The meat was fresh as well. Bean and rice is my favorite. Also! This place has a great price for how much food you get. It's delicious and I will recommend anyone there for Mexican food. Love it!", "business_id": "BESmH-lmMm34_EefL8X9fQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Wy7f9DOuBEOenhnA7KIKoQ", "review_id": "AijpSkVpy1vno2hsWnnsxQ", "text": "Last night was my first time in The Little Theater which is part of Phoenix Theater.  I didn't see it on the list so I'm reviewing it here. \n\nWe saw Reefer Madness the musical!  It was awesome!  I couldn't stop laughing.  The sound of the theater was excellent! \n\nIt was definitely small and the seats very uncomfortable.\n\nThey had snacks out during intermission.  We bought two water bottles and I was happy to see them put a box out for recycling the water bottles and the soda cans.  They also had a box out for recycling the programs once the play finished. \n\nI will definitely see another play here!", "business_id": "X9ih9Iotd-VEZ8tTYfoarw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wBi0I2QcqZtNOh21WlBVKA", "review_id": "uCAr97qAvUqWHUjJsjWp7Q", "text": "Saw Les Miz (5th or 6th time) and it was indeed something special in this truly wonderful theater with truly fantastic voices.  The staging was awesome, the ambiance marvelous, the sound sytem spectacular, the enjoyment unsurpassed.  Am signing for season tickets!", "business_id": "X9ih9Iotd-VEZ8tTYfoarw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HOeDPrTZlOUu5LyBzMiIHg", "review_id": "wYSX6EX-rdhsGqq2c7yegw", "text": "I went to the Phoenix Theatre yesterday for the 1st time and I truly loved every minute of it. \n\nThe Theatre itself is smaller than I expected and the stage is abnormally tiny- most High Schools have bigger auditoriums, but the scenes are setup so perfectly you truly forget how small the Theatre actually is. \n\nI LOVE this place! I will go back again and again and not be ashamed to stand in the will call line to get tickets until I purchase my season tickets. \n\nI am excited to look into the Children's Theatre productions that are put on in the little Theatre. I know my 6 year old will enjoy it as much as I enjoy the adult productions.", "business_id": "X9ih9Iotd-VEZ8tTYfoarw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Dq0Qa-ahnaQh7n9UYP6B5Q", "review_id": "FvmZskuhJ9W5_HE3aRtBDQ", "text": "I went to see \"Saving Tania's Privates\" on 10/09/10. The Phoenix Little Theatre was a perfect venue for this event. Since the show had some delicate and poignant scenes, the small stage was perfect for showcasings these gems. Tania  Katan is deserving of a purple heart for courage for her role as sole writer and performer of this fact based phenomenon. The theatre is small and intimate, ensuring there are no \"bad seats\" in the house.", "business_id": "X9ih9Iotd-VEZ8tTYfoarw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "33vUIil_GCaT92aUaZhRXA", "review_id": "6mh1iBM1xuKJl8PyzebCuA", "text": "My mom & I came here on Sunday to see Hairspray. We got an awesome deal on Groupon, two tickets for $45. This theatre is very tiny, pretty sure it's smaller than most school's auditoriums but that didn't take away from the production. Lighting & sound was great. We loved the show, too cute & great songs. It was pretty long too; started at 6:30pm, at 8:00pm had a 10-15 minute intermission, then ended around 9:00pm. The only negatives were that the seats weren't too comfy & the bathrooms were a lil dirty & smelled horrible. But besides that, I definitely recommend seeing Hairspray!\n\nP.S. They announced that this was their 90th year, congrats!", "business_id": "X9ih9Iotd-VEZ8tTYfoarw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uBp2Jmip2qXQ0iWHUDY9sQ", "review_id": "f0fL1BM0Gz7vDELM3_rdBA", "text": "I've been attending performances at The Phoenix Theatre for over 10-years now and was a season ticket holder for several years. My wife has been going nearly her whole life, her grandfather performed in plays and her mother is a current board member of the organization. As I was in town this past weekend, my in-laws got us tickets to see the current show, Avenue Q, which was great!\n\nOver the years we have attended numerous shows including Chicago, Man of La Mancha, Fried Green Tomatoes, How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, The Producers, Into the Woods, Arsenic and Old Lace, Picnic, and many others.\n\nWhile its not the place to see experimental theater or cutting-edge new dramas, Phoenix Theatre presents a mix of familiar musicals and dramatic shows each season and does a great job with them. In fact many of the musicals are better than the touring Broadway shows that come to Gammage.\n\nThe theater itself is located in the Phoenix Art Museum complex, and while its not large, every seat in the house has a good view of the stage. Parking is free and readily available and with shows typically starting at 8:00 pm, its easy to get a nice bite to eat before the show.\n\nPrices for shows are also reasonable and season tickets are a great deal for the amount of entertainment you receive.\n\nIn short, Phoenix is lucky to have a performing arts organization of this quality and I'd encourage anyone who likes live theater to be sure and check it out.", "business_id": "X9ih9Iotd-VEZ8tTYfoarw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mqyH3CqjMufsm5FccDrjLA", "review_id": "S6sVqfO_dMYmAmA7SJ5iNQ", "text": "I went to see In the Wake of Bounty (part of Fringe Fest 2011) and besides the show being exquisite, the venue was perfect.  Phoenix Little Theatre is basically attached to the Phoenix Art Museum which means you can stroll about in the little park area before the show. Take goofy pictures with the headless children statues and throw wishing pennies into the fountain overlooked by the uber masculine yet pensive sculpture.  \n\n\nFree and plentiful parking!!!  The theatre is really intimate with a small stage and limited seating. With that being said... any seat would give a great view of the happenings on stage.  Only downside is that the theatre chairs and my rear end did not get along amiably.  Lots of fidgeting on my part and constant readjusting.", "business_id": "X9ih9Iotd-VEZ8tTYfoarw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g_xSshgHtsJXjjaFg5myTw", "review_id": "TsYbL2YUdtwQnFafEdD82A", "text": "Good parking for a downtown venue. I love walking in the sculpture garden of the art museum during intermission. They always put on very professional productions.", "business_id": "X9ih9Iotd-VEZ8tTYfoarw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EAPnfIRyf6JnXIaMccsXOg", "review_id": "4572LwS4U2TfJjwcaZJGWA", "text": "Good parking.  Very professional", "business_id": "X9ih9Iotd-VEZ8tTYfoarw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Kqvfep2mxS10S50FbVDi4Q", "review_id": "w_JoQeqwdzn3cKeCTJyO-w", "text": "I've been here a few times over the years.  Nice intimate theatre with really well done performances.  I was at Gypsy this Sunday and loved it.", "business_id": "X9ih9Iotd-VEZ8tTYfoarw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GXXvBPBsAnNpRIoTfmfcIw", "review_id": "-Jelztup1uJme-vBs1xEmQ", "text": "Season ticket holder for at least 20 years. Great parking access, friendly volunteers and good actors. Just wish they would lower prices, bring some more contemporary shows, and stop repeating shows!   Their recent play, Our Town, was so painful and boring.   I am switching to Hale Theatre in Gilbert.", "business_id": "X9ih9Iotd-VEZ8tTYfoarw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r8nui9jtCqLJvU8IJfUZsw", "review_id": "wZOdkhjz1dN78hPgTjxJSw", "text": "I have been along with my friends to several events at this Theatre and every time it has been a pleasing experienced, they offer good quality shows for a decent price.", "business_id": "X9ih9Iotd-VEZ8tTYfoarw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ib9aFmRtDboPV2maoQi3jQ", "review_id": "bSjPImKLpJSNOuG4q7FJiw", "text": "It was terrific in every aspect.  I had no idea there was such a reservoir of talent here - in every area of theatre.", "business_id": "X9ih9Iotd-VEZ8tTYfoarw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sr4HxcIgqhStKh6_7FhdRA", "review_id": "eflwbXc3pwhMzGOv5QQIUQ", "text": "Had a wonderful evening, great intimate theater, not a bad seat in the house....", "business_id": "X9ih9Iotd-VEZ8tTYfoarw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "45V7-1r79DEG0HbuaKYIlg", "review_id": "pXK6ZPP134MIjWDPNfHDzg", "text": "I've been to performances both on the Main-stage and the Little Theatre.\nThe acoustics are good, not a bad seat in either room.\n\nTicket pricing is very fair - especially compared to most other major cities.\nThere's also a great mix of events - at least two or three every season that I look forward to seeing. Also - one advantage both Phoenix Theatre and Gammage have over most venues in other cities (Or Herberger) is the abundance of free parking! \nConvenient to a Light Rail stop as well - almost like living in a \"real\" city!\n\nConveniently, I work second shift close to the Theatre - so weekday matinees fit into my schedule (and budget) perfectly.\n\nGlad to have this venue - and glad to see how many people support it locally - not a lot of empty seats at any performance I've been to!", "business_id": "X9ih9Iotd-VEZ8tTYfoarw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oZuNME_exUMSjrcg6uRFjw", "review_id": "nRHi4fI7QIohklo0wJ8O6w", "text": "WOOOOO! I love this place! I'm a huge fan of the arts and I'm so happy that there's a theatre as great as this close to home! \n\nI was there last week to see bird cage (la cage follies)! It was a fantastic performance an I was trilled to come watch another show at this theatre. The actually theatre is pretty small. So small in fact that the orchestra is actually placed in a separate room on location and microphones transfer the live music out to the main stage. If you are sitting in the audience and look up you can see the director and lighting experts working their magic. The sound engineers are located in the back of the theatre which is the usual spot in most theaters. The seats were kind of uncomfortable but there was a person in the lobby trying to get donations for new chairs so I can't really say much about that.\n\nDuring intermission I did have a slight problem with the pace the concessions were being sold. I tried to be patient because I knew they were having an issue with the credit card machine and the girl working was very apologetic but I felt like I was about to be trampled from behind by starving guests... But damn that cookie was good. \n\nI'm excited for this seasons performances! Especially RENT!!", "business_id": "X9ih9Iotd-VEZ8tTYfoarw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0tYlK-FieQXAdmTQ9DWTbA", "review_id": "_65NtLXRsTvoiiA0ccs2gw", "text": "This review is for the summer camp held here:  what can I say this was one of my child's favorite summer camps around Phoenix and we did a lot of them. The lion king production by these kids was excellent for one week of preparation.  They can't stop talking about this experience.", "business_id": "X9ih9Iotd-VEZ8tTYfoarw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "PN4Ub2KdZiu9ongdLbAGnQ", "text": "I have been to Phoenix Theatre a couple times to see shows in the large theatre. We went last weekend to their grand reopening, and we got to be the first people to sit in the new seats...woo! The seats are comfy, there really isn't a bad seat in the house to see or hear the show. Last year, the BF and I saw Spamalot and it was good...not the best performance ever, but good. Last weekend we saw Rent, and it was great! The cast was very talented and spot on except one character who I won't name as to not hurt his feelings, but man, they really made a mistake in casting with this one individual. Anyway, this theatre is definitely worthwhile and I would recommend it to everyone!", "business_id": "X9ih9Iotd-VEZ8tTYfoarw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AbJ48OT3YlAAAbSZbVtmgg", "review_id": "okkZ5AaXyKDOqtAV2Te_MQ", "text": "The theatre make-over is great! I really enjoyed RENT. Look forward to the Black Box Theatre shows.", "business_id": "X9ih9Iotd-VEZ8tTYfoarw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pEVf8GRshP9HUkSpizc9LA", "review_id": "SVGqJyYVCQsmWPmYr-efRA", "text": "I visited the Phoenix Theatre last night with friends to see White Christmas and really enjoyed myself!  The redo of the theatre is great...absolutely love the new look!\n\nEvery seat is great and the tickets are reasonably priced!", "business_id": "X9ih9Iotd-VEZ8tTYfoarw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wBi0I2QcqZtNOh21WlBVKA", "review_id": "rJwfaDt10iENeq4bjdAYZg", "text": "Truly Great Performances in an intimate theatre setting by wonderful casts and a theatre staff with a very strong Customer Orientation.\nWe have been season ticket holders for years and there is no better season ticket in Arizona.", "business_id": "X9ih9Iotd-VEZ8tTYfoarw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4WYHYA3EB9JrRJ4sFbQZ2w", "review_id": "lH6InDYSlkdVUHv1RhCwLg", "text": "Had never been to this theater, but saw \"White Christmas\" last night.  Wow, wow, wow!  I was worried because sometimes regional theater companies aren't up to national standards.  But not here. Every member of the cast was outstanding.  There were some big production numbers and every detail was perfectly arranged and presented.  I wish I had a photo of that final scene were everyone is dressed in their red and white or green Christmas costumes in front of a large tree and lighted wreaths, with snow falling in the background. Gorgeous.\n\nAs for the theater, it was surprisingly small, which turned out to be a real treat as the proximity to the actors made the production more enjoyable rather than viewing it from a distant balcony or 60 rows away.  There is a very nice bar, and there was live music prior to the show.  At intermission, cookies, chocolate squares, and brownies were $2 -- about the price range as other theaters in the area.\n\nParking did not seem to be a problem, but finding the lot and theater was not clear at first.  When you turn into the entryway, there is a small sign showing that the theater is further back and you have to zig.  Once there, the parking lot was big (flat, no garage).", "business_id": "X9ih9Iotd-VEZ8tTYfoarw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4omvLb_dGEevkYR4Y1eiHA", "review_id": "sBJTplIclqSudGgJ8jfc8A", "text": "Visiting from out of state to see a friend in White Christmas and I took a photo of the final bow of the performers - without a flash - in order to share it with the cast, and I was pulled aside by an employee and forced to delete the photo as they watched me to ensure it was deleted.\n\nI specialize in copy right and entertainment law in Los Angeles, and found this to be stunningly petty.\n\nYou can decide if that's an environment you'd like to go to for your entertainment.", "business_id": "X9ih9Iotd-VEZ8tTYfoarw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "UMCSDwIHapGy9au8ysJ6hw", "review_id": "vphnQrTwPkK9VF7R5wHS5Q", "text": "Phoenix Theatre consistently puts on excellent productions. As a jaded ex-New Yorker, I was honestly worried about finding \"culture\" when I moved here. Never fear. Between the theatre here and the touring productions elsewhere in Phx, and the opera, ballet, and symphony (not to mention Spring Training and the beautiful Phoenix Art Museum), I'm not missing out. \n\nDefinitely worth subscribing to their season. \n\nAnd be sure and arrive early, they've renovated the lobby (and added a black box theatre for more intimate shows), with a snack bar (sandwiches a bit overpriced but reasonable pre-show drink prices) and a bar-bar for hanging out.", "business_id": "X9ih9Iotd-VEZ8tTYfoarw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tuT7I3N1G9RCXrYSw-BgsA", "review_id": "nO96EiVTQNS1IHGPt0QVcg", "text": "Great little theatre- very intimate- Bar gets a bit crowded but overall nice experience. \nSaw the Spouse Whisperer- Mark Cordes is hilarious.  Don't remember the last time I laughed so hard....", "business_id": "X9ih9Iotd-VEZ8tTYfoarw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WAFEeFXdbRMun0_5c7u4qA", "review_id": "yywpmS_4Bqj4ViiTBNsCsg", "text": "Really disappointing customer service experience.  \n\nI purchased tickets originally to see the production of Pippin.  Being a frequent flyer at Gammage, the Herberger, the Phoenix Symphony, etc, I was really excited for my first experience at the Phoenix Theater.  Also I heard great things about the show.  \n\nWe found out the day of the show that the production was cancelled due to an injury in the cast.  Completely understandable and I was happy to reschedule.  Due to travel for work, the only other show I could make was the last showing on Sunday.  \n\nUnfortunately, I was delayed due to weather in the East Coast and missed the show.  The Phoenix Theater box office has rather limited phone hours and I was unable to get a hold of anyone.  Finally, on the day following the show, I spoke with a person who basically refused to help me in any capacity.\n\nI would have been happy with a refund, an exchange, a coupon for a cookie, anything.  But instead the Phoenix Theater took my money ($180) and said \"Sorry.\"  Surprising given the fact that I've found other venues very accommodating (looking at you Gammage).  I am in a customer-focused industry, and simply taking a one's money while offering nothing in return is incredibly poor service.\n\nSincerely,\n\nNot-one-to-leave-really-bad-reviews-often", "business_id": "X9ih9Iotd-VEZ8tTYfoarw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "pQ6ij6cOBRB3yJGHbVZHUQ", "review_id": "ov2vTyLCHjxQshgQGYhCmg", "text": "My wife and I went to see Les Miserables last night. I found the cast and production to both be first class. Immensely enjoying, my wife even cried during \"I dream a dream.\" It was our first time at Phoenix Theatre and we will be back. The theatre provides a small, intimate setting which, in my opinion, elevates the overall experience. Did I mention FREE PARKING? If we had to pick only one favorite from the show, it would be Eponine (played brilliantly by Jenny Hintze). Her voice is amazing and my wife and I both loved her portrayal of Eponine. I see in her program bio that she has been in lots of productions and it is no wonder why. Thanks for a great first experience Phoenix Theatre, we will see you soon!", "business_id": "X9ih9Iotd-VEZ8tTYfoarw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nc3cqVN0UuB3m50-CcMftw", "review_id": "Wdyrfrxeih1Jjqn7WRD7Qg", "text": "Terry T and I watched Les Miserable at Esplanade AMC when it was showing. That was my first experience with the musical, and I was hooked. So, when I saw Les Mis was being performed at Phoenix Theatre, I was beyond ecstatic--in fact, I was slightly aroused. And who better to accompany me than the lovely Terry T. Incidentally, Terry has seen the production multiple times, so I was concerned this wouldn't hold up to her expectations. I, on the other hand, was just excited about seeing this musical (and staying out late on a work night, Tee hee!)\n\nNow, I have to admit I started comparing this production against the movie. So I initially was thinking, \"Wait, Fontine was brunette\" and \"Hugh Jackman delivered that line differently\" before I allowed myself to be consumed by the musical. Because it truly was beautiful and masterfully played out on the modest sized stage. It received Terry's seal of approval. Bravo!\n\nA couple of things I think really contributed to my enjoyment of this musical were 1) the lovely senior citizens who were bused in, and their darling commentary during the production; and 2) killer seats, front row stage left. They reminded me of the wicked seats Robert M scored through the lottery in San Fran for Wicked.", "business_id": "X9ih9Iotd-VEZ8tTYfoarw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kpbhy1zPewGDmdNfNqQp-g", "review_id": "iKTeANHd04oIIEmHSWsa4w", "text": "I'd never been here before but it was a great experience.  We saw Avenue Q in the Hormel Theatre.  It's very small and intimate - great place to see a show.  We had excellent seats but I suspect just about every seat is a good one.  Looking forward to coming back!", "business_id": "X9ih9Iotd-VEZ8tTYfoarw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hWPOj78yi6CQub26elkHHQ", "review_id": "CNR9RxKmw2DpTX36Z9uOwg", "text": "Heaven on earth.\nThis place has it all: good burritos, awesome salsa, cold beer, creepy mexican carnival music, and an I (heart) Huckabees Poster in the women's restroom.", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DJIwm4UCnM-SOxXbARjPsQ", "review_id": "qFdSW97k9-9hSzW0Q-46nQ", "text": "Chico's Tacos is hidden away in a strip mall right off the corner of 7th Street and McDowell. You can get a burrito, get your taxes done, cash a check, grab a bagel and an espresso before grocery shopping. Neat! \n\nChico's food has always been hit or miss with me. The fresh salsa bar is the stand-out feature, with salsas in varying degrees of intensity (I tend to go for the pico de gallo as, I am sure my friends will attest to, I am a wuss). Menu items include the standard tacos, burritos, chimichangas, quesadillas and nachos. There is also your choice of soda, beer, iced tea and margaritas.\n\nI think I had just missed the lunch rush as it was still fairly busy when I went in. The food was prepared quickly, which was good as I was on my way to work and in a time crunch. The chicken chimichanga I ordered was fairly tasty, but a bit on the bland side. The only thing wrapped up in the tortilla (which was swimming in grease inside my to-go container) was cheese and grilled chicken. The side of sour cream helped and the addition of pico de gallo made it much better.\n\nChico's works well as a lunch spot during the work week because of its central location. However, the parking situation leaves a lot to be desired as it's right next to one of the busier intersections in Phoenix.", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "kos4MkM2h0UAdupVDuTziQ", "review_id": "gyLEK34psk_fW7z8ALLz0Q", "text": "This was one of the first Mexican food places I tried when I first moved to AZ ten years ago.  Back then I knew nothing, now I see that I was lucky to have been taken somewhere that would really get me interested in trying more Mexican restaurants.\n\nWell after about 8 years I went back last night and had it again and I was impressed.  The beans were a little bland but that is about the only complaint I have.  The salsas were fresh and delicious as was the tortilla on my fish burrito. I could have just eaten a couple of the tortillas with the salsa.   My boyfriend got three hard shell beef tacos and it was only $3.49 and it came with chips. So not only was it tasty, it was cheap.  It is close to the freeway so even though I don't live very close I will be going back soon.", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "jqVeTSin5GeRm0ceSg-PBA", "review_id": "N_IpWZ7wTYCEVb30_GzPdg", "text": "Chico's is popular with me and my lunch clique from work. It's fast, cheap, pretty good, and in the same shopping center as Starbucks (perfect for a post-lunch stop when we want to kill more time before heading back to the office). The chicken soft tacos are kinda bland, but the quesadillas are pretty good. WAY better than Baja Fresh or a place like that. The salsa bar is definitely the highlight of Chico's with a good variety. I'm partial to the pico de gallo myself.  It's a good place to satisfy a Mexican craving when I'm sober.  The only thing I don't like about Chico's is that it's on the corner of McDowell and 7th Street, which makes turning left out of the parking lot almost impossible.", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "90a6z--_CUrl84aCzZyPsg", "review_id": "HpgwGSz3YB5tpTFnbe0zXw", "text": "Awesome Tacos and great salsa bar... Fast, inexpensive, delicious, and right downtown. A perfect lunch hangout when downtown.", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4dnDsoHuxUtzhaumxbpR5w", "review_id": "S2Vh3KXmMvWFa-ArJJCiKA", "text": "I grew up eating Chico's Tacos (I'm not old, lol), and it's definitely one of my favorite quick Mexican food joints. The salsa bar is fantastic. I suggest the beans (no lard!), shredded beef tacos, the Achiote Chicken Salad (yum!), the cheese enchiladas....\n\nI need to add though, Management changed last year and they sadly adopted flashy, in-your-face menu boards and jacked their prices a bit. No bueno. I haven't been much since it changed but it's still good.", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HTrWsW-JTi23miGSZDr3YQ", "review_id": "g69GnVoI0sLNWiUBJL2t_A", "text": "Had this for lunch one day before work - bad move. I was totally useless all afternoon as I felt like I had a brick of acid eating away at my stomach lining.", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "-AiHZnbJaKsSD9qqH_qahg", "text": "MMM Chicos. I have been coming here for years and it has consistantly been delicious. It is one of the places we bring out of town guests to.\n\nThis is a pay-at-the-counter type place, but much much better than any type of ____bertos. \n\nThey have lard free beans and a salsa bar with several different types and they give you chips to munch on before your meal.\n\nThe portions are extremely generous, especially if you get the california burro. I weighed it and it was literally a pound.\n\nThe tostadas come in a shell, and are kind of a mix between a tostada and a taco salad, but the veggie tostada is my favorite. get the guac and sour cream and you have the best mexican food around.\n\nThe California burro and the quesedillas are also really good. My boyfriends mom will drive from Apache Junction just to get the steak quesedilla.\n\nThe restaurant is brightly colored and has upbeat mexican music playing. Good location with lots of parking, and its right next to a Starbucks.\n\nAnd if my review wasnt enough to convince you, I can almost guarantee that you will see cops eating there if you go. I think that says something :)\n\nPS I think they are closed on Sundays", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "-txH2zJSBZQHO6RWvoWXuQ", "review_id": "SETMq8xfMo271KjOA0887Q", "text": "Mmmmmmmmm Chico's.  I consider Chico's to be on the high end of the Filiberto's/Eriberto's/Algoberto's type places.  It's good, fast, cheap Mexican food that is heavy and greasy and you want to be sure to have no plans after eating, so that you may lounge around feeling large.   They have a pretty good sized menu, with a few vegetarian options as well.\n\nThe chips are good, which is a huge deal to me, as many of the fast food Mexican places have terrible chips.  Salsa is even better, and they have several kinds that you can help yourself to.  Add in a cooler full of beer and some Flan, and I'm una huera muy contenta.", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FhxqobvX5W4z1yMSeIIiJg", "review_id": "gvyhOO6_87Vl1mg1S_xFlA", "text": "Chico's is within easy biking distance from my house, so we end up going here when we're starving and not wanting to drive any place. \n\nI always load up on the california veggie burrito and my roommate loves the taco salad. We usually end up sharing as there is always way too much food! \n\nOne complaint - can't we get some ACTUALLY spicy salsa?", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "0Dngp-JFYvvXD4cy6plvbA", "review_id": "rEGI5ImV9Fs4epkyPkNVcw", "text": "A relatively new discovery, mmmmmmmmmmm! I thought it was like a Rubio's or something...it just never stood out to me. Neither did the Starbucks. No idea it was there for months and months even though I knew there was an Einstein's (Which I've never been to). Anyway, I went for the second time yesterday and got the Huevos Mexicanos burrito...best 1:30pm on a Saturday breakfast burrito I've had! It was about $4? They are $1.99 on weekday mornings. It was so messy and dripping with every salsa known to man that is offered at the salsa bar. It didn't taste like greasy chemicals \u00e0 la any-berto's. The place is clean and cheap. The veggie burrito is really good too and everything comes with chips. The murals stretched on the walls make you feel like you're on vacation. And if I ever went on vacation, \nI would miss Chico's! \nMi amor! \nTry it! \nPor favor!", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "CbtlzjG8Vfvh5cal6N82Nw", "review_id": "jzEwJPwnByV9DCD1IrWJAw", "text": "You can find me here every Tuesday night. You see they have a daily rotating specials menu and it so happens to feature the best veggie burrito (this is saying a lot coming from me, since I am obsessed with burritos and have lived in Phoenix for most of my life) for a little over $5 on Tuesdays! It is so massive.. if you know the size of a Chipotle burrito, imagine that, but doubled! Seriously, it consists of two very large tortillas, which are needed to whole the damn monster of a burrito together. This happens to insure that the contents don't spill out of the tortilla! Genius. I am fairly sure this burrito weighs more than most new born babies.. yes, that's even considering how all the hormones people consume today are making babies larger each year - this burrito would still out weight them my friends!\n\nAnyhow, the burrito is large enough to satisfy me for three complete meals. Awesome for $5. The guac that they make is top notch, and their rice is truly amazing. It all tastes very authentic, and I love that I can easily make it vegan since they don't add any secrets into their food. I just have to ask them to hold the cheese and sour cream, and they have never once slipped up on this! Which also keeps me coming back.\n\nOh, and the salsa bar is to die for! I am usually creeped out by salsa bars (think Baja Fresh - yuck) but they actually make some damn good salsas and usually have a bowl of chopped onions... I can never get enough. I think my personal favorite salsa is called something like Salsa Fresca - it's usually all the way to the right. Be sure to try it with your free chips.\n\nOn top of everything I love about this place is the fact that it is so close that I can walk there in a few minutes. Although I hate strip malls, I am glad that this little joint is downtown and not somewhere completely stupid.\n\nStop by and check it out when you want some affordable, authentic tasting AND high quality Mexican food.", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m7vtKWpZ9wdEQ95wJxrMrg", "review_id": "-10yga4Ul7K_a7utsoQ_NA", "text": "I came here after a grueling evening swim practice so I was really hungry - which means anything should taste really good, right? I ordered the carne asada meal, and I have to say that the service was quick and the food was inexpensive. The meal I got, though, was a disappointment. The beef was very dry and tasteless and the rice was dried out, although the refried beans and the soft corn tortillas were OK. Overall, the meal was unsatisfying and I left quite a bit of the meal unfinished. I may try the place again some day as this may have been an off day for the restaurant, but for now I'll have to give it 2 stars.", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "rszuPsjf9vOpcqL_t2-L2g", "review_id": "UqwlKU_UythwXeodTZCBCw", "text": "Chico's Tacos is kind of the queenly sister of the chain Mexican restaurants peppered around Phoenix like so many grains of sand in your swimsuit. It is clearly several steps up from your local generic Mexican drive through, but it's still just not tasty.\n\nThis fact does not dissuade me from visiting Chico's on a semi-kinda-regular basis - it is close to my work, and the wait is generally minimal.  Please keep in mind that my experience is only a reflection of a typical \"lunch rush\" Chico's environment - the atmosphere is probably different most other times of the day, but I imagine that my observations on the food will hold true regardless of the hour.\n\nA quick-talking girl at the counter will hustle and bustle you into making your order as speedily as possible, and will then hand you a slip of paper with your order number on it. We all know how this game goes - hang out, and wait for said number to be called. \n\nIf you need to be in-and-out quickly, this is a good time to fill up a few little plastic cups with salsa for the road - there is a salsa bar with probably 5 or 6 salsas to choose from, and there will be no salsa already included with your to-go order. I like the salsa bar...it's always clean and well-stocked, and all of the salsas have a good flavor.  Your order will include a meager serving of restaurant-made (but not quite warm and delicious) tortilla chips.\n\nI have ordered many things at Chico's, and, okay, I understand - it's a Mexican \"grilled\" platter, or the entree includes \"grilled' chicken, but does everything need to be blackened and charred and dry to the point of an unusual \"crunch\"? This is where that salsa we discussed earlier comes in. Doused in copious amount of salsa, it's not too bad, but I can't imagine straight-up muching on it without that extra step of preparation.\n\nThe rice is good. I can't comment on the beans, because I don't eat them!\n\nThe inside of the restaurant is cute - much nicer than your usual chain, reflete with wooden parrots and brightly-colored tiles. Something about the inside of the building makes it very loud inside at lunchtime - not a spot to sit and bring a book and contemplate the mysteries of and the reality of your newly found adulthood...not that I've, you know, tried that...or anything...", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "gWZldnzDeinTsXTvXsW6bg", "review_id": "xMeGj6OZQ1_ogMwfb7JI2w", "text": "So once again this would be part of the top five lunch spots that I drive to weekly as the \"lunch b***h\" for work. I do like that every time I go in, I am greeted by the same shy girl at the front who basically knows my whole order w/o second glance. I have only tried a few things here, but everything I have tried has been pretty darn good. My bosses, and I particularly, enjoy the chicken salad. Sadly they used to have a $3.99 special, but now it is back to the regular 6-7 bucks. They have a really great achiote dressing and the salads are pretty big. But I have to say I have a new favorite with the shredded beef burro. Classically simple, chunks of beef with beans and cheese. Whatever they marinate their meat is awesome, and I am generally not a meat fan. Long story short, skip the Fili B's on every corner, and venture into the strip mall. Can't beat the $1.99 margaritas either!", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HY9qpAamqLXFoa7xMwNntg", "review_id": "b6sOII3iNE_ATceT5MIdTQ", "text": "i picked up a baja fish burrito from here the other day during the lunch rush and the line moved quickly as did my order through the line. while i was waiting i managed to snatch up a dq free blizzard coupon from their coupon wall which i have added to my jewish food stamp book.\n\ni took my burrito to go as well as a couple of salsas and a to-go bag of chips (complimentary). got home and wolfed that bad boy down. short and fat little thing, but totally filling. the fish was good and they use cabage in their burritos which i love. \n\nfresh, tasty, and filling. i'll be back. especially cuz they dropped a couple of coupons in my bag. incentives like that to come back are always good. and they have 1.99 margaritas. yum.", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VJR7XLaiyJHVK0BQT76e3g", "review_id": "FOFln2_ZT3al4AWIlEWdPw", "text": "I would not recommend this place at all. I've driven by this place going to work. I picked up food for some co-workers and the chili rellenos had a piece of chewed gum in it. That is the most gross un-hygenic thing a restaurant could possibly do. We were so disgusted that we didn't call and complain. There is no excuse for this! I will never recommend anyone to go here.", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bCxISuKmOlMwUVDy8Q72_Q", "review_id": "ytzTteVfDRm7_o-te8SjUg", "text": "Not a fan of this place. I stopped by in the evening to grab a quick bite for a couple of buddies and the food was over all not very good. I called the order in and the food still was not ready after 30 minutes. The condiment area was disgusting. I know that it was at the end of the day and people get lazy at closing time BUT, it's still a restaurant!\n\nUpon getting home, I was not surprising that the to go containers were poorly packaged  - it seems that mexican food, much like chinese food is suppose to explode in the bag when you take it home. The food is what you would expect from a chain mexican joint. The food wasn't very good. If you are in the area go to Taco Juarez, the food is comparably priced and feels authentic.", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PVfj1GRD3l_YakchYoTyNw", "review_id": "CmsGuWeNChtm21sUmVwHMw", "text": "OK, when I've had a little too much fun ... wink, wink. I know the only thing that will prevent me from having a hangover is the same thing that will cure a hangover: Cheap, greasy food.\n\nAnd nobody does it better that Chico's. Come on, five tacos for $5?\n\nThe food is great, the service is friendly and fast and the price is right.\n\nLet's grab a six pack, six shots of Cuervo and then head to Chico's so we will be ready to do it again tomorrow. What do you say?", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7o7MF9B9lxcWupE8jiLOaQ", "review_id": "ZKmHtu0OdqxnzNcHmO-Dzw", "text": "This place was pretty tasty, especially because my chorizo breakfast burrito was only $3.99. \n\nThis place isn't the most fancy, but it was clean and the food seemed to be made with good quality ingredients.", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "szbTVEtATfn8f9GxbGGO5w", "review_id": "33vcGQ-Vbl1qnzCNfByuzg", "text": "I thought this place was kind of a ripoff and the food was mediocre at best.  I got the arroz con pollo and a large drink for just over ten bucks which I personally thought was a lot, but I got a couple salsa cups and took a seat.  The salsas were okay I guess, one is called casera and it sure tasted like the Herdez Salsa Casera you get at the grocery store.\nMy lunch arrived and it wasn't quite the arroz con pollo I'm used to.  The rice was completely devoid of flavor, the chicken was a very small portion of thigh meat simply grilled which tasted okay but certainly nothing to write home about.", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dXz7Eaw2D-Db1zgH-lXTKA", "review_id": "KAPA20yfTL3NYB-JRxi7-w", "text": "I tried this today. Bout the same as Filibertos and I always feel really bad after eating it. Just like today. Heartburn and just uck. Not good.", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M6oU3OBf_E6gqlfkLGlStQ", "review_id": "TEkhR9H_b1yylKgzAGAJpw", "text": "A gringo friendly Filibertos, with a salsa bar and higher prices is the best way to describe this place. \n\nFrom the outside it looks like a newer cleaner style store front Mexican food place. Inside not much of a surprise, menu above, counter to order and get food at and tables.\n\nThe menu has Burritos, tacos, salads and enchiladas. Prices are a bit more than expected a lunch will set you back $6-9 w/o a drink. Meals do include a small try of chips if you ask for them. \n\nThey will also give you two small plastic cups to attack their salsa bar with. The red salsa is nothing special. The green has great flavor,  the picco is nice and fresh.\n\nI went with the daily special which was cheese enchiladas with rice and beans for $5.99  In reality this should be a 3.99 dish 4.99 at most. The enchiladas were soft and mushy, likely out of a tray and not made to order.\n\nI may go back to try a burrito but I am in no rush. There are plenty of other Mexican options in this area of town.", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M6oU3OBf_E6gqlfkLGlStQ", "review_id": "GZoxyiQiBRBAZLz1-iDQpw", "text": "I went back to try it again, Had a fish burrito for 5.59 over $6 with tax.\n\nIt was \"ok\" as was my co workers tacos, and just ok for these prices \nwas a let down.\n\nRead my previous review for more details on this spot.", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IUWjTmXc3wLVaMHz33inaA", "review_id": "ZryACkdZFmIiExqm7ykl2A", "text": "My co-workers and I like to come here on Taco Tuesdays for their $1 tacos.  You can order either chicken, steak or beef tacos, (3 taco minimum) for a dollar, and you get a side of fresh tortilla chips and you get to choose from their salsa bar. \n\nThe chicken tacos are definitely the best, the chicken is flame-broiled and you definitely get that flame-broil flavor.  They are on double corn tortillas which is a bit much for me, I can never eat more than two (which is why the three taco minimum kind of sucks, but who can beat $3 for lunch with leftovers?).  The steak tacos are nothing compared to the chicken, the steak just isn't very flavorful, I definitely would not recommend them.  I have never tried the beef, which come on a crisp taco shell.  I tend to prefer soft tacos over hard tacos, so I haven't really been interested in trying the beef.  \n\nI think the rest of the menu tends to be a bit expensive for what you get.  I Wouldn't really recommend coming to Chico's unless its for the dollar tacos.\n\nThe chips and salsa bar is pretty great.  Lots of different types of salsa with varying levels of kick.  This is a great place to come for  a cheap, fast, working lunch!", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "72aM9jYYdiQrQF9uOQHAPg", "review_id": "uoPpKTEd-U5p-DzVxEsN1A", "text": "Chico's is delicious and in a convenient location! It's by no means gourmet. But hey, if you're in the area and looking for some decent food at a reasonable price, Chico's is the place.\n\nI come here every Tuesday during my class breaks at ASU's downtown campus. I recommend the chicken taco salad :) The shell is crispy and light, filled with creamy refried beans, grilled chicken (sometimes a little too blackened for my taste), lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and sour cream. They also have a wide variety of fresh salsas at their salsa bar!", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Qt6BOpwL1eTQgCzuZzwlxw", "review_id": "Ua9uvgEqpQemdURYH2A6-g", "text": "When I used to work in Phoenix this was my favorite mexican food place to eat.  They have delicious food for good prices.  I always got the grilled chicken platter.  Soooo delicious!\nTheir salsa is addicting as well.  I want the recipe!  If you are in downtown Phoenix I would definitely recommend you trying it out.  \nMakes me wanna work closer so I can go there every day.", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ULzroKSSU9pKiwK6-qJjqw", "review_id": "K0shzvXoG48pjs_xY3riMg", "text": "This place is highly overrated; while the food is a nice change from Taco Bell, it is sincerely OVERPRICED.  Good but not great and certainly not at that price.  Chico's owners have delusions of grandeur.  \n\nI ordered 3 tacos and the price was $7.50; I should have said \"never mind\", but I was too stunned to think clearly.  Next time I'll read the menu and prices more closely.  My bad.  The tacos are practically \"bite-size\", anyone can finish it off in 3 - really.  \n\nI should have known something was up because it was the height of lunch time and it was nowhere near full.  I didn't expect Taco Bell prices, but neither did I expect to be gouged.\n\nSave your money for Mi Patio; their tacos are 4.25, but they are 3x the size Chico's.   Filiberto's is even better - their shredded beef taco is also \"full\"and is only $2.06.\n\nWhat a rip-off.", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jwqUwErUOGxtqBKadZDOcQ", "review_id": "MZgPBiZFs_kjdPMH17nLMg", "text": "Excellent food, portions and value!!!  Don't let the unconventional locale fool you...Definitely a must-stop whenever in the 7th St & McDowell vicinity.  Go for any of the asada and pollo plates and nachos...You won't be disappointed!", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZC49A1K-if7KP8VJXoqELQ", "review_id": "-Fti_OZF3p1PxWvFiiOM0Q", "text": "What I love about Yelp is that you will find hole in the wall spots that you would never try if not for the \"Nearby\" search and prior reviewers telling you, \"it's okay, try it!\"\n\nThe grilled chicken burrito I had was delicious. What makes their burritos is the tortilla!  Their tortillas are the best I've had in a long time. Add the great salsa bar (small but fresh) and you have a great local neighborhood gem.\n\nI would warn that my burrito was chuck full of grilled dark meat, which I love but isn't for everyone.  The smoky flavor from the grill makes the chicken extra flavorful.  It also had delicious Mexican rice & just enough melted cheese.\n\nTheir salsa was so good I finished every chip!  This place would be compared to a locally owned Baja Fresh, but so much better ingredients and true Mexican flare, right down to the mariachi music being piped in!  You order at the counter and listen for your number to be called.  The staff is great and constantly milling around clearing and cleaning tables.\n\nThanks Chico's I'll be back.", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c9u72gXSmWMbLk58jgKIjg", "review_id": "3fq-qtNYpsueu_9t1dcIfQ", "text": "I personally have not eaten at Chico's Tacos, but my co-worker, who sits right next me, just did.\nShe managed to take three bites of the taco salad before dubbing it 'weird tasting' and that was the beginning of the end. One hour later, the office got blasted with an uncontrollable rip by the eatee. The stench was so heinous, the box fan by my desk could barely hold it at bay. My other co-worker did not fare nearly as well. We'll be holding the wake on Wednesday. Rest her soul.\nYeah, with what I've experienced, and just second hand, I don't think I'll be taking my business there anytime soon.", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TCEqENMcnIjsBCjlI_Stzg", "review_id": "V9vo_5_uPk0h5BeDRZxhRg", "text": "Been here a few times. I usually get the tacos, (hey it's in the name), but this last time I got taquitos. They pretty good, albeit small. I also asked for no onions or tomatoes in the gauc, and they came with it anyway, but whatever.", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "45V7-1r79DEG0HbuaKYIlg", "review_id": "5q8Dl-FkMYeYCa1WzdL9tg", "text": "My go-to Gringo-Mex place on the way into work.\n\nThis stems from lazy, and nothing more. The places I'd prefer are either out of the way, take too long for spur-of-the-moment food, or are located in a manner making it inconvenient to get directly to work.\n\nThat said, it's easy to get in and out of when I am headed west on McDowell.\nThe prices are fair, the portions are large and the food is fresh. From time to time, it's even flavorful!\n\nWould I rank this among the best Mexican food in town? Not a chance!\nWould I rank this place among the best Gringo-Mex places in town?  Nope.\nIs it clean and fast and completely serviceable to eat at my desk? You bet!", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XzrMWkZ3uB_GKqBNoT1ZUw", "review_id": "qGwQNKbDvKM3yQC1aflJFw", "text": "$1 Tacos on Tuesday are great!!  Good size and plenty of meat in them...", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hq6Imcpu0tNIyiQF1kZw4g", "review_id": "yqLar_7ij609ZraAQeHNgQ", "text": "What's worse than a chain taqueria with no ambiance, really bad tasting food, and rude staff? Nothing. \n\nI almost never eat at these big chain half-fast food restaurants. I didn't have high expectations, but I thought it would be better than taco bell. Wrong. \n\nThe tacos I got on taco tuesday tasted terrible, and then gave me about 12 hours of food poisoning.\n\nGo to a mom and pop taco shop and avoid this place like fire avoids water.", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lgHiNylLvG68L_WchVpVeg", "review_id": "dqsJhKZ9SU81bSJm0KvQ4g", "text": "Definitely a place for take-out rather than dine-in, Chico's is not a chain as at least once recent reviewer has stated.  It is family-owned and non-franchise.  I highly recommend ordering the following:  ranchero-style carne asada burrito fixed enchilada-style.  It's deliciously saucy, not on the menu, and the only thing I'm interested in at Chico's.  It should make your day (or at least your lunch).  One last piece of advice:  Unless your in a pinch, don't bother with the breakfast burritos.", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l5upkLok78p-NQN_3uurrA", "review_id": "iN1jt1Y1j5iPDq1t1hWOWQ", "text": "Obviously this isn't the most authentic Mexican place you could go to eat at, but it definitely is good. I had the Achiote Grilled Chicken Salad which was super yummy. The salsas are okay--the red one is my favorite. My friend had the tostadas and she said they were good. I would come here again for a quick lunch.", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KJo0cru2sBJyufnGkdHgHA", "review_id": "3UZEZSXDZoFJYhDtBzcQpg", "text": "This place is so bomb!!!! But surprisingly there is never any people inside eating? Maybe I'm not coming during the rush but I'm not complaining at all. \n\nThere baja fish tacos are like crack to me. SO GOOD!! There chips are addicting. Just the right amount of salt to go with there even better tasting salsa bar", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TdsNjodG9k1K40gX481wmw", "review_id": "XiFxn-iECRkTY9B3nmkD0A", "text": "I love their grilled chicken salad. The chicken has so much flava and that sauce makes it super yumm. We love this local neighborhood spot.", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "wMSv_n4DN6EhEnAiYPUAFA", "text": "Recently a friend at the gallery was very excited because it was Dollar taco night a Chicos.  That is fine if you have any idea of where it is.  Turns out I had been by there more then a few times when I went to the Safeway and Subway at 7th st and McDowell.  It's a little place in a very small strip center.  It's very much a neighborhood\nplace,  clean with an upbeat atmosphere and a few tables outside.  That's about all I can say about the setting.\n\nI was surprised by the variety of meats that one can get on the tacos.  The tacos aren't  to exciting but on the whole are fresh and have a good flavor better than I would have expected.  That is all I had but from what I saw of the meals around me, hey looked pretty good as a whole.\n\nI will go back to Chico's.  It definitely has fare that is better than the local fast food in the same price range.  Not an exciting place but pleasant to think of returning to.  I went there after a very long day so that is saying something.  Just the enjoyment of quite of the few people just sitting down and having a good time rubbed of on me.  I needed it!", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ESrdXpT1yF7KZX52bPpnJg", "review_id": "NqCfrcDxQnuvd9Aet284aA", "text": "We (my friends and I) really only go here on Tuesday nights for their 99 cent taco Tuesday special. My friends had been going here forever for this special and we decided to make it a weekly thing. This has been going on for a while now and I've since tried all their tacos. I'm sad to say that most of them are just \"okay\". The one that stands out above the rest is the shredded beef taco. The beef is seasoned well and is tasty.\nOne time we went I didn't feel like eating tacos so I got their steak burrito. It was not very good. The rice that came with my combo was bland and barely edible. I actually left most of the burrito and all of the rice on my plate. I left feeling unimpressed and still hungry. Another time I got the chicken achiote salad. It was delicious. If you decide to eat here, it's probably the only thing I would recommend. Other than the daily specials they run, this place is pretty expensive for the quality. That salad and a bottled mexican Coca Cola ran me more than $10. Same thing for the burrito combo. The tacos seem to be the only economical choice they offer.\n\nNo matter how good the service is I don't think that I would ever give Chico's 5 stars, but they lost a 3rd star from me because the last 3 times I've been in there, the older lady who works at night on Tuesday has goofed up my order. Yes, 3 times. 3 weeks in a row my order was messed up. I don't know if maybe she is new and hasn't gotten the hang of it yet, or if she just wasn't paying attention to me when I was placing my order. I could understand more why my order was goofed if I had ordered something ridiculous with lots of substitutions, but I didn't. The last time my order was messed up it took them 15 mins AFTER they realized their mistake to remedy the situation. By that time my friends were all done eating the 3 tacos they had ordered. I don't mean to make it sound like a bigger deal than it is, but because my order was messed up so many times it makes it hard for me to want to continue giving them my business, especially since I'm not that crazy about their food in the first place. \n\nI'm sure I'll be back again, as tacos are really the highlight of an otherwise boring Tuesday. But if my order gets messed up again I think I'll just suggest to friends that we do taco Tuesday at another Mexican restaurant. That'll probably take some convincing though, they love this place. I'm still trying to figure out why.", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gh1EXuS42DY3rV_MzFpJpg", "review_id": "VOjw92PmfItwbNxRN_tXiQ", "text": "I have been riding by this place when visiting Safeway and finally decided to try it for breakfast after boycotting America's.  I was not disappointed.  The ham breakfast burrito I had was very filling.  My wife had the Chorizo breakfast burrito and it did not disappoint.  Most importantly we were greeted with a smile and warm welcome.\n\nMy second time here was the same.  I decided to try the Wednesday special, Arroz con Pollo and my wife had the chicken chimi.  We again were satisfied.  I hate to compare Chico's to a Filiberto's but it is similar in style but provides a better product and friendlier staff.\n\nI am looking forward to spending happy hour here one day as it runs from 3 - 7pm and offers $2 imports and margarita specials.  If you have not checked Chico's out, just do it!  When there don't forget the salsa bar.\n\nThank you Chico's we will be back.", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "jvDKiUMbNtJ_RpdtIEE5RA", "text": "Cheap food, yummy tacos, generous portions, excellent salsa bar and lard free beans. AND THEY HAVE BEER. Enough said.", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oXkbuOiN9HDS3WgOQONfRg", "review_id": "K9aTAtcSX3cH1njMiPm2ew", "text": "Awful.  Gross.  Disappointing.\n\nA co-worker and I weren't in the mood for Subway, McDonald's, or Einstein's, so we decided to try Chico's Tacos - a place I'd driven by many times but hadn't tried before.  The items on the menu looked decent enough, and I settled on the shredded beef taco platter and ordered it to go.\n\nI got back to work and settled in to try my meal.  The tacos were actually not in pre-formed taco shells, but instead looked like they were freshly made and fried.  Sadly, there was hardly any meat in either, and most of each taco was the shell.  They had good flavor, but the fact that they each fell apart and broke onto the styrofoam plate below sort of ruined them.  The beans and ride were both inedible.  the beans were overcooked and had a slightly burned flavor, with a layer or congealed cheese over the top.  The rice was mushy and bland, except for the top-most layer, which was over-seasoned with cumin.  I was given a small bag of tortilla chips, and those were passable.  Including a large fountain drink, I paid $10.62.\n\nI won't be back, especially when there's a Filibertos just down the road.", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SfOq7kTmpUJs5bqcrmapRw", "review_id": "_T8XOh-BKwFq_ju4ZZZSnA", "text": "I've been passing the place for a long time, then tried it because the Subway line was out the door. Tries the Achiote Salad and I've been buying that salad at least four times a month. \n\nYou can't beat the prices for the amount of food on the plate and there's enough of a selection for the kids to enjoy something too.", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s8Neunyb1A6T909_Ku5nHQ", "review_id": "1lStqCTk2nTNueU9OBKKhw", "text": "We usually go there as an office for lunch  a few time a month but today we had an in-house meeting so we ordered.  Got there and the order was ready but the number of cups they would only give  for as much as we ordered was a far cry from past exp.   Ask for chips and threw in one bag, then upon returning to the office we where short on food.  Called back and got their \"FULL\" voice mail finally got through and when I said the order  was not complete the call dropped twice.  Very disappointing", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NrT6GYnMNLpYXJ_fEErwDA", "review_id": "EwPA13brxClek-EkWF9RTA", "text": "Arroz con pollo platter!", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ubuJ90WY7OHw5SGSJKioEw", "review_id": "2wDIYTt-meZY_G4VZmIM4w", "text": "Stopped by during a brief trip to the area. The food here was very heavy of lard, or whatever they use to cook everything in. Made me slightly ill from sitting in my tummy undigested. Blah. \n\nI'll pass next time.", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mB1kjCbXQefR0W40eHqaAQ", "review_id": "ZWmsCrEFpZm6uy4qY85oVQ", "text": "I like this place. It has some decent fast Mexican food. The chicken is delicious. I do love the greasey foods when the craving calls for it. I recommend the Asada Platter or the Achiote Chicken Salad. That is my absolute favorite. And don't skip on the Churros.", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ZvvxtxeTad9t3ZoxdNYe_g", "review_id": "3Hh_EJlUrFvLpMb3LOuW_g", "text": "Nothing fancy, but generally filling and not bad. Tonight's Arroz con pollo provided a decent, filling, tasty and inexpensive meal.  The dining area was (and is usually) clean, and the men's room is adequate, seems sanitary and has always been stocked with the necessities.  Several specials a week make the place even more extraordinarily affordable than it already is.  I've certainly experienced better - but considering every meal is a value at Chico's, it's A-OK.", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eb6sH9Mn7ooUGuv1L0sUaw", "review_id": "9ngfxhCoawWoTPrF-FWKXQ", "text": "I have to force myself to limit how often I come to Chico's, because it's so good. First off they offer chips and a trip to the salsa bar right after you pay for your order. This way you get a quick appetizer and something to keep you entertained while they cook your order. But there's only one thing I order each time I come here, Nachos! This place has the most delicious plate of nachos that I've come across in the area. Of course the serving size is generous, I usually make it a point to not finish the plate, it's so big. It has the standard toppings, the beans are good, the red sauce that they drape over it is great. But what makes these better then most is first the cheese, love the flavor and their not afraid to pile it on. But what wins me over every time is that they cook the plate in a broiler, which makes it all nice and hot, melts, crisps up the cheese and the chips. The combination of it all is a heavenly splurge that doesn't hit a spot, but burns a new special place of its own into your gastronomic mind! So beware... \n\nStaff here has always been nice, I've never had an order go wrong, never had an issue on quality or consistency.", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2QzrMw_uWZuhPFvqie0cmg", "review_id": "7uYgeQYaHY1AKABRpkEVbA", "text": "Went here with a friend of mine that has been here quite often in the past. I can see why he likes it. I had two soft tacos, a carne asada and a grilled chicken. They both tasted great, had fresh garnishes, and a good amount of cheese without being overwhelming like some places are. Free salsa bar with good choices, and if you're a drinker they also serve margaritas and had several varieties of beer for sale. Planning to take my daughter here in a few weeks when I'm up this way again.", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EUv_kVFK8pxfHDgwdFPsrg", "review_id": "JukP0btEmJiHy-o0-DgA-w", "text": "ok ok , i have to say the best taco's i'm sorry but i can eat this all day no joke add a coke to that please ;]", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8HPbGaOYKRG4Oo9IoA5lZA", "review_id": "0mH0gEqpYKb-0WDTCZbMjA", "text": "I am an avid Mexican Food Eater so this restaurant honestly caught me off guard a little bit and I have dined here twice, once by myself for lunch and then once for dinner with my boyfriend. \n\nI originally discovered it with the intention to go to Subway (next door) but then decided to try this place instead. The restaurant is a decent size but definitely gives off that hole in the wall mexican vibe that always makes me excited to taste their food. \n\nThe staff there is decent, they were not overly helpful but not downright rude either. I was a little put off the first time I went there because their credit card machine was down and so they asked to write down my card information and charge me the following day (but in the end that's exactly what they did and I didn't have any issues with it). So I agreed and ordered the cheese enchilada meal with rice and beans. I feel like for what I received it was a little overpriced. The enchiladas were pretty good as were the beans and rice (with salsa from their salsa bar of course). I really enjoyed the salsa bar. \n\nThe second time I went for dinner with boyfriend and ordered the taquitos. Again a little overpriced for what I got but they weren't terrible. My boyfriend got the taco dinner and he enjoyed it. \n\nOverall the food is average and a little overpriced but decent if you have limited time and need a Mexican Food fix.", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "f7lMViFUIgv4eM34_VHR8w", "review_id": "b5b0IUDvl7qt_aMCP2D2Ug", "text": "Do not eat here any place that has bugs climbing in its dinning room means bugs in the kitchen. Will never ever eat the food here!", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zd_N5ce7zDtPjFPVz7PBpQ", "review_id": "3zTbkY0aXHJOzArZ6aR6EA", "text": "We ordered the \"California Vegetarian Burrito w/ enchilada sauce.\" Took two bites and asked for our money back. Seemed like the strategy was to hide the taste of old food with onions.  The enchilada sauce was dark brown and had mystery chunks in it, and tasted burnt. \n\nThree times the price of Taco Bell and half as good.", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lVEF4j-pU3TAlL4WeZ0BuQ", "review_id": "GjwbLRd5Zu0K8FGdC8kPqg", "text": "Great mexican food and great salsa! They have an excellent breakfast burrito and lots of lunch specials. I love going here but the food is so intense i usually want a nap afterwards.", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "csNaZWcN8-EwsRRR7HCq2Q", "review_id": "xLElFP9il5jdGxgLUK5z6g", "text": "It was pretty dang good.\n\nTaco Tuesday for two bucks a taco... three of these are plenty big.\n\nWhy write more? It's just a taco. It's good. Try em out.", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2AbBZM7n9EMwa0nK1yl0CA", "review_id": "VbJg5S8kOaKS1sICGWokuw", "text": "This place offers decent food at a great price. Every Tuesday is \"Taco Tuesday\" - $2.00 tacos. The portions are good and the staff is friendly. I usually order their tacos with corn tortillas. Their salsa bar is fresh and clean. The atmosphere is funky and the restaurant was clean. The manager told me they do offer catering and they have a separate menu for that.", "business_id": "D09yG6Z3gcsh24Qn7Y4gYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "VBEbhE0ISjg6xowGNiGmgQ", "review_id": "j5CcMQZ0AzI8G6CiuDsu5A", "text": "Probably the nicest restaurant proprietors in The Valley. These people are AWESOME. \n\nBlue Fin is a great lunch place...healthy, fast, inexpensive and tasty. The atmosphere is simple and clean. \n\nThe only bad thing about this restaurant is that they're not open late enough, and they remain closed on the weekends. \n\nBut again, the number one draw to this place is clearly the people. The owners are wonderful, and so is every other person who works there. I can't say enough!", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "Dphi7UucZ8dJTVWAmFJlJg", "review_id": "iyCv3QzquYWOIqtCvop-vQ", "text": "What? Only one review for Blue Fin on Yelp (as of October 2007)? That's crazy! This place is a true gem. Oh wait, maybe that's why there's only one review...\n\nWell, not to overcrowd this little spot which is usually busy enough, but I have to sing their praises a little bit. Blue Fin serves very good, healthful Japanese food and is run by some of the sweetest people you'll ever meet (thanks Howard and Betsy!)\n\nI've tried many things on the menu and it's all very tasty. However there's one dish that I always go back for and find myself craving - the white meat teriyaki chicken. Yes, I know, teriyaki is the most common Japanese dish in America, but Blue Fin's is simply awesome. \n\nMost restaurants serve teriyaki as chicken with commercially-made sauce squeezed on top. But Blue Fin marinates their chicken in a homemade teriyaki that's just incredible. It's a big serving and I rarely leave any on the plate. Order it with the salad and it's even better - the best asian salad dressing beside's flo's asian kitchen. And sprinkle on some of the spicy seasoning that's on the table, too. hard to beat it.\n\nOnly drawback lately is all the construction around the area, but hey that's downtown these days. And we're lucky Blue Fin is still there - the city had planned to buy and demolish the building, but customers put up such a fuss they decided to let them stay. Hurray for democracy! And hurray for Blue Fin!", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 7, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "IMsUuPGFQoNMeZzbhqtiCw", "review_id": "xA6_g5tHjmcRaza_aiOHbQ", "text": "Sounds of stirring, lunch\nnears and my appetite waits\nmy neighbor enters.\n\nQuick we drive to it\nA simple place but look-busy!\nStill no wait to sit.\n\nVaried menu greets us\nI choose the daily special\nFood like its home-made.\n\nService is friendly.\nOrder comes quickly to you,\nOwners always smile.\n\nSoon it's time to go\nmy thoughts turn food away, but look\nmy wallet not empty.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "6hRKotVFPYL7Ci0hipN9Eg", "review_id": "Px2wjAGvPv0i3TNtacVe0g", "text": "I'm always in the mood for rice bowls, I guess you can call me a rice bowl connoisseur, so I decided today to try The Blue Fin. I decided to start the meal with an order of Inari Tofu Pockets and follow that by a vegetable bowl with brown rice and tofu. Service was very quick and the place was spotless. When my food arrived, I was extremely impressed. The inari pockets were large enough to be a meal on their own! I thought the inari were absolutely delicious and ate all three. The bowl was packed with vegetables and for $1 extra I got a TON of tofu in the bowl, perhaps the whole block! I left feeling stuffed and guilty (because I ate so much food). Good food here!", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "HP_xZYNC5XK-VyNrnHbtRQ", "review_id": "PQSPqDVr25x8JEnZzeZfdg", "text": "The Blue Fin is a great little place and it truly needs our love. Due to the light rail biz for them has dropped a bit. \nI've never been disappointed with anything I have ordered. The gyoza is great, the beef curry and chicken curry bowls are huge, filling and delicious. \nI'm always looking for good ice tea and Blue Fin has it. \n\nThe owners and staff are always friendly and very accomodating. \n\nThis place is small and around lunch time can be packed. They do have a drive thru and if you call ahead all you have to do is pull up to the window and your food is waiting. The drive thru window as far as I know is only for call in orders you can't just pull up and order food.\n\nMy only complaint is they are not open on weekends.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 8, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "E5QyEU6FCQwnTys0S73zNw", "review_id": "YcaCmYPWzMAloQOwYHTshA", "text": "Hands down the best teryaki in the world. \ni'm really not exagerating. this place is awesome. i have been going to blue fin off an on for the past 20 years. i remember as a child going to florance crittenden after getting a teriyaki bowl with half a salad. every chance i get i drop by this place.\n\n the teriyaki bowls are serious. not skimping on portions at all. and if you seriously off a diet, they have double meat portions. :D    i like the dark meat chicken version. drop on a heavy sprinkling of the hot powder and some black sesame seeds. OMG!!! the best in the world.  the Panko chicken is my second favorite dish. the egg rolls are great. \n\nthe owners are always great, cheerful and ready to chat you up. i was so glad to hear this place was spared the wreaking ball. i would have chained myself to the door if it came to it. inside is cute and hasn't changed..in forever. i am serious. ever.\n\ngetting to it is tricky now. and parking is just as tricky. but its worth it. SOOOO WORTH IT", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "HOleI3jz1MLNUJ6cc1x0Pw", "review_id": "pWrIw6M6b_R-uq8Cxb_S9A", "text": "Since I love sushi and have been eating all varieties of Asian food since high school, I tend to avoid ordering teriyaki dishes when I go to Japanese restaurants. Not only do I find the teriyaki sauce that Japanese places typically use to be too sweet, but there is always so much - sushi, edamame, seaweed salads - at good Japanese places that I would rather spend my money on and fill my stomach with. Going forward, Blue Fin will be an exception to this no-teriyaki rule of mine. In fact, I may even go there *because* of the teriyaki. \n\nMy husband and I stopped in for lunch. We both ordered the teriyaki combos (served with salad and rice) - he got beef and I got the white-meat chicken. Both were priced around $6. The food took a while to come out, and there were no seats left inside, so we had to sit outside, but the owner/manager was super nice, offering to re-seat us inside when tables became available and to bring us our food when it was ready. \n\nWhen she brought our plates, we were shocked at how huge the portions were. Yes, there was tons of salad (with a delicious sesame dressing) and white rice, but there was also a *lot* of meat. My husband and I believe ourselves to have larger-than-average appetites, but we could barely finish one plate and vowed to split one next time. So, the portions were huge, but the teriyaki flavor was also amazing. It was subtle and flavorful but not too sweet, serving to bring out the flavor of the meat and not just provide a sticky and overwhelming glaze. The black sesame seeds and spicy powder they put on the table were nice add-ons but weren't even necessary since the sauce was so flavorful. I am, however, docking The Blue Fin a star because the quality of my husband's beef wasn't as high as that of the chicken; it was fatty and hard to chew. \n\nAfter years of avoiding teriyaki, The Blue Fin makes me actually crave it. Plus, it's affordable and has a super-friendly staff. I will definitely be back.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Z1lPtIHU7bRoIvuVa01H5w", "review_id": "pBKUKp5VlG3DwdXGYD4sSw", "text": "The food was fine on my only visit to Blue Fin, when my son and I stopped in on a hot, off peak summer afternoon following a library assignment., but what  we remember most was the elderly Japanese lady who refilled our drinks, took several moments to chat, and repeatedly referred to my son as \"Son\". Or possibly \"San\" - I'm not entirely sure. \n\nShe just had a gentle grace about her, from another culture, and another era, that made a lasting impression on my teenager. That was three or four months ago, and he still brings her up every so often. \n\n\"Hey Dad. Remember that lady at Blue Fin?\"\n\n\"What's that?\"\n\nOh, who am I kidding.  She made an impression on me too.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "WZCAwPXauKtNoAhHK2-pCA", "review_id": "4eNK4otO2kIMjugAsO-39A", "text": "How have I not written a review for Blue Fin?\n\nThis isn't going to be the most useful review, because all i can say is that I agree with most of the comments others have written.  \n\nJust a word of warning.  Every single time I've been there I've melted the tastebuds off my tongue.  I try to allow my food to cool, but I just can't.  I'm impatient, and maybe a little stoopid.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZP-lKmBQAN4HIdLP4vDK6g", "review_id": "u0yCs7LtIqCOtHU3vo0Eng", "text": "Went to Blue Fin for lunch today. The service was quick and very kind. My vegetarian egg roll was perfectly crispy and flavorful, and for the first time in my life I didn't have to spit the first bite back out because it was too hot for consumption. Not sure what happened with my Vegetable Yakisoba, but it had NO flavor. Really, none. When I got it home I had to smother it with Soy Vay, which is kind of sad. I'll definitely go back (the price is right), but with a different game plan in mind for my order.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 9, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "sEWeeq41k4ohBz4jS_iGRw", "review_id": "ATWDd56qpelExzOdX5M3KQ", "text": "Yay for me, they open at 10:30am.  Service quick and helpful. Owner (I think) was present and seemed to know quite a few of the regulars. I had the panko chicken with an egg roll. Both were simple, yet above average. Quite a selection for such a small place.  All of the items I saw were pretty big or almost too big for a single serving.  Prices are a buck or two more than you might pay for at your average rice bowl shop, but it's worth it.\n\nI'll be back. Soon.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1IuiysbKKeaYtE2jRMgL6w", "review_id": "-hEyhovydgjVa0tNd_1tkA", "text": "On my first and only visit to this restaurant I experienced a rare level of genuinely kind and friendly service. \n\nI want to go back for no other reason than the world needs the Blue Fins to keep some remnants of good old service with a smile. When delivered correctly, as Blue Fin does it, you realize that too many places are overdoing it by investing hundreds of thousands of dollars in appearances. This place is a good model for any restaurant owner/manager who is struggling with getting their troops to provide more than sub-par service...\n\nOh, and I almost forgot about the food. Priced right, tasted fresh, and worth a return trip.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "A7v8TX0r0OziLD5u8p6wgQ", "review_id": "-SDb1LvCs84AX4btVmt_KQ", "text": "Best panko, Katsu, bento box style lunches in the metro valley.\ngood location right off the cultural stop along the light rail on central.\nFamily owned\nprices are super reasonable\nIt's one of those places you crave and wish it were closer to where you live. \n I try to stop by this place whenever I can - don't miss it.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Ak2jlINPRk9dWWazWUW2hA", "review_id": "rJyHncQBMjHmWYFRtG9PcA", "text": "The Blue Fin is my favorite Teriyaki stop in the valley.  \n\nTo begin, the service here is awesome!  For such a casual restaurant, they really know how to make you feel welcome.\n\nI absolutely love the food here too.  Great appetizers, spring rolls, inari, sunomono, etc.  Being vegetarian, I always order the same...Steamed Vegetable Bowl.  For the money, you get a TON of food here.  The teriyaki sauce is perfect, not too sweet like some of those chain places.\n\nDid I mention that the service here is the best?\n\nThe only thing wrong with The Blue FIn; they are not opened on the weekends, Monday through Friday only.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "6hRKotVFPYL7Ci0hipN9Eg", "review_id": "kHlKUfKbMeYrlarEU2ctBw", "text": "I need to update my review of Blue Fin. This place absolutely rocks; that's probably why you can find me eating lunch here 4 out of 5 weekdays, seriously. I haven't ever had a bad experience here after finding this gem and cannot speak higher of everything about they provide. Service, quality and freshness of food, as well as value, cannot be found elsewhere.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZrUZtLgLOn15v2NIZl-oKQ", "review_id": "wVJtOH67Ti5t7mpv51K5kg", "text": "I really wanted Asian food for lunch and to get out of the office on foot. Lucky for me, The Blue Fin met both requirements. (Sorry, I do not consider Pei Wei Asian food) I had heard about this place and always wondered about the dinky place with the blue awning. \n\nFirst off, I was impressed for a mom-and-pop place with a drive-thru window, it was pretty immaculate. I noticed while sitting down to wait for my order, there wasn't a crumb on any empty table. The woman behind the counter was friendly and seemed to know a lot of the people coming through. \n\nAs for the food, I was pleasantly surprised when I tasted my chicken teriyaki vegetable bowl with brown rice. The chicken wasn't drenched in an overly sweet sauce like a lot of Japanese places. It had this smoky flavor like it had been on the grill, not something I'm used to with teriyaki. I certainly didn't mind it. Also, the cabbage, carrots, etc. had some flavor to them and they didn't taste like they had been overcooked or terribly greasy like at a Panda Express. I felt full afterward, but not in a gross \"I ate too many onion rings\" kind of way. The bowl cost about $6.50 which I consider reasonable. The place also has a watercooler where you are free to fill 'er up. When the cashier wasn't busy, she came around and grabbed my cup to refill it for me. Nice touch. \n\nNow, I gave it four stars not because I'd call it a four-star restaurant but for what it offers considering it's \"fast food\" and for the good manners. I'll definitely come again. I could see meeting someone there for lunch or hogging a table just to read a book in between noshing on teriyaki.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q5dlLCEni_my05az9wIptg", "review_id": "4cXuB1jFd920JA8vDKdtbw", "text": "I was in the mood for chicken teriyaki so the BFF & I decided to give Blue Fin a try today before the Suns game. From the looks of it, one would expect a dingy little hole in the wall, but it's actually very clean inside. I secretly did a happy dance when I saw shakers of Japanese chili powder and black sesame seeds on each table.. two of my favorite condiments! \n\nAs we approached the counter, we were greeted by a cheerful and helpful lady, whom I later deduced is the owner's daughter. My friend asked which dishes were the most popular and she said, \"chicken teriyaki, panko chicken, pork katsu and chicken curry.\" I ordered the (dark meat) chicken teriyaki combo (comes w/ rice & salad) since that was my craving at the time and the BFF ordered 1/2 chicken 1/2 beef teriyaki combo (it's not on the menu, but the lady was nice enough to accomodate the request). \n\nOur heaping plates arrived a few minutes later and we hungrily dug in. After the first bite, I realized I was kind of disappointed by the chicken teriyaki because the meat was very dry and it was heavily marinated in sauce. I think they gave me white meat, but we were short on time and the lady was busy serving others so I didn't bother asking. The BFF enjoyed his beef & chicken combo which doesn't surprise me since he's very easy to please when it comes to food.  \n\nI ate a few more bites so I wouldn't starve during the game and packed up the rest for the BFF to take home. Oh yeah, the salad was OK. Nothing special about it, but I should have figured it wouldn't be since it was only an additional $.80 from a regular teriyaki bowl. \n\nThe lady working was not only very nice & helpful when we ordered, but she also went above and beyond what one would expect from a fast food type place. She asked us once or twice if we're doing OK, asked if we needed more rice and as we were about to toss our plates, she offered to do it for us. I also noticed she was just as friendly to the other patrons.. even offered a guy a sample of the chicken teriyaki because he didn't know what to order. \n\nI'd really rate the food at 3 stars, but added an extra for the super nice lady. I'd give something else a try the next time I'm in the area just because she was *that* nice.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QUlZ0qEpV3eYeZx_jMtnoA", "review_id": "kjVBgOaXh2SG5RRhkKHDPA", "text": "I found this place back when I was working in the downtown area. Always in a rush for lunch and the traffic from everyone getting lunch in the area this place was perfect. \n\nI always love Japanese comfort food. Katsu chicken is always a favorite especially with a little miso soup. I love the great staff there, always friendly and helpful. The older staff is always up beat and friendly and give me a sense of security as it reminds me of my grandma. \n\nI definitely recommend this place to everyone, way better than any of those \"blah blah bowl\" chains.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "PShy2RYNadDUhJf4ErOJ7w", "review_id": "nYgmZf5mIq3Ukd9z2zh5NA", "text": "I'm a teriyaki fiend.\n\nI buy all the expensive kinds of bottled teriyaki sauce from AJ's\nI make my own in all different ways\nI try every place that has teriyaki sauce on stuff\n\nI was SUPER pysched to try Blue Fin\n\nIt was good.\nGreat.\n\nFew suggestions though.\n\nI like spicy teriyaki sauce.  They serve a \"spicy\" version, but its not a different sauce.  It's just the regular chicken teriyaki with some red chile sauce drizzled.\n\nI would have preferred just to put the red pepper from the shaker on top.... but alas.  Live and learn.\n\nThe women who work here are the CUTEST THINGS EVER!\n\nThey're sooooooooo sweet.  I loved them.\n\nSo yeah, this place is pretty darn great.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7-ly4LI9XWLXkFiM2vHxrw", "review_id": "cE06-6bhdgkPfLEUTokuzw", "text": "I can't say much about this place because I do the same damned thing every time.  Pull up to the drive through window, smile at the nice lady, order a teriyaki combo or two and some rolls, and peel out with my food in two minutes or less.\n\nI can't imagine it's the toughest thing in the world to make consistently good teriyaki, but I'll tell you what, those people are friendly every damned time I roll through.  And the food is always still hot and delicious when I plop down on my sofa to dig in.  Oh, and the salad dressing for the combo salad is yum.  God, I think this place might have been around back when I was in high school.  Way to keep it rolling!  Five stars, baby!", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 6, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "nc3cqVN0UuB3m50-CcMftw", "review_id": "JBY2ncGCDejjy3kCVzZ3xQ", "text": "I hadn't checked Yelp before going here, but it's on the light rail and I've been wanting to eat here for weeks. It just so happened that I was split between two offices today and Blue Fin was in the middle. So, I exited off McDowell and was treated to the amazing aromas of BF. \n\nUpon entering, I'm greeted by the nicest lady I might have ever met. She admires my plaid jacket. (BTW, there's a Yelp sticker on the door!) After reviewing the menu--which has a good selection of choices--I decide on the panko fish over white rice. That wonderfully kind lady was sad to see me leave because she wouldn't get to see if I liked my food. Waiting at the LR station, I was glad I picked up an extra pair of chop sticks because some crazy-eyed man was looking at my bag. Although it had been about 10 minutes from the time I received my food to the time I walked back into my office, the food hadn't really cooled down all that much. Nice! The fish was super crispy on the outside yet marvelously moist inside. And the rice was good too. \n\nI'll definitely be back, kind lady. And hopefully I'll be able to eat there with you so you know how much I appreciate great food and expectational service.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FxxYCRPcpd__yhRRmmtyMQ", "review_id": "nCVjyjc7pCFHTJvkit3F3Q", "text": "This spot was always a regular drop for me when I was spent time studying for the GRE at the library. From what I've heard, this place has been around for quite a while which is a testament to the food they serve. It's important to know that this place isn't authentic Japanese, it's American Japanese, so prepare your taste buds accordingly. So far, this is the only place that I've found in Phoenix that serves Japanese curry. This isn't like hot sauce over a dish, this is the real deal.\n\nAs far as the food goes, it definitely hits the spot and is always sure to please. My usual tends to be the chicken curry. They really know how to pack in the flavor and make a portion that's not too big and not too small. My only complaint is that they tend to go a bit over on the onions. Another thing to pick up while you're there is their Japanese soda. I forget the name of it, but it comes in a glass bottle and it has a glass ball that rolls around inside. It's refreshing and fun to drink as well. The sushi here is kinda \"eh\", but it fills you up and chances are that if you're eating there you're not looking for top quality sushi.\n\nMy impression of the place is that it's family owned by the women that work there. The older one is really friendly and makes sure that you're enjoying your meal after she serves it to you. You can tell that they really appreciate your patronage and want you to come back. It's always a good thing to know that the owners of a restaurant are passionate and take pride in what they do and treat it as more than just a job.\n\nIt's been a while since I've been here, but I really need to swing by again. Some people would probably just brush this place off as some small food hut on a street corner. That would be a huge mistake. This place is like the Yoda of Phoenician restaurants in that it reminds you that, \"Size matters not.\"", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "N1Q6HiZvnZHjNU712Gymqw", "review_id": "yJE7cS9ksGn9uYgzmoTbtw", "text": "1 Star: Being greeted by the sweetest, wittiest older Japanese woman upon entering\n\n1 Star:  Every photo of every menu item on the wall makes you want to order them all\n\n1 Star:  Wonderful sticky rice, imported Panko and grain fed Chicken\n\n1 Star:  The clientele of firemen, business types and hipsters lets you know this is a local joint\n\n1 Star:  The older lady saying, \"Excuse my Boarding School reach,\" when she grabs your tea to refill for the 3rd time.\n\nThis is delicious, low cost Japanese comfort food.  Teriyaki, Panko Fish, Sushi, Japanese Curry.  Delicious.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YQelBOcsMAgO51IarLZ-Sw", "review_id": "0rShyXB4AJ9HtIm9-wFBYA", "text": "I have been eating at Blue Fin for easily 10 years. This family owned restaurant in midtown phoenix, is well worth the drive! The food is fantastic and the service is worlds beyond any other business i have been too. My favorite is the Beef Bowl special!", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "G1U3eIo-s4eJrDKAtNNg0Q", "review_id": "6CF9L7nJ9Vr_8J6_p42O5g", "text": "I love this place. I'd consider moving back to Arizona just for The Blue Fin (not really but maybe). Really really good food, very decent prices, quite healthy portions...\n\nonly cons:\nclose early\nno weekends\n\nBut great sushi, great Japanese food, etc etc etc", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ipymH6W5arYXvRIGW0uUmQ", "review_id": "JwycG8I1RZOBmyFs5JGlTg", "text": "We traveled from California to stay in Goodyear for a few weeks and we looking for a good and simple lunch. After reading all the reviews on yelp we just had to try it. This casual  cafe is run by a Chinese family from Southern California. When we arrived for lunch, the place was packed with a lot of business workers looking for a cheap and quick lunch. Many people also ordered take out. The workers were fast and efficient. This place mainly serves teriyaki rice bowls and rice plates. The rice bowls were so delicious that we had to come back again later to order take out for our dinner. We highly recommend this place for you to try.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OQMOgqS1NFIyAW4i66iDYA", "review_id": "SLJ5OL00-8b4y1pE4HuFyg", "text": "I had very high expectations for this place after all the Yelp praise, expectations Blue Fin mostly lived up to. The place itself is nothing special, although they do have a big patio for when the weather is cooler. However, the food is very good and super cheap. Their daily special is quite the bargain - $6.75 gets you chicken teriyaki (all white meat, if you prefer, at no extra cost) over white rice with a side salad and two mini spring rolls. The spring rolls were very good, although a little greasy. The salad was good, although a little warm. The chicken teriyaki was great, but not your traditional teriyaki. Unlike most places, it seems like they cook the chicken in the sauce so that it's coated with the teriyaki flavor, rather tossing the chicken with the sauce or pouring sauce on top before serving it. That makes it a little more dry than I'm used to, but it also gives it a nice smokiness. Their sauce is a little less sweet than my Americanized Japanese palate is used to (Yoshi's, for instance, has a much sweeter sauce), but it's definitely more authentic. The best part of this place is the service - the people here are incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_LEQt7oTVjiaXyVHK_MM7g", "review_id": "B99xSAShwKDNx2--RsIzcA", "text": "I hang my head in shame that I did not make this my go-to Teriyaki joint sooner. \nI knew of it, I remember eating it at the Matsuri Festival years ago, but for some reason I just did not bother to stop into the restaurant.\nI'm so glad I did, I now make the drive down Central ave at least once a week to get my fix.  Food is fresh and plentiful. Staff are insanely nice. \nAnd they don't mess around.\nYou will literally get a PILE of chicken in your bowl. Delicious, hot, steamy, falling-out-everywhere chicken. A mountain of chicken, if you will. \nI hate that they're not open on the weekends, but I just couldn't bring myself to dock a star for that.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0Nzq2vv8FoGEGosfZDP4Vg", "review_id": "OAyb85Bp4Ilru6QCU-ITvA", "text": "Japanese fast food made to order for you by a lovely Chinese family.  You will be welcomed warmly and their hospitality will make you feel like you are having dinner at their home.\n\nThere are so many menu options here besides the tried and true teriyaki chicken! I'd recommend giving this place another try if you did not find the teriyaki to your liking (i personally don''t care for as much sauce on mine).  The panko fish dish could hold its own with the fish at any fish n chips or fried fish joint in town - beautifully textured and fried crispy outside, tender and moist inside.  Served on a bed of rice which to me is the perfect accompaniment to fried food in lieu of frenchfries.\n\nAll of the menu items are pictured on the wall to aid in your decision making.  Friendly affordable unpretentious Asian fast food, nothing more nothing less.\n\nLocated right across the street from the Central/McDowell Road light rail stop.  Would be the ideal place to get a bite to eat or a takeout order to go on your way to the ballpark for a weeknight game, or before hitting the streets for a First Friday artwalk.\n\nOpen till 6:30 pm Monday-Friday.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F4ZOBIJFEZyI2Hqo5dnqyg", "review_id": "fft-LBjWdkl6Fkg63tBGBA", "text": "My boss took me here for my birthday last month and I was SURPRISED! I thought hmmm, little crowded, little small, little dirty.... not impressed, AND THEN... I tried the avocado crab salad and I saw the clouds parting above and angels coming to sing hallelujah. This place has AMAZING food. My friend and boss had the same thing but tells me the Teriyaki bowls are good too and I will be back to try them. \n\nThe atmosphere was very homey as I discovered once I got over my claustrophobia. All the other customers seemed to be VERY friendly and even had us talking across tables and joining in conversations we normally wouldn't have done. Being from a very \"suburban\" neighborhood with no flavor I think this place has inspired me to try all the little places near work and believe me now my adventure has begun. Thank you Blue Fin!", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 11, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "77s2qg6JOqXy69stUku6ew", "review_id": "493u_tcaCbNu0LrMqTGT_w", "text": "This is one of the restaurants that is close to my hotel. I came here for a quick snack. \n\nI ordered the Teriyaki Chicken Katsu lunch Bowl. For $5.50+ tax, I get two pieces of Chicken Katsu drenched in Teriyaki Sauce. Unfortunately, I find the chicken pieces not too fresh and unbearable to eat. Though a nice size snack for me, but I find the bowl very unsatisfying. \n\nMy rice bowl: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/oMBNvB6tHlwW3UwGBYqljw?select=63adwMUXsZA0hS2VsQJaqw\n\nWith locals enjoying this restaurant and the high-rating, the restaurant has the Yelp Sticker posted on the diner's door. I'm not too sure if this place deserves the famous red-sticker!\n\nMaybe I'm spoiled, because I live in San Francisco/Bay Area and get better rice bowls from places like Kaz Teriyaki and Suruki Supermarket (both located in Downtown San Mateo). This is probably one of the better places Phoenix has to offer.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "oStOvJEbC48XP3mJauN2Zg", "text": "My friend has been talking about this place for years to me.  She found got me to go there with her for lunch.  WOW, I am a fan now!\n\nThe food was good, fast, and great prices.  I only had the veggie egg rolls, gyozas, and the white meat chicken terriyaki.  I NEED to go back to try more things....", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_PrNbtn0GETIAODetNHytw", "review_id": "81LExhzF86L14C3u-1ssvg", "text": "YUMMY-cheap-FAST.\n\nLooking for a tasty bowl of chicken teriyaki?  You'll find it at the Blue Fin.  The chicken is slightly wood-fired in the flavor department & perfectly sauced with teriyaki.  This place tops the charts in the speed category, you won't wait longer than 5 minutes for your order and they have a drive through....if you're in a hurry, it's a win-win situation.\n\nLastly, they package their \"to go\" orders in the typical plastic t-shirt bags that every other place uses HOWEVER, Blue Fin bags sport the nifty little 70's smiley face icon (which I am a big fan of)  along with the slogan \"Have A Nice Day!\"\n\nTry Blue Fin!", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wo4b_NZrBfWLoPE0c_9Qng", "review_id": "38zXHGSdy0KfuCpvDTTn-g", "text": "The price is right, the food is all excellent.  The Panko white fish is what I had today, and had the Chicken Terryaki bowl in the past.  The women who work here are so so sweet, they are always so sweet to my son, which is worth 2 stars to me.  Every time you leave, they thank you for your business, and that just makes the food you burp up taste even better.    Plus when you are done eating you can walk across the street to the library and get your learn on.\n\nI think what you will gather by my reviews is I like simple places that are cheap.  I like the fou fou stuff on occasion as well, but I like working class type people to make me my food, because they usually do it with love and passion.   Unless you're talking about Filibertos, where I found a rusty staple in my food once.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j472C2lnLtcdyXz4qA0YrA", "review_id": "MrSmRPUCcqSC_nJitplQcg", "text": "The Teriyaki Beef Bowl & the fried dumplings (Gyoza) are very good and very reasonably priced. The Panko Fish is also quite tasty, but I've had better fish at other nearby places (like Karim's) so I wouldn't bother to go to Blue Fin for fish. I've also had the Chicken Teriyaki Bowl before, but didn't find it too tasty. Coworkers have commented to me that the other chicken dishes are not to their liking, so perhaps this is a weak point for them.  \n\nYour best bet is to pick the food up to go as the inside is very small (and not aesthetically pleasing) and the place gets quite busy during lunch time. The food here is decent and the food reasonably cheap so we keep going back, but it's not really high on my list of preferred Asian places. \n\nP.S. This place seems to attract a lot of Phoenix's redneck population (though I don't know why), so just be prepared if that sort of thing puts you off!", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oIVsVM8H273aoT1JUmsDIg", "review_id": "RUPsMHoniG-pAXg4QoqSMg", "text": "Love the owners and workers at The Blue Fin.  Very friendly and always happy and smiling. That kind of customer service almost always makes any experience 100% better. Plus, they've got great food too.  My usual choice is either the Teriyaki Chicken Bowl or their eight piece California rolls and Miso Soup. All great, affordable and fast. It can get pretty busy there, so it is nice that you can call in your order ahead of time, and pick it up at walk-up/drive-through window.  \n\nThe Blue Fin is a little out of the way from where I work, but it is always a treat when I order out. And of course, being greeted with a warm smile and a friendly \"hello\" is also a big plus in my book.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AjmdjjXYHrLgFjaSd2zx-g", "review_id": "gloZQ-eLDzK0MqiGFG6T3A", "text": "Blue Fin is within walking distance of work so I go once a week, I'd go more but that'd just be silly.  Speaking of silly, I order the same thing every week and all of the staff knows it!!   'The Healthy Special' - chicken teriyaki (white meat), veggies (carrots, broccoli, cabbage) on brown rice with a really amazing Iced Tea.  Delicious down to the last bite!\n\nLocally owned and the staff goes out of their way to be as friendly as possible. Always smiling and always happy to see me. \n\nIt's also right next to a light rail stop which is OH-so convenient!", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Aaafbip-U2aeTXbvinBLiA", "review_id": "jM9vJ6uIqlCzMiW_S17EXQ", "text": "I go to Blue Fin for lunch with friends almost every other month.  Locally owned and the little Japanese lady (we call her \"mama\" san) thanking everyone for coming and making sure your cup is full is awesome and one of the main reasons I keep going back for more.  Food is great for Japanese fast food.  I just tried their coconut shrimp and it was awesome!  If you are hungry try the terriyaki chicken , rice and salad combo, yum!!", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "YvNlk_mbkf9SSllGUTw4Yw", "text": "Grab lunch with M.  Our second time together here, and I have gotten togo before too.  LOVE this little cozy place.  The customer service is wonderful.  I got the terriyaki chicken bowl, gyoza, and an ice green tea.  The owner lady, we call \"mama san\", always out to greet us and make sure our drinks are topped off before we leave.  \n\nI need to come back to try something else beside the terriyaki chicken!", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "4ckHyn0uG6kg8PtiiPyLMQ", "text": "Went to eat in by myself at lunch.  Tried the panko chicken with tonkatsu sauce.  YUM!  Mama san stopped by and drop off the real verison of asian tonkatsu sauce.  WOW!  It was much better.  BYW - tonkatsu = japanese BBQ sauce...  Can not wait to go back soon!", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-9mljS0O9mwdOnGv-Oea3Q", "review_id": "r2lJ8695qYQZUyOPzHnfnw", "text": "just grabbed lunch there today. Had the all white meat Teriyaki bowl. It is dry and flavorless. Is it really chicken? Turkey or pigeon I think, well at least it's some bird flesh from what I can tell by looks. Sauce is flat and lacks flavor. No thrills about a bowl with a little rice and a large portion of meat. No garnish nothing. Brought it home and fed it to my dog. She enjoyed it. I want be returning and I'm disappointed that all of you think it's so great, the place doesn't even have atmosphere to like.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "M6oU3OBf_E6gqlfkLGlStQ", "review_id": "BWJdvijRA9vTytg4RTeZZA", "text": "I do find it ironic for a place named the blue fin to not have blue fin on the menu.\n\nI went here today with my co worker for lunch. We found a spot in back with no issue, just make sure you head north on central to get here as the light rail makes entry from south bound impossible.\n\nI ordered the vegetable yaki soba with tofu, and then took a seat at the front patio. Our food was borough to us only a few minutes later. \n\nI tried a bit or two with out the addition of condiments, it was a bit bland and the tofu was much softer than I like. After adding copious amounts of black sesame seeds and red pepper the dish took on new life. The texture contrast of the seeds with the tofu worked and the spices stuck well to the noodles. The vegetables them self were plain, sliced carrots, cabbage, broccoli and celery. \n\nMy co worker had the panco chicken, which was just sliced fried chicken on rice, they were nice and gave him every sauce to try. \n\nThe food was decent, not the best, not the worst, the value was acceptable as well and the staff was friendly. I will be back, no huge rush however.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "jAGooJFJheBJx1tnnkFbNA", "text": "This restaurant is a perfect example of why I give my money to local business owners.\n\nThis is a sparsely decorated gem in Midtown Phoenix. In an area full of lunch only, counter order spaces, one would think this wouldn't be welcome. I love a rice bowl every now and then and this one is extremely high quality and stocks every type of rice bowl imaginable. I've had the Oyako and Teriyaki both multiple times and they are delcious. You definitely wait a few minutes for your food, and that is a good thing because it means they are not mass producing food and waiting for people to order it, like Tokyo Express does. \n\nGood food alone though, won't garner a five-star review for a rice bowl. What pushes Blue Fin over the top is the ownership. The little old Japanese lady who owns and runs the restaurant during lunch time is one of the absolute nicest people I've ever encountered. She welcomes every customer, and speaks to you in a genuine family like manner. She does not come across as fake or ass-kissish. I just get a calm, warm, and welcome feeling from this woman when I come in here.  It's not even just her either. Her staff always looks happy, and has run of the soda fountain, water, lemonade, etc. Everyone just seems to be happy. It's true that if you take care of your staff, they make your customers happy as well.\n\nMany other places make me feel so unwelcome around here at lunch time, but I can always count on Blue Fin to treat me like family and give me a solid rice bowl.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Xd4bWdBZQRcaEThtiGFl_w", "review_id": "uWKdtUgBYjbQawUYa8vntw", "text": "Took a random light rail train from Osborn for lunch and ended up going South. A quick YELP search on my BB and I found Blue Fin right off the McDowell stop.\n\nI had their \"healthy chicken bowl\" with some nice pieces of chicken, a TON of veggies (cabbage, broccoli, carrots, etc) and BROWN rice. This, with a big glass of iced green tea only set me back $8.60 and was wonderful. I sat on their patio, watched the trains and traffic go by and had a nice, relaxed lunch. I'll definitely go back.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oMDSmhe72hjxoR3EAj6sXQ", "review_id": "KlflC_uBL1THEzvmfHxQ6A", "text": "This place is really great for teriyaki.  In fact it is really the only place worth going for teriyaki.  First of all - it is really very inexpensive (lunch for two under 20 - easily). Second of all - the service is great because it is family run - you see the same people there everytime.  The food is really good - and just hits the spot when you have a hankering for teriyaki.  My only complaint would be the hours- bums me out when I want teriyaki for dinner and they are already closed.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AZNp2qEdKRkqO7DT2ggaAw", "review_id": "jfB2ti3T0REwkF1c1-mC8g", "text": "Went there twice this week alone. \n\nService is great, the owner actually thanked us for our business and was really helpful when trying to order. Cucumber salad was great both times. Went with a group of 3 today and had to sit outside because there are only 2 tables that hold more than 2 people inside.\n\nGreat place to eat, I'd go back.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a4LJJU26cSE7k12-0sEw0Q", "review_id": "TD3nOKtPVmlRp5IZ-qyK2A", "text": "Not a sushi bar! They do have some rolls, though. \n\nGreat menu with all of the Japanese fast food favorites. They make everything on-site and it's cheap. Ideal downtown spot for lunch or early dinner.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OpjFNuQiyqh9Sms5Ex8Wxg", "review_id": "ttAGfM4GNkG15vRFmlL36Q", "text": "Quick, easy, cheap, and large portions. \n\nI have been here 3 times for lunch and there is never a long wait and they are always quick to bring me my order. I had a teriyaki chicken bowl that came with a large amount of rice. It was just over 5 dollars. So 5 dollars for a very big lunch and it was pretty tasty works for me. \n\nI did also have the sweet and sour chicken that I didn't care for because it was breaded and it made it seem like there was no chicken under the breading.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m68J0cmJIxkPj654p1eQBg", "review_id": "gBgXxSXzKFimOtx2ULGzbg", "text": "Delicious terriyaki chicken ... and always delivered with a huge smile.  \n\nBlue Fin is a family operated business.  The people who work there are the absolute nicest people in the world!  You can tell they really enjoy cooking for their customers and they make you feel like family when you eat there - even if it's you're 1st time there.  \n\nYou need to try this place if you haven't.  GREAT FOOD, GREAT PEOPLE, AND GREAT PRICES.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_lA4GgcUKW1f892o5jGhBQ", "review_id": "KSCubtdT6NKBKD7-R1QPJg", "text": "The Blue Fin is a place I have probably driven by 100 times, either coming/going to work or heading to the library. I didn't even realize it was actually open until I got onto Yelp and saw some reviews. So close to my office, I had to try it out.....on a Sunday when it was closed. Oops. Let's try this again, for lunch\n\nThe place ain't big, so make sure you get there early, especially if you have more than 4 people. I also noticed they had their iced tea and lemonade in massive buckets, which is the ONLY way to serve beverages in my humble opinion. Quite like a lot of places in the area, the Blue Fin has a massive amount of pictures of their food up on the wall, so it does make choosing a meal that much more easy. A quick moving line and a 5 minute wait later, I had my teriyaki chicken bowl and was back to the office.\n\nFirst off, this is a pretty big meal for the price. It's a great lunch option for what you pay for. Having said that, it's not great. The rice was a little over-cooked, which I actually like, but some people may be put off by, especially with how sticky it was. The chicken itself was good, but also had been either cooked or sat under a heat lamp for too long. Damn the salmonella, I want my chicken cooked just enough to stop clucking!! The sauce was very good though, and really brought the meal together.\n\nOverall, it's a solid place for the price. I wouldn't go out of my way to go there when I am not downtown, but I am sure to head back during a busy lunch hour. Worth the visit", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y_nk4KhoHlkd1WRKCfIhuA", "review_id": "HK8QTDUgdfi7f8tzIqjhsA", "text": "At lunch today I wanted sushi. Looked on Yelp for somewhere close. Found The Blue Fin. Read the reviews and decided to see how it was. With the light rail going down Central, if you are not on the right side of the road you have to go about a quarter of a mile to turn around. Traffic was light so no problem. Painted blue and white. Very bright colors shows up well. Gives you the welcome feel. It not really a sushi bar. They specialize in teriyaki but they do have two offerings of sushi on the menu. The place is small with seating inside and outside also. Since it is still warn in Phoenix this time of year I decided to eat inside. This place is maybe the cleanest place I have visited. It was so clean it almost hurt the eyes. No dust or dirt anywhere. Service was as good as it gets. I ordered a teriyaki rice bowel and since I wanted some sushi the spicy tuna roll and ice tea. \nThe cashier called over a employee and gave them my cup to be filled with ice tea. I could of gotten the tea but this is part of their service. My teriyaki bowel was delivered first. The food was good and really more there than one person needs to eat. My sushi came. It was also good. Then came more customer service. The lady that had filled my cup with tea was back asked if I needed more tea. I said yes and away she went with my cup. She refilled it with ice and then the tea. The owner then came up and asked if everything was ok. Nice touch. \nA lot of the people coming in and out must eat there often as they were greeted with hello (their name). \nSo how was the food? The food was good and plentiful and inexpensive. \nWould I go back? I have told many people about this place and if I was in the area, yes I would go back.\nThe customer service was the best I have ever seen in a fast food establishment. Many places could learn a lot by going in and experiencing this good customer service.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "S3bvMOL50vgS_8-TtlGi4w", "review_id": "L1TTh5DzugnoEUcp8emwtQ", "text": "The food is always very good.  Not incredible but always very good.  I've been there 6 times now and have never had anything subpar.  I have never seen a spec of dirt.  I have never gotten a wrong order.  \n\nThe thing that makes The Blue Fin incredible is the service.  I have never seen a group of people who take more pride in serving their customers.  They are some of the kindest people you could possible meet.  How many times do you hear an owner ask if you want more food on your plate while you are staring at a huge mound of meat and rice?  Not said to try and get you to buy more food but because tell she was worried there wasn't enough chicken there.  \n\nThe portions are hefty for the price, the food is always good, It comes out from the kitchen fast, and the service is incredible.  Definitely make a stop the next time you are in the area.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Zfdj1VTM8cBRqj01i7GSww", "review_id": "7-Qd3kvkR4kNxwyTCBXKvA", "text": "My boss says his body is a temple and won't eat anywhere else but Blue Fin.  So he took me there for my birthday.  So good...their salad has an amazing dressing (not sure what the taste is).  The ladies knew my boss and were very personable.  I go back often.  I get the teriyaki chicken with brown rice.  Reasonably priced and the ladies are so sweet.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "szbTVEtATfn8f9GxbGGO5w", "review_id": "P8IDn_VTU2UVEvfsp5kSFw", "text": "I had a pretty good lunch experience here the other day.  Very friendly staff, the place was quite busy and all the ladies were running food and drinks out to customers but everyone still had a smile on their face.\nGreat deal too, for less than eight bucks you can get the lunch special with salad, two mini egg rolls, chicken and rice and the portions are enormous.  I probably finished about half and I was stuffed!  Good food too the sweet & salty teriyaki was nicely complimented by a char-grill smokiness.  I look forward to my next visit!", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "59pVYStY0yKpRmODFIfDww", "review_id": "e8WoxocDwAMCItY6wf624Q", "text": "It's a Japanese fast food. I'm very impressed with the service, the owner spent some times to greet everyone. I ordered beef bowl teriyaki but the beef teriyaki is a lil bit over cooked and the smell of the burning beef just overwhelmed me. The Panko breaded fish plate is the one that I recommend to try. They also have the seaweed salad which I found good. And they also charged for the soda refill $.30", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "Ht1Bw44PqR28Z9inBLnOjw", "text": "My husband was craving anything besides hospital food, so I told him about one of my favie lunch places. I dropped by after work to get a boat lot of food that he requested. I got so much food, we needed a box to carry all of it to the hospital. And they taped my drinks so they don't spill. It was awesome!! \n\nGyozas - 2 orders. YUM! \n\nPanko chicken bowl with terriyaki sauce - Awesome and still crispy after arriving to the hospital \n\nKatsu Pork Plate - The pork and salad was soggy due to the time kept in the container and the hot food steamed it. The flavors were good, so we recommended eating this dish at the place. \n\nChicken Fried Rice - WOW. Good stuff.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9IAMTjvhfHMoCqggUic5xA", "review_id": "62chsH30G-oMnahnVgTArQ", "text": "Friendly quick service, veggie options, accommodating to any requests, great food, reasonable prices. My new fav place downtown.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "zg5va8QgCyAdd4F7wbZ1dg", "text": "Back to Blue Fin for the nth visit, but the first visit for 2011!  Same great service, same good food, and same affordable prices.  \n\nHad my usual order:\n\nTerriyaki bowl - YUM\nFried Gyoza - HUM\nGreen Ice Tea - AHH", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 10, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "pv82zTlB5Txsu2Pusu__FA", "review_id": "oveZpVFJz6tUpRpKuraZoA", "text": "This is a wonderful establishment, and easily the best Japanese fast food restaurant in our city.\nMy review isn't even necessary, as I think the Blue Fin can speak for itself, 99% of the people that come here will leave satisfied.\nI've found that small dedicated local busineses like this usually engender nothing but respect and praise from their community; but every once in a while you'll get a certain someone who for whatever reason is going to go on the record publicly and trash a place that is beloved by the majority.\nI wasnt even going to write this review until I saw the egregious 1 star rant that this type of person wrote previously. So, rather than a review proper, this is more of a review coupled with a response to that baffling 1 star atrocity below. \nIf your the type of person who will shell out 1 and 2 star reviews to mom and pops earnestly trying to serve their community and build a sustainable business, but give 5 star reviews to places like el pollo loco and ross; than please dont come here. you'd be better off in your $15 elastic waste band pants eating greasy chicken in your honda pilot.\npost script:\nSEA WEED SALAD IS KING HERE!", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "m7vtKWpZ9wdEQ95wJxrMrg", "review_id": "YimdiUTSPzwudtxCy4vy3Q", "text": "I'm so glad we have this Asian fast food place on Central Avenue, and near a light rail stop at that. Satisfying, generous fare (love their  sicky rice and the panko dishes!) served by friendly folk; a good number of dishes to choose from; good prices, very informal atmosphere, even a patio for alfresco dining. I feel happy supporting  a local independent business establishment, and even happier that this establishment serves tasty, very filling meals that are not a strain on the budget.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r8SH58gj896ATqi-EM9mww", "review_id": "326cd348TjGk5RONsv8VBA", "text": "My family and I have eaten here at least a hundred times over the years. This is one of two spots we eat lunch at if we are near downtown Phoenix. The price is right and the service is always excellent as is the food. The family who runs the restaurant is always very friendly. I would recommend this place to anyone. My only complaint is that they only have one location in the valley.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "ChPpkHTyL3CyajLIuUrgjg", "review_id": "_gHfKfmXNwvn1PbjMJIS-w", "text": "Review by an \"Out-of-towner\".......... the SoCal variety. \n\nWhile this will pretty much \"steal my thunder\", I must confess that just about everything you could want to know about this little corner fast-food-T-bowl joint is in their website. About the only thing that you won't see would be all the consistent 4 and 5 star reviews from fellow yelpers. You can read those right here on this page.\n\nWhat drove us to Blue Fin? Driving North from the Chase Stadium district, hungry for a quick lunch before my next appointment, this was the first food place that quickly stood out as a joint that had hot, quick and inexpensive food. Plus... all the street parking in the downtown area near the ball park, and going North for many blocks, have \"coin-only\" parking meters! Who has rolls of quarters for parking? And doesn't Phoenix know about credit card meters? So we just kept driving North until the frickin' meters disappeared, and we saw this blue corner building with their own parking lot. We pulled in.\n\nThe menu is huge. The parking is free. The prices are reasonable, and most orders are brought to your table within five minutes of you ordering and paying at the counter. Enough said; it all works. Oh...... one of the owners spent a few minutes at our table welcoming us to town, and sharing a bit of her family history in Canton, now Kwangchow, China. (Food \"and\" Entertainment!)", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xEe_t-tQIvIOLYNK_QR1zA", "review_id": "SzA4JcRNYC7yhK_8Hnh1JA", "text": "Very friendly. The owners are very nice and the food was wonderful.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "vsXP832M0kOxKpfduD7dWw", "review_id": "sBbTYCFoUNJeqxz0mk76iA", "text": "The service at Blue Fin earns all the stars, as far as I'm concerned. There are other equally tasty (and in some cases more flavorful) places to grab a rice bowl. The service is outstandingly hospitible though; so, you can't help but leave Blue Fin with a warm fuzzy feeling toward your hosts!", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "T7J9ae0wTskrI_Bgwp-4cA", "review_id": "y76XCHwXOen_GyqaqCgbeA", "text": "Went here with the family on my birthday for dinner.  We sat outside and enjoyed a variety of food from the menu.  The service was nice.  I'm not sure I will venture back... the food didn't stand out in any way and I didn't consider it that cheap.\n\nWe had-\nCalifornia Roll.... my son ate most of them.\n\nInari... good.  just like grandma makes them except I don't have to pay when she make them.  :)\n\nVegetable spring rolls... good.\n\nGyoza... my girls wanted these and then didn't care for them.\n\nSunomono... good but a super super small portion size.\n\nTeriyaki All White Meat Chicken... husband thought it was fine.\n\nSide salad with special house dressing.... was just okay\n\nVegetable Bowl ... YUCK!  No flavor at all.\n\nDecadent Cheesecake (strawberry)... was brought out free for my birthday.  it was just okay\n\nI tried to order miso soup but they were sold out.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9-0GvBM4CKCPqS8Zgqhntw", "review_id": "5FWjXbTY6KW6-X5sEmSJOg", "text": "This place offers pretty good food at really low prices. i think it's a mother daughter team that own it and they are the sweetest ladies ever. It's probably not a good idea to order a hot yakisoba bowl  on a hot day and eat it on the patio. I try to always eat with chopsticks and i just kept getting hot  sauce on my face.  Oh only complaint is their tofu. It's just diced and sauteed. i would like it if maybe they marinated, baked and then sauteed. Panko fish is delicious!", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "e0AOz6rFA8H01K0h4ra3mQ", "text": "I went to this little place for the first time today.  I can only say positive things about going there.  It was clean, the service friendly and efficient, the food was good.  I was impressed when Betsy, one of the owners came by to see if we were happy with our dinners. I liked the idea of wheat noodles. Finding out that they use only beta carotene veggies-no fillers like bean sprouts-and no oil in preparing them was even better news.\n\nMy fellow dinner had chicken a chicken curry which having sampled, I have to say I am going to try next time we go the Blu Fin.\n\nMy biggest surprise eating at the Blue Fin is the cheese cake they serve.  I don't profess to be a lover of cheese cake.  It never really impresses me.  It was light and the flavor was great.  Worth having for a birthday binge I am happy to report.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UUUa3QKthaYPrfkE2aQujQ", "review_id": "Rpy0C7K_NUepTPzCp_U_6A", "text": "Hadn't been before but my fiance has been going for ages.  I had the coconut shrimp, very good and moderately priced.  Very friendly service.  It'll definitely be a place I consider in the future, especially if I'm using the light rail in the central Phoenix area.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "45V7-1r79DEG0HbuaKYIlg", "review_id": "8ieMlLrB9gM1dOMhkE3AMw", "text": "So nice to have this gen across the street from my office!\n\nThe good and bad news - the sushi (spicy tuna and Cali rolls.) while they are everything I've come to expect and want from them, they are made in limited quantity.  All but once, they are sold out by the time I get there.  So, good that I know they're fresh and not sitting for days on end - bad that I don't get them when I want them.\n\nLove the iced green tea.\nThe teryaki chicken and veggie bowl is one of my favorites!\n\nEverything I have ordered has been very fresh and flavorful.  Fair prices, large portions.\n\nIt's American style Japanese fast food at it's finest - and much better value than most (Yoshi, Tokyo Express, Shogun Express, etc.).\nPlus - it just feels better to deal with locals than a chain.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p--spWsk-H3VFUzFQhuR7Q", "review_id": "2gS6GZvdZhJhzs-pl7Wwcg", "text": "I just recently moved up here to Phoenix and was looking for something good to eat. I started looking through things on Yelp and found this place. it took me forever to find it and I called and the lady helped me find it. Well I definitely found it. I went and the lady working was so friendly and helped me pick out what to eat. And the found was delicious!!!!  I had the number 1. I definitely recommended it to anyone.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SgyHBgsK-m9uJXNaRBJM9A", "review_id": "-7UYY4O6aDAX0icaLqt0Sw", "text": "Pros: clean, quick, delicious, friendly, good prices.\n\nCons: Closed on Saturdays and Sundays. \n\nI love the fried gyoza and a california roll. Can't beat that for lunch, not even with a stick! Okay, maybe with a stick, but you probably wouldn't want to eat it afterwards.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Laas9Ip1BoMGMlli1K4XcQ", "review_id": "Ca8HxfewMlsvQ2lRcM-2Rg", "text": "Wow! I can't believe this place gets so many good reviews. \nI was hauled here once by co-workers looking for a cheap meal. But, how much value does your lunch dollar have when you don't even want to eat the food? Dry and sticky rice; \"white meat chicken\" unidientifiable as such, and a sweet glaze that provided the only flavor. Quite frankly, it was disgusting, and none of the dishes my co-workers had looked any better (though they seemed to be fine with them). I should know to stay away from restaurants that have pictures of their menu items on the wall. The one star is only for the fast and friendly service.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jzbdVlkV7JJw5ZPPLwRlug", "review_id": "ifXyguOzhz0d6-uPIsjyog", "text": "Cute little place with both outdoor  (with misters) and indoor seating.  Excellent teriyaki and salad.  Very attentive owner and staff.  Large portions and great prices $5.49 & we could easily have split one.  Next time, we will, and we'll try some of the super inexpensive appetizers...pot stickers, egg rolls.  A fresh healthy meal.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7FCQyCvu6My5WkKsLInVKw", "review_id": "R8OxeaWxXH6parcEzgqVjw", "text": "I stopped in one day when I first moved here and sampled a couple of things, the chicken teriyaki, the fried gyoza, and some kind of drink. Nothing was fresh, everything tasted like old fryer grease or freezerburn (except my drink). To their credit, the service was immaculate. The women who helped me was super friendly and made suggestions of things I should try on my next visit (when pigs fly). I am really amazed by the positive reviews here. Unfortunately, this place is just a couple blocks from my house so I have to deal with the nasty stench from their deep fryer when I walk to the lightrail on my way to work.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zJsvYGcXH6eOcBWUD-4uXw", "review_id": "KQXDxpgvu8PgBgpEEQW7QQ", "text": "What a nice little place for lunch.  20 years ago my daughter used to eat lunch here when she was in high school and she loved it.  I took a business associate in the other day and it was exactly the same as we left it - a lunch cafe offering some very fresh, very tasty asian-american fare.  Nothing fancy, just good food served with a big fat smile.  And served fast!  Everything here is made from scratch from the finest meats and veggies.  The only thing I don't like are the cheap paper plates and utensils, but at these prices, no wonder!", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LZrS2Uwzjo5E_qAm-P6TlQ", "review_id": "7nmOwzqudseZ0XjRdz5Xwg", "text": "Quick, friendly, I mean really friendly, it's a family business and they want their customers to feel like part of their family...\nPanko fish, delicious not to greasy, sushi fresh and everything is affordable for a quick lunch. I go there once a week.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AmCgnISliebEOoJuebWAqA", "review_id": "X_9T_YCOdp7zWgC3jH1qSw", "text": "I haven't been to this place in years and was finally working in the area. Got the same thing I always got every time I have gone. I have to say this wasn't as great as I remember. My chicken was pretty dry. And my side salad didn't come with any dressing on it. I also remember the dressing being a more orange-ish Ginger tasting. This was a more white-ish onion tasting. Not a huge fan. \nThe service was as great as I remember and the people were just as nice as I remember too.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SZFm821inc0s5HIgyeZouQ", "review_id": "RKlrDtsefbcQiKr6qqt1Sw", "text": "Food was ok (3 star), but the service was 5 star so I gave them 4 star overall rating. This place is really popular. The workers know many of the customers by name. The place was clean and prices were great. Talk about fast... I ordered my food, paid, and by the time my change was returned, the meal was ready and they had already got me a table. You can tell they really care about the customer here.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1-A_PLT-60EZ9MsfbkV9sw", "review_id": "TGcCEV2QkoSMH3LGZgCMSQ", "text": "Extremely mediocre food, served by delightful, friendly people.That's the best way to describe this place.\n\nWe ordered California Rolls, and found them small, dry and not flavorful. Much like Grocery Store packaged sushi.\n\nThe edamame was the worst I have ever had. It was obviously just 'nuked' and some of the beans had white areas on them from frost burn in their freezer. Really, avoid these!\n\nThe teriyaki chicken bowls, which we were expecting based on the reviews here to be delicious, were only . . . \"so so\" at best. The meat was chewy, there was some gristle thrown in for good measure, and in general, it was a big disappointment. I went in on a Groupon type special and felt that we got our money's worth, but just barely.\n\nOn the positive side, the serving size was nice on the bowl, and the women serving/making the food were very sweet and friendly. I hope their business does well, but I assure Yelpers that it will require them to upgrade their quality or this place won't be there long.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I_Y47QFSdnZwZuN6IygWwQ", "review_id": "ioPL10x7nF35t6PMkqDG1A", "text": "The food is average but tasty, but I the service is outstanding.  Our server was extremely nice and attentive and competent, and the place was jumping with the lunch rush.  I'd go back.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "JkMOQaMjlBHMqp6gj-hL3w", "review_id": "P4Bwo1SoMbzbDk3SeDSWlw", "text": "I have been here 3 times now and just love it. The place is delicious, clean, and cheap. Their specialty is the chicken terryaki. I recommend getting the all white meat version ( just a bit extra ). I have had the beef bowl & the chicken bowl, these are very generous portions and have yet to be able to eat it all in one sitting.\n\nService is super friendly and helpful. I will be back to this place soon !", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vTofzSbQtiLy-74FWnVJ9w", "review_id": "XVMvqVxnhgjVtJu8kOAgfw", "text": "Even if I didn't like the food I would still come here. The people are so friendly.\nMy favorite is the Panko chicken bowl with tankatsu.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HFzJb1EnBsB6fD5s-9fXUA", "review_id": "l3WFcYRjItnBB2W-TaKW6g", "text": "I am not a huge Teriyaki fan and this place was coming up as a sushi place on Yelp for a while now but was always closed. As most of you know, there are barely any sushi places down town so when I was home for the week last week I finally had the chance to head out to this place.\n\nI wasn't disappointed that there was barely any sushi, I decided to go with the beef teriyaki instead. Holy smokes! Super yum! I haven't had teriyaki that was this good, ever!.\n\nI will go back more and more and stuff myself silly. Love it.\n\nI highly recommend it.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9g_ARKx0eJmNH8oO1TR9rQ", "review_id": "kqY2cAelDlmF78m5eXfQrQ", "text": "This place is small with an large patio area. They have some ok teriyaki white chicken(needs more sauce kind of dry) and terribly flavorless chicken fried rice. The service was quick and nice but I wouldn't recommend dining there as it seems to be heavy traffic for drunks and homeless people (unless people watching of sadness is your thing)so you would be best to pick up instead.\n\nI doubt I go back since the place is only so so at best for two of my favorite things. The crab puffs were nice though.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ULm3xTh4tmWkIWTLEyQBQg", "review_id": "9aXcsz4mHFrb766UR3-H_g", "text": "A Phoenix classic and well worth a visit.  I used to eat there frequently, many years ago, but sort of forgot about the place.  Went yesterday and it was so tasty, cheap, and healthy (veg cooked with no oil).  Super friendly and helpful staff, too.  I'll be back more often!", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "koTB0T-WJWKmu9YS56GxVA", "review_id": "O5CS6hGs0JbDugWftK0oRg", "text": "If you are a fan of the old tried and true meal of teriyaki chicken bowls, you will absolutely love this family own restaurant. Even though the food is spectacular, the thing that always stands out the most about The Blue Fin is the unbelievable customer service. I cannot think of a time I have been here where the owner was not behind the counter giving me her heart-felt thanks for being a customer. \n\nThe place may not look like much from the outside but just know that you will be taken care of once you are there and will have some incredible food for dine in or take out.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IhcTLLWKS6ZiNyIX9oQQPQ", "review_id": "FqKsv922qvJLtLYdTCHe8Q", "text": "Fast, friendly service during a busy work day is very appreciated.  I was a bit boring and ordered the chicken teriyaki bowl.  It was delicious.  I also ordered a large drink.  I nursed that thing all afternoon at my desk.  \n\nI look forward to returning and trying something more exciting and getting a smaller drink.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2URwvKJRHf68V1UncLVaZg", "review_id": "kQr_ijVJOcIgGWQBFzOFQA", "text": "I am a huge Teriyaki chicken fan, so I tried this place based on Yelp reviews.  My fellow yelp'ers weren't far off the mark.  I ordered the white meat Teriyaki Chicken bowl with brown rice, along with a pork egg roll and a large drink.  The meal arrived at my table quickly.  Upon first bite, I was taken aback because the teriyaki sauces I've tried are really, really sweet.  This sauce is not as sweet, but much more flavorful.  The egg roll was good, but the sweet/sour sauce it came with was better than I've ever had.  Simple, sweet, and not gooey or gloopy.  \n\nOne of the owners (a wonderfully pleasant aging Japanese woman) came to my table and offered me chopsticks and hot mustard -- we had a delightful conversation wherein she explained that the chicken is hormone-free and char-grilled over pumice stones, and their sauces are home-made from family recipes.  They also offer many healthy options, including brown rice and vegetarian dishes, and NO MSG IS ADDED!!  She was a fantastic host.  \n\nEveryone seemed to be hurrying around, but they were all doing a great job keeping the customers happy by refilling drinks, delivering orders and making conversation with the people inside and outside the shop.\n\nAll in all, a great experience.  I told the owner I would be back with my son by the end of the week, and I plan to keep my promise!  Great job, Blue Fin!", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S5hUJTLbnCxidsR5IRsKzQ", "review_id": "fi3shRnV4-ZPjoDRUOjGVw", "text": "Panko chicken pretty good, gotta use alot of sauce to give it some flavor. If you want straight out flavor get the teriyaki bowl but stay away from the combo unless you want a massive amount of salad. Good service and nice people!", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZfoYXGuypMTzvXuqHsqqAA", "review_id": "YnpClx92UFrAHGz1lynVHg", "text": "Reminds me a lot of the holes in the wall I used to eat at in Hawaii. Went at the height of lunch hour so the line was out the door but my GF and I didn't mind the wait since the weather outside also reminded me of Hawaii. Food was pretty tasty despite the order being slightly botched, sticky steamed rice was perfect and the service was awesome. Don't like that the drinks aren't self serve but it's a minor nit pick.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GhwQHsKCeHEdGfVRnuWX5g", "review_id": "tcj1CH3OxDG9iY3pOEyB9A", "text": "I followed the trail left by fellow Yelpers and this was as accurate it goes. \n\nAmbience: There is not much to it. Even the owner admits that much. However, it is bright and open. Most of all, it looks welcoming.  \n\nFood: It's very good, but most of all, it's excellent bang for the buck! The teriyaki is not too sweet and it is well seasoned. I ordered the chicken fried rice with Iced tea. It was great. The iced tea comes with unlimited refills which the owner often reminds the customers while I was there.\n\nService: Although it is a \"self-service\" restaurant, the owner and staff was extremely helpful to a fault. She refilled my iced tea a couple of times.\n\nI will return for sure. The owner did take her time to talk to most if not all her customers. If you are looking for a friendly place with good food, this would be it! It definitely does not hurt that the food is very affordable.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8sSyoN5BHEQVYqOTpjpMNA", "review_id": "BzmB9sjWxvIU2bhnn6x4gg", "text": "I usually have a Teriyaki or sweet and sour chicken bowl.  The price is good and the food is even better.  I've been going to Blue Fin since 2005.  The personable and quick customer service makes the experience all the better.  It's easily accessible by the lightrail and north from the Central Library.  Love this place.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-JLWPLhXK3WR4-33bJRauA", "review_id": "jkUDQ2hEX2GmnU3nVNC_lA", "text": "I'm half Japanese and have had a very difficult time finding good authentic Japanese food in the Phoenix area.  I am so impressed with this little restaurant!  The customer service is awesome.  The owner walked around talking to people and refilling drinks, getting to go boxes, and generally made sure everyone had everything they needed.  Top that off with some majorly delicious Japanese food, and that's The Blue Fin.  I had the Katsu Pork and I have to tell ya, it's just like my mother's.  Their food is made fresh and their sushi is made daily.  It's made the old fashioned Japanese way, not like the kind you get at Fry's Grocery Store.  Their prices are also very reasonable.  I can't wait to go back for the third time to try some other dishes.  Hmmm...maybe the yakisoba...", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tecH3NHS-ypKzPfxSklZsg", "review_id": "BJPWUHOVf9WMgHYBbeRo_w", "text": "This place honestly did earned the rating given on my 1st visit! Blue Fin earned 4 stars based on the following 3 things.\n\n1. Cleanliness!  It's nice, bright, clean and \"open.\"\n\n2. Lynn, an employee there, exceeded my expectations in customer service!  She was warm, friendly, conversational and very insightful as to their menu. Her helpful tips made it extremely easy for me to order! Otherwise I get easily (and admittedly) overwhelmed and would've missed my train while trying to decide what to order. \n\n3. The food was simple, yet good. Affordable as well.  It's the perfect \"train food\" as far as I'm concerned. Healthy, easy to travel with and very conveniently located right next to the platform. And it's been there for 30 years to boot!  Seriously glad I stopped here!\n\nI'll definitely return and probably add a 5th star after doing so!  Great little place!", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ydmF2KEbtiY0sSdppdyVTg", "review_id": "7YGi-4o5aILHtReVAAuQyw", "text": "First time here, and I devoured the teriyaki chicken plate w/spring rolls! SO MUCH FOOD -- and I only ordered the lunch special! It could have easily fed two people, but if it is that good, why share? I love places like this. Simple restaurant specializing in something they do best, and this is the place to come for teriyaki. My food arrived at my patio table in less than 10 minutes. The salad had a delicious citrusy/sesame tasting dressing that mixed well with the rice and chicken. Chicken was so tender, and the teriyaki was neither too sweet or salty! Perfect taste. Since I like super spicy food, my only regret was not squirting Sriracha sauce all over it. However, I didn't realize that until AFTER I was half way done with my meal. It was so flavorful my spicy craving didn't even kick in I was way too full to continue on. \n\nGood for lunch or early dinner since this place closes early. Drive-up window if you are in a rush!", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Mx-sM8KX667x9EMmrj8NsQ", "review_id": "1CgeYf0pL8pn4vCkukpGQQ", "text": "A few weeks ago, an old friend and I made plans to meet up for lunch. Problem is, I essentially live in North Scottsdale and she is in Buckeye. Using Meetways.com to find a halfway point, I then took the results to Yelp to see what restaurants are in the area (I prefer to find the good local places, rather than a chain, which I'm sure is true for most Yelpers). Anyways, saw the great reviews and decided to check this place out.\n\nWe both were unadventurous and ordered chicken teriyaki bowls which were of course delicious as others have said. Very nice portions too as neither of us downed the whole bowl. Where this place really shines, though is the service. An older woman, who I'm guessing must have been one of the owners as someone else mentioned, was walking around conversing with the patrons. It's a small place so she was able to check with everyone on multiple occasions during the time we were there. \n\nHer service was absolutely delightful. When I received my food first (I had ordered a couple minutes before, so my friend had just finished ordering when I got my meal), she came over to the table and informed that the young lady would not think I was rude if I started eating before she was served. A moment later, she came back with my friend's food as she told us that she \"has pull around here\" lol. I'm guessing that teriyaki bowl was intended for another customer, so sorry about the added wait if that's the case, random stranger. A while later she came back to give us free refills of our large drinks. \n\nI will definitely be going back when I'm in the area again, and might have to order something different. A wonderful experience that was truthfully what motivated me to actually sign up for Yelp and write a review after years of using the app as an \"outsider\"\n\nThe only negative was that the parking is very limited, but then again I did go during the lunch rush. My friend was able to get a spot in their lot but I wound up having to park in a different lot just north of it. It was maybe only 30 feet further away, I just wasn't sure if I would be towed or not.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "RZRfF_oBwtVncFKG5aAKrw", "review_id": "moL4bpb2LysIys8Wks_xLg", "text": "I bought a Groupon for Blue Fin a couple of years ago and never used it. However on my last trip into the city I decided that I would go and redeem it for the purchased value while I was out that way. Boy am I happy that I did!!\n\nQuite frankly, this place impressed my socks right off. I had heard that it had some good items however I must say that is quite an understatement. Best Teriyaki in the city by far; their panko chicken is also to die for!\n\nBottom line: I live in south east Gilbert and have driven to eat here 3 times in the last month. Enough said.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "0Ke0iSAPYi8hUVxLocAlYQ", "review_id": "sxv5PIVNH6F0bhy2m4hNJQ", "text": "I dig going to the Blue Fin for lunch to satisfy my occasional teriyaki fix. The service is friendly and prompt, and the location allows for some people watching, since it is across the street from a light rail station.\n\nLast time I ate here I upgraded from the teriyaki chicken and vegetable bowl to the platter. This means that it comes with salad, which is fairly simple shredded iceberg lettuce and house dressing. Unfortunately, when it's \"to go\", everything gets packed in the same styrofoam container, so the lettuce gets warmed up on top of the entree and isn't all that palatable. I've said it before in other reviews, warm salad = bad, chilled salad = good. Despite my salad woes, I really like the food here and have never failed to enjoy what I've ordered. And since it's always been reasonably priced, the Blue Fin is a cool little Japanese lunch spot where you can get your Teriyaki on!", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IDYEE1X_YbynOO2FIrvgxA", "review_id": "bfENy7YbBBLpBHy-9iu3-Q", "text": "This place rocks! I got the Gyoza and Oyako bowl for lunch  on Tuesday and I was immediately a fan. \n\nThe gyoza is deep fried deliciousness and comes in pork or shrimp (I think? I opted for pork) and it is BOMB! \n\nAnd the Oyako was amazing, grilled chicken cooked perfectly, and blended with light eggs, veggies and rice that added a sweetness to the chicken and eggs. Amazing balance in this dish. Whole meal was like $10 too, and that includes a \"medium\" lemonade which is actually HUGE!! Seriously, get a small lol\n\nAll in all I greatly enjoyed myseld, and the service is off the charts. They do everything they possibly can to make sure you're enjoying your meal, and all with huge smiles on their face, like they enjoy their job or something. Weird lol\n\nGO HERE!", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_X1zedRYJt_pf7fosmForA", "review_id": "3lRrWhyZ8-2o0kBADm9pAg", "text": "The food is soooo good & the owner is soooo nice.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "raMSkwLdZ-kFea1fTY_-Ew", "review_id": "05GrBTfU_EY1bR3HAc3MAg", "text": "I like it here...quick  food, good prices, yummy.  Be prepared for the line at lunch!  It moves fast though...just know what you want to order when you get there...otherwise, you might get trampled by the stampede!  Patio is fantastic!", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A7B8l4bO15tVkpD-5TD2zQ", "review_id": "GlMU0lqU7JivCA2F39RbVg", "text": "Bossman has been whining ever since Shogun Express on Camelback closed a few years ago. Yogi's and Yoshi's and wherever else we tried never really cut it. A Yelp search brought up Blue Fin, and although it's a little further than normal to fetch lunch, I mentioned it to him and he agreed to try it. And glad we were! \n\nWe had the daily special ($7.29), which consisted of teriyaki chicken, rice, salad, 2 spring rolls and drink, and an order of sunomono ($1.29). Opt for all white meat (+$0.75) and brown rice (+$0.30). It was a lot of food. The salad was meh, and in the same box as the teriyaki, so it was kinda warm by the time I got back to the office (at least the dressing was in a separate container). Probably won't order the special again, just to avoid the salad. The rice was perfect, the sauce was delicious and the chicken was fantastic. Thinly sliced (not in chunks like all the other joints) and no yucky gristle or fat hanging off. If anything, maybe a little too heavy on the soy sauce. The spring rolls were just a tad under cooked, but still good. The sweet & sour sauce looked kinda grainy, but tasted just fine. Sunomono was great. Overall, the best teriyaki bowl in the area!\n\nI picked up our food in the middle of lunch time and was expecting parking to be terrible, based on other reviews. But there were only a couple other cars in their small lot. There were 25-30 people scattered around the inside & outside tables, so I'm guessing they either foot it, or take the light rail, which stops just out front. Also, they have a drive up window. I'm not sure if you can order it there or if it's just for pickup, but it'd be convenient with a phone-in order next time! The staff was SUPER friendly, to boot! \n\nP.S. They accept Visa & Mastercard, but not AmEx or Discover.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "kNO6w6EIKo8u6GSykOHBLA", "review_id": "-gX5eOw3UGHCGqEfJ-flbA", "text": "This is a small place right by the light rail downtown.  They serve a lot of different rice bowls.   I ordered the teriyaki chicken bowl.  It was pretty good...it's topped with sesame seeds.  I love sesame seeds! I It appears to be family owned.  They even have a drive thru.  I would definitely go back.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-PHa7aOr-nNvTIRCSvmGwA", "review_id": "gcoBjdSwdd_QY2dUTBluNw", "text": "The best teriyaki you can get for lunch! I love this place and the staff is always pleasant. The healthy special is a great pick that comes with brown rice, white meat teriyaki chicken, salad, and your choice of tea or lemonade. Perfect.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M7BFt5SOCK7yuzSK05DICw", "review_id": "Q_HvzunAkpA6n4KwGpws4g", "text": "Terrific spot in downtown Phoenix!  I love the Panko Chicken, Teriyaki Chicken and the Curry Vegetables first and foremost.  Beyond that, it's all good and healthy portions.  Tankatsu sauce is a favorite right now too.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JrNSIOrh7S7FmlAmxnk0Mw", "review_id": "SDgJ9UyJnY0G4KomPE9U8w", "text": "Ok, I don't usually go too deep into my personal life but this place brings back good memories. My fiancee at the time (whom I've been married to for 15 years now) took me to this place one afternoon. He worked in the downtown area so he was familiar with all the good eats. Surprisingly our food was great. As the years roll by, I take our kids and we sit at the same spot that my husband and I sat during our date 15 years ago. We order the same entree too, lol. This place has several entrees to choose from. My favorite is the Teriyaki Chicken. I know it sounds plain but don't judge a book by it's cover. It's a small hole in the wall but it's clean and not run down. The owners have maintained the business very well. Go to their website for a complete listing of their entrees. By the way, try the Mochi dessert. I don't know whats in it but I LIKE IT ALOT...", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "evDoyFJMoTfWm6y7DCq0qw", "review_id": "TWLDOvQrAbKr5-rftXHa0Q", "text": "I tried this place, along w/ several co-workers based on the recommendation of another co-worker as we were working at the Phx Art Museum and it was within walking distance. Wanted a light lunch, so ordered a veggie rice bowl. Veggies ended up having all the life cooked out of them(as if boiled for 30 mins), and the non-descript sauce just made this dish an unappetizing mush of heavily overcooked, flavorless veggies and soupy rice. Absolutely awful. I took the rice bowl back to the counter and told that it really was pretty bad, and they sweetly offered me another menu item of my choice even if the price was higher-  so I'll definitely give the counter ladies kudos for customer service. I chose to have the teriyaki chicken bowl as a replacement. The teriyaki bowl was brought out to me shortly after, but unfortunately after taking the first bite, I found that the chicken tasted like straight charcoal. Not like teriyaki, not like chicken, but straight acrid charcoal. I haven't tried any of their other dishes and they may be absolutely delicious, but after two strikes on two simple dishes in one visit, I can't see myself wasting time by visiting again.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DBGuQbQy0tPe7Muoawq08Q", "review_id": "X_GaaYaN8tm9qd3boy2kCg", "text": "Small.  Great food.  Great price,  exceptional staff.  If your downtown,  try this place.  The servings are good sized and the quality is hard to beat.  Fresh taste.  Will be back.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5_V680IeKXPYGoNX4U8hYw", "review_id": "_LPcRpWdJsriukmn7r3UTQ", "text": "Great food, awesome customer service.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WsJo2lfomyGzgIFmVtFgiw", "review_id": "C9UPIKgHoAL47X4kWgRPDQ", "text": "My friend and I just had a 10 minute text message conversation about how FREAKING GOOD this place is. A few things to know about me: I live downtown, I know good food, I DO NOT eat at Chili's... ever. When I say something is good, I mean handcrafted, fresh ingredients, bursting with legitimate flavor good. \n\nBut enough about me. You want to know about Blue Fin, so here's the lowdown: \n\n- Super clean digs and friendly, wonderful personal service from the most adorable little ladies.\n \n- Tender (non-bouncy) char-grilled teriyaki chicken thoroughly marinated in a not-too-sweet sauce that tastes slightly fermented (in the best way) with a touch of sesame. \n\n- Great steamed veggies that melt in your mouth served with perfectly cooked brown rice.\n\n- Flavorful miso with generous chunks of tofu.\n\n- Wonderful house made sauces. My favorite is the sweet and sour sauce, the kind they serve with spring rolls and dumplings, it's tangy and full of fresh ginger.\n\n- Affordable prices, generous portions, and great for healthier mid-week dinner take-out if you can get there before 6:30.\n\nGo!", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AslaCd9aCdWnlMFFheTVBg", "review_id": "H-lZKZIia_336hamM2dizw", "text": "OK, I've literally driven by this place a thousand times, never stopping because I thought it was a scary looking shack and couldn't believe that people actually ate here.\n\nHowever - after a friend of mine told me that I was crazy and that the food was delicious, I had to try it.  Now I've eaten there three times this week.  \n\nI should also probably mention that I usually hate all things teriyaki - it's disgustingly over sweet and I can't understand why people like it.  BUT this place has it right - it's fresh, not out of a jar, and made by the sweetest people you'll ever talk to.  Try a chicken bowl with extra veggies and brown rice - you won't be disappointed.  And don't forget to order an eggroll - they're amazing and they come with this ridiculous ginger sauce that'll leave you craving more.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "9tXL9eJNIi9SL5pdCYeyZQ", "review_id": "Bd4RxralJo2WK_PLi80ztg", "text": "Really like the panko fish here. I've been coming here since the 6th grade, since I went to school right around the corner. I have ALWAYS loved it. They even made it through the lightrail constructions fiasco that ate up a lot of nearby businesses -- Blue Fin never fails. I hope I see this restaraunt around when I send my kids to school downtown, because they are consistent, they are incredibly friendly, and clean. It's nice to still feel like you're getting a home cooked meal from a neighbor, and you get that here.\n\nAlso -- they have red bean paste Mochi, for any interested. Just ask. It's tasty!", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oUbUswZFwQD9AuEN2eQilw", "review_id": "x72i0s6q84ouimza6Y3HSQ", "text": "Really good food and nice service. I was impressed with the food. A good choice.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0rOIvxlURdppFMU9u5Ep5w", "review_id": "8n5E-gSwmI12yNSj-wK_UQ", "text": "Been living in Willow for almost 20 years. An old girl friend told me how lucky I'd be to live so close to Blue Fin. Personally I prefer the Tonkatsu, fish or chicken, with brown rice. I prefer to take it home or eat at the park next to the library.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lNKKhv7qf3i7IjNACh671A", "review_id": "hkXbuQaYXksDiaxObqTAtQ", "text": "Yummy Japanese hole in the wall type place. Fast, friendly service, great portions of yummy food and they will customize dishes not on the menu.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VvQilcy5d4PoZk-ih9rfGw", "review_id": "41GFLZQA2ZZ6WBeEXL92YQ", "text": "Love this place.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iWuOAmLkSUe6BxZxAQ1wsQ", "review_id": "d9FGpMGypTi1BjAHb0ufJA", "text": "Best teriyaki chicken in town!\n\nNot sure what it is about the teriyaki sauce but it's perfect! The chicken is always tender and I've never had a bite with fat on it. Even the side salad is great, this coming from a guy who doesn't care for many things green... \n\nThe owners are extremely caring and the food shows their attention to detail!\n\nWell done!", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 11, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "eshIqohS-9FMLdKOhTr2Ng", "review_id": "c4kO91X8S94Xuks1my4_jA", "text": "Cute little place with great teriyaki!!\nBusiness owner is a very nice older lady, she cheerfully walks around the tables to check if everything is well. \n  The Service is outstanding, teriyaki was delicious with rice and veggies. Also if you get a large drink, you get unlimited refills! Yay for raspberry tea!! \nGreat small business with good food and great service. \nIts a must visit if  you're around the area!! :)", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "82uKVYpoFPPWCBkLvK_NgA", "review_id": "IB2XXLDU2Whn9uxJYZOBMg", "text": "An overall great place. Good food and very friendly staff. Great customer service!!!!", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "kffxYQVQsEpF1DVlQlcGCg", "review_id": "MFQPld2d6CGEPLP5Vj4WHA", "text": "When traveling in downtown Phoenix, there is always a lot to choose from during the day for food stops.\nOne of the places that has been here for as long as I can remember, yes seriously that long! Is The Blue Fin.\nI remeber thinking 30 years ago ,I wonder how long this place will be here.\n Yet here it stands in 2013 still going strong. Which makes me really happy.\n\nI love when local business can do great!  They have always been great ,very friendly service and fresh food. The panko breaded items are light and feel healthy. All the vegetables I get here are  always crisp and fresh.\nI guess it is because, they take pride in the place. Something you do not always see. I believe that they have lunch specials every week day.\nHowever , they do charge extra for the little things. Like making it extra spicy is like .35 extra and brown rice is a little extra, I mean barley enough to where you would even notice.\n\nThey have soup, and sushi, salad,etc.\nLots of nice cool drinks. If the weather is cooler(below 90) you can sit outside and enjoy the light rail going by.\nWhich also means that you can take the light rail here as well.\nIt is located in the same spot as always, right next to the Phoenix, Public Library.\nWhen in downtown Phoenix, give it a try.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lw1rrfaiGkAgvSIN8H7M7g", "review_id": "spXk0_FfE7dYULWBJ1c3Ig", "text": "Stopped here for the first time last night and was very pleasantly surprised. I had the teriyaki bowl and edemame, both were great. Very nice staff. I'll definitely be a regular customer now.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yDzEVgNmgJoJF02gK2--0g", "review_id": "4ZZthomhenoaeddKEYF1JA", "text": "Good fast food. We liked it here but it was the owner we couldn't get over. When we disagreed with her choice on politics (which she brought up) she basically called us dumb and lectured us for 30 minutes. My friend and I don't feel very comfortable eating here and if we had to, we'd get our orders to go.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "D5mlAUZMCQ8yc0PxOgGpsQ", "review_id": "fL-CMzcNuZK3aJog4MLQRw", "text": "While I was in the area I searched for Sushi and Blue Fin came up. However, I didn't see a sushi menu or bar. \nWhen I first walked in, I was a little disappointed, but after starring at the menu for a couple of seconds, I actually got excited. When I was in NY a couple of months ago, I went to this great Japanese curry place that was a hole in the wall and had the best Japanese curry I have ever tried. \nI searched for something similar when I got back to Phoenix without success. So when I was standing there I saw Japanese curry on the menu and got super excited. \nI ordered a bowl of that- the chicken wasn't the chicken katsu, but regular cooked chicken with carrots. It was pretty good but not what my taste buds searching for. I hate when I eat something great on vacation and cannot find it anywhere back home... \nNevertheless, I hope to be back to try  the teriyaki and other things on their menu.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kQQ6aIHuK4ZzXqDcnhs_7w", "review_id": "Sying7VmX5FH16osA9NO8w", "text": "This place is amazing! The food is great but when grandma blue fin comes by to refill you're drink or even your entree, you'll understand  why we all love it!", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "cTT7cTG6SuVOc1ib6gwhHA", "review_id": "oHZULEbFH_npupLBQPIuUg", "text": "I recently discovered Blue Fin and boy I missed out on the best fast casual teriyaki bowls for a good portion of my life!  Thanks to Judy F.'s check-ins that inspired me to finally stop here. \n\nAt the point of writing this review I have only been here three times and have only tried three different teriyaki bowls.  They are so good and what else can I write than my fellow Yelpers have not.  This place has a solid four stars with over 133 reviews.  This alone should get you in their doors if you have not.  There is still a lot that I want to try off Blue Fin's menu.  Their drive-thru is amazingly fast!  I will report back once I have tried more of their menu.  \n\nIf you're in the north downtown area and have a taste for some teriyaki, salads or sushi give this place a shot!  They have a nice covered outdoor seating area when the weather is nice.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6DyPQ2Bn_wX8reCAm4ABTQ", "review_id": "Lb5pZGNNUGTfAH1ZuL4J4w", "text": "First time, found using Yelp, I had the beef teriyaki plate with salad. Also a side of sunomono. The beef had very good flavor. The sunomono was a little sweet but went well with the teriyaki.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nzDUtI9Ov7RdGOgCP40uJA", "review_id": "cVeD_PfuHqk6f1V_msAqTw", "text": "Love love love Blue Fin. The staff are the nicest people ever. I love the Panko fish bowl.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "THr8peJ3dxCXVgPlKjagHA", "review_id": "uVekSulYMXkojRUZ3P7UtQ", "text": "This place is a Phoenix institution and has been in operation for 33 years! The dishes are inexpensive, great sized portions and full of flavour.\n\nFor around $5 you can get a big bowl of rice and teriyaki chicken, for a dollar more, beef or fish. The panko chicken is excellent and comes with a choice of three sauces. My girlfriend's favourite is the vegetable bowl, which comes in under $5! She loves it. Appetizers are also inexpensive - 4 gyoza with pork or shrimp for under $1.79 and 3 spring rolls for $1.39. The sushi is a bit boring, although again, very inexpensive.\n\nThe service is amazing - personable, engaging and friendly. Decor is a bit dated, but that doesn't bother me. I'd rather the prices stay low than pay a premium for fancy booths and a mural of Mount Fuji.\n\nI only wish they stayed open a little later than 6:30....", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mqMr6vSYzvLG-mJAHEW5pw", "review_id": "yDkRJpcedo8Jar9g7SHnsQ", "text": "The best. I've had at least half the menu and everything is consistently excellent. Crab puffs are super filling and on point, gyoza is perfect, spring rolls rule. The panko fish is my go to; perfectly crisp, fresh and delicious every time. The chicken, whether in teriyaki or panko form, has a wonderful grilled flavor. Not to mention how affordable the prices are for what you're getting, this place is amazing. Service is always efficient and extremely friendly.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8HPbGaOYKRG4Oo9IoA5lZA", "review_id": "ODCL-fEmctL9GNAFGaQk_g", "text": "This is definitely my go to lunch place. I found it on Yelp one day and never looked back. \n\nI am a creature of habit so I get the same thing every week: A spicy all white meat teriyaki chicken bowl ($6). The portion is SO big. I have never been to any restaurant that actually over serves the meat portion. I typically find myself wanting a little more rice to finish all the chicken with. I love the way the chicken is cooked and the spicy teriyaki is just the right amount of spice. \n\nI will also sometimes splurge and get some dumplings ($2 with tax) which always come out very hot and taste great with their soy based sauce. It's not a traditional dumpling sauce that I love but it's still pretty good with the dumplings.\n\nThe service at this restaurant though is what pushes me to give them a top notch rating. The people here are just such genuinely nice people. They are very helpful and they get your food out quick. I really do not have one con for this place. The prices are amazing for what they offer, the staff reminds me of my own family and they treat you like you are their family and the food is always fresh tasting and yummy.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_ju0P_eGbCYI43Pj3BTckQ", "review_id": "EkKk6081cSPPWuJb8-CELQ", "text": "Some of the best teriyaki chicken in phoenix.. Fast and always friendly! If only they were open weekends!!", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IlncelYv3U1TucLVboS1SQ", "review_id": "PMqqe6o5hsxwgz9prijoPg", "text": "Blue Fin has awesome Teriyaki Bowls and daily specials for under $10. The portions are large and you will even have leftovers. I am a big fan. The menu is a bit limited, but has good customer service and short wait times. Took off one star for limited seating- it is very busy and I would like to have more table space/options.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FKCUgvm6-nTGwrr-UFR_iw", "review_id": "T56kHo6r8SZ7B2zHnMGDVQ", "text": "I love the fact that I can just get up and head here whenever I am in the mood for Matcha green tea ice cream which is more than you think.The ladies there are very friendly and the food is good and servings are big.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "QdypppSRw2H5UtMu1IebLw", "review_id": "LllXE4QNIL76kMozicO2xQ", "text": "I had really high hopes for this place due to the reviews and honestly the customer service was so wonderful I don't want to say anything negative about the place. But my teriyaki bowl was just OK. Nothing great, kind of just there. I was really let down. I haven't tried anything else so I'm thinking maybe the other menu items are better. The lady at the counter was the epidemy of customer service. She was very sweet and accommodating and seems to truly love her job which seems uncommon in the food service industry. I'd be willing to go back and try something else just because the service was so great.", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oYV47wWc9x_quNa986nfnA", "review_id": "rdpdrXrMppdaSx8qpGbkww", "text": "For years I've been stopping here when in the area.  They are the nicest people and the food is awesome. \n\nStopped by yesterday for a quick bite after not having lunch. I was on the phone in the lot for a bit and went in at 645. I didn't even realize they close at 630 but the staff person was still serving customers and pleasant as always. The Panko Chicken is my favorite but I have had many other things also. The Panko was freshly made and my order very quickly filled.\n\nI recommend this place to anyone hungry for fresh Asian fare!", "business_id": "kaIue7GRCmkPzDeHDBTttQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "0qIsBt4EzBDCKrIviV55Ew", "review_id": "Dwzc82cqp0jAfEFioopJzQ", "text": "Not a bad place to check out.  \nIf your in the downtown area check out circles, the people there are friendly, knowledgeable and can always help you.\nGood Place to check out some new and used music, there Record selection is ok but how many stores actually sell Records now, hopefully this store will keep its head above the water.", "business_id": "eSWEZVcsKBb3JDe3EfUR9w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "o33IBagNFxdJhIrRTl691Q", "review_id": "PDrmHNjceQVAC7BWU9v7Xg", "text": "I live in a town that has a half a dozen of the finest record stores in the country, so I'm spoiled.  But I always enjoy seeing what other places have to offer, so when I spotted Circles while riding the light rail, I knew I had to check it out.  This is by far the worst record store I've ever been in.\n\nThey do have tapes, so if you're coming here in your time machine from 1985, I guess you're in luck.  Or they do seem to specialize in hip-hop vinyl.  Not that they have a lot of it, but it is the only vinyl they have.  The rest of the store is a misorganized mish mash of overpriced CDs.  The store is huge, it could be a kick ass store, especially given the location.  Unfortunately as it stands, I see no reason for anyone from music snob to casual CD buyer to ever shop here.  Unless all you have is a tape player.", "business_id": "eSWEZVcsKBb3JDe3EfUR9w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "llkm_iXQszkN5DZvmqjNqA", "review_id": "VLXV7g1Bqmj1b6tAPtGQeA", "text": "hig quality food for a bar... this is an upscale palce, but prefect to get a drink and a bite before a game at the BOB or the basketball arena... not too expensive for the quality of food you get.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "hmfM5Jg7ZRPf8_SrfWQ_fg", "text": "Lobster Bisque.  Nuf said.  Soup and salad and I'm good to go.  Or Soup and burger or soup and whatever else I'm going to get.  Pretty much we keep coming back to Coach & Willie's for the Lobster Bisque. For food and service - this easily could have gotten 4 stars.\n\nMy problem is that they do not have clear, consistent hours.  I get that they might stay open later for a ball game.  But apparently that is only for SOME ball games.  After a Suns game or a D-backs game - you'll totally get in.  When we've tried to go after a Mercury game we, and several others we noticed, ended up just walking away because they were closed.  Before 9pm!!!  Their calendar shows they should be open until 11.  We drove 20 minutes to go there for lunch w/ some friends on the weekend - CLOSED.  I just don't get it.  It's happened to us a bit to regularly for me to think it's one bartender or staff member.  \n\nSo anyhow, if they are open, and in full restaurant mode - give them a try.  Sitting at the sunken bar w/ your burger and fries (or soup) can be a blast.  But as someone else mentioned - please call ahead.  http://www.coachandwillies.com/html/index.htm\n\nUpdate: Their new listed hours are 11am-3pm Monday through Friday & Special Events.  Guess you'll have to call ahead to find out if there's a special enough event in the area before you go...", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2006-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "qASPib1Z8ft8e96dtbh66w", "review_id": "BrfbWhoIPTs0pNycR9zvWQ", "text": "I went with the suggestions of Yelpers and stopped in to Coach and Willie's for drinks pre- Dbacks game.  It was a good choice, I think.  I didn't care for the outside which has loud music playing but inside it's a nice pub (upscale is a bit of a stretch...) with lots of TVs tuned to sports.  We were able to snag two seats at the bar and even ordered some nachos.  \n\nA few thoughts:\n\nStanding room is kind of scarce.  If it ever got really packed you would have to stand around people at tables eating and while I don't really care I know that its something my husband doesn't like to do.  \n\nIt took forever to get the bartenders to notice us and take our orders.  And we were sitting at the bar!  When our nachos came they were asking for the \"S.\" party and we were flailing our arms in front of the bartender and screaming \"that's us!\" and she still didn't see us!\n\nThe bartenders were pretty cool.  They made some futile attempts to get a \"Let's Go Dbacks\" chant going but the crowd wasn't that into it.  (And at that point there weren't that many Cubs fans there...)  They had a good healthy banter with the Cubs fans which was amusing.   They didn't care when we ordered shots of Jager, although the two female Cubs fans next to us were shocked.  (Sorry, this is just how we roll.  We don't take shots of whatever that nuts and berries concoction that you're drinking is....)  \n\nThe nachos were strange.  The chicken was like grade F chicken and there was a lot of the fixings but they were not well layered at all.   There was a ton of stuff on top (including all the guac and sour cream) then a bunch of naked chips and then a whole ton of cheese and all the beans on the bottom.  We also asked for jalapenos on the side, but they just didn't give them to us at all.\n\nI would definitely go back here before a game again.  It was a good relaxed atmosphere and a quick walk over to the stadium.  However, I think I'll probably stick with drinking there and save my munchies for the ballpark.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 8, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "tlSSQwfHYJany7wPoTH46A", "review_id": "2WZd08R0jK7OOv0B9GNqlQ", "text": "So I went to a late lunch with the Moms this weekend. \n\n(One plopped me out and the other is her BFF that's been around long before I was doing boom-boom and creating crayon masterpieces on the wall.) \n\nThey wanted salads somewhere downtown. And all the places I've never been to but have been wanting to go to for ages were either closed or greens free-- LoLo's (collard don't count), Palatte, Cheuvront, Cibo, My Florist, and so on.\n\nSo Moms decided that Coach and Willie's was the perfect luncheon destination.\n\n(Cuz they thought the salads online looked purdy tasty, and they were right. But I shouldn't have \"judged a book by its cover,\" since even McDonald's looks pretty good in commercials.)\n\nSo I swing by to pick up my sis and we dash to Coach and Willie's. I thought the name sounded like a bastard love filly to a Pony Express stud. Or maybe some purebred dog name, like Sir Charles McWigglesworth.\n\nEasy to find. Parking was plentiful. Patio was neato. Sunken bar seemed like a novelty. Horseshoe shaped booths were comfy and inviting. Atmosphere was upscaley for a sports bar. Company was vivacious. Waitress was engaging and attentive. Bacon wrapped prawns were succulent and satisfying. My Woodchuck cider was tasting crisp and peary. And I had a big ole smile on my face.\n\nIt was salad time. \n\nNow if a salad costs ten dollars, I expect more than a tasteless expanse of iceburg lettuce. What head chef uses iceburg lettuce any more? With all the varieties of salad greens to chose from, I end up with the tasteless, tacky trailer trash of the field greens world? I'm not saying you gotta get all pretentious with a salad by using micro greens grown in an organic hot house, but for fuck sake, iceburg? Airplanes and cafeterias are the only places I've ever encountered iceburg not in fancy pants wedge salad form, which classes it up some and acknowledges the fact that iceburg is tasteless filler devoid of nutrients of any sort.\n\nIs Coach and Willie's food comparable to airplane fare? Ahem, yes. My salad was anyway. Everyone else seemed to enjoy theirs, despite the offensive iceburg. I just ate the equally tasteless southwestern chicken mass that came on top and picked around the lettuce filler. So while the lunch was fun and the bacon wrapped prawns were rockin', the salad sucked. And since I've only been here once, they get a less than stellar review. (And I'm stating that straight up so nobody gets all persnickety. I've only been once. For lunch. And a crap salad.)\n\nI'm sure it's a fun place for drinks before a game or for a quick lunch with coworkers, but I'm taking a stand against iceburg lettuce. It should be eliminated on principle alone. (Aside from its uses as filler; see Navajo tacos and garnish.)\n\nAnybody want to join my one woman campaign?", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "-F32Vl8Rk4dwsmk0f2wRIw", "review_id": "BZ2OduIPyI-oYpnEcYY01g", "text": "Coach and Willies ain't bad.  I ended up here almost every Sunday during the NFL season to watch their Season Ticket, because lo, i couldn't get DirecTV in my downtown building because i'm facing the wrong f'ing direction.\n\nUgh.\n\nSo, C&W's gladly hosted me, and honestly, i found this little place welcoming and appropriate for my Sunday Vince Young worship.\n\nThe food is average to slightly-above-average.  Their pizzas are just OK, though they are wood fired.  Their ingredients are bland.  Same for the salads -- pretty average and I just have an aversion to iceberg.  But their wings are mighty tasty and large ...  and $5 on Sundays!  They are obviously frozen, and their sauce come to find out isn't even made in-house, but whatever, I'm here for football and beer.\n\nAs for those two things, C&W's is ace.  They have plenty of screens and lots of positions around the bar for viewing multiple games.  Every time I asked the manager to switch to the Titans game, he always obliged, even asking where i preferred to sit so he could change the appropriate TV.  Very nice touch.\n\nThe beers are large and VERY cheap ... $2.50 for a 20oz (i think 20oz) Bud Light and they have some other interesting beer choices if you want more.  For me, Bud Light is good enough for a cheap Sunday, beer-watching event.  Oh, and their Bloody Marys are on special too and very tasty.\n\nI would definitely recommend coming here for a sports-watching gathering or for pre-game festivities in the downtown area.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "R1pbjiFRTE1wY8YeQKbVeQ", "text": "I have taken my mom here twice and was really pleased with the service each time.\nGet the shrimp wrapped in pancetta.  Yummy!\nI also crave...no...I mean...CRAVE their lobster bisque a few times a year!  It's rich, creamy, with a bit of a kick.  I always order a tub to take home with me.\nMy only gripe?  When the heck is it opened consistently?  Argh!", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "jqVeTSin5GeRm0ceSg-PBA", "review_id": "zEbNMCxI2xf_QgaCP7VRhg", "text": "I've been to Coach and Willie's a few times for lunch, and most recently went there on Saturday before the Diamondbacks game. I was surprised by how not crowded it was on Saturday before the game. Also, the most vocal fans were the table of Mets fans sitting on the patio (I was wearing my Mets hat), so we cheered with them for a minute before going inside.  When we walked in there were less than a handful of people at the circular bar and maybe three tables were occupied.  For a game day, service was quick and our server was nice.\n\nI think the food at Coach and Willie's is solid bar food with large portions. TI've had the chicken tenders and fries which is good. The tenders have a very light breading which I appreciate. I've also tried the chicken nachos which were OK...at times I would only get chicken and no chips. I've had better chicken nachos at other sports bars.\n\nDuring the week, lunchtime service is a mess. Service is slow. Really slow actually. I don't mind taking longer lunches occasionally, but last time I went with five coworkers and we nearly had a two hour lunch at Coach and Willie's. That is much too slow in my opinion! Plus, seperating checks is a nightmare there, so my advice is if you go with a group, just bring cash.\n\nThere are plenty of TVs and when my husband and I met for lunch there in March, I asked for the TV closest to us to be turned to the Ohio State Big 10 basketball tournament game which they did willingly. I definitely appreciated it.  However, this past Saturday, did every TV need to be on the Kentucky Derby...and it wasn't even the Derby, it was like the \"red carpet\" event hosted by Molly Sims. Blah, I would have much preferred some baseball.\n\nCoach and Willie's is an easy walk to Chase Field and I believe after Dbacks games, they have a reverse happy hour. I'm not sure I would go back again before a game though. If you go during the week for lunch, be prepared to be there awhile!", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SBbftLzfYYKItOMFwOTIJg", "review_id": "3U7PHMTA4qWJ8WKHqFGytA", "text": "I haven't been to Coach and Willie's in a few years, and I was delightfully surprised at all of the things I forgot about.\n\nThe decor is way nice for a sports bar. Dark wood, marble topped bar.  It's just so pretty.\n\nA great selection of draught beer and bottles.  They even have Rogue Hazelnut Brown on Tap!! YAY!\n\nAnd, the last time I was here I was still a vegetarian and hooked on the garlic and spinach cheese sticks which are actually wrapped and fried like an egg roll.  We had them as an appetizer and they are as good as I remember.  Also served with two dipping sauces - ranch and a heavy marinara.  I wish they had some imagination inspired sauce, but they definitely did the trick.\n\nAnd then I had the burger.  I ordered the Three Alarm burger with fries.  When the waitress brought it out, I was astounded by the amount of food on the plate.  It was HUMONGOUS.  I barely made a dent in the fresh cut french fries which were yummy, but not crispy enough for my taste.  The burger was so huge I actually had to open it up and eat it with a knife and fork sans bun and accoutrements.  It wasn't even barely spicy, but I didn't mind because it was such a good burger perfectly grilled to order.\n\nI felt horrible for eating so little of what was on my plate.  However, there was no way I was going to put the not-crispy-enough-for-me fries in a styrofoam box to take home.  And I ate what I wanted off the burger, the rest was extraneous.\n\nNext time: I'll ask for a plain burger and 1/4 of the normal amount of fries or some other side.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yOtPLUZ9dnvuDimVLtms7w", "review_id": "-_oAml2gwRuAdE8hhPIuYw", "text": "I avoid this place!  They don't care about their neighbors and play extrememly loud music on Saturday nights till 2am keeping many locals awake.  The staff doesn't seem to care about this issue either. I will not go there until they change their practices.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uBp2Jmip2qXQ0iWHUDY9sQ", "review_id": "46RTWge301tfgvrYr1-WVw", "text": "This is one of my favorite places to go before a D-Backs or Suns game. Sure it's pricey, but the food is worth it. Definitely better than your standard sports fare of wings, potato skins and burgers. It actually is a place where you can get a nice meal and a few drinks before heading to the game.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "oIVsVM8H273aoT1JUmsDIg", "review_id": "QoQkqjQqayQ-KTwVAqZvBg", "text": "Here's a simple math problem: one girl (me) *TIMES* a margarita, a beer, three shots of tequila and one shot of Jagermeister *PLUS*  five guys drinking unlimited beers and multiple shots *DIVIDED BY* three hours of bullshitting and laughter.  What does that equal?  Drunk, happy and needing a ride home!\n\nThis wasn't the first time I'd ventured into Coach & Willies and ended up drinking too many shots and laughing way too hard.  It's a decent place to go to for after-work happy hours or before a game.  The food is nothing to rave about -- it's pretty much your typical sports bar fare, although the menu does have a few unique items  (a filet mignon pizza comes to mind). \n\nThe service was okay. When we first got there, our server seemed a little lackadaisical. When he brought us our appetizers, he forgot to bring us plates and utensils, and when we asked for some, he seemed annoyed. Not to worry though, a new server came and for the rest of the evening he was great at getting us our drinks.  He even talked the owner into allowing us to partake of their \"Customer Appreciation\" buffet that was going on.\n\nOverall, it was a nice experience. The food was good, the service was reliable and they have a full service bar with a good selection of beers and whatever may be your lush's delight.  I'll definitely be back again to enjoy more good times with my boys and mas tequila shots.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "MwJVSTsUB-htphNZaIC43g", "review_id": "FhiglS8kBEqVf1K2FenjNA", "text": "This place put on a presidential candidates forum for me! I had to write a review for them just for being awesome and willing to put politics up on their big screens early (5 -6:30pm) on a Saturday night. I long for a political bar in Phoenix (suggestions welcome) and so I was super thrilled when I called and they said it would be no problem to play the forum for just 4 or 5 of us. \n\nAlso, I had their hef on tap, fairly good. And a couple nibbles of my friend's cheese fries -- if grease equals goodness...those fries were damn near perfect. \n\nSeemed to have a pretty laid back atmosphere. I bet it's nuts around game time, but a really relaxed place to grab a drink from what I could tell. Either way, 12 props for serving as a (objective of course) political venue when requested!!", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "WZCAwPXauKtNoAhHK2-pCA", "review_id": "AHB5tBIf7fU6J-k1N5KAmw", "text": "C&W's is my go-to before a DBacks game, and it's only because I like the environment.  The place is clean, from the bar area to the bathrooms.  The bartenders are always fun and good for some interesting conversations.  The other patrons are generally lively and always in a good mood.  And they actually show HD sporting events on their flat screen tvs.\n\nIt doesn't boast an impressive beer selection, the food is average at best.  But I always have a good time in here.  \n\nAnd they don't give me funny looks for ordering a shot of jager at 11AM before an afternoon game. . .", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yOtPLUZ9dnvuDimVLtms7w", "review_id": "63zTr5awytYy_0CIknEfmQ", "text": "I avoid this place!  They play extrememly loud music on Saturday nights till 2am. I will not go there until they change their practices.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "kEoQc40Kj2CrrQyaCHm49Q", "text": "Let me tell you why I used to love Coach and Willie's...\n\nThey used to have awesome wings that were like $6 and great drink specials every night of the week. They used to show all the local sports with the sound cranked up. \n\nLast night is the last time I will go to Coach and Willies, let me tell you why:\n\n1. I sat at the bar for 6 minutes before one of the bartenders came to help me. They weren't even working the slow bar. \n\n2. The wings are now $9 and had no sauce and tasted identical to the ones at Majerle's that always give me the schlitz.\n\n3. Someone crapped on the floor in the mens room while I was there and put his pants in the toilet. The proceeded to dump an entire bottle of bleach in the mens room that made everyone in the restaurants eyes water and offered no apologies.\n\n4. I don't want to listen to your shitty R&B top 40 hits while the Suns are on. Wait, let me rephrase that. I don't want to listen to that crap ever.\n\n5. The service is overall bad. I didn't get the extra buffalo sauce I asked for. I watched the kid forget and get sidetracked on a convo with coworkers no more than 15 seconds after I asked. My cup was empty most of the meal.\n\nI hope you guys are doing well with your cholo hip hop nights you do there upstairs because you sure as hell aren't focused on customer service anymore. Or good food for that matter.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "di9IJXTJmCa4mO3bZVINDw", "review_id": "MWw1a1ADT4Y9wbRbLcB4vQ", "text": "Working at Chase Field it's easy to get sick of places in the neighborhood.  there's not a big selection.  Coach and Willie are just the other side of the tracks and we've all eaten there a lot.  I can't rave about it... but not gonna bash it either.\n\nToday went with two vendors who hadn't eaten there yet.  we got a very pleasant surprise when Dani (sp?) came to our table, sat down, and asked us if we needed help picking something (menu is imposingly large).  she was funny, helpful, and talked them through everything.  they settled on the Tequila Lime Chicken Wrap and the Bourbon Steak Wrap.  Bourbon Steak Wrap ordered a side of Lobster Bisque.  I went for the daily special Fried chicken over potatoes.\n\nFood came pretty quickly.  I'll get the Fried Chicken special out of the way right now.  It was fried chicken, but it was NOT special.  It was better than KFC but that's about it.  the potatoes were barely warm.  the gravy was forgettable.  bad choice on my part when Mrs White's is barely three blocks away, but come on guys, at least wave the food over the heat a little bit.\n\nMy dining companions both raved about their choices.  Tequila Lime \nChicken was reported as \"very tasty\".  He ate half and boxed up the rest for the trip home.  Bourbon Steak Wrap was described as \"a little too sweet\" but all in all enjoyable, also boxed up and taken home.   Lobster Bisque was reported to be lip smackin good, though I tried it once and thought it was a little Campbell's-esque.\n\nThis is a nice place, dark, lots of sports on TV, It fills a niche in this neighborhood that Cooperstown deserted long ago and Friday's Front Row never occupied... that is, decent pub fare for pregame/postgame.  The menu may be hit or miss but there's lots of choices and most people won't be disappointed.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "o33IBagNFxdJhIrRTl691Q", "review_id": "irbwgWJfaQixllQqsC6PSg", "text": "The places I hate most in this world are those that can't figure out what they want to be.  Coach and Willies is the epitome of this syndrome.\n\nWe came here for a meal, some drinks and to watch March Madness.  Boy what a mistake.  Being near the stadiums, I figured this place for a low rent, liquor up before the game place.  I should have done my research. This place desperately wants to upscale.  From the prices to the menu, it screams 'Look! Aren't we above the fray?' Well you know what, places above the fray don't have 87 TVs tuned to sports.  They also don't have a waitstaff that approaches you with a 'What's up yo?'  They also don't have facial tattoos.\n\nBut I was alright with delineation of style initially as the pizzas were half off.  But of course they were doughy and meh.  Well at least the games were on and the audio was being pumped in through the bar's speakers.  Oh wait, at 7 they turned down the lights and changed to some crappy R+B radio station. I guess that crowd who was coming in to get their 5 course wine and food pairings didn't want to listen to the game.  Why exactly they came to Coach and Willies then, I'll never know.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "cx2re7quVKZcKX4mFQ-jAA", "text": "Came here for dinner with Scott after a wonderful baseball game.  Its right around the corner from Chase Field, and neither of us had been here before.  We had an excellent time together at Coach and Willies, but I think we both left with a feeling of something to be desired by this place.  Here's my take on the place:\n\nI dont think this place is bad.  I just think its not the greatest.  Scott and I did enjoy our time here, BUT, I think we both found the same things annoying about it.\n\nFirst, I feel like theres a conflict of decorating.  I feel like theres two completely different themes going on here, and they both clash with one another.  Part of it seems like it wants to be a nicer resturant....the other part wants to be a sports bar.  Neither one compliments each other.  \n\nWhen you walk in, theres a great patio area for dining.  Loved it!  But, then when you walk in, and kind of walk around, it shows signs of trying to be a sports bar.  The bar itself is set really low.  Lower then the tables themselves.  Heavy marble looking bar tops, with chairs.  \n\nAt one point Scott and I counted 15 (YES 15!) flat screen TVs!  I will say, there was one particular TV in our area that I noticed that had amazing reception.  It was probably one of the better flat screens I have seen!  \n\nTo my benefit, I ordered the half nachos.  The server ended up bringing me out a full plate of nachos (bonus!) and I was happy!  Food here is so so.  \n\nI feel like this place is a place I would probably bring my parents to, but it really didnt blow me away.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "Ps1Db9zOatoF_76FZNO5CQ", "review_id": "r3D8N0ALxeuDAysDS4BoRA", "text": "There is no such thing as a wonderful baseball game when our Arizona Diamondbacks lose!  But it was fun to visit the ballpark and we did have a good time.\n\nWithin walking distance so I didn't have to move my truck this place seemed to have the greatest appeal based on reviews.\n\nMy impression was of a restaurant that happened to have, what looked like a very uncomfortable, low bar and a nice outside patio.  And also a whole bunch of TVs.  The sort of place dad could take the whole family for dinner and position himself to see the game he would rather have stayed home and watched.  But it's in the wrong neighborhood for that.  I only saw one couple on the patio as it was a bit chilly.  There may have been heaters but I didn't notice them.\n\nThe food certainly was not exciting.  I had a filet mignon sandwich ($14.00) and chose fries over the salad on the recommendation of our server.  Fries were soggy and limp.  He must never have tried them.  Amy B had 1/2 order of nachos w/beef ($6.50) and they gave her a full order at the 1/2 order price rather than make her wait for the correct order to be made.  The food was edible but neither of us felt motivated to continue past the no longer hungry point.  And neither of us were encouraging the other to try what we were eating. \n\nWe got started off a bit on the wrong foot as the sign said \"wait to be seated\", which we started to do.  The hostess was also the waitress for the front of the house and told us to grab seats at the bar and I said we wanted a table and stood there as she wandered off to check the IDs of some folks that had just ordered at a table (cute young women should know they are going to get carded and not have their IDs buried at the bottom of a 15lb piece of luggage they call a purse).  The waitress/hostess did finally look up and realize we were not moving and told us to grab a table and someone would find us.  It took roughly 10 minutes for our server to show the first time but after that he was there just as much as needed.  During that time I noticed Fat Tire was on tap so I ordered the 20oz glass ($7.00).  Amy had a diet cola which was refilled twice just as she emptied it.  Considering we arrived with the after game crowd I think we got really good service and I would say at it's peak the restaurant inside was about 2/3 full and dwindling as we were there\n\nOverall it is not a bad place and I would go again if invited but I want to try some other places in the area too on my infrequent trips downtown.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C0WhCeFcuuBgKEHrQlyP1A", "review_id": "vYj-TSTdrnc3cw0HS_VqPg", "text": "So I finally got to hit this place up and I must say, I liked it!  I ordered the italian stallion sandwich with fries and thought it was very yummy.  Steve was great and attentive and I really liked the whole look of the restaurant.  I would definately reccomend going here with a group of friends.  The parking situation is kinda wierd, so go before 3 and it's free in the lot, or else meter it up on the street.  Oh, and order a black velvet, because they actually know how to layer their drinks here.  I would love to check this place out on a busier night.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R9XlDV5XNt6oqJbeTDn-SA", "review_id": "glhwqvQPj9X3SHJ-HZRStA", "text": "I have been to every restaurant in and around Chase Field and the US Airways Center and Coach and Willies is hands down the best.\n\nWe went there a few days ago.  I ordered the chicken parm and Roz got the Sherry's Chicken Salad.  The bar is BEAUTIFUL.  It is sunken into the floor and covered in granite.  The patio is huge with a beautiful fountain out front. \n\nBefore the food came out, I looked for the bathroom and found myself upstairs.  They have a \"VIP Lounge\" with a private bar and huge upper-patio.  Fortunately, I found the bathroom too!\n\nI get back downstairs to discover this massive chicken parmesan sandwich.  Roz's salad was beautiful... spinach, with fresh strawberries, almonds, and vinaigrette.  It was SO GOOD!  I got STUFFED on my sandwich.  I don't know how people eat it all.\n\nWe had to run to the game and unfortunately the D-Back lost!!!!  Coach and Willies is a great find.  We had a great tasting meal, in a beautiful place, that was enormous!!!  I found my new lunch spot!!!!", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "sALB8-F04S9VcZMF_GkGUA", "review_id": "6jZtoP4eUZT66gppquUBXQ", "text": "Im probably being so unfair with a rating of 3...Im not much of a sports bar girl.. but this place is fun.. and its a place to go pre-game.. have a few beers..and get into the moment...of testosterone... full of yelling guys.. and girls serving in sportsy shirts... not the friendliest girls either... so beer is cold... service way slow... my friend ordered a plate of chicken nachos... forever and ago...they finally arrive... are they okay.. yep, okay...do they rock? no... But if you want to get your testerone going...or your drink on pre-sports, go here... I guess... Im a girly girl... so.. Im trying to get into the moment... but was more frightened by the fat guy at the bar shouting out random Arkansas anthems full of explicitives at whomever would listen... (yep, I went to college..and yep, I have been around collegey type sports bars...in case your wondering!)... but the waiter was egging him on rather than asking him to pipe it down... that just wasnt going to end well.. Next time...Ill go back.. opt for some real man food... like fries or ?? and stick with my girly Guiness... and will expect nothing more than... well, I got tonight.... a pre-game buzz and a $25 bill...", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "W_QXYA7A0IhMrvbckz7eVg", "review_id": "T_U2XBcCP3KqkQtK3sDqxw", "text": "Despite the fact that since the day I learned to drive I was coming downtown for baseball games and now I live in downtown, I had no idea that Coach and Willie's is downtown!  Was I missing a lot?  Not really.  It is pretty decent though.\n\nI have no idea why we decided to come here, but I remember reading a lot of great things about the lobster bisque, and it was cold outside, so it sounded wonderful.  When we walked inside, a girl asked us what game we were there to watch.  She gave us the weirdest look when we told her we were just there to eat.  We seated ourselves and perused the menus for a good 10 minutes before she came back around.\n\nI ordered a cup of the lobster bisque and the crab cobb salad.  I guess I was going for a shellfish theme there.  The bisque came out first and was not what I expected.  I was thinking a smooth, fairly thin but creamy soup.  What I got was pretty thick and hot a lot of chunks of peppers and some good sized pieces of lobster.  It was good, but it must have been at the end of the pot, because it was just really strangely thick and it had a bit of a skin.  As a side note, I had a fresher serving of it at the State of Downtown Event and it was really fantastic.  My salad was pretty standard, but it was very large and filling.  I would possibly get it again.\n\nI may come back here again, but who knows.  They have lots of great TV's so it would be an awesome place to watch any game.  If they start playing MLS games, we may frequent this place a lot more in the future.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fev0iI-XDrteD4SYRKjiUw", "review_id": "Vhnr4Mexu2gg-BnZT5z01w", "text": "This isn't really the greatest place but if you are a football fan, it is probably the best place in downtown to watch the game.  They have TVs everywhere seem to subscribe to every package under the sun.  Pretty impressive.  Too bad I don't watch it.\n\nThe food was decent.  I had some sort of burger with a chili on it.  It wasn't spicy but it was flavorful enough and large enough that I felt like I got my money's worth.  The fries were pretty good too.\n\nThe service was a bit spotty.  Sometimes I think that when you aren't drinking booze, the waitresses ignore you.  That's what happened here.  She came by everyone else's tables and got them new beers but our diet cokes sat empty for much of our visit.  That's too bad.\n\nThe overall prices are a bit high and that's what would keep me away in the future.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NW0Vvz55ayqnzQ0swfuZKQ", "review_id": "RqPkgspqskU9Ns8GbMvyqg", "text": "Went here as  part of a companies social gathering this week. First I must say I was highly impressed by the layout of this corner restaurant located in the downtown district of phoenix. \n\nMy visit was during the modest hours of 12pm, so I was greeted by the afternoon crowed. Taken to the upstairs portion of the resturante, this must have been some type of VIP room, decked out with couches, plasma televisions, private bar, and outside patio. This is a great location to hold a private event I thought to myself. \n\nThe prices on the menu were between 12-30 dollars(approx).  The food came quick was was large portions. I had the BBQ Chicken Pizza which was so fulfilling I hate to take half of it home. Very good service. \n\nMy one complaint would be that I didn't hear any music while upstairs, tho they had speakers, and I wish they would have been more intentive to ask my group if we wanted the televisions on. Which would have raised the overall atmosphere rating.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QPYhhRExQX4f1fhoNsTw6Q", "review_id": "zJHsElU_xPU7udnsbX9fNQ", "text": "If not for it's close proximity to US Airways and Chase Field stadiums, this place would be worthless. Wings are skimpy and over-cooked to a tough, stringy texture. Owner/manager/bartender certainly has no business being in the hospitality industry. Two of two times here, he was a snippy jerk.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "jFmMRo-2Sn3AFTMzo7E4aw", "text": "I went with a group of about 20 to Coach and Willies and we were given the upstairs private dining room. It was a great large area that opened up to a balcony patio which was nice for the smokers. I had heard a lot about the lobster bisque and was eager to try it, I got that paired with the BLT. I must say they had quite an impressive menu with tons of options and special combos for lunch. My lobster bisque soup was fantastic, slightly spicy with large chunks of lobster. As I looked around the table I noticed humongous salads and burgers and everyone seemed pretty please with their food. The service was great, quick to check on us and refill drinks. They also gave us separate checks without being asked. \n\nAfter we ate, we ventured back downstairs to the patio and had a few cocktails. Our server was pretty slow, but I had ordered at the bar so I just got to tease everyone else. I thought it was a pretty yummy place for lunch, and the enormous patio was great for big groups.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "caELu3OqZm8LkdikpmEB4w", "review_id": "tt2WWXLz_KJ4rd2vDyjyOQ", "text": "I have been here multiple times for all facets of dinning including lunch, dinner, drinks, late night bites and a corporate function and everytime i've liked it. It is one of my favorite places to go before a baseball or basketball game. They have a great selection of handcrafed beers both on tap and in bottles. There food is also really good for what i take as more of a bar enviornment. There burgers, sandwiches and pastas are all well executed and have a gourmet flair with resonable prices. The lobster bisque is fantastic, and so are the salads and appetizers. They have a great patio downstairs and a balcony where you can eat and drink outside upstairs too. Check this place out it is more than worth the visit, and they have good happy hour and reverse happy hour specials.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_lyR-OYpih8fXTficqZW2g", "review_id": "5ZM4cIBswRTC-BVHY63t5A", "text": "Coach and Willies is always a good place to go before a game.  That is the only time I have gone.  The bar is pretty cool and is setup with nice TVs and I love the dark wood accents.  If it is nice out, then the patio is the place to be.\n\nThe food is pretty good.  The artichoke dip is our favorite item on the menu.  If you are feeling a pizza, but can't make up your mind the pinwheel pizza mixes up 4 choices, so that is always good. \n\nAgain, I would consider this a great option before a game, especially because of the atmosphere mixed with pretty good food.  I have never found myself thinking about going here outside of a game day, so I have to stick with the 3 star rating.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 18, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "7cR92zkDv4W3kqzii6axvg", "review_id": "AVGyjA2MnmUR3GRSBX76Yg", "text": "I went to @coachnwillies last night, as part of the @downtownphoenix spring fling pub crawl.\nCoach & Willies is the reason negative ratings should be possible on @yelp.\n\nI will never, ever return.\n\nWhen we arrived, we ordered a beer, and a soda.\n\nWe also ordered nachos. They were piled high. This is a good thing.\n\nRemoving the first couple chips resulted in a couple olives falling on to the bar. I wiped them into a pile, but figured I'd wait until I was done, to catch anything else, and clean it up.\n\nA few of us decided to have a shot, to celebrate a birthday-in-progress. I flagged one of the bartenders down.\n\nHe approaches me and says \"Are you gonna stop making a mess on my bar?\"\nMe: \"Excuse me?\"\nBT: \"You're making a mess\"\nMe: \"I would like to order a drink, not get hassled\"\nBT: \"I don't care about your drinks, I only care about your tips\"\nMe: \"Well you're not exactly working for one at the moment\"\nBT: \"Are you going to order or not?\"\n\nI placed my order without any further comments, lest I inform him of my true feelings.\n\nHe takes my credit card and asks if I'd like to keep it open. I tell him no, because I have left my card in the past.\n\nHe returns with the receipt. On the \"tip\" line I write \"NoFuckingWay!\"\nI work in a service industry. You don't treat me like shit and still get a tip. Fuck you.\n\nA while later I go to order a beer. This same motherfucker tells me I'm cut off.\n\nYes, I am cut off.\n\nI have had maybe three beers, and a shot, in 5 hours.\n\nI ask another bartender, and as he is about to pour me a beer, the first SOB hollers to him that I am cut off, then proceeds to show him my receipt.\n\nBecause, apparently, you not giving a tip is justification for him being a cocksucker.\n\nI demand to see a manager, and one comes over. I tell him that the guy is cutting me off because I refused to tip him, and he tells me that the problem is that there is a $10 minimum on CC transactions.\n\nCuriously, that isn't stated anywhere. Further, this \"manager\" took my first beer order, when I arrived, and made no mention of the minimum when I bought just the one beer, nor did the other bartender mention that when I paid for the shots, which actually totaled $24.\n\nThis \"manager\" was gracious enough to let me pay their establishment for service again. /sarcasm\n\nI will recommend to every single person I know to never patronize that establishment, and I will never return to a place with such puerile and petty employees.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mzfFBcA_qvCRLpZHAmF3gA", "review_id": "u_zHVcdQ9QEarNDbvxxwWw", "text": "I lived by here and eat here all the time. I recommend the lobster bisque even though my gf says it makes me smell like a fish. I also recommend the Italian nachos, the pizza, and the meatball thing. The happy hr can't be beat as far as prices!", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3y2TmEvb0V1AMgG9JUziHQ", "review_id": "F13eDfMs8PoqXNaaH_oGaA", "text": "This is my very favorite restaurant/bar in downtown Phoenix!  It has great atmosphere from fun to semi-formal and the food is fabulous.  Even breakfast is totally de-lish!", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z06IHGXI_ofBc2DkAbCgnA", "review_id": "J1IbgDqTCAwTaLfQv8l6MQ", "text": "C&W's is one of my favorite places for lunch downtown.  I've been coming here for years.  The portions are huge and the staff is great.  The only thing I miss are the huge, comfy booths, but I realize they had to take them out to accommodate more diners.  Order the Lobster Bisque; it's incredible!", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0o0VMEJeQY0pAAZ9nxErBA", "review_id": "Wgl_zUagWluWCpkQgSBeMQ", "text": "Great place for a pre Suns game pit stop. \nThis place was packed before the Suns game. \nI like the short bar. My legs can actually reach the floor. \nWe had some drinks and ordered the Three Alarm burger and chose the wedge salad as our side. I am so glad we decided to split, the burger was huge. They cooked it to order (medium-rare) and it had the perfect amount of toppings. \nThe service was great. This place is definitely one of the best options for a DT sports bar with class. \n\nThey have a location opening in Chandler early next year and I cannot wait!!", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XwEY9qjfXtdpNbmRY2p_bA", "review_id": "Y10xhfANj-O89WPCqDgPaQ", "text": "Cool place. Though I'd like a little better beer selection, but not bad. Seemed like a very authentic \"pub\". BUT very pricey. Spent like $24 on 2 beers and a quesadilla! Kidding me??", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PShy2RYNadDUhJf4ErOJ7w", "review_id": "zav17wy6Ru7a08t7Mh7xCw", "text": "They totally woulda gotten 5 stars from me if the service wasn't as slow as it way....\nAlas....\n\nTheir lobster bisque is awesome!\n\nCan't wait for their Chandler location to open!", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XPnlMN5HCsmSfD-JzRcEKw", "review_id": "n0HX6WMe2T7o0hVXCjDH-w", "text": "Coach and Willies was the starting and ending point for Saturday's CitySolve event.  We decided to have lunch before running all over downtown Phoenix.  The service was a little slow considering they should have been expecting a crowd for the event.  I had the rosemary flatbread app which was quite tasty.  My friends had the lobster bisque with got rave reviews.\nI am looking forward to trying them out when they open the new Chandler location.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xfz_Bb4RIYH7N3luWqbyHQ", "review_id": "8fp65d6QJZs2Yl6mtfDcJA", "text": "The food and service were both great, even though it was MLB All Star week. The waitress was on the ball and made sure drinks were refilled. \n\nI had the Italian Stallion sandwich and it was pretty good. It would have been better if they sliced the meat Jerry Mike's Style (nice and thin). The thick ham and salami slices made it tough to bite and hold. Oh well. We'll be back the next time we need to pregame in Phoenix. The large covered patio was a nice break from the heat.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LL2Kk0jjD9McDPfPEDbZBQ", "review_id": "V4K-CfmdTl2RTVXESnX83A", "text": "The food at this Sports Grill is good and the portion sizes are very fair.  The service that we experienced from our pleasant young server was not so good.  By that I mean, the service was very very slow.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IkC2BKzADqgPlvaac5gRHg", "review_id": "edBLppBeez0iDkdR6rlx0A", "text": "Coach & Willies is a nicer sports bar with an awesome food menu & is walking distance from Chase Field (really walking distance, as in we managed to walk in 105 degree weather).  The menu is a lot better than most bars & the atmosphere is nicer than most sports bars (aka you can take your parents or kids here & use the bathrooms without being grossed out). I personally really like this place because it's nice to be able to get a real & good meal at a sports bar. We've had:\n\n- Italian Nachos:absolute GENIUS and I can't believe I've never thought of them to make on my own or seen on another menu. This is a must get dish, whether you get the full size as a meal or the half size as an appetizer. It's fried pizza dough that's still soft but firm enough to hold up the toppings, covered in delicious, flavorful marinara sauce topped with gobs of melted mozzarella and pizza toppings. My boyfriend & I are stuck on getting this dish every time.\n- Baked Mac & Cheese: Amazing! The cheese sauce is decadent, thick, creamy, and has a wonderful garlic & southwestern spice flavor. \n- Italian Chopped Salad: Okay. The toppings didn't really taste like anything so overall it was an expensive bed of lettuce.\n- House Salad: Basic but a good choice to balance out one of the heavier meal options.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mjQAT5n2ooLf4G1x_ilweQ", "review_id": "TZUfSEqypL3e6AvaSAf7Tw", "text": "Horrible bar service... All Draft Beers are out on a SATURDAY! Not worth the stop.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5RtJforBznyxFKQpdvBZDQ", "review_id": "D0u4xXRcDNedoHxAfg-4lg", "text": "Worst. Service. Ever.\n\nHave been there twice this year - what a mistake to go back!  First time we went for Challenge Nation - an event C&W was hosting registration for that was almost 1,000 people I think.  Guess how many people were working? TWO.  They even had someone who was participating in the event eating/drinking before who USED to work at C&W help out because they were so swamped.  Bad staffing doesn't even begin to cover it....\n\nDecided to try it again before a concert at US Air and give them the benefit of the doubt that it was a huge event that most restaurants would probably struggle accomodating.  We had to wait 10 minutes for water (which is just a delight after walking in 110 degree weather), then the waiter said he'd be right back and promptly went to every other table in our vicinity except ours until we had to flag him down to put in drink orders.  The service the remainder of the time was mediocre at best.  Had to order some drinks at the bar because we never were able to find our waiter for new beers or water refills.\n\nWrote a review on Southwest's Rapid Rewards Dining site and got contacted by the manager apologizing for the bad experiences.  I thought - WOW, that is not consistent with the service received at all - what a great way to step up and take ownership of your restaurant.  He asked me to email him about my experience and that he would send a gift card to return so they could make it up and try to \"switch me back.\"  \n\nI emailed him - that was a month ago - no response received at all!!!!\n\nI used to eat there years ago when working downtown - no complaints then - but whoever is running the show now needs to get it together!  Future diners - good luck!", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "feLMUyEBiqmLa9kDy26j6g", "review_id": "LNhocBxmzArF70WmMH9Reg", "text": "One star reviews are really rare for me, So much so, that, if I am giving a one star review, I will usually just not even bother to write the review. \n\nCoach and Willie's probably deserves better, but for what we paid and the quality of food we got, I have to do what I have to do.  Here goes...\n\nWe had been given tickets to the Diamondbacks game and, not too familiar with the area, this was the first place we found. The game was starting in a little over an hour when we showed up. Even at that, we did not get bad service, the one star is primarily directed at the food, which was not good.\n\nI get very dismayed when something on the menu sounds really good and is such a disappointment. I ordered the Baja Fish Wrap. I love fish tacos and this sounded like something in the same vein. They do give you a choice of sides. I chose the wedge salad. The fish was bland. The lavosh wrap around it was soggy and falling apart. The menu promised spicy sauce... again bland. The wedge salad was a travesty. It was just an unwieldy wedge of lettuce with a small amount of dressing on it. It took up over half the plate. When you tried to cut it it made everything slide off the other side. I gave up on it after the first few bites. It wasn't worth the work and mess. My wife had a nearly identical experience with her tequlila-lime chicken wrap... no flavor at all in any of the food.\n\nThese sandwiches and two drinks cost us over $50. Hence, one star. We won't be going back here.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FMl_rC4BJXhZbJRrYU_Oqg", "review_id": "UDnWMAwBU9FGCcUDJppPLQ", "text": "Awesome place. Really nice staff", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iDSd31CR4Q9j_z9UC_gjww", "review_id": "7qOzy88gdLSGIQATr-9nOg", "text": "I don't usually write reviews of places at all, but after using Yelp to pick this place as a place to meet up prior to a Diamondbacks game based on the largely positive reviews, I had to come back and let people know not to believe the hype on here.\n\nI am a lover of food and rarely find something that is just plain inedible, but that's what happened with every course of my meal at Coach & Willies. We started out with appetizers including meatballs, Italian nachos, and a wedge salad for the table. The meatballs were actually pretty good and my girlfriend also enjoyed her wedge salad. However, the Italian nachos were just plain disgusting. They reminded me of those cheap $1.50 Totino's pizzas that you can get in the freezer aisle at the grocery. The \"chips\" were mushy on the outside and hard as a brick on the inside; the toppings were clearly cheap and tasted awful. For my meal, I ordered the bourbon steak flat bread wrap. It was absolutely inedible. I was very hungry and was only able to force down two bites of the sandwich before calling it quits -- something that is unheard of for me. \n\nAltogether, I hope no one else makes the mistake of going to this place and expecting the good food that people here have written about. The menu is rather large and maybe that's why they are having a hard time keeping the food at a high quality. If you go here before a game, I'd recommend sticking to the beers and then getting a hot dog at the field.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6OWHDbEq23f24Vki_veHBA", "review_id": "I-DFS1yMnnZnhUEDRsftVA", "text": "This is a solid 3.5 for me, but I'll round it up to a 4 since our server was awesome. \n\nMy friend invited me to an art showcase that was hosted here, and I was little wary of a \"hipster\" event being held at a sports bar, but I bought in. We got there and from the outside, C&W doesn't look like much of a sports bar. They have a really nice patio area that was decked out for the event. It was a little warm upon arrival so after making our initial rounds, we sat inside for a bite and a drink. \n\nMe and Jon S. were a little indecisive, so after asking our server, we ordered the Italian Nachos, Chicken Fingers, a D-Bomb and Tropical Vacation. I had had the italian nachos at another restaurant and was pretty unimpressed, so I was hoping that these didn't suck. The nachos were bomb. I can't say that everything was \"farm fresh\", but it had the right amount of everything on it (cheese, sauce, olives, beef) and hit the spot. The chicken fingers were also good. Not greasy, just good ol' fashioned chicken fingers. And we both enjoyed our drinks, all for a total of about $20. \n\nNow the event we went to was pretty cool, and C&W was a good venue for it. I'm not sure if I'd ever frequent the place on my own since I'm not huge into sports, but if I was in the area and needed a place to go, I'd definitely stop by.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "8z2mKSqTW-4pLobAUNvrsQ", "review_id": "G1FxrYCi086wChBJ6j0Nuw", "text": "Came here for a Fashion/Art Show. Amazed by the prompt service even while crowded!\n\nHappy Hour is a must! $3 beers and $4 appetizers. Not a huge selection but awesome eats nonetheless!\n\nCheese fries were ooey gooey and had a generous amount of cheeses! Yes, I said cheeses!!\n\nChicken Strips are thinly coated and very moist. 4 large strips of pure goodness!\n\nMeatballs! 3 large meatballs full of flavor, smothered in marinara sauce and cheese with 4 pieces of garlic bread!! These will please your mouth in ways its never been pleased!", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A_O8wZOsMTPwyeYA4-Rsow", "review_id": "XiEoJToJUf_TJQ0xtv69lQ", "text": "NOT JUST THE WORST SERVICE, BUT NO SERVICE AT ALL!\n\nWhat was once a perfectly fine establishment has taken a major decline this year. I've been going here for the past three years to watch the Packers on game day. The food has always been exceptional and the service wonderful\n\nThis year it's sucks far below acceptable levels.\n\nTwo weeks ago we sat at our table and we waited 40 minutes until we saw our server. And this only after my girlfriend went to the bar and explain our situation.\n\nThis week I sat down (in a sparely populated bar) and after not being given a menu, asked for a drink order or even acknowledged I decided not to go to the bar and wait and see just how long this would last. I watched an entire three quarters of a football (2+ hours) without ever so much as being acknowledged as existing! When I sat down table next to me was covered with the last customers leftovers and was not cleared until right before I left by what I assume was my waiter. In doing so he walk right past me and my empty table TWICE never to return.\n\nUTTERLY PATHETIC", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FMl_rC4BJXhZbJRrYU_Oqg", "review_id": "y3eq7vIFYHKQdq9xhiAFNQ", "text": "Awesome place. Really nice. Outstanding service from Matt. Food is delicious, recommend the lobster bisque.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1-A_PLT-60EZ9MsfbkV9sw", "review_id": "DIo4b491cWS1ZKKrmzNKIA", "text": "I really wanted to like this place. I live nearby and I love the Downtown area. I want all the places here to be 4-5 star joints. But my partner and I showed up on a Sunday afternoon, with only a half-dozen people in the place and just as many waitresses, and they still took 45 minutes to deliver our food. We watched our waitress eat her lunch at the bar. And then when our food came it wasn't right.\n\nWe ordered a sandwich that was piled high with turkey. One bite, however, and we knew our bread was more than day-old. I actually had to ask them if it was toasted (it wasn't) because it was just as hard and dry as a piece of toasted bread. Back it went.\n\nThe pizza which I ordered because of the Kalamata Olives (their \"Mediteranean\") was missing Kalamata Olives. That's right -- it's the major ingredient on the pie and the joker in the kitchen forgot to put them on. \n\nNever mind, after 45 minutes you'll eat anything. Beer was overpriced at $5 for a glass. We got out of there as quickly as we could after the food was consumed. Won't be back.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "arcR0ttjLQiNXvBiCIEKgQ", "text": "I went with a group from work.  We had 7 of us.  We were seated pretty quickly.  The menus are huge and lots of things to pick from.  Yeah, I noticed all the dishes are pretty BIG.  The service was quick and pretty good.  I ordered the chicken fingers with fries.  Their batter is little coated and crispy.  The chicken was still moist.  All in all, it was good.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ugoqDrn6cPPD63Pt_CLi8A", "review_id": "pDPclVpOhOF1nzPs3ZKzTw", "text": "Came here after a company christmas party with a few co-workers. Service is great, happy hour pricing is right on point.   \n\nCarmella (Sorry If I'm spelling your name wrong) is an amazing, friendly, knowledgable server. \n\nHuge out door patio. Great fun. I'll be back again.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 7, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NVZ_DCjzJhflzwsMtcF9PA", "review_id": "26irZEU-SF4b-_r4qDCzPQ", "text": "I booked my birthday party here, mostly because of it's close proximity to The Duce. I was in contact with someone who said she was the Manager, Daron Harvey. She was great and said she would extend happy hour for my party. However, upon arrival, the night of my party, the manager on duty had no idea my party was coming. When I told him that I had spoken to a manager about having my party there and he snidely remarked, \"that's weird, I'm the manager.\" Wow, way to be nice about the amount of business I am about to bring your bar. To top it off, we got there at 9pm, which is what I told the Manager I was e-mailing, just to find out they normally close at 10pm on non-Suns game nights, unless they have 20+ people. So, now I feel awkward 'cause we're keeping these servers past the time that they probably thought they were going home. \n\nThe only reason I am not giving them one star is that they were still able to accommodate my party and give us the specials. Except after 1.5 hours of being there, the server asks me if we're all on separate checks. I don't understand how you just assume these things and we had to wait a bit longer to get our tabs. Lastly, I get the rule to add gratuity for such a big party, but the gratuity added was 22%. Random. \n\nSuch a terrible experience.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dVJ_y1NGSA_g6rc-NDDWHQ", "review_id": "KCz9s4WYF_o4u8iNgPEvbw", "text": "This has become one of my favorite spots downtown! I keep going back and probably always will as long as they never change! I've been for late night dinner, Sunday brunch, happy hour. The service has been consistently good and the food is amazing! This is no ordinary bar menu. You can have an actual dinner. Prime rib, chicken, salmon, burgers, wraps. My favorite is the Bourbon Steak Wrap! It's just that it's too big for me to finish! Every day of the week they have specials and they are always hosting parties, events, etc. Guaranteed there is something for everyone. The staff is great! Ray and Jeff the bartenders are professional and still fun! There is a nice patio and I've heard there is also a big upstairs room but I've never been up. Next time. Lots of TVs and plenty of room for large groups. Clean bathrooms, live music some nights and even a DJ on Friday nights I think. Brunch menu is unbelievably good! I had mimosas of course to quench my thirst. : ) Hits the spot-especially after a night of drinking! AND the deserts they have are even delicious! There is a lot more I can say and I am pretty picky about the places I like. Definitely go!", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f0mpKlJQHluoIE-mu-QLqg", "review_id": "18VDRhYNW7bI3KSeSgjXQA", "text": "The place was busy as expected when there are events downtown. The server came over pretty quick and took our drink order, then delivered them promptly, that's where the good ended. Waited about 20 minutes for her to come back, finally flagged her down to take our order. The most pathetic looking chicken nacho came out first. It was missing the chicken, tomatoes, jalapenos, black olives, guac and had about 5 black beans on it, we sent it back. The new one came out still missing toppings and the chips were burnt. My wife had a wrap which she said was good, my buddy said his pizza was alright. My burger that I ordered medium came out raw, and our friends medium burger was well done. She ate hers I sent mine back. My new burger came 15 minutes later and was super greasy. We had to flag our server down to get the check, which she ended up getting wrong three times. We were there for 2 1/2 hours and received a small discount from the manager. I don't know if this is how it's normally run or if they were understaffed for some reason, but I'm hesitant to go there again.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WUyljiflWc2i8K0ZsL_Nyw", "review_id": "r4XQlmzCNhGaY6JoEvMLDA", "text": "Excellent food, great prices, great service. I come here several times a week. Live next door and it is always good. 6 buck burgers can't be beat!", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WWWb8dxS1p96pyW0Nfx6yw", "review_id": "zCJ1wkLiYHUocJG_UdS_Pw", "text": "WoW,  one star! Those are very rare for me, but here's why. The place its still looks really good and feel about it. The waiters are ill-trained. I came here with a groupon/google offer. I've always wanted to see what it is all about. I am so thankful that I was only out a few bucks and didn't have to pay full price. They screwed up my bill and took FOREVER to fix. Had to get the manager, who was very nice but about as incompetent as the serving staff. The food is very bland, the customer service is NOT horrible, but as bland as the food. Good news, I got my bill fixed after having to get in the manager involved and after a really long wait. With so many places in the vicinity don't waste your time or your money.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m3jyRjtTSzxOaVhL5ZpYog", "review_id": "TEWSz-zJf1DcBPES4BwNhQ", "text": "went in for happy hour last week great drink specials and a friendly staff one bartender especially, Danny. he took great care of us and when the kitchen got behind with our order, it was packed so understandable, Danny wet above and beyond to make sure we still had a pleasant experience. we will definitely be back thanks Danny!", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ApFSkeGhx4zZJSfxy9C6SA", "review_id": "JIPV9wyIVXffefxw5RjEBA", "text": "It was my first time there and the pasta with alfredo was very good and filling!", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mqELWLgzXtcQDCxY60Xkyg", "review_id": "p9ErlDyt7QdWKFyVVSED2Q", "text": "Strike 3! This was my third time giving this restaurant a shot. Each time has been a complete disappointment. It is sad because they have great food and I believe this restaurant would do much better if the service was up to par. My past visits were with the company. Excited to have our team building lunch at a downtown restaurant near the office is very convenient for our office. Sadly our office has not been happy with the service the two times we went as a team. This restaurant offers a variety of options to choose from for all types of diners. Salads, Sandwiches, Soups, Pizza and much much more. Though it seems the wait staff brings the place down. \n\n1st securing a table ahead of time has not worked out for us both times because the restaurant did not have our reservation. Though the good news is both times we were able to get seated right away. The bad news is not only did our food take a long time majority of the orders were wrong. 2nd Giving them the benefit of the doubt I went in to place a to go order today. I placed my call order over the phone and was told It would take 15-20 minutes. After having my order repeated back to me and giving the correct spelling of my name I get to the restaurant to pay the tab to only find out my order was not even entered. The bartender tells me that the person who took my order forgot one of the items. I have trouble understanding this when I ordered only two items that were off the basic lunch special menu. To be proactive I paid my order ahead of time to find my name spelled wrong on the receipt. This again surprised me as the person who took the order repeated it back to me. After waiting 17 minutes for my order I find out from the bartender my order was made wrong. This was his fault as he entered it in wrong. He refunded me my money and I left because I could not wait another 15-20minuetes for a to go order. I am hesitant to give them another try at this point. I am not going to even risk catering for the office because part of my job is to order food for the office as the office I work in is a training center that provides food. If they cannot get a simple order right I cannot imagine how a large catering order for fifty people would look like. \n\nI will add there is patio seating, private room, happy hour specials, WiFi and free parking during lunch.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q6FaSZpCtVv7PXECwDL1bg", "review_id": "dDK8hdIjYTihNHMx_Hdjig", "text": "I attended our high school graduation (I'm an English teacher) at the nearby US Airways Center. We walked over to Coach & Willies afterwards to be treated to a meal and two drinks by our school owner and principal. \n\nService was fast...no complaints. My whiskey blackened steak wrap was yummy. The two free beers (paid for by the school principal/owner), even better.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AJPUucBXwboTp1Xs-s27OA", "review_id": "tm6s5StoSEoRy3OydPYgsA", "text": "Just okay.  Service was good.  Beer was cold.  I'd prefer a good IPA though, which they didn't have.  \n\nFood was just average.  Standard chicken wings.  Sandwich bread was a little stale, fries not very crisp.  Ho hum.  \n\nNice decor inside, and lots of televisions, so it's a good spot for a beer and a ballgame.  Wood smoke from the pizza oven creates a great aroma, so maybe a pizza is the way to go next time.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tXFGYwhGJAcI_jc6CdsLXQ", "review_id": "YLg7cIq25saKHP3t2PFZ0Q", "text": "Great service. Fun downtown atmosphere. Highly recommended", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GBtTfkQAInfbRwlc9n1ndA", "review_id": "oIrETz5c4FEsehmVDzf7Zg", "text": "Don't go here on a busy day, which is whenever the dbacks or suns play. You will be waiting forever for your food and it will be cold. Then when you complain they blame it on being busy and make you feel like an idiot. The owner sits drinking instead of helping out and basically tells customers to shut up and stop whining!\n\n***Reply to \"owners\" comment****\n\nJason, \nMaybe you should get YOUR facts straight before posting a reply.  We waited for over 45 minutes for our COLD food to arrive, only after we asked the bartender where our food was.  Your manager walked over with our ticket and said \" I see you've been waiting for over 45 minutes for your food\" When we responded that we had never waited that long, she replied \" well we're busy and short-handed\" There was no upfront apology to the fact that our food was late, making us in turn late for the game.  Your bartender is not a pleasant person as she would ask what we wanted and not wait for the answer before turning and getting another customer a drink.  Unfortunately, we were seated behind one of the beer taps to begin the afternoon and seemed to be forgotten as we sat with empty glasses.  We did NOT demand to speak to the owner.  He had said hello about 20 min earlier and when the manager came over, my mom asked to speak to the owner.  She said he's not working today, and my mom replied,\" I just saw him\", your manager then said \" I'll go get the owner for you.\" There was no demanding there.  Also please learn to read before posting replies as I stated the owner BASICALLY said to shut up and stop whining.  The way he spoke to us is the reason why we would never come back.  Also you posted in my mom's review that our food and drinks were comped.  We sent the food back as it was cold, so it wasn't comped, and we only had 3 beers between the two of us, the last two were just poured and left undranken.   Get your facts straight before coming on here and calling people LIARS.... Maybe if your bartender would have been a little more personable and offered an apology or something in the first place this whole situation would have been remedied.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "81hpuEdYu2C4hp6oL7EPZw", "review_id": "tdPjdQUs2uKKUtupez91cg", "text": "Happy hour meatballs before the game.  Add a beer and it's all good.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "64ZJPLBxvsOC2YxkDRo8KA", "review_id": "-qLC20iOkZjlTil-29TfiA", "text": "We happened to stumble into this place after having a hard time locating a joint still serving food at 1230am. We had a group of out of state friends in town for a tattoo expo which ran til 11pm and then of course they had to pack up for the night. So hungry and determined to find food we landed here after deciding it was just to close to cut off for food service at The Duce where we had orginally plan for and then being turn down at two other places. \nNeedless to say we strolled up and joined other displaced expo vendors looking for the same thing...FOOD! Even then the place was packed and we promtly order some food. Warning to the wise if your hungry do not order a pizza! The guy who took our order never happened to mention that the rest of our party of 8 we all be finished with their plates long before our pizza would even arrive. My hubby who is never a blunt one made it pretty clear he was straving and when the server offered to bring out a side of fries for him we should have taken that as our hint. Which fries would have been great if those ever arrived which they did not. \nEveryone else is our party that had got the wings argeed they were good, the one who order the lobster bisque had to send it back to be reheated though the second one was just as cold. They tease you with a picture of sliders on the late night menu even though they are only served on I believe Monday they had said. Others had the flauntas and just said they were OK. When our pizza arrived I think we were past the point of even caring if it was good or not. \nOn the positive side I would say this place is fairly priced for what you get and they seemed to have some good specials going for locals on certain days and thankfully on that night for us still serve food late night. Just next time it would be nice for them to actually mention the delay in the pizza when ordering if they would have been done we would have been fine and probably order something else to hold us over. Or even possibly following thru on bring out items when they say they will. Maybe on another late night downtown will make an appearance but it wouldn't be my first choice.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-YLtOLwOh1_xxxBnGtuvNg", "review_id": "gf2MfSxUijLIqFwi_zd6Cg", "text": "The food is pretty good, but you certainly pay a premium for its proximity to the stadiums! Prices are a little high.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hGu-yHlbpo-H8Y2VMy5dcg", "review_id": "pyTgKKeM1zqyGuCPFBV8Jw", "text": "The lobster bisque is amazing I do agree, however anything above and beyond the bar takes acts of congress to get right.. the server took it upon himself to assume I wanted a side portion instead of a dinner portion of a salad at dinner time (weird). It takes forever to get another beer, heaven forbid your thirsty on a bad day.... lastly by the time my husband was able to grab the attention of Said server for katsup and mustard his burger it was cold and my salad had yet to arrive.. hence the extra time to sip on my late beer waiting for dinner.. I would say there are better more collected establishments in the area... wait as I hear the second ring from the kitchen for the salad that I can see from the window but can not have... :(", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Kih9f2skWEmLPsJFUD9BMw", "review_id": "6X_ivW9_4HGVnB50wHqjdQ", "text": "I recently won a happy hour party for me and my friends, so we went last night.  The waiter was very friendly and attentive to our group.  The appetizers were wonderful and the waiter was very helpful when we asked what he recommended--his recommendations were right on!  We got an order of wings and asked to have the sauce on the side because we were not sure how it would taste--the wings came out nice and crispy--yum!  And it was perfect because some of us at them naked and some with the sauce--perfect!  The Italian nachos were great and we had few birthdays in our group so we were treated to some yummy dessert!  We will definitely be back!", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3ZnCGqeaJP5VDXnx_roIXQ", "review_id": "od3vB6MXn_Y1RUJ4zt8v4g", "text": "Do want crappy service?  Do you want to be treated poorly by waitresses, managers and have rude nasty comments made to you?  Then pay a visit to Coach and Willies!!!  This hole will be right up your alley!!!\n\nWe stopped there (a group of 5) prior to a DBacks game.  My friend ordered a burger without onions and it came with onions.  No biggee, and we told the waitress right away.  She never came back with a new burger nor did she want to remove it from our check. We never saw her during the entire meal it was so clear she was avoiding us on the burger incident.   When we mentioned it to her at the end of the meal, she was pissed and got nasty.  We said she should take it off the check but came back and said,\" I already ran your card so just take it out of my tip\" and stormed away.  Then midget tough guy manager comes by and tells us how we are not being nice to our waitress and we should leave.  WTF?  The food is OK, if it's not cold when your get it.   The owner is the local bar drunk.  \n\nDon't bother going to this dump. Vote with your money.  It's just not worth it.  Look at the other comments.  The Service here just sucks and the employees are taught to have really bad attitude.  What would you expect if your owner were a drunk?\n\nWe can't wait to see this dump go under.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DrWLhrK8WMZf7Jb-Oqc7ww", "review_id": "MWJ5-vNmFj3a0z7OyuX0YQ", "text": "Popped in here to watch the Giants football game with a NYG group today. Staff was nice as we had a whole corner to ourselves and plenty of drink and food specials. Mostly a baseball bar since things did fill up closer to DBacks start time. It was dead early, no CXardinals fans in sight. Anyway, I had the Turkey Diablo here, which sounds hot, but was not. It was a crazy good combo of roasted turkey, jalapeno bacon, pepper jack cheese and green chiles on toasted sourdough with some chipotle mayo. That was an impressive sandwich, but it was 12 bucks, slightly more than some entrees, but it was worthy. Fries weren't that great, could have been hotter. Great service on a busy sunday and a two wild memorable wins for both Big Blue and the Cards.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tkXV8zrcuDyfRmWCODFVrw", "review_id": "_dSPMlvpJ_1bV5AVP4zSAQ", "text": "Coach and Willie's is a favorite stop anytime I visit from NY.  The atmosphere, the food and the service have been great on every occasion.  We have visited at busy times (D-backs games and Super Bowl week), and when nothing was going on (in town to visit friends) and have had no significant issues with anything.  Food is standard pub fare and well prepared and they have always treated us well.  In fact, there have even been a few drinks on the house.  Conveniently located near the ball park and the arena.  Can't wait til my next trip to Phoenix to visit our favorite downtown haunt again.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9g1wpuviHPQjqfy6X9UR_w", "review_id": "nK_Hn-FcHiBuxgbVF7DhQA", "text": "I received the worst service of my existence at this establishment - absolutely awful , uncaring and embarrassing. Our group of 17 arrived at 11am before the rush for a retirement party. Shortly thereafter orders were taken, and others arrived about 15 minutes later and there orders were taken. All were served except me. Even those with late orders- my order was nothing special tuna melt.  Others who ordered the same received there food completed it and still nothing for me. When approached by the manager/ jerk on duty- was told we will get to it.  How awful- it makes one not want to attend large luncheons .  Pass the word don't go to this establishment.\n\nThanks much,", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p9sU0K_tFSwsYAuL1FC48Q", "review_id": "SD7zYiaDHy330aDWrklhKw", "text": "Pretty bad. They have recently changed the name. Seems like a good place to go downtown, but both times I have been were terrible experiences. \nIncredibly poor service by the bar staff and servers. I thought the first time might be a fluke but the second time proved worse. Food was nothing more than mediocre both times. If you HAVE to go, DO NOT order the artichoke dip. Absolutely terrible.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UONdMIXCKjoKXF1CKVYTnw", "review_id": "bjSlWVEOb9pBHRtfRf3UyA", "text": "We held a brunch at Coach and Willies for family memebrs on sunday after our wedding. The manager Kevin had been in touch with me and had reserved us a private room just off the dining room for some privacy(at no extra charge)!!!! The service was excellent and the food was greatly enjoyed by everybody. We had people in from St Louis, Lexington, KY, Chattanoga, TN and everyone raved about the food. My wife and I eat there often for lunch and Sunday brunch. Food is always good and atmosphere is great with all the TV's. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for anyone needing a great place to entertain.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1XFv2jBtcfzI4hUYdbMoLw", "review_id": "S1wnGqHblS2Zl0xnq0zZVA", "text": "Don't waste your money here, the service is very poor, and the food is pathetic. Our party of 9 came here on a Wednesday afternoon around 5:30PM. They were not very busy, only a couple other tables with people were in the restaurant area, I thought I'd like to try a new place, what a disappointment! Should have went across the street to SanTan Brewery for decent food and service. We were served our drinks in a timely manner while looking at the food menu, so far, all good. BUT, after waiting about 20 minutes and two drinks, the waitress had still not returned to take our food order, so, I went to the bar area, found her to let her know we wanted to order some food, she was nice, came over quickly and took our orders. AFTER NEARLY AN HOUR of waiting and watching several tables of newly arriving people, be served, eat, and leave, I was very frustrated, and spoke to the manager lady about it. She acted quickly, within 5 minutes our food began to arrive. My pizza crust was raw and tasted like home made glue using flour and water, my sister's pizza was the same way. Between my mother's wedge salad leaves was brown rotten leaves, and my daughter's wedge salad was the same way, that was gross. I showed the gross food to the manager, and told her and the waitress how the service was terrible and the food wasn't fit to eat. They removed the pizza's and salad's from our checks, we won't be back! I don't think the place will be there to go back to anyway if that is the norm for them, so sad!", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wNH_8GG_nSQPKwj4yfx4Cg", "review_id": "3nHy9bFbNIgPax2erfLaWA", "text": "I see so many posts recently, Coach and Willies was sold and turned in to Legends back in October 2012. Please know that when posting on this site. You should go to the Legends site to do so.", "business_id": "j8nyAaN_w5t6wYv-ni23sg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "AZGUodNC3ys4swtAnbd3bg", "text": "When going here before a Diamondback game, don't expect fast service.  Sure, they are trying to do all they can, but dang - there are a LOT of you!  Suns games are pretty bad too, though when comparing sold out games, there are just more Diamondback folks trying to get in.  The nice thing is, Suns fans want to get out of there and head over before tip off.  Most Baseball fans will head over where whenever they're done because they know they have a good 8 hours to go.\n\nOk, lots of sports detail I know.  But w/ Jackson's on 3rd, it's all about Sports.  If you're thinking of heading over, check the sports schedules in the area before you make any firm plans. \n\nBesides that - huge bar.  When it's empty (a non-game day) it seems even bigger.  But that can work great if you want to meet a crowd there for a non-sports event.  The dance club space has been a bit more hit and miss over the years.  It went from lame to cool to not so hot to, well maybe if we're in the area anyhow...  Who knows where it will be when you go, but it's a decent sized space, a big bar and a good amount of seating so you'll definitely get your drink on, even if you don't get your groove on.", "business_id": "5XIvwfbIa-vuFEkkeCQ6kQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "llkm_iXQszkN5DZvmqjNqA", "review_id": "9thNxF5b4P8UsCVPTYke3w", "text": "not a bad place for a pint before a game.... but it can get packed!!!  i also found out that they don't have a food menu... you get your food from a different part of the bar and bring it back to your seat.... \n\nthe large outside area is awesome because it is so big...", "business_id": "5XIvwfbIa-vuFEkkeCQ6kQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "-F32Vl8Rk4dwsmk0f2wRIw", "review_id": "0E9hahvV40qBfjq84K5bRA", "text": "Although I've never had a bad experience here or felt like I was walking into a rooting-interest goocher (I'm something like 5-0 here as a spectator), I cannot really recommend this as a destination spot for game watching.  I really have a problem with the dynamics of the TV arrangements, and although they all appear to be plasma (not LCD), someone here lacks the capability or willingness to change a number of their broadcasts to HD until well into 'the game' or never at all.\n\nThe table positioning is awkward at best.  They force you into a 45 degree angle, where, if you have 4-5 people in the group, 3 are forced at painful angles for sustained TV viewing.  And before Dbacks games, this place looks like the Texas polygamist ranch, with all the kids and their daddies in here.  Its too much.\n\nTheir semi-shaded patio and brick-warehouse structure is gorgeous tho.  If you can snag a spot out front, the atmosphere feels pretty enthusiastic and wholly uplifting, truth be told.  Almost like a real sports/entertainment district.\n\nFood is awful, but really who cares?  You're here for the beer and they have that.  It just might not be the place you'd wanna be unless you fancy a quick round or two before a Dbacks or Suns game.", "business_id": "5XIvwfbIa-vuFEkkeCQ6kQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "WZCAwPXauKtNoAhHK2-pCA", "review_id": "u3Squy10KSSn3q0bi6lYVw", "text": "For a sports bar located blocks from Chase Field and US Airways Arena, I don't know how they get away with having so much non-Phoenix sports memorabilia on the walls.  Only in this city!\n\ni was in here *after* a DBacks game and it was practically empty.  They have a decent enough draught selection.  But the place itself is kind of skeevey.  The bathroom was gross and there's a window at eye level across the wall with the urinals so you can look out into the bar (maybe to keep your eye on the game?).  But it means other people can look in.  Strange.\n\nThey were showing the ASU game at the time and the TV I was seated in front of had a terrible fisheyed picture, it almost made me nauseous.\n\nFeh.", "business_id": "5XIvwfbIa-vuFEkkeCQ6kQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "66tWp8ThwPATFUxYNPyYLw", "review_id": "OsrE2sYj5TGoCgz_hkaA2g", "text": "You would think that a place that has been open, in this location as long as they have might have a few things figured out.  Hey Management, here's a few pointers for you:\n\nWhen there are events downtown, people WILL show up.  Stop looking so shocked.  We are actually there because the wait everywhere else is too long, and we were forced to look to you by default.  Restaurant staffing is variable, meaning you are allowed to schedule adequate staff for an event night.\n\nWe rolled in, took a look around, checked out the menu and rolled out.  Then we found out the wait at Cooperstown, which was wall to wall with people, was an hour.  So we rolled back to Jacksons.  The wait for food, when the place was at only 1/3 of their capacity was an hour.  For food.  For bar food.  They have 8 items on the menu, most of which are fried.  Has it ever occurred to their staff to, umm, I unno, PREPARE?  We found an outside seat, and I meandered up to the outside bar.  15 minutes later, I finally got served.  I kept my mouth shut, because I watched one of the bartenders berate a woman for complaining about the wait.  Granted, she was a bitch, but a bitch with a  valid point.  They were only serving the people at the ends of the bar, completely ignoring the 30 or so SITTING in the middle.  \n\n$12 for 2 vodka Red Bulls, a fair price.  After learning about the wait, we decided to forgo food, but there was another 15 minute wait when I went back to the cash only outside bar.  So much for them remembering decent tippers.  \n\nThe seating arrangement outside seems weird, awkward and unbalanced, and it only gets worse when you head inside.  I hear they have \"servers\" but since I only saw one looking harried inside, that could be more of an urban legend than fact.  They could easily add more tables inside and rearrange the outside to seat more people comfortably, but given that they can't handle a preconcert crowd, they shouldn't unless they hire some experienced, friendly staff.\n\nI won't be going back anytime soon.", "business_id": "5XIvwfbIa-vuFEkkeCQ6kQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "r16djKqzO1lcvzug-sG5lA", "review_id": "Wf4FfYW5l1PTEtHR1qN72g", "text": "It's amazing to me that a bar of this size, next to all of the major venues in downtown Phoenix wouldn't try a little harder to service customers. After attending the Roadrunner's game on Saturday night a group of us went for drinks and to meet the players. After a while, we took a walk down the street to see what was happening at Cooper's, nothing, so we decided to go back into Jackson's. My boyfriend was abruptly stopped by the bouncer who wouldn't let him due to his attire (Hmmm, a hockey jersey is inappropriate attire for an apparent sports bar after a game, wtf???) so he asks to speak to the manager, the bouncer said he was the guy in charge and still wouldn't let us in. Well the bouncer became very rude and aggressive after being POLITELY asked 3 times to speak to the manager then he pulled out pepper spray and threatened him!! Are you kidding me??!! We were just in there 5 minutes ago, coming back to spend more money and this is what goes on? I'm pretty sure someone got this on their camera phone and it doesn't end here. \nI will NEVER go back in there again and will make sure ALL of my friends don't go either. What a joke. \nOh yeah, and the bar tender tried to double charge us for food. Nice service. My advice, go anywhere for pre-post game drinks but here.", "business_id": "5XIvwfbIa-vuFEkkeCQ6kQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TFoC8qQCI2VfQe3rB0Q0ng", "review_id": "MHM2BYoTersXQul-07_3qg", "text": "This place should just shut down.  Went for drinks before the TOOL concert and they had 4 people working...REALLY?  Waiting for 10 minutes at the bar, gave up and went inside, waited for another 15, nothing...They didn't even have tub girls set up....Bad planning.  We went down the street to cooperstown and although they were slammed, they had servers and we were able to get beverages before the show,  I would never go back to jackson's again.", "business_id": "5XIvwfbIa-vuFEkkeCQ6kQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yOtPLUZ9dnvuDimVLtms7w", "review_id": "gq5AfAQkPnJxmNHOjwhM_w", "text": "Worst DJ is here. Way too loud on the microphone. I will not be going here.", "business_id": "5XIvwfbIa-vuFEkkeCQ6kQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ndrY_3SESYE2DLSaPS9AXA", "review_id": "_ps-syNdBOuJEuYruDfqVg", "text": "Stopped in for a beer after the game last night, the place looked run down and very blah.  There was maybe a handful of people sitting at the bar and the bartender walked by us probably 4 times without saying anything.  Served the guests next to us and still didn't greet my group.\nHe made a comment about the Phillies hat  I was wearing and walked past(he had a braves hat on). We got up and left after about 10 mins went by.  The \"New\" Jacksons on 3rd is worse than the old Jacksons, no wonder it closed.  Cant see it staying open too long.", "business_id": "5XIvwfbIa-vuFEkkeCQ6kQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N7s6F9294fO6qZz4Vyef3A", "review_id": "bMvfUlSTFBt30T3RWgNiJA", "text": "Not like it use to be, but later found out they have a new owner and I sat down and talked with him. He's a good guy and we may network together in the future.", "business_id": "5XIvwfbIa-vuFEkkeCQ6kQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "sP5CYKTI6FhfK-vywdcTYQ", "text": "University Club is a membership club in central Phoenix. I do not have a membership but have attended meetings and a wedding at the club as a guest in the past. \n\nYou can go on-line to see rates for this under \"membership\". \n\nThe wedding, we attended was a while ago but I distinctively remember how beautiful it was out on outside garden. The ceremony and dinner was outside and it was gorgeous. It almost felt like we were not in Phoenix, but removed far far away in some plush other land with greens and plants surrounding us! The food was catered by University Club and was delicious. I remember the staff being kind. \n\nAs for the meetings I have attended inside the club, they were very nice as well. Nothing fancy dancy over the top, but had a lot of old Phoenix charm. The club is an old renovated 1917 house and each of the dining rooms are parts of the house, it's really neat. It's like being in someones home but not. \n\nGo to the website and check out the photos!\n\nhttp://www.universityclubphoenix.com/", "business_id": "xfXGTr2gLqucMDu6fVymTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Syz5CRP0rXbiEyHdRLGruw", "review_id": "N5VffvVWhro6_IcTeoHmKg", "text": "I hosted my parents 50th wedding anniversary celebration at this club.\nThe event was a tremendous success thanks to the kind and attentive service of Helga, Karen and their staff. The food is good and the  enviroment is charming. this is a lovely alternative to a commercial event space.", "business_id": "xfXGTr2gLqucMDu6fVymTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "52pO6KC4zdIg5l3c_H9nxw", "review_id": "GTvLAsL0lVz4THJjnTMeHg", "text": "We have just held a wedding at the University Club and it couldn't have been better.  Our guest list was about 55 people.  The wedding was beautiful; at night, in the large back yard under the lights  The club was decorated for Christmas complete with a fire in the fireplace.  We held the reception inside with a buffet and hor doerves.  Our guests told us this was the best wedding food they had encountered.   The evening was magical.  The food was delicious and the staff couldn't have been more attentive.  The aura was warm and welcoming.  Genie and Karen helped us every step of the way and all of the staff was prompt and courteous with every service.   A simple thank you doesn't seem adequate for the effort they made to make our day special.", "business_id": "xfXGTr2gLqucMDu6fVymTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QyD2Qud3raKhKfGWuirh4A", "review_id": "9Mmy7kDe5lzlZE2Ybq4eFA", "text": "This venue is awesome of breakfasts, luncheons, etc. the staff is awesome and always are so on top of things. The food is so delicious and there is always plenty of varieties to choose from. The price point is great!", "business_id": "xfXGTr2gLqucMDu6fVymTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9Z05mtXrXJ-22PElwp1ahA", "review_id": "xFobV8CutwsmYf61eUeDqw", "text": "I've hesitated to write about Fate. I always enjoyed the food and experience at the owner's old Lucky Dragon, even back when it was on University. I also appreciate the fact that Fate is a downtown pioneer, and that one can eat there after 9:00.\n\nWe've been to Fate a number of times, with vaguely disappointing results. After this visit -- we've had it. \n\nI'm not really high on the \"this happened when i went there one time so it must happen all the time\" style of user review. So, let me state that everything that happened on this visit has also happened during previous visits, yet never all at once. Fate, however, put it all together this time to deliver a really memorable fiasco. \n\nI don't know if Fate's policy is to have the hostess/host inform everyone waiting for a table that the wait is going to be fifteen minutes, but the math doesn't work out. The place is tiny. We waited forty minutes. The next group waited fifty-five minutes. The next few groups are probably still waiting, their once-vital bodies deteriorating into skeletons.\n\nThe server dropped off some menus, mentioned that she was going to bring us some water, and then vanished as if she were an illusionist's assistant. Again, Fate is tiny, so the trick was pretty difficult.\n\nAnyway, we ordered after she rematerialized (after the required fifteen minutes). Stuff arrived. It was the old joke -- \"the food here is terrible... and such small portions!\"\n\nI'll spare most of the hideous details, but one lowlight to share involved the sesame/shrimp/salad item. I'm hoping that the foul flavor and aroma was the result of some slightly-off fish sauce, rather than some slightly-off shrimp. Actually, why do I care? We felt lousy afterwards and dosed up on the twin antidotes of water and mouthwash. Our cat still wouldn't come near us. \n\nAnyway, I don't mean to imply that the owner and staff at Fate are malicious. The food isn't good enough, and the experience isn't good enough. Oh, if you're uncomfortable with IKEA furnishings (I'm fine), don't even try it.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "qASPib1Z8ft8e96dtbh66w", "review_id": "WLc3ChTQ6pDSftbUPlWlxg", "text": "Oh Fate.  Why do you have to be so unaccommodating?\n\nFirst of all, finding Fate takes some work.  When we turned off the main road we wondered if we were completely lost since it didn't look like the kind of neighborhood you would find a restaurant, it was very residential.  As we drove by it my husband actually thought it was an abandoned building.  There is a small parking lot off to the left that fits about 5 cars or so. The inside of the restaurant is pretty cool, with exposed brick and local funky artwork.\n\nWe went with a rather large group of 12.  One of the girls made a reservation ahead of time and they nicely set up a long table for the 12 of us.  (Note: long table not conducive to talking when in a large group)  About 8 of us arrived all at the same time but were told that we needed the whole party to be seated.  It's a small place and the 8 of us just standing in the door next to the table was a little awkward to say the least; especially considering there was only one other party dining at the time.  We stood and waited around until finally they told us we could sit down.\n\nThe food price is very reasonable and the selection is Pan-Asian, leaning heavily towards Thai.  We each placed our orders and one of the members of our party asked to have half of her entree boxed up before it even got to the table.  They couldn't do that.  They gave her a take out box and she had to do it herself.  How hard is it for them to just put half of it aside?  The food was pretty good, however, and I enjoyed my Thai coconut curry.\n\nAll in all the whole experience was unremarkable, bordering on frustrating.  The food wasn't nearly good enough to justify the poor service- although our waitress suddenly became very accommodating and friendly when we handed her cash + 4 credit cards and told her we were giving her a $50 tip on a $200 check.  Maybe we should have told her that when we had gotten there!", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "VBEbhE0ISjg6xowGNiGmgQ", "review_id": "fgJXyg7T3rga9ZRRD89EaA", "text": "This is one of those places that really pisses me off. \n\nThe food is very good, the beer is even better, and the atmosphere is super-cool. It's just the type of place we need more of in downtown Phoenix. It's even open late!\n\nUnfortunately I have to give it one lonely star because the service so often SUCKS. More than once I'v been told that because I don't have a reservation I'd have to wait up to 45 minutes despite the fact that the place was less than 50% full.\n\nThe final straw was in the middle of July, when I was asked to \"please wait outside\" for my table. Are you kidding me? The food ain't THAT good.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "g84VjttN28PWiv_WtdhnSQ", "review_id": "ggwFa7EH10tbONGcnVRYww", "text": "Sometimes I think that people are willing to let ANYTHING slide in order to avoid chain restaurants. That is why Fate is so successful.\n\nFate has the rudest staff and worst \"wait\" policy of any restaurant in town. The worst part? They make no apology for making you wait OUTSIDE for a table in 110 degree weather. Are they on crack? Outside??? The whole bar is empty...yet patrons are relegated to the hot dirty front yard. Why do you make people wait outside when you are empty?\n\nOne time I went there and only TWO tables were occupied. They told us there would be a 20 - 30 minute wait. I asked why there is a wait as nearly ALL the tables were open. The dumb girl at the door kind of shrugged and said they weren't enough waiters. So there aren't enough waiters to handle THREE tables instead of two???\n\nAt least let us wait INSIDE. \n\nDespite the place being empty the mean lady told us to wait outside. I said NO THANKS. and stormed off NEVER to return. \n\nFATE IS MY WORST DINING EXPERIENCE IN ARIZONA SO FAR.\n\nFate is less than 1 mile from my house, so it saddens me it isn't a place I can call home.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "gvagj7As9OEDZ_BgufhtEw", "review_id": "vLWw2dUfkW94GxVSBwxlOg", "text": "Hot and Sour Soup. Not for the weak of heart, but phenomenal. Oh and the House Dynamite is also a great spicy dish with a touch of sweetness.\n\nFate is amazing, and I love that CenPho is getting cute cozy little restaurants popping up everywhere, but...the service at Fate sucks. The girls are unfriendly (not rude, but not open or approachable). The last time I went there was in the winter and they forced us to sit on the open patio. It never gets that cold in Phoenix, but it was night time and I froze and I finally was able to get the girl to close the sliding door (after asking her twice). They definitely need to learn how to be more accomodating to their guests.\nOh and forget trying to go there on First Fridays...It's MADNESS.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SLiKl1y0kEsql064ApaGww", "review_id": "s6dUx5cg3qqteT1XMetqmg", "text": "No complaints about Fate here! (EDIT: See the update below)\n\nWent on what was quite possibly one of their busiest evenings - First Fridays (art walk). Luckily though, we had made reservations earlier in the week. Called about an hour beforehand and asked if we could add one more person to our party of two - they were very accommodating. \n\nWe did have to wait a little bit for our table, but I figured that would be expected on such a crazy night with people everywhere. We got a cute little table in the \"garage\" of the house. The atmosphere was fun, and our room was cozy. \n\nI didn't find the pricing out of the ordinary at all. We shared spring rolls ($5),I had pad thai with chicken ($11) and a side of rice ($1), while my friends had the dynamite with tofu ($9) and the coconut curry.  The three of us all had their fun line of teas which were the only thing I considered to be pricey... $4 for about two glass fulls. \n\nOverall our waitress was really nice, the DJ spun upstairs which added to the fun, and the food was good (spicy!!) and reasonably priced. Also the best pad thai I have had since moving to phoenix from Seattle. I would definitely go back!\n\nUPDATE: Went back a second time, and while the food was again very good, the staff was not as nice. Went on a \"first friday\" again but it was raining so no one was out. Had reservations but waited a bit to be seated. Was again seated in the \"garage\" but when a second party came into the garage, all of a sudden everyone wanted the doors open although it was raining and blustery outside. We were not asked if we were comfortable with this, and as a result had to put our coats back on and rush to finish eating before we froze. Also, the 4th member of our party arrived late and they not only informed us that they had a strict no-late-members policy (meaning she was basically refused food), but they didn't even look at her. Not even a glass of water. Ridiculous. I'm taking away a star.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "tlSSQwfHYJany7wPoTH46A", "review_id": "EXXe18HOwFzH_1jDfViVQA", "text": "Although I didn't know it, I've been living under a rock for what must be ages because I had never heard anything about Fate. All you Yelpers must be in on some vast conspiracy to chat this place up on days when I'm outside sweating to the sweet sounds of backhoes instead of procrastinating on this site under the soul sucking fluorescent lights of the office.\n\nWell played.\n\nI wish I could say the same about Fate.\n\nMy dining partner (who is obviously in on the scheme as well) had heard rave reviews about this place from roommates and friends alike, so we swung by to grab a bite on a Thursday night. He was looking forward to a delectable Pan-Asian experience. I was just looking for something to satisfy my gnawing hunger. \n\nWe didn't have a very hard time finding the place, which seems to be a common complaint, and stumbled upon a cute little converted house with a group of five sipping beers outside as they waited for a table. Since they're on summer hours or something, only one of the two houses was open, and none of the cool outdoor decorations (aside from the wicked Buddah head) were present. Just a tiny little stylized sign that stated, \"Fate.\" \n\nI really hoped that the stars were about to align and the combined fury of the kitchen and wait staff would result in the culmination of its namesake. \n\nAfter entering the restaurant and approaching the hostess, I was startled by the number of empty tables in the place and pleased that we'd soon have some saucy, ricey goodness to sate our hunger. Unfortunately, that wasn't so. She made us wait outside, after specifically barring us from remaining indoors, for five minutes. Baffling, but no biggie. Then we were ushered into a tiny room at the front of the establishment that boasted Ikea decor and very little ambiance, so I can't even give it points on that basis, which also seems to be a big seller with reviewers. We also sat about a foot and a half from the table next to us and I had to listen to the most pretentious and vapid conversation I've been a party to in recent memory. Not good.\n\nThe waitress was very friendly and attentive, and we placed our order for a couple iced teas and the pot sticker appetizer. When it came time for us to order, she was great help with the menu and we decided on the Cantonese Black Dragon Beef and the Szechuan chicken. \n\nAfter paying four bucks for a bottle of Republic of Tea, which is by no means 'gourmet,' I was a little miffed but willing to ride out the experience and judge by food alone. Then the potstickers came on a bamboo platter and I felt those stars starting to drift into alignment. I raised one to my lips after dipping it into the sauce and the celestial bodies whizzed right by each other with no care for fulfilling their fate.\n\nThey were comparable to frozen Costco brand potstickers and the sauce they came with was heavy on soy sauce and light on any other flavor. I was too hungry to care so I scarfed my fair share, but my dining partner was completely turned off. Still, I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt, maybe it was an off night in the kitchen. Then the food arrived with a little side of rice. \n\nIt tasted a little better than your mom and pop corner shop Chinese, but it was on par with anything at P.F. Chang's. And if I can compare it to a nationwide chain, it doesn't deserve any more than a mediocre rating. My food was the perfect serving size, with just the right amount of rice, but the sauce was drastically different than any other szechuan dish I've ever had and the some of the chicken was diced into itsy bitsy little pieces that funked with the texture. I was really hungry, so I wasn't that critical, but my dining partner ate about three bites of his and declared, \"I'm never coming back here again.\" To put it simply, he thought it sucked. Hard.\n\nFate is a restaurant that seems to cater to individuals that place ambiance very highly in their dining experience. The food isn't great nor is it well priced, but I may have gone on an off night, so I'm willing to give it another shot and possibly adjust my review. I'll just have to find someone else to enjoy it with.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "h9q8a0HyM71VeD86-IbaSQ", "review_id": "YFCoK8arC81TR1RHvseUNQ", "text": "I went to Fate because I had been hearing from people for a really long time that it was just a fantastic place and I really should try.  It happened to be right by the Roosevelt where we were actually going to meet up with some of you Yelpers.  You know who you are people.  Hi guys!  It was fun!\n\nWe parked and walked up and went inside.  The decor was nice. It seemed to have a decent atmosphere but I am not the type to be suckered in by all that crap.  If a place sucks, I don't care how chic the atmosphere is.  I will call a spade a spade.  \n\nThe place wasn't full, quite the opposite really.  Maybe 2 or 3 tables were occupied.  So we go up to the hostess and tell her we'd like a table for two and she says that it'll be about 5 minutes which I am fine with but when I ask her if we can wait in inside she says \"No.  Please wait outside.\"  What the fuck is that about?  I could understand if they were super busy and they didn't have any open tables for us to even sit at putting us in the way but if it weren't for the damn techno-look-at-me-I'm-cool music they were playing, you could hear crickets chirping in this joint.  Strike one!  So we go outside and wait.  She comes out after awhile and gives some other people that are waiting some drinks then tells us she'll be right back after she goes and grabs a couple of menus.  They must keep the menus in the parking lot or something because it took her awhile to come back.  \n\nShe sits us in this corner that's pretty much hidden away from everything.  So here we are eating in a restaurant that I'm convinced people go to only to be seen and here we are not being seen.  Oh woe is me!  Woe, woe, woe is me!  However will I earn my cool points for the month?\n\nThe waitress was very nice and attentive.  I'll give them that but god damn could they keep this place any darker.  I realize it adds ambiance but when you're struggling to read the damn menu it's a little much.  Strike two!\n\nWe order a couple of $4 Republic of Teas and the pot stickers then proceed to peruse the rest of the menu.  The variety is somewhat lacking and a common theme is sweetness.  As anyone who knows me will tell you, I don't do sweet.  So I order the Cantonese Dragon Beef and my significant other orders the Szechuan Chicken.\n\nThe waitress comes back with the pot stickers.  They sucked.  They were identical to the ones you get at Costco.  They are just like the ones they serve at Casey Moore's during happy hour only there they're free.  Here they cost $6.  I eat one and that's it.  Strike three!\n\nThen comes the entrees.  Decent sized portions.  I can't really tell you if the presentation was good because it was so damn dark in there but I'll just give them the benefit of the doubt on that one.  Mine was in a word, crap.  The best thing you could say about it is that it tasted weird.  I didn't even like the mushrooms.  I am a mushroom fanatic.  If there are two things on a menu that both look awesome and one has mushrooms and the other doesn't, the mushrooms always tip the scales.  But they didn't even save this dish.  I am beginning to think the baseball metaphor wasn't the best route to go as here we are already at strike four.  \n\nSo in my disappointment I decide to give my girlfriends Szechuan Chicken a try.  Baseball was definitely not the way to go because we're at strike five now.  \n\nSo now my only option is the white rice that came with the dish.  This thankfully was perfectly adequate.  Now if I go to a fucking CHINESE restaurant and the best compliment I can give the food is \"At least they didn't fuck up the rice\", we are in some ugly territory here people.  \n\nIf you're looking to go to some hip chic place cuz you want to here the latest spins from DJ Such and such, skip Fate, hit up Hunan Express and then just go straight to Myst or Drift or where ever the shiny shirts happen to be on that given night.  Nuf sed.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 9, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "HZeFzs42f0iGaA-sP_hUnA", "review_id": "ZWNT9I9QagDxjwp5PtQRyw", "text": "Stay away. Far away.\n\nI had been hearing about Fate for a while. I had high expectations, since I had been to Lucky Dragon in the past (the owners prev joint) which was OK.\n\nIt was the worst Chinese/Asian I've had in AZ, the service was terrible, the chairs uncomfortable, and to top it off my fiancee got food poisoning.... and has been sick for the last 2 days from it. I took her to the ER this morning at 4:30 AM and decided to finally start posting on Yelp since I've been a lurker for a while.\n\nAesthetics:\nInitially looks like a typical hipster restaurant like you might find in another city. Nice patio, cool inside.  However... The seating at a bus stop is more comfy. There is no chair back - just this high bar thing that digs into your back.\n\nI'm going to file this under aesthetics - we ordered the Hot and Sour soup (more on that later) and the waitress suggested it was large enough to share. However, they apparently don't have any kind of serving utensil, so we had to use our little soup spoons to serve ourself soup into another bowl out of this wide shallow terrine. WTF?\n\nService:\nI don't know a nicer way to say it, our waitress was a dopey bimbo. It took 20 minutes for her to take our order. She went missing for long periods of time when I had an empty water glass, and then for a while longer after I tracked her down and asked for some. Not good.\n\nFood:\nI ran into a friend there, and he commented at how he loved the food and was surprised we didn't like it. To be blunt, it was utter crap. \n\nThe hot and sour soup was thin and spicy. That's it. It tasted like chiles and a splash of rice wine vinegar- no other flavors present. It's not like any hot and sour soup I ever had.... in a bad way. There are these weird chewy dumplings like things in it that would be better served at protecting the floor from your chair leg. \n\nI ordered some Saigon basil something or other dish with beef, she ordered the Lemon Grass whatever with tofu.\nMy dish was bad. The beef was sliced thin but tough and chewy, and totally lacked flavor. As for basil, there were 2 small basil leaves in the dish, and that's it. The sauce was thin and one dimensional. \n\nHer lemon grass dish was also bad. The sauce tasted like Tom Yum paste from the chinese grocery store mixed with some water. I felt bad for the poor abused tofu.\n\nI'm not a big fan of chain restaurants.... but Pei Wei and Pickup Sticks are about 10x better in terms of food quality and taste. Screw that, even the chinese place in the mall food court is better. I am not exaggerating. It was a very disappointing meal.\n\nNow for the nasty part.\nI drank water - Fiancee unit drank th 'Green Tea.' It was like no other green tea I ever had seen. It was leprechaun green, with some kind of milk like substance in it.I thought it looked kinda funky, but she drank it.\n\nIt was the only difference between our meals. I tried hers, she tried mine, etc. I didn't drink the science experiment tea.\n\nWell... Several hours later she started having stabbing stomach pains. She spent the whole night up vomiting and with diarrhea.  2 days later the vomiting has subsided but she's missed 2 days of school and is still pooping up a storm. I took her to the ER at 4:30 AM this morning and they confirmed the symptoms were consistent with food poisoning. Admittedly she had just gotten back a 45 days ago from a trip to a 3rd world country where she got (and recovered from) a tropical disease so her immune system is not at it's strongest right now, but come on. This shouldn't be the end result. Plus this IS downtown Phoenix so there are plenty of people around with compromised immune systems, if you know what I mean, due to lifestyle choices.\n\nThere is some great Asian food in Central Phoenix. \n\nMaxim and Da Vang are great Vietnamese places on 19th ave.\nThe Cultural Center has a few great places, esp Golden Buddha. \nThai Lahna has been consistently good for years.\nLike I said I don't eat a lot of chain food - but even the Pei Wei at 7th ave and McDowell is way better in terms of food quality.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1cR5-LZcSYcACxhGe3DEVA", "review_id": "8KOP9dHND166nemFPuwTcQ", "text": "Ive been twice for drinks and food last time was 10/13/07\n\nService....this seems to be one of the biggest complaints here...the first time amazing it was after 2pm and when we sat down they let us get drinks if we drank them fast they where very nice even though we where the last ones in there....ok that was the Hyde part....\n\nJackal...the second time yes they made us wait outside even though there was tables free...\"where going to a staff meeting\" um I hope it was about improving the staff because thats the only thing tarnishing this place for me....I think we said we didn't want spicy food and every thing was spicy....may be they herd about us complain about the wait...\n\nFOod! : ok the pot sticker are just Ok...but I really liked the Coconut Curry Chicken....the Lemon grass chicken was really good but Too spicy for me...the Salad I had was the spiciest salad I've ever had but also really good....\n\nDrinks...um they didn't have cranberry? to mix....so raspberry instead...but other than that good sized drinks....No I didn't have any of the $22 Sakes......so the drinks where well priced....\n\nDecor: take  one of the rare historical Phx buildings and renovate it to a cool but independent not to polished places....that would be fate...funny how a little colored lighting and Co-ed sinks can make the bathroom so cool! Photo op for silly drunk people for sure.....\n\nso I don't see what all the negitive fuss is about.....I think its a great place...yes service could be better but other then that loved fate its open till 2:30am and has good food? where else would you go to get something like that? LA?", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "b60JsTGYbVqUGYbI81aOsw", "review_id": "5gFtyVBTAKFEiEMotaCmgA", "text": "I've been to Fate many times with many assortments of friends.  Best elements:  Cocktails, when the chillies cooking in the kitchen totally burn your throat at your table, their recent expansion with that weird tree made out of concrete supports (you know what I mean... ), the steamed bun appetizer, the tofu, and the time I thought I saw my friend stuff her egg roll into a spring roll wrapper to eat it.  Worst elements:  the slightly pretentious seating policy on first Fridays, and the time I threw up the eggplant special (which, incidentally, I have not seen on the menu in some years), the price of the cocktails (I've become quite adept at recreating my favorites at home for a fraction of the price... plus then I don't have to drive!  I tricked you, world).", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "gq_G5VCDziyEV2-bzGuqzw", "review_id": "peF7X4xDWeTTaE6OtipPFg", "text": "I am beyond foolish for the hot and sour soup. It's wickedly spicy, doubling as local anesthesia if you eat it too fast. I like the squishy little noodle things, they temporarily quell the scorching madness. I'm total glutton for punishment when it comes to spicy foods. \n\nThough I do agree that their dishware choices BLOW. \n\nThere are plenty of pedestrian dishes on the menu, but some are killer, like the spicy saigon (with extra basil, if you don't have the soup nazi as your chef). The drink choices are also rather fun. I love coming here with my man and just having good, hot food.\n\nThe attitude and general ineptness of the staff is awful, yes, but they aren't hired to be good servers. They are typically hired because they are edgy or cute enough, and they can tolerate the boss man's incredible rage. Johnny's a notorious hothead.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MrPOzC4Fz_xEwJkA051V8g", "review_id": "z3vsaIR-mA2O9AvPHimnMQ", "text": "I eat at Fate frequently. It's my go-to place when I'm downtown and want something yummy that I know I'm going to love. The only two dishes I ever order are the Chow Fun or the Hong Kong Flat Rice, and I only ever order tofu. \n\nI once got chicken and was displeased with the size and texture of the chicken, so now I stick to tofu. I think Fate has the best fried tofu I have ever had. \n\nIf you don't want to wait, be sure to make a reservation and it's generally speaking a more enjoyable atmosphere for smaller parties (ie, one or two people with you) rather than a large group. With such an intimate kitchen, it's impossible for everyone at your table to get your food at the same time. But, when you get your food, it's right out of the wok, steps from your table.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 2, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "e4TQFVfepzHf--hnBsjntg", "review_id": "qc3EB0PCB8anDc2An-B5Jw", "text": "Picture a first date.  You meet this guy.  Good-looking, seems nice (maybe a little \"too cool for school\"), but you are intrigued. You start chatting and collectively decide to grab a cup of coffee.  And after an enjoyable interlude, you get up, give a small wave, saying, \" I gotta run, I'll call you, this was fun\" knowing very well you will never see or speak to this person ever again.  And you just can't explain why.  This is how I feel about Fate.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gXQ3peDz-H8mFZO_U4ys3w", "review_id": "GHJcNldKk55-ClYu9kjnuA", "text": "ahhhhhhhh fate.\nfate fate fate. \nlove to love you...hate to hate you.\nthe food is delicious.\ni recommend: \nThe House Dynamite with chicken\nThe Spicy Saigon with tofu\nThe Pad Thai with chicken or tofu\nThe Hot and Sour soup\nThe Thai Chicken salad\nand the cucumber martini\nI love the atmosphere\neverything is great \n\nexcept:\nthe wait is always incredibly long for not only \nfor a table but service and food as well\nthe seating is uncomfortable close together\nthe food is overpriced.\neat in, don't get take out. doesn't taste as good for some reason.\n\nother than that i've been eating there almost since it opened four \nyears ago and i will continue to do so.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Aggpf1EWooD85fhOhoRxPg", "review_id": "pf5pVYNuJeEiGdSuZpPH9g", "text": "It must be fate that the other place we wanted to eat lunch at wasn't open--so off to Fate we went. The food was fab, the decor was--well, it's kind of like a post-apocalyptic movie where Mad Max and his merry band of nuclear war survivors would eat. Sorry guys, I'm just not into the bare look! But since I love old houses, I'll forgive you for that. And of course, in the interest of full disclosure, I'm terminally un-hip, so all  you urban pioneers out there will just love the decor.\n\nBut I'm still gonna bring hubby here sometime to eat, once again, the food is fab!!!", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4dnDsoHuxUtzhaumxbpR5w", "review_id": "kfAolrSi2wzMG6ZQhkzYQg", "text": "Fate is a great downtown spot. The servers are down-to-earth, the food is great, and best of all, it's open late! The lack of late-night joints in this city is horribly depressing.\n\nIt's sad to read other reviews of Fate being such an awful place. True, they do take reservations which can cause some trouble with people who just walk in. Those of you who complain about having to wait outside, look at what you are dining in - a house! It's not the most spacious restaurant and if it is busy, they certainly do not have room for people to crowd the place. If there is a long wait, again - a house! There are no more than a few tables. \n\nAs far as the service goes, it is excellent. The servers are extremely down-to-earth and knowledgable. The food is great, too - I recommend the Fried Tofu Wedges (well, the tofu in general), the Pad Thai, and the Hot and Sour soup. They also have fried rice, which is awesome with shrimp. \n\nAll in all Fate is a great place. Make reservations, grab a couple close friends, check out their awesome beer list, and you're guaranteed to have a great experience.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-bO7P1OtJBKN3rlGpolaFA", "review_id": "B613lHQDA6sQE-LYoj7hrQ", "text": "I haven't yelped in about 2 months, and I was waiting for a place to either wow me or disgust me.  Well, this place was that bad. \n\nFirst impressions were all right -- the outside bar was neat w/ good views of downtown, and the fire pits were nice.  No beers on tap though; and seriously, what's with the hip-hop club DJ at 7:00 pm?  Come on guys, way too early for that.\n\nIt wasn't too long before three of us were seated; and after about 10 minutes, our waitress came up and asked us whether we were ready to ... oh wait, that's right, no menus yet, good job.  O.k., so I ordered the Thai Spring rolls, which had a filling of lettuce, a single strip of carrot, and noodles.  Seriously?!  Main course, I ordered the curry, which turned out to be the worst curry in the world -- I don't even know if it was curry; it was more like a bowl of thick, yellow soup, with a few pieces of chicken and a couple of vegetables tossed in.  Yuck.  And then they only gave me a tiny bowl of rice.  I'm sorry, isn't it supposed to be the other way around?  My friends completely agreed with how bad the place was (I think they had some sort of stir fry, which they said was bland and pointless).\n\nSo yeah, I don't recommend this place.  Instead, head a block over to The Roosevelt for some good beer on tap and some pretty good food.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bK6v8n3zyycr7Eo0-PHJlg", "review_id": "ncHTcCEzNCTugXWKI-wyHQ", "text": "Fate is the kind of place that makes you feel classy while eating/drinking. They have a great selection of wine and liquor plus a bunch of beers you don't see many other places.  Just be ready to spend a bit more than usual on drinks, a glass of wine will run you about $10.\n\nIt's got a real cozy feel inside... when I say cozy, I mean, it's pretty damn small. But it's got a good atmosphere.The outside is now fantastic with this great bar, more seating, and DJ booth in a weird little loft thing overlooking the whole place.\n\nThe food is excellent. I've never had a bad experience. I'm definitely addicted to the ying yang noodles with tofu, but the Thai coconut curry is in a really close second place.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-iArS6zaHaXYjT20N1vXhg", "review_id": "qNTRhZak_aV_ExEdYUi0Lw", "text": "Definately a diamond in the rough.  From first impression it seems like what am I doing eating at someone's house???  The service is slow and overpriced...however the food is really that good.  They serve asian fusion type food.  The pot stickers & hot & sour soup are excellent appetizers.  The main dishes are a bit eclectic but are tastey.  And the after dinner fortune cookie type things are very good.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "SBbftLzfYYKItOMFwOTIJg", "review_id": "l3DIAANr7H0JMJ9BwzxFhw", "text": "Wow. I've been reading the other reviews and I'm honestly shocked.  I've been coming here since it first opened and no one knew anything about it.  I liked it better when it was small and unknown, but that's because I could enjoy it at my leisure.  The owner would often come out and chat up the customers and the business in a house was a fairly new phenomenon.\n\nThe food has been consistently tasty and fairly priced. The only thing to change over the years is the architecture and decor.  I've taken all sorts of people here to eat and no one has ever disagreed that it was the best Chinese food.\n\nI have always had at least adequate service on First Fridays.  The rest of the time, the service is as wonderful as the food.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "eBFm-lABQiKpaUcPDfYOgA", "review_id": "szaJZfnJ060rnsXrFbzrHQ", "text": "I heard about this guy Sarah K. went out with on 12/12. They didn't quite click, but he sounded up my alley. We totally hit it off and had all kinds of romantic dinners and wild nights. Then we got married and made tons of babies and they all grew up to become supreme court justices. This is how I feel about Fate.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-F32Vl8Rk4dwsmk0f2wRIw", "review_id": "0omNi4UODOS4mc29fVKusg", "text": "If the city of Phoenix were to ever put out a book \"Downtown for Dummies\", Fate would land the cover spread.  It is like the Mary Jane of downtown establishments, a gateway drug into our city's inner core.\n\nLeery suburbanites -- and oh are they visible -- lurk into the restored bungalow and mingle with the Scenies.  After eating here, they are convinced that they want to come downtown more and urban-out.  For this, I am very appreciative of Fate.  We need more people downtown after-hours (5PM ... booo!) and Fate is their subpoena.  \n\nAnd this is just what their gentle palates need -- swankish pan-asian pabulum that outshines P.F., but in reality would all make us feel and look a little silly if we boasted it as our premiere Asian restaurant to a New Yorker, Seattlite, or San Franciscan.  Fate is a sleek little spot that feels cooler than it is and keeps you coming back based on the atmosphere and above average food.\n\nI have absolutely no problem eating here -- its good for groups now because their outside patio is huge -- but I'm not going here to be wowed by the food.  I have my two dishes that I don't vary from now and I suspect that once you become a regular you will have those dishes that you will rely on when the time comes for you to throw your divorce party with all of your other psycho suburbanite girlfriends before hitting up Postino.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3_tMJjAsNaRlEpNTDvqDbw", "review_id": "4FGdRuy2GwjzvtWDawM2yQ", "text": "Fate is defintly on heavy rotation for me. I really like how It is low-key. The food is really good and the staff is nice. I would defintly recommend calling ahead, the restaurant is a converted post war home (probably 950 sq. feet), so you could be waiitng for awhile. They don't really have a seating area to wait-that would be their only down fall. Try the tofu with your dish, it is so good.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "edVUZS70KmFGVRIbDjDEGg", "review_id": "4iO_EExEbzLU5MQzznhZqg", "text": "I discovered this little gem while at a client in downtown Phoenix.  As with most hidden secrets in the area, this place is situated in a nondescript old house and is very easy to pass by if you aren't looking for it.  Although I've only tried one dish there, the menu is a mix of Asian delights from Indian to Vietnamese to Chinese.  I recommend anything with curry, as they have what is probably the best yellow curry sauce I have ever tasted.  I ordered mine with chicken but you can easily have a vegetarian version made, and from what my vegetarian friend told me it was just as great.  If you are one of those office types grinding away in a downtown phoenix building slowly losing your soul, do yourself a favor and drive a few blocks north and check the place out.  It sure beats walking to Subway or Quizno's for lunch every day.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "N7lSh49zQ13sG3Jpa9E6cw", "review_id": "kMKcALEBS4z05DY-sCFdHA", "text": "I don't know what else I can say that hasn't already been said about Fate, but here goes. \n\nThe food at Fate is like a warm spicy Asian orgasm on a plate. The martinis send me to another level of heaven. Johnny Chu is a genius and  I will cry if he ever leaves Phoenix.\n\nI think that about covers it.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CWYHXKPXqP4KgY3TyI54lg", "review_id": "QE5D1P2tnIPqG61M7k-d3A", "text": "I had to sleep on this one a few nights.\nI take a negative review status seriously, and to me a \"2\" is pretty bad.\n\nThe facilities are awesome.  Outdoor bar rocks.  But right away it seemed too loud, which remined me that I may be too old.\n\n30m wait ended up being over 1 hour (Not managing expectations).\nSpinach Buns were a solid \"4\"  Yum..  Must have.\n\nVegge Spring rolls (not fried) were horrible - \"1\".  It was like eating a shredded Daikon Radish.  There was NOTHING else in them!  Why?\n\nOrdered a chicken thing that was marginal.\nAnd a Beef (leather)  thing with noodles.\nThey served a small cup of rice that I thought was amazing.  The steamed rice was a \"5\" for me.\n\nThe beef was remarkably like seasoned leather.  As an amateur chef I sincerely cannot decide what techniques I would employ to make it so tough and flavorless.  It would be hard to reproduce.\n\nTime to get back to basics.  This was no \"Flo's\" or \"Changs\".\nThe service didn't suck, but close.\n\nHoping it was just an off night, but .?", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rg5pRVVh-mtBjNqKB1N2Tg", "review_id": "9kqSPWc5LAOBEcUmIVPKaA", "text": "I've been here for lunch once.  When I went the weather was beautiful and sitting outside near the garage, was outstanding.  The atmosphere is nice and down to earth, with a dash of trendy.  The food was slightly above average.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "648OlBnPCh9eg1tZSo9Ycg", "review_id": "WSVBNJd6jYaU0ky_0SiGeQ", "text": "Ever since I moved to the area I've been wanting to try this place.  Since we are now in walking distance, I wanted to make sure that I tried this place ASAP!\n\nSo last night, me and my man-friend decided to run out for a quick dinner and decided that Fate was at the top of our list!\n\nWe showed up and was a bit confused by the bar outside...but after we sat down, our waiter explained that the bar next door (which plays GREAT dance music) is associated to Fate...but a different \"entity\".  One more comment about the bar...there is a big patio that is going to be awesome for the quickly approaching summer!\n\nSo back to Fate...we tried the Pot Stickers which were really good and some cocktails.  Man-friend tried the Cucumber Kamikaze, which was AWESOME!  For dinner we had the Pad Thai w/Chicken and Szechwan Beef.   Both were good and extra spicy!  The spice here is not for the faint of hearts...it's the real deal.  Bring some tissues to wipe your brow and your nose! ;)\n\nOne final great touch with Fate was the little miniature cookies that they give you with your bill.  These airy little cookies taste like vanilla wafers...and I can't wait to go back for more!\n\nThe service was good and we had a great time!  I If you are in the neighborhood, you've gotta stop by.  They have a cool outside bar as well.\n\nOne final note...our waiter shared with us that Fate is open until 2:30am with full menu service on the weekends...so if you are Downtown after a night of drinking...swing by here and grab a midnight snack.  \n\n4/2008 ~Update~\n  After eating at Wild Thaiger...which isn't too far away, this place definitely seems lacking.  Less flavorful and not as authentic.  If I ever had a choice between the two, I would pick Wild Thaiger in a heartbeat!", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-02-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "tzFb-j7t0ken-7g47wtRpA", "text": "Imagine this: over the course of 3 hours, you've imbibed about 6 Hobgoblins at The Lost Leaf. Your comrad - playing it safe, since driving - watched you down this UK tasty treat, while enjoying her own. Then you both decide to wander the block. That's when you make a stop at Fate. It being around midnight, the interior is decorated with only a few patrons, mostly at the bar. You two snatch a table inside, near the door, and begin to partake of the tempting apps - egg rolls, dumplings. One has another beer - part of the \"sober up\" process, he assures you. The Sober One munches contently, admiring the art on the walls, the low lighting, the discovery of a place for \"after the bar,\" when she gets the munchies and the night is winding down, near ready for her lovely face to meet her pillow. \n\nSo, next time you're in the area, make sure to go to Fate. They offer a good array of menu items, which makes this place a great spot to go before the bar(s), or after. \n\nThey could invest in a better beer selection, but since they offered Kronenberg 1664, who am I to complain? (The Drunk One didn't.) Besides, I s'pose if you're looking for selection, you'll make the one-block trek to The Lost Leaf.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "V2dNkzZOk61E-ChEOwDlxA", "review_id": "6KsE-4w6AkJhzgrm0JB8Ug", "text": "here's the deal. fate is costly. the drinks are costly. the food is costly. the atmosphere, quality,  and service are priceless.\n\ni don't mind waiting forever for something that is worthwhile and fate is.\n\ni have only been disappointed in one fate experience and it had more to do with being in a large party in a small restaurant. \n\ntofu is amazing.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "hnirQYfI4cjrzSMENyQTWw", "review_id": "scmS9Pa3V8ontvawPRuGSw", "text": "I'm not sure why I'm bothering to review Fate myself, since dozens of other people have already done so. I guess it's because I've become a little disillusioned with the place.\nMy husband and his friends have come here all the time for years. Often, they bring me, and I love the food. The tofu is always perfectly crispy, the dishes (especially the chow fun) are excellent and the drink menu is fun and creative.\nSo why 3 stars?\nSimply, this place has developed a really bad attitude. Fate is like that friend in middle school who suddenly decided she was \"too cool\" for you, and started moving away from  you at the lunch table and then sabotaging your cheer leading routines.\n\nLast time we came here, the bar next door to it had just opened -- so we made some allowances for slowness -- but STILL. We made reservations and still had to wait an hour. That's ridiculous. Then we had just purchased expensive drinks and were not allowed to bring them to the restaurant. No apologies, nothing.\nThat particular night, after an hour, we were still table-less and  about to leave, as we had seen plenty of couples who were apparently *friends* with the waitstaff (and who had come much later than we had) get seated, while we waited... and waited.. .and waited... Finally, the owner of the restaurant saw us complaining, recognized my husband's friend, and found us seating.\n\nNow, a few days ago, we called to make reservations and dared to ask if they had something earlier than 9:30. What did we get? A snappy, smart ass response.\n\nNo thanks, Fate. There are plenty of other places opening up downtown and we'll start to take our business there. I love what you're doing to downtown Phoenix, but that slowly swelling head on your shoulders isn't attractive.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "90a6z--_CUrl84aCzZyPsg", "review_id": "cJ_sWhHg2BQtPCx3AoJAbA", "text": "People seem to love or hate this place... \"fate hate\"?\n\nAnyway, I lean towards the love, it is a charming converted home right in downtown. The chef is a genius, the food was unique and memorable. Get reservations or cross your fingers!\n\nMy only complaint is that the place gets a little stuffy in the summer.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "3KUZG_9wnIv0SePjz6499Q", "review_id": "0oz7bIp2HBSWPd18E4Cemg", "text": "For downtown phx, this place was once pretty cool.  But the 'bigger' it got, the portions got smaller, the food got worse and the service got snottier and it's pretty much a skip now.\nI do love a few of the menu items.  But I think its mostly due to the large amount of MSG used in the them and the excellent tofu preparation.  The sauces are one step from the grocery store otherwise, and hugely overpriced for what they are.\nThe concept of making people wait even when the restaurant is empty is ridiculous.  It doesn't make you look cool, Fate, it makes you look like you don't give a shit about your customers.  Also, the hiring practice there seems to be 'no serving experience, vapid, hipster, 'hot' girl?'  PERFECT!  and thus, the service often blows.  (save for a few servers that have been there forever, and are awesome)\n\nI used to love this place when the food was better and it was less pretentious years ago.  Now its just overrated and overhyped.  A true sign of how a lack of competition allows even the worst to survive.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Wy7f9DOuBEOenhnA7KIKoQ", "review_id": "Gw7p-SBtio2R835ekMGt2w", "text": "Super yummy.  I've only been here once, it seems all the other times I tried to go, they were closed... bummer. \n\nI had Pad Thai and crab puffs... both amazing.  Keep wanting to go back... hopefully I get the chance soon. Gary and I need to compare their crab puffs with our other favorite crab puffs so we can pick a personal favorite crab puff in Phoenix.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "9fDWwLefoRH9-hUtdugVfw", "review_id": "6Jzv0SsPG60i3TrRqhZEGg", "text": "I absolutely loved fate, the food the atmosphere and even the wait staff! It was a fantastic downtown experience and can see why everyone loves the place. The urban jungle atmosphere and zen like indie art on the walls truly completed the asthetics and made for a beautiful back drop. Both dishes we orderd were delcious. I love the way they prepared the tofu. Superb! Nest door is a lounge i believe with a DJ spinning some chill grooves. It was a great date joint. So I highly recommend it! 4 and a 1/2 stars.....", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "tlpmhQ9a-CaNeFuBNfg-LA", "review_id": "CUSExxjflaOfleGEmXD43Q", "text": "Wow, i can't believe how many reviews this place already has.  From the outside the place didn't look like it was open. then upon entering you feel like you have just found a diamond in the rough.  I felt Leanardo Dicaprio in the beach making new discoveries on his travels. anyhow,  we had the thai spring rolls and saigon egg rolls for starters. I really enjoyed the egg rolls. spring rolls were good as well but there was just 2.  For the main courses we had Xa HO Fun with beef and chicken. dont get the beef just chicken as the meat is mediocre. The waitress mentioned this to me  but I have ADD and did't listen!  We also had the house dynamite and this was very good.  the cookies that come with the bill were GREAT!    Cool atmosphere and really enjoyed Simon lutrin's artwork which can be seen  at simonlutrin.com.  check it out you will be glad you did!", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "330uVLSamVfBMHDvvhAprw", "review_id": "bmtml0D9Tv5hww2fvNWxCw", "text": "The place is pretty good.  The staff is friendly.....the atmosphere is great......the decor is funky & cool.\n\nBut, the food was tasty but the rice was dry, cold & hard.  I would say the food is average.\n\nThat said, I would say the place is fun.  I wouldn't drive all the way downtown for it...but if I was in the area, it's a good place to stop.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "oC0kwGvgaAeT3ZIxdxTcJA", "review_id": "PLot47oUfLhekhStAHifqw", "text": "I want to like Fate but I just don't. They cater to my vegan cravings so how bad can it be? But I just get a really shitty vibe when I walk in... Like it's sooo annoying that I want to eat there. This could all be in my head. I think everyone should try it for themselves. \n\nThat said, what's not in my head is the pricing structure of their drinks next door. Holy mother of chicken, Christmas and rice. Those are some pricey fuckin' drinks. The ambiance is cool but it doesn't justify it. Not to this wretched skank's soul.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "nhqrPfmHegblEc4RtkiXHQ", "text": "I love Fate, and have been there dozens of times. I agree with a lot of reviewers about the attitudes from the girls who work there. They act as though you are a bother. I can't understand why someone would work a job they hate. The food though, is incredibly tasty, and has plenty of options for vegitarians and carnivores. I like the hipster atmosphere and the food a ton. The drinks are weak, and overpriced, but the food reasonable. This translates over to next door where they charge 9 bucks for a well drink. They also treat you like scum. I'm only giving this restaurant a 4 because I pay a lot more attention to food quality and taste than I do service. I also love the fact they are open late. I work til 10pm most nights so its good to have an option that isn't fast food.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "QrOSr8bzAjpIgyNftDLUBg", "review_id": "TPuB28F6vMZes3Bux_Mg8g", "text": "I hate Fate!  \n\nMy fate at Fate has always been to have a mediocre meal that takes too long.  Don't even bother with a group as it only makes the servers even more surly than normal and the food even slower to arrive.\n\nThe last time I was there, I was with a group (bad idea, per my comment above).  Several folks asked that their food be prepared mild.  When the food came, every dish on the table was nuclear hot.  I can handle hot food, but this was on par with Los Dos Molinos.  When we mentioned this to our server, she told us that it all has to do with the peppers they have on hand at any given time.  She patiently explained that the heat levels of the peppers vary (Duh!), but the chef always uses the same amount of pepper and never tastes the food.  Therefore, the heat level varies wildly and there is no consistency.  Frankly, any chef who doesn't taste their food needs to get out of the kitchen and into another line of work.\n\nThe concept of the menu with the various preparations and the choice of proteins is great.  Sadly, Fate falls apart in its execution.\n\nIt's a lot less flashy, but you get a consistent meal at China Chili where they also know how to regulate the heat in their food.  Apparently their chefs actually taste their dishes.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jnMII2mt0V6AM4_oMECyIQ", "review_id": "Hz7RZd6rp9lW3Su-Ylp9lw", "text": "First of all, Johnny Chu should be ashamed to call himself a chef. He is barely a line cook. As stated in previous reviews, he doesn't even taste his own food (which accounts for the wide margin of variety a single dish may have on two different visits).\n\nSo, I made reservations, thinking I may be able to sit at the bar because I arrived 10 minutes early. Wrong. I was ordered to wait outside. Nearly 45 minutes later, and a drink at the bar next door, I inquired about my table. The girl didn't even look up at me to acknowledge I had said anything. After a minute or so of staring at her while she continued to ignore me, she finally said my table was ready. Hmm.\n\nThe food is horrible. I fear those of you who enjoy it, rather enjoy the \"atmosphere\" and come here to be seen. The food is either completely bland (e.g., my curry, which tasted of water with a slight hint of something I couldn't even recognize) or so hot as to mask any possible flavor. By calling themselves \"authentic Asian\" cuisine is just silly. There are so many hole-in-the-wall Asian restaurants that could cook Chu under the table blindfolded.\n\nSo, the rude, nonexistent service, the insanely overpriced food, and to be seen is what you're paying for. If you enjoy being treated like shit and fed food that I wouldn't feed in a troth for pigs--you may enjoy this place and good for you!", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "kgyv3ctYEZ0ACslpoakunw", "review_id": "8znG7jU6Lqb5Tkqjfv4v0g", "text": "Fate has great food, but lacks on every other level. I live three blocks away so its upsetting to see a place with so much potential fail.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ZqMS4ElQg-k1tQBC06h7lQ", "review_id": "VOjb_IdtygVhcWUGOZzwrg", "text": "The bartender remembered my name. HA! Fate is rad... dining experience not so much. Actually Ive never eaten here. We either decided not to go through it or someone ate my dinner because they had too many cocktails. When you go, park on the street, stay for the cocktails - for they are large and in charge, leave for the food and don't climb the wall.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4MnVm1LWQ2ZXso4ORe_fZA", "review_id": "bkRJnvnBuqsiAoaQA-cwYA", "text": "I was actually pretty shocked to see any negative reviews for Fate on here.  The whole bun scenario listed a few reviews down sounds like a fiasco, but thankfully i've never had a negative experience there, and i've been there god only knows how many times.\n\nFate is my favorite restaurant.  i discovered it late one night (well, early morning, actually) after helping a friend shoot a burlesque show downtown.  I was amazed that they were open that late (I think it was one...maybe two A.M.?).  He insisted that I'd be amazed, and I was.  \n\nI have had to wait a few times to get in, but usually that was because it was First Friday.  It's understandable, because it's a small place (like most of the places downtown), and it's pretty popular.  Besides, you can always call ahead and make a reservation if you don't want to wait.  It's not a big deal.  \n\nThe service the first time and each subsequent visit was excellent, and the food was brought out ridiculously fast.  The crab puffs are to die for, and I honestly have trouble narrowing down which martini is the best.  The pad thai martini is just amazingly weird enough to be good, but the spicy cucumber is out of this world.  I've tried a number of dishes, but I always come back to the spicy Saigon with shrimp.  I'm glad I don't live nearby, or I'd go there all the time.  This way it's always a treat when I go.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OqEBJaft_0-s4p-0ujBZdw", "review_id": "5VSL_KgPmidNaDmW82b3PA", "text": "I love Fate! LOVE it. I love Fate so much, sometimes I want to take it behind the school and get it pregnant!\n\nTheir green tea milk is AMAZING. I go cuckoo for it. For reals! Their little mushrooms are so good too. Oh my god, they are like little mini mushrooms. If keebler elf's, harvested mushrooms, these would be it! So good! If it's your first time, trust me: get the crab puffs, grab yourself a cool refreshing hulk-alishist Green Tea Milk, and go for the Hong Kong flat noodles. So good! \n\nAnd what about those little wafer cookies they give you at the end? They are like air! But better! (...they have calories...maybe they are not like air...but in a perfect world? Like Air!)", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "54wr4oNkJsvaHM1U5n4iUA", "review_id": "qCpE_i672o772G6nR-JDZg", "text": "Fate was okay. Nothing to write home about. The food was flavor-less. We had their \n- steamed spinach buns: pretty good really. dipping sauce was a little weak - too much salt.\n- fried tofu wedges: okay. could have been seasoned better before fried. garnish was weak.\n- house dynamite: had this with chicken. the chicken was pre-cooked and tasted old. the sweet and sour sauce was okay - not distinct. I think the dish could have been better with more ginger or something.\n- hong-kong flat noodles: sauce was weak. could have had more garlic.\n\noverall, the bar area is kinda cool next door to fate. but, the restaurant needs some work. starting with the hostess. the hostess stand is buried in the back of the place and she acts like you should know who she is. She was rude. Didn't greet us - It's was more like: \n-\"What?\" \n- \"Um, Hi, can we put our name down?\" (this is a restaurant, right?)\n- \"Oh, yeah, if you want. It's going to be like an hour.\"\n- \"Okay, great. We'll go next door.\"\n-", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8K-MwDsF42xin_zPbKcZFg", "review_id": "HFuW3AHu9k6N6b_KdSXEmA", "text": "I've had better food but this is a good place to chill at... not to mention they have GOOD Mojito's!!", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 8, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "ZZ43etAB2n_T53YBYtf8Dw", "review_id": "D8Mkm9yt2V0hMsWmBiNHcw", "text": "I really enjoy the atmosphere however the food is worse than a microwave dinner. I think the buy bing bags of stirfry from costco!!\n\nWe got there and they didnt seat us for 30mins. When there were tables. Then we got seated and didnt get the food for 1 and a half hours. \n\nWe kept trying to grab the witress but she would avoid us. Then we would ask othe waitresses and they said the would check.\n\nPeople were coming and going that got there after us!!!\n\nFinally I got aggressive with our waitress and we saw her walk to the chef and put in our order!!!\n\nShe forgot to put in our order!!!\n\nSince she wanted to pretend like it was just taking a long time she fucked the whole order up because she was going off memory and couldnt ask us because then we would know.\n\nThe food came finally and it was all crap we didnt even order!!!\n\nWe told her to forget the whole thing we are leaving and not paying.\n\nShe grabbed her manager who told us. \n\n\"she is on thin ice with the owner who is right there. I can take it off the bill but there is a good chance we will get her fired. Or the waitress will pay for half out of her pocket\"\n\nWTF!!!!!!!!!!!\n\nOf course I told her the whole meal needs to be free and it was extremely unprofessional that she would blame a waitress getting fired because we waited a total of 2 hrs for the wrong meals we didnt eat!!\n\nIt would have been rated a zero star but I gave it 2 because now they are a bar too and that portion is pretty cool.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "-Dof9NwAoQwRM-GVPZk5zw", "review_id": "7jdpG29umCUQ-r8ehxCbMw", "text": "This is one of those reviews where I don't have too much to say.\n\nI ordered the House Dynamite with shrimp and it was good.  Not out-of-this-world good, but I'd-order-it-again good.  My fellow yelper dining companions liked their dishes too for the most part.  If I lived in that area I might go there more, but it's not a place I will go out of my way to go to.\n\nThe outside seating and bar area look cool (we sat inside right by the kitchen) and would be really nice for drinks at night.  The two downers were the amount of flies and the fact that I was running a few minutes behind and the chick wouldn't sit my friends before I got there.  Really?  And the place was empty too, so it's not like they were holding anyone up.  \n\nA solid 3 stars from me.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "HOleI3jz1MLNUJ6cc1x0Pw", "review_id": "0Kxya-LStb1yjbv7LdZfDQ", "text": "My husband and I checked the place out for the first time on a First Friday (http://www.artlinkphoenix.com/alp/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12&Itemid=27) and were really impressed by the setup - the house right on the corner has a huge circular bar in front of it and the house on the left is the actual restaurant (with 4-5 tables in front for outdoor dining). The outdoor area was filled with people sipping drinks and waiting to be seated and the vibe felt really hip and urban, just like the artwalk taking place in the surrounding streets. \n\nThere was a wait for a table, so we put our name down. As many reviewers have already mentioned, the hostess isn't particularly warm and is actually a bit snippy. I don't think it makes the place seem more desirable if the staff is aloof and plays hard to get, but hey, maybe some people fall for that. We then walked over to get a drink at the bar. I tried the Pad Thai martini (a mix of lemongrass and basil, I think it was). It was strong, for sure, but for $12, I expected a slightly larger portion. The flavor was also really strong (very herbal) and not particularly tasty. \n\nWe were seated inside after about 20 minutes of waiting, which wasn't too bad given how busy the area was for First Friday. Unfortunately, however, we were seated at this high, communal table - across from each other, but sandwiched (literally) between two other parties. We didn't necessarily have a problem with this arrangement, but what did piss us off was how *ridiculously* uncomfortable the bar stools were. They were made out of this hard metal criss-cross material and literally dug into the backs of our thighs. My husband commented that they should have sat on them before they decided they would make sense for seating during a meal. On a positive note, the inside was decorated in this really cool urban-loft style and being so close to the kitchen created a really homey feel (although on this 110-degree night, we couldn't \"stand the heat\" but couldn't really \"get out of\" or away from the kitchen). \n\nOur server was friendly enough and the food was definitely decent. For our appetizer, we tried the Thai spring rolls - the rice paper was the right softness and the dipping sauce was awesome, but the rolls were literally stuffed with vermicelli and contained just one miniscule shrimp each. The entrees - the shrimp sesame salad and chicken Xa ho Fun noodles - were definitely good but nothing mindblowing. The veggie selection in the noodles seemed random and not necesarily well-thought-out. The sauce on the noodles was tasty and perfectly spicy, but there was too much of it, so the noodles got kind of soggy. The salad was also overdressed, and the dressing was too salty. However, the shrimp in the salad was amazing quality - we've had a lot of bad shrimp here in Phoenix, so this was a huge plus. To sum it up, for every positive we encountered in our food, there was a drawback. \n \nActually, now that I stop and think about it, the whole negative-for-every-positive thing kind of describes our whole experience at Fate. We loved the bar area but weren't big fans of the drinks. We appreciated the cool vibe of waiting outside a house to be seated but weren't thrilled with how inhospitable the hostess was. We thought the inside of the restaurant was well-presented but hated the imprints those horrible stools left on our thighs. We thought some aspects of the food were great but that others were sub-par. Didn't love all of it, but didn't hate all of it. Three stars.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wNqwKWaRjClmcKsoJJRFow", "review_id": "-Ot4Rfl_KZgM59QPxTKeZQ", "text": "I've only experienced the bar and am eager to return to try the food-it smells wonderful. So that being said, this review pertains only the bar. This bar is AWESOME- it reminds me of all the outdoor bars in Patong Beach in Thailand. Big circular bar outdoors-we checked it out during this past First. Awesome, chill feel with red mood lighting. If you can't sit at the bar, there are other tables and chairs on the patio as well as a sofa. Good selection of drinks, and the DJ was playing some righteous chill tunes. Really made for a nice atmosphere that makes me want to go back for more. I think it will be PERFECT in a few months when the weather cools down a bit-the fan and outdoor coolers make it bearable, but it's still a little. That still did nothing to detract from the awesome atmosphere that the bar has. During First Friday, it feels like the center piece of an awesome black party. The only reason I'm giving 4 instead of 5 stars is that it takes forever to be served. These bartenders are justifiably busy, but to wait and have no one acknowledge that I'd been waiting is costing them a star on this rating. But this is relatively minor-if you're not in a rush, you will LOVE this place!", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "fQ_QFNfPS5heqAXzCGgEyg", "text": "This is by far my favorite restaurant ever.\n\nI have been coming to Fate for about five years now and never ONCE have I been disappointed with the food or the atmosphere. We are normally pretty lucky and we get Heather who is SUPER sweet and a great waitress. I see reviews about people complaining about the hostess. Yeah, they can be snobby and make life difficult but it is SO worth it.\n\nI would 100% recommend the hot and sour soup. It is amazing. Unfortunately I recently found out it has SHRIMP POWDER so I cannot eat it any more. Another tasty veggie friendly appetizer is the tofu wedges. They come with an amazing peanut sauce.\n\nI have had several entrees, but always come back to the Hong Kong Flat Rice with fried tofu. It is so amazing. Garlicy sauce. They have really amazing yellow curry too. They might put brown sugar in it because it is a little sweet, but perfectly so.\n\nThe portions are always great, and you honestly CANNOT beat the atmosphere. It is an old house in the historic district turned restaurant and they display artwork from local artists. \n\nStay away during artwalk though, or you will have to wait forever for a table. They are open really late on the weekends too.\n\nAt least give Fate a shot once. If you don't like it I will let you punch me in the gut.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4JapGtmN58pZYo1ClbV8qw", "review_id": "0KwcWVaYwqbpk9y7jr_Qeg", "text": "I just need to say that what ever that sauce is that they serve with the fried tofu... Oh God! I would bathe in it if I could. Anyway. That sauce aside, the food is pretty good but it's not the best I've ever had. The parking situation kind of sucks which is a slight turn off as well. I've been a few times and tried a few different menu items and they all rate about the same in my book... those little cookie/wafer things they give you with the check though are really good. In fact, I think I might head over to Lee Lee's to pick some up =)", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "UoBfwbXaixelZBghbJ2cSg", "review_id": "RPtwR_5-AA5iqsJoRLHANw", "text": "Yay: The outdoor bar is cute, although 105 degrees and humid prohibits actually *sitting* outside and enjoying a drink.\n\nYay: Despite the uber-bitchy hostess, we were actually able to get seated on a Friday night at 8 pm right away, although there were inklings of staff resistance.\n\nYay: Very cute decor.\n\nBoo: It's eight hundred degrees outside, and you know what? When you're a cheap ass with the AC, it's eight hundred degrees INSIDE too.\n\nBoo: The thai spring rolls are like nothing I've ever had, and not in a good way. Kind of cold and flaccid, yet sticky, and filled with little white noodles. Huh? No. Even if it tasted good, it's too close to fellating a cadaver for my taste.\n\nBoo: NO substitutions. NO sauce on the side. Especially -- according to the wide eyed server -- because the owner was there that night. I do not give a rat's ass. I am the customer. If I want a side of sauce, who the hell cares? Pretentious jackass.\n\nBoo/Yay: I am picky about curry. I like it very very very thick, which Fate's was. However, it was actually quite flavorless, a surprise given that the empty takeout container stunk my kitchen up so bad you'd think it would have flavor for days. The tofu was good, though, crispy and not gooey.\n\nBoo: Service? Sucked out loud, especially after we got our entrees. Literally abandoned, we had to get up and actually get a server, any server, so we could get takeaway boxes and the check. The same server never came by twice.\n\nSo, you have mediocre food and a staff with the deadly combination of clueless and pretentious. No thank you. I know everyone seems to love Fate, and I wanted to too, but we will not be back.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Pr1Z6jWvfYBZXozRsDMFWg", "review_id": "uO1jPBWwqKqRWK-SPwwpxg", "text": "Am I a snob about Asian food? Yup. Can't help it. I grew up in NYC, where Chinatown has real Chinese people. I lived for a decade in San Francisco, which has arguably the best Asian food in the US. I had a Korean girlfriend who was attending the culinary institute, and I happily volunteered to be her guinea pig (yeah, for her cooking too). And I spent a lot of years traveling all over the US and Europe, so I'm sufficiently jaded. \n\nI also have to say, I've tried lots of restaurants since moving to AZ four years ago, and I've come to the conclusion that, just as the Germans can't do decent Mexican food, AZ suffers a dearth of decent Asian restaurants. \n\nThat said....Fate is pretty good by AZ standards. Put it in SF and it wouldn't last a week, but here, it stands tall. The atmo is funky to the point of trying-too-hard. I like the support-yer-local-artist concept, sure. I like the rustic, we're too cool for carpeting decor. But fer chrissakes, would it kill you to slap a coat of paint on the walls, or sand down the splinters on the floor? \n\nSure, I'd eat there again....but I'd rather just grab a good Asian fusion meal when I'm out of town.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YoBgKOdfpGH48LpIDSfoQQ", "review_id": "Iy3pFKXsKOXJYFbiY39PTw", "text": "I can't imaging that I haven't reviewed Fate before. The prices are pretty good, the food is also a favorite of mine. I agree with DK, it tries to hard to be cool, but with little else to eat on roosevelt, I guess it has to. They can't seem to keep good staff, the host(s) have the amount of brain cells you expect them to have when you see of the- yes, I'm trying to be artsy- outfits they go out in public in. Just get the food to-go and you'll be alright.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "mUUy72UfqmFj_krWclKELw", "review_id": "hb4RQ-tVhEigU3-htsfixg", "text": "this place isn't all that it's hyped up to be. lots of people say \"this is the best place for chinese\" it really isn't people. i've had better from, i'm embarrassed to admit - pei wei. i had the beef pad thai which was watery and bland. it seemed like they just added a load of hot-spices to cover up the watery substance. it was just awful! the server took a long time to refill my water while my mouth was on fire,  i'm never going back to this place again. \n\n\n\nthis place is too small to bring in a 10 person group, so don't.\n\nsorry Fate i know you mean well to the asian cuisine community, but you're not worth my presence.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XbR2Fx-waSWhLNPE5TK8Dg", "review_id": "JWthvREX3d3X9OhjbhVKiA", "text": "I must say Fate was the only positive thing I gained from an otherwise awful date. The food was fantastic. I had the green chicken curry. It had the perfect mixture of spices and it was not too spicy for a curry dish. I wasn't  expecting the curry sauce to be creamy. The sauce had a light green split pee hue, but despite the odd color the flavor was amazing. The meals were fairly priced. I believe my dinner was around the same price as my first drink...$10.00-$12.00. I enjoyed the artistic ambiance. The staff was polite and our food and drinks were delivered to us promptly. I have read other reviews about the hostess's being rude...luckily I haven't experienced that. Even if I had e negative staff experience I would still recommend Fate for the food alone.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4dnDsoHuxUtzhaumxbpR5w", "review_id": "UD_t_AgGfIYwz4smcq2KJQ", "text": "Sorry, Fate, but you're goin' downhill. I don't know if it's the economy, or what, but what's with cutting back portions even smaller? Sorry, but I can't see the justification in spending $12 on 1 1/2 cups of food and a measley 1/2 cup of white rice that might satisfy one person. I mean, the portions weren't large to begin with, why cut them back even more? \n\nAlso, it's time to rethink your management skills. The veteran servers have always been amazing, but what's with the hostess? It would be nice being greeted with a smile and 'hello'. Instead you're made out to look stupid and completely clueless - upping the awkwardness. Also, they need to just get rid of the \"bar\" like table. Everyone mistakes it for a bar and gets their heads bit off when they attempt to wait there...and it hasn't proven to be a comfy dining area unless you're in a big group, so maybe they should just consider actually making it a bar/waiting area or ONLY reserving it for large groups. Forget this sandwiching a party of two between two large parties business...\n\nBack to the management...Johnny Chu and his wife \"manager\" need to jump off their high horses. The elitist attitudes they boast would be more understandable if they actually had reason to do so. \n\nIt's time Fate does some serious re-thinking of their establishment...it's obvious through the Yelp reviews that they're not doin' too hot anymore. \n\n2 stars for the good food (but shitty portions) and veteran servers.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1RJORk4w9jxxWBKzOvOptw", "review_id": "G8Qa6Dqb_Z-5OzWL5kNBuA", "text": "The food here is generally overpriced and over-rated.  Nothing special and the portion sizes leave much to be desired.  If you're looking for somewhere 'sceney', however, this place will deliver.  \n\nOne thing you notice if you go there before sunset (when there's a decent amount of daylight shining into the restaurant) is the dirt.  The backs of the white plastic chairs are covered in dirty handprints.  Nothing some bleach and elbow grease won't cure, but still makes you wonder about the cleanliness of the place overall (not something you want to be worrying about when you're trying to enjoy a meal).", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Ku_NR6HjGnmx8axWiR4UNA", "review_id": "wMgtN8GKCFrxBLqlVlwXoA", "text": "Been there 3 times.  Like the location as well as the food.  It proves that people that are younger then me and \"hip\" still appreciate great food. Not a big fan or oriental food but I love this place.  The portions are substantial.  I have enjoyed taking friends there and have them think I am nuts for taking them there on the way in and having them thank me on the way out.  If you want to step out of the norm and have some great food this is the place for you.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j7jWgchz89-Sp-0MlEtBZA", "review_id": "rugqluCMXCX7IpjMt6L69Q", "text": "hey fate.  you were better when you were that hole in the wall on university called lucky dragon.\n\n\nboo.\n\nnastiest food ever.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ykg3-2C-8Vv3K4mVj1iSfA", "review_id": "RVWfD9h4G5KjTCsMoTvPtw", "text": "It has all kind of been said as far as this place goes, so I will keep this brief.\n\n1. The food is delicious (I had the citron chili with tofu and my girlfriend had the pad thai), but the portion sizes are way too small.  Fate was probably the first Asian restaurant I ever walked away from feeling like I did not have enough to eat.\n\n2.  Where is the host or hostess?  I am not sure what it is about hip new restaurants and not having a system set in place for people to be seated, but it is annoying, frustrating, awkward, and somewhat embarrassing for the patrons who end up standing in the middle of a restaurant looking around for some sort of guidance.  Honestly, just a small sign saying \"please wait to be seated\" would be fantastic.\n\n3.  The service was uneven.  We had to wait a bit to figure out if we seat ourselves or if we wait for one of the staff (it was the latter).  Once seated, we waited several minutes before our waitress came over to take our order, but we did get our food quickly after ordering; then, we did not see our waitress again until she was bringing us our check.\n\nFate really deserves two and a half stars rather than three.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ClvLkgSq1NrWBMBDVPdT7Q", "review_id": "ymer6DLiyFJtOiZKJVuQ3A", "text": "Really liked the location and building\n\nThere was interesting table layouts inside this \"house.\" There are tables spread out into different rooms, and you are right in the art district of Phoenix. There is an open kitchen, which aromatically lifts your spirit when you first walk in.\n\nThe cuisine was fast and authentic. I had a large plate of stir fry (don't remember the actual name.) with pork, pea pods, baby corn, bak choy, carrots, and a garlic spicy sauce. With that I had a great Vietnamese beer \"33\" and walked out full and happy.\n\nRecommend going down there on the first Friday of the month when they do First Friday's and it is just wonderful to see all of the artist with their stands out at night. Oh, and the \"33\"", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l9vl95EAMBo3Q1MQAYW3Pw", "review_id": "6Pw3ZF_nBqtQUX_sAFZrfg", "text": "I was surprised by all the mediocre reviews here. I've always thought the food was excellent.\n\nThe service is nothing to write home about, and even with a reservation I've ended up waiting 10 or 15 minutes.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "rTMsw1YYYQhzrXX9ovtLJw", "review_id": "aPiH72yFES56zjh-cBkGwA", "text": "Pad Thai with chicken, to go.  It's all I ever order.  Problems solved.  \n\nThough I did get a bum wrap-job once that led to an in-car calamity before going dancing and had the stench of spilled onion and chili on me all night.  Ah well.  It attracted the right people.  I could have had a Malaysian sugar daddy paying my innanet bills is all I'm sayin'.\n\nTheir service and friendliness have always sucked if you're not in some clique acknowledged by the staff.  I also don't like smelling like their fryer after spending an hour in the building.\n\nForget about Fate food on First Fridays, but definitely dance and kick it to the always-bangin' DJ Mendez on the patio (Nextdoor).\n\nPrices have gone up and portion sizes have gone down, but my picky executive chef Asian mother gave this place her late-night seal of approval and I just can't mess with that brilliance.\n\nI've been coming here since its grand opening some years ago and have DJed here on many a weekend night and First Friday; it's hard to reject a huge part of my Phoenix experience.  Like a good friend, I'll stick by it through the rough patches.  Unless it really fucks me over.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "guT5ZW60rtlnsU15-DYoXw", "review_id": "-W3OJaUGsqGMQyeh4MvOGA", "text": "i've been to fate twice now-once in the afternoon for appetizers and lunch-to-go in october and most recently for dinner on a friday night.  both times the staff was pleasant and attentive.  the food was good, not spectacular, but certainly not bad.  our wait was minimal.  i think it's best to try it any day that's not first friday when it will surely be overwhelmed by the masses.  \n\nalso i was assured by our server that fate is very vegan/vegetarian friendly- all of the entrees can be made with tofu, which is flash fried in it's own vat, safe from contamination.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "w1LjSa5wMexRIQ-82LKWmQ", "review_id": "lk4_RAcJgG20LfRvnYKveQ", "text": "We went to Fate for some late night food after a few other bars. There were about 9 of us, and they were quick to get us a table big enough and the waitress was more than friendly. We ordered in couples, to have our tabs separated, but the kitchen brought out 3 separate orders of the pot stickers on one plate... a little strange considering we weren't all sitting next to each other. \n\nOutside, on the other side of Fate, there was a more club-style environment. When walking over to check it out, we were abruptly stopped by a staff member to check our IDs, although he didn't stop us in the nicest/friendliest way- a simple \"Can I see your ID?\" works perfectly. \n\nI'd like to try this place out again, maybe before 1am this time :)", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0H9ne5frm1GjO6TjUwbxlw", "review_id": "xp5zkhCxVLQGVyvnxQJfig", "text": "I love the food and semi-dislike the ambiance. I don't like eating in plastic lawn chairs. And most of the servers have that  \"I'm way cooler than this in real life\" attitude. All that said, I could eat the fried tofu in dragon black bean sauce every day....and I don't really like tofu - but this is just different and wonderful! Lots of fresh vegies, wonderful creative ingredients on the entire menu and the cocktail menu was pretty cool as well. My husband tried some sort of basil ginger tini last time - it was wonderful! I would give the place five stars if the seats and service were nicer.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R9O--tz_X5NjZB0UHrRwpg", "review_id": "hZg-lc40mZgyBelZEjVw6Q", "text": "I've eaten here many times in the past few years, and the food was always fabulous.  Not so this last time.  The food was AWFUL.  I assumed that Johnny Chu was still the chef, so I emailed him to ask him what was up with the food, only to find out that he is no longer there, which may explain the awful food.  After having eaten here seven or more times, I won't be back.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CQVPwymzvS01Re6O4DATGQ", "review_id": "TAFb1plMc8nyM1QtXdH5RA", "text": "Went to Fate while roaming around at First Friday.  I wasn't quite sure what to expect because of the mixed reviews. But, my experience was very positive and pleasant. \n\nWe got there early and put our name on the list. The staff was very nice about keeping us updated on where we were.  Once we were seated (inside) the server was nice and attentive. No discernable 'tude.  Love the space BTW...very tiny but very cool with the exposed brick and rafters....and dark....also...I would really like it if restaurants lit with candles would print their menus in a larger than 3 pt. font.  Or maybe I could just break down and buy some reading glasses. :)\n\nWe got the spring rolls as an app. They were good but a little odd (austere..ha)...they were filled entirely with celophane noodles (they may call them something else) with basil leaves rolled in with the wrapper.  They were served with a spicy sauce that complimented them nicely. \n\nOK...sooo...I don' t really remember exactly what our entrees were called (please refer to top paragraph). But we had shrimp and chicken dishes. Mine was spicy chicken, hers was shrimp and wasn't.  Both were quite good.  I would definitely eat here again.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wFTLGCTeeaOSmw9RB7c58A", "review_id": "e5yBMo3znROS_vj4dcnzFw", "text": "I went to the newly renamed 9/05 with a group under the recommendation that they did their tofu dishes really well and catered towards vegetarian foods.\n\nI guess the tofu itself was decent; thick, firm and textured, but the curry (which had been vaunted as one of the best dishes) fell completely flat. Where was the spice? Where was the flavor?? Why are these sad little vegetables so overcooked? To add insult to injury, everyone else at the table who had ordered the Pad Thai and Bangkok Dynamite dishes sniffling and complaining about the spiciness of their food. \"I'm Mexican\" whispered one lady \"I LOVE spice, but this is too much with the chili flakes\". At the end of the meal there was plenty of leftover food which everyone declined to take home. \n\nThe entr\u00e9es started at 10$ and so did the drinks, I was priced out of ordering one of their 15$ \"martinis\" and stuck with a four dollar beer. The building itself seems pretty neat; the bathroom is pretty trippy, but I wouldn't eat here again.\n\nSomeone mentioned that ownership changed hands with the name changing, maybe the good cooks left as well?", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "zsWcJTuoJjuGauGOofMwYQ", "text": "My love affair with Fate ended when Johnny left. \n\nThe service, quality and atmosphere took a total nose dive.\n\nGo to Sens instead.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HFIuj45MwNx-cJkTamazSQ", "review_id": "ADzxDN3riDWzjpXeSU19wQ", "text": "All I can say about Fate is 'yuck' \n\nThat's it.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "L3nyH2yeJRNahm0xepL1yQ", "review_id": "ZdBFqId_n4rO6-kNM5LlZA", "text": "So we were walking up 5th street in search of Conspire.  We walk and we walk and nothing.  We finally come up to what appears to be a restaurant converted from a house.  Seems dead so we ask the construction crew there and they assured us it was open.  We walk in and the first thing I see is a black man behind the counter.  My first thought was, cool, a diner of sorts.  May be this is some breakfast joint and I'll get me some grits.  Then a white waitress sits us and presents us the menu.\n\nMy first thought was, \"What the?!\"\n\nMost of the menu contained asian fusion dishes.  Huh.  Skepticism flared up immediately.  The waitress highly recommended the CRAB PUFFS, especially since the crabs were flown in fresh regularly.  Honestly, I could not tell that there was any crab in these things at all.  They tasted like, well, cream cheese deep fried in won ton skins.  That's it.\n\nThe waitress also recommended the House Dynamite and the PAD THAI.  I opted for the latter.  It is unlike any pad thai I have ever eaten.  Ever.  The sauce was soupy.  The noodles were not pad thai noodles.  The dish didn't have some of the items one usually expects from pad thai, like say, oh bean sprouts.  Surprisely, I actually liked the flavor of the dish.  It wasn't bad and had a nice kick to it.  But there's no way that's pad thai.\n\nI also had some thai iced tea, which came from a bottle.\n\nOn the way back to the hotel, we came across Conspire (on fifth st!)!  We look quizickly up at the closest street sign (5th street) and down the street (5th street).  Wha?!  Damn you downtown Phoenix with your numbered streets and avenues and repeating streets!", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x4eIi_YiwKj1pzcspeLt-Q", "review_id": "Ab8XPrgAGOVMRq_EL9SOYw", "text": "This used to be on my very short list of \"favorite\" restaurants. Everything was perfect - except the Pad Thai (I am a traditionalist when it comes to Pad Thai and it's not realy Pad Thai at fate, the noodles and the sauce are wholly different).  \n\nThe crab puffs were amazing, the ambiance was clever and appropriately aloof/warm.  I even enjoyed the loud music next door, the bar was comfortable - and the scene was young and nutty.,  Loved it.  \n\nI am sad to see this place die out. I have NOT visited FATE since SENS opened up - I was hoping SENS and FATE would do some joint marketing and certainly there was enough interest for them to work as a team - but alas, FATE moved on without Jonny and that was a huge mistake.\n\nSee my review of SENS.  That place just keeps getting better and better.  I am addicted.  We go very often and enjoy everything about the people and the food.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hFP7Si9jvdOUmmMesg4ghw", "review_id": "pwB0lLUmc_x9UA82B8uAkg", "text": "What a fun place! Just a hop and skip away from the light rail and the perfect stop during the art walk.  The food is tasty, booze selection is fun, and the architecture is great.  Not huge on all of the expansion around it, but the food has stayed the same.  Give 'em a try!", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PM7ZNU33Hq4cNziz8MURvA", "review_id": "gUWlrTwBlEn1tZYw9X7hRQ", "text": "I really want to like this place. Their food is delicious - the crab puffs are addicting and melt in your mouth.\n\nUnfortunately the service is terrible. It takes forever to get a drink at the bar on weekend nights, which is the only time to go since it is dead during the week. On First Fridays they don't take reservations past a certain time and then you have to put your name on a list. Each time I've put my name on this list they have crossed it off without trying to locate me, as I sit waiting for my party's name to be called right in front of the door. I then have to argue with the hostess to get back on the list to wait again.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HjhR3u17OjxD4s8t3toTfg", "review_id": "gJ3BLdi6DtCeP9Am_pVgTw", "text": "Once upon a time, this Asian Fusion joint was crammed into a tiny one bedroom residential building, with the dj having to climb a ladder up to the attic to spin records.  Now, Fate 905 has arrived.  It still has that warm cozy feeling when you step onto its hardwood floors, hear the music drifting in from outside, and are lulled and calmed by the candles burning against clean white walls.  What once was the second dining room, has now become a contemporary addition to the once small closet-sized unisex bathroom.\n\nMost nights, this hip Asian eatery has a DJ and trumpet player creating jazzy and funky sounds under the canopied bar outside.  As its location puts it in the heart of the Art Walk every First Friday of the month, it is a very popular meeting place for cocktails and good beats.  \n\nWith its new aesthetic renovation, also came a rejuvination of its previous drink and food menu.  Their new chef has worked at Zinc Bistro at Kierland Commons, and The Mission in Old Town Scottsdale.  \"The menu has been stripped down, and redesigned,\" says our very knowledgable waiter, Josh Schripsema.  Dim sum and house made noodles, are just a couple of the new items people will be seeing on the menu.  Once upon a time, I came here just for the thai yellow curry, but even that has changed somewhat on the menu.  Overall, the dishes are simple and vegetarian.  There are spicy red curries, there are vietnamese spring rolls, sesame, Pad Thai, and their popular crab puffs.   A great refreshing drink to sample is The Sake Mojito.  Sake replaces the rum and soda water. Wow!! \n\nAs for value and quality, I don't feel that the food meets the high expectation generated by the price, as most seem to agree with.\n\nCons: No happy hour, average cocktail is $12\nPros: offers a late night menu, up to 3a on the weekends. lots of vegetarian items on the menu, great late night atmosphere", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VnmZ7nBK0dqDVAgkmFsMxw", "review_id": "g6c0MrZJnEpWo3djvSF6KA", "text": "It seems that this restaurant has undergone quote a few changes. There were no crab puffs as everyone referred to in previous review. Food was good. Duck appetizer was fabulous. Be warned that as this is a VERY small restaurant with the kitchen adjacent to the tables, the place heats up really quick! It is also a bit on the pricey side.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4E_nPWw89FLFHdNsEgMH-g", "review_id": "eT_7SFVAu5kKxGmhwr1Miw", "text": "Yes I know this place is now apparently closed but I only went their once and had a really good time. It was March 2006, my birthday dinner, and staff were great, the food was really good. Sorry to hear that it seemed to had gone downhill. Oh well, I enjoyed my one night with Fate and I will always have those memories.", "business_id": "VsO_rhXi5lgbaGxNwoEZsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lC4X2crUuxT9Ac9BlOX4Uw", "review_id": "q5uLK2HF_KwAm8eWg6izNw", "text": "The Matador must be a Phoenix landmark for a reason. My guess is location, location, location. They've been serving better-than-average Mexican classics to hungry bankers, construction workers and sports fans for over 25 years. We've been here after games twice and I can say there is definitely better Mexican food out there. But the food was tasty -- especially the chips and hot salsa. On the down side, service is poor and the highlight of the dark, 70's decor is the kitschy matador mural on the wall.", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "BX9K5JMU-NnjxJaNKxImpQ", "review_id": "Ttfgl0KneiUkpZEuYo94eA", "text": "I have been to the Matador for both lunch (it's short walk from the courthouse when you have jury duty) and at night when it becomes a latin club, all I can say is... \n\n*holds hand out and wiggles it in a 'so-so' motion*\n\nWith both the food and the club, it's nothing bad, but nothing to write home about.", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "vF4B6eFdoDmyV_l7MLHMzw", "review_id": "eCuFfFfoWQRhBtmXWVX0NA", "text": "My family have been going to Matador since before my parents were born! LOL! it's the truth! It used be the smallest little hole in the wall and is now a great place to eat when downtown.\n\nIt can be a bee-yotch in a half to find a parking space on the street so I always head straight for the garage. When you enter the doors, it's a large place from another time.\n\nAnd this is so because this place hasn't been redecorated since before I was born! I admit it's not the chicist place, but then again, pretentious places suck! But if you go, I insist on a booth near the window! It's a great feeling, so just sit and relax in the indirect light and munch on the free chips and salsa (which is BEST when the two salsas are mixed together with a light dash of salt! I prefer two parts mild to one part hot!)  cuz well... it might be a while before your server will come to take ur order!\n\nThe service isn't the greatest and I don't recommend going when in a rush. I particularlly like the combination dinner. You can any three out of several items with rice & beans. My fav is two beef tacos, cheese enchilada w/ rice & beans. :) Sometimes when i'm the mood for something different, I get the Greek Gyro platter! it's AMAZING!! I've only had gyros in two places, so i'm no inficianado, but it's still good!! \n\nI'd go in the late afternoon and early evening when it's not so busy. Avoid the lunchtime rush. Mix ur salsas and enjoy!!", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MwJVSTsUB-htphNZaIC43g", "review_id": "h1KeHuMV0_qlVX66PmYakw", "text": "I went here awhile ago and have been meaning to write a review ever since. I went with my family when they were in town. \n\nI'm a sucker for a strong margarita and good guacamole and I was fairly unimpressed by both at the Matador. The ambiance was kinda nice. It had a weird feel for a Mexican restaurant, but I'm into variety so that was ok.\n\nBasically, it was average. Not spectacular. The fact that (I hear) it's a family place that's been around forever does definitely lend some cred to it (for me at least). But I would say it didn't wow me by any means.", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "meuqHEjGCmrO3zDlr6OU7w", "review_id": "81Ibc-UbsUV83z4vusqhxA", "text": "I go here often for just one thing---The Menudo!  It is a Mexican version of Vietnamese Fau(sp?) Soup.  I get all the fixin's with it: red pepper flakes, oregano, lemon wedges, chopped onions, and cilantro!  \n\nMixed all together and spoon away!  They ask you if you want corn or four tortillas...I get the corn, which adds more flavor to the experience, then a bland flour tortilla will.  Menudo at this restaurant, is served all through the week, though typically at other Mexican food restaurants, it is served primarily on Saturday and Sunday...Not sure why?\nThe seating can hold large parties of up to thirty or more or a comfy couple....The setting is strangely old, and on Sundays there is a Mariachi band that comes around and woos you to another time and space in Mexicana Latin Style and flair!\nParking is a pain, so be ready to walk a distance from the parking garage.  Service is so-so....You have to sometimes hunt down the waiter for coke refills....", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7pqOCK__eRP6Er2gw3yvKA", "review_id": "BM_o94F_WVaxpVczXY93rg", "text": "Let me preface this by saying that I LOVE Mexican food......and its really hard (in my opinion) to f*$k it up!\n\nMy girlfriend and I decided to try this local establishment this past weekend....couldn't have been much more disappointed!\n\nIt was busy....some local convention going down in the area...anyhow, we were sat quickly....\n\nOur drink order was taken...had to custom order our Margs....I mean who still drinks them with sweet and sour??  So we got them (after what seemed like an eternity!)\n\nOK.....this was the one good thing about the experience.....the margs were top notch!  (but you have to remember....tequila, cointreau and lime juice...that's it NOTHING more....)\n\nNow...on to the food....if I had to choose one word to sum it up.....wait for it....wait for it....ATROCIOUS!!\n\nThe chips were good but the salsa sucked....tasted like pizza sauce, I mean really how hard is good salsa...\n\nI ordered.....carne asada....\n....a staple in the catalog of good Mexican fair....but  NO...it was horrible (believe it or not, I'm being kind here!)  It was a cut of meat that I'd never seen served in this capacity.......not sure what the h&ll it was...only thing I know for sure, it was bad....over cooked, and chewy...how does that happen?\n\nLuckily, my patient and lovely girlfriend decided on the Chicken fajitas......thank god!\nthey were at least a 7 on the scale....so we filled up on those...every once and a while taking a bite of my less than stellar second place dish!\n\nThe beans were 'ok'...the rice...well lets just say that the \"San Fransisco\ntreat' could have been a better showing!\n\nSide note.....some one should let these people in on something...the \"leather' aprons that the bussers wear.....yeah, you guessed it...they look straight out of Hostel....you know, the ones that the killers wore.....not really \"setting the atmosphere\" if you ask me!\n\nAll in all....the only reason I can give them two stars instead of one....the Margs.....great drinks can do a LOT to improve a bad experience!\n\nDo yourself a favor.....skip this one all together.....\n\nSecond side note....all the 'best of Phoenix' awards don't mean squat.....if they are from the early 80's....", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "W3qwEhlI6aBjrsHaOiaaBw", "text": "Been here twice, and I cant say either time was a thrilling experience. One thing I can say as a plus is the bartenders at lunch are always friendly and quick. The food so, not so great. I can never eat it all, the portions are extremely generous, but it's never very high quality. Just kinda seems like it is coming from a slop kitchen, and not really fit for a human. The house margaritas are actually pretty good, and a fair value. I recommend hanging out with a margarita and some chips and salsa (also pretty good) and then moving elsewhere for dinner. Call me crazy, but restaurants that leave me feeling sluggish and greasy are never my favorites.", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 10, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "2rlBbFPHyZjXSFSE8r551w", "review_id": "3p5tFEJJEp95Ao0A0Ifh0A", "text": "I wanted sushi and was willing to drive my friends to PV for Yasu Sushi Bistro (highly recommended by me!) but they were too tired and wanted something within a block or two of the Hyatt. \n\nThey asked the concierge, who recommended this place as very good! \n\nHas she ever had good Mexican food, or is she getting kickbacks?\n\nThe Matador Restaurant is across from the Hyatt Hotel, in the center of downtown. It has been in business since 1976, is large, and IMO, \"Bleh\".\n\nIt is owned by a Greek Family for one. All 32 years. All the Mexican dishes and specialites were mostly from one of their first cooks. Great, make your cook create all the recipes for authentic dishes and you make all the money. There is even a small Greek section of the menu which offers low end Greek dishes (Gyros Sandwich, Gyros Plate, Greek salad, Feta Cheese plate, and something called Shrimp a-la Mike!)\n\nThe menu has print so small, only a search light and magnifying glass can decipher it. \n\nThey do have some authentic dishes, like menudo, carnitas, lengua con chile verde; and the basics like enchiladas, tacos, tamales, tostadas, chimichangas, carne asada, chalupas, fajitas and flautas. \n\nThey bring you chips and two types of salsa. We ordered (extra) guacamole, and it didn't taste or look very fresh, like they mixed a jar of paste with a couple of avacadoes. The Margaritas were uninspired and weak. \n\nI tried the Machacas (sauteed shredded beef) which was moist but lacked flavor, and was supposed to be with green chilis, tomatos, and onions with rice and beans for $10.95). 3 others in my group were unimpressed with the food, and they were French Canadien (So what do they know about Mexican food, except when it isn't good!).\n\nThey also have steaks and chicken dishes, but why bother? \n\nThe food was passable but would not entice you to come again, unless you got drunk at a ball game at the local Chase Field stadium and were starving.", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e3MngJ-9Sb1Kq12hXZ-zKw", "review_id": "Ur9RwkTSr8QvVeYuMQhB7w", "text": "I am mexican...and I know mexican food.\n\nFood here is greasy and old.\n\nI was there three times while at a conference at the convention center...I stayed the night at the Hyatt during the time.\n\nI ordered Chicken Flautas and the plate came with rice and beans.  The rice was dry and looked as if it was at least 2 days old..left in the open air..the top of it was dry crusty...yuck.  I felt the food was slopped on my plate and it was VERY greasy.  Place is very casual..but the carpets are REALLY dirty and smelly...almost as if someone urinated in the dark corners...this place converts to a night club on certain nights..so maybe thats why the place smells like spilled drinks and vomit and urine in the dark corners.....\n\nDrinks were delish.... the Bartender Pamela is a sweetheart and the only reason I gave this place a 2nd and 3rd chance...I mainly went there for the free appetizers and sat at the bar and talked to Pamela while she served me yummy sweet drinks!  You can't get a bartender like her ANYWHERE!! just wish the food was better!", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4mRx2noRJ1FFRPlzSVEEdQ", "review_id": "hqRx6z05mrlmUcWe6vb7Mg", "text": "This place has the weirdest fish tacos I've ever had... they were good.\n\nThe grilled cod was ground up and mixed with cilantro and green onions (kind of like taco meat). It was well spiced and pretty good.\n\nOther than that, the most remarkable thing about this place is how long it has survived downtown. It's fine in a pinch, but definitely not a destination.", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7GC9fVWKa4a1ZmBGLH6Uww", "review_id": "aYYq2UkoiSKQRRFXV-PT3g", "text": "the bf and finally decided to brave the LR to go downtown...well to get out of the house. i tried recommending some places i liked along the rail to hit up for lunch, but he was set on trying something new for our \"journey of personal discovery\" as we had began referring to our LR adventure.\ngot off at jefferson/washington and central/first ave since there's plenty of lunch spots. right away i honed in on thai elephant, a place i wanted to try out, but since we were in that off between lunch and happy hour time downtown, it was closed for another hour. continued to meander til we found matador. $9 enchiladas isn't normally my take on mexican food, but the $10 pitcher of margaritas sold us.\nfor quite possibly the first time in my life, i was not in the mood for mexican food. i can't explain. fortunately this place has alternatives, but more than like the usual one burger on every mexican menu (i always wondered who goes to a mexican restaurant and orders a burger - damn, i was gonna be one of those people? i wasn't sure how i felt about this) but they also had like french dips, and tuna sandwiches and gyros?!?! i guess since it's downtown they're going for a \"catch-all\" crowd of lunchers. i braved the gyro - a risky move, but i banked on \"homemade cucumber dressing\" that came with it.\nshocking - it was delicious. the pita was toasty golden, with plenty of thinly sliced, bacon shaped pieces of gyro, along with onion, tomato, pickle (weird) and fries. the food came out literally two minutes after we ordered, so it was HOT and good. the BF got the colorado burrito (when he asked the server, who seemed out of sorts and older - maybe the manager called in to replace a no show?, she seemed confused by his calling it exactly as it appeared on the menu, then said \"oh, the burro.\" look lady, a burrito and a burro is the same goddamn thing, condensend me, man...)\nanyway, he ate the whole damn plate of enormous burrito and said it was good, but the \"chili\"-like filing she described he compared to dinty moore. ouch. well, my gyro from a mexican place was delicious, so we'll call it at wash at2.5 stars? was three, knocked a star because the margaritas had little to no tequila and was a waste of $10, got another half a star back bc that was seriously a delicious gyro sandwich.", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PMCp0FxxxC3PLi4BBgKf2g", "review_id": "aDI3McrXVNMryqmtWVbLDQ", "text": "I wont be back here again,  Ever.    Can one give less that 1 star? \n\nIt is a bummer as I used to frequent this place as it is conveniently located for me.  Pamela the bartender is a sweetheart and works hard to recognize people by name.   Personalized service like hers helped me to overlook issues like the significant cleanliness challenges that are easy to spot if you look around.   If you think I am joking go into the bar and look up a the light fixtures.   That fuzzy stuff is probably 10+ years of dust.  Carpets are dingy and smells like old beer.  This place rocks as a nightclub on weekends I dont think that cleanliness is the priority......anyhow....I spent a lot of money there over the years, mainly for lunch or after work cocktails with friends.  Never more..... not because of the issues outlined above, but it is beacuse how I was treated when visiting the establishment not long ago.   Pamela was not working that day (sadly) and the male bartender decided that he was more interested in lecturing me on his beliefs than he was in serving my drinks and taking my money.  He had an issue, and apparently I was the target and cause of his rantings.   He was sad about the lack of customers and decided it was my fault as I mentioned I worked downtown.   His rants about downtown businesses was unorthodox and uncalled for.   I drank my beer and hurried out reminding myself never to set foot in the place again.  No wonder they are lacking for customers.    There are more and more restaurants downtown.  Time to step it up or get out of the way Matador!", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t95D1tnWvAOy2sxXnI3GUA", "review_id": "2x1lh94fVAhk61CmzATI9Q", "text": "Stopped by for breakfast. Sat outside. Promptly served 2 glasses of ice water and a menu. Chose Bacon & Eggs for $8.95. Ridiculous price, but came with beans and hash browns and thick-sliced, very fresh, bakery bread toast. Ordered soda which came half-way through my meal. My server, Jesus, who was very hard to understand, explained it was due to \"macheen broke\".  Food came within minutes of ordering and was decent. Generous amount (6) thick-sliced bacon. Only complaint is, Jesus never returned to replenish my water, or collect the check. Employees do convey an \"anxious-to-serve\" approach, but seem rattled, confused and \"tripping-over-each-other\" for your attention. Nice and refreshing to see, but strangely executed. Friendly, and welcoming. Overall, just o.k.", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "eyis-TUPTQzFwFdS8ZFCCw", "review_id": "-P649-kAjNLJVerzKPCVKQ", "text": "Dined with a good friend of mine while in town, so the slow(ish) service was no bother. Actually, we had good service. They were on top of my need for water with lots of ice.\n\nLisa had the chile rellanos and she said they were good. The portion was large and she took about half home.\n\nI got the chimichanga. It was a delight. The meat was done perfectly and was very flavorful and not at all bland. Usually my rice goes uneaten, but this rice was about the best Mexican rice I've ever had. The beans were as I like them; full of cheese. \n\nThey have 2 sauces that come with the chips, one a chipotle, which I'm not a fan of, the other a spicy red which I slathered on top of my food.\n\nI'm sort of shocked at the low stars this place has gotten. My experience was grand and that's no bull! (Matador; bull; get it?)", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 14, "useful": 13, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "E5QyEU6FCQwnTys0S73zNw", "review_id": "7b7kwwuKahqAoY5tHsidlA", "text": "OMG NOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!\n\nlike Grand Master Flash said about the white lines \"Don't Do It\"\nRang dang diggedy dang di-dang \nDiggedy dang di-dang diggedy dang di-dang\n\nmy Torta Burro had no flava-dang, i was sad panda mang\n\nthis business has been in operation too long and clearly the owners (i doubt the original owners) stopped giving a shit. if they did the average rating wouldn't be 2.5 stars. i remember this place as a kid, i don't remember ever eating here. so i really cannot comment on how great it was. but like Sing High, the downtown nostalgia restaurants are extremely scary. just avoid this...it's not good. my plate looked sad, just a naked burro with a side of hashbrowns that were hardly crispy anywhere. the salsa was tasty, but i would hardly add a star to it. the service was compitant, but i couldn't understand her. i couldn't blame my ADD on it. my friend liked the menudo, but i wouldn't make that a saving grace for this place. cool logo on the building. very retro..but do not be fooled by it.", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tDD9jKSahgku1MQYJ5E7xw", "review_id": "mzQ0fOnij4i1yXEOoPDjPw", "text": "I went out to Matadors with my friend Sara on a Sunday night. Walking into Matadors is like walking into a super Wal-Mart at 2am; empty, Large and impressive. There was more staff standing around than patrons. We sat at the bar and I whipped my computer out to start my meeting and ordered an ala Carte seafood burrito and a bottle of beer. Sara's attempt to sober up with water is acknowledged and ridiculed for a few seconds I get into my meeting and the food comes. The seafood inside of the burrito was not really seafood at all. Sara describes the mash inside the wrapped tortilla as consuming half cooked sea monkeys. The only saving grace on this boring tasteless plate was the refried beans. Soft and cheesy, the beans saved the day. I order another dos equis lager and put my attention back to my online meeting. From the corner of my ear I hear the twinkling keys of the old time piano in the corner. I look up to see Sara stroking the ivories in the dark corner of the bar. She is on the phone with her mother excited she can remember a tune played when she was a child. We leave Matadors with... \"Let's blow this taco stand\"... The bill was less than $30 bucks.", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DhrDFWCdDhkKmZDJn75muQ", "review_id": "-WBtfZelDkWHJIVvOS1nQw", "text": "I've only ever had breakfast here so I can't speak to the rest of the menu on any given day.  That being said this was the 3rd time.  I love their Chorizo and eggs, flavors o'plenty.  Yes I am a fan and will continue to be.  The place is very clean and the servers gave me all the attention I could possible stand.  Parking as with any downtown eatery could be a little problematic but quite doable if you allow enough time.  This is one of those favorite places that you go to again and again when your coming from out of town and you don't want to eat at a chain establishment and want some local fair... I travel a fair amount an you can't get a breakfast like this in the mid-west or back east.  It's always truly enjoyable.", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QzBwdhtjO-8trteJdwaJzw", "review_id": "AkMJEOQr2WROvcW0QI4wsg", "text": "This place would be out of business if it were not located next to 3 hotels and the convention center. It is not completely horrible, but I would recommend walking a few blocks up to Arizona Center complex where they have 3 or 4 different choices. If you are staying at the hotels and need some quick take out, sure this place will work (across the street). But if you are on vacation and planning a sit down dinner, don't waste one of your few vaca nights here.", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RAWy3YCE-jwfyuGvwzUaqQ", "review_id": "gnFOrHQfRq_QwQYDKKN_Xg", "text": "I like the Matador. The food is not Gourmet, but everyone in our group enjoyed it. The prices are reasonable ($10-12 entree and sides). Some of the wait staff is a but slow, but the place is enjoyable and if you are not in a hurry, just sit back and enjoy. It is actually Greek owned and the Shrimp a-la-Mike is an amazing dish that I have cravings for. I usually order the Combination Mexican plate. The bar is rather eclectic. The patio is great when the weather is nice. Park in the Garage (enter on 2nd. Street off Adams) and get them to validate and it is only a couple bucks. I hope my review helps you see there are issues, but also it is a place that I look forward to going to just know what to expect and you will enjoy it.", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fAiVqZv7P_oc5CzGMX_G9w", "review_id": "cxvnCZ8CFq41WxHLHinLkw", "text": "So this isn't the best Mexican food in town by far, but it isn't the worst either.  My sister works just down the street from here, so we have met for lunch there a handful of times.  The decor is pretty old school and the menu is kinda all over the place with Mexican and American dishes, but they do the stand-bys pretty well.\n\nThe lunch specials are really the only reason we go back....Two Enchiladas with rice and beans is like $6 on Thursdays...and the service is so fast that if you are in a rush, you can still go to a sit-down place.  They have been there forever, so they must be doing something right.", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wPOuPcb9CKjrC078m-LObQ", "review_id": "3oQnJ7jgVW2I-IVzqpLyqA", "text": "UPDATE:  The El Matador closed its doors in March 2012 http://www.azfamily.com/news/Matadors-Restarant-Closing-Down-144045526.html\n\nI remember the old rival El Matador / Nogales restaurants from the 70's (and much earlier) and lament the urban renewal that destroyed the best and cheapest mexican food in town.  They were neighboring, competitor businesses owned by branches of the same family.  They had separate entrances but you could go from one to another through a doorway toward the back.\n\nAlas, the Matador family-branch took the buyout money and rebuilt across the street from the also-rebuilt  Adams Hotel downtown.  It fancied up, raised the prices, and went all to hell.  The decor is nice and the music soundtrack is excellent. \n\nI only go there anymore on Sundays, from 10am to 1pm, for the free mariachi show.  It is a very good group, Mariachi Tierra del Sol, of seven or eight musicians (hence the extra star).  I get the overpriced, blah breakfast just to enjoy the tunes.  I must say that they serve a pretty good cocido, only on Sundays, that is not on the menu...ask for it.\n\nIf it were not for the, downtown-captive businessmen and conventioneers, this place would have closed long ago.  The mariachi bring in a crowd on Sundays, after church, especially around Mexican national holidays.  It is probably a nice place for drinking, the bar is quite attractive.  \n\nMaybe they have to keep prices up to stay open in the iffy downtown market and \"americanize\" the mexican food for the damyankee business visitors, transplants and snowbirds.   \n\nI suppose the Nogales Restaurant branch of the family just took the money and retired.\n\nWith the economy crash and the impact of SB1070 this is one of only three places left in the Valley with a regularly scheduled mariachi show.   Go on Sunday for the show", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "caELu3OqZm8LkdikpmEB4w", "review_id": "cOke8cT6rIkHKo7rOCPN3w", "text": "I have been here for lunch and dinner. Nothing fantastic, but i always left full and satisfied. I enjoy the chips and salsa and the mexican food is ok. I've had better and worse. I haven't tried the greek food there (yeah wierd..greek and mexican on the same menu) but my buddy tried the gyro and enjoyed it. The service has always been good and the food is relatively inexpensive. Its also walking distance to any event in downtown Phoenix and they have a full bar so if you want drinks before a concert of game they got you covered.", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AirVzN1BVQBmq5zY0YMNYQ", "review_id": "-x5Y9XAla0-JmUYkIHdpSw", "text": "I've been here several times for various work lunches.  While this is never my first pick, I don't mind eating here.  Typically, the service seems a little slow during lunch (even when they are not very busy), so don't go if you are short on time.  While most people go for the Mexican food, which I think is OK, I heard once the owners are actually Greek and that is why there are some Greek items on the menu.  Not sure if that is true, but I decided to try something a little lighter than my usual Mexican dish.  Surprisingly they have a really good Greek Salad and pita bread!", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "j8ocPEVty-EEYQk_Zeldyg", "review_id": "Pbpcqczp2KiOn0xqZaGAvA", "text": "Six of us stopped in here for lunch earlier this week.  Our service was actually quite good, maybe because we got there at about 11:30.  An hour later the place was jam packed.  They do have a take out counter if you're in a time crunch.\n\nThey had quite the variety on their menu, Greek, burgers...even grilled cheese!  My friends told me they'd disown me if I ordered grilled cheese at a Mexican restaurant, so I got the chicken fajita salad.  This salad was so big they had to carry it out on it's own platter.  The chicken was cooked perfectly and all the veggies were fresh.  The other folks at my table ordered some of the $6 specials of the day (tacos and burritos) and those looked really tasty as well.", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nw4l-kfBDwQSjf-gEZII2w", "review_id": "ZVYMkasvKAxk9ZeQbFvjZA", "text": "As a tourist we stopped here before leaving the Phoenix area. It had great parking garage above the Restaurant and was told by someone that it would be validated. Turned out the Restaurant only validates half of if. Ugggh. \nWent in side, cool looking place. Fairly packed on a Sunday. Ordered our food with a nice waitress. We had chips, very watery salsa. Not very good. Our food came out fairly fast, and then the Mariachi started I really liked that. My lil niece enjoyed it as well. \nThe food was good and satisfying. But the did notice the menu is all over the place. Burgers, sandwiches, Mexican food. If I am in that area again, I would go back to try again.", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IhcTLLWKS6ZiNyIX9oQQPQ", "review_id": "IuGDOM0RoT5mewUia4jGCQ", "text": "The food was good - nothing extra special.  I like that you get guacamole with your meal and that they have lingua on the menu.  I will have to go back and try it.  \n\nThe things I did not like were they sat our group of 10 right by the server station.  It's awkward to overhear their conversations.  \n\nThe service seemed a bit lackluster.  It was almost as if they were not intrested in a big group coming in.  Our server was pretty good, but not overly friendly.  I will definately try this place again and update.", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IZ0QPjvhqbZg7pgONwYoXg", "review_id": "1YQyi-yxMLMXzoTvMqUYoQ", "text": "One of my favorite places for breakfast. Go for the chorizo con huevos or huevos rancheros. Noms!!", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S3bvMOL50vgS_8-TtlGi4w", "review_id": "S5usVpXrMtemMF0U8n_AsQ", "text": "What's a matador? \nNothing fella I just don't want to open up because the food behind me is horrible.\n\nSeriously the food is really bad.  We live in AZ.  How can a Mexican restaurant get Mexican food so wrong?  Should my beans be orange?  I got the chilli verde burrito enchilada style and the beef was a disgusting color of salmon and didn't taste any better than it looked.\n\nService was great.  I was served promptly and and my food came out quickly.  That is the only reason for the two stars.", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IajbWwj6l-KHrfSEwZBLgw", "review_id": "CHu5OXaGHoqbCOfF9ztCgg", "text": "I was in the area on my way to the convention center when I stopped in for some lunch.  Place is only a half a block from the convention center so location was awesome! I know the place seems to be geared for Mexican cuisine, but their menu was a little all over the place.  They have sandwiches, Mexican food, and Mediterranean food.  I went with a grilled cheese sandwich, why not.  It was a huge grilled cheese on sour dough bread nice and buttery with a huge side of seasoned fries. It was soo good! I asked for a side of ranch and it was yummy!  I don't eat downtown to much but if I go to another convention I'll sure stop in for another grilled cheese.", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IgMhM28GtVdkg7qwM-auLQ", "review_id": "utI9J3am7E07WjBoYdVGrw", "text": "Tried this place for lunch, had the chicken burro and have to agree with the other reviewers. I wouldn't recommend Matador and am still baffled that it was packed at lunchtime.", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x_jctQMurasS5-4WdZcCVw", "review_id": "4wIvHZ2EVL3Q98FpqlHOyA", "text": "Service was slow. Waiter knew little about what they served. They didn't even offer sangria. My meat on my enchilada wad tough and flavorless. It's hard to do Mexican this bad, but they pulled it off.", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ltr-xWeLJYTOdc-xZNnQiw", "review_id": "KQINdalw2PBJ_hs_T6nD-A", "text": "This is an emotional review. We have gone on vacation to Sedona twice and both times we have come here for Mexican and a pitcher of margaritas before we drive from phoenix to Sedona. It is the start of a wonderful week. \n\nThe food has been a solid 3 stars both times but the pitchers of margaritas are cheap and pretty damn good. They have a decent patio. \n\nThis place makes me happy lol.", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EP3cGJvYiuOwumerwADplg", "review_id": "ZL6U_iKvPa9nIlsZoMe-pQ", "text": "I would give this place 5 stars because I love the chorizo breakfast so much but the service here is not always 5 stars.  If I had one complaint that is what it would be since it is very hit or miss.  I have come to expect bad service and I somehow always come out very pleased (sorry if that sounds bad), but I love the chorizo at this place.  It may be the best I have ever had and it is consistently perfect.  I also love the atmosphere and location.  A perfect morning for me would start at sitting along the windows in front in a booth while eating chips, salsa, chorizo, & coffee? ha ha, yes I drink coffee with my chips and salsa at this place.  I cant help it, I am a fan of Matador and I am sticking to it.  The bar seems cool and I have never been here for dinner but I am sure it is gets busy since it is a very large place.  Also the hot sauce is very good here, it has a nice garlic flavor and spicy just like I love it.  I usually mix it with the regular salsa so my family can share.", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fIvDzLhs-cXbTKWp8P3eIA", "review_id": "JNjqs2Cf9B5uhUKLASZ3Bg", "text": "I am from Chicago where authentic Mexican restaurants are abundant. I would not consider what I ate yesterday at Matador Mexican food. \n\nThe waiter brought chips & salsa to the table. The salsa was a spicy red sauce that I would pour over pasta....I'm dead serious! The fish taco entree arrived quickly. There was a ton of fish which was nice, but it came with a side of shredded \"cheddar\" cheese, shredded cabbage and chopped tomato. The rice & beans that came with were no better. I think the rice was Rice-O-Roni and the beans had a think layer of burnt \"cheddar'\" cheese on top. WTF am I suppose to do with that?\n\nThis was my first meal in AZ. It has to get better than that.", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pEVf8GRshP9HUkSpizc9LA", "review_id": "qspkCQjEpK2RR-FdWWjknA", "text": "Consistently good Mexican food in downtown Phoenix!  The service is friendly and quick and the food is pretty good.", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ajlsUu-QukZC8P4qD8iI2A", "review_id": "_pVH8nxjN1it-4zWn6z8aw", "text": "I was told this was the best place for Mexican food in the downtown PHX area, so I tried it without checking Yelp first. I would have to say it was just ok, the decor, the service and the food was not \"mexican\" as I know it. Maybe living in SoCal for a while has jaded me, but the tacos were bland, the rice terrible and the beans not flavorful. I should have taken notice when the chips and salsa were tasteless, but figured it was full of people, so THEY must know something. The prices were reasonable and overall I've had worse, but EXPECTED more from \"the best mexican food\" in downtown PHX.", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eUyFtxZPT-YeUAcI9kfXPw", "review_id": "nVnD40NQWmfFf3Dt6Cwymw", "text": "Reviews here had me worried. But I wanted to take friends to this Phoenix icon before the Symphony. Fantastic green corn tamale. Salsa good. Margarita pitcher a little strong, but tasty! I hadn't eaten here in 20 years since I used to work downtown. So close to all the action when you have a downtown event. Go if you haven't been.", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WditeVOxm9LcK4COOWZ-qg", "review_id": "Lc_oIDmA0rjjVhHefoVS-A", "text": "I almost didn't go there for dinner because of these bad views and that would have been a big mistake!\nThe food was extraordinary (we had enchiladas, shrimp fajitas and my friend had the tamales).\nwe ordered a pitcher of margarita and it was VERY strong on the tequila.\nI'll definitely go back!", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gg_OKjOAl_vVmdh5ZETuiw", "review_id": "pnrH_ZEiuhp8a1RpnvDRrw", "text": "Matador Restaurant was not great but the food was good.  I ordered the beef enchilada dinner.  Before my entree arrived I was given the standard chips & salsa.  Before I could get the bottom of the chip bowl my dinner was already on it's way over.  Service was prompt and fast.\n\nThe enchilada dinner left much to be desired for the price I paid (nearly $12).  It was no better than your local hole in the wall joint where the same meal will be much cheaper.\n\nThe restaurant itself was pleasantly odd.  It looks kind of like a Mexican themed diner with a bar attached at the other end.\n\nMatador is not a place I would go out of my way to visit and would not top my list of places to take friends and family but if you're already downtown and want to hang with friends and family go ahead and give Matador a shot.  Just expect to pay a bit more than your local place.", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rWFCaDU05dUelPe8gFtJvg", "review_id": "oXmhPVATH70xTdDBNrrcOw", "text": "went there for sunday morning hangover breakfast. the mariachi band, while maybe nice outside or not so loud, was so overpowering that we could not talk... the trumpet was terrible for hangover ears... not peaceful or calm at all- so we sat outside. food was good. service was decent. a little pricey but okay because thats what every downtown restaurant has to do. i would go back... just not near that mariachi band.", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BlpVYy_op_BFn-kbJAAM-g", "review_id": "vnscOkaCpYsjcZa7TzJ-hQ", "text": "Badass Decor.   Incredible Salsa.   Great service.   Good food.\n\nCOME ON!    This place was closest to my hotel but I almost skipped it for a taco bar place because of these reviews about the food and salsa.    Lucky for me we decided to try it.   And to the reviewer with 1 * who says CHICAGO is home of authentic mexican?    I laugh at you.   I suppose if you think Chicago is authentic Mexican, then your 1* actually makes sense  (yes, I've lived in Chicago)\n\nOld style bar (beautiful) and woodwork.   Cool patio.   Service prompt, thorough, often, and with a smile.    Huge spaces with tons of tables for large groups.\n\nSalsa: They bring you two types.   In mini-pitchers so you don't run out.   And they are both GREAT.    And thick.   And spicy.   And \"guaranteed authentic\".\n\nFajitas were good.   Enchiladas were good.   Rice was good.   \nBased on the rest of my experience I would assume most things there were good.\n   \nThe Bad: \nNo Micheladas.   Flour tortillas seemed homemade, but something was off - I think we got older ones / stale - either make them fresh or change your recipe - something there needs a change.", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nyHh14Vb9S269-kGKaUelg", "review_id": "x927gFqVNPSOPwNrKqPmmQ", "text": "I've eaten at Matador almost once a month for about15 years. I won't get into the logistics of others reviews. I give the higher than average star rating based on service and the salsa. Service was really good: the wait staff is always nice and attentive. Never a bad experience.\nThe salsa is fresh and good. Made chunk style with fresh green peppers and they provide, in abundance two kinds (I like to think of myself as a salsa expert...both the eaten and the dancing type ;)!!). They also fry their own tortilla chips. \nOk, so anyway for AZ/MEX it's good, not great. The combo plate is good, with a tamale, a taco and a cheese enchilada. This is food that is cooked for high volume. You can get much better in Arizona, granted but for downtown, it works. \nLunch is always packed, especially later in the week for the specials. Decor is old Mexican: still reminds of the days when most of the politico's would come down from the capital on main street to eat in the 70's and 80's. I love it. It looks dated inside and the booths are red leather. \nI've never experienced the bar or the adult beverages at Matador so I can't comment on the quality but it looks impressive. \nOne more thing: its a landmark in downtown. Anyone who works the downtown area knows this place and goes there once in awhile (they will admit it) for a quick AZ/MEX fix.", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7kNPTNDDwZAKJyxkomuimA", "review_id": "Nqz2aU09SfRBxyExrHCVcA", "text": "I have been going to the Matador since I was in grade school. They have consistently good no-frills Mexican food and I much prefer it over the chain locations that are around. It's a nice large location downtown and has been renovated since many of the reviews on here were posted. Yes, the service has been slow from time to time over the years but I haven't ever had any more trouble here than at most other restaurants. It's a locally owned family business that has been in the family for over 30 years. If you're looking for something gourmet, then this is not your place. If you are looking for the Mexican version of comfort food, give it a try!", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j2pYTMEap8EbnSzPUCutDg", "review_id": "Jr08uTn9CPeeFl8tN7YmSA", "text": "I have eaten at the Matador since the 80s and the food has been consistently good.  I like the large downtown location - it's convenient and there's room to meet up with all of your friends before or after an event.  The full service bar is great - really old-fashioned with lots of wood.   Love the salsa (both kinds!) and the service has always been acceptable - sometimes a bit slow when they are busy, but if you have a deadline, they are happy to hurry your order along.  Great food, friendly service, and a convenient location - what more can you ask?  I even had the Matador cater my daughter's bridal shower - awesome!", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WcTVz9XL7iRO9CcaNVhFBA", "review_id": "vvNDkB7OOjB5eReAau1xJQ", "text": "I have been going to the Matador since I was little when it was a little hole in the wall on 2nd Street.  They have always had great Sonoran style Mexican food!  It's always our go to place when we attend events downtown or have business to attend to. They also have the best hot sauce in town!  As far as the service,  the food comes out quickly and we never really have to wait long.  If you're downtown and looking for great food I would highly recommend this place.", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uET8BynASJOcUVMZuHQqOQ", "review_id": "zmuTYs0KXivbo9OhaHGChg", "text": "Service was not good, they forgot about us after our dinner was served. Chips tasted stale.", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jj1W2oVyet8ISMKzdhBHDg", "review_id": "Z9v5_RCkjOurQMQGMQuMDg", "text": "No Bueno on the green corn tamales and the service was terrible for lunch.", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-xXpVlDqJwFKJG1Au2_6zA", "review_id": "AR3kYfzkif7RZrpRp8QODA", "text": "Here for a conference (does anyone actually come to the city of phoenix for anything else?). I should have known not to set foot inside just how empty it was compared to the place next door. This place is honestly one of the most disorganized places I've eaten at. The waiters literally are running around, and just getting a seat in the empty restaurant was a process.  We received no less than 7 apologies throughout our dinner. I'm not sure why they kept apologizing as they weren't always doing anything wrong... they must just be used to people complaining or something. I got a salad and while it is pretty hard to mess up a salad, this was not very good. The meat (pulled pork) on the salad was gross, and the sour cream was hard and gross... the lettuce was standard iceberg cut up. My dining partner had the gyro and the meat was gross and he just ended up eating the fries. Also, although it looks like they did at one time, they no longer serve alcohol. That should be a sign to stay away. I feel bad for the waiters as this place obviously is in need of new management and a menu overhaul.", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xrnAYMBODPFoYc7FFAbVQw", "review_id": "8EDw_OtvXHb2mL7WA-UoBQ", "text": "Service was very good. Atmosphere relaxing. Food tasty and reasonably priced. Located conveniently by Symphony Hall.", "business_id": "Y293fHh5SZ0_9BZm4M6BCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "d3UBYeFkwJMhXQSybbm1BA", "text": "I don't make it to Grand all that often, so when I see the Paisley Violin it's usually on a First Friday when it's packed like a sardine can with cafe-goers mixing, mingling and watching a live band perform on stage.\n\nImagine my surprise on a recent Friday (not a First Friday) night for a show when there were only 5 or so people there.  Once the show wrapped up, it was back to kick ass deep 80s cuts (think Thompson Twins song from Sixteen Candles and Joe Jackson) from RadioNigel.com playing in the background.\n\nThe ambiance is a truly metro cafe - something many local coffeehouses are lacking. The feel inside is very bohemian chic with its moody lighting and eclectic look.  Random bric-a-brac abounds here - everything from fish tanks to a bird cage, for sale I think. It's more of a European caf / art gallery / live music venue than a coffeehouse.  Bathrooms are kind of rough around the edges - if you can hold it, you're better off.\n\nThey serve a variety of coffees and tea and light fare like sandwiches, salads - lots of veggie options, btw.\n\nI had the mandarin spiced ice tea with a Venice Violin panini with dried Italian salami, provolone, veggies, pepperocini, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard on a sourdough baguette. Nothing to write home about, but the food was pretty good.  \n\nI really dug the vibe at Paisley Violin, I'll be back for sure - just not on a First Friday.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1cR5-LZcSYcACxhGe3DEVA", "review_id": "SosomHbzS4si_f4mIptMfQ", "text": "Good.....Bands playing on Frirst Friday...\nGreat Eclectic Decore....Looks like a old car shop...rumur it was a pet doctor place.......litte homes in back are really cool and going to be converted into shops....fREE WI FI!!! open late on the friday I was there....\n\nphotos on the walls are a nice touch too....\n\nBAD: had a blended drink with way too much Ice....and just not that good....\n\nso over all great little late night place great in every way but the drink.....", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "oIVsVM8H273aoT1JUmsDIg", "review_id": "Mh64-1tUn6Q2IX9_317Ffg", "text": "Quirky and comfortable, the Paisley Violin is like a non-conformist's hideaway. An unassuming building in a slightly questionable but slowly emerging art district encloses a cafe/gallery/artists-haven that serves unique sandwiches with daily specials, a full-service coffee bar, free wifi and live music. The space is quite small, especially on nights when there are musicians performing, but that just adds to the intimate and welcoming atmosphere.  The staff is extremely nice, friendly and very accommodating, and the clientele are the same.  \n\nOn my first visit there I had the olive bowl (watch out for the olive pits!), the paprika turkey sandwich and their unique daily soup special-- chipotle salmon chowder.  The turkey sandwich was delicious and the soup was a bit spicy (duh, it had chipotle in it!) but very interesting, with flavors I've never experienced.  I ended the meal with a cafe mocha, and I must say what a way to end a meal.  This was the BEST mocha I've ever had (that is why I am giving this place 5 stars!!!) Overall, a delicious meal and a wonderful time enjoying some great indie and local musicians.  I'll definitely be going back again real soon!", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "CAlxnkAuqNetlUmWtCQ_eQ", "review_id": "qgmIM59ysvt3Xe-uqHZtpw", "text": "I have been going to the Paisley Violin for years, since it was on Roosevelt. It has always been a neighborhood favorite.\nEverything is fresh, homemade and delicious. From the daily soups to the sandwiches, the coffee and espresso, you can't go wrong.\nThe service is always great, everyone is warm and wonderful.\nDon't be shy about the area, despite what you may think or hear, it is a nice neighborhood (I live blocks away) and things are changing fast. \nAnd it is always great to patronize a wonderful, independent neighborhood business.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "N7lSh49zQ13sG3Jpa9E6cw", "review_id": "okJb7V825hFAfpFlX3315w", "text": "Big scary Grand Avenue has the best kept secret ever- the Paisley Violin. \nI've been visiting the Paisley since it's days on Roosevelt street, and it's easily one of my favorite spots in the city. \n\nEverything about the place is just good- the people, the atmosphere, the food. The International Eggwiches- egg sandwiches on a bagel- are great for breakfast; any of them will hit the spot nicely. Lunch is always a tougher choice because there are just too many good things on the menu. I am particularly fond of the Hummus plate and the Paprika turkey sandwich, but most everything else has been amazing as well. (I'd stay away from the Champs d'Elysses sandwich though, it's much too heavy on the brie) The daily iced tea is always unusual but usually good, and the soup of the day is never subpar. The last time I was there, the not-so-traditional potato soup was heavenly. \n\nThe coffee and espresso are great, although I can't say too much about the frou frou drinks because I don't drink them. I imagine they'd be great too, with as good as the coffee is. \n\nGo...eat...you won't regret it...and on your way out, pay a visit to the Paisley pigs in the back. That's right, there are two little pigs residing at the Paisley, and they're pretty cute- for pigs.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "PMNbT3Y8KDt7E979AJMyng", "review_id": "XNQGFkEvhCRDAfwiVUXa6g", "text": "Paisley......love paisley prints.! Can't tell u how many neck ties I have with a kool ass paisely print.  This also happens to be a kool ass coffee shop with a kool ass name....in a world of corporate coffee beans and corporate starbucks coffee joints on every other corner....this kool ass PAISELY VIOLIN coffee shop is a great place to kick back, listen to music, grab a sandwich , and YES, sip a latte.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AnH84g9V10x41CXmCvcaFg", "review_id": "Vk6pDAtzUYFGBXAmX7v8KQ", "text": "I'll write more later... at this moment, I just want to add that Paisley Violin also has FREE WIFI in addition to all the other wonderful things that other reviewers have said.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "MwJVSTsUB-htphNZaIC43g", "review_id": "bBc4-zI7tQsNIsspB-YJ6Q", "text": "My heart goes out to Grand Avenue. Come alive. Please, please come alive. There are such great little spots sprinkled throughout and I think Paisley Violin is my favorite. I've been there a couple times. Once at night while there was a band there, which was cool. I felt kinda bummed that time cause I had no idea they didn't serve alcohol, but I did find out that they were byob. The band was cool. Food is good. Tea is good.\n\nI went during the day recently and had a really good lunch and was able to have a really chill lunch meeting. Our waitor for lunch was super friendly, helpful, and had a good pulse on when to check in and when not to. \n\nThe best part was afterwards we walked out back and the woman I was meeting with asked if I knew about the small houses/cottages out back. Apparently, they are cottages from the Japanese Internment Camps in California. And they were some of the larger ones for families. The man who had invested in the project (I guess the owner of Paisley came up with the idea and pitched it to this guy) led us around and told us about the space and how they were going to be renting them to artists. Kind of cool, I thought...cause in some ways incredibly dark and reminiscent of something horrible...but at the same time...a way to kind of capture and convert that energy and remind people of the atrocities that have been committed when motivated solely by fear rather than logic and reason.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "-F32Vl8Rk4dwsmk0f2wRIw", "review_id": "LkVuEUFgjRtmrZAxmaGp0g", "text": "Shame on me for not acquiescing to the frequent requests by my gf to hit up one of the most alluring valley cafes.  The Paisley Violin is gills full of progressive and retro designs and a charmingly simplistic menu of favorites, including eggwiches, croissants, sandwiches, salads, and plates containing VERY fresh ingredients like organic vegetables, cheeses, cured meats, hummus, and a variety of sauces to name just a very minimal amount.  The prices are lower than what would be considered 'reasonable' and the service is quick and attentive but not overbearing.\n\nHowever, the REAL reason to visit The Paisley Violin is for the incredible ambiance, whether you sit inside in its darkened labyrinth of art, books, and counter snacks, or outside on its expansive, heavily shaded patio, complete with an artistic fountain and 6 tiny and freshly brightened bungalow houses in a pseudo shopping district right there in their back yard.  According to our server one house will contain a flower shop; one, a bookstore; and the another, a tobacco shop.  The other three are TBD.  It is a brilliant concept, which makes their back patio seem infused with organic commerce and street life, but without being invasive or 'busy'.  I absolutely cannot wait for these places to open, sipping a chai latte with a shot of espresso (my gf's signature drink called a 'dirty chai latte') and gazing at these magnificent store fronts, each painted in a wide palate.  \n\nOne other note: The Paisley Violin is no longer BYOB, as they are awaiting the lead-legs of the city to approve, get this, their LIQUOR LICENSE!  Fans of The Paisley Violin will appreciate that spirits will now be available -- although bringing your own vino to the back patio seemed like one hell of a bargain to rent their space for the evening.  \n\nI am eagerly awaiting when alcohol will be allowed back on the premises because this place will be the gem of downtown.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "bfuVbKov5Uwcha6-l4ikFg", "review_id": "p6Uqa53oQQtzeIm1f7D0Ww", "text": "I went here for lunch yesterday with a few friends/coworkers and thought it was the cutest place I have been in a long time.  I have to admit, the area seemed a little weird to me, but maybe its just because I'm not familiar with the area.  We entered, and were immediately greeted and told that there is a hearing for the liquor license on the 28th...so that should definitely be a plus for this place.  There was a gentleman playing guitar which was very nice, but just a wee bit too loud for ambiance - we had a hard time hearing each other.\n\nTwo of my meal mates shared the hummus to start, I tried it and it was awesome as were the dolmas served on the side.  It all looked fresh and was presented very nicely.  I ordered the Champs de Elysee' sandwich which was TO DIE FOR...if you like brie, I highly recommend it.  The soup of the day was crab bisque.  When I asked our server if it was a red or white bisque he told me \"neither\" and then let me know that most of their items were nontraditional.  He wasn't lying.  I don't think there was a piece of crab in my bisque.  It was more of a broth, with large potato chunks and pieces of grape/vine leaves.  It wasn't bad, I just don't think I would get it again.\n\nEveryone else enjoyed their food.  The two downers that prevent me from being able to give it 5 stars are the lack of parking - some stupid macho man twit in his white Dodge Ram was blocking most of the driveway then almost runs me over trying to get a spot in the parking lot when he could have just as easily parked where he was sitting on the side of the road (which is where I ended up parking btw) and the soup.  It just wasn't a crab bisque", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FaIl5hn9UFz_x-K1e_pYMA", "review_id": "w4GrqZMWvGQAR77xFUlMlA", "text": "An odd looking place with an even odder name serves up some good dishes of mixed cuisine but at a price that's higher than comparable places.\n\nPaisley Violin is architecturally interesting from its cabanas that surround the entrance to its bar/restaurant/music venue feel on the inside. \n\nI was there when the place broke out a mango flavored iced tea which was outstanding, but served in children's sized glasses. Shortly after our server walked away I was ready for another refill. \n\nFood was quite good, but as I've mentioned, I can get very similar cuisine in the East Valley for far less money. \n\nI'd like to think I'm paying for the unique atmosphere and ambiance, but I've never been there for live music. I could see it being a pretty good date place at night. \n\nThat might bump it up to four stars for me, but judging it strictly for lunch the price vs portion and quality sticks Paisley at a three.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oIVsVM8H273aoT1JUmsDIg", "review_id": "-mAibDWoDRpUKFwd5p6y0A", "text": "Just a quick update to let people know that they now serve alcohol! Woohoo! They got their liquor license six weeks ago -- after a tedious process, they said -- and now have a full menu of wines and other libations (Beer and Sake that I know of).  So, next time you want to cruise downtown to listen to some great live music, have some fantastic grub and enjoy the cool atmosphere, you can do so with some wine and beer too!", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "jqVeTSin5GeRm0ceSg-PBA", "review_id": "0os6OwuDRanjLUGaZyC3dg", "text": "Paisley Violin has been on my list of places to try for lunch for awhile and finally I made it there last week with some co-workers. Like many places in Phoenix, it is small with limited parking. However, there is ample street parking and from the looks of it, tables and chairs on a patio which my group would have been fine with had it not been a yucky day out. As soon as we walked in, I knew I was going to love Paisley Violin. The exposed brick walls, the random pieces for sale, a small bar, and posters for live music and movie nights all give Paisley Violin a cute atmosphere and vibe.\n\nWe had the pesto brie as an appetizer and I was shocked to learn that one of my dining companions had never had such a combination before! The bread had seasoning on it which gave the cheese and pesto a nice kick when all three combined in your mouth. The portion size was perfect for the four of us to share and left us plenty of room for our lunch. As my main meal, I had the Mediterranean eggwich which was tasty; however the only disappointing factor was that I had asked for no red onions and when my sandwich came out, it had red onions on it. Two of my other dining companions both had the BLT with a side of potato salad and they both were raving over the sandwich and potato salad when we left. As one of my coworkers said, the chipotle mayo took what would have been an ordinary BLT to another level. Drinks are served in plastic cups and remind me of the glasses my parents would have bought when we were kids. It was quirky and an interesting touch. If you order a soda, it comes out in an old fashioned bottle, so there are no free refills. That is fine with me because it actually limits how much I drink!\n\nOur bill was approximately $10-12 per person (before tip) which is pretty much on par with most places we frequent for lunch. Future trips to Paisley Violin are definitely in store!", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "5G-6WKQ7VHcLsvRt6kqKvQ", "review_id": "juyhrJ27zpf7knaBRwsz6Q", "text": "Been to the Paisley a couple times now and really enjoy the atmosphere and food. They have a large beer and wine selection, and their food items are all unique. If you're a vegetarian, a good portion of the menu is devoted to delivering compatible foods. Some nights they have live music or DJs. Both times I have gone I dined inside, but there appears to be a large outdoor patio that looks perfect to chill on some spring or fall afternoon.\n\nIt is always encouraging to see businesses like the Paisley operate in the downtown Phoenix area. I will continue to support the Paisley and highly recommend it to others looking for some uniqueness in Phoenix.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1RJORk4w9jxxWBKzOvOptw", "review_id": "xQtvW7xq5NGJoqwDxVwWMA", "text": "Atmosphere good.  Food...not so much.  I recently ate here for the first time and, unfortunately, I can't say anything good about the food.  I ordered a chicken shwarma sandwich and expected a hot middle eastern sandwich filled with flavorful chicken sauteed with onions and spices and accompanied with crisp fresh veggies.  What I got was FAR from what I expected.  The pita bread was your typical crappy faux Wendy's style doughy flat bread 'pita', not a regular pita pocket.  Inside was some flavorless, cold, unseasoned chicken (and when I say flavorless I mean indistinguisable from a mouthful of cardboard).  They didn't even bother to put basic salt and pepper on this sorry meat.  The remainder of the sandwich consisted of raw zuchinni (WTF?!), chopped tomatoes, 3 leaves of romaine lettuce, and some bits of red onion.  None of the veggies had been dressed or seasoned.  Oh, there was also some hummus/tahini 'sauce' mixed in there (presumably for flavor), but I have never tasted anything so flavorless.  I imagine that wall spackle has more flavor and pizazz than this 'sauce'.  Come on Paisley, does your cook even TASTE what comes out of the kitchen?  Add some flavor to your food.  You could start with salt, fresh lemon juice, garlic, pepper, and high quality olive oil.  It's really not that hard.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 8, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "f_YFU2h9rM0ZPrPJD6eCsg", "review_id": "jZwji1twRDXcQFWIa8emPA", "text": "I know a lot of my friends really like this place, but I just can't get over the bad service and the food really isn't that great. It's really close to my house, so I go a lot to hang out and listen to the music that they have come through. Seriously though, I have stopped eating there because I realized after the 4th time that I have had \"digestive issues\" EVERY time I eat there. No joke. \n\nWhen I did eat there, the food really wasn't that great. Usually a bite or two is good, then it just gets really gross. I've tried about every side item that they offer with there entree's and they are all pretty gross to me as well. The potato salad was the only thing that I actually thought was okay. And one time I went there and she listed off my choices for sides, I said \"chips\" her: \"oh, we're actually out of chips\" me: \"soup\" her: \"we're out of that too now\" me: \"so really, what are my actual choices?\" her: \"salad\". \n\nSorry to all my friends who like it, but it's really not that great. I think people come in and are charmed by the homey, inner-city art dive feel it has.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HP_xZYNC5XK-VyNrnHbtRQ", "review_id": "l-KMsdBbUdam52ancUBFKg", "text": "I've only been here a few times to sit and grab a beer. I really enjoy the atmosphere of the place and the outside area is great when the weather is nice.\n\nEach time I've been here it was a Friday night and the place is pretty much dead, which is too bad because this is a great spot to sit and hang with friends. \n\nI can't comment on the food as I haven't eaten here. The alcohol selection is a bit sparse, but the bottled beer they have is good. \n\nI'm not big on crowds and I like to be comfortable when I go out, so for me the Paisly Violin is a perfect place to meet up with friends and grab some drinks.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7-ly4LI9XWLXkFiM2vHxrw", "review_id": "_XhNXVgxpVEu1qV6e1VPHw", "text": "Mediocre food the night we went, but it was busy and late so I didn't mind terribly.  Wine was tasty and reasonably priced, and the place had a fun atmosphere rolling.  There was a fire pit and band out back, and house-y tunes inside after the band shut down.  Cute atmosphere--a comfy little shack on Grand with moderately high ceilings and a neat looking bar.\n\nThe staff was great and posssibly psychic--they comped one of my glasses of wine in apology for the so-so food that night.  Near closing time, everyone got out on the dance floor and shook it a lil... a fun crowd and a few tunes I'd never heard before.  Probably a ton of fun there if/when they have a good DJ.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7izaZThzAWk2UjrDTL849w", "review_id": "_lHbPWYMAejzudp3hxoCyg", "text": "I've always had mixed feelings about the Paisley Violin--I really want to like it more.  There is a lot to like here:  decent beer selection, local art hosted all around, outside eating areas. \n\nI went last week for a friend's birthday shindig.  I had the chicken schwarma, which was ok.  And perhaps that is what is missing for me at Paisley, the food was just \"meh\" and the service was not outstanding either.  \n\nIt's on my list for trying out more often and perhaps I will be more impressed.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d2RAl63RTdfZF7kcuKcj-g", "review_id": "zyBsC19FOPWQ8M_RpT-KKw", "text": "Yummy, creative sandwiches!  Good prices.  Highly recommended.\n\nService is generally a bit of an issue, so if you are one of the prissy eaters who doesn't understand that serving can be tough, you'll probably get your panties in a wad.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vggE8kitLHHhWeM7ZPdzpg", "review_id": "dZxpzoIWzPmkv2P_jmZmrw", "text": "If you ever overhear someone saying Grand Ave is dirty (as I have, probably from developers waiting in line with a bulldozer and starbucks contract) , this place is one of many to prove them wrong.\n\nThe food is good, great selection....lots of vegetarian options.  Good drinks, possibly best chai I have ever had.  the side potato salad is very tasty.  Not a huge fan of the egg-whiches.  the croissant is a little too hard.\n\nAtmosphere:   Nice patio;  little garden and a bunch of colorful artist bungalows.  sweeps in the zen like relaxation for a lazy sunday or friday lunch.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BkmIUgwHg_5TCkJbdMEiJQ", "review_id": "QY636r25uHyKzoGmVZ_hdg", "text": "We were here for the last 1st Friday and this place was a Disaster (again with the capital D thing).  It was so bad, that I canceled my wine order and got a Schlitz from the hot dog guy.  We waited for 2 hours (not exaggerating) for SANDWICHES.  The sandwiches were good, but I'm telling you, if it could've gone wrong for them, it did.  I'm not sure if that is the \"charm\" of this place or if our server was a complete train wreck.  \nAlso, apparently we aren't good enough for 1st Fridays or the crowd it attracts.  Maybe we're not artsy enough or trendy enough or hippy enough for the crowd here.  Although, you artsy, trendy hipsters don't live in the neighborhood, you drove you Subaru's and your old jalopies here, we walked here, we're from the 'hood'.  See the difference.  You came to our hood.  OK, enough ranting about snobbery going on.  I've spent way too much of my time on this review, which I wasn't going to post until it came up in conversation the other day.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "N1Q6HiZvnZHjNU712Gymqw", "review_id": "X1GzWhS5vYSfJB1VjzCQwA", "text": "Admittedly, I did not eat here.  I did come for two nights during the Phx Fringe and loved every minute of it.  This is like a hybrid dive bar and artsy hangout, being from Detroit, I felt right at home.\n\nThe eclecticness of the crowd matches the atmosphere, I mean, it's called the Paisley Violin, it's going to have some pretension.  The best part about this place is the rear patio, which is like a step into another world, old brick patio with art all around you.  We were made comfortable by a very appreciative staff and drank for pretty cheap, Schlitz was only $2. \n\nThe P.V. seems to be an attempt to give all the artists on Grand a place to go, we took the light rail here and rode our bikes.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "A_O8wZOsMTPwyeYA4-Rsow", "review_id": "hZKJ6AYt0eCEA4f4af5Rog", "text": "WOW! I LOVE this place and I can't believe it took me this long to check it out.\n\nThe interior is incredibly original and equally funky and cool. The menu is mostly sandwiches of which are not may favorite ... but they have a great beer selection and it's a super cool place to hang out.\n\nBig ups!", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 12, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "P2kVk4cIWyK4e4h14RhK-Q", "review_id": "DWYIQ0Y-hppjhjPxKnujSQ", "text": "A Phoenix original if ever there was one!  Total gem in the lower Grand Avenue area.\n\nI love the unique atmosphere here.  Post-industrial meets shabby-chic meets post-modern meets trading post.  Or something like that.\n\nI wanted something different and ordered the Panini Cubano.  I thoroughly enjoyed the shaved prosciutto, black beans, melted swiss, pickles and chipotle mayo.  I also sampled the sandwiches of my wife and daughter and they were very tasty as well.  They had the pesto chicken and the lamb gyro, respectively.\n\nThe Paisley Violin is now firmly  entrenched on my list of cool, reasonable and unique places to grab lunch and to take visitors from out of town.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "mXUGqzUsJcx___b0y72BZA", "review_id": "MOdYBMoBFvYxsSs0m5X74Q", "text": "What a night. The first time I tried Paisley was the night of the first Grand Ave Festival. The place was hoppin. My date and I seated ourselves and it took awhile for us to be helped. This is just one thing out of a myriad of other reasons I should only give Paisley 1 star. \n\nThey get 4 stars because the one girl who was helping us was trying to handle the entire restaurant. And we were informed the one girl cooking all the food had been doing it 12 hours straight. With this in mind, we were quite impressed by the level of service. \n\nAnother winning point was the ambiance of the place. My date remarked a number of times about how cute it is. She's right. This is a great date place. Low light, lots of art and decorations to look at, great live music to listen to, and not so loud that we couldn't carry a conversation. We had a great time. \n\nThank you Paisley Violin. We'll be back.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8h5EXsiEuK5_igQ0cgxPZQ", "review_id": "fGpmjWNK_8nIJDrkN16NNA", "text": "We had just played a show down the road at PHiX for the 1st annual Grand Avenue Festival.  This is a festival organized by the businesses on Grand Avenue.  The paisley Violin is one of those businesses.\n\nThat said, we came in and struggled to find a seat for the six of us.  Several 2 or 3 people groups at 6 people tables.  So we all squeeze onto one round table meant for 4 at the most.  Strike one - wait staff should shepherd small groups to small tables.\n\nOur waitress finds us after a 5 minute wait and takes our beer order.  Many of us order the same beer.  One person orders a very common mixed drink comprised of Cola and Whiskey. The waitress has no clue what it is - replying with \"What's that?\".   Funny, but a bit of a clue about how our epic 2.5 hour dinner will go.  \n\nA larger table freed up, so we took it.  I guess wait staff hate cleaning tables that have people on them, cause she left a big pile of crumbs laying for us to snack on.\n\nThe next round of drinks, they were out of our new favorite beer because they must have a small fridge, so some of us walk outside to look at the beer list, since the waitress doesn't know them.  Those who walked outside got their drinks ordered.  10-15min later, a new waitress asks us if she can get us something.  Yes!\n\nThe music was nice, and the musicians were very courteous and concerned with the volume - our band could take notes on that.\n\nI ordered the gyro.  I've had about 20 different Gyro's in my life.  This was more like a salad burying a couple very thin slices of meat.  I'm not a meat maniac, but they sure did skimp for some reason.  This new concept of saladwich was good, but not really what I ordered.  Also got the seafood chipotle soup which was interesting and tasty.\n\nThey must have been out of beer, because they didn't come by for any more drink orders.  \n\nHopefully the owners of this place will learn to stock up on wait staff and beer for special events.  \n\nAnother review said that the waitress had been on for 12 hours.  She was somewhat incompetent, but I fault the owner/manager for lack of preparedness.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HP_xZYNC5XK-VyNrnHbtRQ", "review_id": "R5Z9Dm3jgGgCUthS7c_iyQ", "text": "So the past week I've been ordering lunch here nearly everyday. I just love the food.\n\nEverytime I've gone here the food is spot on. A few of my fave sandwiches are The Royal, which is a roast beef sandwich with melted mozzarella, celery, lettuce with aioli sauce served on a yummy baguette.\nThe Champs d'Elysee is also yummy. The sandwich has red peppers, artichokes and spinach. It's a bit creamy with the cream brie and aioli sauce, but tasty. \n\nThey usually have a different home made soup everyday and most of the soups I have tried are always very good.\n\nI'm a fan of the Paisley and I hope more people discover this place. Anytime I'm in there, the place is sparse on people and I don't understand why.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1mPTt-Wdqk886_sbjO3_4w", "review_id": "kzv0V8oAY1x6UwpqnT0hvQ", "text": "Just had an awesome \"eggwich\". Great service and a really cool vibe. Can't wait to come back to check out the patio in the evening for a drink.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "Lp_Ykqfbv5Q-oyGYlMGJRg", "review_id": "AzNdgBjrt7NqNnvHqMAUxg", "text": "After numerous attempts to find a place to go to open at 11 for lunch (Lalibela, Bacchanal, etc), we headed to Downtown for Paisley Violin.  This place is not located in a cookie cutter neighborhood, but this place is worth a visit!\n\nWe service was a little slow, even though we were the only ones in here, but the food most definitely made up for it.  We had the Mediterranean platter and the cheese plate.  Take note My Florist Cafe, this is how you do a cheese plate...\n\nThe Mediterranean platter was overflowing with hummus, tzatziki, baba ganoush, olives, dolmas, etc.  I love, love, love dolmas!  And these were amazingly fresh and I was pissed that my guy all the sudden decided to like them.  The hummus was spicy and had some chickpeas that weren't completely blended, which added a nice consistency.  Everything else of that cutting board was delicious, and I love their little panini pressed pitas!\n\nThe cheese plate was also delicious, serving a cranberry stilton, brie, feta, and a semi-hard cheese I couldn't identify.  We wanted to stay and have a sandwich, but we were already full from the two appetizers.  So my guy opted for a Kiltlifter while I had their pumpkin cake.  I wish it wouldn't have come straight out of the fridge, but it was delicious.  The cream cheese frosting and the dense pumpkin cake was a sweet way to end our lunch.\n\nI wish I wasn't leaving AZ in a month, because I would make myself a regular here.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EXBOkXWPNYZk5HFBg5NbTQ", "review_id": "fGr2XJZ-k2EejuAG0MLQxQ", "text": "I ate here a few times when I was working on the phoenix fringe festival earlier this year, and it was always delicious, but I went in one day for lunch, asked if I could place a to-go order, and the response I got was: \"sure, but my cook isn't here, I'll have to call her. it'll be about 20-30 minutes.\"\n\num, what?", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HCBo0Kvfm9yXErR-YuqVGA", "review_id": "2ARoxd00mWMgAh3hOO7tFw", "text": "My food hasn't come yet but this place already gets five stars cuz I know it's gonna be delish. My mouth watering as I type and enjoy the live and quiet guitar playing really incredible classical stuff in the corner. This place is uber cute and gets beaucoups des points for personality. Tons of eye candy in this little euro cafe lookalike, I feel like I'm back in San Francisco. I sat at the copper bar and was waited on by a hipster type.  Really nice and laid back service, but not record speeds.  They serve loose tea in little mesh bags that hang over your cup with a bamboo stick....more points.  My turkey brie and cranberry chutney sandwich was out of this world and the brie and pesto app I tasted was also pretty tasty.  It's coined as a meditteranean place but I'd probably call it fusion food.  Too many gourmet flavors to be strictly med.  The best thing about this place is everything.  Ambience....my favorite type...food is inventive and flavorful.  Nuff said....I'm still craving that sandwich and my only regret about this place is not asking that guitarist what he was playing.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Mni9JweXitsJ2Wlw7jy25g", "review_id": "r7NtsuayoHuueoET9TcMbQ", "text": "Thank you Laurel L. for turning me on to the Paisley! This place is definitely not a place that you would find just by walking or driving by. It looks like it's closed when you see it from the street. Once you're inside, everything changes. The decor is great and the food is even better. I had the lamb gyro and green salad. The gyro was as good or better than I've had anywhere else and the salad was very good. I read some other reviews about the service being slow, but I did not experience that at all.\nThe inside portion of the Paisley is hard to describe. I guess ecclectic is the most fitting description. Brick wall, varying art, rot iron chairs, a very small stage (seemingly for someone playing a guitar) etc.\nCheck it out. You won't be disappointed.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7F-DVLnGmC5hHPUVfSfxDw", "review_id": "YAeRgBRmknOU3767H26E0Q", "text": "I've been a fan and lover of the Paisley Violin for almost 4 years. Love this charming little place nestled on Grand Ave. It's out of the way but yet it has a downtown feel. Gina, owner and cook, makes the best hummus in town. I had one of the best Hummus pizza specials ever prepared by Gina. Since then, every time I return to PV, Gina always makes a special pizza filled with the ingredients that I love. Best cafe mochas in town! If ever I do take in First Friday, this is usually our last stop of that night. It's perfect for gatherings with friends. Check out their websites for daily specials.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lITyv4Vxz21R9HU3dAz0Xw", "review_id": "Wvcu64NH8dbek8Lm_arKwQ", "text": "The Paisley Violin is very close to the State Capitol where I work and I only just discovered it. Considering you have to drive into downtown Phoenix to get any sort of decent food if you work in the Capitol complex, I'd call this quite a find. It's a little hard to find if you don't know what you're looking for, and though there is a small parking lot, you're better off trying to snag a spot on the street if you see one. \n\nWe went on a Friday for lunch, and though many of the tables filled up, the restaurant was still quiet, providing a great atmosphere for conversation. The service was a little slow and inattentive, but the bartender was also our waiter. The description of the sandwich I ordered said it came on a croissant, but it came out on bread instead. My friend had to send her entree back because they left off the tofu she'd requested be added to her salad. However, all the food tasted delicious. \n\nI'll definitely go here again, especially when I need something closer than downtown, but can't stand another enchilada from La Canasta Capitolio.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B2-AC4_ewUVHI3BPdDkieg", "review_id": "5iMa3lrOswFVhDWubTLvcA", "text": "Really good. The staff is always friendly. I love the greek salad and any of their iced teas. They also have a beer & wine license, so it's a good place to go for 1st Friday.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "rTMsw1YYYQhzrXX9ovtLJw", "review_id": "OeTUq7rSQgIOvaCCT5D22Q", "text": "I can walk here.\n\nSeat your damn self.  Wait for no one.\n\nHummus is different and good.  Service tries their damndest but they are perpetually understaffed.  Drinks often go empty and approaching the bar is necessary.  I wouldn't dream of expecting good service or a quick bite during First Friday.\n\nThe shining star up in here is Hi Lo Trio.  They play their unique brand of sonic weirdness on Thursdays and are definitely worth a listen -- live sampling/sequencing/looping of toys, found sounds, answering machine tapes and radio stuff combined with stringy electric cello and a badass jazzy guitarist.  I had never heard them, stopped in on a Thursday without even expecting live music, and stayed way past dinner to zone out to their dreamy creations.  I should have known we were in for something special when I saw that a pink toy Barbie guitar was part of their load-in.\n\nFor fans of Boards of Canada, Limbik Frequencies on your iTunes radio, waking dreams...\n\nI love seeing the bartender march with purpose toward the tiny stage as she puts a starter-fiver in their tip jar.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7o7MF9B9lxcWupE8jiLOaQ", "review_id": "-Xf11cS9AmDzdph2qTl1bA", "text": "This place is pretty cool. It's a real chill atmosphere and there aren't an overwhelming amount of people there (which I like!).\n\nI showed up to meet some friends on a Friday night. The inside is great, there is a big horse, a small stage, and a bar maned by a fun staff. The decor isn't fancy, but it has character. A band was setting up getting ready to play. I would have loved to hear them, but my friends were outside so I headed there.\n\nOutside there is a big patio. It was a little chilly, so there was a fire goin' in the firepit. There was also a musician outside, so I wasn't missing out on entertainment. She was playing calm, folk acoustic, making the mood of the night even better.\n\nThe group of 7 that I was with were able to sit comfortably, there was plenty of room. We enjoyed good conversation over the music and weren't bothered by wanna-be types trying to be cool. All of the customers and staff there seemed very down to earth.\n\nGreat atmosphere, decent prices, and cool people.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KXoRjWfTxPT6LFkOdK6ovQ", "review_id": "1EVKiZ4po0h5dvGHVgjxsA", "text": "I'm not sure what everybody raves about. The place, in itself, is very cool. You park around back and they have little artist's huts and the inside it cozy and would be a great place to maybe hangout and have a few drinks. I ordered the chicken shawarma wrap and maybe I ordered something on their best that wasn't their \"best\" dish, but unfortunately I won't be going back to find out. \n\nI took it to go, which may have been my first problem. I paid just under $9 for the wrap (asked for without onions) and opted this time for chips. When I got back to the office and opened it up the wrap was in paper and you could see mainly pits and not much stuff inside, but I figure maybe all the good stuff is piled right out of site. After ripping off almost a 1/3 of the pita, I finally get to the good stuff....and my first bite. Ick! onions!!! I had asked for no onions and now my first bite I was chomping on them. Put the pita down, scraped out the onions that weren't hidden, and tried again. The tahini sauce poured of of the back on the wrapped paper and as it hit my plate I then noticed how oily it was....the sauce actually separated in front of my eyes. Ick #2!! \n\nWhen all is said and done, yes, I'm full. The chicken was ok, a little dry, but edible. Was it good? Yea ok, it was good....was it $9 good? Definitely not. And sadly to say I won't be returning for lunch to try anything else on their menu that may have peaked my interest before.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WJkmgkrSPMHTfDTD3VgqqA", "review_id": "sY4biKlAfHpinmRha79QSQ", "text": "The giant horse scared me! I thought it was a real stuffed horse at first glance.\n\nOn a nice summer night, we weren't able to get a seat outside because there was a graduation party going on. Instead we sat inside and listened to the Michael Buble-ish croonster and his homeless sidekick. I'm not sure if he was homeless but he was rocking on the bass guitar and would add in his \"oh yeahs\" and \"uh huhs\" during an intense jam session. It was creepy and cute.\n\nMy friend bought the table a round of marachino cherries that are laced with vodka and cinnamon rum. It was interesting but way too strong for my tastes.\n\nI started with an Oak Creek Hefe which was warm so the server brought me frosty mug but that didn't help either. I ordered the Spicy Cajun Sausage appetizer and it was nothing more than a bowl of sliced sausage links floating in a cold hot sauce. It was disgusting. I had to ask the server if the appetizer was meant to be cold. I'm just not a fan of cold sausage. The best part of my meal was the sourdough bread- and it was damn good because I was starving!\n\nOh yeah- the bathroom was pretty scary. I liked the mops and brooms in there too, really made me feel like I was peeing inside a janitor's closet. Oh wait-- maybe it was!", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4oJs6wh-74yl6Q8-Gx7yIw", "review_id": "u-W03HSpxdzEfz-dmHzPrQ", "text": "Love the Paisley - it's awesome for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or for graduation parties.  Although I think that may have impacted Tuyen's experience at Paisley.  :) The grad party was awesome -thanks Paisley!", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T7J9ae0wTskrI_Bgwp-4cA", "review_id": "KOIIoJq6iYawkwjSZHb-RQ", "text": "I think the ambiance is nice enough.  The background live music is nice.\n\nI LOVED the Champs De Elysee sandwich.  I can't stop thinking about it.  I found the potato salad with the ginger just okay but I am not a huge ginger fan.\n\nA friend ordered the turkey sandwich that has cranberries in it and liked it.  Another friend ordered the cheese platter and it looked just okay.  I think the one at House of Tricks is much better.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N6fXTxMFxtHntDZnEotAtw", "review_id": "Tsyh1PsHAfcrqlD8uyhHXw", "text": "Let me tell you about a sandwich. Mostly.\n\nI was there yesterday afternoon to drop off a cruiser bike I sold to a new friend. She lives in the neighborhood and as it was an easy ride back to her place I met her there.\n\nI NEVER liked the old location on Roosevelt, and the new location is slowly growing on me. My preference will never be chairs with wire backs(I'm a booth man, personally)but it is clean and funky at the same time.\n\nBack to food: the Garlic Pepper Sirloin Steak sandwich was one of the best sandwiches I think I've ever eaten. Yes, lots of onions and garlic, not the date night meal, but wow...good bread, huge size...really good meat and sauce.\n\nWhy not 5 stars? Well, the good news is it's a full bar, and yes you can buy a PBR or Schlitz...but on Saturday afternoon no juices for mixing, and yesterday was very very hot. I think the wine and beer menu are varied, but it just seems the liquor menu is all top-shelf. I think Smirnoff vodka is just fine, same with Dewars scotch,etc. Take a tip from Carlys, Palette etc. and find a way to keep a varied price-point. Two drinks plus a sandwich was $22. plus and I tip 20%. I think I would have made this a five-star day if it had been a $16.00 to $17.00 meal and drinks. \n\nBy the way, the drink we finally created was a \"John Daly\", an alcoholic version of the lemonade/ice  tea classic Arnold Palmer. Due to a lack of materials, it was improvised by with some sweetened tea and sweet tea/lemonade vodka. Tasty, but pricey for Grand Ave on a sweltering day in the PHX.\n\nYes, I'll be back, but I'll ask the drink prices first.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YTw0hz4Y9z29xtd4axMcNQ", "review_id": "8evfajVpQcxcXftzKyHoPw", "text": "My experience was on a random Saturday afternoon, and I think that might skew my opinion a bit.\n\nDuring my visit we were the only guests dining.  There was one guy at the bar that was friends with the employees.  \n\nThe atmosphere is mellow.  And I can imagine it being a pretty happening place on weekend evenings.\n\nThe prices were a bit high for what we ate.  I had a pita sandwich and it was just under $10.  The lunch prices are a bit steep.\n\nThe food was okay, but nothing I'd go back time and time again for.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HY9qpAamqLXFoa7xMwNntg", "review_id": "cC5EhKj0lMWNh9RxT6aKcA", "text": "now that i live within walking distance of the paisley, it's become an addiction.  i would describe them as a catch all place for beer, wine, coffee, and food.  quite random inside actually, with all of the bikes and flags and the muddy fish tank (bleh, really guys?)...\n\nlots of good wines and the beer selection is random and changes often...what i really come here for though is the food..lots of vegetarian options..my favorite would have to be the veggie burger...served panini style and made of brown rice and delicious veggies you seriously can't go wrong...their el greco sandwich is killer as well, if you're a meat eater, and it's served on this delicious toasted sourdough bagette.  their pasta salad is spot on too, i always get that as my side.\n\nstaff is friendly, your typical grand ave crowd can be seen here..randomness at it's finest...nice outdoor patio area, can't wait for the weather to cool down and enjoy some delicious brew and a tasty sandwich.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aRgTBYbG-eZipFRIipGlrA", "review_id": "JVoPK0aYG7KSOVzIJ5PfMw", "text": "This is an outer arts district staple in the Valley. The neighborhood is spooky if you don't know the area, but it is worth the possibility of having your car vandalized to stop in. Great live performances, mellow guitar, etc. and fantastic food. Hummus plate, Mm. Greek salad, yum. Cheesecake, yes please. The service is European style so expect to wait and wait some more. Seat yourself inside or out on the lovely patio.\n\nAcross from a fun locally-owned boutique you can stop by if you're there earlier in the day. \n\nI stocked up on the 70% off gift certificates for this little gem of a place at: http://www.citydeals.com/deals-merchant-Paisley-Violin-Cafe-Phoenix-AZ-LOC41462852.html?id=2852\n\nYou can thank me later. I'll probably be at the table next to you.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "khPlizt3ava1xkbtAxHQnw", "review_id": "a7dkFh6vTllx38EelYoFzA", "text": "This place has a great atmosphere. The patio is awesome and they place live music. The food was delicious and they had tons of healthy options. So why not 5 stars? The service was pretty bad. I ordered wine and asked for water with it. Then I asked again, and again. But it never came. I also ordered my meal with no tomatoes and they put them on. My friend ordered her sandwich with no mayo and they put it on too. So just plan to be there a while and don't be too picky and you'll love it!", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wp0fK5noASGF1-6PnKVMLA", "review_id": "OEBsmWfadMvDmPvSE1zPiQ", "text": "I went to the Paisley Violin sometime last week. Walking in we were greeted by terrible music. I mean there are tons of great Jazz musicians in AZ and some how they have found the worst. The server was an older gentleman who was nice. We ordered the sampler app that they have to start 2 min later the server tells us that they are out of pita bread. For entrees I ordered the Lamb which comes on a pita but i opted to get it on a croissant which he suggested they had. 2 min later he says they are out of that to. My friend ordered the Lox 2 min later he says they are out of that as well. So she takes his suggestion in ordering a cuban sandwich which you wont belive 2 min later he comes out and says they dont have all the ingredients for that either. This happened about two more times until we ordered what had seemed to be the only 2 things on the menu. Its called an 86 board, servers write down what you don't have or in your case what u do have, which is less. The server must have been embarrassed I would have been. Once we got our food, it was mediocre at best, cold and not fresh looking. I will never go here again, which is disappointing such a great space and no potential when it comes to the food.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "33vUIil_GCaT92aUaZhRXA", "review_id": "KN5PElUDh4oD_MQ7ypOItw", "text": "I came here for lunch yesterday with my mama. This place is tiny but it definitely has character. There were 2 people sitting outside & 3 people inside, so they weren't exactly busy. We sat close to the bar & listened to a couple guys playing guitars & a woman sang a couple songs. My mom put $5 in their tip jar & one of the guys came over to give us a flyer & chat, he was so sweet. For our meals: mama ordered the panini italiano & I ordered the pesto chicken sandwich, for sides she chose the house salad & I chose the potato salad. Mom enjoyed her meal, as did I, but I had to salt the potato salad & even that didn't help-it was pretty blah. I took half of mine & half of my mama's sandwich home for hubby, he liked both but said mom's was better. Total for both meals including drinks was $22. One thing that was a lil annoying was how slow the service was. Our server was very nice but it took 30 minutes just to get our food, which seemed way too long for a place that only had 7 customers total. It was pretty good food though, so I'd probably return.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qa05pUVNapADHZXpHMPMeA", "review_id": "JW2e-XYY0vZRnxJbEo5rUQ", "text": "We freaking love Paisley Violin. Now, my five stars does not mean it is perfect, it has flaws that I will mention, but I do not believe your Phoenix experience is complete without a Friday or Saturday night visit to this lovely establishment. \nThe first time we walked in it felt like Cheers, everyone said hello, the musicians, the bartenders, the bar patrons, as if we were old friends returning from a long trip. Now look, it isn't pretty inside, it's divey, a weird fish tank and ventriloquist doll are kind of strangely displayed, but look past that and see this place for what it is, a local joint with real honest to goodness people serving you. Good drink, great food, great music, great atmosphere, great service.\nThe toasted pesto brie was delicious, the brie was not overpowering, and it complimented the pesto just right. Their vegetable stew was very good with huge chunks of vegetables and a hearty sauce, the peppered raspberry turkey is magic in your mouth, the royal is a wonderful sandwich with roast beef, mozzarella and garlic pepper and the venice violin, with soppressata, pepperoncini, balsamic vinegar and dijon mustard on a baguette is practically inspired. The desserts are good too, but not all house made, we destroyed the baklava, it's highly recommended.\nNow the bad, aside from the place being divey, which isn't bad to me but I know it is to some, is that the parking is kind of a nightmare. Last I went I had to park in front of a very ghetto looking house with a guy cleaning his shotgun on the porch. Paisley Violin is not in a \"nice\" part of town, and with only a couple actual parking spots, you will be parking in a strange neighborhood in front of a stranger's house... sorry. But it's worth it, check with the Paisley Violin website and go on a night they have entertainment. \nCheck this place out with a good friend and an open mind, we love it.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uj-70y8y-eDCbDX67TK7yQ", "review_id": "BQ_56Z9YNhq7DoPcgYQ8_A", "text": "Visited again today (6/4/11) after several months of not eating at Paisley's . I had the pleasure of trying out their Hummus Platter (I usually order the Hummus Sand-which, but it's such a large portion I can never finish it!) and I was instantly in love with Paisley's again! Their hummus was so delicious, full of flavor but not overwhelming, that I had to thank our server for her wonderful service and the amazing food. My only complaint would be that they do not offer wheat pitas (though they can substitute for multi grain bread, focaccia, or sour-dough).\n\nMy sister always enjoys ordering their Tuna Slam Sand-which (excellent mix of albacore tuna, mayo and greens without the overly intense mayo flavor), and my husband tried their Panini Cubano. Both enjoyed their orders, and my husband raved about his panini. \n\nI love Paisley's atmosphere, choice of music and unique decor. The service can be a bit slow, but you can't rush delicious food. The food is well priced and their meal portions are adequate. The best part of their menu is definitely the abundant number of vegetarian meal options!\n\nWe can't wait to go back!", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wsouO79E-BW7lStwopkfjA", "review_id": "17bRqXZAuZBnyYqWdnDLNA", "text": "On our 100 things to do in downtown Phoenix, Paisley Violin made our restaurant short list. We love this place for so many reasons. It epitomizes urban culture, downtown life and a willingness to be part of the community.\n\nThey do all that and offer a great meal. We've brought some of our most critical friends and they walked away loving the place too. I would have given them 5 stars if the service was a bit more consistent. That said, the staff is lovely and down to earth.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "JkMOQaMjlBHMqp6gj-hL3w", "review_id": "92wk8MKUHXqzBHiKZkSeWA", "text": "Came by here for the first time on a Friday night to drink some wine and listen to some live music. I fell in love with the place right away, it is just perfect, nice and cozy, but not cramped. We drank a couple of bottles of wine and enjoyed being right in front for some great music. \n\nWe had already eaten not much earlier so I decided to get an appetizer to give their food a try. I was craving some hummus, but a few moments later I was advised they were out and the server suggested trying the baba ganoush. This was actually my first time trying this dish, ever, and it was superb !! I have also heard great things about their peppered turkey sandwich from a fellow patron, so I will try next time.\n\nAlso...while enjoying my Friday night, it got even better when the owner/manager came over and thanked us for coming in and gave us 2 complimentary meals!!! So, I will be back for sure to try some more food, you should really check this place out.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "JkMOQaMjlBHMqp6gj-hL3w", "review_id": "grQ5XHLjiirUD4irqoxFwQ", "text": "Came back here on a Wednesday afternoon to redeem my complimentary meals with my daughter. When we arrived there was only one table occupied, yet it took about 10 minutes before someone came to our table, as we were waiting I noticed a fly flying around inside the sugar dispenser..yuck!!! \n\nThe server/bartender was very friendly throughout our stay, but as the only one working as tables started to fill up, service lagged a bit. \n\nI ordered the turkey/raspberry sandwich served with fresh mozzarella, lettuce, cucumber, raspberry jam, and mayo. This is a cold sandwich but the turkey was like room temperature and not very enjoyable. Also, the croissant was very flimsy and did not hold up very well to the ingredients. I  opted for the soup which was Mediterranean Chicken...waaaay too much pepper and not enough salt or chicken.\n\n My daughter had a similar sandwich (minus the jam) and chips. She said the sandwich was average, but the small broken chips that were on the plate looked like they came from the bottom of the bag...no bueno.\n\nAnother issue that I had was that the server/bartender went outside at one point, not sure what he did, but he DID NOT wash his hands when he returned and started making drinks & serving food. A few minutes later when he came to our table he reeked of cigarette smoke....this is not acceptable in any way. \n\nDespite the issues that I had on this visit I do still like the place for drinks and music...also the employees have been very friendly. I would return for these reasons and I hope that they make some improvements on the areas that I mentioned.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z24kr7bMK7uvOhoOgDvzOA", "review_id": "sGHx27MjhV3FY0D02X8l1Q", "text": "The BF and I met up with a friend for dinner on a Friday night around 7 PM.  It was when First Fridays were going on, so it was busy when we arrived (but not too crowded).  The ambiance makes the place feel like a local dive bar, which we didn't mind.  It seems like the kind of place that you can drop into for a cocktail on a nice Saturday afternoon.  But...\n\nThe menu looks like it was written by a kid in the first grade.  Some people would find that charming, but we found it a bit trying.  Also, it was written on one piece of white paper.  There were NO descriptions of any of the food.  So we had to ask the wait staff about the items we were interested in, which would have been fine, but...\n\nThe wait staff.  Hmph. A bit slow.  And totally unknowledgable.  They didn't know what was in the items.  We asked, and then items showed up with things on it that we were not expecting (and didn't like).\n\nThe food was NOT GOOD.  I ordered the shawarma.  It was TERRIBLE.  No flavor at all.  The chicken was boiled and had no seasoning.  The tahini sauce had no flavor at all.  I asked for some taztiki sauce to see if it would help.  It did not.  It was the WORST shawarma I have ever had.  However, the potato salad was tasty.\n\nThe BF had the lamb gyro which he said was nothing special (very average).  And my friend ordered the italian sandwich, which he liked.  For the price of the food, everything should have tasted better.\n\nDrinks were expensive.  A rum and coke in a place that looks and feels like a dive bar was $7.  SERIOUSLY?  Wow.  Unless you go during happy hour, the prices don't seem worth it.  They did have a good beer selection, and all of those (besides the super cheap ones) were $5 each.  That seemed reasonable.\n\nFinally, the music.  Ugh.  They had this guy with a guitar get up and sing/play.  He was terrible.  And it was SO LOUD we could barely hear each other.  Plus the table behind of us of older hippies were doing shots and whistling at the end of each song.  Getting rowdier and rowdier.  Great for them that they were having a good time.  Sadly, it just wore us out.\n\nI doubt I will return to this place.  And if I do, it will be for one drink, during happy hour, on a day when I can sit outside.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eBwBjylS66qPcHs2_ajLag", "review_id": "zcQABbSRlonJfsPCpTwIxw", "text": "Paisley moved locations (by about 100 yards), and on the new location was a mural beloved by the neighborhood and painted by an internationally-renowned Phoenician artist called El Mac who creates amazing and sometimes massive murals all over the world.\n\nThey painted over it.", "business_id": "IceZ4BtTz76eppjNWm-c6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MQiH2r_YcOvDVjRORz01Dg", "review_id": "ORjS_reajm09Y0sDotLuTw", "text": "My grandparents have came here and my father since they were young. I remember  coming here when I was a kid. I have always loved there pork fried rice. The portions are outrageous. Just make sure to eat in to get more. They serve you on large dishes and bowls. When you order take out they come in the typical small white chinese boxes. The place isn't easy on the eyes but the food is well worth it. Hot and fresh!", "business_id": "QsvRjgQacMMFf8dit7qqDw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BKP-vxzZEk6NIyb3a36PCg", "review_id": "KrgQMI6ovFuY-_Z1sPzMFA", "text": "I grew up eating in little hole in the wall chinese restaurants and I really wanted to like New Garden.  I had driven past the place many times and thought it was abandoned but after looking on Google and seeing some good reviews on Yelp I decided to give the place a try.\n\nThe interior matches the exterior,  There were food stains on the wall next to the both I was eating in.  The server laid out our place setting by handling the eating surface of every utensil she put down.  One of the bowls they brought us was dirty too.  \n\nThe server never came around to see if we needed anything else but she did decide to drop off more napkins right as we were finishing our meal.  The food isn't bad the prices don't match the service and the questionable cleanliness will make it enough for me to never come back.", "business_id": "QsvRjgQacMMFf8dit7qqDw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n7zK9RgfPv2uAOyCljG6hQ", "review_id": "M1t5GWbglRHG81JrXtcqsA", "text": "This is the worst Chinese restaurant I have ever been to.  Here is a list of problems:\n\n1.  Too expensive for a hole in the wall.  I ordered two entrees, fried rice, egg rolls and two beverages.  The bill was $32.30\n2.  The egg roll was not an egg roll, it looked like a giant size deep fried hot pocket.  \n3.  I asked the waitress if we could return the egg roll because it was not what I was expecting. I didn't even have a single bite.   She told me it was already served to me so she wouldn't remove it from the bill.  It was $3.50. It's not like I was asking for some special VIP treatment or asking for my meal to be comped.\n4.  To end my dinner, there was a cricket crawling on the wall behind me.  That killed my appetite.  Also the place looked like a dump.  The ceiling looked like it had water damage.  The whole place was trashy looking.  \n\nIn conclusion, the food wasn't good, customer service was horrible, and the place is a dump -both inside and out.\nEFF this place!!!!", "business_id": "QsvRjgQacMMFf8dit7qqDw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aqJgqqtYWZkauMeF56P31Q", "review_id": "BW_qvsT0Y5b1L4CN57M0sw", "text": "Grew up eating this! We walk right through the back door. Dont come here if your looking for atmosphere.Its all about the hot, fresh crispy food. Looove the pork fried rice, sesame chicken, ice tea and those big ass deliciously fried egg rolls! The oldies playing in the back deffinatley sets the mood. Family music right there. This place is love.", "business_id": "QsvRjgQacMMFf8dit7qqDw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rnUsWuzJndMoSy28RbPMMQ", "review_id": "dfUY5cela7jS5u9a-I5Tyw", "text": "Great hole in the wall Chinese restaurant.....got my fix for chinese food....been going here for years n still great place to eat.", "business_id": "QsvRjgQacMMFf8dit7qqDw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ybDMkgFzWdz_402XQSHclA", "review_id": "4ZPl4Tqtc4yHv0L-BEpLpw", "text": "So here's the good, the bad and the ugly.\n\nFirst and foremost, she's an outside of the box doctor - and that's hard to find. Someone who will go the distance regardless if you're a textbook case or not. \n\nDr. Shafran ... words can't describe her bedside manner, but once you get past her rough exterior, she's like a little puppy - soft, cute & cuddly. \n\nThe staff... well, some days are good - some not so good.\n\nOverall- I refer everyone. Along with that I let them know that she's going to yell at you but instead of feeling insulted... laugh it's worth it.", "business_id": "PFO7RF1xz4ZBuaq46KsLpA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JFuXoSan4UhfNk29yOgoMA", "review_id": "Gs-vGrhbjnuz2TkLKOdl4w", "text": "Dr. Shafran is wonderful.  I would give this 5 stars if it were just her.  She actually takes your needs into account when prescribing treatment, she'll ask about what your insurance can cover and not, etc.  This is important as many neurological treatments can quickly get pricey.  And she's bright.  Very bright.  She'll try everything to help you improve and never give up (she's driven too).\n\nI give 5 stars for Dr. Shafran.  But her office staff gets 2 stars. \n\nI have had at least 4 Rx refill requests per year fall through because they couldn't keep track of my pharmacy requests (I tried giving 1 week notice, then 2 week notice... but they lose it every time & blame it on the pharmacies).  After 3 yrs of being a patient there, I sadly had to leave because of repeated missed Rx refills were a risk to my health.   \n\nThe wait times at the office used to be atrocious, they might be improving to under 1/2 hr now...   I used to come expecting a 1hr wait (my longest wait was 2.5 hours).   That being said, Dr. Shafran treats you like you're the only patient in the world when you're there.  I love that you can ask her as many questions as you like.  \n\nOverall, I would recommend going to Dr. Shafran, but mail order your Rx's.\nBe proactive in dealing with the staff (there are only two of them) and don't allow them to shift blame to you or others for their mistakes.", "business_id": "PFO7RF1xz4ZBuaq46KsLpA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Fme3OaZPdZyxMYlkNw0JjQ", "review_id": "AlkIrQKv0uMPAg2uZzqEpA", "text": "I have suffered with migraines for 41 years, and if you have had them, you get what it is like to not live life during those times. Mine usually come in clusters, generally not lasting longer than about two weeks - and generally only about 4-5 times a year. As long as I preempt them with medication at the first sign, I am good. \n\nThe last six weeks I have been living in a newfound private hell. Either my body is rebelling (all those wrinkles, lol?) or weather? Whatever it is, this is the longest cluster I have had. I called this office BEYOND DESPERATE. Mayo is booking into October - and I can't take anymore pain. \n\nI am so impressed with the office staff and the doctor. I have not even been in, and was virtually in tears when they told me they were booking first appts in three weeks. THREE WEEKS??!! It MIGHT as well be next year, with the pain I was in. Bless her heart, the receptionist asked e doctor if she would come in a little early next week one day to see me...and she said YES!\n\nThat is old fashioned medical care and service. I haven't even been to the office yet and I am already giving five stars. Impressive.", "business_id": "PFO7RF1xz4ZBuaq46KsLpA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "A_O8wZOsMTPwyeYA4-Rsow", "review_id": "UQIx86deV58_CNdWs-RNYA", "text": "This review is not a review of the store but of AT&T wireless service in general.  AT&T is the worst wireless service I've ever had.  I have more dropped calls and less bars in more places than any other carrier I've had, and I've had Verizon, T-Mobile (the best) and now AT&T.\n\nI would have never switched service if I didn't have to in order to get my iPhone.  And for the record ... the iPhone is the best object I've EVER owned.  I recommend you avoid AT&T wireless at all costs (unless you want the best phone in the world, only then is it worth it).", "business_id": "6HYAWv1hVAt-lQ6RPtjldw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "TNZimhFUtERTEn_9slZsqA", "text": "I am giving up on AT&T/Singular.  As long as I stayed with the cheapest cell phone I think known to man, they worked fine for me?  Three phones and a few years later I am giving up.  l am a caregiver for a lady who is older.  I can't tell you how many times she and other people have told me they can't get through to me when I haven't left the city limits.  If I am going to have a stupid cell phone-I could live with out it, I'd like to get at least 60% of my calls.  Verizion is always rated the highest in virtually every study I read.  It is also the most expensive which I can deal with if I can get my calls.  I can keep my same number and get better service-I Hope, I hope, I hope.", "business_id": "6HYAWv1hVAt-lQ6RPtjldw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gz6a5ATa6Sg0QlfiCHPcZg", "review_id": "6aOS65l32U8Ibyx6Iz6u-Q", "text": "Another review of AT&T wireless....not the store.  This may be a record; they lasted less than 2 hrs for me!  After 12 years w/Verizon I decided to leave so I could get an iPhone.  GIANT mistake.  I called to activate my phone, and was told the activation dept. is CLOSED.  I called customer service, and got it connected.  But then I called Mom and she asked why I was calling from her cell phone number?  They got the numbers attached to the WRONG PHONES.  So I called customer service back, and THEY WERE CLOSED.  It was 7pm here.  I dont care what time it was on the east coast...if their customer service dept (and tech support) cant be open when i need them, then i dont need them.  I'm going back to Verizon and im never leaving again!", "business_id": "6HYAWv1hVAt-lQ6RPtjldw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "be4sQETBHHzqdM_qc6mDlA", "review_id": "EClJgbgymC9vvg0ESJaC3Q", "text": "AWFUL AWFUL cellular service in AZ. I mjust switched from T mobile to At &T and BOT was that a stupid move. They are most unhelpful - I have dealt with them in the store, Customer service via phone and chat online and no one will help.... lousy phones lousy service. I have no texts for hours. I mget messages after a 2 hour to 24 hour delay. Ridicu;ous. If it is was not for IPHONE thises people would not be in buisness", "business_id": "6HYAWv1hVAt-lQ6RPtjldw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Ea0QvMihI7UmWBrYUy0sYw", "review_id": "sinXnfUhveRQ8VorSj1Vjw", "text": "Let me just tell you... if buying a wig for an exciting night of Big Hair Bingo weren't enough the little Korean guy that runs this store is a hoot.\n\nAll of the famous (I use this term very loosely) drag queens in Phoenix buy their wigs from Panorama.  I spent a little more than I would have spent at a costume shop for my wig, but it is a high quality synthetic hair that will last a long time.\n\nThis is in what I would call an up and coming part of the city... be sure to stop by and support this great local biz.", "business_id": "CgHAyABNgzVYOv0-IjZ7yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "Lp_Ykqfbv5Q-oyGYlMGJRg", "review_id": "JsTrkHOC5JLO6FqqsKGLRg", "text": "Oh little Korean woman, how I love you so.  You are absolutely adorable and did not realize that the man wig I was looking for was for me.  I absolutely loved the look on your face when you realized I was going to be dressing as a man for Halloween.  I know you cater to all the drag queens, but I guess you are not used to it being the other way around.  Nevertheless you were extremely helpful and took no time at all to pick out the perfect Charlie wig.  You even showed me how to put it on, all while laughing in disbelief that I would hide all my pretty hair and try to doll it up like a man.  Prices were great for the quality of hair that you are buying, and they have all this fabulous costume jewelry and eyelashes to complete the drag queen look.  I will definitely hit this place up when going to a theme party.", "business_id": "CgHAyABNgzVYOv0-IjZ7yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AdVBY7Ow_ICQLfVEbf_nTw", "review_id": "5jmI5s5CaIA69I-sqeZl0A", "text": "great average $40 wigs.\n\n\nI wore it to \"big party\".", "business_id": "CgHAyABNgzVYOv0-IjZ7yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Z-1BdQOqTpkbrhyudwX1jQ", "review_id": "pGXX4O8kY3C7phKHFBV65Q", "text": "Okay, I have some explaining to do. My best friend and I are going to an EVENT this weekend to celebrate her birthday. She came up with the awesome idea of getting all crazy and wearing wigs. .....I thought \"FUN\" and wholeheartedly  agreed !!! ........Now she wants me to keep this wig thing a secret so strictly poker face here. \n\nAfter reviewing Yelp, I told her I had the perfect place to find some cool wigs. I drove us around the block three times, literally . With this little 1970's wig boutique being on Central Ave , it's not exactly easy to access. \n\nFinally, I found a  small  alley and pulled in the back. (please see the picture). I knocked on the door with the microscopic signage that says \"Wigs\" and out popped a tiny Asian woman who whisked us inside.\n\nWe walked into wig heaven. Every length , every color. I couldn't stop laughing. Rows and rows of wigs. \n\nI was a little startled at how the owner was so protective of her wigs. She made us sit down and only one person at a time could try one on. She  said \" Are you going to buy a wig today\"? I smiled and said NO..........we are going to buy TWO !!!\n\nAlthough the parking was atrocious ( one star), the service was abrubt and  rushed ( two stars), we ultimately found our perfect wigs for the reasonable price of $35 each the best part,  I'm still cracking up!!! (that's worth five stars in of itself!) Overall, I would rate this shopping experience a  solid five ! \n\nHave a great weekend ! \n\nGaga..........Oh-la-la", "business_id": "CgHAyABNgzVYOv0-IjZ7yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YqDAITNHal4N1R-5pRjuyA", "review_id": "0QhHcZIdxzbFHv6XA1kR4Q", "text": "not good place", "business_id": "CgHAyABNgzVYOv0-IjZ7yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "aKLMfprWhCCEr6wNajnsLg", "text": "Collier Center\n\nThe best way to get in and out of this place is to call your order in and pick it up.  If you don't work in the Collier Center or anywhere near, parking can be a real pain.  \n\nThe sandwiches are always good, the cookies are always tasty.  The staff can be a bit iffy but it's obvious that the place gets slammed at lunch time and it's a bit of chaos.\n\nIt's only opened M-F 6:30a-4p", "business_id": "LXhL5X3edNRy7epku6UAEw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "jqVeTSin5GeRm0ceSg-PBA", "review_id": "ycPs_pwSm4mhugj6VvNU-Q", "text": "For me, Paradise Bakery is a poor man's Panera. I don't think it's nearly as organized, friendly or tasty as Panera, although the price is much better at Paradise.\n\nParadise Bakery is disappointing in a few ways. First, I really really hate when places just have pictures of sandwiches on the display board and provide absolutely zero written description. Oh, I see I'm just supposed to guess what is on that sandwich that has a picture in the most inconvenient spot in the whole freaking place. Wonderful. Second, the caesar salad is horrible. I took my first bite yesterday and instantly remembered why I swore I would never order another one from Paradise again. I managed to choke most of it down, but seriously what is wrong with their caesar dressing??? It has a very funny, and not in a good way, taste to it. Also the croutons are not very tasty either. Third, they completely use too much dressing on their salads. Excuse me, but can I have some lettuce to go with that dressing?? And finally, for a bakery, I don't particularly find the cookies and pastries I have tried to be all that amazing. The chocolate/white chocolate chip cookie I tried yesterday was a bit on the dry side and not very chewy/soft at all. Boo.\n\nThe two bright spots are 1) the price...my salad and medium drink was $6.23 which isn't a bad deal at all and 2)the number of tables outside this location where you can escape the office to enjoy a nice, leisurely lunch on a beautiful Arizona day. But if you are craving a salad or sandwich, there are better options in the downtown area.", "business_id": "LXhL5X3edNRy7epku6UAEw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "E5QyEU6FCQwnTys0S73zNw", "review_id": "SwYjCajwf3xG_Tkl1bgavA", "text": "they have pretty good cookies, i know there are allot better options in my neighborhood for some cookies. but if i'm downtown in the mix and they are open, i might grab a snickerdoodle or a Chocolate Macadamia", "business_id": "LXhL5X3edNRy7epku6UAEw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "PdHMYalNwpN9iLTHIs67HA", "text": "When I got off the light rail this morning, I felt like doing something different.  I've been meaning to come here, but well, I'm tired in the mornings, so I kept blowing this place off.  And its not like I can go after work becuase they close at 4PM!  (WTF is that all about? LAME!)\n\nAnyways, went here and the place is on the second floor.  Had to take the escalator up one flight.  The place is actually pretty big on the inside, with lots of outdoor seating.  I saw a thing that also said they have free wifi? hhhmm.  Interesting.\n\nAnyways, I just wanted something light, so I stood in line. I dont have much time in the mornings to grab anything of serious substance, and I like to keep it light.  They had a nice variety of muffins, crossiants and the such to choose from.  I didnt see any bagels nor did I ask if they had any.  I went with the banana chocolate chip muffin, and it actually tasted pretty good!  They have coffee here too, but I passed.  \n\nI dont think they have much else to serve for breakfast besides a few pastries and coffee.  Worth going to again for breakfast!", "business_id": "LXhL5X3edNRy7epku6UAEw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mqELWLgzXtcQDCxY60Xkyg", "review_id": "g0sXEWXrwnwfGT16QRVpcQ", "text": "This is a frequent dining spot for me. There are not to many options in downtown Phoenix, however this place has a great variety. I am not a sandwich gal or a fan of deli's though Paradise Bakery has a great variety on their menu to offer for all types of eaters. Everything is fresh. They have daily soup options and tasty crisp salads to go. As far as the deserts (cookies, brownies, etc) All I can say is YUMMY! \n\nThe staff is always friendly. The management team is always upbeat and greets all visitors who walk through the door. \n\nThere is indoor and outdoor seating. This place gets busy so they offer call in to go orders. \n\nFor a healthy option this is the place to go.", "business_id": "LXhL5X3edNRy7epku6UAEw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hb9OXlhCB_Xwty33jGW-pQ", "review_id": "OrzsH6EyElChmEt3YKB1RA", "text": "Clean and friendly, and fresh fare that is always good.  I like the new fuji apple, gorgonzola, grilled chicken topped salad.  Also the Asian chicken and BBQ chopped salads, and lemon, chocolate chip, or snickerdoodle cookies...", "business_id": "LXhL5X3edNRy7epku6UAEw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z6OGpPPnGNDTOsLhf4KVzA", "review_id": "fZ_2lIAof1RJ19KdcdQ2YQ", "text": "I stayed at the Hotel San Carlos and they are partnered with this gym. It's a block away from the hotel. Well equipt gym. I was able to have an excellent workout.", "business_id": "m0lYHy3TdSXc7FvOSf6ihA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wIi2J1UGRB2G_3vu5eNK3g", "review_id": "lLO1zuqka-uC6co6I0aaAg", "text": "nothing flashy - just a comfortable fitness environment with generally well maintained equipment and facilities.", "business_id": "m0lYHy3TdSXc7FvOSf6ihA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IhcTLLWKS6ZiNyIX9oQQPQ", "review_id": "GG_KNkFupa9t2ZL84sh-pg", "text": "Love this gym.  Very casual and comfortable and the locker rooms are well maintained and tidy.  A great way to spend my lunch hour.", "business_id": "m0lYHy3TdSXc7FvOSf6ihA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PoQOIZc2q5nud7uVz_jdjw", "review_id": "h8DgBsozdFSO9f9ygkAyaQ", "text": "authentic? i couldn't say. better selection than new england offers? definitely. okay so maybe that's not a high compliment for a mexican grill in the heart of the southwest, but after a very long day of walking around I stopped in (lone woman too) was quickly seated and served so fast i actually told the waitress \"don't worry there's no rush\".  i got a green corn tamale which i've never had (and i do consider myself well traveled in the food world) and some really fresh chunky salsa that i downed in about a minute. refried beans and rice were very standard and not worth the extra money ($1.75 EACH) to add on to the $5 tamale, but what the hell. \n\ni've had hundreds of sopapillas in my life and i've never seen the type of sopapilla i was served for dessert, so i'm sort of at a loss for words on that. except of course that it could have used a lot more honey and powdered sugar. \n\nfor me this was the best option in a neighborhood of uno's, hooters, and other generic american bar food. mi amigo's was just what i was looking for.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "zHH2Iz49wCZYYDLBTv0YOg", "review_id": "j2PJ63Q83qf75PNIUZHg0A", "text": "I was so proud of myself for finally getting around to cashing in the $5 coupon I received for running the 10K Turkey Trot last Thanksgiving, which Mi Amigo's sponsors, and I gotta tell ya, I really, really wish I hadn't. Bad food, worse service. The waitress was hot, though. Rude, but hot.\n\nI ordered the Shrimp & Scallop Enchiladas, which basically consisted of a couple stale tortillas covered with runny cheese, topped off with half a dozen miniature shrimps and scallops. Oh, and a small pile of cold beans and white (white, really?) rice. My date actually grimaced when they brought out the food - grimaced! - and said, \"You're not really going to eat that, are you?\"\n\nWe were in a drinking mood and surely would have spent good money doing it, but after she brought the food, we never saw the hot waitress again - Ever! - and I actually had to get up and ask another, much less attractive waitress for the bill.\n\nHere's the best part - they took my $5 coupon but didn't apply it to the bill. A-holes.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "mF9X4upvrV7Q5LdT67A5Kw", "text": "The husband and I used to like coming to Mi Amigos when we first started dating b/c we would see a lot of movies, you know go on movie dates, these dates are pretty funny b/c you don't have to actually talk to your date for a good duration of the date-- it's so brilliant!   But this is also why \"dinner and a movie\" is so popular.  \n\nSo we would have some dinners at Mi Amigo's until the frightful night.  The night we ate at Mi Amigos and I ordered the tamale for the first time (usually I stick with tacos at Mexican food restaurants and I just love tacos).  It was delicious and I enjoyed every last bit of that tamale.  We go to the movie, he drops me off at home, I go to bed and am up at 4am with the taste of tamales in my mouth.  I feel like I might have indigestion, but NO. NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO-- I had my very first date with food poisoning.  \n\nYou know the drill on this so I won't go into detail.  I can't give the place one star b/c of all the other times we went and had 2-3 star  food and decent service.  So I gave 2 stars but told you all that I got food poisoning here.  It really should be 1.5 stars.  The  worst part is I can never eat another tamale again, ever.  .", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VZ4mMMnCgs1GbKeS6sYQ5g", "review_id": "k72kx4an_wOUVVAEqvzvVg", "text": "Went with the wife and 3 other couples for a quick bite before the hardcore drinking last night. I must say, for a Friday night, and a group of 8, they got us right in and took really good care of us. Our waitress was really nice, they were quick, the food all came out at the same time and everyones was correct! Shouldn't be such a big deal to say that, but such are the times.  \n\nI got the carne asada and I couldn't tell you what everyone else got, but I know I saw some fish tacos, a burrito plate and some other stuff, most importantly, everyone seemed to like it. For anyone else that happened to be there last night- I apologize, we were that table- louder than everyone around us, but we're a nice group so back off! \n\nAnyway, I have not been the biggest fan of the AZ Center in the past, but this place totally did the job and set a good tone for the night!", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AzGhWXjSNPYaoeUT5W11-A", "review_id": "2LA2qnLam6dK5FEKP-eZfQ", "text": "LOVE the Big girl beer here\nLOVE the table Guacamole\nLOVE the pork toquittos\nThe SALSA good 2\nand then go to the movies or vice a versa", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7cR92zkDv4W3kqzii6axvg", "review_id": "t7leNgI6I-4LL8FqJaDyXA", "text": "Let me start by saying that this struck me as a very white-washed mexican food restaurant. In other words, intended for the typical white American who is unfamiliar with quality mexican faire.\n\nI appreciated the provision of chips and salsa, and the gentleman who brought them was VERY considerate and kind to have brought individual salsa cups for each of the five of us.\n\nBut it was like pulling teeth to get more.\n\nI ordered the pork taquitos from the appetizer menu. $6.25 for six cigarette sized items that were undoubtedly frozen ten minutes prior.\n\nThe items that others at the table ordered appeared to be tasty, and one fellow patron literally cleared the plate.\n\nIf I were in the area with out of town guests who wanted mexican, and they were not well versed in the faire, I'd take them here.\n\nOtherwise we'd go elsewhere.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o33IBagNFxdJhIrRTl691Q", "review_id": "ZTyntIPA1A5lmUtG2G9gug", "text": "All mexican restaurants need to be evaluated on two levels - how's the food and how's the margaritas.  And if the second one rates anything above 'fantastic', the rating on the former matters not. I should really end the review here and now by telling you that the margaritas at Mi Amigos were exsquisite.  We would have asked for to go cups and grabbed one for the road were such things permissable.\n\nEverything else about the place was good as well.  Not overly expensive, service was fine, the outdoor patio was nice - even if we were subjected to the oldies radio blaring from the Uno's patio next door. My shredded beef burro was a little dry and not spicy enough for my taste, but it was still more than servicable.  And let's be honest, no spice and stale tortillas couldn't keep me away from this place's tasty concoctions.  Viva la margarita!", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tNxNMmLZmCF2A_PXcSRVLw", "review_id": "6kGOFU37LlVmPsFFJq9cJw", "text": "Great service, ok food, average chips and salsa. \n\nFOOD \nThe chips and salsa are very average. Large tortilla chips and a pretty mild salsa with huge tomatoes in it. \nI've had tacos, enchiladas, burritos and cheese quesos here. As pointed out in a previous review, the food here is very Americanized Mexican food. Everything is pretty bland and mild for Mexi-food. Bean and rice are your stereotypical refried bean and orange Mexi rice. The cheeses are a little greasy. \n\nSERVICE \nOur waitress was fantastic. She gets 5 stars. We had plenty of chips and salsa, and our drinks were never empty. She was friendly but not overly pushy. \n\nAMBIANCE \nIf you're looking for quiet and romantic, don't come here. The restaurant is very open and the acoustics are awful. The decor is simple with Mexican flare, but not terribly gaudy. \n\nOVERALL\nGreat place for a quick downtown lunch if you don't mind Americanized Mexi-food that could be cheaper.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Rg4gzsz3w00vRlIOXcGUIA", "review_id": "ZUHGUD6On7pHti__zSD01g", "text": "Last night we had a group of people so we hit Mi Amigo's in the Arizona Center since we were staying nearby. Most of the group are on limited funds, so we thought a pretty tasty chain would be ok. Now as I write this there are things that make me want to bump it to a four then other things that make me want to bump it down.\n\nLet's see... I wasn't sure what to order and everything looked just about average in terms of dishes, so I ended up with Chile Rellenos. I rarely ever get this, so I figured tonight would be the night. Our waitress took forever to come over at first and I felt like she wasn't completely with it. She may be bilingual and a little less with the English, so she was very very quiet. She got half our table drinks and then disappeared. Eventual she came back with the others, but she could've fit them all on one tray. A few more minutes and we had some tasty albeit boring looking chips. They were so large that they could only get so many in each bowl. The salsa was terrible. Completely bland with little taste. Mostly it was chunks of tomatoes and some juice. Boring. After way too long our food came. No silverware or anything, just the food. I ate most of my beans with a knife (it looked clean!) I found on my table. We asked for sourcream and silverware. She brought the sour cream but nada on the whole silverware thing. Eventually someone found me a fork (I think from a place setting behind me) and I dug in. Great Chile Relleno! very tasty, and I think the sourcream made it for me. At the end of the meal, the waitress did agree to split the check between each of us to her defense, but overall it was a very average experience like you'd expect from a white-washed pseudo Mexican chain.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9wsL-3amA995BUtRnhWeGA", "review_id": "P3gAIqIjbMEDvmlb4S1Lhg", "text": "Gotta give this place a 5 star rating for the food AND the staff. We've eaten at all their stores--even the ones they ill advisedly closed. All are superb. The food is just about the best--we like the pork taquitos. the green corn tomales, and the chili pablamos rellenos (not your grandmother's chilli rellenos). The wait staff and management make you feel like this is YOUR place. They used to make a fantastic queso fundido--encourage them, maybe they will restart.  Dos Equis prices during happy hour are worth the visit--goes great with the hot bean dip!\n\nDo it, you'll love it.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "0g6TyhGJXvLQNr7d7LsDnw", "review_id": "-ja8i5mKJuhReNh-DrFUaQ", "text": "let me start by saying...any place that offers 77% off your meal, just for being born in the year 1977 is alright by me! that's right, last week was the 32nd year anniversary for the Restaurant, located around AZ, so they offered several super cheap deals on some great food! We were there on the day of the 77% discount and my seester and i ate like hogs for $12.50, of which $6.50 was my mango margarita (arriba arriba! so tasty) i had the cheese enchilada, chicken hard taco, tortilla soup and of course many a chip and salsa y creama (sour cream) the rice was delicious as always, the soup devine (the broth was made with red enchilada sauce). the chicken taco wasn't my favorite (sorry my ma makes the best) because of the ground chicken pattie type of thing that was fried in the tortilla shell. on the other hand, my sister said the chicken taco has been her favorite for the past 10 years that we've been eating there. oh yeah secrets out of the bag in this review....the salsa served here is the best hang over cure you can find in AZ, not sure why, and it might even be the chips, but they work wonders! \n\nso the manager said earlier in the week of the anniversary, the numero uno was the same price as the day the restaurant first opened, but we missed that day. next year they will do the same, but take my word and don't wait,  the food was still very reasonably priced for everyday meals, and the happy hour is a local secret, one that is packed with cheap tasty treats, refreshing drinks and the tastiest salsa served with light crispy chips, i could fill up on those alone (and believe me there have been many a time i have!) enjoy this rare authentic treasure hidden in a tourist mall (go figure).\n\nmy only complaint is the lack of room in my stomach after that free basket of chips and the delicious salsa they pushed on me- which was actually very welcomed lol.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xZbN7LQlbEcdh37ExKmn8Q", "review_id": "SFu5-EOiDKzdQ1C3Dyj9fg", "text": "As a native Southern Californian, I was looking forward to some good Mexican food during a recent business trip to Phoenix.  Mis Amigos in Arizona Center was a covnenient choice for lunch downtown.  It was a late lunch (like 1:30) so the place was mostly empty and the hostess didn't seem too pleased to see us.  She brushed off my charming jokes and sat us in a nearby booth.  The hostess was actually the downside of the service - everyone else was quite prompt and pleasant.  Unfortunately, the service was the best aspect of our lunch at Mis Amigos.  Before ordering the carne asada torta, I asked the server if it was good and she insisted it was.  What came out of the kitchen was warmed-over, chopped steak on a sub roll - not the soft, authentic torta roll I was expecting.  Other than \"carne asada sauce\" there was nothing else on the sandwich - no guacamole, no tomato, no nothing.  Disappointing.  The tableside guacamole was also disappointing.  Even though the waitress prepared it - as you would expect - tableside, it was bland.  The guac definitely needed salt, maybe a little lemon or lime juice, but something to give it some flavor.\n\nMaybe I was expecting too much, but I certainly wouldn't recommend Mis Amigos to mis amigos.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "02mA_muC-5A_Oe_tv8tg0g", "review_id": "2CKxiI0pyKc8ZicHbD0RSw", "text": "A co-worker and I found ourselves in downtown Phoenix trying to catch a view of President Obama leaving the Phoenix Convention Center after his speech to the VFW convention.  After just missing the president leaving, we wandered over to the Arizona Center and settled on Mi Amigo's for lunch.  The service was excellent. Our waitress was Rebeca. The food was so-so. There are a lot of Mexican restaurants in Phoenix, and this one doesn't top the list, but if you are in downtown Phoenix, and confined to that area, it's not bad.  Another Yelper complained about the salsa being weird, but if the standard salsa is not your choice, ask for the smooth hot salsa.  It's excellent!! You have to ask for it.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kOb1hWSwA6aD2mRVy6lqFQ", "review_id": "Lu4MVbIhLVvRHqQFWEhM4A", "text": "This place is ok if you are so starving you don't care what you eat. The chips and salsa are great, but everything else is pretty bland. I am a fan of tamales and I would definitely not order it again. They do make some pretty good chicken tacos, but you only receive 2 small tacos and its about $12... no thanks! I would prefer Taco Bell over Mi Amigos. The staff is very nice and the service is good, too bad the food does not match.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QzBwdhtjO-8trteJdwaJzw", "review_id": "NA0ASjh78ejg7bmjd-5XVQ", "text": "Pretty good food. Pop in here for a quick lunch or a quick dinner. I wouldn't plan on coming here for a nice dinner while on vacation, but after a long day of sightseeing, if you want to just sit down and get some Mexican and a few coronas without having to go back to the hotel and shower and get dressed up, this place will do. I think it's a bit more pricey then Sam's Place next door, but check the menus on line.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eBwBjylS66qPcHs2_ajLag", "review_id": "x3dsBZsCyNEYRf4Ux3nhbA", "text": "Scale of 1-10 (single visit):\n7 Food\n6 *Drinks*\n8 Service\n7 Atmosphere\n7 Value\n\nA very average place.  That shouldn't be read as \"bad\" the way most people do, because I really liked the spinach and chili con carne enchiladas I had, but nothing makes this place stand out the way Sam's Cafe, Los Sombreros, Si Senor, or Macayos do.  It's standard fare, good for a meal, but not going to deliver any wows.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d42T37_3iMNRrIbi1gq2_Q", "review_id": "HVj_me9jOMPoKAHP_aKv1w", "text": "The service here is what gets it 3 stars.  However, the food itself is kind of mehh.  I had the chimichanga and it was slightly over fried.  It came with rice and beans, which were also slightly disappointing.\n\nThe dessert was phenomenal, though.  Fried ice cream and flan.  The flan was amazing, the fried ice cream came in vanilla caramel chocolate and strawberry.  Very, very good.  The prices are also decent and again, the service is amazing.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UK1Be04VKd1k2JnScw-_bw", "review_id": "S3uhpbRcDA9UjFBjz7rzkw", "text": "Not only is Mi Amigo's located inside the same esplanade/plaza as my all-time favourite AMC theatres, but Mi Amigo's makes fast food seem like it takes forever.\n\nWe got here right at noon. There was apparently a conference going on in Phoenix the same day because there were people everywhere wearing badges from different universities from all over the world. This place was PACKED. I could tell that the staff was not expecting this rush because they only had 3 servers and 1 bus boy and every table and chair in the house was taken.\n\nWe were told we would have to wait 5 minutes for a table, but 30 seconds later we were walked right in. As I mentioned, the place was PACKED and every single one of the servers had a glow about them from running around like crazy. They were HUSTLIN' and they did an impeccable job. \n\nBecause there were only about 3 servers on staff this day, each server was responsible for one third of the restaurant (and it is HUGE). Each of them was helping the other out; I saw them running one another's food, and clearing plates regardless of whose section it was.\n\nOur food arrived moments after we ordered it, and despite the fact that the restaurant was slammed, everyone was very pleasant. They made sure to smile in between their sprints to and from the kitchen.\n\nIt was a wonderful experience dining at Mi Amigo's and we actually ended up going twice over the weekend because we enjoyed it so much.\n\nThis place deserves mad props. It's quick, it's cheap (we paid $15 for 3 people's lunch) and it most definitely hits the spot.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m68J0cmJIxkPj654p1eQBg", "review_id": "Y0th4wA-6mcNmGyoQufWdA", "text": "Best salsa in Phoenix!  \n\nI love Mi Amigo's!  The salsa and chips are always fresh and there's always plenty of it on your table.  I tried almost everything and it's all good.  But my favorite is the chicken chimichanga or mini chimi platter - so delicious!", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QhuESGhOQWnKqwlSrISm8A", "review_id": "0wPUHULlxmUfoM647KTLwA", "text": "Not sure the food could be considered authentic. BUT, the carnitas yucitan were exactly what I wanted. \n\nThey were very tasty with a perfect amount of spicy. \n\nService was ok, and chips an salsa were average.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KICFDhBX25ruK_iW6gLgTA", "review_id": "wm1_lqOu5O6hAwDKI8OqNw", "text": "My friend and I stopped here for a light dinner before going to a movie at the AMC theater in the same plaza. Not sure why we picked this place. I think we just both realized we were kinda hungry after we'd already parked and walked in. \n\nMi Amigo's was never really on my radar as a place to try. I'm more a fan of the hole-in-the-wall \"real\" mexican food place. This place kinda felt like a mexican-themed, or mexican-inspired restaurant but it lacked something... almost felt like a food court with table service. \n\nThe food was fine. It wasn't bad. The service was fine. \n\nMy friend had the shrimp and garlic platter, and enjoyed it. I had a small tortilla soup. We probably over-did it with the chips and salsa. And even those were just fine. I would have liked for someone to just leave a pitcher of water (no ice) on the table because it felt like an eternity between refills and each refill succeeded in mostly adding more ice to my glass. No bueno.\n\nNo dessert, no drinks. Wasn't really feelin' it.\n\nI wouldn't say I'm jumping at the chance to eat here again. It's serviceable. If I find myself at the AZ Center and other people want to eat here, I will do my best to make suggestions to go elsewhere, but I won't encourage it. But I won't fight it if the majority rules.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "038fcAUG3makrkLXRgw52g", "review_id": "ST5vsh04CAMOuvm6LAg_Tw", "text": "I really don't have much to say about this place. I didn't hate it, but didn't love it. \n\nI do have to say that if you can get in before 6 PM to take advantage of their happy hour pricing, do it. The margarita's I ordered were okay, but not worth the $7.25 a piece I paid for them. \n\nI ordered the tortilla soup and the crispy shredded beef taco (a la carte). The soup was so-so. A little salty and way too many kernels of corn for my taste. Of course one kernel of corn is too many for me.  And for the tortillas, there was none in the soup. They gave me little crispy shreds to dump in. Eh....\n\nAs for the taco. It was good, and the size was perfect for me. But one could argue that it wasn't big enough for the price you pay for it. \n\nFinally the service was okay. The waitress was very nice and attentive. The food did come out super quick. \n\nSo yeah...that's about it.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rWFCaDU05dUelPe8gFtJvg", "review_id": "xnJ4KPZL4K80IrBCIBj1XA", "text": "went there for a working lunch with the marketing department. ordered a salad. started eating, it was okay- tasted like a crappy hooters chicken salad. THEN I NOTICED... a small pearly yellow orange bean looking thing in the salad. i poked it with my fork and then lifted it to my nose to smell it. IT WAS A CHEWED UP PEACH JELLY BELLY JELLYBEAN! IN MY SALAD! i was disgusted. told the waiter, showed it to him and he LAUGHED, as if that was a funny joke between buddies. \n\ncan you picture the fat lady in the back mixing up my salad and a chewed up jellybean from her bag falls into my plate and she just keeps going or doesn't notice?!?! i had to actually request that the salad be taken off of my bill - they were still going to charge me for it.\n\nthey offered nothing else, no manager came over to talk to me, nothing... as if it was just another customer complaint. lol NEVER GOING BACK THERE!", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m7SSPmQb9716TsA4mmJHnA", "review_id": "9wKISEkwJ3vAWPvObyUkWg", "text": "Nothing too fancy or exciting. I ordered a torta and wasn't impressed the only positive was the chips and salsa other than that I would stay away.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "d1CvzllHCEC0GoZohwgD3w", "text": "I started a new job and the bosses brought us here for lunch.  It was ok.  I got a lunch combo meal, but I didn't pay.\nThe service was really great but the food was not.  Just kind of plain.  \nIt's convenient to work, so I will probably be back, I just won't have very high expectations.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xfX5LfEnBUWb8iL3B4VqHg", "review_id": "X3ZF_xpKCELStEoj9UprJQ", "text": "Went for lunch on a Thursday with some co-workers.\nOne was from Florida the other Canada. \nThey both really liked it. \nIt was the third visit by one of them. My first.\n\nI ordered the Chili Rellano. A large Pablano pepper stuffed with chunks of chicken and typical fillings. It was dipped and fried in a panko bread crumb -like batter which I really liked compared to the \"traditional\" egg batter. It was thin and light. Great tasting to. \nService was excellent. I was never left wanting for a refill of my tasty beverage and they kept the salsa and hot sauces full as well as the tortilla chips. The chips were good too. They were light and tasted fresh. Not the out-of-a-bag corn chips.\nI will be back.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bzLumnPQr10SzgofANJBow", "review_id": "x4dNxfAdimydogZqpw6iNQ", "text": "Went to the movie early Saturday evening, but ate beforehand. I wish I had waited to eat at the theatre concession stand. I know I would have gotten tastier food for the money. I ordered the Carne Asada...it was bland  and as tough as shoe leather. I told the waitress and she said, \"oh, ok\". I foolishly expected a manager to approach the table, but that didn't happen. When she brought the bill, I had been charged $14, essentially for rice and refried beans because the carne asada was barely touched. I also drank 2 margaritas during their happy hour...didn't even catch a buzz and I am a lightweight when it comes to alcohol. I did get heartburn, though. My first trip to this place will be my last! Why didn't I check Yelp first????", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mZtMn3HI_2xAlg2ZZzv-fw", "review_id": "ogduGxcW4vLGhqkMJ-HNFQ", "text": "I was attending a conference at a nearby hotel and wandered in for lunch one day. I had a chicken burrito that left me disappointed: cubes of white chicken meat in a watery green sauce that had little flavor and no heat, wrapped in a non-descript tortilla, with rice and beans.\n\nService was good, price was reasonable, but the food wasn't even remotely interesting and that's a pity.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WPjR6viRLglxD_BMztch2g", "review_id": "DVDDcv7QJV9A3rdlhKGlaA", "text": "2.5/5 potential\n\ni think they have good ideas. or maybe i ordered the wrong thing. i got this chicken parmesan type dish, only made mexican style. it came with a well cooked spaghetti in a bright cilantro pesto, the the chicken was sauced with chipotle rather than marinara. then it came with a small side salad and avocado. pretty decent, no?\n\nproblem is the chicken wasn't well cooked, it was kinda burnt and dry, the pasta was a little too salty, etc. i also tried a taco and it was greasy and the shell was kinda stale. \n\nanyways, i think the ideas here are good, just need better execution.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0a-ISXPjsyyNAMZfDbrKpw", "review_id": "HK99I9FXX002umRPDLNXdg", "text": "Quick to be seated.  Good service.   Best food that I've had on this trip, but not so amazing that I have to come back.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IO3AsR6cdMto7VCwfPzf2w", "review_id": "jh9mPFuTz1q1A89aJ-uWRw", "text": "I went here to grab lunch and a beer between classes. The service wasn't all that great. I don't think the waitress ever told me her name. I ordered the fish tacos and a tall beer. They start you off with chips and salsa. The chips were really good but the salsa could have been better. The fish tacos were just okay. They needed something more. The food came out quickly which was a plus. As others have mentioned, this place definitely has potential but needs a bit of work. I definitely will go back in the future during my lunch break.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4Wk7U-hSSSzG7om-Hnn7SA", "review_id": "N2AK4mxquylOlIATbmzYRg", "text": "Where this isn't the gourmet Mexican fiesta heaven you're probably just dying to try. It wasn't re-fried bean heck either. The atmosphere leaves a lot to be desired, it's very typical American Grill meets what it thinks Mexico should look like complete with booths and tacky wall colors.  But they will make semi-fresh guacamole at your table and bring you a mountain of chips that you can't refuse. \n\nThey were also pretty knowledgeable about what was gluten free on their menu. Stay away from the yellow rice, but try the white, it's delicious.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AeucYo8J-rZjcq09Wuqsjw", "review_id": "ooxLLNN2TkUvsMvJuxmvJw", "text": "Ventured off to Mi Amigo's with mi amigos for lunch today and had an A-OK pleasant experience. Big place, nice size menu and pretty decent speed on bringing the food out ( i was clock watching , since it was just a lunch break). Lunch prices are very reasonable. I had the veggie burrito. Very tasty and very filing. Zucchini, spinach, carrots,, peppers, rice etc.. loved the variety of the ingredients. Mi amigos enjoyed their dishes as well. ( yes you get free chips and salsa to start- i know you were thinking about it). \nThey have happy hour 3-6 and indoor/outdoor seating as well. \n\nOverall..pretty average food....not bad and not the greatest. Will it stop the rumbling in yo' tummy without breaking your budget? Word.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IajbWwj6l-KHrfSEwZBLgw", "review_id": "Cvu1G9aCfzd1gQ1C-UnKCQ", "text": "Ok Mexican food.  Stopped in for lunch and ordered the number three which is a two taco and cheese enchilada plate. Food was ok, but nothing I would go back for.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_FbZ1gXZL349iiz5D8gz2Q", "review_id": "19pD718P_jcyw-GgBcvnNQ", "text": "Stopped here for lunch at 1:00 pm last Thursday with my hubby and was seated promptly. Being vertically challenged, I was pleased that the booth bench was high in relation to the table level, but it certainly could have had a lot more cushion.  \n\nWe were brought drinks, had orders took, and tortilla chips brought promptly. I really liked the chips. They were paper thin, very crispy, and were glistening with fresh, hot, fryer oil. The pico de gallo type salsa also tasted very fresh and home-made, but it could have done better with a few less chopped onion chunks in it. Upon request, we were also brought a bowl of more picante salsa, which had the flavor of roasted red chilies. Nice.\n\nOur orders, both from the lunch menu, were also served quite quickly.  My husband had a cheese enchilada/chicken taco combo (~$6.25) which came with black beans (on request), rice, and a cabbage garnish. I didn't even see the taco since my husband devoured it so fast, but his enchilada was swimming in a mixture of cheese & red sauce which he said was pretty tasty. \n\nI had a chicken enchilada (~$6.75). There were nice chunks of breast in there that actually tasted like chicken, unlike some other mexican joints where the meats all have the same texture & flavor. The enchilada was drizzled with a nice green chili sauce. The spanish rice was a little bit nondescript, but was more edible than some other restaurants'.  Mine was also served with black beans as requested, and a cabbage garnish. There were also more big chunks of onion in the garnish. I'm not an onion hater, don't get me wrong, but I'm sure after this feast, nobody would want to be within four feet of me. If I was on lunch break from one of the nearby offices, I'd probably request they go easy on the onions, lest I offend my work-mates back at the office.\n\nAlthough I arrived with a huge appetite, I was stuffed after devouring everything on my plate. The service was very good. Our waitress was quite attentive and quick. The food was delicious. The prices were reasonable.  I'd go again.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Qt6BOpwL1eTQgCzuZzwlxw", "review_id": "FtvHzsIR0KF1sLbHUWGEew", "text": "If I worked closer I would go here every day for lunch!  Seriously!  The food is so flavorful & delicious.  When I worked closer I literally spent probably half my paycheck here for lunches.  That's how good it is.  Plus they have really good service at really decent prices. Wish I lived & worked closer so I could get my \"mi amigos fix\" every day again.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pC5ql4hTi70tRhVYc6JR4g", "review_id": "EW447QfInf49_wXI3-ABgA", "text": "So good! It's hard to find good mexican food here in Arizona, I'm from California where it runs rampant, but they have delicious food. The staff is really helpful and nice, and don't harass you. The food is always quick, I proabably eat here 2-3 times a month. I moved here a year ago and they had the best \"chicken en mole\" enchilada which was seasonal, I can't wait for them to bring it back!. Outdoor seating in the ARizona center, I love to grab a beer and quick lunch then head over to the movies on my days off. I definately recommend it!", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WQFJ8_V1lao4oZ_FKbk5Zg", "review_id": "y8mQE-pL8NYny7HvJWOS3A", "text": "Mi Amigos is one of my favorite Mexican Food restaurants for two simple reasons. 1. I love the chips & salsa and 2. They have my all time favorite chile relleno.\n\nThe Chips & Salsa\nMi Amigos gives you some of the largest chips I've come across.  They are little half tortillas that are crisp and simple.  The salsa is heavy on the cilantro, but its chunky with good flavor.  I'm all about the big chunks of tomato in my salsa.\n\nMY FAVORITE CHILE RELLENO\nI've been ordering this big beast of a relleno stuffed full of chicken for years.  The chicken inside is simply grilled chicken and its covered in some gooey cheese.  The pepper is a little bit random in heat - sometimes I sweat like a B while shoveling away, and sometimes it's rather mild. The batter they cook it in is different than most rellenos, its sort of crumby and dark, but delicious.  The sauce is some simple looking orange sauce with some sour cream in it - sorry, I can't cook so my skills in ingredient identification suck - I just know it's delicious!  My favorite.  I order it every time I'm there.\n\nI visit this Mi Amigos every time I'm in the area looking for food.  I can't remember the last Arizona Center place I ate at other than Mi Amigos.  I have to have the relleno any time I'm near.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ehs-ALL3qLB39i3I30DzLA", "review_id": "W1kQLQkmksUwodiJ3cFzLw", "text": "The weather was muy caliente.  Mi padre y mi esposa were mucho thirsty and in need of cervezas frias! This place quenched our thirst and sated our hunger pangs as well with their grande chips y salsa which were muy delicioso! And it was happy hour to boot, which was good because our cervezas cost us fewer pesos! Muy bueno! I glanced at the menu, and it was overwhelmingly huge with lots to choose from.  But since our primary reason for stopping was to cool off on a hot Phoenix afternoon, we'll have to come back at a later date to try the food.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kG0XNpPjIihErYXINk7OYA", "review_id": "0SiIRzoz_E3Q81fpMmGW8A", "text": "So this first experience started off with a huge cockroach in the bathroom. Almost couldn't even sit down to go. (yuck) ok on to the rest. The chips and salsa were good with a little bit of spice. The Numero 15 is a cheese enchilada with a chicken taco rice and beans. The only flavor at this restaurant was in the salsa. It was so bland. I don't know that it was worth the $3 parking validation we came for. My friend and I love Mexican so we picked it on our way elsewhere, my suggestion go elsewhere.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7W8hC9Mmwh_hCTHCDl-SsQ", "review_id": "JnB9Wxmxhicy2lv07xhkeg", "text": "This may be the worst Mexican food I have ever tasted... I was starving and couldn't even finish it.  I got the sampler so I tasted everything, nothing was good:( so sad because they were nice.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_BkXqXMCn1Wu2Bv7PgvVdQ", "review_id": "n5-SdJnneDudi_2aA_qYdg", "text": "Loved the food and drink! \n\nThe nachos with muchaca under the appetizer menu was GINORMOUS, it was so much food between the two of us, we could not finish it. The blue type margaritas that are presently on special for $2 a piece, all day, are fantastic.\n\nOur server was super cool and on top of her game and for a total of four drinks and the increadibly large appitizer, we paid $27. How can you beat that?!", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZNG23JOioaJs6dbAVWRMfg", "review_id": "0FXpGGey1ap5Z_C1h8pUCA", "text": "Wonderful food, service & atmosphere at a decent price.  I had the carnitas - the meat was perfectly moist, tender and just enough spice.  Hubby had a chicken burrito - it was thoroughly enjoyed.  House margarita topped the meal wonderfully.  Waitress was very attentive and friendly.  A group of 10 people came in and the staff made sure they were seated promptly.  Couldn't ask for better service.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Br9mpMhkVunsp8Un5GpYWA", "review_id": "YqubCS1BdrMa9Aw9Gi_FhA", "text": "If you are a tourist, this is not \"authentic\" az mexican food, but will hit the spot.  We usually get the lunch flauta plate.  Good Deal for A-OK Eats.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_h2h6TX5xhhWFIPMnpMd3g", "review_id": "w8o9-o1V9mgBgZ4TlDo7NQ", "text": "My wife and I love this place. Our go to for dinner and a movie, everything I've ever had here is delicious. Maybe it's partly the nostalgia for me as I grew up with Mi Amigo's in the east valley. Consistently great food at a decent price, can't complain about that.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ViiaMr4WwPUg1lhshmCR1Q", "review_id": "qFA25GOCEBXaGVIuBZsC3Q", "text": "The food was delivered fast and it wasn't bad.  Unfortunately, it wasn't what I ordered and the staff seemed more interested in getting things done quickly that correctly.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9a6ncXGd5fFQjp1AU4ZMZA", "review_id": "FsdmyC-f0tHsgt1wNhEbtg", "text": "This place is an embarrassment to mexican restaurants. The food here is terrible! Here's what we ordered:\nCombo taco/enchilada / oily taco, diarrhea enchilada \nGreen chilie burrito / the tortilla was plastic and the filling was gross.\nTaco salad / bunch of stuff with zero taste. Should have grazed in the planter.\nThe beans and rice? Really? They couldn't even get that right. Under cooked bland rice and under cooked beans.\nThis place sux!\nBeer is good.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "DHZ-kZ9sPDMmpnyFGXQ4hg", "review_id": "X_pIpIDCM3g8hZHD7s6e0w", "text": "After paying to park at the weak excuse of a mall that this place is located in we figured we might as well at least try to get our parking moneys worth so we stopped in and ordered up a couple margaritas to ease the pain of being bamboozled. I've definitely had better drinks and I've definitely had worse. Can't speak for the food here but I definitely wouldn't be running back for happy hour or any other hour for that matter to throw one back.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ypz7hxOCnrg8Y8vxHJU-sQ", "review_id": "pNDOsM4Fnzv6JQqbhwoBBQ", "text": "Honestly, this place isn't anything exceptionally special. I expected it to be a bit more upscale for the Arizona Center, but it reminded me of your run-of-the-mill Mexican places you can find everywhere. \nNow don't get me wrong, it was delicious for a lunchtime choice and I'm glad I went because it was tasty but I just wouldn't go back.\nFor one, the salsa was very chunky. Chunky in a way that it was all tomato, cilantro, onions, etc. But the chips served with were interesting in the fact that they were always hot out of the oven and were long tomale-like shapes rather than poured out of a bag.\nI got the Lunch Special #18 and my friends got #20 and #22. Whichever is the chulopa, get that one! Mine was just an enchilada with rice and beans and although it was the cheaper option on the menu, it wasn't exciting. \nI would recommend this place is you're craving just some basic Mexican food and don't have a long lunch hour. I would ALSO suggest this place for HH. I didn't get to drink but they're specials looked bomb!", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5_JuHOYNL3skhzxZzPESSQ", "review_id": "Z8CSuXrX7jiqvpR77FK-Sg", "text": "Heading to catch a flick at The Arizona Center. Decided to checked out Mi Amigo's. To start with, it took about 5 minutes before anyone bother to talk to us. Once we did get to order, we opted to share the tortilla soup and the chicken fajitas. The tortilla soup was really bad. It tasted like a mix of chili powder and salt. We ended up sending it back. The chicken fajitas were actually ok, but not great. \n\nThe real downer was the service. Waitstaff appeared to be fairly apathetic about the place. Limited interested in actually taking our order, bringing out food, etc..\n\nOverall, there are much better choices. You should look elsewhere if you are hungry for Mexican food.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KJe0X6MwSguZugzUGAYpow", "review_id": "IUA2KYZtGzATVCpOFET2Bg", "text": "I've had their food before and it was very good and last night wasn't exactly an exception.  My issue is that my 8 year old had their chicken fingers, which I tried and were quite tasty.  After our meal my son stated he felt ill, and this morning woke up with a mild case of food poisoning.  I will be avoiding this place for the foreeable future.  This is unfortunate, as their enchiladas are delicious but I simply will not risk my son getting sick again.  Sorry Mi Amigos, your apparent lack of food preparation cleanliness has lost you customer.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MhK7f2e7mv88C5PLR_Q_fg", "review_id": "OQG4s-7ZPDmQxQfFyyBDXg", "text": "Average food, convenient location and decent prices.  Good place for a quick bite or a casual dinner.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Qeh4VDsUe_ermhr1c-UUAA", "review_id": "iW9qI9NVb0YDoaBVAyHZSQ", "text": "Wow! I headed to Mi Amigo's with a group of friends in search of amazing (and cheap) margaritas. What I found was a restaurant that serves up $2.50 margaritas (the \"blue amigo\") and has amazing food! You HAVE to try the Chile Relleno. Seriously. It was the best Mexican dish I've ever had! Definitely check this place out when in Phoenix!", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MfZiJL4OQhz-sUPkynMfRA", "review_id": "EgT_iERHp2VQfsWi0yautQ", "text": "Horrible and fake! This is by far the WORST Mexican food that I have ever experienced.\nAt first glance I was disappointed by the menu, then the chips and salsa came. Chips, bland but texturally good. Salsa, canned, fake and simply unacceptable. This is the point where I should have ran for the exit.\nI reluctantly ordered an asada taco only to be asked \"you mean a steak taco?\" My second cue to run for the door. \nThen the food came. The beans are either freeze dried or frozen and oddly nutty. I perceive this at their very poor attempt to shine up a ball of fecal matter. The rice, meh, but edible. The asada or \"steak\" at this MEXICAN restaurant, a saucy mess.\nI'll spare you all the rest of this mess of a meal. \nOh, my official Tip for this restaurant:\nIf you must eat here, come for happy hour, have 8-10 of their margaritas then order something. Hopefully by this time you'll be too inebriated to know what you're eating.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VleK6c8SRhG0N4iQN7LG5g", "review_id": "O-ExsBPU6thv2_AWPQj-hQ", "text": "One of the most disgusting restaurants I've ever eaten at. I was on a business trip in Phoenix on decided to stop in for some Mexican food. The place was bad news from the very beginning.\n\nThe hostess was super unfriendly and looked as if she couldn't wait to get home. When I sat down at the table, a couple of bugs fell onto the table from the lamp shade overhead-- I should have gotten up then.\n\nThe chips were greasy, margaritas straight sugar w/ very little liquor and the enchiladas bland as can be. In addition to this, I got food poisoning and was up all night running to the bathroom.\n\nYou couldn't pay me to go back to this restaurant. It should be closed down immediately for its lack of cleanliness and poorly prepared food.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZALzZWz4dYHyTGuBS8tFrQ", "review_id": "yjKjCj7snCSjZcoCL0COhg", "text": "Not the best mexican food ever but not bad.  I had the ceviche tacos which were surprisingly full of shrimp and scallops for the price.  It's close by work so can't complain.  But if you want authenticity, not the place. But still good.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "R9U8bZ84V-xPx3udCcU5jQ", "review_id": "0dnohfvtPCp7UCpLHknG2Q", "text": "*This is really a 2.5 star restaurant but it gets the benefit of the doubt for being the only Mexican restaurant in reasonable walking distance from my work downtown, can't believe there aren't more Mexican restaurants centered downtown*\n\nI have only eaten here for lunch - they have decent chips and salsa (mix the regular salsa with their separate hot sauce salsa) and their lunch prices are probably average...slightly on the high side for Mexican lunch, in my opinion.\n\nThey have a blue margarita for $2.50...it's pretty sweet (not my favorite), but good value for a drink.  \n\nService is usually good, typically they are attentive with drinks, chips, and bringing the bill.  \n\nIf you remember the Matador downtown, this is a step down in all aspects of a resaurant except for maybe speed of service where it's a tie.\n\nAll in all - this is Phoenix, AZ.  You should not settle for mediocre Mexican food at above average prices, but for lack of options, this is an acceptable option.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IhcTLLWKS6ZiNyIX9oQQPQ", "review_id": "sGilQgzTs9ccz9lyUK0e9Q", "text": "I had the fish taco platter.  It was good and had both green and purple cabbage.  The tacos came with white rice and black beans (which I love).  I found the salsa hotter than I expected.  The tea was fresh and cold.  \n\nThe only thing I would have improved is to have more flavorful fish.  It was a bit bland.  Overall an A-OK place to eat.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wxQ5VtRIlYuXoZLUYvnMsg", "review_id": "szq7wE1bvt4ucFh0v5JfYA", "text": "I went a few weeks ago during Phoenix Comic Con.  It was far enough away to not be swarmed with people.  We were really hungry so the free chips and salsa brought out was nice.  I got the chicken chimichanga plate.  It was okay.  It was fulfilling and plenty of food.   The price is similar to what you get other places downtown.   The server bumped this rating from 3 stars to 4 stars.  She was pleasant and efficient.  I appreciated that she brought out the checks quickly because we want to get back to our event.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tIHyorjlg7zTVLSGsPtQvA", "review_id": "MyfgIj2UP1PQd5FgOZe8-g", "text": "We had a large (20 or so) group go to Mi Amigo's before a Rattler's game. They knew we were coming and assigned us a very competent server. There were probably 12 different checks and some moving around of people and Laura handled it all perfectly.\n\nThree of us at my table tried items off the $2.50 Happy Hour menu. The beef taco and cheese enchilada were a sweet deal at $5. Really nice flavor on the enchilada sauce. The folks who ordered the guacamole (prepared at your table) also enjoyed their food.\n\nFinally, $2.95 for a bottle of Dos Equis Amber is a good deal but $2.95 for the big glass is a great deal!", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NEk24QJKv7RXgGrKZBMyew", "review_id": "VryHnKiKiWFQjhLXK9COog", "text": "I ate here twice during my stay in Phoenix last week and I can't say too many bad things about it. Prices were decent, food had flavor and it filled me up. Was it the best Mexican food I've ever had? Absolutely not, however it definitely wasn't nasty! The service was A-OK and the food hit the spot. I would definitely go back again.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KsV-9yrAp9cmv3a_3Tp4YQ", "review_id": "r1x0ethfWLWDXWGNbCC3ew", "text": "Somewhat slow service and the food was only so-so.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wxNDE_AjNqzR-wP3qek59w", "review_id": "LOCscq0eExIMrLuSjOFnGA", "text": "This place needs to get their act together. We went there before the D'backs game. They were understaffed and you can hear people complaining about the service but we stayed anyway. The young man that took our order I don't think was even a server. He got every one of our orders wrong. Everything went back. I went to the restroom and I heard a server say to the bartender that they have never been so busy on a Saturday. What? This was 4:30 in the afternoon! Once we got our food nobody came by and asked how was everything. We needed our water refilled and I actually had to track down someone to get the refill. They offered us free fried ice cream for the inconvenience and we politely declined! Ugh! What mess this place is! Stay away, stay far away from this place!", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2AGGIi5EiVLM1XhBXaaAVw", "review_id": "cCdodBpJQtgR0w-tx7xRtQ", "text": "Your basic Mexican restaurant.  Frankly, it would be a disappointment as a destination in and of itself, but it is a nice alternative for downtown Phoenix business luncheons or meeting friends before a Diamondback/Suns game. It would also work well for parents of the burgeoning number of ASU students downtown. You could meet junior at the Arizona Center without having to embarrass him/her with your presence on campus. \n\nThe restaurant has ample seating capacity for when events nearby bring in the crowds.  Seating outside is limited.  Service on this Saturday was slow, which seems to be a common occurrence. Chips and salsa were served promptly.  The chips are of the light white corn variety, but suffer from a stale mass produced quality.  The salsa was good, but our table requested an alternative sauce with a bit more zest.  It was much tastier and had almost an enchilada sauce quality.  \n\nFood served was uniformly consistent.  Not spectacular, but nothing to complain about.  We had an assortment of tacos and enchiladas.  The happiest diners at our table were the two youngsters who ordered cheese crisps from the kid's menu.\n\nNot a Mexican restaurant to get excited about given the many alternatives around Phoenix, but a decent offering with lots of seating capacity in an area where restaurants tend to have no customers or too many to handle.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VEG7jnYwo905v4Lnoq37GA", "review_id": "wdwsThoYHcG-TXNWa7erzg", "text": "Nothing special. Considering the competition amongst Mexican food joints in the Phoenix area, there are plenty of more appealing options available.  Wait staff was great, though...", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-Qlc5--DqYGN8sNBwsQZQA", "review_id": "MTrBefFxoWiP4LN_YEVkgw", "text": "The ice tea was good.. So fake. Food was bland and dry and no thought processes. Waitress didn't even ask how my food was. Because she knew it sucked. Oh one other thing about the menu. For lunch 1 taco with rice and beans $5.95. regular menu  2 tacos, rice and beans $8.95????", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VooVpMjbnMISszkmufc9OA", "review_id": "aY-BS6EcZp9MTNrUkt-ewQ", "text": "I have worked downtown at the Arizona Center for over 4 years. We have a cafeteria here in our building and several other restaurant options at the Arizona Center.  I consistently go to Mi Amigo's for lunch.  I could eat there every day and never get tired of the food.  Their menu offers many great selections for lunch, dinner and/or Happy Hour.  The food is delicious and the chips and salsa are usually what entice me to to eat there more than once in a week.  If by Friday of each week, I haven't been there, I tell my co-workers that \"I need my fix\" and they know exactly what I mean.  Every waiter/waitress is so pleasant.  They are all so accommodating, full of smiles, and they make our lunch experience great EVERY SINGLE TIME!  We enjoy the outdoor seating when the weather is nice.  There are affordable lunch options, and if you don't like something, they'll gladly make you something else you want.  And lastly, Chris, the day manager, ROCKS!  :-)", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h4ShEMXaqtANvectK5KAqg", "review_id": "UFjeo-icqC9SjM7KNdEboA", "text": "Wonderful food! Excellent service! Great lunchtime atmosphere!", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "3uU_6L8GnFOHTsO4I3oedg", "review_id": "bSTf7254YgWMgM4w1ET-2g", "text": "Nasty margarita and awful service. Came in on a Thursday night before a movie and it was not good. Maybe it's because we sat at the bar? I'm not sure, but no one wanted to help us. The house margarita was so gross, couldn't drink it. This place is like the Chili's of mexican food.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kECP-ctFjLjVSqh_UYw9Mw", "review_id": "lol2dmqMSywTJsX7ELDHuw", "text": "Don't eat the fish tacos, my wife was up all night with intestinal distress. We told the waitress they tasted fishey. She assured us it was the highest quality Mahi Mahi. Rice and beans are average. I had the carnie asaida, it was good. It was a piece of beef 9\"by 6\" and 1/4\" thick, rice and beans. Nothing special.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hnzx7Q7IWq5EDVe0yjKK8w", "review_id": "iUfrMT4dFJ22Zhb8f80ihw", "text": "Interesting place. Wanted a quick bite to eat before heading to the movies. Was seated pretty quickly. No muss no fuss I presume.\n\nI had the tortilla soup and the grilled chicken tacos. Everything was just meh. Not truly flavorful, nothing truly distinct. I had hoped for more, but I came up kind of short. The waiter was super sweet and attentive, so I did appreciate that!\n\nWould I be back.. probably not.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EoVI1YX4tkKDGVLSwdH41g", "review_id": "ykkakIgLRiagfZSNn84RKA", "text": "Staying as airline crew at the Sheraton hotel across the street, I asked the front desk person to recommend me a good Mexican restaurant.  He recommended the \"Canyon Caf\u00e9\" which is in the same exact mall/movie complex as this place, \"Mi Amigo's \" .  I reviewed the Canyon Caf\u00e9's menu and didn't care for it since it's more of a Fusion restaurant, not real Mexican food.  I told the hostess that I wanted more authentic food and she told me to try \"Mi Amigo's\" . I walked 100 feet to this place.  I have to say the server was a sweetheart...very friendly, welcoming - THAT's the ONLY thing I liked about this place, aside from the Cadillac Margarita for $5.75.  I ordered the tortilla soup.  OKish; free chips and salsa - the chips were awesome, the salsa mediocre.  The worst disappointment was my main course - I ordered the Red Beef Tamales.  These are the worst tamales that I remember eating.  I can make them better myself at home!! And I am an awful cook!  I was joined by one of our flight attendants and he joined me at my table.  He pretty much reached the same concensus as I.  Sorry, but I really, really was looking forward to a nice, hot tasty Mexican meal.  I was in Arizona for crying out loud, not in North Dakota or Maine, where Mexican food may not be as widespread.   PLEASE get your menu and most importantly your ingredients in order!  My colleagues at my airline stay across the street at the Sheraton and would appreciate a nice Mexican meal on our work trips.   Thanks !!", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0VSOFH79yN0joYN2IKwAnQ", "review_id": "6Yz6BTBbjebHZKC2LmngRg", "text": "(Let me preface this review by saying that, being from Houston, I'm accustomed to eating authentic salsa, tacos, tamales, etc. My taste for Mexican food is most likely biased to a certain method or seasoning used around here.) \n\nMy waitress was quick to take my drink order once I was seated, and was attentive and sweet. I drank a \"Blue Amigo\", their house marg that is $2.50 all day every day. It was a bit sweet for my taste, but still okay. \n\nChips were great, but their \"salsa\" is what I know as pico de gallo. Luckily, I love pico, so it was all good. \n\nOn to the food - I ordered the N\u00famero Tres, which is 2 beef or chicken tacos (I chose beef), rice, beans, and a cheese enchilada. First impression...this place makes a mean cheese enchilada. Like, GOOOOD. Their red gravy was probably the best I've ever had. Rice, delicious. Refried beans, amazing. Beef tacos...yuck. I can't help but think that the beef in these tacos tasted like dog food smells. It was more of a shredded beef...bland...and just had an overall odd taste. I only ate about 3/4 of a taco and called it a night. I'm used to well-seasoned ground beef tacos, and these were just bizarre, in my opinion. \n\nOverall, great place! I would visit again next time I'm in Phoenix, bull I'll probably stay away from the beef.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZnSMsjhWa_jFxvX-IyW3cQ", "review_id": "Fwszq-n05pSSmkdc0Pt0OQ", "text": "If you're on a budget this place is probably 4 star however it's not for me. It's very bland- not something I'd expect from a Mexican restaurant.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zEKESmfcYIdX9gM-dHVuIQ", "review_id": "TOhYB9jcyFcFyCugz-aGZw", "text": "Wonderful place to eat. Very busy, we sat at the bar and the waitress took care of all six is and handled tables. Great service and wonderfully priced lunch menu. Very much worth the visit!", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dMtJu3LHgJ8-jTkfVnPFzw", "review_id": "6vJOG8PH4Dx9tcVE6rCfww", "text": "It's food isn't as the waitperson. She super at explaining some of the dishes, my daughter didn't know.   She was prompt at with refilling our ice tea, but not hovering.  3 stars for her, 1star for the food.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vpVP63wC1cxikpcUuCDNqg", "review_id": "t9syvJXhIS8Sh5KPyj4NrA", "text": "It was OK. A Mexican restaurant without con queso is crazy! Food was average at best. Service was good and the strawberry margarita was good but the food was not impressive.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6N3Pq9kIMYhOyDHK4BjjTg", "review_id": "jyNuWJXcC_5P9gGENAxtQA", "text": "Place kind of reminds me of a bigger version of Taco Bell. Rice is too bland and the beans are ok. I did order the Sonora carnitas and they did have a nice flavor. It seemed it needed to be cooked more and needed a little more seasoning.  The service was good and the prices are reasonable. This place has potential. But it's not there yet.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "67laV9h8zt7efuBZeTFmeQ", "review_id": "wVJtudjVTARHVjzZxYIYOw", "text": "I thought the food was excellent, unfortunately the service was not.  For our business lunch, the four of us waited loooooooooooooong periods, first to order, then for the food to arrive, then even to pay our bill.  And even though the bill was a simple \"divide total by four\", one member of our group got exactly twice her fourth...so the total didn't add up.  More waiting.  The waitress was nice enough when we saw her, but made no effort to apologize for their foibles.\n\nBut back to the food.  The salsa was outstanding...my seafood enchiladas were suberb.  Because of the quality of the meal, I'm willing to give them another chance and hope that my first experience was just an aberration.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "549jsYZb3GAlaE826cnY7Q", "review_id": "Bc0CbZQAOBg2SbHsUJr6qQ", "text": "I really like this place and have been here eons apart on a few occasions, most recently this past weekend. The staff is friendly and quick. The food is delish, with just the right portions (big but not insanely huge) The blue margarita was good if a bit sour. I am usually not one to eat chips and salsa, but theirs is really good and I devoured it all. The restroom was clean and tidy.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iaT-cPPhBB46VfWW8KJBBw", "review_id": "0ZtTcg-e0914uKl0RQ9Nug", "text": "Visited this place right after checking in to the hotel right across the street for a conference. I was STARVING! A co-worker and I love Mexican food, so we decided to give this place a shot. We were greeted by a hostess, showed to our table, and not long after, the waitress came and got our drink and food order. We had to ask twice for chips and salsa. Salsa was a bit chunky...more like pico, and I don't care for chunks of tomato, so that turned me off. I ordered the chicken deep fried tacos. I really wasn't impressed. No flavor. The tortilla wasn't crispy enough. Not a good meat to veggie to tortilla ratio. Rice and beans were good though. Our flight had been delayed and it was pretty late, so when we were ready for our check, our waitress was no where to be found. I'm not sure that I'll ever try this place again if I'm ever back this way...", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3H-Y0zT22VN7y4XEN6O9xg", "review_id": "qhAsS4tJYS1RkhNSOz55vQ", "text": "This isn't the best Mexican food I've had but it was ok with me. The restaurant is located in Arizona Center making it convinient to downtown and the sporting events. Happy Hour is from 3-6 during the week with decent deals, but the drinks are more akin to the taste of quarter drinks. Portion size is good however and thr service didn't disappoint.", "business_id": "-lOSaCuBRAvX5JBifx-EMw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5p8cCKiCbru9FL7HNDYCbQ", "review_id": "lKf3IPKn8xSzqyYvwJrAnQ", "text": "Huge selection of great tasting food, have tried pretty much every except the shrimp tacos and it is all great. All food is made fast and fresh by friendly people. If you haven't tried it and would like something better than Taco Bell then it is a must.", "business_id": "XI-_Y2XRw03mozGx0Z90Gw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "PMDe0UvbxF6X-kT0VpQ9TQ", "text": "A few months ago I would've given Baja Fresh five stars. No joke. I don't know if it's me getting older and more frail, but for some reason my body can't handle it as well as it used to be able to and I go into a food coma for a good 45 minutes to an hour after eating it nowadays. \n\nIf that doesn't slow you down, it actually has some of the more authentic tasting mexican food around. Cilantro dominates the smell of the entire restaurant, and they even have a wide selection of salsas of different varieties for all to sample. I am a fan of the burritos, but, then again, that's almost unfair. I'm a fan of just about every burrito I've ever had. \n\nThe chicken quesadillas are good but are heavy on the grease. Unless you have a stomach of steel (like I used to) go with the tacos or a burrito.", "business_id": "XI-_Y2XRw03mozGx0Z90Gw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zsBmBMbZhPuWKueEyKoI1Q", "review_id": "tSLk8ZCIZb9xQHmAZB3eww", "text": "I'm only writing this review as a favor for budget eaters looking for a somewhat healthy solution.  I think this place has one of the best deals for two things:  the fish taco (about $2), and the veggie burrito (about $4).   This is my place when I'm rushed, starving, and don't want to give in to garbage.  The real bonus is the tremendous amount of pico de gallo, jalps, and salsa you can load up on for free.", "business_id": "XI-_Y2XRw03mozGx0Z90Gw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "nc3cqVN0UuB3m50-CcMftw", "review_id": "FUC8OcEbrjN2wqPyzUJ4UQ", "text": "Baja Fresh is one of those places that is neither memorable nor forgettable--it just is what it is. Situated in the courtyard of the office tower in which I work, BF is a convenient lunch option when I've forgotten my lunch in the fridge at home. I enjoy the freshness of their food and that it's made to order, and that the workers seem to be constantly cleaning. The salsa bar is always well-stocked and offers a good selection. Today I ordered the Nacho Burrito, enchilada style, and found it quite tasty. \n\nIt won't knock your socks off, but it's a fairly-priced meal downtown that remains consistent. If you go, stop by my office and we'll dine together.", "business_id": "XI-_Y2XRw03mozGx0Z90Gw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9fTTesCwn9EO-d82ODJAnw", "review_id": "DVD47IiURaVDkelGPDGQgw", "text": "For a chain...Baja Fresh makes some really good Mexican food. Always fresh and delicious. My favorite is the Baja Burrito with grilled chicken. The side salad is a great deal...try the Salsa Verde dressing!  Enjoy!!!", "business_id": "XI-_Y2XRw03mozGx0Z90Gw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dny_S2iY4Wp2SisZzbZ7RQ", "review_id": "pV9E1N9jJ97-stSJp92kow", "text": "Excellent fish tacos (including a mahi-mahi variety if you're into that).  I really like the salsa bar, not too overwhelming, just the right amount of condiments to choose from.  This place was a godsend when looking for a quick bite in downtown Phoenix.  Every other place I walked by looked really beat.", "business_id": "XI-_Y2XRw03mozGx0Z90Gw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "0XeWtIs2Jtl_GL2lHKx9BA", "text": "I had not been here in a while, as I usually bring my lunch to work with me.  As my tummy told me that lunch time was near,  I looked up to see the free cup and $2 off coupon a Baja Fresh worker had handed me several weeks ago.  [My frugality funds my splurges.]  That was all I needed to inspire me to get my lunch here.  I was kicking myself for heading out right at noon, usually a downtown eatery nightmare, but they handled the load well.  Getting folks through the lines quickly, yet awkwardly as I had to weave my way through a couple of doors, the salsa bar and a maze set up to maximize the people in line. \nI ordered the Baja Burrito-Bare Style with Carnitas.  Bare style essentially means it is served like a salad.  I was impressed.  The Romain lettuce was fresh and crisp, the carnitas savory  and the salsas were fresh and quality.  I will likely go back, as I did take the survey online and got another $2 off coupon, but even if I didn't have a coupon I would go back and recommend to friends.", "business_id": "XI-_Y2XRw03mozGx0Z90Gw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AirVzN1BVQBmq5zY0YMNYQ", "review_id": "qN3Gj9CYvyij69GrQA95AQ", "text": "Baja is another staple in my lunch rotation. One of my favorite things about Baja is that I can be either really, really good with a healthy food selection, or I can be really, really bad. Either way, the ingredients are fresh and the food is good. The staff is friendly and the place is clean. \n\nI am a HUGE fan of salads, ever since Friday was salad bar day in elementary school, I have loved a good salad! However, with my salad I like good quality lettuce, with a nice color. Don't give me almost-white iceberg lettuce, no big yellow piece from the bottom, and no transparent pieces that indicate the lettuce was once frozen. Give me a good spring mix, some arugula or watercress, maybe some butter lettuce or romaine with a good green color. \n\nBaja's salads have good, green romaine lettuce which is of top priority when making or selecting a salad. Sometimes instead of the Baja Ensalada with Chicken, I ask for Grilled Shrimp! Other favorites include the grilled shrimp or veggie tacos (not on the menu, but they'll make 'em). The tortilla soup is good. Veggie Burrito or Nachos for when I'm feeling bad. And don't forget a good iced tea, my favorite (work-approved) lunchtime beverage of choice! \n\nAs with anywhere around this area, lunch time is crazy! Get here before 11:45 or call in your order!", "business_id": "XI-_Y2XRw03mozGx0Z90Gw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M6oU3OBf_E6gqlfkLGlStQ", "review_id": "MKWAhGHw_I3o9Xo1e3N1Mg", "text": "The ever climbing prices and dissapearing grillied onions have casued me to not visit here as much.\n\nLuckily the light rail constrtion is a thing of the past and one can esialy approce this location.\n\nThe line to order inside can be a bit akward as there is not much room for it.\n\nOn my last trip I went with the grilled veggie burrito as the cheaper bean and cheese burrito now only exists in my memories. It comes with a few chips.\n\nI do enjoy the salsa bar that has sweet and savory salsas cilantro and little peppers.\n\nThe food is decent but for a $7 lunch there are cheaper better Mexican options out there.", "business_id": "XI-_Y2XRw03mozGx0Z90Gw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "vgY30bL9QR41KJ1uP2AnvA", "text": "Up through the end of '08 when I moved over here, I used to enjoy Baja Fresh in Burbank, CA about once a month.  It was past time to check in with them again, so I went to this Baja near my house, & ordered a Carnitas (pork) Burrito Ultimo ($6.69), Enchilado Style (+ $1.49).  My friendly cashier gave me chips to munch on while they fixed my burrito, & I enjoyed them with a couple of their great salsas!\n\nPretty soon, girl brought my burrito right to the table, with a generous side of Nachos, plus Pico de Gallo & a dollop of sour cream to put on the burrito.  Yum!\n\nThis is a nice big lunch for a reasonable price!    :-))", "business_id": "XI-_Y2XRw03mozGx0Z90Gw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IO3AsR6cdMto7VCwfPzf2w", "review_id": "LhDmnc1SROe3JGgILtUgJw", "text": "Went in here around 12:45 today and the place was packed but the service was still good. I waited in line for less than five minutes, ordered, and waited less than ten minutes to receive my food. They handle the lunch rush with ease. In my opinion, the food in general is overpriced but that's the same at any location. It is literally right off the lightrail, which is super nice. I usually go to Subway by campus but stopping here might become a regular thing for me now.", "business_id": "XI-_Y2XRw03mozGx0Z90Gw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "M6oU3OBf_E6gqlfkLGlStQ", "review_id": "eMQEYT9FsdK8WTOWn0QZmw", "text": "Where did my burros go? Gone is the grilled fish burrito as is the bean burrito, leaving me with nothing but a grilled veggie burrito option. \n\nOne of the nice things is the  chips given after ordering, giving one something to snack  on before your food is ready.\n\nAlso new is a \"Seasonal Salsa\"  This month it was cranberry salsa, it was different and not bad.\n\nIt can get a bit busy here but they seem to have a good handle on the rush. My one issue is you can not see the menu board from where the line is. This must slow down some people as it slowed me down.\n\nIf you love salsa and work near by or have a 2 for 1 coupon like we did give it a whirl. \n\nIf a shaking floor bothers you get a to go order, I was surprised how much our seats shook as the train passed by.\n\n** quick update all of that great salsa was only on loan. 4 hrs late it was all gone tanks to some food Bourne illness.***", "business_id": "XI-_Y2XRw03mozGx0Z90Gw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I4GAIZhlwLkGXa9PdQ18rA", "review_id": "y1xELMlbMwKsa8A-ZFkVJw", "text": "right off the light rail prior to a basketball game i popped in here to get some quick grub.  it was quick, it was super excellent, and the staff were very kind to let me eat in as it was cold outside and they were 5 minutes from closing.  thumbs up for me", "business_id": "XI-_Y2XRw03mozGx0Z90Gw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "0o0VMEJeQY0pAAZ9nxErBA", "review_id": "_n5HYNIRk3IbiQM1Kokwtg", "text": "This place is packed during the lunch hour. They have stanchions up to control the lines. \nThe food is standard Baja Fresh, good but not amazing. \nThere is seating outside that is perfect when the weather is right. \n\nPS. The bathroom needs to be cleaned and updated...", "business_id": "XI-_Y2XRw03mozGx0Z90Gw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IhcTLLWKS6ZiNyIX9oQQPQ", "review_id": "DtDU0O_S0zNhY-oFilPKPQ", "text": "Very prompt and friendly service.  I got there at 11:30 ish.  I ordered the chicken tortilla soup.  It was pretty good.  And a side of rice and black beans.  Also very good.  The black beans seemed spicier than I was expecting and the rice had a nice flavor and was moist.  Also, I love the salsa bar.  So many delicious choices.  I will have to visit more often.", "business_id": "XI-_Y2XRw03mozGx0Z90Gw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_JJgknodFeeqOW2e9a3kKw", "review_id": "slFe__E1NvSP-IqYxzdPSg", "text": "The food is good and fast.  This is a very busy lunch spot downtown.  However they always run out of salsa and that should never happen at a place like this.", "business_id": "XI-_Y2XRw03mozGx0Z90Gw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_p9EnnLQg6KDlIRU2fYEJA", "review_id": "AmxEbGEil6skziZHbhiwZA", "text": "I am only giving -THIS- location a 1 star because of their horrible early hours!! They close like at 7 pm during the week, & they already closed at 3 pm on Sunday! ...I was pissed! The new Chipotle a block away at City scape is open til 10 pm daily! ...So there! What is it with everything closing sooo damn early in Phoenix! This is such an early city! Some eating places even close at 2:30 pm, like The Good Egg & First Watch... They wouldn't DARE close that early in LA because they would lose a lot of profit!  (...I am from LA).", "business_id": "XI-_Y2XRw03mozGx0Z90Gw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "aTi0NVrcPJWbN6jAsJVcAw", "review_id": "Tw12Z3A1Z-KMDKmf2bJFxw", "text": "Baja Fresh was a new discovery when I arrived here.  With an office downtown, you like to walk around and find new grub joints. This one became a favorite - a short walk from the office and tasty too. \n\nMy fave item is the Baja Buritto with steak, no onions and add sour cream. Your order is made fresh, so you'll have to wait a bit for it, but it's worth it. They have a dining area which can get crowded during weekday lunch rush. They also have a salsa bar, so take some and enjoy! \n\nHint: Frequent visitors can save money on beverages by buying the large, reusable plastic cup with straw and lid...every visit after that it's only 99 cents!  This holds a LOT of drink!", "business_id": "XI-_Y2XRw03mozGx0Z90Gw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b1k4tWoA_ISD7wqu82l8rA", "review_id": "xz6c0ilodHKufXjgkQkWNA", "text": "AVOID AT ALL COSTS.\n\nBaja Fresh is a poor man's chipotle, but that's an insult to poor men everywhere.\n\nFirst off, I think everyone in Phoenix is missing the gene where they actually listen to directions.  When you order something, you shouldn't get ANOTHER.  Totally got that, it ruined the start of my vacation and it made me sick the entire time I was in Phoenix.  Ironically, I never stepped into a Baja before, but I learned my lesson to eat dirt rather than eat here.\n\nI ordered a burrito bowl (I think it's called \"bare\" burrito), and I asked for whatever the hell it was, and you have to special order steak or chicken.  I said neither but Iwanted guac.  No problem they told me.  I hate chicken and I got it anyway.  I didn't know until I got back to my conference.  Note to self: they fuck you in the drive-thru.\n\nAnyway, it wasn't even that GOOD.  And it made me sick.  Did I mention that?  I don't totally blame Baja though.  Chipotle did its part in pissing me off for the whole trip.  Baja unfortunately just fell out of my butt hours later.", "business_id": "XI-_Y2XRw03mozGx0Z90Gw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ibylT1jObEe-j9XG8dHtyQ", "review_id": "CieKgxJW5FjDAodoczNEbA", "text": "This is the second Baja Fresh location I've been to. Like all the others places I visited in downtown Phoenix, it lacked people. The store wasn't busy at all, so I guess that's a good thing? \n\nI ordered the garlic lime shrimp tacos on corn tortilla with rice and beans, and I wasn't impressed at all. There was no flavor to any of the food, I had to drench everything in salsa. But I'll never know if other items on the menu are any good...\n\nThe food wasn't that great, but the workers there were really nice and helpful, and even gave my friends and me coupons---an incentive to return, I suppose.\n\n-R", "business_id": "XI-_Y2XRw03mozGx0Z90Gw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wNqwKWaRjClmcKsoJJRFow", "review_id": "lpLwO739FKKNpP_k2oSqKg", "text": "It's Baja Fresh, what can i say? It's clean, they're fast and it's a hell of a lot better than McDonald's. I usually call in my lunch order from work and it's almost always ready and waiting when I get there to pick it up.\n\nI do have to say that their pico de gallo is great and I could probably live on just that for the rest of my life. I get extra cups of it and eat it all by itself.", "business_id": "XI-_Y2XRw03mozGx0Z90Gw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_p9EnnLQg6KDlIRU2fYEJA", "review_id": "SoqrgPdz6rWC38Xzf7CUDA", "text": "We like baja Fresh, but this particular location gets 1 Star, due to their crazy unstable hours of being open!  They seem to close whenever they want! If it's not busy, they'll just close! ...esp, on the weekends!, they will close like at 2 PM!!!...I feel this is so stupid, considering that the Light Rail is literally right at their front door & people are getting off it like every 10 mins, so they are just losing money, & with all of the Theatre & Sports Events,...they are totally forgetting all of that, too.   Chipotle is just a few blocks away at Cityscape & they are open til 10 pm,,,,every single night, period!  ...Just go there instead.", "business_id": "XI-_Y2XRw03mozGx0Z90Gw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TS8GTZ0cn3LlHY64TY3j1A", "review_id": "tS7_9On3XXv4olV3Ql0UDw", "text": "I like to go to Comicon in downtown Phoenix and stay for 3 or 4 days.  There aren't many places to eat on the weekend in downtown Phoenix.  So one of my go to places is Baja Fresh.  Baja Fresh is nothing fancy but perfect for a delicious take out grilled chicken burro, chips, salsa and a cold drink.  I really like their salsa bar and all of the choices.", "business_id": "XI-_Y2XRw03mozGx0Z90Gw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EmV-u43_95DLayUfT0Ji7g", "review_id": "1We1l__b86veO4RBt3sm-Q", "text": "Good price, super fresh food, very efficient staff (though I could get my food faster) considering there's almost always a few people ahead of you if not 10. I usually have greasy (tasty!) mexican food but these guys know how to give you something good and healthy so definitely recommend trying them out.", "business_id": "XI-_Y2XRw03mozGx0Z90Gw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "lpkqhN2cA6EEUYWyz9GmVw", "text": "= = = = = =  CLOSED  = = = = = =\n\nHow sad that we have lost this excellent Mexican restaurant!  I was a big fan.     :-(", "business_id": "XI-_Y2XRw03mozGx0Z90Gw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YwiIrc4Nz8hu7fe7qB6rMA", "review_id": "Na2Keo74xAHH5IqrFn4vcA", "text": "OK, OK... I finally went and ate at a Hooters while I was on a business trip.  Their supposedly best hot wings aren't even close to being the best.  The food wasn't all that either...  Sure, there's pretty girls prancing around with their old school bright orange old school NBA short shorts, but it doesn't make the food taste any better. Then again, I guess you don't really go to Hooters for the food. =P\n\nRecommendations: N/A", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "rRhJZxSk0zaMmQhFYyA-0A", "text": "Shannon's review below cracks me up because sometimes, I'm one of those girls at Hooters who really isn't there for the view.  The food is never more than your standard sports bar \"ok\".  Some better moments than others.  You know how that goes.  But with us, we aren't going so much for the food - as for the sports.  \n\nLiving in the downtown/South Mountain area, there aren't many sports bars as it is.  Then you narrow down which ones are showing the events you want, and we often end up here.  Especially for boxing!  One of the things I like about Hooters, and this one in particular, is that if you want to see - you have full view access.  But the TVs are high enough that if you could care less, you don't have to be staring at a television.  The problem is, it's Hooters.  If you aren't looking at the TV you have to be careful what it looks like you're looking at.  Is there such a thing as viewer's guilt?  Maybe there should be.  \n\nSounds bad, but totally honestly - I just feel really bad for the girls who have to walk outside on a chilly night.  The comments that they have to deal with can be really awful.  There should be some kind of a \"Bad comment\" jar, like the old-school \"Bad word\" jars when you cussed.  The waitresses should be able to just walk over and hold out the \"Bad comment\" jar and make them pay up.  Guaranteed \"he got caught\" standing ovation from everyone in surrounding tables.  It's a thought...", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7_CGN5ytagrHZANPvSOwvQ", "review_id": "11yqUlNCS9miIrR5U7pPeQ", "text": "Its been years since i came to this hooters.  i used to go here every time i visited my sister in AZ or my friend a ASU.  South Park Wednesdays were the best. 25 cent wings, and south park.  cant go wrong!!", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sOsFjdkH3ceOV5HKbBxOTg", "review_id": "HMv_-4N_eNNN3vjd5kbVPQ", "text": "Finally, a Hooters with actually good looking women to cater to my needs.  Great place to catch play off basketball.  The wings were plentiful and the beers kept flowing.  My waitress flaked on me because a group at another table kept drawing her attention while i waited anxiously for my food as it sat at the window for quite a bit.  Other than that, I got what I paid for. and I left full", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "g80MDePfJesvhJdO6yFR1A", "text": "As far as Hooter's restaurants go (blech) this one is probably the best. I give it four stars as a reference to it's sister locations, not in reference to how good it is overall. The food is terrible quality, and the drinks extremely \"well measured\" meaning they are not strong. Hence why I can drink 12 margaritas in a 6 hour period and still be coherent. They sure charge for them like they are doubles though. There are a few girls working here who are very attractive and friendly (not to sound like a dirty old man, just that usually Hooter's has the worst service) and that definitely helps.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "O6UXLy6HmKL76wZgOGIxkw", "text": "Honestly, I'm not sure what to expect when eating at Hooters. So far, so good, thus, the 5 stars.  But, I do have one minor issue with them, but not enough to downgrade them.\n\nEating here is what I imagined the 70's to be about.  Wood paneling, that weird color orange, and a little bit of tackiness thrown in for good measure.  So far, when eating here, I have had good experiences.  The girls are nice, the place is clean, and service seems to be prompt and efficient.  I usually can be found here during lunch hour only, and so far, those have been my only experiences.  No happy hour, no dinner, no weekend service.\n\nMy only \"complaint\" is that I have carried out a few times from this location.  A handful of times, I felt like I have had terribly slow carry out service. Waiting forever for someone to take my order, waiting just as long for food, and feeling \"less important\" then maybe the dine in patrons.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JkMOQaMjlBHMqp6gj-hL3w", "review_id": "t2V2GgAs5RvF6k7xM2kp4Q", "text": "I go to Hooter's every now and then with the husband to get some drinks and appetizers. The food is never why we go here so I am not going to comment on it in this review, it is neither good or bad, just average.\n\nWhat was hard to take were the girls they have working here. In any other eating place I could care less about appearances and focus on cleanliness and friendliness of our server. But this is after all...Hooters.\n\nThe uniforms are mentioned in another review and this is what caught my eye as well. Shorts either baggy or just not flattering to the shape that is squeezed into them. Runs in panty hose...very tacky...and the tank tops were dingy.\n\nThere was only one cute girl that was serving and the hostess was adorable. The rest were frightening. One girl's face was peeling from what looked to be a horrible sunburn...it was so disturbing. Our waitress had acne all over her face and chest...very unappetizing. The attitudes of these girls brought the mood of the place way down.These girls need to at least smile and try to be friendly.\n\nNeedless to say we will most likely not return to this Hooters...sorry ladies.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4oBViNYcsWpPexC405Gh2w", "review_id": "7lWat8ArtJX0XiWMXx29Bw", "text": "I am a fan of hooters.  I usually receive a great server and the food is amazing.  I love the boneless wings with 911 sauce.  I do not drink alcohol, so I cannot comment on their selection.  I can say that I frequent this Hooters a few times a week.  It is a great place to unwind and the location is amazing.  This is the perfect time of year to sit on the patio!", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "SMezBhXVe7op2XaMVlju6g", "review_id": "r9s6iY_b165y0YycZKRoeQ", "text": "Its hooters.  If you really have to read a yelp review on hooters, then you probably shouldnt be going there. \n\nThings to obviously know before entering hooters:  expect greasy food, slow service, chicks only mildly good looking thanks to butt lifts and makeup, annoying guys who think they are all going to be the next UFC champ, loud sports on 13 tvs, and some drunk guy getting into someones face in the corner causing a scene. The good things to expect is good food at decent prices that is fairly consistent regardless of location, good happy hour (depending on when you go), and great cold beer.  \n\nI give it 3 (this goes for the whole chain) cause i love their buffalo shrimp and buffalo 'chicks' sliders, and of course the wings.  However, I would give this location a 2 - it seems to attract a questionable clientele.  Last time we went on a Monday, sat outside on the patio watching the end of a basketball game, being only 1 of 4 tables in the place.  These guys were sitting behind us at different tables and started lightly arguing; ten minutes later it escalated to punches and beer being thrown literally over my head with the cooks and managers coming out with the cops on their way - subsequently slowing our already slow food by another 10 minutes.\n\nLastly, I will say this - DO NOT bring your kids here.  Nothing says classy good parenting like hooters - there is a reason there isnt a kids menu.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "zMmZ3L_KA5t2n2LunS5nzQ", "review_id": "c77W_o18TSvT_l5UWjspew", "text": "This review is based on my experiences at various Hooters located all over the country and not necessarily at this one location. \nIf you've been to one Hooters you've basically been to all of them, the only visible change is the quality of the scenery. Having said that, Hooters has still managed to become an American institution. As most should know by now the food here is one cut above average at best, my nephew once found remnants of a feather in his wings! TASTY DUH! Then again, I don't think anyone goes to Hooters for the food. I've always thought that Hooters could expand their beer line up quite a bit but that has yet to happen.  My primary motivation to go here is to set the mood for the rest of the evening, is that simple! Another reason is logistics, this is a good staging area for when your new in town and need to get a feel for where the action is.\nI agree with Kimberly. Hooters is hooters. However I disagree with her rating! LOVE THIS PLACE!", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 8, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "xcOw0CNVoR4VwcMLPv_L2w", "text": "I'm pissed. How can you just stop making grilled cheese? Its bread and cheese. HOW? You have bread, and you have cheese, but you cannot make a grilled cheese?\n\nAlso, why does it have to be 400 degrees? I know you have A.C. This is AZ in the summer. It's hot. Turn it on.\n\nI don't have a really good basis to draw this conclusion because I rarely order this drink, but your dirty vodka martini is quite possibly the worst I have ever tasted. I had to eat a cheese stick with each bite just to stomach it.\n\nYour tater tots were good and my blue moon was reasonably priced. At least you have that going for you.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "3cfqpTfcpfHoaSkYM26dUw", "review_id": "OkMx40GPIN65mbj1wN4twA", "text": "While in Phoenix for about 36 hours, I lunched at Hooters twice. It was easily located across from my hotel and it was a weekend, which meant I could catch both the collegiate and professional football games as well as playoff baseball.\n I take Hooters for what it is, pretty decent fried food, a restaurant that caters to men, and always has a game on. This in mind, I didn't anticipate anything other then a beer and something to eat.\nI sat at the bar both times and the bartender, Brittany was extremely friendly and made a point to learn (while IDing) and remember everyone's name-- which I thought was a nice touch. She was always willing to change channels to make sure everyone's game was being aired which was appreciated as well. They have a good football special-- 10 boneless wings with all you can eat fries for $5.99 during any football game.  The $3.50 25oz Shock Top beers were a deal as well. \nIt was odd for me to see a kid's birthday party in the restaurant on Sunday, but to each their own.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SwRblRXgGLbtFkkkCJcPsw", "review_id": "VqxYnafxCnSeio5FavKV3g", "text": "This is my last Hooters review. The only reason I'm writing about this one too is the service or shall I say the friendlyness here was left outside the door. With 5 other guys after a Cubs vs. Diamondbacks game and we were respectful but just didn't understand the cold shoulders form these girls. It was awhile ago and I'm sure it's not the same wait staff. I'll give this one another try if I go back and see another Cubs & Diamondbacks game.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xZbN7LQlbEcdh37ExKmn8Q", "review_id": "KHecRzKNNPtgR7Iz1BjVUw", "text": "Not the best Hooters I've ever been to, not the worst.  A colleague of mine is a Hooters afficionado, so he insisted we go for lunch recently while in town.  I will say the waitress lived up to the name of the place, for once.  I made a mistake and went off the reservation and ordered a burger.  It was VERY mediocre.  Should've stuck with the wings.  Oh well.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AGUzvg1XorMJpcVG-N0ZOw", "review_id": "iVTBGLbh2M7LmS-M0USapA", "text": "Stay away from this hooters. Bad food, bad service. Bleh!", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KuSP1Mb3xq2Qbmk1n_-ZjA", "review_id": "zYksSxGHCS8eZbINKZ9AqQ", "text": "Fried Pickles!", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JjweKRcu8DeYTah_KHsT2g", "review_id": "WfhGqBdYq51YjKfuNcnQUw", "text": "The service here blows. That is all!", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4CWEM53ijX2WGLoFWfTl6w", "review_id": "y1R1Cpis1VxumdKmgUwSbA", "text": "The only reason that I'm giving this place even one star is that they show UFC pay-per-view with no cover. \n\nI've been here with friends about three times now, two of them to watch a fight, the other time because it was the only place within walking distance that had food.  All three times our waitress was rude and largely absent.  I'll add that we are really not into the whole TnA aspect of this restaurant, and treat our waitress like any other waitress.  No ogling, no rude comments, none of that immature bullshit.\n\nWe went here last night from 7pm until a little after 10pm, and didn't get a refill on water until just before we left, even though I'd downed the first cup within ten minutes of arriving and also ordered \"hot\" wings (the Daytona, which is hot sauce and bbq sauce mixed together, I guess.  Not hot at all).  The wings are tiny and completely overcooked.  I do not recommend these at all.\n\nFriend #1 ordered the boneless wings, which are a joke.  I ordered them last time and assumed it was just a fluke when they brought out a plate of ten tiny (smaller than Chicken McNuggets) hardened pieces of overcooked chicken.  I'm not the type to send things back at restaurants, so I just tried to pretend that I was eating some sort of food, and not little pieces of rubber.  However, Friend #1 received the same thing this time.  Tiny pieces of very chewy....chicken?  Maybe.  I do not recommend these at all.\n\nFriend #2 ordered a dozen hot wings.  Took just shy of an hour for them to arrive.  The waitress would pop up every fifteen minutes or so, and say something like, \"Oh my gosh, they haven't brought those yet?\"  When they did come out, they were tiny and overcooked, and also quite cold.  I do not recommend these at all.\n\nOverall, the worst restaurant in Phoenix, I think.  If they didn't offer the fight with no cover, they'd have literally no redeeming value.  I'm just going to Buffalo Wild Wings next time (they have a $5 cover and a drink minimum, but it has to be worth it).  This place needs to close down for a few months and reevaluate, or just go away entirely, like every other business in the AZ Center.\n\nOh, PS, they have never brought out our correct bill.  Always has a bunch of random crap that no one ordered on it, and the girls act all put out when we point out that no one ordered half of the bill that they're trying to charge us for.  Keep an eye out on that receipt.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VgxEe7fPMo8FpTIOnsBhQg", "review_id": "vPRbuRBZ7zg2xYZtzWEnSQ", "text": "Okay, so it's a Hooters - how can you not have fun with it?  Granted, my expectations weren't super high, I've been to other locations and they've always been consistent.  And sure enough - the Arizona Center location did not disappoint.\n\nWe were in a group of about twelve, and we all ordered beers and food before going to a movie.  Service was great - (reading other reviews - we may have just been lucky) but seriously everyone was friendly and prompt.  We had multiple servers helping us since our party was large.  My fiance and I ordered a couple of beers (domestics of course, but we made do) and their famous wings.  I ordered two that were the hottest level of spice they came in.  Honestly - they weren't hot at all to me but my fiance must constantly remind me of my lack of taste buds (I recently took on the infamous ghost chili and won - but that is a story for another time).  Everyone at the table thought they were spicy, so order with caution.  We ordered them Daytona style - which means they were grilled - and they were yummy. \n\nThe girls were of course pretty!  ;)  They even sang happy bday to our two buddies - who had the biggest smiles on their faces EVER!\n\nThe negative to this particular Hooters is the location itself.  The Arizona Center becomes a ghost town at night - and parking in the lot is tricky.  Even with validation you still have to pay after a certain amount of time passes.  Maybe I'm just spoiled - but when I go out to dinner or a bar I don't like having to pay for parking.  It's not like we're in New York or San Francisco!  \n\nRegardless - parking issues aside - a really fun time with a good group of friends.  A good spot to hit before a movie or another bar!", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6TL5xunZGs_2IerHl7sI3w", "review_id": "CCR77KMBDRl6A7nc5N8n2A", "text": "Well, I love Hooters wings when done the way I like - this Hooters does not listen to you during the take out call.  Asked for extra crispy wings; got extra soggy!  I know you get what you pay for, but there are far better wings in Phoenix.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1fujZVn5be9EooASzMkdng", "review_id": "ZzoW1H0R9_rfAfm1z2WJsA", "text": "Overpriced food with shady looking waitresses. This antiquated concept chain needs to go away. If you want to look at boobs, have some self respect and just go to a strip club. If you want good wings...go anywhere else!", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sc_Kcz2apQ1IJa9moO8qvA", "review_id": "M6_syWc91VzXehKE1lRRDA", "text": "We went there to get some good chicken wings and the big problem was that they were cold! I have had better chicken wings in other Hooters.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "79LOudEmAcxSYVA1SF5Ayg", "review_id": "VFx5tGPft9ivrJ5biEqoSw", "text": "Never really been a fan of the food here...and after this visit...i'm still not a fan.  The wings there suck, the beer is over-priced and now most of the girls are not even hot anymore.  Additionally it didn't help that our server was new and didn't smile or look happy to be there at all.  We pretty much had to beg her to smile at least a little.  Don't think i'll be going to a Hooters again for a while, For an overpriced beer and hot girls I prefer going to a place like Tilted Kilt where at least the food is good.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_UAyLUAFAe8lnry2NEfVGA", "review_id": "fz4q49IPDZ66aS5i8cuYfQ", "text": "ambiance agr\u00e9able , musicale , bonne cuisine americaine et surtout pour les gar\u00e7ons...jolies serveuses en minishort orange tr\u00e9s charmantes", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EWkkoKEaXyV6aJI-IbdcZQ", "review_id": "WQjg-Uo5scSAjZDgdbXyXQ", "text": "These fuckers charged me twice for my meal!!!! I will never go back, plus the food sucked anyhow... try wingstop or buffalo wild wings instead if you really want some good wings....", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wy9AIj-FTQaH7OAGg3xBfg", "review_id": "QeUikvdow03zTX22opslhQ", "text": "First time at Hooters. Since Sheraton didnt carry channel in my room, I was looking for a place that had the USA vs Mexico gold cup final and this place had it. The crowd was into the game too which was nice.\n\nFood is average at best. I had the western bacon BBQ burger with fries and it was just okay.\n\nService was great. Waitress was super friendly, cute, and a college student. Another college aged waitress stopped by to take away my glass and overheard me talking about disciplining my teenage kids and she joined the conversation with her own story on how her mom took away her cell phone and computer privileges.\n\nAnyways, i was impressed with how friendly the service was. They kept asking if everything was okay, if we needed anything else, extra water, etc. Maybe we got a good table near the food prep area and this made it convenient for waitress to come by often.\n\nThe bottom line is that you go to hooters for the sports, drinks, and waitresses but not really for the food.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OMdEQrPVBiXnhExtfbyRMg", "review_id": "qEAx1BxAmVToBP4pSRtbCA", "text": "I thought I would try out this location, big mistake. First parking is a nightmare. Second, I sat inside first and went unnoticed for 10 minutes. Then a fight broke out so I moved to the outside bar where there was no bartender. Twenty minutes in I was getting up to leave when waitress finally asked if I wanted a beer, a 3 dollar pbr wasn't bad so I figured why not. I felt completely ignored for 30 minutes,  will never come back. I'm halfway through my pbr and can't wait finish it so I can leave.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vuUddBhwlrVijAAFvK5UTg", "review_id": "wsJL4OYuuhRfw2MTsitbqg", "text": "This downtown Phoenix Hooters has become a comfort spot for me and my wife. We know we can always rely on friendly service, $5 32oz drafts served in ice cold mugs, delicious fried pickle slices and slightly above-mediocre oysters. The wings are pretty good too, but they go a bit overboard on the breading. \n\nWe came here a lot last fall/winter to catch football and hockey games due to our lacking of a television in our house. Basically any sporting event you can imagine will be playing on one of their many flat screens!", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SXYUFYpnS6BLUcvfoeEscw", "review_id": "Im3hKDsXYHs3BZjlV7DGAg", "text": "On nights when there is a big game, this place gets too packed to handle.  On top of that, they make it open seating when its that busy so finding service and somewhere to fit is very difficult.  \n\nOn other days, with less foot traffic, service is always efficient and available.  I always have the buffalo chicken sandwich which never fails to satisfy my bar food craving.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cBJqlNzyoJFak3_XRe2bvw", "review_id": "qTayzPFIoQo7wFJTKYDCIg", "text": "I've been to Hooters a few times but never to this location. My friend and I went here for simple food on a late Friday night. The service was pretty slow but our waitress was friendly. I tried crab legs for the first time and was satisfied. They didn't have crackers for the shells so it was pretty difficult eating crab without crackers. I particularly enjoyed the teriyaki wings, bone in. Never had a problem with the food but just nothing great.\n\nThe one thing I felt weird about was homeless people staring at customers while they ate their food. Our waitress even approached our table after our meal and asked us if we saw anyone take her tip off a table she has just served. She accused the homeless man we saw watching everyone eating of stealing the money. I thought that was low-class and not something that should be mentioed in front of other customers. I also thought management should have asked the homeless people to leave prior to the money being \"stolen\".\n\nOverall, it was so-so.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZC5hRtbW1HHPH0lu-vu2mA", "review_id": "DhbdfbroJ4jwOjr4_iYZqA", "text": "This is one of the best Hooters in america. The girls and wings are hotter than most others in the country. \nOn a cross country trip 10 years ago I  rode with a friend who was infatuated with this place. There was only one in Mass at the time and he never went, so during our 6,000 mile trek we hit up about a dozen of these places. Some were good, some sucked, but the wings and girls at this downtown phx location made me decide to stay in az for a year. \nFood at this location just seems better than the ones up in the northeast. They seem to add alot more spice in order to keep up with the plethora of mexican restaurants in the area. So if you like your wings hot, you unfortunately gotta leave the bland northeast. \nBeer as long as you buy it by the pitcher is affordable, but if you come in during happy hour, expected to get nice and drunk while not going poor.\nAs far as the other reason to go to hooters:the girls, you're gonna love this place. Let's face it, all hooters waitress are conning you just like a stripper would at the club. Here it doesn't seem they are faking it that much. Besides that they are hot as hell! With over 100 days of 100 degree heat in the valley of the sun, your use to seeing alot of hot girls walking around with next to nothing on. Yet hooters seems to still pluck away some of the best and stick out.\nThere aren't many reasons to go to downtown phx, but this hooters definitely makes it worth the trip.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "11WMiRoB2sQxo61aJdSg6Q", "review_id": "FbzUIUS87NBjiGfvW2_GPQ", "text": "Friendly when you first get there, food is good, service stops once you get your food.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BbFzaMtBt3QO658_PWzPMA", "review_id": "QH66NN619IHnNclbX_hX9g", "text": "Decent wait staff and the food is okay. Not the best Hooters but definitely not the worst.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "J3I2NClEbD1Xr8lOdjxlqQ", "review_id": "3L-LAkWUV6HpV3ixrwqKlw", "text": "Well, Okay, it's hooters.  So I guess I have to review the waittresses too?  On this day, they were not bad looking, and they were dressed in skimpy shorts and tight Tee Shirts, but honestly, I don't think I'd go out with any of them, even if they begged me.\n\nI had lunch, ordering the hot wings.  I could not decide, so I had five \"hot\" and five \"3-mile Island\" - which, I guess means they should have been hotter.  There was one mre level \"Cherynobl\", but I initially thought that might be too hot for me.  In hindsight, it prolly would have been closer to what I consider hot.\n\nThe hot wings were not hot.  Hardly even mild.  But they did have a reddish, hot-sauce appearing sauce on them.  The 3-Mile Island was only slightly hotter, and the red sauce slightly darker.  This was closer to what I wanted.  You get a choice of blue cheese or ranch for dipping.  If you want celery and carrots, that's extra.\n\nI would not say this was a really good value, $15 for ten wings, a glass of iced tea and a tip.\n\nNot much I can say about this place, I actually came for the wings and honestly, I was fairly disappointed all around.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XVgiZFwfmhYILYRpYK69cQ", "review_id": "efu7pF_NEvJfO95Tumr90A", "text": "For a hooters, there weren't too many hooters (if you know what I mean).  Went here twice while I was in town. Waitresses didn't tell us about any specials when we arrived, had to ask. Food was mediocre and so was the lemonade. Stick to the wings and beer and you'll be fine. Service was very slow on our second trip but they were busy. She made up for it later. Would I go back? Yeah. But just because it's Hooters.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cZWYisGrQIuN7Guez4KGjQ", "review_id": "fcu4xc3VENU0pLGdooLI5g", "text": "Waitstaff suck... Unless you have testicles. I love Hooters wings, I won't be back to this Hooters.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8sSyoN5BHEQVYqOTpjpMNA", "review_id": "EORk6gViexFywer6Zedmug", "text": "Had a buffalo chicken sandwich with fries and a \"side of beans.\"  Absolutely horrible.  Not only were the beers over priced, but the chicken was burnt, fries were cold and the \"side of beans\" came in one of those small plastic ketchup cups, like this:  \n\nhttp://www.lulusoso.com/upload/20120320/disposable_plastic_soy_sauce_cup_portion_cup.jpg\n\nIt was like a shot of beans.  They need better cooks.  Won't be going back, there's plenty of other places around downtown Phoenix to go to.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OOsLCn4tSQbhRsxTHE85IQ", "review_id": "7VQ8WZCTqXCuIyzcM5q0Dg", "text": "Watch your bill.\n\nWe came in for a couple drinks during happy hour. We ordered them as \"Vodka/Redbull and Whiskey/Coke\". They were served quickly and tasted fine. When the check came we found that our Waitress had decided to up-sell us without asking. When I brought it to her attention, she said, \"OH Sorry, hehe\"\n\nUPDATE: I called the manager, Kim, shortly after this review and was pleased with the results of our conversation. Since the Up-sale was really the only issue, giving them 4 stars.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3GU_u2p1OypHTGgUEcSxYg", "review_id": "HzanXiLnxOMq9VCqnWwIDA", "text": "Terrible service. Arrived on a Tuesday night. My friend arrived before me and she waited to be helped when she walked in as she wasn't sure if she should seat herself or wait to be seated. The guy who appeared to be a manager (shorts and a baseball cap) walked by and ignored her twice before finally asking if she needed help. (The rest of our visit he did a whole lot of nothing standing on the patio. Wait, I take that back. I saw him pour one beer.) I arrive about 10 minutes later and join my friend who is sitting outside. She has a beer she ordered, and I wait for a waitress to come and take my order. She shows up about five minutes later,  I order a beer, and we place a food order. I sit waiting for my beer, and nothing. I look over to see our waitress talking to her fellow workers at the front of the restaurant. There are about four of them with a couple of them sitting on the counter by the front door. Thank goodness they don't serve food on that counter!  I wait a few more minutes, cutting her some slack, when I finally get up and walk inside. I ask her from the door if I can get my beer. They all look at me like I am a freakin alien or something. My waitress finally comes forward and I ask again if I can get my beer. She has a confused look on her face until it dawns on her that I ordered a beer. She repeats what I ordered and says she'll go get it. A couple of minutes later a different girl brings my beer. The food arrives and is fine. You can't really screw up a chicken sandwich and fried pickles. We were there a little over an hour and she checked on us once. (they weren't busy) So much for a second beer for me. We asked for the check, and it took 10 minutes for her to come back and collect  it. On top of her being a bad waitress, she had the personality of a door. Didn't smile once, and looked like she hated her job. Seriously doubt that I'll be back.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WM4P3EZT7vmgZFOCLpQeEA", "review_id": "EmioPG32-RQPdHR0hILd6g", "text": "It's Hooters. Free UFC, wings, beer and young girls in 80's style outfits. Is what it is.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hbCGcvU3IdEzJyWA12-bLQ", "review_id": "s0R--fPHYrZm3F5Kmk2pdQ", "text": "It is Hooters, you'll get the same food and beer at every location. They have a great happy hour and not so great food. Good eye candy, and sports on. What more is there to say?", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "llu0xnAghOiQ1y22J-tK1g", "review_id": "S50Nv2Xfox7IelUmJsbI3w", "text": "This Hooters is near my house so it's always convienient to come here, but the service and the food is hit or miss. \nI frequent a lot and really enjoy their wings. The server was MIA all night, twice I had ordered wings one flavor-honey thai and i got the new flavor they have- chipotle honey both times. Was not satisfied at all. Server took my drink for refill and never came back after 20 minutes I asked for the check, she sure was quick to come get that. \nThe manager there is rude and unattentive, she accused my friend of \"making a coupon\" that was on their website and did not want to accept it because she said she didn't know where the coupon came from even though we pulled up the website and showed her the coupon. \n The one that I really enjoy is the one on Alma School, it is a bit of a drive but the food and service is always spot on!", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zZ3V6qPihaKEIZiME1ZeeA", "review_id": "HzNxErSCQ2FYfPCbyfHrSQ", "text": "Waited over 40 minutes for a half-pound of dry ground beef; nothing \"BBQ\" about the BBQ Western burger. If the rest of the menu is the same quality, no wonder they need girls in shorts and tank tops to get customers!", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fOfn3XczMmQ-WzLLZ_Mz0w", "review_id": "YKNoN32u3W19xa-1e2JoSg", "text": "If you're going here for food, you're at the wrong place.\nBeer and eye candy is the specialty and at this location it ain't half bad.\n:)", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mmcU4Y2gXvrb-TRSpd2lfw", "review_id": "beIrCUBNhylrbmkCTNTpiw", "text": "Hooters\nHere for the wings right? Riiiiight, well the place is what you would expect.  We had naked wings with 3 Mile sauce, all drums.  This is my go to order at Hooters, which is spicy, but in a good way.\n\nThe beers were cold, which isn't the real reason that we all go to Hooters?  Actually, this one is located right in front of the Sheraton Hotel in the Arizona Center, which was the closest place with sports games and beer. Although it has mostly Phoenix related teams on, couldn't find the Lakers game on.  \n\nService was Meh...", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y2ClTl6I-utHQ4Les8zGTQ", "review_id": "1F5853udo_1UR9xXMr0R-w", "text": "Brittany, you are a TERRIBLE waitress. You should find a job that doesn't involve customer service.\n\nMy friend and I were super excited today for Wing Wednesday ($9.99 all you can eat wings). We walk in and are greeted instinctively but the female bartender who also tells us to sit wherever. I choose a table next to the double doors that leads to the outside seating area. For 10 minutes we sat there without even so much as eye contact or a smile from any of the waitresses. I see that there are two moderate groups outside (6-8 people each), but don't give it a second thought. Still no acknowledgment from anybody. After 15 minutes, my buddy walks up two managers who were fiddling with a tv monitor and 3 other waitresses surrounding them. My buddy goes, \"Umm, can we get some service??\" The female manager immediately appoints someone to go to our table. \n\nThis blondie informs us that **Brittany** is our waitress, but she would take our first order. A few minutes after she takes our order, the lovely Brittany shows up. We had already watched this girl walk right past our table about 10 times back and forth prior to talking to the managers. She apologizes, like a child whose been forced to do so, for \"not seeing\" us. A) Simple acknowledgment would have sufficed. B) My buddy is a BIG tall guy with a mohawk wearing a bright red shirt. How the heck could she not have seen us? She then makes a pathetic attempt to explain that she got slammed, and says that she will now take our order. I tell her that our orders have already been taken. We get our first round of wings in a fair amount of time after the order was put in by Blondie. I asked for ranch and never got it. My buddy's cajun wings were too salty so he only ended up eating 6 wings. Brittany came back and only asked to refill my friend's drink. He told her Mr. Pibb, and she brought back coke. She took his plate away and didn't bother to ask if he wanted more wings since it was all you can eat. He's a big guy!!! Oh that's right. She didn't take our order so of course she didn't know. Shortly after I finished my own round of wings. Typically, the girls will see that you have finished your wings halfway and immediately ask you if you want the next round put it. No one asked us this. So I finished my wings and asked my friend if he wanted to go or keep hoping that the service will improve. BTW, those big tables were long gone by then. It was actually pretty empty by then. The whole time we just watched Brittany try to calculate her tabs and collect her tips. \n\nMy friend wanted out, and he said he'll refuse to pay if they asked us. We head straight to the door and NO ONE bothered trying to stop us. Instead we heard Brittany,\"Sorry guys.\" as we left. They knew what was going on. This is the very worst service that I have ever had. I would have still tipped had we stayed til the end, but it was so terrible. My wings weren't even that great. \n\nIf you come here, and you get a girl that is tan, has shoulder length curly hair, and is named Brittany, ask for another waitress.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KiByzOieG4KRlwEomYLKag", "review_id": "1dBtLIIrQfIc8dTGRJ6lAg", "text": "Me and some friends wanted to get some lunch and decided to head over at this location. This was my first time there. We walked in and nobody greeted us at the entrance and we decided to walk over to one of the open tables. We sat down and waited for about 20 minutes for a server to come by and finally stopped one of the servers. I noticed that there were one bartender and two servers. The server told us that someone will be with us shortly. We were ok with that but it was not busy at all. then after another 15 minutes or so, I decided to walk up to the bartender and asked if we can get some service and at least get us some drinks. Finally, one of the two servers stopped at our table and took our drink and food orders. After she took our orders, we had waited close to 20 minutes and we didn't even get our drinks yet. We were there for almost an hour to get lunch and didn't even get our drinks. I got up and told the bartender that the service is bad and that we are leaving. We got up and walked away. I left this location with a bad experience and hungry.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gcyEUr4DXcbjnGRAWFtfAQ", "review_id": "XrPh5vM87TGw1q_1Hi6XRQ", "text": "I usually don't review chain restaurants, but I had a good experience while here. They were the only bar downtown that was showing the UFC fight and there was no cover,  bonus! I arrived around 545 to watch the preliminary fights and snag a good seat for some friends that were arriving a bit later. I had a few beers and ate a good burger, food was good. The service the ENTIRE time was good, just super attentive and on point. the only slightly-annoying-but-not-a-huge deal issue was that I had  my table and was there for over an hour watching the fights. Once teh place started to fill up, the hostess informed me that I couldn't save any seats and that it was first come first serve. Not a huge deal as I don't mind sharing a table, but tell me that up front so it's not an awkward surprise when you just arrive at my table with some random people. In the end, no biggie. I was able to get a few extra chairs and all was well (and I totally understand having to make room for people that are already there vs people that aren't). All in all, great service and a good place to watch the UFC fights downtown. I'll DEFINITELY come back to watch the fights.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y2G0ruKcVddxYnx-B09HZA", "review_id": "5l749AblgiXEHBl7TEwydw", "text": "Just watched a guy in a SF Giants cap flip burgers with his glove. Gross.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "gsA7YHIlt6CxA2LYNoElNA", "review_id": "maEFBCDqXR5eiwHjnhgojw", "text": "stopped here for a late night snack. ordered the slider burgers. the waitress asked me how i'd like them cooked, and i replied \"medium rare.\" shortly, i was brought over 4 sliders that were the size of meatballs. they were all medium well to well done and they were served dry. yes, they brought me 4 pieces of overcooked meat on buns. nothing else. when i complained about it, the manager came over and informed me that was the only way to cook sliders, since they are so small, you can't make them medium rare. perhaps he thought i'd never ordered sliders before, or maybe he thought i've never cooked sliders before, but i've eaten dozens of them medium rare.  they were nice enough to take the sliders off my bill, but i still left hungry. the waitress was very nice about everything, though.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "30C81cUBpoFUucSag18MkA", "review_id": "tWKovMZnUudKFsLG5ijolw", "text": "I don't know what happen to Hooters? My roommate in college use to work for one in Houston so I have frequent Hooters a time or hundred in my life. The quality of the product has no integrity it is so nasty, the wings are never fried correctly they come out bloody and under sauced. I just want some wings once in a while with breading.  iIt is difficult to find.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "byajJGBkdNY58MrCB2-wgw", "review_id": "WbJEaKyWHmmuOPslAqguDQ", "text": "Here's the letter I wrote:\nI've done my fair time in restaurants and hospitality and the experience I had this evening truly made me reflect on all my past experiences; good and bad. I thought long and hard about all my guest interactions from serving, bartending, managing, and even from a guest perspective and could not find a time where I encountered such incompetence, not only from the bartender who could not \"dress\" a glass, but from the manager who tried to defend her lack of knowledge by saying, \"It's easier when you have a bottle.\" I don't fault someone for training; after all we all had to learn a skill sometime, but you should have the staff there to support someone who is training. If the bartender couldn't dress the glass, maybe the lazy manager should have showed her, instead of cutting out letters for the \"theme party\" tomorrow. Wait, it gets even better... So after the 20 minute attempt at dressing a mug; we gave up and ordered a bottle. Well it didn't come in a bottle, it came in a pint glass that was haphazardly dressed and thrown into a glass(you know, so the head was all salt...MMMM). My wife was nice enough to scrape it off and move on. My server who was pleasant and helpful the whole time asked if I wanted something else to drink, so I ordered a malibu, pineapple, and splash of cranberry. Now I know this drink isn't going to be hard up on the rum, but I expected a hint of coconut as I passed the drink to my wife and asked her if my taste buds were off. I then thought to myself, well it did come in a tall glass, but after the years of bartending I did for Chili's I never tasted a 1.25 oz pour that weak. I of course brought this up with the manager; Shiela, and the reply will live with me forever. \"Well you should have let your server know you wanted it in a short glass or a heavier pour.\" Really? I responded, \"That is the best answer you have for me? Your bartender can't do simple things and your response is that?\" This is when I clearly poked the angry bear inside of Shiela as she then became very defense. Citing I do not need to be condescending and speak rudely of the bartender. Have we moved past the point of simple guest satisfaction? I didn't call the bartender a complete F*** up, but wish I would have considering how upset the manager got. My point is that there was many places I could have chose to spend my money this evening with my wife and son, I ended up making a horrible decision, not based upon the food(probably the best plates to come out of the hooters kitchen in a long while), not because of the great service Jovonne gave, but because of the lack of support from the manager who should have been there to support the failing bartender and her horrible attitude.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4D4UzEOu-QG4-jkyfynhPQ", "review_id": "6O5nWKwJZJgQfHE-u2zkKw", "text": "My roomie and I hit up the hooters a lot and we haven't had anything too bad to write about. Usually we walk in and seat ourselves, the server comes and takes our drink orders. I usually order a big beer, I'm a small guy too but I do like a good drink. I think I catch the girls off guard when I order my beers and wings. \n\nOur last visit was excellent! Our server (don't remember her name) was awesome! She was working a whole section alone and yet she managed to take care of everyone in a timely manner. She was just ON it with everyone. We left her a good tip because she deserved it. She wasn't hounding or buzzing like a fly but she had a good eye as to when she should approach or when we needed something :)\n\nAll in all, this location is pretty good. I hope I didn't jinx myself with this review :)", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bq4o8L-bmu58H42WM3iCqw", "review_id": "5oZEyzG1cQgweq-YV8kI9Q", "text": "I pretty much knew that visiting this place was going to leave a lot to be desired.  The food here isnt/hasnt been/never will be good. You would think for a place that advertises wings that they would be better but nope, they suck. Knowing this, this time I ordered the buffalo chicken sammich and my friend ordered some cheese sticks. Now the sandwich only comes with beans or coleslaw, to add French fries is extra. So I scrapped the beans/slaw and got the fries. I'll address the cheese sticks first. My friend got the puniest, most pitiful looking cheese sticks I've ever seen. She said they weren't all that great (which is really sad cause its hard to mess us cheese sticks right?). My sandwich came with some curly fries that were horrible. They looked as if they hadn't been cooked long enough (they were white instead of that golden brown we all know and love), and some seasoning salt was sprinkled on top in an effort to distract me from how terrible they were. The sandwich though, was actually decent. There was a huge chicken breast patty dipped in buffalo sauce, sitting on top of a bun. So I enjoyed the sammich, but pretty much hated everything else. \n\ncustomer service was good, hence the two stars. If it wasn't for that, they wouldn't have gotten any. The beer was good and cold...like it was posed to be. The place was LOUD too...which actually worked in my favor and helped to distract my kid. Other than that, I don't really have many good things to say about this place. Umm...it was clean. Yup. That's it.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TgK1c5-IODkA3Y4KIHW8aw", "review_id": "EWgk7fhbUGFfmGXXzcMGMw", "text": "Wish I could select zero stars!\n\nWe were seated at the FURTHEST hightop away from rest of the  patrons. The waitress was friendly, but when a bug was found in a friend's drink, no apology given and no arguement from said waitress when all 5 of us got up and left (despite having a fresh bottle of beer delivered to the table). Ding! Ding! Ding! Probably means that this is not a singular occurrence... Do not go! :(  #gross", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qdInDPnEgdCJeScPRgwidw", "review_id": "6CvfvEKqmg0objmUVG-gMQ", "text": "Possibly the worse service ever. I love their wings but for this simple experience, I will never go to Hooters again. Went there for the zombie walk and ordered wings and food. \nMy party and I finished eating our food and the wings had not even come out. I had to ask for them twice and the last time I asked for them to go. I didn't even get to eat them at the restaurant. Worst of all no one apologized for the delay or for anything. Possibly the worse service ever. I will never ever go to a Hooters again. I can find better wings and service else where. So if you want to eat good wings and bad service then go for it. Should of been a zero star rating.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k150vLw-0dCAeFtkJfMgsw", "review_id": "OL4DAQxgZrKLflFzargWXg", "text": "I cum to this Hooters whenever I'm in Phoenix.  Close to hotels and Starbucks. Last time I went I had a sliver in my index finger from climbing a palm tree and falling. Our server didn't have tweezers but summoned her inner MacGyver and took it out for me using a staple. That itself is worth 3  stars. Food is what you  expect from this chain.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hnzx7Q7IWq5EDVe0yjKK8w", "review_id": "4MV7fazeDiLeIy0a7DwVNQ", "text": "\"Quick eats\"\n\nYep, that sums it up. You go to hooters and you kinda know what to expect. I find that hooters centered around campuses have less service then others.. and this locay is no exception. This place is also kinda interesting. They have tables but really low seats and some tables with high stools. The restaurant feels hodge podge in the back.. so opt for a table in the front.\n\nGo for the wings and to watch some games. Worry less about the service and you'll be fine.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1BsS1rfWnjMWtmIHTMR-Hg", "review_id": "BPhoedK_USyJHnCqWzj4zA", "text": "Never going to any Hooters again. 1) Flat Ass everywhere. Eat some of the wings and do some squats. 2) They increased the price of the endless wings for the new year yet the wings got smaller. The manager said that it is because they are being charged more. They might want to think about changing suppliers then. 3) To charge for every ranch dressing is asinine. We asked for one ranch each and she brought us a ranch every time we got our next plate of six tiny wings. Never did our server Ashlea tell us we were going to have to pay for each ranch that we did not even ask for. At least the beer was good and at a decent price. I think we will stick to Zipps!", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r128HL65FmmM6fm3_u0dJg", "review_id": "Zdt8M_8JCBbjKFkRgcNg1g", "text": "Went with husband and a friend.  \n\nWe ordered food.   I ordered the blackened mahi.   I had it elsewhere in multiple states from Hooters.   \n\nHusband ordered the big fish sandwich blackened and friend ordered wings.\n\nHis was not breaded\n\nThe food came out and the fish on appearance looked fried.   The lady stated that it was breaded and grilled.\n\nI have never heard of such and as stated I ate at quite a few locations.\n\nSoon the manager (I assume) came over and stated that she can show me where it states breaded.\n\nIt doesn't state it on the menu which is common if something is breaded.\n\nAlso she said that it was a new item at that location for about 6 months.\n\nI ended up sending it back, because it was not what I anticipated and didn't want breaded and battered food.\n\nAlso since then I have been to a couple other Hooters in Phoenix and Tempe and they did not bread or batter the \"blackened\" mahi.\n\nI will never go back here.    Didn't like the service or lack there of or the food.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W_7aQXf0uC4GKvte4tlewA", "review_id": "AxZVXJvrE-l2tcTdn-GexA", "text": "And then he reviewed Hooters...\n\nA friend of mine wanted to watch a basketball game and since we were downtown this was the best place we could think of.  I hadn't been to a hooters in years and I was apprehensive about this trip since I don't eat meat.  They're known for their wings and, something else, not sure what it is.  I'm sure it'll come to me later.  I was happy to see the menu had changed a lot since I had been to a Hooters.  Not only had it changed it actually had food I could eat.  \n\nI ordered the fish and chips and I'm very sad to admit it was good.  In fact I had been at a pretty good Irish Pub in north Phoenix the day before for fish and chips and this was actually better...\n\nI'm not sure I'll come back often as it's really not my scene but I was honestly surprised it was as good as it was.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w641BE9EAArVZJY8gGFMKQ", "review_id": "tgzdFcaRYUegbOsO2OQ63Q", "text": "Not a service friendly place. We came in with a group of five to sit at a table surrounded by waitresses who where standing around by the cashier talking, while another waitress sat with a couple of guys. We waited for about 20 minutes and still not one of the waitresses offered us water or any kind of service. I raised my hand hoping to get one of the girls attention and still nothing. We waited a couple more minutes before we decided to go to Tilted Kilt a few blocks away at City Scape. This is not the first bad experience I've had with Hooters but that just solidifies my decision on not visiting Hooters again.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s5n6j6qz4ihN4rOgl69xXg", "review_id": "KYe2tj3q9LNk-bqvb3StxQ", "text": "Horrible service! \nA few friends and I walked into hooters ready to enjoy some wings and beer after a long day of work. We sat down and waited for some service. After about 10 minutes still no attention to our table. Joking around we raised our hands and asked for some attention to a group of hooter girls just hanging out at the bar and still nothing. After another 15 minutes we decided to walk up and go eat at tilted kilt down the street at city scape where the service was the complete opposite. I will never give that hooters my money and it sucks because I love their wings.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k7aMzEW6sfDDtn76c6c8Iw", "review_id": "adDjZ2jmSyfzmPU3Om4VdQ", "text": "Wings were good of course, but the kitchen could use some work. Too long of a wait for food.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ir7rjomYyO2MuUadeAF9rw", "review_id": "mann7jm576wSEhVwNHl5fQ", "text": "Go in for happy hour fairly often. Love the half priced wings. The service at this location downright sucks, good thing they have tv's to keep you occupied.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UZysWMlFjuMWGTC2qYmIZw", "review_id": "fknCTy3Ufypd8fLTRgLd0A", "text": "i mean...it's hooters\n\nAwesome Happy Hour -  I went boneless this time and I think I made a mistake straying away from the naked Daytonas, but at $6 for 10 you can't go wrong \n\nThe service was quick, my soda was always full\n\nThe only disappointing factor was the fries. They were really stale - just not crispy or tasty.", "business_id": "qsWxbgQwuomXvMseg23DGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-4OUnNTAdvgV4tHdsARcvw", "review_id": "hTRQcvYN1cLd13qP51h4Gw", "text": "The food here is so mediocre as to be funny.  But the place itself holds a special place in my heart.  I spent many a high school half-day with my friends sitting in the trolley.  And I always loved the decor.  It was like walking into a mansion that is some old-timey wonderland.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2006-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e4TQFVfepzHf--hnBsjntg", "review_id": "3fBwqXTX_c_DYNApn-yCzA", "text": "Why would anyone pay money for food like this?", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2006-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5E193w76Qlhoi1gkyakW2A", "review_id": "kHSh55z1-SUWWpHFcXYw0A", "text": "I haven't tried to many items from here, but the chicken parm was good, I had some chicken dish for lunch one day that wasn't the best.  The bread was fresh from the oven so the butter melted as soon as you spread it, and the free post meal sherbert is the 4th star!", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "WRKCSRwzl6koSWHNFFc6kg", "review_id": "8sO_LlA8Qs5AwvCYXYUZgA", "text": "Overcooked pasta, check. Slopped on sauce. Check. Average garlic bread. Check. Crowds of families thinking it's fab. Whatever. \r\n\r\nLook people, al dente and toss the Alfredo on the noodle. It's not all bad, but if I want to go shabby chic and chow with the family it's okay. Not my deal, though. I like Italian served in sexy dark corners of the room with my honey.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2006-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "cDJwDgv3TUjrrnUGkwyt-A", "text": "It's hard to screw up spaghetti and meatballs, so they do ok here. But I always get the sensation that if it were a little easier to make an unsatisfactory pasta dish (I'm not too picky with the basics), they might do it here. \n\nI've eaten here many, many times and have never walked away disappointed or let down, but I think the trick is that this is one of the first Italian restaurants I ever went to. I can't even tell you how many birthday parties in the trolley I attended and came home with spumoni caked on the front of my Hypercolor t-shirt. \n\nNow, having been to a few more restaurants of all varieties, I can unquestionably say that food here is not bad nor good, but it's great if you're a six year old who doesn't know the difference. \n\nPost Script/N.B.* My girlfriend has informed me that if you call ahead for a kids' pasta meal, you can get a healthy portion of pasta, side salad, loaf of bread, and a carton of milk for $4. Be advised, they may look at you funny when you pick up your meal, unless you are indeed a child rather than a starving college student, in which case you shouldn't have a problem.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "lIfWZTiD0QOdrWKia1rmHA", "text": "I like this place.  Just can't help it.  \n\nLet me break it on down for you...\n\nNegatives:\n1. Food is not \"slap your mama\" good.\n2. With it's popularity, there can be quite a wait on some nights.\n3. I can't really think of a 3, but I wanted to have at least 3 things here...\n\nPositives:\n1. Food is good, and everyone can find something they will like.  Nothing to experimental, too trendy or too expensive.\n2. The decor.  They could serve McDonald's food and the decor would find a way to save them from one star hell.  The much-mentioned trolley car in the center is fun, but I love even more sitting in the library room (or so we call it).  Or at one of the big tables with the big velvet chairs.  \n3. Great for when you have a lot of people in your party, and/or when there are kids.  I'm kind of stumped when I see folks mention this as a bad thing.  \n4. Even when you are waiting, there are awesome chairs and sofas in multiple rooms where you can mingle.  \n5. Ms. Packman!  How it is no one has mentioned this?  We've had Ms. Packman competitions while waiting for a table several times. \n6. The place is really huge.  Why is this good?  Because if you go at a non-peak time, while not typically a date kind of restaurant, if you ask to get put in a quiet spot, it can feel like you have the whole place to yourself.  \n7. Location.  How much family friendly fare is down here?  Another reason the place is always packed.\n8. Spumoni or sherbet is included with your meal.  Heck yea.\n\nListen, this isn't the cool and chic place to be, but it's nice, kinda fun and pretty well liked by most people.  Very kid friendly.  And who knows, you just might like it too.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lC4X2crUuxT9Ac9BlOX4Uw", "review_id": "LaWtm_zdWZ57LH-2S03cag", "text": "What can I say, I really like this place! I know the food ain't great and sometimes the crowds are a put-off. But you can't beat the charm of the antiques and whimsical oddities. And it has lots of big open spaces for groups of out-of-town guests or get-together with old high school chums. Lots of fun.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CAlxnkAuqNetlUmWtCQ_eQ", "review_id": "Yt6v0PxKLOY2g2Fb9IdWFA", "text": "I really like this place, it sure beats Olive Garden. The menu is pretty simple and straightforward, basic pasta dishes and a few other options.\nYou get plenty of food, soup or salad, your entree and desert for a decent price. Of course, this isn't authentic Italian food or anything, just really good pasta.\nThe interior is rustic, lots of seating and room in this hardwood floored refurbished old house. The decorations are old family photos and playbills.\nBut be warned, don't expect to be in and out in an hour for lunch. Service is slow for whatever reason. I learned after a few times that an hour and a half was the norm for lunch.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "b4C9E7vTJrOdkJQA86xYSg", "review_id": "cZK5gylqusNKH3XyH4O5Ig", "text": "I agree with what other reviewers are saying when it comes to the quality of food.  While it does not blow me away it is not that bad or should I say consistently average.  I have not disliked anything I have had here.  The servers are always friendly and attentive and seem to handle really large groups very well.  The bar is pretty cool and they do make a really good margarita:).", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rjlb-7-JcmM6fR64ZpyTug", "review_id": "ko0nhM4b2-NyZk75ioh88w", "text": "I don't know why I like this place!  The food is average- not craveable. The service is consistently bad. I'm sorry, but I have encountered so many clueless employees at this place that are too pathetic to even complain about. \n\nThat aside, I like the way this place feels. It's fun to take my younger family members from out of town.  What kid wouldn't want to eat lunch in an old-time train car? Plus, ice cream is free with a dinner- can't beat that! Don't expect your waiter to be a wine expert- or even know what a mimosa is during Sunday brunch- but, it is a cute little place with lots of fun memorabilia.  Like I said, the food is not going to knock your socks off, but it's not that bad- just forgettable.  Stick to the basics that are hard to mess up, like lasagna, and enjoy that free ice cream (I suggest the spumoni).", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "6WrOT1dj6sigl_voiwQ7HA", "review_id": "QSNO9si6_qBtF745pJ-axQ", "text": "I actually really enjoy this place. It is a super cute resturaunt built from two old phoenix houses linked together.\n\nMost of the food is not spectacular but never bad. The mizithra cheese however is so good, the chicken marsala, amazing and flavorful, and the tuscan chicken sandwich (only available at lunch time) very craveable.\n\n\n\nMost of the salad dressing are made on site, and while I personally am a fan of the bleu cheese, most of my friends go for the creamy pesto.\n\nThe bread is delivered fresh daily and once upon a time long long ago when I served tables here for a short time a small loaf of bread was my nightly dinner and quite satisfying.\n\nBecause I worked here I can also tell you the kitchen staff back then was always terrific and the whole place very clean.\n\nThe price and atmosphere make this a simple and enjoyable place to grab dinner with friends...or sit with your date in the trolly.\n\nFor the small prices to get soup or salad, a drink, bread, dinner and a scoop or spumoni, what more can you ask for?\n\nAnother notable fact: the location is actually ranked as one of the top haunted places in AZ.  When I worked there the power went out one night and i swear to you we could hear footsteps up in the attic!", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HOleI3jz1MLNUJ6cc1x0Pw", "review_id": "IajFEcKFwvfCr3ZIKmojhg", "text": "I think Calamari F. pretty much summed it up. OSF serves absolutely inedible \"Italian\" food that is far worse than the usual Americanized Italian fare you get at chain Italian restaurants like Olive Garden. I would have rather had seafood alfredo from Red Lobster. The prices were also very high. The only good thing about our experience was the \"free\" spumoni ice cream that comes with every entree purchase. Avoid at all costs.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "s0wqfusxD56pLO4o6tfQig", "review_id": "qtLVs5rfT-2dJPe5OgEa4A", "text": "I was amazed how much the food sucked at this place.. I had the Sicilian w/ chips (looked like Lays chips).  I had a much better experience at the OSF in Seattle.  You would think the 2 would be the same, right?  I give this place 2 stars for having the old Paperboy video game present.. but the food... nah..  I'd rather go to a Olive Garden or Buca Di Peppo next time unless I'm in the Seattle area again.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ytr46wNbedr8-iqSZngl8g", "review_id": "CRaXlaM3wRg9n6bMRsuC0Q", "text": "One thing that I love about OSF is that they offer gluten-free pasta for those of us who have wheat/gluten issues. The one thing that I hate about OSF is that you never know if they will actually have the gluten-free pasta in stock. Usually the server will inform me upon ordering that they are out of my pasta, which is aggravating but at least we can determine if we want to stay or not before actually ordering. This time we placed our order, received our drinks, ate our dinner salads, and then (a full 30 minutes after we placed the order) the server informed me that they were out of gluten-free pasta. Apparently the kitchen manager was on vacation and no one placed the supply order. So not cool. We just paid for our drinks and left.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "T7J9ae0wTskrI_Bgwp-4cA", "review_id": "_NZqp42t6MtTP04LT-EZtA", "text": "Okay, I like the fact that your meal comes with a drink (milk, coffee or tea) and salad or soup and bread and dessert.  Or if you want to skip the drink and dessert at lunch it is $1.50 off your bill.\n\nI think the angel hair with mizithra cheese sauce is FABULOUS.  I also think the eggplant parmesean is sometimes FABULOUS and sometimes average.  It is hit or miss.  The macaroni and cheese is also very good.\n\nThe salad and bread, not so good.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "hDlSSyDreM9xY4yQWPm54w", "review_id": "_h-uws1mM_68bjOgYURIag", "text": "I remember when going to the Spaghetti Company was something to look forward to. Back then (about 30 years ago) it was one of the few restaurants in town, so the wait was considerable. That lobby is still there with the same stand-up video games and circa 20s sofas (reupholstered of course) and the restaurant still seems to be a place for an adventurous child to find hidden secrets and exotic places. Back then the wait to sit in the trolley (since removed and replaced with a replica) was over an hour. As a child the mystique of its cavernous faux Tiffany-style glass-enclosed \"rooms\" was a wondrous delight that could now only be matched in adult scale by the extravagance of the Winchester mansion of California.\n\nI've been back 4 or 5 times in recent months and am consistently surprised that for a restaurant that could seat a thousand, I must wait 10 to 15 minutes for a table. Tonight I was making my way back across the cavernous lobby to leave when I was called to be seated. I should have just left.\n\nOnce inside I discover why the wait is so long. Every table as far as the eye can see is covered with dirty dishes and glasses, but no one is sitting at any of them. How long they have been in such a state is anyone's guess, but tonight I was able to sit in the fake trolley and so was afforded the opportunity to see that only 2 of them were cleared throughout my entire meal. What a disgrace! You all should be ashamed of yourselves!\n\nOur server was extremely attentive and did his job with careful precision and punctuality. The only major error was when he kicked a piece of trash in the small walkway between trolley tables to a nearby corner. Oh my God; I just wanted to get up and go over and pick it up. Was that a crust of bread??!?!?! When he first arrived at our table, I asked if he needed some help clearing all these tables. What a disgrace! He told me that when he walked in, there were 130 people waiting in the lobby.\n\nThe food was exactly as expected -- somewhere below the quality of an Olive Garden. I think someone else here may have made the same comparison. Pasta overcooked to the point it can just barely hold its form anymore; meat sauce so gritty you wonder if this is what Manwich tastes like. Meatballs well formed and of overall good taste, but spiced with powdered everything, and old powder at that. Parmesan passed my test with little recognizable filler and of good body. Didn't taste like sawdust.\n\nBread obviously ordered by the hundred thousand, and obviously arrived frozen and partially cooked, Shamrock style, with the finish in a quick-heat just before serving. The cutting boards still have a second indentation for the garlic butter, but none was served. The butter that arrived was nothing like butter, but instead a whipped watery creamy colored stuff that should be the last straw that finally convinces you to throw down your napkin and sue \"I can't believe it's not butter\" for false advertising.\n\nThe salad was mostly dismal. The only redeeming ingredient in the entire meal was the olive oil used in the \"balsamic\" vinaigrette. I had to take several concentrated bites to try to convince myself that the red-wine vinegar they were trying to pass off as Balsamic was not actually cleaning-grade white vinegar, but the olive oil was really nice. Never mind  the basil or parsley or the whatever-name-you-can-come-up-with tasteless flakes in the dressing that had to be at least 20 years old. Ew.\n\nThere are times when I wish I could go back. I wish I hadn't dined under the artistry of chefs who celebrate the creation of cuisine. I used to be able to enjoy this crap, oblivious to the talent that's out there. Unfortunately Phoenix is slowly but surely returning to its roots. Where is our talent? Surely it is not at the Old Spaghetti Factory.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "waD2euOMPTnTzQ0thq3H6Q", "review_id": "-V-f__wKVyQI0VUlf9PSFw", "text": "Two and a half words... \"gluten-free pasta\".\n\nWhen I was a kid my family would dine out 1x's a week.  My parent's idea of trying new places meant sitting at a different table at the same restaurant.  Once a place got introduced into our dining lives, we went there every week until my dad got pissed off for some odd reason, and we would move on to a different establishment.  Needless to say we ate at Spaghetti Factory many, many, many times.  I have some fond memories from this place.\n\nFast forward to now, many years later, I learn they have gluten-free pasta.  1 3/4 hours after finding this out, I was sitting at a table ordering gluten-free pasta with meat sauce and sausage.  I was not disappointed.  They use a corn pasta that has a very good consistency and has a very good taste... my non-gf dining partner also ordered it and enjoyed it very much.  The meat sauce was fantastic in a super salty, not healthy kind of way and the sausage... oh the sausage, so good.  Now I realize this place is in no way healthy, authentic, or \"italian\", but it's a guilty pleasure that many will like.  I especially like the prices and the decor inside, just like it was when I was a kid.\n\nI enjoy this place, for the memories, and now for the gluten-free pasta.  This will be a monthly place for me before first-fridays.  I highly recommend you use their call ahead seating option by phoning in before you come, it will greatly reduce your wait times.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jqVeTSin5GeRm0ceSg-PBA", "review_id": "PjA45x-A8yrRBZRW50C8Tw", "text": "I've ate at OSF twice now and it was two times too many. Both times service has been horrible. I get that working the lunch shift may not be lucrative, but yesterday I was with a group of approximately 15 and our waiter was incredibly rude and disinterested in serving us. He was banking on the fact that he would get an automatic 18% from each of us, which is unfortunate because for good service I will tip more. Beyond the lousy service, the food is not good. I had the fettucini alfredo the first time I ate at OSF and it was drowning in alfredo sauce...yuck. The salad looks like something you get from a bag. Yesterday I ordered a caesar salad as my entree. First, it had tomatoes in it. I really don't like tomatoes in caesar salad. Second, our waiter brought it out with the other salads. So that meant that when my group got their entrees, I had nothing and basically had to watch them eat. Since when were entree salads brought out with starter salads??? Lastly the wine selection is pathetic. There are only two white wines by the glass and the Riesling I had yesterday was much too sweet. \n\nFor generic Italian food, go to the Olive Garden. At least their salad and breadsticks are decent.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "E5QyEU6FCQwnTys0S73zNw", "review_id": "z_wEmmcZuvCuLxMWpGXrjA", "text": "the OLD spaghetti factory is by far my guiltiest pleasure. lets face it the food isn't that great, and on more then 5 occasions i have been here and it seemed like the entire bussing staff was on a smoke break.\n\ngrowing up in the willo district as a child my mother took me to the Spaghetti factory alot. i remember sitting in the trolly and the entire 86-88 suns team was in the building \"helping\" out. signing autographs and what not. sure was fun as a kid.\n\nnow that i'm older i just have those memories to make me say this place isn't all bad. \n\nthe mizthra cheese and butter on some noodles is still delish. the meat sauce is decent to great. the pesto ranch dressing is pretty good..to bad the lettuce is either still soaking wet, or dry and disgusting. \n\nas a phoenix institution for decades i wish this place was better. maybe someday someone will come in and turn it around..but as a \"chain\" restuarant i don't see that happening. either way..for nostalgia i'll still eat here on a quirky whim. but i will not go out of my way to eat here.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bXJ9U9e_zn8K1xKwqTArzw", "review_id": "_dLJs8OZLoq3gXsgJ6v2dg", "text": "I have been a few times but and have always had the same experience, good service, and the food was edible. Our last visit I tired This drink called pirates punch, it has Captain Morgan and I believe pineapple juice. It was too scrumptious and can be dangerous after a few. **DRINKER BEWARE** \nThe environment is cool, very 50's furnishings, there is a sleigh in one of the front windows.........not sure what the meaning is behind that. Also you have to check out the Pasta Farming Paraphernalia \nParking can be a little hectic as well", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kRtMMqEfi-MrI3iL2d12xw", "review_id": "aza6lYQ7GyUJ3VLXs9qJug", "text": "I really enjoy The Old Spaghetti Factory... we usually go to the one in Fullerton, San Diego, Rancho Cucamonga and not to long ago while vacationing in Hawaii went to one in Honolulu. All of them have that authentic tastes and there spaghetti flat out rocks!!!\n\nWhen my sister and I were making the drive out to Texas, we were at midway point. Using the reliable Garmin typed in places to eat and Spaghetti factory pop... 'YES' \n\nThe place is very old looking but it was really cool because it was consistent with the name, so I liked it. Wood creeking floors, arcade room, ugly ass chicks - LOL - JK okay we're all beautiful people inside and out, etc...\n\nNow the food was a little bit of a let down, although it was good but seems like it was a The Old Spaghetti Factory  Probation Center... like the food was trying to redeem itself to its authentic tastes. Well, if it is keep up and continue striving.\n\nWould I go here again, I sure would, but with just a tad bit lower expectations food wise. Then again, every business is hurting recession wise so I'm sure there has to be some compromise with the food.\n\nNevertheless, sister and I left satisfactory!", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "_jjIaczpcVDpHlH6l334rQ", "review_id": "3iXkOVCCmGmV1L7FFAyb-g", "text": "This place used to be REALLY REALLY REALLY good.  I'm not sure exactly what happened, but the food went WAY downhill!  While the portion sizes went lower and the prices went up, the quality of the food seems to have dropped as well as the expertise of cooking it.  \n\nThe Chicken Parm that I got was pathetic to say the least.  It was a tiny little piece of chicken breast and was dry as a bone.  The side of spaghetti was even small.  It almost looked like a children's portion as they set the plate in front of me.  \n\nMy wife and Dad both got the Mizithra Cheese...portion sizes were VERY noticeable between the 2 (She got a LOT more).  Sometimes you you get the Mitzithra Cheese with WAY more than you need...sometimes you get a lot less.  \n\nService:\n\nWell, it wasn't the best.  It took 20 minutes for anyone to come to the table...I had to go to the hostess and tell her that it's been 20 minutes and no one has even stopped by our table at all.  Once she showed up, it wasn't completely horrible.\n\nThe Old Spaghetti Factory used to be one of those places where you can go and meet up with the family for lunch/dinner and have good food as well as walk out of there full.  Their food used to be excellent and not taste like it came out of a microwave...or pre-cooked in bags like the Olive Garden.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "TWjDnKexHSp0U3UQ3W01Kw", "review_id": "cIfe4BpQ2PA0ZAVzlfY3_g", "text": "This place has been here in this location forever. I remember coming here as a kid when it was called \"The Spaghetti Company\" and regarding it as a major treat. The restaurant is housed in what looks like somebody's house on the corner of Central and McDowell, (and I always thought it was.) The interior is cavernous and museum-like, with old Victorian-era photographs, bookshelves, hidden rooms, chandeliers, and antiques on the walls. There's even a trolley cable car in the middle of the place where you can sit in and eat. As a child, I thought this was the coolest place ever. My brother and I would even go off and \"explore\" the restaurant when we finished our meals.\n\nSo, this place definitely has nostalgia for me. I always thought it was a unique, special place and that the people that were in the photographs lived in there at one point and now probably haunted the restaurant from the hidden upstairs level (how do you get up there?! There must be a hidden staircase somewhere...)\n\nBut then my young, naive little mind discovered the existence of a little thing called a \"chain restaurant.\" \"Wait, so you mean there's ANOTHER Spaghetti Factory? In Fresno?! I thought this was the only one? I thought it was a Phoenix thing?\" I wasn't sure what to make of that fact. I felt a little bit betrayed, as a matter of fact. Maybe it wasn't as magical and old as I thought. Regardless, the building it has occupied for the past twenty (thirty?) years has real charm and history, and I'm glad it's home to the Spaghetti Factory, and not a Cricket phone paycenter. \n\nThe food isn't really anything special. Honestly, it's rather forgettable. But then again, I was always more focused on finding the secret book that would open the trapdoor than on my lasagna. I haven't ever had a terrible experience with service or the food, but it's certainly nothing to rave about. I came here the other weekend with some friends and we had a good time; had nothing to complain about. The portions are rather small, however. \n\nNow that it's directly across from the lightrail maybe I will stop by if I'm in the area. It will always have a sort of nostalgic status in my mind, but I have to say, I love the OSF of 1991the best.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gTCM7qlVrwdml-hFB6aJqQ", "review_id": "S5wLcJVwFNRXBiZWApLAbg", "text": "I used to have really fond memories of this place as a kid. I loved the decor and always thought that every restaurant should serve spumoni upon completion of a meal, but the romance has since ended now that I am an adult. \n\nIn the past year I have found myself here often as a central meeting place that could accommodate a large group. In both of those occasions we had the save server who lacked any ounce of charm in his body and felt way too comfortable with the fact that his gratuity was added into our bill due to size. He was brash and acted annoyed the entire time and despite our size we were pretty low maintenance. \n\nOther than service, the food is doing little to impress me. It has become one of those places where I am never truly satisfied with what I ordered. Because their menu is traditional fare I find myself comparing it to every other Italian place I have been and none of their dishes stand out as the best I have had or even close to it. The portions do not match the price in my opinion and neither does the quality. I just end up walking away from dinner feeling a bit cheated by the entire experience. I wish I could fall in love all over again with this landmark, but it is going to take a lot to win me over.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "eRhqwWWYneA3Wr_WYbmVGw", "review_id": "Dh7a5A8WRaHa59qHGDA6CQ", "text": "OK WHATEVER YOU GUYS!\n\nI ate here last night and it reminded me why I like it, unlike everybody else!\n\nFor like 9 bucks I got a bowl o' soup, bread, a huge serving of yum yum yum spaghetti with mizithra cheese and dessert. And because I got the creme soda, I got to keep my cup. In my cabinet is an entire set of the old ones. Now they have newer ones.\n\nThere is a slight wait to be seated (at least during Mon-Thursday early evening hours, when I usually go), but they have old arcade games to play while you do so. The food was served quickly. And the servers always seemed over worked, but I've never really had a problem (except with trainees).\n\nSo yeah, whatever y'alls!", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "FHJUj7EHB9nB2czVOzQX3Q", "review_id": "-P4qv0HyaC2IrRPqoEiYkQ", "text": "First of all, their gluten free pasta is really good! It's yellow and made from corn. It's nearly unheard of to see an Italian restaurant (non-chain, chain, authentic or not) have a gluten free option. +1, seriously.\n\nI've always liked the Spaghetti Factory. It's not the best but it is dirt cheap and they have so many cool decorations. I'm a sucker for old antique-y looking stuff. \n\nThe service can be slow and it's always busy, but hell...ALL Spaghetti Factories are this busy if not more. It's not an anomaly people. I'm just happy they have a call-ahead system so you don't have to wait for hours when you arrive.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hHimxg0RrR4--yOwj0mOGg", "review_id": "lyrCMF7ErWrf6L7trqmNSA", "text": "Great food, atmosphere, & friendly staff.  While it's not the best Italian out there, for the price around $10 average, it's one of the best.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z1lPtIHU7bRoIvuVa01H5w", "review_id": "WHh_ca6Id7S1tkS6y4dWgQ", "text": "Perhaps not the worst eatery in the galaxy but this place reminds me of Death. Cornerstones appear to be below average, oversalted Italian and slow, sometimes indifferent service.  Old folks abound, perhaps reassured by the gimmicky old tyme nostalgia, with the trolley, fake tiffany lamps, etc. Instead, it transports me to the 1970s, to sprawling east coast chains off the turnpike I'd get dragged to as a kid - with waits, bland food, very young staff going thru the motions, and crap on the walls to distract from the underlying mediocrity. \n\nIt's not horrible, and will appeal to that handful of Americans actually older than me, but I've little interest recapturing the sleepy era this factory is shooting for.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZsqSDOeYGb-DinY6x3-YgQ", "review_id": "j0i1dfHn6kms06sdKY5v2w", "text": "Been dining at the OSF for over 25 yrs. I went with my folks back in Sacramento and have been a fan ever since. From California to Washington where we frequented the Seattle and Tacoma locations for years and on to Phoenix, I have always been satisfied. Where else can you go for decent Italian at their prices. The food is consistently fine, although I am embarrassed to admit that I have never ordered anything other than the \" Meat Lovers Special\" after all these years. Just spaghetti with marinara and a couple of meatballs and Italian sausage. try it, it's great. The wife always orders the spinach tortellini with Alfredo and the kids order off the kids menu. The atmosphere, although varying from location to location is enjoyable. The kids love sitting in the trolley, give it a shot. maybe I am not saying much, but it beats the Olive Garden any day of the week. The service can be spotty, but keep the bread coming and I am happy. Went recently for my 9 year olds B Day dinner ( His Request ) and we all had a great time. The service was excellent and the meal ended with a complimentary piece of cake for my boy and enthusiastic singing from the staff. What more could you ask for. Great job OSF !", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "GubdNFoDAsiwE6bWIr97cQ", "review_id": "uJ-XiE4OvSePTjy-BQMwsg", "text": "I go here at least once every two years whether I want too or not. It usually is not, but I go. \n\nToday was one of those days.\n\nWe arrived probably around 1:20 p.m. and the lunch rush was over; if it had one.\n\nThe young lady took the name and said it will be about ten minutes, ok no big deal. This gave me time to look around again for the first time. The building and the d\u00e9cor is tired and uninviting. It could be really nice if it tried.\n\nOk so this is not fine dining I know that, I accept this.\n\nOur server was Cory; he did a fine job with a very pleasant attitude. \n\nI ordered what was recommended to me by two folks; the Mizithra Cheese and Brown Butter. It is said to be a toothsome treat for cheese lovers. What in Gods name does that mean I have no idea? Nor do I know why a cheese lover would love this dish. I also ordered a salad and cup of soup. Clam chowder was the soup and salty was its name. I beg, please do not give me a wet salad, dry the veggies first and then serve them. As for the toothsome treat it self, well no. Bruce looked over and said; man that looks dry is it missing something? I would not know since I have never had it before, but I do know if this is a favourite dish of anyone they have very low standards in food.\n\nI like good food; I want good food even in a middle of the road place like this. Find inspiration and pass it along to your patrons. I mean if I am going to remain fat I want it to mean something.....", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "3xzwiKan-dse-g1BFIe9Tw", "text": "I love the Old Spaghetti Factory.   I have a few vague memories of eating at one as a kid, a college student, and now a full fledged adult.  \n\nI came here last night with my date, and we took the light rail.  Walked in, and it was quiet, but it was also a Sunday night.  We only had to wait 5 minutes.  The hostess and what appeared to be a manager were taking names.  The manager was so funny and personanable...when the girl said \"what is your name?\"  I spelled A-M-Y instead of just saying my dam name....when he called my name he spelled Amy instead! ! LOL. Date and I laughed!\n\nWe ordered our food with our server, who was nice and knowledegable enough. But, we had to ask for our Bread!  For dinner I ended up with the spaghetti with meat sauce, dinner salad with Balsamic vinigrette dressing and it was tasty!  Date got a cheese pasta dish, and he said it was to cheesy.  O well.\n\nAnyways, place and service was fine, will be back, and I still love it here!", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "b9XdpPlzZCVimhNb0z8CNA", "review_id": "aaDcmtSjRqQ9ficCrIkTPQ", "text": "\"The Old Spaghetti Factory\" was probably one of the first restaurants my wife and I ate at when we started dating.  Money was tight back then and TOSF soon became one of our favorite eats.  I hate to compare this place to a fast food restaurant, but this place is like the \"McDonald's\" of Italian food.  Now let me explain that.  When you go to McDonald's, it doesn't matter where in the country, or in the world, you are, when you order a cheeseburger, you know what you are going to get.  It's consistent and it's inexpensive.  The same can be said for TOSF.   It's decent quality Italian food, at very fair prices.  \n\nI've sampled many things on the menu over the years, but lately I always get the same thing when we go out for dinner; Spaghetti and Meatballs.  I know most people wouldn't think to order something that you can make at home out, but I like a good meat sauce and my wife would rather have marinara.  So, for me, it's a treat.  She adores the spaghetti with mizithra cheese and brown butter, although, last night she ordered the meatloaf and said she found a new favorite dish.  I'll have to try it next time.  I'm usually the one that goes for the \"soul food\".  Dinner is usually served with a salad, and their creamy pesto dressing (similar to a ranch) is really amazing.  Remember to save a little room for desert, because you always get your choice of a scoop of ice cream, spumoni, or sherbet afterwards.\n\nTOSF is definitely kid friendly.  It is a true family restaurant.  The trolley car in the middle of the restaurant is always a draw with the little ones.  There can be a wait sometimes.  Call ahead and put your name on the list, since they don't take reservations.  The 1980's era arcade games are great to pass the time and bring back many memories of wasted quarters of my youth.  TOSF is one of those places that will always leave you full of good food and great memories...even if it is a chain.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ODhV53XhesCBLJVfGsJGNA", "review_id": "0CIsSTsg59w8zmUuysjmtw", "text": "The Old Spaghetti Factory is a place of many memories for me.  When I turned 18, my friends and I went to OSF by whim.  We had be doing research at the Burton Bar Library and it was just right there.\n\nWhen we first walked it, we were mesmerized by the comfy looking couches, the retro games, the sleigh in the corner...  and when we sat down to eat in those big velvet chairs, we were hooked.  It was love at first sight.  We even got to take home our glasses since we had the Italian sodas!\n\nWith prom being one or two weeks later, we all went with our dates and a bigger group back to the OSF.  Everybody loved the food.  We were all dolled about and had a great time there!\n\nNow when I look in my cupboards, six years later, I see a dozen OSF glasses.  If you can't tell, I'm a big fan of the place.  :3", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0KXxuKxlspsO6CrDLgQJ-w", "review_id": "cC_HwWx2Q_ZuEtwrA-n8RA", "text": "I think I'm going to be biased when writing this, because the nostalgia and the atmosphere are what really keep me coming back again and again, despite the average food.\n\nI try to go here at least once a month on First Friday, since I park at Burton Barr. I remember going here with my dad when I was in 5th grade, and always wanting to sit in the train inside the restaurant, hah. But like i said above, the atmosphere is what they really exceed with, and atmosphere is one of the most important aspects of a restaurant, in my opinion. It's sporadically placed knick-knacks and odd furniture selection are all part of it's charm. \n\nThe food here is alright, and decently priced. Waiters are always friendly and you never have to wait more than 15 minutes for a table, even with large parties, because the place is so enormous. \n\nThe Old Spaghetti Factory is nothing novel or award-winning, but it's homey feeling is what attracts me more than anything else.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kG8jkVFgOAOq6Ht6RvAjEQ", "review_id": "z8y9xN0UihFXHk6aRO9WTQ", "text": "It's old. It's on Central Ave. Ok...I know you need more than that. \nThe waiting area is homey and large. We went today for lunch as a party of 5 and waited about 15 minutes for our table. It's nice to see old favorites busy and bustling in this economy.\n\nAside from some missteps in service, the service was ok. Friendly, but just ok. One dining companion ordered a hearty size portion and got the same size as the rest of us. Same companion also ordered a side of sausage that didn't arrive with the rest of the food either. Server brought him a side of pasta....but he had ordered whole wheat pasta and she brought him regular pasta. Sausage came out a few minutes later. \n\nMy spaghetti was salty. The meatballs were salty. The sauce was very very salty. The salad was over-dressed, but the creamy pesto dressing was actually pretty tasty. \n\nOverall, it was eh at best. It's my dining companion's favorite place so we'll likely go back, but not because I really want to. Maybe I can convince him to go to Postino's instead.....I hope. :)", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ry48Bta6spNowOkiMNC_xg", "review_id": "XbzBomi9zdhEmjOBfsFzJQ", "text": "01/12/2010\n\nLotsa Pasta \n\nService .7 of 1 star\nFood 1.2 of 2 stars\nAmbiance 1 of 1 star\nCleanliness .8 of 1 star\n\nThis Spaghetti Factory is a few steps from the light rail Culture District stop, stoplight and crosswalk.  That's a rare combination on the Phoenix light rail.  It means that visitors and students in the Central Avenue business district, or anywhere on the route from Tempe to Christown can get a comfy ride here for some antique ambiance and a three course meal leaving one stuffed.  You can eat vegetarian here if you choose well.\n\nThe price is decent, the quality decent and dependable, the service the same.  It earned 3.7 on my personal scale but I'm more A-OK than Yay! I'm a fan.  Three at our table of eight wanted more sauce on their pasta.  What they have I can hardly find anywhere else is spumoni ice cream  And spumoni ice cream brings back great memories of me and my dad and one of life's tasting teching moments. \n\nWe'll be back when somebody says, \"We're meeting at Spaghetti Factory.\"", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fAiVqZv7P_oc5CzGMX_G9w", "review_id": "vCUJZJNasxjhbFzSjAvlWQ", "text": "I am not sure what the fuss is about this place. I will give it points for a unique interior; I mean it is not very often that you can eat a plate of spaghetti while sitting in a giant velvet throne, but the food is very ho hum. I grabbed dinner there with some friends before heading to a concert in Glendale, the concert was after work, and it was a good middle meeting place. \n\nFor being an Italian restaurant, I thought the menu was really limited....nothing really unique, mostly just pasta and sauce combinations. The salad that you get with your meal is just the cheapo iceberg, which is not even worth eating. \n\nAlso, they advertise that they can make any of their pastas gluten-free, which excited my sister, but when she tried to order, she was informed that the only gluten-free sauce they have is the tomato, so she went with just a salad, once again, chock full of that icky iceberg lettuce. \n\nThere is way better Italian food out there people!", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1FsgDucpH86m-jWnKnSUxw", "review_id": "qO9HDdrcfsjvw0cjZyQ1gg", "text": "Being new to Arizona, we decided to try 2 new restaurants for our anniversary. This was our lunch and it was fantastic. We had an incredible meal. The restaurant is very interesting with an old train dining car in the seating area. \n\nWe had an appetizer of garlic cheese bread which was some of the best that we have ever eaten. Our entrees consisted of their lasagna and the Italian meatloaf with a side of pasta with the mizritha cheese and browned butter. Very rich and heavy but oh, so good. We didn't have the included dessert because we were too full. \n\nThe service was excellent and very personable. Everything was as ordered and was prompt.\n\nWhen we have friends and family come out from the mid-west, we will certainly be taking them here to eat.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "muU7S-YE8D3FM5KgxOtFCw", "review_id": "FML7-ZAEwETD4GJ82umk2w", "text": "It was okay, and just simply that. \nThe interior was unique, but the pac-man game was broken. : ( \nThe desk person was helpful. They let you change out the combo meals without a fuss, which I liked. \nHowever, the manacotti had very little sauce and the pasta shell was dry. \nThe spinach ravioli was decent, however the alfredo sauce leaves something to be desired. The dish was okay. It was good enough for 11 dollars but nothing special or spectacular. I probably won't head back on my own.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3JNamCLvTdonVdwLXzcj_g", "review_id": "Ezs4E4BnBMY1su-6heyGkw", "text": "I have been to plenty of spaghetti factory restaurants in Cali, but none were as good as this place. The service was excellent, and the food was delicious. The prices are superb as well.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 12, "useful": 13, "cool": 13}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "jCUajS25ZpeUgBnF8NOxwg", "text": "I had the pleasure of spending my Friendaversary with the lovely Georgie S. this past Sunday at the Opera. Because we saw \"La Boheme\" I felt it only right to get Italian food, so we headed over to The Old Spaghetti Factory in hopes of satisfying our pasta craving.\n\nIt was quite charming when our waiter came over with the bottle of wine that we ordered. It was the second most pricey bottle they sold (coming in at $34) and he told us in the four years he worked there he had never sold a bottle that expensive. Well, that's because you don't have high class broads like us patronizing this establishment, or so it would seem!\n\nThey have a good sized menu with a lot of delicious looking dishes. I was especially excited that they have gluten-free pasta! I was hoping I would be able to eat more than a salad. On that note, I must point out that your meal comes with salad, bread, your entree, and iced tea, AND spumoni for dessert! If you choose not to get the tea and dessert, you get to knock $1.50 off the cost of your meal. \n\nThat means that my large, tasty plate of pasta and the salad cost me $6.50.That's right folks, dinner for $6.50!\n\nThe place itself is pretty charming. They have a trolley car in the middle you can sit in. The one drawback is that this place is very \"family\" oriented; something Miss G and I are not normally very \"fond\" of. But we dealt. \n\nVery solid 4 stars....", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "zCC6huLkNBEr3JUgQyxJbg", "review_id": "gmcBG3GlSSQ7VPaZMZFFSw", "text": "For Review 200 I wanted to take something from my bookmark list. I was downtown for the Herberger Theater and passed by the Old Spaghetti Factory. I used to visit the OSF in Atlanta and when I lived in Ohio. I remember always enjoying the experience...\n\nNostalgia is better than reality.\n\nMy friend ordered the fettuccini alfredo and I went with the garlic mizithra...which is a twist on the standard mizithra cheese & spaghetti plate I typically order. This added garlic, mushrooms and bacon. The food was good, but fairly average. The portions were smaller than I remembered. \n\nThe sourdough bread was good - still warm. The restaurant opened in 1972 and I think they have been making salads the same way since Day 1. It was an iceberg lettuce classic and although I ordered blue cheese, it arrived with vinaigrette. Rather than send it back I kept the salad. \n\nPerhaps I arrived close to a shift change, but there appeared to be 2 managers on duty, both stopping by the table multiple times to ask \"is everything fantastic?\" - the waiter stopped by several times as well and said \"Is everything excellent?\" I like to be checked on occasionally, but too much is annoying.  \n\nAnother annoying aspect was the food had been on the table about 10 minutes and still was 3/4 full, the waiter came back and asked if we needed boxes or were we still working on it? Um...yes, still working.  Maybe it was because it was 5:30 and the lobby was crowded with others waiting, but I hadn't been there that long - and three minutes later when he popped back over and asked again if we were finished, well you just earned yourself a small tip and a long guest because my show didn't start for another 90 minutes and I didn't have anything to do. Deal with it. \n\nFinally I allowed him to take the plates away and we were brought complementary spumoni - I have to say that was the best part of the entire meal. Afterwards I swung by the restroom and that was a charming experience.  Big open urinals - at least it wasn't like the old pee troughs some places used to have - but there it was - a full restroom of guys looking like a locker room. I didn't know my spaghetti came with sausage. Yuck.\n\nOverall - $31 for a hopefully soon forgettable dining experience.  The service from the waiter and the manager(s) was annoying and the meal average at best.  Some memories are best kept as that. I don't think I need to revisit this restaurant any time soon.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3Zi1udoY2iT9s8Q3X6tgZQ", "review_id": "R60TSMIGiC4C0lCaYIgsRw", "text": "Spaghetti is one of my faves so I was super excited to try this place out...looks like I'll have  to save some of that excitement for another place. The interior looked pretty awesome and the people were nice enough.\n\nI ordered the garlic mizithra and it was...okay. I never had it before so I asked our waitress about it - she said if I was a cheese lover, then I'd love this spaghetti. Speaking as a true cheese lover, I did not love this - it was like they either put too much butter or not enough cheese. \n\nThe best part of my dining experience was my drink - ordered a strawberry vanilla italian soda and it was yum. Wish I had more to say but that's pretty much it...", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IVb9YMopuGyt5jJ7rjwoqg", "review_id": "-magAd0eZPZR0Rp-ymLl-w", "text": "This place came higly recommended, and it lived up to the hype in a few areas.  I guess you go here for the atmosphere and not as much for great Italian food.  The prices make up for the lack of great taste.  If you don't pad the bill with a big bar tab, it is really affordable family dining.  Dinner special includes salad, bread, entree and drink.  The entire family made it out the door for under $50, including tip.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "dVJ_y1NGSA_g6rc-NDDWHQ", "review_id": "5ZBJ3ppyFz0yZPB9fh2WSA", "text": "Probably the worst Italian food I've ever had!! And those who know me, know I have been to PLENTY of Italian restaurants. So to say this place had the worst food, trust me it was that bad. My friend commented on the lasagna that it didn't even taste as good as Stouffers frozen. The Chicken Marsala I ordered was so tough, I couldn't even cut it! I definitely could have done 100 times better. The atmosphere is great, but the service doesn't support such a cool looking restaurant. I'm not sure how long it took to get a glass of wine and beer from the waiter but it semed like forever! There is no parking in the front so you have to drive around to the back which is a tad unsavory honestly. How do you mess up Italian food THAT bad?? Really! Go somewhere else. Do not take anyone but your kids here and order something like spaghetti and meatballs!! Then cross your fingers!", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 7, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "88pcmUu2Lsv_6vOKH81lHw", "text": "I had business downtown this morning, so I stopped in here for lunch, right around the corner.  I used to go to OSF in Newport Beach, CA way back in the '70s, & I was somewhat amazed that they are still around & that there's one in Phoenix!\n\nStepping inside, this is the most junked-up restaurant I've ever been to!!!  Ok, except maybe Bahooka Ribs & Grog!*  It's a big place, with soft lighting inside, & rooms all over the place stuffed with tons of furniture, barrels, & so on, cluttering up every one of them!  It's all on purpose, of course, & my booth in the midst of all this craziness was actually completely ok.  (The floor elevation is up & down all over the place, too!) \n\nOk, so for my first time (in about 35 years!) I just ordered the \"Pasta Classics - Rich Meat Sauce\", which is their way of saying, \"Spaghetti.\"\n\nSome good things:\n\n*  I started with a cup of coffee, & it was excellent!\n\n*  Pretty soon came a mixed lettuce salad, which was simple, but the Ranch Dressing was really tasty!\n\n*  The next thing to hit the table was a little loaf about three by eight inches of hot Sourdough bread, with a cup of whipped garlic butter, all on a breadboard with a suitable knife for cutting it.  It was great!!\n\nA couple of less wonderful things:\n\n*  Some girl (from the kitchen?) brought my spaghetti before I was finished with my salad.\n\n*  I thought the spaghetti sauce was ok, but not great.\n\nBottom line:  They give you plenty to eat here.  My meal included the beverage, salad (or soup), the hot bread, entree, & dessert.  It was nice & filling, & a good value at $9.99 for everything.    :-)\n\n*  Rosemead, CA (& formerly also West Covina).", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "caLj8JifatzuBB6zbtNjyw", "review_id": "IEAmQfVGPxI2FrnjZjkyHQ", "text": "I have been going to this restaurant for about 18 years just so i can get my pesto ranch fix. A few things that will never change..this is a burn and turn establishment.  You will be eating your salad when the main meal comes out. We are not paying for a four course meal.  The atmosphere is kitchy and its fun!   The location in Seattle is my favorite but now living in Phoenix, I make the trip to get downtown. I finally convinced my boyfriend to take the trip last sunday and he was very impressed with quality and price. So much that when we woke up this morning he said he wanted to go there again for lunch today. We usually make our way straight to the lounge so we do not have to wait to get seated and so we can watch sports on tv while enjoying our meal.   We had the same server last week who is very quiet but prompt.  Do not expect the best service, as a past server, smaller checks (food is cheap) means smaller tips and servers are not as frantic to help you out.  \n\nAs far as the menu, get the cheesy garlic bead, get the ranch!!!!!!!!!!!!  It is mixed with pesto.  I will sometimes ask for a to-go container just so I can have some at home. JESUS DEAR LORD it is amazing.  All of the pasta dishes taste about the same but make sure that you get brown butter Mazitha pasta.  After having this years ago, i make this at home but it is still never as good.  \n\nI will always come back to this place.  I love it.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nyKHEYxKWu8VM0ol-ZiTBg", "review_id": "KOEtdJzMX19qX0F-ZD-PXg", "text": "This should have been a better experience... \n\nI'll begin with the food.  We arrived on a Sunday afternoon after a visit to the Phoenix Art Museum.  We ordered a BLT salad off the lunch menu and a manicotti dish.  We also included a cup of the minestrone soup for a buck.  The salad was good and was accompanied by fresh, hot bread.  The minestrone soup was outstanding.  The salad and soup were brought out early, as we requested, and we had ample time to complete the salad before our entree arrived.  The manicotti was fine and a good enough portion size that we had to box some.   So far, a good dining experience.\n\nThen the bill arrives.  The salad was 8.50 and then entree was full price.  We questioned the bill, as the \"lunch menu\" said the salad would be 5.99 and the entree 1.50 off.  The server actually apologizes and says he'll have the manager correct the mistake.  Then he comes back and tells us \"Sorry, manager says lunch prices only apply Mon-Fri\".  Nowhere on the menu does it say lunch only applies Monday through Friday, and we were never told.  I didn't press the issue, paid the bill and off we go.  \n\nWhat could have been an overall pleasant experience ruined by what is essentially a sham.  Giving patrons a menu with lunch specials and prices and then waiting to mention \"that doesn't apply\" until the bill arrives disgraceful.  Deceptive business practices will trump decent food every time, hence the two-stars.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W5fdWpuyWBhfOsd0C_qq6g", "review_id": "tx6lIMSn7iz-BHuyeTnJDg", "text": "We used to eat here often many years ago.  It was good then and they were always busy.  So, we were in the are last night and thought we'd give them a go again.  They were not busy at all for a Saturday night.  The staff were friendly enough, but a little too casual.  In my opinion this is no longer a fine dining destination but a pit stop for pasta.  The restaurant has lost its class. \nThe food was a huge let down.  It was very bland and way over priced for the portions served.  \n\nWe wont be going back", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xpa2v47lHuyhdWPfD2PVXw", "review_id": "0Rw8nQEeAIfe4JlYnBlddQ", "text": "This is probably my favorite place to eat.  The location has weathered the change in downtown and addition of the light rail construction.  The building is great, old, weathered but still alive and kicking.  I miss the old buildings that get replaced with new construction, so I can appreciate the setting.  Sometimes the air conditioning may blow your hat or napkin away while eating, but seating position and a positive attitude is key!  The staff is always polite, but rotating as usual.  I don't visit for the excellent service, I appreciate what this restaurant offers in standard italian food and character.  Side note, my wife and I ate here hours after our wedding...:)  Oh, the creamy pesto salad dressing is great.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 1, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "f3LA83yEEBMj9q92H28O7w", "review_id": "pj-l4LDcl82PjprlzRznFg", "text": "Old Spaghetti Factory: the place where fat suburbanites bring their fat children to eat fatty, salty and bland pasta.  The parking lot is a Camry convention and the client\u00e8le is as white as the bread that they serve with your meals.\n\nOn the plus side, kids love the trolley and they get to ring the bell when they finish eating.  Always good motivation.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_EfzVg1nt_dWCYgpcgn9BQ", "review_id": "dW1bk_GGAPi185KgrOjA9w", "text": "Really Really strange discombobulated style. Part bordello, part  barbershop, crate tiled ceilings and 80's arcade.\n\nVery spacious.  Very eye catching in not a very good way.  \n\nOrdered the Marsala and Lasagna factory plate.  Two main dishes on a huge plate. No sides. Just a huge bread.  It was actually enough for me and my bf  to split between the two of us\n\nAll in all it was pretty charming.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5Td84D4oDkkgxsMeqcrTRw", "review_id": "4Eemy-19ZTHU1pjToKXmzQ", "text": "I can't say I will be going here very often but it is another option for me when i want a nice dinner that is gluten free.  \n\nI was impressed that we mentioned gluten free and the waiter gave me some options, he even remembered no croutons on my salad and the item I ordered had a gluten item on it so they substituted something else in it's place.  \n\nThe food was good and I have to say the pasta was really good because I've made my own and well this was a LOT better.  It was the perfect consistency I just wasn't impressed with one of the toppings because it made the dish very dry.  I ordered the Pot Pourri forgetting that the clam sauce would have gluten in it and substituted with the browned butter and Mizithra cheese which was really dry to me.  The Marinara sauce was good and added some flavor to the dish which I thought it was missing with the other item.  \n\nThis is a great family restaurant and the staff is really nice and friendly.  For the price of the food and the service you really can't beat it.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "pv82zTlB5Txsu2Pusu__FA", "review_id": "GR4vwJLxf5zKsCtqudAGlA", "text": "stopped in for brunch on saturday with my mum auntie and grandma\nno complaints really, its a decent place. the lasagna and chicken marsala werent bad. my favorite was probably the minnestrone however, i wish i'd just gotten a huge ass bowl of that. I think my favorite aspect of this place is the retro furniture, really big chairs covered in...felt? i guess? whatever, they're colorful and funky, theres an old trolley car inside the building. overall this is a good family style restaurant, and apparently its been there for ages. i'd go back, but probably only with the famz, and probably only to try their pasta w/ mizithra cheese and browned butter. definitely A-Ok.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zxxgw3vZyzISNGqTuvxJjw", "review_id": "w8E7EXtjpDmEN10naSxS_g", "text": "I was suprisingly displeased this time around. It was my 2nd time there and it wasn't anything like I remembered. The salad was DRENCHED in dressing (which I hate) so if you don't like that, get your dressing on the side. All I ordered was the soup and salad lunch special. They brought me my first salad which consisted of, literally, maybe 11 pieces of iceberg lettuce, 3 slivers of carrots, 4 slivers of cabbage, and about 8oz of dressing!! absolutely disappointing. I ordered my second salad with the dressing on the side and, of course, they brought me a REAL-SIZE salad the 2nd time. They should have done that the first time. The service was slow as hell and they brought us 2 loaves of bread (bc we had a party of 7) with only 1 knife. It was retarded all around. Just about everyone else was dissatisfied with their meals. It was lunch hour, I'll give them that....but they weren't even busy!!! Never going there again :(", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qzND3A_Nv89M4sQn8B4TXg", "review_id": "rj49Jm2RgqDQTgrHwJ0Euw", "text": "The Old Spaghetti Factory is one of my fave place to eat and celebrate special occasions. I like the eclectic decorations and wood furniture ambiance of the restaurant. The meal portions are large and you can practically share it and still enough to get full. I often order the spaghetti with meat balls or with white clam sauce. There is always room for spumoni!", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "thdVzCfKx-DV0zYWqId3pw", "review_id": "87dFLz3no7v3jKgtX5pbBA", "text": "I've actually never set foot inside this restaurant, so I can't comment on the place itself. But every now and then we've picked up orders from Old Spaghetti Factory at work, so I can comment on the food. \n\nThe entrees are as basic as it gets. This is definitely \"family food.\" Most adults won't complain about it, and kids will enjoy the simplicity. I recently had the Old Spaghetti Factory's Chicken Parm. I won't call it bland, but it's nothing that the average home chef couldn't cook up for their family. \n\nI will give the place credit for the portions. It's not expensive and you get a lot of food. While the chicken itself was not huge, it comes with Spaghetti, an entire loaf of bread and butter, and a side salad. The salad was way too plain for my taste, but at least I had a little bit of vegetables to go with my meal. It's also quick. Take out orders are almost always said to be ready within 10 to 15 minutes.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mh5q9tjeLKSYrrg3_7836g", "review_id": "kwlPvH1EI_CweNTWI3uuYA", "text": "Went for dinner here on a Tuesday night (recommended close to hotel).  First chair I sat in, the springs were completely out (sunk in).  Changed seats, and ok.  All entrees come with soup or salad; bread; coffee, tea, or milk; and a small dollop of ice cream for dessert.  The baked lasagna was good, along with the salad, although I've tasted better sauces for the lasagna.  The bread was not as good as say Outback Steakhouse bread either.  Overall though, good food and reasonably priced for all you get (you won't leave hungry).", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zqnAdayPsak5dbLF2gEvNw", "review_id": "HEvkbmnpcDt6RwtKe174FA", "text": "I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet.  The Old Spaghetti Factory is my alltime favorite restaurant in the whole world, and has been since I was 3!  This is ALL because of their spaghetti with mizithra cheese....My mouth is watering right now just thinking about this dish.  With it's rediculously flavorful shredded goat and sheeps cheese (mizithra), and the warm brown butter and garlic sauce, this meal is decadent - but without the pricetag!  For $16 I can get this entree, with salad to start (their homemade ranch dressing is to die for), warm bread with garlic butter, dessert (spimoni or sherbert), AND a glass of wine.\n\nThe decor is also amazing - so unique and eclectic, it's got a really fun ambience - complete with dining trolley in the center of the room!  There are private rooms for even small dinner parties (I had a private room for a dinner of 4 once, and it was simply luck of the draw).  \n\nThe old arcade games (think pacman) in the lobby waiting room are entertaining as well.\n\nBasically, if I were on death row, this would be my choice for a last meal.  I have no idea how anything else tastes here, because I always order the same thing, and I always leave completely, happily, satisfied.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bUy80XymVAeKV9_QR0y8ug", "review_id": "45Sc31oLCG_7fRQ0Zi82dg", "text": "I have been a frequent diner at The Old Spaghetti Factory for my entire life...literally.  My parents dined here when I was still a wish on a star and it was still The Spaghetti Company, and my first meal \"out\" in my infant carrier was here...\n\nI really enjoy this place.  The food is always solid, the atmosphere pleasant, and the waitstaff, though it seems to turn over often, is usually very good.  The fact that most of their meals are inclusive, coming with a drink (soda not included), soup or salad and a choice of spumoni, sherbert or vanilla ice cream at the end is a real bonus!  A great place before a game downtown, to take familiy or friends from out of town, or just because.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wFweIWhv2fREZV_dYkz_1g", "review_id": "l_CaLGRW9FgXwg79cGNx5Q", "text": "The Old Spaghetti Factory has such a fun atmosphere.  We've gone twice and both times were sat in these booths that were like little rooms.  I loved it!  \n\nIt's a really great place for kids, especially with these little booth rooms.  The food didn't really leave an impression on me, I don't think that's necessarily a bad thing though, it can't all be good.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "xB9Yze6uC1mJXEzA8wpWSw", "review_id": "yzAM4F9iL60oxdoIqxgiWg", "text": "Quality and service is terrible here. There is way many better Italian food restaurants in the valley. \n\nI got the egg plant parmesan and it looked like my 7 year old tried to make it or it came from a box. The sauce was so so. It's definitely more of a tourist attraction or a place for people who haven't eaten real Italian food. Save your money, get a can of Chef Boyardee. It tastes way better!", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ziPQiNU_HXxtIVmNiFN92Q", "review_id": "2ZNbOV4vZBIhAGTV4QZIgg", "text": "Such a great value! Drink, soup or salad, meal, AND dessert for one low price!! The atmosphere is unique (love the street car you can dine in) and the service is always on top of it plus the food is yummy. I would definitely suggest the Old Spaghetti Factory as a great place to eat in the Valley!!", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-2VqtJTmSoGFQWFIuJVZzg", "review_id": "0CY_p8R-3l2OJ7ZJQKvJgg", "text": "I have such great memories as a child going to Old Spaghetti Factory in San Diego and Seattle. I've now realized those memories are most certainly due to the environment; for that, I give it three stars. It certainly is a good place to take a large group with kids every year or two.\n\nI give it two stars for the food. Not a good thing when you don't enjoy the spaghetti at a place called the Old Spaghetti Factory.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "RSfMFFZ6Bo14bLjq9v9rgQ", "text": "Something about The Old Spaghetti Factory that I love and then really don't like, not sure what exactly it is.  The pastas are just okay but other things on the menu are good.  The ambiance is fun and family feeling. \n\nMaybe it's because the food is just okay but I want it to be better because I want to like the place.  It's holds some nostalgic memories for me as well as the the quirky atmosphere that some would call old, but I like it. It  makes me enjoy actually being there, maybe not eating there though. \n\nThis is a pretty lame review actually.  What was the point of this?  Not sure.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "vn3lecMsL3kXVe-7hg3gLg", "review_id": "YnQ5EKXvTJjAX6gNvl6SuA", "text": "We held a group event here the other evening - - and the staff was great! I didn't even realize that we have an OSF in Phoenix, and right in the downtown area. \n\nThe building was cool... a former house, I guess. But the interior was pretty cool, lots of small steps down and up every here and there. \n\nWe had a large closed-off area for our group. No issues with the timing of the food or anything, as we had a couple servers overlooking our party of 20. \n\nI had the lasagna - -which was great! For dessert, I think we all had the mocha pie (or something like that). It was awesome!\n\nI'll come back again another time with my husband. Good times!", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cHnlIFP5WwJRer7_C2NUng", "review_id": "y4IidhiczM39_FT9izKbHw", "text": "The ambiance of this place is pretty great.  I made the comment while we were having diner that it would be a great place for a first date.  That way, if it is awkward, at least there is plenty to look at to make the time pass.  The food was pretty good for the price.  The service was also great.  I'd happily go back again.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HpKLR1mrb634jCnTXQr3aA", "review_id": "Dv3qie5gUN6R0_Dd2-QtIg", "text": "The restaurant reminds me of a quaint little countryside caf\u00e9.   It gives me that homey feeling like a mom and pop store instead of the chain restaurant that it is. I like how whatever entr\u00e9e you order from the menu; you can get a complete meal from it.  Each entr\u00e9e comes with a drink, bread, soup or salad, and their spumoni ice cream for dessert.  However, if you want \"Italian\" food, you're not going to get it here.  It's a very Americanized version of Italian food.  They do have all the classics: the pastas, lasagnas, etc.  I've been here several times and tried a few of their dishes.\n\nSpaghetti Vesuvius:  cute name to start off.  Spicy chicken sausage and meatballs with mushroom.  I didn't think it was that spicy, but it was extra salty.  It's a very flavorful dish, however the individual tastes are all mushed together.  The noodles are a bit tough for me; perhaps undercooked.  However some people like it a bit tough.  \n\nGourmet Jumbo Crab Ravioli:  There's not a lot of ravioli pieces in the dish.  The edges that were not covered in the pesto alfredo sauce was dry.  I did like that they used fresh crab meat in the ravioli.  The creamy sauce was not bad and it wasn't too overpowering in my mouth.  It was able to taste pesto sauce and still enjoy the texture of the crab.  \n\nBaked Lasagna:  This is the best of the 3 I've had.  It has 4 kinds of cheese, ground beef, and pork.  First of all they gave you a huge piece of lasagna. Then they topped it with mounds of marinara sauce.  You may have to remove some of the sauce if it's too much for you.  The noodles were cooked tender enough for my taste, but it was still able to hold its shape.  And the meat was blended well with all the flavors of the dish.  \n\nI do like the cute little serving they have of the spumoni ice cream.  It's a great blend of pistachio, chocolate and strawberry.  And it's just the right amount after a large meal.  Maybe one of these days I'll go back just to try their chocolate desserts.  \n\nIf you like an American spin on Italian food, then you would like this place.  It's a convenient place to eat after shopping at the mall and their quick service is great if you're crunched for time.  But the food is just average and not that special.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wcOqMTV92kxOornA42KyoA", "review_id": "Sh4PjM_JNRIAbl0rUwxdCQ", "text": "Have been going to the OSF since the early 90's...I think I have had almost every dish on the menu...Very consistanly good; the pasta is done al-dente just like my roommate prefers.  Love the new spaghetti squash side dish!!!\nYUM, YUM, YUM...", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "csZBBOTDnn54GqOJdVZzWg", "review_id": "OzbUgbtlCrczjbbRGML0Gg", "text": "I have been here twice now and each time was disappointing, the outside of the building gives this rustic homemade italian food appearance and I wound up eating lukewarm microwave quality tv dinner style dog food. the service was worse than the food. Honestly we were told we would have a table in five minutes and were allowed to wait at the bar. fifteen minutes later we finally received attention enough to place a nonchalant drink order, which didn't come to fruition for another five minutes. my girlfriend and i were ghosts. never coming back.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "45V7-1r79DEG0HbuaKYIlg", "review_id": "j4cFXxiP9K6zDI0Oflxsiw", "text": "The more things change, the more they stay the same!\n\nFirst started going to OSF (Or was it Spag. Co??) on Mill Ave as a teenager.\nDad and Mom had just split (temporarily) and Dad didn't have a lot of money.\nHe'd take me here on payday, and it became a bit of a tradition for us.\nBack then, it was a place where we could have a \"real\" sit down dinner with soup or salad, entree, fresh bread and garlic butter, drink and dessert for CHEAP!\n\nThese days, it's a place where you can have a \"real\" sit down dinner with soup or salad, entree, fresh bread and garlic butter, drink and dessert for CHEAP!\n\nLove the historic building.  Love the furniture, decor, antiques and mock-antiques.  (Granted, I didn't know any of them were mock until I met the man who does most of the stained glass that I *thought* was vintage.)\n\nEven though there's a huge capacity, it's split up to feel much more intimate.\n\nIs any of the food amazing?  No, but it's not trying to be.  This is good, old-fashioned Italian-American comfort food.  Sure, there's a couple updates (pesto ranch dressing, gluten free pasta) - but for the most part, it's the same menu you'd see in an Italian restaurant anywhere in America in the 1950's and 60's.  No risks taken on the menu - all very safe, middle of the road fare.\n\nBut sometimes - that's *exactly* what I want!  Service is always friendly, food is always fresh, I've never left hungy.  Oh, and it's CHEAP!", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "04xW5mhSBaCzpjbcf2VSZg", "review_id": "CtqtQG-OrY0nxIAvSHA8uA", "text": "Rated \"10 best family restaurant chains\". Fine, two reasons to hate it.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dn5lLgRj87xmJSF4BhHSIw", "review_id": "Ennx8XBgPNaRghTyu6qn1g", "text": "I don't eat a lot of pasta and I don't come here all the time.  However, I think the salad with pesto dressing and the garlic Mizithra (spaghetti with bacon, mushrooms, brown butter and cheese) are very good.  I have heard that the other stuff is good, too.  I have only been here for lunch, so I don't know what dinner is like. \n\nSit in the trolley car -- you can ring the bell!\n\nIt is located conveniently off the light rail stop at Central and McDowell, near the Phoenix Main Library.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wacc78SKtUbcm2Ioh6LetA", "review_id": "F0L1OLsBAtITFF9PiTm2sg", "text": "Cool historic building but the service at lunch today was mediocre at best and stay away from the Chicken Parmigiana unless you like fishy tasting chicken.  The best part of my experience was the bread and butter.  :(", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0kpBZqyMDJ8hzY5l6qqiwA", "review_id": "W3Dlgcqwf1AaeALIYJJdow", "text": "Based on the group rate vs the quality of the food received, I won't be recommending this place to friends very often.  Olive Garden, while a chain, has better quality food for the same price.  A plus that earned TOSF it's third star: the atmosphere is nice, it's knick knack but classy.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LsPz1sDewmNExoAtx7ubrA", "review_id": "TP3OL1oJxvR9JFR74h2Wjg", "text": "We love love love the Old Spaghetti Factory. I don't think there's been a single time I've been that I haven't had to wait, but it's ALWAYS worth it. I love their lasagna, the bread is really good. They have huge portion sizes, so we split a plate usually when we go, but it's so well worth it. The service has always been really good too. I will definitely go back again and again.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ATRinh_36M5fh9pmVcmrvA", "review_id": "LWqknZBFhJUhUVSjC5rN9A", "text": "I don't know what they were shooting for with the decor, but what ever you are hoping your restaurant will look like I'm sure they have a place in there that will mach.\nThe service was friendly and I enjoyed the various surroundings. But the food was sadly not up to par. I could make better spaghetti at home.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2_HfgANoSydelB2FSExqWw", "review_id": "C0PE1OgaKWTDE7pRcQ3a0g", "text": "If you are looking for authentic goumet Italian food, this is not the place to go! The food is simple but tastes great. Good for large groups as the place is huge with many different rooms to be seated in. They offer a complete dinner: drink, bread, salad, entree, & ice cream for around $11. I had spaghetti & meatballs, pesto ranch on my salad, very tatsy- the hot sourdough was awesome and a scoop of spumoni ice cream. They offer whole wheat pasta, and gluten free pasta options. Full bar and friendly service. Happy Hour M-F 330 6pm. Give this place a try. Cool location, fun atmosphere, cheap prices", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zcSzK5KQmnsyg0umeezTYg", "review_id": "OIy4fKnGYsWKcTXsj_-1Gg", "text": "Tasty for fast no frills italian. Consistently tend to skimp on the marinara though. Always need to ask for a side of it when the meal comes. The fresh bread, salad, drink and dessert included can't be beat pricewise when dining out with the family.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k6ZQA3DJ2EfZJMmadBlWNw", "review_id": "6oZcHLPQWGj0pNB-sAKqDw", "text": "Saying you like the OSF to some people seems to be the equivalent of saying you like to eat dog turds off the street. Foo on  you.\n\nOSF doesn't pretend to be anything that it isn't. It is a basic, solid, basic, unpretentious, basic, fun restaurant; it's the type of restaurant that is disappearing in this country, where we are rapidly becoming a nation of two choices: fast food or upscale. Here you will find generous sized portions, friendly service (almost over-zealously so), and a crowd of diners that are genuinely enjoying their experience. There is always at least 1 birthday song going on somewhere in the restaurant, and I've heard as many as 4 during one visit. You'll see a cable car, you'll hear creaking floors, you'll have ice cream (included) in a small metal dish.\n\nThe salads are 100% iceberg. Want field greens or Romaine? Not here. Go somewhere else. The bread usually comes out so hot that you have to wait for it to cool. It tastes much less mass produced than the breadsticks at Olive Garden these days. You can have your spaghetti in the regular size or get the larger portion \"for the hearty appetite\". Where do you see that anymore? They have mizithra cheese. You won't find that at Bucca di Beppo. They have spumoni ice cream. Sorry, didn't notice that the last time I was at Gelato Spot. \n\nIt's gotten to the point that I end up dining at OSF alone, with my Kindle. I hear laughs, fake puking sounds, see turned up noses when it is suggested. I've given up. It's definitely retro in atmosphere, and anything but trendy, but its consistent and satisfying.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Z0w6C-21dwt1rXOhmepJJw", "review_id": "hllHGkRGbIPxXO94NAUApg", "text": "I have been going off and on to this place since i was a kid!\nI went last weekend and i think more than anything i just LOVE the place it's self. The food is hit or miss and they took eggplant off the menu and i do have to say that was my favorite thing to get there. But the building is so beautiful and inside is so many eye catching things to look at. and they have a trolley inside as well, so the kids would love that.\nThe service is AMAZING, i would give them a rating of 5 stars on that part, friendly, always around and quick.\nThe prices are not bad either, your meal comes with a drink, salad or soup and dinner and dessert all included. i pretty much never get the dessert their portions are big.\nThey do have a bar as well but it is not put to good use as i see it, it is in the back of the restaurant and they have never tried to make it a place to just go hang out and have drinks, too bad because it is pretty cool area.\nThere is rumor that the building is haunted and that they do have ghosts in there, so keep your eyes and ears open!!\nIt is just a warm beautiful place to go with friends, family or a date!!", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bmDivXQy-KB4_dPIS9ZA8w", "review_id": "coyH2aCM2n44Hrq9iCpsaw", "text": "We go to this Old Spaghetti Factory at least a couple times a year, and we are never disappointed. I agree with other reviewers that OSF has the best service they are always friendly and very attentive. I also like the ambiance it's so quirky and fun ( i.e. - last night we sat in a trolley car.) \nNow to the food...My husband and I both had the Potpourri dish, which is spaghetti noodles with four different sauces , but not mixed all up. I've been getting this for years and try to replicate the sauces at home but have yet to be successful. For people who are indecisive like myself, it's the perfect solution! \nI recommend OSF to anyone who is looking for a complete (salad, bread, entree, scoop of ice cream) hearty meal for under $25. It may not be super traditional Italian but it is tasty and a good price.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tpOgdsqWcrlFyQSrRIua-g", "review_id": "ZTDpfxBqVrJE6gbgxGZZMA", "text": "Not worth the price", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_p9EnnLQg6KDlIRU2fYEJA", "review_id": "UXjrvVjWwdPXajQ7ak9Zvg", "text": "3 stars is sufficient..... I feel the prices are on the high side...Yes, I know it  comes with a small salad, bread, a drink (iced tea or milk is included, but not soda....go figure), & a small cup of ice cream, but it still seems a little pricey to me. \nI felt like the portions are all not that big.  I love the Mizithra Cheese...So yummy! But there were a few times where I felt like they didn't really give you enough on the spaghetti.... I felt a little gipped.  \nIf you really want Italian Food, then go to Oregano's instead!...NOW we're talkin'!", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xvg_0yEE5OiRlBNCd6nxlg", "review_id": "DMmtuAB-LiD2qgfBGq631Q", "text": "Just a nice, clean, decent pasta. I love the brown butter and cheese pasta. \n\nBut you should not be expecting a lot when that side salad comes out. I think it was probably in a bowl in the freezer with Saran Wrap on it until that morning--and it was not thawed out fully. That's not a deal-breaker for me though; this is a pasta place. \n\nI wasn't in love with the meatballs, but the sausage was pretty good. I'd go back if I craved just a plate of pasta with no frills, and didn't mind sitting in the middle of creepy decor to have it.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "100Df1wcVrl9rJgB7EG6xw", "review_id": "8CMcrfAa6Bbw0sQB_Ojy4A", "text": "This place was pretty surprising because I have driven by it numerous times but never had been inside.  The inside is huge and looks like it can serve a lot of people, which explains why it looks so packed on weekend.  The food is average but they do give you big portions enough that maybe two or three people can easily share two plates.  The service was pretty good as well.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fwIXyM_7HFRfkVQMne79AA", "review_id": "wgJMS9ihQGPmciZFguF4hg", "text": "I come here about 4 or 5 times a year. It's consistently good. There is ample seating, so I've never waited long. It's off Central, so the parking is horrid. Their lot holds a good number, but it can be tricky to get in and out when crowded - I don't drive my van here.\n  I am always pleased with the food. I find the salads ok - I really like their Balsalmic Vinigarette dressing - I'll mop the leftover with bread.\n I typically get spaghetti with meat sauce and sausage. The sauce has a good flavor.\n The Brown Butter with Mizithra Cheese is incredible - but very rich.\n  The staff is always courteous, and I rarely have to wait for anything.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wiqyTpHUG3diuTXcdqjlsg", "review_id": "kyM3Fc5A7kWA0BwkDglUJg", "text": "Overpriced and underimpressed!\n\nWhile the wait staff is friendly, courteous and very efficient, the food sucks.  I paid over $10 for a \"shrimp\" salad that was 1 head of dressed butterleaf lettuce, 10 croutons, a few sliced cherry tomatoes and 8 shrimps - NOT marinated as promised.  A joke of a salad.\n\nEvery time we visit this establishment (per the behest of visiting parents) I'm less and less impressed.\n\nNext time the folks are in town, we'll be seeking out a different restaurant.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ngD5RF07pxwlq4euexSluA", "review_id": "u0dV37R7VtxS4kqXb8w-Mg", "text": "I don't want to wax nostalgic here, but I have fond memories of a Spaghetti Factory from long ago.  Numerous trips to the library or art museum in Phoenix, followed by a trip to the this location.   In the early to mid 1980's I remember the Tempe location serving hungry college students 2 for 1 meal  specials on  Sunday afternoons.\n\nIn more recent years, this Phoenix location has been a family favorite, suitable for get-togethers, child friendly, centrally located.  \n\nA few years ago, I would be giving a 4 star rating. My most recent visits have Spaghetti Factory at a solid 3.  Why, you ask?  Well, I'm happy to share!\n\nKeep in mind the name of this restaurant:  SPAGHETTI Factory.  \n\nThe menu:  what was once an easy to navigate document is now overloaded with too many options.  Spaghetti is buried in the middle of the book.  \n\nLet's face it folks, spaghetti is cheap. Keep the menu simple, with its namesake food easy to find.  \n\nMore frustrating is the lunch structure.  For years one could get their favorite spaghetti and sauce combos in a smaller quantities, with drink and spumoni inclusive, for a reduced rate.  Now, lunch options are salads or sandwiches, with a pasta option offered as a note at the top.  No drink or spumoni option, unless you buy the dinner size.  Why???  \n\nThank goodness they've kept their pasta sauces the same.  You can't go wrong with any of them- one of my favorites is the spaghetti with half meat sauce and half brown butter mizithra cheese.  Sublime!  The mushroom sauce is another tempting choice.  My husband loves the clam sauce, and my kids are all over the board.  \n\nI like the addition of the option for steamed broccoli in large quantity- an excellent option for a large family gathering.  Salads are still crisp and cold, dressings still fresh, bread still warm and tasty.  I've ordered salad entrees, great quality and balance of flavors.  Really, no complaints about the food, but the food is not all there is to a good rating.\n\nCombine the lack of menu focus and lost menu options with consistantly (last 4 visits) slow food service, and we move from a 4 to a 3.  Servers are friendly enough, but it seems that everyone is moving in slow motion, save for a couple managers and long-term servers, scurrying about.  \n\nJust a little tightening up on service, plus a simplification of menu (bring back the lunch drink option), and I think we could hit the 4 star zone once again.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bmDivXQy-KB4_dPIS9ZA8w", "review_id": "JfoE9QMa17rI0eht6G650g", "text": "We went to the OSF last night before the Suns game and it was another great experience. I love that it's on the light rail path so that you can hop off, eat, and get back on and head downtown. The service is always friendly and you always get a hearty meal at a good price! The hot out of the oven sourdough bread is the best!! If anything come for the bread.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "IGkoathSlJmIOBDGo9vUZg", "review_id": "x_HzN0gNYao2nuduN0vIzA", "text": "This is the superior of the two OSFs in the Valley.  On my most recent visit, I had a Meat Lover's plate--2 Sicilian meatballs, an Italian sausage, and penne pasta, all in a fantastic meat sauce.  Probably the best plate of pasta I've had in a LONG time.\n\nFill that out with minestrone soup, hot sourdough with butter, and attentive service, and you have a great meal.  My wife and daughter like the mizithra cheese pastas--not my taste, but they enjoy it, and that's all that matters.  \n\nPlus, an Italian dinner for 4 for about fifty-something dollars is pretty kickass.  I'm absolutely a fan of the OSF.  After trying Italian food all over the Phoenix area for months, this location is still, as of now, my pick for the best pasta in the Valley.\n\nThe penne REALLY IS amazing here.  If you haven't been to this OSF yet, you're really missing something special.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WBnDaCld2S9hvmFNIqWCEQ", "review_id": "ZBIRM-RGbYwm6u2lyJibLQ", "text": "Came here tonight with the boyfriend and I must say I was pretty impressed. \n\nFor starters they had a Honey Jack Daniels Lemon Drop....the bomb!!! If you haven't had one go right now totally yummy!!\n\nI had the spaghetti with meat sauce and he had the #3 Meat Lovers Plate...Spaghetti w/meat sauce, Italian Sausage and Meatballs.  Both were pretty tasty. \n\nWhat I loved most about this place though was it reminded me of happy times of my childhood. I spent many a birthdays at the one in downtown San Diego. It was nice that it hadn't changed that much...just better drinks now ;)", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KRA54Y_PCVYTrrZ4eTUzBA", "review_id": "pDGusnTaO5uRHrxZoTBYJQ", "text": "Really cool atmosphere, you can even sit in a trolley! Great value too. Soup or salad, pasta, and ice cream all included in the price.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "fGBQXv5-9eRBjwhm_EL2jQ", "review_id": "ULFKDabJlyaUVhIZzEW8bA", "text": "The Old Spaghetti Factory is a fun chain restaurant where both families and larger, alcohol-fueled gatherings are at home.  I come from an area where \"red Italian\" menu items are commonplace, and mediocrity is the norm.  From this perspective, the cooking here is comforting and old-school; a notch above the ordinary, but nothing to get excited about.  Fortunately, portions are very generous, prices are quite reasonable and The Old Spaghetti Factory scores on that basis.  The lasagna was loaded with meat and just enough ricotta to balance.  Not enough mozzarella was buried under a thick coat of ho-hum tomato sauce.  Several other cheeses were (literally) throw-in's, the dish would improve with their removal or replacement with adequate quantities of garlic, basil, oregeno and/or onion.  Seasoning, in general, appears to be oriented toward their pre-school and geriatric patrons.  My coworker had the crab raviolli; it looked delicious, but a bit light on crab.  She did enjoy it.  While David was a capable and friendly waiter, the kitchen let him (and us) down.  Our appetizers and entrees were brought to the table within a minute of each other; completely unacceptable, and cause for the loss of one star.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hGu-yHlbpo-H8Y2VMy5dcg", "review_id": "SoLaK9xcNrueExhDv7oRpA", "text": "Wow..what a waste. Starting with the menus I should have known it was going to turn out to be a horrible meal, raggedy and dirty that they were. THe color on everything that we were served was off and pale. The salads were pathetic and everything needed salt, its amazing what a dash will do to cheeses. The meals were touted as hearty and fulfilling, but its been a long time since Ive seen my husband clear his plate, which is either a good thing or bad thing i feel it was sadly mislead..I was so disappointed but at very least I didnt feel bad about not taking off my running jacket before dinner, this may be the blue plate headQuarters and home of the $10 bowl of pasta, but if your looking for class and/or quality pass.... Olive Garden would be a better bet..", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IhcTLLWKS6ZiNyIX9oQQPQ", "review_id": "TzscxI36lsJunH_fROryHg", "text": "This was an affordable lunch option for two kids and two adults.  The food was very good, priced well, and plentiful.  The bread was nice and steamy as we sliced into it.  My Mom seemed to enjoy her salad and I thought the minnestroni soup was delicious.  Our pasta dinners were good and we all enjoyed the spumoni ice cream.  \n\nAlso, the iced tea was nice and fresh.  A delightful meal.\n\nMetro Light Rail Stop at McDowell & Central", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l5upkLok78p-NQN_3uurrA", "review_id": "cEkKSWwMSrnHF1vw361bzw", "text": "UMMMM.....\n\nthe bread is the bomb.com, the salad is just a plain salad [nothing like Olive Garden]\n\nannnd the chicken penne pasta with marinara and alfredo sauce was A-OK. It's a cute place and I really like the atmosphere...\n\nthere's really not much to say I guess. It wasn't so bad where I have to write a two page review bashing the place...but it wasn't so good where I have to write a three page review praising the place...\n\nthe end.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-o3uGadqen-bc1HjMx_8Bw", "review_id": "lhf0DAuz35pYNVDwZGeFkg", "text": "This place is very nolstagic. It used to be two houses, then they combined them, then it became a furniture store, and still bears those marks, made apparent by the shag furniture still in the window up front. Nice touch. It's supposed to be haunted but our waitress informed us that she hasn't seen anything and says the building is settling. In the women's bathroom, you do feel like you're being watched, every step of the way. =)\n\nWe have sat in the trolley and in the booths. Bring a flashlight because it's way too dark. The menu resembles a newspaper. If you get overwhelmed by the menu, remember that you can always get spaghetti. We brought extra money just to get the Italian sodas in the Spaghetti Factory brand glasses. That way we got to keep the two glasses and have a souve. Authentic spumoni can be had here.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Shbh-dhEjU4J50HHkParLg", "review_id": "5pE_LLmqYppU-cOBgnxbJA", "text": "I went to the OSF yesterday for lunch.  I ordered one of their classic dishes, the Lasagna.\n\nThe service was fast and friendly.  The serving was good size and came with a drink, salad and a small loaf of sour dough bread, all for around $12.  The lasagna had plenty of cheese and a meaty sauce, but was laking in taste.\n\nA lunch menu was available and would have been a few dollars cheaper.\n\nIf you are looking for a quick and affordable place for Italian food, The Old Spaghetti Factory is a good choice.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sdeN4Dj0GI4uXoxrFqxs2g", "review_id": "odTTd7Ym2kuHDSHxeMMOYQ", "text": "I heard nothing but praise about the food and atmosphere of this chain restaurant. \n\nI loved the look of this place inside and out. Great rustic barrels and old barber chairs in the bar area gave a unique look.\n\nService was friendly and fast. \n\nFood was less than desirable. Salad was nothing but iceberg lettuce (and I got a stump) with some shredded red cabbage. My pasta dish was spaghetti with a white clam sauce. It was too salty and there was a sprinkling of microscopic clam bits. \n\nI always take leftovers home, this time I didn't. While the prices are good it's not worth a less than average meal. Husband was equally disappointed with his chicken marsala. Chances of going back are slim to none.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I2YP26GpipCmdIth2f36ZA", "review_id": "FEod8IHcjYbMNBPPyxgPLA", "text": "The atmosphere and servers were great.. But the food was not the best italian that I have had... The spinach dip was decent.. I got the No.1 The Premier (Lasagna and Chicken Marsala). \nThe Lasagna was slightly cold and the chicken marsala had a rubbery/fatty bottom that I ended up cutting the chicken up and not eating it.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q-jRp2ZUhyQR5T7nDbV1IA", "review_id": "7HId4bdpaSxPi7qpXbB6CQ", "text": "So, this Phoenix institution is not gonna win any awards for its food.  There are a whole lotta other reasons why we go here.  It feels like your grandma's place and my kids love it.  I've been going there for nearly 40 years.  The food is dependable and tasty and the cost is very reasonable.  Know that you are always going to wait in the lobby, even if there are several table available.  It's a good tactic.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2LCrT_BOJvGV4xi_lmoRcA", "review_id": "HYGj4-Yb99pFxbj7akHISQ", "text": "I've only been here twice, after the annual City of Phoenix Bicycle Summit, which happens @ Burton Barr Public Library.  I enjoy the size of the place, and the eclectic decor.  The service was ok.  The food was fine.  The first year we ate there after the summit, I was upset by the lack of bicycle parking.  I ended up locking my bike to a pipe behind the restaurant and worrying the whole time. \n\nThis year, my friend Joseph had a bicycle rack in his truck.  It was a special bike rack that the city offered to local businesses.  He pulled it out of his truck and put it in front of the restaurant.  We locked up and went in to eat.  When we finished, we returned to find that a couple of bikes who were not in our party had locked up to the rack.\n\nWe found the manager of the restaurant, and he and Joseph worked out the details for maintaining the safety of the rack and returning it to its rightful owner.  As we unlocked our bikes, a party of 10-12 bicyclists from the neighborhood pulled in and waited for us to vacate the rack.  Bicycle racks bring business, yo!", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LxgdyviWGbgvVp_L0DABpg", "review_id": "b5SPZ7qsUJwQnaI3qyZ_CA", "text": "Sour dough bread was delish! The lasagna was DELISH!!!  Word is....the brown butter dish and crab raviol is also amazing.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dji-3ZSLA33ndPPYT0p7BA", "review_id": "ka7H1popqL2kjuI5k0DgNg", "text": "This place was a lot of fun to bring the kids. When we got there, the wait was pretty short, my husband requested a seat in the train, so we walked around the lobby while our table was being prepared. I'm glad we had the time to stroll around, all the creepy old rooms were awesome. The PacMan game is a great touch.\n\nAs we approached the table, my 5 year old's smile stretched from to ear at the sight of walking up those train car stairs. Our server was prompt and courteous. Our food was good, I had the cheese ravioli, the kids had some spaghetti, and my husband had the chicken Marsala. But  I'm not a foodie, so this is not about the food. It was about the ambiance. Which was fantastic. The food was good enough to not lose any stars because of it. \n\nThe refills were on point. The only negative was that all of the tables around us were dirty. But I think that's because the train is too small to have a busser in there while customers are there. It, at the very least, would be a tight fit with the possibility of him bumping in to us.\n\nThe check was small. Love that. It's a very affordable restaurant.\n\nNext time we come, we're riding the tram and sitting at the bar. I forgot how cool this place was. We were glad the kids had a weird spaghetti craving that night.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wb1kSEFZzyy5_UAbYJrEYg", "review_id": "CnJnjhjjwanzQK6P4qIFQA", "text": "They will forever be my favorite place to eat when I'm wanting pasta!\nLet's start with the bread. It's alway fresh and the butter is easy to spread\nThen the salad is great with the pesto ranch yummmm! \nEvery pasta I have gotten I've never been disappointed with. My favorite is the mizithra cheese on one side and meat sauce on the other. AMAZING!", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ohs0L7Oyz-N8GLxVhhV1kw", "review_id": "v_zvHXvQWM6agY-8t9Z-BQ", "text": "I have always had very good Italian food, good service, & great atmosphere.  One reason I have been here several times is because of the convenient location across from the Metro.  This place also has great history, having been here since 1972.  I would definitely recommend this place. =)", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qGkQb9AL0X8_GMfWWHtHGQ", "review_id": "yUXMFrj7umvl_k1Ru5K6ZQ", "text": "The food was really good, the service was really bad.... Lindsey the FOH Manager took great care us and it wasen't neccessary. Thank You.....", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "I_Y47QFSdnZwZuN6IygWwQ", "review_id": "qB-dys2739FcScRpUMzoHQ", "text": "I've seen this place downtown for years and finally went for a work-related holiday lunch with a party of 10.  Now I've heard rave reviews for years, but I have to say I was a bit disappointed with the food.  The server was friendly and efficient, and though we waited a bit for our food, they kept the hot bread coming, which was quite tasty.   I had the Italian Sausage sandwich.  It was a few small pieces of sausage, average flavor, on what looked and tasted like a somewhat large hotdog bun that had been on the counter for a while.  I was still hungry afterwards.  Now, I can go to a deli and get a bigger sausage sub with way more sausage for the same price and end up taking half home for later.  I will say that it was not at all expensive and that combined with the decent service is why I gave 3 stars.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Vibtr-_DiDbwZqaxKK8SYw", "review_id": "pGyt-BDmYBdWvEwhw4BUuw", "text": "I forgot to post this last month......\nBest this place has been in years! Shrimp salad, chicken marsala, lasagna... all awesome! Service was the best its been in a long time too. I think our waitress was pregnant, I forgot to ask her name, but she was great!", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sRMG12fVSNEV3v--hxv70Q", "review_id": "mafv--CSRPgG8TXLyXJbuA", "text": "The Brown butter sauce and pesto ranch are both worth trying at least once.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DrWLhrK8WMZf7Jb-Oqc7ww", "review_id": "I9LsjQ4SIfCPzMI14-8R1Q", "text": "I have always enjoyed this establishment and have eaten at maybe 12 of them all around the country. I only have gotten one dish through all these years and that is really the only reason to go to OSF - get the mizithra spagetti with browned butter. Now that prices for a full meal have nearly doubled (for dinner), the best time to go is during lunch. You still get a giant hot loaf of sourdough bread with real butter, salad or soup and entree for $7.99. Originally, our waiter said the ice tea and desert (scoop of decent sherbert or average spumoni) was extra, but I guess he was feeling nice and he offered those items for free. This cheese is really good when combined with the butter and it is always one of my fav dishes and never had a bad meal at any OSF across the land (west of Nashville only). \n    Yeah, its an old building, but this is one of the original factories and that lends some charm. Love the spaghetti tree up front and they even have an old school phone booth (with closing doors) to sit in and remember the good ole' days of pay phones and rotary dialing.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u0iTSMFv1_kIboFWtPLFTQ", "review_id": "inevSd-mShlgSKLbNP7ATw", "text": "Meh.  Tastes like a chain. Oh wait, it is! I've had worse food; I'll leave it at that.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "colF-Mr9twUWS7CrejUb2Q", "review_id": "o_HTxbd8mC_mqaUEic-kSw", "text": "I came here with a group of at least 30 people during a recent business trip. Honestly the food is mediocre but the service is decent. I really want to give this place 2.5 stars but the food was just not all that.\n\nB R I E F  S U M M A R Y\n-- Nice big parking lot\n-- Train stops right in front (I took it from the Westin)\n-- Interesting old arcade but some stuff is broken and doesn't work\n-- Chain restaurant & they seem to be all about the same\n-- Service is decent considering 30+ people\n-- Salad is iceburg mix = below average\n-- Pesto dressing = their take on ranch\n-- House bread is good when it's hot and fresh\n-- Appetizers were just OK\n-- Garlic cheese bread with marinara was probably the best\n-- Olive dip was weird - not my thing\n-- Artichoke dip was OK - thought it was interesting that it had shrimp\n-- Meatball sliders were decent\n-- Don't bother with the Lasagne, it tasted so processed\n-- Chicken Marsala was way more edible than the lasagne but still average\n-- Free spumoni was the best thing all night!\n\nSorry but I actually have one of these restaurants in my town. I would rate them all below Olive Garden in reference to food quality and taste. Service can differ, of course. I thought our server(s) did a decent job with 30+ people in my party. There were long pauses and then it was like the kitchen was pounding us with food. \n\nOriginally I wanted to give them 3 stars but the food quality was bad. I couldn't justify an average rating for way below average Italian. I definitely would have rather had Olive Garden or a Mom & Pop's Italian joint. The appetizers weren't too bad but really just unfulfilling and heavy carbs (duh, it's Italian). My entree was really disappointing. I was able to put down the Chicken Marsala but the Lasagne was just meh. I could taste the greasy ground beef and it had no flavoring or freshness to it.\n\nThis experience just solidified my opinion on all Spaghetti Factories. I would pass if I were you but I'm not sure what other options there are in Phoenix.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I8lXCavzkKEl6M67bJ9rqg", "review_id": "I7yzCCXLe4kbxckjYr82-Q", "text": "Not that good", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6PZpkEKgtSaGnbXiDqIyWQ", "review_id": "HOX17xU57TmdpqUDqeXYvA", "text": "While visiting Phoenix, a fellow foodie said I MUST go to the Old Spaghetti Factory. \n\nI like the atmosphere. We sat in the bar area. It was kind of divey feeling with an antique flair. \n\nI wasn't impressed with the menu offerings. It seems scant for a place that came so highly recommended. I got the chicken parmigana. It was mediocre. Probably should have gotten the spaghetti my dinner mate was so smitten with. I did like that our meals came with a yummy cup of gellato. Delicious! \n\nIt was pretty good, but not great. I'd be willing to try it again before casting it aside.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bzJErDpsGdM2c11Gb16-tQ", "review_id": "zx4dk8dLE50xVu0KUtbjNg", "text": "I've loved Old Spaghetti Factory (Spaghetti Company) for 20+ years. The Mizithra/Garlic Butter is so tasty. Prices are really reasonable and service friendly if not always perfect. I give them 4 stars for great value, quirky fun ambience, good basic menu.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "IGkoathSlJmIOBDGo9vUZg", "review_id": "EXKA9NTBcR1Q5q13tj7Tbw", "text": "Love the food, but I'm docking one star because they REDUCED THEIR PORTIONS.  I used to leave this place full.  Now, I'm not 100% satisfied upon exiting unless I fill up on bread.  :/", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oFUsDRuu8tPgptCj2-kNkw", "review_id": "QKPdNmZkBAK2DTtM-5UrZA", "text": "Horrible Service. Food was sub par. Not as good as an Olive Garden. Expected a more authentic taste. The decor was the only positive. Again, horrible SERVICE! I do not recommend.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nrNg85EzUaU_PPIjtBEvHQ", "review_id": "-Ued0LVPadhgtt65nt2GBg", "text": "Disgusting!\n\nI've always wanted to go here because the buildings and the decor pulled me in. The food was worse than fast food. Pasta was overcooked. Broccoli tasted old, like really old. I actually considered leaving a tip and ditching the bill because I was appalled that I would have to give this minimal, barely edible restaurant money. A place like this doesn't deserve to take your money. There was absolutely no effort put in the food or service.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HF9BLaiiCVsgGLtsmzz0Eg", "review_id": "l-4pNg-sWcPuwqa6bLU5sQ", "text": "Not as good as I remember, but the service is top notch.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8Odu5C-3fzncwwJ8ia21pg", "review_id": "pQiEBdhK_rCFQKy14J4rEg", "text": "Loved it!  Reasonably priced.  Lots of food!  And I like the atmosphere/setting.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0rOIvxlURdppFMU9u5Ep5w", "review_id": "B07Mpcdg1DNB-mvVjRDYlw", "text": "I keep wanting this place to be better, especially at pasta dishes. It's kitschy, convenient, affordable. It is not inspiring, memorable, or even current. Maybe Robert Irvine could pay a visit", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MDylYzociP0iRbuQLKwH-Q", "review_id": "Oq43nxPw1Jr95_TNTX1uMA", "text": "This is a decent sized chain with great food, but what get's me every time is the extremely sensational atmosphere. This location has so much too look at you'll definitely find your eyes wandering as you eat, either in admiration or just trying to figure out what the heck that thing is over there!", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JsV1lEjJ9dsHU8PDbIaNBQ", "review_id": "kjxndEcQjVgejvdQsHPEsA", "text": "I have always loved The Spaghetti Factory.. the food is still good but our service was possibly the worst I have ever had. We had to ask for everything and waited and waited for him to bring what we had asked for, had to ask the hostess for items because the thing our server did best was disappear. Our dessert was served with the dirty dishes on the table and he failed to bring clean spoons. What a disapointment as we were celebrating a birthday..", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "2XkQ8Uowu3HJZXGmqdHgZQ", "review_id": "3gq1Ue2FpfzV6jnmT5mZ9w", "text": "A good friend and I were in downtown Phoenix at lunchtime.  I was excited we might eat at one of my favorites along Central (Postino, Fez, Windsor).  But, since it was really my friend's day, when she asked about restaurants, I deferred, \"What did you have in mind?\"  She said \"How about The Old Spaghetti Factory\".  I tried not to let my lip curl in disgust (I dislike all chain Italian restaurants).  But, again, deferring to her, I said \"Sure, I always like to try new places.\" \n\nWe were seated fairly promptly.  The decor was kitschy, but we had a nice table with comfy chairs.  Our waiter brought bread and took our drink order.  I asked if their iced tea was caffeine free, he said \"Oh yes, we brew it ourselves.\"  WHAT?!?.  Just because they brew it instead of taking it from a soda gun doesn't guarantee it's caffeine free.\n\nHaving been there before, my friend knew she wanted the lasagna.  Being Italian, I never order lasagna in restaurants as I know mine is better ( I make 2 kinds of lasagna, regular that just takes a few hours, and then the grand dame,  lasagna bolognese, which takes 2 days, with all the braising and creating 2 separate sauces).  I had a bad vibe theirs wouldn't hold a candle to even my \"lazy\" lasagna.  I chose spaghetti with mizithra and brown butter, supposedly their signature dish.  All entrees come with bread, soup or salad, and tea or coffee.\n\nOur waiter took our order.  My friend asked for the lunch portion of lasagna.  The waiter replied \"Oh, we don't have lunch portions of the lasagna, just dinner size.\".  My first thought: it's FROZEN.  My second thought: nice way to up-sell buddy.  She had cream of broccoli soup and I had salad with pesto ranch on the side.  Our waiter delivered the soup and salad, but forgot the dressing.  He said he'd be right back with it.  When we flagged him down 5 minutes later, he was surprised I had no dressing, saying \"I told the busboy to bring it to you.\"  This must have been the same busboy who was so busy doing anything but his job that a nearby table remained uncleared during our entire meal.  Soon, he dropped off a small silver dish containing a pesto ranch popsicle.  Yes, the dressing was FROZEN.  I had to stir it so it would thaw enough to pour.  The salad was a big plate of pedestrian iceberg, cabbage and carrots with packaged croutons that appeared as if they had been chopped in half to stretch them.\n\nMy friend was sorely disappointed with her lasagna, saying it didn't taste like she remembered from past visits.  I told her it was probably because it was frozen pre-packaged, which was why they couldn't cut it into lunch portions.  My spaghetti with mizithra was so bland, I'm sure any finicky toddler or nursing home patient with a digestive disorder could have tolerated it (and I'm not insulting seniors or anyone with digestive issues, as my husband suffers from one, I'm just commenting on the utter lack of flavor in this dish).  Where's the garlic?  Where's the nutty goodness of brown butter?  I don't think what they used ever came from a cow, I'm quite sure it was industrial grade margarine.  \n\nSadly, even their bread wasn't all that flavorful.  It looked and smelled good when it first arrived hot to the table, but shortly after, it seemed extremely flavorless and the \"butter\" added nothing.\n\nAll I could think was \"Robert Irvine would have a field day trying to fix this place on Restaurant:  Impossible!\", then I remembered he doesn't work with chains.  As Daniel D alluded, Olive Garden would have been a better choice.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Pv7DGHzZ-uqIUdOsqPpsVg", "review_id": "rVRAXvt4YKA7t4TbtAXnOQ", "text": "How can you not love Old Spaghetti Factory? I don't care if it us a chain. It's cheap. It's good. And you can sit in a booth that looks like it's in a train car. It's great! \n\nIt had been a while since the boyfriend and I had been to the OSP and during our last visit I was reminded of how much I liked it. I ordered the pasta sampler so I got the pasta with the cheese and browned butter and a meat sauce. The cheese with browned butter is SO good. It's their signature item and it's awesome.\n\nOf course all their meals come with bread, soup or salad, a drink and a scoop of ice cream or sherbet at the end. And I think my entr\u00e9e was like $12.99. Total pasta score in my book.\n\nWe left happy, full and with intentions of returning soon.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "D2ziT2rHvjxm6Emvg83Gbw", "review_id": "RWNNz8L8M1nyZYNADr_KEg", "text": "Great place, friendly people, very cool old house turned into a restaurant. The server was not all there, he must have been new. I asked him three times for lemon for water, took him twice to bring a Corona, and he not once checked up on us after our main courses were served to see how the food was. That leads to this, because I was waiting ever so patiently for him to come back and ask - my pasta was very dry, not much sauce on it. I wanted to see if I could have another side of sauce but it seriously took him so long to come back I ended up just eating it. It was a good dish, I'm trying to check the menu right now but it's not showing up. It was veruceli (sp?) pasta, the spiciest on the menu, which I would give it a 6/10 for spicyness. Good place though with decent prices!", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sv1yyjza7t9E3GO7rURJEw", "review_id": "1_syyZHMKFdGGz7jRNYA_Q", "text": "Stay as far away as you can from this place.  I have been twice and both times both of our entrees were cold.  The last time I came I should have known I was going to have a bad experience by the fact that the kitchen manager and floor manager were chit chatting on the floor the entire time I was there.  I ordered the Breast of Chicken Fettuccine.  It was possibly the worst pasta dish I have ever had.  The chicken was so dry I could not eat it.  It tasted like it was either boiled, reheated or a little of both.  The cold stale pasta and sauce did little to compliment it, so I picked the broccoli out and that was that.  I wonder how they are teaching servers nowadays because when I was still in the industry and two plates looked untouched we were taught to inquire about what was wrong.  I did not feel the need to complain because as I stated before the manager was obviously too busy hanging out nonchalantly to care about my awful dish.  I would stay away unless you are just of the greedy type that don't mind stale pasta because they will give you a heaping serving for around $10.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "W_7aQXf0uC4GKvte4tlewA", "review_id": "ThQkPD2aNCIfSdfOHojgiQ", "text": "I came for the nostalgia and remembered why I never ate here often back in Utah.  The food isn't terrible by any means, but growing up with a grama who made marinara from scratch it's difficult for me like most italian restaurants.  I had a great time here in spite of the slow service, over cooked bread less than ideal seating.  \n\nBecause I like going to places that remind me of being a kid I have no doubt I'll be back again.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8-mw_aotUGmP0k0s6QKwOA", "review_id": "z5Mx7YJSAiwBLiWITuRecg", "text": "Ah, The Old Spaghetti Factory. We first met in Tacoma whilst I played tourist almost 20 years ago. I've since bumped into you in Spokane, Denver and here in the homeland. For a chain, consistently good food for a good price. Salad and ice cream dessert included!", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WKQDXZijePQeBVwbZsy9eA", "review_id": "hGS8uGArs-zroiUpzTewxg", "text": "My girlfriend and I recently ate here, but it wasn't anything I would recommend. At least, not to anyone I liked...\n\n\nThe Expectation:  Her Dad wanted to take the two of us out for dinner, and his wife had suggested 'The Old Spaghetti Factory'. I had never been to the place before, but I know a few of my family have went there on separate occasions with nothing but good things to say. So, I figured we'd try it, I'd say I was even eager to do so.\n\n\nThe Wait:  We arrived for dinner, roughly about 6pm on a weeknight. We were told by the hostess that it would be about \"ten or fifteen minutes\" to seat our table of four. At first, I thought that was a little weird, seing it didn't appear ridiculously busy from the lobby or by the amount of cars parked outside, and it wasn't like we were an abnormally large group. But it was cool, they had what seemed like several waiting rooms with different types of chairs and sofas to sit on, and some cool, old \"stuff\" to look at.\n\n...Twenty minutes later.\nIt seemed like there were at least three different, larger groups of people that came in after us, and were seated before us. I wasn't really sure how that worked, but, just as I was just about to approach the hostess podium to inquire about our wait, the hostess called our party's name and began to walk us to our table.\n\n\nThe Service:  Our hostess sat us at a four top table, located in one of the corners of the main dinning room. She apologized for the wait, noting that the area we' were sitting in was supposed to be closed, but they were making room in order to seat us, she also mentioned that our waitress should be by in a minute or so. It didn't take long for our waitress to come by to tell us she'd be right with us, but then it took forever for her to return and take our drink order.\n\nOne of the least pleasant particulars of the evening was our waitress being super short with us at every encounter. It was like we had done something wrong by sitting in her section. By the time she returned with our drinks, I think we all knew exactly what we were ordering; which seemed to somehow catch her off guard, as if she was stressed to take our order.\n\n\nThe Meal:  I had the Chicken Marsala which came with Mizithra Cheese & Browned Butter, and my girlfriend had the Spinach & Cheese Ravioli. Both entrees included bread for the table, and the choice of soup or salad. I had a Caesar (upgraded at an additional cost.) and she had a side salad with vinaigrette.\n\nThe salads were alright, iceberg lettuce, which was 'meh' and the Caesar came with tomatoes, which I scoffed at, just a little. My entree wasn't horrible, although, it did seem like a pretty measly serving for the price. It tasted just mediocre, - I could've swore the tomatoes/sauce on the Raviolis was canned, whatever it was, it was pretty bitter. \n\nI'm usually not one to complain about the waiting staff allowing you to enjoy your meal in peace, but that was not the case in this instance. The waitress rarely came by the table to check on us, at all. She came by and asked us if we enjoyed our meal, (laughable,) if there was anything more she could get for us, or if we needed to-go boxes, while taking our dishes away. She left us, again, for an eternity. Returning with our check and some small boxes.\n\n\nThe Outcome:  I tried to keep the group positive while we sat, as others around us seemed to be enjoying themselves. But without another, much improved dinning experience, I would probably go elsewhere. Honestly, I don't love/hate/mind Olive Garden, but this place wasn't even that good.\n\nI walked my girlfriend back to our car with a disappointed stomach, and a sad little to-go box, both half-full of mediocre food. - Maybe we can go somewhere good on Friday night...", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YGE3-Iyifex1DZna-v86Ig", "review_id": "f_c1C7l5OUdUQj1sl-ledw", "text": "The food is great, the decor is so-so. Sometimes I wonder how long it's been since some of the display items have been cleaned. Makes me a little leary of what other corners they might be cutting, but have never really had a problem with food quality of service.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-ia5KbKeaEQGyJtGuE69dw", "review_id": "n8MfVYMxg5vqP7hor69SNg", "text": "We stopped here dinner on the way to an event in downtown Phoenix. We got there at 4 pm so they were not very busy yet. The service was excellent and they were very attentive. We had the Shrimp, Spinach and Artichoke appetizer and it was delicious. I highly recommend this appetizer. For an entree I got the Spagehetti Vesuvious. This is also a very flavorable dish with sausage, chicken and peppers. The sauce is blended and  comes on a large bed of spagehetti. The entree is good but not the best Italian I have had. If you are looking for good food and excellent service this is the place.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9q77ldtfBGtn0fpZ7WA-Tw", "review_id": "kqQJFHb9XbKVj7g9rWMQ6g", "text": "The Old Spaghetti Factory, was wonderful... Everyone I was with enjoyed their meal. Also the coffe was to die for. I will definitely go back when I am in the area.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "phvaGkVyiY-d9F-XKr0YzQ", "review_id": "GOmi-Qoqh8ZL-eJx9oshWA", "text": "By far my favorite restaurant in the valley. Great food and staff with enough bang for your buck. if you are unsure of what to order you really can't go wrong with a classic!", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jo__PBVH5CcxwOGlUksYvA", "review_id": "b2msLVl8iIcJZylG2sjnxw", "text": "Went for dinner me and my 9 years old son\nOrder 1 adult mill and one kids mill\nNo drinks jest whether \nWhen the bill came the whiter whit next to me until I get Har payment and my son was noisy   So I didn't cake so Mach the bill\nWell it was 31 dollar .....\nAnd I also had tip \nWhat A rip off.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 9, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "kffxYQVQsEpF1DVlQlcGCg", "review_id": "pd6IUoDJsLocbax90e5mDQ", "text": "This place is a Phoenix original! Although  it used to be called The Spaghetti Company, things change. But, it is basically the same.\nBecause, the owner got divorced he lost this location to his wife, who had it join the Chain of Spaghetti Factory.\nAt first with all the changes, it suffered and was not as good as the Company was. \nBut, they have ironed it out a bit and now it is better.\n\nThe food is good. Not authentic Italian, but for the price it is a fantastic deal.\nNothing to complain about at all.  You get a lot of food for a very low price.\nIt is decorated really great. Very old fashioned Victorian style.\nServers are friendly and do the best they can, because this place is always packed full.\n\nYou get soup or salad, bread and butter, a meal , and dessert. All for less than $10.00.\nThe menu has a lot to choose from as well.\nIt is a great place to take children, because the whole family can go out and it does not break the bank. \nBathrooms are clean, and lots of parking, additional in the back.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CFSw8Y1MaJSp6xVPIqgxeQ", "review_id": "uTERfEljF3VQz4QmwmonIw", "text": "It's a chain, but doesn't feel much like a chain.  But it feels very local, because it's in a historic home, and near downtown Phoenix.  It doesn't really feel Italian, more a local Phoenix feel. That's where the charm ends.  The food is about average, sadly I'd say below even Olive Garden.  And the service is totally hit and miss...  Service is sometimes great, and sometimes just dysfunctional teen who can't speak clearly.  Overall, It's only a 3 star, average..", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YyavHs3U4XaX9shLcUV6bA", "review_id": "c3WB4tBl9V9ktMz7JqTChQ", "text": "So I'm sitting in the trolly car at The Old Spaghetti Factory in Newport Beach, CA trying to figure out what to order. Then I noticed I've been to many of the locations listed on the menu. So it hit me, I need to type up a review for each location I've been to. But the truth is that they are all good. The food is yummy and I think the home made salad dressing us the best. I love the atmosphere and of corse the garlic bread. If you have not been to one of the many locations I highly recommend you give them a try. If your in vacation and want a fun family restaurant give them a call and bake a reservation because some times the wait is long.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GiqYkbv7IqD_ICmrruJyRg", "review_id": "pxfbADBAXjrEASWuiCQdLw", "text": "Damn, these portions are huge. The garlic bread is to die for, and the pasta is just the right amount of filling. The food isn't the best quality, but it's got quantity and it is satisfying. That's all one could really ask for as far as I'm concerned.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "udU-RUkr0jhSPgc7GVqzRQ", "review_id": "_ddia-xWkPnhLEjGU_BtRg", "text": "Pretty standard chain restaurant although if you're searching for a familiar old place this is it.\n\nThe service here was friendly and efficient and overall a pretty good value.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "zQE0aulnd-gcfVw17HeULg", "review_id": "Ext-WsQCgwliEQSyp6zk5Q", "text": "VALUE. You get an entree, Bread, Salad, desert and coffee or Tea  for about $10. That's a steal. \n\nSome of the entrees are pretty average but the mizithra cheese spaghetti is OUTSTANDING, and i always leave here full.  \n\nI'd give them 3 stars for most of their food, but I have to bump them a star because the value you get is rare and the mizithra is worth the trip alone.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 10, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "BV8c4QZEzvPWA00ZqJp-jQ", "review_id": "gRtmNTIghj5N1P5ljzCT-Q", "text": "Wonderfully charming place filled with attention to detail and comfort food!\n\nIt is perfect for large & small groups. The food is very reasonably priced and the environment is appropriate for adults and children alike. \n\nI love the wooden floors, the cable car that sits in the center (it's a treat to be seated inside!), the separation of dinning areas into different rooms that provide large groups a measure of privacy & the small tables for 2 that all have plush and unique chairs.\n\nThis location is on Central, directly across from the light rail. Unlike most restaurants in the area, it has a very large parking lot. Not having to worry about parking makes meals here that much more enjoyable :)", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "7EXXpFB46Y53hampKpITEQ", "review_id": "CMs1NhdszvuFnKv5sAhcng", "text": "Ok this place was soo fantastic. I ordered the appetizer Sicilian garlic cheese bread. It had the perfect amount of cheese and garlic. The bread wasn't hard either just right. For my main entree I went with chicken broccoli fettuccine Alfredo. I definitely made the right choice. It tasted delicious! To top it off they include dessert with dinner. :)", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "E5qFR0RBQBoXx8FbrOkdbw", "review_id": "kgJ8l8-8LyM2umfa_iJjow", "text": "Great place, great location, and for downtown EXCELLENT parking. The food was wonderful.  And despite the fact that every table seemed to be filled with holiday office parties, we were seated and served quickly.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cZyQYadALc675NdJ23ANeA", "review_id": "py12LBDiEw2kBxYOffhfXQ", "text": "I went there with a group of 50.  The waitresses are friendly and able to get everyone in and out in less than 2 hours.  We were all ordering off a la carte, it wasn't that we have limited menu, but yet the food all came at the same time and everyone is happy.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ifFTbGgwjXALO1PgMHzrTQ", "review_id": "fPKwS9tCh-_CSSUdaQDLBA", "text": "Not the greatest pasta out there. But then again, what is? I enjoyed the \"Manager's Favorite,\" where you can pick two of their five sauces. I went with White Clam Sauce and Mizithra Cheese and Browned Butter. Definitely very buttery. Like Paula Deen buttery.\n\nThe interior is fun. We sat inside a train or cable car of some sort. Not much else to say. Decent dinner. Decent prices.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hQsdt8LfNpOGDPvjwk3M-w", "review_id": "PDfE4yUATsBUDIzAGyhwuA", "text": "I have been going here since I was a little girl! Lately, the service hasn't been great but still love The Manager's Favorite and good prices.\nToday, we ordered the appetizer Burger Sliders- what came was 1 meatball on a bun. We sent it back being there was nothing on it (caramelized onions) and confused cause it didn't mention meatball, just was supposed to be burger sliders like anyplace you order. We flagged down a manager and him and our server brought back with onions, but insisted that's how it's supposed to be. When leaving, we mention to a different manager (Stefan) and he totally agreed with us. There's a new menu coming, but still not excusable that what we got was definitely not BURGER sliders (no matter how much the other manager,server, and hostess was trying to convince us meatballs are basically the same thing!) Stefan took care of us with offering to give us our money back and a coupon for next time. He saved this trip from us not wanting to come back!", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "18vTyU-FpeXiaOsUj_bRvA", "review_id": "Pi8MXbA0Y2H6pZ3gwtDUIw", "text": "Went during their anniversary celebration.  The building definitely has some character.  But I also felt overwhelmed as if it was a labyrinth of Italian food - but I also understand its been their for a good amount of time so that has no bearing on the star rating.  Anyways. Service was really lacking here.  Ordered a beer when we sat down and didn't get it until after the appetizer.  Got the artichoke dip.  It was good but the value for what we paid wasn't worth it. Free bread was good. Nice and warm and tasty.  Entrees came and were good too.  Pasta cooked well.  Got the brown butter with cheese, very tasty. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their food as well.  When server brought entrees said shed be back to refill water glasses, that didn't happen until desserts came......., so why even come? Not only that but our cheese dispenser was empty when we sat down, was told by runner that he would bring a new one, waited for 5 min, then I just got up and took it from another table. \n\nNot sure if it was just bc of the specials they were running and thus slowing down service but I would go back bc of the price point of the food. But if the service was the same I'd probably not come.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "nc3cqVN0UuB3m50-CcMftw", "review_id": "78v6w8bOFQIrazOyHdS1lQ", "text": "I've avoided coming to OSF because my ex put the fear of Yelp in me about how bad this place was, so much so that nearly four years after the break-up I was still hesitant to dine here. [I truly respect his opinion on eating out]. But my bestie Jason and I were meeting a few friends to attend an N2T production and this was the closest open restaurant on the light rail.\n\nYeah, this is a chain and probably a step above Olive Garden. But what impressed me was the Garlic Mizithra:  Brow butter. Mizithra cheese. Garlic. Bacon. Especially the bacon; I'm a sucker for bacon. Not only did I eat the entire bowl of pasta, after digging into the wonderful sourdough bread and putting a serious dent in the tapenade, I left wearing some memorable stains from the butter. Meh, that's why I brought a scarf.\n\nWhile I cannot say I'd add this to my regular rotation, I wouldn't not return.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fSDXB5MgD2s33wmdi4JC2w", "review_id": "FXn9cnNrCqKsbX0AO1of3w", "text": "ABSOLUTELY terrible. First I ordered a diet coke that was watered down. Cheap. The garlic cheese bread came back tasting like plastic, and left an after taste where possibly the oven they use gives that taste off.... we immediately told them about it they replaced it with another one (this one was garnished as opposed to the first one) and it tasted the same. Probably store bought.... my fiancee ordered the chicken paramagiana and I ordered spaghetti with meatballs and Italian sausage. His plate came back with this small piece of chicken to the side of his spaghetti. Flavorless and not worth the cost. Mine came back a mess. The meatballs, are definitely either not homemade and store bought or they over cooked it, and left it sitting for a while. When I cut into the meatball it was so hard to cut through, when I tasted it it was cold and again flavorless. A note worthy to the Head Chef: use seasoning on everything or change careers. The spaghetti was hard, not smooth tasting like they should be. The marinara sauce on everything we ordered was bland. It tasted like a can of tomatoes and that's it. No garnishes anywhere. The Italian sausage I was afraid to even bite into. When I did, it was cold and spit it right out. From the moment we got there, our host walked us to our table mentioning how they were \"surprisingly busy.\" I'm sure this may have been the case for the night, and the kitchen dropped the ball because they may have been overwhelmed or understaffed... Either way no excuse to serve what they served. I went and nicely told our server it was not her, we were actually pleased with her, but for our first time, it was horrible and we wouldn't return. Adam the manager then came out told us his apologies, went back to the kitchen, and found out they did overcook and let the food sit, so apparently from Adam's words he said they were afraid of being in trouble, which now they were all \"in trouble.\" Any ways, they only got a 2 star only because Adam and the server were nice and they ended up comping the entire bill except for $2 for the iced tea my fiancee ordered (which also sucked). We tipped her $10. Although he tried getting us to come back. I will never. First impressions are everything and YUCK. I would have preferred Burger King food over this place. Nothing amazing about Olive Garden but we should have gone to Bucca Di Beppo or Olive Garden. We ended up not even eating, paid for our bill, and left to go eat an actual tasteful dinner elsewhere.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nte_amQXKvsNUPdS4zC60A", "review_id": "_B61tzhzSn8M8PDEXet0fw", "text": "Marsala spaghetti-nuff said!", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "abOylNvfQuQncbCmWbYI8g", "review_id": "SOMASZML3BhY2PHsKlcr-w", "text": "This place is absolutely amazing!  From the atmosphere to food!  I was there last night for a birthday dinner for close friend.  This place never disapoints!", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3TTWu3lElFi-c3fOZ3Gkrw", "review_id": "5R9nDRiEqeC91xNvy599xQ", "text": "My kids and I love this place. We have visited this location three or four times and the Chandler location once. We even turned my mom and stepdad into fans who visit the Chandler location often. We always get great service and tons of food. Tonight was no exception. My son had the Chicken Parmigiana and was extremely happy. My daughter chose the Cheese Mannicotti and Spaghetti, while I had the Meat Lover's plate with 2 huge meatballs and an Italian sausage with spaghetti and meat sauce. We each sampled each others and loved the delicious flavors. We don't get downtown very often, but when we can this is our restaurant of choice.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0e0IR1S2TjRFou8IAGqung", "review_id": "uJYtMjZfK89eKN9kJ2t0Qw", "text": "Bad service, no bread, no drink refill , took 45min to get our first drink:( ouch , used to love this place but service sucks", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "G0P_behAXdCXVRdUMl7dhg", "review_id": "4DcWxvvb5W4QeXhboEfPgw", "text": "Very charming spot, reasonable prices and good food. We had a group with four children during a busy time and they accommodated us great. Nice to be able to eat with children in an adult restaurant\nand not feel out of place.  We will definitely be back again.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-39Gyn0uR_NWyJayrviRpw", "review_id": "n1VEuNZwcmHEsscx0RF8dw", "text": "This is my first review of this restaurant but I have been here many times. I have always had a great experience and have never been disappointed with the food I have ordered. This location is my preferred one due to its location. The building is full of character and the light rail stop being right in front is a plus since my 6 year old son loves riding it. Yes, it is not the best Italian food ever but it is consistently good and the value is solid.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hg7Mt4AzXq15DJTdh5TX2w", "review_id": "of4X0X0z663OCv0ahit3AA", "text": "omg. sitting in the bar because they had no seating in main diningroom.  menus flung onto the table, no greeting from server. when i mentioned it to the server. she gets an attitude. food comes out, cold and unappetizing.... having to listen to a guy at the next table scream, use the f bomb every other sentence.\nmanager did bring our hot food out personally so we got to talk. this is not the place i remember to come and dine and enjoy........", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "ReQf3Fpx9EToAHZINtdKzg", "text": "Finally made it back here after 4 years, this time accompanied by Mike C. and Jackie C.  As last time, I ordered a Lunch Special.  This combo started with a nice hot loaf of bread and was followed by my choice of soup or salad (salad), and then the main course, for which I went with spaghetti and meat sauce, accompanied by a big \"Zesty Italian Sausage\" link.  It was $8.99. \n\nLast time my Lunch Special of Spaghetti with Meat Sauce included a beverage and dessert, but not the Italian Sausage.  I think I could have assembled the same Combo today for same price as back then.  In any event, it was all good, and it's 3 Stars again for Old Spaghetti Factory.     :-)", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mDS8rlDOcgRT3PMHGz3tug", "review_id": "XMry1o21f4zZ_MkAbrmFhw", "text": "Reviews are not that good, but I felt our lunch was very good. Service was highly attentive, and our pastas were flavorful. Good sauce, both the tomato meat sauce and the clam sauce were good. Bread was very average, but the spumoni made up for it!", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "077H-VKas8myY_L4rFuGTw", "review_id": "8YoRMnLNx8gTnkp8iXESjg", "text": "If it wasn't for the tasty food, I would have given this place one star for service. The service was HORRENDOUS. We made a reservation for 5:15PM for 5 people. My boyfriend and I arrived after the other three in our party. Our server didn't come back for about 7 minutes and was really frazzled. She asked what we were drinking and mid drink order, she stopped us, walked away and then came back and said, \"I just can't handle this. I need help with my tables.\" No apology to us for interrupting and just walking away. She was very overwhelmed with 4 tables and I am unsure why. We were all super chill and the three tables that were seated roughly at the same time were all really close together and no one was rude or really needy that I could tell. \n\nWe eventually ordered and received our meal. We had to keep asking for drink refills from the server and she wasn't really prompt with refilling water glasses. What is even more irritating to me is that she never once apologized to us for the way she acted. She was quite rude when we asked for anything and had no issues reaching over our plates. My whole experience was ruined by this one older server who truly seems like she would fit in better at a hole in the wall diner where her crap attitude would be acceptable.  \n\nThe food however, was great. Italian food is hard to mess up, but the food was reasonably priced and we received salad, some bread and a scoop of ice cream with every meal.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5DIAiai0FhAnubXzNZdo1A", "review_id": "kkuDdV1F_i3Js1u22BNDTQ", "text": "They messed up our reservation didn't get to eat...had to leave to get to Comerica after 30 minute wait...", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P00yf6mwj6KUdacXamCDRA", "review_id": "lGJXSHDjqFQ_1NrOZhtFJg", "text": "My family of 5 went for dinner on a Saturday night. We had a reservation for 6:30 granted we went early to see if we could be seated earlier but no luck needless to say we did not get seated till almost 7. The hostess staff was rude and had to get the manager involved. My kids did not like to food at all and they love spaghetti and meatballs. Food did not come out hot at all. The food was also average nothing special about it. I would not recommend this place and will not be coming back.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z3HZErxBG6E7o2AF7slKXA", "review_id": "tjTmjGCngw9EMu60EqzGwA", "text": "It is what it is. A family portions and very casual place. The food here is pretty good. And service is always wonderful. Walking through the kitchen before u get seated is a different touch but seems a little gross to me.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "44Ea1Sp1ueFV0a9pQOUPYQ", "review_id": "N4CKvGRJD0YiK6utLUZO4Q", "text": "Fresh pasta my ass! I'm not sayin they don't make it, but they sure as hell don't know how to cook it. Service is outstanding. Food is a joke. Or at least whoever is cooking it is. They should be fired. This place has been around a long time. Has great potential. I gave it a few tries and nothing but bad luck with the food.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sZKeRKWYXFxpxDrGm6fDVw", "review_id": "eOyXMVIHtS1jYsQlsGvJ-w", "text": "Food was good but our waiter was horrible and our lunch (at 2 in the afternoon) took over 2 hours because the service was so slow.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UCQNrwN4_hHHTWYa8cqe_Q", "review_id": "jmOhmAfrE6qVvCeMoRKWXw", "text": "We really had a great time here,\nWe were celebrating our oldest foster daughters 8th birthday. So my wife, our two foster kids, and myself met our daughter and her boyfriend here. We had a 6:30 reservation, we were actually there early. This is were I had the only problem of the evening. When we first arrived, I told them who I was and we are early. The hostess said that we were going to need to wait for our reservation time. While I was in shock, I asked her. So if we just walked in now and asked for a table, we would be seated now? This is when she said one moment so she can talked to her supervisor. She sat us when she came back and apologized. I told her there was no apology needed. She asked us if we needed them to keep the birthday cake Denise baked in storage which was very helpful.\nNatalie the birthday girl was in awe on the decor of the restaurant and very excited that we ate in the trolley. I ordered the gluten free baked chicken and pasta. It was better then I thought it was going to be. At my age, I am trying healthier food options. Although the chicken was a little dry, pasta was very good. The two girls had spaghetti and meat sauce and had no complaints from them. Not going into detail on what everyone else had, but there was no complaints from them either. When we were finished, they came out with the cake, ice cream, and sang Natalie the birthday song. I believe this is going to be a great memory for her. I know that Natalie never had the chance to experience things like this. Something that myself and very many people take for granted! \n\nThe food here is good, I have had better. \nThe service here was great, even with the little issue.\nThe reason why I gave this place the 5-star, because it gave Natalie a time of her life!", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oxMvO4dIRR4DbhjjfpdDCQ", "review_id": "KmHGZ9yp8oHwWt-YN6gpXw", "text": "I had been wanting to go to this place for a long time, and finally made it. It was so worth the wait, it was so good, and such a cool place to look around. Loved the food, will be back!", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jlllfJpilx3VKqqZg7RO8A", "review_id": "86IM9guIHOEeaj7KOF8KhA", "text": "Listen, the environment is awesome. I LOVED the furniture. It's been many years (16 maybe) since I have been to any Old Spaghetti Factory, so it was really like a new experience for me. \n\nAnywhoo, the staff were kind and super attentive. The waitress was amazeballs. She had an eagle-eye. We didn't want for anything while we were there, she predicted our every need. I can't remember her name :( or I'd give her a special shout out. (If you read this, and recall us complimenting you in your eagle-eye, please comment on this, so people know how fabulous you are.)\n\nI had lobstah ravioli, and it was delectable! I would definitely do this again, and order that every time. Compliments to the chef(s)!!!\n\nThank you all for an awesome dining experience!!", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IhcTLLWKS6ZiNyIX9oQQPQ", "review_id": "Btgc6w0t6BgOb2j6EyrlSQ", "text": "Another fun and delicious meal with the nieces.  Great iced tea as well.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H9SBAgTsHscgvQDTQ1O2NQ", "review_id": "8M60jxEshdSii9Zi_mqv1w", "text": "I finally managed to make my way here after years of saying I would! Love the atmosphere in there. It's so...eccentric! And the food was good. Totally did not know you get a free dessert afterwards! Spumoni icecream was great. Win win situation :D", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_X5Vjj3GbXkIjJpmCmj86g", "review_id": "wXpmvEuMiVpHx7-x3G3syg", "text": "Love the Mitzithra! Good food at a good price but there is almost always a wait. \nEach entree comes with soup or salad, drink and dessert so you get plenty to eat. Their kids menu is also quite extensive so it is great for families and groups.", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y3XJOF3afvlkDVOHhD_JdQ", "review_id": "UUvz0VBleq9ZaPRftl8HCg", "text": "Had a nice dinner at OSF.  The staff was pleasant and attentive.  The food was OK overall.  Nothing too special, but tasty!  The building and atmosphere are fun, kind of a blast from the past.  I would imagine it would be a great place to take the kids.  Pretty sure we were supposed to get bread with out meal, but didn't.  The good news came with free ice cream at the end!  I'm sure I'll be back sometime!", "business_id": "DlCtdbceo4YNSI53cCL2lg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "fhV21-QB6n402-J9vR-7cQ", "review_id": "vo1dAsUkpnlrV-FiDa_Odg", "text": "Close, quick, yummy.\n\nI love that there are TONS of vegetarian options.  My favorite is the Caprese - mostly because I am a cheese addict.  My co-workers tell me that the one with turkey and chiles is fantastic.\n\nThe service is personal and friendly, and they are really quick.\n\nWhat I don't love are the prices.  I always think it's a little spendy for a sandwich and some chips for lunch, but then I take a bite and I forget.", "business_id": "kR5i58Pcse1FD9tk-yYLlA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "8gP2cgsvPx4YhSEyBFzKlg", "text": "Stopped by here once on my way home from a movie at the Arizona Center. I had the SW Turkey, or whatever they call it with the guacamole on it. I thought the sandwich was delicious, though pretty expensive at $7. I know you guys have high rent in that complex, but c'mon! The service was pretty poor even though it was empty inside. I tried making small talk conversation with the guy behind the counter asking how long they had been there, etc. He didn't seem to want any part of talking to his customers. \n\n+1 for the food -5 for ass hole employees.", "business_id": "kR5i58Pcse1FD9tk-yYLlA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 7, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "a4KGUV5Jvs8NxJuPrvVgNg", "text": "I have eaten here on several occasions for lunch, and I have mixed reviews about the place.  It's not horrible, but its not the greatest either.\n\nFor starters, they are tucked away in a really weird spot.  Its in the ASU center, and if you did not know it was there, I really don't know how you would find it.  It's also a rather small location, so there is actually no seating inside the place.  All you can really do is place an order, and take it to go.\n\nThe few times I have been in there, the service has been pleasant, but not great.  There is a guy who has waited on me before, and I believe he is either the owner, or a manager.  He's friendly and nice, but always involved in a conversation with someone else.  It seemed like the people that he was talking to were his friends, and I had to wait for him to finish talking to them before I could get any service.  Plus, its not like hes neccesarily \"waiting\" on them.  He's \"shooting the breeze\" so to say.  Can you say annoying?  Im on lunch hour here people, I don't have time to play games.  I just want to eat my lunch and be done with it, ya know?\n\nAnyways, they seem to have a decent menu of items, but the prices are ridiculously expensive.  I can't believe how much this guy charges for his sandwiches.  like $7 for a cheapo sandwich.  The food is good, and the portions are good, but I just find that its not worth the $7-$10 at all...plus you have no seating, and you ignore me when I come in?  yyyeeeaaa.", "business_id": "kR5i58Pcse1FD9tk-yYLlA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2KyJLMY3jmASmwtnmlBuvw", "review_id": "ebQresdDucLFMCH9ttEWKg", "text": "I've eaten there several times.  I won't rave about it, but it's filling.", "business_id": "kR5i58Pcse1FD9tk-yYLlA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OhZEYs9jzyiTaSu_CfeVUA", "review_id": "YsNUXLobOXMtMpOKoKgdbQ", "text": "The sandwhiches and the salads are pretty good. It is super conveinent for students and the businesses around the mercado. They are generally pretty quick at getting the order out. The sanoran turkey, the Cesar and the Cobb salad are all tasty. I prefer the Cesar chicken salad.  There's not really much to say. Crave serves its purpose as a quick healthy lunch spot.", "business_id": "kR5i58Pcse1FD9tk-yYLlA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r3_JcUFWGERe8ytAHQPDyQ", "review_id": "-2u4Pde4ibsk83yxnDvV0A", "text": "Seven dollars for a bag of chips and a sadwich is NOT expensive! Maybe for yelpers that think lunch should be purchased from a drive-thru window, but not me!\nGood choices-especially on the vegetarian side. Happy to buy coffee for under $2-with refills at only 50 cents. AND, happy to support a local business. \nCall ahead during the lunch rush-it can save you ten minutes. \nGreat for families visiting the Science Center-split a sandwich and save some $$.", "business_id": "kR5i58Pcse1FD9tk-yYLlA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "o1_MQm6Ei5ghmkjAvY_0Sg", "review_id": "aAhulyhpOgdW6l0CPmGZbQ", "text": "not good. i went on a wednesday, during lunch, when school was in session. i ordered the roasted red pepper and brie sandwich which was served on a baguette. they had no baguettes, and no brie. they also had no coleslaw which is served on many sandwiches. the prices on the menu were different (and higher) than their menu online. i paid $9.02 for a bad sandwich and a drink. it did come with a bag of lays potato chips. if you want to upgrade your chips to anything else, be prepared to pay 75 cents more. \n\ni only went because i was in a class in the mercado which is where this sandwich shop is located. i will not be going back.", "business_id": "kR5i58Pcse1FD9tk-yYLlA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wVSGZN8d3ao4ad97kEDzYg", "review_id": "QErcLM4jnG9QJAPdPEWqQg", "text": "Everything there is Way overpriced. My sandwich wasn't terrible, just ok. I could make better at home. Definately not worth $9! \n\nI will give them credit for their coffee. It is amazing.", "business_id": "kR5i58Pcse1FD9tk-yYLlA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "erbiQ7DZDxA_Z7k8-zUhcA", "review_id": "B51kTYU3-lUtUBzgSaeLgA", "text": "Crave Sandwich Cafe is almost a daily addiction for me. It's close to the office but it's the food that keeps me coming back. Their specialty are sandwiches but everything on the menu is good and FRESH, and prepared by a friendly staff just to your liking.", "business_id": "kR5i58Pcse1FD9tk-yYLlA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I_ewWoOeCnlm7kwNTG9VBQ", "review_id": "pVbawzX5XCWiHYt77xUSRw", "text": "Excellent local sandwich shop, I've been going here for several years and the sandwiches are always good. Great prices an always fresh. Support your local business.", "business_id": "kR5i58Pcse1FD9tk-yYLlA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gQfoD8JrvPYKrXoSm10YKQ", "review_id": "VWaDipMY4E5wpyyxrBA_NA", "text": "Worst customer service I've experienced in a long time. I was attending a meeting at ASU, when a Representative from Crave came in to clear out the pastries and catering items the conference contracted them to serve. When the Program Leader at the meeting asked the fellow a question concerning water; he replied with disdain stating \"that's not my job\". When she further questioned him, he proceeded to answer her questions in a very antagonistic way.\n\nI had just bought a sandwhich from this place during our lunch break, but after witnessing this interaction, I have no desire to support a business that lacks a certain amount of professionalism. The sandwich was not impressive, so clearly I will not be missing anything over the next few days.", "business_id": "kR5i58Pcse1FD9tk-yYLlA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mSpMEAm6xUS6bG8qDT5giw", "review_id": "7O9BpmKTB8H0azK1Fj3MWw", "text": "Great sandwiches (that's all I've tried) - especially their honey-mustard and brie combinations (with Turkey, Ham, or Roast Beef). Yum. I also appreciate their convenient variety of snacks and candy, even Tylenol if you need it. They serve coffee too, although I haven't tried it yet.\n\nIts a pretty basic sandwich shop, that caters to students and employees at ASU's Mercado buildings on Van Buren, and to a lesser extent the UA College of Medicine across the street, and Heritage Square. Its too bad the storefront is so hidden - you have to know exactly where you're walking or you'll miss it, and its not at all visible from the street.\n\nI'm not sure what upsets everyone so much about the prices - this isn't Subway, their sandwiches are much more substantial, and you get chips (plain Lays potato chips) in the bag with your sandwich. Most of the sandwiches are between $6 - $7, but that's what you'd pay at Corner Bakery or really any non fast-food-chain or sandwich shop these days. Also, it's a local business for goodness sake, in downtown Phoenix no less, so consider the fact that they represent exactly the kind of economic activity this part of the city needs. There's some cheaper pre-made sandwiches and snacks for sale if you're really so concerned.\n\nDespite having just compared it to generic fast food, the service really is quite fast. Unfortunately, there isn't room in the tiny shop for any tables, but you can order a sandwich and they'll have made it in 2-5 minutes while you wait.\n\nThe owner, Tom, is there almost every day, and most of the employees are very nice and will remember your order if you go there frequently.\n\nAlso, they just replaced their cash register with an iPad and use Square, so they will swipe your card on the iPad and sign with your fingertip, OR (even cooler) you can use the Pay with Square app and never have to take out your wallet at all.", "business_id": "kR5i58Pcse1FD9tk-yYLlA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gfoErsyOWfR_rx6v6Xwy4w", "review_id": "q69pkZmpWHbfCLaK-CxBMg", "text": "Super fast, lots of vegetarian options, and the meat options aren't bad either.  I've never had a bad sandwich or salad here.  The staff is always friendly, and the toffee chocolate chip cookies are super good.  I am also confused by the fuss about the prices, because I find Crave to be on par with or even a bit cheaper than...every other sandwich joint I've been to in my life.  Additional shout-outs to: the caesar salad and roasted pepper/brie sandwich.", "business_id": "kR5i58Pcse1FD9tk-yYLlA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wkUcQbHYTcswwfbjADI5Xw", "review_id": "nxwrqJ2V40jtKD2Xakx9HQ", "text": "AH-MAZING!\n\nIf you haven't been to Crave and work downtown near the Arizona Center, then you are truly missing a diamond in the rough!  With so many eating choices downtown, Crave really stands out as a place where quality and price are a top priority.  All their sandwiches are fantastics.  They even offer healthier choices with 1/2 sandwich and a salad or soup combination.  Their low prices make them the perfect choice for my daily lunch destination (Less than $7 and includes chips).\n\nTheir staff are very helpful and provide consistent service on a daily basis.  Be sure to get in early on your lunch break as it can get quite crowded.\n\nDefinately A+++!", "business_id": "kR5i58Pcse1FD9tk-yYLlA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2vcv2jaRXikeQ6RwPDSOxg", "review_id": "ZS60BJ3HYVc9uVf9I8gaAg", "text": "Loved the food, but not the prices. Oh well! I don't remember names of the sandwiches, but we tried two different kinds and I loved them. One had turkey and cranberry sauce (they ran out of stuffing) but I didn't care! The other one had a kick to it. Peppers, chipotle sauce and roast beef. YUMMY! \n\nWe were staying right down the street and I found this place on yelp and I'm glad we did. :-)", "business_id": "kR5i58Pcse1FD9tk-yYLlA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MWjF-59mIgLLKCxqacI-nw", "review_id": "oZQbvp6Uy1eMrIu1_ilVMQ", "text": "This is a perfectly acceptable little (tiny) sandwich shop tucked away off the street.  There are a couple things to be aware of before you go.\n\n1.  They have no seating, but there are tables outside.  Don't come here on a rainy day.\n2.  They are closed early on Fridays and all weekend, so Friday at lunch is not a great time to come because they can be out of some things.  No soup, no chicken, etc. when we went.\n\nThose annoyances (and the less than optimal location) aside, I found the sandwiches themselves to be solid if not remarkable.  One thing that I really do like, even though I'm not a vegetarian, is the abundance of meatless sandwiches.  Usually a sandwich place will have one veggie sandwich which is just \"all the veggies on bread.\"  You can come here every day of the week and get a different variety of veggie sandwich.\n\nThe meat sandwiches also show some originality, though if you look at the menu, it's really the same four sandwiches over and over with different meats.  The ingredients seemed fresh, it came with chips, and I don't think $7 is exorbitant for a sandwich and chips.  There's only one size, so you get what they give you, but it was enough for lunch.\n\nI don't know that I'd be rushing back to try anything else, but it served its purpose for a quick afternoon meal.", "business_id": "kR5i58Pcse1FD9tk-yYLlA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Aaafbip-U2aeTXbvinBLiA", "review_id": "KN7fy7wzuTwdHCsCk0YZow", "text": "Close to work yet I think I will keep walking.  I've been there for breakfast and lunch and it's ok.  I tried their spicy peanut slaw, and all you can taste is sriracha and nothing else, bleh!  I couldn't eat it, it was not flavorful just a burning heat. Sandwiches are ok, nothing to really jump and down about.", "business_id": "kR5i58Pcse1FD9tk-yYLlA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rZF3xgKdanZG1yfJdPHBJw", "review_id": "QBMTMfhthM0QGoZV3W3LOA", "text": "3.5 if half stars were available. The food was okay and the service above average. I went to Tom's as a tourist and I think this might have more appeal to locals. It seems to be a Cheers place where everybody knows your name and pictures of local politicians are on the walls. A nice joint for beers and burgers.", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2006-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "fW1RBWhhVrZ5t-TURpIvlA", "review_id": "1Egq0jK9mqeeyh8jC4X4og", "text": "I seem to be going to Tom's Restaurant & Tavern about every two weeks. where  I meet my friend for lunch.  I love this place and our main waiter, Frank, Jr.  not only is he so professional, courteous and funny, but  becomes your friend right away.  You would think you have known him forever.  Their food is delicious and they have a huge menu.  It's very nice because you can either choose to sit outside on the patio like a cafe' setting, or sit inside the restaurant.  They are reasonably priced and most of the people that eat there are on their lunch hour, so they do hurry to get your food out.  I highly suggest you try Tom's Restaurant and Tavern the next time you are down on Central Ave.", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sZA97tX9NH01KXIqa8FJ4w", "review_id": "ghs2kRP5H37v4vWZtaThrA", "text": "Goon alert!\n\nFood was once again, not terrible, but not what I ordered. (What's with this? Nothing on the menu is complicated, why can't you deliver what was ordered?)\n\nHowever, when I tried to get the attention of my waiter I was accosted by a goon.\n\nThe guy tells me he is the manager, but he acted like a goon. Came up to the table, did not identify himself as being part of the establishment and growled \"Waddya want?\"  \n\nHe got angry and slammed away when I asked him who he was.\n\nThe waiter is a really nice guy and hampered by a kitchen that seems to never quite get it right. But where it is usually at least passable, the manager pushed them over to total failure.", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fhV21-QB6n402-J9vR-7cQ", "review_id": "9Rksh5GwxxguL1H-y_72Pw", "text": "I want Tom's to be better... but it isn't.  The place has a cool \"Cheers\" vibe, the service is excellent, but...\n\nI ordered a grilled cheese.  The simplest thing on the menu, right?  WRONG!  \n\nThose of you who are grilled cheese experts, like I am** will understand when I say: there was no butter on the bread and there was only one paltry slice of american cheese.  Seriously.  At least give me some cheese for my grilled cheese sandwich.  It's even in the title!\n\nI am sure that Tom's has more options for non-carnivores on their huge menu, but I was in a hurry and didn't have time to peruse the menu at length or concoct a special order.\n\nThe worst part?  My sub-par grilled cheese, fries, and iced tea came to $12!!!  Come on!  They put a piece of individually wrapped cheese between two dry pieces of toast!\n\nAt least the service was good.\n\n**side note: I really wish more restaurants would get on the options for vegetarians bandwagon.  No, I do not want iceberg lettuce on a plate with italian dressing, thank you.", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "SBbftLzfYYKItOMFwOTIJg", "review_id": "ps012PRqRgxwh6I15vKRrQ", "text": "I moved away from downtown for a bit and I forgot all about Tom's, but I never forgot the tasty veggie melt I would always get as a vegetarian.\n\nWe're back downtown and decided that we would head over there to enjoy some tasty food.  The husband ordered the pulled chicken plate with mustard marinade.  He took one bite and said \"I didn't know it until right now, but this is exactly what I needed.\"  It came with a ton of veggies and he substituted the rice for cottage cheese.  \n\nI ordered my veggie melt that wasn't exactly how I remembered it, but still pretty good.  The rye bread was a tad greasy, but perfectly crispy.  The veggies were the same combo and flavor as before, but they used to be chopped up very fine.  Maybe the cook was having an off day.  \n\nDavey ordered a Margarita which only comes on the rocks but in a pint glass and the extra in a short glass.  He described the drink itself as \"adequate.\"\n\nThere were very few other customers and our server was quick and attentive.\n\nToms deserves 4 stars based mostly on numerous visits over years.  If today was my only experience though, I might slide down to 3.  And, now that I curbed my veggie melt jones, I'm definitely branching out to the rest of the menu at my next visit.", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "2KyJLMY3jmASmwtnmlBuvw", "review_id": "nqRheOZLq0DGFthXOPSUVg", "text": "THE place for lunch downtown!  Just gimme a bowl o' 'red', some crackers and a glass of icy-cold milk, and nobody gets hurt!\n\nTom's has been that way since before you were born, and it still is!\n\nOh yeah, they do have other things on the menu.  But, for the regulars....", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SBbftLzfYYKItOMFwOTIJg", "review_id": "I1r_KR5ryDL21mn7bvGkrQ", "text": "I went here last night to get a tasty meal and found out that they have a \"special events menu.\"  Last night the special event - Snoop Dogg and 311 - brought out a bunch of white 30-somethings with crappy tribal tattoos.  Their menu is incredibly brief and not what we anticipated even slightly when we decided to go.  So we left with no food.", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7cR92zkDv4W3kqzii6axvg", "review_id": "ZOtyrHpIRDAQynQBBiCv9A", "text": "I gave it a shot because it looked interesting from the street and had a nice patio.\n\nI went, that's it, I'm done.\n\nI ordered the Blue Plate Special, which today was a chicken green chili plate.\n\nThe chicken was quite dry, it came with wild rice (wtf?) and had tomato slices on a bed of leafy greens. W? T? F?\n\nThat screams out \"filler\".\n\nThere was pico de gallo which wasn't too bad. No idea if it was handmade or store bought, but it was the bright spot in my experience.\n\nTo drink I had a belgian wheat beer that was pretty good, but I ordered that one because the waiter said they didn't have Widmer Bros. Hefeweizen.\n\nDespite there being a Widmer Bros. Hefeweizen neon sign hanging behind the bar.\n\nThe waitress, who, by the way, appeared to be old enough to have worked at Toms when it opened (80 years) was not good at all. Ten minutes from when I ordered my beer she came out empty handed to see if I was ready to order. When I asked about aforementioned beer she rolled her eyes and departed, returning with said beer, adorned with an orange slice, that I specifically requested it not have.\n\nWhen my food was delivered, in a MOSTLY timely manner, she never returned.\n\nEver.\n\nDespite my beer being empty.\n\nI don't think I'll be going back to Toms, nor would I recommend it.", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "oIVsVM8H273aoT1JUmsDIg", "review_id": "USroHZBd0XfINJrerPiP7A", "text": "My work has hosted a few forum-type shindigs here, and most recently at one such shindig, I had breakfast while listening to people discuss water issues.  I have to admit, the scrambled eggs, potatoes and sausage were much more appealing (and tastier) than listening to a bunch of government and corporate bigwigs talk about how to conserve water.  \n\nIt's typical diner fare. But, I will say the scrambled eggs were excellent. I don't like fru-fru eggs that are a undercooked and watery.  I like me some hearty, scrambled in about a pound of butter eggs. And, that is what I got.\n\nTom's also has a great vibe -- again the whole diner experience.  Saddle-up to the bar, take in some of the history hanging on the walls, and perhaps see a few Arizona notables walk in (Phil Gordon must be a regular because I spotted him on my first visit.)\n\nAll in all, if you want a nice, no-frills, but definitely one-of-a-kind Phoenix tradition, head to Tom's for breakfast, lunch or dinner.  Oh, yeah, and they validate your Patriots Parking Garage ticket, so FREE parking... YEAH!", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "6WrOT1dj6sigl_voiwQ7HA", "review_id": "YVNqUCqsiKArJOGDKVHDHA", "text": "Eh...ok here is the deal. They were maybe smart to stick with dishes that are impossible to toally screw up. The two dishes reccomended by our server (Eliseo, who was a dream by the way) were fish and chips, and the burger. Neither sucked...but neither made me go wow. The cole-slaw was not very tasty to me or my dining companion. It sortof tased like the mouthful of Aqua-net I would get as a child when walking into the cloud of it while my mom got ready in the morning. The 80s were strong with chemicals...\n\nHere is what I do like...in a proper spot downtown, this is basically a little diner that serves booze. Yeah I had a beer with my burger and it was awesome! When pressed for time before a show at the Orpheum I was still able to have drinks and a meal without doing bar food. Yes the menue is limited but it is food.  \n\nThe place has a lot more potential than kinetic going for it but Eliseo was such a dream (and I had beer) that I can comfortably give it 3 stars.", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "GyFmGA5UQZ4pXdx1lUH86g", "review_id": "uSRFoBsQb_qw5J0F_tlNlw", "text": "never again. i've given't tom's two tries - because in fairness, every place has an \"off\" night. tonight was the last time. we were there at least 25 minutes. we ordered drinks. drinks never came. we left.", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "kq5Pdsy8Znyh9KEkxWT_QA", "review_id": "oCmmy2Dxt6PVMUIh4e3M9A", "text": "I was seeing a show at the Dodge Theater, was short on time, and hungry! I wasn't sure what restaurants were around the Dodge, so my friend and I walked down Washington, confident that we'd stumble upon something at some point. And we did, it was Tom's Restaurant and Tavern. They seemed to have a pretty decent beer selection, and open tables, which we were happy to find so close to the show. \n\nWe sat down and took a look at the menu. It was a special event menu, which I really hate. I don't see the point of restricting the menu so much just because of a show down the street. There were about 4 vegetarian options, few of which seemed appetizing. My friend opted for the potato skins sans chili and I opted for the jalapeno hummus. The waiter returned some time later to let me know that they were out of the hummus, and gave me a different menu that had the aldo pasta listed. penne pasta, marinara sauce, parmesan cheese and garlic bread- i was sold. The food arrived, and wasn't bad. The pasta was pretty small, but was enough to fill me up, and my friend seemed ok with her potato skins. \n\nOverall, the food was ok, but it was really the service that caused me to rate them with only two stars. I'm not sure if our server is a server by trade- it seemed like it might have been his first night. He was super slow and had a really hard time remembering what we had ordered. He also seemed to have to have a hard time with keeping our orders straight and not confusing them with the orders of the tables next to us. I was also really disappointed by the menu. I know that this is more of an old-fashioned diner, but the options were so limited that it was actual work finding something to eat (I'm sorry, but when I was hoping for some cheese or some spicy flavor, a plate of steamed veggies just doesn't sound appetizing). \n\nI'd be willing to give this place another shot, but definitely not on an \"event\" night, because it was really pretty lame.", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "IytQiWJDq0mGtCWowMp0CA", "text": "We stopped in for what we had hoped would be a quick lunch on a Wednesday.  My coworker mentioned that it had recently changed ownership after the former owner passed.  \n\nThe place is clean and we were greeted quickly, opting to eat out on the patio on a wonderful spring day.  We were handed menus and were greeeted a few min later by our waitress, who took our drink orders.   We finally put in our food orders all 3 of us ordered a sandwich of some sort on the menu,  I had the grilled cheese with bacon on rye (hold the tomato) and a side salad.  Now up to this point the wait seemed average for a downtown sitdown lunch.  Two glasses of water later, we began to wonder where our food was as did other tables around us.  \n[I could have been and out of Jimmy John's across the street for less time and $]\nWe FINALLY got our food.  But they forgot my side salad. It eventually came out (a little unimpressive mostly iceburg salad, to their credit it did have homemade croutons on it).  The rye on my bread seemed as if it was on the dry stale side before grilling, over all it was ok, noting special.  One coworker picked at his turkey melt a bit unimpressed.  \n\nHitting the 1 hr mark we finally got our check and waited.  She finally cameback out with the credit card and said she was confused and wanted to confirm if the card she had in hand was from our table.  HUH?!  Ok.....\n\nThank goodness one of my lunch companions was my supervisor otherwise I would have been awkward to walk in from an extended lunch hour and a half.", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jj1W2oVyet8ISMKzdhBHDg", "review_id": "5HKwOFuUPcMlr7kmfDbEIQ", "text": "What happened here? This used to be a place that you could go into and get a fine meal and out within an hour. A month ago I was there for a business lunch and it took a total of 2 hours for 4 people. They kept loosing our order they told us. The manager comped most of the meal for us. \nToday I stopped in and this time had to nearly hog tie the waiter to take our beverage order. Once he got there we ordered our food items for fear he would never return. About an hour later our food finally arrived. The food is great but the side salad was a disappointment. \nBIDWELL FAMILY: Now that you own this historic restaurant, stop by and check out the poor service that you are offering.", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O40m0iBNlHOYbMQ1fvacQg", "review_id": "fOXuMPyHW5Xerq1OIIAvww", "text": "We happened to stumble upon this place walking downtown and figured since it's surrounded by businesses that it would be a quick lunch.  Boy were we wrong.  The staff seated us quickly and took our order but then we waited...and waited...\n\nFinally the food came out and it was mediocre at best.  The Cajun Chicken sandwich was a chicken breast with something that may have resembled paprika on it.  It tasted like cardboard and the roll it was on was hard.  It was served dry with tomato and lettuce if you wanted it.  The curly fries were surprisingly good considering the sandwich.  It took quite some time to pay our bill and the serve staff kept walking around talking about how they were short staffed and their last table didn't leave enough of a tip.  I understand that's frustrating but in front of other patrons seems a little...offf.", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HL7NUwyAVtOKHz5xhB5Qfg", "review_id": "3v392Wp6CQ40ULwoobl0lg", "text": "Read about Tom's, was intriqued by both the history and new ownership.  The staff is friendly, the decor is nice (if a bit too bright for a tavern).  However, the food and service are lacking.  Ordered a cheese burger medium rare with no bun and a fried egg; delivered a raw burger with a bun and no egg.  When the food was returned to be cooked - received a terse comment about ordering a medium rare burger - do we want it medium.  Actually, I would have rather enjoyed a medium rare burger without the added commentary.  \nThe caesar salad warm warm and wilted.\nWe will not be back; my wife and I enjoy the resurgence of the downtown area - but next time I want a burger it will be 5Guys right across the street.", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AcErO3j0GFTXbdJHbuD2-Q", "review_id": "yQpNLbgowzV_43jgKDfpFA", "text": "Not a \"destination eating place.\" Susan had a burger and I had a BLT. We both thought the food was good except my bacon was a little salty. I really like the cole slaw with the lime but Susan hated it... to each his own. Anyway, kind of a nice downtown eatery but I wouldn't drive far to have lunch there. Nice wines for $5/glass from 11-2.", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7cucTtf-UbtDxnvFnnb1jw", "review_id": "cSjkmUn9P9EJ1S8bTo3fQQ", "text": "Stopped in before a concert - had the French Dip and a side of mac & cheese.  I'm one of those people who never clean my plate, and I have to confess that I cleaned my plate here.  The Chipotle Mac & Cheese is fantastic.  French Dip was tender and on a great bun.  Will definitely be back.", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "AirVzN1BVQBmq5zY0YMNYQ", "review_id": "A-pKy3x_cS7jTaKi3zPeaQ", "text": "If you haven't been to Tom's Tavern since the recent remodel, you NEED to go back!  They reopened the doors in October 2011 and the place looks great!  Oh, and the food on the new menu is good too!!  The new owners did a fantastic job of updating the decor with a clean, modern look and yet keeping the feel of a Phoenix classic!\n\nOpen seven days a week with breakfast, lunch, happy hour, and dinner!  Average lunch is about $10-12 a plate, which isn't cheap, but with the good food, cool inside atmosphere, and adorable patio I will gladly pay a few bucks extra to support a great local business!  Located right on the corner of First Avenue and Washington, just across from CityScape, the patio makes a perfect place for people watching on a nice Arizona day (which we are lucky enough to have so many of this time of year)!\n\nGreat food choices, sandwiches ranging from a Reuben to a Cuban (\"no more rhymes now, I mean it\"), delicious varieties of smoked meats, fish and chips and fish tacos, soups (including a daily 'blackboard special'), and salads.  Wings, nachos, sliders, and a hummus appetizer that I would eat as my lunch entree.  Overall, it is a great mix of food without being too overwhelming of a menu.\n\nI love the soup and salad combo (your choice of salad) and can't wait for an excuse to go back for happy hour.  I almost cried when I noticed there is a $5 GLASS OF WINE LUNCH SPECIAL FROM 11-2 . . . I had to go back to work . . . what a tease!\n\nHappy hour is 2:30 - 6:30 on weekdays with food and drink specials.  And a weekend brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 8:00am-2:00pm.  Pretty much, any time of day you could stop into Tom's and find something to tempt your taste buds!\n\nCheck it out!", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "wNqwKWaRjClmcKsoJJRFow", "review_id": "b2HsnUGy8Uj-To5biw1W9g", "text": "After I moved to Phoenix I swore that I would NEVER set foot in Tom's Tavern even though it's right around the corner from work and would be ideal for post-work drinks. Then a few weeks ago as I was walking to the bank I happened to peek my head in and saw that the place has been completely redone. \nSo after some soul searching and in desperate need of a beer one night, I popped in. I like what they did with the place. The bar is nice with a marble top and some tables and chairs with more seating toward the back.\nThey have some good stuff on tap. I had two glasses of the Sam Adams season and some Onion Rings which came with some tasty sauces. My bartender was a very nice girl from Alaska who I think is called Vicki (sorry if I got it wrong). All of the staff there were very friendly. The Cuban sandwich is also apparently phenomenal because one lady at the bar would not shut up about how great it was.\nThe ONLY thing I would change is that the places is lit too damn brightly. They need to turn it down a notch because I think this place could become a cool post-work hangout and fun weekend place which we all know downtown desperately needs (if you build it, or in this case turn it down, they will come). They just need more intimate lighting because we all know the magic of lots of alcohol and low lighting (until the spell wears off the following morning but we cross that bridge when we get to it, don't we?)\nBut seriously, I like the place, they have my support, I will be back and I encourage all Yelpers to pop in and check it out.", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zMX4xLGkNVnbsQn52cJ7Ig", "review_id": "rM2RPoCSz1zkylKgxAw79A", "text": "We arrived as a party of 8 to an empty tavern, no other customers there. We were seated, and the waitress came back in fair time for our drink orders. It took a while for the drinks to come, but when they did, it was only a couple of the ones we ordered. I asked the waitress where my drink was, and she rolled her eyes and said something to the effect of \"my bartender is slow.\" I don't know what's up with that, as the waitress was very kind for the rest of the meal.\nWe ordered then and then proceeded to wait for about 40-50 minutes before any food came. We were now one of three tables in the restaurant, and comprised 8 of the 14 customers in it. 40-50 minutes seems a bit slow when you're the only people ordering food (at the time you ordered it)\nWhen I got my Cuban sandwich, it looked pretty good. When I started eating it, I realized that the pork was actually quite dry and devoid of full flavor.", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hsPhmQs2bJLaXR4xphfQyg", "review_id": "IFN6eww7nNqX-FKYatqXqw", "text": "We discovered this place on our last day in downtown Phoenix for a convention. Loved the place, food and beer selection. Great salads and the best fish and chips we've ever had. Well the fish anyway the chips were just frozen french fries. Went back for Happy Hour and had a great bartender David and met lots of interesting people.", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TBi-83lYEqTIM0pK9EAV-A", "review_id": "U2LlWiGpgL7DuipavffFag", "text": "I wish this place were better! The only redeeming factor about this place is the happy hour. I went here yesterday just after the lunch hour and the service and food were both below average. Don't get me wrong, the hostesses were nice... when they were actually around.\n\nI had the veggie burger and my friend had the beef brisket with bourbon sauce. Generally I find that if the veggie burger is good, the normal is bad and vise versa. However, both were terrible. My veggie burger had a terrible mush consistency and the quality of the bun was awful. My friends burger was also lackluster and flavorless. \n\nFor the price I would expect better food... much better food. \n\nHonestly, they should get rid of the tables and add more beer taps. Quit the food, up the drinks.", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vhxFLqRok6r-D_aQz0s-JQ", "review_id": "uTU18t2vQblmiItD9AQ46Q", "text": "Get the fish and chips.  Repeat, get the fish and chips.  The fish tacos are good, but not as good as the fish and chips.  A barbeque sandwich is also good, the sauce is more mustard based than most and is a nice change.  The new owners ran food service at the sports arena so the food tends to be what you can get at the suites (or feels like it).  You don't come here for good health though.  There really isn't anything healthy (like the old Tom's) and lots of the downtown set i.e. lawyers and politicos tend to gather here to see and be seen.", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vSlO67EsdSfAJFKXCgvaPA", "review_id": "vtzNRiMn7xY_eEx90MWWAg", "text": "Just happened to be walking by and wanted a place to relax.  'Ended up ordering the chili  nacho plate and my husband had a beef dish.  Good food.  Nice atmosphere.  Bartender David & staff were very nice - good service.", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hSGAiCRmKSuNIuSsRq0nAQ", "review_id": "3w7k0jglep2zmPXY1LysSg", "text": "$5 for a flaming D P. Great deal and delicious. Patio seatings the way to go when enjoying happy hour. Also a great place to watch games. Great investment Mikey Bidwell", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pEVf8GRshP9HUkSpizc9LA", "review_id": "dxH0uFqz005iB7Ki-GWNFg", "text": "Nice place to grab a drink after work in downtown Phoenix.  They did a nice job with the renovation.  Nice space, nice bartender and decent happy hour specials.", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "y2zgr5dQ9B1a0kiH9xkBog", "review_id": "eUZ0nE3tCq6HPOYeEpXWCw", "text": "I have to say, I was extremely disappointed when stopping in for lunch today.  My husband raved about Tom's lunch he had several months ago.  He said they had \"killer\" potato salad and a chili-mac-and-cheese you'd never find anywhere.\n\nThe 2 of us ordered; Prime Rib French Dip, Cuban Pork Sandwich and a BLT.\n\nThe French Dip was the worst of the 3.  Dry, very over cooked - crispy meat - nothing that we expected, a huge disappointment.  The Cuban Pork was mediocre at best.  The BLT - only okay at best.  I have to say the sides were a different story - the Cole Slaw is the best you may ever eat.  Fries - same, excellent.\n\nThe staff was very attentive, hostess was cheerful and welcomed us warmly.\n\nI don't know what Tom's looked like prior to the remodel - I sure wish I would have made it to lunch before the remodel - we certainly will not go back.  $45.00 for 3 lunches and one soda - not worth it.", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X5GbNXY_nNoa_vTZDD0aCA", "review_id": "W8OlgpjNkU1EJtqMa2yo-g", "text": "We came here for a networking event last week. The crowd (or crowding, as it were) was akin to that of a happy hour or pregame crowd. We felt squished. \n\nThe tap selection is basic, although having the Sam Adams seasonal always makes me like a place. We got to smaple some small bites of some new apps theyre working on which were good. Braised beef pappadeaux. Thats all Im saying.\n\nI may come here again, but only if its not super crowded.", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cTAHmPUV8qsqt6jDrjByEA", "review_id": "E1t55Yw77GQhplMg6Wp5RQ", "text": "Just like the rest of downtown Phoenix, this place was dead. Our server was slow, taking 10 to 15 minutes to bring out our drinks. The food was okay, but nothing to write to my Yelp friends about. If you can find somewhere else in downtown PHX, I recommend you give it a try before ending up at this place.", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ERlSTeUWLO0czI6GEQiz-A", "review_id": "wxnnrgJZJ18LOIwNM9Nrfg", "text": "I had an awesome experience at Tom's Tavern on Sunday. I live nearby and decided to visit for the first time with my girlfriend. We had the brunch buffet that had some good breakfast foods along with some munchies to enjoy during the games. Although we weren't drinking, the bar has happy hour prices which I'm sure many others enjoyed. \n\nDuring the game, a pair of Arizona Cardinal cheerleaders came in and started fraternizing with fans which was an awesome addition to the experience. I will definitely be returning.", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ry48Bta6spNowOkiMNC_xg", "review_id": "aiDZGZcKSDGfblmMyBhsnw", "text": "Stopped in for lunch with an old friend.  We had lots to catch up on, so got a booth inside where it was quieter.  The decor is true to Tom's heritage at this location, modernized with lots of historical pics on the wall.  The Governor's Room has an attractive gleaming golden state seal over the doorway.  \n\nService was excellent.  Food was OK.  Great bar with Tom's specialties, where I don't water, so no info on that.  I should have had the 1929 chili, or a burger to really try the food.  I had a Cuban sandwich with house salad instead.  The salad greens were fresh, the tiny Tom atoes sweet and crunchy.  The sandwich was a Phoenix Arizona Cuban sandwich from Tom's Tavern, not like a Cuban sandwich made by somebody's Cuban mother or Abuelo using all the right Cuban ingredients.  Kind of like Mexican food in Yellowknife, Yukon Territory.  Good test.\n\nNext time I'm having the burger.  There will be a next time.\n\nAmbiance 1\nService 1\nCleanliness 1\nCuban Sandwich 1", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ps4sJ4AobirEmNpjLkWg8w", "review_id": "aVKtY5MYwz1x2iYnPGGz9A", "text": "I love this place. I have only been here once, it was about two weeks ago, I went on for a date night. My boyfriend told me about the place he swore it was good, so I was open minded about trying it. I had fish and chips, they were super good! The waiter was awesome! And they served good \"Sex On The Beaches\" I had about three. The atmosphere was great, since it was downtown and it was the weekend (Friday). We sat outside, all in all I give this place a thumbs up and I am for sure going back there in the near future.", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "S4y3RDjjVzmi_7mqQZ4Dnw", "review_id": "6MaP8rkKJqslEDg0VtvjKQ", "text": "This is a pretty chill spot for drinks & bar food.  We went on a Sunday night after a big meeting that was held at the Phoenix Convention Center.  They were able to accommodate a group of about 20 of us without any issues (not a whole lot of people there).  \n\nTheir quesadillas and curly fries are quite good and I could not help reaching for the nachos again and again, but definitely avoid their Caesar salad (I know, who orders salad at a bar anyway?!)", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u9QCaamnGl7T5lGshpsG9g", "review_id": "FZ1vgf9syYM2AkcJO_Ahzg", "text": "I had a gift certificate for a free meal for two here and finally got around to using it right before it expired, and I'm sure glad I did! I didn't have very high expectations to be honest. And when we walked in we were the only ones there except for an elderly business man on his laptop...not a good sign I thought (even for a downtown restaurant in a downtown that clears out after business hours during the week). \n\nAnyway, everything we had to eat was delicious. We got the chicken tenders for an appetizer and it was very good quality meat, and not too greasy. The girlfriend got the chili, which was really good in no small part due to the fact that the meat used is brisket. Genius. I had the steak and rib combo. Steak was cooked to order and tasty. But the ribs are where it's at. Tender baby back ribs with thick, sweet bbq sauce. The meal also came with 2 rolls, mashed potatoes, and steamed veggies. You're not going home hungry that's for sure.\n\nAnd the service was excellent. Granted, we were the only ones there. But still, our waiter went above and beyond and was so nice. I was worried he would mail it in when I showed our gift certificate but not at all.", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "XxA5k_iyzf9HdvPMp_J27w", "review_id": "khzFNa_p5uCMFoloaMcztg", "text": "This place was the first stop of the night for the bar crawl event and I wasn't extremely impressed. The bartenders were not personable and even though we showed our VIP badges they weren't offering the special pricing for drinks.  The fun feature for this night at least was the decorate you own cupcake. Probably the most fun I had there.", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sUGsIITefQ9u66c7Ic_09A", "review_id": "EB3-OuJHRxJB0CKv88P9Qw", "text": "My coworkers and I had a goodbye work luncheon for a colleague.  The food was delicious and the servers were attentive and nice.  The management was able to coordinate with us to provide a special print-out menu and a microphone for speeches.  I would highly reccommend this restaurant for workplace gatherings.   \n\nWe will be back.", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vc9E781efVDhQafHzC5NEg", "review_id": "mZRlUQKtTvKj-FY7oakRHg", "text": "Nice place, good food and the server was attentive. The place was busy but not overly crowded. We enjoyed our meal.", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6r2lhM6J5-4H2fV6CyLIxA", "review_id": "iOCfDYh7s9bQ9MuJMejYvw", "text": "I decided to eat here for the first time since the line was out the door at the nearby Chipotle.   I tried their hamburger and chipotle Mac n cheese.   The burger is one of the best I've had in a long time.  The Mac n cheese was very cheesy, just the way I like it.  \n\nAdded bonus if you sit on the patio, you get to watch the Arpaio protesters across the street.", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "uzTmh1jCveKLvUjcfN-PQA", "review_id": "pLjjU1t-Zs5iZb7yzQDekA", "text": "This place is good, and it has a nice vibe to it. Very laid back. I just wish it was open longer... but that's not really a big issue especially now. \n\nThe food was good, each time I ordered the Fish and Chips and my signature \"Sex on the beach\" my drink was super good! I had about four of them and could have kept on going. I was on a date with my BF he recommended we go because he went with this co workers. \n\nService was prompt and my waiter was super nice. We were sitting on the patio and the only ones out there, but she still made sure to come out often to check on us. :)", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zTs4os3QZMQGJNv5IyhGPQ", "review_id": "qQTpdr1mZHZbD9VEK0OaYw", "text": "Good, not great food, friendly staff, overpriced. Had the burger with brisket, and Mac and cheese, and a beer. Everything was competent, just not worth the $22. tab.", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R3T6yCGOBQUDk1S6aGWmiQ", "review_id": "OCaaizdCSeHdseZ8bRkJCQ", "text": "Surprised by an awful experience...was told by co-workers that this place had awesome food...unfortunately this is far from the truth. I ordered the half salad/soup combo , thinking how can you screw that up...well Toms managed to do just that after waiting over 45 minutes during lunch for our food to come it was the most pathetic meal I've ever seen . I can't believe I paid over $12 for an iceberg lettuce mix not what is expected at that price add four measly strips of chicken and super oily dressing and you have what may be the worst salad ever. Oh let's not forget the tiny cup of soup which was mainly broth and I feel like I was totally ripped off.", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q04p7abdmdPkWPoPDgxzIQ", "review_id": "LnvHtzZ6m-YUEdOeW1gotg", "text": "We come here for all the Arizona Cardinals game every away game and are so happy with the food and service. Their new general manager has really turned the place around and the servers are all professional and friendly. Highly recommend!", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0FtlTCPyKB4rjuM7mK02Kw", "review_id": "hdDLJY6ujurdynOrVvLKrw", "text": "A little too overpriced for the type and quality of foods being offered, but I can't dock them too much for that. Service is great and the outside seating is wonderful in newly revitalized downtown. Close to all the local jobs, courts, and firms, so the location is ideal.\n\nWait time is decent and the waiters/waitresses have always been pleasant.", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sTYxqAOh7hqHfmfQry22lw", "review_id": "khAdH_yuuzA_w_XAKeci3Q", "text": "We decided to veer from our usual favorite place, The Strand, and try something new. Tom's looked appealing so we stopped in. We were both very hungry and the menu had some awesome looking offerings. \n\nFirst we ordered the Spinach artichoke dip, as this is one of our favorite appetizers and we like to try it wherever we go. What we didn't realize (which is admittedly our fault) is that it's got jalapeno cheese. The 2 horrible things about this dish were : #1 it's $9.50 and you get the tiniest little cup of dip...seriously...so teeny tiny!!!! Give me a break! And just a handful of stale chips. #2 Who puts jalapeno in spinach artichoke dip? At least SAY SO in the title...when you read \"Spinach Artichoke Dip\" you just assume that's what it will be. Who reads the description, anyway (still, I will take ownership of that part). It was so gross...we sent it back. \n\nThen the dinner salad. A small plate of iceberg lettuce and a few croutons. Really? \n\nThen the worst...the cheeseburger. I asked if their medium was still a bit pink inside and was assured that it was. I realize some places interpret medium rare and medium differently which is way I always clarify. Well, this wasn't even close. It was cooked WELL. It was over cooked to the point of a leather consistency. Also, it was so bland. No seasoning or anything. Our waiter asked if I wanted them to cook me another one but even if they got the meat temperature right it still would have been nasty with no taste, so I passed and just sent it back. \n\nI did eat the fries because I was hungry and it was the only edible thing I got (and not even that good). \n\nLastly...our waitress. She sucked. Never checked on us, seemed to not really care, and it wasn't busy so it's not like she was in the weeds or anything. Needless to say we won't be visiting ever again. We're gonna stick with The Strand down the street.", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nFx9DheX1gsNz_Sz5fFvKA", "review_id": "vtKpEZ2Xlv3V3cylkOscYg", "text": "Tom's Tavern does not care about its customers.  Well, at least not me.  I only ordered a beer and a dozen wings, but that doesn't mean it is okay to microwave me a plate of wings because a walking tour comes in and you are behind on being ready for them.  I paid for my beer and left.  What a sham.  I won't be back and I won't be recommending them of course.  You can make a mistake, of course, because nobody is ever perfect, but when alerted to the fact there was no attempt to make things right.  To me that is an establishment issuing the big \"F you\" to a potential repeat customer.  Unacceptable.", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "msLOjJeuW4bU2GJ3aIMBdw", "review_id": "54C2D8hBRxHhfDzttlFxrQ", "text": "i recently moved into cityscape, a high rise apt. bldg. just a block or two away from this establishment and i've started trying out the local eateries as i don't like to cook much. i ordered a tavern burger and cottage cheese. when asked how i wanted the burger i said well done, meaning no pink, but specifically stated i didn't want the burger to be burned and/or dry. the bartender assured me that would not happen. well, guess what? the burger was way overdone and left a bad aftertaste that lingered for quite a while. i should have requested the burger be tossed and another mad however i just wasn't in the mood for a hassle. plus the bartender never did ask how my food was. it's a shame as i left very unsatisfied and with a burnt taste in my mouth, unlikely to every return or to recommend this place to others. i'm sure it was not intentional but the result was still the same.", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hFh2O43n69ne6kjxeMVGSg", "review_id": "1sSqPwoFTRWS-9p_bIwgYg", "text": "Decent burger, good salads but really high prices for the quality...probably because of the location.  Nice outdoor seating area.", "business_id": "2I666dqzs1XB6xigIKa9bA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6uYJ-ixRxPMyf-iEbhoz2g", "review_id": "H3EOU1LQkPOrLtK7UeKn2A", "text": "I found this place by accident. Blink and you'll miss it. Best fried catfish I've had. Totally not greasy. Thin cornmeal batter is the right amount of crispy. Fish is tender and moist inside without being greasy at all. Coleslaw was pretty decent. Cornbread was soft and had a hint of sweetness but not too much. Portions are good. Vegetarian options for the non-meat eater. I ate well for less than $10, tip included. Glad I found it.", "business_id": "yExYqENb4F6qH6kJxTOaSQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "nc3cqVN0UuB3m50-CcMftw", "review_id": "Y1dIT8elq7UUCreTQJN9Ug", "text": "You know, you can ride the light rail from my office to Karim's. You can also walk, if you're so inclined. But, I prefer to exert my calories to more pressing tasks. Like, digesting.\n\nKarim's has some mighty fine fried chicken and catfish in downtown Phx. They sometimes run out of their sides (What?!?! What do you mean you don't have any greens? You do realize that I've been craving this all day long...) but I can deal with that. The guys here are wonderfully pleasant; heartbreakingly pleasant! If I had a daughter, I'd totally want her to meet one of these guys.\n\nIt's best to call in your order, as it's made fresh and can take about 20 minutes. Seems like a long time, but when you consider the freshness of your chicken/fish, it's well worth it.", "business_id": "yExYqENb4F6qH6kJxTOaSQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g6rlp5No6GjEDXkrjvg1kQ", "review_id": "R83PsVKiL3ZiVUVE3TG4mA", "text": "Dear Karim, \n\nI was sooo excited to find your place. My BFF's favorite dessert is cobbler and she loves the whole soul food vibe, so for her Christmas present it was decided i would treat her to lunch at your restaurant. We planned this before Christmas and your website stated that you were open 11am-2pm and that worked perfectly for us. So on Sunday Jan 3rd we arrived at your place at 1:15pm, appetite in tow, craving what you had to offer and you know what ? You were closed??? No freakin explanation.. nothing! Your sign even had the audacity to say open \"11am - ??\" Really? WTF kind of crap is that? If you're going to be so casual about your signage, why don't you update your website to mirror your lax hours of operation. You completely ruined the day and her Christmas present which we were both looking forward to. We ended up going to Hard Rock, satisfied yet still disappointed by the day's events.", "business_id": "yExYqENb4F6qH6kJxTOaSQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DwZqEt41WyfN57j-1_lJOw", "review_id": "dqjNS4dd4MYM69wgwl0aAg", "text": "I had the okra gumbo, rice and beans, and cobbler to go.  On the 15-min. walk back to my office, the food stayed hot.\n\nEverything tasted light and fresh. Nothing was greasy or heavy. There are no meat products in their vegetables.\n\nIt was an excellent meal and I'm looking forward to going back.", "business_id": "yExYqENb4F6qH6kJxTOaSQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-lIkXIonjExHUSuYvJIyDg", "review_id": "jN6owYfU-OYUE9wQ3AnlYA", "text": "A nice place to eat before spending too much at the ballpark or arena. Down home service and sinful cobbler top the reasons to drop in.", "business_id": "yExYqENb4F6qH6kJxTOaSQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DOJM58OkGSsIdk2qCUZnLQ", "review_id": "7yVeXSJzPOLnwEgf5DJgRQ", "text": "We were in Phoenix for the ComicCon and I took my daughter over for lunch, because I didn't want Subway or Burger King again. Just a little place right off the light rail at 3rd and Jefferson. She had a hot dog and I had a garden burger. Then we split an apple cobbler for dessert. The service was fast (even with all the geeks there for lunch), and they were super sweet and friendly. I'll have to come back and try some of their other dishes, but the hot dog and burger were a bit above average fare. You also get steak fries with the meal. The cobbler was excellent.  They had peach and pear as well so I'll definitely be back! The light rail makes getting to these places from the east valley so easy now!", "business_id": "yExYqENb4F6qH6kJxTOaSQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aj1atE6H4Jf9mfsHvWhn2Q", "review_id": "m1toMtgnDtZIFJweC5TX0g", "text": "I was on the hunt for good Peach Cobbler and heard good reviews about this place. And i had the Peach Cobbler w Ice Cream. It tasted just like Grandma used to make. Next time im in Phoenix ill try other stuff on the Menu and top it off with Peach Cobbler. The Guys were more than Friendly and Personable and thats why i left a Decent tip in the jar.", "business_id": "yExYqENb4F6qH6kJxTOaSQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9qCPmT6ovJjxL4tJB4ANCg", "review_id": "ZKmhjIUTg2zpFFoD81EmAQ", "text": "I went to Karim's before a recent D-Backs game for a bite to eat. I was not impressed with my meal. I can't speak of the cobbler though.\n\nI order the burger and fries plate. The burger was dry and didn't have a great taste. The burger meat was obviously frozen. I received a only a handful of fries and my soda was mostly ice. After a few sips, my soda was gone. The meal plates are 4.50-7. A decent price and cheaper than inside the ballpark, but not worth the price you pay. I think next time I'd rather pay a bit more inside to get food that tastes a bit better.\n\nWhen I was ordering my meal, a guy came up to get a refill, no charge. My friend went to get a refill since his drink was mostly ice, no charge. I went to get my refill and was charged $.50! Come on, be consistent!\n\nThe dining area is very small and can only accommodate a handful of customers at one time.\n\nMaybe I'll just skip the food and go to the cobbler next time.", "business_id": "yExYqENb4F6qH6kJxTOaSQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WszeKv1vgsVShasjTdiQEw", "review_id": "oiKVYYvWFxVNCLZmPkGksQ", "text": "Yummmmy!\n\nI asked the what was good, he said the BBQ chicken...he was right!\n\nHe said if I don't want the FF, the potato salad is good...he was right!\n\nI ordered the Peach cobbler...it was very sweet but very good!\n\nGreat place for lunch. I was here on business for a convention and glad I stopped in.", "business_id": "yExYqENb4F6qH6kJxTOaSQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_EfzVg1nt_dWCYgpcgn9BQ", "review_id": "LcTWNTqCPTc_B2Nbt1ty7g", "text": "Was in conference at the Phoenix Convention Center and a glorious smell wafted through from the east. Turning to my left I saw a plate, and lady tearing something up..fiercely . Me and three other people immediately stopped what we were doing and walked somewhat zombie like to where the food was and asked...where did you get that? Karim's Cobbler Shop and Deli was her reply...in between bites.  \n\nNow I've been in Phoenix for 3 months looking for a taste of soul food. And here it was in my back yard! I was shocked!!!\n\nWith a sense of urgency I walked the streets until once again I was seduced by the smell of fried fish. Wasnt very far, and it was perched right in front of the Light Rail.  My kind of place.\n\nFirst thought, very humble. Very clean and neat and humble.  The owner was very kind, friendly and humble. Very confident that whatever I ordered I would love it. And I did.\n\nAs the only customer in the place I had soo many questions..How long were you here. Where do you market you store, cuz I never heard of it. With a smile he explained that his customers usually come in thru word of mouth and via the smell.\n\nI ordered the 3 piece whiting (its a east coast thing) It was well seasoned yet  non-greasy and well I wanted more of it. A side of red rice and beans which was flavorful and simply not enough.  Not usually a peach cobbler fan but it had so many intricate flavors. I sensed some clove, cinnamon, brown sugar...and something I can't quite put my finger on. The detective will be back to figure out this mystery.  It was sooo GOOOD!\n\n\nHearing so many complaints that Phoenix has alot of sun but no soul I can confidently say that there is however scatter amongst the desert.  One just have to put in the detective work. Use the senses...it will lead you there. But if you can't follow my lead.  Karim's Cobbler shop is the place to get your grub on.  Bring your families and friends too.  Everyone will leave happy. Or with an extra side :)", "business_id": "yExYqENb4F6qH6kJxTOaSQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fIvDzLhs-cXbTKWp8P3eIA", "review_id": "8a6qecCIU6khHJN8zkqTtg", "text": "The hubby & I have been visiting Phoenix for about a week. We were here on Easter. Normally, we would be at my grandma's for dinner which would consist of fried chicken, greens, ham, mac & cheese and whatever dessert my ma decides to make. I usually eat light and avoid fried food, but I kinda missed that traditional Easter dinner. Karim's was closed Sunday, but thank goodness they were open Monday.\n\nCatfish was perfectly seasoned and crispy. Delicious! \nThe potato salad was a little sweet, not what I'm used to.\nThe peach cobbler was fantastic. \n\nI think we're going back there for lunch today. Hopefully, they have greens today, they didn't yesterday.\n\nTheir hours are tricky so call ahead or check their website before you go.", "business_id": "yExYqENb4F6qH6kJxTOaSQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "X_kPh3nt0AJPNPHye2rTlA", "review_id": "znRFDAfF50nz32UdgsEVAg", "text": "The first I tried this place was when my dad worked at the arena downtown.  Him and I are both obsessed with peach cobbler amd we could not find a place in AZ for a while that served good peach cobbler...since then we have found some, but in my opinion this is the best in Phoenix.  I am still searching...lol...I love peach cobbler that has a good amount of crust, but the cobbler cannot be dry or bready...it needs to be gooey and a little doughy...I do not like it when there is only fruit and then there is just some sprinkling of a crust on top....This place as the perfect amount of crust and fruit!  I love it!  It is the best with some vanilla ice cream and have it warmed up!  It is great with a little carmel sauce or a bourbon carmel sauce on top!  I know that I should be reviewing the entire restaurant but I only go here for cobbler and it is the best!  TRY IT!!", "business_id": "yExYqENb4F6qH6kJxTOaSQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gg_OKjOAl_vVmdh5ZETuiw", "review_id": "kDIysz4ezM9rnKIMTfcWFg", "text": "My review of Karim's must be viewed as a work in progress.  First, I did not have a chance to try the cobbler.  I did think about ordering one with my meal but opted not to.  Second, service was amazingly slow, though, I get the impression it was an off day.  The staff was friendly but I've seriously never waited so long to order or receive my food.  Given the general positive reviews here on Yelp I think my off day hunch is correct.  I want to give Karim's another spin and make sure to try the cobbler next time.\n\nI can say I was impressed with my meal despite the wait.  I ordered the beef BBQ combo that came with fries and a drink.  The fries were very good and piping hot.  The beef was tasty and I really enjoyed the BBQ sauce though I'm not sure if it's made in house or not.", "business_id": "yExYqENb4F6qH6kJxTOaSQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "RUzPbnlhdCG2zO1FjePBig", "text": "Karim's knows their cobbler and they make an incredible one. The peach cobbler is warm, buttery, creamy and sugary sweet with each bite. If you've been bitten by the sugar elves and have a sweet tooth like me, then you must visit Karim's for a cobbler.", "business_id": "yExYqENb4F6qH6kJxTOaSQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "joEN2Mx6n2FNzsIrR0CpjQ", "review_id": "hsFZ8Jr28vMxVEcbv_foTA", "text": "This past week for Opening Day my father, fiance and self went to Karim's due to the egregious lines at all the local bars and pubs. Karim's is a small cobbler shop right off of Jefferson, and compared to other eateries it does offer a more limited selection. BUT, the selection they do offer is great. They have a couple different combo options for fish fry as well as the general burger and other eats. It has got a significant southern-down-home-cooking feel to it, as you would expect. \n\nI chose a 2 piece catfish combo plate and a medium order of Okra Gumbo. Yes, Okra Gumbo. It was actually really good, but the cup they put it in was very small. I always ask what size bowl you get, but we were in such a hurry I never thought to ask, so it's partially my fault. The catfish pieces though, were AMAZING. They had some awesome varieties of different southern hot sauces and I dabbed that on the catfish, which brought even more life to the dish. It was cooked just right, not too soggy, not too dry. My dad chose an Angus burger combo and was very happy with the choice, and my fiance opted for the chili dog, which she woofed down, haha.\n\nAll in all, its a great option when everything else is crowded. They have a small kitchen, so you will have to wait for the staff to catch up on a busy weekend when going to the game. They pump out a lot of good food it looks like, so if you want some fried fish on game day, head on over to Karim's! I will do a follow up on their cobbler, next time I go.", "business_id": "yExYqENb4F6qH6kJxTOaSQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W9r29n9U-8CU4KBJPyOEGw", "review_id": "i3RVyyDGfzlzYoJRndCu0A", "text": "I've given this place 2 chances a d nothing times its been just bad.  The hours of operation seem just random for one.  More importantly, the food... its just.. eh.. How can you really screw up a chicago dog ?  How about not having sport peppers and serving it a stale crappy bun ?  Coke machine was both flat and not enough syrup... cobbler.. ok that was decent.. will I ever go back ?  Nope.. sorry karims but there are just too many better choices in the area.", "business_id": "yExYqENb4F6qH6kJxTOaSQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DrWLhrK8WMZf7Jb-Oqc7ww", "review_id": "BVNoX6aLiadYukPsJmqLuQ", "text": "COBBLER FRAUD. Ok, your calling yourself a Cobbler shop (and who does that), yet your admitting to me that your peaches are not fresh, but \"hey it tastes like it does huh\".  I'm glad that I just asked for a taste of the cobbler to avoid getting more riled up and then luckily asked the nice lady about her peaches. How cheap are some places and then it was obvious the sample had been nuked because it was microwave hot and not fresh out of the oven. Then I'm thinking, hmmm I never had a frozen apple before, the apple cobbler must be fresh right - apples are like 10 cents each. But to my horror, those apples are also canned, frozen or otherwise not fresh. All of this could have been avoided if I never stepped foot in the place and just stared at the sign. Karim doesn't make cobbler, Grandma does, Karim just thinks he can call himself whatever he wants - oh its cobbler allright, but granny would be rolling over in her grave at these frozen, canned and nuked frauds.", "business_id": "yExYqENb4F6qH6kJxTOaSQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "31OZmHva7Q0dTNqpM4TKug", "review_id": "ziIqQLcXKeMr9BYCaWdXeg", "text": "Ok, so i didn't try the cobbler.. after reading Brad S's i guess i am glad i ate too much..  What i did have was the fried catfish and some cornbread, clean fry all together, not greasy.. going by what i had i would go back next time i am having a cajun craving", "business_id": "yExYqENb4F6qH6kJxTOaSQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "meuqHEjGCmrO3zDlr6OU7w", "review_id": "6ucHGk2WqKKdpePpnD6rIg", "text": "Same Ol' - Same Ol'  What did ya expect!   Still, if you want some caffeine, and you need it now, here's the place to juice up right before making that visit to Good Samaritan Hospital down the block to see a hurting bro or sista!\n\nLocated just on the north/west corner of 7 th and McDowell in a little strip mall of about four other businesses.  Next door to Einstein Bagels as their neighbor companion and moderate outside seating.  Indoor seating is slim at best and not much in the way for room.  Just a thin suite for the in&out feeling (Move it! Move it!)...\n\nLet's try and get excited about this Starbucks!----???----Well, there is a Bus Stop for local transit just in front!----That should lift your grocery bags some---or at least your duffel bag....\n\nDuring the day I felt like ordering a double-shot instead of getting shot at!  That's a positive!  (not sure about night though?...)", "business_id": "DaTYEiYkO-ioG9ZyJrCxpQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hno-5CTo24tD9YRdglAZ2g", "review_id": "1RcFMgY9blMU9ysOvFHBlg", "text": "I go to this SB's every morning on my way to work. The staff all know me by name, scream good morning to me as I haul my sleepy ass in there every morning and they know what I want and make it fast.  My hat goes off to Misty, Thomas, Jade and all the others who get me in & out as fast as they can and with a smile.", "business_id": "DaTYEiYkO-ioG9ZyJrCxpQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HFIuj45MwNx-cJkTamazSQ", "review_id": "DXXy-g9ChZF2FCMIGy5ixA", "text": "yummy. Especially right before a long day at work !! \nCaramel machiato not stirred is my recommendation.", "business_id": "DaTYEiYkO-ioG9ZyJrCxpQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j4_o6f96akTjN3e8fHFj8g", "review_id": "BuDxMebeDXQjsNy1D5PGCg", "text": "SInce when does a trip to Starbucks take 20 minutes. No, I didn't get a fancy frapuccino order for 5 people at work. Actually, I only one an iced coffee and a regular americano. No reason to take that long, unless the person in front of you ordered enough sugar-based drinks to give you a sugar high for a month. Oh and maybe the fact that there are only 2 people working there on a busy morning has something to do with that. Either way, I would rather go to any other place for coffee or skip it all together. This Starbucks made me late to work and I cannot believe they have such a low standard of service.", "business_id": "DaTYEiYkO-ioG9ZyJrCxpQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "HsXrB2_axAKnkhGiLquRpg", "text": "Loved the employees of this store.  I told them I need to get 2 drinks with the hospital, with food, and 2 bags, so they put my drinks in to a carrier and sealed my hot drink with green plug so it does not spill.  SWEET!!!", "business_id": "DaTYEiYkO-ioG9ZyJrCxpQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eseok2hw-vVGxH3eJ2gH9Q", "review_id": "JHBdNrlkBG4QN6oUZaMwlA", "text": "I'm done with this location. The drinks are the usual you'd get from any other Starbucks. However, beware if you aren't a regular. I stop by this location every few weeks if it's convenient to get a hot vanilla latte--nothing fancy. But they always manage to get the complicated, fancy drinks with a cup of sugar done well before mine, even when I'd been 2 people in line before them. Are these folks regulars? Maybe, but that's no reason to provide bad customer service to everyone else. Twice they'd completely forgotten my order.\n\nThese folks are also quick to call the cops on homeless people walking by or sitting outside reading the newspaper. Most other locations in central Phoenix don't seem to have a problem when homeless people sit near or in the cafes; in fact, I've seen baristas at other locations offer water, etc. So, if you're not into a place that criminalizes someone who hasn't done anything wrong, I wouldn't recommend patronizing this location.", "business_id": "DaTYEiYkO-ioG9ZyJrCxpQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0yw9VbmmnwRaPIbv9hcXhg", "review_id": "Casb5t2icOPbq2jzTTna5A", "text": "I go every morning. Heston, MJ and Joel are the regular staff, and pretty much know us by name. It's the smallest, busiest Starbucks I've ever been to. Patience! They're working as fast as they can.", "business_id": "DaTYEiYkO-ioG9ZyJrCxpQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oj1OfUVWkLKnONMGLsqTSA", "review_id": "UbNKTQt0f-_8Bey8JgSDBg", "text": "Ordered a drink here that I get at another location regularly. The other location told me there is a very specific way to ask for the drink, which will make the baristas job easier and I was told it was a company wide thing. So I tried to order it here the same way.... BIG mistake... The cashier, Heston was rude and seemed annoyed that I would be asking for the drink in such a way, he even told me to \"get to the point\". I admit, I was struggling to order it because I have completely forgotten what exactly to say but his attitude toward me was unnecessary! I apologized for \"wasting\" his time and he said, \"next time just say what you want. We are busy and I don't have time for this song and dance!\" Good. Grief! I have to mention... I was the ONLY one in the store at the time, so I am not too sure why he was in such a hurry...\n\nI will not be coming back. I suggest you do the same!", "business_id": "DaTYEiYkO-ioG9ZyJrCxpQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aaHyqSTcpdkismEP0bj0rQ", "review_id": "Im8sZGa4wILAt045O9ec2A", "text": "One of the better chais I've had. The staff is friendly and quick. I was in and out in under 10 minutes. 4 stars because I believe in a drive thru Starbucks. I could see struggling to find parking here on the daily.", "business_id": "DaTYEiYkO-ioG9ZyJrCxpQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2AbBZM7n9EMwa0nK1yl0CA", "review_id": "lAKPYkAxG1f9W9REnkq7nQ", "text": "I've been coming to this location for over 2 years. I have had only fantastic service experiences. Never a bad one!!! They make excellent drinks too! True artisans that know their craft well. Solid!", "business_id": "DaTYEiYkO-ioG9ZyJrCxpQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NNdfPF-UhvLB8FxbsuSC5A", "review_id": "Vxj10ty17pFeiB3iGncxlQ", "text": "Been going to this Credit Union (CU) for my business for about 6 months now, great location (located on west of Central Ave. between McDowell Rd. & Thomas Rd. along the Phoenix Metro Light Rail line).\n\nBest time/date to go to the bank will be Tuesdays through Thursdays as there are usually a line when I get there on Mondays and Fridays.  This CU closed on Saturdays and Sundays.  The also have 2 drive-thru lines on the side of the building as well as a night drop-off box.  The CU is locate on top of an athletic facility.\n\nMake sure you get your parking pass validate when you visit the bank.  All the bank employees are friendly and very polite and they all know exactly what they are doing.\n\nI would definitely recommend this CU if you are new to the area and/or need a good loan rate.", "business_id": "pd13qgNj1y40zVj4xkfQJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6nDU6uu_qtYJJe9_XroUVA", "review_id": "1KcCEy6QeX6zFT1fdp1s5g", "text": "Boy have they really gone downhill.  Tellers are still nice, but now they have ticky tack fees for everything just like you'd expect at a big bank.  And, paying a fee just for checking is not something I expect from a credit union, especially when there are banks out there now that offer TOTALLY FREE  CHECKING (Washington Federal, First Bank and my favorite Bank of Arizona to name a few.) Also, some of the more personalized services they used to offer, they just don't anymore (calling you with issues on the account, etc.) so why bank with a credit union (which has more limitations) when there are no additional benefits?  That's why I left.", "business_id": "pd13qgNj1y40zVj4xkfQJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uUM0q185l9V49xSZPSe-Fw", "review_id": "--E7VzdirFrgCIPVF4ghLg", "text": "The reason I went into this credit union was really because, compared to banks like Wells Fargo and my former bank MidFirst, they had a GREAT interest rate on a simple checking account (for balances over 5k at the time of this review).  I have to say my absolute first impression when I walked in was not super great. No one really seemed all that interested in helping me. Maybe it was just me, it could have been that they had JUST opened their doors and were still getting situated..I don't know. At any rate I left there less excited about banking with them than when I walked in but it did not take long to turn me into a HUGE fan. I can't see myself going to any other bank again thus far. Customer service has always picked up right away whenever I have called,  I even sent them an email and I am not sure it took them 10 minutes to reply.  They have relationships with several other credit union branches that I can walk into and make deposits and transact business with, so even though they only have one ACCU branch near me who's hours are not convenient for me there is another CU about a block that they co op with that is open on Sat and I can go in there. That stuff is all really great but what really did it for me was their website and mobile app. My, now former bank, was not even close to this easy to use and ACCU's website is actually very useful  to me. I am a bit of a tightwad with my cash and like saving my money, this website makes it SOOO easy to track my spending and help me make adjustments. I also used to have to have a paypal account to easily send money to people as my old bank just used to have your everyday  bill pay that every bank has. The payment system ACCU has rivals PayPal in my opinion, for how I have used paypal in the past anyway. Like I said my overall first impression was not super great, I was actually sort of leery about closing my regular bank account after my first meeting but now I almost can't wait to close it. It's not to say MidFirst is bad, they aren't. This is just MUCH better in my opinion.", "business_id": "pd13qgNj1y40zVj4xkfQJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 25, "useful": 12, "cool": 18}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "xorgRHQ4ao8BmnFPgACdpg", "text": "When they say HAND car wash , they mean just that. I had no idea, that there are NO huge brushes swirling around and no gigantic blow dryer. Just hands. Lots of hands. Can you imagine hand washing cars all day long? Whew! I'm always ready with a big tip for the Los Olivos employees. Other pluses:\nGreat magazine selection while your waiting\nShoe shine person. I've never used these services. My flip flops could use a shine however. \nFrozen treats and cold beverages.\nSweaty, wet shirted, chiseled Latino men bending over my hood.\nSometimes I get my car dirty on purpose. Dirty car. Bad, bad, dirty car!", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "lPaYMDmJbAnv_3pmZH_inw", "review_id": "OQhWTCC0-9WRXGB84a4cyw", "text": "What can I say, best hand job Ive ever had!\n\nThese guys now how to handle my little bad boy. They hand wash getting him soapy and wet.. then they rinse him down so he glistens.. blow him really hard.. then rub him till he's like a shiny new penny. They even get down into my little guys cracks and crevices that most men wont go.\n\nOh how I love my little guy.. apparently they do to!", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "ED8rq4vqflssrXbigIhgOQ", "review_id": "es81iHNMFhS4QsjwXLBvIQ", "text": "Being from Michigan, I wasn't aware of the \"hand car wash\" luxury that appears to be so abundant here in the valley.  \"Los\" as my friends and I have named it, does a great job and for a measly $10 it's a pretty smokin' deal.  They start with a vacuum onto the wash and then final touches with a hand dry and a full interior clean!  Of course you can get fancy with some wax, or take it down a notch with a $6 exterior express!  \nWarning: They lost a star b/c they can take a while to finish your ride.  I usually come prepared with a latte and a New Times, or their on site Phx Downtown (better than the newtimes)...\nAs long as you have up to 45 minutes to spare, it's well worth rolling out on McDowell with shiny wheels..!  You'll be ready to take on anything..", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-F32Vl8Rk4dwsmk0f2wRIw", "review_id": "E53DeRnIyWzOyz0cIkIV1w", "text": "Jesus.  I'm just going to write a normal review here, if that's quite alright with the homosexual set, after reading the elaborate gay porn allusions detailed and manifested by their experiences at a simple car wash outpost.\n\nErm, anyway, this place is pretty freaking great.  For a cool $12, I was able to have my (gasp!) SUV washed, vacuumed, and wiped by several people that appear to have a system, though over the course of my countless visits, have neglected to figure it out.  The cost is cheaper for your those of you with the kind of whips that take less than $50 to fill up -- i think as low as $9 for the basic wash.\n\nThis place is certainly worth the time (it takes about 20-25 mins) and the paltry scratch out of your pocket.  It is very easily accessible, especially for those of us in CenPho (Oooo, burn!  I said \"it\").  Who washes their OWN cars in this day and age, anyway?", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "taIivSuNH63GXk6Nw9rZdA", "review_id": "TMrkjqR9AbczkYK2a5dB8Q", "text": "A little bit more expensive than some, a little slower too.  But you get what you pay/wait for, they do a really good job.  Worth it to frequent a local business rather than the chains.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "IynO8wBLSBukvk92y9CHWA", "text": "This has been my car wash since I lived in midtown off 3rd street and Thomas. They do a great job, and are very accommodating if they miss a spot. They tend to be somewhat expensive, but then again they are not scratching your car with machines. I used to get the side wash with my Audi because of some modifactions that kept it from being on the rails, and for $15 you couldn't get a better wash in town. \n\nI don't recommend their detail service, as they are not very complete, but for car washes A+", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lPaYMDmJbAnv_3pmZH_inw", "review_id": "eiIFP_S3ComeUc1KQ7qdLA", "text": "Okay being spoiled for so long was completely disappointed yesterday at the wash.. I had to go back over the car with a rag right there in front of them.. was bullshit that I was having to clean my own fucking car at the car wash.. I could have went to the cheapy place over by my house and got a better wash for half the price.  Still pissed!\n\nHand job indeed!", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "6hRKotVFPYL7Ci0hipN9Eg", "review_id": "GhIy74D_RoTyBXzufhLWsA", "text": "Los Olivos definitely takes the cake when it comes to car washes for me. Even though I live about 15 minutes away, I always bring my car here at least once a week to be bathed. The wash is cheap, well done and bonus that they are perpetually friendly. If you want a sub par wash that uses brushes and the employees couldn't give a crap about you, please, frequent the other 'cheapy places' closer to you.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ak2jlINPRk9dWWazWUW2hA", "review_id": "Cmkb7SDJWYtWZXgAfOwJkQ", "text": "Los Olivos is great!  I am a huge fan of any car wash that doesn't use brushes.  The people here are incredibly friendly & the do a great job.\n\nThey also offer detailing & window tinting.  I've never had a complete detail here, but they do a great job on mats.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 16, "useful": 14, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "Up7JRFkq0sdc7ep5H5rGwg", "text": "Los Olivos how could I ever cheat on you! \n\nI am ashamed to say I've been stepping out on you and visiting other washes.. I'm sorry but they were closer, faster, less expensive, and some even had tacos. \n\nI've learned my lesson, you give the best hand jobs in town. Your staff is friendly, your store has great magazines to peruse through, and I could even get my shoes shined... I'll never cheat again.. \n\nI've learned my lesson, your quality work is worth the drive and the wait.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HY9qpAamqLXFoa7xMwNntg", "review_id": "f110D1f7PqWEo4nCLZPK5g", "text": "my car was a filthy mess and there was no way a clean freak 4.99 drive through wash would do the trick. i needed the works. melted sticky horchata running down my window and side of my car is no fun task to remove. nor is vacuuming up the mess of my backseat.\n\nbut for $25, los olivos had my car shining like new and smelling like potpurri.  my windows were sparkling clean, my carpets/floors were spotless, and my dash was so shiny i could barely see driving home. it took about 25 minutes for all of this.\n\ni guess i could have done it myself and saved the 25 dollars but i didn't mind dropping the extra cash to pamper my lady.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NsIoM2PlaL28E-jbrs4Zlw", "review_id": "SascKgbEcBALNgRbcnMyFA", "text": "Pricing was a bit tricky but I was able to get what I needed.  They vacuumed, washed the exterior including rims and shampooed the carpets for $29.99.  I would come back.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UoBfwbXaixelZBghbJ2cSg", "review_id": "wJFN6a9oU_hdHeBHLOCGXg", "text": "A car wash is a car wash is a car wash. No matter how much you pay for it, there's usually still some goopy tar or a speck of dried up bird shit stuck on your car and water spots where it didn't get dried well.  It always costs a little more than it should, and takes too much damn time out of a precious Saturday morning.\n\nSo why bother to go to Los Olivos? It's an independent small business in a sea of Danny's-type mega-places. They actually do a decent job, and while it's certainly no screaming bargain, it's reasonable. They have a buy-10-get-1-free punch card deal, which would be cool if I didn't keep losing the cards. Oh, and they love the gays, just like I do.\n\nNow if they would only re-open their little coffee stand...", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ry48Bta6spNowOkiMNC_xg", "review_id": "QYSnv3BhZHgUN6pS4vnkSA", "text": "If You Knew Where Our Car Goes\n\nYou'd bring yours to Los Olivos Hand wash too.  Several years ago one of my co-workers brought El Tahoe back clean after he drove around a wildland fire for 14 days.  Think dust.  Clouds of it.  Dust pounded to talcum by hundreds of passing tires, then wet to fine sticky mud by water trucks.  The car had been washed many times by a well known car wash now out of business.  It never looked as good as the day it got washed at Los Olivos.  \n\nRichard was out prescribed burning last fall filling drip torches in the back of  the same Tahoe.  Drip toch fuel is diesel and gasoline mixed. It spilled on the carpet, soaking some spots.  Then the dust stuck to it.  Los Olivos washed ithe torch fuel out.  The car smells only of smoke now.  I can't stand those car scents.  But we had many choices.  I just can't drive around in a rig smelling of pina colada and wood smoke. \n\nEl Tahoe just came back after weeks of toiling through Interstates 17 and 40 road de-icer, collecting dust and mud samples across the Colorado Plateau, and sitting under a tree hundreds of beautifully singing birds use for a night roost.  Los Olivos took it in and turned it out about as nice looking as that car will ever be.  Of course, if I did the washing, every last speck of dirt and mud would be cleaned from everywhere.  I'd take a Q-Tip to the window down near the defroster vents to get all the accumulated little vapors off the glass.  But I know where El Tahoe will go and it looks better than fine now.  Los Olivos we'll be back.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xdWsnbaTEfBMVHttqZDHxg", "review_id": "KZ0gNBSUH925OvaeK0Qk7Q", "text": "I'm seriously impressed, took my mom's Accord which sits in the sun everyday for the past 7 years in which the paint job has some serious oxidation (and unfortuantely some of the top coat where the sun hits the most is already gone).  \n\nIn 3 hrs (quoted 1.5hrs but this car was in bad shape), the Exterior Detailing package was worth every penny.  The car looks shiny, like if I redid the paint job vs abusing the poor car in the AZ sun.  Their package is much cheaper than anyone else's and puts Danny's orbital wax to shame($$$, what I did 4 years ago, the last time I got my hands on mom's car).  No pushy windshield chip people either (chills).\n\nThey kindly offered to drive me to the Arizona Center... don't do it, that place is dead and all outdoors (not fun in muggy July), ask to be dropped off somewhere else, even if it's a Starbucks down the street for wifi.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mqELWLgzXtcQDCxY60Xkyg", "review_id": "Sq2oYkjI91r30lZJoDlgBQ", "text": "Los Olivos shines....I can say I have never driven off the lot unhappy. My car is always spotless inside and out. I get a hand wax there regulary for $39.99 which inlcudes a full wash and includes cleaning the mats. They have a variety of different packages to choose from, punch card, and bulk savings wash packages. If your a neat free like me and keep the inside of your car clean you can always drive in and out getting a express exterior wash for $6.00.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "d66FhQQZzFDKxklh6t63RA", "review_id": "eJEQkAcWz9HkapT6K3y2oA", "text": "After reading the reviews here, I drove across town to get my car washed and I have to say, I was impressed.\n\n$17.99 for \"the works\" and they did an excellent job.  The cashier told me it would take half an hour and it ended up taking only 20 minutes.  My car was perfect.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f3LA83yEEBMj9q92H28O7w", "review_id": "XXqjMs_PLrr0uwaEtDh6LQ", "text": "Good prices and they do a great job.  Now if only they'd stay open late enough so that I could go after work instead of making me wait on the weekend.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Kyc_V-2G77tRfwJsBxwZ4A", "review_id": "5EqbTg8HnQ8NKd4SNaj0Nw", "text": "Having such a good reputation, I was a bit disappointed with my last trip.  My boyfriend and I have a VW that is often occupied by our amazing American Bulldog Cashmere.  There was a good buildup of his fur in the backseat so we decided to spend the money and get a full detail on the car.  Upon arrival, they told us that it would be ready at 3pm.  Then it was later changed to 4pm.  After arriving at 4pm, my BF waiting another hour for our car to be finished.  Upon completion, the employee said :\"You really need to get a different dog, because it took us so long because of all of the dog hair in the backseat.\"  \nIM SORRY THAT MY $150 WAS A BIT TIME CONSUMING FOR YOU TO FINISH THE JOB WE PAYED FOR.  I maybe would have understood if we would have purchased the lowest wash/clean or something, but we bought the most expensive...so if you really expect a car not to be a bit dirty, maybe you shouldn't work at a car wash?  I'm just saying, it was a bit insulting.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xB9Yze6uC1mJXEzA8wpWSw", "review_id": "T7s6wy8d_RbD_kkHwP6LsA", "text": "Average car wash. Still have to take time to wash a lot of stuff they miss (ie bugs on bumper, soda spots around cup holder, dirt in door jams, dust on dash, ect)  its fair priced but I would expect a little more care if they wanted a tip.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "AYGHNy8gPxl2Q-etTT3hZw", "review_id": "kAPHT8BYEF3yvuD20ceQ1w", "text": "This local car was gets it done.\n\nTook the sled down for a bath today, and was warmly greeted by the manager, who helps you pick your service level. I wanted to use a coupon, but couldn't get my printer to work, so I showed it from my iPHONE, and the woman didn't bat an eye, and said no problem, I could use it as a coupon.\n\nThe car wash is well done and thorough, and the price point is ok. I think the one thing they are missing, is that they don't offer rain checks. This is a problem, because that is a pretty basic expectation. Phoenix is a desert, and the definition of desert is that it rains less than 10 inches a year. We know that equates to very few rain days, so Los Olivos needs to offer a rain check.\n\nOverall, this is a good spot. Today when I was there they were letting girl scouts sell their cookies, which I thought was sweet. Too often businesses get too big and forget about the kids, and helping out people. Well done Los Olivos.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9ellV9VrEOPA3vX2pZptSA", "review_id": "BktjJDzZ4tQ53PhcDFN1sw", "text": "First off, I'll admit that this is the only place I'll take my ride too in Down Town Phx. Of course, to be unbiased, that's because its the only place to take your ride too in DT Phx. So, let's be real. 2nd'ly, I drive a Tahoe on big rim's. It's not the easiest thing to clean, and i refuse to do it myself (my own laziness gets a 1 star for car washing, I'm awesome but not THAT awesome). Also, it's black. So double dipper here. The service is fast and friendly, which i love. Danny's needs to take a group field trip here to learn customer service! LO's defiantly has the upper hand in the area. And for the price (i pay about $20 for the works wash every time) it cant be beat and i cant be too sour on it. It's really just minor things; sometimes they forget to wipe out the deep dish rim's thoroughly, or there are minor water spots, or little stains left on the wood grain. Nothing really major, but I just expect perfection every time (which I'm well aware that would only happen if i washed myself, and most likely it wouldn't happen because my ADD would kick in half way through and I would be driving a half dirty half clean whip around town). Also, they have a punch card as well which is very nice! Buy 10, get Numero 11 free. All in All, defiantly 1.5 thumbs up from me; hoping for a full 2 soon.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Kqvfep2mxS10S50FbVDi4Q", "review_id": "JL5zAWUtX63brFCzmjwLUA", "text": "Stopped in here for a quick hand wash.  I had them wash my black car on the side rather than running it through the tunnel.  For $25 not a bad job.  A few swirl marks but overall pretty good.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8ZchNx1nHZMXe1WpVTbDcw", "review_id": "PT5xEwzzw4G3RkoVDz8yIQ", "text": "Great place to get a good hand car wash.  Much better than a machine and worth every penny.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "giwch_jkHmILclbawH3FSg", "review_id": "8h2rO51_59V3_osNpFDAew", "text": "This place is a legit bubble bath for your ride, there isn't anything worse than pushy salesman at a car wash.  My little car needed a scrubbing and they did great!", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "72aM9jYYdiQrQF9uOQHAPg", "review_id": "hNtFVOfgTdIvNiP2nwO8TQ", "text": "I was downtown after my class at ASU and thought I would stop by on my way home to Scottsdale to get my car washed. \n\nMy car was cleaned pretty well on the outside. Some water stains upon leaving, but whatever. I was mostly disappointed with the way they did the inside. I have two yellow labs that ride with me lots and lots, so there was a considerable amount of hair in the backseat. I told the attendant that I would pay extra if they would get the hair off the seats. I was told it wouldn't be a problem, yet when my car was ready, it looked like both of my dogs had exploded in the backseat. I had them redo it to my liking. I shouldn't have to ask twice when I'm paying extra to begin with. \n\nOn a positive note, they do offer a $2 discount to ASU students.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_-Zrzf2QYiw4KHugUTXNYQ", "review_id": "Hh2-rPNknWgSCjDgVsH6mA", "text": "The Lost Olives is my favorite car wash. It just happens to be a block from where I live, but as a former Danny's regular what I can say about this place is very important: CONSISTENCY - They always get the job done right, with minimal whining if and when I point out a few missed spots on the bumper, wheels, whatever. My only complaint is the punch cards, I cant keep track of them, wish they would just keep track of my license plate.\n\nAlso important if you have an expensive car - there are NO brushes or automated things touching your paint. Just hands. Lots of hands.\n\nBOTTOM LINE: Many hands beat auto-wash any day", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0j8UDIre5SJoKDqgwHLmiw", "review_id": "y6FiE_r6yIUoOV6m9RI3EQ", "text": "My husband took our Xterra to Los Olivos this morning and paid for The Works.  When he brought our car home, it appeared as if it was lightly rinsed.  The bumpers were heavily spotted, the back window was spotted and it basically looked like a minimal effort was made to hand over a clean car.  There were pine needles on the inside and outside in addition to some bits of debris on the inside.  \n\nMy husband took the car back and they didn't offer any solutions other than to suggest he purchase a basic wash and they'll upgrade him.  The intake gal didn't even try to make this right and when she was finished spewing her non-solutions, she turned her back and walked away.  \n\nThey turned out to be a huge disappointment and we will not return.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ZvvxtxeTad9t3ZoxdNYe_g", "review_id": "AI97dGnwG4leWzTTDlKnlg", "text": "I started to give a \"4\" but thought about it - I've never had a bad experience at Los Olivos.  Maybe a small patch that they missed in the after-wash wipe down by hand, with water spots on the bumper some time back, but rare, and that's with the cheap wash.  I've not purchased their higher end car wash services and have always been quite satisfied with the cleanliness of my car inside and out though I usually go the cheapest route - and on my old car, a 77 Benz, they've never damaged my windshield wipers as has Clean Freak's mechanical beast. I've also never felt they were pushy when offering upgraded or additional services. Windshield repair: Quick. Indiscernible after repair. No out of pocket cost -billed my insuror.  Buffed out a bad scrape on friend's car I took in: Radical improvement in appearance: $10.  There is a big difference in the after wash wipe down by hand and it's definitely a positive difference.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Iqjw_gWq6okooSkmZ9a_1A", "review_id": "BaD3G4wtC4fYG5FziDSVkQ", "text": "First time today!  What was I thinking and why did I wait so long to head down here?  Seriously, $16.99 (with coupon) for a hand wash of SUV, glass cleaned, mats cleaned, vacuum and tire dressing!  It was busy, hot and the wait was long, but totally worth it!  I usually wash and detail my vehicles myself, but just couldn't get to it this weekend.  Anytime I can't wash my own vehicles, I'm bringing them to Los Olivos.  And, the employees are so nice...bonus!", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LP8JFPcEtA0ti8g_BRBX4w", "review_id": "ZMC4Hf56kI5PhdJrRJrD7g", "text": "Being a lazy bum who doesn't want to wash his own truck, and having sworn off Danny's and their army of overly aggressive windshield replacement sales goobs, I took the advice of some Tweeters and rolled into Los Olivos. \n\nThe $15 wash was more than adequate but the real experience value came from what Los Olivos didn't do: They didn't try to upsell me and nobody messed with my seats. Seriously, don't touch the seats. \n\nI would recommend Los Olivos because my vehicle was clean, the people were nice, and they aren't associated with Danny's Carousel in any way. And that's enough.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zJurvQwVqI5ripRGQaTIlA", "review_id": "EPS7YQSb1fa_PwXuVfutCg", "text": "Dopes!  I have been there a dozen times with my X5 and yesterday, after waiting 20 minutes, they say \"your tires are too wide\"  So I'm like you just did the car two weeks ago... no response just looked at me like a deer in headlights.  stupid is as stupid does i guess.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EacK6XwZjsTD6QYSIRlJ7Q", "review_id": "lYhemkmeVuU4EYNzHzEIYQ", "text": "This is the only spot I trust to get my ride a bath, even though I drive a beater, the staff here treat it as if its an expensive European car. \n\nAttention to detail not only comes from the car wash staff but also from Gene who meticulously maintains the gloss and shine of all my Italian kicks.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pS5SY-at5K5Kjcoj7TxF8g", "review_id": "rNzMxL0RGhxJhGndNeEK5w", "text": "I used to come here all the time only because they dont have those brushes that beat your car up..so I specifically asked them not to use the hand brush on the front of my car because they go so fast that the handle nicks the corners of my car.. So as I see my car going to the line up what do I see 2 guys using brushes on my car.. So we confronted the lady, and she proceeded to show us how soft the brush bristles are..not my point..but they were nice enough to comp us the wash..then the guy wiping down our car, was worthless.. From now on I'm washing my car at home.. what happened los olivos?", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F9NM9hDWNTfPG7eWhEc7pg", "review_id": "_hK088zynB0eOnl9TS2fgw", "text": "Friendly staff, and a great scratch free car wash at an awesome price!", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mR7LQurf_awsKqDK46NRew", "review_id": "JEr77AO_P4trXPNnTtixjg", "text": "My favorite car wash. A million times better than Danny's Fam Car Wash (which I hate, btw).  They don't try to sell me a new windshield that I don't need, they don't try to upsell on detailing or anything, I can inquire myself. They always do a great job, and I have a huge SUV that is a pain to clean. SUVs are a little more expensive to wash than cars (which I'm not disagreeing with, it makes sense -- just an FYI). You can also get a yearly pass that is a huge discount to the one-off washes. My entire family washes our cars here and will never go anywhere else.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CVsrlAspfmgamen1zhnJwg", "review_id": "5n2tsv1v0QbFUaOrXHhQIQ", "text": "They performed a great service and my car was washed and detailed in a timely manner.  The wash was good quality and I have no complaints.  The service personnel were also helpful. No pushy salesman either.  Good service.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "drS3ZN6-zA3sr5WM2fG5tQ", "review_id": "9uSmACREbPJc8ZtrhGXs8w", "text": "I went here because of the Yelp reviews. i have a new car and this was my first car wash and wanted a hand wash so as not to scratch the car. I found the service pretty good. The only thing, when I went to pay, the woman seemed more interested in helping the person on the phone than answering my questions. I had questions about their window tint service. That is why the 1 less star. But overall, the first experience was pretty good, thanks!", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5hIcclyqd9yelg2BlsiXBg", "review_id": "Uttie0ISDgFFfIJsIkOO3A", "text": "I've had my car washed at Los Olivos for a few years now and I'm not sure why I've waited to write a great review about them.  They are one of the few HAND car washes in the valley.  I have other car washes much closer to where I live but I will drive out of my way to have my car washed here because I will pass on the flinging rocks stuck in car wash tracks and a sub-par wash from other locations. Listen, my car is not new but I plan on keeping it awhile so I need it to always look like new and avoid dings in my paint or windows.\n\nBottom line is, you will receive quick wonderful customer service, a detailed wash at a great price...plus they have a punch card which I really appreciate.  Who doesn't want something free at a place you frequent? I also get my mats washed and had to get my head light covers cleared and they did it very well, quickly and again at a great price.  \n\nYou should visit!", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kk05snSafuIFK0lsxoMNzA", "review_id": "y5bZfiB4mE7jlQu_zTPnfw", "text": "Consistently a perfect carwash.  But their complete detail? Best in Phoenix hands down.  You will not recognize your car when you get it back.  It is like having the same car the day you picked it up from the showroom.  Fantastic staff and business!", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7zDqr2I0-xpw9HF5Ha54cA", "review_id": "V0Hd6xKp4fqfIn-zE9vbAA", "text": "If you care about your car, you'll make the effort to head to Los Olivos Hand Car Wash. I'm pretty particular and careful about the care of my car. So much so, that in the past, unless I need it waxed or detailed, I usually washed and vacuumed myself. \n\nNow, I find myself still sneaking in for a little TLC at Los Olivos though, when I am too lazy to do it myself. The staff is super nice and very helpful with letting you know about what they offer and any specials without being pushy in any way. They even have a punch card and eventually you get a free wash. Pretty dandy eh? \n\nThe waiting area isn't top notch, but it's a car wash people. It does have a small shop with sodas, snacks, gift cards, random misc car items and some chairs to sit and wait. Supposedly there's a shoe shiner, but I'm still waiting for the day we're there at the same time. Additionally, Giant Coffee is just a hop, skip and a jump away, and that's usually where I am while I wait.\n\nI've been a loyal customer for awhile now, and this past weekend, realized it was time to get the interior of the car detailed again. They did a spectacular job which prompted my need to review. I ordered the mini detail which does a full job inside and a wash and buff/wax outside. The four hours was so worth it. They even offered to give me a ride home if I really needed, but I had prepared. My trusty laptop and I did some coworking over at Giant all afternoon. And when I was called that she was ready to do, I was in no way expecting to see my car look as new as she did over 5 years ago. I'm still in awe. Ever since, I've been showing her off, and it feels like I'm in a brand new car all over again. The paint is shiny and new, the inside was cleaned from top to bottom (even the ceilings) and the detail in the dashboard and console is incredible. I had already decided to never go anywhere else, but now I think I'll be getting it detailed much more often.\n\nYou will not be disappointed. I love this place.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DmTiFfB9pLbF_QvKx_03fQ", "review_id": "52mbSxgNm_vevz1ZwqA97w", "text": "This is the only place I go to take my car...  Fabulously thorough and hands on this  vintage style car wash has a lot of charm. The friendly staff and smartly sassy owner makes me feel like part of the family.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ViiaMr4WwPUg1lhshmCR1Q", "review_id": "yyyNbkPd09_m3FI0i5xhyQ", "text": "I've driven past this place thousands of times and finally stopped by to get full detailing jobs done on our cars.  They did an outstanding job on both vehicles, making them look years newer.  They even popped a dent out of the roof of our car that had been bugging me for weeks (angry soccer coach and a referee son).  It's a little out of my way for regular visits but I definitely will be back for a thorough clean.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gM0sIR19KRNp7Rl5KK1mZg", "review_id": "bhGUG6-Of6O-1ONfUuvcvQ", "text": "I've been coming here for a little over a year and I can't say that I've ever been really all that impressed.  \n\nYes, they \"hand wash\" your car but I feel like that's the only pro on the actual cleaning of my car.  I've never really been happy with the vacuuming, not sure that they really do anything other than the mats.  When I get in my car all the old fuzz and hair is still on the seats.  The last 2 times I've been there they've missed cleaning parts of my car and I have to say something.  The last time they cleaned 3 out of 4 of my tires, even a stranger commented to me about how he found it odd they missed it.  Also, asked for air freshener and when I got in my car it still smelled like ummm, well it didn't smell fresh and clean.  I just left there and again I had to ask them clean the inside door.  It was covered in dirt and dead grass, how do you miss that?!? When I called someone over to clean it he then noticed that the wind shield was still dirty.  I mean, really?? And again, no air freshener even though I asked for it.\n\nI gave 3 stars instead of 2 because I do appreciate the fact that this is not a chain.  I'd rather give my money to a family owned spot instead of some corporate junk.   The tall, blonde woman who greats you is always very nice and helpful.  I like that I'm not hounded about getting my windshield or cracks fixed a million times and sometimes they offer deals on LivingSocial which is great. \n\nOverall I feel like this is a good place to come and just have the surface of your car washed unless you want to pay big bucks to actually see a difference in the inside of your car.  Make sure you check your car before leaving to ensure they have actually cleaned everything.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "f5w7GSgZ0vyFun1FA9iw7w", "review_id": "Z6anYs64k6C8QrGWc8M8ow", "text": "Terrible car wash!!! Avoid at all cost!!! Put a dent in my car and won't take responsibility. Worst car wash ever.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pc7iOC2-zkU8_S2atxHxKQ", "review_id": "LuNSvQGnwdnXaGHH8yY6uw", "text": "These guys always do a thorough job. My rig looks good every time. Really great value in a car wash.  Been there with my old VW van, and with my late model Touraeg and they give equal attention to both.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9DYasJE3TtxptCcsZAyg1A", "review_id": "IP405xr_7fBLsoZDHafY6Q", "text": "After 6-7 washes this year they tell me my truck is too big to send through the wash. Its not like my truck has gotten any bigger over the last few months... I get the same BS everytime I go. \"Your truck is too big\" So,they measure the tires and it's all good, but always a hassle. I stopped going because they try to scam me for an EXTRA $25 dollars to wash my F150... Enough is enough.. I'll take it somewhere else..", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rcuBIvckTRrvopjV_s6g2Q", "review_id": "1vFCVvCGVzf2hPtRvi3CDw", "text": "I had really high hopes, and I was thrilled that it's so close to my house... However I soon started second guessing myself after pulling up. I was there before anyone else and watched the attendant avoid my car and instead go to the 2 old guys in expensive sport cars that showed up 2 or so minutes after me, and she even waited a little longer after that like she was hoping another car would pull up. When one didn't, she finally came to my car (and her attitude sucked on top of it). It's not like I own a nasty beat up car either, it's a newer Mitsubishi. After telling her I wanted a full interior detail and an exterior wash I went inside and sat around for a few hours. When it was finally done, I got what I expected, a nice, shiny, clean car.. with a soaking wet interior. Granted, I've never had an interior detail before, but I didn't expect everything to be sopping wet regardless of that. They actually put down a plastic cover over my seat for me, but since I had to stop at some place afterwards I accidently ripped it and then had to ride around with a wet bottom. I was told to keep the windows cracked an inch or 2, and did the whole weekend, however now my car kinda stinks and I'm going to be pissed if theres mold or mildew factoring into that. I'm not happy, and I'm not going back either. I'm giving them 2 stars because they did what I asked them to do: they cleaned my car.\n\nP.S. I work at an insurance company. I spoke to an appraiser and found out that places should really be doing a dry shampoo to avoid screwing up the foam bits they have under your carpets and inside your seat.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZyO8q4e5y_kNhEe4uVO-wA", "review_id": "lK4Sn_36v1q4_iUzae1iQA", "text": "Not impressed! I really wanted to like this place because it was voted a New Times best for a couple of years but I was very disappointed. I brought my new car in for its first wash after taking it to Cali for the weekend and having the front covered in bug goo from the drive. So I got my car back and noticed on the front bumper there were still bug guts left there. Also, I left an empty plastic water bottle from the trip on the floor in my haste to get out so the guys could work their magic.  Well they left it in there along with some paper straw wrappers in the door pockets, which i feel they should grab when they are vacuuming. Sorry Los Olivos I wanted to make you my regular car wash but you just didn't cut it.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UUUa3QKthaYPrfkE2aQujQ", "review_id": "UzRswf8q5aw8PEjzNV8RuA", "text": "My wife and her family are long term users of Los Olivos and I recently had my first experience with them.  Probably the best car wash I've been to.  Friendly service and they definitely care about doing a good job; we didn't pay for detailing but they ran my car back through the vacuum more then once to get rid of the tons of dog hair.  The owner is obviously hands on and was there overseeing things when we were there.  A locally owned independent biz I'm glad to be able to recommend.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iXMc4KY3UUsl7IQdfH_GBQ", "review_id": "2x7xYUijD1iF3kmc8esixA", "text": "Been here a number of times before and have never been overly pleased with how the inside of my car was cleaned and frankly it appeared that they had almost passed over cleaning the inside all together. Yet, I went back again today and my car looks fabulous inside and out! Hope they can keep up the good work and consistently clean my car each time.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wUEp87FqOB9ew27Iz6zk_w", "review_id": "zT8GuKK6Walz60c5zDbHvA", "text": "Went to Los Olivos for the first time today to get my car washed. I usually just do it myself at the self service places, but I had gone on a few road trips with my dog and she left a lot of hair in the back seat, so I figured I'd let the professionals tackle it.\n\nThe Cons:\n-unfriendly staff, the guy who I talked to when I pulled my car in was not friendly, nor was the cashier inside\n-I paid for the complete works, but the vacuuming job was REALLY shoddy. My backseat floor is still covered in dog hair (see my photos). I am going to have to vacuum it again myself later. I know it's not impossible to vacuum up the dog hair, because I've done it myself in the past.\n-they neglected to vacuum under the seats or between the seats and console. there was still dog hair and dust between the drivers seat and console (see photo)\n-I guess the interior wipedown does not include wiping down the backs of the seats?\n-the vacuuming does not include vacuuming the trunk - which I needed because since I have an SUV sometimes my dog sits in the trunk if she is really dirty\n\nThe pros:\n-the employee outside who called out which cars are ready was friendly\n-the employees did a really good job of wiping down the front seat interior (the dashboard, sideboards, etc.)\n-the air freshener smell was not overwhelming\n\nI wouldn't come back. I think I will try the self service place on 7th Ave and Van Buren St -- you drive through a car wash but you can vacuum the inside yourself. I would do a better job than the vacuumers at Los Olivos", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5xjdoAhXlHKeaKRHEUm7bQ", "review_id": "aG9elPUhOBnq6_I_y5DKMA", "text": "Excellent customer service and high quality of work here are worth a little extra driving for me to get my car washed. Most importantly for me, it's one of those places where I don't feel like I have to strip my car of all possible valuable items or papers with personal info when I get out and hand the keys over.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wIi2J1UGRB2G_3vu5eNK3g", "review_id": "f6UdPkho7o28uEJIbXkCow", "text": "Just tried this place out for the first time and boy was I impressed!\n\nI was on my way to the airport, running late of course... So I had the minimum amount of time to create the maximum amount of impact.  \n\nThe mission: to clean my \"hiking out in the desert with three dogs kind of dirty\" Subaru so that my parents from out-of-town could enjoy driving around for the next week.\n\nLos Olivios got five guys working on it for me and totally rocked it out!!  I am crazy impressed and will definitely be back... Highly recommend!\n\nTIP: check in on yelp for two dollars off a hand wash", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a1xnEJP6IZbpM4pCSI_5QQ", "review_id": "SKnXbLaYr7xNgBSm9rxMpA", "text": "My very first review - my dark blue car ruined on the exterior.  Couldn't see it until I returned home and the sunlight revealed exterior body scratches.  Evidently they didn't take care to use clean rags/towels.  Looks like a Brillo pad was used.  Going back tomorrow to see if we can get this rectified.\n\nWell, I'll keep my review the same.  Took my car in this morning to see what could be done.  A \"charming\" older woman (JOVEL) came out to tell me this was definitely not caused by them an it was without a doubt caused by a buffer.  I explained to her that a buffer had not touched my car since it was last detailed by European Detail over six months ago.  To my face she told me I was not providing the truth and if I took it to a BMW dealership they would also confirm I was \"lying\".\n\nGuess what!!  BMW confirmed that the damage was likely caused by rags because of the linear motion that was apparent.  Rick was the gentleman from Los Olivos who accompanied me.  When he also learned that perhaps I wasn't lying as JOVEL had certainly alleged he offered a re-wash and a had wax to correct the problem.  Thank you Rick for obeing a professional.  \n\nEven upon return to the Wash JOVEL was still had her heals dug in refusing to acknowledge any error on their part. \n\nAlthough the business has taken a turn to rectify it was like pulling teeth or pleading a case before the the Supreme Court.  Not acceptable.  \n\nAgain kudos to Rick as a gentleman and professional.  If this was his site alone I could raise my review substantially.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7ZdVJkf0UrmozKPqe-Xuzw", "review_id": "iqf2rtdj_dH_JB135a1KbQ", "text": "This place is way overrated!!! They let ur car sit for 5-10 minutes before they even start to dry it.  By this time the water spots are already dry and they miss spots in the front or sides all the time.  Their armor all has gone down as well.  They used to have the best tire gloss that would last for 10 days, now they use a cheaper brand that's dull.  This place has really gone down over the years.  Again, way overrated.  30 second vacuum pfffff", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FzLw5R_krYfRVrIjLJ_xCQ", "review_id": "BXif2O4s3v405_C8zjcD5A", "text": "I'm only giving one star because I have too. I have been coming to this car wash for years and I've always thought highly of this place and the owner. I referred my good friend to this place for a mini detail, and payed for it myself to show him how good this place is. When he picked up his car they jammed his key in the ignition and could not get it out. They took no responsibility for it and the owner told us it's not her problem. Then when we took it to honda to get fixed, they informed us they got a sensor wet underneath the shifting council and now that needs to be replaced as well. I am definitely taking them to court.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pEH_I7B8gzaTQBydYb2RvA", "review_id": "hxOvCptpSM4LtvOpTxvaOw", "text": "While it was 49.99 for the wax and buff i highly recommend it.  the wax guy was careful and thoughtful.  It looked great.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IP3nF56J-9NEuW7fq29SQA", "review_id": "nVf0ojnMFJwBX3PUEfbXrg", "text": "They did an alright job, there was still dirt on the hood. The wheels and interior were fine, they did a decent vacuum job and my car definitely looks better than it did when I went it. \n\nThe staff were friendly for the most part, the guys who rub down the cars were cat calling me though...unprofessional. And I'm disappointed in the cinnamon car freshener...it's so overwhelming that I need to open the windows as I drive.\n\nI'm going to keep looking for a good car wash place, but if I'm in a pinch, this place is okay.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IP3nF56J-9NEuW7fq29SQA", "review_id": "BazN80E8-GyIO-IBNCXxag", "text": "They also messed with my side mirror and gave me a huge blind spot which I didn't notice until driving!", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uTatytEeN_dyB8WtNGluvg", "review_id": "qKwDcgzaIvK-Hnxt7iGG1A", "text": "1st time trying this place, decided to come here since I work nearby.\n\nDrove right in with no wait, cashier was friendly.  Waited about 45 mins for my SUV but let me tell you, my SUV looked brand new again.  They took their time and cleaned/ wiped every area of inside surface. Windows and mats where given a good clean.\n\nI'm really impressed and will def. be using this place for all my car washes. Thank you Los Olivos for a job well done!", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f2KU_Pwc3EzYaunvrACEeA", "review_id": "gSF3dMpW9qBWWFJ6tX6wRg", "text": "The rubber floor mats in my FJ are hooked into a c-hook to maintain placement. The brainiac who cleaned my car ripped the mounts out of the floor to remove and clean them. It's pretty obvious how to remove them without DESTROYING the mounts so needless to say I'm not pleased with this service", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TBi-83lYEqTIM0pK9EAV-A", "review_id": "YptRsaDPWmOgBb1I8n16JQ", "text": "This is an excellent HAND car wash. They have an excellent staff with superb customer service. Their staff always gives you prompt and courteous attention, and their prices are very reasonable. They pay excellent attention to detail, vacuuming under mats and cleaning the insides of cup holders and a/c vent slats. I absolutely love this car wash!", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q5XhtP5Q3OR0cC9gmGjfYQ", "review_id": "DHdZ647eC3SZ1QK_L-S7jg", "text": "Brought my car in last weekend for the supreme wash option. I have been going here for years...never a disappointment. My car looks like new and smells great every time. The employees are always courteous and pleasant. Try them and you will be hooked!", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aFSuJyqQHd_Az5Ka2sPvoA", "review_id": "7TWvbYIJpI1PKciEB0vSNQ", "text": "The last time I went there, when I got back in my car it REEKED of body odor from whoever had been working on the interior.  It was so bad I had to roll my windows down while driving, and when I picked up my kids about an hour later, they even noticed the smell.  Also, I had an MP3 player in my middle console, a compartment they had absolutely no reason to open or go into, and it disappeared that day.  I will NEVER go to this place again.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eW3-ObGbg_SrjN5Kk3Lz-Q", "review_id": "x9rtW4Ofrz-6f1nGzMHETw", "text": "They pay high attention to detail which comes across in the quality of their work. If you want a job well done do not rush them.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WE3AWk2O41X0kTc5t0mthA", "review_id": "KOwS_PMQJJO-YntaJNMhTA", "text": "If I was giving a rating compared to other car washes I would give it 5 stars but let's face it none are perfect and the experience of waiting around is never that fun.  Overall they have great prices and they make my car shine.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_h4oH3MMHrf14jS_99r2fw", "review_id": "oe_W_Uq3Zl_LrYsJHJxqWQ", "text": "Been going here for a year now no complaints .they do a great job.I will continue to do business with them .", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-RGZxK5ZXk_zQ7KnaUOfug", "review_id": "HVIWxHCOVB5u32K9L_MnPw", "text": "The coupon here that says \"2 dollars off regular hand car wash\", does not apply to a regular car wash. \n\nIt only applies to their more expensive car wash AND detail+ cleaning wash. \n\nThat doesn't make too much sense to me...", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8bTBs410Gd4oZfUG8IOROA", "review_id": "YvEyKOAgicN-Q3rDPxWPgw", "text": "My favorite car wash! Super friendly service, reasonable prices and I always leave with my car sparkling clean.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Qwm93bm-Uq8P7lUdPDKUsA", "review_id": "dVNdEY5NQvpQE-Em1csENA", "text": "I've been coming to this place since I moved to the valley. They've always done a great job cleaning my car. I love the complete works wash. Affordable and thorough!\n\nToday was extra special because they're celebrating their 25 year anniversary and giving out free car washes to every 25th patron. Guess who scored? Felt like a total douchesquid though for being on the phone when I rolled up in the line. Whoops! Thanks for the wash though! My little car thanks you too!", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cRH9Q-iDB65nnFKlaMhGVg", "review_id": "dicSSVsguSjBl0-gs-y03Q", "text": "Great car wash place! Got me in quickly on a busy, Friday afternoon. Good prices and you can get a $2 coupon on yelp. Drive through car wash, vacuum and the works if you want it!", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FzLw5R_krYfRVrIjLJ_xCQ", "review_id": "nSvdVxQi_CTf3cXMiN1Svw", "text": "I always come here, the owner is very friendly and works really hard to keep a satisfied customer. Great deals and great washes. I can't wash the car this good myself! \nHighly recommend", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k0HcfhqXU3TRCKnTxn5A3g", "review_id": "5TyzVhyVWcwzK7QH1yiYpQ", "text": "Only place I trust for hand wash! Reasonably priced for a prestigious wash! They also honor all coupons from Yelp for full service. I've always left here satisfied with the service my on vehicle and customer service received by staff. \n\nThey go soon and beyond on customer service, as I sit here writing this review a service member walked through the door with an elderly customer on his arm helping her in and let me add carrying her purse in his other hand.\n\nLos Olivos also has a shoe shining service available for all those that are stopping by during lunch from work.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tGSBO4GQF4XcYiGbfaVmBQ", "review_id": "YOkO8g3dynqRtwFUACGXSQ", "text": "Good service but damm shit mother fuckers do they take a long ass time to dry your car.  Bring your lunch and be prepared to wait.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Zwtx7FLZcK5F2P0-Tz8mHg", "review_id": "3lPtkm0rQZJ2Bg_oGCQtJQ", "text": "Pro's \n1. Hand wash is a lot gentler on your vehicle then the machine wash. \n2. It was probably the nicest my car has looked for a $17 car wash. \n\nCon's \n1. It took for ever... Like for ever! 45 minutes at 1:30 in the afternoon on a Tuesday. \n2. Super small and awkward waiting area so if it's hot you might be stuck in there for a while. \n\nOverall, what I go back? Probably but I would plan ahead. I would either bring work with me or I would have a coworker drop me off and then go back for my vehicle later!", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aaHyqSTcpdkismEP0bj0rQ", "review_id": "tqtUxdFVG9LCvBnY34R8dw", "text": "This place is legit. They practically spit shined my car for under 20 bucks. Get the basic wash and you won't be disappointed. They clean it inside and out. \n\nalso if you check in on yelp, you get 2 bucks off. You're welcome.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rPpAf9-IwN1E04cwiDa9EA", "review_id": "dipCZv8DpbRSYC4ddtt_8A", "text": "I started going to Los Olivos for car washes years ago bc they're a sponsor of the Mercury (the WNBA team), and I have been very impressed with their quality of service. Coletta is such a friendly face to see, and the fact she always recognizes me means a lot.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ByUw3SBnukGsOBj-fRXYHw", "review_id": "kEq1Gbej6WAkjAqwmNmq0w", "text": "Do not go here. First off, I asked them for a exterior detail. They charged me 150 dollars for an \"oversize  SUV\" when in fact I had a little Land Rover, and I asked them not to do the hood as it had been recently painted. They did the hood anyway, and made me wait 4 hours for a job they said they could do in 90-120 minutes.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Kyc_V-2G77tRfwJsBxwZ4A", "review_id": "M7-ktqahsVP4r0YJKNA37g", "text": "I'm not sure why I even tried giving this business another shot. What a waste of time. \n\nThey advertise for window tinting, so my husband and I decided to go in for a quote and possibly schedule a time to do it. We asked for a price quote from the counter and with the price and the brand of tint they use, we were happy and decided to schedule a time immediately. At that point, the lady at the counter said she needed to call the guy that did the tinting. [sketch moment #1]\n\nShe called and he was apparently able to come in immediately, which at that point was fine, we just needed to run our last errand before we got stuck there for several hours. As we were leaving, we were informed that we had to pay in cash, and couldn't use a card because this individual doesn't actually work for the car wash......we explained that we didn't have cash on us, and the lady at the counter kept insisting that we could just go get some cash. [sketch moment #2]\n\nAfter we left, we had gotten such a bad vibe from that, we decided to not go along with the appointment and immediately called to cancel. During that phone call I explained that we were no longer to to get the window tint (this was within 5 minutes of us leaving there) and THEN, she tells me that they CAN take a card for payment! \n\nWhat the hell kind of business are you running? They also claim to have a warranty on the tint, but if the jobs are being completed by someone who doesn't even work for the car wash, who is in charge of covering any type of warranty? NEVER AGAIN. This isn't breaking bad, stop trying to do shady work.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "wuCszpVPMIMyOCualnZtaw", "review_id": "JqYfe6EIUsvevLfZDD5Upw", "text": "Excellent customer service and very friendly staff\n\nI started going to Los Olivos after I started working in downtown Phoenix. While I definitely agree that Los Olivos  takes longer than other car washes I've visited, however, Los Olivos is definitely worth the wait.  \n\nLos Olivos is committed to giving the customer what they want, a great car wash at a reasonable price. Los Olivos is committed to making each customer happy and satified. Give Los Olivos a try you won't be disappointed.", "business_id": "Li5LOL873Ep8HoPRML18sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "eBFm-lABQiKpaUcPDfYOgA", "review_id": "JOmoOJEbLHextPHpjEhjaQ", "text": "3.5 stars. New York style deli very much like Miracle Mile, except family owned and just done better. \n\nIngredients and preparation match authentic NY delis for me. However, my friend who has had more experience going to such places in NY says its lacking. I think he's just suffering from a nostalgia complex, I don't know how you could make a Straw sandwich any better. Although, technically the family who runs it are New Hampshire/Massachusetts transplants. \n\nThey also supposedly have the best hot dogs. I have seen them and they are extremely large and impressive looking. I don't eat hot dogs, but I'm guessing they are awesome since I have eaten their sauerkraut which is money.\n\nGets the bump to four stars for having some cool photographs of Phoenix architecture through the centuries.", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "-bO7P1OtJBKN3rlGpolaFA", "review_id": "IrV5xLcsck3pVfvAhi6A_A", "text": "The sandwiches here are simple - bun, coleslaw or sauerkraut, cheese, and meat.  Almost too much meat; I got the meat sweats.  BBQ Pulled Pork sandwich was delicious, and I had to eat it with a fork 'cause there was so much pork (good BBQ sauce, nice and tender pork).  The Straw (pastrami) sandwich looked amazing as well.  Next time I think I'll go for a half sandwich, half salad or something.  Oh, they also do potato pancakes, which is pretty neat (although they looked pretty thick).  The sandwich and a fountain drink cost me about $9.50, so it's not that cheap.  Sticklers is cheaper, Duck & Decanter has more choices and seemed healthier, but if you want a heap of tasty meat with your sandwich, this is the place.", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uj79HTtyOdAdd_TaPcdxjA", "review_id": "c8-n8xuUnmmTguKIvR7RfA", "text": "All around great.  Great food, great atmosphere and great location if you work in the downtown area.", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "TlIJ7lhTD7gIvbOF2w5a8Q", "text": "Envision this........ slices of warm pastrami piled HIGH on top of your choice of bread (mine is the Rye) with perfectly melted cheese on top with a crunchy pickle.  \n\nThis is one of my new favorite heart stopping lunches to have when I am work.  I have not been here more than 3 times BUT I think about Downtown Deli all the time.\n\nSome workies enjoy the giant hot dogs and other meaty treats.  This isn't somewhere to eat everyday, it needs to be viewed as a treat considering it isn't the healthiest of choices but it sure tastes gooooooood.\n\nDowntown Deli is in a good location situated downtown (how clever is that?!)  The staff is friendly and the place is bustling with business at the lunch hour.  They are quick, they know how to get you and out in your lunch hour or lunch half hour.", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 18, "cool": 14}, "user_id": "4lkTIhTuMhLprQprGlTRlA", "review_id": "_nsVUgEWSa3-BAwWI_CKHA", "text": "The Downtown Deli is my go to whenever I'm jonesing for loads of meat or a fat juicy dog. I've had every meat sandwich on the menu over the last 10 years and my favorite is the Skyscraper. Mounds of Corned Beef & Pastrami w/ melted Swiss, Dijon slathered on Marble Rye, with a side of French fries, a pickle wedge, and large Root Beer. I'm not a huge hot dog fan but I'll break down once in a while and go for the 1/4 lb all Beef Dog with Straw. It's a pretty darn good dog! The dogs go for around 3 bucks and the specialty sandwiches start at $8.25. But they are well worth it. \n\nWarning: This is not the place for people who are looking for a light meal or can't stomach a Motha of a sandwich. You will get dirty looks from waiting patrons and you'll throw the line cook off his game if you ask for a healthy alternative to the specialty sandwiches. Stick to the menu and you'll be just fine except for needing to take your belt out a notch; no harm in that.", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wrecv4Trvja9tXKsDT_NtQ", "review_id": "MKTVi0QjJfdAGaNqICORpw", "text": "I went to the Downtown Deli looking for a decent pastrami sandwich, and boy did I find it!  The pastrami is melt in your mouth perfect and the fries are excellent.  This has become my favorite guilty pleasure for lunch.  If you're feeling adventurous, try the Vic's Madness sandwich. Yes, I know a pastrami, egg salad, and swiss cheese sandwich sounds strange, but it's incredible.\n\nAnd the best part is that the service is so fast you can get in and out for lunch quickly.", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Rg4gzsz3w00vRlIOXcGUIA", "review_id": "ChLgyC9bQB7uOyEYT68Liw", "text": "I was walking by here today and some saw friends eating out front. They welcomed me over to share lunch with them. I'd been planning on another place but as soon as I saw the pastrami I was hooked. I got in a short line (although about 20 people got in line right after me) and checked the menu. The way they were throwing the sandwiches together reminded me of Primanti's in Pittsburgh. They had a no nonsense-we know what we're doing-kinda attitude. There was no frufru on the menu, just great meat with a few \"specials\". I got the skyscraper which was a great, fresh bun piled with corned beef and pastrami. Then a slice of swiss and some deli mustard. Perfect! I grabbed a side of sauerkraut and a drink. We sat out front and I can just simple say that everything was just perfect. Cheap and tasty, and without a waitstaff, there was no tipping needed!", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "5JSrHtH-aK69OjUxdt-k5A", "review_id": "JLuYeMHw5yZrXH2t1tPrvg", "text": "Steer clear if you care about your body, enter if you are looking for a tasty way to shave precious years of your life.  What they have done is basically take a simple New York style Deli concept and made it appealing to the local Phoenix crowd.  The thing is, when I was living in NYC, I could afford to eat meals like this because without a car I walked an average of 3-5 miles per day.  There is simply no excuse for this type of excess in a driving city like Phoenix.  You'll spend 2 hours at the gym to burn off lunch here.  My prediction is that 50 years from now, when all the patrons of this place have died of heart attacks, the next generation will look back on this food the same way we look back on asbestos: it seemed like a good idea at the time, but boy was it a killer.", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "nc3cqVN0UuB3m50-CcMftw", "review_id": "Pj0MO-omLn07_abq1mgzlw", "text": "My boss and I go here at least once a month. She calls it good Jew food; I call it happiness between sliced marble rye.\n\nNot surprisingly, The Downtown Deli offers shovel-fuls of sliced meat between your choice of bread, often with a side of fries, always bound to sate your appetite. Admittedly, I'm a light-ish eater and quickly fill up, but The Downtown Deli becomes a great solution to having tasty leftovers to remind you about why working downtown makes sense.\n\nI just love The Downtown Deli. It makes be feel very metropolitan and sophisticated. Because, what else gleans class than a packed belly and pastrami breath?", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7E4kwOgsH4aKKRhdbtwJqw", "review_id": "6TgvHvauOMpHRyMQgvEKYA", "text": "Best Deli in the valley!\nBest corned beef and pastrami I've had in AZ.\nLike a Deli straight out of New York. Make sure you go Hungry because the portions are very big!", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DtTuVmtooVyMnGhwPrzLww", "review_id": "rhIX66QIrwRmpROoMzlUtQ", "text": "Was in the office a couple of days ago and a group of us went to this restaurant especially for their pastrami sandwich. For $10, I order the pastrami on marbled rye, no cheese, fries and a pickle wedge. My buddy ordered the Skyscraper, which is a stack of corn beef and pastrami. YUMMY!\nThe pastrami is cut thinly and is pretty tasty. The whole sandwich is so fresh that when you bite down, it just melts in your mouth. \nThis is definitely one of my favorite lunch time restaurants.", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "IFAagEInBIal7Ejr6LoWmw", "text": "I am trying to venture out of my shell and try different places for lunch at work these days.  Today I decided to come here, since its been a while since Ive eaten at this Deli.  From what I had remembered, it was good, so I hiked on down to try it out.\n\nWhen I entered, the Deli was pretty quiet. It must have been the \"Friday lite\" lunch crowd.  Lots of business people like myself eating here. I forgot how expensive this place is.  I saw that they had a BBQ Pastrami sandwich special going, so I went with that.  I got fries and a pickle, and I ordered a pop as well.  Guess how much I spent?  $9.25!!!  OMG!!!  TO MUCH TO MUCH!!!  \n\nGranted, I took home half a sandwich, but honestly, what a rip off!  The food wasnt even that good. Im not even excited to eat the leftovers when I get home.  this place isn't what I remember it to be, and just wasn't as good. I think its way overpriced, and the food is mediocre.  Save a few bucks and go somewhere else.", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "TGrTi6xdCFYBia_UdKVKHQ", "text": "Downtown Deli is a staple for a lot of local workers. Not for me though, I hadn't been even though I've worked across the street from there, and I live just mere blocks away. Finally took the trip and was very pleased.\n\nMy initial reaction was mixed. It feels like a dining hall inside or even like a dark corridor with six-tops scattered throughout. In the back of the restaurant is the sandwich line, with some of the nicest sandwich makers I've ever seen. Oddly, this is somewhat the norm downtown. You go in these old places and there are people who have worked there forever and just are in their workplace having a great time. That attitude when you are dining can be infectious, and contributes greatly to your experience.\n\nMy sandwich, the Straw, was a generous portion of Pastrami, sour kraut, and swiss cheese. Some may say it's a boring standby, but I say a Straw is a great way to judge a deli. This place made it right. Their prices are not cheap (lunch for two with only one drink, $20) but I don't mind paying a little more for the extra friendly service and generous portions. \n\nIt's not a place that I can't wait to go back to, but I can't imagine anyone being unhappy with their meal here.", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j8ocPEVty-EEYQk_Zeldyg", "review_id": "y9tv2b2ZQW7cEULqpDIrcg", "text": "I'm in a two week class in downtown Phoenix and this was the first place I hit up for lunch.  I was there on a Monday so I ordered their panini special of the day, cheese, bacon and tomato, with fries.  My panini was just okay, they aren't high quality ingredients so you can't expect too much.  Some of my classmates ordered some of their fresh sandwiches and those actually looked a lot tastier.  I did enjoy their fries, they're all battered and crispy.  According to the local who recommended this place their mac & cheese is fantastic but I didn't try it.  Service was really quick, I got there around 11:30 and there wasn't much of a line.  If I gave this place a few more tries I'm sure I'd find a favorite item and bump up my rating.", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8VGuDGetbBFFYqBEPMWzyw", "review_id": "peH_4q_uPIRIozZIldes6w", "text": "I work downtown, and this is one of our regular haunts on Fridays when we go out as a group.\n\nI typically get the Skyscraper on an onion roll.  It's piles of corned beef and pastrami, topped with swiss, on an onion roll, then served with french fries and a pickle spear.  The guys and ladies behind the counter are always awesome, and they even come around and pick up your trays when you are finished!\n\nThough it's not the cheapest lunch (around $10-11 for my lunch with a drink), it's not out of the normal range for lunch downtown.  And you will never go away hungry.  This is definitely one of those places you will go and need to take a nap after lunch.\n\nI can't recommend Downtown Deli enough, it's one of my favorite places to eat in Downtown Phoenix.", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "wuhS6f990Mi8QDrGIYQkLg", "text": "A craving hit me....one I love but don't indulge in often...Egg Salad sandwich. I am probably one of very few people who will order it when I see it on a menu. Having only been to the Downtown Deli once before, I did recall them having one on the menu.\n\nSo doooown the 8 floors of stairs I go ( I have to earn the egg salad). \nAs I walk in (just before 2pm) it was relatively empty.   I stopped and stared at the menu. One of the guys working there highly recommended the pastrami, even giving me a sample over the counter. Now I was torn....until I saw my answer.  The best of both worlds...the Vic's Madness!  Egg salad AND Pastrami.....I chose the marble rye as my base. First an egg salad layer topped with another piece of marble rye then a generous stack of pastrami a couple slices of Swiss cheese and topped with another slice of rye. \nNever enough mustard, I added extra deli mustard to both layers of the sandwich. Choosing the french fries in a rush, I wish I had gone for the potato salad or the fruit cup. Don't get me wrong the fries are very good, extra crispy and seasoned just wish now I had taken that option. At $9ish without a drink it can seem a little pricey relative to Subway (which is just another block or so up the street), I can assure you that this is MUCH better!! \nNow I have \"half\" a sandwich (technically a whole) left for later....", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LP8JFPcEtA0ti8g_BRBX4w", "review_id": "zSqhpRXLmc2az7CB5vL70A", "text": "This historic deli is one of a handful of places Downtown where I've never had a bad experience. The pastrami and corned beef are the best in town and the French fries and chicken noodle soup are brilliant co-stars. \n\nDowntown Deli is definitely a place to go if you're eating in because the walls are covered with interesting pieces of Phoenix memorabilia and it's always busy at noon, making you feel as though you're smack dab in the middle of a bustling urban environment. \n\nOne tip: You'll want to bank on taking an extended lunch because digesting a Downtown Deli sandwiches is a real chore. Of course I mean that in the very best way.", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H6Q6HEXH4dymcFxX0Tt8Xg", "review_id": "fPcllq6-UeV_ZHvZO0aF2Q", "text": "The best lunch in downtown!\nI recommend Downtown Deli to all my coworkers and clients that visit.\nBeing two blocks away has advantages.\nHas a feel of big city mom&pop deli with the trolley steps from the front entrance. Historic pics on the walls.\nPastrami on rye is delicious.\nSkySrapper is good on a very hungry stomach. It's big.\nChili goes great too.\nTheir fries are crisp and wonderful.\nDon't miss lunch; they close at 3pm.", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IhcTLLWKS6ZiNyIX9oQQPQ", "review_id": "hUaxWJcxr1LAI7MW1qGZIQ", "text": "I ordered the club sandwich on marble rye.  The ham, cheese, and bread were good.  The turkey was fresh, but I did not like it.  It seemed too salty and smokey.  I loved the pickle and french fries.  The pickle was nice and crisp and the fries were bad-for-you goodness.  I called ahead for my order so I did not waste my lunch hour in line.  Next time, I will go through the line and try a different sandwich.  This place is a solid lunch time choice.", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5Bo1cEXkJbxIPR6mPIDIRQ", "review_id": "ZhpEPkGYT1lpDW7TpBH9BQ", "text": "Dude. Why are they such jerks? Total attitude from the time I walked in to paying the bill. I ordered a sandwich and the guy behind the counter gave me some meal deal with half a sandwich. Then when I asked why I only was given 1/2 sandwich the woman at the register said something to the man in a different language, he said something back to her, she rolled her eyes and put out her hand to accept my credit card. I was almost going to tell them where to stick their 1/2 sandwich but i had read good things on here about the food so I took it and left.\n\nFood was meh. Bread was cold and stale. Pastrami was nothing special. Don't bother.", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ajlsUu-QukZC8P4qD8iI2A", "review_id": "atuxfqpoMSJEAUJKuKbU5w", "text": "This place is very big and the times I attended there were only a few people inside, which is relaxing when you're trying to eat. I had breakfast and dinner once and both were great. The breakfast burrito was fresh and hot, the service was prompt and courteous and the owner was very friendly. It was his convincing that brought me back for lunch and a tasty pastrami sandwich, piled high and full of flavor, it hit the spot. The prices were fair as was service and decor (plenty of pictures on walls) for a deli.\nGood for a quick, local bite when you're in this area of Phoenix.", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "sGZpZoEKwQVNPRhG3OjudQ", "review_id": "zotx5KIymNVr0fGcEpTp5g", "text": "Seriously the best pastrami downtown, and all of the valley as far as I'm concerned. Its a little pricey for lunch, but highly recommended if you want a real deli style sandwich. This place has been around for a long time, and while there are numerous (and good) sandwich options downtown, I think this joint is a step above just for the quality of the product.", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XFgkghaWowkrTEgOtOEpPg", "review_id": "03rHd59VFtY_cO1x3lNoKA", "text": "This place defies being stuck in a single category. Their menu is a bit eclectic and my only regret is not getting to try more of it.\n\nThis place was right around the corner from my hotel on a recent business trip. We liked it so much, we ate here a couple of times. I'm sorry Alex P. felt that he was getting attitude. One of my coworkers asked if he could have the daily special from the previous day because he had liked it so much. They told him it wouldn't be a problem and fixed it right up for him. The food was good and reasonably priced. I was there in April and enjoyed getting to sit outside on their patio and enjoy the awesome weather.", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wy9AIj-FTQaH7OAGg3xBfg", "review_id": "Ob4PFYGeHC0Frj34-l0uDw", "text": "I had a nice lunch here on a hot summer day. $12 for a good pastrami sandwich with crispy seasoned fries and an iced tea. Definitely recommend the food.\n\nLine was very short on a Friday afternoon. Soda machine ran out of ice, but they filled my cup with ice from ice maker in back and quickly filled machine with more ice.", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "04xW5mhSBaCzpjbcf2VSZg", "review_id": "77Jv57hvlum10ha1VaQEtA", "text": "This place is good. If you are downtown in PHX and are looking for a place to get a good meal, not spend to much and either fight the crowd (during lunch time) or be alone (pre/post lunch time), this is the place.\n\nMore of an eatery than a deli, as I couldn't fathom ordering a half pound of ham with my order (actual delicatessens are rare out here). They do make a good meal and pretty quickly as well!", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1Ryrpx7M4ziOAcQoScfNRQ", "review_id": "ZRMPwd8Yt3pVnFv9IdsKnw", "text": "Love love love this place - the only bad thing is they have 1 location -\nI drive all the way from N Scottsdale to downtown Phoenix for their fresh deli sandwiches.  I always get the poor boy with everyhting...they always put the right amount of dressing and veggies and of course fresh meats - it's huge ! so come here with a big appetite - one of the truly REAL New York style subs...going to get one right now ;)", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UbTUkH9hAL42kMz-XXwojQ", "review_id": "OiuKM71-JzS7TeBoqTG7VQ", "text": "This place is great, only problem I had was deciding what yo eat.  You walk in and the smell of great food over comes you.  Staff was very helpful and the food was very good and lots to choose from, everyone in our party was please with their lunch.", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "JkMOQaMjlBHMqp6gj-hL3w", "review_id": "C0uUs0kYTZOo6p2jqyxGng", "text": "This was  my first time here, and since it was downtown and lunch time, I decided to call to see if they validate for any  of the nearby parking garages if you eat there. Called up, a man answered, told him exactly what I said above, and was told  \" yeah, there sure is, the Chase garage.\" So I park there, and upon asking for validation I am told they do not do that. I let the woman know that I called and was told otherwise. She then rudely tells me she is the owner and only her and one other person answer the phones. I tell her I talked to a man, she then hollers to the back asking someone if they validate, and the man says nope. She  then tells me I must have misunderstood. \n\nI did not misunderstand, the person who answered the phone must not have been listening to my question....so on top of my overpriced and mediocre sandwich, I had to pay to park. People here were rude, and I felt like I was being rushed the whole time even when it was not busy.\n\nThe only positive thing I can say is that the place was very clean, if you do try this place I hope it's better than my experience.", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y_nk4KhoHlkd1WRKCfIhuA", "review_id": "_R_76Y9O5r4UZVxN9Daqyg", "text": "Have now eaten there twice. Both times the meal was good. \nFrom the front it appears to be a very small place. Once through the automatic opening sliding doors you enter a long room with approximately 100 + seats. Mirrors on the wall to the south and pictures of old Phoenix on the north wall. Open, clean, neat. I believe there is a few tables outside the sliding glass doors. But too hot to do that at this time of year. \nBoth times they had a special of the day for around $7.00. I got the daily special which was a sliced beef sandwich with fries, pickle, drink. I got some horseradish to go with it and enjoyed the meal. \nThe servers are not what I would call overly friendly but they have always been very nice had helpful. I am not always the easiest to help as I don't hear as well if there is background noise and usually need people to repeat themselves. They handled this well. No a hearing aid will not help this as they also amplify the background noise. \nWhy a 4. When you judge them with the other fast food places where you go in just to get a fast meal and go? They are much better than the run of the mill franchised sandwich shop. \nAnother nice thing is they buss the table. \nI will more than likely eat there again. \nEnjoy", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p4SNP70HYUpK_wXhRpIcFQ", "review_id": "JJvW9ujZ6IlI5kZbVnidBw", "text": "I went here yesterday while I was out downtown and ordered a corned beef sandwich on an onion roll. Contrary to the menu posted at the front of the deli, which mentioned potato salad or pasta salad as a choice of side dish, I was automatically given fries as a side, which was fine by me. My corned beef was satisfactory, but I have definitely had better. There is also not a large selection on the menu, but the list of menu options works for a restaurant of this size. This makes for a good and convenient lunch destination if you work downtown and want something other than a burger or a sub, but next time around I will probably go with my gut and choose Baja Fresh.", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A65PpTYuKCl3GKbmfU6D0A", "review_id": "RRQHO6TGI8po711O-GmtgA", "text": "Quality was okay and food is kind of bland. You can see the sheriff come in here quite often during lunch time. Don't try to get breakfast menu items past 11, they'll say no. Also don't try to substitute and make sure you get what you want and not what they push you to get. Sides are optional but are good.", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "colF-Mr9twUWS7CrejUb2Q", "review_id": "T3r7xWMdkYXniWHfI7DQvQ", "text": "I had a brief window of time so I came here after taking a quick glance at my yelp app. Little did I know there were so many better options...\n\nB R I E F  S U M M A R Y\n-- Busy lunch spot\n-- Cafeteria style\n-- Reminded me of a deli you would find in a big city like New York\n-- Not a whole lot of healthy options\n-- Sandwiches come with a side of fries or you can ask for other things\n-- Skyscraper on onion roll was decent\n-- It's NOT like Subway where they ask what you want\n-- They make what they make and don't explain much\n-- Condiments were limited\n-- Coleslaw was OK\n\nI ended up with a Skyscraper on an onion roll (recommended by the staff). There was a whole lot of corned beef and pastrami stacked on  the roll and some swiss too. I added some deli mustart from the condiment rack. It was warm, juicy and flavorful as those meats should be. I just had the feel of like a New York deli. There wasn't a whole lot of customer interaction. At least not what I get in California.\n\nThe food was decent but if I had another chance to grab lunch in downtown Phoenix, this wouldn't be my first or second choice.", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kOb1hWSwA6aD2mRVy6lqFQ", "review_id": "KnRyP1IX52pVxL1VFAaBnQ", "text": "I visit this place here and there with co-workers and have never been disappointed. I am not very adventurous so I usually get a turkey sandwich on kaiser and fries, really good fries actually. Sandwich and a drink get close to $11, not cheap for sandwich. Lots of seating and interesting historical pictures of Downtown Phoenix on the walls, worth a visit.", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4hrVQL0nc9JHfzW1OZV48w", "review_id": "OHUBi7uvuHrKsvdPO7M6Hw", "text": "This place is near work and decent as far as lunch and being able to find a place to sit.  They are average as far as cost but food consistently meets expectations with generous portions.  Nice to browse some of the old photos on the walls.", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "undo3etIGzALcxoV8UHIPQ", "review_id": "-4QZdaFiRDoL1QlBH9ydIw", "text": "Starting off with AMAZING BRISKET!!!!\n\nI was walking around this side of town and stumbled upon this deli and I decided to pick up some lunch for myself and my boyfriend who works in this area. Well I walked in and it was empty which usually isn't a good sign but it was 2:00 PM and I figured the lunch rush had come and gone by then. Besides the lack of people I did notice how clean and organized everything was, I liked that! I spoke to the gentleman behind the counter and asked him what the most popular item was and he said the Pastrami or the beef brisket. Since the boyfriend eats anything I got him the Brisket and he offered up some fries with that. I had a hard time understanding much of what he was saying like types of bread for the sandwich or whether I wanted a pickle with the meal but no big deal. Well to put it lightly the Brisket was friggen amazing. I am a very picky eater, I cook well so it is tough for me to eat out because I know I can cook better.... but this sandwich was out of this world tasty. The roll was soft and fresh, the beef was tender, full of flavor and juicy! I will be back!", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EmV-u43_95DLayUfT0Ji7g", "review_id": "qyRP_bYvZ81qaEdCf7wHDA", "text": "Got my lunch here today on a co-workers recommendation and got the Skyscraper I heard about. With 9% sales tax it was almost 11 bucks but gotta say, pretty darn good and really filling especially with the fantastic fries. I try to bring lunch with me most days but once or twice a week I buy lunchs, almost every place in downtown PHX is costly but these guys were really good, they were very nice and they might see me once a week from now on.", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yuPBS3fak77lgwO_9SXVYQ", "review_id": "RwDU1MrmvfqgnXhNJDPd9w", "text": "Tried this place today for lunch w/my new coworkers and boss and was instantly a fan! Love the NY/metro vibe and menu options!\n\nSandwiches seem to be on the higher side, but don't worry - they PILE on the good stuff. I tried their Chef Salad and it was pretty tasty but was a little disappointed they used mainly iceberg (I'm a spinach/Romaine girl).", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o8J-ergbGYjrUy85I_rxzw", "review_id": "UuXVFyS9wWCfgCHlCwa9lA", "text": "Went in for weekday lunch. There are a lot of options. I got a half sandwich (the Americana ciabatta?? That's what I thought I ordered but the website tells me there's nothing called that...) and was a little weary of the $5.50 price - however, when it arrived, it was the size of a full sandwich with lots of meat and toppings. Also, the sodas have free refills. \nSome drawbacks was the parking - there's no where close and it's all pay - and the tables were really sticky. I didn't see anyone wiping them down so who knows how dirty they were?", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u9QCaamnGl7T5lGshpsG9g", "review_id": "_p_Tgbo899RlHKD4aQtR5Q", "text": "My favorite lunch place downtown! Stick to any of the pastrami or corn beef sandwiches. My personal favorite is the New Yorker. Pastrami (or corned beef if you prefer) with cole slaw and russian dressing..mmm. Their other sandwiches are pretty good too (I've gotten a turkey sandwich that was good and the deli chix sandwich was ok). \n\nNow, you have to be on your toes when ordering as they move pretty fast, which is understandable considering the big lunch line. Fries are the default and you have to speak up if you want something else. Mac and cheese is good. Salad and fruit are good options if you're trying to mitigate the damage done to your diet from the sandwich.  \n\nI also like all the historical photos of downtown Phoenix and the owners' story. Mix of all different business types, lawyers, etc.. Makes downtown Phoenix feel like a real downtown.", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FcRfAHSQkWZNcc6tpuhoFg", "review_id": "ji-JqNyt71A3RUReq39j2A", "text": "I used Downtown Deli today for a catering order. A year ago a client had brought us these amazingly good sandwiches, I had a ham sandwich on a Kaiser roll. I was so thrilled because I love a good ham sandwich, the ham and bread are they key elements! \nI decided to use Downtown Deli for a client seminar we had since the food was good and the box lunch is nicely prepared. \nWhen I placed the order, Glenn asked me how I heard of them and I raved over the ham sandwich! I was pleasantly surprised to see a box lunch right on top with my name and inside was a ham on Kaiser just for me! The oatmeal cookie was nice and soft and well appreciated for the mid-day snack crave! Thank you again for your thoughtfulness and on-time delivery!", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FtM_8SObe4ExhoDrCdZx9Q", "review_id": "fgm_EuBR55WpmJ416pCKBQ", "text": "I was delighted to find this genuine deli serving delicious authentic food. It is an oasis in a land of franchises. Corned beef on rye and lox with cream cheese on bagel were soul satisfying. If I lived in Phoenix, I would be a regular!", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZW8jy6ehrNzn9A5iCubVGg", "review_id": "9w6XWp812sQuKfOo3dl8wA", "text": "I really wanted to like this place since my man hyped it up so much but I was left unimpressed. We walked into this little mom n pop shop and I was excited since it had that old look that so many delicious gems have, and was delighted to see a big hunk of juicy looking meat on a slicer. I saw the menu and Eric said his favorite was the skyscraper so I was like hell yeah I'm down. I was kind of expecting the girl to start moving that meat on the slicer for some fresh pastrami and corned beef, but I was let down when I saw her scoop some meat off the counter that may of may have not been sitting there for a while. The next disappointment came when they started stacking the meat...since the sandwich was about $10 I expected it to be so big we could barely fit our mouths around it (which has been my past pastrami experiences) but it was pretty damn small. We ended up sharing it, but I was still hungry afterwards and not for any more from here. The meat and cheese made for a pretty dry- nothing worse than a dry --sandwich-- and that was enough for me to never come back (by choice).", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xh3NxmxL1AODWYqD8SLXnA", "review_id": "nG4IoiKoqUvpbJH8iv8ZWw", "text": "Just finished my first trip to the downtown deli. Service was quick and polite even during the busy downtown lunch rush. I was a bit put off by the prices as this place was rated at one dollar sign. Ten bucks for a sandwich is definately not worthy of that distinction. Add in fries and a drink and my lunch total came to almost 14 bucks. Not ridiculous, just a bit more than i was expecting and a bit more than it was worth.\nI had the skyscraper, a pastrami and corned beef mountain with \"melted\" swiss cheese. I say this because my sandwich was barely luke warm to the point that the cheese not only didn't melt it was cold. The fries were kept in a steam table tin at the counter and tasted it. They were edible but barely so. The quality of the meat was actually pretty good and the only thing saving them from one star.\nOverpriced and underwhelmed.", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "idMezU0jKZBl00OghpUnWw", "review_id": "TL7DWCrPXXN9_KurlJ96uA", "text": "I always enjoy seeing a thriving family owned business. We ate the New Yorker with fries and it was delicious. I enjoyed the coleslaw on top of pastrami. The French fries were crispy and appropriately warm. The staff was also very friendly.", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oMYUmSBsKcnBeY_l251oJQ", "review_id": "4qb7PmgfwK89gguE0gb8FQ", "text": "This place rocks!!!  A real deal deli with awesome employees.  My only complaint is that they removed the sign that read \" Please order cheese\" .   I work near by and eat here often and will be a customer for a long time.", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yuPBS3fak77lgwO_9SXVYQ", "review_id": "F4DIYG4R8ZulZciPLMByKA", "text": "** Update: I still LOVE their food here, but I always seem to get attitude from the man behind the steam pans. For example, I walked in today for their chicken enchiladas. He gruffly barks at me, \"We're out!\". Ok buddy - take it easy - I order their homemade chicken noodle soup instead which I lOVE.\n\nNOTE: The staff at cash register are *always* friendly w/me and joking, it's just the man w/the moustache who is a bit prickly. He has a sour scowl on his face everytime I'm in there.", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "jt8jtEY1K6TD1FBzYa7HGw", "review_id": "bTSrBsqYrE7bx7jB4_OX_w", "text": "Zoe's get's a solid 3 stars b/c they have the raddest, most sinfully delightful chocolate cake around. The best part is it's only $2.00!  The reasonably sized slice of cake totally makes up for the boring, albeit sometimes satisfying food.  The chx kabobs are pretty awesome, enough for two people.  Comes with two huge scewers of chx, peppers, cherry tomatoes... over a bed of salad and rice pilaf.  Pretty delish.  The Gruben Sandwich is also a hit.  FYI -- If you don't like Feta, stay away from this place.  They put it on just about everything.  They trully believe in that old addage, \"Feta makes it Betta!\"", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2006-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DJIwm4UCnM-SOxXbARjPsQ", "review_id": "MSLKYSRl1DGedknacnqhCw", "text": "I like Zoe's Kitchen. I even tried to put the umlaut above the O in \"Zoe\" but alas, I lack that sort of NASA-grade training. \n\nAn assortment of sandwiches, sides and salads are on hand for the taking. Well, you can't just take them... you have to pay, of course. I don't want to be blamed when a rash of sandwich robberies breaks out along the McDowell corridor... but I've gotten off on a tangent again.\n\nI've only ever tried the Gruben. I think I need an umlaut there too. No? We're good? Good. Like a Reuben but with fresh cabbage and turkey. Much healthier, and with a tangy kick. A good quick place to grab a sandwich during your lunch break.\n\nZoe's sides are available by the pound (chicken, potato, pasta, tuna and egg salads). They will cater your next event and if you've ever seen those Honda Elements running around Phoenix with Zoe's name plastered along the sides, you know that they deliver. Or maybe you're under the impression that those cars are actually mobile kitchens. Well, that's just silly.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "AyEZPm41Y2r0h_sUhMXrpA", "text": "My friend said this was to \"fast food\" like for a date.  It's the first time I thought of it as fast food.  Yes, the food came fast, and you order at the counter, but I've just always thought of it as more \"healthy food fast\" but that's not quite a general category is it?\n\nI love to grab Zoe's.  Coincidentally, I like Feta, because as Lali mentioned, you have to like Feta to like Zoe's.  By brother was initially hesitant, but found himself craving Zoe's, and Feta after our last visit so I say to give it a try and don't be afraid.\n\nThe menu is SO simple it can be a bit shocking.  Salad, pita, kabobs, grilled chicken plate.  Pretty much any combo of chicken w/ veggies - even in their soup.  I really appreciate that they have a kids menu that isn't filled with things like french fries and chicken fingers.  They may give in to PB&J, but the rest of it will be just as healthy as what the adults are eating.  \n\nLast but not least - I love the modern/simple decor.  The \"kids\" paintings scattered around the place are pretty cool too!", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HkVOtZMz1yQNaY_iyt0Edg", "review_id": "4JgsAklTax0lOcAPeInaiQ", "text": "Great :\nSalad + Dressing (in sqeeze bottle on table)\n\nGood:\nLime Ade\nBread + Rice\nService\n\nBad:\nChicken Kabobs (really dry)", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "b4C9E7vTJrOdkJQA86xYSg", "review_id": "B0IEcIkrMTS0Q3h1DmKUnA", "text": "When  I feel like eating healthy this is where I go.  I love the mediteranean tuna pita.  I have tried numerous things on the menu including the chocolate cake (yummy).  I have never been disappointed with anything i ordered and the staff is always very nice.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 16, "useful": 15, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "0ShLt6bFRnIxMu5ZDIzn0g", "text": "I SOOOO wanted to love this place as it is cute as a bug's ear. Not that I'm saying there's bug's here,  I just think it's a lovely, modern clean space, with lots of light. My friend was craving the Greek pita. \"OMG...it's soooo good, you have to go get us some.\" So, I get our to go pitas (chicken, lettuce, feta and tomato), certainly not inventive, yet it sounded like it would hit the spot. \"OMG....the side pasta is sooooo good, you have to get that.\" Fine. Two Greek pitas both with pasta sides to go. Oh, and the chocolate cake. He said to get the chocolate sheet cake. Well, let me just say kiddies, the pita was dry, dry, dry. Sauceless and dry. Did I say it was dry. Chicken was dry. Pita was dry. It totally fell apart. And then so did I. Dry. Dry I say. Pasta side was actually quite good, all 2 oz. of it. BUT THE CAKE...OH MARY....THE CAKE! Truly a slice of chocolate heaven. I will go back and try some other items. Staff was friendly. I liked the space. Cake was, cheap, like a penny or something.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "MrPOzC4Fz_xEwJkA051V8g", "review_id": "33Ee_z1dyYxaygd9_5n9NA", "text": "I really want to like Zoe's Kitchen. I do. I really, really do. \n\nI have been to Zoe's more than 5 but less than 10 times, and yesterday was my last visit, unless I want to stop in for some limeade and chocolate cake. \n\nI have tried MANY things at Zoes, and I try to listen to what others like .... I don't like their bread at all, so every sandwich I've had has been bad. The quesadilla is OK, but I'm not a big fan of flour tortillas. The chicken roll ups (I think that's what it's called) that I had yesterday (after a good friend's recommendation) were kind of soggy and yuck-o. I don't like the pasta salad .... or the potato salad ... or their slaw .... or cold rice .... \n\nDo you see my challenge here? The decor is adorable, and I really want to love the place, but I think I've paid my very last visit to Zoes. \n\nSo, so sad!", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9N7Ok6AGYpjedcmNW7mQ0Q", "review_id": "JKoFjAR0SVWRnEvZAvBljg", "text": "So I have this terrible addiction. Every time I go anywhere near downtown, I have to go to Zoe's. \nI LOVE their limeade and have often wished I could just order the whole pitcher and leave the place with it. \nI'm a big fan of the chicken pita with loads of Feta, caramelized onions and chicken. \nI know I should probably branch out and try something new, but nothing beats the limeade and chicken pita with pasta salad. \nOh, and don't even get me started on the chocolate cake!", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YwISM44nNmOSeXdsL-qZYw", "review_id": "Hx5cfbFcJ9tw1DFTbGmf3w", "text": "I like Zoes. However, my GF does not. so I am only able to go when she is out of town. I understand this place is not for all. Dry chicken seems to be a big issue, as my girl has also complained about it. But I could eat a bucket of the slaw, with an IV of limeade, and a bed of chocolate cake to recline on.....oh yeah....wait. sorry...\nAnyhow, I always get the protein plate or the kabobs.\nBeen a tad dry once, but I doused with dresing on table, and it was yum. Rice is good, the aforementioned cake and limeade. Really no desire to try anything else. With this place, I like what I like, and it will do.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "sEWeeq41k4ohBz4jS_iGRw", "review_id": "VjOACE8c0dhs7fBuniWjnA", "text": "Zoe's is fine, clean and simple with just enough trendiness to make you feel better about yourself for coming here than a fast food restaurant.   Our food was plain and simple, chicken kabobs and a quesadilla.   I guess we should have tried the lime ade and the cake, maybe next time, and then I'll give then another star.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "RFwIn3AVV0Ya9lx1U1_bwA", "text": "A couple people told me that I would not like this place, but I did!  I liked it a lot actually.  I was smitten by the decor- super modern and clean and done right.  You know when people make their spaces look so modern it ends up just looking cheap... this place is not it.  The front door was a bit scary, if you don't watch your kids or immature friend or family members closely, it is possible that they could sever their body in half vertically.\n\nAnyhow, I had the chicken roll ups, they were good.  The food is like food you can fix at home if you put some effort in it ( this means more than using the microwave or picking up take out and putting it on a plate).  The pita chips were very tasty too.  We got some of those.  The salads look big and green and healthy- the way a salad should look.\n\nI plan to go back and I plan to get something different to try.  Neat concept, this Zoes.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "GubdNFoDAsiwE6bWIr97cQ", "review_id": "LOvh2C4NAuRPZLb3Vq_X6g", "text": "I have had food form this restaurant a few times over an extended period of time. I have never eaten at Zoe's it was always take out and I did not do the picking up of the food. So no comment on the structure or service.\nIt is not horrible, but also not quite good either. Very uninspired in all foods I have tasted. Sorta like eating dry white bread. We ordered as a group each time I ate, so I just figured it won't kill me so why not. Really a lousy reason to spend too much money for bland, but there you go.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "BrJcbK_lH0irQcNSNBEQHQ", "review_id": "dXmgGJTDhC0AbCPNXfi7EQ", "text": "The food is simple, pure and uncomplicated; you taste (and hopefully enjoy) each ingredient. However, as with most minimally processed cooked foods, it does not travel well.  So, eat in. Luckily the decor is modern and compliments the menu well which makes eating in a pleasure.   \n\nMy only down note is on the service. If you are not careful when you enter the restaurant, you may enter through the door of invisibility and will become invisible to the employees. As a result, you may stand at the counter while they work around you but do not recognize your presence until the invisibility dust (or whatever makes you invisible) wears off.  Based upon my late lunch experience today, the dust takes 4 iPhone e-mail responses or texts to be removed (10ish minutes). Regrettably, I only had three unanswered e-mails in my inbox and had to leave before I could be seen by the employees. On a positive note, when you leave (regardless of the time you waited), the invisibility dust seems to be removed. I know this as no one honked or screamed at my car as it drove away without a driver.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "taIivSuNH63GXk6Nw9rZdA", "review_id": "saKoyRAg1kPj7nWpazqBow", "text": "We have a tradition of getting carryout on Saturday night, usually sandwiches or something fairly light  So we have a rotation that includes Pei Wei, China Chili, Whataburger, My Florist, Quizno's, sometimes delivery from Z Pizza.  Within that context Zoe's is a win.  The chicken salad and tuna salad sandwiches are tasty and of generous size.  My wife likes the marinated slaw, I prefer the potato salad.  Parking is never a problem, orders that are phoned in are ready when promised.   Note that although the menu has sandwich plus side plus chips for a price, you can ask for just the sandwich and they will sell it to you for a cheaper unpublished price.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iwWBF3nKoRMoy1sbkLJwvg", "review_id": "V2U_nlR-TBTzt3v1YofusA", "text": "I seriously don't know how this place rates a three star average. Just like many other reviewers, I really wanted to like this place. The concept is great! But that's it, it's just a concept. The food is as sterile as the environment. The only thing that distinguishes one dish from the other is the texture... each item has the same bland taste. And as I am somewhat of a foodie, the thing that is most amazing is that I know you have to work to make food this blah. The ingredients seem fresh, they seem to have herbies and such to make them look good, but everything tastes like they boiled it until all the flavor was released, removed the food and tossed the good flavored broth.\n\nI suppose if one of your favorite food combinations is mayonaise on white bread you might be impressed, but IMHO save your money and take yourself anywhere else.  :)", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "zHH2Iz49wCZYYDLBTv0YOg", "review_id": "ToobZdF-PHcB4GMuzOlWZg", "text": "Three stars because the menu's hit or miss. I dream about the grilled feta sandwich. Toasted just right, soft and chewy, so tasty. But I gagged on the pimento cheese sandwich. Couldn't even finish it. Tried giving it to the dog when I got home, but she didn't want it either. And she'll eat anything. One time she ate a whole tube of Neosporin. Neosporin! What a freak. Love the pasta salad, but can't stand the potato salad. I keep going back, I just get the same thing every time. Almost took off another star because one time some chicken somehow ended up in my grilled feta sandwich (I don't eat chicken), which I didn't discover until I was chewing. Yuck!. Took me a long time to forgive, but I finally did. Haven't forgotten, though - I still peek inside before taking each bite.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "9VPNlcKsL99FvKtz1r9qJg", "review_id": "nAnhzRoToSYekjvDDdujFQ", "text": "Russ suggested My Florist for lunch since we were in the area, but I said, \"well I always go there at night and while sitting at My Florist, see this cute little lunch place across the street that I've been wanting to try, so let's go there.\" \n\nIt's good for a quick lunch and an alternative to fast food (anything is better than the F food).\n\nI got the chicken feta pita, it was okay, kinda boring.  I think I liked the design of the place better than the food. So, ++ for good marketing and design, now if they'd do something more interesting with the menu :)", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4JapGtmN58pZYo1ClbV8qw", "review_id": "NrL4qThbgy10RDfewEC4zQ", "text": "This place is just OK in my book. I love the idea... a healthy alternative to fast food but it could be better. The first time I went I liked it but it's also hard to screw up a grilled cheese sandwich. Sooo... I went back and tried it again. My fruit cup was sour, my sandwich was stale and just blah tasting. I could do with out it. It made me sad though... it's so close to work I thought I was going to have a great place for a quick meal that wasn't going to top 1000 calories.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XM6M-WWbCAeLy83jrABkcA", "review_id": "QCxL8Fpd2FCHyDeIcJGtrQ", "text": "Decent Lunch spot. The food is consistent as well as the service. I like that they have 3 ice teas to choose from: Regular, Sweet, and Green. I can't say that I crave the place, but it is a nice place to go if you don't want fried food or smell of Subway. My favorite is the pimento cheese sandwich with turkey added to it. It might be a bit weird for most but when I am \"hankering for hunker'n\", it hits the cheese spot.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 8, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "HOleI3jz1MLNUJ6cc1x0Pw", "review_id": "cRpamxksw8NVfgSXPFLqJg", "text": "From the street, my husband and I thought Zoe's Kitchen would be like Panera - that is, we thought it would serve fast, flavorful, and good-quality lunch fare. None of these adjectives turned out to be an accurate descriptor. In fact, the food at Zoe's kitchen took 30 minutes to come out and was disgustingly bland and in a few cases, quite gross. \n\nWe stopped in for lunch last week. The place was packed, but the line to order moved quickly, so we incorrectly assumed that we would also get our food quickly. More on that in a second. In terms of the menu, we were shocked at how uninteresting the menu options seemed. Even though the menu was decently sized and we are open to lots of different types of food and flavors, we found ourselves completely unable to choose and not drawn to any individual option. \n\nEven though I'm not a vegetarian, I prefer lunch sandwiches with no meat, so I was also quite irritated that the only vegetarian sandwiches were the grilled cheese and grilled feta. This is 2008, and the non-meat options at a lunch spot should be more imaginative than cheese slapped on some bread. In the end, I still ended up ordering the grilled cheese (nothing else sounded good!) and my husband selected the Greek Chicken Marinara. \n\nWe sat down at the table, displayed our number card, and just waited. And waited. And waited. After literally waiting for 25 minutes, I checked in with the assistant manager who was manning the pick-up counter. She went into the kitchen, checked on our order, and said it would be just a \"few more minutes.\" She even had a server bring us two slices of chocolate cake as some sort of  token of their sympathy, but it was super-dry and totally gross. Thanks, but no thanks. I'm just glad we didn't pay $2 for each slice!\n\nIt wasn't until 10 minutes later when I lost my patience and told the same server that we wanted our food immediately that we finally received it. We have a higher-than-average awareness of the difficulties of working in food service, but we found it un-acceptable that a non-full-service restaurant would take 35+ minutes to bring us two sandwiches. If they can't handle the catering, to-go, and eat-in order volume, they should hire more staff members. \n\nAs if the slow service wasn't painful enough, my grilled cheese was completed charred (literally burned and black). After one bit of the accompanying slaw, which was soaked in mayonnaise and soggy, I  immediately walked back to the assistant manager, handed her the plate, and asked her to refund me for my plate. To her credit, she complied, but the wait had already been so egregious that I wasn't about to just write the long wait and gross food off and decide to return. \n\nMy husband's Greek Marinara was not as terrible but was still bland and completely un-memorable. The bread was a plain roll, the chicken breast strips were formed and tasted totally processed, and the \"Greek\" marinara tasted like Prego. The only tasty part of his meal was the side of bagged chips!\n\nI guarantee you that we won't be back to Zoe's Kitchen. We are huge fans of fast, casual, and fresh lunch food, but we found the food at Zoe's to be anything but.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 8, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "SBbftLzfYYKItOMFwOTIJg", "review_id": "wb-S6BaxbXKXIlPmjy3RfA", "text": "I went here despite Yelpers telling me not to bother.  What did I get?  An overpriced, bland sandwich, confusion at the menu, and feeling awkward in the location.  \n\nIt's an uppity cafeteria that makes you want to believe that their food is good for you, but it's not. Don't make the same mistake I did!", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QwO4LVCiPZZdg5URrQfYpw", "review_id": "3pl3dN1UP9yc_W-CTnjdbQ", "text": "This place saddens me. It is a void. It has a sterile atmosphere. The sandwiches were dry and not very good. The prices were high. The only reason that I went was because they handed out coupons in my neighborhood. If I had to say something good about this place, it would be that it is clean.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bXJ9U9e_zn8K1xKwqTArzw", "review_id": "GB0uKv85Cgv9ViwdbzstqA", "text": "Very nice restuarant, clean, good food, and great service. And did i mention, the guy who helped up was gorgeous! It's directly across the street from My Florist on McDowell, which in my opinion is a great area that i hope will continue to keep building up great new stores and restuarants. Nothing bad to say. Great patio right on the street definately a great place to eat right now when the weather is perfect.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "fev0iI-XDrteD4SYRKjiUw", "review_id": "ze7gW0EHERAGDdRmCLpLEA", "text": "Zoe's is probably not a place to go if you are a Vegan. Actually, it's probably not a place to go if you are a T-rex either. When it comes down to it, this chain is no better than Chik-fil-a in what it offers. At least with Chik-Fil-A I get my food quickly and a nice side of cross-cut fries.\n\nZoe's Kitchen sits across the street from My Florist which, when you really think about it, was a dumb move on corporate's part. Both look to provide healthy food options in a market of fast food and grease. The problem is that, despite My Florist's problems, it is local, more diverse, and doesn't make you feel like you are eating in an Ikea showroom.\n\nThe food is just bad. My chicken sandwich was dry. Drier than the Mohave dry. I'm trying not to dive into other forms of hyperbole but this chicken was born and raised inside a Popiel Food Dehydrator. The least they could do would be to provide me with some mayo to fix things up a bit.\n\nThere's another one of these over on Camelback, it may or may not be better, but as far as our downtown one goes, this place will never see me or my money again.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "5mnhUiRWi-q6nX7TkicE2A", "review_id": "ts_AFOdE6cMr9I8DnzqrxA", "text": "I don't know how this place stays in business. The menu is so limited. Would you like chicken or chicken? Chicken in a pita? Chicken on some lettuce? Chicken rolled in a tortilla? And the pita chips are bland! Yuck! And  the potato salad has something in it that is way too tangy. I've only been twice and tried different dishes both times but I just don't get anything greek about this place.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "f_YFU2h9rM0ZPrPJD6eCsg", "review_id": "4H2yGsu2enakkAIJ-D3t1A", "text": "I like the idea of Zoes, but they just don't really execute it properly. Everything is pretty bland, and I think their only flavor profile is Feta cheese. Don't get me wrong, I like Feta...but on everything? I've been there 3 times, always hoping for the best, but I always end up having to load everything with salt and pepper to even taste it. It's overpriced for just getting a simple sandwich on store bought bread with a bag of potato chips.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bDPFpoB-Uaf_nPBS5tF6Jg", "review_id": "2gDeSz2UaO5dnlN0fQ5IsQ", "text": "A frequent spot for lunch when I worked around 7 Ave and McDowell. My favorite is the chicken pita #2 which is a pita jammed with chicken breasts, feta, grilled onions and fresh veggies. Sure there are sandwiches and salads but I can make those at home. Let there be meat!\n\nTips:\nChoose fruit or pasta.\nAsk very politely for pita chips instead.\nIf you are retarded and can't build a sandwich, try Sack's.\nPlace cake into mouth, not onto face.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g2mozOU_F1nzpjLDY4CfzQ", "review_id": "rn_vwTsRsWgNmIUmu5hfGQ", "text": "Sure, their branding is nice. It has that feel of something hip and youthful, which helps for a chain that tries to pass itself off as a local. Pretty colors and shiny things however don't impress my palate.\n\nI can't explain how much I detest food from Zoe's. Fresh vegetables, grilled meats -- it should be a slam dunk. Instead, their food is BLAND. It is the inverse of food, it is anti-food, annihilating the satisfaction of eating with every bite.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qXBI3Ur8Eitmnuk39afSKQ", "review_id": "iDrRMiNOeKctQImKZJA9dQ", "text": "Ordering:\nThe menu exclaimed that the chicken salad sandwich rocked, so I being easily persuaded ordered the chicken salad sandwich.    Each of their sandwiches comes with a side and a bag of potato chips.  I chose the potato salad.  I was given a number and I sat down.  The place was quite busy with only one center table available.  The food was brought out rather quickly.\n\nThe food:\nThe sign lied to me.  It did not rock.  It was more like listening to Enya.  Shredded lettuce, tomato, ordinary chicken salad on regular store bought bread.  The potato salad was also rather bland.\n\nAtmosphere:\nThere were a lot of people and some nice music to go along with the chatter.  It had an exposed ceiling with large windows that faced McDowell.  The place gave off a nice downtown hipster vibe.  I gave the place an extra star because of the atmosphere.\n\nConclusion:\nNot quite as good as Paradise Bakery but, better pricing and atmosphere.  I will come back but, I will order something else.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vggE8kitLHHhWeM7ZPdzpg", "review_id": "T2dWh2M2yL5YIPie12g7lQ", "text": "As a new yelper, I feel the need to span the star spectrum, but I really had a hard time trying to think of a 1.  Then I remembered a little voyage I took last fall, coupon in hand, to Zoe's, which is right between my apartment and work.  The coupon gave me pretty much any menu item with a drink purchase.  Thank God I had that coupon, becuase I would have been pissed if I had actually payed $7.50 for a \"spinach quesadilla\" which was cream cheese and cooked spinach between two tortillas.  I could have made it better for $.45 at home.  \nThen I actually went back again to give it a second chance (I had a lot of coupons) and ate a very boring sandwich with cafeteria stlye mashed potatoes.   Maybe this place would be better for non vegetarians....my coworker liked his Greek Chicken plate, (liked, not loved)....it may go up to 2 or 3 stars for carnivores.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "d2RAl63RTdfZF7kcuKcj-g", "review_id": "XrslFFkfnkGEvlJPww9otQ", "text": "This place is great if you hate things that get all assertive with your taste buds!\n\nI really have no idea how they managed to make their food so bland.  Maybe if they spent some money on a recipe book instead of a graphic design campaign, they'd do a little better.\n\nThe fact that it won something from the New Times proves how corrupt that process is.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PVIJ0S6sVxGYstpyWAUciw", "review_id": "8P8foDocyv_SrcrE4Ggijw", "text": "I always order the Mediterranean Tuna here. It's good, but nothing else on the menu appeals to me. I go back for a really, really, quick before theater dinner.\n\nI agree with the other reviewers' description of the place.\n\nNo one has mentioned the iced tea - I really do like the fresh iced teas.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HFIuj45MwNx-cJkTamazSQ", "review_id": "m1ACBu8dcs1hqxHrtMqmjw", "text": "I like zoes. It could be that my lunch options are limited during the work day. But regardless I like going here when I am craving healthy food. \nI usually get the greek salad -hold the chicken ! and it is good. \nI have also tried the grilled cheese adding tomatoe and onion to it and it tastes good as well. Also the grilled feta sandwhich is also a favorite. The feta can be a little much so I do take some of it out, but other than that I love it. The rice pilaf is lovely as well. I don't like that to substitue the greek salad as a side they charge you $3.00 extra dollars !! Outrageous. Also, on many times I have ordered the salad to go, have gotten back to work and realized they forgot to include dressing. Super annoying. But the manager gave me a free meal for the inconvenience. Overall. I like the place for a lunch option.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "5B5fyTX11NXiaf9HGeLCXQ", "review_id": "Aia7jkeuysO-Te3VAQcqbA", "text": "Poor Zoe's. They get a bad rap for being bland, but you have to give them credit for having fountain Diet Dr. Pepper and amazing chocolate cake. \n\nThat said, it's true: Zoe's doesn't have much to offer in the way of flavor. The sides are generally flavorless and dry. The sandwiches make you feel guilty  because you could have made them so easily at home, and for much cheaper. But I just can't hate on Zoe's that hard. The staff at this location are super laidback, and I'm a sucker for cashiers who remember me after one visit. I am also a huge fan of big, clean, open spaces with minimal design. \n\nIt could very well be that I like this place because it's quick and conveniently located near my place of employment, so don't group me with the philistinic masses who will eat anything just because the outside is pretty. I think it may be the Diet Dr. Pepper that keeps me coming back.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "gWZldnzDeinTsXTvXsW6bg", "review_id": "fFO79MX0JFhacN01uvcupw", "text": "We get lunch at my office well, pretty much everyday. We usually stick to the reg spots, but one of the girls wanted to try this place. \n\nI had the Greek Pita w/ the pasta salad. It was pretty big but a little difficult to eat. Especially at your desk! I have to say though the pasta salad wasn't as great as I'd hoped. My coworker raves about the slaw. I hate it, so I couldn't tell ya, but I'd take her word... Take out was a little slow, but overall, for the price and what you got, I'd say it was worth. Good place to go for a quick lunch.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C0WhCeFcuuBgKEHrQlyP1A", "review_id": "HoK9Ca3hUzJ1p8lm8m92aw", "text": "I really love the chicken and tuna salad.  Goes very nicely with their sweet tea.  Good sevice and good salads, and an overall trendy and upbeat atmosphere.  I would recommend it definately.  Plus the staff is eally nice too.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "OTQnCVQOlg9b5Frwj2H9sQ", "review_id": "1VYUc94aGbf_rVbET-YKSg", "text": "The Gruben is really delicious. I'm not a fan of Rye bread so I get it on a sesame roll.   I've had the Greek Pita a few times and like others have said, the chicken is very dry.  The \"sauce\" they put on the table (a greek dressing like substance) can almost make up for dryness of the chicken but not quite.  I considered giving them an extra star because there's a dude named Yoder that works there who I pretend is a Zen like sandwich master from the Dagobah system who holds the secret recipe to the delicious slaw they put on the Gruben.  \n\nIt's a bit of a cluster-F at the drink/napkin area...too tight in there for people but the fact that they have Diet Dr. P in the fountain makes up for it.  Like Nicole T, I'm a sucker for the DDP.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "dUrVJl5qi2CJWff7s8HJNw", "review_id": "DX24NS69i_jRnYSjQHr14w", "text": "Zoe's Kitchen is great for a quick bite.  It was nice and quiet around dinner time.  I sat, ate my chicken roll ups and read the New Times. They were delicious.  The dipping salsa is to close to Pace.  That is my only beef with the dish.   My side was the pasta salad.  Wonderful.  I was wondering where to go for dinner for one.  I didn't want fast food and I didn't want to have to tip a waiter plus I wanted healthy food.  Zoe's delivered.  My bill was around eight dollars.  Who's a happy camper? (me) The hibiscus tea was very good.  I went for a refill.  All in all Zoe's is a satisfying option for your taste buds and your wallet.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "jqVeTSin5GeRm0ceSg-PBA", "review_id": "xVdeGs0lSP2TWb3rtuSEuQ", "text": "I am in love...with Zoe's grilled feta sandwich. Everytime my co-workers and I go for lunch, I always tell myself I am going to try something else on the menu...and then I don't because I don't want to cheat on the grilled feta. My sandwich is always toasted perfectly and the tomato on the sandwich helps tone down the feta just a touch. The pasta salad is my favorite of the sides to get. I tried the potato salad once and was not wowed by it at all. For almost $9 which buys a drink, sandwich, side and chips, I always leave contently full.\n\nAs a warning, if you don't like feta cheese, this may not be the place for you. About 99% of the items on the menu contain it.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZsqSDOeYGb-DinY6x3-YgQ", "review_id": "WxKGeuuHPoCOVPJqBCLPIw", "text": "Went to lunch with a colleague. Looking for something relatively healthy and not too heavy. Was very satisfied with my meal of 2 chicken kabobs, rice and side salad accompanied with a couple of pieces of pita . Very simple, fresh tasting meal. The tables are stocked with a bottle of what appears to be their homemade vinaigrette dressing, also very tasty. I will be back.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QzA6ZW1NFid32_g_fsapIg", "review_id": "mrQ2HUaYLzarMPvHyWm0qg", "text": "LOVE this place! I meet my husband here for lunch as often as I can. It is a bit pricey for being a fast food place but the food is so good. I always get the pita pizza and the pasta salad. Excellent place to eat. The decor is funky but the staff is usually really nice and again, the food is great!", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TDOQfr0rTk4AgautHlfKpw", "review_id": "BeVuvFyIpQgkFmVqQ-gkmQ", "text": "I eat at Zoe's often because it's a convenient place to grab lunch quickly in between teaching and afternoon meetings. I would go there just for the limeade--best thing ever! I usually get the grilled cheese sandwich with a tomato on rye and coleslaw, but the quesadillas are good, too. Overall, a great place to grab lunch on the go.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KI4sBf9jWLs4aGm_mIsFQA", "review_id": "Rn2J0bF9P30OMgiR-k5dIQ", "text": "Whoops, I thought this location just opened up...but I guess I just never went down McDowell for anything. \n\nAnyway, I fall into the category of people who think the food induces yawning. I had the Greek Pita and there was nothing Greek about it. My chicken, though, was NOT dry at all...quite tasty by itself in fact. See, its not that the food here doesn't taste good, its just that its nothing special...a sandwich packed in your lunchbox is just as good as what I had here. This wrap tasted like the thousands of others I've had. (that's right, thousands) \n\nI didn't read reviews before I went, and I did it on purpose. Its right down the street, they serve sandwiches, so I had decided that this is a place that I will find something to like about. Another place to add to my wall-of-menus. But...I will visit 2 more times for a total of 3. 3 strikes and you're out is fair, right? \n\nOn the plus side, even though the food was boring, it was still fresh. And if you scratch the dressing, it'll be healthy. But likewise if you scratch the dressing....you might fall asleep while eating.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "RxfFQxUtSIGYwTKU_rvAeg", "review_id": "kYgTFrdi8606v7VKYP8l_Q", "text": "I haven't been to Zoe's for probably a year but I always love it when I come! As I typically do, I recently had the grilled chicken plate which is grilled chicken with sauteed onions, and your choice of a side (I chose their rice-yummy) and their greek salad. The salad is always huge so I usually save it for its own meal later. Their salad comes with their signature vinaigrette which is soooooo good. We also got a pre-packaged side of their red potato salad which is good, itself, but I like to put the dressing on it, too. My husband got the tuna pita and thought it was awesome. My brother went for the mediterranean pita and raved about it, too. The food is fresh and you feel you are eating healthy. The prices are average for most places, nowadays and I think the grilled chicken plate at approx $7 is a pretty good deal when you can make two meals out of it. Oh yeah, their fountain lemonade was out when I went but my husband recommended I try their freshly squeezed limeade behind the counter. I am a huge fan of limes and this was absolutely delicious. Not too tart or too sweet, just perfect. Love, love, love Zoes.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kq5Pdsy8Znyh9KEkxWT_QA", "review_id": "oeMcjw-YhjN7ziia1SsnnQ", "text": "When Zoe's kitchen was featured on Groupon, I decided to buy one and check the place out. I had the tuna sandwich (with red onions) and the potato salad. My boyfriend had the chicken marinara plate, but I can't remember the side that he had. The price was really good- $20 for two meals, and I really loved the \"at-home\" feel they create. The bread my sandwich was served on could have been the same that I have sitting in my pantry at home, and it looked like all of the ingredients were fresh from home. Fortunately for me, the food didn't taste as though I had prepared it - it was FAR better!! I'm excited to go back to Zoe's to experience more of the menu.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zing3W2AVxcHwmBHid-Fcg", "review_id": "VLpheKrQmfoJ7njBeT3QUw", "text": "I wish there were stars for service and food separately because I hate to give 2 stars to a place I like, but the service today was just...ugh.\n\nFirst off, I like Zoe's. It's not the greatest food ever but they use a lot of feta and I love feta. I am not a fan of the overdesigned feel of the restaurant, but whatever.\n\nToday, I departed from my normal and had a different sandwich. I asked the girl at the register nicely if it could not be too heavily toasted because I've had some turkey sandwiches nearly blackened to where the bread was useless. She not only proceeded to do a subtle half-eye roll, but she was outright unpleasant. I've never seen her there before and this surprised me because usually the people up front are really nice. \n\nWill I go back? Yes. But I'll make sure to not go to her if there is someone else available or just order it on the phone so that way if she does answer, I can't see her roll her eyes at me. \n\nOh, and they didn't burn my sandwich alright. Actually (if I could take a picture I would) they barely heated it. The cheese is still mostly intact.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KXoRjWfTxPT6LFkOdK6ovQ", "review_id": "b1bdvWjjwn5X9PSAQfC6QQ", "text": "Now I can't comment on their service, as I took takeout...but this place is DELICIOUS! I'm always looking for healthy places to eat for lunch and sometimes it's a strike-out. You know those places....the ones that promote good, healthy eating and when you check their nutritional values you just gobbled down 800 calories and 64g of fat! I had their Greek Chicken Pita and it was FABULOUS! SO good, so fresh, so tasty....and you know what else? Totally healthy! The entire pita is only 300 calories, so if you're watching like I do, this is great. There's plenty on their menu to keep you coming back too. And while you're there, try the slaw, different, but quite good! I'll be back for sure!", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xdWsnbaTEfBMVHttqZDHxg", "review_id": "T03sOhTInQgwhsMfKA3CLg", "text": "My downtown friend saved me from the Arizona Center (where the Los Olivos car wash dropped me off) and took me here.  For under $7, their lunch deal was pretty amazing.  Pick a (good) sandwich, side and chips.  The reason why I'm impressed it was a whole chicken breast in my Med Chicken sandwich... I thought Greek marinara meant code for the tzitiki (sic) sauce, but really it was red marinara... Greek maybe for the green seasoning on the chicken?\n\nOverall it was tasty, and the lemon limeade my friend calls crack.  Six blocks from Los Olivos car wash if you're trying to kill time.  Saw they have a security enabled wifi network but didn't try asking for the wep key to see if they share.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Zcx66YAlgyClDEhi5W86Hg", "review_id": "aPwYpobtunHTeCB6fwVSPA", "text": "Just didn't feel like making dinner tonite, and wanted something quick, yummy and good for me.\n\nI noticed Zoes on my drive home and decided to stop in and check it out. The food was pretty good! I got the grilled chicken platter with a side of rice. I left feeling full (but like the good kind, not the \"on my God I'm gonna pass out\" kind ;) and satisfied!\n\nI gave it 2 stars because it is kinda generic and there are so many hidden gems to keep an eye out for.\n\n:) Enjoy!", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8d3AGso7vTLYxXrLrkO9aQ", "review_id": "940mlj-9HmuMdGeiggaWxw", "text": "I went to Zoe's Kitchen today for lunch and ordered the Ham & Swiss grilled sandwich. My first experience with Zoe's was mediocre, but this time was much better. There was a lot on the menu to order, but I was in the mood for something with flavor but simple. It definitely hit the spot. I work downtown and it was quick, there was seating available, but a lot of people there, and parking was much better than Pei Wei (right across the street).", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eCtkMHrbM8j0R5yabfrRzg", "review_id": "MQfOn80E29h_ZQfa3fABsg", "text": "All I can say is greek salad, potato salad, and Zoe's signature slaw.( not all together though, you'll explode)  I hate picnic food, but this place puts a spin on it that you wouldn't believe. I practically go broke stopping here after work every day, but my job is so demanding that I fast all day...it's worth the wait!  And if you're ever in a rush, order your food ahead of time and just pick it up...then you don't have to worry about waiting all day for your food at the high rush time (around 11pm-1pm)", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7W4egS-WyR0hRHMfQtPEOQ", "review_id": "hE9PrOZjt_XsMPvg3ujDVg", "text": "I eat here at least once a week. Service is always good and food is consistent. The dressing is amazing!! Couple reasons for 3 stars--a bit overpriced. I should think more about spending $11 on lunch, but I usually don't bother. The second reason for 3 stars is that without the yummy dressing, the food is a bit bland. I always order the tuna sampler, which is great, but maybe because of the dressing. The tuna is a bit bland, and, as another reviewer pointed out, I could make the same tuna for $0.69 at home, with low cal mayo. The dressing can be purchased at Zoes, so if I become less lazy, maybe I will buy dressing there and pack my tuna from home...", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PNS9z4aFDbfhpIsHCfNvNg", "review_id": "Y5AeBvjEuiJAcz5JU5ZoFw", "text": "If you're looking for a quazi-healthy, fast casual lunch spot, Zoes is your spot. It's easy and great for a work week lunch. It's nothing that exciting from an ambiance perspective but the food is good (not great), it does the trick and won't break the bank.  \n\nI usually get the chicken salad sandwich which carmelized onions. My girlfriend always gets the protein plate which looks good too. Plus, every item comes with chips and a side of your choice (slaw, potato salad, pilaf, etc.)\n\nMy favorite part about Zoe's you ask? That Diet Dr. Pepper is part of the soda fountain selection. Divine.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "gcyEUr4DXcbjnGRAWFtfAQ", "review_id": "-4mXl1yJDUCvfSYc0WBGMg", "text": "This is my Go-To Spot for lunch. The food is always great, service even better and the prices just perfect.  \n\nI usually get the mediterranean  (sp?) tuna pita . it's a great soft pita filled with tuna, onions, capers and tomatoes. The tuna's mixed in with this oil and vinegar mixture, totally awesome! I sometimes will get the Greuben, which is a grlled reuben made with turkey and their home made slaw with feta!  My all time fave meal there is the Power Protein Plate, which is grilled chicken served with caramelized onions and a huge heap of the slaw!\n\nThey also have great sides like killer potato salad, pasta salad and the aforementioned slaw. If you're looking for a great pretty healthy spot to get lunch, check it out!", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BGzYj1GQ1gwIhd5cYIfU8A", "review_id": "_i02sLIathtaW-rfsi9udw", "text": "We pulled over to grab lunch here this weekend based solely on the appearance... It looked like it would be great!\nTheir menu didn't seem that unique, but the girl who took our order was extremely friendly and offered some advice on her favorites, which included a pita and for both of us to get sides of the pasta salad. For 2 people to have lunch, I though $19 was a little steep, but we tried to stay optimistic as we found a place to sit. The environment was great- roomy, clean, bright, colorful. When our food was brought to us, my pita already was torn all the way down, so there was no way I was going to be able to manuever eating it with my hands. I probably should have said something, but instead just went up and asked for a fork and a knife. \nFlavors were good, nothing special. Chicken was dry, and the pasta salad was nothing I would write home about. \nWe left full, somewhat pleased, but could have had the same experience for half the price.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vhxFLqRok6r-D_aQz0s-JQ", "review_id": "fqY1EvmljZdpLXhaGqOLUw", "text": "The food isn't great.  I really only like the chocolate cake which is strangely sweet but does not have much chocolate flavor.  (Still I'm strangely addicted to it).  The food is rather bland, the main flavoring ingredient seems to be salt and oregano and that's about it.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "33vUIil_GCaT92aUaZhRXA", "review_id": "ZSQTjhY7_YdmfPgurz9hsw", "text": "Came here for the 1st time today with my dad for lunch. The entrance door is huge! It's a bright & modern space, I dug it. The chairs weren't the comfiest, but eh whatever most modern furniture isn't. Any way, my dad got a cup of the chicken + orzo soup & I got the chicken roll-ups that came with chips & I chose the pasta salad for my side. Dad said his soup was pretty good & ate 1 of my roll-ups, said it was pretty good but kinda bland in flavor. I thought the roll-ups were pretty good too & agree that they needed a lil extra somethin. I didn't eat the chips but the pasta salad was very yummy. For both meals & 2 drinks, I think it was less than $20. I'd probably come back again for lunch if I was trying to eat on the lighter/healthy side.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N-0qJ-03xPg2t5lYu0z6BQ", "review_id": "Q-3jVoDgkYVrD6tlmNimZw", "text": "Anytime I can get out of the office to get lunch, I go to Zoe's.  Great array of fresh and mostly healthy meals.  LOVE the chicken salad and the (not so healthy) chocolate cake.  Staff are friendly, service is quick, food is consistent which is the best recipe for an successful work lunch.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m-KukDHoMGdkmE74hUsc4g", "review_id": "HcoZ4holAl0nJQEz-Mj3xw", "text": "I'm going to keep this review very short and sweet because until yesterday, I never really felt compelled to yell from the rooftops about Zoe's meals. Especially for my fellow vegetarians.\n\nBut the tides have changed, my friends. Yesterday, because they are close to work and I was starving, I decided to hit up Zoes for the only thing I ever really eat there - the Grilled Pimento cheese on rye which I highly recommend! Sometimes the cheese doesnt melt right and its lumpy but the flavor is divine. No boring grill cheese there. The rye adds a lovely added dimension of grilled-cheesiness.\n\nNow for the new, sexier menu, there are a few more veg options. \n\nI had the hummus and salad plate and I was so surprised at the awesome flavor. The hummus was as good as my homemade hummus and the salad is very well done with real lettuce (no nutritionless iceburg here) and fresh veggies and of course, the requisite Zoe's feta cheese. The cucumber Raita was just the right touch. \n\nSoooooo tasty!\n\nNow I'm not a fan of any of their sides, till now. The Braised white beans are a dream. I dont know what spices they used (ginger maybe?) but I couldnt believe my tastebuds. So proud of Zoe's.\n\nTwo notable changes:\n\n1)There is now a separate charge to grill the Pimento cheese sandwich (10 cents - really????) in addition to the 22 cent price hike.\n\n2) Chips no longer come with the sandwiches but are an extra 65 cents. (cheaper than the vending machine at work still)\n\nEither way, I'm compelled now to patronize this little spot more often. Next time I'm trying the new spinach wraps...mmmm", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kMiQnYFmAYbjHyyIPGSwoA", "review_id": "pxajGDrIePM7AljfiKZIng", "text": "Zoe's Kitchen is good, but that's all I can say about it. I would happily go back for another meal, but it is never my first choice. The food is tasty, but nothing extraordinary. I don't want my review to sound negative - because I've never had a bad experience at Zoe's; it just isn't worth more than 3 stars.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IIDHcYJX9JlfE2Q5DrFKXg", "review_id": "SxvRY_jXWUKyKtGpzMlCzQ", "text": "Stumbled across Zoes on our way out of town, we're touring musicians so fresh, fast, inexpensive food is super important to us on the road. We got excited as soon as we walked in the door. You could smell the freshness!\n\nWe had a hard time deciding, but I had the spinach wrap with chicken and Greg had the turkey reuben. Both were fabulous, and the fresh slaw with feta side was fantastic as well. We so wish we had a place like this at home!", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kMiQnYFmAYbjHyyIPGSwoA", "review_id": "qv0MQ7UIdjBOLRBVzKgjjA", "text": "You know what? I was way too harsh on Zoe's in my previous review. I've caught myself eating at Zoe's much more often these days, and I can always count on a delicious meal. That deserves more than three stars. \n\nI especially like the \"Gr\u00fcben\" with potato salad. Yum!", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-YLtOLwOh1_xxxBnGtuvNg", "review_id": "QCUHoPem82faS0eTCYrQUQ", "text": "it is very nice to have a healthier alternative during lunch. That being said, the food really isn't that great and is WAY OVERPRICED. My small pita sandwich (comes with a side), and drink was over $10 bucks. You can go to Paradise or Subway for a whole lot less. Not only that, but there is never any parking available, and most of the menu items are completely bland. Drop the prices and add some flavor to the food.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "100Df1wcVrl9rJgB7EG6xw", "review_id": "h7KXdlTxDiTWX9FUvt0vLQ", "text": "Zoe's is a great place to go to when you dont want to cook dinner and you need something healthy.  I went there yesterday after the gym and ordered the chicken kabobs with extra salad.  Nothing really special about the actual meal, it is just chicken seasoned with some grilled veggies on a bed of salad.  One cool thing about this place is that you get a free small drink after 5pm when you order a dinner meal.  When I checked in on my iPhone I also received a 10% off my next meal there, so I will go back sometime soon.\n\nThe girl that helped me was really nice which is always a plus!", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "z06IHGXI_ofBc2DkAbCgnA", "review_id": "9zyNu1SJ1yoq4ycBOPJhVQ", "text": "I forgot how much I liked Zoe's.  I used to come here all the time but just stopped for some reason.... now I'll put it back on to the \"usual\" list for sure.  The \"Gr\u00fcben\" grilled turkey sandwich on rye is super delicious, and I can't get enough of the feta coleslaw, though the pasta salad w/ basil is really tasty too.  I noticed they've added braised white beans as a side option which is intriguing; can't wait to try them!  The service is always ridiculously fast; which is a plus for a 'fast/casual' type place. \n\nThe chocolate sheet cake is super yummy and reminds me of the cakes my grandma used to make.  You always get bonus points for reminding me of my grandmother. :)", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "abYued9Tx5_dNeqpzmun0Q", "review_id": "l3dmqfci7tkdPaNyurCrJA", "text": "This place is the best! Always friendly staff, super delicious salads and chicken kabobs. Would recommend to all!!!", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "33vUIil_GCaT92aUaZhRXA", "review_id": "g9eCPcCwC0HUERJPZbf1BA", "text": "I had to bump Zoe's up a star! Their hummus & pita plate is delish & I love the spinach roll ups, I think they're better than the chicken ones. I also bought a refillable cup that I can bring back for 99 cent refills. I usually come here to get a light, healthy lunch, but if you're feeling like some dessert their chocolate cake is freaking amazing!", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LZrS2Uwzjo5E_qAm-P6TlQ", "review_id": "oN7kE_szEnRhTtQU_hgNMg", "text": "Spinach wrap and iced  tea, can't go wrong.  Perfect for lunch. Always nice staff as well-service with a smile.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7ToIE5d3_oyqJ6zyxg1OVA", "review_id": "ojhRoeFlPBrz4Uq9-ZQumg", "text": "Everything I've ever had here is excellent (I've probably eaten here about 10 times).  The \"Gr\u00fcben\" is my favorite (grilled turkey, swiss, slaw, spicy mustard, rye bread), but chicken roll-ups are a close second.  They offer a great selection of sides, and the fruit is always fresh. The limeade is so worth it in my opinion, though I don't think you get refills on that.  (Note if you buy a big cup you can bring it back for a deal on the limeade.)  Also note that if you check in on your Yelp phone app, Zoe's gives 10% off; every 3 check-ins gets you a free piece of chocolate cake. I'm a fan of the cake as are many others, though my wife didn't care for it.  Oh, and the parking: very tough to get right now with the construction next door. If you wait a few minutes you should get a space in the lot and won't have to park around the corner. (I haven't tried parking in the costume store lot.)", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kI1MoLcExqwmK7wcT5Vy1w", "review_id": "1vwaHenaX_JIf3X_vdSr5A", "text": "I crave Zoe's when I'm in the mood for something light and fairly healthy. I love their chicken salad and tuna salad. Both are pretty much just meat, mayo, and salt/pepper/spices, I think. No onions and no mustard make me a happy chicken/tuna salad eater! I also love their pimento cheese, feta slaw, and potato salad. The chocolate cake, though, is what hooked me onto Zoe's in the first place. It is basically a Texas sheet cake - moist, not too overpoweringly chocolatey, with that boiled fudge frosting that soaks in and seals in the goodness of the cake. {Droooool}", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KA-GVrDP0huPS7zs5tmS1Q", "review_id": "zv7ZbN_UZYhuP8Y7KFeFfw", "text": "Good place for something quick and healthy.  I'm a fan of the pasta salad--it's light and tasty!\n\nSo glad i live near both locations in central phx--so can do when i feel the urge:)", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CtuoM6_Im-xBZMAqPKMQ8A", "review_id": "1E4OhpLcgl_-zC4vLzcKGw", "text": "I went to Zoe's Kitchen for lunch last week & had a great meal. I ordered the chicken salad & fruit plate which was pretty big. By the time I ate the chicken salad & fruit I was so full I couldn't eat the remaining greens. \n\nThey have a ton of soup, salad, sandwich & hummus options - can't wait to try more!", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7W4egS-WyR0hRHMfQtPEOQ", "review_id": "C7DGcARIfSo4k6_BhPVVrw", "text": "What happened to this place? I used to go here quite often, but I am thinking twice before returning. I waited to update this review until I had 3 negative experiences because I wanted to give Zoe's the benefit of the doubt, but things have not improved. First off, there has been water covering the floor of the left side of the restaurant the past 3 times I have been there. I think they have a leaky roof, but it has been weeks, maybe even months, and there is still water. This is hazardous and just plain disgusting. Also, the restaurant is just dirty. I had to ask to have 2 different tables wiped down, and the crumbs from the table were wiped onto the chairs. There were 5 of us in for lunch last week, and every chair was covered in crumbs from the previous diners. So gross! I am sad this place has gone downhill; Zoe's has always been a staple for my friends and me, and now we will have to find a replacement.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7W4egS-WyR0hRHMfQtPEOQ", "review_id": "foAzhJyVIeh_TF4EnDb7Iw", "text": "The reason I Yelp is for entertainment and because I use the reviews from others to choose where I spend my money, so I like doing my part by sharing my own experiences. My intention is not to get free stuff. Ever. I rarely write negative reviews, and the reason I wrote a negative review for Zoe's was because I believe the conditions of the restaurant were a health risk. That being said, here is my update. So one of the managers from Zoe's asks for my phone number so he can find out more information. I give it to him, willing to share my experience. He calls me, hears me out, and apologizes. Then he asks for my address so he can send me a gift certificate. Unnecessary, I tell him, but nice touch. So I give him my address. Now, 2 weeks later, nothing. I messaged the customer service person who had contacted me initially just to let her know the gift card had not arrived. Just pretty surprising the level of poor management. I am no longer wondering what happen to Zoe's because it is pretty self evident.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y95dtvER8eGRLcsRoursgg", "review_id": "2SkpwARc5UShYJkcAx7w5w", "text": "I was pretty excited to try this place.  I love quick, healthy food.  I was disappointed.  My cole slaw was super soggy and loaded with mayo.  I asked for no mustard on my club pita and it had mustard.  The pita was hard around the edges.  \n\nI am willing to give it another try.  Or maybe another location.  It could have been just a rare bad day.\n\nThe service was friendly.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ypz7hxOCnrg8Y8vxHJU-sQ", "review_id": "9GJnCoOL7-aZNuzEd8RSdA", "text": "Not bad, but not the best.\n\nI had been wanting to try Zoe's because I adored their logo and sign font outside their restaurant. Great color scheme. The interior was cute to match and even had local artists' works propped up on ledges which was nice to see the local support. I couldn't figure out if this was a chain or locally owned because it looked borderline corportate inside but had a lot of \"we support local\" types about. \n\nAs a first-timer I asked the counter girl her suggestion and she (and the woman behind her) were kind enough to offer up good suggestions. I order Zoe's Club Pita with pasta salad for $8. I walked away but doubled back to ask if it had come with a drink, the counter girl said no but gave me a drink anyway... uh, hello, so nice!\n\nI'm glad I took the workers suggestions because the pasta salad was AMAZING! A generous portion of feta cheese and tomatoes was delightful, my only complant was there wasn't enough. I wanted more!\n\nMy sandwhich on the other hand was a different story. The pita pocket had huge hole in it making it tear and really difficult to handle. The meat wasn't positioned all the way into the pocket and most of it was falling out the top. It was like three slices of ham had been wrapped around huge slices of grilled chicken and shoved into the pita. I was pretty sad to see this. I ate the whole thing and although it was tasty, it wasn't easy to keep altogether.\n\nI really appreciated the counter girl's kindness in giving me a drink but the status of the sandwhich was enough to probably deter me from returning. Which is too bad because I love that they support local so much. Maybe I should have had a salad.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "trZV_m1qcHYWfsGDT5yJYQ", "review_id": "WklgN5rDBdjORUTVimrh-A", "text": "This was a fresh take and a nice change from the \"normal\" fast lunches I am used to. One my first visit I asked the lady helping me what she recommended. She said the steak kabobs are excellent and so are the chicken. My partner and I got one of each, lets just say this has become a regular stop for us. Food was fresh and tasty and the staff have always been very pleasant.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7W4egS-WyR0hRHMfQtPEOQ", "review_id": "0i054yWQmMUb27B5tSSYmw", "text": "After several negative experiences, I was given several free lunch passes to Zoes, so I figured, what the hey? Might as well enjoy a free meal and see if there have been improvements made. I called and placed a to-go order, which was the same item I always get, the tuna salad sampler. When you call Zoes, they have your phone number in their computer, which tells the person answering what you typically order. So I go into the restaurant, impressed by the new look of Zoes. The floors and tables were clean (Awesome!) and they have new furniture, which has created a warmer feeling in the dining room. The girl who took my order and cashed me out was pleasant and very excited about my free lunch coupon. She was endearing. I left the restaurant with a smile on my face! I get back to work and open the box and...it was the wrong menu item. SNAP. I was so excited. I call back and let them know I was returning to get the correct menu item. When I returned to Zoes, the women who I believe to be the manager, barely grunted at me while handing me my food. No sorry, no please excuse the inconvenience, no nothing. So, A-OK.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tMkKUGwABdGWKwnLXaCYUg", "review_id": "_YKEyGQNH8APn3a5USCrsw", "text": "I would like one of these in NY please!\n\nUp until the day I came here I had never had a pimento cheese sandwich before. Let alone a grilled pimento cheese sandwich. So, you must excuse my inability to comment on this pimento cheese sandwich in relation to others. But,  holy fscking god, was this food good!\n\nSo good I came back the next day to get spinach rolls. Which were like spinach pie but in a crispy tortilla style roll served with some tomato based salsa. T'was fabulous!", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E5qFR0RBQBoXx8FbrOkdbw", "review_id": "HBbEloHlRZxJcXXrwiPZNw", "text": "Everyone I work with loves this place, but I find it a little pricy for what you get.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fI_87gH3jSuxdI_Wq-Rmwg", "review_id": "29izBPkZBG5CMB2vdBGNYQ", "text": "Good food, quick service. Kinda pricey for the brown bag crowd. Great tea!", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Ry48Bta6spNowOkiMNC_xg", "review_id": "UybrX_o8-KdR5yXALetRHA", "text": "I had no clue I've the sophistication of an earthworm when it comes to food until I read other Zoes Kitchen reviews.  For our information, looking at the Zoe's Kitchen web page, I found out they are a national chain.  Call-in/Take-out and catering are  big parts of the business model.   The fine points of excellence are up to the franchisee.  \n\nIt looks like people having the worst experiences come in for lunch.  We tried Zoes for an evening meal.  Nicely styled with an attractive glass wall on the north facing McDowell Street.  Outdoor dining.  \n\nWe got a chicken kabob and a hummus and salad plate.  Both came with a haystack of mixed green salad with onion, Greek olives and feta.  That's fine with me.  The health survey my insurance company bribed me to fill out determined I don't eat enough greens and fruits.  Score one for Zoe's there. Each table had a bottle of Greek dressing so salads are seasoned to taste.  Mine also came with a tiny tub of Tzatziki.\n\nThe chicken kabob was good.  Chicken, green pepper, onion, cherry tomato.  I found out I like cherry tomatoes much more when they're grilled.  Apparently my family has a gene for fresh tomato aversion.  The grilled cherry T's were very good, the chicken not overcooked, and the rest of the veggies very good.  \n\nThe amount of hummus, about 3/4 cup, was decent, the pita was served as small wedges.  The taste was hummus and pita.  Not Great, not Terrible.  \n\nOur beverages were endless ice tea.  \n\nThe bit of the meal that was unprofessional in the food service industry was a salad core in Sweet D's greens pile.  The price of our meal was $21.00.   I'm thinking the goal of this Mediterranean fast food franchise is a meal for $10.  We'll go back.  After we try more of the eateries at 7th Ave and McDowell.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Rzy3ALarkc6Q_QmykVIvcg", "review_id": "YdXx6dBw3GF_e1gYKA0rEg", "text": "My 11 year old daughter and I tried Zoes Kitchen for dinner tonight and while expecting an ok cafe and hoping for a quick, decent meal, were pleasantly surprised by the quality and taste of the food. I had the steak roll-ups entree and the rolls were delish! There was tons of flavor in the meat and veggies, the dip was great, and I loved the pasta salad side. My daughter had the chicken roll-ups kids meal and loved it. She tried one of my rolls as well and loved the steak roll-up dip...and ended up taking the rest of the cup of dip home because she loved it so much. \n\nI will say the portions were satisfying for us, being smaller girls, but I can imagine that any male I know or someone with a big appetite might be disappointed in just getting one entree so the price point might be high if someone has to compensate for the small portions with extra sides or dishes. \n\nWe will definitely be back and I want to try the hummus next time along with some other dishes that looked tasty.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RdWhGfwHORbIEyFj6YbZow", "review_id": "E3jgRA-nS_nFNGvZOYReGw", "text": "Good for a quick dinner.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-JQemSD9gwwuzcj36WzHqQ", "review_id": "n_z789cUUy-adCLi7eYxPA", "text": "My husband and I stopped here when I got off work.  I had been to Zo\u00ebs before, but I didn't remember the food all that much.  So it was worth it to give the place another try.\n\nThe ambiance was nice and had a modern feel to it.  At the same time, I never got the chain-restaurant feel.  The patrons were nice and normally dressed, and the staff were all friendly and dressed casually without looking sloppy.\n\nEveryone was friendly, and the staff seemed genuinely interested in helping.  Since it had been awhile since I was there, I had a few questions about a few selections.  The employee helping me was knowledgeable and always had a smile on her face.\n\nI ordered the spinach wrap and Greek salad, and my husband ordered the chicken-salad sandwich with some fresh fruit.  From the time of order to when it was served seemed interminably long.  Although I don't consider the place a fast-food establishment and didn't expect the food to come that quickly, I didn't expect it to take nearly 20 minutes to be served, either.  Considering the place wasn't terribly busy, I wondered what took so long.\n\nWhen our food arrived, it was well-plated.  My wraps were plated nicely atop of my Greek salad.  The salad was well-organized and looked succulent.  My husband's arrangement was straightforward; it was cut in half and surrounding the bowl of fruit, which was in the middle of the plate.\n\nMy food had an okay taste.  It certainly wasn't the best that I have ever tasted.  The tortilla was stale and stiff, and the chicken was terribly dry.  The spinach was fresh and well-seasoned, but the dry, tough chicken overpowered the entire meal.\n\nThe salad was good.  The feta cheese was fresh, and the bell pepper was freshly cut.  The spinach greens were fresh, too.  The salad dressing tasted run-of-the-mill, though.\n\nMy husband liked his sandwich and said that it was the best that he had in a while.  That's a bonus.  His fruit looked and tasted fresh.  He was pleased with his meal.\n\nOverall, it was an acceptable experience.  The staff made the visit worth it in the end.  They were pleasant to deal with, which overcame the reality that the food, at least mine, was lackluster and needed improvement.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jWpbwcHxQtggzIISVmDGvg", "review_id": "2PibJWOEympfBzj3VVirTA", "text": "Awesome lunch spot! Very fresh foods, you can tell exactly what you're eating.  Even the fruit salad looks made fresh daily (and its not your usual melon and cantaloupe mix).  Their menu is healthy to begin with, but you can also ask for their Simply 500 menu and see all their options with 500 or fewer calories. The Greek chicken pita is huge and only 460 calories...delicious!", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "BKWmcwV8EPOrGuN6BRdWvw", "text": "This place is good, but nothing incredible. I went here for lunch today and it was busy! It was difficult to find parking, but I managed to snag a space (in the lot next door...shhhh don't tell!). Anyway, it was easy enough to order, although none of their dishes really screamed at me (most of them sounded ok, but not great). At someone's suggestion, I ordered the chicken roll ups and they were alright. The chicken and the onions were good, but I think maybe the cheese or something in there made them taste just slightly off. Anyway, it was good, but I wouldn't run over there to get it. This place does get points for being fairly inexpensive and quick.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6WJHk3E4PLt0-EXakw5Kdw", "review_id": "0Zxwfhdgkl8xGbIjvxhwPw", "text": "Maybe I've just been lucky - I've always had great experiences at Zoe's.  The albacore tuna pita is great, as is the Greek chicken pita.  Today I had the Chicken pita pizza - amazeballs!  Also, the marinated slaw is to die for - huge chunks of feta cheese.  The service is always fast and friendly, and the food is always fresh.  It's a great lunch spot, if you can find a parking spot ;-)", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wN05bLB486m30Zd-X7BhuQ", "review_id": "BGMz3qVcsOsUZJnLJBfXXg", "text": "They remembered I ordered the Gruben every time I come here, impressive", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M_ANCS3xO0F5B0CwrpWcCA", "review_id": "CcbRK7waQqQi-TsAnfPddA", "text": "This is one of my favorite places to go for lunch. The food is delicious and not too pricey and I love the fact that it is healthy. One of my favorites is the Lean Turkey Pita. I just love their slaw. There is no maynnaise - just green onions, feta cheese, and their terrific greek dressing. They also have great pasta salad and their chicken roll-ups are fantastic. You absolutely have to get a piece of their chocolate cake as well. It reminds me of my mom's Texas Sheet Cake and it's so good! They also have dinners to go that are amazing.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aO329d_8MRPs2iEisEi-Iw", "review_id": "CGKK1pScQILMGN4O1FZ1-A", "text": "Their greek chicken pita is my favorite lunch dish.  And you need to add some of their house vinegar & oil.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JIHbz6V2TJ6ho0yUaBsckQ", "review_id": "k7Su0jVMtOYxsgvkCaOalw", "text": "This was my first time being there. The smell of the place was kind of stinky. The lady took my order and seemed like she was in a rush (there were no lines).\n\nI got my food and drink. The milk tasted bad so I took it back up there and the lady was really rude about it.\n\nI ordered the steak kabobs with roasted vegetables and potatoes. The steak itself was tasty. Juicy. Flavorful. The vegetables were old, and the potatoes were soggy and flavorless. \n\nIt's good to try new things so you know not to go there ever again :)", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BFRoUfAdeYyvITqZ8QhWfA", "review_id": "LT1Mk5OHAw4k5EgSq-5UQQ", "text": "The Chicken Dinner meal is so good!  I find different friends to go there with since I go often and always get the same meal.  I don't want people to think I'm weird by wanting to eat at the same place w/same meal all the time.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kk05snSafuIFK0lsxoMNzA", "review_id": "amEtOT4JuHnY164Ru26wHA", "text": "I have this catered at work often.  Always fresh and delicious.  I especially enjoy the chicken kabob platter with brown rice and fresh salad with Pita.  Very consistent in taste and quality.   I always wonder why this location is not busier.  It is certainly a well kept secret.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ryQi6BqqWb9qqVTAXpRbIw", "review_id": "1IIZFbkneveZFhANFcyQPw", "text": "I enjoy the chicken salad - very good!", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sMZ-Rlmp_gHU5a3mN30Tog", "review_id": "MZaSs5twId0sndjVTe2Gxg", "text": "Overpriced for what you get.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GaEgffsHIfYkO621i0MMDQ", "review_id": "Jif7tDTPrme-G3BdDHVgHg", "text": "Went here for dinner last night for the first time. The desserts and packaged foods looked DELICIOUS. \n\nI am picky about meat (like I don't like biting into tendons and things I don't want to eat) so the chicken kabobs were a little iffy (I bit into things I didn't want to eat), but they were seasoned well. \n\nThe rest of the food was very fresh. The greek salad that I got as a side was great!! A ton of feta cheese on mine, really clean lettuce. The side of rice was great, too. \n\nI am gluten-free, so I had to pass on the pita bread, but that looked really good, too. \n\nThe food was a little simple for my taste, but not bad. I'm not sure if I would go back, just because of my food preferences, but others may love it. \n\nThey serve you on disposable plates and cups with plastic silverware, so it's a very simple restaurant. \n\nAnother person in my party got a chicken pita, but it looked like it was only a half pita stuffed with chicken. I personally would have wanted two halves, but I guess I eat a lot...\n\nWorth a try once if you like fresh food, pitas, veggies and kabobs. It's a good place to stop in to try something quick and new.\n\nOverall, good, but I prefer the restaurants around the area though- there is a Habit Burger, Five Guys, etc that I would prefer.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RzmqiAKjJ3LqqRHDWNAMWA", "review_id": "_2OKJoll6GEreZYuPTg_aQ", "text": "The steak rolls are good but not worth the price", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1lSFhUewKa22FwhXuVgFdw", "review_id": "hTcY5jIBEu5Eivk3C_JnHQ", "text": "I used to not go here anymore because the service was so slow. Decided to give it a shot again a few months ago...and the service still makes for 3 and not a 4 star review. I usually stick to the Greek chicken pita which I've had 3-4 times and it's kind of a hit in miss in terms of how good the chicken is cooked. Sometimes absolutely delicious and other times a little dry. A friend suggested I ask for hummus inside the pita (strange I know) but that really does the trick in terms of having a \"good\" pita there and if only they could improve their service speed so you don't have to wait 20 minutes each time they would get a 4. I almost gave them 4 this time around because a manager approached us as we were having dinner and of course noticed that we had to get up twice to ask if our order was almost ready. She was nice enough to comp our meal and gave us a gift card, but I don't want that kind act to compromise my review of Zoe's. So 3 stars it is.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K9v863MHTXV1DutQOUjWpg", "review_id": "_rSo3Q-tF6TuKOQfG3qsKw", "text": "I needed a place to cater an event for my work and upon my search for \"boxed lunches  that deliver,\" I found Zoes. I didn't want to give folks a typical sandwich boxed lunch and needed something that would appease carnivores, gluten free folks and vegans alike and I feel like Zoes Kitchen was perfect. Working with their sales manager Marissa made the whole process super easy. Their boxed lunches were great! I went with chicken kabobs, veggie kabobs and chicken green salads and was so impressed with the presentation. Delivery and set up was great! The delivery girls did have a spill and 2 veggie kabobs didnt make it but I appreciated that they were honest about it and I was refunded. Zoes had no problem in individually packaging all 110 of my orders. They even brought along some nifty coolers with ice for drinks and all of the necessary paperware/plasticware. They accommodated to my party's needs (chicken and pita bread on sides for vegetarians/gluten free folks). I had the chicken kabob lunch and it was so good! The chicken was flavorful, the salad was refreshing. I was also very happy that I decided to order some of their cookies because they were such a big hit! Everyone at the event raved about the food, so I definitely know who to call the next time I have an event in Phoenix.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7E-2TvuQnFj2DLYc4rGg3w", "review_id": "hVf7BZW08pDwMt_TRd3deA", "text": "I love Zoe's.  The food is always good and the service is always pleasant.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GVH_iuoPc0aP3ZNYlWuKag", "review_id": "lYkdBsA9auxIdGvMHVGIAA", "text": "I live very close by to this Zoe's and go here a lot.  A LOT.  Like, embarrasingly a lot.  And it's always for lunch, and I always order to-go, and I always order the same exact thing, the same exact way:  Greek salad, no olives, no potato salad, extra red onions.  I used to have a problem where I'd get home and find chicken added to it (a no-no for a vegetarian like me), but I haven't had that issue in about a year.  Nonetheless, I check it while I'm still there every time to make sure.  The salad is big and tasty (especially without those nasty olives or unnecessary potato salad glob at the bottom), and I feel like it's pretty healthy and low calorie.  The service is nice and pretty efficient, even during weekday lunch rush when it's a real challenge to find parking and maneuver around the lot without getting hit.  They don't even embarrass me about coming so often and ordering the same exact thing, haha.  The one thing I can say as a critique- they could be a bit more consistent on their salads.  Sometimes there is a ton of something, like lettuce or feta, and other times it's challenging to find it at all.  This place is solid.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4D4UzEOu-QG4-jkyfynhPQ", "review_id": "UjHclHs6DUJnSBR-cR88HQ", "text": "I felt bad tonight because we were in a total hurry but we stopped in to grab a bite\nWe hadn't been to Zoe's Kitchen so we weren't really sure what to expect\nAfter looking at the menu\nI decided on the Zoe's Club Pita with potato salad as my side\nI like how they have the Coke Free machines :)\nIt wasn't extremely busy but our food took almost 30 minutes and we were in such a hurry that we almost got a refund\nJust because we had something due within the next hour\nThe lady in charge of distributing the orders was very nice and let us know that our food was ready\nShe even offered a chocolate cake\nThank you!\nI felt so bad because I am one of the most patient people and I understand the restaurant business and time\nNext time we know about the online ordering and even the mobile app ordering\n\nI got home and was very excited to eat my dinner and it was very tasty\nThe pita had a great amount of grilled chicken & ham\nThe potato salad was yummy as well\n\nAll in all, Zoe's kitchen is good in my book and the only head's up I would give to anyone is that this is a lovely sit down restaurant, very healthy and modern. The decor is very hip and modern and I really like the doors. It fits in well on the 7th Ave/Mcdowell strip \n\nWe will be back and hopefully next time we won't have to rush :)", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n9RsVHVAD9n4IGN48xY1JA", "review_id": "ruYs-gN9gyCzsFCSj1bq0w", "text": "First off AMAZING chocolate cake!! Most of the good is awesome !! But sometimes service is a little slow :-/", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fMyKbyYY9Poy9B_1QZPKcg", "review_id": "NxId6YyNmAdwkyqxgq15MA", "text": "Stopped into this branch on Thursday, Feb 17th. I drive past it all the time on the way to work and have long thought it would be convenient to do business at this location. The hours on the door indicated they were open until 5:30 and I arrived right at 5pm. The branch was empty with the exception of a few employees. I was greeted by one of the tellers. I explained my desire to apply for a loan and was directed to a young man named Anthony. \n\nAnthony could barely muster a friendly attitude. He was visibly annoyed to have to deal with me so close to branch closing hours. Immediately realizing his frustration I apologized for coming in so late and explained that I (like most people) have to work until at least 5pm but was able to get away a few minutes early to take care of some business.\n\nOne benefit to his eagerness to be done with me is that he flew through the process. I was literally done by 5:18. At which point his attitude improved significantly. \n\nThe very next day I received a follow-up call from the Sunwest Federal Credit Union loan team. They needed some additional information which I was happy to provide. I'm not sure what it is about the folks at this Credit Union but again I got a huge amount of attitude. It was clear she felt bothered to have to deal with me. \n\nUltimately I decided to take my business elsewhere. There are just too many other banks and credit unions that would appreciate my time and business. I'd recommend that you make a similar decision if good friendly customer service is important to you and your preferred banking experience.", "business_id": "Pxbs4p0gzg_NS8yrrz2rCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "FD4lw7grlBVlwSMugp2w1A", "review_id": "iZ0mteVoZFZgcltWcIxNlw", "text": "I've been with Sunwwest for 4 years now and have been consistently happy with the service they provide.  I always recieve friendly customer srevice, timely respnses, and will continue to bank with them.", "business_id": "Pxbs4p0gzg_NS8yrrz2rCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ziHfKJQ8pgYszlrjxniuqQ", "review_id": "SS6QsmX771hTDo2mQVUOQw", "text": "You know what's great? Walking into a banking establishment and having the tellers know your name! I've been with Sunwest for 27 years, and I've never had any fees charged to me (yay automatic and free overdraft protection!) Your mileage may vary, but I love these guys. This branch is fantastic. All the employees are friendly and knowledgeable.", "business_id": "Pxbs4p0gzg_NS8yrrz2rCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oZuNME_exUMSjrcg6uRFjw", "review_id": "-_6TpZ6Y-zBlGdb_GHMK9g", "text": "I'm a huge fan of Sunwest! \n\nThis location is definately the most convenient to get to besides the cactus branch. The staff at this location is very friendly and always willing to help you out. If you need a loan ask if you qualify... They will be more than willing to sit you down and talk over some options you may qualify for. \n\nI'm happy Sunwest locations are open Saturdays now! I can see how that's awesome for those who work a five to nine job. Now if they ALL had drive through windows! (Super convenient!) \n\nIf you wanna drop your lousy bank and move your finances to a place you can trust any Sunwest branch will do!", "business_id": "Pxbs4p0gzg_NS8yrrz2rCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "1weLvRvGmHLV_QX-suinYQ", "text": "I have been here for a few months now, signed a 1 yr lease. When looking for a place, I liked the contemporary feel of many of the loft options in the area but I really wanted something less industrial, more warm and cozy. I fell I got that with my apartment. \nThey have several apartment sizes from 600ish sq ft loft spaces to 1100ish sq ft 2br/2ba units. It is a gated community and the gates are only open when the front office is open between 9am and 6pm. Most of the tenants I have seen are Urban professionals, students, and some young families. \nI decided on one of the largest floor plans, dual master with 1 and 3/4 bath, approx 1100sq ft. I am on the first level and really can't hear the neighbors much through the walls like other places I have been. I have a nice sized patio with access through large patio doors from the dining area and one of the bedrooms, and a small storage area, plus a detached garage. The management is nice and I enjoy going in to pick up a movie or 3, and occasionally they host social hours for the tenants. \nInitially hesitant with the proximity to ASU's downtown campus (didn't want a bunch of rowdy college students running around at all hours partying at the pool like I had at a previous apt experience in the north valley), I have found it to be quite peaceful during the week and it is super quiet on weekends. Sure occasionally on First Fridays or when you have a lot going on downtown you can hear some party goers but as far as I have seen and heard they are either at Alta across the street or walking outside the complex to get to their cars or a local club. \nI love the convenience to my office (6 blocks). I can hit either the Van Buren and Central Light Rail Station or the Roosevelt Station pretty quickly and there is a bus stop in front of the complex. The walk to US Airways, Science Center, Convention Center, and Chase Field, Orpheum, Dodge Theater or Herberger Theater is quick, well lit and relatively safe. I haven't even started on the numerous bars, restaurants and clubs that are also too easy to walk to and stumble home from. \nI have to this point had a very good experience.", "business_id": "dgOqz4wODimYiQJcE8Uvdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pC5ql4hTi70tRhVYc6JR4g", "review_id": "cCcMK_A5XhguwEjRQ2Cxbg", "text": "I wouldn't recommend this place. I have to admit I didn't move here, I went somewhere else but when I toured it was one of the worst experiences I have ever had. The girl who toured me left me alone in the office for 20 minutes to fill out my own information while she ate lunch and watched tv on her computer. When I told her what I was looking for she said they were full and she couldn't show me anything. I practically had to beg her to look at the place. While the apartments were ok, I wouldn't recommend it based on the crappy service.", "business_id": "dgOqz4wODimYiQJcE8Uvdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J3RCUU7GnZ13yqEh6fmTPA", "review_id": "eMXykh__pWAngDzC4WnZ1A", "text": "I like the apartments. They have a nice big pool, hot tub, lots of trees, movie library, bike rentals, quaint workout room for cardio, and close to everything downtown. \n\nTHE BIGGEST problem is that they will TOW your guest's car if you do not get them a guest pass. EVEN if it is AFTER HOURS and you are unable to get a pass. My boyfriend came after hours to surprise me, we wrote a not to let them know he was a guest since it was after hours, but they still towed him. Apparently you are supposed to have guests park outside of the complex after hours. Personally I think this is a problem. They pretty much told me that's too bad and brushed it off.", "business_id": "dgOqz4wODimYiQJcE8Uvdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "pbMDNugsl2jgZOvVs3xtbQ", "text": "I frequent this particular Subway for a variety of different reasons.  For starters, I work at the Arizona Center, so its right in my area for a quick lunch when I am starving.\n\nI'm not a fan of Subway's in general.  I don't think thier food is that good, and I've found other alternatives to them to eat healthy if I choose.\n\nThere is usually quite a line when you walk in, only because a lot of us take lunch hour at the same times here. The location is usually neat and clean, and the staff here is okay at best.  Menu is self explanitory, and seating is ample, inside or out.", "business_id": "s6zzKc7UvwDRxn-BFlhiTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fev0iI-XDrteD4SYRKjiUw", "review_id": "2_xdzLALMdFolH8xFiPc-w", "text": "This is the most understaffed Subway in Phx.  There is no doubt in my mind that it will easily take me 20 minutes to get in and out of this Subway.  The problem with that is that I am usually trying to catch a movie.  It really gets frustrating to watch one person do all three parts of the job alone while some kid sits in the back and acts like they are busy.  \n\nAll of that being said, this Subway is consistent and usually tastes good.  The place is always clean and the workers TRY to move you through as fast as possible.", "business_id": "s6zzKc7UvwDRxn-BFlhiTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0a-ISXPjsyyNAMZfDbrKpw", "review_id": "zixc17WL2V-jsO0eBhFGbA", "text": "I'm in town for a convention and decided to grab a Sub to take back to the hotel room.  This Subway has a great location in the Arizona Center.  It was not very busy.  The staff was friendly and neat. \n\nI was disappointed when I got back to the room to eat only to discover that the bread either old or left in the microwave to long.", "business_id": "s6zzKc7UvwDRxn-BFlhiTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wkUcQbHYTcswwfbjADI5Xw", "review_id": "6qKD7Hgm6SCnOTFt32rmAA", "text": "This Subway is in the Arizona Center in downtown Phoenix.  I have eaten at this particular restaurant several times and it was just regular old Subway.  There are so many better choices near by for sandwiches,  I can't seem to understand how this place can be so busy.  Subway claims to want to offer better health choices for customers, yet they regularly offer \"footlong\" subs that are marginally more expensive than a 6-inch sandwich.\n\nIf you are looking for a decent sandwich in the area, head over to Crave (my favorite) or corner bakery.", "business_id": "s6zzKc7UvwDRxn-BFlhiTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eBFm-lABQiKpaUcPDfYOgA", "review_id": "aR-UGCJCHqF3kB_DjWKrWQ", "text": "this is my favorite music venue in phoenix. it is a smaller venue best for local or indie bands, but every show i've been to their has been far more memorable then any show i've been to in phoenix.\n\nthe place itself isn't too stunning, it is just a rectangular brick building with a bar area on the right when you walk in, booths on the left side of the wall, some high tables in the middle, a stage and standing area at the back, and an eclectic mix of art on the walls. however, the place has a really good feel to it and excellent sound that leads to really wild and memorable concerts.\n\nthe two that i remember the most were the presets/the rapture and spinto band/art brut/we are scientists. i thought the presets were pretty lousy until i saw them play there and the rapture played an absolutely amazing set that lasted almost 2 hours and inspired an epic, comfortably out-of control dance party. the other show was equally long and boisterous, highlighted by eddie argos coming out into the crowd to sing 3 songs.\n\nthe bad things about the place are that last time i went there was still no alcohol because they lost their liquor license. however, i heard that they have got it back now, but i'm not sure. the shows i went to i had to go down the street between sets and drink at alice cooperstown which isn't cheap. \n\nit also doesn't have a patio at all where you can hang out and hear the music or what is going on inside and drink or smoke. the venue reminds me alot of the lounge in the back of Plush in tucson except for the lack of a patio which is really important in a state like AZ where the weather is so good at night most of the year.\n\nof course the worst thing is just the lack of bands that go there. most bands come to either marquee (heaven help us poor phoenicians) or even worse, the clubhouse. if you happen to be a tour manager reading reviews on yelp, please book your band at the brickhouse.\n\nUpdate - 8/31 - Had to downgrade to 4 stars after my most recent visit. Its hard to believe that I'm downgrading them now that they have liquor available, but it's happening. \n\nThey normally have local draft brews at this place for 2 dollars, but apparently when they have a show they don't sell it at all. Only bottles for 3 or 4 dollars. What's worse is that every bottle I ordered wasn't cold, tasted like they just threw it in the ice bin 30 minutes before. AND they kept running out of beers. What's even worse is that the mixed drinks run 6 DOLLARS for a really tiny glass. This place needs to get its act together. I'll be drinking beforehand and elsewhere in between sets from now on. I don't get why the music venues in Phoenix don't understand how much more money they can make at a show with drink specials.\n\nThey also apparently haven't invested in air conditioning which makes summer shows not even worth it. Okkervil River still put on a great show to my surprise, which is the only thing (along with the other great shows i've seen there) that kept me downgrading this place to 3 stars or lower.\n\nThey are also in the middle of remodeling so the place looks kindof like crap right now.", "business_id": "4WcxnNv_lzCIG2eb8O5Mlg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "o_LCYay4uo5N4eq3U5pbrQ", "review_id": "p7eoASLgX8BZROQGhCpKhA", "text": "This is a cool venue to catch a show. I actually played a show here and it was good times. They have a large dance floor or an area where people can gather to watch performers. They also have a nice sized Bar which can handle a good sized crowd. We all know that is a must when it comes getting a drink in a crowed venue. I really enjoyed this spot and had a fun time rocking peoples face off!", "business_id": "4WcxnNv_lzCIG2eb8O5Mlg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "HfwO9GnaP-9VdI0afwgmrA", "review_id": "AVAkkk4pjA5qU0KpOvfIJA", "text": "So you wonder, (as you wander) does Phoenix have any history that pre-dates 1911? What happened to all the old brick and western style buildings that housed, cotton, supplies, cactus jelly, or whatever Phoenix would have had stored in a warehouse in 1911?  Well this is a place that has history (albeit, only 80 years or so, but hey we'll take it.) Coming from Boston, I yearn to have some kind of architectural history, buildings that have meaning, purpose,  character. I mean how many adobe style, clay shingled buildings can we have seriously? \n\nSo if your looking for cool atmosphere, a safe venue (well lite parking lots) and great music, check out the brick house. I saw Okkerivil River here, and the experience was great, and the venue is the perfect size for a small show. They serve a wide range of beer and drinks. (food too) My only complaint, it was pretty hot inside, but then again it's ALWAYS hot inside buildings here in September. \n\nCheck it out, you won't be disappointed.", "business_id": "4WcxnNv_lzCIG2eb8O5Mlg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "fAoHP-MI_lAlKBOpC07Sug", "text": "I may not be very popular after I write this review, but I'm under the assumption I'm not popular anyway... so I guess it doesn't matter now, does it? \n\nIn any case, I give The Brickhouse 3 stars based on my initial visit. Location is easy to find. There is street parking and I didn't get the feeling my life was in danger (even though somebody once told me that it was extremely dangerous for a girl to be out by herself in that 'hood and at that venue). A bum did stop along the sidewalk and ask for some spare change, but he wasn't a creepy bum (you know what I'm talking about). \n\nI chose for my first visit to The Brickhouse to be during a Beat Battle event. Granted, I wasn't sure what I was getting myself into, but that was part of the draw. Rap? Turntablism? Beat Boys? I just had to know. \n\nI dragged a friend along with me. He seemed like a willing enough victim, though. \n\nCover was $10, which isn't bad for any sort of musical event. Crowd was cool - plenty of unique individuals to rest your eyes upon. I enjoyed how this particular show brought out some pretty artsy-lookin' and jam-jivin' folks. I can hang with these peeps, I thought. I actually did enjoy the Beat Battle, for it was something new. Nothing like a new experience at a new venue to make one helluva memory. \n\nOnly downside was that the beer selection was lacking. I wanted something seasonal, yet they didn't offer any sort of winter lager or ales. Bummer. I settled for a Kiltlifter to start off with, followed by a Newcastle.  Plus, there's a kitchen for people who have the munchies. They offered a drink, fries and burger for $5. Now that's a bargain.\n\nOh, and let's touch upon the bathroom, shall we. Ladies Room, my arse. More like a \"Enter at Your Own Risk Waste Disposal.\" I mean, seriously. Door 1: the lock didn't align; therefore, the door didn't lock. Door 2: 1/2 the seat lid was broken off and missing. Door 3: Out of Service note. Door 4: The large stall with the big door that wasn't quite big enough to meet the stall column; therefore, it just swing wide open the other way.  Can you guess which stall I chose?  \n\nBut, c'mon, I admit it: I like this venue. I don't always need or want pristine, perfect or even pleasant. In fact, I am thinking my review will change and a 4th star may find its way into my rating if I go back here to see a band of my liking. I missed the Okkervil River show here, and I'll never forgive myself for that. \n\nOf course, this is definitely not a 5 star venue - unless, of course, there's the exception to the rule: no cover, better beer selection and Harry Connick Jr. on stage. Ha. I kid. Make it Bob Dylan and ya got yourself a deal.", "business_id": "4WcxnNv_lzCIG2eb8O5Mlg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V2dNkzZOk61E-ChEOwDlxA", "review_id": "qgVzFz1J9zB3dhC_CqNyWQ", "text": "i get lost almost every time i go here, but once i get there, i'm always pleased. \n\nevery show i've ever been to here has been amazing. i've never been frustrated with the sound there, which is usually a big issue for me.", "business_id": "4WcxnNv_lzCIG2eb8O5Mlg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "E5QyEU6FCQwnTys0S73zNw", "review_id": "8ZJSoZ0K12xRQkSpXw81qA", "text": "Wow, this is exactly what the downtown area needs more of. considering our nightlife is catatonic. a live venue is the only spark of civilization during the week nights. the area can be sketch..but usually during the day. you are spiting distance from the sheriffs office so it kinda gives a sense of security.\n\nthe look and feel to the place is classic old. seating is available for the loungers. a couple round booths and some stand up tables. stage is big enough to hold antedote, living legends, and hiero...so basically figure it's a large stage. \n\nbeer selection is good. and they mix drinks too. I've had friends complain they are weak..but i usually roll with hardcore drunks...so go figure them being weak.\n\nthe acoustics are OK. some problems have occurred while i was there. but i am never phased by that. I've been to scrappy's and the Nile. so I'm kinda used to it.", "business_id": "4WcxnNv_lzCIG2eb8O5Mlg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "-F32Vl8Rk4dwsmk0f2wRIw", "review_id": "hV0gVVRP7aQbC-bEglBVMA", "text": "Dunzo.\n\nToo bad.  It was a poor man's Antone's [re: Clifford Antone].  Saw many good live indie acts there and the stage was oh-so-close to the audience, but it was hellish to try to get a drink during a packed house show.", "business_id": "4WcxnNv_lzCIG2eb8O5Mlg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2XCsVpAMsGUykrM-BBFEXA", "review_id": "xu04KIWp67ElExwCLCV87A", "text": "You have to love this traditional 11:00am service. I was invited and am glad I came. People are welcoming.  I really liked hearing the worship here and you will too. They are trying to purchase a huge organ and I fully support it based on the beautiful playing that is happening now with their smaller one.", "business_id": "hbzuaYz09idmEO7batzt1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cPOMBIsnGWLpa9MoSY-SNQ", "review_id": "eI0vbqTiUOS2kGSAxBGm_Q", "text": "Central UMC is a wonderful church, combining worship with beautiful art and song. I've only ever been to the 11:00 am service, which features traditional worship hymns and liturgy, and communion on the first Sunday of the month. There are also services at 8 and 930 I believe. The 930 service features more contemporary music.  \n\nA few things really stand out about this church. First, the music. The volunteer choir performs breathtaking choral pieces every Sunday. Even after attending this church for a year, I'm constantly impressed by the skill of the choir, soloists and organist. The service commonly features guest musicians such as the Sonoran Brass Quintet.  \n\nSecondly, the current pastor, Pastor Larry gives great, contemplative sermons that really parse the text of the scripture. The staff and congregation are always friendly and welcoming, and the church is involved with several charitable works in the community, such as the Justa Center  \n\nFinally, the premises are beautiful. The main Sanctuary is adorned with beautiful stained glass religious artwork. The church is also home to two beautiful organs.  \n\nI'd encourage anyone looking for a church to try Central UMC.", "business_id": "hbzuaYz09idmEO7batzt1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9STS2LaNLkrKq84c7IyAKA", "review_id": "W6IrwXdnfit0zE66JUZvQQ", "text": "I consider myself a bit of a Protestant mutt: baptized Lutheran; raised in the Anglican church; confirmed Presbyterian; and in college, I was adopted by the Jesuits.  And I can't say that church has ever come easy.  In my youth, I went kicking and screaming. During adolescence, foremost, I went out of respect for my parents; but it was a perspiration.  Now, as an adult, with a blended family of five kids, I find my weekly pilgrimage to church an aspiration and inspiration.  I go to disconnect from worldly distraction.  It's a chance to meditate, listen to music, hear an inspired perspective, and to commune with others, and to pause and be grateful.  CUMC is a new home.  We moved here just five months ago.  They offer three services, all with the same message, but delivered with a very different experience - 8 am is quiet and intimate in a quaint chapel; 9:30 is contemporary ... \"Jesus, Java, Jazz\" - eat donuts, drink coffee, enjoy amazing guest artists; 11 am is the traditional service in the main sanctuary, with all the traditional trimmings and an amazing choir to boot.   We have settled into the ease and familiarity of JJJ.  The church community is so warm and welcoming.  If you find yourself interested in renewing your faith, or taking cautious steps in your spiritual discovery and journey, consider CUMC. You will be most welcomed.", "business_id": "hbzuaYz09idmEO7batzt1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PDtehSZUrvIShkZlhnUarg", "review_id": "VhNrq9xQwvMdjUDUsDG4kQ", "text": "We were guests there once in about 2003 for one of the morning services.  We are used to megachurches with lots of praise and worship and messages where many Bible passages are referred to and explained with practical, applicable and content-rich teaching and even some humor.  We are used to churches that are ALIVE.  I felt like I was at someone's funeral.  I didn't feel the Holy Spirit there at all.  In fact, I felt really strange like I couldn't wait to leave not only the church but the grounds.  The greeters smiled a lot; I'm sure some of them weren't fake.", "business_id": "hbzuaYz09idmEO7batzt1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ROr4DQ-gxlfUKmiDC-qSEQ", "review_id": "WF0sj8gbyCvBHmd1z7O_7Q", "text": "What  I like about 101.5 is the music they play... yea yea it's the repetitive top 40 where you eventually start hating the top 5 songs coz you've heard like 10 times each on different stations... ok... woah... i digress! I like the radio djs. Snake is on... and I still remember him from 104.7 and Gringo Suave is not that bad either although I hardly listen to morning radio. But it just reminds me of the old 104.7FM before KISS took over. And that's why I like it, it brings back memories and I just like the station! That is all... end relay.", "business_id": "424HyHMwienlGfTp9Bj9BA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "kGgAARL2UmvCcTRfiscjug", "review_id": "s1pvIpHVzzHvWYZj9i4KVQ", "text": "Live 101.5 or is it 101.5 JAMZ?  I think it just changed names...but the music has been the same for the past few years since I moved to town.  It's a Top 40 station and I listen to it from time to time.  Some of my friends like listening to Lady La.  I personally don't care for on-air personalities, so I change the station when they come on.  I've been to some remotes though and she's pretty cool in person.\n\nThey play all of the new top songs and it can get repetitive and predictable, but it's nice to listen it from time to time.\n\nReturn Factor - 75%", "business_id": "424HyHMwienlGfTp9Bj9BA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 7, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "2-k4aPaIqdlLNqtPefLSfw", "text": "You actually can review a radio station! I tune into 101.5 here and there and I'm always pleased with the stations music selection, radio personalities and most importantly, their lack of too many commercials! I never have to worry about waiting too long during the commercial breaks and for that reason alone they get a good rating in my Yelp book! I do miss their old school remixes on the lunch hour though.", "business_id": "424HyHMwienlGfTp9Bj9BA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "4UUIpbOTPmu43wuC2aSGkg", "review_id": "_8T7-tNWrnNguQ4EHMekSg", "text": "My friends and I stumbled in here to check things out. We were on a mission to nowhere and weren't sure where that led. Well, we landed inside Downtown. This was after the HUGE storm that hit downtown as well as  the beginning of a 3 day weekend. I counted all of the patrons of the entire club on one hand. After debating on whether or not to go in, we were informed that there were 2 dollar drinks for the ladies. Sold! No hurt in checking it out, right?\n\nThe interior of the place is very nice. Dark wood, wrought iron. Chic. Our bartender Dave was very nice and he was a great pour. He was willing to have a friendly chat with the three of us and was very polite. He encouraged us to come back on a Saturday night as it was Latin night. I might have to check it out! I'm surprised I haven't yet!\n\nThe dance floor was completely empty. We had it to ourselves the majority of the time. The tunes the DJ was playing were good. We danced as much as we could until we felt silly. Hey at least we were being good sports. \n\nThe one thing that I would change is the bathroom....ick. For being such a nice place, you would think the bathroom would be nice...it wasn't.\n\nI would like to come back to Downtown when it's busy and see how the crowd is. Maybe a Latin Night is in order!", "business_id": "tK91rSBc8SWa3XEQwe8D4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "87xBol0dUS8cWao8F-8P9w", "review_id": "ZYR3CG4EZ2rY58UTcHcsUQ", "text": "O My Gosh! Me and my husband alwasy come here, and we love it! Everytime we go, it's always so packed we can barely move in and out of the crowds of people... but thats what makes it fun... They have three different dance rooms with different styles of music in each one. Me and my guy love the salsa/bachata room. They also have a nice poutdoor patio type thingy... when the weathers nice its ah - mazing! I never pay for our drinks so I couldnt tell you how that goes, but as far as the having fun part its def up to par!  We always run into friends and another plus is theyre open till 4am!!!! Obviously last call is at 2am.... but we dance off all our alchohal and still leave with a nice buzz.... I guess you would have to be into latin style music, but Im telling u... u wont be disappointed if your adventurous.", "business_id": "tK91rSBc8SWa3XEQwe8D4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ep2bE0lPEJMcJfts8r8NHw", "review_id": "-JK81_Gd71ly1PfNZTZnvw", "text": "I wouldnt call this a salsa club. Id call it just plainly a club with some latin flavor?  it looked ok, i liked the outside patio?  it was crowded. but i left outta there wanting to go to a real latin club.  the bartender was the best though, she knew exactly what we wanted and the drinks were mixed well and after we came back she still remembered what we had.  I give her an A plus.\nI more than likely will not go back.", "business_id": "tK91rSBc8SWa3XEQwe8D4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MEKT4CmY8Hv7hDbYkt7GLg", "review_id": "48yuvG44UrNxquRkHOxXtg", "text": "I went here last month wit some friends of mine & we had a blast! I didn't know how to salsa dance but I tried it anyway lol....Danced away til 4 am...I will say the guys are not afraid to dance with u lol", "business_id": "tK91rSBc8SWa3XEQwe8D4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K0euQLFAcKhQPZ6JxGAryg", "review_id": "2gpn50J4fDPjJVkDGKu0pQ", "text": "Hmmm...interesting.  My first nightclub experience in Phoenix.  We were originally supposed to go to Oaxaca for Caribbean Night, but when we got there it was dead *crickets*.  Lots and lots of people here!  Being from NY, I'm used to a very diverse crowd in lounges/clubs so it was weird partying in a place with only one demographic... I love dance music so I dragged my friend over into that room, but we actually spent more time in the salsa/bachata room because it had great ambiance and was filled with so much energy.", "business_id": "tK91rSBc8SWa3XEQwe8D4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QXu1gpfhVmirgmLQ3x8N6w", "review_id": "oXJjPCKQCXxM9vW3HM4nZw", "text": "Went for my sisters bday, we parked in the empty lot infront of the club where everyone parked must have been 50 cars in the lot and got a 288$ ticket. We posted on downtown's website about it and they said that Club Downtown doesn't have a parking lot and it was our fault parking there. Total jerks. Didnt even care. The lot had no signs that we couldnt park there and we assumed it was there parking from all the cars parked infront of the club!", "business_id": "tK91rSBc8SWa3XEQwe8D4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VBEbhE0ISjg6xowGNiGmgQ", "review_id": "Zd5jqqMZpUpJTuV7FZs_kQ", "text": "Let's see, what do I like most about this radio station? hmmmm...\n\nI would have to say, the fact that they pay me. But I should also mention that it's the best country station in the (well) country. \n\nIt also has the best morning show in town: Dave Pratt in the Morning.\n\nCheck it out, 5am-9am every weekday.", "business_id": "lW8-lFQ-mwG-Wl6iUKoT6g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "g84VjttN28PWiv_WtdhnSQ", "review_id": "WmoA5g8EUU-lDKly9sfwRQ", "text": "I sure like listening to Shappy on \"The Dave Pratt in the Morning Show\" on KMLE. I hated country but now I'm starting to like some country artists. So thank you KMLE.", "business_id": "lW8-lFQ-mwG-Wl6iUKoT6g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "kGgAARL2UmvCcTRfiscjug", "review_id": "ESSqprLRgnVySivG8XdoDw", "text": "KMLE Country is one of my fav's to listen to.  They play modern country music, not that \"twangy\" old school country stuff....not to say that's bad, but I'd rather listen to the newer stuff.\n\nAlso, they put on some great events with Country Thunder and the 8 Man Jam.  Both of those events rock!\n\nReturn Factor - 90%", "business_id": "lW8-lFQ-mwG-Wl6iUKoT6g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "YtNqutU6Quapds3WZHBCCA", "review_id": "CN4aMMhBmwOM0zTlYDbHkg", "text": "I would say the Phoenix Hard Rock is pretty average as Hard Rock's go. We had a nice time and enjoyed a couple of their specialty drinks while we were there. \n\nIf there is a sporting event downtown the Hard Rock is probably busier. However, most other times the downtown is a ghost town after 6. We had the place to ourself, but their wasn't much else to do in the area.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "LVCOpH5lsNPnqQ0hL0mj0w", "text": "Sunday. 6:20pm. Downtown following another amazing Mercury victory.  Hungry.  Group includes toddler. We'd like to walk to food but it's warm so we can't walk far.  It's sad how few options actually presented themselves.  We tried Coach and Willy's first, but as of 6:10 their kitchen was closed.  So, we were led back to Hard Rock Cafe.\n\nI've been here several times after games and all for the same reasons.  It's close. We didn't feel like parking again. The food is ok.  Think Apple-bee's for a few bucks more.  But service unfortunately has been a regular issue.\n\nOne of the last times we were there we advised our server that we needed to be out the door in 45 minutes.  We asked what food we could order to ensure that it would be fast.  To his credit he checked in the kitchen.  After immediately ordering a sandwich and salad, the food arrived 5 minutes before we were supposed to walk out the door with no apology (and a server who hid from us for most of that time). We were 15 minutes late leaving just trying to get to-go containers and our bill.  \n\nThis time - our service was actually wonderful.  Our server was great.  Happy, conversational, refilled drinks much more than usual though the place was quite busy with post-game activity.  The problem came when she had to leave to move her car. You see, with D-Back and Merc games, parking was expensive and full so she had to park several blocks away where the gate closed promptly at 8pm, which we totally understood.  And even though we all saw her handing us off to the manager after handing us the check (she pointed to our table several times) no one came to our table.  Well, after flagging down a hostess, a bus boy and another server who all said they would look for the manager, and we did see them scurrying around looking for the manager, it took 25 minutes to find her and have her walk over to the table.  That's 25 extra minutes with a toddler who was getting tired. How much did we love that? Finally, as our waitress walked back into the building 30 minutes after she left, we were finally paying our bill and leaving the table.  She was so apologetic.   She was wonderful.  The fact that we heard from several folks there that waiting 20 minutes to FIND the manager was not out of the norm was scary. \n\nThey have such an amazing location in the heart of the action after events.  Their food is decent enough that I'd be willing to grab something there again purely for convenience if only I knew what to expect when it came to the service.  But unfortunately - I can't.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nWouNfZD3Pw08RYizxkqcA", "review_id": "LcNEVWD0bv_ggazOc46J_Q", "text": "Hard Rock Cafe is a cool place to go if you're in the area and want to kill time before a concert or a game, but destination bar it's not. The food is average and the drinks aren't anything out of the ordinary. Infact, there's nothing really unique about the Hard Rock aside from the fact that they jacked up the prices because you're dining and/or drinking at the HARD ROCK CAFE. \n\nI'm disappointed that it doesn't compare to others around the world and seems out of place in Phoenix. A Hard Rock Scottsdale would be way cooler.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vF4B6eFdoDmyV_l7MLHMzw", "review_id": "VhERA7A3VEx6LuWwRQi2oQ", "text": "I had lunch there today. It was alright. A friend of mine is always going there for drinks, since night life isn't really my thing, I thought a nice lunch would be more my pace.\n\nWe went and the server was good. Except towards the end, she started hitting on my friend! I was like, \"HELLO!! I'M RIGHT HERE!\" She still persisted and he just smiled and wouldn't give up a bigger tip. \n\nAfter we ate, who I assumed was the manager, came up to our table and asked if everything was going well. We smiled and said yes. The decor was alright, everything you'd think of when you think Hard Rock. But nothing really stood out to me. It was like applebee's with more expensive wall art. The menu looked good, especially the drinks. I didn't try any of them. But they did sound good. \n\nOver all, it was alright. But $30 for a couple of sandwiches and sodas?!?! I don't know about that! And even then, I barely got a handful of fries!! It so wasn't worth it! \n\nIt's a wonderful location and it is clean. That's a big deal to me! I'd go back, but I don't think I'd go before a game! I can see it getting really crowded really fast!", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aTi0NVrcPJWbN6jAsJVcAw", "review_id": "UuTSeOdooAsMimNObAtaFw", "text": "Hard Rock Cafe is one of those places where if you've been to one, you've basically been to them all.  I've visited better Hard Rocks as far as the famous trinkets go, but the service was better in Phoenix.  \n\nTips:\n- Parking for this HRC leaves much to be desired.\n- Across the street from the arena where Phoenix Suns play, so good to catch some grub before a game, concert or other event at the arena.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "044ayfuEbad7SKyM_c0OZw", "review_id": "JWG7TsMQuFlHc-SDDBiBig", "text": "There's an Autograph wall in the bar at this particular Hard Rock Cafe. For some reason, the only band I remember seeing was Sugar Ray. Wow. Go Phoenix! Way to bring in the big boys!\n\nReally though, it's a typical Hard Rock. The beer selection was fine, the tables were sturdy, and all the Rock n Roll memorabilia hanging from the walls were able to bring in the post-game crowd. It also shielded us from the crazy summer storm that was building up outside. Hallelujah.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iHzZb-rFVIJNDiIAvWr7Eg", "review_id": "PsWHDKYQT5jOtl2R4Yaa8A", "text": "Im in Phoenix for work and like to try local places, but gave in on my walk as I past the Hard Rock Cafe. It was around lunch time, 11ish and I decided to eat. It was pretty empty and a typical hard rock, but the selection was ok. I was craving a burger and got their burger. The night before, I was craving mac and cheese and when i saw it on the menu, I was so happy. I ordered a side. My server was great btw. \n\nThe burger was ok, nothing special. It wasnt very juicy, and they didnt provide much more than a piece of lettuce tomato and mustard and ketchup. Overall pretty boring and non-cravable. The mac and cheese, however was great. It had red pepers with a little kick. \n\nIt was a chain, been to one, you know what to expect.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PPARSWZk4H6mgbNhAAxzLQ", "review_id": "rTS28OPaY4PdlJ578LO5qg", "text": "We spent less than 2 full days in Phoenix, but when we discovered that there's a HRC here, we made it a point to go there for dinner.  We were blown away by the service--very courteous, friendly and fast.  Food was typical, & it really didn't matter because we were famished & everything tasted good.  Very impressed with this city.  Hope for a longer visit in the distant future.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "caELu3OqZm8LkdikpmEB4w", "review_id": "PxEFUcC3O_PkijF-WpJ5AA", "text": "I ate here a while back and walked away full. We had overpriced salads and hamburgers that were large and filling and tasted decent. This place is great for tourists staying downtown or going to an event, but there are so many better, local places you could choose from. The martinis were $15 but you got to keep the glass, and they were not strong. The service was good, but all in all this is just another chain that charges high prices for low quality food. do yourself a favor and go someplace else.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qVOKVCRwEll67W-nL0knnw", "review_id": "0os-a9lpyos2CoGYZqgVuA", "text": "I've eaten here several times over the last couple of years for business lunches.   While the service is usually OK, the food has always been mediocre.    Today was the worst, though.  A friend and I ordered a glass of Glenlivet, neat (no rocks).   They served us something that was so watered-down it was unrecognizable.  The servers insisted there was no water added, and then the manager got involved and said the same thing.  Their arguments were insulting--the stuff was probably 50% water, no question about it.   Luckily all the lunches I've had at this place have been paid-for by someone else.  I wouldn't give a dime to this place when they rip you off with watered-down drinks and so-so food.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "o33IBagNFxdJhIrRTl691Q", "review_id": "AfPKOoJ59HXBVXskuhW4oQ", "text": "There's only one reason to go to a HRC - the decor.  There is no reason to go to the PHX HRC.\n\nWe stopped by during All-Star game festivities to grab a drink and check out the memorabilia.  The service at the bar was meh, but the place was packed. I didn't have the food but one can assume that its like all HRC - a little better than Applebees at twice the price.  \n\nI was once at a HRC (Memphis?  Vegas?  Can't remember) where they had John Lennon's original hand written lyrics to Help!  I sat and stared for a good five minutes, contemplating the history of the thing, and what could have struck him to write those words down in that order.  I didn't mind my overpriced drink that visit.  Unfortunately I walked around the PHX HRC and thought 'They bothered to hang that up?'.  This location could use some Help! in more ways than one.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "W_QXYA7A0IhMrvbckz7eVg", "review_id": "m4WlJPz9OM62PElkOEXEpQ", "text": "Hard Rock is just okay.  I have actually been to many many Hard Rocks, but not always to eat.  Usually we are only going to get a guitar pin from the different cities we visit because we know the food isn't that good.  The food is never bad, it's just never that good.\n\nAlmost ever single time we go here, which I swear is too often, I order the Twisted Mac and Cheese.  I get this for two reasons.  One, I love mac and cheese, and two, I love cavatappi pasta.  HR's version of the classic cheesy pasta is a mildly spiced cheese sauce that lightly coats the curly pasta.  Don't expect to have a thick and creamy mac and cheese here.  You won't be getting that.  The pasta is then topped with the expected dry piece of blackened chicken.  Why expected?  It's expected because I have literally been to HR's all over the country, on both coasts, and every single one serves dry chicken.  I guess that's what they teach at the HR School of Cooking.  I guess they just put more focus on music than food.  Who knows.\n\nWhy I gave HR three stars I will never know.  Why I keep going back is certainly beyond my capacity to understand.  Maybe they put crack in the mac.  That would explain why I order it time and time again.  If you haven't been, I suggest going just once.  It's fun to compare all the different HR's.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fev0iI-XDrteD4SYRKjiUw", "review_id": "RJpUpksdhnTDlBl64YDKeg", "text": "I'm a fan of Hard Rock Cafes.  I don't really know why.  I collect guitar pins from them and have been to 30 or so in my life.  I don't always eat there, but I always go in and check it out.  The Phoenix one is one of the worst I've been to.\n\nThe old HRC on Camelback had a bit of personality.  I hated the location, but I loved how wide open it was.  Reminded me of the Honolulu one.  When they moved into downtown, I was excited to see them helping move downtown into the big time.  The location is great and it is a good place to grab a bite before a game.  The food is standard.  Never great, never bad.  Just across the board decent.\n\nMy problems with this HRC start with the layout.  The circular design is really bad for traffic flow, seating, wait staff movement, and sound.  This HRC lacks a true performance space which is terribly lame.  The bar is off to the side instead of being in the middle like almost every other HRC.  The shop is way too small and the merchandise is pretty lame.  This HRC is always so loud that it is impossible to have a conversation with your group.  \n\nThe other problem I have with this HRC stems from an incident where my wife and I went before a game.  She left her hat on the seat when we left and we remembered about 100 yards down the road.  Turned around, went back in, and told the hostess.  She said she would check and then she came back and said they didn't find anything.  I argued with her because we had JUST LEFT and finally went back to our table where it was still sitting in the bench.  Way to go idiot.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v5Waal5jyO-bhQCSCkSitQ", "review_id": "n-0quLYGCvTU3h4vup2uKg", "text": "My coworkers and I wanted to eat before we went to the airport (as opposed to eating airport food - bleh!). Someone suggested this place, so we went for it. \n\nAppetizers: \n\nJumbo Combo - Get it. It was pretty good as far as appetizer combos go. Spring Rolls (my fave), Chicken Wings, Onion Rings, Potato Skins and Chicken Tenders. Plenty of dipping sauces. \n\nMain Course: \nCalifornia Chicken Club Sandwich - wasn't bad! I don't remember finishing it, so I guess it was just OK. \n\nDrinks: \nI can't remember the drink. Possibly lemonade. However, the server gave me the option to upgrade with a souvenir HRC logo tall glass! I went for it! Love the glass (just used it today). \n\nService: \n\nSeemed fine until she dropped a ramekin of jalapenos behind my chair. Had jalapeno juice on my shoe, pants and jacket! She said sorry, but that kinda sucked. \n\nBathroom: \n\nClean. A little dark, but clean (at least the areas I could see - LOL). \n\nAtmosphere: \n\nJust like every other HRC in the U.S. Nothing new.\n\nNext time, we'll skip this chain and just ask the locals where's a good place to eat.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zCC6huLkNBEr3JUgQyxJbg", "review_id": "44aqG_fvCCdmtJnCOcUkWA", "text": "I had a great time at the Hard Rock Cafe. The food was good - I had the Red, White & Bleu Burger which had some buffalo sauce and bleu cheese on it. I ate half of it and was fine. The french fries were very good. The waitress was friendly and kept our drinks filled. For dessert we had the begger bag (I think that is what it was called) - you know, the hot cookie and ice cream combo. It was very good! I don't venture inside many Hard Rocks, the only other one I can recall being in was in the Bahamas, but I don't have a reason to avoid it. It is a little higher priced for a burger than other places, but you are paying for the atmosphere as well.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "STRH5HCQ9lkCMNy5R7pq9Q", "review_id": "XFnsiw8dwLiA-mZVAJ0YQA", "text": "I've never been one to gravitate toward theme/chain tourist trap establishments, though, for their memorabilia and crap, I can see the allure. Buy a beer, walk around and see some dead guys' guitars. Done. At least, that's what I observed might have been cool to do when I ended up there after the Depeche Mode concert across the street @ US Airways Center (I miss BOB, it made it so much more personable, but anyway).  \n\nSo, DM let out about quarter til 11, and my group all decided to go grab one @ the Hard Rock, and maybe get something to eat. When we walked up, 2 blonde waitrons were at the door, holding it open for us, saying \"Just so you know we just called last call, and aren't serving food. In fact, we should already be closed.\" CHARMED! So, a music-themed restaurant/bar, located directly across from an arena that frequently hosts ummm, CONCERTS, wouldn't plan to capitalize on the outflow of excited music fans and perhaps stay open  and make some monayyy? OK. As a bartender, I'd have insisted that it be so. This summer sucked for the service industry, and I found it so surprising that such an establishment wouldn't have been more malleable to perhaps retain and dare I say, boost the morale of their  staff by anticipating and catering to a late crowd of people who'd rather spend $5 (ok, $5.46) as opposed to $11 @ the arena for some post-concert frosty bevs. Have a little bump in their take-home scrilla for the night, and I dunno, fun? Meh.\n\nAnd there were about 15 other people in there at the bar, too. The only person there who was workin it was the bartendress, though, she too, seemed like she was a bit put-out that she had a bunch of customers come in last-minute. I do give her props for salting the rim of my pint glass and pouring a DosXX for me without having the salt volcano all the beer out of the glass. \n\nMaybe it's the corporate management bs that was in the way. Maybe not. Either way, they need to get it together on the hospitality tip.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "g6rlp5No6GjEDXkrjvg1kQ", "review_id": "OZazcMjTeUAdDdASc19S9g", "text": "After being let down by Karim and his cobbler deli..My friend and I walked to Hard Rock Cafe. Service was prompt and friendly..how could it not be.. there were only 4 tables occupied. The whole reason we ventured out was for cobbler (see review on Karim's Cobbler Shop & deli for debacle)and lo and behold Hard Rock was offering Apple Cobbler. The day was not wasted. I opted for the spicy chicken mac 'n cheese and I was not disappointed.. it had a kick to it. It is rare to experience true flavor at a chain so I was extremely pleased. They could have thrown in a bit more chicken but in their defense I did order the side not the meal. But the side was plenty filling. Onto dessert. oooh the fabulous cobbler crunchies....imagine me squeal with delight. Apple wouldnt  have been my first choice but it was damn good. Revenge is mine Karim! Thank you Hard Rock for saving the day.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AgARllvBE2wIopbJSuSXPg", "review_id": "RfTR24m5D5aXsYAy27Qtuw", "text": "This Hard Rock was ok. That is being generous considering when I went to Phoenix it eventually became a trip from hell. Downtown Phoenix has no character and apparently the rest of the city does not have any either and that is very sad considering how big the city is. I think the only reason Hard Rock decided to put a cafe here is because the city is so big but nothing really great culturally. You don't here about the great music scene this town has so this cafe seems to stick out like a sore thumb in retiree central. Still it is nice to go something familiar and get the signature T-shirt.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kG8jkVFgOAOq6Ht6RvAjEQ", "review_id": "wAGd039tSt2avalPfuGwkg", "text": "I don't know why I keep gravitating back to this HRC location because it's always been just blah at best. Last night's dinner was no different.\n\nWent with a party of 7 and we were smart to use their Please Excuse service found on the website so that we could cut to the front of the line before the Suns game. \n\nThe place was busy and our server appeared capable, but looks can be deceiving. As it turns out, service was what it usually is, slow. We had a mixture of sodas, water, beer, and mixed drinks at our table and unless we ASKED for a refill, it wasn't coming. We would have spent more on alcohol if the server seemed remotely interested in serving us.\n\nOur appetizers took FOREVER to come out. Meanwhile glasses sat empty on the table. The appetizers finally came--we ordered the sampler tray and a chicken quesadilla. It was tasty. Nothing special. The potato skins were particularly notable though as they were perfectly done and NOT greasy. Refills FINALLY came after we had to ask twice for them. \n\nDinner comes out before the appetizer dishes were cleared and we were starting to have an excessive amount of glasses and bottles on the table that the server didn't feel necessary to remove from the table. *sigh*\n\nMost of us had burgers and they were all just basic burgers. I had the california burger and it was a big sloppy mess. Someone had the bright idea of putting the guac on the burger before the cheese. The cheese is the glue and the guac goes on the bun. As soon as I attempted to pick it up to eat, everything slid all over and I ended up having to eat it with a fork and knife. The fries were bland. And we waited again and again for refills.\n\nIt's conveniently located right across the street from the Suns arena and I think this is really the last time I\"m going to subject myself to this place. I've been to MANY HRC's across the globe and this one is the worst one. \n\nCan't SOMEONE put a decent place in downtown Phoenix? PLEASE!", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-9mljS0O9mwdOnGv-Oea3Q", "review_id": "xRWNNb6wi9Jt145YN9Ei_w", "text": "I went to the Phoenix Hard Rock Cafe for lunch on a Friday. It wasn't very busy, so I figured I would sit at the bar. The two servers/bartenders were super nice and friendly. So was management that I spoke with so I have nothing negative to say about the service. It was quick and friendly. \n\nBut the menu! It sucks! It is way overpriced! And nothing I had was good. For $10 I got the worst plate of nachos I have ever had! Sure it was big and plenty to share and even more to throw out, but it was awful. Glad I didn't pay another $4 for meat because it was so bad that even meat could not improve it! The beans had no flavor, the jalapeno provided the only bit of flavor to the plate. The salsa was pure trash- more live crushed tomatoes and no flavor! You would think in the SW they could at least adapt and go with a better salsa! \n\nMy other pick was potato skins, I love the things. The guy next to me ordered them, $9 for a half plate of the tiny-est potatoes I think anyone could skin! I think there were 6 halves but certainly not more than 8 halves, all the size of a child's palm! \n\nI had a frozen drink called a Pickled Tink $6.75. Awful! Did not come completely mixed and barely pink. Tasted overwhelmingly of the coconut flavor. It was frozen and slushy and weak enough to feed to a kid. If I had one with me I would have let him/her have it, seriously. \n\nIt was my birthday as was maybe 4 other unfortunate souls to be eating there. They gave us each a Sundae with fudge on the whip cream and a small candle. They shouted at the patrons to to shoot Happy Birthday at each of us at separate times and clap. It was pretty weak by the third attempt to get participation. \nIt was nice of my servers to surprise and acknowledge me. Though I was not looking for any handout or commotion. I had a few bites of the sundae and it was even awful! The ice cream was full of ice crystals! \n\nSo over all I will have to disagree with others and say Applebee's food is much, much better and not as expensive! To Applebee's I'll return but to the HRC, this is my last visit. \n\nYears ago I went to the Phoenix HRC when it was on Camelback, if I remember the street correctly. The building & bar was more impressive as was the decor and so was the food. I went on a birthday then too, I wonder why they moved to this location? The entry is nothing eye catching or grand as it was then. In fact if the Light Rail driver had not announced it i would not have seen it as I had not seen it on previous trips to and pass the area. \n\nBefore this stop at the HRC, I had been a fan of the place for years. Had once spent many evenings at the Boston HRC when I lived in MA and had fond memories of the old Phoenix location as well. But just as the music we call Rock has deteriorated so has this conglomeration! So long fair well HRC, I withdraw my support of you.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZdDmxmGVhHHI4PzmVdTzxQ", "review_id": "oRC30U65EtlWsRl2ra4k5w", "text": "Boo:(.  My red, white & blue burger was good but I must say the $14 price tag was a tad outrageous.  Not to mention the fact that there is a $3 charge for an upgrade to onion rings when each person at my table had exactly 6 onion rings on their plate!  Yes, that's right 1 burger, with 6 onion rings= $17.00.  Lame!!  This Hardrock is wack in ambiance too!  It is small and boring inside.  The music was barely audible and what I could hear was some terrible pop music that I had never heard before.  The servers must love there job though, the tab suggests a tip of 20%, exactly what you should tip on your $17 burger with 6 onion rings.  The server seemed sweet until she tried twice to upsell us an overpriced dessert.  Save your money and find somewhere else to dine.  Seriously not worth the 30 min wait and messy restroom either!", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "66tWp8ThwPATFUxYNPyYLw", "review_id": "W6RGNYrO8UvKSCqqh80dWg", "text": "If chain restaurants offer us consistency in service and quality, well, I never need to darken the door of Hard Rock.  Good.  20 people walk in on a Friday night.  There is only 1 table in the WHOLE place - and the highlight of the group was the 100 year old dude wearing suspenders.  \n\nThe bartender acted as if the vandal hordes had just descended on her.  Seriously, I think she thought she was done for the night.  She got pissy with our multiple orders, couldn't remember 2 drinks at a time, and generally was a pain in the ass.\n\nNone of the drinks stood out as anything fancy, so we started to pack up and leave.  While waiting for my friends to settle up, I stationed myself outside the door, and did some \"in person Yelping\"  - basically telling everyone thinking about walking in to run.  \n\nWell, I guess a drunk girl standing outside telling you not to enter is not a good deterrent for everyone.  Out of the 5 couples that came up (Conan O'Brian's show had just ended - go Team Coco!) 2 decided to try somewhere else on my words....smart people, they will go far in life.  The other 3 doubted my wisdom, and ventured inside.  \n\nAll 3 walked out before the last of my friends did - every single one of them was stunned at how the single staff member working made them feel like they were intruding (I did exit polling) and decided that there must be another place in Downtown Phoenix on a Friday night that would like some money.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VPXgY9lGJF3XC4ZpusxNuA", "review_id": "6w3Zu8SXFDwgMEigOtyRAA", "text": "This Hard Rock is really nothing special. It is much smaller than most of them and doesn't have any really spectacular memorabilia in it. Still, it is a good place to get souvenirs that say Phoenix and very convenient to downtown sporting events. Food and service are OK.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AefRoI7j0OXlnMi8LtqaLg", "review_id": "9gpk05EhABilRTV0cq9ssw", "text": "Diego Pomona (that's me) loves the Hard Rock Cafe's.....at least the one's I've been to!\n\nI do agree with the reviews that say it's overpriced, because it kind of is....but you got to expect it.  It's downtown and it's the Hard Rock......ROCK ON!\n\nThe nachos are spectacularly delicious and the burgers are so big that they are hard to finish.  They have a cool drink selection and it's always fun to buy the cup as a souvenir...it also helps justify the price of the cocktails.  \n\nI've been here a few times and the waiters/waitresses have always been fun and prompt.  It's definately not as big as some of the HRC's that I've been to but they got some got stuff hanging on the walls if you want to walk around and burn off your nachos while you wait for your burger. \n\nRock over there!", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3TGup17SCV6uHsifmTKirg", "review_id": "86Rl4Sqp7NGW2Mag3rHP-A", "text": "I'm not normally a patron of chain restaurants, but I went to Hard Rock Cafe downtown last week to see a local band, Super Stereo, perform there.  And actually, up until I bought the tickets for the show, I didn't even know Hard Rock allowed local bands to perform there.  That's pretty cool of them, and I respect that.\n\nThe beer selection was mediocre at best, the mushroom and swiss burger was tasty, and the server was kind and attentive.  I couldn't ask much more from Hard Rock so I won't.  If you're downtown and need a bite to eat, there are several better joints to check out.  However, if you have a specific reason to go to Hard Rock (like I did), go there and enjoy yourself.  You'll have a good time.\n\nOh, and Super Stereo kicked butt!  Check them out!!", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_4lqpCYCqOQzbB6xQGGhrQ", "review_id": "egsoOP7Zio7U2pCA8cZRgQ", "text": "Overpriced and mediocre food at best.  The reason I gave this two stars  is because you can buy cool shirts.  Who doesn't want a Hard Rock Cafe Phoenix shirt? ...heh.\n\nI think the nostalgia has worn off on the Hard Rock Cafe after all these years.  It's no longer (not sure it ever has been) THE place to hang out at.  \n\nTwo stars because it's still the Hard Rock Cafe.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GJl1qIvyQEs501rfw0hDBg", "review_id": "k_aSNBKZTs1dMJCxqKd8QA", "text": "When HRC was on Camelback, we frequented the bar for happy hour.  During that time, we befriended the bartenders, who are still there  They create a neighborhood feel to this international chain.  Phoenix HRC is different than the other ones I've been to because of this.  When they moved downtown we continued to frequent the bar.  Number 1 reason to drive downtown for happy hour - the bartenders Javier and Eddie.  They have incredible memories and pick up the conversation you ended with the last time you were there, and that could have been 8 months ago.  They are quick with the drinks and with their wit. \n\nThe food is ok and over-priced, but that comes with the HRC name.  We have found the entire staff to be friendly and accommodating.  A neighborhood HRC bar...hmmmm.  Sure feels like it.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UCQNrwN4_hHHTWYa8cqe_Q", "review_id": "8Rrg7Y5GnuOu6MwPseQ5oA", "text": "Family and I brought my mother here before we had to drop her off at the airport! Had a very nice waitress, who was very courteous to us. Wife and I shared a granny apple burger, It was nothing special! Could get a better burger elsewhere! Mother had their twisted mac and cheese. She claimed it was the best she ever had? Wife and daughter agreed it was very good. I don't like mac and cheese so I never tried it. Over all food was OK! Service was very good!", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5NDILEJJRZ_JFgfBPL7Tgg", "review_id": "NA1FvaB7ANk-WEbqDb4rhw", "text": "LOCATION:  Downtown Phoenix - walking distance from the stadiums! \n\nATMOSPHERE:  Very lively with great energy for a Saturday afternoon!  There were several flat screen TVs with music videos playing...not too loud.  A couple of other screens along the wall had the local March Madness basketball games playing.  We were there three hours before the Lady Gaga concert, and the other patrons were fun and diverse!  \n\nFOOD:  We had the \"Big Cheese Burger\" and \"Grilled Veggie Sandwich.\"  For drinks, we were excited to have a \"Bahama Mama\" and \"Blackberry Smash!\"  I was sad when I found out they were out of the Balsamic Tomato Bruschetta.  We ate every bite!!  There was not a crumb remaining!  VERY GOOD!\n\nPARKING:  There is a parking garage just a couple of blocks away.  We were staying at a hotel which included parking in the garage; therefore, I'm not sure of the garage rates.  I would recommend parking there when in the area.    \n\nPERKS:  Location, location, location!\n\nSERVICE:  The waitress was friendly and very efficient.  Even though it was getting busier each minute we were there, she was very responsive to our table!  VERY happy!\n\nCONCLUSION:  For event nights, DEFINITELY get there at 5 pm.  If you wait until 6 pm or later, it will be quite crowded.  The location alone makes this place perfect for dinner and drinks before attending games/concerts.  I will be back!", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O7TJ1-KGu3V_eVcueBR36Q", "review_id": "ZXax54SOkswhpID91L9qgA", "text": "We were here to see KINCH play and they really did am outstanding job. We drove to Phoenix from California and it was worth it. We will definitely be seeing them when they are in a closer venue. OUTSTANDING!!", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0q87nf1yJFv0GML2J64Ttg", "review_id": "uzhlxpQQnIYPkzOzkBNjMQ", "text": "Long lines before/after sporting events. Limited beer selection. Mediocre food. I wasn't impressed. I can't tell you how many times I thought it would be a good idea to stop in for a drink or snack while in the area, only to find out that a baseball or basketball game was scheduled down the street and the wait would be an hour or longer. Not worth the wait.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "b6CyeouS97Y8YSTi8T2xRg", "review_id": "AEAxbRKoMEYuWDMUwt2ptA", "text": "I ended up coming here cause nothing else seemed open around the area and I was too tired to walk around looking for places to eat.\n\nI don't really have much to say about HRC, I use to think it was a cool place to hang out when I was a teenager but now it just seems eh. The autographs and memorabilia all over the walls seem outdated and makes me feel old now. Just doesn't feel clean.\n\nThe food is ok -- really uneventful and overpriced.\n\n3 stars cause the people that worked there were really nice, service was fast, and the food was...edible?", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LP8JFPcEtA0ti8g_BRBX4w", "review_id": "Ml-Wndug52COPtzV62G6zA", "text": "RAWK! This is my preferred stop when walking from US Bank tower to Chase Field for Diamondbacks game. It's a long walk and I get thirsty. Don't judge me. The burgers at lunch are great but what I like best is how cold they keep their beer. You're thinking, \"So the Hard Rock has cold beer, big whoop.\" Well think again, Sport. Undercooled (totally a word) draft beer is an epidemic, even more so during the summer months when cooling systems are working triple hard. \n\nI've been in this Hard Rock dozens of times but I never tire of the memorabilia, especially the Prince homage that stares you in the mug right when you walk in the door. The only thing I do tire of is the stale loop of videos that play on the monitors. I'm a music snob and Taking Back Sunday clips bore the crap out of me. \n\nThe staff works really hard and can jive talk with the best of 'em. Stop in, say hello, and order a ice cold brew (if you're old enough... they'll check).", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1MGIoKLw1oq8HR15DsIUXg", "review_id": "m4HoTgGdab8IU8HCalvOUA", "text": "I asked the waiter what was gluten free on the menu and he didn't know. He asked the manager and still came back with a weird understanding of what I could order. It's strange that a huge chain like this would not have a gluten free menu or know what on their menu was ok to eat. It's the only restaurant that hasn't been accommodating to my gf lifestyle.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MIvCXHgE_vcKz7lYS5FPvg", "review_id": "pgmgnTAqsuCvXzooHsgpmg", "text": "So, we were hungry after visiting the Heard Museum, and I had just found out I had $50 on my All Access card from the ridiculous amount of money we spend at the Honolulu Hard Rock a year and a half ago, so we decided to go.  It was a Sunday and downtown Phoenix was dead....as was the Hard Rock Cafe.  It just felt kind of depressing.  Service was a bit slow, my Margarita was blue and the food was so-so.  Then I found out the $50 on my card could not be used towards alcohol....which made up over 50% of our bill.  Oh well.  Had a lot more fun and the Honolulu one, but that's probably because we were on vacation.  :)", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wttePGxhTumTTUinL5tlTg", "review_id": "m5MnJVA7pM4K2fffIBYRcg", "text": "Can't remember the last time I was at a Hard Rock Cafe. This visit was only memorable for 1) Amanda Peachey's gorgeous face and voice 2) the jungle like humidity inside the place.\n\nOur servers were attentive. Our drinks were frequently refilled. But it's just not as \"hard rock\" when it's so family friendly. It's a very small space, and being in downtown Phoenix on a Saturday night in summer, it was sparsely populated as well. \n\nMaybe I'm missing the point, but overpriced drinks and signed guitars on the walls do not bang my shutters.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pOim-Tccfc6Aw0ynGdPmYw", "review_id": "wlJhoalLhrgs6m1Lh6MYYQ", "text": "Food never disappoints - usually go before a Phoenix Mercury game.  Like their mac and cheese ! A little it expensive, but it is good.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mCA8L4Jp5Dz1LYgG9toavg", "review_id": "AQZM2OMa6HVhdvIiiFapgg", "text": "Bar service excellent when I went into place my take-out order, including giving me a 15% military discount.  Disappointed that gift shop didn't have any XXL classic city T-shirts.  Salad and dessert were excellent.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "06XTzJG5VebZuqoYWXiP7Q", "review_id": "r8ryfri9buLSO9zWOUwHFw", "text": "Worst pulled pork sandwich ever.  Had to ask for extra BBQ sauce, but still didn't kill the taste.  Slow service as well.  No reason to return.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2YP7Tl5UvbrAkAaDya2_kw", "review_id": "ItlS5cDgXoPbPsAzAbYC2Q", "text": "I went to Hard Rock Cafe for the first time with a coupon for a $4 meal. (Legenary burger, fries, and soft drink) The only positive is that the food was alright. It was good for the $4 I paid, but not the $15+tax and tip it was normally.\n\nThe cons:\n- The customer service was laughable. Our waiter come up to my guest and I, who both had empty drinks at the time, and said \"Good? Good?\" with thumbs up. My guest asked for a refill and specified that I needed one, too. Later in the meal when both of our drinks were totally empty again, I asked for a refill. He only brought one for me, so my guest and I shared my drink. He clearly couldn't care less. \n- The burger was dry, like it was previously frozen. It definitely didn't taste fresh.\n- The veggies on the side to put on the burger weren't crisp. I usually like lettuce on my burger, but not their wilted lettuce.\n- The fries weren't seasoned and they weren't anything special. I'd compare them to Wendy's fries. \n- The music videos they play are awful. For being the Hard Rock Cafe you'd think that they'd play some well known rock stuff. ...nope... my guest and I were there for almost two hours and there was only one song we recognized. While I'm not a music expert, my guest is. To top it off, their bad music is so loud that you have to yell to talk to someone across the table. I expected loud music at the Hard Rock Cafe, but not bad loud music.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d1HQAouAzU27WCcSJLHYBA", "review_id": "lR9b_PYMNHrDJHrAN1Q2hA", "text": "Fun atmosphere and awesome appetizers. Our waitress was quick and it was a convenient location since we were taking in a Suns game after dinner.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JkHm-xBNa8KKNvWH5TKk4Q", "review_id": "PnuwpLsSjHVp1O8a3mjFdQ", "text": "Went for the show (February State) and was glad I came early for the food. The place is very small for a band venue but we were able to get one of the last two tables. We had a great view of the band. Our chicken club sandwiches came with fries. Very good fries and the sandwich was large well cooked and seasoned. I would have it again! Word of caution, order it on softer bread. The toasted bread it comes on really tore up the roof of our mouths! The dessert shots (Creme br\u00fbl\u00e9e and chocolate mousse) were delicious but very rich. Our waitress came often and was a great personality. I believe her name is Shirley. If you go and take a table for three hours tip well!", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SRlh4J85Js9ozC1eco6DQQ", "review_id": "6jpM9rLSbvpCfEL5wEYlxg", "text": "I finally got to try out the Hardrock cafe in downtown Phoenix. My first impression is that it's smaller then I thought it would be, but it's still pretty roomy the way the tables are spaced out. This is a great place to go if you are going to attend a concert or basketball game at the US Airways center (directly across the street) or Chase Field where the Diamondback's play. Overall, it has a pretty neat atmosphere with everything being music related. Lot's of guitars and gold records along with pictures cover most of the walls. be prepared, it is very loud in there. Music videos will be playing. This does not bother me, but you may have to raise your voice to be heard.  Now, onto he food. My wife and I had already eaten, so we ordered an appetizer of chicken lettuce wraps. Nothing to complain about. Eveything was fresh and the layout of the food was appealing. Ordered and iced tea that was better then most places. We also had a great waiter...don't recall his name though. Prices are a little high, but it is geared towards being different and your probably paying  for that. I would go back again, but I would not just drive into Phoenix just to eat there on a whim. Maybe next time I go to a D'backs game or the Roger Waters concert in May.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JEHGgY_fGtRCXur03C9fQQ", "review_id": "ldOnZ0of0M2MrR2EQTqX7g", "text": "if you like terrible service and overpriced food you've come to the right place.  If I knew before I went in there I would be paying $16.00 for macaroni and cheese, and had the pleasure of waiting around for an hour to get it, while my glass remained empty, I would've stayed away (which is what you should do).  Food wasn't awful, although 2 members of the party did cut up their mouths eating the hard as a \"Rock\" bread on their sandwiches. The mac n' cheese was nothing special.  The service was beyond poor.  First and last time I will eat at Hard Rock Cafe.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qbfYNYSn-wab17y98d1R0g", "review_id": "n8qWL9EFRS2UaPHchj9JzA", "text": "We got there and told them we had a party of 8 but wouldn't seat us until all 8 arrived or even take our name down. When the other 4 arrived they wanted to seat us separate like opposite sides of the restaurant. Told us 15 to 30 minutes and seated people they arrived AFTER us BEFORE us. After 40 minutes. We said something. Got us two tables not together. Finally. If it wasn't for our server it would have been horrible. Very disorganized and hostess couldn't even do their job. Won't come back. Only reason it actually got one star was due to the server.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JM6X0PJBcMkAjOuZqMaZsQ", "review_id": "kNslYUaxjbH7PSd_dpjB5g", "text": "I have never been to the Hard Rock Cafe before so I personally enjoyed the decor. Our waiter was hilarious and I loved my Granny Smith burger. The portions were big and I had a lot of fun.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 9, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "eshIqohS-9FMLdKOhTr2Ng", "review_id": "RjJw7MaX-8Di1gDZRFJzQw", "text": "-- Great little Hard Rock Cafe in Downtown!!\n****Service and food were pretty good.\n  They even had a small fashion show going on the night of the 26th. :) \nVery entertaining!!", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Iq4beW4vsrvYk2lqKpimtQ", "review_id": "R90xuhh21CsUoFsAAaqyhQ", "text": "Right across from US Airways Center in Downtown Phoenix. Nice place to go to if your in the area. Lot of signed stuff adorns the wall here, as is the case with all Hard Rock Cafe's. Nice bar, food and drinks get pricey however.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HR_Lxh2ycv0t745Ohiziew", "review_id": "Om03hlSKqZ2s7oVK1JbiSA", "text": "It's been awhile since I've been to a Hard Rock Cafe and this one is really nice! My friend and I stopped in for lunch yesterday while attending a convention and decided to give it a try. Our server was so good and super friendly and he constantly checked in on us. The food itself? Well I ordered the shrimp, pear and goat cheese salad with spiced pecans. There was barely any goat cheese and the shrimp was just okay... The picture in the menu looked really good but the actual was just okay. I was slightly saddened by this.. My friend's mahi burger seemed much better. I will definitely either order a burger, or something else next time because I was hoping for something more. On the upside, my Arnold Palmer drink was very refreshing and good!", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ibylT1jObEe-j9XG8dHtyQ", "review_id": "WchSKXSupjmBf1fUe9ImLQ", "text": "It was my first time at a Hard Rock Cafe, and I was really excited! \nI went with a party of 12, we made reservations before hand and the staff was accommodating with that.\nWe ordered drinks, which ranged from lemondrops, margaritas, beer, wine, mojitos, you name it---and everyone was pleased with their drinks.\nI ordered the steak, which was delicious. \n\nEveryone is very attentive to our needs... I think it helped that the restaurant was relatively empty on a Wednesday evening... but then again, downtown Phoenix seems to be empty 24/7. \n\nIt was noted by one of my friends that this was the first Hard Rock Cafe where she could actually hear herself talk... Although the staff, service, food, and drinks were awesome, and I have nothing to complain about, the atmosphere is dull and boring. If you're looking for a fun time---don't come here.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E5qFR0RBQBoXx8FbrOkdbw", "review_id": "p0FZQJMsrWbVGgztPAMdDQ", "text": "Other than the ambiance of being a  Rock & Roll restauarnt, this place isn't good.  The food sucks.\n\nI came in for a birthday party with 6 people, and not one of us actually enjoyed our food.  We had called ahead (2 weeks) to reserve a table before a game.  When we got there, the table had not even been set up.  We were 20 minutes later than planned getting to our table, and we missed 1 entire 1st inning and the top of the 2nd because it took so long to get our food.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gPcDJI4wU89RMQWTeIs7Hw", "review_id": "UU2n0NTmdIeYu-vr9x5Shw", "text": "I've been wanting to eat here since my last trip to Vegas. And I'm glad I did! It was just the same. I had the Twisted Mac N Cheese which was delicious and Darren had the fish n chips... Fantastic... The bruschetta was great... My salad I tried the pear dressing which was a bit odd but a bit good at the same time.. Good. Our server was very nice. I felt a tad rushed and think they need to wait a bit between apps and main course and not ask if I am done while I am eating lol but over all I'm glad we have one here in Phoenix! I also think they need cloth napkins.. The paper ones are kinda lame.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "jdeNI5TTTuM6mj3HTgstRA", "review_id": "rO-Kt0bHc78wRLzBnvIeKw", "text": "I think I got lost and ended up in \"Soft Rock Lounge\".\n\nSure, the manufactured decorations are sleek, and the furniture is comfortable, but what do you really have to look forward to? A weak beer selection with the bar running out of the crafts? $14 burgers that don't look interesting? I guess it's cool to come here to say you've gone to one, but everyone I know says it's the worst they've been to in the US. I have nothing to compare it to just yet, but I should have listened. \n\nTwo stars because they have a groovy sound system and seem to support local artists. But I get that at a lot of places with good food/drink and no bums lurking outside the front door.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jKIPFDM8y5oD7QoYci_jZQ", "review_id": "7JKF9-6SlDtvhFOB1qn2cw", "text": "Unpleasant hostess, out of the two items we wanted and then the overpriced food we got was mediocre! The server was nice, which is the only reason this review got 2 stars. Should have known better ...", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dEXihqQ-9ZufQz2LJc2-kA", "review_id": "iBU85d0xNbjr7_0tUo9LlA", "text": "We decided to stop here before the Suns vs Spurs basketball game. \n\nPros: Location (its right across the street from the US Airways Center) + full stock bar with wide drink selections = 5 stars\n\nCons: Service was slow and a little unorganized. We didn't know who our waitress was since we were helped by multiple servers after flagging them down -1 star. Food was your typical greasy bar food. Very forgetful and not worth the price -1 more star. \n\nIt's an OK spot if you're in the downtown area for standard bar food but if you are looking for something more, save your money and go elsewhere. There are tons of nearby restaurants to choose from.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ejFUIpg-8192OSJyY9Uc4A", "review_id": "rfpK4g64ckwPxY7YUFqtvQ", "text": "I had a great chicken club sandwich and the price was a little bit pricey. I believe that it was because of the \"BRAND NAME\" Hard Rock Caf\u00e9 and for their profits. I enjoyed the meal. It was short walk distance from the Conference Center.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-a7d79eTKvmkpHZT7ePYDQ", "review_id": "LSD9hL4GUmuxA_bKMyDhJg", "text": "I actually came here for a concert that was happening in the restaurant, so we decided to eat here as well out of convenience.\n\nI will say that the restaurant itself is pretty cool with its music theme, but if you are coming here to eat be prepared to be let down. It's definitely another one of those places that seemed like it had better food when I was a younger kid. The burger is very basic and unmemorable. My wife got the fajitas, which were actually kind of gross. We did enjoy the potato skins that we ordered as appetizers though, so the meal wasn't a complete waste. It is a nice place to see a show, but the food isn't really worth the price.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "im3V7Lk7u9HkSf4A5S0LHA", "review_id": "hoY5-6DlncNnnzGSma0qdA", "text": "Great entertainment...Amanda went the extra mile for our thirst!!", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "dn9DSDp9CYCRffmL1voq6g", "review_id": "hiCdERglGsJ0oL2Nd3MosA", "text": "Let me first say, I'm just not a big fan of these chain restaurants.  We came here only b'c a friend of ours is a huge fan.  The service was decent enough.  We had a rough start regarding seating but in the end it all worked out.\n\nWe found a bug in one of our cocktails but the manager comp-ed my friend's and my drink.  That is decent enough.\n\nI got that \"small\" burger they have.  Meat was a step above over cooked.  Hubby got some kind of salad and he liked it.  My fries tasted like it was fried in really old oil.\n\nThe whole experience wasn't terrible but I can't justify giving it 3 stars.  \n\nNice location though.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UPkST3rttFhUbeY7xsakUg", "review_id": "0vF4Mg9kvDXJisZqgx6KOg", "text": "Went here before a Dbacks game. Our server was nice, but the food was only mediocre. We got nachos and a bunch of wings: the nachos were a bit dry and overcooked. The wings were decent but not really justified in the price. \nI liked the tv's playing old music videos and the general Hard Rock Cafe feel. \nI would maybe go here again but I would not go out of my way to make it over here.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OhdRUKCzEJ0ZkxJNLnEWzA", "review_id": "e9liZL_7l3mSoGLSAOGoHw", "text": "I went here because I was staying at the Sheraton and needed something to eat. I had heard of the Hard Rock because, well, everyone knows about the Hard Rock franchise. Upon entering, it looked nice enough, and the chairs were pretty comfy (especially after a day of walking). We had a big group (7 people) and were seated quickly (there weren't that many people there). The service was quick, but the food was only ok. Everything was so spicy! Even just the chicken tenders were spicy! LITERALLY EVERYTHING WE HAD WAS SPICY! It was a little disappointing when we left a little hungry and our mouths burning. The major pros was that it was clean, and that the food was alright aside from the spiciness in every bite.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lYlr9fifus_mkd9iZ1T0Mw", "review_id": "bOihBiLIMegdqsqnS-LGIg", "text": "Terrible service on a Saturday night!? Watch your check. They add 18% without asking and it is hidden in with the meal charges. Don't know how I caught it but will not be back-ever. Oh and the food was bad all around. Spend your money else where!", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WKzBtp4-XKCvzS4jbjPy8w", "review_id": "NryUmiLJNxuF8rICoZXSVw", "text": "I went to hooters, then came here. I don't care how big hooters is, Hard Rock Cafe is in a hole mother league! You guys rock!!! Sorry about the shitty tip.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OumdCc72NLWdMhEeLKiNEw", "review_id": "bh8EEywUJf2pR2ai70L3Kg", "text": "This is a beautiful location of the Hard Rock cafe. It is really nicely kept up. The service was good and I love their Haystack chicken salad.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oixyIIwdK_861W_KsQxhPQ", "review_id": "OVFd92ftqp71dt7y5eVK7Q", "text": "First I really like HRC in general, this one in particular is very nice, great location and love the decor (guitars in the ceiling, very cool). The service is great, very friendly and speedy. \nThe food I really like, we had the chicken wings for starters, latter a salad and a bbq chicken that was a little under cook (but was promptly fixed by our server).", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7Wh_xNfrT21lmP9EkVYYkg", "review_id": "vsp9afQKIwNI4l387U9IjA", "text": "12/1/2013 - My family and I stopped for an early Sunday dinner.\n\nIt wasn't busy because there weren't any games taking place and everyone else was out of town.  We were seated right away and there weren't any kids' menus.  The hostess went and made copies for my 2 youngest children and made sure that they had their crayons.  \n\nOur server introduced herself as MK.  She was very friendly.\n\nWe got our drinks and our server MK asked if we wanted an appetizer.  She suggested potato skins or the combo.  We ordered the Jumbo Combo.  \n\nMy oldest son and husband decided on the 10 oz. burger, my daughter ordered a kids cheeseburger and I got one of my usual orders - Chicken Ceasar Salad.  MK noticed that my younger son was enjoying the wings and suggested he order the kids chicken with the Buffalo sauce.  He did.  \n\nMy husband and son both liked their burgers,  my daughter ate most of her's (she is a picky eater), my son liked his chicken and my salad was as good as usual.\n\nWe gave MK our email address for the Hard Rock Cafe Rewards program.  We have been customers of the Hard Rock Cafe chain for at least 25 years.  We have visited HRC from Hawaii to Florida.   We preferred the other program where we would give the server our card and earn points that could be used to pay part of our bill.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4JuycT-vkuGK00McK3EdQw", "review_id": "ujRbgNHOyMYvU5-9c6es2A", "text": "Great service. The Local Legend was tasty and filled me up. Poplano pepper, pico, fried onion strips and a thick burger! The tomatillo sauce on the side was ok but not really my thing for a burger.\n\nGood location after a trip to US Airways Center across the street.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7dl5jatnid81xa2aqO-FTA", "review_id": "0OKHP-Yf1RQntAR-So3fmQ", "text": "Cody did a great job. We got here right before a Suns game and the place was pretty busy. We were seated fairly quickly and ordered the sampler platter. Food was great and came in a timely manner, drinks as well. Shout out to Cody who was really personable and never stopped moving. When we do come back, he'll be the one we ask for.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yM0Bv8lqQrx9Yo0_1rtqxg", "review_id": "Hue4xV-1eDY2vzrCsFl_bw", "text": "We went here for nachos after the concert and of course we expected it to be busy but we got our drinks and food in a timely manner. Staff was friendly and fast! I will be returning! Oh and the nachos and onion rings were delicious! Chips were nice and crispy!", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KsnifaHQ-BMNsofzUB5-aQ", "review_id": "PR0EtBPEXDB5QfzGmDiZ1Q", "text": "We stopped in last night for an impromptu VDay dinner. We were in town for a hockey tournament.  My sweet husband knows how much I adore my metal bands- at least I used to many years ago- he can't stand it so I know it was true  love when the KISS tribute band took the stage.  Our kids were mortified. It was awesome.  Now to the food...\nIf you like Moscow Mules you'd love the perfect storm. \nWe got the huge sampler platter to start. Onion rings were great  so were the tater skins. Chicken tenders were kind of meh- same for the bean roll ups. \nHad the so Carolina sauce for my pulled chicken Sammie. It's tangy.  And really good and really messy.\nThe guys liked their burgers. \nOur waitress was a doll.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uj94uvIwTrhE72OyTcPKAQ", "review_id": "MUZtOTBbOnhmONO8EWg_Pg", "text": "Went on a Saturday night.  Can't say too much good about the place or anything bad about the place. Happy Hour really isn't a happy hour it's only a dollar off cocktail and draft. I ordered a burger my lady ordered the fajitas they were both okay. The workers were nice as well. The quality of food and drink you can get at a local chili restaurant for half the price. I wouldn't recommend this place to anybody or down the idea of going back if a group of friends wanted to go.. It was the ultimate so so experience", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jMZIqbehLtkCtfKhFizvyA", "review_id": "dGo9zB0vHosvHdOmJk26fg", "text": "My bucket list is to attempt to visit all HRC locations!!  So, I'm now crossing off Phoenix location!\n\nDined in and enjoyed all the memorabilia displayed. New location in downtown PHX next to the D-Backs stadium.  Seems to get a good amount of traffic during events but during the weekend it wasn't busy at all.  Sat at the bar ordered a sampler platter and food was pretty good.  Big fan of the restaurant and collected a new pin to add to my collection.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T5PP9S-cRSk3-_64eRWvfw", "review_id": "zbXQVBa_6H_9UXgBB2wvVg", "text": "Went there last year after watching the Suns game. Terrible food. Terrible service. Really cool inside, they have some awesome stuff. Its clean and the musician was bada$$. But I ordered a burger well done with no pink. It came out so pink it was almost bloody. I complained and the waiter was arguing with me that its still good. I reminded him the customer is always right. He returned with a new burger just as bad. Also only had 1 refill the whole time I was there.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ihiOEfBPiUegNbFvGzx6iw", "review_id": "MoI98N61--3N1wseyA60Zw", "text": "Very fitting restaurant and atmosphere before our group of 21 enjoyed the Billy Joel ( and Gavin DeGraw opening right across the street at the US Airways Center) concert.  The food was awesome and served hot and promptly- the  grilled salmon was perfect and the mashed potatoes were to die for; ribs were huge and tasty. The chocolate cheesecake was delicious. The awesome Stephanie set this up for our large group of 21 and we had 2 large tables reserved and set up right smack in the middle of the main dining area. Our servers Catie and SaBeth were spectacular - on the ball, very caring and patient with this sometimes crazy and demanding group of ex NYers. It was a fun atmosphere with Billy Joel songs playing and the waitresses leading the guests in clapping, singing \" Happy Birthday\" to our friend Gail and just having fun. 5 stars all the way.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A-93ZpYEJM1hMK5JV1gebg", "review_id": "fsPFwueZ4Dfq1PMVYTJh5g", "text": "2 stars for just the food. In Phoenix, we are currently having an heat warning, so water would have been great. I understand things get busy, 10 minutes is a bit of a long wait with the heat. The waitress came as I was heading to the to get water from the bar. She got our order. I asked for a root beer and a burger with no onions. The root beer came late and the burger came with onions. It may have been the kitchen's fault and the food was still good. The, who I am assuming was the manager, refilled our waters because the waitress was too busy doing whatever in the back. Never got a refill on the root beer, the drink I actually spend money on. Got the bill, but the waitress went M.I.A. for 15 minutes. Finally got up to ask a bus boy where a register was so we could pay. The waitress showed up as we were talking to him. It was disappointing because we heard such great things, but we did not get a decent service.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P2klCWVfH6B2j8V92ReW_w", "review_id": "0ZXwfoZoqrM-a3fjVMBV6Q", "text": "Over priced. Horribly cooked burger. Bad layout of the main floor. You want a better burger? Go to the Tilted Kilt a block away. Better layout and timely service? Go to Arrogant Butcher. Restaurant closed at 10pm in the city! It has a bar! The drinks were decent...but nothing to make me stay there. Much better places to go within walking distance for the price.", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hlgu3BrCsuJOCPkKdL9PcA", "review_id": "z6qwL2Z-Vmgmrl5WPpb88g", "text": "Bartender and server were very friendly and helpful, very over priced, the Sandwich was extremely dry", "business_id": "gkv2XvXpFgiq4Bb2XK7YmQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "A_O8wZOsMTPwyeYA4-Rsow", "review_id": "bcJYVRRHgsfNJub2ufH6iA", "text": "Pizza by-the-slice, and it sucks.\n\nThe pizza crust is spongy and the rest of the pizza just lacks much flavor at all.  They have a \"two slices and soda\" lunch special which, if I recall correctly, is under $6.  If you just need to fill your gut with something ... why not?\n\nIt's just rather depressing that there's really no good place to get a decent slice in downtown Phoenix.", "business_id": "If2DUhmWIvlu2JFc_rR-Bw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5p8cCKiCbru9FL7HNDYCbQ", "review_id": "21BrIkN9s0smvnCJBWzMig", "text": "pizza is good and you can get 2 big slices with the lunch special, friendly, family owned restuarant", "business_id": "If2DUhmWIvlu2JFc_rR-Bw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hnQm77AGsF5oxeAtUV_ipg", "review_id": "p_-iJVLJIgMvrnzJB5mdaA", "text": "Just had some FANTASTIC pizza at Papa Christos. It's PACKED for lunch every day of the week. There's a reason why locals keep coming back. \n\nMy wife and I had pepperoni and the vegie pizza with spinach, feta and mushrooms. \n\nExcellent! Very fresh ingredients. Hot out of the oven. Served fast.\n\nMet the owner (Horatio). He's very friendly. From Romania. Family owned.", "business_id": "If2DUhmWIvlu2JFc_rR-Bw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e_izJWfX0OCteIn6QePvmA", "review_id": "j_wGBdpRYUVreAiktLCHvg", "text": "Some of the best pizza in town. Fresh ingredients in both the pizza and the pasta.  I've tried different menu items and you can't go wrong with anything you order. The place is very clean and nicely decorated.  Fast service and friendly staff.", "business_id": "If2DUhmWIvlu2JFc_rR-Bw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-xIUa6jbb1GzsZQFq8IePA", "review_id": "Z7jo6d2quia28KfohRkWeA", "text": "Great place, great food, and a beautiful environment.  Friendly family owned place, good prices, lots of great options.  Could eat here every day of the week!", "business_id": "If2DUhmWIvlu2JFc_rR-Bw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "vKHYjAYC0ZDZ3_tRWzxDXw", "text": "Woking just a block away I try to vary my lunch options (when I forget or was too lazy to pack my lunch).  I have been here twice and both times just got the lunch pizza special (2 slices and a soda for $6).  \n\nThe slices are large, the crust thick the sauce and toppings are (good) average.  On both occasions I took a piece of pizza home for later.  There are more options on the menu and offer more than one special for lunch usually.  Even when super busy during the lunch hour I have found the service to be quick and friendly.", "business_id": "If2DUhmWIvlu2JFc_rR-Bw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "agNz_cZBfJYZPN1FaBwv6g", "review_id": "-2GpdoCcnFBeKaMbQox0yA", "text": "Geoff B., I had a similar bad experience.\nI ordered a chicken sandwich at this restaurant without mayo -- after waiting quite a while (I was one of two people in line), I finally received my sandwich. I checked the sandwich outside, just to be sure it had no mayo...it did. I returned, told the man who took my order (perhaps the owner?) that the sandwich had mayo -- he grabbed it from my hands, and gave it to one of his workers, who then came back with it about two minutes later. I thanked him and left. I again checked the sandwich when I got outside, and saw that the bread had been replaced, but mayo was still all over the chicken. I returned to the restaurant and told the man that it still had mayo, the man yelled at me and slammed the sandwich on the counter, insisting the sandwich did not have mayo. I showed him that mayo was still all over the chicken and asked for my money back -- a nicer man from the back of the restaurant thankfully came out and apologized and returned my money. \nPerhaps it's time for the younger gentleman to take over management of this restaurant.", "business_id": "If2DUhmWIvlu2JFc_rR-Bw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "FzaOGf0SuHRPrk7huJZbcA", "review_id": "p_GzB-Zw_-Ah_DOiXN18Ng", "text": "I was sort of disappointed with Papa Christo's because the signs around downtown directing you to their place state they have Chicago- style pizza. There's nothing Chicago-y about it. And the sausage is awful...those little balls that taste exactly like the type of sausage you get on a frozen pizza from a grocery store...exactly.\n\nThe plain cheese is much better. The cheese has a slight tartness to it that makes it pretty tasty, like a mild kasseri. But even though the puffy crust is beautiful to look at it doesn't have any taste, very bland.\n\nPapa Christo's serves Vienna Beef brand hotdogs so of course those are delicious. You can't go wrong with that brand.\n\nI got the lunch special which is $5.50 (with tax it comes to $6 even). You get two slices of pizza and a fountain drink. \n\nThe two guys who work behind the counter are very friendly and helpful and keep everything running smoothly even when it's busy. \n\nAnd it does get busy. Every table inside the place was packed when I was there and even though there are tables outside, I got the last one. The outside tables aren't exclusively Papa Christo's though, they're part of  Renaissance Square so people who work in the surrounding buildings relax there with their sack lunches. I'd say don't expect seating if you get there at lunchtime, especially 12 to 1. You can sit on the little two foot wall that surrounds the mini-park a few hundred yards away but it seems to attract characters. There were two homeless people really getting busy in there... it makes you think about the phrase \"get a room\", I guess they have nowhere else to go. \n\nPapa Christo's opens at 7am for breakfast but closes at 3 in the afternoon  and are only open Monday through Friday.", "business_id": "If2DUhmWIvlu2JFc_rR-Bw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KI4sBf9jWLs4aGm_mIsFQA", "review_id": "eaN7qJ4Cx9ZEoKeuirUhrg", "text": "First things first - the pizza LOOKS better than it tastes.  As you're standing in line either waiting for your pick up or ordering on the spot...you're forced to look at that beautiful pizza.  \nThe cheese looks gooey, the toppings fresh, and the crust crusty.  It looked so good to me that I ended up ordering a slice even though I had already called something else in.  \nI got ham and pepperoni.  It was honestly irresistible looking in its tray.  But when I got it back to the office I was like, \"Oh.\"\nI could see that it wasn't as thick as I first thought, and a bit more grease than expected too.  The crust had the consistency that I like - crusty and, well...crusty.  But its taste was less than stellar, just kinda bland and greasy.  \nSo now I know all that glitters isn't gold.\nNow on to what I actually ordered - the Italian beef.  I never had one like this before - its more like a hoagie than the thing I'm used to getting everywhere else.  The meat was thicker and chunkier (that's what she said), whole slices of green peppers, and really no juice.  Don't get me wrong, though...it tasted great.  Everything was fresh and the meat ended up being very tender and juicy.  I even liked the bread it was on.  But its not my beloved italian beef sandwich I'm used to.\nI went again the next day.\nThis time I ordered the gyro, with the idea that if they get the gyro wrong I can take them off of my wall of menus.\nIt was a traditional gyro with cucumber sauce, onions, tomato and a soft pita...but it was only ordinary.  Again, it tasted fine and good, but it wasn't one of the best I've had.\nAnd like the day before, I got messed up while I was in line looking at the food trays.  This time they had baked wing dings!  50 cent a wing was a bit expensive, but those little things were absolutely delicious!  They were seasoned so well.  And not greasy at all.  So good!\nTwo things about this place that will make me come back more than the food - the service and the prices.\nThe lady that works the cashier has such a warm smile and manner, like an old Italian mama.  And what I assume is the boss/owner was also very friendly and bubbly.  \nThe prices are some of the best in this downtown area that I've found so far.  I mean, under $5 for an Italian beef or a gyro???  When I got the pizza slice and the IB, I only paid like $8.50 or so.  ONE salad costs that much at some places.  \nThere is not a whole lotta room inside and seems to fill up quick, but there is seating outside too. \nSo to sum it up, If you didn't bring a lunch to work and have about $5, you can go here and have a tasty lunch.  A neat place.", "business_id": "If2DUhmWIvlu2JFc_rR-Bw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4lkTIhTuMhLprQprGlTRlA", "review_id": "v5xJ-4HRtrmZnyXRmScwTA", "text": "We discovered the breakfast special during our morning stroll to our usual spot and decided to check it out. The special included 2 eggs, toast, country potatoes and a small coffee for $2.75. The breakfast was very home-style, reminded me of breakfast your mom would make while on a camping trip. We sat, caught up on the latest corporate buzz and watched a little Good Morning America on the flat screen television. Kelly Clarkson was about to perform her new smash single \"Stronger\". It's a nice catchy tune.  I've never been a fan but this song makes me like her just a little more. \n\nAside from the breakfast special, they serve additional items like egg sandwiches, breakfast burritos, pizza, Philly cheese steak and other random food items.", "business_id": "If2DUhmWIvlu2JFc_rR-Bw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ixgYqRHucl21_3-qtPcVoA", "review_id": "d425jprsMh3EcMHdfeIyDw", "text": "Nice ma and pa pizza joint, great pizza special.", "business_id": "If2DUhmWIvlu2JFc_rR-Bw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YTpSBg3DlYKSFl357F5-tg", "review_id": "GOumXstqNa3GGKf9Vme8Dw", "text": "For $6 after tax I got a medium drink and 2 huge slices of fresh pizza and this has to be one of the best slices of cheese pizza I've ever eaten! You can taste the herbs, the crust is perfect and it's an AWESOME value!!! Will definitely be going back!", "business_id": "If2DUhmWIvlu2JFc_rR-Bw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IhcTLLWKS6ZiNyIX9oQQPQ", "review_id": "3qQcXAbvg29ck2tguThanw", "text": "I too got the 2 slice and a drink deal.  I had the pineapple and ham pizza slices.  The sauce had a nice tang to it and I got ham and pineapple in every bite.  A good lunch deal.", "business_id": "If2DUhmWIvlu2JFc_rR-Bw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IhcTLLWKS6ZiNyIX9oQQPQ", "review_id": "qDccpBZh8pqHfsDcIrBA_Q", "text": "I have been back a couple of times and I find the food delicious and very affordable. I reccomend the spinach feta pizza.  I also reccomend the ham sandwich.  It was toasty and delicious.  \n\nI am a fan!", "business_id": "If2DUhmWIvlu2JFc_rR-Bw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "T5TeLBETUXg4VXhjHskCrw", "review_id": "Dp7BknLsQv_GMskAT25KFA", "text": "Okay this place is a solid joint for a quick downtown lunch that won't cost you much. The pizza looks wonderful from the windows... I suspect they get a lot of customers who are walking by with the beautiful looking pizza. Sadly I can say that while the pizza isn't horrible it's not as good as it looks. It's alright pizza... and sometimes you are alright with alright pizza. They had a lot of other menu choices so when I have a chance I'll check them out. They also have a pretty good deal for a downtown place 2 slices and drink for $6 even which if you know anything about downtown is hard to beat. The staff was friendly as well. So I'll be going back in the future.", "business_id": "If2DUhmWIvlu2JFc_rR-Bw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R9U8bZ84V-xPx3udCcU5jQ", "review_id": "8_7DAVSCv_IjzPnV_PiUPQ", "text": "This is the best bang for your buck pizza in downtown Phoenix.  $6 ($5.45 plus tax I think) gets you stuffed on homemade DECENT pizza and a soda...a great lunch on a budget.\n\nIt's about 3 blocks from my office so I love to walk down here and grab a quick couple slices and soda.  They usually have 5 or 6 different varieties out - a couple vegetarian options which I've never tried becuase let's be honest, why would I?  My favorite is probably their pepperoni and jalapeno pizza.\n\nThey do sell out of their pizza so you wanna get there during the rush if that's what you want...I got there at about 1:15 and they were sold out today - he said they sold out at 12:45...that's a little earlier than usual I think, but even if you get there late the pizza just isn't as fresh.\n\nI got a turkey/ham sandwich special today.  $6.50 and it came with a soda and a cup of the homemade chicken and dumpling soup.  Great flavor and SO filling!  The sandwich was fantastic (even though absolutely not what I felt like eating) - it had some kind of oil or dressing on it that I couldn't put my finger on, but it was way better than the mustard/mayo I was expecting.\n\nI was shocked to see a review on here criticizing the owners...these are by the far the nicest and most polite family owned restaurant I've ever seen.  My friend and I have a game where we like to see how many times they say \"Thank you.\"  Sometimes you might get thanked 10 times!  They really do show that they appreciate your business and choosing their restaurant.\n\nAs always, I'll be back!", "business_id": "If2DUhmWIvlu2JFc_rR-Bw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nc3cqVN0UuB3m50-CcMftw", "review_id": "L2o7zALi0Twu3KwVanvOqA", "text": "When I worked at the Renaissance tower, I'd come here when I was too lazy to walk down the street for something better. Because, honestly, their pizza just isn't that great. Or good, really. But I've had the breakfast muffin twice and both times it was beyond awesome! Just the right amount of grease to let you know it's good. And super cheap!", "business_id": "If2DUhmWIvlu2JFc_rR-Bw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b2DKC4kC8-QeSeGZ_MF3XQ", "review_id": "3riDcgloTt3WMXsTqyEM_g", "text": "Small little Mom and Pop restaurant, nothing fancy, pasta and salad was so so but the pizza was tasty. Friendly, fast service and good lunch specials.", "business_id": "If2DUhmWIvlu2JFc_rR-Bw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FUvdmkCWtWctq_mvVbAQ5w", "review_id": "8Ay_OUEEUlwEKwpNu7F5qw", "text": "When I used to work in downtown Phoenix I'd come here for lunch if I hadn't brought mine. I'd always get the pasta special which comes with the pasta, soup, bread stick, and a drink. You can get a free refill.\n\nA few times I got a breakfast burrito there and they're made to order. They were decent.\n\nIts unfortunate that this is the only affordable place to eat anything in downtown Phoenix. Sometimes Sheriff Joe and his security team eat here if you'd like to catch a glimpse of him.\n\nOn rare occasions the owners are rude. But that's rare so maybe they were having a bad day.", "business_id": "If2DUhmWIvlu2JFc_rR-Bw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hFh2O43n69ne6kjxeMVGSg", "review_id": "RgntE06BARMhEcmvpk9OwA", "text": "I have tried the pizza several times and find it rather bland.  Recently I tried the breakfast sandwich to go, they put two huge eggs on it and a lot of bacon but the container was filled with grease and liquid which made a soggy inedible mess.  The service is always friendly though so I keep giving it another try.", "business_id": "If2DUhmWIvlu2JFc_rR-Bw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "A_O8wZOsMTPwyeYA4-Rsow", "review_id": "UuwkNeSdmSNRcSMy_pX5tg", "text": "McDonalds is an American fast food restaurant which is slowly gaining popularity in the Phoenix Metro area.  They serve hamburgers, french fries ... ok just kidding ... \n\nThis is the McDonald's right by my house (btw, is Yelp! safe?) ... and the reason why it's being reviewed is because at lunch time the drive-thru is SUPER SPEEDY!  \n\nI drive by three McDonald's to get here and they all have ENORMOUS lines, but not this one!\n\nBig UPS!", "business_id": "xH5axHFadmc7Veutt376TA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "W10N7lgoG9YshvHUC7wSdQ", "review_id": "wHR8e3eELJ7d5MBgcK0jVw", "text": "This is the short bus of all McDonald's.\n\nUnfortunately after the economy bit it McD's decided they really didn't want most of the stores open 24 hours everyday and just left a couple of them in the Valley.  This is the one closest to my work but its not like the store locator on their website tells you that.\n\nOne, there are ferociously long lines after bar close.  Hint, you might want to leave another location to the east and North open to help.  Like the one on Camelback or Indian School.  \n\nTwo, if I come at say 3:45am I never know if they are serving breakfast or lunch at this location.  The schedule seems to be determined by how things are progressing in the lunar cycle.  Crack in the Box has figured out how to both simultaneously, why can't McDonald's?\n\nThree, they can't figure out how to clean their shake machine one side at a time or change when they clean it based on business volume or say overnight temps.  My thought is that if it is not going to go under 100 overnight they should maybe leave it on and clean it 7am.  If I am at loose ends at 3:45 am I may want a shake if its hot out, eh?\n\nFour, and this is the worst.  I have actually been sitting in line to pick up my food after ordering and listened to the window person chat about the morning news with the vehicle ahead of me.  This has happened more than once!  Are you freaking kidding me?  This is fast food not your local coffee shop.  Oh, wait.  Now they have McCafe so people are confused, right?", "business_id": "xH5axHFadmc7Veutt376TA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 5, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "JkMOQaMjlBHMqp6gj-hL3w", "review_id": "3PYedsPSFPnrSh7uzpm_Nw", "text": "I only come here to get their 99 cent bags of ice that are advertised all over their outside windows. \n\nUnfortunately, out of 6 visits they have only had the bagged ice once. Why??? And offering me a large cup of ice for the same price is not gonna make me happy Mr. Manager. Just bag that ice up....", "business_id": "xH5axHFadmc7Veutt376TA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QDFF87mFaSCr3AUAumKdmQ", "review_id": "KPSNFCMhp_kg6-68xZ-zaQ", "text": "Slowest DRIVE THRU ever!!!! Also the quintessential SHORT BUS Location.\n\nI frequented this location around dinner time since it is the closest to my home a few times and every time it is between a 10-15 min ordeal. When i worked at Mickey D's in the early 90's we had what was called 90 sec HBO( Hand Bag Out), from order to picking up should be no longer than 90 secs. This must not be a practiced any longer.  I have to say hello when I drive up to the speaker due to getting no response. Then I get someone who is rude and say's yes. I order the big mac deal, buy 1, get 1 for a $1. The employee says they do not offer that, I advise their menu out front does. After 5 min of silence and cars backing up I pull fwd to make sure he is still living to see what is up. Total lack of cust serv service, he had to have the mgr show him how to ring it up, no apology or anything. This happened each time I went there. C'mon man", "business_id": "xH5axHFadmc7Veutt376TA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "FzaOGf0SuHRPrk7huJZbcA", "review_id": "ZKOTHqxhS9q2YB0H2Qgwmg", "text": "I've been to this McDonald's twice, one month apart, and I've had the same experience twice.\n\nThe hash browns are gross. They taste like they've been fried in old, burned, rotted oil. This is the only McDonald's I've ever been to that's had foul tasting hash browns.\n\nBoth times I've sat inside and both times I've overheard the same bitching several times over... .the manager having to continually tell a male employee (not kidding around), \"stop being mean to the customers\" and \"be nice!\"", "business_id": "xH5axHFadmc7Veutt376TA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xXmx1eUOzrXt6a9zZ8TjjQ", "review_id": "HiOWflsFyqUqOnYZd0_NTw", "text": "It was a terrible experience in every possible way. The wait time in the drive thru lane was excessive, the order was incorrect, and the chicken was slimy and smelled like it was rotting. I haven't eaten McDonald in over a year before trying it again and I found it to be just as disgusting as the last time.", "business_id": "xH5axHFadmc7Veutt376TA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4k3ORq346uojFXKDCuhbag", "review_id": "Mk3yZ2yCyx9AdprrdbDitw", "text": "Bag was stolen by a store employee while I sat and listened to my iPad eating lunch. Caught on video, store manager and owner covering up the situation. Police are now involved and detective investigating the video. Store employee never reported anything to a manager and cleaned out my bag in a cleaning closet in the store. \n\nHomeless use this location as a sanitation station. Be prepared to be asked several times for money. \n\nHomeless change clothes right in the store.", "business_id": "xH5axHFadmc7Veutt376TA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7hmOcM1YtEdyegxPhDbsmg", "review_id": "3LitfAEkV4aVagI9MkGrfQ", "text": "Seriously my frappe was chocolate water disgusting!\nHow hard is it to make a blended drink?\nSorry but frappes are like my crack so don't mess that up.", "business_id": "xH5axHFadmc7Veutt376TA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gnSy_kgvL5Fk33UOWeWpXg", "review_id": "LLntxEpJUnUbepa5QjzkLw", "text": "Gonna wait next time a mcflurry craving hits... My mcflurry looked like there was only one Oreo mixed in and half of it was outside the cup. \n\nGot hounded for change coming and going, then a fight broke out in the Parking lot as we were leaving. Gotta remember not to return here ever! Yeesh! :-/", "business_id": "xH5axHFadmc7Veutt376TA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8pNh28Q3rzyI5rdOehgdHw", "review_id": "JXDuNKJGPz0p59j2rR3Taw", "text": "I asked for no onions and pickles but I might as well have asked for a punch in the mouth because I got neither.", "business_id": "xH5axHFadmc7Veutt376TA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AmuR7biR9cJzpmIVRoFP1Q", "review_id": "xQrnyABKA5Kv3-e2jeFfWg", "text": "Bad service. They were slow to give my order even though they were only a few customers that time. Also I spotted a few homeless guys just outside sitting. Not only that, the place isn't all that neat. Find a spots of dirt on the floor. If it weren't a request of my niece then I wouldn't have gone here.", "business_id": "xH5axHFadmc7Veutt376TA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "8wK7_qZ18mokBxw5zdSo9w", "review_id": "y3IG6Zx8pa5EdkH7_zQMjw", "text": "I only went because I had a coupon for a free Bacon Clubhouse Burger which was as expected... blah.  With all the wonderful Non Fast Food places to get a burger these days (at a fairly competitive price) why ever choose fast fast food?  Really?  Why?\n\nI haven't been to McDonald's in about 5 or 6 years and no reason to ever go again.", "business_id": "xH5axHFadmc7Veutt376TA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "AkLRwgw9ljUqXWyBNzpqXQ", "review_id": "RIJv2q-yMkYatgavadRD_Q", "text": "Well, I'm a little biased being that I'm one of the members here; but seriously Eye Lounge exhibits some of the better up and coming artists in town.  A little plug for myself, come see my show there in November (it's in the west gallery Omer!)  If any of you want a card, email me your address and I will send one right out to ya!", "business_id": "2bZk38_vJCkAVI0f2TeqZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "mfvezpz6ohS0NQk3DZdvqQ", "review_id": "6vpNuiW84qliVaEvMbMw2A", "text": "My friends and I agreed that this was the best gallery we saw on this particular First Friday in Phoenix. Located conveniently next to Modified Arts, an attractive low-ceiling space showcased some of the more \"advanced\", \"mature\", and \"developed\" art were the words we came up with. A smaller room, opened up to a much large space to the left and at the time there was a small installation in the backroom that was interactive and impressive. Definitely a sophisticated gallery in a fantastic location, highly recommended.", "business_id": "2bZk38_vJCkAVI0f2TeqZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hWPOj78yi6CQub26elkHHQ", "review_id": "_5lP7dXZIi-VeR85IH0pUw", "text": "I've never been disappointed.\nI know three members, all superb artists.\nI wish to be a member some day.\nSigh.", "business_id": "2bZk38_vJCkAVI0f2TeqZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Wy7f9DOuBEOenhnA7KIKoQ", "review_id": "lrxXxkPaq60kOPtKwv8gVA", "text": "Always a gallery I hit.  Great space, always interesting art.  \n\nI've known many of the artists over the years and have seen practically every exhibit.", "business_id": "2bZk38_vJCkAVI0f2TeqZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-w8z5uQcJfHT2hD9JCUR7Q", "review_id": "uopE0PSPZriZlcuNSV-LiA", "text": "Great little space. Go see the Christopher Jagmin show right now!!! His colorful, slightly loopy encaustic paintings are a great reminder that life is fun, dammit, and art can be too!", "business_id": "2bZk38_vJCkAVI0f2TeqZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZubK3U5PlTWy4VIQG_Wpzg", "review_id": "FAke6DuciHPV-hm-N3bmEw", "text": "Love stopping in here on First Fridays. Usually love the pieces here. I really liked the piece in the tiny back room during the March FF. It made a great statement in a new way on our weight obsessed culture.", "business_id": "2bZk38_vJCkAVI0f2TeqZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r8xfTpifZ7gP5Cd5CSQaIQ", "review_id": "JCixhzM0cYoJD5zM6NIVXQ", "text": "favorite of First Friday galleries - diverse blend of approachable and provocative art, nice representation of local/foreign artists. enjoyed west lounge entirely dedicated to Logan Bellow's \"Theories\" exhibit.", "business_id": "2bZk38_vJCkAVI0f2TeqZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e5YZvlSRknGmROE209SF3Q", "review_id": "bEXHNZAgPkjPneiylxguaw", "text": "One of my favorite Art Galleries on Roosevelt Row, a mandatory monthly stop for me.", "business_id": "2bZk38_vJCkAVI0f2TeqZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "_eCZgjgtzStjBWULMMOUxw", "text": "I haven't been to many convention facilities, but the Phoenix Convention Center (formerly the Phoenix Civic Plaza, which was a dumb name, btw) really shines.   Compared to the LA Convention Center, this place is outstanding.\n\nOver the past few weeks I have been to events, meetings and banquets in the South Ballroom and West Hall.  The West Hall looks clean, modern, and is impressive with a gigantic atrium entrance on 2nd St. and seemingly endless escalators up to the third floor.  \n\nAudio visual equipment here is top-notch and they spare no expense with the A/C - holy crap it was FREEZING!  Signage for the restrooms could be more helpful as I found myself guessing where the loo was each time.\n\nI'm not sure who does the catering here, but I found the food to be above average, but not outstanding.  Think ordinary salads (chicken cobb and a southwestern caesar), your typical rubber chicken banquet meals, a breakfast buffet of eggs, bacon, Starbucks coffee etc.   For dessert we had some kind of cheesecake turnover sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar - yum. \n\nIf you go in the near future - definitely check out the ongoing construction. The top floor of the West Hall boasts an impressive view of the North and East expansions where you can see all the cranes and construction going on and more detail than you can imagine.", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "J72XoQspNBmPsX2iKl2YvA", "review_id": "sruk-o2FoODl4fWqVixrUQ", "text": "The new wing of the Phoenix Convention Center was too vertical for the annual car show.  The higher end autos were located on three levels in relatively small segmented rooms. The escalators were the narrowest I had ever seen and very steep.  We witnessed several families with strollers unable to use the escalators and having difficulty in finding an elevator from both the ground level and the third level.  The walking distance between the old wing with a large bay for many types of cars/trucks and the new wing was greater than expected.  In the winter this was OK but questionable during the hot summer.  In terms of the auto show itself we somehow missed the \"Smart Car\" plus the new Dodge Charger was in San Francisco instead of Phoenix.  Otherwise, there were many other cars and trucks to check out.  The new wing will probably work out fine for trade and technical conventions requiring more meeting rooms.", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HOleI3jz1MLNUJ6cc1x0Pw", "review_id": "u1D_qbEHPI2ZtjPs1tKGJw", "text": "I have not been to a business-related convention or event here, nor have I managed a booth during a business-related convention or event here, so I can't directly comment on the experience of attending or organizing a conference here. However, having handled some of the tradeshow logistics at my last job, I can tell you that the parking, setup, staffing, and overall accessibility of a conference venue can really make or break the day of anyone who is managing or staffing a booth, and it seems that the layout of the Phoenix Convention Center, as well as the fairly low-key vibe of this part of downtown, would make this a decent venue for business and industry events. \n\nMy husband and I stopped in here last Friday to walk around the Arizona Home and Building Expo (summary: some cool design ideas; lots of over-priced offers and garage cabinet makers; better to go on Kudzu.com, Angie's List, and online forums such as Yelp and get people's actual feedback as to contractors and vendors they've used). The architecture is unique and compelling, the grounds seem clean and well-maintained, and the inside is relatively easy to navigate. The staff we encountered was also friendly and helpful. Absent hands-on experience with participating in a conference here for business-related reasons, I would have to say this place seems like a great conference/convention venue.", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "5T8SdBwiH0jdwatUJ7KFUg", "review_id": "dsiZWuPWLg1EbVyBn3HlRQ", "text": "I attended a four-day conference here and thought it was a very nice facility. I generally don't like convention centers because they feel so sterile, but this one is not that bad. It is easy to navigate, which is really important when getting around a huge conference. \n\nThe meeting rooms are well set up with very good AV systems and lighting options. \n\nThere are lots of Starbucks everywhere, decent food options and very friendly staff. It is freezing cold everywhere, so bring a jacket.", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "7GC9fVWKa4a1ZmBGLH6Uww", "review_id": "m2dPp6V2hfGPEJ4cautYkA", "text": "I've seen more than a few convention centers and expo halls in my travels, and who knew the coolest one was in my own backyard? \nThis is dorky - but I know you'll totally get me if you've ever trekked across countless useless square feet in heels, lugging countless brochures and promos you've been given; if you've trampled over mounds of used paper towels in a depressingly lit, dingy bathroom; if you've ever had to sit in a hard plastic chair for an hour+ and listen to a rumple-suited guy drone on and on about synergy and sales figures; if you've ever been subjected to ugly corporate art ... OK, I'll stop there - but I LOVED the Phoenix Convention Center!\n\nWith a swell new renovation, its gorgeous in contemporary rust and sand and other deswet appropriate colors (god, I'm glad Arizona finally got away from the \"sunset\" color scheme of pink, purple, orange - blech!) and fancy tile entryway. It's clean, modern and has TONS of windows and open space. When you enter the West Building from Second St (the entrance by Starbucks), you're sort of swept up, up, up to the sky, and it really makes a statement (the entire entryway/first floor is open all the way to the top).\n\nThe seminar rooms have all the hi-tech gadgets needed for presentations, and the AV/Tech guys were professional and prompt if there was a problem - and, might I add, some of the most well-dressed techies I've ever encountered. No band T-shirts, visible tattoos or bears* here, man, it was all long-sleeved button-down shirts and dress pants; impressive!\n\nMy favorite part? Wicked-comfy chairs in the rooms. No hard plastic and metal legs, no cumbersome, heavy, office-gray uncomfortable torture devices. The chairs were super sleek - those mesh-back, rolling office-desk chairs you always see in design studios and architecture offices. By the way, did I mention the backs *recline*. I'm totally serious. I'm a super antsy chair sitter - I sit up, I slide down, I cross, re-cross, pull my legs up Indian-style, under me, I turn (doubly insulting to speakers if the chairs are squeaky)... I can never sit still in an office chair, but these bad boys made me feel like a grown up finally as I could sit quietly for a full hour.\n\nBathrooms were incredibly nice - large-tiled floors that were actually clean, small-tiled sink backsplash in contemporary colors, soap AND paper towels in full supply AND the automatic water faucets ACTUALLY all worked! It's a convention center miracle! A full-length mirror for making sure your conference appropriate attire looks as nice as you thought it did at 5 this morning. Nice, floor to ceiling, all-glass (frosted) doors with the long bar, brushed steel handle (what can I say? I'm a sucker for a cool bathroom, just read any of my reviews)\n\nWhat else.. it's right off the light rail, of course. I found the entrance easily, no wandering around an entire city block looking for the right door. Up on the third floor, the windows provide a great view of the city streets - p.s. what's with the towering TMobile ad painted right on the Bank of America building?? Oh yes, super hi-tech looking TV screens outside each room that display in color the current and upcoming sessions - helpful, because it never fails that someone moves or changes the signs and you're left wondering if you're in the right place. \n\nAlso, I liked that the convention center chose to work with a caterer who uses compostable plastic cups made from corn...say what?? And they have recycle cans alongside regular trash cans for all those empty water bottles.\n\nOK, the one thing this place does have in common with other convention centers is that it is FREEZING. Of course, that is to be expected no matter where you travel.\n\n**This is actually supposed to be \"beards\" but for the record there were no bears either", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "E5QyEU6FCQwnTys0S73zNw", "review_id": "YoxGN3Oc1Ow54IZFrvt_oA", "text": "this place is really huge. you get the idea its big from its above ground footprint...but the above ground is dwarfed by the underground halls.\n\nit's massive.\n\ni loved everything but the cactus sand sculpture that look more like butter then they do sand.", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z6OGpPPnGNDTOsLhf4KVzA", "review_id": "h_KWJRg051HTw_F4_5STNg", "text": "Beautiful, well maintained and a nice assortment of food in the food court. Tortilla was my favorite! :)", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7zDqr2I0-xpw9HF5Ha54cA", "review_id": "N9w6GPXEKXK0JUZeW4Jx_A", "text": "This review is for the south building of the Phoenix Convention Center. I was there for a one day conference what I was also on the committee for. \n\nOverall the convention center could use some better signage. Most of the time you aren't sure which building you are at until you are at the dropoff lane directly in front of it looking at the main doors. I had to call two people and drive around and stop in front of two buildings before I found the south one. Granted, I could've looked ahead of time, but you businesses can't count on that.\n\nOnce I got there, finding actual parking for the convention center was hard. I think I ended up in Chase Field's parking.\n\nThe building is nice and clean but small. The size suited us well, but there was a lack of easy access to food other than the one cart. Would've been nice to have other offerings even if we weren't in a newer and bigger portion of the center. \n\nThe staff was friendly from the few interactions I had and the rooms were decent sized. However, when the air was turned on, there was a buzzing sound in every room that was similar to a vacuum being ran. Had to deal with it unless you wanted to sweat. \n\nWifi not being free is also a bummer.", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "mxwQi0rr25dIvHUaCs7EFQ", "review_id": "4F_xAFr8U2vadZBgn6kzdw", "text": "I visited the convention center as part of the expo for the Rock N Roll marathon/half marathon and this review sprawls across both of these entities.\n\nAs for the convention center, it's certainly in the upper half of \"Convention Centers I have known\". The rooms are spacious and it's easy to get up and down floors. The design is nice with easy access to the stairs and escalators and they have the exit-only designs that are conveniently located. It may not be the greatest endorsement when I say that the convention center can be quickly exited, but I appreciated these benefits.\n\nThe Rock N Roll expo was also reasonable: they have a similar set up at all their races and the number and scope of vendors is impressive. Now, I've always considered these things the equivalent of runners' porn and typically try to get out as quickly as possible. It only takes a momentary distraction to have you stop in front of a stall and decide that you must have the new Saucony socks (\"But these are ULTRA wicking!\")\n\nI've taken the Jason Bourne in an embassy in Switzerland approach: when you walk in the entrance, you put your earpiece in, rip the diagram of the building off the wall, analyze the quickest route between the points you need to go and then march. This typically works fairly well and you can navigate through the whole affair in a few minutes. Not too shabby.\n\nA friend of mine has a different philosophy. He claims that you want to take the more circuitous route through the hall since people tend to congregate in the center of the place. He probably has a point (although I'll never admit that to him): there's actually a hierarchy of vendors and the less desirable ones tend to get stuck along the back walls. When you navigate this path, the crowds are sparser and the vendors are listlessly standing next to stalls of \"Used Running Socks\" and \"Backwash Gatorade\". I tried this manuever at the Phoenix expo and found that I could exit the building a little faster. An idea to try the next time you're at one of these things......", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d42T37_3iMNRrIbi1gq2_Q", "review_id": "w_VhQIpasQTAkapGDzU7uQ", "text": "This place is HUGE.\n\nI was here for Wrestlemania Fan Axxess and it was on the bottom level, which requires you going down 2 separate escalators just to get to.  The entire complex is shiny and huge and amazing.  Of course, it's $3 for a bottle of water but they know they're gonna get you when once you're in, you can't leave again, and you know you're gonna be thirsty after walking around for 4 hours or so.", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QXwoSi_A4OpOBsyc1AdIgQ", "review_id": "1cKm7PdXNYXXBd6aglHR5A", "text": "This CC is built on several green standards and the architecture and landscape is impressive in comparison to many of the Centers i attend. \nThe food court inside the CC is always only half open, but that's ok, because the only thing to do in the surrounding area is eat.\nThe downtown is very boring and seemingly deserted considering there's a metro shopping center and ASU within two blocks. It's like this every time I'm here. Where is everyone?  \nEven though the CC itself deserves 5 stars I almost gave this post 3 due to the uneventful city.", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NAyQLHEHbAWUjKtcHMxqUA", "review_id": "pgbF6xeEX25rXA7HSJS9Xg", "text": "This is a beautiful building! It was slightly confusing going here at first because there are two buildings and I was not sure which building my event was held in. Inside there are places to eat and there was plenty of room for the auto show. \n\nFor the purpose that it served I think it was great. I kind of doubt that my review will have any kind of negative or positive effect on whether people go here since we all mostly care about the event that is going to take place more than the venue. \n\nI recommend going here if there is an event you're interested in because it is clean, new, and has close parking.", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_4lqpCYCqOQzbB6xQGGhrQ", "review_id": "ljfi1vNc-BGUOD0LacVnvg", "text": "Home of 2011 Phoenix Comicon!!!  I'll write more after it's over.  Can't wait! :)", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "htVBggJgjuWBj7rGoSQD8w", "text": "For a convention center, Phoenix Convention Center is pretty decent. The space is large, the amenities are clean and they have several food options at the cafeteria and now just catered options. They actually have restaurants who serve food. \n\nHowever, this is the reason the Phoenix Convention Center gets three not four stars. The parking for the convention center is $12. Normally, people already pay to get into the event and I think that if you pay to attend an event at the Phoenix Convention Center, parking is included. I'm not sure if other conventions center do it this way, but it'd be nice if they did!", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "xopO03gWwnEe0JNkHBV8Kw", "review_id": "kZt6fF5kL-r_2Pj2V0-YZw", "text": "I was there for Jamfest the cheerleading competition . . although throwing an event there seems to be quite costly. $700 for one round of water (no outside food or drink for staff or folks in attendance)but the staff was quite friendly and the space is quite mailable. Now unlike Lindsey F. I did not drive there I live so close I simply hopped 1 bus and walked 3 blocks. So I had no parking beef. They rendered 3 Stars because of the high cost of doing biz w them. people spent allot of money downtown and because of the boost in local commerce for the day the city ought to be more accommodating to events that patron the facility. Knowing that they have other options in the area where the can be treated better. I know for certain a local lighting company lost out some biz because the budget constraints posed by the costly policies forced on on Jamfest! Shows that come through town annually should be given reasons to keep coming back!", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Mbu2t_xT7HFI9uHdJfiZTQ", "review_id": "Weoafzhb_IEbyhwXxB47dw", "text": "Is an OK venue....", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lx5F18XnTO5Hmc4xiwlhbA", "review_id": "EeDUJ86ZDP38o8gBZ-O8_g", "text": "Just got back from our 5 day adventures in Phoenix and I must say the facility is pretty neat. I love it... I haven't really been to many conventions centers... matter of fact this was probably my first one ... I have only been on the outside of the SD one. Maybe I should go compare the two....\n\nBut the parking is very accessible, the facility is well maintained, clean, people are very helpful there and its HUGE!!! \n\nI looooooooooove the food choices in the center, although they were a little pricey, but it was well worth the buck. I hope to visit the PCC again for another event just to see how it is ran for a different event..\n\nGreat job on the architecture as well... very nice!!!", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U7PgMLq8al8gsr76Xfs-pg", "review_id": "8g5AgahazuDkiisopHk0Nw", "text": "Access is good - but when you have an event going on here it can get really difficult to park and move in your booth - but overall good direction, lighting and friendly staff", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NOyfIyoqSdFFLJC4G3Yngg", "review_id": "3pAx5seiKtdJgT7iUeSTlA", "text": "Great space. Came to pick up my bib for the R&R Marathon. Stopped at Tortilla's Mexican Food inside and it was delicious! Chicken taco plate was pretty good!", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nYfpquFWxQC342RenTI3rA", "review_id": "NTS9dNsdJXSqLjInXvVZEQ", "text": "Tips:\nKnow which building you are going to (there are 3)\nPrepare to pay and spend time for parking if you are going to be there beyond 2 hours(first time I parked at Chase after leaving the Hyatt valet spending $12, the next day I parked for free but was 1 mile away)\nThere are plenty of staff who can direct you where to go...as long as you know the building and room number\n\nCame here for Rock and Roll and the Western Regional Dental Convention. Well, I loved the dental convention! (I hate being forced into pre-race packet pick ups). I came back the next day for the Academy of General Dentistry regional meeting and was shocked it was $200 to rent a small room for a meeting and only on site food is allowed where cans of soda go for $4 a pop!", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xofFo7WFfHOkzbtoG6SgPg", "review_id": "zNbNTiMObViOQw88I0kn2Q", "text": "Nice building with great spaces. The rooms were always comfortable to be in (in some center the AC is on blast!) and everything looked new. The bathrooms were nice, clean, and well kept, even during rush hours for our conference. the layout was good for a large building without being too confusing. The locationis close a few hotels and a shopping center, which has a few good food places.\n\nMy notes of improvement would start with the wifi, which was a problem throughout our four day conference. Please work with your hosts to provide better wifi services. The second note of improvement were the doors I each room I went to were very loud when persons were leaving and entering. Maybe installing a quiet closer for the doors would be nice. I also did not like the food here, but hey, it's a convention center.\n\nOverall, a great convention center that is about to accondate large conferences.", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dT5JHk1aJQhOty1kwTitHA", "review_id": "MlaVB5uNhnu988xpHNZ5jg", "text": "I enjoyed the Arizona Ultimate Women's Expo.  It was something that of course was geared towards women, but I saw several men there as well.  I must have entered at least 15 drawings.  Deidre Hall was great.  It's an even better time if you can get a few girlfriends to go with you.  There were 4 different stations for alcohol samples.  Some of them were good some not so much, like the Senorita Limonita.  That was horrible.  If anyone plans on going in the future, plan ahead.  I totally didn't even think about the Diamondbacks playing.  I had to drive a little bit further for parking, which was worth it.  It only cost me $5, whereas every other lot or garage I saw, was $15 or $20.  Also, take your time when walking through the expo.  There's so much to see and do.  Find out when the keynote speakers go on and when demos are, so that you can get the most out of it.", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rgrECAY_EZ_xFdSx6CGfvQ", "review_id": "FZdLWKk9VrCdHN2PfaJDIA", "text": "I love this convention center! This was the third year I was here for Phoenix Comic Con. It is clean, the staff are friendly, and the location is very convenient right off the light rail stop 3rd Street/Washington or 3rd Street/Jefferson depending on the direction you're coming from. I know people complain that if they drive in they have to pay for parking but I also know that while one nearby garage charges $12 another close by charges $6- so if you really want to save some money just drive around the block. Both those garages are a very quick walk away.", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VPXgY9lGJF3XC4ZpusxNuA", "review_id": "N2rMtm4DUd6vAvdCmi-8JA", "text": "I think that the Phoenix Convention Center is a really nice space. Even though they have to keep the decor sparse and neutral to appeal to the corporate conventioneers, there are little touches of Arizona culture and Southwestern art everywhere. I love how the large windows let in lots of natural light and offer great views of the downtown skyline. There are plenty of bathrooms, a food court, and conference rooms in a variety sizes to suit a multiple needs. It is head and shoulders above every other conference center I have been to in other cities.", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KRK6DBYclKajOmMxia-_sg", "review_id": "gP32ugbAFEBg8nnbZv9-lQ", "text": "Very clean and nice convention center. Staff is \"ok\"...", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qVJwtoWOlqgDRndJ83OUEw", "review_id": "crRgdQgCzH5H1AWETM34hw", "text": "How does one go about reviewing a conference center? Let's face it - conferences, in general, suck the big one. Unless you're going to a candy convention or something, you're going to spend many hours in the company of polo shirted, Dockers sporting guys who are REALLY excited to tell you about their new innovations in....whatever.\n\nPCC tempers the misery somewhat with decent catering, clean and well stocked restrooms and plenty of comfy lounge chairs so you can sack out and check email. There isn't free wifi as a rule but there is decent cell reception, even inside the cavernous exhibit hall.\n\nOther pluses : lots of good hotels nearby (stay @ the Palomar), close to public transport, reasonably close to the airport and several bars/restaurants nearby.\n\nCons: it's huge and can be confusing to navigate and the area can be eerily dead, especially  at night.", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eWZ4aKOULfOwZ6iWWCYW0g", "review_id": "cf4tUFcuj0TSNqdQuqboNQ", "text": "Beautiful Venue! Easy to navigate and friendly staff. Open and airy and sunny!", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "R2fFc6Yxsim8xk4wkNYmZA", "text": "I can't believe I've never reviewed this place before. I've been here countless times before, and watched the place get upgraded and remodeled several years ago.\n\nI can't remember the first time I came here, but it was some time ago after I moved out here. The convention center has an older part thats smaller, and a new addition that's huge!  Plenty of events are held here all year round, from sporting events like the NBA all star game, to the auto show, they had an NRA convention a couple years ago with a zillion people, along with other regular yearly events like the auto show and several others.\n\nThe place is large, and has 3 levels (a basement area, main level and upper level) with a crosswalk to get to the other side which is pretty darn cool. It's huge, spacious, and modern looking with its updates.  Escalators, stairs, etc.  The place is sparsely decorated with Arizona stuff that makes it really cool looking. They also have a cool light feature outside that illuminates the walkway with different colors at night and is really pretty to look at as well.\n\nThe cool thing about it is too is that its easily accessible via light rail, and you don't have to spend $$ on parking...and let me tell you, the parking here isn't cheap! $12 for the garage, $10 in lots around, and its not any cheaper the farther away you get.  I don't know why anyone would want to park down here, since the light rail is $3.50 round trip, so save yourself a few bucks and take the rail. You'll thank me later!\n\nThere's also food and dining in here as well, with a variety of different style resturants, but again, its outrageously expensive!  They have a starbucks here too, which is their regular prices, but is like an extra $5 a person to eat here, so dine elsewhere before you come in here.  (minus the coffee since Starbucks is the only reasonably priced place in here.)  Plus, the convention center is a hop, skip and a jump from about a zillion other cool dining places that your better off eating at anyways, so do that instead.\n\nAside from that, this place is pretty huge, and its worth checking out. Plenty of clean pretty bathrooms and tons to do in and outside of the center with variety of different sized spaces to hold any kind of event, large or small.", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "S4y3RDjjVzmi_7mqQZ4Dnw", "review_id": "150rtAPhBaEfBrshDi31Aw", "text": "The Phoenix Convention Center offers a great meeting and venue space - it is large and your meeting possibilities are endless here.  It was also very convenient for us because we stayed at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown (just a 5-minute walk up the street).\n\nThe waitstaff themselves were very friendly, kind and helpful to us.  They assisted us with our requests and helped us to navigate the space.  Unfortunately, this cannot be said about the Banquet Manager.  He wasn't the easiest to work with: speaking to us in condescending tones, telling us stuff that wasn't true (i.e., buffet was already replenished, but no food was there) and deny any wrongdoing on his team's parts.  \n\nOur meeting was still successful and the space was great, but I definitely feel that some personnel improvements can be made.", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "y5_vrqIylhXMrejM_-x_vA", "review_id": "Y6sx-vovH2_jgtxgSPUd3w", "text": "It was time again for  the annual health and fitness expo for the PF Changs marathon and half marathon. I never opt for convention center parking because it's $12!! Instead I usually just drive around and try to find a meter. This time we lucked out and found a $3 lot. \nThe convention center has a few eateries on the first floor. I've never partaken because I always stuff my mouth and pockets with free samples from the expo, but a lot of people were eating there and it smelled good! \nThe expo room is a good size, carpeted, big bathrooms, compared to other convention centers I've been to ours in Phoenix ranks as one of the nicer ones.", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ST8Yzlk2MqKlcaLqL2djBg", "review_id": "7cRIJac7iYlfKgXCq_R17A", "text": "drive around a little before settling for the 12 dollar lots. we found one for 3 bucks only half a mile away...and we're going to register for a race, so why not walk a little bit. \nthey kept things moving and efficient, but when there are so many freebies to hand out, the flow of traffic does bottleneck in some spots (people will wait in line for 30 minutes just for a free water bottle, pen, or chap stick). no beer samples this year...boo hiss.", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eGB-PmnyJ03eVNxaGUXTqw", "review_id": "UV1h8MxHEKy0Ev2SRHzN9w", "text": "I came here to pick up my race packet for the Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon. Paid $8 to park at an underground lot across the street because we couldn't find any metered parking.  I was immediately impressed by the food court at this convention center even though I didn't get to eat here. There was a coffee shop and a few other fast food joints with plenty of seats.  I just kept thinking how dinky the food cafeteria is at the LA convention center is compared to this place.  Packet pickup went smoothly.  There was no traffic coming in and out of the area.", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YJ1dtpjo1EkEaBiW2oRt7g", "review_id": "qvwcXLBgs-4KN7lPMcwKoQ", "text": "This review pending a post-event phone call to air grievances.", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mIGJ761YC06_haLeQ0rgdQ", "review_id": "pcrR8h1Ijy0_JsFiNnd0sQ", "text": "OK so this is coming as a two part view of this.\n\n1. Convention goer. I have been to multiple conventions and events at the PCC. Phoenix Comicon, Amazing Comic Con, and a bridal show. Every time it has always been easy to move around, clearly marked (for the venue's part), and easy to park at.\nThey lose one star because parking costs are atrocious.\n\n2. Convention organizer. I am on staff at Phoenix Comic Con. I don't have anything to do with the negotiations of the venue (I will put that out there IMMEDIATELY). However, from what I am exposed to regarding our agreement and having our meetings there, as well as what they have been able to provide for us I have been extremely pleased. It is always clean, the water is stocked, the bathrooms are well taken care of, and they seem to be accommodating.\n\nIf you are going to an event here, you should enjoy the venue. \nIf you are hosting and event and have it within your budget I would see what the Phoenix Convention Center can do for you.", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ejFUIpg-8192OSJyY9Uc4A", "review_id": "FTvArGMIT5Iswps5f94ROQ", "text": "I went there for a Deaf EXPO. This place is so huge and beautiful. It is in the right location because the bar/restaurants are nearby. The parking garage is across the street. I enjoyed this visit very much.", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4bT0yqj0LIJkBP2ai6yCDg", "review_id": "1ggI51ZjI_7wMhBW9cLfAg", "text": "There is $5 parking available on the corner of Washington and 2nd St. Must have cash.", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oss8R_DtOKLjJsCTtAMclw", "review_id": "hdqhhtUIn0ICXyjTJ1tqgQ", "text": "I attended the NIGA Tradeshow that was held in the Phoenix Convention Center.  \n\nThis is probably one of the nicer convention centers I've been to.  I had a nice view of the convention center from my hotel room (Hilton), so that was nice. The first thing you will see upon entry is a huge vanity-type-mirror artwork.  When you look into the mirror, you will see the message in the reflection \"Art is a guaranty of sanity.\"  This is a piece by Louise Bourgeois that is on display, which makes you kind of appreciate the place a little more.  (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/phoenix-convention-center-phoenix?selected=DHqCXVeOkQ10hZlfGnZEEA#Afm2P3gHRIHnjjjQqJJgJw)\n\nThe convention rooms downstairs are huge!  It reminded me of the ballrooms available in hotels but much larger.  The staff seemed organized and the tradeshow went smoothly :]", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lAngRi4lwBIHmjCBVLd-8Q", "review_id": "sk4C0mENzIjNbx3Bd28tJw", "text": "You'll always have plenty of room to do whatever you need if you are putting on an event here.  The facility is clean and the bathrooms are awesome.  I kind of had a hard time finding parking.  They have huge roll up doors in the back that make loading and unloading for any type of display really easy.  The security guards are kind of nazi's when it comes to letting people drive up the ramp in the back when it is time to tear down.", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kGgAARL2UmvCcTRfiscjug", "review_id": "F5onSH9KvN_RSaq4UTDI0Q", "text": "I've been to several events/conferences at the Phoenix Convention Center.  The facility is nice and modern with spacious pre-function areas and a nice selection of food options.  There's a Crust Pizza that serves up Pastas and Pizza for quick eats.  That's my favorite outlet to grab lunch or a snack if I don't like what the conference meal program offers.\nhttp://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/phoenix-convention-center-phoenix?select=8z7f14l2NjninBjZ-R7Tpw#8z7f14l2NjninBjZ-R7Tpw\n\nThe worst part about attending an event here is the parking.  Your choices are underground self parking garages that range from $6-$12 per day.or if the conference/event pays for a valet service, you might have that option for a fee.  There's also parking at area hotels that costs $ too and can be quite a walk. \n\nOnce you get inside it's easy to get turned around trying to figure out what side of the building you're on.  The directional signage is not very good.  It takes me a couple of days to get oriented when attending a large conference here.\n\nOverall, the experience is pretty average for a convention center.\n\nReturn Factor - 60%", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dn9DSDp9CYCRffmL1voq6g", "review_id": "lBJehIlTzWSKTthPYKMQtA", "text": "Went here for Comic-Con.  Wow, lots of people.  We had a great time though and the Phoenix Convention Center was a great location.\n\nThe security was a little lax though.  That was scary.  We got into the building every day without going through security b'c we went up the elevator from the garage.  The first time we had no idea and it took us a while to figure out where registration was.  Total glitch in their security surveillance though for us to be able to get in like that!\n\nNonetheless, we had a great time.  It was nice and cool in the building which is always a plus in Phoenix!", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "uBp2Jmip2qXQ0iWHUDY9sQ", "review_id": "mPQi-R2rHKKqIML_n5hM3Q", "text": "The recent expansion has made the Phoenix Convention Center into a great place to host large conventions and they can definitely fit a lot of people into the various halls. We came here for Phoenix Comicon and were very impressed with the facilities.\n\nHowever, I have to take away a couple of stars for the food pricing. $12 for a hotdog and chips? WTF??? I could eat cheaper at the D-Backs game across the street. I actually thought the worst food price rip-offs in town were at the Phoenix Zoo, but after last weekend I'd say the Phoenix Convention Center takes the cake.\n\nLuckily, there are plenty of other places to eat in the downtown area, so despite the kids complaining, we walked a block to Majerle's and had a nice lunch with more food at a better price.\n\nEnjoy the Convention Center, just don't plan to eat there.", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PahwPVfd6BkDyO8KCFEoWw", "review_id": "FIEMwC39LtdRDwLwsZFr5w", "text": "I love you Phoenix Comicon, see you next year!", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8F3gzTuj0QSDdl-CwFBilw", "review_id": "Pk0wCdOPudbBa29F1W3_bw", "text": "Went to the bridal show, it waqs ok", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "unZW1W10KirxTiGPCioizA", "review_id": "cofwu-4qTJSuTdrqZm_-zg", "text": "It is always well taken care of and clean.", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j1hWWH8FbxgiVFfohSidsw", "review_id": "71ay2t0UL7u5506HF64Wkg", "text": "Came here for a 5 day Keller Williams Realty convention and loved it.  So close to restaurants and hotels.   Couldn't handle a 30,000+ conference but for a bit 16,000 it was just right.  Good Job convention center!!!!", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jNy_SqVZbpG5Rus63JuhtQ", "review_id": "0UjDwkqyT5FaI5s4uxaxBQ", "text": "Clean and well maintained. Large, spacious and well appointed with the exception of the good court area. Also may need to walk long distance to closest bathroom from some meeting rooms.", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D_Q3NKKop7GWOWrgtkVVkQ", "review_id": "y8WXrfbxn2PYbVnteT3jtw", "text": "GORGEOUS and GLAMOROUS!  The perfect place for your small-to-moderate sized conference.  Three buildings, all conveniently located near hotels/entertainment/the airport.  This review focuses primarily on the North building.\n\nHallways are filled with natural light, vivacious patterns, and earth tones.  Sculpture installations are featured around the property - make sure you catch the desert sand people upon entering the North Building, then make your way around to the blown glass tribesmen near 124B!\n\nThe information desk is centrally located (though, not constantly man-ed), and there are several dine-and-dash options for attendees (mexican, pizza, bistro, coffee - they've got your covered).  For an administration/staff lunch room, breakfast and lunch options can be confirmed as delicious.  Breakfast: fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, sausage and bacon, oatmeal, cereals.  Lunches: salad options, taco bar, sauteed veggies, tiny tart dessert.  Coffee/tea/soda are available throughout the day.\n\nAn unavoidable \"con\" to this convention center: the building QUAKES when large vehicles/the tram passes by.  A bit jarring, and unsettling (especially for those of us who have vertigo issues), but certainly not a constant variable, nor one which may be remedied (just take a breath - you'll be fine!).", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b1k4tWoA_ISD7wqu82l8rA", "review_id": "YSNMJIIpzwPf0pSIF_FFgw", "text": "This is like the Hotel California for me.  You can check out anytime you like, but you can never leave. I'll have all day seminars here when I'm here, seemingly every other year, and they have on site food (mega expensive, because well, where the hell else are you gonna go on short time and close by).  But nice and air conditioned. It's Phoenix.  That's crucial.", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PEQJHrgmHQqDKAlchzIWZA", "review_id": "rSt48_Rn_pRHSP0eljDJYQ", "text": "Just doesn't scream exciting to me. I do like how there is a subtle vibe of Phoenix with touches like the small sand sculpture display inside by the entrance. Also wish there were more to do in the immediate vicinity.\n\nThe North halls form a weird L-shape... so when all used together, provides a lot of space for a big show, but not so good for exhibitors when it comes to foot traffic. \n\nI will say though that for once I was so glad that the A/C was blasting inside the convention center.", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lUWE7yEkkpj-Sq6dKUQhew", "review_id": "YfSPRxVnoJ0xLcO56yR-Hg", "text": "One of downtowns biggest gems.\nThe skinny \nI travel at least 2-3 times a year for different events car shows, comic con etc... This place is great for all of these events. The a/c is always at a perfect temperature and I can't say enough about the beautiful architecture that alone deserves a visit. \nThe bad \nWhile the food selection is great it is not cheap and charge ball park prices (4-5$ bottles of water) which makes me just bring my own stuff. The security guards seem to have a funny attitude towards me sometimes maybe it's cause I look intimidating with my smiles and how are you's but they (not all of them but most) don't answer and just check my credentials.  I don't let them get me down but a simple hello from another human being is usually real nice. \nOverall this place is great and if you have and event here you should be so lucky and enjoy get a map and don't get lost.", "business_id": "F6BedoYgbAQHqwKX9F0zDQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HZeFzs42f0iGaA-sP_hUnA", "review_id": "b-nJdF4Dm7L4yiaWWadJTA", "text": "I'm not generally a fan of chains, but sometimes I eat here.\n\nThey follow instructions well. I can get something relatively healthy to eat, with little fuss, and it tastes pretty good. The personnel are polite. The food is fresh. It's clean. It's close to my house. The foot long chicken breast is $5, and they don't act like I have horns on my head when I ask them to remove some of the bread from the middle of the roll. The subway sandwich toasting machine is fast and nifty. I'm a fan.", "business_id": "Vvh2Hd4SsZjEEfKLNKAEWw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QEy_xoEcmL0y6N8YLPUhCw", "review_id": "yibnwtn5mEDj1vauF3xJNg", "text": "This subway is one of the cleanest, and most efficient subways I have EVER been to.  I've only been in the evenings, but I have to say every time I walk in, someone is always cleaning something.  Their employees are friendly and the food under the glass is fresh looking and appetizing and in their own bins.  Sometimes you can go to a subway and the prep area is a wreck. Thats what makes this Subway so great. Everything is in it's place, and orderly and makes you feel like they take pride in their work.  Absolutely I will go here again, and I can't say that about many Subways unfortunately.", "business_id": "Vvh2Hd4SsZjEEfKLNKAEWw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "zwW5MUuVNAowI-cgLGNhkA", "text": "Stopped into this busy Subway here in the heart of Encanto mid-afternoon today for lunch.  I wasn't crazy about the floor plan of this small location, but the service was good & what a delicious lunch for the money, plus free parking!\n\n6\" Cold Cut Combo $1.99, bowl of delicious Chicken Noodle Soup $1.99 = $3.98!     :-))", "business_id": "Vvh2Hd4SsZjEEfKLNKAEWw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Dw0b16ira4GoAm0wlWlYQA", "review_id": "wbsstRYdT4Qi0ftIzoIXEQ", "text": "As far as Subways go, this one is pretty good. The lines can be very long at lunch (like, out the door long) and for some reason, the staff are incredibly stingy about giving you extras. I play a game with the staff where I say \"extra pickles please\". And they look at me for a moment, unamused, and then give me 2 single pickle chips. So I stare back, and say \"extra please\", and then they give me one more, and so on. We do this little dance every time, as though for every single extra pickle slice they give me, a dollar is docked from their paycheck. haha... who knows why. But it's clean, and consistent I suppose.", "business_id": "Vvh2Hd4SsZjEEfKLNKAEWw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3GfdcX5YXntmsvCtLVszdw", "review_id": "jwMHF-Bod7qmMoO2H0jV1w", "text": "4 stars because the staff is friendly and fast.  The restaurant is small but clean.  Strong, free wifi.\n\nBiggest downside is that the location occasionally draws some unpleasant crowds.  About a 25% chance there will a crazy person, a panhandler, or some other obnoxious type there.", "business_id": "Vvh2Hd4SsZjEEfKLNKAEWw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1lSFhUewKa22FwhXuVgFdw", "review_id": "MANZZZtJpBhvPEdAeYxWqg", "text": "I tend to not go to Subways because I think their bread tastes like cardboard but it's hard to ignore the convenience of having them in so many places. Was driving by this one and decided to give it a shot. I wasn't disappointed. I did have a \"buy one 6 inch get one free with a drink\" and it came to $6. Clean location, quick service and compared to others, what got them 5 stars is that my sandwich artist didn't skimp on the ingredients. Felt like I got extra cheese without asking and they were really kind about asking if I didn't want anything else almost perhaps surprised by the fact I like my sandwiches pretty simple. Definitely recommend it.", "business_id": "Vvh2Hd4SsZjEEfKLNKAEWw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wUEp87FqOB9ew27Iz6zk_w", "review_id": "qbdudreLx99LwR8ZQMoWOg", "text": "This Subway is very convenient to my work, which I love for getting a quick and healthy lunch.  It can get busy at lunch time, but even with about 8 people in front of me yesterday in line I only had to wait about 10 minutes.  Another plus is that even though they share a small parking lot with a lot of other businesses, there are always at least a few open spots.", "business_id": "Vvh2Hd4SsZjEEfKLNKAEWw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Mj-cvpzPLx5IXNHOAWQXYQ", "review_id": "sI8FrSu90LPrcC4VijA-7A", "text": "This is my favorite Subway in town! I often go with my little boy and they are so friendly and patient while he practices ordering. The service is the best at his Subway and i will drive by several others just to go here for the awesome service!", "business_id": "Vvh2Hd4SsZjEEfKLNKAEWw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Ry48Bta6spNowOkiMNC_xg", "review_id": "lHp75tiupH-ljbBYGWhNAw", "text": "Ralph and Ronya are the personable proprietors of this small restaurant/deli  tucked in the basement of 2600 Tower, 2600 North Central Ave, Central Phoenix.  The Central  offers breakfast; burritos, bagels, breakfast sandwiches, breakfast plates, fruit and yogurt in take-out boxes.  I nearly forgot my morning weakness,  fresh coffee, regular and unleaded. French roast, breakfast blend, or a seasonal special.     \n\nThe lunch menu has a variety of hot and cold sandwiches, from chicken to veggie, plus salads, and soup.  The lunch special gets you a generous sandwich, cold or toasted, a 20 ounce drink and a side of potato or macaroni salad or chips.  My favorite, the chicken salad, bursts with lettuce and a large chicken salad serving keeps me full all day.   \n\nBaked goods rotate day by day in the show case; cinnamon rolls, brownies, carrot cake, apple pie, cream cheese or berry danish, etc.  The bottom shelf of the case is reserved for boxes of chocolates or other sweets, appropriate for office sharing, a last second gift,  or somebody's chocolate tooth.  \n\nThere are a variety of candy, cookie and chip snacks, a refrgerator case of   juices, soda, water, fruit, yogurt and other goodies.  There's a drink bar with ice tea and full range of fountain sodas.\n\nService is friendly and fast.  There's places to sit and eat, sit and visit, sit and wait for your meal, or sit and watch either of the flat panels when you've got some time.  Try it.  You may visit again and again like I do.", "business_id": "sInUSy63Oh455uWs9p9OqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2fV_aUYoiXFfBMyc3Zx0Xw", "review_id": "Ty1Xt7UsQLTcidzj9QF8GQ", "text": "Honestly, the food is pretty good and the little \"cafe\" is clean, but I still couldn't manage to give it more than one star.\n\nWhy? Because I just can't stand  the lady who owns and runs it (and cooks your way-too-overpriced food). She's rude. I work in the building and have eaten there on many desperate occasions. The food is pricey (go to Schlotzky's across the street for better value). And it's really not that good. It tastes ok... nothing special at all though.\n\nShe's ALWAYS out of something I want, literally every single time I'm there (no potato salad, no bacon, no ham, no tomatoes). What sort of fresh breakfast/lunch place is out of tomatoes at 9 AM? I like ham on my breakfast burrito (comes with three choices: bacon, ham, or sausage). At 8 AM, how does one run out of both bacon and ham (the sausage is kind of odd, I can't eat it) on a regular basis?\n\nDespite me eating there for the past year on a somewhat consistent basis, paying cash every time, she still has to count EVERY last penny before she will even let me put my zingers in a bag.\n\nScenario: I see zingers I want, ask how much they are ($1), tell her I'm setting the money right here by the register, and since she's cooking, put 4 quarters neatly stacked right near the register (as she watches me and my 4 quarters like a hawk). Then, she finishes my burrito, puts it in a bag, and I go to put the zingers in the bag as well. BAD IDEA! No! Must go count all 4 quarters before they can even enter that bag to sit alongside the tiny $4 burrito I have already paid for! She honestly acts paranoid that people are trying to steal from her or jip her, even with her regular customers. It's no wonder the place is always empty. If you go, and see more than two other people in there at lunch time, consider it a miracle.\n\nAnd, it's not just me. I'm always polite, say please and thank you, smile. Never let on that I can't stand this woman at all. Everyone on my floor has the exact same thing to say and will only eat down there when they are really desperate and in a time crunch. Most of the people here would rather run across the street to Burger King (and most of the people around me make enough money to consider Burger King beneath them, so that actually says a lot.) Even more go to the 2700 Tower's little store (read below)... they are always busy (but you can still get in and out fast).\n\nThis past visit to Central Cafe, there was a small bowl of little chocolates sitting by the register, half empty. She hasn't had those before, and there was no sign on them to indicate any sort of price. My friend, assuming they were free, took a single one and ate it, to then be informed to cough up a quarter! My friend said \"oh, there's no sign. Everybody has these out for everyone.\" No... that did not fly. The lady had to have her quarter. I gave her two dimes and 5 pennies. And she counted every single last penny, slowly (we would not want to miss a penny, would we?)\n\nShe will probably know who I am after writing this review, but at this point, I really don't care. I have no intention of ever eating there again. I've decided I won't be that desperate again. I've come to the conclusion I'd rather not eat first.\n\nIf you want something super quick nearby, try the 2700 tower's little shop (right by the smoking area, next to the entrance to their parking garage), the next building north of our 2600/Central Cafe Tower. The Asians who run it are always very pleasant, also cook basics (think burger, hot dog, burrito, fresh sandwiches wrapped up, etc), and their prices are really reasonable for on-the-go food. They are more of a mini-Circle-K with a small corner where they make food (more diverse options than Central Cafe), all fresh and all pretty cheap for a downtown Phoenix office building shop. And they don't elaborately count every cent, stare at customers, and treat every patron with suspicion... in fact, they're liberal with the Leave-a-Penny-Take-a-Penny jar. More cramped store, but a much better place to grab something quick and not feel like a thief just for coming in!", "business_id": "sInUSy63Oh455uWs9p9OqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ry48Bta6spNowOkiMNC_xg", "review_id": "FE7YNXOyV3mabanAp938wA", "text": "SW Chicken Wrap - Two thumbs up.  Navy bean soup - worth getting underway.", "business_id": "sInUSy63Oh455uWs9p9OqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "ysBQMZiuZ7VSu_YAh-lE0Q", "review_id": "xJNfUVc1wDenardedqLOsQ", "text": "Yesterday I forgot my lunch and I decided to go to the Central Cafe for lunch.  I'm so glad I did.  The special was Shredded Beef Tacos.  They were by far the best tacos I have had in a really long time. :)  Thanks Central Cafe for the best tacos.", "business_id": "sInUSy63Oh455uWs9p9OqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "amJngzl-mH6XIoVHX0gXQg", "review_id": "9WpnvPIXjvqpXRl6YjZT0Q", "text": "go there every other day, I love the food, not too expensive, and the ladies are awesome. always a smile on their faces. taste and attitude is what I rank this at. sucks that they close around 2:30 though. and a nice place to chill, they have tv and wifi. rather take them than most the places on Central, bunch of snobby people working in the business' on central so it's nice to find a spot that is inviting.", "business_id": "sInUSy63Oh455uWs9p9OqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pVmr3kHLomqYhhZcs1IXdg", "review_id": "li1V2d2VAjCO46XJx2k_EA", "text": "This cafe has much more than you would think. Artisan sandwiches. Yummy fries. Friendly owner. The place is immaculately clean and decorated so tastefully. I had the pesto chicken and fries. Very hearty. Great prices, too.", "business_id": "sInUSy63Oh455uWs9p9OqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "oK2WK_ZM67M5eJshGIT6AQ", "text": "This is the one I call the \"Other\" Jordan's. Not because it is any worse, only because it isn't the one I grew up eating at.\n\nThis Jordan's is downtown, along a little strip of restaurants including the Caddy Corner, Durant's, and Thaiger. And the food here is slightly different from the other Jordan's, but just as good. \n\nThe service here is quicker but more in tune with a lunch crowd, since most of their customers pop in from neighboring office buildings. It is very dark inside but it serves as a nice respite in the summertime when the sun glares at such absurd temperatures. \n\nThey have some lunch specials that aren't available at the 7th street location, and even some deviations from traditional mexican fare like ham and cheese sandwiches or burgers. My recommendation is to dance with the fella that brought you, so don't stray too far from the tacos and enchiladas.", "business_id": "x8WoC_7WHzXNmt6J13Nbvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 6, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cRyNICH0mhjxagvSyVr60Q", "review_id": "gu7ewu4MXp75N4vnlsvSZg", "text": "Jordans has been closed for 3-4 years now. Much to my dissapointment because I always enjoyed going here for lunch and getting their tostadas.\n\nRIP Jordans.", "business_id": "x8WoC_7WHzXNmt6J13Nbvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Shwm2v92ac1Etasjdcc5KQ", "review_id": "D2C0XByL9HUt8mr8QPI3jA", "text": "I'd have to say TTY has been a good experience. The instructors have been super helpful. They do what they can to motivate you to keep coming to class and keep going. I read the previous review, and I disagree. I came here on my own free will and was not pressured to start. I passed my A+ and Network+ with their help and have been working on my CCNA.  A lot of people here have told me this place has helped them too. I remember when I first showed up and got right to work. They provided me all the tools that I needed to get moving. If you want to speak to someone there, ask to speak to Hiro (instructor) or Gabe (instructor), they both have real life experience in the IT industry. Both can walk you through understanding anything you need.", "business_id": "nvrdAXTmWV_wsyQguO3acw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JkyvCg99SMdfS6OZv2P3RQ", "review_id": "ouhr1IK6jkF2facZBSS4AA", "text": "I attended a week long Salesforce training session at this location.  Staff was nice.  Class was small, which was choice. The instructor was independent, contracted through Salesforce.  The first two days of class, we had a bucket of juices offered in the back of the class room.  I wondered why there was no water included and why the bucket disappeared after day two.  There were always bagels and fruit offered in reception but I was never offered any and didn't know if they were available to us.  The receptionist brought in cookies, every  day at 2pm.  The instructor eventually told us that we could get water and soda out of the cooler in the hallway.  That was a saving grace since we were stuck in this dark room for intense training all day long. \n\nLocation is good and they have plenty of parking.  I attended in the peak of summer heat in Arizona and was cool and comfy all day.", "business_id": "nvrdAXTmWV_wsyQguO3acw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NqoaK7KuK20O8t5nLLgPLg", "review_id": "kqiU49CS1JxtJneVGa1wHA", "text": "This is a great place if you're looking to enhance skills in Microsoft Office, Photoshop, etc. My consultant is Nick and he's very friendly, helpful, and accessible.", "business_id": "nvrdAXTmWV_wsyQguO3acw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "s-t5VMN7qV5ZVL8Wim_7sQ", "review_id": "sqzEaMPy2gaTL0DibgRDAw", "text": "I started visiting this place in summer of 2008. Folks are always professional and friendly. I never feel rushed at this place. I've been working with Dr. David Drewitz and he always greets with a smile, and always answers the plethora of questions I have prepared, even though I see him every 6 months. I now live in Prescott but will make special trips just to see him. Convenient location, ample parking, welcoming lobby.", "business_id": "QC3osgPdEl_TEZA2CtNeQw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m-KukDHoMGdkmE74hUsc4g", "review_id": "fW0TUdnlddwJpYZcfVbWKQ", "text": "Let me preface this review by saying that I MAY try this office again just with a different doctor. Dr. Drewitz  (and a few others) got pretty awesome reviews elsewhere online and was a peer-voted TOP DOC in the Phoenix Magazine. While that's not the patients voting, Yelpers, I suggest you do your own research. \n\nNote: I will update my review if I need to go back.\n\nNow to my experience. I called with digestive stress thinking it was a pretty serious episode that I was having. They got me in quickly but with a young doctor that hadn't received very good online reviews. They were quick to assign this one to me and although i was leery, I decided to just give this guy the benefit of the doubt.\n\nAs another Yelper just before me mentioned, although I don't know if we had the same doc, the bedside manner was virtually non-existent. While he may just have a laid back personality, professionally, I prefer my docs to act like they give a shit.\n\nSo then after asking me a few perfunctory questions about my current symptoms, he does the \"stethoscope to the heart and back\" routine and sends me to a kind woman to schedule my CT scan at a local Imaging place. Again, they got me in pretty quickly.\n\nHere's where it went awry for me. I went in for the scan on a Friday and the CT techs said the drs. office would receive results in 2 to 3 bus. days. I called Digestive Health Center - Coronado in 4. They had the results but the dr. had to sign off so someone could tell me my results and hadn't. Meanwhile, I'm beginning to panic cause NO NEWS IS BAD NEWS when you're a patient with a condition.\n\nEIGHT BUSINESS DAYS LATER, I call back like WTF? The assistant was apologetic but noted he STILL hadn't signed off on my results. Now remember , that this is simply so they can tell me something IS or ISNT wrong with me. Jeez!!!!!\n\nSo I said I need another doctor then. An hour or two later another doctor calls back to tell me all is fine. For this frustrating episode, I receive a dang near $200 bill (after insurance pays their part and note how quickly THAT arrived vs. how slow the follow up was) and after paying $350 out of pocket for a CT scan. So $550 of my hard-earned- and- not- easily- come- by savings later, I am ok but seriously do not feel the service I received was worth it!", "business_id": "QC3osgPdEl_TEZA2CtNeQw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RnxGQjraQvxxq5LxUebA6A", "review_id": "2z-wg2Krnz624wYwo_J_Gg", "text": "I made my first visit here in November 2013. I found the front desk staff to be friendly and accommodating. I was very happy with my visit with Dr. Mills. I can tell that he thinks critically about all the information I provide, and when he arrives at a recommendation he is very articulate. His approach made me feel comfortable and at ease.", "business_id": "QC3osgPdEl_TEZA2CtNeQw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jSwy5pL6kw4tW-cfkywOpg", "review_id": "lmwnHnz4wJElSI9336bhZw", "text": "This place works with another doctor service (A2ZHome) and they made the appointment without any knowledge to my father (an 81 year old very sick man).  We got a nice little bill in the mail for $25 because we had no knowledge of this appointment only the robot call the day before that I then called the answering service and told them to leave a message that we would NOT be there.  My father was just to weak and sick to leave the home.  But I guess that doesn't matter.  I have been in the medical profession for 20 year and NEVER got a bill for a no show.  I guess they need lunch money.  Not quite sure how they are as doctors but I know they are not the ones we will ever see.", "business_id": "QC3osgPdEl_TEZA2CtNeQw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "-bO7P1OtJBKN3rlGpolaFA", "review_id": "9eW7hkZqujeKmrXgQAhWHQ", "text": "Uhm, can you say hot pastrami and sauerkraut sandwich?  Nice.  This place has a pretty good selection of sandwiches, and they all looked good (it definitely took me a long time to figure out what I wanted).  It's a few bucks more than Sticklers, but for all the extra choices, I'd say it's worth it -- another good place for lunch if you work downtown and all you ever eat are sandwiches.", "business_id": "wki-Qlp3OWgH0XtZ-Jz_WQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "-F32Vl8Rk4dwsmk0f2wRIw", "review_id": "WqZ1wUrPok_v3DJQTTG0_g", "text": "Duck and Decanter is surprisingly uninspired food.  I wouldn't recommend this as a meal for a downtown diner unless your choices are down to this and Quizno's.  My prosciutto sandwich was dreadfully boring, equal to something you'd probably get in a nice, fancypants hospital like the Mayo Clinic.  There, it would be awesome, but here, as a downtown staple is not noteworthy whatsoever.", "business_id": "wki-Qlp3OWgH0XtZ-Jz_WQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AirVzN1BVQBmq5zY0YMNYQ", "review_id": "YrS4uPCTkeKmy2icuWmnyg", "text": "One of my favorite veggie sandwiches ever!  The sandwich is called \"Where's the Beef?\" and any menu planner / company owner with a sense of humor is A-OK in my book!  Comes with tomatoes, celery, sprouts, lettuce, avocados, cucumbers, jicama, and pinenuts.  I recommend adding spicy mustard and havarti cheese.\n\nGreat place for a downtown lunch.  There are lots of places that do sadwiches.  I go to Jacquees for good Boar's Head meat, I go to Sticklers for the delicious fresh bread, and I go to D&D for the unique hot and signature sandwiches on their menu.  Soups change daily, as does a flavored tea, staff is hit or miss on friendliness.\n\nToday I got to try the Buffalo Chicken Soup and was impressed! Then again, how can you go wrong with a creamy chicken soup with that tangy, spicy buffalo flavor? The good news: I could probably eat 3 bowls. The bad news: I could probably eat 3 bowls. Calorie counters - stay away from this soup!\n\nD&D can get very busy around noon, along with many of the downtown places.  I suggest calling in your order if you don't want to wait -OR- you can even use their website to order online.  Cool!!", "business_id": "wki-Qlp3OWgH0XtZ-Jz_WQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "bwRFHaPa8JCd5A_3AcwQYg", "text": "Being that this place is in my building this was only my second visit here in.   Today, famished and slightly bored at my desk I stopped in for some breakfast, being Cinco de Mayo they were running a special on their breakfast burrito (Burrito, cookie/chips and drink...$5ish).  While it took a while to get my burrito (they were working on a few other call-in/internet orders), I paced and checked out the items in the shelves.  \nThe quality of the burrito is pretty good.  Just the right amount of cheese and bacon , the salsa on the side is good as well.   It's a relatively quick simple option for me.", "business_id": "wki-Qlp3OWgH0XtZ-Jz_WQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "br7jwXG7TaWC1-vrZxResg", "review_id": "RsOOsXcZB-q5cU9n0B1Y1w", "text": "Working downtown over the summer, this was the best lunch resource in a mediocre bunch. Duck and Decanter was always busy during the lunch rush, and they do make a good sandwich, but they are way over priced. I come from hoagie country in Philly, so I know my sandwiches. I don't mind paying if the quality is there, but some things that D&D did really rubbed me the wrong way. \n\nFor example, the add on fees. A turkey sandwich is already 6.25 (not that big of a sandwich). They charge 25 cents to add onions... onions! 35 cents for horseradish, 35 cents for hot mustard, 25 cents for sprouts, 25 cents for butter, 25 cents for cucumber slices,  and while I understand the charge... they charge 3.50 to add bacon!!!... I got this added to a sandwich one time just out of curiosity. Maybe it would be the best sandwich ever, I mean $3.50 bacon could be immaculate. Maybe I set the bar too high, but their bacon was terrible. \n\nA 6.25 dollar sandwich could easily turn in to an 10-11 dollar sandwich. Anywhere else in the valley, this same sandwich would be the same price (6.25) or cheaper.\n\nAfter my summer job was completed, I never set foot in a Duck and Decanter again. It just felt like a clip joint that offered okay to good food.", "business_id": "wki-Qlp3OWgH0XtZ-Jz_WQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "oJsnqRror1DUmi3jWgbwaA", "review_id": "mYLlOom8w1Ye77c_6SwylQ", "text": "This location is not as fun inside as the Camelback one -- that one feels like an old house with old school candy and toys etc to play with while you wait...but they do make great sandwiches, sides (potato salad) & I just found out they serve breakfast all day...if they were a little closer to my building I'd definitely check that out.  Today I got a half Genoa sandwich (salami, spinach and yummy chive cream cheese) with a side of potato salad (has celery, peppers and is delish)", "business_id": "wki-Qlp3OWgH0XtZ-Jz_WQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LP8JFPcEtA0ti8g_BRBX4w", "review_id": "qtMYAZclnkkGAfKpZ4_8JQ", "text": "If you're a Downtowner who yearns for a handcrafted sandwich featuring high-end meats and cheeses on a variety of fresh-made breads, you can do a whole lot worse than this tried and true Downtown Phoenix lunch spot.\n\nI usually stick with the roast beef and swiss with sprouts and mustard on sourdough bread but the specialty sammies are also good (the Vermont, for instance, is legit). The interior is spacious to handle the lunchtime crowds and you get a nice view of the hustle and bustle on Washington Street. \n\nService-wise D&D is adequate. I'd prefer a few more smiles but the counter folks are busting their humps getting the sack lunches out on time so I can understand that opportunity for idle chit-chat is in short supply.\n\nIt's hard to get out of there for less than $10 if you get chips and a drink, which puts in in the mid-range for Downtown lunch values. It's local, so I don't mind paying a buck or two more.\n\nDefinitely recommend this joint for anyone craving a tasty sandwich made with care.", "business_id": "wki-Qlp3OWgH0XtZ-Jz_WQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "82hxm6d66SCZur4ph3bJ9A", "review_id": "18AvWsEtdRy1uBoe-Yi7cw", "text": "The salads and sandwiches here are very good, but this review tipped the review from a 3-star to a 4-star when the cashier specifically asked how to spell my name when taking my order.  Very cool.  \n\nI like the variety of lunch options available here, and also a fan of turning any sandwich into a salad.  My coworkers and I always go here when travelling to Phoenix on business.", "business_id": "wki-Qlp3OWgH0XtZ-Jz_WQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Y7kSCGc5ts5KILimUVrtbA", "review_id": "GxcXfOo2u41BH1wZEnMV3Q", "text": "My co-worker had a coupon for a buy one get one free sandwich and we decided to do this for lunch today. I happen to LOVE duck and when i saw the duckling on the menu I knew i had to try it. It is smoked duck beast & smoked turkey breast with cream cheese & cranberry sauce with spicy sprouts & spring greens on wheat walnut cranberry bread. I loved it, even though it is a little on the sweet side and i tend to eat foods more in the savory or spicy categories. \nWe went to the downtown location & it was a bit of a drive for us coming from the Tempe area & parking in downtown at lunch is always a challenge. \nIt was a really nice treat, but a little pricey for a lunch sandwich, especially when you add on the time to get there and some change for the parking meters. Might visit again if I happen to be in the area.", "business_id": "wki-Qlp3OWgH0XtZ-Jz_WQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "63UaVdLeICrUy-mI97LpUA", "review_id": "KcplhG3jyCibPglaUWmo7Q", "text": "Their sandwiches are delicious.  I like the Camelback location much better as it offers meat and cheese plates in addition to their sandwiches.  The Central location is very fast paced.  Order ahead if at all possible.  This is a little on the pricey side, but the ingredients are very high quality.", "business_id": "wki-Qlp3OWgH0XtZ-Jz_WQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ItZ5k3seIvf6K3BP2c6v4Q", "review_id": "y-CxV8hS2um4qzWCTajPUw", "text": "Wouldn't recommend this place for breakfast... Not bad but really nothing special and pretty overpriced. We ordered the full sized breakfast burritos with cheddar and black forest bacon. Bacon was chewy and tasted like it came out of a microwave and probably could've made something better at home. $21 for the burritos and 2 bottled waters. Seat yourself and pick up at the counter. Friendly service and clean but boring, bland ambiance. Nothing like the location at Town and Country. Try the breakfast club across the street.", "business_id": "wki-Qlp3OWgH0XtZ-Jz_WQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "BHLMwsKIFaZQYSjQ5j0KOA", "review_id": "pJRxnn3w27SzzbbsR-LrEw", "text": "I love being in downtown Phoenix and this was a perfect lunch spot ! I love their other location as well on Camelback.  I'm always happy with their fresh food and great service - another must go if you haven't yet !", "business_id": "wki-Qlp3OWgH0XtZ-Jz_WQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rHG-s9FSI6i4T__Ee0F-SQ", "review_id": "0W_Rq5Pj0Si4rOd2kTV4kA", "text": "I'll start with the disclaimer that I REALLY like the people that work at this place which is downstairs from my work.  The food is always great quality and if you need a last minute \"gift,\" they have wine and many other goodies to make a  basket (which I have done).\nThe happy hour serves local beers and their house wine is only $3.00 which makes it irresistible for a bargain shopper like me (and it's good too).\nStop by and say hello to Ally, Pierce, Gloria and Dave - and rest of the gang.  People are not strangers there for long!", "business_id": "wki-Qlp3OWgH0XtZ-Jz_WQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_uL7OiQSfNsCd60DrAf7qQ", "review_id": "tedwurDE-2n_jvmMIETAjA", "text": "I love the Duck! Best quality sandwich in town! Yeah they are a little expensive, but if it's good, I don't mind spending the money. Who wants cheap crap? No thank you!\n\nI swung by on my way home the other day to grab some lunch for the boyfriend and I and I was a little worried about the parking situation.... but I was pleasantly surprised that there was no issue. Lunch in downtown had just wrapped up as it was about 2pm so it was fairly quiet. Pulled into a metered spot, that even had 45 minutes left on it from the last person, THANK YOU!\n\nI recommend either the turkey with provolone on a butter croissant OR the pastrami with swiss on sour dough. Make sure to grab some pickles when you check out, they are the best!", "business_id": "wki-Qlp3OWgH0XtZ-Jz_WQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Oq-FvMXWQVDk4xZfuznX1w", "review_id": "SM5QfIO68_JYKh8KHFW3Hg", "text": "Convenient to Convention Center, bagged lunch/counter service, if you're dining in head to somewhere else, maybe Chloe's nearby for good service and more flavor.  $14 for small tomato soup and large tuna salad from counter service is excessive, downtown pricing I suppose.  Couldn't even get hot sauce for my soup without paying extra (you can buy one of those tiny Tabasco bottles for $.69), the tuna salad caesar from Chloe's had a lot more flavor.\nThey do have free wireless and a decent amount of seating.", "business_id": "wki-Qlp3OWgH0XtZ-Jz_WQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d5negmWeRfCNCSW9cILP5Q", "review_id": "q7levttjNJwrBJGoGVqOvQ", "text": "One of my favorite sandwich places since the early 80s...it's my NOONER stop any time I am downtown Phoenix, or at the Town and Country area...bread so fresh and such tasty sandwiches for all tastes.", "business_id": "wki-Qlp3OWgH0XtZ-Jz_WQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "68cAcBB9MeZD9G-jWIi6Uw", "review_id": "b_iIIF9NzT17KqbtXS9plg", "text": "I had their chef salad with the house mustard poppy seed. For the money, it was a really good salad and I enjoyed their different varieties of tea. I do think it seemed a bit wasteful to give everyone a brown paper sack to hold their food, even if you were dining in. I might ask them to skip that if possible next time and save a tree! I'll definitely be back to try more stuff soon!", "business_id": "wki-Qlp3OWgH0XtZ-Jz_WQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7S7-2K15mjuPDIqJn91szw", "review_id": "nzThHE-a7CaBnWh5qnnFbQ", "text": "\"The Duck\" as I like to call it never disappoints. This, as with all places downtown, gets pretty busy so I would recommend going earlier in the lunch hours. My two staple sandwiches are the fiery Italian (and it is) and a build my own with turkey and havarti. The fiery Italian is as it sounds, the usual Italian meats and cheese but it's their hot peppers that give it the extra something. Also, the quality of their products make it a much better sandwich than a lot of the other options in the area. The best part of the build my own is the champagne mustard. It's kind of like a honey mustard but possibly more delicious. If you are downtown and looking for a sandwich this is definitely the best option for quality and taste.", "business_id": "wki-Qlp3OWgH0XtZ-Jz_WQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nszys-CRBXcp0By1no4eQQ", "review_id": "6Avjid6--dalfttRss0UMw", "text": "I work downtown in the same building as \"The Duck.\" So handy to grab a snack, a soda, and the staff is super friendly and helpful. Everything from wonderful cheese spreads to bagels to super awesome sandwiches. You can't beat it!\n\nYou know it is a great place when you walk in and smell the baking and cooking going on and immediately you have to have something. Everything is fresh and made to order. Just the way you like it.\n\nI would highly recommend Duck & Decanter! Yum!!\n\nMelanie", "business_id": "wki-Qlp3OWgH0XtZ-Jz_WQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 12, "cool": 13}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "x4vRDmEztebH69mUOrXwmg", "text": "So as often as I go and as much as I enjoy this place I decided to update my review.  This is absolutely my favorite spot downtown for a sandwich.  Sure you can get Subway or Jimmy Johns for cheaper (not by much) but here you get QUALITY.  Their menu selections has something for just about anyone (they now started carrying gluten free bread) , sandwiches, soups, salads and pastries.  They also have a convenient online ordering system so you can place your order and pick up when you are ready.  \n\nTheir sandwiches are fresh made to order with exactly what you want.  Try one of their signature sandwiches, YUM! Or keep it simple...it's your choice. If you are not that hungry they offer a mini version of most sandwiches (using one slice of bread but super generous fillings)  I personally prefer to keep it simple, generally going for one of the following, ham sandwich on dark rye with everything, egg salad on dark rye (no cheese) with everything or peanut butter (house made) with honey on whole grain. \n\nThey offer a variety of beverages including beer, wine and fresh brewed iced tea. You can feed your sweet tooth here with a variety of pastries or select candies they offer.  A happy hour is offered in the evenings, sometimes with live music.  \n\nThe service is quick , friendly and the ingredients fresh.  Crisp leaf lettuce and tomato on your sandwich are not treated as an afterthought here.  They take pride in their quality and presentation.  \n\nSkip the big chains across the street and shop this local AZ business.", "business_id": "wki-Qlp3OWgH0XtZ-Jz_WQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "7F-DVLnGmC5hHPUVfSfxDw", "review_id": "wQHBow4P_wcR2DoI08L6pA", "text": "I always enjoy days when I work downtown with clients because there are so many choices for Lunch. I love the Duck & Decanter on Camelback so decided to give the downtown location a try. Before I reached the door entrance, I could smell the baked goodness coming from within. Staff was friendly and efficient. My Chicken sandwich was yummy and coffee was delish. Gotta love & support worthy local businesses!", "business_id": "wki-Qlp3OWgH0XtZ-Jz_WQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XrdMcdrR8ojtCu9EduwhLg", "review_id": "aNFKwblf462fqcubXF5YNA", "text": "Good place to grab breakfast that doesn't cost a fortune.", "business_id": "wki-Qlp3OWgH0XtZ-Jz_WQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MYx6BtUSoCay8TIZH855Iw", "review_id": "3vjpFR7zzZy8WhAP8stP1A", "text": "Been trying for 30 mins on and off to order a delivery. I get voice mail and nothing else.", "business_id": "wki-Qlp3OWgH0XtZ-Jz_WQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jX1RlkpEX0qWwfOmTHMbmQ", "review_id": "1dJavfqjxuF0BhDQunW0UQ", "text": "Fresh soups, sandwiches salads & more, all made quickly with fresh quality ingredients.\n\nAll the sandwiches I have ordered here are consistently good.  The bread is always soft, the lettuce crisp, and the fillings tasty and ample.  I come here often and have yet to have a bad sandwich.\n\nThe potato salad is crisp and fresh, but not drowning in mayo or dressing.  To some people this could seem bland, however they do a good job at \"dancing the line\" between too much & too little.\n\nA great place for a quick lunch or an impromptu meeting.  The offer dine-in, take-out & catering.", "business_id": "wki-Qlp3OWgH0XtZ-Jz_WQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7yINMR9uMWsmsmmokeZL4A", "review_id": "0BzF40OG5UKhl9Qux_W0uA", "text": "Great people and awesome food!!", "business_id": "wki-Qlp3OWgH0XtZ-Jz_WQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E185-GiVPMU4I4GCLtlzlw", "review_id": "Wj11ox8X73ozdsD1w9fcew", "text": "you know that feeling of wanting to try something new and not wanting to settle for good-but-typical restaurants when you're visiting an area? This place does the job for a good price.\n\nfor it being a specialty sandwich shop (i.e. serving duck), it has reasonable prices (~$8.75) for their signature The Duckling sandwich, which is a like a thanksgiving sandwich with roasted duck breast (Turkey + roasted duck breast + cranberry and walnut relish + cream cheese).  MIND BLOWN. their bread is so soft. its like having pillowfuls of flavor in your mouth.\n\nfresh ingredients, so good.\n\nMy friend had the Brieciutto sandwich (prosciutto, brie, sun-dried tomatoes + champagne mustard) the salty from the prosciutto (which, btw, was of excellent quality; not the waxy, can't-chew-through kind of prosciutto) and the sweet from the tomatoes and brie makes it pretty darn good.\n\nthey also have so many gourmet snacks, bakery items and sweets on the counter, for the after lunch sweet tooth craving to seal it deal. but what I thought was the winner was their selection of bite-size gourmet cheesees (~$1.50 each) for you to sample with your lunch. I got 3: the Marble, triple creme blue, and the Prima Donna Gouda. if you care, here's the verdict: the marble was surprisingly the most pungent of all. triple creme was the winner, it being creamy and just the right amount of oomph. prima donna gouda was meh. fancy cheese without the price tag commitment? oh yes pls. \n\np.s. why is it so hard to spell prosciutto correctly?", "business_id": "wki-Qlp3OWgH0XtZ-Jz_WQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x-TIayVanlVseNsovE3Pnw", "review_id": "_9mt1I6XVQoxdoqDHq2wGg", "text": "I'm in Phoenix on business and decided to hit a local place for lunch. Duck and Decanter is only a few blocks from my hotel, so I thought I'd give it a try. Good choice.\n\nThis place looks like a regular deli counter where you can buy meat, cheese, and other items, But they make sandwiches there as well -- and from what I can tell, good ones. I decided to stick with the restaurant's theme and get a Duckling sandwich with a glass of wine. The sandwich had smoked duck breast, smoked turkey, cream cheese, and cranberry walnut relish on walnut raisin bread. It kind of reminded me of a Bobbie (a.k.a. Thanksgiving on a bun) from Capriotti's in Las Vegas, except with duck instead of all turkey.\n\nService was a little disorganized. You order on one side, then stand on the other side and wait for your name to be called. It made sense to me, but for some reason people kept cutting in line in front of me to pay before they even got their order.\n\nIt looks like this place does a lot of carryout business, which is great -- especially if you don't have much time for lunch. But if you have a few minutes, I suggest sitting down, having a glass of wine, and reading through the menu. The Vermont Treat sounds great, as does the D.A.M. Lots of choices for not a lot of money.", "business_id": "wki-Qlp3OWgH0XtZ-Jz_WQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HNRH8h7LMpOg_VYxT6jdhw", "review_id": "iQ21xYxS1hELGdc-bW6p5A", "text": "This is the kind of place that I would visit all the time if I lived nearby. The concept is solid (order what you want and it's written on your brown paper bag, and you pay when they call your name). I chose the spinach salad, which was great quality bacon, feta, and sundried tomatoes on a bed of spinach with a creamy mustard poppy dressing. People were so friendly here, that's what really made it worth it. There were plenty of tables available at noon on a weekday.", "business_id": "wki-Qlp3OWgH0XtZ-Jz_WQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IEo_Bcvq9einpL9HR95I4w", "review_id": "TZuzVNS49hPa21V_dCpjfA", "text": "The duck sandwich was not bad. Maybe a little over priced.", "business_id": "wki-Qlp3OWgH0XtZ-Jz_WQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PqaMN7Fo3197RlpI_83iKw", "review_id": "lowyW_Lfi2_kGOZqMzd6Cw", "text": "Great tasting food, great service and has been around for years. Presence was a mystery to Me for awhile so maybe an Improvement could be better, more recognizable signage out front or up above. Other than that, it's a hidden gem here in downtown", "business_id": "wki-Qlp3OWgH0XtZ-Jz_WQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "A_O8wZOsMTPwyeYA4-Rsow", "review_id": "xDC3gV0AZrP6puNl8-FwMA", "text": "Pretty good Cheese Steaks. Special of 1/2 sandwich w/ fries and a drink for $6.85 and it's a fountain soda so it's all you can drink ftw!\n\nOnly negitive is the hours: 9am-4pm", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vUM21g3cPEdSlI89oDttgw", "review_id": "7N2d0byW9XJ3bsmfuXDPOQ", "text": "I wish I would have tried this place sooner!  My husband had only tried it once while working downtown and had never mentioned it to me.  That was until, I was sick of the usual and suggested we stop downtown on the way to Chandler.  \n\nI ordered a regular Cheese Steak with onions (banana peppers on the side).  It was incredibly juicy, flavorful, and beyond delicious!  I scarfed it down and wanted more.  In fact, a week later, I went back for another b/c I could not stop thinking about how good it really was.  But this time, we went during lunch hour on a weekday and it was so busy that I didn't get as much meat...so it wasn't as good as the first time.  I will be back though, just not on a busy weekday.  I loved that they also sold east coast desserts (TastyCakes, which I had never had and liked) and chips.  The service was very good, on my first visit and even during lunch hour.", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 10, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "nc3cqVN0UuB3m50-CcMftw", "review_id": "jSQOsuI1SCm2yoaxvhpk0Q", "text": "I went here a couple weeks ago and was pleased with my cheese steak. I had it then with just the meat and cheese. Today when I returned, the guy at the counter asks, \"With onions and mushrooms?\" Okay, yeah. \"Sweet or spicy peppers?\" Spicy, please. And what I received knocked the socks off that earlier sandwich. \n\nThis place is tiny, cramped, a bit chaotic and is apparently cooled by wall-mounted fans. Yet I can see myself going here on a regular basis. So, the next time you're having one of those moments, like Ameerah A, opt for the cheese steak. Just be sure to let me know before hand so we can meet up.", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uj79HTtyOdAdd_TaPcdxjA", "review_id": "pyr9rprPng844NHxoRd7qw", "text": "I've never actually been here (always had someone go and get it) and the only thing I can rate are their cheesesteaks because that is all I have ever had.  Based on that alone, it gets 5.  It is the most authentic cheesesteak that I have had in the PHX.\n\nShredded steak, melted cheese THROUGHOUT, not just shredded steak on a slice of cheese, and the bread, oh the bread.  That's all.  No cheese whiz, no lettuce, tomato, peppers ... just cheese and steak.  And it's heaven.", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "W_QXYA7A0IhMrvbckz7eVg", "review_id": "wi-ZkJGBhIkdlWXCoRnWwg", "text": "We finally made it to Best of Philly since we were on winter break and could actually make it in here before they closed!  Little did we know they are actually open on Saturdays.  Oops!  We drive down Central everyday on our way home from work and we have been slowly trying all the restaurants we see.  We're almost done too!  \n\nBest of Philly is a teeny tiny little place that packs a big punch in terms of flavor.  I ordered a simple cheesesteak with nothing on it and I was very pleased.  The bread was fantastic!  It was soft and chewy with just a slight crisp on the exterior.  It definitely tasted like fresh baked bread.  The steak was thin and yummy, but I like mine a little saltier, a la Charley's.  The cheese was ooey gooey and the perfect thing to bring everything all together,\n\nI would like to come back, maybe on a Saturday and get a cheesesteak with mushrooms.  A rogue mushroom found it's way into my cheesesteak and it was awesome!  Now I gotta see what it would be like with a whole bunch of them!", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fev0iI-XDrteD4SYRKjiUw", "review_id": "hKSorxfKkCsmRgq_2qT3Ig", "text": "Boy this place is annoying.  Every time I go by, they are closed.  They are open ONLY for the midtown lunch crowd and that is it.  We finally got a chance to go during our Xmas break and boy was it good.  I ordered the Bomb Steak which included peppers, onions, cheese, and a lot of meat.  No cheese wiz (too bad) but good white american cheese and a great piece of bread really makes this one of the best phillies in town.\n\nMy only complaint is that this place is just so small.  There is so little room to eat or even stand.  They would benefit from a walk-up window for to-go orders.", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iY_jDdD4BrRMSYgn3tCDtQ", "review_id": "oqONstavdjE1T2bVzrDsmg", "text": "Best of Philly in my opinion is hands down the Best Cheese Steak in the Valley.\n\nThey build sandwiches to your liking with fresh baked bread, lean steak grilled with olive oil and real American cheese. \n\nYes the place is small, however the owner has a giant heart. He and his wife have stayed true to form and their passion for cleanliness and quality shines through with every menu item.\n\nMy business partner and I have made the pilgrimage to Best of Philly in Phoenix every week from Tempe for six years running.\n\nBest of Philly experimented with a second location in Mesa; however, they sold that store off, so be sure to stick to the real deal and grab a coupon from the website.", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4sylWPC-GQvZGmjWBr5B4w", "review_id": "yHRM_gBJvJkc6vNMHkwc-w", "text": "Best of Philly is the best place to get an authentic cheese steak in Phoenix, Arizona. John, the owner, is a transplant from the East Coast and he knows what he's doing. Get a regular cheese steak, ask for mushrooms, onions, pickles on the side, or try the bomb steak, or even the pizza steak. They're all exceptional, find or create your own favorite! Good french fries, and free refills on drinks. Check out their website at http://www.bestofphillyaz.com for a discount coupon, print it out for you and your friends and enjoy the best lunch in downtown!", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0o0VMEJeQY0pAAZ9nxErBA", "review_id": "ipslJlnfYCTWHiprhZbxUw", "text": "I like this place. A group of us decided to try it out for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. The man behind the counter was very helpful and patient with us. I had the Philly with onions and mushrooms. I loved the White American cheese. I am not from Philly and have not had many cheesesteaks, so I am not even close to an expert on the topic, but i liked what i was eating. The iced tea was good, which is becoming very hard to find. \nThey messed up one of our orders and made a new sandwich and also wrapped up the \"mistake\" for us to take with us.", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rSBYu1pV5AF4WGJUWIdjnQ", "review_id": "KPbHIgg3KwfSUk4F3kQxmQ", "text": "When you are looking for the best Philly in Phoenix, look no further; this is the place.  The sandwich almost melts in your mouth... holy cow! It was delicious.  The fries are just your standard run of the mill fries, or they would have gotten 5 stars.", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "goFvtFPw2m9zdQsHyC8_nw", "review_id": "eoPfee0RGs-gtBq3IiV5uw", "text": "FABULOUS ! \nWhen i lived in Phx i craved a cheese steak having had some of the best this one is great  . This area is a mixed bag of nuts & NEVER thought I would find this winner in the SW. I miss this area if i ever get back I will be getting a cheesesteak from here .", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "dA5QgR7Yxa1CnKrHEuP8Ig", "review_id": "Azv3TEYXoXbWZra3DUoPUQ", "text": "O.K. so I went to my first Overeaters Anonymous meeting on Monday....  no joke. So before I do that deal I'm saying goodbye to my favorite Phoenix delicacies. \n\nThis Place --ohhh. \n\nIt's sex. It's total sex. \n\nSometimes sex is nice. It's fun, it doesn't hurt, it's familiar. \n\nNot here. \n\nIt's like the shy unassuming person you never really thought of doin' it with before.  It's been in the neighborhood forever, you never really hear about how awesome it is, it doesn't look like much from the inside or outside. It kind of looks like an old school adobe Taco Bell. \n\nSo, never really having had a good Philly Cheesesteak sandwhich, I wasn't sure what to expect. \n\nThe Menu is pretty simple. 8 different cheesesteaks, gyros, subs, fries, onion rings, tasty cakes, salads, burgers. \n\nWell duh, I'll get a cheesesteak. \n\nThe cheesesteaks are 10 inches. \n\nEven after I saw that, I was thinking,\"I can take this\". I ordered a half mushroom one, a half pizza one. Thinking I could take 5 inches at a time, and save some for later. \n\nSo I began taking it. \n\nThis shy unassuming restaurant began showing how truly Freaky DeeKay it was. \n\nThe first bite was mind blowing, amazing, opening up whole new vistas of experience. I never knew it could be this good. The steak is chopped on the grill with olive oil, and then covered in white american cheese. The mushroom added the best mushrooms I have ever had on a sandwhich. The pizza side added really well done pizza sauce. \n\nThat first bite ohhh. \n\nThen thats where it got nasty, and rough.\n\nIt's too much! I thought I was tough, I thought I could take it- but this is fried red meat covered in fatty cheese encased in delicious carb centric white italian bread.  That first bite was amazing, but I wasn't sure this was for me. I was worried about the damage to my body. I didn't know if my heart could take it.\n\nThe sandwhich looked at me as if to say \"want me to stop?\". I considered that this was rough, this was new- but my 10 inch big boy was such a demonstration of mastery and experience, I couldn't stop. I NEEDED more.\n\nSo as I was abandoning myself to the experience I realized this was just on the brink of gross enough to be nasty and carnal, and refined enough to be a truly unique experience. There was no fatty pieces in the meat. It wasn't too hard and tough. It's astuteness tempered itself by being soft and delicate.  There were moments where I thought 'Oh my god, I have to stop, I think I might die!\" but I couldn't. I so couldn't.\n\nThis in not something I can handle every day. This sandwhich made me want to eat salads for the rest of the week. Not because I feel dirty or guilty, simply because I know taking this thing pushed the physical limits of my body. \n\nToo many of these and I could easily see myself crying in \nshame and lamenting  \"what man would want me now\"?", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BjWjeAA4EljeQxgmB5vlvA", "review_id": "-Cbe6V6EP2GKCZArHvRwtw", "text": "I driven by this place a few times, saying to myself, I gotta try it!\nI finally had the opportunity to & i was brutally disappointed!  \n\nI went during the lunch hour. Had an OK crowd inside. On the menu Board, it says \"try it, you'll love it\" So i did. I paid almost $7.00 for my steak sandwich. It didn't take that long to cook. (that part I was impressed.) When I got my sandwich, it was a skinny little thing. I took my first bite & the sweet peppers were cold. I usually like to eat the whole sandwich, but I had to leave pieces of bread behind because they were, just that, bread!\n\nI've had steak sandwiches before (in philly) & they are soooo good. Nothing compares to it! but if your craving one, don't come here. Go to the other place that starts with a \"C\"", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "szbTVEtATfn8f9GxbGGO5w", "review_id": "fgom_bxi6XmsOZakmBvckw", "text": "Review is 3.5 stars, I enjoyed my cheese steak when I visited Best of Philly.  It was a Wednesday lunch time and the place was quite busy, I ordered the combo deal with half sandwich, fries, and a pop.  I was offered onions, mushrooms, sweet, and hot peppers.  I declined the sweet peppers.\nI sat down to eat and I thought the sandwich was tasty with good poofy bread, though devoid of mushrooms.  I noticed two slivers of onion and there was a good helping of tangy yellow peppers on top, I wouldn't call them 'hot' by any means.  There were several orders up at the same time as mine, I think someone else maybe grabbed my sandwich by accident.\nSo, all in all a good experience and I would return.  I've never been to Philadelphia to try the 'real' thing maybe that'll be my next foodie vacation!", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sZbWmJaK4e57bL2YxLbQHQ", "review_id": "xP33-laEs-Fuk158-uudUA", "text": "For me this is the best cheesesteak place in the Phoenix area. I'm originally from Boston, and this place would be about 2.5 stars there, but it gets four here in Phoenix for at least doing it the right way. My negative is they skimp on the meat. As others have said, they are a bit thin. At least you can get double meat, but at a cost.", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_GVAV2LjUWEs9fGjslex_A", "review_id": "XugSM1pO-qruuToNLMHb-A", "text": "I've had the cheese steak, gyro and the chicken tenders and all have been very good.   As you can imagine, this place is not really health but every once in a while you need a gut-bomb.", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8Mla-Bc6chLmBJa1fhX70Q", "review_id": "VOiV2x_7BYKY-_lboV_H6g", "text": "I am not huge fan of Philly steak, since I haven't found places around the valley offers that authentic taste.  Friend of my suggested try this place, since he knows the owner.  So, I gave it a try...  MAN!! First bite exploded in my mouth!! Never thought Philly steak could be this good!!  Meat is so soft and tender, and flavors are WOW!  Owner says, he only uses fresh and high quality meat..  I can tell!!  I highly recommend this place!!  Try it! You won't be disappointed!!", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KSTOdz0lSFCkqBSRNwjERA", "review_id": "uQ25FtFcvpP8AcV6iFI4HQ", "text": "My BF swears by this place. He says its the closest he's had to the cheesesteaks in Philly. Well I've never been to Philly and if their famous cheesesteaks are like these, than I'll have to past. Don't get me wrong, they taste good but I've definitely had way better. I am a huge fan of cheesesteaks and I've had my fair share of cheesesteaks in my lifetime to make that judgement.", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "gcyEUr4DXcbjnGRAWFtfAQ", "review_id": "DXv48Qb_fOM64fk96fLeNw", "text": "I've been meaning to check this place out for SOOOO long, just never got the chance. I wanted a warm meal, so I decided to go get me a cheesesteak. I went with the regular cheese steak and had them add grilled onions, mushrooms and sweet peppers. It was around $7.50 with the added veggies. It was pretty good, but the meat was underseasoned and there wasn't enough for the size of the roll (10 inch) I needed more onions than they gave me, but it was still a decent cheesesteak. I'll go back if I\"m looking for a middle of the road cheesesteak,, but am sadly still on the hunt for the totally awesome cheesesteak here in the desert", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z06IHGXI_ofBc2DkAbCgnA", "review_id": "cD70t5sQ4NfjHH9C6Ece1Q", "text": "I can't believe I haven't reviewed Best of Philly yet... I've been coming here for ten years now and the food is always consistent, tasty and cheap.  Yes, the cheesesteaks are delicious, but you HAVE to try their gyros. AMAZING. Just remember your number if you call in for takeout...they don't take your name. Bombsteak!", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MtZ9pTrYhUhXEE45Ee4pnw", "review_id": "-d-YJRW2Rxc1f_4lrVhI9w", "text": "Amazing!  Simply all around great.", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "giwch_jkHmILclbawH3FSg", "review_id": "jVaXQ17TSYpyiNo-92Eoag", "text": "Love this place, I've been coming for years and the same family has been here since I can remember which means their food is just as good today. Cheese steaks are great and make sure you get the grilled peppers!", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kk05snSafuIFK0lsxoMNzA", "review_id": "0cGkqMOOacI25CUKp6I4NQ", "text": "great people run this place. it is clean and the food is always great.", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W5fdWpuyWBhfOsd0C_qq6g", "review_id": "b2Ab5ZAOSeJKwaeLjaHpww", "text": "One of the best cheese steaks in the valley!  Can't wait to go back.  We tried to but they were closed for the day :-(\n\nTheir hours vary quite a bit by the day of the week (they cater mostly to the weekday lunch crowd) so if you are going on the weekend then check the hours.\n\nSome of their other offerings look good too, but I'm not sure I'd try them....I'm just there for the cheese steak and that is all....yum!", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ugHv5nnhzrku9zHQMUfOOw", "review_id": "dqy9zmqtNDpyw8zNKQSt1w", "text": "Bread, Tastykakes & wise chips..\nPerfect taste, just a little light on the steak.. Barely enough to cover inside the roll.\nVery good, but not \"Philly's Best\". ;)", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7ToIE5d3_oyqJ6zyxg1OVA", "review_id": "xTGxBYL1i6_l1zZTQVgrFg", "text": "I can recommend the chicken cheese steak - very tasty and filling. Onions, good bread, chicken, and cheese sauce -- and it doesn't fall apart.  It could use more chicken for the price, but still good. Note that it's very tiny inside - be prepared to squeeze through. They sell Tastykakes at the register, which makes sense, since the company is located in Pittsburgh. http://www.tastykake.com/aboutus/", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h9FvuiV-YcvrAYBQhdSoEQ", "review_id": "YbsjtALTnOPtquVqfPzSWA", "text": "I was stoked to find real Philly cheese steak place. They defiantly look the part. But the sandwich, although it was tasty, it didn't have much meat on it!! Especially for $6.59 for a ten incher. I felt like I had eaten a six inch sub with double bread. If I ever come back I guess I'd have to spring for double meat. They did however have \"Tasty Cakes\" just like back East. You can't beet a good \"Butterscotch Krimpet\"!", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-RGZxK5ZXk_zQ7KnaUOfug", "review_id": "eOBuYWfUkdbqQ4_vw6MyBA", "text": "Great cheesesteaks, clean, and everyone here is very friendly!\n\nWhat more could you ask from from a steakshop??", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gwBmKjbUQbGdvpJJmUXzOg", "review_id": "Bzq1hLI4BXpFUXmdkq7UrQ", "text": "I'm visiting from LA, so this was the first time I have eaten at Best Of Philly. I will for sure eat there next trip! The Gyros was amazing! And the mushroom steak sub was too die for! Thanks to the nice people working, I think it was the owner and maybe his wife.", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_2oYcAukTIaexAnsjUo9tg", "review_id": "4cFhMb0-fx6oQeZ3oqjBgg", "text": "Guy knocked me over the head and drug me here caveman-style to get a Philly Steak craving he'd been having out of his system.\n\nHe ordered his with onions and bell pepper and two-times extra cheese.\n\nThe steak was flavorful, bread was chewy, veggies done just right. \n\nThe white american cheese, however, especially when doubled, was like Elmer's Glue on a sandwich. It ruined it for me (not a cheese lover), but my guy sat there munching with a starry-eyed look on his face chewing through all that cheese.\n\nI asked him how it was; he nodded, likely unable to speak due to cheese mouth glue syndrome. To each his own.\n\nMy gyro was delightful, one of the finest I've had. \n\nTook away one star for how cramped it is inside. They even encourage you to share tables with strangers.", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pEVf8GRshP9HUkSpizc9LA", "review_id": "ue6GI_Rvn36mRPFvyJDSJA", "text": "I have driven by this place on Central Avenue for years and never stopped in.  Decided today to grab a quick lunch and was pleasantly surprised...the cheeseteak was quite good, but disappointed they don't make them with whiz, the fries were decent and I love that they sell Tastycakes...yummy!  The staff was very friendly and the few tables fill up quickly, so beware of what time you come if you want to eat there.", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MiApu1_03YUaFpKWhZndjg", "review_id": "eH75U6Yu0lXVL-iCxjaVDw", "text": "I'm from Philly, which of course nothing in Az can compare to a real cheese steak. I've visited this place a couple times, and  as the saying goes,  third time was  a charm(not exactly). The guy in the kitchen was rude to me when i tried to grab a few ketchup packets and napkins near the register.I honestly never sat down and ate in there, which I didn't know napkins and ketchup were on the tables. What made my visit worse was that a gentlemen behind me in line did exactly the same thing,and   nothing was said to him.I felt like the kitchen guy was border line yelling at me as if I was going to steal all the napkins and ketchup packets from the  other paying customers... who would do such a thing??? lol. Anyways, my cheese steak was nothing special, which I was hoping it would be on my third visit.And the way i was treated was unnecessary.", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e6mebLMV6GCnXzzGw2aQNw", "review_id": "a9b8PLILI_rgUR07CNZcSw", "text": "Best Philly cheesesteak in town!", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bMFSEta1Ju31P1EnssuUug", "review_id": "56F6mLmGvhcefmt47rIveg", "text": "Went there for lunch today 3/2/13.  Business hours posted said they closed at 4PM on Saturday's.  Then why the hell were they close at 350PM ?  I will never visit this establisment again.", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uQNs3g8rXB9DcFg_jKiKUQ", "review_id": "tAjgmMlHCYvlOxhiOMGHQg", "text": "I treat myself to this every once in a while as an indulgence.  Food is fabulous. Best Philly Cheese steak in Arizona.  Always fresh ingredients and they ship in specialty items in from Pennsylvania.", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uQNs3g8rXB9DcFg_jKiKUQ", "review_id": "wBiOXQttbWaXFbUnZpEXZQ", "text": "I was heartbroken on my last visit.  Rather than increase the price (which I would not have minded), They are now using frozen, generic steak patties instead of the fresh sliced prime rib.  I didn't see any of the novelty items (ie.. TastyCakes) and I think they fired their cook as the owner was manning the grill.  Too sad!", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3Ac2BXD7KmwEcW7IfTFtGQ", "review_id": "eAZj-QBhr-F3Z5YtClsRmw", "text": "I ate here for lunch yesterday, had a cheesesteak, fries and large coke, cost me around $10.   It was a GOOD meal, nothing spectacular.  While not at the top of my list, I would eat there again.", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sktfzy8FIq3B4XL0UQBuhQ", "review_id": "cug6IIwYGjPuwywwfv2cWQ", "text": "I'm a cheesesteak guy, born and bred. Left the City of Brotherly Shove 30 years ago and my quest for good cheesesteaks continue.\n\nVery impressed with Best of Philly. Their rolls, while not the world famous Amoroso's, are generally good in both flavor and texture. There's a real art to bread that will hold up to a good, gooey steak yet not be too bready. Theirs does the trick.\n\nThe cheesesteaks themselves are a great value at about $7 for a 10\". I like mine packed, so usually splurge for the extra steak at $1.99. KT loves The Bomb steak with peppers, etc.\n\nThe service is always fast and friendly. The dining area is no frills but clean and there's a nice little patio outside if you so choose.\n\nI make a special trip to see these guys whenever down in PHX. Well worth the trip!", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x21z1j8F_Eox3Gg7Olj0WQ", "review_id": "AEGHnuTvG61PKC1McIP_Fw", "text": "Food....very good cheesesteak. Price is good for what you're getting.\n\nAmbiance....tight and crowded. I can feel a little claustrophobic when there isn't enough space between me and the next guy. This place made me feel really uncomfortable...extremely tight, no room to breathe. Almost turned around as soon as I stepped in the door.\n\nStaff...very friendly and efficient.\n\nVerdict...take it to go.", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "C6IOtaaYdLIT5fWd7ZYIuA", "review_id": "lKnDFkTHzMUab158fg7VJg", "text": "All in all it was ok. The bread was the best part. The sandwhich was good just over priced for the volume of meat. Read Jack N's review. Here it is.\n\n The steak tasted good.  Had a nice juice to it and was tender enough.  I wish they put enough of it to fill the bun.  The toppings also were a bit on the light side.  If you are going to charge 7 bucks for a cheesesteak you should be generous with the toppings.", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7THEurY-KEbZ0m1Xn8BTxg", "review_id": "q6aSITCZwRatnaU_5gpdMw", "text": "I can't decide which is better the Philly cheesesteak or the onion rings...both are delicious! If i worked in Phoenix I would eat here all the time.", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0uisySk8dEypqnqw2C7KUw", "review_id": "81b34WT-p62nGB51c-Hdzg", "text": "I think this is the most underrated lunch spot in central Phoenix.  Authentic  Philly food.  Can get busy at noon, but you can get it to go....", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nGvxLe5jdJGbxTYt9XjScw", "review_id": "XFzG77fiH9VOGmJjedYkkw", "text": "Initially was not happy with overall customer experience but after reading my yelp review the owner did go out of his way to make sure that I was satisfied.", "business_id": "HFT3DqcWXrWaxbLFgI1jjg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HOleI3jz1MLNUJ6cc1x0Pw", "review_id": "aIoJp0HzvcEf8ZMIzIJjMQ", "text": "I was looking to create some custom signs for my themed birthday party and turned to FASTSIGNS because it is located just a few blocks from my house. I was really glad I ended up choosing them because my experience was really great. \n\nTo start with, when I emailed the online quote request, I got a prompt - and very thorough - response from Jeff. Unlike some businesses that respond to quote requests with a zillion other questions, Jeff took a stab right away at specs/materials and an estimate. This made me so much more likely to engage and really saved me a lot of back-and-forth (which I just don't have time to do during the work week). \n\nWhen I picked up the signs, they were great quality and the work was as I pictured it. I also thought the prices were reasonable for custom signs. \n\nOverall, I was very happy with my FASTSIGNS experience and would definitely go back for any future sign needs!", "business_id": "HFT3DqcWXrWaxbLFgI1jjg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8JIFNpr8kSfvcKQqSAj2cg", "review_id": "uKfhuBgiWvCg6YBw12TcCw", "text": "We use Fast Signs for the vinyl lettering on our service vans. Good prices and the colors hold up great in the AZ sun.", "business_id": "HFT3DqcWXrWaxbLFgI1jjg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hi_thAZJUhMxZ7wSCfC-eg", "review_id": "GQ3DQVXXSKYFYMjXysxCyQ", "text": "damn this place is dead... but cute i suppose!.. part of it at least.  if i didn't go by myself, i'd have much more fun grabbing a beer at every place that had beer!  well, what is it like 3 places?  anyway, why does anyone come here unless they're me who is stranded downtown for the week on business?", "business_id": "JIV4LF8KE8pAUnU28QAhIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xW5ajZ7ke4IeRmJylPKagg", "review_id": "-Z9DJjQa0DsifFraAdr2bA", "text": "the arizona center is to phoenix as the galleria is to scottsdale.  can you say white elephant?", "business_id": "JIV4LF8KE8pAUnU28QAhIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "IlHr4iZlyM-Z1yjyGJtKhA", "review_id": "ZSzGRcYqXUV1tJs86vR1KA", "text": "Being a tourist (who usually hates touristy crap), I was actually really glad to accidently stumble across this place. I was able to eat (on Easter when it seemed the whole city was closed) and swing back by to find wonderful artisan-made gifts for my mom's 60th birthday and  my dog-sitting friend (and a tiny pair of coral studs for myself). The landscaping was pretty, too, though the classical music blaring from speakers was odd. Maybe that (and the security guy on a motorized cart) was keeping the homeless and hookers away. I didn't see any--I hear that they hate classical.", "business_id": "JIV4LF8KE8pAUnU28QAhIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "sEWeeq41k4ohBz4jS_iGRw", "review_id": "f-z5gVkRrDZuIt2tJK9JbQ", "text": "This place is just hanging on.   I remember back in the day when they the piano bar, 80's club, sports bars, and a ton of other places to check out.\n\nThere a a few restaurants still open, but barely.  Never seen any of them even close to half full.\n\nI pretty much just go to the theaters here nowadays.  At least there are no crowds to deal with.", "business_id": "JIV4LF8KE8pAUnU28QAhIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "6hvcowqr8NYug9u-Bzw8Jg", "review_id": "cjBe4rR2pMh9hvY2X0xevQ", "text": "The lady at the Phoenix Visitors Center highly suggested we check this place out. They have a few of the basic stores you are likely to find in any mall, indoor our outside, within the US. They have a bunch of places that sell apparently artist-made gifts and clothing, but it is for the most part pretty kitschy (not in a good way though). They have a few restaurants including a Hooters. Overall, it seems it is nothing to write home about and certainly isn't a tourist destination.", "business_id": "JIV4LF8KE8pAUnU28QAhIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FxxYCRPcpd__yhRRmmtyMQ", "review_id": "CPMr6azGmoliFa5nYcOckQ", "text": "Jeez, I didn't know this place was still alive until I moved back.\n\nI think it's safe to say that this shopping center was a failed experiment in bringing people back to downtown. Sure, alot of people are slowly trickling back to the center of the city, but not as a result of this. The lifeblood of this place tends to be the suit types that swing in for happy hour at Hooters or other bars that think that interior design is bolting an rusty Route 66 sign to the wall.\n\nIf this place didn't have a movie theater, I'd brand this place with one star.", "business_id": "JIV4LF8KE8pAUnU28QAhIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7jOAowWbwD-ER1hJE_GAeQ", "review_id": "EJ0n5bXKN7kPloyj4J4JqA", "text": "Growing up in Arizona I remember the days when this place had a lot going for it. Recently, I ventured back on a visit back home and was less then impressed. It would seem that whoever is managing this place now cares more about what the place looks like then whether or not there is actually anything worthy of shopping or eating at. The slide has been so bad here that I fear it will become a ghost town if the economy gets any worse. Before long it won't be worth the rent for the few retailers that are left occupying it. Shame...", "business_id": "JIV4LF8KE8pAUnU28QAhIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9mjItdXixKECanLV6RBIrw", "review_id": "hjkBhcEzrRzdTGUF1NMAeA", "text": "This is a nice spot to go if you're in downtown, but I can't call it a destination. It offers several restaurant options, which I haven't tried (but some are on my to-do list) and some shopping. The majority of the shops are tourist-oriented, which makes sense considering the Sheraton, Hyatt and Convention Center are within a couple blocks. The theater is clean, and it's nice that it's less crowded than those in the suburban strip malls. It has nice landscaping and it's great to have green space downtown, considering Phoenix could use some open public space (plazas, parks, etc.) in this area. However, the park is a bit secluded within the Arizona Center, which makes it a bit less inviting, but there are waterfalls and shade that keep the outdoor temperatures cooler in that area. That being said, there isn't too much for local appeal and overall it's good as a stop if you're spending a lot of time downtown. \n\nIf you want to save on parking and don't mind the walking distance, there is a free lot on Central/McKinley northwest of the Arizona Center (and just northeast of the Westward Ho Building) ...that is, for now. It isn't a tremendous walking distance, however.", "business_id": "JIV4LF8KE8pAUnU28QAhIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 3, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "5B5fyTX11NXiaf9HGeLCXQ", "review_id": "O4V_v3nWSwm-DBS55vCGQQ", "text": "My senior prom was held here some years ago and - much like the amalgammation of events that led up to my high school graduation - the Arizona Center still makes me feel socially awkward, unwanted, and uncomfortable.\n\nI don't even know the names of kitschy tourist shops here, but they definitely boast \"I'll Give up Breathing Before I Give Up Beer\" shirts in their window displays. Ugh, really? Yeah, I so want to advertise to all the crackheads and hobos on Van Buren that I'm 100% tore up in the middle of the day. Maybe I will buy some Kachina bobbleheads and flower-printed cardstock and call it a day. Not before I stop at Hooters on my lunch break, of course.\n\nI wish this place retained some of its former charm, or at least a viable destination for my too-short weekday lunches. Unfortunately it's chock full of douchebag midday Mill-rejects who jaywalk across Van Buren just to stop in the middle of a high-traffic area and look around stupidly for the best chain bar. And not that I bother with the upper level (what the hell is even up there? anything?), but has anyone noticed the broke-ass escalator that has been chained off for two years? Am I making this up? This place really can't be that bad, right?\n\nThe movie theater is decent if you're comparing it to the massacred, always full of the guy that thinks obvious foreshadowing in movies is  a profound revelation environment at the AZ Mills Harkins, but my only faint recollection of this place was watching the ATHF movie here while day-drunk, passing out a quarter of the way through. Maybe I shouldn't advertise that here. At least no one kicked me out, which is a plus, because I snore.\n\nThis place is way more fun at night when you're 17 and no one likes you. Unless you're one of the bizarre downtown tourists that takes \"art\" photos of dirty alleys and family portraits in front of the Subway, you probably have somewhere better to be.", "business_id": "JIV4LF8KE8pAUnU28QAhIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0KXxuKxlspsO6CrDLgQJ-w", "review_id": "O8TlQ9qPNJoe0T67BvNang", "text": "Arizona Center is a great IDEA, but a not so great reality. The tourist-y stores here selling \"authentic\" Arizona / Southwest merchandise are a joke. New York & Company is one of the few stores on the otherwise vacant second floor. (Which totally doesn't fit with the rest of the mall)\n\nThe design of the place is nice, and decent restaurants dot the complex. What really bumps this place form 2 to 3 stars are the beautiful gardens and fountains surrounding it. Oh, and AMC!\n\nBut Arizona Center will not prosper until Downtown Phoenix has a strong pedestrian crowd and a heavy use of the Light Rail. The location is fabulous, but it just doesn't work.", "business_id": "JIV4LF8KE8pAUnU28QAhIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qF5lwvN_9tlBIRc3LLxXVQ", "review_id": "ynwtwMDfQ3y_hN1BpIXI5g", "text": "Needed a quick bite across the street after I landed at the Sheraton. In short, some interesting stores and restaurants all just thrown together. I think it could be so much more. A Subway, Pizzeria Uno, Hooters, and AMC then a NY & Co. My fiancee would like the latter, but I'm thinking \"well what the...\"\n\nFor quick food come here; and don't get me wrong, next time I might try the Uno, as I love the one in Chi-town. But I get this feeling it's not really a mall or a center and just a few places crammed together to make the tourists feel at home, but I didn't feel at home. This place was sooo empty!!!", "business_id": "JIV4LF8KE8pAUnU28QAhIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "y4jvWACMIIP640U8iYqX-g", "text": "I've been working in the Arizona Center for about 4.5 years now, and I've finally decided to review it.\n\nI like the design of this place well enough, as there's plenty of shade, its well landscaped, and theres some form of security to keep the hobos and crackheads out 90% of the time.  \n\nThe restaurants here are mediocre and somewhat boring.  In regards to lunch, you have Subway, which I am sick of, dirty water pizza at Cafe Roma, hooters (greasy tasting), Starbucks (great service), Unos, (dark interior, mediocre pizza), 1130, Sams Cafe, Big Fat Greek Restaurant, Coldstone, NY & Co, AMC theatre, and a barrage of touristy places as well.\n\nUpstairs is an engineering firm and FSN Arizona as well.  I think at one point back in the day, there used to be food places and a bar or 2 up there, but now its different.  The gardens here are pretty, relaxing and enjoyable.\n\nI think based off food and shopping alone, this place sux, overall.  For anything reasonable and quick to eat, your stuck with Subway and Cafe Roma.  Everything else is sit down with waiter service.  I don't have any one recomendation to make this place better, except maybe different/better choices in resturants and eating choices.", "business_id": "JIV4LF8KE8pAUnU28QAhIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iDsAP_iWCSO3HRx5xVzy4g", "review_id": "pyNKjq7Zs1CyFYj73SU5cw", "text": "I was visiting AZ & was on my way back to Cali. I had not had bfast & it was closer to brunch than lunch so I stopped here. There are many stores, one which was truly unfriendly the Flag Store. The other places were nice. There was one called Oak Tree which had some nice things. Not too pricey, but not ghetto either. I ate at a Greek restaurant which had wonderful food. It was beyond good. The waiter was kindness & the atmosphere was just calm. If you want to get more than one thing done. I say try here. I was pleased.", "business_id": "JIV4LF8KE8pAUnU28QAhIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "rCGQtgrBmjVeJfhchN_gRg", "review_id": "7Dn24rrj2_R3CxUF0mf-Kg", "text": "Sad...sad...sad....what happened, this place was once cool, I give it a few more months and it will be offices or ghostown, I think one the reasons people do not go there, paying for parking is just not cool anymore..it cost me $12 bucks..and when talked to the attendant just for an explanation...he acted like he just did not give a shit!! That will be my last time there, and as far as recommendations to friends and family...forget it!! Too quote a famous movie \"Iceberg ahead!!\"", "business_id": "JIV4LF8KE8pAUnU28QAhIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 4, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "eBwBjylS66qPcHs2_ajLag", "review_id": "GQPZR2e7K5rXtWMwKm9gNA", "text": "There are so many reasons this place is a failure, even though I am so so thankful for the existence (though not the idiotic design and planning) of the AMC 24 here.  Full of 2nd-rate restaurants and trinket shops, it just doesn't have much draw.  (Sam's Cafe is really the only restaurant here that I go to much.)\n\nRather than putting the theater (blank walls) in the center with the shops and restaurants around it to create a vibrant urban space, they killed the street-facing ability of much of this block by turning it outside-in and into a little suburban \"enter me and leave the city\" area.   You combine that with the concept of 2nd floor retail (again a suburban mall concept), and this place is a complete failure.  Notice nothing exists on the 2nd floor.  Even if it had 3x the foot-traffic nothing could survive up there, because no one would ever see anything on a 2nd floor in-passing on their way to something else and thereby never \"discover\" it.  Whoever conceived and built this \"Center\" should be tarred, feathered, and forced to live in Anthem.\n\nActually, judging by the design, they probably do live in Anthem.", "business_id": "JIV4LF8KE8pAUnU28QAhIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f3LA83yEEBMj9q92H28O7w", "review_id": "dnopzT2KhIQt99TolX38JQ", "text": "I like that it's right downtown by my house.\n\nI dislike that it's mostly vacant.", "business_id": "JIV4LF8KE8pAUnU28QAhIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WRVrxPlDOCFsKmzhjdGqxg", "review_id": "4rQBWfA45oKQhA21jAt4tg", "text": "This isn't a fabulous downtown development BY ANY MEANS, but I did enjoy walking to the movie theater when I lived down the street at Camden Copper Square. AMC's theater is normally uncrowded, has friendly staff, big screens and comfortable stadium seating.\n\nI will also, be honest, I think the \"garden\" aspect of the development facing Van Buren ST is pretty lovely - especially at night. It is a lush oasis that feels cool, moist and calming amidst the urban heat island h.e.double hockey sticks of surrounding blocks.\n\nThis isn't the best that the downtown Phoenix offers, but it's also not the worst.", "business_id": "JIV4LF8KE8pAUnU28QAhIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9W_MeofBxF0lEzdKQMN9uQ", "review_id": "1xe69RG-WIPFCDfGqYn11g", "text": "After finding out there was a shopping center less that a block from my hotel I was ecstatic! BUT after going there at 11.15am when they opened at 11am I was soooo disappointed to find that there is only one real store here. The rest are typical chain restaurants. LAME! The outer decor is nice though.", "business_id": "JIV4LF8KE8pAUnU28QAhIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "WsGKZTTtLhvBbrk4rUkAhw", "text": "Yes there are merchant and business centers with better designs out there.  But this place is here and will be here for a while.  I have enjoyed the conveninece of having the AMC across the street and most of the restaurants within the center offer pretty nice happy hour deals or incentives if you have you movie ticket.  \nI do feel the AZ Center is under appreciated and under utilized.  The restaurants may not be stellar but most of them are good.   \n\nMy favorite part is the more lush park area with the water and the falls adjacent to Sam's Cafe and My Big Fat Greek.  I have seen weddings and parties hosted in this area.   There have been nights where I am restless and can't sleep and I walk over here and sit and listen to the water and zone out while staring at the lights wrapped around the trees through the interior of the park area.    It also makes patio dining at either of these two restaurants quite enjoyable (along with the heaters they provide in the winter and the misters in the summer).", "business_id": "JIV4LF8KE8pAUnU28QAhIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SHcX9hp5RG3-OqsbvissIQ", "review_id": "N7mV0Ful26k0WmSpkGZuCg", "text": "This place would just be OK if they didn't insult you by charging you to park just to try to give them some business.  It's pretty dead, with lots of empty shops.  You'd think they'd want to encourage more visitors.  There are a couple of decent restaurants in the place, but nothing fantastic.  Otherwise it's mostly overpriced trinket shops.", "business_id": "JIV4LF8KE8pAUnU28QAhIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XDVABSG5JRXry3Dm45vnyA", "review_id": "IeOxT9rk4vxNRNoWGnTtcg", "text": "I love the az center. My wife and I have been coming here for years. When we have an evening from the kids, this where we will catch a movie at the amc. There is a romantic give after the sun sets.", "business_id": "JIV4LF8KE8pAUnU28QAhIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IO3AsR6cdMto7VCwfPzf2w", "review_id": "sj5_oZ9Haa4xg8H06HkPhw", "text": "The Arizona Center could seriously use an upgrade. I think it would thrive better if there were more clothing shops in here. A couple of the restaurants are decent, including Sam's Cafe and Big Fat, and I like their addition of Corner Bakery. They also have some hidden treasures like Cafe Roma. Besides that, it's kind of a dump. The bathrooms are absolultey disgusting.\n\nThe place definitely has potential. It has a pretty little garden area that was a nice touch. It is in a decent location, really close to ASU and a bunch of businesses. It just needs some more work.", "business_id": "JIV4LF8KE8pAUnU28QAhIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HFzJb1EnBsB6fD5s-9fXUA", "review_id": "4lT0EEbUBq68QGwx77PIlg", "text": "I miss the old Arizona Center. It was once a great place to shop, party and do everything you could do. That was 18 years ago....Today, not so much. The parking is kinda silly, the shops are gone with only a couple of them there. The theater is about the only good thing here in the center. Back in the day they had some really nice shops .\nThey also had a great bar upstairs that had dueling pianos, sports dance bar and a hip hop bar all in one. I don't think it's there anymore.\nNow, there are just a bunch of junky restaurants...Brick being the most over priced pizza in the whole area. Hooters, well, it's Hooters.\n\nAh well, at least the garden is beautiful and a great place to chill.\n\nI just wish they wouldn't call this place \"Arizona Center\". This joint is not a good representation of Arizona, at all.", "business_id": "JIV4LF8KE8pAUnU28QAhIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a1BubBSy5yyAkPUzJR47dw", "review_id": "DjvJQppzk4YfNUw4_BpZlA", "text": "I actually really like Arizona Center! We went down to the new Sushi Kokoro last night and had a great meal, saw a movie at AMC, and then had had an after movie coffee at Starbucks while looking over the beautiful garden area -- very nice!  It may not be the same place it was 18 years ago, but come on, I don't think the night club, sports bar, dueling piano crowd is really what they are looking to attract. It seems like a great place to hang out or take your family. I can see where is there is room for some updates - but overall I like Arizona Center.\n\nAnd another nice surprise - parking is actually now free for 2 hours! Yay!", "business_id": "JIV4LF8KE8pAUnU28QAhIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "97GRnWj7Iv4TXY9OT1E_8Q", "review_id": "sH8Q49y5JzJiurZCp531eQ", "text": "I definitely miss the mall so much back home. Stuck in Flagstaff for a few months for a city girl like me is tough. It just makes me home sick. The center remind me so much of the malls back home. I mean, it's a really nice place. The view, the stores, the food, it's so nice. The lighting at night was beautiful. It's small but hanging out there for a day with my friends was fun. It's quiet and nice.", "business_id": "JIV4LF8KE8pAUnU28QAhIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0Ke0iSAPYi8hUVxLocAlYQ", "review_id": "FoTqCeyCssp3MyEWwEql0w", "text": "This place is surprisingly underutilized and minimally successful, judging from the sometimes sparse crowds and difficulty in keeping businesses afloat. Since it is a part of my downtown Phoenix work environment, I love a chance to visit whether it's for a mid-afternoon coffee or an after-work Happy Hour. This is a quaint oasis in the middle of the \"concrete island\" of downtown.\n\nBest things I've have ever seen here by sheer chance include: 1) the Hooters girls practicing their hula hoop skills on a perfectly beautiful sunny day (see uploaded photos), and 2) the Halloween Zombie walk that routed some 300 revelers dressed and zombified through the Center. In addition to the recurrent clich\u00e9 zombies (zombie businessman, zombie bride & groom, zombie cheerleader, etc.), the best costume had to be \"sad clown zombie\", complete with frownie clownface makeup and a pathetic, anemic little \"aroooga\" bulb horn.\n\nThis is a place where I like to people-watch, soak up the sun, enjoy the green landscaping, and grab a coffee or lunch. A break here has the healing power of 100 stolen moments.", "business_id": "JIV4LF8KE8pAUnU28QAhIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uZbTb-u-GVjTa2gtQfry5g", "review_id": "WUQtP_yo9qvjtIc6TUmvwQ", "text": "While there are some decent restaurants here, and the Arizona Center itself is very nice to walk around, there aren't enough stores here to entice people to stay here for more than the time it takes to eat a meal here, or watch a movie at the AMC.", "business_id": "JIV4LF8KE8pAUnU28QAhIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zfysCL-0uQNCWdGvzZ6QWA", "review_id": "gzXZHoga7HWe8k5Gbhy80Q", "text": "I like Arizona Center, but the parking situation leaves much to be desired. I found it confusing, over priced, and inconvenient when I wanted to see a movie. It was raining, I didn't know where to go, or to take my parking ticket to get validated. It ended up okay because my ticket was unreadable so I did not have to end up paying to park after all, but I would have been pretty irritated for $1 every 20 min after a 2+ hr long movie!\nI also think they could advertise more or something. It's always seemed like a secret. I was taken here by a friend some 7 years ago, but I didn't know my way around down town yet, and I never heard of it again to be reminded of where it was until recently.\n\nIt has potential, but definitely underutilized.\n I agree that while its nice to walk around, there isn't enough substance to keep patrons there for a long time.\n\nI was also excited about seeing Corner Bakery there, but again, that's not too long of a visit.", "business_id": "JIV4LF8KE8pAUnU28QAhIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_tVI6-YW4917BSzKodlpOQ", "review_id": "jLy3rxjW9apXD6YUc3gh9w", "text": "I love coming here I think it's one of the hidden gems of the city. There are great restaurants. But mostly I love the scenery . They have done a wonderful job of creating a tranquil environment. I consider this a great place to change and be alone and read , snap I grew photos  for fun, and even a good place to prolong a date. As you walk into this amazing courtyard there  is a fountain, a lot of lit trees, flowers, benches, and soft modern contemporary music playing in the background. Bring a date here and all the work of ambiance is done for you.", "business_id": "JIV4LF8KE8pAUnU28QAhIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DHZ-kZ9sPDMmpnyFGXQ4hg", "review_id": "oIpxehXBWgdNJwKaiYsT0Q", "text": "Me and the Mrs were looking for a place to kill some time while waiting to catch a plane home from Az. So we figured we would look on Yelp for a mall to stroll through. We came across the Arizona Center an saw it was near the airport so we figured we would give it a shot. What a let down! This place is far from what I consider a mall or even a strip mall. A few whack ass stores and some meager restaurants. To top it off we had to pay to park there. Lame! Won't be wasting our time here again.", "business_id": "JIV4LF8KE8pAUnU28QAhIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QhuESGhOQWnKqwlSrISm8A", "review_id": "HW5q6fNwW7YuVkGu6qo73g", "text": "Seems to always be cycling out old places and in the new.  Hard to keep up, but at least there are always options..", "business_id": "JIV4LF8KE8pAUnU28QAhIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4DtBamDdmuYGozIHJN9cig", "review_id": "5pBK77RbC7ifNW0O6cjjng", "text": "A year or two ago, Arizona Center was a destination for shoppers in need of Kokopeli socks or shot glasses blazoned with cacti. No more, no more! The kitschy tourist shops are gone, except for the flag store and the sports logo store. Most of the retail store fronts are simply empty.\n\nRestaurants are still around and range from pizza-by-the-slice through mediocre Mexican to kitschy family dining to high-end sit-down dining. If you're a conventioneer at a downtown hotel and want a walk and some palm-tree-infused atmosphere, you've got lots of dinner choices.\n\nThe major reason to come here, at this point, is that you live/work in or near downtown and want either (a) to see a movie or (b) to sit by a fountain and eat. Both of those functions are quite adequate and mean you took light rail or walked. DO NOT use the parking ramp. The few times I've tried it, I've ended up in a line of exiting cars with unreadable tickets. The parking system doesn't work, and it dumps you into some odd bit of \"turn this way only\" lanes at the edge of downtown.\n\nIf it's tourist kitsch you need for pals back home, you're now stuck trekking to Old Town Scottsdale.", "business_id": "JIV4LF8KE8pAUnU28QAhIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nYfpquFWxQC342RenTI3rA", "review_id": "YWlWalQ8ugdKRCBo0VddyQ", "text": "Hard to park, prepare for all sorts of crowds from homeless to teen grunge skaters. Variety of mostly restaurants available. The second floor is only office space. There is an adorable garden area with some beautiful waterfalls and statues.", "business_id": "JIV4LF8KE8pAUnU28QAhIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9tXL9eJNIi9SL5pdCYeyZQ", "review_id": "9rKMscGgugVfGAxu0Bo1sA", "text": "There is so much that could be done here, it's a shame that it's not as utilized as it could be. The garden area is absolutely breathtaking, and perfect for wedding, but when I attempted to reach out to their \"contact\", I didn't hear back. It's been weeks. Well, better luck with another vendor downtown, I suppose...", "business_id": "JIV4LF8KE8pAUnU28QAhIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6anYEIYMB5N-6v1EgWdo_w", "review_id": "6thJwYZalw5UWZQ2YsRttA", "text": "I work at the AZ Center building so I may be a little bias in my review but I'm a big fan of the area.  Its pleasant to be able to work in a location with so much surrounding it.  Not to mention the benches, trees and various fountains really makes it a nice little oasis in the heart of downtown Phoenix.", "business_id": "JIV4LF8KE8pAUnU28QAhIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IhcTLLWKS6ZiNyIX9oQQPQ", "review_id": "j1pkdK87yfVCrDvFCNxqrw", "text": "The landscaping and maintenance are well done.  I walk down here at lunch to detox and revitalize myself for the afternoon.  I don't see a whole lot of stores that would draw me in on a regular basis though.  I am hopeful this place will see a Renaissance and draw in more interesting shops ala The Union at the Biltmore.", "business_id": "JIV4LF8KE8pAUnU28QAhIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "k2u1F6spBGhgk2JtAe97QA", "review_id": "rBAvgQ9kcgVk0RMCDvLvRw", "text": "Dear Arizona Center,\n\nHow have you been? You're not looking so well. Last time a came to visit we just shot some family pictures and went on our merry way. Would have been nice to hang out and catch up with the family there on the grounds but there is about 5 things to do and not a one sounded appealing.\n\nI rarely go to AMC theater so that might worth doing at some point. Plus my dear friends just moved in very very closely to this structure. Perhaps I just remember you back in your hayday and that is why I am wary. \n\nIt still is a beautiful grounds and the fountains are still enchanting. \n\nSuppose I'll see you again soon old friend. Till then take care. \n\nWith love, \nReese", "business_id": "JIV4LF8KE8pAUnU28QAhIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yXa1HFUJ3BtSqkDwTHdAUQ", "review_id": "x6sZ9a1ct9LyhMLSfgpV5Q", "text": "Nothing special about the place really. I feel like it was built for the lunch hour crowd. Always loved Sam's Cafe but not sure since it changed names if it's any good.", "business_id": "JIV4LF8KE8pAUnU28QAhIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y-dppYjzqvBIgnzu5accng", "review_id": "v0j3YBvVCwm0ML78K0fIGQ", "text": "Such great restaurants and parks...", "business_id": "JIV4LF8KE8pAUnU28QAhIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yRubqnQy4ExPYTel7KsNog", "review_id": "W6NXuoIUJG_fhT1vRao7ag", "text": "So much wasted potential...  Though I am not a local I am sure that Arizona Center has seen better days. \n\nI stopped by with my cousins last week to check out the Canyon Cafe. \nWhat was once a promising outdoor shopping center in the heart of downtown phoenix is now virtually out of business. Most of the stores have been shuttered and the ones that are open (Flag Store) are small mom n pops which I doubt get much business. The Starbucks off in the corner is probably the only recognizable tenant in the whole place. A couple restaurants across the from the waterfall and the AMC are probably the only reasons anyone even bothers to stop by anymore. Props though for the maintenance and landscaping. Despite being pretty much abandoned, they have done a great job maintaining the facilities and keeping the grounds beautiful.\n\nHeres hoping that Arizona Center returns to its former glory.", "business_id": "JIV4LF8KE8pAUnU28QAhIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-PiVf4t_cJ7orn1-H11hsQ", "review_id": "867U3UEnO_g5u9wkWbw7Dw", "text": "This is just sad. Half the stores are closed, and the other half are under rennovations. I walked away, as I was at the convention center, willing to spend a few shekles... and left annoyed at the state this center is in.", "business_id": "JIV4LF8KE8pAUnU28QAhIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "g84VjttN28PWiv_WtdhnSQ", "review_id": "M2vCshDxLQcno4oQly6N1w", "text": "Rude. Ghetto. Dirty.\n\nStay away.", "business_id": "NdHDqKjNyeocNRShjUPyZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cfOL87aFWBkzPNeLYhhGoQ", "review_id": "m4jiD-QOE0vZ0GOd70OacA", "text": "Perhaps the owner of this Vietnamese salon read Jenn's review and decided to make some major improvements.  I live just a couple of miles away so this place is convenient for me to go in without an appt.  Had I read Jenn's review beforehand I would not have come here/  That being said....................\nThis is my third time here and each time I have found it to be a nice, clean environment .  Each of my 3 visits found the air fresh and free of the usual chemical nail product smell, which really nauseates me and causes my eyes to burn.  I had a manicure and pedicure done this last visit and because business has been slow ,due in part to the light rail construction, (and maybe , in part , to Jenn's post), I received both services at the same time. I was in and out in 40 minutes.\nWith the exception of one, very young, and loud tech, the rest of the  techs were very nice and seemed to want to make sure I was comfortable.  Massage Chairs are pretty comfortable and each chair has two different remotes- one to move the chair back and forth, the 2nd to provide various types of massage.  \nMan - what a massage! the balls (or whatever they use in the chair) felt incredible (these things move up and down your body from neck to lower back and switch off between different types of massage).  You can also set it for just one continuous type of massage. \n\nThe only drawback, and for me, this is a big one, is the music.  Apparantly,  they put on whatever they want to hear , which is usually not very relaxing.  Twice I asked if they would please put something soothing on instead of the techno beat thing they had blaring from the speaker.  They obliged me and I received a quiet  \"Thank You\" from the two other customers there.  This last visit they had music from their homeland playing which was bearable plus fragrant incense which did help relax me.  The price is right - $32 for both a manicure and pedicure (I skipped the sea salt and callous removal options which are extra).  Technically, they do a good job and, each time I have been there, they take care to sterilize and clean the instruments, chairs, etc. \n\nOne interesting note:  While talking to a couple of techs, they informed me that many of them  were nurses or teachers back in their homeland but because they are still learning to speak english they do not qualify for similar positions here in the States. One tech who was not busy was practicing her English using some type of language CD with her headphones on and a study guide).  You go girl!\n\n I have been seen within 5 minutes of waiting each time. \nIf someone else has a good recommendation for a nail salon that is a good bargain and is within midtown/downtown phoenix,  let me know as I am open to trying new places.\nRC", "business_id": "NdHDqKjNyeocNRShjUPyZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "taz696QerlcD1Hx-IHrCqA", "review_id": "Ek0JpV0h7HzqAH8b6JPghg", "text": "Seemed convienent.. owner is rude- really rude and angry.  Her daughter seemed nice though- but she wasnt the one working on me- the owner was.  She cut my toes to the point of bleeding- not once, but three times. She scrubbed my heels- but not on the part that needed it-on the soft skin, so now I have red, raw skin. I turned down the massage, which is saying a lot because I love massages.  Next day I have an ingrown toe nail on the left big toe. I agree with Jenn- stay far away from this place.  I recommend VK Elle Nails at Central and Camelback in the uptown plaza- I have been going there for years and they are wonderful. Worth the extra few minutes to drive!\n\nEpiloge: I got a terrible infection on the toe that I thought was ingrown. Dirty.", "business_id": "NdHDqKjNyeocNRShjUPyZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VsKcUB9lq-WGOrgXN_yj_Q", "review_id": "e9HCVN_VdBnRJvSDDcLcfQ", "text": "I was visiting Phoenix with my fiance on some business and really wanted a pedicure while he was in a meeting.  I found this place on google maps and cautiously walked in.  There were two girls sitting there when I came in and no other clients.  One spoke English quite well, as I experienced as she loudly talked on her phone my entire pedicure at the desk next to the chair I was directed to sit in.  The other, who performed my services (I also had my eyebrows waxed) did not speak English well, but was very nice and nervous when she did.\n\nThe salon itself was clean, but definitely used.  The massage chair was nice and comfortable, but you could definitely tell it had seen better days.\n\nThe pedicure was nice.  I was VERY nervous because all of her tools came out of a caboodle box and went back into the same box...no sanitizing solution.  I was certain I was going to get an infection but couldn't get the English-speaking girl off the phone long enough to say anything, and I knew my pedicurist would not understand me.  I had the callous scrubber done, and it was with a tool I'd never seen before...looked like a large lemon zester.  Seemed to work okay, but didn't work as well or last as long as others have in the past.  No pumice stone either.  The massage and scrub were nice, but the entire time, the girl was focused elsewhere.  Not sure if it was just because we had nothing to talk about or that something else was on her mind.  My toes turned out WONDERFUL.  She even painted little flowers on them for me.  2 weeks later and they still look fabulous.  No chipping, breaking, or messes yet.  No infections either.  No bleeding like others have complained about.  No toe-dividers though, so I had to be especially careful.\n\nThe waxing was fine.  Again with the same girl, so no communication.  Their waxing room is in a closet in the back.  The table is covered with the same towel from person to person.  My eyebrows turned out nicely, but 2 weeks later and I still am slightly broken out with reddened bumps across my forehead.  I might just be used to my normal girl's solutions at home, but not after 2 weeks.\n\nAll in all, I paid like $40.  Not too shabby.  I'd go back again if I were in the area, but I wouldn't make a special trip.", "business_id": "NdHDqKjNyeocNRShjUPyZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3bJI3XLAEimTU1uc0IvHjw", "review_id": "tsnTkoEhPehKJsEj_HAd-w", "text": "Terrible, terrible service.  sloppy work - uneven filing, polish uneven.  impersonal and rude service.  Will not go back.", "business_id": "NdHDqKjNyeocNRShjUPyZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IJKdg7KSekmIm_6LJsfvUw", "review_id": "aAfw7HONtoiX-ZmdGoKG6w", "text": "I have been coming to Cali Nails for several years because it is very convenient to my house. The price is right, the quality is pretty good if you go to one of the more experienced nail techs and I almost always get in without much of a wait. Also, since I am a \"regular\" they try to take care of me and get me in and out quickly when I need a pedicure over my lunchhour or between meetings. The ownership has changed hands in the past few years so I would disregard any review older than 2011. I frequented the store back then too though and would have never give the salon less than 3 stars. My only complaint would be that the nail tech turn-over is high and some folks are better than others. If you go often enough (like I do) you know who to get. Right now, I would highly recommend Jimmy (the bald guy) - he gives a fabulous gel manicure that looks beautiful and lasts easily for 2+ weeks.  He also does a nice job on acrylic nails. Rose, the woman who owns the place, is quite a character but she takes real pride of ownerwship in the salon. She is, however, a bit reckless with the pumice stone (scratches my soft skin) and digging for what she precieves as hang nails. Just ask her to be careful to stick to your callouses - and clip but don't dig - and she will be. She really does aim to please and wants you to come back. I find just being direct with her gets results.", "business_id": "NdHDqKjNyeocNRShjUPyZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ThSOZh3aGak9SbLP3viB_g", "review_id": "RigTVRHmDTdkHhNKIgWdGg", "text": "Had been going to Cali Nails and quit going for a number of reasons, but gave it another try because it is one of theonly places for nails in Central Phoenix with more than one tech on duty. Much to my surprise it is under new management although still owned by Rose. Jimmy is first rate, and really does stellar work, including 3_D nails. Bald Jimmy does nail art that looks exactly like the stickers but actually stays on. They can duplicate most anything you find on the internet. Really sharp stuff. They don't upsell or overcharge, or $5 you to death. Love being able to come back to the shop with the new fresh makeover as well. Well done!", "business_id": "NdHDqKjNyeocNRShjUPyZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "HOleI3jz1MLNUJ6cc1x0Pw", "review_id": "zc-bl6YpfDSfu-n9DQAp4w", "text": "I'll echo everyone else here in saying that all of the previous reviews were written before \"Jimmychu\" started working here and really started impacting the culture and feeling of the place. I hadn't been there back in the day (even though it's a few blocks from my house) because of the negative reviews but decided to take a chance on it when I had been drinking, couldn't drive but decided I wanted to get my nails done (don't judge, OK?). \n\nI walked over to Cali Nails at 6:45 (they close at 7), but was greeted with a smile and service right away (by the other Jimmy). \n\nIt took about 1.25 hours and $50 to get a fantastic gel manicure (from Jimmychu) and a good spa pedicure (from Rose). I was very pleased with the shape of my nails and I like how just because a few were short, he didn't try to trim them all down. It's been almost two weeks, and they're still looking good. Plus, as other reviewers, were mentioned the two Jimmys are just a lot of fun and genuinely seem to enjoy their jobs, which made it really fun to be there. \n\nI will definitely be back. Maybe I'll just make it my post-HH habit! :)", "business_id": "NdHDqKjNyeocNRShjUPyZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W7wlm8qg-3XCOmM-CTzqzA", "review_id": "HUglk3yHZDQ8xmkwNezc8g", "text": "Amazing service, and very knowledgeable. I would come again, and recommend to anyone. Jimmy was helpful--great job.", "business_id": "NdHDqKjNyeocNRShjUPyZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tIill0QmPK-HEPq90mIIcQ", "review_id": "onA09NoHBKhNtSSs6sq_xw", "text": "We have been coming here for a Couple of years and love this place! Rose, Trina and Lyna are the best! The boys are fun and great too.", "business_id": "NdHDqKjNyeocNRShjUPyZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OoFbJbJUXD48mNtQI9EdEw", "review_id": "dHGth1KRofLUlwEbHh74UQ", "text": "As a new downtown Phoenix resident, I went in search of a nearby nail salon. I was impressed with Cali nails, and have been going back ever since. They're a great value and knowledgable about the services they offer. Would come highly recommended to downtown Phoenix-ites, or others looking for a great nail spot.", "business_id": "NdHDqKjNyeocNRShjUPyZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Zwtx7FLZcK5F2P0-Tz8mHg", "review_id": "x3BaWhxdeZCLBoF9dvd_2A", "text": "Just had a great Manicure here from Jimmy (Budha), Yes there are two Jimmy's! I can't believe I didn't even know about this place, and I've worked a skip away for 9 months.  \n\nI told Jimmy I was a nail addict and have been pinning nail designs on Pinterst and he said to just bring a photo of what I want and he'll do it! That beats me trying to replicate the crazy designs on my own.  \n\nThis is definitely my new go to spot for a lunch time mani! \n\nQUICK TIP: If you are paying by credit card either bring cash for the tip or remember to tell him to add it before he runs your card.", "business_id": "NdHDqKjNyeocNRShjUPyZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_oOCCijXJVi7y81pSxRFdQ", "review_id": "m-FwrzaHuwIL_72z8d6uNQ", "text": "This place was awesome. The nail techs were very nice, it's clean, and reasonably priced. I paid $45 plus tip for a pedicure and shellac manicure. Definitely worth it!", "business_id": "NdHDqKjNyeocNRShjUPyZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T70B3fDF7LHWntNWlYwhhA", "review_id": "t4cp5mZEZZdxqpzQ5VIQGA", "text": "Love this place. The staff are all really, really sweet. Remember you after 1 visit and actually have a conversation with you. It's a family joint and you'll probably meet them all. Good color selection, acrylics, and gel too. Whenever I am in town, I usually stop in (thanks mom!).", "business_id": "NdHDqKjNyeocNRShjUPyZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_VIEA_WnC7EF9l9HEMB60Q", "review_id": "Z84LBsI-sdc_1aM2w020PQ", "text": "I have been going to this nail place for over a year now, especially because it is near my work. I only have an hour for lunch so this location was good. HOWEVER, after giving them good consistent business for over a year, I was treated RUDELY because a local celebrity came in (Linda Williams - news anchor for fox 10). Half-way into my appointment, Linda Williams comes in. The manager makes my nail technician leave me and do Linda Williams job. I had to wait 15 minutes until I got attention again. The funny thing is I ACTUALLY made an appointment. Because of the delay, I did not get good treatment. I had to rush because I had to be back at work. I had to rush out of there. The manager didn't even offer to comp my service. \n\nTHIS IS BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE TO THE CORE AND I WILL NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THEM AGAIN!", "business_id": "NdHDqKjNyeocNRShjUPyZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "epH2AgMnap-4htnbr8dokQ", "review_id": "BzZxEh8vIwCk_W_c9KPyUg", "text": "I was so disappointed in this nail salon. I opted for a pedicure with a manicure at the same time which at the time felt like a really good idea. But it was NOT.  The lady doing my pedicure was rude, didn't talk much but when she did she was definitely talking crap or yelling.  The lady doing my manicure was nice, at least she smiled.\n\nI thought it was a little unprofessional to lay the wet towels they used on the chair which wasn't very clean then wipe my hands with it.  My toes look good it's my fingers that do not.  The lady doing my toes got super frustrated when the lady doing my manicure decided not to paint my nails and help another customer.  This resulted in a crappy paint job and the paint chipped within hours.  To top it all off she said \"sit here and don't mess it up\" REALLY? Don't talk to me like I'm twelve.\n\nNo one helped me put my sandals on either and they kicked me out of the chair while my nails were drying to get another customer in the chair. They did not offer me a sear at the drying station, just wanted me out. \n\n\nI am not one to write bad reviews. I utilize yelp to communicate excellent service and product. The only good thing about this place is it is MILES away from me so I won't ever see this nail salon again, ever.", "business_id": "NdHDqKjNyeocNRShjUPyZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ygL13Dj60HK0IsqLYiuvQQ", "review_id": "qCDdqh7cL22T6fPQZ_I3gQ", "text": "This place is the best. My nail guy even gave me his cell phone number so I can text him when I'm coming in to make sure they have a spot for me. My acrylics are gorgeous and Jimmy always takes great care of me. I won't go anywhere else.", "business_id": "NdHDqKjNyeocNRShjUPyZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QisYrKTqtuPMkIV7TxkFMQ", "review_id": "-uC3lfXwPXQpOEIoAoUfdQ", "text": "Great service! Friendly people and I absolutely LOVED my nail design. I am definitely coming back! Jimmychu and Dil did my nails and I would recommend them to anyone!", "business_id": "NdHDqKjNyeocNRShjUPyZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QONK8nom0EFSxHEzEMpYQA", "review_id": "7P1JN0QKfJ3QwDyp5NQiIw", "text": "This place is unbelievably fantastic. Lyna did my manicure and Jimmy did my \"gel glitter fade\" and they were so SO good. My nails have seriously never looked better. You HAVE to go here. Have Jimmy do a killer design. He is very talented. I even had some yummy wine... Thank you both so much!", "business_id": "NdHDqKjNyeocNRShjUPyZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZW8jy6ehrNzn9A5iCubVGg", "review_id": "clHQt2QaQr00BJWM-KPprA", "text": "I took my sisters and some other girls here for my sisters unofficial last girls day/night out before she tied the knot. We took a Tru Limo Lincoln Navigator out so we could sip on some drinks through our day, and Cali nails let us continue the party during our mani-pedis! It was awesome! When I was initially looking for a nail salon every place that wasn't a fancy $$$ spa turned me down because they couldn't accommodate all of us, but Cali took care of us! As soon as we came in we all took our chairs and soaked our feet in a nice warm bath. They have a large selection of shellac gel polish and regular ones too! Everyone found one they liked immediately.  My sister went with the french tip for her wedding and it looked great! They had everyone's pedicures going and transitioned to manicures reasonably fast. We all had the massage chairs going while chatting it up. The staff was all nice, it was a bit out of the ordinary for some of the techs to be men in their 20's or early 30's who spoke perfect English, but they do a great job and made for easy conversation! Some of us were stupid and wore skinny jeans and boots but they had us covered with these disposable flip-flops! I was like wuuuuhhh? That's service! Overall, it was a wonderful experience and they seem pretty busy, so I would say making a reservation was a good choice. It's really close to my sisters house so I may be back for more in the near future!", "business_id": "NdHDqKjNyeocNRShjUPyZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a8BYBH-KeCcOKfzyBkey6w", "review_id": "-OnjtnEWz_F9PuAk8buAkA", "text": "On vacation and this place was across the street. The guy who helped me was very nice. He carried on conversation and reccommeded places I should try in the area while visiting. I wish I knew his name to put on here. He spoke english and lived in North Carolina at one time. Anway, prices were good and service", "business_id": "NdHDqKjNyeocNRShjUPyZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hNSBSa6ZCndHcthNGndkGg", "review_id": "p21gslnEVF3E_1nTqcVJrA", "text": "My wife went to Cali nails to get manicure and pedicure with gel, they are extremely rude and way overcharge! Then the finished product was crappy. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. Nails were crooked told me my fingers were crooked bubbled gel polish whole nail not even polished", "business_id": "NdHDqKjNyeocNRShjUPyZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BNEfGPVGsU4asgph0vrpVw", "review_id": "GPib-EtuAg_AULtiKSweOQ", "text": "I have been going to Cali Nails for a few years now, I love them. I have asked for some over the top designs and they always come through. It is best to call ahead to make sure someone is available for what you need.. I typically get in and out very quickly if I call ahead. They are in a bit of a not so great area but they deal with it well. I love this Nail place they do a great job!!", "business_id": "NdHDqKjNyeocNRShjUPyZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4eECfXj6yyQ3kM3m-2MFSA", "review_id": "pLIvRrM-SGPZ3svbsOurCw", "text": "I wanted to try somewhere close to my work to get a quick fill and pedicure so I tried this place.  \n\nIt is ok but not the best.  I had my nails done by a guy there.  He was always nice to me but the quality of his work wasn't what I'm used too.  I had white tips and my nails lifted in a week.\n\nPedicure was average.  I felt like they rushed... Needless to say I only made it there once.  After my nails lifted It was easy to take them off myself and go to a better salon.  \n\nI can see where there business comes from.  Everyone waiting is on their lunch break so you end up waiting long and they rush you,  (hate that)", "business_id": "NdHDqKjNyeocNRShjUPyZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SfOq7kTmpUJs5bqcrmapRw", "review_id": "WOTfOIB6KObJooiD3JgGuA", "text": "I've been using this salon exclusively for the past six or seven years because of how Rose the owner and her staff treat me. I've never had to redo a single nail - and over the years I've tried everything! Don't let the poor reviewers stop you from visiting this shop. Just expect to wait because she's busy with repeat customers. And new ones.", "business_id": "NdHDqKjNyeocNRShjUPyZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BEqJMuMoNrAIystIkWbf1A", "review_id": "_5KhALPpcD1mDWvtd9bXcA", "text": "This is the first time Yelp reviews have let me down. I tried this new location due to the reviews and being 5 mins from my job. I opted for a manicure and shellac. Three days later the shellac cracked and began to peel. I called the salon and they asked I return and have the shellac redone. I did and the following day the shellac was cracking and peeling. This has never happened to me with any shellac or other type of gels. This was a waste of money and especially time!!", "business_id": "NdHDqKjNyeocNRShjUPyZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pca6p-qJY4lBEVnxOc9c_A", "review_id": "2PC1uMvNnJtVWiIMoeS8XA", "text": "I went to this place because it was close and the reviews were good. Not only are they overpriced, but my manicure honestly looks like crap and I have no idea why I even paid for it. I strongly recommend going somewhere else because it was a complete waste of time and money.", "business_id": "NdHDqKjNyeocNRShjUPyZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "HVmg5neQsbzDX0fOvIINxQ", "text": "\"Do you like Mother Nature?\" This question came after the check. It was on the heel of a discussion about mountain biking and camping. South Mountain. Camelback. San Francisco Peak. He liked it all. In fact, he liked to talk. He being the owner, I mean. \n\nMy friend and I arrived around 5:30 for dinner. We were greeted right away and shown a table. Our Kirin Lights shortly followed. The sushi menu offered nigiri, sashimi and their roll selection, which included one called \"Phoenix Suns.\" The owner soon embarked on striking up a conversation with us. His English was somewhat broken, though. I let my friend do the talking. I added, \"We'll trust you\" when it was decided that we'd let him pick a roll for us and put together a sashimi platter. \n\nWhile we waited, we sampled the miso soup and drank our beer. Soon, a brightly colored roll came to our table. \"Spicy Slim\" is what we were told it was. We had no idea what it was, until the owner came over later to chat some more. Crab on the inside, tuna on the outside - covered in spicy sauce. Well then. It was pretty tasty, especially with the coating (like small, white crunchy flakes). It got pretty spicy the more you ate. \n\nSoon the sashimi came. We had peppered and seared salmon (yum), extra white tuna, ahi tuna, yellow tail and salmon. Each piece was very good. The sizes were generous, too. The sahsmi came with two small dipping bowls, too. Sort of a mild spicy sauce, an alternative to soy. The sauce was a great complement to the meal. \n\nMy friend wanted more. Man, she can pack it away! So, we ordered some mackeral nigiri and a caterpillar roll. The mackerel was very good, although I thought the rice it laid on was a bit too sticky - hard to chew. The caterpillar roll was good, though. It was your basic eel meets avocado. The eel sauce was sweet without being overly sweet and overpowering the taste of the roll. \n\nOverall, a great meal! The service was also great - although a bit too attentive. Considering we were the only patrons (minus a couple sitting at the sushi bar), they were just waiting around to serve us. In fact, they tried to take our miso soups away twice before we were actually finished. \n\nAlso, there was the chattering - the owner striking up a conversation after we paid, when we are about to get up from our seats. First it was about basketball, since on the big screen I saw that it was about to be Bedlam (Oklahoma State vs. OU). Funny, considering I went to OSU and my friend is a big Sooners fan. I think the owner wanted to see us throw down. Who knows. In any case, basketball talk soon turned to travel (Hawaii was a hot topic) and the outdoors. We gradually weened the conversation to a flutter and left. \n\nAs we were pulling away, my friend said, \"Oh god, he's outside waving to us.\" It was true. He was outside, alright, bidding us adieu. Some may call that spectacular service. I think that was over doing it a bit much. Yet, what else had he to do? It seems the FBR had devoured most of his dinner patrons. Besides, he did admit that Ichi Ban is more of a hot lunch spot for the surrounding businesses. \n\nAs for the bill, it came to about $100. True, we did order some more expensive fish (like the white tuna), but it was not worth $50 a person. No way, no how. Especially since you felt like you stumbled upon an obscure shopping plaza and into a sushi diner, not a restaurant. (Case in point: They have a seperate counter to take orders for teriyaki rice bowls and the like.) The decor didn't so much bother me, though. It was the extra attention. I guess I just don't like being spoiled (that's one way to look at it). \n\nPlus, the owner is Korean. We know this because they were speaking to each other in another language, and my friend picked up on it. He was Korean alright. She should know. She married one.", "business_id": "oSKT5oZX1NWYaHwOWL5lag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AnH84g9V10x41CXmCvcaFg", "review_id": "w29Ltw0ZiBK9br-x-Wpwjw", "text": "This is a good place to stop for lunch, or if you are in the area and have an hour for dinner... which was my situation.  I met my friend who had suggested this place.  The interior is a lot nicer than I expected, but I would not let that fool you.  Overall, it is still a very average place. The one thing it has going for it is convenience.  It is incredibly convenient. My friend worked nearby, and we were on our way to a class even more nearby.  She liked the tempura, so that is what we had.  The tempura was very good, but I thought the place was a bit pricey for what it was.", "business_id": "oSKT5oZX1NWYaHwOWL5lag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "frEtELnTATd1BOD6Ndh0CQ", "review_id": "S3ubcFxUHH_IkLiK3UJs1w", "text": "I have worked near this place for 8 years now. I have eaten at every single lunch food place surrounding this office at least once. My favorite is Ichi Ban.  I just can't afford it as often as I want.\n\nI have also eaten sushi at several valley locations and I return to Ichi Ban every time. Why? Becuase they make the rolls very tight. The rice is perfect and the flavor is fresh. I can't stand it when rolls are sloppy and the rice falls apart or the fish slides right off. The portions of fish per piece is just right and the flavors blend so nicely. The presentations look good, especially that Dec. 29th roll. I have never had the fish smell I've encountered in other joints. Even the octopus is fresh and the wasabi is hot. \n\nTheir tempura is perfect, the gyoza make it possible to bring my child who isn't as adventurous. I have never gotten sick there. I have frequently gotten full. I agree they are too attentive on the drink orders and seem to be in a hurry to take away your miso bowl, which is partly why they lose a star. Let a person eat!  The other reason was when I ordered my daughter some lemonade I got Endamame. I realize they may sound similar, but it was a drink order. They had good endamame though so I was ok. The third reason is that they close between late lunch and early dinner and it makes it less likely for me to go across the street to eat for dinner when I have to wait an hour.\n\nWhen I first visited the place was so dark and narrow, but I liked sitting up at the sushi bar and the owner remembers you. Well he always remembers me and even what we like and asks about my daughter when we don't bring her. I don't like their green tea ice cream, it tastes like what I expect Cyndi Lauper's lipstick might taste like. Maybe it's supposed to taste that way and I don't like anyone's green tea ice cream. I haven't tried others since that experience. I'd rather spend my money on another roll. I have tried to get my co-workers to come over, but no one I work with cares for sushi. I told them they could get a rice bowl with teriyaki chicken or something, but they pass. Maybe they don't want to go to lunch with me... hmm. \n\nMy partner told me that not all Ichi Ban's are created equal. I'm just lucky this one is so close.  I just wish I could afford more of it. I'd eat there every day.", "business_id": "oSKT5oZX1NWYaHwOWL5lag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "frEtELnTATd1BOD6Ndh0CQ", "review_id": "W5fgAWQbm6ge4-oOB3hGKA", "text": "(UPDATE 1/09 ~ Things from the following review have been fixed at this location and it is once again on my rotation and has become a happy place. 4 stars!)\n\nMy happy place just pissed me off. I spoke to the owner though, so I hope something changes. Apparently they have some new staff people who have no clue how to treat customers. They were rude to me, annoying, grabby and basically ruined my lunch hour, to the point where I left the joint. \n\nSecondly, the sushi rice was not as good as I am accustomed to from them and I don't know why they would mess with it. They haven't given me fruit at the end of my meal in a long time and with the annoyance I have had twice now with the service they just dropped down on my rotation.  It's only because of closeness that they will get another shot, but after 8 years of loving this place I am very sad to see it in this condition. The sushi still tastes good, but as I said they did something weird with the rice recently.", "business_id": "oSKT5oZX1NWYaHwOWL5lag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QwO4LVCiPZZdg5URrQfYpw", "review_id": "g5F9fk8HQx_sN6_Kq8lM0w", "text": "I would say that the sushi is mediocre at best. The rolls have a texture to them that I don't enjoy. On top of that, the prices are far too high. You might as well buy some pre-made sushi from the grocery store.", "business_id": "oSKT5oZX1NWYaHwOWL5lag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "a87gDiGvCEWykxI-Jtlynw", "text": "Not sure why Ichi Ban is getting a bad bunch of reviews. I went here many many times when I lived in the neighborhood, and while it doesn't stack up to Hana, Yasu, or the like, it's a nice solid neighborhood place.\n\nThe owner, Seth, is a genuinely nice person, and prides himself in being creative with the sushi roll list and taking care of his customers. They offer about 20 rolls that are all something different than the norm. They make use  of a lot of spicy things, and fish combinations that aren't usually seen. I give them props for being different. \n\nThe service here is great as well. Though I always get a very odd vibe from the servers and the restaurant. I've been here a few times when I am the only one and the 4-5 employees on the clock are all staring at you, waiting for you to need something. Interesting, but leave me alone for a few minutes. You creep me out when you watch me eat. \n\nThey don't have any music, and the place lacks a lot of atmosphere, but the food is pretty tasty. At lunch time it is an order at the counter, rice bowl kind of place. Dinner time, you have a full menu to order from and everything is good. They do not have a full liquor license, only beer and sake.", "business_id": "oSKT5oZX1NWYaHwOWL5lag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7-ly4LI9XWLXkFiM2vHxrw", "review_id": "qKwKcz-HlVLgNgOaXd47Ug", "text": "Great sushi/sashimi, but spendy.\n\nI went for lunch.  Got a couple of rolls that were fantastic.  One california roll.  One order of sashimi.  A teriyaki bowl to go for a friend.  I think the total came to like $60.\n\nDelicious, but expensive.  Oddly, I don't mind paying about the same amount at Zen32 for dinner, so maybe it's just that the lunch atmosphere didn't match the price.  I had no complaints about the food at all--it was actually very good.  If you're not price-sensitive, this place gets four stars from me.", "business_id": "oSKT5oZX1NWYaHwOWL5lag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VPVHihYwrlvzx_o_gLtk5A", "review_id": "aVuFjTwl6Z4PqYAD_lnxgA", "text": "I've eaten at Ichi Ban for years, but tonight I had the Brothers Roll for the first time. It's a great roll for eel lovers - eel on the inside, eel on top. Very tasty. I now have a sweet alternative to my spicy Phoenix Suns roll (very spicy tuna with eel on top) when I visit. Very good.", "business_id": "oSKT5oZX1NWYaHwOWL5lag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VZ4mMMnCgs1GbKeS6sYQ5g", "review_id": "XvF32xqGxg2kmr2raCM4Mg", "text": "Had lunch here today with a friend. The place looks like a total hole in the wall dive but it is clean. The service was good, attentive and lots of iced tea (one of my pet peeves) so I can't complain. We both ordered sushi and it was quick and definitely tasty- but damn was it expensive (I totally should have read reviews before going). For the two of us, a tea, a water and a few basic rolls, it was $40. It always cheeses me when places don't offer a good lunch special. \n\nOh well, it tasted good and didn't kill us :)", "business_id": "oSKT5oZX1NWYaHwOWL5lag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "nc3cqVN0UuB3m50-CcMftw", "review_id": "ttEx8SNAFDmwEzdfEqF6Zg", "text": "Is this, like, the only place in midtown to get sushi? The portions seemed a bit on the lean side for the price, but are otherwise good. Nothing I'd had has been orgasmic, but nothing I've had has made me volcanically erupt. So, a good little sushi shop, for what it's worth.\n\nThe service tends to be hit or miss and we've not had to wait for a seat.", "business_id": "oSKT5oZX1NWYaHwOWL5lag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IlCeN--3_-AzWxNZgZco2w", "review_id": "d5sIl7IcPyFa7K1JV-wh6A", "text": "The closest good sushi you'll find downtown. I've been going to Ichi Ban for a couple of years and have to say that its the best sushi you can find in downtown. They have a lot of specialty rolls such as the phoenix suns roll, spicy Tuna with unagi on the top with dressing. Pretty tasty. Their sashimi is fresh and made to order. The only bad thing about this restaurant is when your eating and it's not busy, they seem to be spying on you and makes it a lil uncomfortable for  you peeps that can't stand that the staff is looking at your every move. For me, I just want goo sushi and this place definitely hits the spot.", "business_id": "oSKT5oZX1NWYaHwOWL5lag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_7el1cOgnfkNfmZKi277bQ", "review_id": "41bh05RhvRXilLLVvatn2A", "text": "Let Me start by saying I am a sushi virgin, and many will say I still am. This is the only place I have ever had sushi. I did have a seared Ahi tuna at Scoma's in San Fran does that count? Moving on...\nDoes it count if it's cooked?? I am told no. Anyway I loved 95% of what I ate here. Now we had a Philly roll, Spider roll, Tiger Eye roll, Texan (SPICY), and then eel and octopus. Everyone but me liked the eel and octopus. I couldn't get past the texture. But the other stuff was great with a little Wasabi yummy!\n\nThis is a little dive in a strip mall but it is clean and the staff is very friendly, funny and helpful. \n\nGuess it's good enough for a Sushi virgin. Hard core sushi lovers may want to smack me.", "business_id": "oSKT5oZX1NWYaHwOWL5lag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0VfJi9Au0rVFVnPKcJpt3Q", "review_id": "f4PGSRTEgTn5CDmYhAzf3g", "text": "I normally won't eat at the ichi Ban chain. The sushi is normally sub-par. But at this location, there is a line a lunch and dinner. The cheif is talented and the staff are friendly and fast. For an ichi Ban, 3 stars is a very high rating.", "business_id": "oSKT5oZX1NWYaHwOWL5lag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jt8jtEY1K6TD1FBzYa7HGw", "review_id": "f_Obk4gfaM-EWTpH8wqlTA", "text": "If you're in search for fresh delicious sushi in Phoenix, you should definitely try this spot.  I'm not into rolls so much, so if you want trendy overpriced gringo sushi then you might want to head over to Pure Sushi in Scottsdale.\n\nI've eaten here several times, and I've never been disappointed.  The price point is fair and the sashimi and nigiri are fresh and always satisfying!  \n\nWe always sit at the bar, and you can hear the sounds of people \"mmmm'ing\" all around, and gratuitously thanking the chef for their meal.  \n\nThe ambiance won't win any awards, but it's clean and the the staff is undyingly polite and attentive. \n\nLast time I was in the chef urged us to try the white tuna that he had just had Fed ex'd from Hawaii... OMFG, it was such a fantastic flavor experience.  With that I urge you the brave at heart to try whatever is on the specials menu.", "business_id": "oSKT5oZX1NWYaHwOWL5lag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VPVHihYwrlvzx_o_gLtk5A", "review_id": "3-NDpraThEj8mJpD4sCC0Q", "text": "Hey Sushi Lovers, I'm pleased to announce an exclusive coupon from Ichiban Phoenix and Sushi Lovers Unite!.  For $9.99 plus tax, you can get miso soup, edamame, soda or beer, plus your choice of california or spicy tuna roll. This is an Early Dinner special, good Mondays through Thursdays from 4:30 p.m .  to 6:30 p.m. Coupon expires January 4, 2010 so hurry and enjoy some delicious sushi at a great price during this holiday season.", "business_id": "oSKT5oZX1NWYaHwOWL5lag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "txMhhj8rJOViJe-TlO4yJg", "review_id": "h5AVoT41zYGhwnfU0SYrLg", "text": "It seemed like a slow night, about 5 at the bar, and one other couple sitting at tables.  The Suns game was playing quietly in the background.\nThe place looks and smells clean, always a good sign.\nService was good and attentive.  We didn't have to wait too long for the food.\nNow, I'm no sushi snob, but I know what excellent and mediocre sushi tastes like.  Honestly, the sushi here wasn't horrible. But, for the price we paid, we should have gotten higher quality sushi.  I'm a pretty basic guy, I want the veggies crunchy, the rice soft, the fish fresh.  Like I said, it wasn't horrible. \nHowever, I felt like I was paying high prices for slightly better than grocery store sushi.  \nNext time, I'll stick to the teriyaki and ramen.", "business_id": "oSKT5oZX1NWYaHwOWL5lag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "S3bvMOL50vgS_8-TtlGi4w", "review_id": "37pYXU2zSkSIwRtxDxMPFg", "text": "I got there about 4:30 on a week day which happens to be about an half an hour before they open.  decided to just stick around and wait for them to open.  The owner drives up and tells me it's too cold to be waiting outside and that I should come on in even though they aren't open yet.  Good start.  \n\nYou walk in and it feels like a real sushi bar.  No leather lined walls.  No fire and ice fireplace.  No hostess in a geisha outfit.  Just lots of wood and cheap chairs.  You know, like a sushi bar should be.  The place looks and smells clean.  Ok, so far we are doing well.\n\nSo i grab some hot sake on a cold rainy day and starting to instantly feel at home.  I tell the sushi chef to just bring whatever he recommends.  some low points and some high points.  Then he brings me the white tuna.  Oh my god!!!!  This is the best thing ever.  Soft, buttery, tons of flavor.  At this point I couldn't be happier.  Everything I ordered at this point was tasty and fresh.  The only downside was the rice....Not bad but not great.  The octopus however, was really good.  If it is not cut right it can be very rubbery.  This however, was not.  \n\nI will definitely be back.  The service was absolutely fantastic.", "business_id": "oSKT5oZX1NWYaHwOWL5lag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tah3CrZ5W6m7E_grQdnA_w", "review_id": "25xn7p9jAOgHIMLnXAPAVA", "text": "Overpriced sake, mediocre rolls, and the Yellowtail nigiri was obviously past it's prime. I'm lucky it didn't make me ill. Won't be back when Hana Sushi is just around the corner at 7th Ave and Missouri.", "business_id": "oSKT5oZX1NWYaHwOWL5lag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DghMl81bONCh5ELnrgn4Fw", "review_id": "wJyP1k0WnQJM_CYOGWVCBg", "text": "Love love love their spicy tuna! call in your order for quicker service", "business_id": "oSKT5oZX1NWYaHwOWL5lag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ry48Bta6spNowOkiMNC_xg", "review_id": "ooqDsPYSwop-hvZSOsdRTw", "text": "I was Sure I Reviewed Ichi-Ban Already.....\n\nI can't speak for the sushi.  Ichi-Ban is an office favorite.  However many of us there are, there are usually 4, 6, 8, 12 or more orders for #1;  Teriyaki Chicken, vegetebles, brown rice, sesame seeds.\n\nAt its heart, this meal is healthy and filling.  The other day I chewed and chewed and chewed and chewed some of my chicken. To be fair, some of it was tender and easy to chew.\n\nI decided, \"This is a three.\"\n\nBut we will be back.  I'll order #1 again, I'll enjoy lunch.", "business_id": "oSKT5oZX1NWYaHwOWL5lag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GN20gCrMHjXH7zdZ3AaAcA", "review_id": "BpFovVIYTx4wcTclp7_OeQ", "text": "Overall mediocre. Decent sushi, average prices. Went one time..idk if I'd go back", "business_id": "oSKT5oZX1NWYaHwOWL5lag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HFzJb1EnBsB6fD5s-9fXUA", "review_id": "B19CFH4OTkL2oAGlTlOVBQ", "text": "I had been to Ichi Ban about 2 years ago and I was not at all impressed with the quality of the sushi. The rice wasn't too good, was not good on sushi but I'm sure it could have been good with some teriyaki on it!\nThe rolls are way too over priced. 9 dollars for a philly? Really? Maybe if the rice was good and the fish tasted fresh but, nope. The most I'd pay for a philly here is 6.50.\nThey also seemed to skimp on the size of the rolls.\n\nIt's a shame because they could have SO much more business if they dropped the prices a bit and worked harder at making better rice since there are barely any sushi places downtown.", "business_id": "oSKT5oZX1NWYaHwOWL5lag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gtBYgVkPn-oVhPyvSc9iaA", "review_id": "bspy9sN2b4tt2eM-tAl6mw", "text": "Ichi Ban means number one. Ichi = One; Ban = Number. This place is actually deceiving because it's not number one, its number last. \n\nLanguage lesson aside, this place can be summed up in three words; Poor quality sushi. \n\nI had take out yesterday and this place was just nearby my hotel. I got the sukiyaki and sushi combo and both the sukiyaki and sushi was sub par. The sukiyaki was wrapped twice, which was nice for take out but it actually tasted like crap. The sushi was also of a lesser quality so I was just disappointed in general. Maybe it's because I'm from NorCal but this kind of place should not be charging what it does for this combo. It was 20 bucks but for the quality, it should be 10-15 bucks. The other nice thing that I noticed while I was there was that they had sake bomb combos which is nice, because drinking is always awesome. You would probably need the drinks to mask the poor quality of the food. Probably explains why the place was largely empty.", "business_id": "oSKT5oZX1NWYaHwOWL5lag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_GVAV2LjUWEs9fGjslex_A", "review_id": "0W7w5q9m0TFlJrhscJ97ew", "text": "I had the teriyaki bowl and a California Roll and it was pretty good; I think the teriyaki bowl was better of the two.  The entire meal with no drink cost like $6-$7 bucks so it's not too bad for a cheap lunch.   I'm sure I'll be back soon...", "business_id": "oSKT5oZX1NWYaHwOWL5lag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Snr-iImWYYD_a_7Iar3E0w", "review_id": "I-z3iw8VULO3_NQ391JGiw", "text": "I ordered take out because my work is right across from this place. I went to get the sushi 10 minutes later when I figured the order was done. I was confronted by a street bum who cursed at me for not giving him money. When I went inside, I mentioned this incident to someone working there and they confronted the man and made him leave but he didn't I left and this same guy followed me back to my work throwing insults my way. When I went to eat my sushi it seemed very warm even thought I order nothing that should be cooked. Wasn't impress with the temperature. The sushi seems very small.", "business_id": "oSKT5oZX1NWYaHwOWL5lag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1fr8b_rv3xSzox6sN0mJ1A", "review_id": "8R22p7RQTSa6GsVE1E52gA", "text": "I come here for lunch often. They have good lunch prices on sushi and rice/noodle bowls. The staff is always friendly. You can eat in or carry out. I usually get the lunch spicy tuna roll. It is delicious and cheap! Their miso soup is pretty good. I've never tried the bowls because I know I would go into a food coma after lunch, but they always look delicious. Some of their regular sushi rolls are a little pricey, but other than that, no complaints. A great lunch spot!", "business_id": "oSKT5oZX1NWYaHwOWL5lag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IJKdg7KSekmIm_6LJsfvUw", "review_id": "fPKTahRJ02R4IOn7KQkyQw", "text": "Our neighborhood, locally-owned sushi place and NOT a chain (as someone suggested in another review). I had to weigh in because we have been going to Ichi Ban for 7 years and the owner, Seth, and his staff have been consistent, attentive and friendly. And the sushi is fresh, creative and tasty in my opinion. Order something off the \"specials\" menu posted on the wall and you can't go wrong with the spicy tuna. It also isn't as expensive as other sushi restaurants and there are other menu options for land lovers. Great sushi place for lunch or dinner and right on the light rail.", "business_id": "oSKT5oZX1NWYaHwOWL5lag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "k2u1F6spBGhgk2JtAe97QA", "review_id": "UaXitz3BwpIBcgWNHfqisQ", "text": "The rice bowls are a yummy quick lunch!\n\nI have never eaten the sushi here because I am super, mega picky about sushi. Raw fish is serious people!\n\nI go in here on my half hour lunch break to grab a steamy hot bowl of chicken curry about once a month. Its not Japanese curry like I was used to eating for the majority of my preggers days, but it will do. Of course I no longer live in Japan either... The chicken is tender the curry is savory, and the rice is well cooked and not dry. You can get hot sauce on the side to spice to your liking. It has a lot of potatos in it, that might be the only thing I don't like about this curry. \n\nI miss Japan... I would even settle for Curry House Coco Ichibanya if there was one here. Okay my mouth is watering which means its time to go!\n\nOh my Naughty Nielly always orders the chicken teryaki bowl and that is pretty good too. \n\nXx,\nReese", "business_id": "oSKT5oZX1NWYaHwOWL5lag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fI_87gH3jSuxdI_Wq-Rmwg", "review_id": "Exq7ro5C6JlTd7btl0sA6w", "text": "Great place! Great Food. People who always say they can't find good sushi downtown need to find this place! They will make things off menu if you are so inclined. Happy hour is great prices as well.", "business_id": "oSKT5oZX1NWYaHwOWL5lag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jjmVBDP7zHwysuYNVwavpw", "review_id": "Q2AyQeMVxt0s_LWC_Y6Swg", "text": "Loved this place! They had great sushi and amazing service. Although we didn't know it we came in close to closing time but never felt rushed. It wasn't until we started talking with the owner that we found out the closed 30 min ago! However, he took extra time just to talk with us about his sushi, business and Phoenix. Can't wait to go back and chat with Seth!", "business_id": "oSKT5oZX1NWYaHwOWL5lag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z_7bnSWglHebz9dMS5X43g", "review_id": "lrT8Nd7c1j1okouJmEjVKA", "text": "The teriyaki chicken was ok, sauce too sweet and too much of it. I liked they offered the brown rice as an option. I was leaning towards the sushi, but the fish looked funny, fishy if you like (Sorry for the bad pun, but I had to!)", "business_id": "oSKT5oZX1NWYaHwOWL5lag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3uU_6L8GnFOHTsO4I3oedg", "review_id": "ybGTaUCaC9AS4d_mMjK-Tg", "text": "I ate way too much sushi here. It was so good, couldn't stop!", "business_id": "oSKT5oZX1NWYaHwOWL5lag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4eECfXj6yyQ3kM3m-2MFSA", "review_id": "GxoALcM8gJ_qn_dA6XD_6A", "text": "The sushi here sucks!  Small portions and they are cheap with the rice bowl servings.  The owner is a real jerk and  can use some training on people skills.  The people who work here change as much as you do laundry!  I've seen the owner talk down to his employees like they're stupid.  So unprofessional. Don't order lunch special California roll.  You will feel silly paying that much money for a snack size sushi.  Based on the jerk owner I'd give this place a -1 but the chicken udon is actually good- so there is my 1 star.", "business_id": "oSKT5oZX1NWYaHwOWL5lag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PDtehSZUrvIShkZlhnUarg", "review_id": "JFlaq6eIBk13ylWwFNFb8g", "text": "Good beef teriyaki rice/veg bowl - hard to find in Phoenix for some reason.  The beef IS kinda tough though and maybe a little scorched.\n\nI don't do sushi - so I can't speak on that.  \n\nParking is tight around weekday lunchtimes.  \n\nVery dark inside, poor lighting, but I just get Take Out anyway.  Seems clean.\n\nOne of the main dudes near the cashier seems to have a worthwhile sense of dry humor which is nice.\n\nFast service.  \n\nPortions vary from visit to visit though...  I guess I could ask for extra beef in my beef teriyaki bowl.  If you opt out of the veggies on top of the rice, you still pay the same amount.  I'd prefer to get a little more of the beef instead, but they didn't offer that.\n\nStill a good choice where good teriyaki beef is hard to find in this town.  That's one reason to miss Seattle where there is good teriyaki beef on every corner, but perhaps one of the few reasons to miss Seattle...", "business_id": "oSKT5oZX1NWYaHwOWL5lag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HIl26ouH_2dNiswyZl6H2Q", "review_id": "8ndjP0n20JLYuEVWjBqU8w", "text": "Met some friends here last night with high expectations due to good reviews. We had a party of 10 so we made sure we were there right when they opened at 5pm. They sat us immediately but when  we asked them up front (before we ordered) to split the checks they had a bit of an attitude. We made it a game to get them to lighten up. Which they did! A for effort on the waitresses part. We had her laughing and smiling.  I should mention here that when we walked in it smelled fishy as well. Not a good sign for a sushi place. This should have been our second red flag. Food came fairly quickly. It was ok nothing special and a bit overpriced for what you get. Towards the end they started to rush to get us out which we would have gladly done 30 minutes prior if they would bring our checks. By the time we got home I was extremely sick and that was how the rest of my night went! I am not new to sushi. In fact its my fav! I would NEVER go back to this place. The only reason its getting 1 star is because the waitress was a hoot!", "business_id": "oSKT5oZX1NWYaHwOWL5lag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hV71EB_6WkwgUsoOEVfzjw", "review_id": "XBRSEVXvylIiy0N2iG4viQ", "text": "Good for take out. Quick and easy. Will work with you on the menus.  Very efficient   Honest hard working restrant.", "business_id": "oSKT5oZX1NWYaHwOWL5lag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "j2HvdoYOTNGqXwQxRYWdrg", "text": "Yesterday I was downtown & hungry, so I dropped in here, my first dining experience at a Scholtzsky's, & I ordered a medium Pastrami & Swiss on rye.  The bread looked like a big round chocolate cookie, but had a rather normal taste, not even particularly \"rye\",  The pastrami was lean, tender, & didn't have any gristle, but it was smallish, & the sandwich alone was over $7 with the tax.  I'm a soup lover, & they had some soup there, but it was around $3.50 for a small bowl, so I passed.  The restaurant itself was comfortable & appropriate... built up to take you back to the 1950s.\n\nIn my view, with these reviews, it's all about comparison.  I don't usually review non-buffet restaurants, but there was such a contrast between Schlotzsky's yesterday & the place where I ate today, I just had to write!\n\nI was over at Wal*Mart in Laveen for a few things.  You could smell the fresh bread baking at the Subway right there inside & it made me hungry, so I dropped in & I ordered a sandwich there comparable to the one I ate yesterday at Schlotzsky's, plus a bowl of Cream of Broccoli soup.  My 6\" sub, plus the fairly good-sized bowl of soup cost about half as much as the competitive sandwich alone at Schlotzsky's!  BOTH were $4.33 TOTAL!  (I'm not mistaken;  I have the receipt right in front of me as I'm typing!)  Not only that, the Subway sandwich beat Schlotzsky's hands down even without the soup!  It had much more on it, & was really good.  Then, there was ALSO the Cream of Broccoli soup, nice & hot, & delicious!\n\nBottom line:  Subway amounts to the same kind of restaurant, but is genuinely better than Schlotzski's, where nothing about it is bad, just not as good...  2-Stars not as good!\n\n10/18/09 Update - Today I tried Scott's Generations.  Now THAT'S a Deli Restaurant!  * * * * *", "business_id": "QAe9UHKsxPdXQovBpaznMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R0zu-s2gMM-dGMf86f-yIg", "review_id": "wWJplEkVVoy32JCoMYhd5w", "text": "Well I must say this was the first time I had ever eaten at Schlotzsky's Deli although I have heard of it before.  I loved it.  There was wonderful taste to the food.  I ordered a pastrami on rye and I haven't had that well tasting of a sandwich in years.  I'm not one for sandwich's in general.  I have eaten at other fast food sandwich shops and find this by far better then any other place.  The price is a little more then most of the fast food sandwich shops but well worth it.  Flavor and quality of food alone.  This is not processed meat . I ate at this Schlotzsky and the one in Scottsdale where I had a wonderful salad filled with meat and cheese.  I highly recommend.", "business_id": "QAe9UHKsxPdXQovBpaznMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f6LyQRjgqdZPYK888JHedQ", "review_id": "cgl6uGvjLTBfK6RBDXExNw", "text": "Very rude service. Poor choices of sides (e.g. no french fries)", "business_id": "QAe9UHKsxPdXQovBpaznMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "33vUIil_GCaT92aUaZhRXA", "review_id": "0W_ZV7UEx5AffZc0o-X6OA", "text": "Not sure how much longer they will be doing these Route 66 sandwiches, but if you go here anytime soon I highly recommend the Sedona Chick. So yummy!", "business_id": "QAe9UHKsxPdXQovBpaznMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cCNucgcprU1pEr_TH5qfaw", "review_id": "3ZZv6lZfaThV28bbpOMgyg", "text": "Not sure why this location has received so many bad reviews! I used to work directly across the street from this location and would go here for lunch AT LEAST 2 times a week. I still make it down there occasionally since i no longer work in phoenix. The owner and his wife are always so sweet and chatty, they remind me so much of my grandparents. I compare all schlotzky's to this one, and most fail in comparison.  My favorite sandwich to this day is the Albuquerque Turkey with lots of their hot sauce... now my mouth is watering... As far as \"poor choice of sides\" go, good luck finding a franchise sandwich shop that serves fries! I prefer chips with my sandwich anyways... anyhoo.. if you are in the area around lunch time be prepared for a line, but it goes quick! :)", "business_id": "QAe9UHKsxPdXQovBpaznMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "IGkoathSlJmIOBDGo9vUZg", "review_id": "jYLU3YZK8YfQLOpb7n6W_w", "text": "I like big bunz.  I like big bunz and I cannot lie. . .\n\nWelcome to Schlotzsky's, the home of sandwich harassment.  The cups here say, \"You can bite my sandwich, but don't pinch my bunz\".  The men's room has the sign \"MANLY BUNZ\" while the women's says in script, \"shapely bunz\".  This is a very hostile environment for sandwiches overall, with a large quantity being harassed if not eaten.\n\nOkay, jokes over, but Schlotzkly's started it.  If you're in the mood for a tasty sammich, Schlotzsky's will give one to you in spades.  They are nice and thick--more expensive than Subway, but they taste better.  Two filling sandwiches and drinks cost about $17.\n\nMy wife told me that the owner can sometimes be a bit moody here, and this has been seen and reported on by other Yelp reviewers (hence the poor review rating overall).  I didn't have this experience, but it's something to keep in mind.  I'll keep coming back for sandwiches until this guy burns my bunz.", "business_id": "QAe9UHKsxPdXQovBpaznMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vL5qcOSMlIpZyRoZVzzsjw", "review_id": "xlh5QwuuC_shTwMkMpF5xQ", "text": "The owner of this location is a real jerk.  I stood in line for 15 minutes and then when I finally got service at the counter- the old man finally told me that his credit card machines were down.  He then proceeded to get upset with ME because I didn't have cash on hand.  His exact words were \"You don't have any cash on you?!?!\"  Ummmm, nooo, it's 2012 - I figured Schlotzsky's was modern enough to accept credit/debit.  I have no problem with technical difficulties and machines being down, but you should let your customers know instead of having them waste their lunch hour in line and then snapping at them for not carrying cash.\n\nI also asked him how I could go about getting a large drink with my combo meal and his response was \" Pay for it.\"  Hilarious.", "business_id": "QAe9UHKsxPdXQovBpaznMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i-fll9VX9bwVbsM6qvXfrA", "review_id": "O_GHRodlYuA93P7wRreOKA", "text": "I'm a big fan of Schlotzkys, so you can imagine my disappointment when I was confronted by a rude old man at the register about my signature being worn off the back of my debit card.\n\n\"Eh, it's time to get a new card huh? Technically I shouldn't take this.\"\n\nAs if I should feel grateful that he uses the same card that everyone else does to take money from MY account for MY lunch. It just went downhill from there. When I explained that I hadn't signed it, but written \"See ID\" on it, he almost refused to take it. He was short tempered, rude and snobbish. And it was the same sort of attitude and snide commentary the first time I went here.\n\nI won't be going back. I don't need to be insulted and treated like an inconvenience with my lunch. Shame too, it's the only one within two miles of my home.", "business_id": "QAe9UHKsxPdXQovBpaznMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "st1-n8cE2zmAZFBZXdOTLw", "review_id": "FNh_yCvBatq-iPqsqZIPpw", "text": "I will never go in this restaurant again. I have been there several times, with each visit the manager being more rude and insulting than the last time. My friends could not believe the things I told them he said to me during my last (definitely last) visit.\n\nYou can get better New York food elsewhere without the New York attitude.\n\nComplaints to the headquarters go unanswered. So I assume Schlotzsky's does not care about customers.", "business_id": "QAe9UHKsxPdXQovBpaznMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x5O9o6yikw8tO4bB7ziOgw", "review_id": "W5SvbA_A0chZOjCJ5jbi9Q", "text": "I have only eaten here physically at the location once. BUT I order catering for my office about once a week from this location. The couple that own the business are hard working nice folks, they always take my order via phone and are nice and responsive.\n\nThey are almost always a little (to a lot) early to deliver my sandwiches, but always include forks, places, lots of napkins, pickles and sauce. The coworkers that eat the sandwiches are always pleased with the product and I don't have anything but good things to say.", "business_id": "QAe9UHKsxPdXQovBpaznMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cBJqlNzyoJFak3_XRe2bvw", "review_id": "eacJZWEq9opjf7wavqRM7g", "text": "I am a huge fan of Schlotzsky's sandwiches but the price and caloric intake are a bit much to take in on a frequent basis. I have been to this location several times because it is close to my job but have experienced mixed emotions with the staff. Some are extremely friendly (like the lady who calls out your sandwich order) and some are a little rude. The older man who works there, which I am now assuming is the owner based on other reviews, is a little harsh and likes to make jokes at your expense. Yesterday, I ordered a cookie to go with my meal and told me to get 3 because it's a better deal. I caved because I do love cookies and a good deal and he joked I would have to eat them all before I could leave. I laughed and said \"no problem\"! So, he was nicer to me yesterday but has been rude on other days. Meh, no biggie. All in all, this place is not bad to go and the food is tasty.", "business_id": "QAe9UHKsxPdXQovBpaznMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "clERuF_8Jck0Y1KNd0aTDA", "review_id": "t40YAvi0MlCfyFN1hhWIlA", "text": "Unless you are Black and like to be talked down to, don't eat here! I came in at 5:40 PM, closing time is 6:00. When I told the cashier (Peter) that I wanted to sit and eat, he said they close \"in 10 minutes\" and I could only get my order to go. I passed on the potato chips and drink, so he lost $2.50. I paid with a credit card, so I obviously had money. When I asked to speak to the manager, the preparer Hedi (sp) said it was Peter. I told Peter that I felt I was disrespected because he wouldn't let me eat there. Peter said he had problems with people staying \"at least 45 minutes\" after closing and thinks that \"other Black people think that he (Peter) talks rude to them.\" When I told him I would make a complaint, Peter said \"go ahead.\" I will call the corporate office and tell them that Peter profiled me. I must wonder if I were a White male could I have eaten my sandwich there.", "business_id": "QAe9UHKsxPdXQovBpaznMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wUEp87FqOB9ew27Iz6zk_w", "review_id": "x5ZdicN9xbYI6AFUT7By_Q", "text": "Haven't eaten at a Schlotsky's in years.... and now I remember why.  This location is really close to my work and would be so convenient to eat lunch at, but I just don't like the food!\n\nI ordered a half sandwich/salad combo lunch meal.  The salad was actually decent, but the sandwich was bad.  VERY little meat and cheese and way too much shredded lettuce.\n\nOn top of that, my meal was more than $9, which is pretty ridiculous considering what you get.  Won't be back, and unfortunately still looking for a convenient and tasty lunch spot.", "business_id": "QAe9UHKsxPdXQovBpaznMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IgnV5sptU_-i3N0rTdfOpA", "review_id": "O1PNicOlSs8jKXff_FAh5A", "text": "I have been coming to this Schlotzsky's for 6 years. The old man is the rudest a**hole you will EVER meet! Half the time he helps me and when he does he talks to me like I am a 5 year old and is EXTREMELY condescending. Even while taking my money he was being sarcastic and rude. When confronting him about the way he spoke with me and how he does it EVERY time I come in, he told me I must only come one or twice a year. In reality, I patronize this company 10-12 times a year, even knowing I am going to be treated like I am wasting his time. The wife is BEYOND amazing! How she puts up with him...I have NO IDEA! I can guarantee I will NEVER spend my money here again. The food is great but absolutely NOT worth putting up with someone treating me so nasty.", "business_id": "QAe9UHKsxPdXQovBpaznMQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "e4TQFVfepzHf--hnBsjntg", "review_id": "n1eWYlulJxZjh7AtOsuLOg", "text": "BBQ-liquious.  That's all I have to say.  Order it for the whole office.  They do office luncheons.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YoBu4TVcP5YHKOC35NPXQQ", "review_id": "qi90YYftP75LuKKV2KzwVw", "text": "eating at honey bears is like having an average-looking girlfriend. you're thankful for all the good times you've had, but you have this suspicion that if you looked around you'd find something better. pulled pork sandwich is decent, but the bun is soggy. ribs are tasty but stringy. the \"hot link\" sandwich tastes like a sliced up hot dog. best things there are the fries and the BBQ sauce, which actually go quite well together. make sure you check your take out order before you leave, they've been known to get things wrong.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2006-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "GPlqpejpJdftFx17m3Ceog", "text": "The pulled pork here is fantastic....and the BBQ sauce, I don't know what they do it, but it's finger lickin good!  They add just enough spice, sweet and kick to make it near-perfect.\n\nYou can't go wrong with a BBQ sandwich here.  There fries here are good and potato-ey - and their potato salad comes with a nice mayo whip celery and big chunks or potato.  Nice!   Don't expect much here in terms of decor - with the counter service and former Taco Bell digs.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "_wda3dZDfFWk3lu8rGbV5w", "text": "The barbeque itself here is good without being outstanding, but the barbeque sauce is bomb diggity. And those aren't words I kick around lightly, folks. When I say bomb diggity, I mean business. \n\nAnd this is another one of those places where I feel like the soda fountain is really on point. Try and find a better diet pepsi. Call me crazy, but they know what they're doing over here at the Honey Bear's.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BW2sIZnJSRbi-FcGpU7MYg", "review_id": "dkUez9hTbFQbifKQYldkKA", "text": "Despite all the local hype, this place is average at best. Everyone I know who has eaten there RAVES about it, but I just can't get into it. Take it with a grain of salt because I'm not like a huge BBQ buff at all, but I seriously don't think it tastes much better than ribs from say, Chili's or some chain resteraunt. BBQ sauce is BBQ sauce to me. It tastes the same as Kraft BBQ sauce from the bottle.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 16, "useful": 14, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "BvYJEBfqcIKAiIjqiJEMCQ", "text": "Oh I don't know what the big deal is. OMG!...people scream at me...you HAVE to eat at Honey Bears. It is soooo good. So I go. Hmmm...WTF. I order a pork sandwich, side o slaw and side o potato salad. Sandwich came with all the s.o.s. which on one hand is good cuz otherwise the bun would fall apart like my Aunt Helen did when I told her I was a homo. But the meat suffers from not \"marinating\" in said sauce. Slaw was passable but the potato salad had that weird store bought, vinegary, mustardy, icky poo cocka flavor. Ya'll know what I mean! I guess I'll just have to wait til I hang with the inlaws in San Antonio cuz then we always go to Bill Miller BBQ and sistahs let me tell you Mr. Miller knows BBQ!", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "vx5juqm75ALqUozvOU5HWg", "review_id": "IsjTXcJaGa1VlZiH79qW2g", "text": "I used to work across the street in the United HealthCare building and this was a favorite spot for lunch.  Sure, it used to be an IHOP, as evidenced by the flags on the glass separating the booths, but the bbq is pretty darn good.  At lunchtime, it isn't odd to see a line out the door, and getting a place to sit can be a challenge in and of itself, but, the food more than makes up for the minor hassle.\n\nI love the bbq chicken sandwich with some french fries (they are lightly dusted with paprika, mmmmmm).  I miss Honey Bears.  In fact, the Official-According-to-Heath-Orrell Honey Bear's battle cry is, \"Honey BEARS!!!  WOOT!  WOOT!!\"\n\nCheck it out, it is cheap and delicious.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "m-KukDHoMGdkmE74hUsc4g", "review_id": "87DYy1rRBLr99Y_j-xYbJg", "text": "Chile, please. You call that Barbeque??? (SNORT)  And they definitely AINT soul food. They are in a misplaced category. Take it from a soul sista with a southern mama, unh uh...\n\nIt was probably back  in 2001  the first and only time I ate there. I couldn't even finish my bbq pork sandwich, I was that disappointed.\n\nFor those who hail from states to the East of  Arizona, you'll know just what I mean. Sorry, Honey Bears. Just keeping it real!", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "8RzsGBVrqLWLCE8sOSYQkw", "review_id": "PrJo-G_AuXEEtI3anr-34A", "text": "Somewhere, beneath layers of flacid, white skin, I am a black man.   Though I cannot readily identify with years of oppression, white women crossing the street when I pass for no good reason and the spectre of slavery, I think that my love of motown, broad-hipped women and soul food makes me, at the least, an honorary brother.   \n\nStrangely, and perhaps because of hunger, the best BBQ pork sandwich I ever had was dolled out to me as I hurriedly boarded a plane in Nasville, TN.   I've dined all across America and even in Memphis itself and I've tasted some fine BBQ and contrary to other reviewers here, I thought HB BBQ was a-ok.   \n\nI was feeling depressed last night, the unfortunate consequence of some protracted litigation I'm involved in and I got a hankering for slow-cooked meat slathered in tangy bbq sauce and my craving guided the wheel as I drove to HB's.    \n\nIt still looks like an IHOP.  They've changed the booths and moved some things around, but the decor has a definite \"International House of Barbeque\" feel to it.   I must also admit that I was more than a little dismayed when 3 hispanic guys made my bbq pork sandwich.  What in all the red tamales do hispanic folks know about BBQ?  Call me picky, but when I get something called Honey Bear BBQ with a song of the south lookin bear on the sign, I expect a large black man or woman with a disarming smile to sling my pork and slaw together on a paper plate--the way god intended.   Perhaps I'm missing out on all the great latin BBQ, but I've long believed that after all the suffering God forced upon my brothers, he tried to make penance by imbuing them with rhythm, soul and bbq knowledge.\n\nNonetheless, the sandwich was tasty.  I would have liked a spicy sauce option, but I'll take what I can get.  It's not deep south bbq and it's probably not even like Mom's, even if your mom was irish and grew up in poughkipsie, but it's at least pretty tasty and reasonably priced.  It's Phoenixand 50 degrees in the dead of winter.  We take what we can get.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8WQubmP7G0NM3IyzyMnCEA", "review_id": "mWs26TrBM7ogwCM9UfVJFg", "text": "I'm on the hated-it scale of the Honey Bear love fest.  \n\nWe ordered the bbq ribs and a beef sandwich with cole slaw and cowbro beans on the side.  Thought the meal was on the below average scale for tastiness...the beef sandwich meat suffered from not being marinated, and it was bone dry...the bbq rib was more of the same...so this would have been a 2 star review...BUT what pushed it down to 1 star for me was that my ribs were \"bloody\"...No not pink, but actually bloody with the jelly-like texture of raw meat...great when I'm eating sushi, but not so much for bbq pork\n\nI actually returned the bloody thing to the counter person who agreed that it was bloody and made me a new plate...unfortunately, it was a new plate of the same bloody ribs, I gave up and just trashed the bloody plate....so no, I won't be back for another try\n\nIf you're looking for tasty bbq sandwich...try TEXAZ for lunch...that's where I'd be the next time I have a craving", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "2xlbZgrIfb-khxurvT0QLQ", "review_id": "bMxGbXZoO3snFMk5iyIWdg", "text": "Dry.  Bland.  Gristly.  Bad cuts of meat in sickly sweet sauce.  This place only makes me love my favorite BBQ places more (oh Fat Matt's Rib Shack, why do you have to be all the way in Atlanta??)\n\n...and no greens on the menu?  For shame!", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "rO0FM4oPK74g9WKtBgDDig", "review_id": "x5esEK6J9XkA_vbvVbG8Gg", "text": "Hmmm... just having read all the reviews so far...I'm wondering if I liked this place as much as I think I did. I do recall the BBQ sauce being a little but too spicy for my taste but I think overall I really liked my BBQ sandwich I ate at Honey Bear's...or wait... did I have the ribs? Shoot... I think I had both! It wasn't my favorite but it was good and I'd go back again, but I don't know BBQ like some of you reviewers know BBQ...so maybe I'm not the best review to take into consideration.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aGuFGwngJz4E5fIyjMqrVA", "review_id": "KqCRoEN64I9FH_PuKcGt7w", "text": "I had there bbq beef sandwich, they do pile on the beef but the real winner here is the sauce.  The fries are made with seasoned salt just the way I like'em.  service..what service just order, pick it up and eat.  I'd be back but certaintly not for the ambience or friendly service.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "-F32Vl8Rk4dwsmk0f2wRIw", "review_id": "31IskCUiUW8dwfBGb8C_hw", "text": "Okay, honestly, Honey Bear's couldn't hang in Memphis, Birmingham, Houston, or Lockhart  ... and fortunately for them, they don't need to 'hang' because they are smoking their meats in the BBQ wasteland of Phoenix, AZ.  \n\nBecause I fancy myself a BBQ expert (note: I'm more of a brisket purist), its difficult to rate HB's based on the integrity of the THEIR OWN meat and not as a comparison to others Valley and Nation-wide. This is exactly 'why' I think many of their rating suffer because everyone has undoubtedly had better BBQ elsewhere, wherever you may hail from, and it takes a stringent push from one's own natural reflexes to resist matching HBs up to 'local awesome BBQ joint'.  BBQ connoisseurs are funny like that.\n\nSo, overall, HB's earns a 3-star based on the following:\n\nPork Ribs - I'm more of a beef rib expert, but these ribs were generous and plentiful in their combo plate.  I was surprised that there was very likely a whole half-rack on my plate.  They are very tasty even without the sauce, with a nice peppery rub that did not dry out the meat.\n\nSmoked Chicken - Juicy but slightly greasy.  This is amongst the most difficult smoked meat to pull off due to the propensity for it to become a stringy, dehydrated mess.  I don't think I would order it again, but the flavor was pretty decent and I don't regret trying it.\n\nPulled Pork - I got a 1/2 lb of pulled pork as a side meat, along with a couple of extra buns to make as a half-sandwich (a glob of meat on a half bun, folded over like a taco).  This is the only time I typically use sauce to counterbalance the white bread, whether its pork, brisket, or sausage.  I was surprised by how dry the pork was, particularly because pork is fatty and juicy, but here at HB's it was extra lean.  I thought I would hate the pork bc of this fact, but the sauce saves it from being a choking bolus of pig and flour.  Now I understand why they typically put this on a full bun and drown it in sauce.  As the 'specialty' of this restaurant, its kind of a gaffe that the quality is poor, but as a consumer, I'd order it again in limited amounts, and only as a 'side'.  Why?  Because I can provide my own perfect ratio of bread:pork:sauce.  Otherwise, I don't think that HB's could build me a pulled pork sandwich I could be happy with.\n\nSauce - If you don't know any better you'd think it was tip-top.  Sure, its 'pretty good', but its most-definitely a one-note mixture.  Too sweet for their peppery rubs.  A spicier sauce would do the trick better, IMO.\n\nCorn on the Cob - Serviceable, but soggy and strangely devoid of spices typical of southern cuisine.\n\nCowbro Beans - Awesome.  Smokey flavor, thick sauce, and chunks of their smoked sausage.  Great compliment to a BBQ dinner.\n\nSoda Fountain - The city's best.  BBQ restaurant staples such as 1a) Dr Pepper 1b) Big Red.  Their 'cola' is RC and they have Hines Rootbeer, Sunkist, Country Time Lemonade, and 7-Up.  They did some solid research on the fluid necessities of BBQ palates.  They also have a fridge of beer.\n\nPrice -  All that, which I described above came out to $33 with a large tip because the guy behind the counter was very cool.  It fed two hungry people during the season finale of LOST, with plenty extra for leftovers.  Very pleased in this area.\n\nOverall - Hey, its PHX, and here we are better adapted to 'fill-ins' for our favorite spots back home.  It happens in every culinary category, from philly cheesesteaks to fish n chips; gnocchi to Q.  Why should this place be any different?", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "gHTSoVAF1WnVwQIpsXacoA", "text": "Used to live in the neighborhood here and frequent Honey Bear's quite often. My favorite night to go is Friday, when you can get a big bucket of delicious rib tips for very little scratch. The sauce is amazing, and has just the right amount of vinegar, I'm salavating just thinking about it. It's definitely a dive, and you will always see a bum inside, and the bathrooms are ridiculously disgusting. The staff is rude, and not very helpful, and even a couple of times a 10 year old took my order. All of it is made up for by the great food. The ribs, tips, sandwiches, and brisket are all awesome and well executed. I just don't want to know what their health report looks like.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "N-D-d1Z4UybdlkK1HxlNPA", "review_id": "LD-ENQjnHCrHFUg_hRiVAg", "text": "Had lunch here today with Hubby and a couple of his co-workers. On Thursdays and Fridays they have catfish, so I took the bait. So glad I did- 2 big pieces of perfectly fried catfish- just barely done on the inside and a nice light, crispy, and non-greasy cornmeal exterior. So yummy! The fries were pretty good, too, with a light dusting of a seasoned salt. I tried Hubby's BBQ beef sandwich, and is was just ok. We all liked the zingy BBQ sauce.\n\nMinus one star for a limited menu compared to other BBQ joints (and RC colas) and minus another star for the young employees who acted like they were put out by taking orders. So sorry to interrupt your huddled chit-chat in the corner.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4dnDsoHuxUtzhaumxbpR5w", "review_id": "F9XUMQQK1MQN9PaIN8p9yw", "text": "I've been to Honey Bear's on several occasions, each time thinking I would like it better than the last. Sadly, I am always wrong. \n\nThe pork and beef have always been too dry. The sauce is too sweet. The potato salad tastes like it came from the grocery store deli. The coleslaw is dry. The french fries are probably the best thing, sprinkled with a seasoned salt. \n\nI haven't had barbeque too many places, but I have had it enough to know that Honey Bear's is not the best. I'm not sure why everyone is so hooplah-ed over it. I'm still jones-ing to check out Stacy's BBQ...", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "zKyJDKJwAfWGB4HKXp9snw", "review_id": "is6HvC4hUE5V_6mgsxYnLg", "text": "Honey Bear's is the some of the best BBQ you can find in the Valley. I enjoy getting a half chicken half pork sandwich, but you can't go wrong with any selection. Limited menu but thats because they stick to wait there good at, BBQ sandwiches.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "AkLRwgw9ljUqXWyBNzpqXQ", "review_id": "IcOI5CUDnQGg7-dlQCEriA", "text": "Sure do love some Honey Bears!  Cheap tasty eats for us carnivores.  Luckily for me, this location is 5 minutes from my work making it one of my favorite lunch break spots.  I would give it an extra star if it had the cool ambience of the Van Buren location but alas, it feels like a 1980's fast food joint.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ZqMS4ElQg-k1tQBC06h7lQ", "review_id": "9-PlKY7R4Grh9WR7zN4AtA", "text": "Dude. Seriously. Good eats. I like fast cars, fast women, and fast service. Honey Bears is just that. Err, i mean.. Whatev. The ever-so-popular BBQ Pork Sandwich was the juiciest its ever been today. Add the seasoned fries and wash'er down with the RC Cola with crushed ice. I say \"Damn, son.\" Ima fixin' ta look at dem ribs ya'll talkin' 'bouts.  I turned southern all of a sudden.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yQO6VkPeSEScs0xGkANSLg", "review_id": "1WpPE6SjrF_N4IDvoJ0-gQ", "text": "Ok, I'll admit, Phoenix has terrible BBQ.  If I were to rate Honey Bears in relation to other BBQ restaurants in the city, it'd get higher.  But this ain't no relative rating, and Phoenix needs some better BBQ.  So I'll continue.\n\nIf you like a sorry excuse for BBQ, this is it.  Meat tastes completely flavorless and dry save for the Memphis-style sauce.  Meats are not smoked, and I'm doubting whether they are actually even barbecued.  When you walk in, there is no aroma of BBQ, just meat.  Almost if they were oven cooked.\n\nMemphis style BBQ should be rubbed and smoked.  Meat should have a faint smoke ring and outside should be distinctively seasoned compared to the inside.  The sauce here is good and is a must to keep the food edible.  Sides are completely forgettable.  I gave Honey Bears 2 stars because the prices are good. \n\nFor those who think BBQ needs to be doused in sauce to be good, well, that's your opinion but contrary to popular belief the sauce should be a compliment to the already good seasoning of the meat.\n\nIn short - still waiting for a real BBQ restaurant.  This ain't it.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "JkMOQaMjlBHMqp6gj-hL3w", "review_id": "MWUe9oPAzd2LonW9VWiybg", "text": "I went here with my husband and his cousin. This was my first time here and was assured by the cousin that it was yummy.\n\nThe husband and I got the catfish, BBQ beef sandwich, fries, beans and a drink. I have to say that I was very happy with what we ordered and would order it again and again and again. The catfish was perfectly seasoned and fired to a delicious crisp. The beef was a little fatty than I would like, but the meat and the sauce was so yummy that it didn't matter much. The beans were delicious was seasoned with lots of brown sugar and pieces of pulled pork. What can I say...I was very happy after this meal and will be back to try the pork and chicken.\n\nThe service was very quick and the food was very hot and everyone was very friendly.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RrnD8JPT9pXN_pXdwVwW2A", "review_id": "n4_AkpRRGkgBomUt63bVKg", "text": "BBQ beef sand w fries & a Fat Tire.  You can't go wrong.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 7, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "0bNXP9quoJEgyVZu9ipGgQ", "review_id": "uzVORP87kN8F01fvW0AAAw", "text": "As I left the Heard museum parking lot and headed north on Central, I thought I might stop at Fez and try their Feb. pasta special.  (What I really wanted to do was to head over to Rose and Crown to meet with new acquaintances, but I didn't want to worry about parking...)  On the way, I spotted HBB on the left, but I kept going north for Fez.  However, it seemed like I'd never get there, so I gave myself a stopping point- if I hadn't reached Fez by the next light, I was going to turn around and interrogate the poor soul that happens to greet me at Honey Bear's.  \n\nThe poor soul's name was Rich, who informed me that HBB only has one sauce, and unfortunate for me, it contains *.  (I received the same response at the Glendale Chocolate Affaire, but I assumed the \"one sauce only\" was for convenience purposes.  See?  Never assume.)  He sold me on the fact that they marinate the meats in a spice and vinegar-based marinade.  Alright, I'll try a 1/2 pound (about $8 w/ tax) of pork (his fave) and beef (which the young man, who patiently waited behind me while I asked poor Rich so many questions, ordered after I stepped aside and considered my options).  No, wait, I'll have a full pound (about $15 w/ tax), and could you add chicken, too?  And bbq sauce on the side, please. \n\nWhile I waited for my take-out order, I asked Rich if I could sample the sweet potato pie, and to my surprise, he handed me a slice, told me to grab a spoon, and help myself!  It took only one teaspoonful of that slice for me to decide on purchasing a whole pie ($12) to go.  \n\nSo how did the meats taste w/o the bbq sauce?  The chicken was very bland and pretty dry.  The beef was not much better, but at least it had some mouth-feel.  The pork was the clear winner, esp. since its marinade had the added benefit of red pepper flakes.  Would I go back for more meat?  Unless HBB designs a non-* based-sauce, no.  Well, maybe for the pork.  And only if I was carrying a bottle of bbq sauce in my purse.\n\n1 star each for the pulled pork, sweet potato pie, and for Rich being such a sport.  (Kudos for letting me sample the pie!  Letting people sample is always good for business!).  \n\np.s.  If HB had a shack that only sold sweet potato pie, I'd give it 5 stars!\np.p.s.  Honey Bear BBQ, please add candied yams/sweet potatoes to your menu!  While you're at it, add some sweet potato fries, as well!\n\nAllergy update: I concluded that the sweet potato pie must contain * ingredients bec. I went through two days of horrible allergy symptoms.  I won't be able to enjoy it anymore, but for those w/out allergies, do give it a try!", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3ZK0J13qiy-OwMo7v_eqtg", "review_id": "E5QgtNUo3t2_Q9438-dIxA", "text": "Downtown Phoenix with an old school sloppy type BBQ place? Great, it's not the best but it is very good. I got the 1/2 rack pork ribs $11.49, which were tender, moist and fall off the bone good. The sauce was slightly hot, sweet and vinegary. Comes with 2 sides, I got cole slaw which was average good, and the Browbeans which had BBQ sauce, and sausage pieces, a very good choice. I got a peach cobbler dessert, and I liked it but it is kinda average, the crust parts were mixed in with the cobbler and were soggy, to bad, it was probably very good before that was done.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "i94sMKEeWy2ipDaTqyK1Fg", "review_id": "iKXe5ZNxDO8l4toRQs3mOQ", "text": "One of the best BBQ restaurants I've been too. The place looks a little run down, but it only adds character. Open late (til 9:30pm I believe) this is a quick, easy lunch or dinner for us.\n\nMy favorites are the BBQ beef sandwich, potato salad and the cobbler is great too. A definite must! And there are multiple locations throughout the Valley.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "_7el1cOgnfkNfmZKi277bQ", "review_id": "wszsLW_kG_prRBhzCUX2gg", "text": "The BBQ pork is fantastic but here's their best kept secret .... \n\nCATFISH YUM! \n\nThis location serves Catfish fillets on Thursday and Friday. I wish it was everyday! They use a deliciously seasoned cornmeal NO flour! It is light and crisp and my fav! It is served with a great hot sauce and sweet moist dinner rolls. Fries and Cow-bro beans go great but you have your choice of sides. If you love a good catfish in cornmeal, I dare you to find any better in this town without making it yourself. I give Honey Bears 10 stars for their catfish **********. I grew up in the Midwest and we had catfish almost every Friday and this tastes just like home. \n\nTrust you will not regret this fish!", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "QwO4LVCiPZZdg5URrQfYpw", "review_id": "TPeKV-EdFcyevf_g1kcPNg", "text": "You know. I really don't have much to say about this place that is bad. I've been there a number of times and have also had their catering.\n\nTheir beans are very good. Slightly sweet with the right amount of spice.\nHot links are spot on. Pulled beef and pork sandwiches are good, but the meat could be more tender. I am very picky about my potato salad, but theirs isn't bad.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 11, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "tdNV2Wb0LrFpm1Yfov_Klw", "review_id": "f8qmM5wdgNMPpu3w0lwhjg", "text": "Big  Thank you to Honey Bears to start off, why you ask ? Because they were open ! Wish I could give a 1/2 star extra for that.  Listen Downtown!  you   want me  to bring my family and friends down on the weekend,you want us to explore downtown and use the metro rail,   we need some family friendly , hopefully locally owned,  places to eat !  So 1 big ole star for that!  Now for the rest ...Honey Bears has that  hole in the wall , down south feel to me , and that alone will probably bring me back at sometime .  Especially if I have kids with me otherwise it's Switch, Matt's or Fez. \n\nOkay and now for the hits:\n\nThis is a  good  place for pulled pork or BBQ chicken sandwich ...don't stray from that and you will be happy , husband and kiddos gave a big two thumbs up for that... lil mini me had a 1/2 chicken dinner  w/o \nBBQ sauce ( weirdo)  and pronounced it good.  Mine were  ribs which were very small, not meaty and I had trouble with tang of the vinegar based sauce.(BTW hubby loved it ) Portions were big on everything but my ribs.  Faux Daughter number 2 couldn't finish her sandwich. \n\nI could eat a big ole plate of the mac and cheese wow cheesey goodness... kids agreed.\nFries were rumored to be good , one of my kids said  better than\n in -n-out the others shot her a dirty look .. so you try them and see. \nLoved the coleslaw and I wouldn't  share it with anyone .Corn was good but not memorable. \n\nThey have RC and Seven up products which goes to show it's old school I guess. If you can't abide by that bring your own I guess. \n\nService was great, the dude taking our order was personable, helpful and patient with our big order. They also redid mini me's order when it first came with BBQ sauce. \n\nPlace is nicer than Stacey's for ambiance but I don't really look for that with BBQ , do you?", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HY9qpAamqLXFoa7xMwNntg", "review_id": "OOP-0iZ2Shm3utN0WG5qmA", "text": "i used to visit this place a lot when i worked in the area, oh say, 4 or 5 years ago, and i got it again today for the first time since then and i don't remember it being this mediocre.\n\nlunch time, the place was packed. the line moved fast and my order go to me in a decent amount of time. i chose the bbq pork with fries and my friend suggested i get the peach cobbler. their bbq sauce is pretty good, but they don't actually put it on the sandwich. i prefer my bbq pork sandwiches to be soaked and dripping with juicy wet goodness upon first bite, but i got exactly the opposite. the meat was very dry and tough in most places. the fries were ok. the peach cobbler was warm but nowhere near sweet enough for a good peach cobbler - rather bland. \n\nyou can find better bbq in phx, try stacy's on indian school and 17th.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KI4sBf9jWLs4aGm_mIsFQA", "review_id": "Dc8oN4ffm-8syQUcnWeQLw", "text": "I've had Honey Bears twice.  Both times I got the pulled pork sandwich.  I can't give the sandwich a passing grade.  These were from two different locations, and the same result.  The meat was unseasoned and bland...although juicy and tender enough.  The bun sauce is uneventful.  And for 5 bucks, I want better.\nThe first time I got a sandwich, it was bought to me from the Tempe location.  The 2nd time I went to the Central location.  The service was non-descript, which I guess isn't a bad thing.  The place looked nice, though.  Neat and clean.  And there were a lot of people eating, so the stuff is good to someone...just not me.  I figure if you can't get a pulled pork sandwich right, I'd be an idiot to try your ribs or chicken.  So, I guess Honey Bears is on my Nope-List.  Too bad, cause its so convient from work.  \nI will, however, go back and try their catfish.  If they get that right, I'll throw another star at them.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "d0wJVf7Gv7v1B-HHYhxZtQ", "review_id": "S3YAgjW4BQRbsXgsTq4DLw", "text": "I'm not sure why, but their barbeque sauce doesn't ring true for me.  There seems to be a slight watery tang there that shouldn't be..  So just 3 stars for me, but I LOVE their beans!  If I had my way, I'd get beans from there and get the meat from somewhere else..  :\\", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "gUXfVNgnNF9WU73T-d-FKQ", "review_id": "Qh_kuKQGh6WNNeKH6XlfEg", "text": "Oh sure, I may cook again someday...when it's not 110!  However, thank goodness for Honey Bear's tonight!  I got a pulled pork and a chicken bbq sandwich.  The 7 year old chose the chicken so I got the pork.  While I usually prefer the pork, my daughter and I sampled each other's sandwiches and, wow, that chicken was delicious!  The cole slaw had a spice in it that she didn't like (celery salt?) but she loved the mac and cheese.   I did like the cole slaw though.  Weird side note - I had mango for desert a bit later and it rounded out the spicy sauce and heavy pork meal really well.  Maybe I'll try mango with the meal next time....", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mjP_3XwUXdptvOpQd0OjBw", "review_id": "HzKFhVQdPji5YLg04oWkRQ", "text": "Had a pulled pork sandwich and fries ... Couldn't have been better. I will go back for the ribs another time.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "W_QXYA7A0IhMrvbckz7eVg", "review_id": "I0rFAmm0e39yn7FDfuIANA", "text": "I'm feeling extra nice today, so Honey Bears gets 3 stars instead of 2.  We were really hungry after work and couldn't decide on a place, but since we drive down Central and see this place everyday, we figured now was as good a time as ever to give it a shot.  My first sight upon entering was a couple hookers sittin and eatin bbq.  I wasn't sure if that was a good sign or a bad sign, but they were definitely hookers.  Anyway, I stared up at the menu for about 30 seconds (it's pretty small) and decided on a regular bbq beef sandwich and a side of cole slaw.  For two sandwiches and two sides the total came to about 14 bucks.  Not bad!  They also have RC cola in their soda fountain, so that may tickle your fancy.  Not mine.  The food came out in a matter of 2 minutes and we unwrapped our foil covered sandwiches to find... not enough bbq sauce.  They charge extra.  LAME!  The meat was fine, but a little too dry for my taste.  It was pretty good when it had some of the sauce on it.  The cole slaw was okay, better than most places, except it was over peppered to me, but definitely still tasty.  I probably won't go back here, as nothing really stood out to me, but it was good enough for a 20 minute meal.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "fev0iI-XDrteD4SYRKjiUw", "review_id": "X1p8vAJnnCQbzSadhwDG9g", "text": "This is really one of the more disappointing BBQ places in Phx.  I hate to disrespect Honey Bears but their pulled pork is just too dry.  I shouldn't have to cover it in your bbq sauce (which isn't THAT good either) in order to make it edible.  Also, if you are going to churn out dry pork, you have got a lot of nerve charging for more bbq sauce.  I've never had anything else here but the fact that the pork isn't all that good is all I need to know.  I'll stick with Stacey's down the road.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PEmmEIagYJ5EfA8xfjWbOQ", "review_id": "p4tYiH4Lkny09KoVwSDlzw", "text": "Well I am in Phoenix for business and this place is walking distance down the street and since I am a major BBQ-aholic had to give it a try.  Went here for lunch before the lunch crowd came pouring in.  Tasty - I had the pork sandwich with a side of slaw.  All good contenders - nothing too outstanding but definitely solid.  I like the sauce.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "intz_M3Q3Toe0pwoN0zdzw", "review_id": "JyJXk4L6wjxyMIUmW5FhEA", "text": "Came to this location a few years ago and haven't been back since. It wasn't that it was \"bad,\" it's just that, as far as the nationwide spectrum of barbecue goes, this is just not that good. But, for whatever reason, Arizona is just a tough place in which to get good barbecue.\nIt's a busy corner, now (wasn't when I was there) right in front of the light rail in a decidedly office area. So, the lunch crowd is heavy. The place looks like it used to be a taco, cheesesteak or other fast food joint and had minimal renovations done. It's small and gets pretty crowded.\nI got a brisket sandwich, which is sort of my own litmus test when it comes to BBQ. Prices were about what I would expect to pay. IIRC, my sandwich was about $6-7. Sides were extra.\nThe sandwich was okay. The brisket had a nice flavor, but wasn't fabulous, and I didn't think a whole lot of the sauce which, to me, is really the best part of good barbecue (although I know it's not pure barbecue).\nBut, regardless, this is still the best BBQ I've found in Phoenix. There used to be a place in Tempe called Big City, which was just fabulous. But they moved out to Mesa and went out of business near the beginning of the year. So we're left with a bit of a void and, now, you can find better BBQ at random festivals from booths, and even here in Tucson. But, if I'm really craving a great brisket or a spectacular slab or ribs or a plump, perfect sausage, I have to head east to Texas. There's just no comparison.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nXSBdhTe51X0es6NRhcO-w", "review_id": "kiYllVEvbsBs8uAfQJZzxA", "text": "I love this place. I usually go a couple times a month. I've been to another location of theirs in Chandler, but mostly I end up going to the one on Central. \n\nThe pulled-pork sandwich hits the spot and the sauce they have just makes it. It has just enough spice to give it a little bite that I think BBQ needs to have. Every chance I get, I bring out of towners to experience it and they love it. With the exception of Southerners, they are incredibly insane when it comes to BBQ it seems. :)", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "A_O8wZOsMTPwyeYA4-Rsow", "review_id": "dlaQpJUaMANSKoRKYhx0Ug", "text": "I'm typically not a BBQ fan but after having a sample of Honey Bear's BBQ Chicken Sandwich at a street fair I'm now a believer. \n\nThe sauce has a warm and sweet taste and the pulled Chicken looks to be all white meat and quite tasty.\n\nThe only things that suck: the buns instantaneously decompose under the liquid BBQ sauce (making it a fork dinner rather than a sandwich) ... also they don't have Coke or Pepsi (only Dr. Pepper for the cola selection).", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "mmJzZPMT06-4jRhf5L8laQ", "review_id": "tqkPKBE8Z6McmYhX_SECSA", "text": "Stopped by here for dinner when I was in the area on a seminar over the weekend. The food was respectable. It wasn't mind blowing or anything. I do dig their sauce though.\n\nI think most of my issues are with the location itself. I felt like it was kind of fake divey. While it isn't fancy at all (was previously an IHOP), it just doesn't have any real character. I love a good dive as long as it feels authentic. This just felt like someone wasn't trying to hard when they were converting it.\n\nI've had most of my Honey Bear's BBQ at picnics & other places where people have brought it in catered. I think I've enjoyed it more then than my visit to the downtown location.  Sorry...", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gc4rNAgbGydNMAPJ85FZag", "review_id": "lGJ-3zmYyKjBb1azBgpggQ", "text": "I would have never thought I could find BBQ like this in PHX, AZ. I find myself at this place everytime I'm in the Phoenix area! I love there BBQ sauce and the meat is great! If you see this place stop and try it out!", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QnMPMD8Nh3ErZGfMRGAeYg", "review_id": "akMs1sDI65aKxt1BTz6R4A", "text": "I drove a considerable distance to have this BBQ and was very unhappy with the meal experience. The pork was very dry and obviously old as were the sides. Price was ok but who cares if your meal tastes bad. The sauce was ok yet still unable to bring back to life the leather like dry pieces of pork I found in my sandwich with every bite. People who enjoy good BBQ should avoid this place.\n\nI just read several other yelper reviews of this restaurant so Im going to raise my original 1 star to 2 for now and Im going to drive all the way back down to Central from Scottsdale to give them another shot who knows maybe I just got a bad batch then Im gonna come back here and comment on round 2.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KcI2VGSvRhLAmw6vZrc8WQ", "review_id": "ZMt5VHSmpzztd4bDBQdPNg", "text": "Not to shabby.  Went on a Saturday night.  They had a half rack rib special with 2 sides for 12.99.  This was totally worth it.  I ate every bite.  Ribs fell off the bone.  The sauce is where it's at.  Nuff said.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 7, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "nc3cqVN0UuB3m50-CcMftw", "review_id": "WVdAYkwbKrTZQ3BA2adLLg", "text": "Five dollars and thirty cents for a pulled pork sandwich with a side of sauce? Sorry, Honey Bear's, but I'm not feeling you. Why, oh why, did I go on a day when they didn't serve catfish, which I love from here. Perhaps when I blow off some steam over a sandwich this small with no side dishes costing over $5 I'll return for your fish fry. Until then, see ya.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wR9Ts7p6mwHA82njQgRT3Q", "review_id": "6uUyFfkdgol9ZqADFNruug", "text": "This place is close to the museum so we thought we'd give it a try.  YAY!  and  YUM!  The pulled pork was worth the drive from San Diego.  My sister from Alabama saw the peach cobbler on the menu and spoke with the cook who assured her it was fresh, hand peeled peaches and homemade.  My sister is quite the critic of peaches.  OK, the peach cobbler is the best there is.  No comparison - excellent *****.  Eat here you won't be disappointed!", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IDrgwF9rufyZqmQXEGkBrw", "review_id": "gEiQNupK2i7RGs3Cg-pEHw", "text": "I cant believe I have been here for going on seven years and just tried this restaurant.  The sauce is AMAZING and the meat is tender and delicious.  The atmosphere isnt the greatest, even for a BBQ joint, but the food was great.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z06IHGXI_ofBc2DkAbCgnA", "review_id": "Kp9Gv5WxG8D5c6RKOSqE3A", "text": "Hands down my favorite BBQ sauce.  Dreamy.   I always order the pulled pork or chicken sandwich and halfway through I ditch the bread to get closer to the delicious meat and sauce.  :) \nAlso, this is my go-to for catering office events.  They're super professional and I always get glowing reviews from my customers.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4xw2k2iAEGumGPYlvGlp5Q", "review_id": "tHOT3vKkfEl2MHfJnJnwRQ", "text": "Ok.. this is the best downtown BBQ joint- with that being said.. it might be one of the only BBQ joints downtown!! It use to be some chain establishment; you can tell by the A-frame building. basic menu for the most part with Specials throughout the week. I wish they had Rib Tip all day long, just not Friday nights! I had the #4; a sandwich and 3 ribs, a side and a drink.. I think it was $11. Overall- a good feed! They have sauce available, which is needed- they do not drowned it in sauce- they let you dish it out yourself! very good sauce BTW!!\nNUTSHELL- Worth the trip if you are downtown, watch out for the lunch time crowds!", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "82XCRR_Sk1fFOpRsTP2ApA", "review_id": "NA_1t4UDIDa0C6h3hjpw0A", "text": "The ribs were delicious!!  Finally a place that the sauce was so good that I would buy a bottle.  The sides too me were nasty (potato salad and cow beans) .  I would buy ribs from here and go to Mrs.Whites for the sides to make the perfect meal.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "odaj8Gm4jc7lF20WoZ8RZg", "review_id": "kYuoMmyWK1FqYIksLhFyWw", "text": "I usually stop by here before I go to Suns/D-Backs games with my dad because I really enjoy eating BBQ, though I admit the food isn't outstanding.\n\nI've tried both the pork and beef BBQ sandwhiches; they're both REALLY bland without the sauce. I eat a lot and I just like how they have large portions.\n\nSome people might be turned off by the cleanliness of the restaurant, which can be best described as dingy.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "z7H066tCADJO865hyxKcxQ", "text": "[3 stars by my relatively National BBQ standards, 4 by PHX Standards] .  \n\nHouse hunting works up an appetite.  My realtor and I were looking for a quick bite to eat and stopped in here.  Nothing fancy we just ordered up 2 small/regular pulled pork sandwiches and 2 drinks.  It hit the spot .  Yeah  and as usual I should have brought a bib.  Juicy, smokey pulled pork with a sauce that is a good balance of sweet, spicy and tangy.   I could have used a few pickled jalapeno slices or some fresh onion but that is my personal preference.  \nWhen going for my drink I saw it....my favorite BBQ beverage Big Red.  Yum!  \nI left content and not over stuffed. Feeling the need for BBQ I am sure I will stop in at this location again.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6ts41fCsDKHbFZaKOMNmVQ", "review_id": "Zxw-OOJAqohkrtuFh7Afiw", "text": "The fam and I headed on down to Honey Bears this past Saturday to get our BBQ on! \n\nHoney Bears never disappoints! \n\nI had the shredded BBQ chicken sandwich with a side of the cowboy beans, sooo spicy and delicious! \n\nAlso their french fries may be sent from heaven! SO GOOD! \n\nI always go for the Big Red at the soda machine, that is a rare soda to find on tap and Honey Bears has it! \n\nThanks for another tasty lunch!", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vhxFLqRok6r-D_aQz0s-JQ", "review_id": "TgB26Rv7IxUgBQvQAD9vEg", "text": "Great for lunch or catering.  The sauce is tangy and not too sweet or thick.  The peach cobbler is much too sweet, but I love the pulled pork or chicken.  It's a little smokey (a little dry, but that's what the sauce is for).  It's no frills but delicious.  Plus it's inexpensive for a quick lunch.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1zjPzcFdboSqis0Fkhccdg", "review_id": "0w28hTpdRIh-L2hbOuBaeg", "text": "I have to admit I love my Baby back ribs, but we meat eating Americans need to remember what a true rib is - and that is the Spare Rib. \nHB's does them right. \nYou say spare ribs have less meat than the baby b's -not true, as much meat on the spare - it's just stretched over a longer bone. This results in smaller bites of meat - but - a higher ratio of sauce to meat with each bite.Honey Bears sauce is right on, and the meat is so tender. Finger licking good spare ribs. This is a Soul Food rib joint. \nSides - fresh, crispy,creamy, tangy cole slaw. Beans - interesting seasoning, afew chunks of hot link, and I think chopped up pickles? Really good. \nDon't forget the sweat potato pie.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "1wMGLaMIH7CcmJ2htS1rmw", "review_id": "zu4RtnUaVU0oKdc1SNiMOQ", "text": "I just cannot understand why this place is so highly rated. Could it be that people have never experienced barbeque outside of Arizona, so they have no basis of comparison? But even that cannot be true. We have Joe's in Gilbert, and even Famous Dave's is pretty darn good. \n\nI work a block from this location, so I have been there at least a dozen times. While not great, it is something different once in awhile, so I put in an appearance now and then. The food is not bad, per se, it is just not that good. The prices, on the other hand, are far too high for what you get. $11 gets you a \"large sandwich\" which is not very large, an order of fries, and a soda--RC brands. For a couple of bucks more I could get a combo platter at Famous Daves. \n\nService is all business. I don't think I have ever seen a smile in the place. But it is fast. The place is usually dirty, but I am usually there right around lunch, so it might be better other times. \n\nJust not impressed at all. But...it beats the Burger King down the street which is the worst BK in Christendom. But that is another review.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nKGDcdQ8SF-frJHuj77Uew", "review_id": "VnDDMX6yxC5kSRbgTV5qrQ", "text": "Stopped in here on a whim with my little girl. You never know if small places like this will have items for kids, and they did have one kid meal, which was 2 chicken strips and fries. I was starving, and not sure what to get so I went with a value meal - sandwich, two ribs and a side. It was pretty good, but I've had way better. The pulled pork sandwich was overcooked and dry, so it's a good thing they have yummy BBQ sauce to poor over it. For my side dish, I had sweet potato tater tots. They were OK, but looked like they came out of a frozen bag of Ore-Ida. \n\nThe staff was really friendly, and it seemed like they had a lot of regulars in there. \n\nI thought it was really over-priced. Our bill was $21.75. And the food just wasn't good enough for me to want to go back.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A8e50wVP7xcz1sWOE6gEbQ", "review_id": "vrAuoWzJ4PUy3VUbE36b8g", "text": "Hands down the best ribs I've had in my life.  My first visit here was about a year ago.  Though I was a little afraid of the area and the sketchy look of the place I was taken by a good friend and my visiting father so I couldn't say no.  We all ordered sandwiches; I had the brisket and my father ordered a half order of ribs for us to share.  Now I have to say I'm not a BBQ person.  I'm not a fan of 99% of the sauce out there.  I reluctantly gave it a try and almost had to sit on my now saucy hands to keep from eating the whole plate.  The brisket was decent, but nothing compared to the ribs.  I've been here probably about 25 times since my first visit and now exclusively get ribs.  The sides in my opinion aren't really worth mentioning.  The coleslaw had as much black pepper in it as any other ingredient and the cowbro beans are kinda spicy.  The mac n cheese is good, not kraft or velveeta but not special.  The ribs are definitely the way to go for a happy full belly.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pQaDUhthdkcy98SvlSeU1Q", "review_id": "SyJ3TcaM1u5DD30I08mtPQ", "text": "Best BBQ sandwiches in Phoenix.  The BBQ sauce is amazing.  I generally get the chicken sandwiches but my friends all swear by the pork.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tDSDuMzwQiI44W8cfxU68Q", "review_id": "k3Zcw8XyWUwCHCP8dJteKg", "text": "After my utterly-disappointing BBQ roll through KC, I realized just how much I appreciate Honey Bear's.  Never had a bad meal here.  The Cowbro beans are delicious.  The meat is always lean and usually juicy.  The sauce is as good as any, if you like BBQ sauce with a little kick.  Everyone hating because this isn't like a BBQ place back in (insert famous BBQ town here) is just funny to me.  \"It's not real BBQ unless (327-point checklist of real BBQ)...\"  Whatever.  I love this place.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g2RNaHDVlDUePR7rBDuhiQ", "review_id": "hCMlXrHJfPMRaes3KsfzKw", "text": "I went Honey Bear's with my wife to use a Groupon.  We like to try different places, not get stuck on one place and we were disappointed with Honey Bear's.\n\nWe got the pulled pork and BBQ chicken. The pork was dry with no smokey flavor. The chicken was drenched in sauce hiding the flavor. The sauce was too sweet for me as well, overpowering everything it's put on.\n\nThe sides of beans and corn were nothing  special as well. At the end. We were glad we tried them because it made us feel better about our favorite BBQ, Waldos in Mesa. \n\nWe'll keep trying, but we believe no one will ever compare.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mqyH3CqjMufsm5FccDrjLA", "review_id": "ISwRpnW1yLhQlyGPffOyGQ", "text": "I had pretty high expectations for honey bears and they definitely followed through! YUMMY! We got the chicken and ribs combo and you really don't need teeth to eat it!..... totally melt off the bone, tender, yummy goodness.  \n\nUsually my friend and I talk each others ears off when we are out and tend to ignore food/drinks... I am pretty sure we were completely silent devouring our food until we were licking our fingers clean! \n\nThey do have specials each day of the week. Tuesday was 2-4-1 beers :)  This is a no frills kind of place. Just order, wait for it at the counter, grab a seat and enjoy.  Its kind of great though... you know exactly what you're getting... no need for 'atmosphere' or attentive customer service because the food speaks for itself.  \n\nMy only gripe was that they don't have cornbread, which is disappointing at a BBQ place. Instead dinner comes with disappointing white bread rolls.\n\nI wouldn't call the location particularly sketchy.  There is a big parking lot and its right on Central Ave near lots of nicer places too.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yQO6VkPeSEScs0xGkANSLg", "review_id": "BEb_587ttQT3bHaCwxi25A", "text": "This place is still as bad as it was when I first reviewed it.  I got suckered into giving it another go because I didn't want to eat alone, and there were literally no redeeming qualities.  \n\nFor those reviewers who think reviews like mine are BBQ snobbery, I'd say even when I'm starving and don't give a rip I'd rather have ANY other BBQ in Phoenix than this place.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KX_kgruju3bxND7XQDXqUg", "review_id": "xtZIQ4KDZnBWOE4AM7PhYQ", "text": "We drove to the LoLo's downtown location from basically the 51 and Shea to find that it closed at 7. From there, we drove up Grand to Town Talk II, which sadly, also closed at 7. We had a chat with the owner who told us that the closest place for barbecue was Honey Bear's, even though he said that he didn't want to see us leave.\nIt was about a 5 minute drive from there. Once we arrived, we ordered. I got the ribs and two nasty side items that came with it. The fountain drink machine didn't have Coke or Pepsi products, but had R-C Cola products. The selection was interesting, but I found it unique and somewhat cool.\nAnyway, my plate had six or seven ribs drenched in a too-sweet barbecue sauce. The ribs had almost no meat on them.\nI don't know, maybe I asked for the wrong food or something, but I was highly disappointed in Honey Bear's. I do admit, however, that the televisions showing the NBA Finals did help a bit. I don't think I'll come back. I've also learned a valuable lesson: for the most part, restaurants in Downtown Phoenix close at 7.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xB9Yze6uC1mJXEzA8wpWSw", "review_id": "5xzN0Lh8lh6xH-OhI1KzqA", "text": "The food is always great. Very good BBQ Pork that has plenty of smokey flavor and the sauce compliments it well.\n\nThe employees on the other hand have a terrible attitude and never smile. They never say \"thank you\". I definitely recommend going to the Van Buren location because this one does not make you feel appreciated for your business.\n\nI would have given them lower if I didn't know what their true standards are from my consistent patronage at the other locations.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Q5dlLCEni_my05az9wIptg", "review_id": "suk6yXg5smyXbdkF-JhXEw", "text": "I'm glad I had a Deal Chicken deal because the food was just ehhh. \n\nWith my credit of $24 and a few extra dollars, I ordered a full rack of pork ribs which included two sides (I chose collared greens & sweet potato fries-- small upcharge that I was not informed of), 1/2lb of hot links and a few free dinner buns. \n\nThe ribs were fairly good (3 stars) albeit a bit dry-- I guess that's why they drown it in BBQ sauce. The hot links however were dissssgusting. (0 stars). Just thinking about it makes me want to puke. It was so soft, I quickly tossed out the serving that was on my plate and what was left in the container. They are what I imagine vienna sausages would taste like (but spicy, of course). \n\nCollared greens & sweet potato fries were edible.. not cringeworthy (like the hot links), but not worth the calories/stomach space either. \n\nService was friendly & efficient. \n\nWarning: be prepared to swat flies if you dine in. There were several on the day I was in... ick!", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FgauKBp6w-_8hOY1CRYMoA", "review_id": "jIxbp9K5JQbqUQqTCtl2Sw", "text": "$10 for a medium drink, chicken sandwich, and a small salad = MEH! Overpriced and nothing special of this BBQ chicken sandwich.\n\nI'll go back for a second try, someday...", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7OU1zyh8-O_l2XzRLiV2lw", "review_id": "gMk2Vgt2SKNXurQQwhJS-w", "text": "Me and a friend stopped in here one night maybe 10 or 15 minutes before they closed. We had been in the mood for some good BBQ, but have no idea where the good BBQ places in Phoenix are at, so we thought we would just give it a try since we were starved. \n\nThis was the first BBQ I had since I moved to AZ, and remains the last place I've had BBQ at (I've been pinching my pennies lately, and BBQ is generally pretty pricey!)\n\nAll in all, I'd say this place was pretty good. I contemplated a pulled pork sandwich, though I've heard nasty stories about people who've consumed undercooked pork, so I decided to feel the place out with beef first. It was terrific, and I wish I would have went with the pork! came with fries too and they were excellent. \n\nI didn't know what to expect coming in so close to closing time, but I was very happy I stopped in. I do look forward to stopping by again when I'm in the area.\n\nSince I havent tried any other bbq in Phoenix, I really can't compare honey bears to anything else. But overall, I was pretty satisfied.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PMONnmmFd3-ah_e-UKUWWw", "review_id": "EKU9nE2ii9Cmj4-zSDxXLQ", "text": "Good place for when the bbq craving hits.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5ylJzhyLRwlGXDHujB_Pnw", "review_id": "TVIgHFgqwQ6qe20tD-s0wQ", "text": "Had a Groupon for this place, and I'm glad I went. Although the sides were okay, the ribs were just how I like them, tender and not quite falling off the bone. The sauce was good and plenty of it. I'd recommend this place to anyone who hasn't found decent ribs in Phoenix (and they're hard to find!).", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "B63qAIvH3jVUlA6ssqVSnA", "review_id": "pXxrkwFTWKILkdrQXEUGmA", "text": "Had lunch here twice now and their BBQ sandwichs are very taste but definetly messy. First time I tried pork and this time I tried the chicken. Both were good. I recommend this if your in the mood for BBQ. I'm still dying to try their ribs but I don't think I could eat that much for lunch. The one thing I don't care for is their soda product. They have RC Cola! This is the only place I know that does'nt have coke or pepsi,, so I guess they are behind the times in the beverage department. But if your looking for good BBQ you should definetly try this place. Just make sure you grab some napkins!!", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wcOqMTV92kxOornA42KyoA", "review_id": "31PpEsBCn8-q8AbJuuu_qg", "text": "I used to go to the location on EVB; been going to Honey Bear's since the early 90's...Love Honey Bears; it's great they are in Central PHX (closer to me now); I see they have Greens on the menu (but, they were out yesterday)...Will be back; for the Fried Chicken (on Wednesdays) & some Greens...Also, wish they had Fried Green Tomatoes...", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xg4AdOGHFxJyWByFbG8stA", "review_id": "VrDO__RRSiZQDACFHt3SpQ", "text": "I thought they were a little stingy with they BBQ sauce, and the buns were sub-par. Still the flavors were good and I really liked the sweet potato fries.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "52ILCqDs_MqRXOTME84Vog", "review_id": "VlzHd96lmR4eNgPuGwEacA", "text": "Terrible at epic porportions.  A crime against BBQ.  As a Southerner, I wish to bring a class action suit aginst this place for claiming to \"put some South in your mouth\" on the sign out front.  The ribs were dry, flavorless and covered in some type of runny sauce that was essentially a watered down ketchup.  The Mac and Cheese side was basically Kraft from a box.  The cole slaw had a nice black pepper flavor and I actually liked that.  The place is a dive, service rude and the bathroom filthy.  To top it all off, I went here with a Yelp check in offer of $2 off if you spend $10.  well, the cashier had never heard of Yelp before and had to go talk to someone for quite some time (holding up the line) before granting the discount.  Then, the cash register only gave a $1 discount.  To make matters even more aggrevating, the recepit claimed I got the $2 Tuesday discount but clearly only took $1 off the bill.  So, in addition to being unable to serve good food or clean the establishment, they stink at math too.  \nI've been in Phoenix only one day on a business trip, but surely there is at least some type of \"real\" BBQ in the town.  Guess I'll stick to Mexican food this trip.\nTrust me...if you have even like BBQ a little bit, stay away from this place.  Your taste buds and self esteem will thank you.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "67QGJdqABqaSEsQR4esrsA", "review_id": "0LYHmwD5hrEe9qbh2C74SQ", "text": "Consistency.\n\nThat's what I love most about Honey Bears.\n\nI'll disagree that \"you don't need no teeth\", but I will say that the chicken is juicy, the beans are incredible, and the hot sausage is amazing. Your sweet heat vinegar bbq sauce is delicious. Your service is fast, and you serve some off-brand sodas on tap, which makes me smile everytime.\n\nBut every time I have had a meal here, it has been tasty. Have I had better BBQ? Yes. However, your location and consistent experiences have kept me a fan. \n\nSmoke your ribs longer, please.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "iEZfMGszjIV7NHNhk1pRRA", "review_id": "GNvsgO-2bYk_n2Ux05cGzg", "text": "It may look like a fast food joint on the outside but this place is local Arizona BBQ at it's tastiest. \n\nI ordered the 1/2 lb. pork rib dinner ($11.49) which came with two sides. They ran out of collard greens so I settled for two corn cobs.\n\nWith the ribs and corn my face and fingers are super messy from the sauce. Good thing I'm eating alone. The ribs were super delicious! I wanted to cover every bite in their BBQ sauce. It was that good. The sauce was slightly tangy with just the right amount of sweetness. Honey Bear's calls it Tennessee BBQ, but here in Phoenix it's oh so good.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4bNX7VGpnQBAjjbIoezqBA", "review_id": "uqDs8nRKp-2sz2lmKhH6Rg", "text": "Ribs were good.  Sides were so-so. Mac n cheese was too runny for my taste. Guy at the counter was new and didnt seems like he had adequate training. I tried to use check in deal (2 dollars off 10) but he was oblivious, and he even called his manager who was oblivious.\n\npoints down for terrible service", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QY09z2M_tno4Xa1rnPa9iQ", "review_id": "Q5giTlm6c6yiWbTsP9MUmg", "text": "The best in Phoenix !!\n\nSImply the Best BBQ anywhere!!!!!!", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BiDA7uVJ5igMCsp4ZfpCpQ", "review_id": "9LFcl1k8XtZisMvFk66mkA", "text": "Good, not great.  I don't really know how else to describe Honey Bear's.  If you are craving BBQ and are in Central Phoenix, I say stop by.  Expect your sandwich to have a little too much sauce and service to fall slightly below your expectations.  I've been a few times before, and I'll be back a few times more, but you're more likely to find me at Stacey's.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EPRsyblhYfDZW6FlCRrUbw", "review_id": "0LyNCyEf3h87jjU7HtA_2Q", "text": "Pulled pork and coleslaw was AWESOME!  Corn on the cob was terrible.  Sauce for dipping pork was tasty!  Pretty rude guy behind the counter... SUCKED...  He looked like he wanted to punch someone out!  He didn't really say anything rude, but I deffinetly felt like I was WASTING his time.  I will go back for sure.  They are about to update the table tops! ;o)", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jwt67UT5Z1m7GNPb3UuEEg", "review_id": "y7qcJVrR4EsU_n9F0ewviQ", "text": "This used to be my favorite, but lately the pulled pork hasn't been as good.  I tried the hot links, but not good at all.  Love the beans and the sauce.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gg_OKjOAl_vVmdh5ZETuiw", "review_id": "GIApqmFXhrfjxUEnqR3gOQ", "text": "Good eats.  My food was just short of epic.  The beef sandwich was delicious and the pork ribs were fantastic.  The ribs are not skimpy on the meat and it comes right off the bone.  Loved the sauce, very tangy and has a good kick.\n\nI arrived just before the lunch crowd began to pick up.  Looks like it can get a bit hectic when large crowds come due to all the people swarmed around the small counter ordering and picking up their meals.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4E_nPWw89FLFHdNsEgMH-g", "review_id": "1AGXoXXzEXg4zS5mXJ9Eig", "text": "It has been about two years since I last came to Honey Bear's. The last few time I had visited, I felt like the portions were a little skimpy for the price I was paying. However that all changed when I brought my dad for a late lunch/early dinner. \n\nWe order the full slab with potatoe salad and beans. Man when we got home, the plate was packed with ribs. So much so that the two of us sharing was not a problem. I am not a fan of potatoe salad, however I will admit that theres was quite tasty! The bbw sauce was better than I remember and although my dad enjoyed the sauce, he makes his own and just had to say there's is good but mine is still better. SMH!. \n\nThey have revamped the menu to make it a little more affordable and they seemed to have up there portions a tad. Way too go. My dad enjoyed one Phoenix's hometown spots. Good job! I will be back again soon for rib tip Friday's!", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ac_bHapmfUrVZj9j0ZDX7A", "review_id": "ce70vA8PLPx9QrNOtax7EA", "text": "We're from the San Francisco Bay Area visiting the Phoenix area.\nOne of our regular stops is to the Honey Bear BBQ (done this for years).....and it's always the same: great tasting BBQ and friendly service.  We now have all of our friends come here on their visits to Phoenix and they share the same sentiments.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jvwnIG5wEjdOsqkYJgN29A", "review_id": "4E_z0fwY-ljor6Pb15axSw", "text": "Got a family meal deal for home consumption.  Two slabs of ribs had plenty of meat on them (not baby back, but pork), came chopped up.  Two adults and 2 kids, despite gorging ourselves, only ate about 75%.  Their sauce is frankly exceptional.\n\nBut the sides... well... sucked.\n\nThe corn was watery (they must soak in hot water for a day or two).  The potato salad, while having the skin of red potatos and being pretty decent, had a strong dill taste that I liked but I couldn't get kids or wife to enjoy.  The rolls aren't good... but most aren't at these kinds of places.\n\nWhat pissed me off the most was that they forgot one of the sides... mac and cheese.\n\nAnyway, here's what i got out of the deal.. I will come back for the ribs.  And WILL absolutely come back for the sauce.  In fact, I may just come get a tub of sauce and BBQ my own ribs if I'm not feeling particularly lazy.  \n\nMeat = Good\nSides = Bad\nSauce = Exceptional (5 Stars)\n\nEnjoy!", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cbn39ppP_RX4oyeVH30ArQ", "review_id": "2yCh7-V4h0roB_biOsmLcg", "text": "They are good if you go to the one on Van Buren.  The one Central is not good.  Definitely not the best BBQ ever let alone Phoenix.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KRA54Y_PCVYTrrZ4eTUzBA", "review_id": "Z-Rkpie-K6acTKSsQlFO7Q", "text": "Favorite BBQ ever! Absolutely love the sauce, I'd bathe in it if I could.\n\nGet the pork ribs with a side of fries and mac m cheese. Just be sure to eat the fries while they're hot.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Nli5aZg522P7nnlhUM5x-w", "review_id": "ap7Xkt4lX04_1gnwwsF-Ug", "text": "This place is da bomb!  This is my go to place whenever I'm in Phoenix.  Great food, great prices, great staff.  And the portions are huge so you'll never leave here hungry.  I've had the ribs, beans, sweet potato fries, and sweet potato pie and they are all great.  Now they just need to open a location in Los Angeles...", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aTi0NVrcPJWbN6jAsJVcAw", "review_id": "B0KCqHXBSJwx0DT_K0HobA", "text": "Only Eastern North Carolina BBQ gets five stars, but for Phoenix this is really good. I stopped here for dinner after work and before an appointment. I got there at a good time, because a line formed after I got my food. I enjoyed the pulled pork sandwich, and the mac 'n' cheese was creamy with just a touch of pepper that added a bit of zap. The sauce on the sandwich was good as well. \n\nI wish they had a pulled BBQ plate option with a couple of sides, but I didn't see that (unless I missed it). The sandwich was good, though -- I'll be back!", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-YLtOLwOh1_xxxBnGtuvNg", "review_id": "E4FHhWFccEgj1gw56DsUSA", "text": "I really want to like this place because the food is pretty good and they have vintage soda brands, but they make it pretty tough. My two biggest issues are the price and the employees. If you want a sandwich, side, and a drink you will be paying $12-$15. It's not a \"sit-down\" restaurant, and the prices are absurd for the portion size and quality that you get. It's not that it isn't good- it's that it is not worth the price. Problem #2 is the staff- they make you feel like you are inconveniencing them by placing your order and giving them money. I think I asked about what came on a sandwich and I received a long sigh and one finger pointed up to the menu, but the menu doesn't tell you...that's why people ask questions. I don't need a deep conversation or anything, but respect the people the are keeping you in business.There is better BBQ in the valley at a much better price, this place is popular because of its location.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JkMOQaMjlBHMqp6gj-hL3w", "review_id": "d5IVxJ8szc4O8MRhLDhUAg", "text": "Went last week to get their catfish and the size of the fish was literally half the size it used to be, and for the same price. It was still yummy, but disappointed.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ECtwWOp6UXNom5at7dCuhg", "review_id": "ob2L841LWVNLs6aF62BQxg", "text": "Zing Zing Zing!! Honey Bear's BBQ is my go to BBQ spot in downtown phoenix.  Meal of choice: is the pulled chicken sandwich, coleslaw, and tall RC Cola. \n\nI usually eat my sandwich open face with lots of sauce. Luckily, they always have a kettle of warm and zingy BBQ sauce available for the dine in guests. Beyond the BBQ being spot on the sides always seem to be just as delicious. Coleslaw, Mac n Cheese, Potato Salad, Sweet Potato Fries, etc............\n\nMy only qualm as of recently is it seems they have changed the coleslaw a bit. They made the portion larger which is awesome! But it's got some new things in it and I didn't enjoy it as much as usual. Bring back the old stuff!!", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fbeHfeZ6mKTIbUHZ0vMbow", "review_id": "sMrjG2Un1NAGvWzdN1sigA", "text": "Need better phone service attempted to place a call-in order but didn't get anyone to answer after calling 2-3 times, pathetic.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e7CAgDy6YxDKllwpWhDWpg", "review_id": "dojGFnaKCJMbSIgAujX47w", "text": "Food was good but service was less than stellar. \nWe came to the counter and clerk didn't acknowledge us, he just stood there. \nWe ordered to eat in.  About 10 minutes went by and no food.  We looked up at the counter and the food had come out and was sitting up there- no attempt to call out that it was ready or, heaven forbid since we were the only table in the place, they would bring it out to us.\n\nAnother order came up and there was one other person in the place..they yelled out the order was ready this time. Woman was out of it and didn't go pick up the food. They called it out 2 more times..she was 5 feet away and the only person..they couldn't walk it out to her? Not impressed.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ntxl5G4Cr1Fo-y8e84YUug", "review_id": "mkoDLX01U1WK22SeGFdJvw", "text": "Always get the shredded pork to go with coleslaw and beans to make my own BBQ salad at home. Geat BBQ 25cent wing night on Mondays..grilled!", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iwUN95LIaEr75TZE_JC6bg", "review_id": "l2Hl25rgfM2wh0lEQy2p8g", "text": "Honey Bear. \nWhat a great name. I wish I would have named my first son Honey Bear, or Cornbread J-Cool...something sick like that. \nI think that's where going into labor fucks most women up. \nThey're all like...\"Oh yeah baby, I'm down with Luciano or Vincenzo if its a boy... sooo very Italian.\" \nThat's in the nine months preceding birth. \n\nHave a little chat with her after she delivers...it's a whole new ball game.\nNow it's all, \"My son isn't going to have a name that sounds like some greaseball mobster, WTF is the matter with you anyway?\"\n\nWow.\nI don't know how I went down that road. I WAS going to tell you about Honey Bear's but I guess I'm still pissed my first born was named Dan. \n\nAnyway, the food here is pretty tasty. I like it because you can order meat by the pound which is all I ever do. I order eight ounces of barbecued beef, no bun and a glass of water..it's around eight bucks.\nThe service is super fast too, consuming about fifteen minutes of your lunch hour if you wolf your shit like I do. \nTheir sauce is flavorful too, you'll want to slather a boatload on your beef...kind of sweet and slightly spicy...good tang. \n\nAnd speaking of good tang, what better way to finish off the remainder of your lunch hour than by going to Band Aid's show lounge...just a block away on 7th and Virginia?\n\nA lunch hour chocked with tang.\nThe fantasy of what heights your son may have aspired to had you gotten your way...naming him Cornbread.\nAnd crop-dusting that empty cubicle with some major beef and beer farts around mid afternoon...sending that evil co-worker of yours into a catatonic funk upon her return from the ladies room.\n\nNow that's what I'm talking about.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wy6JfQaebNErtuk1mt5aEg", "review_id": "IMEiRevJc2VgIMYuwKMj4A", "text": "you really don't need no teeth to eat their meat\n\nribs are good. meat, tender, hanging off the bones, smothered with sweet BBQ sauce. beans taste similar to the sauce, sans meat. coleslaw is also good, but pretty standard. \n\nthis type of food is great when life is on your mind", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wjLVSNHQP7Y4b1VN_PyPgA", "review_id": "K_v9MfiVzdRws9MMwRVDLQ", "text": "Service: I asked the clerk what would be a good meal for a family of four. He gave his recommendation and I went with it. Got the meal home and we only have 1 mac and cheese, 1 potato salad 5 rolls. Now, this wasn't some big Styrofoam container. It was just enough for one person. The clerk seemed like it was a pain for him to answer some questions about the food that is keeping him employed. \n\nFood: It was ok. Not great, just okay. There wasn't anything that screamed \"Have seconds!\" The sauce is decent. Nothing spectacular. \n\nOverall, it was a 2 because nothing blew me away. I just made some ribs tonight on the grill and I thought they were better than Honey's. \nIf you're craving bbq, then this will get you out of a pinch. But if you want the \"Slap yo momma\" type grub, then make an about face.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5c4p-A1sLBlpS1cPaMpdBg", "review_id": "HYcQ9YPK0xlap9a3Juw7Hw", "text": "Best beans I've ever had and an excellent BBQ sauce!!  Rib tips and chicken were great.  Coleslaw and potato salad ok.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "G_drXPvlpRc0B4AuohwObw", "review_id": "b4I6PTvnIoDtG6SSLZRKQw", "text": "Despite the overall fair reviews I was pretty disappointed with this place. I've tried it 3 times and it keeps getting worse! Today I had the full order of ribs w/2 sides, coleslaw and sweet potato fries, (75 cents extra) and a beer, total was $30 w/tip.\n\nMy coleslaw was pretty good, the fries were crispy but rather bland, (why didn't they season them?). \n\nBut the big problem were the ribs. I have never had ribs that had the consistency of being boiled. That's right, \"boiled\", as in water!  (Or maybe they keep them soaked in water?). Either way they were almost inedible because my idea of ribs should be BBQ'd in a smoker and then I suppose reheated on a flame grill, right? But to be soggy, wet, fatty and without any real smoky flavor? Come on, for what I spent what a terrible value!\n\nBy the way I left $1+ change in the tip cup when I placed my order at the counter and got my change but I didn't receive a thank you for it.\n\nThen I asked for some hot sauce or Tabasco to try to make my ribs palatable and they just ignored me. I could understand if I was rude or complaining but I was wasn't at all.\n\nAlso the men's room wasn't too clean either. \n\nSorry but after 3 strikes you're out, will never go back.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pEVf8GRshP9HUkSpizc9LA", "review_id": "cIFrnvrKubCsUyJfyfLZNQ", "text": "Pretty good BBQ for Phoenix!  I enjoyed the pulled pork sandwich with a side of mac 'n cheese...quite tasty!  The atmosphere is not very appealing and the advertising is quite cheesy, but guess it did make me laugh!", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_2oYcAukTIaexAnsjUo9tg", "review_id": "bYcFdhkJbUmXeYR1pkfY3g", "text": "Stopped in last week for what I thought would be a trip down memory lane; a real genu-ine BBQ place here in downtown Phoenix. \n\nThis place was so off-base it actually made me frown. \n\nMaybe I've flown too high. Real BBQ for me was from an old man everyone called \"Knuckles\" on the side of the road in South Carolina sitting in a lawn chair next to a smoker painted like a pig. \n\nI ordered the 1/2 lb. barbecue pork with two sides. I tried the mac and cheese as well as the cole slaw. \n\nThe pork was tough and had no smoke flavor whatsoever. The mac and cheese was watery, to the point where I wanted to ask if they poured in water recently. The cole slaw was ok, just bland. The sauce was alright.\n\nI ordered a sweet tea because, come on, this is a barbecue place. The cashier told me they had RC products. No sweet tea? Get out of here.\n\nRivers Cuomo the cashier overcharged me for almost twice my meal. I just left and didn't go back. It wasn't even worth getting my money back.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "28CGAa30qiouuj_S13udFw", "review_id": "0AMW63cO1uTr6IEqnwn_CA", "text": "This is a good place to go if you want good (but not great) barbecue.  They had speedy service, which explains the very busy lunch crowd.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DfxzHI4TjGTUuFELonH5wA", "review_id": "JRXQ2CQXZvdYEhcZBWxYRQ", "text": "Finally some recent reviews that I actually agree with.  This place is low rung and it makes my own BBQ look amazing!  \n\nFYI ya'll the online order site does NOT WORK but it sure seems like it does.  That is until you get there and they sort of laugh about it not working....yeah, funny guys.  At least we didn't place the order for delivery!\n\nThe sauce is just OK and the pulled pork is tasty but good Lord, what is going on with the slaw?  It tasted as if they made it with Crisco, no flavor but notably fattening.  The corn on the cob was a hot mushy mess and what happened to the white bread?  \n\nI have lived in the South so I'd like to think that I know good BBQ and this ain't it.\n\nI agree with Jane E. this place was pretty decent a few years back but now it's just a sweet potato fry away from disaster.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6TL5xunZGs_2IerHl7sI3w", "review_id": "Ig2vku_qcecDMpZfEE7yig", "text": "OMG what happened to this place?  We hadn't been here in awhile, but the brisket was overcooked and soupy.  The links had no taste except were very spicy.  If the brisket at Dallas and Austin airports rate an 8, then this is a definite one or two.  They say your first instincts are best; we first went into the Philly sub place next door that had Coke products and walked out.  Instead we had overcooked, tasteless brisket and RC soda and spent $30 for two.  I was even going save some for the dogs, but I wouldnt have enough padding for the explosion that would cause.   Thank God I have a good cigar to get the taste out!!!", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HpxGTDm60d9JapjN36JFSQ", "review_id": "u3yPY8ckWTTfxemD_KT68A", "text": "The food sucks. Everything has a sickly sweet taste, mostly due to the cheap BBQ sauce they use. The ribs were mostly bone and gristle, hardly enough to feed a starving dog.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "yCQzLCRSA72SDe-LtrBRCg", "review_id": "B85KQ8dKnTFicVgPlKtSpg", "text": "Thats not BBQ...its meat with BBQ sauce :(((", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nGvxLe5jdJGbxTYt9XjScw", "review_id": "VVM868sKZ6Wau3NiKshW0Q", "text": "Not a fan of this location. Ordered the pork sandwich and the bread was stale. Van Buren location is much better.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HpCogtHDOLxH-yCNebt9Aw", "review_id": "TQkiV77dHJkbl5SRI8JJ3A", "text": "Talk about weak sauce. This place has dry. Dri. Drei. Dryyyyyy Pulled pork!  And drowning it in their boring sauce does not help things. In fact, given that they use seemingly store bought hamburger buns, drowning it in sauce makes it nearly impossible to eat.  Very sad pulled pork sandwich.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Brl48VfxNW-euavSmmGDkw", "review_id": "jrEx93eYKIjCW2nrkwjZpQ", "text": "Before hitting a Suns game I went to Honey Bear's last week with my brother-in-law, who grew up in Phoenix.  He says the place is an institution.  I liked it, but I liked the sides better than the BBQ itself.  \n\nI ordered the sandwich plus two ribs, a drink and a side for $14.49.  My sandwich was the pulled pork which was good but a bit dry.  A little extra BBQ sauce came in handy, although the sauce was - per my own personal preferences - a little too sweet, in need of some heat and a bit too orange in color.  The ribs were killer.  My side was cole slaw, which surprised my brother-in-law.  With all the great other choices, why would you order cole slaw, he wondered?  Because I love it , and the Honey Bear's slaw was great.  Fresh and delish.  I also \"borrowed\" his mac & cheese and his Cowbro Beans.  He thought the mac & cheese was rich - I slurped it up and practically licked the cup clean.  Fantastic.  Beans were ok but too meat-filled for my taste.  Was bummed they were out of corn on the cob but I loved the sides we had.\n\nSpecial thanks to the brother-in-law for the introduction.  I love cool local places like Honey Bear's BBQ!  I'd go back.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pi_f7sm9mclhBMtRHvGL1w", "review_id": "Yr1z2cm1oGO5p9-g7SXBSQ", "text": "Good wholesome BBQ, but they were out of collard greens :-( The cornbread muffins weren't the best either, but the brisket and cowboy beans are worth coming for.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wx8sHiEoUUCEpzpMBbuFAw", "review_id": "3dH1x-A0a3BO_j7ytawGeQ", "text": "My husband and I decided to try a new place tonight. I usually love barbecue, and when he suggested we try Honey Bears, I was more than happy to. First of all, I have to admit, I worked for Famous Dave's years ago and although I couldn't stand being employed there, they had some darn good barbecue and I'd still go eat there if there was one closer by. So maybe my expectations were too high for Honey Bears, but they fell way short. \n\nI got the pork brisket sandwich. I couldn't even pick it up, the bun was so soggy. Like snot. I tried to pick it up and it just disintegrated and all the meat fell out. I ate it with a fork, seeing as I was too starving to send it back. The meat was very moist and tender until I got a huge bite of the nastiest, driest chunk of meat. Like hard and chewy beef jerky. I have never discourteously spit food out of my mouth before, but that was too unpleasant to swallow! \n\nMoving on, the fries were good. The beans were awesome! The bbq sauce was lacking in consistency and flavor. The cheese in the mac was a bit thin. The ribs I had that came with their combo 3, well one was alright, the other one was almost all fat. \n\nAll in all, I didn't \"hate\" it but I'm not going back. There are better places to spend my money.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VQaJTMyWiKxUqPsl2jCmnA", "review_id": "KUgwLbDGHic1mCCNzD7iJQ", "text": "Average food that is way overpriced. For the price the portions were small the taste average and after sitting in the waiting room of a nearby hospital for days we were looking forward to some taste and comfort food. Not!!! old and dirty room, and not good home flavor.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7nlZJW84Adt6oYn2shnn_g", "review_id": "w2szl_X_xSkX6Q7Z48kb2w", "text": "Love the food, but all this type of food can get you a bit gassy. :-P", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hdZ3rlgFXctCOUhzoOebvA", "review_id": "DRupK9cGlKtqVG-J1VjlfQ", "text": "Deliciousness! Love the food!", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MNfOCJZsbtMbnDlvJ1LKeQ", "review_id": "8Dr47dZ8783SNXRPEle2mQ", "text": "Love the food here.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cFoiVWF42HSXQEtqxDvdWQ", "review_id": "sHJ5FEWA_mkoCzGJT_BcXw", "text": "Boy was I disappointed and embarrassed. I had friends visiting from out of state, and I told them that Honey Bear's was the best bbq in town. We arrived Sunday night around 7pm. They were out of ribs...My friends ordered the rib and chicken combo. One substituted the rib tips for the ribs,  and the other friend ordered sliced beef. I ordered a half lb of pulled pork and two sides. They ended up \"finding\" some ribs for one of the orders, but there were obviously boiled or pressure-cooked and not slow smoked.. The chicken came out 10 minutes after the rest of the food, and it was also either microwaved or pressure cooked.. My food, (which was ordered a couple of minutes after theirs) took over 30 minutes to arrive.  I overheard them telling the people sitting behind me that they were out of almost everything..\n\nThen, to top it all off, we were overcharged.  We showed them a four square check in which was supposed to get me one free side, but I was still charged for both my sides. The cashier girl was new and obviously in WAY over her head. \n\nI was so embarrassed after raving about this place, to have it be so very bad...", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "c-hv-FImXaBssSnfbxdOrQ", "review_id": "XcK1I_SEXVeNTTk-vmAYGA", "text": "Came in to order a barbecue feast to eat and watch game 7, however, there was not enough meat left in this joint to order a feast:(. The biggest disappointment is that I completed a huge order just to have another employee come from the kitchen and tell me, \"Sorry we don't have x,y, and z.\" So since the bbq joint had no bbq, I ordered a hot link sandwich and left. The sandwich was average, the service was quasi-average, and the organization of this restaurant was well below average. I'm hesitant to return.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "2L4sTgOqCgh8HB0Aljf2yg", "review_id": "ZMzNhnlBdgPa_Sx4sfBSzg", "text": "Excellent BBQ at excellent prices. Been driving passed this for months and finally stopped in with my girl and some friends. The pulled pork sandwich was about the best I've had in Phoenix. The sauce is good with a bit of spice. Clean environment, if not a little older. Definitely recommend.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kLb4zT15uKva0WF9wfzDng", "review_id": "774aOYRI5D76wjFVrkEJDA", "text": "I can't believe that there are ANY negative reviews of Honey Bear's!  I've been a customer for decades, having started when the owners and founders were smoking meat in a converted 50-gal. drum outside the original East Phoenix location.\n\nI now frequent the Central Ave. location and the food is still as good as it's always been.  \n\nIf all that matters to you is ambiance, this is probably not the place for you. Honey Bear's is all about the food.\n\nSomeone complained that the pork was too soggy.  Another that the pork was too dry.  HOW can it be both??  The pulled pork IS \"soggy\" because it's JUICY!  Honey Bear's pulled pork is to DIE for!\n\nSomeone actually dissed the barbecue sauce!  I've been hitting barbecue joints from the Mississippi to all points west, and HB's sauce is hands-down the best I've ever found.  \n\nThe only complaint I have is that when I tried to order the baby back ribs (the best thing that has ever been in my mouth), I was told that they are no longer carrying them but are now offering spare ribs.  So, I tried the spare ribs and, while they are good, they just don't compare to the baby backs.\n\nI had never tasted \"collard greens\", so I decided to try them.  Now I'm hooked.  Since I liked them so much at HB's, I ordered them when I went to Notorious P.I.G., another barbecue restaurant. I had to throw those away...they were loaded with vinegar.\n\nI will continue to buy the mouth watering pulled pork, pulled chicken, and collard greens from Honey Bear's even though I now live miles away (and right between two other BBQ restaurants).  And, for other HB's fans, \"Deal Chicken\" frequently offers coupons for Honey Bear's which cost $15 for $30 worth of food.  Beat THAT!", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3IvLtjTkLs_B1FexZwHkRQ", "review_id": "eMaeY0eFNmTzpxnc6KRx_w", "text": "First introduced because they were serving food at a charity event I attended. I really liked the BBQ sandwich and I liked that they give back to the community so I decided to try them for lunch one day.  It was delish...and, they have yummy fries which they hadn't served at the event.  Since then, I've been back in with the family and small groups and ordered their party platters/dishes for events at my house and everyone has loved the food.  The staff is always helpful. The place is always clean. What more could you ask for?", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JkyvCg99SMdfS6OZv2P3RQ", "review_id": "WR7XIYlCeVWtsGugK0GnoQ", "text": "This place is hot. Great BBQ, not so great Peach Cobbler and I wish I would have noticed the  sign for the catfish special before ordering.  The lady at the register is quick, brash and loud. Food is out fast, serve yourself BBQ sauce and grab a seat in the red-walled dining room.  It gets a bit loud in there between the voices and the TVs but the small space is well lit by windows on all three walls, over looking Central Ave. \n\nTry the catfish, and let me know how it is but skip the peach cobbler.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BXLsN9X-T_9YYvmEgLT3pg", "review_id": "9uvzbp-QaJdgjPTlZLsmdw", "text": "Great BBQ sandwich for a decent price. The side of beans are amazing,  as are the sweet potato fries! Definitely will be returning.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TGrL0iGBP2nqBqYE0-0ACQ", "review_id": "Mq3W758TWMRS6EOMWuFhFw", "text": "The barbecue chicken is delicious. I only gave it three stars because they only serve it on Fridays. Bummer.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "NLrBhZojW5ink7eN1GrcGg", "review_id": "LtxSkKVIK5uJcfMkej8ayQ", "text": "Bought a groupon for this place.  $10 for $20 worth of food.  Went on a Saturday morning and it wasn't too busy.\n\nI ordered the half rack of ribs ($13.99) which came with six rib bones and two sides (I got sweet potato fries and coleslaw).  The ribs were tender and the fries were delicious.  The coleslaw, eaten by my fiance, was just okay.  He got the pulled pork sandwich ($5.99) and enjoyed it.  It was messy but good he said.  We shared a drink and wound up only having an additional $4 and change to pay on our bill.\n\nThis was a yummy lunch and the groupon made it even more awesome.  Worth a visit!", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 7, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Vibtr-_DiDbwZqaxKK8SYw", "review_id": "fJUqM9CNCm9LoT8_amouuA", "text": "I've been to this location more times than I could ever count. It has always been my \"go to\"! But $10 for a combo meal?! HOOOLY MOLY prices have gone up and absolutely nothing has changed!!! I truly cant believe how bad this place has become over the years. The young cashier girl was so rude. She was almost annoyed that we were coming in- to spend $24 on lunch! The peach cobbler was TERRIBLE. I had to scrap the bottom of the crock pot thing to get some extra BBQ sauce... I'm SO disappointed. Every time I go in it just gets worse and worse. There are so many other wonderful places to eat in downtown Phoenix. Honey Bears, you're just making it easier and easier to get else where.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "elL5AEEYIPfQnzI_JCGk7w", "review_id": "XqIVffSyP_kjsWV26RcrvA", "text": "We stumbled upon this place completely by accident. We were driving around the area trying to find a spot to eat. I'm glad we ended up in the complete wrong place looking for something else. The BBQ was pretty good but in my opinion the best part were the sweet potatoe tater tots. They were perfect. They were crispy but not overly done and nice and sweet. The staff were very friendly and I dug the laid back atmosphere and the good eats.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CCL4t7fUSyqDGk9yFJw-Tw", "review_id": "lQUJOStLjErBbI1cgSYrHg", "text": "My husband and I love the ribs and the pulled meat sandwich trio. Their BBQ sauce is great. My husband has told me that fridays are rib tip day but they are always out when we get there. My negative would be that we Sally do to go orders and three times they've messed it up and that they're always out f rib tips on Friday.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "N61INGZ0mbA0V14hGnwi3A", "review_id": "s6rNq9f0DeXdtHdROwgdhw", "text": "This place barely earned a one star! \nWent here on a groupon recently, it'd been years since we ate here.  I Remember it being pretty good then. \nLet me sum it up: we ordered the 9.95 (sandwich, side & drink combo) the beef was burnt dry, the sauce reminded of a grade up from Arby sauce & the fries tasted stale. I Thought I was being  negative but my husband who's not too picky complained more than me. To top it off, we were charged extra for a side we didn't order when we presented this to the cashier she swore we ordered it, we didn't! She finally gave us 1/2 a refund saying we didn't get tax back because of groupon..... huh???? Our original order came to 18.00 the groupon was for 20. \nWhatever!   We're never going back!!", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PO21aGhaNK7LkcUmr4i4vQ", "review_id": "TI2VqnfJlSiS7BheZeOYdA", "text": "Went here yesterday.  Ordered the pulled pork sandwich, side of beans and drink for me to eat there. Beans had chunks of what tasted like dehydrated dried onion in them and they were not hydrated. Sandwich bun was totally soggy and pork was dry. Ordered the 1/4 chicken meal with dark meat (does not like breast meat)  and drink for my husband to take with him because he wasn't hungry.  We sat down with my meal and ate, he had not gotten his meal yet.  About 20-25 min later, went to counter to get his meal and they didn't even have it ready!  Then they said, oh, is the white meat ok?  We don't have any of the dark meat ready right now?  After 25 minutes and they didn't have any ready? Husband reluctantly said ok.  Got home and later ate it and it was all dried out and appeared old.  We will not be going back, the customer service is terrible and so is their food these days. Spent $20.00 on a small amount and food and this is what we got. Try https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Barbecue-Company-Grill-Cafe/100123416554\nThe Barbecue Company instead.  Their food and customer service are both great. Honey Bear's you lost a customer. BBQ Company is only open Mon-Fri until 3:00pm but worth the visit.  Once a month they have a buffet!", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_-Cpw9hiKyO-cJydjH9b2g", "review_id": "39WIY7-tN271TRDVt2vq1A", "text": "Great BBQ, Sauce is great, Cole slaw is good, no complaints for me. It's a BBQ shack, so anybody expecting frills will be greatly disappointed. It's all about the food and that is great.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cobCKT87wlAQRvfS9PPihA", "review_id": "gMq5-zl9t3yQEcu_gc1wxQ", "text": "I have lived in Phoenix for 20 years, have always heard good things about Honey Bears, and have meant to try their Q for a long time.  Greatly, greatly, disappointed!\n\nI went there on a Saturday a little over one month ago.  I ordered a slab of ribs, beans, slaw, and sweet potato pie to go [wanted peach cobbler, but they were out].  I was really looking forward to some good ribs.  I arrived to pick-up my order and there was a line of three parties ahead of me at the cash register.  No big deal until the sassy young lady at the register spent 15 minutes talking and checking out the first person in line.  While I stood getting frustrated from waiting so long to just pick up food, the second and third parties in front of me left because they too were tired of waiting.  \n\nWhen it was finally my turn, I mentioned to the young lady, \"do you realize that two parties in front of me walked out because they were tired of waiting\"?  When I said this, an older lady that appeared to be the manager stopped dead in her tracks as she was walking by.  She asked the young lady at the cash register what was going on.  The young lady stated that I told her two parties had just walked out because they were tired of waiting.  The manager said, \"oh\" and went on about her business like it was no big deal.  When I paid my bill, the young lady stated, \"your food is over there,\" pointing to the other end of the counter about 6 feet away.  I asked if there was extra sauce with my meal and she told me extra sauce is always included with ribs.  \n\nI get home with my order and am ready to chow down on some ribs and the first thing I notice is there is no extra sauce with my meal as I was told.  I opened up the plate of ribs and was quite surprised when I took a bite.  I think these ribs may have been walked past the smoker at some point, but that is about all.  No smokey flavor, no smokey color, just a big disappointment.  The beans were very good, the slaw appeared to be a premade product, and the potato pie was o.k.  However, I really wanted the cobbler they had on the menu but were out of.  \n\nI admit that I am a BBQ junkie and have high expectations of such food.  But I had heard such high reviews of Honey Bears and these ribs were so bad.  I honestly ate half of the slab and tossed the rest in the trash.  I paid ~$30 dollars for this single meal and was insulted by the treatment of their staff.  I will never walk through their door again...", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4OOmSWs18WidFfHyF-IGaQ", "review_id": "Rdz-1hz370zki9guhuY3nw", "text": "This place was ok , I'm not a BBQ fan but I've had better. I'd go here again if the bf wants to go but otherwise I'll pass. 3 stars cause they have Big Red and Rc soda fountain drinks !! Can't find that anywhere! And friendly employes :)", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xCpHHnMj8pxhdhDS3oQJ4Q", "review_id": "p2q4dzhbeCH3_O3pEmTRwg", "text": "Great BBQ and sides.  The beans are fantastic, with bits of hot links/sausage. \n\nKinda pricey, but most BBQ places are, and this one is worth it.\n\nTheir catering is great too.  My office has ordered from Honey Bears several times over the years, and it's consistently good.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KJDymAcoPiW_vuqthGxfpQ", "review_id": "RYhC8Xp2aybVjXgc38-yKg", "text": "We have used several Groupons for this location and enjoyed it both times!  The first time we ordered two different meals and neither of us came close to finishing the whole meal.  The second time we learned and ordered the Rib and Chicken plate ~ $19 and shared it (with plenty left over still!).  \n\nAlso on the second go around it was cool enough to sit outside and enjoy the view! Traffic and people watching is great from the outside spot.  \n\nOverall: A-\nNot a bad deal if you grab a deal and want a night out.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dmh48XI-1TxMk2NdJ-CEAg", "review_id": "uMxL9VSobPa3KwFqrISrsQ", "text": "Their claim of so tender that you don't need teeth to eat it is wrong...that pulled pork was tough n dry...the BBQ sauce was hot, mildly spicy but not sweet or thick...good size servings, the sides of coleslaw n Mac n cheese were good but the meat left something to be desired...if you ever go to lock harts in tax, you'd say the same thing ....oh and the ladies room need to be renovated..", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "kffxYQVQsEpF1DVlQlcGCg", "review_id": "mINXyic4CgX9d-tk-j9I8w", "text": "I always thought this was the first Honey Bears on the scene. Turns out it is not. IT is still a great one though. I know it has been here for as long as I can remember. It is a cool place and not a bad location at all.\nIt smells really good when you walk inside.\nThey give you a lot of food for your order. No doubt about that.\nI had the Chicken,BBQ. I do not love Chicken. But, this was pretty good I have to say.\nWe got some to go as well. The Cole Slaw was pretty tasty as well ,and seemed really fresh.\nI like the sause here,you can even get it to go. Meaning that you can buy bottles of it to take home.\nParking is around the back and a little tight. But, I like anything that is old Phoenix and this is it!", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7ZdVJkf0UrmozKPqe-Xuzw", "review_id": "pZOtc_U_-cQoV6PiSK2qkg", "text": "The downtown location has turned into a dump!!!  Waited 1 hr for a beef sandwich.  People actually applauded when they called their order.  All trash cans were full and stacked with plates.  Sauce container was empty with plastic forks at the bottom that had fallen in.  The food was sloppy and they had a bunch of teenagers running the business.  The filth was gross!!  I used to be a fan but now I'm taking 1 yr off before I return!!", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7We06vJ9utxKHw50sN-qaw", "review_id": "gcThvDEupu5tBNJClY2b2Q", "text": "Went to central ave location. Dry pulled pork,you NEED teeth to try to eat it,rubbery,bun was soaked on the bottom with? Won't go back,waste of money,tables were dirty too.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jE5xVugujSaskAoh2DRx3Q", "review_id": "mmVtgxOhjf87NPOGTLl2Tw", "text": "Really good traditional BBQ. Very casual restaurant. Counter service and reasonable prices. Highly recommend.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jj0UxMB_rX_kYLohplsVTg", "review_id": "E5eqkbF4Q4KRD_w1nvmG0Q", "text": "love this place!!! the wait is long and the cashier is slow!!! there is one worker which i think is the owners son he has long hair he is awesome! he helped us get our food faster! but the other cashier was so slow!!! but besides the wait it is an amazing place the pork BBQ sandwich was Delicious and so was the coleslaw.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NAyQLHEHbAWUjKtcHMxqUA", "review_id": "arnhOOJvh_RE6fZUvHCSLg", "text": "Came in on a Saturday evening to answer a pregnancy craving for the wife. Placed order at 5:41 and didn't get our order until after 7. The BBQ isn't that amazing especially compared to other places in the valley. While we were there three people elected to get refunds rather than wait for their order to be filled. When they asked for an explanation regarding the wait the guy up front shrugged his shoulders and apologized. \n\nAgain it's not mind blowing food and will definitely look elsewhere for BBQ before coming here in the future.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J2044kiC9bSWbl8Zwm1RZg", "review_id": "ExOXw07ILq_JKogJX7zpEA", "text": "last weekend after some shopping my wife and I decided to get some bbq and since we where near downtown phoenix decided to stop at HONEY BEARS BBQ  what a mistake, do these people even know what barbecue is, if you plan on goin there you better pack a lunch bag the wait for your mediocre bbq is ridiculous and the people that work there seemed like they all had a bad day, there is a sign that says for you to check your order before you leave when we did some food was missing it took 3 of the employees to agree that our order was not complete so we had to wait longer to get our whole order, will we go back \"HELL NO\" you can try it if you like crappy food", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hbAYlQElvvGH3ASAM4tZYQ", "review_id": "mqyRfT63Had-uFpXMwIW5Q", "text": "Great barbecue! Had pulled pork sandwich, ribs, mac & cheese, sweet potato tater tots and sweet potato pie. Everything was great! First time here and we'll be back! The sauce was sweet and tangy with a bite to it. Very tasty!!", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PhIIPt5lc29oaAsW3TxB9g", "review_id": "KU1DSl5YDxrdS7q5lbZM2g", "text": "First review but not the first time here.\n\nOriginally came here because well I did enjoy the Van Buren location.  On a day that well, I wanted Quantity over Quality.... A point I will explore soon.\n\nUpon entering I had already referenced the other reviews of this location. Seemed about average so naturally i prepared myself to not be impressed.\n\nFirst things first.  The place was a bit of a mess (being gracious with my language). I understand it was at the end of their lunch rush but still... if your a staple of any city your image is very important so Tidy Up! Also there is nothing wrong with the idea of a remodel in certain areas like the bathroom and table area. \n\n*I almost always suggest an open kitchen for any eating establishment. I mean who wouldn't enjoy seeing my meats being cooked and smoked as I am contemplating my order at the register? right?\n\nPrice... a bit overpriced for the QUALITY I received and even the QUANTITY was not what I expected for what I paid.\n\nOrdered the Pork sandwich meal with Sweet potato fries. Pork was dry and burnt, flavorless too, which I'm sure is easy to get away with since anyone who is in there usually sloshes their sandwiches in that BBQ sauce... not good enough for me or most foodies I'm sure. The fries where and had been frozen obviously, ughh.... like really? and to top it off they were also bland (doused them in BBQ sauce just like my sandwich to try to save them)\n\nMy girlfriend and her mom had ordered the same thing. but with different sides. Her Mac n Cheese looked awfully fast food/michelina's of them. Also to top it off after being home for about an hour or so and even through the rest of the evening me and m'lady felt awfully sick (Not a surprise considering if you take a gander into the kitchen from the soda fountain it looks like quite a mess back there....)\n\nI will not be visiting again on my own account but also some people I lunch with are stuck in their ways. Id like to see a remodel, food quality improved to reflect proper pricing, CLEANLINESS (not just at my table when i have to clean it myself but in the KITCHEN) and well all those smiles people are saying they do not see there will come to the employees naturally. I see some obvious pride lost in the owners and employees alike.\n\nI never like to see a business fail. Especially one that has such a familiar name her in Phoenix. Best of luck to you guys.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nAGcYc_nWVeyCFZIHgAxOA", "review_id": "_jf3FvzW3YEhlEfyAejeUA", "text": "Pulled pork...tasty!  Cole slaw...crispy and fresh. Value...well worth the reasonable prices.  The place is a dive and never seems too terribly clean to me.  But who cares if the food's good?  The kind of place I will return to when I'm cravin' bbq and don't feel like a lot of fuss but I hesitate to recommend to others.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X7dxykmIV9LL5ZxLtgQYXA", "review_id": "LtymPR2lRQKSYmvDy28-2Q", "text": "We've been to HB BBQ a couple times thanks to Groupon, and I'm a big fan of the ribs.  The meat literally falls off the bone, and the sauce is excellent.  The second time we went we had the chicken and rib plate, which is how we'll probably do it from now on.  \n\nI'm not a fan of the sides, otherwise this place would have had 5 stars.  There's not a lot of seating, so going during major meal times can present a problem if you're planning to dine in.  Also, It doesn't look like they can seat large parties together...most of the tables only seat 4 people.\n\nOverall, the meats are excellent.  It is definitely a place I have and would continue to go back to.  I'd go more often, but they're not that close to where I live.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NCIYKhB9sDv2b9hXBxSxZw", "review_id": "-08E_jOTzSST3PRCRXmpUg", "text": "I just went here for dinner with my gf and a friend using a couple of Groupons we had. I've also had it recommended to me by a few people previously. \n\nLocation: It's like any other place on Central- the location itself isn't that sketchy but everything around it is. The inside is a pretty standard Mom-and-Pop simple decor. Dining area was pretty clean and employees were walking around regularly to make sure it stayed that way. Trashcans had those annoying small-circle opening tops on them and made discarding your refuse without getting crud from previously discarded trash on your hands a task. Men's bathroom was cramped but clean. \n\nFood: I had the brisket, pulled pork, and Cowbro' beans. Brisket was alright; I've had better and I've had worse. It could've used a bit more smoking/more intense smoking but the sauce complemented it well. Pulled pork was good- about on par with any other decent pulled pork. It had a nice balance of flavor between the meat and smoke and was also complemented well by the sauce. The sauce is a low-viscosity variety with a great balance of sweet and spicy. The sweetness was just enough to draw out some extra meaty flavors in the brisket and pork without overpowering it. The spiciness was just enough to complement the other flavors, keep the taste-buds excited, but not too spicy by any means. The Cowbro' beans were actually pretty amazing. They seemed like a standard canned-base with other seasonings added, which made them taste infinitely better than canned. The beans also had chunks of smoked sausage in them, which I felt was a nice touch. The sausage had good flavor and a crisp casing. \n\nMy girlfriend had a pulled pork sandwich, ribs, and mac n' cheese. She thought the ribs were \"alright,\" a fairly standard rib. She enjoyed the mac n' cheese and was too full to touch the sandwich so it came home with us. \n\nMy friend had the chicken sandwich, mac n' cheese, and peach cobbler. She thought the chicken sandwich tasted good but was a little dry (and it did look a bit dry from across the table). She thought the mac n' cheese was alright but that she'd had much better. She enjoyed the cobbler but felt the filling was oddly watery and regretted not ordering it a la mode. \n\nStaff: Friendly, attentive. \n\nSummary: If I'm in the mood for barbecue, it will certainly be on my list of places to go to if I happen to be in the mood to drive to Central.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UCQNrwN4_hHHTWYa8cqe_Q", "review_id": "S0_H12_zTQysl0oua8xM8A", "text": "Been wanting to try Honey Bear's for a while, was planning to go visit Town Talk ll. But since I start work at 5:00am, and take lunch around 10:00 - 10:30. Town Talk doesn't open until 11:00, and Honey Bear's opens at 10:00! Honey Bear's sits right next to another of my favorites(Best of Philly). \nWhen you walk in, there's a counter right in front of you. Menu is a little confusing, but just tell them what you want. Even though it was lunch, I had a half slab of pork ribs with potato salad. Their ribs are probably my second or third favorite ribs I have eaten. Ribs have a lot of meat, very good smoke taste, not the tenderest ribs I have had but nothing wrong with it. Potato salad was very good also, little different from what I am use to. \nPrice wise is about what is expected for ribs. Half slab of ribs(meaty), potato salad, order of fries, plus a drink. for about $20.00\nVery happy with my meal, will diffidently come back.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "enIF8FQdcOP_en9-uzGKpQ", "review_id": "LQAqqM27-7lwdkw03mKAng", "text": "I've always wanted to try this place, but after going here today for lunch it will be my last time. First of all, impression is everything to me. The cashier was rude and I'm not sure if she even knew how snappy and rude she was to everyone. Some of the workers didn't look too happy to be working today which totally messed up my mood. I had the BBQ chicken sandwich and it was moist but not seasoned. The cashier ruined my experience and management needs to check her attitude!\n\nAlso, the volume on the radio needs to be turned down in the back. If you're waiting for your number to be called you can just forget about hearing them.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 7, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LEwzok3vbweh8H174CV5Jg", "review_id": "WchfDqg84v9pYTJOaIInjA", "text": "This is legit, I ordered combo #2 at 2:45 pm 3-1-14 and at 3:40 pm I had to walk to the counter and ask how much longer my food was going to be, the reply was 5 minutes there is one order ahead of you.\nNO \"i am sorry for the wait, let me see whats taking so long.\" Nothing.\nI replied with you have three minutes or I want a refund. Well 5 goes by, Ok I want a refund. It took about another 5 minutes for him to get permission from his \"manager\" whom may or may not have even graduated high school. At this point I have been robbed 1 hour of my life, with no apologizes, with no interaction with management, or any  sense of customer service.  \nThere would be a zero star here if i had the option. Absolutely yummy food, when properly serviced. \nI mean their was not one single resemblance of an adult in this establishment. Its like they all got high in the back and had no sense of time, or surroundings. I understand if you have a few new people that you are training. But WTF....\nOh and on the way out some one told me calm down...Me calm down you robbed my of an hour of my life, made me hungrier than what i was, and told me to calm down. That is not how you deescalate a situation. \nNever again Honey bears will I treat you to my hard earned money. And frankly the gentleman before me should have been more furious than me, he called in his order and sandwich with whatever side, you handed him a bag with a side of sauce, no apologizes for him or any of your other LOYAL customers. Dam I am MAD.\n                                    Thanks for nothing, \n                                                       Augustina AKA ROBBED", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QAfMKnSvb-Ir3SWOYI9jVw", "review_id": "hvWyKV2S7VRK2dptl3a1mA", "text": "This is just very bad bbq and poor service.   I have given it several chances and nothing has changed.   Will not be going back.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HpxGTDm60d9JapjN36JFSQ", "review_id": "0Qt3OG3y1VQ9ABT3h7zhNQ", "text": "I recently ate some BBQ ribs and coleslaw, only to find out it came from Honey Bear's. I'm not sure if they changed recipes or cooks, but it certainly tasted better than it did in the past. There was more meat on the bone and the sauce wasn't overwhelming.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Dpi50FrVtvy8Sh7TVbwetg", "review_id": "8p-KEtrrTmLv-o1mKpUy1A", "text": "Awesome BBQ restaurant!\n\nI have been to Honey Bears many times and I will definitely be back. The BBQ is great and the service is good too. I recommend stopping by on a Friday for the fresh fried catfish. So good! You know the are making some crazy good food because the lines at there catering events are never ending! \n\nPros\n- Great fresh BBQ\n- Good service\n- Original tasting\n\nCons\n- Wait times", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "w-QjCLVGNswCfnOQCoCfLw", "review_id": "Clq5MsdqtwebmZ6-ShPVxQ", "text": "Service could be a lot more better , couldn't tell who worked there or not since it looked like they just pulled in people off the street and asked them to work that day , well that's the feel i got when I glanced back into the kitchen . My boyfriend and I got 2 #1 which was a sandwich with one side and a drink , I got pork he got chicken , both were a bit dry until you added that sauce which was DELISH , as I walked up to the counter to grab our order to go , I noticed all the guys had gathered up front to , you guessed it , check me out right In front of my boyfriend. Other than that , our food was alright , nothing really stood out or caught my attention besides the BBQ sauce .", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CXHjE6ATeTkuKTQ-RjpJrw", "review_id": "gIHc5Wayt2-B9HQEHcTE7g", "text": "My wifes combo was okay but my sandwich was so tough I could not eat it! The check out lady kept  tweaking like she was on something.\nMy wife may go back but I never will! I could see while waiting they got some orders wrong and just dumped the food back into the pot in the kitchen!", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2YvnqTSffCiQhdximqjeVQ", "review_id": "Yg__DiJoU8JEHc8_3jvDeQ", "text": "HB's is really good BBQ, sauce is a little spicy and delicious. The only rub is the staff. 9/10 times, they suck. Slow, rude and often gets orders wrong or not fresh.\nSo, just to surmise, 4.5 on food when prepared correctly, 3/5 is probably what you are gonna get.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OvSy-xQAwElcYH6a2jOI7g", "review_id": "YCG0XCGvhJNf9KfZjxubOg", "text": "Good bbq and simple clean restaurant. The staffs is helpful and friendly I will definitely be back. Loved the pork ribs,,, sweet potato tater tots..and slaw", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0uisySk8dEypqnqw2C7KUw", "review_id": "2UmsyxGthOfYvC9OjL9v7w", "text": "I was a Honey Bears fan for 20 years.  No more.  Will never visit again.\n\nStopped off at the Central Ave. location after a Sunday D'bax game.  Not that crowded.  Ordered, paid, and waited.  And waited.  Noticed most other customers were waiting too.  They finally brought out an order - #131 - I had #143.  Another 10 minutes before #132 came out.  People started coming up to the counter wondering what was going on.  The cashier was dismissive - no explanation, no apology, nothing.\n\n50 (50!) minutes later my order finally arrived.  I didn't bother to complain knowing YELP is my best revenge.\n\nMaybe there was a managment change, but Honey Bears will never see me again.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nCu2AQILfu5uLE7Dk4m4Vg", "review_id": "BOZECpkssC2z3hU0_PC6Rw", "text": "decent bbq (gets waaaay more hype than it deserves really) that is hampered by the fact that i have gotten mediocre-to-bad service every time. i usually stick to only good reviews but this weekend was the last straw.\n\nbrother and i went in saturday 041214 to use a Groupon and it was a hassle- if you don't want to deal with Groupons, you can always, y'know, NOT SIGN UP WITH THEM VOLUNTARILY. then we were told multiple different prices with the excuse 'uh, certain specials aren't allowed to be used'. well a) that isn't noted anywhere b) the items ordered were on the menu, not listed as 'special' c) they told us we had to order the full amount to get the discount, which is not how ANY Groupon deal i have used works (ie, the $20 credit wouldn't kick in until we ordered $20 worth of food. yeah, what? its a $20 credit! if we ordered $18, that means its all covered, not that we need to buy another side we didn't want!)\n\non top of that, we only got half our order at first, my brother went to ask about his and was told he cancelled the other half of the order. the part that was paid for and on the receipt? at this point he was pretty annoyed and the on duty manager came out and was condescending and telling him to calm down. then was told that his order was being made fresh so it was gonna be awhile- only to have it come up right then. this trip didn't make sense and they didn't really seem to care. not really in a rush to go back ever at this point. your bbq is ok, but i can go to Astor House up the street and not deal with this kind of headache.\n\ni am not a bitchy, crabby person, i deal with the public all day and as such try to be understanding when situations come up and things take a while...but this is not an isolated incident and their attitude about it sucks.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o71mjnmluiqhAFPkW7YPXA", "review_id": "tIpynC9w4NSbP54i5Z7RUQ", "text": "This was my first time to this place and probably the last! When you walk in to any service business you expect a certain amount of kindness and professionalism. Well not here. we were met with a rude cashier who kept screaming NEXT as if there was no one in line. Next I saw all these signs telling you what you can't do in this place like do not dump anything in the soda dispenser drain and check your order before you leave and so on. Finally when we were able to place a order the extremely rude cashier seemed so irritated that we actually had the nerve to enter this place that she had no desire to even take our order or answer any questions that we had. The price was decent but on the expensive side, 20 dollars for 2 people without drinks. So we finally get our order and knowing that i have to check my bag because i read the sign that had it printed in BOLD letters, I noticed that I was missing my potato salad. So the rude cashier looks over and says WHAT. And I said I'm missing my potato salad so she opens the cooler and basically throws it at me with very good accuracy as if she has done this many times. So then my brother asked her if she missed his potato salad also and she screams out I DON'T KNOW CHECK YOUR BAG, As if she has somehow forgotten what she put in there 30 seconds ago. \n\nBottom line food is good but it's not worth the effort you have to go through to get it. The staff is so bad that I will go out of my way to go somewhere else. The owners should be aware that the service of this place has gotten to the point that people won't even go there so they don't have to deal with the worst service they have ever had. In todays economy where people are choosing carefully where to spend their money you need to have something special and this place should put up a big sign that says:\n\nGO AWAY WE DON'T WANT YOUR MONEY!!!!!\n\nThey will never get anymore of mine.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RfGHY9D5oJI6OgiTgOnBDA", "review_id": "n1x4RQfFNsFRntpva6GtrA", "text": "The sauce is good and they're always offering Groupons. I've tried their other food and its terrible. The fried chicken and catfish had absolutely no flavor. The bread is cold and soggy. The peach cobbler and mac and cheese were obviously microwaved (too hot in some spots, icy cold in others) and lacked flavor. If you're going for a pulled pork bbq sandwich with fries, you'll be fine. Anything else and you'll be really disappointed. \n\nOverall totally overrated.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AFB0HqRrugMXKqAF4hVf8A", "review_id": "rgVUzWrPoYWnXDvlN6H_xg", "text": "I ordered a BBQ beef sandwich meal which also came with one side and a drink. I had the potato salad side dish which was served in a small styrofoam container. The potato salad ok but not spatacular. The sandwich was awful. The BBQ was cut in small pieces akin to pulled meat instead of slices. Then the doused the whole sandwich with BBQ sauce which made the bread became so soggy that one cannot even picked it up. I ate the sandwich with a fork instead. The BBQ was ok. It is not close to Texas or Kansas City BBQ.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0Ed89HpUkCP-MLRaK0OQEA", "review_id": "ZK3uj0E4xo1_9Gyl-p4C5Q", "text": "Cannot find better BBQ.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eC8a-c87Mo0Ys_GRXc6OfA", "review_id": "w-4baPvG9FVqZlxURqXRLg", "text": "Recommended by Sheraton hotel staff this was a welcome surprise. The BBQ was awesome , i had the chopped beef and it was great. The BBQ sauce was awesome, and the service was very friendly. A definite place to visit when in Pheonix", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3sFDaWrqp0fiC-_MlCbvXQ", "review_id": "aU2B-Q2dq02QUx-spKItWQ", "text": "We got bbq sandwiches, brisket and pulled pork...I preferred the pork. The potato salad,  beans, and fries were all great! Would def go again. They were really friendly too even after we were indecisive and confusing at placing our order lol", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6ySmobV0z3_ms_y9rse2zw", "review_id": "TATChYvWOLGJL8GcNzeTKQ", "text": "We were starving and headed downtown for a concert and decided that BBQ ribs sounded great. I remembered that I had a an old groupon that I had bought so we decided to try it. When we first walked in it did seem a little ghetto but I know sometimes smaller places are better. We ordered a full slab Of pork ribs and 2 drinks. It came with 2 sides an with tax was about $30. My groupon was for $20 but was expired so I thought I would only get the amount I paid, $10. The only positive thing about our experience was that they honored my groupon for the full $20.\n\nThe cashier was not polite at all, not wanting to even take my groupon at first. You could tell he didn't want to be working.  Another employee was sitting in plain sight eating a large plate with no manners and looking gross. I went to get some lemonade and it tasted like water so I dumped it out and got root beer. About 10 min after we sat down they called our number but only to say that they were out of ribs! The place had 2 customers on a Friday night and the special was rib tips..but they only had chicken! They offered an extra side but no change in the price... Then while we were eating I heard another customer who had come in long after us, being old that they were out of ribs and the customer was upset that he had already paid for ribs too! I don't understand why they were letting people order and pay for ribs when it was clear they knew that they knew they didn't have any! \n\nWhen we got our meal my husband took one bite and said he hated it. the chicken was dry, bbq sauce tasted like metal and the red potato salad seemed like the kind you get in bulk at a grocery store. The fries   Were ok so thats all he ate. I liked the bbq sauce but the chicken was super dry. our friend ordered a chicken sandwich an the bun fell apart as she picked it up. She took one bite and said it was gross and didn't eat any more of it. \n\nIf we had to pay full price I would have made a big scene but because it was a groupon and were just trying a new place I let it go but we will never go again.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DFvOSY_wUx1pYnYWzgc0-Q", "review_id": "qwwV15I7CRfBeMQF7QNTsQ", "text": "Third times a charm and don't plan on coming back. The counter help was extremely rude. The 1/4 I had looked like it came from the grocery store and drizzled with sauce. All 3 times that I have been here haves been the same. Rude staff and poor quality at the central avenue location pretty much decided that I will not return.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HKByw2CQL1YHrzyrvv75UQ", "review_id": "0OY-zcyQdtlDffNU8iKjPw", "text": "This place has really delicious BBQ. I would have given it a 5 if the chicken wasn't a little dry and the interior of the facility was a little neater and cleaner. I'm not saying it was dirty, it's just the trashy sign on the fountain drink saying not to put stuff in the drain. I also didn't like the \"real\" trash can being turned around so there's no access to the door and a large \"kitchen\" grey trash can sitting right beside it. All in all a good visit, but not a 5.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wh4MXndOJFw4bC4bDideHQ", "review_id": "HYByaxzmjlbbNR_3U2oO1A", "text": "WOW!!!!  This place has really lost it's touch.  I remember the days when my friends and I would celebrate eating here. Now I doubt I will be back.\n\nI came here and experienced and witness some of the worst service.  What made it worse was the fact that my pork sandwhich was dry as hell.  \n\nThe only reasons I am leaving 2 stars is because of the fond memories I had of honey bears back in the early 2000's and the fact that their sauce is still amazing. Other than that I won't be back.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vVkbfIg-kf-gHNXrhzUiQA", "review_id": "lbzOIHzGw1cHewuCaqPtHw", "text": "Came to Arizona for a little vacation, I wanted to try something different so we came here. \n\nThis is a Family owned business it was very clean, we were greeted before we even walked in the door by the owner. (Not 100% he was the owner just assuming because he was opening the restaurant) the young man that took our order was nice in greeting us, he even gave my grandfather a free cup as a souvenir haha. Well he ordered a pulled pork sandwich which he loved and inhaled,  I ordered the sliders thinking they are small little sandwiches, I was so wrong these so called sliders were huge! I'm not complaining I was just shocked at how big and filled with meat they were! I was only able to finish one, the Pulled pork was really good. The sauce it self was a lil too tangy to my liking. My only advice would be to the young man behind the counter, Smile! I felt like I was a bother when I asked for a box and a bag to go. His face expression said it all..", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HRSBM0DWNuQXuuSnytLHiA", "review_id": "XY48HQZzUDIEU1KYGuroRA", "text": "I was a little disappointed in the bbq; it was a little dry on my visit. The hot links were delicious, but a little too spicy. Regular smoked sausage would be a VERY welcome option for those of us who would not like to burn off their tastebuds but enjoy a good porky item. The bbq sauce is very good, but could benefit with a touch more sweetness and less pepper flakes.\n\nGenerally I love spicy food, but too spicy can be distracting and can sometimes send you to the bathroom repeatedly for a few days! Lol\n\nNow, the good stuff. Mac and cheese can be heavenly, but the quality has been inconsistent over many visits. Some days, it is considerably less creamy and fresh than others. When its done right, I could make a meal of it. \n\nThe potato salad is tangy, delicious, and the sides are a substantial, which is appreciated. \n\nI was sad to see they took off the delectable little corn muffins they had briefly on the menu :( good cornbread can be hard to find.\n\nBe careful not to back over other patrons in the parking lot! Its a little tight! Lol", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CCT1TkkFem79f0nbgcPKMg", "review_id": "KE0zqOaAjueb39jWkZivNw", "text": "Love their BBQ sauce! I pick up lots to bring back home whenever I visit AZ. Pull pork Bbq sandwhich is delicious. Corn bread is one of the best I've had. Service is a little slow. Wish they have businesses in Cali.", "business_id": "q1nDSpmV-FdTBNj6UuZvTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HzOXWuppsLyjy2iXEuXjRQ", "review_id": "x5JjAnDqb5So8_qPdSbyfQ", "text": "LOVED LOVED LOVE THIS PLACE!  It's kind of like a cafe style restaurant with a glass cheese display.  The owner is a humble Republican State Senator...after a few glasses of wine he probably gets cornered quite a bit.  \n\nAnyway...I was on a date.  This is a GREAT date place.  We ordered pairings of cheeses and wines that are already selected for you.  We each got our own tastes (3 each).  We shared each other's cheese and wine.  The service is so so, but nothing to complain about really.  After our cheese tasting I ordered the salmon.  It was cooked very well with fresh vegetables.\n\nGreat place...and I look forward to my next visit in Phoenix to come back here.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N2rvehlxiGV9uN7BjF1ocw", "review_id": "UvWoFPh-OFXa66LperPefQ", "text": "I don't know how many stars to give, so I picked the middle to be fair.\n \nThis place broke my heart.  I was only in Phoenix for a weekend and this was the ONLY place I requested my friend take me.  After a day of excitement for the cheeses I would enjoy, we arrived to find they had a private party and would not seat us.  I begged and explained that I was in town for the weekend and could we please just sit at the corner of the bar in the back??!!??!  But, to no avail.  To be fair, the waitress was super sweet and apologetic and offered for us to come back the next day to buy some cheese, but it wasn't the same.......so sad.......", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "llkm_iXQszkN5DZvmqjNqA", "review_id": "ctAtTfjfP2Iw8jsCMuddSw", "text": "I ended up getting lost at the art walk and randomly ran into this place... and i have to say i am a big fan... it is in a different part of town than i normally hang out in but the atmosphere is pretty cool.... it feels trendy but is a casual place... they have a pretty good wine selection at various price ranges... i did not try the food and not sure about the happy hour but i will go back soon...", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "06pFWB1QthqBFCCUoqQ-Qg", "text": "Out of all the wine bars I've been to in the Phoenix area (not counting Divine Wine in Mesa), this is my favorite! Hands down. The people are friendly, the room is spacious, the wine selection is supple & the atmosphere is cozy. \n\nThe last time I went was after dinner at Panino on Central. My date and I went into the wine bar to sample a selection. He chose his with cheese. I did not. My wine was incredible. We were able to relax on the couch, continue our conversation while having amazing wine at our fingertips. I was giddy with pleasure. \n\nTo top it off, the bathroom is unisex... and sneaky. Behind a wall without a handle, you almost have to tipsily stumble into it to find your way. While waiting for an open room (there are two private bathrooms once you're inside), a couple men profusely apologized. Evidently, they thought they were in the wrong bathroom. Little did they know. \n\nI would go back here in a heartbeat. In fact, I've been thinking of going soon - it's a perfect place for a date, since there's plenty of room to sit and an atmosphere conducive to conversation. \n\nForget Kaz. Try Cheuvoront instead.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "6km9M4gxyKsm2m-2Y2ssow", "text": "Amazing food, great presentation and sleek space - with NO WAIT on a Saturday night!  Huh?  Yes, you read that right.  After taking in the Body Worlds exhibit (What else does someone do after seeing dead bodies?  Have dinner of course!) at the AZ Science Center we headed to Pizzeria Bianco and decided that we really didn't want to wait 3.5 hours (Phoenix's equivalent of Bridge and Tunnel were at PB in full effect) for food, especially when there are so many great restaurants within 1 mile.  So off to Cheuvront it was, and what a great dinner it was.\n\nAtmosphere - 5 stars\nFood - 4.75 stars\nService - 3.75 stars\nOverall - 4.5 stars\n\nThis is my third visit over the past few years, and each time it has been on a weekend night with a surprisingly sparse crowd.  I'm not sure why this is.  I've never heard anything bad about this place, so I suspect AZ State Senator Cheuvront's restaurant must be suffering from light rail construction.  Their loss should be your gain, as diners are rewarded with light crowds and superb food and wine.  Even one of my dining guests visiting from New York City was impressed.\n\nThe sexy modern space on the first floor of the Artisan Lofts sets that perfect urban tone that the menu and locale indicate.  We sat at a table towards the back close to the loungey sofa area and curtained bar tables.  Cool touch.  We started out with a nice bottle of sauvignon blanc chilled in a fancy container and noshed on a French charcuterie plate of a pate mousse, cornichons (I have a weakness for salty gherkins), two cheeses, marinated artichokes, asparagus, kalamata olives, smooth spicy mustard and a crusty artisanal sourdough baguette.  What a great way to start a dinner, eh?\n\nOur main entrees continued the pace and didn't disappoint.  I ordered the prosciutto wrapped grilled shrimp and macaroni and cheese.  Those thangs weren't shrimp.  These MOFOS were GIANT tiger prawns, and they were presented on a bed of mango avocado salsa drizzled with a balsamic reduction.  HEAVEN.  The macaroni was impressive as well - and cooked with three fancy cheeses: Quebec cheddar, comte and a dry jack cheese. \n\nBonnie shared some of her ahi tuna salad nicoise - and that tuna was seared and seasoned perfectly, and surprisingly fresh.  Additionally I had a taste of the peppercorn filet and was pleased with the marinated tender taste of the meat.  \n\nPrice for 3 people (apps, entrees and $40 bottle of wine) - $115.  Average entree - $16.  Not bad, methinks.\n\nMy only complaint would be the service.  It was very good for the most part, but started to falter toward the end as our server's attentiveness (which was impressive most of the evening) left us with finished dinner plates on our table for about 15 minutes.  In his defense though, he gave us a very warm and classy (classy with a 'C') welcome and spoke very knowledgeably about the menu and wine when we had questions. Additionally, the hostess and other servers are super friendly and congenial. \n\nI'm eager for my next visit so I can try some of their martinis and buy cheeses from their retail section, but I would be just as happy enjoying a glass of wine there and soaking the place up.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "mfvezpz6ohS0NQk3DZdvqQ", "review_id": "Y4d6wOpkZdBPACepx5HyJg", "text": "Through Stevey, I first heard of this place as a great little loungey place for food and wine and was surprised I had never heard of it. \n\nAbout two weeks ago, I decided to finally drop off the rest of my over-due (by like FOUR MONTHS...maybe more) books, which embarrassingly enough contained OutKasts Idlewood DVD that I probably owe 135 dollars in fine for keeping. The shame. I had already spent a relaxing day in Phoenix, had a light lunch, and when walking back to the car, realized Cheuvront was RIGHT THERE. I decided to brave crossing the \"street\" (since the light rail construction was going on right there) and check it out. It was like 3 something and I indulged in a glass of wine outside on the patio. The beeping of a construction vehicle didnt even deter from my experience, and I think the construction may be exactly what is hurting this business considering what should be its prime location.\n\nStevey wanted to meet up with a Brooklyn-ite here, so I made it here (even passing it to be honest) after checking the menu on-line to see if I could eat anything. I am lactose-intolerant, so going to a cheese place is kinda asking for the house of pain, and is about as smart as me being a meat free person going to a steak house. Yeah. But they had some good salad options so I went for it. \n\nI went for the Salad Nicoise, after convincing my other table mates to indulge in an appetizer (it seemed dumb to not sample at least SOME of the cheese this place has to offer) and it was fantastic. I def. want to try the Spanish plate with almonds, and fig cake and all that good stuff next time. My salad was yummy-there was so much Tuna I had to give it away, but no one complained despite their huge steaks and bacon wrapped shrimp to eat. Overall, it was fantastic with the super light cab by the glass I chose, but I must confess I found the salad a tiny bit bland-a little more seasoning and better quality potatoes would have pushed this salad to a new place.\n\nThe place was inhabited by some big groups of ladies gettin their pre-game on, and it was pretty empty with just us there. I really think it isnt busy due to the horrible predictament with the light rail construction in front. Next time you are near the Heard, Art museum or Library, stop by here for a cheese plate or salad and some great wine, esp. near Lunch hours.\n\nOne note: the bathrooms, while innovative, were so confusing-who on a date wants to look like an asshole who cant open a door to the bathroom? Shits hard enough!", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "b4C9E7vTJrOdkJQA86xYSg", "review_id": "CexxnFUucFDwKjHTZNXRiw", "text": "I really like this place and would definitely come back.  I had a blueberry martini that was dreamy and for dinner I had the halibut entree which was also very good.  Their wine selection is very good... I did have a glass of wine too because someone ordered a bottle of wine and I felt compelled to help him out:)  And from what I remember the service was also very good.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "qASPib1Z8ft8e96dtbh66w", "review_id": "bE0tfThZecE3mUi782iWRw", "text": "Sigh.  I'm in love.  If only I lived closer to Cheuvront.  Maybe I'll move downtown just to be closer....\n\nMy husband and I went in on a Saturday night for a few glasses of wine.  Once we saw the desserts, however, we knew we had to try it!  I ordered the pumpkin bread pudding which was very good (it wasn't the Harvard Faculty Club, but then again...what is?) and my husband selected the coconut pie.  Both servings were huge and covered in whipped cream.  They were fantastic.  Finally, a place to go for dessert here!\n\nWe chose to sit at the bar and the bartender was amazing.  He offered us complimentary tastings of two delicious dessert wines and then even offered us a complimentary mini cheese sampler with an amazing sheep's milk cheese.  The atmosphere was perfect, it was laid back, kind of cafe/bistro-ish but still modern.  They were playing The Food Network which I absolutely loved...I've never seen that in a restaurant before! It was a great touch.   The wine list is extensive and reasonably priced.\n\nThey have a wonderful wine dinner with four courses for only $55 a person!  I'm eager to attend one in the future and I definitely plan on going back for dinner in the near future.\n\n\nAnd that folks, was my 400th review. :)", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "xgrNgHOs8F5JvEX38IeCJg", "review_id": "XbXcg_UVYATJADpYMc6HKg", "text": "Well... today we showed up to meet some people for a yelp thing. It was supposed to be a wine tasting at 4:30. I made reservations for today at 4:30 and was not corrected either time I called, but then maybe they were busy and figured I knew the right time.\nI showed up with the Hubster and Weinski for some vino-education, only to find out that the wine tasting actually began at 3:30, not 4:30. Well, the manager, Dave, sat us at the bar and told Jeff, the bar man, to take care of us. He let us sample some wines before choosing our glasses, and they also were kind enough to throw in the cheese plate that the wine tasters were enjoying. Unfortunately they had run out of the fontina during the official tasting, so we ended up with a more expensive and very tasty cheese.\nI enjoyed the Titus Zinfandel, Hubster ordered a dessert white, and Weinski got a Chardonnay before sampling the 3 Olives well vodka. He might have a headache later on.\nThe ambiance was nice. A simple place in a great location, Cheuvront serves up a nice vino. We enjoyed our seats at the bar, the decor, and good conversation with Dave and Jeff. I caught a glimpse of the dessert tray. While one too many episodes of Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares left me disappointed in pumpkin bread pudding that had been baked two days or so ago, it all looked delicious. I'll be back on an empty stomach to try the pear and candied walnut salad, chicken or veggie lasagna, and the dessert of the day.\nI'll also do my best to try something other than my new favorite, the Titus Zin. Full bodies red with hints of raspberries and blackberries. Light on the tannins, just like I like.\nIf I frequent this place, I might get even better at pretending to be a wine snob! I might even actually learn something!", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "hnirQYfI4cjrzSMENyQTWw", "review_id": "H0JwfXXo8HEAerHeE9Ftsw", "text": "Wow, I'm surprised to see so many rave reviews of this place. My husband and I came here on Friday night and found it to just be OK.\n\nNow, to be fair, I am just basing this review on one visit.  But nothing we found really made us want to come back for a second time, to be honest. The food was really mediocre and my lychee mojito tasted more like a grapefruit juice and rum drink than anything else. Maybe I should have just ordered wine, but their cocktail menu looked so enticing!\n\nPart of our issue with the place was probably our own fault -- we came late on a Friday and the only place they could sit us was in the corner, right by the cheese case. I sort of felt like we were drinking in a deli. Also, the smell of bleach from either the table or the deli was so strong it was really messing with my sense of smell -- and probably my tastebuds. \nOur service  took waayyy longer than it should have (10 minutes before we even got a drink? They weren't THAT busy) but our waitress was friendly enough. My macaroni and cheese appetizer didn't do anything for me and my husband's salmon left him really cold. \nEh... I guess I'd come back here for some wine, maybe as a happy hour type of place, but I probably will only do so if I'm in the area -- and only if I've already eaten something.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cfOL87aFWBkzPNeLYhhGoQ", "review_id": "IDu8cU_-uonkw_Mo305hfw", "text": "Went on a Thursday  after work ;  Although it was  nice outside on the patio I chose to sit  at the techno looking bar and was immediately greeted by the bartender /sommolier(Jeff??)  who was very knowlegeable and helpful .  Since this was  my first time here to  try the 3 cheese platter .  The 3 cheeses that Jeff recommended (Green Hill Brie from Ga.; Conte Gusn from France and the Hoch y Brig from Switzerland) were complemented by a nice Sav. Blanc .  Cheeses  were amazing and the fruits, almonds and slices of baguette were artistically plated.\nI then tried a red wine (Byron Santa Maria '05 ) that was so luscious I had to purchase a bottle to take home. Yes - that's right ! - you can purchase wines by the bottle and bulk cheeses to take with you.  The decor is modern with natural lighting and ample space between tables.  \nI definitely will return to try something new on both the wine list and menu.   RC", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DpECHiiKQxqWY_armacRCg", "review_id": "kZRe-7gaoleRa99ISLXo_A", "text": "Busy, informal, good atmosphere. Well trained and pleasant staff.\nFood was presented nicely with adequate portions. Beer and Wine\nonly with good promos on various \"Wine flight tastings\" and some\ngood suggestions from the wait staff on what food pairings might\nbe best enjoyed with your wine selection(s). A happy place and\npopular by virtue of the 7:30PM crowds. I had dinner there 3 times\nduring my month long Phoenix visit.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-F32Vl8Rk4dwsmk0f2wRIw", "review_id": "D8At5CZIkeymQAKMgjYJFQ", "text": "There are a number of things that are spectacular about Cheuvront -- it is a classy spot in an up-and-coming area of town, ripe with their targeted market, and in a gorgeous building that allows for sunlight and views of the best thoroughfare in Phoenix, Central Ave.\n\nThe wines are expertly picked and they have included my favorites, Trimbach Gewurztraminer to Pascual Toso Malbec to the Sexto.  They have the old reliables like the Kim Crawford Sav Blanc.  They even have -- and I'm very impressed by this -- Cakebread Vineyards Chard!  Now, granted, I'm not keen on throwing down $70 for a bottle, nor is it really in my disposable budget when two bottles of the Sav Blanc will suffice; but if we are talking about a special occasion, THAT is your bottle.\n\nThe cheese list is exhaustive and very impressive.  I wish I knew more about cheeses and pairings to offer a helpful review, but the pairings that were suggested by the waiter were perfect.  You can see their cheese menu online and its worth researching before you go so you'll know your varieties.\n\nThe thing that bothers me about Cheuvront, however, is their chronic lack of atmosphere.  First, it kind of feels like drinking in the lobby of an airport.  There just isn't a ton of ambiance.  While I do enjoy the lighting, the brightness reflecting off of the concrete mess that is Central Ave is just really uncomfortable when you are trying to enjoy a bottle.  Where as Pacifico pairs beautifully with the sunny deck of a pool, I count on dim, moody lighting for a bottle of Pinot.  \n\nFurthermore, the place is just usually dead, no excitement, or aura.  Its bright, lacks energy, and the seating is mostly awkward.  This place deserves an inspired crowd, but I've yet to see it yet.  The mood even trickles, up/down to the staff who seem to be going through some of the motions.  I don't know, maybe its just my perception.  I think a lot of it has to do with the enormous amount of spacing between tables, and of course, the trepidation of those couches that seem to infiltrate all posh valley spots.  Ugh.  Those damn bar-lounge-couches will be in my local pub down in Hell.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "jqVeTSin5GeRm0ceSg-PBA", "review_id": "BaVSrcvEoZ5YH8PqcHzWTQ", "text": "The search is over...I have found my favorite wine bar in the Valley! \n\nComfortably situated on Central Avenue slightly south of McDowell, it's a quiet, chic space that I think will be tremendously helped out once light rail opens in a few months. The wine list is nice and covers a wide range of palattes. I've had the Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc before which was good, and also had a glass of another white whose name escapes me. The second white I had was poured for me by the very friendly bartender Jeff...I told him what kind of wine I liked and he hand-selected one for me to try. It's not on the \"wine by the glass\" menu, so he opened the bottle and poured me a glass. I love when places do that!  The beer list while small has all of my favorite imports, so thumbs up on that as well.\n\nThe first time I dined at Cheuvront was for dinner and my friend and I started with the Brillat Savarin which was creamy and very much like brie...it was delicious. I loved how the server asked if we wanted more baguette when she saw we were running low because we still had a lot of cheese left.  I felt that the one cheese plate was a perfect size for two people to split as an appetizer. For dinner I had the caesar salad which was light and the perfect meal for a warm spring day.  I took a bite of my friend's Pizza Chevre which was really good and hearty.  \n\nI most recently dined at Cheuvront for lunch today with a group of friends. Our waiter was incredibly pleasant and even though the menu said they do not split checks, he was very nice about running two credit cards and breaking cash to make change.  Everyone at the table seemed very pleased by what they ordered. I had the macaroni and cheese which comes with a side salad. The mac and cheese was the perfect lunch sized portion and the salad was light and crispy.  Prices are very reasonable for both wine and food.\n\nCheuvront is a great spot for lunch, dinner, or just to sit at the bar and try a new wine or two.  I know I will be there in the future especially with Kristin S. moving so close to it!", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "9FbgqZ5u9WTLAs28nNafIQ", "review_id": "OrCwEGHlSTBoGAY3gJ1T0w", "text": "I think I'd really love this place if I came for happy hour or even dinner. I joined a few friends for lunch, and while I liked Cheuvront, I didn't love Cheuvront. And as we all know, there is a big difference between \"like\" and \"love.\" I think it would take me a few dates and some convincing to fall in love with Cheuvront.\n\nI chose the turkey sandwich for lunch, which had turkey, gruyere and cranberry sauce on grain bread. There was a little too much bread for my liking, but the flavor was good. Overall, though, I thought the choices for lunch were ample. Pizza, sandwiches, pasta, etc.- truly something for everyone. However, I think Cheuvront is probably best enjoyed when taking advantage of their wine selection. I also appreciate the nice parking lot adjacent to the restaurant.\n\nI'd come back to Cheuvront for sure, but I'm definitely not ready for a committed long term relationship yet. And don't even think about saying the \"m\" word.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1cKTUGVPmRJRrihjdxbPlA", "review_id": "g9fnYLSWmczLviLV57RUbQ", "text": "WATCH OUT FOR THE TIP AUTOMATICALLY CHARGED BY THE SERVER IF YOU ARE THERE FOR THE GROUP GATHERING!\n\nI have been to this place twice (Happy Hour and Dinner) and the food and wine are generally decent. I can't complain much about the ambient, cheese, food, and wine, but when it comes to the time to pay, some server charges excessive amount of service tip on your bill. You need to watch out for this and need to sober up!\n\nOne of the servers told me that the tip amount for the group gathering (6 people or more) is 18% out of the total before Tax, but when I received the bill the gratuity was 23% AFTER THE TAX amount. (I realized this when I saw the bill next day). So I over paid the tip although I thought the service was OK. (I asked for a glass of ice water several times, but the server was keep forgetting my requests).\n\nAgain, if you are planning some group event here, please watch out for the tip unless you believe the service is superb....", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0bNXP9quoJEgyVZu9ipGgQ", "review_id": "hF1NOK8IMu-HoXrE61_ZDw", "text": "Happy hour was a dish of roasted goat cheese and chicken phyllo pockets, salad Caprese, and a mango mojito.  Kudos on the tasty goat cheese pockets and balsamic reduction!!  While quite simple in its execution, the salad was perfect with the fresh-tasting mozzarella.  The mojito was a first for me, and I cannot wait to order another on my next visit, which will have to be for dinner...  \n\nWhile I haven't eaten at Portland's cheese and wine bar, I did prefer the natural light, decor and relaxed vibe at Cheuvront's.  I've never been a fan of darkly lit restaurants, and Cheuvront's was just very inviting.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UiJ3DjxDcVx9fZWGAEID3A", "review_id": "ZQ4Qf1HttsHBpwfOBwB_lg", "text": "Tonight, five of us went to our first First Monday seminar at the Burton Barr Central Library with fine art photographer (Roger Palmenberg) . The seminar was fun. Being able to walk to our destination...Cheuvront Restaurant & Wine Bar (I googled them) was perfect. You don't have to fight for a seat on a Monday night! The proprieter and two great guys helped us put together tables for 15 of us. Others came over that we met at the Library. We were a half hour early for the Reverse Happy Hour that starts at 9. Dang it. So my delish chocolate mint martini was $10 and not $7. The service was good. Sitting and visiting just felt comfortable. \n\nOur group of five decided to order all five desserts so we could try everything! We ordered creme brulee, flourless chocolate cake, lemon tart, pumpkin bread pudding and coconut cream pie. We all had so much fun trying so many different things, that was what made the experience fun! I told them I was going to do my first review on here and we had even more fun voting for our favorites! With 3 votes, the winner was PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING. It was heaven. With 2 votes, second place went to the coconut cream pie. The others were just ok.  But it was the combined seminar/restaurant experience with friends that made the evening unique and thus, special.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 9, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "zWgQPIsOGMCWKhZ7hZIRxQ", "text": "Meh.\n\nCan't believe I'm going to say this... but...\n\nSo, forget Cheuvront. Just go to Kazmirez.\n\nAtleast at Kaz, you get ample variety when you order the fruit/cheese tray. At Cheuvront, you get a minute amount of cheese (only two types) with hardly any fruit or nuts. Forget it. Not worth it. Not after having Kazmirez fruit/cheese tray. Nothing else can compare. \n\nI tried a Viogner by the glass, and it was the worst Viogner I've ever had. Also good to know: their bottle service is pricey. You can guy a $17 bottle of wine there and take it to go (good deal) or pay $35 for the same bottle to drink it at the restaurant. Uhmm... wow. \n\nI feel for my date. He bought a glass of wine, 1 bottle of wine and 1 small cheese/fruit tray and it come to around $100. That, my friends, is the definition of absurdity.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jWvzAN1czxypi-GM1KY62g", "review_id": "CGgVLClzWSPyESwZfuDp-w", "text": "As far as wine and cheese bars go - this place has Postino's beat by a long shot.  The wine list is impressive.  The staff can make recommendations on the fly.  The owner actually takes his staff to visit vinyards so they become familiar with the wines.  The food is out of this world - but unpretentious.   You don't have to travel to Scottsdale to get fine food and drink -- we've got it right here in Central Phoenix at Cheuvront.   With that said - try the Macaroni and Cheese - which is what I tried tonight - out of this world, albeit a little spicy.  I've eaten there three times and have yet to try a desert because I'm so stuffed from the fabulous cheese selection and wine.  My new favorite!", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "HOleI3jz1MLNUJ6cc1x0Pw", "review_id": "smodDKFbBw0XEHZAW2FSHA", "text": "Although I love to enjoy a glass (or a bottle) of wine late at night or with a fancier dinner, I usually prefer a good cocktail, especially when I'm at happy hour planning to take the edge off of a long, stressful day. \n\nFor that reason, I tend not to frequent wine bars like Cheuvront during happy hour. However, when my husband and I met Kristin S and her husband there for happy hour a few weeks ago, I was pleasantly surprised to find out that Cheuvront also has a full bar. Unfortunately, the discounted specialty cocktails they offered during happy hour weren't particularly appealing (I tend to shy away from martinis with names like \"Grapetini\"), and the cucumber mojito I did try was way too sweet, but it was really nice to know that they had a full bar. \n\nThey also featured a small happy hour menu with 7-8 items for $5 each. Unlike some other reviewers, I wasn't that impressed with the mac and cheese (it didn't have nearly enough cheese and had none of the crispiness I usually associate with the homemade version of the dish). We also found the mini pizza to be just average (although the slightly creamy tomato sauce was delicious). \n\nHowever, the Ancho Pork Empanadas with a side of orange marmalade were absolutely delectable, and the pate was a really generous portion for the price. We also enjoyed the dinner salad we ordered off the regular menu (the shallot vinaigrette was delicious) and the Pumpkin Bread Pudding, which was a little dry but had great flavor. Our dining companions both had the Salad Niscoise, featuring ahi tuna, which looked filling but light. \n\nIn terms of service and atmosphere, we were pretty impressed. We appreciated the fact that we could sit a regular table and order off the happy hour menu, and our server was definitely available when we needed him. I also loved the urban but not over-the-top decor; there are some nice loft-like touches (slick floors, metal accents, ceiling beams) throughout that fit in beautifully with the residential Artisan Lofts that occupy the rest of the building.  \n\nCheuvront is a solidly enjoyable place to kick back after a long day of work. Although some of their happy hour food and cocktails could use some improvement, I was impressed by the atmosphere, service, and most of the dishes. I will definitely be back to give this place another try.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g9Lx2D4fYM4Ld2uMO41HTg", "review_id": "jZeBtUIvR8RYs0IwktVQXQ", "text": "I really liked this place!!!! A group of us were headed out to dinner on a Sunday for my Birthday in September and figured we head down town...Well nothing was open!!!! No Portland's, not Lisa G's, not Pasta Bar nothing...so after an hour (literally) we settled at this place...now we had no idea what to expect, but here it is a nut shell...The food was great, the service absolutely amazing, our server made some really thoughtful suggestions...The wine and beer selection were totally unique, try the pumpkin ale they had on tap...Their cheese selection was large and all the right regions (France/Italy/Spain) were represented...and your server will no doubt help you out making a selection. The desserts were actually out of this world...The pumpkin bread pudding was literally sinful! It's a must, but I have a strange feeling their desserts change regularly.. Anyway point is that place is really chill and its got a nice \"down town\" vibe...Cheuvront and Kazmirez are worlds apart in food, crowd, and service...I don't really like to compare them....actually the only thing they have in common is that they both sell wine and cheese....\n\nOh, and they offer 25% off of Bottles to resturant industry workers!! Way to be!!!!", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 17, "useful": 11, "cool": 14}, "user_id": "y9IKf7VckFc-fesWuDwgxg", "review_id": "fpG5PMlJ_Embv5vtvVxKsQ", "text": "Oh dear god, I'm in love...\n\nPeppered Filet and Martini Scallop dreams fill my mind. Blue Cheese stuffed olives in my martini?? what?? shut the fuck UP!! Sooooo amazing. Quality all the way. I had a glass of Byron Pinot Noir (fabulous) then a white chocolate martini for desert. (I prefer to drink my desert). Great romantic spot to bring a date. Secures that you will be getting action later, trust me. \n\nIf you see me at Cheuvront stop by and say hello. I'll be the one in the corner making sweet love to the macaroni and cheese..... no joke.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "4UUIpbOTPmu43wuC2aSGkg", "review_id": "0gZZhPvDDwCyx-bahvT-Pg", "text": "I think I really like this place. Ayesha and I had a chance to visit  Cheuvront on a Monday night. It wasn't terribly busy when we arrived and we were warmly greeted. Unfortunately we were seated next to a loud group of young children that thought they knew something of the world and were very LOUDLY passionate about their arguments. The F bombs were being dropped so incessantly that it became annoying. Our server and the manager that was walking around said nothing to this group. Finally when I could no longer hear what Ayesha was saying, I got up and told the Junior Aristocrats to shut the hell up. The manager and the waiter came over to apologize for the patrons' behavior. I wish they would have done the scolding, not me, oh well.  I could finally enjoy my meal. I got the Marguerite which was cut into strips rather than triangles. The pizza sauce was flavorful, and the cheese was real mozzarella, not that processed stuff that you would find on cheaper pizza. The wine that I picked was really good, though I can't remember what I drank (sorry gang). I really liked the decor and the 007 movies playing in the background. I look forward to visiting Cheuvront's again to try their other dishes and maybe not have to set some people straight on using their \"inside voices\".", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "cEIeuU0-4fX0Y4qCUW3PwQ", "review_id": "djgWGR_JoKxniE0KSFtcvw", "text": "To be fair, I should start by mentioning my deep and abiding love of cheese. Seriously, this is like a joke among my friends and/or anyone who has been to whole foods with me. So, when I find a place with a long wine list and some adventurous cheese choices, I tend to fall and fall hard. \n\nDiscovered this place after going to the Friday night Art Walk. It is right across from the Downtown Phoenix Public Library where we parked. Needless to say, we were thrilled with our choice. The cheese selection here is deep and the wait staff is knowledgeable. The wine selection is also great. \n\nI had a chicken dish that was excellent and my husband, as usual, ordered the steak. My friend who was with us is a vegetarian, and we all appreciated the fact that there were several vegetarian selections available. \n\nThe atmosphere here is very laid back and we all lingered over wine and dinner. Near the bar they were showing an old James Bond film on a large screen. in french. which somehow made the place feel all that more sophisticated and charming. I will def. be back and would recommend this place for a long meal and, esp., a post-art walk nosh.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MLNXzph9nlCXGiSuv5G5Yg", "review_id": "PckSJENoY5b4nAGdVKaM8w", "text": "If you're in downtown Phoenix, and have some money to spend on a date, this is your place.  Or if you're like me and have an unending love of different cheeses, you're good too.  In the emerging downtown Phoenix nightlife scene, this place may be the crown jewel.\n\nA disclaimer for starters.  I'm friends with one of the waitresses there.  She was the one who pretty much roped me into this place.  I let her pick the cheeses for me as a first timer.  There's no way to try out all of them (there's about three dozen different kinds to choose from), so I got a plate of Parmiagiano Reggiano, Carmody, and Mimolette.  I happen to be a red wine guy so these selections went perfectly with a Syrah.  The wine and cheese menus recommend wine and cheese combinations for you if you're not familiar with different styles.  The waiters there are also very knowledgable about what wine and cheese combos work best.  They always serve the cheeses with some crackers, nuts and fruit to go with it.  You can buy a helping of cheese to take home too if you want.\n\nThe restaurant itself is pretty modern with a comfortable low key industrial feel to it.  It's situated at the bottom floor of a condo complex and just steps away from the main Phoenix library and Hance Park.  They've got a couch area in the back of the restaurant if you want to lounge with a group of friends.  You can also get a patio seat right along Central Ave.   Now that the light rail is up and running, my sense is that this place is going to see ALOT more business as word continues to spread about this place.\n\nNow if you're not huge into wine and cheese, they do have a full lunch and dinner menu.  I haven't tried any of their lunch or dinner items and they are a little pricey.  Although if other Yelpers are any indication, they're probably worth a shot and I'll probably give one of those entrees a go next time I'm there.\n\nIt goes without saying that downtown Phoenix isn't the first area of town that most people think of when they think of hangout spots and eateries.  It's still not quite there yet, but with places like Cheuvront's and other unique spots opening nearby, it shouldn't be long before a regular stream of urban crawlers start filling up places like this on a regular basis.  In the meantime, stop in and try a cheese and wine combo.  The chances of you getting hooked are quite high.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "hjPDVLfQsghAHJv6jogDDA", "review_id": "5jqnMn374X7R59p9bl_f9A", "text": "We met up with some other yelpers here last night before celebrating New Years we arrived a little early and had a glass of wine at the bar, I had a glass of Lo Tengo Torrentes, which was as described crisp light with a touch of peach, shortly after our friends arrived and we were promptly seated for my first course I had the steamed mussels I got about 6 well prepared mussels served in a salty buttery sauce they were tasty but not very filling my second course was the crab bisque the soup was hearty with lots of fresh crabmeat this was followed by an intermezzo of raspberry sorbet that was tasty but seemed out of place as a palate cleanser, my main course was the sake steamed sea bass, the cut of fish was very savory it was served with some crispy and tasty green beans and some forbidden rice that I found kind of bland and dry which aren't exactly the words that come to mind when I think of rice, for dessert I had the chocolate decadence torte which was a nice end to the meal\n\nWhich brings me to my final thought, I've been to cheuvront a handful of times, and it has a lot of things that I like and I want to like it more unfortunately the portions they serve tend to be too petite for my appetite and last night our service was extremely slow in total we spent over 3 hours at the restaurant it didn't seem particularly crowded however I think as a group we didn't feel as attended to as we should  have been the service didn't pick up until a member of our party said something to the staff which was inconvenient because we made a 6:30 reservation because we had other plans\n\nI would still go back to cheuvront however I think in the future it would be better for just drinks and possibly appetizers", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "k7gP5z86RNFQuYAOTDAjXg", "review_id": "r5vfUudyt5omm_R-geIjYg", "text": "I take my wife here all the time.  It's a great date place.  The food is always good and the staff is always knowledgeable of the wines and paring them with foods.  We haven't had a bad glass or bottle yet.  My wife likes to order their Cherry Lemon Drop Martini and I have to admit I enjoy it too.\n\nThe food is always prepared with care and I've always enjoyed a cheese plate or a Flight of wines with their recommended cheese pairings.\n\nI would like to extend my kudos to Barry.  He is the reason I kept returning as he has what it takes to take the front of the house experience to the next level.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "dSa-IKXBjz0YInXDBXx5kQ", "text": "When Sen. Ken Cheuvront opened this restaurant, I was living in Midtown phoenix and it was at a time when a lot of restaurants in the area didn't exist. I was beyond excited of it's creation. \n\nIt's a very trendy urban feel, with a nice patio on Central Avenue. Located at the bottom of Artisan condos, it's not a terribly easy place to see if you're driving by. They feature an incredible selection of wines and cheeses, of which you can purchase and take home as well as nosh in the restaurant. They also feature smaller sized entrees for those who are not looking to get stuffed on greasy messes and feel sick all night.\n\nA particular favorite of mine are the ancho pork empanadas which are fluffy and crispy with a little orange in the pork. They are definitely delicious. Also great is their white pizza featuring sea scallops. \n\nThere is nothing here that is oddly unique, but everything is interesting, and it is a nice spot to hang out with friends and have a nice night out. Especially during a first friday.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "MwJVSTsUB-htphNZaIC43g", "review_id": "inU-nxotX89OksJqqWn1KQ", "text": "I've been waiting to go here - mostly because Cheuvront is my senator and I wanted to believe that he could do more than make racist comments at equality rallies (seriously - was anyone else there for that...wtf). \n\nBut I was really impressed by their wine and their cheese selection. It's the best wine bar I've been to in Central Phoenix. I had an amazing bottle of Malbec and their memolet was fantastic. \n\nWe sat at the bar and the man waiting on us was really helpful and attentive. It was fairly quiet in here but it was a weeknight. Not sure what the weekends look like.\n\nMy only complaint/inquiry/confusion was - no door handles going to the bathroom? how do I know which side to push on? weird and not high-art enough to be cool.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7-ly4LI9XWLXkFiM2vHxrw", "review_id": "B5a9GjoKkhBj0m-HwryU8A", "text": "I had a pretty decent experience or two here on weeknights.  The staff was friendly and had excellent wine knowledge and we dug the cheeses that came with our selections.  Dinner was really good as well.\n\nIt was weird having a TV on in a wine bar.  Might want to lose that if you haven't already?  As hard as I try, I'll still remember that night less for the cheese and wine than for being the only half hour of \"So You Want to Be A Country Star!\" I've ever endured.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lzze-TPuJaKnmXBcgTumpA", "review_id": "5RXQBRsLaFwvMPeis7V4_g", "text": "If I were rating based only on atmosphere & drinks, Cheuvront would definitely get 4+ stars.  The decor of the dining room/bar is modern & classy without being too pretentious & dark, I imagine this would be a great \"date\" destination.  I don't think anyone in our group ordered wine, but they offer some interesting  variations on mixed drinks - we tried blackberry mojitos and pomegranite martinis, they were both quite yummy.\n\nThe food was a mixed bag.  We ordered a pair of mac-n-cheese trios as appetizers, which allowed us to sample each of the six varieties they offer.  The bleu cheese mac-n-cheese was our favorite, the shrimp & traditional were just so-so, and the other varieties were pretty good.  The entrees were well-prepared but pretty small in terms of size - the folks who ordered salads seemed to get a better deal, those were served in very filling portions.  I had a great chocolate ganache cake for dessert, but it too was tiny and it was one of only two dessert offerings for the evening.\n\nWhat really brought down my rating a bit was the service - it was friendly but very sloooowww - as the evening wore on our group began to get weary from just sitting around and began to count the trains going up & down Central just to stay alert.\n\nI'd probably come back to Cheuvront again for a simple outing of drinks and cheese, but might think twice about returning for a sit-down meal unless I was sure that I'd have plenty of time to spare.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ut6ZnfCCtz6JWInwzjdk7g", "review_id": "7DmXeJ48761O2Xcs0JdHdQ", "text": "Cheuvront's is a gem.  Their wine selection is superb and their cheeses are tough to trump.  I have always been treated to wonderful service and taste treats.  I also love that they have such a wonderful champagne by the glass selection.  The Laurent-Perrier is by far the best and I love that they have it in splits.  Always something to look forward to when traveling to Phoenix.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "hjPDVLfQsghAHJv6jogDDA", "review_id": "Mjmz8i-TzXnaRrHfIl8SRg", "text": "After spending almost 3 hours at this restaurant on NYE and our party having to reschedule some of the nights events.  I was somewhat reluctant to go back to cheuvront so soon when some of our friends asked us to go with them after the OYE at the Heard Museum. regardless we went for appetizers and cocktails, with a party of at least 10 we were able to get in and out in about an hour and a half. My Wife and I shared some of the pork empanada's which were actually very good, and I had a Pizza Blanc with scallops and shrimp, and for the first seafood pizza I've ever had I was quite impressed.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6mrj3D7ikVUwY14CSQsFDA", "review_id": "AEnNgekOELtVWrSRj63Xng", "text": "I really wanted to like Cheuvront--the idea of having an urbane spot in which to explore a wide range of wines and uncommon cheeses was very appealing.  If I had stuck with that I might have had a very different experience.  Unfortunately, I tried to range farther afield and came away feeling like everything except the wine and cheese came from Costco.\nCheuvront gets predictably high marks for the range of the wine list and the varieties of cheeses--if Wallace and Gromit decided to move to the desert and become social drinkers, here is where they would do it.  I took the menu's advice and paired a Queso Iberico cheese plate with a pinot noir (Cartlidge & Browne '07) and liked both very much.  Actually, I liked the cheese.  The rest of the \"plate\"--almonds, dried cranberries, and a few grapes in their twilight years--evoked no real response at all.  My accomplice in dining chose the Pascual Toso Malbec '07 (accurately described as a full-bodied red) and summer salad.  The wine was great--complex and dry without being acerbic--but the salad tasted like the chef had just given two weeks' notice.  The chicken was bland, the \"mixed field greens\" had clearly just come out of a bag, and the roasted shallot white balsamic vinaigrette was the middle school marching band of dressings: yes, I recognized what was being attempted but still felt bullied by it.  The pumpkin bread pudding was good, but not worth making a trip for.  The latte and cappuccino were fine, but here's a tip for the kitchen: if you want coffee to stay hot, warm the cup first.  By the time our friendly-yet-overwhelmed server came back with the cinnamon, the drinks were lukewarm.  \nSpeaking of service, let's not.  We got menus, we got food, we got the bill.  We also waited a lot, heard several rationalizations for said waiting times, and had to repeat requests.  We spent two hours for a snack-sized meal that required no cooking except for the bread pudding that had obviously been made much earlier.\nIf I could send one message to Mr. Cheuvront, it would be this: It doesn't require any particular talent to sell good wine and good cheese at above-average prices.  It does, however, require talent and skill and desire to create an experience that keeps folks coming back.  If I want to drink good wine in a mediocre setting, I'll buy a bottle at AJ's and smuggle it into Denny's.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "HZeFzs42f0iGaA-sP_hUnA", "review_id": "Hu7sSywF0olRbPAm3-GATg", "text": "Kristi's review said, \"Great romantic spot to bring a date. Secures that you will be getting action later, trust me.\" Well, that's good enough for me. And before the Yelp paparazzi shows up to muckrack... no I didn't take Kristi to Cheuvront's. I know better than that - I only hang with Kristi at dive bars. \n\nSo I did take my lovely date to Cheuvronts. The decor and ambiance - think wide open and urban and dark without being too dark. It really set a mood. We ordered a bottle of wine from a fantastic list, along with a cheese plate and a pate plate. We had them select the cheeses to pair with the wine we had chosen with a few instructions as to cheese preferences. They have a selection of pates as well, and we had them choose similarly.\n\nThe cheese plate contained three cheeses, all superb. It was served with (good!) bread, some nuts, and some dried cranberries. The two pate plate was similarly served with bread and dark, delicious mustard. The pates were fantastic - the cheese plate and pate plate seemed destined to be served together. \n\nThe food and drink were great, the service a little spotty especially since there weren't that many people in there. I'm guessing the waitress just didn't want use to feel like she was bothering us. After taking our time to enjoy the wine, cheese, and pate, we were both feeling full with no room for even dessert. \n\nOverall, a great meal, my date thought it was one of the best places she had ever been to, and I'm clearly going to have to pay more attention to Kristi's reviews.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nl4s4jCbuLTl2hL2dL1sKg", "review_id": "6KG1IiIOVxgEal8s-bXmZw", "text": "Amazing. \na. If you impress me with a chicken breast you are doing a DAMN good job. \nb. Spanish plate with Manchego, Serrano, date-bread and all types of other goodness = epic.\nc Basil and gin martini, wtf so odd but awesome... and i hate gin!\nhttp://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hU6sN5r6vayqm_RMgvPGOQ?select=1641PJE2BHJbwTD1t6z2PA\nd. Todd and the nice manager lady, both good peoples. \nc. Did i mention AMAZING chicken breast, yes i am actually raving about CHICKEN... granted chicken with lemon piccata, capers, arugula, and home made 'gnocchi' which were more like a pretzel bread than a gnocchi but none the less amazing.\nd. OH and pumpkin bread pudding... wow.. effing wow. \n\nGo for the page-long cheese menu and affordable yet varied wine selection.  I can not believe this place has been here for five years and i just now visited it. The Spanish plate, two cocktails, two glasses of wine, two entrees and a desert was only a bill... cant get that in LA.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "bkPFUCENKOYFDit-eV2PSw", "review_id": "9WW7tqWYYR4Kpx9-uJIkzQ", "text": "Now that construction of the light rail is finally complete, I find myself going to Cheuvron't s for lunch a whole lot more. It's a great place to meet up with people partly because you don't have to deal with a snotty hostess shooting you stink eye for wanting a table before your whole party arrives. They're friendly AND happy to see their customers there. Plus, they have Humboldt Fog on the cheese menu so I can always get a taste of home. \n\nFor lunch I usually order either the Summer Salad (chicken, grapes, apples, candied pecans with mixed greens and balsamic dressing) or the Chicken and Spinach salad (includes strawberries and I substitute pecans for almonds). This week I tried something new and was relieved that it turned out pretty good. I had the sesame crusted tuna steak \"sandwich.\" It's served atop a ciabatta roll that is too crusty to eat like a regular sandwich so just use your knife and fork. And, next time I will definitely ask for more of the chipotle mango mayo on the side for dipping. Good flavors. \n\nBONUS: you can get a to-go iced tea with your check and they don't charge you for an extra drink!\n\nThis also is a great place to meet up for a pre-show drink if you're headed to the theater. I also have heard good things about their brunch menu on the weekends so that might have to be on the itinerary for a Sunday trip to the Art Museum via METRO. Yes. Yes. Go, eat cheese, drink wine, be happy. Yes.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sLuaWOJNALukrThYzqovzA", "review_id": "rLHBMhvaQUNgjC1Vw_NVpA", "text": "We visited Cheuvront for happy hour one evening and had a nice time. We sat outside and even though there is a little noise from the light rail, it was quite pleasant on the patio. The happy hour drink prices were reasonable which was nice. We hadn't planned on ordering any food but decided to go with a cheese plate after our server gave us a good sales pitch. There are a ton of different cheeses to choose from and we had a hard time deciding, so we asked if he could pick some out that would go with the drinks we ordered. The choices he made were fantastic, I wish I could remember their names. So if you go and you can't decide what to order, their suggestions were spot on!!! \n\nLooking forward to returning to Cheuvront and having lunch or dinner!!", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "o33IBagNFxdJhIrRTl691Q", "review_id": "nq9kCMFoFPYkpvP44gtfZA", "text": "Hmm.  I admit, I have little to no business reviewing a wine and cheese place.  I enjoy my wine as much as the next boozehound, but these high end places that cater to such a thing are usually lost on me.  Cheuvront is no exception.\n\nWe sat on the patio with the surprisingly noisy light rail banging by all night (forgive me light rail, I still love you).  My chair was broken, but the server kept his cool with us even though we must have sounded bitchy.  The bathroom situation was... awkward, but again, maybe that's just me.\n\nI'm sure that those with my proclivities are smart enough to avoid Cheuvront by the name alone.  I ended up there and don't want to throw the place under the light rail because its somewhere I'd never normally go.  Take it from someone a little higher on the social ladder than me maybe.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 19, "useful": 13, "cool": 13}, "user_id": "jYWI9qJFCd1hDwF_dihPhg", "review_id": "bRp22AZjI3eVFFQcGFcmCQ", "text": "This is where Marie Antoinette would eat, were she a contemporary Phoenician and not a deposed French ruler from the eighteen century. Total decadence. Total indulgence. Totally wrong but oh-so-right. \n\nBrunch: cheese plate, eggs Benedict in a spicy hollandaise, Gruet mimosa. \n\nLunch: cheese plate, burger with dry jack cheese and pancetta on ciabatta, sweet potato fries, gin-cucumber martini.\n\nOh my god, the cheese list. I really hope I never become lactose intolerant. Because I don't think it would stop me from devouring cheese plates like they're going out of style, but it would make the aftermath upsetting. Anyway, their list is robust and I've yet to try something I don't like. The Roaring '40s blue is excellent. Idiazabal was like a Spanish manchego, but smokier. The manchego was hard and nutty and delicious. The Chimay Grand Cru made great use of its Belgian beer namesake and was smooth and a bit soft.\n\nWould you think I was weird if I said the Hoch Ybrig tasted like a Swiss mountain meadow? Whatever, it totally did - floral and fresh and pastoral. I bet those cows were eating some sweet clover and spring blossoms. \n\nWine, cheese, bread. It's like a guaranteed homerun in my book. One problem - some of the sloooowest food ever. And not in that this-was-grown-within-a-four-block-radius way, either. Just slow. Like fucking molasses. \n\nOrder-in to food-received: 55 minutes. For three burgers, a macaroni and cheese and a cold turkey sandwich. During a late lunch amongst not more than five other tables. This only makes sense if the kitchen contains a bong. Or maybe a live pig. \n\nDon't think about it, though. Just order another cocktail, consume your weight in cheese and, if you want to reenact my own experience, drool a little. \n\nAs Marie Antoinette would say (OK, probably not, since this is totally unverified and historically questionable, but fuck you for saying so), \"Let them each cheese!\"", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kq5Pdsy8Znyh9KEkxWT_QA", "review_id": "gl4qxw6cbjmS1kDEwjRBEg", "text": "I recently visited Cheuvront on a Sunday evening. We were the only people in the restaurant, with the exception of the bartenders and wait staff, so you could definitely say that the service was fast. :) No happy hour on a Sunday evening, but we decided to test it out anyways. \n\nOne whole page of available cheeses, so if you're a cheese connoisseur (not me), this would be pretty exciting. If you're not, it's a bit confusing and overwhelming. We asked our server for suggestions, and we were pleasantly surprised with how knowledgeable he was about the cheese selections. Apparently, all of the cheese are flown in (no sure from where), and then held until they reach the prime age for serving. We ordered the three cheese plate with the Roaring 40's blue cheese, a sharp cheddar, and a Spanish cheese that I absolutely cannot remember the name of. All were delicious and were fantastic recommendations that paired nicely with our wine choices.\n\n We had also heard great things about the macaroni and cheese, so we decided to test them out. They have several variations on this old classic, so we chose to try the Blue Cheese and the traditional. The traditional was delicious- not overly cheesy (both literally and figuratively), and was baked. Yum! \n\nHowever, if you're on a tight budget, I wouldn't recommend visiting outside of Happy Hour. We ordered two glasses of wine, one soft drink, one three-cheese plate, two bowls of macaroni and a lasagna and found ourselves on the receiving end of a $70 bill. \n\nWhile the service and food were delicious, I thought that the price was a bit extravagant for the portion sizes. Overall, I enjoyed my experience, and will definitely return during Happy Hour.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "FxxYCRPcpd__yhRRmmtyMQ", "review_id": "9-ZUiA4R52mUCQ8Vc3ePfg", "text": "Even though I came here with my dad and as weird as it sounds, this seems like a really good spot to take a date. I kinda came into this place by a half-way accident and found out how it really was. I'm French, so after seeing the dopey sounding French name that doesn't mean anything, I decided to check it out. The minute I stepped in I thought, \"Oh crap, should've shown up here with a girl.\" Seriously though, it's not that bad. You can show up here with anyone, but it seems like a more date-ish kinda spot.\n\nThe range of wines at Cheuvront is pretty good. There tends to be more American or South American labels, but there are a few European ones as well. What makes this place unique to the Valley is that it's a wine AND cheese bar. Being French, these are two things that you are raised on and make such a wonderful marriage of tastes that it seems like such a travesty that no bar has been devoted to both. Anyway, the wine here is good and so is the cheese.\n\nOverall, this is a really chill place to either wind down after work or to shmooze with a date. I highly recommend this place because if you haven't done the wine/cheese thing you really don't know what you're missing. Just a heads up, the best nights to go here seem to be during the weekend; other nights are just dead.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VW7Fc5rqe7XjJdHOzMPo5A", "review_id": "xWK3gR7h5FOKmtAHIXDFxg", "text": "I tried a wine tasting a loved everything about the place; atmosphere, service, and wine and food were excellent. \n\nHighly recommend it!", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "0bNXP9quoJEgyVZu9ipGgQ", "review_id": "mLmSRMNgtH_gW6o5UJYAgQ", "text": "Tried a mac 'n cheese \"flight\" this past Tuesday, 4/21.  One serving costs $8, or a trio $10.  I chose blue cheese, pancetta and caramelized red onion, and butternut squash.  I favored the blue cheese for huge flavor and the pancetta and onion for lovely texture.  The butternut was alright- mildly sweet and I did like it for nibbling.  At the very least, it was my veggie portion of the meal!  I thought the presentation could've been better; I can appreciate the rustic look- one really cannot control how the cheeses will boil and spew in the oven... Well, have a look at the photos and tell me what you think!  I did witness another table receive a \"better-looking\" trio of ramekins, of what I don't know, so perhaps she chose a different set from what I'd ordered.\n\nhttp://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hU6sN5r6vayqm_RMgvPGOQ?select=4f5Y0561dLrB-69S0lH6GQ\n\nLoved the section of lemon tarte I had for dessert!  Awesome buttery shortbread with a well of lemon curd, then topped with a fresh lemon slice.  I did notice that my tarte slice was cracked in a couple of places;  Thought it \"clever\" of the server to hand the dish to me with the lemon slice neatly covering up the defects...  Still a great-tasting dessert, though- it's a must-try if you like lemons or buttery shortbread!\n\nhttp://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hU6sN5r6vayqm_RMgvPGOQ?select=Y6gF0oMs3bwU8vjC7Kymsg", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "N6fXTxMFxtHntDZnEotAtw", "review_id": "qFw2O0Rk-XR7kpx7cl_DNg", "text": "I've been to Cheuvronts over the years for lunch and afternoon wine and cheese pairings, and always had a good time.\n\nBut the real sleeper deal and meal is their weekend breakfast menu. I've been three times now, had their version of Eggs Benedict the first two and today, a wonderful Filet Medallion with 2 eggs, potatoes and fruit cup...with blueberry muffin. The Eggs Benedict is $9.50, today's meal was $12.00. All fresh and wonderful and the best part, no wait. You can dine on the patio or inside. When I think that folks are waiting at First Watch and Matt's Big Breakfast, while I just sail over to a table,  I pity those fools. \n\nIt's not the cheapest breakfast in the Valley, but for the price it's certainly one of the best.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "bkPFUCENKOYFDit-eV2PSw", "review_id": "7yS6xN3eZ7_2KZg59xSKvA", "text": "Happy hour includes $5 appetizers and discount on wines by the glass. Try to pork empanada (little piece of heaven) and the chicken phyllo pockets.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "kuShIXalQPy0vqI_N7bz7A", "review_id": "ii-qqWWGh_9xriwyx1HMTw", "text": "I love the ambiance in this place.  It is great for a group of friends or for a quiet date night.  Their wine selection is wonderful and the staff is extremely knowledgeable.  I don't go there to really eat all that often only because I am a vegetarian and their vegetarian selection is just OK.  Not that what I have had wasn't fantastic but there are better places to go for vegetarian dining.  Their brunch is fairly decent but a tad expensive.  What I enjoy most is the wine tastings (they have them every month).  Each time I go I learn something new about wine and have had the pleasure of tasting some unique and flavorful vino's.  I highly recommend Cheuvront!", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "9mjItdXixKECanLV6RBIrw", "review_id": "9JjnJbVkJKg0qN4C4Fw1_Q", "text": "I have to give this place 5-stars. The cheese plates are small and everything is a bit pricey, but I feel it's well worth it. Windows surround the building to the east and north. You can gaze out on Central Avenue and watch passers-by, cars and the light rail. The area suggests Phoenix is coming of age into a more distinctive urban area, rather than its notorious sprawling suburban-esque cityscape. It's in a gentrifying neighborhood that's quickly becoming a more artistic, upscale part of town. They have a lengthy wine and cheese list, the latter offering suggested wine pairings (if you're embarrassed to ask the server.) However, some pairings not suggested may surprise you. The last time I went I was a bit disappointed that my favorite wine they sell (Duck Pond) is only available by the bottle. The cheeses are good, though I've learned from experience to try a small taste of some before taking a larger bite, and I haven't heard of most of them before going here. I enjoy the Nearly Naked Theatre company, which performs at the neighboring Phoenix Art Museum, and always stop in here for a bit of wine and cheese prior to showtime.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "01hiTvu2EGF4G9YIfAYkDw", "review_id": "Q8QYdKUvJzsmBNyhM-eQhQ", "text": "A quick blurb on TDC and then on to the FOOD: We are a group of 5 downtown Phonenix dwellers determined to try all the great, locally owned restaurants in the Phoenix (and every once in a while Scottsdale, Chandler, Tempe) area. Every two weeks, a Dinner Club member pulls a restaurant out of a hat (well technically its a manilla envelope). We then set a time and date and all meet at the selected restaurant. After dinner we all give the place a rating. Our official TDC star rating on yelp is an average of everyone's individual rating. \n\nAnd now to the food!\n\nCheuvront was the pick for the week of 5/11/09 was Cheuvront. We started with the cheese plate. One of the best things about Cheuvront is the tremendous selection of cheeses and usually a staff that actually knows about the cheeses on the menu. We did a three cheese plate...loved one, other two were ok. A bit spendy for the amount of cheese you get...but still quite satisfying.\n\nWe then decided to do an appetizer style dinner rather ordering individual entrees....we ordered the phyllo chicken pockets, pork empanadas, fig tart, mac and cheese flight, gnocchi, and the appetizer special (that evening it was seared scallops over a paella style risotto). We found all the appetizers to be pretty delicious...the consensus favorite was the fig tart, closely followed by the phyllo pockets. The mac and cheese flight was a favorite as well (we went with the bleu cheese, pancetta and onion, and spicy sausage...we ranked them in that order from favorite to least, although we enjoyed all three). There was not a dud among the selection, although in our discussion after dinner, everyone agreed that if we had to choose a loser it would be the empanadas.\n\nFor dessert, we ordered the house specialty, pumpkin bread pudding...which was darn tasty (although there are better bread puddings to be found).\n\nAll in all a wonderful dining experience! A dinner club top 3.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "hPidlmUa8VQ5FEv37TQgWA", "review_id": "bixk3FHce0aPJatX0wOZ9Q", "text": "Yum yum yum. Husband and I first went there early on a First Friday night and were pleasantly surprised to be seated right away. We didn't want anything too heavy since we were planning on doing some walking so we split the Spanish cheese plate which was delightful. The fig cake is delicious!! Splitting the plate made the bill pretty affordable and it was just enough to fill us up without overdoing it.\n\nThe server was very helpful in suggesting a champagne for me and red wine for husband. Don't remember what we had but my champagne had a strawberry in it and was perfectly bubbly. \n\nAmbiance and decor is nice and mellow. We've since been back with friends and it has been enjoyable for both a date night and chatting it up with people. Enjoy!", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HvaVgP0S0dFaCbBDIQIkag", "review_id": "EXPAK3wp_xIxjdueMRx3Zw", "text": "If I keep having flashbacks about my lovely dinner here last night, then it must be worthy of 5 stars. \n\nHusband and I went here for a late dinner last night on our anniverary-eve. It was a Monday, and there were only two other couples there, so it was nice and quiet. The ambience is relaxed and warm, and our server was attentive and informative, but not smothering.\n\nWe started with a three-cheese plate. They have a long list of cheese varieties from which to choose. We got the Truffle Tremor (goat), Abbaye (Sheep) and Three Sisters of Serena (cow). It comes with baguette slices, pear slices, strawberries, grapes, dried cranberries, almonds, and a delicious candied-syruppy-dried-fruit-and-nut combination.\n\nI ordered the duck for my entree, and it was superb. The duck breast was excellent, but the best part was the blue-cheese-potato croquette and the diced mango and poblano relish. I could have licked my plate. \n\nWe were too full for dessert, but they looked great.\n\nI loved that you can order half-glasses of wine. It gave me a chance to taste a couple of different kinds without a)breaking the bank, and b)getting so sloshed that I couldn't drive home.\n\nI enjoyed everything about my experience here. The only drawback to the entire meal was that the server told us that the mac-and-cheese plate was big enough for a meal, but when it came, it was actually pretty small (perfect size for a starter). Husband insisted that it was just enough, but I would have preferred he have a bigger main course. But I digress.\n\nExpect to pay upwards of $50/person if you go all out and order wine, starters, and entrees, but this could easily be an affordable dinner at happy hour or if you just get a few starter plates to share. The portions are adequate, but not really big enough to take home leftovers.\n\nI can't wait to go back to sample some more wine and cheese!", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HvaVgP0S0dFaCbBDIQIkag", "review_id": "BXGYVwYqPKCuKknead4xXw", "text": "Had brunch here this morning (Sunday), and there was exactly one other table of diners there the whole time we were there. I don't understand why this place was so empty when Matt's Big Breakfast has lines out the door. Oh well, better for me. \n\nOnce again, Cheuvront did not disappoint. The blueberry muffins that come to the table, piping hot, were lovely. I ordered the Eggs Benedict Cheuvront, which consists of lightly poached eggs, black forest ham, and a delicious poblano hollandaise over a toasted baguette. The potatoes on the side were spiked with rosemary and so tasty dragged through the hollandaise (but then, what isn't?).\n\nMy friends ordered the egg white omelet and the fritatta, and both cleaned their plates.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "c7xefzxCtr0ebCL6VR2t7Q", "review_id": "WQH_8UeLdqv8nORpnmm7Rw", "text": "What the eff is up with the James Bond movies playing at this place? The first time Spouse and I went they were playing Octopussy, I believe, and I thought it was sorta cool. But now that we go on a semi-weekly basis, the James Bond movies always playing just seem bizarro. On our last visit, it was For Your Eyes Only, and it was subtitled in French! Again I ask, WTF? I guess it's some sort of hipster douchebag thing... or maybe owner/councilman Ken Cheuvront is just a Bond fan. Girlfriend needs to get a Netflix membership.\n\nAnyways, I just want a good meal. And a cocktail. And a hot waiter to make googoo eyes at. Fortunately for Cheuvront's, they deliver all three (not literally).\n\nSpouse and I have been so many times, we've had every item on the entree menu (except the Duck because... ewww, gamey). It's pretty limited and super basic; seriously, the items actually read: Lasagna, Chicken, Salmon, etc. But every single one of them is tasty. I typically order the Filet, or I go for the Chicken if I'm feeling cheap. And we always order the goat cheese and chicken Phyllo Packets from the appie menu. Gawd, they are so good I could live on Phyllo Packets alone. I'm pretty sure if they wheeled a barrel of goat cheese to our table, I'd stuff my entire face into it.\n\nOur fave waiter is Jeremiah. He's so dreamy.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "YzNZNgpOy9tthDnczS_ajg", "review_id": "yHgdFKQHdi2AQv_KuJbnHQ", "text": "I love cheese. Really, who doesn't love cheese? Cream cheese, cheesecake, grilled cheese, string cheese, it's all pretty damn good. Cheuvront takes cheese to a whole new level. \n\nMy boyfriend and I took my out of town mom here before First Friday. It was understandably crowded, and the hostess at first gave us a 45 minute wait. Lucky for us, there were 3 empty seats at the bar. The service was quick for how busy it was and when we told the bartender to \"surprise us\" with the three-cheese plate...he did an amazing job. My absolute favorite was a brie called \"Green Hill\". It actually felt like I was eating dessert, it was so good.\n\nWhile we were finishing the cheese plate, a table opened up and the hostess graciously let us know, and even held it open for us while we finished our appetizer and closed out at the bar, which I thought was really nice. For our dinners, Mom had the Niscoise salad (which I probably should have also done, considering I had just finished licking the cheese plate), I had the filet, and boyfriend got the scallops.  All were very good. The portions were on the small side, but we didn't leave hungry.\n\nI haven't been back since,  but I remember looking at their happy hour tent card and thinking it's something we should try, though I can't remember the exact specials.  I'm sure it had something to do with cheese.\n\nAnother thing I appreciate about this place: They have multiple bathrooms, but they don't call one \"Men's\" and one \"Women's\".  I seriously feel like, as a people, we should stop this childish bathroom segregation. I understand large bathrooms with stalls being separate, but for a place with 2 one-person bathrooms to designate one for the \"men\" and one for the \"women\" is really dumb! It's not like you're in there with anyone else! All that happens is the Women's line gets long while the men shuffle in and out like there's a revolving door on the thing. Not fair!", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pk4y8PJdccJysYBpBA-gcg", "review_id": "JTmYKYevaD-HANlFp8PByw", "text": "I really love Cheuvront's.  I think it's really underrated.    I've never had a bad food, beverage or service experience, and I've been many, many times.\n\nOne of the things I love to do at Cheuvront's is the tastings.   Wine tastings, cheese classes, beer tastings... it's all yummy, PLUS super-fun, and very informative too.\n\nCheuvronts has been through a couple of different chefs, but the food is always consistently made from ultra fresh, premium ingredients.  My favorites include just about any salad on the menu, and the salmon, mmmm.    \n\nThe cheese selection is, bar none, the best in Phoenix metro.   I didn't say it was the cheapest; but it is definitely the best selection of some of the most fantastic cheeses I've ever had. \n\nI highly recommend going to a cheese class to learn more about cheeses!   Ken Cheuvront is extremely knowledgeable and has travelled to most of the places where the cheese is made and has personally met most of the cheese makers.   So that makes for some great stories which make you appreciate the cheese even more.\n\nThere are great happy hour deals on both food (starters) and beverages, and on Sundays and Mondays the happy hour prices go ALL DAY.   Unbelievable deal! \n\n(Btw:  I don't understand what this means from other reviews: \"it wants to be more hip than it really is\"?  Huh?   I think the decor is great - cool, breezy, comfortable.   Is it hip?  I dunno.   And I sure don't know what \"trying to be hip\" looks like.)   It does have \"unisex\" bathrooms, which, personally I don't care for... since that means they smell like a men's room... but I'm told my nose is hypersensitive.  : )", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h7PX9Y2Wf9PxiNDmWf0wIQ", "review_id": "21gb5HeroWO_KjcddHXGlQ", "text": "The food and service at this restaurant is very good.  We went there for a birthday dinner recently and were amazed at the quality of the food.  Our entrees were very tasty, but the scallop appetizer was the highlight of the evening.  We asked management if they ever considered putting it on the menu as a permanent item (it was only a special at the time) and they said they were considering it because of all the positive feedback.  We just made reservations for this coming Monday and can't wait to go back!", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "qASPib1Z8ft8e96dtbh66w", "review_id": "ACN6_HYz-uPqk1RKXdOUYQ", "text": "As Gabi likes to regularly point out to me, I did move over a year ago and I am closer to Cheuvront.  I suppose it is time for an update.\n\nMy initial review of 5 stars has not changed.  Not every visit to Cheuvront has been a 5 star visit, but over time I have come to know what dishes and wines that I prefer.   I am a frequent visitor to Cheuvront because I like the atmosphere it provides within the downtown area and it takes less than 5 minutes for me to walk there.  It provides a relaxed environment where you can enjoy wine or a cocktail and order food based upon how what you are in the mood for.  A full dinner? Sure.  Just dessert? You got it.  A small nosh? Why not.   I find myself here most often for small plates and cheese, very rarely do I have a \"regular\" entree.  It is not to say that they aren't good, they are and they are quite large, I just enjoy the variety of the menu.  \n\nMy favorite time of year at Cheuvront is the fall, as I think that their best dishes involve traditional fall ingredients such as butter nut squash and pumpkin.  This is also my favorite time to partake in their extensive cheese list.  Their international plates, while may seem expensive at first glance, are literally overflowing with cheese and meats.  Happy Hour can be a fun time, although I am personally not a fan of many of the mixed cocktails that they feature.  This works out just fine, as the wine list has many choices that I am happy to order at 25% off.  The $5 tapas offered during HH are great compliments, my favorites being the gnocchi, ceviche, and the mac and cheese.  (Really, any of their mac and cheese options are great). \n\nThe relaxed atmosphere and consistent food and service have made Cheuvront into one of my favorite places in Phoenix, and possibly my favorite place downtown.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lDUiT63wNEYbG39ijdQ7QA", "review_id": "A9e4Pltr-Pguvw4rACq1qw", "text": "Went there the first time on Tuesday to try their Yelp Eats prix fix. I had the poached pear salad which was great and the orange glazed salmon which was real good too. The Pumpkin Bread Pudding was just excellent. Covered in whipped cream but wow ... Service was attentive and the host / restaurant manager was great (unfortunately don't have her name - see also my engagement comment). She did a nice job touching tables and checking on us, re-filling the water and checking how we liked the food. As a very nice gesture she brought out two samples of cheese before the dinner to try (not sure about the names ...). The space is nice and modern without being cold and stark. I would haven given 5 Stars if service would have been a little bit more engaging. It was the first time for us to eat at Cheuvront but nobody really bothered to find out about likes/dislike. They unfortunately missed an opportunity to actively engage us ... I definitely will be back but first I will try out other Scottsdale / Phoenix eateries. BTW - no \"weird\" James Bond movies but the ambient music could have been a bit more present.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lczLjHO7zIhrmSlOXI3ohg", "review_id": "TFOQStpfdozOP7Xy4y3nVA", "text": "When one course of a meal is so significantly better than the rest of it, it's hard to write a balanced review.  I went down to Cheuvront with a few friends for Restaurant Week.  The place is tiny, very relaxed-hip looking, and right on Central Ave.  While the place doesn't have any distinct look or theme going on, there was a movie with french subtitles playing on a screen next to the dining area so...I guess it's supposed to be French.  They have wine and cheese too, so, yeah, probably French.\n\nSo the meal didn't start out so great.  The spinach salad came out to me on a dirty place.  Sure, it's a restaurant.  I know other people use the same plates and silverware I'm using, but things like that, especially when noticed, are off-putting.  Unfortunately, the ahi tuna that followed was also overdone.  Not in a bad way, and I almost didn't notice through the thick peppercorn crusting, but when it was pointed out, I was a little disappointed.\n\nThat was when they pulled out dessert.\n\nI'm not a sweets person.  I don't know that I've ever been.  Give me spicy or savory 10 times out of 10 over any kind of sweet-tasting anything.  Although my dentist might argue evidence to the contrary, I really just don't have a sweet tooth.  That being said, I wanted to die and be entombed in the citrus flan that was put in front of me.  I wanted to lick the plate clean and then go back to the kitchen and demand they fill my pockets, one with the smooth, creamy, more-like-custard-than-flan flan and the other with the wonderfully sweet and subtle citrus sauce they coated the dish with.  I'd also probably ask for some of the figs and berries to be put in a doggie bag.\n\nI have never, in my entire life, enjoyed a dessert as much as this one.  I would happily drive the 20-plus minutes downtown just to have this again.\n\nBefore I forget or the keyboard shorts out from me drooling, the wine selection here is also amazing.  I didn't take time to look at the whole thing, but I think most wine connoisseurs would be happy here.\n\nWhile it was a mixed bag, the place certainly deserves another trip.  I can see (if I had a real life, not one that consisted solely of studying) sitting out on their patio, enjoying Phoenix, and making a dent in their wine and cheese stocks.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "Q96IRvil6RNgdLmGKuh81A", "review_id": "LsTEqpRVvdvlW9j3k5HY6Q", "text": "This is a lunch review, so please know that I wasn't drinking wine at the time. My review may have come out differently if wine was on board. :) \n\nI thought the place was nice enough. but for some reason I was expecting nicer. The decor was just ...meh..for me. \n\nThe prices seemed unbalanced. We got the 3 cheese plate as an appetizer and it was good, but again I was expecting a little more for $16.00. I ordered the lunch combo; half sandwich and soup for $10.00. The chicken and prosciutto sandwich was a bit dry and sort of lifeless. But the tomato basil soup with goat cheese chunks stirred throughout was amazing. I would go back and just have that soup. \n\nAll in all a nice lunch, but I'm not in a huge rush to go back. Maybe for drinks and an appetizer before dinner (someplace else)? Also., we felt it was a bit odd that everytime our female server (she never divulged her name) came to our table she addressed us as \"Lady and Gentleman.\" At least tell me your name before you call me that for an hour! ;)", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tDD9jKSahgku1MQYJ5E7xw", "review_id": "jKCyc1K667nJZTTBNJYp-A", "text": "I arrive and like at most places on the phone... The place is pretty much empty for a Sunday night being right across from a light rail station. I ask the waitress to seat me on a couch and I follow and continue my important phone conversation. The restaurant is located below some loft in central phoenix and has an urban contemporary concrete feel to it. There is a full menu but I focus in on the cheese and wine menu. I order the three-cheese sampler and a glass of wine, a medium red from Santa Monica California. The wine is smooth and the cheeses flavorful and after waiting 20 minutes for it to arrive I guess prune juice and cardboard would have been just as  flavorful. I guess good cheese takes time to cut. The decor was a bit mixed matched with concrete grays and pastel curtains. I felt like I was more in an Austin Powers flick than in a hip wine bar. The wait for service was considerable considering that the place was one third full. The bill came out to more than $50 bucks, I would say a little pricey for the wasting my time; it took a couple minutes for my eyes to adjust when I left.  I kept seeing pastel shower curtains everywhere!", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Lp_Ykqfbv5Q-oyGYlMGJRg", "review_id": "3xmTMDSMFcQmQrrSq3Vmcg", "text": "Six months ago I would've written a glowing review about how Cheuvront is filled with everything amazing.  From their wonderful servers to the beer, the cheeses, the wines, and the food.\n\nThen I came in to have a drink with my brown boy after picking up my man wig for Halloween.  We got there at 3 pm, the place was completely empty.  The bartender mentioned that happy hour started at 4 and gave us the menu to glance at.  Seeing as we had an hour we just had a few beers to start, and to tide us over until happy hour.\n\nThe beer was Papago Orange Blossom (which is glorious!).  Then happy hour rolls around and my friend decides he wants mojitos.  So eventually I get one as the last drink and just asked the server which mojitos they had and I chose the pomegranate one.  The mojitos were good, the mango one tasted like dessert, a little overly sweet.\n\nAgain, everything is cool, until the check arrives.  They charged us the normal $8 for the pomegranate mojito instead of the happy hour price.  I asked the manager and he just gives me a blank stare and tells me it wasn't on the happy hour menu.  I briefly glanced at the happy hour menu and I didn't take inventory of all the items on it.  He decided not to be cool about it and left it on the bill.\n\nI know times are tough around here but when you charge those high prices ($6.50 for a pint?!), and then screw over your customers, absolutely ridiculous.  You lost a long time customer and fan.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HrMwMgstAwchQHVpj8ZmWg", "review_id": "02JGuI2ai4zEpzZoRAeuFQ", "text": "This is the place to come if you love cheese. They have a cheese selection as long as some wine lists. We went for lunch on Friday and it was not too busy.   I had the Summer Salad with chicken, apples, grapes, pecans and blue cheese toast which was good but with way too much greens and the toast was a tad soggy. Mr had Cheuvront Dip, sliced beef on a baguette with au jus and a two giant portions of fries, one sweet potato the other regular.   The baguette, beef,  au jus and sweet potato fries were great, the regular fries were nothing special and a little cold but we got two huge portions instead of one so we couldn't complain.   The place has easy parking and our waitress was very friendly.   We will be going back for Phoenix's first cheese and wine tasting event next week.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eBwBjylS66qPcHs2_ajLag", "review_id": "T5zcEepOEu7g6Q-5k0-6Sg", "text": "Scale of 1-10 (multiple visits):\n9 Food\n9 Service\n10 Atmosphere\n6 Value", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "EAJjMgKIjiaVb_2Q9ROeCQ", "review_id": "1fU9yPwNgi2GdFEilzdiaw", "text": "I love this place!! Have been here several times now for dinner and brunch! Did New Years Eve here with wine pairings, and happy hour as well. What else can I say, they never disappoint me!Extensive wine list, exceptional service!! Keeps me coming back for more!!", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "snd45oedwXxF9tsHUX_6dg", "review_id": "aAzOCL94s3quAsdmhe_Qmg", "text": "3.5 stars. Hmm, Cheuvront. You have me scratching my head. You have all the makings of a fantastic spot, but I think I may have caught you on at a bad time! It was first Friday in Phoenix the night I visited, so perhaps that was it.\n\nHere's the good: Extensive wine list, my bubbly was absolutely delicious, simple but comfortable surroundings, thumbs-up to the semi-private sitting areas in the back, your restrooms are good for a laugh (although they are unisex, I seemed to always be in there with all men, which is fine, but please remember to lock your doors!) Also, our host acted as our server - not sure if this is typical or just because they were slammed, but you could tell he was working his butt off. \n\nThe so-so: The prices seemed pretty steep to me. I don't mind an expensive meal if the food is stupendous, but there seemed to be a few missteps. Two of our appetizers were overcooked (overbaked, to be precise) with scant filling. Also, I ordered a scallop appetizer as my meal because I didn't want to commit to an entree. They weren't able to make it, so I ordered the scallop entree and was only able to eat 2 of the scallops, which were sandy, and a small bit of the pasta. It felt kind of  wasteful.\n\nOh! Our meat and cheese plate was tasty, but beware: those long thin strips in the middle of the plate? Butter. Not Cheese. ;)", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eBwBjylS66qPcHs2_ajLag", "review_id": "uk8dcTmjV0TbGyzXZ9onYQ", "text": "Scale of 1-10 (multiple visits):\n9 Food\n10 Service\n10 Atmosphere\n7 Value\n\nI'm upgrading this to a 5-star, along with boosts to Service and Value.  Jeff is great behind the bar; he offered me a sample of a new wine he thought was great (Titus) which was indeed great - in the end that's the glass I got.  Value also got an add because of the happy hour menu.  Basically non-happy hour I'd give Cheuvront 4-stars, but on HH it's a 5!", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aIAjAU-6NH583EkQ6E9KRw", "review_id": "I_D-Ga-hkokQlqvW7uHjOg", "text": "Life is good when a place as amazing as this is right off the light rail line that you can walk to from your house (and I can). I have been meaning to go for ages and finally a group of friends wanted to go out of dinner, two of them which now live downtown, and I recommended Cheuvront. A half hour ride from the Mill Avenue stop and I was there. \n\nA bit chilly to sit outside but looks like excellent outdoor seating. The seating is well spaced with wine storage along the back wall and a well stocked bar in the middle (God and I both love a well-stocked bar, or at least I always say \"Thank God, they have a bar). The wait staff was cordial without being too personal (I look at dining as I'm out to eat dinner with friends, not really out to make new friends, at least until I have a few drinks but that is whole different situation....ahem). \n\nI started out the evening with a basic mojito made with 10 cane rum. A little too much sugar syrup for my taste and could use more lime but wow, served in a full size glass and a kick like a mule. One of my fellow diners had the white sangria with fresh basil and wow, that was a keeper. I'm definitely having that next time. \n\nThey have a huge selection of cheeses from around the world and we ordered the three cheese appetizer plate (the waiter asked if I wanted to pick but was happy to pick a selection for us, and I love to delegate) and the pork empanadas with orange marmalade. The cheese was good and I noticed they also have another book where you can order wine and they just pair it with cheese, how cool! The empanadas, to die for, I will order that again, ideally along with that sangria with fresh basil. \n\nDinner was the duck breast rubbed with coffee and ancho chili pepper and served on top of I don't know what but it had a crispy grilled crust on the outside and it was nice and cheesy (seemed like some sort of rice and cheese mix) on the inside, and it was wonderfully presented. I actually had the recommended wine pairing and wow, it went so well together. A rich red wine that offset the spice rub on the duck breast perfectly. \n\nWe ended the evening with coffee and desert. The coffee was okay but they should consider serving coffee roasted at the Cartel coffee lab in Tempe (which I love) as the coffee here was just...coffee...which was a shame when the rest of the meal was so great. Ideally they should bring everyone an individual french press so they can let the coffee get as strong as they like to drink it. I would also recommend a thicker cream, even whipping cream (unwhipped) since it provides that sense of luxury that goes well with this place (I had that at Mucho-Gusto and became an instant fan). \n\nFor those of the more intellectual persuasion, I noticed this place is in walking distance of the main Phoenix library. So you can go pick out a good book on a lazy Sunday and then walk over to Cheuvront for some wine and cheese and feel like the perfect elitist, before you ride the light rail home (okay, this is my ideal lazy Sunday and I've always dreamed of being just a little bit of an elitist - I'm not perfect).", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "k5uJCP_y3PStpiwJ_LTPtQ", "review_id": "6GI0JvH4iMu8yCGfwIHvlg", "text": "Cheuvront! A great  urban spot downtown AZ! I love the classy, yet modern decor! The ambience is lively! Most times I have gone the crowd is popular but not overwhelmingly full! \n\nThe wine is great but match properly with the cheese plates you will have a different experience! Believe it or not it was the Bartender that gave us the best recommendations for our cheese plate. Actually all 3 times I have gone I requested that he be the one to pick my cheese plate! I read in another Yelper's review that the Hostess acted as their wait services and that just goes to show that their staff is not afraid to assist in other areas! That gets an A+ for Customer Service in my book! \n\nThe only reason I cannot give Cheuvront a 5 star rating is because I have yet to sample an entree'. I will have to provide an update to this review when I do! But overall, this is nice place to go with your mate, or for girls night out! I hear they now serve Brunch! I will be sure to go for that too!", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 9, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "eBwBjylS66qPcHs2_ajLag", "review_id": "D6rp4tK9vScJsWy0Wbs1tQ", "text": "As you might be able to tell from my schizophrenicly changing stars for this place, my experiences have varied.  Some things that do not ever change, with my latest experience in parentheses:\n-They seem to carry only the tastiest wines.  (Pascual Toso Reserve Malbec '08)\n-Their cheeses are also amazingly amazing.  (American Plate w/ Buzzed from Utah and a perfectly aged Gouda)\n-Their food is great.  (Lasagna)\n\nHowever,\n-The kitchen ran out of pizza, mac&cheese (which is what i wanted), and lasagna (luckily i made the cut).  That's easily half their menu!  We subsequently had to change our orders twice as the bad news kept rolling in.  By the end of the night our poor server was like the Angel of Death since each time I saw him I got nervous that he was going to come tell me that whatever it was I had ordered was yet again 86ed.\n-Then the food that we WERE able to order took over 45 minutes to show up.\n-Then the Reverse Happy Hour cocktails were inconsistent (different colored Pomegranate Margaritas, one Pineapple Cosmo that tasted great, but a 2nd that had a coffee flavor - which they gladly replaced for a good tasting one).\n\nOverall I ended up paying WAY too much for a lackluster experience.  What really peeved me off was that I had recommended this place to our party of 14, with the hope that I could show them how awesome places in CenPho are, since they're all suburbanites.\n\nSo thank you Cheuvront, for making me look like a fool and giving my friends one more reason to stay in the 'burbs  :(", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LwbCh2rhnfaFOhzw7gE1TA", "review_id": "jXtqUUQTZvQmxJGzlrjsCQ", "text": "So great! I was there for an event last week and we had a blast. The event was handles perfectly! Can't wait to go back!", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0NckJhx0qXykvvhsm-p7MA", "review_id": "606PTtrm2gSNo5Swsem4iQ", "text": "I love cheese. Cheuvront has a large and diverse cheese selection (plus about 8 kinds of mac and cheese). Therefore, I love Cheuvront.  \n\nI didn't need Logic 325 for that analysis.\n\nCheuvront is a cheese mecca here in Phoenix.  It helps that they have a great wine list and a cool urban location and decor.  I'm not sure the video screen is needed, but aside from that one potential interior flaw, the space is very cool, yet comfortable.\n\nOf course I spent most of my time focused on cheese and macaroni and cheese, so the decor wasn't my main focus...that's right, everything we had, except for the wine, involved cheese. (So I can't comment on the non-cheese aspects of the menu.)  The cheese menu is nicely put together with useful descriptions for each offering.\n\nReally, the point of this review is to see how many times I can write \"cheese.\"", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QJghf42KQOq03cUDvwrslw", "review_id": "ir1kioQsYgO8_9YDItZVsA", "text": "This was adequte at best and that is being generous.  Several of us Went today for Easter brunch - big disappointment.  The restaurant was not that busy - took 20 minutes between courses being served.  Needed to ask for plates for the muffins.  Ordered the filet with eggs - the eggs were burnt and broken.  The server never should have brought that plate to the table.  I expect this from Denny's at 3 am - not a restaurant with these menu prices.  My boyfriend had the tomato bisque soup - was Ragu in a bowl - even same consistency.  Another friend had the bananas foster french toast - even the bananas were bland.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MTu3hVSZkK8nkPhqT2FIDQ", "review_id": "TbhbsMrRtLijF7sysHELVw", "text": "I have to give major kudos to our server here. We rolled up at 9p per the Yelp listing happy hour times. Come to find out that 9 is the weekday happy hour and Fri/Sat's happy hour doesn't start until 10. We we're okay with this but our server spoke to the manager without us even complaining or asking him to and honored the 9p happy hour because of the Yelp listing. \n\nNow to the food and drink. \nIf you love cheese, their cheese menu was very large. We got several of the cheeses, the Tres Freres was my favorite (non-happy hour item though). The pork empanadas are a must and the happy hour drinks were very good as well. The strawberry sunset martini was very yummy. \n\nI'd say the happy hour items are where it's at overall. The food was great the drinks were good. Really given their menu and atmosphere I was really surprised that it wasn't more busy. It's kind of sad to see many of the Phoenix area restaurants kind of dead at 9pm on a Friday night. I'm guessing if it were located in Scottsdale that would be a different story.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mzfFBcA_qvCRLpZHAmF3gA", "review_id": "tMFSUC5ljUYJQynPHCF1bw", "text": "I took my gf here before a Suns game. The server was very knowledgeable.  The cheese plate was great but a bit pricey.  Some salad w/ fruit and boiled chicken was tasty according to the princess. Bleu cheese mac n cheese was amazing. Go eat here tonight.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oMDSmhe72hjxoR3EAj6sXQ", "review_id": "AmV43Ex01oVaVYyGvO6K4Q", "text": "This is a great place to \"wine\" down after a long week.  For what I have seen - they have the best cheese list in town.  The service is always great and the food is consistently good to great.  Also - who can beat a variety of mac and cheeses.  Last night we had the pancetta and onion - this is probably been my favorite.  I would totally recommend this place for a night where you just want to relax!", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YiuCu8bWN3moIhhhfvp0CA", "review_id": "LHFxXA9pr0KU2FlhmNCgMA", "text": "One of my favorite aspects of this Central Phoenix wine bar is that it is still somewhat \"undiscovered,\" aka not teeming with hipsters and young professionals on a Thursday evening after work. It stays busy, but not jam packed. \n\nTheir Happy Hour is great, nice $5 small plate options, and you must try their cherry lemon drop martini. Seriously delicious. Get a ride from someone, because you'll probably want another :) \n\nThe decor is cool and they play French movies on a large screen in the back of the restaurant. I also have a special place in my heart for their awesome sweet potato fries! This place is a great option if you want a nice glass of wine and a bite to eat in Central Phoenix but don't want to brave the Postino crowds.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 19, "useful": 17, "cool": 16}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "hU2aVlhfUxr1AqEfIcuqDQ", "text": "Horribly sweaty girl is hungry after Critical Mass.  Cheese on the mind.  Critical Mass ended by going down Central and I had never been to Cheuvront before.  Luckily, I was with Ayesha and it took nothing to convince her to go there.  \nThere were 7 of us and they were extremely quick in pushing table together for us.  They didn't even mind our sweat and water bottles.  The server even filled Ayesha's for her.  \nI took one look at the menu and my eyes stopped at the bottom: macaroni and cheese.  I rarely eat it, but as soon as I saw it, I wanted.  Badly.  Ayesha said she liked the bleu cheese.  SOLD!  I effing love bleu cheese.  \nFor $8, I think it was a good value.  It was a good portion, but not too much.  Rich and creamy with gargantuan hunks of genuine bleu cheese, that had started to melt.  It was incredibly filling for the size!\nDownfall: Unisex bathrooms.  What the hell!  I don't care how nice a place is, guys still piss all over the place.\nThe mac and cheese is $5 during the week during happy hour.  I will be back for it, most definitely!\nHuge points for the server who took Amy in stride when I told him I'd spank his ass for something.  (I don't remember, as it was 109 degrees and I had been on my bike for over 2 hours.)", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3VIRjR2V29TOaI9u64hMig", "review_id": "5CNXezvQybq_gLswXNRgkA", "text": "Although the food, wine, and atmosphere are all good, sadly I must say I have been let down. One of my problems is the sometimes slow service. Also we decided to go here for a friends birthday and they ran out of food. It was not fun feeling like you had the angel of death for a server ready to kill your order. I really would love to give the place four stars, because the food and wine are certainly worth it, but due to my traumatic experience its just a-ok. Maybe I will get a chance to go back and update my review to what I know it really could be.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Z-1BdQOqTpkbrhyudwX1jQ", "review_id": "DPc3lTARTzKNxSgMdCbLcA", "text": "GREAT Happy Hour !! $5/glasses of vino. Menu of samplings for $5 each! Try the flatbread pizza, the ceviche is yummy!!", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j1CazLp9B0WQAuPKvjXQfQ", "review_id": "sr8sHXB_el-nnTE-76PjaA", "text": "Horrible customer service!  Strangely rude and condescending.  I confronted them about their attitude, which was unnecessary.  I know when poor service is justified as I've been in the industry and given it myself!  It was unjustified and quite odd, actually.  \n\nWe politely (key word) asked where a few of the ingredients were that the menu listed for our meal and that's when they became defensive and quite weird about it. Strangely rude and almost demeaning, saying it was a waste to send it back.  \n\nThe pizza was slopped together the first AND the second time, and I don't even trust what they did to it in the kitchen.  Yes, this is the feel I got from them, being our server, Zach and the other man whom I believe to be the bartender or the manager.   \n\nWe were running a pretty high drink bill and there was no need for the negative energy. It ruined our experience and vibe of the place.  Over a pizza?  Poor service, poor choices.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ml_vi2jbIRgIAhWrymqUgQ", "review_id": "F0eodvzipo6Aad-PrCjG8w", "text": "Disappointing to say the least. Was looking forward to wine, friends, conversation and a little nosh after the artwalk...what we got was surprisingly poor customer service that became downright passive aggressive (scratch the passive) after we received a pizza that wasn't to our liking. The waiter was so upset that we didn't want mozzarella cheese on our $10 goat cheese pizza that he brought out the cook to confirm. His manager then came by our table to tell us that we, the customers, should be aware that pizza is always served with mozz cheese. (Oh really astute one?) 20 minutes later the manager returned with a pizza drowining in goat cheese and we were informed that we should be happy because we were getting \"a bang for our buck\". We felt so harassed by the wait staff because of this stupid $10 pizza that we actually feared they vandalized the food (yes, you know the feeling of wondering \"did that waiter spit in my dish\"?). We left confused by the entire experience. I would never never never never never go again and I will tell everyone I know to avoid this place like the plague.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rzHLT6kzygvCUYI4IXLDMw", "review_id": "rkdPO4rVx-LSFyaDRnKGlg", "text": "Good variety of foods and drinks!\nI had a party of 17-18 people here. We all paid separate and they accommodate all of us!", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6khNhFYFO3KSnRAM_9YdQw", "review_id": "oDNzD6n_gB90S9QIiOPndQ", "text": "Nice space, across from the fascinating public library building. Interesting selection of wine. We had a couple of flights paired with cheese. Their cheese selection is vast! Better than many of the stores that sell cheese around the valley. The pairings were appropriate and all the wines were good to very good, although one of my reds was room temperature. \n\nFood was very good-- cracker thin pizza with spicy sausage and a salad with filet mignon, pancetta and blue cheese. Service was great, although we were the only patrons there on a Sunday afternoon. \n\nThe only disappointment was that the unisex bathroom, while having an appealing decor, smelled as if it hadn't been cleaned in a couple of weeks. Eww. \n\nI'd visit again, and just make sure I used the facilities elsewhere!", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9b5TY9v0-RibDNYUDqvDmA", "review_id": "UecPHwhFALTTzalQ3zDBaw", "text": "Everything here was delicious and I enjoyed the atmosphere. Service was incredible as well... I just feel its overpriced for what you receive", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "F8w_OD4gtXrqBffQmOurXw", "review_id": "lXd9XnjCltBP3hs7w6Vmaw", "text": "I can hardly believe how highly rated this restaurant/wine bar is. I have been twice and both times was treated to high prices, poor and condescending service and mediocre food.\n\nOnce I ordered a veggie plate specifically because the menu stated that it included haricot verts. When the plate came they were not on it. I questioned the server and she said they were \"out of season\", but had not bothered to tell me in advance that the menu item would not be as described. \n\nAgainst my better judgment I went back a second time with a wine tasting group. Some political thing was to take place in the restaurant hours later. It was being set up for so we were shunted to some tables we didn't want, service was abysmal and the food and wine were really overpriced for what we received. \n\nI will never go back.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IUWjTmXc3wLVaMHz33inaA", "review_id": "rQV-BuoiE9qtPfueThWwOg", "text": "My husband and I came here for happy hour about a week ago.  The happy hour drink prices are incredible, $5 mojitos, martinis, and glasses of wine. Also five dollar appetizers. \n\nHusband and I tried the cheese plate which was very good, but I still can't believe we paid five dollars for a slice of cheese.  We also tried the pate, the pizza (nothing special), the caprese (no good, the tomatoes were not fresh at all), and a phyllo thing which was decent.\n\nOverall, I would not recommend the happy hour food options, but the drink prices can't be beaten.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r8xfTpifZ7gP5Cd5CSQaIQ", "review_id": "BF3557Y89oLQ42FBPtGi4w", "text": "Excellent ambiance, great service, versatile space - patio and wine bar make perfect setting for happy hour and dates.\n\nVisited on a Friday evening after First Friday. \nUpon a friend's recommendation, tried out the filet mignon which was prepared perfectly juicy, served with a very fresh side of sauteed asparagus and spinach, courtesy our server upon request (normally paired with blue cheese mashed potatoes).My friend enjoyed the parm-crusted chicken paired with house-made gnocchi. As prior reviews praise, the pumpkin bread pudding is to-die-for.\n\nExcellent server, attentive and accommodating.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f3LA83yEEBMj9q92H28O7w", "review_id": "s3a7NaI_ellmeuCQX1woww", "text": "This one is tough.  I love their wine and cheese but the food is terrible.  I highly recommend going but only for the aforementioned wine and cheese.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Zcx66YAlgyClDEhi5W86Hg", "review_id": "dEIXcdAaL7j9AiHy2tKV_A", "text": "I love Cheuvront. The atmosphere is great, the staff is awesome, always super friendly and accommodating. These guys know their stuff! I have never had a bad experience and would recommend it to anybody (already have!) The events they have are also really great, I would highly recommend you make some time to check one of them out.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UMabfgnzXe67spOSAuDSwQ", "review_id": "OgUXsKxJ2shsOUeAZ1DZTA", "text": "My friends and I went to Cheuvront's for AZ Restaurant Week and every single one of us was disappointed. The service was terrible; it took 20 minutes for our fourth (who arrived a few minutes late) just to get her water. He disappeared for 15 minute stretches and only asked if needed anything when we were done with our courses. The food was overpriced for the portions--and this is coming from a graduated culinary student who has had it drilled into her that smaller is better--and the flavors were bland. One person's bisque came to the table cold and my creme brulee tasted as if they'd forgotten the sugar. Not to mention that it was so loud we couldn't hear each other. All around disappointing.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tdG8R6Iio2h8bUfS7Ya70w", "review_id": "HtQFdrAWYNkC7eHQsrBZqQ", "text": "Several friends and I came here during Arizona Restaurant week, we made reservations, arrived on time and planned on having a good time. The place was half-empty and we didn't get service for water for atleast 10 minutes. We wanted to order a bottle of wine, but they ran out of the one we wanted...it was only 6pm. The waitress had a really hard time recommending another, and the one she said was similar was rather icky. (Nothing like the wine we wanted that we've had before). We weren't able to order for atleast another 30minutes and weren't served our first course for 30 minutes after that. We didn't start to eat until we had been there for an hour at minimum. In addition, the blackberry creme brulee also suddenly became \"out of stock,\" and we had to choose something else. This was all during one of the best promotional weeks for this restaurant. I would never come back here. Ever.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r-zwGpl12La0MQn4Jf-2hw", "review_id": "gf24bS8iUjdSu3GiJFbOqw", "text": "Generally I like it here.  Have eaten lunch here 3 times and all three times my food was good and service was ok.  I need to come back for drinks sometime since that's really what this place is about....\nThe overall impression of the decor feels like perhaps they try a little hard to b xtra trendy or cute...  Idk...", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AirVzN1BVQBmq5zY0YMNYQ", "review_id": "PZKM4x3CV7zRr6NRh8WyhQ", "text": "I have been trying to get to Cheuvront for a while now.  What better reason than for restaurant week?  The menu sounded delicious and one of my favorites out of the ones I read.  The service was great, the atmosphere was cool, the wine was fabulous, however I have to admit, the food didn't live up to my expectations.  There was nothing bad, don't get me wrong.  I ate every bite, but I was hoping to be wow'd.  \n\nWe all had the grilled cheese appetizer, that was pretty great.  For my entree I had the portabella mushroom.  It was good, but it was stuffed with goat cheese, how could it not be?  When the server came to ask how things were, my friend commented that it was \"okay.\"  She wasn't mad or rude, just answering the question.  The server was great and brought an extra grilled cheese for her because she had commented that she really liked that.  I picked the lemon cake as dessert, and again, it was tasty, but I didn't feel compelled to finish it.\n\nI am still a fan of Cheuvront.  I want to go back for some happy hour and try some of the other food selections.  Maybe I was just expecting too much from Restaurant Week; it happens.  Either way, I love wine and I love cheese.  Cheuvront has both of those things in a great location, with good service.  No doubt, I'll be back!", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "cl9ZMopdCQGGXMlwgruFdg", "review_id": "0Tv0b9s3bPR9fXgIQIfwgA", "text": "Although I do love this place, I guess I can understand some of the \"condescending\" remarks. If you are looking for a homey, down-to-earth place, this probably isn't it. I love it here - does that make me a snob? Perhaps. Oh well. The food is delicious. My first meal was the simple chicken which is usually a shoe-in for boring and it was not. Juicy, flavorful, perfectly paired with the suggested wine. The next couple times I opted for cheese platters with the wines (again) suggested by server. Yes, our server informed us which wine would go best and why we were wrong with our first choice, and that's fine. Worked out great - and we became educated! Nonstop James Bond movies are pretty cool too. If you're not a Bond fan, look away, and get over it. Cutie waiters might be a good place to look. Trendy \"downtown\" atmosphere with delicious cheeses and wines galore. Do it.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8HB1_ZRxZi027-SKZssNlw", "review_id": "_3k5GVpfLqCRVIMtaeK7aA", "text": "A few months ago I wrote a very positive review of this place.  Starting about in September, however, something very odd and unpleasant happened to Cheuvront.  The lunch service became slow, to the point where I thought I'd been forgotten.  Worse, the food started to change in unpleasant ways.  Gone were the good ingredients and subtle flavorings.  Suddenly everything was layered on in huge blobs and weighted down with unnecessary spices.\n\nSpecifically, I'm talking about the lunch pizzas I had for lunch at Cheuvront so many times before.  Last time I went, a few weeks ago, I suddenly noticed that they used nearly four times the cheese necessary.  Today, there was four times the cheese, at least two or three times the sauce, along with chunks of nearly raw garlic.\n\nWorse, the cheese on my pizza was cool and congealed, showing that it had been sitting around for a while before the wait staff deigned to bring it to me.\n\nI was embarrassed to have suggested to a colleague that we eat at Cheuvront today.  I don't know what happened to this restaurant, but at least the lunch service is a total loss.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NsIoM2PlaL28E-jbrs4Zlw", "review_id": "nhI2XvAZgZARUkAzLfKcsw", "text": "Overpriced. Overrated. Just not worth the money. The mac and cheese with the different toppings is actually very delicious. We also got duck which was extremely bland and did not have the crispy skin. The risotto it was served with was terrible. It was either whole grain or a dark grain rice. It was hard and just not appealing.  The filet mignon was cooked well but not seasoned at all.  Dishes definitely not worth $20 a plate.  I'd only come back for the wine, cheeses and appertizers.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rBeuXzsBkGxM5pJujH2zAQ", "review_id": "C_bz23ph5enH9RVunmQREA", "text": "I was supposed to be meeting several people there for a happy hour, but got stood up. It turned out to be ok though. My server Patrick was very nice and helped me decide on a delicious Sauvignon Blanc and some nice cheeses. I also had a bowl of the shrimp corn chowder.\n\nOverall, i thought the locations was great. nice atmosphere and a great patio. The menu was a little disappointing and i would have enjoyed a bit more help in deciding on cheeses. I said i was a big fan of goat cheese, but when he brought me my trip plate, there was only one goat cheese present. I had the Purple Haze (goat), Barely Buzzed (cow), and Purple Moon (cow). He didn't ask any questions about what i liked in my cheese, was I adventurous, etc. He brought me things that were popular, so i guess that would be safe assumptions, but as a lone diner available to answer questions and make bigger decisions, I would've expected a bit more of a unique experience. And the soup was a little thick for me. Tasted like it may have been the bottom of that batch.\n\nThere were a few things on the menu i'd be interested in trying for entrees (the small plates/apps were meh), and having a few delicious cheeses with wine and friends on their patio would definitely be a fun evening.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EYvrJXZJCk9xzZxNUIM1_Q", "review_id": "1vhPdixNFQfUTS_PNnyiBg", "text": "I've been here a few times over the course of a couple yrs, trying to give this place a break because I believe in a vital downtown Phx. I continue to be disappointed and can't justify the mediocre food, bad service and most of all, the haughty attitude. The overpricing is just a final slap in the face as you walk out the door. There's just too many other options now to continue to be underwhelmed. I won't be back.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "hjJPKQ1Ah91h3fVbc8GsOg", "review_id": "pkYSr6rQkEqOzcAeVLwcwA", "text": "Cheuvront, as the name appears, is evidentially not French, as I first theorized.  The only thing remotely French here was the Filet Mignon that was part of the customized menu for the Birthday Event I attended.\n\nThe scene here was kind of refreshing compared to many places in the Valley.  It's not everyday you can sip on fine wine, munch on exotic cheese and hear the sounds of a LIGHT passenger train swift by.\n\nOne of the best parts of the venue was actually mingling within the cool exclusive, private area where you can lounge on sofas or sit on high chairs at your tables that seated four.  Interestingly, they had these transparent curtains that kind of snaked around each table creating almost an intimate feel.  It was even more so that the lighting was set to dim with candle lights and modern pendant lighting hovering the tables.\n\nThe true highlights went to the food.  I started my night with a Mango Mojito! It was an excellent, tasty drink BUT where was the alcohol? Did they run out?! Ahh! $8 for a virgin-like drink?! I did feel ripped off, however, they won me over with:\n\nApps:\n\n* Warm fresh baguette!\n* P\u00e2t\u00e9: super good!\n\nMain Entr\u00e9es:\n\n* Nicely prepared DUCK breast over very flavorful risotto with some crunchy asparagus pieces (style points with the artsy presentation!)\n\n* The orange glazed SALMON had this nice surface texture while the inside remained moist and tender.  The Fingerling Potato Wedges, surprisingly, complemented it very well.\n\nLastly, they were very courteous to help slice and box (any leftover) a Birthday Cake that was brought from outside.  Extra points for added service.\n\nOverall, it was a great venue to have a nice, cozy dinner with your closest friends in an urbanesque setting.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "EP3cGJvYiuOwumerwADplg", "review_id": "k5YsDMKxZ_1973nixsHh-g", "text": "I told my wife I thought she wanted me to take her to Chevron for her birthday....guess she wanted more than a snicker bar and pack of doughnuts for her birthday dinner.   We double dated with Richard Z and his beautiful wife since it was his special day also.  This place is just south of the Spaghetti Factory on west side of Central and I never knew it was even here.  Very trendy looking place and comfortable, service was fantastic and the menu is different.  It's a wine bar/restaurant and we started with the Smoked Salmon Pate which wasn't too bad considering I don't like salmon, we also ordered the Roasted Goat Cheese and Chicken Pockets and these were phenomenal.  I ordered the chicken dish (yes there is only 1) and my wife ordered the Caramelized Red Onion Mac (yes there are 5 mac & cheese options).  Richard ordered the Duck and I was too drunk from the 3-4 rum and cokes I had to remember what his better half ordered.  All the food was fantastic and the drinks were pretty strong.  We finished with a warm cookie and ice cream and the pumpkin bread which was really good.  I can't remember going home but I am sure that was fun too!", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9CIwY0Uvy9L0Ss-Z4YGwBQ", "review_id": "lYIHxKUqhnHDryyVFo2LVg", "text": "With knowledge of Cheuvronts past, I expected much more.  I ordered the vegetarian Ravioli, which was not available anymore, and was presented with a Risotto cake, accompanied by sauteed mushrooms and asparagus with a phenomenal pea sauce.  The pea sauce was phenomenal, the rest, I could have fed to my dog.  I would have sent the dish back, however the bartender (who was my server) never asked how the meal was until the end.  When he did ask, after I finished my meal, I responded \"it was quick\".  Value, not a good one, taste, not so good.  Will I go here again?  Yes, I do believe every restaurant deserves a second chance.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZrgoyNBElvOn_2GRZOL0SA", "review_id": "AeKjb8yQBOv4diVRdAi-4Q", "text": "One of the best Nicoise salads I've ever had (and I am picky about my Nicoise!).  My boyfriend had a pizza (which I slyly sampled) - delicioso.  Server was very accommodating and friendly.  Could only wish for a bit more from the wine list given the \"wine bar\".  But It was a lovely lunch.  I'll definitely go back.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hi7VohxSS5OBt98w4j8t4A", "review_id": "WxxXue63fhecQpxJ54W2rQ", "text": "What a nicy, cozy way to end a date! My husband and I have rounded out a few date nights here. We have only gone for reverse happy hour, not for dinner. The prices for reverse happy hour are very reasonable.\n\nThe mojitos are fantastic, as well as the wine. We have had their cheese plate (fantastic selection of cheeses!), their pizzas, and mac and cheese. Very good. My husband had their goat cheese and chicken phyllo pockets and enjoyed them. \n\nWe have always sat at the bar and have gotten very good service from the bartenders. \n\nHighly recommended, especially as a quiet way to wind down a rowdy First Friday night!", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "w8-eXVVbwUVvX-TeRbj1bQ", "text": "A relaxed-yet-sophisticated place where the combination of a good wine selection, great appetizers like salmon pate and interesting cheese plates, and respectable service make for  great happy hour experience in the area.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vhxFLqRok6r-D_aQz0s-JQ", "review_id": "JbB3Gt2q5USdEwlYgQsY6g", "text": "One of the only places in town to serve this delicious dessert wine called Lilly-Pulli  (raspberries floating in champagne yummo)  Great place for a quick business lunch or a fancier girls night out.  Excellent cheese selection and flatbread pizzas.  I like to sit outside or at least facing the window to see the Light Rail zoom past.  It almost makes Phoenix feel like a big, well bigger city than it is.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e9d9EQqOd2-NlX8WFx0aEg", "review_id": "tExQf_95iNJIGsAgNf3qIQ", "text": "I love Cheuvronts and have been going there regularly for years. Why only three stars then? Over the past year and a half the service has gone downhill. I find that the servers are impersonal and rigid, and sometimes a little pompous. After three or four bad experiences in a row I just don't go there anymore. They do have great cheese plates and a fantastic happy hour...just don't catch them when they have a special event going on.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u_5vw3B7boy7FVWtwA_ifA", "review_id": "7nn2qdNgHTOiW4CxgB3POA", "text": "Pricey but so worth it.  Asked our waiter for cheese suggestions and they always hit a homerun. The wines are always good, service is great and food is incredible.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "_JyQ9aoBnRvsDA96drFEQg", "text": "Solid 3.5 stars for food and 4 for service and ambiance. \n\nInvited to join a few ladies I know for dinner before a Suns game, I was informed that reservations were made here.  Having not tried this downtown eatery yet, I was looking forward to the experience.  \n\nWhen I arrived, the ladies had ordered a bottle of a nice sturdy red wine, I was offered and accepted to be served but only requested a short pour, as I only wanted a taste.  I pretty much stuck to the water. \n\nThe server was very attentive and came back to check on us regularly.  When it came time to ordering I was quite appreciateive to the suggestions she offered.  I finally decided on a bowl of soup (shrimp and corn chowder) and the Ancho Pork empanadas.   In hindsight 2 rich choices but both quite tasty.  \nThe soup had at least 5 good sized shrimp, perfectly tender in a creamy base that was seasoned well and just enough spice to warm and not overwhelm the palate.  \nThe empanadas had seasoned pork, with a flavor similar to chorizo (garlic, chile, cumin), the crust was a flaky puff pastry.  This was served with a sweet citrus pepper marmalade that complimented the empanada well.  \n\nOverall I was pleased and I will have to go back to try again as I hear their happy hour is great.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p4biT34WoS6rSnP28GdxwA", "review_id": "OyCv6W1ycl0XE_Y3vLKDHg", "text": "My wife and I ate here prior to an event downtown. Metro light rail is conveniently right outside and an easy trip down to US Airways Center. We had a truffle tremor goat cheese plate with the Brancott Pinot Noir for an appetizer along with the poached pear appetizer. This was fantastic! Highly recommended. I think we'll be buying some if we can't find them for home use. I had the fillet mignon with the suggested cab sav and she had the Parmesan encrusted chicken with the suggested Pinot Gris. Both entrees were delicious. $87 before tip for 2 apps, 2 entrees and 3 glasses of wine. Portion sizes were on the small side, but we still left full.  We may be back for desert after the show! We'll definitely will be back for our next downtown event!", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1GL8b9uNkrk3Udq5gSIIFA", "review_id": "tCdAgnPQbiRUoFf3g46FOQ", "text": "There is enough reviews of this place, that what I say obviously doesn't really matter, so I will keep it short!  :-)\n\nGreat waitstaff, excellent happy hour, and delish drinks!\n\nBest bang for your buck on the happy hour is deff the pizza, and possibly the mac and cheese. \n\nEnjoy!", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "b2DKC4kC8-QeSeGZ_MF3XQ", "review_id": "MEh4LTwRd07X-M59YjKZLw", "text": "Not normally my type of place as I am much more of a beer person than a wine person.  Very limited and not so good selection of beers available.  It kills me when you see someplace with good food and good wine ignore something that goes better with their food but ignore it because it isn't upscale rnough for them.  The waitstaff was nice, friendly and very professional.  Had some various cheeses that were really good.   The food was a little pricey but it is a small place and you understand they have to stay in business.  A nice place for a date before going to an event downtown.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5Bo1cEXkJbxIPR6mPIDIRQ", "review_id": "vaPbR2WV6n6EaPoGgC5Y0w", "text": "Was not impressed at all. Atmosphere is like a coffee shop. They charge waytoo much for what you get in presentation, taste, and attention to detail. The short rib was alright, nothing special at all. The polenta was too thick and a bit cold. \n\nWine list is good.\n\nThey seem to be trying too hard to be something they are not. Too many restaurants within a 10 mile radius that execute a lot higher for the same price. Will not be back.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mqyH3CqjMufsm5FccDrjLA", "review_id": "rA0Bvh2dKW5HwWcRJsua9Q", "text": "Location Location Location. I almost felt like I was back in Europe sitting outside at Cheuvront ... right along Central and watching the lightrail whiz by, people walking along the sidewalks and the overall hustle of 'city' life. The inside, however, lacked a certain intimacy that I like to see in wine bars.  It is quite casual and airy... not cozy with low lighting like I was expecting/hoping for. \n\nIt was quite busy for an early evening (probably because their happy hour is great and otherwise its a bit pricey).  The parking lot was full so I gambled with potentially being towed and parked along a side street a few blocks down. \n\nThe waiters were excellent at recommending different wines and letting us sample a few before deciding.  I settled on Santa Ema Merlot, which was really fantastic!  You could spend hours pouring over the varied cheeses and wines Cheuvront offers (even have a special retail section inside devoted to cheese and wine). \n\nBesides the great atmosphere outside, there are other wine bars that I would prefer to go to (5th and Wine, Rokerij, Bomberos).  However, if you are in cenpho and looking for a good glass of wine it is definitely worth stopping by.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7_ZhEUnA-ymFeBObvs40Fw", "review_id": "l3kvey7YhG0I1CfXJ2XDSQ", "text": "I love this place!  They have an incredible selection of cheeses and if you are unsure which one to get, just ask Jeff (the bartender) for a recommendation or a sample.  Some of the cheeses I have discovered in Europe and thought I could never find here, are in their case.\n\nVery good beer, wine and drinks and you can't beat their happy hour deals.  The wait staff provide good service and are friendly.  The perfect place to unwind after work, spoil a staff member or have a memorable meal.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bAEXK0vWQG0VEQmiKM1pSQ", "review_id": "m7uD6D3RVAf8wFv0WIcJ4g", "text": "Totally recommend this place.  The wine selection was the only thing that could have been better.  The waiter was attentive, knowledgeable about the cheeses, and timed the courses perfectly.  Great casual little place.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tlshcCNdmQ5MCnl1Bnr6kg", "review_id": "e8YGQt3HzXIV5J_E_20ihg", "text": "Well where to start... my friends and I were walking past when 2 men approached us and one said, \"Hi, I'm Jason Cheuvront,\" which we thought was really tacky.  Once in the restaurant a hostess asked us if we wanted a table and how many in our party; she then walked away and did not return, so we had to seat ourselves.  We ordered happy hour drinks, and the glass of wine I ordered tasted like vinegar and smelled spoiled.  When I told our server he said, \"I won't smell it because I don't like to tell customers that they are wrong.\" I was so shocked by his response that I did not order another drink.  The server took the glass of wine back behind the bar, and we then saw the owners and bartenders trying the wine and rolling their eyes.  Later, the server returned and told me I could order any drink, not just something off the happy hour menu, (wasn't sure if it would be on the house or not?) and then never returned to take my order. When we finally tracked down another server, I ordered a sangria.  The server gave me a blank stare and said they did not have sangria even though it was plainly listed on their drink menu.  Enough was enough!  We left cash on the table and left.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N6fXTxMFxtHntDZnEotAtw", "review_id": "y_3frU10oLIx0ooq79kaIg", "text": "Sadly, they have discontinued breakfast/brunch, though they are doing a really nice Easter brunch. Look for my next review of another place that does breakfast without the crowd,Carlys Bistro!", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jvwnIG5wEjdOsqkYJgN29A", "review_id": "fj9pbSlEshDUTb6Q0vDDVA", "text": "It's okay.  Nothing special. I think their food is too small and not high quality enough for the prices they charge.  I always leave hungry. \n\nThis is my second meal at this place, and perhaps my last. \n\nI was just at a wine dinner tonight.  $65 for four courses and four wines.  Courses were tiny.  I mean... imagine about 4 cherry tomatoes cut in half with some pepper on top for one of the courses.  Entree was fine if you want a literally extra rare filet wrapped in raw bacon.  I like medium rare (they didn't even ask us what temperature we wanted the beef) but this was barely browned on the outside, and completely raw inside.  They redid it, but still... what the...\n\nThe dinner for that dinner was a melting chocolate and raspberry desert that was to die for.  Almost saved the meal.\n\nFor $100 per person for a wine dinner, pre-dinner cocktail, small cheese plate for four, and tip included... I can do better.  Good company, but that was the best part of the evening.\n\nI feel after eating at this place, every time, like I was mugged.  I understand the owner has to make a buck, but...", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ST8Yzlk2MqKlcaLqL2djBg", "review_id": "eV59jfEubeucUHE9ykOOZQ", "text": "went here for easter brunch. paid way too much for a meal that left me feeling hungry. small portions. very small for the price. and there were flies....everywhere. it was like eating outside, except we were indoors. \n\nas far as taste, good. i was expecting more i guess. cool decorating and design. i hear the mac-n-cheese (something like 5 different kinds) is really good, but we probably won't be back. i hate swatting at flies unless i'm at an outdoor picnic and at least i leave feeling full.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "y5_vrqIylhXMrejM_-x_vA", "review_id": "3tG1xlcs3270GKmvvw3rWg", "text": "We paid $28 for Easter Brunch last Sunday. The menu selection seemed good on paper-and the food wasn't bad-just didn't wow me enough to want to go back. I was pleased with my yogurt starter, although my friends at the table were complaining about the thickness of the avocado gazpacho and comparing it to guacamole. \n2nd course the crab omelet was pretty tasty. I was totally looking forward to sampling my mans' strawberry brioche french toast but it was a disappointment in special-ness. \nMy 3rd course was supposed to be mousse-stuffed strawberries but instead it was mousse with strawberries sprinkled on top. The pumpkin bread pudding my man ordered was better. The artisan cheese plate my friend ordered was SUCH a dissapointment. ONE piece of cheese to try? C'mon people. We overpaid.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nIzKqL9MzOZwoZZUdaJn3w", "review_id": "-sjDzOwDWJdKzB-L0c85HA", "text": "I struggle between 3 and 4 stars here, as my low rating has not so much to do with the food but the service. Let's start with the basics-- the food was pretty good in its simplicity. My date, ok fine my mom, and I ordered one of their antipasto plates. It came with some cured meats and cheeses that you select off a list, along with olives and roasted vegies and great crusty bread. We also got a trio of macaroni cheese, AKA my favorite food on earth. You pick which three you want, and if memory serves me right we got the butternut squash, crispy proscuitto, and carmalized onions. HEAVEN. Paired with a nice glass of Pino Grig that kept on coming, it was a pretty average tapas-style, nice meal.\n\nHere's the kicker: our server started the night by telling us her fellow waiters were betting on whether or not she'd spill something during her shift because she had the previous 3 nights. Lo and behold she soon spilled soup down some poor woman's back sitting behind us and then spilled something greasy on the floor next to our table. Then she dropped our credit card behind the register and took at least half an hour trying to retrieving it. And finally, while leaving the restaurant, yup you guessed it, my mom ate it on the greasy residue left over from her 2nd spill. And we didn't even get a free dessert out of the shenanigans!", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_-Zrzf2QYiw4KHugUTXNYQ", "review_id": "2lvwCvE8xcWZI2e0zvgwRQ", "text": "I live on top of Cheuvront. Literally.\n\nThe good: they sell wine at retail, when I find my cellar is down to those o-so-expensive bottles that are to be savored for a special occasion, it's great that I can pop downstairs and pickup a bottle for 1/2 off the in-store price. They also have a great patio overlooking Central ave, library and light rail and are dog friendly. My dog once escaped from the dog-run area of our building, a feat that involved scaling a 6-foot fence (still baffled) and after a quick search around voila- there she was, meeting and greeting guests on Cheuvront's patio!\n\nFrom a food standpoint, I agree with many here the portion sizes are not the biggest however most of what they do is consistently well executed. Being a pizza snob, pizza here is not something I do when there are a lot of other choices downtown. I do like the filet mignon, usually two medallion sized pieces with pommes frites\n\nMost of the time it's a plate of various cheeses, nuts, grapes and some bread. I often request them to toast the bread for me, the majority of the time it happens without too much whining.\n\nBOTTOM LINE: I'll take convenience over value", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "pv82zTlB5Txsu2Pusu__FA", "review_id": "XZ7_9UOMjGacaQ5eZKm7bA", "text": "Cheuvront is definitely a 1st date night kinda place; the kind of place I would normally never go to but pretend to be very familiar with when trying to woo a lady. \nIt's quiet, unrushed, dimly lit, and a tad on the expensive side. The eats are tasty, the wines are bold and the service is on par.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "benS2WXZOiToPseH8La2bQ", "review_id": "lqa3FmvICYLoeb981vxPXQ", "text": "We attended our first wine tasting on 5/7.  Very friendly atmosphere and we learned quite a bit about Chilean wines.  Tapas were served as well.  We totally enjoyed our experience!", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GVH_iuoPc0aP3ZNYlWuKag", "review_id": "2CiMCLRrST1tNd2KYQv4_w", "text": "OK I hate to do this to Cheuvront- write a bad review when I've been here many times and had a great experience and not written a review.  But, I'm afraid that my recent experience was indicative of a change in the restaurant, and maybe I'm contributing to a turnaround, who knows?  But, as a disclaimer, I have been to Cheuvront many times before this and had a good to great experience.  This review is for the dinner I had there last saturday night.\n\nSo, having had great meals here, Sweet Pea and I decided to take the in-laws while they were in town.  The experience started off badly and only got worse.  We came in around 8:30 and were seated right away.  However, as soon as my butt hit the seat, the hostess turned to me (I guess I looked like the authority of the group of us) and said \"um, the kitchen is kind of backed up. Can you wait 15 minutes?\"  I looked at her with what must have been a very confused expression, and asked \"15 minutes?  Like, I have to wait 15 minutes before anyone even comes to talk to me??\" and she said \"yes, is that a problem?\"  Again, I looked at her incredulously and said \"well, I guess I don't really have a choice, do I?\" to which she just looked down and shuffled away.\n\nThen I was left to explain to Sweet Pea and the in-laws WTF she was just asking me.  An inauspicious start to an evening that we'd made big promises about.  Now, I don't know why she said this at all because our waitress was over shortly.  But, before she got there, said hostess came by and glumly slapped 4 wine glasses on our table...2 of which were dirty.  Not just dirty, one of them ACTUALLY STILL HAD WINE IN IT.  I am not joking.  So that was strike 2 for the in-laws to see...I was starting to feel about 1 inch tall, as I'm sure Sweet Pea was.\n\nWe ordered a selection of cheeses after raving that, although the whole dinner may not have started out well service-wise, the cheeses at Cheuvront are remarkable and a \"must-try\".  Our salads came out...and then our main courses.  No cheese.  We started wondering, were they doing it French-style, after the meal?  There was no further wondering when they brought out the dessert menu, then the check.  No mention of the cheese whatsoever.  It's like Sweet Pea going through the cheese menu WITH THE VERY SAME WAITRESS and selecting 4 cheeses never happened.\n\nGet your act together, Cheuvront.  There are tons of great restaurants opening downtown almost very other week, and being an \"establishment\" means nothing in these times...look at My Florist.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "viAdG2g_GCeHQQJ9T-vVsw", "review_id": "RHG0b-YZgj2ejAq0yO8OOQ", "text": "Great place with good service, a nice menu, and a fantastic wine list in terms of quality, quantity, and value.  \n\nWe enjoyed the Abbaye de Bellocq and Taleggio Caravaggio cheeses with the order of the French plate that included pate, cornichons, figs, Dijon mustard, dried cranberries, and baguette.  None at the table were very knowledgeable about cheeses, but we told our server Zach our likes and dislikes and he steered us in the right direction.  This was a very nice start to the meal and ample for four people.  We paired it with an '08 Cakebread Sauvignon Blanc.  \n\nThere was a dinner entree of risotto cakes w/ peas, asparagus, and mushrooms that we all wanted to try so we put it in as an order for an appetizer.  The portion was fairly small so it was perfect for an appetizer, but I would have been a little disappointed had someone ordered it for their main course.\n\nFor our entrees two of us ordered the duck and the other two ordered the scallops.  The duck was prepared perfectly with crisp skin and moist breast.  This was served atop a red-wine risotto with blackberry gastrique. The menu stated there would be seasonal vegetables, but I caught very few on my plate.  The scallops were also cooked perfectly and were served with spinach/tomato/olive pasta.  We ordered a bottle of Delas \"Saint-Esprit\" Cotes du Rhone.  I felt bad about ordering one of the cheapest bottles on the menu (only $20!), but the Cotes du Rhone caught my eye and I wanted to try it.  It ended up being a very nice wine, whatta steal.\n\nDue to dietary restrictions of one guest, we had to request a change on one of the entrees and the server was very respectful of it and discussed it with the chef who obliged with no issues.  Kudos for going out of their way to take care of us.\n\nFor dessert we had a chocolate cookie filled with molten chocolate served with ice cream, along with cr\u00e8me brulee.  Both were not out of this world, but a nice finish nonetheless to a fabulous meal.\n\nAll in all this was a great place that was very reasonably priced where you could go all out and not feel too bad when the bill came. :) I enjoyed the wine list and it was apparent that they did not markup their wines as much as other restaurants.  The only reason this place does not get 5 stars is portion size, lack of vegetables with the entree (I much enjoy a meal of protein, vegetable, starch with somewhat equal ratios), and there was not one \"wow\" factor in which I will be telling my friends \"You MUST order this dish\" or a dish I have to come back for.   I wouldn't have minded the small portion size at all had it perhaps been on a bigger plate with more use of color.  \n\nI would definitely enjoy coming back and would love to try their happy hour.  I also love how they are open on Monday evenings since a lot of nice places aren't.\n\nSorry this is my first time writing a review so if you don't want to read the whole thing:\n\nPositive:\nGREAT wine list \nOutstanding cheeses\nOn the mark entrees\nKnowledgeable and attentive staff\n\nNegative:\nPortion sizes\nLack of vegetables", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VPXgY9lGJF3XC4ZpusxNuA", "review_id": "8YcAWbrpSfbabBTLSFGQUg", "text": "Very cute wine bar with a relaxed atmosphere. I went on a Sunday evening so it was nice and quiet, perfect for hanging out with friends and enjoying a long ambling dinner. Being able to watch the light rail go by gives it a very urban vibe which is a nice change from the usual suburban strip mall locale of most places in Phoenix. \n\nI went here with a group of four for spring restaurant week. I am not sure if this was really such a good deal since the pizzas on their menu all sounded awesome and were much cheaper than the $30pp that we paid. But we happily decided to save that for another time and so we all ordered off the prix-fix menu. Everyone at the table liked their food though one person felt their chicken was a little undercooked. We got a variety of options so that we could all sample each others food. For me, the highlight was the gazpacho. It was really delicious. None of the other dishes were really out-of-this-world great, but still impressive food for a place that appears to primarily be a wine bar. \n\nThe best part was that our server was able to recommend wines for each of us that we had never tried before but really enjoyed. I love trying new wines so that was a lot of fun. A small plus is that it prints the name of the wine on the receipt so I can actually remember the name to hopefully purchase a bottle another time. Even though I don't come to this midtown area often, this place is right down the street from the art museum so I will definitely be back.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CcdJ_VhU_zqe2fL7G3eXug", "review_id": "-Na0WrxZd9PFjtG1z2UNPQ", "text": "The BEST macaroni and cheese anywhere. It doesn't seem possible that a classy upscale place like this with a fabulous wine and cheese list would have incredible macaroni and cheese. Ken knows what he is doing here and even though the food is every bit as good as the food I have had in Paris, his desserts will cause you to give in and forget about your diet for the day.\nAsk your server which cheeses are at their best and simply have a glass of wine to go with it if you like.\nIf you order coffee it may take a bit as they always make it fresh when I am there.\nWorth the drive, wait or ruining your diet for.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w_birax6_q6jX2E_3ry85g", "review_id": "LCZhtWOIFP8y-Pa4YRSfLw", "text": "My 2011 New Years Resolution was to find the very best mac n' cheese in the Valley.  So far, Cheuvront's is in the lead.  They have 6 varieties, and a wonderful trio option that lets you sample.  Adored the blue cheese, but I think the traditional was reallly the best.  Amazing play on flavors.  \n\nLoved watching the light rail go by, and enjoyed the quiet atmosphere.  Thinking I need to take my dog for patio dining next time.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bmzq_nkjYqp8aWn12RJdhA", "review_id": "-Cx3qbqaq0T3DxPnVcGX1g", "text": "Tasty pizza. Nice atmosphere. Good service.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f5CqKZlqK9Sox9z9wuooCQ", "review_id": "w50TPDmitmmI6kEQiHN0Yw", "text": "Been going here for a few years and always loved it.  Yelp typically doesn't let you down.  Instead of going to many of the crappy joints downtown before concerts and sporting events we go here.  Even on the way out to Cricket for a concert.  Nice wines, cheese for all you cheese lovers, salad nicoise awesome, empanadas very good, and I could go on.  Jeff is usually at the bar and he is awesome.  Go there, a great wine option in the valley.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TIZvHaRMMph2udRx3yJ5dw", "review_id": "ngFy2ndGY6MISWKPNnIi6w", "text": "We went to Cheuvront for the first time this past Saturday and had a perfect dining experience.  The staff was super welcoming, the food that we ordered couldn't get any better and the wine was superb.  I tried two different wines and enjoyed them both - our server (Chris, I believe) was very knowledgeable and eager to answer my questions on the wine selections.  Will be back very soon!  Good job, Cheuvront!", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7ToIE5d3_oyqJ6zyxg1OVA", "review_id": "l2OxHrUjH5FrdSyvwvCwPw", "text": "Met a friend here for lunch & had a great experience. I've been meaning to get here for a while, having heard great things. Unfortunately didn't get to sample the wine menu. But the lunch offerings were good - turkey sandwich was very flavorful with its crumbled goat cheese, vinaigrette, and fig jam on 9-grain bread. Such a large sandwich runs the risk of being dry, but no problem here. My friend got to enjoy the sausage mac & cheese; I was tempted by some of the other versions on the menu - next time for sure. Also, the place wasn't too crowded for lunch - no problems getting a table or parking.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RuQppgctcYlZSt_qYZqElQ", "review_id": "G3K8u5ljvfiXyEBX1PUM-Q", "text": "Cheuvront: oh so disappointing.  I have been to Cheuvront for dinner  twice, both times I walked away disappointed.  I've tried the many dishes including the duck, the chicken, and some appetizers.  My biggest complaint is that the food isn't that great.  It is 3 star food with 5 star prices.  The portions are small (like a tapas bar), which usually doesn't bother me as long as the food is amazing.  But this is not the case with Cheuvront.  I've tried many dishes here that are bland, with no depth of flavor.  There is no beer on tap and service takes a long time.  It's so close to where I live, that I really wanted it to be a neighborhood spot, but the utter lack of value and quality prevents it from doing so.  Either drop prices by 30% or make your food twice as good.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "je0xJ_qIZfaSXkEQKcnKFw", "review_id": "F0mVECGcQZbnEBOSNJE__w", "text": "Wow, I am a bit shocked to see the previous review. I have read some reviews that the lunch service isn't the best but I personally have NEVER had an issue with Cheuvronts. We discovered this restaurant during Arizona Restaurant week last year. I have been for several dinners as well as a wine tasting. The food has always been cooked quite nicely, presented in a very nice way on the the plate. We love the cheese and wine selection. We have become friends with one of the staff who has been with the restaurant for a long time and is always up for making a reccommendation for food, cheese or wine. His name is Todd and he has always been great with us. I really feel that the person who posted the previous review should give this place another chance. I don't know what goes on during the dayshift or happy hour. But the dinner service has never been an issue for us. And I would be the first person to complain if there was an issue. If you do decide to give it another chance, ask for Todd. He knows whats going on, will take care of you and will address any issues. The portions for some items are a bit small and the price can be a bit higher depending on the entree. I would highly recommend this restaurant and it is one of my favorite local places in Phoenix. AZ Restaurant week would be a good time to try this place as you can get a multiple course meal for a good price. Also they do offer wine dinners once or twice a month as well as twice a month wine tastings on Saturday afternoons.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Gn1R_L347w-BJg_Noaa9-g", "review_id": "-nPE6DdDh7tSQLIG0ffxuA", "text": "Used to catch the light rail to Cheuvront's all the time, so after an afternoon of day drinking and hanging out in the pool at the Clarendon, we decided to cruise down a few blocks and get some good ol' blue cheese mac-n-cheese.  The mac is still awesome and the wine list steller (albeit some choices are a bit pricey).  Cheuvront's is consistent and reliable when it comes to wine choices and ambiance.  Only thing that bums me out and brings down my review a star is the removal of the love couch from the south side of the bar and those wonderfully cheesy Bond movies dubbed into Italian they used to play at night during dinner.  Once overheard a tourist here ask for the \"grande pene pasta\" while watching those old Italian dubs--um, wouldn't we all, bro?\n\nEven without the Bond, James Bond, I still love going here for the wine tastings and excellent desserts.  Awesome to sit out on the patio and listen to the light rail go by, grab a book, pick up a nice bottle of their latest cab and hang out with your dog.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AuQ28IMcqAloDmlFI7CKoA", "review_id": "wQjzpi0j4_YcZxtHEOQ9pg", "text": "Decided to take a short trip downtown to try the Central Coast Wine Tasting event held here last week.  We had a blast!  While the rep that hosted the wine tasting made the wine tasting a fun and informative event, we really enjoyed the atmosphere and FOOD! \n\nThe tapas plate that came with the wine tasting was fabulous, blue cheese and bacon stuffed dates, a super tasty California cheese (bought some to take home) and a tiny, but very yummy shrimp salad. That only made us want to try more!  \n\nJeannie loves scallops, so naturally she ordered the Scallop Martini.  I know deep down she did not want to share, but she graciously fed me one of those monsters.  She said they are the best she has ever had and I have a hard time arguing with her.  Three big, tender, perfectly cooked and seasoned scallops resting in a Martini glass.  The accompanying sauce was absolutely delicious.  We also ordered a single cheese plate with a cheese from Spain, Mahon (I think).  Loved that one too, so of course we bought some to enjoy later. \n\nWon't wait for a wine tasting to make our return....", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LZrS2Uwzjo5E_qAm-P6TlQ", "review_id": "WG4sjoO3kT7DvCZQ9lIFjg", "text": "I work in central Phoenix and have heard good things about the restaurant. Finally got there for lunch with a friend and we both found the menu to have many items that we would love to try. I decided to have the tuna steak sandwich. It was served open faced and seared which is perfect.  Was seasoned deliciously and accompanied by a fresh side salad.  We had a friendly server, Meggie who was polite enough to write down the name of wine we tasted.  I will be back...soon.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IjafRfMSAQpInLlw-Vi0Cg", "review_id": "QUh3H5Lv9DacEQXZcE1ULQ", "text": "oh the cheese!!! \n\ni went for their monthly cheese tasting (and 3 wine line up). The wine costed an extra 10. \n\nThe cheese was honestly really amazing. The staff was very knowledgeable about the food and were able to suggest wines that would compliment the ordered food. \n\nI really loved the experience we had, we learned not only the history about the cheese, but also learned how they are made. It was honestly a fun experience and I would enjoy doing this again. it is pretty pricey but its all for the experience and the fun of it all.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xgrNgHOs8F5JvEX38IeCJg", "review_id": "FCEkvedy0V2KmJ0315xsYg", "text": "I have been to Cheuvront a couple of times, but this time was my first actual meal here. I had just finished a big exam and really needed a glass of wine.\nMel had the open faced Tuna Steak sandwich, wich was beautiful but a little difficult to eat. Thick slices of avocado and thin slices of sear ahi tuna on a ciabatta roll. She said it was delicious.\nI ordered the Grilled Cheddar Cheese. It was exactly what I wanted- melty, cheesy, and sublime. I paired it with a glass of Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, which I reccomend. It's a fruity but crisp white and it really hit the spot.\nThis is a great date spot. This is the place to go for a new wine suggestion. I'll be back soon.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "mX3qMBnEhOJ6R80vfjQMYg", "review_id": "DdIfcE26JVOGlbhIQWPAoQ", "text": "Thank you Cheuvront for challenging me. I have grown weary of all the so called wine bars around that boast more college students and second rate wines than actual good ones. I've been meaning to try this place for awhile. It feels super fancy but you can show up casual. When I walked in I felt overwhelmed ( in a good way ) about the great selection of cheeses and wines. You can also get champagne by the glass! Real champagne from France. I felt silly trying to pronounce all the names of the different cheeses and such. Good for them. It's about time my know it all butt was put in her place. I ordered a glass of sparkling white wine called Gruet Brut from New Mexico. Light, airy, refreshing and paired really well with the Abbaye de bellocq. This is a french cheese that was creamy and practically melted in my mouth. To top it off I had one of the best martinis of my life. A chocolate martini. Just imagine: Godiva liqueur, FRESH mint and actual little rounds of chocolate in the glass so you had a reward for finishing. Two complaints: first is what is up with the bathroom? I found it slightly confusing and hot as cuss in there. That should definitely be fixed. Second: according to yelp happy hour started at 9pm but when I arrived i was told that it didn't start til 10pm! I even showed them the yelp announcement. Oh well didn't get happy hour prices but still a good deal in my book. I will definitely return for dinner and their happy hour.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "IO3AsR6cdMto7VCwfPzf2w", "review_id": "ssGKaoV42iuGoqd4qLFMzw", "text": "As I mentioned before, I am very stingy when it comes to giving five star reviews. An experience has to be pretty mind blowing for me to do so. That being said, my experience at Cheuvront tonight was definitely worthy.\n\nOur server, Drew, was absolutely wonderful. He was friendly, charming, and not hard to look at. He made us laugh and made sure our meal was perfection. He provided some of the best service I have received period, which is a lot to say because I go out to eat frequently. I will definitely be returning and bringing my friends and requesting him.\n\nThe food was just as great as the service. We went for restaurant week, so we each did the $30 dealio that comes with three courses. I did the poached pear salad, salmon, and the peach cheesecake. We also decided to try their mac and cheese because we had heard good things about it. The mac and cheese (we got the pesto and spinach one) was TO DIE FOR. I am salivating just thinking about it. I love me some mac and cheese so I am always excited to find really good ones. They also had a couple other options to choose from that I definitely will be back to try. My salmon was cooked to absolute perfection. The cheesecake was also amazing. \n\nMy girls and I left totally stuffed but totally happy.\n\nMy only issue with this place was the bathroom. It was a little odd, but hey it had a toilet so I can't really complain.\n\nThey have a parking lot and they are also right off the light rail so they are super accessible. \n\nI'd definitely recommend this place for a date or a girl's night. It definitely has a romantic, luxe feel. I will definitely be back!", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "RxfFQxUtSIGYwTKU_rvAeg", "review_id": "LFKGDKBeJvu0C9zTvfiCyQ", "text": "I simply cannot get over how much I have fallen in love with this place. I have lived in CenPho for several years now and have only just tried Cheuvront in the last four months or so. I mistakenly assumed it was a pretentious wine restaurant but truthfully, it is far from it. \n\nMy first foray was at a Sunday Italian cheese tasting they held over the summer. Around $15-$18, you sampled pre-selected cheeses and had the option of ordering a wine flight with it or anything else to drink. You could also order other food. The tastings began at 3pm, and the best part was the restaurant officially opened at 4pm which began their 4-6pm daily happy hour. Yes, DAILY. Great HH selection, too, between the drinks and food. I am a fan of the one cheese plate for $5, margherita flatbread ($6, I think) and their goat cheese phyllo pockets with a balsamic sauce. God, those are to die for. On the dinner menu, we also tried a bleu cheese mac and cheese that was delicious. \n\nSince the first cheese tasting, I have been to an American cheese tasting, and most recently a Spanish cheese tasting. It was at the American cheese tasting that I discovered a favorite goat cheese with the consistency of a parmesan. Cheuvront sells their cheeses for about $1.50 an ounce which is very reasonable. I also had a fantastic red sangria that I had to stop at 2 for. So good. \n\nThe service is great, friendly, laid back and approachable. That is how I would describe Cheuvront, overall, too. Check out their website where they have a calendar with their tasting events.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F3MuccVKGKuWM34d1epDLg", "review_id": "zjEgppq1HZGPzL6lb33U-w", "text": "they have an awesome selection of high end cheese. during lunch this cheese makes its way into their sandwiches. i had the buzzed Ham sandwich which was phenomenal!  I also didnt think it was too pricey for the lunch crowd either, with an average of about 9$ without a drink. Staff was very friendly and very attentive to both days of our large group of 9.\n\nMy only complaint is that in the two days I got to visit this place back to back they ran out of things. It doesnt appear that they know how to stock or to have enough food on hand for the day.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BiDA7uVJ5igMCsp4ZfpCpQ", "review_id": "U7d4iTtkuFC_Y_LxeWLqDw", "text": "I can't find it in me to give this place more than two stars.\n\nThe atmosphere is not bad, pretty much expected for a wine bar.  However there are some tacky elements... our high-top table and both stools were annoyingly wobbly, and a member of the waitstaff was sitting at a computer using Facebook at the bar (klassy).\n\nThe service was terrible... to the point where we were ready to walk out if the waiter made one more trip past our table without so much as eye contact.  We walked to the bar for our second round of drinks after waiting with empty glasses for about 15 minutes (the same amount of time it took us to get our first round).\n\nWhen the waiter to patron ratio is about 1:1, you'd expect a lot more...  I'm sticking to Postino.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GhCA6N7sRYZHBr5QKAcCWg", "review_id": "bb9bBAZSiqDlL-A6v8rTZQ", "text": "I can think of nothing that needs improvement.\n\nI think I've found my downtown replacement for Sportmans - something I thought downtown was currently incapable of.  Except they don't sell cigars ... I can forgive them don't smoke 'em anyway.\n\nWine and cheese selection - excellent.  \nRisotto - excellent\nMenu - intriguing\nknowledgeable wait staff - check\nInteresting events - yeppers", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f01B5tRtqf3k6ak1pPSAWw", "review_id": "QdzFjt1uRAIA-8tM6V4ZOQ", "text": "So yummy, good date spot.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "am9yAm4Ph7yk81sFkHlxig", "review_id": "X52UPLHeqpIm8bfsBAYeHA", "text": "I have been here many times over the years, even celebrating my 2 year anniversary with my sweetie here.  I like that they have an amazing selection of cheese, my total weakness.  Recently we went to one of their specialty dinners and the experience was top notch.  Basically it is family style seating with a long table with room for 12.  You learn about wine from a certain region and food to compliment it.  It was 3 courses and 3 wines all for $45!  The portions were big enough that when I go again I am going to half everything so I have a great next day meal.\nI found out about these dinners through FaceBook because I am \"friends\" with the host.  What was great though is when we walked in for the dinner he recognized me     and remembered my name, true customer service.  On Mondays they have 2 flat bread pizzas and a bottle of wine for $20 you can't beat that!", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rw4P6J4zJvsABABbIDtczQ", "review_id": "8DwcHCo5dLtl9kITPeub0g", "text": "I was visiting from out of town and our group of 5 came here for dinner one night.\n\nI ordered the Caesar Salad for an appetizer and the chicken with gnocchi for my entree.  The salad was a bit disappointing, the dressing was lacking in flavor and they definitely put the emphasis on presentation here.  The chicken, while it was tasty, left me hungry.  The gnocchi was great though, would have loved some more of that!\n\nFor dessert we shared some kind of chocolate souffle cake with goat cheese but it was very dry and didn't have much flavor.\n\nDefinitely a romantic place if you want an intimate dinner or are a big fan of wine (which I'm not).", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qVhngiluacR3lB9lFOPhPw", "review_id": "g8yF3keqLM-xvRPV_C8YnQ", "text": "Wanted to go try this place out for Restaurant Week. Stopped in and when we were greeted at the front we were told the earliest we could get in was at 9pm. There were many empty tables and there wasn't even a waiting list for people without reservations. The situation at the door just wasn't handled very well. Can't comment on the food but we'll eat at one of the other hundred restaurants in the metro area. We know we can get some food there.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u4MQp3zX9RolLtNnp9FxoA", "review_id": "3CeAHoLnPqcp_RHL3zHEyQ", "text": "I can't really think of a metaphor that will really describe this place. My heart is really overwhelmed by the great service that I just had. This restaurant has a lot to offer, whether celebrating an event or not. They have a wide selection of wine and cheese and a unique and eclectic menu. They are here to delight all sorts of palate!", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "X5GbNXY_nNoa_vTZDD0aCA", "review_id": "B9DUf6aLhKBDFyoCFHxBOA", "text": "So. Good.\n\nMy BFF & I go here frequently. The patio is great when the weather suits, and the inside tables are great when it doesnt.\n\nTheir happy hour menu is awesome. Select dishes/ drinks for $5 a piece. \n\nI havent had a bad item here. From the flatbreads to the bruschetta (the fig and brie is my fave), to the vodka scallops (served in a martini glass) and cheese plates. And oh the cheese, the cheese!\n\nOh and did I mention their mac and cheese menu? Cuz its bomb. Even reheated, bomb.\n\nWeve never had a bad server here. Even though their attire suggests otherwise, theyre very casual and oh so very nice.\n\nGo here.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jd_A8MB3M33Xy9Dd7UJ7_Q", "review_id": "KIYthC_7hgY4taycMqiY5w", "text": "Wild red flight with cheese!  Try it. Helpful staff, very friendly, especially Todd and Drew.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GI7QmqUVWONkwzl9jfZruw", "review_id": "mnY__XL0m-8um77fWsGm7Q", "text": "I just enjoyed a fabulous wine tasting here.  My friend and I actually heard about it on yelp. They had a great selection of wines and the salmon p\u00e2t\u00e9 was delicious. Todd was our server and provided excellent service. Their entire staff was actually quite friendly as well as attentive. I will be visiting here the next time I am in the area nrxt month. A nice way to spend an afternoon in Phoenix. Thanks to Todd B. and Jeff.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RMDr4V4JnI524siEzC2YDA", "review_id": "oCqYzvpvDxUrZPBOYnqiUw", "text": "Snippy waitress. Ran out of bruschetta and caprece salad. Caesar salad was warm shredded lettuce (apparently including iceberg) and tomatoes with some sort of non garlic dressing that was barely able to be tasted. That is not a Caesar salad.  Flatbread came without being cut into manageable slices and crumbled all over the place. Was told the bruschetta would have been made on facacio ??? bread  if they had any. That is not bruschetta.  My companions ordered shared salad and flatbread which arrived without sharing plates.  The kitchen was slow and the wait staff insufferable. The chef is obviously very high on himself.  I was embarrassed to have taken my visiting relative there.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kpbhy1zPewGDmdNfNqQp-g", "review_id": "oj-6-dTN8YZmt1_HOcPBQA", "text": "I've been here a number of times and the food is always good.  They have a fantastic selection of cheese and it's a great place to try boutique cheeses.  \n\nThe current rating is due to the service we received last night.  The hostess was very friendly but our waitress was sorely lacking.  After our food arrived and two in our party still needed silverware, we informed her and she never returned with silverware.  We ended up stealing it from a neighboring table.  She made a bleak attempt at humor telling us that one of the cheeses was a water-based calorie-free cheese when we're pretty sure it's a triple cream.  If she'd had an iota of personality, the joke might have flown.  But, it fell flat and left us confused wondering if we'd really just ordered calorie free cheese.  \n\nWe enjoyed our evening anyway.  The service could just use a little work.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zCBtnQGfDsAXGNY_OIXn5A", "review_id": "ehshmd1C_cTkNJEb6_FaSw", "text": "I'm rating this of my initial experience with this place and my disappointment. I had been wanting to check out this place as I had been hearing great things about the wine and cheese selections plus I drive by  there everyday. \n\nMy friend and I chose to check it out on a mellow weekday afternoon and we did not even eat/drink here because of the initial impression we received. We walked into the front entry and saw there was only one couple at a table and it was slow due to the time of day. We looked around and eventually expected to see anyone who worked there as we awkwardly waited near the hostess stand for several minutes. Finally, a server emerged who did not even acknowledge us in any way and went to help the one table. After that it appeared that a cook or someone from back of house came out to the bar and again did not acknowledge us either. Finally, a couple minutes later the waiter came out into the dining room again and we asked to see a wine list just to get his attention. He then made his way over to hand us a wine list. At that point, we were pretty much over this place as we did not want to see how much worse the service might get if we actually stayed. I was really disappointed that the experience was so bad without even trying the place as I was really looking forward to finding a new downtown restaurant.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vDpNMIiwVIBmO8kbucC7oQ", "review_id": "Wbz8nvDZnxBnjjAECiA7xw", "text": "Stopped by for happy hour and have never walked away so full on bread.  The bruschetta was tasty, but the size of Focaccia bread seems like it was ordered off the Super Size Me menu.  Also split the Pear Salad, which all the flavors were right, but just heavy on the dressing for our liking.\n\nWe'll definitely stop back, as some of the salmon dishes that came out to neighboring tables looked appetizing.  Prices were good for quality of food, but have to be willing to set down for a heaving meal as most French food falls in this category.\n\nAlso strange that there was no background music even though you could see speakers.\n\nGlad to see another local downtown restaurant.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HV9LHnhcpKerGqmLk0MpAw", "review_id": "Pt9pLmSXIv6ki_Z6fkm2qw", "text": "My boyfriend and I visited Cheuvront for the first time during Happy hour, and I was very impressed! We took advantage of the hh menu and ordered a cucumber mojito (YUM) and prickly pear margarita to start with. For food, we decided on the mushroom empanadas, fig/brie bruschetta, and tomato/basil/parmesan flat bread.\n\nOMG for all of them, and at $5 a plate. Rarely do you leave happy hour full and with money still in your pocket. Excellent service, comfortable atmosphere--I can't wait to come back and try one of their signature mac and cheese dishes.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OcDE055WLldCu7SEmcYpGg", "review_id": "7SwDjHuXHsKoLdM3fg0U3g", "text": "This place was decent. The happy hour was a good deal for food but the drinks were weak. The prickly pear margarita was very small. The location is close to the Phx Art Museum which is convenient, but it would be hard to decide to return. The server was very nice.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pPnkHTdw6GnMR8wdkT9-eA", "review_id": "7LHHKUl6RdDszMUIxi_SyA", "text": "Food was good and full of exciting flavors. Would put 3 $$$ for price.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hIb1ikbIMI0t1EK4gPsK_A", "review_id": "Cv-SscGrej3vp2oPmAH_aA", "text": "I found this place whilst trying to find good mac and cheese places on yelp. I'll be honest, I love my wine and I love my cheese. Bonus points if its melted over mac.\n\nAnd they do great mac and cheese. Some better than others- my favorite so far has actually been the spinach and pesto. If you want the chorizo, I say pass. The spinach or the bacon is much better. If you're into bleu cheese, the bleu cheese mac is VERY bleu. Take that for what it's worth. \n\nThat's not all they do either. Their entrees are consistently great. My boyfriend got some scallops that were incredible, though I don't think it's on their menu now.\n\nTheir wines are great too. I'll be honest, I'm no connoisseur, but they had a moscato from Israel that the bf still drools over. It's enough that the next time I was there I picked up a whole bottle, just for him. I've also had one of their mojitos and that was great as well.\n\nAs a note- if you're in for happy hour and get a cheese plate... I really do think its better to splurge and get a regular cheese plate. I got a happy hour cheese plate, and it's... miniscule. All of the stuff that made their non happy hour cheese plate awesome was diminished. 1 cheese instead of 3. No boursin. Fewer crackers. Less of that fantastic orange blossom honey and apples. You get my drift. \n\nDefinitely a must try. Service is great and attentive, and it's always been nice and quiet when I went in.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AuQ28IMcqAloDmlFI7CKoA", "review_id": "b3jA7UPStKtyynJWCPl1Hg", "text": "Another fun wine tasting in the books! The fella that hosted the Arizona Strongold wine tasting was awesome and we want to thank Todd for selecting some fantastic cheeses for us. The tapas plate was pork belly and blue cheese stuffed dates....incredible!  If you haven't tried a wine tasting here yet, put it n your to do list!", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ugoqDrn6cPPD63Pt_CLi8A", "review_id": "VwO07gF_V5s7xZQS57khyQ", "text": "Great place. LOTS of wine and cheese selection. I do not suggest sitting out on the front patio, the noise from the lightrail gets annoying.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LSf-IajkL99JQBZ3PzXnjQ", "review_id": "dpMi6RiLQJNtPKs7fGapkg", "text": "I feel like the atmosphere is more coffee house than chic wine bar. It's too bright for sexy-eye wine induced staring and there's some 'art' on the walls that reminds me of a Friends episode. Other than that, the ambiance is nice- but no panties dropped on this date.\n\nThe service was good, and the waiter seemed like a nice guy and was polite. The wine I ordered was pretty good as well, but when I asked my server about 2 different wines, he didn't seem to know how to describe their nuances very well. It was more like- this one tastes good that one tastes better. Well, thanks for that articulate recap... blind leading the blind.\n\nWe ordered some bruschetta- Not good. The fig was way too sweet. It tasted like overly sweet fig jam had been used. When I've ordered this dish in restaurants before- it has come with fresh fig, and for the price- that's what I expected. They could at least put that in the description, because I wouldn't have ordered this if I had known. I choked it down to be polite to my date. It may have been more edible if there was actually some brie on it to counter the insane sweetness. All I could find was a little smear of brie rind, but no actual cheese. If it's brie and fig- put some brie on it.\n\nThe bread used for the bruschetta is very thick- as far as bread is concerned, it does taste good, but it is so thick that each bite of the bruschetta is incredibly dry and I  just felt awful after eating it- too much bread for an app. The other bruschetta we tried was ok. I can't even remember what it was, maybe it had red pepper and goat cheese... it wasn't memorable at all, but compared to the fig one that actually was hurting my teeth due to the sugar level- it was a welcome palate cleanser.\n\nMy date also ordered the cheese plate (cheese on cheese- what was he thinking?). The cheeses were good, but I've had better and more interesting selections. I love cheese! I used to visit my local cheese counter everyday in LA- I have little reservations. It would've been nice to see some Cypress Grove selections, or Sea Stack or Epoisses or Barely Buzzed... something actually interesting- maybe less mild. Phoenix demo may not be into that though.\n\nI guess the point is, it's okay, but I've had better. I wouldn't write the place off entirely- I haven't even tried their entrees, so maybe that's where they kick ass, but the bruschetta is a miss and the cheese plate is what it is.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 7, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "wNqwKWaRjClmcKsoJJRFow", "review_id": "cifvvpqzzZZziUnR_vxNGA", "text": "I really want to love Cheuvront. It's close to work and I like the atmosphere here. I also really like the choice of wines they offer and they always have great wine tasting events going on.  I just get the vibe that everyone takes themself WAY too seriously. It's nothing that is blatant because the service is efficient and friendly enough but it's just a feeling that I get, perhaps a slight upturning of the nose or that, the customer should be thankful that they get to be here.\n\nI'm always preoccupied with attitude so maybe it's just me but I always have that \"am I welcome here?\" kind of feeling when I come here. Of course if I'm spending $$ here than the answer is obviously yes....still.....have to have more of a think on this.\n\nBy all means worth checking out, you'll probably feel a different vibe than me.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y7KS04okqSFAbg1NyImHkQ", "review_id": "gm1G1RhllcKuQ8KABdffSQ", "text": "Went here last month for a book club meeting..it's way cooler than it sounds.\n\nIt wasn't all that busy, but then again-it was the early evening. I'm not sure if it picks up later at night. I had some ridiculously good Pinot Noir (the brand is escaping me right now) and ate some delicious flatbread. The server was very helpful and attentive. \n\nOverall, the place has a very hip/chic vibe,  but still casual. It's very quiet and relaxed. Service was great and the staff was friendly & informative.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hieVDOyVxxitOi1v2m1lhw", "review_id": "AknDF1QlWb2bdwgX-g_EiA", "text": "AZ restaurant week inspired me to try a new place.  We made a reservation, were sat immediately, but man, our server was awkward.  I felt like he kept repeating everything i said in this voice that was questioning my every choice.  I was open to a suggestion if he had one...but he didnt offer much.  Everyone else we made contact with was great - bartender helped my husband with a gin selection, other servers stopped by and asked how everything was...everyone else seemed extremely friendly.  But our guy, uh...not so much.\n\nIt appeared the AZ Restaurant week menu was our only option for dinner.  I was disappointed in all our selections.  The charcuterie plate with sliced prosciutto and stuffed cherry peppers was, in a word, lame. My husband had the pork belly and it had good flavor, but the presentation was really lacking.  He had the lamb burger that came with some Mcdonalds style fries and I had the fried eggplant.  Neither dish had much flavor. Salt and pepper on the table would have been a nice option - maybe thats not hip and cool anymore?  Dessert attempted to save the meal - the chocolate bouchon was pretty amazing.  The sorbet was good as well.\n\nOverall, I was disappointed.  It seemed like it should be a nice place and maybe we just had a bad roll of the dice that night...but I never got to see what they have on the regular menu.  I might try it again to try a cheese plate but I dont think its going into my restaurant rotation.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0RL41dPD6mJMGdqUIA4loA", "review_id": "TzZehIxGgGGvCKD4iJR4Rw", "text": "The service was great and we were their during first Fridays! I love the wine selection\nand the food was wonderful , I love the cheese plates and the salmon salad was to die for.The bread pudding was also very good. I have been to some of their wine tastings and for the price it is a great deal! If your going to one of the sporting events downtown\nI would definitly recommend Cheuvronts!", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e-GOQDdx_pPSi_dHJ87oKQ", "review_id": "QRmzOiVUNEhIUF4UNSLNUg", "text": "We visited on a Friday afternoon and caught the tail end of happy hour. Also catching some tail was some guy who came in with a young lady who was clearly an escort. I was upset that our seating only allowed us to see, but not hear, the -- team(?) -- interacting. We didn't ask to be moved by the rookie john and his \"friend\" so I didn't hold this against them.\n\nOur server could have offered though.\n\nWe ordered a three cheese plate, mango mojito, and prickly pear margarita. The cheese was good (as others have posted) but the drinks were small and rather bland. The ambiance is nice and, for a Friday happy hour, I can definitely see why a guy who pays women for companionship thought this place would seal the proverbial deal. I suspect the $500 cash he left in the envelope on her seat when he picked her up was her real motivation, but props to him for trying to keep his game fresh. \n\nIn all, if you are on the light rail after work, Cheuvront is worth stopping by.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ePduC-tSwrMQRjKI4Suh7Q", "review_id": "KHyRNcEhBOMY_naq0D_LnA", "text": "Underwhelming to say the least. Yeah we went on a Thursday but what a strange place. Not my idea of a cool wine bar at all. Atmosphere was blah. Music was weird and barely existent. The wine selection was half assed. The food selection was also half assed. Although the guy who seated us was great, he was not dressed for the part at all. He looked like he rolled off a 1970's surf flick. I don't know it was like Keanu meets eddy vedder. Weird. It had not ambiance no style, nothing going for it. It was not cool to even be in there. Will I be back.....uh I don't think so. Would I recommend it, ahhh hell no. Like I said I only had one good thing to say and the Keanu Eddy Vedder host was good and attentive. Otherwise the place was not even worth wasting space in my brain to remember.\n\nPeople talking about most extensive wine and cheese list in AZ, well kid, you have not been to very many wine bars. This place does not even come close to most extensive of anything in AZ!!!", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nxVAs0ivaOgupWvj9wJDOw", "review_id": "OejNGmkGkbedR40SqEMjzg", "text": "$5 martinis and $5 manicures on Mondays!!!\n\nThe manicurist teaches at a school, so - needless to say - the manicure was great.\n\nThe drinks were good.  The bartender stayed on top of us, but also out of our way.  \n\nThe atmosphere is just lovely - chill/quiet - and the staff (including the perfectly charming (and handsome!) Owner) were really pleasant to be around.\n\nI think Cheuvront may be losing some of its steam to the newer restaurants downtown and, granted, I've yet to try this out for dinner and wine, but it's really a very lovely place and I'd really like to see this neighborhood staple thrive!", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hTwheafW_kAvf-33U2Tr8Q", "review_id": "RxA1pQhZ-ca7oFjOwL5AUg", "text": "Fave date spot.  Food is always great.  Love the wine and cheese selection.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2yqK03RIfPRxll3YWyiBWQ", "review_id": "Vl-NvJxVOjBjQvoTjaxdCw", "text": "Cheuvront's is a nice little spot in Downtown Phoenix and a perfect place for a date night. The wine and cheese was fantastic. I was also very impressed by the attentiveness of the wait staff. I'll definitely be going back!", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RtT-zJQ-wFs8zkpkGHe2iA", "review_id": "ZE5HsD_GAPxi9s5PsX99LQ", "text": "Few things make me happier than wine and cheese -- so naturally, I enjoyed the Cheuvront! I wasn't in the mood to make any decisions myself (it was Friday, after all) so I let one of the owners surprise me with his favorite red wine and a cheese plate. The shiraz he picked was delish, and the cheese plate, especially the brie, was equally yummy. I'd suggest you go for happy hour, sit on one of the comfy couches, ask your server or an owner for their recommendations, and try a bunch of stuff!", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "edMmwV3hod-WEkNS2WPADQ", "review_id": "5hUT5YUVRnl6EW5L7w9KdQ", "text": "My husband & I recently went there for a Port tasting ,,,to say it was a disappointment is an understatement.  We have been there several times & live only a few miles away. With that said - the Port tasting was a DISASTER! GO NOT GO THERE FOR TASTINGS!! Unlike most tastings they mark up the bottles by 100% in order to make $$ & sell their very mediocre food.  The pours were so uneven they ran out of Port for several people!! We had all paid $20 & the pours were uneven - BS!!!!!  I was livid & then they served us a tomato/basil/.crap flatbread \"complimentary\" - WTH?? with Port?? Obviously these people know NOTHING about wine pairings.  My husband & I were very disappointed in the service, food, price point of bottles (laughable really) & the overall experience!  DO NOT GO TO THIS RESTAURANT!!!!!!!!!!", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gcyEUr4DXcbjnGRAWFtfAQ", "review_id": "_kuVjnJbUMCEwZOPULVD7g", "text": "So my wife and I are  HUGE fans of Cheuvront and the tastings they hold there several times a month. We've done Spanish Cheese tastings, Italian Wine tastings and everything in between and always have a great time! This past weekend was the port tasting and what a great event. I learned a TON about port that I didn't know and got to try several ports that I'd never had. The tastings are typically $15 and include a small plate (or in this case, delicious of pizza). Do yourself a favor and go check out Todd, Jeff and the gang and get on the email list for their tastings. it's always a great time!", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MP5FuCZ0K1amzLD0AHJmIQ", "review_id": "PE-PbIYIiFbEuIr3Ef35rg", "text": "Great wine and cheese and really nice atmosphere, our waitress Laura was very knowledgeable and professional.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0Pdx57HISV8nEUws1AWLqw", "review_id": "jcCDZ7XDogEO-AS9yywBbg", "text": "Took an out of town coworker on 1-8-13.  It was very slow, only two other tables so we thought we would get excellent service from Thomas, our waiter.  Well, that didn't happen.  He was MIA most of the night.  In fact, we had to ask another employee to get him so we could order.  Thomas we not very friendly at all and acted like he did not even want to be there.  I still tipped him 20%, because I have worked in the business many years.  My best tip is writing a review and simply not going back.  Simple as that.  Finally, it was a cold night and they did not have the heat on.  Nothing worse than eating and freezing at the same time!  The food? It was just OK", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XxA5k_iyzf9HdvPMp_J27w", "review_id": "-rmPiCJOcIf_OU868HzMtQ", "text": "Went here for the wine tasting. Absolutely love this place.  The decor is upscale and the ambiance is quite and cozy.  Great place for a romantic dinner...hint hint for Valentines day. A reservation is a must for special occasion days. \nThe wine tasting was sectioned off from the rest of the restaurant but the service was still exceptional. Got to sample 5 wines and a tapas for $15.  They offer their regular menu during the tasting also. I tried the fig and Brie bruschetta. A great sweet paring for the French wines. I also had a prosciutto and Gouda topped with onions and capers a great pairing for savory wines.  The table I sat with also had a ham and gruyere grilled sandwich which was fabulously amazing.  \nThe food was just as great as the service given by Stephano.  He was always there to fill the water glass, take an order for food, and just to make sure everyone was ok always with a pleasant smile and he kept great eye contact. One of the best servers I have encountered in a long time.    \n\nOverall I would recommend this place for both fine dining and for their wine tastings which they do on a regular bases, approximately every 2 weeks. I also hear rumors that they also have a cheese tasting.  I can't wait to find out if its true.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sALB8-F04S9VcZMF_GkGUA", "review_id": "OAF4YbLr4jj5kzZc6JK7yA", "text": "Cheuvront is a perfect date night place.\nMy cute guy set up a reservation for a Thursday night out. We arrived a little early after he realized Cheuvront would close at 2100. We wanted to be sure to he our cheese and wine fix to the maximum.\nI was impressed at the extensive cheese list. I lived in France for two years & this compares very well to a fromagerie in France with all the different cheeses. The staff is all quite nice and knowledgable on the menu of cheeses and wines to pair with. We selected three cheeses and asked to pair with the suggested wines. I was very impressed. The cheese plate is paired with fruits and a scatter of almonds to cleanse the palate between cheeses. My boyfriend ordered the risotto for his entree and he was asked if he wanted salmon or chicken ... It wasn't a small amount of salmon as one would expect\n, but a quite moderate piece of salmon filet. I had the Cheuvront chicken served with polenta. Rarely do I finish my entire entree , but this meal was heaven in my mouth. For dessert we shared a piece of hazelnut torte and champagne. Perfect date night and worth the extra workout. The staff is wonderful and the ambience is romantic. The only two things would change is a later closing ...& not to serve dinner while the cheese course is being savoured. But because the meal and experience of Thursday night date night was so amazing ... Still earns a 5 ...& my date, spot on, is a 10 for making this such a great night :)", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D9WIDdPgbOk8-ChvH_hUfQ", "review_id": "vuMBAEqMKNH7yRfkyOOGRw", "text": "The food was good. I enjoyed my salmon. I loved the cake. The dessert cheese plate was good. I did not like ambience. We sat at a high table. The metal stools are slippery causing me and my wife to have to readjust every few minutes. The table was awkward for dinner but might be fine for happy hour. \n\nMy only gripe is the ambience. For the money I want it to feel classier.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_nX9j6jGJX8n5inhfmB4KA", "review_id": "-iDUSDRKZEOiwCwFXbmAkA", "text": "I really like this place. Jeff is amazing, so I always try to get a seat at the bar. The staff is very friendly and attentive. They have a really enjoyable happy hour every day from 4 to 6. It is a great place to go unwind after a long workday. The food is delectable and definitely worth sampling. The happy hour menu is full of savory dishes.  Worth checking out.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tBvrnSCLSpUdCDm5w5GPkg", "review_id": "-K6EqUrLAFyxbhsNfeaDLQ", "text": "This is a great place to eat and drink wine. The food is delicious and the service is always wonderful. I have been here several times and I love it. The cheeses are spectacular and I am not even the biggest cheese fan. The desserts are great too.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wUEp87FqOB9ew27Iz6zk_w", "review_id": "p8wM226MWnyInSIg1MzpDA", "text": "I'm not sure if there is any utility in writing a review for this place since this location is closing down in one week, but here goes!\n\nI came here for Restaurant Week and had a 3-course meal. For the first course I had a Truffle Mushroom Empanada which was basically a puff pastry stuffed with sauteed mushrooms and Comte cheese. I felt like it was a little dry and could've used a lot more cheese inside. The second course was Steak Au Poivre with french fries. The steak was good, not excellent. It was a little tough and chewy, which was especially noticeable because they never gave us steak knives and we had to use our butter knives to try and saw through the meat. The french fries were a big disappointment. I think they were just the frozen crinkly fries you can buy at the store - they reminded me of the fries they used to serve at lunch in the school cafeteria. The best part of the meal was the third course, a chocolate bouchon with vanilla icecream. The chocolate bouchon/cake was delicious, moist, and rich.\n\nService was great and my friends who ordered the wine pairings with their meals seemed to enjoy it. Prices for cocktails seemed a little steep ($12 for a martini), but don't take my word for it because I'm not a big alcohol drinker. I do like the atmosphere of the place and the fact that they use open table for you to make reservations, so convenient. I was sad to see this place go because it is one of very few restaurants within walking distance of my home, but after actually sampling the food, I'm thinking I won't be missing out on much when it leaves...", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FYfYBiQJZK-MQ9a3kiVPWQ", "review_id": "8OtT0xJax4CuI_pkQxqlWg", "text": "Unfortunately, they are out of business.  Looks like they closed their doors only a few days ago.  I have eaten there twice and it was very good. Don;t know why they closed but they had a Thank You banner posted for their customers.  \nToo bad.", "business_id": "muCl5p-9ut1sY0aKeUeRhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0L9-VdIXhFXLtyycZxbzcQ", "review_id": "EgXq8mz1ShBOV7R4XmAuwg", "text": "The final games of the college basketball season happened to coincide with our trip to spring training in March, so we had to find the perfect sports bar to spend our evenings. Alice Cooper's Town is it -- massive multiple big screens, with sports memorabilia hanging all over the walls. When our Cal basketball game ran into OT, the staff were cool enough to stay open a little later so we could watch -- though we had to leave once they went into double OT.\n\nThis place is pretty cool otherwise -- massively huge desserts (I nearly went into sugar shock eating their brownie with ice cream -- the brownie was bigger than my hand) and staff made up just like Alice Cooper.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RwvKEUIt4TYA9iTkBUQjFg", "review_id": "TZIyuGOwX7EuYuET3lyo6w", "text": "I just had to go here to check out a place owned by Alice Cooper.  I ended up getting a meal that was good and gulped it down with a nice beer. A bit dark but hey, its a place for rock stars.  Try to avoid going there where there are major events at the stadium- the streets can get nasty.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2006-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5E193w76Qlhoi1gkyakW2A", "review_id": "_SsOLxtn5k2HpFGv8rIIAw", "text": "A great place to go before or after sporting events downtown.  Fun atmosphere, staff has always been friendly.  Food is good too (which doesn't always happen at a \"theme\" restaurant such as this)", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_Q3yF9La2WmEwhWOckt24w", "review_id": "IdjHoMzwSRNx571-FAUpJA", "text": "On the outside, it looks like any other red bricked building, but once you're inside, you immediately notice it's not your average dining area.\n\nIt's a two story dining experience that includes a patio, tons of decorations (including big screen TVs, framed autographed guitars, posters, shirts, and more!), in-door rock band room, and customers everywhere!\n\nI was extremely pleased that our waitress was periodically checking up on us to make sure we were ok despite a very busy friday evening.  The food was great (our table had meatloaf, casserole, burgers,  and chicken wings and everyone loved their dishes).\n\nThe only problem I had was that it can get really loud in there so you will have trouble hearing a conversation from across the table for big groups.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9FbgqZ5u9WTLAs28nNafIQ", "review_id": "AhxnHKco60i-RSZPPEtKrg", "text": "Such a fun sports atmosphere! We had late afternoon appetizers and beer here before a Diamondbacks game last week, and it was exactly what we needed. If you can get over the fact that all of the waiters and waitresses have their faces painted (which is kind of weird, in my opinion, despite the theme of the place), then this place is pretty good. My brother had onion rings and chicken tenders, and both were decent. My husband had potato skins, which were really tasty. I actually dared to order the BBQ chicken salad, and it was quite good for a sports bar. The service was VERY fast and friendly, and the atmosphere was lively. There are huge flat screen TVs everywhere, which basically means that any game you could possibly want to watch is on. I wouldn't go out of my way to visit this place, but before or after a game downtown, it's a perfect spot.\n\nOh, and it's hysterical because every time they bring out one of their famous two foot (yes, two foot) hot dogs, they ring a bell and scream \"big unit,\" which is pretty entertaining.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "usHaK3jzQqIBTNJjv_ugVQ", "review_id": "5BdAUF9JEO2Re0WipGB36g", "text": "Alice Cooperstown is the place you want to go to once and then remember it fondly from a distance.  \n\nWalking inside you'll find that the wait staff is decked out with make up ala Alice Cooper.  The drinks are overpriced and seem to lack, well, alcohol.  Some of the menu items are good, others merely seem like a good idea at the time.  \n\nCase in point:  The Big Unit, a 1.5 foot long hot dog served rarely enough that the wait staff celebrates by sounding a buzzer when one is served.  Unfortunately I wanted onions and Relish with mine, which they tried to settle with relish packets.  I don't know if you've ever tried to spread 10 relish packets on a foot and a half long hot dog before, but it's not really a reasonable proposition.  (And of course, once you've finished 2/3rds of a 1.5 foot long hot dog, it honestly just isn't fun to eat anymore.)\n\nAs long as you can avoid the more ridiculous menu items the food is actually pretty excellent, if somewhat pricey.\n\nThe premises have 4 extremely large Big Screen televisions above the bar, a no-name brand ATM machine, smoking allowed outside away from entrances, excessively large t-shirt selection, and two levels of indoor seating as well as outdoor seating.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "nWouNfZD3Pw08RYizxkqcA", "review_id": "PX_bJ5XWmgHoFyv4atpIIw", "text": "This is a cool rock 'n' roll bar but the food isn't anything spectacular so I don't recommend stopping in for dinner. But Coopers'town is the perfect place to chill before a concert or game with a group of friends. There's a large patio and the staff is cool. And it is one of the cooler bars in downtown Phoenix. On the weekends, local bands often take the stage.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zp-DF3qfvOn5ko_vjpQLOg", "review_id": "mmvNgfPhcHkzqKyU6jcIHA", "text": "Mega sports bar meets the style of Hard Rock Cafe and food quality from a local delicatessen.  The owner and local resident Alice Cooper is the main attraction. The rocker singer/writer presence is felt throughout the restaurant and in the gift shop.  Location is everything. The restaurant is located near U.S. Airways Center and Chase Field.\n\nI asked many Phoenicians that work downtown or that have gone to a game at stadiums and they knew the restaurant Alice Cooperstown.  However, I was unable to find anyone who actually ate there.  I rounded up eighteen coworkers for a holiday lunch.\n\nHuge flat screens wrap around the spacious warehouse style interior. Each screen broadcasted news and sports. The casual luncheon throng appeared to be from local office buildings. \n\nAll the items ordered were described as \"good\" by my table.  I am a Calamari junkie and the portion was generous but average in taste.  Most of us were looking at what each other were having because everything looked great. However, nothing stood out as exceptional in taste except the dessert \"Coop Zookie\". This delicacy of white chocolate with macadamia nuts was awesome and a crowd favorite. \n\nI was disappointed nobody in my entourage ordered the two foot \"Big Unit Hotdog\". Good reason as any to return to Cooperstown and try it for myself.\n\nOverall: A fun, lively and noisy environment.  Service was fast and efficient for a table of eighteen. Tip the service well, the amount of black makeup used can not be cheap. \n\nDirections: Do not depend on Google or Mapquest. The amount of construction downtown can be disorienting.  If you are not familiar with the area, leave early, drive slow to read the street signs. \"Honor\" Parking is in the back.\n\nTech Note: Alice Cooperstown's website looked very familiar in style. A quick keystroke to Hard Rock Cafe's website showed me why.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "oIVsVM8H273aoT1JUmsDIg", "review_id": "VVGAvr_QO0BHKPTlGW0nvg", "text": "Rocker decor and heavy eye-lined waiters & waitresses catering to sports and metal fans converge at this great sports bar and restaurant. Like the iconic compilation of Run DMC and Aerosmith's Walk this Way, Alice Cooper's Town is the best of both world -- sports & rock! \n\nThe food is home-style grub referenced by sports & rocker namesakes like the \"Tom Brady\" burger, \"The Big Unit\" hot dog (3 feet!!) and the \"Megadeath\" meatloaf. I had their \"Dan's\" turkey burger, and I must say it is one of the best turkey burgers I've ever had!  \n\nIf you want a fun place to go for happy hour, before or after a game, or just to chill and watch sports, Alice Cooper's Town is the place to go.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "jqVeTSin5GeRm0ceSg-PBA", "review_id": "7WcTVP1NTFHmHXb0SvJBPw", "text": "Very similar to the Hard Rock Cafe in terms of atmosphere and types of food served but without the Hard Rock prices and better food.  Plus, like Hard Rock, you can buy t-shirts and souvenirs.  \n\nA group of co-workers and I decided to go there for lunch since four of the five of us hadn't been there before. It seemed like quite a popular lunch destination as almost the entire inside was full. We were seated promptly and had a very nice server.  The menu includes your standard sports bar appetizers, wings, salads, and sandwiches.  There is even a small \"low carb\" section, with some very tasty sounding wraps.  I ordered the BLT and my bacon came out pretty crispy for the most part, as I requested. I liked how the bread wasn't toasted, but grilled, and my crispy fries were delicious.  I appreciated how the sandwich size was reasonable (you know, so it actually fit in my mouth) and I received a nice side of fries, but not too many. Portions appeared to be very reasonable.  With the sandwiches and burgers, you get a choice of two sides, but I only got the fries. Smart move on my part, as two sides would have been too much food for me.  My one co-worker ordered off the kids menu and our waitress was totally fine with that.  For the five of us, our bill came to $52, which is very very reasonable.\n\nI can see how this is a popular destination before Diamondback or Suns games...plenty of TVs dot the restaurant so regardless of where you are sitting, you have an easy view of at least one TV.  Service was quick despite a pretty full restaurant (we were in and out in well under an hour). Street parking was a tad tricky as most of the meters this afternoon were unavailable to park at (not sure why). But if you are going before a game, parking won't be an issue.  The heavy eyeliner on the servers and hostesses was a bit much for me, but fits in the overall theme of the restaurant I suppose.\n\nAll and all a good choice if you work downtown and are looking for a lunch place or before a sporting event.  Not sure I would make a special trip to eat here though.\n\nUPDATE (4/20/08):\n\nI have been to Coopers Town a few times since my initial review, most recently today before a Diamondbacks home game. Based on my subsequent experiences after my initial review, I have bumped up my star rating to 4 stars. I have tried a few more things on the menu and I highly recommend the crispy chicken wrap...it is delicious! The atmosphere at Coopers Town before a game is awesome and is a great spot to hit before a game. Plus how can you go wrong with $3 Bud, Bud Light, and Amber Bock drafts on home game days for the Suns and Diamondbacks?", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "A_O8wZOsMTPwyeYA4-Rsow", "review_id": "LVi5iaiY4JaxKAE-pAojkQ", "text": "Sadly I've never really had good food or drinks here.\n\nThe place is kinda nice inside but I'm SOOO not into the Themed Restaurants.  They were cool for a week but that week has long passed.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "llkm_iXQszkN5DZvmqjNqA", "review_id": "5JHv9WIPsSE6yNn6AEB5lw", "text": "i think the food is pretty good and a nice place for lunch since they are pretty quick and have alot tables to sit at.  they have great happy hour specials... and the best part is that all the servers have that really freaky eye makeup...", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-F32Vl8Rk4dwsmk0f2wRIw", "review_id": "ygehd-QF1mVj-AB_ydYnYw", "text": "As the public house cornerstone of the country's dullest downtown, it does not surprise me that Cooper'stown is as inert as a Swiss nationalist.  What is confounding is that the shock-rock nature of the bar's namesake allowed such a gimmicky, flat concept to be executed.  While AC is something of a badass, this pub does not reflect the image of his avante-guard style.  In fact, its just pretty generic.\n\nI couldn't even recommend this as a meeting-for-a-beer-before-the-game spot, as the set-up is awkward when you do not have access to a table or stool (and you likely won't), so while standing up in the bar, you often feel like you are in someone's way -- either the patrons fighting for elbow room to gnaw their sliders or the pitifully eye-made wait staff expediting that woeful fare.\n\nStill, to its credit, Cooper'stown has been a downtown pioneer, and everyone should give the beautiful warehouse building a hearty brick-slap in appreciation of its solidarity as a Phoenician-style Mos Eisley.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hDlSSyDreM9xY4yQWPm54w", "review_id": "2MwVFYJtjx4ZFc9x8kR7oA", "text": "Winner for biggest hot dog in town? Maybe.\n\nSirens, bells, flashing lights and yelling servers. And it's all for me because I've ordered the \"big unit\". Can't make this a review to take seriously, mostly just a blog entry as I've only been there a few times.\n\nLast night I chose this place for its proximity to the Bentley Gallery where I saw a wonderful chamber music concert.\n\nI did order the big unit. My dining buddies were in awe at its size. Even the 2-foot bun wasn't long enough to contain the dog: it pokes out both ends and over the edge of the restaurant-chafing-dish-size stainless steel tureen. I ordered it loaded with chili and cheese and onions on the side. Dog on one side, fries on the other. Take your iPhone because you must get a panoramic shot of yourself holding up the gigantic deep-dish container, mouth open wide. Ask for my facebook if you want to see it -- it's truly vulgar.\n\nThe dog is all-beef. About halfway through your server will ask if you want a box. A testament to my voracious appetite (and my companions' desire to graze) we gracefully declined. One by one, those fries disappeared, and slice by slice, we could have counted up the multiple dozens of grams of sodium ingested.\n\nUnfortunately the bun was that processed brown \"wheat\" spongy thing with a slightly rough but still squishy crust. Would have preferred a roll with more substance, perhaps toasty. Or they could have gone the extreme with the wonder-bread just-better-than-twinkies airy squish that Sonic uses for their coneys. It soaked up too much of the cheese and chili sauce.\n\nChili beans were the downfall for me. Must have had corn syrup for sweetner or starch for thickner, 'cause I paid for it later (corn allergy). Every so often I have to be baad and hope for the best while I wait for the worst. I'll eventually learn I just can't eat this stuff any more. Perhaps this little blog will get it out of my system.\n\nAll in all, I can only compare it to the standard set by Sonic. Of course, the best one is on pier39 or back east, depending upon your preferences.\n\nLimited beers on tap, but they had Kiltlifter, so I was happy. It's a diner with flair. How can I get the big-gunned black-t-shirted waiter dudes wearing make-up to call me \"sugar\"? Hmmm... help me out here.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Pv5K9MFccM3cOrqUgiNjBg", "review_id": "6h8OiNtBokQ5SDacTrPnew", "text": "I really liked Cooper'sTown!  Yes, everyone who works there has to wear goofy eyeliner which is somewhat cheesy, but they were all also quite efficient and pretty entertaining.  \n\nWe went when it was very busy right before the baseball game, and were seated in about 20 min (after they told us 45min).  The food is ridiculously unhealthy, but SO GOOD.  Best bar food I've had in a long time.  We had the white trash nachos (frito pie), I had the pulled pork sandwich and he had the chili burger.  YUM!  We were craving more deliciousness after the game, so we came back and ate more.  Little disappointed that more game-goers didn't party at the bars after - kind of weird.  Since they are a block from the park.  Ah well, I guess there's no place like Chicago.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "6hvcowqr8NYug9u-Bzw8Jg", "review_id": "hI2XXIPPfOlAPbWCozUk2A", "text": "From the late 1980s through the mid-1990s, I was a metalhead. I had hair down to the crack in my rear. I wore black jeans, a flannel shirt over a metal band t-shirt, and  the typical denim jacket covered in patches saluting heavy metal bands like Iron Maiden, Metallica, Slayer, Skid Row, and of course... Alice Cooper. I was cool.\n\nCooper's Town is part Hard Rock Cafe and part ESPN Zone. They have a small amount of rock memorabilia, signed guitars and such, hanging on the walls. They have a large amount of sports memorabilia and over 15 television screens to watch currently happening games, games of the past, and highlights from different sporting events around the country. A mix of music, surprisingly mostly not metal, plays overhead. \n\nThe servers all sport black t-shirts with a white image of Alice Cooper's eyes with his eyeliner reminiscent of The Crow. They are also all wearing said eyeliner. It looked a bit silly on many of them, but I do have to give them points for wearing it proudly and not seeming too embarrassed about it. I have to admit that I found the decor of the bar and the wear of the staff amusing at least. I give them a star for that.\n\nOur server was reasonably chipper. She paid a reasonable amount of attention to us for most of our time there, but ignored us for quite a while once the food came then a bit longer once we were done. \n\nThe food was decent, but barely decent. My fiance got the a salad with Thai-inspired chicken and peanut sauce. She said the peanut sauce was good and the chicken okay, but the salad was all iceberg lettuce. Iceberg? Really? Only iceberg? Keep in mind that her and I eat out a lot. It's only at the small hole-in-the-wall greasy spoon that we would ever expect to get a lot of iceberg, much less ONLY iceberg in a salad. \"That's the way we do a lot of our salads,\" we were told by the server. My burger, which was supposed to be cooked medium, came very well done. It was akin to chewing a meat-flavored hockey puck. \n\nThe only good point, foodwise, was the dessert. We got a sort of cinnamony apple cobbler with vanilla ice cream. It was good. It was pretty darn good. I give them a star for that.\n\nWhen we got the bill, we saw that we were not charged for the mostly iceberg salad. We didn't really expect to not have to pay for it, but were pleased indeed that we didn't. I give them a star for that.\n\nOverall, the food and the service were pretty lacking. On the upside, if you're a metalhead or metalhead in recovery, there is a good chance that you'll spot Alice himself if you visit during the winter, and you can purchase overpriced Alice Cooper t-shirts and other stuff the whole year around.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uEG5uD9wMJixGWxaq34IEw", "review_id": "80aNh2xH_lRmjCJKQxNHtw", "text": "Let's start with this; my waiter was a 30 year old guy with eyeliner caked on. Okay... that's it, you can find a better place to have a drink.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uBp2Jmip2qXQ0iWHUDY9sQ", "review_id": "XQVNYITUStjw2OVqLARRnA", "text": "The names of items on the menu are hokey, but it's a great casual place to get food and drinks before or after a game at U.S. Airways Center or Chase Field. Unfortunately, the food is pretty standard sports bar fare.  For a better meal, I recommend walking over to Coach and Willie's.\n\nCooperstown does have an outdoor stage and can be a nice place to catch local bands.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "W9n_ZyVCXD0HfPqn6qriOw", "review_id": "LBDbzDhygl_K9k3HpTweFA", "text": "Our favorite place for grub before a D-backs game.\n\nSurprisingly good food for a bar. And it's consistently good. Probably some of the best bar food I've ever had.\n\nSame goes for the service--it's always fast.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "aTi0NVrcPJWbN6jAsJVcAw", "review_id": "ZRVNU2x7rEyfgQ9BcpNUxA", "text": "Alice Cooper's Town is a mix of good food and rock 'n' roll, and has a fab bar.  Being one of the world's biggest Alice Cooper fans, I also loaded up on Alice stuff at the merchandise area before leaving.  The walls are covered with Alice memorabilia, which is cool.  True Alice fans will also note items on the menu named for his kids.  \n\nLocation is convenient to the arena where the Phoenix Suns play, and I believe may be within walking distance to the Arizona D-backs' ballpark.  Seating is good, and I agree with another reviewer that the make-up is a bit cheesy (especially since they only do the bottom half!) but it adds to the atmosphere.  The locals say you can even catch a glimpse of Alice here when he's not on tour.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DnwHp_A92KvllfaUIdFraw", "review_id": "2p4oKj9xuQZSwL1_VYxdDQ", "text": "ACT is a fun place to go, maybe not the most fun place to go, but certainly a worthy effort and enjoyable.  The names of the food items play tribute to the local sports scene and such which is cool.  Yeah the make up on the staff is different, but so is AC!\n\nI'll go back when downtown or maybe take an out of towner.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eGAfB-vUSAMp2UFgpDwPjw", "review_id": "P_5XmH89UFxdjTrh0n96og", "text": "this is a fun and funky place. any music lover would like this place. yes, it's done in an alice cooper theme. there is a large variety of collectable rock and roll memorabilia on the walls signed by a variety of artists. there are gigantic tvs for any sports fans. these tv are seriously huge. the menu is fun and is fairly extensive. the food has always been really good. they have burgers, sandwiches, ribs, chicken, etc... appetizers.  the burgers are large and the sandwiches are large. they have a killer reuben. these are not plain jane sandwiches. they are done on quality breads and stacked with alot of meat. they have a large selection of sides of your choice and they are all really good. they taste very homemade, authentic and just good quality. they have indoor and outdoor dining. it's two level. it's a cool place and would be a great place to take an out of state guest. their desserts are huge. great place all around. there is a long bar with fair drink prices.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EJu5peGoO4tzop0pQtgHgA", "review_id": "Hb_Zy4bJP8QGrQUgqiMOSg", "text": "Alice Cooperstown is, as my husband said, \"like a Hard Rock that's not stupid.\"  The concept is a bizarre combo of Alice Cooper and a sports bar - and it works.  \n\nWe stopped by two other places to check out their menus before a game, and they didn't look very thrilling.  The menu at Cooperstown is pretty extensive - lots of options.  \n\nThe service was very quick and efficient.  I see no reason to go anywhere else before a D-Backs game.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "Lo1lsWAwXCD_SYMWmlsYLg", "review_id": "teA0yB8RIdYz2Nqe86kn-w", "text": "The girl and I stopped in here when we were in town after seeing this place on Bourdain's episode of the American Southwest.\n\nI didn't know what to expect, nor did I care. I just wanted to order the \"Big Unit\". A two foot hot dog that comes with it's own flashing siren and regal announcement of \"Big Unit!!\" from the waitress as it's brought out to you. The locals must be use to this, because I don't think they stirred a bit.\n\nFor something that I thought would be a novelty menu item, the Big Unit was actually a pretty tasty hot dog. It's all-beef, poking out between a sweet and tasty but not overwhelming bun. (HAH!) Add some simple cheese sauce to the top of it and you've got a meal and an afternoon's worth of snacking.\n\nThe ambiance? Big and clean. Nothing uniquely  \"rock star\" about it, save the guitars and album covers neatly arranged on the wall and the service dolled up like Cooper in his heyday. But really, who cares? From what I could tell it's got good food, plenty of gigantic tv's, and waitresses who are more than happy to bring us tourists two feet of ballpark goodness.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "M6hieO-LbXPG1WBQXjXA1w", "review_id": "A8va42L1JUeBn2u2BBjc-g", "text": "Apparently, this place is only hot when a game is on.  I came here on a Saturday night around 10:30pm and there were only 5 other patrons.  The place is huge, so it looked even more pathetic than it sounds.  \n\nI got the Kilt Lifter Scottish Ale, a locally brewed amber beer that was quite flavorful and not too bitter.  They have a good selection of beers on tap including imports and domestic.  I had already eaten dinner, so I didn't attempt to indulge in the Big Unit, but checked out the menu just for yuks.  Quite a variety of options and most meals seem to be named after a certain person.  Cute touch.  But no assignment of credit for who inspired the big unit...\n\nAll the staff here have black teardrops ala Alice Cooper.  Lots of guitars on the walls and three HUGE TV screens above the bar.  Outdoor seating and music blasting in and outside.\n\nThanks to Jim B. for the recommendation to come here.  It gave me conversation fodder :)", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "2FtCOwNwd6UsBgScSc1_Ug", "review_id": "g6Q9fjLEfazvCwQyhZvA4Q", "text": "Cooperstown is a typical sports bar.  And it has pretty much what you would expect: greasy (but yummy) food, decent beer selection, and plenty of televisions.  However, all the screens upstairs were turned off when I went.  \n\nThe goofy staff \"uniforms\" didn't bother me at all.  My waitress even charmed the kids -- despite having trademark \"Cooper\" eyeliner, heavy tattoos, and goth ensemble.  I thought they'd be freaked out, but they took it all in stride.  The service was both speedy and polite.  I'd go again.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "OsYh3jArm6fgozczE85ZeQ", "review_id": "uR_atwTDoU0ctzgofzp-qQ", "text": "i like this place.\n\nI love music and I love sports and the mix of this place is perfect.\n\nAfter a suns or D-backs game I think this is a wonderful place to hang.  I wish it was open later and stayed busy more often, but hey... this is Phoenix and this place is quirky!\n\nGood food and I love the waitresses with the Alice eye makeup. \n\nThis is a place I hope stays open forever.  Good prices too.  Really good for the area and what you would expect.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "btfv0CFoDX6vJCPms6-Irg", "review_id": "ckz8lOIvdFQSHKucQKZmVg", "text": "Nice sports bar atmosphere right around the corner from the Phoenix Sun's Stadium.  Decent prices for food near the sports arenas and plenty of screens for the avid sports fan to get their fix while downing some beers with the boys (and gals that enjoy sports).  My eyes kind of hurt looking at the font of their menu, but it was also quite fun to see all the unique sports related names they have for their food entrees.  My favorite name: Jessica's Hot Pastrami (it works in so many ways).", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "E5QyEU6FCQwnTys0S73zNw", "review_id": "C64WATrsf6L0KvDjnYv0xg", "text": "Seriously? seriously?\n\ni find nothing appealing about this place. \n\nthemed restaurants are for the lamez of the world. they do have some bangin hot chicks working here. but nothing to get myself worked up about. next it will be McFarland's and it will become a lame comic themed bar. or worse. why do our local celebs blow?", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "fev0iI-XDrteD4SYRKjiUw", "review_id": "CGbIUjWhQogTqzcxRF091A", "text": "One of the few places in the up and coming Warehouse District of SoJack you will find Alice Cooper's Town, a beautiful blend of sports and music. Kind of like ESPN Cafe meets Hard Rock Cafe, you've got a great combination that offers quality American bar-style food with an energetic atmosphere.\n\nThe waiters are all done up in their best face paint and the walls are full of memorabilia creating one of the most unique places in the city. You will find a two-story warehouse that has been converted into a bar with restaurant along with an adjoining patio.\n\nThe food, blessed with possibly the best naming scheme I have encountered is top notch too! Some of my personal favorite named food on the menu:\n\n\"The Big Unit\" Hot Dog, Ryne Sandburger, Amazing \"Grace\" Burger, and my personal favorite on the menu - Tommy's Cali Burger.\n\nThere is a low carb menu as well as a drinks and dessert.\n\nThis is the kind of place where people come to eat before games (there is a south entrance to the arena, if you didn't know, just steps away) and to drink (or sober up) after them. It has a family friendly environment that will make anyone in the family happy to attend.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "--M-cIkGnH1KhnLaCOmoPQ", "review_id": "XzcPf2HlMCSk7XNyTDIdCw", "text": "I went here twice when I visited Phoenix in late May, early June, 2008. This place is awesome! The group I went with and I had quite an experience. Right after we ordered our food, we noticed some men with television equipment were setting up the table behind us: turns out they were filming Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations! Lo and behold, sitting alone at the bar was Mr. Bourdain himself, drinking  beer. We took a couple pictures with him, and spent the rest of our meal peeking over our shoulders at the filming of the episode. Alice Cooper showed up, it was a great interview! You can actually see me in the background throughout the segment, I'm wearing a tie dye tank top. The food here was awesome, if that's even worth mentioning. If ever I am back in Phoenix, this will most certainly be a stop for dinner or lunch. The staff is fun, with their Cooperesque eye makeup and fun personalities. I'll always remember my trips here, and I'm grateful for a great story to tell! (On another note, Alice Cooper is the shit! He's so nice, and funny enough it was my second time meeting him...first time was at my church in my hometown in IL. Believe it or not, it's true and I have the autograph to prove it!).", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "M2E5PzSjQrvq9LPqnuEJXQ", "review_id": "ZoxkN0aVJeNdJbuwc77CvA", "text": "I think I might have enjoyed this place more, had I not spent all day traveling and working. By the time our huge group was seated we had waited about 45 minutes and I was ready to eat the table. I am also not a huge fan of sports bars, especially not ones that play basketball on every screen. To thier credit, they did have some decent music playing. Regardless the restaurant itself was ok and they have a decent selection of beers on tap. \n\nThe food on the other hand was mediocre. It was nothing fabulouis, typical bar food. Our food was also cold by the time it came out. Maybe this place is fine as bar if you just want to hang out, drink and watch tv, but I wouldn't come back for dinner.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZrUZtLgLOn15v2NIZl-oKQ", "review_id": "FAMGTBev83TdMOaPs3Lpnw", "text": "TGI Friday's. Chili's. Applebee's. Cooper's Town. These restaurants/sports bars seem to come out of the same factory. I was really hoping Cooper's Town would be different food-wise. But the menu looked terribly typical of what you'd find in any ol' diner. I had the vegetarian quesadilla out of hunger and everything else looked terribly deep-fried. It was decent but made with regular cheddar or American cheese--so definitely not special. A person in my group had a Vodka gimlet that he said was all Vodka. The waitresses with eye make-up and other thematic elements of the restaurant didn't do enough to disguise the fact that this place is nothing short of mediocre. Maybe I'll upgrade if I ever go back and try something else on the menu and like it.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K46kUag6aS0Vd4JjiaqNsQ", "review_id": "mmv_HAoEP2fgMByrcvjIUA", "text": "Loud, full of families and kids, and extra greasy food. \n\nThis place takes bar food to a whole new level. Every single item is artery clogging, dripping in grease. Even the breads don't get away without a slathering of butter. \n\nWe pretty much had to yell across the table to talk, due to the several large screen tvs turned up full volume, background music, and screaming kids. \n\nOur waitress was typical of what I expect from this type of establishment, the most attentive thing about her were her half covered breasts. \n\nI had the blt, and asked for avacado on it, with an iced tea. The sandwich was big on the bacon, though it was all in little pieces and kept falling out of the sandwich.  The bread and bacon were practically dripping in grease. The avacado was forgotten by the kitchen, but the waitress did remember to bring it out quickly. The fries that came with my food were actually pretty good, and the iced tea was huge (so I didn't run out when the waitress never returned). \n\nI went through about three napkins due to the grease and had to take some pepto afterwards. \n\nI recommend this place to people who insist on taking their poorly behaving children out to eat, and want something trashy for the men in their party to stare at.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iEjUBBSkVQ6Ijo-m6b3Kxw", "review_id": "UPVJv8AIJzArw7RSifK58g", "text": "I have eaten here many times before, usually before a D-Backs game or a concert at the arena or Dodge Theater.. I like the Pulled pork  sandwich with baked beans and fries. \n\nSure it seems like a typical sports bar, but the food is nothing like a Chili's, Apple Bees, etc... Its better. Its more real than that factory crap. The drinks are good, I enjoy a Mango Pina Colada on a warm day before I head to park. I hate beer and cant see spending $5.00 for some watered down piss!\n\nI like checking the out sports/music memorabilia.. I can recall a lot of the concerts I have seen everytime I visit Cooperstown..  The staff is always friendly and the food is always prepared properly. I hope to see Alice there sometime..", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mgNvcCrxvdvSLtiZ5MkEsw", "review_id": "XSu5Ki3qWe6GpuTv6mDNag", "text": "I love this place,great bar,great selection of beer and food, great atmosphere to watch games or hang out with friends, the servers and bartenders are all nice and friendly....the \"Bare knuckle stout\" beer is awesome!! and the \"Big Unit\" Hot dog is something you gotta see for yourself........and if you are an Alice Cooper fan like myself is a plus....you'll have a great time.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kG8jkVFgOAOq6Ht6RvAjEQ", "review_id": "AL-Y-_Ywz20ZABsfkHukuw", "text": "I have been to Alice Cooperstown MANY times over the years but it was the most recent experience that made me think back to all those times and wonder why it is I keep coming back? \n\nThe food is bland. I don't know how much simplier I can be. The Big Unit--Bland. The Ryne Sandburger--Bland. French Fries---DOUBLE bland. Onion Rings---Bland. The BBQ dipping dauce for the onion rings--BLAND. There is absolutely NO FLAVOR to this food! Thank God for ketchup and mustard cuz otherwise it would have been your basic hosptial food. And every other time I've gone here, it's been bland bland bland food. Nothing pops at this restaurant when it comes to the food. And the drinks...blah at best. I once ordered a Waborita and had to send it back three because it was so watered down. You'd have to spend a lot of money to get a buzz on at this place because the drinks are very watered down. The beers are crisp and fresh, but the drinks..not so much. \n\nNow if you are looking for ATMOSPHERE, Cooperstown is your place.  The staff all have the Alice Cooper-esque eye-liner which is cool. There is Alice memoribilia covering every inch of every wall in the place. And of course all good theme restaurants have a gift shop.  They have great live bands that come out to play and when there is no band, they have great piped in music too.  \n\nCooperstown is a novel place to take out-of-town guests before a game, but if it's just you and your family, you won't feel empty if you skip it.  It's just too much money to spend on very bland, uneventful food.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XgIhw-aWaq_Fx3ZVQGjnuA", "review_id": "PJa7b3Qkie4Fu3jZ9zQqaA", "text": "Ordered the Big Unit and was really dissapointed this time.   When a restaurant is charging over $10 for a hot dog, it should have some flavor.  The bun was dry/stale, and the dog was barely cooked.  \n\nFor that kind of money the chilli, cheese, onions, etc should all be served on the same trough that the dog comes on.  Make it gourmet for pete's sake since you are charging like crazy.  Also, it doesn't have to be two feet long.  Nobody can eat that.  It is gross.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "uaoukpaSPrhaLE9-eLJ-Cw", "review_id": "SyTeVcP00AZua25RV5afVg", "text": "Stumbled on this place while exploring downtown Phoenix.  I had no idea about the Alice Cooper connection until I got inside.  I wasn't expecting much, but it was actually pretty good food.  I had the BBQ Sampler.  It had ribs, smoked turkey, hot link and brisket. The nice thing was that each item had its own sauce.  Another cool thing was that there was a neighborhood festival going on that day so after I finished my lunch, I hung out and listened to bands all afternoon.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "WRVrxPlDOCFsKmzhjdGqxg", "review_id": "3Ph24DKahzmZXt9LkcvzUA", "text": "My order of spinach and artichoke dip with chips at Cooperstown:\n\n--Amount of dip: George Bush's popularity at the end of his presidency.\n\n--Number of chips: Barack Obama's current popularity.\n\nThat's one disappointing appetizer. When I tried to request more \"George Bush popularity,\" I was told I would have to order an entirely new plate, because \"George Bush popularity\" has to be made fresh.\n\nLame political metaphors aside, my Saturday night experience at Downtown's \"other\" theme restaurant was blah. The corn beef on my sandwich was tough. The waitress, while extremely friendly, forgot to bring my table's silverware. We had to ask for the utensils after receiving our sandwiches. At least the water glasses were kept full most of the time.\n\nLast night's experience at Cooperstown is demonstrative of most of my experiences at this restaurant. Just OK. The prices at this restaurant, however, lead one to expect \"good.\" A better execution of this restaurant's menu and improved service would lead to my adding a third star in the future.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9mjItdXixKECanLV6RBIrw", "review_id": "eUngLkPHam7vkPYy369aww", "text": "Although a bit expensive, Alice Cooperstown is worth a visit. It's built into an old warehouse. The wait staff wears Alice Cooper-esque eyeliner. I'm not a big sports fan, but this is a must-see place for those who are, as there are gigantic televisions that broadcast sports. You'll see several different sporting events at any given time. It's a great spot for carnivores, but they also have some delicious vegetarian options as well. The pasta pomodoro is excellent. They sometimes hold intimate concerts in the outdoor area.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6vHSD9GTxffe6Jfs5T-XCg", "review_id": "5d5_pJlxNsp25s4eS_5HiA", "text": "I guess Alice doesn't live here anymore.  Expecting some of excitement and flair of his music, we arrived at Alice Cooperstown right after noon.  Granted, a popular time.  \n\nWhile an empty 4 top stared us in the face, we were told we would have to wait 5 minutes for a table.  We looked thorough the moderately-overpriced merchandise while waiting the longest 5 minutes in history.  \n\nSchool is NOT out.  Lesson One:  Allow plenty of time to get seated at Alice's. \n\nFinally seated, our server orbited by, only barely interested in our presence.  Having seen the big-unit pimped on TV, we had agreed to try it.  The \"Big-Unit\" is 22\" of all-beef hot dog on a bun.  For some reason I thought it would be special.  Stupid me.  We asked for cheese on top and for half of the dog to have chili as my wife doesn't like chili. So that means the whole dog would have cheese, and half of the dog would have both cheese and chili.  Complicated?  Read on.\n\nOK, so now we've been at Alice's for 50 minutes (FIFTY) and have not been served.  \n\nLesson two:  Service at Alice's is S-L-O-W.  \n\nNo matter how loud they pump up the music, the servers and kitchen can not keep the beat.  I hadn't intended on keeping track, but at 45 minutes I started to notice that I was getting pretty hungry.  At 55 minutes our server suddenly looks in our direction, probably from the pain of 3 pairs of eyes following her every move and rushes to the kitchen.  \n\nThe \"Big Unit\" is supposed to be the signature dish at Alice's.  When a \"Big Unit\" is served a bell is rung and all the servers stand up and mutter (in unison) \"big unit\".  Ob la te, ob la ta, life goes on.  Not much of a production, but that's ok.  I didn't really want the hoopla I thought might come with it.  \n\nLesson Three:  The \"Big Unit\" is no Big Deal.\n\nThe BU arrives naked on one side and cheese and chili on the other. Sheesh\n\nLesson four: Wait staff either cannot take orders or do not check orders.  \n\nBut, by this time our parking meter was going to run out, so eating was our first priority. \n\nLesson 5, bring quarters for the meters or park in the public garage.\n\n We politely asked for mayo, pickle relish and onions as the waitress drifted by from time to time. The mayo came first....5 minutes later the pickle relish was dropped off on a buzz by, and the onions...well, we never saw them.  \n\nLesson six: oh hell, you get the idea.\n\nOur dining partner ordered a fried chicken sandwich.  Her only comment was that it would have better if it had not been fried and was otherwise bland.\n\nI think this is really a place to go for a beer at the bar. Or, if you are with a group large enough to attract the interest of the wait staff and and your group is interested in drinking mass quantities of beer, thus disabling the usual gag reflex that might prevent you from eating everything put in front of you.  Or maybe you want to embarrass a weight challenged friend and make them order a \"big deal\" (oh sorry, \"Big Unit\") and watch them stuff 22\" of all-beef boiled doggie into their face.  ha ha ha.  What fun.  Really.\n\nOK, so the bottom line.  \n\nGo once 'cause you can't believe all the other bad reviews and you're sure Alice would never be a part of this.  Then, write a review apologizing to all the previous reviewers who tried to warn you.\n\nOh oh, I almost forgot.  The wait staff wear eye makup.  Just like Alice.  Well, sorta like Alice.  Alright, not at all at all like alice.\n\nLike I said, Alice doesn't live here anymore.  And we told you so.  Schools out.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UL9chyH0a4Pj8J_9M6WSpA", "review_id": "wOjQEfLXle2-VeWjITbWJw", "text": "I wanted to stop by here while I was walking around downtown Phoenix.  I came in just as a Diamondbacks game was finishing.  It was DEAD inside.  I sat at the bar and ordered water and a margarita.  It was the worst margarita I've ever had.  There was so much strawberry syrup and it was so sweet that I only drank a few sips, finished my water, and left.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZLenbJsbMXJxX4qSd3MzsA", "review_id": "eLnlSpE32zfaLzt_R_JKoA", "text": "I have always loved this place and everyone I bring here loves it too. I go at least once a month and never had any problems. Really cool stuff to look and the merchandise is fun too.\n\nThe staff is usually friendly and the prices aren't too high. This is the only place I can find really good smoked meat!", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C0WhCeFcuuBgKEHrQlyP1A", "review_id": "2Gv_yB3sLrXWt-ocShj4ig", "text": "Well I guess I don't reall have anything good to say about this place, but not anything bad either.  I've been here a few times with friends and by myself, and nothing ever really strikes me or disappoints me.  The food is okay.  The waitstaff is okay.  It's normally pretty empty when I go.  I think if you're gonna have a cool concept then stick to it and make it stand out.  I get the whole dark makeup thing, but it's stil not doing it for me. I guess I'd say go there if you enjoy mediocrity.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gEA9RJY4oSGk3P29_rGAsw", "review_id": "DOePwPJC4PR5m_zp7j7JeQ", "text": "I am wary of any place featured on a food show. Guy Fiere has burned me in the past, but I have had some good experiences in the past. That Bordain guy from the travel channel is usually knuckle deep in leftover pig parts, so I have no idea why I decided to take his advice to come here. I liked the idea of the joint... Blazing horns when someone orders the super long hot dog named after a sports dude... the \"big unit\"... Everyone sportin the Alice Cooper eye makeup... \n\nI was going to order a Cuban sandwich but my roomie got it instead, so I decided on some brisket. Surprisingly small size portion cut very thin. I did enjoy trying a bevy of bbq sauces, my favorite being a sweet tangy variety. The service was suck though. Our server couldn't wait to be out of there it seemed, and our refills (when we got them) seemed to slam down on the table. I don't care if someone smokes, but don't pile on the girlie perfume to try and hide it. Every time a cloud of some sickeningly sweet perfume and Marlboros as she rushed by carrying someone's drink order. Although I did appreciate the two drunk women at the bar who fell on the floor a few times and were clearly having more fun than I. Not worth the drive from Nor Phx.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qrpmVDaG61koJH8Taiw_Ug", "review_id": "Q6_UIXYy7JcH_6TrC0l7RQ", "text": "Oh Alice Cooper, i love you, you're music...I really do.  \n\nThe Ambiance: It is cool, i liked it, cuz I like lots of rock and roll stuff, signed pics form other bands, and if you like Hair Metal, this place will make you jizz, It made me jizz. :D I love Alice Cooper's pics on the table, and everywehre, and the guitars.  \n\nOk, folks, THIS IS A SPORTS BAR, GET APPETIZERS AND GET DRUNK that's it.  I wouldn't order the dinner here, just don't. GET ALCOHOL! AND APPETIZERS AND ENJOY THE GAME! Go with friends.  \n\nok, so is Customer Service pretty non-existant in Arizona? or do they smell the LA on me? i dunno.  \n\nAgain, I wouldn't go back, maybe just to get drunk, cuz I like the music they play, but i'd hang at the bar, get a drink and go...only cuz I like Alice Cooper.....but for dinner, this place is a no go...........Just dont' do it, stick to a damn sammich. \n\nso check it at for a sports thing. \n\nand if you're trying to get laid.......don't just dont.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n1KWJCpVeoTrzcN9iATfKA", "review_id": "dcQEg0XFbdvvn69UXJOhIQ", "text": "Good food and ice cold drinks meet Rock music!  A first choice before or after any event at USAirways Center or Chase Field.  The place fills up quick on event nights so show up early!", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Q-5tp8EOnIKosqZ0MNBVcQ", "review_id": "dAUhwRTexts2wIcPVw-92w", "text": "I just had to order \"The Big Unit\".  This caused a lot of yelling behind the bar amongst the servers adorned in black tears and diamondback jerseys.  \n\nWhen the two foot dog was served, I immediately text a pic of my bf  posing with the ridiculously inappropriate wiener in pre-bite stance.  This caused a lot of replies about how gay he really is (which is pretty much true).\n\nThe funny part was that the dog was actually pretty good and that's coming from a Chicagoan.  I don't recommend the chili though.\n\nMy bf had the \"Ricky Ricardo's Cuban\" and was very pleased with it as well.  I was surprised to note more than a few vegetarian items on the menu and quite a few other items I'd like to try.\n\nI don't get the hard rock cafe meets sportsbar concept, but it didn't interfere with my enjoyment so to each their own.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "67QGJdqABqaSEsQR4esrsA", "review_id": "VMzIFKM8dzSbZaS_Esj0HQ", "text": "To be honest, I only came here for the sheer novelty, but after seeing the prices at US Airways, I could understand why people would go here. \n\nAlso, as part of the novelty, I decided to have \"The Big Unit\".   It's exactly like what Tony Bourdain said, it tastes like a hot dog. Nothing remarkable, minus the fact you're eating a 22 inch hot dog. \n\nAs for flavor, it was salty, like it had been soaking in hot dog water, and it was a little cold at times. The cheese and chili was decent, but it really needed some onions and jalapeno.  The bun was delicious though. \n\nThe sides, fries and coleslaw, were also pretty tasty.\n\nBut the most important part is that I manned up, and took all of that dog. Next time, I'll try something else, but I'd definitely eat here over the inflated prices at the game.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Mo5EQlhd9Sqw26j6YjxYKQ", "review_id": "2hDEedvTQlbAZRTJDj5rTg", "text": "Novelty aside, what I ordered was actually pretty good  There was a lot to choose from, the prices were good as well.  I can't say the next time I'm in AZ I would go back, or would ever go back, but it was worth the trip.  I had to pass on the two foot long dog, but saw a couple of other tables order it, and it is massive...call me crazy, but ordering a two foot hot dog named 'the big unit' after MLB Pitcher Randy Johnson just didn't sound that appetizing to me.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "caELu3OqZm8LkdikpmEB4w", "review_id": "3rIBwSAQ1RGwHgqBeQBb5Q", "text": "I've been here multiple times and never had a complaint. The menu is vast, the food is good and the service is always up to par. I enjoy this place because it is a shrine to two things I love: Sports and Music. Right next to a platnum record is a Diamondbacks jersey. How great is that? The menu is also catchy with things like a one foot long hot dog called \"The Big Unit\" in tribute to Randy Johnson of course. The menu prices are more than fair and I highly recomend drinking some beers here before you go into US Airways or Chase Field to save your self some money.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0_nI0EtDmHdiBFIRL9RIlA", "review_id": "f-wE25pVUDiOxVCayauGJQ", "text": "4 Stars for the ambiance 2 stars for the food & 3 stars for the service.\nFun place to go, lots of seating & lots of rock-n-roll stuff but the food, ugh!", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L6uz4WwrkfZhxTKz2fBnpg", "review_id": "4Kl_U9MYqBhyFkpi1NdUWQ", "text": "Novelty, Novelty, Novelty.\n\nSure, this place is a gigantic novelty. Alice Cooper themed.\nIt's a HUGE restaurant with big screens everywhere, a full bar, a nice giant outdoor seating area, too.\nThe waiters come out with make-up like Alice Cooper, as well.\nIt's quite the sight, but unfortunately, I was never a huge Alice Cooper fan [not to say I dislike Alice Cooper, I was just never that into him.]\nSo, obviously, that isn't what brought me here.\nWhat brought me to Cooperstown was their claim of having the \"Longest Hot Dog in the World!\"\nI'm all about gimmicks and I will absolutely put down $15 for a gimmick dog, especially because I love finding unique hot dogs.\n\nI went down to Cooperstown, got seated, make-up clad waitress asks me what I'd like and I tell her I'll have the 2 foot long hot dog: To-Go, please. She looks at me strangely and then leaves with my order. My two friends didn't eat anything.\n\nAbout fifteen to twenty minutes later, a big red light flashes and an alarm goes off, which draws everyones attention to the door by the kitchen. Just then, my waitress enters the dining hall with a 2 foot tinfoil spear, which she placed in front of me. I was happy with the size, to say the least. I opened it up, threw on some ketchup and took a bite before leaving.\n\nI let my friends try it, as well, and we all agreed, the dog was juicy and delicious! The main issue I had with it, though, was the bun. The bun was simply a baguette. It was very hard and definitely not like eating a hot dog.\n\nIf this place wants my extra 2 stars, they'll have to invent a softer 2 food bun to go with this [did I mention the hot dog actually sticks out on both sides of the baguette, it was huge!]\n\nAside from my hot dog,  the service was a little slow and the place, though blasting music, was somehow empty, stale, and awkwardly quiet. It's likely because it's such a huge space occupied by so little.\n\nEither way, it's definitely worth the experience, but I'd go in the evening when there's possibly more atmosphere around.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "louB3kZJk_PKdNazm9iw_Q", "review_id": "l2vSWL_uMYbGL3g3RHmbsA", "text": "Decent bar food with all the servers dressed in Alice Cooper attire.  \nI am being open-minded and starting this thing off with 5 stars.  \n\nMinus one star for being a bit overpriced on the appetizer end.  I ordered onion rings at $8 per order.  Seriously, are 15 onion rings worth $8? \n\nMinus one star for not having any parking.  You have to park a couple of blocks away in the ghetto area to find a spot.  You will have 2-3 beggars asking you for change to and from your car.  There was a dude who wanted to wash my windows for money.  \n\nMinus half a star for putting the gratuity on the bill and charging for it.  I hate that crap.  \n\nPlus half a star for the waitresses who are dressed heavy metal-like wearing mid-riffs with the tramp stamp.  I always wanted to date chicks like that, but was ummm...to busy with umm....other chicks chasing me down.  Yeah, yeah, yeah, and I just umm...you know, didnt have time for them at that point in my life.  \n\nI better stop my review now.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XWGCBxSa_ZlDErwj6969Bw", "review_id": "YwD-ppWov5r9dEvjnTNQ_g", "text": "Fun time eating burgers before a Diamondbacks game. Burger was good.  Hot dog was huge. We like the mix of baseball and rock memorabila.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0CY9WLYFbVJfOMV2-B88oA", "review_id": "WtkI1c94tBr_otgIjsHHCA", "text": "Ted, something strange is afoot at the CircleK, I mean...CoopersTown! Holy Rock&Rolla Batman this place is swingin! The Food, BBQ in particular has gotten really good & whats this? THREE local beers on tap? Yes my Friends this is a place to try once more! The servers still wear makeup like the COOP himself and I must say there is no better pre Suns game hangout! GAME ON!", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "66tWp8ThwPATFUxYNPyYLw", "review_id": "0bzoZkt66r5YuyPtzODWug", "text": "Another one of the places we hit up on a pub crawl night.  Like most downtown venues, it depends on what's going on down there to how busy they are, but I've never been disappointed.  Even when it's completely dead, the staff is friendly and nice.  The bar staff all seems knowledgeable, and was really willing to help us as we drank through the alphabet - I think it was their suggestion that for \"H\" we try a Harvey Wallbanger....\n\nThe only advice I have, is don't let your drunk friend wander off by himself.  If you walk into the kitchen when looking for the bathroom, they very nicely escort you out.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xxqO0Z-neqNlS1myYq7ZrA", "review_id": "Kmoj49OewWu3qHOsWi67Xw", "text": "We had a good meal here before the game. The hot wings with the house sauce on them were very good, and I had the mac & cheese. That was good too. My dad liked the chili, and even got a cup of milk to go with it. Oh, the french fries are good too. \n\nThe guy on the patio played Desperado as we were leaving. It's a family favorite song, so that was a nice touch.\n\nThen we went to the D-Backs game and watched the Brewers win by one run. I'm not from Phoenix and don't live there either, so I really didn't care. The stadium is nice, though.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IhcTLLWKS6ZiNyIX9oQQPQ", "review_id": "D10GZudB0J7wDiiTtmDm0A", "text": "I give Cooperstown a five star - based on their pricing alone.  I ate lunch with 2 kids and our bill was $30 with tip.  The food is nothing fancy - just delicious and refreshing on a hot day.  The girls said their chicken fingers and mac and cheese was good and I really enjoyed the Ty Cobb Salad.  Also, love the giant glasses of iced tea.  \n\nThe service was attentive and quick for being so busy.  Neat place to go overall.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4I20VXHPK2V3pY8yTYm6sA", "review_id": "TWtD2EQ1LeVcohAUQYpl4Q", "text": "It is a very large place with seating outside almost as large as what is inside. Looking around you can see all kinds of memorabilia but you also see hints of quite a hoping place when it is packed -- like Margaritaville is in Cayman during spring break. On the evening we went it was deserted with maybe only three or four other tables occupied at 7:30 PM. Being next to the stadium and focused on the intersection of rock 'n' roll and sports I can imagine the place looks very different at game time.\n\nLooking at the menu I saw many things I could certainly try but with The Big Unit staring at me it had to come down to that -- a 22 inch, full pound, Vienna Beef hot dog. I knew 22 inches was big but my God did I underestimate it when it arrived at the table, and arrive it did with a bell ring by the waitress and call out that someone ordered a Big Unit. Holy carp it is a monster!\n\nI shared some pieces of it but for the most part I actually ate it. It was my first hot dog in probably more than 10 years and it will probably be at least that long before I have another one. With that said, however, it was a good meal. As crazy as it was it actually sat well in my stomach and things worked out well later too shall we say. I would love to see the place on a packed night but I do not think I would be that adventurous enough to make the trek to see it in action.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_OhvZDcj6wYIXmEAL9zikw", "review_id": "ngUuFO9iWfq3ZlrDJKT18w", "text": "Order the Wings of Mass Destruction.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GO5QVMnvvE4CABiJPgSYgw", "review_id": "g3bttV21VQoLml8dImDXog", "text": "THE place for pregame lunch. Service is almost always great, I've only had one waitress who was not so good and I've been going there for years. Lots of room and it gets packed! I LOVE their blue Dean Martin Margarita and the veggie quesadilla. My husband is a big fan of the Devil's Ale and Pratt's pulled pork. The prices are very reasonable and I love that they offer mandarin oranges as a side. They also stock my favorite hot sauce instead of just Tabasco. Lots of fun stuff to look at on the walls and always a good mix of sports on TV.  Always a good time.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DrJnC62-eMRnFai6immsbQ", "review_id": "hgdkSXcgSccbm1JbIZCBzQ", "text": "Went to Cooperstown for lunch today. It was amazing!!! The Big Unit was huge and I had the whole works on it. I'm really not a big fan of sauerkraut, tomatoes, and onions but I went for it cuz it had bacon...and you know...bacon makes everything better. =o) The Big Unit is 22 inches long that was covered with chili, bacon, cheese, onions, tomatoes, sauerkraut, and relish. Hmmm...maybe I left off some toppings and it came with side of fries. This is definitely a meal that you can share with someone. It's just under 20 bucks. Oh...when they come out to serve the food the bell rings and they scream \"BIG UNIT!!!\" \n\nBy the way...please remember to bring quarters when you come to this place. A minute away from the place we realized we forgot to check if we had quarters. Luckily, I had quarters otherwise we would have had to detour for some quarters. \n\nThe service was great and quick. The place was clean and the staff was friendly.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "juB4dIllPpM4Mt4_x2SErQ", "review_id": "KwyCMDpkkZXWlP2vCMrD6Q", "text": "this is my watering hole prior to a dbacks game. I always park right behind or next to Cooperstown. I don't think id ever go out of my way to come here except for when i am downtown for a ballgame though.\n\nI usually sit at the bar, everything i have ever eaten here has been good. Love the many options of beers on draft and have met some good people while enjoying the beers at the bar. Lots of large projector screens and TV's everywhere so you can catch up on sports. Still need to eat the big unit one day. When the weather is nice i enjoy sitting outside and using the outside bar for my drinks. \n\ngive this place a try next time your looking to kill time before a dbacks game. I wouldn't go anywhere else (aka don't go to the mexican joint on 7th street because its over priced and lame)", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BuHLITNSojuC8DrMjFpBuQ", "review_id": "SYMswPS43q25Rey_5ztccw", "text": "Alice Cooperstown was one of the highlights on our Man vs. Food roadtrip.  Their 22 inch hot dogs were profiled on their Phoenix show, so we had to check them out!!\n\nThe restaurant is located right smack in the middle of downtown, across the street from the convention center and baseball park.  You have to pay for parking at an independent lot, but our problem was that we had a 29 foot motorhome to deal with. We parked about 3/4 of a mile down the road, in a shady area to save umpteen dollars on parking.  Smart move?? Everything was intact when we returned!\n\nMy husband ordered the Big Unit for himself and I ordered just the plain hot dog to share with our sons.  My husband devoured his lunch and my sons and I had quite a bit left over. It's a lot of dog!!  The hot dog was good, not incredibly hot, but very good.  That is all we ordered, heck it was a ton of food!\n\nMy only complaint was the service, not friendly and only somewhat attentive. It was interesting to see that all of the employees had the Alice Cooper make-up.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PS0lCxjGNeUrKxYSdpW-Aw", "review_id": "Txbs-Iynall0qrAOmtOTmA", "text": "This is a really fun place to grab some cocktails or beers before an event or game. My friends and I have a tradition of drinking here before DBACKS games and we always love it. Drinks are reasonable, especially if you ask the specials, and way cheaper than beers at BOB. \n\nAs for food they have an awesome menu, but the food came off a bit cheap in quality to me so I don't think it's worth ten dollars a plate. But if your hungry it will get the job done! Although...one of the days I want to try and eat one of those One Pound hot dogs they have. It is a personal goal. \n\nI recommend:\nFox Sports Marg\nBeers\nGrape Bombers", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T_kMEgHqIqwbHR_7yhqWFw", "review_id": "FdE2ECBfvV6NyBA8rzRjMQ", "text": "Most sports bars offer a lot of TV's and food that is average at best. Alice Cooperstown delivers on both. I didn't have the Big Unit, but plenty of people in the bar did, I know this because of the annoying bell the ring when they bring it out, that is really the only downside from my dining experience. \n\nThe service was good for a pregame crowd, granted it was for a Diamondbacks game and they are 25 games out of first, but the place was still busy and the staff delivered. The wings have a little bit of kick, but there is a small but good beer selection to cool off the pallet. If you are downtown for a game, you should stop in and check it out.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W0L9qw8Ulec-SvnstoOsjw", "review_id": "VLa_rWJ0nDkhc6xURyt0jQ", "text": "This is the greatest restaurant I've ever been to.  But I love rock music.  If you hate rock music and baseball and you have no sense of humor, you probably won't get as much of a kick out of this place as we always do.  We ALWAYS go here when we're in Phoenix.  Good food, awesome decor and quirky menu choices like \"Wings of Mass Destruction\" and \"Megadeth Meatloaf.\"", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "1BW2HC851fJKPfJeQxjkTA", "review_id": "EbbGNaXQWXJ9j8TlNCz9vA", "text": "We were downtown see a friend's exhibit and stopped by for dinner. Luckily it wasn't on a night when the D-backs were in town, so the place was only half full.  The food was good and the atmosphere was fun.  The Big Unit was too much!", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ivOf3yHKqexO5STXVTmfDw", "review_id": "L-bZxOqhpSHaaSb53MRibg", "text": "As a huge Alice Cooper fan, I had to check this place out once I heard about it on Man v. Food.  The moment I opened the doors, I knew that this place totally rocked.  Alice has memorabilia from his career, the career's of other musicians, and athletes plastered all over the walls.  To top it all off decor wise, there are several huge projector screens showing games above the bar, etc.  Absolutely awesome.  As for the food, I really enjoyed it.  Every time I go, I get something new, and I haven't been disappointed yet.  My favorite is the Mac & Cheese.  It was amazing.  Next on the list is totally the Wings of Mass Destruction.  As for desert, I've had the catcher's mitt brownie, and holy crap!!!!  At first, I thought it would just be a large brownie, uh I was wrong.  This thing is even shaped like a freaking catcher's mitt!  Fingers and all!  Not to mention it's pretty tasty, although it could use more ice cream on top.  The service has been good.  Even when the place is crowded prior to a Diamondbacks game, the service is fairly speedy.  I can't complain.  All in all, Cooperstown is awesome.I'll keep going back for years.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hM9ZKQLA4RGzdjZkMye5bg", "review_id": "J4zNkxzcxUddlw91eWbbiQ", "text": "great place to chill and watch a game... its right across the street from where the suns play.  had the adam richmond big unit hot dog that was on tv and it was ok... more just something to get people to come in... the wings were good though... I just like the restaurant to chill in.... wish they had one in CA", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "YLE6GoJ61fb0QBF7JTkaJg", "review_id": "CJGxRevq4c-fUD2IpThKAw", "text": "Joining me for a Phoenix Suns and AZ D-Backs game, you will find me at Alice Cooperstown.  It's a great blend of sports and music!!  This place is \"off the hizzle~zizzle\" when it comes to a great place to meet friends prior to and after a game in Downtown Phoenix.  It's a unique combination of quality bar style food with an energetic atmosphere.\n\nTheir service is good.  Everyone that works here is all done up in their best face paint \"Alla Alice Cooper-esque\" and the walls are full of memorabilia from both Randy Johnson and Alice Cooper creating one of the most unique places in the city to dine and drink. Seating is available both inside and on their patio.  They have a court yard too where bands play and for unique events.\n\nTheir food again is good but remember it's primarily a sports bar.  I've had \"The Big Unit\" Hot Dog with all the trimmings as seen on Man vs Food.  It's surprisingly good and a great thing to share with a couple of friends.  The whole place yells out \"THE BIG UNIT\" when it's served.  It made me feel somewhat \"manly\" more so than usual :-)  \n\nI recommend their BBQ chicken, Tommy's Cali Burger and their \"no more Mr. Nice guy ~ chipotle chicken pasta ~ Yum!  They also offer a low carb menu for those healthy eaters if you can believe that.\n\nFood = 4\nService = 4\nGreat time to have with friends = 5!!\n\nI hope to see you there sometime before or after a Sun's or D-Backs game!", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QpLo1f7PqcGFlMO7icQwlQ", "review_id": "UvJM1pd2YCD3MKkbnBgYWQ", "text": "Pretty good.  Typical sports bar food. Calimari was ok, chili was pretty good, fries were awesome, and the burger wasn't bad.\nMy friend had the bases loaded big unit (as seen on man vs food). It is an insanely huge hotdog with all the toppings. Could feed 3-4 people.\nExpect to pay $15 or so per person.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XfswktqW8EXIAWpxzR8phA", "review_id": "H2pibEkKdq4Paf5leVqJhQ", "text": "It is quite overwhelming watching football here on Sundays. With every game on and trying to pay attention to your fantasy team is tough.\n\nI tried the \"Big Unit\" and I thought the hotdog, itself, tasted like it was microwaved. The Chili, for some reason I cant point out why,was the best ive ever tasted. The night before I had ribs and wings. Both really good\n\nThe bartender on Sunday was cool. I spent over $60 but the beer and food was worth it", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DwU7KVfebA70AlVtX0iOWw", "review_id": "yNCRRpUNOB7WOb0alN0JoA", "text": "Meet up here for lots of events downtown (Suns, Super Cross, Diamondbacks, Concerts, etc.) and like it here. Food and Drinks are good enough. It is easy to get to, and easy for others to find. Jacksons on 3rd use to be a cool spot as well.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wg7_CNPjldO2QKzL9oAeiQ", "review_id": "1bGZcOM5ixU1L50jxwNN0Q", "text": "I had the \"Cabo Wabo\" fish tacos.\nSammy Hagar would be pissed.\nDry fish, cheddar cheese and lemon? Has this chef ever been to Mexico?\nStick with the burgers and beers.\n\nA fun place for out-of-towners.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xQJY0AAY4yRaUqWUjD_nLQ", "review_id": "CKEnGEAlRLa2m5j403hxLw", "text": "This rating would have been 5 stars, except that when my friends showed up, Mike the bartender became very, very inattentive. He had been very nice with me. We'd talked some while he was making drinks and while I waited for my friends. I told Mike that we were in a bit of a hurry as we had tickets to Christmas Pudding. We wanted to have dinner and walk over to the show. \n\nWhen my friends showed up it was as if one of them was an ex from a bad breakup. We needed to order food (and I had politely made him aware that we'd be in a bit of a hurry). He asked for our drink order and when I asked if we could just order food, he told us to wait and walked away. Yes, seriously. I was shocked, as were my friends. I had to assure them that he'd been nice just a few moments earlier. \n\nHe finally came back by. One friend ordered a sandwich and we didn't realize that Mike didn't bother to ask her what sides she wanted until we got the meal. She got mashed potatoes and beans. . . not what she wanted. So now we had to wait more for the sides she did want.\n\nI'm not sure what happened in Mike's world that night, be a switch flipped and he just seemed unhappy. The switch flipped back shortly before we left and he was nice again, but the damage was done. We all left good tips, even in spite of the medicore service.\n\nI'm also shocked that Alice Cooper would allow the women's restroom to be as shabby as it is. I know the restaurant draws a rather rowdy crowd, but that restroom is one I'd expect in a crappy dive bar, not in Alice Cooper's restaurant. C'mon Alice, fix it up!\n\nThe food was great! The overall atmosphere was fun. The issues with the one bartender were, I hope, a rarity.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NnIv0HrMX7XAmFHKsqSnVw", "review_id": "FzPjPc8CgCiWNiAeBlccfQ", "text": "Finally a bar with good food, I'm not expecting five star fare but I also want to have a good meal. Fish tacos, chili cheese fries and burgers are some favorites there. It's also a cool place to bring some out of town and rock fans.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NTI290Td8okOI8PQipxdCw", "review_id": "3UGw0jZoB2SSCRg8J5tiyg", "text": "The atmosphere is fun. All the waiters have some semblance of Coop make-up. There are lots of guitars, autographs, and concert posters on the walls. They have a variety of beers on tap. The food is very good and similar to what you might get a Chili's or Applebee's and not too much more expensive.\n\nThe restaurant website claims there is a lot for diners behind the venue. However, all the parking in the immediate area is paid lots. Free parking is hard, but not impossible without a walk to find on Suns' game night. I also understand if you can go to the restaurant during a basketball game this is the best, least crowded time.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WhLEj4nXKeX3UBkj35WJwA", "review_id": "TOw7zYIrxU5X3tsH9ti9bg", "text": "This place is a guilty pleasure of mine... one of those places I don't like to admit I like as much as I do.  A friend came to town and, being a huge KISS fan, insisted we go here.  Like a good hostess, I said OK and thought I'd suck up bad food in the name of hospitality.\n\nWas. I. Wrong.\n\nOk, the food isn't going to win any awards.  It's bar food.  But it's really quite good bar food.  I always end up with the turkey burger, with sides of fries and fries, extra crispy.  And a Gordo Stout. I want to be adventurous; I really do, but... for what it is, it just doesn't get any better.  Want a burger, or burger-esque food?  Forget Chilis (except for dessert), forget Red Robin, forget Applebees... head to Cooperstown.  \n\nAnd, if you're lucky, you'll get Ashlee as your waitress.  Dunno what it is about her, but she rocks.\n\nCouple of downsides that keep it from being a 4-star: \n\n1) it is often painfully loud in there.  Went there one time with my parents & the boyfriend's dad, and we couldn't hear each other and had to ask for the music to be turned down.  (Ashlee, rock star that she is, got it done.)\n\n2) Parking is a bit of a downer.  Pretty much all paid parking; I suppose you could find unpaid with a farther walk but, honestly, the area to the south looks a little dodgy and the area to the north is all arena.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IO3AsR6cdMto7VCwfPzf2w", "review_id": "kq0ny1nrAD0tsvkPdKSUwQ", "text": "I just really like the idea of this place. Sports and rock and roll? Who doesn't love that? The menu items all have clever names, some of which made me giggle. I was hoping the servers would be all Alice Cooper-ed out but they just a little bit of eye makeup on. The food is pretty cheap and they have drink specials every day of the week. We ordered the lobster quesadillas, onion rings, and a side salad. Everything tasted good and it was really filling. The service could have been a little bit better but I was so enthralled by the large televisions playing Sportscenter and all the concert posters on the walls that I didn't really mind. I definitely can see myself going here again after a basketball or baseball game.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "BLUDPZW_d2fAF0Pia28ZlA", "review_id": "5-XgVB5abXrb3UVgEAKB4g", "text": "Food was good, water was good, service was good. Hearing loud bells and people screaming BIG UNIT every five minutes got old, but if you only come here once in awhile I guess it's not that bad. \n\nThe parking situation is a joke. $5-$10 unless you want to walk for awhile or know your way around the area. There is a sign saying this isn't Cooperstown's choice or responsibility, but really they did pick this location so it is.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x3MmAEJ8qchhOoDdajCbbw", "review_id": "1Xg4EgmePvOG8TlrdNlrIw", "text": "Yes, I saw this place on Man vs Food and once I was in Phoenix visiting friends I was like heck yes lets go try that monster hot dog. Me and the bf split one and it was def enough for the 2 of us or 1 really large person, but for the large person I wouldn't recommend eating one because its really not healthy for you. It was good for a hot dog, my mind wasn't blown, but its still a great place to check out when you are in Phoenix. I was there during the Christmas holiday so it was dead downtown which means awesome parking but also made me wonder where everyone was... All in all a fun place if you are down with Alice Cooper and large beef franks.. Oh, and the large tvs were nice for watching ESPN as well... :)", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OCfUBIPmBpX0TaIgHikilw", "review_id": "YbQvHNrjZJ38mnh5rLuq7w", "text": "Actually...i\"d put it at 4 1/2 stars.  Not perfect.  But prety good food.  Can't say I'm an Alice Cooper fan, but we did see this on Man vs. Food and the opportunity came up to go there.\n\nWe stopped in mid-week for lunch.  Not crowded, the bar tender was GREAT.  Attentive, personable, good recommendations on food, but not intrusive.\n\nMy wife had the Lady Gaga sausage appetizer.  Fantastic sausage, spicy, great sauce, served with celery stalks and bleu cheese (optional).  She likes a good sausage.....let's leave it at that....and Alice Cooper delivered.\n\nSince the bartender claimed the place is a BBQ house, I went with a  BBQ beef sandwich, with chili and fries for the sides.  While the pig in me would have wanted more of everything, it was the perfect size for lunch.\n\nThe brisket was done perfectly.  We travel with a smoker...so I know a little about BBQ.   The BBQ sauce is very good.  I'd like it spicier, but I always do.  The sauce is multidimensional with some real \"depth\" to the bench.  It's not a one-trick pony BBQ sauce.  The sauce is also not thick, like ketchup.  It's definitely not off-the-shelf.\n\nThe Chili.  Two words; A-mazing.  A few weeks ago, we were at a chili cook-off.  Cooper's Town chili would have kicked some butt.  Again...could have been spicier, but there was some heat and there was LOTS of flavor.  Could definitely taste a hint of the BBQ sauce, cumin, and chili.  Saw what looked like slices of Anaheim or Serrano pepper.  And it has beans.  Again, seems to not have any thickener in it - I appreciate that.  A clean flavor.  Next time, the chili burger will be ordered.  The side portion is just too damn small - this stuff is good.\n\nPrices are decent - lunch for the 2 of us for just over $20.  Can't complain about that.\n\nThe decor is nice, cool memorabilia, autographs on the wall, definitely a sports bar with huge damn screens.  Nice place.  Nice time.  Thanks.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iNOnXh1iaEIUPfWFnMPdXg", "review_id": "aT8B_KGnD83Sh7npNKvuyw", "text": "Before going to a Suns game, we walked over to this restaurant to try the Big Unit hotdog.  We had the signature Man vs. food Big Unit hot dog and it was big.  My buddy and I split it in half and we both agreed that we could have eaten more and most likely have finished it.  There's nothing glorious about the hotdog other than it was big and it was covered with all of the toppings.  \nThis restaurant is just like a Hard Rock restaurant.  Most of the servers there wore makeup like Alice Cooper...that was pretty cool.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6ws6UtB_Co8ruJHwvc5xtQ", "review_id": "iYqhJeQ5lcx6luFv2qRkKg", "text": "Finally managed to make our way down here.  If you're a classic rock fan, you'll love this decor.  Food was pretty good, I ordered the roast beef dip and we also ordered the sampler appetizer. Pork sliders were very delicious, love the fries and the sandwich was very juicy and tender. Only item I wasn't a fan of was the wings, they just reminded me too much of kfc wings :/.  All in all just the atmosphere made me really enjoy this place", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "GrSixRnGIxNUJ1Cn5DNX9A", "review_id": "Sq5bnSCtQkwBwn8CaM248w", "text": "It's like they fitted an ESPN sportszone with big hair, spandex, and attitude.  Average food but it can slip because, hey...it's Alice Cooper.\n\nBeware of the big unit.  Seriously.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xB9Yze6uC1mJXEzA8wpWSw", "review_id": "-8UbbUFsCTRqzyboBqdzuA", "text": "Good food. The service was extremely slow and the hostess couldn't get her wait times anywhere near correct. The bartender was slower than a snail.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7_G2iHU7sRAAVim2gAbFvA", "review_id": "hr2Ld1SD7OiiibVqlqYOpg", "text": "I give this a 4.5. The service was okay, thank god I didn't get the waitress who was being really mean, haha. I got the french dip sandwich with fries and coleslaw, and finished the whole thing. It was soooo good. The fries were the best part. The place was pretty empty, but it was a tuesday so I think our waitress could have been faster. When I'm in Phoenix again I'll want to go back.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OKxtfws2vNEaixUY1UwPgw", "review_id": "6kIeeMVPufAy3jhpF3E6Rg", "text": "Awesome staff, great food and cool decor", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e9d9EQqOd2-NlX8WFx0aEg", "review_id": "5QK63H97p2_rg38-SQDT5Q", "text": "I have to admit, I kinda love Alice Cooperstown.  I fell in love with it the first time I came here in 2000.  I am not a local, and the idea that Alice Cooper would have a giant, warehouse style sports bar just makes me giggle (\"Where Jocks and Rock meet\"...hahahaha).  The face paint on the waitstaff was just cream.  FOR A SPORTSBAR, Alice Cooperstown's food is reliable and good.  I have never had to wait for a table and I have always received good service.  So, even though I am not a sports bar kind of girl, I have to give props where props are due.  Thumbs up.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lmkVxWnpnHGs-FisBDwbNw", "review_id": "lMDPUZOQE13fQkLuqSYnTw", "text": "This place I had mixed feeling about. I like Alice Cooper and he tied a unique concept together, food, sport, rock & roll and giant screen T.V. What man would not like this combination? \n\nThe Good : Atmosphere was cool, service was great, BBQ Sauce was amazing, The wings good too.\n\nThe Bad : I ordered the BBQ Sampler Plate with a side of Nightmare Chili and I was really disappointed. All of my dish was served at a room temperature. I don't expect it to come straight off the BBQ but at least microwave it before you send a plate out. I was expecting Nightmare Chili have flavor and heat but it turned out more like a Nap Time Chili cause it was very boring flavor. \n\nI would give this place a second chance cause service was good but no recommendations till then. Very disappointed with my dish, sorry Alice", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dGZ-eee52o_K1ZavYXYqXA", "review_id": "xwWHyh1VLGabzFDQ4zh4RQ", "text": "My friend and I were in town to catch some spring training games, and Alice Cooper'stown seemed like a natural stop for a post-game dinner. We had no trouble parking, as we were there on a Sunday night. We were seated after a short wait, and quickly ordered some fried mushroom appetizers. They arrived hot and fast, and were crispy and tasty. Our server wasn't what one would call personable, but it kinda went with the vibe of the place. In another environment I probably wouldn't have been amused. \n\nI was torn between ordering more standard bar fare (like a burger) or the chipotle pasta dish. I ended up with the pasta, and it was very good. Just enough heat for my wimpy palate. My dining partner ordered the grilled veggie sandwich, and was very disappointed. She said it was essentially a salad on Texas toast. However, she said that the fries and chili were very good. I'm a sucker for themed restaurants, so I thought the decor was fun. The restaurant really deserves 3.5 stars since I enjoyed my entree but my friend was so disappointed with hers. Would recommend for out-of-towners who like sports and rock.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zzQ2b-9Xu7-Tl8PNGZuspg", "review_id": "6qYiSFPNsFrhLaeUvrgf1A", "text": "Fun place to go with friends for the first time. Had to try the 22\" hot dog. Friendly staff and lively atmosphere. Good location, right behind arena and close to hotels. Came, saw, and conquered...", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QHWGKJlwpchGsEURbbSDKw", "review_id": "ANTezRs2Rzp2wabWDtmYqQ", "text": "I went here with my friend for lunch. The hostess (if that's what you'd call her) ignored the line of people to cash a tab for a server and didn't acknowledge us. I think everytime she sat someone down, she went in the back to stuff her face, because she took forever to come back. So finally when we thought we were going to be seated, she goes to cash another check and tells a waiter to seat us. He seats us right next to the men's restroom, so my friend went and asked the hostess if we could move and she said yeah sit wherever. Finally a server says he'll be with us, then a famale server takes our drink orders. It wasn't organized at all. Then my friend ordered a beer on tap and that didn't work. So she just ordered a bottle which was $5.00. I ordered the chili cheese fries. The chili came on the side, which I was glad for. It was pretty gross, it tasted like they put sweet bbq sauce in it and it's called volcano yeah right. I was very disappointed and will not return here. If you like crappy service and frozen, reheated food then go for it.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ylWOj2y7TV2e3yYeWhu2QA", "review_id": "MSQ0SW2w31nQ1gQd9KwTKA", "text": "I was one of 50 people who went there to get Adam's Big Unit.  The service was top notch and they move fast and get work done.  And the hot dog was sooooo huge and soooooo good.  I shared my picture of eating the big unit with Sebastian Bach and he commented back on it because it was so enormous!  It had great flavor and my favorite brioche bread.  I will be going back to attempt the dog on my own.  I am a tall skinny girl but I have a true appetite so I will definitely get that 22\" hot dog down no problem.  I highly recommend Cooperstown.  It is a great place to have good food and have a great time!", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C2L5RW-Kb3RrnGrJDX_utg", "review_id": "6g1lsG9KE9Vm1mUmV1vn2Q", "text": "+++Band on a Monday night\n+++++Delicious wings\n+++++$2.00 Beers\n+++Magic Johnson's Shroomer Burger\n+++++Cobb Salad\n\nAll the food here is amazing. Fun environment, great set-up. Really as good as it gets. It looks like they have great lunch specials too. I met my Dad and his flight crew here after they flew in from Chicago. They loved it! They met some friendly Aussies before I got there so it turned into a party.\nI didn't try the big unit, but it was fun to hear the bell ring every time the waiter brought one out. Maybe next time. Great service- very fast.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qZ_dR2o3naAhnb3-6D6sIw", "review_id": "qlZrv1BHtRODkdVQxSVPEg", "text": "First thing the hours and parking situation are TERRIBLE.  If you happen to be here after a sporting event next door the environment might be good, but when I went (7:30ish) the entire dining room was empty.  Staff outnumbered customers 2 to 1! \n\nThe food was average American food of the quality you can expect as most chains.  I was in fact one of those people who were sucked in by the Man vs Food episode and I finished the Big Unit all by myself.  To my niece - \"HAH!  I told you I could do it!\"\n\nThe best thing about the night was being with my family.  Overall, there must be better options and if you decide to go, you better check the hours before taking the trip.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y7KS04okqSFAbg1NyImHkQ", "review_id": "jLeAgW9TP2Srd0OmMwisbg", "text": "I want to love you, Alice Cooperstown, I really do. I have a few friends that actually work here-unfortunately none of them were my server. And the whole \"Big Unit\" thing.. I get it.. and it wouldn't have been so bad if someone wasn't ordering one every few minutes! Lol. \n\nMy boyfriend and I went here recently after going to Body Worlds @ the Arizona Science Center. The place itself is really rad, I love the decor and the idea of mixing a sports bar with rock & roll memorabilia. My boyfriend ordered the \"Tom Brady\" burger and I ordered the \"Sun Devils Clubhouse\" sandwich. Our food was pretty good, however our service was not so great. After we finally got our food, our server just never came back to check on us. Although she did walk by a few times, so I really didn't get that. She only stopped by once we were done to drop off the check. That was a big turnoff. \n\nI'd go back, as long as I don't get the disappearing act server again.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8e7-_g7kdk1Nqa7zZmktuw", "review_id": "lBLHlul5YeyMAEy9AWujWg", "text": "We wanted to try this place, ever since we saw it on Man VS Food. Finally had our chance and we were disappointed. We ordered the BIG UNIT, a 22 inch hotdog. What could be wrong? Its was made with VIENNA BEEF, you know the six little wieners in a mini can. It was BAD, I was expecting Nathan's! As far as the toppings A+, the Baguette roll A+. Would I come back, Yes, But to try something else.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UCQNrwN4_hHHTWYa8cqe_Q", "review_id": "0ntK_ETyjFvmvvkydolomg", "text": "Had a opportunity to bring a few of the family here last weekend! My baby big brother had the Big Unit and with help from all of us, I thought with the size this dog would have problems! Just because it's big! Doesn't mean it better! But this was not that bad. Wife and I shared an order of nachos, Daughter had her usual cheeseburger, son had an order of wings, which they are breaded, and was OK. Over all we had a great time. We will be coming back again!", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gg_OKjOAl_vVmdh5ZETuiw", "review_id": "P7jaagsuxMU8EjGP1HuvOQ", "text": "Tonight I made my first venture to Alice Cooperstown.  Why not?  I arrived at the ballpark early and wanted to fill my stomach.  I dig Alice and heard he ran a cool place.\n\nThe decor was pretty cool.  I've never been to Hard Rock Cafe but I'm guessing it's similar in style.  But who goes to a restaurant for the decor?  Atmosphere adds to the experience but the food is what matters the most.\n\nI thought about trying the Big Unit dog but opted for the Gonzo's BBQ Beef sandwich w/ fries and Nightmare chili and I added the hot link for $2 more.\n\nThe beef brisket was just okay.  I have much better and even for a few dollars cheaper elsewhere.  To be honest, though, I don't come to a place like this expecting the best of the best.  The hot link was standard.  The Nightmare chili really stood out.  Very tasty.  My beverage was served in a giant glass and the waitress kept the refills coming which is a major plus in my book.\n\nOverall the food was decent.  I wouldn't make a special trip down to this joint but I'd eat there again if I was already in the area for a ball game.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kcDJV34QWMKnCHXlv476bw", "review_id": "rCZlfefsGNFl4ZWenRXkZw", "text": "home of the infamous man v food bases loaded big unit hot dog...which we totally split! even with all the crazy fixings (and, not to mention the sheer size), this was an awesome hot dog!\n\nbut, the real dark horse were the sweet maple garlic wings! you have to try them...seriously! overall, a great sports restaurant/bar!\n\n\"BIG UNIT\"!", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5ICTAq9VC_EYvNXIt-nnBA", "review_id": "uukRIXTwOwH51LXYnUShcA", "text": "Yes we went here because it was on Man vs. Food! We were suprized how good the food was. Husband had ribs and LOVED them. I had a buffalo chicken sandwich and it was very good too. Service was friendly and quick. Good place for groups.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pvdXGtu6sAPDJiCIhfVBDQ", "review_id": "2gzDkqXOmOTcymqZ3_qjpw", "text": "I really dint care for this place. the music was blah and the out door seating was lame.The only cool thing i saw was the big unit. A home wrecking size weenie some old man was trying to deep throat.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WZF-Vqg_g7zzPYTR-_xgQw", "review_id": "TPp-Ui-vHeNX6cOSBTgF8Q", "text": "Best Sports bar in downtown by a mile. If you are lucky you might even get to meet Alice. The big unit is an amazing dog. As for the rest of the food I have never had anything bad and I have been going since it opened back in the day. Also a fun place to watch a show.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AeucYo8J-rZjcq09Wuqsjw", "review_id": "cSk_1UedAk7pyWDItfFh1w", "text": "So the b/f has been buggin for awhile to check this out place and even though i was not really in the mood for \"bar food \" i gave in. Inside is decorated pretty cool. The menu is creative in the naming and they do have a nice selection, but nothing really i HAD to have, ya know one of those kinds of menus.\n\ni will say service was good, and they are very cool about substitution and making your order the way you wish to make you happy. I tried the chicken wrap and it came with my choice of two side.. had the fries and mandarin oranges. the lover had some wings and he said they were pretty good. \n\nNice beer selection, i had the seasonal and loved it.\n\nI think this is a spot you should check out at least just once if you're in the area. Could be a good spot for after work drinks when you're just in the mood for a few drinks and something to snack on... not necessarily dinner.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xta7ZuKzZRDnMhY0qG7z8A", "review_id": "oFTFYVR1k-e7MtVz1DGXjQ", "text": "Dad and I stop in every time we're in Phoenix for Spring Training, it's fun, the huge lemonade mugs are just what we need after nine innings in the sun. The barbecue is very good - not the best in Phoenix (Town Talk II) - but better than most. Gonna have to try a Big Unit Dog next time, it's the cornerstone of the menu and as long as your arm. \n\nThe only critique I have is for the Wings of Mass Destruction. I dunno if we weren't hip to the joke or not, but we've found more WMDs in Iraq. Dad and I were stoked to share a basket and when we did the waitress gave us the disclaimer that if they're too hot, they can't be sent back. We thought \"allright, bring the pain.\" Maybe they switched up our order or something but these guys barely registered on the modestly spicy scale. \n\nThat asside, this is a great sports bar and a must-visit for spring training regulars.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "R9n2K6acBRqMjLVCUxgfOw", "review_id": "HYrAgP7WLFtCjjdDIa9DzA", "text": "We stopped here before a D-Backs game on a Saturday afternoon. We liked the idea of the baseball theme before a game and the dual reference of Alices last name and the home of baseball's hall of fame was not lost on us. All around you are the double references of rock and sport. On the wall are signed guitars, in the lobby is a basketball floor and actual backboard from the Suns. Large and spacious with many places to eat. Brick warehouse feel.\n\nOur server was friendly and attentive. All the servers sport a small version alices trademark \"black tear\" eyes. I ordered a Kurt Warner Reuben ($9.99) and my wife ordered the BBQ platter sampler ($13.99). The menu has lots of fun names for it's fare.\n\n Our food arrived in what seemed to be 2 minutes. The fastest I've ever experienced. This is a jeans and beer place. Your food will come in a basket lined with paper -- diner style. My sandwich was piled high with tender corned beef and toasted to perfection. The fries were crispy and hot. The slaw was crispy and fresh. The BBQ platter was delish and will definitely take a couple days to eat. Washed it all down with a draft Blue Moon. Often, celebrity-themed restarants have much to be desired on the food front -- overpriced for what you get -- but we were pleasantly surprised. \n\nOnce in a while the classic rock music background is punctuated by a ringing school bell and everyone shouts \"The Big Unit!\" which signals that someone has ordered the signature monster hot dog as featured on Man vs. Food on the Travel Channel.\n\nOverall a fun good time. Good place to bring visitors. We were here on a Saturday afternoon but I'll bet this place rocks at night on the big outdoor patio.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8dbRf1UsWp2ktXHZ6Zv06w", "review_id": "bNoq7CN4nFVCKdTw2S4HfQ", "text": "Friend asked me if I wanted to go out and I said heck ya, he said what about downtown Phoenix tonight, I asked him what does he have in mind, he being a rock n roll kinda guy said Copperstown! My 1st thought,,ooohhh yummy getting BBQ!!!! Everyone from the valley knows Copperstown gets down on BBQ, regardless if you're a rock n rock fan or not.  So I said let's roll!! \n\nOne of the things that Copperstown boast is that it's a one-of-a-kind sports bar, when we walked in I 1st thought eh Hard Rock Caf\u00e9 feeling,,,the guitars  on the wall, other rock banks & Alice's memorabilia on the walls and a store for those would like to buy Copperstown related items (sounds like Hard Rock right?). So that one of the kind feeling was lost on me but he does also have sport related memorabilia hanging on the walls as well and I have to say I was digging the blue glass behind the bar.\n\n All the staff has the \"Alice Eyes\" which I though was kinda cool, our waiter was very nice and friendly, when we got to Copperstown I checked in on Facebook and got 10% off our bill, which I thought was pretty cool too.  \n\nThe menu items are named after people, and I did catch a glance of the \"Big Unit\" hot dog, yes it is 22 inches, if I was with  a bigger party I wouldn't mind trying it, it looks loaded with everything and its 18 bucks, but if you split that between 3 or 4, that's really not bad,,,unless you're the type that can eat the entire dog, Im a Man Vs Food fan and I know Adam had his turn with the Big Unit,,,but anyways back to my trip to Coopertowns.  \n\nSo after scanning the menu, I was ready to try one of the bbq sandwiches, because it said messy but good , and I'm all about a messy bbq. I ordered the Gonzo's BBQ Beef which is beef brisket that had been slow smoked all day then shredded & tossed with bbq sauce and the sides were the nightmare chili and fries. I noticed they had drink specials so I ordered a drink or 2 lol. \n\nWhen I ordered I asked the waiter if the chili was spicy hot, he said yes, because something called nightmare chili gotta hurt right?? And I'm a fan of heat, so bring it on! Well sorry to disappoint yall, it hot at all, and maybe the name nightmare is from one of Alice's song and not for the heat it could have had, it but it was very favorable with a smoky taste to it, I wasn't let down by the absence of heat because I did enjoy the chili, in fact I wish I had more of it. Ok now the fries, I wasn't too keen on the fries they were deep fried and like had been dipped in batter or something because it had little nuggets on them, but cover them in bbq sauce and it's all ok, but I'll try the slaw next time. \n\nThe sandwich which I had been yearning for since ordering it came and I removed the top bun and expected to see a saucy meat mess and was let down I saw shredded beef and little sauce,,,,how is this messy? But the beef tasted so dang good; I just asked the waiter for more bbq sauce and got messy! Over all my experience at Cooperstown was enjoyable, was watching the NBA playoffs on all the screens except 2 screens had the Diamondback game on, the staff was friendly and fun and that right their makes a place Great! I do plan on going back and getting some more BBQ 4sure!", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9uFw7CY8uPBSJ7w3HbeTgw", "review_id": "lQ0skadWAwN-x5e1l-YlnQ", "text": "We went to Cooperstown for my first time on Father's day. It was extremely packed. We were told the waiting time would be 30 minutes. One hour later, we were finally seated. Granted it was Father's day and a baseball game was set to begin, I will give them the benefit of the doubt. Our service was not any better. We never were given any utensils and had to swipe them off another table. My son was starving by this point so I asked that they put the child's order in immediately, which never happened. We ordered an appetizer of salsa and chips which never came out. People seated after us were receiving their food and we had not received our appetizer! Our waitress noticed we hadn't received anything yet and went to go check. Magically our whole order was done and our appetizer came out WITH our order therefore it went to waste by that point. A little too late. My mashed potatoes came out luke-warm and were cold after a few bites. My husband didn't receive his beverage he ordered til asked about it after everyone else received their drinks. The food was nothing special but not the worst I've had. After our experience, I do not foresee us visiting Cooperstown again.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ec0_hyghnX9jZQW20OYeoA", "review_id": "SPZ38FHA46jsrN0oXp6eTA", "text": "OK I cannot speak for all their food, but their Adam RIchmond Big Unit hot dog was the best hot dog I have EVER had. It is really that good. 100% beef, goodness. \n\nGreat place for a beer  before heading to Chase field too.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OI-VGo5ij4TMHVw8xWrKNA", "review_id": "JOJekn4KgzgTcnS8cVZr0Q", "text": "Walked over before a dbacks game. Loved the beer garden, nice draft selection and good tunes. It will likely become tradition before future games.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xfz_Bb4RIYH7N3luWqbyHQ", "review_id": "rO5roOqJqlE8CeUPULfJxQ", "text": "Food was okay, but the service was great. Our waitress was on the ball even though the place was packed for MLB All Star festivities. \n\nMy friend tried the Big Unit and it was decent. You cannot expect a 22\" hot dog to be the best hot dog of your life, but it was worth a try when we were in town. I ordered the Cuban Sandwich and it was good. I would try something else on my next visit to town, but we will definitely be back.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "78B-3oE9qeibrtSU-3c3nQ", "review_id": "wYj-6_ud6JjIcQ2K_wA0UA", "text": "This place is a lot of fun as a result of the atmosphere and pleasant wait staff!  The menu rocks a combination of vegetarian items, low carb items, and greasy guilty pleasures.\n\nThe only problem is that it may be difficult to locate parking during peak hours, especially when a sporting event is taking place.\n\nDoes anyone know how frequently Mr. Cooper makes appearances in his restaurant?  I'm just curious...", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "o3FDn0YCRJpGHMPrpuUUpg", "review_id": "89wth4Mt73S-d1APwAdUvw", "text": "Alice Cooperstown is owned by rocker Alice Cooper and is a pretty unique sports bar in downtown Phoenix. Cooperstown was also featured on Man vs. Food.\n\nThe most unique item and the biggest draw on the menu is the \"Big Unit\" hot dog. This is by far the biggest hot dog that I've ever seen and the reason that I went to Cooperstown.\n\nThe Big Unit is a 1 pound, 22 inch long Vienna hot dog, on a baguette roll. You can choose any combination of 9 toppings for the Unit. \n\nI went with cheese sauce, jalapenos, bacon, and tomato. The dog had a good taste to it and the bread was fresh. I loved the cheese sauce and bacon, but would probably go without the jalapenos next time. Surprisingly I was able to finish the entire dog, but had to really force the last four or five bites down. I've never felt fuller in my life.\n\nUnique restaurant and menu along with good food gives Cooperstown 4 stars.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D-oZAfAXFBDfq_Px-IBquA", "review_id": "nlNczc46mBxppYNQylcgzw", "text": "Awesome food and great atmosphere.  Service was awesome.\n\nA perfect spot for pre/post game fun.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jev0yrmMJulOsfjKoT6jyA", "review_id": "4YlT64T8vCuoIarIAvccuA", "text": "Now this is what I am talking about!  Great atmosphere, interesting staff and good food.  This is the type of place that the Hard Rock forgot it should be.\n\nJust a few minutes walk from Chase Field in downtown Phoenix, A.C. is a great pre or post game stop.  Plenty of seating both indoor and out makes this restaurant manageable even during high traffic.  Staff is courteous and knowledgeable (even with the required eye makeup).  The staff was quick, attentive and appropriately chatty.  Many will share stories of Alice himself and all actually seem happy to be there.  Plenty of fantastic memorabilia adorns the walls from Alice's career and industry buddies so that even if there is a wait to be seated, you can kill the time by ogling your surroundings.\n\nThe food is above average with solid wings and bbq selections mostly named after music or sports stars.  However,  the real attraction is The Big Unit a 22 inch 1 pound hot dog personification of the former Diamondback pitching great (and A.C. partner) Randy Johnson.  Yes, that's right, a 22 inch hot dog on its own baguette.  This thing is so impressive that bell tolls and the staff shouts its name every time one leaves the kitchen.  You can get yours naked or piled with everything they've got in the back from jalapenos and bacon to chili and cheese whiz.  Definitely worth the trip just to see one of these monsters emerge from the back.  \n\nWhat could easily have been a run of the mill celebrity owned restaurant tourist trap is actually a fun, lively and must see staple of downtown Phoenix.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c9PdghcU2D80e0FKTZAM0g", "review_id": "y5CmKiQS2kQQppaTYIjsyg", "text": "We were in town for a seminar for 3 days and we decided to give the place a try only because it was featured on MvF.  We wanted to see whether we could conquer the Big Unit hotdog.  It is definitely a huge unit at 22 inches long.\n\nThere were very few customers on a non-game Thursday night so it was not that noisy.  Overall experience was ok.  Prices are ok.  The hotdog was a bit on the salty side but surely something that one must try out at least once.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mvseP5eZisF2lZy_7slv3g", "review_id": "BjNn7-f6PGf9B6vcsw3S7Q", "text": "Very fun tourist place. The staff was nice and the food was what I expected for a place next to a ball park and downtown Phoenix. THE BIG UNIT was a big hit...everytime someone order one they would ring a bell and yell BIG UNIT...it was cute and funny for the first 30 minutes then it got annoying. If you visit Phoenix it is a definite place to stop and visit for lunch and atmosphere.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4yyGQbNp197Hl528fXbMzw", "review_id": "IuPq6NKzEUXPDQUbge6Wkg", "text": "Went here because of Man vs Food.  Nice place to have a Beer and watch sports or just hang out.  But, the food, that is another story.  My daughter had the fish tacos.  They where like Libby TV dinner style fish sticks no taste.  My wife had the Cheeseburger, again no taste and not any better that a Bob's Big boy burger.  I had the hot wings, they where OK, and the nachos where like High school football game nachos.  Our waitress always acted like she was being bothered.  All in All, I tried this place for food and I will not be going back or recommend to anyone I know.  Drinks only OK!!!  2 words describes this place:  Tourist Trap.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xZvRLPJ1ixhFVomkXSfXAw", "review_id": "cGNGk7SLSpVUcvvvqDAL_g", "text": "great place to go with out of towners after a downtown game!\n\nthe drinks here are better than the bar food!", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 7, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "YmQmWKCGhvb2qRkHVgEUvg", "text": "Just like its namesake, this spot is loud, wild and crazy. If you come here before or after a sporting event, it's sure to be jam packed from floor to ceiling. I've seen every type of person here from the out of towner older gentlemen entertaining .... younger ladies.... to families taking down the super gigantic hot dog that Adam Richmond dominated on Man Vs Food to college student drinking the entire bar up before the game. It's a fun atmosphere, the food is generic bar food with the exception of some ginormous food options and overall just an exciting and enthusiastic crowd and seen. This is definitely a spot to keep on the list if you're in Downtown looking for a fun spot to stop into before or after a game.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rlcJkEoYzuiS7iF5XfXCMA", "review_id": "bPeHxr6NUXatMoNL33mVvw", "text": "$4 awesome bloody marys on weekends! And $4 bud drafts too. Tons of food, so do your health a favor and split a meal with someone else.\n\nCooper donates a lot back to our community. A friend of mine from college received a scholarship to Grand Canyon University funded by Alice Cooper. Support local! :)", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jUvFrTTsjUvoJNGdyUHKBQ", "review_id": "bUa2pqaXQ7fp0tCJFq7zOQ", "text": "Food is okay but nothing amazing. We had the huge hot dog\nAtmosphere and service are okay. So nothing special but hey it's Alice Cooper, my wife didnt even know him !", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hQxx3VixUBVmqDPCJBnBvA", "review_id": "SGIbXsllaT8N4QwoBl1xrA", "text": "Although the food was good the excessive price of the experience left me wanting more.  I ordered the macaroni and cheese, with chicken, for $13 - the portion was ok for the price, but less than an hour later I was hungry again. To drink I ordered the microbrewery SanTan Devil's Gordo Stout for $5.50. This was a very sad beer; watery, flat, and slightly sweet - over priced at any amount.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Yp8peIOj0YAR-hQfAOE49g", "review_id": "fLQEbzQnYnNjYK5agoG87w", "text": "Unless you are looking for drinks, save your money. Area was rundown, shop area had empty shelves and limited selection of sizes, and the fun was average.\n\nDecent for drinks or watching sports but don't make a mecca for this place. The big unit I had was below average. Bun was hard. Hot dog was flavorless and chilli was bland.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 11, "useful": 10, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "qhooXf7Uh8NP3mX6YG3Drw", "review_id": "8hHJ5yKjAMa4Nwvkxu1kTA", "text": "ROCK OUT WITH YOUR COCK OUT!!!\n\nAs a big heavy metal and hard rock fan I just had to make sure to hit up Alice Cooperstown on my recent visit to Phoenix. As I walked into this warehouse sized rock & sports mecca I was surely not disappointed.\n\nThis place is huge. There is an outdoor beer garden seating area on the side of the building and when you walk indoors you realize that this place is airplane hanger big. Rock and roll memorabilia is plastered everywhere here with a terriic amount of Alice Cooper posters, gold and platinum records, photos, paintings, guitars, and other stuff representing his Hall of Fame career plastered throughout. Even all the tables are covered in rock photos and images. Along side all of that is a mix of sports memorabilia spread throughout with flat screen tv's and large projection screens everywhere! Yeah, as you can imagine, they play some great rock music here, classic to current. This is the type of place that Hard Rock Cafe wishes it could be.\n\nThe menu here is pretty big with a mix of classic bar food, comfort food, and BBQ. Nice selection of beers on tap and in bottles. We ordered a mixed BBQ platter and it was actually some pretty decent BBQ! Great ribs and tasty brisket. Alas, what caught my eye was The Big Unit. Not just a regular hot dog, but 22 inches of Vienna Beef destruction loaded with chili, onions, jalapenos, sauerkraut, relish, tomatoes, cheese sauce, shredded cheddar, and bacon, along with a bunch of crispy fries. Oh Yeah! This is the dog that Adam Richman devoured on Man vs Food! They ring a big bell whenever this is ordered. I saw a few people give up on it and take half home in a box. Not me. Now I was going to join that fat ass and do some damage here myself!\n\nYup, I ate that whole damn thing! Honesty, it was pretty tasty and was not too hard to finish. Just had to pace myself. Drinking a huge cup of diet Coke while doing this was not too smart as my gut felt like it was going to explode! Still, I got the whole thing down my throat bit by bit and swallowed it whole. Heh-heh-heh! I sat there in euphoric bliss of my accomplishment. Boy, did I feel like a fat slob.\n\nOn the way out we had to look around the souvenier area and picked up a few things. Had a great time here and the food was pretty good. Nice waitress and all of them here wear Alice Cooper-like eye makeup while working which adds to the fun. Menu items are fairly priced too. This part of town is empty unless a game is going on and there is a parking garage across the street, along with metered spots on the streets but after 8PM they are free. Lots of available parking.\n\nMAN vs FOOD AIN'T GOT NOTHING ON ME!!!", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PDpWGp4PVts0rxK_h_2ntg", "review_id": "Ev6nliQ63B5q1dTxYj7Wcg", "text": "When I found out that this place actually existed, it was inevitable that I had to go if I ever made it out to Phoenix.  Alice Cooper + play off of baseball terminology = I must go.  And whenever I think about Alice Cooper, I always think about the diatribe he went on about Milwaukee in Wayne's World, making me wonder why this place isn't in Milwaukee instead.\n\nAnyway, being a Sunday in November with the Cardinals on the road, Downtown Phoenix was more or less deserted.  That being said, I didn't complain at the fact that I had my veritable pick of free parking on the street anywhere near the restaurant that day. \n\nI was actually confused.  The Cardinals were on the east coast on this particular day, and I imagine a sports bar like Cooperstown should be a little busier for a Cardinals game, but it really wasn't.  The place is big, spacious, with tons of big screen televisions showing a myriad of \"early\" NFL games, and the place was pretty low-populated throughout the entire time I was there.  I guess MST/PST people work on a different clock when it comes to football, because the place started filling up at around 2 pm, regardless if it were after the Cardinals had vanquished the gross Eagles.\n\nNo matter, Cooperstown was a good experience for me.  Firstly, my waitress, Alisha was a total cutie, and I totally dig chicks in sports jerseys AND face paint, and I'd totally fantasize about asking her out if I lived in Arizona.  The food was a little better than what I'd have expected from a sports bar; the variety was a tad on the expansive side, but I'm glad that my BBQ plate didn't have anything that was butchered and horrible.  But the suds flowed well and I was able to enjoy several football games simultaneously.  Multiple times, I wondered why it was so sparsely populated for a football afternoon, but I suppose that could be a little bit of a culture clash from the east coaster like me coming from a football crazed area like Atlanta.\n\nOverall: Free Sunday parking, no wait, cute waitress, above average food, lots of beer, tons of football to watch and enjoy.  Would consider coming back when my baseball travels bring me back out to Phoenix for a Dbacks game or more Fall League.  I want people to ring the bell and scream BIG UNIT for when I tackle that giant hot dog.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h_KVVvIQuybOPUC4iUOoOA", "review_id": "zkwl0Jz5L5Kei-Xq27hFbg", "text": "The food here is not particularly good, nor bad enough to make it stand out, other than its enormous hot-dog, \"the big unit\". However, the overpriced drinks make it a place you should pre-game before you head to for sports viewing. Clearly this place relies on its owner's renown for its reputation and customer base more so than it's ability to be a quality location.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T3OqI85mcQe8cBT0nEffsw", "review_id": "vq5RTCgzg0A-zX4rx7wSgw", "text": "I only came in here because Alice Cooper ROCK, however was not at all impressed with the food and service.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EoTooNBcxu0Hy0-XeZI8aw", "review_id": "5cEq7_Zih0WOYjFsEX1sfw", "text": "When we lived in AZ, my biggest regret was not coming here. I've always wanted to try it.\n\nDoing our road tripping this week, I was able to. \n\nParking was easy for a weekday...we went in - through the wrong door. Oops. The server who was stocking things seemed surprised, but rolled with it. She said we could sit anywhere we wanted (we were a party of three). We chose a table for 6 so we could spread out a little and not be so squished. She immediately snapped, \"Not that - it's for 6 people.\" I almost said, \"Then don't tell us we can sit wherever we want...\" I refrained. That surly girl nearly spoiled it, but luckily our server saved the day.\n\nI saw the hot dog...you know, the 22 inch insane monster on the menu. I split it with my friend. We didn't even finish it. It was delicious, if a bit salty. I knew it was a salt overload because in under an hour my fingers were swollen. :( Oh salt, why must I love you yet be so affected by you?\n\nWe didn't finish it, but definitely enjoyed it. If I get this again when in town, I'll get it plain and still split it with a friend.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZoBQ8bxdYJcaTbLPK02PaA", "review_id": "tMHcA1xPNgNWd8Kol5jbhA", "text": "The ambiance is great! I loved looking at all of the cool old school rock memorabilia! I even bought an Alice Cooperstown t-shirt for a Christmas present. They have hats, tank tops and t-shirts - great for any rock fan!\n\nThe food is great - you can expect the typical bar fare, but try to BBQ! They smoke everything in house and the bbq sauce is awesome!\n\nThey have a few menu items good for a \"diet\" but that's not why you come to Cooperstown! Enjoy the fries and the 16 inch hot dog - get it bases loaded for the full shabang!\n\nGo to Cooperstown before a baseball game and you'll be amazed with the fun, vibrant crowd. \n\nOH - and drink specials every day. I'm in!", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HFzJb1EnBsB6fD5s-9fXUA", "review_id": "ap7bYk-q4TgvWgeAzuvfDw", "text": "I had been to Cooperstown before and thought the food was \"ok\". I had ordered a pulled pork sandwich that was way too big and costs way too much. I didn't think I'd be back. However, I was babysitting my friends nephews this weekend and we both though it would be a hoot to tell the 5 year old we are going to grab a hot dog.\n\nHe is a picky eater so we didn't feed him lunch and when he said he was hungry we headed on over to Cooperstown.\n\nWe ordered our sodas and the 5 year old drank his in about 2 minutes. When we asked him if he wanted a hot dog he decided against it...bummer! So we ordered him a couple of sliders and the other nephew got the Mike Myers. \nMe and my friend ordered the hot dog just to see what the 5 year old thought.\n\nAnyway, along comes the food. The 5 year old said \"What the heck is that? That's a really big hot dog!\". And that was that.\n\nThe other nephew, age 12, got his Mike Myers and took about one bite out of it. He didn't like it much and I don't really blame him. I examined the sandwich only to find that the BBQ sauce on it was all dried up on the meat. The grilled pork loin appeared to be the only fresh meat on the sandwich. Ah well, 14 dollar sandwich down the drain.\n\nThe 5 year old took a tiny bite out of his dry hamburger slider and ate a couple of fries. The fries were just like Burger King fries...not so yummy.\n\nMe and my friend started eating the hot dog which had shredded cheese, bacon and pickles. Each side is a dollar, by t he way. Anyway....it tasted good for the first few bites but after that I was overwhelmed by the saltiness of the hot dog. Way too salty.\n\n50 dollars later I walked out with 3 take home containers and 4 people that were still hungry because they couldn't eat the food.\n\nOn to the ambiance; they sat us very close to the entrance/exit to the kitchen which is also near the bar. They had 4 TV's going and the music was blaring. We couldn't even hear each other talking.  I don't know why they had to have the music so loud...it was just annoying.\n\nOh, and I had to pay 5 bucks to park since there was something going on downtown....what a pain.\n\nI really think I am going to steer clear of this tourist trap from here on in. If you want some really good BBQ, head to Bobby Q's up north.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "VL3-X2kM2u2Z7dFo-FXVIA", "review_id": "j_Lis510w9u6uQTG-CagEg", "text": "Came here to split the \"Adam Richman's\" Loaded Big Unit, fat 22inch sausage on a french baguette smothered in chili, jalapeno, cheese, onions, tomatoes, bacon (although mine wasn't smothered in bacon :(). with a side of THE BEST seasoned fries I've ever had. So the unit had a lot of flavors but it wasn't too hot, but it was still great and I can finally say I tried it.\n\nAlso got a side of fried zucchini which was amazing as well, the marinara sauce it came with was really wet though, but the ranch the provided was good enough for me. I probably don't need to come in again for the loaded unit, but what I saw other people ordering made my mouth water, everything looks delicious! Service was great, nothing bad about this place at all. Came when there wasn't a sports game so it wasn't crowded :). Would come back just for the seasoned fries.. mmmmmmm.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "emu0l6MhOisx92hKMYT2Vw", "review_id": "TcFsfO37DH2aGaIWKfnSyg", "text": "Such a disappointment. I came here around Christmastime with my family and it was a Friday afternoon/early evening and the place was a bore. There was no interesting or exciting music like you would expect from a rock legend type bar. The food was alright. We shared an appetizer platter called the wildcat combo which was really tiny, enough for maybe two people. My dad had the mike meyers yeah baby sandwich, which was loaded with meats, actually pretty good. Our waitress was new, and boy was she struggling, but with a large party it can be a little difficult. One disappointment we had was with the bartending. My uncle ordered a french connection and they had no idea what it was, not that bartenders have to know every single drink on earth, but the fact that we had to look it up on a app made me feel like if the customer can look it up, shouldn't the bartenders have a book to look up things they don't know. Later that evening when we were about to leave, the place was packed the outside bar was crowded and inside was crowded too. There were couples waiting for over an hour for a table. If you just want a drink this place isn't bad, just make sure you know what's in it, but for regular dining I would skip it.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t1noI20OONTm8AiFKTodWQ", "review_id": "yHH6yWtmTHUzOip9KPmLlQ", "text": "Finally we went after being in AZ for 3 yrs, and seeing it on Man vs. Food. Its not all what it cracks up to be.\n\nIf you ever went to Dick's Last Resort in downtown San Diego, that's what the outside looks like.  Good luck trying to find parking, its on the street and you have to pay. It close to the baseball stadium too. \n\nThe inside is nice. It had Alice Coopers albums, guitars and pictures. You can buy apparel, cups and more at the counter. Very loud. You have a good wait to be seated, there is no where to sit and wait. The restrooms are not clean. I know they're busy but they're neglected just like the tables. \n\nSERVICE IS BAD. We had Lady GaGa  sausage links for appetizers. It was good, but not for the price. It tastes like Hillshire farms links. We got The Big Unit, loaded, but half without jalepeno and relish cause of the kids. Do you know that everytime the server comes out with one they ring a bell and say \"The Big Unit\" VERY loudly and everyone says it too. After a while it gets annoying. When the server gave us our food, it was wrong and didn't look like the picture on the menu or what Man vs Food and were was the fries? You get more at McDonald's! We told her what we ordered she insisted that is what we ordered and showed us the ticket she wrote. She said that she would have to charge us for another one. She took it back with an attitude. I had a fit because it wasn't worth the money you have to pay! It took us forever to get the next one and it was cold! AND no fries. We asked why them no fries? ( We got them after we got the check.) Talked to a \"manager\" and they took care of the problem but it still wasn't right. We still had to pay for it. We tried to make the best of it...  So, we had sausage links and a big hot dog, no fries, over priced drinks and a worst time.\n\nI think once was enough and won't go back. Unless we win or be given a gift card.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4gIi4L7e870qFbnRemaoBA", "review_id": "F15TfcJnOG7nl_bAb_YBuQ", "text": "My ex is a HUGE fan of Adam Richman.  Sigh, she always told me she would leave me for him given the chance, I should've taken that as a sign..... :)  \n\nKidding, she's awesome and still a close friend.\n\nShe insisted we go eat here, and as such we had to get the \"Adam Richman's Bases Loaded Big Unit\" which, for those of you that haven't watched the show, consists of \"a massive 22\" vienna all beef hotdog, \"nightmare\" chili, bacon, cheese sauce, sauerkraut, jalapenos, diced tomatoes, diced onions, sweet relish and shredded cheddar cheese\" and served on top of a bed of a fries (I think a pound of them).\n\nCheck out the photo I added for me and her getting down on that thing \"Lady and the Tramp\" style.\n\nThis place is a junk food mecca.\n\nDon't forget to ask to have our face painted at the front!", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I_Y47QFSdnZwZuN6IygWwQ", "review_id": "RYUprEFYfg958embB3bZSg", "text": "We eat here periodically, mainly because I am a HUGE Alice Cooper fan, but also because we saw it on \"Man vs Food.\"\n\nI have enjoyed everything I have eaten here!  I have been here for dinner & lunch, and the place is always jumping busy, but the service is excellent and the food even better.  I have yet to try the Big Unit, but am only biding my time...", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MiAANDVksTAFJ7jjZyefBg", "review_id": "4lRytWOCzumQXgkvANX10w", "text": "Stopped by for lunch the other day and had the pastrami, which was very good. I was a little freaked out by the waitresses makeup at first, but she was very nice and I enjoyed my lunch. I definitely would go back to try something else on the menu.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_Rjh0T26n0kTvPTEUNRr_Q", "review_id": "R06imo_p0-_VaJEjOCF2Ag", "text": "My friend and I stopped here for a quick bite before a concert and I am so glad we did! I ordered the \"Home Run\" which was 4 ribs and 8 wings...it was amazing! I don't really like ribs and I scarfed all of them down and those were seriously the best wings I've ever had! Huge with lots of meat and a great buffalo sauce. Great Cole slaw as well! \n\nI can't really comment on the atmosphere because we were seated outside, but the staff seemed really friendly.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_LsbT_uW0UE6rhsWiAIrsg", "review_id": "qI3nLEY8uKPuxgiMTeEeJQ", "text": "ALICE AND HIS WIFE ARE WONDERFUL, THEY DO A LOT FOR ARIZONA, this restaurant is amazing and all the food is homemade, and the ribs are amazing, and, if you get the footlong hot dog, the bell rings.  This is close to CHASE FIELD AND all of the sites in DOWNTOWN.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8Fhyi6U9-3OZC0j8DY3TPQ", "review_id": "J4N9gwnmEfPDdTl7RB8C_Q", "text": "A good sports bar. Slightly above average in food, drink, prices and atmosphere. Not a place a go out of my way for, but always willing to go if that is where we end up.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EMeHMtwNigD0XK2kNo9APA", "review_id": "ri-jLYGtqMVVkT9ZeXeCKQ", "text": "The wings are awesome! Good place to go before a game or event downtown. Food is good and staff is nice.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "61CTpBsZmaYbBO0qOZzROA", "review_id": "oiTRKydASBxY311hhORL8A", "text": "My friend and I visited Cooperstown in March before a Suns game and had a blast! We sat at the bar and were surrounded by big screens with sports stuff, a cool bartender who hooked us up with happy hour Stella Artois and a platter of food, and lots of pretty waitresses wearing Alice Cooper-like makeup and covered in tattoos. It was busy but pleasant. There are tons of music-related items of Alice from vinyls to guitars and photos, as well as sports stuff everywhere.\n\nThe sampler platter included delicious pulled pork mini burgers, two potato skins (named \"Pat Tillman potato skins\" on the menu), buffalo chicken wings, and chicken tenders. The pulled pork was DELICIOUS and we were licking up the sauce. The tenders were great in ranch sauce. It also had a plate of crispy fries, my favorite. The chicken wings were good but not great, it wasn't fall off the bone delicious but it was not overcooked and I enjoyed it. \n\nWe got out of there with two beers apiece and the sampler platter for $36 tip included. \n\nGreat atmosphere, wonderful vibe. I will be returning here.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FGUoV_dg_mDFfQDgot0ygg", "review_id": "qLbiDwmST-bFWEBKFBOTEQ", "text": "A group of us went to try the \"Big unit\" 22\" hot dog. I have to say that it was delicious and more than plenty for one person. Yes, this is the hot dog that was on the food channel. I ordered the fried zucchini's and loved them. Wings, were amazing and finger licking good. The beer selection was adequate, I would love to come again.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WJKb1jYBi8MvTbfllUQIIg", "review_id": "dz0i9DwD5E3n1lE6fsHLTQ", "text": "A classic old brick building, within a stone's throw of the basketball game, and a home run away from Chase Field. Filled with rock memorabilia, sports memorabilia, HD TVs and five giant projection screens! Top this off with giant portions of good old fashioned man food. Parking, albeit pay, in the back.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ApFSkeGhx4zZJSfxy9C6SA", "review_id": "zJf8tEBQrQ1Bl9HSKyjrbg", "text": "Awesome place! I like the memorabilia on the walls.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mz76QextIDVa2alekV8xcQ", "review_id": "eYgQugLb-Gi-vZGCFpQcdA", "text": "I was really disappointed at my experience here. It looks nice enough, kind of like a Hard Rock Cafe. The wait staff were dressed comfortably, even if they have to wear eyeliner stuff under their eyes. They were very nice. That's about it for the good stuff. When someone orders the Big Unit (made famous by Man vs Food), a super annoying bell goes off and all the wait staff stop what they're doing and yell \"BIG UNIT!\" That got old after the third one. I definitely couldn't work there. The big disappointment, though, was the food. I got the BBQ sampler thing and my husband got nachos. The tortillas were soggy and when you picked one up, everything slid off it so all you got was soggy wet chips and no toppings. Even when you scooped it up with a fork or whatever, the toppings didn't taste very good. As for mine-it all tasted like (and had the texture of) stuff that had been cooked in a boil-in-the-bag meal. The sauce was SUPER sweet, and none of the meat had the slightest flavor or appearance of having been even wafted through smoke. All I really ate were the fries, and they were the battered kind, which are gross. All in all I was super, SUPER disappointed and won't be back OR recommend this place to others.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qmwL0MoXt8i8mAyVnDRsGA", "review_id": "Qhkj2b7SYrxCY9_DUo_lnQ", "text": "The fully loaded big unit is huge.  If you like hot dogs you must definitely try this.  Parking isn't that great though as you are right next to all of the stadiums in Phoenix and all the parking lots charge outrageous fees.  Try and find street parking if you are lucky.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qQns9dP75RNOWOVWI_ZKZw", "review_id": "4WTG1-9mw8YHEyaTu8dQww", "text": "The prices are fair, especially for those attending sports events downtown. The food is very good, especially for BBQ fans. We tried the macaroni and cheese, which came with bacon and chicken, and had excellent flavors. The hot links are a nice, simple, flavorful BBQ sausage appetizer. We also tried the BBQ sampler platter, which comes with ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and hot links. The ribs were the best and are probably a good item to try as a standalone dish. The drinks come in huge ~32 oz glasses, so you probably won't need refills. There are plenty of huge screen TVs located around the dining room for watching sports. There are also many rock memorabilia pieces located around the restaurant.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zPx3-8muDiQ-LkuHaRV5Ow", "review_id": "V76Woh-iSWa4KhqPGo4d2Q", "text": "First the good... Tap beer tastes good and reasonably priced.\nNow the not do good.... Ordered the WMD wings and were extremely disappointed. They are made with store bought mild sauce and breaded. Ugh :(  \n\nStick with Zips in Scottsdale.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FOcPPtqqxxW_EX1ZSGhYBw", "review_id": "pKgXBpfj3HwuPxFpWHPOog", "text": "Welcome to Alice's overpriced tourist trap nightmare! Food is expensive and totally tasteless. Seemed like they used generic frozen ingredients for all the dishes we ordered. The fish fry and fish tacos were the worst. Seriously, $13 for 3 skimpy, dry pieces of fried fish? C'mon! The \"Mike Myers\" sandwich was just OK, but not really worth it. If you're a fan, grab a beer and check the memorabilia on the walls, but better get your grub somewhere else.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "axyM2fBCxKWJxmEWfVe2EQ", "review_id": "cLKeImfAqqpV1rWm4iLcNA", "text": "Enjoyed it through and through. Had the big unit hot dog. It was actually delicious. Will go back whenever im in Arizona. Oh! and the waitress was very nice.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Am7_Iv-T04S80ilhhV0TQA", "review_id": "wJhc8Z7RP59-f6tbW2MxpA", "text": "Cooperstown is a solid stop on your way to the Chase Field.\n\nDid I order the Big Unit?  - Abso-fricken-lutely.  This is one of their draws serving up this GIGANTIC HOT DOG...One friend said...\"hmm, I didn't know they made buns that big.\"  You better be ready for it.\n\nAlso, nice touch with the face paint, its good to see everyone of the servers, bus boys, waiters/waitresses rocking the Alice Cooper signature face paint.\n\nSome of us had the soup of the day which was some Gumbo, it was DELISH!\n\nGo here, feed yourself a hearty helping, with a choice of several plates named after an athlete or celebrity.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bMFSEta1Ju31P1EnssuUug", "review_id": "zcLCmse29juq1emtazxnuQ", "text": "This is a great place to enjoy some food and or drinks before or after an event at the arena.  The prices are very reasonable and soft drinks come in a huge glass.  Therefore,  you may not even need a refill!\n\nIt's always been quiet when I have been there but the only drawback is they close I believe like 10 or 11pm.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sR_mlVzYpvpunzwjRGJknQ", "review_id": "RodUEP-ZgrP0dUrOd96Jiw", "text": "I finaly fell for the trap of Cooperstown! I heard from multiple people that Cooperstown was the greatest, Not only am i embarrassed that i went there i will never go back!.......To Start off we waited for about 20 minutes for our table which is reasonable , but when we sat down we didn't see our waiter for about another 10 minutes! I know it is a sports bar and it is going to be noisy but this was just unreal! The T.V.'s where turned up so loud that we couldn't talk to each other at our own table! After trying we resulted to just sitting there watching the T.V.'s without talking to each other! We even asked a worker if they could turn down the Sound just a little bit and they said it could not be done! I ordered a pulled pork sandwich and it was one of the worst i have ever had! It honestly tasted like school cafeteria food! The fries where some of the worst i have had! i do not know how you can mess up french fries but they easily managed that! Then in the end i had to pay for all that! I will never go back! Dont fall for the Trap like me!", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QsMCulNkOazaGtyC-e8Fvg", "review_id": "RpKBuQQIo2s1N9OTdiPeLA", "text": "After watching Man v Food I really wanted to try this place. My sister and I shared the big unit and have to admit, its really GOOD! The prices for 2 was great. The only down side to the restaurant is that the service wasn't all there. Its a great place to have good food.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CtuoM6_Im-xBZMAqPKMQ8A", "review_id": "cVYxrJ6jAINnfbSJa9umdA", "text": "I thought the food was mediocre, but the service was great & the atmosphere is definitely entertaining!\n\nI ordered a club sandwich that was just alright. For sides I ordered fries & coleslaw; fries were good, coleslaw was okay. I thought the prices were fair considering the portions.\n\nThe table next to me ordered the Big Unit - wowza.\n\nNot a bad option in the area!", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xX97A9cNHqjVzDS4TpV3Zw", "review_id": "7Y_TI8Ko3J7wCJ0_nJ-Y0w", "text": "My husband and I enjoy coming down early before a game.  We love the wings.  But this time I had the ribs and they didn't take that silverskin layer off the back of the rack which was gross in my mouth.  But the service was great as always.  And who doesn't love yelling out \"BIG UNIT\"??!!", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mxVX_XV09-Q9Oeb4qdcxUg", "review_id": "2ERaORIss6btlzrLdC413A", "text": "I absolutely can say that I had the best ribs in my life here. I ordered the Tony La Russa's St Louis Ribs and it was divine. ON the downside, I did not like our waiter who didn't seem like he wanted to be there. He never really checked on us  and we waited a long time for our check to come. Service = Bad. Food = Good.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iW_FWwh7enM2fSlXgF9fTQ", "review_id": "fwRH-_HfeJlwl7F0jR8r1A", "text": "Cool place!\n\nWent there with a friend before heading to see Iron Maiden @ Cricket. Fast, very courteous and attentive service. Great atmosphere and decor (love the old music memorabilia). The Veggie Quesadilla was awesome. Will definitely come back (perhaps when the weather is nicer... it was 102 at 10pm on the night of the show)...", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J4oguWB2tyqBvGJvCBN5hA", "review_id": "DQJ3-y4N1iDtWOvP9k7SxA", "text": "This is aunique place and not much else I have come across is like this. The food was very good, the staff was helpful, friendly and on top of things plus they elicit the \"Alice Cooper\" image in a very accurate way (although they did a not bring me a snake-thank God). Rock N Roll, Food, and Sports are 3 of my 4 favorite things that AC has. If you are thinking of going here or not GO! why deny yourself a very necessary experience in life!", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "12jcAThukkGZ70Veli_FRQ", "review_id": "IQ7UiR3qHOjRgcfhHUsKOQ", "text": "Food was good as we split a Scottsdale club.  Smaller than expected portions on the sides.  Asked for chili, got a dipping sauce cup of it.  Sorry but that's a shit or get off the pot thing: either don't offer or don't serve so small.\n\nWould've been nice to have known the price of beer.  It's not posted on the menus.  Had the San Tan Hopshock IPA.  Very tasty but my main quibble is we just left the baseball stadium.  Why are you serving me 12 oz in a plastic cup for $5.50?  Left the stadium to escape that ding.  Eh, but I'm from Oregon, I'm used to a 16 oz pint for 4 or less.  Won't talk about the service. Looked like he was pretty meh about being there.  Won't hold that against them. Good experience but probably wouldn't recommend.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lx5F18XnTO5Hmc4xiwlhbA", "review_id": "qgibyLoHveG0EN-jmXymLA", "text": "Lets just say this place is awesome! My sister in law ordered that huge ol' hot dog and shared it with 3 different people. I had a bbq chicken salad and it was pretty good and a very decent size. I wanted to take the cup home that they served our drinks it!  It is a fun place to work out and if your kids are scared of dark make up I would definitely steer clear of this place!!! But fun place to just enjoy a good lunch/drink or two!", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HpxGTDm60d9JapjN36JFSQ", "review_id": "Z0nOFl09mqTmIkbiXnmU5g", "text": "This place sucks. The wait staff  took a long time to get to my table, which was weird as it was not particularly packed that day. Overall, I had to wait nearly an hour between time of order to time of serving. Don't go there unless you are very patient.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WNCNmynlYmIkz2VeTlfVRw", "review_id": "K40IZI9BYOxw1RM0_BYV_A", "text": "I certainly wanted to enjoy this place...who wouldn't? With Alice Cooper's name on the door and his picture everywhere, I thought it would be a hit. I am new in town so I decided to check it out one afternoon. I went on a Wednesday for lunch and sat at the bar- they boast half-priced lunch between 11-3 and have various items half off for each day of the week. Wednesday was 50% off their salads and meatloaf. I decided to go with the Bruce Lee asian chicken salad and coupled it with a nice Pear Cider. I loved looking at all the memorabilia and the bartender was super nice. My salad was disgusting, to be frank. Limp lettuce with some canned mandarin oranges thrown on top and chicken that was cooked in the worst sauce, also strewn about and finally topped with way too much sesame dressing. When the bill came, I saw that my beer was more expensive than my salad! Not worth it. Go for a beer but not a meal.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "n6chlQCERdcs7A-VoOeoLQ", "review_id": "sAmrYJ7KV5jrXqe5jud_Eg", "text": "I am a sucker for themed restaurants and fell in love with Alice Coopers organized chaos.  You first walk through a gated, sports themed, outdoor dining area.  It has a bunch of picnic tables, a concession stand, basketball hoop and flags blowing overhead...very cool! \n\nAs you enter, you are greeted by a face painted Alice Cooper hostess, then realized that all of their employees have their face painted like Alice Cooper! The restaurant itself is engulfed in paraphernalia.  A little chaotic but I wouldn't expect anything less.  It is definitely more a bar than restaurant and the food proved the same. \n\nFirst time dining at Alice Cooperstown, we had to try the \"Big Unit\"! When ordering this monster, you must be prepared for a loud delivery! They ring the bell and yell \"biiig uniiit\" when delivering it to your table! Awesome! There are two options when ordering the big unit.  The original is simple and served without fries.  The second is an \"Adam Richmond\" inspired creation, drenched in toppings and paired with fries, so we got the Adam!  \n\nWhoa Baby! This thing was 2 feet long! \n...did my fiance and I finish it all? Almost! We left about half a foot and called it quits.  We did eat all of the fries.  The fries were good but the dog wasn't anything special.  You mainly order the \"Big Unit\" if you have a big appetite or are looking for an entertaining experience.\n\nThe overall menu is filled with movie and sports inspired entrees.  Mostly fried items with a few pasts dishes.  They have a weekly happy hour with standard offerings on specific days, so you can plan accordingly! Large flat screens cover the entire bar so that, no matter where you are seated, you'll have a comfortable view!", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tU4P8AhVFkNXAynZ51Uvvg", "review_id": "Zc6JBeq7Dvr0Tc8z3lTxZA", "text": "Saw this place on Man v. Food and it was so close to our hotel, had to check it out. At 7:00Pm on a Saturday, night we pulled up and it looked closed...it was that slow. Walked in and was promptly greeted by the traditional Alice Cooper Zombie host. We had the place to ourselves and were really well taken care of. This place looks like the love child of Hard Rock cafe, Tilted Kilt. Amazing music memorabilia and sports from all over the world in every direction. Kinda like drinking beer and eating BBQ in a Guitar Center or a plasma tv store!  I had the pulled pork and she had \"no more Mr. nice guy\" pasta. \"a spicy chicken penne pasta with a little hot dog thrown in for good measure.  Surprisingly good considering. the pulled pork was good and hit the spot considering I was craving BBQ!  The fact of the matter is, you need to go here for the ambience, the sports memorabilia, the rock 'n roll  museum that this place is. You're not going to walk away from here with some kind of culinary epiphany or recipes for the kitchen or for your next family barbecue reunion. This would be a great place to watch a game or a fight without a doubt.\nI'll come back for sure!!", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KzFKfC6q_s7i6mUt8Q43FA", "review_id": "dLmFedUSG9vmKD31HamBfw", "text": "http://stevelerer.com\n\nWhile in Phoenix for the NASPA conference I decided to try a Man vs Food restaurant with our friends Michelle and Keith. Alice Cooperstown makes no attempt to be anything besides it's namesake. This is a place that is all about music, beer, and bar food across from a stadium. We arrived and sat outside while we waited to order. I decided to go all out and order the \"Adam Richman's\" Bases Loaded  Big Unit hot dog. This rediculous hot dog was a 22inch Vienna Beef dog loaded up with their \"nightmare\" chili, bacon, cheese sauce, sauerkraut, jalapenos, tomatoes, onions, relish, cheddar cheese, and a boatload of fries. A short while later the unreasonalby large dish arrived at our table. \n\nThis is a true foodventure statement. I do not like hot dogs. But for the love of eating and the spirit of the list, I dove right in. I will say that this was a hot dog made with good meat though after 4 bites I was pretty much over it. The toppings were intense, it was really just everything possible piled high on the dog. As you obviously determined this was a knife and fork affair and it took some time. About half way through I hit something I had never hit before, the dreaded food wall. It was time to buckle down and make this happen. It took everything I had to go bite by bite but with the cheers of Keith and Michelle, I reached my final bites. After what I would say was a half hour I downed the final bite and stood up victorious!\n\nOur time at Alice Cooperstown was fun and stomach busting but not necessarily a place I would frequent if I lived in Phoenix. Michelle, Virginia, and Keith said that their food wasn't bad either. \n\nOverall Review: 5/10", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8ENqZTLU9gZXW5S_NQGwoA", "review_id": "1IulZhxnJGdo2zFUxQr6Qw", "text": "My husband and I was in az on vacation the week of 9/20\nWe visited this dump friday 9/21 for lunch . Well all I can tell you is shame on you. Firstly the food was horrible. My turkey sandwich was dry with no sauce on it, they forgot the avocado and when I finally received it , it was brown.  I let it go  but when my husband bit into his pulled chicken sandwich and almost choked on a 1  1/2 inch bone that was it for me. .. I said something to the waitress and the response was well it is chicken and they have bones and they  pull it off the bone . Are you freaking kidding me.. what the hell kind of response is that?  I am trying to find a way to contact Alice cooper himself because how can someone put their  name on such a disgrace of a establishment.  I would never ever let my restaurant get to that point. I suppose it's all about the mighty dollar. \nAlso I kept the bone just in case.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e0Rls_7QxkVcFJtUXDaA0A", "review_id": "S9sstmKcSjt-oBHk1JSGjg", "text": "It's really not a bad place to watch a game.  Big TVs, decent beer choices, edible fried foods, nice staff.  With a few changes it could be a 4 star joint. \n\nBut here's the deal:  every time some schmo orders their signature two foot long hotdog  platter called the \"Big Unit\" - a horrifying, shrill, alarm rings off and the staff simultaneously yells the eponymous name.  \n\nWhen I was there, 17 such \"Units\" were purchased in rapid succession.   I watched the rest of the game in fear of another order.  \n\nThanks for the PTSD Alice Cooper!", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Xo3_QBJa1_rVpSaPi03Wzw", "review_id": "Qn6r0fhPNvN4Qbtar87AyA", "text": "Two words: Big Unit!! Just try it...you won't be disappointed! Make sure you share it, because it is insanely huge. Great bar, great location, great atmosphere. Fun fun place to drink some beer and watch the game.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "79CTFSE1FemqchgqpHjaGw", "review_id": "1nSC7W4pBharMyDdaRhu0A", "text": "Not a bad spot..gotta be a fan of the coop if your gonna enjoy the atmosphere.. took some fans and surprisingly they flipped about it more than I did.. the place can definitely be super busy during events but we went on a monday night and received the best service even though they were still moderately busy.. funny staff very energetic and excellent service drink never went empty..\n\n Now for the food.. creative fun names for the dishes which had the flavor to match..  been here twice and was never let down with the quality.. haven't tried the \"big unit\" but definitely an eye pleaser and I'm sure a gut buster.\n\nIf you in town recommended that you stop by even just to heck out the merch.  Great place to take family after a game or out for a fun night.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4i6hVeT1OS7A0FflHzfqpQ", "review_id": "s-nUYAsYukKXcOhSak8K4g", "text": "We ate there only because it's Alice Cooper's.  I thought it would be overpriced with lousy food.\nSince we were just traveling through on vacation, we didn't know there would be a game at the stadium across the street starting an hour after we drove by, fighting game traffic.  Crap, should we just go somewhere else? We really wanted to go there, so we did.  There were even a few people lingering out front, so...\nThe place wasn't overly crowded, we got right in.  The service was FAR above expectations, as was the food.  Good menu and beverage selections.\nI'd go back in a heartbeat when I'm in Phoenix!  Hats off to Alice (who apparently only shows up every few months, so don't expect to see him serving you your Big Unit :)", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GNg1DUiTnmEYp1Rv72mcGQ", "review_id": "5EvU52e8r0UVy9oIjN0PeA", "text": "ok so dad and I went here 1 yr ago and got here after leaving 5 am est arriving 2pm pst but 5 pm est in our body\n\nwhat we got isn't on the menu anymore? just wanna log for the records but we got some time of sampler, it was awesome, and this place is great.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jlno9G724cao7cn2PYabCg", "review_id": "NSxRX1MvdI8Yrmp0hVoHZg", "text": "Some of the best food I've ever had! Came here last year for spring training with my girlfriend, buddy, and my little brother and it was so fun. We watched the NCAA tourny on all the big screens and their food is so good. My lil bro got those huge hot dogs. Good memories to look back on.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KsoRyqPvx77lbd-2mz-8Qw", "review_id": "DDay0K2qisgo1W3Q1ZwWuw", "text": "I wasn't even going to give one star, but the Mac&Cheese was amazing.\nAs for the staff, my suggestion is to get rid of the entire staff that is presently employed there, and rehire all new people. Start over.\nYou would think that with a name like Alice Cooper behind you, that the team would be amazing and go out of their way to have pride in their establishment and offer a good experience. We went here before a RUSH concert in November, and it was absolutely the worst customer service we have all four ever experienced.... And we are from Tucson, and were so excited to stop for drinks and dinner before our show.\nThe guy waiting on us was very impatient, and very huffy. Complaining about the busyness.  And at the table next to us, their waitress complained to her customers that \"she was very busy, and would get them what they needed when she could\", while raising her voice about three levels.\nHorrible experience.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "UCQNrwN4_hHHTWYa8cqe_Q", "review_id": "3CuDi_kRX_sKsf1wZdToJw", "text": "Mom and Aunt were in town, my Aunt wanted to come here so on there way back home we all stopped off! Now I had no idea, that my 60 yr old aunt had the intention of ordering the Big Unit! I was shocked!!! Yes, we all had out share of it. But my Aunt Sue was game and actually ate most of it!! I had the Rob Zombie Burger! It was great, cheese burger with guac, salsa, and bacon!! All had a great time, and yes again, we will be back!!", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1tGtT-vvMgZlMnjsWsJRTA", "review_id": "V0r33dwZhOmh9Y2r2ioKFA", "text": "Cooperstown is the perfect place to go before a Suns or D-backs game! If you want to beat the crowd and get a table without waiting, then get there about 2 hrs before the game.  Service is pretty fast, it's possible to be in/out in 60 minutes.\n\nI'm visiting from Chicago and came to Cooperstown at the suggestion of my mother, who has developed an obsession with Alice Cooper over the past year (not a love-sex obsession, more like - he seems like a nice guy, stand up citizen, does good things for charity, goes to Church, etc).\n\nI was admittedly very skeptical about going here - was expecting it to be very campy and mediocre. It is a bit campy (especially with the servers wearing the black makeup under their eyes), but more like you feel you are in his man cave rather than feeling like you are in TGIF's.  I imagine this is what he was forced to do when his wife (who my mom points out was wearing St John at his holiday charity concert... classy, haha!) didn't want all this memorabilia laying around the house any longer :)\n\nWe had a very friendly, knowledgeable server who was extremely attentive.  It seemed like everyone working here really wanted to be here and liked their job, even when they have to scream \"BIG UNIT\". That makes any meal in a restaurant better.\n\nI had the bbq sampler and it was great.  Huge plate with - hot links (tasty), brisket (ok), smoked turkey (yum), bbq pulled pork (hmmmm), 2 ribs (awesome).  Other dishes enjoyed by our group include the tuna casserole and meatloaf.  This place has great comfort food!", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9aFjL3JRBJt0-lRUylRqsQ", "review_id": "nuKIKXuQ51eRywuCcoX3fQ", "text": "Check out my blog review and photos:\n\nhttp://food-tales-and-other-fun.tumblr.com/post/24344649924/", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2bAbL28lhrnyOlYiZ8yMdg", "review_id": "osgpzfTPaOjjFCObd2EkQA", "text": "Better than expected is my best way to put it. The nachos were ok but not memorable, and the wings were big and solid in flavor. BUT THE BIG UNIT IS BIG DEAL AND UNREAL! 2 feet of dog with chili, cheese and all the fixings! The dog itself was good and really a great item that I have been craving.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YiCq6m7007oYuXy88-3Llg", "review_id": "eCvQpsqGbCJFC1esakEcgg", "text": "Gross! I ordered a turkey sandwich. Just awful. The bread was falling apart and hard, the meat tasted terrible, like plain ol' lunch meat. Overpriced and definitely not worth it. Don't waste your time or money!", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SGro6XeLMEsP1cFyJPV0-A", "review_id": "_tjP_WSqwAlciGRrohm0vQ", "text": "Great sports and rock bar. Food (Bar Food) really good. Great to see all the Alice Cooper Articles, pictures, records etc on the walls. We loved our experience. We had the Unit. Very good but needed tums later that night, lol.  LOVE YAH COOP!!!!!! Wish we saw you during our visit. Will definitely visit again.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IspRCiRtgYbqUWsbrbQKsw", "review_id": "mJVQ6w2mp2PtInNWW93yhw", "text": "Don't bother- bad food, non-attentive staff, snobby management. Why bother...... the food is mediocre at best. Zeezs at 2nd Ave and Jackson is superior in every category. I agree with previous reviewers and think that possibly with a new staff and management the place could be salvaged...\n\nRUN don't walk from Alice Coopertown!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "utt_kWh2FNijZVi1mv5Qug", "review_id": "VLu-p0OwAMS1jKf4fPOxSg", "text": "If I could give it 3.5 I would, but 4 stars is still ok. Had the Big Unit. The quality of the dog is delicious including the baguette it comes in. For $15 though, its good but give me a little more. The service is pretty good.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u9dFxlc33_gCM4f1rDL1Ug", "review_id": "qcwU5S49Z7GsTIvS-N49Xw", "text": "Really the perfect place to go before any sporting event in the area. We came before going to a Fiesta Bowl party at the Diamondbacks stadium just down the street. There is plenty of parking nearby and usually plenty of room inside or outside to get even a sizable party seats. They have a good selection of microbrews (a trait that is so often overlooked in sports bars), and cool memorabilia all over the walls. There are several large tvs to watch sports on if you don't happen to have tickets to them as well. Every time I've been here the food and servers have been really good. Quick service that is also friendly. The Big Unit, or massive hot dog, is what they're really known for and it's definitely worth giving a shot if you haven't yet. We had the Adam Richman's Loaded version, which was delicious. So often you give up quality for quantity for these types of gimmicks, but not here. It fed 3 of us with a little leftover!", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6JNkOmfplaZh2pXaxJzM9Q", "review_id": "CX-Z86ulZKiocgKTDmeIlA", "text": "This your basic \"theme\" bar with average bar food. It wasn't bad; it wasn't great. If you're on ANY kind of low-Carb or high-Protein eating plan, forget this place. You'll struggle to find anything on the menu that doesn't add 5 pounds of body weight, and that's before you even walk out the door when you're finished. \n\nI wouldn't make this a \"must visit\" place but if you're in the area, its nice, fun and Ok.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y__mWMP4poub4XW4QLI62Q", "review_id": "JbLpQT-pAvhmz5KNIHGZMg", "text": "Great food,  great atmosphere,  and my son took out the Big Unit!!!  Man vs. Food style....way to go D!!!!!", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ExipwmneCQGPRtSZ--baVw", "review_id": "e2MdvwYai9EkGf-qv-LRzA", "text": "Hot diggity dang this place is just of the hook tasty.  The big unit is this huge amazing hot dog, with chili, relish, tomato, jalapenos, and cheese.  Also tried the brownie dessert and oh mylanta....it was orgasmically delicious!", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QiAHTLhaYT4nt-l395SJVg", "review_id": "vG8ZvlgkTlYtxRCkzFfrug", "text": "Non attentive staff, VERY rude bartender. Left before getting waited on!", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "SXflzeDB6eO9wb2Eeiwdcw", "review_id": "1aIUSNTdAUMgrQy3nQ5M0w", "text": "Man I cannot wait to go back!! The bullet wrap is delicious as is the asian chicken salad and wings! Awesomely fun atmosphere \"where rock meets jock\" all the novelty of the great Alice Cooper (WE'RE NOT WORTHYY!) alongside ginormous flat screens everywhere, perfect place to enjoy watching a game or bring friends!", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E2jgK5PVMA5d9gz_0uy_UQ", "review_id": "LA_XFUFGEcNsiq6uFNbDJQ", "text": "Purposely ducked in on a non-sports night to avoid a crowd -- and sure enough, only had to contend with fams going to see Disney on Ice. (I kid you not.)\n\nWas expecting just run of the mill sports bar fare, which was fine we were visiting from out of town and were willing to do a touristy thing. But pleasantly surprised by the high quality churned out here. Still bar fare, but done with some pride.\n\nThe wings were big and meaty and not at all greasy. Burgers, sandwiches, pasta, and sides were all one or two notches above average and not too steep either. Pretty good draft selection, although four or five more taps would be welcome. Nice trashy, sassy, sporty vibe. Clean, but with just a little funk.\n\nCan only conclude that Vincent really cares about the stuff that has his name on it.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5kkIFo1tpYq_0IQdvNUnDQ", "review_id": "fja5MtAVNNnFH5IlQZQOVw", "text": "Yucky I didn't think the food was very tasteful and it was overpriced.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "kGgAARL2UmvCcTRfiscjug", "review_id": "qw3_-Qbaj4yi8TdLDeLR9g", "text": "I've driven past this place many times on the way to Suns or D-Backs games.  Every time I passed by, it looked like a fun place to go hang out.  I finally had the opportunity to do so during a conference in downtown Phoenix.  One of the companies at the conference hosted a party here.\n\nThe party was staged in the patio area as you enter the restaurant.  The company who hosted the party was giving away complimentary Cigars, so I understand why they had it outdoors.  The weather was perfect, so it was a good time of the year to do it.  The place was packed too.  So why the 2 Stars?  Here's why:\n\n- They serve Wine out of a liquor gun....yes, they do.  When I went up to the bar on the patio and asked for a glass of Cabernet, the bartender told me \"You have to go inside because we don't have the handles with the Wine\".....I thought she was kidding and I said, \"I'm sorry, I don't think you understand, I asked for a glass of Cabernet.  You don't have any bottles back there?\"....that's when she confirmed what I heard and said \"No, you heard me right, we serve Wine out of a handle/line and since we're a smaller bar outside you have to go inside to get it\".......what the hell?!  The Wine tasted like what you would expect Wine from a tap to taste like...\n\n- The restrooms are like gas station restrooms.  They're located out next to the bars on the patio and they are just like gas station restrooms in that they're too small and dirty.  They couldn't handle the crowd of people at the party.\n\n- Service is slow.  The line at the bar was 30 people deep for each line (2 lines).  There were only 2 bartenders to service 200+ people.  It took 20+ min to get a drink.\n\n- The party felt like a house party in someone's backyard.  Plastic cups, plastic furniture, you had to bus your own table.....there were no buspersons or anyone to clean up.  Bizzaro-world.....\n\nOverall, not a good experience.  Maybe if I was a young 20 yr old it would be cool...not now.\n\nReturn Factor - 5%", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "spNqsxYL6xDMR_UbvtTJ_Q", "review_id": "ehgQDgVSUBTRcKYDzlG28w", "text": "Came here just for a HH drink.  We had all had lunch & weren't hungry.  I'll come back when I am.  Cute names on the menu for their food items.  I was tempted by a lot it.  The local IPA was perfect.  Santan I believe was the name.  Feel sorry for all the staff who have to paint the black marks under their eyes.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "opWYzgGiTEPpB9PhDZNLlg", "review_id": "7ZUwFu2dpDZWYNqB0NEd-Q", "text": "Horrible! Avoid at all costs, unless you are a die hard Alice Cooper fan. And if you are there as a fan DON'T eat the food. The food is low grade \"pub grub\" (frozen food that's been deep fried). Service is slow & totally apathetic.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ifJnVqqdA5tPczYSHZ5aDQ", "review_id": "jwlW2gU3_WEevARDqfBsqg", "text": "My review is for my experience on 04/26/13.  I was in Phoenix to celebrate my 50th birthday in my birth town and decided to have lunch at Alice Cooper'stown. Overall I had an awesome experience.\n\n I like how the women get into the theme, with cutoff denim shorts, black tanks and tees and AC eye makeup. Everyone I encountered was friendly and helpful but I want to make a special shout out to Susie. She took outstanding care of me. I decided to go with the tuna casserole based on her suggestion/recommendation...it was wonderful: creamy, great flavor, not fishy smelling or tasting. Onion rings would have been a great side (hint hint). I wasn't familiar with Kilt Lifter and she gave me a sample with my Hefe. It was so good I had two full glasses. Susie was attentive without being overbearing AND invited me to walk around to check out the memorabilia. Good waitress/bartender she is, she gave me a covered cup of water to keep me hydrated.\n\nI especially liked the decor - a combination of music and sports memorabilia with lots of Alice Cooper influence.  The music totally ROCKED.  The restaurant also has a nice selection of tshirts and sweatshirts for sale. Maybe a bit overpriced but hey! they're in business to make money.\n\nHere's a tip: go at lunch. I'm sure the dinner crowd is exactly that - a crowd. Next time I'm in Phoenix I'm definitely going back. Thanks Susie for taking care of me!!", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TGXElGazR8VTO4N4OqBNFQ", "review_id": "m1s0wN5a_Is2y-eBJUtXuA", "text": "There aren't enough words!  Alice's restaurant is THE place to go in Phoenix!  Outstanding food, friendly and helpful wait staff....super d\u00e9cor, decent prices...and it's a wonderful place for kids too.  Not too many of those.  Cooperstown has seen us before and will see us again and again.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "y5_vrqIylhXMrejM_-x_vA", "review_id": "trCU8XcAoLT7NyO82cvL3A", "text": "I like the design of this place. It has a huge outdoor patio area, plus balcony, plus indoor seating. We were seated pretty quickly and our server was fairly prompt with our drinks and order even though it was busy. I ordered the Vanna White veggie wrap which is described as grilled veggies and feta cheese in a wrap. Unfortunately there were no grilled veggies in it! It was filled about 85% with lettuce and raw, red onion. The rest was cold black beans, corn, and zucchini and a very light sprinkle of feta. The fries and coleslaw were good. \nKetchup and mustard bottles on the table were on their last leg and basically empty. \nBathrooms were very dirty with broken soap dispensers, broken door locks and sanitary bins hanging sideways by one last bolt. \nI want to like this place more, but it felt like no one cared anymore about general upkeep and food quality. Too bad.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ST8Yzlk2MqKlcaLqL2djBg", "review_id": "iAbvD2Gf5CidujDzE-ie8A", "text": "it's a touristy spot and i would never have put myself here if it weren't that they helped out with our 5K Glow Run in downtown phoenix. i like their outside patio bar where you can just walk up and get drinks right away without waiting for a server. \n\nafter the run, we had dinner. despite being uber busy, we were seated within 10 minutes and our server, hectic as he was, kept us hydrated with beers and water. i had the fish and chips, and honestly, they looked like fish sticks you eat as a kid. i was starving so i ate everything on the plate, fries and coleslaw included. \n\noverall a decent meal, and cool place if you are a harcore alice cooper fan. not so much a fan of the food, but Mr. Cooper is a pretty good fella to Phoenix.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uFppZrbeNm7jHjbToYzsBg", "review_id": "d589Jd0GTDTrwusSyc4y3g", "text": "Stiff drinks, good happy hour specials, wide menu selection, excellent downtown location.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YVyzM5JuquEGmSxWrlXzeg", "review_id": "V4ewjJMLXdr6Qv3YB2xelg", "text": "This place is pretty cool. Went for the first time today since some buddies from work took me down here. I was kinda excited from the beginning but it was even more awesome than I imagined. Great ambience, lots of TV's, wall art, concert posters, sports stuff everywhere, themed waiters. How cool? Not sure how the food is overall because I've only been once but everything looked pretty solid. I ordered the \"Big Unit\" because that's like the staple thing to get here and that's what my friends told me to get so I did. I knew this thing was big from the beginning but damn, when it comes out you seriously feel like Adam from Man vs Food. This thing is 22 inches of really thick all-beef hot dog on a baguette roll and it is a real task to try and finish. I wasn't able to because I ate too much before, not knowing I would be taking on a food warrior. They ring a bell and everyone yells \"Big Unit\" as they walk it out. Very fun place, I would definitely return again. Service moderate and prices up there a bit but overall very fun place to go before a game or just if you're downtown at all. Will return eventually and update with more info next time!", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nYr70NE6VZAqRJHI3pQMnw", "review_id": "Fxzd86eovVPzlBrsh_O7_w", "text": "The food was nothing more than mediocre for the price. Mediocre ribs (on the dry side), ginormous portions, and big prices to match. Tastes like a chain! And you pay for the theme.\n\nCan be decent for a gathering of the masses to watch a game, or a large party. Otherwise, I'd pass.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sALB8-F04S9VcZMF_GkGUA", "review_id": "mo-9YhnZGUS9VqrkyVoaZQ", "text": "A cool place to go for beer and a bite of a hot dog named accordingly the \"Big Unit\". This place is all about the rocker, Alice Cooper. His face is painted.. all over! Even the bar tenders have his paint on them! His music and the like of metal or rock are playing loudly. It's a cool, happening place to hang before the game. I was impressed to find that they have a pretty big brew selection and even a few gluten free ones for me. That would be a cider for now. But I am learning. The staff was friendly and helpful. We sat at the bar because I like fun places, but my patience of waiting just is not my virtue. My boyfriend got our names on the list and I snuck right in to grab two perfect seats at the bar. I would rather be there anyway, then there is no waiting for adult libations! So the Big Unit arrives.. they ring a bell when you get it. This is serious weiner. No joke. We got it loaded: cheese, chili, queso, comes with jalepenos, onions, all of it on a nice long split bun. The thing is like 20 inches long! I would just say it needed more of the chili and more of the queso. Load it up! Other than that, I loved this place. Good place to pregame, for sure!", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T7J9ae0wTskrI_Bgwp-4cA", "review_id": "HHhLFW9RLOOUC639u2F1fA", "text": "The ambiance was just okay.  The funnest part was the hooping and hollering when someone ordered that huge hot dog.\n\nService was just okay.  They seemed a bit overwhelmed by our large table of 12.\n\nThey were not  very helpful with my husbands need for gluten free.  He ended up getting the fajitas with no flour tortillas.  He was not impressed.\n\nI ordered the veggie quesadilla.  It was actually strange and a little gross.  Had celery, carrot, mushrooms, squash.  I think it would have been better to just get the quesadilla plain.  The waiter forgot to bring the salsa so I had to ask for it.  The salsa was actually the best part.\n\nDon't think I would ever go back.  Plenty of better places to eat downtown.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IkC2BKzADqgPlvaac5gRHg", "review_id": "F-fMDdgWB4Eg72vrwVqZbg", "text": "Cooperstown is a great place to hang out before a Diamondbacks game. It's quite large, has a ton of tv's & cold beer, and has a very lively atmosphere.  We ended up here because Legends (Coach & Willies) was way too quiet, stayed for a few beers, and then moved on elsewhere because there wasn't anything appealing on the menu for a vegetarian to munch on. \n\nBottom line - great place to grab a few drinks before the Diamondbacks game but not a lot of food for vegetarians.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cu1d5CLdXMsAXb7fNvUPkA", "review_id": "GAms-IlB6UMfdlBOnChJiA", "text": "Cool place to stop and have a burger before a Diamondback game.  \n\nBurgers were tasty and Cuban sandwich was good as well.  \nPlace is pricey - its a tourist trap but its a fun atmosphere and  near the ballpark", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YPk47NcyWSkk-541OxyzMQ", "review_id": "aukzubxOOvQFOF6gmTt9Ew", "text": "Fun place to Check out. Great for after games, since it's near where the baseball and basketball teams play. The sausage dog is yummy, but too much bread. Great bloody Mary bar on Sundays. Good place to watch sports. Sometimes they have bands on their outdoor stage....and sometimes Alice visits.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T75jwoKIvDaVYWq86njPtQ", "review_id": "forbfqooD2xKgQCtVbYKXg", "text": "We stopped here to eat before we went to the game. The food was EXCELLENT! The service was amazing as well. We had a mushroom burger, wings, sliders & fries. Everything was extremely tasty and the atmosphere was enjoyable and fun.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "icf8Tr75xv-QOnI7wZX9Xw", "review_id": "bgy_A_TVwd9QgS0X2jmaJw", "text": "We took our in-laws here while they were visiting from out of state. This was on their to do list of local experiences. It was also my first time here since moving to the valley. Nobody was disappointed.\n   We came for lunch on a Thursday around noon. We were able to get metered parking right in front of the place. There is a lot in back that charges $5.00 as well.They were about 30% full. We were seated right away and greeted by our waitress immediately. They brought a highchair for the baby too.\n   I loved the d\u00e9cor. Classic rock and roll memorabilia was the theme. Many of Alice Cooper's own items decorated the wall from tour posters to guitars. There were several large screen TVs and classic rock and roll music was playing as well. The waitresses were dresses in attire that also supported the theme.\n   The menu feature's items with a celebrity theme. I ordered the \"Adam Richman's bases loaded big unit\" and a local micro brew. The food was brought out in a reasonable amount of time. This was a 1 lb., 22\" loaded hotdog with a good order of fries. The hot dog was an all beef hotdog on a bun loaded with sauerkraut, \"nightmare\" chili, onions, tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, and shredded cheddar cheese. It was more than I could hope to eat, but I did do serious damage. After I got a to go box, we browsed the gift shop. Everything Alice was available.\n  This place isn't for everybody who is not into the genre. We did enjoy it and will return on special occasions. If you go make it a week day for lunch. It's probably when you'll get best for service. They are located near Chase Field, so they are probably packed on game day. The menu is a little pricy, but worth the experience.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "qFecIwj9hMBqaRl89li_5g", "review_id": "Yuf0zKTvDpqw-fcoHe_UrA", "text": "Cold beer good food good music and a cool staff ill defiantly come back!", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cm_rBQTpDoqgKeZAgZB0hg", "review_id": "Eh_n1gxnrYDUmVYNKsYYlw", "text": "It's a theme restaurant, super touristy, super dead on a Sunday when there isn't any sort of game or event going on.  The staff all have Alice Cooper makeup on, which is a little disconcerting.\n\nThe food is good bar/party food.  The hot wings are crazy hot, had to take small bites but they were certainly among some of the hottest I've ever had.\n\nPrices reasonable, service friendly and prompt, easy parking on a weekend, looks like they place would be a freaking party-house nightmare on a game night.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LqMpbjrAR2SZGCyahK-9Gw", "review_id": "P0kM1ooiw8YyRzQsA-laow", "text": "This was my 3rd or 4th visit here.  Seems like the out of town visitors want to see this place.\nNot bad for a sports bar as I do not like sports bar food.  They do have a large array of different foods.  From appetizers to dinners and desserts.  I liked it as I could order from a low carb menu.\nI actually thought we were there on a night there was no baseball games as that part of town as very quiet.  But upon leaving saw all the streets blocked off in anticipation of the fans leaving after the game.  This place had always been jumping the other times I went there.  We were able to find street parking on an adjacent street.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "z3xOgubkCYr2qNi7IuG9Rg", "review_id": "1DAol0qRr5FVf3-P08BVsw", "text": "I love this place our waitress Sara Jane was awesome I will be coming back.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "huz_xx7ae5shBypi3XO3Pg", "review_id": "it8QghrLszlxxGiasIJuwA", "text": "No more mr nice guy pasta. Get it, enough said. \n\nThey also have the big unit (huge hot dog) and good burgers.\n\nFood is excellent and quick. Dont come here to drink, but go there to drink and eat.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V6MUx4e4lQiPY7OvjVPbfQ", "review_id": "NzF2g_zQ90iUCQh1U_7lKw", "text": "Short Version: \n     Food - OK\n     Service - OK\n     Ambiance -  OK\n\nLooks like a three from here.  However; this is a place that everyone should go to at least once!\n\nLonger Version:\nOk this place is an over the top rock/sports memorabilia bar.  That makes it a fun and exciting place to go to which is good.  On the bad side - the music is way too loud for a diner.  But still it is a cool place to say you have been to.  It is fun to explore the various pictures and props throughout the store and even in the restrooms.  \n\nWe have been there and have been quickly greeted by a friendly hostess staff.  Servers tend to be knowledgeable, friendly, efficient and ever so adequate at their jobs.  I have nothing bad to say about the service staff but then I have nothing remarkable to say about them either.\n\nNow for the reason to dine out: The Food!\nWe have been here more than once and have tried several appetizers and sandwiches.  This is better than standard bar food.  It is somewhere between good and great.  A 3.5 if you will.  I doubt that you could go wrong with any of the appetizers or sandwiches.  The prices are very reasonable.  A lot of people go here for the loaded bases big unit.  Now I have to say that they make a to do about delivering a loaded bases - this is fun!  This 2 foot long hot dog is an excellent hot dog and the toppings are delicious.  I would suggest that anyone in town for a while try the big unit at least once.  It is so big that it can serve for dinner tonight and lunch tomorrow.  Plus it makes for a good story latter.  If you get it ask to have the toppings on the side that way you only put one those that you want.  I don't like sauerkraut, jalapenos, or relish on my dogs but M & J do so I give those toppings to them.  I also eat the chili as a small side.  \n\nI want to give this place 4 for the food but the food is just shy of a 4.  The ambiance and service is middle of the road 3 so in the end this is a high 3 place with a recommendation that it is a must see experience!\n\n\nOh one more thing parking is not easy.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DYRtBSE9kSW9ZHZllVP00A", "review_id": "lRD2oSbf78z_TVkHW4FEgg", "text": "It was okay. We stopped in on a Thursday on the way through Phoenix, and there were only a few people inside. It's actually a sports bar, with dishes named after various sports figures, with some Alice Cooper stuff mixed in. Someone told me this was supposed to be the best hot dog on the west coast (it was on some show?), so we got it-- the 22 inch \"Big Unit.\" It was just okay-- a lightly grilled hot dog, just warm-- I split it with my husband. It was $16.99. You can get it with all the fixings but we got it with relish and onions. Nothing special.  I also got a dinner salad (mostly iceberg with rings of red onion, standard). Two of my kids had the ribs, which they said were dry and just okay. My other kid had the kids' chicken fingers, which came with 2 or 3 fingers and some fries. The service was good. Overall, if you're passing through, I honestly wouldn't make a special trip here unless you are a huge Alice Cooper fan.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "swmXAjLTP56EjPI4JbR9jA", "review_id": "wRr2c2tILIx3Yu7e4eYNVQ", "text": "Oh yum! We had a great time at this restaurant and the food was wonderful. I would have liked bigger portions, but the food was really good. I would go there again.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ygv3ifwpuyjnbOlj1a4hiA", "review_id": "yAAC-CYjSgPns57MbChMnA", "text": "Ok I know my review is a bit late but oh well :) . I came in here when I visited Arizona when the LA Dodgers played the Diamondbacks back in April of this year. This place was cool! I had the big unit and it was soo delicious! I would definitely recommned this place.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "qvQqQLFCaQ6MbYUCcap0Kw", "text": "If you are a football fan this is the place to be. There are more TVs than you can watch and they play all the games at the same time. They don't have the best drink specials, but they do have a \"Big Unit\" hot dog that is almost 2 feet long. BOOM!\n\nThe dudes wear make-up like Alice Cooper and the outdoor patio is nice when the weather cools off. Solid 3.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "REAaCKPXUFUl561pMbKFuA", "review_id": "ExaBYlOIWNF9RcXVaTkL2g", "text": "First time here and from out of state, so of course we saw it on man vs food and wanted to check it out. Place is pretty cool as far as decoration but the food was awful. We had barbecue, nachos, hot wings, and the chipotle pasta (with cut up hot dog in it). Worst barbecue ever. Seemed like it was made a week ago and microwaved. Nice place to have a drink and watch a game, but avoid the food.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ap7gTYmbJ7Ybjw0vaaHgGA", "review_id": "eJd5W_9u-rLnxWxk0GRXHw", "text": "Only reason this place even gets two stars is because the food was pretty good (Cuban sandwich, sun devil club and chipotle chicken pasta were sampled by our party and all were enjoyed) and there is some really cool music and sports memorabilia .  Had the food been terrible, I would have gone zero.  The service was abysmal.  We waited 35 mins for our food and not once did the waiter swing by to check on our drinks or update us on our food time.  \n\nI was in town for a D'backs game and expected a more efficient operation. \n\nThere are better options nearby...pass", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gzJpPaHN-NXBkAZcZri3hw", "review_id": "BbRTBDuzE6Asi1iYprVVVg", "text": "Hoh. How I miss the beloved bacon, egg and cheese from NYC. It's a delicate balance that's hard to explain to someone that hasn't eaten one. Some prefer their sandwich on a bagel, others on a croissant. In my last years of Manhattan life I leaned towards toast. So when my eyes feasted on a menu item called \"The Patriot\" I paused.\n\nCrispy Bacon? Ok!\nFried Egg? Ok!\nMelted CHEESE? OK!\nON TOAST? Alright! \n\nLet's try that!\n\nI was hopeful but figured \"Meh\". I was at a sports bar after all on a Sunday. At worst bacon was involved. Out came a heavenly surprise of gooeyness that pleased my palate. I almost wished I had a hangover to test this puppy out. (Bacon, egg and cheese had in my city living rescued me more than a few times.) But, no. I highly recommend this breakfast delight. AND it's beyond reasonably priced! ($4.99)\n\nI visited this bar/restaurant with a group of eight to watch football on a Sunday. There were quite a number of televisions. (In fact, I hadn't realized there were TVs above me.). It's also a really neat place if you're a fan of, obviously, Alice Cooper. The memorabilia covers almost every inch of the walls. I'd recommend enough time to peruse.   \n\nAlthough the food was far beyond what I expected I can't grant more stars. Our service was not ideal. It was rather difficult to obtain any service. (At one point we were flagging down our server as though we were waiving in an airplane.) We did have a reprieve when a gentlemen stepped in who was quite knowledgeable about cocktails. I wish *he* had been our server.\n\nI found it strange given that the restaurant wasn't crowded at 10:30am (yet). Had there been a packed joint - sure - I get it. Also, our table wasn't bussed unless we would ask for plates to be taken away. (And some plates were left to die. Perhaps to compost. We never asked for those to be picked up soooo....) When people order coffee bring them creamer. (Or ask if they want some.) Another example of a service gap: If one person places a food order it would be nice, just as a suggestion, to ask the rest of the table if they're interested in placing a food order. \n\nThere was one other TERRIBLE thing worth noting. \nAs such, I've left this at the end of the review. PARKING.  The following is just an FYI. The lot out back is NOT owned by the restaurant. (I inquired on the way out.) I think this is important however as there's no differentiation to a consumer when you arrive to the restaurant. \n\nMy experience parking was so heinous I filled a BBB complaint. (Yeah, *that* bad.) And I devoted a Yelp review to it as well (here: http://www.yelp.com/biz/arena-park-place-l-p-phoenix#hrid:yi7CY8WilX73OYj7Tl6YjQ) If I had a choice I wouldn't park here. But it is right behind the restaurant. Just be aware of potential customer service issues.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7e1XAK4j95x-ibEy4qFKYg", "review_id": "XeT6FVxFKC46oGOfPilCLg", "text": "Rock N Roll atmosphere: Check\n\nLot's of TV's for watching sports: Check\n\nBeer: Check\n\nOne pound, 22 inch long hot dog: Say whaaaa? \n\nOh yeah, Cooper'stown, named after legendary rocker Alice Cooper, is Home of the Big Unit (one pound, 22 inch long hot dog). I didn't try it on this visit, but will definitely be back to take on this hefty hot dog another day. \n\nThis is a great place to watch some sports, grab a bite to eat and have some beers with friends. I tried the Johnny Beef Depp (French Dip). Not bad at all. Actually it was better than I thought it would be. I got fries and cole slaw with it. The fries were good but I wasn't crazy about the slaw. \n\nThe atmosphere definitely won me over most of all. I liked the old brick building with the iron gates and big open patio. And inside, no matter which way you turn there was a tv, so it was great for watching football.   \n\nOverall, it's a cool place. Especially if you like big wieners.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 8, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "joEN2Mx6n2FNzsIrR0CpjQ", "review_id": "10w5ftXFwo890LGkSImdEw", "text": "I have been lucky to get really good service at most locations I dine at...That's why people call me Lucky (they don't). So when I get bad service, a generally OK experience becomes anything but OK. Lets buy a ticket and check out Alice Cooper'stown.\n\n~Fud/Drink~\nGeneral....bar....fare. That makes it really simple for everyone. Now they have some interesting food options, yes, but there is nothing special. Why elaborate further? Alice's joint only offers greasy fried food options, with little time put into the preparing of said items.  For a football event I went to, they were offering breakfast. I ordered a cheese/egg quesadilla which was \"edible\". Filled with grease, I had second thoughts after ordering it, but was hungry. Meh. Of the two stand out items on their menu, the 22 inch hotdog named \"The Big Unit\" is a big hit. Its big, yes....but that's where it ends. You pay $17+ for a big hotdog guys...its really nothing much to write home about. Why pay that?? If going to the Dbacks game, why not get one or two $1 dogs at Chase? Just saying... I must say the other item on the menu that stood out was the catcher's mitt brownie. For $4.99 you get a HUGE warm brownie plus a scoop of ice cream, everyone at the table was impressed. \n\nAs for drinks, they really are just overpriced. I know they have rent, I get it. But seriously, $6.50 for a draft that isn't close to a pint? Horrible pricing decision. I would've had an extra beer but this turned me off immediately. Nothing else to say, just too expensive for what you are getting!\n\n~Atmosphere/Service~\nAtmosphere is OK, it could be so much better. The inside is fun on the surface, and they have some cool memorabilia hanging up..it is nice to see what Alice put out for us to view. But overall the bar is there for large groups to gather and talk, no extra fluff. When each Big Unit comes out, an obnoxiously loud ringing bell sounds and the bar staff yells out a chant. After a good 30+ rings, I was saved by the bell when my football game ended. As for service, we were the first table to be sat, and had anywhere between 3-8 people at given times. Service was consistently slow, despite the fact the bar was at about 1/2 capacity for most of the day. I had to flag down our waitress a couple times to get service, and remember that brownie I talked about earlier? Well, it sat on our table for 2 hours after being finished. It was still on the table when I had began leaving. So, service was bad. Really hitting the nail on the head, there was no reason why we shouldn't have been waited on more, especially since we had the largest group in the joint that day. Poor service..meh.\n\n~Extras/Rating~\nOverall, its not the best option for grabbing a drink and bite before games downtown. I have made suggestions for other locations, and those suggestions stand. They get 2 stars for location and a nice array of TV's for game day. They lose 3 stars for poor service, poor price for quality, and underwhelming ambiance. They can do SO MUCH BETTER...And until they change things, you can do so much better as well.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D4-0xGve18qMPnWQgMTbyQ", "review_id": "VDGusxXl9zNF5w28yfVwLQ", "text": "Meet a friend from Washington DC recently at Alice Cooper'stown and had lunch.   It was a real treat.    We ordered the \"Big Unit\" a 20\" long hotdog.    Probably one of the best hotdogs I have ever eaten.      Also had a platter of various snacks and finished it off with a baseball mitt size brownie topped with ice cream and whipped cream.   I was very surprised with the food.     I found it to be great and look forward to the next time pack.     Great place to kick back enjoy a beer and  the environment.    Great wait staff.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U2f4haSnEtcRWvBzb4k30w", "review_id": "8FxBNB9ZEizUDyMpm_Hk1A", "text": "When my wife told me about some of her students in a music competition that was being held here - I was excited. I have never been, and besides it has to be cool right?\n\n\nWrong.\n\nThese kids played their heart out - tremendous talent. It was great, honestly refreshing - most of the bands were better than anything they play on the radio.\n\nThe venue - you know a place created by a musician? A place that has rock & roll memorabilia all over the walls - a restaurant supposed to celebrate music?\n\nComplete and total let down. Alice Cooper, you should be ashamed.\n\nThe venue didn't even bother to take the time to set up tables and chairs for the parents, teachers, and sponsor supporting them.\n\nThere was basically zero wait staff.\n\nAt least half the tables in the outdoor area (where the stage was set-up) were high-tops - which would have been fine - if there were chairs to go with them.\n\nInstead everyone was sitting in those El' Cheapo $5 green plastic lawn chairs. This not only was uncomfortable, but it negated the entire usefulness of the high top tables. \n\nAt least 4 times during the 2 hours I head the phrase \"Please tip well\" and \"Please make sure you tip the wait staff well.\"\n\nThere was NO wait service - at all. You had to walk up to the counter and order. They had one poor employee trying to pick up all the empty cups/trash from a decent sized group of people.\n\nI would rather give my \"tip\" money to the kids to buy more drum sticks guitar strings than give to a place that could care less about providing a comfortable place to watch talented kids play great music. Why would I tip people who did nothing to provide their services (you know...food?)\n\nThey had the top balcony section closed - I do not know why - our group would have loved to sit up there and hear the kids. But I guess when you have a whopping two or three tables to wait on inside (not related to the event, the place was a ghost town except for the people there to see the kids) it would be too much trouble to go up some stairs.\n\nIf they actually cared - and had staff there to support the event (3-4 waiters/waitresses would have been sufficient) they could have made some really good money off food sales.\n\n\nI certainly hope that in the future they secure somewhere that cares enough to at least properly set up the area for people to attend/sit. Heaven forbid the place actually function like a restaurant should and try to serve food/beverage.\n\nIt is a shame the rest of the competition is being held there. The kids deserve so much better.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aHYQrxjDmXiTBP4WLP4sIA", "review_id": "IiW-xU40lQsiOlm_WssNTQ", "text": "Alice Cooperstown was Great!  Sports theme along with a musician's twist,  Great!!  The sports vibe was fantastic!  Everywhere you look big screens with the game on.  Platinum and Gold records on the walls!  A very festive atmosphere!  The food was very good!  We had the bases loaded Big Unit.  Worth the $!  Very Big, the dog gone thing was Huge!!  The fries were fresh and crispy.  Bottom line, stop here and ENJOY!!!!!", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "49D1JWP_UyMUgF1vpITsLw", "review_id": "fHiVnggrYyABx10uPkzT2w", "text": "Been wanting to try this place once I seen it on MvF.   Okay so I tried the 'Bases Loaded Big Unit'.  It was good.  Could not finish it all.  Very cool atmosphere with Rock 'n Roll and sports memorabilia.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_LsbT_uW0UE6rhsWiAIrsg", "review_id": "S00_vBK0gE9C4O947DfsSQ", "text": "the best of everything food and atmosphere, nothing like it.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Phb99uN-Rwi6XUWbLyK4IA", "review_id": "aTDjEaEY7g8ZJfiTMqBVfw", "text": "I was sort of expecting more from this. The food is decidedly average sports bar food, not really anything special. Plus, the side dishes are weird. Mandarin Oranges and apple slices don't really belong next to a burger, in my opinion. Still, it was a good enough meal, the waitress was super friendly and I highly recommend the Michael Buble drink, just drink with caution, it's strong!", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 22, "useful": 24, "cool": 25}, "user_id": "Pju7Py7miiFtNBq5ZuYPww", "review_id": "bDN80Yih7DuCr5vcRUJtlw", "text": "Alice Cooper'stown is directly across the street from the US Airways Center (home to the Phoenix Suns.)  When I first visited the restaurant, the Suns were putting their finishing moves on the Utah Jazz (84-87), and I suppose it was due to the game that business that evening was slow.  However, for me, it didn't matter.  Besides paying respect to Mr. Cooper, an episode of \"Man vs Food\" wherein Adam Richman and Alice--the shock-rocking legend himself--attack 22\"-long \"Big Unit\" hotdogs was motivation enough: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C86akA3G6rg.\n\nThe \"Big Unit\"--smothered in \"Nightmare\" Chili, bacon, cheese sauce, sauerkraut, jalape\u00f1os, diced tomatoes and onions, sweet relish, and shredded cheddar--is jaw-dropping!  In fact, upon delievery, fire alarms--shrilling throughout the restaurant--direct full attention to this behemoth as it snakes its way toward its next victim: me.  Respectfully named after the now-retired, 6'10\" Arizona Diamondback, Randy \"The Big Unit\" Johnson, this dog headlines.  At $19.99, it seems a bit steep, but I couldn't eat more than a third.  Along with the fries, it easily feeds two or three.  Divided, the cost is more than reasonable.\n\nThe \"Elaine Benes\" Big Salad, the \"Johnny 'Beef' Depp\", the \"Al McCoy\" [\"The Voice of the Suns\" since 1972] Crispy Chicken Salad, the \"John O'Hurley\" [\"Seinfeld's\" J. Peterman] Buffalo Chicken Wrap: the menu items definitely hail celebrity.  But why not?  The fare--along this guitar-lined, autograph-infused, rock-n-roll museum--is meant to be fun.  And it is.  Even though, on this evening, the locals were instead supporting their beloved Suns, I had a great time with my friends.  Cooper'stown is worth a try.\n\nI will say that it's an interesting touch that the servers and bartenders should adopt the Cooper-esque eye make-up--it's cool--but our server wasn't enthused: his bother-me-not attitude and poor service had me questioning his allegiance.  I mean, you work at Cooper'stown!  I know that between two servers and four tables, feeling as though you're in the weeds at times is natural, but couldn't you at least \"feign\" appreciation and interest?  The manager, however, checked-in on us, refilled our drinks, and asked about our visit.  I think he's quite aware.\n\n\nNote to Mr. Cooper:  \n\nWhen I was a kid, Alice Cooper album covers completely unnerved--yet intrigued--me.  I was ten, and I remember visiting our neighbors--hard rockers to the core--who had many of your LP's resting against their metal-plated, knob-heavy component stereo system in their living room.  I would walk around their house pretending I was cool and ignoring--or at least attempting to ignore--your nightmare: I couldn't look you in the eye.  At Cooper'stown, however, upon the slightest chance that you might drop in, I'd kept an eye out...just in case!  I'm not afraid anymore...I don't think.   =]   Nevertheless, for your music, your vision, and your endeavors, I'm a fan.  And I thank you.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-ku2SB6n6TOhp80Q4A1LRw", "review_id": "wFx7eIgBOnvFKPINRrnSfQ", "text": "Great place, good food", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OumdCc72NLWdMhEeLKiNEw", "review_id": "ctTSb05w5LOUtIMFGXvpdg", "text": "The good wasn't spectacular, my party shared the big unit hot dog. They really need to put a lot more chili on it. We had the jalapeno coins appetizer, they were delicious. The place was slightly run down. But overall, we had a good time.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KOTS0wdQOBCd4zEEufsmvw", "review_id": "kZJ_c9b1YLOw4gSA1cf8zg", "text": "Place was alright..food was good, service was good..couldn't get the hockey game on I wanted but I guess they are more for suns or d-bcks. I'd probably come back again..", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zbcxmAOfrZDRJEJdIJuiIw", "review_id": "gUrsB3UBLa2mbOj_0ljyfQ", "text": "A friend and I walked through downtown Phoenix, heading down Jackson Street.  A few blocks off the usual beaten path, surroundings became a bit dodgy and my friend suggested we turn back. We noticed a cool old building that had a painting of Alice Cooper on its side ... we figured \"what the heck\" and went in.\n\nThe industrial surroundings were bedecked with large screen televisions. The staff was incredibly welcoming and helpful. Photos and posters featuring many rock musicians were on the walls - some were autographed. The music from the large bar area made me think of crazy days - lots of Twisted Sister, Queen and, of course, Alice Cooper. Our fellow diners ranged from red-state tourists to people fresh from hair band rehearsals - it was a great mix for people watching.\n\nSomeone at the next table recommended both the meatloaf and the ribs - we got an order of each. The meatloaf was juicy and spicy, specked with veggies and with a cripsy top. The ribs were tender and tangy - cooked St Louis style. The mashed potatoes included the skins and the veggies were buttery and crisp.\n\nUntil we chanced upon Cooperstown, I was convinced there wasn't any good food in downtown Phoenix. The next time I'm in town, I know where I'll head first and often.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T4qrD_rVfquTG8QSCynf5g", "review_id": "_kqOg-hJPrTefAc40HIM6Q", "text": "Not bad. Not great. But its ok. Great spot for Suns or D-backs game though.\nThere aren't many options downtown, so you could do worse. \nI like the big screen TVs they have.  The chicken chipotle pasta was good.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7bdCfESkLLta4vwxO5tyHw", "review_id": "Kcz7O4xhQTRsX5Phx9mgWg", "text": "This is a sports bar owned by \"legendary\" native Alice Cooper. They are now known for the \"Big Unit\" ginormous hot dog. \n\nIt's good and fun for what it is. The staff is always pleasant, even with their painted eyes. The food is what it is, good and nothing fancy. It is just a fun place to take people or hang out when you need to be downtown.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "NvT_SOnbc5Sbp34gNJwGJw", "review_id": "CXVT0qUzu2v8P1PWPRSb6A", "text": "I heard about this restaurant from my father in law as a must try. I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to stop here on the way out of town and grab a bite with the family.\n\nWe ordered potato skins to start, the Big Unit Hot Dog, Pulled Pork Sandwich, and Beef Brisket. \n\nThe potato skins were better than what I've had at chain restaurants. The bacon on them is the same as the hot dogs so at least there's an effort to make it less processed. They're served with Ranch (I'm used to sour cream) which made it interesting but enjoyable. \n\nThe Big Unit Hot Dog ($16.99) is enough for two. I ate 3/4 of it before my flight, my wife had the difference. This is definitely one of those items you want to order to egg on your buddies to order and try out, giving them the bode of confidence that they'll finish, well knowing they'll pay for it later. I tried to walk it off but eventually fell victim to the meat coma. \n\nThe dog tastes like most dogs, a little spicy flare to it but not unbearable for those who do not like heat. What really makes this hot dog in my opinion is the bread. It's what you would expect from a baguette, hard outside and soft inside. Even with the toppings I added (bacon, cheese sauce and sauerkraut) the bun held up. \n\nThe restaurant is full of TVs, perfect for catching a few games. It's no short on entertainment. The plus on service was that our server was very conscientious of the short time line we were on. The opportunity that could have been gained was asking for refills for beverages, which came at the end. They did stop by to see how the meal was after all of us had a few bites. This is definitely a fun place for those of drinking age, I wouldn't recommend bringing a kiddo regardless of time of year. There's just too much going on to get them to eat. Get the Big Unit though, it makes it a fun stop regardless the occasion!", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HrjjHfDGTafXyKpQKNrYHg", "review_id": "rpCDhTnjIKvKZBoAG17Z8A", "text": "Let me start by saying we've been here befor and had good experiences but this was the Worst experience I've ever had at a restaurant, I was told the wait was 35 to 40 min... an hour later I asked when we would be sat and I was greeted with three girls and nothing but attitude. When I asked why people who came in after us were served I was told that they were either \"friends\" or investors.  20 min later I approached them again noticing that nearly everyone that came in after me had been sat. I was told that they called us which was a blatant lie because where we were waiting the intercom was so loud it made my granddaughter scared every time they used it. Come to find out when we asked the first time how long the wait would be they put a mark next to our name which made them believe they called our name when they had not...genius!  When they figured out their mistake all I teceived was attitude and NO apology. So we asked to see the manager, it's been an hour and a half by now...we have no choice but to wait because this is the only place near by. We finally get a table and the waitress is a doll, she is great! They send up the manager...lo and behold it's the bartender NOT the manager...This place is one giant joke. The food was dry and the employees horrible!", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kCLbYNTozl6gllLjXmFTAg", "review_id": "0OF5luNq-KfUuZt4E_8KBw", "text": "The food is awesome, the atmosphere is super and the wait staff is pretty friendly. I had the big unit hot dog and it was quite tasty but I could not finish it. The food was quite good as was the place itself with the decor was pretty cool. The music was rock as expected and basically this is a better version of Hard Rock Cafe.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9waeKOWep33uY8mdR-rmqA", "review_id": "vr9ym5BzYY7yc3DP_-TmcQ", "text": "Been wanting to see Cooper'stown since we hit Phoenix for a conference. We got to go on the last night and it was worth the wait. From the classic rock & roll decor to the \"Big Unit,\" everything was just as impressive.\n\nAlthough I didn't order the Big Unit like I thought I would (I can't see spending twenty bucks on a hot dog - no matter how big it is), I did see one go by to another table. SO glad I didn't get it. It would've been wasted on me. The green chile burrito I did get was outstanding! Lots of tender pork meat and just the right amount of spice wrapped up in a big flour tortilla. Very, very good. \n\nService was a little slow, especially after we were served, but everyone was very friendly and quick to offer great advice on what to order. \n\nI'll be ready to go back the next time we happen to be in Phoenix.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KNolj4BPbaj7Q_z22q0hWw", "review_id": "6oj3qQhBucHHzt1q4i-Qaw", "text": "Too many restaurant gaffes in one night. Forgotten drinks, dry fish, cold tacos that needed to be reheated, lemons instead of limes, that sort of thing. Meh.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k150vLw-0dCAeFtkJfMgsw", "review_id": "uVLOp76oFsGjmT4VJCJH0A", "text": "Decent food.  Came more for the atmosphere and to yell \"big unit\" every time someones orders one of their giant hotdogs.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "azj8vFl7JuSyHqamSVhd4A", "review_id": "KvQNVBlERG01t9yATydC0Q", "text": "Can't go wrong at Cooper'stown.    Lots of beer, live music from time to time, the Adam Richmond's Bases Loaded Big Unit is a winner, and anytime there is any sort of event going on down town, this place has limitless scenery.  \n\nEnjoy...", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a8BYBH-KeCcOKfzyBkey6w", "review_id": "qArTLSy_6uDCSbs9KuKYMQ", "text": "Had to try this place out...how can you go wrong with a big hot dog and Alice Cooper. Really cool stuff inside, nice layout. Drinks were weak and food was just ok. The price/value was good. If you are in town, check it out and have a beer. Service was very good. Waiter saw us taking pictures and offered to take ours.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T-sVyF7YQVrft-RhC1sw4Q", "review_id": "_s0E-sAJWzUVIu8avyo_rQ", "text": "I came here for one reason only and it was for the Man vs Food Bases Loaded Big Unit hot dog and all its toppings. Who won this battle ?  Of course, food did !!!!  They also have a Big Unit as well with no toppings .  Perhaps next time i'm in town for a game i'll attack this one.  I also love how they ring the bell when your order comes out and the staff yells BIG UNIT !!!  ( Big Unit being named after former DBacks pitcher Randy Johnson ) .If your in town for Spring Training, do make a stop here and do the challenge !!!  You'll either take down The Big Unit, or you'll take him down !!!", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-Sx2MEuSzY1ZbSUE2SUjKQ", "review_id": "RKTp_u2WZOUGRkbXKMA5ZA", "text": "Drove through Phoenix during our trip to Sedona and stopped by this place. Thankfully, there wasn't a Suns or Diamondbacks game as we quickly realized this restaurant was directly across US Airways arena.\nTold the waitress we were from out-of-town and she told us about the history of the restaurant, including its affiliation with Alice Cooper and local legends such as Randy Johnson.\nSpeaking of Randy Johnson, I shared \"The Big Unit\", a 22-inch hot dog good enough for 2 adults. Only bad part is that it gave me food coma for the rest of the drive!", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eG0l65B_4kShBoxdD7z5aw", "review_id": "pXBBH-5z47sXgm5NE-XHNQ", "text": "Ok before you read any further you must know that I am not an Alice Cooper fan. So that taints my view of the restaurant. \n\nThat being said the food was below average. The club sandwich was dry and lacked flavor. The restaurant was also really large and seemed cluttered (probably due to all the memorabilia), and surprisingly full for lunch today (Thursday). So I may be the only one with this opinion.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KhF5DZ0i7_vMjGwRATtaFg", "review_id": "Nvk-YC2RLnOXTCPN6k9Vzw", "text": "I'm not an Alice Cooper fan, but was brought to Alice cooper'stown by a group of coworkers.  We were greeted by a host who was definitely dressed the part, as were all the waitresses.  The restaurant is fairly dark and dingy inside despite the lovely Phoenix sun that could be shining in from the outdoors.   \n\nThe service was really slow, and it took a long time between when we ordered and when the food arrived.  I chose the fish tacos, and the fish was overly deep fried, and tasted a but like everything that had been in the fryer.  I didn't really enjoy them at all.\n\nA few people at my table got the brisket, and comments were made about how dry it was, and how it lacked flavour that should be expected of brisket.\n\nIs restaurant seems like it is really gimmicky, however, I'm sure Alice Cooper fans probably appreciate it!", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9oYWYfQ1ubAPszRqjD3ukg", "review_id": "DY8nDNkAUIO0wd5Z47kJvw", "text": "You can get anything you want, at Alice's restaurant....\n\nHad out of town guests and we went there on a weekday. Arrived just as they opened at 11 and were immediately greeted by hostess and seated. Loved the \"decor\" and spent several minutes (well, actually quite a while) checking it out. Yeah, it's similar style to the Hard Rock Cafe, but that's to be expected. As for the food, well it was plentiful, delicious and fair priced. I had Cooper's Turkey Sliders and they were awesome. I really liked everything about the place and despite the 30 min drive will be back often (esp when we have visitors or go to the Sky Harbor). Location is perfect for before or after a Diamondback or Suns game. Awesome classic rock playing made it even better!\n\nOne suggestion: this place would be even more fun if the staff looked like they enjoyed their jobs. Not a lot of smiles or friendly small talk.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IhxBl6ZOC2V_usoEJ2ze7Q", "review_id": "QcWnx2H9nnjttqCDfXtVgA", "text": "Alice Cooper'stown is a \"must go\" when your in downtown Phoenix. Owned by rockstar legend Alice Cooper himself, this high level atmosphere restraunt indeed makes you want to rockout.\n\nThe menu offers a tasty variety of meals, even vegitarians are not forgotten here.\n\nUp for a challenge?? Try the Big Unit Hot Dog!! Or the Rob Zombie burger that will change your life and never look at burgers the same again.\n\nThis is also a great location to go eat before a Arizona D-Backs game or Phoenix Suns game.\n\nServices is excellent and the bar is really nice with TV's all around you throughout the restraunt.\n\nAround the restraunt, the memorabilia will take you back in time as you will see signed posters, photos, musical equipement, famous sport athletes.\n\nDon't miss out on this experience! GO!", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gaEew7FuA5NkB1UkymCVzw", "review_id": "XklLj-WAVCODaP9dyElC9w", "text": "This was my first visit here and I have to say, I wasn't very impressed at all with the food or the service.  My husband and I and a few other people decided to stop in for food and drinks before the Tool concert but I think everyone else had the same idea and they were pretty busy, the wait was too long so we just decided to order straight from the bar and get our food and drinks to go.  To start with, there were only 2 bartenders behind the bar and like I said, it was super busy.  My husband had to pretty much push his way  up to the bar.  He had to wait about 5 minutes to place our order (he got a vanilla vodka screwdriver, a water for me, my daughter and I got the John O' Hurley Buffalo Chicken Wrap, and my husband ordered the Johnny Beef Depp) which wasn't too bad, but then the bartender just took off before my husband could even ask how we were suppose to know when our food was ready.  She ignored us and talked over my husband to other people.  Finally, when she did come back over, she was rude and said \"just stand over there, I will yell at you when your stuffs ready.\" and pointed randomly over to the side.  My husband then asked her if she wanted his name and she responded rudely again, \"we don't have that information.\" But his name was on the receipt... ??  Ok then.\n\nSo, we just waited off to the side and in the meantime got yelled at by a waitress and a bus boy that we were in the way.  The bus boy actually took the time to rudely show us a line in the concrete floor that we needed to stand behind, when we were standing where we were told to by the bartender.  Finally after about 20 mins our food was ready and the waitress yelled very loudly while pointing at us, \"Hey you!! come get your food!!\"  So my husband went over to get it and she had two different orders sitting there and she basically shoved one of the bags at him and said, \"is this yours...yeah I think this is yours.\"  Then our friend that was with us, who ordered before us had to ask her if the other order was his and she shoved it him and said, \"I think this one is yours.\" and walks away. He had to actually open up his bag and check to make sure that order was his.  She didn't even check the orders before shoving them at us!  Granted the bar was getting crushed with people and they were understaffed so I understand that, but being rude doesn't equate to return customers.\n\nWe ended up sitting outside at one of the picnic tables to eat.  My buffalo chicken wrap was minus the buffalo!! It was just a plain old crispy chicken wrap with ranch, way too much lettuce, a few diced tomatoes, and some cheese (I think in maybe 2 bites I had).  My wrap wasn't even hot.  It came with 2 sides....I chose fries and apple slices.  The fries were o.k. really had no seasoning on them and the apple slices were just the basic bagged apples, one of them was actually kinda soggy.  My daughters order was exactly the same as mine.  It was o.k. nothing impressive.  My husband said his sandwich was  made with good quality beef but without the au jus it would have been dry.  He said it was actually pretty good.  My husband thought the fries were good.  His screwdriver was VERY strong, which I would believe it to be a result of over pouring, but the bartender said when she handed it to him that she made it very strong on purpose because he was patient.  \n\nI know Alice Cooper is a huge sports nut so the ambiance is geared more towards that with T.V.'s all over the place, very little music related decor, kinda just comes across as a typical sports bar.  I really don't think I will go back in the future due to our food and service being bad.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IP3nF56J-9NEuW7fq29SQA", "review_id": "aFNNgIJndtkOaDoKY7tRbg", "text": "The atmosphere here is just so cool. Even if you don't like Alice cooper the rock and roll feel is all around. The staff wears Alice cooper-esque outfits and even the makeup! \n\nThis is a huge restaurant and there was plenty of room to sit, mind you there wasn't a game on when we went. \n\nMy friend and I both had the Marge Simpson Mac and cheese, it was heavenly. They put some tiny pieces of potato chips on top and it's just excellent.\n\nThe service was quick and friendly. I really enjoyed my time here. It's a great restaurant for families, couples or singles and looks like it would be a decent bar in the evenings. Sort of reminds me of the Hard Rock Cafe, but I like this place better.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TvtARzzT8bvPKLiLEeMIHw", "review_id": "Liw6I8T2IEaGcxBE013vmQ", "text": "Great grub spot for before a game.  The sports crowd is obviously their bread and butter so they are mindful of taking your order, getting you your food and check quickly so that you're not late.  We tried the BBQ and it was pretty good for a generalist kind of place.  The menu is quite extensive so it's sure to have something for everyone.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e9XMfMtUx51-kO9OcIvjlg", "review_id": "1YfZQKMXGEAgLnYxIlAWkA", "text": "Great place to stop in and eat. Very casual and relaxed and I think you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The Phil Mickelson sandwich was great.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "DNCSV5cZP9Erm7uFedxK-g", "review_id": "cbZWWHjtP-KdlVpoePFQcg", "text": "I've been here twice so I'll review both.  The first time there was a Tool concert at US Airways that night so this place was packed.  (Is Tool in a similar music genre to Alice Cooper?  I don't know.  Anyway...)  the wait for a table was long, but luckily bar outside served food and the line moved faster than I thought it would.  We ordered the Wildcat sampler and it was delish.  Their fries are and potato skins are crispy and flavorful.  Also, their prices are not bad.\n\nOur second visit was on a Friday night.  Wasn't too busy, which made me happy.  Plus, our waitress was attentive and friendly.  The Mac and cheese was more like a penne with Alfredo sauce, but whatevs.  The food is all around satisfying and I'm definitely making Alice Cooperstown a regular place on my list.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zU5NcD0VC9orDsznksXGfg", "review_id": "PpcZhEiZsSODHv1FHB478g", "text": "Stopped in here before the afternoon Mets v Diamondbacks game, as it is just a couple of short blocks to the stadium.\n\nThey opened up promptly at 11:00am.\n\nIt's Alice Coopers take on The Hard Rock Cafe/ESPN Zone.\n\nLots of Alice Cooper memorabilia on the walls, with some other bands mixed in and a few sports items as well.\n\nDrinks (Heineken and Hennesy & Coke) were cold and strong.\n\nThe food....Meh....\n\nHad an order of 10 chicken wings with the sauce on the side. Way too much batter on the wings. You had to battle trough  a huge layer of crisp batter to get to a chicken wing of bone dry meat.\n\nThe Big Unit with fries (sauerkraut and grilled onion extra) was huge and meaty. However, the roll was extremely dry (stale?) and was soon discarded as I used a knife and fork for the humongous hot dog. The fries that came along with it were good too.\n\n.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AAm8M9VSHkO3Tj6MMUnPWQ", "review_id": "PVPgJ4viO3k6lJkZTuZ8WQ", "text": "I am sure someday I will have a bad experience at this legendary Sports Bar, but not tonight.  I have made it a habit to come to Cooperstown prior to ball games and concerts for over 15 years. I anticipate keeping that tradition for years to come.\n\nSo many of the sports themed bars and restaurants in this area are lost to the culinary Sonoran graveyard.  Alice Cooperstown still stands for a reason.  The staff is friendly and fun loving, the menu diverse and in unison with the rocking roll and sports themed decor. \n\nI usually get the BBQ sampler or the incredibly stacked nachos, but tonight I went for the simplicity of the Tom Brady Burger.  It was \"Spot On.\" \n\nThe bacon was crisp and plentiful and the burger itself was perfectly cooked with a smoky charbroiled taste.  The fries were fresh, crisp and spiced perfectly. \n\nI opted for two Kiltlifter beers, from local microbrew Four Peaks Brewery.\nThe beer was available on draft served in nicely chilled her glass. \n\nGiant screen television monitors are strategically placed throughout the cavernous restaurant so every seat can view the game or games. \n\nThe only negative remark actually is as a result of their popularity:  You may have to wait a while on big game or concert nights, plan for that contingency arrive early and enjoy the fun. \n\n\"UNIT!\"", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZfmmJWzLUarG3e5CfMjrNg", "review_id": "aQeNDzTHlbVsjlShisRL5w", "text": "The staff was friendly. The environment was friendly and casual. The music memorabilia was fun to look at.\n\nThe food was okay, not great, a little pricy for what it was, but I guess Alice has to eat. The worst part of the experience was the inexplicable raucous celebration every time someone ordered the huge hotdog which was possibly the least attractive menu item.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vvkgLnhR7sBVRY8KV9sRCA", "review_id": "d6o3UmGvaUrxAtSoCgndvg", "text": "The food was really unimpressive, especially for the prices. The Michael Bible cocktail was pretty good.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u8Nb6ggdUFleRZjuRJRO3A", "review_id": "aHUj71YXwLbJAvUx8v0hdw", "text": "Fast good quality ingredients with restaurant prices. Typical selection of beers and drinks. The food here deserves a no stars but the the atmosphere is deserving of the star.\n \nI order the Cuban Sandwich which came with a choice of two sides. I choose the fries and the Nightmare Chili. The sandwich was definitely not what I was expecting... I almost want to say they have me the wrong food, but I am not willing to go back to check it out.\n\nThe sandwich was much more like a grilled chicken sandwich with poor quality lettuce and tomato. It was  an extremely disappointing dining experience. The sides weren't bad but were also very small portions.  The beer was served in a plastic cup which is not ideal for any situation that isn't poolside.\n\nThe atmosphere was the most interesting part of coming here. It is a shame that Alice Cooper would let his restaurant stoop this low. This is definitely a busy model focused around profits and not quality or satisfaction. This restaurant would never survive without its namesake.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pitcseZJ_USj3tS5i1x9dw", "review_id": "C7ysHLy1UWu8_NUdZHvVuQ", "text": "Went to see Billy Joel last night and wanted to have dinner first. The atmosphere is great. The food is good, nothing special. It's worth it for the money. Don't expect anything special. It's just a fun place with great sports on all the TV's.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "979XLEeoPANcKdb6qEDofw", "review_id": "KtOGY5Grq_QC3GkouhIiTw", "text": "Was there for dinner there tonight 6/5/14. I was staying just a few blocks away and needed quick dinner so went to Cooperstown.  Had burgers there in the past and was very happy.  The Following is a quote from their menu, word for word:\n\n\"\"Rusty Wallace\" St Louis Ribs.  St. Louis cut pork ribs smothered in dry rub and slow smoked to perfection, then lightly sauced with Cattlemen's BBQ sauce, and flashed on the flame broiler.\"\n\nI was hungry and came in about 20 minutes before close and was waited on by Matt.  I ordered ice tea and asked Matt if the ribs had been cooked recent or a long time ago and reheated.  And told him that if it was the latter that I wouldn't be having them.  He said he would ask the chef, came back and proceeded to say \"the bartender had them and said they were good\".  Hmmmm, that wasn't what I asked, but noted his answer in my mind and proceeded to order......Yes the ribs with two sides.\n\nThe food comes and it was exactly what I was afraid of, Ribs that had been boiled, then cooked in a oven and braised in marginal bbq sauce.  I ate them and it filled my stomach.  When he came by with the check, he asked \"so how were the ribs\".  I made him go get a menu and read the above quote. And then nicely without being a jerk told him that the establishment was falsely advertising the ribs.  I explained that I have smoked all meats in a wood fired barrel smoker for over 20 years and I would welcome the opportunity to go in the back and see where the ribs were slow smoked, if what I was saying was wrong.  I also explained that I had been out of tea for 10 minutes and I was a big boy and could handle the truth of how old the ribs were.  He then said that he didn't know how old they were.  Then without apologizing, asked how I was going to pay?  Really?????\n\nThe check was $20.45, and Matt got NO tip.  I had breakfast yesterday at a very popular, very busy establishment...No Relation....Matts BB, Great service and added a $5 tip to a $13 bill...no I'm not a cheapskate.\n\nI would welcome a management response to the ribs and the service!!!!!!\n\nSean Gast", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GADYB3y4zQA1Xa-WVVimRg", "review_id": "-9Zbd546bknEeHeyGXc2Zw", "text": "At first I was a little thrown by this place and thought, \"Maybe I'm just coming for the name?\" because the wait was longer than we were told. But the staff was so friendly, the food (oh my gosh the cheese fries! the veggie wrap!) was amazing and our waitress, Bailey, was so attentive, friendly, and informative when we had questions. My friend wasn't as impressed with his food, but he's a super picky guy and I think he went in there already deciding that he wasn't going to be happy. I will be back, but I will go back with the expectation that I'll wait a little longer than anticipated.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 12, "useful": 15, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "ID0f8slG5-Ch9TlFDrFK1Q", "review_id": "sNacgPj8n0XB-vkh0n9rJw", "text": "22\" wiener, $27, meh. \nhttp://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=4ZfcCa4m5RWvO4EFzfYm1A\n\nI know it's unfair but I have to compare all hot dogs to what you can get at Costco for $1.50. And in this case, I would have happily forwent the baguette, chili, bacon, cheese, kraut, etc. etc., for a dozen Costco dogs and Polish dogs. \n\nHere, the massively long and narrow wiener was overcooked to the point where the skin was starting to crinkle and pull away from the meat (that's what she said? Ew). Add too many par toppings and you have an overpriced novelty dog at an equally novel bar-type thing. \n\nFun if you're an Alice Cooper fan or need a bar to get sloshed and watch games at. But this review is just for the dog.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i2QqqRhuc20r27y_fx59KQ", "review_id": "Rxq6tSYTpvTl2AgYoYSGlg", "text": "I have actually been here at least 4 times.  First time I actually checked in on Yelp.\n\nThis is just a noisy sports bar.  Average food.  some lunch specials.  There are some cool things to see of Alice's if youare a rock fan.  But otherwise , meh, I've experienced better.  \n\nTruth be told I was disappointed each time I visited - not sure why I keep going back.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t8AHA7V9PP1A7HpAiXZjgw", "review_id": "R87Pvmw8L11vqtd-q2hy5A", "text": "Disappointing  obviously has not been maintained (upgraded) since it opened in 1998\nUnderstaffed for game day \nFood was cold an service was slow\nLast time here", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zDPqSHQYQgV-AYZu6CgDrg", "review_id": "JKbqM7rkHksrHv52poMi-g", "text": "This place sucks, no other reason to come here cept maybe for at t shirt other than that not worth a trip here, did I say it sucked?", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KIpiahzFaMe7na_mKYCgcw", "review_id": "ngMzK5gtgKrNFjjeUJzpFg", "text": "Went here while in PHX on business with a friend who lives locally.  Thought it would be a good place to have some dinner since i love BBQ.  No such luck.  Nothing seemed like real BBq  just over cooked and tasteless.  Very Chain resturant-y,  Cool memorabilia abut that's about it.  They only give a small cup of BBQ sauce for your meal.  I don't reccommend.", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wuCszpVPMIMyOCualnZtaw", "review_id": "ICll-aCIwt7nsEVu5x0pCQ", "text": "Cooperstown Sports Grill Does NOT disappoint! \n\nCooperstown offers an incredible selection of beers, good food and excellent service.  The prices are reasonable, and the servers are outstanding.  \n\nCooperstown Sports Grill is big, filled with large screens televisions. The walls are covered in vintage guitars signed by every rock star and rare sports collectibles signed by past & present icons.\n\n The food entrees have celebrity names, like the Bill O'reilly BBQ sandwiches, Kurt Warner corned beef,  AZ Cardinals Country BBQ chicken salad, or my favorite the \"Jeff\"  grilled chicken salad.  I would put the grilled chicken salad up against anybody (including Durant's or even Arrogant Butcher).\n\nSo if you find yourself in downtown Phoenix give Cooperstown Sports Grill a try, it does not disappoint", "business_id": "oCA2OZcd_Jo_ggVmUx3WVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "90a6z--_CUrl84aCzZyPsg", "review_id": "nwuUplTVj_f64poUCOMRgA", "text": "Walking distance to Chase Field makes this a popular destination. \n\nThe Mexican food is very good, the drinks are cheap, they have a huge outdoor patio, a large bar area, and you can wobble over to the ballgame when you're finished.\n\nIf you get here early enough you can park in their own private lot for free.", "business_id": "eK6KGMKqU_4nB9RdayZD7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IGkoathSlJmIOBDGo9vUZg", "review_id": "ZnDISSBlGDSh3g-ibhzMfA", "text": "Looks like I went to the wrong place. . .\n\nI was hoping to go to the same Tee Pee Tap Room where the American Progressive band Cartoon first planned their compositions.  Apparently that was the OTHER Tee Pee Tap Room.\n\nHow was the food here?  Well, lets just say that we all know what The Great Cornholio does with \"tee pee\".\n\nI ordered a two enchilada plate.  The refried beans tasted really fresh. . .from the can.  That was pretty much how the whole of the meal was.  It was edible, but not enjoyable.  I was hoping to have a decent meal in a place with some history, and instead I have a meal in the wrong restaurant that was on the bad side of mediocre.  There are many good Mexican restaurants in Phoenix.  The Tee Pee Tap Room (at least this place) is not one of them.", "business_id": "eK6KGMKqU_4nB9RdayZD7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "OQMOgqS1NFIyAW4i66iDYA", "review_id": "q5A7OhRJO-cfXtknJ6QUwA", "text": "Tee Pee used to be one of the best Mexican restaurants in the city, but upon recently revisiting, they're no longer a stand out. Expect traditional, Sonoran-style Mexican food that's good but not great. If you're in the area craving some Mex, I wouldn't tell you to avoid it, but I won't be rushing back here any time soon...they're not much better than some Mexican restaurant chains.", "business_id": "eK6KGMKqU_4nB9RdayZD7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oGzab3FQ5D8K2bp_2ESigQ", "review_id": "LhsvBTWez3tW6rjMbofuxg", "text": "This place is not even mediocre. Upon entering we were sat immediately, seeing as the restaurant wasn't all that busy. We were greeted at our seat pretty quickly and the server was friendly, and that is why I am giving this place two stars...it is definitely not for the food. Actually I take that partially back, the chips and salsa were good. The salsa was nice and spicy. I ordered the Mexican Pizza. It came on a thin tortilla with cheese, ground beef, onion, and a slice of green chili on each slice (I enjoyed the chili). I expect a Mexican Pizza to be thick and crunchy; however, this was flimsy and greasy. I couldn't even pick up a slice without it completely falling apart. In addition, I must have went through ten napkins trying to sop the grease from my hands. It was a little better when I piled salsa on top of each bite, but it was not something I would ever consider ordering again. My mom ordered the lunch special of two tacos with rice and beans. Now I cannot discuss the taste of her meal, because I didn't try it; however, the taco shells were just plain, out of the box hard corn taco shells. I've never understood why a Mexican restaurant wouldn't spend more time on the things that make Mexican restaurants great. Tortillas are amazing. I love them, and I think the majority of people feel the same way. This is why I cannot stand to see a boxed taco shell in a Mexican restaurant. I've made homemade taco shells at home in the past, and it is not hard. This one little thing would improve this place immensely. The service here was pretty good, but the food left a lot to be desired.", "business_id": "eK6KGMKqU_4nB9RdayZD7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0VfJi9Au0rVFVnPKcJpt3Q", "review_id": "a__GaqBaFm9H_qKo5Sc27w", "text": "2 stars for the service and speed, but don't expect inteligent cuisine. Quick and easy, not good and cheap.", "business_id": "eK6KGMKqU_4nB9RdayZD7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q5nFaw9isjD_01PpVAR7hg", "review_id": "JwQyQD20UhLseU0PZqAqPA", "text": "Talk about bad Mexican food.  Stale grocery store taco shells, boiled shredded beef, and the blandest refried beans you've ever had.  The salsa is decent, but that's about it.  Won't be going back.", "business_id": "eK6KGMKqU_4nB9RdayZD7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "jy1qPe0Tz3ewHacAtshmBw", "review_id": "H2VgRNvpgaW2V6tJzi-sxA", "text": "Ride the light rail from Tempe. Go to Monster Jam early to use Pit Pass. Take a break and walk to Tee Pee Tap Room for dinner. Return to Chase Field for Monster Jam Show.\n\nConvenience alone, I'd give Tee Pee Tap Room 5 stars. Walking distance from Chase Field it's a great place to go that's off the beaten path and not quite as loud and chaotic as some of the other places surrounding the ballpark.\n\nIt's definitely not my favorite place for mexican food, but at a recent Monster Truck Jam with the 5 year old nephew and family we were able to break away and grab some food with the kids in a relaxed environment. \n\nThey have Negra Modelo, enough said. I can separate the foodie critic in me and appreciate the food service (which was excellent) and being able to enjoy a post-pit, pre-show dinner with a table for 8 even if it is just OK food.", "business_id": "eK6KGMKqU_4nB9RdayZD7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fAiVqZv7P_oc5CzGMX_G9w", "review_id": "m-R3hnEMS6z7IjIhc0wJlw", "text": "I meet my sister here for lunch sometimes, one of the reasons is simply because they have their own parking lot!\n\nThe food isn't the best Mexican I have ever had, but it is pretty decent.  The service at lunch is always really efficient, they get you in and fed in about 30 minutes...perfect for lunch!  They give you two different salsas, and neither are for the faint of heart, both pack quite a bit of heat.\n\nThey usually have 3 lunch specials, which run around $7.  They do a good job with their version of Green Chile Beef and the beans are pretty good.\n\nOverall, a good place when trying to meet someone downtown...consistent food and easy, free parking!", "business_id": "eK6KGMKqU_4nB9RdayZD7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JbWe0sxjhZTozq-FZuyiPw", "review_id": "yi3neNtU9O-HoiB-lP-dfA", "text": "Wife and I stopped in last week for a quick bite.\nGreat chips and salsa, fresh chips and the salsa is house-made; with good heat.\nMachaca was very good, and ground beef tacos good too.\nIt's very clean and the Mexican food is Sonoran/AZ style. Predictable, tasty, good but not awesome. \nLots of free parking and close to Chase Field!", "business_id": "eK6KGMKqU_4nB9RdayZD7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "bZCPvLr5H1iakqGmPEbU3A", "text": "Been here a few of times for lunch.  The lunch specials are a good deal.  I agree with Jenn E., the food is not the best Mexican food around but it pretty good.  \n\nI also get the chicken chimi...", "business_id": "eK6KGMKqU_4nB9RdayZD7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OAfopRyj826QtOKS1lV1yg", "review_id": "9U6BaoP98W-zVmB6Pd436A", "text": "We have ate her twice in the last 4  months, both times were prior to a D back and Suns game. It is a great spot to stop and satisy your hunger with thier mexican food. Food is good and portions are fair. On both separate occasions, I have to say that their service was extra fast. Both times, we only had enough time to go to the restroom and when we returned, food was at our table. It was the quickest service, which is a huge plus when your trying to get to a game!", "business_id": "eK6KGMKqU_4nB9RdayZD7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o4tJt0IzGlKnflSGySM9_w", "review_id": "aCgqKZuT3J87iy-thPzYRg", "text": "We had a little extra time before a Diamond Backs game and decided to stop in here for a couple beers.  The guy behind the bar was a total D-bag.  We ordered 2 pints and he didnt even fill our glasses up all the way.  After the game we stopped again, same thing.  Then we ordered 2 Jager bombs.  Instead of having separate glasses for the shot and red bull, he mixed them.  And he knew that wasn't the way youre supposed to make it because he made a comment about it.  The guy made several rude comments and seemed to be trying to get us out of there...and it's only 8:45. For the prices they charge here, i want my shots made the right way, my beer filled up and with a little less douchebaggery!  Only reason they get 2 stars is for the extremely convenient location and 3 flat screens in the bar area.", "business_id": "eK6KGMKqU_4nB9RdayZD7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z06IHGXI_ofBc2DkAbCgnA", "review_id": "4dsWiBPGCyuWzYQHzpt34A", "text": "I think Tee Pee is getting a bit of a bad rap.  I come here frequently for lunch and haven't had any problems with the service outside of waiting a bit too long for drink refills (understandable during a busy lunch rush).  It's utility Sonoran style Mexican food and it does the job.", "business_id": "eK6KGMKqU_4nB9RdayZD7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KVe1jVA2NBG89xsxtwZjUg", "review_id": "zICsXanXbFc1cjHNSi7QDA", "text": "The Yelp reviews might mislead you.  Tee Pee is not great, but it is good.  Located right across the street from Chase Field, Tee Pee is convenient for a pre-Diamondbacks game meal or a beer, and offers reasonably priced parking if you are going to the game.  \n\nFood was surprisingly good.  I read the reviews and wasn't expecting much.  What I got was decent home-made salsa with good enough chips, and main courses that were plain good.  Prices are a fraction of what you'll find at the ball game.  Service was fast enough, though not exactly friendly.  I didn't mind.  Tee Pee exceeded my expectations.", "business_id": "eK6KGMKqU_4nB9RdayZD7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pEVf8GRshP9HUkSpizc9LA", "review_id": "Z9PwlrlxbF2kjhBu_RV9oA", "text": "I was always skeptical of this place, but was pleasantly surprised today.  We checked it out for lunch and ate at the bar, so we could watch college football.  The atmosphere is nothing special, but the service and food were great!  Our server was very friendly and extremely efficient.  The food was actually very good.  I enjoyed enchiladas with beans and rice and was very pleased with my choice.", "business_id": "eK6KGMKqU_4nB9RdayZD7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GiP5OXZw_VQnoCLJ_2-bqg", "review_id": "2qhqF9RpP3fxqBLho-2hHw", "text": "Waited at our table for 25 minutes before we were helped, we were served cold food, and the waitress told us we couldn't split our checks between 2 people... Hmmm id say it was definitely not a good experience.", "business_id": "eK6KGMKqU_4nB9RdayZD7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jmfjq2QR2PmMBl7NOy2z9Q", "review_id": "qT8kUkxAcr7JoelnTRJRVg", "text": "Solid place to hit up before a baseball game.", "business_id": "eK6KGMKqU_4nB9RdayZD7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IAt8gMFfuH3RgcWL6w9_gA", "review_id": "dfibhazGGo_GTRNrU8ak7A", "text": "Very good salsa. Cops from fresh tortillas.  Food was tasty.  Service was friendly.  Prices very reasonable.  Not much of a wine selection but hey what do you expect.", "business_id": "eK6KGMKqU_4nB9RdayZD7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wt2osPhdQXF1aUMk4GAgCw", "review_id": "pFmOmzyclmiPlLwEfgJWPA", "text": "Usually very pleased with Tee Pee, especially before a DBacks game. But tonight two really disappointing things happened. First, we arrived about 40 min before the game and the main wave of people were already gone. We were alone in the dining room and I mean alone - as in no waitresses for 5 minutes. Beer glasses were warm (they'd just been washed! We were told) and only 2 small bowls of chips for 6 people. Most disappointing, though, was that my grandfather forgot his jacket in the booth when we left for the game. I called 20 min later from inside the ballpark and was told it couldn't be found. After the game my mom scoured the place and it was still MIA. Very sad to think it was taken.", "business_id": "eK6KGMKqU_4nB9RdayZD7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7GC9fVWKa4a1ZmBGLH6Uww", "review_id": "Ty9iPYygxO1S7W-UCCIEYQ", "text": "this is a pretty cool little, unasuming pit stop if you're in downtown phoenix...\nthe gallery also houses a bookstore and bakery/restaurant.\nthe gallery is HUGE, with brick walls and concrete floor, it's a cool little historic building that stays true to its origins.\nthe art tends to be of the ridiculously overpriced, nothing special variety, but, like i said, it's a nice little meal/book browse/gallery pit stop if you're in the are and have time.", "business_id": "6apEKjkj5j1W1sS1dSwWyA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wy7f9DOuBEOenhnA7KIKoQ", "review_id": "gNSQH3A4EUj9rhgkmDcPsw", "text": "Love this space.  It's so NYC to me. It's posh and modern and open.  The walls are perfect for large pieces.  The rooms are big enough for incredible installations.  \n\nI have always liked the artists they exhibit.  The last two exhibits I saw there this year were fantastic.  I can't remember the artists name but she took famous paintings, recreated them with spools of thread and when you looked through a piece of glass you would see and recognize the painting!  It was so unique and interesting. \n\nThe last show I saw was Pat Steir, who also happens to be alumni of Pratt Institute, where I went to graduate school in New York City.  So I always enjoy her paintings and exhibits. \n\nOne of the greatest fashion shows ever to happen in Phoenix (Kristin Dinnis and Betsy Johnson) was held in this space.  It was transformed and wonderful.", "business_id": "6apEKjkj5j1W1sS1dSwWyA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "MmPOU8kbuwkE4NedXe-qZw", "review_id": "6uCJRhd4RVXOCLOOneofGw", "text": "We recently held our wedding reception at the Bentley Projects.  It was an unexpected, stylish place to hold a wedding reception, which is exactly what we were looking for.  \n\nThe gallery is large and spacious and absolutely stunning at night.  The lighting is perfect and what better backdrop for photos than original art pieces?  \n\nThe art is contemporary, from artists all over the country.  Unfortunately, I could not afford any of there pieces...pretty pricey.  Ahhh...maybe someday. \n\nThe bookstore no longer exists, but the restaurant, City Bakery, is a perfect stop for lunch and then head over to the gallery to check out the exhibit.  They are also open late for First Friday's.", "business_id": "6apEKjkj5j1W1sS1dSwWyA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "YoBgKOdfpGH48LpIDSfoQQ", "review_id": "wYHpxbFl5Zn9LsxMTJFKiA", "text": "Love this space. Too bad its so far from, well, almost anything else retail oriented. Don't know how they stay in business. It must be the art. The art is fabulous.", "business_id": "6apEKjkj5j1W1sS1dSwWyA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pQbyx3VDl52eGR2mKd7Qag", "review_id": "Y_NQM8jrLaC6U7IWaVn6lw", "text": "This place is amazing! They should call it chateua of the valley! double french doors open and a grand master ballroom straight out of the sixties awaits your every sinking appetite. Beus and Belles unite! This is a  real ball! Candlight sessions held every thursdays at 8:30 p.m. Also used as a meditational facility for the poor.", "business_id": "6apEKjkj5j1W1sS1dSwWyA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "44R1syuo0et8sLtRnCojkw", "review_id": "SbRYV5iIHz6_0MGx8lLb9g", "text": "My 4 stars are for the space itself, which had to be the perfect art space possible. It was very modern with a cool stylish vibe. It is the perfect loft/warehouse, and would be great for any event. \nUnfortunately when we came, it wasn't open to the public anymore, so there was hardly any art up. But we still got to explore the space itself, and loved it.\nHopefully I can sometime go to an actual art event here!", "business_id": "6apEKjkj5j1W1sS1dSwWyA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RxQ5u4CxR7ZTQk6OJm62Wg", "review_id": "Jk8rO6rQvVkJznjsZMOGsA", "text": "Amazing wedding venue\n\nWe had a great experience with The Bentley Gallery and Downtown Phoenix Venues for our wedding. Riette was great to work with. She was super organized and prompt with responses and information. She was also very upfront about any additional expenses and there were no \"suprises,\" so to speak. Riette even helped my on the wedding day with little concerns, like obtaining 2 safety pins for my failing dress! The venue was beautiful and all of my guests were complementary about the venue!!! I couldn't have imagined my wedding anywhere else. It was beyond my expectations.", "business_id": "6apEKjkj5j1W1sS1dSwWyA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VX19X-tfoHz26RiQeC5iNQ", "review_id": "nqKhYSlEej6IcNQGL7CHpQ", "text": "Our wedding was gorgeous and people loved the venue.  Riette responded quickly to all of our questions and was wonderful about accommodating our needs.", "business_id": "6apEKjkj5j1W1sS1dSwWyA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MlWcQqff9rs3s2PjAELTcg", "review_id": "K-WwYcBwpE_SZXBdsJXk6A", "text": "Riette and the Bentley Projects are AMAZING!!! We had both our wedding and reception there and it was an incredible experience. Riette was super fast with responses to any questions I had and check in with me frequently to see if there was anything she could do to help. The venue itself is a working art gallery so between the paintings, exposed brick walls and high ceilings it made for a gorgeous back drop that our guests loved!! If you are looking for a really cool, modern venue in downtown Phoenix, I recommend you look no further than the Bentley Projects....", "business_id": "6apEKjkj5j1W1sS1dSwWyA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "rouQ_gnkKxh_wu69BuOqlg", "text": "Now called the US Airways Center, this is one of my favorite places to be. Not only because I am a huge Suns fan (which I am), but it's just a generally good vibe in there. Food is, well stadium food, but who goes for the food? The sound system is good and the seating structure is intuitive and easy to navigate. \n\nThe Suns still have the best introduction ceremony I have ever seen and I think a big part of it is this arena.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "hLoHHx-efCb8K2nbCHE0hA", "text": "I freaking hate name changes!  This will always be AWA to me.\n\nThis is my place all summer for Phoenix Mercury games.  We love loud it can get in here.  Players have said that this is one of those arenas where the crowd definitely becomes the X Factor because the volume on the court can get more intimidating than some other Arenas.  As it should be.  \n\nI've seen lots of other concerts/events here too over the years and it can go from feeling like a small casual place, like during the AND1 Basketball Tour to an upscale \"adult\" spot, when Billy Joel played it, to a rocking explosion - Melissa Etheridge rocking the place down.  This place does a great job of just \"matching\" the appropriate mood of the night.  \n\nWhile the food stuffs are generally open for the Sports events, there are some nice options. The Copper Club has some nicer options, though still quite casual.  There is a new wood fired pizza place that is actually really good.  Of course you've got Subway, McDonald's and Cold stone too.  \n\nIt's a great spot for any event.  Personal opinion though - if you are going for a sport event you have to sit in the bottom 1/2.  There is such a huge difference in the seating that it's absolutely worth it - even if you're in the last row on the level.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-E6yYsngVZqIUHlX856sbw", "review_id": "64RIFawLnpr9F_1N6jyXNQ", "text": "I just flew into Phoenix for a night to catch Game 4 of the WNBA Finals. \nThe venue is great to catch a ballgame.  It's clean, people are friendly and every section has a great view of the court.\n\nI really do enjoy traveling to Phoenix to catch a game.  This is truly a great place to enjoy it all (and it gets you out of the heat).  My partner went to buy a beer and came back with the hugest mug ever! \n\nNo really, I've been to many arenas and this is the most fan friendly place.  You can take a picture next to the life-sized Steve Nash or Diana Taurasi.  The employees are all super friendly and seem to happy working the events.\n\nIf you haven't checked out this arena, it's a must!  Every seat makes you feel like you are sitting court-side with the best of the best!", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HfwO9GnaP-9VdI0afwgmrA", "review_id": "47bCJ1f1ME5iMXSzEGpSaQ", "text": "Going to see the Suns play (first time) was a great experience.  I finally got to see Phoenix fans actual show up for a game and participate. Perhaps it's because the Suns have been here for about 40 years, and have established history and roots. Perhaps it's due the excitement Shaq-Diesel brings to the team, even though he is well past his prime years of skill. Either way, I was happy to see the crowd so into the game, and excited for the Suns energy and presence on the court.  Since I am from Boston (wait, you didn't know I am from Boston?) I was rooting for the Celtics. :) Yes, a Celtics game! I was very excited to go to this game and see my boys in green slugging it out against the high energy Suns. I expected a high scoring fast paced game, with KG and Stoudemire going point for point. I was pretty disappointed that not only did the Celtics loose,  but they looked like a High School team. It was a low scoring affair on both sides, and the Suns didn't look very comfortable yet with Shaq in the lineup. It was still a blast, and even though my date was a Suns fan, she just happened to wear Celtics colors. ;)\nThe Arena is cool, very easy to get to and park, and clean. The bathrooms are modern and their are ample amounts of vendors to buy all things you'd expect at the game. The opening sequence were the Suns are introduced to the crowd is pretty intense, and the energy stays constant the entire game. I didn't drink any beer, or eat any food, so I cannot comment on the Stadium's food offerings. Overall I got the impression the beer variety was lacking, as there was a lot of bud light floating around.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "S3lUkAWoxAXdAiOH9Lv-IA", "text": "What could be better than the Suns vs. Celtics? What could be more exciting than seeing a first-person account of the intensity of Suns fans - the roaring cheers, the music, the stunts and even the fire? What could be more exciting than seeing two ex-KU players (Pierce and Pollard) take the floor to battle Nash & Co. Well, not much. Let's just say I wish I hadn't been crammed into my seat - wedged between an older gentleman with binoculars and my handsome date. Atleast I could lean a little bit to my right (we're talking proximity people, not politics) and share common real estate with somebody I know very well. He even remarked, \"Good thing we know each other as well as we do.\" \n\nOh, and the seats. Well, I bought them via a Ticket Liquidator, whom, if I could, would give 5 stars. I also bought a parking pass to Jefferson Parking Garage. It was super easy to find, pull into and leave (so long as you leave about 3 minutes before the game ends). \n\nThis isn't the first Suns game I've seen, but it has been the more uncomfortable of the two. Our seats were in the upper section above the Celtics bench. I thought I would have seen more green, man. Not that I wanted the Celtics to win, but my date is from Boston. I thought it would be fun for him to sit among \"his peeps.\" Well, the green was scattered - few and far between. That's okay. The Suns fans we were around didn't hackle or boo us - which was nice of them, considering I was clapping and cheering for the home team. \n\nBut, watching the game was more of a game than the actual action on the court (holy crapola, both teams sucked!). Our seats were in Row 7, the first row near the stairs over the entrance to the 205 section. Argh. If we had been two seats in, we would have been fine. If we had been one row down, even better. Somehow I managed to pick the seats that had bars and people in the way. My date said it didn't bother him, yet being a perfectionist, I was a tad disappointed in my selection. Atleast we were near the aisle and could come-and-go without disturbing too many people - just one guy in a leather jacket. \n\nFinding our seats was easy. US Airways makes it easy to enter and leave the arena, which is great. Two escalators down makes for a speedy escape. Yet, dodging the people in the narrow halls is not that much fun. (But, standing around watching them is!)\n\nAtleast the Suns Team Shop had the mascot monkey on sale for $7.50. Talk about a sure-fire way to appease anybody... right?\n\nAll in all, a fun experience with a fun date. We didn't partake of any of their crummy beer. We opted to go to The Roosevelt afterward, where we saw a few more fans - both Boston and Phoenix, alike. (Not to mention had two great beers from Rogue Brewing Co.)\n\nFun night! Too bad I felt like I had gotten the crappiest seats in the arena, only to have my view blocked from antsy fans and vendors selling anything you can imagine, from beer (\"Cold beer here!\"), something pink with whipped cream, giant cookies and a sardine sandwich. (Oh, wait, the latter was me...)", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "90a6z--_CUrl84aCzZyPsg", "review_id": "_loHkC89eRdrczPUr8DzGg", "text": "I was fortunate enough to be invited to the Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets basketball game on Saturday night - and managed to score a premium seat in a private suite (a sweet suite).\n\nAn amazing game with Shaq onboard (the Suns trounced the Rockets). \n\nAnyway the point is that US Airways Center is a perfect venue - several cool bar/restaurants circle the site for pre and post game activities. We grabbed a brew over at Alice Cooperstown then headed to the game.\n\nWe parked in the garage that bordered the arena, and conveniently walked from our parking spot directly into the place.\n\nThe only complaint I have is that smokers are treated more like murderers - I had to walk a 1/2 mile to an outdoor spot each time I wanted a puff (which when drinking is fairly often). I understand non-smokers don't want to breath my smoke - I don't understand how an enterprise this large doesn't have a few patios for us unclean heathens. As anti-smoking as some people are, remember it IS legal and certainly less of a poison than hard alcohol (which the lounges here gleefully serve).", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "nGOh3QqKtjBI5m_6HSIZdA", "review_id": "WKpMjgGD5jSBOIOYBDVJug", "text": "My husband and I were invited to a Phoenix Suns game, this one versus the Sacramento Kings.  Not being an advid fan of basketball, this was my first time to a basketball arena to see a game up close and personal.  \n\nThe US Airways Center was a great sight to be seen.  Even though I felt I was being advertised to the whole night (I need Coke, not wait Jack in the Box,  ooo a Toyota, I need it now!), they definitely keep you entertained.  It was The Gorilla's birthday that night complete with visiting mascots, cupcakes for fans, and a former American Gladiator v. mascot showdown.  Although the most exciting thing to watch was all the Kings players that would run into Shaq, almost fall down and Shaq would just stand there, like a brick wall.  That and after the dancers performed to an Aerosmith song, the stadium played Aerosmith's \"Dude Looks Like a Lady,\" as they exited!  HA!\n\nThere's a good variety of food, I had Caesar salad with flat bread in a cup, a nice change of pace compared to ballpark food.  The hubby had Subway. Good times were had by all and the Suns trounced the Kings.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "-F32Vl8Rk4dwsmk0f2wRIw", "review_id": "Cu10uijO3LpkKgHbbw09iA", "text": "Catching a Suns game in the US Airways Center is liking finding an archaic, beaten down, and otherwise, divey roadhouse that has the capital to serve Foie gras, Santa Maria steak, fresh cut sweet potato fries, caramel infused churros, and Live Oak Hefewiezen.  \n\nSuch a house is not fit for vamp choices, like the US Air Center is not fit for superior products like Nash, Amare, Shaq, and Bell.  The arena is too small, the grade of the grandstands is too flat,  the mezzanine does not overlap the lower deck,  the sound doesn't keep, the lighting is dismal, the baseline is wasted on a humongous media center, the concourse is narrow and difficult to navigate, the plaza is lame, and as a whole, has an EXTREMELY goofy nickname.\n\nBuuuut ... The \"Purple Palace\" does have an inviting, simplified, and cozy atmosphere.  Every sightline is a good one.  The commodity that they place on the court 41 times a season is exciting and entertaining and competitive.  After all, as sports fans, MOREOVER, as Valley sports fans, all we ask is a little run to the playoffs, and maybe, just maybe falling into a Finals appearance.\n\nWe aren't spoiled here.  We'll sit out in the triple digits if it means the Cards could finish above .500, we'll clamor for overinflated tickets for a division series in baseball, and we'll certainly take the pratfalls of our dinky NBA arena if it means the Suns continue to play the most exciting brand of basketball in the laborious and superior Western Conference.  I just think the Valley's best and most consistent team deserves something similar to the Staples Center than something that should have been erected in Salt Lake City.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "77s2qg6JOqXy69stUku6ew", "review_id": "efpZEIvHIDRyA9LGkmulEA", "text": "\"Don't tell me Matt flew to Phoenix to watch a Warrior's game?\"\n\n\"You bet I did!\"\n\nWith playoff admiration, the Golden State Warriors are playing the Phoenix Suns in the rattlesnake city and must beat Suns and their final game versus Seattle to stay alive and qualify them to be in the playoff. In order to be in the playoff, the Denver Nuggets, who is also competing with the Warriors for the final playoff spot must lose their remaining games in order to qualify themselves into the playoffs. \n\nGoing to the U S Airway Center and Chase Field (D-backs home), which are next door to each other, are really walking distance from Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix; so if you staying in the downtown area, renting a car is not necessary. Or if you are lazy, you can take the train-line to the arena. \n\nI'll come clean; the venue and crib for the Phoenix Suns is a lot nicer than my Oracle Arena. I know it's about time that my Warriors need a new arena. It's a matter of time that the city of Oakland will discuss and approve the expensive plan. The US Airway Center has an atmosphere of a hotel and casino. It's not a bad place for a concert performance or a Yelp-event!\n\nI was very fortunate to obtain ticket for the Phoenix Sun's game versus my Golden State Warriors from the ticket booth. Although I spent $35.00 on a \"nose-bleed\" seat, the seat was good enough for me to cheer my Golden State Warriors to a victory. This is my third NBA city and arena that I've visited (Sacramento and now Phoenix). Both of those cities were with my Warriors as the visiting team. Even cooler, that I was very thrilled to see my team with their cool orange jersey. \n\nSadly, my Warriors not only lost the game, but also officially eliminated from any playoff contention. Now I need to find other hobby (s) to keep me occupy for the next season. I'll still watch the NBA Playoffs, but won't be the same without my Warriors. Still I did had fun going to another NBA city to watch a game.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9v8IyMk_S6eJujux1Cno7g", "review_id": "AVHfLzqkRAS91sBvQ3c1Zw", "text": "K, so I'm totally mourning the official end of the Suns 2007-08 Season.  I wanted to rip off my O'Neal 32 shirt & sub-in for Nash, especially during the 4th last night---rrrrrrr!  My lovely San Antonio siblings are sending me a broom & Parker jersey as I write.  Anyway, I wanted to end it on a positive note, so I've decided to post about my Suns experience at the center....\n\nParking--You know, I never realized how much impact parking has on my overall experience until I started writing reviews...Anyway, parking for an event is a non-issue if you don't mind walking a few blocks to the center.  I parked off of 1st & Lincoln near an economically depressed area , with streets in serious need of repaving but @ the end of the night, my car was still there, unharmed.  Definite plus.\n\nSeating/visibility--We sat in the 'upper deck' but with the way the center is designed, I had decent visibility of the court, despite the dismal lighting.  I felt slightly dizzy seated so high, with the low lighting and constant action all around me...And IMO, I felt there was entirely too much seating allocated to \"CASINO ARIZONA\". They pretty much take up an entire section.  I don't know who gets to sit there but it pissed me off.  \n\nEntertainment--I appreciated that they didn't do the random cam that identifies people on a jumbotron with the caption instructing people to '________'--you fill in the blank.  I've seen this @ hockey games, baseball, etc & always wondered how they avoided selecting two totally random people sitting next to each other to hug/kiss.  Or why the jumbotron always makes people actually get up and do the funky chicken dance.  Maybe it's magic....Anyway, I thought they did some cool stuff like give away a car, launch a jilion shirts into the crowd, and of course the gorilla was on hand to impress us with his slam dunking skills.  He was of course, aided by a trampoline, but who cares?  It's a slam dunking gorilla.  At the end of the night, the Suns beat the Blazers, so it was alllllllll goooooood!  Oh yeah AND I won some arena football tickets.  Yea.  I think.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9y7Ni5EInmU20ySEs8ymyw", "review_id": "xElEtSkAMgPuStAYeeI1SQ", "text": "i'm a basketball junkie and became a Suns fan during their amazing run in '92-'93. as a season ticket holder for 3 seasons now, the US Airways Center is almost a home away from home - only i don't have to do chores. speaking of which, the restrooms here are always squeaky clean. i've been to bigger arenas that give a whole new meaning to nose bleed section, and US Airways definately doesn't feel that way. it's as intimate as an arena for a major sports team can be and even the cheapest seats still give you a good view of the hardwood action. and who doesn't love a little hardwood action?\n\nthe food is not going to make you cheer any louder (that's what alcohol is for), but at least there are a variety of options. you got your standard arena concessions, Subway, Peter Piper Pizza, Cold Stone Creamery, Starbucks, Southwest Grill, G'Rilla Dogs and the two newest additions, Samurai Sam's and Great Steak and Potato Co.\n\nanyways, i've been lucky enough to enjoy the arena when every game was sold out, and it's a bit depressing to see all the empty seats now. i know they haven't been as exciting as in the past years, but it's still fun to go with good friends. so please do the Suns (and me!) and huge favor and go to a game. you can get a great deal on tickets right now, especially if you buy them from season ticket holders through the Suns website. hopefully i'll see you at a game. GO SUNS!", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 9, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "0bNXP9quoJEgyVZu9ipGgQ", "review_id": "dlKWQ1M2Yojnpa9yxmTzHA", "text": "Was fortunate enough to catch a great Suns game (even though they lost in the end) about two Christmases ago courtesy of an acquaintance.  Nice seats, too.  ($30+ for a seat in the nosebleed sections?  I'd rather get catering, invite friends over, and enjoy the game at home!)\n\nSorry, not much of a review, I know.  Lots of parking, but walk with a friend or seek out security on bikes for safety.  Lackluster food options, but easily solved by eating elsewhere; help support local businesses!", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "FxxYCRPcpd__yhRRmmtyMQ", "review_id": "BJJJiuxUzU7VRJhf1FzNow", "text": "Suns games. Good view from all areas. Beer. Pizza Hut. Gross popcorn. Watermelon slushy drinks gave me the runs. Not a whole lot else to say.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "66tWp8ThwPATFUxYNPyYLw", "review_id": "sIanEber2dA5K7C-6JMx4A", "text": "Other than the fact I can't get used to the new name, not much has changed at the Arena since the days I was a regular at every Rattlers home game.  The upper decks still cause heart stopping vertigo, the bathrooms have too long of lines and not enough toilet paper, and the concessions are the wrong temperature and way too expensive.  However, that all comes with the territory of any arena type event.\n\nMost recently I saw the Billy Joel Elton John Face to Face concert here.  My tickets said \"Obstructed View\" but overall, we still had a decent view of the stage.  The large screen projections made up for the height we were at.  The sound was good and the concert itself was amazing.  \n\nThe biggest problem I have is with the actual concession stand staff.  Is there a rule I am unaware of that forces these people to take 15 minutes to ring up a beer?  I understand the \"I have to pour this into a cup\" taking a minute, but it's like the longer the line gets, the slower these guys work.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jqVeTSin5GeRm0ceSg-PBA", "review_id": "6ghQa8yL54t9BMu7AncVhw", "text": "After a year and a half of living in the Valley, I finally made it to US Airways twice in March - once for the Cavs/Suns game and once for the Elton John/Billy Joel Face to Face concert. For the Suns game, I went with two girlfriends and we drove...parking was super easy and convenient in a garage and it was only $10. Sweet. For the concert, my husband and I took light rail and it ran late that evening. Double sweet. Walking around downtown around 5:45 pm the evening of the concert, parking near US Airways was running about $20-25.\n\nThe atmosphere outside before the Suns game was awesome - live band playing and different things set up for kids and kids at heart alike. Getting in for the game was really easy and quick; for the concert, not so much. It was a huge clusterf*ck and while at times there was semblences of lines, really it was just people pushing toward the door. Once inside, both times, I really wished there was better signage and directions on which way to head. I have been to better looking arenas, but the worst part about the setup for US Airways is that the walkways, especially on the second level, are quite narrow for the amount of people that were at both events, so it gets way too congested to even walk.\n\nThe concession stand choices are horrid. My two girlfriends and I set out to find something to eat prior to the Suns game beginning and we finally had to settle for Subway. The concession stand choices that we saw were pizza, nachos, pretzels, and candy. No fries. No burgers. No chicken tenders. Definitely make sure to eat at one of the restaurants around the arena before heading in. \n\nFor the Suns game, we sat in section 225 which is a corner section. For buying the tickets two days prior to the game for $53 each, we were really happy with our seats and the view. We didn't miss any of the action and even from section 225, row 10, Shaq looked HUGE. We didn't feel too far away at all and we had perfect views of the court and the scoreboards. For the concert, we were in section 219 which is on the side. Seats were pretty decent...we could see the stage really well, but lights blocked our view of some of the screens. Acoustics for the concert were a bit lacking, but I'm not sure if that was due to the equipment the tour had or if it is because of the venue.\n\nI wouldn't run back to US Airways for a concert, but will definitely go to another Suns game. People were totally into the game and it was nice to see people watch the whole game and stand up and cheer. I felt this venue is good for basketball, but for concerts, it was just OK.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "n9Zg0jlOGtxfIrvoPm6Hhw", "review_id": "9Ujz98BIt-xY7tQTC78Ikg", "text": "I may not know the players names or even some of the rules, but I love live sports!  Maybe I just like an excuse to yell and clap with others.  In the past year I have tried all three flavors of seating while cheering on the Suns:\n\nBox Suite - perfect for the lazy among us.  Lots of seating and a couple of TVs too.  The food and drinks are stocked by your Suite Attendant (sweet!) so your next refreshment is never more than 10 steps away.  Each box also has a private restroom (yay!).  No need to stand in line to tinkle with the masses.\n\nLexus Club - semi-private boxes (closer to the court than the box suites) and a buffet-style food spread that isn't anything you would expect from a sports venue.  Carving stations, salads, pasta and swanky cheeses.  No paper plates & plastic cups here...  Great for people watching - the ice cream sundae line starting in the 3rd period can really bring out the ugly in some...  Seriously.\n\nRegular Seats - closest to the game (which I like), but also closest to everyone else.  The crowd can be really enthusiastic - depending on how the game is going you may find yourself being high-fived or even hugged by strangers.  Not.  Always.  A.  Good.  Thing.\n\nI have seen some cool things here, including a man win $77,777 for sinking a basket from center court \"granny style\".  Overall a good arena (especially when the tix are free!).    :)", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DelGySKSJbXATfbl05VRhQ", "review_id": "3FayWIJ5g5gezsnvsmA__A", "text": "I was in town on the night the Lakers were also in town. BF and I and a friend decided to try to get tix from a scalper. Not knowing the venue, well it figures we got jipped. We got tickets to something they call the verve lounge. Its like a club in between the lower and upper levels. OK thats fine except there is nowhere to sit and the view is lame.\nNOT worth it, I would rather sit in the nosebleeds, then again I'd rather be at Staples Center.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ky9pQ8AKufvZ63IxR41jGg", "review_id": "_n1K6cfkW3i5OVi9b99aUA", "text": "The wife and I visited U.S. Airways last year when we were vacationing here in Arizona...but it wasn't the Suns we went to go see it was the WNBA Phoenix Mercury. It was a great game.... they played the San Antonio Silver Stars and i have to say it was one of the great experiences of my life. It was the season opener for the Mercury and the crowd was hyped and the atmosphere was playoff like...and it was a thrilling victory for the mercury that night. \n\nIt's a shame that the stadium is just average for team as good as the Mercury and while the Suns play there and are providing some excitement right now the stadium just doesn't provide any. There are not enough restrooms, the vendors are very commercial, and the prices for the food are a little outrageous. Now we did have great seats about 5 rows behind the backboard...and we had great views of the Mercury bench and got some amazing photos of the players.\n\nThey really need to make some improvements there to make the place more fan friendly and maybe add some spice and excitement to it because that is what it really lacks. If however you want to see the Suns or the Mercury the building will do (LOL). Eat, Drink, and be Merry my friends!!!!!!", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hedOECpUoqK0wkodLk-rqg", "review_id": "3MYIOd7LRRIlrxAXomh0Xw", "text": "Came here to watch a game versus the Boston Celtics, and had a good time.\n\nCrowd was really into the game, and friends and strangers alike were giving high fives for the great plays and booing the refs when a call didn't go the Suns way.\n\nIt's too bad the arena itself wasn't a good as the NBA action it contained.  Restrooms were miles apart and too few in number, the food was overpriced for the quality, and the vendors lacked any imaginative products.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IO3AsR6cdMto7VCwfPzf2w", "review_id": "0jbYCPk-j_XiGfbMbqq3jg", "text": "Went to the Sun's game here tonight. I really enjoyed going to this venue. We took the light rail and it dropped us off a block away. I went with a group of ASU students and we got a sweet deal. $4 a ticket for upper level seats. And we got let in before doors to watch the shoot around from the front row. And we got free drawstring bags. I'm not quite sure how they got those tickets but they were pretty sweet.\n\nThe venue itself is pretty nice. A plethora of food choices and gift shops on each floor. They also have a game room/playground upstairs. I had a philly for my meal. It was good and a decent amount of food for what I paid. The crowd was into it, and even though I wasn't really a fan of the two teams playing, I found myself yelling and booing (or LOUUUUing) along with them. I'd definitely go see another game here.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ta3LnsrnPJC1fMT_sQ-uZA", "review_id": "lILoILrRkZLP8c1ZZGCvEQ", "text": "Ack, does nothing much for me. I know it's new and all but to me it's a pretty bland building. The Suns are a great team to watch but the arena is nothing spectacular.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YFaq3PLiuXZtwxwDtMiOfA", "review_id": "Nh0kumYQ4glijvhADSwfUg", "text": "I am a huge Suns fan, and being from LA, born and raised, I was excited to go watch their first home game of the 09-10 season. \n\nThere's plenty of reasonably priced places to park near the center and all that look pretty legit (none of the shady business you see in LA). From outside it looked pretty small, but once you step inside it's a whole different story. Wide hallways that are properly marked telling you where you are make it easy to find your way around.  \n\nCompared to Staples the place is \"tiny,\" but because it is every seat in the house has a great view. No such thing as nose bleeds here. If you're in town to watch a Suns game or another event check it out.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Qw5yO5O4F6FT3cUjqx6sbQ", "review_id": "04LMVGyYuQi8IwJnMWhmAg", "text": "I went to this venue for the Lady Gaga concert.  Lady Gaga gets FIVE STARS!   The concert was amazing, the best performance I have EVER seen!  US Airways Center gets THREE STARS. The venue though was a little disappointing.  I was expecting to be over charged but, $10 for a beer?!?  And $6 for a WATER?!?  That was just too much.  I recommend being full hydrated and fed before you enter.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "OpoyYRBa3uqmLlFa2-KsSQ", "text": "My first visit to US Airways was to attend a Tool concert. Perched in the 200 level I found I had a great time and off in the distance there on stage Tool...Yeah they weren't the best seats but I have had worse.... \n\nA few months later I find myself living in downtown Phoenix. Working just blocks from US Airways (I can see it from my cubicle window). I attended a few Suns games and I was hooked. I tried the 200 level seats which even for the play-offs I was purchasing for as little at $30 (sometimes less) and there were times I splurged for 3rd row...not quite court-side but close. \nWhen I decided to get Season tickets, there was only one area I was interested in Lexus/Annexus Club Seats. Nice wide roomy seats and access to the club, 3 bars and restrooms. The service has always been great and the food at the club level is generally good. Some nights are better than others. [I would have to say when comparing US Airways Center vs Univ of Phoenix Stadium Club levels, I personally prefer the variety and options of the University of Phoenix Stadium Gila River Club]. \n\nOverall I say check out a show or a game here sometime. Whether it be the Suns, Mercury, Rattlers or Lady Gaga its bound to be a good time.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DwU7KVfebA70AlVtX0iOWw", "review_id": "_pu6MVGT6E60AFV51iQqqw", "text": "What is not to like? Suns or Concerts in Phoenix right downtown. I saw the Rolling Stones from suite and let me tell you...It was Sweet! Enjoy!", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3TGup17SCV6uHsifmTKirg", "review_id": "cIi6w7u2bB1JmcR_C5V_Yw", "text": "We saw Elton John here about two weeks ago.  Nearby garage parking was only $10, not too bad for Downtown.\n\nThe employees who helped us find our suite were very helpful and kind.  Also, the man who checked on us from time-to-time was friendly and attentive.  And, the food was, well, what you'd expect out of a Downtown arena.\n\nAll in all, we had a great experience here.  For as big as US Airways Center is, it is easy to navigate and clean.  Awesome!", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AkJFqLqHHAKY3H5R8p7cPQ", "review_id": "wPaz8WbcezYb66irarf49A", "text": "I have been to a few games here at the US Airways Center.  What I like about the arena is that traffic and parking is a lot more structured than going to other stadiums that I have been to in the past.  The actual stadium has great seating.  There is really no bad seat in the house.  I think the structure of the stadium is not as tall as other basketball arenas, so even nose bleed seats are not too bad.  Food is reasonably priced for a sporting event.  Everyone has a lot of fun cheering on their home team.  After the game, there are several nearby bars to hang out afterwards.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tKuu-Rbr-F9gb3qOhNuntQ", "review_id": "JIW3BZvyCpzd2tzOQX_5AA", "text": "I'd go to more Suns games just for the entertainment and half time shows!", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "5t20buj8mqWCUPu6fkWjIQ", "review_id": "Ap3zo_ose-LkWrANJ19yhA", "text": "This review is not dedicated to Andris Biedrins. \n\nHow does one rate a sporting venue? is it based upon amenities? How about location? atmosphere? There are so many ways to offer opinions but the best in my humble know-it-all way is to compare it to other like arenas.\n\nLets talk about atmosphere. This is where the fan comes in. How dedicated, supportive and basically crazy a building gets on game night. US Airways Center is middle of the road. Not bad, nor is it great in terms of some of the others out there. For example, the two best (again, solely my opinion) are Madison Square Garden and Oracle in Oakland. Those two are by far the two loudest and filled with the most knowledgeable basketball fans in the country. \n\nOh oh, I have offended some of you and I apologize.\n\nBut lets face it.\n\nThe bottom dwellers in this group include Dallas, Houston and Atlanta (in that that order). Those arenas just do not cut it in terms of fan noise. Even on the biggest of game nights, the fans tend to sit on their hands and rarely even stand on their feet during crucial plays. \n\nThe middle of the road(ers). There are plenty of venues that fit this category. Phoenix as I mentioned is one along with Orlando, Utah and Detroit. They get up for the big game and the playoffs but are pretty ho hum when it comes to a weeknight nothing special event.\n\nThe overrateds. Yes, there are those that get more press and pub than they deserve. The Lakers at the Staples Center easily top this list. Come see them after a two game losing streak and the fans are about as lackluster and disinterested as a Ramones fan at a Taylor Swift concert. Miami, you too! Take LeBron out of the mix and your building is one big yawnfest. And I have one more, and this one is a shocker-Boston. Yes, I said it. Boston fans of changed. I think the recent success of the Pats and Sox have taken some of the passion away and there is not enough to go around. \n\nThe underrated(s). Portland, great fans and driven with basketball knowledge. I can't think of anyone else I would include on this list.But if Seattle ever gets another franchise I may consider including them here.\n\nWith this said, a nice sports venue with plenty of space and nice sight lines offering the fan a better than average NBA experience. And I love the Gorilla!", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mEgD2AGWGKD_gs-Jf3Ypew", "review_id": "Yo1AfH6CMziMghs7nDoNTw", "text": "Easy to get to via Light Rail and if you have a USAIRWAYS ARENA event ticket, you can ride the light rail for free!  I went here for a WWE wrestling event (I will never go to another btw, it was terrible.  Im not much of a wrestling fan in general, but I can't imagine it would be fun even for die hard fans...).  So there was kind of a weird seating layout for the arena as well.  I want to go back for a more 'normal' event like a suns game or something and get a better feel of this place.  Seems nice though!", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Mex8qXT7nR89uTKX_qtgSA", "review_id": "u6G8EIC7YGYp70jMhwfAAw", "text": "I've been coming here on and off since this place opened. Been to Suns, Coyotes, and used to be Rattlers season ticket holders.  I thought it kinda got run down for a while but I just went to a Suns game and after not being there for a long while, I thought that this place was as clean and nice looking as I ever remember it.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "kGgAARL2UmvCcTRfiscjug", "review_id": "JwfuZxW3G1feypkEg0Bp0g", "text": "Watched a Suns game here recently and had a blast.  The arena is in the heart of Downtown Phoenix and is near bars and restaurants.  It's really easy to have a pre and post-game party.  We walked to Lucky Strikes after the game and had a few drinks and shot some pool.\n\nOverall, it's a good time in this arena.\n\nReturn Factor - 90%", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gmsEvIzpY0sroU_8mNorOg", "review_id": "KxNNknhkXeBW91QPAhviWg", "text": "How can you enjoy anything in this arena knowing US Airways brings so much frustration and misery to people around the country? This airline is the worst out there, consistently underserving customers, leaving people stranded, delivering the absolute lowest level of service. It's a shadow hanging over every Suns game.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f5CqKZlqK9Sox9z9wuooCQ", "review_id": "o-r4r5i3-nVYnJA6XlbaXg", "text": "This place sucks, simply put.  Older venue with narrow hallways, a bitch to get a drink or beer, can hardly walk around the lines of people in the way.  Everything else is what you would expect from an older covered basketball stadium.  The acoustics sound pretty good concert wise.  I always wish concerts were elsewhere - dodge, cricket, jobing.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Tvukt6Vy-FEWjBrNqlwgCA", "review_id": "gjlnKtH1cWTyLNosgi8QUQ", "text": "This review is pretty late. Just clearly out my camera. \n\nWell I went to watch a Suns game here with my brother. Driving up to the area was very easy. We didn't hit our first problem til we got out the car - tickets. I purchased tickets online and was told to go to the ticket booth to pick up. \n\nI go to the ticket booth (where I was directed) and wait 20 minutes in that line to get to the front to then be told I need to enter another line for tickets? Another 10 minute wait and I finally have someone see my name for tickets. But there are printing problems? Why wasn't this done beforehand? \n\nOnce we find our seats the game was pretty (bad). But great seats and courteous fans. (Atlanta can learn from these folks). The Center is okay for it's size and quality. I got great drinks and food from the main floor. Of course overpriced but that was to be expected. Comparing this to Atlanta - there is a lot in need to be upgraded. But the location, parking, and amenities make it \"Just Okay\". I wish the Suns would just play better ball.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BQ_WTijKUVgP2x5FzR-paQ", "review_id": "i7DYvbgFv7VI2R22R9Mxkw", "text": "Pretty awesome! I went to a Suns game and really enjoyed the atmosphere. I've been to the staples center in LA many times and there was something about the us airways that made me really like it. It is very clean and a great game day atmosphere. It's a smaller arena compared to others so the view is better, where ever you sit. Clean, Safe, Fun, interactive. You should definately come here!", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Kqvfep2mxS10S50FbVDi4Q", "review_id": "7ouep9fh7B6QzQzntjSV4Q", "text": "I was here recently for the Rattlers Arena Bowl game.  Kinda cool to see football in a basketball arena.  Lines were a little too long for the concession stands.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GNCh2HzSVYsS12o76qtUiQ", "review_id": "mYhHWpVxoewrOOxjpeC20Q", "text": "Saw the Arena Bowl featuring the Rattlers who lost in the last 2 seconds. Even though the event was heart breaking the venue was amazing. It was very clean, the suite we were in was well stocked, had a great view, and made for a very enjoyable time. It's the only Arena we have and it's a great one. We should be thankful that we have such amazing venues to watch our Arizona teams play at. Support Arizona sports!", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ky9pQ8AKufvZ63IxR41jGg", "review_id": "4cikxivoUQLmWZobe07sWg", "text": "Well since the last time I talked to you all about this arena....I have been to many Phoenix Mercury games.....and I was even at Arena Bowl to see the Rattlers. However last night was my first concert experience at U.S. Airways Center. I went to see John Legend and Sade....and it was a show to which I have no words....but trust me it was Sultry and I was in a total trance the whole time. The arena was set up very nicely for the Sellout Crowd....other than having some better organization....I will definitely return for another concert in the future.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PaqJWbuHWQ2EYDeiShUfYA", "review_id": "zSRvnc0QSq0dtrZQZLbx-A", "text": "Came here for a Sade concert and I wasn't particularly impressed. They need to illuminate the row numbers when the lights are lowered I couldn't see a damn thing when trying to find my seat. Also the leg room is nonexistent seeing that I have a bad knee that doesn't do well when bent for more than 20 min it was rather uncomfortable. I had to wait until the person in front of me got up so I could extend my leg. I'd be hesitant to see another concert here, but I could tell it's probably a decent area for a sporting event. Everything else about this place seemed fairly decent. I didn't visit the concession stand but I'm sure it's ridiculously high priced as all the others.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T3OqI85mcQe8cBT0nEffsw", "review_id": "v6Q61xfTR1pDNuunoSKaIw", "text": "Watched a couple of Suns games back in the day and was impressed with the Arena.  It's located in downtown Phoenix with easy access to parking.  The inside is pretty big with a great atmosphere.  \nOutside the Arena, there are quite a few bars and restaurants.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UCQNrwN4_hHHTWYa8cqe_Q", "review_id": "y9CBDgTGHmojK0qktt4Seg", "text": "Took the family out to see a Suns game last night. This place is not to bad, but you have to realize. I have been to the Staple Center  and the The Honda Center many times! Loved the parking! We parked next door on top, walked right through the double doors into the Center!! The wife and I had 4 hot dogs, 1-large diet soda, 1-med popcorn, and a kit kat bar! Only $17.00, not too bad! Other then that, nothing special. The product(Suns) are nothing special, the arena is just plain. But we still had a good time!", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8n--xRBQ9eLDi0vpQ5fGFQ", "review_id": "t9OGHZr0xhafQJ4qoVzarg", "text": "Harsh to say, but I hate arenas. The only time I go is to see s concert, show or special event as I'm not an arena-type sports fan. Last night's event was Cirque du Soleil's Michael Jackson-The Immortal Tour. I have to say as far as arenas go, the US Airways Center is pretty amazing.  Entering and exiting are easy-peasy. It didn't feel overly crowded and parking was plentiful in outdoor lots or the adjacent indoor multi-story connected building.  \n\nThere's a Starbucks on site, which was like heaven to me . . . I wanted a nice hot tea to savor through the show, There are other well-known food concessions throughout the arena, as well as some fairly comfortable seating areas to pass the time until the powers that be allow you to go to your seat.\n\nSince we were sitting in Section 102, first row, we were in the makeshift seats (the same as they put on the floor, foldables with no real back support.  This was probably the only negative for me as after about an hour, my lower back was killing me (and I still feel it this morning!).  But . . . the seats were wonderful for viewing the show.  Couldn't have been better.  \n\nSound quality was what you'd expect in an arena not built specifically for music, so I didn't have high expectations. \n\nI have to say that I am very impressed by the US Airways Center and all the \"nightmare\" worries that I had about entering the building, exiting the building, finding something I wanted to drink, and of course, parking, were something I didn't have to be anxious about at all!  Bravo!", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qQns9dP75RNOWOVWI_ZKZw", "review_id": "bMrkxGXc8b9-t5_lazttHQ", "text": "I went to a few Suns games recently and got to check out this stadium. It is rather clean and has a fresh style. The concourse is huge and has some odd and extravagant things, such as a full-size kids arcade and a few bar/restaurants. There are lots of souvenir and concessions located in the stadium, which makes lines small and getting things fast. The are also diffent varieties of concessions available at different places. I noticed that the upper level of the stadium has less traffic and crowding, so it may be a better place to go to the restrooms or shops. The view of the court is pretty good from anywhere in the stadium.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dVJ_y1NGSA_g6rc-NDDWHQ", "review_id": "yLZti92ohN2mV_o9o9ghlA", "text": "I love our arenas! Seriously, we have amazing sports arenas and this one was too! I had nice seats which always helps. I am not a big fan of all the stuff they do at games with dancers and contests and mascots, but whatever, you have to put up with that crap. I don't even like basketball that much but the stadium was really nice and clean and lots of selection on food and drinks-which is important to ME! Lol. I was upgraded to one of the suites and the suite was very nice too. Highly recommend meeting someone that has suite tickets and then get them to invite you up! Bathrooms clean, staff very helpful. I look forward to going again.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "rjsx6_pSqwl0zuiwa_tI2g", "review_id": "f62i71fu7_42C1TWtdWDTw", "text": "My first SUNS game since I moved back to Phoenix. \n\nEven though our seats were way up in the stadium, looking around it was obvious that there were no bad seats in the house. The stadium was clean, the security was tight, the customer service was available everywhere you turned. And the stadium is right downtown Phoenix. Parking wasn't a hassle - - easy in and easy out.  \n\nThe game was well-matched. All in all it was a great way to spend an evening. Well, besides the fact that the SUNS lost and I ate way too much food.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 5, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "6Xv2qGam6tAlGV7QjgpDXA", "review_id": "CrS3fEORksez1jRgOpumhw", "text": "My friend and I went to see the Lakers play the Suns at the US Airways Center. I love that the center is surrounded by lots of great bars and restaurants. It is a 2 minute walk from the light rail drop off - VERY convenient.\n\nThe arena is on the small side. I would say maybe 1/2 the size of Staples Center in Los Angeles.  I sat  in the 200 section and I was 8 rows from the back wall so it's quite small and you pretty much have a decent view.  I was shocked to see that 40% of their fans were wearing Lakers gear - I didn't realize Phoenix had a lot of transplants.  I can't say that the stadium is the best out there but it was nice.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "8dbRf1UsWp2ktXHZ6Zv06w", "review_id": "TQmqKzllEQHi3GP3fNPT9w", "text": "I have seen quite a few games & concerts at US Airways Center, and now having the light rail, it makes getting into and out of downtown Phoenix so much easier! Plus with a game ticket you can ride for free, up to 4 hours before to 4 hours after the event for FREE!!! And the train stops are walking distance from the arena.  Never a bad time at US Airways Center", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "c_61dliTkbLKfXcyfcxPBA", "review_id": "KIITp72K8OtzpGLejFM2Xw", "text": "This arena MIGHT be reviewed higher if Sir Charles was still playing, but I digress. \n\nMy friend Cynthia and I caught the Clippers vs Suns game over the weekend.   US Airways Center seemed smaller compared to Staples Center.   The ushers I encountered were nice throughout the evening.\n\nI have TWO bones to pick with this arena:\nFirst - the beer guys walking throughout the arena did not have a sign as to how much their product was.  That's just bad business in my opinion.\nTwo - Your \"security\" needs to learn how to count.  I get you have to tell people THREE times before you eject someone from their seat, but I was only TWICE.\n\n(Disclaimer:  #2 may or may not have happened to me during my visit)", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WcnFWEVx9HO4eplGqvvr1w", "review_id": "NelVWEcEWq7Jk8kZ-Rj5YA", "text": "I've gone to see games and \"Disney on Ice\" type of events at this stadium.\n\nI've sat in some \"ok\" seats, VIP seating, and even got lucky and was treated to seats in one of the luxury boxes a couple of times.  Every seat I've had there was pretty good.\n\nBy admission, I am a Golden State Warriors fan, and as such I can't complain.  There are plenty of GSW fans in the audience at US Airways Center.  \n\nThe prices of tickets, parking, and food are much less expensive than other out-of-state venues I've been to.  The ease of parking and flow of traffic is light-years better than most major cities.\n\nAlso, there's a lot less \"crazies\" at this arena than other arenas.  I feel totally safe at US Airways Center.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AWcwYAZyqZOheTNEwdAF8A", "review_id": "VlyfuEmistz4KnpRmpGdJQ", "text": "Went here last night for the Suns vs. Clippers game and had a blast.  I've been here  for a concert and other games, and have always enjoyed each outing.  Although not as big as the Staples Center in LA, it's a decent size...feels more \"intimate\", if such can be described of a stadium full of people. \n\nParking next to the stadium was $15, but as my friends and I had drinks and appetizers at Thai'd Up before the game, we left our cars parked at Central/Adams, which was less than three blocks from the stadium (free meter parking after 5pm).  \n\nThe stadium was clean, brightly lit, and security was everywhere - so we felt safe.  During the three hour game, our group of six grabbed some pizzas and wings to share -  and some Patron margaritas (about $8 each).  \n\nThe game last night was awesome - such a close game, with the Suns ultimately winning by three points.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xAVu2pZ6nIvkdHh8vGs84Q", "review_id": "EDyPDVhOQNbR7WzuLeS6uw", "text": "Spent north of $1200 for simple food in one of their boxes last week. After charging me a %20 \"service fee\" on the food, they ask for a %15 tip as well. Going to the ball park next time.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "fY102CUYiK11hgQnsAI9Ug", "review_id": "i9NifFDVEWkcJ85s1OxC-A", "text": "We parked across the arena in a public parking lot where the attendant attracted us by waving a flourescent flag signaling us to see the $8 public parking sign.  He/she directs you where to park since it is completely dark, but rather safe. You pay him up front and he will have change readily available.  We attended the Phoenix Suns vs Detroit Pistons game on a Friday and the crowd was very lively and enthusiastic about their Suns. (I was incognito, rooting for the Pistons).  Food selection is great, lots of snacks and alcohol.  I purchased a hat and t-shirt from the merchandise store and after the game we snapped a picture near the supersized PHX SUNS basketball outside.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pEVf8GRshP9HUkSpizc9LA", "review_id": "V8ciEDb_81xsGkbWkbv1Jg", "text": "I love this arena...maybe I am biased since I am a diehard Suns fan and a downtown resident, but it really is a nice facility.  The Suns games are always well put together...great announcer, great dancers, great entertainment, and great concessions.\n\nI attended the last game of the season in a suite Wednesday night and was impressed with the space and the food...actually quite good!", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RNJXqDHE7fhD1KK8CdIJPA", "review_id": "KCAdXaVl0CiTab1I2JS-XQ", "text": "Came here last week to see the Greatest Show on Earth. Since I get to travel a lot I have had the opportunity to go to many different venues. Sorry Phoenix this \"ain't\" it. I think its time for the Suns to get better and maybe demand a better arena. Two and half of these would fit into my Mavericks/ Stars AA Center. OK I am biased.\n\nBecause of the size of the place I can see it being pretty good for concerts.\n\nWhy the two stars? Not because I'm from Dallas, or I'm not a Suns fan, but THERE IS NO GOOD FOOD SELECTION. I can handle the small, the older arena, the tight space surrounded by rude inconsiderate people, the tiny seats etc.\nBy God, with the nice food selection that the Phoenix area offers, you would think someone local would be here and offer up some tasty treats. I was appalled when people ran up in droves to pay for crap which they called food.\n\nI have no problem paying for over priced food, but not when its Crap and I walked around the entire place.\n\nI will have a hard time coming back here no matter how GREAT the Greatest show on earth was and is!", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YK2rodQfBU2Oe9H6jmlTFg", "review_id": "IR2xTgYoypWmnn_tMwEASQ", "text": "This venue is definitely SMALL which I personally love since every seat is better.  I came here last night for the Arena Football League championship game between the AZ Rattlers and the Utah Blaze for a place in the Arena Bowl.  Maybe it was the fact that the family friendly dedicated fans are amazing, or the fact that it's arena football (which I've never been to), but I felt that this venue is expertly managed.  The music at the game was great, they kept the energy going all night long, and the decor of the arena speaks to the neighborhood friendly arena.  It may not be as big and sparkly as several other venues, but it's one that's right up my alley.  Plus, traffic coming out is worlds better than Staples Center in LA or Oracle Arena in Oakland.  I can't wait until I can come back here for a concert!", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QgJ_ZCD4K_EXwiI1Jo97UQ", "review_id": "XyHlQRWSVY8KVoERnCYEwA", "text": "Nice, large, serves the purpose, pretty clean... what else is there to say ;)", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sG3_fRCEROn0-9TzlawdlA", "review_id": "yA_l1GziX3aFy0_hzp9EVQ", "text": "I love going to sporting events and one of my favorite places to go is Us Airways for them! It could be because I am a huge Suns and Mercury fan but I would like it if all the AZ sporting events were here. Why? Because it is centrally located! I like that it is fairly clean (depending on what you are going to see) and kids friendly. I am also a fan of how many eating establishments there are near by now.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ue9mYNOxPcicrU_UzhGluQ", "review_id": "FzqBcfCiNczfZ74XWpUGdw", "text": "Go Phoenix Suns", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tXH0OXn6PibgEW-YS34-xQ", "review_id": "w9tB61IN5i0O_AklDG0cZg", "text": "This arena is pretty good. The staff is usually friendly and about all of the views are good. I'm giving it 3 stars instead of 5 because the seats are on the small side. I've got a lot of junk in the trunk going on, and the seats can be snug. Seating in the lower level is awesome if you can afford the price that your event is, otherwise, try to get the front row of the second level. It's worth a few more dollars than anything above it.\n\nMy other star delition was for the food selection. It's not the best. I mean, yes I get that I am going to over pay because I'm at an arena, but I don't even have good options to choose from.\n\nA great thing about this is that if you have tickets to any US Airways Center event, you get to ride the light rail for free that day. And it's a really close walk. I made my grandparents walk it, and my grandma who walks a little slower was able to do it.\n\nOh, and go Suns!", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "akndX00qbODMygTXTaBeGA", "review_id": "llLFRP5lF6PCnncqVC4mDA", "text": "I had never been to a professional basketball game until last week and US Airways Center met my arena expectations. Helpful staff, sticky floor and most importantly good view of the court.\n\nWhat really won me over was the food. I had come from a business dinner and the vegetarian selection consisted of cheese, bruschetta, creme br\u00fbl\u00e9e and macaroons. Needless to say my fiance and I we STARVING. We sorta looked around the arena district for something and didn't see anything that quite tickled our fancy. We determined that the super nutritious combo of nachos and soda were in order. I mean, why not go out blazing with a stomach full of garbage on our last night in Phoenix?! Let me tell ya, vegan sloppy joes at the hot dog stand FROZE ME IN MY TRACKS. Most vegetarian stadium fare is french fries or a cheese pizza. Phoenix delivered a satisfying vegan sloppy joe and it was a great game. Chalk one up for the Suns and the vegetarians.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2coF_DNoF9gAgmB8Pi7Iiw", "review_id": "fyOT13jVFv3LEA5KVAvm0w", "text": "I enjoyed the game at US Airways Center; it is a very family and fan friendly arena and sports experience right in Downtown Phoenix.  I have no reason to believe that the franchise will not rebuild and be a contender for the title again in the near future.  --- I went here last month from LA to see my Clippers at Suns!!! This is a first class organization and arena!!! I have been to STAPLES Center many many times; the ushers are very rude even if you have floor seats!!! THE STAFF MEMBERS ON GAME NIGHT AT US AIRWAYS CENTER ARE AMAZING!!!! Great arena, great people, DSLR  camera friendly, fan + family friendly!!! More pics here: http://promotagged.com/?p=966", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hG7tKFN-REC22Zm48IP-0A", "review_id": "HJX7chAkDD6JIvSuCYn-jA", "text": "Went here for the WWE Royal Rumble, and for the Fanfest/VIP stuff the night before. This is a pretty nice arena. Our seats for the Rumble were fantastic, and the line of sight and acoustics were both good. \n\nOne issue I had though was the imbalance of prices between food and beer. Beer is RIDICULOUSLY expensive here, even by stadium/arena standards. $11.50 for a Blue Moon ... you have to be kidding me! Food, on the other hand, is reasonably priced, with a nice variety of options. I got a pretty decent cheesesteak for a $7 - I've paid more for worse in a regular restaurant. And the chicken fingers/fries combo was ample and worth the $8 (Yes, I was hungry). \n\nI imagine this is a great place to catch a NBA game ... too bad the Suns suck.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "jdeNI5TTTuM6mj3HTgstRA", "review_id": "XM-WFOHsSEbT0DrBmGlp_Q", "text": "A cool place where thousands of basketball fans can gather, watch the game, and leave without flooding local traffic for miles like Westgate does. Came here trashed for a Suns/Lakers game, and was happy the seats in row 14 didn't completely suck for someone with super long legs like myself.\n\nI don't know much about arena management, but with zero hassle, US Airways is doing it right. A lucky win and rowdy crowds make it comfortable enough to watch my favorite team and enjoy every minute!\n\nProtip: Parking is easy if you just stop a half mile (northwest) away.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kpbhy1zPewGDmdNfNqQp-g", "review_id": "7RZpMI7xLco8oscoKXwuAg", "text": "For a concert venue that's not really a concert venue, this is still a pretty good place to see a show.  I appreciate the fact that we are not limited to the old school arena fare of hot dogs and nachos.  There's at least one decent bar and lots of yummy food (at arena prices of course but hey!  You're at a concert).", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ixH0wZw1VuXeft91W9rEdw", "review_id": "yqAas8RWoILmpcetv2kiNw", "text": "Last night, I attended my first Suns game since moving to Phoenix in late November, so this was my first visit to US Airways Center. \n\nIt's definitely a smaller arena but it's clean and the staff is very friendly. Concession prices were around the national average ($5 for a pretzel, $8 for a Grey Goose + pineapple). I sat in sec 108, row 22 and thought I had a very good view of the game. Again, it's a smaller arena so I can't imagine there are really any bad seats. \n\nConsidering the arena was only around 2/3 full, the crowd was still loud and \"into\" the game (as in, people were there for the basketball, not to people watch or \"to be seen\"). \n\nIt's a nice arena, don't get me wrong; it's just nothing special. Parking was DEFINITELY overpriced and it would have been nice if there were handicapped parking spots near the elevator (my mom's disabled and I didn't like that she had to walk across half the parking garage just to get to the elevator). \n\nSidenote: My review might have been affected by the game itself, which was also nothing special (I'm a hockey fan so it's hard for me to get excited about a regular season basketball game featuring two teams near the bottom of the Western Conference).", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dj-vs4rukH6dXWVpPOq0_g", "review_id": "UN280zufqnHFpUDoovAUkA", "text": "The seats are ridiculous. I am 6'0\"and my boyfriend is 6'3\" and we barely fit.  This place needs to be redone for tall people.  It's not like humans are getting shorter?", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "uZbTb-u-GVjTa2gtQfry5g", "review_id": "VWzj8LR6Xx-u2R4fkZPrxA", "text": "Saw a concert here. There's various parking options open (Garages or lots. Close-by lot parking was $15). We went the cheaper route and used the park-and-ride, taking the light rail, which has a stop very close to the center.\n\nSeating was comfortable (Although for the greater part of the show we stood). There were various options for food at the concession booths, in addition to various vendors walking around selling beer, water, soda, and foods such as rice krispy treats and cotton candy. I even saw a guy with a margarita backpack, ready to pump out margaritas for anyone with the desire for an on-the-spot drink.\n\nOne thing that's cool here is that there's a mobile charging station for those that need to charge your phone. They have micro USB ports as well as iphone ports.\n\nOverall, a good place to see a concert!", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9tXL9eJNIi9SL5pdCYeyZQ", "review_id": "Q3Ihh-Mvg7NySLYtch2ivg", "text": "For being a gigantic venue, they really have their stuff together. All the staff know where everything is, management is helpful, and ticket scanners, seaters, and will call folks are all incredibly patient. Much love!", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g4-AIXBlWmMMakxiP9z1Tw", "review_id": "jIJpnhphAmaFbyvw3S5DUw", "text": "Saw Eric Clapton 03-15-13 and had a terrible time. The reason was the sound system. US Airways Center has the worst sound system I've ever heard for the money spent. no bass, mids way too boomy. I could hardly tell it was music let alone actually hear anything. The sound was so bad that I feel they ripped me off. Had a terrible time.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ek_t82OUnerdlO0D-GVcxA", "review_id": "YHEam6SfTZo2kFQvHflLIg", "text": "wow this theater is pretty big and nice! Saw the Muse concert here this past Saturday and it has very clean restrooms and a different concession stands - even though my bf had VIP tickets to the lounge with complimentary dinner, I still noted that they had a good selection of concession stands because they had Cold Stone Creamery and that's rare that I see that in venues - at least the ones that I have been to. But of course the prices are still high - but options are nice. The complimentary dinner that came with the VIP Tickets - not sure if it was part of the venue or not but it was pretty darn good  all you can eat  three types of meatballs, there was salad, bread, vegetable quesadilla and grilled mozzarella caprese. \n\nOur seats were on the front row on the left side of the stage - super duper close! Nice to be able to overlook the pit at such a close range. the seats weren't too bad to sit on but we stood most of the time anyways. \n\nOverall everything was pretty awesome - Muse, food, company and venue.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DrWLhrK8WMZf7Jb-Oqc7ww", "review_id": "4L_mX0AGefCpat3fB8nCKA", "text": "Tickets to Phoenix Suns games are cheaper than the large beer in a cup at the arena. $10 tickets and $10.50 brews. I used to watch this arena on TV for years when the Suns were good and I was living elsewhere. It seems less orange in person, maybe some of the seats should be painted orange too. If you know the area, you will know not too pay for parking either. After 5pm, meters are free and obviously on the Sunday I went no charge. Try parking at 5th and monroe street. Inside the arena is pretty nice, I had a great view from the upper deck, but cmon Suns, do you really need ushers kicking people out of upper level seats. Give somebody a tiny bit of power and see what they do with it. Of course, I'm stealthy and uncatchable, so no senior citizen usher is telling me where to sit. Anyway, my team, the Brooklyn Nets won and overall a good, no hassle experience. If the Suns ever get good again, it will be worse to attend. Oh yeah, good entertainment also at least on this day. It was the gorilla's birthday and a ton of mascots were there celebrating and also the trampoline dunkers were cool and the 8 year-old girl who sang the anthem was top notch.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "60i9h-gPKH1f0YC_bZXDhg", "review_id": "jL07rmMGbsPS0eSvjn8vPw", "text": "Superb venue\n\nUSAC hosted Disney on Ice in April 2013.  Had a great experience with my little girl.  \n\nLocation is easy to get to with convenient parking at multiple sites surrounding the arena.  The Diamondbacks ball field is across the block.  Venue has open and getting to your seats is a breeze.  Nice staff, as well.\n\nOnly knock is their hotdogs smell like ham that's been sitting out.  Had to pass on the meal because it was so off-putting.  Didn't stop us (and a BAJILLION little girls) from enjoying the show though.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dn9DSDp9CYCRffmL1voq6g", "review_id": "YLd39JQUBlV5m5BvZtgkJQ", "text": "I do not frequent stadium venues but compared to the ones I have been to, this one is pretty nice!!  Pretty much anywhere in the house you can get pretty decent seats.  I would pick seats that are located in front of the entry way to the seats and not behind it and would also avoid the nosebleeds.  Other than that, anywhere should be decent.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "uBp2Jmip2qXQ0iWHUDY9sQ", "review_id": "DR4jnSERzSY6jYZc7GsJUw", "text": "Despite being around for 20 years now, US Airways Center remains a great place to see a game, concert, or other special event.\n\nI've been here numerous times over the years and always had a great time. Most recently I attended the Fleetwood Mac concert and before that a Suns-Pacers Game.\n\nThere's really not a bad seat in the house, restrooms and food are conveniently located throughout the building and while the ladies room often has a line at the end of an event, when everyone is leaving at once, according to my wife, its generally not too bad.\n\nUnlike other cities that built arenas on the cheap and now have to shell out hundreds of millions of dollars to build new arenas or risk losing their team (cough, cough, Sacramento), Phoenix should be proud that US Airways Center was built right to begin with and the City has continued to maintain and make improvements throughout its history. \n\nNow if the Suns can just turn things around...", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "unZW1W10KirxTiGPCioizA", "review_id": "ypJiaKMZlgdXezrbsHR5AQ", "text": "Just a heads up if you show up early for an event there are no public restrooms. You have to hike it over across the street to the location by Paradise Bakery to go to the bathroom. Not good when you have little kids for that reason. The bathrooms are never the cleaniest compared to other sporting venues. Of course I keep going back because there is always great shows here!", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NqoaK7KuK20O8t5nLLgPLg", "review_id": "kwcuRKzt6E0fwZZ658uPOA", "text": "This is a great place to go for concerts and sporting events. My first time here was for an NSYNC concert back in 2002 and despite having upper-level seats, we could see and hear everything just fine. There's not a bad seat in this place!\n\nThis time, I was here with friends for a Phoenix Mercury game. Fry's was giving away tickets and my friend and I were given Suite tickets! The Suite Level is awesome, but the drawback on this night was the fact no food or concession stands were open on our level so my friend had to go to the Main Concourse to get food.\n\nWe could see and hear everything just fine and I got a lot of pictures. The lighting, however, was dim so pictures came out dim but still decent.\n\nGreat venue and I know i'll be back for more games and concerts.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ddQpLLxliAjMTWyM84J7kw", "review_id": "9gZG9p1C7HrnDK0P4JMNKw", "text": "Friends don't let friends fly US airways . . . Seriously!! Pay the $10 $20 $50 for a better airline horrible customer service not even offered a food voucher for their mistake that has me here waiting til 641pm got here at 9am o_O", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kGgAARL2UmvCcTRfiscjug", "review_id": "oervcbDHgk5yvSwnhnPyYQ", "text": "Time for a review update.  Since my last review, I've come to several Suns games, Rattlers games, concerts, and a NCAA Sweet 16.  This arena is a great place to watch these events.\n\nThey have Cold Stone &  Streets of NY Pizza in the concession stands.  The parking is easy in/out when you park in any of the parking garages surrounding the arena.  After the event, you can go to one of many bars in the surrounding area.  We'll keep coming back.\n\nReturn Factor - 100%", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "joEN2Mx6n2FNzsIrR0CpjQ", "review_id": "bjoedmJ4_DZP5JnfXVaC-w", "text": "One time, this place held a very special part in my heart. One time. Since then, I have a ton of sour grapes lying around, and US Airways is a continuous reminder of \"what used to be\"...\n\n~What to Do~\nEvidently US Airways has the best act recruiter in the state, because they get and retain all the biggest acts for musical events...and I mean the biggest acts. They of course, are the sports home to the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, and Arizona Rattlers...They also hold periodic local events throughout the year.\n\n~The Good~\nHey, even before the renovations they did to the place 6 or so years ago, it was a fun cookie-cutter NBA stadium that fit the city's needs. Seats around the stadium all have good sight-lines, nothing obstructs views. The stadium has the ability to be switched into a hockey rink, basketball court, football field, and concert venue at any given time. It is considered the main entertainment venue in Central Phoenix due to the high-end acts provided there, and varieties of activities.\n\n~The Bad~\nWell, back to my sour grapes. I loved my Roadrunners hockey, and after the team left, the complex never took down all the Runners' signage...I was left with consistent reminders of my now defunct team for a good 4+ YEARS AFTER they left. Who is so lazy, as to not take down signage like that? Also, the acoustics in the place are not even 1/10th that of Jobing . com Arena....their music system and acoustical layout FAR exceeds that of US Airways...yet they get all the big acts because the scheduler definitely knows who they need to know....Also, the food stands suck. Really lame food. Once again, 1/10th as good as Jobing's wide variety.\n\n~The Down Low~\nIts generic to the core. I hold some great memories of America West....I still call it America West... Just like most locals will call Chase Field \"BOB\". It reminds me consistently of what used to be, all the great teams and fun times....I don't see any fun times at this place these days. They need to overhaul the amenities and provide us better quality product (both on the court and in the food areas). I probably will come to see the Rattlers play, but thats about it...I will eat outstide the arena, because the food is better and cheaper. Simple to the point. 3 stars for gigs they put on, seating arrangements, and local amenities. I miss the 90's....those were good times here... blah.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6KDlv5mvDQfI1a9ISpQFhw", "review_id": "VFF8VZmyYegpHRZ6GQDgcg", "text": "Love this venue. There are some really reasonably priced hotels within walking distance, and plenty of bars/clubs between which make for a perfect bar crawl to the venue. (You can hit the Crescent Ballroom, Seamus McCaffrey's, and Copper Blue, to name only a few...)...\n\nWe came here to see NIN and found the venue to be clean, staffed by really friendly people, and well organized. Lots of stands set up for drinks/food/merchandise and plenty of water fountains and bathrooms. The acoustics were great and the show was amazing.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jmfjq2QR2PmMBl7NOy2z9Q", "review_id": "oAQETRm8yWuRreFTNaARHA", "text": "Great stadium, weak fan backing like every other losing team, but good food/beverage options and every seat has a good view.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WESBNCIvswTWh-Ak2uGf4g", "review_id": "J3f0uIRMhjbTSd6_9nvsbg", "text": "3.5 stars. \n\nI've been here to see Jason Mraz last year, and Beyonce last night! Love that there is plenty of parking options nearby, surprisingly too since this area is so packed! I've never had to pay more than 10 bucks when parking in the lots outside the stadium. The venue is big, comparable to the Honda Center in Anaheim, but not as big as some of the Las Vegas venues (smaller than the MGM grand) or Staples center. Maybe that's why the ticket prices are always higher here, because its a slightly smaller venue so supposedly you get a better view. I like that there are a lot of restaurants in the area that are in walking distance. It's nice to have options for dinner before or after the concerts. Since Chase field is right next door, I can imagine it gets crazy busy during game days. Not my favorite venue but I'll probably be back here for concerts because it's the closest to my apartment!", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e8DXpXcwOPdP25hG2IGwog", "review_id": "gZSjxADZWcZglmQaJW4oOA", "text": "I've gone here for many different events and the stadium never fails. Everything is so big and nice, even the bathrooms are nice! The seats are not rock hard like other stadiums. Parking is everywhere around the place and theres always spots so you don't have to walk far.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sDyaN_3DEZyhnJPUFIwoEg", "review_id": "ioKs9BYUTscD5NsKmyBvkA", "text": "For a concert arena it was really big and I liked it. Afterwards it got very crowded and I felt a bit uncomfortable. Overall- nice place.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BLUDPZW_d2fAF0Pia28ZlA", "review_id": "cHDuoudUDapLeImK_Ex8ug", "text": "Had an amazing time seeing Kendrick Lamar and Kanye West here on Tuesday. It was my first time at US Airways Center and I will definitely be back if any other artist I enjoy comes to perform. I used the park and ride on Washington just a few blocks East and rode the light rail free about 45 minutes before doors opened. Once inside the lobby I must have dropped my ticket because I had them in my pocket, (don't like bringing a purse to concerts!) and within a minute or two of talking to one of the security guards and an employee at the front another woman came up that worked there and when she found out I had dropped my tickets she told me she picked them up and put them in the back inside the customer relations office. She walked me back and I had my drivers license out that had my name that matched the one on the ticket and without any questions she checked the names, handed them to me, and I was on my way! Talk about total perfection from the staff. That will teach me to use something other than tiny jean pockets next time! \n\nThe seats had a perfect view, section 105 row 19, and we got to look right down at the stage and had a lot of room to dance as we were on the end of the aisle. The show was outrageous and a great experience all around. \n\nA few small side notes, the bathrooms are huge and clean. The food all smelled pretty tasty but I was not in the mood to stand and eat, and I'm sure it wasn't cheap either. Drinks were priced a bit high but I was driving so I didn't have to worry about opening my wallet anyways! Once the show let out it took a matter of seconds to exit the building and get to the light rail station to go back to my car. I guess a lot of people had the same idea because at least 100 or more of us were waiting in a huge group, and once it arrived and the doors opened we were squishing in but everyone was still on such a high from the exciting show that we were laughing about it.\n\nThanks for the great night US Airways!", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "T1C6IwTbxBC8Fhvf_BwmGQ", "review_id": "L4qn-Kmm6W9w7fOWpRH4RQ", "text": "We had a wonderful time at US Airways Center watching a Suns home game. We drove from California and stayed in a hotel in downtown Phoenix...walking distance to the arena. We didn't have to deal with traffic since we were on foot, so I cannot comment on that. We arrived an hour before game time and there was no line at entry. NBA store was stocked and the employees were very helpful. \nAs far as food, my husband and I only had a hotdog each (the $3 ones) and they were great! Beers were a little pricey, $11 for a tall can of Dos Equis. \nNo lines in the women's restroom, even at half-time!\nAll in all it was an excellent experience and we will definitely be returning!!", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "gnSy_kgvL5Fk33UOWeWpXg", "review_id": "9gyS0k_2koRr9e4lfMkVrw", "text": "Saw a concert here, a Disney show, and a couple of basketball games! Love the spacious venue and every seat In the house seemed like a good seat! Staff is helpful when looking for an exit or the bathrooms, concession is pricey but what do you expect from a big arena like this one? I enjoy coming here, parking is a breeze, wether you park in their garage or an outside lot, it's easy to find and cheap!! :) can't wait for the next event I come here to see!", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n5XTL82qlsnjoj9jUOfquA", "review_id": "6rPFIH_tbEE4GObZPeDe6g", "text": "No bad seat here. I mean large venues like this are meant to hold a lot of people. Bought last minute tickets to see beyonce at the box office. The lady there assisted me and was patient with me trying to get cheap tickets. She did her research to make sure we got the best deal!  We were good to go and we got what we paid for.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "eXiHAxrnvE64j4wTEOTEMQ", "review_id": "SKdgQpM96Va6RtJsSNbisw", "text": "Go Suns!\n\nUS Airways has always been a fantastic venue. I have seen concerts and Suns games here. On my most recent visit I attended the Suns/76ers game.On this particular trip the tickets we had enabled us to eat/drink in Blue Moon Lounge which was fun.\n\nIt really doesn't matter where you sit as there are a lot of choices for concessions and  the seats are comfortable. Considering the crowd size there is never an overwhelming wait for the ladies room. As others have mentioned, there is no shortage of night life downtown after a game or concert at US airways.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zMyxfKShJOT4JO2D4qvPPw", "review_id": "mJN7TYAQyjYZBROX_uLF_A", "text": "Excellent arena...\n\nI like that Customer relations will be able to hold your stroller (if you go with your baby)...", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "75NFtIyHI2CmsUgu-JVo7A", "review_id": "nBjBBekyHLt5-Hhn_lj_-A", "text": "I'm from Los Angeles and a die-hard Laker fan. But I have to give props when it's due and the Phoenix Suns is a great sports team with even better fans. The overall vibe at the game I attended was fantastic, and unlike fans in LA, most of the fans for the Suns genuinely felt like they were there to support their team. I guess it's because Phoenix isn't as big as LA but I really appreciated how everyone was so happy to be there, and people actually watched the game!\n\nI hate the Suns, but I give major props to the organization and it's fans. Phoenix is one great sports town!", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "BV8c4QZEzvPWA00ZqJp-jQ", "review_id": "BL31_nT5fIdr4UbgGFMLvw", "text": "I love this place!\n\nI really feel like the view & sound from nearly all seats is good (I've been on all levels, lol). \nThere are different vendors that sell food and drinks in the halls past ticketing. The variety depends on the event. You'll find a normal mix of concession stand foods, and if you're lucky, Wendell's Pretzels will have a stand. Alcoholic beverages are normally sold. They are not big on mixed drinks or coffee options, but you're in downtown Phoenix..... Once you walk out you have lots of options, so just have a beer or a coke and bide your time ;) \n\nParking is EASY. It's literally surrounded. If you've never been it's easy to get scared when you're driving up because you start to see EVENT PARKING signs blocks away, but fear not! There is plenty of parking directly across the street North and West of the building. You do have to pay for parking, of course, but it's normally no more than you would have had to pay if you'd parked 3 blocks away :)\n\nMy only gripe? Starbucks has been removed from the entrance and replaced with a burger joint :( \nIt boggles the mind, I know!", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wy8Yd_vCWDjiz9rMo4HfqA", "review_id": "ZCjiyc6XZLMVzvxvgraftw", "text": "After living in Phoenix for three and a half years, last night was the first time I made it to a Sun's game.  There are many reasons, but I will name a few.  First, they have perpetually sucked.  Sporting events aren't very entertaining when the home crowd doesn't put on a good show.  Second, pro basketball is probably fourth on my list of favorite sports to watch.  Third, until recently, this part of downtown Phoenix wasn't necessarily a great place to spend a Friday night.\n\nI can say that I had a blast last night.  The team played great, and they were playing the Mavericks so I got to see Mark Cuban (probably my favorite entrepeneur from Shark Tank) cheer his team on to the slim victory.  The concessions were reasonable, but not as well priced as at the Diamondbacks games, and the staff was friendly and helpful.\n\nI would say outside of the game, the highlight was hands down the \"Dancing Dads\" - or 25 overweight white guys dancing to hip hop in t-shirts and shorts.  Without a question, the most awkward white guys twerking in unison I've ever seen.  The kiss cam is always entertaining, and it seemed like the entire crowd had a great time.  If you live in Phoenix, and you enjoy people watching, you should go see a game or two, I had a great time!", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NNdfPF-UhvLB8FxbsuSC5A", "review_id": "e1I4foVRG4FiXjVXoOn0eQ", "text": "This is home for Phoenix Suns, love everything here.  All signs are clear and staffs are friendly and knowledgeable.  Parking has been the problems since sometimes it's difficult finding a close lots.  But you do get to ride the light rail for free for all events being held at USAC.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c4ntnaB6W640eOjCFZ-jDg", "review_id": "einIgSgqbOAwCeGeFgdsKQ", "text": "First visit to Phoenix & first-time watching basketball game! It was fun. Very clean city  (yes.. I am from NY) & a very kind parking attendant as well. I don't think I will ever get that level of kindness from parking attendant in Manhattan.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xcD0HkTQdoW5bPeS7kDNUg", "review_id": "8yEcCjVfORIg_FNP0Z1cWQ", "text": "I like this venue a lot. It's huge and there is tons of seating, so it's a really amped up experience.\n\nI have seen Justin Timberlake here and the Backstreet Boys back in the day. Both shows were great with awesome pyrotechnics, stage displays and stunts.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_8HkH_2lwFT5qu4jzZ6VhQ", "review_id": "m6ivUKAlsm5HSKQE2b_8Mg", "text": "I went here for a WWE Raw showing in 2012. We didn't have to wait too long and got in pretty fast. People were helpful to show us where to go. The snack bar was alright- I wasn't a fan of the nachos and I am a HUGE nacho person. They do sell snacks and drinks during the show as well. Overall very happy with the place.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PflcM35xL_yn6jeF0zHFkQ", "review_id": "_KITA7QoisMSDmr0ZKDP1w", "text": "Love going here. Go Suns! We have attended many events and games here. Had a awesome time. Food and drinks are pricey though.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vqOPcRcM_fdF9mlC_2t2aA", "review_id": "M8QKCiM_QEaFuVxcCTEGoQ", "text": "My first trip to this stadium for a Suns/Clippers game. Nice energy. Good views of the court all around. $10 parking. Happenin' downtown to spill out into after the game. What more can you want? Suns lost to the Clips on this night (3/4), but beat OKC the next night. Go figure.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hY1QIp4uT-C9QbPJJXza_w", "review_id": "VGbmLD_idNXmJfLbcIh4vQ", "text": "Super clean venue! Always remember to go early to get your food before the start of the game, a few minutes before the half and possibly towards the end! \n\nThe wife and I grabbed some custom jerseys as we! I'm pretty sure we've adopted the suns as our new nba team", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IPoPpCbqhAjzgrR8U9GV9g", "review_id": "RgCHcAOYCLDTNfAZURKlow", "text": "Last minute tickets for the Cher concert got us bad nose bleed section seats. Section 220 row 11....you can barely see the stage because it's so far away, and unfortunately you only see the side stage, and the big screens. Not the fault of the arena. But, if you're afraid of heights, don't sit all the way up there....the rows have a huge incline.\n\nOther than that, we had a great time. Seats were as comfy as they were going to get for an arena. Sound and lights were good. Bathrooms super clean and big, fair amount of concessions for beer, water and sodas. A couple of food concessions too.\n\nSecurity was great....lines weren't that bad to get in, lots of personnel and security presence. The a/c was working really well, but of course it wasn't 110 degrees outside either.\n\nAll in all, good venue....seen better and worse.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qWRqhzmzvipBwpXx1T-MEQ", "review_id": "-W8E27vRV7E3hEbokUUoBQ", "text": "Okidoke. So I went here with a friend to go see Jeff Dunham. We got our tickets at the absolute laaaaaast minute and contacted Nanette at disability services to set up interpreters. Normally, when you go to a venue and use interpreters, you need a few weeks to make sure accommodations are all set up and everything goes well. Nanette had a few days to make all the accommodations work... no easy task. However, she was AMAZING. She hired the interpreters right away and got our seats switched to the appropriate seating. The only  reason why they get 4 stars instead of 5 is we were really far from the stage (which may be because we waited so long to get tickets). In fact, we are going to another show in the fall here because of her awesomeness. We will be sat in the same area again, but that's because of the tickets we are buying.\nI HIGHLY recommend anyone with accommodation needs go to an event here. I have been to a myriad of venues and not one has been as willing to work with me as this one.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GhQ4B0HdCkO8_JkaqlTxzw", "review_id": "thKCx65qrZRTbLm0iHgzJA", "text": "I checked online before the concert and it said: \"Sealed water bottles (1 litre or smaller) allowed in building.\"\nIt's 100+ degrees outside. We had just walked from our car to the venue. On our way through security, they told us we couldn't bring our sealed water bottles in. Are you kidding me? It's WATER. They took them away and were rude and sarcastic the whole time. We go inside, and US Airways Center is charging 6 DOLLARS for a water bottle. A 20 OUNCE WATER BOTTLE. If that's not highway robbery, I don't know what is. I'm in the wrong business - I need to team up with the arena and start selling water. I would make a fortune, I'm sure. I'm surprised they aren't charging for toilet paper in that place.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4CgusCZkipvUhvBZrRD46w", "review_id": "xGVg8qAtV-GXcm-nK3OueQ", "text": "Of course the Billy Joel Concert on June 1st was super-awesome featuring probably one of the most creative musicians to ever be born on this planet.  Those fingers on the keyboard were nothing but utterly amazing not to mention listening to those great lyrics that he created.  But let's talk about the US Airways Center AND the selling of beverages.  I could understand scamming people into buying a 10.50 beer because you ARE at a concert and that's what you do.  BUT------ BUT-----  $6.00 for a bottle of water??? That is beyond the pale of greed--- People in Phoenix heat NEED water before they dehydrate.  The body in these Phoenix temperatures is in a constant state of dehydration even after being in the arena.  I would pay 3.50 for water still knowing that the greed factor is in play, but realizing that my body (our bodies) need water.  So scam up the beer, the liquor, the food (that's a whole other review), but don't scam the water. Not in PHOENIX.", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z0qAj0O8gB9ggQHd4VdvDQ", "review_id": "W09RsL24LDrY0mfibIQ_dA", "text": "Go Suns Go!!!!", "business_id": "uFJwKlHL6HyHSJmORO8-5w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Pv5K9MFccM3cOrqUgiNjBg", "review_id": "ymFsUxC70afuyFkSy0ZhWw", "text": "Price was good, and location was great for us.  We came solely for a game at Chase Field, and it was in walking distance.  Just outside the downtown area, and there is construction all around but not annoyingly so.  Rooms were nice and clean.  The pool was small, but we were the only ones out there on a weekend so it was perfect for us.  Quiet and relaxing.  There is an outdoor mall and movie theater across the street with several restaurants.  \n\nI would probably stay in the burbs if I come back to the Phoenix area again (the city is quite quiet), but for our short 2-day trip, this hotel worked out well.", "business_id": "jYsa5qLFZxhVtwDHZMW-SA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9W_MeofBxF0lEzdKQMN9uQ", "review_id": "IuuIYw7CcksWvHOuJ9AC_Q", "text": "Located in downtown Phoenix it is within walking distance to everything. \n\nThree stories with a gym, pool, and spa. All the people working here is extremely friendly. My mom hugged the breakfast lady because she was that good! \n\nComplementary breakfast and newspaper on weekdays. Our room has two queen size beds, flat screen tv, and a window that can be cracked open. Also has a microwave and fridge which a freaking awesome! I love rooms with a microwave and fridge. \n\nThe breakfast isn't that great.... the eggs are hard and the sausages taste like plastic. There is bread, english muffins, bagels, cereal, yogurt, instant oatmeal, etc. Nothing special but who really hates complementary breakfasts. \n\nMy mom loved the pool. She had it for herself for 2.5 hours. Yay.", "business_id": "jYsa5qLFZxhVtwDHZMW-SA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yR3jLGMZ1ug7zdPI_xKgTA", "review_id": "ScNgNPezf4R8Z-dgZtj0Jg", "text": "Quiet, clean, super-friendly staff, and a nicely stocked complimentary breakfast. We will be staying here again when in Phoenix!", "business_id": "jYsa5qLFZxhVtwDHZMW-SA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CgROmaaqbXJp1osE7PY49Q", "review_id": "_doHqV31B_AKidQN-2wZiQ", "text": "This hotel is fantastic! The staff is amazing, friendly and super helpful. The rooms look newly renovated and very clean. The breakfast is yummy and the location good. That's the place to stay when you are in Phoenix.", "business_id": "jYsa5qLFZxhVtwDHZMW-SA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8cxQpgxcYgRpieNWGAcUfg", "review_id": "okeo6N8M8qNf1WQWOQ6gig", "text": "I recently spent two days in Phoenix at the downtown Holiday Inn Express and was very satisfied. It was centrally located for what we needed; restaurants and a movie theater are nearby if you want to escape the oppressive 110 degree heat or you can take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool. The staff was very helpful and friendly and made sure are stay was a pleasant one. The room was also clean, quiet and cool, the bed especially was comfortable. If I were to travel to Phoenix again I would definitely stay at this hotel.", "business_id": "jYsa5qLFZxhVtwDHZMW-SA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "T-maPZJUOpwG9skIvYFxAQ", "review_id": "ptF9OyRyxXj_Ofm5tH3fOg", "text": "I have stayed at this property a couple times and have never had a problem.  I won't give it a 5 star, only because of the surrounding area (can be a little rough).  The rooms are large, the staff members are pleasant and the breakfast is actually good.  Plenty of free parking, which can be an issue in this area.  If you are going to this area, stay here - you will enjoy it.", "business_id": "jYsa5qLFZxhVtwDHZMW-SA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xofFo7WFfHOkzbtoG6SgPg", "review_id": "BsgWNf9mYT-cXgEnCmHFGA", "text": "Beyond great hotel! \n\nI was very happy with my five day stay at Hoilday Inn Hotel and Suites. Guest services were very helpful, friendly, and nice everyday with every person. They helped me out when having payment issues due to a third party setting up my stay for me. My room was nice, with a microwave and fridge, which I do not see often. This was prefect for a yelper on the hunt for great food; meaning I could bring things back with me. My bed was comfortable and room service cleaned everyday, placing things just where I left them if they need to making the bed or cleaning the sink. I was able to control the heat in the room! Big screen tv with hbo. Coffee maker in the room, iron in the room and FREE WIFI were a plus!\n\nI also loved the workout room. While small, they had a few machines that could keep this girl happy. This room was next door to me and I barely heard the machines being used on the other side of the wall! Thanks for thinking of me! The wokout room was also clean. Breakfast was great and full of hot/cold selections. Not only pastries, but egged, bacon, cinnamon rolls, cereal, oatmeal, biscuits, ect. Things changed from day to day, but this was what a continental breakfast SHOULD be! \n\nLocation wise, this hotel was only 7 min walk to the convention center. It is not far from the airport. I would save money by riding on the metro rail and walking down if you have carry-on, as the $24 dollar shuttle was not worth the distance to/ from the airport, but that's just me being cheap. \n\nI really loved my stay here and would recommend this place to anyone!", "business_id": "jYsa5qLFZxhVtwDHZMW-SA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jRs5yOnQ3LonN2_4RxX1yw", "review_id": "o4u45Z1u0XkSdmqftXIKkA", "text": "DO NOT STAY HERE. They charged my credit card for services not rendered I had to contest the charges with my credit card company.", "business_id": "jYsa5qLFZxhVtwDHZMW-SA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "y05bv65OCTcZgB0GhO8_sA", "review_id": "2hgHHuU4PS5K46AmRaK8oA", "text": "We knew we wanted to do some sight seeing downtown Phoenix and this location would allow us to do just that.  The quality of our stay with Holiday Inn Express has always been excellent, so when we decided to go to a Diamond Back baseball game, we discovered this location within walking distance.\n\nThe rooms are spacious, clean and very comfortable.  We had a nice walk to and from the game, and again the next morning to attend Sunday services.  Would recommend this location for anyone needing to do business or pleasure near downtown Phoenix.", "business_id": "jYsa5qLFZxhVtwDHZMW-SA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vBUyUQibv1iUBpKJw_DH7w", "review_id": "dmGL39IMH8nHsKE3i2SyIQ", "text": "This hotel is a great place to stay. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and the continental breakfast was just what we needed to get a quick start to our day.\n\nThe hotel has a small outdoor pool, a gym, and the rooms are nice. I wish it had a dining area/bar, but it didn't, and it wasn't a big deal to us. It's located within walking distance to the ball park, museums, and restaurants, which was nice, and is only a quick drive to spring training sites for MLB clubs, the Zoo, and other attractions. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here, and had no complaints about the hotel at all. When I am back in the area, I will definitely consider staying here again.", "business_id": "jYsa5qLFZxhVtwDHZMW-SA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2vcv2jaRXikeQ6RwPDSOxg", "review_id": "vwVXwWOtEA394pZc2LyLUA", "text": "What a great choice for our 3 day stay in Phoenix! We came out for a wedding and to see my twin who lives in NY. We stayed in a suite with two queen beds and there was plenty of room for my husband, two preschoolers and myself. My sister and her two oldest kids also visited and we didn't feel cramped. We loved that there was a fridge, microwave, small counter space, mirrored closet, iron, blow dryer, pool, gym and a decent breakfast. We loved the biscuits and gravy! We were able to use the pool all to ourselves as well. The kids loved it! \n\nThe staff is friendly and allowed us to move rooms because the first room they put us in was right next to the elevator. The 2nd room we were in had a pool view which was nice. The location is great too just off the freeway, close to downtown and the little artsy area. My sister, the kids and I really enjoyed walking around and taking pics. \n\nIf we had to come to this area again, we would definitely stay again.", "business_id": "jYsa5qLFZxhVtwDHZMW-SA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rRaw6d9oEchaGfk1xjbo2Q", "review_id": "QzmAtdI6S5QXGzj1tSbSYw", "text": "A great place to stay if your in town for a game. Within walking distance of everything. The rooms aren't that bad either.", "business_id": "jYsa5qLFZxhVtwDHZMW-SA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Eu5MjwCQiWvBFA9uzGlAoA", "review_id": "StMjDnbKLdjQy23U5o9AWw", "text": "Planned to do a little partying before/during/after the 20/20 Experience World Tour with Justin Timberlake so we knew driving back to Tucson after the concert was out of the question.\n\nHoliday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Phoenix Downtown-Ballpark is a very convenient and inexpensive choice for a place to stay when visiting downtown Phoenix. We reserved online and checked in on Saturday. Check-in was easy, quick and efficient. \n\nRooms are clean and spacious and the beds comfortable. Our room with 2 queen beds was only $160 with tax/fees included. Split 4 ways between my girls and I - bargain city! Our room had a regular sized bathroom, nice sitting area with a couch and coffee table, a refrigerator/sink area/microwave. Plenty of outlets for us to plug everything in to get ready to go out too. The room does not boast a memorable view, but who cares!\n\nPlus the hotel provides free breakfast the next morning. It's all provided in a very clean though small area and the food is pretty good. I've been to a number of these free breakfast with hotel stay deals and I absolutely get turned off when the area is not kept clean and inviting. Not the case here.\n\nI have used this location of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites before and will continue to do so when heading up the interstate to have a little fun in Phoenix.", "business_id": "jYsa5qLFZxhVtwDHZMW-SA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "HW-cL93tvU7qng1sZueKWw", "review_id": "XbkRYE6egpHhGYvseEqBQA", "text": "This hotel gets sold out during Spring Training.  I underestimated the demand of this business because it's in Phoenix and the rate is approaching $300 per night.\n\nSodas at lobby are $2.  Sodas in vending machine by icemaker are $1 each.  There is a shopping center within walking distance with restaurants.\n\nThe hotel has microwave, fridge and free wifi in every room.  There's also complimentary hot breakfast to 10:30.  \n\nErik was very hospitable.  He's very personable and made our stay that more pleasant.", "business_id": "jYsa5qLFZxhVtwDHZMW-SA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MBojlQWp8BjxAFhAwbxckQ", "review_id": "6sRg8s0vT-D65593o3F2vw", "text": "The hotel's about a 15 minute walk from the Phoenix Convention Center. Not bad at all. \n\nThe staff is super nice and friendly. \n\nThe breakfast is perfect, a step up from the typical donut breakfasts at a lot of hotels. \n\nThe room was clean, big and comfortable. \n\nI'd stay here again in a heartbeat.", "business_id": "jYsa5qLFZxhVtwDHZMW-SA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1gspFi59uDO00PSM5LMlhQ", "review_id": "MTXun8LV8J-JeXNXT4LiMQ", "text": "This experience is spendy, but isnt everything at the Ballpark. However, the food is very good & diverse. Reservations for a table overlooking the field & awwww: a baseball fan is in heaven.", "business_id": "jn3OgTqiQIFymRA9U0PTfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KLekdmo4FdNnP0huUhzZNw", "review_id": "bGr5JkEFw45n647sylA7Yg", "text": "We have been making the rounds of restaurants at Chase field and this time we tried the ABC club for dinner. It overlooks right field just above Uptown. You have a choice of the all you can eat buffet for $34.95 each or ordering off of the menu. We ordered off of the menu. I got the seafood salad ($25)  and my husband got the burger ($15). If you are leaving to go to your seats elsewhere I recommend ordering off the menu. If you are planning to stay there for the whole game, I suggest doing the all you can eat buffet, That way you can go up and back as much as you want and graze throughout the whole game. (or most of the game- I am not sure when last call is)  \n\nThe food was very good. The service however was not. That's why I gave it only three stars. They must have thought we were staying the whole time because we got there before the game started and it was so slow we were not able to get to our seats until the third inning. It was unacceptable.", "business_id": "jn3OgTqiQIFymRA9U0PTfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4lkTIhTuMhLprQprGlTRlA", "review_id": "y0ZQZSQ-jKuAMTzyq8SiKg", "text": "Not sure how well kept this secret is or if it's a secret at all but buy some cheap tix, make a reservation and share a mountain of nachos and have the banana split. Sweet Hey-Zeus, it's an entire half gallon of ice cream and WE TORE IT UP.  And that is no stretch of my wild imagination.\n\nWho knows...You may win yourself some much needed cool points on the dating front. Give it a swing.", "business_id": "jn3OgTqiQIFymRA9U0PTfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Aec_J6CHZOuDka6F3eGexg", "review_id": "YlzNOJvJm6rfNO5xgWW2LQ", "text": "useful tip...buy the cheapest ticket for a game and then come here for $35 and eat until you are satisfied...well worth it...and to think i was paying $30 for the All You Can Eat section with only Hot dogs, Chips, Peanuts, Popcorn, Soda & Water....i will be back to the ABC next season for sure", "business_id": "jn3OgTqiQIFymRA9U0PTfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-6AdkU-RyyjyIG-Bw0zu-Q", "review_id": "kMO81xJG_E7pVQ8kKNr5GA", "text": "The view is nice, but the food was cold and service was REALLY slow. Better off just getting foods from one of the stands. Was hoping for a fancy ballpark experience this was not it.", "business_id": "jn3OgTqiQIFymRA9U0PTfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2wHGxr2xVHvyB73QVKz0FA", "review_id": "D2wYGWFOP1nHOppxxpVaJg", "text": "Came to the game with my wife. We always wondered what this place was like so we decided to try it out. We sat on the porch right as the game started. It was fun to watch the game while we ate. \n\nMy wife ordered the Chicken Caesar salad. She enjoyed it, but wasn't overly gushing about it. \n\nI got the Chefs Table. An all you can eat buffet of good food. They had Turkey, Tri-Tip, all kinds of veggies and salads. They also had an all you can eat ice cream bar. I didn't try that (on account of my diet). Overall it was good food. A bit pricey for the buffet ($35 for food a drink and dessert) but overall it was good.", "business_id": "jn3OgTqiQIFymRA9U0PTfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "lC4X2crUuxT9Ac9BlOX4Uw", "review_id": "0muhmKf1SY7I-hIUsTNatg", "text": "I do not have nearly the good story to tell about Friday's Front Row as Political Junkie Z did...  But we did see a great game there and ate some pretty decent food. \n\nFriday's Front row is an open-air Friday's above the left field bleachers, and the coolest part is, you don't need a game ticket. I mean, where else can you get this kind of seat without spending thousands of dollars on a fancy skybox? The food may not be fantastic but it sure beats a lukewarm rubbery stadium vendor hot dog any day.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KCwwYd2Jc31vq9DJUltIWA", "review_id": "uMqDd6EWD7Uh1FqqpYMcPg", "text": "This is a great concept with a great view of the field.  We didn't sit here for the game, but instead went in to watch batting practice.  On top of that we just had beers.  Apparently, they sell tickets for the games at the restaurant and clear out the seats a little before game time.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "6hvcowqr8NYug9u-Bzw8Jg", "review_id": "AsnIuCA7BzkJHlAedK5-lA", "text": "I hadn't been to a T.G.I. Fridays in years before I heard about this place on a recent trip to Phoenix.  It's located inside Chase Field, where the Arizona Diamondbacks play, but it has its own separate entry so you don't need a ticket to the game to get in here during a game. You can, however, see into the park from much of the restaurant. This was cool.\n\nThe place looks like any other Fridays, but a little nicer. It has a lot of baseball decor on the walls instead of the typical Fridays bric-a-brac and large TVs to watch games on. Plus, it has large windows that let you see into the park. You can't see the field from many of the seats, but looking in at the crown is fun. \n\nI was looking forward to stopping at a T.G.I. Fridays to try some of the food featured on that Food Network show, but during games they have a limited menu that excludes a lot of the good stuff including most if not all of the Food network recipes. That was kind of a bummer. \n\nOn the plus side, the food we got was good. It was hot. The service was good and friendly. The beer was cold. We could see into Chase Field.\n\nThe server tells me that you can make reservations for the tables outside in the park and inside by the windows for a reasonable price, and half of that price is credited in food. It doesn't seem like a bad deal, and would be worth checking out for a game or an off night, especially for an avid baseball fan.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fev0iI-XDrteD4SYRKjiUw", "review_id": "pGP2vVG3LHz1riOSUmxFbg", "text": "One of the few American Food chains in downtown Phoenix.  While I don't like chain restaurants, it is always nice to have a place where you can count on a certain dish no matter where in the country you go.  \n\nThis Friday's is quite different than most.  Gone are the red & white striped awnings and, in their place, are rows of Dbacks and other baseball memorabilia lining the walls.   If you are a baseball fan, you will love this place simply because of the decor.  If that wasn't enough, you get to enjoy the signs and sounds of a major league baseball game (81 days of the year) and the field itself for every other day.  All in all, a pretty nice setup.\n\nThis Friday's does tend to be priced a bit higher than others in the area.  The service is also much slower.  Also, if you are watching the Dbacks play, you may lose your appetite.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "caELu3OqZm8LkdikpmEB4w", "review_id": "J7huYV7DDsHbXC1w8XS5lA", "text": "I tried this place to show some friends the stadium in the offseason and we had a bogo coupon. It was deffinatley a Fridays. Nothing great, nothing awful just decent chain food. The atmosphere cool, and if you like baseball check it out. The best deal is happy hour 4-7 which has $4 appetizers and $2 beers. It worth a visit but don't expect a 5 star dinner.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "W_QXYA7A0IhMrvbckz7eVg", "review_id": "8bT9ZKRjWWG6rEHEfvvv1A", "text": "It's nice having a Friday's fairly close to my house in downtown.  Unfortunately, this one does not provide me with the same quality of service and value for food as the other ones do.  I appreciate the change of decor here, as this Friday's is definitely geared around the Dbacks and not the usual kitschy crap.  The food here is just as good/average as at the other locations, but I feel a little ripped off coming here.  It's always more expensive, but I guess I can understand given the neat view.  I've never been on a gameday, but I can't imagine how awful that could be.  Service is terrible here, even when nothing is going on.  Factor in the chaotics that a game most certainly brings and you set yourself up for disaster.  This is not going to be a quick or cheap meal.  If you are looking for an interesting place to kind of hang out in downtown when there isn't a game going on, Friday's Front Row is a pretty good choice, plus it's right off a lightrail stop.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vNFxfUDTPgZRgV3EHnkmJg", "review_id": "q1FTYOASPrhFug5dWbnMWw", "text": "Going in - you know your going to get typical TGIF food.  But the view is great!  If you're a sports junky you need to eat here once.  We took my grandfather, a sports nut, for lunch (hopped off the light rail) and he loved it.  As we ate lunch on the \"patio\" we watched as the landscapers groomed the field.  The top was open, the sun was shining, a breeze was blowing...ahhh..  The service was perfect.  Our server was funny - took time to chat and made sure we had what we needed as soon (or before) we needed it.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WZCAwPXauKtNoAhHK2-pCA", "review_id": "JpYe_F5eBOGl-tTzIHP7Ow", "text": "There's no better place to catch a DBacks game, except of course for actually inside the stadium.  I went for a Saturday 5:00 game, and was shocked at how few people there were in there.  If you sit at the end of the bar, you can definitely catch a view of the live game (if you're tall enough and don't mind squirming around to avoid the obstructions of the support beams and people that actually paid for their tables).  But regardless of whether you can see or not, you still get the roar of the crowd for every big play.\n\nGranted - the prices are a bit higher and the selection is much more limited than your average TGIFridays.  But they do have drink specials and I had chicken fingers and fries that weren't terrible.  An interesting note - the TVs inside Friday's have a significant delay from the live game (7-10 seconds) which was weird when watching the TV broadcast, hearing the crowd react to a play, waiting for it to happen on TV, then getting the reaction from the restaurant.\n\nAlso, a note on pricing for the reserved tables.  Between my wife and I, we spent $30 each on food and drinks at the bar (a single app and entree between us and 2 or 3 drinks each).  Considering that the \"upper deck\" tables are $30/ticket with a $30 food/beverage credit, I think that makes the most sense for a last-minute decision to go catch the game.  The \"dugout\" booths, which are still inside the restaurant but closer to the stadium seats are $35/ticket with only $17.50 credit - to me that makes absolutely no sense.  I didn't get a chance to see the \"outside\" (of the restaurant) \"front row\" tables, but those are $55/ticket with a $27.50 credit.  Those might be cool to try out once, but not on a regular basis.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UL9chyH0a4Pj8J_9M6WSpA", "review_id": "yBOzJp7G-yWzzunrdGJapg", "text": "I stumbled upon this Friday's while walking around Phoenix on a Sunday afternoon.  I wanted to just go up and have a drink and then take some pictures of the empty baseball field.  Phoenix was completely empty!\n\nWhen I got closer to Chase Field there were some more people and I realized that there was a game going on!  I didn't think I would be able to get into Friday's because of the game; however, it wasn't very busy!  I sat at the bar since I was by myself.  But once I was there awhile, I noticed there were still tables open looking out into the ballpark.  So basically you get to watch the game for free as long as you are ordering stuff.  I thought that was pretty cool.\n\nAs for the food/drink...\nI ordered a daiquiri when I sat down.  It was pretty bad.  Almost too slushy.  I looked through the menu and asked if they had any smaller portions or lunch portion.  I was told that since it was a game day they have a different menu and everything is larger.  So I didn't order any food.\n\nThe service was good.  The waiter was nice and another waitress named Kimmy even came up and talked to me for a little while.  I'd definitely come here again just for the view.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "C6IOtaaYdLIT5fWd7ZYIuA", "review_id": "ZBVCRdgCMBsTvgbOpFDngA", "text": "Sunday V-Day \n\nEmpty and boring. The service was oddly slow and odd in general. The waitress was overly nice and I swear she was Minnie Mouse @ Disney for a year or two. \n\nThe food was good but not great. Everyone liked what they had but no one had a overwhelming time. \n\nThe stadium was gross and ugly compared to the regular season vibrant green. It seemed a little sad. LOL\n\nAlthough I did not have anyone sitting with me while trying to eat, I did have a man cleaning his washcloths in the sink. He was clean and friendly but I thought it was funny.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RL3exTbJkDfOmlB5ByaPdA", "review_id": "kIuyuHQm-ErZhAWKBRA6tw", "text": "Typical Friday's food that is consistent and satisfies.  But if you have friends in from out of town and you want an impressive place to eat, this is eat.  You overlook Chase Field for the entire meal.  Make sure you don't go during gametime as it's a mob scene, but all other times, Great!", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NnIv0HrMX7XAmFHKsqSnVw", "review_id": "G5eyIg4CLrtUv1nlPMRyeA", "text": "This is a great way to enjoy a game, it's regular Friday's food and 50% of the face value of each table is credited to the food and beverage total. The table is available about 30 minutes before the game.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "skqAt1c3xDP8p1YcR7MOlA", "review_id": "CNTAPNlulUTP9B2qzvOISg", "text": "Got kicked out of Fridays First Row! What a bunch of pieces of craps! We only had 2 rounds of drinks there, we weren't being loud or obnoxious, the place was practically empty and the manager couldn't give us a satisfactory answer as to why we were being dismissed. The only thing he kept repeating was \"I have to back his bartenders.\" WTF?! It's cool to have a manager to back you up like this but c'mon guy! YOU didn't even notice anything out of the ordinary from our group, you were right there!!! WE WERE NOT DRUNK OR LOUD! \n\nEven thought that was our last drink there, it still pissed us off. Needless to say, they didn't deserve a tip and we took our business to a place that appreciates having a good group of day drinkers at their empty establishments on a slow Saturday afternoon. In downtown Phoenix, it wasn't hard to find the next spot...\n\n*** Da Bafroom: Sorry folks, we were not there long enough to make this visit.  But I'm sure it stinks just as bad as the serivce we got though!", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pEVf8GRshP9HUkSpizc9LA", "review_id": "MWDwPzLO1p2z-w9sRj8P6w", "text": "I hosted a business exchange in their two private rooms a few weeks ago and was so impressed with the staff and the service they provided.  We had a great event and all of my guests loved the location!  Everything was set-up as it should be and the food was put out exactly on time.  The bartenders were great and kept everyone happy!", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lbg82t_mmEvlku3uVXn5TQ", "review_id": "L1b4rzy-nIDZ7XGQFoKrkA", "text": "While not my first trip to Chase field for a Diamondback game, it was my first time to Friday's Front Row.  \n\nInitially I was concerned about the price, but after learning half the price of our tickets went back to us in food credit, well that seemed like a pretty good deal!  You just have to find a couple friends to go with you... because you do have to buy out an entire table, whether you use all the seats or not.  \n\nMy husband and I met our couple friends to check out the game versus the Cubs.  First thing the men noticed?  How much they appreciated the extra room.  The tables are like 1/2 pentagons, a table cut in half facing the field.  The men are both over 6 feet, and not having their knees jammed into the chair in front of them was worth it alone.  \n\nService was just ok.  They don't have to be awesome, they have a captive audience and they know your bill is going to be at least $130 and gratuity is added in on top of that.  \n\nFood was just ok, your average Friday's fare... if you like it anywhere else you'll like it here.  It's a bit pricer at the field I think, and watch out--the drink prices are considerable (that's because they don't list them!).\n\nSome other cons:  view, if you are really into the game these seats will frustrate you.  It's a good use of the backfield space that would have otherwise been cheap bleacher seats.  But you're looking at the game from a good distance, from the back side.  Also, Fridays is adjacent to the big screen, so you really can't even watch the game or replays on the big screen.  Also con: noise, you're right next to some huge speakers.  While the space would be good for kids, to be able to run around a little more than regular seats... for kids who are noise sensitive, BEWARE.  I was glad we decided to leave our little guy with the grandparents, I think those speakers would have made him pretty unhappy the whole game.\n\nBut, for experience alone it was worth it.  Extra room, ability to chat with friends while watching the game, having food and alcohol brought to you without waiting in line (oh, and bathrooms that are close too!).  I think we'll definitely be doing it again next season!", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0N0ngSQ8Njxfuvdxm1RpFA", "review_id": "EuDIT4klGmbP5synqH5QfQ", "text": "Let me start by saying what an awesome concept this is! Sit at a restaurant table overlooking a ball game?! Yes please! \nWhen you book a table and tickets here you must meet a food and drink minimum, which wasn't an issue. Somewhat because we eat and drink a lot and somewhat because they have incredibly inflated prices. I guess this is par for a ballpark, though, so I will let this slide.\nThe menu was limited and had zero vegetarian entrees. So I got a chicken salad sans chicken and potato skins sans bacon. No price reduction for doing so.\nThey had a decent variety of liquor, wine and beer available. The food was \"okay\". Nothing that makes it memorable by any means. Service was nice (be forewarned your tip IS included and they will not tell you this). I don't enjoy that. *If the server actually tells me this, I always tip them extra for honesty. \nWe had a nice evening and enjoyed ourselves! We would do this again for sure, however mainly for the experience. Not the food or service. \n(FYI tables only seat 4 or 6).", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uLl--7BS9Cj6qOY2IqoyiA", "review_id": "hsi4FBIBN8uTK-JaSwtWtg", "text": "TGI Fridays\nFront Row Sports Grill\nChase Field\n401 E. Jefferson Street\nPhoenix, 85004\n\nIs there a difference between TGI Fridays restaurants? You bet!!\nSome are Franchises and some are corporate owned. Front Row Sports Grill is the only corporate owned TGI Fridays in the Phoenix area.\n\nI arrived at the Front Row at 3:30 in the afternoon - half an hour earlier than I was supposed to. Having never been to Chase Field before I wasn't sure how easily I would be able to park or even it's exact location. That turned out to be a non sequitur.\n\nAs I walked into the building a small paper sign stuck to one of the doors directed me to use the elevator to go to Front Row. The sign said to go upstairs, but since there was no downstairs, it seemed a bit redundant.\n\nThe restaurant overlooks the entire stadium with a magnificent view. Had I been a true sports fan, I'm sure I would have probably drooled, but I was here to sample the fare and to meet companion. I was promptly seated at one of the tables. This was probably the only thing that I did find fault with. The tables not at the windows are very high as are the seats that accompany them. I was so high up that my feet couldn't touch the floor, which made me feel a bit uncomfortable. When I asked for a shorter table, the hostess told me that the waiter's/waitress's for those tables hadn't come in yet.\n\nMy drink arrived quickly, and unlike many other diet drinks I've had before, had enough syrup in it to actually taste good. The waiter didn't even trip up when I asked him for some lemons to squeeze into my drink. He promptly brought a dish of lemon slices, nicely arranged to the table.\n\nWhile waiting for companion to arrive, I had time to study the menu. My first thoughts were that this was a place taking advantage of their location and charging for it. Fortunately, I was proven wrong again and again.\n\nCompanion arrived at 4:00, and we set about ordering appetizers. We shared an order of Buffalo wings which we asked for undressed but with assorted sauces to try with them. They were done to perfection, with stalks of celery and lots of dipping sauces. Companion had asked for the boneless wings, and the traditional were brought out by mistake. No problem for our server, who left the traditional wings at no charge and brought out the boneless ones. Again, while the boneless wings were of a different nature than the traditional ones, they were, non the less tasty and hot.\n\nSince companion was a member of their stripes club (kind of like a frequent flier club), they brought us a complimentary order of house made potato chips. Thick cut, crunchy, non-oily, loaded with Parmesan cheese, they were terrific! I'd eat another order of those any day even though they aren't on my diet.\n\nNext was main courses. The menu covers the gamut from simple fare to ribs and steaks. I ordered their Dragonfire chicken. A nicely cooked chicken breast with a kung pao glaze covered with pineapple pico de gallo and mandarin oranges on a bed of rice with fresh broccoli. The rice was the only weak part of this dish. It seemed over cooked and mushy, and I left some of it on my plate.\n\nOn the plus side, and a really big plus was the broccoli. Having eaten more than my share of the brassica family, most places tend to greatly over cook it, and usually serve it limp and dark green. My usual response is to leave it untouched on my plate. Yet here, in a relatively modest place, I found broccoli nirvana! Bright green, still crispy, and full of flavor.\n\nCompanion originally thought of ordering the ribs, but was so full from the appetizers that they ordered the Cheeseburger instead. Companion pronounced it to be perfectly cooked and nicely oozing with melted cheese. The burger was served on a brioche bun with all the proper accouterments. On the side were seasoned fries that were truly delicious.\n\nService was never rushed and our waiter came back to check on our needs often, but without being intrusive. Sanitation was good in the restaurant and the restroom, when I used it was nice and clean and fully supplied.\n\nAs followers of my writing are aware, I never let a restaurant know that I am reviewing them unlike some other reviewers. I made my first exception at the conclusion of this meal and complimented the kitchen manager. One has to wonder why, if a place like this can serve outstanding food, can't the rest of food service places follow suit? This was one of the most flavorful and excellent non-fancy meals that I have had the pleasure of enjoying in Phoenix.\n\nI rate this 4 stars for excellent food, great service, and general cleanliness.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K1s6vkiMqAZEX0bssMDBmw", "review_id": "r5sncsCqxrDlGKw_TA1ejw", "text": "Fridays at a ballpark. Typical Friday menu. Giant beers. Prices are actually pretty good considering you'll get less quality for a higher price at the park.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GIwdJzBzacIFLHEZ81CloQ", "review_id": "_nzaJLSSRCFd6L7aEYXqIQ", "text": "Inside an enclosed MLB park, good view of the game from the front row tables and decent food covered buy half the cost of your ticket; For the concept alone this should be a five, no, six star review. Unfortunately the reality plays out a bit worse than it should. Lets start with service. What is the point of tipping the server after a meal?  To reward good service? To motivate the server to do well? Well, with a 20% built in gratuity what have we got? Exactly. \nThe menu. Smaller by about 1\\2 of the standard Fridays with none of the discounted combo meals. And the prices? Jacked up. OK so now lets do the math. $60 per ticket, $30 goes to food. Oh, it only goes toward food. I didn't know that. The gratuity and tax aren't covered. The tickets were $120 for myself and the wife. We ordered $60 worth of food and beverage and, surprise, still owed $18 at the end of the evening. Kind of pricey and not worth it. \nExtra innings. I'm a Mets fan but you gotta hand it to this young and talented DBacks team. D Wright is the most overrated player in the big leagues today. The Fridays Front Row seats should swivel, but don't, and since they are reserved, ticket holders  should not have to chase people from those seats when they arrive. Remember. Its Fridays. You know that before you purchase. If you go on fireworks night, move your fanny to an infield lower level seat. Otherwise the view is almost completely obscured. Remember. Its Arizona. The most convenient stadium exits will be  blocked by guards until, if ever,  they are told to open them.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0sqJ3h7sxqaEvqNzO2b29Q", "review_id": "H6rIfUJsOuabvbBl5Agt2w", "text": "The Good:\n1. Great location!\n2. Awesome atmosphere during events.\n3. Beer is cheaper here than in the concourse. \n4. Great place to take out of town friends and family to.\n\nThe Bad:\n1. Typical TGI Fridays food.\n2. Its a bit pricey compared to a regular Fridays.\n3. Limited menu on event days.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8Fhyi6U9-3OZC0j8DY3TPQ", "review_id": "a4EZE1Tpz28wFKGuRg6A6g", "text": "Awesome atmosphere for D-backs game. A must do once a year.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TtgWLUjFsWOMzENxS-gZGQ", "review_id": "Y-j7H6MELOCX9k5BD77e9w", "text": "Epic Failure!\n\nWent for lunch with a coworker. Sat for nearly 10 minutes without a waiter/waitress coming to our table. We watched people who arrived after us get their drink orders taken and delivered during that same time period. \n\nThe only time when we thought our waiter discovered us is when we got up to leave for a different restaurant. Someone was chasing after us as we walked to the elevator.\n\nThe hostess was equally clueless. She apparently didn't recognize us as the people she brought to a table only moments ago and asked if we enjoyed our lunch.\n\nThe place was only a third full at most. No reason for the extremely poor service.\n\nCan't wait until Sliders opens for the season!\n\nThis TGI Fridays is an epic failure!", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bOeSzlPNWIu-BSRPZ0P44Q", "review_id": "e2il5LXoNcR7U256bJiRyg", "text": "Went for St' Pattys. Good service. Waiter kinda loopy but still tried. I just like the atmosphere. Could have been cleaner. Over all good experience and cheap.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0MEUFtapaLB8NTwqnK-M8A", "review_id": "eryhnpswNhYLWDd2btFFXw", "text": "We went to dinner on a Tuesday night and were pleasantly surprised that the restaurant was inside Chase Field.  The restaurant was clean and large.  This was the first time I seen a restaurant literally in the field.  We had burgers and the ingredients were good and fresh.  I would recommend for someone visiting from out of town.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pw-k3TMjt1ZNB2-iRVTDlQ", "review_id": "k0jzsozvWBS3psSWMfA7gw", "text": "this is a great place to get your start your pre-game primer action !!  great view of the field and fair prices on drinks as apposed to the stick up bandits inside chase field juicing you for $11.00 hard earned dollars for a 24 OZ. beer.  love this place!!", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X5GbNXY_nNoa_vTZDD0aCA", "review_id": "HOKX64TgoUmRIs0J3cVSrw", "text": "This really is a great place to pregame. Especially because if you get stuck in a deep conversation or waiting for food, you wont miss the game! There really isnt a bad vantage point if youre in the bar area. They have a good selection of beer on tap and are super willing to put on whatever other game you may be interested in.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EQZjeyvQRe0xnEYcV_eK0A", "review_id": "qHV7o8kPCTkoDiJOnjlT4Q", "text": "This is a great place to bring friends and family who are visiting from out of town. The food is just your basic TGIF and not really worth writing about. Most of the time I'll just grab a tall beer (usually Kiltlifter) and walk out and sit in the outfield to check out the stadium and talk with friends. I've always had good service and the place is nice and clean. I still haven't seen a game from the restaurant... gonna have to add that to the bucket list.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ksm_R7lneKDRa0yaUoBp3A", "review_id": "7My0yGevLZamgySheYZ6_Q", "text": "My husband's parents took us here for his birthday and we all had a great time. We sat on the patio which is a must. You get a great view of the field and much better--and cheaper--food than you'd get in the ballpark. The cheaper drinks are reason enough to visit this place. \n\nI had the Jack Daniels ribs and they were great. Everyone enjoyed their food which came out quickly despite a large crowd on the patio. The drinks were the best part. it's nice to be able to watch a baseball game with a pint of Guinness or a mojito instead of semi-cold overpriced beer. \n\nThe best part of going on your birthday is that they skip the annoying song on the patio but still bring you a free dish of ice cream.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1iiJtTI9b4TVWikFb_9eOA", "review_id": "7O3SmmKaQKEkLaexKcriFw", "text": "Alright I don't know if it's because i'm a huge baseball fan or what but I absolutely loved this place. \n\nIf you're going to eat here make sure you sit outside, if not be near a window where you can see the baseball field. If you can go when a Arizona Diamondbacks game is going on I would highly recommend it, and even if there isn't a game going on just sitting over left field and being in the ball park makes it all worth while.\n\nThe food was delicious. The fries were well seasoned and the triple decker reuben I ordered really hit the spot. The appetizer we had was a \"loaded nachos\" type deal with thick crispy potato chips instead of the traditional tortilla chips. Very good for an appetizer..especially during happy hour!\n\nI would suggest this restaurant to anyone who is a baseball fan..however if you're really just in it for the food it's just another TGIF's (not that that's a bad thing!)", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pk5T0OFCbl8mIKkKYyglWQ", "review_id": "2_pvakKRTQcubW_3S-Cf2w", "text": "Now THIS is the way to see a baseball game.  You are sectioned high above the actual field, so you get a decent view of everything going on, your own waitress, food/drinks and REAL PLATES.  LOL.  \n\nSeriously though, for a special event or if you wanna have a decent TGIF meal while watching a game, it's a good time.\n\nThe prices are WAY inflated, as to be expected but again, totally a good time.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ppk7I14BePxvoOGCz3VTng", "review_id": "6ejcmuv9ZDWmSkuAZ790Yg", "text": "This place was awesome and if you are a baseball or diamondbacks fan, and you like fridays, you will be in heaven. I had the Chicken and Cheese plate, got more than enough food, and had excellent service. The view of the field is amazing, and I highly recommend eating here.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_rg8SIAg4w2_CsVJNlm7Uw", "review_id": "fdCXT21OwvK7JoTtaxscwg", "text": "We decided to take our son here for dinner on his last night in town because the boy loves baseball. We were a little bummed that everything inside the stadium was dark so we could not really see the field. We were able to go out into the stadium itself on the restaurant patio which in itself was pretty cool.\n\nThe food here was actually quite good. I had the Jack Daniels flat iron steak and it was awesome. My hubby had the JD Burger not complaints either. To drink I had the BFM (Best Friday's Margarita) which was $10..total waste. Not only did it have a strange taste, but very weak. Next time I will just stick with an ice cold beer.\n\nOverall we had a nice time and while the drinks were a little spendy I think the food prices were about average.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ff1JC9PBbmMRTkMC8H1jEg", "review_id": "-sSKO-9vCUCjPiXSB_33OA", "text": "I have been here twice in three months and I live in Flagstaff. Always a great experience, great food, great service!", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xR7T-HpPJRFBh-wO0c3XMQ", "review_id": "QKBjdm5lzcip1RgjqjvWog", "text": "A chain but a most unusual one, at least in this particular location. That's because this one is located right in the stands of the baseball stadium! Seriously, you're right there and it would be a great place to watch the game. \n\nI suppose you could have your dishes shattered by a foul ball or something. But OH what a story to tell that would be!!!\n\nCame in for lunch with a couple of coworkers one day, and there was no game on. The TGIF menu is the standard, familiar one. I went with a relatively new dish called Korean Steak Tacos. They were good, pretty well seasoned. Not as good as you'd get at a Mexican restaurant, but hey! It's Friday's!\n\nService here is impeccable and the view great. It's still a chain, but if you're going to hit a Fridays, this is the one. It almost feels like it's NOT a chain.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bIS1zw9AAik4XPisRNxzUw", "review_id": "v1ntMSvcNb_QKx4600_sfA", "text": "Super cool location.  Food was good, not great.  Service was very good", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IhcTLLWKS6ZiNyIX9oQQPQ", "review_id": "klpivuUUGWQPNk4PfMKnIw", "text": "I found the service, food, and environment very fun and enjoyable.  What a neat view to watch the maintenance people get the ballfield ready for tonight's D-Back game.  A fun Friday lunch with the girls.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aO5Nw7duNr9PxwKfzt40EA", "review_id": "MbNFrndxnbBLFd2UtB5XGA", "text": "Worst customer service ever! \nWe entered Fridays one hour before the D-Backs game. We went into the bar and found two open bar tables. Before sitting down we asked a waiter if the table was available. He said yes, and we sat down. No one came to take our order for 10 minutes so we went to the bar and ordered drinks. A waiter came by after we received our drinks and gave us menus. Another waiter came by with more menus. After we had been at the table for 20 minutes, a hostess came over to say the table was reserved for the wait list and we had to move - the other table that was open when we came in was still open and there were at least eight tables open in the dining area. We told the hostess that a waiter told us we could sit there and she said it didn't matter. We asked for the manager. He reiterated that we had been told by a waiter that we could sit there, he didn't care. We asked if we could finish our drinks, since the other bar table was still vacant. He said no. We had to finish our drinks standing to the side of the bar (since you can't take them into the stadium). The table we were evicted from was never cleared or seated and when we left there was no wait list for seating.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Vv89iM91KdciCALtg6hJtw", "review_id": "tV21ae25eitp1yLEpzCRYg", "text": "Really cool place. The food was alright. My friend had the Jack Daniel's ribs and I had the Jack Daniel's burger and a salad. Typical \"Friday's\" type food, nothing special but not bad. \n\nThe view is awesome, though. We went and had no idea that it was IN the stadium itself with a view of the field. We went after the game was over and there was plenty of seating. I'd probably come here again or on a game day, though it's a little more because you pay for the table (50% of it goes towards your food costs though!)", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qsyO7LAgVVFoLhxkdBwzGg", "review_id": "ycRX3L88NcAtsWniwQTPVA", "text": "Great food. great view of the ball park. cant wait to go back there", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U57ebl1SZYVYJqe9Ksvnkw", "review_id": "tQ1RPO-JEDb6PBTnMium2Q", "text": "I actually really dig this place. We've gone back a few times since I checked in and it always surprises me. The view is amazing, even when there isn't a game and I'd highly recommend coming here if you're trying to impress the person you're with visually or especially for those out of town folks who want to see what Phoenix has to offer. The atmosphere is highly satisfying and the TGIFridays fare is exactly what you'd expect. I took a star off because the only thing lacking here is service. It's been hit or miss with a great waiter once and a terrible combination of waiters the second time; we had to ask 3 times to two different people just to get water, and we were seriously parched. However they DID discount our appetizer even though we ordered it after 7pm (by about 5 minutes but still) and that helped. If you're new to town or just have never been, this is a place you have to go at LEAST once.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2H_o31KtT7hV_pOcwkeTvg", "review_id": "V_JlrVzj8Qjvmw6Qw1P0Ag", "text": "I am from out of town and have never been to a restaurant at a ball game, so I was excited to go to Front Row to watch the DBacks game. The website gave very conflicting messages about when you could purchase the seats in Front Row for the game, so I gave the restaurant a call over a week in advance. They said I could only purchase tables the day of. I called the night before the game, hoping that maybe they would make an exception because I really wanted these tickets. I then found out that the tickets have been available all season! I asked to speak to the manager, who was the rudest human being I have ever spoke to in my life! After about an hour on the phone with him, tears, and being called a liar, I decided to hang up and just call customer service. I understand that the table I wanted had already been reserved, I just wanted the manager (Lyle) to try to help fix the issue. He said there was nothing he could do, and that \"EVERYONE knows you can buy the tickets all year round\"... what a piece of crock. I cannot believe I was talked to in the way that he spoke to me, and I am so thoroughly upset and aggravated at him. I just read some previous reviews about him on this site, and it's so funny that everyone agrees with me. If you don't have any issue when you go there, then you'll be fine. But if you have even the slightest complaint that has to go through Lyle.... don't expect to leave happy.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "klCwjeao0QryXNK1DyNcIw", "review_id": "-y9mxY9omSwtkiykuZ94dQ", "text": "This is just a standard TGI fridays rebranded for the baseball park.  That being said, we no longer have TGI fridays in Hawaii, so the food was a new experience for me.  I went on a Monday at noon, so as expected, there was not many people.  We were able to sit by the windows that overlook the park, which was breathtaking to me.  (Dont have a professional baseball stadium in Hawaii either) \n\nSo, in terms of the food, my Auntie and Grandparents got the endless lunch.  Around $7-8 I think.  It came with Unlimited Breadsticks, soup and salad.  Only bad thing is that the French Onion is a one-order soup, and not unlimited without a small charge.  Thats bad because I absolutely LOVE french onion soup.  But my Grandparents and Auntie loved their food.  \n\nI had the Korean Beef tacos.  Love it.  Good flavor, and rather large portion.  (TIP from my Auntie, ask for potsticker sauce on the side and pour it on the rice and/or tacos) \n\nThe customer service was great, our waitress was super friendly and conversational.  Since it was pretty much empty, we walked outside to look at the stadium from the balcony they have.  While we did that, another employee got confused and cleared away our drinks and utensils.  Our waitress noticed before we came back and replaced it all.  She also took our picture outside for us.  Shame I dont remember her name to give her recognition on here. \n\nOverall, \n\nFood- 9/10\nPrice: 7.5/10\nLocation- 10/10\nCustomer Service: 20/10\n\nThe food and everything else was great, but it was the waitresses customer service that absolutely put it over the top.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M99rXQC1Yd0dna-3IV-GeA", "review_id": "EeJJLhY9Dexm8ttenDT6Sg", "text": "Seated at the balcony in a reserved table during a game. Food and service were great, and the best part is that you get a credit of 50% of what you paid for the tickets towards food and drink.\n\nOnly downside is your way out in left field, no view of the jumbo TV, no feel of the energy of the crowd, so you feel a little left out of the ballpark experience. \n\nWhen the game is over, you cannot reenter the stadium, your forced to exit on Jefferson St. So if you parked at the garage that has the skybridge into the stadium, you cannot exit the stadium the same way you entered. \n\nSo hit the shops before the end of the game, and think about parking closer to Fridays if your planning on staying after the game ends. \n\nOtherwise great time, good value if you go hungry.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QGlSHuhPzA-jmeRi50JAEg", "review_id": "ldo8FBS2c4UovUFJIwtLDg", "text": "Horrible experience.  We took into consideration this is a venue that at pre-game becomes overwhelmed with an influx of customers in a short period of time.  However that does not excuse the staff for putting a table of 2 on a waiting list only to forget about them for 45 minutes while tables are cleared and other guests are seated.  When we went back to check the status, the response was \"oops, sorry your information was not transferred from the iPad\" (apparently there was some type of technology glitch).  The response was then that we would be next, so let the wait begin some more.  When our pager did activate, we were given an option to have a view (which would require an additional wait) or be seated immediately.  We stated we would like a view but as we had now been waiting for nearly an hour didn't want to have another unreasonable wait for the view.  Apparently that response translated into \"seat these 2 in the darkest corner of the restaurant with absolutely no chance of even a glimpse of the field\".   After we were seated and realized that we could now be sitting inside any other TGIFridays (surrounded by solid red walls) the other guest in my party then returned to the hostess stand to inquire if maybe a better table with a view was coming available as we were celebrating a birthday (we did not use this line to play on sympathies, it was a birthday occasion - not that it mattered because there were no sympathies).  The hostess then said she would come find us and knew where we were currently seated, only to never be seen or heard from again.  The unapologetic attitude, the unwillingness to make reparations for an obvious oversight and error on the staff's part, and the poor food quality have me hoping this place closes their doors as so many other TGIFridays across the Valley already have and will hopefully be reopened by a restaurateur that knows customer service, food quality, and overall restaurant management (my vote - Four Peaks!).  \n\nAs far as the food is concerned, it is what you would expect from a mass produced, crowd fulfillment perspective.  I sympathize with the cooks that are trying to appease the masses, but during our extended wait period we had the opportunity to watch customer after customer complain about the food quality and send items back (in particular there seemed to be an overall dislike for the burgers, which appeared to be frozen meat slabs with no originality to the toppings that would have at least helped to mask the gray color and rubbery texture - yuck)", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "3_PdW9CHiV4JVk60qCqY0g", "text": "It's not about the food or drinks here, it's strictly about the atmosphere. You can stop in for dinner and drinks and watch the Diamondbacks play while you dine! Located inside Chase Field, Friday's Front Row literally provides a front row seat to the action with floor to ceiling windows overlooking center field. During a ballgame, there are several options for interested patrons. You can buy a general admission ticket for Friday's Front Row and sit at the bar during the game. You can also access the restaurant with your regular Dbacks game ticket and either sit at the bar or at one of the available tables set aside for walk-ins, all with views of the field. If you want a window seat, you can call ahead and reserve a table for I believe around $50 a person but either all or some of that money can be used towards food and drinks, making it worth it in my book. \n\nThe atmosphere is lively and festive. It's a perfect atmosphere to enjoy a game in and it's family friendly. However, adults can enjoy plenty of cocktails. Keep in mind, it is a TGI Friday's so expect Friday's style food and drinks but it's Friday's with a cool twist thanks to the backdrop of a Diamonback's game!", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lAngRi4lwBIHmjCBVLd-8Q", "review_id": "o-eRQ_48pVtOcJfjrvn6ew", "text": "The draw here is to sit as close as possible to the field. The downside, they have a time limit at those tables.  Kind of a bummer if you're trying to watch the game.  What's nice is that you can walk in from the street, grab a beer and watch a few innings.  Great way to mix it up if you went to the game.  I love that you can walk down, get something to eat a normal table (versus eating at your seat) then walk back to your seat. and not miss a single pitch. Now I'm not a big fan of \"bar food\" and would normally have given this place a 3 star review but I will have to give it 4 because of the service.  I accidentally spilled a fresh beer and they brought me another one at no charge.  Thanks Friday's!!", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "a6tAg1OTbmcen5zPjDyC0A", "review_id": "BNwJNsJuUvYcxszRHJDJrw", "text": "This place is probably like any other Friday's you've visited. BUT (and this is a huge but) you have a great view of Chase Field. The crowds are big before a Dbacks game, but you can try skipping the cue and find a spot in the bar. I always have a couple of beers before a game and really enjoy the experience, specially if you want to see your favorite players during the pre-game batting practice. There is an annoying time limit on the tables with field-view, but it's probably for the best.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "agmLG4Bw5pr-0DV5vEZyLQ", "review_id": "ejWc8yAMiF3j1tPcRnEa8g", "text": "Thank god the view is nice.. That is all this place has going for it. We are season ticket holders and rather than going to our usual pre-game happy hour place we decided to try out this Fridays.. We won't be back. The host/hostess' were awesome. They seemed organized and were friendly. Once we got seated we saw the table tent that stated there is a 1 hour time limit so we got down to business. We all ordered a beer as soon as we were greeted by our server in which we waited 10 minutes for. We ordered an appetizer (the pretzels, which were hot and really pretty good) then ordered our food. I asked for the servers opinion between two dishes in which she replied she hadn't tried either. So I went with the pulled pork( usually a safe bet) then we waited.. And waited and waited some more.. Watched 4 or 5 tables that had sat after us get their food then we waited a little more. After about 35 minutes we finally had our food. It was Luke warm.. And I had asked for fresh jalape\u00f1os in which I was given fried.. I am a waitress at another restaurant and I'm not one to complain but if there is going to be a time limit on the tables I'd hope the food would come out in a timely matter and would have hoped the server would seem to care. She often disappeared and when we finally were finished waiting she informed us that we had about 10 minutes left on our hour limit. We took our check and I noticed the receipt had a survey on it. When she brought me my check back the receipt with the survey was gone. I asked where it went and she wasn't sure. She went and pulled it out of the garbage and gave it back to us nice and crumpled. These servers seemed burned out. They need some new energetic fresh faces in this place. It has so much potential!", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 16, "useful": 16, "cool": 13}, "user_id": "NvDR3SPVPXrDB_dbKuGoWA", "review_id": "YHKOY9neDm4lmnrOvdCnWA", "text": "I love watching the game at Friday's Front Row. I always wait in line at the hostess station  to get seating right up on the railing. It's a good way to mix up your experience when watching a game at Chase Field. I usually start out the evening at Friday's before I go to my seats.\n\nI much rather have a nice place to sit and eat instead of balancing crap on my lap in the seats. I usually grab a burger and a couple of Coronas. The burgers are just okay but the Coronas seem to hit the spot. I never have any issues with the service. And as other Yelpers have mentioned, you come to Friday's to enjoy the atmosphere, the food and drinks are secondary.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Z9SuyoGx2YAyp1JOwGLKGw", "review_id": "HRnhrXg_cYiI7y-sY_B79w", "text": "We came here on a Saturday evening and honestly I was a little underwhelmed. The view was great and I think that's the only thing really saving this place. Our waitress was sweet but service was still lacking. The woman at the table next to us had to stop a busboy just to get water for her and her daughter. The food was just okay, which I expected from Fridays. Overall, this is probably a good choice if you are seeing a baseball game but I wouldn't come here otherwise.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Vs6r_qruKjJ0QfHGm0hJqg", "review_id": "gry2fRhMKoOGJwigfVIyNg", "text": "Horrible experience. Go in for happy hour with my dad at 4:45 and sit at the bar. No one else is there, not their fault but still weird. All the bottles of alcohol are still covered with paper cups, the beer taps are still wrapped and plugged, and the 10 staff are all hovered in the corner. No reason the place is empty!!!!!!! Got our nachos wrong but surprisingly the burger was amazing.\n\nOnly reason this gets 2 stars is it's connected to the baseball stadium.\n\nP.s: prepare to pay for parking too! We risked the ticket and got lucky on the meters after it expired", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XsypkqMdkE0ptXCghLTPfw", "review_id": "FzNRRx6fLCormvc0R3i85A", "text": "Nice view.... Nobody here.... And service is not that great. Have to wait for drinks.  Food service slow as well. VERY average.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AWteS3PpAVcTH6nWhuFiLQ", "review_id": "zzSb7LtgF_T_MhpbBAA0TA", "text": "This review is for the service (or complete lack of, I should say), not the food because we never got that far. We are visiting for Spring Training and thought this would be a fun place to take the kids. What a joke. The place was not busy at all. Empty tables everywhere. Still we are told it is going to be a 20 min wait. When I question the hostess about this, she tells me it might not be that long but they need to get some tables cleared off. There were other people around looking equally as irritated as we were. We enjoyed checking out the field, took some cool pictures and finally asked the manager 25 min later when we might be seated. His response was that he would seat us as soon as he could, but he didn't want to seat us and not have us get served. We experienced the only positive thing this place has going for it (location, picture opportunities) and got the hell out of there. Completely lame.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-fm8iDX4y-1txh1haHUE9w", "review_id": "MP9sbknQYS6s40xwtH75ZQ", "text": "Awesome view. Good food. But horrible service. The restaurant had no more than 7 tables sat. There was a ton of employees working and service was still slow.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "NqoaK7KuK20O8t5nLLgPLg", "review_id": "u7Sqls8BC57Ee2fHyPZj4w", "text": "Have been here a few times to eat and also for other reasons. I like the food and have never had a bad meal or terrible service. Have always had a really good experience here.  The only thing I haven't done yet is eaten out on the patio overlooking into Chase Field. That is on the list still yet to do.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XPuxNEdISPeqzrMe_fyv2g", "review_id": "t5ljNEZ4YicVfYrETto4CA", "text": "If you're eating here because you've never been to Chase Stadium, walk in, see the stadium, take your picture and get the hell out.  I just saved you about two hours of frustration. You are welcome.  Or you can dine here, like my wife and I regrettably did.  We walked in, and requested to sit by the window... They told us it would be five minutes so we told them no problem at all.  We sat at the bar for 10 minutes, and though the bartender did wave at us, he never took our order.  Then the manager finally came and sat us at a regular table.  I told him we had been waiting for the table with a view, and it was almost as if I had asked him for his social security number.  He fumbled his words, and hesitantly spit out the words \"I have a waiting list\"... There were three empty tables and the restaurant was not full AND THEY DONT TAKE RESERVATIONS! So...WTF???  So we waited a bit longer and finally the nervous un assertive manager found us a table.  Cool...now we have been seated and decided to leave that little first impression behind us.  that's when we met our waitress.  Literally had to tell her every aspect of her job, step by step.  It was like we were training her on her first day of a waitress.  I literally would have gotten my food faster if I was waiting in line for a dodger dog on opening day....and only one hotdog stand was open.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rXghmXPfM8Bmzqn-v5UGgA", "review_id": "TCVsVQzM2_9WvC2apXI-JA", "text": "HORRIBLE!. Sad to see one of my favorite regular lunch spots do a 180 and totally suck. Went a couple weeks ago shortly after 11:00 and the restaurant looked empty, yet a couple groups of six in front of us and our group of four were told it would be a 20 minute wait because they weren't staffed yet. WTF? We all left and took a short walk to Coach's Corner (my new favorite). Thought I'd give Friday's a another try today at lunch, don't want to burn myself out on coach's corner. Not real busy inside. Waiter tried to sit us at a table that was in the sun. My buddy and I balked. We asked for a table where we wouldn't totally bake, like more in the shady bar area. He told us that he couldn't guarantee that we'd get good service there. Again, we were like WTF? He said the bartender wasn't in yet, or the 2nd bartender wasn't in. His attitude was fairly arrogant. It almost appears like they've totally given up on the lunch crowd. I hope this review spares somebody the frustration that I've dealt with the last couple times I tried to eat there. I just tried to contact someone via their website but doesn't look like they want to hear about it. You CAN contact them about reserving tables for an event. Like I'd really want to do that now. Way too many places downtown now where your patronage will be appreciated.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N8QW40axDKc4Al2-1DBQeg", "review_id": "aeFXppQPX0KgdVuZqSkhrw", "text": "If you are a baseball fan and you are visiting Pheonix, this is a must.  Enjoy good food and watch baseball.  Great atmosphere, and most importantly good service.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fD527z-PnOrGVHJ-GRBDPg", "review_id": "m3JHpIp0Qa0ogVTHP5AOEw", "text": "My friend and I decided to try out TGI Fridays for a beer during the baseball game to get a bigger bang for our buck. For what we would pay for a small hot dog and 20 oz beer, we could get a great meal, larger beers, and great service, right?! Wrong. \n\nThe restaurant was not very crowded for a game night, yet we were denied a table overlooking the stadium. Twice. The manager asked us to visit the hostess stand to get a table, but they informed us there was a wait. NO ONE WAS IN LINE FOR THE RESTAURANT! \n\nI had to get our own menus from the bar, after playing \"let's avoid making eye contact, and maybe she will go away.\" After we ordered, three sets of people were sat in the tables we were waiting for, and their meals came out before our order! \n\nOur waiter ended up offering us a free beer for the late arrival of our food, and ended up comping our entire check, but that will be my last visit \"Front Row.\" \n\nI'd rather pay $10 for a beer and $8 for a processed hot dog than to get snobbed by anyone in the service industry. All I wanted was a good time after a work day from hell, and to enjoy a Diamondbacks game ...", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0xFmpZSUnWe6MRtMkARtzQ", "review_id": "DkL5tREYmlBMDrKoS8Nchw", "text": "Do not order the chicken nachos.  Awful!!!", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sAciAWqmCsDqRqwFKpfNMQ", "review_id": "-8NcJNzos7qNg9zXCap7aA", "text": "I have been here twice and caught the game both times.  We sat out on the balcony.  The beauty of it is that 50% of the ticket price comes back in food credit.  The catch is you have to purchase the table.  We bought 4 tickets for $300 total and got $150 in food.  Let me tell you that is quite a bit of food.  The game day menu is not the full menu but you can still get burgers, steak, ribs, and chicken.  The food prices are comparable to any other TGIF but the cocktails are pretty over priced.  $10 for a 16 oz plastic glass of something.  My wife had a frozen margarita and it tasted funny.  \n\nMy steak was decent.  I wanted medium rare and it was cooked more than that.  The service was really slow.  I get the fact that the servers are moving up and down stairs trying to get everyone their stuff.  It was quite a bit of time between refills and the food did not all come out at once.  Actually we had to remind whomever it was that brought out the food several times of things that were missing.  Our actually waitress did not bring us much of our requests.  It was my wife's birthday and this was what she wanted to do.   Personally I prefer to sit out in the crowd in the bleachers and whoop and holler.  \n\nThe one really cool thing about it all was that we paid $300 for 4 tickets but after looking at the website again it clearly stated that the table was $260 for the 4 tickets.  After a couple of e-mails back and forth to the manager they offered $40 food credit or offered to credit the $40 back to my card.  They said it would have to be on the night of the event because the computer wouldn't allow them to do it.  The manager walked up to me and gave me $40 cash to make up for the difference.  That was really cool.  \n\nOverall if it is something you have never done then it is worth checking out.  The be served throughout the game is cool.  The service could stand to be quicker, more accurate, and better organized.  I would do it again but it is not the seats of personal choice.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "thdVzCfKx-DV0zYWqId3pw", "review_id": "K6VjoS2Ks926q3EC4RVWNA", "text": "Come for the atmosphere.  Try to enjoy the mediocre food.\n\nThe \"front row\" concept is what makes this Friday's worth checking out at least once.  Take TGIFriday's.  Put it in a major league baseball stadium.  You have now created the one Friday's that I am willing to eat at.  The food menu is a smaller selection of the typical family-friendly chain bar fare that you'd expect from any Friday's location, but there still is the large selection of adult beverages that is the reason your parents put up with taking you out to Friday's when you were a kid.  The reason anyone would come to this location in downtown Phoenix is simple.  It's in the ballpark.\n\nYou can eat at Friday's Front Row at anytime.  On game day, tickets are available to get a table on the patio and watch the D-backs play.  I believe a voucher for food is included in the price of the ticket.  Don't want to pay?  You can still eat and drink at the bar, where there is the benefit of paying normal prices for better food than what's served inside Chase Field, and you may still have some sort of view of the game.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_PVtx11zEfgbcQ1aby89KA", "review_id": "sc96YIAleIIqOsZkL_MgMA", "text": "4 stars because it's the standard regular priced menu even during the game! The best eating at the game (besides the bacon wrapped corn dog, but that's 25 bucks). The jack Daniels burger was great. The most food I was gonna get for 14 bucks at the game.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ir7rjomYyO2MuUadeAF9rw", "review_id": "aT898HLtND6ouvVkHwLSQQ", "text": "Worst service in downtown Phoenix.  It is like the wait staff does not even care. Go for the atmosphere and the food, deal with the staff best you can. Would imagine would be great during a ball game, I will still go back despite poor experiences. I wish they would step up their game.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZYp20lXYB0QWKXnyIFNu-A", "review_id": "Us3IVgpUaWfZcMZpm3TJmg", "text": "I live across the street and visit often. Could not ask for a better atmosphere with a view of the inside of Chase Field! The customer service has always been great. Often times it get dinner to go and the bartenders are friendly and chat it up while I wait. Just the traditional Fridays menu but the location makes it worth going. Definite place to check out when you are downtown. Doesn't have to be a game day.", "business_id": "1-1VcGTL3GyCqUpXZLFTZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "A_O8wZOsMTPwyeYA4-Rsow", "review_id": "H4XizcMozRaVTZqe02-j8w", "text": "An art/performance studio AND music venue (All Ages [as they regretfully have no liquor license]) focusing on regional creativity and the occasional national touring act.  The interior is beautiful, extremely intimate and the PA/sound is great.  Unfortunately I find the booking to be based around MySpace bands ... lots of children (who mostly are friends of the young bands playing) and sadly zero liquor ...", "business_id": "YRJKTPc7Tkz1cbjGHmOHuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2006-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hWPOj78yi6CQub26elkHHQ", "review_id": "WU2PdbxAczgS2jhMb1LBKA", "text": "I like Modified.\nThe art is usually alright and the venues can be pretty awesome.\n\nOne thing I don't like is how sweaty it gets. It usually smells of Bed Head products and burnt hair because of the little hipster kids. Not a fan of that sent so much.\n\nModified usually has some good indie bands playing, however Bright Eyes has yet to play there. Aww shucks.", "business_id": "YRJKTPc7Tkz1cbjGHmOHuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "9gNvGXy5uEh5y5ZXFilauA", "text": "I can't NOT go into this place on a First Friday because the art is totally amazing.  I think it's some of the best art on Roosevelt on a regular basis.  BUT - dang those crowds!  I know that's what I get for going on FF... but still...  As long as I plan my trips early before the crowds come in, it's awesome.\n\nI still haven't been to one of their shows personally, but I hear great things.  I've seen folks perform background stuff at FF events of course, and it's a good set up for the band - giving them enough room to rock.\n\nBonus: Almost all the artists here are local.  Can you believe all the talent around this place?", "business_id": "YRJKTPc7Tkz1cbjGHmOHuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "q1JSUWjPvO8QO87R71Y3tw", "text": "I've dropped into Modified Arts a few times and always am impressed. \n\nThe first run through was on a First Friday so it was super busy as I had guessed it would be but noticeably different from the other places around it. \n\nIt is a coffee bar fully equipped to take on live music acts. I'm not sure what the status is or if they are even pursuing a liquor license, but if they did get one, that would be one more check mark in the \"sweet\" column.", "business_id": "YRJKTPc7Tkz1cbjGHmOHuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "kDJ9PRlYugp5RIa9ontPZg", "review_id": "pfR9r1sfErZf0sRAtiMHwQ", "text": "My favorite Modified memories:\n\n-Piebald.  Super fun!\n-The last Suicide Nation show with Jeromes Dream, Usurp Synapse, and Racebannon.  Seriously some of the most intense sets ever.\n-Love Life and Get Hustle.\n-Getting drunk outside while my friend thought he gave a homeless person his car keys in a handful of coins from his pocket.  After breaking his passenger window with a brick, he found them in THE GLOVE BOX.  Who puts their keys in the glove box?!\n-More recently, any time I walk through it now during First Friday to see some (usually) wonderful artwork.\n\nI hope Modified never goes anywhere.  I've got some iffy memories too that are mostly tied to how sketchy the surrounding neighborhood used to be, but it is incredible to see how much it has come along.", "business_id": "YRJKTPc7Tkz1cbjGHmOHuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nWouNfZD3Pw08RYizxkqcA", "review_id": "a4PHHM52wmonbDReJ434IA", "text": "A concert venue without booze? How can it be? Those were my thoughts when I went to a local music showcase here a month ago and realized I was going to have to watch a show without my trusty beer in my hand. The horror!\n\nSince they don't have a bar, the venue attracts that all-ages crowd, which translates to under 21. I'm not a fan of being packed in with the mini Pete Wentz and Avril Lavigne's of this world so I was miserable in this small spot.\n\nIf you're underage, you'll probably dig it here. It is a great place to see the up-and-coming indie rock bands. If you're 21-or-over, just be prepared to do this without a drink in hand.\n\n\n\n\n It's usually packed with a very young crowd and the small venue doesn't serve any alcohol. A concert veny", "business_id": "YRJKTPc7Tkz1cbjGHmOHuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "eBFm-lABQiKpaUcPDfYOgA", "review_id": "wVCKOrd9T1kkdy9w6fyiSg", "text": "So once I filled up my flask of goldschlager last night, I headed off to go see the Besnard Lakes at Modified. It was a typically vacant concert at Modified like most I have been to.\n\nThis is partially do to good reason as this place is a terrible venue for a concert. The band and crowd have to be very small to enjoy a concert . The place is extremely small, the stage very low, and every spot in the venue is uncomfortably close and awkward. The band also has to be packing their own equipment because the sound there is terrible.\n\nMy worst experience with the sound there was actually a packed beyond capacity night when Clap Your Hands Say Yea and the National came. This was part due to CYHSY being one of the worst live bands in existence, part due to the frontman's god awful voice, but also heavily due to the house PA that crackled and breaked and blurted unevenly as he belted his patented cat-in-a-meat-grinder vocals.\n\nBut now in the present they are making strides to make this place less of a shithole. They finished giving the outside a slick new look with some corregated metal and some new windows. They are now switching their focus inside which means unfortunately no art right now, which is usually the best thing about going to a show there.\n\nThe two house speakers also appear to have been upgraded because the sound for Besnard Lakes (fuckin trippy man) and Starvin Hungry when combined with the bands' own equipment was great.\n\nThe other main issue of course is their complete lack of alcohol. However, I found out in an interview I had at Dial (of all places) that you can bring in your own. The guy I was interviewing with was in a band that played there sometimes and said you can bring in closed cans. (I didn't get the job by the way, don't talk about alcohol in an interview kids) Last night I asked a guy who worked there and he said the policy is that they don't allow you to bring alcohol in, but if they can't tell its alcohol they won't care. But now with the Lost Leaf and Roosevelt within walking distance you can always get a fix between sets if you don't want to bring alcohol there on your own.\n\nThis place, like many in Phoenix, reminds me of a great spot in Tucson that somehow the \"superior\" city managed to royally screw up.  In this case its Solar Culture, the Tucson arthouse/music venue where they freely and openly allow you to bring in alcohol. People go there with backpacks of booze. It's awesome. It is also much larger and taller with a raised stage and better sound system and way more art.\n\nModified gets 2 stars as a music venue. 4 stars as an art gallery. Averaged to 3.", "business_id": "YRJKTPc7Tkz1cbjGHmOHuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9b5TY9v0-RibDNYUDqvDmA", "review_id": "qOUtaB1JJ2aWr937cXjtmA", "text": "Great location. Usually amazing shows. However I don't usually come down here unless there is someone or a band specifically I enjoy playing here. Great local bands are always here though and the art is always enjoyable.", "business_id": "YRJKTPc7Tkz1cbjGHmOHuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CAlxnkAuqNetlUmWtCQ_eQ", "review_id": "ltxZhKx7k0XKLjPHxMA_Kw", "text": "A great little place to see shows, very small, very intimate, a great setting for seeing a band. If a band you want to see is playing here, be sure to go, it doesn't get anymore up close and personal than this.\nThere is no seating or alcohol, so if you don't mind standing and being sober, it is well worth it.\nThe art here is some of First Friday's best, as far as I am concerned, leagues above all the other galleries. Be sure to stop and see the art here if you are out then.", "business_id": "YRJKTPc7Tkz1cbjGHmOHuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Cp-PV8rsypbO-xBrQ6KmQg", "review_id": "fer-MSLre7elntU1x6rxhg", "text": "I've mostly only been here to see bands, but it's a decent little venue. They sell snacks and drinks, but no alcohol. The place is kinda dirty and there's no place to sit - standards of a place like this. Also standard is the fact that the sound is usually kinda crappy. I've been going to small shows in the valley for almost 20 years (wow, that hurts to say out loud), and this is as good a place as any other crappy dump I've been to. The best thing I can say about it is that it doesn't smell like piss.\n\nThe crowd on any given night can be a little too \"look at me\" for my taste, but it's not like you have much choice if your favorite band is playing here. Parking is in a pot hole filled mostly dirt lot, so expect your car to be filthy and if it has been raining, expect mud. With nowhere to sit inside, most people spend half the show out in front sitting on a dirty stoop - everyone smoking. \n\nThe people that operate this place are pretty laid back it seems. I think if I was still in a band, I'd book a show here. As far as going to shows here, I'm perhaps getting a little too old to be going to shows at places like this - it's more for the kids if you ask me... but if a favorite or friend's band is playing here, count me in.\n\nAs for the art - well, that's all totally subjective. Due to its location, it is a prime setting for a start point or an end point to your First Friday tour.", "business_id": "YRJKTPc7Tkz1cbjGHmOHuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "oIVsVM8H273aoT1JUmsDIg", "review_id": "LHFAPGE1lXcGsTo7mD1fXQ", "text": "Modified Arts exudes a modern/minimalistic and industrial feel with contemporary art hanging on aged brick and gallery-white walls, musicians' strums and lyrics echoing off bare concrete flooring, and cool, unfettered people enjoying it all. The place is sparse, but the vibe is anything but.  \n\nI was able to see a great show recently with L.A. singer/songwriters Ernie Halter, Curtis Peoples and Tony Lucca.  All were fabulous and the crowd was too. Despite the chilly temperature inside and a humming sound-system that was a bit distracting, Modified was a great place to chill and listen to some awesome musicians.", "business_id": "YRJKTPc7Tkz1cbjGHmOHuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "V2dNkzZOk61E-ChEOwDlxA", "review_id": "-SiNzhYJsqevjqsm2bdJsw", "text": "easily my favorite venue in phoenix. i love the atmosphere. i love the people who work there. i love so many of the bands that tour though here.  most of my favorite shows have taken place here. i have experienced community in it's truest form here. it was amazing. \n\nmy only issue with the modified is a big one. for some reason the sound kills me, but good bands sound good there...", "business_id": "YRJKTPc7Tkz1cbjGHmOHuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "VTX6WsUkDOcjafF5GU4ZQg", "text": "A decent tiny 'art gallery' venue that hosts bands during the weekdays and weekends. Arcade Fire played here. So did Matt Pond PA, along with many other 'obscure' bands most people have never heard of - let alone had any compulsion to go see. \n\nPlace gets crowded and stuffy inside. We're talking sweat rolling down your temples when you're just standing around. Perhaps they've done something to fix this since I've been? I do hope so. \n\nNot my must-stop destination, but if a band I liked was playing or a group of friends wanted to go check it out, I wouldn't object.", "business_id": "YRJKTPc7Tkz1cbjGHmOHuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "HfwO9GnaP-9VdI0afwgmrA", "review_id": "usxFB23W3Qmi_aAP6PzSdA", "text": "I went here to see Lymbyc System with some friends, and was blown away by their performance. Not knowing much about the band, I was amazed at their arrangements and infusion of eclectic sounds by 2 people. It was a myriad of musical inputs and outputs. \n\nThe venue, is alright, I wouldn't say it's the best place to see a show, but overall the hole in the wall feeling, is comforting and the crowd mellow ands easy going. It was a young crowd, but when you are at an 18 + show, that should be expected.  No booze, but you can \"drink\" if you bring the booze inside in a plastic cup or bottle, you just have to be discrete about it. \n\nI recommend Modified if you like the PHX art scene. I have realized it is a small scene, as I have been running into people in the same places the last few weeks. the 5th largest city, with a ensey weensy  art scene.   \n\nExample: I bought a CD at the show from 2 dudes who were helping the band, I saw these same dudes at Casey Moore's just a few hours later. I guess a lesson to be learned is if you are going to run in the circles of the Art Scene, try not to get on anyone's bad side, because you are bound to run into them some where else.", "business_id": "YRJKTPc7Tkz1cbjGHmOHuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-F32Vl8Rk4dwsmk0f2wRIw", "review_id": "ogE_BGbrWFf9yYo8r5R1-Q", "text": "Five stars for bringing, not only to Phoenix, but DOWNTOWN Phoenix a list of indie blogger favorites like CYHSY, Besnard Lakes, Ra Ra Riot, Enon, etc etc et al, but without a liquor license, how can one to expect really blow it out?  A gross loss of two stars, particularly when the crowd is awkwardly intimate with the band and not a drop of alcohol to enhance the atmoshere?  Sorry, but most indie-kids are gawky and afraid to let-it-out, which makes me really regret when a band is scheduled for Modified.  Please beleive it kinda stings to say that, but this joint could be SOOO much cooler.", "business_id": "YRJKTPc7Tkz1cbjGHmOHuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 5, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "o1HQEND6cg-4SK0Z1ASBMQ", "review_id": "Nk3QJcgUHYiy3XLWwLOffQ", "text": "I saw Oh No! Oh My! play here. And Band of Annuals. And Eternal 42.\n\nMaybe Joy Electric. But I can't be so sure. Once I learned about the \"red cup rule\" (booze can be brought in as long as it's in a plastic red cup), all of my experiences at Modified became one long haze of noise and staring intently at paintings and going \"I see...yes...very interesting.\"\n\nThe Modified was like the \"seedy bar/club\" cliche in every movie you ever saw. You couldn't get within ten feet of the building without being pwned in the face with the scent of B.O. and pot. There are homeless people on the patio, lushes on the sidewalk, and a very disinterested door guy who doesn't even look up from his book to stamp your hand with some socio-political metaphor.\n\nAmidst all the decay and broken glass there was (and still is, why the fuck do I keep switching tenses?) something really special. \n\nThe bands that came (come) aren't always the biggest and most well known. Because if they were, they'd be playing the Marquee.\n\nBut the shows are always worth watching. Even if the bands suck (and trust me, a lot of them do), the energy exchange between them and the crowd is intense. \n\nI've seen people go entire shows clapping in rhythm with the songs. I've seen people cry. I've even people engage in group hugs and collapse to the ground.\n\n...indie kids.\n\nUnlike other venues, people came to the Modified to be seen (or it is scene? Get it? Fuck you).\n\nYou never learned their names, but you could spot them in a crowd. Girl with Crazy Hair. Boy Who Wore A Little Too Much Makeup For It To Be \"Ironic\". Girl That Always Smelled Really Good. Guy Who Always Wanted To Help The Band Move Their Gear.\n\nI often wonder what my \"scenester\" nickname would be...\n\nYes, it's dirty. Yes it's cramped. And yes, if you try to pee near the dumpster the guy who owns the restaurant next door will yell at you in Chinese.\n\nBut after all of Phoenix is gentrified into submission, and all the art galleries and performance venues are bulldozed over to make way for more strip malls and high-end shopping outlets (with the occasional Starbucks dotted in to \"give it culture\"), we will have wished we had visited it more often.\n\nOh well. Maybe the Phoenix Art Museum will put in a performance venue.\n\n\"Hello Phoenix! I want to hear all of you singing along on this one! Even you, guy pretending to make sense of that Monet. Alright, let's go!\"", "business_id": "YRJKTPc7Tkz1cbjGHmOHuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "e4TQFVfepzHf--hnBsjntg", "review_id": "tjyJHetc0f2pODPQyopJWQ", "text": "I really wan to like this place more because it gets some of the best acts in town, but it is cramped, stuffy, the stage is too low, the sound quality is not great and they do not serve alcohol so the crowd is kind of stiff and non-fun.  I will keep going because as previously stated, they get some of the best acts in town, but... let's hope they work on the format.", "business_id": "YRJKTPc7Tkz1cbjGHmOHuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1RJORk4w9jxxWBKzOvOptw", "review_id": "et1DKmI_3c4pXhyP20ZNDQ", "text": "Modified is a good venue, though somewhat small and not necessarily the best in terms of acoustics.  They always seem to get some of the more interesting indie acts and attract your typical downtown indie-hipster/artsy crowd.", "business_id": "YRJKTPc7Tkz1cbjGHmOHuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "guT5ZW60rtlnsU15-DYoXw", "review_id": "ilJkWNsfa5IeY68_YXcC0A", "text": "modified is a great place to see a show.  it almost reminds me of basement shows back home- intimate, smelly, people utterly engrossed in the music, all ages.  it's good stuff.", "business_id": "YRJKTPc7Tkz1cbjGHmOHuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xkTbpCc-YhU8-EXZDA7u0g", "review_id": "xKX--lKiz3gvuTiMHqyxlA", "text": "This place probably gets the best lineup of bands in the Valley year-in and year-out. Owner Kimber Lanning is such a sweetheart and is constantly fighting to make Phoenix cool. This little shack of a venue (seriously, it fits about 43 people comfortably) has a decent sound system for its size, and a funky interior to boot. It's all ages all the time, so don't expect any sip and there's no BYOB option. This place can be hotter than a sauna in the middle of the summer (I don't care if there's a box fan or two) and is usually righteously loud. Whatever you do, skip the bathroom at all costs...run to the Krispy Kreme across the street.", "business_id": "YRJKTPc7Tkz1cbjGHmOHuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "d2RAl63RTdfZF7kcuKcj-g", "review_id": "Hwen-2aBibT8QgxKAJyG2w", "text": "wellp, time to get out my rocking chair, reading glasses, and suspenders.\n\nmodified was hands-down the best venue in town back in 2003, when i saw my first show there.  black eyes, q and not u, and french toast.  one of my favorite shows ever.\n\ni hate to say anything negative about the place, but i think there is one tiny nitpick worth mentioning.  since 2003 the venue has changed bookers multiple times.  there is still usually some good shows every month, but the shows in general have gotten a little more conventional - for lack of a better word.  the local support for shows here used to be a little bit more representative of the pastiche that is phoenix's rad local music scene: country bands playing with metal bands, joke rap with thrash bands, etc etc.\n\ni think the trunk space is more geared towards that now.  modified is still a great place to book/play/see a show, though.  just don't hesitate to make suggestions to the volunteer staff who run the sound - sometimes they need a little guidance.\n\nthe person who started it, kimber lanning, is a bad ass.\n\nthe venue is tiny, like everyone says, but definitely not as tiny as everyone makes it out to be.  i've been to countless sold-out shows there, and it definitely feels smaller when it is the summer.  but that's part of what can make a dance party so memorable.", "business_id": "YRJKTPc7Tkz1cbjGHmOHuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "N1Q6HiZvnZHjNU712Gymqw", "review_id": "_B4NhewW65JOvgO33sFdYQ", "text": "Modified is a pseudo-art gallery slash concert venue in the great art's district in CenPho.  Well worth the cheap price of admission, this little gem hosts great shows in a slightly better than garage atmosphere.  Unique, yet somewhat traditional art usually adorns the walls, but must people are here for the music.\n\nJust came from a show here and I must say:  I am glad that this place exists where it does and that it does what it does.  Too many mid-level but great bands skip over Phoenix but Modified pulls in a good handful.  A lot of the bands that play here would sell somewhat larger venues in other cities, but that gives you the chance to get a little more intimate with some fav artists here in Phx.\n\nModified could use to knock out the center wall and put the bathroom in one of those \"Private\" rooms, but the funkiness of the space doesn't deter from the shows.  Keepingoperational costs down keeps ticket prices down and good times keep rolling.\n\nLost Leaf is seriously a 1/2 minute walk away, so I recommend just taking breaks between hot and sweaty sets to grab a nice bev there and then return.", "business_id": "YRJKTPc7Tkz1cbjGHmOHuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "Lp_Ykqfbv5Q-oyGYlMGJRg", "review_id": "KnDpm6X_NvoPqNv-ss1uvw", "text": "Smells like hipster.  Which is about 10 times worse than normal BO because the hipsters are too cool to shower more than once a week.  Because that would show they cared...\n\nThe place does put on some decent shows, they just need to work on sound quality.", "business_id": "YRJKTPc7Tkz1cbjGHmOHuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "o9qVoftkxrFwC6W5PImouw", "review_id": "V0uWTLTp_CDPZ6NnpIKm8w", "text": "This place has potential. I would start by instituting a mandatory shower policy for patrons followed by an investment in structural reinforcement of the floor. Felt to me like it consisted of 3/4\" plywood. I thought we were going to fall through at one point.\n\nThe acoustics need some work, but if you're looking for some interesting bands playing in a (very) intimate atmosphere and don't mind a little hipster sweat flying around, I think you'll like this place. I'm anxious to see what they do for First Friday tomorrow...", "business_id": "YRJKTPc7Tkz1cbjGHmOHuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oIVsVM8H273aoT1JUmsDIg", "review_id": "FFE85bjZDYmx7HoeYeWXSw", "text": "Modified as we know it now is going bye-bye. The owner, Kimber Lanning, is handing it over to a husband and wife duo, and the venue will be remodeled into a more traditional gallery with some smaller shows catered to progressive and experimental music. Here's the link to the article about the change... http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2009/09/kimber_lanning_parting_ways_wi.php\n\nThis is such a bummer since some of my favorite artists have played here. Although there are still some good venues for indie artists, there aren't a whole lot in the downtown area. I guess all I can do now is hope that someone else will come along and start up a place like Modified.", "business_id": "YRJKTPc7Tkz1cbjGHmOHuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JNAzYLB6OvCZLYlIPDo03g", "review_id": "VhI5ZJl-wRMRKrKQcfQqow", "text": "This place could be really great, but unfortunately as of now it sucks.\n\nFirst of all, I've never been to a concert venue like this with no bar...  Call me an alcoholic, but I like my beer in hand when I'm nodding my head to some obscure hipster band I've never heard of.\n\nThe outside is kind of cool- but the inside is awful!  The walls are stark white and look like those cheap walls people use to divide up apartments into more bedrooms.  There were no decorations or paintings on the wall when I went even though I thought it was supposed to be some sort of gallery.  Maybe I went on a night that they were between showings.  The space is small, but if they hired a better interior designer they could have made it work.  Unforch, it didn't.  The sound system seemed cheap also.\n\nThis place could be great if they just put in a bar, and hired a decorator.", "business_id": "YRJKTPc7Tkz1cbjGHmOHuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "pv82zTlB5Txsu2Pusu__FA", "review_id": "OkFnpwRwJp9BRqANnX5DPA", "text": "Love the Modified!\ni have been coming here since i was a wee freshman in highschool!\none of my favorite venues in phoenix, gets crowded and loud stinky and awesome in a hurry, or it can be empty pensive and introvertedly artsy! just depends i suppose. I cant wait to be back, check out their events calendar on their website for gallery shows or concerts or film viewings. love you modified see you this friday hopefully?", "business_id": "YRJKTPc7Tkz1cbjGHmOHuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jdeNI5TTTuM6mj3HTgstRA", "review_id": "KtLawIL5SSB5LyNjbvHacA", "text": "The art scene in Phoenix appears to have been reduced to an exposition of harsh, primitive desert landscapes. Shrubs and roads bereft of any sign of life. The occasional abstract piece leaving most visitors perplexed. Watch people walk and gawk in circles, declaring how they'd never pay a month's salary for work they don't understand. \n\nI don't always get it, either. And I've never felt challenged by work here. I just reminisce on the days when this was a venue and the displays were more accessible. At least it's still good for conversation, and that can't be said about every gallery. This place is alright with me.", "business_id": "YRJKTPc7Tkz1cbjGHmOHuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "eatsTYGR2CNM-Huxgm_TVw", "review_id": "Kb9qC5mpk7XEeFo-xLzkmQ", "text": "If you understand the differences between absolute and program music and can deliver a dissertation on Baroque, Classical, and Renaissance styles then good for you. Drop me an email because some of it is completely over my head and skip this review because it's not for you. \n\nIf your looking for something different, a brief respite to rip you away from the grind and let your mind wander formlessly amid the music then check out the symphony. Despite popular belief there is no formal dress code however you might find a favorable response from your fellow patrons if you wear a shirt and shoes after all this is the symphony not the South. Though some people wear jeans you may feel more comfortable in a pair of slacks or casual business attire but ultimately who cares you paid for a ticket just like everyone else. Largely, the only complaint I can muster are the somewhat cramped seats in Phoenix Symphony Hall. Intermissions usually offer a coffee and cocktail bars. Also make sure and arrive slightly early, while they might not care about how you're dressed, etc. I promise you they absolutely will not let you to the hall after the doors close, you will be stuck in the lobby until the intermission.\n  \nDowntown Phoenix and the other symphony venues also offer a variety of wonderful places to dine before or after the performance. The Phoenix Symphony website www.phoenixsymphony.org offers additional information, performance calendars, and ticket sales. Unplug and give it a try.", "business_id": "dNEAXZDrZ3TtK4d7Pl2Ydg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "wHg1YkCzdZq9WBJOTRgxHQ", "review_id": "jVCLAhfpNHYp0u4V0sd7gA", "text": "I'm not sure someone who is tone deaf has any business reviewing the Phoenix Symphony, but here is my unqualified take on it minus any technical critique.\n\nIt's something everyone should go to at least once, even if you think it's not for you.  And don't buy into the tales of these evildoers that wander around Yelp complaining there is no culture in Phoenix.  The musicians are talented, at least in this tone-deaf Yelper's humble opinion.\n\nWe've gone to a few performances.  The Mr. prefers the Classical series which is enjoyable even if sometimes I want to take a nap.  I prefer the Pop series.  And mixed in with this are a variety of holiday performances (the Hocus Pocus Halloween performance was really entertaining!)  On the plate for next Spring...an Elvis tribute.  Yep, I'll be there.  Also Simon & Garfunkel and McCartney/Beatles tributes, and music from the 30's & 40's.  \n\nNow between all that and the Classical stuff, there really is something for everyone.  Also, I'm on their mailing list and recently got a 48% off if you purchased tickets within 48 hours for Hocus Pocus.  I love a good deal!  One final note.  One of the musicians has an assist dog who is darn cute and had a pumpkin cape on last time.  How can you say no to that?", "business_id": "dNEAXZDrZ3TtK4d7Pl2Ydg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tBvrnSCLSpUdCDm5w5GPkg", "review_id": "IJM6lxjtgyG084tPXWANpQ", "text": "We have had season tickets to the Pops series for three years now. We love us our music! Last night we saw again the wonderful jim Witter who did a tribute to one of my favs of all times, Simon and Garfunkle. ( I know every word to every song they ever wrote. Yes I know nerd alert here) JW usually does a Billy Joel and Elton John tribute. Ha! Last year I even got to sing and dance on stage to Crocodile Rock. Na-na-na-na-na  Na-na-na-na-na!  Don't ask, but life goal number 1 completed! LOL! Well as far as last night goes, all I can say is that we were rocking the place. ( Well ok as far as one can rock out to Simon and Garfunkle) I am sure the conductor was cringing at how rowdy the third row was. Teeehhhee! We were jamming out to the music. \n( Yes sorry handsome conductor man. I know it is the Symphony and probably made you cringe with all that classical training in the house. Then the NY, Alice Cooper gang hooligan types came in-hahaha thus why I like the Pops more than the classical. I will go to classical shows too so really I am just kidding. However. I do love the pops so much more. I know, I know, I feel like \"Just Jack\" from Will and Grace. I love me my musical theater and showtunes, Gleek here.  \n   Last year I even got to see my all time musical theater hero diva perform,  Patti Lupone. SIGH! Got to meet her after the show too. Thanks Phoenix Symphony for that photo op! (Life goal number two, check!) Advice, now if you could only get Mandy I would truly be in heaven. ( Life goal check number 3 perhaps?) \n   However, I do went to point out they do have something for everyone with an eclectic yearly calendar of different musical genres. I do worry about cultural Arts programs and budget cuts in Az so hope people continue to support them in any fashion. I know it is not NY or London but it's still good!  I also love it when I see the young set being introduced to the Symphony. We sat next to a delightful 13 year old young man last night. He was rocking out with us. ( Ok Dad listens to S/G in the car every day. But at least the boy didn't  appear to be having his teeth pulled out by being there)  So to all of my fellow music lovers, check it out, support local Arts, and enjoy!\n\nOh an afterthought- The person who sings with Jim ( can't remember his name) does the meanest, most awesome, best impression of Edith Bunker ever. I have no idea how a man can even hit a high note like that. If you ever have the chance to see him do this I would strongly advise you to do so. It is so fun!", "business_id": "dNEAXZDrZ3TtK4d7Pl2Ydg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ru8p3RTlk8f9LB_3zLXURQ", "review_id": "UMqvuRtTxJFuWbgT6qO9cg", "text": "I can't believe I haven't written a review for the Phoenix Symphony since I've been a regular here for the last 3 years!\nI've brought my son here to see the Nutcracker performed by the AZ Ballet since he was two. And we're season subscribers to the Phoenix Symphony Family Series for the last two years. \nWe have tickets in the Orchestra section so my son who is 5 can see all the musicians up close and personal to keep his attention.  I love how they add a little kid friendly entertainment and/or performance to each concert to make it fun for the little ones. Also love the family activities an hour prior to start of concert. \nWhile there is no dress code, it's always nice to use this occasion to dress up my son a little so he knows we are going to some place special.", "business_id": "dNEAXZDrZ3TtK4d7Pl2Ydg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gcyEUr4DXcbjnGRAWFtfAQ", "review_id": "1cjyDUpn-y0Nfp5s-rIWWg", "text": "We attended a great  event on Saturday for Dios de la Muerta with tons of great Hispanic Music, dancers and puppets. The event was family friendly and very well put together. there's not a bad seat in the house and the ushers were  VERY helpful. all in all, great experience!", "business_id": "dNEAXZDrZ3TtK4d7Pl2Ydg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RbvcOMQagxqnhXl5vsvWNQ", "review_id": "cukYBKQ5WKHjzTaV_7dmcQ", "text": "I love this venue.  The symphony is amazing and the staff have great customer service skills.  I have seen a ballet, three symphonies, and the Texas Tenors so far  at this location and I have been pleased each time.  Great place to spend your Saturday night!", "business_id": "dNEAXZDrZ3TtK4d7Pl2Ydg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zA5zJBmd0Jzhb_mblIDlfA", "review_id": "uiEGNStf2fEF_7bjxbJOtw", "text": "My BF got us tickets with the best intentions.  He thought it would be a great excuse to doll up. BUT I think we went overboard.  When we got there it felt like were the only ones that dolled up. =(\n\nLots of stuck up older women. Felt like a scene from pretty woman... UGH....  I didn't think I looked like a hooker at all but when in the elevator I questioned my outfit.  *** I should have worn nylons or slacks lol*** cause obviously a peplum pencil skirt and a silk blouse made me look like a whore!!  \n\n\nWe spent the whole day driving so when we saw the concert.....the beautiful music got us so SLEEPY...  we ended up leaving early. =(\n\nWe promised to each other that we will come back in 15 years!!", "business_id": "dNEAXZDrZ3TtK4d7Pl2Ydg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "joEN2Mx6n2FNzsIrR0CpjQ", "review_id": "dx1xi_6ILtanh5LNWWmebQ", "text": "I am a total fan. I just began going to the Symphony on a general basis this year...already three times! All have been a great experience, and now I will pass off to you what I think about the Phoenix Symphony...\n\n~What To Do~\nListen to sweet sweet music. The business model for the symphony is interesting. I want to quickly point out in this section that they hold concerts at numerous venues in the valley, the prime and good 80% of them being at Symphony Hall. The variety of performances is fresh, not too much of either genre or historical music eras.\n\n~The Good~\n They offer other types of events that you simply don't expect. I saw South Pacific in both a significantly stripped down play format, accompanied by the Symphony itself, was truly exciting to see such a different performance. It makes me into a real music buff, and I truly enjoy sitting back and listening to the great vibes and sounds these amazing musicians provide. The site itself is very pretty and classically done up, and as always, the location is perfectly situated right by numerous restaurants you can stop by at. But once again, before I go further, they are a complete symphony offering all the different types of music, including newer acts which you would usually see in other formats. Its comprehensive music viewing!\n\n~The Bad~\nNot too much. The prices are as is, can't whine about them when the music is top notch quality. They have to make their money somehow. But being as is, prices do scare me away a bit. That's OK. The drink stations are also a bit expensive, and they barely give you anything. I always thought they could extend the food options further to light o'dourves and such...nothing too much. Honestly I am being picky at this point, really not much to be upset about.\n\n~The Down Low~\nIf you are interested in having a sweet date night or simply looking to tickle your eardrums with outstanding ear vibes, come here. Its a chance to get dressed up as well. They get 4 stars for variety of acts, a wonderful facility, proximity to restaurants, and the unique special events they put on. Enjoy the sound of music!", "business_id": "dNEAXZDrZ3TtK4d7Pl2Ydg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mjKsWbrOF5YqnCUJKH44xg", "review_id": "oy6mXv-pJq6LfCHnRJW31A", "text": "Attended dress rehearsal for Maestro John Williams leading the Phoenix Symphony in advance of the concert tonight with Steven Spielberg.  It was 10 a.m. on a Saturday morning for the rehearsal and the PS staff and ushers were dressed up, courteous and professional.  Plus, on the way existing the concert hall, two ushers thanked me for attending \"the rehearsal.\"  Great service all the way around.  Wish I was attending the concert tonight.  Awesome experience and always love attending the Phoenix Symphony.  Thanks too, to Maestro Williams.", "business_id": "dNEAXZDrZ3TtK4d7Pl2Ydg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-2EuoueswhqEERWezJY8gw", "review_id": "q6fsinhZgewiSRScFWpJTQ", "text": "I've been to the phoenix symphony a handful of times now and I always leave wanting to go back. There are no bad seats in the hall.The staff is completely professional and generally very friendly. \n\nHere's a couple of tips if you want to go. \n1) Bring cash for parking. I'm not even sure where you would go if you didn't have any cash to park. It'll cost roughly $12 to park in any of the nearby structures. \n2) Keep an eye out for discounted tickets.  the 2013-2014 season has been exceptional in regards to special offering for tickets.  This is probably because of their lack of real musical direction while they search for a new Music Director/Conductor.\nTry the symphony's website or living social for deals.\n3) Take a coat. It can be cold in the hall. If you're a guy, you should especially bring one for your girlfriend who will inevitably get cold and take it.", "business_id": "dNEAXZDrZ3TtK4d7Pl2Ydg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "D5J4mKahKvUBJUTWanZwdA", "review_id": "M_E5yEdI_ZoNx0LJG4ZxYQ", "text": "Culture! Now I have had my cultural experiences in my past, and it has made me stand a little more upright and eat more with utensils. With that said, I have reached an all time high, or low (to some), by going to the Nutcracker with my GF. As I entered the Phoenix Symphony I had to wind my way thru little girls in poofy dresses and lost men with their girlfriends. The entrance is somewhat plain, but once you enter the hall you feel like you blew it by not wearing your ascot. Needless to say I was very entertained by the Nutcracker and the Ballet Dancers and Symphony were fantastic. I am very surprised that little girls don't get creeped out by the Nutcracker guy. I see that thing come to life and I'm running!\n\nOh yeah, now I know what the hell a Sugar Plum Fairy is too!!!", "business_id": "dNEAXZDrZ3TtK4d7Pl2Ydg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hIT5AVhNkfTjUrha39Yy-w", "review_id": "geVMF2JW_6cGYSEME4HNPw", "text": "I heard Maestro Falletta on a radio interview.  She was lucid and deft with her language.  Speaking extemporaneously.  I wondered if she was more truly a verbal maestro than a musical one.  She made me realize how good it is to live a life immersed in music, something redemptive.  Not clogged with bitterness or bottom lines.  Stress?  Sure.  But in the service of something eternal.  The music.  Which lasts when administrations and trends are gone, and flashes in the pan are revealed as pyrite.  Speaking of eternal, the particular piece she was discussing was Beethoven's fifth.  And I learned something!  Real pros don't call it Beethoven's fifth. They call it \"Beethoven Five\".  Can you imagine composing something that the best talents of subsequent ages compete with each other to try to do honor to? She also discussed the ruddy earthy tambre of another piece, and those words resonated because I was careening across a stretch of Arizona's ruddy desert at that point and I felt her words echo the landscape.  She was more lyrical and relevant and hard hitting with her prose than many self-styled prose gurus and 97% of talking heads.  As a Virginian, I was proud to learn that she is a director at the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, also.  Attaboy (or girl) JoAnn!", "business_id": "dNEAXZDrZ3TtK4d7Pl2Ydg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a3qD7KcSmCwFMNRhf4F72Q", "review_id": "0QHXhZPm-cYwBzlLW8jFnQ", "text": "Great venue.  Great shows.  \nI've had seats in both the lower and upper levels, and both were equally good.", "business_id": "dNEAXZDrZ3TtK4d7Pl2Ydg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lS1yBzrxGoYY-k2auRMAMA", "review_id": "mzQhx_YR-c8gI2TSpUj6eA", "text": "Nice facility. Not a bad seat in the place. I went here to see My Fair Lady....Theater meets the symphony! What a show! \n\nThere is a parking garage attached to the symphony hall. I was lucky; I found parking in front, on the road! :-)\n\nGreat experience. I will definitely be back.", "business_id": "dNEAXZDrZ3TtK4d7Pl2Ydg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 4, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "Udj_a2KWaxqeOHu_1FrFAg", "review_id": "5dqsvoTtxSDfYrsnDDg5CQ", "text": "Ever since I started working downtown, I vowed to continue my personal tradition of rewarding myself with something yummy and sinful...kinda like a pat on the back for a job well done for the week. In my previous life as a PR bitch in the private sector, I rewarded myself with libations--vodka/tonics with two limes for extra Vitamin C; vodka Collins with three maraschino cherries instead of one; cranberry and vodka because I heard it cleanses out your urinary tract; a dirty martini for those super grueling weeks.\n\nAlas, when I started to work in the public sector, still in PR, I knew I couldn't pull that shit anymore. I had to re-vamp my rewards structure and take out the \"sinful\" from \"yummy and sinful.\" That's when I discovered fro-yo...that's frozen yogurt to you all.\n\nMy co-worker took me out for coffee one day and quickly mentioned that there is a locally owned frozen yogurt shop on Washington and First Streets. She said they give hefty portions, so I thought to myself that this might just be a good replacement for my vodka concoctions.\n\nThe place is called A Touch of Yogurt, and their fro-yo is yummy to the tummy. They are pretty generous with their servings, and the toppings you choose to include in your fro-yo. And then when I did some diggin' about fro-yos, I found out fro-yo can: 1. Help to overcome lactose intolerance; 2. aid digestion of milk protein: 3. help prevent and combat digestive tract infections. Okay...fro-yo had me at \"overcome lactose intolerance...\" that's all I'm going to say about that! They change their menu of flavors...you know, to mix it up a little...keeps you guessing. But no matter what flavors they have available, I am sure that you will find one so satisfying. \n\nSo Fridays, I've officially declared Yvette's Fro-Yo Fridays. I order my \"small,\" sit on one of the outdoor tables, and stare at politicians, lawyers, bums, construction workers, delivery people, while enjoying a mouth-watering serving of fro-yo. \n\nHey feel free to join me every Friday for FRO-YO Fridays around 12:30-ish. Oh but not this Friday I'm in San Francisco. So just for this week...FRO-YO THURSDAY!\n\nAnyway...I give it 4 stars...because, let's face it...it might be yummy, but it still ain't ice cream!", "business_id": "uaAMGh8gMoJD4nLFzNsM-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "8wTya9Ijcf775vSofnfdGw", "review_id": "DJLF-aVihLnpbgrRejW__g", "text": "I've worked downtown for two years and had never stopped in to the froyo shop.  \n\nThis is unfortunant since the owners are so lovely and their product is decent.\n\nI can't say I like it better than Yogurtland in Tempe (see my review) but it is a good alternative in a pinch.  Like David B. says, they serve Miss Karen's frozen yogurt, so it is not tart like the newer PinkBerry or its clones throughout the US.  Also, you won't be able to have unlimited toppings or serve yourself the yogurt. Not as much fun.  But again, if you are looking for a non-fat alternative to ice cream, this is a great place to stop in. \n\nI had their sugar-free standard flavor (raspeberry) it was tasty. I do like to go there in the afternoon during my workday.", "business_id": "uaAMGh8gMoJD4nLFzNsM-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JnRT9i2d71pY8D8ngzCz9Q", "review_id": "mwP5n4Uy5oLfR1WHQqY3hQ", "text": "Pretty good yogurt.  Its downtown so its a little big pricey but overall I would say its a good place to get dessert or a treat during your busy day.  They update a new flavor pretty regularly.  Today I had the carrot cake.  What I like about them is they put the toppings in the middle and on top.  So you don't get gipped! Like some other places.  They also have smoothes and yogurt to go. \n\nThe place is very clean, the people are nice and dessert is good.  Stop in for a treat!", "business_id": "uaAMGh8gMoJD4nLFzNsM-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AirVzN1BVQBmq5zY0YMNYQ", "review_id": "0F3-okn694iWUTStN6zDIA", "text": "I think Yvette has the right idea for an afternoon treat. The one problem is, I couldn't wait until Friday, I had to go today. It is the perfect afternoon distraction . . . er . . . um . . . I mean treat . . . perfect afternoon TREAT! \n\nThere was a time that I was completely hooked on afternoon frozen yogurt and going almost daily. The winter weather helped break me of that addiction and now I'm back on what others would consider a \"normal\" schedule. \n\nI love that the flavors change every day and you can print a calendar from their website showing the schedule of flavors. There are about eight different flavors in any given day, and one of them is a \"No Sugar Added\" flavor. \n\nThe OCD side of me really shines when a new month starts. I print the calendar, take out my highlighter, highlight all of my favorite flavors and those of my fro-yo addicted coworkers, and hang the calendar outside my cube wall. That way it is much easier for us to tell when we need to work time into our schedule to hit the yogurt shop. \n\nThe flavors that are typically highlighted are: \n- Chocolate Covered Banana & Marshmallow (served on the same day, really good as a swirl) \n- Pistachio (really good with almonds as a topping, I tried getting pistachios as a topping and it was a little much) \n- Butterscotch (reminds me of pudding cups back in the day) \n- German Chocolate & Caramel Custard (also served on the same day and very good as a swirl) \n- Irish Cream & Kahlua (not served on the same day, but the closest thing to drinking at work) \n- S'mores (delicious with a graham cracker topping) \n- And every once in a while I like the Reese's with (you know it) Reese's as a topping!! \n\nSee, with so many delicious flavors, it was hard NOT to go everyday. They have plenty of other flavors as well. The only one that I tried that I was not a fan of was the Root Beer Float. The flavor was there, but it wasn't the same without the soda! \n\nEither way, stop by in the afternoon for a sweet treat, and maybe I'll see you there!", "business_id": "uaAMGh8gMoJD4nLFzNsM-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "tybCdN9qF-aTsA8V_XNeGw", "text": "In working Downtown I often times find myself walking blindly between point A and point B, not paying much attention to the little nook and crannie shops along the way.  On one of my many visits to Yelp this is a place that caught my interest!   I stopped in on one of my walk breaks.  It appears their flavors rotate and they have several toppings to choose from.  I decided to go for small mix of the Berry Sorbet and Almond White Chocolate (no toppings).  The Berry Sorbet was nice creamy, fresh berry tasting and just slightly tart.  The Almond While Chocolate was good but tasted to synthetic for my buds.   The small was just right for the afternoon pick-me up!", "business_id": "uaAMGh8gMoJD4nLFzNsM-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "j8ocPEVty-EEYQk_Zeldyg", "review_id": "4yJyiRcwtks-DbqOexPO3Q", "text": "I found this place on my second to last day in Phoenix and I wish I'd come sooner.  I thought it was really affordable and they had some awesome flavors.  I ended up getting caramel while my coworker got banana with strawberries mixed in.  The guy working was really friendly and actually thanked us for stopping by...I can't remember the last time I got such friendly service.  Definitely recommend if you're downtown.", "business_id": "uaAMGh8gMoJD4nLFzNsM-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "-T908uTzbnmL0BVeP8XCwA", "text": "Nothing like a touch of yogurt on a hot (or cold) day.  The owners are so friendly, I love it.  The smell of sugar cones wafting in the air when you walk in is heavenly.  Something about this yogurt here, I don't know what it is but it tastes so good and creamy and not a chemically tone to them at all.  It tastes real, fresh and plopping down inside is a perfect way to enjoy some time away from the office and watch the busy-ness going on around you outside.", "business_id": "uaAMGh8gMoJD4nLFzNsM-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "x9vBxz9fW2KiIwu1lT5LHg", "text": "Now after my first visit and review I've been back a  few more times. On my most recent I was having a sugar splurge kind of day. I decided on a Medium and opted for the Monday special of one free topping.  Having sampled the low fat carrot cake flavor and its spice cake like flavor, I figured its would go well with chocolate and I topped it all with almond rocca. Oh boy, they filled the cup with both flavors halfway sprinkled \na few spoonfuls of almond rocca then proceeded to fill the cup with more yogurt and another couple spoons of rocca. \nNeedless to say this made my Monday soooo much better.", "business_id": "uaAMGh8gMoJD4nLFzNsM-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pEVf8GRshP9HUkSpizc9LA", "review_id": "-Ok8h-7P3l02mCfz-ARm2A", "text": "This is such a great downtown business!  The owners make you feel welcome and remember your name and your preferences.  They even get peanut butter yogurt samples ready when they see our dog walking up - now that is great service!", "business_id": "uaAMGh8gMoJD4nLFzNsM-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aTi0NVrcPJWbN6jAsJVcAw", "review_id": "H5kZtEMLLdJ1R2eFjSvkgQ", "text": "Across the street from my office is a bad place for this yummy, delicious place to be. Have mercy on my waistline! Anyway, it's delicious -- every day some new frozen yogurt flavors and always the veritable plethora of toppings. \n\nWhat I love about them is that they layer the frozen yogurt with whatever topping(s) you choose, so that it's all mixed together. I usually walk in with a taste for something, especially chocolate and peanut butter or vanilla and chocolate, and the owners always know just how to help me out. They always give free samples, so try whatever you want before committing to it! \n\nYum!", "business_id": "uaAMGh8gMoJD4nLFzNsM-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EckeEizz8HNchFvo_pG2Aw", "review_id": "0ex40iTNzRALOrlZCteTkg", "text": "Great little yogurt place.  At first I wasn't sure about not being self-serve, but it actually worked so that I wouldn't serve myself too much and wind up throwing yogurt away.  I like how they layer toppings for you and are willing to mix and match.", "business_id": "uaAMGh8gMoJD4nLFzNsM-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TBi-83lYEqTIM0pK9EAV-A", "review_id": "qgmryXeN2c5jha7C8KpWog", "text": "This yogurt place is just that, a non self-serve yogurt place. The yogurt is tasty, but not exceptional, and none of the fruit toppings are fresh. For some with a sugar tooth, this yogurt place may be ideal for you. However, I am not a fan of syrupy fruit or thawed out frozen fruit. They also offer assorted candy toppings for the yogurt. \n\nThe staff is pleasant and accommodating; very friendly. The atmosphere is pretty typical for a yogurt place and is very clean. The location is ideal for persons with a sweet tooth working in the downtown area.", "business_id": "uaAMGh8gMoJD4nLFzNsM-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IhcTLLWKS6ZiNyIX9oQQPQ", "review_id": "QC3bKPqokTqQlDNRwsQFsw", "text": "Carrot cake yogurt with granola - yum!  I got a small and should have gotten a mini cup.  The small was more than ample.  Great flavor and topping choices.", "business_id": "uaAMGh8gMoJD4nLFzNsM-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IhcTLLWKS6ZiNyIX9oQQPQ", "review_id": "nw-t2I2TZNv4H_yPBBG02Q", "text": "I have been back a couple of times since my first review.  The yogurt is delicious and they offer a wide variety of flavors and toppings.  The service is very personable and friendly.  This is a downtown gem.", "business_id": "uaAMGh8gMoJD4nLFzNsM-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9Z05mtXrXJ-22PElwp1ahA", "review_id": "nJ_LyVW5WJhxLjynMXKHRw", "text": "Excellent way to ease the exquisite pain of waiting for a table next door at Pizzeria Bianco. Nice wine selection and great snacks to tease your appetite. \r\n\r\nChuck is a top-notch wine guru, and Vishaka enchants with her poetic description of the cheese plate.", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7Pef9EA21szXXOPJo6Gb5w", "review_id": "msF9DrcYs0CDm2wBmovC9A", "text": "They serve Lux coffee! Definitely a good idea to have a place like this to hold you over until you can have pizza. And the art work in here has always been really good.", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2u7v4hKWKv5hzXAGNH-IgA", "review_id": "q_kGJLbxMgtYOQWi1UBmGQ", "text": "Easily the best part of waiting around for a disappointing (IMHO) pizza at Pizzeria Bianco.\n\nMy sister and I parked at 4:15 to get in line for pizza, then we noted the bar and decided to stop in there.  We hung out for a beer and a chat with the bartender at the little bar off to the right of the entrance and found it started getting a little crowded-- it's better to grab something and sit down.\n\nBut... do not do this.  Not yet.\n\nWe learned from the bartender that the line for pizza was really a line to get on the list.  We jumped back outside to get in line again at 4:35 and found quite a few more people there.  Tons.\n\nOnce we had our name on the list at 5pm, we headed back to the bar and got some drinks and just hung out.  I'm guessing that most of the crowd opts to hang outside or wander around downtown Phoenix, because it was surprisingly pleasant and the atmosphere was quite nice.\n\nThe upside of waiting nearby is, they will come over and call you by name from the waiting list.  This worked out nicely, though I was amazed to find that about an hour had passed by the time they did finally grab us for the pizza phase of the evening.\n\nI attached a couple of photos I snapped while I was there.  I should have snapped one of the bar, and maybe another wider shot, but I didn't really go to snap pictures afterall.", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Z7p7FlOI-5d079b_zLioMw", "review_id": "BwflKotDgRMa1KWOc1QYTw", "text": "Charming! \n\nI was delighted to find out there wasn't a two hour wait to get served here, unlike next door. *!!rawr!!*\n\nHaving a bar next door to an insanely busy and popular restaurant where the wait is usually 2+ hours (under the Arizona sun) makes this place essential. Drink a beer or some wine and contemplate if you want to spend a good chunk of your evening waiting in line for a table. I'm only in Arizona for family trips, so there's nothing wrong with waiting in line, passing the time people watching, and maybe getting a little drunk. I don't have any place I need to be.\n\nMinor complaint: I wish they served pizza inside.", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "-F32Vl8Rk4dwsmk0f2wRIw", "review_id": "yb0GdR3n83k4rJGUxiQkpQ", "text": "If Bar Bianco wasn't dominated by the presence of its immediate neighbor, with its giant international cache, then this bar would have the most outrageous ratings for a Valley bar.  It really doesn't get any more quaint than Bar Bianco, with their converted early-century brick house, hardwood floors, candlelit alcoves, and old-world porch.\n\nIts great to see people just lounging without being in any sort of hurry to escape anywhere.  This is possibly the rarest sight in Arizona.  Moreover, there is a balance of young and old, spread throughout its interior foundations and its courtyard like a discharged honeybomb.  When you take a moment to realize the history behind the square, you sense that the mood probably hasn't changed very much in an entire century.  Being able to look to your acquaintances in closely neighboring restaurants and bars within Heritage Square gives a really cool sense of cultural and social community; this being the second rarest sight in Arizona.\n\nAdditionally, Bar Bianco makes it a habit to serve savory and rare-ish wines, my favorite being the locally produced Dos Cabezas Sangiovese.  The price of a bottle is pretty reasonable, although if you wait to order a bottle at The Restaurant, it is priced cheaper for some reason.  \n\nBar Bianco also used to serve Quilmes beer from Argentina, but apparently discontinued this practice.  \n\nI've been here as both a subservient to Pizzeria Bianco, but also as a leisurely drinker respite from the binds of pizza, and I must say that its one of the most underrated drinking spots in the Valley.", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HFIuj45MwNx-cJkTamazSQ", "review_id": "BjV5-JgoLTHme5V1PLEFMw", "text": "Love it !! so much fun to sit around outside and have a few glasses of wine. Very chill atmosphere. Also, I would recommend to put your name in for a table at pizza bianco, then chill at bar bianco..it will be about a good hour before your table will be ready but so worth the wait!", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "lPaYMDmJbAnv_3pmZH_inw", "review_id": "xi_tbn1C88_SKgMJfUsNiw", "text": "I couldn't possibly think about standing around outside waiting for a table at Pizzeria Bianco. So why not make the best of it and come next door to Bar Bianco. \n\nA great wine list and an awesome selection of craft beers all reasonably priced! But the big allure for me is the old house that Bar Bianco is housed. Its just an amazing old house that has been lovingly cared for. All the details are still there and you can tell this place had a lot of love in it. The second you walk through the door the place has a just walked into grandma's house, make yourself at home kind of feel. \n\nYou cant go wrong here..", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "MwJVSTsUB-htphNZaIC43g", "review_id": "5YWAsXtKNtvnXWT-0ICs4w", "text": "It interests me that this place exists solely as a precursor to the pizza next door. Unfortunately, due to a 3.5 hour wait and a bottle and a half of wine, we didn't ever make it to the 'final destination' next door. But we did have a kick ass bottle (and a half...woops!) of wine and a great cheese plate.\n\nWe sat the bar and I liked the laid back atmosphere of the place. It's as pricey as you would expect any wine bar to be - but for whatever reason (maybe the house setting or just that specific night or maybe the really charming, down to earth bartenders) didn't appear nearly as pretentious as most wine bars I've been in.\n\nI recommend being patient, ordering a cheese plate, and sitting at the bar and asking advice on their wine - they have a great selection.\n\nMaybe someday I'll make it to the real Pizzeria Bianco...", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "74BsmOZHUUdsvzYtGtlRiw", "review_id": "QWbhu3yMA3fqTDxOh8CwCw", "text": "Teeny tiny bar with a decent selection of wine and beer, and some really unique soda for the non-drinkers.  The kumquat flavored soda was quite interesting~ not overly sweet.  They also carry bubble up!  The place looks like a cozy little house from another era.\n\nThe drinks and the service with a smile will ease your hunger pangs and soothe your eager impatience.  Really friendly service that will actually make you forget for a while that you are waiting to be seated next door.  Our group was actually surprised when we were called.  Cheers!", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "1ylYrKcGNA8MDkhNBTjHMA", "review_id": "OefHY_LYjz3IE8qxmZvARQ", "text": "This tiny little bar in Heritage Square is adjacent to Pizzeria Bianco and is the perfect compliment to the sometimes insurmountable wait at the pizza joint. \n\nA date and I were there for about an hour and half while waiting for our table next door. Everyone describes it as tiny and they are right. The bar itself is immediately to the right in a very small room. So after ordering a drink for each of us we ventured into the rest of the \"house\". It opened up a bit more and we found a seat along some of the windows on a padded bench. After finishing our first round a waitress came over fairly quickly and asked if we needed anything else. More drinks and a plate of prosciutto and another round were ordered. By this time we were able to move to a large wooden table that had become vacant. \n\nThe food came out and it was perfect. Buttery crostini and paper thin prosciutto. Perfect amount of food to wet your appetite. The atmosphere inside the bar was very laid back and soothing. The prices weren't too bad either. 4 drinks and an app came to $20. Not too bad I thought. This would be a great place to go hang out on any night and not have to worry about a table next door. Our Bar Bianco experience ended when they came and got us for our table. Those nice little touches of not having to run over to make sure you didn't get skipped are great. It allows to just enjoy your wait. \n\nGo hit this place up. Again, it is another impressive place.", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "lwppVF0Yqkuwt-xaEuugqw", "review_id": "GUVLx62rJWteXb_mVByMmQ", "text": "Well, once you hear that you have a 3.5 hour wait for pizza next door, this would seem like the logical place to go to wait it out.  And it definitely was.  \n\nDelicious wine, new beer for the boys to try, and a yummy food plate all equaled a great experience!  Service could have been a tad bit more attentive, but it was busy and we weren't that concerned. \n\nOh yes, and the secret drawer....  :)", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "slAdwQk0i984K7lxzsWQGw", "review_id": "QL9gbm2qpEK2nKoPeemYjA", "text": "I love everything Bianco. I just went to PHX last week and ended up at Pizzeria Bianco twice - you may think of me as a bit crazy, but I tell you that in all my travels (Italy 3 times and living in NY), there is no better pizza. \n\nI enjoy the wait because of this place.. spending 2 hours drinking Peroni's, a bottle of the Green & Red and a plate of cheese is a great way to spend an evening, if you ask me. This place is also about as good as you can get for a date - just not a first one. \n\nFair prices and a great atmosphere.. get there early if you want a seat inside and feel free to read the notes that people have written to each other on napkins inside the small table in the corner of the front room.", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "tfyXMvLoYn99qRHSMxT9Ww", "review_id": "SuMkE32tZcEz7UpQXAPA6A", "text": "Well let me tell up front:  We never got to eat.  We changed our table from a Two top to a three at 5:20pm on a Tuesday Night in the dead of summer and that put us into the 3+ hour-wait stratosphere of seating, so we left after two hours.\n\nThis is NOT sour Grapes because of that.  I said I was going to review the Bar and I am:  The Bar was terrible.  I despise a bartender who is so --whats the word?--spoiled, that she only has to serve whoever is standing in front of her, because business is so good.  \n\nAny bartender wither their salt monitors the bar's comings and goings, keeps tabs on some rough order of service, and is rewarded with generous tips by seasoned diners who appreciate having their \"turn\" honored.  They didn't have one of those bartenders.  \n\nThe red wine Special they offered at $9.00 a glass had begun to turn, so that could be a reason they were pouring it off on the yokels, they had two tap beers--both bitter--and we had a $52 bar tab, which I know is nothing, but that's also what we got.\n\nLet me tell you something All Yelpsters and Bar Owners of the World:  The Bartender is the Ambassador to your business.  That's all you need to know for training and service.  AMBASSADOR to your business.  Wake up, earn money.  \n\nA good bartender could have cajoled us to stay.", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5RxpP2Woo7CpOGUmKgDyAw", "review_id": "OIu74PtGlNOyO0rrpEVaaA", "text": "Absolutely adorable!\n\nThis place made our 5 (yep you heard it here...5) hour wait much more enjoyable.  I think it we had to sit in the same building as the pizzas were being made and had to smell the delicious aroma of others pizzas for 5 hours, I may have gone nuts.  Bar Bianco was relaxed and had everything anyone could ask for while waiting for your meal.  We loved the Arizona wine and enjoyed a tasty plate of cheese and meat while lounging in the cozy chairs in the corner.  \n\nNot only is this bar a great 'waiting room' before Pizzeria Bianco, but I would consider coming here just to relax and have a drink.\n\nCheers!", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "OpjFNuQiyqh9Sms5Ex8Wxg", "review_id": "1X3wFcjC5Wk4sqQGFprCHA", "text": "Bar Bianco shows how fresh ingredients make all the difference. I never mind waiting for the excellent pizza served next door, at Pizzeria Bianco, because it is always a treat to order some appetizers here. I love the cheese platter because not only are both the cheese and bread excellent, but the additions like raisins and nuts are delicious too. \n\nEven though you may think that you need to go into Pizzeria Bianco with an empty stomach so you can have as much pizza as possible, it would be a mistake to not try some of the amazingly fresh and tasty things off the Bar Bianco menu.", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "1Y9ypcWVFU9nnVysnDwCbg", "text": "Like most of the patrons here, I was on the last leg of time waiting for my seat at the Pizzeria.  I found a cozy corner with 2 big chairs and settled in in air conditioned comfort.  I didn't try any of their food offerings, just a beer enjoyed slowly and honestly felt like taking a little nap.  A credit to the cozy and quaint ambiance.  I would definitely bring a date or friends here even if we weren't waiting for Pizza.", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UL9chyH0a4Pj8J_9M6WSpA", "review_id": "FpXa9IR3o3s9gpcfIN71Zw", "text": "This makes waiting in line for Pizzeria Bianco to open worth while!\n\nI haven't ever sat inside, but it looks really cute!\n\nI love that they serve cider, since I'm not a wine or beer drinker.  The cider is pretty good, but very large!  I almost wish it were smaller because it gets warm by the time I get towards the end of it because I'm a slower drinker.  It also warms up quickly sitting outside in line waiting for the restaurant to open.\n\nThe servers have always been pleasant and I would definitely recommend this place!", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1GL8b9uNkrk3Udq5gSIIFA", "review_id": "_7hvJ7JKQZwoHH0ADZVkXA", "text": "Well this place is a God-send for people waiting for Pizzeria Bianco.  Other than that, nothing too amazing.  They have a good selection of wine, for slightly above average prices.  Just a few items on the menu, but the prosciutto was delicious!  Unique atmosphere, being in an old house.  Very cute place, but only if you are waiting for the Pizzeria.", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "t-27_YZKsk9tMbAiwQKCwQ", "review_id": "03cbUx3iR1x9HkEDZZwz3g", "text": "Lately, I've been very fortunate to visit little gems that Yelpers love!  This my friend's, is one of the gems.\n\nBar Bianco is quaint, cool, hip, suave, and authentic.  We had just left a charity event at Alice Cooperstown, it was Friday night, there was a Sun's game ending and we decided on Bianco to have 1 last drink.  Chuck was tending the small bar and accommodated our group of 6 perfectly.  Ordered a couple of cheese plates, a drink and proceeded to converse with our bar mates.\n\nFrom what I've read on other reviews, people wait 3 hours for a table next door at Pizzeria Bianco, while sipping libations here.  Seriously?  Wait 3 hours for Pizza?  Yep.  Thankfully, the dinner crowd had dispersed and Bar Bianco was not packed and service was excellent.  I will definitely be back soon.", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "NLDDaat42UQXQCOpU4e2TA", "review_id": "iITGoyG0irXXVcS4uTTzcg", "text": "I am a total sucker for quaint bungalow style homes.  (I used to own one, a Sears Bungalow, 1920.)  So this adorable bar/lounge had me as soon as I walked onto the wraparound porch and into the front door.  I could smell the character.  This is a wonderful venue for a date, or, in my case, for a small group of friends to gather.  It has ambiance and then some!\n\nYou know that friend of yours who has the great cocktail parties?  That is what it feels like here when the bartender asks for your order.  No positioning to get to him, no yelling your order to him.  He's right there...all for you.\n\nWow.  I am getting nostalgic here, so let me close with these couple of important details:  1) The wine selection was small but the wines were good, and 2) the cheese/cracker/olive food pairings were quite good.\n\nI left feeling that I had just had a wonderful experience.  Interestingly, there is a bar/lounge in Raleigh, North Carolina that I still remember fondly, years later, because it gave me that same feeling.\n\nI cannot wait for the opportunity to return.", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wE1NBJRLbkhFSWjfJbGEjQ", "review_id": "7dc8qIpVlWxZ6oNvRoCB7w", "text": "Perfect place to hang out while you wait to eat some of the best pizza around.  This spot has a nice IPA on tap and a decent wine list for my lady to choose from. Overall a night out at the Bianco spots is an evening you wont forget, unless you drink too much. haha", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qklF6QU-bi4Y4Bt4g6Sv8A", "review_id": "7ONsOOskTwddE1MhToZNdw", "text": "The perfect place to relax while you wait to be seated next door at Pizzeria Bianco. The ambiance in this place is thru the roof! Its a real gem, folks. Its intimate, yet inviting. This is the place to get cozy with your date and snuggle with a bottle of wine before your tastebuds explode next door. This joint offers yummy appetizers to munch on with your drinks, or bottled coca cola if you dont drink. (?!?!) Crostadas, prosciutto wrapped mozzarella, cheese platters, and a few other items of delicious-ness are on the menu here. If you wanna impress your date, or try to pull off being a legit foodie, swing by this place!!", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-WVTKM4JvMdYz7YG1i-H1Q", "review_id": "oZQSOwgDQYsnoUhu-t82Xw", "text": "If your waiting for Bianco or just want a glass of vino and some olives then go to Bar Bianco! This place is lovely :)", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "kIiYuasu4P4-bLgX84vSPw", "review_id": "6zrFk5mOwbfwd_ukvFtdfw", "text": "There will be a wait at Pizza Bianco, and I mean a wait... and yes, it is worth it! So go here for drinks as you to prepare for a pizza masterpiece... Bar Bianco. \n\nIt's right next door across the lawn like the perfect neighbor we all wish we had. A chill and relaxing place, like having beer and wine at a good friend's quaint and warm house equipped with a fireplace, paintings, hardwood floors, dim lighting and great music! It definitely will help pass the hours you could wait for the pizza (pizza that I would book a flight to Phoenix for). Just make your night about the complete experience and throw all caution about time out the window of Bar Bianca! \n\nJust writing about this has me checking flight times!", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g-5aOiGQbtlACKsWzb3-1g", "review_id": "C5_zRMKpzZd143phnOYmBg", "text": "Although most people come here while they are waiting for a table at Pizzeria Bianco, this is a great little wine bar that's worth a visit any time you're downtown.  \n\nThe interior is very homey and on nice evenings the chairs/tables on the front porch are great for sipping wine and people watching.  The apps are great, the bartenders and servers are friendly and they've got a pretty good selection of wines and beers.  $8-9/glass of wine and $4-6 for beer if I remember correctly.  Chris Bianco recently brought in a chess set and time flies by with a bottle of wine and a good game of chess.", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "6adkJ71bXjIEPUy-A6YDkQ", "text": "Ok, so I don't know how adequately I can review this place, as I only went in to the bar to get some drinks and then sat outside while waiting to go get some pizza, BUT I will try. I went in to the bar last night and ordered a beer and a glass of riesling from Germany. The bottle of riesling was almost empty, so the bar tender just poured the rest in my glass, resulting in a very full glass of wine and a very happy me. The wine was very very good, however I forgot to note what type of wine it was! How dumb of me. So this place was really good, it was convenient, generous, and looked cute inside. The bar tender was nice enough, and I like sitting outside, especially when it's a little cool out. I didn't try the food, but I'd like to one of these days... I wish they put their menu or wine list on the website. Overall, I'd recommend this bar even if you weren't waiting in line at Bianco. \n\n\n\nPS: if anyone knows what the name of their german riesling is, I would probably love you forever.", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7GC9fVWKa4a1ZmBGLH6Uww", "review_id": "WR_TfvQteDTO1MJpYTVseg", "text": "I'm not really sure what to say about a place that, seemingly, only exists to keep patrons waiting for pizza next door from gouging each others' eyes out in a fit of starvation.\nI can say I appreciate that they don't try to do their own gouging, price-wise. We had a one-hour wait at Bianco's, and as I walked over with my friend, I said, let's check this place out, but if every drink on the menu is $10 we'll just go across the street to Rose and Crown. \nThankfully, draft beers were about $5 and they had a good selection of local brews (Four Peaks) and imports (Stella). The wine selection had plenty of bottles but only a few options by the glass. They had apps too, that ranged from $5 to $15. We ordered the Goat Cheese Crostini ($5), which ended up being a rather small piece of toast but with a handful of black and green olives on the plate too. We split it between four girls and it was just enough to give us a taste without ruining our appetite for the delicious pizza to come. Though no silverware or plates came out with the app -- so we each had to really man-handle that piece to break off a bite. We all know each other quite well but would sure have been awkward on a date or with acquaintances. \nService was so-so. Nothing bad, but nothing notable either, except that when we gave the server cash and two cards to split the balance between, we realized he ran one card twice and the other not at all.", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HFzJb1EnBsB6fD5s-9fXUA", "review_id": "1BOXnr2lKfqBOiLiYorAsA", "text": "You're basically \"forced\" into this bar while waiting for Pizzeria Bianco. The prices need improvement but they aren't crazy expensive and service is kinda slow but I guess that's for the best since you have to wait so long to get in to the Pizzeria. You could spend a lot of money on * Bianco that's for sure.", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_RN13rQ1c77hAi9LU7nwnA", "review_id": "y3FaxuvN-UWULXUg7vtyDQ", "text": "Cute little bar owned by the Pizzaria next door. Good place to grab a drink while you are waiting for a seat at the restaurant. Limited drink selections but a few nice beers that I don't see around too much. I had a North Coast Pranqster, it was delicious :)", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CjRxbxRwXYnQvfQqe1PhSw", "review_id": "sSXn7MH2bSX5RVGAWb0UyA", "text": "Best way to pass the time for the infamous wait for Pizzeria Bianco. I had a great time with a friend here. \n\nIt's a cozy place with a historical feel. Take a look in the drawers to find the visitors log and write something... even read some of what's been written. \n\nIf you're going to be waiting for pizza... spend your time here. Have a great conversation, enjoy local brews, you won't regret it. \n\nDon't give this place impossible expectations ( you self proclaimed \"foodies\" are killing all the fun!)... enjoy this place.", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "chI2p-ROg2tXI2-tT2_G2A", "review_id": "QOi8zoqSzSa0Mn4W2nq6ZQ", "text": "We were forced to come here since we had an estimated two hour wait for Pizzeria Bianco located next door.\n\nThey have a selection of wine & beer. I loved the moscato but it was $10 for a glass. Beer selections are much more affordable. \n\nThe ambience is really cute and wasn't crowded.\n\nWe ordred 1 appetizer which was the crostini. It was SOO small for $6. Two pieces of bread & four olives. Definitely not share-worthy.\n\nThis is a good place to go with long-lost friends since you'll be waiting at least 1 hour if not more for pizza next door.", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PDpWGp4PVts0rxK_h_2ntg", "review_id": "g_cbd4ZW4imJR4ktIZ2sdw", "text": "Hm, didn't realize Bar Bianco had their own review page.\n\nhttp://www.yelp.com/biz/pizzeria-bianco-phoenix#hrid:PvdncjR2V1mDcLIPIGJ73Q\n\nIn short, awesome rustic feeling re-purposed house, smoking hot bartender woman, relaxed and comfy country style patio, and delicious Four Peaks on tap.", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XTFE2ERq7YvaqGUgQYzVNA", "review_id": "sdTRKesQ6uDIjkcm-4ol8w", "text": "They have a small, but respectable beer menu.  Friendly gent at the bar, and a very cozy atmosphere.\n\nBut..let's be honest.  No one is coming here for the beer menu, decor, or friendly staff.  You're boozin' up waiting for the damned delicious pizza next door.", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kW_ZgAKjHXSmKaYoEIFdUg", "review_id": "MoKv82tIhMKQTF1q54KGpA", "text": "Can't complain! Definitely a nice place to drink while you wait for your table next door.", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pEVf8GRshP9HUkSpizc9LA", "review_id": "Ww10ETod53azv1u01Fm8fg", "text": "Great place in Heritage Square for a relaxing glass of wine!  I have been coming here for 8 years and have always been impressed.  They have a nice selection of beer and wine and it is reasonably priced.  The old house it resides in is very nice.  I love the wordwork and the built in cabinets.  I liked it better when there were more sofas and less tables/chairs, but I guess it is so popular and they are trying to fit more people in there.  Great place to spend some time while waiting for your table next door at Pizzeria Bianco!", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LrNCnhQreiIMnXBN8cuCHw", "review_id": "yb_VojjMFimIib-gt5TAsA", "text": "Very cool spot with great and friendly service.", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4I20VXHPK2V3pY8yTYm6sA", "review_id": "-7obBQyW32JCX2g1esCrrw", "text": "As someone else said, \"If you're going to be waiting for pizza... spend your time here. Have a great conversation, enjoy local brews, you won't regret it.\" The appetizers are great and I had the most fun in a long time challenging someone else at the table to a game of checkers with a board they had there and bottle caps for pieces. It took us a little bit to remember the setup and rules but we soon got into the swing and unfortunately (if it one could really say that with any meaning) before our game was over someone came over and said our table was ready next door. Bottom line, an easy way to pass the time!", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8tQtnvhvYIXcAen9LulAJA", "review_id": "QYH1GyIKWQGnot5i4F7FTQ", "text": "I love the feeling of bar bianco. It's a small historic house right next to Pizzeria Bianco where you can hang out and play chess or checkers (They have a couple of sets on the tables inside) and wait for your name to be called to go into the main restaurant. It's got a cozy feeling, and is a really great place to enjoy a glass of one, or a fresh pint with friends before the main meal. They have some pretty good starters here as well. Last time I went I shared the olive bowl (green and black olives with herbs), candied pecans, and cheese tray. All of which were quite tasty. The service is great here, and I always look forward to going to pizzeria bianco, because we usually make a stop here at the bar first!", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "thdVzCfKx-DV0zYWqId3pw", "review_id": "5ORB6A8qE9FHc_uuP8U6Kw", "text": "Like pretty much every customer, we were in Bar Bianco while waiting for a seat in Pizzeria Bianco.  Some people view it as a scam, but I see it as a brilliant part of the experience set up by the owner.  You can wait outside in the heat, go somewhere else for a while, or you can chill at a historic house in Heritage Square and have a drink or a small bite.\n\nMy fianc\u00e9 and I found a little spot at the corner of the bar.  She ordered an organic cider which came in a massive bottle.  For $7 she got two glasses worth of booze.  I'll take that deal.  I tried some organic micro brew beer some oregon (I don't recall the name), which was also delicious.  Prices aren't bad, especially when you consider they can easily gauge all the customers waiting to get into the restaurant.  The selection is fairly limited, but I would even recommend Bar Bianco as a place to spot just have a drink in a cool spot (so long as you have an excuse to be downtown when you do).", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o2IBjGzMfwmtrdOJIMdnsg", "review_id": "RrrkDFAmq5Gg1LhSdH1W7g", "text": "Great atmosphere, fun staff and great selection - sometimes it feels like only tourist use it when waiting for Pizza but us few locals who frequent it feel at home!", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Y31fbbttanfrS5oSMvSqkw", "review_id": "s1d0P0mdRX8T_pg7NZtGag", "text": "I loved the bar! The actual restaurant next door? Not so much.", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eGXmuOsVJgige6l1pZKDJQ", "review_id": "WZCS8wuFa1a4CKCkoNXogQ", "text": "Good bar with affordable price and quality service . We stopped for one day in Phoenix  and spent evening here . We are on the way to Grand Canyon  :)", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EKcNfzK5EARrMoiTtke4Qg", "review_id": "ykV4atNCEr_zTlRaYkbaIw", "text": "Very cute rustic place. love that they have this for your wait for the most delicious pizza in US. had Cascinetta Viette Moscato", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Ti86eeLrIhpNHDpjbla_fA", "review_id": "88l-n218lb7JQcNkVVlQVg", "text": "Yep, like many other Yelpers, I have also come here while waiting for pizza.  I actually like the whole looooooong experience of waiting for pizza and drinking some wine before hand.  My fiance and I usually go through a bottle of wine and maybe more depending on how long we have to wait.  \n\nBar Bianco is a super cute and quaint place hangout.  We have had excellent service here by the bartenders and they are very knowledgeable on the wines they sell.  We tried the cheese plate once and it was delicious.  Other than that, we stick to wine.  This place is great for a date or a small gathering.", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ueDEgWOLJbnf6W47Q8xYBQ", "review_id": "BCpXGzN2xanMt2aY7xevpw", "text": "This \"bar\" is a model of simplicity. A converted old house that serves more as a halfway house to Pizzeria Bianco, where patrons sip on beer and wine while waiting for a table at the heavenly pizza joint. There is plenty of charm in the setting and service only builds upon that foundation. The wodden porch offers a wonderful perch to people watch or gather around with friends. Each time I have been to Pizzeria Bianco, I have been with a large group - thus making a visit to Bar Bianco a perfect place to pass the wait for a table. And each of those occasions has been a lovely experience, where the wait flew on by. BB features great wine supported by even better atmosphere and service!", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SMBe7Co_tHjajtPhQ5Xjxg", "review_id": "m_WmKJ2hsvsNC674zY_KJA", "text": "Very cool place. Located right next to Pizzeria Bianco and ran by the same owners (they get their drinks from here for the restaurant). Staff was amazing and the atmosphere was super chill and relaxed. Great place to have a drink under the stars in Arizona. We walked over to have a drink while we waited for our table at the pizzeria and time went by so fast that we weren't ready to go when our table was ready. But staff was so kindly to take our drinks over for us. A must if you're in the area.", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LkBv2HDEv-O_ocT6TVwU2Q", "review_id": "bMCPt-D1NA8TLm5l8ZRo0A", "text": "This little off shoot of Pizza Bianco is quaint and a nice place to stop for one amazing antipasto!! Wow it had fabulous marinated grilled veggies a la broccoli, asparagus, tomatoes, and squash... The bartender was amazing!!  The beer selection is good, both drafts and bottles.  The wine list looked good too!\n\nI had wanted to order from pizza bianco, but they don't do to go orders... So that's not good?!!  \n\nParking is... Well pretty non-existent but the valet is awesome, he saved my day!", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fcOSikb8hNmO2AK8OtaRkA", "review_id": "BBvUDgFNeMZRVawck8uMjA", "text": "Really good service.  James at the bar made some really good recommendations. The place is right next to Pizzeria Bianco.  So while you wait for a table there, come here for a drink and kick it.\n\nThey also have a great wine menu, if you're into that.  I guess on Fridays they have a live band playing inside.", "business_id": "JR95uaM82xBUIZ-kQ785iA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "llkm_iXQszkN5DZvmqjNqA", "review_id": "D-DkKI6mNiA9utTtNFtqpQ", "text": "This is a great place for lunch.  Everytime we go we always see firefighters and police which means that it is good and cheap!  I found the food very fresh and the hummas was great.  Almost eveyrthing is homemade.  I did try the chicken sandwhich and found the chicken kinda dry, but the freshaness of everythign else makes up for it.  Definatly reccomend this place if you are around downtown for lunch... but with the consturtion now it is kinda pain to get to, but worth it!", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DJIwm4UCnM-SOxXbARjPsQ", "review_id": "TF-uBhhNsw3AFtJfx9uVRg", "text": "#2 in an ongoing series of restaurants I frequent without actually setting foot in them.*\n\nAthenian Express is a staple for sustenance where I work. They are just down the street, they're good and they're fast at delivering. I've sampled many of their menu items in the past, but once I discovered their fresh chicken salad served on a freshly made pita, I was hooked. I don't even need the menu anymore. Before I became a chicken salad fanatic, I had tried their gyros and hamburgers. Fan of Feta? This is your place. I ordered the Feta Burger once... once. The patty was obviously from a frozen pack of processed burgers that one could easily buy at Costco, but that's not a major gripe. I just like fresh beef if I am ordering a burger from a restaurant. \n\nThe spanakopita is great, but it's rich. The tiropita is tasty as well, but without the addition of spinach it's a bit too rich. For a \"Greek\" restaurant, there is a varied selection of food. Reubens and patty melts, french fries and fresh fruit. Of course, a staple of any great Greek place; baklava. My colleagues and I ordered so much food from Athenian Express over the last year that they recently gave us an entire tray of baklava as a thank you and an invite to their employee Christmas party. I'd say that's a testament to how much we like Athenian Express.\n\n\n\n\n*I totally just said \"#2\".", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iYoS9-XGyL9hSDskealglw", "review_id": "Xt5RICFGgVLKhe-M9qSWVQ", "text": "Cheap and fast -express !! - delicious hummus and taromasalata , the burgers weren't bad ,  a convenient location for where I was working - myself and colleagues had around fifteen meals here in the space of a week , - nothing wrong with any of them.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VBEbhE0ISjg6xowGNiGmgQ", "review_id": "IwXPzUuy07tGEIhv7Qsqww", "text": "Convenient and tasty. I work right next door to this place, and it's like my office's cafeteria. \n\nThe best thing about this restaurant are the wonderful people who run it. They're always very friendly and helpful. \n\nThey feature a surprisingly diverse menu that ranges from the obvious (gyros and pitas) to the not-so-\"Athenian\" (egg salad sandwhiches and ruebens). \n\nOne thing I really like about this restaurant is how generous they are with their high-quality indgredients. You can really tell they don't cut many corners.\n\nIt should also be mentioned that they have the best Greek salad in town. It's delicious! (just get it without the onions, thy're way too strong)", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4dnDsoHuxUtzhaumxbpR5w", "review_id": "cRHdx0CZ0Yd_YhAUbuPrFQ", "text": "This is one of my all-time favorite places to grab a quick (and casual) bite downtown. The service is consistently excellent, and the owners are extremely friendly. They are flexible with their menu, too - they do their best to get you exactly what you want. \n\nI recommend the stuffed avocado salad. It's a special, and boy is it amazing. The fruit here is also superb - always so fresh! My friends and I swear they have someone designated to just cut fruit all day, it's so fresh. The hummus is the best hummus in town. Get it with extra veggies!\n\nThe only downfall Athenian has is it's hours. Monday thru Friday til 5, closed on the weekends. No fun for those of us who live in the area. But other than the short hours, this is one of my favorite places in the area - I would recommend it to anyone.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "WZCAwPXauKtNoAhHK2-pCA", "review_id": "3OC_ss-Gaw8X7K5axVg5QQ", "text": "Athenian Express is just that.\n\nNo, not \"Athenian\". . .\"Express\"!\n\nAnother in the long list of counter-service restaurants in Phoenix, this could quite possibly be the fastest ever.  After the wife and I had placed our order, we filled our fountain sodas, gawked at the impressive selection of hot sauces, selected a table to sit at, and before my butt even hit the seat the food was on its way to the table.  Impressive!  Finally a place to grab a quick, hassle-free lunch.  And, well, since they aren't open past 5:00PM or on weekends at all anyway, I guess this place has figured out its niche - the downtown lunch crowd.\n\nThey offer a huge variety of subs, pitas, and salads, most of which are your normal deli standards.  Most of the actual Greek offerings aren't even listed on the regular menu but as \"sides\" - falafel, spanakopita, dolmades, hummus.\n\nWe ordered a gyro and a falafel platter. Be forewarned, the \"garnish\" that comes with the falafel pita is essentially a side salad, I made the mistake of getting the side salad instead of one of the other sides and had two big mounds of veggies.  Not a big deal, just something to know for next time.  \n\nThe food itself wasn't spectacular by any means.  In fact, dare I say the gyro meat looked pre-pacakged and was DEFINITELY not freshly shaved off a big rack of lamb, the pieces were waaaay too uniform in size and shape.\n\nBut hey, 2 super-quick large meals and huge sodas for $15 works for me!", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "E5QyEU6FCQwnTys0S73zNw", "review_id": "8wjeMjk84anes0a0QxeLxg", "text": "oh alas my Athenian Express our relationship was cut short by your niche ours of operations. as you see my dear. i only live downtown. so our short lived affair can only be just that. short. your Gyro Picado was tasty and you carried the heat that i enjoy in my relationships. the 4lbs of french fries were lovely, crisp, but waaaay too many. i truly appreciate your abundant portions, but i do not feel a need to gorge myself on your bounty.\n\nok lame love poems aside. this place is a great little greekish noshery. the patty melt my friend got looked awesome, we can more or less confirm the pre-formed patty observed by another yelper. but it was still grilled to perfection, sporting American cheese as by friend likes it was also a gold star.\n\nshe works in spitting distance to this place. unfortunately i work in Tempe. i was off on PTO today so figured would get lunch together. oddly enough another good friend was having lunch there too...great minds think alike they say..i concur.\n\natmosphere is typical sit down with some Chicago sport memorabilia on the side. GO CUBBIES!!!\ni would certainly be here more...if not for the hours of operation.  this downtown area needs to pick up on the weekends so places like this will have a reason to be open on the weekenders. alas..i don't' think that will happen anytime soon. till then Athenian. i love your lunch.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_kOY5cdtI73oFMPK6OFMgA", "review_id": "FcD6nPguqVsNhx4Zoo4Y4Q", "text": "One of my favorite lunch spots.  Again, a family owned restaurant that I absolutely love!\n\nThis is the best Greek in town!  It is authentic, inexpensive and tasty.  It makes that Big Fat place look like Olive Garden. \n\nMy favorites are the gyro feta pita, the hummus, chicken picado pita (add feta), the french fries are probably the best ever, the dolmades are little bites of sunshine.  The portions are huge and they are always generous with the feta (and the onions - who eats that many onions anyway?!).  The onions are easy to pick off though...\n\nThey have the best fruit salad bowl I've ever had!\n\nThe owners and the staff are the best!  I just wish that I could convince them to open for dinner and for the weekends.  \n\nPlus, I always feel safe with all of the cops who eat there!", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "966M5vQ_6wqJlwzQJn2hsw", "review_id": "2U0S7Zr_ObgqwTJ3HVZmcQ", "text": "I've eaten here about once a month for the past 2 years, since my office is close by. The service is fast and friendly, and in two years, they've only screwed up my order once, which is pretty decent. It's a nice little family-owned establishment that caters to the downtown lunch crowd.\n\nThe food can be described as Americanized Greek, with a nice selection of salads and sandwiches. My recommendations: The hummus, the steak and mushroom sub w/fries or the chicken salad-stuffed avocados.  The food is fresh, fast and you can get lunch and a drink for under $10. Also decent: The Stacy Salad and the Chicken Souvlaki. When you order, be aware that they pile on the onions and the feta cheese unless you tell them otherwise.\n\nAthenian Express is located right along the light rail and within walking distance of ASU's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism. The building is plain, but clean, decorated with Chicago Cubs banners and usually CNN is playing on one of the three TVs. \n\nParking is limited and is available behind the restaurant. They do have outdoor seating and a clean restroom. Athenian Express also has a loyalty card program, but you have to ask for a card...Every 10th lunch is free!\n\nOverall, a positive experience for those who enjoy the simple things in life.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "oIVsVM8H273aoT1JUmsDIg", "review_id": "6TVpJEQ-CzfdX0z1HpMD8Q", "text": "I just learned that they are now open on Saturday's. YEAH! My Mom and I stopped there for lunch today (Saturday), and it was empty. As we ate, a few more people stopped in. I don't think everyone knows they are open on Saturday's yet, but hopefully the business will pick up. \n\nI discovered this place thanks to some friends at work. Since my first visit, I've never been disappointed. I always order the Chicken Picado Pita and it is always so delicious! Just the right chicken to pepper and onion ratio. The pitas are fresh, the tzatziki sauce superb and their french fries are magnificent -- crispy outside and melt-in-your-mouth buttery inside. Although I've yet to venture outside my own menu choices, they have plenty of items to choose from and I'm sure just as delicious.\n\nThe staff is friendly and accommodating. The parking is limited if you get there on a busy day, but otherwise it isn't too hard to find a spot. Like others have mentioned, it is right on the light-rail route so the location is great too.  They even have a small patio out front where you can enjoy your food and the Phoenix weather (when permitting). \n\nIf you are out and about in the downtown area during the week or Saturday, definitely give Athenian Express a try. It is one of those affordable, quality food gems that you shouldn't miss out on.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "0bNXP9quoJEgyVZu9ipGgQ", "review_id": "305Jk9urHcBahzJh92SDWw", "text": "While waiting for my car to be repaired at The Auto Shop (we had an hour to spare), I thought I'd treat Mom and myself to a proper breakfast at Matt's Big Breakfast (I've only had lunch there once), but after seeing the long line of people waiting to get in, I decided we'd try lunch at AE, instead- it came with glowing recommendations from TAS's manager (this resto is just across the road from the shop, which is very convenient for the employees here).  \n\nBare accommodations- cafeteria-style tables and chairs, TVs, window counter seating.  Help-yourself complimentary coffee and tea counter, with shakers of Splenda available to those inclined to use them- nice touches!  Their breakfast menu sounded very tempting, but the man behind the counter told me that the delivery guy with the eggs wouldn't be in for another 10 minutes or so (Feta omelette, anyone?).  I decided we'd try the Friday fish special of grilled tilapia over salad and a gyro pita with a side salad, extra feta.  I did not enjoy eating the tilapia as it would magically crumble into tiny pieces the moment I cut it with a fork or a knife.  Very annoying!  Besides this, the whole dish tasted very bland since I opted to forgo the housemade vinaigrette (contained allergens); Thankfully, the extra feta (LOVE feta!) salvaged the dish and I was able to down the fish even without the use of a spoon, of which I was constantly wishing would be on hand.  The gyro pita was a much tastier experience, although Mom did not like the meat.  Truth be told, this could not compare with the meat in the gyro dinner I just had a few nights before at MBFGR, but for the price (around $6), it made for a quick and satisfying lunch (and the extra feta in the pita didn't hurt, either)!  While the gyro is not made in-house, AE does have it shipped in three times a week from Chicago, so I was told by the man behind the counter.\n\nBaklava looked awesome, but I couldn't try it since it contained an allergen, but no worries since any item offered here would be fulfiiling enough!", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P1qwZrslRv9KS9vPJNXe4g", "review_id": "_TBkPAAtW_F8RhnnMHMBhA", "text": "I'll give you 3 Athenian, especially since I found you while heading up Central today hungry and totally confused.\n\nI'm impressed with the cheap prices, the \"Chicago retired cop\" ownership and the attention to cleanliness with the establishment.\n\nThe lamb was cooked absolutely perfectly and the produce was impressively fresh however the Tzakiki  (spell check anyone?) sauce was rather absent and the amount of feta cheese dumped on top was rather absurd, making a very rich gyro experience altogether. \n\nI'd go back, but being that it's so far from home I wouldn't make an un needed trip to dine here.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "re0DJDticmhO6240NfuwEA", "review_id": "O7oK559FVp0-g0aWNBPI8A", "text": "Delightfully impressed.  \nGreat food for great prices.  \n\nMy lunch favs are: \n-Chicken Picado Pita\n-Fresh fruit (not your ordinary fruit salad you get anywhere - you'll find slices of kiwi, mango, oranges, melon, grapes, strawberries)\n-To-die-for Hummus\n\nI take one star away for accessibility.  With the new light rail and the one way streets, it's difficult to get to.  You have to drive in the back alley to park.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vGnhCdMTI2blADGeuyaPCA", "review_id": "rLWnH8qpE1lmphdEo3mRww", "text": "Stumbled across this place while working a photo shoot in the area and we ordered in.  Since then we haven't stopped eating at Athenian Express.   A good five miles out of the way.    What attracted us?  Great food, great prices and the owners wife was undeniable friendly.  Seriously one of the genuinely nicest people I have ever met.   I started out with the Turkey Pita.  Delicious. Yet she urged me to be more creative.   Love it all now including the staff.   There isn't a day where it isn't hussle and bussle in the place,  yet the service is fast and always accurate.  Seriously, I eat it almost every day.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "T2karb2XaS9AxdPKh7Anjg", "text": "Um, yum!  This place is a great spot for lunch if you work in the downtown, mid-town, uptown Phoenix area.\n\nI chose a hamburger and fries, even though I love gyros, but it was one of those days where a burger and fry were just needed for me to continue with my day.  \n\nThe environment is a large open area of basic tables and chairs, it looks like it gets really busy around lunch time so maybe not the best kept up dining room but people move through pretty quickly. \n\nThe menu is MASSIVE-- we are talking, they have pretty much anything to satisfy your hunger.  They even had a variety of low carb options which is a big menu choice these days.  ( i really need to get back to low carb)\n\nStaff is really nice.  We'll be back without a doubt.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 13, "useful": 16, "cool": 14}, "user_id": "vhAn390OgR1H4DwacJdc7w", "review_id": "NakAXx-nYP7tORjLMKBogQ", "text": "So Dallas G and I were thinking of a lunch spot.  I suggested Cibo, Matt's, or Valley Pizza, and he thought of Focaccia Fiorentina.  I thought FF sucked the first time I went there but was willing to give it another try. But when we got there ol' Dally had a \"better\" idea and suggested Athenian Express.\n\nAs we pulled in, some unacceptably angry looking woman glared at him for a reason that will presumably remain unknown to us.  (Please enjoy my multimedia Yelp.)\n\nhttp://twitter.com/spirit_fingers/status/5209414090\n\nIn retrospect, I think she was our guardian angel trying to scare us off.  Inside, the place looks quaintly divey.  I asked if anything was so much better than the gyro that I should get it instead, and was told that the gyro is the way to go.  Feta or no feta?  I wondered if it was an avalanche of feta or just a sprinkling.  He puts a lot on there.  Fine, no feta.  I get the potato salad with it, and an order of spanakopita--which I ordinarily love.\n\nWe sit outside.  The spanakopita arrives.  It has little cheese and is not flaky.  Tastes kinda like shit.  Served with crappy tzatziki, which I don't think is the appropriate side for spanakopita but whatevs.\n\nhttp://twitter.com/spirit_fingers/status/5209643122\n\nNext, my gyro arrives.  The gyro meat is covered in three slabs of tomato and a mountain of onions.\n\nhttp://twitter.com/spirit_fingers/status/5209752658\n\nAs you can see, at this point I'm fearing the worst.  Look, I like onions and all, but when you leave fresh onions out in the air for too long they become veeeerrrry rowdy.  Like so rowdy that eating one would be enough to burn your mouth and render you a pariah.  So all that's left of my gyro is three slices of \"gyro meat\" and tomatoes.  And the little side cup of tzatziki that is only filled a third of the way.  The gyro meat tastes like... nothing.  I am underwhelmed.\n\nI move on to my side of potato salad.\n\nhttp://twitter.com/spirit_fingers/status/5209805283\n\nNormally mustard potato salad has a pastelish yellow hue, but this one looked like it could be seen from space.  Whatever it was, it was odorless and flavorless, so I can only assume it's some undetectable poison like polonium-123.  If I die, I leave my rapier-like wit and boundless charisma to my son, Samir.  You all can fight over the rest.\n\nAnyway, the restaurant pretty much blew.\n\nhttp://twitter.com/spirit_fingers/status/5209947387\n\nI'm not an arsonist, it was a joke, relax.  But not as big of a joke as Athenian Express, which must have suffered a precipitous decline in quality if even Dallas G (and his notoriously low standards) ever liked it.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 11, "useful": 11, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "oC0kwGvgaAeT3ZIxdxTcJA", "review_id": "eeasChiu_6QEzsGNwrzuhw", "text": "Every day that Richard Z is in my hood, I play emotional Russian roulette with our lunch spot. Is he gonna hate it? Is he going to order the wrong item and blame me for the rest of the day? Should we go with the tried and true. Should we try a new locally owned small business gem and raise Phoenix out of the fiery ashes of its universal assessment as the smallest of the big cities? The guy's a real Nazi about his sustenance. \n\nSo today, as we're walking to Focaccia Fiorintina, where we just should have gone to begin with, I'm like, \"OH! Do you like gyros? Your last name is Greek. Let's go to Athenian Express!\" \n\nWell, that was stupid. I really really really hate ripping on mom and pop shops. I hate giving two star reviews to family owned restaurants. But damn... You made me look like a REAL arsehole, Athenian Express. \n\nPoor Richard Z has been lamenting about how empty he feels all afternoon. And being the people pleaser that I am, well, I'm just devastated. \n\nThe lady that took our order, no doubt a solid and very decent human being, was unwilling to play along with any banter whatsoever. For two extroverted numbskulls like us, it just takes a little bit away from the charm.\n\nAnd the spanikopita arrives... I find it too spinachy. He finds it too bready. Just goes to show you can't please everyone, or in this case anyone. \n\nMy sandwich was literally inedible. Not because of the taste. I picked it up and the whole thing fell right apart. My tray looked like a murder scene. Ketchup, who for so long suffered as the understudy in this WAY off Broadway spectacle, played the part of my disappointment. \n\nWhen I asked @spirit_fingers about his meat, he said, and I quote, \n\"It's not offensive.\" \n\nI remember liking this place in my past life. Today, it was not good.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SAPt3B0CXxM2MxkApnbWyQ", "review_id": "AI8FVLgPHa5Iktq5Fk3zKw", "text": "You can tell when you're about to have a good meal when the place is jamming right around lunch time. I haven't gotten any thing other than their pita sandwhiches, but judging by how delicious they are I don't doubt that everything else is as good. I love that they have a great selection of hot sauce. You walk out fully satisfied and mentally ready to comeback soon. I don't give it 5 stars because it's not flawless. i.e. their iced tea tastes like water... So go with the soda Instead and you're good. Oh and the lady that runs the place is just lovely.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9h43wc62EfZTSLckaVzabQ", "review_id": "HaDe6rNKmUi_6vFXvpODdg", "text": "I've been going to \"The Greek\" for nearly 5 years now. If you work downtown, you won't find a better lunch experience - tasty food and friendly atmosphere. Stacy & George treat you like family (extra points if you're a Cubs/Bears/Bulls/Blackhawks fan - in that order)", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "JuVcdrhmV9_tJdqV-7blgQ", "text": "100% completely underwhelming. I didn't want to rate it 2 (Meh. I've experienced better) but I even more so didn't want to rate it 3 (A-OK.) I don't consider this place to be A-OK, more like completely average.\n\nThe atmosphere is much larger than I thought it would be and is all counter order. They get packed for lunch and have lots of Chicago shit on the walls. It's a good enough place.\n\nMy Gyro Feta came with stale pita bread, too many giant slices of red onions that overwhelmed everything, and pretty much just seemed like something I'd find in my cafeteria at work. The quality was crap and it was $6.45. I could go to Cyprus Pita Grill and get a really good gyros for the same money.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nIzKqL9MzOZwoZZUdaJn3w", "review_id": "X6XH-9QdskeDZRu3dVsVaA", "text": "So I ventured here while I was downtown for jury duty. To celebrate a mistrial, I decided to treat myself to a gyro.  Athenian Express is not in the middle of the \"hustle and bustle\" of downtown (although \"hustle and bustle\" doesn't really apply to anywhere in metro Phoenix), so it was kind of a schlep getting to. But oh was it worth it.\n\nThe menu is all over the place, with handwritten modifications actually printed on the big board above the register, but it's your standard Greek lunch fare-- i.e. gyros, sandwiches, salads. I got the feta gyro. It came with traditional shaved gyro meat, tomato, red onion and feta on a warm pita bread. And holy feta was it good! Be prepared for the feta because there was an s-ton of it, along with perhaps too many red onions but they're easy to pick off. Along with the homemade tzatziki sauce that I got to put on myself (a plus), it was a great lunch. \n\nI didn't want to give it too many stars because 1. my side of potato salad was room temperature and scary and 2. to be fair, I have to try more than one menu item. Next time, i'll go for the falafel. And, mark my words, there will be a next time!", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_lA4GgcUKW1f892o5jGhBQ", "review_id": "e1uzSGecVi9q60RSbvmdbw", "text": "Summer time is supposed to be \"healthy time\", so I am trying to watch what I eat. Now, I will always be a big guy (not \"two fat twins on their matching motorcycles\" big, but you know, not little) but I definitely am eating more appropriately. However, I work in an office, and around 11:30, people start to double-think their lunch choices. Yes, the night before, a breakfast bowl from Jimmy Dean sounds like an excellent lunch selection, but all that pushing of buttons and watching your meal spin in the microwave? Forget it; one \"What are you doing for lunch\" from a buddy and I was out of there.\n\nAthenian was a prime lunch spot for me for awhile, and just fell out of favor. No time like the present to return, plus SB had never been there before today. We took the 2 minute drive to Central and rolled in to a 1/3 filled Athenian Express. Happy to have missed the rush, I immediately ordered my favorite dish, the gyro feta (no tomatoes/onions, add lettuce) with fries, and SB got a chicken sub and potato salad.\n\nFirst issue, no fountain soda? If I can't destroy myself with aspartame in my free refills, it's not a great lunch. Plus, I don't like drinking out of cans unless its a more adult beverage. Fix yo machine, Athenian!\n\nOutside of the $1.50 soda, the meal was as good as always. It was a bit lighter on the feta than usual (and LOVE me some feta goodness), but still had quite a pile. The meat was thick and cooked through, definitely filled up the pita to an overflowing Greek party. The french fries weren't overcooked, which is good because burned fries suck fully. Add in a side of tzatziki sauce to poor over everything, and times were well spent. It's a ton of food for what you pay, and one of the best deals downtown.\n\nMy coworker didn't fair quite as well, but it was more his preferences than issues with the meal. His chicken sub came with a huge breast, which I would think is a good thing, but for him caused the sandwich to be overstuffed (like I said, weird preferences). He demolished the entire thing, so it must have not been too bad, along with the potato salad, which he was a fan of as well.\n\nAll in all, very good lunch experience. I usually get take-out, but the Greek team had their World Cup game, so it seemed appropriate to hang out and watch the \"exciting\" 0-0 match-up. If we can get some fountain sodas up in there, Athenian will likely jump back on my radar (and I may even get a salad.....maybe).", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "lg2uC1KBnZkcCef1hBw0sg", "text": "This busy midsized Greek restaurant is a little odd inside, almost \"warehousey\", but wait 'til you taste the food!  My wonderful gyro was bigger than a Kronos, & it comes with a choice of side, which in my case was a good-sized Greek salad, & everything was SO GOOD!  Also, it was only $5.45 for everything, & there's even free parking out back!\n\nThis place is a great downtown lunch spot.   :-))", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f3LA83yEEBMj9q92H28O7w", "review_id": "m9tXZykPpeQSJ27FJIUElw", "text": "Great for hangovers during the world cup.  Quite tasty but nowhere near the best.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zing3W2AVxcHwmBHid-Fcg", "review_id": "Ain-0SFS0nC9u-YBKIAw6g", "text": "Oh, Athenian Express. You were so promising, alluring, and tempting when I walked in the door and yet, so disappointing.\n\nThe bad:\n- Awful gyro meat. This tastes like the gyro meat at Crave sandwiches, which we all know isn't real gyro meat. \n- THREE slices of gyro meat. THREE. I took a picture to prove that it literally only came with three slices. Whichever reviewer said that their sandwiches were bigger than a Kronos lied and lied mercilessly. Seriously, who gives three slices of meat?\n- The sauce was mediocre. It's homemade, but that doesn't mean it has to be mediocre. \n- Fries aren't anything special. They taste like fries that come in a bag, no special seasoning or anything. \n- Cubs fans. Enough said. \n\nThe good:\n- I ordered fries, which I got, but they also gave me fruit. I don't know why, but this saved the review from being one star because the fruit salad had mango AND orange in addition to melons and strawberries.\n- Fast service. Damn fast. Maybe too fast since they gave me so little meat.\n\nOverall:\nI was so excited to go here because I only get gyros on a special occasion. Well hot damn, I won't go back. I'm going to stick to George's Famous Gyros on McKellips in Tempe where not only are they not Cubs fans but they use real gyro meat.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gcyEUr4DXcbjnGRAWFtfAQ", "review_id": "iNOZ7aKKrJRaCiMjxnTETw", "text": "Glad to have found a dope local spot for a Gyro. I finally checked this spot out for lunch and am happy as a clam. Caled in my order and was ready in about 10 minute. I got the gyro pita with feta, onions and tomato. It comes with a side, so I went with fries. Next time, I think I'll try the salad or potato salad. The Gyro was perfect. Great grilled pita, super good Tzatziki (sp?) and just the right amount of flavorful gyro meat/veggies. The fries were bland and soggy, but that didn't bother me that much. I saw a ton of other stuff on the menu that I can't wait to try. Can't wait to go back.\n\n***Parking*** I found it super easy to park on the East side of Central on Garfield and pop a quarter in the meter to just walk across, that's probably the easiest way to handle it", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tL_QF_iIGoaPd-otIGa22A", "review_id": "VB5tLn1tegimo9JnFZXdAQ", "text": "I LOVE Athenian Express!  My mom works downtown, and whenever I have a chance I go to meet her for lunch, it is definately my #1 pick!  She gets the steak or chicken picado and I always get the veggi pita.  I crave this place.  I wish there were more locations!", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "sGZpZoEKwQVNPRhG3OjudQ", "review_id": "4TFtHu9ufrPXMy4cPlHZoQ", "text": "Been working downtown for 5 years and went to this place for the first time today.  My wife had the gyro feta salad and I the gyroa feta pita sub.  Both were good, really nice gyro meat.  The only thing I didn't like about my gyro was that the tomatoes and onions weren't cut up enough, and kept falling out of the pita, but otherwise the taste was right on for a gyro.\n\nIts a good lunch joint, but kind of hard to get to because its right next to the light rail.  The price is good too.  Will definitely go back as it looks like they have a good selection of greek and Chicago style items.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IUWjTmXc3wLVaMHz33inaA", "review_id": "pinART3gZIUSjmDkZjPTqg", "text": "My husband and I ate here after I purchased a Groupon. We both really enjoy Greek food, so we were excited to try this place out for lunch.  While the food was not bad, I definitely will not return.\n\nI ordered the falafel pita.  I thought the falafel was very dry, and there really wasn't enough tahini to help out the situation.  The portions were huge, so if you like that sort of thing, then this place is for you.  However, I am not a big eater, and leftovers tend to go bad in my fridge, so I was not particularly impressed with the portions.  \n\nMy husband ordered the chicken parmesan sandwich.  Basically they took a chicken breast and threw marinara sauce and a little cheese on it and served it up.  The chicken did not have too much flavor, did not seem like it had been marinated or cooked in any interesting way.  Really, it was just a ton of mediocre food for not too much money.\n\nThis place wasn't bad, but it also wasn't good.  Come here if you like enormous portions of alright food for not too much money.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Km0MQav49WBjFQlifoylcQ", "review_id": "alE8Yhw08so0cC9LF-nltw", "text": "The food here is not very consistent...and I love greek food and lived in Greece for one summer , so Iove greek food! I ordered the Feta Gyro with fries--really good the first time, so-so the next lunch trip.  The tzaki was a highlight.   My friend got the vegetarian pita and fresh fruit--she loved it and the fruit was fresh and the serving really good for a side.  We got there a bit before noon and had no problem ordering, but it got pretty busy around the lunch hour!  FYI parking can be a bit confusing, but it's in back!", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "100Df1wcVrl9rJgB7EG6xw", "review_id": "xdFbeIRF-xup6bqz4QfrFw", "text": "I actually stumbled upon this place when I was on my diet and I have been a fan since.  I love that it is a local place and it is family owned.  Not to mention they are Chicago Cubs fans!!!  \n\nThe food is great and the portions are just enough.  I love the chicken picado salad and love that it comes with warm pita bread as well.  It is always busy around lunch time but clears out around 1 or so on the weekdays.  I have been here on weekends and the place is pretty quiet.  \n\nThe only complaint is that it can be pretty slow sometimes but the food makes up for it!", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AvzoWeiZ1yMZKlYU8jB2PA", "review_id": "zAd06RwHuug8oyBcB7oLeg", "text": "I love this place. I'm so glad I finally stopped in. Huge seating area. Great prices. Huge portions. I got a gyro with feta and it was darn good. Was it the best gyro in town? No. But it was very respectable. The pita bread had a nice chewy crustiness to it. The meat was seasoned and moist, and the toppings of tomato, onions, yogurt sauce (tetziki sp) and feta were very generous.  I love a good messy sandwich and this fit the bill.  It came was large side of fries. A nice meal for 7 bucks.  The rest of the food all looked tasty and well-portioned. I'm going back for burger, then a salad, then a chicken sandwich and then a sub.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AeucYo8J-rZjcq09Wuqsjw", "review_id": "ajXtuK4yydai5OhwqXEo-g", "text": "Solid three stars.. i was not able to try the hummus on this trip since that would have been the determining factor if this place would get a fourth star or not.\n\nThree stars for the food we did have, price, and portions were good as well. My friend had the feta gyro and thoroughly enjoyed it. i had a turkey/cheese pita it was good could only eat half..it was a lot of food. You get a choice of fries, salad, fresh fruit and a potato salad i believe. we both had the fresh fruit and it was very good. Nice assortment as well. Just not one measly grape and a crapload of cantaloupe..had strawberries, mango..the whole shebang.\n\nThe spanakopita was just alright :/\n\nglad there is Greek food spot close to my job since it is not that common in this area, def not bad and i  will be back to try it again.. there's some potential.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7C-jyTrOX-iJ-MrSJuh-8A", "review_id": "zQaa2kuXNad1fwNl9y_Hgg", "text": "You must look for the signs to park in the park and they will direct you, might I mention that right across the street is Short Leash Dogs? so take your pick. The inside is surprisingly big, dim, and cool. If you enter in the back to your right you will find the enormous condiment counter with every hot sauce, sauce you can think of. The menu is really big and we took about several minutes to look everything over.\n\nIn addition to that, there are signs to modify everything if that doesn't make the menu that more exciting. Platter of big chocolate chip cookies, brownies and lemonade were calling my name but if it were not for my diet, I would have given in. I had the usual falafel plate with french fries and my other diner had the steak sandwich. The fries were thick but tasted a little old, and some were brown like they were old. The falafel was crisp, they are fried into little discs rather than balls and the pita bread, while soft, appeared not home made. \n\nI felt like I was still hungry after this meal. My companion's sandwich he proclaimed was good but was a bit too small, and the potato salad it came with seemed to be made with lots and lots of mustard and very little mayonnaise. The service was friendly and I will probably return to try something else as I saw they have breakfast specials but it has not become my most beloved of places.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lVEF4j-pU3TAlL4WeZ0BuQ", "review_id": "QQFN9bKTvHE8tHwAjyFi8w", "text": "The food is very tasty, just not always very fresh tasting in non-peak hours, i.e. 3 pm.  However they have a very interesting take on Greek food and they aren't too pricey.  Definitely worth trying and worth the occasional lunch trip.  Also parking can be tricky to find, but its in back.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Dw0b16ira4GoAm0wlWlYQA", "review_id": "I_lvcb1hzAJ7flTvnVfRHQ", "text": "Feta gyro, how i love thee! \n\nAthenian Express has an entire wall dedicated to menu options, and I just can't get myself to try anything different. The prices reasonable, the food fresh and tasty, it's a great lunch spot downtown. I visit, and will continue to do so at every opportunity. If i were to change anything, it would be to open for dinner and fix your soda fountain. But I am one happy customer! Lightrail accessible and parking in rear.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0Eck5WWuXkzee6uvqMy6zg", "review_id": "mOWe8tOFvGeETzYSyxWwcg", "text": "First time at Athenian for lunch today.  Really liked it - mom and pop atmosphere.....great menu.....good service.  Got the steak/mushroom pita - it was REALLY good.\n\nI'll be back and I'm looking forward to trying many more menu items.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p4nM3nMNFDqrFTh4fRsFzA", "review_id": "_sFFDiBfLLo6DC-ckIFz8g", "text": "I love Greek food and found George's Athenian Express through a non-New York friend (from Chicago).\n\nI immediately found the place to go for Greek food at excellent prices and good portions!\n\nNever get enough of the Gyro!", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7W4egS-WyR0hRHMfQtPEOQ", "review_id": "cgzsnrOmW2zX4hTB6FFJQw", "text": "This place it hit or miss for me. I have always ordered the feta gyro and either fries or a small Greek salad. Why is the soda machine always broken? Makes me wonder what else is broken and not fixed in the kitchen. I ate here for the 5th or 6th time on Thursday. The gyro is excellent, but the fries were overcooked and the oil didn't seem very fresh, as the fries had a brownish, oil soaked feel. I will return for the gyro, but I may skip the fries and stick to the salad.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eBwBjylS66qPcHs2_ajLag", "review_id": "YY5sEoL5K9Rdj2S4pppbdg", "text": "Scale of 1-10 (multiple visits):\n8 Food\n10 Service\n7 Atmosphere\n9 Value\n\nI like this place quite a bit.  I just wish they'd create less trash via all the paper and disposables, and I think the place would actually feel a little more right if it was smaller.  But the service is amazing, the food is yummy, and the prices are more than competitive.  I haven't quite figured out why they aren't open late-night on weekends for the post-club folks down the road.\n\nTip: Get their fries a little on the crispier side, and then dip them in the hummus.  Maybe I'm weird.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9IZ4Q_BdXwlVPAwf1EkZFA", "review_id": "Ntaj7ZCmzgf0N95Bwff_pA", "text": "My favorite lunch spot. Fresh food, amazing fruit, great fries and friendly service!", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ESrdXpT1yF7KZX52bPpnJg", "review_id": "U3UMqXxwYh0imnDpDb7Ojw", "text": "Athenian Express has a HUGE selection of things to chose from. They have salads, burgers, gyros, pasta, subs, and pitas! There are also LOTS of vegetarian items.\nTheir hummus is out of this world. They make it fresh every morning and it comes with a generous helping of their pita that they get flown in from chicago because it's some of the best pita in the country.\nI've had lots of different things on their menu and I liked each and every thing I've tried. Sometimes their fries are a little over cooked and under salted but whatever, I don't go there for the fries.\nThe gyros are great, so are their pitas. My favorite pita is the chicken picado. The chicken is always very juicy and fresh and the grilled vegetables are well cooked and pair well with the chicken.\nI know they're also doing breakfast now, which I have had once. I don't remember what I got because it was some years ago, but I remember leaving satisfied and full.\n\nI think for the price and quality, you just can't beat Athenian express. For a year, I worked right next door to them. I would stop in almost every day and get lunch and talk with the owner and his wife. They are very friendly and funny, as is their staff. I always felt welcomed. Even with phones ringing off the hook and lines out the door, they always have a smile on their faces.\nI stop in maybe once every 3 months or so and the only thing that's changed since I worked next to them is that they've renovated and made the place bigger. Some people might not like that, but they generate way too much business and they really needed the extra seating area.\n\nI love Athenian Express, and their employees. It's a hidden gem that I'm glad I found.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZZFCchKyoC2hcSznw79rzA", "review_id": "IrC3pGhHlTAhOq6FvoJLmQ", "text": "Food is fresh and delicious. Atmosphere is comfortable and welcoming. I loved it.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Rx2RD3sfwsbWJcydrm2bAg", "review_id": "LNThd21eWqrJrJsf4SoXVw", "text": "Great Service.  Gyro Picado was a fine pita sandwich,  Very few jalape\u00f1os in the mix, heavier on the green bell peppers.  Will try another sandwich if I come back.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M6oU3OBf_E6gqlfkLGlStQ", "review_id": "sEnkrs0a85Iwo7if2byhyA", "text": "The greek's just don't make a good falafel, I should know this by now, alas I had to try it.\n\nAthenian express is a cute down town fast Greek eatery, you order at the counter and they bring it out. They have a array of food items salads pitas pastas sandwiches etc.\nI went for the falafel as usual. It was cheap enough ~$5 it came with a choice of side }(Salad, fries or potato salad). It comes as a round Peta cut in half with a few flat dry falafel patties and a plastic cup of tiziki. The side salad is nice but small if you are hungry go for the fries. Over all I was not impressed but I will try some other item here.\n\nBig plus for me was the huge hot sauce selection.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "wtytRKBC1lQLmvTRx6qfSA", "text": "I'm a huge fan of Greek food.  I've been to Athens, and I loved it there.  And believe it or not, I like \"express\" aka fast casual restaurants where you order at the counter and they bring your food to the table.\n\nSo, when I found myself downtown and hungry for lunch, heading over to Athenian Express was a no-brainer.  I can't say that I'll be rushing back, but it was fine... it delivered on what I was in the mood for on that day.\n\nLunch pricing is super affordable and portions are large.  The Greek Salad was nothing special - I've definitely had better (but I've had worse too). \n\n**One key thing to note: I do not recommend adding chicken to your salad.  It's not the greatest quality chicken.  If you do go here, stick with the vegetarian options.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d7cPVfUhlcKLl171wquzzg", "review_id": "lYhA3S4dcRy-NZWVR-PB2Q", "text": "Really liked the Chicken Pita sub here", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "cRyNICH0mhjxagvSyVr60Q", "review_id": "-mFB4Y6hDP3zhsApuI4U_A", "text": "I wouldn't exactly call this the best gyro I've every had, nor would it be a close second - or third.\n\nThe gyro was made with pre cooked pieces of (beef/lamb) gyro and not sliced off a cone. I'm not sure where this new trend is coming from, but I've had a few gyros from othe Med. places around the valley, and all were made with the same or similar pre packaged gyro pieces.\n\nIn case any gyro / greek / mediterranean restaurateur cares, the pre packaged gyro meat is NOT GOOD. I'm just not sure what else there is to be said. If you can't do a decent gyro, I'm just not coming back. Sorry. :/", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "At7cNBShE1OErhavh4Q9Hg", "review_id": "Ia888hPLGrT4Dgf1B1wTPw", "text": "I LOVE Athenian Express. The vegetarian pita with hummus is SOOOO good!! There are tons of vegetarian options, actually, which is awesome. And I love the people there too :)", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DhLAQcBvOwJwDC1FHuUifw", "review_id": "4iJltbaKqOkvF9v7yqkU0A", "text": "This place is awesome when you want good food and dont have much time. When I am in a pinch I will order the falafel to go. It is filling and yummy!  I have also had the gyro and side salad on previous visits. Highly recommended!!", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a09ENYogqRn0sQ8J2D_rng", "review_id": "iXrn5lGemAih7gl8XyRxRA", "text": "My baby turned me on to this place.  I love it so much. Such a good place to eat", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_tBu-2i9uT6LFxh-TyEOHA", "review_id": "ygVApLq3sbc_U-Y9zFWRdQ", "text": "Affordable and good.  Clean restaurant.  Will return.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1rwtkywcms6ej0Wmcxm1Nw", "review_id": "l2mP29_SFZkieLDhloe_KQ", "text": "The best lunch in Downtown Phoenix. I always get the gyro picado with feta cheese. But great salads the offer a healthy, low fat & carb options. If you are in the area I highly recommend.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JC7nd7_Vf3QL9-PAnEpU7Q", "review_id": "DcBjPoyYi8EZjip-GHReaw", "text": "Having gotten delivery from here a few times when I worked downtown I found that they had a diverse menu and prices where reasonable for the amount of food you got. The Gyro's where good but the Stuffed Avocado was EPIC. It is my go to item here.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "45V7-1r79DEG0HbuaKYIlg", "review_id": "aRzPluM65bkx1cMrl-wdZg", "text": "Completely and totally A-OK.\nSeveral people in my office regularly get food delivered from here.\n\nI've had the gyro pita a few times, the Greek salad with gyro meat, fruit salad, tossed salad, fries and baklava.\n\nThe food is always fresh, delivery is quick.\nIt's not the best gyro by a long shot - but there's nothing in the world wrong with it.\n\nFor lunch delivery, it's one of the best options at my office. I have never been super impressed - but I've never been disappointed, either.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CSyRCBpSyeNGPy7fAGWwtg", "review_id": "CoMtJ6a_hO7UMGU3PaoXRA", "text": "One of my favorite paces to grab a quick lunch when I'm at work. The place is not the best looking one, but the food is definitely yum and fresh. The Greek salad and hummus are my favorite. Oh and the cashiers are very very nice!!", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0frBN-DPC2zlHLUWeG6-0A", "review_id": "zkguGKpc-McIO1uOKNI_xA", "text": "This place is quick and centrally located, but the food is pretty average. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here, but it's useful for when I'm in the area.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Xp7TZzQ-To7MUAfEiji2SA", "review_id": "EC8xiXvEcaiJtiEO3MWlrQ", "text": "LOVE this place! I eat here on a monthly basis and always have great services and food. It's affordable and quick! Definitely worth checking this place out!", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JsimV2W4h6_H6sybcPyU4Q", "review_id": "2350UHu3NmLvzDVj2FtXVw", "text": "It's a good place for lunch in Phoenix. The food is inexpensive and the service is always friendly. They also deliever but the last time I ordered delivery, it was well over an hour by the time my food arrived. I either eat there now or order ahead and go pick up.  \n\nThe vegetarian pita with hummus is really good. They sautee the vegetables and always put plenty of hummus on the pita. I always get a side of fruit with it because the fruit is always fresh and a good selection. Most places just do melons for fruit cups, but this place includes berries, kiwis, and grapes which make for a great dessert after lunch. It's a lot of food though, so come hungry or be prepared to leave some on the table.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AZuecYaQ7aVpt3mXxmCcSw", "review_id": "5iyuWIxaZCFZLQeObeQITw", "text": "Express my ass, I stopped in this place today for lunch (to-go might I add) and ended up waiting almost 40 mins for chicken souvlaki and fries...I told them my lunch was over by the time they handed me my to-go bag no apology, complimentary drink, discount NOTHING....only to add to it being mediocre greek food. Save your time & money and go elsewhere.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BjuCl6xzbj8mB2GiCklq6g", "review_id": "IxdyW0CWQMb3mlH7ZsisUQ", "text": "I like it!  The chicken pitas are tasty. I've only gone for lunch since I work downtown, but I always enjoy the food.  Try ordering the hummus too!  I just wish they stayed open late at night.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jsj_4S-Jee7gKanYIuMSBQ", "review_id": "CwcSwl5gx11WYHxQtG2rrg", "text": "Origin of GYRO: Modern Greek gyros turn, from Greek; from the rotation of the meat on a spit..... Not here, 3 pieces of pre-cut delivered frozed gyro meat with 6 thick slices of tomato on a super thick pita, the kind that would be well paired with a mountain of freshly shaved and grilled cone meat topped with a nice scoop of sauce.  Could not taste the meat over the bread and tomatoes, sauce was bland and boring.  They may have other, better items on the menu but when you call out for the ol' #1 at a Greek/Med. restaurant and it is a huge flop I will not be back to explore.  \n\n2 stars because the service was wonderful and I saw a salad that I wished I had ordered.....", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "hICGaOA84m4VA4N_HuQc6A", "text": "Wow, it took a long time to make it back around to this place but I had lunch here today, joined by Mike C. & Jackie C.  I went with a Gyro & a Greek Salad.  Both were delicious and it was only $6.25.  Also, the free parking out back is a big plus for this downtown location and the staff members were friendly & attentive.\n\nExcellent place!     :-))", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zkrw1RTEQmofcEHc_9v2ag", "review_id": "JM7JpqBtb6afcPYDQBLYMQ", "text": "This place is great! Use to eat at it maybe 4 times a week! I use to work at the record store next door and me and the guys would always order breakfast & lunch. George, the owner was a great friendly guy always took care of us next door. It's a great family operated business with great service and delicious food.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XGiAs4fHzMr0rJhJeOyQyg", "review_id": "UhDFBewAoLWgLUaETlJuZA", "text": "Service is the best. Everyone is super friendly. Love love love the Authentic Greek Salad..... The veggies are just so fresh and the feta is so creamy!!! One of the best lunch places downtown. I love the quirkiness of the restaurant. The only reason it is not five stars is the bread is usually hard around the edges.  But don't let that keep you away.....", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TXN53-oke4gHDdLAu4ksBQ", "review_id": "iM4LI4LkkDxNyISJOprjnA", "text": "When I want to go Greek I go to Athenian Express!!!!! This place is totes amazeballs. I love everything from the hummus to the falafel...they have patio seating so I prefer to go to the restaurant and sit outside. Very CA casual and peaceful. Def make a point to visit.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lC4X2crUuxT9Ac9BlOX4Uw", "review_id": "X1E3P1TuZCB2WQTKDZFkwg", "text": "Now, I know there are science centers in every major city. But right here in downtown Phoenix, we've got one that's world class. The Arizona Science Center holds more than 40,000 square-feet of gallery space and over 300 hands-on exhibits. Great for the kids, the relatives, even for a unique first date. \n\nHere on limited engagement, the Body Worlds3 exhibit is an amazing collection of 200 authentic human specimens! Not for the faint (and probably not for younger children without a lot of explanation), the display include skeletons, individual organs, transparent body slices, as well as entire bodies.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "2FtCOwNwd6UsBgScSc1_Ug", "review_id": "JGnmkosM1ZB6ZZONljzy9w", "text": "The Science Center has a lot of great things to offer.  I recently went for one of their \"Adult Night Out\" presentations -- this is a series of speakers and/or presentations tailored for a more mature crowd.   They hold them the first Friday of every month (which coincides nicely with the Artwalk).  Their normal displays need  to be updated or rotated a bit more often.  I've been there several times since last winter -- and they have not changed out the displays once.  They get additional points for the BodyWorld exhibition and planetarium (but these are extra charge).  I also wish they could offer validation for parking -- as it can get pretty expensive.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "g4QBRm02yc42lmAVd2qKFg", "text": "Sorry, I wasn't impressed with this museum.  I do think it's a worthy effort for such an institution and Phoenix should be glad to have it.  But after seeing Body Worlds this past weekend, I was disappointed with how disorganized the entry process was, and think it could be run better.\n\nThe exhibit itself was great.  Very crowded.  Tasteful presentation.  However, the Arizona Science Center seemed really understaffed and signage on where to line up (for entry to the museum AND entry to the exhibit) was very unclear.  \n\nIn its defense though, the space is stark, modern and very fitting for a science museum.  It's regular collection looked interesting (but did not have time to see it).  Great use of space, and I'll go back at some point.\n\nBTW, my parking was validated.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "-txH2zJSBZQHO6RWvoWXuQ", "review_id": "sOW0Ia-7r_9zmNIM6WoP6Q", "text": "The first time I took my son to the Science Center, he enjoyed it so much that I decided it was more than worth it to buy us a membership.  It has proven to be a great decision, because there is almost always something that's fun for us to go see to kill an afternoon.  There's usually an exhibit worth peeking at, or a new IMAX movie.\n\nThe static part of the museum is really nothing major.  It's fun the first time around, but then once you've seen it all, there's not much to go back for besides the play room and the dancing magnets (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_p_AijTtlc  which by the way have totally hijacked that song at the start, in my mind.  It cracks me up and I could watch it for ages). \n\nToday we saw the Titanic and Dinosaur exhibits.  The Titanic was really pretty interesting.  Tons of actual artifacts and recreations of various rooms.  The weirdest thing to me though was the recreation of an iceberg.  Anyone here not know what ice looks like?  Anyway, it was fun and something pretty neat to see.  And did you know that all the items that are down there have actually had their chemical makeup changed by the pressure and lack of oxygen down there?  And that they'll fall apart or even explode if simply brought up to surface?  Well I didn't, so I consider the afternoon a success, having learned something new.\n\nTwo of the more interesting bits of the exhibit:  the \"boarding passes\" that we were given with names of real passengers (of course I was in first class).  At the end of the exhibit, there is a wall with the names of all passengers and whether or not the survived.  My son survived, the traveling companions listed on my pass survived, but alas, I succumbed to the cold waters of the Atlantic that night.  Also, there was a lady all dressed up \"in character\", sitting on a bench reading a book.  I think I want that job even more than I want Gabi's job.\n \nThe dinosaur exhibit was... well kinda lame.  Big dinosaur robot things that sort of jiggled and swayed around.  We were naughty and touched one, and it kind of gave me the creeps.\n\nMy kid's review:  \"The Science Center is good for families, but after you go there once, you don't really know what else to do besides go to whatever special they're having.  The Titanic was really good.  Science Center gets 4 stars.  Titanic gets 5 stars\"", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tnaz6zW7sHsUhUtYYaZslg", "review_id": "9QE4k3-Z2LFlNn6J-aONyQ", "text": "I gave this 1 more star than it really deserves because I could sit and stare at the dancing magnet shavings for hours as well. =) My bf had to tear me away or else we wouldn't have time to see the rest of the museum!\n\nI'm from the CA Bay Area and we have pretty darn impressive museums in SF, so what made me want to see one in Phoenix? One word: Forensics. They had a \"CSI\" type of exhibit, and although I'm not a fan of the show, I thought it'd be cool to go since I'm so enthusiastic about forensic science.  I was quite disappointed perhaps because they had everything that I already knew (life cycle of a blow fly), stages of decay, etc. But also because it was quite small in size.  For the kids it was pretty awesome with all the maggots and bugs, and if you're a fan of the show, maybe. *It's gone now though. i didn't join Yelp until recently*\n\nI must say that they utilized as much space as they could with 3 stories.  My bf and I had a blast at the different exhibits, especially the Physics themed one with pulleys and puzzles.  Other than that, I think I wouldn't go back unless they had some cool new exhibit.\n\nGiven its location, I think the residents of Phoenix might enjoy one visit to the Science Center just to see what it's about...\n\nFor tourists, I'd suggest going to a different museum.\n\nPROS: Fun exhibits, good for kids/teens\nCONS: Small, once you go, you've seen it all, not worth going again unless something spectacular is happening.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "eatsTYGR2CNM-Huxgm_TVw", "review_id": "wAotgO0GaKmp2FMfnaWrlg", "text": "The Arizona Science Center offers a series of programs called adult's night out  which are held the first Friday of every month. These lectures cover focused overviews on topics ranging from Genetics and Nanotechnology to Native American medicinal utilization of native plants found in the Southwest. \n\nThere is always interesting science or engineering content but the value and interest of the talks is essentially the somewhat direct non-mass-media poisoned or dumbed down views of the individual speakers themselves. While I would attend the talks regardless I have found additional value in the evening because of the extended hours that the science center offers which allows you to catch an IMAX film and see the latest flavor of exhibit (Body Worlds, Titanic, etc.) after the lecture. \n\nI would have loved to have given the Science Center 4 stars but I am constantly annoyed by the science center's staff inability to get one of the three microphones set up correct for the speakers ahead of time causing a speaker to waste 5-10 minutes every month.\n\nBeer and wine are available for purchase during the event. The adult's night out lectures are free, normal planetarium, IMAX, and special exhibit prices still apply.\n\nArizona Science Center Web Site:\nwww.azscience.org\n\nAdult's Night Out:\nwww.azscience.org/adults_night_out.php", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Up7hPr0stRaKm0lkscs_yw", "review_id": "FlV-eh63lv40x5gx-KC28A", "text": "Went to go see the Grand Canyon IMAX show.  It was so good!  3D and everything.  I keep telling all my friends to go check it out!", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "zHH2Iz49wCZYYDLBTv0YOg", "review_id": "BRLbMoUuKZQOmH86S7uHmw", "text": "Did the general admission pass at the Arizona Science Center + the Black Holes show at Dorrance Planetarium with my little brother earlier this afternoon. General admission exhibitions were pretty neat - four floors filled with interactive learning exercises for kids, although I must admit I did learn a few things myself. He's almost 8 and he enjoyed maybe 60-70% of them. Some weren't working, and the rest were 'kind of lame' (for younger kids).\n\nThe black hole show in the planetarium was very cool. First half was basically a documentary narrated by John de Lancie (Q from Star Trek) with really interesting facts and amazing graphics. Second half was hosted by one of the local astronomers - very funny guy - who basically broke down the night sky and all the constellations for us, and threw in quite a few fascinating myths and legends of various cultures. Worth checking out.\n\nOh, also learned a new word I've just got to share: \"spaghettification\". Technically, it describes how you would be stretched like spaghetti should you ever find yourself passing within a black hole's event horizon (not recommended). But I've been secretly brainstorming other uses for it all day.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ai2W745a8wrLHJr7TY0FCA", "review_id": "cKS9sGXjHHZt8PpHP9_Mpw", "text": "The AZ Science center is great for kids which is why Adult's Night Out is twice as good!\n\nI checked out the science center at last nights first Friday of the month \"adults only night\".  Not only was admission free but they validated out parking making it free as well.  We were able to check out all of the exhibits with little or no wait and with adults only it was much less hectic than on a regular day.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 11, "useful": 11, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "V0y4fqp-4pSRfsz0FmsjPA", "review_id": "Dba4SfafM-i4MFjPnAV0tQ", "text": "I will not tell a lie. I went for Adult's night because libations were to be served. Well they lied, their was not any \"ADULT\" type drinks. I wanted to see the Planetarium show but we missed it. Thats the only thing I would come back for period. The best thing was the \"Weather Demo\" it cooled me off and made me hot at the same time almost like an x love and the worst part is you will never get the time you spend here back. I'd say if you have a toddler they would enjoy the AZ Science Center that is all.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "xOGl6TnFuSlu0Sicer0OLg", "text": "I've been here a few times and went again last night for Adults' Night Out.  I thought the weather exhibit was pretty cool, except for the rain part.  I mean, it was Friday night and MY HAIR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Good thing I picked up The New Times to cover my head with.\nI also went for Body World about a year an a half ago.\nI love the set-up of the museum.  It's easy to navigate.  The people who work there *really* dig their jobs.  I ran into the projectionist after the exhibit at the Rose and Crown.  He seemed pretty happy!\nI live so close, I should get a membership, but I'm afraid of commitment.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 11, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "wHg1YkCzdZq9WBJOTRgxHQ", "review_id": "-RwXD75BviZ19JslZX64YQ", "text": "What the hell happened to beer and wine and free appetizers at Adults' Night Out?!!  Although I didn't always partake, it was nice to know it was there if I needed it.  \n\nAdults' Night Out is offered the first Friday night of each month after closing.  It's free to visit the exhibits and attend a lecture.  There's also an IMAX showing or Planetarium presentation that you pay extra for.  And the best part-it's child free!!!!!\n\nThis last week was the first time my husband and visited the new Dorrance Planetarium.  It's state-of-the-art and a great show.  Neal was our presenter, and I have to say, he is absolutely hilarious.  Although we did watch a recorded film on black holes, part of the presentation was history and stories related to various constellations.  Neal catered the lecture somewhat to the fact it was Adults' Night, and there was some more adult material.  I felt like I was at a comedy show with special effects.  \n\nNow, if only they can do something about the beverage situation.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 8, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "0bNXP9quoJEgyVZu9ipGgQ", "review_id": "hek9xsAWQzdcu5WoOAkezg", "text": "Great for kids due to the interactive qualities of the exhibits.  My niece and nephew really enjoyed the Gross Human Body exhibit (or something like that).  As an adult, I really liked the IMAX movie regarding the rivers of the Grand Canyon.  I tried watching 3-D once when I was younger, and I was not able to experience the depth perception then.  Guess the new toric contact lenses have greatly improved my eyesight!\n\nI recently received a calendar of upcoming events, and while I was not able to partake in the center's previous events due to the child-friendliness of said events, I am looking forward to the Adults' Night Out and Science Cafe features.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 8, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "tdNV2Wb0LrFpm1Yfov_Klw", "review_id": "tDZHTkkYByTaivgr7lNKkg", "text": "Wow , this place has just revamped many of their exhibits and boy are they fun. It is time to get busy and learn science principles at the same time.  From the new exhibit  Digital world,  to  Forces of Nature  and the Planetarium , the Science Center is packed with hands on displays  for kids of all ages to explore.   You have to try the bed of nails!! Really a bed of nails. \n\nI just spent the evening a  free teacher's workshop to learn more about what the museum has to offer and it seems like they have more than ever to  explore. Teachers if you go to the  workshop  you can get a free teacher's membership for the year! Sweet Deal. \n\nThe Planetarium just  upgraded to a special screen that is state of the art and is found only in 4 other places in the world.  You can observe galaxies, planets, learn  about the position of stars in the night sky .It was very impressive.  They also have an Imax theater with several choices of movies.  And for you Trekkies out there , they just opened up a Trekkie exhibit.  Live Long and Prosper!", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "E5QyEU6FCQwnTys0S73zNw", "review_id": "k7Aa0GjGLw2jehyn-HQmww", "text": "i think the arizona science center is pretty cool.\n\ni've only been here a few times...and unless something really really cool is going on..i will not make it a point to come back often. but it's cool factor is high enough to give it 4 stars instead of just give it 3.\n\n\nthis place is seriously allot better with a beer in your hand. trust me.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "66tWp8ThwPATFUxYNPyYLw", "review_id": "6dA-YB61FT7BXUWffxNRwg", "text": "A recurring theme of my childhood was \"DON'T TOUCH THAT!\"  \"PUT THAT DOWN RIGHT NOW\" and \"SO HELP ME, I WILL RIP OFF YOUR LITTLE ARMS AND LEGS\".  Ok, that last one might not be totally related, but clearly, I'm scarred.  For some reason as soon as you tell me not to touch something, I'm all \"TOUCHY TOUCHY TOUCHY!\"  and that does not work in most museums!  They get really pissy if you reach for the Mona Lisa.  \n\nSo the Arizona Science Center is PERFECT for those who share my tactile proclivities.  YOU CAN TOUCH EVERYTHING! For those who are germ phobic, plenty of hand sanitizing stations to keep you clean.\n\nWe spent about 4 hours, you could go longer with older children, but if you have toddlers that might be your max.  You can leave and come back with the wristband, in spring or fall it would be perfect to go in the AM, have a picnic, and then come back for additional visits.\n\nThe Planetarium and the IMAX, as well special exhibits like the Star Trek the Exhibition.  We paid extra for the IMAX and Star Trek, but decided we didn't have time for the Planetarium.  That is on my must go back for list.   The Star Trek exhibit was good - but I'm a geek, so I wouldn't recommend it for a non-Trekkie.  I thought it was well worth it.  The IMAX was also great - my mom loved it since it was about Santorini, Greece, and she's been there.  \n\nBut the highlight for me were the hands on exhibits.  All of them were great - and I actually learned some stuff!  I could go on and on about each of them, but I really think if you like cool stuff, touching things (THINGS, NOT PEOPLE) and have a sense of adventure and wonder, you would really enjoy a day here.\n\nNote:  Until April 2010 you can get up to 4 free admissions with the Culture Pass, I think those are only good for the general admission, I doubt it includes the special parts, but still a great deal!", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "EKwGhgLrM18ErVKKeYE2UA", "review_id": "bdBndgZVqy2R2_ozeOMyFQ", "text": "We went for Adults' Night Out. They have it every First Friday from 5:30-9. It's free and there are no kids. Woo hoo! It was fun getting to play with everything without having to be the nice mature adult and let the kids at it first. Unfortunately, I didn't get to try this out when there was alcohol and apps, but we still had a great time. The weather area was pretty cool and they have a Lego play area right now for that small exhibit . The dancing metal shavings were awesome. I want one of those things! The lecture is free, but the planetarium is not.\n\nThere's a light rail stop a couple of blocks west of the Science Center if your riding t west if you don't want to drive here and look for parking.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LzTtvcjciEAeb5C1Wjc-Hw", "review_id": "NVWUfVurRZLcSbiB4xef3w", "text": "I enjoy the science museum. Interactive fun is always the best way to learn, but i always feel as if their can be more exhibits and better use of space. Maybe its the architecture but it just feels as if the place is bare. What they do have is interesting and really may depend on the specific exhibits that are showcased on how much you enjoy it.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "z-X-cAwVB1wIsAJnxpwr7g", "review_id": "vufFp4Qh1acAeDbfbwOkcQ", "text": "I am a big fan of hands on science-y things. I used to volunteer at San Jose's Tech Museum of innovation (check it out!) every week for 2 years and I was never bored. So when yelp told me there was a hands on science place in Arizona, I had to go.\n\nPros -\n1. It's big! It has 4 floors and about 4-5 galleries.\n2. It's very interactive. Somehow, they manage to make sure each exhibit has a button you can press or a panel you can lift.\n3. Kid friendly. Bring your kids. But not the bratty ones. Those can stay at home.\n4. Variety. It had a gallery on construction, a Lego gallery, one of the sun, and some psych related stuff! =)\n\nCons -\n1. Parking. It's either expensive meters or the parking garage (go for the garage and get your ticket validated)\n2. It's not expensive, but it's not super cheap. I think it was $12/adult, which is alriiight.\n\nOverall, it's a good place to explore, but once is good enough for me.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "nc3cqVN0UuB3m50-CcMftw", "review_id": "IFod2K6hVS9gG4J-IOan3A", "text": "The Irene P Flinn Theater is  great. I went to see Sharks 3D here yesterday. I wasn't scared.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "WZCAwPXauKtNoAhHK2-pCA", "review_id": "uxogInDH2ji_lnmlyclngg", "text": "Alright.  I'm going to be the bad guy and give the AZ Science Center a 2 star rating.  \n\nIn my mind, the key to a successful hands-on exhibit is:\n1. Demonstrate a cool science topic with a \"wow\" factor that grabs my attention\n2. Now that you've got my attention, explain *what* just happened, and *why* it happened.  TEACH ME SOMETHING.\n\nThe exhibits in this museum are SEVERELY lacking in the second half.\n\nYou have to understand I'm a 5-year old science geek at heart.  Which means I love to play with toys, but I also love to find out what makes the toys tick.\n\nPush down on this platform and a smoke ring ejects from a big box.  Wow that was cool.  What made that happen?  Oh, no explanation, I guess I'll move onto the next exhibit...\n\nPull on the rope positioned higher on the lever and it's easier to move than pulling on the rope positioned lower.  Wow, that was cool.  What made that happen?  Oh, no explanation, I guess I'll move onto the next exhibit...\n\nTurn on a light that projects an upside-down image through a lens and appears right-side-up on the wall.  Wow, that was cool.  What made that happen?  Oh, no explanation, I guess I'll move onto the next exhibit...\n\nYou can see the pattern here.\n\nAnother big beef I had was that there were way too many stations for kids to just play with legos or draw with crayons or make origami.  \"This is how a house is built.  Draw a house on paper with crayons...\"  The most egregious in this category was the Ford sponsored Robots gallery.  Lots of playing with dominos, drawing with crayons, and reading quotes from your favorite movie robots.  That's it.  No joke.  Nothing informative at all.  And I stupidly paid extra for it.  I'm sure that with a good rotating exhibit, the museum would have garnered a third star from me.\n\nBy far the saving grace of this museum is the live demonstrations, where they do actually teach you something while wowing you with such things as exploding fireballs.  \n\nBut honestly, the museum itself felt like a big playground for kids with ADD to run amok.  I know some people are going to think \"It's a museum for kids, it's supposed to be that way.\"  Well, that's true to an extent, but the museum should be both fun AND INFORMATIVE, not fun and pointless.  You might as well take your kid to a Chuck E Cheese for fun and pointless.  At least they might walk away with a back scratcher or a kazoo, as opposed to walking away with nothing...", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "QBQlErZajdIyXX84dvFUnQ", "review_id": "-GauEPZ2ruAC0FUInQbqKg", "text": "I was excited about going here. My girlfriend and I took her daughter last week. I think its great for kids. We thought there would be lots of things for everyone but mainly geared towards kids. Other that the stuff they always have there, they do have exhibits that come thru for a few weeks or months and those are cool and tend to be a little more for the adults. Anyway I feel this place needs more exhibits for adults to enjoy. Glade that I went but not sure ill be back.I wish I had more to say about this place but I just was not impressed.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 8, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "X6hZHntAhIeRMbSOwTw9pQ", "text": "Don't be fooled into thinking the Arizona Science Center is just for kids. I've been both with my nephew and with fellow \"big kids\" aka adults. Every time I go, I have a blast and it's not necessary to borrow your friend's child in order to find an excuse to go. The Science Center is equivalent to some of finest science centers across the nation with their state of the art technology, interactive exhibits and activities for all ages. \n\nDuring past visits, I've enjoyed traveling exhibits like the Titanic exhibit years ago. As you entered, they gave you a piece of paper with a name on it. As you walked through the exhibit you looked for the name and learned about who the person was. Then at the very end, there was a wall full of names and you got to see if the name they gave you survived or not. Even though I was a history major in college, I learned several new facts in this exhibit and it was extremely interactive and educational with fun mixed in! \n\nCurrently, they have an exhibit called \"Forces of Nature\" where you can learn about different weather patterns, climates and how weather happens. In the middle of the exhibit you can walk up onto a stage-like area where you experience different weather patterns interactively. I won't give it away, but you could get stuck in some rainy weather! \n\nJust recently, I was giving a super secret sneak peak into the brand new exhibit launching on 9/27 called \"All About Me.\" They've been working on this exhibit for at least a year if not longer and it certainly shows! The amount of thought and energy they put into each exhibit is incredible and it's an extremely dynamic experience. Throughout the exhibit, I \"x-rayed\" a body and learned about different body parts, I entered a stomach and discovered the ins and outs of the digestive system (no pun intended) and there was even an intestine slide to take a ride down. I placed my hands hands on a censored area and a drum beat to the rate of my heart! Needless to say, the exhibit excited me and while I definitely am still a kid at heart, it was the adult in me who couldn't wait to come back and explore some more. \n\nBefore I go, I want to share some other favorites that the Science Center offers...the Imax and Adults Night Out! They have a state of the art, full size Imax theater on site and they show movies like Under the Sea. I am a big fan of the Imax and have been swept away into different worlds many times here. Adults Night Out is just that, where you can explore the exhibits, attend an Imax show and have a fun night out sans any children! I also heard a rumor that they might be bringing alcohol back during these nights! Let's wait and see. :)", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "09a-xHKiKtItnN6JwT64Sg", "text": "I thought this museum was good, not great.  I'd say it's mostly for kids, for one thing.  Also, some demonstrations were not working & there was an extra charge of $5 for the current featured exhibit.  The IMAX theatre also costs extra.\n\nIf you can only visit one museum right now, I'd send you to the Arizona Museum of Natural History instead.  It's pretty awesome!    :-))\n\nArizona Science Center is open 10-5 except Christmas & Thanksgiving.\n\nAdults:  $12\nSeniors 62+:  $10\nChildren 3-17:  $10", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6OWHDbEq23f24Vki_veHBA", "review_id": "rOzw2AxstMwHyHLzi4lyQA", "text": "After living in Arizona for close to five years, I finally made my way to the AZ Science Center. A friend was visiting from out of town and had to decide between here and the DBG. \n\nOnce we found our way to DTPHX, we got a parking spot and headed in. I guess they're doing construction or something because there's a temporary entrance, but it wasn't difficult to find. We paid our way and cruised around the current exhibit which is called \"Races\". While there were quite a few families there, I wouldn't say it's solely for children. My friend and I had a pretty good time and there are a lot of interesting exhibits and demonstrations. We spent probably a good two hours there, and we didn't visit the IMAX or planetarium (which is an extra cost). \n\nI'm not sure if I would come back, not because it was bad, but I'm sure things don't change too drastically. But it is a fun place to get out of the sun for an afternoon if you've never been.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RE_h-saaso1RXQNGKG-Raw", "review_id": "qG0qdq2ngQNamj9uA4o5nw", "text": "Disappointing. They spend all their money on the major travelling exhibits (Body Worlds, Narnia), so the rest of the exhibits look a little old and uninspired.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xdWsnbaTEfBMVHttqZDHxg", "review_id": "SP8mFz6l7_p1Q9QI_lijoQ", "text": "You'll notice a huge age discrepency, really young kids and then there are the adults of all ages.  So I give credz to any insitution that tries to keep kids engaged in using their minds  vs getting their game on in the mall.\n\nI love science museums, making a point to attend in any big city I travel to.  The exhibits seem lacking (even in simple terms) of the magic behind the science... hence probably why the feedback this place is so kids orientated.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9W_MeofBxF0lEzdKQMN9uQ", "review_id": "yHw72JYn36bjLTEuOU5PSw", "text": "After visiting the Detroit Science Center this place really wasn't a huge draw. This place also offers IMAX and a planetarium but its more money on top of the already 12 dollar ticket price. At the Detroit Science Center it was 13 dollars for everything.\n\nThey had an interesting exhibit on race but I feel like it wasn't hands on enough to get the little kiddies interested. I was with my mom and she was bored to death. Too much reading and the videos they had of those scientist talking um can you say boring if you aren't in class.\n\nI felt like the other exhibits on the 3rd floor wasn't too interactive but the other floors had interesting stuff and I would bring my future kids here. They have exhibits on being green, music, the earth, physics, biology, building houses, etc. I like the little lectures they offer. The people who work here are really friendly/bored.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "F1QFJa7GLu9ydXYFU2q4kw", "review_id": "zOA5kpUqklq_mLWK9Lm91w", "text": "The exhibits were standard science material.  \n\nThe few unique exhibits were very underwhelming.  The Race exhibit seemed like a huge waste of space.    The Digital world might have been interesting in 1999 .  \n\nHow will America jump to the forefront of science and techonology when our science centers produce this kind of fodder. \n\nI believe they were under construction on the facade so maybe something better will come on the horizon.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cLPvuGG1jDJLrVH-Dn4XEw", "review_id": "wcQqjRFdl6DqeQcqEsDjKQ", "text": "The body worlds exhibit was great if you can get thru it in 1-1/2 hrs. Forget any appointments after 3pm--you will be rushed and not worth your money. Don't purchase the $5 audio phone unless you have 5 hrs to spend there, the dialogue is informative but much too long to accomodate time limits. I am sure this is because the science center wants you to come back 2-3 more times to listen to it all--NOT GONNA HAPPEN! We are members and don't appreciate being pushed to come back 3 times to see the entire exhibit, leave the center open until everyone has finished if you are going to schedule late appts like this\n\nNot happy at all", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kMiQnYFmAYbjHyyIPGSwoA", "review_id": "lW59caHtNbJFj4JxrxeWEg", "text": "I will be upfront in saying that I have worked for the Arizona Science Center as a Summer Camp Instructor, so my review may be biased.\n\nThe ASC has a beautiful facility. True, some of the exhibits are better than others, but each exhibit has a goal of education in mind. I've found that children get the most out of the ASC when their accompanying adult takes the time to talk to them about what they are experiencing (even if it means reading the sign next to the display), rather than just letting the kid run around like a maniac. The ASC also has an awesome planetarium which is definitely worth checking out, along with the IMAX theater.\n\nI most recently visited the ASC for their educator preview of Body Worlds. The Body Worlds exhibit alone is worth visiting the Arizona Science Center, if only to open your mind to the complexity of your body. (Don't be ignorant! Learn something for a change!)\n\nWhat makes the ASC so great in my opinion is what they do for continuing science education. Have you ever had the opportunity to take a course at the ASC? Or a summer camp? The Arizona Science Center goes out of its way to make it an incredible learning experience for you or your child. They have rooms in their basement packed full with science equipment, alongside other enormous rooms where they build the next exhibit. ASC's goal is to educate Phoenix (children and adults) about science and nature. This means that the Arizona Science Center will continue to grow and prosper as Phoenix does - therefore we can only look forward to bigger and better things!", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "N2rvehlxiGV9uN7BjF1ocw", "review_id": "Z1CXs9xoAObKcdoh2t9LaQ", "text": "A very cool museum in downtown Phoenix.  I was surprised and pleased to see them host an exhibit on race.  It was fairly well done and very interesting.  I was mostly surprised because in a state full of bullshit racist policies against Latinos, there was discussion of institutional racism, white privilege, and the costs of both issues on a society.\nThe other exhibits were fun, but large parts of the museum were closed for renovation, which was disappointing.  I'd be interested to see what exhibits they have next time I'm in town.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cc32R3hFVXp4H9hl6oRdKg", "review_id": "KIpJf_wJggiaaKYwZs9sNg", "text": "It wasn't as sciencey as I had expected, but it was still pretty cool. What I really enjoyed was the theater in the middle of the first floor that exhibited science lab experiments for kids. I've been to better science centers, but the design of this place was definitely pretty cool!", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V5SOpcPoul01FuTZdwj59A", "review_id": "zOaY_8XS38DANea5hIWY7g", "text": "I hadn't been to the Science Center in probably 4 1/2 years, the last time Bodyworlds came to town. Yesterday, I experienced it again with my now-five-year-old son. \n\nSince we went for the reduced evening fee, we were only able to get an 8:15 pm entrance into the exhibit, giving us more than two hours to explore the rest of the center. My son was pumped, and we spent nearly that whole time on the first floor. He is a Lego fanatic, so 30 minutes with Legos, building an intricate house with a backyard nearly killed me...but I digress. After herding him into the rest of the first floor, the fun began. Luckily, my son is very bright and inquisitive, so he did more than just push buttons on interactive exhibits. He learned.\n\nIt took a bit of effort to pull my son from the rest of the activities into Bodyworlds, but he got there and was very good in the crowded, hot, and close spaces. We looked at everything, and I gave him a little instruction at each piece. Thankfully, I had prepped him prior, so he had cursory knowledge of body parts and how things work together. Also, his father is a nurse, so I'm sure he'd heard a few things there as well. \n\nOne of the things I like so much about the AZ Science Center is the interactivity. I've taken my son to the Children's Museum of Phoenix a number of times and that just feels like playing. Here, it feels like learning disguised as playing. And, to me, that's the best way to get a child to learn. I'm thinking a membership is in our future.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o7SuDHTqxJuQzaSHOFBKwA", "review_id": "iGH6PFcBHmag4mx0OpsMTw", "text": "Love body worlds! Can't wait to go back!  Puts a new spin on how you view the body.  I'm donating my body to science now.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "joIzw_aUiNvBTuGoytrH7g", "review_id": "N7Sa4QdL_iUPDkMjteSHUw", "text": "Bus load, after bus load, after bus load of kids with few adults to manage them.  Holy cow, what a disaster.  Throwing balls, running kids, and no adults from the schools nor enough science museum staff to manage it all.  This was quite an annoying experience, and hard to enjoy the exhibits.  They really need to get this under control.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DWWAB5DLmxukeNmkndELwQ", "review_id": "vqVrDlkS2icx-_yVJSjLBg", "text": "Took the family to Body Worlds today. All I can say is.... Get there early .... lots of attendees ... very crowded. Very educational ... wonderful displays. Highly recommend getting the audio tour.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZC49A1K-if7KP8VJXoqELQ", "review_id": "8IZnubCXgUJKALc3DQBEjQ", "text": "Fabulous exhibit in a beautiful building at a museum that is a non-profit organization adding so much to our downtown Phoenix!!!  What more can I say....I went to the BodyWorld exhibit early one morning during the week because I heard they can have a long line.  No line and it wasn't overly crowded.  (They only allow so many people in at once.)\n\nI found the exhibit a true art form.  I watched the 5 minute video of how they preserve the bodies and what goes into the poses and am amazed.  I think the audio is a must for $5 more.   I learned a lot and would go back. Oh, that's right.... I am...for the Annual Yelp Party!\n\nI have to say if I had children I would definitely take them to expose them to this amazing insight to our bodies.  A young Mom was there with a 4 year old & was explaining to her daughter what she was seeing, I have great admiration for parents that expose our youth to the arts and sciences, you go MOM!", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ky9pQ8AKufvZ63IxR41jGg", "review_id": "takCmz4Q7Ngb2CtX5pxJxA", "text": "The Ultimate Yelp Party 2011 was a smash hit. Great Food....Great Drinks....Great Music....Great Exhibits...Great Entertainment....Great Activities.....Great Staff.....Did I say everything was great.....LOL....Well I have to say I had a GREAT time as well. There is nothing in the world quite like a Yelp party....and once again the staffers at Yelp did not disappoint. Now the only reason I gave it 4 stars had nothing to do with the establishment.....or any of the other GREAT things I mentioned earlier...I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because we had to pay for parking which we didn't have to do at the Botanical Gardens last year.....and Secondly because the Botanical Gardens Party last year was GREAT....GREAT....and REALLY GREAT. Now with all that being said Yelp done a great job as usual....and I am looking forward to Next year's Ultimate Yelp Party. Eat, Drink, and be Merry my Friends!!!!", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "joFHyQyg2G8LnB9Ne3oBDQ", "review_id": "xLa51J3n3O-6h11LdCri0Q", "text": "I love this place.  It had been a while since my wife and I visited the Arizona Science Center, but we had to go when the Body Worlds and The Brain exhibit came to Phoenix.   Fascinating and amazingly preserved human bodies.  This is the first time my wife has encouraged me to look at naked women.  Honestly, if you have a chance to visit before the exhibit leaves town, go.  Soon.  Now would be good.  This special engagement will be gone after May 31, 2011.\n\nThere are a number of regular exhibits that are geared toward kids, many of them hands-on.  Several school bus loads of kids were there when we visited.   We did not spend much time near those areas.  You might try the late afternoon/evening, especially if you have your own young ones.  We returned again at a special event for adults only.  The \"kid\" zones can be entertaining for adults too.  Though, to a lesser degree.\n\nThe Dorrance Planetarium was oh, so cool.  Literally.  After rubbing shoulders with the mobs of people it was nice to just sit and \"chill\" in this well conditioned room.  I highly recommend the \"Black Holes\" presentation.  Unless....like my wife, you experience MoTiOn SiCkNeSs.  In which case it's a nice cool place to shut your eyes for a spell.  Though we did not see the Roller Coaster presentation I would expect that to have a similar effect.  \n\n The special exhibits are what draws us back to the Arizona Science Center.  From the Titanic to Body Worlds, the diversity of scientific topics and the creative ways they are presented continues to fascinate.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8p4at4zdzCpueAmSBaorZA", "review_id": "Vl_wY5DDQtqy_CSzmxep_Q", "text": "What a fabulous place.  We had a blast last night and we can't wait to come back with the twins.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mEgD2AGWGKD_gs-Jf3Ypew", "review_id": "GRt0gTMZgo6uIRZPAh8VNA", "text": "Went for the Yelp Ultimate Science Fair, and this place was really sweet.  I think we had the most fun playing around in the Human Body area.  There were many great exhibits though.  I look forward to going back sometime when I have more time to fully experience this place!", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "FZrrFpYxVK7z5aBLxyiaSQ", "review_id": "2Cibl7-Yw1v3BWT5JuSb-w", "text": "It was very disappointing to wait in line for one hour to buy a ticket for Body Worlds and then to find out at the ticket counter we'd need to wait over 2 more hours to get into the exhibit. Why no sign or greeter at the door to let us know that it would be 3 hours total wait? Big miss on their part and more than a few irritated people.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XCdwv4WmVRrmoljNADGubw", "review_id": "os-oKwAkmwnjhRSBg6TGnw", "text": "As a whole, ASC is a great science museum. \n\nThe Body Worlds exhibits first struck me as a little macabre, but after experiencing them, found it extremely interesting and educational. \n\nMy only suggestion would be that they update the permanent exhibits a little more often. We go about twice a year, which keeps it interesting for my young daughter, but my wife and I are tired of seeing the same old same old time and time again. For what they charge for admission, I'd expect more in this respect.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dji-3ZSLA33ndPPYT0p7BA", "review_id": "l9jyonLpPwdhO73s6_USbw", "text": "We used to have a membership here, and we loved it then. We would bring the kids, and although they don't have a TON of stuff for little ones, it was a very happy medium for us fact-hungry parents. We had passes and would bring friends with us all the time who loved it.\n\nWe went again, just the two of us, for the Yelp event. And it was amazing. I loved the little hands on exhibit that they had, and the way they have the exhibits set up is just so perfect. We are now DYING to try out the bike ride, cable thing. And the planetarium is just... breathtaking. Loved it. The staff is always great, and they are so knowledgeable!\n\nThe one downside is that not only are they kinda pricey for the whole family, but then they charge for the extra exhibits on top of it. If me and my little family of 4 wanted to check out everything, it would easily cost us a hundred bucks. \n\nBut even with that, the planetarium and staff pull my rating all the way up to 5 stars. You can see the prices online, and it's not geared to very small children. But if you want something specifically for them, try the children's museum. All in all, what a great addition to our blossoming city!", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2a-7cf9r2WscwX4mdLogUg", "review_id": "P0NRXollDcS354rc1bxrug", "text": "Very cool venue for the Yelp event. Such a good time playing with the exhibits and savoring the tasty bites! \n\nWell done yelp!", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0WkrfBBIJpSpPeIOfk6YDA", "review_id": "F3IMnIUfNs11UAnjzIy8gw", "text": "Went to the Ultimate Science Fair held by Yelp. It was awesome. Tons of great people...walked out super toasty and full from yummy foods! Thanks Yelp!", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "fPHLPrymsyb6WSFFKoMrTQ", "review_id": "Izx-cOBPiOnFel4QcrsfmQ", "text": "Review #799 \n\"There is no sadder sight than a young pessimist.\"\nMark Twain\n\nI don't mind getting older but, I wanna have fun and stay young (at heart) forever.  That's why I love places like the Arizona Science Center.  It's a great place for kids to learn and play, and adults to... learn and play... and watch their kids having fun while learning.  Sure, a lot of the exhibits are geared towards kids but unless you're the next Einstein, an adult will learn a lot too.  You just have to open your mind to the fun.  \n\nOr go on 'adult night' for kid-free fun. keke  \n\nI went for the the elite event a few weeks ago so I didn't get to explore the whole museum but, I'll definitely be back.  In the meantime, my favorite exhibit is the Bed of Nails (dadadummmmm).  The only note is that, while most of the exhibits were awesome, a few could use a lil maintenance.  They probably just get a lot of harsh kid use! haha\n\nNext time I go... I wanna do the bicycle on a high wire thing!   Wootwoot!\n\nSee ya there!", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UL9chyH0a4Pj8J_9M6WSpA", "review_id": "FOwpYwuQKtpn__nwgjpy2g", "text": "Loved coming here for a recent Yelp event!  I haven't been here in a few years.  It's definitely a museum for older kids, so my little ones won't be visiting here for a few years.\n\nI was able to finally visit Body Works.  What an interesting exhibit!!  I have only heard good things about it.  I, personally, had a bit of a reaction to it, but it was very interesting.  I just couldn't get over the fact that these bodies once were mothers and fathers or children.  It was particularly hard for me to see the babies and development of a fetus.  I'm glad I went, but I don't know if I would go again.  It was a bit sad for me to see.\n\nI think this is a good museum, but since I grew up in Chicago, I am used to bigger and better museums.  I wish we had more here, but it is a good place for older kids.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Tf9YXkJLGPbL9dQx3p7FHg", "review_id": "yNZ8UDnBz90LpWzHb665pQ", "text": "Wow... what a great time at he yelp event.!!! Very impressive night.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "GObpdTmn2jGVnU-ydhpkJg", "text": "Man, the science center has gone downhill! I went last night when waiting to eat at bianco. We saw body world, which was cool, but the rest of the center was pretty empty in comparison to how I remember it from about 5 years ago when I last went. First of all, this place is expensive! and I do not know why cuz they've had the same exhibits for years and years and the exhibits seem to be more stripped down than they used to be. I mean really? an exhibit on building a house? How much more boring can an exhibit be? The Body world was cool, but it didn't have the really cool body with the horse... I wish they had had that. Also, it cost extra on top of the science center fee and you can't JUST buy the Body worlds.... I thought that was lame. Overall, maybe kids will still like this place, but I found it to be severely lacking, for as much as they charge they need to get some new exhibits or new materials in their exhibits.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SofHTp4h4bxKxcI6DF3Kbg", "review_id": "gSGbse7tsRKBmzur1qFKbA", "text": "Body Worlds!  Definitely worth seeing if you have the chance. The way they have preserved and displayed these bodies is pretty much dumbfounding. If you haven't attended med school, you'll learn something about your body without being grossed out.\n\nI went at noon on a Saturday and it was a bit crowded, though not really a bit deal. Some exhibits I didn't have the opportunity to scrutinize as much as I would have liked. Most were fine though. My favorite part: seeing the suspended artery networks!", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "b8vpDCrjDwjXSr92JVp-PQ", "review_id": "94ABMSqUieOKPNONaZ0Vwg", "text": "Simply the best! I was there for the yelp event but could have spent the night I just couldnt get enough.\n\nThere is so much to explore and learn! I enjoyed laying on the bed of nails, and moving the ball with my mind. I have recommened this for people that live here and people from out of town on vacation.\n\nStaff is incredably fun and happy to help and assist you.\n\nI just cant say enough but , Ill simply say GO!!.. thats all I feel I can say wthout rambing about how amazing this place is.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dUDzN6zl3j12zhByOrnF9Q", "review_id": "L5ENmWGhPftjlo842AcefA", "text": "My husband and I brought my nephew here for something fun to do.  What I really enjoyed about the place is that it's pretty hands-on and caters to kids (but is still pretty fun for us adults too).  I came in here thinking that my husband would love it but my nephew and I would be bored.... but I was also under the impression that it was museum-esque with a lot of \"look but don't touch\" exhibits.  I was very happy that this wasn't the case :)\n\nAt the end of the day my nephew even wanted to stay longer which was awesome.  It's fun for everyone :)", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Q6FaSZpCtVv7PXECwDL1bg", "review_id": "rEoCvcFdMbGHNOX-IW8AAw", "text": "I rode the light rail with a friend and met another friend at the Arizona Science Center for a meetin.org event. We had Groupons for the planetarium and exhibits. We watched the planetarium show on planets first. I was a little disappointed in the planetarium show because the narrator (who was VERY good with the kids!) went into detail about the planets. I had hoped to learn about constellations, so obviously I had chosen the wrong show. My bad. I liked how interactive  the show was, allowing us to push buttons to vote.\n\nI enjoyed the exhibits, especially the four seasons. That was cool having the wind blow in our faces one second, and standing there getting sprinkled in the rain during the storm the next second.\n\nMy friends went through the exhibits much faster than I would have liked, so I will be back a second and possibly third time. I'm waiting for the next Groupon before I buy my ticket.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gk7y5FImwc1Yu9Tx1a1XKg", "review_id": "pQOd4zLSdG2kk5A1zioGAg", "text": "My classmate and I went to the arizona science center to do a group project. We found it to be quite interresting. We brought along our two little girls ages 4 and 6 and they enjoyed it a great deal. We also saw the body world exhibit that is currently on display. That exhibit was awesome. We learned so much from it. It was extremely interesting and an eye-opening experence for all of us. Even the little ones were askaing questions. The rest of the museum however is more for children,  but all in all it was a great time. We had lunch in their cafe and even the food was good. Generous portions too. For a enjoyable and educational experince visit the arizona science center and don't forget to visit the body world exhibit, its only on display until the end of may.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AeucYo8J-rZjcq09Wuqsjw", "review_id": "n7_LYTd-arPt4zAelrnNyA", "text": "I love this place! Good for all ages and relatively cheap, a win-win!!\nIf you park in the heritage parking lot they win discount your parking ticket to only $3 bucks and its usually $12! another win!\n\nWe went and checked out bodyworlds and the brain, and if you have never been here, YOU have to go and check it out. Even if you have gone and you know someone who might enjoy it, i think it is the type of place you can go again and see/learn things that you missed your first time through. \n\nWe ended up on level two playing in the kids area( don't be fooled they have pretty cool stuff in there). plus, its o.k to let your inner kid out sometimes. :)\n\nA definite must see, and i won't be surprised if i end up back here again.\nVery cool!", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "o8J-ergbGYjrUy85I_rxzw", "review_id": "HBIesLUobbmuMeGsW2oVOg", "text": "Went to the Body Worlds exhibit yesterday at 10am. It was interesting but I was a little disappointed. I think the first run of this might have been more relevant to my interests. This time, it focused mainly on parts of people rather than whole bodies. Also, it says it focuses on the brain in the ads but there was only a small case of brain-related things. \nAs far as the rest of the Center goes, I think that if you don't have kids and/or are over the age of 10, nothing here will interest you. It seemed to all be for ignoramus or children. I was bored.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "33vUIil_GCaT92aUaZhRXA", "review_id": "uZqTgbVMSYeHGI_naXsAYg", "text": "I've been to the AZ Science Center a handful of times in the past, but Sunday was my 1st time going to an exhibit. Groupon ran a deal for Body Worlds & The Brain, 2 tickets for the price of 1, so I was all over that. I should have known better than to go on the last day, it was packed! I had purchased our tickets for the 3pm showing, we were 20 minutes late, but luckily we were able to get in with the 3:30pm group. Body Worlds & The Brain was so interesting! We took our time & read every single description next to each display piece. Before we knew it we had gone through the entire exhibit in less than an hour. What bothered me though was the set up, there were so many people jammed into the space it was a complete clusterfuck. Either they need to let less people in at a time, or have a walkway roped off so you aren't squeezing your way through people to see all the displays. We were able to walk around the science center after the exhibit, but we have been in the past & didn't feel like dealing with all the kids running around & screaming. I'd love to come back for another exhibit, an IMAX showing & \"Adults Night Out\"!", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HSKVqGK-gibTmEVXbqDBCg", "review_id": "BtzE5FXAmimNTTw5pp6DDw", "text": "Vastly improved since our last visit 2 years ago!\n\nMost all exhibits are not hand-on, and they finally got the message, build everything like a tank! And, they now have staff members roving the different galleries who actually tell misbehaving brats to stop trying to break everything. I even saw one kid removed from an exhibit he was intentionally trying to destroy and his mother was told he needs to behave or leave. FINALLY!\n\nThere are many exhibits and tables now manned with employees who are eager and patient to show the kids details they just won't get playing with the exhibits. Optical illusions: excellent. Liquid nitrogen experiments: stellar. Van de Graff Generator: awesome. Ham radio operators: very cool. Several staff with ipad and apps relevant to the gallery: booyah!\n\nI'll leave the website and other reviews to relay the details.\n\nPro tip: don't just let your kids bang away on all the equipment, take time and explain to them why things work the way they do and try to relate it to something they are familiar with in their own environment.\n\nPro tip 2: don't forget to bring your parking garage ticket for a stamp at customer service and save $$!\n\n-1 star because... hey, it's not at the level of the Museum of Science and Industry (5 stars), but getting closer, and... guys, you forgot the 4th state of matter: plasma.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rDtxgae1nUeawSGwOpgDiA", "review_id": "1jAB8j9R2Un9FufbjbaT0g", "text": "This place is awesome.  So much fun for the kids!", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ek_t82OUnerdlO0D-GVcxA", "review_id": "5roQ9DuBoRYU6egxZEIYMg", "text": "Well first of all the $14 dollar admission fee is ridiculous...but what's more ridiculous is the $14 admission fee plus $3 dollars extra if you want to go in a maze.....\n\nWell since it's my bf's bday and there really isn't much to do in AZ, I decided what the heck and went for the $17 fee...just to kill time before dinner at POSH. So it has 4 levels....the first level was about building houses, and the human body...i admit some of the interactive displays were kinda cool but some where kinda boring. the second level consist of science on electricity, weigh, magnets, and light. The only thing i thought was cool was the nail bed. The third level was where the maze was and also where you learn about clouds, grand canyon and environmental sciences. The maze was a rip off really...don't understand why they charged $3 for the entrance...it was filled with optical illusion posters that I've already seen before online....so yeah really not worth the extra $3 bucks. -_-\"\n\nwe didn't get to see the 4th level unfortunately because we needed to leave before our two hour meter runs out...oh yeah parking is like $12 bucks in the garage....so yeah just park on the street if you can. \n\nSo $17 dollars i killed an hour and half at most. This place is really meant for kids....children....under 12...because I even think any kid above 12 would find this place a little boring. I can't believe they even have a membership program...who would want to come here more than once?", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "858j9ZH9itvgeK5JPPvkZA", "review_id": "Kqj3W4wuoSDSG8engRPMQA", "text": "Learning = can be boring\n\nMuseums = can be boring\n\nThe AZ Science Center = not boring, but fun fun fun!\n\nThough aimed at kids and tweens, this place is hella fun and I'm not a kid nor a tween, nor am I a parent of either.\n\nFrom the telescope where you can see your own eye looking into it, to the stomach/slide that you can go into so you can see how digestion works, this place is nothing but fun, and you learn as you have fun!\n\nNotable Exhibits that I saw:\n\n1) The Human Anatomy and Physiology exhibits. For those of you who don't speak science, that's the human body and how it works. Love the Brain/Neuro exhibit, explaining how the brain works. One of the exhibits shows how the brain gets addicted to something. One of them was a test to see if you're predisposed (I'm a potential gambling addict). Keep me away from casinos!\n\n2) The Immersion Theatre, where you get rained at, shook, blown and stuck inside a toaster oven, all to simulate how nature bombards the Earth with its raw strength of the elements. You will get wet! Dont' say I didn't warn you! Plays every 15 mins so make sure you time your trip to this awesome exhibit!\n\n3) The exhibits on the topmost floor discussing energy conservation and how alternative forms of energy, and how it trumps the traditional petroleum sources of energy. Very very cool.\n\n4) A video within a \"cockpit\" of a plane, explaining takeoff, flight and landing of a commercial airplane, with a real captain as a host! Very very cool!\n\nKid or no, this is an interesting place to go to. Nice place to learn stuff and have fun at the same time. I'm not a kid anymore, but I found this place entertaining. It was a lot better than those other places I've been to in my travels. Go go go!\n\nOnly complaint: Some of the exhibits are broken. Due to the interactive nature of a lot of the exhibits, plus the presence of kids, this is bound to happen. You'd think the museum people would fix them. Oh well.\n\nDid you know?: ASU students, minors and seniors get discounts to be admitted. Try and remember that as you go in.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ChiKFYHy3sk_PK0xXpGovw", "review_id": "tTePO_6uGGBO9Guun77MdQ", "text": "The admission price is expensive; when you add the planetarium, the IMAX theatre, and any special exhibits going on, it really can add up.\n\nMany of the exhibits are geared toward little kids (10 and under).  Be warned, there is usually a TON of kids here.  And although this is a science center, it feels more like an advertisement for the local hospitals than a true science center.\n\nThe Forces of Nature exhibit is fantastic.  I was bummed out when it was closed for the Body Worlds exhibit.  \n\nThe planetarium is fun, I highly recommend it.\n\nGreat access to the light rail, which can be a fun addition (especially during the cooler months when you don't mind taking your time walking to and from the station). \n\nI always leave the Arizona Science Center feeling a little underwhelmed, but I keep returning.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7C-jyTrOX-iJ-MrSJuh-8A", "review_id": "ix-72XnHkRpIdk2C9_0QnA", "text": "Every time I come here I am somewhat reminded of the South Park episode where the class takes a field trip to the planetarium, but Cartman sneaks off to try out for a Cheesy Poofs commercial. Yes, they have a planetarium, the Dorrance Planetarium that is. Being only one of five of its kind in the world, it is here where you can learn about Arizona skies, black holes, the stars and the planets. \n\nEver wonder what it's like to be inside a nose or how your boogers are made? Well this is the place where you can find out. You can learn all about your body, technology and the world around you through interactive exhibits and live demonstrations taking place throughout the day. Adults are general $14, kids (3-17) $11 and seniors (62+) are $12. The IMAX theater and the Dorrance planetarium are both extra to the general admission fee. \n\nIf you are hungry they have a Fabulous Food cafe that has mostly deli food options and yes, there are some vegetarian options! They do not offer strollers or lockers at the center. They also have a fun little gift shop with everything science (of course) related called Awesome Atoms. If you hate learning in a fun manner, this probably isn't the best place for you.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y4Ix-FgsKRMu9xyOly9dXg", "review_id": "Sz51LZP4htkZZl2L8mZTuA", "text": "Thus is a great museum. We kept finding more and more things to do and explore. The exhibits are well done, interactive, and highly informative.  The designers kept multiple age groups and audiences in mind when they built the exhibits. We could not see everything in one day, which makes it a good museum. The price is the only thing that keeps me from giving it 5 stars.  I think the entrance admission is too high for most people.  We joined as members to save on entry fees and exhibits. We also like the added benefit that the member ship includes admission to over 250 museums around the country.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "uvxM4Q5d8yKGf8VH37wr1Q", "review_id": "JprMu_fMug9XQXMMsxyEFw", "text": "Wow, for a \"kids\" museum, I was pleasantly surprised that a lot of the stuff can also be applied to adults as well. And it was a great experience too.\n\nRegular price is $14, but they have a military discount of $2 off.  So it was a great deal coming here. They also offer a planetarium and an IMAX film at an additional cost.\n\nThey have four floors of exhibits to explore, to get your hands on stuff, and to learn at your own pace.\n\nThe first floor has the WONDER Center or the Walton Optimal Neurological Discovery Education and Research Center. Here, anything and everything you wanted to know about the human brain can be found here. They have several videos. On the other end of the floor is an exhibit all about the human body. My favorite portion here is an actual video showing an open heart surgery. Also, you can get on a wheel chair and burn some calories.\n\nOn the second floor, there's an exhibit related to electricity and magnets. Most of the stuff here are have some sort of personal interaction so you can actually see the electricity as how you produced. My favorite here is the bed of nails. You get to actually lie on a bed of nails.\n\nMy favorite of the whole museum itself is on the third floor with the Forces of Nature exhibit. They have a simulator right in the middle where you can get to experience a tornado, hurricane, rain, volcanos and other natural disasters in 4D. Yes, you'll get wet. They also have a globe where it shows the most recent weather patterns, earthquakes, active volcanos and fault lines. So you're seeing real data as it happens for people to see and interact.\n\nFinally on the fourth floor, is the \"Solarville\" exhibit. Basically it has everything to do with energy, sources of energy, alternative energy and conservation. Again, you can touch, play, and learn things and how a typical person can save on electricity.\n\nOverall, this was an awesome experience. The staff were super friendly and were willing to actually give you some personal attention. They demonstrated all of their gadgets and gizmos. Again super friendly. So even though this museum is designed for kids, everyone learns and has a good time learning too.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9eeqmxfVfAT4oyA4y2WcNg", "review_id": "hUZgkyZGyIfNC7FdTpxtmg", "text": "First off, I am not a science person. Unless social sciences counts, in which case, I have a bachelors degree. My boyfriend on the other hand was raised by two Phd holding physicists and studied electrical engineering in college. He has weird accelerometer-type machines in his garage and has conversations that would make the cast of the Big Bang Theory proud. Kudos to the Arizona Science Center for offering exhibits that appealed to the both of us.\n\nWe started on the 4th floor at the Solarville exhibit which focused on energy, the environment, and conservation. It talked about individual household energy usage, and ways to reduce environmental impact. The 3rd floor had the Forces of Nature and Technology exhibits, which both offered interactive and informative displays. The 2nd floor was all about electricity, so naturally my electrical engineer bf showed off his knowledge. The coolest part of the museum for me was the first floor at the \"All About Me\" exhibit. It covers the systems of the human body and even has a stomach you can walk through and a giant nose that blows out objects. The neuroscience portion was very interesting, and I enjoyed taking the interactive memory tests.\n\nAdmission was $14, not including special exhibits or films. We had a limited amount of time and didn't get to check out any of the extras (IMAX film, planetarium, pirate exhibit). We saw almost all of the museum in 2 and half hours. We were there in the early afternoon on a weekday, and it seemed like most of the school groups had cleared out by then.\n\nWill definitely be back, perhaps for the Adults Night Out. Nothing against kids, but I can only handle so many middle schoolers at time before I want to scream.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EP3cGJvYiuOwumerwADplg", "review_id": "7A4xIFVFsDVJewrSph5LOA", "text": "Just went to the pirate exhibit this weekend and I want to write a review because it was by far the coolest one yet.  I have been to the body exhibit, the titanic exhibit and others there.  Of course there is more to do there than just that for the kids, they blow stuff up at the lab, they have tons of cool little sections with things to do.  It is not cheap but we got the annual pass for the exhibits this year since we did the maze and we wanted to come back for the pirate and the Van Gogh exhibit coming next.  Now back to the pirate exhibit, holy cow they had a real life pirates treasure at the end that was valued at 400 million dollars!  The have tons of real \"pieces of 8\" they also recovered the bell from the original ship they found off the cost of Cape Cod.  There was their silverware, belt buckles, guns, cannons, gold, silver, rope, and I can go on forever.  It was just super cool to hear the story and see all the real life stuff.  This is not just a kid exhibit and in fact I spent much more time reading things and my kids blew right through it.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h_KVVvIQuybOPUC4iUOoOA", "review_id": "eUXNc7l--4ZnHXqrIvEUwQ", "text": "This place often has interesting exhibits. The one they showcased when I went was on the history of a pirate ship and crew, very interesting. Only downside, most of the non-travelling exhibits are dull unless you're younger than 13. Worth a look, but costs a few more dollars than I expected.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IajbWwj6l-KHrfSEwZBLgw", "review_id": "aYBuxQOkasvKMbckdRKebQ", "text": "Just came back from the Pirate Exhibit!  Loved it!  I had purchased a bogo free ticket from Groupon a month or so ago so wanted to wait for the crowds to die down before going.  So glad I purchased those.  The exhibit is truly amazing!  I really lived out my childhood fantasy since seeing the Goonies when I turned around the corner and saw a pirate chest full of coins just sitting there.  My eyes lit up as if I were five.  So cool!  Right by that show stopper they had an exhibit display where you could actually touch the coins.  They had many artifacts from this lost sunken pirate ship on display and gave a great overall view of life for the pirates spread throughout.  A++", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QwK5frYRfXRBjSdWqMHEoQ", "review_id": "XH62UQWo5i5frSzF8NJGxA", "text": "We have been going to the science center since it's beginning and it is just getting better. SO much to do, so little time.  Both children love it there (ages 6 and 10).  They are less interested in learning the science of the exhibits than touching them and making them do something but it keeps them entertained. Definitely go to the Planetarium - you don't get to see those everyday.  There is an IMAX but we never get a chance to go because we run out of time.  The traveling exhibits are great, as long as you don't have to wait in line very long. The memberships are great if you plan on going there more than once like we used to do when the kids were younger - you also get a discount on their summer camps (which are awesome).\n\nBe prepared and you will enjoy it more:\n\n1. It's expensive.  There is an admission fee, fees for the planetarium, fees for the IMAX, fees for the traveling exhibits and parking fees (even when validated). You can get discounts occasionally on groupon or dealchicken but plan on spending some dough.\n\n2. It's time consuming. Plan on spending a minimum of 3 hours there.  Plan ahead and see what's playing at the planetarium and the times. There are different shows throughout the day. Same with IMAX. \n\n3. DO NOT EAT THERE. There is a cafe but don't waste your time or money on it.  It's terrible and expensive. Wear comfortable shoes and walk down to another restaurant for lunch and then come back. OR you can bring food in - there is a huge lunchroom on the side of the cafe for large groups.\n\n4. It can be crowded.  Sometimes it's empty, sometimes it's filled with school groups. If you are not in the mood for crowds, you might want to pick another place. If you need a stroller, and it's crowded, it's a nightmare.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9ellV9VrEOPA3vX2pZptSA", "review_id": "UNH2LB8IOt9wGmS7Rf1tEw", "text": "The location deserves 5 stars alone! Next door to amazing pizza, an epic wine bar, a hell'ofa good time pub and NooooooBoooooooo (thats how i say it, i like to sing or over pronounce everything i do except while in the shower. i have dislexia). The building is cool; you will find this to be my bunker once the zombies invade. its all concrete. i have my pirate bandana ready. the exhibtis are cool....for kids. if your an adult, you may want to only go for certain things. pirate exhibt? body art? maybe a model railroad convention or a \"build a science project style volcano and come blow it up here\" event. But if you love science, and howthingswork.com, you'll never leave (and at $23 per adult for admission and $18 for a kid, you may be like me and DEMAND a sleep over; the seattle science center does this for kid field trips, it was legend...airy). lots of cool things to check out like a bike on a rope, and you pedal over the 1st floor from the 2nd floor and the people below you walk under you (yup, you guessed it, i had to look up and mess with a person on a bike). electircity, cameras, HD and different rock things from all over arizona. the coolest part though, was it is really all about AZ which, not being a native, i know nohting abour AZ other than the local bar's (um, big up's to all the Yelpers out there!). all in all, if you go for a specifc thing (like i did for hte pirate exhibt which is a 5 star event), my tip would be to make an afternoon of it. Hit Rose and crown for an app and a drink. then SC for a bit. then Bianco for pizza and wine. then get the hell out of my down town you freaking tourist driving the wrong way on a 1 way street (the other tip; READ THE STREET SIGNS or pay the price). Dueces.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bli5yHYNCZzdnRg8s7a6cg", "review_id": "RlRVZdkUgcnB5OWJCgepnQ", "text": "We visited the Arizona Science Center for the National Geographic's Real Pirates. Grabbed their Groupon, our family friends, who were in town and headed downtown!\n\nMake sure you download the Groupon to your device before you enter the building, our AT&T coverage ceased to exist inside all the cement walls. No problem we walked back out the front and downloaded it. Get your parking validated too, it reduces the price from $12.00, to only $3.00. \n\nWe got our Pirate tickets affixed our wristbands and took the elevator straight to the third floor exhibit. It all starts with a intro movie and a great entry into the actual exhibit. There were so many artifacts from the Whydah (whee-duh)!  My favorite was all the booty the pirates had plundered!  One liked the pistols, cannons, cannon shot and replica ship. The younger boys liked all the items they could touch and pick up!!  Our daughter loved the ship's bell and all the gold artifacts, especially the jewelry! The oldest of the kiddos liked the gift shop at the end of the exhibit. There were lots great pirate trinkets for all ages! I felt like a kid again, reading \"Treasure Island\"!\n\nThe science center had other great exhibits on the other floors as well. The youngest boys liked the Monster Stomach!  If you've been to the science center you know why, if you haven't, you'll just have to make a visit and find out for yourself. \n\nThe Freeman exhibit was also great!  Our kids enjoyed the pipes & valves, but had trouble putting them together. Not a plumber in the bunch! The adults tried to stack wooden blocks to create standing masterpieces, not an architect in our group either. \n\nAnother draw was the SkyCycle!  A bicycle suspended above the first floor along a thick cable. Each adventurous ride will cost you $5.00 as a non-member, $3.00 for members. We enjoyed watching everyone ride across the sky. \n\nEveryone really enjoyed the MindBall challenge!  Two people put on the connectors and try to relax.  The person who relaxes most moves the ball till it reaches the other end. I was able to out relax them all, even with my two kids trying to distract me!\n\nWe didn't go to the IMAX theater/Planetarium, we had reservations at Rustler's Rooste!", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 12, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "BV8c4QZEzvPWA00ZqJp-jQ", "review_id": "KBwN2rvi3-K4aGL4TqXDEA", "text": "The 5 stars are for the Real Pirates exhibit, in one word, AWESOME. They bring us top quality exhibits :)\n\nIf I was just rating the museum I'd give it 4 stars. They've got a great variety of hands on activities, but I do get strange looks when I get in line to try them,,,,, & everyone else is of elementary school age :D For this reason, if you are NOT in elementary school & you will not be taking young kids, I would recommend trying to go during school hours. That way you get to try all the hands on activities :) & they are fun!! \n\nThere is an IMAX theater & Planetarium on the first floor. \nOn the second floor (I'm pretty sure of the location) there is a SKY CYCLE.... sooo cool! I'm afraid of heights and have yet to take the ride, but one day soon, it's gonna happen! lol! If you or your kids want to do it you have to meet the height requirements, fit into the harness & you need to wear tennis shoes. No high heels or flip flops ladies :)\nThere's a rock climbing wall,,, but for the life of me I can't recall what floor it's on,,, but it's there. \n\nI would recommend grabbing a bite before or after the museum. They have a little cafe on the first floor, but I would leave that for emergencies, like your blood sugar dropping or a toddler who must have a cookie :)\n\nAll in all, great place to spend the day!", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h6DbdlOieRqalIhOF8K_Bg", "review_id": "VuP-LfvZUeW4AQntOlJnfA", "text": "I recently went to the Arizona Science Center to see their special Van Gogh exhibition.  First, the price to see this special exhibit was exorbitant- $25.00 a person including general admission.  This DID NOT include any IMAX movies or the planetarium, which were each $8.00 extra.  And, the price did not include parking, which for me, ended up being another $5.00.  At the end of the day, I ended up paying $38.00 just for one person.\n\nAs far as the Van Gogh exhibit, the concept was interesting but unfortunately, the children in the other exhibit next door were so incredibly loud that you could  hear their screaming, which was louder than the music playing in the Van Gogh exhibit.  Additionally, a couple of women brought their children into this exhibit, which was quite clearly for adults, and the kids were noisy as well.\n\nThe Van Gogh exhibit was ok-I really do not know why this exhibit was at this museum as it did not relate to science and it was geared to adults- not kids like everything else at this museum.  The other exhibits might have been interesting but there were unruly children running around and screaming all over the place.\n\nMy last stop was to the planetarium-I saw the Grand Tour of the Planets.  This was god awful. There was a woman narrator who talked the entire time about the planets but again, her presentation was geared to little kids.  I felt like I was in kindergarden listening to her.\n\nMaybe if you have little kids this museum is fine but it truly was an incredible rip off and not very enjoyable in my opinion.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1BNxg9rMcMD8M-t2XUTqfQ", "review_id": "r52eLXf-0FHEc2vEI1mt9g", "text": "Went for the Van Gogh experience -- one screen wasn't working and those entering the area weren't told -- not good!  I enjoyed viewing/listening; it was interesting and a different experience, but come on, museum, don't be charging extra for this exhibit when it isn't 100% working!  Appears this is a museum for kids -- most adults I know wouldn't be interested very much in the permanent exhibits.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uOdEsOgPW48Ky4j8U8CEcw", "review_id": "MQoZYNnxOabWaXzId8N9kg", "text": "Arizona Science Center brings science and entertainment to the young and fresh minds of the community. The staff are always friendly! The weekend manager Manny is very knowledge and able about the ASC and all the exhibits. He was very helpful.\n\nI look forward to visiting again. The weekends are always packed, if you can make it during the weekday you will bypass the mass of patrons.  \n\nR\\_", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ys-CD-veey-QnK87IHjz8g", "review_id": "kcSsbDbfNbiGYCHFpJisaQ", "text": "The Van Gogh exhibit is very much worth seeing. Floor to ceiling video display of his works, with some floor panels exhibiting video as well. \n\nEach wall, of which there are many in this maze of an exhibit has video playing. This means that although there are people wandering through, you'll be able to glance left or right and see the video on another wall. Obviously, the more crowded the museum, the more difficult to see, but it only takes about 30 minutes for the video to complete it's cycle.  You can stay and see the parts you may have missed as it starts over on a continuous loop. \n\nOn exit, you can buy a book and video. I don't recommend the video, it seems to have been shot while the exhibition was open to the public so you have people wandering through the DVD scenes as it's being filmed. It's not so much that they obscure the view, it's just simply too distracting. \n\nIf you're a member it's only $8 for the exhibit, slightly more if you're not a member. Go, it's worth it. \n\nIt's OK for teens but the younger children we saw there were bored to the point of being somewhat disruptive.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XgIhw-aWaq_Fx3ZVQGjnuA", "review_id": "6JYBTqDjGvxNkKjB7vc-Xw", "text": "A very fun experience for me and my family.  To be fair, the exhibits that come in on special rotation are pretty fun too.  One challenge, if you are bringing your family or group, the cafeteria prices are a bit on the exploitive (captive audience) side of the economic scale.  : )  Not a good value in this department.\n\nFriendly help generally, and sometimes enough security walking around to make you think that gang warfare is going to break out.  Better too much than not enough I guess.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zhVOlwBuEgdGlHjwgVf3Jg", "review_id": "-otU_DNG6GjzXs4b57hH1g", "text": "We really enjoyed the Van Gogh Live presentation they have of his paintings this month. Other then that, I really do not care too much about this place. I actually find the AZ Science Center as one big headache. Lots of walking around...for nothing really. Yeah, this is how electricity is made they tell you but if that's not your thing...you will be bored.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 12, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "0bNXP9quoJEgyVZu9ipGgQ", "review_id": "VO4QjjsdNucbFeY2q_ciWA", "text": "4/26/12\n\nCame to check out the Van Gogh-Alive exhibit, and what a great way to spend $25!  The average exhibit-goer takes about 45 minutes to go through the exhibit, which includes 5 to 10 minutes of \"reflection\" in the second room, where you may look at pictures and descriptions regarding Van Gogh's life and specific artworks, so do make a note of this.  Had we had more time to spend, my cousin and I would've stayed for at least a couple of hours... The music, Van Gogh's letters, and the beauty of the digital presentations captivated us so!  \n\nI did find the benches, placed in a haphazard fashion, to be very distracting.  They broke the flow of energy in the room and kept me from being able to move about freely as I wanted to, and the benches' marred my visual field as I looked across the room.  This observation was again confirmed when I found a great YouTube vid that showcased the Istanbul presentation of this exhibit, which did not contain benches in the room.  (Now, I do not mind having somewhere to sit.  Indeed, there were lovely fabric and leather couches in this exhibit, and thankfully, they were by the walls.)  I also noticed that the Turkish exhibition suggested the room to have a larger dimension that that of Az Sci Center's.  I found its exhibit's dimensions seemed more open and had a better flow.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1ACUNyN_Ec&feature=related\n\nI would definitely recommend people to check this presentation out!  I would love to re-visit this viewing, but perhaps in another city...\n\np.s.  The exhibit's $25 fee includes admission to the rest of the exhibits within AZ Science Center.  Please note that the Van Gogh exhibit can only be entered and exited once, and that it runs through June 17, 2012.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rUYz1AFeKlhdQyw4JOi5Iw", "review_id": "4zqnuz-_ZZs8E6ijeoctAg", "text": "This review isn't so much about the actual Science Center, but that's really cool.  This is a warning.  If you are going in the morning during the school year, call first to check if there are school groups going that day.  When we went, there were several hundred kids there and it was absolute mayhem.  If you go after 1 pm or so, or if there are no school groups that day, then absolutely go, this place is awesome.  Don't go if any school groups are going to be there, though.  It's unbelievably loud and you won't get to interact with any of the exhibits.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pEVf8GRshP9HUkSpizc9LA", "review_id": "YK8Cs6buyYknE19n8WRyeQ", "text": "Van Gogh Alive...amazing!  This was such a great way to view Van Gogh's art and be immersed in the music of that time.  $25 is a lot for an art exhibit, but upon leaving I felt it was entirely worth it.  I hope this is a trend to view other artist's work.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MR0N19L6C1MbUNuuJkxZeQ", "review_id": "q2khz5b67A7m4O8ii7QCzA", "text": "I went to see the Van Gogh exhibit.  It was fantastic!  My only complaint is that I could hear kids screaming pretty loudly out in the science center exhibits.  It took a little bit away from my experience.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HeKxpZpPd_WweAuZSBZ_qg", "review_id": "Z3S_TD8yrAcUDk9nKsSebg", "text": "This is a very cool place for the kids and the family. My girls (6 and 8) absolutely loved being \"hands on\" with the exhibits. The storm simulator was my favorite - really cool to \"feel\" the different effects as the floor shakes and water is sprayed on your face.\n\nTip - as others have pointed out, the food in the cafe is a little on the high $$ side - but very good. If you are looking to save some coin. Your admission is good for in/out privileges all day - and being downtown is perfect for being able to take a short walk and explore other eateries.\n\nTip - If you are even thinking about coming back within a year (365 days), get an annual pass. They really make you feel special - they called me the day they mailed the passes to thank me for being a member and to let me know they were on the way. The admission you pay can be used to \"upgrade\" your pass to an annual if done on the same day.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "YhSMk6dGCrsCeT1umqMMQw", "text": "What a treasure to have in this town!\n\nPlenty of hands-on exhibits for kids of all ages. There are even live demonstrations involving flour sifters and blowtorches.\n\nI defy any kid to be bored when flour sifters and blowtorches are on-hand.\n\nThe entrance fee seems a bit pricey, but it's an honest 2 hours of entertainment, at least. They validate parking which is free for the first hour.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HR_Lxh2ycv0t745Ohiziew", "review_id": "YOzUNxLAWstCBFKjPF_Z1g", "text": "Whether you're a kid or an adult, the Arizona Science Center never seems to disappoint. How can you be disappointed when they've found new inventive ways of introducing science concepts and applying them in realistic ways. It's not every day that you actually get to enter a life size stomach or practice physics experiments just for the fun of it without being graded! \nLast night was the first time I've been inside the planetarium. While waiting for the show to start, there was fun trivia with buttons on the chairs available so you could answer the trivia. It was fun being able to have that interaction. The woman who gave the presentation while in the planetarium was well knowledgable and super enthusastic about everything. It made us want to go out and seek out the constellations at night (if it wasn't for that dust storm that just rolled in...). \nThis was the 2nd time I've been back in the past year. The first time was to see the Pirates Exhibit, which was so much fun. There was even a pirate ship inside the exhibit that you could walk through! I love how the exhibits showed how the artifacts from the sunken ship were raised out of the ocean and properly cleared of dirt at the end of the exhibit, because you always tend to wonder what type of process is involved in finding these historical artifacts and preserving them after being under the sea for so many years!\nLast night, the Van Gogh exhibit was not what I expected. I was wondering what Van Gogh \"live\" entailed, because I wasn't sure if I'd be seeing some of the actual Van Gogh paintings that I've seen while I visited Europe when I was younger. (I guess I should've researched the exhibit more prior to last night). All of his art work was projected onto large screens all over the exhibit hall. There were benches, couches, and chairs available so you can sit in one location and being totally immersed in Van Gogh's art. The woman who had given the presentation inside the planetarium had also stopped by upstairs, and she emphasized the importance of reading the projected quotes, because the quotes fully embodied all the emotions and thoughts of Van Gogh, who was deeply troubled, yet full of so much passion he didn't know how to handle himself. You had to enter another room to get the history behind Van Gogh's paintings, since the \"projection\" room wasonly films of the paintings themselves. Interesting take though. I never would've thought of displaying art that way. \nI am grateful for Yelp for sponsoring the after-hours event last night, because it gave us a chance to enjoy the Van Gogh exhibit, the planetarium, and the entire science center in a relaxed setting. It was alot of fun as always!", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p0Mx3ENyv5XvGWp5u1Il0w", "review_id": "-EspJrKwIHHZ8xhBahIjvw", "text": "My husband and I attended the yelp sponsored date night at the Arizona Science Center. We had a blast checking out all the hands-on exhibits as well as the planetarium. The Van Gogh Alive! was an excellent immersive multimedia mix of art, music, and quotes.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8-mw_aotUGmP0k0s6QKwOA", "review_id": "vBMzcvU3odP88DbZIKEhuw", "text": "Thanks to Yelp for the invite! The date night was a double-date for us. The night left a lot to be desired, (wine, in particular!) but the facility is amazing regardless of your age. Who doesn't like to sit back and star-gaze? The Van Gogh exhibit was unlike anything I had ever seen before. \nI will have to go back and get in touch with my inner child.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Dkbm7KWrg01U0We4aVCKqA", "review_id": "_swPjoIpwuwDFustBOWdlQ", "text": "My wife and I went on Yelp's Date Night at the AZ Science Center during the final weekend for the Van Gogh exhibit.  What a fantastic experience!\n\nThe Van Gogh exhibit was amazing.  Kudos to Sensory4 (the organization that created it) for doing a great job of telling the story of Vincent Van Gogh's life through only his paintings, quotes from his letters to his brother Theo, and music.  It was very moving.  Van Gogh was further cemented in my heart as my favorite painter.\n\nIn addition to seeing Van Gogh, Yelp provided some light snacks, a scavenger hunt, and entrance to most of the museum and the Planetarium.  Thank you, Yelp, for arranging this.  it was the 2nd Yelp event my wife and I attended and can't wait to see more.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iQiiCZDlisBYApaPCM7uxA", "review_id": "YkoeJspw1JNTAdRPE7WrYA", "text": "This place is not pocket book friendly. It would have cost us $12 just to park if the center didn't validate and knock off $11.00 of those bucks. For 2 adults and 2 children it cost us $50.00 to enter the door. (This is just to enter the center, does not include the Planetarium or the IMAX Theater)\n\nMy kids and husband found it to be a neat little place, I enjoyed just watching them have fun. Would be good to go with a group of people and watch how everyone interacts with everything. There were a lot of useful and strange facts to learn about several different things. \n\nI rated it a 4 star because my kids enjoyed this so much. I would suggest trying to find coupons, going on special days because spending $50 to just enter the center and it took us 2 hours to see everything and that was even with them trying all the experiments. \n\nWorth it to attend at least once though. \n\nMy children are girls and they are 10 & 6.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SAAMpBGcVVNAww_4yZpIoA", "review_id": "IPjpFIfwuIBmeBNzl1j_5g", "text": "Wonderful (WONDER-FULL!) place for kids and adults alike. I don't mind paying full/adult admission for this place as there is just as much to do/learn/experience as with the child's experience.\n\nI'm so glad I waited to review this place until today (we went Friday, July 13th) because I remember my husband and I thinking  that, aside from the wonderful Body Works and Grossology temporary exhibits, some major improvements, additions and renovations were in order... And I was SO impressed with all the nice changes since we last visited with our kids (then age 3 and 7; now 6 and 10) a few years ago. \n\nONE CAVEAT: If you live in the Phoenix Area, definitely opt for the membership, as just TWO VISITS make it worth the cost. (3 or 4 visits, which is completely reasonable just for the summertime will make the price even more attractive).\nAnother complaint I have is the check-in time for non-members (20 minutes on line just to step up to a cashier; all the while my kids had to endure the taunting view of the outdoor water/balls exhibit and I had to subsequently endure, \"Why is it taking so long?!\").\n\nOther than that, this place ROCKS!\nWe look forward to going back and buying the family membership!", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hcctCQy3bdZMezrUKkZLtA", "review_id": "XOoLoZqbxlc6UG8tRP6GeA", "text": "This place is large and in charge and we were not prepared for the multilevel activity overload. My toddler nephew, on the other hand, went full speed ahead and had a blast. He especially loved the water exhibit area with all the splashing and running water features. As an adult, there are some great and interesting exhibits which makes spending the afternoon there worthwhile. Good place to check out at least once but their exhibits are ever-changing so return trips are more than possible.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pk5T0OFCbl8mIKkKYyglWQ", "review_id": "wnL5K7b65_iYsMaTNeHngw", "text": "Ok, This place is expensive. Like $50 bucks for 1 kid 2 adults and that's just to walk in.  Plus the planetarium and any extras.  \n\nOn the other hand, it was a full day worth of fun and exploration.  Totally worth it just make sure to bring the hand sanitizer.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iPhoJlwisUKGGrA0QNmYMw", "review_id": "LAktB7FbIyacIbgqveK2IA", "text": "I went here for frys free weekend yay thanks frys and thanks to laura for telling me about it! I love this place best museum ever. I'm from San Francisco and I'd say this museum is a mix of the exploratorium and the academy of science. Place is amazing I'm for sure bringing my little brother here not so little brother that is he's 21! The place is soo boob.com!! I'm a nursing major and the found the anatomy and brain department amazing. I spent like 615644 hours there. The exhibits were so cool my favorites were this thing that slides over the body and does a scan over the body showing the parts letting you click on the screen while you glide the x-ray panel. Breath taking, I also loved the heart beat drums that went with your pulse, the digestive tract, and the surgery done on a manikin with a moving slideshow.  I love this place!! Will be back def. an Arizona must see and gem! At an affordable 12 or 14.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t2YBANsJYySOXvHyOjcZkQ", "review_id": "ukto0upaQLpLUFdYWtaB-Q", "text": "I really like taking my boys to the Science Center. They have beautiful exhibits, the new Math Alive is wonderful. I must admit my boys didn't try everything as they wanted to see other exhibits but they did the mars lander & the snowboarding. The climbing wall was too small. Measuring your arms and graphing was good. \nThey love the weather platform and my older boy got on the bike and had fun. They spent tons of time in the addiction area. (grrreat...) The outside water area is great but know they will get wet, very wet. \nWe always eat at the little restaurant downstairs which is fairly pricey but very decent. I've had the wrap which is big, french fries yummy and a big serving for all to share. The boys have eaten the hot dog, meatball sandwich and chicken sandwich and always happy. For 5 of us it's about $45. No booze. Yeah, I know, why would they have booze? Right, because it is soooo loud in this place. The ceiling is so low, the restaurant so little and so, so many little children who are so tired and hungry and screaming. That's why I mention they don't have booze. It's a warning, heed. \nAll and all a great place I do wish they had a older kid time as the little ones have a difficult time sharing which makes it hard for the older kids to actually get the 'science' out of an exhibit.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m2fbu6JdRJYM5T6_3uROZA", "review_id": "hhoDn2vlwnTFSRIaywgQTA", "text": "My daughter and I had a good time here, I brought her once when she was little, now she's all grown up, so it was a little more for younger ones.  We still had fun and learned a few things! I thought it was a little expensive, especially after you add in the planetarium and Imax, but there are deals and coupons out there.  The entertainment book has a buy one get one free admission, and you can go free with the culture pass", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qKGYTEvKjZ0xvx_GkGPj5A", "review_id": "KbdgfhQj_iaGpuCn4gCRAw", "text": "The Staff was friendly, helpful,  and informative and the museum itself was clean.  We went yesterday and had a blast.  The food in the cafeteria was actually good and reasonably priced.  The only downside is that it is VERY EXPENSIVE.  Your admission fee doesn't cover an special exhibits or shows so be prepared to spend big bucks.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bhZ13wN_5lQrKX278AP_aw", "review_id": "ujYX7I4bsd9eThaq5YEkIw", "text": "I got free entrance to the center for a conference I was attending, and as a college student, it was a nice evening.  Maybe I'm spoiled growing up on the east coast, but this museum was so small.  The attractions the museum did have were cool and definitely elementary school aged kid friendly.  It just wasn't anything out of the ordinary.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tBvrnSCLSpUdCDm5w5GPkg", "review_id": "Ux1govv0ER0TIYpjRSNjcA", "text": "You can not give zero stars on Yelp but Zero is the reality. This is a review only for our student field trip booking experience. Warning--- don't do it. This had to be the worse experience of my 15 years of teaching in the classroom and booking field trips. There was one issue after another ranging from no calls back, to rude staff, to hang ups, to transfer after transfer to answering machine, to dial tone.  ARGHHH and frustration abound. They now make all teachers wanting a Title One field trip to go to a worthless class. No exceptions even by experienced educators.  I mean really???? A class on how to learn how to go on a field trip? \"ReallyTIMES2?\" This is is a slap in the face for educators. It would take too long to explain all the problems we had but rest assured it was the worse customer service in the world trying to book our field trip. It took us three months to finally close the deal. There is absolutely no excuse for this. You would think in this economy they would be happy for our business. One phone call had me hanging up on the woman because she was so horribly rude! I will update the review after the trip, which I sure hope goes better than the entire ugly experience of booking it. We will never be going here again.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vaj2eiB3SKZ77XDtmqWSeA", "review_id": "kAajYQ6iUtA1x_ceGdHO8g", "text": "Great place to visit.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tBvrnSCLSpUdCDm5w5GPkg", "review_id": "MdW_Ul3WBi0gnWpl241GvA", "text": "Mary Beth from the museum contacted me this morning after reading this review in an attempt to make my experience better. I was most impressed by the call. I will update my review after we take the trip. I appreciated the reach out.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tBvrnSCLSpUdCDm5w5GPkg", "review_id": "1AKyw7AWqs7xkEwNqx5dFw", "text": "The kids had a great time. Tons to do. if I could offer a suggestion they should have a worker at the Forces of Nature display at all times. Everywhere else is well staffed by nice, friendly, smart, enthusiastic, and helpful Docents. There was an Imagine Charter School attending the same day as us that were not supervised so caused problems with safety, especially at the Forces and the water/gears display. Besides that, we had a great time. Loved the Dinos!", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3hECFpla5fDT3v6xcoHwgA", "review_id": "o2FngKvokauBpFWvM8sXFA", "text": "The Science Center provided a day of fun for my family. We ranged in age from 4-65 and all of us had a blast. If it hadn't been so chilly we would have played outside a lot longer. The Lego transportation room provided quite the challenge for all of us. Of course, there is nothing like stepping inside a gurgling stomach. The facility had several school tours during our visit, but it is large enough that we didn't feel crowded. Get there early and be prepared to have a good time!", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DjMYfLoL9KsTIcvOMxwkhg", "review_id": "xewMfbnh_-2PnLyvI8zV-A", "text": "Went to adults night out at the SciCenter. I didn't think it was worth it, even though it was free. Granted, we didn't get to see everything in the museum but could quickly tell it wasn't up to par what other cities offer.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "OKlDuQQQ1f7xL3f1oe14DA", "review_id": "8vOxFGLV-nNZGfwhNyKHXQ", "text": "Most disappoint Museum experience ever.  I was really looking forward to going here and the disappointment started from buying my admissions ticket. First: Zero customer service a very rude and curt girl, who sold me my admissions ticket, was my first contact with the museum.\n\nSecond, they had three, yes three exhibits.  Really I'm paying $19 dollars to see some half baked exhibits that don't really educate or immerse the visitor?  I've never been to a museum where they had only three exhibits.  Okay maybe one museum had less than that, but it was free and I donated $2 just to help keep them around.  \n\nThird, even though I'm a child at heart and love an interactive museum as much as the next person this museum was way too geared for children.  Besides that the information presented was short and not in depth.\n\nAs a sort of topper to the whole experience when I was interacting with one of the exhibits a very rude employee decided to make me feel completely un-welcomed in the museum.  He said to me, \"You know that is for 4 year olds?\"  I immediately looked around looking for the sign that says you may not interact with this exhibit if you are over the age of 4.  The whole point of a museum is to educate and inform the visitors regardless of their age.  I could see maybe admonishing an adult who was hogging an exhibit stopping children from using it, but I was more than accommodating towards all the other guests there.\n\nIn short I wouldn't waste my money here.   Likely, unless you are a child under the age of 9, you probably wont get much out of it and even at that age you probably wont get much out of it.  Whoever is the curator or head of this museum really needs to have another look at whether they are actually providing a service to their patrons.\n\nAfter this long complaint you may be wondering why I gave them two stars instead of just one.  The one saving grace was that the museum had at least some educational properties to it, although not that many.  It really was a glorified expensive playground, but at least there was some education incorporated into the exhibits.  So they didn't fail completely.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T7J9ae0wTskrI_Bgwp-4cA", "review_id": "x7XrOdqFJTVPnl4ZaCa_LQ", "text": "Great museum.  Great location.  Easy parking.  Fantastic for kids.  Amazing homeschool classes.  I highly recommend getting a membership if you find a good deal.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "flYl_hKWMNiTKhA6k_V48Q", "review_id": "mhh3CduQiyKrmkkGnT5IaQ", "text": "My husband and I visited the Arizona Science Center two weeks ago on a Saturday to use a Groupon for the DaVinci exhibit. We like museums. So why only two stars? \n\nParking was confusing. Apparently you can get parking validated if you park in a specific lot, but there weren't signs or directions to let us know that. We parked across the street next to the Diamondbacks stadium for not an obscene amount of money, but considering we are in Phoenix and not San Francisco, it was excessive. Plus there was some other event going on so we had to drive up several floors and there were annoying cones blocking off most of the available parking. WTF! \n\nThen we got to the lobby. The line was waaayyyy worse than the MVD. And the lobby is also pure concrete (think bomb shelter), so if you're trying to pull up a Groupon or something on your phone... give up. The cashier was kind enough to pull up our Groupons on her computer. The line was also complete with more than its fair share of impatient, screaming children who needed their naps. \n\nThe actual exhibit was interesting. The only way to get from the ticket counter to the exhibit was a small, slow, in-the-corner elevator. We looked through a few of the permanent exhibits, and it was ok, but nothing special.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "qh_q-YZzSfOt3iJAXaykrg", "review_id": "7MdhaZtAwey3qBzEXoiy9w", "text": "Great time! Lots to touch and play with and learn! Took our 5 year old daughter with the Summer Pass.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pEcOVolQN6JtDrzlYLRtZQ", "review_id": "igqD14Bqy4UWMddwym1i9A", "text": "Fun place, a lot of different things to see and touch . My two year old daughter had a great time specially in the water playground. \n\nThis is a perfect place to bring your kids in the summer since is indoor and air conditioned.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uNbB1uR4EBhmygUc3IfPAw", "review_id": "vJWAZsz8xMC60wokPRXqEg", "text": "This place is amazing big.. I had no idea that it was this massive, 4 levels of pure exhibits and shows.\n\nWe circled the museum until we saw Heritage Parking (park there for the most convenience and price). Bring your ticket to the check-in counters inside the museum and they will validate your parking. Unfortunately, they will not cover 100% of the fee, but they will discount it. I believe we parked for 4 hours and I ended up paying $5. Heritage Parking also takes credit cards, so that really saved me a big headache.\n\nWe went on a day where there were huge crowds from school field trips, so it was hard to maneuver around, and super busy, but after the afternoon was over, much of it cleared out and we didn't have to wait in line to try out different exhibits. There were tons of interesting things to see and try out, Iuckily my 3 year old was interested, but I would not bring anyone younger than that, or else they will become bored.\n\nIt's unfortunate that the shows are to be paid individually and not included in admission, but I can understand. There was so much to see and do I was getting dizzy. I'm glad that they covered everything from physics, physiology, chemistry, geography, meteorology, technology, and much, much more.. it looks like they have a good range of subjects and it didn't look cheap.\n\nI was able to get a membership (with my today admission counted in), for the 3 of us for $85, but it sucks that you have to pay for parking every. single. time.. too bad they don't just add full parking fees into the admission. I guess if you go to the Children's Museum of Phoenix about a block away from here, you can park there and walk here, and then walk back when the day is done, but it's just a lot of work. Overall, we were highly satisfied!", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0tYlK-FieQXAdmTQ9DWTbA", "review_id": "Bvp9PlVI_k8SN70uN8DHDA", "text": "Awesome place to bring kids. We bought the year membership so we could come whenever we wanted and its cheaper that way, since we are here at least once a month.  Kids love forces of nature which mimics a storm, earthquake, and desert heat.  Also don't miss out on all the educational equipment on the first floor, including the daily demonstrations usually doing a science experiment.  Stop by the dorance planetarium to watch a show or the IMAX. The IMAX is fun but an extra fee, the planetarium is included with our membership (extra at membership purchase) but well worth it for the kids. They also have seasonal exhibits some free, some for an extra fee. One year they had a lego exhibit for free, the kids kept asking to go to the AZ Science Center weekly.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dMC5pB1A2APaB-MepItZEg", "review_id": "UHnGAAl99Y_mrab5v0a8GA", "text": "We were very impressed about how modern the Arizona Science Center is! The exhibitions were really interesting and seems to be a great place to visit as a family!", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "a3qD7KcSmCwFMNRhf4F72Q", "review_id": "uKHoBU8hf7vGoUrb7aCOHA", "text": "We were given free admission tickets for the Science Center and for the Planetarium. Since the kiddos are home from school for the summer and it's blazing hot outside, I thought it would be a good time to use them.  \n\nPros: nice, cold air conditioning. perfect when trying to escape the AZ heat\n         They validate parking in the nearby garage for a cheaper parking fee, it's about 1/2 price\n         bathrooms were clean and water fountains were plentiful.\n         \nCons: the regular prices are ASTRONOMICAL!  Had I not had tickets, for me and 3 kids I'd have paid $48 for general admission and then an additional $29 for the planetarium show/movie.  There was also a special exhibit that would have been $76 additional dollars.  HOLY CRAP!  We passed on the exhibit and any additional planetarium shows (you get one for that price).  Sure, they offer a yearly membership, but if you only come once a year or less (how often do you really need to go?) that seems kind of silly (members still have to pay for the special exhibit).  PLUS, I'm a family of 5 and the family membership is for 4 people.  \n\nThere isn't much for the pre-reader set to do.  They can't read the hands-on activity instructions, and what they do have is really childish (playhouse, blocks).  \n\nThe employees weren't very friendly.  All of them seemed to have somewhere else they'd rather be.\n\nThe planetarium show was maybe 30 minutes and the employee talked for 20 minutes of it, not much planetary stuff..it was a cartoon basically.  SO not worth paying for, glad I didn't.  \n\nThe layout of the place is confusing.  Weird hallways and rooms.  Nothing really makes sense in the layout.  \n\nI can't say we'd go back.  Way too expensive.  My kids are 5, 8 and 11 and they weren't that impressed with the place.  I sure wasn't.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zfysCL-0uQNCWdGvzZ6QWA", "review_id": "VFIgEMto2zShipboLucnMw", "text": "I like coming here with my nanny kids and I would like to check out an adults night out.\nI think all the exhibits are great, so much for kids to learn and interact with. There are so many different sciences, and this place really incorporates a variety of subjects. Some favorites are the body exhibit on the ground floor and Forces of Nature on the 3rd floor. \n\nThe restaurant is better than decent and not too expensive. The entire staff is very friendly, although sometimes there doesn't seen to be enough help at peak times. Some parents do not watch their children, but that hasn't happened too often. The parking garage is so convenient, and I love that you walk through Heritage Square to enter the Science Center. I recommend going on any day that isn't a common school holiday. \n\nTip: Look for a summer pass from Living Social for reduced membership. Maybe that's offered other times of the year as well.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KJDymAcoPiW_vuqthGxfpQ", "review_id": "MFqUKoZTlzPkhPGSzgZWHg", "text": "We grabbed up a Groupon for this museum which was for the Adult's Night Out Da Vinci exhibit viewing.  We loved it!  \n\nI'm a touch confused by some of the other reviewers on here that went and complained about parking and screaming children. First, park in the Science Center parking garage and they validate (so it's free).  Second, it's a museum...kids go there so it's a tad unrealistic to expect them to not be there unless you are going to Adult's Night Out - which is why we purchased the ticket we purchased.  We don't have kids just yet, and wanted a date night.  Bam!  Adult's Night Out to the rescue!  \n\nThe Da Vinci exhibit is closed now, however it was very well organized and set up.  The catered food was delicious and well presented.  The staff was helpful in guiding us when we needed it.  \n\nAll in all, a great night out!  Grab a Groupon and make it a date night.  ;)", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "unZW1W10KirxTiGPCioizA", "review_id": "BQZmRRaAkE-0PBDYhVHfyQ", "text": "We went to see Sesame Street Bodies this past weekend and 5 of the exhibits were broken in that area. Such a bummer when we paid extra to play there. We are members and usually loving going but I think we thought it would be more for what it was. Of course we will go back for the rest of the exhibits but be a bit weary of the Sesame Street one until they fix stuff up!", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "edN7PqFHbQZ9EPcK8znrzg", "review_id": "Z4rxzYwqyTDmrAn4tDb7GQ", "text": "We LOVE the AZ Science Center so much that we recently became members and plan to go often. We love the exhibits and the fact that they change out the special exhibits often. I do recommend packing a lunch as the cafe is a bit pricey, but the food is good.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mmpybTpzgHiRl4Cs_1pDlg", "review_id": "IL-PrdJDroinAcMrxN6q6Q", "text": "When the weather gets hot in Phoenix, this is one of the places where Phoenix residents come to cool off.   The family and I visited the museum on hot summer Saturday in the middle of July.  The line was long to get in the science center and not enough people working there to sell tickets to get us inside.  After a 30 minute wait, we finally got in.  \n\nChildren can play in the water and get each other wet at Waterworks.   Or, they can work with pipes to see how water flows.  The daughter was able to learn different things about the body.  She was able to listen to her heartbeat to the beat of drum.  She was also able to throw round balls into a nose to cause it sneeze and expel the balls back at you.  My wife did not allow the child to ride the Skycycle.  She thought it was too dangerous, not to mention the extra fee involved to ride it.  Tornado Alley was interesting with the fans that blow the wind at you, and the sprinklers that rain on you.  \n\nIt seems like some of these exhibits travel from museum to museum.  Both the Sesame Street Body exhibit and the Skycycle exhibits have recently been in Southern California.  I didn't have to come all the way to Phoenix to see these exhibits.  \n\nOverall, I thought the museum was okay.   There were some things that were different from other science museums.   But, not enough to warrant the $15 for adults and $11 for children, not even for the air conditioning inside.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MxO7EY766jVoFEZzkpwmOQ", "review_id": "0Cdk44H563KSlPvzwZX77A", "text": "This was my first time visiting ASC and I found it really difficult to enjoy. The place itself seemed to have so many cool exhibits to explore, but with the weekend crowds, I felt like I had to fight through mass amounts of people so my 7-year old could get to experience some of the exhibits. I am used to dealing with a lot of traffic, but I was amazed at how inconsiderate others were of each other. They should definitely have hosts to man the popular hands-on activities so as many people as possible can enjoy them. Needless to say, our family could only enjoy a fraction of what ASC had to offer. Had I paid full price admission, I would have been extremely disappointed. Luckily I bought a summer pass through living social at a great deal and am really looking forward to giving ASC another try. It really did seem like a great place, and this go round, I am going to try going during the week!", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7o6OfRHsmcv44R1CjAh8dQ", "review_id": "cc6F98xOEOBNwy2c7I4q7g", "text": "One of the best places in Phoenix to take kids, especially when temp gets hot. Not as large or innovative as the Exploratorium in San Francisco but an excellent time. One day should be plenty for the kids to see everything. Season passes are worth the money. Wish they would change the main parts throughout the year besides just the special exhibits, I would give 5 stars then.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZFlYv9VJbVYe6F3iSELXOg", "review_id": "ZX_Z1Qf_ztrX2Kao9NlQPg", "text": "This is a great option for the summer months in Arizona. There's plenty for kids of all ages to do, though most exhibits are aimed at grade school. \nMy one year old can touch buttons, play and run around. He enjoys the permanent exhibit \"Many Hands Make a Home\". It's not the most popular exhibit so he can usually play freely. The older kids like the \"All Charged Up Exhibit\" - fun with physics! \nThey are a bit pricey for a one time visit, so their memberships are definitely the way to go. There are four floors of exhibits, a planetarium, and a theatre - it's enough so you can see and play with something new each visit.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "mEMun-MSV-Rke3oB8qD_Cw", "review_id": "cWC1L2tk4coUnIJZClerXw", "text": "Science is fun! That may be something I never thought I'd say as a 9th grader in Biology class, but they didn't exactly have interactive kiosks and displays in my middle school classroom. If they had, I'd have screamed back then.\n\nSo that's what this entire edifice is all about. A shrine to scientific exploration. A Mecca of mechanical, natural and experimental marvels. But it's all broken down so the kiddos can appreciate. In my case, THIS kiddo can appreciate the digestible nuggets of information organized into pods of focus.\n\nI can definitely recommend the Forces of Nature exhibit. It runs about every 15 mins, and takes you through tornadoes, forest fires, hurricanes, earthquakes and the extreme Arizona heat. It's all simulated with fans, water, shaking platforms, lights, and heat lamps. Pretty rad, and the kids will definitely want to do it a few times. I know I did.\n\nBe sure to check out each floor. Take that elevator all the way up. If you're antsy, it's still going to take you a couple of hours to get around to everything. With more discovery in your bones, you're going to need the better part of an afternoon, or even close to a day. There's a cafe there, but I didn't get to try it and can't vouch for it.\n\nAs is the case with most museums or places like this, the exhibits come and go. Some are meant to be temporary, others will be around for years. So visit the website to see what you're in store for. You can upgrade your ticket if you're interested in some of the bonus features. When I was there there was some kind of sky-cycle-on-a-cable you could pay to ride.\n\nI had a blast being a kid here. Looking, playing, touching, learning. In all truth, it will probably stand as one of my fondest memories of 2013. A day spent learning, exploring, and being one of the kids. Terrific.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IxkFiVHEdk7YKbw5DsNhmA", "review_id": "Q8ve_MEAJnAoWAJD0u4oLA", "text": "I recently attended the October Adults Night Out. The premise of the program is great-free admission, adult beverages, etc. I enjoyed exploring the museum and it was a nice activity for a Friday Night. The only downfall(s) were 1. The line to check in was extremely long. It didn't move slow, but it wasn't fast either. I had registered online but forgot to print the tickets. I would suggest definitely printing tickets ahead of time. The second issue was the \"beer garden.\" While I enjoyed the premise and the beers, there were only 2 beer servers and 1 wine server for many many people. The line went painfully slow and it made it hard to use the drink tickets and visit the center. Many people were actually giving away their tickets because the line was too long. I would attend another ANO again but I hope that they make some changes in the future to the above mentioned things.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "3eWyclfLCHIn6-V7qDaFnw", "review_id": "OuGJ3NanPAKZELWiAEuTIQ", "text": "The architecture was gorgeous. Building is quite pretty and modern. I can't help but feel that there isn't much to see inside though. There were nice exhibits but it could have been a lot better if they added more substance.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AfhznyHy1OAhCXjzVYHv-w", "review_id": "H9slBxQ2Rk-kVqQ4kOBAHg", "text": "When it comes to activities for kids, this is one of the best. We had a great time here, spent about 4 hours just roaming all the floors of the various science fields. \n\nWe went on Veterans Day and the had a poster for the kids to sign for our Military services men and women.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ru8p3RTlk8f9LB_3zLXURQ", "review_id": "f8PIRCkofQKktECvJjj8uw", "text": "I love the AZ Science Center. My son and I have been coming here for the last 7 years and we love it each time we are here. The center has their permanent exhibits but they always have something new and fun thru out the year so regardless of how many times you go, there is always something new for your little one to explore. It's easy to spend a whole day there starting early in the morning. It's impossible to condense 7 years of experience into one short review except to write that this place is worth coming to, for locals and out of towners alike if I've been able to bring my son here for 7 years and have been consistently happy with the center. And I look forward to bringing him here for many more years to come!", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z3Q15BhiUWfMPSa_dIbN9g", "review_id": "2PaFHjFrNH3QZH_kBXKBzA", "text": "Fun for everyone young and old !", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CoEwCza18n2LmznJm6ntlw", "review_id": "oK5dkp1So4z5W5Aqdg2Opw", "text": "This is an amazing place to take children from age 6-8. They will have a lot of fun with all the exhibits. \n\nThe only draw back was the 3-D movie (Junk in Space). The 3-D graphics are awesome but the movie itself was a bore and waste of time. \n\nOverall I would definitely do it again but would not pay for the  movie.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lBMCBwbAhfgb5oKqilA7CA", "review_id": "uSMgzBkTOIoR7uHAf_z64g", "text": "I've noticed some of the reviews say best for older children but i've been taking my son since before he could walk and absolutely love it! He has the greatest time. Even though he doesn't quite understand the science behind everything, he loves running around and pressing all the buttons. The weather machine is his favorite. During the warmer months he loves playing in the ball fountain. We started going here after getting a free cultural pass at the library and loved it so much we ended up getting a membership. It is definitely worth it to get a membership. We go a few times a month and it never gets old. You can find discounts on memberships on living social before the holidays. We've gotten our memberships for 50-30% off over the past two years. \n\nIf you have a toddler best time to come is when school is in session and after 1pm. This place gets packed with school groups in the mornings.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y-4GXJUN--MLP8OLsRjH8w", "review_id": "0nIQm_UZWSLuMq_PbLajHQ", "text": "AZ science center is great for kids and fun its good for ages 5-11 it has great activities and i have no problem with it", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ru8p3RTlk8f9LB_3zLXURQ", "review_id": "XOjqKK5UlqKdD-EmMv8_Ug", "text": "Soooo . . . As my child gets bigger and he goes from the size of a football to a boy who needs to jump into my arm for me to be able to lift and hold him, it crossed my mind perhaps he was now too old for the AZ Science Center. \n\nGlad to share that this is sooooo not the case!  My son is 7 now and just this week, I've taken him twice to partake in Snow Week where for the past week, they've special activities planned for each day. \n\nThe two days I was there, there were tons of special activities on the daily schedule and these special activities were so well planned, my son and his friend enjoyed participating in them so much that both days, we spent minimal time on their permanent exhibits!!!!\n\nWhoever was in charge (maybe it was a team?) of Snow Week did an absolutely thumbs up (both thumbs up in fact) fanta-excellent job!  Both my son and his friend enjoyed the science experiments on the first floor theater, the making of mini bobsleds out of giant spuds (Idaho potatoes) then racing the, down mini sled tracks, mini ice hockey (ice frozen on cookie sheet then min ice hickey sticks made from Popsicle sticks and pucks made from penny covered with electrical tape)- genius. My son and his friend played for almost an hour with this simple contraption!\n\nScented balloons were a big hit, as was making the gingerbread house. \n\nAside from the special activities, my favorite section (see, and I'm a grown up- I think) LOL. Big kid at heart, that's me- is on the 2nd level where the kids can hands on learn about mechanical properties. All of us (including me) can spend hours there going from one hands on exhibit to the next. \n\nThe permanent exhibits are an added bonus. Why do I say that?  Because they usually have a special exhibit or special activities planned that you can spend your whole day doing those!\n\nI'm really looking forward to see what's next after Snow Week and now that I know how much fun Snow Week is from going this year, next year I will be taking my son for sure and plan on being there from open to close!!!!", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "431Gf6-_AUG9cYpu0Qp3BA", "review_id": "UhyJcRITHv3h3HBIyyrfhw", "text": "This place has gone down hill. What used to be in the normal exhibits are now in a paid exhibit hall. It's sad that they have resorted to that to make money. I won't be renewing my membership.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RrW2WIiq9yzwU23jmLDkOQ", "review_id": "Agr36msMM_NxFED5G28PrA", "text": "The museum is designed for kids. They run in front of you for all the activities. If you're there as a family I'm sure the experience is way better. My wife and I enjoyed it but if we were still waking up for Saturday morning cartoons I'm sure it would be more fun.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PFmzDPpen-Y_g2_TL9RT8g", "review_id": "4zg227FsjVVWirU15Xo-Vg", "text": "My children and I really enjoyed our visit here.  Just wish parking wasn't so darn expensive, even with validation ($8).  There were four floors of exhibits for the children to explore.  Lots of hands-on fun.  My boys really enjoy building the dam to see if it can hold the 85-gallon tank of water.  The human body display was excellent and so was the water-balls display on the first floor.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n1KWJCpVeoTrzcN9iATfKA", "review_id": "pPPizBp38cGmeuFm2zyiXA", "text": "My three year old and myself had a GREAT time at this science center!  They have plenty of interactive things for all ages, but I do think I will pay the little bit extra next time and ride the bike over the cable.\n\nMy only complaint was that the facts posted were on average of 5-10 years out dated.  I tend to think they should be updated to reflect data relevant to within three years.\n\nAll and all I will surely be back again, and recommend everyone check it out!", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kEeIrbREnRip5AWQZe5YfQ", "review_id": "PzmKjcNXZCsCwSirdTrG5w", "text": "I must say, this a wonderful and even fun place. Very interactive with lots to do. However,  expensive.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yMJSI9ZJi8Mn56ScE1Yu9w", "review_id": "WosXklb8iZ96GkLqc-4LIA", "text": "Went with my wife and daughter - almost $75 for the three of us, and that was just for the exhibit and general admission.  Didn't include the planetarium, sky bike, or other extras.  \n\nThe DaVinci exhibit was ok, but not near what I had expected let alone hoped for. \n\nThe remainder of the museum has a few areas appealing to adults, but mostly it's designed for 10-year olds.  Yet, a lot of the hands-on stuff could be interesting to adults as well if it weren't for the horrible state of disrepair of many exhibits ... Broken lights, switches, parts, or it just won't work.  \n\nThree plus stars for a family with kids, minus at lead one for the cost and many broken exhibits.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hKUZe8glgpCvixMO4jReSQ", "review_id": "_is3RPp5JTiGb7Ukkr2kLA", "text": "Sometimes the difference between a three and a four star is a hard one.  I think what separates the difference at a museum is one thing - return ability.\n\nThe Arizona Science center is some where south of a science museum but makes a decent enough children museum.  \n\nThe best exhibit for us, actually, was a kinetic/water area as you enter.  It was a lot of fun and the only thing that was worth returning to.  The air area was very weak.\n\nNext up was a construction area that was slightly entertaining, but didn't hold our interest for long.  After that, we moved on to a body area.  This is where we spent most of our time. Plenty of interesting exhibits and things for my four year old to interact with.\n\nThe 2nd floor had a slightly fun area . . .electrical equipment and the like.  The third floor was . . .boring.  Thunderstorm, and a small exhibit at that.\n\n\n\n\nThe water play area was the highlight.  Though my four year old was entertained. . by 2.5 hours we had saw all we needed to see.  I couldn't imagine getting a membership here. . .there just isn't enough to come back to over-and-over again.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U42c5lZYBg3sVYSg1sqQfg", "review_id": "E3bGD5VHQSoHcj9kE7coOQ", "text": "Totally boring, I am glad my trip there was free.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KucBnMrhalzxnD9AWrxwYQ", "review_id": "fhIMQ3vj5MIRgX7KpSxFGw", "text": "love this place, in every way!", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BEonjC1qS_lMWrHNuF41Rg", "review_id": "yReXjKdKqdnTD_MFdlQyfA", "text": "My friend and I went to the Science Museum and Planetarium a couple of months ago. It was awesome. We were going to see a planetarium show about meteors, but since we were the only ones in there the woman in charge, Linda, let us choose whichever show we wanted. We watched the one about black holes. Excellent. Afterwards, she talked us through what our night sky looked like and all the different constellations. Then we went on a roller coaster. Linda was the best thing about our experience. She was friendly and knowledgeable and really fun and she made our trip very unique. Everyone go now!", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HL86ch20epS9o4jrRF0FWg", "review_id": "5waYWWD97MqFsUp41gu7pQ", "text": "The museum was great fun for the 11-year old I was with. He loved it.  I thought it was good, too.  It was very expensive.\n\nWhat I didn't like at all was standing in line for 10 minutes to buy a ticket when there were only three people in line ahead of us.  Could it be any slower?  How about hiring enough help?\n\nThen the girl who sold us the ticket demanded to know my name.  I asked why and she said the computer required it so that if I ever wanted to buy a membership, they would have my name.  Baloney!\n\nI do not see why the Arizona Science Center needs my name in order for me to visit.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KT0cm-KvhlR3qxBkWmcywA", "review_id": "EgHnyi5ykbG50gTJ1p8vrA", "text": "I hosted my granddaughter's 6th birthday party at the Arizona Science Center on April 5, 2014. They did an EXCELLENT job from the first phone call  to the end of the party. Children and adults had a wonderful time and many of the guests took advantage of the free admission to the Center following the party. Five or six staff members were present throughout the party and assisted with activities, serving food, slime demonstration, etc. We have held birthday parties at several locations in the area and none have been as well-organized and fun as this one was. Thank you Science Center!", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yEZi8RHf99fdrtqVB8KS0w", "review_id": "3-aRaMrC-uUj7aTCi9L5wA", "text": "I'm sorry, but I have to say I am not impressed with the AZ Science Center. I bought a family membership, which was pretty expensive, we visited a couple of times, and that was plenty. The exhibits are always the same and kind of boring, except for whatever traveling exhibit they may have, and that costs extra on top of your membership! And I was not at all impressed with the Ripley's exhibit. I can honestly say Ripley's was a rip. Last time we were there, some of the cooler things were broken (like the little bike that goes around in a circle).\n\nOverall, it's probably fine for a one-time visit, but I wouldn't waste money on a membership. It gets old fast.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L9-X4KASFfdhOeVeYSDgvA", "review_id": "6IkgucZbeowQv2H2RrQ0tA", "text": "A great science center!!  It's large and beautiful.  It's no rival for the massive science museums I've seen in Philly and DC, but it's a great local attraction.\n\nI've come here to see an exhibit, BodyWorlds, which was incredible.  I've also been here for the Best of Phoenix A'Fare, an elegant evening out with food and drink.  This place makes a spectacular event venue!  \n\nShort of special exhibits or events, just from what I saw, this place is a bit better for kids than for adults - it's not quite extensive enough to draw me there on a special trip.  They seem to feature interesting exhibits failry often, though.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "W7Zlyvl_ZZmgkDbJaYPMMA", "review_id": "wSkiptDEjJFiyTdleO-HWg", "text": "I like this place a lot.  I took my little brother here and he had such a blast there with the other kids.  I'm an adult and I found myself playing tug-o-war with the kids and next thing I knew a bunch of other adults were jumping in with the kids and we ended up doing a boys vs girl war.\n\nI love their multiple levels of different things to do and their exhibits that they change out like when they did the Da Vinci exhibit, the pirate exhibit, and more.  This is a great place to take kids, they always have lots of fun.\n\nNow the only downside is the planetarium movies are expensive!  Before taking my brother I went onto their website to look at what movies they'd have airing, I saw 4 I wanted to go check out and even though the movies are fast like 15 mins to 45 mins depending on what you're watching, it would have cost me over WELL over $50 for the two of us to go see those 4 movies. That's on top of paying for admission to the Science Center.\n\nThe place is great, I just wish the movies were cheaper.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "k4-6lakq7t3kCgbvPxcuvg", "review_id": "Ypn3qatNXdoWUxd5WkTgEw", "text": "I took my littles here yesterday because I had purchased a Groupon for a membership and figured it was a good investment in my sanity when we didn't have other entertainment lined up for them.  There were a couple of hitches, but overall we had a good time.\n\nFirstly, the membership desk process is smooth and easy, and because I purchased a membership for a family of 4 (but have 3 littles plus my husband, making us a party of 5) it was only an additional $10 on top of the Groupon to add another child.  I think that was a great deal!  Also, we parked in the Civic Center Garage by the Science Center and the membership desk validated our parking stub, making a typical $12 parking fee only $5 for the visit.\n\nSecondly, the exhibits are FANTASTIC!  We didn't see everything there was to offer, but we viewed quite a bit and all of my kidlets had a blast.  FYI: The weather and natural forces exhibit on the 3rd floor was stupendous! \n\nLastly, we ate a late lunch at the Lab Cafe inside the Science Center, and the food was reasonably priced and pretty tasty: kids meals average about $5 each and adults are around $8 (both sans drinks).  But the flies that were continually buzzing around the dining room and our table were a MAJOR turn off for me and my little guy who's a bona fide germaphobe when it comes to flies landing near his food.  Also, the trashcan right by the exit door was literally overflowing with discarded drink containers, and in the course of 45 minutes I watched no less than 3 employees walk up and meticulously clean the glass doors right next to the overflowing trashcan, and not bother to empty the trash while they were there!  It was beyond odd.  0_o\n\nPS:  Don't make the mistake we did by not bringing a stroller for the littlest one...  Daddy and I eventually got exhausted from carrying her everywhere, but as soon as we let her walk around on her own she was off like a SHOT and the place was so crowded we definitely would have lost her in the crowd.  :/\n\nPPS: Speaking of the crowds, it was crazy busy yesterday, so a weekday visit would probably be much easier on your nerves.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4DSxgieBIfYObfMssl9Wsg", "review_id": "KXHa9TolqNhjgqsGNMYrTQ", "text": "We have a five and two year old and they love this place! There is quite a bit to do, enough that I would say it is worth getting a membership. During really hot weekends it is a great place to bring the kids to run off energy. I do not recommend spending money on the extra exhibits. So far we have seen the Ripley's exhibit and a couple shows at the planetarium and were very disappointed, not worth the extra money.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8_BuqT3OtyTfoEiHJGDkzw", "review_id": "sDaafUq36hiLXxSSzLLnEg", "text": "Lots of fun stuff. Planitarium really neat. Great learning and hands on for kids and the kids at heart.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "muBo9B2OqQPFEN_wWfoKKw", "review_id": "jvex6nmKgshLX8rQ6bHqzg", "text": "GREAT place for families with young and adolescent children. The science center has 4 floors of exhibits plus a lobby with a cafe and gift shop. They also have special birthday party packages and summer camps. Ask about the \"bundles\" and \"membership\" because the IMAX, the planetarium, and traveling exhibitions are NOT covered by General Admission, so bundles with membership is the best value for your family. It's worth it because every 2-3 months the traveling exhibitions change themes, so that changes the planetarium and IMAX  shows, too. Garage parking costs per hour but, with validation, a certain % amount is discounted. Arrive early and stay all day so you can fit in the shows with the exhibits.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ZWdsr06AvPgDzahZQ7hd2g", "review_id": "eJGQ9B734_IN8nZZ-SqFhQ", "text": "Went to check out the traveling Lost Egypt exhibit yesterday at the Arizona Science Center and had a great time. The science center itself was fun and the Egypt exhibit was cool, I did feel as though it was a little small but I did learn some great facts and got to see some amazing artifacts so all in all it was fun. The cost is a little high but what isn't these days? The price for admission to the science center is $16.95 plus an additional $10 for the Lost Egypt exhibit as well as if you want to see any planetarium shows which are an additional cost as well. We decided to see one planetarium show which was called Cosmic Coasters. It was pretty good but be aware that the seats in the planetarium do not recline which I felt was a let down in comparison to other planetariums I have been to. It's difficult to get the entire view without reclining chairs. The show itself was okay but the guy who was our host answered some questions in the end and took us on a virtual tour of space which was the coolest thing about the whole show. If it would have not been for him doing the Q&A I don't think the planetarium would have been worth the extra $8 a person. \n\nThe science center does have three floors with different learning platforms. The first floor has a human body type of exhibit with various interactive booths and displays about the human body. For me this was the coolest part of the science center. On the second floor they have various experiments on energy and inertia including laying on a bed of nails and a centrifugal force spinner, both which are cool and especially entertaining for the little ones. The third floor has a weather exhibit which I really enjoyed and a platform which plays a short video called forces of nature and it simulates various weather conditions.\n\nOverall I think the Arizona Science Center is a great way to spend the day. I have most certainly been to other science museums in other big cities which have been better but I still had a great time. I would reccommend going here to check it out, just be prepared to spend about $30 a person to see everything.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Lm7npjdESVGK099tZ2A-ug", "review_id": "S4r1RxmJP4OcSyfxcXFDig", "text": "I love this place. Every time I go here, I always get entertained by all the cool stuff they offer. You can even get your parking validated for discounted rates. You can learn a lot of stuff by going there. I recommend going to the extra exhibits if you are wiling to shell out a little bit more money. They have a new 4th floor of eco friendly stuff you can explore now too!", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IlihoJIFaa4ivFAtrZaGyQ", "review_id": "N9CvbusqMsa3u5Ht6X-McQ", "text": "Cool for children... Not so much for adults. I came especially for the mummy exhibit and I was kind of disappointed. I liked the little computer stations that talked about Egypt and the actual mummy. Other than that, it was mediocre. I wouldn't recommend paying extra to see it.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4bT0yqj0LIJkBP2ai6yCDg", "review_id": "IRq9e9C98tlZ2tW4TBonLg", "text": "I bought a Groupon for 2 adults for the Arizona Science Center. It was my first visit and I was eager to see the Lost Egypt exhibit. We paid for our son separately. I was a little disappointed with the Lost Egypt exhibit but overall, we had a really great time. My son has been before. He is 10 and loved it. There is an additional fee for IMAX and the Planetarium... Plus, you'll have to pay for parking. However, the parking can be discounted with validation AND the food in The Lab Cafe was reasonably priced. This is a great place for kids. I", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KyYwK8n0wNi8vk1TwOYmtA", "review_id": "3UPrNM2TLmo9baccZ4T0ng", "text": "Ahh, the Arizona Science Center.\n\nThe MUSEUM:\nI have been here countless times since I was in elementary school, and I have to say... it was better back in the day. Not out of nostalgia or anything, although I'm sure that's part of it... But some of the cooler exhibits they used to have have been replaced with slightly less cool ones. \n\nStill, it is a nice, cool place to go on a date, especially for two nerds like us. If you are adults looking to go there, well, just don't go during the summer. The sheer number of kids will drive you nuts. Best time to go for people avoiding kids is on a weekday in the morning and during lunch, because most people are eating at the cafeteria during that time so you can have the exhibits mostly to yourself. Let loose, have fun, try out all the exhibits and feel like a kid again.\n\nThat being said, it IS a great place for kids, I remember spending hours here with my parents and school friends back in the day. You have so much fun, you don't even realize you're learning. That is the best way to learn! Everything is hands-on and if you're lucky, you might even get to be an assistant for one of the demonstrations. They don't know how cool it was back in the day, so they will LOVE it. Especially nerd juniors and whiz kids-- I know because I was one. Ha!\n\nThe FOOD:\nWell, it was better back in the day. It (the restaurant AND the menu) has gone under a major renovation since then. It has always been a bit pricey, so if you don't want to whip out your wallet for a small, greasy individual pizza and fries for twelve bucks, I recommend bringing your own lunches instead. The food is okay, if you really want to eat there for the novelty, but really nothing to write home about.\n\nThe SOUVENIR SHOP:\nYou guessed it-- it was better back in the day. It's true! There were a lot more cool science kits and tons more toys and candy to choose from, but it is still worth a visit. There are plenty of glow-in-the-dark decorations and some nifty little gift items.\n***In particular, if you love sour candy, I recommend the vials of liquid sour candy, Formula Sour--my husband is a sour candy connoisseur and this stuff gets him to tear up!\n\nOTHER:\nI highly recommend signing up for their email list- They have tons of special events throughout the year and one of them is bound to interest you. We went to the Harry Potter event on Halloween last year and had so much fun! There were special Harry Potter themed decorations and demonstrations, and you could even buy a butterbeer! Most kids were still in school, so it was a really nice time. We already know the museum like the back of our hands, so we could relax waiting for the next demonstration instead of rushing back and forth trying to see everything.\n\nI've been to the BodyWorlds exhibit 3-4 times already; I go whenever it has come around, and hope it will come here again soon! You really get to see the wonder of the human body and see firsthand how different muscles and body functions work-- I recommend more for teens and adults, as kids might be frightened by the whole body aspect. Those with easily upset stomachs will not like it either. \nIf you consider going, just remember; these are real bodies, they were real people, and many of them ARE cut open in various places to illustrate certain concepts. If that makes you feel uneasy, don't go!\n\nThe Arizona Science Center is a pretty cool place for adults looking to break the mold, GREAT for kids, and overall a nice way to spend an afternoon.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HW_JNn1Dksb8XxsH0-6llQ", "review_id": "lLt80TFu-PGlgiEpwNCERw", "text": "I'm kind of befuddled as to how this place averages 4 stars.   A good museum is one that wants you coming back for multiple visits.  \n\nAfter two hours, we were done.  Our kids are super-curious and loved places like the Children's Museum right down the road.  There, we would visit a dozen times per year.  \n\nI think that this museum just feels tired and limited.  Even with all of the floors, there's just not a lot of sizzle to the exhibits.  \n\nA major metro like Phoenix should have a bigger, badder museum.  I guess this just goes to show why this State is ranked in the bottom 5 nationally in all things related to the education of children.  Too bad.", "business_id": "MwmXm48K2g2oTRe7XmssFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tBvrnSCLSpUdCDm5w5GPkg", "review_id": "Fmdg4jlrGX2cL13d2GSnQQ", "text": "The best service you will ever receive at any doctors office, hospital, or clinic in town. If you need Cardio services this is where you should go.", "business_id": "KXt0Iky3ybeLsbY9KC6GSA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dlGIDnT6IuVJbnx99Xg5JA", "review_id": "sCDLqgLghqf99VQtVGC8WA", "text": "I HAVE NEVER been to a more unprofessional place in my life! My Dr's MA, was loud and  obnoxious! She called my name and says \" come on honey, walk this way\" walked so fast I had no Idea where she even went then came out of a room and says \" I said this way!\" Then she starts talking to me about my health problems while we were still in the hall... I almost felt like she was on drugs... The Doctor finally came into the room.  He had the worst bedside manner I have ever seen! He did not want to hear any of my symptoms. He wanted to run all sorts of test... how did he now what i needed? He was suppose to be one of the \" top docs' at the institute...  When we were done, I went up to the front desk and a drak haired lady was on the phone and not once did she recognize that I was waiting for her!  I would never in a million years recommin this place to my works enemy!", "business_id": "KXt0Iky3ybeLsbY9KC6GSA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "982IZ8KPEjW6rHPgklTHSA", "review_id": "mP27W_Htgrp1J_zRLidLQg", "text": "I originally went to the AZ Heart Institute due to fainting spells and periods of breathlessness when I wasn't moving.  In addition to an extremely abrupt manner - saying things like, \"Doesn't matter.  Nope.  Doesn't matter,\" when I told him about my family history of heart problems (didn't matter because it was my uncle, not my parents.  Because there's no way that my grandmother could have passed the defective heart gene to my mother, who could have passed it to me without showing symptoms herself.  And the fact that my father at the time had heart issues, eventually dying from a heart attack, was inconsequential.), the doctor seemed extremely bored and had a \"why are you wasting my time\" demeanor.\n\nI was wasting his time because I was in my early twenties, but was having chest pains, hard thumps in my chest, and was passing out in clusters.  The icing on the cake however, and the reason I left and never came back, was when he shut the door and it bounced slightly open, and I was able to hear him making fun of me to a nurse right outside the door.  Humiliating, to say the least.\n\nNow, some years later, I continue to have clusters of fainting, gasping for air, pounding in my chest, and memory problems.  I'm in the process of having the issue diagnosed with another cardiology practice, one who actually listens and has the courtesy to at least wait until I leave to snort and laugh about whether or not you can believe this chick.  I would never ever return to this place, nor would I ever recommend anyone go there.  As a matter of fact, I have steered a couple of friends away from the AZ Heart Institute due to my experience.", "business_id": "KXt0Iky3ybeLsbY9KC6GSA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a9BWzNxwEmTWgXGojTiHpw", "review_id": "Ghjoz3v88u4bh6TjoARIMw", "text": "If you like waiting for a long time for your appointment, dealing with rude medical professionals, and getting yelled at later when you want your test results sent to your primary care doctor, this is the place for you to go.", "business_id": "KXt0Iky3ybeLsbY9KC6GSA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "SBbftLzfYYKItOMFwOTIJg", "review_id": "JkDzRSHcGOF5W2-YzLFzrw", "text": "About once a week, the husband convinces me that we need pizza.  Ideally, we would get a real one made by people and not a chain.  But, this is often motivated by laziness and downtown Phoenix is the black hole of good pizza.  We would have to drive somewhere to get a good pie, and we're just not having that.\n\nI have a confession to make.  Even though I'm from Buffalo, NY, a city with as many pizza joints as Phoenix has Circle K's, I like Pizza Hut.  It was always the excursion for us growing up.  Sure, we could get a $5 large delivered from the place down the street, but Pizza Hut was an evening out.  A restaurant for pizza, complete with the low-hung light fixtures and the red plastic glasses, it was a special occasion.  And although their pizza was nothing like normal pizza, I developed a special fondness in my tummy for the pan pizza.\n\nAnd, I'm about to write a review for Domino's as a comparison to this debacle.\n\nWe ordered online + 1 star. The website said that it would take 90 minutes - 1 star.\n\nThey have blue cheese + 1 star.  The restaurant called to say that they no longer carry blue cheese - 1 star.\n\nWe ordered wings that were actually pretty spicy +1 star. They were breaded and had something sweet and sticky on it - 1 star.\n\nThe marinara sauce was watered down - 1 star\n\nThe delivery guy got lost, forgot the credit card slip and forgot the soda we ordered.  Then he had the nerve to ask me if we still wanted it.  Then he said it would take him an HOUR to return with the pop. -1 stars.\n\nThe order was delivered in less than the estimated 90 minutes (minus the pop), he did come back to deliver the 2 liter in less than 30 minutes, and the food was as mediocre as I expected it to be. + 2 stars\n\nI would give a zero if I had to leave the house for this kind of service, but since dinner was delivered they earn 1 star.", "business_id": "avPNEqlXgyBvTXjb-ujQFA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-9mljS0O9mwdOnGv-Oea3Q", "review_id": "Ydy2HVOl5sRL3yOhhK8bQg", "text": "I like pizza. I don't eat it often though. I like to get away from the chain food producers in many cases and find independent local businesses for pizza generally no matter where ever I live. However no one does a Pan Pizza like Pizza Hut! So I often crave the Pan Pizza crust Supreme Pizza and when I go for one or have one delivered, I am never disappointed. The crust is always consistent as are the multiple toppings I so enjoy. And i so appreciate that about Pizza Hut, which I can't say the same of other national pizza chains.", "business_id": "avPNEqlXgyBvTXjb-ujQFA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Xm8HXE1JHqscXe5BKf0GFQ", "review_id": "hnDW1J7j-Zz17BNBhDKr5g", "text": "will give you the shits.", "business_id": "avPNEqlXgyBvTXjb-ujQFA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DghMl81bONCh5ELnrgn4Fw", "review_id": "WcR8P2mo2QKz3QNibkGQmw", "text": "Pizza is inconsistent. Sometimes under cooked, other times cut disturbingly wrong ( sad when half of it is for a vegetarian ). Forget ordering chicken wings! It's like pulling teeth!!!! How hard is it to get \" medium bone out \"? 4 out of 5 times it's anything but! Last night was the straw that broke camels back when we found out that this time they gave us honey BBQ. After calling the manager to let her know of the mistake, she replies \"I guess some one else got your wings\". Really!? An apology would have been more appreciated then a sarcastic comment! I don't recommend going to this Pizza Hut. The service is worse then the neighborhood it sits in. I wish there was a negative star I could rate this place.", "business_id": "avPNEqlXgyBvTXjb-ujQFA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ONNDmhFp4i8Io9wiaHWv1A", "review_id": "CwuXs-nib9ocHK6KvrPTIg", "text": "Ok, first of all, when I got there this morning to pick up my lunch,  the guy behind the counter was hitting on the gal in front of me so hard.  He spent all of his time and smiles on her that by the time he got to my order, he had not an ounce of friendliness left.  He acted like he was doing me a favor, begrudgingly.  That in itself is nothing, I have lowered my expectations of customer service since this new generation of pimple popping orgy addicts got their work permits a few years ago.  However, when I got the foot-long turkey sammi back to my office, the half I chose for breakfast had a little good morning suprise. (I just threw up in my mouth a bit.)\nThey should change their slogan from \"Eat Freash!\" to \"Eat Some Complete Stranger's Hair, Then Gag and Lose Your Appetite Completely\".  I'll bet that is the real reason Jared lost all that weight.  \nNot happy Subway.  There is  a lovely Quiznos on Central and Camelback... They will serve my periodic sub sandwhich needs from now on.\nAND DON\"T CALL ME MAAM YOU IDIOT!  And get your teeth cleaned! That yucky yellow stuff is called tartar and it can be removed.", "business_id": "ldIxXmxD3Cku0vODGYb9dQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tyB2NUSxpBtBBRZXwvifPA", "review_id": "oOY_NDX_ifZVRqQ8Y_zSIA", "text": "We had a very great experience at the subway on N. 16th in Phoenix, the two young men who were working on this day were so polite, made our sandwiches exactly as we wanted them and they were great.  We will definately mention this to their GM, and people in the area should check them out.  $5 for a footlong, a great deal.", "business_id": "ldIxXmxD3Cku0vODGYb9dQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ioTuTA_pI-ZgiM4uISDQPg", "review_id": "dFTA7W1Zoqg2Px3UpTx_iQ", "text": "I like this Subway.  It's newly remodeled and if you go after 12:30 you beat the lunch rush.,  It's always been clean when I go in and the workers seem to stay, not a super high turnover.  They are always super nice too.", "business_id": "ldIxXmxD3Cku0vODGYb9dQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DghMl81bONCh5ELnrgn4Fw", "review_id": "l1V1V0l53SfQ7bPz_bUCSg", "text": "Great customer service, food is made to your liking. The only negative is, I wish they could do something about the bums infesting the area. It can be a little bit of a deterrent when females go in alone.", "business_id": "ldIxXmxD3Cku0vODGYb9dQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tq0ZoiyXxEH2JK7TcOqqHg", "review_id": "pkCAN03ES2P5-FvkxaQHbQ", "text": "As a frequent subway-go-er, this has been the worst subway i've ever gone to. Normally I feel bad about negatively reviewing a place, but after experiencing negative customer service more than 5 times at that location, i'd say it's safe to let it all out. While this place is conveniently close to my work, I am finding myself avoiding it every day during lunch time. Why? the employees frequently pick on me for the specific instructions I have on my sandwich. It seems as though asking for a little avocado is being noted as \"picky\". I am constantly picked on each time I go in there with constant \"oh im sorry did you want cheese on this side or that?\", \"girlfriend make up your mind!\", and \"laughs\" because I didn't want that extra high caloried 3rd cookie because it's 3 for a dollar (yes i like 2 and only 2 for the sake of not indulging myself...I think thats quite enough for my dollar thank you). As a customer, you're always supposed to walk out with a smile and experience a positive environment. Do I experience any of those? absolutely not, I find myself constantly muttering a bunch of rants each time I walk out in frustration that I as a customer am being picked on!! Perhaps that's their sense of humor, but they should realize that customer service is not a comedy show, and I don't have time for their silly remarks. Additionally, their \"welcome to subway\" is not welcome at all, especially when you don't even look at the customer while saying it. They're better off just not saying it all if it is not sincere. I will spend the extra dollar and mile to go to chipotle, thanks.", "business_id": "ldIxXmxD3Cku0vODGYb9dQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rodF6YO7jnUOdeQE_yUuKQ", "review_id": "QPaG2xK14jblywKrDetyqg", "text": "I have been to this subway at 16th st and thomas many times. What I like about subway in general is they fix the food rite there in front of you (I guess most sub shops do now that I think about it) so the chance of them botching your order is low.\n\nAs far as THIS location, yes, it's not located in the best part of town. I was once confronted in the parking lot by some guy riding a bike saying he could fix my car, he started touching the undercarriage and trying to say a body part needed replacement. I take great care of my car so I knew that was a scam. The food of course is great, I love their cookies, always big and fresh. As far as the employees, they are pretty friendly but being it's a sandwich shop, yes you cant count on seeing the same people there too long. My biggest gripe about this location is I have been there more than once when they are supposed to be open in the morning and they arent. Their hours posted on their door even say they should have been open. If someone calls in sick, doesnt subway have some kind of backup plan? The first time it happened I just blew it off. But it happened today and I complained on subway.com. It can be especially frustrating if you find it closed when it should be open on the last day your coupon is good for. They oughta give you a raincheck or something.", "business_id": "ldIxXmxD3Cku0vODGYb9dQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nASQU1F5rMp3GwRCYC-DQg", "review_id": "XQB2wq0xX7s5GKSVqAZCSQ", "text": "It's super dirty in here, I walked in just saw the floor and walked out, management really needs to teach the workers how to clean, I saw crumbs in the table and the floor looked like it hasn't been moped in a month! So gross!", "business_id": "ldIxXmxD3Cku0vODGYb9dQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "bfuVbKov5Uwcha6-l4ikFg", "review_id": "s2nAlJs5Ob87dwmAn-6eHg", "text": "Now, this one doesn't really fit into any category, because it is a nonprofit org, but I really felt compelled to put a review in for it to help get the word out.  This is such a great way to volunteer your time, and they are always in need of Bigs, especially men.  The boys waiting for a Big sometimes have to wait for a year just to get one, and with some of these children, they need someone now.\n\nIf you have a few extra hours a month, a tiny bit of your time can help do wonders for a child.  I have been a Big since February, and it is such a rewarding experience.  For privacy issues, I won't go into the details of my Little, but she is a really great girl.  She gets excited every time we talk and she makes as much of a difference in my life as I do hers.\n\nSome of the things we have done together:\nmini golf\nDave and Busters\nmovies (lots)\nCeramic painting at As You Wish\nChildren's Literacy Luncheon - AZ Kidney Foundation\n\nAnd we've also just hung out at my house and talked.  \n\nThere are so many kids out there who just need someone to talk to, and to show them that they are special and important.  If you have the time and energy, I don't think that there is a better place that you could spend it.", "business_id": "tGy3GH47a4UdkJ0KsUPzYA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "zHH2Iz49wCZYYDLBTv0YOg", "review_id": "eelJmr_Zghaz-g6nfdk_5g", "text": "They're the oldest, largest and most effective youth mentoring organization in the United States. Research has shown that positive relationships between \"Littles\" and their \"Bigs\" have a direct and measurable impact on children's lives. They are more confident in school, better able to get along with their families and peers, and less likely to begin using alcohol and drugs.\n\nOne of the reasons this program works so well is the dedication of the matchmakers. Their extensive interview and screening process ensures the best matches possible, which are based on similar backgrounds, interests and hobbies. \n\nWhat I've discovered during my time as a Big is that I get as much out of our relationship as my Little. He's an awesome kid that just needs a male role model in his life, and I am proud to be the one to be able to provide it. We've bowled, gone to the Arizona Science Center, the planetarium, watched movies, sometimes we just hang out and play video games.\n\nThe commitment they ask for is just a few hours two to four times a month, for a minimum of 6 months. Of course the longer the better - many matches remain friends for life.\n\nOk, now I'm going to wrap up by quoting Whitney Houston in a Yelp review (which a fellow Yelper bet me a Cornish Pasty I'd never be able to find a justifiable reason for doing so)... \"I believe the children are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way. Show them all the beauty they possess inside.\" Ha! I'll take that Eggplant Parmesan Pasty now, thanks.", "business_id": "tGy3GH47a4UdkJ0KsUPzYA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k2Lm0HnltnY6F6K7ijRqag", "review_id": "ovkUgGT7pk_VfPp63h3JnA", "text": "I guess that the organization overall is good, but wonder why one of the most needy populations in all of our communities is dismissed by this organization.  I am referring to kids who are in foster or kin placements through CPS.  I know we have tried multiple times to get children hooked up with a big brother or sister only to be told that CPS kids are too transient with their case managers and placements so they wont work with them.  Who cares if the case manager changes, if the kid is in a placement that wants to have them stay there for years or even adopt them.  Case mangers and social workers at schools and hospitals change but they will set those kids up with Bigs.  I don't understand why this company wont work with Arizona CPS kids.  \n\nKids who have been removed from their parents are more at need of a positive mentor than any other population, yet are pushed aside by VBB-BS.  And when you ask for a reason why all you get is the \"they are transient\" story. And I guess the kid with the single parent who cant keep a job is stable?\n\nThey appear to me to be an example of \"get the good PR\", and forget the rest.", "business_id": "tGy3GH47a4UdkJ0KsUPzYA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5Ajeq9RfuD0Z2sb8gceA5w", "review_id": "PwU3gXr8G_YJhpU13KHI8g", "text": "I do not think that location should decide if you get a big brother/ sister or not.  It's sad that where I live there's a 3 year waiting list.  Also the fact that they would not even allow the child to be brought to the volunteer to make it convenient is just ridiculous.  The gentleman even said that would be taking the volunteer away from someone in that community, as if the one we're in was not worthy.  Sad, especially for the children that really need the program.", "business_id": "tGy3GH47a4UdkJ0KsUPzYA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "nifQuBZYwHNnGLUU105EZQ", "review_id": "YHQxoj_3Ocqd_0MSodgHUA", "text": "My 13 mo. old had to have surgery. Dr. Gleason was his surgeon, Mary was his nurse and a hand full of other smiling faces help us on our big day. They took such great care of my baby, gave him wagon rides, toys, bubble and hugs and tickles. Not a single complaint.  I hope I never have to go there again,  but I'll be glad if I do.", "business_id": "CAD0tKIttOTTgT7TMJa-lQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9SZBVZ-mxebOVa1BlWFtWw", "review_id": "rx3QLzrZ_hjXXbjxNBqPEg", "text": "Short and Sweet.  \n\nLove Love LOVE this hospital.  I've had surgery there and now my brother is getting care at Good Sam (been in 1 week so far).  The nurses on his floor are for the most part, awesome.  \n\nPros - Valet Parking, Cafeteria on LL2 open 24/7 (grill and yogurt section closes at 7:30ish though), and all the staff at Good Sam.  \nCons - Regular Parking.", "business_id": "CAD0tKIttOTTgT7TMJa-lQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 10, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "PI87YMrU5DW4Z67_Y0MjKA", "text": "This review is strictly based on being a guest at the hospital. \n\nThis morning, my sister gave birth to my second man baby nephew! She delivered at Good Sam so first thing, I booked it to the hospital to meet the new little man in my life. First up, I arrived to be greeted by complimentary valet. This is for any guest of the hospital and they only work on tips. The valet guys were extremely friendly and whisked my car away! Before I went up to see my sis and her fam, I stopped in for a quick drink in the cute corner cafe. I couldn't help but notice how bright and cheerful it was for being a hospital. They have some of the nicest patios for outdoor seating around and you could almost forget your're in a hospital while sitting there! Next up, I stopped by the gift shop to pick up a little congrats gift for my sis and brother in law. It's a bit overpriced in there, but what can you expect since they know they have a captive audience! \n\nThe maternity rooms are really nice and have huge windows overlooking the mounts to the south. The staff was friendly and helpful. Later on, I took a run down to the cafeteria (note: take the stairs if you can...the elevator is slow!) The cafeteria is cheap and has pretty much everything you can think of ... including donuts! \n\nIn addition, their NICU is awesome and they are connected to Phoenix Children's Hospital, so I know my man baby nephew is in good hands!", "business_id": "CAD0tKIttOTTgT7TMJa-lQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LnWNKWLd-mF1U4OViloQWA", "review_id": "WLZBHyZuWkHtCMYhKMeeFg", "text": "My biggest piece of advice is take your own lunch when visiting or working at BGSMC. The cafeteria is not well laid out, the food is mediocre and very over priced. When you want to pay, the lines are long and be very careful... or you could end up standing in line for 10 minutes only to see a tiny sign identifying YOUR line as the one for nurses and physicians ONLY. Really??", "business_id": "CAD0tKIttOTTgT7TMJa-lQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TCEqENMcnIjsBCjlI_Stzg", "review_id": "J2eSsqIM8YDJpOxaWuzmdw", "text": "Good hospital. Trauma teams are excellent. There's a reason they filmed a Trauma:Life in the E.R. here. All the nurses on pretty much all the floors are all good. Quite a few gorgeous ones too. Just saying.", "business_id": "CAD0tKIttOTTgT7TMJa-lQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wLuDGMXytNVTF8ZU2gwUEQ", "review_id": "pispUuymxXIbdsPaQABwjQ", "text": "I completely agree with Chris S. Happy pills. Seriously. EVERYONE at this hospital is SO NICE!!! The nurses, the doctors, all of the staff....day and night. My friend is being treated here and has been addmited for various days now, and everyone agrees this hospital has really made this whole situation so much more bearable and less stressful, considering. \n\nWhen you or a friend is going through illness or trauma, the last thing you want to deal with is rude and uncaring nurses and doctors. You will NOT experience that here....they are WONDERFUL.\n\nThe hospital itself is very nice, it feels modern and clean. There is even a nice \"healing garden\" you or patients can relax and get a little fresh air in. The food isn't that bad considering this is a hospital...I had a nice salad and sweet potato fries one day! Prices are like an airport.....expensive. But at least it's not typical cafeteria food.\n\nThank you Good Sam for taking such good care of my friend!", "business_id": "CAD0tKIttOTTgT7TMJa-lQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "k4-6lakq7t3kCgbvPxcuvg", "review_id": "cMluRQe5H3wzOrLnzgSMhg", "text": "Last January I was admitted to Good Sam by my perinatologist for an unknown emergency condition with my pregnancy at only 18 weeks pregnant and I spent 13 more weeks living on strict bed rest in the new axillary OBGYN wing.  My perinatologists said that my pregnancy was very complicated and because I was a HUGE hemorrhage risk, and in too perilous a position to go home, I HAD to stay there night and day, even though I only lived a couple of miles away.  They said I could be compared to a water balloon resting on a bed of nails.  Scary stuff!\n\nIt was the most challenging and depressing time of my life.  I couldn't go home to my 3 kids and husband (even though I could *almost* see my home from the parking garage roof), I couldn't prepare for my new baby because I didn't know if either one of us were even gonna make it.  I couldn't be home to prepare a nursery, plan a baby shower, get lunch with my girlfriends, go to work, NONE of that stuff.  It was SO depressing and scary for me.  \n\nThankfully my team of doctors and surgeons and the wonderful OB (and later the ICU) nurses made my experience as pleasant as possible.   They took care of me physically, mentally and emotionally.  The nurses there are all sweethearts and I adored them, they went out of the way to make me at home.   They treated my husband and children like valued guests, and make the process of my kids visiting me as 'normal' as possible.  That was important to me since my kids were very concerned that I wasn't going to come home to them, and were utterly convinced that their baby sister definitely wasn't going to live.  Thankfully, we BOTH made it home alive thanks to the skilled doctors, surgeons and nursing staff that took care of us both at Good Sam and at the Phoenix Children's Hospital NICU inside of Good Sam that cared for the baby once she was born.\n\nAlso, I have to mention that my bedrest room in the OB Axillary wing was HUGE, and that is no exaggeration, it was seriously the biggest hospital room I have ever seen and would easily, comfortably hold a dozen or more visitors.    WOW!!\n\n\n\nNow for the cons:\n\nThe food was really NOT very good, and I think this is where the hospital truly falls down on service.  I would routinely get bizarre, disgusting meals delivered to me, like a plain dry hamburger with a double helping of steamed carrots, no condiments at all.  WTF?   Or once they sent me a slab of dried up cold meatloaf (no gravy) and two plain baked potatoes, again no condiments.  Again, WTF?   And sadly the cafeteria food is NO better.  The food was greasy, mushy and /or tasteless and WAY, WAY, WAY overpriced.  (My mom spent 4 weeks at St. Joe's a few weeks before I was sent to Good Sam and I could see firsthand that St. Joe's cafeteria is SO much cheaper in comparison.)   Because of the dismal food options my family routinely brought me yummytastic meals from the outside, like Long Wong Hot Wings, Pink Champagne cupcakes from Barb's Bakery, hummus and pitas from Pita Jungle, Mexican food from Juliobertos...you know, yummy stuff.  :)   So for this alone I am deducting one star.\n\nAlso there is a VAST difference between the quality of rooms in the old part of the hospital and the newer OB rooms over in the axillary wing.  The difference is night and day, in fact.  The old rooms are minuscule in comparison to the new rooms.  In fact the old tower rooms practically require you to step outside to change your mind.   \n\nBut the crappy food and tiny, old tower rooms aside, the hospital is GREAT.  The nursing staff is wonderful and the doctors are all top notch.  I wouldn't have gone anywhere else for the level of care and observation that I needed.  In fact, the staff here is so skilled that I understand from what I was told that, for what my particular condition was, I would have been flown to Good Sam for bedrest and delivery no matter where in Arizona we lived.  It was just random luck that we lived right down the road. \n\nIt is THE hospital to go to in Arizona for an extremely high risk pregnancy.\n\nI will never be able to properly thank everyone who cared for us for those 13 agonizingly loooooong weeks at Good Sam, but I can only hope that giving them a great review will at least steer others to this wonderful facility.", "business_id": "CAD0tKIttOTTgT7TMJa-lQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jopndPrv-H5KW2CfScnw9A", "review_id": "GGxZ3Dg86CTyw562Wnbl-Q", "text": "This is where I was born! 28 years later I'm back to support my mother through surgery. I thought hospitals were dark and depressing but Banner Good Samaritan changed all that. The hospital is bright and sunny and the staff is genuinely nice and helpful. I would recommend this hospital to anyone.", "business_id": "CAD0tKIttOTTgT7TMJa-lQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CjL3FtpiDzhNXTQPw0-RBw", "review_id": "XuG0YKWK50EoOdkgRn2Hxw", "text": "My dad was treated for his NASH liver disease here for a brief period before we switched over to Mayo Clinic. Thank God we did. This hospital is way worse than Banner Desert in Mesa. After stints at 4 different hospitals in the valley, we were least satisfied with the care at this one. Go elsewhere if you have the option.", "business_id": "CAD0tKIttOTTgT7TMJa-lQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bd-160CTBabUrh_4ve5LfQ", "review_id": "I_UKoUWOwD5KyhUHHH0TtQ", "text": "Thank you for all your help. Great people.", "business_id": "CAD0tKIttOTTgT7TMJa-lQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_uL7OiQSfNsCd60DrAf7qQ", "review_id": "6mPPCpESeJsyY4TlDeGAEw", "text": "Again, I am torn between a two and four star rating, so three it is. \n\nTwo because - the waiting area is awful! Very few chairs, doesn't seem very clean, crazy people, bathroom is scary, and the vending machines are crazy over priced. The biggest disappointment was the THREE hour wait time. I get that they were busy, but geezus, it's a good thing we weren't dying. \n\nFour because - the ER staff was awesome! Once we got back to a room to be seen by a doctor everything went super fast and smooth. Jon got a nasty burn at work and they knew he was in pain. They quickly got him some pain meds, cleaned up his foot, sent us home with some meds and wraps, and took care of insurance fast. \n\nSo like I said, there was some bad but there was also some good. \n\nOur consolation prize was watching the crazy chick who was probably detoxing freak out, highly entertaining, well entertaining until she started to vom, then I was ready to be done with the mess.", "business_id": "CAD0tKIttOTTgT7TMJa-lQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "66VpA-xzwrPNuD8R8zs0Og", "review_id": "aPGfDMR43EkdSkXOIR82vw", "text": "I had to be admitted for a stomach infection. The 3-day stay was a living nightmare, and traumatic experience.\n\nThey rudely wake you up every day at 3am to do blood work. What sadistic monster would conceive of doing this to their patients at such ungodly hour? How completely unnecessary, and when I questioned the reason for the early rise, I only received non-answers and mean stares. \n\nTheir solution to every problem is to give people a pill. And doctors are way too quick to prescribe them . You can't sleep, here's a pill. Well, if I wasn't interrupted 3-4 times a night I would be able to have a good night's sleep without the unnecessary assistance of a sleep hypnotic. \n\nDo you fell depressed in a hospital? Of course we all do. Here's a pill to you. Instead of treating your patients better, just fill them up with more pills.\n\nIs your stomach hurting? Here's a pill. Of course it'll mask the pain but it will not make the cause of  your illness better. \n\nThis is a teaching hospital that caters mostly to indigents and low-income patients. For people with insurance, such as myself, it was a horrific experience. By the way, I had a strange feeling I was a guinea pig for their students.\n\nYour health is the most precious gift, beware of this hospital as they do not respect you as a human being. Some of the nurses are nice, but there were some that looked at you with extreme hatred. Their night RN supervisor reminded me of Nurse Ratched. She gave me the creeps.\n\nThankfully, I have only needed to stay in a hospital 3 times in my life. The first 2 times were for giving birth to my children in the late 1970's.  What I've learned from this current experience is that the state of medical care in this country has definitely declined to shocking lows.   \n\nWhen I asked for a doctor's note to give to my employer, they were curt, dismissive and vengefully would not provide me with one. \n\nBanner Good Samaritan is by far one of the worst experiences I've had in my life. It has left me shaken to the core.", "business_id": "CAD0tKIttOTTgT7TMJa-lQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AGfBY5tlVBMZ6zilUGf14g", "review_id": "DaR4UkCFjuzZd-V9ZOryGw", "text": "The care we received was substandard.  My mother in law was recovering from heart surgery and not doing well. We noticed something was wrong but the nurses kept insisting everything was ok. It turned out she had a UTI that went unnoticed we requested a test for the UTI otherwise it would have never been found until it may have been too late to reverse. \n\nThen she was given Seroquel to have her calm down against our wishes. This was a psychotropic drug that was unnecessary.\n\nThe neighborhood is also not safe and the Valet service closes at 10:00 PM \n\nWe needed to be there for the entire stay ( 24/7 ) to insure she got the care she needed.  She was also dehydrated and the nurses did nothing until we insisted something was done,\n\nThe attending doctor was annoyed if we made any suggestions and it wasn't until our cardiologist came in and gave specific instructions that anything got done,\n\nTerrible care, I would not have even given this hospital one star if it wasn't required by Yelp.", "business_id": "CAD0tKIttOTTgT7TMJa-lQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tR_395VZaCpbS9pg2fwyPg", "review_id": "2VXYABLImBUW47CCAYzwQQ", "text": "We were very impressed. I've never seen so many Dr's. taking care of one patient.  Although my husband had a lot going on, it still amazed us.  The care was excellent. The nursing staff was above reproach and took care of every need my husband had and even mine. They set it up so I could sleep right next to my husband in a somewhat cozy recliner with blankets & pillows.  It was clean and sanitary.  We've never had such attentiveness and compassion as my husband did at Good Sam.", "business_id": "CAD0tKIttOTTgT7TMJa-lQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kZtPQyiNy9jMd07mfsQAYw", "review_id": "TNM9FWLSEkIq9x2ebPaxNg", "text": "Banner Good Sam is the best hospital by far in Phoenix and trust me I've probably been to almost every hospital in the phx area! The nurses are outstanding they are always nice,happy and attentive! The doctors well I couldn't ask for better doctors they keep me informed on all my treatments and health care! Hospital is very clean and very nice. I would and have recommended this hospital to any of my friends and family! The only hospital I go to now!!", "business_id": "CAD0tKIttOTTgT7TMJa-lQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-AW0P9ppS27ntBRgxVLOsA", "review_id": "RkPeDgOPzyXThE7FFdOKhw", "text": "Went to the Emergency room on a weekday morning.  Guess I timed it right, since I was triaged, treated, and discharged all in less than 2 hours.  Staff were courteous and friendly.  Very respectful.  Explained everything in detail.\n\nThe only negative was that the Emergency room building as dated compared to the rest of the hospital.  Despite that, all modern looking equipment and supplies.\n\nAs far as others commenting on wait time, best to time a visit if possible in the morning on a weekday since most people visit an emergency department in the afternoon or evening after work.  I've learned this the hard way over the years no matter which hospital you go to.", "business_id": "CAD0tKIttOTTgT7TMJa-lQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2LCrT_BOJvGV4xi_lmoRcA", "review_id": "7-_jpr-qE3Gh9ngJjMo52g", "text": "This review is mostly for the Emergency Room.  I had a bike crash on a Friday at lunch hour.  I rode my bike home, to ditch my computer and work files, and to make sure it was safe.  Took a taxi to Good Sam, and it took almost the entire taxi ride for my insurance to verify I was headed to an ER that is \"in Network.\"  Pretty stresful, but once I walked through the doors, most of that changed.\n\nSure, there was a lot of painful waiting around in a hallway in a wheelchair.  But, hey, it's an emergency room.  I found the system to be very organized and the employees to be helpful and compassionate.  There were a couple of fails on the doctor's part.  She offered me pain meds, and then forgot to order them.  I had to ask a nurse, and then they arrived quickly.  Doc also forgot to order antibiotics for my road rash, but I received a voice mail shortly after discharge that hooked me up with germ-fighters.\n \nWhen I was discharged, I indicated I intended to walk to Walgreens, since I live in the neighborhood.  I was referred to the hospital pharmacy, which I expected to soak me.  But it only cost me $14 for 2 kinds of pain meds and stool softener (yes, I said it and no, it hasn't worked yet).  Pharmacy gave me a beeper and I was able to peruse the lovely and overpriced gift shop.  If I was hospitalized, there were many items there that I would appreciate receiving.  Good gift shop.\n\nI was there for approximately 4.5 hours.  I had triage, xrays, and an EKG.  I was admitted immediately, no waiting.  I don't have much experience with ERs, so there you go.\n\nProps to the skinny blond \"tech\" guy, who entertained me by exchanging restaurant reviews while he irrigated my wound.", "business_id": "CAD0tKIttOTTgT7TMJa-lQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XgIhw-aWaq_Fx3ZVQGjnuA", "review_id": "vtVS0yS44LBot00K_Gfx4A", "text": "Some of the late night nursing staff have zero people skills.  Seriously...totally socially inept people.\n\nAlso, when waiting for a family member going through a six hour surgery, it would be nice if the coffee station that is apparently monitored by video surveillance (?) WHY??  actually had cups.  \n\nIt is the little things.", "business_id": "CAD0tKIttOTTgT7TMJa-lQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HL86ch20epS9o4jrRF0FWg", "review_id": "sDiM-0jjtWCrh3VIMdVr4A", "text": "This is a great hospital for solving complex medical problems but security is a problem.  \n\nMy friend's iPad was stolen while she was sleeping in the middle of the night. \n\nAn iPad is a reasonable thing to bring to the hospital to pass the time.  It's not like she brought a diamond ring and left it lying around.", "business_id": "CAD0tKIttOTTgT7TMJa-lQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "az-3yponLJlIzLwDZQlWDQ", "review_id": "xrAK_HDeS79RpctrWBJQ3w", "text": "Little outdated... Rooms are a little small... But good hospital with good staff.", "business_id": "CAD0tKIttOTTgT7TMJa-lQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "De2mNR_p2sGST0WOHbVh4A", "review_id": "rE-khbysJaoO4KR9YaTLSg", "text": "Outstanding staff in every way. Only reason for 4 star rating is because of the lack of private rooms. Rest is so important for recovery and some roommates aren't very good at understanding that. I would not hesitate to be treated here again however. Most caring and kind employees ever.", "business_id": "CAD0tKIttOTTgT7TMJa-lQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GkWuTgewni9bzPM4HUCO-g", "review_id": "dhAeAih2xuwvltBhV3Goow", "text": "This review is for the Maternity/Labor and Delivery/Post Partum Care. We would not come back here or encourage people to come here. There are hospitals that provide better service in our opinion. \n\nPros\n1 Nice Labor and Delivery Room. \n2. Nice Attentive nurses in Labor and Delivery\n3. Registration/Checking in is simple\n4. Parking is convenient\n\nCons\n(1) Post-Partum Rooms are old, small and run down. The bed was not comfortable. \n\n(2) During my stay, the post partum nurses were friendly but spent must time chatting/gossiping instead of being attentive to patients IMHO. \n\n(3) Resident Physicians were not a positive experience. We didn't feel comfortable in their care. Would have preferred not to have dealt with residents.  A Resident also delayed our discharge by hours by not dropping off a written prescription\n\n(4) Billing Office was difficult. They tried to make us pay for our newborn's charges which were different from the mother's charges. Newborn babies are not yet on insurance plans. And since they are not yet on your insurance, the charges are very high as you could imagine. We were not required to pay them before leaving the hospital but they certainly pressured us into paying. We went home and put our baby on our insurance plan which reduced the charges by 2/3. \n\n(5) Discharge was significantly delayed.  An ultrasound and hearing screen was ordered the previous day in the morning. They didn't do the ultrasound and hearing screen until the following day in the afternoon. These are routine tests that are usually done a few hours after they are ordered. Instead of going home that morning, we didn't leave until 4 PM. What contributed to the delay was a Resident failing to leave a prescription that our doctor ordered.", "business_id": "CAD0tKIttOTTgT7TMJa-lQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PDtehSZUrvIShkZlhnUarg", "review_id": "iU9HnQkCyOFm9LWOkMB_aw", "text": "We chose Banner Good Sam b/c it's so close to our house and they are covered by Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO.  \n\nStayed on Floor 7 which had private rooms in Pod D and Pod C.  I noticed that in Pod D the DAY nurses are a little less attentive and slower to respond to the remote control caller button than the night Pod D nurses were.  \n\nPod C nurses were nicer than Pod D nurses overall, and many of them are friends with each other and attend the same church and even quietly sung some of their church songs together on the night shift, which was very comforting in my opinion.  Pod C nurses were very attentive, quick to respond, were very \"real\" when speaking with me and answering questions, and knew all the ins and outs of getting you the best care from the doctors.  They visited with each other while at the nurses station, that's true, but they rarely got to sit down for more than a few minutes at a time because it was always time for some patient to get some type of attention and it NEVER, EVER ENDS.  \n\nSTOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING RIGHT NOW AND REALIZE THAT NO MATTER WHAT TIME OF NIGHT IT IS -- THE NURSES AT BANNER GOOD SAM ARE GETTING OUT OF THEIR CHAIRS CONSTANTLY TO ATTEND TO SOMETHING A PATIENT NEEDS AND MONITORING THEIR CARE FROM THEIR COMPUTER PROGRAMS AND ARE IN CONSTANT TOUCH WITH THE DOCTORS BY PHONE, GIVING THEM UPDATES.  I CAN'T BELIEVE THEY CAN KEEP ALL THE CHANGING DATA IN THEIR HEADS FROM ALL THE CHANGES WITH EACH PATIENT.  It truly is a constant thing around the clock and I know because I was a day sleeper while I was there and I was awake at all hours of the night, getting my ice chps and walking with my walker for exercise and I saw those nurses constantly attending to the patients at 1:00 a.m., 3:00 a.m., 4:00 a.m.  IT'S HAPPENING RIGHT NOW.\n\nI agree there is a neverending string of visitors wanting blood, taking blood pressure, dispensing your meds, asking you questions, etc. that starts about 3:00 a.m. and goes thru to about 7:00 a.m.  I almost felt I should \"hold a meeting or press conference\" and have them all appear in my room at once and answer their questions and allow them to poke and prod simultaneously and get it over with so I could go back to sleep.\n\nThere could be better housekeeping efforts in the private bathrooms by the cleaning staff.\n\nIf you find yourself staying at Banner Good Sam for 1 or more nights and are in need of any kind of pain medication (other than the morphine self-pumper - limited of course), then take a tip from me and self-monitor the timing of your doses so that if you are supposed to get your pain pill(s) every four (4) hours, START getting the nurses going on dispensing your meds about 20-40 minutes before that four (4) hours is UP, because it takes them that long to go through all the administrative medical hoops to actually hand you the pills.  If you WAIT until your four (4) hours is UP to ask the nurses for your next round of pain meds, it can take them 20-40 minutes to get it to you by the time they make all the phone calls they need to make, and by then you could be in trouble with PAIN.  I'm surprised that the nurses don't realize this themselves and start getting your next round ready 20-40 minutes BEFORE your four (4) hour interval is up -- but, alas this seems to be up to the patient.  Pod C was better about this than Pod D was BTW.\n\nI only met one Nurse Ratchet, and she was sort of a Semi-Nurse-Ratchet on Pod D -- can't remember her name, but she had that familiar cold stare.\n\nI like the layout of the pods with their circular nurse stations -- they can really keep an eye on the patients that way and they are always at hand, and when you need to do some walking with your walker or IV pole, you can go in circles and still be close to the nurses.  They know which patients haven't done any walking yet, and they congratulate and encourage you when they see you finally up and about!  Also, the ice chip machine is a great find and it dispenses FILTERED water and ice chips -- a Godsend when you are on ice chips and no food for days.  I think the nurses have a running joke about \"Whack-a-Mole\" which describes their constant interruptions during their shift from their patients that surround them in the circular pod.  Being in the center of the pod, the nurses in their nurse station have nowhere to hide from patients!  Those nurses really deserve all our respect and adoration for the CONSTANT care and interruptions they endure with such grace.  \n\nI intend to go back to visit them and thank the ones I remember in person with gifts very soon and I WILL NOT FAIL TO DO THIS AS GOD IS MY WITNESS.  I feel so much better now they may not even recognize me from the pained, dizzy, bloated, hospital-robed, frizzy haired, no-make-up lady they took such good care of for a few days.  I will waltz in there with my hair and makeup done, wearing nice clothes and bearing gifts and hugs very soon!  And no matter what I buy them, they will deserve more to be spent on them!", "business_id": "CAD0tKIttOTTgT7TMJa-lQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "yuPBS3fak77lgwO_9SXVYQ", "review_id": "spm7C6S02p-l8FzAW7naEg", "text": "I'm basing my review over some instances that I've had to go to their ER.\n\n1. In VERY bad motorcycle accident where I broke my left leg, pelvis and dislocated my toe. Also had very deep road rash.\n\n2. Two instances of painful kidney stones.\n\nFor # 1, I was transported via ambulence to the nearest hospital which meant by default, I HAD to go there as the accident happened on I-10 tunnel. I found the staff to be very gruff (in general) and the surgeon was even worse. Do not recall his last name, but his first name was \"Michael\". He basically told me to \"try harder\" when I would try to get up and stand by my bed. I kept telling him I was dizzy and felt like I had to faint. Turns out, I lost a lot of blood during the accident and was needing a transfusion. After I get 2 bags of blood, I'm good to go again! My point being, these asshole doctors really do need to LISTEN to their patients! I also had a horrid night RN come in and was a little rough and bossy to check my vitals during my week stay. How are you gonna feel if someone pokes your damn arm in the middle of deep rest in the night? No \"excuse me\" or anything! I remedied that be asking the Charge Nurse to never send her my way again.I also had my shoes stolen from my room. Not cool.\n\nAs for #2, I had to wait a LONG time to even be examined. I was literally in so much pain that I couldn't even sit down. For those of you who don't know how kidney stones feel, just imagine a damned cactus being shoved up your urethra. I'm not kidding. I was there pacing back and forth without any help. After pacing around and begging for something to kill the pain, the RN gave me something and had me pee through what looked like a vegetable strainer. Ughhhh.", "business_id": "CAD0tKIttOTTgT7TMJa-lQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Zm08wcep2F-nRTHRyR8mpw", "review_id": "oj7mYUY6sjZIVELf3dbMNQ", "text": "Recently had outpatient surgery here (septoplasty & turbinate reduction - sinus work), and the whole experience was top-notch. Always felt well taken care of and in the hands of professionals. Everyone was very friendly, explained everything well, efficient, empathetic, etc. Wouldn't hesitate to return.", "business_id": "CAD0tKIttOTTgT7TMJa-lQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FTwlBBkE0ADg-hNEznS1-g", "review_id": "qc_gjaUUMcUjt0079olf-Q", "text": "Great place to have babies. I've had three kids here. After the remodel, it's much better. The ladies are so nice and welcoming. The rooms are nice, too. \n\nWord of advice. don't go to the ER. Very long wait and the staff will try to get you into check in quickly, to be able to bill your insurance but will leave you waiting for hours.", "business_id": "CAD0tKIttOTTgT7TMJa-lQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NgOjkwt0qY7lwt8OJ0uHrQ", "review_id": "2b99hJq03kPxWjtdVouQtA", "text": "I really don't have the words right now. Losing my nephew to a senseless act of violence..", "business_id": "CAD0tKIttOTTgT7TMJa-lQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R1_DpsUe3i_qJwejtkmGzA", "review_id": "f9wegl381V18PuQxRWFt7g", "text": "Great hospital!!! Been here with my boyfriend for 3 days now for seizures and they are doing there best to figure out why it's happening. The nurses are amazing especially his night nurse Karen. The doctors are doing their best that they can to help him. I will definitely come back to this hospital.", "business_id": "CAD0tKIttOTTgT7TMJa-lQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HWi8ntFMy81BVjAsgAwbrQ", "review_id": "sTJaROEzpumM9hHUcOZXEw", "text": "Easily my favorite camera store in the Phoenix area. \n\nThey've got a wide selection from compact digitals all the way up to large format view cameras, along with everything you need for your darkroom, and a wide selection of film and paper. Being directly off the freeway also means they can often be faster to get to than other camera stores.\n\nPrices are competitive and the staff is very knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. Whether you're a first-time buyer or a seasoned professional, they can answer your questions and get you what you need. They're also very cognizant of wait times, with staff dropping what they're doing to get you helped or checked out.\n\nThe rentals desk is well-inventoried and the rentals staff are friendly, making it easy to get what you need, often even on short notice. Low equipment deposits also make it easier to get what you need, as you're  required to front only 33%, rather than 50% or even 100% of the replacement cost.\n\nIf you need a camera bag, Photomark has the best selection I'm aware of in the Phoenix area. All the major manufacturers are represented, and there are far more models available than at other camera stores.\n\nThere are a couple things that tend to scare new customers off unnecessarily. First, it's in an older (not \"bad\") part of town, which tends to freak out suburbanites used to newer construction, fewer minorities and homeless (and homeless minorities), and more standard traffic flow. I've never had a problem, nor has anyone I know. You should lock your car, but you don't need to brandish a Taser or wear Kevlar.\n\nSecond, the parking lot is small. Especially if you don't realize Photomark owns the entire center, it seems like there's far too little parking--but they own all three businesses and you're free to park anywhere in the plaza. Still, it's best to avoid going around midday, as it can be difficult to park during the lunch hour rush. It may also be ideal to take a smaller vehicle if you're not intimately comfortable with where your sides and rear and are.\n\nThe biggest downside to shopping at Photomark is that unlike Tempe Camera, they don't break down pro packs of film--if they don't stock or the manufacturers don't make a given film in single-roll packages, you're stuck buying an entire pro pack.", "business_id": "GiElN3AF8N4ZpfH6PNRjdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "dnimMmZEGiDOVLBDMHIb_w", "review_id": "ar3l_79EpoX5GnwbcxzDEg", "text": "I'm a serious amateur photographer. Their prices seem middle of the road and they keep a lot of the higher end stuff in stock. \n\nThe staff are all knowledgeable and usually fully answer my questions. I've learned a lot there.", "business_id": "GiElN3AF8N4ZpfH6PNRjdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0EVJRYAg9G1ZkGhP30jtsQ", "review_id": "gsz7G2AeeoqLQMQ756XXXA", "text": "This staff was very knowledgeable and helpful.  I brought in a hand-me-down Minolta X-570 that just edges me out in time spent on in this world.  I really preferred to get this back to working condition, rather than go purchasing something new (not only to be cost effective, but to own a fully operational 25 year-old camera.)\n\nThe lens had a nasty scratch inside and the film advance lever was also broken.  They were able to fix both issues for a very reasonable price in about a week's time.  I would definitely go back for future issues with my camera.", "business_id": "GiElN3AF8N4ZpfH6PNRjdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 7, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UL9chyH0a4Pj8J_9M6WSpA", "review_id": "j7eGGk2_lzzR3O3fL7nkgQ", "text": "My new favorite store!!\n\nI noticed that my Nikon D40x was getting dirty and needed to get cleaned.  I called around to a couple places and found it to be $95 for a cleaning.  When I called Photomark (that I've only heard good things about in the past), they told me it was $45!  Big difference!  I really needed it done on short notice and was kind of bummed when he said it would take a few days.  He heard the tone of my voice and asked me if I needed it soon and said he would rush it and have it done the next day.  Jay is awesome!!  \n\nI'm pretty amateur and I was kind of intimidated walking in and talking to someone about the camera.  But Jay was so easy to talk to.  He didn't talk down to me like I was an idiot.  He didn't talk over my head about things.  He was so easy to understand and he explained everything to me.\n\nI also purchased a speedlight while I was there and the sales staff was awesome.  I had my two loud toddlers with me and he was laughing while they ran around with me yelling at them not to touch ANYTHING!!\n\nI love that they hold classes here.  I am planning on attending two of them.  I can't wait!!!", "business_id": "GiElN3AF8N4ZpfH6PNRjdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cUMxaIaeZovQTYBBxcQKzA", "review_id": "3QyUsWIoOaj89bS0LJihjg", "text": "Colin M. did a masterful job filling you in on the facts about this business, so check out his review.  I can only second what he said.  \n\nThis is a real camera shop, stocked to the gills with lots of top-of-the-line stuff.  It would be easy to be intimidated but don't let that keep you from going into this fine establishment.\n\nI have bought a few things here and they have always been very helpful and friendly.\n\nYou can find better prices on the internet, but no instant gratification on the internet.  And who is going to help you with a problem or answer a question when you have one?  Who will repair or clean your camera for you?  No, we need to support our local shops and if it means paying a few percentage points more, it's worth it.", "business_id": "GiElN3AF8N4ZpfH6PNRjdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5SW6W9QwAr-brcw5gxiSsw", "review_id": "ZKD8X_r5_Nv5dmc6Q6obvw", "text": "Praise to a fallen giant, consumed by technology.\n\nI have been a customer of Photomark in Phoenix for the past few years, dropping by to pick up/process some film and treat myself to an accessory or two when shooting in Arizona/Utah.   They have shut down both lab and camera shop as you can tell from the currently non-existent websites.\n  \nThis shop and its knowledgeable staff will be missed by many.", "business_id": "GiElN3AF8N4ZpfH6PNRjdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pcar062LKuhjXoe7E42YRA", "review_id": "hkmaKvOJ8gO-qeBOmpaV6g", "text": "This was the best camera/photography store in the valley.  It has now been re-imagined and renamed as Photomart upon its move to Scottsdale.  I recently visited the new location...and I was shocked!  The store was extremely small, had very little to sell (I didn't even see a camera on display).  They did carry some glass...but mostly a very small selection of accessories.  I didn't even recognize any of the former employees.  \n\nI encourage all the former loyal Photomark customers to visit Photomart.  I'm sure you will leave disappointed.  Two thumbs down to this lemon!", "business_id": "GiElN3AF8N4ZpfH6PNRjdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fE5ojHhyXuRxKUJIewD6YA", "review_id": "0erk-wSpt-1yWpMrugnrrA", "text": "bought a camera and a lens here a few weeks ago and i am nothing more than 100% pleased with everything about this place. Judith is amazing and so knowledgeable and extremely helpful. Morgan is very helpful and knowledgeable as well....both have been a great help to me in the process of getting my new camera.\nthey have a wide selection of camera bags and accessories, filters, tripods etc...everything really that may need is there. They dont have a whole lot of cameras but they do have lenses you can choose from new and used :-) \nif youre in scottsdale or looking for a great photo store....DEFINITELY CHECK THIS PLACE OUT!", "business_id": "GiElN3AF8N4ZpfH6PNRjdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "smeyvZJSSEfAOHzUiPwmWQ", "review_id": "uBhbpsnPjxT7eyyekAjWdg", "text": "I ended up shooting a work event and needed to pick up a flash. I didn't really feel like spending the money now on one and luckily Photomart rents them out! I rented a Nikon flash from them for the day and everything went well. I called before hand to make sure they had it, walked in, signed the paperwork, paid the deposit and left. \n\nFlash worked great. Nothing to complain about, make sure you have your own batteries! Performance was solid and in pretty good condition!\n\nThe staff here is very friendly and knowledgeable and they have a really good selection of camera bags. I was eying two of them before I left, definitely going to have to pick one up soon.\n\nCall ahead to make sure they have what you are looking for, highly recommended!", "business_id": "GiElN3AF8N4ZpfH6PNRjdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IFU8TKNUsXYV90KzAcCgKg", "review_id": "Vic0UckwPL7tHce0oE2IIw", "text": "I went into the store a few minutes after opening time of 9:00 AM.\nAs I walked in, Morgan(?) said 'Hi' and turned back to his Gametracker and totally ignored me. It wasn't until Judith came in that I got anything other than the back of a head.\nI asked about an Arca-Swiss QR clamp. Judith said they didn't carry Arca-Swiss, which I understand, but didn't even suggest another compatible brand like Sunwayfoto or Acratech or Desmond.\n\nDisappointed!!!!", "business_id": "GiElN3AF8N4ZpfH6PNRjdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OPHohVSZlEGEr-1WOHAtKw", "review_id": "AWq4cBhrY2ODqlqTdkokBQ", "text": "While they do have an lot of items to choose from in there..They didn't carry everything I needed /: but overall and good place to stop by for any camera needs.. The prices are reasonable and employees are very knowledgeable.", "business_id": "GiElN3AF8N4ZpfH6PNRjdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wYzOrThSYP8WwioLfsu4vQ", "review_id": "1stEWkfVW0x_wPSKQGOStg", "text": "This is where it's at! If you are looking for really good, cheap and somewhat late night (I think they are open till 11pm) mexican food, you've got to try Rosita's. I absolutely loooove their mole sauce-- best in the Valley. Try the beans and rice burro, enchilada style with mole.  Pair it with a nice cold Pacifico-- Sunday afternoon Heaven! Their salsas are to die for, and both the red and green pack some serious punch!  You've got to pay a dollar for chips, but it's so worth it. The tamales are also muy delisioso!\n\nThe little old ladies who work here are absolutely adorable in their little matching dresses. They are no nonsense, too. There's a sign posted that says \"Please control your children!\" I love it. Plus, they have a kick-ass temporary tattoo machine at the front where you can buy \"Dogz\" tattoos, with realistic looking dogs in gangsta settings. Classic.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "N-D-d1Z4UybdlkK1HxlNPA", "review_id": "GpbwYJ2YB6g2p4miXXZNXA", "text": "In my constant search for newer, faster, and more interesting routes on my commute to work from CenPho to Tempe, I've been passing by Rosita's a lot recently, and coerced my husband, who came home the other night and said, \"Carolina's?\" to try Rosita's instead. Boy, was I sorry. \n\nLet's start with the mariachi musicians who stood so closely behind me that they completely invaded my \"stranger bubble\" and I was forced to move my seat at the table. Next, there were the chips which were just ok to begin with, and ended with gobs of congealed grease after they had cooled a tad. Then, hubby's machaca chimi was fine, with decent flavor, but my pork carnitas was so dry it was literally inedible. You could look at it and see that the sliced pork was so dry it was like the dessicated flesh at the Body Worlds exhibit. Gross, I know, but so was this meat. It simply should not have been served by a conscientious restaurant. \n\nNext time, I won't contest it when Hubby suggests Carolina's (who serves the best chimis and by far the best tortillas in town).", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "0-sWNWL4XhBYxdzoC7hBMA", "text": "I drive by Rosita's all the time-- and have never stopeed to go in... until 2 days ago and I am so glad I did.  It looks really tiny from McDowell but actually it is a pretty decent size.  I ordered the good ol standby: beef taco and cheese enchilada and rice.  I was very pleased with my meal.  It was affordable and tasty.  I will go back again.  The only drawback is the pond inside-- things like that skeeve me out. Service was normal, food came quickly (like most Mexican food places) and the chips were good- warm when delivered and the salsa was great!", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "3P_dkw4C0E5IDKaLEdtoNw", "review_id": "qRyE267HsMq-lNvn-vSmOA", "text": "I've lived in the Phoenix area for eight years and have eaten at dozens of different Mexican places looking for the best food. Rosita's Place has consistently come out on top. Their refried beans are the best I've ever eaten. Let me say that again: their refried beans are the best I've ever eaten. I like their carne asada burrito and their green chili is also good. \n\nThe building looks a little worn from the outside, but inside it's very clean and the service is always good. I wish they had other locations because it's a long drive from where I live in Chandler.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "b4C9E7vTJrOdkJQA86xYSg", "review_id": "wTdOmQDsPBotxRJ57KnkcA", "text": "Their chips and salsas are excellent and very spicy.  I always get the same thing on the menu... it is a combination plate with a beef taco and cheese enchilada.  The beef taco is yummy... I think they mix potato in with the beef.  I really like this combo although some people do not.  Everyone I have brought here absolutely loves it.  I told my mom about this place because (she is a local restaurateur) and she loves this place too.  That is saying a lot coming from her:)", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "AJX3G9tGOvShz85EuDA_-A", "review_id": "YTGYa0V4XBGmt4iPYADk3A", "text": "So there I was, unknowingly scaling the sometimes greasy, sometimes nasty, always treacherous mountain known as the pinnacle of Mexican Food in Phoenix. And when I finally trudged past the swill near the bottom, (you know who you are, Garcia's, Macayo's, etc) Past the others that were\"good\" but not memorable or noteworthy.\n\nThere you were, alone at the apex of my appetite of desire... Hello my jewel Rosita's.\n\nFresh traditional Mexican prepared fast and warm...\n\nLike the menu claims \"Their specialty is good tasting food.\" I would swap good with great. And have a margarita too.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "vF4B6eFdoDmyV_l7MLHMzw", "review_id": "9igYeTbLivBVqDB0NM_EVw", "text": "I don't know how many Margaritas some of these reviewers HAD becuase these people were ANYTHING but fast!!\n\nThe dining room wasn't even full and there were 3 servers and yet it took them nearly 30 minutes to take our drink order! I wanted to leave, but my friend wanted to eat there soooo bad so I decided to give it a try. After our food was ordered, it took ANOTHER 30 minutes for the food to hit the table... Our server then brought a round of refils and the check and we didn't see her for the rest of the night! \n\nI did enjoy my dinner, the food was better than good. I had menudo, which wasn't anything great. I've had much better menudo on the rez! OH! and they didn't have any cilantro!! I was shocked! so my menudo lacked soul. :( I got a side order of beef  taco which was good. :) I liked it. \n\nThe salsa is KILLER!! I kept trying to eat it so I'd get used to it... no such luck! But it definatly released the endorphans! And cleared my sinuses... and brought a little water to my eyes! And that says a lot, cuz I can handle a lot of hot food!\n\nOver all, I dig the food, the place was very colorful and festive. Which is always a plus. I could do without the mariachi band. oh DUDE! the band almost got into a fight with one of the patrons!! The patron was all drunk and kept requesting songs, and I guess he didn't know it was $3 a song, so they wanted their money, he didn't have any and that's when things got U-G-L-Y!! It was funny cuz the guy was drunk but yeah - it's $3 a song! But yeah, I dig that rough environment. \n\nI honestly think it was an isolated incident, overall it was a nice place. I recommend sitting by the window and just enjoy your self while trying to handle the salsa!!", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "LzTtvcjciEAeb5C1Wjc-Hw", "review_id": "Ixo_9DlskkSPSAbYVJQlnA", "text": "I absolutely love Rosita's Place. This is the definition of real Mexican Food. I have gone here for years i tell everyone i know who loves Mexican food that they must go here. I am still surprised so many people in Phoenix still don't know about it. Also it is one of the best Albondigas i have ever eaten at any restaurant. Since i have moved out of state this is one of the places i miss going to on a regular basis.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HZeFzs42f0iGaA-sP_hUnA", "review_id": "7OG43Xtyxb2Hmxh1I_Z--g", "text": "One of the better mexican places in central phoenix - and there are no shortage of them.\n\nAll the standards are great. The chips are always fresh. The salsa is HOT. Yum. Their guacamole is freshly made. You can't go wrong. So go. \n\nSome of my favorites\nCheese crisp w green chiles\nAlbondingas (mexican meatball) soup\nShredded beef taco\nGreen corn tamales\n\nSome of the items on the grill menu are superb! \nPork chops (with fries and beans - ask for cheese on beans!)\nShort ribs \n\nYou really can't go wrong. It's inexpensive, fresh, home cooked, clean, and delicious. \n\nOnly downside - the margaritas are kind of weak. On the other hand, they are cheap, so you can have 3 and it won't hurt you too much. :)", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0qIsBt4EzBDCKrIviV55Ew", "review_id": "YhdCSsjx9xeMYjuw17wHnA", "text": "Rositas has grown with the city of Phoenix, The first location was originally downtown and the restaurant slowly made its way to just West McDowell and 24th St.   Mexican Food is taken a serious art in the Central Phoenix area.  Rositas is a dominate location that keeps people excited to return.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SYb1tpWN2_L029FSnAYXBQ", "review_id": "zI5rhf9PatRofsifgksU3w", "text": "I'm not going to say there are alot of Mexican restaraunts in the valley. I believe that has been mentioned before. I ended up at Rosita's Place because a co-worker was meeting someone there. I doubt I would have dropped in on my own. Upon walking in, I was turned off by their signs about what they will not do. They will not split the check. They charge for the chips. I was prepared for a bad experience.\n\nRosita's Place is now on my \"A\" lunch circuit. I agree that the service was not world class, but the portions were generous and the food was delicious. As seen on other reviews for Rosita's, both the green and red salsas packed a heck of a kick. Unfettered, I ordered the Camarones a Diablo (Devil's Shrimp). It came after a longer than average wait, and it was a spicy, tasty meal. The chips came out very hot and fresh, and my lunch partners dishes looked equally appetizing.\n\nGive Rosita's Place a shot, you will not regret it.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "k3wv0bv0qMQ5iS3Q9vguHA", "review_id": "qSc0Oiexm-zeiE-5Kk1eLw", "text": "I read the reviews on here, so I was excited to try this place especially since it's so close to my house.   After eating there once, I doubt that I will ever go again.  I always judge a Mexican restaurant by the beans, and theirs didn't taste good.  I ordered the machaca (shredded beef with onions, bell peppers and tomatoes) tacos.  They came without any cheese.  WHAT?!?!?  How can you give me a taco without cheese!  The meat was OK but the taco itself was very greasy.  My husband ordered two enchiladas, one machaca and one chicken.  He liked the machaca but took two bites of his chicken and didn't like it.  I have to admit their horchata (rice milk drink) was good and a good size.  I know there's better Mexican food out there, so I'll keep searching...", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "e7jCqVgIrMdORtANKLQZBA", "text": "I was honestly shocked at how absolutely amazing the food was at Rosita's because it is in the Ghetto (which happens to be less than two miles from my place ha ha).... and I was honestly shocked at how bad the service was. Normally Mexican restaurants have the best service, but man... it was literally a 2 hour dinner only because it was 20 minutes in between times where we saw our waitress and it took FOREVER to get the food even though they were not that busy. \n\nI had the Mexican eggs with beans.. DELISH. I was eating slow waiting for my delayed tortilla to arrive and I was over halfway done when it finally got there. I must say, a warm, fresh tortilla makes everything better! \n\nHonestly, the food was really, really good and if it we-rent for the REALLY bad service I would have given this place at least a four... maybe a five.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "B7VtyrGlLC43FcGQUmNgwQ", "review_id": "fT20P47E7Nm1R0_4-QCnEw", "text": "Tried their take-out the first time, it was great - good food, fresh meat, and big portion.\n\nWent there for lunch at the second time, very good food and it was cheap too. BUT, never order the spicy beef burrito - accidentally ordered it since the waitress spoke Spanish to me and my co-worker(time to study spanish now..), and we both got caught in this spicy dish. Couldn't finish the plate, and stomach did not like it. \n\nBut in one word, good Mexican food. If you happen to be in that area, worth to go.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "dnFO_39rMO1MxfQPY4lxzQ", "text": "After an online argument with Julia T. about what constitutes Mexican food, I decided to try Rosita's Place, since she gave it such high praise. \n\nUpon walking in, I was actually pleasantly surprised at how clean the restaurant was. I was expecting more of a Carolina's type atmosphere. The lady who brought us our menus and sat us was very friendly. I thought the fish pond, while extremely odd, was a relaxing touch in the center of the dining room. \n\nWe ordered a half-pitcher of margarita, some chips (since they were raved about) and it all came pretty much right away. The salsa was good, not great, but good. The red being the more flavorful, though hot, and the green being comparatively mild and bland. Margaritas were tasty, but verrrrrry weak. We went through the pitcher and wondered if they had much booze at all. I like the taste of tequila a lot, especially over margarita mix, but I could not taste any tequila in these. Then came the entrees, Chicken Enchiladas for her and Red Burro Enchilada style for me. I ate my food, as I will never leave something on my plate, but I was telling my girlfriend the whole time that it smelled like canned dog food. I didn't say this because I thought it was bad, or gross, but actually smelled identical to dog food. She agreed. I thought long and hard and today it came to me, it smelled like Pedigree brand. \n\nOverall it is a clean restaurant with great service, but unfortunately somewhat questionable food. I want to know what drugs people are on that makes them think this place has any type of quality. I'll probably go back and try something else, because it had a few things going for it, but the food is NOT one of them.\n\n+1 for cleanliness\n+1 for service\n-3 for food", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lND1_sIXaA1GYDxVduyMsA", "review_id": "Gwj_bKprN_ZhQXLQ4rsslA", "text": "Good food, great HOT sauce, nice interior, great wait staff, good chips.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zNGvlN6rDrR1C7s5Hr_7KA", "review_id": "lXLy3fpzLYMdYyxM7sGDcA", "text": "I've been in DC for nearly five years now and every now and then, I still get an incredible craving for Rosita's Place.  I miss the salsa verde.  I miss the albondigas soup.  I miss the bean and cheese burritos enchilada style.  Sigh.  \n\nNothing on this coast even comes close to the quality, authentic Mexican food this joint offers.  It's the first stop I make whenever I return to the Valley.  \n\nGet past the surly wait staff and the worn exterior.\n\nThis place will not let you down.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QfdqvcKtLBr15pMggtAjHg", "review_id": "h66ABRUNCAiBGMTp0dxX2g", "text": "i've only been here a few times for take out, so i can't speak for the service.  my food was TERRIFIC-- especially the carne asada burros and guacamole-- and ready for me when i arrived.  the salsas (i loooooved the green) were good as well.  i've eaten a lot of mexican food in my day, and this was top notch.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Q-e5Kriu18oFX5orJkoNhA", "review_id": "N03LDx0XKHoAvpHVSDZxPg", "text": "Rostias Place is the best Mexican food place in Phoenix.  They have amazing machaca and the salsa's are always great.  Sometime's the salsa's and chile are so hot I fear my stomach might explode, but in a good way. It doesn't get any better than Rosita's.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yy8vNTtESId44OcGyaVnbw", "review_id": "yiwX0n5mLNpIMQa33bS2PQ", "text": "The food at Rosita's is great, the service fine. Their salsas set the standard for the area. The only issues with Rosita's have to do with the neighborhood and the parking. That aside, Rosita's is hard to beat for a balance of price and overall quality.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Bwo_j9OGpZN60T5HxKOTeA", "review_id": "zeQkDmudjUjnh4KW5SKNiw", "text": "Rosita's Place is a Phoenix institution. Everyone who's anyone eats here, from former governor Bruce Babbitt to nobodies like me. My father used to tease me that I was \"born with a spoon of Rosita's refried beans in my mouth;\" I have been eating here for 40 years, and the waitress I remember from my childhood still works here.\n\nFrom their humble beginnings on Buckeye road to their \"new\" (they've been here quite awhile) location on McDowell Rd near 24th street, the owners of this restaurant have won more accolades for delicious home-cooked Mexican food than anywhere else in the Valley of the Sun. The huge portions of food are cheap and consistently delicious, based on family recipes. You're likely to encounter a live mariachi band on weekends. \n\nThe red sauce is hotter than the green, but not by much - they'll both smoke your brains out of your skull. Everything is good. Keep returning until you've tried all of it. My favorites: chile relleno with rice, beans & flour tortilla, albondigas soup, carnitas plate, and the refried beans in general.\n\nMaybe it's because I've been dining at Rosita's Place regularly for my whole life, and they know me, but I never get slow service as has been mentioned in other reviews. Also, if you think this place is in the ghetto, and you don't like that you have to park in back where you can't see your car while you eat, you're too sheltered - in case you didn't notice, there is always a paid attendant keeping an eye on the parking lot!", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t95D1tnWvAOy2sxXnI3GUA", "review_id": "8vRSkxsqVfNTtrvlMrN24Q", "text": "Consistently satisfying. You know it's going to be good when the tortilla chips (1st basket comp., nominal charge for add'l.) are delivererd too hot to touch at first, lightly salted, with 2 choices, red or green salsa. The combo plates are generously portioned, flavorful, perfectly-balanced, complex in seasoning, comfort food. STRONG margaritas. Watch out! Never get \"adverse side effects\" from eating Mexican food here. A little pricey, but worth it. Take relatives visiting from out-of-state here for an authentic Mexican restaurant experience.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "25QJFdXmXGSvRhU8m33_Iw", "review_id": "BsrlK4oeFvz5Vv5UypQs5w", "text": "Based on previous yelp reviews, I was hoping to find another phoenix gem but alas I was dissapointed.\n\nThe one thing about the reviews that was correct: service is not great.\n\nHere's the simple lowdown:\n\nFood is a solid 3\n\nChips and Salsa were decent - chips were nice a warm\n\nGuac sucks - its the kind that they make every so often and put in refrigerator (try los somberros or bario cafe for real gauc)\n\nTaco - good flavor on the ground beef - but taco was luke warm, like it had been sitting 10-15 minutes\n\nFood Smell - I'm not sure if this was because I read on previus review...But I did notice a wierd smell to the enchilada.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0VfJi9Au0rVFVnPKcJpt3Q", "review_id": "xgDDQVvAgHGJs-On3eoadQ", "text": "Great atmosphere, good service. Excellent food. I ordered the taco, enchilada, tostada combo. Very delicious. Loved the beans and rice.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZhnXBRziSyXZHG5B3GebcA", "review_id": "AXRbhWaRA6KfVTIoJvPYtQ", "text": "Pretty authentic and they have menu items that other restaurants don't. The posole, vegetable soup, and menudo are available on certain days...all pretty good. On weekends, it gets busy, so it's best to get there early. When I'm craving a sit down Mexican meal, Rosita's my first choice when I'm in Central Phoenix.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bj9wNeEIdJulpKiVYZhYdw", "review_id": "lSMHxkNUemFJ2ad2TnuBxA", "text": "Rosita's is alright. I wouldn't file it under authentic Mexican food, but I certainly wouldn't call it Americanized either. Their beginnings were likely with authentic ingredients and recipes, but over time, things change a bit. I would say the best thing at this restaurant isn't on the menu: chips and salsa.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "xCgp_QIq_gzeNQ-g77uDqw", "review_id": "oMKJ6NZC0FW3HZoA_XF2xg", "text": "Rosita's Place Rocks! It has the right amount of dive atmosphere with just excellent food. The green & red sauce are both pretty hot and spicy Chips are fresh and fried on premises. All entrees are quite big and enough to feed two. It draws interesting crowd. I was there with some folks from work after a conference and so were in suits. There were some families, retired folks, emo-kids and bubbas. Try the combination burro with enchilada sauce. Can't go wrong with that. Beer and tequila is reasonably price.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_T1n_tMYvgt73Ned56TwGQ", "review_id": "Okwd1Ulg_vHjtB3CxhPf6A", "text": "Wow! every dish I've tried here has made me wiggle in my seat with happiness.  Love the sauces.  Delicious. Homestyle goodness.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AyPcoWLzYKbqgcldVRb3hQ", "review_id": "hJNQQYyBE9uPwpNUNh5wOQ", "text": "This is one of the best Mexican food restaurants in the city. The food is authentic and the carnitas is excellent!\nThe location isn't in the best part of town but it's well worth going because the food in amazing and priced great. \nIf you want good Mexican food with large portions this is the pace to go.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mQba83gB018LlGt51r80ZQ", "review_id": "81lt_j25szfdrlBlQuEbog", "text": "Another great spot on the McDowell Mexican Food Expressway.  The other reviewers were dead-on and I appreciate the Yelp community for getting me prepped for waiting times.  I will agree and state that it is totally worth the wait - I had two enchiladas in red suace - one machaca and one pollo.  They were both excellent and I would highly recommend them to anyone.  It is slightly annoying that the chips have a cost, but seriously it's just a buck!  The salsa totally makes it worth it as well - I think the red salsa there is some of the best I've had in recent times.\n\nThe atmosphere was great.  There was a little cantina towards the back and the place was a lot bigger and nicer than I was expecting.\n\nThat pesky service is the only thing that keeps Rosita's from making the leap to great from good.  As I said, if you head in assuming things may take a while, not so bad; but I could see that becoming a problem in time-sensitive situations like lunch.\n\nOne last quick tip - they don't split the bill, so make sure people in your party have cash or owe money to the person who ends up paying with the card.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7brf9WC0Gr_7bUBXEHs9FA", "review_id": "oXfCDdYwKrBP8paLiD0lOQ", "text": "I went here again yesterday.  The food as usual is very good.  The chips are right out of the oven (fryer.....where ever they come from) and are fresh.  My three year old son was with me.  He got a kick out of the koi pond in the front of the restaurant.  I normally do not associate koi with Mexican restaurants........\n\nThe food was delicious.  I had the chicken mole enchiladas which were made just right.  The guacamole was as fresh as it comes. \n\nThe ambiance matched the atmosphere.  In addition, a designated parking area in the back.\n\nMy only concern was the lack of service in general.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "OAWop7e3tUzl-kt3-OwPIQ", "review_id": "2yfjzmg2QEjnIgAi3HgRdA", "text": "Service 4\nFood 2\nCleanliness 3\nAtmosphere 3\nValue 3\n\nPros:\nGreat Beans\nFresh Tasting Guacamole\nLarge Drinks\n\nCons:\nParking lot exit dangerous to large vehicles health\nSlowish Service\nLess Then Stellar Food\n\nDishes Worth The Calories:\nSalsa Red/Green\nBeans\nGuacamole\n\n\nFull Review:\nThis is one of those times when \"Meh. I've experienced better\" fits perfectly. I was so excited to come eat here :( Like Los Compadres it had been on the list for a long time. A 4 star Mexican place with very few bad reviews seemed like a safe bet. This place also showed up on Chow Bella a few days ago. I was prepared for another kick ass meal but figured I was in for meh service based on what I read. Seems like I received the complete 180 of an experience.\n\nGot there about 7:30 Saturday night. The place was 65% capacity at most. This surprised the heck out of me considering the time/reviews and recent writeup. Figured I was doomed for a night of waiting. We were at out table within 2 minutes and the waitress was there to take our drink order and drop off salsa in less then 5. She quickly returned with some HUGE glasses of water an a basket of chips. I was ready for these amazing hot from the fryer chips I had read so much about. What I got instead was room temp chips of which 1/2 had a nice freshly dipped in grease then cooled coat on them. I'm a good sport so I tried one of the greasy ones and all I could taste was room temp oil from a fryer that needed fresh oil in a bad bad way.. Blech :(\n\nThe salsa however was very tasty. The red was far from burning hot that I had read so much about. It was warm but far from spicy and was one of the best things I would eat all evening. The green was also very flavorful and masked the gross chips well.\n\nWe ordered a huge pile of food including a cheese crisp and guacamole which hit the table quickly. We were then in for a good 20 minute wait before the rest of the food showed up.\n\nFood Details:\n\nGuacamole:\nVery simple prep here. Avocado, Onion, Salt and 800lbs of tomatoes. I absolutely HATE fresh tomatoes but that's just a personal preference. The quac was fresh and tasty. There was nothing \"wrong\" with it there's just much better at countless places.\n\nRice:\nSo far from exciting I don't specifically recall. I just remember having a bite and moving on. Was a little greasy and bland :/\n\nBeans:\nJust went I thought dinner was a complete waste I took a few bites of these and WOW! some of the best beans I've ever had. Pretty sure there is a huge amount of lard but who cares. The texture was perfect.. the flavor was perfect.. I could have been satisfied with a side of quac, couple tortillas and a huge bowl of beans. Half of it was smashed/creamed and the other was whole beans. I'm not even a bean person and it was the only part of my plate that had been scrapped clean.\n\nCheese Crisp:\nNo real crisp at all. Just a tortilla with melted cheese and a major pool of grease.\n\nGreen Chili Tamale:\nThe texture was very rubbery but it was at least spicy. This was another \"not bad but far from great\" items.\n\nGround Beef Taco:\nThe shell was nice and crispy and didn't taco fail. The meat inside was this super fine texture but did not have a lot of flavor.\n\nChili Relleno:\nOh man.. I've been trying to figure this one out. Terrible is the only word I have for it. There were two of them on the table and they were both the same. The batter was literally water logged and there was nothing on the plate to do that. They weren't greasy.. they were watery. I'm nearly positive these were made in house, frozen, and heated to order. There's no other way they could get a spongy soggy texture like that any other way.\n\nEnchilada:\nSuffered from more cheese on top of my enchilada then inside of it and a serious lack of red sauce. Don't get me wrong.. I like cheese but it was 10% red sauce and 90% cheese. I couldn't even really taste the red sauce to see if it was any good. The enchilada was a corn tortilla with a sprinkle of cheese on the inside. It was literally flat on the plate like someone folded it then smashed it down that's how skimpy the filling was.\n\nRed Sauce:\nDon't know.. there was not enough of it on anything to actually taste it.\n\n\nCould this have been an off night? I guess its possible but I order so much variety that it pretty much rules out having a bad experience because a single item wasn't good that night. Is this the worst Mexican in town? Far from it.. But there are so many other great places I feel sorry for anyone who might call this their only Mexican stop when they have a craving. They are missing out on some real good food out there.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ry48Bta6spNowOkiMNC_xg", "review_id": "DBsc0IXxF5f7FuAEm3QzxQ", "text": "Mole, Vicente Fernandez, and Walls Full of Tavo Barrios paintings. It will be Volver for Me! \n\nMy boss made me eat here today. And it was good. \n\nMole in Phoenix Mexican restaurants is not common. I'm sure a true foodie could tear up the mole chicken enchiladas at Rosita's Place. I rarely order enchiladas but had to try the mole. I found it slightly sweet, neither chile hot or ingredient/cooking bitter and I found my choice for lunch very good. The chips were light, unsalted, fresh and good. The red and green salsa served with them hot, but not too hot. Would I have a Canadian Phoenix newcomer eat Rosita's salsa and chips? It would depend on the Canadian. The beans and rice were good with no points to down them. I was offered a to-go cup for my ice tea as we left. Nice touch. \n\nBackground music was Vicente Fernandez. That might have been the juke box choice. It gave a classic touch to lunch and wasn't too loud. We had company with us, and got a lot of talking and future cooperative efforts put together. \n\nBe careful of the fountain!  We heard stories of three unfortuante souls who weren't, two of them sober!  And that was during the minute it took to pay our tab and get out.  No split tabs by the way.  \n\nYes, I'll be back.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "pIm17SVRo8IdhGoBD4qbnA", "review_id": "eTMDwWyn7ZrN6_NYBumHaA", "text": "If you happen to drive a long way just to find yourself at the Barrio Cafe, on a Monday afternoon, and then notice the sign that says they are closed on Monday's, then I've got a great solution for you.\n\nHead south-east my friend, over to Rosita's.  This is a great little 'hole in the wall' eatery.  I wasn't disappointed, and neither was the group I had in tow.  Their re-fried beans were so creamy and flavour-ful.  Yeah, that's right, I used a 'u' in flavour, because they're that good.\n\nNext time I'm in the area, I plan on giving the frozen horchata with coconut rum a taste.\n\nBe forewarned, the place is small, so if there is a group of cackling hens at the table behind you doing tequila shooters, it will make for a vexing dining experience.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TCHjDUFtXR8s-UJyfdl1XA", "review_id": "J30n34Y9GiHsmP6IWwYiew", "text": "I'm from New Mexico, and being right next door, you think it would be easy to get some familiar grub. Not so! Unless I'm headed over to my mom's for dinner, my quest for food familiar to my taste buds has pretty much been a bust.\n\nAlthough it's kind of weird to have a bunch of koi fish in a too-shallow, too-small space right when you walk in, that (and the fact that Rosita's is, indeed, in a sketchy part of town) is the only detraction.\n\nThe food isn't New Mexican, but it is yummy. I've eaten here several times. The tacos are okay. The chicken flautas come loaded with tons of sour cream and guacamole.  A friend of mine says that you can tell the quality of a place by their rice and beans, and Rosita's doesn't disappoint.\n\nWhere Rosita's shines, though, is in its soups and green chile meat dishes. Go starting in October for the best posole. Or order the green chile burrito, enchilada style. The chile isn't for wimps, and the meat is tender and melts in your mouth.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lND1_sIXaA1GYDxVduyMsA", "review_id": "XIhLk79RWIb1pp1mQf4uoQ", "text": "We've been going here for 25 years and I had my first BAD meal recently. A rotten chicken tamale, the corn meal might have had rancid fat in it or the chicken was rotten, either way it was stinky. The wait staff didn't seem outraged and shrugged it off as though this has happened before.  I may go back here in another year, but Rosita's Place is off limits for me now.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DwU7KVfebA70AlVtX0iOWw", "review_id": "0HnxR_Kva5wFsP9BRpTGig", "text": "Chips were Hot & Fresh...Very Hot! The food was wonderful. Our order was somewhat lost in translation. Our sever asked us again if that is what we wanted. I said yes. We got enough food for 4 people. We got the plates of tacos rather than 2 individual tacos! These plates include beans and rice of course. I did not even dig in to my Chimichanga, as I was so full of chips & salsa, and my tacos of course. The d\u00e9cor is very simple, and the seating/booths are very basic. You are not going here for the local ambiance; you are going to come here for the Yummy Mexican Food! I will go back!", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f3LA83yEEBMj9q92H28O7w", "review_id": "nwCeGC7w6Kx7RrnSVSttqg", "text": "The only spicy Mexican food I've had in the valley.  More please.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2Uh-8nt_opzgjUgggWZraA", "review_id": "CD_zcJI648w9j-bhvNSs9Q", "text": "I really wanted Chilaquiles when i got there but i also wanted Menudo.  I ended up ordering the Red Menudo and it was really good.  There was no fat in it and most places give you a lot of fat in your bowl.  I did need to use the restroom seeing as i am pregnant after the meal, but the stahl was locked from the inside. I told the front desk but they didn't do anything about it at the moment so i had to stop somewhere else.  The food service was great otherwise.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tDMKel4O4alppRET5PCBTg", "review_id": "EbK1UzhKfRpN56OSYHdmcA", "text": "I come regularly with my family. Over all the food is good but they charge for tortilla chips and I have never seen that before. I had the chicken flauta combo, the rice and beans were delicious but the flauta didn't have any favor to it. The guacamole would be better if they didn't add tomatoes to it and just kept it avocado only.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "Mrf1ZdHhOMuKhbKpsH8epg", "text": "Tremendously spicy salsa, my mouth was burning but it was so good I kept going back for more. I ordered the bean and cheese burrito (that was no burrito, burro muy grande) enchilada style. I could actually taste the lard in the beans. I ate half and took the rest home. \n\nHealthy? No! Cheap and delicious. Si! I will be back.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CiMlibhkS4uezVaHuU5Khw", "review_id": "U_6qV6dz8-XhWUji4qfHoQ", "text": "Very welcoming staff with great service. The refried beans here are among the very best restaurant beans I have ever had. The chili rellenos are good. Overall very satisfied and will be back.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6TnX7mzI-jfgK6teWqIS9Q", "review_id": "0YP-uHK74b7WsCFtNXfGsg", "text": "This is the real-deal Mexican food in Arizona. (Not to be confused with Rosita's local chain of restaurants.) Home-cooked goodness. Freshly cooked chips, spicy red and green salsa. Try the chicken chilie relleno or a green chili burro enchilada style.  For you meat purists, check out the sauteed beef burro or the carnitas burro(!). It's all soooo good - not a bad item on the menu. Go to Rosita's Place - you'll be glad you did.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ULm3xTh4tmWkIWTLEyQBQg", "review_id": "xraMMkbs9f8SuDyd6UdmIg", "text": "I've been dining at Rosita's Place since the 80s.  It's probably my favorite Mexican restaurant overall.  Here's what I love:\nGreen corn tamales\nRed sauce\nGreen sauce\nChili relleno\nWait staff (often the same waitresses who served in the 80s!)\nMariachis\nInsanely large glass of iced tea\nAtmosphere\n\nI think Rosita's Place is the real deal.  It's not healthy food; it may not be particularly inventive food.  But it is done well, in a friendly environment.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gbl9iIKVG9zgQaAbkkkdlA", "review_id": "VjfXHNXjdWfTuQaC5uZhKw", "text": "Love this place.  If I wasn't on the opposite side of the continent I'd go there all the time.  They start you out with a basket of smoking-hot fresh chips and salsa that's spicy enough to hurt but so tasty you can't stop eating it.  Everything I've eaten there has been good.  My favorite thing to get is a machaca burrito.  Excellent rice and beans come with it.  I go every time I'm in Arizona and I wish I was there right now!", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p4VkQXcLH2FldlgdxqFp9Q", "review_id": "_PGaJNrbkHcpgKvqZV2ycg", "text": "Came here my accident was starving and wanted Mexican. This place is awesome. Authentic, great tasting and priced well a lunch/dinner for 2 is about 18 dollars. Will come back!", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CgL7Y2uJGZ0Ez9__8r2iLw", "review_id": "sfWFQjUePVyhjSz8Ra2UOQ", "text": "great menudo. enough said.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GIvmQUO2n0GcJSFt2KZFEw", "review_id": "zVD7mbVpjgn-qri7tAf9cA", "text": "The refried beans are better than chocolate!  Worth the drive!", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VnSKbTPCwTXy3D21uho2nQ", "review_id": "t-zblAdY6TekyHqtxl3OFg", "text": "Freshest ingredients, authentic recipes and reasonably priced!!", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D5J4mKahKvUBJUTWanZwdA", "review_id": "3phQrDQbjGP0cMGdHr21Dg", "text": "For a good hang over destination, Rosita's is the place for me. Bean and cheese burrito with green chili is the perfect stomach soother. \n\nChips are a little to greasy for me, but the salsa has the perfect temp. I like it a little hotter ie (los dos molinos). The only other item I have had at Rosita's is the chimi. Also good, but if you are a bean and cheese fan, the beans are some of the best in town. That probably also means they are some of the more unhealthy beans in town.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0SU1oBnMlqgMVuRs2mb9wA", "review_id": "-UJkqcdlx8bXXxfrw2QfeA", "text": "We have a contest going on at work. We choose a type of food we like, then go out and find 5 different restaurants to try that type of food from. Whichever restaurant we rank highest is where we'll go when we're in the mood for that type of food. There are 4, sometimes 5 of us so the winning restaurants get a nice sale each time we go out. I let the cashiers/owners know about our contest up front so they know we'll be back (plenty) if they win. We've done Gyros (Z's Greek wins), Burgers (Chicago Hamburger Company wins), and now we're doing hard shell tacos.  \n\nToday we tried Rosita's place. I walked in and let the lady know about our contest. She asked what restaurants we planned to try then mentioned that we shouldn't include franchise restaurants because their food will be cheap and sub-par and cannot touch a family restaurant like hers. I appreciated her opinion. \n\nI started my order by asking if I could substitute one of the ground beef tacos in the combination plate for chicken and was given an emphatic NO. She said it costs them extra for the meat so it was only fair to charge us extra. So, I kindly paid an extra 2.50 to get a machaca and chicken taco in my combo and continued the order. I asked for mild salsa with one pair of tacos and was told \"we have red and green and everyone will get both\". 4 of us ordered a total of 8 tacos, 1 combination plate, and an order of chips and salsa. Total sale was around 33 bucks.  \n\nI get back to the office and hand out the food and this is when we realized that we got CHIPS AND HOT SAUCE, not Chips and Salsa which was a very unpleasant surprise. Many of the chips were chewy and soggy and we threw most of the bag away because of this. I expected white meat in my 3.00 chicken tacos but received dark, greasy meat. I thought a family restaurant will always provide quality meat?? The machaca was so overloaded with grease that the lettuce turned gray and slimy and the hard taco turned soft and mushy. I literally had to POUR the grease out. The chicken was flavorless and we didn't get cheese on any of the tacos. Let me guess, only fair they charge extra for cheese?? \n\nNot all of our tacos were as bad as mine but we all expected better flavor, cheese on our tacos, white-meat chicken, the ability to mix and match taco choices, and salsa with our chips; after all, a family restaurant will always be better quality than a franchise, RIGHT? The beans and rice were pretty good and while I do like my hot sauce hot I feel they substitute flavor with spice. \n\nAll in all, I give Rosita's Place 3 out of 1000 stars (for the rice and beans and that's sad). I also found it offensive and absurd that they would openly slam on franchise restaurants when a Filiberto's or Chipotle taco blows the doors off of Rosita's Place. All of us agreed that this place would be at the bottom of the list come time to choose a winner. This is obviously not saying any other entree they have is just as bad; I'm only discussing their tacos. I was waiting all week to get some good tacos and am highly disappointed. It's safe to say I will never go to this restaurant again.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5hIcclyqd9yelg2BlsiXBg", "review_id": "cdYTEIazli_8vrpH_JYhyQ", "text": "Can you say SALT?  Yep, lots and lots of salt.  Don't get me wrong, I have been frequenting Rosita's for more than a few years and I have always loved their bean and cheese burrito enchilada style...oh yeah..and of course their chips and salsa are pretty tasty - as long as you don't take a big bite of cold harden grease on your chip.  Totally blows the meal, as you could understand. Pretty much only go if you have to have some sodium after a  heavy night of drinking heavily or in dire need of some good ole hip widening comfort food.  You'll probably see me there on a Sunday afternoon with the biggest pair of sunglasses I can get my hands on while popping Advil.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ts4qvDMz2jesL8U2EceX6g", "review_id": "Zaw2_sfzkD6aFoX0Hp3bhw", "text": "Rosita's has some of the best Mexican Food that I have ever eaten in Phoenix, and has a great atmosphere. That being said, you might wonder why I am only giving it three stars. I have been going to Rositas off and on since 1998. I have had some of the rudest disconnected service there over that time period. Many of the wait staff seem to think that they are doing you a favor by waiting on you, and at points I have actually felt like a bother. I usually go back once every year or two to see if things have changed. Most of the time it hasn't. The only reason that I have ever wanted to go back was because of the food.\nThis all being said, the last time I went there was a decent experience. The food was great as usual and the service was noticeably better. The waitress wasn't as disinterested or rude like I have experienced in the past. She wasn't super friendly, but I didn't wish I had gone someplace else. Like I said, the only reason I go back is the food, so I was happy to see better service this time. This was a good and welcomed improvement. I'm not picky, check out my other reviews. This is the lowest one I have done so far. Rositas would be the Mexican restaurant of choice in the Phoenix area if the demeanor of the wait staff was better. I am happy to see that they are at least hiring people with better attitudes. I hope this lasts.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aCQYDWhQdcWROzam2TuDUQ", "review_id": "3En-Udkdh4vjoEAkH6f4kQ", "text": "We have been going there for years, and putting up with poor service because the food was good.  Our recent visit was our last.  The waitresses all act like they are exasperated that they have to wait on us, bordering on rude.  We try an experiment every time we go in.  We watch numerous customers come in WAY after us, and order AFTER us, and get their food BEFORE us.  We chalk this up to only one thing.  We are white, and the others getting better service are hispanic.\n\nNow that the food is not satisfactory, I see no reason to go back.  My beef taco was a mixture of mealy beef and chunks of potato.  It was so disgusting I couldn't even eat it.  There has been a definite change in the food from years ago.  Yuk.  There are plenty of better places out now that have better quality food and GREAT service.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xE9PJ8UEJugtuZ6sc82U9g", "review_id": "eT8VG8CkMhyS1Vxpm25EVw", "text": "Dined here 200+ times. \n\n**My parents have been dining here for three decades - my review is prejudiced.  \n\nRosita's is the anti-Macayo's.  \n\nAs the above asterisks indicate, Rosita's is my \"Best Mexican Restaurant in Phoenix.\" I cringe at the use of the word \"authentic\" when discussing cuisine, so it won't be used here.  What I can say to supplant that generic word is that their food is unapologetically spicy, they don't cater to vegetarians or finicky diners, and their entire operation - from service to the \"security guard\" in the back - is unpretentious.  \n\nI've known the most of the staff for my entire life, and for what they might lack in their eagerness to interact to the common diner, they make up in genuineness. \n\nPlease Have - machaca plate, green chile burro/chimi, albondigas, chips and salsa. \n\nM. Flowers.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pSHvtccqVWW-uStrKUagzA", "review_id": "wlskmLMWC8__h9XUZu6lVA", "text": "Drinks are weak & from a mix, food is less then desirable & the waitress we got is so cranky that even my spanish speaking friends couldn't get her to crack a smile! skip this joint!", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fr_P0ianAL-64D5J9UXo2g", "review_id": "FLfraqeMNH-_sho2h_IVfA", "text": "The food was great and I would go back for this reason alone.  The service was not good. The waitress was grouchy and we tried to be friendly but she wasn't buying it.  She wasn't accommodating to our friend that was with us, who only wanted carne asada by itself not on a tortilla.  The request shouldn't have been a big deal but the waitress would not offer any alternatives.  I felt like I was bothering her, as if we interrupted her break to order food. \nThe burros and salsa were fantastic, if you can deal with the rudeness and long wait then I would recommend this place otherwise order take-out.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_Ep40fjOJAZTD1fsU_G1sg", "review_id": "wH4wgSZ3f1cxH3mLCDfdaQ", "text": "Went here for the first time today and I have to say that they have the best menudo I've had so far in the valley.\n\nService is a little slow but I kinda like that for a Saturday morning breakfast place... never feel like you are being rushed out the door.\n\nI would like to come back and try some of their other food but for now I'll be coming back for the menudo", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T0bSihraByDsTiccI-FHMQ", "review_id": "Ql0Gf6A__X6-eK4NayYoVA", "text": "Great food!  Service was quick and staff was nice!  Very authentic mexican food and some of the best tamales I've had!  Definitely try the green tamales!", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iwUN95LIaEr75TZE_JC6bg", "review_id": "H95pw8AC73PAAAMopt6ByA", "text": "Don't let the seedy location fool ya, this place is the bomb, serving up some of the most authentic Mexican I've ever tasted.\n\nYour experience will begin with parking in the rear of the place. As you make the long walk to the front entrance, you'll disregard any conversation with others in your party as you worry whether or not your car will be there after dinner. It will and here's why.\n\nAs you make your way to the front of the parking lot, you'll notice an old Mexican man, (actually a cliche or sorts, complete with sombrero and serape) sitting, vigilantly keeping an eye on your vehicle and everyone else's. \nThis should calm you down, enough so that you're able to re-join the conversation. Now get inside and get ready for a cold Mexican beer and a pitcher of Margaritas. \n\nTheir chips are gratis and served warm. A nice treat,. They offer red salsa, hot sauce, and tomatillo green sauce which is spectacularly hot.\n\nEvery item on their menu is delicious, but my preference is either the Machaca burrito, or the Chicken Mole. Their mole sauce is off the charts good. Not too much chocolate, not too much chile, just right. \n\nWhat I really love is the black and white photos of old Mexican bandits, governors, rabble rousers, war hero, ex-Presidents and others. \n\nHere's my suggestion.\nGo on a weeknight when they're not busy. In this way, you can make your way around the room and get a close up look at the images, which in my opinion are worth a look,.\n\nThe food, ambiance, service are all superb. \nThis is the place where I take out-of towner's when they say they want 'real' Mexican food. \nThis is also the place where your butt-hole will curse you the next day if you don't listen to him and ease up on the salsa.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "n9Zg0jlOGtxfIrvoPm6Hhw", "review_id": "sJE3Bwk4yngVT280qWM11A", "text": "Location, location, location...  Yes, the type of service you receive at Rosita's all depends upon where you sit.  My experience:  4 visits sitting in the bar = great service.  1 visit sitting in the dining room = painfully slow service.  So, the bar is definitely the way to go, and not just because it offers closer access to the margaritas.  ;)\n\nNow that we have that out of the way, let me tell you about the three main reasons I love Rosita's:\n\nHot, salty tortilla chips with spicy salsa - the perfect starter that sets up the appetite perfectly for...\n\nPowerful and potent margaritas - the super nice female bartender is not skimpy on the tequila in these!\n\nAnd, best of all, the most wonderful carne asada burro I have ever experienced.  This is not your average burro with a bit of meat and lots of 'filler' - rice, etc.  No, this is an enormous tortilla packed with meat, meat and more meat!  If you get it enchilada-style like I do, it will be topped with a delightfully messy mix of cheese and red sauce.  Bite after bite of goodness!\n\nSo, clear your afternoon (those margaritas pack a kick!), grab a friend or two and get going!", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3dno9Y7mtvi2tq6IfMpDeA", "review_id": "LHiXrGE5oa9y61ffO_bFOQ", "text": "There aren't a ton of restaurants and are ABSOLUTELY PHENOMINAL.  This is one and, dare I say, is the best mexican food in AZ.\n\nI've written a fair amount of reviews and this one is likely to sound gushy enough to make my wife jealous.\n\nTheir chips are made fresh.  Not made fresh that day.  MADE FRESH FOR YOU, right when you order them.  They charge $1 for a very large basket.  Salsa is free.\n\nThe only thing I am not a fan of there is their red salsa, but thier green is so damn good and so damn hot.  I pay, but its worth it.\n\nOk, now the beans. Oh my God!  They are so creamy and perfect.  I highly suggest you order a side to go along with your chips.  I live a solid 30 miles from this place and will drive here JUST for the beans.  My wife loves beans so much.  Its almost unnatural.  She could seriously sit down with a plate of beans, thats it, and be happy.\n\nShe get absoluely giddy when she knows we are gonig here.\n\nRellenos.  Oh my God AGAIN.  I can't even describe how wonderful they are.  They really are unlike any other restaurant's I've ever had.  First off, they are huge. Secondly they use a batter that fries up so light and puffy.  So you have this slightly crisy, kinda fluffy exterior surrounding strips of relleno pepper with the most luscious, ooey gooey cheese in the center.  I dump a ton of their green salsa on top and just go to town.  All you'll here from me are moans and sighs or delight once it is put in front of me until I'm done.  They actually continue a god 30 minutes after I leave as I replay the feast in my mind.  WOW\n\nThe chicken enchiladas are perfection, the machaca is oh so good, tacos are cripsy goodness.\n\nHere's my order...  Chips with green salsa and a side of beans while I wait for my a la cart cheese relleno and either a chicken enchilada with green sauce (not salsa) or a machaca taco.  Depends on what mood I'm in.\n\nIf I eat the whole thing for lunch.  I don't eat dinner.\n\nThere are only a couple places that really deliver every time like Rosita's does.\n\nMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM\n\nDAMN I LOVE THIS PLACE!!", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7FhAiPL-57pGudm22sv4mQ", "review_id": "HNM7dYkAXgvKQgNlCLaBfQ", "text": "Brian's favorite place where we always came before the ASU football games. How can a dinner with eight women not be great !\n\nJust another place missing Brian.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_d7JPhUHOhEYXwBVvifpHQ", "review_id": "hUXfJpShCgMru3ggO75zMQ", "text": "I'm in town for business and the guy at the front desk of the hotel recommended this place and it was a definite winner!\n\nDrove up, and frankly it's not in the best neighborhood but the guy in the parking lot keeping watch over the cars in the lot with a \"Security\" t shirt on put me at ease. \n\nSat down and was welcomed immediately and offered the fresh chips and incredibly hot red and green salsa.  Although, I'm kind of a pansy when it comes to hot and spicy.  I Just ate the chips plain and they were wonderful.\n\nHad the Chicken Mole Enchiladas which were undeniably the best I've had.  The mole sauce was perfectly made with just the right amount of chocolate.  I have the stains all over my shirt to prove it!  The beans and rice were nice accompaniments.  \n\nEveryone knows the traditional \"Mexican\" restaurants where you go in and order the # 13 and they're all the same right?  Rosita's Place is NOT this type of eatery.  The food is authentic as authentic comes and should not be missed.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yqgUYpLefDUUacbZWmnGpA", "review_id": "jqRFBj0x3ljZs393MPttuA", "text": "This is my husband's and my all-time favorite Mexican restaurant. You have to like spicy salsa though because they only have spicy green and spicy red salsa. Both are good if you can stand the heat! The chips are good: thin and hot (although you might have a few greasy ones at the bottom of the basket). I've never had better green corn tamales or refried beans than I can get here. My husband likes the egg burro with green sauce all over it. Yum, yum, yum!!!", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6bLMo_pumOm50OBflxFdBg", "review_id": "Y8mhAkq4glUl9xv6ikxBYw", "text": "I can see why this place has such high ratings.  The staff were really nice, the service was outstanding.  I didn't find it slow at all, especially since what you are waiting for is fresh food.  The interior was spacious.  There were gentlemen playing guitars in the corner. The prices were good, particularly considering how much food you get.  I ended up taking more than half of my food home.  \nThe food was delicious!  The two kinds of salsa were both fresh and delicious.  The red was my favorite of the two because of its smoky flavor.  They make their chips on the spot when you order them, so they were hot and crunchy.  I ordered the machaca. I had never had it before and it was phenomenal.  I also ordered the green chile, which I expected to be spicier since it had an * warning, but I could have handled a little more heat to the dish.  I can only imagine what they put in the refried beans to make them so good, my arteries probably should not inquire.  They serve homemade tortillas, hot and fresh.  They can bury me in one like a shroud one day.  \nI will definitely go back to try other things.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ve0IVzmdCnqeOOc9qJUXEA", "review_id": "jZg1AcKIIZ9YYrqzGDosoA", "text": "Listen this is true old school Mexican cooking.  If your on a Diet stick with water with lemon or leave it at the door pick it up on the way out.  We eat here all the time but today was the bomb so good their green mix all green enchilada style OH MAN ITS GOOD staff is always very friendly the owners and her family are very accommodating their menudo is some of the best and not to many restaurants have good menudo this place is very good and you get a lot for your money affordable", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "d66FhQQZzFDKxklh6t63RA", "review_id": "OkGhh3uM_E4epc8RtY--7A", "text": "Disappointing.  We decided to drive across town and try it based on the Yelp reviews and it was definitely a letdown.  Not horrible but not particularly good either.\n\nOn a Friday night at 7:30, it was less than half full. The people at the door were not particularly friendly but little did we know that it would go downhill from there.  Our waitress was one of the most surly servers I've ever had anywhere.  No greeting, no smile, no eye contact.  Just a look of pained exasperation.  We asked her a few questions and she simply ignored them.  It was not busy.  Seriously, the unfriendliness of the staff here is hard to overstate.  They just don't give a damn.\n\nThe food was all over the place.\n\nSalsas - excellent, both red and green. Nice and spicy just like we like it.\n\nChips - fresh, but greasy.\n\nChicken enchiladas in mole sauce - quite good. Humongous portion.\n\nSteak Tampiquena  - just ok.  Not really a traditional Tampiquena.   About four ounces (or less) of pounded round steak with no topping of any kind.  Not bad but a bit pricey for the eleven bucks or so they are asking and not up to the standard that you get at most Mexican joints around town.\n\nBeans - Awesome, as many reviewers point out.  Some of the best refried beans I've ever had. By far the highlight of the meal.\n\nGuacamole -  Overwhelmed by the flavor of what I can only guess to be powdered citric acid instead of fresh lime juice.  Very odd and not really nice at all.  What kind of Mexican restaurant doesn't use fresh limes?  \n\nMariachis - insistent and annoying.  And a bit much for a place like this really.\n\n$35 with two cheap drinks and a totally unwarranted tip.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P3GuGoO4iTkL6r5aBTD-PQ", "review_id": "xO9acmHby9bNX0LZRYdZcA", "text": "I'm used to paying double for less than what I got at Rositas; so that alone is a big plus. I tried the carnitas burro and it was delicious -- tender, flavorful, non fatty meat and I had a few sips of their mango margarita with chili powder which was quite amazing as well! \n\nI will definitely come to Rositas the next time I'm in the mood for Mexican.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F9hl4Dn1Ube3A6NShgfXmw", "review_id": "0Tom3qwGd-hg8JHEdgMIfA", "text": "While the beans are tasty as other reviewers have said (they use lard in them; mmm mmm!) and the portion sizes generous, I just can't recommend you eat here based on the fact I found out they fry their nachos, and probably by extension other things using the fryer, in hydrogenated oil. You can \"feel\" it on the nachos, as they have a waxy coating when cooled.\n\nI know not everyone knows or perhaps cares about the deathly spectre of hydro-oils (most commonly referred to as trans fats), but believe me: they're highly dangerous.\n\nIt's a damn shame, too, as most of the offerings at this place seem solid and they even have three-person mariachi bands at the ready to serenade you. In my short time in PHX, this looked like it was going to be the best Mexican place I had found yet. Oh well, back to the drawing board.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "O2EjnYZeOxyewoldnHYnOg", "review_id": "Ea33hYpFc27ifyI2C7-UkA", "text": "First impression walking in was definitely how clean it was. The food was good and didn't taste like every other Mexican food restaurant out there but had a more authentic taste to it. The drinks were really good too. The service was not the best but it wasn't bad. I recommend trying this restaurant at least once to form your own opinion.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UodJAOsuQzOjlQ9N6Zc-2w", "review_id": "OeLEr8Y8G7zyD9kCyKMb_Q", "text": "This is one of my favorite restaurants when visiting Phoenix. The place doesn't look like much, but the food is really good. We have a lot of good Mexican and Tex Mex places in Dallas and I still rate this highly. I recommend either the chicken burrito or if you are up for it, the chicken chimichanga. There is something about how they make the chicken there that is the best I've ever had at a Mexican restaurant. They don't put anything but meat in the burritos, so get them with the green chile sauce and definitely order it \"enchilada\" style (melted cheese). The refried beans are great too. Others I've gone with love the pork carnitas.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "swgRfa4vN6mAMigyp2eCCQ", "review_id": "0jhE9ohFAePq1CRT6eP2rg", "text": "Just for the two salsas alone I give this place 5 stars:  that wonderful green and also a maroon salsa------both with a good kick!  I've eaten at Rosita's Place a hundred times and I went again last night.  Honestly, sometimes I can tell when a different cook is in the kitchen, but my cheese enchiladas with the GREEN sauce was the old, wonderful recipe----you've got to order to green sauce.  The diner behind me was orgasmic about his dish, so I had to ask what he ordered:  STEAK PICADO; he gave me a sample and it was mighty tasty with intense heat.  As long as they can get that cheese enchilada right with the green sauce i will be forever devoted-------heck, if they served nothing but the unique green salsa and chips I'd dream about this food!\n\nDon't go here for the tacos or the chimis, but stick with the enchiladas, or cheese crisp or steak picado.  To go to some place like Tee Pee or Don Carlos or Milagro is just silly when you can go to Rosita's Place------this is the real deal, folks!", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RY1HzYyGqxKUkT3b6_V0oA", "review_id": "NlcM3lsCoybD1UgzoIWe7Q", "text": "I was in Phoenix for a business trip trying to find a place to eat one night I decided to do some research.  Since I was in the SW I thought about Mexican. So I found in several articles and sites as well as Yelp that Rositas had the best Chile Verde. So I  got done with work early one night so I made my way to Rositas. It has an interesting parking lot, not really near anything, more of a neighborhood or lunch place. I order the mixed plate (half red, half green chile) rice, beans, chips and salsa, and a drink for $10!!!  The red chile and the rice was very good...the green chile the best I ever had!!! Very clean, very good service.  I enjoyed it so much a few nights ago I managed to squeeze it in before I caught my flight back home...this time, all green chile dinner!!!  Attention all Phoenix visitors, its conveniently close to the airport car rental facility!!", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZrlBu5JFVrOvxAEsstbUpw", "review_id": "VAUYLoyX8jqxA6wxlAgang", "text": "I lived in Phoenix for 12 years before I found this place - now I would never recommend any Mexican restaurant but this one for friends from out of town or newbies.  Rosita's chips are the best - it's worth a trip just for the chips.  I usually eat there at least once a week - the cheese enchiladas with green sauce are my favorite, but occasionally I stray and have never had anything that isn't wonderful.  If you like soup it's also the place to go - surprising for a Mexican restaurant, but soups are amazing.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tRT05cbyMrRKejSupV7XOw", "review_id": "_gZvuMHUSR24WfaoIv4cfg", "text": "This place has really good Mexican food!!! I went for lunch and had the chicken burro enchilada style with green chili sauce. It was excellent!!! The chips are very good also but the red and green salsa are a little bit spicy. Overall a very good place and good prices.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "zXJ0IhDQzpJXQ8mPdCqbsg", "review_id": "h6k0gt2UgBdG6-fzyvc_Aw", "text": "Once again ... the negative reviews by fellow yelpers ... can be so lame. Talk about first world problems, here. \n\nNews flash: mexican food can be very unhealthy. Especially tortilla chips that arrive to the table so piping hot that you have to wait for them to cool down before indulging. Salty, spicy hot, warm, crunch.\n\nThe mol\u00e9 here is the only one that is as delicious as my mom's mole. Seriously that good. The margaritas are stiff and delish. This place is here for the food, not the service ... though the service has always been great.  \n\nThis restaurant is one of the best of it's kind. Major bonus: if you want to hear music, play it on the jukebox. Totally off the wall eclectic selection, gotta love it.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BIvCPXXNLzRE3eHnXQoJHw", "review_id": "kFdk03ZFeEiHxEub82CpJw", "text": "#2 Rosita's is another place that is always busy! Rosita has great fresh tortilla chips and salsa, a mole that is to die for and a chili relleno that has to be the best in town. The atmosphere is so so and the crowd is not as friendly.. Service is good and the food is affordable like it should be! Stiff Margs too!", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qj7NwAio0gYN4iHM5hspaQ", "review_id": "o4C-d-s6UmQb2vFS6AQ6vg", "text": "I visited Phoenix a few years ago for a gig (coming from LA). Had another musician friend who lived there turn me on to this place - awesome! Love the food and the divey ambience. If you're looking for fancy go somewhere else. If you're looking for authentic quality food this is the place. Absolutely delicious and I remember it still after 5+ years.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EHf-ZSXjGFZG7ZJcpdZI8Q", "review_id": "MGikWpzvjGuCLENzsjUsjA", "text": "My favorite spot for Mexican food in the valley. I've been going there for years specifically for the white menudo. Their ground beef/potato tacos are incredible and I love that some of the servers have been there the entire time I have been going.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_0dxI24jNnYvg7lUBNcFKg", "review_id": "CEPNwT8ZPbTpE5lYJ46OOg", "text": "Lol don't let fellow yelpers get you down. This place is great. My family and I have been coming here for the last 10 years or so and have never been disappointed. I feel the staff is friendly, generous, and very helpful. The food makes me feel like I am back at home. Very authentic and just the right amount of spice (for me). I usually order the machaca chimichanga or machaca enchiladas. Both are excellent. They have some of the best cheese enchiladas in town and my family loves their tacos. It's quite a drive from our East Mesa home, but we always find time to make a trip down there.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S9qy8xQiixNauHVAl3JONg", "review_id": "v8spDDhgH7hTlrDzCuxbfg", "text": "Pros:  Chips, salsas, beans, green chili, BIG tacos, great prices/value.\n\nCons:  Ground beef was mush, rice was meh.\n\nBottom line:    In my longstanding quest to find a go-to Mexican joint in central Phoenix, Rosita's emerges as a leading contender.   \n\nThe chips are made fresh to order ($1 for a big basket) and go great with the salsas, and even better with a side of beans.  About the beans:  they're as good as advertised, with a salty/creamy (but not textureless) combo that's bliss.  Too bad the rice was so ordinary and bland.  But no one has big expectations for Mexican style rice, so only a small knock here.\n\nThe green chili burro ($5, additional $3 for beans and rice) is top notch, near Rito's in quality, but with a better construction.  Tender and spicy and not too soupy to soak through the tortilla.  Generous portion, too. \n\nFor kicks I also ordered a crunchy taco with ground beef and potato.  On the good side, it was BIG for $2.60, and full of goodies, lots of cheese and a good but not excessive helping of lettuce.  Good value.  On the downside, the flavor and texture were very disappointing.  They blended the beef and potatoes together to make it a pasty mix.  Not appetizing at all.\n\nMy friend got a chicken taco and enchilada and said the chicken was particularly flavorful and tasted like it was braised, which is uncommon in a town where most Mexican places boil and shred their chicken.\n\nThe atmosphere inside is perfectly respectable for this kind of restaurant.  The neighborhood isn't great, but it's a well lit parking lot and there's an attendant watching the premises and the parking lot.  So there's that.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Yx9b96yowfHTDxC2pQuMmQ", "review_id": "_DtmYbJ1Uq7S6WFgYV1kSg", "text": "I went after I arrived to Phoenix for 1st time ever.  I eat a lot of Mexican so I feel I have a palette for good food.  It was good, chips were fresh but could taste the oil on them.  I ordered the green chili enchilada combination and it was HUGE.  It was good and I would definitely return especially after only paying $10.  I have a hard one believing its the best in Phoenix.  Service was excellent.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IPcgQB04dch-eDP0LWGi2g", "review_id": "BXD3tDohwogTjlEkajnMPw", "text": "I absolutely love this place! I drive 30 miles from Mesa to eat at Rosita's Place every chance I get. Been coming here for at least 10 years or more. Best Mexican food in the valley. Their green corn tamales. Yum! Cheese enchiladas, red or green are the best....and not to forget the awsome refried beans.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7nlZJW84Adt6oYn2shnn_g", "review_id": "f_yQqlsim0S9YAIIYFvR5Q", "text": "The food here is delicios, but it takes forever. From the time I ordered to when I was served 25minutes. Come only if you have time to spare to sit and wait.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cERjYN9KqEPTcTEpRSCKoA", "review_id": "kPcdVTjVYspJcsN1hFT5VQ", "text": "One of the few places that tastes like your Nana made it. AUTHENTIC!", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_0nxd7VThJVy4QMhA1MjTQ", "review_id": "xnsZnjR4ELUeoMCCDRDb6Q", "text": "It was my first time here. I ordered two cheese enchiladas and soft chicken taco, it was too salty and greasy. Lemonade was delicious, but personally, wouldn't be ordering enchiladas again. Overall, nice interior and they do play nice music and staff is friendly.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1rzmQ4nnqUlO-13ykyFs7w", "review_id": "HW5zD83XDH3-E7dVdDc_vw", "text": "Stumbled on this after a fantastic day bowling...the neighborhood may seem sketchy but be a risk taker! Once inside, this place will leave you speechless. Where else do you get salty, spicy hot, cool, and crunch in one seating? The peach margarita definitely will make AZ's hot temps bearable without sacrificing the alcohol content like most frozen drinks. Besides, the more you have their homemade chips and salsa, you would want a pitcher of that concoction. The carnitas were different than I expected; partly because I didn't realize I would get a hunk of meat to configure my own burrito! The machaca was hands down the center stager of oohhaahh! And not to mention, I wanted to steal our service - happy, fun and all about making us happy!", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Mnk17mWTJ0nrb49MakSIMw", "review_id": "UWVEEfgGugTCMzckycy84g", "text": "I've been to Rositas about four times and overall my experience has been okay.\nThe inside has beautiful mexican touches that makes you feel like your right at home at your abuelas house.\nThey even have a little fish pond inside the restaurant which is pretty.\nI recently went to Rositas on Father's Day and the experience was different than before. When we got there we were automatically seated and the place wasn't full which I was kind of happy about because every other place we went to had crazy wait lines but then again it was Father's Day so we kind of have to accept that. \nAnyways, we get seated and were given our menus and they gave us chips and green and red salsa. The chips seem to be homemade but they are greasy. I could feel the grease inside my mouth which wasn't a great taste.\nWhile were waiting for someone to take our order another family that came in about 10 min after us, they had got there orders taken way before we have. So we ask a worker when someone was going to take our order and she notified a waitress. \nOur food comes out and they are very generous on there food. The pictures that\nare displayed here are very accurate. One thing is that they put wayyyyy to much cheese. I ordered a chile relleno and I thought it being a mexican restuarant it would be white cheese but they use american cheese and the tasting was okay. My dad ordered pork meat or something like that and the meat was dry. He said it tasted like they made it and then re-headed it. He didn't finish it and my dad loves his meat which I was so surprised.\nNow let's get to the best part. My mom ordered I believe the combination which came with an enchilada, taco, rice or beans, and another item which i can't recall. While eating her enchilada she found a hair. We told the waiter and she took it back and then she comes out and says \"we took a look at it and it wasn't hair it was plastic.\"\nLike if saying it was plastic was suppose to make it better or something. She then got it replaced with there mexican hot wings. I do have to say that it is pretty expensive and it's not really worth the money. It's an Okay place but I wouldn't say it the best mexican food. It's not authentic and it seems like an americanized mexican restaurant.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_p8mq-6elhmcLCt2i27xNQ", "review_id": "5gkD371zOrAp73qRnkdn8Q", "text": "The first time I went here, everything was absolutely spectacular. No complaints at all. \n\nWent here for the second time, last week and found myself far less satisfied than my first visit. There are not many vegetarian options, which is normally ok for me. I'm not difficult to please. Unfortunately, if I'm ordering a vegetarian dish, I'd really prefer not to find meat in it. This distinctly tainted my views on the place and I will not be going back here.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rRiBDH2U_IlydXTh2a81Rg", "review_id": "KpSppx7LnMzMz-IpzvQ7iA", "text": "my fiance and i are huge fans of mexican food and there's rarely a time that we're not in the mood to eat it.  when a friend told me they served a speciality frozen horchata drink, i knew we had to check it out.\n\nthe frozen horchata is served as a cocktail, and you have the option of getting it with either rum or vodka.  we opted to try both, and they were amazing! i definitely preferred the drink with vodka since it didn't take away from the flavor of the horchata like the rum did. after finishing his drink, my fiance ordered a jamaica margarita with chili on the rim.  i had a couple sips of it and it might have been better than the horchata! \n\nchips and salsa can really make or break a mexican place for me, so i really appreciated that their chips were hot and salty while the salsas (red and green) were spicy and delicious.  \n\ni ordered the chile relleno, and it came out super hot and covered in tons of cheese. i really enjoyed the flavors of it, and was sad that i could only eat about a third of the meal.  the standard bean and rice sides were also really tasty and better than i've had in a while. \n\ni will be definitely adding this place to my regular mexican restaurant rotation!", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_QYiHZolZjP-eu031neAmA", "review_id": "o1EghCzGf8ZshvPtFMEUag", "text": "We stopped here after visiting Cosanti and the food is really good.  I had the carnitas tostada and it was loaded down with tender meat.  The salsa and chips were great and I ordered the agua fresca in tamarindo and it was delicious.  The regular size agua fresca is HUGE!  Great spot for Mexican if you are in town.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "0o0VMEJeQY0pAAZ9nxErBA", "review_id": "wiWjg4m-15iK_KxOkX-thA", "text": "What a find!\nI found this place thank to my trusty Yelp app. I wanted some good, spicy Mexican food and Rosita's Place seemed to fit the bill.\nIn all honesty I was planning to go to Los Dos Molinos, but they are closed on Sundays...\n\nYou park behind the restaurant and walk around the front, dodging a few cars along the way.\nWalking in, I loved the atmosphere. It was bustling and full of life, but not overwhelmingly busy. We were seated at a table just past the indoor fish pond...hmmm.\nThe service was prompt, the chips and salsa came right out. The salsa...oh the salsa, it is delish, full of flavor and lots of heat, but in a good way.\nI ordered the chicken enchilada plate one red and one green. My companion ordered the green chili tamale plate (out of this world good).\nThey arrived glowing hot! The plates and food were so heat hot we could not start eating for about 10 minutes, (which allowed us to enjoy the ice cold beer). \nOnce the food finally cooled to a manageable temperature it was amazing!!!\nThe flavors were spot on, the chicken was super moist and each sauce was great. The refried beans here are like crack. I was so full but could not stop eating them. Yum!\n\nI'm pretty sure I have found my go-to Mexican spot in Phoenix.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9EU_tKoeb1eWmxA5rFPUwA", "review_id": "YuYPKqVN6ZjFQrGR92NXyQ", "text": "Good Food, Nice People!", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eu4EDnp3n86L5LtZGrb2EA", "review_id": "t7Cst2yw6XPEKXbyVTXtEg", "text": "Rosita's Place is one of my favorite Mexican restaurant in the Valley. I usually get the same thing everywhere I go and base my judgement on that one item. I order the green chili burro enchilida style. Rosita's offering was so good that I sometimes crave it and drive from Scottsdale just to get one. The salsa is always hot, and sometimes hotter, but very good. Just make sure you have your water in front of you before you try it. Any time I have out of town visitors, this is the place I take them.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KK_2vxqNug1wQhVo22soQw", "review_id": "3NdfHYEUvxwMRurGNaQWAA", "text": "Yum: perfect homemade beans, ranchero breakfasts, tacos, tortillas, chicken mole, and menudo. Homemade chips and original spicy salsa. Folks, there is SO much to love at this consistent, satisfying restaurant. I've been known to do take out for evening cravings...Service is friendly and professional.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zHsa2Br-SMVPM8mDZCBwaA", "review_id": "Kgol6vrFrDjCLXUQ2J5VGw", "text": "This place is really good! The food is all super yummy :) I had the machaca and it was amazing! My boyfriend had the green chili chimi and he liked it as well. The service was very friendly however pretty slow. I'm sure we will be back before another game.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Uu8_C4coFmoFLO2RTvzfWw", "review_id": "HKU4II7_pFcTXLKHaMbplg", "text": "I've been coming here for as long as I remember. Since 1995 at least. Their food has always been consistently good.\nService has always been a little on the slow side, but that is typical in the Mexican Restaurant way. I find the slow service forgivable because the food more than makes up for it.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KTN6I5g_aUGviTCFfoOpxA", "review_id": "I2JruobsuFBMCJLQLoMUwA", "text": "After reading the other reviews, my friend and I went to try this out wanting good Tex-Mex. I was surprised how mediocre it was. I had the enchiladas (my typical go-to dish at Tex-Mex restaurants) and just found them very ordinary. Even the margarita just wasn't that flavorful. After having some other Mexican that was outstanding places like Milagro Grill earlier in the week, this was not up to par.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JCBwHEXR9lItE-7P3lrFbA", "review_id": "UzzYYSyNeLsNrQwd0iZKEA", "text": "Loved this place. I've had menudo in Tucson, El Paso and home made by my ex-mother in law, Mexican from Juarez, and I liked this one better...\n\nThe chips were made to order, the salsa was really good and the place was clean, including the restrooms. Staff was friendly and good prices. Too bad I don't live in Phoenix.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6FSlqQQKCupdELrDBWat2w", "review_id": "iKhOnxVNVLQOJgI28ObASw", "text": "I first learned of this place by invite. Two of my closest friends suggested Rosita's Place as a place to meet for lunch and since my first visit, I was hooked and with any luck, you might be too.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A7ZeEMYBnIptIOKIT9cxKQ", "review_id": "9YUsNqZ8TVsex1fT-4gQlg", "text": "Best green chicken enchiladas I've ever had in my life!! The side of guacamole can get a bit pricey but it better be award winning because the flavor is unmatched by any other guacamole I've tasted. Have a mango margarita with a chile rim to go with your meal and basque in some if the finest Mexican food this state can offer!", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tcB-GnnnBbpLnJ2D_4BYVg", "review_id": "4RwouWSEBTJ5teqRL4jOBw", "text": "I had a chicken burrito enchilada style with mole sauce. It was absolutely huge and delicious. I also got the rice and beans with it and the refried beans were literally the best I have ever had.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EZvu6phgzFBSnwId8cYKkw", "review_id": "gVXBetuOPHNPNcootKinaw", "text": "I sat down at 2p saw server she gave me salsa no chips. Ordered food at 210 and 230 rolled around still no food told server I had to go she said she would be right back 5 minutes later she comes with my food. I seriously had to go so I asked for a box 5 minutes later.box comes. Horrible experience.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Sua0pp630PjNP0KX-V7Sdw", "review_id": "XzZN1l39yy_SD4hF89rTUw", "text": "exceptional customer service!!!  The cashier was very patient and friendly as well ! great menudo!", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZCrlIhpK8qIzoUS52z20tg", "review_id": "0eSzXa9Po2f_AXaTuwpPuQ", "text": "It was awesome. I was just passing through Phoenix and found this place on Yelp, I would suggest you go.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n6arZqBs6gvGgSadzjV3RQ", "review_id": "eXLskyH2shPNYxcoQwNIdw", "text": "Amazing Mexican food!! If you're in the mood for great Mexican food, look nowhere else. Chips and salsa are nice and spicy. Plus, this place is in the hood so that in itself enhanced my experience.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "67laV9h8zt7efuBZeTFmeQ", "review_id": "ePtEWYkPzPrS0qkZdWYxjw", "text": "Had a wonderful lunch.  Excellent.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E2DYTWOVSptFJqM7jckPpg", "review_id": "mx7qMJNBqEC_PLOGYC4NAw", "text": "Good solid mexican food.  Big portions and small prices.  If you order a burrito or chimi get it wet, I made that mistake only once!", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p50pHysB9QRLKuRFY-nZXw", "review_id": "rvLZpZDwXvNTSSKLcQk2fg", "text": "I write this as I sit awaiting for my food.  I've been waiting for an hour now.  At a table with 10 other people, and the food is brought out 1 or 2 at a time.  This will be my last visit.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IJq0h80y-eI7CI0TJYn9qA", "review_id": "PgTA3B4SMVIPFv39FpCcZQ", "text": "The Barrio Cafe was really busy, so I decided to accept Yelp's recommendation for Rosita's Place. The portions were generous, the prices were fair, and the food was good - but nothing special. The neighborhood seemed a little marginal, so I was glad they had their own parking lot in back.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "kffxYQVQsEpF1DVlQlcGCg", "review_id": "V9flJNozfZkWAsEw30fcjA", "text": "How have I driven by this place so many times? I never knew such good food awaited me inside this little shop as I drove by.\nWow, when my girlfriend was really sick a few weeks ago her close friend took us Rositas for some spicey healing food.\nChips and salsa were really good. Fresh hot chips,that they make right there in store.\nAlong with 2 delish salsas.\nWe got the best Chicken soup I have ever had in my life. Yes, better than my Mothers. But, do not tell her. I don't want to hurt her feelings.\n\nEach of our soups had a full chicken breast inside. The broth was amazing.\nOur meal was amazing and more than I could eat. \nBy that night my girlfriend felt like a new person, it really was the healing food.\nRecently I stopped in a little short of time and got an order to go.\nAgain fantastic ,hot ,delish food.\nThe ladies that work there are so sweet as well!\nThis is so good and so inexspensive as well. I sort of hate to share my new find,because, it will get really busy and I won't find a seat. \nBut you will love this place.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rnUsWuzJndMoSy28RbPMMQ", "review_id": "UUF8DlLfFJrtTINGxE3lHQ", "text": "Me and the wifey came to have breakfast early Saturday morning.....was craving menudo....so I ordered menudo n the wifey the flautas plate. The waitress who attended us was very sweet n friendly.she took our order n brought us or drinks (large glasses which I like) another lady brought us chips n salsa.....chips were piping hot!!! There was a green n red salsa...I liked the the red better. \nMy menudo was delicious just wish they had pata that day...ordered a small refried beans with cheese,  yummy!!!! All the condiments for the menudo was brought n available..\nWifeys Flauta plate looked delicioso!!! She loved it..\nGonna come back n try other menu items soon.\nOver all food was delicious...service was awsome n friendly...and the price was great!!!", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o_KsxvY6VuKdOFWcxXXNTQ", "review_id": "ZAvFmTgrD4vh1gS9NlrItg", "text": "Hey Yall...i knew i would find EXACTLY what I was looking for...I want to tell me peers when they fly in, but I want to keep her a secret....I LOVE ROSITAS...Carmen was my prompt and courteous server...i I ordered the carne asada burrito enchilada style with rice and beans it came with a side of guacamole and a little lettuce salad. The Carne Asada Steak inside of this burrito was totally undeniably freakin awesome, awesome like a FOODGASM in my mouth the meat was tender, flavorful, juicy, and I could see & taste the spices WHERE IN THE HELL do they do that at well let me tell you ROSITAS. This has to be one of the best things I've ever eaten since I've been in Phoenix, Arizona. The mom and pop setting remind me of home the loud crazy people didn't bother me it's a small restaurant it's time to be expected. Don't do yourself an injustice by leaving if it's crowded what are your items to go. I love guacamole but I didn't enjoy this one because I could tell they add Southwest spices and I like mine plain.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xVOZKyNoL7ixFKQeHvVMmQ", "review_id": "MyAqZYzLH-7QNGUVEmXbLw", "text": "Food quantity was good, the meat on a chimichanga that i got was Salty as hell i told the waitress she pretty much ignored my concern and kept doing her business might not go back there again.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9ya__iSV8GjG1kU-Ed-eUw", "review_id": "bZGBnhVMarasKQ2PgviOTw", "text": "This is not only the best Mexican place in Arizona but the best Mexican place we have ever run across in the van (which is hard to admit as Californians raised on exceptional Mexican food - except Dave, the Phoenix native who discovered this place, and delights in its dominance). \n\nChips and Salsa are top notch, always a good sign to start a meal. The menu suffers from the common Mexican restaurant problem of offering too many dishes. Sometimes you just want to know what they do well. and the giant Denny's menu is not usually a great sign. But to their credit, everything is always delicious. Highly recommended!", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ou3HcoDFZmgMAd-ciBbMkA", "review_id": "y1OEs8kyD6BW00SJHl45-g", "text": "Oh my god I wasn't sure about this place pull in up but I should have after deein its a hole in the wall Mexican food restraunt this place is AMAZING the food is Fenominal the salsa is tasty and spicy and the food is out of this world first time here and everything looks soo good I wasn't sure on what to order I will be back to have more mmmmmmmm mmmmmmm good When u come here no matter what u get u need to try the Guacamole hands down the best Guacamole ive ever had in my life & im not exagerating its extremely fresh & addictive", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yynKilkLQXd2zXnCTwI4Gg", "review_id": "iolwJPkJIaN38GJQIxLTaQ", "text": "Okay, so it takes a bit to get food but if you have a talkative group you won't even notice. The waitresses are very nice and attentive which I like. The food I ordered a chicken enchilada with a soft carne asada taco.. It was amazing. I ate it very quickly not only because I was hungry but because it was good. \n\nThe only reason why this place did not get 5 stars is due to the wait for food.. Other than that I will definitely come back!", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jw_tx7zLSSLf_IjHzHGa9g", "review_id": "oxeJi0K6vCvdlotJ-XFRYQ", "text": "I've been going to this Mexican food restaurant for years! This place has by far the best green chili in phoenix! Also the staff, and service is excellent! One more thing, if you like menudo... The red menudo is by far the best I've ever had!!! This place is a staple!", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dbIXZNIFWOWuRhyCjpk_qQ", "review_id": "NiXz3iF3XBZzNWB0oI4Cgw", "text": "Great food.  I ordered the chips and salsa.  Costs a buck but was worth it.  They came out hot.  And I loved the house salsas.  Only negative was that the chips on the bottom were covered in grease.  They should shake out the grease more but otherwise fantastic. Then I ordered the Carne Asada burro with a side of beans.  It was heavenly. Good flavor.  Tons of meat,  good guac.  Again,  I knock a star for the grease. It was dripping out of the burro. The beans were the best I've ever had. I'd recommend this place in a heartbeat.  They just need to cut back on the oil and I'd love it even more.", "business_id": "hWhVP-28LYP3llaMlAJ_JA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "fzw2r5fMcB690t3t2aFW4Q", "review_id": "aMtVjFCkQXVHHqc22i3AMg", "text": "We love the Cash. It is one of the few bars that have a smoking patio that you can drink on.\n\nWe have donated a lot of stuff to raffle off for charity events at the Cash. They always have a great turnout.\n\nThe crowd is extremely diverse. The drinks are good and cheap, and the bar staff is very friendly.", "business_id": "c6sTwXAwIAgf2YQtA4ZWHg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "UoBfwbXaixelZBghbJ2cSg", "review_id": "39iUd77huujwIUJ9SnLgYw", "text": "No matter your persuasion, there are good times to be had here.  The people watching is spectacular and everyone is super friendly... just watch out for the 70+ year old (!) tranny who looks just amazing, because she will drag your unwilling ass onto the dance floor to teach you to two-step!", "business_id": "c6sTwXAwIAgf2YQtA4ZWHg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "ZZ43etAB2n_T53YBYtf8Dw", "review_id": "-chfIi9d9pPvwrppoutuMg", "text": "Horrible music \n\nTypical Im gonna stare you down and never acknowledge you with a smile type place.", "business_id": "c6sTwXAwIAgf2YQtA4ZWHg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Yk37VAp452K7FwHWd1rrQw", "review_id": "_2oUs7B1JKOBGMVhzT3Oeg", "text": "This is a great place to have fun.\n\nA great variety of music, mostly country, but good dancing country from the two step, to the \"neon moon\" song dance (cuz I don't know the name of that dance. lol), to coordinated dances to certain songs, and then just shaking your bootay to Madonna or something like that.\n\nNice big dance floor and a good amount of seating.\n\nSmoking area out the side doors that's new where you can bring your drinks... nice touch since that new law came in.\n\nBartenders are really nice and the drinks are strong.  The draft beer seems to get you drunker than normal for some reason... not sure why.\n\nGreat place even to bring straight people... my friends always seem to have a blast when they go.\n\nJust really needs better parking. But that's not too much of an issue.", "business_id": "c6sTwXAwIAgf2YQtA4ZWHg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HY9qpAamqLXFoa7xMwNntg", "review_id": "HzOE0KLWmtN2y61-0StRdg", "text": "i went here for the first time last night and had a blast...it was karaoke night and of course my drunk ass had to perform (we are the champions, by queen, in honor of the cardinals)...the crowd was smaller but decent, many new faces to me (really i don't go out to many lesbian bars)...\n\nthe drinks were decently priced (i've def had cheaper) and there are probably some nights where they have specials like $2 coronas which is easy on the wallet.\n\nthe bar is HUGE, with a big dance floor/stage area surronded by tables..the patio is big as well, with lots of tables and chairs, and the best part...a POOL TABLE!! so you can feel the burn of the smoke in your eye while shooting...i love it...", "business_id": "c6sTwXAwIAgf2YQtA4ZWHg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "UyoyLU261yg7uJ5LSS1IDQ", "review_id": "C-fGLRgLU-DVLUQwoYyH7g", "text": "Considering the fact that San Diego cannot support a lesbian club/bar, I was VERY impressed with this unpretentious place! We showed up on a rainy Friday night, place was a hoppin! \n\nA little bit o' butch, a little bit o' femme, a few trannys sprinkled in as well as some music and a great and active dance floor. \n\nI despise country music- but it sure was fun watching these folks do a little two step and beyond (damn, they were good!). They did also play a little hip-hop/Top 40 to mix things up. \n\nDidn't spot any attitude here, everyone was friendly, smiling, laughing and having a good time, ourselves included!", "business_id": "c6sTwXAwIAgf2YQtA4ZWHg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Y1PelgD3NvDHNoFuSM4aMA", "review_id": "UIJHv9MgmSOCBi7kFpz4Jg", "text": "2 stars. Only cause the drink prices are good.", "business_id": "c6sTwXAwIAgf2YQtA4ZWHg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FshGTSNYNUHl95_V6ybU_A", "review_id": "u2ZAV1cGBkyTKDikC7rL5w", "text": "This place is awesome! My favorite lesbian bar in town!", "business_id": "c6sTwXAwIAgf2YQtA4ZWHg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Df_GDATOdDbdS9Z0aEHK_w", "review_id": "bwRMBoESEjqvTPrJScrG0A", "text": "I really do keep meaning to go for free line dance lessons.  Good prices, no cover, excellent happy hour, lots of crowd variety.  Fun place to meet up with my friends!", "business_id": "c6sTwXAwIAgf2YQtA4ZWHg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JV9VSDQ6H-syQaNjzM9ESg", "review_id": "M9bi5nXTStPuvDOE1-1u1A", "text": "Only been in once but I loved it, this bar was one of the factors on moving down to this area. You will see me there alot. love the people and how nice the employees are. Both indoor and outdoor seating. I came from seattle and this bar is way better than any of the lesbian clubs on Capitol hill.", "business_id": "c6sTwXAwIAgf2YQtA4ZWHg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "IO3AsR6cdMto7VCwfPzf2w", "review_id": "vl9vz7AJtVrykTMoZGy0iQ", "text": "This is basically the lesbian Charlie's. It was pretty quiet for a Friday night, but from what I have heard most people in Phoenix go out on Saturday nights so that's the night to go out. The employees were really friendly and the drinks weren't outrageously priced. They played mostly country, but switched it up towards the end of the night. There is a huge parking lot at the Food City next door so you don't have to worry about finding a spot. The crowd was younger than what I have seen at Z Girl Club. So far this is my favorite lesbian bar in Phoenix. I'll definitely be going back on a Saturday when there are more people!\n\n$10 minimum on credit cards.", "business_id": "c6sTwXAwIAgf2YQtA4ZWHg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GNTS9ApDX9ffMPSKlZac_w", "review_id": "2lGHW6NtYGLzPKQR5YRd4Q", "text": "First off this place is a dive!  Once you get past that you can go in and let ur hair down and have some fun. There are many problems however ...\n\n1. It's the only real lesbian bar around and they know it so there is NO catering to customers.\n\n2.  If it gets busy it's nearly impossible to get a drink. I must have spent 1/3 of the night in line getting drinks ( I wouldn't ask my beautiful gf to stand there)\n\n3.  They play a lot of country music. So when the country music is playing the dance floor is essentially EMPTY!  When they finally play a few good dance songs the dance floor explodes and it's a blast (but quickly ends to the sound of country music) \n\n3.  The place looks and smells like a dive. There are usually a ton of chicks there ( a lot are trashy tho based on decor, no expectations and no dress code). If the owner was smart she would spend a dime on the place and pretty it up a bit. Then maybe you could attract a little more upscale crowd ( you know us who have money to spend)   And as for dress code I am not saying suit and tie but maybe we could limit the old stained up wife beaters, shorts that hang mostly off the ass and flip flops u have owned since high school.\n\nAll in all we always have a good time when we go.  We will keep going back but I would love to see the owner or staff rake pride in the place. Also realize only 2 out of the 300 people are dancing to that country crap.  If u don't want to give it up totally then sneak a country on in here and there but let us dance to that awesome dance music you occasionally tease us with.", "business_id": "c6sTwXAwIAgf2YQtA4ZWHg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "oXBahXJCXUEATm5IVexw8A", "review_id": "KrgYSIXSqKny8fBIAKd7Qw", "text": "I have to say, for us ladies who love ladies, there aren't many options for bars.  That being said, I think the Cash is pretty swell.  They aren't trying to be something they're not (ZGirl club, take notes!), they're not pretentious and there's never a wait/cover to get in.  The bartenders are chill and remember you even if it's been a long time.  I love Kat and the other bartender (name unknown to me) with the lovely silver hair who always asks \"what'll it be, babe?\".  The music isn't exactly my style, but they do throw a few booty-shakers in amongst the country ballads.  I love watching the dance floor, as most of the ladies/gents/others know how to cut a rug.  They have a large outdoor patio for the folks who enjoy smoke and the drinks are cheap:)  Love what you do, don't change a thing!", "business_id": "c6sTwXAwIAgf2YQtA4ZWHg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 9, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "xg4AdOGHFxJyWByFbG8stA", "review_id": "P6QzrlBIovM5Y4ogDn6CAg", "text": "This place epitomizes the gaff between gay and lesbian culture. If you have a penis, don't expect to be treated like an equal even if you're not competition. What you should expect are a bunch of glares as soon as you walk through the door. The staff will tolerate you, but won't be friendly. No less than 5 people will cut you because after all, this is their turf and you don't belong there.\n\nDon't sit at a table, because \"this table is taken\" even if there's no one sitting there and their aren't any beverages on it.\n\nI won't be going back.", "business_id": "c6sTwXAwIAgf2YQtA4ZWHg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HnBgEYHsGQaL5Q1p-fIefA", "review_id": "fe_BL2cT0rNpQcKaizzkOg", "text": "Being from Southern California, the \"scene\" is so much fun. There are several clubs to go to and any night is a great time. That brings us to the Phoenix scene and The Cash.Oh wait, there is no scene for the ladies. Not going to bash them to hard, because it's the only consistent place that we have. Yes it caters to the Country music crowd, but they do play spurts of other music through out the weekend evenings.The mixed drinks could be better, but the prices are reasonable.", "business_id": "c6sTwXAwIAgf2YQtA4ZWHg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "8dbRf1UsWp2ktXHZ6Zv06w", "review_id": "MF6rPRx9jz-g8S5P_ZIdyg", "text": "Ok, I wasn't going to do this review and just keep this a little secret that I went here but the Yelper in me is screaming write the review!!!! So here it goes....back in April went with some girlfriends to the woman's expo and we wound up over at the bartending display and hung around in hopes of free drinks, s/n I don't know about yall but we are all about the free drinks, it was a fun day I say! But we had to wait an hour for the performance so we started talking with bartenders that was there and met Shelley, and she was pretty cool so we said hey where do you work we will stop by and cause you some grief, she looked at us and said it's not a straight bar, we thought eh who cares, so we made plans to go to Cash Inn Country Bar on one of our fun nights out,,,,\n\nFor those who are scared to interact with the gay, this isn't your bar, stay away.  But for us it was fun, Shelley was shocked to see us there, we sat at the bar, a few of us danced, it was a fun time. \n\nMet some cool people, shared some laughs, had some drinks, friends and I had a blast, we probably will go back. Staff and people were friendly, dance floor is nice and roomy, and more than country was being played, yes it was a fun night!", "business_id": "c6sTwXAwIAgf2YQtA4ZWHg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vIBrfx6z6wvUFN5IJDLNyg", "review_id": "tbyWIBtceexQNVZUPAAwzQ", "text": "My friend makes me go and I have to say I have a good time.  Even though I am not gay everyone is really nice and friendly.  The dance floor is pretty good and the music is awesome!  Drinks are pretty cheap to.  \n\nBIG WORD OF ADVICE!-------- Do not leave your purse in your car. On Saturdays the police are called for car break ins. My friend actually got her window busted in and her purse stoen.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------", "business_id": "c6sTwXAwIAgf2YQtA4ZWHg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vv_jZXjljnk981LjL8NE_w", "review_id": "xzR3_WXLlbLh3DLhvhx_5g", "text": "My new favorite bar in Phoenix! Dress anywhere from Casual to Fancy and you fit in. Two step, hip hop, slow dancing, line dancing. They have everything. \n\nThe bar tenders are incredible and take care of you well! TIP EM BIG!!", "business_id": "c6sTwXAwIAgf2YQtA4ZWHg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qK1rzRnD-QD4sRxDU4NhlQ", "review_id": "avD7h0Wo_48jOWCGFA9tDg", "text": "Trying very hard to be unbiased since this is my Saturday night spot for a year and a half now. The bar: I enjoy the employees attitude, the new country with some top 40, cupid shuffle, some throwback songs, and fairly priced drinks in this decent sized dive bar. For smokers, there's a large back patio area. An ATM is available in the darts room. Parking is in front, the back, or at Food City. The Cash has supported charities, held drag shows, and threw themed nights, like the most recent black out party, and  they also host poker games, dance lessons, and of course, karaoke. For busy nights, they have 3 bar tenders serving, 2 in the front and 1 in the rear. \n\nThe crowd: If you're visiting or new/ transplant, compared to flashy Los Angeles, hipster Seattle, and melting pot NYC's lez scene (to name a few cities), I've noticed that this place has lots of butch lesbians, about an even number of femmes, tomboys, androgynous, and a small handful of ultra femmes. For the most part everyone's friendly. You'll see a wide age range here, along with some straights, gay boys, etc. I've also noticed a trend.... the Cash's bathrooms are never nasty and are always stocked with TP and paper towels lol.\n\n\nCome by, grab a drink, get your 2 step on, or twerk and grind, or just wiggle around... at The Cash, the Cheer's of Phoenix's lesbian population, and have a great time :)", "business_id": "c6sTwXAwIAgf2YQtA4ZWHg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "igmAKlR86SMh76Yz-EsYOw", "review_id": "YaQ2EPRZl6mTiYH3vb3WDg", "text": "This has absolutely become my favorite bar in Phoenix. There are some weeks that I go multiple times. The atmosphere is so relaxed and inviting. Whether you want to dance and dip or unwind after a long day you can do either here! Will always be my number one choice!", "business_id": "c6sTwXAwIAgf2YQtA4ZWHg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Xv3kmjAH85xsbOOyhmEViw", "review_id": "pF8s8jCJ0Nkm0mNLyVADow", "text": "Showed up last night (Thursday) for the line dancing lessons with Chandelle and was blown away.\n\nWhy I loved this spot:\n- the bartender was SUPER FRIENDLY (and rocked a silver fox sign over her bar)\n- Chandelle is an AWESOME teacher, she really made the line dancing lessons fun and engaging \n- the people at the bar were very warm and welcoming, a few people talked to me directly (many of you know this is not the norm in many cities)\n\nPlease note: when you first arrive, the exterior is nothing to get excited about but not to fear, once you enter... well, it is a standard country bar.", "business_id": "c6sTwXAwIAgf2YQtA4ZWHg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "95IEsFmxF1QsxehdioSYzg", "review_id": "2vGJ0ilZBJaZetRPFekcYw", "text": "I was so impressed with this body shop. They did great work on my car, dealt with the insurance company and when I picked up my car it was spotless inside and out ( much better than when I droped it off).\nI highly recommend them", "business_id": "ps4-uXHymYSa6tjxLVZ-wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R6iLCpB_A16C5MgESlAQwA", "review_id": "jSdbXzGuS6cekzQQ6TiQAg", "text": "I highly recommend Ultra Collision!  They were extremely helpful throughout the entire process (repairs after an accident where the other person wanted to avoid going though insurance companies) and always looking out for my best interest. I felt like they were fair and honest with the estimate and came highly recommended from the auto mechanic who works on all our vehicles (and is also awesome).  They did an great job on my repairs and my truck was spotless inside and out when we picked it up. (That felt like a huge luxury considering I have two young kids and my truck is rarely ever spotless!).", "business_id": "ps4-uXHymYSa6tjxLVZ-wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SUAYEuMieMJqG_Lpqoe-3g", "review_id": "KR4jiOaQeu1jHmMl5nWf9A", "text": "I read the Yelp reviews online and decided to give them a try. I was very impressed by their professionalism. My car was delivered as promised and they kept me informed the entire time. I highly recommend them! You can't even tell I had work done!! Whoot Whoot!!!", "business_id": "ps4-uXHymYSa6tjxLVZ-wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jyt9xA7RaDsT_jK17lbGiQ", "review_id": "KfAKNR5jRlkX3LtDlMeUmg", "text": "I highly recommend. Great professional service. My car looks awesome. Work was done in a timely manner and when I picked up my car it was spotless inside and out. Nice to deal with local business who takes pride in their work..", "business_id": "ps4-uXHymYSa6tjxLVZ-wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NAqVcAdpdZsKDm3J1oXNwg", "review_id": "Q94ZrlV2VQSlP0PFy1WNxw", "text": "The 5-star reviews are true!\n\nI took my car in to have my passenger side door panel repaired. I swiped a concrete column and made a huge dent on the side. New skin and new paint was needed. The owner, Steve, showed me the new door skin the day I dropped it off to assure the correct one was going to be installed. It took three full business days to repair, just as promised. When the work was complete, I looked at the car from every conceivable angle and found ZERO imperfections! \n\nChoose Ultra Collision. Fair price for perfect work. Ask for Steve. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!", "business_id": "ps4-uXHymYSa6tjxLVZ-wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5P5ka_mx32v_JH1TlzfLyw", "review_id": "5KfEObCsQlXQqXoLmNHa_Q", "text": "Just got my VW fixed. Professional service. Good price. Quality work. I am a very happy customer!", "business_id": "ps4-uXHymYSa6tjxLVZ-wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "47aTzOVqqLqbYuA6XoCGYw", "text": "I love Whataburger. The burgers are far and away the best fast food burgers you can get. Don't even say that In-N-Out is better. I always get my burger the same way, #1 Whataburger with sliced jalapeno, grilled onions, bacon, and cheese... yes its indigestion central. The last 3 times I have been there I got home only to realize my burger was not how I ordered it. The first time, they gave me a whole grilled jalapeno. What the hell am I going to do with this other than get a firebomb in my stomach? and the onions weren't grilled. Who goes to Whataburger and orders a side of a giant jalapeno!? \n\nSecond visit, there were no jalapenos to speak of whatsoever, not even the giant grilled one. They got the onions, cheese, and bacon right though.\n\nThird visit, I straight up got someone elses order. I got a friggin chicken sandwich. I'll make the trek to another store from now on. This one is just craptastic.", "business_id": "ixTr1qXUFGTzyaZUuCDDvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "GubdNFoDAsiwE6bWIr97cQ", "review_id": "vJHQtgIwUkYblSzwA6IYmw", "text": "A friend and I stopped here today for lunch. I for some reason thought it was an odd choice, but he seems to go often and enjoys it. In fact the woman taking the order said to him, no drive through today? It would looks as though he is known in the whataburger world. \n\nThe people working here are very friendly if not a little disconnected. I ordered a whataburger with cheese and onion rings and a small drink. I opted for the Hi-C. I do not like sloppy food and this burger would not have been if the bun had held up. But as it is onions lettuce and tomatoes are falling all over the place. The meat was dry and lacking an particular flavour. The onion rings were very generic and sort of soggy. I loved the Hi-C. \n\nYou know you just never know if you will like something until you try it. I tired it and that is enough. Nice friendly folks though. I do like friendly.", "business_id": "ixTr1qXUFGTzyaZUuCDDvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "3JtdBvnY6Wzp22gt5zFwDg", "review_id": "KCfEevgGU6B-8hdMeJ94-g", "text": "Ok, the others are being way too hard on this place.  I had never had a Whataburger before, and I thought it was a great value.  The burger was very edible, and topped with fresh, ecoli free toppings.\n\nThe place was not in the finest neighborhood, but was clean and well kept.  The staff was friendly as well.  I am fatter for the experience.", "business_id": "ixTr1qXUFGTzyaZUuCDDvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WRVrxPlDOCFsKmzhjdGqxg", "review_id": "_nWRU9x3z2VNR2EfNfNbKw", "text": "Slllllllllllllllllllllllllloooooooooooooowwwwwww.\n\nService is generally friendly, but is it worth the wasted gas idling in the drive thru and the potential that they will mess your order up 25 percent of the time?", "business_id": "ixTr1qXUFGTzyaZUuCDDvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3tb1tp65RVsBf-e3BpQdRA", "review_id": "kKJbd0E8PvqrpfofmWpXkQ", "text": "My trek to Whataburger was an artistic quest. I'd never heard of Whataburger before so I thought David Foster Wallace was making it up when he refers to the \"Whataburger Southwest Junior Invitational\" in Infinite Jest (the tennis tournament is made up). When I found out it was a real place, I had to come here. \n\nIt wasn't bad and kudos to the woman taking my order. She upsold me to a meal - \"are you sure you don't want a meal, honey?\" Her voice indicated that she was genuinely concerned about my general hunger situation which, admittedly, was extremely high at that very moment. Then there was the wait outside the take-out window, probably 10 - 15 minutes in total. I  figured they must be assembling one king-hell burger in there. But more likely, it took that much time to fill the giant Whataburger cup with Fanta Orange soda. I let out an audible gasp when I saw it - holy crap it was big. Like I could have gone hiking in the desert for miles with nothing but that giant cup of soda to sustain me. \n\nThe burger was pretty big. Bigger than anything you'll find at any other fast food joint and don't forget the wait, I think the wait is key. Because that wait is what sets this place apart from say, a Mickey D's or an In-n-Out (which, incidentally, Whataburger is way better. Like the first time I ate an In-n-Out burger that's exactly what it did). So sitting outside waiting behind the big white SUV with the smokey exhaust you're inhaling for the ten minutes it takes for them to make their burger, plus the ten or so minutes it takes for them to cook your own and  assemble your meal, fill the giant styrofoam Whataburger cup with Fanta Orange soda, and deep fry your peach pie (very tasty) lets you reflect on the state of your life in relationship to your expectation of wanting a fast food restaurant to act as an instant gratification machine, when, in fact, by going to those other places, you are perhaps missing out on all this personal attention to your burger, meal, soda, dessert assembly (and don't forget that caring moms-like voice so concerned for your hunger situation), in the space of which time you are allowed to reach out to loved ones via your cellphone or text-messaging system (I was able to call my husband twice and read a magazine article about hiking in Tempe), and think about what you want to do next w/r/t your art and just what the fuck are you doing with your life anyway that you think waiting outside the Whataburger for ten minutes is keeping you from actualizing some potential self that may be far better served by simply having to wait a moment for your food?", "business_id": "ixTr1qXUFGTzyaZUuCDDvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k6ZQA3DJ2EfZJMmadBlWNw", "review_id": "SX4zAJnswt_VfjKCEMSDoA", "text": "Very friendly staff. Always clean.\n\nMy only complaint is that it seems to be Hobo-Town in this neighborhood. You almost have to run to your car.", "business_id": "ixTr1qXUFGTzyaZUuCDDvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TCEqENMcnIjsBCjlI_Stzg", "review_id": "3Z_V-_yiTR9FWmByDfMARQ", "text": "Every time I go to Whataburger, I get chicken strips. It is the only place I can think of that gives you a piece of toast with your meal.", "business_id": "ixTr1qXUFGTzyaZUuCDDvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-9mljS0O9mwdOnGv-Oea3Q", "review_id": "gSGhXiIHbunhehSpwhR5KQ", "text": "I love to eat here. Breakfast lunch dinner or late night. My favorite is the dbl Whataburger with cheese, grilled onions, the works with the Onion Rings and a root-beer.  \n\nI like the breakfast also and the chicken strips.  Fries are good here also.  Order is always right!\n\nIt cost a litle more to eat here but I think it is so worth it.  Generally spend $9 to $11 per adult.", "business_id": "ixTr1qXUFGTzyaZUuCDDvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y05bv65OCTcZgB0GhO8_sA", "review_id": "g6aYfRsslYT2L4bXYpkR4A", "text": "I grew up in Texas, we had a delightfully experience eating the Whataburger and their onion rings.  Living in Vegas, there isn't anything here like it.  So when I get a chance to get one of the burgers, I go for it.  \n\nToday, even though it's morning, I want a burger and that's what I get.  They grill the bun and it makes the burger.  I avoid mustard, not on my burger!  I love mayo and ketchup, with old fashion lettuce, tomato and pickle!  \n\nThe onion rings have changed a little, but I still like that batter and the freshness of the onions. \n\nThis was a good burger and definitely brought me back home!", "business_id": "ixTr1qXUFGTzyaZUuCDDvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "jpZk-ywYgAliTzTMZISC2A", "text": "Whipped in here today for a first visit to this Whataburger & second visit to ANY Whataburger, ever.  (They're not in California, where I'm from.)\n\nI ordered the Green Chili Double Cheeseburger Combo that is currently being advertised on TV, upgrading from a soda to a chocolate malt.  Here's how it went...\n\nTHE GOOD:\n\n*  Nice dining room with comfortable booths.\n\n*  Awesome service from the friendly and attentive staff!\n\n*  They have MALTS!  Yeah malts!     :-))\n\n*  The fries were ok.\n\n= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =\n\nTHE NOT-SO-GOOD:\n\n*  It was COLD in the dining room!\n\n*  The heralded Green Chili Double Cheeseburger was a disappointment.  The diced chilis were so mild as to be nearly tasteless, and the burger patties were blah too.  This burger was nowhere as good as a similarly priced one at either Smashburger or Five Guys, for example,or a Double Double at In-N-Out for much less.     :-O\n\n*  The malt was ok, but not as good as the ones at Smashburger.\n\nAll in all?  3 Stars, barely.     :-|\n\nGreen Chili Double, Medium Fries, Small Chocolate Malt:  $8.14 + tax.", "business_id": "ixTr1qXUFGTzyaZUuCDDvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ps1Db9zOatoF_76FZNO5CQ", "review_id": "e6EClNXsgFkGIbfmeB0Hig", "text": "Whataburgers are rapidly disappearing around here which I think is too bad as I like their food.  And they have used the fast casual approach in their dining room decades before the label.  They have always been good at preparing it with your choice of toppings and you can get a side of gravy for your fries.\n\nThis particular morning I was driving a bit of a different route and wanted a breakfast sandwich of some sort for a snack.  I spotted this store and got a breakfast biscuit with sausage, egg and cheese.  It came out quickly and it was indeed a good snack.  Of particular note was the biscuit itself was not old or crunchy.\n\nThis one I rounded up from 3.5 just because.", "business_id": "ixTr1qXUFGTzyaZUuCDDvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sIVqfGB2Q-p_Zmb87CdLcA", "review_id": "vkc0oQ74OZxbWowLp750kw", "text": "If I could, I would not even give the food 1 star. My wife and I both got sick from the\n food! We both had the runs after eating a green chili double burger and a fish sandwich. I would not recommend this place to anyone!", "business_id": "ixTr1qXUFGTzyaZUuCDDvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YGubwFlL7oGUQvrowbMnhw", "review_id": "THdAyymw-w9PaDC1aqjfTg", "text": "I honestly used to love to eat here. Their breakfast items were good and at a reasonable price. But over the last 3 years, they have jacked their menu prices time, and time again. Now, it's getting to the point that they are pricing some people out of their restaurants. One example, 3 years ago, a simple biscuit and 4 oz gravy was $1.29-$1.39. As of this morning, that has increased to $2.04. That is a price increase of 70%. I know that costs have fluctuated up and down, but not by 70%. I feel that they are out of reality with their pricing. Too bad, because my office used to make food runs to the location @ 7th St / McDowell at least 2X a week. Not any more. My hopes is that they will reconsider some of their pricing policies. Would it not make more sense to make less profit per item, but possible increase the number of customers? I miss my biscuit and gravy. But If i'm going to spend $2 on it, I will go to Denny's and get it to go (I get an egg with it there..)", "business_id": "ixTr1qXUFGTzyaZUuCDDvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "li148FKNnjlwmC5Mq-qFXg", "review_id": "MGJ8XT6yqE0lt_gjXn23Jw", "text": "In a gritty section of Phoenix sits this stately Whataburger.\n\nIronically, I have a passion for their chicken sandwich which his always just right and their large fries in the stand up boxes is cool.\n\n\nFor fast food, this is pretty damn good.", "business_id": "ixTr1qXUFGTzyaZUuCDDvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "BV8c4QZEzvPWA00ZqJp-jQ", "review_id": "4ZYM1hAbZga8e05sRfIKAQ", "text": "Open 24/7, thank goodness!\n\nWhen I start work before 6 am at the hospital next door, I stop by and grab a coffee. \n\nSometimes, for those extra long days, I get a warm biscuit with honey, just to give me an added little pep, lol.  Don't judge me ;)\n\nI did try their Taquito with Sausage & Cheese. It was actually good. I asked for both the red and green salsa so I could taste test and see which I liked best. The red salsa won by a landslide.\n\nThe service at this location is always top notch. Friendly and professional.", "business_id": "ixTr1qXUFGTzyaZUuCDDvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CI0HRTCSFuLCq7UHAPcwnQ", "review_id": "M5tYWyz3lXVMkpUuXNbfLw", "text": "24/7 hours = good\n\nHowever, they rarely get my order right and by the time I get home I don't feel like driving back after a long day the office or school, even though it IS the closest location to my house. They always re-read my order to me to verify it's accuracy but then they put it on the burger anyways (Mustard when I ask for NO mustard, once they added random mayo to my burger, and once they left out my pickles) Now what's a burger with no pickles.\n\nThe shakes are always very runny compared to the location on 3rd Ave and Indian School. That location is the one I go to now because this location can never seem to get it right, even after a number of second, third and fourth chances.\n\nI love me some Whataburger but will no longer be visiting THIS location.", "business_id": "ixTr1qXUFGTzyaZUuCDDvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E5qFR0RBQBoXx8FbrOkdbw", "review_id": "GNCL9WvkFySBMqsplAdheg", "text": "After one bit of my grilled chicken sandwich, I instantly regretted going here. The lettuce was slimy, the mayo tasted rancid and the chicken was not hot. I threw out he sandwich. It was disgusting.", "business_id": "ixTr1qXUFGTzyaZUuCDDvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S88CatMm_82uQQOfAokf5A", "review_id": "85vbULnaBcgTZOyqmnnd1Q", "text": "I get double meat, double cheese, plain and dry medium meal. Everyone there is pretty friendly. Food is my favorite for fast food!! My burger is SOOOOOOO good. The fries are hit and miss. Sometimes they are hot and fresh and amazing. Sometimes they are cold and soggy.", "business_id": "ixTr1qXUFGTzyaZUuCDDvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BPm3xNYHGHcgkOMwcGAuwg", "review_id": "II1Kmz5lyB4yJVLrhMPULg", "text": "I don't know what everyone else on here is talking about; this Whataburger is super fast!  The entire drive thru process took a grand total of four minutes.  Great place to stop for a quick lunch when you work downtown.", "business_id": "ixTr1qXUFGTzyaZUuCDDvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 11, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "ED8rq4vqflssrXbigIhgOQ", "review_id": "bAW9SXiri_4y96IErOJ2IA", "text": "I remember the days of saving up for my $100 trim at Perry, the Aveda salon downtown.  I've had bangs, the curly \"be curly\", a pedicure, facial, yada yada waste of time and money! While I will never be over the delicious smell of Aveda products and continue splurging whenever I can afford it, no longer will I pay $25 for the extra blow dry!!! Nope, now I pay $25 for all of the bells and whistles at El y Ella.  \nIn this no appointment, hip Mexico City style salon, you can walk in and walk out with a banging new do in about 45 minutes.  A complimentary dry is part of the package and while I might stop at \"Perry\" for some rosemary mint shampoo, that's about it.  I've found my spot!", "business_id": "gZJmtLYGNLoAFU82XjJ75g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qMCT8OblN3finTvXcba-oA", "review_id": "b6N7hhdLLLuv2T3A_uFsvA", "text": "My first experience with \"El Y Ella\" I will admit went well. I walked in 30 minutes before the salons closing and the women available was more than happy to help me. She took her time and my haircut looked amazing! I decided to take a friend who had hair down to her waist. She was also wanting to donate her hair and get a new look. I was excited because my first experience was excellent. I made an appointment for 5 pm on a Friday for my friend. \nWe walk into the salon and we were a little early. My stylist told us she would be with us in a few minutes. The problem is that when I walked in my heart sank. The stylist I wanted was doing somebodies color. It didn't look like she was too far into it either. It was also about 4:45. Ok, no big, I assumed she would be able to juggle both clients. 20 minutes later the girl looking bored behind the counter (Miss Greeter Ray O' Sunshine) tells my friend to go to a groudy looking sink in the back of the dark salon. I didn't know you can wash someones hair well in 2 minutes. She allows us to hang in the back of the salon and both stylists (only two were working that night) are still going strong on their clients. 20 Minutes later \"Miss Thang\" moves us from the back of the salon to a chair. 10 minutes later the stylist (who by the way keeps calling me the wrong name and won't stop gossiping about other clients and their lives) starts in on my friends hair who is a nervous wreck at this point. She cuts it just below her ears. Fine. She starts in on styling. Ok, we're finally going somewhere. She stops. Crap. She tells us she needs to work on her clients coloring \"real quick\". 20 minutes later she is back to my friend. To top it off, I don't know what the deal was but there were flies all over the salon. Then from out of nowhere the stylists son starts going off the handle. Here we go!!! No idea where he came from but he started throwing a tantrum like I've never seen thrown before. I mean this kid was grabbing things and throwing them! The stylist left my friend to go and tend to her spawn. Totally fine. Evil happens. 45 minutes later, the other stylist had to finally take over. My friends hair is completely dry and I am both upset and embarrassed that I had recommended we go to \"El y Ella\". My friend was being totally cool about it and all I wanted to do was make like goop and slither under a door and go far far away. Meanwhile the stylists kid is still going in a back room where she eventually had to drag him away to. I mean, you can hear thumping and bumping on the wall. I don't know about you but after 45 minutes my mama would have thumped and bumped on my behind. Actually, there would have been no 45 minutes!!! The stylist finished up my friend and all we wanted to do was just go. The stylist finally comes out from the back of the salons dungeon apologizes \"Sorry Melissa\". Obviously, no tip was left, I didn't care to fight to get half off on a haircut or whatever. We left 2 hours later. Mind you, the haircut came out looking lovely. But first you may have to almost get a toy car chucked at your head for it.", "business_id": "gZJmtLYGNLoAFU82XjJ75g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zS_iFe4xQOODPfAXjw-leA", "review_id": "vaARtg4vLwu-GTQoZ1Imbw", "text": "IWalked in 40-30 mins. Before close . My husband helped my son find a hair cut in the books. The lady was friendly. And he left with a BIG SMILE! A woman with red hair came. In and was talking to the receptionist while I was waiting. Saw my artwork and told me next door they have a day spa next door! That her husband was an artist! I want to check this out!\n\nI am ever so sad I didn't get my hair cut here! I went near my house, at Miguels on 16st/Roosevelt. They woman didn't listen and chopped off my hair!! I left crying.  When I get brave enough again, I amfor sure going to El y Ella!!", "business_id": "gZJmtLYGNLoAFU82XjJ75g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CB0Hg88INSGUlmEPp4P-4g", "review_id": "1YBnmc0roxHjDI0RX3MuwA", "text": "I walk on a Sat morning at 11am for a retouch on my ombre hair. I had it blonde already and the lady first told me to wait I did. She then came back got me started put foils on which I think she wasn't going to do bec my hair was already light. I show her a picture and ask her if thats how it was going to look a few times and she keep telling me yes. Long story short after3hrs or so she remove the foils and wash my hair put some treatment on it and left me there(for another 30-45mins). I got tired of waiting for her and wash my hair and I also blow dry my own hair bec she was busy with 2 other ladies. My hair was horrible YELLOW AND FRY so burn, uneven tones of yellow/orange/black and red when all I wanted was a caramel ombre. I was so mad but I still just pay her after 6+hrs all I wanted was to go home so I had no energy for arguing. I did told her I didn't like it and that it was too yellow she just said it looks pretty and continue on checking me out. I do not recomment Rachel or the location on 16th st at all. I when the next day with the intention of looking for the owner so I when to the other location on 15th ave and Camelback Lorraine was awesome she immediatley address me and apologize, did a color correction. She fix my hair it look exactly how I wanted. She was really nice/caring and ask what I wanted and not wanted. She was also super fast and did my hair in about 2hrs or less. I really recomment Lorraine at the Camelback location. She also didn't charge me for the correction she just apologize for the incovenience and gave me a treatment to fix my brittle dry hair.", "business_id": "gZJmtLYGNLoAFU82XjJ75g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f9JcSOJojjP61_g9DGzxlw", "review_id": "9u_7UQFUokuk8ooub5s4JQ", "text": "Visit the new website http://www.elyellasalon.com/", "business_id": "gZJmtLYGNLoAFU82XjJ75g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e4TQFVfepzHf--hnBsjntg", "review_id": "OxVUu9oHLJuL0qWk2IT_iQ", "text": "Tasty independent veggie friendly lunch spot close to downtown.  Very impressive list of wraps.  Fresh soup prepared daily.  The only ticks against it are that parking can be a problem and it takes a long time for them to prepare the food around the lunch hour. My tip - call your order in and pick it up.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "llkm_iXQszkN5DZvmqjNqA", "review_id": "XHj1l7c_rO2Wj4yfcq_Ssw", "text": "Good fresh food.  I really like this place, but the line can be a pain.  I would reccomended calling and picking up your order... also parcking is an issue... Not the cheapest lunch place but that is to be expected since it is fresh and not a Roli Poly.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XhgUzWkzIYWvw2DZzuFltA", "review_id": "cImg488S3E4oyaxmFND3Yw", "text": "That's a Wrap is one of the best kept secrets in Arizona. The food is absolutely phenomenal. All of the cleverly named wraps (Ken and Barbie-Que, Tipper And Alba-Gore Tuna, Cheech and Dijon Chicken, Alota Fajita, Etc.)  are made from fresh ingredients and include a side dish of your choice for an incredibly reasonable price. They have a daily special as well as a home-made daily soup selection. That's a Wrap is also very accommodating to vegetarians (you can select tofu as a replacement in any of the meat based wraps). The atmosphere is casual, colourful and relaxed. The owner is super friendly and is very supportive of the phoenix art and music scenes. The work of local artists typically adorns the walls. That's a Wrap is one of my absolute favorite arizona spots. Check it out!", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M1EciT6_JAOakQrSlzZq-Q", "review_id": "8eZ-taCXAlzfuULXefjocQ", "text": "Tasty place!  Fresh dishes with combinations that are delicious and healthy.  Decor is fun, hippy chic.  Parking is definitely their weakest link, but the yummy food and casual atmosphere makes up for it.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "QmUNUmhAUuW5iNXV6-Q5cQ", "text": "Any sandwich wrap special named the Paris Stilton gets extra points in my book.  It was a tough decision between the partygirl/jailbird-inspired wrap or, the Tipper and AlbaGore Tuna, the Ken and Barbie Que, and the Very Brady Clubster. Beyond the cutesie named sammies, is some decent (and healthy) lunch grub.\n\nThe menu is basically just wraps, salads and rice bowls.  The digs are real cute in a boho-chic, let's-open-a-restaurant-in-an-old-house sort of way.  The wrap itself (Very Brady Clubster) was WAY better than I expected.  Typical club ingredients with sun-dried tomato mayo and cornbread stuffing (almost polenta like) that really OUTDID itself.  Highly recommend.  The bowtie farfalle pasta salad was a bit oily for my liking, but they also have chips and salsa and fruit salad as alternatives.\n\nTons of veggie options here, as the owner here also owns Green in Scottsdale.  Tofu can be substituted on anything here.\n\nIt can get crazy packed around lunchtime with downtown suits on weekdays so def. check out on Saturday if you can.  The line was about 10 peeps deep at Noon and parking was a bit scarce.  Damn Gina.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "7GC9fVWKa4a1ZmBGLH6Uww", "review_id": "wnkC-FbklcfdC_e09HP4fQ", "text": "i am really happy right now, cause i just had round 2 of my wrap from that's a wrap!\n\nbut...Wow, i didn't realize how lucky i was to beat the lunchtime crowd here. I have been meaning to go here for several months, but like our first reviewer, can't go out of my way when during their normal biz hours.\n\nbut, i had heard so much about it, i like green so much that i jumped at the chance to stop by after a rare 10 a.m. downtown meeting. i got there at about 11:30 and there was plenty of parking (by plenty i mean only three of the lots 10 or so spots were occupied), but, even though i knew what the building looked like from driving past its closed doors so many times before, i still cruised right on past while heading south on 7th st. i went into the second entrance to the lot that wraps behind the building and oops! that's an exit only. i had to do some fancy manuevering and a 3-point-turn (haven't lost my skills since driving test '98 - woot!) to face the right way and get into a spot.\n\nnormally, i would be pretty annoyed at all this, but i was too excited to try a refreshing vegetable-heavy wrap on such a damn hot day. and that's a wrap! did not disappoint. while i waited for my companion, i looked over the menu and was surprised at how many of the items were hot or grilled. i was kind of heartbroken until i saw the daily special, chicken salad with avocado, lettuce, veggie mayo in a flavored wrap (all the tortillas are flavored, making the choosing process that much more painstaking).\n\nonce i had my order on lockdown, i checked out the art on the walls of this early 1900's house-turned cafe. not my taste (the subjects were robotic kind of monsters with drippy limbs, i thought of pink floyd the wall, while my friend likened it to what a 15 yr old metal head stoner doodles during class) although they had skateboard art, also, which was better. then i picked up a java magazine and flipped through it...basically, if you come alone, you won't look like a loser, there's plenty to keep you busy.\n\nblah blah blah - long story short, the wrap was great, although on sides menu i chose \"house chips\" thinking they would homemade potato chips, but were just store bought tortilla chips. lame. friend got the pasta salad which was much better, i recommend that. plus, they cut the burrito sandwich in half and have bags and plastic wrap right there at the drink station, so you can easily get two meals (hence my being happy at round #2) and i was happy i didn't have to \n a. wait in line forever just to get my wrap travel-appropriate \n or \nb. feel like a jerk and cut in front of everyone just to get my wrap travel-appropriate\n\nnow, i am sad because i probably won't be back for another couple months, but only because it's not closer.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ioTuTA_pI-ZgiM4uISDQPg", "review_id": "FW_L0yIhmgNrE3hczJ3LGQ", "text": "I love this place!  The food is ALWAYS fabulous and healthy.  The art on the walls is changed out monthly and the staff always friendly.  A great place to chill with a book or the New Times over lunch, they are not open for dinner.  The Prince of Thai's Wrap, is the best and the pasta salad is the best I have ever had.  No mayo !  Also, you can get a \"frequesnt visitor\" card and after 9 meals get the 10th one free, which trust me, does not take long!  5 stars, always :)", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "VBEbhE0ISjg6xowGNiGmgQ", "review_id": "nVSIG4SxyOwfJFsmY-DN3w", "text": "Just about everything you can ask for in a lunch place: tasty, efficient, healthy and reasonably priced. A little expensive, but reasonable. \n\nI really like this place. Almost everything I've ever had on the menu is good, including the often overlooked rice bowls (which I actually prefer over the wraps). \n\nThe vegetables they use in their wraps and bowls are fresh and delicious. Whatever you decide to order, try to make sure it has broccoli in it...it tastes like they picked it this morning.\n\nThey're a little short on sides (I'd pass on the chips and salsa), and the parking is a pain in the ass. \n\nMy biggest complaint about this restaurant is (what else) it's only open for lunch. HELLO! There are people who live in downtown Phoenix! We need places at which we can eat dinner! Contrary to popular belief, this is not a zip code in which people work during the day, have lunch, and then depart. We are here at night too! Feed us!!!", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vVpyvWjf5Dym3CGbShaKmA", "review_id": "SnqFBHwLFFYtb9Gy5fuu4w", "text": "My only regret with this place is that I worked neaby for years without knowing it was there!  I'm a vegetarian and I love the variety with the wraps, the soup and the sides.  I've tried many different wraps and each one was great!", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "juM9u71bOWNbG4QA5hzDGA", "text": "I love you, That's A Wrap!\n\nNot only is the food great tasting, the names of the food are great sounding!  I prefer the Greek Gatsby and Cypress salad, but love to say:\n\nFoo Man Chew\nTipper and Alba-Gore Tuna\nGringo Star\nThe Veggie Jackson\n\nand the list goes on.... go see for yourself and walk away feeling full and like you got your money's worth.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "8RzsGBVrqLWLCE8sOSYQkw", "review_id": "6kWjop1IR916shSboa3JEw", "text": "Normally pithy nicknames and a vegetarian friendly mission statement scares this carniverous reviewer off.   Usually the wit bespeaks hippy cliche and the veggy-weirdo friendly menu ensures I'll struggle to find anything that once moo'd and if I do, it will taste like processed rubber.\n\nNot so at \"That's a Wrap.\"  My wife describes this adorable wrap shop as being one which makes both her inner slut and inner fat girl happy.  It allowed her to eat good food until she was full without feeling guilty about ruining her diet.   She enjoyed the my sherry amore.  I enjoyed the Rocky VII, basically a cheesesteak wrap.  Both were excellent.  The pasta salad was pedestrian but decent and the fresh fruit salad was spectacularly fresh.   \n\nVery reasonably priced and an aesthetically pleasing interior.   Parking is a bitch though a serious problem if you go during a busy time like the lunch hour.  Have someone who can parralel park do the driving.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 14, "useful": 13, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "5odnFAv8mMMVUxg7IpbsUw", "text": "Fresh. Convenient. Cheap. And I'm not talking about me as a date. It's That's A Wrap! Or It's A Wrap. Or Wraps N Things. Not sure, but me likey! I've only had one thing and it was the turkey wrap with cream cheese and strawberry preserves in a whole wheat tortilla. Dee lish! Side pasta dish was, well, your basic cold side pasta dish. The day we were there, the room was luke warm at best. No A/C! Almost made me want to run for the hills. But we got it to go and enjoyed it at home. Besides the customers who were there were stinky teenagers with pants hanging at their knees, bad posture and sad, sulky little faces. Oh, puberty!", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "g84VjttN28PWiv_WtdhnSQ", "review_id": "2zyjPsSzmkRpk8kq7hQalA", "text": "Everything on the menu tastes the same. Seriously, I think if they blinfolded me and lined up every dish on the menu in front of me I would have no idea which is which. But I guess that's okay because it all tastes pretty good.\n\nAlso - they have chipolte tabasco sauce and a nice variety of iced teas.\n\nI like it.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4dnDsoHuxUtzhaumxbpR5w", "review_id": "GDRZUM9PiolQp_bAuq6U_Q", "text": "I love this place because of how close it is to my house. Just like every other downtown restaurant though, their hours are a bummer. Too short! Anyway, try the Greek Gatsby salad or the Prince of Thai wrap - delish!", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HTrWsW-JTi23miGSZDr3YQ", "review_id": "cKDpGGnu8z_QfHVTeLFJxg", "text": "do you ever walk into a place and just feel cooler for being there? that is what That's a Wrap is like. the ecofriendliness. the witty banter in the menu. the healthiness of the items on the menu. i was a little bit afraid someone would come up to me and accuse me of being a republican and kick me out. (i am not, i just love a good polo shirt), however the staff was really nice and i was super satisfied with my experience.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "dm9FMzMpXFHfHuG2cscJXg", "text": "Dear That's A Wrap,\n\nI've only met you once, but it was love at first sight... I found you easily - on 7th street just north of McDowell and lots of parking in your private lot made me happy. I walked in and felt comfortable immediately - very casual, laid back atmosphere and welcoming staff. Since my lunch companion was a little late, I had time to observe the place, the menu, and even read a New Times that was out for your patrons. A few things I noticed during my wait:\n\n1 - you are incredibly fast and efficient!\n2 - you have smoothies on the back of the menu and they look delicious!\n3 - you don't mind when people special order\n4 - I didn't hear any whining or complaining at all while I was there\n\nThe list could go on, but my friend arrived and we ordered.  I had the 'Veggie Jackson' wrap - no onions or rice, add tofu with a side of fresh fruit. My friend had the 'Very Brady Clubster' with a side of fruit as well. We both commented how delicious our wraps were and the fruit was good too! The veggies in my sandwich were grilled to perfection and the combination of flavors from the feta and balsamic salsa blended just right.  I felt like each bite was a party in my mouth.  Sounds cheesy, but I swear, it's true!  Serving size was perfect and so was the price!  (Everything on the menu is $6.95 or less and even if you add chicken or tofu, it's less than $1).\n\nIt's going to be kind of a hike for me since I'm moving further north, but I will be back for sure...\n\nSee you soon, my new love!\n\n:)Gabi", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "b4C9E7vTJrOdkJQA86xYSg", "review_id": "dnC6_sPvUb1-2ZKixcuf3A", "text": "Been here twice now and I really like this place!  Great healthy choices for lunch and it is not that expensive.  Both times I have come I have had the My Sherry A'more it is grilled chicken, white onions, button mushrooms, and fresh baby spinach sauteed in a robust sherry sauce, with diced roma tomatoes, jasmine rice, and feta cheese wrapped in a tomato basil tortilla... YUMMY!  This is going to be one of my regular lunch places now.  Also they have a strawberry lemonade that I am sipping right now that is so refreshing!", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sEWeeq41k4ohBz4jS_iGRw", "review_id": "5TiqEUIzvTXI0NdYjl3SPg", "text": "Cool place, just wish I had been coming here more often.      It's in an old house so it has that cool \"old school downtown\" vibe about it. \n\nPretty healthy menu items with funny names that you'll be sure to remember, like Cheech and Dijon Chicken, The Very Brady Clubster,Teriyaki 90210, Gringo Star, In Like Fin, Rocky VII, The Veggie Jackson, and Bird Is The Word , just to name a few.\n\nI had the Prince of Thai which I really enjoyed. Just spicy enough for my tastes. I tried the pasta salad as a side and was impressed that it wasn't oily or had too much useless stuff on it, simple is good.  At $6.95 I thought it was a heck of a lot better than a drive through or a sub sandwich.\n\nI'll be back soon to try one of everything on their menu!", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zlOv-aHWtE8BFpQ1AQK7IA", "review_id": "AhratE_EZH5yRwAEAbidig", "text": "Not bad for a quick bite\n\nTo be frank, I'm not impressed. After reading all the rave review here and trying it out myself. I don't feel the freshness or better quality ingredients in anyway. The taste is so so, acceptable and bland. I have to spice it up with the tobacco on the table. \n\nParking is good, decor is hip, people there look cool. Alternative drinks is packed in the cooler. There is a lot to like about the place, but not the food.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "6hRKotVFPYL7Ci0hipN9Eg", "review_id": "jyqulMgIQz4qd37ZoQY_2g", "text": "I really enjoy That's A Wrap... all of the food I've ordered here has been really enjoyable, plus it's all a really good value for the money. My favorite wrap here is the Prince of Thai, sin pollo con tofu. The Veggie Bowl is also another good option and I'm pleased they can make anything vegetarian. Worth a stop for lunch, however, the parking lot is tight and I have been here more than once when it was full.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "EJu5peGoO4tzop0pQtgHgA", "review_id": "Gvq00D0rUkVpCgLw4QX8XA", "text": "Hooray!  Now that's summer and I'm not working, I can explore places in my neighborhood that are only open during the day.\n\nThat's A Wrap is great.  I had the Veggie Jackson wrap, which sounded really weird (eggplant and rice, really?) but was delicious.  I had it with a side of pasta salad which was also fresh and tasty.  Luckily for me, they have no soda machine, so I was left with only (mostly healthy) choices.  :)  \n\nI wish they had a few more straight-up vegetarian choices, but I guess anything can be made veggie with tofu, which is pretty sweet.\n\nI'm glad I have lots of summer left to try this place out again.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 7, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "r5vDrlFu45VK6kW4vyuvMg", "review_id": "1h3b5o9sF68EmweJjsD3Gw", "text": "This is the kind of faux genius I am:  I went to the wrap place and got a bowl.  Truth be told though, it was the right move, at least for me.  On a day when I was newly in town and running on fumes, That's a Wrap saved my bacon with some BBQ.\n \nUnsurprisingly, I have a soft spot for BBQ, and the bowl available here shows up tasty, packed thorough with veggies and rice, and warm chicken doused in BBQ.  If you're going, get there early as the place was jam-packed when we hit around lunchtime, but even so, service was quick and we were able to procure a table without too much waiting.  Next time I'm in the neighborhood, I definitely wouldn't mind stopping back in.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "GsANn5rlxbbo1g82ODcFGQ", "text": "Went back again recently for my second time... just updating with 4 stars because it was really crowded and hot in the joint.  Everything else was as great as I remembered though; don't worry, \"That's A Wrap\" - you're still at the top of my list!  Be back to visit again soon :)", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Qqwvsoo5DtV9-y859FElNQ", "review_id": "7W_fRZIH--96NZdUZ45Uow", "text": "My friend and I grab lunch once a week here at That's A Wrap. \n\nI would give them 5 stars if a) I found a wrap or dish that knocked me off my feet and b) the service was better. Don't get me wrong, I've tried a lot of wraps and liked them all. I just haven't found that something that you crave at every local eatery. I do try to get the special every time it changes, and those have been hits and misses (Chocolate sauce on my chicken? Really?). My lunch date gets the same damn thing every time (Alota Fajita), so I'm sure she'd give them 5 stars.\n\nThe service is nothing to write home about, but at least they haven't fudged anything up or been jerks intentionally. They're fast, I'll give 'em props for that.\n\nLately the walls have been bare of awesome artwork-- recent repainting? If that's the case, I can't really tell of any improvements.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "afIHe5AwW1-L64_2Ck6hfw", "review_id": "Xfy_0eOCmyGuuWCoGC1ASA", "text": "My absolutely most favorite-est place for lunch.  I'm not really into wraps - so that's not what I eat here.  But it's the best Greek salad (get it with chicken) I have ever had, and when I worked down there, I used to get it 2-3 times per week, split it in half, and have the second half for lunch the next day. Oh, and the other thing.... I am WAY picky about chicken. I usually end up picking off half the chicken from any salad, because I'm a purist.  If you're anything like me, you'll have no problem here.  Not to mention, this is the only place I know that carries Zevia - soft drinks made with the herb stevia - no sugar, no artificial MS, cancer-causing crapola.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "UsULgP4bKA8RMzs8dQzcsA", "review_id": "GqkSboC6vqQiR9rJiMZ0rw", "text": "Cool and Creative Names and ingredients how could you not love this place!\n\nI had the \"Who's the Turkey\" which  was, Grilled turkey breast dressed with cream cheese and cranberry relish with fresh mixed greens, alfalfa sprouts, sliced pickles, and red onion wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla  with no onions(see pics)\n\nYou could put cream cheese and cranberry on anything and it would suddenly become the best thing you ever tasted! \nI really  liked it although I'm not sure I prefer tortilla over bread......it was a nice change, I Guess I'm just not used to it.  \n\nEspecially since a certain Yelper We all know and Love got me worrying about Hydrogenated oils......As far as Ive seen most tortillas (flour) contain it......unfortunately I couldn't get the scoop here...they had already thrown out the boxes that list the ingredients, said I could call in on Wednesday  to confirm.\n\nI'm really hoping it's not listed because that would spoil the healthy kick they've got going on.\n\nWould it stop me from eating here though.....probably not, I'd just get a salad or a rice bowl instead.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3_BoXGtzk95Aog5sYgMemw", "review_id": "9y498Xei0KF3MLVi4-BSgw", "text": "Great. nuff said.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "G-9SvRW01vtkmQvJA7l5ww", "review_id": "eSbxNRk0x0FFXzqZ0Ch_Zw", "text": "Love this place, especially the Prince of Thais wrap, and the pasta salad. The only thing that annoys me are the hours. I wish they were open just a bit longer in the evenings.  \n But that is really the only negative thing I have to say.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "6B8pKBB9awqzIkbsyBQKzw", "text": "I had to take a star away.  I ordered the Teriyaki Chicken rice bowl and was very disappointed, it tasted really strange and really soggy.  My co-worker said it best, he said it tasted like a frozen meal heated. \n\nI'll stick with the 5 star wraps and salads and leave the 2.5 star bowls for them to keep.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "mrG3dfvhykx_OtqWZKJnpg", "text": "Love this place!\n\nI came here at 1 p.m. for lunch. I figured if I leaned on the late side to eat, I'd find a parking spot. Sure enough. Word to the wise: Late lunch here = good idea, indeed. \n\nI entered through the back, where the outside patio is, and walked right up to the counter to order. On the wall hung a big blackboard. I read it, half-confused, expecting more than just one wrap offered. I panicked for a half-second, since I was hungry for the Who's the Turkey, thanks to Sarah G's review. \n\nThe friendly guy behind the counter must have read my expression. He handed me a freshly printed menu. Brand new, he said; they debuted yesterday. Ah-ha. \"I've never been here,\" I admitted shyly. I looked back up at the board on the wall. \"Ah, that must be the special...\" I said half to myself and half to him. \"If only I could read vertical.\" He laughed. On the board in chalk was this word:\n\nS\nP\nE\nC\nI\nA\nL\n\nI ordered the Who's the Turkey, without onions, with a side of fruit. For there. All for $7.50. Nice. I grabbed the Styrofoam cup handed to me and walked over to their \"drink station\" to get water and ice. I then took a seat near the counter. Plenty of spots to chose from. The place was half-full. Very cool. I picked up a couple free mags to peruse: Java and Urban Affair. Right on. Then I noticed them: stacks and stacks of Styrofoam cups. Weird. I figured a place like this wouldn't want to harm the environment. They even have a recycle-only bin near the trash. I was perplexed... and disappointed. I hate Styrofoam. For that alone, this place gets docked a single star. (I don't want to feel like I'm harming Mother Earth if I stop to eat here. I may bring in my own bottled water next time.)\n\nMy food arrived after a short wait. Beautiful. The fresh fruit came in a mini-cup (made of Styrofoam, of course) and was filled with red grapes, orange slices, pineapple wedges, strawberries and the best cantaloupe I think I've ever had. \n\nThe wrap was divine, too. I nibbled happily in my chair, so thrilled that I took a break from the office to get lunch here. I had almost changed my mind, but I'm SO glad I didn't. If I lived nearby or worked closer, I'd come here often. Like 3x a week often. I'd coerce friends and co-workers to come with me. It'd be a That's a Wrap Rally, indeed. \n\nNix the Styrofoam, won'tcha? Everything else gets an A+ from me.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 7, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "vc1jIREOCAcWYiQgUGhoGg", "text": "I took advantage of That's A Wrap for their catering services yesterday and once again, was totally impressed!  I called around 10am for a 5pm delivery... I wanted to make sure that those of us who were working at the Phoenix Art Museum all day preparing for the pARTy had some fuel to get us through the evening.  Sure enough, That's A Wrap delivered - literally and figuratively.  \n\nI ordered a platter of assorted sandwiches, fruit, chips, cookies, and bottled water - it was perfect!  Everything was delicious!  It arrived right on time and it was all labeled so it was easy to figure out what you were eating.  I had the \"Godfather\" wrap (Salami, ham, and provolone wrapped in a honey wheat tortilla with lettuce, tomato, red onion, sun- \ndried tomato mayo and a drizzle of olive oil).  I don't usually choose salami and ham but for whatever reason, this is the one that sounded best to me yesterday - and it was!\n\nThanks That's A Wrap for fueling me and all of the yelper helpers for the pARTy... I'll be back to visit soon!", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "ARe8Nr_YehB2ubsGJhZ-hg", "review_id": "kSL5izroEzAEjNGKhyAFZA", "text": "Maybe it's an AZ thing, but I had more wraps during my few days in Phoenix than I've had all year...\n\nGabi K and I were setting up for a big pARTy and decided to order some grub for all the nice peeps helping us.  Knowing we'd be likely to eat lots of junk at the party we decided on something healthy beforehand....and That's A Wrap was conveniently located near the Phoenix Art Museum (the scene of the party).  We placed an order for 15 wraps and asked them to throw in some water bottles, fruit, chips, and cookies (so much for being healthy) as well.  \n\nThe delivery guy showed up with our wraps and there were so many good ones to choose from.  They all had creative names (Ken and Barbie-Que, The Very Brady Clubster, The Godfather, etc). I finally settled on the Senorita No-Meata, which may have just been the best wrap I've ever had: grilled peppers, onions, black beans, corn, garlic rice, and cheddar cheese all wrapped in a jalapeno tortilla. Ummmm.....YUM!\n\nThe bag of chips were so addicting and I found it impossible to eat just a bite of a cookie (go figure).  The fruit looked good as well, but of course I ignored that to focus on the chips and cookies.\n\nThat's a wrap for today...but i'll be back to try more wraps during my next trip to Phoenix!", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4JapGtmN58pZYo1ClbV8qw", "review_id": "u2slzicNyNaIaD-IJ6UbNQ", "text": "Oh how I love thee. I am going to miss this place. I used to work around the corner and frequent this spot at least 2-3 times per month. I've never had a bad wrap and the rice bowls are good too! The Senorita No Meata is one of my favorites and I love the chips and salsa... it tends to be my side of choice. The parking situation is dumb... don't go at noon. Trust me. If you can carpool that's even better.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "5wN78N4K0a39C-uPzPmxDw", "review_id": "RTxDKjOG3DY8UKxQc4M2xA", "text": "I really enjoy That's A Wrap! I want to use an exclamation point, because I feel like they do too! I'm a sucker for kitsch so I love the names of their wraps such as the Veggie Jackson & the Ken and Barbie-Q.\nI like the interior-- it seemed clean with very interesting artwork and lots of local business/event paraphernalia which I always appreciate seeing around town.\nI had the Prince of Thai's on a recommendation from the guy at the counter & I thought it was quite tasty as was the pasta salad. Maybe a little too much rice. The service was really quick, I ordered my wrap to go and I had barely sat down and someone from the back had brought it out to me all packed to go with a nice little \"That's A Wrap\" sticker, and I was out the door.  The wraps are $7.25 with a side of either chips & salsa, pasta, or fruit. Together it makes for a filling meal without being stuffed.\nI will definitely be back there were many items on the menu that spurred my interest plus it is right down the street from my house.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Aslq99yqmuVZdFMxasei-Q", "review_id": "n--gqQyHxuoCElSF3RYtJw", "text": "Soooo I'm WAY late on my review for this place since it's one of my FAVORITE lunch spots!  I absolutely cannot get enough of this place.  Gabi K was nice enough to introduce it to me, and I ran into her there a week later! haaaaa!  It's so yummy with lots of options.  So many I could probably eat there for a month straight and not run out of options.\n\nJust like the name says, everything is a wrap (or a salad if you're not cool enough) and there's something for everyone!  It's very reasonably priced and you're sure to leave full.  \n\nOne thing I hate is the parking..... It's a cute downtown old house conversion, and they max out on parking so get there early, or late if you're anything like me!", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ak2jlINPRk9dWWazWUW2hA", "review_id": "jypih7Eme7s09FD_IUZJ2Q", "text": "That's A Wrap may have great wraps, but I love their bowls.\n\nThe food here is great.  They have interesting specials too.  \"The Best\" chips & salsa, not really, but pretty good.  Pretty much everything can be made vegetarian, which is awesome.  Brown rice is good, but not worth an extra $1.00, sorry. \n\nThe parking kind of stinks, but if you can't find parking, don't expect a seat.  Atmosphere is pretty cool, I love the artwork that changes each time I go there.\n\nService could use a boost of friendlyness.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nx2PS25Qe3MCEFUdO_XOtw", "review_id": "CpWt4KI9SabBmBXkAkvXzg", "text": "I would have never know that That's A Wrap existed if one of my coworkers hadn't known about it and suggested lunch there after a press conference at the capital.  \n\nIt's seemingly a little shack, but inside it's very clean (aesthetically to the eye and physically).\n\nA great place to grab lunch, their menu includes wraps, salads, rice bowls, and smoothies.  \n\nAll of the menu items are quirk-ily named which adds kitschy-ness and sometimes a conversation topic to a lunch out.\n\nThe wraps are VERY filling and the sides are small.  Sometimes I wish I could have more side and less wrap, but I'm never hungry after eating the meal.\n\nWriting this review is making me hungry...", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "grnREHaMj2lPiem8etHV0A", "review_id": "jlmhXV0psxllVWzXjIWziw", "text": "When I saw that this place was rated four stars overall, I thought that was perfect. This is a workhorse of a lunch place. Never bad, a diverse enough menu to allow it to be enjoyed frequently without getting bored of it. I seem to be in a Very Brady Clubster rut recently but really everything on the menu is great. I would say that the wraps are about a dollar too much, but you do get a side with them. \n\nCan't really delve into too much more right now because I'm on my way to pick up my lunch there right now.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HY9qpAamqLXFoa7xMwNntg", "review_id": "KyWAE8DQIL3_6I-XKA8leg", "text": "tried this place for the first time today, and i was impressed...\n\nthe place is a little hard to get into though, and i'm sure during a lunch rush it's crazy..\n\ntheir pasta salad is one of the best i've ever had...bowtie noodles, my fav...loaded with green onions so be careful!\n\ni got the bird is the word, which was delicious but lacking a good sauce inside...the pico de gallo was fresh and juicy as was the lettuce..and the wrap was so soft i could sleep on a bed of them...\n\nsuper cute inside.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HY9qpAamqLXFoa7xMwNntg", "review_id": "kEww0b5r6OZ2tWfubb3jnA", "text": "after my delicious first wrap, i went in here again and got the alota fajita with beef.\n\nit was disgusting. i had two bites and spit the second one out. the beef was gritty and seasoned weird. the green peppers and onions were stringy and not nicely textured.\n\nmy salsa was watery and it had one huge tomato chunk it. the chips were STALE.\n\nwtf, mate?", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tNxNMmLZmCF2A_PXcSRVLw", "review_id": "bBz3eaYObkReIhWMmKfPGQ", "text": "Good food, fast service, but busy at lunch time and small parking lot.\n\nFOOD\nI've been here many times and it's always been fresh and made how I like it.  The wraps are good size for their price and I never walk away hungry.\nThere are some vegetarian chioces and really yummy tea to drink (other drinks available). \n\nENVIRONMENT\nSmall main dining area with high tops and regular tables. Sometimes noisy and a little cramped. Unique decor with one of a kind artwork on the walls. Outdoor seating overlooking the parking lot. \n\nOTHER\nIf you come at lunch time 11:45-1:00pm, good luck with parking.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0BBO-d1_Dr16Tc55x--ejA", "review_id": "7BQy8bQPmPYCzYs1p5wvig", "text": "Its refreshing to find one-of-a-kind places -- God knows Phoenix needs more of them to inject personality into this generic, strip-mall, chains-on-every-corner valley. Finding this unique sandwich shop, which is in a house that has been transformed into a restaurant, is indeed a welcome find. The real estate is limited, so parking is compact and circles around the back of the building.\n\nThe dining area is mainly indoors, but there is also a small patio facing the back portion of the parking lot, which is not very scenic. Inside there is art on the wall that can be purchased.\n\nThey serve wraps, bowls and salads. The food has been pretty good, although it did not knock my socks off. I ordered the Baja Bowl, which is described on their online menu as \"Southwestern chicken atop garlic rice, black beans, Monterey jack cheese and topped with lime sour cream and pico de gallo.\" It was OK, but the chicken was dry and cut in fairly large chunks. It could have possibly been microwaved -- not sure, but there were no southwest flavors to speak of. I have done a better job of cooking chicken on my George Foreman grill at home. Perhaps the garlic rice would have helped with the flavor, but I had substituted the rice with organic brown rice which did little to add flavor. Sour cream was not \"lime\". There was a small slice of lime served on the edge of the bowl. I would not bother ordering this again -- especially if I have a craving for some southwest food.\n\nOn another recent visit I ordered a wrap called \"Prince of Thai's - Spicy peanut chicken with baby spinach, garlic rice, fresh ginger slaw, cucumber pico and red onion wrapped in a spinach tortilla.\" That had better flavor than the baja bowl. Vegetable ingredients were fresh and good. Again, I was not very impressed with the chicken chunks.\n\nOne thing I think That's A Wrap needs to address is the use of styrafoam cups. Afterall their slogan is \"Healthy Food for a Hungry Planet\" and they have a link for a new restaurant \"Green\" for Vegan food on their website. For such an artsy, earthy place, I would have thought That's A Wrap would have made more conscious, earth-friendly choices. For that reason and the bland chicken, I give them an average rating only.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UNAhUulI9ehiEcUyrM99lQ", "review_id": "x-VipilQ_2rjhf8Hh6OYSg", "text": "Love it Love it Love it! Delicious food but always busy and hard to park! Also their hours kinda suck, so if you aren't in the area during the weekdays sorry!", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4dnDsoHuxUtzhaumxbpR5w", "review_id": "tMY8p6oT2TE4fhVo8ELjGg", "text": "I don't know what it is with That's A Wrap, but everything is starting to taste the same. While I love the Prince of Thai's wrap, anytime I stray and order something else I'm hugely disappointed, and let me tell you, I have tried more than just a few. Then I just get angry about spending $8+ on a wrap that I did not like. What gets me the most is that all of it sounds SO GOOD on paper but fails horribly on the palate. SO SAD!", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HFIuj45MwNx-cJkTamazSQ", "review_id": "N9VBUeJDG8ERbXMijgwGXQ", "text": "I loved this place when I was pregnant. \nNow, not so much. \nIt just tastes very bland. \nIt reminds me of chipotle. I like Chipotle better unfortunatly. \n\nMust have been the pregnant hormones!!!", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "5-Gs3DpLZk6FjviyeXvR-A", "review_id": "Lug79Tta1xZTV4sy6aRlJA", "text": "The people are friendly and the ingredients in each wrap are masterfully selected. So why only two star? They don't mix the ingredients together very well which makes for a lame meal. I want to have a bite of lettuce, cheese, chicken, and tomato. Not a bite of cheese, then a bite of lettuce, etc.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hHimxg0RrR4--yOwj0mOGg", "review_id": "8PyfqrUAmuhLXq8GrUQnTw", "text": "I rather enjoyed the place & the atmosphere.  It's a small restaurant with an extremely small parking lot.  It reminded me of a hippie restaurant you might find in Berkeley, CA.  I really enjoyed my Very Brady wrap.  However, the portions were a little small, but maybe it was because I had almost nothing to eat that day.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "saLlX6WK6rSy6eShPxnkzA", "review_id": "AXHEKGOZ-h9wV9H8QSnkig", "text": "I used to work right around the corner from this place and really enjoyed it!\n\nThe Bad: The parking DOES suck around noonish, but lets be honest, how many places in the Central Phoenix area have ideal parking? It's definitely better than downtown Phoenix....parking wise that is. \n\nI love the \"Bird is the Word\", \"Gringo Starr\", \"Rocky VII\", and the chips and salsa and pasta salad sides. Also, the jasmine iced tea is really good. Honestly, this place is one of the coolest lunch places around Central Phoenix!", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KGQu1on15VSK27U0oGtefg", "review_id": "65unC_2O13ORMj8Yc86S1Q", "text": "I love, love, love this place. Does parking suck? Yes. Do they get busy at LUNCH hour? Duh. Is it small? Yes. Is it fun, locally owned with fresh ingredients and nice people that run the place? Yes, Yes, Yes and Yes. \n\nSo to me, it's worth 5 stars and $7.82 for a wrap and side.... \n\nI see complaints that ppl think it's expensive, me thinks not. If you go to any other lunch time \"quick bite\" place you'll pay about the same amount (or more), unless you're talking about a franchise fast food spot. \n\nThis place is right around the corner from where I work so I like to zip over here when I've forgot lunch or too lazy to make it. I almost always get the Turk 182 b/c I love artichokes and the Muenster cheese. I decided to branch out and tried the Sherry A'More. YUM! I don't think the food is bland, and I like flavor. I don't think they all taste the same either....the garlic rice in some of the wraps is great, and I normally don't like rice in wraps. \n\nEvery time I go here the people are ALWAYS nice, even when getting eye rolls, sighs and rude comments from customers. Service is HUGE with me and goes a LONG LONG way so I can easily look past small inconveniences of parking and a small restaurant and the occasional mistake of the order taker...", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gqDwIto7qarBAYqdiYt_rg", "review_id": "RTw7L_nkOkITHRfk27s66A", "text": "Do they have the best wrap I've ever eaten? No. Do they serve fun and interesting combinations that you can't get anywhere else? Yes. So I will continue to eat here and be a fan. Sometimes the wraps are a little half-assed but they always taste good and that's what counts. They had a special wrap called 'District Ate' with chicken, apricots, almonds, lettuce, and other yummy things. I ordered the Very Brady Clubster instead. It was good but I'm still thinking about that damn special. It is a great place to go and try something new. Also, their iced tea is outta this world. \n\nI always make sure to go after the lunch rush. If you don't like crowds and a nightmare worthy parking situation then just avoid it and go later. Yummy, fresh, and healthy food is always worth a little extra.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "79JSvNNh7qbNqdCYQRgAww", "review_id": "UQqieSD9szWLjzplAEs-XQ", "text": "I have been looking for a place like this since I was in college a decade ago;  Back when the wrap craze was just getting started.  The ingredients are quality, they are put together in a really healthy way, and the ambiance is pretty hip.  Every time I have been here it has always been full of people.  I wish I lived closer so I could eat here more often.  Trying this place is a must.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Wf1x15Wc6xuA5jtuWlTV8w", "review_id": "WjCdvwDM28HswR15K4m89A", "text": "Pretty healthy, very tasty, reasonably priced, fun ambiance.  Also, can substitute tofu in any wrap that normally contains meat.  AND- their tofu is SOOOO good.  Huge kudos for that.  I'm a fan.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "dUrVJl5qi2CJWff7s8HJNw", "review_id": "qgM4mTrFlmCi8DH9nzUT0A", "text": "I frequent That's A Wrap for lunch.  I order the Veggie Jackson wrap and an ice tea most of the time.  Every now and then I will order the Senorita No Meata wrap or the Cyprus Salad.  There Wraps are very tasty.  The recipes for the wraps are genius and they are named cleverly.  When you order a wrap you get a choice of a side.  Try the pasta salad...THE BEST, or fresh fruit.  Healthy fresh food keeps me coming back to That's A Wrap year after year.\n\nThe restaurant is an old house from the looks of it.  They added an outside patio a few months back.  Every now and then they will have incredible art work on their walls.\n\nThat's A Wrap is an eco-friendly restaurant that uses bio degradable cups and they recycle.  They care about the Earth.\n\nIf you are ever in the mood for tofu try the owners other restaurant, Green.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "Lp_Ykqfbv5Q-oyGYlMGJRg", "review_id": "Gu4Us58b1NmSqMzUIY9IZg", "text": "I don't know about this place.  They have all these great wrap sandwiches but the salads seemed like an afterthought.  And I try to avoid food carbs, cause I need them carbs for drinking!  So I got the Greek salad and it just seemed plain to me.  I loved all the kalamata olives and abundance of feta, but flavors seemed to be lacking.  Maybe I'll have to get a wrap next time.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ceKoQX0_IJZ6Lr9-9LGcbA", "review_id": "QfI0_E3-PPgxlygWarthMg", "text": "I really want to give a better rating for this restaurant, but I just can't.  The outside looks very unique from the street, an inviting little bungalow on a busy 7th Street.  Parking is atrocious so walking or riding a bike is highly recommended.  The decor is very urban and hip which I love.  Great artwork and painting on the walls with wood floors thoughout.\n\nOn to the food.  I found my wrap that I ordered(Godfather) to be very bland and didn't have much flavor.  I was looking forward to the sundried tomato mayo, which is the reason why I ordered this wrap, but it failed to my liking.\n\nOverall this place is very good, but I don't think it would do well in a true \"Green\" city such as Seattle.  How can you claim to be green and healthy for the enivironment while not having a recycable bin for an organic soda aluminum can?  Maybe I just didn't see a place to put the can, but like everyone else before me I threw it in the trash. I will give it a few more shots here to see if the food grows on me and hopefully I have the chance to recycle as well.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "raMSkwLdZ-kFea1fTY_-Ew", "review_id": "SSi8Rz_6Zmc0Yu9MlGRTNQ", "text": "I was initially skeptical about this place...my coworker told me about it and orders lunch from here 1-2x/wk.  She likes more plain food than I do, so I assumed it was going to be plain.  I was pleasantly surprised for two reasons...everything can be made vegetarian and anything I don't want can be substituted for something else...so it's a bit like \"design-your-own-wrap\"....\n\nFor sure, the Ken and BarbieQ is my favorite, sub tofu and brown rice...corn, rice, blk beans, veggies, and bbq sauce...DELISH!\n\nThis place is great for staff lunches...seems like there's something on the menu for everyone.  But beware, lunch time can be a bit difficult, especially parking-wise, because it's packed in here...so CALL ahead and order to go!", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "w4dgIzMwwZvKsHaC47Ox3A", "review_id": "4Qs3vC-Txv7xtPJaPZI33w", "text": "Love this place. The fun names will bring a smile to anyone. And the wraps are killer.\n\nKen & Barbie Wrap (spicy BBQ) this lunch break to fix this slump of a mood I woke up in. Just the right of BBQ lovin' inside the mix, making this wrap so so yummie. Messy but oh so good\n\nWooHoo thank you Stevie for the extra fruit", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "1kED3-g-gqnc4JgHe89Xqw", "review_id": "NoPu43axp9j8OYiGMB88Xw", "text": "You know those times when you want to go as far away from your office as humanly possible but know that you still have to be back in an hour to avoid getting bitched at? Well I work in Tempe and That's A Wrap in Midtown Phoenix is so that place for me.\n\nTheir food is fresh and delicious, and considering how insane their lunch rush is, they do a pretty solid job of getting you in an out of there pretty damn quickly.\n\nSo, let's see. I've been there twice now during my \"I've got to get the F out of Tempe this second or I may actually shoot someone\" moments, and was pleasantly surprised on both occasions. The first time I went, I had the Buffalo 66 wrap, because if you've read a single one of my reviews, you know that I am incapable of saying no to Buffalo Chicken anything. The chicken breast was tender and extremely flavorful and the sauce was nice and spicy. The vegetables were really crisp as well.\n\nThe second time I went I got the Alota Fajita wrap mostly because I wanted to see if I could say it out loud without bursting out laughing. No real surprise, I could not. It was your run of the mill fajita wrap, again very tasty and flavorful, but not quite as good as my buffalo chicken wrap.\n\nThe place is very vegetarian-friendly, pro-natural ingredients and locally conscious, which I like, but in the business of full disclosure, it was just a little bit much. I don't want to pay $2-$3 for a can of shitty \"all-natural Black Cherry soda.\" Gimme a break. By all means, save those options for the marks with fat wallets that think buying the all-natural soda is making a positive impact on the environment, but do the rest of us a favor and throw some affordable regular ppl options out there as well.\n\nMinor rant aside, I am a very big fan of this place and will continue to flee my office for it.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AEisV_JDqb8-v0CxvT0aww", "review_id": "mqiW6KWnTusEvEXqugCT_w", "text": "If I could marry a restaurant it would be this. Or maybe Taco Bell, but if I don't want to have a trailer trash wedding than definitely That's A Wrap is a better marriage partner. Their food is DELICIOUS. And their berry lemonade stuff is my fav. I love that all the wraps can have tofu substituted for the meat and its not a huge hassle. A lot of places servers stare at you and can't seem to wrap their heads around the idea of substituting other things in place of meat in the dishes. Here it is totally common and not at all shocking. I love that. The wraps are huge, the sides are delicious and the place is really cute the way it's decorated. Too bad I live so far away or I would be here on the daily. Seriously, stop reading this and go there right now. And if it's not open then camp out until it is, it's that good.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PNS9z4aFDbfhpIsHCfNvNg", "review_id": "XEEoU9DRcpeBwn6XrAFfVA", "text": "That's a wrap is the perfect lunch spot for health conscience people. But don't worry -- its not bland and borning. The food is tasty, the service is quick, its easy but also a nice, cute spot for conversation and relaxing mid-workday. Parking can be a bit of a challenge, but never takes too long to find a spot, so be patient. The salads and wraps are all great and suprisingly generous portions.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xkTbpCc-YhU8-EXZDA7u0g", "review_id": "tiVvvfT0J6atyuUi_0PJcQ", "text": "Man, if I wasn't scared to death to park in That's a Wrap's death trap of a parking lot, I'd be there all the time. The wraps are awesomely huge and a tremendous value, and they really put together some killer flavor combinations.\n\nLast time I was in I grabbed the In Like Fin, which packs ahi, mango salsa, a peppery ginger slaw and garlicky rice into a tomato basil tortilla. I couldn't finish the thing. \n\nAnd, as a bonus, the people behind TAW are opening a new concept soon. Keep your peepers peeled!", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "M6oU3OBf_E6gqlfkLGlStQ", "review_id": "y4bscEdaOD0wThbVw62JXg", "text": "I showed up to this little place today with my co-worker. I was wearing business clothes, pressed wool pants' long sleeve shirt etc. I did not fit in or match the decor, but that did not matter. \n\nI read over the menu atop their cast concrete counter full of fun inclusions like a fork. Surprisingly there were several vegetarian options. Even the soup of the day was meat free. \n\nI had \"The Fin\" it was a tuna wrap, but not canned tuna, cooked tuna full of marinated flavor, accompanying it was a mango salsa, purple cabbage slaw and garlic white rice in a red tortilla. I opted for the jalapeno cabbage soup of the day as my included side. For $7.25 \n\nThe tuna was great despite looking over cooked, the soup was truly great. I do not like soup but I liked this soup, it was creamy without cream and had a great spice note. \n\nThe service was fast and friendly. Moreover, our food came in a neat little bread loaf tin. \n\nThere is a small patio both front and back and indoor tables and high tops. Parking is a bit tight. \n\nThis is what a lunch place should be. I will be returning", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kq5Pdsy8Znyh9KEkxWT_QA", "review_id": "QFqAdVVF0IIel2Q7g9Y2nw", "text": "This restaurant is the quintessential downtown lunch spot. The wraps are fresh and inventive and very creatively named. I had the seniorita-no-meata which seemed like the smaller, wrap version of a meatless chipotle burrito. I went with a side of the miso soup which fresh and deliciously homemade. They're more than willing to make any wrap veggie-friendly which is always a plus for me! And for the religious tea-drinkers out there, I would highly recommend giving the lemon aid a chance, it's my new favorite!", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H6zQtJrOyOAo_RRSlL4RFA", "review_id": "DULoP4vDIbJQk72RxMpflA", "text": "That's A Wrap caught my eye on a trip out to Phoenix shortly before I moved here. I had high hopes going in and it exceeded my expectations.  I love the veggie wrap with jasmine rice paired with a refreshing and delicious glass of strawberry lemonade.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 8, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "v5k-__wHo2xPI25WO-dcQA", "review_id": "M0lApL5qfezWBQrEwpJ2Hw", "text": "Delicious!\n\nB introduced me to this place because he eats here at least twice a week, and my god, I now understand why. They have the most delicious wraps I have ever tasted in my entire life!\n\nFresh delicious ingredients that are actually healthy for you.. and I love nothing more than healthy food that doesn't taste healthy at all.. for instance, the teriyaki 90210.. Grilled teriyaki chicken, crunchy veggies, fresh ginger slaw & jasmine rice.. amazing! Rocky VII, who doesn't love cheese-steak?? Not the healthiest choice they have to offer, but goddamn delicious. Ive also tried the Gringo Star which is the mexicany wrap and The Godfather with salami, ham and my favorite, provolone. I usually get the pasta salad to accompany my lunch, which is also, very yummy. Ive literally never tried anything here my mouth didn't instantly fall in love with. \n\nReally, the only thing that sucks about this place is the parking lot.. its tiny! You're lucky if  you can even find a spot during the lunch rush, and if you do, you're lucky if you can get your vehicle out of there once you've parked. People create their own spots at this joint, sometimes behind your car.. but really, park across the street and walk if you have to, it is absolutely worth it!", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JOh8htsRYzNEWbpBav9xTQ", "review_id": "pGJBSlJjrqhTVwhwC3BW2A", "text": "WONDERFUL PLACE FOR LUNCH!\n\nI love going to lunch at That's A Wrap, the food is amazing fresh and full of flavor, the staff is always nice and helpful with smiles on thier faces. they feature a different VEGAN soup everyday too. The parking can be tight but its not to  bad if you have some patience. yummm yummm yummmmm!", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kq5Pdsy8Znyh9KEkxWT_QA", "review_id": "n1C16hlhvTOn5DzsZHGEsA", "text": "Stopped in to pick up some lunch today, and I went with the veggie jackson. i ordered it sans eggplant, so it came with broccoli, asparagus tops, carrots, onions, feta cheese, garlic rice and a balsalmic salsa. It was exactly what my tummy was hoping for. :) I opted for the tortilla chips and salsa today instead of the miso soup (which is delicious), and was happy with my choice. the salsa is chunky, with lots of veggies and flavor. The place was pretty empty, so it didn't take long for my food to come up. Quick, affordable and delicious!", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3xUizceIM1RO8DATROXpBQ", "review_id": "wCZ53dfXKR_5-LERSwFQ9Q", "text": "When I used to work downtown, I would get lunch from here regularly.  The food is fresh and really tasty.  The Gringo Star is my personal favorite....it's a nice alternative when I really want a carne asada burrito but want to be a little healthier!  The only downside is the parking...if the lot is full, you might as well go somewhere else.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EGiAtB4sgZhDdYpRkDneig", "review_id": "588FwI76dN_grjBI0S1QjA", "text": "My new fav!! :) We have to go down town about once a week, and we always end up eating bad food, but I wanted something healthy, and I noticed That's A Wrap. I ordered the Price of Thai or something like that on Monday and it was great. Both the Hubby and I were down town on Wednesday and we were starving, so we went back and he got the buffalo 66 and I got the Who's the Turkey, ooohhhh my gosh they were AWESOME! the buffalo 66 could cure my hardcore wing cravings and I have not stopped wanting another Who's the Turkey! I am going to go down the line and try every wrap every time I get to go!", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ky5D2mvUIgaLN44lay2W-g", "review_id": "WBR6aBwwzY56qvvXSQfgGQ", "text": "Great variety of wraps...chicken wraps, tuna wraps, wrapped wraps...seriously, this is a good lunch joint, often way too busy to get in and out quick. Everytime my wrap and chips is $7.85. It's by far the best $7.85 wrap I've had in Phoenix.\n\nIf you need a suggestion, get the messy Buffalo66!", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b927p9pWxM9EYoNr_6PxYQ", "review_id": "fA7uxUSQK7mknZhmFa0xtw", "text": "Made the trek over to That's a Wrap from my Tempe office for lunch today.  Even though it honestly doesn't take that long it was well worth it. \n\nI went with a buddy who has actually had them cater a luncheon for a client which also went very well. Today I ordered the \"Birds the Word\". The chicken was moist, flavorful and fresh. In addition since it wasn't filled with rice it was the right amount of food. Compliment that with a fresh side of fruit, I had a winner! \n\nMy buddy got the Cypress salad. Not only was the salad the size of my head but it looked very fresh and he mentioned it had good flavor. \nIn total for both of us it was around $20 including drinks. A great go to spot in the valley!", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "yeRuJ2fUjt8PpkbwOPvTjA", "text": "Thata boy, That's A Wrap...you know what you're doing. I like sandwiches. I do. And I think I'm pretty good at judging a sandwich not only by its cover but by the options for what's inside too. Ladies and gentlemen, this shop has got it going on. If you've ever driven on 7th, you've probably passed it. Does the parking lot look intimidating? It is. But, if you can snag yourself a spot, you're in for a treat. Fresh tortillas, deli-style meat, farmer's market veggies, condiments galore and every wrap combo you can imagine. For the volume of customers, the service is great. There might have been a line out the door during lunchtime, but I got my sandwich in under ten minutes. Not bad. The wraps aren't too big and aren't too small. They're just right. And healthy too. \n\nAfter such successful experiences, I've decided I need to continue coming up with excuses to find my way to Downtown Phoenix. It's hard to find a good sandwich spot and when I do, it's lust and love at first site. So beware That's A Wrap, you've made a crush out of me.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p7Lda6KxqarDy05wu13zeA", "review_id": "OJGHRmOqQZUgK7DRqLAubg", "text": "I'm a wrap kinda gal. I think most culinary delights are packaged quite well in a lil tomato basil tortilla to create a compact and hand held meal, and for this reason I just love That's a Wrap. They've moved past the standard 'throw the caesar salad in a mission tortilla' dealio and graduated to, one of my favorite creations, My Sherry Amore: grilled chicken, spinach, sauteed button 'shrooms, grilled onions, feta cheese, all in a super snug casing of homemade tortilla and it's warm to boot! \n\nIf you're feeling \u00fcber carb conscious, don't let this tortilla heaven scare you off because they will put any wrap creation's contents atop a bed of romaine or spinach. \n\nBig thumbs up for: fresh comida and lemonade, smiling staff, and yummy pasta salad.\n\nThe ONLY, not so irritating I might add, issues are: limited parking and pseudo long lines (note: this only applies during lunch rush)", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4GBlFEDgO3BTiIVZCS_21w", "review_id": "EXbkwzepvwZjKN5HR7nEVA", "text": "Has to be my *favorite* downtown lunch spot.  \n\nThe food is fresh and tasty.  And the menu offers quite a bit of variety for a wrap shop.  They have some fairly straightforward wraps, and some that are quite interesting (Very Brady Clubster, anyone?).  \n\nI always look forward to seeing the weekly specials.  Sometimes they do not sound intriguing in any way.  Other times they are the best thing on the menu.  I wish a couple of them would turn into regular menu items, but oh well.\n\nAs for sides, I haven't gone wrong yet.  Their soups are always good.  The chips and salsa are quite tasty as well.  But the Pi\u00e8ce de r\u00e9sistance is the pasta salad (in my humble opinion, of course).  It's so simple, so tasty and just a bit unique.  \n\nAnd the service, while sometimes slow is always friendly.  They work HARD there and do quite a bit of business.   The girl up front with the pineapple tattoo on the back of her arm - she's a sweetheart and always in a good mood despite how busy they are.  \n\nMy *only* complaint is the parking, which is minimal.  If you can, go early (11:30 or earlier if possible) for lunch so you can be sure to get a spot and not have to wait too long.  There have been a few times where I've driven through and couldn't get a spot and had to either go someplace else or be creative in my parking.  And when it's 110 out, I'm not so fond of parking a street or two over and walking.  Call me lazy.  \n\nOn a personal note, I'm trying to make my way through the entire menu, and so far my favorite wrap: Turk-182.  I was surprised at how much I enjoyed that one.  (To be fair, I haven't had anything I didn't enjoy at least somewhat.  Most have been spectacular, some have been just OK.)", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0LuN0DGTCkzpjAD3NyNN8w", "review_id": "8tz7kuFdES02yksLIOGgAw", "text": "Love love love this place! Seriously, a place in Phoenix that is locally owned, has great prices, great food and buys local is pretty hard to find. My favorite wrap is the Gardin'n salad as a wrap. My only complaints about this place are the hours and the parking! But still well worth it.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oKXfe-Cy7PyNCPWaUQSzVA", "review_id": "Rg6_U5q5Eoh0uHwgiNk8xA", "text": "The food was ok, but there is no parking and the lunch wait is looong. its also pretty healthy eats which is not too exciting", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Q96IRvil6RNgdLmGKuh81A", "review_id": "E96WvS7ev63So_A6naCPOw", "text": "My first visit to That's A Wrap and I did not have a Wrap. I instead had the Spiced Red Pepper and Gorgonzola Soup. It was good, but I barely got any Gorgonzola flavor. The grilled tortillas they served with it were tasty. \n\nThe place is nice enough, but not darling. More Hippy Chic I'd say. It also seemed a bit dirty...or was that the staff? \n\nParking stinks and the wait was a bit much. I would stop in again for an early or late lunch and try a Wrap next time.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mqueHx5CFC9IsZxLQb3H9g", "review_id": "q61YfldUUj8HfMo0UG4pQA", "text": "This place is awesome. If you haven't tried it, what are you waiting for? The Prince of Thai's and Senorita-no-meata are my favorites but they have lots of different wraps. So GOOD! Beware around lunch time (mon-fri) it can get pretty busy and you might be waiting for 20 minutes to order and get your food. If time is of the essence pre order your food. \n\n**Yes parking is a pain and lunch time gets packed for all you men out there .  .. . . this place has tons of meat packed wraps for your taste buds too.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1pbDBfeOWnRVrotNPRzAzw", "review_id": "GbT7g_8Dq5M-qJoEqVyzOw", "text": "Nice restaurant with a lot of great vegetarian and vegan options. The food is healthy and they try to accommodate any special requests you may have. The prices are very reasonable as well.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lfL5TwtLEysByWl-aHu3-w", "review_id": "0pBQ52u0GNl0NAWg7j52bw", "text": "I order the Buffalo 66, The Veggie Jackson and the Se\u00f1orita no meata, all very delicious. I've had the Prince of Thai and it was good but I think I expected a bit more. The Gringo Star was bland and nothing I'd ever order again. If you are in the mood for a Mexican burrito, go to a Mexican joint - otherwise if you want a delicious wrap, go with another selection from the menu.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PTTACvsRCsdawDqRDlW3EA", "review_id": "XIn8WjFhCrYNrJaDSzpX3g", "text": "Other than the convenient location to the Diamondbacks stadium I was not impressed. It's continental breakfast consisted of two types of cereal, bagels and coffee with juices. They put me on the backside in the corner closest room to all the construction. Parking was very limited due to the construction. The window in my room looked into the backyard of someone's home. The AC only covered one part of the room and isn't strong enough to cover outside the bathroom and inside of it. Seeing as it's Arizona it was 110 degrees and the AC is highly needed.\n\nThe customer service was good.", "business_id": "BSGcS1EWEkGP2LS1nOZGPA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hAd4_buGRvd6xtxPZZeybA", "review_id": "TKD-5ZfEoxhW1qhcCsdvOg", "text": "My bed was infested with some kind of small parasite. I felt crawling on my body all night, and found small bloodstains on my pillow in the morning. Further inspection revealed tiny, blood-engorged bugs. I agree with the manager that they did not appear to be bed bugs, as they were too small and red, not black. They were also not ticks or fleas. Manager comped us the room, but I slept badly and was horrified!\nService was polite, but room was shabby, amenities weak, and lots of construction.", "business_id": "BSGcS1EWEkGP2LS1nOZGPA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PHFyJ0kMuaQn7DuoWtcURg", "review_id": "aJISC6Qw6oI-qyXTa8GjGA", "text": "One star is far more than they deserve.  The owner of the property spent an excessive amount of time barking out reminders of hotel policy, was rude to guests and his staff.  The stay here felt more like being in prison with the warden constantly in your face.  People in the group that stayed were locked out of the room by management, forced to pay made up fines.  The owner ruined the entire experience.  If this is how customers are treated, this place won't be around long.", "business_id": "BSGcS1EWEkGP2LS1nOZGPA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cMmQsFyrYBv6hIE6NffqZQ", "review_id": "vLnAj_GwVTmb2FEAbWEewA", "text": "This is an interesting property that is attempting to be nice in an area that is a mixed bag of new/old/and just plain worn out.  The hotel is attempting to remodel and is doing a fair job at it.  The furniture is new, beds new and bathrooms remodeled.  There is a no smoking policy, but the lobby smells like smoke and the manager who talks about the non-smoking policy smells like a giant cigarette.  \n\nThe part where this goes bad is the management.  The main manager does not deal well with the public and I'm really not sure how this place is still in business with him running it.  \n\nPay the extra $40 (I did) and stay at the Marriott (Springhill Suites) one block west on Van Buren.  Quiet, clean, big rooms, hot tub, friendly staff, big breakfast, store on site so you don't have to cross Van Buren and worry about the sketchy Circle K across the street.  I do not recommend this NOT-SUPER 8 motel.", "business_id": "BSGcS1EWEkGP2LS1nOZGPA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Df_GDATOdDbdS9Z0aEHK_w", "review_id": "fq9SybmDERRasoQyFca8Lg", "text": "Rude managers combined with a shabby hotel in a sketchy neighborhood.  Apparently these folks haven't realized that we're in a recession and if they want to keep their business they need to cater to customers instead of being rude to them. The manager was one of the rudest employees I have EVER encountered.  I wouldn't stay here again if you paid me.", "business_id": "BSGcS1EWEkGP2LS1nOZGPA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WMeNhdLrui2sI-kdlettfw", "review_id": "Stez1OeaNgf2oQjVNusvTg", "text": "I stayed at the $400/night JW Marriott for business. I stayed the weekend, transferring here. Once you discount the shabby grounds and the surrounding neighborhood, which would make Beirut seem glamorous, the actual room was not that much different than those at the JW. In fact for $90 I got free breakfast and internent -- luxuries that cost $13 ea at the marriott. \n\nThis place is relatively close to downtown. I was able to walk to far side of town and back with little distress. Also, I was able to catch a bus to the airport. \n\nin short, if you want to stay near downtown and airport, this is a viable option. It is overpriced in absolute terms, but once you consider your options are $200/night downtown hotels or $40/night fleabags down the street, Super 8 is a decent compromise.", "business_id": "BSGcS1EWEkGP2LS1nOZGPA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RYXxSneUYl98xyKgwpXkPQ", "review_id": "x5PF3iyPzeeJTyhSyPDy-g", "text": "I chose this motel because it is 3 blocks from downtown. I wanted to be able to walk back and fourth for a couple days. Upon check in I was greeted with zero smiles, and made to feel more like he was doing me a huge favor. The older gentlemen with white hair was very very clear that this was not a \"party\" motel. And that we will get removed immediately if there was even 1 complaint? I found this interesting since I am a mellow 45 year old who does not appear to be a partier in the least bit. He then went over the no smoking policy and that we'd be charged $150.00 cleaning deposit if we smoked. Even though the office smelled of cigarette smoke. LoL....  And nobody in my family smokes. I simply smiled and looked at my wife and said, \"Well, looks like we came to the right place honey\"'\n\nI was utterly disgusted at the layer of filth on the outside of the building. I wiped my finger on the outside windowsill and it turned black. Old gum, some kind of splash stains, trash, all in view on the way to the room.  Every outside plastic trash can within view was barely holding together like they had been run over and stood back up. They are cracked to death and appear to be very old as they are faded? \n\nOne of our rooms (we have older kids with us) reeked of cigarette smoke as we entered. I immediately opened the door and cranked the fan to try and air it out. I noticed the batteries were missing in the smoke alarm. I went to the office to report this and was met with apathy from now a female attendant. She told me she could swap out a room and would call me in 20 minutes. I told her that I did not want to get charged with a smoking violation. We went back and hung out in our other room. DISGUSTING. The corners of the rooms floors are filled with lint, dust, and food particles where it looks to never to have been vacuumed.  Stains on the carpet and chair seating area. There were small chunks of seat cushion under the chair in the corner as if had not been moved or cleaned under in a long time.  When I looked behind the tv cabinet in search for an outlet I saw a former tenants Old Spice deodorant covered in dust along with numerous crumpled kleenex? Seriously?  After walking around the room in my socks for about 30 minutes they were black on the bottom. Gross. I can only guess that the cleaning crew blows through each room doing the least amount of work they can. We found evidence that one of our beds sheets had not been changed. \n\nAfter an hour I had never received a phone call that was promised. I went back to the front office for some coffee. The same lady was there and I told her to forget changing our room. And that it had aired out pretty good. I actually just gave up and decided to just try and help my family enjoy our few days here. After dealing with the manager who was very clear that we were here for them, and the condition of the room, I knew trying to get them to see reality would be more frustrating that just letting it go.  So I did. I figured I'd inform possible customers of what they might be getting into. And I honestly hope Super 8 contacts the management here and tries to fix these easily remedied issues. \n\nLater that night after two of my kids showered. their tub (in room 108, the stinking smoke room that still stunk) did not drain. I walked back to the front office and met the lady again. She told me that they only had 1 plunger and that they had given it to another room and that they were asleep already. I now asked for a new room. She told me she would see what she could do and that she would let me know and call me back at my room. I never heard back from them the entire stay. Not to see if we were ok? Not to offer to replace the missing batteries (code violation)?  \n\nThe next morning we tried to enjoy the free breakfast. Ok at least they are trying I guess. But when the OJ ran out the white haired guy fixed it but did not say a word to us as we said thank you. He really makes it clear that he just does not enjoy people. \n\nWe will never stay her again. And I feel like we should get a partial refund. I understand things happen. But this place is a joke. I would be embarrassed to work here. And I refuse to believe management doesn't know what is going on. Just hard to believe people can just not care.\n\nUPDATED JANUARY 26TH.\n    After returning home 3 outta4 of my kids developed little red bites along the backs of their necks, on their sides and on our 2 yr old under his diaper on his belly. We determined that they were in fact bed bug bites.  Fortunitely they did not make it back to our house. They did end up going away and have not returned since.", "business_id": "BSGcS1EWEkGP2LS1nOZGPA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UtrwMNMucudMeeKyULpHhw", "review_id": "RLIz2UqDU0ydPsUICQuh8w", "text": "The room was not clean.  The hotel manager was extremely rude and aggressive.  \n\nSimply put, don't stay here.  For the same money, you can do a lot better.", "business_id": "BSGcS1EWEkGP2LS1nOZGPA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t3DFnlMRMBPWUoS6ZbM-7w", "review_id": "gbBl2GKop-RylYZM1aQ4xw", "text": "For the most part, this place is just fine.  Clean room that was upgraded recently (just a guess).  Close to the airport.  Close to the stadium.  2 minor complaints:  1). Pool was slightly yellow.  Room service came by before 9am (on a Saturday morning) and woke us up to clean our room (no do not disturb sighns available).\n\nOther than that, it was part of a good package on Expedia.", "business_id": "BSGcS1EWEkGP2LS1nOZGPA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O9Sa4Me-wKqY1zbFHhb5nA", "review_id": "719o1YbtAKrafU8ScVSl4g", "text": "I needed a place to crash for the night on a drive from Carlsbad Caverns to L.A., I made this booking while I was driving. I stayed here a few years ago and it seemed decent enough. This time it was not. When we got to our room my wife found dead roaches in the bathroom. Big ones too! I went to the front desk to let them know, they tried to give me another room. I told him that I wanted to check out instead. Didn't give me a refund since I booked through expedia. I didn't care, there was no way i was staying in this roach motel. I would rather drive the 370 miles home instead of sleeping in this place. Fortunately I found a Red Roof Inn a few miles down the road for the same price. No roaches there.", "business_id": "BSGcS1EWEkGP2LS1nOZGPA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "upGCAoIAGLKGXGUj7-2KcA", "review_id": "jB8UbuU6UdrES0de6PaQew", "text": "I'm kind of curious about the abandoned looking truck in the parking lot with biohazard symbols all over it. What I at first thought was a condom on the floor of the room turned out to be a discarded stocking. The drain in the shower/bathtub doesn't work. There was some cool garbage in the parking lot along with the biohazard truck, and some pretty haggard looking folks wandering around the premises. The only perks are the free wifi that I'm currently using to write this review and the fact that they're currently showing Training Day on MTV and Training Day is an awesome movie.", "business_id": "BSGcS1EWEkGP2LS1nOZGPA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-9mljS0O9mwdOnGv-Oea3Q", "review_id": "6-fZSCVZr1TGyYzMKn53Gw", "text": "This is a place that really helps a lot of women across the valley find direction and help during transitions in life. Whether you are new to the valley as I am or a long time resident they openly receive you and assist you. \nThey offer short term programs to assist with finding resources for counseling, education, car repairs & transportation, interviewing, networking, resume writing, self esteem & empowerment, divorce workshops, housing, entering & returning to the workplace, the list goes on. \nThey provide a clean, quiet & safe environment with some free daycare while using the resources at the location for all women, so as to minimize their worries and assist with getting them stabilized in the communities. \nIt is the best such program, I have seen in any city and a beautiful environment as well.", "business_id": "2ACllAGN__ceWI3VS6vDSQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0JC7aBkxhV8by4iVGCU5Wg", "review_id": "6GgJTgFz0h32CjQS2AMxIw", "text": "What an amazing organization for empowering women. \n\nThey have a really amazing mentor program. The program starts in some coursework and sociology to sort of prepare us. The classes were a blast and quite useful. The Mentor I met was incredibly helpful warm and kind and had great insight. I really miss our visits since I moved away because she was a wise lady with clear perspective. I really think that the Fresh Start staff went an extra mile and a half by placing me with a mentor who really was perfect for the path that I am on.\n\nFresh Start also brought in some business training associates and gave out scholarships for them. I might have participated had I not been working at the time and had conflicting hours. I was offered a scholarship at the time and I think that any woman who applied herself would qualify.\n\nFresh start has an impressive job database.\n\nThey always had so many wonderful energetic staff who really transmitted a lot of information and light.\n\nReally wonderful organization.\n\nA+++", "business_id": "2ACllAGN__ceWI3VS6vDSQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T1OPPwuftnJY4bz44LUiNQ", "review_id": "G62hw-aFJ73xFOAIMGwjug", "text": "This place rocks!! It's all about empowering women...non-profit service all about women..check it out!", "business_id": "2ACllAGN__ceWI3VS6vDSQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IGkoathSlJmIOBDGo9vUZg", "review_id": "7-kfC_ykgKWVyORHOnuIIA", "text": "Surprisingly large selection of books here.\n\nMy wife knew about this metaphysical book store for years, but when we went to visit it, its original location had been all boarded up for some time.  We were later tipped off as to where it had relocated.  The place doesn't look like much from the outside, but you go in and you are greeted by a wall of books going down a long wall.  I was impressed.  While I don't buy these kinds of books like I used to, some of the old used Manly P. Hall books (some of them signed) on the back wall were very tempting.\n\nThis just might be the best, most varied used book store I've found in the Valley so far.  If you're looking in the Valley for spiritual/metaphysical/religious sorts of books in the Phoenix area (and there's a few of them there), don't skip this place.  Lots of books, lots of space, and friendly service.  It's cooler in there than outside, and I'm not just talking about the temperature.", "business_id": "35fKolVRrf2ulODyHw04cQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7C-jyTrOX-iJ-MrSJuh-8A", "review_id": "UesWEZdhTYH1JXo3n4nkdA", "text": "After viewing this on the Arizona metaphysical site, I decided I wanted to visit this bookstore. It is a new shop in a new location since the old location was burned down. Basically if you have a metaphysical itch, they will scratch it. \n\nIt is a good sized store with bookshelves along the walls displaying pretty much any kind of book you could be looking for whether it be Wicca, astral projection, crystal healing, A Course in Miracles, UFO Books, books on Eastern Philosophy, Mystic Christianity, Ancient Scriptures, Bhagavad Gita, Gnosticism, Qabbalah, Reincarnation, Magick,  Demonology, Divination, Numerology, Palmistry, Dreams, Candle-burning, Herbs, Vampires, Aromatherapy, Holistic Healing, Occultism, Metaphysics, Self Help, Crystals, Runes,  Healing  and Massage, Tarot, Astrology, Fairies, Angels and Satanism and much much more. Every potion or spice that you may be looking for is here. They have a good selection of scrying mirrors, crystal balls, jewelry, candles, incense and magazines. \n\nThey have classes every month and offer reiki therapy, hypnotherapy, and readings. The store is located between Indian School Rd and Camelback \njust south of Meadowbrook Ave. Usually the store is run by Rev. Dr. John Rodgers who is a little strange but that didn't prevent me from shopping, his partner Joy also runs the shop.", "business_id": "35fKolVRrf2ulODyHw04cQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qBAaWZxyuFnSZU0NzFlNDw", "review_id": "q_pXXpywkfJwbsBlkIPXXw", "text": "I like this place.I don't get to peruse often enough,but it's always a refreshing adventure when I do have the opportunity.\nThey've got a decent amount of Crowley and the likes that many others won't even carry because it's not the pretty sparkly faerie dusty stuff.\nThe folks who run the place are always warm,genuine and inviting.\nI even had a spooky kinda thing happen here.\nIt was 2 years ago in December.I stopped in between job interviews to find some candles for a friend.\nThey didn't have what I was looking for,but on my way out,a lady sitting at a reading table said,\"before you go,come pick out a stone\"from a bowl of shiny lil rocks.\nI picked one I liked and she told me it would bring me something I needed.\nI laughed to myself and said,\"well,that would be a job\"...(I'd been looking for a franticly stressed 2 months)and about 2 hours after I left the store,I got not one but 2 different offers.\nI did call the store the next day to let her know what happened.\nI don't neccessarilly believe in that sort of thing,but thought the experience was creepy cool none the less.", "business_id": "35fKolVRrf2ulODyHw04cQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1m8rFe-BCr6qHSMoV5KkUw", "review_id": "uGO1ib3BVHpIrZ52QsSJEg", "text": "Alpha Books has a pleasant vibe; shall we say. ;) And Joy is a class act. I've known her and John for the better part of 20 years now...............", "business_id": "35fKolVRrf2ulODyHw04cQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7C-jyTrOX-iJ-MrSJuh-8A", "review_id": "kk1VqPd7jqz3QvEdLFKJqw", "text": "This place has been here for over 45 years and a recent visit reminded me of why this place has lasted for as long as it has. Super friendly service and tons of supplies you may need. The store is much bigger than the one that used to be on McDowell. Their specialty is Metaphysics, New Age, Paganism and the occult. We were greeted by Roz and Joy who were super friendly and answered all of our pestering questions. Roz even gave us some cold bottled water because it was so hot outside.\n\nThey had lots of different statues, but I came here interested if they had any Buddha statues, prayer flags, mala beads or books on the paranormal, which they had all of them! I pondered over some reiki infused scented candles that were only $2 and $15 handmade goblins. They also have a used section of books which is appreciated because sometimes this stuff can get really expensive. \n\nMy partner specifically came here looking for tarot cards which they had in abundance. The ones he ended up liking they had to special order for him, which was nice. If you are looking for essential oils, herbs, kits, graveyard dirt, holy water, charcoal, sage, candles, they have all of that. They also offer readings and classes on things like rootwork, how to read the tarot, candle magick and crystal workshops. The place was a bit confusing to find but it's next to the big tanning shop next door that reads 'TANNING,' and there is a big iron sign that says Alpha Book Center.", "business_id": "35fKolVRrf2ulODyHw04cQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gfI2wKIVtqjY6-WjiAqHjg", "review_id": "jSm7SaZShwy7VJR8EGN2Cw", "text": "Owner does not have integrity.", "business_id": "35fKolVRrf2ulODyHw04cQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yt2EvBP_GjyJhYpYihZVjw", "review_id": "6DFE_Vp_vOlX01xEI3cvYw", "text": "nice friendly knowledgable staff!!!! i left my wheels there and like an hour later they called and said they were ready. competitive pricing and he even took them to my car. i will definitely get my bike tires here next time too!!!! thanks guys.", "business_id": "zbfpbo1Soi41YUI9TxdwxA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LAh3Vv2GWu5hBQD7P1R8mg", "review_id": "PT6T6v0qt9tc0XBEBmZ-Zw", "text": "Pretty straight foward, I like the fact that I can ride up to the back and walk right in then ride right out. I dont have some HD salesman to deal with behind a counter, and well, these guys been changing wheels and thats what they do. So like, I liked it. They also found my back brakes to be low. Changed them  too. Not bad. Price, may have been a little bit on the up side, but I cant be sure as I am not motorcycle tire replacement and oh hey we found your rear brakes bad so lets change them pricing expert.", "business_id": "zbfpbo1Soi41YUI9TxdwxA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_bELLuiU6XVq0_yTYo7u6w", "review_id": "oS7bLyLc5XlYNDlKYgtpLg", "text": "Worst service. Two hours for a tire change them when nearly commpleat they take brake for 30 min.\n I'm the only customer waiting. NO CUSTOMER SERVICE\nLunch is more important", "business_id": "zbfpbo1Soi41YUI9TxdwxA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "XkKjTFkuIp0EOAImUy_YoA", "text": "4.5 stars, and worth the drive to the hood!  The billboards of the giant super 3-lb. burrito finally cast a spell on me, and I took the plunge.\n\nLa Tolteca is not quite as full service as Ranch Market, but it's somewhat of a smaller version where you'll find a counter-service deli, panaderia, carniceria, jugeria, and a mini-market here.  Even better is their cooking tools section (where you can buy huge tamale steamers, and mortar and pestles for making chile) and the catering menu which starts at $5 per person.  Holy crap.  What a steal.  \n\nUpon entrance you'll see the deep pit outside where some man is grilling all the carne you'll find served inside.  As you step inside you'll see some brisk business - I found all sorts of types and ethnicities here - a young couple on a date, some girls gabbing over lunch and others ordering food and pastries to go.\n\nThe food here ROCKS.   It's very authentic, cooked by commadres and tias just like back home.   The Grandma quotient on the beans and rice was very high -- always a standard assessment in my quest for good Mexican food.  They have every imaginable burrito type here and they're huge and cheap - at $4.  I always opt for the veggie (rice, beans, cheese and guacamole) burrito and am always impressed - the best part being the freshly made tortillas.  I even bought some on my way out to take home.\n\nThe tacos are a good choice too.  The combo plates start at $5.  The carne asada (a little overcooked) was pretty good and delicious in a flavorful marinade, and the shrimp taco was really good - a much better choice I would add.  Paired with some tamarind, strawberry agua fresca or horchata and you'll be in heaven.\n\nI find the bakery to be the highlight regarding the food.  The pandulce was excellent - if a bit more fresh (than Ranch Market) given the way it's stored behind a glass case rather than self-service.  The conchas and pineapple empanadas were soft, sweet and delicious - with perfect texture.  Everything from churros, to cakes, to flan, to sweet breads, to donuts and rolls.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "eBFm-lABQiKpaUcPDfYOgA", "review_id": "WB7M8ybs76FcL4z4DIdGKQ", "text": "This is my favorite Mexican lunch destination downtown. I've started coming here once or twice a week because they have a huge, cheap, and pretty interesting menu as well as a great bakery.\n\nThe one star off is unfortunately for the main course there. There has always been something a little off in everything I or someone else gets there when I've gone. They have great freshly made tortillas, but the filling for the Vegetarian is pretty bland if you ask me. A friend got a Carne Asada burrito and he said the meat was pretty fatty. They have an interesting selection of tamales but they've all been kindof bland as well. The tacos have always been the best, but it's pretty hard to screw up a taco.\n\nBut they have a whole bunch of unexpectadly weird dishes for a cheap counter service Mexican place like Potato tortas and aforementioned large tamale selection including fruity tamales that make it so you can have something different every time you come. \n\nBut my favorite part is getting something from the bakery after the meal. Check out the pic on their website of their selection, it is very impressive. The highlight for me is the carmel filled churros, which when served fresh, will make you see God.\n\nThey have  a cool market with hard to find tools to make your own Mexican feast, a meat counter, and rockin' Horchata too.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VBEbhE0ISjg6xowGNiGmgQ", "review_id": "FT4AOlDbHeOLAzX4GwzvFA", "text": "Cool place, great for a weekday lunch (as long as you don't mind smelling like Mexican food for the rest of the day).\n\nThe taco is the best I've had in Arizona, and the super-nachos are so big, it's kind of embarrassing to walk through the restaurant with them.\n\nAlso - the bakery is excellent! You can visit twice a week for a year and try something new each time. The stuffed churros are particularly delicious.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "ED8rq4vqflssrXbigIhgOQ", "review_id": "fiIbMaIBJ9f9Xx3KSANVcw", "text": "This Mexican restaurant has the best burritos in town!  This is not your roach infested 24 hour drive through kind of burrito joint either.  Here are the reasons that make La Tolteca #1 and one of my favorite places to eat in Phoenix!\n1-Full bakery with mouth watering fresh pastries\n2-Fresh ingredients and great prices\n3-Also serves beer if you feel like having a Corona with your meal as opposed to take out\n4-Little market has the best prices in town on citrus fruits and just enough of everything to cook up a little Mexican meal (Ranch Market not needed!)\n5-Make your own pico/ salsa bar, make it your style and get as much of it as you want:)\nSo, if you are downtown looking for authentic Mexican this is the place.  Of course it is super casual take out or seat yourself kind of place so don't  try to flatter your date here! But get there early, I'm pretty sure they close up shop by 9 or 10...", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3_tMJjAsNaRlEpNTDvqDbw", "review_id": "B173lL3YnHvJKEP_TcbbBg", "text": "La Tolteca is the most authentic mexican food. It is so good and a great place to eat if you are down town. Check out the grocery section, they have freshly made tortillas to take home. Delicious!", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wze9WHVjqn-onlPdUPfOUA", "review_id": "VdJSCbUCtK_WFNOQ46PCKw", "text": "La Tolteca is in my top 5 for my Taco Crawls with my Dad and my 91-year old Grandpa.  We loved this place.  \n\nThe Al Pastor taco is fabulous...marinated pork, cilantro, onions.  Mmmmm.  The Potato taco is also great...potato, sour cream, cabbage, queso fresco, tomato salsa.  The carne asada taco was tasty as well, but I agree with the other comments that it is a little fatty.  Some people like that, though.\n\nThey even sold us beers from the market area for $1.99 to drink with our tacos.  And, the salsa bar has an excellent guacamole based salsa.  Yum.  \n\nCan't wait to go back.  Oh yeah, and check out the murals...they are classic.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sEWeeq41k4ohBz4jS_iGRw", "review_id": "gD9OKl0QfayaGex5Cvh5yQ", "text": "When I was in college there used to be a La Tolteca right across from ASU. We went there all the time and got the burritos \"as big as your head\" or at least that's what we called them. They were so good.\n\nEventually that place closed and I made my way down to this location.  This place is a lot of fun. Good Mexican food, a in house bakery, a small store and butcher shop.\n\nThis place is real and it a phoenix landmark, check it out.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SBbftLzfYYKItOMFwOTIJg", "review_id": "RTdaXosEt8tQSin9ew-fLA", "text": "This is probably my favorite Mexican restaurant in all of Phoenix.  I'm never dissappointed with their food regardless of what I order.  It's inexpensive, clean, bright, and delicious.  \n\nIt's a restaurant, market and bakery all in one building with a large seating area to enjoy the food on location.  You can buy a beer at the market and drink it along with the food you order which is cool.  And the salsa bar has shades of heat to please everyone.  \n\nThe chile rellenos are awesome and I often ordered them when I was a vegetarian.  But, if you're the type who won't eat beans with lard or rice with chicken stock, then you won't be happy here.  Now that I gave up the vegetarianism, I am thoroughly happy with the variety of flavors in the meat items.  The meat is always moist and flavorful.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "Y-0B8oRKRvXdiJF9Ct8FiQ", "text": "I love walking here for sunday afternoon meals. I will spend the morning usually having a few beers and watching football or whatever sport is on, then around 2pm or so I go over for some of their off the grill chicken that they do in the parking lot. Couple that with some warm tortillas, their salsa bar, homemade horchata, and a dessert pastery from the panaderia, and I am in heaven. On normal days when the grill is not outside, the food is ok, and most of the items in the market/butcher shop scare the bejebus out of me. It is not anywhere near \"authentic mexican\" (if you see a burrito or a chimi in mexico, its there to make americans feel comfortable) but it is palatable.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Wy7f9DOuBEOenhnA7KIKoQ", "review_id": "G1EqGSKaSgf8tSTM-IP2Ag", "text": "I've driven by this place numerous times, but it wasn't until Memorial day that I finally found out what it was.  I was taking a photo of their corona beer bottle flags outside for an exhibit I'm in and needed to know the address of the location.  I opened the door to go inside and was totally blown away.  I had no idea that it was a restaurant/bakery/market.\n\nI got my address and we left. \n\nWell this past week we went back and I'm totally glad we did.  I had the fajitas and Gary had the Mexican pizza.  His pizza was huge, way too big to finish.  My fajitas were delish!  They had a beef jerky kinda taste and I liked that.  I did not like the beans... they were bland and tasted funny.\n\nThe best part was dessert.  We always get more than a few to try.  We tried an apple empanada, a banana cream empanada, a stuffed churro and a coconut macaroon.\n\nI did not like the empanadas and I think Gary would agree. They were boring and flavorless.  The stuffed churro rocked!  Gary only let me have a few bites, so I want to go back for more.  The coconut macaroon was awesome!  It was coconutty, slightly oily, chewy on the inside, crunchy on top.... AND ORANGE?  not sure why it was orange but it sure was good!\n\nI love the way it's painted inside, super colorful with different Mexican scenes muraled on to the walls.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "fkZ_t7co7VxO2jPI9bD5bg", "review_id": "b4uia1WePJSo2u0V8asGpw", "text": "I've drove past this place many, many, times and always wrote it of as one of those typical cheap filiburtos type of places.. However, today I wanted fresh tortillas, and I heard this is a good place to go, so I went.. And I was in love with the place.. They have a bakery with yummy looking pastries things, a full menu of anything you would want at a Mexican restaurants.. \n\nI didn't take advantage of the menu options, there cooks were smoking up the place which wasn't great, smelled good but hopefully its not always smoky there..  \n\nStrolled around the small market, excited about their lower prices on what they had.. found my tortillas along with freshly grilled green peppers, both were still warm and steamy.. I was in love! There tortillas were some of the best I've had, so I am so going to go back and next time I go I'll have to try their menu..", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "mF3VUdKq6kR-MXaFaRfzQg", "review_id": "Nzd4N-RQMHo3JCsmODjrjg", "text": "The key here is to go in when they open their ovens baking some of their excellent pastries. I never leave without getting a freshly baked crossiant or churro. My wife introduced me to La tolteca and we have been making regular trips back ever since. We started out with breakfast burritos on weekend mornings and I have now fit it into my drive home from golfing for some tacos. Both of the aforementioned are excellent. \n\nIt is really hard to find authentic homemade Mexican food and this place does it perfectly. I was convinced when I had my Mother-in-law's homemade rice and tacos that it was the best their was. I am not saying that Tolteca is better but it actually tastes close to the same. \n\nA little hint: Once it cools down a little bit, fall and winter months, they have a huge charcoal grill setup in the parking lot on weekends. You can get cooked whole chickens and full racks of ribs for around 8 bucks. They also cook fresh green chiles. A great alternative on game days when you don't have time to setup the grill before the game starts. Just run down and pick something up fresh off their grill!", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "g84VjttN28PWiv_WtdhnSQ", "review_id": "_ck8yGoIEgZY6exQ90IKWw", "text": "Words cannot express my love for La Tolteca. Well, not English words and I no habla Espanol. But I'll try...\n\nSUPER NACHOS MOTHERFUCKER!!!\n\nNacho cheese, tons of cilantro, chicken, beef, beans, onions, tomatos, salsa, more cheese piled into a HUGE box. A huge box!\n\n............................................................................... THUD\n\nI just passed out.\n\nAlso great everything else. and cheap as hell. Like pesos cheap.\n\n!ah dios mio!", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Z1lPtIHU7bRoIvuVa01H5w", "review_id": "zvKVIxubZ6iNoOnZqZNehQ", "text": "Atmosphere inside is kinda like a Mexican version of Chompies -  good sized counter restaurant flanked by market and bakery, oozing ethnic energy.  More intimate (and less overwhelming) than Ranch Market; a plus for tentative gringos like me.  \n\nIt's a lengthy and fun menu to pore over and the place is airy enough that no one glares at you if you take extra time figuring out what you want, before stepping in line to order. My carne asada torta was really satisfying, smeared with guac, grilled onions and juicy beef on a nice, crunchy roll. My kid didnt get too excited about his chicken enchiladas - just average he said.  Next time we'll try something a litle more exotic, maybe grab something from the bakery. \n\nTo be frank, I wasnt real comfortable in the neighborhood outside. Cant say if that's objectively reflected in crime statistics, and nothing bad happened to us, but there's a slew of chop shops and homeless/marginal looking types milling around and I spent part of our meal worrying about the semi-hidden laptop back in our car. We went Friday at 2PM, a fairly quiet hour, and maybe the vibe is busier - and safer - on weekends or at noon. \n\nHate saying that, cuz La Tolteca's a cool place worth visiting, and the surroundings obviously arent their fault, but next time I might take the bus,  \"travel light\" as they say, and enjoy the entire experience a little more.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4mRx2noRJ1FFRPlzSVEEdQ", "review_id": "5mAA3vuj8dtF5UcZCK54OQ", "text": "One of my favorite lunch places. Smoke from the grill fills your nose (and lungs) as soon as you walk in the door. Mmmm, grilled meat. The carnitas are always good at this place and the grilled shrimp tacos rock. The Mexican pizza is what it's all about; chicken or beef, it's piled high with lots of good stuff.\n\nIn addition to the freshly cooked food, La Tolteca has an extensive selection from the bakery. Tons of sugary goodness. There is also a small market with some fresh veggies and a butcher shop, including roasted chicken, ribs and carnitas.\n\nIf you eat there, be sure to check out the murals on the walls.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rV-B4sIzTbnvsYZZi2Nyrw", "review_id": "X44AsE3vcWZbWm0sOOAEVQ", "text": "I don't care how good the good is here, this place scares me. If you're looking for true Mexican food, hospitality, cleanliness and attitude, I can't recommend La Tolteca enough.\n\nThat being said, I've only ever ordered the enchilada combo in the 20+ times I've been there and I absolutely love it.\n\nBe sure to admire the tiled floor. This truly is an authentic Mexican gem, Rocky Pointe style.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 7, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "sSKLIv0be56jKDvWpRpk4Q", "text": "When someone says \"Lets get Mexican for breakfast... there is this place on 12th street and Van Buren....\" my stomach takes a dive and common sense tells me that it's probably not a very good idea, but I was in an adventurous mood and Dallas G. is normally always spot on with his restaurant choices, so I decided to give it a whirl. \n\nUm... hell yeah! La Tolteca was awesome! Any place that has a full on Mexican bakery staring you in the face when you walk in is fine by me! I was lovingly admiring the watermelon shaped cookies from afar. I will be back... my stomach said. \n\nWe got up to the menu board and I was impressed with the huge selection of items they had to offer. Honestly, if you cant find something that gets the juices flowing here, you have some seriously demented taste buds. \n\nI opted for the egg and cheese burrito with pico and a side of beans and rice. I slathered on the green sauce from the salsa bar and munched away at the deliciousness as the sweat poured down my face. This was one spicy, but tasty, breakfast! \n\nD.G. got the huevos rancheros. I didn't try them, but they looked pretty damn good and he seemed to be enjoying them. He also opted for the horchatta, which I normally don't like, but was pleasantly surprised with. \n\nAnother thing I really want to point out is that the people that work here are REALLY nice, even to us whities. Normally I do not get such a welcome reception, but honestly, the workers were dancing and singing to the festive tunes and even the lady at the pick up counter had a smile on her face. \n\nI planned on hitting up the bakery for that watermelon cookie, but my $6 breakfast burro, rice and beans had me FULL... so I will be back for you my little cookie.. yes... I will be back!!!", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "FHJUj7EHB9nB2czVOzQX3Q", "review_id": "VA_i3CZJXa7i1R1WJxwAiQ", "text": "Oh my gosh, heaven!! \n\nWalking inside of the place I wasn't expecting to see such a monstrosity of a restaurant. It's just huge. There's a large panaderia right when you walk in where you can order tasty Mexican pastries. You walk down a little ways and order your meal at the counter. There's a salsa bar to the right with all sorts of great salsas from spicy to mild, to avocado, etc. \n\nI ordered the Super Nachos and they were so good! I didn't want to stop eating them and literally gorged myself until I couldn't lift another chip into my mouth.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-VAF4FC-WKd39_t_RV8XdA", "review_id": "DNYQYJJcUtw6cAl_kcAmig", "text": "Chingon Mexican Food Here. \n\nThe style of service is similar to that of the cafe inside the Ranch Market. Large menu, with lots of the usual Mexican restaurant fare. A long line of steam tables, keeping that food hot and ready to go. \n\nFood was delicious. I had the Carnitas Gorditas. It was a bountiful offering of slow cooked pork, on a fried masa cake cut in half. Served with shredded cabbage, Queso Fresco, and a big ass dollop of sour cream. \nI ordered two thinking I was a bad ass. Not so. This was a gut busting meal. I washed it all down with a Jugo de Melon, which is cantaloupe juice. \nThe bakery offerings looked delicious and inviting. \nNice, clean place to get some good Mexican Grub.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VeV02NK_4RQm_f-qNxmyPg", "review_id": "yDyaB7s84Y2w2SgvBsC0fg", "text": "My horchata was tasty.  The carne asada tacos were not.  I ordered just the 2 taco combo. Came with beans and rice.  Rice was kinda dry, I had to mix some salsa and beans in with it to eat it.  The carne asada was super greasy and the tortillas were not warmed up enough I think as they were kinda stiff.  The gordita's my dude ordered looked far superior to my food.  \n\nI like how they had a little market and bakery in there.  The self serve salsa bar was nice.  This ambiance was very authentically Mexican.  Colors, smells, sounds, everything.\n\nI'll be back to try something different.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eRhqwWWYneA3Wr_WYbmVGw", "review_id": "mYTq__K5Z_Fk_kbkPHVl9w", "text": "I'm craving a gordita and a churro. You know where I'm going...\n\nLa Tolteca.\n\nTheir menu is huge, they have a bakery for all your churro needs, and YUM.\n\nYeah, yum.\nIf only it was open later...", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_ei7Bs7tciprz4im-_0kxg", "review_id": "_X1nFuqq88mY98rdBKUEVg", "text": "Imagine a Filliberto's sized menu selection, even larger, without the searing stomach pains post-meal. Throw in authentic southwestern Mexican dishes served quickly and a great bakery with a huge variety of fresh Mexican sweets and this place deserved five stars hands down. The menu selection is huge and won't break the bank.\n\nMy favorite items are the tamales (pork)with the green sauce, gorditas (gf's favorite), nopales (that's cactus and any self respecting southwestern Mexican restaurant will serve these) and the Mexican sweet breads (not brains, yuck). The food comes fast and my orders have always been right. There is a salsa bar that's always stocked. It's a dine in or take out establishment with no servers. There is also a small butcher, or carneceria, inside for finding cuts of meat for making fajitas or other tastey things at home.\n\nNot a date place but perfect if you're looking for something with a couple of friends that will fill you up and not break the bank. It's on 12th Street and Van Buren so be aware of the area. I've lived in Central or South Phoenix my whole life so I'm used to it (aka my hood). It's open for bf, lunch & dinner. I've only had the latter two but they were muy yummy. \n\nOh and also I've seen that Super Burrito and it would feed a small village ... seriously. Also, even if you're taking it to go, wander over to the dining side while you're waiting the murals on the wall are funny.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "N1Q6HiZvnZHjNU712Gymqw", "review_id": "oAUsIIjqr6KcbenSg9y98g", "text": "I left this place feeling so full that I almost fell asleep on the light rail, then back at work I had to nap just to regain consciousness.\n\nThe atmosphere of Tolteca is great, very colorful and energizing.  The food is cooked in massive scale which matches the size of the menu.  I had the combo plate which included Carne Asada, beans and rice and tortillas.  It was enough for two, but wasn't the greatest \"Mexican\" I've had.  My friend had the fajitas and I am excited to go back and get them for myself.\n\nAren't there a bunch of cuisines in Mexico?  Why does the cheapest stuff get labeled authentic?\n\nThe bakery is immense and matches the exuberance of the rest of the decor.  I had a classic pink morning bun and a couple of the macaroons to top off the already heavy meal.\n\nWhy do I do this to myself?  If I see it, I eat it, painfully.  I will return to tolteca with visitors to Phoenix craving something authentic.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d2RAl63RTdfZF7kcuKcj-g", "review_id": "0oBz8wyamFuMJiQ7elyG7A", "text": "The potato tacos!  So good!\n\nThis place is a fun restaurant to take out-of-towners to get the full Mexican food experience.  A big, diverse menu, with a panaderia and a little grocer as well.  Highly recommended!", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vggE8kitLHHhWeM7ZPdzpg", "review_id": "5bvsQYdumy9ZVngtZWF4rg", "text": "I agree with all these posts.  cheap, colorful, huge menu, good horchata, tres leches cake at the panaderia....\n\nNot much more has to be emphasized, however, one reccommendation: get the ELOTE along with whatever you decide to get.  Its corn on a stick covered in mayo and queso- delicioso.  if you really want a treat, squirt ketchup all over it too.  mmmm market foooood", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "szbTVEtATfn8f9GxbGGO5w", "review_id": "N_C6jWfzkoaMWecsNf1Vcg", "text": "Three and a half stars to be more specific :)\nThis place was CRAZY busy today for lunch, not sure if it's always like that as I heard some people talking that Good Morning Arizona was doing a remote broadcast out here earlier.\nI had cut a snippet from Phoenix magazine some time ago reminding me to check this place out, I'm thinkin' a kind of Ranch Market!!  Sort of I guess, it is much smaller and the 'fresh' produce occupies maybe 2 sq. ft. of cooler space since put there about two weeks ago....\nStupid long lines, very loud with music and the 'your meal is ready numero tres tres uno' Spanglish microphone girls.\nThe lowdown-went with three friends and had pollo asado (a.k.a. grilled chicken) plate that I split with one of them and the other two both had chicken monster tacos.  Not too bad a value, the salsa bar was included and had a number of very good candidates.  And praise be, the rice was actually pretty kick @ss!!  Pollo Asado, although flavorful, was dry and we got dark meat which tends to last a little longer over the mesquite fire.  Good BIG steamy flour tortillas.\nFor my money, the Ranch Market is right down the street so I'd likely go there instead of La Tolteca next time but that is a fairly high standard.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WvwZ2JPGOXFS3_Wl993uRw", "review_id": "wcxLstaLZi4djsZXFT7ENw", "text": "I have eaten here many times and have not been impressed with the taste of the food or the prices compared to other places. \n\nToday we went for lunch. \n\nMy veggie burrito was almost $6 and not very appetizing. \n\nA co-worker was very disappointed also. She ordered a side salad for $3.99 and what she got was a side of shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cilantro/onion (which we would have told them to leave off had we known they were going to put it on a salad), cheese, tortilla chips and a packet of ranch.  It seemed like a bunch of toppings thrown together with chips and ranch dressing. \n\nI would recommend Ranch Market (16th St./Roosevelt), Ritos (14th St/Roosevelt) or Los Charros (10th St/VanBuren) instead.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c4hrMkMwuXL1yLGHreXh8Q", "review_id": "uerBk8DAMvcWKJfCa9Lzqg", "text": "Bakery, groceries, and lunch.  Great combo.  Don't let the address limit you.  We visited for lunch before 1pm, and didn't experience any lunch crowd.  Plenty of seats.  I had a combo (Tamale, taco, tostada) which was too much food.  My friend had the Mexican Pizza, which I'll be getting next time I visit.  Soon I hope.  \n\nP.S. If you like hibiscus tea, you can get the leaves here to make at home.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tNxNMmLZmCF2A_PXcSRVLw", "review_id": "T6O1qpRVfT0mR0LHYC60TA", "text": "I work right down the street from La Tolteca so many of my co-workers visit here regularly. I finally visited...\n\nFOOD\nThe menu has a great variety and is pretty inexpensive. However, my burrito kinda started to taste funny as I finished it up- almost like cleaning solution--- I didn't get sick so I'm not sure what that taste was. \nI like the bakery and the sweets selection and the salsa is pretty good. \n\nOTHER\nWe also use this place to cater meal for our late working employees. The catered food was a lot better than my burrito. \n \nI will give La Tolteca another chance...", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VeV02NK_4RQm_f-qNxmyPg", "review_id": "D6RnQZq4sPwHiz0FdvwRww", "text": "I did go back and had the enchiladas plate which was what you'd expect but yummy and filling.\n\nGood if you got the craving for mexican food. Easy on the wallet too.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Bh7gtC8Spjy-49mHXbGAvw", "review_id": "q-CycrNUcVeOUStVUSeYuQ", "text": "Looking for counter service, tasty Mexican food? This is it. Excellent tacos, burritos and combination plates. Extensive menu. Try the al pastor anything; superb.\n\nPlus, this place is a gigantic bakery with terrific sweets and cakes.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cXhs6BawP6L_V59zKb9dOw", "review_id": "jgQm9xcRApAgGbv6fj_aAQ", "text": "The best Mexican food that I've found in the valley, and absolutely worth the risk of getting shot while driving down Van Buren.  All the food I had here was incredibly fresh, delicious, and flavorful.  It seems that everything is made in-house, including the tortillas, and it shows.  Prices are great too - I got two tacos and a burrito for about $12.  I also love the huge charcoal grill in the middle of this place, although it does fill the restaurant with smoke on occasion.\n\nWhat I ate:\n\nLengua taco - super tender and fantastic.\nCarne asada taco - extremely flavorful and just really awesome.\nChile relleno burrito - a MONSTER made of delicious.  The only reason I was able to eat this and two tacos is because I'm a fatass - I'm pretty sure a normal person couldn't even finish the lone burrito.\n\nI also tried a bite of someone else's fish taco and it was awesome.  Most places deep-fry their fish for tacos, but La Tolteca grills it, which gives a different flavor and texture that is absolutely fantastic.\n\nThe salsas are also really fresh and delicious.  Even though I prefer spicier food, the mild salsa verde was very flavorful and delicious.  The salsa habanera had a good kick to it and satisfied my craving for something hot.\n\nLa Tolteca is awesome, and it's unfortunate that I didn't find it until after I moved out of Phoenix.  I'll be sure to stop by every time I visit though, as this place is worth it.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Iycf9KNRhxvR187Qu2zZHg", "review_id": "LKlz4y_QXw0HIGiJgc8jTw", "text": "Went for a quick lunch today and am so happy.  I have found a new spot to add to my best Mexican places in the valley.  I had the chilaquiles and WOW they were amazing.  So much flavor alone then I added the Habenero salsa and it was like a bomb going off spicing up the dish just right.  They also have the Pepsi in the bottle which I got for my beverage.  The rest of the menu looked amazing and they have $1 tacos for the value minded people.  Definitely check this place out you won't regret it.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n1KWJCpVeoTrzcN9iATfKA", "review_id": "mV2giWLEmM_Irx9gjiRK7g", "text": "I've never had a bad dish from Tolteca!  Portions are huge, but the prices are small.  Save room on the way out because their bakery is top notch!", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ZgGMNfAs-jLtpVcNYUnzAQ", "review_id": "d-qh6NhnTQ1_c2ccXp8rqw", "text": "I don't usually say this.  O.M.G.\n\nI recently reviewed Gallo Blanco Cafe in Phoenix, which fell into the \"cleaned up but still cheap\" category of Mexican food.  Tolteca is definitely in the \"local grimy Tacqueria\" category.  And it's one of the best I've ever been to (including in LA and SF).\n\nThe carnitas burro blew me away.  Fresh, homemade flour tortilla makes a huge difference.  Carnitas were incredibly moist and tasty. Fresh guacamole, great salsa.  Everything about this dramatically more delicious than your average Tacqueria burro, while still being simple and not just trying to win you over with loads of sour cream and cheese.\n\nSave room for dessert, too - they have a great pasteler\u00eda too", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "25ChQa3NMHJNq_qpHU6TqQ", "review_id": "tdJZgPuQ0TgA-O0F5B_aYg", "text": "I always find myself here before flights out of Sky Harbor. Just like walking into a mercado! Yummy stuff. Haven't tried everything on the menu, but can't see where they'd go wrong.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FN6pOl_2oKwbpqkSSS6sPA", "review_id": "Wy8LOeaOQXqqJ9V5O8-QfQ", "text": "So this is probably one of my favorite restaurants in the Valley.  The staff are awesome, you get monstrous portions of food, and really there is no reason not to like this place.  The bakery sells some absolutely great items.  It is your friendly, neighborhood Tolteca.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 13, "useful": 8, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "du6KeE54IFbPiXpU3LOd1g", "review_id": "DuZ3UXsEgmt8EywKEQW1Sg", "text": "\"Eat when you're hungry and eat 'til you're happy\"...one of the rules I live by:)\n\nOne of the simpler rules, really...so much less difficult to deal with than other rules:\n\n* \"Neither a borrower, nor a lender be\" - sure, great advice when the economy is in the crapper, but you might want to think about levering up in boom times:)\n\n* \"Do not covet thy neighbor's wife\" - Hey, if I hadn't done a little coveting, the Beautiful Carin would not be my blushing bride today:)\n\n* 9.80665 m/s2 = 1G - It's not just a good idea, it's the law (probably...in this universe:)\n\nAnd so it came to pass that I was, in fact, hungry after my run and before I hit the driving range yesterday...one of my buddies called and suggested La Tolteca.\n\nI said \"Who?\"...The Toltec?\n\nBut Wes seems to know his Mexican food and I seem to enjoy decent Mexican food, so off I went...to a really interesting part of town:)\n\nI guess I don't get out much...hookers ambling up and down the street at 11:30 am?...People urinating behind dumpsters in the parking lot?...The unmistakable (and appetite enhancing) aroma of ganga being smoked nearby?\n\nI don't see much of that from my deck in Old Town:)\n\nI also don't get tamales that are this good in Old Town, either...m'mmm, m'mmm good...with a great big side of atmosphere:)\n\nI chose wisely and thoroughly enjoyed my number 3...two plump, succulent and spicy beef tamales, covered with red sauce...I added a couple of little plastic cups of habanero salsa to my Styrofoam plate and headed for a table in the well muraled dining area (the murals really are nice...an artistic depiction of life on Van Buren, near La Tolteca...bright and colorful:)\n\nBTW, La Tolteca is a market and bakery, too!\n\nIf you happened to want...oh, say a beer or 4 at lunch, you can swing through the market and pick up a six pack of Bud for about what you'd pay for one beer at Loco Patron...and after lunch, you can grab a cupcake on your way out for about 95 cents (about 3% of what you'd pay for a crapcake at Sprinkles:)\n\nWes and I chatted and ate...the tamales were excellent...the company was excellent...I was charmed, by both La Tolteca itself (a sweet little outpost) and by the grittiness of this stretch of Van Buren (a street that gives us all a glimpse of how a post apocalyptic world might look).\n\nIt was worth the trip, for the food, for the look into another world and for a chance to catch up with my pal:)\n\nGo during daylight hours...park in the very safe \"hooker patrolled\" parking lot...avert your eyes from the public urination (\"ma'am...that's really not appropriate\":) and have a super burrito or a couple of tamales at La Tolteca...eat 'til you're happy:)", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PNAkqna65eJq8Od5dl1iDA", "review_id": "FLK6g9yFZX9f-PXEb25gqg", "text": "My bird-eating wife got the chilaquiles last time and I stole some of the meatless parts. Amazing and spicy! Next time we're on Van Buren, I'm asking for chilaquiles plus a fried egg, minus the chicken.\n\nBest thing? Try the potato tacos. That's right. Potato. Tacos. Yum.\n\nLa Tolteca is fantastic. Every time I go in, I'm tempted to walk out with a (paid-for) molcajete. Instead, I walk out too-full because I wanted to try so many things.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "085TP4qzSt6sr2COT4lVCg", "review_id": "gRavtWoswLjeiKIEuZeYWw", "text": "I haven't been to La Tolteca for several years but yesterday we were down the street at the Children's Museum of Phoenix so we just had to go.\n\nWhat can I say? These guys make some awesome everyday! There's no Mexican food any better in my opinion (including all those 'bertos places) on this side of the border. Huge portions, great prices and there's so much other things there to compliment the food.\n\nOther then the food, there's a grocery store in there as well as some other stuff you can buy. I got a kick out of the 3 foot loofahs. Not sure what you would do with one, but they were interesting to play with. Cadie (my 2 year old) and I had a loofah sword fight.\n\nI kinda want to buy the tortilla making stuff and try my hand at home made tortillas. Maybe I will next time I'm there :)", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WZCAwPXauKtNoAhHK2-pCA", "review_id": "skIayS41cJ8Jqv7883FwJQ", "text": "Why did it take me nearly 2 years of living downtown to finally make it here?", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 13, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "7Dva10rkjnd8X4x4WthG0g", "text": "This big, busy, authentic, smoky, banged up place is a combination bakery, meat market, grocery, deli, & restaurant!  The restaurant serves ala carte items as well as breakfast, lunch & dinner combinations from an extensive menu up over the counter.  On top of that, I asked them to customize my meal, & it was no problemo.\n\nYou order & pay at the counter, & they call you when it's ready for you to take to the table of your choice in their big, comfortable dining room.  I asked them to make me up a combination plate with a chile relleno, a beef tamale, plus beans & rice.  They also offered me flour or corn tortillas, & I chose corn.  \n\nPretty soon my number was called, & here they gave me FIVE roasting hot tortillas wrapped up in aluminum foil!  You help yourself to the salsa bar, & I had the salsa verde, which was so good I didn't even sample any of the others.  In fact, everything was terrific, & the whole meal was amazingly inexpensive at $6.48!\n\nIf you want a place that \"looks clean\", this isn't that.  If you want generous portions of really good Mexican food, hop in your Chivy & whip over here ahorita!  This place has tons of character, & the food is very, very good!", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t95D1tnWvAOy2sxXnI3GUA", "review_id": "7yjA-KXo5_j9UwwSOsPemw", "text": "Don't fall for the SUPER BURRITO OR TACO thinking your going to get more food for your buck. Instead, they fill each with so much \"filler\" garbage to make it look bigger! Meat, beans, cheese amounts remain the same as if you ordered a regular. Plus, CANNOT seem to completely get an order right to save their lives. Seems more often than not, something is missing from my combination dinners. I have ordered a side of supposedly \"fresh\" tortilla chips, and been given stale, old chips. Never mind the vagrant, homeless, beggars that meander through the restaurant, and hit you up for $ while you are trying to eat. It's too bad. I live practically right down the st., and would give them tons of business otherwise. To end on a good note, the BAKERY ROCKS! Best baklava (sp?) around! Friendly staff too!", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hjJPKQ1Ah91h3fVbc8GsOg", "review_id": "uyWW1HAIILKaRk7-LDwUTw", "text": "This place makes really, really authentic Mexican food.  It's part restaurant, bakery, and grocery.  I go here for the Burritos.  Big, soft, house made tortilla and filling! I always order green chile, chicken, deep fried.  It's sooo huge, but good!  You can do Enchilada style or plain, option to add your typical toppings like Guac, sour cream, cheese, etc.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vpWptPWIB_FvryBh1iz42A", "review_id": "RGyeeY_ehz0BtChVxKIU4w", "text": "Awesome Mexican Tienda Joint - super friendly staff, almost too many menu choices to choose from - I had what was recommended by the cashier - the steak fajitas - and they were incredible - I left stuffed with tender beef, guacamole, fresh tortillas, peppers, rice, beans, chips, salsa muy rica...  Format is super casual - you order at the counter and if you want to eat it there they bring it out to you in the seating area. While not expected given the format, drop in a tip and you can tell they really appreciate it. \n\nThey have an excellent salsa bar, and sell a wide variety of mexican beer, and it's priced  sooo right.  I'll be back for sure next time I'm in Phoenix.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-qEO4PkRNlkmQKvpB0Im2Q", "review_id": "62akjTjtAAU8V9tLZoJ3bg", "text": "Easily one of my favorite, authentic Mexican food spots.The menu has everything one could ever crave and the salsa bar provides a wide range of choices.  I have been looking for a great, down-home, authentic Mexican joint for three years--I finally found it. Perfect.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mQba83gB018LlGt51r80ZQ", "review_id": "AYc9uXZLg_x9IH40RS7oHg", "text": "OK ok ok.  I'll have to agree with some of the below reviewers that this place isn't dead-on authentic Mexican food.  That being said, I love it!  The place is huge, sporting a bakery (said many times before) with unbelievably dirt cheap pastries (not said as many times before), a little carniceria (not as good as Carniceria Sonora) and a huge dining area.  \n\nThe dining area with all its painted mural glory is so goddamn cool that I find myself wanting to just hang out there for hours watching La Primera Division de Mexico on TV and enjoying a nice $2 Dos Equis.  \n\nThe food - that's probably the only tougher part.  Keep in mind it's still pretty good, but there are better places in the area for getting your Mexican on food wise.  The potato taco is worth getting because it's fairly unique, but it came out so soggy that I had to eat it with a fork.  I grabbed a couple of the Yelp-Advertised taquitos as well - keep in mind these are not the Circle K, rolling taquitos.  They are literally just smaller tacos, but they were damn good.\n\nI guess when it comes down to it, I'm an atmosphere buff.  There were so many cool things to check out in this multi-plex, and the atmosphere was so warm that I'd love to head back again soon.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pEVf8GRshP9HUkSpizc9LA", "review_id": "eCkwOXANh-PtGQ9OFcovZg", "text": "Decent, consistent Mexican food!", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_N-DeS909pOyryxC0mMAjw", "review_id": "ulcex0cnICrm7UZkgefAyA", "text": "What a gem. This place is just true blue delicious.\n\nLet me put it like this, everytime I have gone there for some reason a bunch of Firefighters were eating there. Firefighters love good food and eat a lot but do not make a lot of money. If this place fits their needs then it exceeds mine.\n\nI always get one of the Tortas and usually take a few Churros with dulce de leche filling.\n\nThis place is just genuine.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cg4em4uXe5ab5qH7pB01gg", "review_id": "oQZ3A_iMyLgOCjtldCqnoA", "text": "It's a taqueria in a Latino supermarket.  Nothing special but you have choices. \n\nThey will have just about everything you may like. It's not gourmet and some things are just sitting in the pans but at least you can look at what you want.\n\nI'd go back if I just needed something quick....", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "--65q1FpAL_UQtVZ2PTGew", "review_id": "LFWEeRH0I_6LydPupVthlw", "text": "Okay, so because I'm so excited to have eaten here, and I want to use obscenities to describe the deliciousness, I have decided to replace any PG-13 words with PG words. And....\n\nThis place was flippin' good! I mean, gosh darn! How the heck did they just do that? Each bite made whoopee to my taste buds and stayed around afterwards to cuddle! It's not everyday that I find a restaurant that I absolutely want to be a regular at, but La Tolteca is a restaurant that I can see myself having a healthy relationship with, and, if I'm lucky, possibly growing old with. I'm all for market-style restaurants, and La Tolteca seriously nailed it!\n\nOkay, now that that's out of my system, here's what I tried: I tried the chips and salsas, huevos rancheros and the chilaquiles. The chips were fresh as can be (still warm in the bag), and the salsas...oh the salsas...they were all great, but the stand out had to be the habanero. It was definitely one of the best salsas I've ever had, and my girlfriend considered it the best she had ever had. That's not to be taken lightly because we eat salsa almost religiously. Because my girlfriend got the chilaquiles, I went with the huevos rancheros. They were piping fresh and everything one would expect. The second I cut open the yolk of the egg and saw the yellow and red run together, I knew I was in for a treat. The flavors of that mixed with beans and a little rice were really great! For those of you that have had good huevos rancheros before you'll know what to expect. Alright, and lastly the chilaquiles. In all seriousness, these were the best, and I mean the BEST chilaquiles I've ever had! I'm not sure exactly what was going on in the kitchen, but I suspect a tiny sprinkling of crack right before it was served to us, but that may have just been the garlic. Either way though, it was phenomenal! Every single bite made me so happy, and even after everyone was full at the table, we still managed to pick away at it until it was completely consumed.\n\nEvery person reading this needs to do themselves a favor and endure the trip to Central Phoenix for this place. If you love Mexican food (especially chilaquiles), La Tolteca should not disappoint in the slightest.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o_hE7YEoqz_NqAzkLUenyg", "review_id": "JPt0eyNLFBmUEIqiBOQp7w", "text": "Someone recommend this place for my trip to Phoenix, so I thought I would give it a try. \n\ncarne asada burrito\nFish tacos\nSuper Nachos\n\nI'm kicking myself for not yelping this place first and checking out the famous items. Upon arriving the location I was totally overwhelmed by the menu, people and the bakery/market. I'm not use to seeing this back in Cali. I was somewhat in a trance and didn't realize what I was ordering until after I got my food. I wish I put more thought into it. Don't get me wrong, the food was good but I wished I got something else. \nMy only complaint was that my carne asada burrito was more tortilla and beans then meat.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0LuN0DGTCkzpjAD3NyNN8w", "review_id": "lzeyxhDbKY-zV19e2sPCYQ", "text": "Places like this are the highlight of living in Arizona. Good access to cheap, delicious and authentic Sonoran food. I tried Chilaquiles here for the first time and they were amazing!! The horchata was pretty run of the mill but the empanadas were fantastic! \n\nI also really like the market they have. A really great place to have in the neighborhood.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Iycf9KNRhxvR187Qu2zZHg", "review_id": "H74KJByESDDQ_iYlRwTNfg", "text": "My Dad and I went to get some latin food.  I have been before so I knew what to expect.  This place has really good authentic food at a really good price.  \n\nI got the Posole which was excellent and a huge portion and I got a beef tamale.  I also had the cantaloupe drink and it was awesome.  \n\nIf you haven't been you gotta check this place out.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VlqFUnyvNK5TAwdIllGYdw", "review_id": "52fnxFdFkIIhXd7uR_ngyw", "text": "If you are looking for great authentic Mexican food, with the mindset of not having to roll out the cash, check out La Tolteca.  It is located in central phoenix and provides a lively atmosphere.  It is unique outlook, having the tri-fecta of restaurant, bakery, and market; it provides everything you need for a good breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner experience.  Once famous for its \"super burrito\" eating time challenge, in which eating 3 \"super burritos\" in 3 minutes would win 300 dollars, the \"super burrito\" remains its main attraction.  So whether you are looking for a new taste or an authentic one, and want to do it while saving money, come and visit La Tolteca Restaurant.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "INevu6OWYEOI2q4zD3UCFA", "review_id": "w95_L-rizg0Knofaq-GPiw", "text": "I thought it was okay.\nMy food came really wrong.\nI really liked the chips.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-OMlS6yWkYjVldNhC31wYg", "review_id": "av8sH8T8flbgPVoVejwFRA", "text": "I love that I have a slice of Mexico in walking distance from my apartment.  I always get the exact same thing at La Tolteca.  Chicken enchiladas with rice and beans.  Green sauce.  No lettuce.  With a side of the tomatillo salsa.  I should probably try something nice, but if it ain't broke, then why try and fix it.\n\nWhat's great about La Tolteca is that it is a to go place, a sit down restaurant, and a bakery.  It's festive and inviting inside even if the Van Buren surroundings sometimes aren't.  \n\nSo to summarize: authentic, affordable and delicious Mexican food.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dVJ_y1NGSA_g6rc-NDDWHQ", "review_id": "NNMAVHZbhMW7F9uf26ghDQ", "text": "Any place that can provide me tamales on a whim is A Ok! to me!! Great menu for breakfast. Authentic Mexican dishes and lots of choices. Also a market so you can buy things to go. Their food is fresh and yummy! Can't beat that! Prices are really cheap too! So long Filiberto's!!", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "7C-jyTrOX-iJ-MrSJuh-8A", "review_id": "N9sdZ4FWP7n7cidnGXHVJQ", "text": "Grew up coming here and I love every time coming here. Someone complained that it wasn't that good because their meal which consisted of a side salad was not that \"great.\" Are you kidding me? Who the heck grades a Mexican food place based on a side salad? Whatever. My enchiladas were great, the sauce was excellent and my rice and beans were of excellent moist and flavorful quality. I have always found the rice at Filiberto's to be dry but the rice here is very moist due to their being more tomato sauce in it and a compound called salt. \n\nTry the bakery, there are many excellent pastries to try and the salsa bar has more variety than you can find at the more common walk up Mexican eateries. As for all the comments on the parking lot being shady, honestly in the evening many families come in here to grab something to take home or to have a family meal. Seriously people, the parking lot was clean and well-lit, everything looked freshly painted and clear of trash. Come down off of your high horse and enjoy some good food.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8Fhyi6U9-3OZC0j8DY3TPQ", "review_id": "gUrmlKFFCpyVk1803EiU5w", "text": "AWESOME!  Feels like you are walking into Mexico. The food is fantastic.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "viizjKdHXHcMEG9jvmCRwQ", "review_id": "dN0dOpvjhK349TVUTyZvcA", "text": "This is a place not to miss! We have been to all the Mexican spots in the Valley (Los Dos Molinos, TeePee, Nando's, Ajo Al's,) and this is our new favorite!\n\nWe decided to give this place a try after a few years of living here and had a great authentic experience. The huevos rancheros were amazing and my husband had the chicken tacos- which were fantastic!\n\nDon't be scared away by what part of town it's in- it adds to the experience! Be sure to get a pastry to go, the bakery is amazing!", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TXHnwrrKw5aVA23nkDdJKw", "review_id": "0pV795REx7xLu5aJYuAHpQ", "text": "So, whenever you have a California gurl in a Mexican Restaurant, it has to be good.  My weary tummy has not had anything substantial all day, and having read the best of the best about the amazing La Tolteca, I decided to let me feet hit the street & check out this local flor in the rough.  Well, I have to say the reviews are all TRUTH.  \nThe green enchilada's were my choice as I've not ever been huge fan of the red sauce, in addition to a full range of all that one could feast your immediate appetite too, there is also fresh tortillas, candy, the bakery which is a temptation I did avoid (thank you P90X) and yes, I did say it, the temptation is the BAKERY,  the smells hit your nose before you even step in, yeast, sugar and spices, La Raza!  \nEnjoy your time, don't rush, I wandered around and grabbed my favorite Fanta to connect the true flavors of home, Cali and my youth, thanks for the great time La Tolteca, and you'd better be sure that I'll be stopping in again with re-inforcements.   \nGracias & Happy Eating", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "o-QXovKDprlnyhU_Ypy2BA", "review_id": "wlpE0J866y_8XQFdFXAclg", "text": "La Tolteca is probably the most interesting Mexican food restaurant in Phoenix. The building houses a bakery and a market in addition to the lunch counter. On the walls of the eating area is a cartoon mural that is always very entertaining while eating. \n\nThe food is fantastic. I haven't had any disappointments for the 7 years I've been eating there. You can get some real authentic food here. If there are Mexicans in a Mexican food restaurant, it is always a good sign!", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-vp9iLyaYoSa-sefM7IqvQ", "review_id": "MpuZvs4voBiYZKzJpLoINg", "text": "First time in, a little smokey but hey what's smoke when your getting great eats.\nExcellent fish tacos I would have no problem saying one of THE best fish tacos in Phoenix. The carne asada burro was ok, meat was average in terms tenderness, good cuts and a little seasoned/salty but a cool cerveza would of complimented it nicely. \nI will be coming back! The locals gave me the stink eye but that's just because I found out about one of Phoenix's best kept secrets.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nYfpquFWxQC342RenTI3rA", "review_id": "7uehYcqgwk_Z8y9N7QCNDg", "text": "These guys were tucked in the Latin area at the March of Dimes, where as the American hot dogs were in the central area. Well, their meat with red and green chili tostadas were sublime. The meager hot dog does not stand a chance when you have a choice. Although the apple empanadas were more popular I am going to have to urge for adventure. The pineapple empanadas knocked it out of the park and were a nice doughy light contrast to many of the heavy greasy versions I have tried elsewhere.  If they can do this well catering, I can only imagine how wonderful they will be on site. The boyfriend and I can't wait!", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-jgGsPzZ4W2TyGh7KOwl9Q", "review_id": "IXu7FvOJzpDGrPykCMy-kg", "text": "A Phoenix native told me I had to try the mexican food while I was in town, so I stopped by La Tolteca and I was happy I did.  I tired out a torta and a couple of sopas.  The al pastor sopa was right on as was the the carne asada.  My milanesa torta was a bit chewy but otherwise prepared with great fresh veggies.  Hit up the salsa bar for some extra flavor!  Enjoy!", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HU9BoN7bWUyQoQ7qX6w34A", "review_id": "sQbSx_kWK0l28Y4Z2b_S9g", "text": "Best Mexican food we've found so far. Great bakery, sometimes they have trays of what I call Mexican sliders. Small round sandwiches, one has ham, a sliced jalapeno pepper, and shredded cheese. If you order the fish dinner it comes with the head on. Very tasty. Meats you won't find anywhere else, cabeza, lengua.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fpWiDfJVWqDNWbfft22anQ", "review_id": "CWwsCGcz5M5GDbYqvUqeAw", "text": "You know the feeling you get when you haven't had a decent meal in what seems like days and all you want to do is break the fast with something amazing? That's the feeling I had yesterday afternoon when I foolishly decided to try La Tolteca for the first time...\n\nWhy was this a foolish decision? Because I got sick. Super duper sick. Which I should have known was going to happen because the Fish Burro I ordered tasted terrible. And now, here I am, 24 hours later, still trying to keep fluids in my body in between trips to the bathroom.\n\nNow I know what you're thinking... \"What does he expect? He ordered a Fish Burro!\" And I know. You're right. It's just that I've had such good luck with fish tacos at a couple of other restaurants lately (Canteen, Tacos Atoyac) that I decided to see what sort of magic La Tolteca could create with their mahi mahi. Apparently their in-house magician has Mondays off.\n\nI seriously don't know why there's so many four and five star reviews of this place on Yelp. It's not that great. Even if my burrito hadn't made me ill, I still would have felt compelled to write something to balance all the positive reviews on here. Maybe the corn tortillas they use on their tacos deserve the accolades that other reviewers can't seem to stop talk about, but my flour tortilla was below average. It was dry and it tasted like paper.\n\nAs for the burro, I specifically asked about the filling prior to ordering it and I was told that it only contained cabbage, fresco cheese and guacamole. Sadly, when I took my first bite, out spewed a white, mayonnaise-like substance. The burro's filling was more like a fish salad of sorts and it tasted off. Very off. And the fish wasn't hot. Actually, nothing it the burro was the least bit warm. And the guacamole was on the side--not inside the burro. But again, I was starving at this point so I took it down. Every last bite.\n\nI knew immediately that something was wrong. I considered removing the food from my body as soon as I got outside, but I decided to keep my finger out of mouth and let things settle. Big mistake. There would be no settling. I consider myself to have an iron gut, too. I can basically eat anything in any quantity (not that I do this often) but normally I have good luck. I haven't been this sick since eating food from a middle-of-nowhere farmstand while bike touring in the Caribbean.\n\nI'm giving La Tolteca two stars because I did like their hot sauces--all of them. And they have cheap beer, too ($2 Coronas all day, every day). However, as Michael S. noted in an earlier review, everything I tried tasted off. Tangy is fine when that's what a place is going for, but everything I ate tasted slightly tangy in a ugh-this-is-going-to-make-me-sick sort of way. Not cool.\n\nSo that's that. I really don't think I'll be back. I have no desire to explore the bakery case and there's way too many small taquerias around to take any more chances with this high-volume, supermarket of a restaurant.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Iycf9KNRhxvR187Qu2zZHg", "review_id": "q0__KPh9o2JLQfZomC6EpA", "text": "I love La Tolteca the variety of truly authentic Mexican fare.  \n\nMy Mom was in town from Alaska and craving some good Mexican food so I took here to La Tolteca to get her fix.  We had a shrimp ceviche tostada, lengua taco, taco al pastor, and chile rellanos.  All were excellent and with the habenero salsa they had a nice kick that left a tickle in our throats.  \n\nI will for sure be back and I know anytime my Mom visits this is a must eat place for her.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "d2RAl63RTdfZF7kcuKcj-g", "review_id": "Uh3kc6nbnyCQxvYL79CMXg", "text": "CHILAQUILES! CHILAQUILES! CHILAQUILES!\n\nThey are like a punch in the gut that you will ask for over and over again.  Also, the little sammiches at the bakery counter.  With a slice of ham, a little bit of melted cheese, and a roasted pepper - on a sesame bun.  Worth ever literal penny you will pay for them.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "2U1l902B6fJ9lx77-l6q2w", "review_id": "lbGvibtf9lIjPV_48UffIQ", "text": "With so many places to eat Mexican food in Phoenix, this is my absolute favorite for Mexican casual dining. The staff is friendly and remembered me the 2nd time I ever came in, and every time since.  The ambiance and decor is fun and the food - oh the food is amazing!  I have brought several people here who doubted my claim of \"best in Phoenix\" and they all left agreeing with me.\n\nI confess that I tend to stick to a few favorites and always over-order, but it's all so tasty!  Their super nachos are much more \"super\" if you put carne asada on them instead of the standard ground beef.  I had never had elotes con todos (corn with everything) before coming here, but somehow, steamed corn on a stick with mayo, chili powder and cheese is a winning combination. Who knew?  There is no way to eat this corn daintily but it's so good that I don't care.  I can floss later.\n\nThe carne asada or carnitas soft tacos are consistently high quality but the real reason I pilgrimage here from clear across town is the fish tacos.  The mahi mahi is perfectly seasoned and flaky, with homemade tartar sauce and queso fresco.  I personally skip the rice and beans because they do use lard in the beans and that doesn't always sit well with me.  The salsa verde from the always well stocked salsa bar is noteworthy and good on nearly everything and just a few drops of habanero salsa on my fish taco is enough for great flavor and a little kick without totally setting my insides on fire. If you like ceviche, try the tostada de ceviche - a great little value for the price - shrimp, avocado, onion, tomato and lime for under $3?  I couldn't make it for that cheap!\n\nThe latest development at La Tolteca is the construction of an outdoor BBQ grill just outside the entrance closest to the parking lot. Perhaps this will reduce smokiness inside from the somewhat poorly ventilated indoor grill.  That would be great.\n\nBefore you leave, be sure to pick up some churros and a fruit empanada or two, or even some arroz con leche (rice pudding) at the panaderia (bakery). Even if you (like me) ordered too much and don't have any room left for sweets, they're just as good as a late-night snack once you get home.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4mJJR-TB5e6tbxC9RDqFFw", "review_id": "h5cLUgLxhtjUcCoS3TxOtg", "text": "Had lunch here yesterday and have to say that they have great carne asada burritos.  Fresh Food and a huge portion.  Definitely the best burrito I have had in Phx.  The only downside is the neighborhood--probably not the best place to be at night.  Reminds me of Taquerias in the mission district of San Francisco--yummy", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "nbofxFWHORebBHh10OgYLA", "review_id": "wFNdVcnT-Ro18tVdJQ45IQ", "text": "If you don't like La Tolteca, just go to Taco Bell for the rest of your life, because you obviously don't enjoy food. Your eating privileges should be revoked, in fact. \n THIS IS MY FAVORITE Mexican place in the ENTIRE COUNTRY, and if you look through my reviews, it's quite obvious that Mexican food is my #1 reason to live. The menu selection is HUGE. My favorites are: The Shrimp Tacos.. SO GOOD. Big hot corn tortillas, with gigantic grilled spicy shrimp, red & green bell pepper, and onions. Their Chile Rellenos are simply the best I've ever had.. They are egg dipped, stuffed with perfectly melted cheese, and the peppers are huge, spicy and ROASTED. *dies* YES. None of that soggy baby food tasting relleno you may find elsewhere. This is the real deal! Papas taco is great, Elotes are awesome, etc etc.. The only let down has been the Fish taco.. it's just kinda dull.. but why eat that when there are the OMFG FALL OVER SO GOOD shrimp tacos. Also the environment is unique, festive, and cheery, and the staff are great too.. the owner is a doll.. I just love her :D Before I forget.. THE SALSA BAR.. Absolutely the best salsa in Phoenix, and if you can't deal with heat, then go cry about it somewhere else.. There are several types and styles ranging from mild to BURN YER TONGUE OFF, and there are also roasted chiles and that marinated trio of carrots, cauliflour and something else I can't remember right now :P  I'm not even going to start about the desserts, cuz they speak for themselves..", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tQ5wiJ9TGUbmIqnO4-njWg", "review_id": "RHkOqllo1JOxeyjAkdk-oQ", "text": "La Tolteca is one of those Mexican gems in Phoenix that I get worried about too many Gringos (hey, I know I am one of them) finding out about.\n\nCheap, tasty. It is a seat-yourself eatery and small market combined with a bakery. I like that they have a decent selection of baked goods, but there are a few local panaderias that do it a bit better. HOWEVER, their salsa bar is top notch and their food is delicious. I personally love La Tolteca because it is one of the only places in the valley that regularly has green corn tamales available. The staff is always very pleasant, and the food is always good.\n\nThis place does get pretty hectic at meal times and on weekends, but the seating area is rather large. Sometimes the service gets a bit backed up, but honestly, it just adds to the lively feel of the place.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zjVOnjc7uEoDMOTepWUSMQ", "review_id": "pMAP9u5z6m0383Ku1PMF8g", "text": "Great salsa bar, yummy burritos, interesting location, and delicious bakery! Love going there.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DghMl81bONCh5ELnrgn4Fw", "review_id": "_w7cOBX0ENmdVKeOK2CZEQ", "text": "Service is fairly decent. Don't expect to hear \"can I help you here\" but a \"what do you need\" look. The food is a little above average. Serving size is large, guacamole is fresh, tortilla's are warm & flan is delicious. I recommend the fish taco's, the chile relleno burro and calling in your orders.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sWtIduPNp6MtUPrGnDcb8Q", "review_id": "-70Qy0NxVLmIU_V8BYqChQ", "text": "I love the legit places in the downtown neighborhood that have seen it through all of the transitions and still are respected and are staples in the community. La Tolteca is one of those Phoenix restaurants that has been there for decades. My grandmother used to buy her corn husks from them to make tamales, which is so amazing to me. \n\nI first went here for a burrito and fell in love with it's legitimate Mexican street food taste, and it filled me up and made me happy! The atmosphere is festive. You order at the counter, gaze at the bright colors surrounding you, and watch the wide array of people eating and talking. It's festive! There are no frills here, it is just simple and delicious. I have been back for the huevos rancheros and love the runny eggs and beans and fresh tortillas, aye! So good. I will keep supporting their authentic menu and spreading the word!", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ND95DgvN7ba8MabfXE3lsw", "review_id": "PsAxZIHDE95uGqU5q5LSAQ", "text": "This review is based solely on the market, since I haven't actually ordered food here.\nThat being said, La Tolteca rocks.\n\nThere's a Christmas tradition that I partake of, and it causes me all sorts of problems.  Every year I cater a holiday party, and every year I'm scrambling to get my preparations done.\n\nThis year I needed some butt.  Pork butt to be exact.  Not being satisfied with what I found at the grocery store and being in need of some Mexican spices I turned to La Tolteca.  I was not disappointed.\n\nThe butcher counter has a small but excellent selection.  You haven't lived until you see a window full of cow tongue!  The butcher was great and the prices were beyond reasonable.\n\nI'll definitely return to La Tolteca, and next time I'll actually eat there.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RSPGzQX39eTQ0Cdp17KS7w", "review_id": "PFeoeLgAaka2DRstcPZE3Q", "text": "Hands down the best flour tortillas I have ever had. I had a carne asada burrito and I couldn't tell you what the meat tasted like because all I can remember is that tortilla. It was soft, thick and flavorful, it definitely made the burrito.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "gmImSCRhliREDM-lVUa_Tg", "review_id": "n6sg4bU65cdmLMrmFbPo1Q", "text": "It was decided that the culmination of our Southwest trip would involve a \"grand finale\" for Mexican dining, so the burden was on the Yelp iPhone App as we sped toward Phoenix looking for a solid lunch place near the airport. Given that Yelp never fails, the deceptively named La Tolteca Mexican Foods was presented before us as an attractive option. Hesitant as to whether it was actually just a Mexican grocery store, we hustled in to see what the buzz was about. Now, I know I live in the Northeast (veritable Mexican food desert), but \"Oh. My. Gahhhhhhhhhhhhh...\" This place is amazing. \n\nOne of the most appealing things to me about La Tolteca was its no-nonsense approach to everything. Food is ordered from a board menu above a counter and prepared in a small kitchen area in front of you. Slightly further back lies the grocery store component which does have an interesting (Maybe typical for Phoenix, but what do I know?) variety of Mexican groceries and specialties to recommend it. Back to the food though... that really was the main event. I ordered a chicken burrito which came out quickly and was f---ing enormous. Imagine the beams of light shining down from above when I turned around a spotted the salsa bar! I was able to taste all of their salsas including the piquant green chili pepper one which I am still thinking about. There's a vast dining area to the back where you can bring your food and beverage to gorge and take in this amazing experience. Maybe I just love Mexican food too much... Who knows, but I was really a happy camper here. \n\nWe looked over and spotted some people eating burritos that were literally the size of loaves of Wonder Bread, so consider that as one more reason to go (though even I, self-proclaimed food eater extraordinaire could not fathom eating one of those). The prices are ridiculously cheap, and the food was amazing, flavorful and truly memorable. Overall, another highly recommended and worthwhile stop in Phoenix if you're nearby.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Mb0psF4WQF7gZSuZafVr-g", "review_id": "wt7V50rKZ7p7kWcxj_KUyA", "text": "We had to be near downtown today, and when scrolling through nearby restaurants on my phone I saw this one.  On Google it's rated 5 stars.  Here it's 4 stars.  And only a single dollar sign!  So we drove over.\n\nThe place looks like something you might find in Mexico.  No hostess.  Walk up to the counter, order your food, wait for your number to be called, walk into the dining area (ducking under a low arch if you over 6' tall) where you are greeted with basic tables and chairs.  Seriously...if you didn't know you were in Phoenix you'd swear you were in an eatery in Mexico.  They also have a bakery and a market attached to the food counter.\n\nOn to the actual food.  As this was my first time here I ordered the chimi.  I usually do that so I have a basis for comparison to other places.  My wife had the albondigas soup.  We both liked our dishes.  The chimi was done perfectly.  A light crunch of the shell.  Not overcooked, not greasy.  The chicken was moist and tender.  And it was a pretty big chimi.  I think one does need to add some pico to it because the chicken's seasoning was very mild.  The pico added just a bit of flavor that really made the difference.  And the Mexican rice was very nice.\n\nI wish it wasn't so far from home (Gilbert) because I'd love to make this my \"regular\" spot for Mexican food.  I would say it blows away just about every place else I've found in the Valley, and is neck-and-neck with Guerrero's (in Tempe).  I can't choose between the two at this moment.\n\nI hope to return here, and will be trying something different.  Their menu is pretty extensive with several traditional dishes (including menudo, lengua, and albondigas).", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q5DjOq6xjgCvMygPzQc4gg", "review_id": "FmIQTNGq--90bjUwRrmIyg", "text": "The grocery store is cool, pastries looked delicious and the overall vibe of the place was cool. But our burritos were not great. Moved to Phoenix 6 years ago and have yet to find anything close to a Bay Area burrito. What is so hard about having the whole thing heated through?? Still searching.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DJzbBORAJjTiTzFCEdoMQQ", "review_id": "80yDQYsP9ysQ0NoF-lfUFg", "text": "Wow. Currently in a chilaquile-induced coma. Been here a few times and I'm finally getting around to writing a review. It's smoky, kinda loud, with a butcher, bakery, market, and restaurant all in one. Today is the first time I've seen fellow gringos here, it must be catching on!\n\nMake sure to try the habanero salsa and chilaquiles. I insist! The chicken ones are the best in my opinion. It's probably enough for two people to share as a meal (or if you're a glutton like me you can eat the whole thing by yourself and be miserable). Also had the bacon breakfast torta today--amazing! Kept stealing bites from my dining partner in crime. have yet to be disappointed by anything here but the chilaquiles are definitely what I come for.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "j05oe8-L0Y4BgIXmlweEng", "review_id": "PVeZDiCB93JtTDlCwg4v2g", "text": "I don't understand why people eat here. The food is greasy, the restaurant/ store/bakery smells, and you get that smell with you in your clothes. I went over a week ago with some coworkers as an \"appreciation \" meal, thanks but no thanks. I am from Mexico, and even the street restaurants are better than this.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S5hUJTLbnCxidsR5IRsKzQ", "review_id": "TlU2x-yRsUowHyW4JI-XJA", "text": "Good selection of food but I think you have to make it your own if not you get a pretty basic plate such as shredded meat of your choice with green or red sauce. I go with the grilled carne asada burrito with jalapenos which are fresh and cooked as well. Even the vegetarian burrito with fajita veggies is delish. To make it even better they have a habenero salsa that is awesome! But BEWARE you will come out and smell like you been standing in front of the bbq grill pretty much from the smoke of their inside grill. Also try their sweet breads! Peace.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1a6TG-gBusSINawe-YsIuQ", "review_id": "bNKpKqzqyERVv2SIfj1yEg", "text": "La Tolteca is Restaurant/Bakery/Market and sells the best authentic Mexican food I've ever had in the states.  The atmosphere is fast paced/to-go style and there isn't a thing on the menu that isn't to die for!  No need to get dressed up, just sit back, get messy, and enjoy!", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "abrMcW5457gQ4ya379RPpA", "review_id": "-g0E8K_2gIepLaW6HVCq6w", "text": "I have not been here in years. I was very happy and excited to find that it is still as good as I remembered. I had a green chili burrito. It was a man's man sized burrito. It was packed with meat. I did not need to order sides, as this was very filling. The habanero salsa was just like Nana made back in the day. Good stuff. I left with a full tummy and my eyes rolling in the back of my head. Yummy. You have to try it.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Mb0psF4WQF7gZSuZafVr-g", "review_id": "Ijd2Tmi7tkt1nvmBecM14A", "text": "Visited again recently.  This time I had the beef burrito.  Oh...my...god...it was GOOD!  Very good seasoning, Unlike my chicken chimi last time, no need to add anything to the beef burrito!\n\nAlso ordered was a pork (carnitas) burrito.  Use the green salsa from the salsa bar and it becomes really good too!\n\nAnd we took tamales home.  Can you guess?  Yeah...they were really good!!\n\nIt's almost enough to make me wish I lived downtown.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XYmlbSSYt8lhwWbfpwR4rw", "review_id": "gpJdNJCY2OX4wilsm_pG3Q", "text": "Wow. Amazing authentic Mexican. Its the real thing. No frills, super casual, just damn good food. \n\nTheres also a Mexican grocer in the back to check out with all the real goods to take home and cook.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hduuRwJpz8gukqbFC26rcA", "review_id": "R4F6xGCi21fy2cwdK-1BsQ", "text": "Why do I always feel bloated when I leave...I must always eat way too much.  La Tolteca is very good, authentic Phoenix-style Mexican Food.  The corn and flour tortillas are great, as is the green tomatillo/avocado sauce.  The meats / fish are tender and marinates are tasty.  The portions are to huge (if there is one item to complain about).  Awesome bakery too...especially the tres' leche cake.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "o1_XGLgDbNqUUO7OSszShw", "review_id": "u1UvPFPoUbLxTKOvCfP8lQ", "text": "Amazing!  Order the super nachos to go!!", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gcyEUr4DXcbjnGRAWFtfAQ", "review_id": "KdwzLKim4G3OF30DMQqXKg", "text": "What can I say, Mexican food wonderland! I had the Torta Cubana (basically everthing in teh entire world plus an egg) that was the best I've ever had, and I'm a total torta whore. Wifey had the Chilaquiles, which were pretty spicy so beware. They had a great looking menu and the prices were just right. Wifey isn't crazy to come back, but I'd get that torta if I was in the area and wanted to eat until I puked...which is a compliment", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "69n2pM-TbaxrwwTRUwL1mA", "review_id": "em5DMSsljH-KdC3iZXE90w", "text": "They messed up our orders, they took forever, and the place is a little dirty. It's my belief that a restaurant or business should never express their political views, which this restaurant has failed at (signage). It was nothing too special. Tortilla's were good! But that's not enough to bring me back.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n6LeAoIuDR3NfIBEsmL_zg", "review_id": "1md7X506vueV8z84ie6qMQ", "text": "This place is the real deal.  No server, just order at the counter and wait for your magic number to be called.  There are so many tempting things around you to eat while you are waiting which just makes you feel like you are waiting forever.  They serve beer here so that's good to know.  If you are looking for a restaurant experience then go somewhere else.  The burritos are HUGE and the plates all come with rice and beans (this is important to me LOL) the salsas are all very good.  I will be eating here again!", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Rx2RD3sfwsbWJcydrm2bAg", "review_id": "0tsuNbqHgRjTP3hMVkmpaw", "text": "The red and green sauces have a gravy taste that complements the food, as opposed to being saucy, covering the food.  I had tamales carnitas in red sauce. The maza to meat ratio was perfect.  I actually ate the beans and rice that came with the meal.  They put cabbage on the top instead of lettuce, which made a nice crunch feel in the meal, and not just garnish.  \nDo not expect a beautiful sitting area.  It's a restaurant grocery bakery place in downtown Phoenix, right.  \n\nWonderful.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0fOPM1H03gF5EJooYvkL1Q", "review_id": "Dr1-wuzZcJP_c7HFNIxvVw", "text": "Had a much better visit then 1 year prior.  My Order was ToGo.  The A la carte Taco's were generous on the meat and flavor.  Especialy the Tripa and Pastor.  The Carne asada was my least favorite.   The Chile Rellano was very nice.  The  Bakery Items that I enjoyed were the Bread Pudding, not the american style but a buttery Bar/Cake style and the sweet Potatoe filled Empanada which was a sweat soft  bread filled with autumn flavored sweet potatoes.  I will return for the Tripas Taco, Chille Rellano and the Bread pudding without a doubt.   The prices are very reasonable and there is plenty of parking in this Market style Order and wait business.  Do not go if you looking for a Nueva taco bistro or fancy setting.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SU2IZbMDlAhsZwqFe5WWIQ", "review_id": "O7yl8r6-iczbQLFJ3on0xA", "text": "This place has great fresh cooked and made mexican food.  Out of all the mexican places in Arizona (which are alot but awful) I will go back here", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zGz5NI4sscO4_6YYH-qVtA", "review_id": "C8WDu7GCllkrTjlD4kGWdg", "text": "MUY AUTHENTICO!!\nWhen you see los chonchos eating here, you know it's good.\n\nI always avoid Mexican restaurants because everyone does this slap together something that's so standard and has no flavor unless you get some standard bright red sauce. WELL NO MORE!!\n\nMy friend had a Groupon (or something similar) for this place so we went. \nWhen you walk in, you're smacked with the delicious smoke from the FIRE-GRILLED meats they use for your meal! When I smelled that, my anticipation was amplified. You wander past the breads, pastries and cakes, and order from the board and take a seat. Your order number is announced bilingually when ready. Spartan seating, nice colorful tablecloths covered with plastic. Worn floor tile that can take centuries of traffic. You'll see what I mean.\n\nI had the pastor (pork) taco plate with refried beans (slightly runny) and Mexican rice (clumpy), and I accented with selections from the free salsa bar. The salsa bar has whole roasted jalape\u00f1os (you might need to peel some skin off) with onion slices (interesting roasted flavor), another section of veggies, then chopped onions, then cilantro, then salsas in descending heat to the right, begining with haba\u00f1ero red salsa on the left! Made me sweat! WATCH OUT, tell your friends, this is no ordinary salsa that you randomly grab and dump on your stuff. Pico de gallo is at the right end, and the MILD red salsa is next to it. The green salsa is DELICIOUS and mild as well.\n\nSin piedad por gringo: Habanero shot challenge! 2 people or more AFTER your meal. Have ice cream ready. Beer or water won't help.\n\nMy friend ordered two tamales, one chicken one pork, both wrapped in different leaves. Definite authentic flavor. We also got Jamaica (\"ha-MAI-ca\") which is a super sweet red hibiscus juice. You can also get bottled Mexican beers for $1.99. DEAL!! \n\nWater is located on the left side of the ordering counter in a self-serve container. \nExtra napkins (you WILL need them) are not readily available, you must ask for your plush paper napkins. Makes sense, they're more expensive, not cheap fiber napkins recycled from cardboard. \nThere's also a small grocery area. You can get fresh warm tortillas, a few veggies, some pork ($3.99/lb), authentic chicharones.\n\nSuper Inside Skinny: That's freshly made mol\u00e9 in bags at the grocery counter.\n\nCool Inside Skinny: 24 pack of Mexican sodas (Coke, Pepsi, Sprite I saw, but there might be others, maybe Fanta?) in glass bottles for $16. \nI usually buy them for a buck each at the gas station on the fly, but there's the real deal right there. Works out to 66.66 cents each as you can see!\n\nSo overall I'm sold and pleased with La Tolteca. \nTHIS is where you want to take your tourist friends when they come.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HpxGTDm60d9JapjN36JFSQ", "review_id": "82chWvbSE1dJCIDlqfwOGw", "text": "This has to be the most ghetto and disrespectful dive I've ever been to. I usually don't play the race card, but unless you are a Spanish speaking Latino you will not be treated well by the staff.\n\nAs soon as I walked up to the counter, a pregnant cashier rolled her eyes and asked dully what I wanted. I couldn't pronounce the name of the combo I wanted but I blurted out the number associated with it and it had a picture. She looked over her shoulder at one of her associates and said something. The only words I caught were \"token gringo customer.\"\n\nThey shared a giggle.  They were speaking in that half-assed Spanish that has a little English mixed in. Suffice it to say I was offended and promptly cancelled the order. I have not returned since then", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nN3Ym_sgqI5EQuC4AIJprA", "review_id": "O6_FzyCtiRWQknLtE-SBGg", "text": "With 4 stars on yep I was hoping for a tasty breakfast but after a long wait I got a plate of overcooked eggs, weird tasting greasy bacon, completely undercooked potatoes (how hard is it to cook taters until they are brown?) and the toast they served tasted just like the greasy grill, terrible. It was all really inedible as was the Menudo that my girlfriend ordered. Disgusting. Also people are in there at 10am drinking large beers, very weird place. Is it a restaurant, store, bar? Not sure.. I am sure it sucks though and I will never go back.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nDztQkdW7-gypP7GEFucQg", "review_id": "wXq6IblkYg6MxoyuOOM2dQ", "text": "If you want true Mexican food at a very reasonable price, and your plate not just full, but spilling over with spicy delights, this is THE place! I will definitely come back here!", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Mnk17mWTJ0nrb49MakSIMw", "review_id": "k9W6Kn0q3C1RS1Y8kKsP-w", "text": "One of the best Mexican Restaurant's!\nI've been to La Tolteca more than 5 times and everytime I've been there I've been satisfied. I love their tamales. I always get the red beef tamales. They are always warm and moist. Yum! I have tried the chicken tamales and they just aren't as good. They used to have a meat deli on the side by the register but when i visited a couple days ago it was gone and I'm not sure why. There salsa is great too! I love the guacamole and the extra hot salsa. The owner is so nice and you'll sometimes see her in the back preparing the food. One time when our order was ready, I brought the food to our table and my mother had ordered pork tacos by mistake and she meant to say beef tacos and they went ahead and exchange her order. \nI've read a couple of the comments on the breakfast and I wouldn't recommend it. My brother didn't really like eggs but I don't think breakfast is what they specialize in. Overall It's delicious and I will be coming back for more!", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "N6q91wGo-JY1yo-fMycjGQ", "review_id": "l05Pmldf8u34ICHeRRibwA", "text": "Some of the best Mexican food in the valley! The ribs, el pastor gorditas and chicken chimichangas are some of my favorites. The prices are also very affordable!", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DrWLhrK8WMZf7Jb-Oqc7ww", "review_id": "DFqL_81Gpv-qRwDpifLbQA", "text": "I went here to try some tamales and they were pretty authentic. This place has been around since 1947, so something is good here. For some reason, I ordered a dozen tamales because thats what your supposed to do around the holiday's right? The beef version had plenty of beef and peas also, but sauce wasn't as red as it could be. The green chile and cheese had whole strips of green chili and lots of masa, but Tolteca uses cheddar cheese and my preferred choice is some sort of white cheese for tamales. Every single sauce at the large salsa bar was too hot for this gringo as the sweat started pouring out of me once safely back at my house. The rice was good as a side dish, real mexican rice, but the fresh guac was also brimming with jalapeno's, so this was also a hot guac. Overall, probably better tamales out there, so next time, I will just buy a couple at a time and sample. They were $2 each, but a dozen was only $17 bucks. Flautas looked good also for next time.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ys187ij5Y9eeg5vxdZFLWA", "review_id": "gegtcJjpd7lKQmbuelQt5A", "text": "My favorite food is Mexican and this place offers some of the finest I've tasted. I came with my family and we're all from out of state. You'll find a lot of choices here and if you don't speak Spanish, you might get a little lost. However, the sights, smells and staff are fantastic. I ordered the super nachos to share. The meat was succulent and delicious, the guacamole was some of the best I've tasted and there wasn't anything skimpy about any of the condiments on the plate. The chips, too, were crisp, salted to perfection and fresh. I only wished I had more room in my tummy for all of it. I also ordered the Milaneso, not realizing it was a sandwich. I wish I had known that because I would have asked for it without the bread. But, it was a delicious cut of breaded beef with melted cheese and loads of iceberg lettuce. My mother ordered the shrimp fajitas and they were scrumptious. I would go there again any day and probably would be there regularly if I lived in the area.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5FJysPtwnF721auHHFEjfA", "review_id": "qXaO5pGg6deg77CJmtfu-A", "text": "A Wonder smokey mesquite smell hits you as soon as you open the door and walk in. \n\nThe price is right and the food is delicious. I've been here 5 times and had food catered once. If you're in the mood for Mexican food... This place is for you. With a large menu you have many choices. \n\nYou owe it to your taste buds to stop here.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SsqCn0TQsV8qlYGkcxOT0w", "review_id": "8_Wv6LhshTRYvXeeiMpgkA", "text": "La Tolteca is authentic Mexican in mid-town Phoenix.\n\nDon't worry about the neighborhood. They have a guard in the parking lot so you can relax while you savor the best Mexican cuisine in the Phoenix area. This is a lot like the street cafes to be found in Mexico with plenty of choices.\n\nYou'll also walk through the Mexican bakery on the way in and out. Lots of displays of authentic Mexican baked goods.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "72l3ZxDT5NBt7ep7gAjsFA", "review_id": "KDyqv0CqvThVo8M2PJSwYw", "text": "You could eat breakfast, lunch and dinner here and explore with every meal.  Food is fresh and hot and the salsa bar alone might be worth it.  Reasonable prices and quick service.  Only reason why I'm not giving it five stars is because those restrooms have got to change up - could use more than one stall per restroom so I don't have to wait on the chica putting her makeup on.  Looking for a meal you'll have to work off?  Try the LARGE nachos - naughty, naughty!", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GPBTrGZjM7m-hndPP9BrsA", "review_id": "NSght32IgwbcPhqzHb4SRQ", "text": "Not good. Sorry. I can get pass the decor if the food was good. Keep going. Big warehouse style with table and chairs at the end. Some good reviews???? Must be the workers.  No Flavor unless you add the sauce (a lot)! The server was very kind. So close to Mexico we thought it would be a no brainer.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bm27BTjCnBYGZiFstNMFLA", "review_id": "78gxM2vNuatFnEQBhGL51g", "text": "Today I decided to stop by one of my regular favorites. \nOf course I had to rate it 5+ stars, it's been an excellent trip every time I've stopped by, and enjoyed some of the best Mexican food I've had.\nLa Tolteca, is an all in one stop for what you need food wise. They have a small grocery section, to where you can even get yourself a 40-quart tamale steamer, obviously you can use it for other uses as well. They sell masa, and anything else you would need to make your own dishes at home. \nThey have an extensive bakery with fresh baked goods that they are continuously bringing fresh baked goods out. They make cakes, flan, tres leches, and many other delicious desserts, and can customize an order for you and make you anything you'd like. They even have samples available, and of course I'm one of those guys who goes hog wild on samples :)\nThey have a meat section too, to where you can get 1/4-whole chickens, ribs, and other meats. They make fresh guacamole, queso fresco, and many other delights.\nTheir food selection is huge, and it would take me awhile just to try everything from the 5lb super torta, he super burrito, soups, breakfast items, and many other foods.\nThey even cater!\nToday I had my usual, three mini cabeza tacos, refried beans, and horchata.\nTheir cabeza is the best I've had. It's juicy, crisp, flavorful, and not greasy in one bit unlike most places that make cabeza.\nThe beans were delicious and moist. They weren't dried out of pasty like you may find at some quick stop Mexican restaurants or chains.\nHorchata is great no matter where you go.\nPrices are inexpensive no matter what you get, and for someone on a budget like myself, it's a great deal. You can fill yourself up on food and not break the bank.\nI highly recommend stopping here and trying something new, it's not some Taco Bell so don't come in here expecting some Americanized garbage. This is the real deal.\nI know for one, I will be back, maybe to try something new, or to have some more delicious cabeza.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "lEuAnTPh9a3mIUZvtI0Ymg", "text": "It's a restaurant, it's a bakery, it's a market, it's Laaaa Tolteca! \n\nThis place is fun, the restaurant has been around for years and the quality of food is still solid. The dishes are mainly authentic, you order at the counter and seat yourself in a huge dining room. It is not always the cleanest place but it is easy to find a table. I love the salsa bar, so many choices and pickled veggies. I love anything pollo grilled, and the carne asada (yes not the best in town) is flavorful and juicy. \n\nGrab a horchata, order your meal and go by some dirt cheap pastries while you wait.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0rOIvxlURdppFMU9u5Ep5w", "review_id": "euyq1B-KcoCTDVvo1HamHg", "text": "Love this place especially for Brunch. Salsa bar, burro, cerveza friendly atmosphere. Feels like Hermosillo. Get some pastries to go.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DnwHp_A92KvllfaUIdFraw", "review_id": "xIb_jxpuf55jqtkeH8v8eg", "text": "Great real Mexican \"street\" food and such items.  Great quantity along with quality menu selections.  The decor makes you feel like you would be south of the border too! \nLove  this place!  They are sit down and to go, i think they cater too.  They have a panderia along with fresh tortillas to go!", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "R0KPnPBC7bimj2uyLXYeDg", "review_id": "xVx7bJ9cG443RfRSWZpmdw", "text": "Now that they have a delivery service I love them even more! Your great food delivered downtown Phoenix via BikeForceUS couriers is as \"green\" as it gets! RideOn!!! Love you guys :)", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oXkbuOiN9HDS3WgOQONfRg", "review_id": "Lre6kmMIkx4uJH6ABkRB9A", "text": "I dated a guy years back who LOVED La Tolteca.  Given the opportunity, he would have eaten there every day.  When he and I went there for the first time, I also LOVED it.  But I suspect that my love for the place was a bit (a lot) exaggerated given my infatuation with this guy.  Over the years, I've gone back several times.  The food is good.  It's sometimes really bad, too.  Overall, this place is consistently inconsistent.  The beans are usually runny, bland, and pretty gross, but occasionally, they're actually really quite good.  The shredded beef flautas are good - unless they are over-fried and the meat is an unchewable shredded mess.  While I find this place to be hit-or-miss, it's one of the few Mexican joints that aren't excessively Americanized, so it's worth the gamble from time-to-time.\n\nThat said, the bakery is exceptional, and one of the best Mexican bakeries in town.  The selection is huge, everything is usually really fresh, and it's super, super cheap.  The bakery takes orders for cakes (up to a full sheet, I believe) and the tres leches is really delicious.\n\nAll-around, this is a great option for solid Mexican food and really delicious pastries!", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "_F2Ty1xVkwGHDkxHpwabbA", "text": "I've been to La Tolteca a couple of times with Voice daily deals. Let me start by saying this place is not fancy, it feels like a restaurant straight out of Mexico, which is a good thing. This place has definite high points and low points. La Tolteca has very good cheese and beef tamales....the cheese tamales are very spicy and the beef is well seasoned and delicious and they both only cost 2$ each. They also have a really good salsa bar with delicious salsa verde. There are other things that are less awesome such as the carnita sopes, which don't have the same flavorful seasoning as the other items mentioned. The strawberry tamales are really odd....not bad, but odd. They're sweet, but not sweet enough to qualify as dessert. Also, their carne asada burritos are pretty par. I would recommend coming here and stocking up on cheese and beef tamales and reveling in deliciousness.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8YhLAmaYNHWSwAADbngtrw", "review_id": "2fD96_qZ2mH8GOyGDw4ANQ", "text": "Good homestyle Mexican cooking. This place has absolutely no frills. It has a huge menu, as well as a small market and panaderia. You order at the front and grab a table until your number is called. I absolutely melt over their sopes (both the shredded beef and carnitas are delectable) and their burritos are massive. Definitely a place with large portions. The prices are OK for what you get, though certainly not a bargain. \nLast time I went they messed up my friend's order. They were very polite and apologetic, and fixed the problem quickly and with a smile. Overall I love coming here. Great Mexican food in the heart of Phoenix.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6b2M5VFW6e0STe0N92pYkg", "review_id": "LYfjwc-6MzTMSnq8Cx8-hg", "text": "Tried this place out of the blue looking for a new lunch spot and I was impressed. They have a huge selection of food with some fantastic smells when you walk in. Everything is charcoal grilled and tastes pretty authentic when compared to most of the other mexican places I've been to around the valley. Great value for what you pay, and the market/grocery store side of it is pretty interesting too. I'll definitely come back here.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HU9BoN7bWUyQoQ7qX6w34A", "review_id": "QbOwLCI7YmRjG2IQ9PeRjA", "text": "The Bakery is closed. Sign says they are looking to open next week, and another says they are looking for a baker. No idea how old the signs are.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gQm2p1gmBPQ4f1sHxgRlbw", "review_id": "iOKcHBeDUYnT4_YL-s-DgA", "text": "This place is off the charts good, I had L.T cater my company party and everyone was in love w/ the quality food. If you don't mind the hood then def give this place a try. \nFYI- show up w/ an appetite Bc portions are big.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "i0A-c2yoHySmFhRV2sDR1g", "review_id": "git4_N9M1tquE4W9TS1IXw", "text": "This place has the best street tacos in Central Phoenix. I generally come here for lunch and order the tacos but they have lots of other great stuff. They also have a store here where you can get soda, beer, snacks, etc. They have a really good bakery here also. They do all their grilling over wood and the food has that great flavor. I sometimes get chicken and ribs to go from here and it is always really good. This place has been in Phoenix a very long time, I know I have been coming here for over 15 years and I will keep going back!", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y5m29ud-52jT2y4Xt6WGKA", "review_id": "W6QLc27uDQcx3llYLz8lpg", "text": "La Tolteca is outstanding. Passing through PHX and a friend (and frequent visitor to AZ) told me I need to stop here. He spoke truth. \n\nGet the chilaquiles! Get them. \n\nWe also had tacos de papa, and caldo de camarones...the latter was awesome too, delicious broth and packed with shrimp. The salsa bar had grilled jalape\u00f1os & habanero salsa we couldn't get enough of. \n\nI'll be back to La Tolteca. Five stars no hesitation.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0tfE1NWvtCOWhJ-UXdZJMg", "review_id": "d9kFSxkXjrwaOlUqU1JuNw", "text": "Good authentic Mexican food and panaderia. The price of the platters was slightly higher ($7-10  a plate) than I expected but the flavor and quality reflected that.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2CG5Yx6i0-QrIZXu4Rtj1A", "review_id": "zKikTnvz2J3Z-R_giKbB4w", "text": "Soooo disappointed - been going here for years for the guacamole salsa, and tonight we find it's no longer there.  On top of that, the shrimp burro which is my all-time favorite now comes full of green and red peppers and onions and very few shrimp.  The menu does not say anything about green and red peppers, and when we went back up to the counter, we were told the menu has changed even though the changes are not noted on the posted menu and they weren't happy that we didn't like the changes.  After all these years of going there - not again!!!!!", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "azzUC9-iKKz452R6u_ezLg", "review_id": "6KpV2g0aOVTD4Dn70ciorA", "text": "In 3.5 years I have eaten here at least 50 times. I have never had a bad meal \n\nTo say that I love this place would be an understatement. La Tolteca has the best casual Mexican food in AZ. Maybe in the entire nation. \n\nFirst of all everything is made in house. Try the Fish Tacos, they are off the hook amazing and so inexpensive that they blow my mind. Grilled Mahi Mahi, fresh corn tortillias, crema, cabbage, cotija cheese. A winner.\n\nThe Tacos de Papa are addictive. \n\nThe Ceviche Tostada is something that I dream about. \n\nIf you are into burrito's check this place out, awesome big rolls of home cooking. \n\nThe Carne Asada is delicious and so is the roasted chicken. OH MY GOD. \n\nTry the Elotes, all the grilling is over mesquite charcoal imported from Mexico. This is where I fell in love with grilled corn. You will thank me. \n\nThe bakery is loaded with delicious sweets. Take home a box of treats.\n\nI love you La Tolteca. Thank you for making my life so much nicer and saving me crom mediocre food!!", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e0Rls_7QxkVcFJtUXDaA0A", "review_id": "LeSqPgYj58psI-XnsdNp_w", "text": "This was a sadness pile on a failure plate.   I have had worse but never in a place so widely considered a treasure by the Yelping community.  From recent reviews it looks like this place is a shell of its former glory and that's sad, because the potential is there. From my experience tonight, the rumors may be true.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M6oU3OBf_E6gqlfkLGlStQ", "review_id": "we3bt14IuvSwD08EZt-1Yw", "text": "What does one do when they need to grow and the neighbors are gone?  Knock down a wall and pretend nothing happened. This is what La Tolteca has done.\n\nThe menu has no real surprises. Burritos, and the other usual fair. Prices are a doallr to two above other options, but you do get a scoop of guacamole with you meal. However chips are extra.\n\nThere is a salsa bar witch also has great grilled jalapenos. Too bad you must pay for chips to make full use of it.\n\nThe food it self was nondescript the tortilla was thick, the Chile rellno lacked the richness I had had elsewhere. \n\nJust a note this place smells from some kind of fire grilling so you will also smell that way when you leave.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SU2IZbMDlAhsZwqFe5WWIQ", "review_id": "TeEPYzjDxYZPzvb66iYi9A", "text": "This place is outstanding.  Not in a real good neighborhood but who cares.  The menu is great.  We even get the meat alacarte to go with homemade toritillas and bring home for another dinner.  The price is inexpensive.  Everything taste great. I am from San Diego,CA and this place almost is like I'm at home(Arizona mexican food is not the greatest if you are raised in CA.)  I found my home", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i2QqqRhuc20r27y_fx59KQ", "review_id": "tBsBEd6EeK09nIQb_J_quQ", "text": "I am fan because this was the first real feel Mexican joint I have found here in town that had a wide menu and deli that I felt like I could trust.  Great menu options, had my pozole when I wanted it (which is a plus)  the wife had tripa tacos (fried tripe) that was very good.  there is plenty of dining space and a real Mexico fell to the place.  As I understand it they have been in town for many, many years.  \n\nWhile we did not see it, it appears that they offer items cooked al carbon in their parking lot on busier days.  \n\nWe will be back.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Zs2iDW-IVYFOkEbHvcguPw", "review_id": "82Mh3uw58X_25SOJ3co3tA", "text": "What a sad torta, I'm not Mexican but I go to Mexico once a month and I live in LA, I had to try the Mexican food while in town... What a horrible salsa, the torta bread is not torta bread, the meat was not Milanesa and they put about two cups of iceberg lettuce", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "jxXOmNH_Oe24zIa5qi2u1A", "review_id": "T2XTTDpxNoJAFuCkDidgcg", "text": "I've been here several times over the years and am consistently satisfied. The place is shabby in a really perfect way; it's no frills, clean, grilled Mexican food that is delicious and budget minded. What they don't spend on decor goes into making delicious pastries and entrees. \n\nThis is my go to spot when I need a lot of salsa and don't have the time or patience to make my own. And I generally feel quite like the proud genius for my idea, and people eat what I bring to the party, then. Win, win!", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y1PelgD3NvDHNoFuSM4aMA", "review_id": "N2oGz3uMAA148QBflo9wUg", "text": "Foods great!! Try the burrito al pastor with green enchilada sauce!!! Atmosphere is OK but its what you would expect from traditional Mexican food place. Would defiantly go back", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "II8FE2-OAI2whtnn8eF7QQ", "review_id": "JuseQ_jf7RF3S9TLZCHWkQ", "text": "I just order 2 carne asada burros and a carne asada quesadilla.. as soon as I got hm...  just the flavor of the meat.. was not there.. I called and spoke with the manager.. and got lucky enough to get my money back..   last time I will go there..  if u want delicious carne asada burros go on buckeye and 7st.. there's a little lunch truck there.. (Phx best kept Secret) \ndon't get me wrong.. the tortilla,and beans were good.. but the rest.. well.. in the trash", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "II8FE2-OAI2whtnn8eF7QQ", "review_id": "MQbAj7_KOSOYIJ5gCyvaPg", "text": "went there today @4 right after wk.. the manager took care of what happened yesterday.. I took the chance again and order 2 carne asada burros again,but told them to cook the steak in there grill(they use real charcoal!!!) the girls told me that it's going to take 20mins extra.. I said that was fine.. sure enough.. the carne asada tasted waaaay better!!! wow!!!!! still needs to  improvement..", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x8y1nxyvDJ7fOySblW8mww", "review_id": "CnhHDnLhwgz_MHOsIkQcJw", "text": "Coworkers and I frequent this place occasionally and we are never dissapointed. Portions are huge, quality is good and prices are low. Every time I go I fail to order the 1/2 chicken off the grill and regret it... maybe I'll get smart one of these days.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ho6foHVJnBduNoFtKkA5pQ", "review_id": "itEWTmhEylCIxupXgDizNA", "text": "The food was good, however, 11 (and counting) of our 23 are now sick from food poisoning.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cytixGuXV_9sQfhadIBc5A", "review_id": "BEJ0zGcp8GuGog8z8SrJ4A", "text": "PLEASE, if anyone has recently experienced food poisoning symptoms after visiting this establishment (around June 25-27, 2014) PLEASE CALL: Paola at (602) 506-7171 to report your experience. We do not want anyone else to become ill. 11 people from our party have already become very sick. Thank you.", "business_id": "apCfJVnRyaw6oVUBKujpUQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "9Z05mtXrXJ-22PElwp1ahA", "review_id": "pc_FaGliHaxRwzCjWdc5bw", "text": "Love it. Hole-in-the-wall with Peking duck on demand. Try the greens and the snapper sauteed with ginger and scallions. Great noodles, too.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4ISG7_E0jmpjIZlBBtZnQQ", "review_id": "eG2t5EL2JE0RKDYBUc19yg", "text": "Great food, try the rice noodle dishes and ask for it \"dry\".  Also, the lemongrass scallops are fantastic.  They obviously don't care a bit about the decor, and you'll feel like you've walked into someone's ratty old apartment, but this is one of those rare cases when the food makes up for it.  The menu is a bit intimidating - it has 15-20 pages of dishes, but they staff is willing to help you make up your mind.  Some things not to try (I've been here several times, and not every menu item is good) - the 5 flavor squid has a creepy salty/sugary thing going on, and the sweet/sour pork is a little too dry and salty.  Everything else so far has been great.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cFC35FulkCpmFlVrhK8iHw", "review_id": "fea33yfza5FNl-XSy0AC6Q", "text": "This restaurant reminds more of Hong Kong (where I lived for a couple of years as a college exchange student many years ago) than any place in Arizona.  The atmosphere is definitely not upscale (more like some of the Long Wongs in PHX), and may be a bit of a culture shock to some, which is why I don't recommend it for everyone (4 instead of 5 stars).  The food, however, is very authentic, though they don't always have the exact ingredients that you would find in Hong Kong.  The dry flat rice noodles (ho fun) is among my all-time favorite Hong Kong dishes, and this place does it right. The clay pot dishes are also worth a try - really good. (Among the Chinese restaurants that I have tried in Phoenix, the Gourmet House of Hong Kong is #2.  Number 1 is the Great Wall, which I review elsewhere.)", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YoBu4TVcP5YHKOC35NPXQQ", "review_id": "I9OS6KLXrTP1E2QsKBapCg", "text": "i don't understand why this place always gets such good reviews everywhere. i guess the fact that it's not panda express or pei wei gets it some bonus points but honestly the food isn't that great.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2006-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AkLRwgw9ljUqXWyBNzpqXQ", "review_id": "85rurtJd6YKKhIXRvIQgRg", "text": "I crave this place, I dream of their Peking Duck. Better than sex, well maybe not better, but a close runner up. Went here with J.W. and a number of other friends for my birthday; great fun, fantastic food! Don't let the hoody decor scare you off, experience the Gourmet House!", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "8WQubmP7G0NM3IyzyMnCEA", "review_id": "75cHuZ2Bl7iKoz-6BPj0Gg", "text": "Awesome, super authentic Chinese soup.\n \nGourmet House of Hong Kong has a daily soup that's definitely a must try...but please do keep an open palate. \n\nThe soup changes to suit the season..with cooling ingredients in the summer and heating ingredients in the winter.  When I was there, they were serving a mixed root vegetables in a pork broth (note that slightly milky/cloudy color comes from lenghty boiling of pork ribs).  It was the best home made soup, I've had in a long while.  \n\nAlso the beef pan fried rice noodle was excellent with just the right amount of chewiness...but not for those who are afraid of a little grease in their food. If you're feeling especially adventurous, then I'd also recommend the salt & pepper tripe (yup, that's edible offal)\n \nBeware that not everything here is equally delicous or authentic...so unless if you're looking for panda express style Chinese (I personally do crave Panda once in while), then avoid the $5 lunch specials", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "D9aj6AjCyLp-zp8fozL8aQ", "review_id": "7TtLOfJz0bmrg3j5G-sWCA", "text": "This great family run restaurant is a fantastic restaurant-- authentic Chinese, served at bargain prices. The decor sucks, the lights are fluorescent, and there is a huge bill board in the parking lot. BUT, if you can look past some of its physical failings, the food is fantastic. Always dependable, always tasty. The menu is HUGE...", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jqVeTSin5GeRm0ceSg-PBA", "review_id": "69EVqKD4RqkQPLUzfDEqUA", "text": "I tried Gourmet House of Hong Kong today with a group of co-workers. I'll admit I may be a bit jaded as I would have preferred a place with a patio to take in this beautiful day, but whatever.  Yes the decor sucks, it's dark inside, and the restaurant is laid out weird...but it's those things that give this place it's charm.  The menu is huge...potentially the largest menu I have seen at a Chinese restaurant.  Service was quick and we had ordered, ate and had the check in like 30 minutes. Of course, since we were in no rush to go back to the office, we sat around and talked for another 35 minutes.\n\nThe lunch specials are cheap. Like $5 or under cheap. The portions are also a reasonable size, so it's a good deal for $5.  The corn soup was...interesting to say the least. Not something that I enjoyed at all.  I had the cashew chicken as my meal (it's not on the lunch special menu)...large portion, tender chicken, and lots of cashews. I didn't care for the light sauce very much actually and was disappointed when there were no green peppers in the dish. Also, the carrots tasted a bit off to me.  My co-workers all enjoyed their dishes, which included sweet and sour chicken and peking duck.  The bill for the five of us (including tip) was $40. So an awesome deal, considering two people can't even eat at TGI Friday's for $40 anymore.\n\nCan't say I will be running back to Gourmet House of Hong Kong, but not a place I would avoid either.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-02-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HTrWsW-JTi23miGSZDr3YQ", "review_id": "1xbgLACciAM7cC1ZwQAsyg", "text": "um. not great. i ordered the chicken lo mein and the crab puffs - and well, was a bit bored. the decor is shady. and to be perfectly honest, if i'm going to eat chinese it should taste good - greasy and with a ridiculous calorie count but good.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "0zC-ws9bQNv5zjTSXYu-NA", "review_id": "ab_YKDmdSsXnYM0MTX9v8g", "text": "Having lived in the neighborhood for eight years, I can't say much other than: variety, reliable, authentic. But what I'm really compelled to tell you all about is...\n\nThey now serve Thai! In addition to their already huge menu! \n\nThe Chicken Pad Thai is arguably the best I've ever had (I've had it in New York and San Francisco). Its crazy how good it is... I had to have it two days in a row to confirm. I've had the green curry and that was yummy - fresh veggies in everything, crispy and plentiful.\n\nIMHO, their decor rocks! I love the cheesy waterfall in the front, the chairs with coffee cup designs and giant turntable-centered family-sized tables. The green walls are an upgrade from the pink and blue that was there before. Go to Fate if you want to sit in faux-modern Ikea surroundings.\n\nThis place is classic Mc Do Well", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KGQu1on15VSK27U0oGtefg", "review_id": "Xq5a7gixr257-FagI84JTA", "text": "Is it normal for \"Thai-style chicken\" to look like pineapple? \n\nJust got back from lunch with my co-worker.  It was nearby, had decent reviews and I wanted Chinese. My co-worker, whose Chinese, jumped at the opportunity to go to a new place for lunch nearby since she usually only goes to places her friends recommend.  Overall - it was ok-good. Staff was friendly - suggested what I try. Co-Worker (CW) was excited about the Thai menu. She'd been talking about Hot & Sour soup and hasn't found any in PHX she likes except one place in the far away land of Chandler (compared to West PHX). \n\nHOneslty, she seemed a little disappointed in the food. Hot & Sour soup (from the Chinese menu, not the Thai H&S) was sour, but not hot. She had me try, and I'm no hot & sour judge, but it had some funky (read: not good) taste to it. They brought a wonton and egg roll with her #7 Thai combo (can't remember what it was called). Both were overfried. She mentioned it's like it was fried then refried. HOWEVER, the insides of the egg roll were quite tasty. Wonton- not so much. Corn soup came with my #1 Pad Thai lunch special...it was broth with corn. Very simple. I suppose I expected a little more but it was exactly what they said, corn soup. I should have gotten a salad. \n\nMoving on to the actual lunch. Pad Thai, I've never had much Thai food and I enjoyed this quite a bit. Now I can't compare this to anything else so it's just my taste buds talking. Is it normal for the chicken to look like pineapple? That threw me off - it was cubed and had a yellow-ish tint. It was very soft too - gave me a weird I like/don't like feeling. But i continued to eat and overall, I liked it. \n\nMy CW got the #7 Thai special that came in a bowl. Had lots of veggies, chicken in some creamy spicy sauce. She had me try the sauce and it was pretty good (I wish I had taken more to put on my meal from her bowl when she offered). I'm not so sure she enjoyed the place as much and I'm not surprised. At the end of our meal she mentioned she'd like to find a \"really good\" Chinese place to take us to and was going to talk to her friends. \n\nI wouldn't mind going back to try the Chinese menu - they have a huge selection and it's nearby, a great price for lunch, not busy and pretty friendly.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HZeFzs42f0iGaA-sP_hUnA", "review_id": "Y4Px968C3j6Ptu6TN4ADtA", "text": "Things to order that you might not normally order - but should.\n\nAsk what chinese greens they have. They usually have a bunch that aren't on the menu.  Order steamed with garlic. Chinese broccoli, ong choi, gai choi, bok choi are my faves. Order with black mushroom if you're feeling freaky.\n\nThe \"casserole\" menu is chinese hot pot. The taro one is great. My favorite is the fish filet and tofu. I order it with sauteed, not deep fried, fish, and soft, not deep fried tofu. \n\nThe fish fillet and green onion is superb.\n\nOn the thai menu, the papaya salad is the bomb.\n\nThe frog legs are pretty good! :)\n\nThe noodle soups are great. So is the congee, if you're into that.\n\nTry some of the more exotic stuff on their menu. That's where they really shine the most.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "g84VjttN28PWiv_WtdhnSQ", "review_id": "l-o18G-mBZh-p2LnWRypSw", "text": "So I sent the Lemongrass Shrimp back. They were gross. Not edible.\n\nI've only been here twice. The first time I thought the food was good. I had shrimp, a chicken dish and a spring roll and it was was pretty decent. The second time (tonight) everything was gross. Like my stomach churns at the thought of ever going back.\n\nThe service was very good, though. So at least that aspect of my experience tonight doesn't make me quesy. I feel bad wrting this because they were so nice. I was going to give it 2 stars but they were really nice to me so 3 stars.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9Z05mtXrXJ-22PElwp1ahA", "review_id": "eGbCR0NIUe4Fv82u9tCTFw", "text": "Gourmet House of Hong Kong has rolled out a Thai menu. I'm not sure what this means yet, but I'm going to find out.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MphD7VDOEb1KTjIp-oFoMw", "review_id": "0Oo2g6ZPPvnQr_HE_U6gnQ", "text": "The food is blah. I ate there for a long time just because it is the closest Asian restaurant, but really the food could be better.... OK, it could be a lot better. A long time ago, I used to love their frog legs, but now they are so bad I cant even tell you. The abundance of sauce ruined the crispiness of the frog legs. I was so disappointed!\n\nThey raised their prices by 50% or more on some dishes & sides. Some of the prices have almost doubled. For example, the small rice was $1. Now, it's $1.50 extra. The large was $2. Now, it's $3.50.  It is something stupid but still annoying.\n\nAlso, it is hard to order food from them over the phone... To tell you the truth I sometimes have trouble ordering food from them there because they dont seem to be able to communicate very well in English. And you always have to double check your order.\n\nThe food is inconsistent.  It's not great but it's food and still fairly inexpensive. I wont bother eating there again because their food keeps getting worse & worse. I have had 2 friends get sick from their food. Watch out for their chicken! My friend said he got undercooked chicken from this place.\n\nAlso, They wont give out copies of their to-go menu with the new prices on it. So you kinda just have to take their word for it on the new prices... It used to be a place we went often but it's getting to the point that I'm kinda just over this place.\n\nYah, the more I think about it, I'm way over this place.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8WQubmP7G0NM3IyzyMnCEA", "review_id": "FQEPkVJVDeKm9x_Zm6iYsg", "text": "Had Xmas Eve dinner at Gourmet and was sorely disappointed.  Wondering if the main chef was on holiday already.  The Peking duck was beyond dry and the sauteed fish was swimming in far too much gravy and didn't taste in the least bit fresh.\n\nKept wishing I had made the drive to Asian Cafe Express instead.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "GudUwh6EapiOn4umgKdJiQ", "review_id": "c4doKp7ghETLYmddzVk3ow", "text": "Really like the dry sauteed soy sauce bean sprout chow fun noodles.  I get take out here 2- 3 times a month -  have not eaten in.  The staff is friendly, helpful, food appears fresh and is ready to go in a heart beat.  It's rather lame they now charge extra for brown rice.  I go here mostly for the noodles, the tofu dishes I've had have been merely ok.  My partner enjoys the sweet and sour pork and kung pao chicken.  If I could do 1/2 stars, I would give Hong Kong House 3 1/2 stars overall - for this review, 3 is too harsh - so 5 stars for the noodles and fast service and the convenience.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oL8R3i_QdFDY08ELt_b7YQ", "review_id": "G2l1Ig03aUj600gjvUyeIQ", "text": "Until recently I have been a long time patron of what may have been the finest Chinese eating establishment in Arizona. There were many memories made here. I moved away several years ago which made it difficult to get back to one of my all time favorite restaurants. Recently between appointments I found myself at lunch time both hungry and near this landmark. I was unaware of the ownership change until I walked in and was not greeted by familiar or friendly service. \n\nSince I was on limited time I ordered from the lunch menu expecting the the same service as I had been accustomed. Wrong. The order was taken in reasonable time but the food arrived luke warm almost 35 minutes later as I was preparing to leave. The lunch special wasn't very special and bordered on disgusting. Running late for my appointment, I had to track down staff so that I could get a guest check and pay my bill. I can say that both service and food quality were consistent: SUB PAR. It is unlikely I will return.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hno-5CTo24tD9YRdglAZ2g", "review_id": "VaV-zSjgsocIG7JsY0qTzQ", "text": "Geee-ross!  The other half and I got take-out for this place.   But first a little back-story....  My dad's whole family worked at a Chinese restaurant in Philly from before I was born until the late 1990's.  My mother says she craved Chinese food the whole time she was pregnant with me and by proxy got me hooked on Chinese in the womb. I bless her for having done so. I love Chinese and could eat it every day...willingly.  I've tried Chinese in every city and country I've ever lived or visited, as I always love to see what's out there and experience the regional variances and interpretations. I can usually find something good, no matter how nasty or base a buffet, or made-to-order.  And Lord knows I love take-out and a movie on the sofa.  Great nite, rite?\n\nA few weeks ago I convinced the better half to go pick up Gourmet House of Hong Kong, if I paid and he drove. Deal. Done.  I ordered on the phone - no problems. It's rite down the street from our house, so dinner was steaming hot and in the living room within 20 minutes.  We queued up the DVD and we're ready to go.\n\nThe fried rice was yummy and OK.  Not the best I've had but not the worst either.  The BBQ pork app was good and I liked the dipping sauce it came with. Everything else was skank.  I'd say avoid the noodles at all costs. They were like nasty over-cooked spaghetti in a watery, flavorless sauce.  Even with soy sauce added, they did nothing for me.  \n\nI'm kind of sad b/c the other reviews on Yelp seemed pretty good.  The place is not that great looking from the outside, and never having been inside, I can't comment on that -- but I would never get take-out from here again.  At least we didn't get sick.  It was just bland-o-rama, which makes me sad.  I even threw-out the leftovers, which has only ever happened  one other time with Chinese take-out, when I left for vacation the next day and didn't want to stink up the fridge.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WcSgL85yRs3wuuu-VKQXcg", "review_id": "-XCFeZJcsAkvSq4fpuyNzQ", "text": "Ok - so I used to live minutes from china town in NYC...  so I'm perhaps a little spoiled.  I realize that.   I still have not found a Chinese food place here in phoenix that I'm crazy about...I'm pretty much resigned to the fact that I'm not gonna.\nThat being said... this is by far the *worst* Chinese I've had here so far.\nThey are right around the corner from where i live so i decided to give it a try for take out one night...\nthey got our order wrong, it took forever, and it was completely flavorless...  I had a few bites and lost my appetite. \nMaybe I ordered the wrong things...  maybe I was there on an off night...  \nwho knows.  But as far as I'm concerned - Vegetable lo mien shouldn't be that difficult to get right.  My boyfriends meal (forget what he got) was no better.  \nI won't be going back.  Its a real shame too since the location is ideal for me....", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nx2PS25Qe3MCEFUdO_XOtw", "review_id": "SNsTEznsD2iZD4YmUgiNdQ", "text": "This is my uncle's favorite Chinese place in Phoenix...and I have no idea why.\n\nIt's a little junk Chinese food spot...but it begs the question: \"Isn't Junk Chinese at least supposed to taste good?\"\n\nI mean, I know what I'm putting into my body isn't actually good for me, but Gourmet House of Hong Kong makes the act of eating it not even pleasurable...so what exactly is the point?\n\nThe spot isn't very clean (the bathroom=complete ew).  The noodles are gummy, the tofu is rubbery...The sweet and sour sauce was kind of good, but I think it added to my stomach ache (which began mid meal).\n\nThe crunchy things they'll give you if you ask--those are good.\n\nCrunchy things and a semi-doable sweet and sour do not a restaurant going experience make.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AnH84g9V10x41CXmCvcaFg", "review_id": "8NEE2cAA4ccslHEY8eYIng", "text": "*sigh \n\nAnother place that used to be the best in town, and is now an embarrassment. \n\nFood off the Chinese menu is still good, but the regular menu is no longer up to snuff. Sauces that were once delicate and light are now weighted down with starch and made unbearable with sugar. I went with about 6 other people and the only dishes we enjoyed were some pan fried noodles, and some stir fried greens. I don't even know what the greens were... maybe snow pea leaves... but they were good. Still 2 out of the 10 dishes we ordered isn't a good record.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f7etZ9-XUlA7nsIpFoaDRw", "review_id": "MQ_vLxuUWPoKz_mvlMI6_g", "text": "They offer an extensive menu of typical Chinese American restaurant selections, but also several dishes not often found in most restaurants, including several specialty noodles, soups and seafood items.   At times, they also have some Thai dishes.  They have several Lunch Specials for around $5 and quick service to go or dine in.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zCC6huLkNBEr3JUgQyxJbg", "review_id": "GHXnp4u_HyPPmdlkZoU3cQ", "text": "I suppose if there is one benefit to being single and typically eating alone, it is that you can try new, perhaps more obscure restaurants without worrying about poisoning your date. For lunch I set out to find a restaurant on McDowell. The neighborhood looked a little sketchy and the parking was minimal. I pulled in a lot which turned out to be the incorrect parking for the place I was visiting. Maybe it was a sign because the other place appeared to be closed, so I headed back toward the car and noticed I was in the parking lot for The Gourmet House of Hong Kong. I was hungry and I like Chinese, so why not? \n\nThe place didn't look that big on the outside, but it was very spacious inside. You walk in through the kitchen and the staff takes you into a large dining room. I also liked the chairs- a wooden chair with a cut-out design of a steaming cup of coffee...or maybe that is hot tea...either way it was cool. Speaking of large, the menu was expansive. A lunch time menu had a good selection of food for about $4.50 each. The regular menu was over 10 pages and as I flipped through and saw squid, live lobster, duck, frog legs and other things I didn't want, I became worried again that it might in fact be more than I hoped for.\n\nI settled with the Kung Pao Chicken which came with steam rice. I added egg drop soup and the waitress asked if I wanted an egg roll. I then bumped up to the lunch plate that included the entr\u00e9e, rice, egg roll and to my surprise a hidden fried rangoon. The soup came out almost immediately. First sight told me this was a hearty soup - I took a sample and YUM! Good broth, good egg and a ton of veggies - celery, mushrooms, onion and snow peas filled the bowl making it filling even for a small. \n\nThe food came less than 5 minutes later. The Kung Pao was loaded down with onions, green peppers and lots of peanuts. The sauce was sweet and not overpowering, but there was a subtle kick to it. The egg roll was good, as was the sweet and sour sauce. The mustard sauce was very strong and one taste opened my nostrils. The total was $6.08 for the plate, $1.69 for the small soup. \n\nI stumbled upon this place by accident, but I am glad I found it. That and the sign on the inside proclaiming an award for Best Chinese by New Times Magazine (couldn't see the year) said I will be back next time I am looking for some Chinese close to the office.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZrUZtLgLOn15v2NIZl-oKQ", "review_id": "u3n_cCyH1cHLIHu6VBIXXQ", "text": "There are only two reasons I usually go to Gourmet House of Hong Kong--I need cheap, fast Chinese Food that's not packaged in a panda logo and I want a place where actual Chinese  people are behind the counter. The food isn't bad. It's what you'd expect in a Cantonese style place. But whatever I order seems boring and uninspired. Last time I had chicken and vegetables (really weren't many veggies) and a side of fried rice. I was disappointed that it was just white rice with bits of egg. I thought there would at least be some onion or scallion. And the rice still tasted more steamed than fried. I think they are playing loosely with the definition of fried rice. Anyway, I was glad last year that they fixed up the decor. The peeling paint on the outside did not do much to whet the appetite.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BrMAT3gHEeKXM4zNsJGvDg", "review_id": "NchEpr6D06oO3SiyQTkFtA", "text": "We found this place by GPS. It was really much much better than what we had expected before entering the restaurant. \nI highly recommend the daily soup, which is authentic. All other entrees we got were fabulous.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M6oU3OBf_E6gqlfkLGlStQ", "review_id": "9fceO2YwOCFKFCmhKG3g9A", "text": "Lunch is down to a science here. No waiting for a seat, If you know what you want you can order quickly, your included soup comes seconds later and the meal along with the check only a few minutes follow. Perfect for a fast sit down lunch. \n\nthe lunch menu is quite cheap $5-7 and for 1.50 more they will give you a egg roll and crab puff, however most skip this option. I enjoy the vegetarian options. There is the monk style vegetables with tofu in a light sauce. Pad tai with tofu, and two fish options and a vegetable fried rice. If you like it hot every table has a container of crushed red pepper in oil, it adds a real flavor punch to any meal. Most meals come with seamed rice and for .50 extra you can get brown or fried rice. \n\nThere is a refrigeration full of many exotic beverages both alcoholic and non however I have yet to try any of them. The outside may scare some away however the inside is decent and the chairs are from a old coffee shop. \n\nGreat for a lunch the food is decent and the options are nice if you are in the area.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0zC-ws9bQNv5zjTSXYu-NA", "review_id": "buE-dL4Pl_MWYZ-HhBpc3A", "text": "Adam M. was absolutely right: The Chinese Broccoli in Garlic Sauce and the Mixed Seafood Hot Pot (Casserole) are really, really amazing! I've also become a big fan of the Tomato Sauce Shrimp - tastes nothing like what you're thinking. \n\nEat these items we recommend or be seriously disappointed trying the chinese staples you've become brainwashed into enjoying elsewhere.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ENJpS6i-s9hWiQg9ZGwevQ", "review_id": "8w_FyfEzIkbczZj5ova0dw", "text": "Great authentic Hong Kong food.  I don't like all of the food they serve, but the stuff I order is the exceptional.  This is one of those \"hole in the wall\" places with great food. I highly recommend the Chow Fun, the Hunan Beef, ginger and green onion snapper (fried)...\n\nThis is one of my favorite spots.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N6fXTxMFxtHntDZnEotAtw", "review_id": "PsOhAgmPgIV3Xu24-giYtg", "text": "My wife and I were introduced to Gourmet House a long time ago. Nowadays it seems it's more the odd take-out order instead of going to the place, but today I met a friend for lunch at GH and liked it very much, again.\n\nFood was quite simple but nicely presented. Really tasty chicken with bean sprouts, a nice simple celery vegetable soup as a starter.\n\nIt's much cleaner and has great plates, wish I had them at home!\n\nI look forward to going again and diving deeper into the huge menu.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hjJPKQ1Ah91h3fVbc8GsOg", "review_id": "s_p6eCR13v67qbezVlDUgw", "text": "FOOD: Mediocre, Menu is pretty extensive for a small Chinese Joint, basic Lunch menu for under $6.  I typically come here with my co-workers and we do it family style.\n\nSERVICE: Mediocre, not too much too complain about, generally nice when ordering\n\nAMBIANCE: Dive (x3) inside and out, same goes for the parking lot.  While its a pretty small place, they do have tables that can accommodate a group of 12.\n\nCONCLUSION: While the FOOD and SERVICE is a respectable 3 and 1/2 stars, the overall dingy appearance inside and out brings it down to a 2-star.  I have noticed a bug crawl up one of the picture frames one time in the dining room.  I have not been back since.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zBoxoWxyzDVziZllC7m6qQ", "review_id": "PYHeyPi10Fm2baX9VwzS4Q", "text": "A great authentic Chinese restaurant. The Five Flavor Squid and Won ton Noodle soup with BBQ Pork, is as good as any I have had. Even compared to restaurants in the china towns of Washington D C or New York City. I have been coming here since 2005 and have tried most things on the menu. I haven't had a bad dish yet. \n\nThe service is prompt and friendly. It is a very casual atmosphere no need to dress up here. The food coming out of the kitchen is just good, real Chinese food.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "E57V8rkRheDr5g_9MNAQwA", "review_id": "ARmRUu-7ed3wkxDOB2r8kA", "text": "I really should not enjoy bashing a Phoenician dynasty in the opening lines of this review, but what the heck, PF CHANGS SUCKS.  Yes, I said it, Its garbage.  Its a semi formal dining hall serving bland white meat chicken in a variety of sweet and sour sauces.  Restaurants like PF Changs exist, so that people don't have to motivate their taste buds to explore further reaching foods, especially Asian cuisine.  \n\nThen there is the Gourmet House of Hong Kong, masked in an entire ideology against Chain/Bad Chinese restaurants.  To say this is a \"hole in the wall\", would be an understatement of epic proportions.  Found on the corner of right around 10th street and McDowell, this inconspicuous dining hall stands, ready to show anyone who will listen, what true Cantonese cooking is. \n\nUpon entering, do not be scared. No, it is not travertine tile, elaborate fish tanks, black napkins and the playmates of the month serving you your food.  Yes, that is really just a plain circle table with a white paper napkin and some soy sauce and chili oil containers. Yes, the restaurant is old and beaten up.  Yes, that is the smell of fish in the air, do not worry, in around three visits you will be swooning for that sweet aroma to come to your table.\n\nNow lets talk about what matters.  THE FOOD.  Hands down, the best noodles in Arizona.  I recommend the shrimp chow mein.  It is a bed of soft egg noodles, crunchy on top with at least a dozen U-20 size shrimp and baby bok choy resting on a delicious sauce.  I could have this dish by itself every other night of the week and for ten dollars, I might as well.  The wor wonton soup is a deep flavorful broth, filled with not just one piece of broccoli and a few wontons, but swimming with shrimp, beef, chicken, vegetables and wontons.  The crispy dry noodles are a great accompaniment to the soup and are always on the house.  Want to try something different? How about a \"scramble with shrimp\".  This is just as it sounds, a Cantonese variation of egg foo young, that is a medium bed of fluffy scrambled egg with shrimp and green onion mixed in, just phenomenal.  Right now they are serving 1.5-2 pound lobsters for eighteen dollars. That's a ridiculously great deal for such a large lobster. They will make it any way you want, I recommend steamed with black bean sauce and green peppers.  \n\nI could go on and on and about this place, but I will stop here.  Let it be said though, if you are looking for atmosphere or a contemporary hip restaurant, this is not your place. If you are looking to get down and dirty and eat some real Cantonese cuisine, you will not find a better place in the valley.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k_vWGNkwYkigOnbEMNMOvg", "review_id": "efdPaQ1UdtRV2HnfmzVkbw", "text": "ive had better.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sbaL5L5E0hS9ZJwiGojkZA", "review_id": "AI7I-W_BiHLYuLScoNYLyg", "text": "I would like to make my rating based on three things: Food quality, customer service and consistency. I've tried MANY asian food establishments here in the valley since moving here three years ago and this is by far the best I've had! I usually order To Go and my food is always ready before I get there and am greeted with a kind hello and an appreciative smile (how nice!). I've ordered from them many times and have been impressed everytime. Thank you for the great food!!", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1PWFPOmqvLx3sGKuuKQr9Q", "review_id": "XLdbHY5j0KAbiUOkLsqApQ", "text": "I really don't understand all the complaints about this place.  I've been going here for years, and the food has always been solid, cheap, quick and really tasty.  The menu is huge, and I have no complaints about the service or cleanliness of the place, either.  \n\nI usually get the fried tofu with garlic sauce.  It's transcendent.  Crispy, delicious triangles of fried tofu and a fantastic mushroom-garlic-onion sauce with some brown rice....I have dreams about it.  If I have the cash, I'll get some spring rolls with spicy mustard, which are a hot, crispy delight.\n\nHaters gonna hate, I guess.  I just wish it was open all night!", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "tlSSQwfHYJany7wPoTH46A", "review_id": "Uft6u8gjTydu15QEy_pUrA", "text": "I only ever do this place for take out when I'm in the area, or if I'm looking for something special like congee. If you have not had congee yet, do it. It's awesome rice porridge. (Don't do the thousand-year-old egg though, it is interesting, but not nearly as awesome.) \n\nI had my hopes high after hearing so many good things from long term Phoenicians in the valley that love, love, love this place. Oh, how the mighty have fallen. Or just kinda settled. \n\nAnd you know what, it's okay to settle some nights of the week. \n\nNot every night can be a mighty! flavor! explosion! If that was the case then Pei Wei and Panda Express would have gone out of business years ago. Fuck it. I'm giving an extra star out just for not being a tepid commercialized variation of salty brown sauce plus rice. In yo' face, Pan-Asian corporate \"cuisine.\" \n\nThe prices are right, the food is piping hot, and the menu is extensive. A perfectly adequate option for Chinese take-out.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0qIsBt4EzBDCKrIviV55Ew", "review_id": "-L-5Fvypq9ShJhl_RcKkEQ", "text": "I\"m a fan, I like it I love it I'll eat more of it.  This place has the biggest duck menu I have seen.  If you want to put a Chinese restaurant to the test try their Peking Duck.  \n\nWhat Can I say Price is Important\nThis is not a $5.00 all you can eat, but the lunch menu give a great value. For under $8.00 you can get a large meal.  \n\nI like the servers they are short to speak but know their menu and everything is prepared with speed.  This location has its slow times, but if you look close its a big restaurant and even has a back room.  \n\nMy fav\nI would say the Egg fu Young brings me back, it must be the gravy.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ND95DgvN7ba8MabfXE3lsw", "review_id": "ce8ZdOLZx7rwkT68dJwI9w", "text": "I think I was spoiled growing up. \n\nI used to live ten minutes away from the best Chinese food restaurant I've ever eaten at. I've traveled far and wide and still nothing matches my home grown favorite. Alas, the ten minute drive would now be a two hour drive. \n\nSince moving to Phoenix I've been on the lookout for good hot and sour soup. On the advice from Iain B, I decided to give gourmet House of Hong Kong a try. \n\nI've driven past this restaurant many, many times and never once did I think about stopping. The neighborhood isn't what I'd call inviting and the building itself doesn't exactly say, 'Eat here!' Nevertheless, I had faith in Iain and would see this thing through. \n\nThe menu is huge, like maybe a hundred items deep. Sifting through all of the choices it was nice to see all the usual suspects, but some relatively unique dishes as well. \n\nThough I came here specifically for hot and sour soup, there were so many enticing options I decided to get a little crazy. \n\nTakeout Order: \n\n-Crab Puffs \n-Mixed Veggie and Wonton Soup \n-Curry Beef Stew and Noodle Soup \n-Wunan Beef \n-Sweet and Sour Chicken \n\nTotal: Around 25 bucks! \n\nFifteen minutes later I was able to sample the food from the comfort of my home and WOW! This place is legit! For the price I would have been pleased with adequate food, but each item really blew me away. \n\nThe crab puffs were more crab meat than cream cheese, with great flavor. The Curry Beef stew was amazing, with an excellent flavor (they actually put this in two containers, one for the beef and noodles with one for the broth. Nice touch!). The Wunan beef had just the right amount of fire to it, and was just plain delicious. \n\nI'm already planning my next trip to Gourmet House of Hong Kong. The quality of food is truly amazing for the price. \n\nOh, and next time I'll get the hot and sour soup.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "U9FkKt-JxiBx_bCmbrD8tA", "text": "Not impressed whatsoever. Everything here tasted a little off, and it was very expensive. I've been here twice and my favorite thing in Chinese restaurants is hot and sour soup. Gourmet House of Hong Kong's hot and sour soup is an abortion. The ingredients in the soup are weird looking, the shrimp are little brine shrimp looking things about the size of a pencil eraser, and the taste of the soup is really gross. It's sweet and kind of tastes like bad faucet water.\n\nAs for the main dishes, they lack taste. My Kung Pao Chicken was completely bland, and this is supposed to be a spicy dish! For Chinese food this place is pretty gross, and I'm surprised at how many people love it. I guess there is no accounting for taste, which most folks apparently don't have.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4CgusCZkipvUhvBZrRD46w", "review_id": "E20_NPvqbHLLIZEHpUdP1w", "text": "I am a native New Yorker where the best Chinese food exists in almost every corner.  There is no such thing as bad Chinese food in NY.  I tried the chinese food here and it is EXCELLENT.  Had the egg drop soup and the won ton soup.  The wonton soup was off the charts. Wonderful flavorful broth with a truly meaty wonton with very light dough.  Amazing.\nAlso had the chicken with honey walnuts.  I couldn't believe the amount of walnuts given as well as the lightness of the batter.  We also had beef chow fun with gravy.  As good as it gets.  Of course the place is not upscale but I didn't go there to eat the walls, tablecloths or the booths.\nIt's a place with delicious food and good value.  The people were all very personable and polite.  They answered the many questions we had since it was our first time there.  We also had dessert.  The darkest chocolate ice cream I have seen in a long time.  Yummy.  All this for under $25.  Can you believe it?  Get there!", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "viizjKdHXHcMEG9jvmCRwQ", "review_id": "YmqGMkungk3MLrRk8JoPhg", "text": "Ekkk! We went here after reading great reviews and seeing that it was one of The Arizona Republic's top 10 chinese spots in the Valley.\n\nNothing was good, I'm sad to report. The sweet and sour soup had such an odd overly bitter taste, it really wasn't edible. I ordered their version of Happy Family and the \"spicy brown sauce\" was watery, sweet and made the veggies soggy. My husband ordered the bell pepper chicken, which was just OK.\n\nWe got our order to go, otherwise I would have sent the soup and my dish back. And maybe would have had a different experience...\n\nWe've had such a hard time finding a good traditional chinese place in Phoenix.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 7, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "rTMsw1YYYQhzrXX9ovtLJw", "review_id": "nf7ZNiEHLKA5OvRsXRJUDQ", "text": "Mu Shu was closed so we gave this place a try for takeout. Sundays and Asian food, I know. I'm Asian.\n\nCurrently suffering worst food poisoning in this decade, the kind that tears your back up from violent heaving.\n\nDon't get chicken.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9bP3urjM__IP5csFh9ZsuQ", "review_id": "eVKjzPlMKFkr7QLyIPCEZg", "text": "Not a fan.  Had the sesame chicken lunch combo and did not like it at all.  The soup if a veggie and if you want egg drop it's a $1.00 more, the fried rice has nothing fried it's just yellow rice.  The chicken was hard and the sauce wasn't good.  It was just not a good experience.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yYj1JaGGRoALw_7BBcnESg", "review_id": "sfqmuVJ3aa_UwrsPVqHoBg", "text": "After a few recommendations, I finally paid a visit to this restaurant.  I'm glad I did because it was really great!  The building isn't the nicest but the food certainly makes up for it.\n\nI ordered a few dishes for our family.  The Beef Chow Fun was my favorite.  This noodle dish has really great flavor.  We also ordered the Mongolian beef and Chicken with Garlic sauce; both were fantastic!  Our last dish that we ordered was the Green Curry with Chicken.  This was also good, a little spicy and a little sweet.\n\nOverall, our meal was really good and we will definitely be coming back here again.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iQQ4TQ-QHGMrLlgq7GUeYQ", "review_id": "9pbzezGIpZeu_Yo3lwX8lw", "text": "I have driven 7 hours to eat here! i am Chinese and have lived in SF so I have had my fair share of Chinese food. This is the real deal. My wife and I stumbled upon this place 4 years ago. We have literally made trips to Phoenix from New Mexico for the food at GHK. Food is consistent, authentic and just damn good. Be careful, I am pretty sure the staff and chefs customizes your food. If you are non Asian and order sweet and sour pork and egg foo young, you will probably get Americanized Chinese food.  Our favorites are the lobster with ginger and scallions, satay fish pan fried noodles, walnut shrimp and beef chow fun. Ask the waitress for authentic Chinese.  And tell them the Fat Chinese guy from New Mexico sent you. :)", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "reA0fUlY3UUHXES1ZgNbkA", "review_id": "qzQ-pTxXvanBHXfn7VVZeg", "text": "\"Recently refurbished Chinese restaurant in an old part of town.\"\n Go through the front door and you find yourself in the kitchen! Lengthy new menu with prices about $8-11 per entree. Service was excellent, even when we lingered for an hour after the meal, visiting. Food came out quickly, portions average size, ingredients looked and tasted fresh. We ordered \"deep fried fish\", that had black mushrooms, onions and slivers of pork, in a brown gravy. Extraordinary taste and smell!! Also had Sechuan Shrimp, a spicy dish containg many medium sized shrimp, flavorful, mildly spicy, both served with rice. They offered a special dessert, mango with sticky rice, but we passed, as we were full. They close at 9pm.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cXnWZPcrtHjKXbcNzulg2A", "review_id": "2uiVww2K9rvpxUE5D6FG0g", "text": "Let me start with the positive. The corn chicken soup was hot and the won ton chips were a nice addition to the soup. The chicken egg roll was very greasy. My main dish was the cashew chicken. It was white meat but had to pick through it to get a decent piece without icky's on it. The flavor was bland, so I decided to add chili paste. It was hot, but tasteless. It was on the way to downtown, but will note return here again. YUCK!!!", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "slBhRBWNIb4mjcLy8LLkLQ", "review_id": "LIE40slua556YrJR1fg2Tg", "text": "I am going to start off by saying I am an egg roll snob and they got 4 stars alone on that yum! The location is a Little scary I'm not gonna lie but once you get in it is very cute. The service was great I was a little nervous when we walked in and no one Else was there I had the sweet and Sour chicken and my boyfriend had the Duck, My chicken was very tasty as far as the duck the skin was good and crispy but to greasy for the actual meat and would not really recommend that but the egg rolls and sweet and sour sauce were out of this world I can't wait to go back again...", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BjwXX-sChcjx2E55B_7rXg", "review_id": "a2w8ZqnZmgOoxVY8HbT2LQ", "text": "If you can look past the giant Meth billboard right outside and the general uncleanliness of the entire establishment, it's pretty wonderful... especially if your intentions involve eating a whole lobster, like myself.\n\nGourmet House of Hong Kong has the cheapest whole lobster dishes I've ever found, anywhere. I don't mean a measly, mid-western, tourist trap restaurant kind of lobster, I mean a damn good, meaty, savory, juicy morsel of deliciousness.\n\nIt's served a number of ways, but I usually go for the black bean sauce style. Then, I eat like nobody's watching, vow to never let my boyfriend see me like this, and usually end up getting sauce on my face, clothing, table, neighbors, etc. Go messy, or go home.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "40-dPni2cbqyYZ21OHN63w", "review_id": "-3PsVARERQ-Rji6dxyuGbg", "text": "I don't get some of these poor reviews.  The decor is spare but attractive, the place seems clean enough to me, the prices are good, and I've never had a bad meal there over the past 20 years.  My current favorite is the mussels, either ginger-and-onion  or black-bean.  The mussels are big and plump and plentiful, nicely presented and piping hot.  My friends have liked their dishes, too.  I've had worse Chinese food (including in China), but seldom better.  Just wish I lived closer, but I can always make an excuse to travel to a place I like as much as GHHK.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gozF-PhGaYGh3sn4Jp0fPw", "review_id": "5snF8ssP1NF05lriXDLMNg", "text": "So I thought reading their menu, seeing it in Chinese language and in the \nChinese District . . . it could be a real find -- I love dives with surprisingly good food.\n\n I was soooooo disappointed.\n\nThe egg drop soup was vegetable soup and just warm.  A minute after my soup\nwas served, my main course came out.  It had two items--pea pods and pork.  Not very BBQ flavor, rather a funny flavor.  No other veges such as water chestnuts or bamboo shoots.  The minimal sauce was very bland.  The rice was not fresh.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "698_Zx0Nz7LqnSR-yUmqzw", "review_id": "6Rf99EYHdE8mLOZFpb2HRw", "text": "I have been a loyal customer here for 15 years. The staff and food are great. The prices cant be beat, especially during lunch hours. A great variety of food from seafood to vegetarian to meat and poultry dishes. This is truly a Phoenix gem!!", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GAi1j1Qlp4aj4eJ61iU0Nw", "review_id": "RmyIA7Y_Wo87ULBSvv6xGw", "text": "I love their NOODLES! Try the Shanghai Noodles with vegetables (order it dry).", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ENJpS6i-s9hWiQg9ZGwevQ", "review_id": "oXhv4wcEt1jpfdSE8C5TRg", "text": "Great authentic Hong Kong food.  I don't like all of the food they serve, but the stuff I order is the exceptional.  This is one of those \"hole in the wall\" places with great food. I highly recommend the Chow Fun, the Hunan Beef, ginger and green onion snapper (fried)...\n\nThis is one of my favorite spots. \n\nUpdated:\n\nWe have been visiting this place once or twice a week and we are still loving it.  I just added sesame chicken to the rotation and it is also amazing.  We love this place.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9vRydl2M14-ZhF77fTSCbA", "review_id": "tDvgZc-XGCINeusVyMBJ9A", "text": "My wife and I lived in Bangkok, Thailand for four years while on assignment for the American Embassy.  While there we were exposed to all levels, including the finest, in Chinese cuisine.  A few years after retiring we moved to Phoenix and, for one reason or another, have been disappointed in the quality of Chinese cuisine found here.  That is, until last Sunday when we accepted a recommendation to try The Gourmet House of Hong Kong with friends.  We ordered several of the soups and entrees.  Prices were reasonable, service was excellent and all items were quickly served piping hot.  This first experience here brought back wonderful memories of the lengthy time we spent in Asia.  Items we ordered were Wonton Soup, Hot and Sour Soup, Green Curry Pork Clay Pot, Egg Rolls, Crab Puffs, Kung Pao Shrimp, Honey Walnut Shrimp, Peking Duck and Almond Chicken.  All were authentic in quality and flavor and will most surely be ordered and enjoyed again as we continue to explore the restaurant's lengthy menu.  This restaurant receives our best recommendation.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rcuBIvckTRrvopjV_s6g2Q", "review_id": "Mxffh4_E0874RJ5FQtc4fQ", "text": "I know this place got a few nasty reviews, but I think they probably went in for the lunch, which unfortunately isn't as awesome as their dinner. The dinner is consistently delicious, the egg rolls are obviously made there and not frozen. Last time we went there we got the cashew chicken (amazing) and the sweet and sour chicken (pretty good) along with egg drop soup which is great too. They don't use msg, and one of the waitresses even took the time to talk to us for a while, they're always pretty nice. It may look like a hole in the wall, but those seem to be the best places to get a good plate of Chinese food.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3ONPPazUH-Q3XblYJIaA1A", "review_id": "YqRQbbyepJNk7259DojSHA", "text": "For such a big place like the Phoenix area there is a surprisingly horrible selection of Chinese food.  The Gourmet House is a pleasant surprise.  Driving up and seeing the bars on the windows with a bit of an old hole of the wall looking exterior it does make you pause a bit, but don't let that dissuade you.  They have an outstanding Moo Shu Vegetable dish ( Moo Shu pork sans pork).  They bring it out and the server actually wraps them for you using a big spoon and chopsticks without actually handling the flour wraps with her hands.  It's very impressive and fun to watch. I have never seen that done before.\n\nTry:\n- Moo Shu Vegetables.\n- Peking Duck", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0Iw33pneKOS9BI4zI0F3Sw", "review_id": "h573ZrGEKwuVgInMJ1wGdQ", "text": "Gourmet House of Hong Kong changed ownership a few years back.  Michael and his lovely wife are no longer involved, but the new owners retained the same cooks.  The food has always been very good, and little was lost in the transition.  \n\nWe once tried the typical Americanized dishes (sweet and sour pork, lemon chicken, etc.) and weren't too impressed.  We don't order that style of food anymore.  \n\nWe never go for lunch.  We like the dinner menu, and prefer to eat \"family style\", with the various dishes on a lazy susan in the middle of the round tables.  \n\nLots of Asian families are eating there, especially on weekends, so you know the place is going to have good, authentic Hong Kong style food.\n\nWe tend to order these dishes most often:\n\nHot and Sour Soup \nGreen Pepper Beef w/ Black Bean Sauce (over crispy chow mein noodles)\nHunan Beef\nKung Pao Chicken or Shrimp\nMu Shu Pork\n\nThe Hot and Sour Soup is always good, and at times it is excellent.  We do see some variation in flavor, but we always start our meal with it.  Even on an \"off day\" it is still good.  You hit the Hot and Sour Soup JACKPOT when it has that perfect balance of heat (from black pepper) and dark vinegar, along with the meats and veggies.  I tend to discern Chinese restaurants by their Hot and Sour Soup, and this version rarely disappoints.\n\nThe Green Pepper Beef w/ Black Bean Sauce (over crispy chow mein noodles) is so good!  I could eat it every day for a month and not get tired of it.  If you like black beans in your Chinese food, you'll love this dish.\n\nThe Hunan Beef is a dish I don't find anywhere else.  It is what I think is their \"take\" on twice-cooked beef.  It is strips of tenderized beef, cut thin, that has been dredged in cornstarch and deep fried.  Then they stir-fry it with a dark, pungent, spicy sauce that has both sweetness and a sour tang.  It is strongly flavored, and quite satisfying.\n\nThe Kung Pao is standard, but very good.  Hot.  Pungent.  Exactly as it should be.\n\nThe Mu Shu Pork is excellent, and, as other reviewers have indicated, the pancakes are spread with plum sauce and filled at your table by the server.  They use a spoon and a set of chopsticks quite adroitly, so they never touch the food with their hands.  Very fun.  \n\nThose are our favorites.  We've been going to Gourmet House of Hong Kong since the early 90's, and it is still one of our favorite places to eat.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xoeDPWM2khcwMPfDoFzmKg", "review_id": "TJeEoFNYse0CqYNo3YOU6w", "text": "Great, quick, tasty Chinese food", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D30Zx1lFfgOPsFJDA5WgTA", "review_id": "dq6bszOpxzcHFWMyXCKDiA", "text": "I have been here on two occasions and both times their crab puffs were cold in the middle (probably fried from being frozen, not fresh). Their beef lo mein had a strange flavor to it, did not like the sauce. And their sesame chicken was unlike any other I've had at other Chinese restaurants. My concern is the freshness of the ingredients: seems like they are either using frozen or canned. This place would be a hit if they just went to a grocery store every day and only cooked the freshest ingredients cooked to order. The kitchen seems busy and adequate enough, but the restaurant seating area is empty (at least the two times I went there). I get the impression that this is a large family-owned restaurant that has gotten lazy over the years. Gordon Ramsay needs to pay a visit.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SPZdlHkpKfdZFuglpmj8Sw", "review_id": "MH5Q0ED89UO9HjVYUE46Hw", "text": "I've lived in the neighborhood for years and drove right by this place. I found by my GPS. LOL. Exterior doesn't stand out, small parking lot and the interior is rather dark. My daughter and I ordered the egg rolls, cheese puffs and terriyaki chicken appetizers. I was pleasantly surprised at how fast all the food arrived. The appetizers were very good! We then ordered the shrimp egg foo young and it was also very good. The portions were generous and we ended up taking all home.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VrDm8PPEy631D9IV--_U-g", "review_id": "MwXZyaiIRZ-E6_kn8AwZjg", "text": "I'm baffled at some of the less favorable reviews. My group often comes here for dinner and a get-together. The food is great, service is very good, and people here are unfailingly polite without being obtrusive. Menu choices are more than ample. The dining area is quiet - canned music is very soft - so having normal conversations is easy. There's ample off-street private parking. Definitely several cuts above the typical Chinese \"take-out\" places. I plan on dining here more frequently.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IEHYP2ZUqzRn8pf3WVwZJQ", "review_id": "teBl71zKJD4n9naX90PNYw", "text": "Well to tell you every time I come here is amazingly awesome, never had a problem with there food or service. People just need to chill with the bad reviews.\n\nAlso not just the food is great but their deserts are delicious! Mango with white rice and cream is a must try!", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2C1JDU7NeaJdwf3wwqeZrA", "review_id": "CwawTM4bfq31s5yG6k2OXw", "text": "I used to go to this place weekly in 2006 and found the food to be excellent.  Went there yesterday before my flight and was severely disappointed even after ordering 5 different items.  I don't know if my taste buds have matured or if they have changed cooks.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZCN-Mtmg1_Hdkzp1y4FaYg", "review_id": "2f_PcdqPecuvE6n1PasBkA", "text": "this place has slipped notably since ownership changed several years ago: smaller portions, fewer bonafide Cantonese dishes (beef stew, pork ribs, chow fun options) and service ($8 lunch, waitress nowhere to be had till bill, takes $10 and never came back). \n\nit's above average, especially for lunch, but a shell of its former self. that the restaurant charges ($1) for hot tea (cheap tea bag) speaks volumes of the operation.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "prH7OX9pGwOWQMZbLTrEAg", "review_id": "_KXZEj3h4fBhcJiSS4j14A", "text": "Great food... Had red curry chicken with rice, egg rolls, raggoons... And hot&sour soup... All but the soup was above average in taste!! The hot and sour soup has a strong vinegar taste, not a fan of.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H0lr81FZtgIKLwALeMf9jw", "review_id": "abNKMG1Ye5v2e-Ih_KyxDw", "text": "Definitely an odd location, but I love it since I live pretty close by.  I agree with other reviews, not a lot of good Chinese options.  I give this 5 stars for the area, but really 4 stars cause it's not like this is the best place ever.  But I don't think you will be disappointed if you go here.  Odd that they do both Thai and Chinese, but again I think that is due to a lack of good asian food in the area.  I have only tried the Chinese dishes so far.\n\nA lot of things come plain or with veggies.  Definitely catering to any style.  I wasn't happy with the Chow Fun the first time, because it came plain.  Then the next time I ordered with veggies, and it was exactly what I wanted.  Now I order this every time (the dry version).\n\nI really like the Wunan Beef.  And the twice cooked pork.  Didn't like the black bean chicken, was bland, but I probably could have spiced it up with their condiments.  \n\nThis is my new go to for take out.  \nGive it a try, I think you will be happy.  Just wish they delivered.\n\nOh - and the first time I went, there was about 3 cop cars out front, very good sign!  If the cops and firefighters eat there, it must be good.  Especially when there is more than 1 car, that means they met there on purpose... even better sign of good food!  And they have brown rice, not everybody does yet.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FKViOrC8nGcyUH8HNuBFgA", "review_id": "6kPfEmdlkzeY8prs3vYCww", "text": "Like other users mention, this place is in a strange location. Barred windows line the streets and dodgy neighborhoods encircle it, but the food is not to be missed. Not to mention the lunch special is definitely the best priced meal pound for pound in the entire city. \nUnlike most American-Chinese places, you don't have to order the chicken to have a good time. Squid, fish, some weird beef intestinal lining thing, whatever; enjoy your meal and bring an empty, empty stomach.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fwgxbcQhcp3wDqHDNA4BbQ", "review_id": "P4pamzBvWgOOpfHKEkif4w", "text": "My experiences here are always a little weird, but the food is great and I love the patio. :)", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mLf81SRFIt2mFg4WnUMLVQ", "review_id": "oI_nenoTrb1qxoJXIRNTZA", "text": "Just got take home from here. Best food I have in a while that I did not cook myself. Staff was pleasant and had food ready before they said they would under fifteen minutes. I will tell everyone that is looking for Chinese to go here. Next time I go out I'll be there to eat in the patio I spied when walking in.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lcbUc8ZIcMqH9olyDLGhRQ", "review_id": "azR-_KV1lqWOFSBN7Yg49g", "text": "Hot and sour soup had a gallon of vinegar\nMongolian beef had a pound of sugar\n\nGross, gross, gross.\nThank god we only stopped by while road tripping.. \n\nIck\n\nUpdate: im close to throwing up from that gross taste of sugary (whatever the hell they used in that \"mongolian beef\" sauce). Seriously it was chunks of leathery meat swimming (really) in gross brown syrupy sauce. With several pathetic pieces of onions. Thats it, folks. Thats mongolian beef for the ghetto house of hong kong.  This is not chinese food. No, this should not even be food.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2AbBZM7n9EMwa0nK1yl0CA", "review_id": "gxYgfjSB2O52l7RuhAtriQ", "text": "Don't be fooled - the place looks condemned from the outside - however the food is great!!! The inside is OK. I will come here again. Be sure to clarify your order after you make it. Otherwise the service was super. The portion size was average so if you are hungry order the \"big plate.\" The soda was flat this visit but they substituted another drink.", "business_id": "ykfTh6HI219NoMsWBxulxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GrxRdQUAXKkDL-UaFkU8gg", "review_id": "CnO4BMtDhk82Zbo-ZPEY8A", "text": "Absolutely delicious tacos!! Being native from Mexico, I am extremely selective with Mexican Restaurants and won't eat at most. But this one happened to be down the street and I decided to check it out. It truly felt like I was back home. Be careful with the salsa they put on the tacos! On a scale from 1-10 it was an 11 in the level of spicy. If you can't handle spicy I would recommend to ask for no salsa or ask for it on the side. The green one tends to be more spicy than the red one. The only reason I don't give it a 5star was the restrooms weren't very well maintained. Other than that I'd recommend this place to anyone!", "business_id": "McdTNj-TUMOlfkHwQWs4rg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gg_OKjOAl_vVmdh5ZETuiw", "review_id": "riuj_JwvJ112AtxhC7mI1w", "text": "Great food at a great price.  I ordered three carne asada tacos that came with sides of beans and rice with a medium drink.  My grand total came out to $5.95. I've spend $2-3 more for the same meal at Filiberto's across the street.  The beans and rice were quality.  I've stated before in a review for another restaurant that the quality of the beans and rice can make all the difference.  Many places are generally the same when it comes to the main event of the meal but so many places serve lackluster beans and rice.  Tacos Mexico does not.  Everything about the meal is quality.\n\nThe salsa is legit.  Very hot.  So much so that they have a sign warning people.  It's not too hot for seasoned salsa veterans but for the average, um, white person it might pack a wee bit of a wallop.  It must be authentic style salsa.  I've noticed that some places serve salsa that has a very earthy or natural taste (maybe even bitter).  I'm not sure if that's the best way to describe it but it's almost as if hot peppers were blended or pureed with nothing added.  Bottom line, this stuff is hot and fantastic.", "business_id": "McdTNj-TUMOlfkHwQWs4rg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e0Rls_7QxkVcFJtUXDaA0A", "review_id": "JjGs2tEJXqKLElUWsokXpQ", "text": "The sad fact is that most yelpers will eschew this place for it's two more accessible neighbors - Filiberto's and La Santisma - and that is a damn shame, because nestled right between those two restaurants is a superior dining experience.  \n\nTacos Mexico is the truth.  Don't go expecting fancy furniture or Day of The Dead iconography - this place isn't trying to serve you a Disneyland version of Mexico - what it will give you is an authentic taste of some damn fine Mexican tacos.  \n\nPS - their red salsa will burn a hole in your tongue.  If you treat it gingerly, however, you will be treated to a flavor bomb like no other!", "business_id": "McdTNj-TUMOlfkHwQWs4rg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wFweIWhv2fREZV_dYkz_1g", "review_id": "IZ37U72o-UQQMqE9FU2xNg", "text": "Hands down BEST pinatas I've found in the valley. \n\nA few years ago my favorite pinata store went out of business and I haven't been able to find a replacement up until recently. I throw lots of parties and love having a pinata for any occasion. When I'm looking for a pinata I usually visit multiple stores looking for something specific. What I find is the same old thing and more often than not- covered in dust. \n\nWhen I first walked into Pico Rico I was so please with the selection. Every row I went down I saw something new. There were plenty of varieties so even if it's not for a kids birthday party you'll find something great. Whenever I go back they always have new pinatas I hadn't seen before and something special for whatever holiday is near. The Christmas pinata I bought there was beautiful and unique, I got compliments on it. Their pinatas are very well made. I stuff them with at least 15 lbs. of goodies and they always hold up. On cheaper pinatas the wire will come out when there's too much weight inside. \n\nOther than pinatas they also have a huge selection of Mexican candy, some decorations and balloons. The staff is friendly and helpful. Even though this store is bright fuchsia it's still hard to miss so keep your eyes peeled when driving by.", "business_id": "ypj60fU8wsiOkMjxayBgGg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "fdfax5deZnM-pmeiyhIJVw", "review_id": "l3A2D4mF9EWOkc_x8w0A1A", "text": "I went here searching for some of my favorite Mexican candies. I struck gold!!\nThis is a clean, well organized store that has an enormous selection of Mexican candies, many in bulk. The staff is always friendly and helpful. I come here and I stock up on my favorite snacks, and I always try some new ones. I'm never disappointed!", "business_id": "ypj60fU8wsiOkMjxayBgGg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aXFzrKH6CW5t_VlHXar04g", "review_id": "CldPfuvt_LBeZsG0sSnj5w", "text": "I totally dislike this candy store to begaig with i went to this place 5 minutes before they close and the open sign wasn on.  They said its close come back tomorrow at 9am I went next day at 9am but it was still close never open waited there for 30 minutes and  I went to another candy store the name is Mayra's the lady was very helpful and nice!!!!!!! and thanks for letting me express my self......", "business_id": "ypj60fU8wsiOkMjxayBgGg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vlaBRMZrMGSs5GHAWT9OeQ", "review_id": "iYIs06c7C5cKZNB9kilLMQ", "text": "Worst customer service ever. I had an issue with a rental of chairs and tables and the cashier was rude, disrespectfull and unhelpfull. The tables were dirty and breaking apart the chairs were filthy. I agree with the previous comment that the pinatas are nice and sturdy but thats about it.", "business_id": "ypj60fU8wsiOkMjxayBgGg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "D5J4mKahKvUBJUTWanZwdA", "review_id": "XEtBL2aMHu2NsdAXMn5utw", "text": "Love this place! Whether you need a birthday plate with some odd candy on sticks, Pinata whacking sticks, Mexican Sun Hats or Non FDA Approved Drugs this is your place. I have found myself spending a good 30 minutes perusing stuff that any middle aged Irishman needs. I have pleased many family and friends with Pico Rico Birthday Plates!!", "business_id": "ypj60fU8wsiOkMjxayBgGg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F66ALXcvZJcpGMbJ90zS8g", "review_id": "XKkMehtlgACk6k8MsOkUAQ", "text": "Our daughter Heather, was born with a congenital heart defect. She has been under the care of a Pediatric Cardiologist since the night she was born. \n\nWe (with the Lords help) believe that she has surpassed most Doctors and has even been told \"I would bet my paycheck (DOCTORS) that you would have had open heart by now!\" \n\nWhen we moved here to Arizona 3 years ago, we were more concerned about getting a new Pediatric Cardiologist than anything else! We started off at the Cambridge location and did not like the cardiologist we were seeing.\n\nAfter some research we found Dr. Garn at the Dobson Location! All I can say is that we love him and we actually look forward to seeing him for our 6 month check ups. He spends a lot of quality time with us making sure we know exactly what the latest update is on Heather. He seems very thourough and doesn't want to just go in and do a \"heart cath\" which we are grateful for! Staff is great and wait times are minimal compared to otehr places.", "business_id": "BXKhaF0EeDnycbqgKzDuJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iKHwDEjP3aIiOjC2XV8S7g", "review_id": "PYwEy60vGTuH4YFOeNZbQA", "text": "If I could give Dr. Stock and his staff 10 stars, I would.  Dr. Stock at the Dobson location is professional, knowledgeable, thorough, compassionate, and spends a great deal of time with his patients.  His staff including Lynn, and ultrasound technician, Mary, are so kind and attentive.  If your child has a heart defect, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dr. Stock.  We have the utmost confidence in him.", "business_id": "BXKhaF0EeDnycbqgKzDuJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "E5qFR0RBQBoXx8FbrOkdbw", "review_id": "iId8eSiGMDEwvv5l5ZrksA", "text": "Good experience.  The dr was very detailed.  I wasn't 100% comfortable with the sonographer, but she managed to get the pictures the dr. needed...eventually.", "business_id": "BXKhaF0EeDnycbqgKzDuJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DCZkrSgbUN-5PTUuKWdb_w", "review_id": "ccE571pKNLa1NB3X71MQ7Q", "text": "Ditto on the sonographer!  She seemed super irritated because my 6 month old son was crying and upset the whole time.  We were all super nervous and uncomfortable and she did not help the situation at all.  The actual doctor and nurse (Kristy I think) were great but the sonographer lady really rubbed me the wrong way.  He's a baby with no shirt on laying in a cold room with a stranger messing with him!  Of course he's going to cry!  Learn some bedside manner and help console him not say things like \"can't you give him a binky or somethin?\" NO!  He doesn't take a binky!", "business_id": "BXKhaF0EeDnycbqgKzDuJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hzPPytO7gfnfAa2Vtf4Y5w", "review_id": "uHHxPO9ywoQm1_eRKTuqIw", "text": "Dr. Stevens is a fantastic surgeon.  He has performed over 400 spinal surgeries and came highly recommended by volunteers and staff at Scottsdale Healthcare - Dr. Stevens corrected my 62 degree scoliosis curve.  The surgery was further complicated by the fact that I had severe osteoporosis in my lumbar spine.  If Dr. Stevens was not as experienced and knowledgeable as he is, my surgery would not have succeeded.  Don't let his confident manner scare you away.  He is the best!", "business_id": "JTiqc8D0MJpYbnObHuNA9w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N2rRTG5sfrOtLTn9djZ5mw", "review_id": "ocpEWLmw2Dm25fo6IwZaWQ", "text": "What's your opinion of an MD who wears a three piece suit?  When I see a doctor wearing a three piece suit, the first thing that comes to my mind is, why is he wearing a suit?  Did he wear a suit to class in med school?  Did he wear a suit doing rounds during residency?  I know lawyers and investment bankers wear suits, but doctors?  I want to see my doctor in  a white coat.   Who wears a suit if they don't have to?  Am I obsessed with what people wear?  Not normally, but when an MD dresses in a suit, then I can't stop wondering why...  You get the picture.  To me, there's something not right about a doctor under the age of seventy wearing a suit.  I could spend this review just commenting about workplace attire, but I need to move on.\n\nDr Stevens performs surgery at HIS surgery center - YIKES!   I hate doctors who have a business in addition to their practice.  They see patients in the office, they do surgery at THEIR surgery center. There's a conflict of interest here:  is it possible that patients who may not need surgery are scheduled for a procedure to pay for all that expensive equipment.  I HATE INCORPORATED DOCTORS!! The Gucci loafers.  The conferences in New York, Anaheim, Orlando, Miami, etc.  Making $200K  from a regular practice isn't enough?  Are you a doctor or a businessman?   What's more important:  helping the sick or your bottom line (like I want a new boat that costs $260,000 and the down payment is $26,000 so I need to get 23 surgeries done in the next 3 weeks to get that payment together).  If I want you to do my surgery at the Mayo Clinic is this possible?   I want to have surgery at a hospital.  Because, let's say something goes wrong.  Drastically wrong, like I stop breathing.  When this happens in a hospital they call code blue and every available doctor and nurse runs as fast as they can and does their best to get you breathing again.  In a surgery center there may not be any other doctors and there may not even be a nurse.  People die in surgery centers.    When I hear surgery center, I think of people getting liposuction and dying from blood loss in the recovery room because the doctor left and no trained medical staff are available.  \nDr Stevens is arrogant:   i was extremely ill when I had a consultation with him. I had quite a few questions to ask about my situation.  Dr. Stevens kept writing and wouldn't look me in the eye when he deigned to answer my questions.  He kept looking at his notepad.  Damn it:  stop writing, lift up your head and look at me when I'm talking to you.  While I'm in the middle of this, it began to hit me that this was not the doctor for me.  I'm paying for the consultation, I could barely walk, it was June - so it was HOT outside.  I was exhausted, had been out of work for several weeks.  Was facing back surgery and trying to find a surgeon. He said he does the procedure i need all the time.  Maybe that was true, but he would NOT be doing this on me. As I was walking to the garage so I could collapse in my car, I was almost ready to give up.  I knew I had to go home, get on the internet and find a doctor that I liked.   I ended up  going with  Dr. Mark Lyons, a neurosurgeon at the Mayo Clinic.", "business_id": "JTiqc8D0MJpYbnObHuNA9w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y58Qc8rI1AkljUITymJesg", "review_id": "isaA55jG3QBlwF1fci9wYA", "text": "This is not for Dr. Stevens, but for the center's billing policies and staff.\n\nI called to schedule an appointment for surgery but was told I needed another appointment before then. No problem, just schedule me for another appointment.\n\nNot so fast. You have a $22.00 outstanding balance on your account. No problem, can I pay it when I show for the next appointment? No, we're sorry, we cannot schedule you for an appointment with an outstanding balance EVEN after checking with our billing supervisor.\n\nReally? If I didn't like Dr. Stevens so much, I would have switched to another facility. \n\nIt's $22 people. Think customer service.", "business_id": "JTiqc8D0MJpYbnObHuNA9w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "AnH84g9V10x41CXmCvcaFg", "review_id": "pp8uENNhThsEox4OaNPmRA", "text": "If you are at all bashful or have issues around nudity, you might want to stop reading now.  This place will not be for you.... but for the free spirited, the Alwun House is the place to be this month for their Erotic Art Festival.\n\nThe exhibit kicks off with their outrageous sneak preview party tonight, (Feb. 8th) at 7pm.  Don't expect to see stuffy art aficionados milling about with glasses of champagne. Do expect to see transvestites on 8 inch platform shoes dancing and laughing with the  glitter dusted, the body painted, the latex clad, and the goths. They create a club atmosphere in their back yard with a floor show of comics, cross dressers, dancers, acrobats and contortionists.  You can't immerse yourself in the circus atmosphere and not walk away smiling.", "business_id": "F3L3UuWJUez6ybJr4y5Agw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "N-D-d1Z4UybdlkK1HxlNPA", "review_id": "9EYCVLLcVJA_KQ0ZOEdCKQ", "text": "Props to Alwun House for hosting events like the Exotic Art Show. Uptight religious types are nowhere to be found in this free spirited atmosphere, and that deserves a couple of stars alone. This is the third Exotic Art Show I have attended, and I have to be honest in saying 2008's was my least favorite. The cold may certainly have dampened the vibe (where were the portable heaters?), or maybe the acts were less to my personal liking. Miss Satanica, an eater of fire and glass, was great (and quite the trooper for continuing her show in spite of an injured ankle), but her weird lame sidekick did nothing for her. Of the Earth musicians had talent, but also oozed pretention and sounded like Rusted Root. Even the Ringmaster, Nick Tarr, was funnier last year. Some of the dancers were amazing, especially Fatima from Spell, and Jen from Of the Earth. I wished they had been on far longer. \n\nThe pieces in the art exhibit itself always vary wildly, from tame and classically beautiful, to the uber-graphic, violent, or decidedly non-vanilla fetish.  My personal favorites this year were Christian Correra (amazing frames as well as photography) and Sarah Clemens (whose gorgeous \"Breezy\" graced the cover of the program, and whom I luckily got to meet). \n\nIf you've never been, plan ahead for the Halloween party. It is a lot of fun in my experience, and is their other wild-side party of the year. Be forewarned, you cannot bring in alcohol (they have security who will check your bags), and you need cash to buy tickets at the door as well as drinks inside. Just beyond the back porch you will find a table where you can purchase tickets for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. If you have a body bubble, you'll probably be uncomfortable, because these events are always super crowded and you have to  be one of the first in line if you want even a chance at a seat.", "business_id": "F3L3UuWJUez6ybJr4y5Agw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wy7f9DOuBEOenhnA7KIKoQ", "review_id": "Fd5A_d_dY200LEqyhBfymQ", "text": "This place is crazy!  I enjoy the eclectic events they have and watching theater in the back yard.  \n\nIt's such a gorgeous house in not always a very nice neighborhood.", "business_id": "F3L3UuWJUez6ybJr4y5Agw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rLtl8ZkDX5vH5nAx9C3q5Q", "review_id": "wWP_MbnwBClE3Q821uJZZw", "text": "I have no clue what this place is.  I went a few days ago for the Femocracy show and I'm not really sure what that was either.  I'm not really into the Phoenix art scene so I don't get a lot of the stuff that goes on here so I'll do my best to describe my experience.\n\nThe Alwun house is just a big house in downtown Phoenix that hosts different art events.  When I went, the house was filled with erotic art which was eclectic and well...erotic.  In back there is a large, mostly-covered area with a stage and plenty of seating.  This is where I saw \"Femocracy\" which was a bunch of artsy and somewhat humorous skits.  It was entertaining but I won't review it because I don't think it has anything to do with the actual Alwun House.\n\nAnyway, the back of the house is a nice area and a nice place to chill if the weather is nice and you are into artsy stuff that may be playing on the stage.  There is a bar that serves very minimal cocktails.\n\nI was there to support a friend and I'm all for supporting the local art scene, but I probably won't be back unless I have to.  The Alwun House was very interesting to say the least and everybody that visits and works there is very nice.", "business_id": "F3L3UuWJUez6ybJr4y5Agw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Xm8HXE1JHqscXe5BKf0GFQ", "review_id": "mEnEhHATNt4X-rT-d08UYg", "text": "Art Gallery house in a space that is, well, a house. There is a huge backyard that is excellent for art openings because they can set up a stage for entertainment, a small bar area, a small appetizer area (veggies with dip and some desserts), and still have room for chairs and tables, seating around a fire pit, and there is a koi pond as well. \nI have found that the art varies, even by artist. I've now come to two different exhibits and I enjoyed both very much. There is a good turnout at events and exhibits will run for several weeks following an opening. \nThe vibe is friendly, eccentric, and casual. Street parking in the neighborhood.", "business_id": "F3L3UuWJUez6ybJr4y5Agw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0ozUCyojRDbN0e5nRHwKNQ", "review_id": "w7luN-3Ma_vnC89MsPOscQ", "text": "This place was awesome. Our band \"Hooves\" got invited to play for the Opening night of the Light House event that they put on.\n\nEveryone was totally nice and hospitable, and the illuminated artwork  had a massive range in terms of style from all of the local artists who submitted pieces.\n\nThe house itself is enough of a reason to pay it a visit. The backyard and surrounding areas are made up of all sorts of stone pathways, with small koi ponds popping up randomly. The attention out back is drawn toward a very respectable stage where bands (us), or any other performance artists (in our case, Serene Dominic) perform under a sort of canopy.\n\nThey had a cash bar set up with spiced cider and some other drinks, so they certainly did things right. We had to end our set a little early due to noise complaints around 10:45PM. The only drawback of the Alwun House is the fact that it's right in the middle of a residential area, so I could imagine we're not the first group to get cut a little short.\n\nAt any rate, check it out!", "business_id": "F3L3UuWJUez6ybJr4y5Agw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "RxfFQxUtSIGYwTKU_rvAeg", "review_id": "wKY6o2FLAaCv2LCOZTVtMQ", "text": "I just really love the Alwun House. I have been to several events there over the last couple of years including the Monster's Ball this past Halloween weekend. For each event I have gone to, the artwork in this art house was very relevant to the theme. I like being able to see art while I am getting my party on! The cover to the events are reasonable and drinks cheap. They also typically have complimentary appetizers which is always welcomed with long lines. \n\nEntertainment (besides the always interesting people watching) usually consists of some performance art, magic tricks, DJs spinning beats, and my favorite, a burlesque troupe (Provacatease). At times a little kooky, I always find it enjoyable and have a great time at these parties. The crowd is varied and full of fun weirdos. I love it! \n\nBesides the main events, Alwun House also hosts speakers, poetry and rotating exhibits. You can become a member for $25 a year, too, which helps support this local spot.", "business_id": "F3L3UuWJUez6ybJr4y5Agw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-nt-buRWQvDsbXuvhole0w", "review_id": "QV4fkNkbzivArI-GCm4AGg", "text": "This place has really gone downhill in the last few years. \n\nWhen I first moved to the area it seemed like a cool place to go to. Lately the prices for their events have really gone up, the entertainment is trying to be shocking (but lame) and it just is starting to get sticky. The crowd thinks they are artsy but it is more like a half-assed S+M club in someones back yard. \n\nAfter going here about 15 times since 2004 I do not think I will go back. \n\noh and be careful about where you park. The neighborhood has gotten shady.", "business_id": "F3L3UuWJUez6ybJr4y5Agw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "45V7-1r79DEG0HbuaKYIlg", "review_id": "k1j8Lf2dVpxIVmNnUEOFmw", "text": "Over the past decade or so, I've had plenty of opportunities to attend events at the Alwun House. Engagement parties; a recent liqueur, beer and mead tasting; and fetish soirees.\n\nI really like the space. Well, the yard. Sure - the house is cool - and I do love the concept of an art space in a historic home.  I am happy to support a place that supports local artists and artisans . But I LOVE the yard. Koi ponds, sculpture, private areas and mature landscaping. It's a fantastic place for an intimate event.  Whether the group has been 40 or 200, the place is cozy with plenty of room to mingle. \n\nOverall, Alwun House is one of my favorite venues for an event here in town. And I am still looking for the perfect event to host there.\n\nAnother reviewer mentioned the neighborhood has gotten shady. Or something like that.  I was confused by this.  The house is at 12st St and Roosevelt.  TURNING Shady?  I've only been in town since 1985 - but it's been \"shady\" at least that long!  Hello, it's just beyond the bright lights of downtown. It's not a bad area by any means - but you should pretend you're just outside the downtown area of any real city. Alone at night is silly. Alone at night and wearing flashy baubles or having an expensive camera dangling from your neck is just downright stupid.  Follow the rules of common city sense, and there's no need to fear.", "business_id": "F3L3UuWJUez6ybJr4y5Agw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Qko2V71nDhtzoUIniuMKrg", "review_id": "cs0RCjz6UXpYWmfueODhfg", "text": "I loved this place.  I've only been to one event here, but it was awesome.  I love how it's a historical house, and how they support local artists and events.  The staff was all very nice, the decorations were unbelievable, and the yard was beautiful\n\nIt looked like parking could be difficult, but we took a taxi which worked out perfectly.  Just be aware of parking issues if you drive.", "business_id": "F3L3UuWJUez6ybJr4y5Agw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "raMSkwLdZ-kFea1fTY_-Ew", "review_id": "jx2t1MvYx1-3gmsYWNzrkw", "text": "Gosh, there was so much hype about this place that I was expecting a LOT more.  Very small gallery and the space itself seemed kind of run-down and not that clean.  They gave us wine, which is great when you go art-hunting, but I was not impressed with the art either.  Yes, I'll go back...to support the local arts, but this place needs some cleaners and a landscape and interior designer to spruce it up!!", "business_id": "F3L3UuWJUez6ybJr4y5Agw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "WmO0CMZ34431QqGSfeKxIg", "text": "The only thing wrong with Alwun House is that there needs to be a half-dozen or so more like it along Roosevelt before Phoenix can really be said to have a \"thriving arts scene\". \n\nI've been to several shows and events here, and last night made my second year at the annual Halloween Monster's Ball. I tell ya: If you want to party on Halloween you need to hang with some artsy people--you know, the ones who really know how to work with make-up and foam rubber and found objects. After consorting a bit with the devil himself, I made friends with a couple of dead girls and Abraham Lincoln. Cruella DeVille had finally caught those yapping puppies and had made a nice stole for herself out of their heads, and Gumby looked on aghast. \n\nAnyway, it's a funky arts scene, and the gallery is usually stocked with interesting stuff. At events such as the one last night you can usually talk to the artists themselves. Very casual. \n\nAs far as the neighborhood is concerned--yeah, you want to lock your car and take the usual precautions. This isn't Chandler Fashion Center, thank God. The management is good about providing security at their events, so the only potential problem is walking to or from your car if you need to park a few blocks away. Just be aware of things around you (like you normally are, right?).", "business_id": "F3L3UuWJUez6ybJr4y5Agw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "yCOkSZTUbluTH1OYVwCXWA", "text": "Yet another neighborhood convenience store that does it right!  Sunshine Market is pretty darn cool.  The employees are really nice too and that is what makes these neighborhood markets so great!  SUPPORT THE LOCAL MARKETS!!", "business_id": "fAJvlRFhdYJlMyG-CA4ErQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "4dnDsoHuxUtzhaumxbpR5w", "review_id": "jtdbubEVwNlA4oqqE7XXyQ", "text": "I lived in Coronado for several years and my family and I frequented this place a lot. The owners know my dad pretty well, and they are always super friendly to my brother and I. They have a pretty decent wine selection now, since the neighborhood began to show interest in it. They carry all the norms as far as snacks go, but then they have their selection of foods you might need but don't want to go all the way to the grocery store to get. They also have hot pickles that I crave on a regular basis. \n\nI don't live in the neighborhood anymore so I don't come here as often, but for the locals it's a must. Or even if you're in the area.....", "business_id": "fAJvlRFhdYJlMyG-CA4ErQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "NajiKyHeMkQrzaCAhVk0wQ", "review_id": "1NKRjOHCOKyPR6Ya7aS1GA", "text": "Good amount of services. You can pay APS/SW Gas there. You can't cash checks, however. They have a water purifier machine outside, and Ice. They have a deli that cuts meat/cheese, and has pre-made burgers, sandwiches, and a tamale warmer. Decent grocery selection, albeit a tad expensive. The owners/workers are cool iraqi folks, but they hate mexicans, which pissed me off enough to think less of them. They say mexicans are all drug addicts. How racist. Other than that, they fit the good neighborhood convenience store bill pretty well.", "business_id": "fAJvlRFhdYJlMyG-CA4ErQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ESrdXpT1yF7KZX52bPpnJg", "review_id": "CHOsv2Wx13AhTm7WLIroAA", "text": "The employees here are fantastic! They're always friendly and sweet to me and every time I come in we throw a joke or two at each other. \nThey always remember what I want and have it ready for me inside when they see me pulling into the parking lot. That is excellent customer service. I used to live in Coronado and would come in here almost daily. I was so bummed to move out of the neighborhood almost solely because Sunshine Market would no longer be pretty much across the street from me. I still make the drive once a week over here to pick up and few things because their customer service is so good and they have AMAZING deals on beer. I dare you to find a bodega in town with cheaper beer then they have. I DARE YOU!", "business_id": "fAJvlRFhdYJlMyG-CA4ErQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HFzJb1EnBsB6fD5s-9fXUA", "review_id": "XZr5mIdlAB6DvYO2ollXCw", "text": "This place is right down the street from my home so I visit pretty often. The employees are pretty quiet but they do remember what I want every time I go in. They close a little early for my taste but I would too if I owned my own store.\nSo, if you live in the area, hit up your local business rather than the Circle K's that are on every corner.", "business_id": "fAJvlRFhdYJlMyG-CA4ErQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N6CCk4JaGoXTHteqYCKcVg", "review_id": "Ciqfp7qproP05YIB0YelWw", "text": "Very happy to have this place down the street. Employees are very nice, they have a neighborhood feeling to it. Cheap drink prices....they really do have almost anything. They also carry Bluebell Ice Cream!!!!", "business_id": "fAJvlRFhdYJlMyG-CA4ErQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gM0sIR19KRNp7Rl5KK1mZg", "review_id": "11cm8OLxW_QxmjX8X2ek2g", "text": "Owners here are great and why not support a local business.  I try to stop in here as much as possible instead of Circle K or any other gas station in the neighborhood.  It is a convenience store, not a grocery store but they have a great selection of random items you need at the last minute.  The owners are always friendly and remember what I order which is pretty impressive.  I once bought an item there that was freezer burnt and they happily offered to give me my money back and told me to pick anything in the store I wanted for the inconvenience.  Now thats good business!", "business_id": "fAJvlRFhdYJlMyG-CA4ErQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XwNjKLBPWGvFuKSVLIxMfg", "review_id": "ufA_ShVUPVDaG5N3mCupIg", "text": "Sunshine and the guys there are awesome.  Beer on sale every week.  A little bit of everything. Light bulbs to Mac and cheese and of course candy, beer and wine.  As a matter of fact they have a Growing wine selection.  The guys learn your name and get you in and out quick. What more could you want.  Salem always supports the neighborhood association also which is cool as well.  Great neighborhood convenience.", "business_id": "fAJvlRFhdYJlMyG-CA4ErQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d5NlRKsFfN-fqmEWxhimFw", "review_id": "twkC8HW-VHpZNv7Kl0L14A", "text": "They are great, they're quicker than Fry's or Safeway and have an amazing range of items.  Plus, 3.99 beer that is usually pretty good.", "business_id": "fAJvlRFhdYJlMyG-CA4ErQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EG1DRLG5ehpc86B4Cqzqag", "review_id": "-jf2shDqhYX2w9FQnd2_PQ", "text": "This place is so wonderful.  I purchased a thank you card for my sister, electrical plugs, Haagen Daz, and ground hamburger on my first trip.  \n\nMy son went back and purchased a freshly made pastrami sandwich from their little deli. \n\nJust moved down the street and this will be my go-to place from now on.  If Sunshine doesn't have it then I will go elsewhere.", "business_id": "fAJvlRFhdYJlMyG-CA4ErQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4oqxuazr5bvGLNaFugGexw", "review_id": "arFH2uSQZhFlYlsaSp9hVw", "text": "I love this place. It is right down the street from my house and I stop in there several times a week. Everyone there knows me and has what I usually purchase on the counter before I even walk in. Amazing customer service, great options for beer, wine and even produce. It is so much easier and better than circle k or anything else around since it is smaller and I don't have to wait in a 20 minute line.", "business_id": "fAJvlRFhdYJlMyG-CA4ErQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Dix2X50knqztuNdHiOXDMQ", "review_id": "3lSyQBTk5PKxja6s_ysf2Q", "text": "They have It all :) Moved into the neighborhood a month ago and from water refills, to old fashioned fuses (guest house still uses them)  sandwiches and Spicy Dill Pickles.. Yum.. everything you can think of and the nicest Employees..  Coronado is lucky to have Sunshine Market.   Love this place :)", "business_id": "fAJvlRFhdYJlMyG-CA4ErQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "698_Zx0Nz7LqnSR-yUmqzw", "review_id": "XFuZ0PQ2l3icgMs65B6tUg", "text": "Great neighborhood gem! Friendly staff, fresh deli, groceries, produce, smokin deals on liqour and beer.", "business_id": "fAJvlRFhdYJlMyG-CA4ErQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0vscrHoajVRa1Yk19XWdwA", "review_id": "jAsDMD32kh8Y16YRcrniUA", "text": "Is this real life? $3.99 6 packs and $7.99 12 packs of craft beer? My brain melted when I went down the beer aisle. This place is bananas, a total gem. The guy at the counter is always super chill too; best corner store in the hood!", "business_id": "fAJvlRFhdYJlMyG-CA4ErQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "meXB2eJmWVxYekJqm50RmQ", "review_id": "Zy13VBgAOF0md0poIZgxaA", "text": "Can't say enough wonderful things about\nThis place The owner Salem is a gentlemen \nAnd a half  Mark and Zack are great Guys too ... It's my go to place in the neighborhood for everything !!!!!!!", "business_id": "fAJvlRFhdYJlMyG-CA4ErQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hq0WUfau1Mh3GyHn8oVdNQ", "review_id": "466toff8gurfMObkiuDQZA", "text": "One of my new favorite thrift stores! I dropped a bunch of stuff off today and took a look around. They get some really nice stuff donated to them and there were a lot of name brand items like Kennith Cole, The Limited, etc...the shoe selection is pretty nice as well.\n\nThe store is smallish, clean, and has a friendly staff. The proceeds go to help women who are victims of domestic violence so it's putting your money to good use. They're hours are limited...something like 10-4 on weekdays and 10-? on Saturday, so plan accordingly.", "business_id": "I117Heo3s28G07z-NGZXbg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "E5qFR0RBQBoXx8FbrOkdbw", "review_id": "2MJpsjE0kmy9d3y8lfUQjA", "text": "Great place to donate your gently used items to help out those that need it.\n\nEveryone is always so friendly and grateful.  Maybe one day I can give more than just items.", "business_id": "I117Heo3s28G07z-NGZXbg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ielFkc-6VRKOrTiEhtQSZg", "review_id": "BifhZDNfMU14F_bJdB1jhA", "text": "This review is solely about volunteering here. They do not return phone calls or emails. They treat people that want to volunteer their time horribly! On facebook former volunteers/vanguards are always complaining. Sojourner Center should start treating better those willing to work for free! This is a disgrace. The horror stories that i heard and my personal experience of not even treated as a person that should have emails returned is just unbelievable. Want to volunteer? Look elsewhere.", "business_id": "I117Heo3s28G07z-NGZXbg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "N-D-d1Z4UybdlkK1HxlNPA", "review_id": "qVHJnRyXHFLDzOm29sxgtA", "text": "My husband and I live a couple of blocks away from this charming piece of history. The menu is very limited (hamburgers and hot dogs) but everything that can be gotten from a local grower or manufacturer is. They have a great variety of Southwestern toppings that they will chop and grill freshly for every burger and dog. The fries are freshly cut and delicious. The guys that run the diner are friendly and the prices are reasonable. The hours are from 11 am to 3 pm Monday through Saturday and it is a cash only operation (my only complaints!). The counter inside is tiny and seats less than 10. There are some tables outside, and a take-out window. When we were there, Matt, the owner of Matt's Big Breakfast, was also getting lunch, and it was great to hear how a number of the owners of the downtown small restaurants and shops are long time friends and all support each other. Quaint places with young, hip owners, offering high quality food and goods make us feel positively about living in an often maligned part of town. We'll be back often to support the Welcome Diner.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "-QT_e-7VSun5c2z85k_k5A", "review_id": "gD6OgDnCkujbdN4fco0Gjw", "text": "Make sure not to zone out while you're driving to the Welcome Diner or you'll zip right past it (as my friend and I did).  It's right on the corner of 10th Street & Roosevelt in a cute little red and white dining car.  There are a few parking spaces behind the diner on 10th Street.  I would check the hours, as I think I was told differently than the hours posted in the other review.\n\nMy friend and I went to the diner on a Saturday afternoon and were able to get seats inside at the tiny counter.  I'm sure as it gets warmer, those will be harder to come by and that when the weather is nice, most people sit outside.  It is indeed a tiny space on the inside and half the seats have a direct view into the kitchen area, which is kind of homey.  I'm pretty small, so the size inside wasn't an issue for me, but claustrophobes and bigger people might feel squished.\n\nI ordered a hamburger and fries and my friend got an egg sandwich.  The burger was pretty good, but relatively small in comparison to what's generally served at restaurants.  If you're really hungry or a big eater, you'll probably want to go for the double burger.  The fries were good - nice and crisp.  My friend was pretty happy with her egg sandwich but unhappy with her cup of water, which was apparently pretty bad even for tap water.  They have a bunch of organic sodas, along with Coke and Diet Coke, if you're like me and can't wash down a burger and fries with anything but a carbonated beverage.\n\nOverall, I thought it was a pretty cool place and will definitely return with more friends in tow.  (Possibly for one of their movie nights...movies + tasty food = a good time).  Bonus points for their helping with the downtown rejuvenation while also supporting local businesses (Schreiner's, Mary Coyle's).", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "DBvnnmCGMQz-qnMsg2uFOg", "review_id": "pDdZCyphE_V2RqGkFCXsGQ", "text": "If you're looking for the unique, quirky, off the beaten path side of Phoenix, come to the Welcome Diner.  With 9 stools around a bar near a hot kitchen, it is a small place with a lot to see.  The cooks are very friendly and talkative, and will give you their opinion on their dishes if prompted.\n\nTry the classic cheeseburger, fries, and soda - it's definitely a favorite.\n\nThe Welcome Diner is definitely small, but worth the wait (if there even is one.)  It is truly a treasure to the historic Garfield district.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5NteGJSsdNSJSeCE6NvO0g", "review_id": "abUmT9tHlqBXnyiRzKDKhA", "text": "Super cozy diner.  It's small and doesn't have much of a street presence so it's fairly easy to miss if you aren't paying attention.  The diner is a classic boxcar that stays true to it's roots.  The outdoor seating area looks quite enjoyable for a late night snack, though I'm not sure if they are open that late.  Gotta love the outdoor ordering window.  You're best best inside is if you can catch a seat at the corner of the counter.  You not only get a great view of the chef doing the cooking but have a nice fat fan behind you to cool you off.  \n\nWe arrived shortly after it opened and chatted with the cook to get his suggestions on what to order.  Very friendly and funny.  The counter's got various coffee table books full of quotes and handy worst case scenario answers.  \n\nI had the Garfield which was a fried egg sandwich specialty.  I can't really recall all the ingredients but the salsa in the sandwich was amazing.  My girlfriend ordered the grilled cheese and it was knock out.  Prepared with olive oil, it was by far one of the best grilled cheeses I've ever had.  The french fries were done just right and the seasoning on them really hit the spot.  The total for both of us including a couple of ice teas was under twenty dollars.  A great deal anywhere.\n\nJust a friendly reminder that it is CASH ONLY!  I had to run to a couple of nearby gas station ATMs since the first was out of order.  Pretty embarrassing but the chef didn't seem to mind and trusted us to return.  Can't complain about any part of the meal and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Phoenix or any locals that have been snoozing on this gem.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "A_O8wZOsMTPwyeYA4-Rsow", "review_id": "kWl6TbFGSUUHzM0BSJJAmg", "text": "GRREAT place!\n\nThe burgers and fries are great (although as previously stated the burgers are a little small but the quality makes up for it) ... (I've posted a picture)\n\n**** note they don't take credit/debit cards ****\n\nThe neighborhood isn't the greatest but no biggie.\n\nI have to say best part was the service!  After ordering and telling them I'd eat outside they asked if I had a dog, I said yes, and he said \"I'll get you a bowl of water before anything else.\"  SOOOOOO cool!\n\nThey CLEARLY take GREAT care an food prep ... they wear latex gloves and unlike other like places .... when dealing with the money part they take off the gloves!\n\nHighly recommended!!!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Cp-PV8rsypbO-xBrQ6KmQg", "review_id": "0AuPpLLHVa-nwRoqaAPwEw", "text": "Quaint little diner - a great example of kitschy 50s Americana. It's the sort of thing 5 & Diner tries to be, only more authentic. The menu is very simple and it's nothing you couldn't get elsewhere, but the food is very good. You didn't really come here for the food though, did you... no, you came here for the atmosphere...\n\nI went during the summer and it was pretty hot inside the little box. There were some fans working overtime to help compensate, but with the cramped quarters, the dining area is pretty close to the stove. \n\nYou can tell that for the people that own and operate this joint, it's definitely a labor of love. It's such a warm and inviting place to go. I can see eating here once in awhile for the experience, but it's not the kind of place I could see myself eating regularly... maybe it's because I don't live in the neighborhood. People in walking distance would definitely become addicted to the place. \n\nI really enjoyed the food here. There were funny little books available for us to read and there was a notebook where customers could draw in. The whole thing was something I'll always remember... fondly. You owe it to yourself to at least check this place out once.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "b4C9E7vTJrOdkJQA86xYSg", "review_id": "fnNiPc6Wv1pAiJZYmkvA4Q", "text": "Update:  \nAfter reading the talk thread on yelp about the welcome diner I am so happy that they are not closing!  Turns out they decided not to and now are going to open a second one in the not too distant future.\n\nI am so sad that I came here on the last day that this little diner will be open.  I was introduced to this place by a friend of mine who is a regular patron.  It was a nice Saturday afternoon so we ate outside and I think the little diner (with 8 seats) was full.  I had a single patty cheeseburger and the favorite and a coke.  The favorite is fresh cut fries with peppers, onions and a few other things that made this a delicious side dish.  It was all soooo good... I am glad I had the opportunity to try it.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "-F32Vl8Rk4dwsmk0f2wRIw", "review_id": "I2o2GMCpxq-eurn2jc0YfQ", "text": "This place couldn't be any cooler if it was renamed \"Jules Winfield's Welcome Diner\"\n\nPeople.  Just take a gander at the picture offered here on this page and tell me what would stop you from going there to eat an unbelievably delicious basket of fries and burger, each such perfectly seasoned to compliment one another, its as if this stuff was made from the craftsmanship of a gastronomic grill master.  The burger easily beats out even cult-status places like Delux or In n Out, and their handcut fries are subtly crunchy and salty.  Their salsa burger topping absolutely rocks the block.  And I don't know if their ketchup is made by the Magical Man from Happy Land who lives in a gumdrop house on Lollipop Lane, but something about it slaps a toothy grin on my head.\n\nThe picnic tables outside make you feel like you are doing something productive while you gorge yourself.  Like its okay to ingest a thousand calories as long as you are given the impression that you are on a hike or something.  But whatever.  Its all class.\n\nMy only beef (Heh.  Pardon the pun.)  is that Welcome Diner is closed on Sundays and that they force me to battle the tweakers at the 7th and Roosevelt Circle K as I spring for a pack of P-funks and a $20 bill due to their 'no cards' policy.  It would also be in my best interest if they started serving micro-brews from Oregon or Happy Land.  That would be right good.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 15, "useful": 16, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "kgyv3ctYEZ0ACslpoakunw", "review_id": "JT2j_Q418lCKu62yH1mKqA", "text": "So a couple of months ago my co-worker and I were on a dangerous mission to find the one great burger in town. After months of search and going into some of the seediest joints in town, we arrived at Welcome Diner, I was a bit skeptical that this place could produce a burger  that my co-worker and I were so desperately seeking, but oh how rad being wrong is, they knocked the shit out of my taste buds with there burger, I got a double with cheese with a fried egg on top (old school son), I literally finished the burger before my co-worker got his (which was like 5 seconds later) , a true delight. \n\nIf you go bring cash money thats all they take, also its a small joint so don't go brining like 40 of your office buddies you'll look like a tool.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "deEtVfAWacIYLdx7PcuOnQ", "review_id": "etVq-oEzOFOggDz3MgHDLw", "text": "Wonderful little burger joint!!  Very simple menu: hamburgers, hot dogs, and (Garfield) fried egg sandwich.  Everything is fresh and the burgers are like a thing from the past (fabulous)!!!!  Very little in and outside seating- most importantly its cash only!  Worth the drive! and an experience you shouldn't miss!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3f_-pGlAZi6a6ZySrsspVQ", "review_id": "fWBTJ4NuwMjcpCQAk1B38w", "text": "Big thumbs up for this place. Great spot for burgers and dogs!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "ivjr8jJ9lKFeDES1DDg0Fg", "review_id": "wnJUeOajTQp1rCgkIMAHRw", "text": "The Welcome Diner is, in a word, welcoming! The folks who work there are super friendly and great to talk to. It's a small and intimate little place so expect to have some cool conversations with other patrons. \n\nBe prepared with cash and a sweatband (or five!). In the summer heat, it's a bit hot in there, but everyone looks a little sexier with a bead or two of sweat on their forehead, no? \n\nI got a grilled cheese (made with lettuce, tomato & bread n butter pickles) and fresh cut fries that are to die for. Way better than In N' Out's just so you know. And the chocolate chip cookie. Oh how its nutmeg danced on my taste buds! I liked it. A lot a lot.\n\nThey get everything they can from local & organic growers, have phenomenally yummilicious bread and even Mexican Coca-Cola. Hooray for real sugar cane! Too bad I realized this after I ordered a diet coke. I'll splurge on some calories if it means I get to drink from a glass bottle any day.\n\nI'm so glad my friend showed me this place. It is a definite gem and I will definitely be back. When it cools down, I may even bring the pooch along and sit outside near the kiddie pool. Fun! \n\nIf you haven't yet, grab a friend and try this joint out pronto.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "N7lSh49zQ13sG3Jpa9E6cw", "review_id": "jSMrwcq9CYGgyV9cJkcOrw", "text": "I brought my dad here a couple of weeks ago, just on a whim. I'd been once before when the previous owners still had the place, and I had been itching to go back. \n\nWe went for an early lunch so we were able to sit inside. The staff is friendly, and I think my dad enjoyed the fact that every time the waitress turned around, her rear end was right in his face. Dirty old men in close quarters. What can you do? \n\nThe food was great- I had the grilled cheese (minus pickles), he had a burger and we both had fries. I loved the grilled cheese- it was perfectly charred- and he had no complaints about the burger, which is a rare thing. The fries were perfection and I may have even dreamed about them that night. \n\nI can't imagine eating here would be too fun in the middle of the summer, as most of the seating is outside, but it's a great little lunch spot, and they're also open late on First Fridays. Good to know, since getting food anywhere else downtown on a First Friday is next to impossible. \n\nI'll definitely be back.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6uNeagh9ljbwV8XRUn_cYA", "review_id": "LpjnoSIJCzyNj_5abmpiUQ", "text": "Sort of a novelty, very unique, very small...this place does burgers and a quick lunch very well.  Not suggesting bring all your friends becaue the space is limited but for a quick bite to eat, this place is suitable.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 5, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "HZeFzs42f0iGaA-sP_hUnA", "review_id": "bmYIa6a11DEk1WZMV8B7sg", "text": "Dear fucking lord I am not going to eat again until next Thursday.\n\nA friend took me here for lunch today, in exchange for a little 'puter help. The cook is a friend of hers, he just said, don't worry I'll make something you like.\n\nNext thing I knew I had a Scheiners freshly made hot dog, grilled, split open, on a bun... with a fried egg an some of their pepper concoction on top. One of the best things I have ever ever eaten. \n\nAs others mentioned, the fries are sliced to order and fried to a super crisp.\n\nThe eggs are organic. The menu is tiny, it's diner food, but the food quality is very, very high. \n\nHas a few bites of a freshly made pear pie.... oh my.\n\nI will be back, but not that often, otherwise I'll be a lardass. (again)", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F97G9Uy4xlTf8hocE6jS7w", "review_id": "ULXk9brlJ03l9r79IHy-KA", "text": "Dirty.\n\nSo dirty.\n\nHair in the french fries dirty.\n\nCook sitting on the counter dirty.  \n\nUndercoooked hamburger meat, and the server's fingers in my food dirty.\n\nFlies on the lip of the water pitcher dirty.\n\nSomehow these guys think that if you wear gloves you are spared from all contamination.  As if scratching your ass with your gloves on will keep the ass germs from getting in your food.  \n\nI've been there before, and have tried to look past all these things, when eating such delicious food, but really, it's not worth it anymore.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "65j7bRPXJUkrUCQ7XGteDQ", "review_id": "7Tu7Dhrpf668B5ndL8oxYA", "text": "I totally heart the Welcome Diner because:\n\nThere are 7 seats. Maybe 8. (inside)\n\nThe cook (Andy?) is super friendly and apologizes if it takes more than mere moments to get your food.\n\nThe Garfield fried egg sandwich will knock your little socks off.\n\nIf the Garfield knocks your socks off, then the french fries with onions and peppers will knock everything off you, leaving you happily, nakedly enjoying you food.\n\nAnd because there are only really like 5 menu items. Eggs somehow, hamburgers somehow, hot dogs somehow, french toast in a cup (what? yes) , and some other thing maybe. \n\nNormally I hate cash only, but this gets a pass. It seems right to pay cash.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "C6IOtaaYdLIT5fWd7ZYIuA", "review_id": "psNECrI_sxiHXCI9u6us4A", "text": "I have been here 3 times. 2 times to eat and once I forgot cash. The first time was not great the fryer was down and the fry's sucked. \n\nThe 2nd time was a little better. Except the food inspector was there. Normally this is a non-issue but in a diner car that serves 9 you hear and see everything. \n\nWe ordered 2 doubles and 1 fry and a bottle of coke. One burger was made incorrectly as they added grilled onions to both. I was feeling generous and did not ask for a new one. (I should have though, I do not care for onions on the burger) The fry's were good, in fact I could have eaten another order. \n\nThe cook Andy and the waitress were so frazzled by the inspector they kept forgetting things like opening the bottle of coke, ketchup, other peoples meals, the \"regular\" got a double when he ordered 2 singles and made sure Andy knew it was 2 singles...\n\nThe other \"regular\" looked as if she rolled out of bed, smoked a J, slapped her over sized headphones and Ipod in her PJ pocket and rode her bike here. She totally dumped her bike in the front, like she owned the place. Andy asked several times for her to move it but pot head didn't get it. \n\nAndy asked the other regular to do something for him discreetly since the city guy was there, not sure what but he was outside for a while. \n\n I like Welcome but with 2 issues in 2 visits I dunno If I will be back.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "YxRKHhhuWxX96_quP9Tgyg", "review_id": "6e03Zgjp85YI5EJwF2pNGg", "text": "this is probably the coolest diner in downtown phoenix. all organic ingredients, a kickass interior (it's super small, but totally rad), and great people working. say hi to the bearded jewish cook, andy, and he will make your food just the way you want it, and also, with love.\n\nthe food is totally cheap and tastes exquisite. you can also eat outside, if you want. \n\nit's located on a nondescript corner in a residential area, so it's easy to miss, but this place is definitely worth checking out if you're downtown.\n\nalso, the hours up there ^^ say it's open until 5, but i am pretty sure they close at 3.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FxxYCRPcpd__yhRRmmtyMQ", "review_id": "VeqPNKrTRBUdJsBN6Vjdyg", "text": "If know about the Welcome Diner, chances are you've heard about it by word of mouth or just stumbled across it by chance. Regardless, this place is one of my favorite places to eat in Phoenix. Everything in the place feel like you stepped into David Lynch's mind while having happy thoughts. The place is super small (8 seats) but that just adds to the authenticity of eating in what might one day be a museum piece of 1950's culture.\n\nThe food is incredibly good and surprisingly cheap. If it's the right day, be sure to see if they're making veggie burgers and ask for a float too. The staff is also really chill and make sure that you're satisfied. They offer everything: good food, good atmosphere, and a good experience.\n\nI just wish they had later hours....", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tNxNMmLZmCF2A_PXcSRVLw", "review_id": "FKuGlo8XaNdnl-zZRxRY9g", "text": "Retro setting, organic food, and friendly service.\n\nFOOD\nWell, it's a diner so you have burgers, fries, grilled cheese, etc to choose from. The burgers have always been cooked as I like them (whatever your preference is...) The fries are organic potatoes, cut daily- sometimes a little on the brown side in appearance but they always taste good. \nGrilled cheese is great- not too greasy like some places. \nThere are sodas and iced tea to drink- both organic.\n\nENVIRONMENT\n8  seats inside and outdoor seating availible. I would recommend eating outside if it is nice- sometimes inside is crowded and everyone can hear everyone else's business. \n\nOTHER\nBring cash, no cards accepted. If your service is good- tip them. They are really nice!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "0Dngp-JFYvvXD4cy6plvbA", "review_id": "TzxYw25AGSH4U5AbkbxN6g", "text": "I can't stand 50's retro but this place is the cuteness. Well...I haven't technically been inside. Now, I knew this was a hipster hangout, but I wasn't expecting the cute girl in the apron or the boy with tattoos to actually be working on the other side of that window. They didn't seem to mind that I was slightly drenched in sweat having walked there under the sun of a blazing March afternoon. They were quite nice and gave my sister and I a bowl of water for our doggies. Tattoo boy said he would even make us more fries if we wanted. The fries ($2) were not the best  and neither was my grilled cheese ($4) with tomato (yum!) and pickles (?). However, the food had a nice home-made quality to it and was all ready in about a minute. Peeps are right about the high-quality ingredients and the food is inexpensive. Holler.\n\nP.S. Don't forget the Ca$hM0nayyy\nor to borrow from a sibling!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "xs_fnNe0hofd7ZOupCjesQ", "review_id": "IMcD-Py6d6YlZVpiGo4vFA", "text": "Okay...I have been going here for a while and I love the place and the food!  I am surprise it hasn't had as many reviews as it should.  The truth is I come back to support local businesses in my neighborhood...I would come here anyday than go to a Fast Food burger joint..\n\nThe trailor that the restaurant is in is the cutest thing you will ever see...straight out of a 50's picture!  Its small but fitting...\n\nThe food is very fresh..I love their cheeseburgers and hotdogs..I sometimes even get some of their mango salsa/chutney on the side..they get it from this lady that homemakes it..\nNot the cleanliness place but I guess thats what makes it tastes so great!!:)  Its the extra grease...I know that just sounds horrible, but true!\n\nAnyways, support locals and their businesses...go go go!!!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SmsSJciSTvsBSml3pKDB_g", "review_id": "wvuIldMQb2ZDBGUhMStP0A", "text": "We ate lunch there on a weekday in early 10/04.  The Welcome is a restored 1930s diner and seating consists of just nine (counter) seats.  It's definitely cramped, but that means you'll get to converse with your neighbors.  The menu is quite limited, although the food was good.  However, they don't give you plates and the food was *very* greasy (our sandwiches came on a piece of waxed paper and the grease quickly soaked through the paper onto the counter).  The other thing I didn't like, was that you had to *buy* (bottled) water if that was your drink of choice.  They had a cook, a helper and a waitress working in a VERY tiny space....the waitress was o.k., but the cook and helper were pretty friendly.  It seemed that everyone but us was a \"regular\", which was kind of fun; we had an amusing conversation with the three guys (co-workers) who sat nearest us.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "xkTbpCc-YhU8-EXZDA7u0g", "review_id": "Ldyi6v_P80n4BtBXij_bnw", "text": "Maaaan, this place is tiny. Once you get past the fact that there's nine seats, and the griddle takes up about 30% of the building, you realize that this is one of those special little haunts that makes cities cool. It's totally off the beaten path, but just three blocks from First Friday mayhem. You could drive right by and never even notice it (I had about 15 times). \n\nInside it's surprisingly sparce, considering it's about 75 square feet. There's no AC, just a few well-placed fans on full blast. I went in the middle of the afternoon in July and felt pretty comfortable, especially considering the kitchen IS the place. \n\nAnd the food... you want greasy, delicious, messy, rich, heavenly sinful pig-out fare? What's that? You want it at dirt cheap prices and with friendly service? It's perfect. The cheeseburger is oozing cheddar, the fries are sliced about four seconds before they go into the fryer and they have french toast in a cup. Need I say more?", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZKo-HD5FdrINIHAcD9AnAA", "review_id": "FzvmLNzDEqxWVGNwqrVaAQ", "text": "*nom nom nom!*  Mm, this place is the perfect eatery for a lazy Sunday, or if you are skipping school or work as it's quite naughty.  One of those mimosas and bloody marys in the morning kind of days.  The Garfield is extremely satisfying and the french toast in a cup is genius, if a bit sticky.  But since we are being naughty eating here a little stickiness is probably appropriate!  It is tiny tiny, but I find it amusing rather than annoying.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "GNVnN2A0FleRHO2oGFidvA", "review_id": "pbyw6s-dczIT0AfcVixO2g", "text": "Remember to suck in your gut when entering and exiting this place. It doesn't bode the largest establishment around, and if you show up at the wrong time you might be sitting outside in the sun in anticipation. \n\nI have been to this place several times and have not been disappointed once. I would suggest something for you to try, but I can't decide on any specific thing that is better than the other. The cup of sweet toast is a must try. My face literally melted off in delight. The burgers and fresh-cut fries are in my personal epic category. The egg sandwich is ridiculous. Really the only knock to this place is it's size. If I didn't need a crowbar to get myself out of the building each time I go, then it might be better. \n\nSeriously people, go here. Eat here. Revel in your trip to the land of gluttony. I love this little cramped trailer and it's treasure trove of goodness.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gOV8nHj7JIKHoBUJKHZPuw", "review_id": "hz8XzyNq5ICEzIMQ8poFUw", "text": "For those that haven't heard, Payton Curry has taken over Welcome Diner April through May on Sun, Mon, Tues, and First Fridays. Get there... now. Payton is known for pushing limits and incorporating fresh, local ingredients. The menu will likely change every week, if not every night, so I'm not sure if my recap will help all that much, but here goes.\n\nThe neighborhood is sketchy, the place is tiny, and the accommodations are \"rustic\", so if you're all into the Scottsdale scene or flashing your dough, don't bother. That being said, Shantal mentioned that being there made her feel like she was camping every night, and I have to admit the evening had a vacation feel to it... National Lampoon's style!\n\nYou can instantly tell that Payton is having a blast and it shows on his face and in the food. We were seated on a collection of old dining chairs at a makeshift table of 2x8s and construction horses in the middle of the front yard, with a candle to light our way... I knew it was going to be a sweet evening!\n\nWe started with the burrata that was lightly seasoned with truffle oil and cracked pepper. Unfortunately a lot of people are adding burrata to their menus and they have no idea that this fresh, creamy, delicate version is how it's truly meant to be. It was served with slices of toast that I expected to be the brick-hard version to which I've become accustomed. Imagine my surprise as I bit into a spongy, buttery slice of bread with just a crunch of the crust! Delicious.\n\nThe porcini foie gras terrine will scare those faint of heart, but it's amazing and the pear butter adds this velvety, sweet flavor that just makes it unforgettable. I wasn't a fan of the pate', but it was a combination of pickle, horseradish, and mustard flavors with chunks in the loaf... all things I can personally only handle in moderation individually and generally dislike, so it was exactly as described. The mains arrived and the Sonoma lamb sugo proved to be an interesting choice. It's not something you would eat on a regular basis, but I'm so glad I got to try it. The shreds of lamb meat were piled on top of a bowl of hearty fettuccine with perfectly cooked chickpeas and dollops of cream that muted any gaminess of the meat. Then you would get a bite of golden raisin to kick in a touch of sweetness; pretty cool combination of flavors and textures without being over the top.\n\nPerhaps the biggest surprise of the night was the bowl of Bolognese that was planted in front of us, it blew me away and I have no idea why!! Payton, what's your secret with something so simple? Dessert followed with apple pie that could've been much tastier if it were warmed with a scoop of ice cream, but all was rescued with a huge chunk of bread pudding that puts my mother's recipe to shame (and it was served warmed with a scoop of ice cream :). \n\nAll in all, we had a wonderful night with fabulous food and fun friends and we didn't want the night to end. If you want a hint of adventure, get to Welcome Diner before the end of May... seriously... National Lampoon's style.\n\nps: It's BYOB!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WWxCMDn8rVHIrIFoKRcRDg", "review_id": "UEDmyRh2CKujkeMZH1tTBQ", "text": "The old Welcome Diner is closed, but it is now (temporarily) inhabited by Chef Payton Curry. Check out the reviews here: http://www.yelp.com/biz/payton-curry-at-welcome-diner-phoenix", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rWDFpIYRyAC4N95zIwTzMA", "review_id": "EtUyMYb1pApne0JSvKhqzA", "text": "[Other reviews of Payton Curry's chef-in-residence at Welcome Diner: http://www.yelp.com/biz/payton-curry-at-welcome-diner-phoenix]\n\nTHE VEGETARIAN ANGLE\n\nWhen you can date a review to the exact day (and with good reason), you know that you're in a special place.\n\nWe ate at Payton Curry's pop-up restaurant at the Welcome Diner last night, April 19, 2011, and the following is what we ate, but you may have a different menu on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday evenings from 5pm-close through July 4.  Chef, I hear, tries to keep it real and keep it local and fresh when sourcing his menu, so it changes each week.  McClendon's Select was mentioned more than once.\n\n(PRICE NOTE:  On Tuesdays from 10pm-close, the menu is 1/2 price to be sure Curry exhausts his fresh produce and meats.)\n\nWelcome Diner was serving about 12 people when we arrived, 6 at the inside counter and three couples outside dotting the front yard, set up with a picnic table, a sawhorse, some two tops, and glass tabletop lanterns.\n\nThe food came out quickly, and our gracious and knowledgeable server asked if we'd like our dishes as they were prepared or in courses. We opted for the former.  My darling dining partner and I shared all four dishes.\n\nTHOSE DAMN GREEN BEANS\nWe started with green beans, as crisp as they were picked, with just one tip snapped off, just like my grandmother taught me.  These were served with a citrus creme fraiche and some recently picked tarragon.  I always love dairy with tarragon, and this dish, served cool (not cold) if I remember, was dusted with local bee pollen, granular bits that taste of honey and something else and melt on your tongue.\n\nMOZZARELLA\nThe menu insists there's basil in this tangential rendition of caprese -- and there probably is -- but the takeaway message from this panko-encrusted slab of mozzarella with the sweetest tomatoes I've eaten is a sweet-n-sour burst with every olive oily bite.  A standout appetizer.\n\nGNOCCHI\nIf you're like me, when you've eaten or prepared gnocchi before, you assume they get plopped into the boiling salted water before the plump up and rise to the surface.  Not so fast, Barilla Boy.  Payton Curry's gnocchi, I believe, are (dry?) pan-seared on both sides,   keeping all the doughy, gummy deliciousness often lost in the water.  The madeira wine and cream reduction here smothers the pillowy gnocchi and tooth-tender walnuts and squiggly good morel mushrooms in a way that makes you close your eyes, shut off your hearing, and attempt to pour all of your sensory energy into taste and smell.  When eating this dish, I more than once covered my face with my hand to shield what may have been unflattering facial pangs of ecstasy.  \n\nLEMON CURD\nWe struggled to choose this dessert over the Strawberry Olive Oil Cake and Strawberry Malt, but we got our strawberry fix as the second layer in this delectable parfait, topped with the airiest foamy meringue, and served in a mason jar.  The macerated strawberries made you want to relive childhood and replace mom's jelly with Payton's strawberries to accompany Laura Scudder in your PB&J sandwich.  We clanged spoons at the bottom of the jar for the last bit of bee pollen.\n\n$62 with tax and tip.  We didn't bring a BYOB wine but would next time.  (The $13 corkage fee seems high, but there ought to be an explanation for that.)  Everyone working in the tiny dinette and serving the tables outside had huge smiles and loads of enthusiasm for what they were contributing to the Garfield neighborhood and to the downtown culinary scene.  Others are taking notice, too. Michelle Laudig (former restaurant critic at Phoenix New Times) and Aaron Chamberlin of St. Francis both dropped in during our dinner.\n\nI worry about the AZ heat baking the charm out of patio dining in May, \nJune, and July for Chef Curry, but I hope to return in April...maybe on a Tuesday at 10pm for half-price eats.\n\nOther reviews of Payton Curry's chef-in-residence at Welcome Diner: http://www.yelp.com/biz/payton-curry-at-welcome-diner-phoenix", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GhCA6N7sRYZHBr5QKAcCWg", "review_id": "M6Ou3KUDtxzCk7jrsknC-A", "text": "This place is DEFINITELY NOT CLOSED. I loved it when Sloane Mcfarland was cooking there after getting it back to [almost] original condition and was ecstatic to find out this weekend that it's now a pop up restaurant.\n\nThank you Marshall Shore for letting us know about this place!  We were a party of nine for Easter dinner last night - we filled the diner itself and ordered 1 of everything on the menu [2 of certain items].  There were 10 dinner items and 4 dessert items.  We passed the dishes down the counter to each other.\n\nThe menu is strictly vegetarian, but Payton keeps a few meat items available for hard core meaties - like my daughter and I who shared a heavenly fettuccine bolognese.\n\nEach dish was superb.  I have a really hard time deciding on a favorite, but I think I'll go with the Fava and Steuben beans served in agave nectar with a walnut pesto.  My wife and daughter are going with the Beluga lentils, parsley and celery leaf.\n\nWe had a tasting menu [no pairing] I would have been happy to pay $75 for and we got away with $20.\n\nUnbelievable.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yRotpDK6z6ko8UqhBww3EQ", "review_id": "1-6BqgibRzD_qs7iSAaJ3A", "text": "Having dined at the Welcome Diner every week since Payton's arrival, I felt it was finally time to let yelpland know about my experiences. \n\nAlso having been a fan of Digestif and Caffe Boa, during Patyon's residency, this is his best work, yet. I am floored by Payton's creativity and fresh-style every time I'm at the Welcome Diner.\n\nI haven't had anything yet that left me wanting more. Each dish is well thought out and perfectly executed. Payton manages to capture the purity and freshness of the ingredients that so many chefs in town manage to murder. \n\nAs excited as I am to have Payton around the corner from my house, I am even more excited and anxious to see what his next spot will deliver. It's only going up from here folks and if your not on the Curry train yet, get on. \n\nIf you're one of those people who enjoys bland food and thinks that every restaurant needs a nice view, please stay out of our neighborhood and stop yelping about how Noca is in a strip mall. Phoenix is on it's way to being regarded as one of the top cities for dining and those narrow minded opinions are no longer welcome.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yRotpDK6z6ko8UqhBww3EQ", "review_id": "vaV83LWmlYemgVggbFtECg", "text": "Just went back for another Tuesday night dinner...\n\nRomesco Cauliflower\nGnocchi\nSoft Shell Crab\nGoat Terrine\nLamb Loin\nChocolate Chip Pecan Pie\nOlive Oil Cake\nButterscotch Brownie Brioche Pudding\n\nRidiculous. Top five best dinners in Phoenix.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f-HPPzAQslph612-4iVeCQ", "review_id": "N1c2aqxvZlighUccEq0FsQ", "text": "The BFD isn't Payton Curry. its not the food, either, its the floorshow. Payton and his wife manage to make this tiny space feel cavernous and fabulous. Their banter is hysterical, and Payton somehow manages to hear everything said on the floor from his outpost cooking. The words fly fast, but you'll laugh hysterically. \n\n\nAnd the food? Inventive, fresh, reasonable and fast.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Aij7b89w0aIHXuVH5Yd4QA", "review_id": "P273gdJIyaJ2cQptfyWxHQ", "text": "Amazing, been twice and would go every week if I lived downtown. The food is incredible, the environment is chill, and the proprietors are super friendly. It's only open Sun.-Tuesday and will close for good 4th of July. Go while you can!!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o5LGkVUxaC8Syd3WT8Maew", "review_id": "dOARMZ9PoN7Ry8X6CjQHZg", "text": "They're back as of today, and they're awesome. I was turned on to the Welcome Diner by a classmate at a software training I was attending, I said I was a food nerd and he told me that these guys were reopening today!\nSolid yelp reviews sold me, and they did NOT disappoint.\nThey opened at 5:00, but I got off of class at about 4:15, so I went down there and hung around for a bit. After unsuccessfully attempting to help out with their square credit card thing (they can take cards, but it'll show up as the food truck because the restaurant account isn't setting up properly), I placed my order. I was the first customer, yay! Amazingly, the only other opening day jitter I saw was the ricecooker being ornery and tripping the circuit breaker repeatedly. In terms of \"disasters\" that's a pretty minimal one. I chose to wait for the rice to finish and get my meal all together, as I needed to burn time to avoid getting out of central Phoenix back to Tucson at rush hour.\nI had the port of call burger and a side of red beans and rice (the ricecooker worked in the end).\nBest burger I've had, I think ever. All the ingredients were high quality, very nice cheddar cheese, mushrooms cooked with port, and garlic aioli. And the bun. Oh damn, the bun. Feathery is the best adjective. No unevenness in texture, light, and just barely strong enough to contain the burger... well maybe not entirely contain.\nThe red beans and rice were good - I'm not well versed in the craft of that dish, but it was tasty.\nBoth the other customers that ordered inside got the fried chicken biscuit sandwich with apple butter made by one of the staff. They seemed very happy with their choices.\n\nThey've got beer, wine, and hurricanes. Right now they're open Thursday-Saturday 5:00-10:00pm for dinner, and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00-3:00pm for brunch. I snuck a peek at the brunch menu, and there looked to be some tasty stuff there too. They're going to work on expanding dinner service out over more of the week gradually.\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat are you doing?\nYeah. \nYou.\nWhy are you still reading this?\nGo get a burger or something from here.\nBlah blah blah it's Tuesday at 9am and they're not open, sure, whatever, maybe that excuse will fly with your family, but not here mister/missy.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tE2Pz9uYfC4zsHqFX4hHbg", "review_id": "di5JYKudUveuT3-8DCkPTQ", "text": "Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! The ambiance was perfect and the company was even better. I only had a beer, but the staff made it an awesome experience. They were all very knowledgable and took the time to give us a background on the diner and what their thoughts and inspirations were for the Welcome Diner going forward. I am so excited to come back this weekend and try out some of the grub, because it looked and smelled amazing! If you are looking for a cool vibe, amazingly gracious staff and a chill place to have a beer (or 7), you should absolutely check this place out! Congrats guys, you are off to a great start!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-Z6yPXGP0WMDgRTEA9na5Q", "review_id": "a_SR_hkNuPfHfAPBvRZCRg", "text": "A couple friends took me there Saturday.  It was very tasty and affordable.  It's a very small place and they cook right in front of you, if you sit inside (like waffle house but not as greasy and more delicious) and very friendly staff and atmosphere.\n\nWe had beer and mimosas with biscuits and gravy (comes with bacon/sausage or mushrooms and an egg), blackberry ricotta lemon pancakes, and a chicken sammich with cheddar, apple butter, on a homemade biscuit.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y0StpDYShZqxGZQkTKg2ow", "review_id": "n7YvwcX-kYSP0fxamE_1xw", "text": "Back in 2005 I came to Welcome Diner and would enjoy really tasty breakfast sandwiches.  I loved the husband/wife team who took care of the customers and made the place pretty darn awesome.  I know in the past few years there've been a few different concepts that hit Welcome Diner... I didn't patronize the place since back in 2005/2006, but went back last night at about 9pm to check it out.\n\nI took some of the pictures that are up on this Yelp review back then when I was DowntownGirl.\n\nWith my man and a friend of ours, we stopped over to the same quaint trailer that seemed to be a bit more polished up with a more bold \"Welcome Diner\" painted on the front, but pretty much looked the same from back when I used to go.  There was a special on the board and they had menus with some eclectic items.  Two of us chose the South Carolina-style pork sandwich on a biscuit and a side of fries while our friend grabbed the peanut butter bacon burger and some Sweet Republic ice cream. \n\nWe sat outside instead of in.  We also grabbed some wine and beer.  Local WINES!  So glad to be able to go to an establishment in downtown Phoenix where they offer local wine. \n\nWe got our food after a short wait and dove in.  Top notch delicious foods all around.  I know they have a brunch menu... guess we'll have to ride down some Saturday or Sunday morning.\n\nTasty food, friendly staff... we'll be back.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GhCA6N7sRYZHBr5QKAcCWg", "review_id": "p_cErIbWucOFiLu71a5kXA", "text": "Well, it finally got rented out again - to a troupe of really enthusiastic chefs and they're growing their hours. Worthy successors to the chefs who came before them, another tribe of locavores. Unbelievable that they seem to have a full beer/wine/liquor license. \n\nGO NOW before everyone figures it out! However, be warned it is no longer \"cheap, under $10\" - but not by much - excluding our wine our shared meal clocked in at $15 each.\n\nWe each had a glass of Arizona wine labeled, merely, \"red\". Went wonderfully with our shared Roosevelt Growhouse salad [the beets, my gawd], cheeseburger [the mushrooms ...] and fries. Good decision, to share - we couldn't", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N6fXTxMFxtHntDZnEotAtw", "review_id": "Vlf--ie1puSPNgiZ8x3Gcw", "text": "Here's the deal. I want to totally love this, but frankly, Phoenix is still missing the traditional diner, even when it's housed in an authentic diner. I was hoping this would be the epic college hang-out, but it's too expensive for that. An 8 buck burger is three dollars away from a night out for a collegiate. 5 bucks for a 12 oz plastic cup pour, even a good draft, is still not in that ballpark. Actually, it's close to ballpark pricing. Knock off at least a buck.  And 4 dollars for a very small portion of collard greens will not bring me back to eat it.\n\nI ordered the most expensive meal because I wanted the food experience. Their PB and B burger is exceptional, peanut butter with burger sounds weird, but it's damn tasty and good Schrieber's bacon(also used at Bill Johnsons Big Apple for less dinero). It's the highest price burger at $12.50. I also had the previously mentioned collard greens and a 7 buck Hurricane, tasty and well-mixed, almost at price point correctly with such good ingredients.\n\nThree items and with tip, over $28.00.  This falls into the realm of special event for me, and that's a shame as the folks running the kitchen, taking orders, owners are ALL great and the service was really casual yet efficient.\n\nI would love to see something like a whiskey and soda for $4.00, discounted pitchers of beer, maybe even a discount for bringing in your own coffee cup or dishes as there really is a lot of plastic waste coming out of there.\n\nSure, I'll be back, and for what it is(an amazing restoration of a wonderful place with a killer patio)I'm glad it's here. I'll have whatever is on special now, and skip the sides, though the fries with gravy could be killer with cheese curds a la  poutine. \n\nYet still I wait for the college hang-out.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vShtgbCN2NFZcaB0aBAygQ", "review_id": "KyU1r_OGLhlUOf-SDzbccw", "text": "I had a wonderful experience at the Welcome Diner and can't wait to go back. First and foremost, I love the fact they support all local! Stimulating the local Phoenix economy is so important and I really commend them for being an excellent example of this. When I walked in I was impressed at how cute and comfortable the indoor and outdoor setup was. Super cute bar and cozy outdoor seating as well. True to their name, it made me feel very welcome. The food was excellent and really appreciated the gluten free options. I highly recommend eating here if you are looking for a fun, friendly, relaxed atmosphere and well priced delish food!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "2LCrT_BOJvGV4xi_lmoRcA", "review_id": "6xjRXLvR_mRwohO_QLzdsQ", "text": "Welcome Diner recently reopened with the chef/owners of Old Dixie food truck.  I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this place.  I've been to Welcome Diner three times in the past two weeks.  I've sampled the lemon ricotta pancakes, the Holy Puerco special and a breakfast biscuit sandwich.  All were delicious, but the Holy Puerco was amazing.  A cheesy grit cake smothered in the most delicious pork I've ever eaten, topped with an egg and house-made pork cracklings, served with flavorful, crunchy potatoes...\n\nI love to sit at the counter.  The crowd is friendly and the WD team is personable and efficient.  There is also plenty of seating outside, as there are only 9 stools at the diner counter.  And since it's in my neighborhood, I can easily walk or bike there.\n\nFood is locally sourced when possible.  I was there yesterday when the guy dropped off the duck eggs.  Most entrees are in the 8-10 dollar range.  They have beer, wine, and limited cocktails.  I highly recommend the Hurricane, with fresh-squeezed juices, light and dark rums, and pomegranate grenadine.  And the new management DOES take credit/debit cards with the square.  You can have your receipt sent to your email or phone number.  I mention this because I saw a couple order who'd never paid with the square before.\n\nWelcome Diner is open for brunch and dinner, but not every day.  I know they close at 3 on Sundays.  They are open Thur. thru Sun.  Oh, and the music is good, too!  Get there and enjoy the patio before the hot weather hits!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "DUZ3OVuZh8IzJk-F7Pyh2g", "review_id": "KGHmF3kUXZAwS4RDlFuyBg", "text": "Do you love good food?\nDuh.\nDo you love good drinks?\nOf course.\nDo you love good people?\nWho doesn't?!\nIf you've answered yes to any of these questions (and we both know you did), you need to get down to The Welcome Diner. The cozy quarters and kitchy decor make it easy to fall in love with, and the staff makes you comfortable enough to stay for hours.\nAND THE FOOD! I have yet to try something that didn't make me smile. It's hard to pick a favorite dish but personally, I love the Kiltlifter braised pork biscuit. The carolina mustard sauce that's made in house, is probably the best thing I've ever tasted. And the made from scratch biscuit it comes with, is too good for words. \nBeyond a fantastic, locally driven food concept, they also make one of the greatest cocktails I've ever enjoyed; the Hurricane. And even though you clearly hear the bell dinging from the kitchen and everyone inside scream, \"HURRICANE!\" each time you order one, you just can't seem to figure out how you got so tipsy; they're sneaky little guys. \nSo, next time you're out and about downtown Phoenix on a weekend, you should go say hi, and then eat your face off. You'll be glad you did.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D-wcjVIG36H0v-MF59JaEQ", "review_id": "jrLgfJK-fb15wXWI-LP_Kg", "text": "Greasy spoons unite!  Great menu, cool vibe, good service and good beers.  I was amazed at how efficient these guys are - they must lead the restaurant world in ratio of patrons served / grill square footage.  \n\nA great spot.  Don't come here on a diet though - my meal soaked through the paper plate and left a visible grease puddle on the counter top.  Psst ... the grit cakes are tasty and absorb the flavors of the meal but they are extremely greasy.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "90I5TAGope2V6PNGjITjCQ", "review_id": "XNIjizqPkyWNZBNT5XUaCA", "text": "As good as it gets as far as diners go.  I'm not usually considered to be a hipster, but it might rub off on me if I spent more time her.  Great crowd hanging out eating delicious food.  Tiny enough that you HAVE to talk to the staff, they're right next to you.  Unless you sit outside.  That might be fun, too.\n\nI've never actually been to a diner that had a liquor license, so have a hurricane with your brunch.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "q3AkEe_ikhwsdv5BYenQhA", "review_id": "hGeNgpy9iFE4buotSgYIKA", "text": "If you could imagine going over to your friend's place for dinner if your friend is a chef?  That is the Welcome Diner.\n\nEvery time I have been there, the place was full of laughter and the smell of great food cooking.  If you sit at the counter, you could smack the chef on the ass.  Order a hurricane, and everyone in the joint yells, \"HURRICANE!\"  \n\nIt is a great time.  My only complaint?  They aren't open enough hours to totally clog my arteries.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VZWOi9UAqveUbQxbapKB7g", "review_id": "X9OQ3chc4RqdiZ-9mMuHHA", "text": "Great little spot with wonderful fries and biscuit sandwiches. Yummy!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b2hU9G8tXoreuA2xgYPqcQ", "review_id": "LRkSTDib54iNxYYjGB_8gQ", "text": "So I was visiting Arizona for spring training baseball and pining for a decent meal when we stumbled across Welcome Diner.  This place friggin' rules.  All of the food that our party tried--duck burger, breakfast biscuit, creole breakfast--was off the chain.  And they service beer, which is perfect for a Sunday brunch.  \n\nThe staff was friendly and the service excellent.  They take pride in their craft, and you can see why when you taste the food.  If you're looking for a place to get some soul-nourishing food with a soulful flare, this is the place for you.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2LCrT_BOJvGV4xi_lmoRcA", "review_id": "04B3JYhiZ3Qei0kXe_tE7g", "text": "Well, I am trying to eat my way through the menu, but they keep adding delicious new dishes, so it's taking a while.  The service at this place cannot be beat.  When you are seated outside, every member of the team will be by to inquire about your experience and see if there's anything more they can do.  When you're seated inside, you are a part of the whole Welcome Diner experience.\n\nI most recently had the smothered pork plate, which was pulled pork with a beer and onion gravy over a bed of jasmine rice, with sides of delicious collard greens and house-made poblano hush puppies.  It was a heaping plate of food for $11.50.  The next night, we returned, at my niece's request, and I had the Port of Call burger.  It was yummy beefy goodness with perfect fries on the side.\n\nSo, it's going to take me a while to sample everything the Welcome Diner has to offer, but I go at least weekly and I am dedicated to sampling all the goodness they have to offer.  This place is a gem.  Don't tell anybody.\n\nOh, yeah...Bike Rack!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "7aQvAhgpdXqkTQEp8b8Szw", "review_id": "ooeKLCQbrdMVvedVHl7WQQ", "text": "This place is darling. The patio is gorgeous with lots of comfy, welcoming, and uplifting touches. The service is always upbeat, fun, and inviting and the food... holy moly. I'll gladly gain a few pounds for you Welcome Diner. \n\nIf you want to go somewhere different, escape this silly life for a moment, and enjoy a delicious beverage I highly recommend you stroll over to this diner, order yourself a \"Hurricane\" and find a seat on the patio where you can relax while the desert sun sets. In fact, I just might head over there all by my onsies tonight. Yes, I'm going to drink alone. I'm ok with it. \n\nEverything I've ever ordered off their menu has been delicious. They have lots of southern food options and they change up their specials menu about once a week. Anything you order will be divine. I promise you. Don't question me, I have the pounds to prove it.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vmLu-ophrxIqpCxrNO6Naw", "review_id": "wDy4JWPIsQCiZQRs4IPHSw", "text": "Get in your car right now, come downtown and eat here. Awesome funky cool place.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2LCrT_BOJvGV4xi_lmoRcA", "review_id": "FAXC5HrtMVZd7S7XuFU-7w", "text": "Coconut cream grits with collards and tomato sauce.  As vegan as it gets, and so full of flavor!  Had it twice...once on Thursday and again on Saturday.  Ran into 4 friends while I sat at the counter Saturday evening.  This place is the best.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "cjDbQWRr5zvOs6gz63cI_Q", "review_id": "z440Z2thJDQXQznaHdI8XA", "text": "Get up, go downtown and eat here!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e_raEH6Y6fdS20UWGpZ5Nw", "review_id": "pmK6MwliXeLRzrJEIvTrGA", "text": "Wow.  So I've been hearing about this place for a while.  I always looked for it when I passed it on my way down Roosevelt but always seemed to miss it.  I practically smacked myself in the forehead when we arrived today.  I felt stupid, but then again, there are some places I just can't see until I plan to stop there.\n\nIt took some convincing to get my husband to give a place other than his favourite Joe's Diner a chance for a delicious (post hangover) brunch/breakfast a chance.  We got there a little early due to it being their last brunch weekend before summer and I am paranoid of crowds and hipsters.\n\nWe arrived and found ourselves seats under an umbrella in the shade.  We got some water from the cooler and perused the menu and specials.  After some deliberating (sunrise sandwich or holy puerco?) and discussion (welcome breakfast has no meat -- I need my protein at breakfast), he went with the special boudin breakfast and I got the holy puerco.  We both had fresh squeezed ojs and beignets.\n\nIt was worth it.  Dear goodness I have not tasted pork jowl cruncy bits like those ever (and their meat is provided by meat shop and shreiners!).  The combination of flavors on the puerco thing was just delicious.  And the hashbrowns were fresh and not too crispy and not overpowering and flavorful.  I kind of wanted some sour cream to go with the flavors and make them like a crunchy baked potato.\n\nThe beignets are not as fluffy as the ones I remember in New Orleans but definitely will satisfy this girls desire for fried dough.  They are yummy and powdered and you must be careful or the sugar will make you cough.  The honey is also oh so good.\n\nThe husband very much enjoyed his boudin special and it was gone very quickly.  He said it was all very tasty and he was glad we braved the heat for the opportunity to try the breakfast before it is gone.\n\nWe also got a hurricane to share at the very end.  It tastes like juice, or sunshine in a cup.  But it does pack a punch.  I felt that drink (the few sips I had) by the time we got back home.  And then I crashed in a delicious food coma.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ehigXES6fFdmopsfOGu0-A", "review_id": "CJQZ0acV06wctgnXAHcKcw", "text": "Me and my boyfriend just tried Welcome Diner the other night, we wanted to go to a place that both of us have never been too. It was an awesome choice! It may not look like much from the street but you definitely have to give it a try. \n\nWe both had burgers and an appetizer and all the food was great and prepared well. It is nice to go to a place that focuses on buying local food and contributing the the community. \n\nI would recommend this place to everyone and anyone.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e-GOQDdx_pPSi_dHJ87oKQ", "review_id": "UlzA9bTu9esAs798M92wsg", "text": "We visited Welcome Diner on a Thursday evening and, in all, had a good experience but I can't say I plan to return. Though on the pricey side, the food was good (I had a BBQ pork plate and my guest a burger) and the menu selection seemed adequate. We sat outside and enjoyed our meals, sipping on hurricanes, while appreciating that Welcome Diner is, for lack of a better explanation, a hipsters diner done absolutely right. The food, the service, the facility...all are within a clear and well executed vision. And while I respect that vision, I think that, for me, it was just too much. Specifically, the outdoor seating is more stylish than properly relaxing as their comfort food is. Sitting at a picnic table or some old outdoor furniture that looks like it just came from the back of an old shed is too hipster for me. I get it. I get the theme. I get the execution. It just doesn't work for me. But I would definitely eat their grub if I were in the area looking for take out.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5dcCyw6vCPwxxsRuaqEaOQ", "review_id": "MNv6trfA4coNPPCjQNWomg", "text": "Great place (the summary). I was in PHX to work for a few hours and catch a red-eye flight - of course used Yelp to find a place for dinner.  Welcome Diner - great concept, great execution and great food!  It took me awhile to figure out its location - I drove by it a few times before I realized - oh that's the restaurant and found a parking spot behind the restaurant.\n\nYou walk up to the to a window/counter and order from the posted menu and then grab a seat outside in the front yard/deck/patio area.  Had the vegetarian option (vegan po'boy) along with some biscuits and a tea. Great tasting food.  \n\nLoved sitting outside (it was around 800p or so) - a big table full of folks across the patio so I just relaxed at one of the counter/stool seats along the sidewalk - nice to just relax and catchup on emails/news/etc. \n\nCrazy but I guess I never noticed that an inside for dining room also - I just assumed it was outdoor dining only.  \n\nCustomers were walking, biking, and driving to get to the restaurant - which can make a restaurant an interesting people watching experience! \n\nHighly recommended.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "uUrmS8ry38-U2Dla3l_QZw", "text": "This place is so cute! I went here on Saturday night at about 8:30 or so. I ordered the chicken sammich with cheese, bacon, and gravy and the BF got a grilled cheese with bacon. We sat outside and it was lovely! I started with a hurricane, and let me tell you...it was ridic good! One of the best hurricanes I have ever tasted (definitely look for the nights when they have specials on the drinks on FB....it's worth it).  Anyway, the food came out and not only was my sammich HUGE, but it was in a pool of gravy.... I didn't even know how to begin eating it. I went with the messy method and picked this giant sammich up. Mmmm. The chicken was fresh and juicy, the gravy was rich and tasty and the bacon was flavorful. This was not a light dinner, but it was totally delicious. The BF said his grilled cheese was good, but he wished it was on regular bread instead of a biscuit. I really like that this place uses local ingredients. I will definitely be back in the near future (I really want to try a burger....yummmm).", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-2gxrMHX8_F1Ep_ppWYTkw", "review_id": "Gc7Dhxb9q5z8QQXHrQawTg", "text": "Geez, I love love love this place. Love the hurricanes, the pulled pork, the fried chicken, the biscuits, the burgers, the gravy, the 'dining in a trailer park' atmosphere.\n\nThe only thing I don't like is that rave reviews are going to make it impossible for us to stroll in on a Saturday night and get a seat at the counter. But they deserve them.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uLCJFWn5aDx0R4AEzojsiQ", "review_id": "4xnUBgr4qGwKe-uaw45P8g", "text": "When I got the directions to this place I was certain I had been led astray because I was going into a residential part of the city. Low and behold the diner was there, random in the middle of this Phoenix neighborhood. There are a few seats inside but the real experience is to sit out front. Do not expect to sit down at a normal booth and keep to yourself. The seating is basically lawn furniture and a few picnic tables giving the whole experience a backyard barbeque feel. As far as atmosphere \"hipster\" would be the greatest understatement of the year. I could have ridden a bicycle made of mustaches wearing the first black rimmed glasses ever made and I would not have been hip enough among the patrons. The menu is small but efficient and the food we received tasted great. I recommend the fried chicken sandwich with bacon and a hurricane to drink.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BFTdwov5iuYO3Mp9-CueVg", "review_id": "287fFfp6r_Smt0rn8WFEBw", "text": "Absolutely one of our favorite spots.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IPu2iHwmJLBLmuGafnPo2A", "review_id": "of39yp4NjV5Cpj1f5yFSig", "text": "Although a little pricier than I'd prefer, I'm giving Welcome Diner 5 stars for the delicious locally-produced food, relaxed and friendly atmosphere, and the outgoing people who work there.\nYou know a restaurant has something good going when a college student is willing to pay $10 for a watermelon salad. Or $5 for french fries with an egg on top (seriously, you have to try it. So delicious.)\nWelcome Diner has a unique operation--in the warm Arizona months, Welcome Diner operates from 5pm to midnight, and during the cool Arizona months, it's open for brunch and lunch. Whenever you happen to visit, you'll be greeted warmly, offered delicious food, and given a wonderful starry opportunity to enjoy the night (or morning) with dear friends.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8-2W5CmkDl9vrkxRpkiPRg", "review_id": "KcMIVpR5CFmRlT0IRg-B0g", "text": "Welcome Diner in its latest incarnation is a gem. Their new hours make them far more accessible for dinner service, but you'll still want to plan on showing up relatively late, at least during the summer, as most of their seating is outside.\n\nThe food here is the star, but the workers and cooks are all having a great time, really genuine and fun, and overall make the experience even better. \n\nThe Port of Call burger is exactly what you want: perfectly cooked, coated in cheese and onions and whatever else, and the type of meal that will leave you just barely too full.\n\nThe fried chicken sandwich is a thing of beauty, if you can unhinge your jaw to take it on. Get it with melted cheese, and go even further by tacking on gravy and bacon, if you think your heart can handle it.\n\nThe fries are fantastic as well. It's a bit pricey, but the quality of ingredients loads the food with flavor and makes it well worth it. They also have some amazing specials, and: their biscuits. Their biscuits are a thing of beauty, either with honey on them, or as part of the chicken sandwiches; they're simply perfect.\n\nThey're just a hop-skip off the 7th St. I-10 exit, and well worth trying out.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9RrKdkvP86z-QZ-JV5Llrg", "review_id": "iYqiMdYG56IgK4OXNtYHeQ", "text": "We went to the Welcome Diner on \"First Friday\" earlier this month.  We'll be back for sure.  It's a very casual atmosphere with some limited indoor seating along a counter and more seating outside.  We each enjoyed our meals.  I eat vegan and loved the Vegan Po'Boy; my son is a vegetarian and he loved the grilled cheese sandwich; and my wife, the carnivore of the family, really liked her fried chicken sandwich.\n\nThey try to use local foods.  The staff was great, as was the music they were playing.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CWhlfXfnwhfyM40GdZpbzg", "review_id": "ejqvbK56IRnmdZq_62OvOQ", "text": "Looking for a place that is so off the beaten path that you need to drive down a neighborhood road to get to it. Well this is the place. Great food, friendly owners and a diner you will want to come back to.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "W_7aQXf0uC4GKvte4tlewA", "review_id": "mG-AZ51ro60gtkSg4NCa9w", "text": "I think this is one of those places I'll need to visit a few more times to get a real feel for the place.  \n\nThe bacon cheese fries where really good however the hurricane didn't seem like it had very much kick to it.  Perhaps it was only a tropical storm?\n\nIt's pretty close to home so I'm sure I'll be headed here again.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0XqiKDV9W_VpTEkERWsTog", "review_id": "bSzhjBaSs84-Ti29xfCHBA", "text": "Oh my very favorite! \nPoutine! Not at all like the traditional, but oh-so-good and imo, so much better! Sandwiches served on biscuits?!? Heaven! I only wish this place was open for breakfast. \nOh yes, and service? Top notch!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lfL5TwtLEysByWl-aHu3-w", "review_id": "vOXLsOvboB1AgWbEeodkCg", "text": "Bravo! This place aced it for me. I always like to read what people order at places to help me decide. I guarantee that anything you order here will be amazing and delicious. Great job guys!! Makes me happy to see a spot like this in Phoenix. Reminds me of Portland. Things are lookin up for the foodie scene.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JG5PCcUmJP46MS70H7HdcQ", "review_id": "GMOS61Fq6mi9WM2VxQwtGw", "text": "Perfect hole in the wall Diner with awesome friendly service and some awesome soul food to back it up. everything on the menu is amazing! go see it and experiance it for yourself. it's truly unique.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GioHSTR_ypwUnYQarp2ymA", "review_id": "-EqaKLa9lAK7d1_aDbuciQ", "text": "One of my favorite places, delicious food that never disappoints. Best fried chicken sandwich!!!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HAivPWurVb8qHYsf0GhHsg", "review_id": "Ej2ZbKiMT3QlWP-RULLrNQ", "text": "I live a couple blocks from this place and I would literally eat here every day if I could afford to.  Though I'd probably end up with a few extra pounds to go with my empty bank account.  But every day when they post their daily special up on their Facebook page, I just sit and drool over it.  I've eaten here a handful of times and everything is so freaking good.  Its comfort food at its best.  And the staff is super friendly and helpful.  They treat you like a regular even if its your first time.  I love the fact that they source all their ingredients from local farmers and purveyors.  I initially thought the prices were a bit on the high side, but once I realized just how well the locally sourced ingredients were prepared, I now feel like its a bargain.  And I also love that they are open until midnight every day (except Monday).  This is just the coolest little place to grab some great food, a good drink, and chill with really friendly people.  I hope this place is around for a very long time.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ghoBw5923PH-03Rly2hRJg", "review_id": "t1lrImdTDcgfPQjltNgRfQ", "text": "I will say I was a little surprised to drive up to this place and see it is in a neighborhood on the corner as if it was previously someone's house (pretty sure it may have been). As for seating there are two options either outside on their \"patio\" (felt like someones front yard with chairs) or inside which gave you more of an old school dining car feel. I ordered there PB + B burger and my husband had their shrimp Po'boy special. I had heard eating Peanut butter on your burger was good so of course I had to give it a try. I must say it was a bit odd but very good, the burger was very juicy and flavorful, the bacon and cheese gave it that salty taste that went great along side the crunchy peanut butter. I would say it probably isn't for everyone and fair warning it is very heavy on the stomach... about half way through it just hits you and realize just how full you are lol. My husband's Shrimp Po'Boy was very good, the bread was super fresh and the tomato base spread gave it amazing flavor, I would say it was more of a \"Prawn\" Po'boy because the shrimp were so big. Overall the food was very good, I am a bit skeptical about the outdoor seating it was just a little too weird for me, I would definitely go back but would prefer to sit inside if there is room. I hope they continue to do well and maybe they'll be able to expand.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bv3o7EY-5XXazJIIiIDRrA", "review_id": "lVGgXZW_F4UtAMieyFcgxw", "text": "If you avoid the chain restaurants in downtown Phoenix, you won't have a bad meal.  Welcome Diner is no exception.  The burgers are amazing, and they have great cocktails to boot.  I really wish I could get food like this in my hometown.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v26k4Bzy9GiLLlSmDk8LfA", "review_id": "4NMB53gQZO19HKPPd_cR2g", "text": "The wife and I ate dinner here tonight and we got the veggie sandwich.  It was amazing we were both blown away.  Will you please put this on the menu?", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "k3yuawPEvzlAJPj_RMO0MQ", "review_id": "TMZOs5Q98s1VczkA6G5fSA", "text": "This was an excellent adventure. The service is super friendly and the food is unique and deserves more praise. I ordered the fried chicken biscuit with gravy and cheese and bacon. That was the best choice of all the meals I tried and will be what I order when I return. We started with pulled pork fries that were BBQ flavored with a mustard twist. It was bold but I would try something else next time. The burgers were great and the fries were too. Great late night food, I would suggest this to my yelper friends.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vmLu-ophrxIqpCxrNO6Naw", "review_id": "qtU3X4v8sybd6PNEwu5Vqw", "text": "The people are really cool.  Excellent food made from local ingredients. The chicken biscuit sandwich is yummy. Also, must indulge in the poutine. Fun place with lots of misters running over the picnic tables outside which kept us cool. Must check this place out for yourself.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u3m_bSY08yZxTI6m-ey9bw", "review_id": "m5tTUVbJOAJeHDetdkKRCw", "text": "Went to Welcome Diner for the first time this past Saturday. They had a veggie burger on special that I really wanted to try, but sadly they ran out before we got there. Instead I got the vegan po-boy sandwich with a side of fries (which i'm so happy I chose). It was so yummy, and super filling! The menu has lots of great comfort food items, including some vegetarian/vegan options. \n\nThe staff was awesome and super friendly. The place has such a neat vibe as well. There's truly nothing like it!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kuShIXalQPy0vqI_N7bz7A", "review_id": "rm99rgFtkao3Lw2T_Ji5vA", "text": "What I love most about Welcome Diner is that when you are there, it doesn't feel as though you are in Phoenix.  The menu is good ol' Southern comfort food with a twist; they have Deep Eddy alcohol's and they make amazing homemade lemonade...well it's a little page right out of the South (Austin, TX to be exact).  We need more places like this.  \n\nThey have a vegan po-boy sandwich with fried avocado that I could eat everyday, it's just that good.  They use the freshest veggies, no really, so fresh that it was probably picked that very day from the Garfield community garden.  That's right, fresh AND local.  I also can't get enough of those delicious collard greens!  I was impressed with the staff because they knew exactly what was vegan (right down to which bread I could eat).  Any time I find a staff educated about ingredients, it's a win.  And anytime I have gone with my non-veg friends they rave about the menu as well, so I think it is safe to say that it is all yummy.\n\nAll in all, this place is simply adorable, quaint, fun and delicious.  It is small inside so if you can get in there, I highly recommend it.  The staff is very friendly and attentive which makes for an even better dinning experience.  There are also plenty of seats outside and a to-go window which makes it even easier.  Great place to hang out, meet new people and eat good food!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 9, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "Jzla1XE7_BIgoEZgplPOpQ", "review_id": "Tp80QVTvwjfc22jk-yAJAg", "text": "BEST BURGER SPOT I'VE COME ACROSS!! I was out one night craving a burger and jumped on yelp and happened to be driving down roosevelt. This was the first place that came up. I drove down and stopped by. This place is really cool. I like the open setup outside. There's benches for you and your friends to chill on while u enjoy your meal.  There's a dinner car that seats about nine people that's cool to sit in. \nThe service is GREAT!!! All the people there are super cool. A very friendly atmosphere that anyone can enjoy. When your foods ready they always check to make sure everything's right before giving it to you. \nNow.... The burgers and catfish sandwiches are AMAZING!!! I have had the welcome burger, the peanut butter burger and the Friday night catfish poor boy!!! All left smiles on my face wanting more. You have to try this place out!!! IT'S A DEFINITE MUST!!!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o--jlt4hL8u2dK95jE2f-Q", "review_id": "DtqQKijD8FHZW1kEC0Sw3A", "text": "I have had three things there. A hurricane (NICE) that buffalo chicken burger and a pulled pork sandwich. All were wonderful. I am dying to come back in the spring when I can sit outside!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wFNRbTReEHpD5WIKoc9hTw", "review_id": "27dSxhCpZ9uYLfdmR15hvw", "text": "Great food, great service, great atmosphere! We had the veggie burger and the Welcome Burger. Both were amazing! The fried avocado was out of this world. \n\nWe will definitely be going back. I highly recommend this unique little gem in Downtown Phoenix.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ayghyizl2eih8jTsKHWguA", "review_id": "tMY7gp8UklhcsZ0QuWhc0A", "text": "Fantastic hole in the wall (hole in the trailer?) restaurant. Great relaxed vibe, with good old bluesy southern music as a backdrop to the even better tunes of familiar conversation. I loved how hometown it felt. This is definitely a place where strangers become friends.\n\nFantastic service! Our server was Brandon, who was so helpful in making sure my meal was vegan and describing every delicious detail to us. Upon leaving, every employee waved and thanked us for dining. So nice!\n\nOn to the food...fantastic. I had a veggie burger with fried avocado on the side. Life changing. My boyfriend had the classic burger and fries, and loved it. I can't wait to come back and try the vegan po'boy.\n\nI'm really excited to be a frequent patron of the Welcome Diner. So happy we found it!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "o8J-ergbGYjrUy85I_rxzw", "review_id": "KDaxtpd0oiTAxKtizhpqfA", "text": "Tucked away into an old central (and scary) neighbourhood, it was a bit hard  to find in the dark. Glad we did, though!\nGot a lemonade (made with fresh lemon juice), the fried chicken with cheese biscuit sandwich and split an order of bacon cheddar fries. The chicken was perfectly cooked with a crispy outer breading, thick and juicy meat inside. The biscuit was really tasty and flaky. It came with a few cubes of watermelon but I don't like melon so those went untouched. \nWe sat inside at the bar and everyone working inside was super nice and friendly. They have quite a few regulars and I could see why. The prices were a bit higher than I expected but they use totally local sourced ingredients and everything is prepared fresh so you're paying for the quality just as much as the quantity. \nAn order of cheddar bacon fries, a biscuit chicken sandwich with watermelon side, lemonade, and tip totalled to just over $21.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "21I9NwE5Vgyo3v5pkO1oEA", "review_id": "Qk9WWvmeicLPik1KN4oLkA", "text": "Welcome Diner, talk about fantastic! Browsed around and found this diner, in a neighborhood many would consider not welcoming, they could not be more wrong. The homemade biscuit, made with love and of course incredible honey, just delicious down to the last crumb. A welcoming staff and food that can leave you stuffed! Will definitely keep coming back and invite all who will join. If you your a local you need to eat here, if your visiting phoenix, you need to eat here! As always my yelpers, eat, drink, explore, and buy local!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MLNXzph9nlCXGiSuv5G5Yg", "review_id": "T-DXI-qnVqqy-kgYvFaUKg", "text": "After a big night during First Friday, tired and slightly hungover, I needed some comfort food.  Outside of the Five & Diner franchise, I hadn't been to anything resembling an authentic diner in the Phoenix area.  Ever.  So what a surprise to find an old diner transplanted from back east into the downtown Phoenix area.  It's a little on the fringes as the immediate neighborhood is a little sketchy, but we were going for a late breakfast on a Saturday so I didn't worry too much about my car.\n\nThe diner itself truly is a timewarp.  The interior is a simple 9 stool diner with a cooking area just as tiny.  You can't help but converse with the waitress and the cooking staff since they're basically right in front of your face.  If you're looking for more room (and want to keep an eye on your ride), there's picnic tables with umbrellas outside.\n\nWe got here around 11am so my girlfriend and I didn't feel too self conscious ordering drinks.  I got the mimosa while she got the bloody mary.  I'm not sure what they put in those drinks, but they had some kick!  They weren't overtly alcoholic, but just spicier than other mimosas or bloody marys I've had.  As for the food, I came here for one thing.  A biscuit sandwich.  More specifically, the Big Jim.  Fried chicken, country gravy, bacon, and cheddar on a homemade biscuit.  Unreal.  The biscuit was flaky, buttery heaven.  The batter on the fried chicken was delicious and the gravy wonderfully hearty.  Easily the best biscuit sandwich I've had in the Phoenix area.  My girlfriend got the Andouille Scramble which was basically an omelette with andouille sausage, peppers and onions with a side of potatoes.  She saw how much I loved my biscuit so she added a biscuit with honey to her order and was equally impressed.\n\nWe so wanted to save room for the beignets, but we were stuffed.  Total for the two drinks, two entrees, the add-on biscuit, and tip came to about $40.  Had we done non-alcoholic drinks it would've been a little under $30.  Their ingredients are locally sourced so you pay a little bit of a premium for that.  But considering the quality of the food and the unique experience, it was money well spent.  Whatever you do, find a way somehow to include a biscuit in your meal here.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Biu3Adi8Iy01AhRHQXHpDg", "review_id": "ydN00N-C-vF9NW_LW99AKA", "text": "This is a great little spot with awesome food, awesome employees who treat everyone like they're friends. The menu is not of the normal run of the mill type but yet a delicious combination that should be tried. As a local business owner and supporter of independent non-chain places to eat, this is a must try! And don't forget that they serve booze! Try the bloody mary or the hurricane!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UPQ40dJBa8SWcyZfIhop7A", "review_id": "hiY4Os_Bd3Yof2j4knRO5Q", "text": "Amazing amazing melt in your mouth food,  affordable, funny down to earth staff, fun visits! Go here now!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J5wm8hqkFGlHvWKSxWmG9Q", "review_id": "qhHX7JQkg6N62hXgkxqTLw", "text": "This is a favorite spot for my wife and I. We try to hit up the welcome diner once a week! Seriously, you can't beat the neighborhood feel, the ambiance of the Valentine Diner, the quality of the food, and the purity of the food. We went here for breakfast the morning after our wedding because we couldn't think of anywhere else we'd rather eat!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9ebaAGLVIgGKpDLFwmvaiQ", "review_id": "ct4RsWzz9CxkAn-QF4VLfg", "text": "Great spot. I would def recommend this spot for comfort food. The fried chicken sandwich is not to be missed & the fries are amazing! Just ask for extra crispy. Can't wait to go back & try a burger they looked amazing!!!!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o--UvJ8IVTym7hrpekb0QA", "review_id": "HD0ah9s44e6MUflO94leOg", "text": "Loved this quirky place! Between the 3 of us we ordered the grilled cheese on a biscuit, the Carol (BBQ pork) and the Big Jim (for especially hearty appetites.  The flavors were amazing! Loved the mustard BBQ sauce on my Carol.  Really wanted to try the Beignets but they were out f them already. Cest la vie...a reason to come back for sure.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i9PoKfesdSEgyYWUJZSmcQ", "review_id": "jTzB8uuK8YeIkmSKfRSyjQ", "text": "Solid 5. Totally chill attitude from the guys behind the counter serving up killer food. To start: an Old Fashion for me and a Candy Corn signature for the wife. We split not one but two orders of the bacon and cheese fries, and had the biscuit w chicken, gravy, and bacon. All fantastic. Go here anytime if you got a hankering for comfort food after a hangover or just because. We'll be back soon. And we're bringing friends.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Zot-j2JyXgS7To8FZPnijg", "review_id": "rAY7yMfcGFtt7INikRHSew", "text": "This place is great! The burgers are amazing and the coleslaw is fantastic. 4 stars because it's pretty pricey, but worth it for a fabulous meal.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TJYLegdD8r_p5HOM6OgX5Q", "review_id": "dbDUDyfJKiA-fCEpBK-HVQ", "text": "I am so glad I decided to take a chance on this little place. Great food at a fair price. And, great service to boot. I had their chicken and cheddar biscuit called the Little Birdy and was in heaven. The chicken was moist with great flavor, not greasy, and not doughy. The biscuit it was on was perfection. Crispy and fluffy where it needed to be with a well balanced butteryness. To make things even better the biscuit did not fall apart after the first bite :). Loved the relaxed atmosphere and music selection outside. The dudes that were working were very courteous and answered questions without eye rolling like you may get at other downtown establishments.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rV8fLOXUZLMVfAMYnvw-jA", "review_id": "UO5QDgvonsqWpu0H0RtFGQ", "text": "I love this place! Such an amazing place. Had a basil gimlet, my god!!! And Will, he and the boys behind the bar are such studs.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ZWiGSbjUtuE5bmX1s4z3KA", "review_id": "KipGnIWO2N8Dy__lL2n9Mg", "text": "I've only been here for brunch once....it's the shit. \n\nThey had me with the \"ATTENTION BALLERS, no $50 or $100 BILLS, PLEASE\" \n(I'll post a picture)\n\nBasically my kind of place already. \n\nIt's a tiny place inside thus the 4 stars but they have a nice patio area with benches, tables and ect. \n\nFood is like some concoction of amazingness. I can't even remember what I had, but it was tasty and full of god knows what, pretty much everything and anything one can think of. They also sell beers and stuff. \n\nIt's located in the garfield district right off roosevelt. \n\nI heard it was once a food truck that parked and now it rests. \n\nGo here for something awesome and different.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q04p7abdmdPkWPoPDgxzIQ", "review_id": "Uq1TV6l5CVtfCTvTMY1l4A", "text": "Wonderful brunch today! I had the Sunrise sandwich and my husband had the Holy Puerco - they were both delicious. I loved the homemade biscuit - light and fluffy and not dry at all. Everyone in the staff is extremely friendly - very positive and relaxing environment. Highly recommend it!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DbskgqCz6M24dNFi0ed0WQ", "review_id": "0oK_ztA_morVYjrWuK11xA", "text": "Let me start by saying from the time I pulled up to the place, walked in the courtyard, stepped into the diner and took a seat on one of the 9 stools at the corner of the counter, I was a fan.  This tiny place packs a big punch.  The employees are super friendly and upbeat. There is a sense that they want you to have a great experience while you enjoy eating.  \nIt's got some super items on the menu and they are working on creating a full bar.  They have large multi seat tables that look similar to picnic tables outside under umbrellas so there is more seating of the weather is good.\nThere are several items on the menu I will return to try but on this particular trip, our first, we had the Holy Puerco & the Peanut butter Bacon Cheddar Burger.  Both were amazing.  I felt a bit like I was back in New Orleans with the fried cheddar grit cake, cracklins, & Crystal sauce.  Not to mention the burger reminds me of one of my favorite burger joints in NOLA, Yo Mama's Bar & Grill. They also have a Peanut butter Bacon burger.  \nI like the list they have on the wall behind the counter that names all the local businesses they purchase there produce, meat, and goods.  It shows the intent to buy local and support other local businesses.  \nI will be back, I witnesses the making and devouring of a sandwich named Big Jim, a fried chicken breast, country gravy, bacon & cheddar on a large homemade biscuit.  I have got to try that for myself.  So my recommendation to you is to go, eat, experience this little diner for yourselves.  There is soul in the food they serve. \n\nHere is a link to the diner's website:  http://www.marthaandmary.net/welcomediner/welcome.html", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UBAYz_MS2ZCqFiGFd1RNKg", "review_id": "jhZJYFqegnyoXJ-Yfr65Xw", "text": "Man but this place kicks ass.  Incredible, inventive, decadent food.  BITCHING cocktails (try one and you'll see).  Open til 12 on Sunday night.  (Yes!)  Totally savvy musical selections, always. Straight up & personable folks making and serving everything.  The real locals deal.  Feel like I need to go here as much as possible, before it totally blows up and there's no getting a seat.  Big love.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X8hjnv-PSuJ0ASItdwpzqg", "review_id": "51FKROJbbTZVoGD_x-KEVg", "text": "I would be lying if I said this diner didn't influence me to move to the Garfield district. This is my absolute favorite place. I used to drive all over the valley depending on what mood I was in, and now I pretty much just go to the Welcome Diner. They have about 9 seats inside and quite a bit of patio seating. They have a few nice big outdoor heaters too.\n\nSome things I love\n\n-Excellent quality food sourced from local vendors\n-Amazing amazing drinks. They make their own bitters, grenadine, squeeze their own lime juice  and even have fresh herbs to put in. Each one I've seen made is with love.\n-Good service, fun atmosphere\n-Almost everything is made from scratch\n-Specials that are (always delicious) experiments, not leftovers.\n-Catfish Fridays (Try the sampler!)\n\n\nI would say price wise it's not necessarily cheap, but not expensive. Average plate will run you about $10, but considering the quality and atmosphere I have no problem paying it! \n\nFavorite dishes-\nPB&B burger\nBacon Blue burger\nVeggie Stallion (housemade edamame and mushroom veggie burger with housemade ricotta)\nRed beans and rice with sausage\nGrilled cheese on a housemade biscuit.\nTry the holy puerco!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XEod01j7vuZv9bNKhKu7OQ", "review_id": "L1jjJQbHPcXYuDTmdAxuWw", "text": "I feel I am an expert on fried chicken, and I had the Big Jim today with a side of eggs.  Fresh squeezed oj and LUX coffee.  The biscuit was unbelievable and sliced in half and put on the grill for an extra crisp; the fried chicken breast on the sandwich ... well, watch out LOLO and Mrs. White and f**k Chick Fil-A and the Hate Chicken, I will never EVER miss that again, knowing this place exists.  I can't describe the extra crispy not at all greasy breast - and the bacon and cheese and gravy was amazzzzzing.  Hipster waitress and they kept coming around to refill my coffee on a lovely chilly sunday morning at 1030.   I'll be back, but my waistline will suffer.  GO, puts MATT's big breakfast to shame.\n\n\n My minus one star- Needs a booster or something for small kids to sit in.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sQCrEqtcEJBUDx_1hS0YXQ", "review_id": "fqWjzaW4JSqBs9fK0C29Eg", "text": "I go to Welcome Diner so much at this point, I feel like making up disguises. It's like, c'mon, I'm JUST trying eat here everyday of my life and not feel embarrassed about it. \n\nThe thing is, they make the best everything I've ever had anywhere.\n\nThe Bleu Burger? Omg. The Peanut Butter Bacon Burger? Literally so good, I'm pretty sure I lost IQ points. The Biscuit Sandwiches? I want to be in a Facebook-official relationship with one.\n\nJust go here - you will understand and you will not regret it. Actually, you might regret it, because you tend to go.. no where else afterwards. Just start trying your disguises on now.\n\nReal complaint: They only do breakfast on weekends, doesn't start till 10:30am.\nMore real complaint: They won't let me move in.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0kvq8pk7dcAynI5VkB_FdA", "review_id": "4JODZ8iuaFl7JImtIP13lg", "text": "Delicious food. Small and casually intimate atmosphere with friendly cooks.\n\nReally loved the beet salad!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EjrbjCZe26zH47PAPlYaRg", "review_id": "9pw4Yh8tE_qKnP9RTpLX_g", "text": "This is my new favorite joint.\n\nIt is becoming quite the neighborhood favorite and I think it's because they just do it right. The setting is so...welcoming. With the lawn chairs and variety of mostly outdoor seating this is the perfect spot for a beautiful day or night. The staff is a bunch of characters who are very genuine and helpful. The food has clever names like \"Holy Puerco and Captain Fantasy\") oh and it is freaking amazing. Even the menu's artwork looks awesome (done by a local artist/cartoonist.)\n\nI've been here three weekends in a row. The first time I had the Captain Fantasy which was endlessly delicious. Barbecued chicken on a fresh homemade biscuit with bacon, cheese and greens. I also had fries, wow a lot of food! The other two times I've had the Sunrise Sandwich with sausage and an egg over easy. It is also placed between a tasty biscuit along with some arugula. Yum! My boyfriend has had the welcome breakfast with chorizo and the Little Birdy. I had bites! I also tried their fried avocado, genius.\n\nThey serve drinks. Apparently on Tuesdays they have Hurricane Tuesdays, $5 for their famous hurricanes. I've also heard their Bloody Mary's are brilliant.\n\nWell done Welcome Diner well done. See you all next weekend!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yBLzI-l5aDXd7tNDkb6F3A", "review_id": "gVEcUbLYFkLQQPYI3STgew", "text": "Love love love this place!! I've been here for brunch and dinner and everything was amazing!! My bf says their burger is the best burger he has ever had and I have to agree. Super juicy!! The bumblebee is on point too!! I can't wait to go back and try the bacon cheddar fries :) I recommend this place to all my friends when they ask for a awesome place to eat downtown. And they are open late!!!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2BS05HwuXcnFL-YqlyhtnQ", "review_id": "DP1r_xSrU95BRsgba4t4Vg", "text": "Amazing food! We had the fried chicken on a biscuit sandwiches  one was with the sausage gravy - and the other was the  buffalo one both very good. We had the Hurricanes also very tasty. Definitely going to be on our list of favorites!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uj94uvIwTrhE72OyTcPKAQ", "review_id": "tNLpAks8R2O_ExlmjPEyxw", "text": "Surprised I never found this place.. The place was pretty good couldn't think of a complaint", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "okmAri_cR7xNknQAJCgGHQ", "review_id": "6Bl0lOINl4QmNA0NV5Zazw", "text": "Out with my two boys,who, like me, enjoy exploring for great eats. Based on Yelp suggestions, I decided to give this place a shot. It was close to the art museum we were at, reasonable prices, and great food!  It is hard to find food that has great flavor, and makes you feel like you are eating a meal made by momma.  Staff was courteous and ambiance was hip. Thanks for the experience, we are definitely excited to come back!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WavzQE_0yoy05hF-637EoA", "review_id": "CtDLhxKgXMPgAhcOtcG2LQ", "text": "I've never felt so compelled to use expletives in a review, but I feel like I could cuss up a storm and still not quite convey how much I'm digging Welcome Diner. \n\nI've been here three times, twice in the past week, and I can't wait to go again. I had the holy puerco on my first visit, the big Jim on my second, and today I had the Carol with cheese, bacon, and egg added at the suggestion of the guy taking our order. Everything has been utterly impeccable. It's comfort food at its absolute finest. I can't wait to make it through their entire menu and I have absolute confidence that I'll find many more delicious gems just waiting to be devoured. \n\nThe atmosphere and location couldn't be any better either. Sitting outside on a nice wintry Phoenix day in Garfield will no doubt yield some good people watching and you'll be thankful to just be where you are. \n\nIn closing, I want to thank these folks for doing what they're doing. If you haven't been here yet, or if you're for some silly reason on the fence about giving it a shot, stop deliberating and get your tail over there. You'll be happy you did.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rjlb-7-JcmM6fR64ZpyTug", "review_id": "5IZ9L1a1E16fdI2N0zUv-A", "text": "I just love everything about this place. The location, the outside seating, the vibe, the food ... everything.\n\nThe kitchen is very small. This vintage diner car was meant for one cook. So the two guys in there really have to hustle and work around each other. The food is top quality as well. My boyfriend and I split a PB&B Burger and the Bumblebee chicken sandwich on a biscuit. The chicken was probably my favorite, but it was impossible to eat like a lady. It's stacked so high that in order to get some in your mouth, you have to get some on your face. I gave up and just started stabbing at it with my fork. \n\nThe best part of Welcome Diner is the atmosphere: twinkling lights, picnic style seating, and friendly staff. I'm not sure who was working this last Saturday night, but he was so friendly and knowledgeable. We had a good little conversation about the history of the diner car. \n\nThis would be a great date place ... if that's something you're looking for. This is also a good place for a group of around 6 friends to take over a picnic table.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ZrUZtLgLOn15v2NIZl-oKQ", "review_id": "tOAAWs0NYtVAtCPmgfW1CA", "text": "After years of being vacant, it's nice to see the Welcome Diner property revived. I'm impressed by the caliber of the menu that Michael has put together. And I love how there is Southern and Cajun style food. But even I couldn't have imagined something like the Holy Puerco--cheddar grit cake with cracklins and pulled pork. I also like the kale sandwich with the fried avocado. If you're getting the avocado, split it with a friend. Five pieces of that is a lot, in my opinion.\n\nThe biscuits are really unique. You can taste a difference from theirs and what you may get at another restaurant. The biscuit sandwich with the fried chicken and honey will hit just the right spot. I also like the biscuit with goat cheese and jam. And we can't forget about the peanut butter + bacon burger with fries. You may get some clogged arteries from sampling everything but it may just be worth it. I urge people to try this place. I'm sure it's only a matter of time before Guy Fieri parachutes in. \n\nI ended up writing about this place for an article on restaurants worth highlighting in Phoenix. Besides the food, I think this has a terrific location to build on being the \"Cheers\" of the Garfield neighborhood. The patio is really inviting and you can watch residents coming and going since it's in a residential area. It is quite hipster-dominated but that's just what a lot of Garfield and the Roosevelt Row area are. Hopefully there will be people to welcome this place for a long time to come.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DJzbBORAJjTiTzFCEdoMQQ", "review_id": "uhvHf19ArkP9jCzHICsAtQ", "text": "Welcome Diner is a good place to go when the weather is nice and you've got lots of time on your hands. It's in kind of a strange neighborhood (you may see stray dogs running around) but the outside dining area is welcoming and cute. I don't like coming in here any kind of inclement weather because pretty much all of the seating is outside, which is a bummer at night or during the summer. Also, because the kitchen is so small and Welcome Diner is so popular, you may end up waiting 40 minutes for your food.\n\nBut....what saves Welcome Diner for me is the food. I love the fried chicken and the sausage biscuits and gravy. The sandwiches are also excellent! The orange juice is fresh-squeezed and refreshing, but the lemonade is on the bitter side and leaves something to be desired. I'd recommend the food at Welcome Diner to anyone, but the atmosphere isn't always a crowd-pleaser. I would love to see them in a brick and mortar, full-service restaurant! Maybe someday.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nP_vZUqkoajeBC4qTV0Mlg", "review_id": "Im--T4jspzGtTFTXtoF2ow", "text": "Ahhh, I read the reviews from \"New-times the best of,\" and had a high expectation to eat. My veggie burger was bitter because it was burned on one side and I asked them, \"is it normal burning bitter like this?\" They said YES. (Only one side?? ). Really? I had better veggie burger even at Fat burger or even at Na mi. \nThe flavor was nice actually on the first bite before I bite the burned side :(.\nI am little bit disappointed. \nThe prices for 2 burgers (veggie and peanut butter burger) and 1 lemon pie homemade (with over-dozed sugar flavor in one side and strong lemon taste at the center) total $20-ish. \nPeanut butter burger was good especially for them who love peanut butter in their burger.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IJKdg7KSekmIm_6LJsfvUw", "review_id": "Ns5KtWOJ5PiKHYLe_HEu6g", "text": "Good food, attentive service, great ambiance. Hip but not unwelcoming to middle-agers like me. It was a little more pricey than I was expecting but the food is locally-grown. The \"Carolina\" BBQ sauce on the pulled pork is mustard-based. Pretty good but not what I (or most people familiar with the typical Carolina red sauce) would have expected. Maybe the mustard-based sauce is more common in SC. Hamburger and lemon meringue pie were yummy. All around pretty good.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5KP9gNCMPMmz2WqbDxYRGw", "review_id": "Zih5NMrDjBBtBcSZnKWiWQ", "text": "Welcome Diner has become one of my Phoenix favorites. \n\nIt's hard to tell which stands out the most, their amazing food preparations or their welcoming staff. \n\n1st patronage: we were able to sit inside the tiny trailer and the guys who were working that day were awesome. Great customer service, made us feel known and welcomed! That day I enjoyed the Welcome Burger with no regrets! Husband got the Big Jim & was very satisfied! \n\n2nd patronage: I popped by for an iced coffee (they serve Lux brew) , and the gal working (can't remember her name now, but she's got blue hair ;) was super friendly! She even hooked me up with a refill for the price of free, I was like wow, these folks are nice :)\n\n3rd patronage: we weren't feeling meat, so we tried the Vegan Po' Boy...was surprised at what a delicious sandwich it was, nothing poor about it! \n\nTheir fries are the best around. Their coleslaw is distinct. Their service is appreciated. I'm looking forward to enjoying more meals here. \n\nI'm busy and really don't have time to write reviews, but I'll type one up for a local business I want to support! They also use all local AZ grown ingredients folks. \n\nDon't be intimidated by the humble surroundings from the outdoor seating area. It's comfortable and unpretentious, a sweet little spot to enjoy some real good food.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dsv5iGdK0UILcS7d_7DgYA", "review_id": "8dg_1oPZxZfzzPGv7NrGzA", "text": "Okay so I went to Welcome Diner this morning after seeing my friends IG post of his food a week ago. Met a friend and we sat inside was greeted by the entire staff including Wayne and Justin the Cook, our server was super cool too. Ordered the Sunrise Sandwich- A Biscuit for a bun with scrambled eggs, Cheese, Arugala and per the recommendation of our server added Chorizo....BOMB DOT COM I can't wait to go back and try some of the other things on the menu...just go and eat it's worth it!.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Q-e5Kriu18oFX5orJkoNhA", "review_id": "OMtosTwkzPpWmqVIORj-5w", "text": "I had the pleasure of (finally) eating at Welcome Diner today and it was amazing! I can't wait to go back. \n\nI had the fried chicken biscuit sandwich and a side of fried avocado, both of which were great. Fried chicken was juicy and biscuit was flaky and tasted fresh. The fried avocado was awesome and like nothing I have had before. \n\nMy friend got a collard green sandwich with a fried egg on top. She smashed it and then raved about how great it was. Each sandwich came with a side of fruit which was the perfect side for the heavy sandwiches. \n\nLike I said before I can't wait to go back!! Highly recommend, this is a local gem that I would love to see thrive.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3y2TmEvb0V1AMgG9JUziHQ", "review_id": "H4OdIkCImsUEEacpuEgwCQ", "text": "Their red bean and rice are fabulous and the portion is super generous!  I also had the Kentucky Thoroughbred cocktail and it was amazing.  There's something about sitting knee to knee with strangers at a nine-person diner counter talking about food and life and watching the chef's work in the teensy-tiny kitchen.  But don't worry - if you need some space and want to enjoy the amazing AZ weather there's a HUGE patio and fun little order window... something for everyone!  For dessert I got the homemade biscuit with goat cheese and apple butter.  The biscuit was warm but the cheese was cold and that was a weird combination.  But overall everything was delicious and I will totally be back!!!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Vkfi1wtyX4XTY79PWufdzw", "review_id": "60qaYLINwBKr8sg4lY19yQ", "text": "WOW  what a gem- cool spot for a off the grid epecurian delight.  Mike and Lou got it covered from Wiskey to Grits and Carlonia slaw  Fried chicken  a must  get the Big Jim or the Carol.  I will be back for Brunch next time I am in PHX. They serve PBR...Get that... PBR 16oz...Need to stock some Old Smokey shine...", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mT1JP1X1N2LB9JOgCy_p9w", "review_id": "WIFgYW8LFTpi6_2D_I54xw", "text": "I was looking for good comfort food in downtown Phoenix and that is exactly what you'll find at Welcome Diner. The staff was friendly, the environment was cozy and the food was too good to not finish! I can't wait to come back with a crowd to share such an experience!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YOFzXpXABe4XJVEMSpsL0g", "review_id": "nL4pbNNtXpNQyFiPnBRfDw", "text": "This place makes me wish it was mine! The best home made biscuits, juicy off the bone fried chicken, great collard greens, and amazing catfish po boy.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "ciuK1UMGFdMB0RomKgbuSQ", "text": "Whhhhaaaat?! I have not reviewed these guys?! It's possibly because I was hoping to keep them my little secret. These guys took their Old Dixie food truck and took over this unique and eclectic location that has been home to other popups over the last couple of years. Inside seating is VERY limited 8 built in stools against a small counter. I love sitting inside but I often enjoy their out door seating during the summer and especially on these beautiful Phx winter nights. [They do lunch and brunch as well.] \n\nThe Food: I have enjoyed everything I have tried here. They are known  for their biscuits, which are fairly large, sturdy enough to be used in their biscuit sandwiches but tender enough to enjoy with their homemade honey butter (the honey sourced from a small apiary in the neighborhood) or house made jelly/preserves or apple butter. Many of their veggies are often sourced out of the community garden when possible. They source locally as much as possible, and their menu adjusts seasonally, while keeping some of their popular favorites. They always offer vegetarian options and occasionally even vegan. [Skip the goat cheese on the beet tureen salad and that is a yummy vegan option]  \nThey make all food to order and honor substitutions or additions within reason.  Heck, for dinner one night I ordered their biscuit with goat cheese and smoked apple butter (found on the dessert menu) and asked if they could add bacon.  They gave me a bit of a raised eyebrow as they found the request unique and gladly served it up (and it was SOOO good) \n\nMy favorites:\nAnything with their fried chicken. \nAnything with their biscuits. \nTheir french fries are  hand cut and fabulous. \nThey smoke their own meats  (and sometimes apples for their smoked Apple butter) so try the Carolina or any smoked  sausage, pork chop, etc. that shows up on the specials board. \nTheir burgers rock! (YOU HAVE to try the PB&B, well unless you have a peanut allergy). \nTheir salads are lovely and tasty. \n\nThey offer some select cocktails and a limited choice of liquor. But this doesn't matter because all you need to know is get a HURRICANE (or 3). You'll thank me later.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CUQWdoue4JJn8yUZc-KRJQ", "review_id": "zpygWDXNqhuUUooFehNrNw", "text": "This place rocked. We were a little hesitant at first to try it bit it worked out. The location is right smack dab in the middle of a residential area and the diner literally sticks out of a house or possibly used to be a house but the food was phenomenal. All the seating is outdoor with a walk up window to order. The staff and the food choices definitely had a little hipster vibe. The collard greens were freaking amazing and the rest of the food was up to par for sure. Only complaint probably is that the drinks were a bit on the pricy side, $3.50 for a tall can of Pabsts. All in all, I would definitely visit again and again.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F0upwq6ZXEUpIlhfZkQ5Aw", "review_id": "naxX3eFfOU4CCtxRt1vATQ", "text": "I had this place on a list of \"gotta try\" lunch places near my new job. Today was the day to give it a try and I was blown away. The place is super cute (tiny inside and a nice patio), awesome, unique menu, EXTREMELY friendly service and the food was killer. I chose the Bumble Bee, fried chicken breast, local honey, house made beer mustard and bread &  butter pickles on a huge homemade biscuit. How they got the chicken freakishly crunchy yet completely juicy on the inside is a mystery right up there with the Loch Ness Monster and Bermuda Triangle. For a side, I tried the fried avocado. Oh yes, I said it. Again, crispy beyond belief and soft creamy avocado on the inside. There may be voodoo happing in that tiny kitchen. I will be back to investigate further...maybe for brunch!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JdSzqBS0wicnprSQc6mfGQ", "review_id": "uy3YRLDsogMRKziQPp_kug", "text": "My kids and I love this place! The chicken biscuits are out of this world. So far I have tried the Captain Fantasy (talk about a kick) and the Bumble Bee (made with locally sourced honey) both have been fantastic. I have also had the Carol which is Kilt Lifter braised pulled pork on a biscuit, smoked in the back of course. \n\nThe service has always been really friendly. The atmosphere is really laid back.  You will want to eat outside, as the inside is really small.  Pretty much the opposite of the Tardis (a little geek joke, nod if you get it).\n\nMy Step son recently got one of their burgers, and he said it was one of the best burgers he has ever had.  Definitely on my list to try soon.\n\nAll in all, its a place you have to try. You will not be disappointed in any way. oh did I mention that they are locally owned and locally sourced? So not only can you get good food, but feel good about it to.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "V6rhoTCw7S6H8eHwv2M6Vg", "review_id": "Zk8AiQTMp1c9Kh_bZeM4pg", "text": "I remember hurricanes.\nThen I remember nothing.\nSo they must have been some pretty good hurricanes.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Y7KS04okqSFAbg1NyImHkQ", "review_id": "jKB053SAv5DwMhLra7Ty6A", "text": "I've been here a few times now. I can't believe I hadn't reviewed this place like, right after my second visit when I got food but I digress. \n\nWelcome Diner is a cute restaurant with plenty of picnic tables outdoors. They do have some indoor seating, but it looks to be quite tiny and every time I've been is in a group. This is the spot for nice, sunny days-I've only been here when it's cool outside so I can't say much about what it'll be like in the summer. The neighborhood is a little sketchy, but not so much during the day. Since you're sitting outside, it's allowed for some pretty entertaining people watching.\n\nThe brunch here is awesome! I always get super excited when I can have biscuits and gravy (since the only animal I eat is of the fish variety). You can get biscuits with mushroom gravy!! The portion I got was huge and so dang tasty. \n\nThe drinks are awesome! Get the Hurricane..even if just for the cashier to yell \"HURRICANEEEE!\" when you order it... It's pretty fun and adds to the overall experience.\n\nI will definitely be back to try their dinner options and grab another delicious cocktail.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2KgMrBmHxfVSsnI6_-zXpg", "review_id": "sqOMKzTFgizczs-7N31EVQ", "text": "Finally got to try this place and it did not disappoint. Amazing burgers... \n\nThe PB&B (peanut butter) was insane. The special was the champion burger with caramelized onions and it was great too, but I would definitely go with the peanut butter one again..and again. \n\nAlso had a a homemade biscuit with honey and it was crazy good. Prob try a fried chicken biscuit sandwich next time. \n\nPlace has a lot of character. Old RV converted into a restaurant. Minimal indoor seating but not a bid deal. Wish I lived closer... Great place.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qXTNMMcffaB32BAfE8viYA", "review_id": "6YW_FjNMiKrg7oQzRhX64Q", "text": "Love the bumblebee chicken sandwich and the welcome burger was one of the juiciest I have ever tasted. Quick, friendly service. 4 stars because I couldn't find napkins", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ySuEbfG_cNSpslNfTAsIKA", "review_id": "QduUAz1iVEJlwuKxM2KWfQ", "text": "OH!  MY!  GOD! \nI don't understand how anyone could give this place less than 5 stars... Food is incredible, staff are friendly and welcoming, and the drinks are delicious, especially the Hurricane. I had the Carrie pulled pork sandwich and I can honestly say it was one of the best meals I have ever had. EVER! \nDon't listen to these winey bitches who give three stars... They obviously don't understand good food and good service. Would eat here every day if I didn't live so far away. Wow", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ymLuQ7z4R_5Gr1lpuA5lqg", "review_id": "4NKsD1A4IvKZC1_qQ_Ch4Q", "text": "This diner came well recommended by the nice folks at the Phoenix hostel just a few blocks away. Easy walking distance in this cool little neighborhood from the hostel and the fun stuff to do on 5th street. \n\nThe old diner still has the 50's vibe with classic neon, but the food is non-classical diner fare (in a great way), is healthy and satisfying, and the folks working there are legit - down to earth and friendly. Just chill folks, no pretense, great food. \n\nIt's awesome to be back in the \"south\" and see iced tea on the menu. I kept requesting more, and the cool tattooed chick just brought me out a pitcher, a whole bowl of lemon slices and a smile.  That's hospitality. \n\nI had the \"KOKO\", a hand breaded, fried chicken breast in a homemade biscuit with some kind of homemade remoulade, baby greens, tomato and a side of vinegar-based red coleslaw. Awesome. Friends had a deep fried avocado (vegan) po-boy and the other gad the fish po-boy, both of which looked great. \n\nDefinitely coming back.\n\nEdit:  BTW, just saw on their online menu that they have a beer terrine salad, don't know how I overlooked that last night, but I'm kicking myself. Any place that has beets on the menu gets an automatic A++.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "158RiG1EC05cdJJ-h3GJYA", "review_id": "Yoit4Mdse8XWdJaxtYj9xA", "text": "I think I need a cardiologist on call after my delicious and greasy meal indulgence at Welcome Diner.  The burger, fried chicken sandwich on a biscuit, fries with gravy on top and fries with bacon and cheese on top are all heavenly.  Fried avocado Po' boy was also divine.  Add a few hurricanes and I was a happy camper.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pBwBA08b3OU6fQ_TtoNLoA", "review_id": "Da5VoFeCXJ7vPufVgFK_tQ", "text": "I love this place! Bad for my cholesterol but who gives a damn! The proprietors are very cool, great ambience in \"the hood.\" It puts the soul in soul food; can't wait to hang out there again soon as my Lipitor digests; just cool as it gets in Phoenix", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Y7KS04okqSFAbg1NyImHkQ", "review_id": "GxEkigDL7hasCMpgdCZPTA", "text": "Had to update my review to share that I had dinner here last weekend for the final day of Arizona Cocktail Week. Of course, I couldn't pass up half priced hurricanes!\n\nI tried the Vegan Po'boy (fried avocado, kale, pico de gallo and chipotle remoulade on french bread) and it was magical...but left me wondering how the heck do you fry avocados? No, seriously??? I'm sure google will tell me later which will lead to fun experiments in the kitchen.... \n\nCustomer service is top notch--everyone that works here is super friendly and the wait time for food wasn't too shabby. I really love the vibe of this place and predict many visits in the future. Day or night, this place is one of the top restaurants in Phoenix.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x4eJ-bYkp-jSEpRzsDyQQQ", "review_id": "2h9VlIdWdFES1PN996AbtQ", "text": "Everyone is very friendly and helpful. The Food was Great, my fiance had a welcome burger and the just custom made me a breakfast burger. The chef came in and made a burger he had just created and gave us a taste. Would totally drive down from LA again for another bite", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yXa1HFUJ3BtSqkDwTHdAUQ", "review_id": "ZNAZHLf9zuHys5DjbGAihw", "text": "Went here during first friday and it was a madhouse. I'm assuming things run a little smoother when the line isn't out the door so I give them the benefit of the doubt. Food is amazing all the way!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_wX2eOhR6-WSZGlhrn6xpQ", "review_id": "KwfSMWDVE9obEJO5YZkupQ", "text": "Great food, great people. Highly recommended for  community oriented, easy going individuals who also enjoy good a Americana meal.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mwqJt_iQBpkv9wWPhbDekg", "review_id": "RETZbvIykafFchRhp6io1Q", "text": "Love the old diner feel. This place was absolutely delicious! I had the welcome burger & fries & my bf had the big jim. Both perfection!! I can't wait until next time so I can get the biscuit ;)", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4tr73pPU0UMGyWa_AC0W_w", "review_id": "qjEGVkHT9NxRrFoOIJJJAA", "text": "Just awesome. The biscuits are buttery, the chicken is juicy. The food is simple, done well, and delicious; plus it's minutes from our house. \nCan't wait to come back to try something else!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P-p1J7NSsuT3eFPSg3RMjA", "review_id": "yPc7V8Rlf_O-Q_aF6Hh8aA", "text": "I'm from east coast and I'm trying to find the owner to let me allow this place in my strip mall this food is truely a touch of its own will hit every tasty bud....please understand!!!!!!!!''''''''you will leave leave happy and talking about\"I wish I was their neighbor\"'''! This spot will leave its mark....watch our in n out burger....be worried if people know what they are !!!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5WCmTakHXfDQXW4D6hUKBg", "review_id": "NvQDznlNjHAVbP4pia9tbw", "text": "I love this place. All items on the menu are worthy to try them. My favorite one is the Koko (biscuit with fried chicken). The service is a bit slow but they are so sweet and cool that who cares?", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h7yi2TlhzfgBF5Kz2jdkYw", "review_id": "RtdY-CR2I9ZihLadpZ2Q8w", "text": "Decided to try this place out after reading the review here. My Wife and I are glad we did. \n\nThis place was sooo good. A true diamond in the rough. \n\nThe food was perfect. My Wife had the welcome burger and fries. It came out cook exactly the way she asked. I tried the big jim and the cannibal fries. I was only able to eat mine with a fork and knife. It hit the spot. The fires we excellent!!. \n\nWe each had a drink with our meal, they did not disappoint either. \n\nI would eat here all the time if I lived closer, so maybe that is a good thing. I would weight about 500lbs. \n\nIf you are even remotely close, check this place out!!!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r25GXBdaCjcBld3PrfDi5Q", "review_id": "9eE8uR3KyUV_iYOeo6ESPw", "text": "Went here with some friends on Saturday for brunch. Ordered the Big Jim and sunrise. The big JIM was a little salty and the sunrise just didn't hit the mark. The chorizo was excellent.  The holy puerco was the best dish, I highly recommend. \n\nI will return for lunch and dinner to see if it gets better. I would recommend going at least once, don't be afraid of the neighborhood.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zRo1T3gkVvlWOaRbMb_xIg", "review_id": "2aqyyyKyDSVMzFKidb8Bqg", "text": "This place is AWESOME... I had their  Green Fried Tomato sandwich...it is sooooo good..wanted to go back for dinner....we are from Queen Creek , AZ   .. we had a party of 15 ....service was fantastic and personable...everything was fresh ....will go back..\nThank you Welcome Diner for making our visit very enjoyable..", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HjhR3u17OjxD4s8t3toTfg", "review_id": "ru6iavo_ledtcbirWgfGiA", "text": "This tiny neighborhood spot virtually looks like either a converted food truck or a small food trailer. Outside on the front lawn are many tables and chairs, as inside you will find only 9 seats at the very retro counter.\n\nThe menu is southern comfort food. Super greasy, generous portions, all cooked grilled and prepared in what is probably the smallest kitchen in the valley.\n\nThis is the spot for a behemoth burger, biscuits smothered in gravy, and even fried green tomatoes.  With a \"biscuits\" menu, featuring fried chicken drowning in country gravy, cheddar, and bacon - it is a bypass waiting to happen.  However, there are lighter healthier biscuit choices that come topped with sauteed Kale and fried egg...but this place truly is a destination for abandoning healthy choices and diving head first into fat and calories.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cjDbQWRr5zvOs6gz63cI_Q", "review_id": "Pp0h1AxxHpTU-ylBt2mldQ", "text": "Went there again today with family from OOT, they loved the food and the atmosphere. Just a fun, cool place, come on down.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0vscrHoajVRa1Yk19XWdwA", "review_id": "RYNMfnsY0JkZSQ4zOrelpA", "text": "Biscuits,  pbr tall boys, craft beers on draft... need I say more? I always end up here as an attempt to sober up after hitting up the bars off of Roosevelt. Long story short it never happens because they sell beer and I just end up getting extra wasted. But, it's okay! Their food is a great hangover cure, so I just come back the next morning and stuff myself with the best biscuits EVER. Hangover situation averted.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MN4KaeUvN4sG-oCN4UGXYA", "review_id": "P44HKsKwIHLloJBJv5TxNw", "text": "My wife, the picky vegetarian had some bizarre avocado sandwich and a side of brussel sprouts.  If we end up moving to Phoenix, this restaurant may be the reason why.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tbRGYNugaerw9RMQNTwemQ", "review_id": "2WgVpKCZ3TvwTGJK9m8mag", "text": "Nom Nom Nom.  The food here is so delicious!  My personal favorite is the fried green tomato sandwich and next would be the carol.  Of course my all time favorite is no longer on the menu, i am told if requested when not slammed, if all ingredients are there, they will make that too!  Goodness I love this place.  If you haven't eaten here, what are you waiting for?", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9BBvkEBCAVR5VJbr-srTTQ", "review_id": "t8metEXPHqmjnRJCtloyMA", "text": "So much yes. \n\nI've been here 3 times now, and every time was awesome. The food is bomb, I've had the little birdy (chicken & cheddar cheese on a biscuit), the grilled cheese, & some sort of fries with cole slaw & other delicious stuff on top. Never disappoints. The service is super friendly & the owner came to check up on us & make us feel welcome, always a plus.\n\nThe atmosphere is great, super laid back & everyone is friendly. Makes you feel like you have nothing better to do than eat delicious food & drink yummy hurricanes and hang out. \n\nYeah, the hurricanes... Get one. So tasty. And I don't even like rum... Or pineapple. \n\nEnough said, I think I'm a new regular.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xjq2h2R3AiTAnpRX-FmZiQ", "review_id": "-2bOXx3yItkkKMsxNFvsNA", "text": "Amazing food, amazing staff. Only one time did I go where I wasn't impressed. Top of biscuit burnt and chicken dry. Other than that food and service has been superb. Great comfort food and a nod to the south with the fried green tomato sandwich!!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Xq6QN6AnLnsAmuWECBujLg", "review_id": "oZfybnbT8Fu1PiUz1wOKSg", "text": "This place is amazing!  I had the whitefish po-boy and ice tea.  My friends had biscuit sandwiches And a couple cocktails, rave reviews all around!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YinfKRhMrxwDmlZePUYObw", "review_id": "CPyq81wKQVbtiILWPpOa6A", "text": "Went back for dinner the other night.  Party of four for drinks and food. It was great ... We had The Koko, Fried Green Tomato sandwich, Avacado Po'Boy and Little Birdy. Rounded out with Carol Fries and Brussels Sprouts. Mmmmmm, Mmmmmm Good.  Added some drinks and friendly banter from Morgan and a good night was had by all!  \n\nThanks Welcome Diner for a great night!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YEFN3d-9e0cES7bN4kkOGg", "review_id": "BrTTjbVKfKBhyj-j3xf_2g", "text": "I had a spring salad and my friend had a welcoming breakfast. Both of them are great! If they can use a bigger bowl for salad , it will be better because it is hard to toss the salad in a small bowl.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5c4p-A1sLBlpS1cPaMpdBg", "review_id": "JCim5n5R5QxrSDS4eavIGw", "text": "Cute little diner right in the middle of the neighborhood. Stopped here real quick before taking my sister to the airport. We each had a biscuit sandwich: she had the chicken and biscuit with bacon, cheese, and gravy and it was great and I had the one with chicken, honey, mustard, and pickles and it was excellent.  2 sandwiches and a coke to split was $21.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8q716Te4Ywx96UVzU0md4w", "review_id": "u1OZggJIeKkuLwqtV5xQXw", "text": "Great food, great drinks, great atmosphere, AND a great staff! Say whaaaaaaaaaat?!?!?  \n\nI had a brief, but torrid affair with the grilled cheese, and that delicious SOB left me wanting more!  \n\nI HIGHLY recommend this spot!!!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JSy6gs3V9DnCFqUqJyZZdA", "review_id": "XkoFr_L0GeRwxoy3nMYTnA", "text": "I trekked all the way to this place from the Convention Center.  I was a little unsure if I was headed to the right place, since Welcome Diner is located in a neighborhood, but I'm so glad that I found it.  My food was delicious and the staff seemed genuinely friendly and interested in how I thought that the food was, which is always the sign of a good chef.  I did have to wait a little bit, but I didn't mind too much, since it's a small establishment.  People should be forewarned that there is very limited seating indoors and that most of the seating is outdoors on the patio.  I personally thought that it was nice to sit outside, especially with the mural on painted on the fence/wall, but I understand that it might not be so comfortable to sit outside at the picnic tables in extremely hot Phoenix weather, especially if it was a busy day and you had to share a bench/table with a bunch of people you don't know.\n\nI got a fried green tomato sandwich on sourdough with house-made corn salsa and arugula.  It was fantastically delicious.  The ingredients were fresh and everything from the toasting of the bread to the battering of the tomatoes was well-executed.  Although the sandwich was filling and came with a slice of cantaloupe, I wish that it had come with some sort of side, like home-made potato chips, for the price.  Alongside my sandwich, I had a tasty Four Peaks stout.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y_rxAKRyukI45H05BRgepw", "review_id": "Si9ZWT2SQTN5DtgMjw6HWg", "text": "Here in Phoenix for business and since eating by yourself is not fun....I wanted a local spot to enjoy dinner.  And oh boy did I find a GREAT spot.  Welcome Diner provides a unique atmosphere and the weather was awesome.  \n\nI highly recommend the KoKo - Chicken Biscuit Sandwich with a creamy spicy sauce, fried chicken, arugula, tomato and some other stuff with a side of watermelon.  Absolutely delicious!!!\n\nI also treated myself to the Beignets which were so good and I wish I could have finished them all but I was stuffed.\n\nAnd get a Hurricane; fresh and perfect too!\n\nStaff was great, friendly and if I am back in Phoenix again, I will definitely come back to the Welcome Diner!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rZrJpu5lUEINCciWEB8i-g", "review_id": "GLEEG95aUW-lHVtWf339QQ", "text": "My friend and I are super cool. And by super cool, I mean we went while it was raining, and did not realize that indoor seating was an option. \n\nWe eventually were pulled in by the friendly staff, and they helped us bring our food in. Kudos to you guys. I had the peanut butter and bacon burger. What's not to like? Peanut butter? Good. Meat? Good. Bacon? Gooooooooood!\n\nWe also ordered the poutine fries. Not your traditional poutine fries at all, but still delicious nonetheless. \n\nLove the decor and the brunch menu looks amazing. The area is great to explore, so me and my friend will definitely be back!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jyhySAaaVtAy7-R5vX9cHw", "review_id": "nuo_3oCvolCQGY3EUGeXSA", "text": "This place was off the hook!! As I say, \"hella good\"! Like hella gooooooooooooood! I strongly recommend this place especially with a group of friends around sunset to kick back at this chill establishment with cool outdoor lighting and throw back some drinks before your meal. \n\nBy the way, if you gotta whizz...prepare to step into an airplane sized bathroom literally right next to the kitchen...so hopefully you will not need to DO anything else there...haha\n\nGreat eats tho, everyone in my party loved their dishes. Cheers.\n\nJP@", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "aaHyqSTcpdkismEP0bj0rQ", "review_id": "tkR4-wrlBWWHdUSQ7yFpMA", "text": "First off, the food is incredible. The menu is very simple and to the point. Don't let that fool you. \n\nI got the sausage corn dogs. YUMMY. A must try. Also the fried green tomato sandwich. The bread they use is quality and so tasty. \n\nI gave it 4 stars because I feel like the staff could be friendlier. And eventually, I'd love a bigger beer selection. \n\nTry. This. Place.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5DjwAvWv2L4o9FjI4NEIug", "review_id": "1TLP3yy1colLcrftN15LLw", "text": "Sheer deliciousness! Had the sunrise... It was in a biscuit, absolutely delightful, very filling and superbly made.\nTo add to that, the atmosphere is relaxed and laid back, and the experience is very different from the normal fare.\n\nThe staff was pretty friendly and checked on us several times. (I guess it helps that you add the gratuity while ordering+paying, instead of after the meal?)", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 7, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8wK7_qZ18mokBxw5zdSo9w", "review_id": "03NUIdQ5uXsmCC7ItKuuXQ", "text": "Part of the charm of this place is that it is in a poor residential neighborhood in downtown Phoenix, not far from 7th St.  Also, you could easily drive by and not even notice it exists.  So charming and the loveliest of dives you will ever visit (or shizzhoels as I call them).\n\nNow, about the food and experience.  When you walk inside there is only about 8 or so counter seats in what looks like a converted studio home/living room.  The feeling when you walk in however, is that someone beamed you into the 1950's.  Authentic and totally retro.\n\nNow, the best for last... the food is not your typical diner food.  Much more creative and original than any diner I have ever been to.  And being from NY I KNOW diners!  Practically grew up in them.  This diner, while having a VERY limited menu (when compared to any NY diner), each and every dish is incredible.  Try the Big Jim!  It will wow you... Fried Chicken breast  with cheddar, bacon, homemade biscuit buns and gravy.  Wowah!  (Oh, and definitely not the dish or the place to be if you wanna eat healthy!  More the once in a blue moon calorie splurge place... at least for me.)\n\nOh and order off the menu the \"Cannibal Fries\".  Simply off the chain.  Fresh cut potato fries with caramelized onions, cheddar and homemade russian dressing.  (Deep Breath!)", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N6CCk4JaGoXTHteqYCKcVg", "review_id": "qwF87eV-S7CtaPbuCBEYMA", "text": "Really 4.5 stars. \n\nI love riding my bike here and I love devouring their share fries.....I NEVER SHARE!!!!! \n\nAwesome neighborhood place!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eOIrroJAGEzwbQQUbjK15Q", "review_id": "wD8Ahfa0HHSmk2VzhvzqTQ", "text": "My family and I went to Welcome Diner last night. So, there were several different items ordered and EVERYTHING was so good!  I had the fried avocado po'boy. The bread was toasted the perfect amount. There was a great pico de gallo and kale topping the fried avocado. That fried avocado was amazing! It was so creamy yet crunchy! Yum! My husband had the champion burger. He said it was really good, especially the bacon jam. My brother in-law has the big Jim. It was huge! A biscuit, giant piece of fried chicken and the thickest gravy ever! I tried some and it was so good! Creamy and sinful! The last thing I tasted was the Brussels sprouts. Omg! Goooood! They were crispy and tasty! Only downside was the fries were a little salty. I would definitely go back. The atmosphere is exactly what downtown Phoenix is all about! I loved it!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "BjwXX-sChcjx2E55B_7rXg", "review_id": "Yj_TDw-bOi3plz7b7We8rQ", "text": "Back when Welcome Diner was just burgers, hot dogs, and giant chocolate chip cookies served on greasy paper plates speckled with ants (or \"protein sprinkles\" as momma called 'em) it was simply a welcome diner. Now it's so much more than that.\n\nHave you ever watched someone hand you a glass of local red wine blend through a trailer window? How about a Sazerac? Well, it's time to change that. (Here I am assuming you said no. If you said yes, please un-see this section and continue.) When you start your meal with a southern throwback cocktail and finish it with homemade beignets, you best believe that whatever comes in between is going to knock your socks off. This is fine because you're probably sitting outside, so the dress code is pretty nonexistent, anyway.\n\nMy crew ordered the three most talked-about items on the menu. The peanut butter burger is the safe option + a bit of \"flare\" that is essentially peanut sauce. The meat is delicious, as is the bun and everything else between it. We also had the Carol, which was a unique BBQ pulled pork & biscuit sandwich with slaw... a mustard-y spin on a stack of down-home delicious. Last but DON'T YOU EVER THINK LEAST, the Bumblebee fried chicken & biscuit sandwich with honey and amazing b&b pickles. Us Southerners opted to scoot the mustard to the side and let the honey shine, but you could probably do anything to this fried chicken and it would still be incr-edible. Just get it. Get a bucket of it.\n\nNow let's talk beignets. (Don't you wish people said that to you more often? You're welcome.) You can get them with powdered sugar & honey or peanut butter & jam. The waitress literally said the pb&j beignets were her favorite thing in the world, and then quickly added her daughter as a frontrunner to the favorites list. Not knowing her taste in dessert, or daughters for that matter, I trusted her immediately and was thrilled with the combination of light, lemony fried dough juxtaposed with fresh berries and creamy peanut butter. Ain't nothing wrong with the classic, but damn it, it's 2014. The matrimony between pb&j and beignet shouldn't even be questioned.\n\nTL;DR - The Welcome Diner isn't just tasty, it's soulful and lovely. Bring an insatiable appetite and leave with a permasmile.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TW1394aQltvNMp00GHPq9w", "review_id": "rxe8r_V5coImwygg5HN_7Q", "text": "Not too many diners get good reviews but this was a well deserved. Happy friendly staff. \n\nLocale is not the best but the food makes up for it. \n\nThis was right of the plane and hungry place- good choice. They have a bloody merryish beer drink. Interesting!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7bdCfESkLLta4vwxO5tyHw", "review_id": "xovJxapHAlwHu3gpwPDNHA", "text": "My family was driving through Phoenix and told me they were stopping here. I was confused at first, as I had never seen this place, and it appeared to be I. A neighborhood. Don't let that fool you, just go. \n\nEverything was delicious. We got various different chicken biscuit sandwiches and burgers. Fries were great. Cole slaw was good, and I don't even like cole slaw. Very heaven food, may die after, but worth it at least once.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PY_BOIHNK1tPu2kgHCifOA", "review_id": "wsLdhvMD2wDs5xBHVQObyQ", "text": "THIS PLACE is great. I love this joint. The staff is awesome and the food is great. Their grilled cheese is so good. I also love their beer selection and their full bar. I have a hard time decided what to order when I go here because everything looks so good. This place is tucked away and can easily be passed up, but don't make that mistake. I love it here.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IGes_CXuidG3QFumb5wowQ", "review_id": "feY7GSyvBQ8yn0qYmLT4lw", "text": "Not your ordinary diner food , but with a great twist on food and drinks.\nA culinary find.  They use only the best and freshest local ingredients.\nDaily salads are a work of art.  Great people serving great food.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gHbdLkF_g0RE9lDd9p1asQ", "review_id": "_irItP9Lc-kmXQk4terxrA", "text": "Holy shit!! You must eat here!! I live in the Bay Area and I still get cravings for that sandwich with buffalo sauce and blue cheese on it!! Why can't they be here in CA?! And that front porch tho!!! So sunny and warm! The staff and the customers who come here are awsome!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LfO9G7A-_3lYCj22UPA77Q", "review_id": "IEdhQOlCbLrXxbOORUU6fw", "text": "YOU.MUST.EAT.HERE! \nEverything is to delish but the burgers are to die for.\nThe blue cheese burger is by far my fave but on our last visit we found it had been removed from the menu because they rotate the burgers out. Hesitantly, I tried the peanut butter burger....and oh.my.god! The oddest concoction, but delicious! \n\nPs....please bring back ol' blue!!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TEg-8hNh5A4oGFMZrlvIiQ", "review_id": "MkxbwLX02NrzMYTKt4rtqQ", "text": "It was a really cool environment and unique from the vast majority of the Phoenix area. We enjoyed their commitment to fresh and quality ingredients. Everything we ordered was delicious and reasonably priced. The staff was very friendly and prompt. \n\nHIghly recommend to come after dark in the summer because it is so blazing hot (mostly outdoor seating). We will definitely be returning for more pulled pork fries!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0R_2Txfx2S3mbP70XCgN7w", "review_id": "iu-zXedl9jK0tXNhl_7nmQ", "text": "My fianc\u00e9 came here for a late anniversary dinner around midnight. I ordered a special burger they had called the Jose I believe and my fianc\u00e9 ordered the Carol. We both absolutely LOVED our food. The burger I ordered had a jalapeno relish with onions and it was just amazing. The Carol was also really delicious and unlike any other pulled pork sandwich we had ever eaten. The staff was very friendly and it was lit cutely with string lights. We are so happy to have a late night spot to dine in Phoenix that's not a fast food restaurant. I absolutely love this place and we will definitely be back!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HrYiV0YnjT1Cvu7lxQjafw", "review_id": "vQucWVQWNVF4raxp_aq5oQ", "text": "Loved. Super duper friendly service. The bumble bee was delicious and filling. Chicken was juicy and flavorful. They made me a margarita even though not on the menu. The boyfriend was very pleased they played the pixies. Casual, neighborhood vibe.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "opRVBdHOy1I3-EakRkebpA", "review_id": "CnuT9fVUohX4rOLTpJPUGw", "text": "What a great place. The food is amazing, the portions are huge, and the atmosphere is friendly. I really enjoyed having the carol over fries, with slaw... yum.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bwmXfjwrogAaGqV33kSVpQ", "review_id": "Js19Zc5Re0m1_2ffpplTwQ", "text": "Fun local place to hang out and grab a bite when it's a reasonable temperature outside. My bumblebee was excellent. They definitely have the fried chicken and biscuits down.  My friends' three burgers were all overcooked to well-done without the any hint of pink. They're not burger snobs like I am and had no complaints but i probably would have. I also felt the drinks were weak or watered down for $10 a pop. I'll probably be back to try some other food, but it wasn't a home-run as I had hoped.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hFv9uE2a14HShKt32GW4xw", "review_id": "evws8TnRRFwQpM5Wg51WpA", "text": "Visiting from LA, looked for a place to eat late at night and found this place. Would recommend the Champion burger, pulled pork fries, sunrise biscuit, and beignets", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yGq213PmiwYSYrhDLPWTSQ", "review_id": "BIKH7IF3o_gGdWc4Dj46zg", "text": "Wow my friend found them on yelp what amazing food had welcome burger excellent.   Also had the corn dog appetizers wow the ladies I was with said it's the best hurricane they have ever had.  Great job guys a definite go to location for everyone. ..", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JlIFNlISvKrjMHgj1PiK1w", "review_id": "BB3WVKk_z361pK4mWjtK4A", "text": "Tried the fried tomato sandwich, jackfruit sandwich, fries, and squash blossoms... all absolutely fantastic! We also really enjoyed the biscuit with jam for dessert. Everything about this place was great, there was plenty of parking and it wasn't crowded on a Saturday night. The chef and staff were friendly, funny, and so much fun. The diner lived up to its name and if I had one last/first/only meal in Phoenix it would be here.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i-2oWfBl4HE0f0ooUN1VUg", "review_id": "iIF7LpyIyGad4fgb4r_VMw", "text": "Ahhhh! The best burger I think I've had! (the champion?) This place has redeemed my first impression of Phoenix! My beloved and I were just passing through. Phoenix was hot (really hot), congested, and filled with erratic drivers, leading to stress and grumpiness. The Welcome Cafe took us in with open arms. Awesome food, awesome drinks, awesome people. We laughed and joked with everyone at the bar like they were family. We'd be here at least once a week if we lived here. Well Done!!", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IP7cdo0A1_lHg9Dii3OnYQ", "review_id": "BNXPCtAWfyZUaZdStohxcw", "text": "Had the Mac and Cheese with Chicken and the Biscuits and Gravy with fried chicken. Both were hands down the amazing!! The restaurant is unique looking and has mainly outdoor seating. A great place with character and its open late. A MUST TRY while you are in the Phoenix Downtown Area.", "business_id": "tb24fvNJfHhyKEXkKn12Xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "U040XsrqbEV27c-SIUhObQ", "review_id": "MRCTD1xoOo3uxjObu2pkfQ", "text": "here's the word from a trusted friend who recently went:\nvery\nlatin\nit was yummy and fun\nawesome music\nfun dancing\ngood crowd\non a scale of 1-10?\n11", "business_id": "0VpsHbGLHDVKIKAi0ZliyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "vF4B6eFdoDmyV_l7MLHMzw", "review_id": "FH3-rNeOQWidy7T7MUmj4w", "text": "The first time I went to Karamba's it was for Pride. I went for after hours and it was amazing! I paid my $5 cover fee and went into what looked like an industrial style bar. There were tables being hung from the celing and there were also a backdoor to the outside patio as well as a the ladies restroom. When we went deeper into the club, the blue hued bar gave way to the deep red dance floor. There were tables for dancing on as well as a plush looking chill section. \n\nThe dance floor was PACKED with men grinding up on men, with women griding up on women and the ocassional straight couple peppered into the crowd as well as a few large groups of women dancing together. Oddly enough there's often a lot of straight women who go there with their bffs so they can dance in peace. There's some chairs and more hanging tables surrounding the dance floor. \n\nThen there's the outside patio... there's a few water foutains and a ton of patio chairs, benches and tables. Sometimes it feels like the patio is where the real party is at! \n\nSince that weekend, I've been a regular there. I'm sure if you venture there for afterhours some Friday or Saturday night you'll see yours truely tearing it up on the dance floor to some of the hottest hip-hop and reggeton around! If you do, pull me away from my friends and say hi! Hope to see ya'll there!", "business_id": "0VpsHbGLHDVKIKAi0ZliyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HlpEwe0bWAl3sAWYVTxSEw", "review_id": "DdibpDInMp0GwS85s50jNA", "text": "Fun place. Music is mostly good. Drinks over priced. Lot of hot latin guys. But its hard if u dont speak spanish well. N clickish. But becareful lots of cops in area.", "business_id": "0VpsHbGLHDVKIKAi0ZliyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DghMl81bONCh5ELnrgn4Fw", "review_id": "yL36UeVLM68-QEnSj4Qmuw", "text": "This place charges a cover charge?! We should be paid to come in there! It's in a horrible place in town, drinks or retardedly over priced & the parking is ridiculous. The inside of the club only smells more worse then the urinal because the little tiny room they call a bathroom is 2x2! You can't pay me to come back there. I wish I had known how horrible this place was before I got suckered into going & basically throwing away my money.", "business_id": "0VpsHbGLHDVKIKAi0ZliyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ewvsoOiFqN02y3O980VMvQ", "review_id": "6m7ijQ1HR6w1EOWucDqm6Q", "text": "Ihavent been here in a year. I used to love coming here but i realized the djs suck. Never play a request and dont know how to keep asteady beat. Its probably the only 18+ club for gay guys on the weekend next to forbidden or whatever they call it now. I havent been during bar hours cuz i just turned 21. The crowd is all latino gay guys with a couple of black and white guys. The outdoor patio is pretty big with benches tables and a huge fountain that looks like everyones been in it someway or another. The dance floor is medium sized and has a few mini stages in every corner. 5 bucks fridays and saturdays for 18+ after 2am. If u ask me, its not really worth it. If you do go, get hi or drunk before you do.", "business_id": "0VpsHbGLHDVKIKAi0ZliyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_0KkuMf1GL-ccyCR-o_Qpw", "review_id": "wGhKLKkyMefrp3DXWodtKg", "text": "GREAT music and tons of fun! LOVE the music!! Fridays is mainly for \"cheros\" aka\nguys that wear pointy boots with matching belts as they play that kind of music. Not\nreally my thing but can be fun if you got your buzz going. Saturdays is hip hop,\nreggaeton, and house music which is the main day it gets POPIN!  After 2 it turns 18\nand over-never really stayed after 2am so don't know how that it. \nNOTE: Karambas is not a place to go looking for guys or a dress to impress kind of\nplace.  It kind of reminds me of a club I used to go to in Juarez except with alot more\neye candy.  The atmosphere is very fun and people don't really go there to mingle its\nmore of a place to with your friends and have a good time without having to impress\nanyone.  From experience usually the people who don't like going here are the people who are looking for someone else or sad to say ugly lol not to be rude but its true.\nBathrooms: Yea they're kinda small but um im there to party... if your worried about the\nbathrooms LMAO please don't go out or maybe drag a urinal with you.  \nPrices: People say their over priced but honestly i thought they were cheap... if your\nhard up for cash look extra sexy so a cute Latino will buy your drinks for u duh!", "business_id": "0VpsHbGLHDVKIKAi0ZliyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E_iK_Yf-jqJS_jBbobI_dQ", "review_id": "y0XTaPdyBWqot6Krh41GDA", "text": "This spot is pretty dope! Had fun and low drama!", "business_id": "0VpsHbGLHDVKIKAi0ZliyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qK1rzRnD-QD4sRxDU4NhlQ", "review_id": "zObXFdI-1v1Idzf7_wi45w", "text": "Cute little latin club. Only been here Sat nights and it's $5 cover past 2 AM. Good music but dance floor gets packed and not the biggest. Parking can get to be a pain on those nights too. A plus for the younger crowd is it's an 18+ club. Neat patio area in the back. Give it a try!", "business_id": "0VpsHbGLHDVKIKAi0ZliyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oihlMiEtvAnUru5_BC1KwQ", "review_id": "tioqNaYsLpVxMhlFFIrP_g", "text": "Very tiny bathrooms. Drinks are overpriced compared to non gay bars. I do appreciate the design , great drag shows but I won't be back.", "business_id": "0VpsHbGLHDVKIKAi0ZliyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NL7OhHvUrQ-MejtbQIhs6w", "review_id": "5ps0rAchLmhzfxrxH7SBkw", "text": "If your looking for a bottom boy this is the place.  Lots of fem Latino dudes here.", "business_id": "0VpsHbGLHDVKIKAi0ZliyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GUafa4BOgoLS9F10uL4oBA", "review_id": "RuKEVJXHmV5XRZEA5ZbMBw", "text": "Came here last night; NEVER again! Worse customer service EVER! I rather play music in my car and sit there instead of going to a place where your opinion as a customer means nothing. This place does not care about the people or the service they provide- they rather lose cliental before they satisfy you as a customer.", "business_id": "0VpsHbGLHDVKIKAi0ZliyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 16, "useful": 11, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "-txH2zJSBZQHO6RWvoWXuQ", "review_id": "sIsLGhdWTd8IeElko7yU6g", "text": "Picture it, if you will.  Little old me, drinking at the Bikini Lounge from 2 in the afternoon until midnight with 3 friends.  Drinking, drinking, drinking.  So after 10+ hours of living solely off of beer, there can surely be no better idea than going to a strip club.  Right?\n\nSo we pack up and head on over.  A high cover (sorry, for the life of me I don't remember how much) and a 2 drink minimum (which I do realize is standard) later, we're immersed in black light.  As my eyes adjust, I start to see that this is really not the crowd I expected to see in a strip club.  There is ZERO energy.  No talking.  No laughing.  Nothing but rows of guys sitting and looking blankly at the dancers.\n\nWe found some empty chairs in the back, and settled in there, and I was able to turn my attention to the girls.  Ok, look:  I know they can't all be Elizabeth Berkley (may the Lord keep her feisty Nomi Malone safe and warm forever).  But I didn't expect this apathy.  Bored looking women taking their short turns on the small round main stage, and more bored looking women walking around offering lapdances in vain.  The thing about stripping is this:  I thought the point was that you could make a lot of money.  But we were there at midnight on a Saturday night, and these girls were getting NOTHING.  In the hour we were there, I saw ONE man put money in a girl's pants on stage... and I watched, and it was a one dollar bill.  Seriously.\n\nI sat there with my 3 friends (2 men, one other woman), all of us in a row, all of us suddenly sober, staring with our eyes and mouths wide open.  I could feel my male friends' good mood deflate (ha!  don't be dirty), as my girl friend and I felt like gender traitors just by being there.\n\nI thought these kind of places were supposed to be rowdy and fun.  Was I expecting too much?  It was the most depressing experience.   I sort of feel bad even writing this, because nobody involved with that joint can be happy, I'm sure.  But I figured I owe it to all you Yelp gentleman (and the ladies, too...who am I to presume?) to steer you away from this one.", "business_id": "q9B1h5eGBvHjQLF10puUkQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 45, "useful": 18, "cool": 19}, "user_id": "-F32Vl8Rk4dwsmk0f2wRIw", "review_id": "TGmL4R142OTdAnVg3pm8ww", "text": "[DISCLAIMER: the rating of five stars for Bandaids does not directly correlate with the intentions of the establishment, instead, the volumes of unintentional comedy and unsolicited astonishment that may be had at this specific joint]\n\nWalking into Bandaids was like witnessing the sneak premier of the cinematic masterpiece 'Showgirls' -- and what I mean is, one is piqued with curiosity, wonderment, the promise of mindblowing mockery, and the anticipation of an inevitable Spidey exit.  This is where the comparison to showgirls ends.  Actually, I don't rememer.  Did showgirls feature a stripper in her 3rd trimester?\n\nWhereas the tagline for Showgirls was \"Leave your inhibitions at the door\", Bandaids follows up with \"... and your guns, knives, nerve gases, babies, peg legs, raptor jesuses, gold crown deodorizers, and herpes.\"  Although I think most in there ignored that last one.\n\nSo, upon entrance, you are greeted with a very Judge Dredd-like chain-link protected cashier who takes your Abe Lincoln and motions you over to the bar.  One thing about strip clubs in general, is, you don't really wanna schooch by anyone ... but at Bandaids, they make this awkward dream a reality for everyone!  The walk up to the bar is like cutting to seats 34 and 35 at Giants Stadium.  I felt like Tyler Durden contemplating whether to give the vatos the butt or the crotch as they stare blankly at \"the talent\".\n\nWhoa boy.  This place has talent like the old Washington Bullets ... but shorter, fatter, and more pregnant.\n\nI gave one of my buddies a dollar to snap into one of the monster's string and she gave him a \"whusssuuup\" that featured her sweet gold grill.  To appreciate this, you must know that my friend is quite possibly the sweetest guy on the planet, and gave a friendly \"Hi!\" to her in return before about-facing to our bistro style table where 8 Coors Lights were posting up our jaws.\n\nThis was a nice, natural cue for a quick exit, rattled our half-drained beers into the bins and shot out.  We couldn't stomach anymore of anything.\n\nBut wait.\n\nOn this page you will notice Jason C., and along with the others in our laughter-induced group, came his big mouth.  This was his opportunity to mock the sawed-off, convertible, primer-gray Chevy Blazer parked mere feet from the entrance/exit to Bandaids, and although the details are lost as to the specifics, mentioned something about \"check out THIS fucking thing!\", which was the perfect timing for one of the busted, ghetto-flab strippers to walk out and proceed to angrily say something like \"Fuck you.  That's mine.  What of it?\"  In response, and generally because he's a giant puss with scary strippers, said something like, \"Oh.  Its nice.  I like it.\" before shitting himself.\n\nI'm sure the rest of the group howling with laughter really set her mind at peace.  \n\nAnyway.  That's the Bandaids story, and you can have one just like it if you give it a chance.", "business_id": "q9B1h5eGBvHjQLF10puUkQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 23, "useful": 13, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "Cp-PV8rsypbO-xBrQ6KmQg", "review_id": "EQaUOej91WsWBbJ94x24XQ", "text": "Absolutely horrifying.\n\nThis is clearly where strippers go to die. Fat, old, bored, and heinous looking moms and meth-heads giving not-so-discreet handjobs to shifty patrons... nobody tipping at all (which begs the question, \"why do they come to work?\")... and an overwhelming cloud of depression and angst looming over the whole nasty parade.\n\nThe place was surprisingly active for a Wednesday afternoon. It took several minutes for my eyes to adjust to the darkness - I imagine keeping it so dark can only help given the sorry state of the girls. There's no VIP room that I could tell (unless you count the shabby bathrooms), but that didn't stop the shenanigans going on out in the open for my virgin eyes to see. There were definitely men being \"gotten off\" here which disgusted me to no end. I have no idea how much it costs, but it can't be terribly expensive (and yet it's surely too much). \n\nAnother possible \"up-side\" to this place (depending on your perspective) is that they will serve you an illegal amount of alcohol... the law be damned. This is perhaps another aid to help make the beasts on stage easier to stomach. \n\nSpeaking of stomachs, Eric was right - there were definitely some very pregnant ladies here. Kinda disturbing. My friend decided she wanted to get a dance from either the oldest girl or the fattest girl in the joint. The girl she picked put her mouth on my friend's vagina through her pants and did some sort of heavy breathing and moaning... my friend looked mortified and all she could do was let out some uncomfortable  panicked laughter. She was also groped and molested beyond her comfort levels. \n\nNothing in here was sexy at all - it's basically a really dark and moderately scary dive bar with a bunch of whores walking around with their ugly boobs out willing to do whatever for a few bucks. These girls clearly don't make much money (unless the special services pay well)... my friend and I would tip 5 bucks to the stage dancers (and their center stage is a joke) and they would thank us with a surprised look as though it had never happened before. \n\nThe seating looked like it was purchased from a conference hall at the Ramada Inn that was shut down 10 years ago and the girls looked like they wandered in off Van Buren 10 years ago. I suggest you stay away, however I can attest (as Eric P pointed out) that this was a source of some amazing comedy and laughter... hence the extra star.", "business_id": "q9B1h5eGBvHjQLF10puUkQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 33, "useful": 16, "cool": 13}, "user_id": "HZeFzs42f0iGaA-sP_hUnA", "review_id": "ooUH3tQm0oVkXDM6dCRIVw", "text": "The motherfucking dive bar of strip clubs.\n\nIf you BYOC (bring yo own company, bitches!) it is awesome. In this case, I was the company for a totally non-trashy, very classy female friend of mine who was in the mood to slum it. She lives down the block an had been wanting to check the place out for a while, so after a few hours of daydrinking, we hit the spot. \n\nWow.\n\nStretch marks. Lots of grinding and wandering hands. Tits everywhere... and shit, that's just the male patrons, holmes. I was wearing all black (as usual) and put on my sunglasses for the lulz now and then, and my exceptionally skinny and lovely companion was paying with a stack $1's that she won in a dice game the night before... so the ladies and waitress probably figured that she was a stripper (she's actually an RN in an ICU) and that I was her coke dealer, and the guys were jealous that I was hanging with a hot babe whom I didn't have to pay for attention. So I guess that made me by default the coolest motherfucker in the place. How could I not give it 5 stars after that?\n\nIn reality we had a sociological discussion about the patrons and employees, and discussed a few articles in the latest issue of the New Yorker, which she happened to have in her purse. \n\nSome of the characters we saw:\n\nSaigon '68 - Old dude who only got dances from the asian girls, reliving the glory days in 'nam.\n\nHombre - in his sunday finest with cowboy hat and boots, looking very confused. He might have jumped the border last week.\n\nPCC - White haired, super thin, wrinkly cracker who probably wandered in from the Phoenix Country Club across the street, in shorts, white polo, knee high white socks, and of course velcro sneakers. He looked reminiscent of a corpse.... except when he got several dances from well endowed black women, at which point he really became alive. \n\nShort Dick Man - He had clearly sprouted some wood, and it wasn't very impressive. \n\nVatos - galore.\n\nSo - think dive bar that is totally ghetto fab. If you wait around long enough, they'll have 2 for 1 drink specials, though I am sure that the \"grey goose\" I ordered was some shitty well shit and not the goose. Whatever. \n\nGhetto fabbbbbbbbbbbbbbbuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!", "business_id": "q9B1h5eGBvHjQLF10puUkQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 14, "useful": 13, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "V0y4fqp-4pSRfsz0FmsjPA", "review_id": "d_KfyCqR5h6t_wa1LnE4ag", "text": "I think Max, Eric & Jason summed this place up pretty well. I dont think I'd ever get a dance here. It was Friday about 10pm-ish we were there about an hour I did not see one attractive girl come out. In fact this was the worst line up I have ever seen...EVAR!! I wont nit pick about the girls I saw but I will not be returning either. Ladies if your feeling down about a little weight gain go here.....hell who am I kidding even i it's a lot of weight gain, do your self esteem a favor and start your night here!!", "business_id": "q9B1h5eGBvHjQLF10puUkQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 25, "useful": 28, "cool": 23}, "user_id": "4UUIpbOTPmu43wuC2aSGkg", "review_id": "ygGJ1Tj30CqxjWGIW3yYtg", "text": "Have you ever looked at the every day girl that rings your order up at Starbucks, or the semi-cute chick at the bank and wonder what they would look like topless and shaking their money makers on a stage? Is it just me that has that kind of imagination? Anybody? Well, if you have wondered about that, go to Bandaids to find out. \nI had the opportunity to visit Bandaids and I don't regret that I did. We were allowed in after a quick bag check by a bouncer. Another bouncer was nice enough to get us a few tables front and center stage. The service was good and fairly quick considering the number of people in the bar. Some of the guys are a bit pervy of course...offering to buy drinks or lap dances for you in the slight hope that you might be interested in giving them a private dance. No winners that night! Besides, I was there for some boobage! \nThe women of Bandaids aren't perfect, they don't have fake boobs, they don't have perfect bodies. They are every day women that happen to strip for the dough. I wasn't left panting over any hotties unfortunately, but I was impressed at the bravery of some of the women that got up on the stage and worked it. I felt A LOT better about my body after going to Bandaids and seeing some of the girls there. \nWill I go to Bandaids again? Yep! It's a chill place and the girls aren't pushy and I didn't feel at all uncomfortable. It would be nice if they improved the bathrooms for the girls, but that's a small detail. Just hover and you'll be fine! I guess you could say I'm a fan of the dive bar and we were treated very well there. Is it a fancy Scottsdale strip club? Nope. It's your friendly neighborhood strip club to grab a beer, see some boobage, and move along.", "business_id": "q9B1h5eGBvHjQLF10puUkQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 30, "useful": 21, "cool": 21}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "giWk7cmyJto8inadDr1w5A", "text": "If I ever got the urge to become a stripper, I would get a job at Bandaids. As Dottsy so eloquently explained, these are your average, run-of-the-mill girls you would find working in your neighborhood. I can't compete with the likes of Candy and Barbie at the Scottsdale clubs, but I may be able to hold a candle to girls of Bandaids.\n\nWhile I must admit I have less of an imagination than Dottsy (I don't find myself wondering what people would look like if they stripped. Often.) I recognize and appreciate this establishment for what it is. \n\nI had my power hour here back in the day when the hooch stopped pouring at 1am. This is really very irrelevant to my review, but at the same time, seems wrong to omit. \n\nI kind of feel like they used the remnants of someones drink for my vodka tonic this past Saturday, which is unfortunate because I paid $8, but the $6 Corona served me well and I was not horribly chapped by the high cost considering this is a strip club.\n\nAs a woman, I don't have to pay a cover charge. That means that I can walk in and look at boobies for free. Wait, why am I not giving this place 5 stars???  \n\nReally what more do I need to say?", "business_id": "q9B1h5eGBvHjQLF10puUkQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "iH-gT4Yea5NhB997ZGXnDA", "text": "This is THE WORST strip club I have ever been to. I have been to a lot of seedy clubs as well. I've been to clubs where every chick is coked out of her mind to the point where she can't even dance, clubs where chicks are dancing around while the other strippers are watching their babies, even places where girls say they have been raped by club owners. Nothing, and I mean NOTHING is as bad as this club. \n\nThe New York City bouncer out front was a nice guy, and thats where it stopped. The girls here are downright disgusting. These girls don't even look good enough to work the counter at MVD. The place is also crawling with undesirables at all times of the day and night. Their drinks are about $7 for a captain and coke, there were no girls dancing when we were there, the three girls who were working were basically asking if we wanted dances and when I said no, then rolled their eyes and walked away. Well, maybe these girls could dance on stage and THEN ask for a private dance... I want to see what you're made of first.\n\nThe dress code out front, the disgusting women, the attitude from bartenders, and the overall grossness of this place earn it a one star. It would be negative one if it were an option. Hi LIter, Bombshells, and even Cheetah's are a ton better than this place. They are cheaper, have better talent, and are very friendly places. Even the overpriced Bourbon Street would be a better bet than this.", "business_id": "q9B1h5eGBvHjQLF10puUkQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 19, "useful": 12, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "g8F631_CQxzOeLswU5Td7g", "review_id": "IJThmZ_gcvaCGwoDXID9BQ", "text": "On name alone, we HAD to check this place out, just for kicks.\n\nOuch!\n\nBandaids indeed; this place hurts and not in a good way. And you might want to spritz that with some iodine for good measure.\n\nI've got no qualms with talent, don't get me wrong. The female form is a beautiful thing to behold in all of its varied curve-tastic shape and form. A woman is a woman is a beautiful woman, and I'm a sucker. By default, naked womanhood warrants an automatic 3-star baseline from me, but the slummy and desperate atmosphere in this dive is a soulsuck for all that dare enter.\n\nThe squat brick building sits all by its lonesome under that tacky illuminated \"Bandaids Show Lounge\" sign, the surrounding parking lot emanating with \"Damn, I'mma get mugged out here\" uncertainty and darkness.\n\nOnce inside (yes, you go in through the sketchy looking front door that looks as welcoming as the sketchy looking service door), you're met by security and carded; the girls headed for the bar, another friend and myself were subjected to a [sub-standard*] pat downs - *sub-standard, the folding knife clipped and visible in my front pocket (CA law) went unnoticed.  A printed \"no sideways caps, no baggy/saggy jeans, no long tees\" dress code tacked by the door. Classy!\n\nAfter getting a few beers from the pretty bartender (she was actually really really good-looking, hottest girl on staff, setting a false precedent for what the talent would look like), we made our way past shady regulars at the bar with their necks crook'd to the lounge, finding a couple of tables near, but not next, to the center stage.\n\nMost of us sat talking and laughing with each other, occasionally glancing at the stage just to see what's up, and watching the depraved humanity of the other patrons in the place, empty on a Friday night...\n... the out-of-towner business man in the dark corner, getting dances from any girl that would come his way.\n... the mouth-breather waiting with stalker-ish anticipation for a dance with one of the, er, amply-bossomed strippers.\n... the table of youngins, dressed exactly how the posted dress code prohibited.\n\nGirl after girl (a couple+ of \"a'ight\" girls, most \"everyday\" girls, and at least one \"is that a girl?\") came to the stage, gyrated to cliche strip club music, some exhibiting gymnast caliber pole skills and limberness, then cruised the showroom floor, peddling their wares with a repeated-to-monotone-perfection \"Would you like a dance?  Would you like a dance?\".\n\nNone of us partook in the festivities, but two friends in an adjoining party did.  One, quite simply because he was bored and someone paid for it.  The other, a recent migrant from war-torn and fundamentalist Afghanistan, got one of the [few] Barbies who would keep him entranced and occupied for 4-5 songs... and about $100.\n\nAfter a quick 30 minutes, we'd thought we'd seen the whole rotation of \"meh\" talent and skeevy behavior.  And that's when we saw it...\n...the epitome of tacky divey strip club attire...\n...the summation of the Bandaids experience...\n...that's when we saw it... \n\n...The HOOD-KINI*!\n\nIt was time to leave... quickly. As we braved the parking lot,  it was joke after FirstAid and Infectious disease related joke. Automatic hilarity at the mere mention during the rest of our trip.\n____________________\nYes, yes.  A hooded bikini.\nIn black and neon. A hood to obscure her face, while thin straps and patches of material covered her naughty bits.  A. Hooded.  Bikini.  If she were gonna take your money, she might as well look the part.", "business_id": "q9B1h5eGBvHjQLF10puUkQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "huTDGf8mt5cfKkIcUuSSdw", "review_id": "lHjX8FHKqmQwd8z0L3Rw1w", "text": "I popped in one night with a date to have a drink and check the place out and was majorly underwhelmed...high drink prices ($5.00 for a coke) and the \"talent\" left a lot top be desired. Save the time and trouble and go elsewhere.", "business_id": "q9B1h5eGBvHjQLF10puUkQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 27, "useful": 14, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Z0w6C-21dwt1rXOhmepJJw", "review_id": "oKDqHkAITs5PeG1-46W3UQ", "text": "What can i say? i am a smutty bitch..Been to all the seedy places in town an then some..Ok, so your a middle class man, married, your wife NEVER puts out, what is a man to do??? \nHummmm \nBANDAIDS... \n\nDisco!! \n\nI am telling you i have never in my life seen more cocks out in one room at the same time.. \nthe girls, gritty an down an dirty in more than one way!! \nBut hey!! \nthe smell in the bar is a mix of that really bad stuff you could buy in the bathrooms and put on yourself to smell good and then straight up cum buckets.. \nYeah really... \nBut i think for 10 buck and the investment of a condom you may have a VERY nice evening..I am sure you will leave with empty balls!! \nAnd there is NOTHING wrong with that... \nI saw blow jobs, grinding with cock going in an out{ i did not see the investment of a condom on that certain person, hummm?}  a few hand finishes here an there... \nI would say DRINK before you go fer sure!! \ngood times to be had for all...", "business_id": "q9B1h5eGBvHjQLF10puUkQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "7R_9pacKCuuYydRKreZF4A", "review_id": "2hfPQJQJsdWUi6h_bERrtw", "text": "Everything you could want out of a run of the mill strip bar.\n\nDecent looking girls..\nOk drink prices\ngruffy voiced Dj\n\nbut the SHINING STAR is the new cocktail waitress Heather....  MMMM MMMM good. If only she danced..\n\nP.S. I have yet to see anything close to a BJ or HJ, but one never knows what a late visit this week may find...", "business_id": "q9B1h5eGBvHjQLF10puUkQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "uh0YMuJ0Cx0IaMOf_pEvxw", "review_id": "lQeEiMfFaB4WabP8QT6yWg", "text": "As it turns out, Bandaids is not as bad as any of these reviews indicate and is very rarely as scandalous as these reviewers report. \n\nReal girls: some implants, some without. Some girls with tattoos, some without. Big boobs, small boobs, middling boobs. Big wrecking ball booties, small booties. Male/female/gay/couple friendly. Cheap drinks, strange regulars, ugly signage. The occasional girl that shouldn't be stripping anymore. All in all, a lot of variety under one roof- and isn't that what makes a titty bar entertaining? If you want an army of malnourished blonds with bolt on breasts to stare blankly at you while they take your money, then skedaddle on to Bourbon Street, my friend. \n\nBandaids has personality; you may like that personality or you may not. Depending on your behavior, you could be charmed, chatted up, romanced, shanked, talked shit to or put firmly in your place. So be nice. \n\nBottom line: these girls are lots of fun, but they aren't accustomed to taking shit from anybody. Especially you. :)", "business_id": "q9B1h5eGBvHjQLF10puUkQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WIsovrzAbcF_aTsXg4hq0g", "review_id": "Z14OiIbywurhsP1alQWipQ", "text": "The thing I like about BandAids is that they always have a variety. The girls range from nasty to 10's most every time I have gone there. The bathroom  could be nicer but overall the place is not too much of a dive.", "business_id": "q9B1h5eGBvHjQLF10puUkQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gQ05RKPIvVBbs3PnYZP-ig", "review_id": "HGqpN8uILmBQt5qWC1BaYw", "text": "This is a ghetto place, no offense.  The girls are happy, customers are happy, but put your game face on when you walk in.  The place is a money machine for the owner, low overhead, positive cash flow.  \n\nWhy is this place called bandaids show lounge?  Because its small, the dancers wear less than bikinis, and/or the building is long and skinny like a bandaid.  There are three stages, really just two 2x2 raised areas, and a bigger main stage. This place could be a set for a movie scene requiring a ghetto strip club.  Dont get me wrong, its colorful, lots of character.  When it comes to strip clubs, the main thing is the talent.  This place has a lot of local talent.  And one or two top tier girls, either by virtue of body, youth, personality, or some combination.  Saturday this place was crowded up until 2am, of course, it only takes a few people in a small place, but still.  Top girl - in my opinion, phoenix.  21 (stated age) and hot.  She could be 16, 17, 18.  Thin body, white.", "business_id": "q9B1h5eGBvHjQLF10puUkQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 15, "useful": 16, "cool": 14}, "user_id": "wFweIWhv2fREZV_dYkz_1g", "review_id": "oTVRD4V55LTkWgvJDc16kA", "text": "5 star reviews aren't just for the fanciest places on Earth.  Oh no.  5 stars within a class.  Bandaids is in it's own class of dirty, run down, last stop stripper establishments and within that class, Bandaids is primo.  \n\nI've never had a bad time here.  Never.", "business_id": "q9B1h5eGBvHjQLF10puUkQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K6RMDUiv70Mph2LEIEez6Q", "review_id": "VM32BBLHJVVlER02WWcAZA", "text": "Marginal dancers, poor choreography, many out of shape dancers with to many stretch marks.  Blonde bartender cutest of bunch to bad she didn't dance.", "business_id": "q9B1h5eGBvHjQLF10puUkQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ebi30JkOwUzAI-qRchF-xw", "review_id": "-fhV_dbN2EoZxIcYdiVyiQ", "text": "Dr Austin is incredibly thorough with pt and family history. She personally spent a lot of time with me. Dr. Austin has awesome bedside manners and is very personable. This is a small well run office. Staff is also personable. Dr. Austin is a stellar example of a great doctor. I can't imagine that a patient would be turned away if they showed up in need without an appointment.", "business_id": "k7xAg1QhK_8wze3BYWglRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E3PyHP5X5V16w1z69aavdQ", "review_id": "eCWmJ62SzTxJ9JkJzbvcnw", "text": "I've been mis-diagnosed many times by Dr. Austin. The wait is ALWAYS an hour or two and you have to keep calling the office to get results.", "business_id": "k7xAg1QhK_8wze3BYWglRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0jH_IgWvWgjyKmrQDN3Tmg", "review_id": "SxrvfToty9zETeNuXWMSVg", "text": "Dr. Austin is an amazing physician.  She is compassionate, caring and thorough.  She is the only physician in her office, which means when she needs to provide more time to patients before you, you will wait.  But guess what, one day that may be you--you may need that extra time.  So I have never once been upset if my appointment wasn't started at the exact minute it was scheduled.  She has been my primary doctor for over seven years and unless she retires, she will be my primary physician for the foreseeable future.  If your treatment requires more specialized treatment, she knows who and where to send you.  As a middle aged man I purposely chose Dr. Austin because she is smart, compassionate, listens, thorough and has never once said \"fully booked\" when I've asked to see her for ANY reason that day.\n\nIf you are looking for a great doctor, Dr. Austin is it 100%.", "business_id": "k7xAg1QhK_8wze3BYWglRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "zhVOlwBuEgdGlHjwgVf3Jg", "review_id": "zteeZsxzHPB5AoufkHNzbA", "text": "I have been seen by the Nurse Practitioner Christa and Dr. Laura Kimbro so far. Both experieces have been good. They are really good about following up with you. They can do ultrasounds right in the office if your insurance covers it.  They do all their baby deliveries at Banner Desert.\n\nOne small complaint...they take the whole thanksgiving weekend off. Although there is someone always on call, it would be nice if they were open that friday.", "business_id": "aOtx6bMU5M-Q_cNxhB0wYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dw6WrHdihS1EE8XsC9_5AQ", "review_id": "xj964btEnGpzMyZmW4kv3g", "text": "Excellent group of physicians!", "business_id": "aOtx6bMU5M-Q_cNxhB0wYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dj-vs4rukH6dXWVpPOq0_g", "review_id": "GJusps7sJ3pLb6KLlG_Law", "text": "Why would I make an appointment with any doctor for a shot, and only a shot, and wait an hour for my service?\n\n It is a random Thursday, and have waited an hour now. No apologies, no regard for client's schedules, nothing. If they weren't so good in every other regard I would change doctors. \n\nI drive 30 minutes to get here and will not stay if I'm continually left to wait an hour. \n\nAlso, 3 different nurses have walked up to me and called me 3 different names.  \n\nTHEN, they had me wait an hour to get the shot and then tell me I should have peed in a cup (nobody told me that???). I go to pee in a cup and then have me wait another 20 minutes to make sure I'm not a leper. Get it together!", "business_id": "aOtx6bMU5M-Q_cNxhB0wYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BeysQJOrTVDfNhKVAZ7-HQ", "review_id": "jCA1y5jXXIZL0IQEMoF6eg", "text": "Attention expectant mothers: DO NOT USE!! I was referred to Southwest Women's Care by a friend who was very impressed by the Ahwatukee office location and staff. This being my second pregnancy, I was prepared for the lengthy initial paperwork, long office waits, and moody receptionists; however, I was not at all prepared for complete and utter incompetence. I left my initial visit feeling ok with my OB selection, but in all honesty, I wasn't super impressed with the doctors or staff.  I rationalized the lackluster feelings as pregnancy hormones and made follow up appointments.  If my friend raved so much about them then how bad could they be? I went through my new patient information packet and realized the PA who examined me failed to provide me a due date. Wow! Completely unbelievable! Everyone knows it's one of the most important components of the initial visit. I was able to figure it out using a pregnancy calculator but I couldn't believe the miss. \n\nDuring my visit I also set the expectation I would need FMLA paperwork filled out by 5/29/13--I stressed the importance of the forms and deadlines. The person assisting me said that my deadline wouldn't be an issue and assured me she would personally complete the forms if needed. Well, when I called this morning (5/29/13) to see if the forms were completed the receptionist seemed uninterested in my situation and chose to inform me they had \"7- 10 business days to complete any and all medical forms . . .\" to which I responded \"that is not what I was told at my visit and I need those forms as soon as possible.\" She told me she would check into it and call me back. \n \nThe receptionist did provide a prompt follow up call to let me know that they would be making an exception for my forms. She set the expectation that I would be able to pick them up after the office lunch break and left it at that. I was pleased with the quick response and went to pick up my forms as soon as I could. When I got to the office the front desk could not locate my paperwork and the lengthy wait time left little time for me to double check the forms. Imagine my dismay when I got back to my office to discover the forms were filled out completely incorrect.  There were contradictories, wrong information, and misspellings galore.  There is absolutely no way a medical professional could have completed the documents. When I checked the back signature, sure enough, it was different from the rest of hand writing on the forms.  I am completely appalled that a doctor or physicians assistant would sign off on forms without insuring they were filled out appropriately. \n\nThere is no way I would let someone who can't even take the time to make sure basic documents are completed properly deliver my child.  An expectant mother needs someone who pays attention to details. If this is how they handle the little parts of pregnancy then I don't even want to think about how they handle the bigger parts. I urge ALL mothers to reflect upon this information when considering Southwest Women's Care as their OB of choice.", "business_id": "aOtx6bMU5M-Q_cNxhB0wYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_8eGLKjVpGK_mxwM8mlOgA", "review_id": "rGlJMccdjiA63uaWsjCzFQ", "text": "I went in back in July of 2013 for an ablation surgery that did not work btw. I was told that it was going to be $2800 total when I asked for the total cost up front. After I made my appointment and spent $130 on a consult that I didn't get anything out of I decided to have it done anyway. So a few days before my appoint they call me and tell me that I have to pay an extra 50 for a prego., 250 for a test and 500 for sleeping meds. total cost 3400.00. Well over what I was told. \n\nDay of surgery they had two male assistance that flew in from cali. to watch that I was not aware of until I was about to go in to the room and have surgery. I did not like the fact that I paid so much and they didn't even ask me before hand if I would mind. Once I got up from surgery they were trying to get me out which didn't make me to thrilled about my experience (zero recovery time) so I made sure to stay anyway and get some rest for about an hour and half. \n\nI was called later and told that I over paid by 58.00 and that they would send a check out, it has been 4 months and I have not seen anything.  \n\nOverall I am not happy about the price, care or follow up and I am really unhappy that it did not work and if I want to try it again I have to pay another 3400. They should charge half so you can have it done twice just in case and they should let you rest after instead of okay your done get out.", "business_id": "aOtx6bMU5M-Q_cNxhB0wYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1J5toBGXLnx3miZf_-2F5w", "review_id": "FWd9noo8w2gTGDcqvGnbyw", "text": "The thoroughness of their prenatal care saved my baby's life. My first pregnancy was perfect with no problems, but my second pregnancy... not so much. I went in for my 18 week anatomy ultrasound, and as part of that exam they screened me for incompetent cervix (which many practices don't do). It turns out I had incompetent cervix and was well on my way to losing the baby. Most women don't learn that they have this condition until after they have lost their baby. Because of their diligence, I was able to take the necessary steps to save my baby.\n\nThe quality of the care at SWCWC is unparalleled. I highly recommend this practice.", "business_id": "aOtx6bMU5M-Q_cNxhB0wYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pj22o4CxAUKWd0ET4QPVvA", "review_id": "IuY-Cna0SR7Lfe9RvLFejg", "text": "Love this group of practitioners and the care provided.", "business_id": "aOtx6bMU5M-Q_cNxhB0wYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PShy2RYNadDUhJf4ErOJ7w", "review_id": "y-xFRkH3PrAs3tdCvSauAg", "text": "Total and epic fail.\n\nI've attempted to go to this practice twice.\nI shoulda learned after the first failed appointment- however, the convenience of their location coupled with my laziness made me go in for a second attempt.\nShame on me I guess.\n\nThe first appointment I had with them was \"rescheduled\" about an hour before my appointment to a different day altogether.\n\nThe second appointment I had with them was actually made for the Tempe location (when I specifically asked for the Ahwatukee location), and then when I tried to reschedule something- they didn't have anything with a doctor for another month.\n\nCan't imagine actually being sick or super preggo and dealing with these types of issues!  Thus, I'm taking my vagina elsewhere.", "business_id": "aOtx6bMU5M-Q_cNxhB0wYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "YoBu4TVcP5YHKOC35NPXQQ", "review_id": "LaM4joHG-XHygHwE1kGJZA", "text": "white people dash into the grocery store to pick up a bottle of chard to go with their olive garden take-out, mexicans go to the grocery store to shop, eat some food, buy some bootleg cd's and see their cousin at the checkstand and make a day out of it. PHXRNCHMRKT embodies this tradition and so much more. the entire left side of this megastore is like 15 excellent restaurants all smashed together. after you order your food, walk to the jugeria (spanish for jugeria) and order a large horchata mixed with strawberry.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "e9T0tyMXRPDBIHE5BE35UA", "review_id": "ZvKAk9du80ZYZSM3lx18Jg", "text": "MERCADO DEL PARAISO. That is not my review, but rather what is written on the side of the Ranch Market building. After reading other reviews of this place, I already had a feeling it was going to be good...but the Paradise Market...hmmm... Made me ask myself what my idea of a paradise market would be. ( In case you were wondering, it would include Gael Garcia Bernal, Alejandro Fernandez, Juanes and other latinos guapos pushing shopping carts... shirtless.)\n\nAnyway...focus!...Walking in from the parking lot, I could already hear lively music spilling out of the store. My blood started to sizzle with excitement. Then, right after crossing the threshold, I beheld a thing of dazzling beauty- carts and carts of aromatic and fresh pan dulce. I knew this place and I were just beginning a long and promising relationship. \n\nMy roommate and I wandered around the pan dulce display cases, salivating, pointing, giggling. We opted not to purchase as we have way too many holiday sweets left over as it is. We continued on to the jugeria where I had the best horchata I have had in a long, long time. Too much of the time horchata is watery. The Ranch Market horchata was so flavorful and creamy. I drank it just like a little kid who doesn't even let the straw leave their mouth for a moment. \n\nWe then wandered throughout the whole store. I know I probably looked awe-struck because it is overwhelming. It is bustling and frenetic and packed full of food treats, smells, conversation...LIFE. Be sure to pass by the tortilleria and take in the smell of freshly cooked tortillas. Also, don't miss the meats! Chicken feet! Tongue!  Tripas! Oh yeah! AWESOME! \n\nWho the hell would ever want to go to a Safeway again when shopping can be this entertaining?\n\nI'll be sure to go back soon for some pan dulce, a raspado or some lunch. More than anything, I'll go back for the experience because that's what this place is- a cultural experience.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 14, "useful": 7, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "Wfu2EUVsJ3R2YS7by0LFhQ", "text": "When I want to feel REALLY white, I just roll on down to Ranch Market to confirm my suspicions that, yes, I am in fact not as Hispanic as I think I am.  This store is what Food City WISHES it was!  It takes the best of Mexican specialty stores and eateries and combines it all under one roof.  Shoppers here are mostly Hispanic with a few adventurous gringos thrown in here and there.  But workers there are friendly and know English - some better than others.\n\nHoly crap!  I can't believe it's taken me so long to review this place.  I only go here ALL the time for cheap delicious down-home Mexican food, cheap produce, and Spanish rice like Grandma used to make.  I've been going to Ranch Market for about 10 years at their stores in Bakersfield -- where they first started.  I used to make fun of my mom for going to lunch here.  Heh, look who's laughing now.  I'm addicted!\n\nThe food here is no-frills authentic and seats inside are picnic bench style.  It's not uppity Mexican fare like Barrio Cafe, but it's not Filiberto's diarrhea fare either.  Everything from chile colorado, chile verde, calabasitas, sopes, mole,  tortas, carnitas, chicharrones, tamales, ceviche.  You name it, they have it.   And that's just in the deli.  They have a panaderia with all kinds of cakes, flans and pandulce (sweet bread).  I LOOOVE pandulce.  They even have a jugeria (juice bar) tortilleria, and a counter for fresh cheeses and cremas. \n\nAnd the produce?  Cheap and abundant.  I got some bananas and tomatoes just a little over one dollar.  Don't think about getting any organic veggies here.  This isn't the place.  This is also not the place for low-fat shopping either.  But it is so many other great things that the other stores aren't.\n\nBest of all is the atmosphere inside - it is REALLY festive - like you're at Tia and Tio's fiesta.  Mariachis and bands abound here during the weekend.   Dang!!   Fry's, Safeway, Basha's - take note, por favor.  You're on notice.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "EVN484M7GZxhVpp61JgQBA", "review_id": "hRsytFauZ7SNeU0WtaXjHA", "text": "Get your passport, we're going to Mexico.\n\nCan't find your passport?  Still waiting for it from the State Department?  No worries, pack your bag and head to the Ranch Market!\n\nThis place is the best!  The food court is wonderful with so many tasty dishes.  And the produce department is crazy!  2 lbs of grapes for 99 cents, 8 cucumbers for a dollar, 17 cents for a bunch of cilantro, 7 -- YES, SEVEN pounds of watermelon for 99 cents.  You can go crazy with produce and not break the bank.  \n\nThe tamales are huge and the tortillas, oh the tortillas. \n\nDon't be frightened, don't get intimidated, it's just a grocery store people!", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "SbzANP6hRVwDU5pbtz5ANw", "review_id": "IA8TOfGKI-Il-70BsB6HgA", "text": "Phoenix Ranch Market III is an absolute MUST for any person visiting Phoenix, Az. Forget the upscale breakfast and faux southwest shops that dot and line Scottsdale. Forget the 'burbs of Peoria, Goodyear, and East Mesa. Don't let your visiting family leave without making a trip down to the Phoenix Ranch Market on 16th st and Roosevelt. Yes, this is south of the I-10 freeway and far away from your faux mexican food at Macayo's Cantina. At Phoenix Ranch Market you'll find a side of the city that nearly all of the transplanted surburban population seems to want to ignore, or just completely forget. This is Phoenix being Phoenix, not Phoenix trying to be a new Los Angeles or anyplace else.\n\nAfter having breakfast at a carbon copy brunch eggery, I was in need of something less perfect and faux. I found exactly what I was craving. When you can hear the sounds of mariachi or radio campesina from your car parked at the other end of a packed lot, you know this isn't the local Kroger you're about to enter.\n\nPart grocery store, part food court, part village market, PRM is huge, it's overwhelming and it's surprisingly clean and comfortable - this isn't a low rent grocery like Food City. With a fresh seafood section two or three times the size you'd find anywhere else in Phoenix, and with parts of animals you've probably never prepared at home, it's fun to just look, but even more fun to buy. Want meat? Want better options? Better cuts? Want an entire skinned cow's head with the eyes intact and staring at you? Check. It's all SO GOOD.\n\nBut that's just the meats. They make their own tortillas onsite with a literal factory and small army of workers churning out the flat corn and flour awesomeness. Hungry? Want mexican food? Want great mexican food? ALWAYS consider going here. Think of anything on a restaurant menu and you have it here. Prepared fresh, and a la carte. Seriously. Tamales of any kind. Horchata! Cow Tongue! Burritos of immense size and stuffed with anything you want. Some of the best beans in town, rice, and parts from a pig that still actually look like parts from a pig. This isn't the mall food court.\n\nThe place is packed with mostly hispanic families but you'll also notice a few adventurous types, including my asian self. Most of the employees speak english very well so language is not a barrier. The only times you'll need help is when asking what is that? And like mentioned above, the answer just might be cow tongue (which by the way, is good, however I can see how the texture would turn some people off. Imagine a soft almost too mushy beef...)\n\nOh. The food is also cheap. You'll get more than full off of $5, you'll explode at $10. It's seriously like heaven here. Music, people, atmosphere, food, drinks, desserts, baked goods. All of it awesome. I met up with my friend Amy.The.Kidd for 'lunch' and we ended up spending almost 4 hours just walking around, back and forth, trying each new item we found, or trying the standards but knowing they were going to be better here. Mmmm. Horchata, great corn tamales, rice, beans, empanadas, warm fresh tortillas... bring everyone. This is a place that should be in people's minds when they think of Phoenix, not just the golf courses, or upscale Scottsdale, or Frat/Sorority Tempe... but South Phoenix. No matter how scary it is for suburban soccer moms to venture down there.\n\nPhoenix Ranch Market on 16th St and Roosevelt. Take me anytime.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "4dnDsoHuxUtzhaumxbpR5w", "review_id": "U7xC11T0dry0-Ywnk8feuA", "text": "Oh my jesus is this place fantastic. I experienced Ranch Market for the first time last summer. I'm not familiar with the holiday, but it's the one where they bake tons of cakes with little babies in them..? Someone help me here. Back to the point, it was EXTREMELY festive, and I don't know if it was the heat, or that I was tired, or that the place was just so decked out in colors and people and decorations, but I got sick. Sick to where I had to wait outside by the car for my company. Hilarious. Needless to say I was a little frightened, so it took a little while for the curiosity to pique again. \n\nSecond time was yesterday evening. Perhaps it was because instead of being a busy Saturday it was a slower (still busy, though) Tuesday that I was able to survive this visit. The boy decided to use it for a school project so I tagged along to see if I could help. The second we walked in the door however, all hope in my helping him was lost. My mind was in a frenzy as I decided where to stop first. The Jugeria for some Horchata? Or the restaurant for some asada? Or maybe the bakery for something sweet...? \n\nFound out the Horchata is way too sweet (but delicious) to drink alone so I shared with the boy. Grabbed some kind of sweet roll from the bakery that we practically fought over...and oh my! It was Taco Tuesday at the restaurant! I ordered 4 asada tacos for $2.99 and thanked the lord my boy is a vegetarian. Best carne asada ever! \n\nAnd the atmosphere in here is great. Oh! And they're open late. 6a-11p. The employees are friendly and the customers (mainly families) are just so full of life and happiness (or maybe it was the Spanish music blaring on the loudspeaker?). All in all, this is a new fave. I will most definitely be looking into more of the daily specials and sweet rolls.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CAlxnkAuqNetlUmWtCQ_eQ", "review_id": "QeBQKXGGHM6B1SynHCZETQ", "text": "This place is awesome.\nThe Traditional restaurant as well as the deli style restaurant inside.\nThe assortment of food items is amazing, too many good things to choose from. And the prices are great.\nIt is a great experience, if you like Mexican food you must go and check it out. This is the closest thing to Mexico without being there. \nAfter eating it is great to explore the rich colors and products in the market.\nAnd don't forget the Sunday brunch with tons of choices and lots of traditional entertainment.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "mAxN4ZBtIAmoCDFMmFnpog", "review_id": "ix_Np9DVbEIP4lc1IYeVMg", "text": "stimulus overload!!! and i loved every moment of it.  i SO wish i had a store like this near my house.  each isle brought new delights to my eyes.  specialty mexican items everywhere.  my mind was racing with all the things i could make.  unfortunately i'm just visiting and can't haul food home.  \n\nthe fresh cheese section was intense, as well as the seafood, meat, produce and hot food booths.  i seriously couldn't make up my mind what to buy and try.  i was in this palace for 1 1/2 hrs!! a grocery store!!  \n\ni ended up with the carnitas burrito which was one of the best i've ever had...and it only had beans, rice and carnitas in it!! no shit.  i also tried the camarones ceviche. coulda used some more limon y chili for my taste, but the fresh avo on top was bombey!!  \n\nthe fresh jugo bar was insane.  it was also cool being the only whitie in the building.  this evening, i didn't see one other geras. just me.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "sEWeeq41k4ohBz4jS_iGRw", "review_id": "1aUxgSvlpTXtQOky7grd8w", "text": "Gotta love this Market.  I take people here as a sort of a tourist attraction.  They have everything and it's all fresh.  A total culture shock, but fun none the less.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "yt6vljLIffAU4WW0-TQwBw", "review_id": "j33cF5btG_momEkjPd0bPg", "text": "So I visited this unique market after reading some of the glowing reviews from other Yelpers and I must say the Phoenix Ranch Market is awesome. Like any good market the wide variety and abundance of fresh food at PRM makes shopping at the old chain store a boring old chore. The operative words here are fun, vibrant, and cheap. I went on a Sunday so I kicked it off with a steaming bowl of menudo, a beef tripe soup with a ton of garnishes so you can personalize your bowl. After I finished I wandered around filling up on fresh tortillas, dried and fresh chiles(my mole can beat up your mole anyday), my eyes were agog as I absorbed the sight sounds and smells of the bustling market. My favorite area was the meat counter where patrons bickered with the butcher over the best cuts and a peeled cows head stared blankly at me.  I swear I saw that thing blink at me.  Anyway a great place to visit if your in the mood for a tongue torta and some mariachi music.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 13, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "5RxpP2Woo7CpOGUmKgDyAw", "review_id": "-Qjw-YMrQxY4z7aNFBQYBg", "text": "Best place to go when you are feeling blue!\n\nAs a fresh new transplant to the area who knows absolutely no one besides her beyond retired neighbor who hits the pillow by 4pm, I often find myself slightly lonesome.  Instead of watching another episode of entourage, I decided to see if you yelpers were right....THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!\n\nNot only were my new Mexican friends staring at me because I was the only white gal in sight, but probably because I was beaming from ear to ear!  From the outrageous meat section to the beautiful bakery I think I could easily spend a whole day there.  The store was extremely easy to find and for a whopping $1.88 I left with a gigantic cucumber, 2 over-sized oranges and at least 2lbs of grapes!  \n\nGreat place, cant wait to go again!", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "V0y4fqp-4pSRfsz0FmsjPA", "review_id": "xj8f8q_3lYeVgf3WS9d7Vw", "text": "Everything about this place rules the bakery, my fav is the pan dulce and they have never ending varieties of everything, the kitchen part is great food to order great prices, the refresco cold drink bar with fresh fruit yummm. It is a huge place and has lot's of elbow room. If you are into meat you will love their meat dept. it is muy gigante! FUN FUN place for everyone for sure!!", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "BrJcbK_lH0irQcNSNBEQHQ", "review_id": "L2NGfM0ZOmiI0vR9sSVwhw", "text": "What makes Ranch Market so great is that it creates a fantastic experience for its customers. When you enter through the sliding doors for the first or thousandth time, you immediately understand what Ali Baba must have felt when he uttered, \"Open O Simsim\". For if you've entered through my favorite entrance (the West entrance), you'll be flanked by rows of 7' glass pillars filled with bejeweled pastries for sale.  The experience only gets better from there. Truly, Ranch Market is more of a destination for me and less of a stop. Highlights for me, include but are not limited to:\n\n- having a smoothie made for you from fresh fruit and vegetables that are both peeled and pureed for you \n - a produce area that reminds you of that great farmers market where the wooden carts are pilled high with produce so fresh you can feel the earth still holding on to the vegetables\n - fans dancing throughout the store with streamers hanging from their blades\n - a cafateria style food service area that rivals most modern mexican restaraunts\n - ceviche that both tastes like the ocean and smells like limes hanging on tree\n\n\n\n\n -", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "IomxRiqExTUHY-HLCO2zig", "text": "This place is great!  For starters, when you enter, its very colorful.  There was some spanish music playing overhead, and loads of things to look at.  They have a huge meat department, groceries, bakery and everything im between.\n\nI wandered through the isles and liked what I saw.  I ended up eating a breakast burrito at thier food bar at the far end of there store.  I think this is a truely southwest expereince to come here, and I wish I had known about it when my friend Jason came out last October.  \n\nThey also have a lovely resturant attached to this place (as if the store itself won't do it for you) and that it authentic in itself.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MmPOU8kbuwkE4NedXe-qZw", "review_id": "UNxxZDlhejFWVx9BcBEVPw", "text": "My husband and I lovingly refer to Phoenix Ranch Market as Food City on Crack!  This place is amazing, but be prepared for a bit of culture shock as this is a truly authentic Mexican grocery store.  I have only walked the perimeter of the store, which is the bakery, fish market and carneceria. \n\nThe bakery is phenomenal,  I would especially recommend the dulce de leche cake.  Next stop fish market, with an excellent seafood spread.  You can order food-to-go straight from the market, I recommend the shrimp ceviche.  Next stop the meat market - Wow!  Some interesting food you would not find at your local Albertson's.  Carne Asada (marinated) is an excellent and cheap choice to take home and have a mexican bbq in your very own backyard.  \n\nThe restaurant next door is also very good - great seafood enchiladas.  There are also soom little shops with items you would expect to find at a border town shop.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "-F32Vl8Rk4dwsmk0f2wRIw", "review_id": "FrenCcIm_OixNA3eEDGVew", "text": "I don't want to be controversial, but most of these crowning reviews are from those not likely to have seen what a true mercado may look like, and yes, I'm referring to ethnicity.  \n\nPhoenix Ranch Market is the Knot's Berry Farm to Mercado Tipico's Disneyland.  Its a noble effort to bring Mexican staples and unconventionals to the big city in the middle of Arizona, USA, but the product are tinged with americanization; from their weekend menudo, which is wholly rubbish, to the carne which is a grade above what you would get in a true Mexican market (damn FDA).  Though the latter may sound like an unusual gripe, its that stringy gato-grade-meat that makes fajitas and tortas uniquely tasty.  I was impressed one time, however, when my buddy Graham snagged a few pounds of fajita meat for the SuperBowl from PHX RM, and they marinaded it for him in a sturdy plastic bag which included whole jalapenos to boot.  However, I beleive it was Graham's skill on the grill that made them very tasty and moist rather than any particularly amazing grade of meat from the Market.\n\nAs a hispanic, the place feels appreciably disingenuous.  Sure, they sell the liquados and the pansitos, et al, but if you plopped this place in Mexico pt 1, it would fail from poor quality by Mexican standards.  \n\nBy all means, if you don't know the difference, then knock it out.  You won't know what you are missing anyway, and you can get your ethnic dinner party needs and a sandia drink while you wait.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "0qIsBt4EzBDCKrIviV55Ew", "review_id": "B9eDrGRK3AATRRUgNS56EQ", "text": "Best expirence you'll ever have in a grocery store, yeah i said it,  someone give this place a low star review with a real profile photo. \n\n\nFive starts all the way for the ability to make a Market place a destination location.  People come from all over the valley to enjoy themselves and family to a food adventure. Clean, fun, great music, and a lot of people watching entertainment.   Personally I don't know what most the stuff is inside here but the smells and quality speak for its self.  Take a step out of the box and into Hispanic culture.\n\nI recently ate at the restaurant inside it is definitely worth the try.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 14, "useful": 10, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "IMsUuPGFQoNMeZzbhqtiCw", "review_id": "xxgV6e6SIC6ZcYWj6OhKXg", "text": "TRAVEL ALERT/ALERTE DE VIAJE: The State Department wants you to know about new travel restrictions for entering and exiting countries subject to the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiatve, including Mexico. As of June 1, 2009 travelers must possess either a passport, passport card, or WHTI-compliant identification to enter the US by air, land or sea. Contrary to popular belief however, Americans will be able to visit the Phoenix Ranch Market without documentation.\n\nGENERAL DESCRIPTION/DESCRIPCION GENERAL: Phoenix Ranch Market III is an upmarket Mexican-style mercado complete with an interior food court called \"La Cocina\" (The Kitchen). It is located in a rather unpleasant part of town, but manages to attract a large following of gringos eager to inject some diversity into their palette without risking turista.\n\nTHE FOOD/LA ALIMENTACIN: Offerings in \"La Cocina\" run the gamut from Mexican style tortas, to more iconic tacos and burritos. Many items offer a choice of meat, from ham to carne asada, to carnitas. A separate area offers various seafood dishes. Everything is ala carte, suprising those hoping to economize using an American style \"combo\".  Despite this, \"La Cocina\" remains popular, especially at lunch time.\n\nSERVICE/SERVICIO: All orders are taken by an attendant standing next to the line for the cashier. Most guests do not wait long before placing the order. Some have reported difficulty communicating with the attendant however, the other employees tend to have command of the English language. Visitors are responsible for retrieving their own orders and seating themselves at long bench-style tables. \n\nPRICES/PRCIOS: Like Mexico itself, the Ranch Market is not the bargain it is made out to be. Prices that may look low for entrees quickly increase when adding in the cost of beverages, churros, and gas. Most respondents however, believe that the mercado occupies an important niche between true fast food and more sophisticated self-serve meals. \n\nSPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS/CONSIDERACIONES ESPECIAL: Some have accused the Phoenix Ranch Market from being too acommodating to non-Latino customers. While this concern cannot be dismissed, it is obviously the case that all of Mexico has fallen to this trend. New hotels now gleam along the shoreline in Puerto Penasco, golf courses spourt in the arid desert outside Cabo San Lucas, all while Costcos can be found in such tourist-heavy states as Veracruz and Guanajuato. The Calderon Government and America's Hispanics will have to confront the tension between assimilation and authenticity one agua fresca at a time.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "SBbftLzfYYKItOMFwOTIJg", "review_id": "jbMXqVGPWMMdttCGsZFKOA", "text": "3.5 stars\n\nI want to love the Ranch Market for so many reasons.  It's the closest Market to my house, it's fun and lively, the produce looks great, and the prepared food smells wonderful.\n\nBut I don't love it.  I'm actually somewhat annoyed by this store.\n\nNumerous times I have entered looking for something and haven't been able to find it.  I know you're thinking it's some wierd gringa item I'm looking for, but this last time I was looking for canned tomatoes to make chili.  Canned tomatoes!?!?!  I'll cut them a little slack because I actually sent the husband to do the dirty work and he couldn't find it after asking 2 or 3 employees.  I have a sneaking suspicion that they do actually have it there, because it would be ridiculous for a Mexican market to not have canned tomatoes.\n\nAnother time I took an out-of-town friend.  He was so enamored with the beauty of the bakery items that he wanted to photograph the many cakes and pastries.  But the tub-o-security rolled over and said \"No Photographs!\"  Seriously?  These people work so hard to make such beautiful creations and we can't take pictures?  Of food?  (Ironically, the next day we went to Taliesin West and were encouraged to take photographs of everything except the gift shop.)  And, we left empty handed because the store didn't have 2 of the ingredients we needed.\n\nBottom line:  If I'm incredibly unspecific with the ingredients I am looking for, I can definitely do some grocery shopping here.  But any ideas for meals are usually thwarted and I end up at Safeway.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "szbTVEtATfn8f9GxbGGO5w", "review_id": "nrdz4vnwJAfoAQVz1akvkw", "text": "This place is like crack for foodies :)  You just cannot get enough!  This should be #1 on your list when out of towners visit you, they'll just drop their collective jaws.  Hit Tradiciones for lunch or dinner and then the market for those tortillas steamin' in the bag OMFG there's little finer in life!!  Their homemade chorizo is spot on, produce is good (and CHEAP!) .  I want one in Moon Valley!", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ebsr5Hg2hE99-iEzSRPdBg", "review_id": "XVS7o90RERJE-h2LqwN1lQ", "text": "Ranch Market... nothing like it in Arizona.  Even better than Lee Lee's!  This place is an EMPORIUM of great, high-quality, inexpensive food.  The produce is exceptional and once you into the spirit of the butcher (ie. any part of the animal you want, you can get) the quality is also very high.  Fresh tortillas made all day long and a really festive atmosphere round it out.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Q5dlLCEni_my05az9wIptg", "review_id": "NE8Rizh-PoUwOickgyAOFA", "text": "My friends & I affectionately refer to this place as Mexican Disneyland (I think I stole that from an article on this place or something). Where else can you find bacon dogs, carne asada sold by the pound, bulk cheeses & yogurt, fresh tortillas, 8 or so flavors of agua fresca and chicharrone the size of a \"small person\" under one roof -- besides maybe, Mexico? \n\nMy favorite is the shrimp taco sold in the back of the market at the pescaderia (even though it takes them forever to make) and a large cup of watermelon, cantaloupe, strawberry or horchata agua fresca. It's the perfect meal before a Suns or Diamondbacks game and a hell of a lot cheaper too! \n\nThe produce also seems to be alot cheaper than what I normally see at Fry's & Safeway. Too bad I'm never headed straight home or else I'd buy groceries there.  \n\nAndale! Andale! to Phoenix Ranch Market!!", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DnwHp_A92KvllfaUIdFraw", "review_id": "jSlPGi2u2gzga7v1tSLYkw", "text": "Fun, Festive, Inexpensive, Selection, Culture, Taste, Energetic....\n\nThe Ranch is a great place, but be prepared for crowds, I don't know of a time we have been there that it hasn't been busy, but Christmas time ... Ay Carumba!  The produce, the meats, the Cocina, the Bakery, the selection is all amazing... even if you don't live close, bring a cooler with some ice in your car to get what you want/need and then feel better about taking it home!  \n\nBe sure to try their resturant (on West end of the building) Tradiciones!", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3CcA1joMyDwWw3en9H6ecg", "review_id": "9gA595Ij6IUdecVwBMgI6A", "text": "I love this place!  it's a cultural experience!  I think even if you are Mexican, this place delights all the senses!\n\nI love the tortilla department!  36 freshly made yellow corn tortillas for $2.50!!! \n\nthe ladies at the meat dept were fantastic!\n\nThe wall of spices, herbs, and chilis was incredible.\n\nI did not have enough time to sit and eat there but that's the plan for the next trip.\n\nI came home and made shredded beef tacos with all the fixings.\n\nMy rec is come and linger and enjoy the sights and then have a great lunch either at the food court or at the restaurant next door.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jnMII2mt0V6AM4_oMECyIQ", "review_id": "PCYlrJyDTmHB97HDpDh3Rw", "text": "I'm ambivalent.\n\nOn one hand, I'm not in the camp of white and/or hipster guilt who will automatically give anything \"ethnic\" 5-stars, just because that's the cool thing to do. While Phoenix Ranch Market has very delicious food and a decent selection, it's still missing a lot to be a \"real\" mercado, or whatever.\n\nI'm also not in the other camp who complain excessively about \"authenticity\". I lived in Guanajuato for three years, so I know at least a tad about the real stuff. And this is an Americanized market -- there are no questions about this, or there shouldn't be, at least. But on the other hand, I don't care. It's nice. We're in America, so let's appease the whities.\n\nYeah, it's nice. I like this place. I usually always smile at some point in here, but I also frown from time to time. So, I'm ambivalent, but everybody should at least go sometime during the weekend to experience the beer cooler mariachi band and have a meal. I guess.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "3VrsuHI2bSdRQJH_5kI2yA", "review_id": "RJcNNjVpro_rVN5ZtfoXEA", "text": "i luv how u can get pretty much everything u need for a carne asada grill session.  they got real hardwood charcoal for cheap.  i'm not really in2 sour cream, but the fresh creme con sal is so good i really have 2 stay away from the stuff or i'll go thru a tub a week.  they have a great selection of cheeses, ne kind of meat ur lookin 4 and they will put it in a marinade that tenderizes perfectly, fresh juices, salsas, and an awesome made-to-order deli.  if they have the bacon-wrapped hot dogs, highly recommended with the worx!  from the deli, i like pretty much about everything.  tortas to chile verde, tacos dorados to menudo.  \n\ntheir produce is crazy cheap, but not the best i'll admit.  of course, if u're lookin for a one stop mexi-shop, this is the place.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "0bNXP9quoJEgyVZu9ipGgQ", "review_id": "uQMaFFjJhbgbb6Y6qNB2nQ", "text": "PRM is the place for Inexpensive fruits, a great-tasting torta (pollo deshuesado), refried beans, and succulent barbacoa y carne pastor.  Grab a strawberries and cream cup by the juice stand.  it's a great way to end a very tasty and satiating meal.  If atmosphere isn't important, save yourself mucho dinero by skipping Tradiciones and eat at the food court.  I tried to dine at the seafood counter twice, but both times the kitchen had just closed.  \n\nTo elaborate on the pollo deshuesado- I believe it's chargrilled chunks of chicken (wonderfully marinated and perfectly caramelized) with slices of tomato and crispy lettuce on telera bread.  Ah, telera!  So, so good!  I don't even recall any condiments added.  Just chicken, veggies, and the bread.  \n\nWhy not rate PRM five stars?  Two reasons: \n\nBad guacamole- it tasted like water- so thinned-down, and yet at the same time had a congealed look about it.  PRM should be ashamed of itself for serving such a sub-par product!  Oh, well.  I shouldn't eat avocados anyway... \n\nRice served has corn in it-  It's also served this way in the formal restaurant Tradiciones.  Don't get me wrong- I love corn, but my immune system does not.  Why not offer plain rice as an option?  Rice and beans make a perfect protein combo  Why deny me of it?\n\nAt least I can always look forward to the tortas.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bWWtNUNZwGkP1P0Y1P3srA", "review_id": "_UGw62Uwzr9C5mSnMhsUEw", "text": "I went to Ranch Market specifically to try the Tres Leches cake. It wasn't the best I've had, but was tasty enough to satisfy my Tres Leches cravings now that I won't be returning to Houston on a regular basis any longer. The cake was moist and sweet. There was a little too much \"frosting\" on top for my liking, but that can always be scraped off. Next time I'd like to try the chocolate.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zAfxIeb4aX5XJA1g5C_1uQ", "review_id": "-cu3MI5GofQOgr3BAFPSyg", "text": "This might be a good way to kill time if you're near the airport, the food really wasn't that great. It tasted cheap and like it had been sitting there for a very long time. I had the caldo 7 mares and it was lukewarm, wayyy too salty, and the shrimp were mushy. It was pretty gross. The carne asada tacos were mostly gristle, and I couldn't really taste my enchilidas with the thick blanket of sour cream over them. For $20, I could've gotten much better Mexican food somewhere else.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IjQ7b5-P-F-t0R7jM95yRQ", "review_id": "7o_hciiXEMNQkXfVl0F0XQ", "text": "Well, it's probably all been said and been done about this place. Today I finally made the trip inside the store, rather than just going to the restaurant on the side. It was too early for lunch at Tradiciones so in I went. I knew that the market had a lot going on at all times; I nearly run down at least 6 people getting in and out of the parking lot and I'm a really good driver (seriously-not Raymond from Rain Man good, but actually good!). The parking lot on the store side is always packed.\n\nSo the focus of my trip was the cucina. It was bustling for lunch already at just 10:30. So as I'm trying to make sense of the menus posted in both Spanish and English on the wall above the hot food line or whatever, I am greeted by a nice woman that helps me decide where to go. She mentioned sopes first, so that's what I started with.\n\nMy order was way too much food for one, but I wanted to try a couple of things. So I got both a chicken and a steak sopa, a street taco al pastor (pork), and a side of beans. They did have combos unlike another reviewer said but I only wanted to add beans an opted for a side instead. My total for food was $11.00. Not super cheap, but like I said more food than I would normally order at once.  \n\nSo a sope for those unfamilar is not a torta as someone else said. It's more like a weird tostada or open faced sandwich. The base is somewhere between a corn tortilla and an all out bread. It does appear to be flash fried to cook but I'm not totally sure and it didn't feel greasy. The sides are curved to make a small cup to fill with beans, meat of choice, topped with shredded lettuce, grated cojita cheese (I'd describe Mexican parm--hard salty and good!!) The chicken and steak were both tasty. The steak was a little strung together if you will. I'd rather have seen it be chopped better so I would be easier to eat smaller bites. If your teeth didn't make it through that bite, a big chunk was coming along with it. Sorta messy but good though I felt like my sopa was a bit tougher than it should be and my extra cheap plastic fork would bend to the will of the sope.\n\nThe street taco was just so I could taste the al pastor. Two tiny corn tortillas topped with a bit of pork. I topped it with onions and cilantro and would totally eat the al pastor in another dish. \n\nBeans. Not a really a fan. They lacked the taste of say Carolina's beans though the texture matched. A disappointment. \n\nSalsa bar was good. Hot green and red, and the pico was spicy too. Fresh onions and chopped cilantro are a must so it was good to have those. \n\nAgua Fresca...Just love it. I had the fresh guava juice. So tasty and well worth the additional $2.91 I spent for the 32oz drink. \n\nTotal food and drink, $13.91. A little spendy for lunch served in stryo while seated on a bench, but it was fun and I will order a little differently next time so it won't be as expensive and I won't order more food than I can eat.\n\nMarket, looks good. Great looking bakery (really), meat counter, tortilla factory, etc. I'll probably not go out of my way to get there for things I can buy at Food City on a regular day. This does look like a fun way to go get some lunch before you shop for dinner on a weekend. I'll definitely take others for hot food and a fun people watching experience, plus pick up a few goods on the way. \n\nI don't really know about authentic. It's probably not. I don't really care. My dad's family is from near the Mexican border and though I've been to mercados in Mexico and even here, I liked that this place is busy and clean. Campy, sure. But like I care!", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IaDpxTn0uHCiZgeN1eatLA", "review_id": "rXAqdbYI2SZAiRq04TsSAw", "text": "I had a hard time navigating the ordering process and finding people to explain things to me in english. I got a pork gorditas and it was oily and the meat was dry and tough. I did enjoy the general atmosphere of the place though.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Ap5atWJUGnJ6B-XCzbZjWA", "review_id": "PGyhoGarvU9pbRhgogGpkA", "text": "So where does one go to buy food items Christmas night?  Ranch Market... which was open until 8:00PM!  The only place we found open after an hour of telephone calls and internet searchs.. This place has a huge selection!  And it was crazy  busy!  This place is awesome.. although it caters to the Latin comunnity, I was able to find the everyday items to prepare a \"white boy\" meal!  \n\nLanguage may be a problem for some, but I found the staff to be very friendly and helpfull!", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-VAF4FC-WKd39_t_RV8XdA", "review_id": "HIssWfIWzNh6Lpt5gEgOjQ", "text": "For this pinche Gringo, this place rocks. \nIt's a very festive place to both shop and dine. Their food offerings through their \"Cafe\" or whatever they call it is endless. \nIt's a great spot to grab a cheap lunch. They are usually busy, so allow yourself 10-15 minutes between ordering and actually eating. \nTheir Agua Frescos are delicious. I recommend the Melon. It's sweetened Cantaloupe puree, served on ice. There are little melon chunkies, small enough to slurp through a straw. \nOf all the food I've had there, it was good. Carnitas, carne asada gorditas, etc. \nSo if you want to immerse yourself in good food and some lively people take a drive down to Ranch Market....", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TWjDnKexHSp0U3UQ3W01Kw", "review_id": "nZqDreSFR7avc0ZwvEt7pw", "text": "The Ranch Market isn't necessarily Food City; grocery prices aren't rock-bottom. But why go to the Ranch Market to get Kraft macaroni and cheese? Seek out the products that are made here. They're cheaper and better!\n\nThey make their own tortillas here, which are inexpensive and fresh. You can literally watch them be made, packaged up, and placed on the shelf. The salsas that are made here are also delicious and taste homemade. The food in the restaurant part of the store has been nothing short of delicious in my opinion. If you don't speak Spanish however, there may be a slight language barrier during the ordering process, especially if you have modifications or special requests. Touch-up on your numbers because your order will be called out in Spanish via loud-speaker. \n\nThe aguas frescas taste great and are cheap. I love tamarindo and papaya. Yes, there are going to be small bits in the drink - it's made from real fruit. If you can't handle that, they do sell Capri Sun juice boxes, too. \n\nAll in all, the \"authenticity\" of this place isn't what should be in question. I think it is rather authentic. It's a Latin-oriented chain supermarket run by people who know about the products that community seeks. And that's exactly what it says it is, right?\n\nHighlight: Live music in the aisle!", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "268rYC3igokA7VsFZTxEhw", "text": "If Ranch Market is not your thing-- then you are missing out on some really great things.  \n\n1.  Chips  (as in chips and salsa)-- they make their own tortilla chips that are only 99cents for a bag.  I brought them to a work party and everyone liked me more than the day before.\n\n2. Birthday cakes for kiddies--- wow- talk about a frickin' cool Dora the Explorer cake, or a Spongebob cake-- it put Costco and Aunt Cindy to shame.\n\n3.  Meat-- this meat case is LOADED, even if you don't want to buy fresh meat, just go there to look at it. \n\n4.  The affordabiltiy-- C&H Sugar was $1.19 at Ranch Market and $2.99 at any other grocery (non sale priced).  \n\nIt's like a party in this place, the last time I was there was right before the holidays and I found myself just having a good ol' time grabbing the chips for a work party.  I even stopped by the jewelry counter and contemplated purchasing a 3 inch gold cross, but decided against it.  :o)", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zaZD-L-hP55v9RRkcL7nVg", "review_id": "ZQdTC6rt3dxjuU7V-5gmHw", "text": "Disney Land for Foodies. Fresh Baked Goods, Salsas, Mexican dishes (the torta cubana is to die for) and an awesome atmosphere, plus more produce than the human eye should ever behold. My favorite place in Phoenix.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "du6KeE54IFbPiXpU3LOd1g", "review_id": "RqhWX92tf-7L3bDjDedjGA", "text": "I really like this place...a lot!\nI wouldn't call myself a connoisseur of mexican food (I like a lot of the places here in Phoenix and Scottsdale...a by-product of being raised where everybody thinks Taco Bell and Taco Time are \"mexican food\"), but I know what I like and Ranch Market's cafe is terrific!!\nI met a couple of friends here for lunch today, and was, as always, happy and full when I left.\nI had tameles today (my touchstone for the best in mexican food)...they were great...hot, soft, perfectly spicy, with the sauce ( I do believe I am getting aroused!  OK back to business.\nI have had burritos, various tacos, the hot dogs (nogales style), the sopa's and you know what? They are all really tasty and the people at Ranch Market are really nice.\nThe prices are cheap (esp. when you compare the prices to some of the pricier mexican restaurants that, frankly, don't measure up, taste-wise and quality-wise to this cafe).\nLastly, I could make a meal of their chips and salsa, fresh made, warm, spicy...I'm getting hot again.\nGo to Ranch Market, enjoy that cafe, you'll be glad you did!", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "C6BYesCiITaw_STVT1GI6g", "review_id": "8xo_Tpff62pya2ongOCxrw", "text": "Mmmmm....one of my all time favorite restaurants in the valley.  I've loved everything I have eaten here.  If you like your salsa hot be sure to ask for the habanero salsa with your chips.  Can't resist the bakery items. They have the freshest Mexican pastries I have ever found in the valley. If you are in the mood for seafood take a trip into the store. Go into the back where the seafood counter is located and they have fresh seafood tostadas that are to die for !!!  There's nothing like a lazy Saturday morning...you take a trip to RM for a bowl of home made menudo and tortillas then you come home and take a GIANT NAP !!!", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d2RAl63RTdfZF7kcuKcj-g", "review_id": "DCanTHTJD37vPN6w-wPFyg", "text": "Go home with fresh tortillas, warm off the stone, and stuff your face with cafeteria-style food.  This place is proof that there is a God, and He loves Mexican food.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5q_h6Uir_bow-rDIjFfr6A", "review_id": "a3INtViKcrgLaspWH2I1wQ", "text": "Ranch Market rocks!  I swear, this is the coolest place, it's like a big Mexican circus.  I could hang out in there for hours.\n\nThe best deal that I've found there is the roasted chicken.  For about five dollars, you get a whole roasted chicken, some tortillas, and some salsa.  Buy a little cheese, an onion, and some sour cream and you've got yourself a little taco bar to take home and eat with some Dos Equis.  Sweet!  Since I'm all about the bargains these days, this is one of the best places to go!\n\nA definite five stars as far as I'm concerned!", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7pkjLqRLn4UInVwG6FMv6w", "review_id": "6QHjZHdA5J2ELYY6R9uN6A", "text": "Don't pass this place by!!!  Several selling points:\n\n1.  It will make any day of the week a staycation!  \n2.  Agua Frescas - fair warning - you will be hooked in no time!\n3.  Best and cheapest lunch in town!\n4.  The meat counter is the best in town - like the butcher your mom grew up going to - not \"supermarket-ish\" at all\n5.  THE FISH MARKET - OMG!  if you have ever lived near a coast with fresh fish markets - you will be as close as you can get to that in the DESERT!  Not to mention the Ceviche assortment ready to be packaged up and taken home - or eaten right there!\n6.  Fruits and Vegetables - great prices\n\nI normally wouldn't recommend going grocery shopping while hungry - but at this place it is a must!  Try everything - and take more home!", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kxRnhpUgooticN9DimR-CQ", "review_id": "Jwaqos5esJv5rzGLr9SdBA", "text": "This place rocks.  I wish we had something half as good in Charlotte.  We first walked through the grocery and vendor area and were shocked at the selection, amount, price, and freshness of everything we saw.  We ate lunch at the attached restaurant...the best carne asada I have had.  Its been about a year and I still miss it.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OQMOgqS1NFIyAW4i66iDYA", "review_id": "9QWQUTahNldgrjEptMa1Vw", "text": "Amazingly neat place to check out, and a fun place to take visitors, too, as it's a unique representation of our city's Mexican culture and community. PRM is full of all kinds of Mexican/Latin goodies, from agua frescas to baked goods, prepared meals like tacos and ceviches to groceries and a wide selection of specialty produce. If you decide to dine here, the shrimp ceviche tostada is great. I also really enjoyed the quesadilla...so good 'n' buttery! The watermelon agua fresca was very refreshing, but my advice with all agua frescas would be to stick with the small size because, at least in my opinion, you get a little sick of the sweetness and the same flavor after a while.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IJKdg7KSekmIm_6LJsfvUw", "review_id": "a4crAbVi04wgj7Gmpst1bA", "text": "The ceviche is to die for! The other food and groceries are great too.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "izrPGEutYNurRfodgsIxAw", "review_id": "YdlLIxD4UAxprXMAWJoNug", "text": "So this review is probably a little biased (cuz shopping here reminds me of the awesome time i lived in Oaxaca, Mexico), but still; teee-rust me, Ranch Market is full of life and great produce and makes grocery shopping just a lil more fun:) \nI usually make sure I go on Wednesdays where produce is ridiculously cheap...like 7 kiwi's for a dollar or 9lbs for a dollar watermelon...I'm not gonna lie, I have posted my receipts on the fridge with pride...these are my \"A\" graded school papers of adulthood. The only issue is that when I come home with a trunk full of fresh fruit and veggies that cost me $8 I slowly realize I have to actually store and eventually eat all of the produce I just bought. I hear Thursdays are the days to buy meat for cheap--but my fridge is usually busting with pineapple and strawberries by that point and there isn't room for an ounce of carne asada. \nlong story short, be prepared to weave through the masses on Wednesday mornings for some great finds. The rest of the market is fabulous as well. The \"Tradiciones\" restaurant serves excellent--and cheap (shocker) authentic Mexican food. Plus they also have an aisle with cooking supplies (like giant blue pots, tortilla presses, molinillos etc) and a whole wall of spices. \nenjoy:)", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "bmDivXQy-KB4_dPIS9ZA8w", "review_id": "uZjarohB0wZgPx367oYI0Q", "text": "Ranch market is one of the best authentic Mexican places in Phoenix. I love there refried beans. I usually get the grilled chicken with rice and beans meal. Very delicious! My fiancee gets the carnitas meal and the meat is cooked perfect. They have many different flavors of horchata and there is always a line for there fresh corn tortillas. Every meal comes with warm corn tortillas and they are really what make the meal. I would recommend just about everything except I think Food City has better pan dulces.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "WJkmgkrSPMHTfDTD3VgqqA", "review_id": "-xbcA9fU8nJf8VjVEanQDw", "text": "Better be down to chow down!\n\nA super market and food extravaganza combined! While I don't come here for the super cheap produce or bags of laundry detergent, you can see me getting a large horchata at the juice bar, loading up on carne asada street tacos, getting a bowl of barbacoa, getting my ceviche on and finishing with tres leches cake. \n\nThe entire store is lined with a bakery, a juice bar, a giant bar of all the Mexican foods you can eat, a cheese store, a sausage place, a tortilleria, a fresh fish market where you can get seafood tacos and ceviche and a carniceria. \n\nWhile other are shopping, I'm busy eating and so are other people! There are clean tables inside the super market for you to get your food, cafeteria-style, and sit down to eat. There is a full bar of salsa and toppings near by. And if you want more food... go for it!\n\nIf you prefer a sit-down, they have a restaurant attached La Tradiciones that is also fantabulous! I hear they have a brunch that while is pricey, is worth the dolla dolla bills ya'll!", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tKroAJEAoF9X2JSFXiooog", "review_id": "AVhSHlIpDLU3MUYqdqGaTg", "text": "this place was amazing! i was in AZ visiting some family who just moved to tempe and i was searching on yelp for some good mexican food. pro's ranch market sounded like a good choice since we could eat and shop there.\n\nwow! it was just what i was looking for! i had three tacos - one fish and two carnitas along with a spicy bowl of seafood stew and a coke for just $8. and it was killer! we also bought all the fixin's to create our own carnitas for the following night and the total grocery bill was less than $20. \n\nhere are just a few of the deals - limes for 99 cents/lb.; avocados 2 for $1; fresh made tortillas that were still warm upon purchase - $1.99 for 50! \n\nthe sights and smells were incredible. later we learned that there are several locations in and around phoenix and my cousin vowed it would be his new grocery store of choice. \n\ndo yourself a favor and visit this place!!", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w4aiSe6rTnYsY85km3BJHA", "review_id": "GeJ87nuN_MP93QUThNYl1w", "text": "I love this place for its food court.  I love the variety of fresh fruit juices, the cheap and tasty tacos, and the bag of fresh tortillas!  Only near southwest, you can get tasty mexican food at a supermarket and the prices are really hard to beat... sigh.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-9mljS0O9mwdOnGv-Oea3Q", "review_id": "hfMVjUjXCMzovHp9naa3RQ", "text": "Found myself in the area today and needed a few basic items so I stopped in. This place is certainly a Marketplace! I felt as if I was shopping in another country almost. It was kinda fun and a bit intimidating. But an experience worth taking. Sometime when I have more time and more on my list I'll explore it in more detail. They had lots of lanes open so getting out was quick and the music was festive and Mexican to add to the feeling you're shopping outside of the USA as well as many of the product lines.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "na7c6gMDyReSKu5Yz2BM3g", "review_id": "lh-1LfXr1zer_xQXWpSlCg", "text": "This was a bit off the beaten path for me - but I was looking for a grocery store that had more traditional Mexican and Southwest items in stock (I was looking to make Posole for New Years Day - it turned out GREAT!).\n\nI went to Ranch Market for the first time and it struck me as a fantastic experience - far different from Bashas and Safeway! - I wanted to browse each aisle and explore (and I am NOT a shopper!!).  I was looking for one thing in particular - Mexican Hominy for Posole - which they had several options on - but I walked out with a full cart of groceries.\n\nI am planning to return periodically and expand my shopping (and cooking) repertoire!!  Muy bueno del Ranch Market, gracias!", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UMq89piQvpAVFVfiGc6ndA", "review_id": "5gvYyhnZfXGV4sG6v0B98w", "text": "I love the Ranch Market!  The atmosphere is great, the produce prices are very reasonable, and the civiche is excellent! I never go down the center isles, as they appear to be filled with typical grocery store packaged foods  What makes Ranch Market special are the fantastic offerings all around the center isles.  \n\nHere is my advice:  First, make your way to the fresca bar to get a fresh fruit drink, it's just past the bakery at the front door.  After you pick up your favorite fruit drink head over to the grill for some carne asada street tacos, but only order two because you'll want to save room for the seafood bar where you will find a deliciouso shrimp ceviche at a very reasonably price.  I usually order a half pound of the regular shrimp civiche and a half pound of the civiche ensalda; eat a little at the bar on a tostada and take the rest home for lunch the next day.  Yummy!  After you have filled your belly with the tasty carne asada and civiche, stop by the tortilla factory to get some fresh tortillas to go and don't forget to hit up the bakery for hot cream filled churro for desert.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 12, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "hq0WUfau1Mh3GyHn8oVdNQ", "review_id": "3nIB76o8A-2NlO6GsTjAjw", "text": "This place is as exciting as going to Disneyland if you're not used to Hispanic markets! The sights, the smells, the lights, the colors, and the chaos had my head whipping back and forth all evening. \n\nWe started off with dinner in the cafe inside the market - just $5.99 for 3 street tacos, beans, and rice - and it totally filled me up. I washed it down with a Mexican coke in a glass bottle and it took me back to my childhood to the days before corn syrup became the norm. \n\nAfter eating, we took our time perusing the aisles and examining the foods foreign to us. They have a beautiful produce department and the prices were great on both the more exotic items like fresh papaya's to the staples like tomatoes and lettuce. \n\nThe meat department is a carnivore's dream come true. Loads of fresh ground beef, pork, and poultry at very fair prices. I had to laugh at the ground pork in the glass case and wish I'd brought my camera. The butcher shaped it into a pig head - complete with a snout - and put cucumber slices for eyes. Not something I'd expect to see at my local gringo Fry's.\n\nShopping here was a real cultural experience tonight and I can't wait to tuck into the treats we brought home!", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "L3XWX_dd8_pYnRSMdppjDg", "review_id": "7aQQJ3r46hYSwxlk25PmGQ", "text": "Of the Rancho Market locations in Phoenix, this one takes the Cake! I will never go to any other location as long as I live in Phoenix.\n\nThis is a seriously happening place, music, food being grilled, and 100's of people shopping for food.\n\nThe Cheese counter, Meat counter and Produce are impressive. Any Meat you can imagine cut in any cut they can think of! The Queso Fresco selection is almost intimidating for a girl like me! But one at time I will try everything!\n\nI almost don't want to go to any other market, because I know that if I need something I will find it here.\n\nThe fresh chili selection is imposing, so know something about chili's before you go!\n\nDon't forget the fresh house made Salsa, the green is out of this world! I get a container of it each time I go!", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "tdNV2Wb0LrFpm1Yfov_Klw", "review_id": "GOpDQ16if2CMIoFkz5sYhA", "text": "Oh the joy of walking thru Ranch Market... loved the produce section . lower prices , bigger bunches of cilantro , onions and other goodies...pineapples for 2lbs for .99 ? Yes please!  With my buddy Tom as my guide we perused and discussed  all foods  Hispanic.. we talked cremas, with me buying something close to a creme fraiche,  and a arroz conleche that might make stop by there every time I am near..that is some good rice pudding.  We also  looked over their large selections of  dried chiles  for my chili carne I am working on.   My husband  found yummy morsels of ceviche  to his liking and he also tried a  variety of streets tacos.   Loved this adventure in food and look forward to going back ..", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "M6oU3OBf_E6gqlfkLGlStQ", "review_id": "2NtDMyzs6auGePN_oy_DIA", "text": "Take a trip to Mexico with out even leaving the city. \n\nI made my first trip here today with some co-workers for lunch. Parking was tight. \n \nI walked in the door to a very colorful (literally) scene packed full of people. Upon entering I was offered a sample of ricotta cheese on a piece of tostada.  What a great way to start a visit I love samples, I love cheese, and new places.\n\nWords can not fully describe how eclectic this place is. There are many types of foods that you will not find anywhere else.\n\nThe perimeter of the market is dotted with cafe's from a Fish one, street deserts, juices, bakery and Mexican food. \n\nI oped for the fish cafe, I had the fried talipa vera cruz. There was several pieces of lightly battered talipa covered in a fresh mix of olives, peppers onions and tomatoes.  It came with 5 fresh corn tortillas, rice and beans all for $5.73.  \n\nI took the meal to the other side of the store to have it with my friend who had Mexican food. I enhanced my meal with the many items from the salsa bar, included fried peppers, and a avocado salsa. It was a great meal especially for the price. \n\nMy friend had the barbacoa, which he also really enjoyed.\n\nPart of the fun was the sheer exotic nature of the whole market. My co worker who is from mexico said it was just like the markers in Mexico. \n\nI will return again as there are many many exotic (to me) things I still wish to try and at the low prices I can afford to try them all.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LqgGgWi3FLHBViX9tmZ9sw", "review_id": "nwBGHZcLhA4svuKlj9_htw", "text": "A piece of Mexico downtown Phoenix. A common visit after hiking South Mountain, specially to drink some \"aguas frescas\". If you can, you can even mix horchata with any other flavor!!!!!\n\nMany mexican products!! variety of chiles and salsas. This place is better than Food City. The carnitas they have, are just excellent! try them or take them home.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kbJNDcsBE-U_GiOY43hwwQ", "review_id": "JCM2YZmv7Wzwfbv3Ow6TJw", "text": "4 1/2 STARS\n\nWhat can I say? This is an amazing place. It's a 100% large Mexican supermarket. It has a huge variety of all products including fresh fish, meat & produce.\n\nYou can also eat there, which we happily did. At the deli, we had a ceviche tostada and a fish taco for $4. The ceviche was delicious, although the fish in the taco wasn't cooked through.\n\nThen we walked by the bigger, better food counter & couldn't resist the tacos there, which were fabulous.\n\nOnly demerits here are for sloppy, haphazard service & the undercooked fish taco.\n\nA great place...", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "r3_JcUFWGERe8ytAHQPDyQ", "review_id": "tHA_O9tdvh5bRJipnQHrOA", "text": "This is where I shop for fruit and veggies since our Farmer's Market is less than stellar. (Good effort, though, but my heart belongs to the one in Hillcrest) The prices are great-the best of any local grocer. Added bonus...who doesn't want to enjoy some ceviche while they shop?!", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-0gh7015nDOhZlwzlNNxwA", "review_id": "ItWPPq7HiZOcJhfccjeKEg", "text": "I love this place. Best Horchata in Phoenix (you have to get it early though because they keep it cold with ice so by late in the day it is slightly watered down and the ideal heterogeneous concentration is lost). The food court inside is amazing. I have been there more times than you and have never had a problem with any of the food or staff. Sometimes communication can be difficult when ordering but if you know exactly what you want (like me) or unless you are fluent in Spanish (which I am not) there should be no problem, so no lallygagging around and no special orders. \n\nThe constant excitement added with a little bit of the English vs. Spanish war gives you the warmth and feel of a truly authentic Phoenix super market food court (I am sure there is some special name for it in the Hispanic culture, or at least something that sounds cooler than food court). I am fortunate that within my lifetime to have lived within a 5 minute drive of the Ranch Market, and I miss it dearly.\n\nI know there are a lot of grocery stores called \"Ranch Market\" throughout the Valley, but when you live anywhere near this one it is the ONLY Ranch Market you will acknowledge. Go there, get a 1/2 pound of carnitas from the cooked meat section, it comes with corn tortillas and some green salsa/sauce/concoction that goes with it great. Don't forget the beans and rice. Salsa bar is on the left on the way out. \n\nThe prices are great. Best bang for your buck in this town.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gcyEUr4DXcbjnGRAWFtfAQ", "review_id": "UHDK5ZrygMrk7aF1xyIoMQ", "text": "I love this market. it's my go-to spot for all things authentcaily hispanic. My wife's family is from Puerto Rico and I can find what I need to cook her home food here and hardly anywhere else in the city. They have everything you need for a hispanic feast or good ole barbecue! \n\nI like to rummage through the meat department, try one of the probably 20 different types of crema, pick up some fresh tortillas and get vegetables I can't normally get elsewhere. All in all, this is one of my favorite shopping places in Phoenix.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "db7t1HCsqxvwbe3kSoqtYQ", "review_id": "kcS5NcmAksCpLy9YKo4z5w", "text": "I went here yesterday which was fantastic! These markets are huge and the inside is ridiculously fun! \nSo I am just going to do a recap on my experience.\n*Great prices on authentic products, the cheese counter was insane as was the meat counter!\n*The agua counter was really fun and I did love the horchata!\n*The area to eat lunch was fun I enjoyed my street tacos and the al pastor tacos were amazing! Yummy plus very inexpensive seriously!\n*The bakery well lets just say I just kept staring at it wishing I could have it but I splurged on the tacos and horchata! Though my daughter loved it! :)\n*Hehehe I saw a cow's head and it was amazing---kind of creepy but let me just say I want to try cabeza now!\n*Jewelry!\n\nOh gosh there is everything this is a fun place to go especially if you are wanting to try to find some key ingredients to create a great authentic Mexican meal!  Will definitely go again next time I need to take my fiance and son so they can experience it as well!\n\nDefinitely a must go in Phoenix it is unique and very large.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pU2lBD_W3VNvpzKZsRzi2A", "review_id": "7Lvy1Td2a2sdHKPxr4Ylog", "text": "they have the best ice cream ever. it is better than any ice cream or gelato shop i've ever been too.\n\ni'm addicted to the bubblegum, which is labeled something like chiclet or chica. it is bright blue. and it is heaven in my mouth.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "dEkIXPy55sgaDVJ-hZsZEg", "text": "I love this place!    The meat is always fresh and affordable.  The fish too.  The veggies often fresher and more affordable than at other grocery stores in the area.\n\nThis is the only place I buy my corn chips or tortillas.  This is also where I enjoy coming to get a quick Mexican food fix.  Just last night I picked up a whole chicken prepared Asado (think grilled/brick chicken) for $5 which included fresh corn tortillas and a generous portion of their Salsa Molcajete (my favorite here).   Now I can get a roasted chicken here too, and while priced equally to Costco or Safeway...neither give you the tortillas and salsa that make it a meal.\n\nOther times I have picked up some ceviche at the fish counter, and for the price/lb they include avocado, tostadas and  extra limes. Again a full meal.  They will also fillet or fry up any whole fresh fish right there for you. \n\nYou can't forget your fresh pasteries, baked goods and cakes.  Or maybe just some Ice Cream or a large agua fresca in one of at least 6 flavors. Of course now that the fall is here they also serve up Mexican Hot Chocolate and Chompurado....\n\nIf you are in for a cultural experience stop in here.  Don't worry most people speak both English and Spanish.  I prefer to practice my Spanish when I stop in.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nYfpquFWxQC342RenTI3rA", "review_id": "ZbeMHUcYwrn9FenpZlsoFA", "text": "Where else can you find a bargain cow head for $32!?!", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p7spZ82n3Co0YXqNNTa-Zg", "review_id": "LuTJlbzBPoH1FwnJ_pmFzA", "text": "Just got home from this place.  For Mexican food supplies, can't beat it!!  But for meats and greens, I tend to go elsewhere.\n\nTypically, I go to Phoenix Ranch Market to pick up Mexican foods. I LOVE TACOS (and wouldn't mind receiving recommendations on the best place to get them)!!!  The prepared food in the cafeteria is enticing, but I have not had the chance to eat any yet.  However, the tortillas are very cheap and tasty (some made in house, I believe).  Additionally, the salsa bar is excellent, with approximately 6 types of salsas available for bulk packaging.\n\nAs mentioned above, I do not typically purchase meats or greens here.  They have a large selection of meat, but the butcher area is generally a mad house and a lot of the meats do not look particularly great.  The veggies and fruit are hit or miss, but the greens tend to be quite old and do not look good.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "0-uKm7XaPTay9fibjvjJYQ", "text": "The produce in American grocery stores looks perfect but has no discernible taste, The produce in Mexican markets has gouges, bruises and imperfections, but tastes wonderful. \n\nPriorities.\n\nThe place is vibrant with life that you don't get in any American-style grocery. It's a feast for the senses. \n\nDon't expect fast or snappy service at the lunch counter. There's usually a line. Knowing Spanish helps a bit, but there's usually someone around who can translate. For your patience you will be rewarded with the real tastes of Mexico: The gristle of lengua, the insanely savory flavor of the carnitas, the wonderful aroma of the barbacoa.\n\nJust go. Pick up some real tortillas and some Coke in real glass bottles too. It's still made with sugar, dontchaknow?", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YwsP21V2ATnquSHJqQj00Q", "review_id": "2yK-Thr359_9FEkSxlNGHw", "text": "Wow! What an experience!  Musica Mexicana is piped into the parking  I was approached by a woman just after parking, who asked if I was interested in some of her homemade tamales. She was a sweet woman but, no, no gracias. Entering the store I was overcome by memories of shopping with my Tias, (aunts) in Mexico so long ago. What I saw made my mouth water. Ensaladas, platos de carne asada, chorizos, filetes de Talapia, pan dulce (sweet breads) oh! and the cheeses! The meat prices you cannot beat. Steaks so red fresh you could almost see a heart beat. I recently bought a roast at another market for about $15. Here at the Ranch a roast 2.5 times the size was only $3 more!!  This place is BUSY. But from what I saw everything looked clean and there were people ready to help me with whatever I needed. I really loved this place.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0nCNOQv4VV2qYcqVno5ZrA", "review_id": "sZ54X04HfojtxuRQ3dmMqw", "text": "I've been here a couple times now for lunch, and seriously, this is some of the BEST mexican cuisine in The Valley. The experience alone of going here is worth the visit. The price of a meal; super inexpensive. The deliciousness of that meal: out of this world! \n\nThe pastries are the next big thing that I look forward too when coming here. It's by far the biggest bakery I've seen with the largest, freshest variety of pastries. \n\nThe produce, though I've never bought any myself (others with me have), is very well priced and VERY delicious. My only advice when coming here; know a little Spanish, it helps (I'm still learning). But don't worry, the staff is super friendly and fun (and patient). :)", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5xC7ftIdx1jVEW8opSfJXQ", "review_id": "MEAdY0_fJXMJXW4l2_liWQ", "text": "Oh man, the most amazing mexican grocery store! The produce is cheap and incredibly fresh. Also the corn tortillas were fresh made and warm when we bought them, and delicious at dinner that night! (warning though, do refrigerate them because they go stale fast!) We had lunch there too, the tacos were fabulous. The meats are great, and they have a bar for toppings.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kRH3HttbiNoD-BgomNVVtA", "review_id": "4lktuM0JrMJ1yRU3rWHJbw", "text": "This place was uber cool. I grew up 10 mins from the Mexican border so I was fortunate to grow up with authentic Mexican food- from restaurants and taco stands to my friends Nana making homemade tortillas and rice and beans and well, everything. \n\nWe were in the mood for carne asada tacos to grill at home and decided to buy some meat here instead of food city or the carneceria up the street. I heard about the hype and great reviews but never got around to checking it out. \n\nThis place rocks! 100% authentic and has everything I need to make virtually any Mexican dish I can remember. \n\nThe place is so cool. I can't get over it. Bakery, deli, tortilla factory, cheeses, meats, seafood, veggies, spices and candy. It has it all. It's pretty much the Mexican version of Lee Lee's, only cooler looking and more fun. \n\nCheck it out.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1PWFPOmqvLx3sGKuuKQr9Q", "review_id": "EKdTXLKeoBIti31sSeBJlw", "text": "This place is always crowded, noisy and kind of overwhelming.  But it is sooo worth it just to come in for one of their delicious agua frescas.  They have a stand near the produce section where they will ladle you a huge cup of iced fruit juice.  My favorites are the cantaloupe and the watermelon, but they're all good, the perfect thing to take the edge off a hot Phoenix day.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TR2YFVnIM5UM38RuMy6dcw", "review_id": "kom-kE9Oo-vuNFgdFE3q1w", "text": "Food is good. Place is nice. And girls are hot like a chile lol 5 stars yay!", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IkC2BKzADqgPlvaac5gRHg", "review_id": "iuK15dCzFJVQjTvEcMxsVw", "text": "Awesomest mexican grocery store ever! This place is huge, clean, well kept, stocked with all sorts of awesome products, super low prices, and the friendliest people. I hate getting in the car for anything, and Phoenix Ranch Market is worth the 30 mile drive. I knew I was in for a treat just after getting out of the car - mexican party music piped into the parking lot & super bright displays visible through the doors. My boyfriend & I went up and down every aisle grabbing fun products to make awesome meals at home - masa, cast iron tortilla press, various mexican cheeses like asadero & oaxaca, fresh chips, fresh butter tortillas, real sugar pepsi & coke bottles, dried chillies, dried herbs (mexican oregano & cinnamon), nectars & coconut water to use as margarita mixers, etc. There is an entire cheese deli devoted to various kinds of cotija cheese (there had to be at least 10 different kinds). You can buy every kind of fresh tortilla your mind can think of, even whole wheat. There is a fresh fruit & salsa bar where you can buy stuff priced insanely low by the pound ($1.50/pound of fresh fruit?unreal!). There is an agua fruit bar with 10 different kinds - the coconut is to die for (and makes awesome margaritas!). \n\nI love this place.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OAhO2G3tOfMpO40UlMqbiA", "review_id": "ZrU10hvKi5Q6L5rmhBHFEg", "text": "The only reason that I do not shop more at Ranch Market is because of the distance.  Now that I have that out of the way...\n\nRanch Market is my favorite supermarket.  It is nothing but a fun experience everytime I go.  They have a vast selection of food, a great source of produce, and the best food that has ever been served in a grocery store. \n\nSometimes, I go 15 miles out of my way, just to have some of their Carnitas tacos.  They are to die for!  Fresh meat, fresh tortillas, and a large selection of fabulous salsas makes for an incredibly delicious lunch.\n\nMake sure you go over to the drink station and try some of their Horchata.  Horchata is a drink made out of almonds and rice... It is creamy and delicious.  If you are looking for something sweet, then go with their Hibiscus.  It will literally melt in your mouth.\n\nEveryone who lives in Metro Phoenix needs to go to this place.  It's a true treat!", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 9, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "JkMOQaMjlBHMqp6gj-hL3w", "review_id": "AQB03ZmfOUe4IJlLY5Zlvg", "text": "Hello Ranch Market, nice to finally meet you ! Since moving to my new hood I have fallen in love with this store. They have things I have never seen before anywhere else. I am so overwhelmed when I go here, I am in sensory overload.\n\nMexican bread is 5 for $2, bolillos are 6 for $1, tons of seafood, fresh chorizo ( which I have been eating everyday for a week ), tons of snacks packaged by Ranch Market for super cheap, you can get a meal for 4 people for $10 ( carnitas, rice, beans, tortillas ) and tons of other specialty items. The atmosphere is fun and inviting and everyone is friendly. This store has inspired me to create new dishes at home, like my homemade beans and chorizo. \n\nGo here, eat some of their prepared foods that are inexpensive and delicious OR get some fresh ingredients and make something yummy at home.\n\nSee ya soon Ranch Market.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "xZvRLPJ1ixhFVomkXSfXAw", "review_id": "8ZezxfKlkgEQHwgDFfVUXw", "text": "load up on fresh fruits and veggies here.\n\ntheir seafood is cheap and good!\n\ntry their aqua frescas for refreshment during the hot summer!", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0UCWOfFSbSk-tXPd17_Wmg", "review_id": "gytITVTV7Xeh8cD8exlppw", "text": "The produce is so cheap I suspect it's been stolen. The restaurant inside is delicious and so inexpensive I feel like I'm committing some sort of crime when they swipe my card for under five dollars for the world's best torta and a complimentary agua fresca. The quality of the meats and produce is VERY hit or miss, but honestly, it doesn't bother me.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z02XdD0muEz2FFQKPERMYQ", "review_id": "ny_RW2tCaqmyUPQjuwLcFA", "text": "A trip to this place is fun and entertaining.  I could walk the isles for an hour just looking at everything.  If you love Mexican food you gotta come here.  And the market has the lowest prices for vegetables.  Cucumbers 6 for $1.00 and radishes 3 for $1.00!  I bought a large package of chicken breasts (5 big breasts) and they were only $4.32!  Went home and roasted them up the oven for chicken tacos.  The chicken was perfect.  Next time I'm there my plan is to stock up on chicken breasts for the freezer.  Did I mention the bakery?  Anyway, it's all good.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y1PelgD3NvDHNoFuSM4aMA", "review_id": "4Jk11LOr5XHgaVpA-S6RCw", "text": "Love this", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 20, "useful": 13, "cool": 13}, "user_id": "pv82zTlB5Txsu2Pusu__FA", "review_id": "_BBp8-08sDGFuM-dWNKPaQ", "text": "It was a scorcher. Certainly one of our famous triple digit days, and as I sat in the passenger seat, bumming a ride from mi amigo, Vicente, I couldnt shake my contempt for his leather seats.\n We drove down Roosevelt in the Garfield district towards Ranch Market, on the way discussing the Alwun house, Rito's, and some colourful housing that we both agreed leant to the overall gentrification of the neighborhood.\n The grounds of this place are sprawling, palatial in fact. I was completely ripped and had on a pair of imitation wayfarers that had a broken arm and kept sliding off my face with the least possible movement of my head. \n Endeavoring not to break them further I held my head at rigid attention my back was grammar school like in posture. I then realized how arrogant and white I must've looked, in my mind I fantasized I was a conquistador with a local Toltec guide showing me the ins and outs of the Aztec village we were entering, then I kinda got sick of that phantasy and pictured myself as a balmy Harrison Ford intrepidly following Albert Molina through an alternate ruinous Mayan temple, all the while expecting danger and betrayal at every corner.\n I probably looked half insane as some of the patrons looked at me oddly, giving me a wide birth. Entering the place it's just as big inside. It's like costco and food city had a wild passionate tequila filled tryst and gave birth to the Eva Longoria of grocery stores.\n Vicente and I immediately split up, probably not the best of ideas, but I wanted to explore and he was eager to do the same. I quickly snatched up the worst shopping cart in the store (you know the one with a bad front wheel and sticky grip) and let my stomach guide me.\n Two gallons of horchata. check. Exotic mozzarella style cheese from Oaxaca and  some delicious salty Cotija. check. A lb. of plantains. check. Mango's, apples, dried pinto beans, sugar snap peas, string beans, potato's, roma tomato's- check! \n Grocery shopping while intoxicated can get a little quixotic, and confusing to say the least. I hadnt the slightest clue what I was going to make, but the colors of the produce were certainly alluring.\n Finally Vicente caught up with me and laughed gutturally upon seeing my hodge podge of a shopping cart. I stared thru him with glazed eyes as I espied the \"cafeteria\". I abandoned my shopping cart and slowly walked over, intriguiged, literally beguiled by the aroma of cooked meats. \n I hadnt the slightest clue what most of it was, and what broken Spanish I know certainly wasnt helping with most of the dishes behind the glass, until bingo; Carnitas.\n There was a word I knew and loved, I stared at the \"meat\" not quite convinced I knew what I was looking at. Sure it said carnitas, but this was...well...it resembled a tamarind bean, but was much longer, and had a color ruddy and blackish, certainly most unappealing. The tube like meat sat coiled amongst itself like tentacles in a brackish water. I stared at it hypnotized, until a young Mexican attendant came to take my order. \n \"Hey man what you want?\" he asked, breaking the glamour that held me entranced.\n \"...a half a pound of this...\" I said unsteadily. He looked at me almost impressed, and half cautiously. As he deflty grasped a pair of tongs and started sloshing the meat back and forth in it's brackish juices, attempting a better grip, it looked more alien to me than ever. I was beginning to come to my senses out of a stupor, and it was slowly dawning on me what this was.\n In a slightly horrified and hoarse whisper I leaned over the counter and looked him in the eyes and asked, \"Wait, wait......what is this...stuff!?\"\n Then he said, grinning a knowing, mocking grin, \"Yoo don' know whad tis is and yoo wanna poun' of eet man?\" \n Just then Vicente strolled up casually behind me and saw what I was doing, the two exchanged a brief chuckle as apparently Vin had overheard the attendant's query.\n \"Trrrriiipa!\" Vicente exclaimed, using his dormant mexican accent that usually only comes out when drunk or speaking with his parents, to which the attendant grinned and nodded enthusiatically.\n Aghast, I stepped back in revulsion, I'd nearly ordered a pound of pigs intestines.I felt profoundly embarassed, never more had I shown off the \"pinche gringo\" side of my personality than in that moment. \n I ended up just ordering some pork ribs that'd been marinated in a chile sauce, along with the ubiquitous spanish rice and refried beans.\n I love ranch market, but I'm certainly not going back until the raspberry of embarassment lightens.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DrWLhrK8WMZf7Jb-Oqc7ww", "review_id": "78p4FbDKOHtcRUnK_PEICA", "text": "I went over here to try the breakfast burrito's, but it appears that they don't make you a fresh burrito every time you order. I just wanted eggs and beans and cheese, the $1.99, but they were out of eggs? They weren't actually out of eggs, they were out of the tray of eggs for the burrito. They had eggs with sausage and bologna, but I don't like those meats and they appeared to have done some serious time in the pan since opening time. I prefer places that cracxk the eggs, but I suppose too many people show up here to go that route. Ended up with the two tamale special and rice for $3.50. Tamales, which were cheese and jalapeno's, were kinda dry and average quality. Doubt they were homemade. Best part of this meal for me was the Horchata, which was definetly homemade and had great hints of vanilla and cinnamon. I will also give props to tasty green and red salsa (chile?) that you can put on food or free chips. Mexican cookies are also good there, but breakfast burros were my reason for visit and that didn't cut the mustard.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WxqpkFekB8Zd9psbJ5GqAQ", "review_id": "t6wUm-uJEER3uNq7h8Btxg", "text": "Great staff, great food, great fun! I wish they had a place like this where I live!", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HpxGTDm60d9JapjN36JFSQ", "review_id": "psevVw68fRkgO3Ece8-DxA", "text": "Not bad...they have decent prices.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "raMSkwLdZ-kFea1fTY_-Ew", "review_id": "5rsrQUROtl1KTHAW2ecoLg", "text": "Awesome tortilleria and fun to watch with the kidlets.  Fresh salsas, frescas, bakery items, meats, and cheeses.  Restaurant/cafeteria inside is tasty and you can make your food exactly how you want it (bean and cactus burrito!!).  We go here at least once a week to grab our non-organic stuff...kiwis, papayas, mangos, etc. and the tortillas...because they are gigantic!  Our bill's never been over $40 for four big bags of produce!", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 8, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "eshIqohS-9FMLdKOhTr2Ng", "review_id": "V1J2SB02PYq7q5Nw6sl-WQ", "text": "This place is the place to go for when you plan to throw a BIG MEXICAN/LATIN FIESTA!!! Si, si, si!!!!! :) \n:) They are awesome, It reminds me of Mexico and its Open-aired local markets. Great prices, freshly made corn Tortillas and its also the perfect place to request freshly grounded masa. Thats if you know how to make Tameles from scratch.\n I have never dined there, but food looks good!!  I LOVE THE AGUAS FRESCAS!!! OH SOO AMAZING Horchata, Fresa, Sandia and Papaya water!!!! :) YUM, YUM!!!\nGreat service, big smiles everywhere and a large variety of products and produce!!", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "laqYZNOlAaMLuIPWhPDDPQ", "review_id": "RYfXgGOr_v2cpCa7xx-zHQ", "text": "Best Mexican grocery store I have been to in a long time. Can't beat the produce prices or the fresh food they sell. I eat everytime I go then shop. Amazing", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4UYKNH4vyRpQXr0BbViAKw", "review_id": "j6P2KrhhC7luviRCcB9DxQ", "text": "Aguas frescas -- Some of the best I've ever had. Get it. \nFood Court -- Walk up, look at pictures, order food, ENJOY. Seriously good food.  Great salsa bar too. Fill your plate with salsa, cilantro & onions, & pico de gallo.\nSit - Plenty of seating for you & friends. \nGroceries -- CHEAP, stock up on those fruit and veggies.\nPastries -- By the front entrance, grab a tray and load up.\n\nIt can be a little hectic, crowded and overwhelming depending on when you go but, that doesn't discourage me. It's a little spicy gem.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tRO_Ah4YnCiB8VJddHHV2w", "review_id": "QbgCyDa1WvJKHwStUUxlYg", "text": "I was VERY impressed with this market. The meats look GREAT and their prices are very reasonable!  When you walk in the place your eyes are filled with colorful decorations and sweet treats!  Yes, I said sweet treats.  Their cakes and danishes and other sweet delectables are so colorful it makes you want to buy the whole case full and not eat them....just look at them!    :)  \n\nFrescas?  Yum!  And fresh fish can be fried right on the spot!  I didn't get a chance to try any of the menu but it all looked good while I was there.   \n\nI wish there were Ranch Markets here in Columbus, Ohio!  I'd visit AND patronize often!", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kpFx1hEnRUg4fk6D1APRjQ", "review_id": "-JJTb_WwLq8-bLZwQT3Lsg", "text": "Since living in Austin I've become addicted to Topo Chico sparkling water.  Pros RM  is the only store in valley that carries it.  Good luck finding it there now too because I buy it all when I go! Ha!  Also, it an awesome mexican market too", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "9SZBVZ-mxebOVa1BlWFtWw", "review_id": "oV_9bOrHgouSrfRFevKvvg", "text": "Mmm... Bu\u00f1uelos.  Cinnamon sugar covered fried tortilla tastiness!!  I had my first in Rocky Point (bought them from a beach vendor) in 2003.  When I want what is perhaps the freshest vegetables in the city possible or am craving some Bu\u00f1uelo - I head to PRM!  \n\nTheir meat department is CRAZY NUTS!  Need pigs feet or a whole cow head.  Here's your place.  Depending on the day, this place can be a madhouse.\n\nTheir produce department - Always fresh...and cheap!  Where else can you get green onions for $1.00 for 3 large bunches. \n\nPastries?  Uhhh, did I mention the Bu\u00f1uelos?  Cakes and other treats are always being made and decorated when I walk in.  \n\nFresh tortillas always being made at the Tortilleria.  There they are standing in a row.  Big ones.  Small ones.  Some as big as your head.  Deedly Dee! ;)\n\nIf ever I'm feeling lazy and not wanting to make my own salsa - I'm going to hit up the salsa bar here.  I've tried the salsas with food from the food court and it's always tasty.\n\nAnd speaking of the  food court - I've eaten here quite a number of times.  Very tasty no mater what you get.  And I've almost gotten it all.  Last visit, I purchased some pulled pork to make my Cubano Rollups.  \n\nPRM - You're awesome!", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9mYDx_FUDB5YBELMepBM7Q", "review_id": "WI6NGc7nzP-_n2SIs8ThMw", "text": "Oh wow...we found machaca here...took it back on the plane.  Has an incredible and cheap Fonda....tons of choices.  Pasole was special.  Worlds latest pork rinds...great fresh tortillas.  Love this super mercado", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KOMPkranWGGhpn3QKEvdNw", "review_id": "J7VVa8n6xrJO-k83gIeGyA", "text": "Fiesta time but not for the faint of heart!  Fresh roasted green chili is a passion of mine and if I am hosting a party they are a \"must have.\"  If you are in the mood for a Mexican field trip - head on over to Ranch Market.  Homemade corn & flour tortillas, expansive selection of chiles, excellent salsa bar and avocados were 59 cents/pd!  I highly recommend their marinated chicken thighs.  Tip: As you throw on grill, double check and cut off quills left in the skin.  Super tasty!\n\nProduce is somewhat sketch.  I bought a number of limes for Margaritas and needed 2X more.  They were nearly juice-less - if that is even a word.\n\nAll-n-all...I love this place.  It is a riot.  Where else in Phoenix will you find a Scrambled Eggs & Hot Dog or Scrambled Eggs & Bologna as two of your breakfast burrito choices?", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "45V7-1r79DEG0HbuaKYIlg", "review_id": "nMNDIbTpTJA6Fxey8aGBSA", "text": "My roommate and I were throwing a party, and I was brave enough to decide to do a full Louisiana style shrimp boil. It's not shrimp season. :(\nThe price per pound was more than I expected - and I realized that either a Hispanic or Asian market is the way to go for getting a good deal. Ranch Market had medium shrimp, shell and head on, in frozen 4 pound boxes. Perfect - as I was getting 20 pounds!\nThe roommate and I headed down around noon on Saturday. We were both hungry, so decided to grab a bite before shopping. He had a bowl of posole and a quesadilla. I wanted the sopa - but they weren't offered that day, so opted for the taco salad with carne asada instead. Delicioso! I opted for a jamaica to wash it down - but now the watermelon agua fresca is calling to me! The dining area (lots of picnic tables) was clean. The salsa/condiment bar was fresh and well stocked. Every employee we dealt with was friendly and efficient.\nAfter filling our bellies, we got some produce (all was very fresh, well displayed and notably less expensive than the Fry's near the house), picked up the shrimp and headed out.\nI know I will be back for more specialty items, produce, meat and fish - and the bakery section!\nIt's a bit far out of my way to do the regular weekly grocery shopping here - especially as we're getting into summer and I don't know I could get perishables home before they perish...but Ranch is hitting my rotation for sure!", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 8, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "qa05pUVNapADHZXpHMPMeA", "review_id": "kGodhV1Udd4DzvdjYO2x0w", "text": "I was completely skeptical about Phoenix Ranch Market when my wife said we were going to go check it out last week, so skeptical that I told her I didn't want to go, in all honesty... what could possibly be so good about a little grocery store in a not particularly good part of downtown Phoenix after all? EVERYTHING. Prices lower than Walmart, the largest selection of 89 cent pastries I've ever seen, several small \"restaurants\", full cows heads for only 49.99, a vast selection of specialty items most grocery stores don't carry much of (Hispanic stuff, fruits, vegetables), plus, it's probably the most clean grocery store I've ever been in. While we don't live close enough to make this our go-to grocery store, I can guarantee you'll see us here several times a month from now on. Five big fat ones for sure.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bwmXfjwrogAaGqV33kSVpQ", "review_id": "4u3k9fjuh24nyJ8zjgSIMw", "text": "I love horchata. Their horchata alone would be 5 starts.  Sweet and creamy without being overly sweet, and not that fake powder stuff!! The other aguas frescas looked very good. Wish I had more friends with me to sample the rest. \n\nI didn't find the food itself to be anything special. Taco meats were dry so I just piled on onions, cilantro, lime and salsa verde. Ceviche was good but had a slight hint of \"fishiness.\"  5 tacos for $6 was ok, but I was expecting cheaper for some reason. I think their whole cooked meats are a better deal - $7 for a whole pollo asado, 5.99/lb ribs and carnitas. I didn't try it, but come with a few people and split those items or take home. \n\nThere are some great deals to be found in the rest of the market.  3lb/99c bananas, 59c/lb white onion, 10lb/$1 watermelon are things I remember. Come here if you want your Mexican nopales (cactus), peppers, spices,  and the like.  Some of the fruits and produce looked great, others not so much.  So I guess you'd have to be lucky for what you need to be fresh.  \n\nMaybe if I'm craving menudo on weekends, I might come back to try.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hfB5Aa8euV8dM0YvP_iLhA", "review_id": "TxPFXVZzZ3QTfBLo1ud4xA", "text": "This place is awesome. Even if you don't need anything, just go here and check it out. It's HUGE and filled with every kind of Mexican food you can possibly imagine. Everything is really cheap and they have TONS of fresh produce. They also have a large selection of hot sauces which I love. I haven't eaten there but my roommate used to go all the time and grab food from the little cafeteria looking area. Highly recommended. Need to try the rotisserie chicken that you walk past on your way in one day. Also, look for the gigantic pig head over by the meat. Disgusting, but photo worthy.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hi7VohxSS5OBt98w4j8t4A", "review_id": "h8SPKpktAvV10OVlyT1vQw", "text": "I was so excited to visit Ranch Market, as I never have before. I have been to Food City near my house, which I love, but I heard Ranch Market was like a Food City on steroids.\n\nI was disappointed by a few things...\n\nFirst the good. It's huge and has every Mexican delicacy you can think of. Awesome bakery, tortilleria, hot foods, huge cheese section, random pig body parts in the cheese section. \n\nMy tummy was growling so I decided to get a bean burrito before I shopped. The people working there were quite disorganized. There were 2 people ahead of me. I person ordered a cup of green chili and the other person ordered a side of rice. Between 3 employees it took 5 minutes to get our three orders out. After getting my burrito, I turn around and my cart with a couple items in it was gone! I seriously turned my back just for 30 seconds. It was obvious it was mine... hmmmm.\n\nLuckily the burrito was delicious. Do not underestimate the power of a good, simple bean burrito. The tortilla was puffy, the beans creamy, the cheese gooey. Yum.\n\nI go get myself another cart and by the time I get to the produce section I realize the handle of my cart is quite sticky. Yuck. Thank God for hand sanitizer in my purse.\n\nYes, the produce section is huge and has great variety. I saw some childhood favorites there... nopales, jicama, etc. The sale prices on produce were very good. However, the quality of some items were bad. The tomatoes were on sale, but they weren't even ripe. They were pale pink. I didn't even bother. The lemons were mushy and infested with flies. \n\nThe condition of the store in general was run down and dirty. A cooler holding frozen fruit was filthy. The lack of sanitation made me a bit nervous.\n\nAlso making me nervous were the many unsupervised children running amok, pulling things off shelves and just creating chaos. I almost accidentally hit a few with my cart. \n\nStill, I came out of Ranch Market with lots of produce, lots of pork for carnitas, fresh cheeses, fresh tortillas all for under $30. With a delicious bean burrito in my belly. Yep, I call it a good night.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sz8DscQ6fDIB770cuerbuw", "review_id": "NGOOe7zfXeuAZCuURdXk6w", "text": "Stumbled across this place early on a Saturday morning. Had a great breakfast burrito and horchata at the tortilliaeria and only wish I had hours to walk the rows of great produce. \n\nDefinitely going back!", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AMP2DVvE3I8HTcy9pfViVw", "review_id": "DMu9_Ge_-X980c3dzHl-mQ", "text": "I have been going to this ranch market for at least eight years. Here is my review.\nThe foods are not the same as they used to be. We bought some tortillas and they usually last about a week, but they started growing mold about three days after.. never used to be this way. \nThe service we had was terrible when we went for breakfast one morning. The guy at the counter was not very professional and made this face when we asked for eggs, it was like he only wanted us to buy something already made.  When we used to go before they were always more than willing to cook us whatever we needed. On my way back to my table, an employee even walked right into me with no apology!  It used to be so different here.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gtVWDi4TKXUtf7bFDTvEfA", "review_id": "3smiaCk5xS32n2WxHsAjDw", "text": "Needed a place to eat before departure and stumbled on this place. Very  nice people and the food was delish. We ordered tacos and quesadilla - fresh tortillas and fresh meat and huge portions for a very low price ! We were very amazed and left extremely full and satisfied with the service and hospitality we received. I would totally come again!", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MNfOCJZsbtMbnDlvJ1LKeQ", "review_id": "gLgY9tUHkT5iqOk8gdkKKw", "text": "I shop here sometimes and it's a very busy market, but everything is fresh. My favorite thing to get here is the fresh corn tortillas they make.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "b2DKC4kC8-QeSeGZ_MF3XQ", "review_id": "sWpQ9G3CuAAGhCD1BcFOJw", "text": "Gotta love this store.  Almost like taking a trip south of the border.  Authentic Mexican Bakery, frescas and a nice eating area with both the normal everyday burros/tacos you see everywhere but with other goodies as well. Fresh flour tortillas and a good butcher shop and cheese shop.  A great place to take visitors to also to get a taste of the Southwest.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0vscrHoajVRa1Yk19XWdwA", "review_id": "LaShJ9wd5-OhFwYuF1tw4Q", "text": "I used to be an avid food city shopper until I found Ranch market. This store is super clean, organized and has amazingly affordable fresh produce. I literally grocery shop nowhere else. I'm in love.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5mvaOdV7nyKCP2Xct7yDTw", "review_id": "XtbuT-hnpF9Mt1YfweHS8A", "text": "If you have the time to plan a grocery shopping trip around making it to a Ranch Market here in the valley, I would advise doing so. And go without a list. You will not cooperate with your list once you've walked through the entry to the glorious Ranch Market. \n\nDo also go when you have the time to enjoy the market as it is always bustling and the check out lines can take a while. \n\nI almost always walk out of RM with some fresh pico, and other salsas depending on my mood, and some fresh chips to go with that. I then usually wander until I come up with some Mexican meal I want to make and go at it. \n\nPricing is great as you can find prices similar to a Food City or Walmart. All fair and same good stuff. \n\nOnly knock I have is the food they serve inside RM at the food bar, while deliicous smelling, and also well priced, has not always been high quality. So I skip the food bar, and drop my good grocery money on the fresh made items and other ingredients necessary for a yummy mexican meal.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y73f-Vv38NWs2wIXOemfuQ", "review_id": "oXo6W8xwcGpHeMbaOxYtgw", "text": "I'm spoiled by the Cardenas franchise in the Coachella Valley so this is just an okay Mexican market. A lot of the fruit was cheap but overly ripe (avocados, kiwi, etc). The corn tortillas are cheap, a fresh packet of 70 is only 2.99. Also got good deals on herbs (cilantro & parsley). I would not buy meat here. The couple in front of me bought ground beef & the plastic had come off of the top on the conveyor built. Neither they nor the cashier seemed pertubed by that!", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "geHaN4ezsQuB-n3fxSMOLQ", "review_id": "E4qc7Q8xWp-8dzQGkouKhg", "text": "Just had the best fresh pressed juice ever for $6 for a huge drink. A great variety of fresh fruits and vegetables squeezed as I watched. Pineapples, beats, apples, cactus, orange.  Delicious.  This drink would've been $12 at a juice shop. \n\nI stumbled into the shop for some guacamole.  Got some great fresh shrimp ceviche.  What an incredible find!", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "B0NLSDYQSmYIdXLTcEK8kw", "review_id": "b10CIIO17Ur4lyrdZ9T0Ew", "text": "really inexpensive produce, delicious freshly baked tortillas, amazing fresh juices, just like in south america! and really overall my favorite grocer in the valley! i love supporting local markets, and this one tops them all!", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r9Tx5-NCGn0ODv4sy2mSXQ", "review_id": "_l9zyPC2rkwMOhd3ozc8nA", "text": "Amazing place with many choices~ if you are around this area, definitely stop by and get some fresh fruit as well", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lT8vDFmWTWWSvo4QLJt_Uw", "review_id": "kTgPlnGoqRvPl8OnVgG7QQ", "text": "The carne ASADA tacos are delicious. .. And the price aren't bad at all... But, if in a hurry expect to wait there is never a sorry line to pay for your food.", "business_id": "VXIkI9_EbDbYHeO9IzKjJg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "-bO7P1OtJBKN3rlGpolaFA", "review_id": "OYiOaA1qAssSOc_W6IGg_w", "text": "TASC, Inc. - Treatment Assessment Screening Center, a.k.a. scary drug testing place at the end of my block where I had to go to pee in a cup for my new job.  I venture down to the end of my block in my suit at 8:30 a.m.; and of course, even though it's supposed to be open at that time, all the door's are still locked.  None of the doors are clearly marked, so I wander around and end up at a door marked \"business\" something.  The door's locked, but I look inside and see a young woman who looks at me and points upstairs.  Keep in mind, I'm in a suit.  So I walk upstairs and form a line behind another guy who's waiting in front of another locked door.  \n\nFifteen minutes go by, and now there's a line of about 15 people, most of them in street clothes, and I'm standing there in a suit.  Great.  Finally the door opens (phew) and we all shuffle in and the receptionist hands us clipboards with forms to fill out.  I start filling out the form, but after trying to figure out why there's so many questions about my drug use, family life, and court mandates, I realize I must have the wrong form.  I walk up to the receptionist, tell her I'm from the court, and she laughes and says I'm in the wrong office, I need to go back downstairs.  \n\nSo I go downstairs, back to the same door I had originally gone to, and the young woman that originally pointed me upstairs laughs and asks me why I went upstairs.  Seriously?  But it doesn't end there, because then the woman hands me a cup, and I stand there like a moron because I thought they were going to draw blood or something (and I'm not sure why I thought that).  But of course I went to the bathroom right before I left my house, so I had to leave, drive to Starbucks, grab a bottle of water and a cup of coffee, drink them both down, and then head back to TASC to finish.  And by this time, it's about 10:00 a.m. and I have to park halfway down my street b/c tons of people are there to get tested - not the nicest business/clientele to have at the end of one's block.  Still, I suppose it's got to be somewhere ....", "business_id": "M-4pyUDq6jWwDvvoQTIS-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "C6IOtaaYdLIT5fWd7ZYIuA", "review_id": "p3XUHoAiFiaX1iulQirfJg", "text": "I had to go here as a kid. I was busted shoplifting and sent here for a day. It was crazy, I met a guy from my highschool there and we are best-o-friends still. (15yrs later) We were the only ones there that were not drunk, loaded, or in trouble for beating someone up til near death.", "business_id": "M-4pyUDq6jWwDvvoQTIS-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AIr0fG0lA7jJTMVRYiBwkw", "review_id": "TV24v81LTQox4BDhChJhcQ", "text": "I write this review for the people who are in my position, and if you dont understand why SOME people are made to go here for petty offenses dont read this and judge because you dont understand what bullshit it is. The people who work here are cool and respectful and I understand its their \"job\" to run this place, but in reality its just another stunt by the government to rob people of their money and time. Most everyone assigned to this program cant even afford it which puts them in a even worse situation. The goverment pulls this crap cuz they know they can and piss people off more which in turn makes most situations worse. For the people who can relate for getting in \"trouble\" for the smallest thing and have to at least pay $1,500 to get something small off your record is complete shit.", "business_id": "M-4pyUDq6jWwDvvoQTIS-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BwmH9GaI98S6nEfj3IEaWQ", "review_id": "4Swacrqgku-8wpUS_N89FQ", "text": "If this is a place to help people it is a poor excuse. Judges of the county court say probation officers will help you and that is because they are not under oath. Everyones eyes that work there pass judgement on you. They don't care about you or your situation. I couldn't tell the people that work there from the people that are ordered to go there. The receptionist(if that is here title) was completely rude to people as if they are supposed to know what to do. The information paper that is to inform you about things to stay away from as far as incidental exposure to certain types of alcohol that could contaminate your u.a. Is poorly informed. Phone tag is a number one priority and when you do get to talk  to someone they always seem to have something better to do. I can't believe the frame of mind that the government allows these people to represent them. Sanitation is lacking in a big way. They expect you to be on time yet they can't open their doors on time. Practice what you preach and understand not all people that are there are actually guilty. And how is it that people that have d.u.i. And get breathalyzers can still go out and drink and get by the system and still drink. yet marijuana offenders can't have a beer once and awhile. Last time I checked d.u.i. Killed more people than stoners. Nice to know the system works. Waste of time and of course the money. They don't care. End of story. Oh and one more thing. The hours that they are operate do not make sense. Why would have people start testing in midday. Don't you think most people either work early morning till five and or start a midday shift till late at night. 11 to 9? Really?Really? So they are there to help but only when it's convenient  for those who work there. Come on people. Being in that program would make anyone want to do drugs", "business_id": "M-4pyUDq6jWwDvvoQTIS-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aHuT-eiSBLORLJT3hmuboQ", "review_id": "ZQCOnuYLwRCDL02oCdbLrA", "text": "What a horrible horrible place.\n\nI had  DUI and was looking for an assessment to get my license back and then later to take the required classes.  I had the option of going to several counseling centers but looked at going to TASC because it is near my work.  The amount of hours that they wanted me to have was reasonable but they wanted me to participate in their color systems, the same system drug offenders have to use for their probation.  I initially signed on to it but after realizing that I would have to call every single weekday and possibly come in to pee (regardless if I was across town or not) at a fee of $20 each time.  Wow.  What a scam.\n\nSo I called to tell them that I decided to use another facility that doesn't have such ridiculous rules and the counselor/head of TASC was screaming at me over the phone telling me that I was a dishonest abuser who just didn't want to take their UA tests.  I told her, you are right.  I don't want to call every day and pay you ungodly money because I DON\"T HAVE TO.  I told her that furthermore, judging by her attitude and customer service skills I can see that the only customers that she will ever have are the ones that the courts FORCE to go to them\n\nI really feel bad for those that have to go to TASC, The staff is rude and the whole thing is a scam.  They charge ungodly money for the tests and the system requires so many random tests that, in my opinion, it is set up for people to not be able to make it or fail.\n\nIf you have a choice, DO NOT go to TASC, they just want your money and they think you are nothing but a piece of shit.  Even their head counselors are used to screaming at and demeaning their customers.\n\nI went to a different facility where they are professional and where they test every few months at their expense.", "business_id": "M-4pyUDq6jWwDvvoQTIS-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "efgZLLyiNC2K2U7OAOWZlw", "review_id": "PLNsM90EwGBxFGpDsoj6fA", "text": "TASC is government run tax payer funded legal extortion.  I live in Cali had a bong confiscated in AZ, no arrest, no ticket and now I have to jump through hoops to avoid a class 6 felony on my record.  FUCK AZ AND FUCK TASC", "business_id": "M-4pyUDq6jWwDvvoQTIS-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "uZuaH28fepDCNlKVrOCG-A", "text": "Being a guy who always perfers to have service done at the dealer for convienence, loaner cars, and recourse if there are any problems, it's just too damned expensive to do a BMW Inspection II with fluid flushes. Chapman wanted over $1,200.... Bavarian did it for under $500 and let me choose which fluids would be used on the car. \n\nThey are friendly people with conversational skills who seem genuinely interested in making sure that you are happy with what you got. There is no pressure to get extra services that you may or may not need, and nobody is trying to sell you things that could do more harm than good, unlike *ahem* Atwood European. \n\nI picked up my car at the end of the day as promised, and they'd put my sunscreen in my windshiled while it was parked, and the mechanic came out to help me back out of a tight parking lot. Anyone can perform an oil change and fluid flushes, but it's the little details like being honest, helpful, and pleasant that make the difference.", "business_id": "OceUtK4lKAziifRdkRh4Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WCKZOvJ0rBRqI3NfCnh5Ig", "review_id": "ov7RNIRbBJPhYb3I0so2oA", "text": "My BMW was making a strange noise a few months ago.  Took to Chapman BMW on Camelback and was told my car needed a new radiator, mechatronics sealing sleve, upper strout mounts, etc.  Total quoted was $3200 in \"required repairs.\"  Same day I took my car to Bavarian Motors - told radiator was fine, just leak in hose. Same with sealing sleeve -- no leaking transmission fluid.  Replaced strut mounts and hoses and price was $470 -- a lot better than my $3200 price given to me at Chapman.  This has happened several other times too with Chapman where I was given very high costs for repairs only later to learn items weren't broken or needing service.", "business_id": "OceUtK4lKAziifRdkRh4Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Yt3uDd4wW-yTuYBZwIKk1g", "review_id": "nSm4LTZs_xi3uoFPzTu90Q", "text": "Screw the dealership! Bavarian is where it's at. 1/3 the cost, friendly, and BMW parts. They replaced an ignition coil for my 325 and had it done by the end of the day. I'll be getting my service done at Bavarian from now on.", "business_id": "OceUtK4lKAziifRdkRh4Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PIBd8pZdqUoju0ehEJPuXQ", "review_id": "MBQ1bPFHfHbx-AH6dmhZgQ", "text": "Having just moved to the Phoenix area, and after being burnt previously buy a dealership in Portland, Or. I decided that relying on the professionalism of a BMW Dealership Service Department was not going to get me anywhere but broke and frustrated. I found Bavarian Motors here on YELP and I was not at all disappointed. Ray got me in quick and had the car ready the next day. No up sells, no hassles, a truly pleasant experience, to include the final bill. Even the folks from Enterprise Car Rental, who he set me up with, had nothing but good to say about this shop and their reputation.  As long as I am in the Valley here, Ray and his team will be the ones taking care of my 2 BEEMERS.\n\nBTW - Ray do you do Harley Davidson's too by chance?\n\nKeep up the good, honest, and friendly work !", "business_id": "OceUtK4lKAziifRdkRh4Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7kNPTNDDwZAKJyxkomuimA", "review_id": "4rTJtXxQ2_WfsykdQMcrvA", "text": "I took my Mini to Bavarian Auto after being at the dealership and having a less than fantastic time there. I absolutely love the mechanics at Bavarian. They had the weird issue on my car - which turned out to be a nail stuck in the ABS - solved within an hour and were completely honest on what dealership recommendations actually needed to be taken care of right away. I have had a few other issues with my car over the past year and have been able to call them and get honest advice right away. I highly recommend this shop to anyone with a Mini or BMW!", "business_id": "OceUtK4lKAziifRdkRh4Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "XNUID_eWSQ_7EBl-tbmuTg", "review_id": "aF77m21bC9iHcvIiydTGzQ", "text": "I knew I was in the right place when...\nI spied a quote taped to the wall about the invaluable price of honesty and quality.\n\nI knew I was in the right place when...\nat least eight certificates of completion by their employees and owners lined the top of the office walls.\n\nI knew I was in the right place when...\nI saw their love of BMW's evident in the racing team they sponsor.\n\nI knew I was in the right place when...\nI explained my psychotic attachment to the car and Ken was kind enough to talk me through their repair procedure. \n\nI knew I was in the right place when...\nI was given a ride back to my house by the OWNER (30+ years) who flies around the country to learn new things about the cars he services. LOVE the flag detailing on the company (aka HIS) car!\n\nLook I'll be honest, the shop isn't sleek like a dealer's and I find that comforting.*  It means they put their efforts under the hoods of the cars they service rather than in upscale sofas, noshes and newspapers. \n\nThese guys take pride in what they do. One trip and I'm in love.\n\nI will never go back to Chapman BMW on Camelback when I can have excellence, pride, quality and affordability from Ken and the team at Bavarian Motors.\n\n*For the record it's not a pig stye. it's homey and comfortable... Like a family's refrigerator with the kids' drawings and good grades on it.", "business_id": "OceUtK4lKAziifRdkRh4Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "evIzZLbCpz04LlZz1FoiVA", "review_id": "RxoQSE7TeW9jfg-0kUB63A", "text": "After researching indie shops on various sites including yelp and m3forum, I decided to take my '04 M3 to Bavarian.  I had a pretty vigorous oil leak and wanted them to install a new fuel filter and emergency brake pads.  I dealt with Ray who could not have been more pleasant.  These guys really take their reputation seriously and do thorough, honest work.  They found the leaking component and called me before doing any work.  Their prices were reasonable, a fraction of what the dealer would have charged and no doubt with much better and personal customer service.  They kept me posted on progress and completed the work sooner than expected.  Ray was just terrific to work with and though I will continue to do my own regular maintenance, anything else that comes up will be done at Bavarian no doubt.  Thanks guys, I'll def recommend you on the M3/BMW on line forums as people are often asking for local indie shop recs!", "business_id": "OceUtK4lKAziifRdkRh4Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SkPYsxtWp4Vbde7DRWFF4w", "review_id": "Kva0G4j1V0nA4D3ofhMEUQ", "text": "Today was my first visit to Bavarian, and while it was just an oil change and spark plugs, these guys were quick, fair and friendly, not to mention substantially less expensive than the dealer.  I will be taking my '07 335 back as needed in the future.\n\nI realized last month it was time to walk away from the shiny showroom and free coffee after Chapman BMW on Camelback refused to complete repairs covered under the CPO warranty (thanks to their liberal definition of \"normal wear and tear\").  I'm glad I've found a place that will help ease the transition back into paying for maintenance and repairs.", "business_id": "OceUtK4lKAziifRdkRh4Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OaqnrdmDVX5cwc6OwZg_cw", "review_id": "0rhNi_J_jvRRMiCjVfO2qg", "text": "Thanks ray you saved me over $1000 dollars on my clutch, well worth the visit. My m is singing to a new tune. That's for being patient on my flywheel.", "business_id": "OceUtK4lKAziifRdkRh4Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SvDT9gxFzxEdCWnpiEGy3A", "review_id": "CRlG_3L-idnW7K4Onrshqg", "text": "When I first bought my pre-owned 325i I knew I would need to find a good shop that would not gouge me every time it made a strange noise, or a light came on the dash... This was shop #2 (of 3) that I tried. I knew I had a coolant leak and Ray and crew accurately assessed it by replacing EVERYTHING in the cooling department to the tune of $1,400. Ugh fine, in AZ that last thing I wanted to worry about was the stupid cooling. \n\nNow the tragedy (kinda)\nI drove to LA in the BMW all happy as could be, and upon arrival a nice lady drove up alongside me and said: \"YOUR CAR IS LEAKING GREEN STUFF ON THE ROAD!!\"\n(all obscenities from me omitted) After some distraught moments, and luckily having a gas station/shop 50 feet away, the tech saw that a coolant plug cap on the bottom of the radiator had come completely undone, which was very odd. After replacing the plug and refilling the coolant I was on my way. \n\nOn Monday I called Ray to ask if this would be an ongoing issue. He seemingly shrugged off my concerns with a \"sorry that happened\" and sounded like he had more important clients to tend too. \n\nI went to this shop based on the other Yelp reviews I had seen about it, and I will be first to admit that Ray does know his stuff when it comes to cars. But overall I was somewhat disappointed with the service I was given and will be moving on to find a better fit for me.", "business_id": "OceUtK4lKAziifRdkRh4Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EsJQCG0cLBjvGXIaN5XuEw", "review_id": "eJ3_mRai2qdKrYzzlTHopA", "text": "After my warranty expired or non warranty issues for my 325I. I would only let Bavarian motors off of 16th St. service my car. No job to small and they always answer my calls and take my questions. Up front pricing. They honored their one year warranty when my gasket failed 11 months later. I'm always glad to see this shop get the jobs and get them done. Even if I wait to have my car serviced for minor or large issues no sweat off my back. You can leave the car there. I been a customer since 2008.", "business_id": "OceUtK4lKAziifRdkRh4Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g5QxNUDDU3iATH1H-vE8Og", "review_id": "a1pBn0s2wOsQOGkb8wpA5g", "text": "Huge thanks to Bavarian Motors for the fantastic job restoring my poor Mini-S. We've been long-time satisfied customers for routine maintenance and wear-out replacements, but this was a definite stretch.   \n\nThe damage was extensive, yet they went to great pains to get every detail right - duplicating wherever possible the custom features originally chosen.  I love my Mini, and they understood the connection.  They worked successfully with the insurance adjuster and settlement was equitable and fast.\n\nMost of all, the kindness and concern shown for me was amazing.  Andrew went out of his way to make sure I had not been injured, and more than once comforted me with the statement, \"People are what's important, not cars.\" \n\nI have to agree: the people at Bavarian Motors are the draw- the great service and repair grow out of their care and concern for everything they do.  \n\nMy car looks magnificent and runs like a charm!\n\nThanks guys!", "business_id": "OceUtK4lKAziifRdkRh4Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I4nAWGoPXUjbY5f_bOnMTg", "review_id": "LE6EdvVP2gvUhg5y7VoDXw", "text": "We love Bavarian! They have serviced two of our BMWs. They always do a thorough, honest job. The car often needs less than BMW says it does. Bavarian tells you straight what is really necessary & charges a very fair price. Go to them over the dealership every time. Highly recommend them.", "business_id": "OceUtK4lKAziifRdkRh4Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GsV3NW9Yo7kSWopE3ekk6g", "review_id": "pzj1lRFpUPPjByU8uP2ixw", "text": "Bad Customer Service is always a sign that they really don't care that much anout doing a good job.\n\nI have been putting off maintenance on my Mini Coop a little longer than necessary, and I am anticipating alot of work being needed. So, the plan was to drop off the car after work on Friday. It just so happens while I was working on my sales route, I visited \nan account that happened to be rite next door to \"Bavarian Motors\".  Having never been there before, I decided to case out the joint and see if this was the right place for my business. Well, I am glad I did that because it is definately not.  I walked in and encountered a guy by the name of \"Andy Garcia\", who I believe is the owner of the Shop. He was sitting at his desk doing paperwork. When he saw me walk in, he appeared to be uninterested in talking to me. I began explaining to him my situation.\nSuddenly, he interupted me and scolded me for leaning against his stupid door jam.\n\"Can you not put your dirty hands allover my door jam please\", he said. Surprised, I responded \"What? Are you serious?\"  The freaking jerk seemed to be more interested in keeping the whit paint on his door jam clean than adressing my concerns about my car. News flash buddy, you work in a mechanic shop! It is not a Dentist office!\nI asked him, \"Do you even care about earning my business?\".  \"well, you are cleaner than most people who come through here\", he replied.   \"What?!  Are you kidding me?!?!\"\n\nSo, that is my 5 minute experience at \"Bavarian Motors\", and I assure you it will be my last. These people forget that if you work at a service shop, ocassionaly you are going to have to deal with customers. If you don't like that idea, sell your business and go work as a janitor somewhere, so you can clean door jams all day and never have to talk to strangers!", "business_id": "OceUtK4lKAziifRdkRh4Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HG8Wc8uNVfVg6NFeexlbeQ", "review_id": "uey7eRJkqff3Sg208-j48Q", "text": "Honest, well-priced service! I'm so glad I found them because working with Chapman BMW is a nightmare! Bavarian even gave me instructions over the phone on how to change the battery in my keyless entry remote when Chapman wanted my vin number just to let me know if it was possible to change the battery. Thank you, Bavarian Motors!", "business_id": "OceUtK4lKAziifRdkRh4Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XNUID_eWSQ_7EBl-tbmuTg", "review_id": "-WcpA-8JmxtFXxrxRaW41A", "text": "I hit something on the freeway on-ramp and lost power. The second call I made was to Bavarian informing them I was coming in on a flat bed. AAA towing rocked and I eas there in no time.\n\nAndrew called and told me what the problem was and its cost. I asked if its possible to add oil change and engine mounts. We'd discussed mounts at the last visit, there was a wear mark on an pipe.\n\nI was expecting at least another day to get my car fixed. \n\nIt took about 38 hours from accident time to fix plus adding in extra repairs to get my car back.\n\nAnd affordable for BMW!\n\nBavarian Motors... you rock my face off!!!", "business_id": "OceUtK4lKAziifRdkRh4Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-sLSEmykeSipl7e8MoA9yQ", "review_id": "UOURWcpgBC2pJjdDgSppag", "text": "Used this company through my appliance warranty. They were contracted for my job by Home Depot. The women that I spoke to on the phone were friendly and efficient. The technician however was far from friendly and actually bordered on rude. The service was completed adequately and my washing machine is now working. However, it was over a week from their first service call to get it working as they don't stock the motor required to fix my GE washer. Normally this wouldn't seem odd to me, however I have two family members that had the same problem with their GE washer and found endless Internet posts indicating that this a known issue with washers in general, but especially GE. When I had my refrigerator serviced through the same warranty, but different service company, they had a variety of expensive parts with them on the first visit and completed the job without needing to order anything or return. The same was true of a family members experience with this same washer. The service company came with motor in hand and repaired the same day.\n\nBut again, it was repaired and it was repaired properly. I was however disappointed to be without a washer for over a week and bothered by the attitude of the technician. The job was completed and I don't expect to have any further issues, but I also won't use this service company again, even if going through my warranty.", "business_id": "5CfsPNHmj7J8l1qXk-USsw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9zojQp5cEbeNuZSkTg1h2g", "review_id": "XobWAKkNyfRJRloVXQbnEA", "text": "I have a service contract on my washer.  This is the only company that comes out to my area for appliance repair, so I have no choice.  In the past I have always had issues getting things repaired within a reasonable time.  In the past I've waited 2-3 months after getting the run around from Metro Appliance.  This time I waited 2 weeks.  I didn't complain even though the repair guy promised 1 week.  I guess they are getting better.", "business_id": "5CfsPNHmj7J8l1qXk-USsw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZvvxtxeTad9t3ZoxdNYe_g", "review_id": "cZIfXbih7-QW_JElHpVKhQ", "text": "Referred by home warranty company for service on a Whirlpool fridge.  Rather efficient I thought for this limited transaction.  They attempted to contact me at 7AM next business day after I placed service call with the warranty company offering an appointment slot that same morning.  I missed the call and didn't hear the voicemail until an hour or so later, but they still had slot available and were at the house within an hour.  To my embarrassment the source of the knocking noise coming from the fridge was just the  metal lever in the un-connected ice maker that had been knocked into the \"on\" position by frozen foodstuffs  - it periodically trying to gauge level of non-existent ice in tray and banging as it scraped past food blocking it on the way down,  Scheduler was polite, professional, and pleasant to speak with.  Only my housemate met and dealt with the repairman, and I have no report of negative dealings there.\n\nOnly complaint is I think they charge the home warranty customer more for the service call than they do for customers with no service contract.  The terms of the home warranty specify that the contract holder is responsible for the cost of the service call up to the $85 deductible, which becomes the default amount  - though for customers off the street, the charge is significantly less - by $20 or more - that however, may be more appropriately laid at the foot of the warranty company and the terms of the contract than this provider who provided amazingly rapid response to our self-created illusion of a problem.", "business_id": "5CfsPNHmj7J8l1qXk-USsw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1d6qiQ_B71N3OaoSE0BxgQ", "review_id": "lFTEssytrxDgJeFutcWmaw", "text": "This company is HORRIBLE!! They don't know the meaning of customer service. If you are unlucky enough to have them assigned to you from Lowes or Home Depot request another service provider. The scheduler Julie is I must say the rudest customer service person I have had the displeasure of dealing with in a long time. They came out and looked at my leaking washing machine and my dryer. Said nothing was wrong. After they tech left I found a scratch on my washing machine glass top. This company is full of crack pots who need a reality check. Nice job Julie!", "business_id": "5CfsPNHmj7J8l1qXk-USsw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 11, "useful": 12, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "iwWBF3nKoRMoy1sbkLJwvg", "review_id": "FZbeNUrhmKK-R8xr2C_KZQ", "text": "Holy Mother of God! If you share your home with a four-footed creature, this place will be your new Disneyland! The owner of Halo turned me on to this place a couple of weeks ago and I finally made my trip over. It's not your typical shopping experience, so if you are faint hearted, don't even attempt it during the warmer months!\n\nThis place wholesales to pet stores and service providers, but as they are a locally owned and family run establishment, they open up their warehouse to the general public. Basically, you get to go rummage around their warehouse, along with their workers who are pulling huge orders, and fill up your basket or cart with anything you can imagine that is pet related (except for food). I mean good lord, I didn't even know they made facial scrub products for dogs and had no clue that they had specialty shampoos for red heads, blondes, and brunettes!!!\n\nBut let's take a tour of my cart:\ntennis ball squeaky bone - check\nchicken jerky  - check\nchicken rice balls - check\nodor eliminator candles - check\nhappy bunny buffs - check (oh yeah these rock)\nwindow kitty bed - check\ncase of greenie things - check\nremote controlled citronella training collar - check\nhorribly embarrassing foo foo collar decoration - check\n\nHere are few things you should know before you go:\n1) There is a $25 minimum purchase (not sure if that is the same on line).\n2) Every single one of their products is on their website or in their catalog and that is where you will find pricing info.\n3) They have tiered pricing, so if you are buying one of an item, you will pay the highest amount. Each item has a \"bulk\" price which kicks in when you buy 3 to 12 of that item (depending on the product).\n4) Prices ROCK, even the highest price is about 20% less than the big box pet stores and as much as 50% less than the boutiques. I went to look for a spray training collar (the non-shock kind) for my youngest dog and it was literally 60% less than the best price I could find anywhere else.\n5) You have to put it together... if you are buying a crate or carrier, they will get it to your car, but  you have to assemble it yourself.\n6) They have two full walls covered with clearance items that you will never see on line or in a catalogue.\n7) This place is only open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but phone and web orders can be picked up until 5:00 p.m.\n8) The warehouse is cooled by coolers and was hotter than a son of a bitch when I was there. Industrial fans be damned... nothing is going to make you cooler - but a deal is a deal. Go in the cooler months and stock up, or shop on line.  http://www.ryanspet.com/ryanspet/default.asp?\n\nThe staff is INCREDIBLY nice (especially considering that they must be rattled by the heat during the summer). As you are wandering the aisles, they make sure you know they are there to answer questions, pull box, help you find a specific item, etc.\n\nThey also have a sharpening service in their sister building, where you can get your shears spiffed up for a reasonable price.\n\nSeriously this place is a must go for anyone that feels compelled to spoil their four-footed companions. Let's just say that I was almost crushed when I broke out the bags and I didn't have to have a good cry on the way home for spending too much!", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9ojTY6akKarpt1t0YeFJXg", "review_id": "VfbXyFvpl0ir2iNw4ADVtQ", "text": "Been shopping Ryan's Pet Supplies for last 5 years, best bet in town, great, helpfull staff\nsave your time and go to the best!\nMatt C.", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qo7OFaG6cY3nHyzVHaRskw", "review_id": "qG1CKfgs-849gUALE2y7RA", "text": "You can order online (which I find a pain and never do) or go to the store directly. It's like a big warehouse that you wander through trying to find what you want. I do admit to being frustrated sometimes trying to find certain items. The staff is friendly. I never have any problems ordering from the phone and if something needs returned I've never had a problem. \n\nThe nicest  thing about Ryan's is they have the BEST prices on pet products hands down that I have seen.", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "hFtlFksrcLaWHGPNa6SmeA", "review_id": "_tKz4rw6deuFuFHifGDvRw", "text": "yup, this place is awesome! I finally went yesterday and here's what I got for $78 plus a free bag of treats\n\n-big bag of chicken jerky\n-TiGi shampoo for curly haired pups\n- a comb\n- breath freshener\n- puppy diapers(my sister will only babysit my dogs if they wear these, lol!) \n-and a huge economic pack of pee pads.\n \nHere is everything my friend got for $180 plus free bag of treats\n\n- dog crate(75 pound dog)\n- new toys\n- huge bones/rawhide\n- the long stick thing that throws the balls for you, i dont know the name lol\n- economy size shampoo\n- economy pack of beggin strips\n- breath freshener\n- brush and comb\n- 6ft leash\n-food and water bowl \n\nthey only get four stars bc the hours are super difficult, we had to schedule time off work to go (they close at 4 and aren't open on weekends), and because the prices aren't listed on anything so you have to constantly flip through this huge catalog to find prices. but, it is so worth it, especially if you have big items to purchase.", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "vWCksqJJfYjGGdD-yb9qGA", "review_id": "ZIh8GSaTnHK7rjA7gq4Viw", "text": "Fido crapped in the corner? Fifi stinks? Comet chewed up his leash again? Tired of spending obscene amounts at the local Petco/PetSmart joints? If you answered Yes to any of those then head down to Ryan's.\n\nIts not fancy and totally a warehouse. No fancy shmancy shelves here, just bare bones metal racks filled with a ton of various products for your pets. But of course if you wanted nice racks you'd gone to Petco, no? (Or perhaps Barcelona, but its a different story outright)\n\nSo, anyhow. Stuff there is about 40-60% less then local pet store and they do have a large inventory.  \n\nOnly crappy thing is that they do not have each item labeled with price and you have to rampage through free catalog to figure it out or be like me and say \"Fuck it! Can not be THAT much!\" and walk out with over $100 worth of doggie stuff. But who cares, right? You did save a bunch of money over pet store. \n\nCheck it out if you get chance (Make a point to) you will not walk away disappointed.", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6khNhFYFO3KSnRAM_9YdQw", "review_id": "f2eRV9mJbWorlqIT9qKe7w", "text": "Ryan's is a great place to buy pet supplies. I like the fact that it is set up like a warehouse. No sales people bugging me when I just want to look. There are people there to help you find stuff when you need them. They also carry heavy items to the front for you. I would give it 5 stars, but it's too far from where I live to be convenient. I wish there was another location further north!", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HY9qpAamqLXFoa7xMwNntg", "review_id": "X8aG6_ABsnIG89uLcqvvbQ", "text": "as a pet owner and dog groomer i come to ryans for nearly all of my pet and professional needs. cheap, wholesale prices, large selection, and friendly and helpful staff keep me coming back.\n\nthe warehouse is open from 8-4:30 m-f which is kind of a bummer because that is the average joe's work schedule and it might be hard for many people to get here during that time. luckily, i have days off during the week so visiting ryans is usually convenient for me. it's huge inside and you might get lost, but have a catalog handy and there are plenty of people walking around to help you find what you're looking for. you must purchase at least $25 worth of items from them each time you shop to keep the \"cost low\" for them. it's not very hard to do so it doesn't bother me much. they have everything for your pet you can imagine and all at reasonable prices. toys, clothes, leashes, brushes, shampoo, cologne, treats, all about 20% cheaper than your retail pet stores. you bring all your stuff to the front counter and the lady with foot long nails assists in checking you out. wam bam thank you ma'am.\n\nryans also has a blade/shear sharpening and grooming equipment repair part to it (the side on the right). i always bring all of my grooming stuff here for them to fix/sharpen and usually they can have it back to me in a day or two. they do a good job too. they also have lots of \"left over\" blades and shears that people left there that you can get at half the price of a new one. i got a pair of $70 shears for $30, and a $30 blade for $12. freaking sweet!\n\ni love ryans pet supply and will continue to give them my business over any other chain pet supply store.", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "d2RAl63RTdfZF7kcuKcj-g", "review_id": "_2rYlzd7RWgA_N1csDR89w", "text": "there really isn't much to say about this place that hasn't been said in justified prose already, so here's a bullet list.\n\n-SUPER CHEAP.\n-just about everything dog-related except for food.\n-$25 minimum on walk-in orders.\n-super friendly staff!", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "K0YMZcrmKRPEQtvkxIebzA", "review_id": "Q93l4ZD90pM1vQ4D9HmFHQ", "text": "I'm so happy to have found this place. And it's in my neighborhood! Everything is very reasonably priced and the staff was very helpful. My little maltese mix is quite a chewer which means I'm always having to buy new toys. I've saved a bundle here! I've even purchased a toy for $3 that I've seen for $15 - $20 at the pet store. They have a huge assortment of toys, grooming products and treats so you'll have no problem spending the required $25.", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1gbdBWtKVtoNbAvS7Iyjkg", "review_id": "se5vfKbkJsbO-E0NvWEwjg", "text": "After finding Ryan's on yelp I decided to check it out.  First off I was a little thrown off at walking through the warehouse but they have super helpful and friendly staff!  I FINALLY found a leash a collar set I adore and at $15 (after tax) for them you can't beat it!  I scored a great collection of new toys, an AWESOME set of nail clippers and a very useful travel dog water/food dish all for $38!\n\nI will be making trips there regularly.", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "wC1CPV5bf--bDLtlhNSPLg", "review_id": "qEmyPQGpe5kyeO5QED2bUA", "text": "Having a new puppy requires lots of supplies and lots of cash if you shop at Petsmart. I like Petsmart and will still go there for food and grooming, but our dog trainer told us about Ryan's and my first visit made me a fan. \n\nI was unsure at first and had to ask about the \"rules\" like no purses allowed- they lock em up in a cage behind the registers and give you a number to retrieve them later. Also there's a $25 minimum so don't go unless you need a few things. And the catalog is king. Prices aren't marked on items only listed in the catalog.\n\nI shopped blind (just got what I wanted without consulting the catalog) and spent a little more than I had anticipated, but it would have been a heckova lot more at any retail pet place. I grabbed a catalog to look through for next time and felt pretty good about my future with Ryan's.", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0UT3CxZuoNZavmluVvTaiw", "review_id": "Ox6Ovj9LDl9yxUS1LMPJRg", "text": "Ditto to all the praises below. Awesome prices, friendly staff, huge selection. \n\nThe 1st time at Ryan's can be a little freaky, don't be afraid though. When you 1st walk into the warehouse, you will immediately have the feeling of \"I think I'm somewhere I shouldn't be...\" ignore that feeling and just keep walking :)", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "0o0VMEJeQY0pAAZ9nxErBA", "review_id": "5BQ8JufJzVRHgSSF3Y50SQ", "text": "This place is fantastic! \nI got toys for my pup for less than half of what they cost in a pet supermarket. I also picked up some supplements, bowls and toothpaste for unbelievable prices. \nYou must purchase a minimum of $25.00 worth of goodies, but it is well worth it. Your dollar really goes far here! \nI will be back soon and will bring Bronco with me so he can pick his favorite things. \nThanks Ryans!", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Vr-ARZP1dA2iXw91nvBmjQ", "review_id": "qtcW6gnrGV08AJeVrF-4mQ", "text": "In a world filled with Petsmarts and Petcos, where they charge more than $10 for a tiny stuffed animal that my dogs will destroy in less than half an hour, Ryan's Pet Supply is the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. \n\nPhoenix should be thanking it's lucky stars that this wonderful website's warehouse is so close by. Think of Ryan's as a Costco for pets. The more you buy the better the deal. I go every three months or so to stock up on treats, teeth wipes, treats and accessories. The aisles can be difficult to maneuver but the guys there filling online orders are super nice and are happy to show you where to find things. Helpful tip: Carry your catalog with you. Prices are not displayed.\n\nThe people at the registers sometimes seem rushed but they are really nice. Oh, and leave your giant purse or backpack behind. They won't let you take it back into the warehouse but will let you check it at the front desk. Bring your wallet though. They have a $25 minimum purchase but I've never gotten out of there under $100.\n\nGo to Ryan's if you have dogs to spoil. I know I have 24 squeaker balls to show for my last visit.\n\nOnly one negative - I went there three times looking to purchase a gate to keep my Boxer mix and Mastiff mix out of one part of the house and Ryan's didn't have it. Ended up buying it online from another retail. Moral of the story: call before if you want to buy a bigger ticket item.", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QzA6ZW1NFid32_g_fsapIg", "review_id": "zy6ejdZ8_lQt1a7wKvO3wA", "text": "Good prices but this please is honestly not worth the hassle. First of all you have to leave your purse at the counter. I am not comfortable doing that anywhere. Who does that? The only place I have ever seen this before was ASU's bookstore. \n\nThen you walk in this warehouse that has NO air conditioning!!! I made the mistake of going yesterday in the middle of the day (111 degrees out, yikes!) Then you get inside and you have to carry a catalog to refer to for prices since items are unmarked in large boxes. \n\nIf they had a/c it would have been worth it to save a few bucks on the toys my dog destroys in minutes but no air conditioning??? IN ARIZONA?? Madness!", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "yMbY-CpVSZRGFfMEg5ltug", "review_id": "CNbXWQfWXkrTzX-yCaU27Q", "text": "Holy cow.  I can't believe how lucky I was to have found this place!\n\nI think the majority of their business is mail-order driven, but the retail location is PHENOMENAL.  You enter through what appears to be their offices and go through a side door into the warehouse area.\n\nIt's a good idea to have a copy of their catalog and some item numbers ready to go before entering.  There isn't too much to window shop in the warehouse.  All the staff members are very knowledgeable about everything they have there.  I asked a random staff member about where I could find a certain item number and he replied with \"oh, the auto pet barrier?\".  I was stunned that he knew what it was off the top of his head.  The place is HUGE.\n\nI wish they carried food though...", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "eRtuJOuHBXoJ3GRlAe_eTw", "review_id": "e9WrN3DOOvO_S8fR0ZgoMg", "text": "I'm a big fan of this place.  I love the wholesale prices and I save a ton of money here.  I go through so many pet supplies for our Pet Care business (potty bags, wipes, medical supplies, toys, etc....).  I recommend it to each and every one of my dog owning clients.\n\nThe cons are the no air conditioning, and the $25 minimum purchase.  Also, I have made numerous trips to find that what I wanted was out of stock.  However, they usually get it within a week.  \n\nOverall, a great place with great prices.", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Lu3i-nhnKYKas0BTgftw8w", "review_id": "8BwVrHnqcQXU9BbGfqkTzA", "text": "i love this place! after dealing with petedge ryans pet has now officially became our main wholesale place! high five!\n\ntheir repair center is awesome. their prices are great! and well they are awesome in every way! can't complain much.. here!", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "w4suxL1zlxsihVlugZZDAQ", "review_id": "MY_yYpGK56INYlXhP9GAyA", "text": "It takes a lot to keep the well-oiled machine that is Horse Dog (aka my pet great dane) running smoothly. Horse Dog goes though dog beds about every month or so, and he requires state-of-the-art industrial toys, as he can destroy anything (including tires, couch cushions or shoes) in a matter of seconds. \n\nJust when I thought that Horse Dog was also going to consume my wallet as a result of his high-priced needs, I drove by Ryan's Pet Supplies and decided to stop in. Wholesale? Pet Supplies? In a world of overpriced PETCOs and PetSmarts, this place is now my savior.\n\nSince their warehouse is Home Depot sized, things were a little bit hard to find at first. I was overwhelmed by aisle after aisle of boxes stacked on shelves towering to the celling. Luckily the staff members here are incredibly helpful, knowledgeable and accessible. They were more than happy to guide me through the store, answer my questions and open / search through box after box until I found exactly what I wanted. \n\nUltimately I decided to purchase a massive human femur sized dog bone for only $9, and a giant industrial rope knot for a mere $8. My jaw dropped when the casher rang me up for a whopping grand total of $17. I would have spent well over $50 had I purchased these two items elsewhere.  \n\nAnd it gets even better. Ryan's also has a catalog, so I can call ahead and phone in my order. It's like take-out for dog supplies. Plus if they don't have what your looking for, they can get it for you within a weeks time so you don't have to waste a trip there. \n\nAlso, as a note to the ladies (or men too if you've got your murse in tow), they don't allow purses or bags of any kind into the warehouse. I didn't know this the first time I walked in, so they flagged me down upon my entrance. They lock your purses up in little cages, or they say you can leave it in your car...but um hello...have you seen that area?! So it's perfectly safe under the watchful eye of the cashiers. And if you seriously think that these employees are going to steal something from your purse, that they lock in a cage, in area equipped with video cameras, then you are overly paranoid.   \n\nRyan's is the king of pet stores, and I'm one happy dog owner because of it.", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6o_ztIbYH6H8hY76pH0L7w", "review_id": "VRNjeFOQ2CUvDVccyTOofA", "text": "I love love love Ryan's.  It is my favorite place ever and you can get SOO much stuff there for a whole lot cheaper than anywhere else.  They do have a minimum order of $25, but obviously when you are in Toys r us for dogs, you can accomplish that in no time!!", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "AYGHNy8gPxl2Q-etTT3hZw", "review_id": "On9hKa8RBQaewejQDnfWXw", "text": "Ryan's Pet supplies has it all, and is essentially the canine version of Disneyland.\n\nWhen I first got my four-legged BFF, I was given a tip that there was a place that had dog gear nearly thirty percent less than the typical stores.\n\nThe store is centrally located on McDowell Road, and while the area is not exactly DC Ranch, you are not in the ghetto, and you will be perfectly safe even if you don't own an AR-15.\n\nIt is really important to note that Ryan's is set up as an internet order place, NOT as a retail store. This explains why the business does a few things differently than regular retail. Purses/bags either need to be left in your car, or the store will lock them up in the front. I recommend you bring your purse/bag inside, the staff is cool, and they will lock it up for you. While this may be an inconvenience , the price difference will easily make up for any hiccups.\n\nThe second tip that will save you time/energy is to know what you wish to purchase, and know how much it will cost. As mentioned before, it is a warehouse, and items are not labeled with price, it's a huge warehouse setup. They have catalogs all over the place to check prices, but my recommendation is to bring your catalog with pages marked of the stuff you want. The staff is super friendly, and will help you with where things are at. It's not always easy to know who works there, but you will figure it out, they're usually pushing metal carts, basically fulfilling online orders by pulling merchandise from the bins.\n\nWhile you're here, you will find toys, brushes, shampoos, snacks, you name it! The prices are very very good, and you will be happily surprised at the difference between the other guys and Ryan's. Don't miss the kong squeaky toy line, they have fun squeaky toys that are hard to break. Also, the fleecy rope toys are great for dogs teeth, and keep them fresh and so clean clean. Avoid any rope toys, they can break down and when dogs eat them, they can do big time damage to stomach, GI etc.\n\nHappy shopping, and lastly you CAN bring in your dog and have a helper while you shop.", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "iAD9GVUI8m5KaHgi1CnJBQ", "review_id": "JT2Nly7oG9Lw3zC9GSKNWA", "text": "Ryan's isn't exactly a secret but I didn't know about it until recently. Any phx pet owner really should know about this warehouse. Why pay twice as much for a crate, leash, toy, etc at a normal store? Besdies food and some specialty items, I will buy everything here from now on!", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Y1PelgD3NvDHNoFuSM4aMA", "review_id": "-WZlCE43wpOU8YIRLRsEMQ", "text": "Put it simple....Big warehouse for pets. Awsome deals. Huge selection. YOU HAVE GOT TO CHECK THIS PLACE OUT.", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Xm8HXE1JHqscXe5BKf0GFQ", "review_id": "DugS0f7j1NzP7bow2_APNg", "text": "Cheap prices with fast shipping and friendly phone service. I happen to go through a LOT of toys due to my dog's need to rip out their entrails in 2 minutes or less. Also, I get his glucosamine supplements here for about 50% off what I was paying retail. Awesome!", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l2sXKm5odDH92zxjCWD-kw", "review_id": "G4DFtCMIT8aoAjoa9mnrTA", "text": "Super confusing to find anything at the store, but they do have rock bottom prices which makes it worth the hassle. If you have the time, you can save at least 30% off of Petsmart prices by shopping here. They have everything your dog needs- EXCEPT food. They sell treats, toys, tons of grooming supplies, collars, leashes, etc. Once you get oriented, this store is a great way to save money on pet supplies.", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8KmHPVzyBW45_tXX8zU5mA", "review_id": "d3dh32m20wWm025_OmeJzg", "text": "Totally AMAZING pet supply! Wholesale prices to the public and super friendly staff! It's a bit overwhelming the first time you go so expect to spend some time there - you can call to request a catalog or go online to price items since the items in the warehouse are not priced (and yes, they accept credit cards). They are always busy so many times items are missing but they are constantly restocking the shelves. I priced the same items at Petsmart for $220, on Amazon for $125, and paid $85 at Ryan's.", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iQbk1wH9tP-y9n_oS_ezGg", "review_id": "OoTehD-sLeC56kF4SioBpQ", "text": "Ryan's is awesome! This is a large warehouse that is located in Phoenix for their catalog sales. Keeping that in mind, it is set up for their employees to pull product, not for customers. However, I always make sure I have plenty of time to walk the isles, finding all sorts of fun stuff for my pets. The staff is friendly and will readily help you find what you are searching for. The prices make the small inconveniences totally worth the trip!\nhelpful hints:\n*all bags and purses must remain outside the warehouse. Staff will secure your bags for you.\n*there is a minimum $25 purchase.\n*there is no heating or cooling in the warehouse, so plan accordingly.\n*a map of the warehouse and a catalog is available.\n*catalog sales are their priority, so be patient if the phones get busy during checkout.\nIf you keep these few notes in mind, Ryan's is by far the best place to purchase pet supplies.", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hNzMjcsim3RIjZxHt-fwRA", "review_id": "acCmkSMW0w2i2NQYMcI4ng", "text": "Best place ever to find your pet supplies - wholesale pricing  and you can bring your pet. Since many of the toys are down at Kona's eye level, he likes to pick \nout his own stuff.   Friendly staff\nYou can save a bundle here!", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qeKzg6czlaZY8Qp7rPG3aQ", "review_id": "GXKHDG8aXkm2R1kuyl-3Xg", "text": "Been going here for years, but just made a big run as we have a new pup.   The prices are absolutely terrific.", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kk05snSafuIFK0lsxoMNzA", "review_id": "awDHRAhG5885f8Di7uzRHw", "text": "This place is fantastic and cheap compared to big box stores.  Careful, though, of the Coscto effect: you walk in there with intention to buy one thing but end up with a whole cart of stuff for your pets. :) Very friendly staff.  We will be back for all of our needs.  Just went today to buy puppy post-surgery no chew collar.  They had a wide selection at greatly reduced prices.", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eGAXs7KxmcB_PCxpI9FjKg", "review_id": "B78-r1JAEEAlHxI95knD5Q", "text": "This place is phenomenal. Hands down.\n\nMy trainer recommended this place to me for some inexpensive pet supplies and handed me a catalog. She warned me that this is a warehouse, so don't go here expecting a pet resort type store.\n\nWhen you walk in, they take your purse and put it in a locker and then give you a card to retrieve it when you're leaving. It was my first experience there, so I wasn't sure where to go, but all of the employees were really friendly and eager to help!\n\nWalking through this place is dangerous. I came in to buy a play pen and a hammock for my car, but left with a basket full of toys and treats! The prices are unbeatable. \n\nI found out from an employee there that you can call in your order from the catalog. The catalogs are free, so you call the store, give them your order, and it's ready for pick up in about 2 hours! This is a huge plus since items are sometimes hard to find. \n\nI highly recommend this place for all of your pet supplies!", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0TuOVaf4sM11UUbqGRL-4A", "review_id": "zO7_30C3IntHuxt74ylZDg", "text": "Ryans is a such a great find! They have animal products for such a cheap price and the more you buy the more you can save! There is a minimum 25 dollar purchase but i always....ALWAYS spend more because there is so much stuff for such a good price. The place is setup like a warehouse..because it is....and isn't the prettiest place I have ever shopped but for the prices..you deal.  I keep coming back!", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "xdWsnbaTEfBMVHttqZDHxg", "review_id": "qeaLISjOAQrBFXHtGP9rdQ", "text": "As a first time puppy owner, you buy too much to figure out what you need.  What I am glad to have bought here:\n\n1.  Grandma's Bitter Apple Spray (only used it a few times to keep the pups from chewing wires and furniture legs but glad to have it on hand)\n\n2.  Pizzles (Costco is cheaper by bulk)\n\n3.  Nature's Miracle (my godson had a bloody nose on the dog beds, and this worked better than Resolve.. I'm going to start using it on my clothes.  Also use it inside the kennels post rinse.) \n\n4.  if you like Kongs and its snacks, best pricing here\n\n5.  The large tufted bedding, it's machine washable and b/c I get the larger sizes, it doesn't throw my washing machine off balance.\n\n6.  Really HUGE cow leg bones or knuckles (search hard).  I have them cut into 2-3 pieces at home, pups gnaw on them forever.", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uBQLQB9qSb6btjVECQhHzQ", "review_id": "VcQV_LrgOIF2xNC2Y98FWg", "text": "I went to Ryan's for the first time on this past Friday. I had been pricing crates for our new large puppy. Boy are they expensive!!!!!!!. Even on Craigslist, people were asking for $75-$150 for USED crates. When I went to Ryan's I found a BRAND NEW metal crate  XL for $73.00!!!!!!!!!! I was so impressed. The guys even helped me get into my tiny car!!!!! Only problem with the crate was that the plastic tray was not in the box !!! \n\nPROS: Great customer service! Super prices! Convenient location!\n\nCONS: I simply HATE the hours!!!!! 8:30-4:30 PM. M-F, (tomorrow I have to call my boss and say I will be late so I can get the piece that was missing from the box, can't get there before 4:30 )", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z1rVr91Jo7o3myTvT2qUzQ", "review_id": "jJxrjPGYUlp1Ps3i8rO7mQ", "text": "I used to love them, then they sent me a pair of dull shears. Then they sent  me a new pair , but it only took 2months to send me a new pair to the wrong address mind you. So decided to buy from someplace else.  Just got the new shears and am sending them back but  I HAVE TONPAY THENSHIPPING ON THEIR CRAP......  I'm through with ryans  and there's obnoxious shit....", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "raMSkwLdZ-kFea1fTY_-Ew", "review_id": "Ai5ISh96UiAYG6r2t1p32A", "text": "Best kept secret on pet supplies in Phx.  Those hair combs that pull out your pet's extra fur...the furminator i think it's called...1/2 the price in here compared with the regular pet stores.  The staff is very helpful too if you're looking for a specific item!  They have a catalog you can look thru as well, which seemed to help me a lot as this place is a warehouse, not really a store!", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PlYBocPQMxzbDWLGIGAa4g", "review_id": "0RttEJtB63MxHAfoZP4H_Q", "text": "Ryan's is the best place to go if you want pet supplies for cheap.  For example, my dog's favorite Kong toy (the wubba) costs around $15 at average pet stores.  At Ryan's, I can get it for half that.   The selection is awesome.  If you want variety, look no further!  Overall, it's a pretty awesome place and you're bound to walk out with a ton of stuff. \n\nThere are 3 reasons I took off a star-- One, the hours.  They're only open M-F 9-5.   Since many people work those same hours, including myself, that makes it really difficult to get out there.  If I want to go to Ryan's it has to be a planned outing that I take time off for, which means I don't get there as often as I would like.  Second, in the summer time it gets really hot in their warehouse.  There is so much to look through that you'll likely be spending a lot of time on your visit, and this gets really uncomfortable in the AZ heat, so maybe it would be wise for them to invest in a better cooling system.  And lastly, they have a $20 minimum purchase policy.  Granted It's usually not very hard to get to $20, but if all I really want is a kong toy, I then have to scrounge around and buy stuff I don't really need to reach the minimum.  \n\nSo aside from those minor negatives, Ryan's is great.  Wish the hours were better so I could get there more often!", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y7sq26EXGz7XG7DSo8TOuQ", "review_id": "wMsdUN-PFZvlmWj7lH1ncA", "text": "I'll preface this with the fact that I am biased AGAINST businesses that have limited hours. I work night shift and it is already hard enough to wake up late and do errands in the limited time places are open, to include doctor visits. At least with a doctor I can understand their hours - who is going to go get a surgery at 8pm? Nobody. BUt I do believe that if you have a business that is selling goods to the public that it is good business practice to stay open at least past rush-hour so that people can get off work and come in and shop.\n\nWith that said, I got to Ryan's at 4:32pm after driving from south, southern chandler (south of the Chandler Fashion Mall) and going 10mph on the highway. I walked in 2 minutes after they closed (by my watch) and didn't even think that they would be closed. I zipped into the showroom not even thinking that a pet store would be closing at 4:30 and I had the worker behind the counter yelling at me as I went in, \"excuse me sir, we are closed.\" No eye contact. No sorry.\n\nI needed one item.\n\nI used to work retail. I know how it is to have that customer come in 1 minute before you close... and 1 minute after you close. I was that supervisor that had to tell them to  hurry up or come back the next day. But I feel that I did it with courtesy and understanding in how I  ran my store and what I could do within reason. I never, ever snapped at someone and just gave them some blanket statement that we were closed and insinuated to leave without even eye contact.\n\nI am pretty sure that I wasn't the only customer there - I could have easily grabbed my item and left before they did. But at the tone that I got... I didn't even want to ask if I could get in and get out.\n\nSo I am lost of what to say. I can't really judge the store itself or the prices... because I barely got past the front door. What I can judge it on is their customer service, their attitude, and their store policy. For this, I give them low rankings. I do understand they have hours that they need to maintain... but they could have at least been nice about it.\n\nFurthermore, there is little-to-no need for me to wreck my schedule just so I can come in and visit their store during their limited business hours. I'll shop elsewhere.", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CWhlfXfnwhfyM40GdZpbzg", "review_id": "IkTL9jtQHjMRmUkrVcsXhA", "text": "Ryans pet supply has a wonderful staff in the repair shop. The best customer service in town.", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ysINNe8YpbOW_-5T5CSyhw", "review_id": "4E_tQs1XmoD9aHr72__htw", "text": "Did not live up to the hype.\n\nWe went looking for those \"intelligent\" dog toys... you know, the puzzle type deals where they have to figure it out to get the treats. They listed about a dozen of them on their website.\n\nThe girl at the front looked like she was about to leap the counter and chase me down, because we headed into the warehouse and I didn't hear her go \"Ma'am? Ma'am?!\"  the first time. (GRAH, don't call me \"ma'am\", I'm only 21, dammit!)   \nWhen I did hear her and turn around, she told me I had to leave my purse up front, which REALLY, REALLY ticked me off. I carry a very expensive bag and it usually has a very expensive phone and wallet full of cash in it. I do not let it out of my sight, ever. Ask any girl - being asked to leave your purse with someone just makes us uncomfortable. \n\nAside to the owner/managers:\nDear Ryan's, I'm sorry you have been stolen from, but that's a hard fact of retail business. Maybe 1 in 500 people will steal and it's not as big a deal as you're making it out to be, ya cheapskates. You can absorb a $3 toy here and there. It's really insulting to be treated as untrustworthy and a criminal when you haven't done anything.\n\n(The purse bit set the tone for the whole trip). \n\nThe place was very dim (I know it's a warehouse, but it shouldn't be a 2/5 on the light intensity scale).\n\nThe prices were maybe $1.50 below retail stores at the most. It really wasn't worth the drive for us to save that... If you live 10 minutes away, sure. \n\nThere were a ton of business-dressed shoppers who seemed miffed at my dog being with us (ew, dog hair in the air!), and at one point we were down an aisle and turned to see about 5 shoppers and employees all standing at the entrance, staring at us. I felt like I was in Children of the Corn, when the girl turns to see all the kids murderously watching her.... It was super creepy.\n\n80% of the stock was stuffed toys and dog clothing. My dog's mouthiness and chewing power would make a great white shark jealous, and he needs tough toys... A stuffed skunk ain't gonna cut it. I saw nothing truly suitable, unless we somehow missed it (and we walked through twice).\n\nTo top it off, they only carried 3 of the puzzle type toys, when they showed a dozen on their website. Nothing like driving to central Phoenix from Scottsdale and not having what you came for. Again, we looked everywhere in the warehouse and didn't see any more.\n\nWe left with the \"Dog Tornado\" (which is quite fun) and a knotted rope that looked pretty tough, but my dog has had it for about 30 minutes and has chewed halfway through the knot in the middle... Le sigh.", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rm5gSkAcJ0xvv7MZbUjKgQ", "review_id": "xCiR6U50gRc4q0VZ2RvzJA", "text": "Traveling all the way from Chandler to this place to find out for myself the greatness as advertised AND... we walk in at 4:25 and begin to look and are informed \"We are closed now. Thank you. We will give you a catalog and we will ship to you.\"  \n\nAs we explained we just traveled 30 miles to get here AND one of us traveled from California, we were given, \"We are closed at 4:30.  Thank you.\"\n\nReally?  We couldn't take five minutes to get to shears which is what we went for.  Nope.  This place didn't want our business.  They were closed.  (five minutes early.)\n\nI won't go back.  Lots of places sell pet supplies and I don't need to go here again.", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "s6hsOjLUefZTwK_9H5WL_A", "review_id": "k-DIIfNeLm2tmkVfdS2MWw", "text": "Ryan's is AWESOME! They have really cool products at even better prices! Next time you're at another pet store and you see something that you like there, make sure you check out Ryan's Pet Supplies first. They will most likely have it at an even cheaper price. They even carry their own brand name shampoo and  grooming supplies which is also nice. Everyone there is super friendly and very knowledgeable. Jodie is always so cheerful and quick to check me out when I'm in a hurry. Monica is always a pleasure to work with for she always keeps me up to date with all of my order status' and the payment options that are available to me. I can also always count on Phyllis to give me helpful grooming tips as well. Check 'em out for yourself and see!", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "45V7-1r79DEG0HbuaKYIlg", "review_id": "pG_n0Xc6LC1Cak9LIo2Xaw", "text": "I was introduced to Ryan's many years ago when I needed a crate. And while I was thrilled with the price and how quickly they shipped, I had forgotten all about them.\n\nUntil this week - I found myself in need of yet another doggie bed (mine treats hers as a chew toy), and happened to notice Ryan's building on my way to work. Funny how the Universe puts things in front of you - I have driven this way 5X per week for over two years - and JUST noticed it!\n\nOther reviews are correct - limited business hours, poor air temperature control in the warehouse, purse/bag/backpack check in front room. $25 minimum purchase for walk in customers.\n\nAnd if you go in knowing this - none of it is a big deal!\n\nWhat is the big deal about this place? I got a large new dog bed, a choke chain and FIVE new toys for less than other pet retailers wanted for just the bed. It really is 25-50% off retail consistently.\n\nNext time, I will plan on leaving more time to explore and pick out lots of treats for my bed destroying sweetheart. \n\nCollars and leashes. Treats and beds. Shampoos and toys. This place has everything but the food!", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0ylV_RWiJ7sNWwnEWufJ7w", "review_id": "7xfqhekPOOaX9K1qaPg3VA", "text": "I was very disappointed with my last 2 orders: ordered sheepskin roll for a welping box 60x60''. the size of the roll supposed to be 60X216 but arrived 60x154. So  i ended up with 2 mats instead of 3 for $129, super expensive :(\nMy last ordered of esbilac for new born puppies been canceled inspite of my returned e-mail since whoever i spoke to on a phone didn't bother to update billing information. Now little puppies have to suffer and i need to figure out what to feed them till next week (hopefully Ryan's shipped the order)\nI am the owner of grooming salon and used to order a lot from Ryan's but doing less and less of that because of numeral mistakes with past orders too.", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EPROVap0M19Y6_4uf3eCmQ", "review_id": "ddMwu_FA8C7qUXmGuIntpw", "text": "This warehouse is great! Awesome pricing and selection! I have been looking everywhere for an XL crate for my new Rottie. Petsmart and Petco wanted around $200+ for the size I needed and Craig's list didn't have much of a selection at the time I was looking for used ones... but even then they were still asking over $100. I went to Ryan's and found the one I wanted  immediately  for only $90! The people at checkout were nice and welcoming, but it did take awhile for someone to come help me load the massive crate into my car. I will definitely be recommending this place to my friends with pups!", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "npOMBu_zHAibPd4rntH0HQ", "review_id": "C65OQ3m0rqHnHZNIXmxpxQ", "text": "As has been stated, Ryan's is a warehouse, not a retail store. You can shop there, but it's still geared primarily for pulling product for shipment. So, don't expect the typical corporate retail service. But I have always found the staff to be helpful If you approach them. It's much better to know what you want from the catalog before you get there. It's not incredibly browsable because, again, warehouse. Not like Costco. A real warehouse. The warehouse is clearly evap cooled so it can get sticky in there if it's humid or really hot outside. Did I mention it's a warehouse? But the savings are legit. I have seen the same products (not similar, the same) sold at pet stores around town for twice as much or more. Bought a nice large folding soft-sided traveling crate for my dog here for $90. Recently saw the same crate at another store for $250. This morning I bought 300 poop bags and a bag full of plush toys for my dogs for $54, tax included. If you can get over the fact that the staff isn't going to fawn all over you and you're shopping in a warehouse, you can save real money on quality per products.", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1taBLiEmdZkTETbyRoOJvQ", "review_id": "9MZaxb3HP0duhow8zZDbfQ", "text": "My wife and I have three dogs! A one year old German shepherd mix, a one year pitbill mix, and a 12 weeks old shar pei mix! We love going to Ryan's to get things for our little pack!\nIt is a warehouse packed with pet supplies! What could be better?! The staff is very friendly and eager to help. They also have any type of toy, crate, outfit, whatever your pet needs are! \nI recommend Ryan's to anyone who loves well priced pet supplies. Because being a pet owner is not always cheap!", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qmsm0CsWmMrPRYhPiWW54Q", "review_id": "-Tnwq_O2RyQvvVxZ94wr2A", "text": "I have to down vote this business for a terrible customer service experience. \n\nOn a blazing hot Friday afternoon I left work early and drove all the way down to McDowell to pick up some toys for my dog. I walked up and saw the posted hours-- 4:30pm close, and my watch was just about at 4:30. I reached to open the door, unsure if it would be locked-- to my pleasant surprise, it was still open, I was so excited. The cashiers allowed me to head back to the warehouse-- again, I was relieved! I made a beeline for the toys and just a few feet before I reached them one of the workers pops out, literally stands in the middle of the aisle with his arms crossed (as if I were trying get backstage at a concert), and tells me the business is closed and that I had to leave. I told him that I just needed to grab a couple of toys, that I would need 2 minutes (under the circumstances, I would have been quick), but he wouldn't let me pass. When I politely persisted he asked me what toys I was interested in, and told me he would get them for me. I told him that I couldn't possibly know what they had in stock and that I just needed to visually see what they had (and how the heck do you describe some of these dog toys anyway??). No dice, he told me that I had to go. Really?? \n\nInflexible, embarrassing, and a total wasted trip. I was steamed. Rather than ask for a manager when I was agitated, I decided to drive home and email customer service. They emailed back the following Monday and told me, essentially, the employee did was he was supposed to do, blaming it on concern for customer safety with all of the heavy equipment they utilize after hours in the warehouse. Mind you that I had been let in building, that nobody stopped me from entering the warehouse, that it had maybe just turned 4:30, that there were other customers there, that there was no heavy equipment in sight and that I had asked for 2 minutes. They were perfectly fine with their employee telling me that I had to leave, and they made no effort to keep a repeat customer.\n\nBummer, I was so excited to learn of Ryan's Pet Supplies a couple of years ago-- and indeed, they have a great selection at terrific prices, I considered it worth the burden of driving into a bad area with restricted hours. I had given them all of my business ever since. Now I will never go back again, and I will let everyone know that Ryan's Pet Supplies couldn't care less about their customers.", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tapowpemeuVdBOB8NFN3Qw", "review_id": "d5HXCf-ta5JhnLtvh2MzoQ", "text": "I like this place.\n\nI found out about Ryan's a couple of years ago and this is my go-to place for when I need certain pet products and want to save some money.  My girlfriend and I have great danes so when we were able to get a massive crate here for way less than other retailers wanted, we jumped on it.  If you have never been here it can be a little weird the first time.  Nothing is really labeled, though they finally put up category signs on the aisles so you at least know roughly where to go.  They have catalogs there that you can look at to find the prices of the products (nothing is labeled on the shelves) and you literally pull things out of bins.  \n\nThat being said, this is a great place to come for dog toys.  You can get a ton of toys on the cheap that are the same quality as other major retailers.  They do not sell food here but you can pick up treats if needed.  They also have a better selection of muzzles than Petsmart and Petco do.  If you haven't been here before, check out their website to get an idea of what they have before you come down.  It is a warehouse so be prepared that it is not air conditioned and can be a little muggy when you go in there.\n\nThe staff is typically friendly whenever I have been here.  I have not utilized the website as far as ordering but I do use it to compare products to other online stores.  If you have pets, I definitely recommend checking this place out.", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y7sq26EXGz7XG7DSo8TOuQ", "review_id": "dagmI2IDtLpnd4HDRLX-ZQ", "text": "I dropped off some shears for my girlfriend and they seemed to be pretty good people despite me having no clue what I was doing. \n\nWord of warning - they are the door that is ACROSS the way from the warehouse door. Do not go in the warehouse side. Walking from McDowell, take the right side of the drive-through thing.", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HyAo5V1MXUSFx9YinqV4Fw", "review_id": "VJ-mxwfRYNzpbBOAIUK3bw", "text": "I spent 3 hours here yesterday picking up supplies for work and home... it does get a little warm in there do bring plenty of cold water. It also helps to go through the catalog and write down the items you need it will get you in and out sooner...  i always get a kick out of seeing the other customers with there dogs toooo..", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cdDVlatq0NxUNfnBLSwjCg", "review_id": "4RBO-yW6QtoOs8DyWmv3jg", "text": "Love this place!! I come here about once a month to stock up on doggie treats and bones. They have a huge selection and it is definatly cheaper then pet smart.", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3fA2recsroaIhitdqLJyKQ", "review_id": "7gTwE17JEr3alKcAlgHEGQ", "text": "This place it GREAT! definitely not visually appealing but so much cheaper than most pet stores and a great selection. I have 4 pits who chew everything in no time so NylaBones and Antlers are a necessity at our house both are sold at a significant savings compared to other stores", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gpMsx8fRxIJll53tvF65LQ", "review_id": "re4tBFlajnYX6Ces2jOblg", "text": "The Costco of pet supplies :-) except that you do not need to pay annual membership fees like you would at C or Sam's Club.  They are open to both business owners and individual consumers. \nOne of the vet techs at the Alta Vista veterinary clinic (Jason), mentioned this place when I told him I preferred not to go to places such as Petco or Petsmart since I try to support mostly local businesses for our family and pet needs. \nOn our very first visit, I purchased a soft crate, a mattress, a cute outfit, some Zuke's treats, among others. My daughter said \"I am not even a dog and I'm having fun looking at so much dog stuff\" ;-)\nAlso lots of cat supplies too.\nThe prices are great. I buy a lot of things for my pets on Amazon and other online sites but if I am in the area, we would definitely stop by here. I will check out their website next.", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nBnJkEA2BS4ze8q8oj4xug", "review_id": "72TsKWAfbgSLt_VLRgGtIQ", "text": "I've ordered cans of pro sheen in the past, and no problems. this time 2 cans were defective. tops broke off and it was dripping out,so i cant ship it back..(post office wont go for that) I've emailed Ryans twice about it and haven't gotten a response.its been a month or more now. Ive found another company that carries similar spray. really disappointed in them .bad costumer service.", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-NqAzEz-AyaPqqjyYPRKkA", "review_id": "bpL3I1yXizxIGH1SuOdWHw", "text": "Watch the counter people that handle money! \n\n The last 2 times I went into the shop the counter person made the receipt confusing and explained it badly so that I ended up simply saying \"it is to high\". Later, another person came over and re-run the items and I paid 20.00 less. That sounded \"right\" and was right when I looked over the receipt.   \n\nThe second time, I was in buying a pair of scissors who's style was discontinued.  The counter person said I was given a 40% discount for taking the scissors and added 40% to my bill.   I again said \"it's to high\" and refused to pay; but, said I would come back if they would hold them 1 week.  I will go in an see if a manager can charge me the lower, full retail price from the catalog.  \n\nFor the people coming to Arizona,  the mentality is quickly becoming like that of Mexico.  The customer service is:  The store  cheats, lies, steals and the customer has no rights.   I keep asking for these people to \"look\" at Mexico's standard of living with no  real infrastructure (including sewer in most places).  The people come here and want to do \"that\" to this country.  The business owners are short sighted and accept the increase in income in exchange for the long term Mexico standard of living their grandchildren will have to accept.", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qx_DXm3TRKFEyDWu8FSQQw", "review_id": "W-1deHH6IlPMkqSE6oUwFA", "text": "This rating is for the sharpening service that's performed on site and isn't a review or rating of the pet supply. After making my purchases at Ryan's I went to the adjoining building that advertised professional sharpening. \nTo make my long story short my Tanto edge was ruined and the serrated edge ground down to a flat ridge. The edge that was suppose to be sharp had a rough edge as though it was put to a sander and not buffed to the mirror finish I'm used to.\nI mentioned that the edge was ruined but the clerk didn't seem to know what to say.\n\nNeedless to say I'll be shipping my knives back to the manufacturer for reconditioning from now on.", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5YvfcUaD6snsiS0uuDYOcA", "review_id": "Fp-g9rinqty1TnXrW64now", "text": "Pretty Awesome. Got a screaming deal on my dog crates that I got. Saved me at least $50 between the two of them by getting them here instead of anywhere else (including online). Pretty good prices on the little things too (toys, leashes, etc.). It makes sense I heard from this place from someone in the industry because they have commercial size grooming products and commercial style kennels. \n\nThe place is bait difficult to navigate around. They give you a map if that gives you an idea... I mean to be fair the reviews I read set me up with proper expectations, but once I got there I was lost in the warehouse even using the map. Also, the owner (co-owner? not sure) is cranky and rude. She is quite old, but that shouldn't be an excuse. The front desk staff definitely made up for it with how great they were. Hats off to you!\n\nOverall excited to find Ryan's and will definitely be back.", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UvBNAcvY4fOgABukFCEDXg", "review_id": "YDzVxMcAnLehWzd0MPx5vg", "text": "If you have a dog or cat, this is the place to get what you need for them.  They don't sell food, but they have just about everything else...toys, treats, bones, bowls, crates, collars, leashes, shampoo, brushes...the list goes on.\n\nThey are only open weekdays, 8:30 to 4:30.  I live about 40 minutes away, and I don't get to that area often, but when I do need to go to that area for something else, I plan around Ryan's hours so I can get my pup some toys.  \n\nYou can't beat the prices; they are approximately half of what you'd pay at other pet stores.  I am a volunteer puppy raiser, and the pups I raise can only have Kong or Nylabone toys when alone in their crate.  I would go broke buying those anywhere else.  \n\nThe staff at Ryan's is really in the warehouse to fill internet orders, but I've always gotten any help I needed from them.  They have all been friendly to me, and I've often been asked if I needed help finding anything.\n\nWhen you visit, pick up a catalog at the front desk, and leave your purse if you have one.  (You can't bring bags to the back.)  Many of the items on the shelves have prices written on the cartons, but some don't.  And, remember, this is a warehouse...the employees are filling internet orders.  They are not there to tell you prices.  But, trust me, you won't find lower prices anywhere except maybe a yard sale or second hand store.\n\nIf you live in AZ but not close to Ryan's, a handy thing to know is that you can order on their website an select \"pick up\".  Then, your order is already pulled for you when you arrive, and you just need to pay for it.\n\nOf course, you can always order online and have it shipped to you.\n\nThey do have a minimum purchase requirement of $20 or $25, because they are not a retail store but an internet warehouse.  Really not a big deal...you will not believe how much you can get for your money!", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MrCMqjbAjxVT9Cl1_hO0tA", "review_id": "mP3mHVwAdGxkisniGoxz-w", "text": "Ryan's Pet Supplies is definitely the place to be! There is not a single place besides Ryan's where I can buy tons of treats and other goodies for my dogs and actually save money! I now cringe at prices at other pet stores because I know that Ryan's has the same exact item, but significantly cheaper. \nThe drive is definitely worth it, and what's best is that you can place pick up orders (which will be ready within 3 hours of you placing the order) and there is no additional cost for that, which is great if you are short on time or can only make it in before they close but don't have enough time to walk through the warehouse. You can call in orders and place them online as well. Definitely a great place to be, and if you ask for help, the workers will definitely help you out!!", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "J9iQwRUyJtLWM7gkFhy5Qw", "review_id": "oq-a_EcjbiFo8BafoK87Lw", "text": "i LOVE ryans pet supply! they always have smiles when they greet you and have unbeatable prices!", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eS6aCBGcqpdEJ8HGRwj5LA", "review_id": "l9DfnxGGqT5kp3Rr33zi_Q", "text": "I just order a collar for my dog. They have a great site which is easy to navigate. I checked the receipt and noticed not only a shipping charge of almost $9 but there was a handling charge of $7 on top of that. I called customer service and they explained that the handling charge is place on purchases under $60 and that covers the trouble to pick the smaller orders and cover the cost of the packing materials. I then said that I didnt realize that you use more shipping suppplies on a small order (collar) and I didnt realize that it was more troucle to pick a small order since they only said that they charge a handling charge on small orders under $60. You decide for yourself........................ Yes its my fault for not checking this prior to hitting confirm button!", "business_id": "Dj3i6a_vboALYTRKTmBABQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "GrSixRnGIxNUJ1Cn5DNX9A", "review_id": "sEU2xptgreFcxSZnqpjLLQ", "text": "Whenever I want some seafood that reminds me of my visits to Sinaloa I drop by Marisco's.  Good solid Mexican seafood served by the Mexicans who know how to make it.", "business_id": "VKxn7zmp8nOYT-ZHFZTjgA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rlcJkEoYzuiS7iF5XfXCMA", "review_id": "8vAvMVoCB7iU1BeHabB44Q", "text": "Came here for lunch yesterday. We got the Shrimp quesadilla which was packed full of shrimp! and the Paella which was really tasty and packed full of mussels, octopus, a crab leg.. Unexpectedly good. They also have Micheladas, which I love, though I'm glad that she clarified that it's made with Clamato, because I just want the lime juice, salt, and beer, so had them hold the clamato. They won best chips and salsa from the New Times in 2004, but I thought the chips as well as the fish taco I got tasted like the fryer oil needed to be changed out :(", "business_id": "VKxn7zmp8nOYT-ZHFZTjgA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "KckzOFAk7YokMHTyqLvpIw", "review_id": "pVNHJnwyeQvFhhhgdt1o6g", "text": "We stopped here later at night because Two Hippies Beach House was closed.  I'm glad we did, because the food was pretty decent.  I was a little nervous walking in because the whole place was empty, but that might have been because it was about to close (which we unfortunately didn't realize...so we left a generous tip ;) ).\n\nMy fiance asked, as he always does: \"what's good here?\"  The guy at the counter responded \"anything seafood!\"  Of course. It's not called Mariscos for nothin'.\n\nSo I ordered two shrimp tacos and one grilled marlin taco, since I'd never had marlin before.  All were delicious.  I didn't realize the shrimp in the tacos would be breaded, which I usually don't like, but it was pretty good.  The shrimp tasted good and juicy, and the toppings were nice (cabbage, pico de gallo, and cilantro).  The horchata seemed like it was homemade, and it was delicious.  The chips weren't the best, and they gave us a green salsa, which my fiance said would be too hot for me, so I didn't try it.\n\nI took a look at their full menu while I was waiting for my food and they have a very decent selection.  We will definitely be back. Soon :)", "business_id": "VKxn7zmp8nOYT-ZHFZTjgA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-VvewQc_midHAjz70lcA1A", "review_id": "rik5Ks2kLwQEguXl5BEMLw", "text": "I am from San Diego and have spent my fair share of time eating my way down the Baja peninsula. Having said that, this is the best Mariscos I have had since moving to Arizona. Very authentic. How can you beat awesome Mexican paella for 14 bucks? The bacon wrapped shrimp were to die for. Large, plump, juicy shrimp wrapped with crispy bacon. Six of them plus rice and beans for 13 dollars is a very good deal.\n\nThe service was great. Three of us ate till we burst for about 50 bucks. I would give five stars but the location is remote and near the airport so not a great area. Still, we will definitely be back.", "business_id": "VKxn7zmp8nOYT-ZHFZTjgA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9wzuYEnBy5jZiUbF3VrAlA", "review_id": "n6vXU37euGjAKwNY-2rifA", "text": "Descent fish tacos but their ceviche had fake lime juice( the bottled kind) those were only ok", "business_id": "VKxn7zmp8nOYT-ZHFZTjgA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MNqiUU5dE0PPsFMpMj7M6g", "review_id": "Ydqb4AwCkB2NtJh2Ds6KlQ", "text": "The \"Fish and shrimp Ensenada style\" plate is amazing and the fish and chips are simple and perfect. \nWhenever I am here it is pretty empty for some reason, but the waitress is very nice and quick, I think more people need to stop in!", "business_id": "VKxn7zmp8nOYT-ZHFZTjgA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bWdkyh5Ax9Nl86qCuyjQng", "review_id": "m9VRy1be2brdWyFUelRn1A", "text": "Loved this place! It's convenient to my home in Coronado, nicely priced and delicious. Definitely going back for the beer specials.", "business_id": "VKxn7zmp8nOYT-ZHFZTjgA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EynhUSt-jmNEG_edn-EQRA", "review_id": "9xoKP30CALgJDzO2FvhX9w", "text": "Fantastic seafood at a very good price!", "business_id": "VKxn7zmp8nOYT-ZHFZTjgA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vFFSHwGsJ2aPv8IorYa4ww", "review_id": "y2dwq2evoHbIBYIeXtPFmA", "text": "Came here for dinner with the family and I loved it! I think I heard something about new management because you can definitely tell.. The service was outstanding, very kind and friendly staff! The food was great as well. The portions are more plentiful now!! Will definitely be coming more often and recommending it to all my friends!", "business_id": "VKxn7zmp8nOYT-ZHFZTjgA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T10fwLKcy_9goMznW8mA1A", "review_id": "CM2j77nHuj93ZzpGzB0UbA", "text": "I really hate giving bad reviews, but the seafood was terrible here.  You could tell we were eating old shrimp. The salmon was also old and had a super strong, fish odor.  Cost was too expensive. We paid $50 for two dinners one pop and one margarita.  The salsa was just ok.  The only thing that was good was the margarita, but I went there for seafood. Very disappointing.", "business_id": "VKxn7zmp8nOYT-ZHFZTjgA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XSF1CU4FfB3bx1y8b_3TXA", "review_id": "wgn-yyngJkcrBhf-GPbeAA", "text": "I had the sea snail tostada, the octopus tostada, and two  scallop tacos. Oh wow! It was so good! I've never had Ensenada style before, now I know where to get good seafood. My fianc\u00e9 had the chimichanga mariachis. It was savory and creamy and delectable- I know- she made me try some. Never had snail before. It was friggin delish! Plenty of meat on those tostadas. Very generous portions. Great tortillas age salsa also. Attentive polite courteous service. We will definitely return!", "business_id": "VKxn7zmp8nOYT-ZHFZTjgA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "N-D-d1Z4UybdlkK1HxlNPA", "review_id": "w7xAd60EtdzCvSGVC5OGnQ", "text": "My husband is a huge donut fan, so when I noticed this place driving down McDowell, I suggested we go. One drawback is that they only accept cash, so we had to go to the Circle K ATM first. The donuts were fresh, and the cake varieties have become our favorites: crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, dipped in chocolate or vanilla glaze. I had a custard-filled raised donut once, and the custard was clearly out of a can- and maybe an old one at that. The coffee is quite good, and you can fix it your way with sugar and non-dairy liquid creamer. The place itself is a bit of a dive- old and shabby, but clean.", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "g84VjttN28PWiv_WtdhnSQ", "review_id": "ARWCPusnzpk8OX7Mfpz3RA", "text": "A dive donut shop? Sweet! Too bad this place is so meh. \n\nI was so excited about Raibow Donut but the donuts are kind of sucky. I was also excited about the BOBA tea (yes they have it here) but it was also kind of not good. And the bubble tea was made kind of like a frappachino with whip cream and shit. What's up with that? \n\nSo I guess it's still kind of cool due to diveyness and whatnot, but not really awesome or anything.", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-F32Vl8Rk4dwsmk0f2wRIw", "review_id": "BRgTvRWhyWt6OcckPR2Zeg", "text": "Yeah, I got on the Rainbow Donut train a few months and I've gotta say that I did not get off on the first stop.  \n\nFirst, this place feels like a conversion of some sort -- you know, like when an old Circle K becomes a dentist office or something, and you know things just ain't right when you're getting drilled in a beer fridge.  On the way out you have a hankering for a Thirstbuster and a Payday.  This is the vibe of Rainbow Donuts.  I get the feeling this place had a reincarnation and they're disguising the catacombs with those unnecessarily GIANT glass displays.  I've never seen them completely filled ... uh, ever ... and it makes their selection of glazed pastry seem paltry.  \n\nI was so disoriented by this whole encounter that i actually ordered an ORANGE CAKE donut.  I'm puking on myself right now remembering it.  What a shite state of affairs when you think that ordering such a conception is a wise decision.  To be honest, their selection WAS pretty sparse, and I was just kinda wanting to bounce because some customer was arguing about a mistake the owner had made by inserting the wrong donut into his half-dozen LAST WEEK and wanted compensation for it THIS WEEK in the form of a free donut.  \n\nMeanwhile, my eyes are molesting my stomach by flickering between donut choices maple or orange.  My brain intervenes with a WTF?  So, i chose the lesser of the evils -- even going against my cake-donut discriminatory practices and made a panicked decision.  \n\nEnd result:  there are MUCH better choices for hangover donuts in the central area and for slightly cheaper.  Also, that 24 hour sign practically had me thrown in the clink one night as i foolishly left the bar drunk and early in search of hot, glazed donuts.  Because Rainbow was in fact closed, a kick in the gut to be sure, I ended up driving around central on this quest for donuts at 3-? am, until i eventually forgot I was even driving or why I was out in the first place.  What I remember is being enshrouded in Whataburger's Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit wrappers the next morning and a vicious hangover.  \n\nMoral of the story:  go vegan", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0qIsBt4EzBDCKrIviV55Ew", "review_id": "JO-n3zS8o0n_8w7yC244dQ", "text": "Fresh Donuts always says good morning would you like to be my friend. I work close to the shop and I love to surprise my co-workers and customers with a warm donut.  The couple that took ownership are very nice and seem to be producing a small following.  The owners are puting in the hard work to build a business and seem to be on the right track.  As the business grows I look forward to giving Rainbow Donuts more stars.  \nLook for a bright purple building, its kind of hard to see if your driving East on McDowell.", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "N-D-d1Z4UybdlkK1HxlNPA", "review_id": "7OaoO3J1YXiL7K4mY4BF2Q", "text": "In response to a recent thread about Boba drinks in CenPho, I said that Rainbow served at least 1 flavor- chai- which my husband found to be \"just ok.\" When Hubby asked me this morning if I wanted to \"taste the Rainbow\" for breakfast, I asked him to check on the Boba situation. It turns out that Rainbow listened, and they now will add Boba to any of their drinks. The woman behind the counter said you can call ahead so you don't have to wait. Hubby's vanilla and my strawberry frap that he brought home today were still \"just ok.\" The donuts are still really good, and they finally have some stable hours, 4 am to 8 pm.", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hFG1Lira7tL_PElq6bdAAw", "review_id": "4HKanitADt216UXkNbLjxw", "text": "Sunday afternoon is not prime donut hours, but the creature needed feeding and Rainbow Donut was nearby.  Sparse selection, but what I got was pretty good.  The glaze wasn't quite Krispy Kream, but did hit the spot and the old fashion is definitely worth going back for.", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "q1ILiFfzpaf_UapvlFDn3w", "review_id": "gjuZQYdY9nFnFKU7wxyLMg", "text": "I've not tried any of the Boba drinks, so I cannot comment on them.  What I can say is that the donuts are very very good.  They are extremely fresh if you get them in the morning right before work and go great with coffee.  I am very disappointed that they don't have creme-filled Long Johns.  I asked the woman behind the counter if she could make some and she said they don't sell well.  I disagree.   I've never sat in the building and ate, just ran in and got served right away and off to work.\n\nYou should bring cash unless you want to pay a small charge for running a credit card.", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sfKMl7ERKuwxIh3HLXUg-Q", "review_id": "LXF1rQL3Lvvy5T50g1FI1w", "text": "My husband and I shared 6 doughnuts on our first visit here. Perhaps not the most elegant detail to open with. \n\nIt has since become a favorite, as they have \"an amazing bearclaw.\" I am not generally a fan of dough-based foods, so I like the fact that, though the oddly large and realistic pictures of the food are faded, other stuff IS offered. I usually stick with doughnuts for value and camaraderie, but plan to try one of their croissantwiches soon.\n\nBlended drinks are from a powdered mix, but ok in taste. Nice selection of morning beverages.", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wFweIWhv2fREZV_dYkz_1g", "review_id": "dP0ZVh2K8Jm7Szpdthx2iQ", "text": "It took me a while to bring myself to stop by this place.  From the outside it looks questionable.  I finally went for a splurge on my bday this year and dove into their huge apple fritter.  I go into a sugar coma afterwards but I don't care, it's way too good - so soft and crunchy and appley all at the same time.  I stop by every once in a while when I'm feeling naughty.  The only other thing I've tried was the croissant ham & egg bfast sandwich... it makes a great hangover bfast.\n\nI'd recommend bringing cash though, they charge for using cc.  About $10 bucks covers everything the hubs and I want including drinks.", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "WJkmgkrSPMHTfDTD3VgqqA", "review_id": "3Nyh24Af50t_7OYr2JV27Q", "text": "I'm almost 200 lbs... it didn't take me long to try this place out. =)\n\nOnce I knew a bunch of Asian people owned this joint, I knew the donuts had to be good. I'm from San Diego and when we want good donuts, we drive right past the Krispy Kremes, Dunkins and Yum Yums and hit up a mom and pop shop in the hood.\n\nThis is exactly that. This place opens early at 5 am and there is always a stream of cars until about 9 am. I have to get there early or else my ham and cheese croissants are ALWAYS gone.\n\nGreat price on a dozen donuts and they are amazingly fresh! Melts in your mouth and is an awesome way to be the office hero. The boston cremes are also a favorite of mine.", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HY9qpAamqLXFoa7xMwNntg", "review_id": "3UK0apqckf1osal44zeoMw", "text": "everyone has a comfort food so naughty santa wouldn't visit you for 5 years knowing you indulged...looks like i'll never be getting another christmas gift for as long as i live because i've tried nearly every one of rainbow donuts' tasty little morsels.\n\neven if  i saw cockroaches crawling on the floor (which i didn't), i'd still eat their donuts. my favorite, by far, is the whipped cream glazed donut. i could eat 5 of them and not feel bad. their coffee is great too, and you could walk out of there with a couple donuts and a cup o joe for around 4 bucks. these are the best donuts you can get in town. so soft and chewy you wouldn't even know you ate 5 of them until you're keeled over with the sweetness stomach cramps.customer service was great, it's a family owned local joint, so it's def a place to respectably spend your moolah.\n\ntotally. worth it.", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "waD2euOMPTnTzQ0thq3H6Q", "review_id": "ujkVFzU0-oJdcnwdHs6T2g", "text": "Cali-style doughnut spot in Phoenix. sure, I'm game. Typical S.E. Asian doughnut spot... they sell doughnuts, boba, calling cards, smokes, snacks, ramen, etc...\n\nThe taste was about on par with the Cali joints. If you're craving real doughnuts and are sick of being pushed bullshit products that claim to be doughnuts (like YumYum, KrispyKreme, Dunkin, Winchels, etc...), then give Rainbow a try.", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8ZchNx1nHZMXe1WpVTbDcw", "review_id": "K0NFbZFfI_bjsCb9I1WbFA", "text": "Best donuts anywhere. Krispy Kreme has nothing on this place.", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ghrJ6XmpeBhYqmIWT8PYPA", "review_id": "7HaIR_tuZrKeGgy7yBRP1w", "text": "RAINBOW DONUTS IN DOWNTOWN PHOENIX SELLS BOBA TEA AND SMOOTHIES.\n\nThat's all you need to know.", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AKNRJ5YuUVixrj6P-ORofg", "review_id": "0LoLY69MxWPffGYuXGXKcQ", "text": "I can't comment on the donuts (which is pretty ridiculous seeing as that's the main draw here), but I was satisfied with the boba smoothies. They're definitely not anywhere close to being great, but for someone who's not picky about boba, they're really refreshing. The boba itself was kind of mediocre, but it had a good flavour and wasn't too sweet. I got a taro smoothie and a honeydew smoothie. \nThe honeydew tasted surprisingly good for being from a powdered mix, it was just like drinking a fresh honeydew melon. The taro was even better, although the drinks were a bit too icy for me. They were a lot better after I let the ice melt a bit, but who wants to wait?", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DwU7KVfebA70AlVtX0iOWw", "review_id": "v11cKlFw0-TM37AtjdHing", "text": "Yes it is an Asian Donut shop, but they know donuts. The Coconut Flake, and Coconut Toasted were super fresh, moist, and totally delicious. The Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Icing & Nuts was good, bordering on the dry side. Still good mind you (what donuts aren't) but not as tasty as the fresh glazed base of the Coconut. Yes the outside looks shady, but when you walk in...Donuts! Rainbow is a great find.", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UHyDQ-laihWMGa8MtIToOg", "review_id": "Us37zW5QMUSoJmNgkyhyHg", "text": "Just came from here with a dozen box of Donuts, and a large Cappuccino Boba.  I didn't know Bobo and donuts went so well together!  The donuts are very good, but I think I will be coming back for the Cappuccino Boba.  Delicious!", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "gUwEcIH__JfoB48xKdZNSA", "text": "Having zoomed past numerous times and even thinking of stopping in a few times before, my craving for Boba finally made me stop.\n\nThe service is 5 star the lady working the counter was friendly and offered some great suggestions based on the flavors they had for Boba.  What they had were tubs or powdered mix.  Some of my favorite Boba places in the Valley have more fresh fruit and real taro. I was slightly put off but was needing my \"fix\".\n\nDeciding on a Mango Smoothie with Boba, I decided on a small and decided to try one of their donuts as well (glazed twist).  \nThe boba was just ok and the donut was very good, light fluffy inside tender yet slightly crisp exterior with a light glaze. \nTheir crosissants looked amazing and they had an average variety of raised and cake donuts. \n\nI had my donut fix for a few months at least. If I had to pick up some for work I would come here. \nFor boba...I'd go back if in the area and not willing to drive to my other favorite spots for a fix.", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pVRiM1yhIaXDrIkwiKaGCg", "review_id": "Y4HwNfLYI30KL34p3w00kg", "text": "Doughnuts are bomb. \nCoffee is weak, so deal with it and get a large.  \nNext to the doughnuts are instant rame cups and assorted treats that somehow someone must buy.\nWhile having coffee a street character rolled up on a bike and had some serious street survival gear, backpack loaded and 3 shopping bags with extra clothes in them attached around his waist to his belt. And HE bought 2 old fashions. \nThe workers sound like \"Tammy\" from the nail salon comedy bit. \nThey sell Oreo cookies by the roll they just took out of the box, no packaged for re-sale here. \nOk now Tammy is speaking good broken Spanish. \nMan I Iike it here, you won't get that \"mas puto!\" vibe you get at Starbucks or Fair Trade when your lady drags you into places like that.", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZiSL-0G_x7fclCHAQjra4A", "review_id": "vPHZj1JSfOBcogGNZ9x6xA", "text": "Ahhh donuts, how I've missed you. I haven't had a good donut since I left Houston 3 years ago. I suffered though Dunkin Donuts, Le Caves and even Donut Wheel in Tucson. It was horrid. I contemplated making my own, but it just ain't the same. \n\n I moved in down the street and decided to take a stroll to Rainbow this morning. I was super happy when my donuts were fresh and supernoms. I also ordered a Boba tea which was so good!  I am always  so disappointed when the boba to tea ratio is off, and I must say I was not disappointed today. Perfect! \n\nIt was hard to understand the lady behind the counter but that doesn't really affect the scoring. As long as the donuts are good, I am a happy lady. :)", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FQGY40BiVMfpiIPxefyBug", "review_id": "_S8VghaInrYlycaexLSZaQ", "text": "Awesome donuts! They remember you after a couple of times and make you feel like an appreciated regular. This place will always be my standard for donuts.", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "45V7-1r79DEG0HbuaKYIlg", "review_id": "KtajuzmAq6VeQidx5jqYwg", "text": "One of my roommates was extolling the beauty of Bosa.  I asked if they were as good as Rainbow, but she had never tried Rainbow.\n\nSo - we decided to do a taste test.  Three of us in the house - so we would get 3 different (but like) donuts from each.  The plan was to bring them back home, cut to sample size, and note flavor, texture and overall preference.\n\nThe guy roommate's favorite is glazed raised.  The gal leans to sugar raised and I figured glazed old fashioned is a safe baseline for taste testing.\n\nWe went to Rainbow first.  No problem getting the donuts we wanted.  I also picked up a half dozen donut holes.  Was not thrilled to be charged $0.50 for the box, but c'est la vie.  Girl roommate also got a watermelon frappe type of drink.  A bit sweet for my tastes, but very, very watermelony.\n\nNext stop Bosa.  They didn't have regular sugar raised - used powdered sugar instead.  (I have a hard time trusting that the regular sugar didn't stick - somehow they managed to make it work at Rainbow!)  So the granulated vs. powdered sugar raised would not be as scientific a comparison, but we'd make do.  No problem with the glzed and old fashioned.  We also picked up ham and swiss croissants.  One can never have too much pastry, right? :)\n\nResults - \n     Glazed raised - Bosa was slightly denser and chewier - more mouth satisfaction.  Rainbow was cloudlike fluffy and light.  Great texture, but we didn't feel satisfied from chewing.  Rainbow was slightly sweeter.\n          ~Votes - 3 for Bosa.~\n     Old Fashioned - textures were identical.  Rainbow had a slight lemon (or maybe aspatrame?) flavor in the back end of the tasting.\n          ~Votes - 1 slight lean to Bosa, 2 Draw~\n     Sugar raised - texture of donut was identical to glazed raised above.  (duh - same donut, different topping.)  The gal roomie likes granulated.  The guy roomie preferred the powdered.  I liked both.\n          ~Votes - 1 Bosa, 1 Rainbow, 1 Draw.\n\nSo, Bosa comes out with a slight edge.  And we came out with a slight sugar rush.  I can't help but wonder what our next scientific food research challenge will be!", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0qIsBt4EzBDCKrIviV55Ew", "review_id": "Fhv0_RkrlnKUadc_WQ6aZw", "text": "Wow, Rainbow Donuts, what a difference new management can make.   This place has really \"baked\" a new standard for tasty doughnuts in the Phoenix area.  \n\nThe restaurant takes pride in a clean front seating area and a very clean kitchen.\n-Hours, 4am to 7pm\n\n Baking the doughnuts everyday makes the doughs soft and sweet.  \nI also enjoy the bagel or croissant sandwiches.  If you like croissants get their early before they sell out.  \n\nThe multiple shops are not owned by the same person or group.  I work close to the McDowell Rainbow Donuts, so its my favorite. People love a doughnut why not share them with your friends or co works.  \n\n\nSincerely,\nKevin", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rEC7RWjff8jWlRlty_tL9A", "review_id": "B40yG2k24TAMiX_4iu4H_g", "text": "Doughnuts are legit.  'Nuff said.", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2nXVVKX3K4Httr7-IU1Rew", "review_id": "3PwbWNTG2XEi7wK3lc8yOA", "text": "I was really excited to try this place: old-school donut shop in my new hood? Score!\n\nWell, Meh indeed.  The donuts were stale-looking and picked over by the time I got there (11:30am) so I opted for a croissant sandwich.  They went back and made it as I stood there for about ten minutes.  Which I wouldn't have minded if the sandwich was great, but it was just ok--sloppy with lots of cheapo mustard and low-level dairy meats.  \n\nI don't plan on going back any time soon, but maybe I'll give it another try early in the morning and see if it's better.", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "thdVzCfKx-DV0zYWqId3pw", "review_id": "Zept3JK82r3Os4oDiX2ghw", "text": "Rainbow Donuts is the survivor of a dying breed.  Donuts, coffee and a few other breakfast items.  So simple, so good, and so hard to find.  The only thing this place seems to be missing is a drive through.  But then again, if you're picking up donuts, you can probably use that 10 foot walk from your car to the store.\n\nThe donuts are soft, sweet and light. Not too greasy and oily, and not too caky or spongy.  I can eat three or four of Rainbow's Donuts and not get that sick \"why did I have so many\" feeling.  The donuts are also a little smaller than most places, but they're also cheaper.  The selection is pretty big, and it would be pretty hard to not to find something worth trying.  It's kind of weird that there's quite a few different prices for the types of donuts, but that may save you a few cents in the long run, so I guess it works out.\n\nRainbow is open everyday from 4am to 7pm.  If you're looking for a treat on your way downtown, it's the perfect place to stop for a few minutes.  The parking lot is very small, but parking isn't very difficult.  Most people don't hang around very long.  It's very quick in and out service.", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w4dgIzMwwZvKsHaC47Ox3A", "review_id": "1zZ9bKNuQKLQroe52pp6GA", "text": "No No No, not the Sprinkles...\nI am ALL About the Maple Long John!!!\n\nMade the stop this morning for a little Christmas Eve Eve dozen for My Battle Buddies in \"The Cubes\"! Haha. They are so warm and moist this early in the morning. I do recommend that you try to make the short drive on over to The the Rainbow for a tasty treat. Have an Amazing Day Arizona!", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vDpNMIiwVIBmO8kbucC7oQ", "review_id": "bWMDRYIHVXljlujWf6bR_Q", "text": "While en route to the grocery store with doughnuts lingering in my mind....I just happened to pass Rainbow Doughnut and flipped a quick u-turn.\n\nThe Bacon Doughnut tackled my craving with ease.\n\nIt's a quick in and out friendly service.  Now just have to bring a dozen into the office.", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HFzJb1EnBsB6fD5s-9fXUA", "review_id": "mC5yDsdlJa9LuuzMC-44qQ", "text": "Sometimes you wake up in the morning with an insatiable need to have a doughnut....last weekend was one of those mornings.\n\nThe doughnuts here are pretty good. I come from Boston where even D&D has delicious doughnuts so it's hard to please me when it comes to the beautiful circles of soft sweetness. However, these do the trick I guess.\n\nMy favorite are the honey glazed of course.  If you go early they are still pretty warm!\n\nI'd recommend them.", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bp4hydtZAEaY7euROoyz_Q", "review_id": "e_dWdEfMbHZuhpiQ4-9DRg", "text": "There donuts are good but the nastiest coffee ever!! I threw up!! I ordered an iced coffee. THe girl ask if I wanted flavor and milk I said sure thinking I was going to put in my own milk and get a regular shot of flavor, but all I got was iced milk that was super sweet I don't even think there was coffee in it. I don't drink milk the only time I ever use it is in coffee. Learn how to make drinks $2.50 for undrinkable coffee I am super pissed I guess I should of drank some before I left. This was the 7th street location boo boo boo boo", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q6D3W-1jaZhui6yiHSl4Cw", "review_id": "vY__43NdP553-t6osBloXg", "text": "Randonly stopped by here when I was driving in the area.  Its definitely better than dunkin donuts, but really just an average (or slightly above average) donut shop.  I wanted to try the bacon donut that other yelpers have written about, but they didn't have any at the time.  The donuts I did have were not bad.  Hopefully next time I'm in the area they will have the bacon donuts available.", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jz4scLeJk2eki2vXmcETSA", "review_id": "b7vt0SJ-D6bSzw_te2-qsg", "text": "I stopped here to get a donut for my daughter before school. I got a cruler. Best cruler I have EVER had. However, there's a few things you have to be aware of when you go. One, I got carded to use my card which has my maiden name so I had to scrounge up cash and change from my car because they wouldnt let me use my card. Two, I ordered a blended coffee. I watched the Asian lady make it, no coffee went in the blender... it tasted like a terrible milkshake. My daughter got a strawberry frosted nd some donut holes. They were terrible. The frosting tasted like plastic.  The reason I'm giving a 4 star is because the cruler was THAT GOOD. I'm going to give them another try... when I have cash.", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ij82_DOUO_zqni57y20F-g", "review_id": "1vjqArtRdxy0cwfBgoaHQg", "text": "You may want to try Rainbows other location that has been at 51st Ave & Thomas for years.I used to take my grandddaughters there back in the 90's when I serviced the shop when I worked for Ameripride linen.Still \"good stuff \"best to get there before 11 AM when it's warm and fresh.", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zB24KP3SgB0-7akwZrrtCA", "review_id": "UTSf2uArSULcbG-r936U0w", "text": "Great variety, inexpensive and exactly what we wanted on a Sunday morning.", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DrWLhrK8WMZf7Jb-Oqc7ww", "review_id": "Yh60Rb55NXnmZrOzj_WnDw", "text": "In my many donut eating years, the best has been in Santa Clara, CA at Stan's and Voodoo in Portland. This place tries to recreate the maple bacon experience, but it seems to be the only doughnut that they decided to get creative about. On a personal note, I usually walk out of donut shops that are asian-owned, just because through the years, I never have seen anything but run of the mill stuff from those places. I tend to gravitate to the old white guy making donuts. \n   Rainbow tended to follow the same script, except for the maple bacon concoction, which turned out to be very good. The bacon was crunchy and every bite was a good experience. Also liked the vanilla creamer available for the coffee and tried the buttermilk also, but although it was big, it tasted like any other buttermilk donut in the world. Go for the bacon or go somewhere else.", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wNqwKWaRjClmcKsoJJRFow", "review_id": "ivPaAyhhIIB8HcRjaxV8kA", "text": "God these guys are GREAT!!!!! It really makes me sad that I am off sugar (and alcohol and tobacco-my liver and lungs are on an extended vacation) because their donuts are so damn good.\n\nI admittedly got caught up in that whole Krispy Kreme kick years back and perhaps I suffered a sugar overload that made me forget how much I loved a good, old school donut. Richard R. is right when he says they are the survivor of a dying breed.\n\nThey do their cake donuts just right and the glazed are a perfect balance of airy and doughy. The chocolate filled are the winners in my office as they have the unanimous thumbs up from everyone.\n\nThe folks that run the shop are super sweet and always cheerful (which is more than I can say for myself if it's morning and I'm on my way to work!) and their goodies always put a smile on my face.", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mqueHx5CFC9IsZxLQb3H9g", "review_id": "VJ1r-D9ucLIW2xUS-AuhAw", "text": "This place has the best old fashion donuts!! EVER!  Yes they are sweet, that is why I must like them ;)  I have tried many of their donuts and love them all.  Their buttermilk donuts are also very good, however they are very heavy.  Literally heavy and fried goodness, ha ha.  So if you like more the traditional lighter donuts go for the non-cake ones.\n\nIf you don't go here because you think the place looks \"sketchy\" that is too bad for you. . . .because you are probably missing out on a bunch of great places in Phoenix that aren't the \"Kierland Commons\" or  a chain.  BOO!    \n\nGrab a dozen and bring them to the office and watch your coworkers scarf them down.", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QRrjh29Y9KzVgmRhVZjs_Q", "review_id": "6_P65mwWok0kDKAwN3ILAg", "text": "Best donuts in the valley...hands down.\n\nLet me start by saying that I have had a 30 year long obsession with donuts that has taken me around this country in search of the best donuts wherever I happen to be. \n\nHome is Phoenix and I drive 25 minutes out of the way to visit THIS Rainbow Donut shop.  The other is down the street... Good. Not the same. \n\nWhether you are into the perfectly fluffy raised and glazed or the old school cake donuts, you will not be disappointed. \n\nCroissants and other pastries are also fantastic and deserve a try. \n\nBut the real masterpiece at Rainbow is their enormous (and standard priced) Buttermilk donut. It will fill you up like eating three regular donuts as I'm pretty sure they use a yeast based dough to make this little gift-from-donut-heaven. \n\nThey claim to be the best donuts in the state, I can't validate that. But, I can tell you they are top 3 out of dozens of shops I've been to in a handful of states, dozens of cities.", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uOOnLYOZV_V6osDsdKckfg", "review_id": "H5neClXCkzoxE22Z95q2Fw", "text": "Solid donut spot, best I've had in Phoenix so far. The fritter was tasty with great apple goodness but it was missing the rich cinnamon taste I'd expect and was super greasy. I would say the grease didn't take away from the taste. The other donuts were good too.\n\nStill on the hunt for a five star donut shop in Phoenix.", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VCK3eQKToEkmu8jdSEbTwQ", "review_id": "9CnRbesM5YAgDbxKqInXgQ", "text": "This place isn't much to look at; in fact it's terrifying. They have Christmas ornaments with lights stung up all year long, which is bizarre. But so what...\n\nTheir breakfast sandwiches are delicious, greasy, and just bad for you. Very enjoyable. If you want a \"feel good\" moment, come here for a breakfast croissant.\n\nAnd now on to the star of the show: Donuts. Made fresh every day. If you come early enough (the earliest I came was at 4am on Valentine's Day!) the donuts are still warm.\n\nI cannot say in just one post how delicious and AWESOME their donuts are. Greasy, decadent, bad for you...something for everyone! \n\nYes this is as good as it gets, folks. Try this place out, either for breakfast and/or donuts. You won't be disappointed.", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Sc51Tyz9cPbrVH0F2SWkXQ", "review_id": "rROaBALFU-92r9xknGcS_w", "text": "I was hopeful that this would be a good experience, but The donuts were just ok...  Nothing special...  Nothing to make me want to return.", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 14, "useful": 18, "cool": 18}, "user_id": "8dbRf1UsWp2ktXHZ6Zv06w", "review_id": "fMLRw4pbNGX_GQJywI-pYQ", "text": "MAPLE BACON DONUTS!!!!!!!!!!\n\nI have been hearing about Rainbow donuts and how they have maple bacon donuts, so I was in the area and I made a stop for them.  It was about 11:30 on a Sat morning, and I knew that my odds of finding them where pretty slim because I have already been forewarned that they sell out pretty fast. \n\nI walked in and saw the display case of donuts, the normal kinds you find at a shop, and I was going to give up on my search for them, but the lady behind the counter asked me what I had wanted and I told her it doesn't look like you have what I came for and told her what I was seeking, she asked me how many did I want, told her 4, she said give me 3 minutes and I'll have them for you! OMG she was going to make me some right then and there! This lady rocks in my book! \n\nShe came back out with 4 maple bacon donuts, they looked sooo good, I thanked her for making them just for me and took my donuts home.  \n\n3 out of 4 loved them! The picky one (my oldest daughter) said I know that's not bacon on my donut. She couldn't get her mind wrapped around it!  The donut was perfect! The maple and bacon melted and blended beautifully!! I am a fan!", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 15, "cool": 13}, "user_id": "kffxYQVQsEpF1DVlQlcGCg", "review_id": "SaQuYR5JV5LS4Yd4bwB20A", "text": "I cannot belive I have just found myself coming into this place.\nI have passed it many times through out the years. I cannot remember if it was always call Rainbow or not. But, I remember it being there.\nAnyway, it is colorfully painted ,so you will not miss it as you drive by.\n\nI was in charge of picking up some doughnuts for work. I almost forgot, so I was on my way to the job and saw the sign.\nWow, I was surprised how nice it was.\nSmelled like fresh baked goods inside.  They say they bake fresh doughnuts every day. I say they are better than Duncan!\n\nApple Fritter was fantastic. I got a dozen to go in a lovely pink box. As well as a couple of coffees. I was a popular guy that day.\nBy the way they even have breakfast and lunch food , not just baked goods.\nLook for the brightly colored building.", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HUVjbOg-g-qHqRa6drSE4w", "review_id": "HLMEDo8xNrGfzerS8lL8cw", "text": "Two stars for poor customer service. It doesn't matter how good your donuts are, you probably shouldn't ask a pregnant lady if she should be drinking coffee. It's none of your business and quite rude.\n\nFor the record, everything is okay in moderation, including donuts and a little iced coffee!\n\nI told my husband we won't be coming back here.", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "49zOPRrFCHvQOKZ0bRohew", "review_id": "Emc02IHxJNUOK-jmoZY7rQ", "text": "Consistently delicious.", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "9UtNYyrWnpMbpshMrZSRGQ", "review_id": "UviavANXo1dpHeHXb_THzA", "text": "Donuts are the source of more smiles than both rainbows and unicorns.  Combined.  I read that somewhere on the ol' interweb... and dangit, I believe it.  Especially if those donuts are from Rainbow.\n\nMaple bacon, whipped cream filled, toasted coconut, chocolate cake with coconut shavings.  Those are just a few of the magical flavors that the wizards at Rainbow have concocted with their wizardry.    \n\nEveryone, put your hands up in the air and say it with me now... RAINBOW DONUTS, WOO HOO!", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d0wJVf7Gv7v1B-HHYhxZtQ", "review_id": "SvaKkRwjlLyZABoJ48LMYQ", "text": "So at the time I was very impressed because that apple fritter really was the best I've ever had.  But it was a tiny bit raw in the middle...  Had to be reflected.\n\nThe cake donut was ok, I've never been a huge fan of these and no its not special here.\n\nThe boston creme donut - my favorite donut - was fluffy and soft so good in that way.  However, the filling was only in half the donut and it tasted chalky..  :'(\n\nThe apple fritters like I said were wonderful.  By far the best thing I tried here.  It's almost like they fried a puddle of krispy kreme dough with some apples mixed in.  Very soft and fluffy.  Slightly too much glaze and a tiny bit raw in the middle.. but it will still haunt my dreams.  \n\nI would definitely stick to plain glazed with or without chocolate and fritters.  Yum!", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Po8EOgTHIaE4O5SXtSlCMA", "review_id": "dWRfHLqHdivnWkDfF3K1AA", "text": "Just came home with a glazed donut and also my milk tea bobba! Amazingly deliciously :-) our go-to donut place ! Lili always helps me out, she is super nice and also, always hooks it up with the donut holes for my son (thumbs up!) My son loves going there and my mom always use to stop for coffee, needless to say my mom, my little sis, my son and i are known there and lily always knows what we want,,,, only reason i took a star is that over the last 3 yrs, twice, my donuts have been a little too greasy :-/ but hey, it happens", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jf9vBT3qYamjlllkoSFW3A", "review_id": "E9wH_hafQXr_kef1-sEjzA", "text": "Came here for a kolachi but only the northern location has them. Oh well. But still enjoyed the maple bacon donut and the sprinkle donut. Not good for the diet but good for the soul. The lady behind counter was super sweet and nice. Really liked the friendly atmosphere.", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Nuhe9A4bVtOcme6UYg-OOw", "review_id": "sgOJTVcMghpAlkYLM96vRA", "text": "Strawberry glaze donut... oh how I hate you so much cause you are so irresistible. The donut is light as air and is just the perfect amount of sweet. It's a sin to be so tasty. Rainbow Donut's you are worth the extra mile on the treadmill!", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "v6DYHVrAAMQ0EcFqtEQ-qg", "review_id": "weQOGaJjFRwf6ykYh3eZsA", "text": "These are really good donuts! Fast service and lots of choices. \nBought a couple of dozen donuts for my co-workers and they loved them as well. My favorite was the plain glazed donut. It was so fluffy! They were all fresh.\nMy only complaint was the bacon donut, I noticed in the pictures that some have bacon \"sprinkles\" were the bacon looks real and crispy but in little tiny pieces and then some just have 4 pieces of bacon placed on top.\n\nYeah, I didn't care for the one topped with 4 pieces of bacon and that is all they had. I will continue to come here and see if I get lucky!", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AtFa7lN2nIfmWKH0M4mimQ", "review_id": "HCRrlBliarzgwkLa61XBFQ", "text": "I hadn't had a donut in years because it was just disappointment after disappointment and I just stopped wanting them. \n\nI had a random donut craving today and went here. The donuts I got were PERFECT. Light, fresh, airy and delicious. Plus, so cheap.", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lfqC9lZPVuPiP-M7JM-_Uw", "review_id": "pBannIaojtF9VsEDJkvuiA", "text": "The apple fritter tasted like stale, homemade donut. The lemon filled donut was amazing. The interior is very \"hole in the wall.\" The woman was friendly but tried to pressure me to buy a cinnamon roll I never hinted that I wanted. $2.50 for the two items.", "business_id": "Xobu8FzHN0KUm5Lw3swypA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XhgUzWkzIYWvw2DZzuFltA", "review_id": "riO2mv25fT9xo5-E2Dtfbw", "text": "Red Modern Furniture offers an amazing selection of refurbished danish modern, vintage, 60's mod, and eames era furnishing. The furniture is lovely- but the prices are SKY HIGH. Expect to pay top dollar for you won't find any bargains here. With that being said, it is still worth a trip to Red to salivate over the fantastic pieces.", "business_id": "xWcTt1L4vQC_QkPfPBVlCw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "e4TQFVfepzHf--hnBsjntg", "review_id": "xa_4ickhej5UNimoHeck-w", "text": "I am a huge fan of MCM, so it's no surprise that I am now a big fan of Red Modern Furniture.  The space is lovely and large.  And it is filled with beautifully maintained vintage pieces.  I was charmed when the sales person (owner?) walked up to me and said \"May I help you find something?  Each piece has a story.\"  Indeed.  In my mind I purchased a desk (circa 1930), a walnut platform bed (danish, circa 1960), 2 oversized lamps, and a coffee table that wouldn't fit anywhere in my house.  As I sadly walked to the door, I noticed a take-out box stamped \"Lola Tapas\" next to the register.  \"Oh, is Lola good? I've been meaning to check it out.\"  \"Well, I'm a little biased.  My brother owns Lola.  He also opened a coffee shop called Lux.  And he is opening a cafe next to Lola soon.\"  That opened the door.  We proceeded to discuss the various independent restaurants of the Phoenix-metro for the next several minutes.  Kindred spirits, for sure.  \n\n(Side note:  The store also carries art and a small selection of vintage clothing and accessories.)", "business_id": "xWcTt1L4vQC_QkPfPBVlCw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9P8GiI48ikRCsRysTsbYBw", "review_id": "kbRQiKGJo3AQ1kiYafK3EA", "text": "This is a stunning vintage modern showroom with more of the same furnishings for sale inside.  Unfortunately, the owner was rude and indifferent.  Sorry, but for those prices, we want to be treated like A List celebrities.  We'll shop at the more friendlier Mid Century shops in town, thank you very much.", "business_id": "xWcTt1L4vQC_QkPfPBVlCw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S4jPvmZU45O5bDaCzSrfxw", "review_id": "U-Ne55aCpHT-YYhmZSFIdQ", "text": "Everything is beautiful in there.  It's like going to MOMA. I can't believe it's in Phoenix! THANK GOODNESS! This is the place that has everything I've ever dreamed about.  I'm saving up for this gorgeous vintage hanging chair.  I hope it doesn't sell before I get my hands on it.", "business_id": "xWcTt1L4vQC_QkPfPBVlCw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "FxxYCRPcpd__yhRRmmtyMQ", "review_id": "GULtEgeZnsAG-GTPdQvjNg", "text": "If only I had the money to buy some of the stuff at Red Modern Furniture... Regardless, this store has some of the nicest pieces of furniture I've seen. What's more is that it's all vintage, so you know you're getting the real thing and not some retro copy. You can really tell that they take their time and use a critical eye with what pieces they choose to restore and sell. I have no problem with sounding pretentious here, but the furniture they have in stock truly are pieces of design art. If you can afford what they have to offer, buy it. If not, feel free to peruse around the store as though it were a museum. I used to live in LA and there were places like this in Silverlake, Melrose, etc., but none of them had the selection or quality that this store did.\n\nThe owner here is really cool and encourages you to look around even if they know that you probably can't afford anything there (like they did with me). Another thing about the owner at Red Modern Furniture is that she's really passionate about what she does and I thought that it was really cool that I could talk to her about what was in the store.", "business_id": "xWcTt1L4vQC_QkPfPBVlCw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "5q_h6Uir_bow-rDIjFfr6A", "review_id": "I3F4lzIAiVEu96Zrn0u31Q", "text": "Top quality furnture - if you are looking for the best of the best, shop at Red.  Also, the owner is very nice, and is always willing to help.  It's worth a visit even if you aren't considering making an actual purchase.  There are things there that you won't see anywhere else in this state.", "business_id": "xWcTt1L4vQC_QkPfPBVlCw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "xkTbpCc-YhU8-EXZDA7u0g", "review_id": "FlzwpccnrO-4-m7Fx2YEAA", "text": "The furniture was nice, but I didn't get a welcoming vibe in here at all. First of all, it smells like a dead cat in there -- perhaps it's the mid-century furniture, but whatever, light some incense or something. Second, the guy working there was completely cold. No hello, no how are you, no welcome. He just stared us down the entire time, not saying a word, making sure we didn't touch anything at all. It's a frickin' furniture store! How can you not be allowed to sit on the couches? I don't care if they're vintage or antiques or the like, it's not getting my business.", "business_id": "xWcTt1L4vQC_QkPfPBVlCw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "oLOGjMKk52564fqx1d3tTQ", "text": "I love this place--- just walking through Red makes me feel like I am in a time warp.  It's so chic and cool.  I instantly needed a dirty martini (extra olives please!) and a ciggy.  \n\nWe found some really great pieces we liked that would work perfectly in our home.  And some we fell in LOVE with other stuff but have not purchased.  It is pricey but they are like pieces of fine art.  It is Eames-era heaven.  There is the most beautiful desk I have ever seen and other pieces that just left me in awe.  If this is your style, you need to go to Red.", "business_id": "xWcTt1L4vQC_QkPfPBVlCw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ykg3-2C-8Vv3K4mVj1iSfA", "review_id": "NtX3VnpX8f7iXICUapGolQ", "text": "The furniture and art in Red is amazing, but damn, if I could only afford some of it.  Although I know the owners/sellers/docents can see it in my dead eyes that I am only the transient type who enjoys looking at beautiful things that my graduate degrees' debts will prevent me from purchasing, they have always been friendly and helpful to me when I have browsed around this temple to vintage teak and sleek plastic.\n\nOkay, so my only hang-up with Red is that a lot of neat stuff does not have price tags; who knows, maybe I could afford some stuff if I knew what the price was...still, probably not...yet.", "business_id": "xWcTt1L4vQC_QkPfPBVlCw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0zC-ws9bQNv5zjTSXYu-NA", "review_id": "BudD-sMxuhcVQL1WT46daA", "text": "Walking into Red is a serious problem for most: you're confronted with what is easily the most beautiful selection of vintage furniture in Phoenix... and the prices are astronomical. I used to complain about this until I became aware of what the going prices are for the same exact items in coastal cities. Phoenix: we got it good; stop complaining.\n\nWe recently showed our home for the first time on a historic home tour. A Tudor Revival built in 1931, we've always struggled to find the right furniture, accents and fixtures to fit the antique style with our modern tastes. We went to Red hoping just to find some inspiration, but after explaining to the owner what we were doing, he offered to send someone to review our space.\n\nWe ended up with a suede 60's era danish couch and two leather chairs that made the rest of our interior look downright stupid. We ended up redecorating, paint and all, to better suit the new furniture. It was a lot of work but well worth it.\n\nWe now are on the verge of a full-blown vintage furniture addiction that is only being held back by our income. I've actually considered putting off plans to travel the world and raise a family in order to get the perfect coffee table.", "business_id": "xWcTt1L4vQC_QkPfPBVlCw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kb_gDoTlPHf_Pk-L9sGMtA", "review_id": "Bo_GC6pFj2kUeLqVj8GTHg", "text": "Red Rocks :)", "business_id": "xWcTt1L4vQC_QkPfPBVlCw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ATqB0u4QTmvuM0ceEIK9pg", "review_id": "wUrUVi2giqPm8gW7qMlsZg", "text": "Amazing furniture and truly a feast for your eyes.  Crazy good craftsmanship everywhere you look.\n\nThe vibe is not my kind of phoenix vibe.  I've probably been in the store 10-20 times and have either received no greeting or a cold/frosty one.  For that reason alone I don't want to give them my money.", "business_id": "xWcTt1L4vQC_QkPfPBVlCw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GJ_Uj-QZcQbEm5mKAj7eUw", "review_id": "ge-jDC3vsGmsemhNcqIuHA", "text": "Two stars. The items they carry are fantastic, however, the prices are sky high (although that doesn't mean that isn't room to bargain) and the staff is extremely unfriendly. I would rather shop on Ebay or go pay full price at Lumature or Design Within Reach.", "business_id": "xWcTt1L4vQC_QkPfPBVlCw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z5JqvuBOUvTYYmbzOW0wwA", "review_id": "7AwSdeQbPR5reVEzhQl_5A", "text": "How incredibly pathetic.  I just had the worst experience at Red.  Then I get on Yelp and realize how many others have come to the same conclusion--enough to write about it!  How can a store possibly survive if you are treated so poorly.  Wow.  I was seriously shocked--zero personality and 100% icy and rude--as if they didn't even want you in the store.  So why did they open one?  Even if I found the perfect piece, I would never buy from RED MODERN FURNITURE.  People buy from people.  It is about time the owner figured that out.", "business_id": "xWcTt1L4vQC_QkPfPBVlCw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xZvRLPJ1ixhFVomkXSfXAw", "review_id": "7DY1c0q_nCjfKV0wgO-3oA", "text": "items are nicely arranged but prices are too high!", "business_id": "xWcTt1L4vQC_QkPfPBVlCw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qstP_Lt7cnMLYUsHc1jkSw", "review_id": "FxikoC5D2niZvXrbtc6DBQ", "text": "Mid century furniture is supposed to be warm, welcoming, and approachable. Not here. Almost every piece of furniture had a sign on it: \"do not touch\" or \"do not sit\". It felt more like an overpriced museum. \n\nWhen I asked the owner about all the signs, she said \"I don't go to a luxury car dealership and sit in all the cars I can't afford. People who buy a really nice piece of furniture here don't want something that everyone has sat their butt on.\" I'll never waste my time there again.", "business_id": "xWcTt1L4vQC_QkPfPBVlCw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d_wwtal1GrHXbc2fkHoIPg", "review_id": "lNZYkrpGkXghAPm6OtACNA", "text": "So I came on here to \"Rag on Red.\" Looks like a LOT of people beat me to it. After having a great brunch at St. Francis across the parking lot, my boyfriend and I decided to take a peek in. \n\nWell, first of all, I wasn't sure there was anyone there for a while. Which was fine, we just kept looking around and being goofy looking at all the cool old stuff that they have to offer. As we made our way through the store I found who I could only make out as a sales man sitting in front of some lady on a computer. \n\nThey bothered themselves to greet us at that point. Never getting out of their seats at any point of our visit. (I've worked my way through college/law school doing retail, big no-no not greeting customers and making them feel un-welcomed).\n\nSoooo... I was mindlessly walking around the furniture portion of the store when.......GASSSSSPPPP! I tapped on some of the furniture with my finger nail!!! You would have though I had taken a hammer to it with their reaction. I was admiring their selection and not reading all the little signs about not touching anything. Whatever.\n\nI was annoyed with them not wanting me to touch anything but alas, its their store, if they don't want people to enjoy their products that's their business. \n\nWhat blew my top was when my boyfriend (who is very friendly and is always interested in what a business has to offer) asked them a question about a chair. An Egg Chair. You would have thought he sounded like a babbling idiot because their answers where so pretentious and condescending. He asked about other things they had in the store and they had the same cold attitude everyone else on here talks about.  \n\nAnyway, I'm assuming that the majority of the their actual customers come from web sales because there is no way anyone I know would spend that kind of money on furniture when the sales staff is acting like they're doing you a favor by allowing you to breath in their precious vintage air.", "business_id": "xWcTt1L4vQC_QkPfPBVlCw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 7, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5XeDEr-w6rA_gx7GOMpNlg", "review_id": "hqGaqLFYru6tCkAehDpkyA", "text": "I was so excited to check out this store. Living in a vintage building and flush with cash, I felt it was the best prospect for furnishing my apartment. \n\nHowever after spending a few minutes in the store I felt cold, alienated and stupid,\nFor starters I was never greeted, my presence acknowledged, or even asked how my day was. The store was empty upon my arrival, and it was not until I dared to touch an item that my presence was acknowledged....albeit with a condescending and rude outburst by the stores owner. \n\nI thought the furniture was vintage and original....apparently they refinish and refurbish furniture and pass it off as found vintage. I was told by the owner that most of e furniture was recently shellacked....and was not in display condition. \n\nI also had the unfortunate experience of asking the staff about several pieces I was interested in. Between eye rolls and deep sighs I was told of the inaccuracies in my question, yet never told if I could purchase the items or not. After being deemed too dumb to engage in a conversation by the woman minding the store I was handed over to the stores owner with a sigh, an eye roll, and a rather condescending \"do you want to handle this?\". The stores owner than continued to alienate and insult me, making me feel dumb and rather small. \n\nIt seems as though the storefront is a showroom for their online sales, as most items are not for sale...and anything that is worthwhile is plastered with \"do not touch\" signage. Very unhospitable for a furniture store, as I usually like to sit in something before I purchase it. \n\nI'm not going to even go into the prices, which seem as alienated from reality as the stores owner or his assistant; two ageing hipsters locked in a battle for who could be snootier or more pretentious. \n\nAside from the nasty staff, the lack of  hospitality and the god-awfull smell inside the store I would say the store was acceptable. \n\nI'm sure this store will survive, as most online customers probably don't know that they are getting refurbished furniture stored in a putrid cat-urine smelling environment and sold by condescending belittling better-than-thou hipsters. \n\n......avoid this store, check out the wonderful vintage stores elsewhere in town.", "business_id": "xWcTt1L4vQC_QkPfPBVlCw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fwIXyM_7HFRfkVQMne79AA", "review_id": "qVGFSSgocP7lTBcqjm5Bmw", "text": "Professional, friendly and fast. Very customer oriented. I was running late, and they kept the doors open for me top pick up my order after hours. I will use them again and again.", "business_id": "ALp3FDuMkMxiBfF4mKewUw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NGOnKpfxCNzZepCd5zPkhg", "review_id": "LepmwMoKx3sflaehu2zHvA", "text": "I am so, so, utterly happy with this company that I must share my experience. I was on an impossible deadline with an event the next day and no time to pull collateral from inventory and ship to the event, so I decided to have collateral reprinted in the city of the event (Phoenix). I talked to two companies before I opted to go with Techniprint. I sent my 5 different documents to Techniprint and they came through! We worked together lock and step through the proof process and they were able to deliver on what seemed like an impossible deadline. That you for making me, as a marketer look good, and thank you for producing the quality that our company expects. I will search for more opportunities to use Techniprint again. Thank you Art and Bobby for your impeccable service.", "business_id": "ALp3FDuMkMxiBfF4mKewUw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zdPRXhhJNCiCOgWQwoPlpg", "review_id": "CXY1_a_r0OcOOI5GJ2gbGw", "text": "Another satisfied customer! I was referred to Techniprint about a year ago for a project I wanted to put on canvas and they did wonderful then and now they outshined once more. Blew up 3 prints that I had them scan 2-3 times the original size & print on canvas. They came out absolutely perfect! They look so good that the framers at Michael's asked me where I got them done so here's a referral Techniprint!", "business_id": "ALp3FDuMkMxiBfF4mKewUw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "No_5ggN8OZkTEgvgaU_qAQ", "review_id": "_nA2w6-GTavID0xMjkk2EQ", "text": "This place has wonderful, doctors, nurses and staff!  This location is one of several offices in the valley that treats high risk pregnancies pre, post and during :)  This practice has been around for 20+ years and has had a great reputation for quailty care for many years.", "business_id": "K4yExVqUtW2sRE4grXU8Zw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "A99dyhEqcd_yXKPfBWeZHA", "review_id": "wUJRAgy5_2PtjWiO5SRD8Q", "text": "Went here for our first ultrasound and I was impressed with the office, staff, and equipment.\n\nThe location is a bit hard to find as there is no signage outside, but once inside the building, you can easily find their suite on the suite locator by the elevators.\n\nThe morning staff was friendly, helpful and answered all my questions with a genuine interest to help.  She was helpful in putting me at ease.\n\nThe gal that did my ultrasound was very knowledgeable and thorough.  She was not one of those technicians that just evaluates your ultrasound without piping in with comments or facts.  I usually have experienced that at SimonMed (the technicians gather the data but say nothing to you while gathering it.. which can really be stressing since a stern look at your ultrasound can cause you to worry for no reason).  I enjoyed her company and both hubby and I were happy to have had her do our ultrasound.  The Dr. that came afterwards did no additional screening which seemed fine since we got TONS of pictures (even 3D!).  The tools are impressive and I would come here again for the same service.\n\nI recommend this facility based on the pleasant office, office staff, and ultrasound technician staff.\n\nMY ONLY complaint was that this business is SO busy, I basically had to beg the central scheduling office to find me an appointment quickly because their next opening was way later than I wanted... she was mildly helpful but eventually got me in to a farther location after another person cancelled their appointment.", "business_id": "K4yExVqUtW2sRE4grXU8Zw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "E9qUSHofIXKFhRMlGS7Zyw", "review_id": "AHrPcpyB-91YU4b_gF8nGw", "text": "After visiting PPA approximate 15 times over 20 weeks I'd like to give my review on them. \n\nSummary:\nIf you visit just once, you'll probably have a decent experience. If you visit consistently for several months during your pregnancy the inconsistency of care and lack of communication between the doctors here is atrocious. \n\nGood:\n1) Their ultra-sound machines are top notch. The TV screens in each room make it easy to see what's going on.\n2) The ultra-sounds technicians are quick, efficient and friendly. We've had three or four different techs and I have enjoyed every one.\n\nBad:\n1) Wait time are atrocious. They will tell you to come at 8:30 and won't actually see you until 9:30. All ten visits have been this way. Anyone can take an appointment, keeping the appointment is what's important. Your patients work jobs. Respect our time and see us when you promise to. Not only that but they kick you out of the rooms as fast as possible. This place is in and out. My wife was having contractions every 2 minutes while they did a 30 minute Non stress test on her. As soon as the 30 minutes was up they basically kicked her out and told her to call her other doctor if the contractions continued. She could barely drive home and almost ended up in the hospital in labor. \n\n2) 10 visits, 10 different doctors. Not a single one has read our charts and all are completely uniformed. We have to explain our baby's condition to each and every doctor and every time they are shocked by what they hear. \"You're baby has a heart condition??\" Oh my, I didn't realize. Yeah, we've been coming here 5 months now and the doctors we're seeing still don't know who we are or why we're even there. Our appointments have become us telling the doctors why we're there to see them instead of the other way around. One of the worst things about having 10 different doctors is getting 10 different opinions. Each of them will tell us what they think should happen next and a lot of the time they flat out contradict each other. They all want to know why we're not using them to do the delivery. Hmm maybe because I don't want some random doctor I've never met that as no idea of our history be there during the birth of our child.\n\n3) Miscommunication. Appointment times get mixed up and the people scheduling the appointments argue with us that we don't need to come in on certain days even thought the doctors told us to schedule appointments. We'll tell them we need to see a doctor and get an ultra sound and then when we show up there will be no doctor to see us. We've literally told them 10 times to stop sending records to one of our old doctors we stopped seeing and every single time we see them they ask us about the other doctor. I can't believe how unorganized this office is and it drives us crazy.\n\n4) Cost. We get $500+ insurance bills every time we visit them (twice a week). We're getting charged to sit in a waiting room an hour past our meeting time just to get a 10 minute ultra sound and then explain our condition to a new doctor who has no idea what's going on.\n\n\nSummary:\nVisiting this office is weird and I feel like it's a complete waste of time. I have no idea why we even visit this office but our cardiologist and OBGYN want us to keep going so we do. I love both our Cardiologist and OBGYN but this doctors office serves no purpose other than to give us two ultra sounds a week which at least give us some piece of mind. I have no confidence whatsoever in the doctors here. I haven't met with a single doctor twice over 10 visits. The ones we meet with need to spend 15 minutes with us while we explain to them what's going on. I wish there were more perinatal \"specialist\" doctors in Phoenix so I could recommend somewhere else to go.", "business_id": "K4yExVqUtW2sRE4grXU8Zw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8htMWt7OikU-3rAYK9bhkQ", "review_id": "K5WAn-1PEts9e1Lwwj_LHA", "text": "I am near the conclusion of a high risk twin pregnancy and have had an excellent experience with PPA (7th street office).  I was being seen every 2 weeks for 7 months and have found the office staff courteous, the ultrasonographers top notch (they knew the sex of the twins at week 12!) and the physicians knowledgeable and warm.  It is true that the wait times can be long especially in the afternoon but this is a fact of life in a high risk practice where many of the patients are very complicated.  To minimize this issue i would ask for the first available morning appointments if you can work this into your schedule.  To me, modifying my schedule seemed insignificant compared with the outstanding care i and my twins were receiving.  \n\nA primary issue id like to address is the continuity of care.  This is a large practice with 10+ doctors and it is true that at time the doctor was not overly familiar with my case since the doctors do rotate among 3 valley locations.  We had no significant complications so this was not that big of an issue for us but i can see how that would be difficult for someone who had a serious ongoing medical complication and/or did not feel comfortable with the details of their own medical care.  PPA is a very large group practice with many moving parts and lack of continuity is a major weakness of large group practices as a model.  If you are not comfortable with this type of model dont go to PPA.  There are other, smaller, MFM practices out there that can give you the personal touch you desire.   I work in the medical field and felt comfortable relaying the details of my case to the physician i was seeing.  They do have your chart with them they just may not have reviewed it in detail before the appointment.  Any time i did have a question either generally speaking with multiple gestation or specific to my case they were able to answer the questions to my satisfaction.\n\nOther perks of this practice is that at Banner Good Sam and at Scottsdale Shea (i think) they have 24 hour in house coverage. I landed in OB Triage at Good Sam at 32 weeks with concern for preterm labor and the PPA physician on call came and spoke to me personally and relayed the information to the office for my office visit the next day.  I was impressed and relieved by this type of physician coverage. When i give birth in the next few weeks it will be nice to know that there is already a doctor on call on the premises.\n\nIn short, PPA is an excellent choice for high risk pregnancy care if you are wiling to modify your schedule to show up in the morning to avoid wait times and if you are okay with some lack of continuity of care that in my opinion does not affect the quality of care which is outstanding.", "business_id": "K4yExVqUtW2sRE4grXU8Zw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DW0itbzpOM9Ro1jFQ8FSOA", "review_id": "Yz_xnFKKozucWorARwVZ-A", "text": "This place is amazing and the service they provide is top notch. Staff is very sweet and the 3D pictures you get of your baby are amazing. The price is very affordable and if your thinking about going..... Do it!", "business_id": "K4yExVqUtW2sRE4grXU8Zw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "N-D-d1Z4UybdlkK1HxlNPA", "review_id": "CEhU6ZxE9X_A7yyqmNEMRA", "text": "Tonight, I cheated on Eliana's with Guanaquito. I still feel a bit guilty, as I've been with Eliana's for years, but when Guanaquito does it better in almost every way, how can you fault me? \n\nIf you blink, you'll miss it- on McDowell, between the Gourmet House of Hong Kong and Arizona Endoscopy Services. You need to park in back, accessible from a driveway before you pass by the dully colored sign for Guanaquito.\n\nLike Eliana's, it's Salvadoran cuisine, but there are so many more options at Guanaquito. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and based on tonight's sampling, Hubby and I will be back often to work our way through the menu. I had the ensalada drink and Hubby had the Horchata, which the waitress patiently explained was different from Mexican Horchata. It sure was- maybe it was the morrow seed that made it so unique. \n\nFor his entree, Hubby had the equivalent of the sampler platter- a tamale (again, quite different from a Mexican tamale- softer and creamier), 2 pastales (meat pies) and 2 pupusas (stuffed, grilled tortillas). Guanaquito had a far greater variety of pupusas than Elaina's, and they were every bit as good. The one that I had that was most unique was made with cheese and loroco plant (which to me had an asparagus-y taste). Definitely delicious. At both Salvadoran places, we were served a bowl of cabbage salad, but at Eliana's we had never been told how to eat it. Guanaquito's was far less astringent and we were instructed to eat it with our pupusas. I was skeptical at first, but became quickly hooked. It did not overwhelm the taste of the pupusas, and added a nice crunch and zing. \n\nThe only thing I found that Eliana's did better than Guanaquito was the flan. Guanaquito's texture was off, but the flavor was acceptable.\n\nI suppose I'm willing to share my new love with all of you- but be forewarned- she's a saucy mistress you'll be compelled to visit again and again. Oh- and she's cheap, too. Hubby and I got out of there for $24 (and that includes the extras I got to round out my leftovers for lunch tomorrow!).", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "cTQOEKBVSqrsyVl2Ssyolg", "review_id": "ZgrYYCjzilGuOFx79gOEBw", "text": "Guanaquito's was a place my GF found out about through someone at work, and she dragged me along. I was skeptical, but optimistic. I have lived in Panama and Guatemala, and I was looking forward to some basic C.A. farmer food.\n\nI was not disappointed. My stewed chicken was excellent. We ordered an appetizer platter: starch as far as the eye could see. They even had yucitas (casava fries). In Panama, we joked  about yuca being the potato's drier, stringier cousin. But Guanaquito's yucitas brought back fond memories of the campo and drunken evenings sitting in Pio Pio in David. A mixed message for most, I'm sure, but for me it was all good.\n\nThe staff was awesome, explaining for us gringos how to enjoy the fare. And we did enjoy. I'm looking forward to making my way back sometime soon.", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 11, "useful": 9, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "V0y4fqp-4pSRfsz0FmsjPA", "review_id": "Dcxg2LvxlXfuC2ngNEaJXw", "text": "I popped in quickly to see if they took debit the girl behind the counter looked at me blankly and then at her father at least I am assuming thats what he was. He answered for her that they do so I told them I would return. I was early in meeting Amanda B. and Kevin H. so I parked myself at a table. I speak Spanish, does it say that some where on my forehead??? People seem to just \"KNOW\" this for some reason. Even when I responded in English they continued to speak Spanish to me here. I finally gave in and went with it, the girl said \"Ah so you do speak Spanish\" like it was some sort of test. She was very polite she did not speak English though and I basically translated for everyone throughout the meal. I have not had El Salvadoran in a really long time so I don't really have anything to compare. I deducted a star because everything had pork bits in it except the salsa and tortillas. I would go again if I was in the area, next time I will clarify no meat when I order.\n\nBean & Cheese Pupusa - awesome very good minus the pork\nChile Relleno - very good, totally different than Mex. on the inside it was stuffed full of pork, potato and carrots among other stuff it reminded me of a stew minus the liquid.\nHorchata - Fresh from scratch very very delicious and sweet sugar high achieved\n\nI would like to try the soups they looked good and a little pricey.\n\nThanks to Kevin for getting the tip you and Amanda are wonderful company!", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "XT0zTD3ZgpUzgD4KJb3yfg", "review_id": "spz-B3RLDOJMtQalQ1c4hA", "text": "Drove right past the parking entrance my first time past. Actually, many firsts tied to this visit to Guanaquito; first mid-week lunch date, first time having Salvadorian food, first ensalda and my first pupusa. Our drink order was taken and I tried the ensalada this was a sweet and refreshing citrus drink with small pieces of pineapple and papaya this was a perfect drink on a hot day. For an appetizer we tried the pupusa which are fabulous handmade tortillas that are stuffed with a variety of fillings, sampled the pork, cheese and bean - outstanding. For my entr\u00e9e I had the Chile relleno. Hands down the best relleno I have ever tried. This version was stuffed with carrots, potato, pork and cheese simply scrumptious. \n\nOver-ordered for lunch and I'm enjoying the leftovers as I type this review - just as good reheated.", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "RMX11FC48KZTYIeExtGUCw", "review_id": "WeXfovLGxDEoYh7_mYISAQ", "text": "Argh! I just realized I never reviewed this place, and it's been a while since I've been there. So I shall have to rely on the lasting impressions.\n\nI had the plato tipico, which I think translates as, \"giant plate heaped with fried deliciousness.\"  In fact, the pictures posted here are actual photo documentation of what I had, while dining with Brian G.\n\nThe yucca fries were utterly divine -- crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, slightly sweet throughout. The pupusas, pure awesomness (and I've had my share, believe it or not). The empanadas, pretty tasty, but not mind-blowing. The tamale, I could have lived with out.\n\nThank god it's not closer, of I'd eat there every day, and undo all my hard work at the gym.", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MphD7VDOEb1KTjIp-oFoMw", "review_id": "RL2--6DFAr_Rrhd95_I4yg", "text": "I love the food here! I had some sort of delicious fried pancake stuffed with shredded meat & cheese. They were called Pupusas. I cant wait to go back  :P I'm seriously jonesing for some more of those meat pancakes.... I need more like now!", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "4UUIpbOTPmu43wuC2aSGkg", "review_id": "yuxqGe4U91mib64ReRSU-g", "text": "What can I say about Guanaquito that has not already been said? This place is fantastic! I have had two opportunities to try their Pupusa plate and it's just fantastic. The pupusas are cooked to a perfect crisp on the outside. The inside is warm with meat and cheese. Even the rice and beans are great. I will hold back on giving the 5 stars because I want to try other dishes besides the pupusas, but I feel that Guanaquito will earn my 5th star and my loyalty easily!", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "MwJVSTsUB-htphNZaIC43g", "review_id": "hpGccyaIZcZhl6-ERXjZeg", "text": "I love that this place is nearly unrecognizable from the street. And that you don't hear a word of english being spoken. You know you're in for good food at that point. \n\nI had papusas and a random sampler - and my favorite fried plantain with beans and sour cream. \n\nThis was good - better than Eliana's yes - but both are pretty damn good. And i felt like this place was Phoenix - super seedy exterior, lots of espanol, and good food in a strip mall - Phoenix to a tee.", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "eRhqwWWYneA3Wr_WYbmVGw", "review_id": "9eN8VmW5nu-NUkFfl5Iv2Q", "text": "I came here based on reviews comparing it to Eliiana's, considering I had never even seen it (it's pretty well hidden). And my philosophy is, any place with papusa deserves a shot. \n\nMe & my BF went at around 7pm, and parked in the back. It felt a little creepy, but still...papusas are calling, so we entered. \n\nIt's a no frills establishment, with a larger variety of foods and papusas than Eliana's. We shared the sampler (for comparisons) and some chicken leg entree...it really wasn't all that interesting. \n\nThe sampler plate was pretty similar to Eliana's, but they give you more (for more money, of course). The papusas, however, were the bomb (do people still use that term? Bomb?). WAAAAY better than Eliana's. And I'm told the ensalda drink was WAAAAY better too, but that is not my cup 'o tea. The tortillas served with the main entree were a little dry, so I'm siding with Eliana's tortillas. Serves was friendly, but not quite the waitress type service you get from Eliana's. We ordered up front, and then sat down. Then the food was brought to us. \n\nSo basically, I still like Eliana's more for their main dishes and tiny cup of chicken soup. But I'll come here for papusa lunches....many of them. \n\nOh yeah!", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZP-lKmBQAN4HIdLP4vDK6g", "review_id": "fNq4-1jRG7Z7fdUXM3wuvw", "text": "A Salvadorean friend recommended this place to us when she found out that we love papusas. I got  a massive plate of those crispy, delicious goodies and an even more massive cup of horchata, which could have been a meal in itself. Our server was super-friendly and patient--it took us forever to decide. We left stuffed and satisfied.", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 13, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "N-D-d1Z4UybdlkK1HxlNPA", "review_id": "GOdsERe2stZ34l9840VdUg", "text": "The pupusas, yes, the pupusas are great. The loroco with cheese has become our favorite, But this past week, I strayed from our standard and tried the gallina soup with braised chicken and salad. All I can say is, \"What the hell? Where has this been my whole life?\" The soup is magical. Huge chunks of carrot, potato, and zucchini, with some thin noodles, and a savory broth with some mint leaves. I quickly abandoned the rest of my entree in favor of finishing the huge bowl of magic. It was the best soup I've had since coming to Phoenix 13 years ago. \n\nGood thing Hubby got sick this weekend- it gave me an excuse to go back and get some more. Being magical, you know it has serious healing properties. Here's where I learned that the Sopa de Gallina is chicken soup without the chicken meat and the Sopa de Pollo is the same thing but with the meat. Two huge Styrofoam cups to go with lemon wedges and 4 hot and fresh tortillas cost less than $6.00. I was stunned. The owner said it costs more with meat. Believe me, you won't miss it. Who knew that magic was so cheap? Hubby's fever is already down and he's feeling much better.", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AX9RoaxW2E2XZjV9HW22RQ", "review_id": "lg0lcsFoiVg-r7lJEjBpkg", "text": "I have never eaten El Salvadorean food before!  I was looking for something different and saw the reviews!  I called a friend from El Salvador and he suggested the Pupusas with cheese!  THEY WERE YUMMY!!!  Its my new favorite food!!!  I will be back!  Thanks!", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ioTuTA_pI-ZgiM4uISDQPg", "review_id": "O9Ry9xS3qK4Radqt_c2IsQ", "text": "I went to Guanaquito Saturday afternoon to get some to go pupusas. \nWe live within walking distance of the place, and honestly, from the front of the building facing McDowell it looks like nothing at all. I would see this place driving by and be like\" How the hell does a restaurant survive there?\". Thankfully, I ran along the place on Yelp! \n\nWow. I can't believe I was not more daring before now. I got 4 pupusas to go for my husband and me. While waiting, I noticed that the place is very clean and reminds me a lot of some restaurants in Mexico (although not a Mexican restaurant). \n\nThe man who took my order and money was very nice and he explained how to put the sauce and slaw on them if I so wished. I didn't like the sauce or slaw once I tasted them but, who cares, you don't need it. \n\nWe got the pork and cheese pupusas and they were out of this world! So fresh and yummy. Two pupusas each was a nice little lunch along with a beer (at home). The place needs to get beer is the only thing lacking! \n\nWe will be going back and it will be nice to be able to walk over!", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "P2kVk4cIWyK4e4h14RhK-Q", "review_id": "hDcr0kaET71jAWxssN8EhQ", "text": "3.5 stars rounded up.  Our first foray into Salvadoran cuisine.  Half the fun was working out what we wanted with our poor Spanish and the servers poor English.\n\nWe weren't very hungry since we had been to Lo-Lo's just a short time before.  The plan was to share 2 entree's between the four of us at Lo-Lo's and then finish our dinner at Guanaquito.  Well, two plates  at Lo-Lo's and the four of us were nearly full.\n\nSo we didn't order much at Guanaquito.  Four pupusas:  cheese, bean & cheese, pork and beef.  They were all very good.  I enjoyed the grilled flavor of the bread very much.  Having each bite with cabbage and some hot sauce was tasty indeed.\n\nWe also tried some fried yucca.  It was OK but very much like thick cut french fries.", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OQMOgqS1NFIyAW4i66iDYA", "review_id": "cXw4RYPk_ZWypwznuGvGAw", "text": "This was my first venture into Salvadoran cuisine, and what a great place to be exposed to it. This place is so authentic, they barely speak any English. Luckily, I was able to use my decent (although far from fluent) Spanish to ask what things were and get the waitress's recommendations. We had the plato tradicional appetizer, a platter of Salvadoran specialties - for $9, you get two pupusas (of your choice), two beef empenada-like things, three fried yucca things, and a chicken tamale. If you want a nice exposure to different Salvadoran dishes, I highly recommend this as a meal for one or a starter for two or three. The pupusas, especially, were fantastic. Next, we had some chicken dish with onions in a gravy-like sauce--also delicious--that came with a side of rice and beans (and a \"salad\" that was just some iceberg and tomato with a wedge of lime). The refried beans were some of the best I've had. And this whole dish cost $9, if I remember correctly. I highly recommend Guanaquito to expose yourself to the authentic cuisine of El Salvador. The price is right, the service is friendly, and the food is delicious!", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oXkbuOiN9HDS3WgOQONfRg", "review_id": "5iKQXY76n27N8RUlXvs9wA", "text": "A friend and I decided to try this place after reading the wonderful Yelp reviews.  We were not disappointed!  There's not much I can say that hasn't already been said.  Our server was very pleasant, the place was clean, and service was quick.  We both thoroughly enjoyed our meals (he had the Plato Tipico, I had the bean & cheese pupusas with rice & beans) and look forward to returning for more.", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1ZFqBoIJLLxx54XS2C09XQ", "review_id": "qfjj_X9E0ckxoyc9DPqqbw", "text": "Always looking for a hole in the wall with fantastic food and this place is that in spades.  Decor and neighborhood is more on the old commercial district side but you put this food in a nicer area and your at five stars", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JnRT9i2d71pY8D8ngzCz9Q", "review_id": "cPXYhX5Wa7Xdl__GV_tcaQ", "text": "As good as it gets.  Thats a pretty good way of putting it! If your into Salvadoran Food or if you are not this is your place.  Located near 14th street and McDowell the building is near a chinese place in an old white building.  You have to park in the back and at first glance you may question yourself for choosing this place.  But it really is worth it.  Once you get inside the place is spotless.  Very well kept.  The menu's do explain what you are eating so no surprises.  \n\nI got the Carne Asada plate.  The steak  was perfectly grilled and seasoned.  It came with yellow rice, beans, a salad, and tortillas.  The tortillas were thick and grilled.  I also shared a bean and cheese papusa.  The papusa was awesome basicly a tortilla stuffed with beans and cheese.  You have to try it.  Our meal came with chips and salsa and a salvadorian slaw mixture to share.  \n\nThe price was right and the staff is friendly food A++++++++\n\nGood for lunch if you work in the downtown area not too packed.", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wo4b_NZrBfWLoPE0c_9Qng", "review_id": "T80AkuQGHYsIca1hcMkYqg", "text": "Been there twice now.  Great servers and the owner is a sweetheart.  I ate the Pechuga Asada and a pupusa Locoye(sp?) this time.  The chicken was made right, great beans and rice, fresh avocado,  big portions and the salsa and chips are excellent.   I live two blocks from here and I need to wake the eff up and go here more.", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M6oU3OBf_E6gqlfkLGlStQ", "review_id": "r1wQoeOeOZpWUBqEQiyGBw", "text": "It looks like I will be the lone naysayer but I was not too impressed with this place. It was my first exploration into Salvadorian food so it was the best Salvadorian food I have ever had.\n\nWith that said, the location is a bit hard to find as the parking and entrance are in the rear. \n\nWe sat down and looked at the menus, which lacked some English descriptions for many items, I can speak enough Spanish to know foods but some important details were missing.\n\nI opted to try two things I have never had before. Yucca and pupusa with cheese and layote.   Yucca came with some pits of fried meat that I did not even want and my meat-eating friend did not like. The Yucca itself was good but not too diff rent than a potato wedge fry, I guess starch is starch. \n\nMy pupusa was a cheese filled flat pocket I did not even see or taste the other filling. It was a bit runny from the cheese and lacked a firmness I expected. I used the accompanying bottle of hot sauce to add some flavor however, the sauce lacked any real heat. The chips and salsa were decent but nothing special. \n\nThe prices for the pupusas seemed good at $1.75 but the yucca at $5 was a bit steep. \n\nI will give this place one my try and I will be going with my native Spanish speaking friend.", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0Teo0yeF4aMYow0d6Db-4w", "review_id": "A1UMD3g17UY639b9BRJnnA", "text": "I'm going to flat out say this before I start writing the review, my aunt makes the best pupusas.  Now with that being said this is a nice little hole in the wall.  The place is nice and clean.  The food is cheap and delicious.  The people are really friendly and the old man behind the register always seems to great me with a smile ( I think he is the owner).  Mind you pupusas are more filling then they look so don't over order.  I like the traditional queso con loroco.  The plantains are also delicious.", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D8MOoqXyGoRYBHGG1rv0Vw", "review_id": "4wxU0VyoP5h3b36PlZzPIA", "text": "I've been wanting to find a good Salvadorean place in Phoenix and this place is it!  We went there on a whim for dinner, along with three friends and everyone hands down loved the place.  Its clean, comfortable and charming;  the menu is varied, with foods from El Salvador, Mexico, the Caribbean and even a few american style items.  The service is friendly, helpful, and didn't try to hurry us up.  \nMy husband had the steak and onions, and it was excellent. We all shared several pupusas, which everyone loved.  And shared a fried plantain with beans and cream and it was delicious!  My vegitarian friend had the Fried Yuca (w/out the pork), and she loved it. \n\nMy husband is puerto rican and is very picky about restaurants, and had been resistant to trying Salvadorean food for a while - but this is now one of his favorite new hole-in the walls in Phoenix. We will be going back often!", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7htYqcN-F-c3LwKTEG1Mfg", "review_id": "bhD26C94jduRuWZhsWCjBA", "text": "Great service, tasty food, and affordable prices. \n\nThe cheese and bean papusas were good. I had the house special fish fillet with salsa malta and she had the camerones plancha. We both enjoyed our meals and will likely return in the future.", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rBeuXzsBkGxM5pJujH2zAQ", "review_id": "hSJK0eJrW6XXHbWEQtz7yA", "text": "This place is defintiely a hole in the wall, but aren't all the best finds that way? Their horchata was delicious. Creamy and authentic, without being to cinnamon-y. I was also a HUGE fan of their papussas and empanadas. Amazing!. I did not like their take on chile relleno though. It was a stuffed piece of the palm flower they use and it tasted acrid. Maybe it's a flavor that grows on you. Also wasn't too impressed by how clean the place felt, but the old pictures of the Valley in the 30s were pretty cool.\n\nOverall, good food and totally reasonably priced, but i would've loved to have a beer with my dinner. Only juices and sodas at this place.", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4CgusCZkipvUhvBZrRD46w", "review_id": "a15vW3C7FPMGijWU0zBz3g", "text": "I went there Friday night to try it out on the recommendation of so many Yelpers.  The place was neat and clean and the wait staff most friendly.  We immediately received chips with salsa and curtido( a type of coleslaw.) Didn't really like the curtido, lacked vinegar and some herbs.  But the chips were amazing.: warm, crispy and not greasy.  Nice start. I order the pork chop with plantain, rice mixed with frijoles and salad. Everything was fresh and flavorful, but being a really good cook of latin food I am going to make this recommendation to the cook.  Never add tomato sauce to rice because it makes the absorption of water difficult and makes the rice sticky.  Use Goya's Sason for coloring or tumeric.  That said, my significant other ordered the baked fish dish (because HE is watching is girlish figure) with plantains and salad.  He really enjoyed it.  I ordered a pupusa because I had never, ever, ever had one.  I ordered the one with pork cracklings, beans and cheese.  It was good.  By the way, both entrees can with a side order of pupusa.   Too full to try dessert but they had some interestingly delicious offering. \nI think the meal was worth the money.  Try it.", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M6oU3OBf_E6gqlfkLGlStQ", "review_id": "3FLZql9i-6z1qnUWlQ_cWQ", "text": "Papusa, its fun to say and also to eat.  Paaaa poooooo sahhhh\n\nI went in with a few coworkers time time with the goal of ordering 100% papusa. Which I did including a new Jalape\u00f1o papusa. \n\nThis new Jalape\u00f1o papusa at $2.00 is .25  more than the rest but well worth it. Lightly spicy cheese and corny it was great.\n\nI also had a cheese papusa but it was just bland.\n\nThe chips and salsa were like that of any Mexican place now, no more popcorn tasting chips. The side of Salvadorian slaw was nice. \n\nOn a fun side note my co worker got the \"French style chicken\"  which was 3 breaded chicken breasts over pasta with a lemon butter sauce.  What compelled him to get French food that looked like Italian food at a Salvadorian place I will never know.", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8KmHPVzyBW45_tXX8zU5mA", "review_id": "ZhuCzFTSK2pny_cYmTPKbA", "text": "After passing this place on the way to and from work every day for months, I finally caved in and rounded up some peeps for a weekend lunch expedition. This was my first ever experience with Salvadoran food and I was definitely not disappointed! The area is a little shady so we made it a day trip and took about half a dozen people. At first I was a little apprehensive, the area sucks and the parking lot was empty but it was a Saturday and probably between the lunch and dinner rush. In fact, by the time we were ready to leave, the place had filled up. The actual restaurant was very minimalist but clean and welcoming on the inside. The only negative I have to report (other than the neighborhood) is the language barrier and lack of service. Don't get me wrong, the server was very sweet and accommodating but there was only one, she didn't understand what we were saying most of the time, and it was hard to flag her down once it started to get busy. Only one of us had any experience with this genre of food, and although he liked Guanaquito, he said he preferred Eliana's but mostly because he said they spoke English and had a slightly better papusa. This was my first so I had nothing to compare it to, but I have to say I was very pleased. We ordered 3 plato tipico which came with papusas (we opted for all bean and cheese after reading the other Yelp reviews), a Salvadorean version of an empenada filled with meat and potatoes, yucca frita, tamales, and some slaw. We all loved it all except half our party passed on the tamales and we all agreed the pickled slaw wasn't the greatest; I would've preferred the slaw to have had more time to develop it's flavors and wilt a bit - it was also very sweet and I like my non-creamy slaws with a little more tang. We also had a side of fried plantains that were accompanied by crema fresca and beans (AWESOME!), their complimentary chips and salsa, and my kids shared the spaghetti with ablondigas. After reading all of the reviews on this place, I had planned on trying their chicken soup but I was so full I had to pass. At the end of the massive lunch we probably dropped about $12 per person, an excellent value for the amount of food we got. My husband (who is totally not an adventurous diner) said it was alright but I'm pretty sure I saw his eyes light up like Christmas when they brought him his Fanta in an old-school glass bottle, lol.", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LqgGgWi3FLHBViX9tmZ9sw", "review_id": "ArmzkiwFQPtEg-tnQD8svw", "text": "Good for mainly POPUSAS!!!! The place is located in a sketchy area and if you look around it almost seems not worth to try it. Forget about appearances and just sit for some Popusas!!! Their menu is in Spanish and  English, but people mainly speak Spanish, so if you want to practice a little...go ahead.", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "l0izzNMbD2lL9xcOnnMEag", "review_id": "RKobkB7zxOzaO2MOanPMAg", "text": "Met my son, his girlfriend and her kids here the day we arrived in Phoenix.  We got a little turned around so they had already eaten some food.  We ordered papussas and empanadas.  Some had the fruit juice with all these little bits of fruit floating about.  It was too sweet for me but those who drank it loved this concoction.  Had chips and salsa and the frys were really good.\n\nIt was fun eating here even though the first impression was where did they take us.  The owners and waitreass were so nice and it was my first time eating Salvadoran food.  Just for that I had a great time.  I would go back now when I return to sunny Ariazona.", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e0Rls_7QxkVcFJtUXDaA0A", "review_id": "ME1BN8iZG6pLkXelvk0Z5Q", "text": "Finding out how to gain access to this place is the greatest barrier to its success (it's a challenge), after you figure it out, brush up on your highschool spanish then be wowed by some pretty darn good pupusas.  \n\nThe juevos con chorizo are smokey and delicious and blow my mind each time I get em.", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "4lkTIhTuMhLprQprGlTRlA", "review_id": "Nz2X7SrqGkEoT0vm9R0lHQ", "text": "Two words sum it up; tasty and filling.\n\nWe started with the Plato Tipico which is a fried appetizer sampler and includes a chicken tamale, two beef  & papa empanadas, two papusas and  yucca fries. I was loving the bean and cheese filled papusa and my friend was all about the tamale.  I ordered the avocado salad hopping it would be on the exotic side but it was just a standard dinner salad topped with sliced avocado. Aside from our appetizer and salad, we ordered an additional round of pork, cheese and bean papusas. All were very good and were the main reason for our visit. However, after looking at the rest of the menu, we'll be back to try the carne asada platter and relleno plates. \nAll in all, a deliciously satisfying meal and definitely a spot I will return to again and again.\n\nNote: Parking is out back and they close at 8:30.", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yXJ1o22NYRazcSiXMkslXw", "review_id": "aArwjfKqo9WYQlSwnSi3TA", "text": "Our son in law brought over a great sampling of foods from Guanaquito for us to try, and I have to say it was especially good. As a gourmet cook collecting recipes for 45 years, I appreciate the homemade quality and attention to preparation and ingredients. I don't mean to seem arrogant, but it's been a rare expereince for me to enjoy that sense of satisfaction from foods prepared by others in Phoenix. This has got to be one of our best local restaurants.", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CKQG21PTF4i3YRaOAOSdJQ", "review_id": "xDeRcdAR5YffRSx662e4tg", "text": "I went here a couple friday's ago with friends. We all got the same thing the meat and cheese filled papusa meal. I love papusas and this place is legit on these. Im not a fan of black beans so I get the pinto beans with the meal. I ordered the horchata thinking it was going to taste like every other horchata I have had. El salvadorian horchata is not the same as your typical Mexican horcahata, and it was not to my liking. I took some food to go for Javier, but he said he was not a fan, may have been since it was not fresh. Beware when you go to this place, it is straight in the middle of the hood and looks sketchy. You drive to the back and park in the dark parking lot and enter through the back. Do not let this scare you away because the food is worth it.", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qxKyMYq6-Lbm2gCM-lwnUw", "review_id": "cVo7qJS-8t5evLZdhnEkHw", "text": "Best pupusas in Phoenix", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Mmew2rqnwj8FW3qD9wsaQQ", "review_id": "aUsLsFQ7mFgPE2rRmIm_vA", "text": "This place is like having a dirty little secret.\nIt is almost as if it's only for the dive/hole in the wall elite.\nIt's like an exclusive little club with knowledge of the entrance to this place...\nNo sign, no front door, no parking directions...\nA mystery. A maze. A secret.\nUnless you speak Spanish and have heard about this place from every single Central American you know (ahem, thus how I discovered it.)\nMy friends still approach the place uneasily when I first take them there, but once they eat they become Salvadoreans at heart.\nPupusas and Platanos Fritos are my favorite items from this place! \nBeing of Salvadorean descent I can approve this place as seriously legit!\nIt's super cheap as well!\nWhy can't it be pupusa day every day?\nBecause then I would become a whale.\nFor those cheat days, \nThis place hits the spot!\nReal curtido and salsa, none of that fake or \"Mexicanized\" flavor (yes there is a difference lol)\nI really want a pupusa now... \n:-)", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "smm4a0_pqrJbm4oQ_LIBbw", "review_id": "MAcGNZu10hmxo3NwJ-byRg", "text": "Great food great staff crappy area. Popusas were great, empanadas were delicious, yucca was the bomb (first time I eaten yucca) and the tamal wrapped in banana leaf was an unexpected surprise. From El Paso Texas with love...I'll definetly come back the next time I'm in Phoenix...salsa roja estaba deliciosa....", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vRghAoqKq8lflxjXbf5ujg", "review_id": "zNx5l_z6H-ggZtEtQSR0sA", "text": "I was so excited to try the pupusas after reading the reviews, but all the hype didn't reflect my experience.....located in a bright blue building, it was very unassuming....we entered through the back into a dimly lit, but very clean dining area.  The menu sounded good and had photos of everything to make it easy to choose.  my daughter and We ordered the Plato Tipico to get an idea of what they had to offer.   The tamale smelled and tasted of funky fish (I think it was actually pork and potato) with under cooked masa, there were beef empanadas, deep fried hard things that I think were potato and the bean and cheese pupusas...everything tasted of the oil it was cooked in and was very bland.  The cabbage slaw accompaniment was of no help in adding flavor.  I also had the horchata which was very good.  We tried ordering a dessert, however after taking our order, the server came back several minutes later to tell us they were out so we ordered something else only to be told later they were out of that too.  Finally we ordered the pork, bean and cheese pupusas to give one more try...it was very cheesey but bland with an odd meat taste.  Overall a very disappointing experience.", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XuqrEe4yfgHXiyTybr8AQQ", "review_id": "lXkGYjt0gNf57lHSiNH1AQ", "text": "Okay, first of all, this place looks like it would be located in the slums of San Salvador.. sketchy area, bars on the window, almost looks lifeless from the street. \"Never judge a book by its cover\" definitely applies to this place. This place has some good and very authentic Salvadorian food. Came here and got my usual choice of salvi treats, pupusas revueltas, pastelitos, platanitos and an ice cold agua de ensalada... AMAZING!", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tmaZ7Sz34B-ycKDtGiCnjg", "review_id": "jlvui_GtISiJrxL67FTTzA", "text": "The place might be easy to miss and I'll say that living right down the street and just happen to find it thanks to yelp! We'll I was looking for popusas and this place showed up. It was a little difficult figuring out where the entrance was since it's next to a building and has a small entrance to the back parking lot. Place looks very sketchy outside and as your walking in. So we decided to try a combo that came with that delicious  Curtido. Popusas were amazing! That is all I have tried and I keep going back just for that. I gave it four stars just because service could have been better. But this place is definitely worth trying!", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sbyxfawqjuZUQWv_YeEqWw", "review_id": "sjuCL8uBc27oww3DedElpQ", "text": "I really like this place, great customer service and really nice restaurant, go in through the back!", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X8hjnv-PSuJ0ASItdwpzqg", "review_id": "S4qwIOFPYbl91JoewKGbDg", "text": "Just went here based on some lovely yelpers reviews and you did not let me down! Wow the food was so good, and the owner/staff were very pleasant.\n\nI just got 3 bean and cheese stuffed corn tortillas, rice and more beans for $6.99 and it was all incredible. \n\nYou have to enter through the back, the parking lot is a little sketchy feeling right when you pull in but when you park there's plenty of lighting over the back door. Try it!", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "lmiDCrmas8TxRsbIGZX9Pg", "review_id": "jCsFL7t4CMUQw1k2ULuhPw", "text": "Really, really, really, ridiculously good pupusas.  Those of you who have never tried one before, for the love of all that is holy man try one! \n\nTip- rough neighborhood, may want to strap on a bulletproof vest before coming down. \nTip- entrance is in the back", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uuU5UzTs0ibO7-nQe1d4xw", "review_id": "w-pba2e9DGlBtSunW6IT_Q", "text": "Been coming here since I was a little girl . I'm salvadorian myself and their pupusas are the best in AZ !!", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ecuyOdPZ_OqdXZ4ShVUR4A", "review_id": "gqp0IZkFwyrxkg6rTAcnFA", "text": "Came her with my wife and daughter on a whim. We saw a sticker in the back of a truck that said \"I love pupusas\" on our way to Applebees and my wife asked what those were. After telling her she set to finding a place we could get them.\n\nThis place came up with some of the best reviews so we made the trek across the valley to try them.\n\nAt first I was struck by the lack of people in the place but as we sat I got more comfortable. The staff made sure we were comfortable and all our needs met.\n\nThe food was delicious! I can't speak highly enough of it. \n\nYou can't add a tip to your credit card receipt so bring cash.", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IBOWKHuSYBUJ9Qm-Q4lyfg", "review_id": "4qyxCxJ-2VWeq0hlCnL9Pg", "text": "Been here a few times and loved it every time. my favorite items are the popusas, pan con pollo, and the sopa De pata. If you like menudo you'll like the sopa De pata. I give all the credit to my girlfriend for introducing me to this place. I owe her big time. Yummy yummy for the tummy.", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QGdcCg08Ku7z_sLyVwl6WA", "review_id": "k2YD4i2kQPtFpem1p6wcWA", "text": "I love this place! I'm half salvadorian and grew up eating many of the meals on the menu. Coming here makes me feel nostalgic. And everything is so delicious! It's always worth the trip coming from Ahwatukee. I've tried many pupusas throughout Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa... El Guanaquito tops them all. The owner is a humble, timid yet very friendly man, as well as the entire staff.", "business_id": "rbiRLiFTG098z9JaK3Nshw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1uTS7hrpgphH7ZDK8EThzw", "review_id": "ZqzBvizyfGpzfiveEsgZ8A", "text": "No frills.  Nothing fancy.  Just some honest burritos and tacos.  Voted \"best taco\" by New Times a few years back (in the 90's).  Not sure I agree, but they consistently satisfy.  They make a hearty breakfast burrito too.  If you're looking for Sonoran or Tex-Mex or anything beyond what you might find at Filiberto's, try somewhere else.  The red burro combo is my personal favorite.  It's saucy (enchilada style) and just spicy enough.  Bottled beer available.", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "gq_G5VCDziyEV2-bzGuqzw", "review_id": "ngSxAXFVtPNasqunqU8dhg", "text": "The pseudo-hubster LOVES this place and drags me along every once and again. The salsas, I think, suck, so that's a big time star auto-deduct. It's pretty dumpy inside and out, and it's almost always dead... this is pretty much the entire reason I like it. We can come here without seeing a soul we know, enjoy some good, traditional Mexican food, and enjoy a cerveza in peace.", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 12, "useful": 12, "cool": 13}, "user_id": "g84VjttN28PWiv_WtdhnSQ", "review_id": "XX0WJMSgbfpO3yfbtTY3_g", "text": "Gentrification be damed, this place is still (barely) standing. \n\nFirst off let me warn you that the salsa that comes with the chips is HOT. Not just a little spicy - like 5 alarm rip your own tongue out hot.\n\nThat aside, the food here is really good. I usually order 3 rolled chicken tacos with gaucamole or the cheese enchiladas. They never get it wrong. Everything on the menu is cheap, fast and damn good. They are also speedy with the drink refills which always rocks.\n\nAlso, you can actually catch a bus to Jaurez from their parking lot as the local scary bus to Mexico departs from the depot next door. That is pretty hot too.", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "pHE5nk6WVXqztWSciMkLRQ", "review_id": "RQe3bqnkpYiP81F4-uN2Ww", "text": "From the outside this place looks as if it would be infested with flies inside and has a fat greasy cook at the grill.  I am happy to announce it was neither.  I love the look of the furniture in this place, which has old Mexican looking carved chairs.  They even added a jukebox full of Spanish music for your own pleasure.  I will start with the drinks.  Of course they have all of the important imported beer, but the best part about this is that they are cheap!!! Almost half the prices of most places, which will definitely keep me coming back.  I have always said you can determine how good the Mexican food is by the salsa and the rice.  The salsa was just the way I like it, tasty while eating it and spicy when you're done.  This obviously just makes you want more due to the fact that your tongue is still sizzling and craving that hot flavorsome liquid on a crunchy tortilla chip-- a positive in my book.  They even give you an extra bowl to mix both the red and the green together.  \n\nNow onto my meal, chile verde burrito with a side of rice.  I love to try this dish at different places since most green salsas all taste different depending on who makes it, so different places meet my craving needs.  My burrito was ok, but I wouldn't rank it up there with the best.  It needed more flavor and definitely more spice.  Adding the salsa for the chips made it a little more enjoyable.  The rice to me was disappointing.  Mexican rice should be juicy and fluffy, but instead it was fried and had no flavor.  I'm not too much of a shrimp person, but my brother got shrimp colorado, which was surprisingly (to me the non-shrimp eater) good.  In the end the salsa gets a check on my list, the rice was a negative and the beverages quenched my thirst.  I will be dining here again, but next time I will stay away from their burritos.", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 12, "useful": 11, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "V0y4fqp-4pSRfsz0FmsjPA", "review_id": "IM5vPwAlbnkhbIS339cswg", "text": "\"Are you kidding me Laura?!?!\"\n\"OMG we are going to get shot!!\"\n\"Dude this is a fucking double wide.\"\n\nThis is what I heard upon entering the parking lot. \n\n\"Hell yes we are eating here I don't care what you say!!\"\n\nI like it no matter if Veronica R (my sister) did not like their green chili. Its a taco place order the tacos!! Yes the rice was overcooked and a bit crunchy hopefully its not like that all the time. The beans were FANTASTICO they tasted like the ones my Abuelita used to make. The salsa was not for the weak its nice and spicy just how I like it. I had the shrimp tacos as my entree see pics, they were delicious I cleaned my plate!!\n\nCheapest beer ever I had a Bohemia for $2.50 they are $6 anywhere else!! We also took some Horchata and a Mansanita glass bottle to go mmmm. This place was clean and reminded me of Mexico inside, if I am in the area I would not hesitate to stop in here for a bite.\n\nShout out to Danny S for recommending! TY!!", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0g6TyhGJXvLQNr7d7LsDnw", "review_id": "ULWxVCyaZjEZZym8AskVLw", "text": "why hello there, hole in the wall; that's not really a hole in the wall, except for the food.....delicious! i love the tacos durados (fried tacos-chicken) and their rice is just like mama makes it. the photos below do not do the food justice. don't go during lunch unitl after 1pm or you'll have slow service, everything is cooked up fresh....the salsas are hot hot hot. love it!", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 11, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "pU2lBD_W3VNvpzKZsRzi2A", "review_id": "VOzzFkX_4n5txatdDeEd0w", "text": "five stars is simply not enough.\n\ni was always scared to try this place. i don't even think i knew it was still a functioning restaurant. \n\ni'm glad i was wrong.", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 11, "useful": 12, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "E5QyEU6FCQwnTys0S73zNw", "review_id": "aZoU6tK83xUn9LKLrzgUdw", "text": "so two gringos walk into a mexican taco shop next to a mexican bus station....\n\nbadump bump.\n\n\nOMG!! wtf have i been missing here. i got a carne asada burro and a soft chicken taco...\n\ntaco was awesome. the corn tortilla was soft, supple and tasted awesome. piled high with lettuce some sliced radish and i squeezed some lemon ontop. i murdered this taco. execution style. imagine finding a duffle bag full of heads in Juarez...well this taco belonged to one of those heads..understand?\n\nthe burro was very tasty. the meat seasoned well and only two bites did i find some grisly bits. the carne asada was rolled up with some diced tomatoes and a cup of pico on the side. \n\ni kinda prefer my CA Burrito with a heap of Guacamole like how FilliB's makes them. but this was really tasty and i will order it again...after i check out the other items on the menu of course. \n\nyou will now find me here every saturday morning. \nthe tacos at Tacos De Juarez will soon refer to me as the Chalupacabre.", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "i0A-c2yoHySmFhRV2sDR1g", "review_id": "uYgd7ZlhW2rI9uAbH0cmbA", "text": "I took a friend and tried this place after reading the reviews here on Yelp. The food here is great!   Started with great chips and salsa, the green tomatillo salsa was especially good. Tried the shrimp tacos and the tacos durados chicken. Both were excellent, They were served with beans, rice, and a small salad. There was plenty of food for both of use, my friend gave me one of her tacos as she could not finish her plate. They have various Mexican beers and Bud Light available and it was served very cold with a frosty glass and a lemon slice. They also have Mexican bottled sodas in real glass bottles. We left stuffed and very happy.  I will definitly be back!!", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "noekNAqLa2L3az5_bnb3zA", "review_id": "nLN2mxyz70pzYUHx2n8PvA", "text": "Ok, so I had been scouting this place out for a while, mainly because it looked like such a dump and was located next to a bus stop.  I finally stopped in a couple months ago and it was... really tasty!  Don't let the shack-like appearance of this place fool you - it's damn good mexican food.  Best I've had in the Downtown area actually.  I definitely recommend the \"gorditas,\" which actually taste a lot like what Taco Bell call chalupas.  Sort of a thick, buttery, fried taco.  Good stuff", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "w2-LYY74W16RXCUYJa86MQ", "review_id": "tUWwRGK5mKQlQSmBHtq20g", "text": "OK -- not much else to add to what has already been said, creepy looking place but knock your socks off good Mexican food.\n\nI've driven by this place on my way to work for nearly 4 years and always thought it was a bit too dumpy even for me. \n\nLEST WE FORGET - the crappier looking, dingy, run down, hot, windowless, next to a bus station types of Mexican food places are the BEST. This one has all the above. Its cheap too.\n\nI had the chimichanga with beef machaca. So freaking good. Probably the best chimi I've ever had next to Rito's, of course. But this place has better hours :)", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 11, "useful": 11, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "du6KeE54IFbPiXpU3LOd1g", "review_id": "3aDOAoXIcmX4Glv1PpTR6g", "text": "Power yoga class today. \nWhat great way to detox your body and find all the muscles and balance points you rarely use (you'll find them the hard way, BTW, but that's another story).\nAs I was lying on the mat at the end of the class, listening to Max (our instructor/Chief Yogi), telling us to just be and to try to not think...try not to eat or drink for an hour after the session and just let our bodies detox, all I could think of was \"what can I eat to retox as quickly as possible, that won't kill me where I stand?\"\nNot an easy question to ponder, even with the existential power of yoga still pulsating through every fiber of my being...a chili dog from Ted's or Long Wong's?; an Italian Beef  from Luke's; Chicken and waffles from Lolo's?\nAnd then it hit me, almost causing me to stir from my yoga induced coma, Taco's de Juarez!!!!!\nAs anyone who has read even one of my reviews will tell you, I am a \"Trendinista\" of the first order. \nI follow the herd, make no mistake about it! \nWhy?\nBecause, occasionally, the herd knows where it's going...and this is one of those very special occasions!\nI had spotted this place before...on my way by at high speed, to get to Welcome Diner for a burger.\nBut since I wasn't packing, I never, ever stopped rolling, let alone got out of my car here. \nYelp changed all that. This place has some terrific reviews, in spite of the fact that there isn't a Betos or Bertos in sight. \nWorth a try, right?\nTaco's of Juarez is a delightfully dirty little gem...the proverbial diamond in a goat's ass. \nI sat down and the sweet little non-english speaking waitress brought chips and salsa...The Two Grinders (Los Dos Molino's) need to take salsa lessons from these folks...some of the best salsa I have had (the salsa verde is definitely the best I've had in the US...makes me long for couple of places along the beach in Bahia de Navidad).\nIn an effort to retox as quickly as possible, I ordered the number 16 lunch especial...a shredded beef gordita (\"gordita\" means \"meat wrapped in lard, then deep-fried\" in Spanish) and a cerveza (ice, ice cold BTW).\nFreakishly good...I know, it was almost pure lard that had been heated to point where it lost its molecular cohesion and liquefied...but it was damn tasty lard. I forked a little salsa chile and salsa verde onto the gordita (accompanied by refritos and rico) and dug in.\nI awoke to shouts of \"clear\" as the feverish paramedics worked to restart my heart...just kidding! \nI am fine:) !!\nSo, go to the pawn shop and find yourself a nice little Sig Sauer 9mm pistol and holster, turn on the car alarm and go try Taco's of Juarez. Possibly the best Mexican food in town!\nAnd now, another one on my list of favorite places to retox after I've detoxed!", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QwO4LVCiPZZdg5URrQfYpw", "review_id": "htRKQdq4UmxxGDfEl5WlbA", "text": "I've lived here all of my life (33 yrs) and somehow I had never heard of this place. The exterior is unassuming, to say the least. \n\nGood food. Huge portions. Excellent service. Mostly under 8 bucks. Definitely worth going to. Don't let the structure fool you. The inside is much nicer.", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "N-D-d1Z4UybdlkK1HxlNPA", "review_id": "1dbR1qtpDbeR4LNfppAUhQ", "text": "Maybe the current economy has forced Tacos de Juarez to make some cutbacks in the quality of their food, because our recent experience was nowhere near as good as everyone else seems to have had. We live mere blocks from here, so we felt it was about time we tried it. \n\nThe chips and tostada base tasted off, as if the oil they were fried in was a little rancid. The cheese on the cheese crisp was plentiful- and pretty oily. My husband called the cheese in his chile relleno the most tasteless he had ever had, as was the relleno batter. \n\nI ordered a #1, but wanted to substitute a hard taco for the cheese enchilada. I checked the a la carte prices, and knew that the taco was actually less expensive, so I was sure I wasn't going to be screwing them over. I can't tell you how long it took me to try and explain what I wanted to our server. I'm sure there are those who would say it's my fault for not speaking Spanish. Anyway, I ended up getting my tostada and the hard taco, but no taquito, and no rice and beans. Then another 10 minutes of my life went by as I tried to explain again what I had ordered when the server asked if everything was alright, but that really, no one needed to bring me out any more food. I had had enough by that point and knew it would already be a Pepcid AC kind of night. The cook and the server argued and finally the server understood that she had gotten my order wrong. They comped my food, which wasn't necessary, but they insisted. My taco and tostada were just alright. The beans in the tostada were cold, which I am not used to.\n\nWe've had everything better somewhere else, and feel no need to return.", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7pqOCK__eRP6Er2gw3yvKA", "review_id": "RjKwcraOAowQ2VeIbInM7Q", "text": "Foreword:  You may see that all my reviews are 5 stars (with the exception of one really horrible experience (I won't mention any names....*cough-MATADOR-cough*) reason being you may ask...I only feel compelled to share the really good ones, or really bad as the case may be ;)\n\nOk, to the business at hand...TDJ is HOTT from the chips with the amazing red chile salsa to the check this place is ON IT!!\n\nI have been addicted to this place here lately and I can't get enough, what can you ask for in a good nosh spot....consistency baby, this place nails it....always good, never a disappointment!\n\nSo far I have tried about 6 different menu items...everything from the machca plate to the cheese enchiladas...right on the money!  I would say about as authentic as you can find my friends....\n\nNot sure....but everything is soooo gooood that I may just try the \"lengua\" here soon....still a bit freaky, but I have to assume the same high quality will grace my plate!\n\nPlease don't be fooled by the well, quite frankly scary exterior...this place has what it needs on the inside....cold beer, amazing chips, mind blowing salsas....consistent service (even when it's busy) and great food!!\n\nWell, what are you doing still reading this?  Don't stand on ceremony here people...run don't walk to this one!!", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KAlrXgWYcNrwoQOvnGtgtg", "review_id": "mcCOsXjeByLNrh1uzVITCg", "text": "First off I have to say thanks to the fellow yelpers!!! \n\nI have worked downtown for over 5 years and drove by this place every day twice a day.... and had no idea it was even open for business. The place looks abandoned and quite scary.  I have seen some interesting people next door and I would have never given the place a shot if it wasn't for you all!    On to the food :) \n\nSince this was my first time I thought I would try the basic Mexican food combo to judge the place.  I had the #17 Taco and Enchilada rice and beans I added beef to the enchilada. (comes shredded unless you specify ground) I can't say one bad thing about the dish. It was amazing. The rice was perfect for my taste and even the beans were good.  I really enjoyed the salsa. Some may not since it is not a fresh tomato and onion type of salsa. It is more like a hot sauce. The service was good. The atmosphere was good.  Prices are good. \n\nThis will absolutely be added to the Mexican Food Lunch rotation!!", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "waD2euOMPTnTzQ0thq3H6Q", "review_id": "Cobm9lynyhhFIo3ACeXdrw", "text": "Good food, good service, good price, shitty location.\n\nI had the carne asada plate which came with guac, beans, and corn tortillas.  The tortillas were amazing, the carne asada was above average, as were the beans.  Unfortunately, as good as it was, it's still Mexican food.  Not that I have anything against Mexican food, it just, for the most part, all tastes similar.  Nothing really stood out as AMAZING.  If I'm in the area (god forbid), I'll def. eat there again, but I'm not going to drive from the E. Valley to go here.  Bonus points for having 7-Up in a bottle, made with sugar.", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 8, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "P2kVk4cIWyK4e4h14RhK-Q", "review_id": "_7slZDYeiwyeIiTcbEEpKg", "text": "I ended the work week on a nice note when I met Donald S and a new friend at Tacos De Juarez for lunch on Friday.  We enjoyed good conversation amidst the early Goodwill high back dining chairs, the Formica tables mixed with the old Ethan Allen desks serving as tables (thanks for that insight Mark) and crowd of diners from a broad swath of life.\n\nThe chips were good, standard stuff.  The red and green salsa was also tasty, although the red is mild bordering on hot and the green is just hot.  I recommend waiting until your drink arrives before starting in on the green salsa.\n\nI wanted 2 enchiladas.  They come with cheese and I wanted one with cheese and one with chicken added.  There was a bit of language difficulty and I ended up with 2 chicken enchiladas.  \n\nBut let me start with the basics because that is where my judgment of a Mexican restaurant begins:  rice and beans.  If they miss on the basic rice and beans then they will have a hard time getting me back.  The rice and beans were good.  Not greasy, not dry.  Great.  On to the enchiladas.\n\nThe chicken enchiladas were smothered in a generous amount of enchilada sauce and cheese and filled with a hearty portion of stewed chicken.  Good stuff.\n\nI will absolutely add Tacos De Juarez to my list of good & cheap restaurants.  And having been in the El Paso/Juarez area recently I can say that even though the neighborhood immediately surrounding Tacos De Juarez looks a little sketchy it is not.  For example there were no poor souls executed and left hanging from a chain link fence here as there was a couple weeks ago along the border.", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "AFa51UIm2CeggSlekhT8Pg", "text": "I drove by this place almost daily for years and never had the desire to go in. It looks downright scary from the outside and is wedged between a laundromat and a mexico bus station. The dirt parking lot doesn't help the image either, nor does the fact that it looks like an abandoned titty club where you might find a dead stripper behind. \n\nNevermind all that.\n\nThis place has very good food. This place has very good prices. Damnit, this place has the hottest green salsa ever made. They don't speak much English, but I can order food in Spanish so that works out. The green chiles actually appear to be fresh instead of that canned crap. Nothing on the menu was groundbreaking, but everything tasted fresh, clean, and well prepared. \n\nIf you go there, look at the sign on the window about the restroom being for customers only. I wrote it, swear. It had the word \"costumers\" and I asked them if I could escribe them a nuevo signo. They let me. I've got a little fame here.", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T6e53bQeGdCOhscoXqmi5w", "review_id": "FqE4vOrGRBQodTPu0xHW-A", "text": "This place is a real dump, but the food is very good.  It was good to go here after a baseball game to avoid the traffic (careful, the walk is about a mile).  Jim gives this 4 stars, and Mo only 2 -- she's a little pick on this one.", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bADkBuUDonedhUd5KB598g", "review_id": "xfVvyx0lRS6dJnqZJ8PY1g", "text": "Saw the reviews of this place earlier today so thought I would give it a shot.   Area is a little iffy but nothing major.  The inside was really comfortable.  We sat down and got our chips and salsa right away.  Decided to wait for my soda before dipping in to the green salsa sue to reviews.  good thing.  Hot Stuff!  Good flavor tho.  Red was more managable for a medium type person as myself.  Ordered the Red Chili burrito and right away tried the rice and beans.  AWSOME!  However the Red Chili burrito was average.  Pretty bland and some of the meat were big chunks of really tough eat.  Still good.  5 of 5 on everything but the burro.  Burro was probably a 3 or 2.5.  Not going to be on my regular rotation but I'll probably be back and just get a bean burrito.  Im not very adventurous with my mexican food so...\nBeans were great tho.  Worth the trip alone.", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "6nTmCe9t59SWJlQWg3f5Zg", "text": "Just a few blocks from home, I had been a little intimidated by the location. I don't know why, but I am glad I finally stopped in for lunch. \n\nThe interior is cool and clean. You seat yourself and they bring out the best green salsa and a red salsa that is full of flavor (a little too much oregano for my flavor). Both with the perfect balance of flavor and heat that builds to that point of being addictive. [I like my chile hot, but not to the point that it ruins my food or my taste buds.] \nThey have an extensive and well priced menu which includes a list of lunch specials and combinations. \n\nI choose the #18 lunch special which came with a Crunchy Taco with Shredded beef and a beef flauta covered in homemade guacamole, served with rice and beans. \nThe rice was perfectly toasty, simply seasoned and well cooked. The beans were re-fried to perfection, and not overly covered with cheese. The taco and flauta were perfectly crisp. The shredded beef used was wonderfully simple, none of this cumin infused, tex-mex chili flavored shredded beef, thank goodness. \nThere is nothing fancy about the food, this is simple classic homemade Mexican food, served with sincerity. I will be back!", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "--65q1FpAL_UQtVZ2PTGew", "review_id": "zzPkWxso8IEE3h7P904MuA", "text": "A little higher priced than I expected for such a divey place, but the food was great and definitely hit the spot. I got a chance to try the breakfast enchiladas with eggs on top of them and there were perfect! Something about the yolk and the enchilada sauce really won me over. I also tried the green chili and shredded beef burrito. It was really good and filled with authentic flavors.Lastly, there were the chips. They were about average for chips here in the valley, but I really liked the salsa verde...I kinda couldn't stop eating it. \n\nI'm excited to go back to this place and ask for a recommendation. I have a feeling that I will find something here that will keep me coming back again and again.", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U5TnaAf__Bn1wbe44T4c_g", "review_id": "gI66AYaziNz0VdXGfHZUpg", "text": "I'd have to say this was average for most divey little Mexican places.  Being so close to the freeway you are likely to pass right by without a second thought.  You can't judge a book by its cover because while the outside says Ugh, the inside of the place is done up very well with thick lacquered wood chairs straight out of a Mexican church.\n\nI was super excited because everyone raved on the salsa, which I have to say was quite a disappointment.  The green was definitely spicy but had absolutely no flavor to it whatsoever, I think I could have accomplished the same thing by mixing cayenne with a corn starch slurry.  The red had a little heat but the overpowering flavor was oregano, not my favorite herb for salsa, where's the cilantro?!?\n\nThe cheese enchilada with rice and beans I ordered is what saved the place.  It was a decent portion of food and tasted great.  A co-worker had the carne asada and I don't think the steak was even marinated and was griddle grilled so it didn't have any char flavor either, it was saved by the guacamole whihc wasn't anything to rave about either.\n\nIf you work downtown and are looking for somewhere new, close, and inexpensive for Mexican food, it's definitely a place to try at least once to gauge against others.", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dGFxxpm2_gUd8HWTUcDHeA", "review_id": "wFb0rMCJQTIo7PQ0aDmKWQ", "text": "What to order: the shredded beef tacos (which is what earns the 4 stars).  I'm a huge fan, my mouth occasionally waters thinking about them (like now).  This is a great spot for cheap authentic Mexican to go food.  This review is more for my friends.  If you're hanging around Roosevelt or Co+Hoots, there is a great easy place to take-out from right in the hood.  Nothing about the overall experience jumps out at me, dining-in sitting in the straight back chairs isn't recommended.  They don't speak much English and the local Mexican families do eat there - so you know it is good and authentic!!!", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "etqtRU6KJejUcG1MbHuRmA", "text": "Slaving away at work...I forgot my lunch and began to crave some good quick Mexican food. I have come to count on Tacos de Juarez for its speed and consistency providing authentic Mexican food. \n\nThis trip I did the 2 crunchy tacos lunch special. They had already provided my chips and salsa even before I ordered. Both salsas were just as good as always. I was in and out in under an hour.", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AnH84g9V10x41CXmCvcaFg", "review_id": "Tk63alcz0jeX7AKU-6j4rw", "text": "Great tacos and even better green sauce!  \n\nI love me some green sauce on almost anything.  My friends were deciding where to grab food before running up and down Roosevelt last night, and they knew just how to slide me over to their side... in the great dining debate of Guy Fawkes day 2010... we decided to set a little fire to our taste buds at Tacos De Juarez.  The fact that they serve beer, and it was Friday night,  might have also been a deciding factor.  In the long run, we ALL won.  The french fry freaks got theirs, we had some great food, the beer was cold and the jukebox was.... well, the jukebox worked.  My only regret was that I didn't pick a few of the tunes.", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QXwoSi_A4OpOBsyc1AdIgQ", "review_id": "iaJ-DFL3je6oxcutTxjzkw", "text": "The food is fresh here. The quality and taste is consistent. The service is nice and polite even though a couple of the servers don't speak much English. The building is a trip -  the outside looks like a doublewide trailer on a foundation, but the inside has a homey Northeastern Mexico look. On the other hand, even though the guacamole was fresh, it's a little bright and lacks strong taste, and the red hot sauce is too watery(it's still got that kick). Overall, if you're not itchin over substandard guacamole and marginally inflated prices for the location then it's a great place to chow. I give it four stars because the food is good, fresh, fast and the service is friendly and quick.", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jvwnIG5wEjdOsqkYJgN29A", "review_id": "2TPso8C3tmCyZahUG0pTrg", "text": "What a disappointment!\n\nAfter reading these reviews and even hearing good (not great) reviews for a couple family members, we headed her this Sunday.  First off, I thought the service was mediocre to poor.  Not friendly, no smiles, and they never came back to the table except to take the order and deliver the food.  No water, no extra chips for the table of four, nothing.\n\nMy wife tried the Huevos Rancheros, which were okay, not terrific.  Congealed eggs versus over easy, but a big tortilla.  $6-7 bucks, so didn't break the bank.\n\nI had the two enchiladas and shredded taco plate, about $10.  Overpriced, greasy, and just not very good.  Gut bomb was more like it.\n\nMy daughter had two shredded beef tacos for $4, filling.  My son had a $4 or so bean an cheese burrito, again just okay.\n\nRe-fried beans were paste, and more lard than beans it tasted like.  Rice was good, not great.\n\nAnyway, not even in the top 1/2 of mexican restaurants I've been to.  Definitely not in the top 3-4 like many reviews seem to indicate. \n\nI live downtown, so only about 5 min from here.  I really wanted this to become my favorite new place.  \n\nBut when a place is in a just okay neighborhood, dirt driveway, and mediocre to poor interior, man, their food and service needs to shine.\n\nAnd they just don't.\n\nI won't be back.  \n\nBy the way, If anyone wants to know my favorite Mexican owned and operated, not ritzy but excellent food place in Phoenix, head to Las Glorias south of Northern on 19th Avenue.  Better value, better food, better decor, and way better service.", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E57V8rkRheDr5g_9MNAQwA", "review_id": "rVxVZSGQprlNscuvviTTCw", "text": "Tacos De Juarez never fails to satisfy my Mexican food cravings.  \n\nThis is another one of the valleys long running, authentic, Mexican joints that just use a tried and true method of success: keep it simple!  Fresh ingredients and traditional menu choices make for a consistent and tasty output, each and every visit.\n\nI always love the tacos here and the chimichanga is cooked perfectly and covered in sour cream and guacamole, both of which are the perfect accompaniment. I order an extra side of rice because I never feel like I get enough, but for the price point, who cares, you never spend more than 10-15 dollars per person.\n\nIf you are on McDowell heading down towards the arena to take in a Suns game, you can stop here and be rest assured that the food will be great.", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gwWEsyhOz3Ed95evHRAEwg", "review_id": "VTwV5Tdx8gNwVzJva2X2Ug", "text": "to those in search of authentic mexican cuisine, make this your go to place.  we enjoyed great food and service. decor is rustic, ah but who cares when the food is so magnificent.", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AcNUGQ8e2GIfRNLxjxwYsw", "review_id": "7oLZrOowro_ST9gE7MLZ6g", "text": "So I checked around yelp for a new place to try for tacos and i came across Tacos De Jaurez. I was downtown so I decided to check it out with my sister.... I ordered the #5 carne asada soft tacos off the lunch menu and a large horchata ($5.99 and $1.99) and my sister order just one chicken soft taco............probably because I brought her to a place she's never been before, plus there were a few guys outside working on a vehicle and it sat in an open lot between two odd buildings... haha. So we got our food within 8 mins, not bad at all... she opened her bag and took one bite then scarffed the rest. I gave her a look as I was opening my food, as if to say your not touching mine because I had enough faith to order alot and i'm going to eat it all look.... It came with very delicious pico de gallo and red and green salsa. All three combined in my taco was awesome:).... full of flavor! The tacos came with rice and beans, both cooked perfectly... We didnt dine-in so i can't comment much about the service, but cashier lady was helpful and nice. \n\nSo yeah I enjoyed it very much, although I didnt get to finish it all myself because I decided to share with my sister...yeah I know..snooze you loose, but I did.  I can tell she enjoyed the unexpected stop at Taco De Juarez, so we will be back:)", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LdJFjb2w0yJOxH1_0JAqrw", "review_id": "iuqN8zEjHt-G5anrYUG0_A", "text": "When I moved away, these were the tacos that I missed! \n\nI stopped back today, and must say - it was exactly how I remembered!  The lunch specials are very reasonably priced at $5.99 and come with two items and rice and beans. I always get the hard taco - seasoned shredded beef, lettuce, and cheese in a deep fried corn tortilla - and the cheese enchilada. I could eat the rice and beans alone, both are so well seasoned and they definitely don't skimp on the cheese! The only thing to watch is that the red hot sauce can vary from visit to visit - some days it's super hot, others - not so much.\n\nThe wait staff is exceptionally friendly and always try to help me because my Spanish is so limited. The interior is large but very modest, there aren't a lot of fancy decorations - this is a place to come for the food and service and  not th ambiance. \n\nStill, one of my faves!", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Xz1w0h7wDI22IZKi-CnrHA", "review_id": "geU95CDOSfClHeYW0xtFCg", "text": "Have been going to this restaurant since I was in a high chair, seriously! We don't go back because it's where we've always gone, but because of the good food and great service. Their chorizo with beans and rice is very good, and so is their horchata. My dad gets the shrimp tostadas and menudo and enjoys is every time. Price for all the food you get is not bad at all. If you're in the downtown area and really want some good Mexican food, this is the place to go.", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rC5ZPQrnoYrbB-jO9-mKpw", "review_id": "Cx2FXt7PvR2KTznR3KK0cQ", "text": "Considering the high reviews on the Web, this restaurant must be under new management... Every ingredient tastes like it came out of a can, nothing tastes fresh or homemade. Every type of meat was dry and tasteless, while the beans, rice and produce felt like they opened the cans days before. Luckily, meals are inexpensive... The meal wasn't terrible, but easily forgettable. I can't think of a reason to dine here again considering the caliber of restaurants in the area.", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HFzJb1EnBsB6fD5s-9fXUA", "review_id": "HbxndB3aYldV-zWdCv2adA", "text": "I actually liked the food here. The beef was flavorful and not dry at all and the chicken was good as well. \nThe waitress gave us some chips and salsa but I was surprised that they didn't bring over any Pico.  Ah well....\nThe horchata was pretty good so I would recommend that too.\n\nThe decor is pretty interesting. They have these super heavy chairs that are very uncomfortable so be prepared!\n\nI would have stayed longer and maybe ordered more food but there was a baby crying his little head off the whole time I was there and I had to get out of there.\n\nNext time I'll try some take out since I really enjoyed the food.", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lgHiNylLvG68L_WchVpVeg", "review_id": "EVp3mUAyTIgXveGnkWlJ9g", "text": "Disclaimer:  The following review is based on one visit.\n\nThis joint serves simple and solid fare.  With that said, it's not something I'd go out of my way for.  The enchilada-style carne asada burrito was fresh and authentic, however the beef lacked flavor and was cooked a bit tough.  The horchata is some of the best I've had in Phoenix.  I'll have to go back and try the sit-down experience for a more complete review.", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0UCWOfFSbSk-tXPd17_Wmg", "review_id": "7JvNzivAxJNyisEfv0lfYg", "text": "Best menudo in town. Great salsa. I've only eaten the menudo because it's so good that I haven't wanted to order anything else.", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WmXJmNzrmxbivif99daIXQ", "review_id": "ATMcdNer3ibebXc1WuC2ow", "text": "A-ok is exactly right - great place to stop in and have a quick full on meal. It's authentic and the ingredients are fresh. The people are cool - it's a classic hole-in-the-wall kinda place which usually are among the best. Blink and you'll miss it unless the giant skulls on the outside wall facing 7th grab your attention. Tacos de Juarez is a good place. Definitely recommended. :)", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iwZ_7QuZ1tzT6pIZmOlDQg", "review_id": "NWclP4EzPXPf68sU-ehW0A", "text": "Gonna have to give this one a \"no thanks\" I'm afraid.\n\nWent today at lunch with a couple of co-workers, and the food was totally underwhelming.\n\nNothing \"special\" at all about any of the items.  The guacamole seemed to have some sour cream in it to stretch it - tasted very bland.  Red and green salsa served with run-of-the-mill chips did nothing for us.\n\nMeat in all the dishes was tender but not very flavorful.  Shrimp Diabla sauce was neither hot nor very tasty.\n\nAll in all, a disappointing lunch.  Won't be back, and with all the good options in town for excellent Mexican food, I was sad that we did not find a good new place to frequent.", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2LCrT_BOJvGV4xi_lmoRcA", "review_id": "Lcuj90wKLjmdlAo9vXmyaQ", "text": "I've heard that this place is going to be taken over by a super-huge Circle K, so I figured I'd better try it while it's still there.  The service was super-fast.  Chips were warm, but the salsa was incredibly bland.  It tasted like plain tomato sauce.  I ordered the #2 combination: a hard taco and 2 cheese enchiladas.  The hard taco was a fatty, generously stuffed with tasty shredded beef, lettuce, tomato, and cheese.  The enchiladas were also generously filled, but the sauce, while tasty, was sparse.  The beans and rice were good.  They have fountain Pepsi, which earned them an extra star.  If you're the type who appreciates quantity over quality, you'll be happy with this place.  For me, the best thing about it was the murals outside.  The waitress gave me a hopeful \"See you next time\" when I checked out, but I doubt it.  Oh, and no bike rack.", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yk8Se7MsC4dzSqt1b9QJeA", "review_id": "MarEu8-WYQYyobpbnzLFrg", "text": "I'm constantly on the search for a good breakfast burrito without meat... this place is a gem. Salsa is great and service is fast. Great for a grab and go and legit Mexican food.", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SfOq7kTmpUJs5bqcrmapRw", "review_id": "-sRqN_--r9QDxoERhg7OoA", "text": "Been eating here for years and it doesn't disappoint (well, sometimes). \n\nI mainly come for the menudo but I also come because of the prices, it's clean and quick service and I know that what I've ordered will be both filling and satisfying. \n\nOne thing:  the salsas are HOT! I cannot eat them out the jar even after all this time. You've been warned:-)", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y1PelgD3NvDHNoFuSM4aMA", "review_id": "wKltEo0ZYY980b10sKxPLA", "text": "Its alright.", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lJa_hKZOoAXoN4P8-PaNHw", "review_id": "wlU8Taa3r_wx-VrOUAiuRg", "text": "After eating mind (and ass) blowing Mexican food at numerous Phoenix area eateries, I was totally DTG (down to gorge) at Tacos De Juarez. Unfortunately, I was rather disappointed by the food, which was relatively bland and uninspired compared to some of what I've eaten even at some nondescript roadside taco joints in Arizona. The breakfast burrito was particularly boring. I think I could have made a better one myself. I really hate to be all negative, but I had very high expectations for Mexican eating in AZ, and a bad meal is a substantial chunk out of a very small handful of meals I was able to have while there. I'm afraid I have to recommend giving this place a miss, unless you're hungry and happen to be in the vicinity, though I can't imagine that description applying to any location in the greater Phoenix area whatsoever.", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jax9vkioFvF951PqGNnp9Q", "review_id": "6glk9eNM07yjMVVg9wGigA", "text": "I am 40 years old and have lived in Phoenix my whole life.  I have a passion for discovering new and unique restaurants around the valley.  As a child, I was raised on Jordan's Mexican food every Sunday after church.  I'm an atheist now, but I still frequent Jordan's for their hot sauce, tacos and delicious burritos, chimichangas and cheese crisps.  \nI went to Tacos De Juarez for the first time a week ago after a D-backs game.  I ate a pizza at the game, but had to try the food at this place because it looked like a diamond in the rough.  After eating there, I have discovered; it is a diamond.  The food is absolutely amazing! The tacos have shells that are prepared in house, and the salsas are amazing.  I have been there one time since, and am planning on going tomorrow.  I cannot wait to try their selection of mariscos.", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gQm2p1gmBPQ4f1sHxgRlbw", "review_id": "gJjTW8ySgI0KK8cv51IO8g", "text": "Small place for sure, the food is very traditional mexican food. Great place for Tacos and breakfast burritos. I recommend the Churrizo con Huevos & frijoles.", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E-K81NxFUMU-BkAvlwNhzA", "review_id": "ws2UJek-trLnRw0JQMYVww", "text": "Small place painted with day of the dead figures on the outside.  Inside clean and typical Mexican decor-a sombrero, some Mexican paintings and dark, hand carved furniture.  I had the enchilada and shredded beef taco lunch combo.  Also had guacamole on the side.  It was good but not outstanding, the enchilada was my favorite.  The taco shell was greasy and the shredded beef slightly dry.  The service was very good, my food came out in 5 minutes.  It was filling and a good value for the money.", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FygmMMzgdxVwo3CXMIr4GQ", "review_id": "uytdnZxltwDKVbWZho-pDA", "text": "We ate everything. Great food and don't let the skull painting outside scare you. It's supposed to only scare gringos.", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_3uLzA-PqsfZWMfKawwF3Q", "review_id": "EOY6i8ZQskHWxatssbVCCA", "text": "This is a hidden gem off 7th Street just North of Roosevelt. Ordered to go from them, and I will definitely be back. I had the machaca burrito, and it was superb. It had egg and jalapenos, which made for a most-delicious meal. The reason it didn't receive 5 stars is that my wife had the carne asada burrito, and it was just good. Not outstanding. As well, their red salsa, which we received a big to go cup of, tasted a little like pizza sauce. It wasn't very good to us as at all. The guacamole was also good. Lastly, we ordered rice and beans, but arrived at home to find there were none in the bags. I didn't get a receipt, so I don't know if we paid for them or not, but it was okay, because the chips (delicious) and guacamole with the burritos was plenty of food. The place itself is small, but nice, and I love the murals painted on the outside. As I said, I'll definitely be back, if only just for the machaca burrito. Happy eating!", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "146zeJXgEhXfPxqhw_9zEA", "review_id": "x7jkve3Q_5rN9GRDaqS9IQ", "text": "Love this tiny spot! Fits all my Mexican food needs: good salsa, good chips/tortillas, good beans. Truly delicious homestyle Mexican. Add onto that great and quick service plus super cheap prices... Oh and their iced tea with a hint of cinnamon is my favorite kind. El Bravo serves a similar style.\n\nThese kind of restaurants are why I'm happy to be a Phoenician.", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WmcDjM7tD-prWnC33-i0iA", "review_id": "5apkzp_TYwyeVAof5Kl3pw", "text": "We were craving authentic breakfast burritos. This place was perfect. The chorizo  was magnificent. Mmmmm. I'll be coming back.", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Fz5il511JS0pPxRKIh5Guw", "review_id": "by-DTckLXFpSpo3Kv_La4Q", "text": "Yummy! I met some friends here for lunch a couple of weeks ago.  Do not be fooled by the exterior appearance.  I would not have visited if my friend hadn't already vouched for the place.  This is a hidden gem in Downtown Phoenix!  \n\nI ordered the cheese enchiladas and they were very tasty.  Most places overdo it with the onions but this place did not.  The chips and salsa were very good.  The red salsa was very hot in my opinion so be warned.  \n\nThe service was a little slow but the restaurant was very busy with a large lunch crowd so maybe that had something to do with it.  The food more than makes up for it.", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zU5NcD0VC9orDsznksXGfg", "review_id": "u4NRNYyAWbWYaatiAX3-KA", "text": "Stopped in here for lunch on our first day in Phoenix.\n\nIce cold Corona's at $4 a pop. Nice.\n\nA bowl of fresh and warm nacho chips with two types of salsa was served with the menus. Nice.\n\nMy other half had the shrimp cocktail. She said she liked it. Nice.\n\nI had the shrimp with a butter/lemon sauce that came with a salad, rice and beans, and a flour tortilla. It tasted great, but they lose a star because they did not deshell any of the shrimp. Not nice......", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ycLR0RVVs1m_kXvauZZQkA", "review_id": "MhfIYn48yLt4Nejy2BSfmw", "text": "This place is a hidden gem in the downtown Phoenix area. From the outside it looks a little sketchy and reminded me of eating on a border town restaurant, but that is what makes this place more appealing. I've tried Tacos De Juarez a few times with friends and family. Each time it delivers on its promise. Good Mexican food at a great price.  They have a good selection of beers and food that reminds you of eating at your tia's house. \n\nThey usually have two people working the front. However, the orders come out quick once entered. The salas are flavorful and can surprise you. They have a good selection of traditional dishes. Their specialities are tacos and gorditas. They also have lengua and other traditional surprises. Oh yeah... and they have free wifi. So you can have a working lunch if you need it. \n\nGive them a try. You won't be disappointed.", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IhKw2Xt1xupHJ7qNYSMjjA", "review_id": "IUsddYTn5e-PsbiZhNeZtA", "text": "Love this place. Had the two tacos, rice and beans. I'm so happy right now, haven't had Mexican food like that in a long time. I'll be back probably way too often. Highly recommended.", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ITQ8anChFzFdw058JYydWg", "review_id": "FVlE1b532E-TkuiqiIiI3Q", "text": "Very low key, good food. Husband said it tasted like the food his grandmother used to make. I had the green chili burrito, the green sauce was yummy.", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ERzdkFewW7plgD5XInPguA", "review_id": "D9c6p9ABJonJ_BGBRXZ4ug", "text": "The sign on the door says they close at 9 pm. The hours posted on Yelp says they close at 9 pm and we get there at 8:30 and the doors are not locked. We go inside and the the lady mopping the floor tells us they are closed. This was extremely disappointing since we had driven from Glendale to eat there. Unfortunately we will not be returning and we will not recommend this restaurant to anyone ever again. Because they chose to waste my time I will go out of my way to share my experience with anyone willing to listen.", "business_id": "cgNIBHS2mLdbTRiodAT6EQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "E5QyEU6FCQwnTys0S73zNw", "review_id": "13nhdQ9IR-1-Weg4f1u-fA", "text": "i cannot bring myself to giving a chain like coco's more then 3-4 stars. \n\nthis coco's i happen to like because i have been eating here on occasion for umm...ever. i forget what the place used to be called. but it wasn't much different then a coco's anyways.\n\nthey have a pretty good patty melt, and their pies are pretty good too. some of their \"specials\" are by far better then Denny's lol potacho, nuff said.\n\nbreakfast is pretty good too. so all in all it's a decent place, a-ok.\n\nyelp.", "business_id": "SZvYxcvYYVRue9MXcEDjsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VKiWDL608wBRQtk05ts59g", "review_id": "jR6i5BzcdYSNbhMq6a1rfg", "text": "Um.  No.  \n\nI can't bring myself to give any more than one star:  It had air conditioning and chairs to sit on.  The chairs didn't break when we sat on them.  The air conditioning worked.  \n\nWait staff was absolutely horrible (made us wait very long time before we even got menus, then got distracted when it came time to pay the check).  \n\nI swear this kitchen belongs on kitchen nightmares.  The salad was downright scary (I didn't eat it because I didn't want to get sick), the water glasses had COFFEE STAINS ON THEM (how does that even happen?!), and what edible food there was was simply average.\n\nManager solicited our feedback then CUT US OFF after we got 3 words out.  (Us: \"Well, we kinda ... \" Him (interrupting): \"Thank you for your business\")\n\nYeah.  If you see this place, don't walk -- RUN to a different restaurant.", "business_id": "SZvYxcvYYVRue9MXcEDjsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UoBfwbXaixelZBghbJ2cSg", "review_id": "h1EfGTrR5FVuwx0za_3RWg", "text": "There was a gnat in my water, and the waiter tried to tell us he \"lost\" our debit card, but they do have pumpkin pancakes that will send your pancreas into spasms. Your coronary arteries, too. \n\nWhat the hell. Pumpkin goodness only comes once a year.", "business_id": "SZvYxcvYYVRue9MXcEDjsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "smmOtecDCdqyVoS9kOauSQ", "review_id": "HQQyhCvmK8RimdXCf40-nA", "text": "This place always runs out of items on the menu. I've ordered the chicken fried steak twice and it never comes with the fresh bread they advertise. In this visit alone I've heard the waitress tell two tables they didn't have baked potatoe or a breakfast item. Our waitress appeared lithargic and took a long cigarette break while all her tables waited on her and the cook. It was bad enough she didn't check up on her guest often enough. The team leader is no better. She's helped us twice before. Never smiles. its enough to make someone depressed. Luckly the food they have is great on an empty stomach. Love the unlimited hot coco. Avoid the water. Tastes like algee.", "business_id": "SZvYxcvYYVRue9MXcEDjsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3gUxHXOvEXdzDhKDjnGgyA", "review_id": "0gMRwAmLCCIbJJmjsP5qcg", "text": "I have gone here quite a few times. I like having a diner close by for breakfast and newspaper reading. But this one is always short staffed. And there doesn't seem to be much management around to smooth things out. Food is usually good but staff always seems stressed out. May be due to serving hoards of poor tipping elderly.", "business_id": "SZvYxcvYYVRue9MXcEDjsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9ru6Cqv9f0XYo0jSBFgBuA", "review_id": "-VUxxTW_VQVD0sQvuP-0TQ", "text": "Always understaffed.  I can't tell you how many times I've been there and they have one poor server working on half the tables!", "business_id": "SZvYxcvYYVRue9MXcEDjsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xZvRLPJ1ixhFVomkXSfXAw", "review_id": "2dj45sWQiY6BRoTwrtXHVA", "text": "i love their $6.99 pie sale and love that they are introducing new healthy salad options.\n\ntheir prime rib is not bad!", "business_id": "SZvYxcvYYVRue9MXcEDjsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qmdRG4PGjDEXazZYuFdDtA", "review_id": "tNUm1DtY-BQdOGc-nTwhkQ", "text": "This is where I would eat on Saturdays when I working.  The service was satisfactory at best and food was always good.", "business_id": "SZvYxcvYYVRue9MXcEDjsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WNCNmynlYmIkz2VeTlfVRw", "review_id": "6X9PlaVIuKk7KcXaYgaG1w", "text": "Not bad. I had a good classic breakfast, but was a little put off that you can't order \"sides\" of something. They call it \"a la carte\" but it ends up being almost as expensive as getting the entire meal! For instance, I got eggs, bacon, toast. I wanted to try some latkes, but did not want to order an entire latkes meal which came with toast and eggs. I asked for just a side of latkes...we don't do a side, it is a la carte. Ok fine. $7.99!!!! The latkes MEAL was $8.99! Had a really poor server. I think this was his first job. Got a slice of pumpkin pie to go...pretty good. Nothing that I can't get at Costco.", "business_id": "SZvYxcvYYVRue9MXcEDjsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "w8qzK4SEfQXfxP6WVraM4A", "review_id": "DKBPBAPJcR8JfiTmIECZIQ", "text": "Have been visiting this Coco's for several years after taking family to doctor appts. I like their menu. I like their staff. It's a nice friendly place to go sit down have something good to eat and talk. If it's HOT outside you can go in order some iced tea and it will be nice and cool inside.  If its chilly outside it will be toasty warm and they have coffee. Their soups are YUMMY! Tried the butternutsquash for the first time, really liked it!!", "business_id": "SZvYxcvYYVRue9MXcEDjsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nTje0J0wlpvpubwmaRXd5A", "review_id": "OPGWMnSJ6LgbyHsgm-xazQ", "text": "Great place to have breakfast at anytime the food is amazing and the service is great! Our server April was on top of everything made our Sunday brunch an experience :) thank you!", "business_id": "SZvYxcvYYVRue9MXcEDjsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3b89RlfPHGv5AyieaclKGg", "review_id": "j8bv11q66OkgyNjNa6wbeQ", "text": "We were downtown, and my kdis grandma use to take them there all the time.  Out of nostalgia they wanted to stop here.  So we went in got a booth and I was SHOCKED!  There was literally trash and food all over.  I was going to ask for another booth and looked around to see they were all like that.  We ended up leaving, I mean can you imagine what the kitchen looked like. Not one person asked us why we were leaving or anything.  We just walked out.", "business_id": "SZvYxcvYYVRue9MXcEDjsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "YeXxwNiwioA2Lhd7VIv5-g", "review_id": "9UPBxB7L0HyqVY5TVtbjjw", "text": "After giving up on Coco's 2 years ago due to bad service and bad food, I decided today I needed something strawberry.  I read the reviews in Yelp and they seemed positive for 2013, so I decided to give it a try.  I am not sorry!  The manager Earl and the waiter Robert were as attentive and aware of me as it gets.  They both made me feel welcome and I was seated and waited on as soon as I walked in the door.  I ordered right away and my food was ready in minutes.  The food was great, the service was great, and the whole experience was the best I have had in a long time.  Welcome back Coco's and kudos to Earl and Robert!", "business_id": "SZvYxcvYYVRue9MXcEDjsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "snytxZUOseGl03wFP4k-Sw", "review_id": "V7BApHZZ46y9kEWvWibqmg", "text": "Visited between lunch and dinner:  Fast and friendly service.  Far better menu than IHOP or Denny's.  Meal combos \"Trio\" (limited time only?) are fantastic because you get a slice of your choice of pie.  Unbeatable bargain because the food is fresh, very tasty, in what I consider nice sized portions and the pie was included...otherwise a slice of pie cost around $4 by itself!  Saved room for the pie and took my left over meal to go.  Will definitely visit this or any Coco's location again.", "business_id": "SZvYxcvYYVRue9MXcEDjsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WdMOJohw_WzN5-G2xzg66A", "review_id": "zC6o8FUdgPpxyxGYyIJPsQ", "text": "Nice location and the food was good.  Service was initially quick but quickly things went south when the restaurant filled with people.  I think we may have been forgotten when we came here but they seemed to have been short staffed.  I don't totally blame the staff, but simple requests were quickly forgotten and 20 minutes later we were making the same request again.  Perhaps they should hire more people -- otherwise id recommend this location.", "business_id": "SZvYxcvYYVRue9MXcEDjsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Dix2X50knqztuNdHiOXDMQ", "review_id": "vYoxs4_CrL6oDet3k6em7g", "text": "We have tried this particular Coco's previously and it was Abysmal, the food looked like it was straight out of a 'Hungry Man' dinner.. if only it had tasted that good.  About a Year later we moved into Coronado neighborhood and because it seemed to have a good sized crowd we gave it another chance. On that particular visit, the food was pretty good and the service wasn't bad for an early supper. On our next two subsequent trips our meal was slow in coming out, overcooked, Yet cold to the touch.\n\n We tried to purchase a 'Pie-of-the-month' On the First day of the month.. It was NOT Available.. and they did not offer any recompense or substitution.  We did go once for lunch  and it wasn't all bad..  But on the Final Meal there.. we both ordered the prime rib burger and quesadilla appetizer..The burgers came out 30 minutes later, They were grossly overcooked.. Crispy black with Dry DRY DRY prime rib that was falling apart  in not a good way.  They totally forgot our  appetizer.. and the server gave us the excuse.. They couldn't find any Tortillas... Ok.. we live in Phoenix,, There's  a Taco shop across the street, Numerous Grocery stores just down the street.. How silly..  They didn't care and when the Manager came out.. He didn't charge us.. but didn't really apologize either.. We shall never be going there again.\n\n  The Tables were Grossly dirty on the edges.. carpet is filthy and people just hanging about on their laptops talking loudly and using the wifi..  The Servers seem nice.. but the entire Management seems to Just  Not Care.. It Needs a Good Cleaning.. Consistant cooks that know how to Cook and Maybe if Corporate came in and  took a hose to everything .. It might have a chance.", "business_id": "SZvYxcvYYVRue9MXcEDjsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BZkcm4IPbnBlmmT8b3ukRg", "review_id": "jKC1jfwBgjbKIG4vfmQ-Gw", "text": "Who knew? I didn't, prior to eating here the first time, know that Coco's has an outstanding breakfast menu! The food taste great! For a chain, I think it is some of the best breakfast you can find around! Their pancakes, my favorite, are great! This is about the 3rd or 4th time that I've eaten here. I've never been disappointed with the breakfast. I haven't tried the rest of the menu unfortunately. What keeps them from getting five stars...today... is my server. I haven't got much attention from him, which I don't mind, but he hasn't been the friendliest. He is not rude by any means; he is just here. Oh well, time to dig in!", "business_id": "SZvYxcvYYVRue9MXcEDjsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wyAWzYob8dZVNIMRmvz6Xw", "review_id": "7ael-oqIwoH0_Y-8x2ce3g", "text": "Not super impressed with Cocos.  The fruit was not ripe and the calorie content on the menu was sky high!  The lighter menu was still high but it was good. However, our biggest problem was the service. Our server, Robert, was not friendly at all and we went without drinks for a few minutes while he took other tables orders.", "business_id": "SZvYxcvYYVRue9MXcEDjsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k6ZQA3DJ2EfZJMmadBlWNw", "review_id": "GIE_ZYQm4uEownCpCLu0UA", "text": "Most helpful and friendly pharmacy staff that I've ever encountered. The drive thru can be slow, and watch out for Boxcar Willie out in the parking lot.", "business_id": "YCqnzEOEwo2_mlDOy7Sahw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KMCAR_uE71dneFc63vw7Xg", "review_id": "hYRpjsDyEZoP84O7vMmK_w", "text": "The evening shift pharmacy manager is a jerk. They only had a partial quantity of my prescription available so he gave that to me and told me to come back when I was ready for the rest. I came back a week and a half later and he told me that I had to pay my extremely high co-pay again because I waited too long to come back. I told him that there was no time frame given or I would've come back for the rest already. He argued with me and said that he had informed me of that (LIAR!!!!!). \n\nHe refused to override the charge for a prescription that I'd already paid for. He told me if I had a problem I could call 1800-Walgreens. I did just that. I spoke with someone in customer service who said that someone would contact me within 48 hours. I received a call the next day saying that my prescription was ready and the fee was being waived. Jerk.", "business_id": "YCqnzEOEwo2_mlDOy7Sahw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wUEp87FqOB9ew27Iz6zk_w", "review_id": "wGTtQ3OKQVPwxJMYUYYKFw", "text": "I go here to get my prescriptions filled and also to shop for cosmetics and stuff occasionally.  I've never had a problem with the pharmacy.  The drive thru line can take a while at times, so I try to go during the off-peak hours.  When I don't have to wait for other people in line I can drive up, get my prescription, and be done in less than 5 minutes.\n\nand sometimes they have treats for my dog!", "business_id": "YCqnzEOEwo2_mlDOy7Sahw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IP3nF56J-9NEuW7fq29SQA", "review_id": "08UQxTckjek60Wj3hdWY2w", "text": "The staff is friendly and there are some good deals at times. \n\nThe pharmacy is a little confusing, the staff in there doesn't seem to communicate well. I switched to a different birth control and they kept giving me the old perscription too until I pointed it out.\n\nRegular walgreens, has most everything you would want/need from a convenience store.", "business_id": "YCqnzEOEwo2_mlDOy7Sahw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "70TtkiYY6f3VqBPZa_9XGQ", "review_id": "IBfVkChbM2fYxS1pAzODzg", "text": "EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE HERE! I've used the pharmacy (drive through at night) and store during the day and both were excellent experiences. By accident I left an item behind in the store after a purchase and the employees, especially the manager and assistant managers, were all VERY helpful in keeping it safe for me until I was able to retrieve it.", "business_id": "YCqnzEOEwo2_mlDOy7Sahw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e4TQFVfepzHf--hnBsjntg", "review_id": "G6AM9BjKjBlQ8o23okZ5pQ", "text": "This cutie pie cottage restaurant serves up high quality lunch fare at a reasonable price.  It's a great soup, salad, sandwich kind of place for ladies who lunch.... there's the rub.  The place is tiny and the wait is ridiculous, even if you try to beat the crowd by going early. And the veggie sandwich isn't very good.  But other things on the menu are.  If you do have 2 hours for lunch and come here, be sure to get a cookie.  The cookies alone are worth the wait.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2006-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "aERVdvyQwFUbssmcYkk04w", "text": "Been here a few times, but most recently the other day.  Taking Mona's suggestion - I had the andouille sausage linguine and it was decent.  My friend had the flank steak that I wish I had ordered.  It was cooked to perfection and rested in a blackberry mole reduction.  On previous visits, I've had the atlantic salmon and vegetable lasagna - both great choices.  The service is usually good, except this time I felt the server was either overly attentive - borderline rushing us....but it wasn't a big deal.  The environs are terrific - white tablecloths with kitschy cute 1940s classroom chairs.  Weird touch, but retro cool.  A recommended central Phoenix favorite.\n\nUPDATE - 1/25/07\nThe hostess was very gracious and accommodating checking on us every so often as we had drinks and waited for our table.  The owner came out and chatted with us after the meal to make sure everything we great, and even went back to the chef to clarify ingredients for me, plus added a little back story on the halibut sandwich w / german potato salad.  Definitely a friendly, homey atmosphere.  Loved it.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HWLC-qBcuFXJ0MkV8LSA-A", "review_id": "zHkaFgxtRQEEPf2UlCSfsw", "text": "Located on the east side of 7th St. just south of Thomas.  Another homey little cottage with hardwood floors.  Consistently good food at moderate prices keeps this place busy the only days of the week they're open for dinner, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.  They have a strict reservations policy now, due to increased popularity in a small space.  They feature things like Lasagna, Pork chops, Stew - comfort food with a kick, and they do it well.  Close to downtown, makes it a great spot to be before an evenings event.  If you notify your wait staff right off, they do a good job of getting you on your way on time.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7GC9fVWKa4a1ZmBGLH6Uww", "review_id": "l3po98TGd0sei6qD7M8S_g", "text": "Just went here last night for the first time after a visit to the museum, and it was everything I had heard and more - i was not disappointed.\n\nbeautiful historic home turned upscale-casual restaurant, in the style of Coup de Tartes or House of Tricks. It was relatively busy, but we were sat right away.\n\nMom had the BBQ chicken, BF had pork tenderloin (I'm not a pork fan usually, but this was melt in your mouth delicious and not overly salty at all) and i had the meatloaf entree (not sandwich, as advised by the young and very pleasant server).\n\nwe were all very pleased with our orders and service was prompt, professional and pleasant. the woman dining next to us came as a recommendation while in town from the owner and chef's cousin. she asked the server to let him know she was here so she could meet him and say hi, and after the crowd died down a bit, he did and seemed like super cool, down to earth guy.\n\ni overheard him mention his \"other restaurant\" so on our way out i asked him about it. he was also super friendly with me and filled me in on Circa 1900 (which I've also heard lots of good stuff about). i will be heading there on my next dining adventure.\n\ndinner entrees were priced between $15 to $25, cheapest glass of wine was $6 (not bad, the food was couturely presented and tasty).\n\np.s. the parking lot was a nightmare... all dirt and full of HUGE pits and deep tire tracks, but wouldn;t stop me from returning", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 14, "useful": 15, "cool": 13}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "r4xT1urBMYKHXfxxui8Jlg", "text": "Cozy, cute and yes, a little claustraphobic...Coronado Cafe. Perhaps the latter adjective is my own issue, but at 5 foot  9 inches I felt REALLY tall. An adorable little home, with creaky wooden floors transformed into a comfortable cafe with approachable American fare. After navigating the dicey, sandy, lumpy parking lot I accidentally entered the kitchen door. My bad. I was redirected to another door and entered through the rear. Yikes did I  just say I entered through the rear? Anyway a lovely staff person told me to go to the front and check in. Meandering through the cafe I really did find it lovely. Very neat, old yet modern and strangely very loud. It was a booming lunch crowd on a Monday. Taking Mom and Dad out for a Mother's Day lunch. We waited a few minutes for a table and were constantly being said hello to and asked if we've been helped by a friendly, friendly staff. Shout out to the staff! The menu, while not especially inventive, seemed fresh and yummy. The soup of the day was a tortilla soup with its own stamp on it. No tortilla strips atop the cup, yet and especially flavorful soup, creamy with a twinge of tanginess to it. Mom and I both had the turkey sandwich with cranberrry sauce. HUGE mother of a sandwich. I always wonder about the big sandwich because you cannot possible bite into it without making a mess. Not a strike against them, cuz it was very good, bread was fresh and turkey seemed unprocessed. Dad ordered the ham and cheese, but stripped away all the interesting flavors, because, well, because he's a dad and likes the meat and potato type menu. Dessert was a wonderful and decedent brownie with ice cream, chocolate and caramel sauces. Very good. Brownie was more like a cake though. Again, no complaint, cuz it was dee-lish. Service was so great I have to say. Friendly, professional and fun. I like the idea of eating in an old house. The contrast of old Phoenix with striking photography of modern New York strewn about the rooms was quite cool. I recommend a visit. I'm craving the tortilla soup and would love to try other items on the menu. Most importantly it was a wonderful way to hang with mom and dad (who ventured in from Sun City in their mini van, navigating the Central Ave. mess, God Bless 'em) and we truly had a good experience. Coronado Cafe. Cute. Cozy. Comfortable. And in the end, not so claustraphobic.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "RMX11FC48KZTYIeExtGUCw", "review_id": "4WuRFWTkVTrPDy8gcbxjwg", "text": "We went for an early dinner on Saturday, and loved it. Service was top notch, atmosphere was comfortable and quaint, without being cute. The food was delicious and well executed. Since it was happy hour, the drinks were $2 off too.\n\nWe started with the indecision bruscetta. It's a plate of two each of their three varieties. I tried the goat cheese and the gorgonzola ones. Both were quite tasty, and a perfect start to the meal. Though the pine nuts kept falling off of the gorgonzola one. I also have a glass of a lovely Chilean cab.\n\nI ordered the halibut tacos. I had been craving a grilled fish taco, and was stoked they had them on the menu. The halibut was tasty and delicate, topped with an almost too mild chipotle slaw, nestled in grilled flour tortillas. I felt it needed a little something, so I added a squeeze of lime, and a touch of salt.\n\nFor dessert, I had the creme brulee. The texture was the perfect combination of creamy and firm, and it was swimming with the tiny grains of vanilla bean.\n\nDinner was also reasonably priced. For a party of five, our bill was about $150 for one app, one salad, five entrees, one wine, three cocktails, and two desserts.\n\nI would go back in a heatbeat.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fzw2r5fMcB690t3t2aFW4Q", "review_id": "jwGMpTPoMw8TW0-to5nxjw", "text": "This is definitely one of my favorite restaurants in Phoenix. \nTheir appetizers are great, their entrees are great, and their chocolate chip cookies are to DIE for.\n\nYes it is a small place, but we call that atmosphere!", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "jqVeTSin5GeRm0ceSg-PBA", "review_id": "lRS_P7WXS1Mbj0Dq12oymw", "text": "My husband and I met some friends at Coronado Cafe today for lunch before venturing to the Heard Museum. I'd driven by Coronado quite a few times on my way to Lisa G's for lunch and had been wanting to try it, and boy am I glad we finally did! It was a great lunch place...quite a nice selection of salads and sandwiches.  Plus, any place that has $5 glasses of wine is A-OK in my book. I ordered the half chicken caesar sandwich and a small field salad...both were delicious...my half sandwich was huge, so I was glad I hadn't ordered the full one.  The chicken was nice and moist and the caesar dressing had a hint of spice, which was a nice surprise.  My husband ordered a burger and thought it was delicious...he said it's the best burger he has had in quite a while.  It was a tad small inside, but it was a cute and charming restaurant, so I barely noticed how close we were to the tables next to us.  I'm definitely telling my co-workers about Coronado, so we can add it to our lunch rotation. Coronado Cafe is 10 times better than Lisa G's (a place one of my co-workers insists on going frequently), which is right down the street.\n\nThe brunch menu looks quite good, so I'm going to drag my husband back on a Saturday morning sometime to try it out.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "-txH2zJSBZQHO6RWvoWXuQ", "review_id": "Mvyc0Yq-nPjypJupIkcOjQ", "text": "I got my first visit to the Coronado Cafe last night, and loved it.  I can see how it could be a bit claustrophia-enducing when it's a little more crowded, but luckily we had a little room to ourselves.  I really adored everything about the look and feel of the place.\n\nThey had a good sized wine list, and a few girly drinks.  I was torn between 2 wines, and asked the waiter if he had a preference.  I'm pretty sure he made up an answer on the spot, but I give him points for pulling it off smoothly.   Seeing as how I just was incapable of making a decision and just wanted him to act as my coin toss, I was perfectly happy to choose the one he selected, and it was very, very yum.\n\nI had the most delicious salmon, although I can't quite remember how it was prepared.  I only know that I wanted to eat it forever.  My date had a steak that he said was very good as well (yelp it yourself, mister!)\n\nWe didn't have dessert... I would have loved to because they looked amazing, but I was stuffed to the gills already.  I actually have the feeling that it would be a really ideal place to just order dessert and wine/coffee, and linger until they hate you, and I will try that soon.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "kdUsSi5UdtbhFztn-g9-hw", "review_id": "WF2vEMUoc5jR5ecdEyv4CA", "text": "Beautiful Historic Home from the inside and out!  Their Tuna Salad Is by far the best Tuna I've ever had.  Elegant with their white tablecloths and impressive decor, yet jeans are very appropriate.  Cant wait to go back when its raining to sit by a window!", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "9b5TY9v0-RibDNYUDqvDmA", "review_id": "xA08SnDZOYVI1eFuSvgFMg", "text": "Ive been to this place only twice but both times Ive sat outside cause the inside can get too cramped sometimes. However, dont let that push you away. The food is excellent and the service is quite nice. I enjoyed the atmosphere and the nice settings it brings. 4 out of 5 for the wait sometimes.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "A_O8wZOsMTPwyeYA4-Rsow", "review_id": "9dGKGY_7CjWe_Iebn3UAAw", "text": "The place is really nice, my tenderloin was small but really good.  I liked it, you would to (if you like really nice kinda fancy places)... \n\nBut I don't know ... I guess it's the kind of place that married men take their girlfriends.  Or the place you take your wife (the one you still like) the day after her Mom died.  Or in my case ... if you just want to feel like the second youngest person in the room (my date Jacqui J won first place, hands down).\n\nNothing is wrong with this place, it's just ... well it's not bar food and there was no jukebox with Johnny Cash in it.  Not only that, when I asked for a can of Blatz they looked at my like I was an alien.  And not a spork in the house!  And get this, they took cloth and made it into napkins!  Weird stuff!\n\nBut seriously  ... the place is cozy (almost to much) ... the food is in small portions (at least mine was) and kinda pricy.  It was just what I expected.  No more, no less.  A solid 4 no doubt.  And any restaurant that tries to make a go of it on 7th Freeway/Street ... God Bless 'em!", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "WZCAwPXauKtNoAhHK2-pCA", "review_id": "H2iLaJMCd7_cRKROVSgGOg", "text": "Agree with all the great reviews, had to throw in my 4 stars and word of warning -\n\nI came here for lunch and ordered the half sandwich/cup o soup combo.  The chicken soup was bland and had a lot of corn in it which I've never seen before.  The roasted veggie sandwich was a lot of bread and not a lot of roasted veggies (should have read Sarah's review. . .doh!)\n\nBut everything else that everyone in the place was having looked amazing - burger, chicken caesar sandwich, chicken soft tacos, salads. . .my lunch mates were more than happy with their orders.  I happened to pick the two underwhelming items.  Poop.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "9FbgqZ5u9WTLAs28nNafIQ", "review_id": "s44J1uNPViArDw_tmNmOQA", "text": "Sigh. I am in love.\n\nWhat can be better than brunch/lunch in a quaint historic home adorned with kitschy antiques? Nothing! The answer is nothing.\n\nWe went here for a late lunch one Saturday, and it hit the spot. It was perfect. We all fell in love with the adorable house and its wooden floors, unique furniture and abundance of natural daylight. Our server was quite friendly and pleasant, and she let us take our time while also suggesting menu options.\n\nWe started with 3 sticky buns - a little rich for me, but very indulgent and sinful. Yum. My husband then moved on to a cheeseburger, which was very tasty. My friend ordered the turkey sandwich, which was bigger than big. I ordered a cup of soup and a half chicken salad sandwich. All of it was very satisfying and super filling. Of course, we couldn't pass on dessert, so we tried the bread pudding. Simply fabulous.\n\nI am dying to go back for brunch...I'd love to try an omelet and mimosa here. I've heard the wait is bad, but we were seated immediately at 1:30pm on a Saturday. After living among the land of the strip mall in North Scottsdale, Coronado Cafe was a much needed and welcome change!\n\nAny place that makes me feel like I am back in New Orleans will win my heart, and Coronado Cafe did just that.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MwJVSTsUB-htphNZaIC43g", "review_id": "RnL6mADtN9xMrV2zaNwTqw", "text": "I heart neighborhood cafes. Thus, before i went I liked it. We tried to go a couple of times and couldn't get in without a crazy wait. Finally, around Vday I made a reservation and we went (although when we went they didn't have our reservation written down...but they made it work). \n\nOur waitor was really nice and just the right level of attentiveness. The food was really good (but not anything unique or out of this world). But quality nonetheless. The menu was a little limited. But typical bougie-cafe selections with a couple twists. Wine was good. \n\nA little pricey. But I also kind of feel like if I can walk to the place, it's locally owned, and it's a reused space (i.e. an old home)...I can spend a little more.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-F32Vl8Rk4dwsmk0f2wRIw", "review_id": "e2MQpLrdOIwemCZJKU9X3Q", "text": "There are plenty of reviews to demonstrate the fortitude and cache of Coronado Cafe, so I will simply say that this is a sweet little spot for a lunch date. \n\nMy girlfriend and I had our second date here as one of those safe, sans alcohol, 'is this the one?' dates, which came off perfectly and pleasantly and I looked like the f'in man for suggesting it.  Sucker.  Just kidding.  I love you baby.  Heh.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "m-p9ILrmc-g2YN_vfT9WXQ", "review_id": "zQWAQlRIQmN-nJmBPrbB5w", "text": "Love this place. Quaint.  Nice owners.  The meatloaf is fantastic.  Reminds me a little of home in Mn.  .. . old house.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "t8vH6ubd-6i9DTisZaQdgg", "review_id": "7nZbtpveOJ2Sx6K_hHU4dQ", "text": "Perfectly complimenting their slightly funky, slightly hip 'historic' Phoenix neighborhood, Coronado Cafe is the place to go for comfort food with a modern twist, with an easy laid back ambiance.\n\nCoronado's quaintness offers comfort like a proverbial pair of old slippers.  The service here is always spot on, even during the busy lunch rush.  I am impressed that each service experience at Coronado is a friendly smiling face.  I always leave feeling that not only are the coolest Phoenicians (diverse, individualistic, interesting, intelligent, versus Scottsdale snobbisms) at Coronado, the wait staff is a reflection, or vice versa, of the clients.\n\nI tend to often go back to the meatloaf.  I would offer that although perhaps a tad on the salty side, a wonderful, flavorful staple, presented on top of perfectly prepared smashed potatoes.   Who said there is not heaven on earth?", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EacK6XwZjsTD6QYSIRlJ7Q", "review_id": "iYLhykWBlGCXy0Ya41ZCtw", "text": "I come to this place almost every Monday for their unique Chef Special (off menu).  So far I have not been disappointed.\n\nBTW, who can say no to Coronado Cafe's Chicken Chowder Soup?\n\nAnd make sure you leave some room for dessert.  if you're on a diet then please disregard this last note.  :)", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "gTCM7qlVrwdml-hFB6aJqQ", "review_id": "2gMbVS86-zLLswVkWNko0Q", "text": "I went here recently with my mom for lunch. We had driven past it numerous times and finally bit the bullet and stopped. \n\nIt is a perfect spot for a downtown lunch. Cute, quaint, and quick service. Both my mother and I had the soup and 1/2 sandwich and while I wish there was more flavor in the soup, the sandwich was good and tasty. We topped off our lunch with a warm chocolate chip cookie- which was the highlight of my afternoon. If anything I will need to go back for a cookie, or two.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "N1koTSTyiLCD8zH0rHSh4w", "review_id": "Ex13T_x_pxGzII41qhRDgQ", "text": "used this as a dinner spot before heading to the symphony for a little opera and it was a perfect fit. we ate early enough to miss the crowd, place is a little cramped as noted in other reviews.\n\nmy gal and I are both vegetarians(most of the time, unless there is good eggs benedict) so we got the two veggie entrees - \nRoasted Vegetable and Chevre Rellenos, shallot polenta, tomato reduction 13.5\nPenne Pasta, green chile cream sauce, toasted pine nuts, parmesan 13.\nBoth were friggin delish and wonderful and tasty and great and really really good.\n\nservice was slightly confused with who was working what area but other than that it was fast and accurate.\n\nif you want to be romantic this is a great spot. watch out for the crowds and try to get a reservation. they wont do reservations after 6pm cause its their busy time.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GubdNFoDAsiwE6bWIr97cQ", "review_id": "827ZhJJiUFMdCzET-x-uuQ", "text": "Nice little joint, nice little waiter, nice little waitress If only this were what we eat out for it would be a five star review.\n\nBut we do have to consider the food do we not?\n\nTomato soup with basil, good flavour but to course in texture.\n\nMeat loaf with mashed potato and mushroom gravy, Sounded good, was not good. I suspect the gravy was not made with a roux for thickening, but corn startch. It had the look and taste of a liquid clear plastic. If the potatos were real they found a batch that did a good job of playing the part of a boxed flake. The meat loaf had no discerning quality at all, so who knows if it was meat or tofu.\n\nThe iced tea was in a nice slender glass, but the flavour was of a nice tinted water. \n\nThe cookie was very flavourful with a good amount of chips inside. \n\nSo to say I enjoyed the food would be an untruth. Yes I will go back to try something else, just nothing with a sauce or gravy on it. \n\nI forgot I also got a side of beans. Again a very odd consistancy for the sauce in which they sat. Much too sugary with no other flavour.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 7, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "dWqWP6QON5A_i80N08GFQg", "text": "Coronado Cafe has character!  What a nice change from the strip mall restaurants that make up most of the Valley.  It's a cute little house, friendly enough staff, and pleasant menu as well.\n\nI've been twice so far and was pleased both times.  Once, awhile back, for dinner - Jared and I sat outside (it was obviously not the summer) and had a delightful little date... If I recall, we had one of their homemade soups and a fish special of the day.  \n\nMost recently, I met Katie F there for a perfect girlfriend/business lunch.  We met on a Thursday at noon.  I actually arrived a bit early but they will not seat you unless the full party is there.  Not a problem, I had a refreshing raspberry iced tea while i waited.  We were seated promptly when Katie arrived - in a back room that was quiet enough to talk and actually hear each other!  Katie went with the chicken pasta and I opted for the Cobb Salad (I was told it is the newest addition to the menu).  We were both happy with our meals and practically cleaned our plates.  The dressing for the Cobb has a kick; be forewarned, but I enjoyed it.  We didn't leave room for dessert, but the menu was tempting.  \n\nThanks Coronado Cafe for bringing some character to the Valley - I'll be back to see you soon!", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Aggpf1EWooD85fhOhoRxPg", "review_id": "6s3fPO_O5ie0bopxIqbFRg", "text": "There's not really much you can do with all those exquisite little bungalows that line 7th Street. You certainly couldn't live in them anymore, not with all that traffic whizzing by while you're trying to quaff your morning cup or grill up roast beast out back. \n\nSo, it's a good thing that somebody is converting them into cool little businesses! Like Coronado Cafe...\n\nWe've eaten here several times and not had a bad meal yet. [of course, we only go there for lunch but I can't imagine that dinner would be any different, but who am I to know? I just told off this little snot-nosed kid the other day that if his Granny swears that the sun comes up in the morning, verify it!!! like a good journalist would that is...]\n\nBut I digress: the food is fab, the ambience even more so [who wants to eat in a garage or a boring old steel box when you can have your lunch on an old sleeping porch??] and the cookies--ah, the cookies. Those delectable confections of chocolate-chipitude. OMG they're soooo good!!!\n\nI'll have to go to dinner there so I can write another review and hold true to my journalistic principles.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4JapGtmN58pZYo1ClbV8qw", "review_id": "oSY1zUWO62KpVOrkMQgHBA", "text": "Lucky for me this place is right around the corner from the office. I can taste the tuna salad salad as I'm typing this... the poppy seed dressing is SO good. They also have great sandwiches and what not. I've never been for dinner or their brunch though. It's on the smallish side as it's located inside what used to be a home. That would be my only complaint. It's hard to get a small group of friends in there. I've always had good service and even though it tends to be a popular spot I've never had to wait more than 10 min which is great when you have a limited lunch hour.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "cj6cRgB8qiMyZ3Zs3Xj_Zg", "review_id": "O_jOiKRlmSg7hRGTr5tk-g", "text": "My husband and I branched out to a new restaurant this weekend (Coronado Cafe in Phoenix) - our experience is why we don't like to branch out to new restaurants.  For starters, the host sat us and said \"we have a party coming in at 7pm; do you think you will be done by then?\"  After that warm welcome we found our water glasses had lipstick on them (both of the glasses).  We ordered the bruschetta (pretty good); my husband had the bacon/cheese burger and I had the meatloaf sandwich.  Burger was good, sandwich was very mediocre.  For the money and the food, we probably wouldn't go back.  The inside of the restaurant was very charming but that is about the extent of what impressed us.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZP-lKmBQAN4HIdLP4vDK6g", "review_id": "p1Rp3xZN97qEDGJ2e0Mr0Q", "text": "I just moved into a new place, and Coronado Cafe is right around the corner. The menu looks great, the wine list is well-rounded, and the opportunity to stumble home after several glasses of vino gave this place major points before I'd stepped in the door. I WANTED to like it, but I'm not sure that I'll go back.\n\nMy fiancee and I were seated by a friendly hostess at a small table in a cozy room at the back of the restaurant (house). It had the opportunity to be intimate, but it was over-lit, and we felt awkward hearing every word of our neighbors' conversation. \n\nWe started with the Brie and Lavash, which was wonderful. All of the flavors melded together perfectly. Around the same time we ordered a bottle of wine. Our waiter poured us a glass, and that was the last time he touched our bottle for the rest of the night.\n\nFor entrees I got the penne pasta in a green chile cream sauce (rich and tasty--one of the few vegetarian entree options), and the fiancee went with the pork tenderloin (dry and chewy). The portion that he was served was the end of the tenderloin--a piece that rarely makes it onto the plate as an entree because it is notorious for being tough and dry. Our server never came back to check on our food, so we didn't have a chance to make it right. \n\nTo sum it up: a snotty, inattentive waiter and hit or miss food. It might be best to go for an appetizer and bottle of wine. Just be prepared to pour it yourself.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "o33IBagNFxdJhIrRTl691Q", "review_id": "VfxIC1wYZE8RE6jQSA9A9Q", "text": "The Coronado Cafe seems to be real hit or miss based on the reviews below.  I can understand some of the points on the misses, but for me, it was a hit.\n\nPHX seems to be populated with several of these former houses turned restaurants/bars.  I'm a fan of their eclecticism.  It makes for a fun, intimate setting more often than not.  My dinner was tasty and cooked to perfection - no qualms there. But the wait staff was super meh.  I'm not a regular at semi-upscale places, but when I am, I certainly shouldn't have to pour my own wine.  It just seems declasse. And while we were the last two people in the place on a Thursday night, there was some definite tension in the room to get us to leave.  I don't know how long we were there after they technically closed, but it was a tad awkward.\n\nSo factoring in my experience with the rest of the reviews, Coronado sounds hit or miss.  But if you manage to get the right chef and right waiter combo, it could approach a five star experience. Who doesn't like a little gambling?", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "mfvezpz6ohS0NQk3DZdvqQ", "review_id": "ecyLXOYKOqNUHHlI3a8LTA", "text": "You have $20, it is a beautiful day in Phoenix, it is 11:30 and you want brunch? \n\nCoronado Cafe? Yes.\n\nA lazy Saturday morning where Palatte, Over Easy and Matt's Big Breakfast had been vetoed led us to this charming renovated house. I immediately loved the set up of the out door patio and front porch. The front counter was really quaint-little glass domes for scones and a tiny little glass done that housed one single pastry (!) in a dark wood. We were led over to a four seater in the next room but with all of the sunshine coming in, there was no \"bad\" corner in the place. \n\nBrunch was conveniently placed on one page of the menu and was surprised to see Tofu Scramble listed as an option but decided to risk some dairy for the poached eggs with avocado and blue crab on foccaccia and roasted potatoes and split it with Jared who got the scramble. The other two diners got the traditional Eggs Benedict and liked it.  Both of our shared dishes combined were delicious-mine was really savoury and filling and the tofu scramble with filled with great veggies. \n\nSome hiccups were the eggs dishes potatoes were dried up, but the tofu one had great plump potatoes? Makes me think they did those dishes first and keep them warm for a while.  I asked for hot sauce twice and they served it in one little dish to me, even though everyone had nodded when I asked for it. She offered whole wheat toast to the eggers, and then I found out it was an extra buck for the toast with jam-hmph. Even though the french pressed coffee looked great, I wanted tea and no liquer-and they didn't have a very good selection. In fact our waitress seemed almost confused by my request-she unearthed some peppermint tea, but it was pretty commercial. It was served in a great single server mug/teapot combo though!\n\nOverall, I was totally full but not in a grossed out way and I paid around 16, 17 bucks for my share (including tip and tax and for sharing some of the drink cost). It was a great menu and I really enjoyed the ambiance and the service, despite the hiccups and I really want to try the Seattle Dutch Baby pancakes with fruit-yummers!\n\n***Update 1/31/09****\n\nHad the Seattle Dutch Baby and it was even BETTER than it looks-simply amazing, doesn't need maple syrup, incredible texture, not overtly sweet, and worth sharing. Also had a Pomosa, the pomegranate of the mimosa variety that was dry and refeshing. Coffee was a huge French Press, which I was surprised by since I was the only one having coffee and I thought they had little French coffee presses? And at 7 bucks, that was a steep two cups of coffee! Make sure to specify how many people are having the coffee is my advise, no biggie. Friendly, fast, relaxed service.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Gu4hk60XTbMuULYWL_OH2w", "review_id": "5YfUSgmw9_FsVHGqubl8vQ", "text": "I must say, when moving to Phoenix a year ago, I was disappointed with the restaurants around the city.  I had tried all these places that were supposed to be just amazing but was always left wanting more.  The Coronado Cafe filled my expectations more than I had expected.  It was one of the first places I had heard about when I moved here a year ago, but never got around to trying it until recently.  I was pleasantly surprised with the food and thrilled with the atmosphere.  Little houses converted into restaurants have a certain charm about them that big corporate restaurants will never be able to create.  \n\nThe food was fresh and tasty but not overly fancy.  They offer a nice, inexpensive lunch menu and a more upscale dinner menu.  The service was unique meaning I did not feel like I had my own personal server slave for the time I was there.  I felt like he was somewhat stand offish, but we always had refills, etc. when we needed them.  In all honesty, it was nice to not be interrupted a million times by some disgruntled robot of a server who clearly hates their job.  So even though the service was not the typical upscale service, it was still good; it just had its own flavor.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uVU1FyUPPVxzZ8jbye-rFA", "review_id": "mJIV2UpS6jiW_nKi71cOIw", "text": "I remember this place being good the few times I went there. I had a chicken salad sandwich one time that was awesome. I miss it.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mjP_3XwUXdptvOpQd0OjBw", "review_id": "iN0pM_RxoIpgC3y4nITDpg", "text": "The food was decent (not outstanding) and the atmosphere was excellent as this is such a nice restaurant setting. We enjoyed really friendly service and great cocktails at the bar but that service didn't move  with us to our table. Our server was off-hand and seemed permanently distracted (the place was not that busy) and made me repeat just about every word I said to him. OK so I'm British (lived in the US for 10 years) and so I try to speak slowly but this guy was just priceless, funny the first time he doesn't hear me, excusable the second time but by the third and fourth time, well I was done with him by then.\nThis would have been a 4 star review but the seriously unimpressive table service puts me off coming back.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "C6IOtaaYdLIT5fWd7ZYIuA", "review_id": "_DJzhKJAMCo_LKQ5-fvlBQ", "text": "I stopped by after visiting my mom in the hospital. It was cold and raining, and I needed comfort food. I knew I had heard of this place but could not recall any reviews specifically. \n\nAs I walked in from the parking area, I laughed and wondered if the side entrance was actually the front door? THAT is how it was back in Michigan, only salesmen used the front. \n\nI walked in and was greeted by the guy behind the bar. Then greeted by a waiter. They seemed really nice and inviting but the vibe was way off from what I expected. There was no old lady to greet me or ask how my day was. It was a beautiful decor sort of modern and not a cafe at all. I still loved it though. \n\nI ordered the sliders which really should not be called sliders. They were the best mini burgers I have ever had and I love a burger. They were 1/2 inch thick, with caramelized  onion and some fancy blue cheese. They were served with mac n cheese too. \n\nI will be back to try the regular burger but if you go for happy hour the sliders are only 7 bucks or so.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xAFD6qLYBDxr8qwx68W7QQ", "review_id": "Gr-Hf9Up3XRRo_LsCZIeMA", "text": "I love the Coronado Cafe.  They offer fresh ingredients and a seasonal menu.  The service is phenomenal.  I was but a lonely two top in a sea of large parties, but was paid attention to nonetheless.  My buddy and I made many substitutions and our order came out perfectly; our check was below forty dollars, cocktails included.  I wish I lived closer by because I'd be there every Saturday when I wake up in dire need of eggs and cocktails.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kq5Pdsy8Znyh9KEkxWT_QA", "review_id": "-VZWBoM6sZ_VaXmpR49apw", "text": "In a pinch, I had to find a place for lunch that was downtown, not overly expensive, and served both delicious soup and salad. A coworker suggested the Coronado Cafe, so I looked up the menu and happily discovered that it more than met my criteria. \n\nFor lunch, I had half of the Turkey sandwich and a small Coronado Gorgonzola salad. YUMMMM!!! The Turkey sandwich has a sort of cranberry relish instead of mayo (much healthier and much more delicious), and the Gorgonzola salad had apple slices and candied walnuts. It was the exact meal I was in the mood for. \n\nThe restaurant itself is almost too cute for it's own good. It's small, cozy and the absolute polar opposite of any chain restaurant. The service was great, and my food arrived quickly. I can't wait to eat here again!", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tNxNMmLZmCF2A_PXcSRVLw", "review_id": "CKKVj7_nGj5p0eNe_QD-Jg", "text": "Unique setting, great food, fast, fresh carry-out as well.\n\nFOOD\nI've dined in twice and have had numerous meals to-go from here.\nThe food has always been fresh and delicious. You can tell the ingredients used are freshest.  \nThe burgers are hearty and sandwiches could almost be 2 meals for me- I'm small, though, so I don't eat a lot in one sitting...\nNice wine/drink list and yummy desserts too. \n\n\nATMOSPHERE\nThe Cafe is a brick home turned restaraunt. Very nice location for brunch or a date night and great for a casual lunch as well. SInce it was once a home, the seats are kind of close to one another- but still a nice setting.\n\nOTHER\nThe Cafe is very accomodating to special diets. They also have accomodated me last-minute (not my fault) for to-go meal for 10+ people, with a smile on their faces.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u33Vpx9csHNHhBK764kDzg", "review_id": "F0SHae4rZ_Yy5ZPuZ-AeOQ", "text": "This is what I love about Phoenix, you find these little treasures where you expect them the least!\n\nLoved everything about the place. We had a team dinner in one of the rooms and it really felt like we were having dinner in someone's dining room. Super cute atmosphere, loved the pictures from all over Europe. I has the vegetarian rellenos (sp?) and my mouth is still watering just thinking about it. \n\nWe also had the only malbec they have by the bottle and it was delicious!!", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HvaVgP0S0dFaCbBDIQIkag", "review_id": "DUYzpSfuk6ON5JLL6E0K6g", "text": "Cozy. Charming. Comfortable. The three words that spring to mind when I think of our experience at Coronado Cafe last night.\n\nWe were a party of four, which is probably close to the largest party I would like to have there due to the intimacy of the space. \n\nThe converted house is quaint and elegant, but doesn't feel pretentious or fancy. The food was excellent, and the service was (mostly) good. The only dock comes from having to repeatedly ask to fill our tiny water glasses. \n\nI had the vegetable rellenos with added flank steak, and my first thought when I took a bite was \"Oooh, I'm already looking forward to leftovers tomorrow for lunch!\" and then I proceeded to eat the entire thing. Darn.\n\nI can't speak for my fellow diners, but everyone else's meals looked fabulous.\n\nI had creme brulee for dessert, which was not the best I've ever had. The other desserts on the table, brownie sundae and caribbean bread pudding, looked divine.\n\nThis is a gem among the gems of 7th street, and I will definitely go again.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eMYYxDX7E_KxYV-Y6BljIA", "review_id": "0WddLQNx7lIpoAMIawUsNw", "text": "What can I say....all of the 2 star reviews below me were unfortunatly true.  We were able to get in without a reservation, (did not realize it was so tiny ahead of time....) atmosphere was awesome.  Food was okay, girly drinks knocked our socks off.  Pricey.  And finally, food poisoning.  \n\nYes my friend, end of story.    Cute enough to check out yourself.  Dont go if burning $50 would be a horriable loss to your bank account.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WUyljiflWc2i8K0ZsL_Nyw", "review_id": "0n3p8rHkfUUWC4WNFbs0Nw", "text": "Coronado Cafe is great! Excellent Happy Hour deals, great food, great drinks, great atmosphere. This is one of those places where the staff enjoy being there and it shows in the service they provide, the food is wonderful, and you can actually sit and relax for a meal. It is very small and intimate place. If you bring a group you should know they do not split checks.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LMlBCXFVAHdPnSA94jc6PQ", "review_id": "CTBwaPU_2KgePIfSXEiUFw", "text": "Such a gem of a place in the heart of town. We were looking for a place to go to for a celebration dinner and while driving down 7th Street we chanced upon Coronado Cafe. \n\nThe cottage feel about the restaurant appealed to me immensely. And to add to the appeal was the 'limited' menu. They took ages to prepare our order but the wait was well worth it. The bourbon and cherry BBQ chicken was oh so delicious! My husband ordered the roasted pork tenderloin, it was a little too rare for his liking but he voraciously devoured it nevertheless. \n\nI must admit that it was a little difficult to read the dinner menu because the only thing illuminating it was candlelight. Our only disappointment was that we never got to taste the creme brulee because they had already sold the last one when we ordered it. We have been on the look out for good creme brulee in Phoenix and we will ask Coronado Cafe to reserve one for us the next time we drive down to Central Phoenix.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WUyljiflWc2i8K0ZsL_Nyw", "review_id": "gGVlIpNdFCZ0QSPqpLr4Jw", "text": "I was there last night, two words - CHOCOLATE CAKE! Try it. The cream cheese frosting was an awesome touch with the wonderfully moist cake.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lv-PGeBWhNtyE_VruptHnQ", "review_id": "lJclHPW0NW_Y5nG713TX6Q", "text": "We came into Coronado for brunch/lunch around 1pm on a Sunday.  It was fairly empty and we were seated right away by a very friendly server.  Their menu looked delicious, especially the sandwiches, but since I had just survived both Pizzeria AND Pane Bianco, I made an educated decision to cut the carbs/dairy for a minute.  My friend and I split the Crabby Benedict (eggs benny with crab and avocado on a slice of foccacia)  and the Chicken Salad (chicken salad atop mixed greens, that is).  OK, so the crabby isn't technically void of carbs/dairy, but whatevs...it was a small enough portion.   I really, really loved the crabby - it was a perfect mix of flavors and textures - very nicely done.  The chicken salad I was not crazy about, however.  I think it had a little too much cilantro and another seasoning (couldn't detect exactly what) for my taste.  But it was definitely quality white-meat chicken - and they gave you a large portion of it - for only $9, so you gotta give props to that.  I pay up to $14 for salads in San Diego and they are basically a bag of romaine lettuce with a 0.5 ounce piece of chicken.  The cafe itself is in an old craftsman home with lots of charm...very cute!", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "UsULgP4bKA8RMzs8dQzcsA", "review_id": "WBantKfZWSvtm9gWfIvRRw", "text": "Perfect Day, Perfect Brunch, Perfect Place. \nYes that would be at the Coronado Cafe. \n\nStopped by on a Saturday afternoon and was pleased to see that they offered brunch as well as lunch. \n\nEvery thing sounded so goo it was hard to decide but I ended up getting a brunch item, the Crabby Benedict (see pics) which was two poached eggs over toasted focaccia, topped with blue crab, avocado, & hollandaise, served with caf\u00e9 potatoes & fresh fruit. \n\nOur food arrived fresh and on HOT Plates, I Seriously LOVED every bite and my daughter had The Biscuits and Gravy (see pics) and she cleaned her plate as well. \n\nWe sat outside and really enjoyed the patio, I'll have to go back to check out the inside on another Perfect Day!", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e6Hc-jDlUC1bF-QwAy-nJg", "review_id": "Ql94s0xByKTKGHT6vqwTug", "text": "This place was cute and clean and had nice personality, but when it came to the food it was very ordinary. These are dishes you can throw together yourself if you wanted. Nothing spectacular at all, I wouldn't come back to this place.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PNS9z4aFDbfhpIsHCfNvNg", "review_id": "KmesVwiSQO3Ye3wvO2SN5Q", "text": "I really wanted to like Coronado Cafe. I'd heard great things and it's the type of place that is typically right up my alley, so I was very disappointed with my recent experience. \n\nIt's adorable - I'll give it that, but it was absolutely dead and such a buzz kill. We did a double date last Friday night and when we arrived at 8pm we were one of TWO tables in the entire restaurant. The wait staff was standing around with nothing to do and when the other table finished we were the ONLY table in the place so they started breaking down -- blowing out candles, picking up the tablecloths and literally turning lights off around us. They made it very uncomfortable and the antithesis of everything this charming, quaint, place should feel like.  \n\nThe food was OK - two people in our group had the burger (decent - trying to hard with a weird mix of ingredients), pizza (undercooked, heavy and gross) and the meatloaf (the best of the bunch but still just okay). They were also very misleading with their sides and salads. \n\nAfter being rushed out of the place so they could close down and get home we went to another local bar and realized we weren't offered the 8pm-10pm Happy Hour discount on our drinks or appetizers. Should we have to ask? It's printed on the menu and assumed it would be automatically applied to our bill - which was much too expensive for what we had.\n\nOverall, a pretty uncomfortable and disappointing experience.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0OQN3ie9_Wk_AIQBOBRXRA", "review_id": "CxqujRcA-BmfYC3FcT9z3Q", "text": "Had dinner at the Coronado Cafe on Jan. 16th before heading over to the Dodge Theatre for the Kathy Griffin show.  Wanted to allow sufficient time so we arrived at 6:00, but as we pulled into the parking lot we weren't sure the place was open.  Hmmm....only one other car in the lot on a Saturday?  Are they open, are we too early?  What's up? Yes, they were open but only one other occupied table at that moment.  Were seated in the far back dining room, very cozy.  \n\nOh and by the time we left (an hour later) the place had filled up with most tables occupied.\n\nLet's get to the food - had the crabcake appetizer which was yummy, two small (very small) portions.  Which it had been bigger!  Loved the sauce and corn relish stuff on top.  \n\nI opted for the white meat pasta bolognese while my dining companion (my lovely daughter) decided on the meatloaf.  Both our portions were more than sufficient and both dishes were great.  Would not hesitate to order either again.  \n\nWe opted to pass on dessert, but decided we would definitely return to the Coronado and bring our significant others with us.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QzA6ZW1NFid32_g_fsapIg", "review_id": "2SOjk7jdk7Hl_YC4a_93gw", "text": "Great little cafe in central Phoenix. Great food and adorable location! Better for lunch than dinner I think.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x4eIi_YiwKj1pzcspeLt-Q", "review_id": "uvPQYervIuMeYLoBLf2Elw", "text": "This place is yummy, cute and very comfortable...been on a date, with parents, with my friends and for special events.  You can't go wrong here - and I don't want it to be overlooked!  Go try it!", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "llGrym5a3eo_D16evG3G4w", "review_id": "EwADuShe0pRJWK97x4DSXw", "text": "We had brunch here last weekend... what a great selection on the menu.  Nice breakfast items, salads and sandwiches.  We were seated right away, they seemed a little under staffed (forgot my orange juice and condiments), but incredibly friendly so it made up for it.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jsb8Y-c2LtamVN1DE6-1sg", "review_id": "3lyhKz_hxvndJ0e1Q4Rm7Q", "text": "My boyfriend and I went there last night, and I've been there for brunch before as well. It's down the street from my house, so I WANT it to be good because it's so cute and cozy, but I've never had anything I've actually liked there.\n\nI got the burger, which was decent, but it had this kind of garlic cheese spread on it, and when you're eating it on porous ciabatta bread, it has a tendency to leak out the holes in the bread all over your hands. My boyfriend got one of the pizzas, which was burnt on the edges like it had been cooked too long. We also weren't filled with confidence when 100% of the time we've passed by, the cook has been outside on his phone smoking a cigarette. Maybe my boyfriend's food was overcooked because he had to take a very important call.\n\nWhen I went for brunch, I had the crab eggs benedict, and it was pretty flavorless. For what I'm paying there, I'd like to actually enjoy my food, but I was so underwhelmed, and since it's always been dead in there and it's got wood floors, everything you say echoes, which can be awkward.\n\nOne more thing: when you look at the menu online, the \"lunch and dinner menu\" is the lunch menu. The entrees and the prices change when you actually eat dinner there. I would have saved money and been better fed by going next door to America's Taco Shop.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h7yi2TlhzfgBF5Kz2jdkYw", "review_id": "YXfDJLWtchsCccaHMMkyYw", "text": "My wife and I ate lunch here yesterday, 03/17, before our trip over to PHX Art Museum. We shared the Nachos to start, very good. I had the chicken salad and she tried the Chicken with a side of baked beans. My chicken was spiced perfect and I loved mix. We wife not a big fan of leaving her comfort zone, enjoyed trying something new. I tried a bite and too enjoyed the sandwhich and beans. The atmosphere was excellent and the only draw back was the wait staff seemed a little discombobulated. All and all a great time and great meal.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nlBV2loh--YIxbWmp87l8A", "review_id": "e4iZVEXJtdu-m0aVTXZ4mA", "text": "We stopped here from California on our way to Flagstaff based on recommendation from a friend.  Eating outside on the Patio was a nice especially since it was such a beautiful day :)\n\nSadly, this place would have gotten a 4 stars from me if it wasn't for my sister's Tuna Salad (rotten tomatoes and cucumbers with unwashed wilted lettuce) so sent back and she lost her appetite :(\n\nHowever, my Crabby Benedict, hubby's Blue Burger were delicious and highly recommended!!!  My brother in law had the Veggie Scramble which looked simple but he did enjoy the multigrain toast that came with it.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uZyzPG8Gkjwld9fHpPBd1g", "review_id": "1aOt27zvdNYCfBd7EJ6GWA", "text": "So our office tried something different for lunch than our more frequented 'renovated home\" type restaurants that we usually go to in downtown Phoenix. Because this is close to a place we usually go \"That's a Wrap\" we decided we'd try this place out for take out too.  The parking lot is a bit odd because its large/loose gravel....but there seemed to be plenty of spaces so that def. a bonus!  The atmosphere was really laid back and really pleasant. Very friendly staff seemed to be everywhere, so that was nice too. \nMy order was a take out order for about 10 people in my office. I thought for sure I'd be taking out 4 bags...but they had very economical/green packaging (paper boxes and paper wrappings) . So it was nice to only see 3 bags (once I got the food...which unfortunately took 40 mins. instead of 20 to prepare). But hey, it was busy and I had almost 10 orders...so no biggy. As far as the food, they didn't have baked beans as they state on their menus, nor did they have steak for their steak tacos. (weird...it wasn't even 12p yet and they were out of food?!) Back at the office, everyone enjoyed the food. It wasn't anything over the top nor was it 'plain'. So compliments to Coronado Cafe for that (usually some places are too froo froo for me downtown).  I had gotten the portobello sandwich w/ potato salad. The sandwich was very yummy. It  had onions, cheese and other ingredients and was on focaccia bread which added just the right amt. of flavor to the sandwich. \n\nAlthough the food is good, I do wish the food wasn't as expensive as it was. (For I know the 1/2 sand. and 1/2 salad combo, that others ordered from the office,  really wasn't that big of a portion). All in all...nice little place with good food. Try it out!", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9dk8ehoNV5tnuMfS8IefEQ", "review_id": "iBb4aGt3bDXGTdAZnN9_LQ", "text": "i love this cafe everything on the menu is super delicious... the bar is awesome wish there was a tid bit of more room here ... i had such an amazing expirience i will deffntly suggest this too everyone it is a must... the staff especially is amazing  and in uniform as well always  oh so busy even at the latest hour   the cookies are great and the whle theme is aswell..\n\n go for urself an expirience some great u deserve", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bpgpImWo7JBvZGJCN33mSQ", "review_id": "86LpxE1w1nXOKZfsAzRKLw", "text": "I was lucky enough to stop in here for a quick dinner over the weekend. Can a dinner be quick and romantic? Yes it can.\n\nWe were early, so the place was pretty empty. Having the room to yourself? Romantic +1 \n\nThe Coronado is in a great old Craftsman style building, with separate rooms full of beautiful wooden fixtures and great old built-ins. Even the bright, pedestrian art contributed to the cozy, yet polished vibe.\n\nWe started off with drinks from the cocktail menu. My date had some sort of gin and lemonade that was delicious. My \"Enter the Dragon\"? A bit too cough syrupy, but that was completely my fault for ordering something with \"raspberry vodka\" and expecting any different. Both were strong.\n\nThe crusty, chewy bread came with a quality olive oil and fruity balsamic for dipping. We inhaled the first plate, and got seconds when dinner arrived.\n\nI ordered the Filipino-style beef salad, which was FULL of melt-in-your-mouth thinly sliced ribeye, and my date got the goat cheese relleno with creamy polenta.\n\nThat chef has got it goin on! The grilled veggies in the relleno were not mushy, and the polenta wasn't grainy. My ribeye had crispy edges but rare centers and there was a perfect balance of dressing to greens. \n\nOur server was attentive and efficient without being all up in our business and the prices seemed reasonable for the quality.\n\nThank you, Coronado. I will be back.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8-2W5CmkDl9vrkxRpkiPRg", "review_id": "NO0QrIfpTr0AlQT9cd_RNw", "text": "Coronado Cafe is a fun little restaurant off of 7th, just north of the 10, tucked away across the street from a Cocos of all things. Do yourself a favor and duck into Coronado instead.\n\nThey have some fantastic appetizers, including this great brie & lavash dish and some fantastic salads with great dressing.\n\nI've had their half-pound angus burger a few times and it's delicious. It's an $11 burger for lunch, and they offer a $14 version of it with some better ingredients for dinner, but it is perfectly cooked and dripping with flavor. \n\nAnd then there's the Cookie. The Cookie need be described with a capital C because of its potential to destroy worlds and move mountains. The Cookie is a mound of dough, cooked through with just a bit of softness to the very center, drizzled in chocolate and absolutely amazing. Even though I had been here TWICE before, I completely forgot how substantial each Cookie was, and encouraged the two ladies I was with to join me in ordering a Cookie. One for each of us.\n\nThis was a mistake of the best form, as the three of us barely dented one, and we ended up bringing them home. They're fantastic and gooey and crazy and totally well-priced. (Under $5, if memory serves.)\n\nCoronado is pretty tiny, so you're going to want to make sure you call ahead. They have a cute little patio that does its best to shield you from 7th, but it's too damn hot out even with the misters to do anything but inside.\n\nThe location is a bit odd to me, but the food is good and whenever I'm in the neighborhood, I'm happy to duck in. The service was friendly and our waitress was accommodating and took care of things in short order for us. Overall, a fun time every time I've been.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "liiYhDAP64C8uLyixBDWdg", "review_id": "GVZIYPKB4zdb24olXcQgfQ", "text": "I decided I would like all my dining to be done at the bar of old renovated homes in downtown Phoenix.  Lucky me, I found Coronado Cafe.\nWe stopped in for lunch so I did not order as much food as I normally like to when trying out a new restaurant ( it was a work day ).  Unfortunately, I will only be reviewing on item.  I'll make it up to you; I promise.\nWe went during lunch and there was a wait for a table for two, so we sat at the bar.  The place is pretty small.  The bar was big enough for four people, five tops.  There was a nice selection of spirits and wine that I could see but not drink.  I ordered the roasted chicken sandwich and chose the potato salad over the baked beans.  It was deliciously moist and the chiles had the right amount of heat.  The potato salad was very tasty satisfying side.\nIt was a simple, satisfying lunch.  I would like to come back another time when they aren't as busy.  It was hard to get a server/bartender's attention and there's some cozy seating outside that's too hot to use at lunch in August.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V6rhoTCw7S6H8eHwv2M6Vg", "review_id": "mI_DnLe-O3Y_6d76r_V_3g", "text": "We actually found this place by accident. Their $3 mimosa & bloody mary sign lured us in, and I'm glad it did. We almost turned around when we noticed that we were the only car in the parking lot, we have learned in the past that there is generally a good reason no one else is eating at a place and its best to skip it, but the cute little historic house was just too inviting. We decided to take our chances and it paid off with a couple of perfect bloody marys for me ( extra spicy please) and some bubbly delicious mimosas for my hubby. We split the eggs benedict with chorizo and green chillies because we weren't all that hungry. It was great the chorizo wasn't all greasy and the flavors were really good. And the side of fruit it came with wasn't slimy! The freshly balled melon and grapes were crisp and sweet. The prices were really good and the staff was amazing. We will definitely be back for brunch and plan to try their lunch & dinner too.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WNJ-i3qqu080XkHbiLqzpg", "review_id": "2YBjzwW_1d_HXWBfLVAtNw", "text": "My fiance and I went here around lunch time on a Saturday afternoon. We were the only patrons in the restaurant.  I had a 3 dollar mimosa, and Nick had a mixed drink on the menu with gin.  The drinks were really good.... I only wish the service had been the same because I never was asked if I wanted a second, and I was never asked if I wanted any water.  When the food arrived it was delicous.  My sandwich was tasty and the salad with goat cheese was AMAZING!  I will be going back to have the full salad. Next time we go we will go during a busier time of day, maybe the server will be on his toes, instead of gabbing to the bar tender.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZIF9MST0WFyxB5arAKD2NA", "review_id": "_engX715WP9Vh-Zu_dZo-g", "text": "This little cafe has turned out to be one of my favorite places to grab a bite while in Phx. My first encounter a few months ago was on a whim. I was slightly hungry and just wanted something quick and healthy before I headed off to do my next massage. Well hello Coronado Cafe. I had been wanting to try this place but just kept passing it by. It is late afternoon and I walk up to the door and it is locked. Ohh well I thought I guess they close after lunch then reopen for dinner. I start to walk away and someone opens the door. The guy explains that they are indeed closed until dinner and would open in about 30 mins or so. Well I could not wait that long or I would be late for my next appointment. He says come on in anyway. What customer service! I just had a quick salad and it was wonderful. I really appreciated the guy doing that for me. \n\nHINT TO RESTAURANT OWNERS: Customer service is key. \n\nSo I went back a few days later for brunch and had the friendliest waiter...Dan. He is great. I go in pretty regularly on Saturdays for brunch and for a great meal and a little chatting with Dan.\n\nOK back to the food. My brunch consisted of the Crab Eggs Benedict, with a side of roasted potatoes and fruit salad. This is one of my FAVORITE meals ever. They get it right with the texture (big thing for me) and the flavors. They use foccacia bread instead of English muffins. The crab is lump crab meat with a few slices of avocado on top. The hollandaise sauce is creamy and light. Not too heavy. Sometimes this sauce can be made that weighs the dish down. Now I am personally taking a chance on eating eggs over easy but it is so good. I try to be aware of it but sometimes the eggs win and my tummy pays for it later :(\n\nThe Farm Salad is awesome. Salty, tangy goat cheese warm and gooey coated with nuts. The strawberries add a little sweetness. YUM YUM\n\nThe Portebello sandwich is another favorite. So you vegetarians won't be disappointed here. \n\nI will say they charge $3 for iced tea. Now that is a bit much especially when you are using crappy Lipton tea. I am a tea lover and don't mind spending that kind of money on tea but it better be fresh tea leaves that I can get a few presses out of.\n\nIt is a small place so you will be in close proximity to other patrons. However, I have ended up in a few nice conversations with some very nice individuals. I sometimes come early for brunch and have a whole room to myself to eat, read and chat with my waiter extraordinaire Dan.\n\nLunch is usually packed here and the wait can be long so keep that in mind and try to go when you can have an executive lunch.\n\nAll in all I love CC. It is becoming the equivalent of my neighborhood diner. (All you NY'ers know what I am talking about) The place where you come in and everyone knows you and you have great meal with some great company. I never thought I could have the neighborhood diner experience here in AZ. But Coronado Cafe does just that.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "_yM-fWDqSNewtuZqOZHrOQ", "text": "I have been here a couple times.  Once for Sunday brunch and then just regular lunch.  Both times we have had good service and good food.  The parking lot is pretty tiny, so you might need to park on the side street.  \n\nI really enjoyed the Roast Chicken Sandwich with provolone, applewood bacon, hatch green chiles, chipotle aioli, and served on a toasted focaccia.  HUM!", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vhxFLqRok6r-D_aQz0s-JQ", "review_id": "fu8SsiPhhmgT3cR6k7dQMA", "text": "I really want to like the food more.  It's good but I feel like it's a bit overpriced for what you get.  Not great for large groups, you'll wait a long time.  The few times I've been there the service is harried.  The salads are dependable and good but with more and more places in the Coronado and downtown areas I'd probably go somewhere else first.  Parking is really tough on the tires also.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M6Wi9pKDx-W6rGgmf9GVMw", "review_id": "OYdMBZo9GLawpOqkjmvJNw", "text": "Coronado Cafe has become one of my favorite places to go for a tasty and affordable breakfast in Phoenix.   The renovated house turned cafe has a great atmosphere, which is perfect whether you are with your family, friends, or on a romantic date.   I prefer weekend brunch items (though they have changed hours lately so be sure to see if they are open first). I have ordered several things and have not been disappointed, though I will admit I have avoided the crabby benedict so no comment on that one.   Breakfast is filling, many of the items come with the rosemary potatoes and fresh fruit.  And Mimosas are $3. Sign me up!  Service is great and I look forward to going back again and exploring more of the menu.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eOVVMnFC5jeAInwiG3uNEw", "review_id": "oViVy5QuHPasUQgqq-cCaQ", "text": "I loved this place. I went alone one day while doing some house searching in downtown Phoenix. I just picked this place randomly not knowing it'd be so yummy! I ordered the salad with chicken, strawberries and panko-crusted goat cheese. It was SO delicious! I ate every bit of it. The chicken was so tender and moist...and sometimes grilled chicken can be quite dry. Not here. The portion size was more than enough for me and the service was great. It was a such a lovely day to boot. I definitely will go back.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PJlnYMj_YGmQ3SuAXral4Q", "review_id": "gRVhHo2fmFUvaBZqjeoj2Q", "text": "I've been here twice with my girlfriends and every time I've ordered the same thing...b/c it's delicious!  The crab dip is cheesy and delicious on top of their citrus tortilla chips and the Farm Salad is worth every penny (especially with the chicken).  \n\nI am excited to bring the rest of my family to this cute little place...my favorite little place...on the corner!", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mQba83gB018LlGt51r80ZQ", "review_id": "ZH-fDa-tbPqshEPvKd_qyw", "text": "Thank you yet again Yelp, for hooking me up with this excellent restaurant. Coronado Cafe is absolutely the definition of quaint. Built inside a humble, antiquated house, and populated with both an excellent selection of wine and beers, Coronado Cafe makes for a great spot for a surprise weekend date. \n\nMaking it there just 30 minutes before close, I was a bit worried we'd miss out on the freshest food, or the best recommendations. I was wrong on both accounts. When our very friendly waiter came around, he offered the crusted rock fish as a special. Although many other items looked tantalizing on the menu, both the lady and I jumped on the opportunity. \n\nThe fish came out perfect, with just the right amount of crunch, and being cooked well enough to have no questions it was done without drying it out. The rice and mashed potatoes served with it complimented it perfectly. \n\nAll in all it was a wonderful experience. I am glad that Yelp has made this place accessible to people who don't live in the area!", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aVHwMeRiIcdg_0zR6_o44w", "review_id": "FXLO07o1xtnqaLp3z-Ch_g", "text": "Epitome of why small non chain restaurants are usually the best.\n\nAtmosphere is great (inside a historic Phoenix house).  Service is really good.  Food is unique and offers great value with super fresh ingredients.\n\n\nOverall, just a fun experience with great food.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XU27cwPSg1rzyXd14m48pw", "review_id": "AGqmavNGq6ERBJijkBpE3g", "text": "Amazing food. Friendly owners. Wonderful outdoor patio!", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZINVVmKRRUDdkTnyx5MhNg", "review_id": "RYtix4n4qy_fQWClsZkT3w", "text": "Love this place! I was told the Blue Burger was incredible and they were right, even though everything on the menu looked good. Loved the atomsphere, in a tiny renovated house, each room decorated differently will artwork lined walls. Service excellent.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "43o-MecFJLLFw2-hvf64uw", "review_id": "HtpcT_6jk2q6E95SQP5nWQ", "text": "The cafe is a really comfortable place in a small converted house. I don't know Phoenix in the summer, but being there in the spring with the doors open it was a wonderfully airy and pleasant place to sit and eat. You'd never know there was a fairly busy street right outside. \n\nThe menu all looked great and the farm salad and chicken pesto sandwich was a great combination for a warm afternoon. I found them on my last day in Phoenix, and if you're in the area, especially visiting some of the near-by museums, the cafe is a great place to head for lunch.\n\nGood food, friendly staff, casual atmosphere.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DJzbBORAJjTiTzFCEdoMQQ", "review_id": "nKuzK4_OFxvd5TmNRIzcQQ", "text": "I'm torn between 3.5 and 4 stores, but figured I'd bump it up a bit since service was so great. I came here for a lunch date with a friend and was pleased at the adorable cottage with ample outdoor seating. All the staff was very friendly and eager to please. We ordered the goat cheese bruschetta, the crab cake open sandwich and the chicken pesto sandwich.\n\nI certainly enjoyed everything we tried but there weren't any flavors that blew me away. The goat cheese bruschetta was certainly delicious but maybe I'm spoiled with bruschetta after a few trips to Postino. I loved the outdoor patio, perfect for a warm, sunny day.\n\nAll in all, I enjoyed my time at Cordonado Cafe but felt I was paying a little too much for the food I was getting. I'd love to go back during the night time to get a romantic table and bottle of wine outside.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kxIs2EkZR8ipVIgg6xyQGw", "review_id": "wJF37otICm0nix20RNnBnw", "text": "5 stars for: creativity in food/taste combinations, ambiance (excellent musical choices, artwork), service. The first thing the waiter did was adjust our table (it was a little wobbly), then dim the lights out a little. He gave us his honest opinions, gave us enough space. We ate he crabcakes, the meatloaf, the rellenos and farm salad. All were delicious with unique flavor combinations. Oh...I almost forgot. It was my husband's birthday and the waiter added a little candle to this heavenly chocolate cake. Perfect evening. Highly recommend-and we are from San Francisco where we unfortunately become restaurant/taste snobs!", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y-kBmHIXl8h3Ex8YrFu-2A", "review_id": "dLjHe9dId5cWewpQNBO9xg", "text": "Woh hoppen -- maybe this was a fluke?   I had a hunch we were in trouble when there was only one car in the parking lot on a Friday night, and the menu was enclosed in a plastic sheet such as you'd put a composition in.   It took us 45 minutes for our sandwiches to arrive (no big deal as we weren't in a hurry), and they were just \"okay.\"  Again, there was only one other party in the place.  Coincidentally, the next night (Saturday at 8:00 we went across the street to get pie at Coco's...and there were no  cars in the Coronado parking lot at all.   Come to think of it, I should have been suspicious when I called 4 days before Valentine's day  and they were wide open for reservations.  (We had to cancel at the last minute.)  I'm not one to bad-mouth restaurants and, believe me, we always loved the Coronado...saved it for special occastions.  Something is wrong here.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1P8Cojr9yGhVfzvF2j9fCA", "review_id": "SwHjiohWWvrMwptTkrN8Tg", "text": "Reminds me of many of the restaurants in Albuquerque, NM. Old house converted into a restaurant with very cozy feel, great food and service. Really enjoyed the meatloaf - different flavor and presentation than most. I look forward to going back to try something else on the menu.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AuQ28IMcqAloDmlFI7CKoA", "review_id": "8B3cbNOpDRxftzIt6EyGWw", "text": "Coronado Cafe had been on our list for a long time and we were finally able to put a big exceptional check mark next to it!\n\nWe were meandering down 7th St. trying to decide where we should eat. When the Coronado Cafe sign was with in sight, it truly was \"SIGN\" to eat there.\n\nWhat a great place to have a meal!  Everyone mentioned how intimate and cozy the inside of this restaurant was and they were correct.  The wait staff was also perfectly attentive.\n\nWe ordered a margarita and sangria.  Jeannie loved her sangria and my margarita (just the plain house version) was very tasty.  \n\nWe agreed that we wanted to share a few small dishes.  The crab cakes and scallops proved to be a super tasty start.  We highly recommend both!\n\nEach of us ordered a Greek salad.  It was a little too tart for me, but Jeannie enjoyed hers and helped me with mine.\n\nFinished off our shared meal with the special of the day.  It was halibut with a parsnip puree and steamed veggies.  The fish tasted very fresh and the parsnip puree was enjoyed more by me than the lovely wife.  \n\nEverything we ordered was a reflection of the cafe itself...delicately seasoned, prepared, and presented. Getting to enjoy carefully prepared food and drinks while in a perfectly simple setting was time well spent.\n\nCoronado Cafe is a must try for everyone. Enjoy it with your sweetheart or a great friend (more than 4 people to your group would seem too much...at least to us!)  I wouldn't recommend taking small kids.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qR09EUhlR6g_NU6u5gbI8A", "review_id": "HYDzWk03LzWRhDbu_J1pvQ", "text": "On the plus side the ambiance is very cozy, in a cottage with rotating artwork, and the service is extremely friendly. There is a dirt parking lot that contributes to the warm, homely feel of the place.\n\nUnfortunately, the food doesn't make its marks. I ordered a porterhouse steak - the trouble started when I wasn't even asked how I wanted it done (it appears to have come medium-well). The steak wasn't lean (very tough in places) and while the sauce it was served with was interesting in the first bites, it wasn't well-balanced and failed to impress the further one got into the meal. \n\nThe side of asparagus was al-right, albeit lacked a satisfying crunch, though the potatoes were too starchy to be served alone without a savoury compliment (sauce would have accomplished this if it weren't as sweet as it was).\n\nYet the crime was in the cr\u00e8me brulee; the custard was cakey. If I had tipped the dish it would not have flowed. That is not how this dessert, one of my personal favourites, is meant to be.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GNCh2HzSVYsS12o76qtUiQ", "review_id": "U2L7CCpg1ix7SRL9Q7V0dQ", "text": "I'm a Realtor and I had recently finished showing a Buyer Townhomes and Condos in Downtown Phoenix. I was looking for a good healthy place for lunch, and I of course pulled out my phone and turned to Yelp for their recommendations. Coronado Cafe came up as one of the highest ranked in the area and they did not disappoint.\n\nLocated within a 1920's built house this charming cafe served up some of the best lunch time fare that I've had in sometime. Not only that but they have wonderful Bloody Marys that were only $3. I went with a half sandwich and side salad. My sandwich was the Pest Chicken and it was delicious as was the salad. My business partner is from Baltimore and when he heard the waiter state that they have the best crab cakes in town he naturally ordered them. He, being an expert on crab, was immediately transported back home with his first bite. After speaking with the owner we discovered that he too is from Baltimore and has the crabs flown in special for his crab cakes. So if you're a crab cake lover or simply a lover of good food Coronado Cafe is a must stop for you.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 8, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "M6oU3OBf_E6gqlfkLGlStQ", "review_id": "ywoJK5y16zvp7sbplZazrw", "text": "In the hot AZ summer going to Coronado island is a great idea, however if you can't make the commute the Coronado Cafe is a great 2nd choice.\n\nThis place has everything you need for a great date.\n\nQuaint and romantic old house setting and patios.\nTable cloths and faux candles\nMenu full of artfully presented items\nWines by the glass or bottle\nBackground music in lieu of background noise.\n\nWe started our meal with a gargonzola salad, which they did a split plating for us. $6 The greens were fresh the cheese was bountiful and pungent the walnuts were candied and the slices of apple were crisp, what more could you want from a salad?\n\nFor our main dishes we had the Cherve Rellnos $12, Two large pablano chilies stuffed with well dices zucchini other veggies and goat cheese on top of a generous pile of polenta and a roasted red pepper sauce, it was amazing.\n\nThe other main was miso glazed salmon with sauted spinach and basmati rice. The fish had a nice crisp crust, the spinach had a nice flavor and the rice was well just rice, it could use a veggie in it to to spice it up.\n\nBottles of wine start at a affordable $12\n\nThe meal included bread with olive oil.\n\nBottom line great romantic place for dinner or lunch.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vuUddBhwlrVijAAFvK5UTg", "review_id": "xrL63NXXu3jpN-ZMkRRarg", "text": "Being from Baltimore, Maryland, I couldn't help but notice a sign out front of Coronado Cafe claiming host to \"Phoenix's best crab cakes\"... I was quite skeptical at first... mainly due to the fact that my experience with crab cakes in Phoenix has involved too much filler and low quality crab meat. But after reading some pretty good reviews on Yelp, I knew I just had to find out for myself! After biting the bullet on the $24 price tag for the crab cake dinner I was presented with a plate of pure heaven on earth. Two 2oz crab cakes made from 100% JUMBO lump Maryland Blue Crab drizzled lightly in a homemade remoullade, with a side of potatos and asparagus! Theses crab cakes are the real deal! Rumor is that the chef or owner or somebody there is actually from Maryland, and it shows! PEOPLE OF PHOENIX: THIS IS WHAT A CRAB CAKE SHOULD TASTE LIKE!!!", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vHCetUTzarHpq5DGW_YQrw", "review_id": "wVudqB3NC8XvjX29_M3Jbw", "text": "The food here is fantastic. The staff are very nice and helpful. I will come back as often as I can (given that I don't live in Phoenix).\n\nMy sister had the Meatloaf. It is the best meatloaf I've had in as long as I can remember. Better than my mom's (and she makes a mean loaf). Complex flavors that just worked. Served with the mashed potatoes and gravy, which are great on their own, but even better when paired with the meat. \n\nI had the pesto chicken sandwich. Relatively gigantic for the price ($11) given the quality of the ingredients. I was impressed. The focaccia bread was fresh. Chicken breast perfectly cooked. Big, thick hunks of cheese can't remember what kind...whatever it was it was great). It was enough for two meals.\n\nI wish I had two stomachs so I could come here and order both meals at the same time. Planning on coming back tomorrow. You will not be disappointed.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2FtCOwNwd6UsBgScSc1_Ug", "review_id": "PBHosPF6CVtIKOdvrF5LtQ", "text": "Lovely little space--the cafe is an old repurposed Phoenix home with plenty of patio space.  Very quaint.\n\nThe service was super friendly, and the seating areas were comfortable with enough privacy to have conversation. \n\nI enjoyed their weekend brunch with Mimosa's. Food was solid breakfast fare with medium sized portions.  Most of the dishes had a slight Mexican flare (chorizo with the eggs Benedict, corn tortillas on the side, etc). My boys got the \"Miga\" eggs and their exact review was: I like these eggs, they are delicious. So there you go - positive reviews from a picky 5 year old.  The adults enjoyed their meals too. I do wish their mimosa glasses were a bit larger - but that is probably just the boozer in me talking. The prices were more than fair. Overall enjoyable experience!", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Fz5il511JS0pPxRKIh5Guw", "review_id": "kdUC5uya-fn3sgGrVhpBAg", "text": "In one word: Yum!  My husband and I just ate here because we were bored with our usual places.  OMG this place blew us away.  The portions sizes were larger than expected. He loved the cafe burger and mixed green salad.  I had the veggie wrap with mac and cheese and loved that!  We will definitely go again and bring our friends!", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7Qgkq4lhipLYzzoTf_vEFA", "review_id": "Xqg3of8B_JY66IJJ8Nk3aA", "text": "I ate at this restaurant today for lunch my first time and I feel in love with the southwest wrap and the Mac and cheese. Need I say more. Love you guys.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 8, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "-r7ozkq5Z4mUWXbVOlcVtw", "text": "Never sat on the patio before...  Love that it is November and we can sit outside and enjoy the weather!  The staff is super friendly and always aiming to please.  \n\nI ordered the Blanco Flatbread (roasted garlic cream, mozzarella, parmesan-reggiano, and added roasted chicken).  Less the onions for me on this.  It is crispy, light, and delish!  I tried a slice of the Carne Flatbread from Shane's plate.  YUM!!!  The spicy was the right amount.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kxIzasUoiNzZKAV_i_iYAQ", "review_id": "jWh9LZHI1Bc0xqtDJlqvHA", "text": "What a great spot.  Just moved downtown a month ago and have been exploring new places to eat.  Just finished a brunch at Coronado cafe...  I had the southwestern omelette, and my fianc\u00e9 had the crab cakes.  First of all the $3 bloody Mary's and mimosas are a steal, but that became an after note to the food!  The crab cakes are out of this world, huge chunks of meat and before I could ask for a second bite it was gone.  Luckily I had my own omelette that did not disappoint.  Cheesy, hatch chilies and really tasty potatoes on the side.  The service was good, and the owner was available and really matches the curbside appeal.  Great ambiance in a cool historic house.  Definitely worth trying.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f01B5tRtqf3k6ak1pPSAWw", "review_id": "fs0t1DHS6YfK7g-yba_3cw", "text": "Great atmosphere, perfect for a date night. Great food! Talked to the owner for a bit as well, great guy, very friendly and passionate about central Phoenix. Highly recommend.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "wd3SB9d7F3bCyl9zorGEcA", "text": "A little house filled with delicious food, quaint seating and a cute patio. This pretty much sums of Coronado Cafe. I have been wanting to visit Coronado Cafe for quite awhile now and finally today was the day! This little house also reminds me of a little elf's cottage but in a really cute way. \n\nI like the food and atmosphere here. I tried the veggie wrap with chicken and it had a very delicious vinegar added to it. It was the perfect tough. I really wanted to try the goat cheese salad, but there is always next time!", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9g_ARKx0eJmNH8oO1TR9rQ", "review_id": "9Z_bU2xRCzD3AERtnOjKqg", "text": "This is place is a weekly trip for us as my girlfriend loves the salmon and martini's they serve here. We have been frequenting this place ever since we moved to the area versus the rare trips we would take for the awesome cream cheese chocolate cake made by Caroline or the lunch Caesar chicken sandwich. Here are my ratings of each dining point I consider when going here:\n\nService: 5/5 Fast and very helpful, Even the chef will dig up custom stuff and cares what people think of the new entrees.\n\nAmbiance: 4/5 The place used to be a home so it's a little cramped but nice nonetheless. Not as comfy as some others like Ticoz but we like it. As it is small\nin seating ranges you can't get too loud so keep the rowdy folks to the Applebees locales.\n\nDrinks: Ginger ale and the kiltlifter is nice as well as the blackwidow and black / blue martinis.\n\nrecommended Food:\nFish 5/5: My girl's favorites are the halibut,swordfish,miso salmon with basmati rice, she also loves the spinach and asparagus.\nSandwiches: 5/5 for roast chicken with green chili, side of coleslaw or balsamic salad 4/5 chicken caesar is good but sometimes is hit and miss\nmeatloaf: 5/5 best I have ever had, it is a beauty.\nTacos: 4/5 One time I had pork tacos they were the best ones I had tasted, the next time they were ok, then the last time they were great, not sure why but still recommended.\nCream cheese cake: 5/5 Made from local baker who used to do deserts for Circa 1900 but now does it for them and Urban Bean to name a few.\nSteak,chicken, pork: 3/5 I have tried each and every one here and while you wont be disappointed there isn't a wow factor like the meatloaf. The sauces seem to not match or compliment the specific meat in my opinion. I would love a bordelaise sauce or onions and mushrooms with the filet for example.\nAppetizers: ?/? I am not a fan of  the bruschetta but haven't tried the rest. I have heard the crab cakes are awesome but have yet to compare them to Fez's awesome versions.\n\n\nPricing is on par with Sophie's but less than Christopher's and more that Ticoz. I am fine with it as the food I order is totally worth it.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eGvdZgp_ZajPodUbSSLt-Q", "review_id": "Pt0k-BGw47HiaOpwrO2OKA", "text": "We tried the Coronado Cafe last night, and it exceeded our expectations.  The ambience was lovely, service excellent, and the food was fabulous.  Their meatloaf (this is NOT your mother's meatloaf) has to be the best on the planet.  We will definitely return.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pT5kaEJow8YG4G0avzLq5Q", "review_id": "6nQPb4dnVsOkSUrtFfnrgA", "text": "Delicious and fresh food at a reasonable price. The ambiance it wonderful. Very cute and comfortable atmosphere. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a new and unique place to eat.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NdMCBIb6_DfA4bZEpx9wNw", "review_id": "yWkpK7qyoPrqGXaGQYzcfg", "text": "We have always enjoyed this cafe for brunch but they blew us out of the park tonight with a private party we had in their patio. They let us bring our decorations, helped us move tables around, and also allowed for split checks which is usually a pain to restaurants. I was worried about the traffic on 7th street being so loud but it wasn't even an issue- the patio had such a great atmosphere with the lights and the warmers. And the food was as always- AMAZING! The owners are from Maryland and they serve the best crab cakes in town- worth the visit! You won't be disappointed in this charming restaurant with quality food and service.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c_wwf6CBduaVpt750ScDlA", "review_id": "a29siCJaWik1c-Z3DzPOrA", "text": "I got the tuna sandwich on a baguette with mac and cheese on the side. The tuna was like a fancy tuna salad with herbs mixed in. The mac and cheese had yummy \"crumbles\". The atmosphere was cute and quaint, and the wait staff were very attentive, and the prices were fair.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fdF_sfIegmfEcF7G8LYAHg", "review_id": "6kQtx1MnDkrGE9Nsg1je-A", "text": "The service was great. Love the martini. The women were so helpful. Cite place!", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kk05snSafuIFK0lsxoMNzA", "review_id": "HWFViA0Op8o-IWUedj96YA", "text": "Best crab cake in town? Close second to Ruth's Chris Steakhouse--this is a fantastic little restaurant in downtown Phoenix. Love the family-owned feel.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gh1EXuS42DY3rV_MzFpJpg", "review_id": "QKnb0-dHMWEu76Y-sHDulQ", "text": "I liked it.  Aside from the loud business man behind us (keep your work at work or outside please).  The building is perfect for the Coronado hood and we were greeted with a smile and friendly hello. \n\nI really enjoyed the Brie and Lavosh, very tasty.  My wife had the roasted chicken sandwich and Gorgonzola salad, I had a bite and it was delicious.  I enjoyed the Cafe burger and side salad, the burger was cooked to order and the balsamic vinaigrette was amazing.\n\nThank you Coronado Cafe, we will be back.\n\nP.S.  Be prepared for a gravel drive, all you ladies in high heels.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k3esMpsFS6lG2oRI6rfnLw", "review_id": "10uo-hffyhROvhyxohVQ1A", "text": "Came here at that awkward time between breakfast and lunch, some call it \"brunch\". I was surprised about the class and snazz of this place - though, from being in the Phoenix area for a whopping 24 hours I hadn't quite gotten the feel of the land yet. It seems like this cafe is in a bit of a side area of town, but it was happenin' anyways. The beer selection was great - can you already tell I didn't order breakfast? \n\nMy party of two got some beer, local and microbrew style. We had lots of fun looking over the martini menu, which was extensive, creative, and kind of grossed us out in certain situations, but in a good fun way. The friendly waitress came to us while we were nursing our beers to apologize for the delay of food, which my bf and I hadn't noticed. Anyways, the delay was because the cooks had to make us new, fresh beef patties. No complaints there! \n\nThe burgers were to DIE for, the side salad was fresh and came with tasty dressing, and the potato salad was just right. Overall, between the atmosphere, the service, and the deliciousness of the food, I give this place the best rating it can get.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LsPz1sDewmNExoAtx7ubrA", "review_id": "LRvN_OVfULB-Qb6PNao4Tg", "text": "I love, love, love, loved this place. We stopped on a Sunday afternoon, shortly after I stepped off the plane at Sky Harbor and was, of course, starving! I got a good eggs and bacon breakfast, my husband got a burger, perfect! We had the nutella crepes for dessert and, OH MY! they were so yummy. The service was very good, and they were very accommodating to our motorcycle helmets and my backpack from traveling. I will be going back!", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "vsXP832M0kOxKpfduD7dWw", "review_id": "f9EThlJH1CLXlZ5bdU2wqg", "text": "The crab cakes are delicious -- REAL crab and not a lot of filler! Not into crab? The relleno stuffed with veggies and goat cheese and served on polenta is a delicious treat! You can add chicken but it's not necessary... you get two giant peppers!", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jli9G-mRzOGuN18DpZGw1A", "review_id": "prxVVaazcKTVoV2t0wMJkg", "text": "Everything about Coronado Cafe is charming and scrumptious.  It's my go-to place when I want to have a nice, but not fussy, lunch with a friend.  The menu has a lot of variety but not so much that it's overwhelming.  I've never been disappointed by the food.  The raspberry iced tea is delicious too! I like that they don't have any fried food, though my male friends don't so much appreciate that as they prefer fries with their burgers.  \n\nConversations can be challenging when dining inside-- the acoustics in an old house aren't the best to begin with, and then you cram it full of people and it gets a little noisy.  If you can't tune it out, the patio is a really lovely alternative. \n\nAll in all, you really can't go wrong here!", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j8ZdBcVCG1B7D5cyzddzyA", "review_id": "qjdwReho0UQCM5-usOkp7w", "text": "Having had numerous favorable experiences at Coronado Cafe in the past, we were deeply disappointed at our most recent, and regrettably probably our last visit.  The evening was off to a great start with the predictably excellent crab cakes.  While the driver scallops were equally delicious, the chimichurri-style rib-eye was barely edible.  Despite being cooked properly - medium rare - the meat had a strange after taste.  After struggling with the steak - and subsisting on two shared scallops in exchange for some steak  - not an even trade by ANY measure - we told our waiter of the disappointment, at which point he spirited away the plate.  Since I was soon to be finished with the scallops (having shared half with my dining partner with the barely edible steak).\n\nThe waiter provided some explanation behind the problem with the steak when he advised that the chimichurri included vinegar and lime - two odd ingredients for a rib-eye, which accounted for the bitter after taste.\n\nThe response of Coronado to apparently weigh the returned entree to determine the \"discount\"  was an insult as it suggested that we should have either been forced to eat alone (i.e., return the steak after the first bite) rather than enjoy our meal together.  Had they tasted the meat rather than focused on the weight perhaps they would have realized how unpleasant the meal was.\n\nAs we have ample other dining options available to us on our \"short\" list, we will not be returning anytime soon to Coronado\nBill and Bob Phoenix", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sPEFql7fLp0oouFxnooGpQ", "review_id": "JKBcEkj0Xhw_Qe7_5-L38w", "text": "Based on Yelp reviews, we dined at this restaurant recently on a double date. The building itself is adorable. Maybe used to be an old house? It's cozy and you feel like you will be served some home cookin' with a twist. Our appetizer of spinach artichoke dip was delicious but the meal declined after the beginning. My husband and I both ordered the chile relleno. The description looked fantastic but the polenta was bland and the chile itself (for not being heavily fried) was very greasy and left me wanting. One of our friends ordered the crab cakes which he described as fine. \n\nToward the end of our meal, a gnat was discovered floating in a Manhattan at our table. Our server was notified, she took the drink away after asking if our friend wanted a replacement (he declined) and we waited for our check. The drink was still included on the check and the waitress seemed a bit surprised when he asked for it to be removed. \n\nI think the reason I was so disheartened about this experience was we still ended up paying about $70 for our meal (just for myself and my hubs.) Unfortunately, Coronado is not worth the food, price or overall experience.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "M_Xxil6qrn_oAyJlQxkNZw", "review_id": "xYfJH8mG5JQwiLufZ2GJbQ", "text": "The experience here was wonderful. It was a quiet and personal venue that helped me get a delicious burger and let my girlfriend enjoy a light/fresh salad. Guys- excellent dinner spot! Ladies- great flavorful food, and light on the portions.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0YnT3uyhdF5_1M7Hel1Klg", "review_id": "5IqLXgYa97xMbi-U5xiCdA", "text": "Great ambiance - small, quaint, cozy feel. Great for couples. Fabulous crab dishes - loved the crab dip app and the open faced crab cake sandwich was amazing. And save room for dessert - best creme brulee in Phoenix and the bread pudding was great too. And incredibly yummy sangria! All around great experience - food, service & ambiance all get an A+.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "y5_vrqIylhXMrejM_-x_vA", "review_id": "Zf-3vXDpltKbcBUG84v5wA", "text": "Quaint little house-style decor with beautiful patio seating...and what a wonderful time of the year to sit outside and enjoy the Arizona fall temperatures. We started  with the crab dip which our Baltimore native friends agreed was very good. They also ordered the crab cakes which were about as close as they'd had to the original back east.\nMy husband got the pasta with green chile sauce. I think he was a little disappointed it was only pasta...and sauce. I thought it would have had more kick than it did with the green chiles. He also got the New England clam chowder which blasphemously had bacon in it. Not only do we not eat meat (so we had to send it back) I'm a native New Englander and authentic clam chowder does not contain bacon. Boooo.\nI think I enjoyed my dish the best-the barramundi served with asparagus, rice, and topped with a tomato and carrot salsa was the evening special. There was way too much rice in the dish but the fish was cooked nicely and the salsa had a wonderful flavor. \nOur server was very good, and kept our water glasses filled. She forgot to bring out my friends side salad, so instead brought us a dessert to share. \nIt was a quiet night so they let us sit at the table long after we finished. \nTheir menu looks like they have some delicious sandwiches so it might be a nice spot to check out during lunch time.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ST8Yzlk2MqKlcaLqL2djBg", "review_id": "n19tfFxKD_lOf0owtzgd5A", "text": "i really really really like the personality of this \"newly\" discovered place. the evening temps allowed us to sit and enjoy on the patio. \n\nthe owner? greeted us and had a conversation with our dinner companions since they both lived/worked in Maryland at one point, demonstrating to me at least, that he seemed sincerely interested in his clientele.\n\nwe shared a crab dip app and i thought it was rich, creamy and delicious. but the problem with sharing an app with some folks is no one likes to take the last few bites, so i wound eating alot of it. i ordered the green chile sauce pasta, however, i was a little disappointed that there was not much green chile flavor/kick to the dish (i'm aware that not all green chile's are fiery hot). my wife's dish, the baramundi special, was much better, albeit a tad heavy on the rice. i also ordered a cup of clam chowder, but had it sent back because it had bacon in it. i don't think clam chowder has bacon in it.\n\nwe were comp'd a mixed berry \"cobbler\" desert since a side salad that was ordered was not brought out. it was a huge desert, but rather cakey, and more like a berry shortcake than a cobbler. \n\noverall, a nice little place with a great atmosphere. excellent service and staff. many seafood options for non-meat eaters.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O-YcjnqoLd2m2OS725t_6w", "review_id": "eEEmTvzWTz20MtjXVcRMbQ", "text": "This place is great. It is set up in a little house with a really cute atmosphere. They have a great patio and a fantastic personality. \n\nI was there for lunch and had a tuna melt. It was good, but the side of mac and cheese was the best!!! I want to go back and try some of their crab cakes/crab dip (they tout their crab here as being the best around), and of course a side of mac and cheese. The seating is a bit close together and the prices are a little high, but it is great for an occasional lunch or special occasion.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "Ypz7hxOCnrg8Y8vxHJU-sQ", "review_id": "EJ0BTjzZ2FrGojsWNBrajQ", "text": "Hands down, the best date place in central Phoenix. \n\nSadly, I was apparently not on a date and ended up having to pay for our bill BUT in retrospect I was still so damn impressed by this place.\n\nRumor has it that this place is owned by several male flight attendants and when they're not attending flights they are running this restaurant. Leave it to world travelers to produce a classy but quaint but sosticated but understated establishment that can truly please everyone. In true Phoenix fashion, Coronado Cafe was once a house and now stands as a Bistro Cafe. The front porch is now patio seating with cute little tables and bench style sitting all under canopy drapes and string lights. On the inside is the cutest little bar area, very small, but the older gentlemen running the place is so cute and you can tell he really know is cocktails and puts passion into crafting each one. There's also a secluded side patio that's ADORABLE.\n\nWe ate inside the dining room because the rain (rain, I know... in Phoenix?) started coming down and the wait staff was so attentive and helped us relocate. We were sat in the corner by a window that had its own little garden bed outside. Could not get over this palces cute factor. Tables were small but candle lit and had the presh checker print table clothes, real napkins and honestly one of the best waitresses I've ever had. \n\nWe order 2 Tequilatinis on Happy Hour and the artichoke dip. This artichoke dip opened the gates of heaven and brought to us the most delightful, out of the ordinary, festive taste I have ever had. It was spicy, but cheesy. It was melty but had good size chunks of artichoke. Simply, cannot go on enough about how good it was.\n\nI cannot wait to go back here and have brunch or enjoy the sunset with drinks on the patio. If you're looking for somewhere small and intimate that you'd like to take a significant other or truly impress someone you care about, pelase go here. Everything is perfect for the perfect date.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vHCetUTzarHpq5DGW_YQrw", "review_id": "6opbImvcIrijnbC1iQFyUA", "text": "So lucky to be in town to eat here again. \n\nBrie and Lavash: I loved it. Basically a brie covered cracker type bread with a little sour from the balsamic reduction with sweetness from the pomegranate and pear.I cannot adequately describe the dish but it's great. \n\nCafe Meatloaf: I could eat this every day. \n\nI wish this place wasn't 400 miles away from me...", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "cLj82SmEbKseTOHwDcqX9A", "review_id": "u7ajCaMWqM2eGhoGLVRU6Q", "text": "This could possibly be my favorite place to eat from now on! Great service, great food and just an all around cute restaurant! Our great experience started from the second we turned onto the property. A friendly man told us were to park. We entered and were greeted by a smile. We were seated quickly. We let JR, our fantastic server, know that we were on our way to a show and were limited on time. He then made suggestions as to what entrees would be best. I ordered the crab cakes, which are by far the best I have ever had in the valley! They were all crab and no filler. I laughed at my husband for ordering the meatloaf, although JR said that it is really good. To my surprise, that even came out looking and smelling fantastic. My husband truly enjoyed every single bite. \nIt's far too often that one spends too much money on a dinning experience that's not enjoyed. Coronado Cafe far exceeds many of the most expensive restaurants in the Phoenix area in service, flavor and charm and I can't wait to go back. This is what a restaurant should be.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9EeQNwobM-OWGlsYb8v3wA", "review_id": "t1TgfT2pgQsjx9e2_tgrkA", "text": "Yum.\nWe walked over to this place from the Heard Museum. My trusty Android phone GPS guided us through two wonderful historic neighborhoods to get there, and it turned out to be a straight shot down the street.\nThanks Google Maps. Ah well. We needed the exercise.\nAnyway, quaint, eclectic decor, very personable server with whom we found out we are neighbors and may soon be friends.\nThey were tolerant of our energetic two year old daughter, so though the place wasn't specifically \"kid friendly,\" they were welcoming and didn't mind when she moved all the sweetener packets to the neighboring table, sucked lemons and threw the rinds on the floor, or did the usual range of energetic two year old antics.\nThe sign out front said they had \"The Best Crab Cakes in Phoenix.\"\nNow, I'm not a huge seafood fan. I'm from Ohio - the only crabs there are... well. Never mind. That would be a joke in poor taste.\nMy Malaysian wife, however, is a seafood Ninja Jedi Master. There are restaurants in her home town where the fishing boats literally pull up alongside the restaurant with the day's catch.\nShe ate these crab cakes, and declared them to be delicious. She is now intent on trying every other crab cake in the Phoenix metro area in order to make an accurate comparison - but we will come back to Coronado Cafe.\nMy Mom and I both loved them, and will come back with my Dad, who is a crab cake aficionado.\nMy advice is, order the crab cake entree. They really pull out all the stops for that one. My wife and mom ordered the open faced sandwich, and then wished they'd ordered the entree. They were jealous of me, which is ideal.\nThe hummus makes a great appetizer.\nWe'll be back, and soon, and maybe we'll leave the little one with a sitter next time!\nCute place, great service, excellent food, and local. Not cheap, but you'll know where your money went. Worth it.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sul0rJDvTT9QTMGiuA52WA", "review_id": "Agr6yYIEGrIepdtbB6elxQ", "text": "The SW wrap is amazing! It's a touch on the expensive side at $11 though. The salads are very good too.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sR7pGk5Rs4Qs9laIKJR2Tw", "review_id": "_mio-MCoj73plcD75MRnbg", "text": "amazing eggs benedict.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q8_dOUh6_YAzhpVTtsEFWA", "review_id": "1eFI2prqHWR-mdH2QTL4pQ", "text": "Nice place to hang out and have breakfast or lunch. The ambience is pretty and food is excellent. Crab cake is a must have.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4D4UzEOu-QG4-jkyfynhPQ", "review_id": "1cCdnYWyD-1Wpd7upqgbuw", "text": "Such a cute place. The service is excellent, today's weather is absolutely wonderful. I can't have any complaints about anything. I am having the chicken Caesar wrap with potato salad :) yumzo!", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Fz5il511JS0pPxRKIh5Guw", "review_id": "d5Dq8F987nibcAjKqxHmag", "text": "Over a year later I still give this place 5 stars.  Their crab cakes are amazing!  My boss took me to lunch and I suggested this place.  He's from Maryland so he loved that they use Maryland crab.  \n\nOne bit of warning - the bowl of clam chowder is HUGE!  It could be a meal by itself.  I recommend sharing with a friend or order a cup instead.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UYz4tg3n09LITyTHJmm9Uw", "review_id": "TkZz0WXxSbVLZrKrpVMZSg", "text": "Expensive for mt ($15-$25 per plate at dinner)\n\nBUT totally delicious-- and a super cute location.\n\nI am not a burger kind of girl, but I had their burger with blue cheese and onions on it and it was cooked PERFECTLY (medium).\n\nI mean, it was deeeeeelish!\n\n\nThey also have a (kind of) full bar, and specialty drinks that are mmmm mmmm good! plus a happy hour from 4-6p on weekdays (I think).\n\n\nWould definitely recommend for a date night (not a first date, the tables are too close and your conversation too able to be overheard) or a girls night out!", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0RwURk5HctmgkmYSIjAXrA", "review_id": "sg4Y-_CRe0N1dKoRHxImqg", "text": "Stumbled upon Coronado Cafe, really enjoyed our food and the time spent.  It is a solid place that is in our regular rotation as we stay close by when in PHX.  \n\nMike", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2qRPm3wpyAapzHLpQQm48Q", "review_id": "1eU0vACWvOabcLGCrFIhww", "text": "A girlfriend and I decided to meet here for lunch since neither of us had tried it. It's a very old and not very well kept building with a gravel parking lot so when I was greeted, not with a welcome but with a 'do you have a reservation?' from a very snobby waitress, I was immediately put off. No, we didn't have a reservation; it was 11:40 on a Wednesday morning and this isn't Capital City City Grille, lady. And when I told her no, I got the 'look' if you know what I mean (like I'm the idiot). And mind you, even though we didn't leave until 1, only half the tables were ever full. Onto the food: It seemed like a decent menu but the prices were way too high. I ordered a wrap with potato salad ($13 lunch plate price - wow). The wrap was horrible, filled with a very greasy aioli sauce that was dripping out of the overcooked tortilla, but the potato salad was good. We were visited ONCE in the 75 minutes we were there (still snobby, like we were inconveniencing her by being there) and had to track down the waitress in order to get our check. My friend really liked her salad which is the only reason this place is getting two stars instead of one. So if you're looking for over-priced mediocre food served by a snobby waitstaff in a building that's trying so hard to be trendy it won't even put a fresh coat of paint on their walls - this place is for you.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b2XPhXPQ41qWysIK6RTsFw", "review_id": "_XeQZcgTTRQJ3Cfs3jaiDQ", "text": "Ok, so I finally got to enter the cute little home on N 7th Street where Coronado Cafe is housed for Saturday brunch.\n\nI was impressed by how cute and cozy the restaurant is.  Our waiter was amazing, very knowledgeable about each plate, funny, and genuine.\n\nMy mimosa was rather yummy as well.\n\nNow for the food: As my friend that ate brunch with me, \"This place did not blow my hair back.\" The food was not that appealing.  I cook better brunch/breakfast meals that what I experienced there.  I had the : Arizona Omelet for $10\nwhich comes with three eggs scrambled with caramelized onion, tomato and cilantro, green chili cr\u00e8me and avocado salsa, 9-grain bread, caf\u00e9 potatoes & fresh fruit*\n\nOk, so you would think that my meal would have been overly, lip smacking, yummylicious delicious; it was not! The caramelized onions were overpowered by the tomato and cilantro, the green chili creme and avocado salsa were missing their sex appeal/flavor/spice.  The 9-grain bread was yummy, and the fruit was decent.  The potatoes were the best thing on my plate.\n\nAlso, my friend wanted to have their \"Best Crabcakes in Phoenix\" as a part of his meal, but they would not do it.  They only have the crab cakes as a sandwich and nothing else.  He really wanted to have a crab cake omelette, which sounded like a great idea, but in order to do so, they would have to \"add\" the crab cake to the bill, for an additional $9.00.  Give me a break!! Coming from the East Coast where I enjoyed many seafood delicacies at the NJ/NY/MD shores, I am sure that their crab cakes are not even worth an additional $9.00.\n\nI digress!!\n\nOverall, everything was pleasant.  I will more than likely not go back to eat, but I am happy that I got to visit and see what the hype is supposedly over!\n\nCheers", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4YreLEqgAJrg3dgPtKLuQw", "review_id": "YkYZCnAX-dG_WGb-mRUGKg", "text": "Hard to give correct stars.  We were a large group in the back room.  Cute little place.  Great service.  Mixed food experiences.  7 meals were good, two were very disappointing and I would not recommend them at all.  The crab eggs Benedict was awful.  Eggs hard,  hollandaise sauce had no flavor and tasted of flour!  Plus it was not very warm.  Would normally send back to kitchen, but were there right up against closing.  I don't think I'll be going back or recommend it.  If I were closer by, I might give it another try.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FHDI8M5sm6lrZXNUBZAOfA", "review_id": "ehVDqWtl-beWep5VxUEVFw", "text": "After 5 years in Phoenix and so much anticipation of trying Coronado Cafe, I was extremely underwhelmed. Nothing was bad. Nothing was stellar. I didn't hate my meal, but was more perplexed by raving reviews after such a mediocre experience.\n\nWe kicked off our dinner with the infamous crab cakes which were delicious no doubt. That's where the enthusiasm ended. Having enjoyed them so much I decided to order the crab soup of the day which had a tomato and vegetable base and threw in a half Greek salad for good measure. My other half got the cheese burger. The soup tasted old and had no special quality to it with mushy veggies and completely pulled apart crab strings that made this like a tortilla soup without the spice. The salad was served on basic yellow romaine with no distinguishing qualities that set it apart from Souper Salad or Olive Garden.  For $11, I can't say I was thrilled. My beau's burger charted the same on his satisfaction scale - nothing to write home about.\n\nThe people were very sweet and the ambiance was cozy, but the ambiance was also...quiet. Very quiet, like empty quiet.  Perhaps brunch is bustling on weekends and the different menu poses more potential. But we won't be back for dinner.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rxyZ2tWhKWIx2CEMs5H1Ow", "review_id": "hGlr5e5zPsgdeb5NjyGQTg", "text": "This place was cozy and romantic, and the food was good. I would imagine parking would be annoying if they were busy. We ordered the crab dip, the fish special of the day, and the salmon wrap. Everything was tasty and the service was good. \n\nThe reason for 3 stars is: This place is pretty tiny, so you can expect to hear the entire conversation at the table next to you, even if you don't want to. They were also out of a lot of different things, so while I appreciate only having fresh food, they may need to adjust their ordering to accomodate their whole menu.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "toPtsUtYoRB-5-ThrOy2Fg", "review_id": "AKUCZ3OaX8ZQsp7sB-6pwg", "text": "The food was tasty, but the service was tasteless.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MBhvsi8dJTHuaKn4v98XRw", "review_id": "COEFElAkkTQUpKZP2MA3gA", "text": "Lots of superior flavors in all of the dishes that I have had. Doesnt matter if you order a pork dish, tacos, soup, whatever, it is all fun to eat. Just a delight.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 12, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "zfysCL-0uQNCWdGvzZ6QWA", "review_id": "yNH_LUS7frOxCu-jv7qehg", "text": "I've never been to Maryland, but I'm pretty sure CC marries their best with old school Phoenix's best.\nI'll start with what I don't like: I don't come often enough. That's it. \n\nMy raves: Cutest house turned classy restaurant ever. I've been discovering more & more places like this and CC is by far my favorite. It still feels like walking into mamas kitchen except you get first class service & it's not free ;)\nLook out for Triple J! Jillian, Janel, & JR always take great care of me!! They all have great attitudes, very personable, and know the menu very well. \nYou can't go wrong with the crab cakes!! Or the miso salmon, mmmm!! Any seafood really. I've complained about my salmon not being cooked properly at other restaurants but that is not an issue here!!\nI also love the Gorgonzola salad, chicken Caesar wrap, and meatloaf!!!\n\nAs others have mentioned, it's a great date place whether your date is a spouse, friend, or family member. I noticed a lot of people come in before a play- perfect ambiance for a romantic evening.\n\nGet a sitter for the kids- I would give you a Samantha Jones style stare down if you brought in loud grubby children who would definitely ruin my dinner in a cozy place like this. ( I am a nanny who loves children as well as dining out with children. But I also believe in adults having their happy place considering I don't go to the playground with cigarettes & beer to be in the way of 12 & under spring break! Thanks.)\n\nParking lot works, location is great- super close to I-10, but far enough away to not have the noise while on the patio. Sometimes I come in just for a beer since I am in the neighborhood a lot and just melt into that patio. I'll be back soon! (Maybe tonight!)\n\n*Tip- Call ahead", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9EeQNwobM-OWGlsYb8v3wA", "review_id": "r9BTu2rTQMMeao_2FcWzNg", "text": "Lavosh and brie, crab soup, hummus, and the Maryland Crab Cakes Entre\u00e9.\nThis was our second trip here - the first time was purely by chance during a trip to the Heard Museum, which is a short and beautiful walk through a historical district away.\nThe first time It immediately became a favorite, and added to the list of go-to places for taking out of town guests to dinner.\nThis was the promised \"bring Dad\" trip from the *previous* review, and they didn't disappoint. Dad arrived before us, and had a good conversation with the owner. He knew more about the place than we did by the time we got there. That's my Dad.\nWhen they say \"Best Crab Cakes in Phoenix,\" they mean it. We stuffed ourselves on them. These are not a few chunks of crab surrounded by a loaf of breading. These are big, chunky, fresh crab.\nFor my wife, who is from a seaside village in Penang, Malaysia, the good seafood dishes are a joy you can see on her face while she's enjoying them.\nNot a cheap place to eat, but very worthwhile for those special occasions when you want to take someone special to someplace special - especially if they have an appreciation for the unique and \"non-chain/franchise\" experience.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2Nbgxo0cZGciV1lVZFsafA", "review_id": "KsGoXsjA53N7Xu3MVbx3eQ", "text": "Nothing special here...move on.\n\nCoronado Cafe has been around for a few years and is decidedly worse now than it was last time I visited in 2009.\n\nThe menu has been \"updated\" to include a wide variety of seafood, middle eastern and American fare.\n\nWhereas in the past there were 2 or 3 signature dishes that made Coronado Cafe Stand out, now the menu options are standard fare that is available in 50 other restaurants in Phoenix.\n\nAs for those who have said that the Coronado Cafe is romantic...I fully disagree. In the past the lighting was lower and the decor was such that one could have a romantic one on on dinner but now the lighting has been turned up full tilt and the decor has been mid westernized...with checkerboard table clothes and more tables crowded into the restaurant than before.\n\nAs a result the clientele at Coronado Cafe is now retirement age for the most part and is composed of larger groups on the Saturday night we went versus couples", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EBCh21wLzToZ_mV0bmxqjw", "review_id": "xJSUgyU6c9ZhBsy0aFmjQA", "text": "Had lunch here the other day with my team and the food was great! We started with the super lump Maryland style blue crab cakes and they were unbelievable. Then I had the roast chicken sandwich with provolone cheese, bacon and hatch green chiles. It came with a side of macaroni and cheese that was absolutely delicious with bread crumbs on it that gave it an amazing texture. Our server Emily was so nice and it was great to meet the owner Dianne. They are also doing brunch on the weekends. I cant wait to try it!", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VURvHke7yvGL673wgcp9nA", "review_id": "A_VQJwu_DXw_Gtm9qpvSGA", "text": "Lite lunch with the ladies.  Two of us shared Crab Cakes and Caprese salad.  I could have eaten an entire platter full of the crab cakes.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ms2iXNdnLKKPDZs4fVIy5g", "review_id": "lNBP-Pukksnfs235NUqN_w", "text": "A good restaurant deserving of at least 4 stars and the potential to earn 5. \n\nWent there with my fiance for dinner.  We had the portobello sandwich ($11) and the green chili pasta with salmon ($19).   The sandwich was good, everything tasted fresh, but nothing \"special\" about it to warrant 5 stars.  It came with a side and we chose the mac and cheese.  The mac and cheese was actually phenomenal, not too heavy with cheese, but had a perfect amount of bread crumbs giving it a nice crunch.  \n\nThe green chille pasta tasted great...for the first few bits...then good for the next few bites....then edible for the next few bites...and then at the end I just felt like a pig.  Not used to eating cream based pasta.  This would be great as an appetizer for the table to split, but too heavy for me to eat for a meal.  The piece of salmon that came on top was thick and definitely a generous portion.  However, it was a bit pink on the inside (we ate it anyway, too hungry to send it back).  Nevertheless, still tasty.  The menu said that the pasta dish came with tomato bruschetta, but the waitress did not bring any bruschetta.  So, I asked her for bread and she did bring a french baguette which was good, although the bruschetta probably would have gone better with the meal.\n\nWill definitely be back to try some other items on their menu that are a little less heavy than the pasta.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9VgJTJvUyoyuUPRxGSlPhA", "review_id": "4rmSH_RCM6GPWvHzrxmbGw", "text": "I am sorry to have to write a review like this for a local restaurant.  I am vegan.  I had a lunch reservation for Coronado Cafe, but decided to call ahead of time to work out any kinks in the preparation (e.g., no butter, no refined sugar, no smuggled in eggs or milk or cheese).  When I called, I thought I was lucky to have reached the owner.  I was quickly disabused.  She quipped that I should have taken the time to look up their menu online.  (By the way, of course I had, but they don't label!)  When I told her that the menu doesn't tell me everything I need to know for my diet (e.g., the butter or sugar issue), she got really exasperated and whined, \"I'm trying to help you.\"  I said that was great and I'd like the help.  She then said that they have several vegetarian items, which again I explained might not be vegan (a vegan diet is more restrictive, so just because it's vegetarian does not necessarily mean it's vegan).  I asked her, for example, to ask the chef if the veggie burger was vegan, and she said,  \"I'm the owner and I know everything about the menu.\"  So I asked her if the veggie burger was vegan and she said, \"I don't know.  Is a veggie burger vegan?\"  I said, \"Some are; some aren't.\"  She said, \"I don't think this is a place for you.  Don't come.\"  I didn't.  And I won't ever.  \n\nTo sum up:  The owner is rude, unhelpful, unknowledgeable about food -- and to top it all off, she refuses to talk to the chef (who could easily answer food prep questions).  Two thumbs down; two thumbs way down.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nvi_FPwht76Wv2981pIi4g", "review_id": "PZ-fZS1MlB9wzhDycaK7MA", "text": "This review is solely based on the dessert I had quite some time ago. I went to dinner elsewhere and was told the Coronado Cafe has the best chocolate cake. I was expecting an ordinary chocolate cake, but let me tell you, the chocolate cake with cream cheese icing is exquisite! Very moist, very rich, absolutely delicious! We were fortunate enough to grab the last 3 pieces. Wish I lived close enough to grab a piece to fulfill my chocolate cravings! Cake isn't cheap, but worth the splurge!", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0gTYNejJgsBeOqMswERNeA", "review_id": "a7-8nLY1IW1n2H2FxOHfOQ", "text": "Have been here twice for lunch- it is great!\nLast week, I was part of a four top and we all got very different items: crab cakes, pork tacos, braised beef and the meatloaf. They were all terrific. The atmosphere is great - it is a little historic bungalow with white clothes and little flower arrangements on the tables. The service is terrific. Try to make reservations as the place is small, but they aren't required.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dmxn6aVKfPYHGmurSkmMpg", "review_id": "CwhdckKuHvo8HD5XK92bIw", "text": "Very glad I found this cafe on Yelp.  The food is fresh and delicious- and fast.  The staff is friendly- it feels like a neighborhood cafe.  I will return when in town again to try more selections from the menu.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RdWhGfwHORbIEyFj6YbZow", "review_id": "oyh-TpmvfWpDqaRAfcMasQ", "text": "Expensive and just ok.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CTZIAhTLR3av30MGxcyzMg", "review_id": "hNoSZxFKDLvejidSadr4zg", "text": "Good food, reasonably priced and friendly service.  Nothing mind blowing, but solid, and I'll definitely be back.  Had the crabby benedict side of bacon and a $3  bloody.  I want to come back and try the Kahlua french toast.\n\nParking is easy with a good size lot and room enough inside for small group brunch.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VlOd9G0chvBj6buXCw9pfQ", "review_id": "yatKiqMLQeVtshGMUiXNwQ", "text": "This place is so cute. Food is delicious. Good for brunch. $3 mimosas. Also good for dinner. Crab cakes are amazing, and what they're known for.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_YtM7pgpvrEWUJdpY-_S-A", "review_id": "SfAbv3hw59U0AfzvUoJ9Xg", "text": "Cute and spunky place with delicious food! Ordered the crab cake appetizer and Brie and lavash... Both were delicious. The crab cakes are super authentic... Taste just like the ones you get in Baltimore. The food is pretty pricey and the portions are small...that's the only negative. But it is a local place, so it is somewhat justifiable. \n\nThe people working there are a little bit awkward, but nice. \n\nProbably the best part about this place is that it is in an old house... It has a great ambiance and lots of character. Definitely a good place to check out and try in down town Phoenix!", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7kK9zUmSeDKNBXRH9yjy2w", "review_id": "az6WixzHIXIs9htxyY7igQ", "text": "I really love crab cakes and have been dying to find a place to meet my standards. My best friend and I have now been here twice. Every time it gets better! This place serious does have the best crab cakes in Phoenix! I also recommend trying the smoked salmon appetizer! DELICIOUS! This place is also very cute! It's like an old house transformed into a restaurant. I love it. It's a bit pricey for appetizer but I feel that it is worth it!", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "oD7Zw2IT3yvJrD4tudAcjA", "review_id": "Z3L5cdrmA4YMHesVCLRXZw", "text": "the service is so great and its oh so romantic at night. I like going on dates here by myself or with great compant its so chic", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9IoWmskJG2sz7hEFAfqV3g", "review_id": "s-itiNCQim8sv8TLARnl6g", "text": "Great food, great service!  I had the crabby benedict and the banana nutella crepe and both were great!  Will be back to try more things.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bb9EVHRnPCOmjMbp_BxI3A", "review_id": "Qe4XMD0fFCAttAuSOSDZOg", "text": "If you are looking for a good date place or somewhere to have great food and conversation, this is your place. The restaurant is in a remodeled home, it is very quaint and eclectic environment. We had a wonderful waitress and the manager/owner welcomed us and comped our dessert because we couldn't sit at the bar. We had a caprese salad that was really good, not perfect, but very good. The salmon rolls stuffed with crab were over the top delicious. Also, had a glass of pinot noir, very good. The Key lime pie was easily the best part. I enjoyed my food, my wine, and my environment. GO!", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o61tByJ4UZIUuNI2tW385A", "review_id": "0topLEJsKAIVmR800fo-kg", "text": "My new favorite!  \nMy husband and I had a wonderful dinner last night at CC. Our waiter was David and he was great. He was professional, funny, and attentive but not overly so. We started our meal with the crab cakes which were amazing. Real chunks of crab and not a lot of breading. I ordered a margarita which was well mixed. I ordered the special and my husband had the scallops. The risotto was amazing!  I liked that the owner was waiting at the front door and seating people as they entered. It gave the resaurant a family feel. We will be going back!!!", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MLNXzph9nlCXGiSuv5G5Yg", "review_id": "GtdheqrkWH9HHWFD7BTGdQ", "text": "Made my second trip here last night.  My sister suggested it as she loves their brie and lavash appetizer (a mixture of fruit, vinaigrette, and cheese).  My girlfriend and sister both got the Miso salmon as the main course while I got the crab cakes.  Both dishes are tasty and well-prepared with excellent presentation.  The atmosphere of this place is very much that of a neighborhood haunt.  Its located along the main drag on 7th Street, but its in a cute restored bungalow that very much feels like someones living room.  Even the bar area feels very homey.  My only reason for docking a point here are the prices.  For what we had, they're a little steep.  I've had crab cakes and salmon of equal quality for cheaper prices at other valley restaurants.  The crab cakes plus the side of fingerling potatoes and corn was about $25 and the salmon with rice was about $16.  You could certainly get a better deal for these dishes elsewhere.  But if you have the money to spend for the evening, the atmosphere and service and this comfortable spot will bring you back.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "e12A8vIxJVC0iXG3tpQe8Q", "review_id": "4ISmid-EG2D-70k2Bg6fMA", "text": "Love this place! Great food, great customer service.  Owners are very supportive of the community.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5_V680IeKXPYGoNX4U8hYw", "review_id": "cwymUpF2PoEqX3UMadZ-yw", "text": "Delicious!", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r-Z-upFig9-YBMme5epeGw", "review_id": "vFfXQktYy2TP3a1r8Nl_SQ", "text": "Cafe burger and mahi mahi fish tacos were fabulous!   House salad dressing was very good. Excellent service!", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qS1vnl53fMrDbUY3Mlu_Qg", "review_id": "q-ChoxOj4H0lQlATwg8F0Q", "text": "Try the crab cakes open sandwich with a glass of Reisling. Delicious.\n\nThe flat bread levage with brie, strawberries and balsamic reduction was very nice too. Service, ambience and decor all made for a very relaxing and five star meal.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "admcXi_CTOmulqYjQAfB5w", "review_id": "vH5BeHKZhCzKKfX6e4Nc0Q", "text": "This is a quaint little place. The food is excellent as is the service. We shared a blue burger and a piece of chocolate cake. The burger was awesome and on a fresh baked bun. The chocolate cake came from Shelly's Specialty Desserts in Glendale AZ. It was so moist and delicious.  I would recommend reservations since the place us so small.  You won't be disappointed.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bZJsBsLtFJdhIZf-IRAEyg", "review_id": "DwVbvHKc_jqR89z0RaeGog", "text": "The service was great. We had kids and everyone was super friendly and extremely attentive. (We were the only ones there on a Friday night at 5 though.) \nFood is where it goes downhill. We got the crab cakes which were only mediocre. The ones I make are better and they don't cost $24. My husband got the surf and turf and it was not good. Again, I make better shrimp and better steak and it's not $26. I think Applebee's makes better steak and shrimp to be quite honest. The veggie bean burger that my kids got was decent, and the spinach artichoke dip was ok. Would definitely not go back here and would not recommend anyone else waste their money.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "L9-X4KASFfdhOeVeYSDgvA", "review_id": "9b2uu9MqnBQT8f4QfPMu8g", "text": "This place is definitely a favorite.  We've had really excellent experiences here (dinner and brunch)  - except for the most recent one.\n\nThe atmostphere is romantic - a cozy old house with cute little rooms, small tables with checked table cloth, soft lighting, the works.  They have fine food that's worth the price and it's a great date night experience.\n\nOn this last visit, our server was incredibly slow, beyond reasonable levels. She was nice enough, but we ended up running late for our next engagement, even though we arrived quite early.  She even took over five minutes processing our credit card after we said we were in a hurry, twice.  The restaurant was far from packed fairly early on a Thursday.  The people near us came in later and left earlier with the same number of courses (and a good server).  \n\nIn addition to being slow, she wasn't very helpful.  We ordered the crab cakes, which came with vegetables that were a little bland, and the stuffed pepper, which was so spicy that my husband and I both burned our mouths.  The server eventually came by and asked how we liked our food, and when we mentioned the screaming spice, she specifically said the dish wasn't meant to be at all spicy - then proceeded to do nothing about it.  Thank goodness another server who had a table nearby kept our waters full. \n\nOur shrimp cocktail appetizer had big, beautiful shrimp, and our creme brulee dessert was delicious.  The crab cakes themselves were great, and I could tell that the pepper dish would have been nice, if it hadn't been so incredibly spicy.  They clearly just forgot to clean out the seeds.\n\nLuckily, my husband and I were in good spirits and the poor service and food issues didn't put a damper on our night.  \n\nWe've been here many times and tried many menu items, including the crab cake sandwich, the meatloaf, the crab benedict at brunch, their mimosa and bloody mary, etc.  We've never had poor service or over-spicy food before, so I am leaving this review at 4 stars - it's an average of two for this visit and 5 for every other time we've visited.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZYc1otDFajcurFuGCIMvfA", "review_id": "LFq2ohTOahJHhoBeAxmlwQ", "text": "I was excited to get a group of 5 great friends together for a light brunch and several rounds of bloody Mary's. My excitement did not last long. The bloody Mary was so bland, it tasted like plain tomato juice with black pepper... However, this was not the worst part, that was they way my crepe tasted. I'm a lover of crepes. I learned how to make them as a child and they're my Go-To brunch indulgence. Now when you eat something that you love and you're confidant that you have healthy taste buds, you get very disappointed when your food tastes bad. Where I was hoping to find a delicious nutella and banana flavor, I was taken aback by the overwhelming taste of oil. Not delicious. \n\nChefs can have an off day and food can turn, I get it. I don't get how a Server can then attempt to make a customer feel guilty or stupid if they send the plate back. I've worked in the service industry for many years and sending food back, gives the restaurant a chance to turn your experience around. If you messed up once, it's totally forgivable, however if you then give a crappy response to the customer, you're officially a sucky server. \n\nBummed that I had such a poor experience at this cute little neighborhood eatery and even more bummed that I didn't get to enjoy a tasty crepe. \n\nCrepe-lessly yours,\n\nJoan", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9PaFKAtZ9ivJwI-ii83cUA", "review_id": "jnCXKzpIU2enSkUGOsXv5g", "text": "Unbelievable little gem. ..I had the portobello sandwich with a side Caprese and a side of mac n cheese (just had to) & my love had the crab cake benedict! Only because I'm a small Eater did I take some to go and ordered dessert (Omg key lime pie)... You must stop! !!!", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kro2HFG_Kt4E_Er_efkTuQ", "review_id": "0X1RZuqO46MxxfpsnRzALg", "text": "Delicious small sized comfort food as well as healthy options. The mac n cheese is a must.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "k1gklSpB0xTlrDbcVuE-fA", "review_id": "nWqJv8niTQlltpsO1zZuUg", "text": "Great place to have dinner.  I had the pork tacos and they were awesome!! I will definitely be back.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2VMUiRBdIeFjo2GpCOFadg", "review_id": "8BE0VuN5DoTIFMiZDKvbJw", "text": "It is so nice to stumble across a gem like this.   A darling restaurant in an cozy old house in Phoenix.   Art on the wall to enjoy and purchase if interested.    The food is fantastic.   My husband ordered the pork tacos.  There were four tacos on the plate and the meat was deliciously tender and the tacos came with a small side salad.  I ordered the caprese salad and this salad came with the best dressing ever.  I would love to have the recipe.  The menu said that it was lemon en-fused olive oil, basalmic reduction....best caprese salad ever.   For dessert we shared the coconut cream pie.   Oh my.....perfect crust and filling.  Heavenly meal.  Thank You.  If you live near by and haven't given the Coronado cafe a try you are missing out.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2I33ruEl-FwHeDp6aRxUfg", "review_id": "ED_5t9AIkGnHi3WG02htCQ", "text": "This is a cute, charming little place.  My mother's blue burger was scrumptious.   My husband and I ordered the cafe burger which was good, but didn't hold a candle to the blue burger.  Beverage refills without being in your face.  I would come back.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WBDm-QGqucZN8T2UOspNag", "review_id": "A4JK23Gtf_6oVrGl06rWJQ", "text": "We always go here before the theater.  Good food at a reasonable prices.  Service is excellent.  Friendly atmosphere, good location and on site parking.  The salmon and crab cakes are delicious.  A nice selection of dinners and sandwiches.  Food is prepared and presented well in a warm and cozy environment.  Highly recommend.  Chuck Thompson", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kw8py3MrNYdCyWrNvL5M6Q", "review_id": "M_wmnOVdzf5M6pav7y3caA", "text": "This place is AMAZING! I was greeted when I came in the door.  I was allowed to pick my seat, inside or out.  I asked for a specific table- NO PROBLEM!!!! The waitress, Beth, was so nice and informative.   I ordered dessert first....Chocolate cake-yum!  For dinner, the Blue Cheese Burger and Mac-n-cheese.   As you can see from the pics, hot and juicy.  I almost got the steak but I'll save that for another time because I will be back, w/friends!", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kjtSl_N1WEM7MeUpDUADyg", "review_id": "JdTeuaGr_urlqM-mvgDiIg", "text": "So my sweetheart and I came here after a negative experience at Nami across the street.  \n\nI ordered an Iced tea and the crabby benedict.\n\nThe iced tea was a fruity tea and very yummy. \n\nNow the crabby benedict. Never before have I tasted such unique flavor combinations. The bread they served it on was a flavorful focaccia bread. The eggs were very nicely poached. Just instead of ham they put a crab cake on it! (I love crab!)\n\nThe service was very friendly and he had an excellent personality. \n\nNext time I'll have to come back and try the dinner menu. It looked incredible.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UnVEsrAgmzcTt3O-23NsCg", "review_id": "mKYOpwKtE_BO7xHaOjCb8g", "text": "This place is great! The crab cakes are wonderful.  The service was prompt and friendly. The berry bombs are a great specialty cocktail.", "business_id": "5-X03Zc0nN7U5eoe8uFUdw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZAwUdDaUtYfCmldgekoT-g", "review_id": "dTdfGQ5HnI9-lhmvpEXymw", "text": "I was in the market for a black floral embossed belt (no giant buckle) I knew exactly what I wanted, but wanted to try it on first, and possibly support a local business rather than order one over the internet. Granted I do not look like the typical type of person who might frequent this establishment as; I'm white, I was wearing Lucky Jeans, a Locoste shirt, Chuck Taylors, and a Cardinals hat (I don't know how one would classify that look, I certainly didn't think criminal intent when I was dressing that morning).\n\nI walked in, scanned through the assortment of belts by the door, and then at the belts behind the counter, they were all slightly more \"attention grabbing\" than I was looking for. I was asked if I needed help by the young lady at the register, I replied that I was good, I then walked out and got in my car to drive away. It was at this point that a large man rushed out the door behind me grimacing and angrily staring at my car as he wrote my license plate down. I put my car in reverse and asked him if I had done something wrong, he replied they had been robbed and I told him I had no criminal intent I was just looking for a belt. This didn't seem to placate the beast as he aggressively informed me he was forced to do this (like almost accusing me of being a potential robber and trying to intimidate me against the course of action).\n\nI don't know if this is the policy for all their customers or just any gringo's foolish enough to think they would be welcomed in this establishment. However the encounter was quite unsettling and I really would recommend you avoid this store unless you want to be made to feel like a criminal for no reason. Also for the record, I'm a medical professional and I make $30 an hr, THE LAST THING on my mind was robbing or stealing. Silly belts and supporting the local economy yes; robbing and stealing no.", "business_id": "uvQoMkdnjs5roWgFa2QISQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4ln5_Ug9jT_meB0M1sZZlg", "review_id": "691ca75HMnMtZFuLZkNNpw", "text": "Excelent. Friendly And courteous staff. Me Hernandez and his family were great!!! Loved the experience!! Their merchandise and the variety of brands  was awesome!!!\nThanks!!!!!\n\nCarlos Diaz", "business_id": "uvQoMkdnjs5roWgFa2QISQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6fboUxwhAsUMx1F9yCzlMQ", "review_id": "L_ND041xDTk3-N8PdsGD-A", "text": "If you are looking for western-wear: boots, hats, jeans, belts etc., this is the place to go.  I was looking for a couple pair of cowboy cut Wranglers and I figured Botas El Jibaro would be a good place to start my search.  I was right!  They had a few varieties to choose from as well as a whole slew of other brands.  \n\nThe staff there were extremely welcoming and helpful.  While I confused them a bit as a woman searching for mens jeans that would fit me - I'm so tired of the teeny-tiny pockets in women's jeans and remembered I used to wear Wranglers back in the day and loved them - they went out of their way to help me find exactly what I was looking for.  \n\nThe selection in their store is impressive.  They clearly cater to all needs of Valley cowboys (and girls).", "business_id": "uvQoMkdnjs5roWgFa2QISQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "i6b5_vf-hmSwdo-xY5kQVQ", "review_id": "rN9GDVK33kdqFHl3VQbSog", "text": "Okay, a Sonic is a Sonic, right?  Burgers, fries, shakes, etc. That's true here, but I'm sure you knew that going in. \n\nWhat I'm stumping for here is their new Premium Beef Hot Dogs. For fast food hot dogs, these dogs are pretty tasty noms. Seriously.\n\nLet's discuss my favorite: The Chicago Dog.  Sure, they offer a New York Dog, a Baja Dog, and a couple others, but the Chicago Dog is totally the one to get.  It has the requisite mustard, relish, tomato, peppers, and pickle spear, but what really makes this thing worth buying is the amazing, soft, delectable poppy-seed bun.  Y. U. M.\n\nYes, I cannot say enough good things about this gluten-laden delight of a hot dog cradle, because it's so UNLIKE the normal fare you'd get at Sonic. Crushed, mushy buns are pretty much accepted across the lines of all burger joints, but when one of those joints gets a lowly hot dog bun nailed PERFECTLY, well, then that's something.  Add to that the decently delicious ingredients (beef dog, condiments), and it's a winner for me.\n\nYes, I know Ted's is kinda the hot dog king around here, but I gotta tell you, this Chicago dog is worth a try.", "business_id": "0De3TQ_uSOXwgduKL0va3w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J-oVr0th2Y7ltPPOwy0Z8Q", "review_id": "77ErLvWcebEhYPwjfeKY0Q", "text": "This place is all hype and nothing memorable. Burgers and hot dogs were not A or even B quality. I had to try it since it was late and pretty few restaurants were open at this hour. If you come here just for the tater tots, then maybe I can understand. Wait, NOPE. Go to In n Out before coming here or even Whattaburger which is right across the street. Still better than Sonic. \n\nHot dogs = terrible. I'd rather have Nathan's or Weinerschnitzel. Too thin and no flavor. \n\nNow I can say I've tried it and I'll never be coming back here. I think the only thing they have going for them is the ability to customize your drink flavors if you get a slushie. I can see college students packing this place but why when you can find other fast-food joints at the same price.", "business_id": "0De3TQ_uSOXwgduKL0va3w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zxcrlC3cmH5S2TGIxuLwBw", "review_id": "17fGlVqXUtVapw5kBOqLWQ", "text": "I've never had a hard time at a sonic before, except for this location. They barely speak English, they don't know their own menu, and they messed up my order 2 times. Come on, your job can not be that confusing...", "business_id": "0De3TQ_uSOXwgduKL0va3w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "V5gQMJ0NUZj0TQqG7YwMZw", "text": "I am a total fan of their drinks....and even a bigger fan of being able to get large drinks for 99 cents before noon and they are half price every day between 2-4pm.  \nTheir slushes are my favorite (lemon-berry especially) but occasionally I have to get a cherry lime...for ol' times sake...\nThis is one of the few places that can make me a pineapple malt when I am in need.\n\nYou can stop in at 9am and get breakfast or their burgers...they offer their full menu all day.  Their food is ok.  Often I get a craving for some tater tots or their french toast sticks.  More often than not I order one of their kids packs with a slush and go on my merry way....", "business_id": "0De3TQ_uSOXwgduKL0va3w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pEVf8GRshP9HUkSpizc9LA", "review_id": "AFi4WR9UdxMSEyOlH1Hc9Q", "text": "Consistently good and the best service for any fast food chain!  Our server was friendly, enthusiastic, appreciative and professional - a winning combination!  \n\nI love the Cherry Limeade...so delicious, every time!", "business_id": "0De3TQ_uSOXwgduKL0va3w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MHQQadI61XUbPWuQ95P4GQ", "review_id": "BAGKiu-tAmcghePMeAP6Yg", "text": "My wallet misses half-price milkshakes. But my waistline sure doesn't. I come here once every week or two for a chocolate fudge peanut butter milkshake. You only live once and if it kills me, I'll die with a smile on my face.\n\nThe kids that work here are always super nice. Tip them a few cents. They're working hard!", "business_id": "0De3TQ_uSOXwgduKL0va3w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uyzc2PLm67YAzl5HPSXRgg", "review_id": "1T6pJKzZwU_PBlH_ci_d2g", "text": "I have been going to this location since I started my job in the area in December. In the morning this location offers large drinks for a dollar. I get the same thing every time I go there; mango iced tea. I noticed the first time I went that it came to $1.29. I did not have time to dispute it as I had to go to work. I went multiple times after that and the cost was $1.07. The server/manager a tall guy w/blind hair (I never remember to get his name) is always pleasant. However this morning I went and they charged me $1.29. I brought this to the attention of the server (whom's name I can't recall) an older shorter lady w/ long black hair. She was very nice and went inside to double check with the manager who's name is Anna. She came back out and said the manager was charging me for the mango flavor. The manager did not even have the customer service skills to come out and soak to me herself. I paid the amount however was not pleased with the manager. I may well try this location again and if they charge incorrectly again I will not return, and make a report to their corporate office since this specific manager is clearly not customer oriented.", "business_id": "0De3TQ_uSOXwgduKL0va3w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UBu9AkLTiECU1YAuFyAepA", "review_id": "YJ86RIQ1kOahDWcFqA6aNQ", "text": "delicious like always, they are getting a little pricey but still good...", "business_id": "0De3TQ_uSOXwgduKL0va3w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lk9Etk4lGdsaJFnAMu4wdg", "review_id": "oEfSMUJP6kzxTN6QZbd2Ag", "text": "Two attempts to get the food we ordered. Not a smooth running process. Carhops not checking on orders after delivered. Bathrooms a bit on the yucky side. Been to  a lot of well run Sonics. This one could use a refresher on service and cleanliness. Food was okay.", "business_id": "0De3TQ_uSOXwgduKL0va3w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 8, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "_jOy9qJWuepLokHXvPoREA", "text": "Mac Alpine's is an Original Soda Fountain.  Pretty sure it's the only one left in the city.  When you walk in you can sit on one of the stools at the original bar and one of the lovely folks there will make the drink or ice cream desert of your dream.  A fizz, an egg cream, a malt or even a simple Dr Pepper float.  You name it, they can make it.  The ice cream deserts rock in their simplicity.  \n\nThere are some very cool original booths still left, and some extra seating in the back.  It's not a huge place by any means, but I've never had to wait for a table - even when they were a stop on the First Friday bus route.  Folks who came by acted like they were in a museum - just looking at all the cool stuff - some of which is for sale - and left.  They have NO idea what they were missing out on here.  \n\nThe ONLY thing that makes the place not get 5 stars is that they don't offer french fries.  Their burgers are awesome - but without the fries, I stick more to their amazing BLT or their messy but good good egg salad.  Both of those go great with their potato salad - which I think is one of the best ever.  \n\nThe absolute best part?  We had 2 meals, 2 flavored drinks and 2 deserts and it cost less than $25.  Bam baby.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "A_O8wZOsMTPwyeYA4-Rsow", "review_id": "cEKqfmej9jrDh2XM3ZzN7Q", "text": "This is the oldest operating soda fountain in the Southwest (from 1928!).  good jukebox ... and they have REAL phosphate sodas and malts (very very yummy!) ... as well as your typical soda fountain stuff (circa 1928-50's) ... It's cool as hell but I wish they would have restored the place rather than keeping it \"as is\" ... it's a little rugged from the years but very cute and REAL.  I gotta say ... it really is a MUST see for all!", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "8WQubmP7G0NM3IyzyMnCEA", "review_id": "PlHvec_zk7ZhMQ-JFwZp_Q", "text": "The most authentic old-time soda shop experience in Phoenix.  Forget about that other place in Old Town...a mere youngster from the 50's.  Mac Alpine is the real deal.\n\nWhen you want a malt, this is the place to go with 6 scoops in your cup (with extra portion in the stainless steel shaker that they also give you).  The sandwiches are so-so and the ice cream is Thrifty...but the atmosphere is genuine retro with original coke signs and wooden booth seating. \n\nGreat place to take kids or out-of-towners...and you can check out the cute antique store next door if you need to wait for a table", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kdUsSi5UdtbhFztn-g9-hw", "review_id": "nNZM67rfGwEWwnCvsKiYDg", "text": "If there were 10 Stars, I would give it 10 stars!!!!!!  Thank you Thank you THANK YOU my dearest Junior for introducing me to MacAlpines!  This is My absolute favorite Place.  Walk In here, and feel like you have traveled back in time, so amazingly kept original!  Wooden Booths with a hat rack at each end, sooo cool!!  Eat their Mouthwatering food while you sing along to the coolest oldies overhead.   I must say my favorite meal is a tie between their Egg Salad and Chicken Salad Sandwich... mmmmmmmm... oh and their split pea soup!!!  Cocunut Egg Cream Soda!!!! AND THEY SERVE THRIFTY'S ICE CREAM!! THE BEST Banana Split you will find!   And you get to shop while you wait for your food! YES! 2 rooms filled with the neatest trinkets,a room filled with amazingly classy clothes/scarves/hats/pins, a phone booth, furniature, You will want to buy it all.  You MUST check this place out.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "-txH2zJSBZQHO6RWvoWXuQ", "review_id": "RpWG6vdkjjITh0KkAiW_TA", "text": "I had a really hard time picking how many stars to give it.  \n\nOn the one hand, it gets 5 stars for the look and feel of the place, the phosphate soda and shake that made me wish I could expand like a tick, the jukebox and the chance to find cool shit to buy while you're eating (there's a chair there that WILL be mine, as soon as I move.  If any of you jerks go buy it before then, I'll come find you and claim what's mine).\n\nOn the other hand, my son and I each had a terrible, terrible hamburger and an extremely disinterested waitress.  The burger was so overdone, and i would bet a lot of money that it had been microwaved, based on the speed with which it was served and the taste.  \n\nSo for now, Mac Alpine, you get 3 stars.  But I'm so enchanted with the idea of you, that I'll be back.  Maybe not to eat, but to enjoy a shake/phosphate/ice cream soda with a book?  You betcha.  \n\nSince the kid was here with me, I asked for his two cents:  \"It was pretty good.  It wasn't the best, but it was good\".  And he also gives it 3 stars.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "MwJVSTsUB-htphNZaIC43g", "review_id": "W0O_1T_W4LE3JyRelzyCIg", "text": "Go to MacAlpine's! Now.\n\nSeriously. I love this place. I live near 7th Street and try to support the local businesses as much as possible. And places like this make it incredibly easy. \n\nThey try and keep it as retro/vintage/original as possible. The ice cream and just desserts in general are fantastic. The food has always been pretty good too. The servers are always dressed in vintage-esque attire. Everytime I've been there the crowd has always been a pretty good mix. \n\nEven if you're not in the mood for a meal, I would recommend stopping by, cruising the vintage furniture shop attached, and grabbing an old-fashioned soda. Amazing.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "96qekpUBXmq3okuznAtIAQ", "review_id": "1BNOPZvaVTnnnIImZyaLqA", "text": "Although the retro-fab decor is cute enough for me to give this place a second shot, I was not highly impressed by my first lunch at Mac Alpines. I was thankful for the yummy malt after my not so yummy sandwich, which could have been a re-creation of my middle school's cafeteria food. \n\nI think in the future I will stick to beverages only at this old time soda shop!", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "6hvcowqr8NYug9u-Bzw8Jg", "review_id": "36ncPcYMW4eFAvd3ORoStA", "text": "This place is a callback to days gone by. It is also one of the only places open for a late lunch in this area. They have great cold sandwiches, piled high with meat. Their split pea soup is some of the best I've had in a long time. The servers in their cute little uniforms are good too. Plus, you can't really beat the prices. \n\nPlus, they have all the old-timey soda fountain creations. I got a chocolate phosphate! A chocolate phosphate! Yum. My only complaint is that it was a little low on the chocolate. \n\nIn addition to food, this place has a large vintage type shop. We didn't really peruse the shop much, but it looked like they have a bunch of great stuff at good prices. Check it out.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "k2Lm0HnltnY6F6K7ijRqag", "review_id": "nCS9Vjj6Ii-Rv_165Yq4bg", "text": "I miss this place.  I used to work right across the street from McAlp's and would go there at least twice a week.  The atmosphere is great, food is good, and deserts are tasty.  Its nice to see that some places in the Phoenix area don't feel the need to constantly renovate and are not afraid to keep their days gone by look, feel and approach to business.  Writing this is making me hungry for their food again.  I need to find an appointment to schedule downtown so I can lunch there next week.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "W10N7lgoG9YshvHUC7wSdQ", "review_id": "0jrGFtDBqIQHak1DNrvAUw", "text": "This place has it all.\n\nStart with atmosphere as there is absolutely no way to ignore it.  In a mad jumble of antiquities ranging from the 20's to the 70's every item is either a conversation piece, memory or a must have.  I bought a mod 60's chappeau my baby brother picked out as being \"me\" and I am eyeing a full bonnet hair dryer the size of a rice cooker :p\n\nOnto the soda fountain.  There are egg creams, hot fudge and a toe curling number of flavor possibilities. I always want to cook up something outrageous to try but seem to drift toward their amazing executions of classic favorites.\n\nThe regular menu is exactly as it should be.  I have yet to be bold enough to try their Hawiian cole slaw (so 50's) but all of their soups, sides, etc. taste home made with reasonable prices.  I was reading through the reviews here and saw a couple mentions of split pea soup ... how is it I've never been when they've had it?!?!  I am now on a mission to go when it is being served.\n\nOn a side note, MacAlpine's serves stuffed tomotoes!  Your choice of tune or chicken salad, I imagine they'd do egg if you asked over greens and surrounded by lots of veggies, etc.  It's the kind of dish to inhale after killing yourself at the gym and you won't feel all that bad about it.\n\nP.S. Sometimes the service can seem a bit oddly timed but when you take into account the division of labor and the nature of the place it does make sense.  Also, I once brought a friend in here who needed to sober up a bit and our server didn't turn a hair despite some truly outlandish observations on my friend's part.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fev0iI-XDrteD4SYRKjiUw", "review_id": "17oiwiXxvPuBsuNayBbaxQ", "text": "The food is decent in a \"I'm tired of driving around, just pick a place\" kind of way.  Soups, sandwiches, etc.  The kind of stuff you find at Mary Coyle's but without all of the good desserts.  \n\nThe decor/nostalgia is the only thing that makes this place work.  It is a great place to keep around and I wish they would turn it into more of an all night diner but it is fine for what it is.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uq-Gjs9wDbO73L1G5JIwgQ", "review_id": "dYHW17NYnEmKy-VSAj3HxQ", "text": "It was 10:45 Saturday morning and I wanted coffee. I knew of a place right down the street from me and to my disappointment it was closed! WTF! Any way I went searching for a cafe. I wanted to sit down and read the new times with a cup of coffee. I actually started my journey thinking I would stop at the drip. But when i got there that place just seemed to modern for me. I was in a funky mood and just wanted a nice cup of coffee, nothing fancy. So I saw an older man waving a sign that said \"Best lunch in town!\" and he was kind of dancing too! And I said to myself \"Yes, i think I will\". So I stumbled upon MacAlpines. They had just opened and I sat right down at the counter. I had two cups of yummy diner coffee and after realizing I was hungry too, I ordered a stuffed tomato that was oh so yummy with super fresh veggies. The decor was adorable and welcoming and I loved the juke box. 25 cents gets you two plays! anyway, I'm not giving it four stars because it took some time for the staff to warm up and be friendly. I don't know if it was just because they had just opened or if it was because I was still sleeping and needed a caffeine fix badly. But I want to go again, with company, not by myself and I'll rate it again.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W_QXYA7A0IhMrvbckz7eVg", "review_id": "aN0Op0nySD83aJLjsnyRfA", "text": "There really isn't a whole lot to say about MacAlpine's other than it's a really cute place with lots of fun stuff to look at.  Not my favorite for food.  \n\nWe came to MacAlpine's because I was a contestant in the 7th on 7th dessert contest (which I won, thank you very much) and my parents came to support me.  We decided to go ahead and eat while all the festivities were going on.  My mom and dad got salads which they said were okay.  I don't remember what the husband got, and I got a grilled chicken sandwich.  Unfortunately, my chicken was really dry and I had no dressing or mayo on my sandwich either.  Whatever though, I didn't really mind, I was hungry.\n\nWe may be back at some point considering my prize was 30 dollars in gift certificates to the restaurant.  Maybe I will have a better experience next time.  For now though, it's just alright.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FxxYCRPcpd__yhRRmmtyMQ", "review_id": "phM7czZ333b8FYqH3XryJQ", "text": "This place is a genuine surprise. I walk in, totally expecting an old restaurant with 5 & Diner decor, but I was completely wrong. Essentially, all the furniture, counter, and fixings of the place have been there since 1928. Hell, even our waiter looked like Fatty Arbuckle. If a place manages to stay alive and well for over 80 years in this city that loves to chew up and spit out its historical locales, you've got to give that joint props (Sing High being the exception to that rule).\n\nThe cuisine at MacAlpine's is what you'd expect: old fashioned and American. It's nothing spectacular. What really makes the trip however is their soda selection. They've got something like over fifty flavors. I tried out the Blueberry Cheesecake flavored one and my friend was treated to \"The Wrestler\": a weird/delicious combination of some cherry flavoring and some thing else that tasted like Dr. Pepper. \n\nIn conclusion, this place is a landmark worthy of it's reputation garnered. Its service, vibe, and overall offerings are a testament as to why it's still standing after eight decades.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d2RAl63RTdfZF7kcuKcj-g", "review_id": "1rOmNqlrE9betWrt8YQIvQ", "text": "BEST FLOATS/MILKSHAKES IN TOWN!\n\nVeggie friendly diner food... pretty good tater salad, nice sandwich selection.  Homemade veggie burgers.  Nothing on the menu will blow your mind, but it is a fun, delicious little place to eat, with awesome sodas/dessert drinks.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bUy80XymVAeKV9_QR0y8ug", "review_id": "EV7nE0i76PSf7Odfrqcicw", "text": "I have visited MacAlpine's a few times, and every time I have been very pleased with both the food and the service.  The wait staff and the owners are always very friendly and helpful and the food, although nothing fancy, is always good.  I love the atmosphere of this restaurant as well as the neighboring thrift shop that is fun to browse while the food cooks.  And the egg cream sodas are delicious!  Not to mention visiting a piece of Phoenix history at the same time - I love it!  The only downside to this place? I wish they were open later into the evening...", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 13, "useful": 19, "cool": 20}, "user_id": "qwu5B9anH4AlEtau0K-6aQ", "review_id": "F7Zt1Ojlo62JkF7CnW5Vbg", "text": "Have you ever watched those dumb/boring/nerdy space documentaries that tell you lies regarding the impossibility of time travel? Some dude with a talking computer tells you \"...currently, there is no way to deviate from the space-time continuum\"... Lies! I'll tell you how to do it.  You don't even need to buy a time machine on eBay like Kip Dynamite. Just get into your car (no, it doesn't have to be a Delorian) and drive to 7th Ave and Thomas Rd (just south of Thomas on the E side), and BAM! You, my friend have entered another dimension.\n\nYou walk into this place and you expect to see Cowboy Biff sitting at the bar. Unfortunately, all you see is elderlies shuffling about. Well, they must know something that we all don't. Like an old man/woman secret that they only tell their peers. You, my friend, have just learned their secret! Sit down and order yourself a Black Bean Burger. What? You say you don't like vegetarian food? Well, neither do I! Trust me. Do it!\n\nWhile you wait, you can imagine you are your grandpa at 12 years old. Just stopping into the local soda fountain shop to get a smooth refreshing malt. Being a 12 year old in the 1930s, you notice how modern and sleek the decor is in here. Ice cream adverts everywhere... Makes you want to stay 12 forever.\n\n\"Mom, can I have some ice cream?\" Oh, I mean \"Sorry, can I get a strawberry malt with that Black Bean Burger? Ahem, thanks...\"", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "tdoL4Un5_hy_rJxEFLLOjw", "review_id": "UE1xuZUTjOKb-oVqSGQRCA", "text": "This place gets 5 stars because it is authentic.\n\nYou want ceramic tile to look at and bleach-soaked rags permeating your nose? Go somewhere else. This is an old-time soda fountain, and the only modernization to the menu that I could find was the fabulous black bean veggie burger. Score! I always have to get some potato salad because it tastes just like my Great-Aunt Margaret's.\n\nIt feels old and it is old. If that sounds good to you, it will be a pleasure to go there. If that sounds icky, go to McDonald's", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "m7vtKWpZ9wdEQ95wJxrMrg", "review_id": "ColXwwK8oT7G4hKpBgLXXQ", "text": "Americana of the mid-20th century fascinates me and stepping into this soda fountain is like stepping back in time to that period. The decor is fun to look at, and it's nice to be able to browse the merchandise (furniture, trinkets, and other stuff) while waiting for your meal. I ordered the black bean burger - not a 1950s dish to be sure, but tasty and substantial. The strawberry milkshake I got was rich and plentiful; I wish I could have finished it but I was too full from the burger. Definitely worth the visit.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IwxFKXDokKZdiD5iUdJPgQ", "review_id": "tzQCk5BzXd3wbrwsgfaCKw", "text": "First of all, this place is awesome.\n2nd of all this place is amazing.\nIt is an authentic 50's soda shop / restaraunt.\nIt's so quaint and real! Just ...To. Die. For.\nI even commented that I felt like I was back in the 50's and should be sitting in the back of the restaraunt. Ahem. I have a pretty sick sense of humor, but one of the waiters did laugh loudly at my sentiment.\nThey have a list of over 50 types of sodas/egg creams, milkshakes. I was in love. I ordered a nectar egg cream and it was to . die. for.\nDid I mention you get free refills? Holy crap!!\nThey served me the best Pastrami sandwhich I have ever tasted in my life. \nand that's just the food.\nWe haven't even mentioned the shopping. Loads and loads of authentic 50's furniture and clothing and other souvenirs for sale. Box purses. All at more than reasonable prices. Some at downright cheap prices. \nI mean I was in love, love , love.\nI told my grandmother, who lives in Michigan, that when she visits me, MacAlpines is the first place I'm taking her in Phoenix.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "67QGJdqABqaSEsQR4esrsA", "review_id": "2slYyoyphQxksP_AQ_R8Fg", "text": "McAlpines is one of those old school places that would probably be right at home in downtown Prescott. Authentic, amazing service, and the whole fact that they have an antique store really helped make this place shine. \n\nWe had a simple dessert that consisted of 2 Phosphorus's and a hot fudge sundae, and after wards, I felt bloated and diabetic. That's because for the prices, you get a surprising amount of deliciousness. You feel like a little kid when your kind, humorous, tattooed server brings you a MASSIVE sundae cup, dripping with hot fudge and all of the toppings. \n\nThe only, and I mean, THE ONLY drawback, is that I live so far away from them. On the other side, I guess that means I won't be gaining 20 pounds anytime soon.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Salbq2tXKRIq7_Ok1bgwfg", "review_id": "oY4Q8ibLDuQC2pE0IhFOOw", "text": "Supporting small local businesses is definitely my thing. \nMacAlpine's is to die for! \nWhen I walked in, I imagined being Bettie Page out to lunch. The whole place is exhilarating in its 50's diner simplicity. I might even buy my prom dress in the vintage boutique there. I loved the hot cheese sandwich with tomato. \n\nEveryone is so right, the deserts are awesome and they even have an authentic vintage milkshake machine. Its so cool when you sit at the lunch counter and watch them make milkshakes and malts, especially when there's so many to choose from. \n\nMinus one star for being so far away and not having enough staff to accommodate busy days. \n\nFOUR STARS FOR ATMOSPHERE AND FOOD!", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gGNAr-cmCQUgA9B0QjVqAg", "review_id": "O2BUoDS4srsYulauKZ9C_A", "text": "Lovely service.  Good food.  Love the incorporation of the antique shop.  Made for a wonderful date night and we'll go back again.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D7u4yT7Z6UVS6TtaTPHwOQ", "review_id": "Mw3-aiEU5A3OTpsjfhs4RQ", "text": "My wife and I were only in Phoenix for three days and we ended up at MacAlpine's twice. It was that good. The shakes were great, the sandwiches (hot and cold) were great, the potato salad was great one day, but so-so the next. The music was right, the decor was right. The waitresses were prompt and friendly. The soda jerk even wears a paper hat!", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v-QA7zDJ6Y07LoW5M9BjRw", "review_id": "EkStkYu5X036HWWEdrrgrw", "text": "Step back in time! Every once in awhile you start to look for something different for lunch and then pops up a place like MacAlpines. Besides the great 50's atmosphere and good food, this place will have you smiling and reminicing the moment you step into the door!\n\nI am not downtown that often but rest assured, I will be back to this place.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "woc9HK2NYBclfzcsN7Ld7Q", "review_id": "z57MBxnw9eG8cDKmgmnc_Q", "text": "I've been coming to MacAlpine's on and off for about 8 years and I still can't get enough.\n\nMonica and Cary (owners) are two of the most hard workers small business owners that I've had the pleasure of knowing.  \n\nMacAlpine's is Phoenix's only still existing original Soda Fountain and a true gem.  Filled with vintage decor and charm, it's a fun time warp every time I go in there.  Their shakes are delicious and so big you get the leftover serving in the metal mixing cup.  Their food is tasty and like mum made it.  They always have vintage tunes on and you can browse the antiques and collectibles next door in between dining.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 7, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Q96IRvil6RNgdLmGKuh81A", "review_id": "t9yH4NVabj-5soybiHDzrg", "text": "Who puts celery in chili?\n\nNo french fries?\n\nCarrot and raisin salad on the menu?\n\nCute old-fashioned decor, but really I just wanted to dust the place.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z92s6ue5ql2BFe02W8Q7-A", "review_id": "YdnybS-x9uGLs2f5rkW8lw", "text": "Really this place was gross.  They need to just scrub the place down.  It is filthy.  I was excited to find a cute little malt shop to take the kids to with a 5o's theme.  I had a Reuben.  The meat was tough, and could not be eaten.  My husband and son had a preformed patty for a burger.    My daughter  had a BLT.  Really?  How can you make a GROSS BLT!  It just made me sick that we spent $50 dollars on such a truly bad meal.  The malts were good.  It took us getting through 3/4 of our meal before they came though.  The wait staff was two college age girls that you could tell didn't give a rip if the customer was getting good service.  Go there for a malt or shake and call it good.  Everything else sucked.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N6fXTxMFxtHntDZnEotAtw", "review_id": "DbVFuV-0WiSQVPyHPySGLA", "text": "Mel Brooks once said the mystery of life is the Egg  Cream. \"It has no cream and no egg!\" Well, maybe McAlpines does have some cream or at least whipped cream, maybe. I don't ask. I just enjoyably slurp.\n\nWonderful service, good simple food, phenomenal atmosphere...and today, cherry pie. Long live McAlpines!", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UrJSPcSii2LyKViKotQ_Kw", "review_id": "UZkca1wQIua6aM10HcD6lA", "text": "Great service, great sundaes and old school fountain creations :)  I did not try their food but will do so next time :)\n\nDefinitely a place to bring out of town friends to on a hot summer day to cool off and take some pictures :)", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dji-3ZSLA33ndPPYT0p7BA", "review_id": "G5NjBDACzQBCu4slZI-Tvw", "text": "I would be hesitant to rate this so high, because I love me my good antique stores. But I went in to browse their men's dress outfits because we are looking for a vest for my husband to be. Well, we found it! I can't believe we found it so easily. The lady was so nice and told us she would hold it for 24 hours so we can look some other places before making the final decision. The way the place is set up is so awesome. I loved how the little diner was in the middle. We were going to go there but just felt like something different for dinner. The whole feel of this place is completely unique and fun. The store is all spread out so you never have someone breathing down your neck asking what you want. I will definitely be back to this place. Probaby today :)", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oruCFlIFefpYm4v5qyxm-A", "review_id": "ulI_H_rgByrO5v90oPaGSw", "text": "Sodas were great, food was ok, service was ok.  I thought it would be better based on the reviews.  Kind of dingy...could use a good cleaning.  Price was right for the food we got.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7KS3KW9TdHiKi4aW53e36g", "review_id": "W84fASHmMW7NyIlKLFnQyA", "text": "Very friendly staff and kitchy decor. Really great soda fountain. Best egg cream I've had in a very long time. Food is straight forward and unpretentious. Very tasty. Good value.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ff6D3VgeolQ4UU5EfXJP4Q", "review_id": "nLmgi7YGC2CmPZ5gWkjo6g", "text": "Came to MacAlpines for the second time. Very impressed again. Had the pastrami Ruben and it is warm, perfectly seasoned, juicy and amazing. Also had a blueberry cheesecake ice cream float which was decadent and delicious. Every waitress is dressed in vintage outfits and they are all stunning. Most of the clientele are Also wearing fun vintage clothes. And are hot lol. Great food, value and fun. Definitely recommend it", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3Sxo5WoGHbC7T0e52QYj3w", "review_id": "3ob17oFzbQsVVENXaVkgIg", "text": "It's hard to top a place with 50+ soda/phosphate/shake flavors and can also put together a perfect pastrami on rye.  One of the experiences in Phoenix.  Finish your meal and buy some antiques when you're done.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BxqYopJ5ax9qderDwAqGJQ", "review_id": "Q1tlB5vk_-eHmeQI2EeCDQ", "text": "Pretty darn good - Phoenix's only true throwback 1920's-style soda fountain. Get a load of those green light fixtures down the center of the eating area! Great egg salad sandwiches, blt's, cheeseburgers that are\" real\" - interesting soups and specials. Potato salad is yumolicious. Shakes and sodas done anyway you like, couldn't be better. \nAlso an antique emporium and a bit of a historical site, in a minor way - I'll let you find out why. Highly recommend. Wonderful service, very modest prices.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "f3LA83yEEBMj9q92H28O7w", "review_id": "4yJokGNkG9MbYxbX0rsC6Q", "text": "Great sandwiches and a real soda fountain.  Try a cherry lime phosphate.  Trust me.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1g-nGTPpg3_pjYbkgRI9jQ", "review_id": "Ywxas3mejba_CD2wSI7pdQ", "text": "Go here for the drinks, atmosphere and history.  Their food is okay, but nothing special.  Split a sundae with your honey on a hot afternoon and you'll be hooked.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t2ZKlBwoeWliE1rXRhe9eA", "review_id": "qjxUvwFkEu4pO_-BUQvW8A", "text": "this place is a straight throw back to simpler times.... when you just wanted to sit down and have yerself a dog and a soda... and a float, and a sundae.... \n\nplus, after yer done fillin' yerself up with all the delicious foodie goods, feel free to walk it off as you meander and shop yer way through the vintage offerin's. \n\ngood food, great antiquing, amazing atmosphere.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8p8HZNmrkUBtMx_vmW9dNQ", "review_id": "lHBUCorJ-4aTCKCqp4UDyw", "text": "Walking into MacAlpines is like stopping the clock and turning it back to the turn of the century.  You can get ice cream goodies there that you simply can't get anywhere else reguardless of price.\nMy wife and I have been here bofore but only for ice cream.  This time we ate at the little tables in the back.  Service was quick, efficient, and very nice.  Wife had a Reuben (she always has a Reuben which makes her an expert on Reuben's I guess.) She declared it one of the best she's eaten.  I had a seafood salad sandwich.  My sandwich was delicious.  \nBoth came with really GOOD potato salad.  I mean good!!\nAfter that we each had an ice cream soda.  A real ice cream soda.  Rose's was cherry with vanilla ice cream.  Mine was chocolate soda with Chocolate ice cream.  We were both stuffed to the gills when we left.\nTotal price: 30$ including ice cream, and drinks.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R0KPnPBC7bimj2uyLXYeDg", "review_id": "iBAZ6L8NJkud5gNY4jJ02A", "text": "The yesteryear theme, decor and atmosphere gets 5 stars indeed. Great jukeboxes at each booth (2 Plays for a quarter) vintage everything everywhere with sensory overload in a good way ... the food was Ok but not  as noteworthy as the ambiance ... wait staff was friendly and service was prompt even though it was very full at 1pm when I ate there .... will I return? the verdict is still out but probably yes to just try a milkshake which I hear from other reviews is worth the price ...", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k1sX9Wdec2f093BCnW2D1g", "review_id": "HoI68zcz-5U4cx267MsnYw", "text": "This place is a hidden gem!! Seriously, one of the best thing if not THE best thing about Phoenix. The old-fashioned soda fountain is complete with adjacent thrift store which has the best finds. The staff are super sweet and they can make a mean sundae, where the chocolate sauce is literally dripping down the side of the sundae glass. I love this place and if I ever have to go back to Phoenix, this would be the first place I would visit.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mtfkAgyunxat9fcCvDLVRw", "review_id": "PAWw7wBcR-DuNLqw_sM_tg", "text": "I've been looking forward to checking this place out for a while, and it did not disappoint.  We had to say good bye to family at the airport, and so wanted a decadent distraction to followup the sadness.  Fancy phosphates and floats served us nicely!\nYou know how classic diners and decor are trendy now, and places are trying to make their restaurants look like they came through a time machine?  Well, this place is the real deal--an authentic 1920's soda shop, now surrounded by a vintage shop (it used to be a drug store).  The place is just wonderful to walk into.  \nOur waitress was unbelievably friendly.  You could tell that the 50's look for her was not just an act--it was her life.  Not only was she friendly, but fast as well.  From the menu, I tried a kiwi phosphate, a tiger's blood (cherry/coconut) Italian soda, tuna sandwich on sourdough, Navy bean soup, and a float to top it off.  All was delicious.  The tuna was not flooded in mayo and was the fattest tuna sandwich I've ever had.  The cole slaw on the side was also a bit dry (little mayo), which to me, is a wonderful thing.  A little pineapple acted to enhance the flavor further.  I am persnickety about slaw, but this I liked.  The drinks were deliciously fizzy.  For desert, we ordered the pumpkin cheesecake bunt cake.  Moments later, the waitress came back to tell us that sadly, she did not have a piece big enough to sell to us, but that there was a small piece left that she could simply give to us for free.  We agreed and added a float for good measure.  The float was pistachio ice cream and amaretto soda.  Unbelievable!  Hands down the best float I've ever had.  And I love that the spoons come in a shot glass of even more soda.  That way, when you eat some of the ice cream, you can add more soda.  Brilliant!  Oh, and the free piece of bunt cake?  It turned out to be the size of a normal piece of cake, but for free.  And it too was delicious.\nThe stores that flank the restaurant served as a good distraction while walking off a few of the hundreds and hundreds of calories consumed.  \nThe only real problem was coming down from the sugar high about halfway between Phoenix and Tucson.  \nI will be back.  And next time, I'm going to be crazy and try the \"dill pickle\" phosphate.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "krhw550Y2ExNEGdKoJdnRQ", "review_id": "9POWd-8Ug5uPoKqgTLUhaQ", "text": "Great place! I'll definitely go back often if I have the chance. I ordered the dill pickle phosphate and absolutely loved it. It is sour, but that's what I expected. Fun to look around at all the antique and vintage goods. Decor kept us busy. Worth the trip :)", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZHOEvWkeUY1nr-FNFMIKzQ", "review_id": "UGFsdgdlHv8jrQXIpHcEKA", "text": "Went here for a quick bite with family before a play at Phoenix Theater.  I was hesitant based on the reviews here about cleanliness and mediocre food, but the place is a local legend and we had to give it a try.  On the way to our booth, we passed a large empty table that still had the messy remains of previous diners and wondered why the not-busy-at-all waitstaff hadn't cleaned it up yet. The food was on the high side of \"just OK.\"  The malt, ice-cream soda, and phosphates we ordered with dinner were fantastic.  But, before the final curtain of the show, the cramping began for what would be a 24-hour bout of food poisoning traced back - by process of elimination - to McAlpines chicken salad.  I suppose if you want a delicious soda fountain treat, this is your place.  If you want to eat diner food without getting sick, go somewhere else.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8deDe3YA1HiN9oTwPumavw", "review_id": "GRzfkvro9ElqTTzK1TWoqg", "text": "What a unique restaurant for Phoenix.  There cream sodas are fantastic and you can't beat their apple pie a la mode.  Plus they have free WiFi and plenty of antiques on display.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "Ai7BICy52E8mwT6jGgCnFA", "text": "The food is not the best, but the phosphate fizzies are out of this world. The old-fashioned soda fountain reminds of when my gramps used to bring me here after gymnastics. It was our special Saturday date. The music supports the vintage theme and the thrift store is always stocked with rare finds.\n\nEat lunch elsewhere but stop in for a fizzy, you can thank me later.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "krhw550Y2ExNEGdKoJdnRQ", "review_id": "fJcnjQoqAN-z2Xn46Nxxlw", "text": "My daughter lives within walking distance of MacAlpine's. Recently I visited for a week and walked to MacAlpine's 4 times during the visit just to get their Dill Pickle Phosphate! yumm :) \nI did have something new I've never tried before, an Egg Cream Soda - Wedding Cake flavor. Pretty yummy too, but I'll be sticking to the Dill Pickle Phosphate I'm addicted to!\nA FYI, MacAlpine's will be featured on Rachel Ray in April. The ower visited with me for a bit & let me in on the news.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i6b5_vf-hmSwdo-xY5kQVQ", "review_id": "u0XzQFwNCXL_lB2roSVQIg", "text": "Walking in at 11:00 on a Friday morning, we were the first ones in, and were greeted right away. Our small group likes the intimacy of booths, and MacAlpine's doesn't disappoint with their tall booths (with integrated coat racks... for Phoenix!).\n\nLots of nostalgia everywhere, including the adjacent shops with \"antique\" items from years past.  You can just tell that many of the decorations are original, and the soda fountain is definitely authentic, as well.\n\nWe ate light that day - chicken salad sandwich w/ potato salad for me, Malibu chicken and BLT w/ soup for my companions.  We were served quickly, the bread and produce was fresh, and the iced tea was brewed, not from the fountain (yay!). It's standard lunch fare here, nothing fancy, but the kitchen moves the orders out and the staff is always watchful for empty glasses.  The '50's period wear for the servers is fun, but it's their attitude that makes the difference.  Great place for kids!\n\nWhat's truly remarkable about this place is the assortment of distracting items from your childhood that forgot even existed, from the candy cigarettes for sale at the front, to the household items you see through glass in the adjacent antique shops. It's fun to have exposure to contraptions you don't see in the stores anymore, and that's why this place is a destination.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "djTvdBP5bi3ed1GKZOkWeA", "review_id": "D1vVuS1bJbpavqKLRn1dhw", "text": "A great blast from the past.  They have all of the old time favorites, and a soda fountain.  Great shakes and cherry cola made from scratch.  Great sandwiches.  Don't leave without trying the potato salad.  \n\nAnd after lunch, you can visit the vintage store with old clothes, furniture, and jewelry.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gO71ikoIl4SzgQZtrkNFxg", "review_id": "cBsl5PlwdBENypU1o_o8PA", "text": "MacAlpines, where do I start?  From what I can tell from my days of watching Happy Days, it's just like a 1950's diner.  Their sundaes are absolutely D-lish.  They also sell vintage kitsch like furniture, jewelry, hats.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EeSBXLMh3CvjSqBpJWT9gw", "review_id": "OCkk6vTQa0jTperuF02-mw", "text": "I wandered in here after a day at the library with my mom, sister, and my niece and nephew.\nAdorable-love the retro vibe. The junk on the walls is enough to keep me distracted until my food arrives and the waitresses looked awesome, in their retro outfits.\nPrices were decent and the food was pretty good.\nI definitely want to go back and try the ice cream.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wtn-JNypbM7IupJm9t40Hw", "review_id": "mk0aUvzR8hxVoSc5i1yHXQ", "text": "MacApline's is more than a blast to the past, it's like eating lunch in 1949 and then walking out to the door back into 2011. But don' worry, you can bring a part of the past out with you from their huge selection of vintage and retro finds. Don't go there expecting the quickness and flexibility of a \"chain restaurant,\" but do expect a good time, a welcoming atmosphere, and GREAT DESSERT!", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f01B5tRtqf3k6ak1pPSAWw", "review_id": "n9zIMYe7v6hTh05TqBSEEw", "text": "I take my little brother here every year for his birthday.  So cute and such a great atmosphere!  I don't drink soda, but here its a treat so I indulge. :) I have to say my favorite thing is the carrot/raisin salad.. YUM!", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3y2TmEvb0V1AMgG9JUziHQ", "review_id": "FtJOsnzRWn8V4WIptgBkng", "text": "Great ambiance and a million soda flavors to choose from. Their vintage furnishings & clothes are in great condition!", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LXWAXIeYFIdgd2JVPF-9qA", "review_id": "eHsBWyo6XtgWNPbdJOPwXw", "text": "Cool retro soda shop, waitress dressed in 50ish outfits, complete with the red lipstick...the place was originally a pharmacy and soda shop est. 1928. Has the original counters. Go for the root beer floats, and the orange dreamsicle soda. Great place to relax and  listen to the old music, while sipping a cold concoction.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kYgPm0uUJo7cO94b84qBog", "review_id": "eDnGTgGt_VnNI_pfnfccCA", "text": "I few years back I worked around the block from MacAlpines. My coworkers and I would go there for lunch and several rounds of freshmade cherry cokes. YUMMM!!!! I miss those days!!", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "49gP_g_eAFhVvjhWKYB_tg", "review_id": "AOWJ-gOMF0A7oBE6KAJsqw", "text": "Love the charm of the place. I only wish they had a burger that did not taste as if it were boiled. And yes, I tried this place a couple times wanting to like it.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4awtPy_a90mciUxOVQaENA", "review_id": "3sl65SwiibfhFMNhTXmKIw", "text": "A Blast from the past! We had an office just down the street and found this place to be great for eating in and taking out. A friendly staff is attentive and the food is pretty good. The stuff that litters the walls gives the restaurant character and a unique charm.\n\nOh yeah! And the soda fountain drinks are out of is world!", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7cR92zkDv4W3kqzii6axvg", "review_id": "Fh-UdP-HZNzEM9zDMj7q3g", "text": "Had the hot lunch special, a BBQ pork sandwich, and potato salad.\n\nThe sandwich was tasty, but average.\n\nThe potato salad was a bit bland.\n\nI love MacAlpine's atmosphere, however, so I will definitely return.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x46c5z1ldZHuYcLlrIf1nA", "review_id": "lS0sRdDgeY0v4TKjjXj-7Q", "text": "Stopped in here on a Sunday afternoon for a milkshake when my sister was visiting from out of town. We browsed the racks of vintage clothing and costume jewelry before sitting down at the bar. It was difficult to choose our milkshake flavor, given the dizzying array of syrups and ice cream combos, but after settling on chocolate and wild cherry, we were very pleased. Plus it was a cheerful looking thing, topped with whipped cream, colorful sprinkles, and a cherry.\nI was not as pleased with the service... it wasn't busy until after we sat down, but no one took our order or even gave us a menu or a \"hello\" until we'd been sitting for about 10 minutes. A party of 8 or so, including a bunch of indecisive kids, sat down AFTER us, and were served before my sister and I... and no acknowledgement of the wait. While we waited, I did enjoy looking at all the cool decor from the past, though I think the whole place could be a little bit cleaner.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qEAlHN-bjMFPRZ0745847w", "review_id": "xvO9gQWssLxa42T_D9ExpQ", "text": "I met a friend for lunch and she took us to MacAlpine's as she lives in the neighborhood just behind it. When you first walk in, it smells like your Grandma's closet as the diner sits between two sides of their vintage/antique wares. But for those of us that like vintage junk/treasures, it was a neat atmosphere. It's like finding a little gold mine somewhere you don't expect it. \n\n\"I LOVE HER HAIR\" was the first thing I said as we entered the diner. The waitresses looked super cute in their outfits and pinup style hair. I didn't get her name but one had beautiful black hair with the biggest victory rolls and it looks amazing. So at this point, I'm already pleased. The food probably could have been bad, and I would have still liked the place. \n\nWe were passed the drinks/sodas/shakes/malt menu and it was extensive. As a Scentsy rep, my friend was like....\"It's just like Scentsy, so many to choose from!\" I decided on a blackberry shake as I use to get them as a girl back home in Washington. It was YUMMY!  We both ordered the Pastrami Reuben for lunch on sourdough rather than rye and had the potato salad as a side. The potato salad was divine. Great flavor, consistency, and appeal. The sandwich was good too. Nothing super fabulous but a good standard Reuben.\n\nWe chatted, admired the stuff all over the walls, and strolled around the store afterwards looking at stuff. \n\nI throughly enjoyed my trip to MacAlpine's and will be going back with my daughter to try the dill pickle shake as she's obsessed with pickles!", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lCyx21nh2ZfkjRpx02678g", "review_id": "2SKtslhgnChgPKzzsjkvlw", "text": "Fantastic selection of sodas! I highly recommend the red velvet cupcake flavor as an ice cream float! The food is mediocre, but the family that owns the shop are very nice and offer great service.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NauDMao9ksrhpk8eEecxzA", "review_id": "2GlO1HxkaLvDw82aSekvfQ", "text": "Read about it in some Phoenix guidebook, it is one of a kind place that is for sure. Place is located between two antic furniture stores so when you walk in you have furniture all around and then you walk into an old cafe. Witnesses are dressed the part since the placed opened in 1928 and look super cute, everyone is very friendly. I ordered beautiful green pistachio shake that was out of this world. Cool place to visit.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FMz2gZtSt7G1p3mODlpjoA", "review_id": "JEAz66KoIc2v7QtSBo9xEQ", "text": "This offers such a nice selection of fountain drinks.  The counter servers really dress the part.  Neat place.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7GC9fVWKa4a1ZmBGLH6Uww", "review_id": "tvq7RNDb5kw0N1UcRhrgoQ", "text": "I've been driving past this intriguing little place for years now, and finally stopped in to satisfy my curiosity. I had been warned by a friend that it was not worth going for lunch, as the food wasn't very good, but I was craving a hamburger and in the area, so to MacAlpine's I went.\nOnce I figured out which door granted entrance to the diner (seriously, it took three tries),  I was greeted by some awfully pretty and very in-character waitresses. They were all dolled up, '50s style and had that sweetie-pie personality down pat. I admitted I wasn't too familiar with places that offer so many soda options and asked for a recommendation. The server gladly offered her favorites, and I went with her suggestion, a cherry cheesecake soda. It was fantastic.\nI looked over the menu and was immediately disappointed, why is a turkey burger featured above the all-American diner staple, the cheeseburger?! And no fries? I briefly considered the chili dog but that too was made with turkey ... what kind of throw back retro diner was this?? Damn. I got the cheeseburger and potato chips, which came out pretty quick and the burger was hot as all get out, fresh off the skillet ... definitely not a grill and that was just about the worst patty I've paid for in my life. Dry, flavorless, terrible. Well, I had been warned and can't exactly complain.\nSeeing as I'm not a soda drinker and wasn't a fan of the food, I won't be back. But the atmosphere and food quality would suit children well, and I saw several come and go, usually with their grandparents.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "krhw550Y2ExNEGdKoJdnRQ", "review_id": "3Pb9Jl9H5Z6zpAFukZMboA", "text": "In town visiting for another week, and back to MacAlpine's I go! There are several more restaurants or cafes in the area that are good places to go, but MacAlpine's is the one that will keep bringing me back over and over. It's certainly a real taste of nostalgia. In addition to the great food, the real draw is the atmosphere and ambience that you immediately get when you walk in the door. The old soda fountain (in working order), all of the retro furniture, antiques, vintage clothing, and friendly waitresses who dress the part. It's worth the trip if you want to step back in time, take it easy, and enjoy a bit of the past!", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3Lj4_96xu38YZHlS7k5xNQ", "review_id": "NIgdoiMt-_Dk3ckTRDQemw", "text": "Fun time, the food was much better than the last time I was there which was 15 years ago.  It is Diner type of food, authentic atmosphere, genuine in the sense that it is preserving some history.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Xz1w0h7wDI22IZKi-CnrHA", "review_id": "hoHOjR9FEVMqWdA65RJzow", "text": "Truly a historic place in the Coronado area. :)\n\nLove, love, love this place!! Have been going here since I was a kid and every time I fall back in love with their food and vintage setting. The food is hands down delicious. The burgers are good, they perfectly melt in your mouth. Their club sandwich is huge and always fresh. Any kind of their malts, ice cream, soda fountain drinks, italian sodas are all made to perfection and with the variety of flavors that they have it's crazy how right on they are with the flavor. With my food I always order the potato salad. I'm very picky with my potato salad, but I can say that I've stopped by JUST to have a bowl of potato salad (more than once probably). \n\nOther than the great food you can explore their cute little store on both sides of the building. You'll always find something that you can't just live without. I think it's the whole \"vintage\" thing, but who knows? \n\nThe girls are always dressed up in their cute attire and play the part very well, very impressive :) Thank you MacAlpine's for being located down the street from me, and playing a huge part of my childhood life. :)))", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UoLVJ1R55IyN2S7TKbszhw", "review_id": "O0eC2BjXWOJfQM9a_l-sug", "text": "If you want an authentic old fashioned ice cream soda fountain, you found it.  Any ice cream item is worth trying, the food is pretty good but can't compare to the outstanding sundaes and sodas.\n\nIt's also a nice touch to see the servers dress up in authentic 30s and 40s attire.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WIKoNf2V1YKHKtlgX78iKA", "review_id": "Wp3Xt7ujO_bBVHiPTGoAhg", "text": "Historic, yes. Worth the visit, no.\n\nProblem 1: Hosting a political event without warning during the Saturday lunch hour.  No signs on the outside, no warning until we're in and heading for the table, and we realize, \"There's a guy, stumping for Mayor of Phoenix, and he's going to just talk the entire lunch hour.\"  So this means we can either enjoy conversation with our friends or we can sit and eat quietly while an unelected politician tells us why we shouldn't trust elected politicians.\n\nProblem 2: Very dry chicken.  Seriously, I think they stuck a frozen Wal-Mart chicken breast in the microwave and nuked it for 8 minutes or something.  How hard is it to make a chicken sandwich taste good?  So now I get to try to choke down dry chicken and terrible political speeches at the same time.\n\nProblem 3:  The candidate finally quits talking.  Then he takes a photo standing between the waitresses and says, \"It's like beauty on the outside, and beast on the inside.\"  No one laughs.  But then the owner comes up to our table as we're finally getting the chance to talk to each other, and she spends another 15 minutes telling us why we should vote for a certain party and why she wants to move into Phoenix from her home in Fountain Hills.  My favorite line: \"We need to make it harder for folks to drive so that they start using public transportation.\"  But of course, she's not using the light rail on her way in from Fountain Hills.  She just wants the people off her streets when she's trying to drive in and out of the city.\n\nThe only good thing about the whole trip--apart from our friends, who are awesome--was that the waitresses were professional and competent.  They earned a good tip and they treated us well.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bmbJdUhuu2UFbM70u37njg", "review_id": "SN3o3lQ8S2uw9pDB7U9pqw", "text": "This diner, established in 1928, claims to be one of the oldest in Phoenix so it was our first stop upon arrival.  For two Londoners in America this diner was EXACTLY what we wanted from our American road trip.\n\nThe waitresses looked great with their vintage uniforms and cool hairstyles, and they were so friendly and helpful.  There was a lovely relaxed vibe, an old-style jukebox, a soda fountain from which you could have any number of tasty concoctions, and great menu selection.  There's even a little vintage shop tacked onto the side which you have to pass through to use the rest rooms...I loved it!\n\nThis place is perfect for tourists although we did meet a couple of friendly locals keen to hear about our road trip so far, and at least you know you're getting the real-deal in an original diner rather than a tacky imitation or chain restaurant.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UCQNrwN4_hHHTWYa8cqe_Q", "review_id": "GOno1-qN_OU8oQd71DhwBg", "text": "It was daddy and daughter day. So I decided to bring her here since she loves cheeseburgers! We both had a cheeseburger w/potato salad. NOTE: They do not serve fries!!!! Service is a little slow, but we received our order very fast. We both enjoyed our burgers very much! Very juicy, and cooked perfect! I really liked the potato salad, the daughter is very hard to please! She liked the potato's but she had to pick through the rest of the ingredients! She was ecstatic about being able to create her own shake! She ordered a banana and cheesecake shake, she usually only eat part of it and give the rest away! I was lucky enough to at least try it before she consumed the whole thing!!! Very tasty! I had their fresh lemonade, this was probably the best lemonade I have ever had!!! We really enjoyed this place and definitely will bring mama here.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "BjwXX-sChcjx2E55B_7rXg", "review_id": "fqHoxh6F5goGoU9yf81olg", "text": "Here's a sample experience at MacAlpines:\n\nWow! A real, old fashioned soda parlor! Whoa, look at all this vintage stuff! Hey, check out the menu! Oh hell yeah I love this kind of candy, I haven't seen this in forever! Oh maaan 99 flavors of soda what the whaaat! \n\nMmm.. pina colada soda, wait, the butter pecan is even better! No, taste the margarita! Wait, they're refillable! AHHH!!!! VANILLA COKE! BUBBLEGUM! MORE BUTTER PECAN! HEY THERE'S CHOCOLATE! GIVE ME AN IRISH CREAM FLAVOR! PUT CARAMEL IN IT! ANOTHER CARAMEL, THIS TIME WITH CHOCOLATE! WE HAVEN'T EVEN TRIED THE ICE CREAM, WE NEED THIS ONE WITH ICE CREAM IN IT. MORE ICE CREAM YUM THRIFTY ICE CREAM!!!!!!!\n\nHoly shiznit, that soda.... 'twas nothing but awesome... I don't feel so good.\n\n*passes out in the car*\n\nArrives home.\n\n*passes out for fifteen hours*\n\nAwakens with a hangover more vicious than the Thursday following Wine Wednesdays at ASU. Remembers MacAlpines fondly while taking 3 Ibuprofen. Goes back to sleep.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JZ5JLPR5S9N1N5kMzIGeKg", "review_id": "SBHRD3TgFHiuR1UvXCKgPg", "text": "Some places are old because they are cool. MacAlpine's is cool because it is old.\n\nIt smells like your Grandmother's house (some people find this endearing. Really? Musty is chic now?). Food is extra medium. We went with a group of a dozen (none of whom had been there) and no one raved about their entree.\n\nI'm docking a star for having a broken air conditioner (during the hottest week in Phoenix August history) --- our shakes & ice creams went melty fast. Also... they close at 7. Just because it smells like my Grandmother's house doesn't mean it should go to bed when she does.\n\nStars for great service, lots of things to look at and a bajillion choices of Italian sodas. Plus it's old. 1928 in Phoenix is like 1700 in Boston.\n\nWorth a visit to say you have been there... and if you want a soda fountain, a Coronado alternative to the Sugar Bowl.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "YLE6GoJ61fb0QBF7JTkaJg", "review_id": "mIS4l-_GgnfZz0FV6_FJOg", "text": "MacAlpine's Soda Fountain is all right be me....\n\nIt's a cool place to meet up with some friends for an ice cream treat, soda or float.  The food is OK, not great but not bad either.  The service can be a hit and miss depending on who you get as a server and when you go.  The ice cream and soda treats are fantastic!  The ambiance ~ the soda bar is cool and there are two side rooms full of antiques that are for sale everywhere.  \n\nI've had their Reuben which was A-OK and on my last trip I sampled their burger and chips with chocolate shank which was shank-a-licious!!   My burger was cooked well, but nothing fancy.  I also had a small salad which was nice but not memorable.  My shake was really good and left an indelible impression on my taste buds. \n\nSide note: \"Give the dude out front holding the sign \"We are open for Lunch\" a break and let him come inside where it's a little cooler.  Use a curbside sign instead.\n\nIf you're a germ-o-phobe, like me that doesn't like dirty old things hanging everywhere especially where you are eating, you need to get past that and give MacAlpine's Soda Fountain a try.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hu_RKBI3tN0UeWFb67oX9A", "review_id": "6FsnwHJLpLC0_t14tgcmmQ", "text": "I had an excellent ice cream soda and a great sandwich for lunch. The decor/seating was excellent. I felt like i went back in time just walking in. The food and staff were tops! Highly recommended!", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "6YUWA-5-7YM-i_NHWVF1PQ", "review_id": "hfjjOQ_KrcclRt2LumwHLQ", "text": "I think the 83 reviewers ahead of me did a more than adequate job of profiling the food experience you get at this old-fashioned soda fountain.  \n\nWhat many patrons do not know is that the owners purchased this business shortly before 9/11 and were advised by friends to unload it because it did not have potential for an ROI.\n\nThey ignored the advice, poured their heart and soul into it, and are a huge reason why there are 83 reviews sitting here for your perusal.  Their fortitude is a gift for which Phoenix should be grateful.\n\nThese guys absolutely knocked themselves out for our event!  And it didn't matter that it was August and the A/C was not made to accommodate the crowd we brought in.  People stayed, ate, shopped the vintage store, and had a great time.\n\nI still have the candy cigarettes Monica gave me as a party favor, and I smile every time they catch my eye on the kitchen counter.  She epitomizes the mantra, \"Do what you love, love what you do,\"  You can't help but enjoy a visit into the local time machine AKA MacAlpine's Soda Fountain.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kJfFhQASj0_KRkWXE1WQXQ", "review_id": "4amOYnPs5Kj2lTRHkA53KQ", "text": "MacAlpines is very interesting, a restaurant, thrift store and an antique shop rolled into one.  The service is very friendly, all the waitresses are in 1950's outfits like you would expect.  The food on the other hand is horrible!!  I got a ruben sandwich, it was pretty dull and flavorless.  I also got a side hawaiian salad, which was also flavorless.  My girlfriend got a veggy burger, which seriously tasted like saw dust.  It was so gross, I felt bad for her because I had suggested this place to eat at.  We should have order a malt or some kind of soda drink, because I think thats what this place is known for.  But we were just getting a quick bite to eat before we headed to the film bar.  At the end of the meal they gave us the wrong check, which we corrected.  Well, overall the service was pretty good, but the food was so terrible that I gave this review 2/5 stars.  I'll probably try this place again just to have a coke float or a malt, but I'm staying away from the food.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "p4nM3nMNFDqrFTh4fRsFzA", "review_id": "04EYqqejnBX4UonBUSH5zA", "text": "Being an Old School Detective, I have no choice but to go to MacAlpines to eat.\n\nIt is like stepping into the TARDIS and going back in time!\n\nGreat Coffee, Food, Soda Jerk (who is not really one) and outstanding waitresses!", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uWdf1u0DYu2mqu7gYpputQ", "review_id": "F8QyHpcpo_iSjaC9TvKymA", "text": "What a neat place reminds me of the old fashioned soda fountain that I vaguely remember as a kid growing up in NJ. The food and ice cream is great!", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RxfFQxUtSIGYwTKU_rvAeg", "review_id": "QO09bG_rIuLcauHuE3woYw", "text": "This place is great! I took the kids here after a day at the Phoenix Children's Museum and got some ice cream. My son had a Coke float, daughter had a scopp of ice cream and I had a hot fudge sundae. Holly hell, that hot fudge sundae was as big as my head! And I loved EVERY bit of it. You walk through an antique room to get to the restaurant and then there is a vintage/antique store  connected on the other side, too. After the ice cream, we wandered around and looked at all of the cool stuff for it. Unfortunately, my four year old is like an elephant in a china store, so I couldn't exactly relax. \n\nThe next day, I came back and picked up some reasonably priced vintage/thrift store dresses around $20 a piece. The black dress was perfect for a 20's party I attended and the second dress was a long sleeved, low cut, long red dress with yellow flowers that I am wearing today for a Halloween party. \n\nIce cream and antiques are the way to spend the day!", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z1DvpvSuT2H07tqbfxWPpA", "review_id": "8PEkkDBiNTSfS9zrXb_14Q", "text": "I visited MacAlpine's today with my boyfriend and it was a really great experience.\nI got the hot pastrami sandwich with potato salad and a cherry lime egg creme. SO! GOOD! He got the chef's special: a bratwurst with sauerkraut and provalone on a toasted bun, and a tiger's blood phosphate--I took a sip of the phosphate and it was so intense and delicious. \nWe were both really full when we were done and the total for each of us came out to about ten dollars. \nThe servers were great, but disorganized. \nWe looked around the antique shop afterward and I bought a skirt for six dollars on sale. There is so much great stuff there--I wanted to take home every couch! And there are awesome time pieces in the two areas full of clothes. \nI'm going to tell everyone I know about this place!", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Di_8AmiLBwNRrE68bsaLMw", "review_id": "KFfoGUwrgMWfTuFCyLsFKQ", "text": "this place was so cute and I was really excited to try it...the old fashioned sodas were great...the food was good, too...but the service was HORRIBLE. ..big fat bummer", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "JkMOQaMjlBHMqp6gj-hL3w", "review_id": "ROA61S8tJsNfOh8y8R2cYQ", "text": "I took my daughter here for a late lunch. Service was great through the whole dining experience and the place is decorated in 1950's style.\n\nI had the hot dog with cheese and chips for $5.50, my daughter had the cheeseburger and chips for $6.95. Both were average, nothing that would make me want to go back for these particular items. The soda options were spectacular, I had black cherry & cream soda, both were heaven. I get the vibe that this place is best for ice cream type treats and specialty sodas, there were more than 100 different flavors to choose from. \n\nSince this place is right down the street I may return, also there are antiques inside to take a look at before or after you eat.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f01B5tRtqf3k6ak1pPSAWw", "review_id": "KV2DTEZ4IFbgECgtw29d9w", "text": "Love it here! Family favorite, we always meet here and bring people when they are visiting from out of town.  Mercedes was so sweet and such a great waitress to have. The other girls were cute too!", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eOVVMnFC5jeAInwiG3uNEw", "review_id": "ahmnz332MOvDNHw8xjjmMA", "text": "Very cozy little place. Good service and fairly good food for a good price. And you get to shop Vintage clothing afterwards! My Mom adores this place, I take her here on Sundays for lunch sometimes, it always makes her day. :) Which makes mine!", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qryQ8WAyqFq4oQ8KbtpuSQ", "review_id": "kitCs6vZHhPOFwHwke2b6w", "text": "This place is fun to walk into, as it really looks like you're walking into a Depression era drugstore, not the 50's. It's crammed with old pharmacy stuff and signs, just lots to look at.\nI really wanted to love this place but I can't because the service just isn't what it should be. We were helped by two of the staff during our visit, one very friendly waitress who breezed by and said hello  and a waiter who couldn't have appeared more miserable.  \nI was surprised at how small and, hate to say it, dull, the menu is. Burgers, hot dogs and cold sandwiches. The burgers are from frozen patties and I actually had to pull a big chunk of cartilage out of my mouth. Yuck.\nThey use Thrifty brand ice cream and have an extensive menu of ice cream sodas made with unusual flavors. We ordered our sundaes and for some reason, they were made one at a time, so that my companion was halfway through with his before mine was delivered, and it was completely wrong. Wrong ice cream, wrong topping. But it took so long to get that I just ate it. I'm not going to complain too bitterly over ice cream. And I hope this place works out its kinks and does well.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1m8rFe-BCr6qHSMoV5KkUw", "review_id": "YH3J2COG_TonRxxRKfDN2w", "text": "OK: call me 'weird' here: but; I liked the funky (very) Old School ambiance of MacAlpines when my fiance and I went there this past Sunday for the Studebaker and friends car show.\n\nAdmittedly; I was there once before ca. 1999 and was NOT impressed but things have def improved IMHO.\n\nI had a Club sandwich and it was one of the best ones I've ever had, at least in recent years. Would eat one again. The chocolate milk shake was OK but could have used a tad more syrup but, I'd have one again.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HFzJb1EnBsB6fD5s-9fXUA", "review_id": "FvnYwkf1-AYPdVq83D-k_A", "text": "I was eager to give this place a try and headed on out on my day off.\n\nI was sure that there was going to be more on my plate when I ordered the Ruben Pastrami sandwich.  It was rather small....boo....I don't like potato salad or coleslaw, macaroni salad or stuff like that but I also don't like potato chips!  I was disappointed there was no fries. I ordered the Cole Slaw since I don't hate it *as much* as potato salad.  Well, hmm...it was OK.\n\nI had the cherry lime egg creme. It was OK too...I'm used to it with ice in it though.\n\nThe Chocolate malt was...lacking malt.\n\nThe good side of all this was the antiques!  Wow, what a great cute place for antiques! A little over priced but fund just the same.\n\nI'll go back but only to look at the antiques and maybe try some different sodas.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2FtCOwNwd6UsBgScSc1_Ug", "review_id": "KLZdvIxqEFzgoiNzGdoArQ", "text": "Cute little vintage boutique and retro soda fountain/dining.    The place is kind of curiously arranged, with a vintage store consuming several store fronts and the dining in the middle... so that I had to walk thru the dining area to reach different sections of the shopping.  But that helps to keep this place really laid back and casual.\n\nAt the soda bar, I saw several families just hanging out at the counter and sharing a sundae.  It looks to be the perfect local hangout spot. The vintage store is pretty popular as well--with usual mix of curiosity seekers and treasures hunters.   I personally didn't find anything that I would want to take home, but it was nice browsing nonetheless.  I definitely plan to visit again and bring the kids!", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kJfFhQASj0_KRkWXE1WQXQ", "review_id": "R6E2XuvbXVEB-zEuXy7zwQ", "text": "Went back to MacAlpines last week to give it another try.  The service was pretty good, the waitresses are very attentive to their guest.  I got a chili burger and my girl got a grilled cheese, which were both ok.  I still wasn't crazy about the food, but both of us couldn't stop talking about how amazing the shakes were.  I am lactose intolerant and shouldn't have dairy at all, but I decided to give one of their shakes a try.  I do have to say, it was definitely worth the stomach ache that I got afterwards.  If I were rating just the shakes in this review it would be 5/5.  Will be back to MacAlphines to have have one of their creative shakes.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8Oug5kS4s3ExAe-GCjQqXQ", "review_id": "Qdi15DU0sm5wqu-s9edz7A", "text": "Great atmosphere and delicious food! The chocolate shakes are great and the sandwiches are refreshing. Definitely a lunch spot to remember :)", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Sj8tXtdmAXt5SCkjzlGDsw", "review_id": "fu6qS5_AsYFEwY_GcQOcoQ", "text": "My family and I decided to try MacAlpine's out the night of my birthday. I had a groupon and had heard some really great things from several different friends. I wasn't disappointed with the atmosphere of the place. Quaint, clean and tastefully covered in antiques and collectibles, it takes you back to a slower, simpler time. I loved the fact that you could purchase most of the charming pieces and for what seemed like a really decent price!\n\nNow about the food. It was alright, but everything tasted fairly bland. (Maybe just an off night. I don't know.) I tried the potato salad that people on yelp rave about and didn't think it was anything to die for. Your only choices are a few sandwiches, hot dogs and a burger which I felt we might have appreciated more for a light lunch than for dinner.\n\nThe dessert was yummy and HUGE and since it was a birthday occasion, it was free! We ordered a two scoop sundae that was more than enough for two people. Their soda menu is really impressive and not for the faint of heart. They have lots of yummy combos if you like sodas and ice cream together. I've never been a fan of mixing these things (they are perfectly wonderful all by themselves!) but seriously, if you enjoy floats, this is the place for you!\n\nCustomer service, ambiance and dessert were all pretty good, earning this sweet historic gem 3 stars.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Iycf9KNRhxvR187Qu2zZHg", "review_id": "Wh2GiBpLrE7QaF4HSpNuLQ", "text": "After hearing about this place for a few years I was really excited to finally try it out.  Unfortunately I was very disappointed with the quality of the food.  \n\nI had the bacon cheeseburger I know I know you are thinking how can you mess up a cheeseburger especially one with bacon on it.  I was thinking the same thing, but the patty was frozen and lacking any flavor of juiciness.  A burger is supposed to be juicy and full of flavor due to the fat melting into the meat.  This was a greyish color flavorless disc of supposed beef.  \n\nThe only reason I gave two stars is the ice cream soda I had was good.  I had the pineapple upside down cake and I would actually go back just for that.  It's just hard to go back to a restaurant when all you want is a drink.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "N6CCk4JaGoXTHteqYCKcVg", "review_id": "Te8I0IXtz1L_T78Qi8Vd-A", "text": "The young man behind the ice cream counter knows what he's doing. Red Velvet Shake! They literally have dozens of flavors and ways to serve creamy treats, Ice cream, Sodas, Egg Creams, Malts, Shakes, Sundaes, you name it, each with endless flavors and possibility. And best of all....they have thrifty's ice cream. I come from California, where this was my favorite Ice Cream...couldn't find it any where here....well MacAlpine's has it. Please go!", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pT5kaEJow8YG4G0avzLq5Q", "review_id": "Lz2431qwqC5VnkwsrkvKVg", "text": "This is a super cute restaurant with a simple yet delicious menu. They stick to basics which I love. They also have a vintage items that you can admire and purchase. Its a great place if you want a quick, simple, cheap yet delicious meal. Their shakes are amazing as well as their potato salad. YUM! If you are in the area, check it our for sure!", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wuzz4hn0nX1bSjSTAgjRnA", "review_id": "jNyGqcGKVDsNw34u-5zBGg", "text": "The only reason I would give this place a 1 star rating is due to their amazing soda and float selection. The food was absolutely disgusting. I never complain about food and I've definitely never sent food back, until tonight. I ordered a bacon cheeseburger and was shocked to see that fries aren't even offered as a side. I took one bite of the burger and found bone fragments in the frozen beef. My sister also sent back her bean/veggie burger. It looked equally disgusting. It will take a lot of convincing to get me to go back.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oai7WVGgwIDIov75Qqs_Jw", "review_id": "k3v0HmOaSpZZ1F-NZxNofA", "text": "Took my Godchild and had a blast. The servers were cheerful, delightful and gave great suggestions and surprised us with various concoctions of fountain drinks that were delicious. We had the Macburger and hot pastrami sandwiched. We had such a good time after our school tour we returned for ice cream soda's. Breakfast at Tiffany's and Casablanca were scrumptious . Go eat and shop for vintage clothes and jewelry.  Had no idea this quaint gem was so close to my office.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "OxXt8az49ZWr-5eX0OanzQ", "review_id": "sYk4lJTROmcp4c5yHc_n6Q", "text": "I loved the ambiance of this place.  I thought it was just a soda fountain shop but also a vintage shop.  They kept everything classic looking as if you were in a true old American soda fountain shop.  My sundae was delicious!", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 7, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oai7WVGgwIDIov75Qqs_Jw", "review_id": "96tP6wwQK46ym4o-X3RkDw", "text": "This was my third time and probably last . The service was terrible. No particular server assigned so therefore no one to check on us. Our dirty dishes from lunch were still on the table when ice cream soda dessert arrived. \n\nI guess management did not anticipate being busy the Sunday during memorial weekend.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8dDfxOtj2gC6reYaLbSAxw", "review_id": "WTAXq5UncQmAZgFwfAVmDw", "text": "Checked this out for the first time with my boyfriend on Father's day. Waitresses were super cute and friendly. Ordered an Ice Cream Soda with Butterscotch soda and pecan praline icecream. It was sooo good! Had the reuben sandwich was also really good. Not a fan of their potato salad or cole slaw, kind of bland. This place is a real treat and loved the decor.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pLCTr-amfxzp3JXli3y9Kg", "review_id": "ks-0cWpahPpYbPT9gUyUWQ", "text": "So this place is not a great place to take your kids for some ice cream .  I give the Ice cream four stars because its wonderful. The service gets three stars... not so great.  The food gets two stars...stay away from the turkey burger the meats gray and has no taste.  The daily special is your best bet if you are really hungry and cant wait to go someplace better.  The decor is nice and authentic for its time but I don't understand why it has an antique shop attached to it.  There isn't even a door separating the restaurant from a huge amount of vintage clothing.  Vintage cloths and kids with sticky fingers don't mix.  Of course my son wanted to look at all the vintage stuff and when he tried on an old hat (with my permission) an older woman(maybe the owner) yelled at him and told him \" the vintage cloths are not for dress up\".  I was going to buy the hat for him because I could tell that  he really liked it but if he cant even try it on I don't see the point.  We left the so called Ice Cream shop/Goodwill disappointed and a little angry that we had spent so much over $100 on food and ice cream for the family.  Even though this is an ice cream shop I wouldn't take your kids.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jjmVBDP7zHwysuYNVwavpw", "review_id": "8fmOMjt_PKKw_RGxfgkcjQ", "text": "You can't beat the atmosphere at this place. I bought a google offer for here a while ago and stopped in on a Sunday afternoon. There were some people inside but it wasn't too crowded. I started in the antique shop wandering around and then made it into the restaurant. I had an ice-cream soda and it was divine. Next time I'd probably split one as the drinks are large. I didn't eat anything but the food looked yummy. I also wandered to the vintage shop next door. It was fun looking around and reminscing.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xEO0OVhcNyYyZqSSaW733Q", "review_id": "xKUKCnQMo7Gup9vuIbTiDw", "text": "Great experience! I got \"The Brady Bunch\" it was really sweet but it tasted very good. I also had the homemade Black Bean Veggie Burger. It was very good too.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3oRLKTtDZN2gna6Y9B7eTg", "review_id": "Ma7LRSH39r6GfORJSEi3Gw", "text": "MacAlpine's is a staple of old Phoenix. Dating back to the30's, this soda shop serviced customers of the valley since 7st was a dirt road off the beaten path. They do a great job retaining the atmosphere of an age gone by, sandwiched on both sides by antique and vintage stores. There's plenty to look at. Unfortunately I can't say the burgers (turkey or cow) were very good. Not bad, just bland and uninspired. The sodas are fun. On my first visit I tried 2 of the 99 options, including Marilyn Monroe (peach) and Tiger Blood (cherry coconut). Both were good, but next time I'm going to ask for way less syrup. All in all I'd say I would come back again and again, but probably just for dessert.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HV9LHnhcpKerGqmLk0MpAw", "review_id": "uQGspIVpVjU-0s-9ls3knA", "text": "I just went to MacAlpine's for the first time and am already looking for a reason to return. I love that it's attached to a vintage store (can't wait to check that out further). I love that the employees dress and do their hair to match the old school decor. The soda list is impressive, although I opted for a traditional root beer float (oldie but a goodie), and was very happy with their classic take on it. My friend ordered a chocolate soda and black cherry ice cream float, which she loved. \n\nThe food menu is simple, but I'm okay with that because obviously the shining star of MacAlpine's is their dessert lists. \n\nBe mindful of what time you go, they close up shop pretty early during the week.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AhOgU_SRlmaQmNXRfoKnvw", "review_id": "0-yf_aaG3TwoZy59_zbnjA", "text": "A friend recommended this place so I brought my 4 year old son with me.  Very good.  We each had a chocolate milkshake.  Not earth-shattering spectacular, but still very good.  The place is unique so that helps.  They use Thrifty brand ice cream, which I love.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K6JcyAcWcQFYEf-536o3kw", "review_id": "GkxJ_WvTWsbDwJ0T84MBVw", "text": "This is an odd little spot but interesting. Also their food is good.\nVery tasty sandwhiches but don't expect any fries. Theres no deep fryer, so they have chips and better than that they have potato salad. \nGreat place to eat at.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SlCfUUr1Pa7CzzSxbMH1pw", "review_id": "2anLK6YVHZvRmZcq3R1Vnw", "text": "After hearing numerous things about MacAlpine's from friends and other Yelpers, my boyfriend and I decided to pop in.\n\nWe both ordered the Toasted Cheese Sandwich (grilled cheese w/ 3 types of cheese) and I was really disappointed with it. Mostly because I was expecting fries as a side and they don't serve them but also because the cheese was not the least bit melted. When I bit into my sandwich I expected strands of hot, gooey cheese to stretch in front of my face but instead I opened up my sandwich to find 3 slices of cheese barely stuck together and still in perfect squares. Buuuut I'm not really one to complain. I ate what I could and asked myself what I really expected. After all, it's only a grilled cheese. And that's not what MacAlpine's is known for...\n\nThey're known for their sodas. Which are everything they're made out to be. After much deliberation,  I ordered the Nutty Professor Ice Cream soda (Pistachio ice cream w/ Amaretto soda) and it was delicious! I'll definitely be back to try the Red Velvet Soda. And maybe the Parisian ice cream soda. Or maybe just the entire dessert menu.\n\nPerhaps my favorite part of our visit was the thrift/antique store. They have an amazing selection of treasures. I spent $50 on old photos for my assemblage art and wished I had won the lottery so I could afford all the vintage cameras, shoes, toys, and lamps. Definitely a little pricey in some areas but justly so. The owner doesn't mess around when selecting pieces for the shop.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PIfMBMJZ1087_zx9q7yZTg", "review_id": "9Es5aivrKkRBjD6LQCdOJg", "text": "The best ice cream establishment any of our family has ever been to.  All of the floats are incredibly good.  You never run out of soda.  Nothing compares.  Plus they have very cool antiques to check out while your waiting.  I will be back soon.  Very cool to find a place like this one in AZ!", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A2FF3rbujS4O760_400DVQ", "review_id": "73l9i3CxGHkMye-dP75w8Q", "text": "Mouth is watering just thinking about this place!!\n\nThe boyfriend and I FINALLY decided to try it out after passing it for almost a year. I loved how they kept it true and retro. Very cute inside. The service was very poor. Our waitress was sitting up at the soda bar eating when we walked in, then sat us down, handed us menus, didn't greet us and told us to just ask if we have questions to ask the table behind us since they apparently had a lot that she had answered before we arrived. Most awkward intro ever. We did have a lot, since it was our first time there and we didn't know how the menu worked. We ended up ordering a butterscotch-cookie dough ice cream soda and a fudge sundae with pistachio and vanilla ice cream, topped with whipped cream and nuts. OMG it was soooo yummy!! Biggest sundae I had ever been served! And you can bet I ate that entire thing!  When we got our bill we couldn't believe how cheap it was for all that amazingness! We can forgive the customer service because that's not the main reason we went there in the first place.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EVeSej-_h18Riepz6ORHFA", "review_id": "rsZnKSLPg4TPQ3kJ4hSy6g", "text": "A/C wasn't working too great last time I went so it was a bit hot considering it was the triple digits mid-summer Phoenix. I only had their Nutty Professor pistachio soda ice cream to cool off as it was too hot for me to feel like eating but its a great place to explore with the vintage shop in the next room and over all great service.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5pAZQGrVaA7_GM7RnwhP9g", "review_id": "lQg3LF1prOlcBdw2LtRgVg", "text": "Floats = Amazing here! The ice cream is fabulous. The service was pretty decent. \n\nBut, I can't recommend the food and feel great about it. Only two things we ordered were good: the tuna salad and the potato salad. The kids burger was very unappetizing and the chili left something to be desired - although gets points for at least not being out of a can. \n\nI know it's going for an authentic old-time appeal - but it's dark, dirty and kinda icky feeling. I think that the place has tons of potential to be an it spot if the menu was smaller, with better food and the inside was thoroughly  cleaned and updated a bit, with better lighting, a better paint job, etc.\n\nDefinitely we'll be back for the great soda + ice cream.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_4lqpCYCqOQzbB6xQGGhrQ", "review_id": "oNPg749AcLOQaXulnQi1FQ", "text": "This place definitely puts you back in the 40s & 50s.  It's your small soda ice cream shop that also services some pretty decent sandwiches.\n\nIve been here a few times for birthday friend events and they definitely know how to take care of you.  The staff is helpful and will go out of their way to make sure you are happy.\n\nThey specialize in their many flavors of soda.. and by many, I mean probably 150 plus.  if you dont know what you like, they will recommend a nice variety of popular drinks.  Their desserts are also popular and can easily be shared.  So be careful!\n\nthe only thing I wasn't a fan of is that they do not have a frier, so there are no fried foods like fries.  The dining part feels like it's run with a swamp cooler, so be prepared to sweat just a little if there are a bunch of people there.  They do have about 20 fans blowing all over to keep you cool.\n\nOn both sides of the restaraunt they have some pretty cool antique shops with prices that are pretty decent.  I highly recommend checking it out.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "wHg1YkCzdZq9WBJOTRgxHQ", "review_id": "kvdMhhdIYZ-qMTprUIk4yw", "text": "I can't speak for the food, but this is a wonderful place for an old-fashioned frozen treat...that means no bacon involved.  Well truthfully, they have so many ice cream soda flavors, there might be a bacon one.  But you won't find it in the Thrifty ice cream!  You'll take a step back in time once you walk through the doors.\n\nFloats, shakes, sundaes, malts, sodas, egg creams, and phosphates.  They're all here.  I don't even know what an egg cream is, but I would guess I would like it.  The cherry phosphate was also a first for me.  I'm still not sure what to think of it.  Kind of medicinal at first, but the more you drink, the more you like it.  The vanilla malt was vanilla-ey and malty.  What else can you say?", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NlxI17VkYlTRxMJX3XduvQ", "review_id": "w8tbsaAqskFA2Jutv8xTow", "text": "Love this spot, the BLT and potato salad are to die for! Shakes, malts italian sodas are amazing too. Seems like there is a lot of staff turnover (or maybe they just have a lot of staff), they are usually good but some of them are lacking in customer service skills. The owners are great though, always on site and friendly :)", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XEod01j7vuZv9bNKhKu7OQ", "review_id": "MbeSLvDtz_ADlgJgRvWbUA", "text": "Don't go for the food.  But my husband disagrees.  GO FOR THE AMAZING ICE CREAMS AND SODAS. He does agree with that!\n it even smells antiquey in there.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QS9WaWlRiHwrtFJjlvuTdQ", "review_id": "gBfujGobu4ldyQ3BkNTiTA", "text": "I had a cheese burger here last night. The patty tasted as if it had been heated more than once and possibly had a visit with the microwave, no flavor and chewy.  The service was great and the food came out fast (yay, for microwaves!) but I will never return.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TD5LHxKwYJWkSVjxx8y2pg", "review_id": "uUPPnsHYDKsNjXpAUanWVQ", "text": "This was a fantastic time the frist time. The main course was just okay, but the ice cream and soda was fantastic and made up for the meal. The second time was a bummer. It was crowed and with little working staff things did not get done. If you go just make sure it is not crowded and order as many soda's as you can.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ndWPuz43ZqUST7IeTjUZyg", "review_id": "EE8mdUjWE3nMN_8UlRRpyw", "text": "So, I'm speaking of the vintage store attached to the soda fountain area.  I've been shopping for a vintage wedding dress. I was referred here from another vintage store (Mistys). I didnt even know they had a vintage clothing store in back!  I went in thinking I would just turn around and leave. However, I was lead to a back room where they had a few wedding dresses on a rack. I started looking through them and came across the most beautiful ivory, lace bodice with a tule ballroom gown dotted with lace daisies and a detachable LONG daisy adorned tule train.  With a few updates and some modification this dress is the most beautiful dress I have ever seen. I said YES tho the dress at MacAlpines!!!!!  Who would of ever thought I would find my dress here? The girls at the soda fountain were so helpful and super fun! They then proceeded to make me a wedding cake soda! SO GOOD!!! It was the best and most fun unexpected wedding dress buying experience I could've ever hoped for. This is a memory that will last forever....thank you girls!!! You are the best!!! I will send you a wedding picture for sure!", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "HjhR3u17OjxD4s8t3toTfg", "review_id": "n3HNIWlUeBehNPyD5sEB3Q", "text": "For a spark of nostalgia and a sweet treat, this is a wonderful destination.  From the pink sodashop dresses and bright red lipstick of the wait staff, to the old jukebox, half a century old coke advertisements, blenders from the 60s that are still making your malts and shakes today, to the vintage booths and trinkets that line the walls of this shop it is a virtual museum of soda shop days.\n\nThere are 99 flavors for your cream sodas, italian sodas, shakes, phosphates (phosphoric acid is included to give a flat sour taste) as well as egg creams (milk, choc syrup, and soda water).  The flavors range from bubble gum and marshmallow to pickle and hurricane.  Mac's also has its own signature concoctions.\n\nSundaes and banana splits are also on the menu, and for an average of $5 it is definitely worth it.  I just would not recommend coming here to eat.\n\nThe food is unremarkable and lacks the kind of flavor and texture that would make it memorable.\n\nFor hot summer days, date nights, and sweet rewards, a little venture through time, definitely worth a visit.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gfoErsyOWfR_rx6v6Xwy4w", "review_id": "pSL9nAGwemfEjftbXMciAA", "text": "I enjoy being at MacAlpine's.  This really isn't something I can say for most restaurants in Phoenix.  I like to linger and hang out due to the charming, lived-in atmosphere, the forgotten Andrews Sisters hits on the stereo, and the people-watching.\n\nThis is a place where you (I) go for certain things only.  I'm not a huge fan of the food because it's not my style.  It's the kind of stuff my grandmother fixed for lunch on summer vacations.  Plain, old fashioned fare.  If you are nostalgic for white bread and mayo, then get to MacAlpine's NOW.  That said, I have had some good sandwiches there, and I like a place that doesn't serve unnecessarily gigantic portions of food.\n\nThe service is always very friendly and pleasant, and they have some good stuff in the two antiques shops on either side of the restaurant.  \n\nHere is what I want from MacAlpine's:  Get a website! Oh my god!  (& when you do, put your menu on it)  And secondly, I'm pretty sure they don't serve espresso drinks right now, despite the fact that I believe I have noticed an espresso machine behind the counter.  If I'm right about that, I should be proven wrong post haste.  I would really like to be able to get lattes at MacAlpine's, because I'm just not a malt, phosphate or egg cream kind of lady.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sC3BmovA2vr1SYvRrt7fhw", "review_id": "_7qehbFaWv1UbTyOBJSahw", "text": "I haven't been to a soda shop like this since I was a kid in the 1970's.  The atmosphere is a throw-back to the 1930's or 40's, and it was, indeed, a great pleasure to sit in the ambiance, view all the eclectic antiques/nostalgia both in the restaurant and its attached stores, and have a wistful memory of the \"old days.\"  The waitstaff was quick, well-versed in the menu, and very helpful and pleasant.  Having read all the reviews of the food, we ate before we arrived, desiring only ice cream.  Boy, they have a selection.  I mean items I haven't seen in 40 years.  My wife and I each ordered 2-scoop sundaes, figuring that one scoop would not be enough.  When a concoction as tall as my arm is long ended up on the table, I immediately remembered how it was \"back in the day\" when people actually gave you a hefty helping, rather than skimped/chinced on portion size.  The Rocky Road was the best I've ever had.  This sundae was the \"real deal,\" packed with toppings, whipped cream, sauce, etc.  Here, they make them like they \"used to\" and boy was that a pleasant surprise.  Truly a great and delicious experience.  I'll be back for more ice cream items.  Can't believe how much treat you get for your $ !!!", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "c_wwf6CBduaVpt750ScDlA", "review_id": "6BPjh5BV2ONaU96U_g89wQ", "text": "Macaplines.. Go here for nostalgia, and a swell soda, float, or sundae. *Don't* go here for food. I've been to this place several times, I really enjoy the deserts and sodas. I've ordered food here a few times, and it just tastes so blah. I would really love it if they bought local and had more \"live\" food options. Everything just tastes \"dead\" and flavor less. The tomatoes and other veggies that I had were green and as tasteless as anything I'd get at a fast food joint. There are *very* limited vegetarian options, and maybe 1? vegan option.\n\nThey have a neat shop for clothing, jewlery, furniture, and bric a brac from days gone by. Sometimes I just stop by the shop.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UqBywCaszHDi_sVkR6PCfg", "review_id": "ETXKVHaDZy5MkDXG956zUQ", "text": "Quirky atmosphere, super friendly and cheerful staff, AMAZING prices, and my very first soda phosphate experience. Been here a few times and excited to take friends soon. Just a really great, casual experience. The food is not outstanding, but everything else MORE than makes up for it. Definitely a must-try! It's just a great place to linger and browse, which seems weird for a restaurant, but it's enjoyable.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DDad5K6GNA0sXB7N1OB6wg", "review_id": "q9RegwpQdDtYu_YMhaFPww", "text": "NOTE: Only reviewed the soda fountain, not the food (but I wouldn't come here for the food anyways!)\n\nI'm sad to say I found this place too late during my time in AZ. I LOVE this place! The soda combinations are amazing. I've tried the phosphates, egg-creams, malts, etc. My favorite soda/ice cream combos were the casablanca and the scarlett o'hara, but its mostly because they reminded me of sherbet ... yum :)\n\nI've heard the food is horrible so I wouldn't touch it considering the many other great eateries in the area. The only flaw I have found with this place is the hours of operation...they close really early which is horrible when the late night sweet tooth hit.  Great place to go on a hot day or on the weekends...especially if you like soda.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iPhoJlwisUKGGrA0QNmYMw", "review_id": "5Upd5ZgypqyVBK7w10yfJA", "text": "I love this place I went here with a living social. I love old fashion feel places. This is def a phx jem! I had a fancy soda and ice cream basically a amazing soda cream drink that tasted like a pie! I love their uniforms here too reminded me of a serendipity :)", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wcDnnl1-1rGI4DIV1qIoTg", "review_id": "cDUWngPTrx0BP1bjj0PN5g", "text": "This is the best soda fountain I've ever had, AND I must say your boutique is to die for.  Every meal, every shake, every salad, are wonderful, AND your staff, the family, are warm and friendly, and have made me feel at home.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3M-ZWy1OLvFHHC0PIP876w", "review_id": "4mZ_z4Jp4VpcfkH_osJqTg", "text": "This place is quite the combo- vintage store, soda shop, cafe and candy store! I felt like I walked onto the set of I Love Lucy! The store portion had all kinds of goodies ranging from retro furniture that was sitting in your grandparents house to old school clothes, hats, barbies, dishes... ALL kinds of knick knacks!! \n\nWe ate lunch here and that is the only reason why I'm not giving it 5 stars. I had the Mac Cheeseburger and it was OK... nothing special. The hawaiian cole slaw was ehhh too, a little dry for my taste. They had probably over 100 different \"sodas\" I ordered the hubba bubba soda which was flavored soda (or syrup) with strawberry ice cream. I wish I had ordered a regular flavored soda like a good old fashioned Cherry Coke! This place was awesome! It had such a fun retro vibe!", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wUEp87FqOB9ew27Iz6zk_w", "review_id": "lCmji0k8sVfuBxmiYlWnEQ", "text": "I love this place! (for the dessert, not the food; didn't try the food based on reviews) I'll be honest --we came because we saw they had a Butterbeer icecream float and we are huge Harry Potter nerds. But we ended up liking other stuff on the menu too. Where else can you get a huge icecream float with whipped cream and a cherry on top for $3.75? My friends and I each ordered a different float from their specialty menu (we were not adventurous enough to make up our own combo) and we each loved what we ordered. I would've drank all of mine if it hadn't been so huge. \n\nI also love the strange kitschy inside that's kind of dusty and vintage and odd. The sad part was the jukebox at our table was broken. Next time I'll play a song for sure!\n\nOnly gripe is that it closes at 8. Don't they know most people want dessert between the hours of 8-10 pm??", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "V6rhoTCw7S6H8eHwv2M6Vg", "review_id": "ncvTlTDxtIgTbkk1Dg_mGQ", "text": "Adorable.\nReally, so cute.\nThe wait staff does their best to pull off the retro vibe, red lips and high ponytails.  The soda counter is covered in flavored syrups, any flavor you could dream of they have.\nCame in to split a banana split with my hubby, I know right?  Gross. This place does that to you though.  It all whip cream and cherries and \"isn't that bobby so cute\".\nThe split was good, the price was fair, and it was a fun little time traveling experience.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X5GbNXY_nNoa_vTZDD0aCA", "review_id": "MacZwuFcdGKA0aYY_eTo5w", "text": "My BFF has been trying to get me to go here for about a year now.\n\nThis place is a bit overwhelming. Part soda shoppe, part thrift store, part mini diner.\n\nThe thrift store portions have some great stuff. A great vintage fashion section, LOTS of records (your parents remember those, kids), and some great jewelry.\n\nThe mini diner area has, what I believe is all the original booths and counter. The booths are kind of small, and though they all have jukeboxes on them, they all seemed to be out of order while we were here.\n\nThey serve very simple diner food (hot dogs, hamburgers, fries, grilled cheese, etc), but their real specialty is their sodas and ice cream floats. There is a pretty large selection of sodas to choose from. We all went for the \"suggested\" combinations. I cant remember what mine was called, but it was red white and blue. Strawberry and vanilla ice cream in blueberry soda. So good. Warning: within 3 seconds of my 1st sip my entire mouth was blue. And it only got blue-er (and spread to my lips) with every sip. \n\nId gladly brave the blue lips again for that delicious little step back in time.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "R2-VB9ao-gTj4_00Gdnxmg", "review_id": "uxj33DyTP05eARHOUA9L7w", "text": "THE SODAS ARE AWESOME!!! But not the Mac Chili Burger. Not tasty at all. Nope. But the sodas are great and ice cream is great. Thrifty brand if you are familiar with that brand (Rite-Aid). I had the \"Rhett Butler,\" chocolate soda with Chocolate Malt Krunch ice cream. Yum!\n\nReally, the \"Mac Chili Burger\" left a LOT to be desired. The meat was dry and tough, the \"Hawaiian Cole Slaw\" was rather tasteless. The \"chili\" was made out of black beans. I like black beans. Not these. This was no chili. It was a very dry chili. I had three bites of this meal and I was done.\n\nMy daughter had the \"Mac Hot Dog.\" It was OK. Not spectacular. She said the bun tasted \"funny\" or \"different.\" $4.95. My wife had a salad. My son and his wife had the \"Mac Cheese Burger.\" He enjoyed it.\n\nSo...\n\nFOOD 2 Stars\nAnd no french frys to be seen on the menu. This is a soda fountain. You would think.\n\nAMBIANCE 5 Stars!!!\nThis place is incredible. He has a huge store with lots of collectables from different eras, mostly from the 50s. Antique furniture. Antique and collectable clothes. Displays with old products. So cool. A real 45 rpm jukebox. You really need to see the soda fountain and the booths. I don't know where he got them, but the booths are wood and--how do I describe this--have this classy wood attachment/facade to the wall. Interesting stuff all around.\n\nICE CREAM TREATS 5 Stars!!!\nAlready described the ice cream and the sodas. He has a gizillion flavors of sodas and has some menu items of ready-to-go combinations. But you can create your own with your own soda flavorings and your own ice cream flavors. The possibilities are endless.\n\nOverall, you need to experience this.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7nlZJW84Adt6oYn2shnn_g", "review_id": "TGjUiBdjQ1nuBOGS9oe_QA", "text": "I always look forward to their ice cream sodas. They have great daily specials too. they have good old fashion home cookin'\n\nAmbient - Retro.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "8UPHl27DvikJzTh61qjHVQ", "review_id": "O50d5HILvLNk3oup1ANgbw", "text": "The decor and ambiance is just perfectly retro at MacAlpine's.  From the awesome vintage soda fountain to the waitresses appropriately styled, I love the nostalgic vibe here. My favorite meal here would have to be the veggie burger with a carrot raisin salad as the side and whatever delicious shake I decide to gorge myself on for the day. My last shake there a couple days ago was the red velvet cake shake....It is the most wonderful liquid concoction I have had there yet! They are currently having an amazing sale on vintage items too! I scored a cute grey handbag for less than $10!!", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PFdKJlOYfpBQSfBHKgcB1Q", "review_id": "q5MwmBjeML6efPgqRP1JSg", "text": "I can understand how this location can get some extra points for being quaint  but it will certainly not get points for being clean.  The soda I had was great but I could not get over how dirty and run down this place was.  The staff where inattentive and to be honest completely useless, the tile on the floor was pealing off, the bar looked very warn and the booth we sat in was sticky. I understand the concept but I cannot forgive dirt when I visited a location.   I won't be back again.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AsmTNIdOB84rFx3z8yDrUA", "review_id": "-nvG-hkR8TVkJ4TfzzEh9A", "text": "This place is cute and quaint. And then you see the thrift shop next door, and it's even more cute and quaint! I really enjoyed the chicken sandwich. I ordered an ice cream soda, the one with mango, but it wasn't anything to write home about (if I wrote home, to begin with).", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 7, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "meXB2eJmWVxYekJqm50RmQ", "review_id": "FshyJBz6tcoZE7Q1ruBxbw", "text": "I love Macalpines it's in my neighborhood\nI get the whole vibe .With that being said \nThey need to get a touch realistic they are becoming over priced its Thrifty ice cream \nNot Ben and Jerry's I'm not complaining \nBut when a Sandwich ice tea and a Ice cream is costing $17.50  then $21.00 with\nTip I  think it's a little too much ..., just saying", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dRWhriMqMw5NlVzbus0jgg", "review_id": "Lsk5600FdUNW5MfRI_srRA", "text": "The food is absolutely dreadful. I ordered a cheeseburger and it was undoubtedly not only the worst cheeseburger but probably the worst meal I have ever eaten in my entire life. The place has this really strange odor when you walk in, and I should have left when it hit my nostrils. However, I thought I would give it a chance. Big mistake. The service was good.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LE6Yajmx2Db20gA99iu-IQ", "review_id": "47slLdaReOJplorNE_sBfA", "text": "I love this place.  I'm not much for the soda fountain offerings, but that's because I am always stuffed after I've eaten whatever I ordered.  I love the 'old' standbys...the egg salad sandwich and mushroom soup!  or the blt!   The wait staff is adorable.  And we get to do a little vintage shopping , too.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Bf4vI1rkkmX4tP0pvw4mZw", "review_id": "XC6MX81OnaaBHqLQWM0pDQ", "text": "I love this place. \nI love the vintage decor, the attached antique stores, and the overall feeling of the place.\n\nAs most of the reviews reference, McAlpines has been open since 1928 and is said to be the only surviving soda shop to make it through the Great Depression. \n\nThe staff is young, and hipster. Many sporting victory rolls or Betty Bangs. They offer great soda recommendations and are are attentive and quick. \n\nTheir food is consistent and classic. No frills, no fuss and great taste. The potato salad is awesome. I always order an extra side of it. \n\nTheir deserts are killer. Chocolate fudge for miles. My husband had a root-beer float which he swears is the best he's ever had. \n\nThere old fashioned soda fountains alter the taste of your traditional coke but for the better. They also have a ton of phosphates to choose from. Try the cherry. It's my favorite. \n\nI hope this little place continues on for generations as a institution the the days gone by...", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j-kShDJgp5acGhqJAkJHnA", "review_id": "tfQUu1FCgzl0sPHZthD2Pw", "text": "We had great service, enjoyed the custom made old tyme soda fountain drinks and ice cream. Looking at the antique store connected to the restaurant was fun.  Why 2 star?  The food.  It was dreadful.  They are not even trying to make it good.  I would forgive them if they made an effort, but based on all of the other negative comments about the food you would think they might try to step it up a notch.  They have been in business forever and good for them.  If you go, go for the atmosphere, go for the soda fountain, skip the food.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QiaMrj3H1r4XNUp7ZDPu5Q", "review_id": "wtNIcyfux2mvnfX6_37vew", "text": "Family owned business that serves up the best one of a kind flavors of soda floats I've ever experienced. I had \"Breakfast at Tiffany's,\" and can't wait till my next sweet tooth to go back.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1VNkm_tLgWX4nwmNO_qdVQ", "review_id": "mdVruo77ZIv0t_IFH_XkTg", "text": "Overpriced,\n\nOther than that the place is fun and the service is friendly. The food was ok, nothing special. The soda & ice cream were good, but again overpriced. I can't see myself ever coming back.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mtfkAgyunxat9fcCvDLVRw", "review_id": "Ls5oUBCoQYe_SpiH9PGXAQ", "text": "It's official, and worth an update--the dill pickle phosphate is way too potent for anyone except the greatest of pickle freaks.  That said, I cannot recommend more strongly, the dill pickle sundae.  Yeah, I know, it sounds like there's no way that would work.  But it does!  The flavor is dominated by the vanilla ice cream with a slight and somewhat lingering hint of dill.  It really does work.  Ok, I admit it might not be for everyone, but try it.  Really.\nAnd if not, still, swing by this wonderful little slice of Americana if you find yourself up in Phoenix.  What a wonderful little place!", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_LsbT_uW0UE6rhsWiAIrsg", "review_id": "GrFHaqt7f9KmTCRm6lVtFA", "text": "great place and atmosphere, great ice cream and malts.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f4wzdoM3utfagjgQUGvKAw", "review_id": "MY-oH12WS3QlgU9kI3gFIg", "text": "Was excited to try this place, looked like so much fun...a soda fountain mixed with old \"stuff\" to shop. The vintage shopping was the highlight, cool things from jewelry to furniture and great clothes. Can not comment on food as we only tried the shakes. Our waitress was disinterested and seemed annoyed to be waiting on us after she figured out that is all we wanted. The shake had 5 inches of whip cream, which is great if I wanted a whip cream shake, scooped it off, as wanted to try the actual shake and that seemed to further annoy the waitress, as result took forever for her to come and remove dirty things. Shake was just okay...took my dad as thought he would get a kick out of the place. His comment was \"when does the strawberry flavor kick in?\" meaning the shake had no flavor.  -if I am going to splurge on another shake though, sorry this will not be the place, giant hamburger on Lindsay has the best. And the staff are phenomenal....always friendly. Sorry wanted to like this place...the other staff seemed nice enough and I think one of the other girls noticed and tried to make better when we checked out...so at least they tried. But won't return for the food or shakes. I will stop to peruse antiques again after I eat at one of the other restaurants along the same street.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s8fJCSltyub39Q1dqzjb6g", "review_id": "BrvqJyXVRrR4oJLmNEjyiA", "text": "So when I first wakled into MacAlpine's {the restaurant part} I felt like I was walking into the 1955 diner from Back to the Future. Very awesome soda bar, with about every flavor of soda known to man. I quickly ordered a strawberry-banana soda and looked at the menu. For the most part it's a very simple menu, they obviously don't have fryers so the sides are kind of lame {bagged potato chips, really?} but I was not disappointed in the hamburger I got! Mmmmmmm! So delicious! Real cheese, a nice meaty taste and the bun seriously melted in my mouth - dare I say freshly baked? \n\nNow for the dessert! We got the turtle sundae and it was amazing!! The portion size will not disappoint, and the ice cream had the perfect texture and consistency. \n\nReally loved my first visit to MacAlpine's and I will definitely be going back for round two and three and four and...", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aUv23ZEyaNbqR4_hyKUDwQ", "review_id": "Yc4TuBb3O_ZNlU9uODsR3Q", "text": "Step back in time and experience an old-fashioned soda fountain right here in Arizona! The surrounding area has changed quite a bit, but inside MacAlpine's Soda Fountain it's still 1929. \n\nLunch and dinner selections include comfort food classics such as meatloaf, burgers, sloppy joe's, and egg salad sandwiches. Don't forget to try a malt shake, phosphate soda, egg cream, or soda in one of the 30-something flavors (from sarsaparilla to bubble gum)! \n\nWe came here on a Saturday and our group sampled the chocolate malt shake ($5.50), Sloppy Joe ($6.95), Pastrami Rueben Sandwich ($7.50), and a small sundae in one of the old wooden booths. All Sandwiches are served with your choice of Potato Salad, Hawaiian Cole Slaw, Carrot Raisin Salad, Carrot & Celery Sticks or Potato Chips. The Hawaiian Cole Slaw appeared to be missing the \"Hawaiian\" part of the dish but the potato salad was good as was the carrot raisin salad. \n\nThis is a fun restaurant to visit with out of town guests or families with kids that want to enjoy a sundae with the little ones.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gmr1F-8sjzNns30aK2nXkQ", "review_id": "MaeHfiGwDqYiNehMb3a3rQ", "text": "This place is super cool. Old school soda shop with an antique store attached. Awesome. I came here with my family and ordered lunch. The food was fine but I won't lie it could certainly be better. We ordered a grilled cheese sandwich for my son and it came out with one of the pieces of bread being the butt end of the loaf. Come on!!!  \n\nThe service started off pretty good but as the place seemed to get busier our waitress seemed to disappear into the abyss. There are only so many seats in this place so please staff appropriately. \n\nThe ice cream/soda is certainly the star of the show and the reason to come here. I went standard issue vanilla milkshake and couldn't be happier by wide ordered some pink concoction and was thrilled with it. My son got a green ninja drink and was wired with sugar delight for the next 3 hours. \n\nI will come back here I just won't order food next time.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GaEgffsHIfYkO621i0MMDQ", "review_id": "s35FYO5jxk2HLIQ301peWQ", "text": "This place is really cute and unique and definitely feels like an old-timey soda fountain.\n\nI love the antique thrift store that is attached to it and the decorations and the fancy little bar.\n\nThe staff is a little iffy sometimes, some of the staff is nice and excited, other times they are half dead. \n\nThe food is good, a little simple for my taste and price range, but my boyfriend loves it. The potato salad is great. He likes the food (but he likes simple stuff like sandwiches and hot dogs), but his favorite is definitely the soda.\n\nThey have a HUGE menu of different types of drinks. \n\nVery nice place to have a treat, but if you're going to get just one thing, definitely get a dessert rather than a meal. Their sundaes are huge, too! So good!", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TxczcUfx_dm6gBp7eEkDNQ", "review_id": "UoeTXQgk6xtC3jmIXy-5aQ", "text": "The food here is good to average, but if you're coming here expecting former then you're just being silly. I would say expect your typical dinner fare; however, they do have a few vegetarian options. The sodas and ice cream sodas are of course the main attraction. The butter beer...OMG delicious! Exactly how I would've imagined it to taste when reading the books. In other words, to die for! Have had the Snow White one as well, which is good, but no comparison to the butter beer.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1tkIFqwM9w-7Ba6pQdPLfA", "review_id": "JwcQ3J7sFNcP_EWcC56igg", "text": "I love this place. Me and my buddy went and got floats one day. Today im leaving the Phoenix art museum. As im passing it I decide to grab a float. I got  orange soda vanilla float. So freaking good. I recommend sitting at the bar. Old school bar stools bolted into the ground. great atmosphere, and you can enjoy a great list part of American culture.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3_D67lzbHe45Y70HS3zjIQ", "review_id": "dov5rizejZBtmXe1-LXf8A", "text": "Nostalgia on steroids. This is the real deal Complete with cheerful staff. Ruben sandwich was just the right size with a delicious pineapple infused coleslaw. Even the patrons were cheerful! My dining guest thought the hot dog was ordinary. But the chocolate soda was divine!", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a_CLJ4ky525y7PkjMTvxWQ", "review_id": "3Q-7QNIwN3VQ254C3KPoLg", "text": "Been living in Arizona for almost 4 years now finally went too this place they have the best Reuben sandwich and also there potatoes salad and can't forget there awesome dessert . Great place", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P3Y_ATvQ0-pdfeYL1KPPgw", "review_id": "UwFOeeOLZpbnJpYKFuUAzg", "text": "Quick stop...hot dog and a shake for a good price and nostalgic atmosphere. Great service even when the place is full. Will go back for more shakes, the floats or soda ice cream mixes are also viable options. Mix and match allow for crazy combos.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U2ZE4kd2J2IyXlD5dnqCdg", "review_id": "VuoL6S-FCEHIaHqrRX5H-Q", "text": "Yum! Try one of everything! So so good! Their burgers are delicious,  yummy potato salad.  Their vintage shop is amazing! Fair prices. Customer service is super friendly. I live in san diego California and drive out to Phoenix just for this gem.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "niY4L9_jflP_epUx5pBhqA", "review_id": "sgndKI8BObEZ5y_BhZMMbg", "text": "There are so many delicious float options!  The staff is friendly and I definitely felt like I went back in time. I didn't try any food so can't say much about that, but the float was awesome with extra soda and lots of ice cream. Cute antique store attached.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CWeGgO9lE7OZLDmGLxYN0A", "review_id": "qMSfQsLLDDpIUMTwezcRGw", "text": "Awful.  First impression:  bad.  Two of the front windows were broken, and at first glance all that was visible were the two thrift stores that bookend the \"restaurant\".  \n\nThe eating section looked quaint at first: clearly the original counter with lots of interesting items wreathed around it.  But upon closer look, the counter was in disrepair, trim had fallen off in places, and shelves were missing, requiring supplies and table settings to not only be displayed, but piled in a jumble on the surviving shelves in full view of customers.  Worse, the jukebox was broken which we only found out after we already wasted 2 bits.\n\nService:  terrible.  The wait staff was young and in need of training.   Our waiter didn't write down our order and had to ask 3 questions because he forgot.  Then two mistakes still were made with the order including an incorrect entree served.  There was a large table behind us our waiter also was serving and I overheard that a child's order was completely forgotten.  Dude, just write it down!  You're not ready for a big boy server gig, it's okay.\n\nFood:  deplorable.   Other reviews correctly assess the embarrassing \"hamburgers\", but the fountain drinks (we had the root beer float and Breakfast at Tiffany's ) were weak sauce (literally).  I had the Ruben with potato salad which was decent, but I was pretty hungry and would have eaten anything.  I would have preferred fries but they weren't in the menu, no deep fryer either ?\n\nOverall the ambience was that of a David lynch movie spliced with \"The Road\".  Clearly the brainchild of a spinster with dementia, this place may have seemed quaint in some rim town 20 years ago ,  but on Central Ave in PHX in 2014?  Bizarre.  Or rather bazaar, because you are eating a dubious meal surrounded by moth eaten clothes, rusty metal, and grubby rummage sale items.  The only thing missing are shouting fishmongers.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eZs5FYwOzRhdisxyVC5yZQ", "review_id": "qTJJn1laWe2Vi5zGPRhv8Q", "text": "Nice old environment, really has the oldies them going on. Kind of in weird location on 7th st, not what I expected.\n\nWith the choice of 99 syrup flavors, it can be overwhelming when deciding however the soda drink was good.\n\nI had the chicken/bacon wrap and was horribly sick(bathroom wise) within two hours so cannot vouch for the food quality and might stick to ice cream only next time", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S2UEKPu_X9iv4PW2RjBxrg", "review_id": "8YqGSV0e0JSzbrKwpvgGFA", "text": "Pleasantly Surprised!!!   After reading so many bad reviews about service, I was ready for some pretty crappy service. I was pleasantly surprised how the staff was friendly, attentive and quick with service. Since so many raved about the potato salad we decided to at least sample a side of it even though we were just there for dessert. It was really good and we wished for a huge bowl of it after. We had the Turtle Sundae, Rootbeer Shake and a Coffee/Caramel Shake. All three desserts were tasty and we can't wait to come back and try other variations.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2LK4oBAIjqMKPQx3j9rYIw", "review_id": "Vka7LtW0Hl-KvbOpG7kFQQ", "text": "The food was really good and they have an amazing selection of ice cream sodas... Would take weeks to try them all. The reason I am taking off a star is because of the service. Our server was nice but we had to remind her a few times about items we ordered and ended up not getting things we ordered at the beginning until we were done eating, and our server points to some other employees behind her and says \"blame them\". And then they still forgot a shake. But in general it was a nice place that we'd go to again.", "business_id": "R6aazv8FB-6BeanY3ag8kw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "YxRKHhhuWxX96_quP9Tgyg", "review_id": "IR786-Mtc6k9PVEF3g0MkA", "text": "this is one of the best dive bars in phoenix. we go there all the time, and they have hot nuts, and cheap cigarettes, and crazy weirdos like a deaf guy with a giant beard that tried to feel my lady up and ex-hippies and old people.\n\nthey have a pinball machine, and a pool table, and jukebox and a claw machine and a table pac-man and that shooting deer rifle game. unfortunately the darts are a little too awkwardly placed to play. \n\nthe bartenders are amazing and have been there since probably before you were born. the drinks are pretty strong and reasonably priced.\n\nthere is also a sister bar located in sunnyslope which is even sketchier and just as awesome.", "business_id": "JwjDSrMrKmHUXYqoIvTgUA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "NajiKyHeMkQrzaCAhVk0wQ", "review_id": "k42R2MI20INeKVDSZYWL9g", "text": "The first reviewer says it all pretty much. The regulars are pretty nice, everyone knows your name here. $1.25 for a beer (bud/bud light/Amber bock) and $6 for a large pitcher, and $3.50 for a small pitcher). They also have a small kitchen in the back where they bake pizza ($2.75 for a pizza that will serve 2! Tehy also have chicken wings, and cheese crisp) They really have it all. Roof leaks when it rains. The A/C works great, though, and all the air comes down out of a slot lining the bar. The tenders know how to mix a drink, and if you tip decent, they'll load up those drinks to the brim.\n\nThey also have a download-capable jukebox, and an ATM. They dont take CC's at the bar. IF you are nice and they know you, they'll cash your paycheck for ya. True service!\n\n...\"TO ALL MY FRIENNNNNNNNNNDS\"", "business_id": "JwjDSrMrKmHUXYqoIvTgUA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "OJ4FQEvd2h8QXCMHwCostg", "review_id": "GDq25nYwYKIIHJJ5QN6tow", "text": "A real dive.  CHEAP drinks!  4 cocktails and a beer came out to $14.50!  The bartender was at least 75 years old, and she was a sweet as a southern belle, but I bet she doesn't take crap from anyone.  She said she had worked there for 30 years, and I believe her!\n\nHell of a great place.  Friendly crowd of regulars.", "business_id": "JwjDSrMrKmHUXYqoIvTgUA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HEjagh35HyKc8NeXxCQ8_w", "review_id": "9E6mMGTrSF5iFANLfV7LwA", "text": "Ok, I'm all for dive bars.  Places with a place to belly up and have a few.  But c'mon, this place smelled a bit.  Like someone took a leak in the corner.\n\nI showed up because of the Yelp reviews.  Was looking for a place to kill some time playing pinball.  Yeah, one drink of Ye Ole PBR and I was outta there.\n\nThe pee smell was just too much.", "business_id": "JwjDSrMrKmHUXYqoIvTgUA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wNqwKWaRjClmcKsoJJRFow", "review_id": "-UxHlvu72845pZhnydm16w", "text": "I've driven by this place many times and though curious, I had convinced myself that I would emerge from this place with a black eye and a few missing teeth should I ever venture in. \n\nWe popped in on a Sunday for a few drinks between brunch and dinner. The place was divey but clean, a mix of clientele but everyone kept to themselves. The bartender was friendly and attentive and they served 8 oz beers for $2.75 (or was it $1.75.......we'd been drinking at brunch). Anyway, it worked for me having smaller beers and at less $$.\n\nNot that I'm complaining about price at all, as this place is CHEAP.....I think it just worked for me by having smaller beers. I'm curious how this place is a on Friday night......the neighbourhood is not the nicest.....so stay tuned!", "business_id": "JwjDSrMrKmHUXYqoIvTgUA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vg8QL0zzifZDDr5dZLIRPw", "review_id": "c7vvOloqKKCxjpeHbIIbNw", "text": "I hadn't stumbled into this place in at least 25 years and then maybe only once. I chose this place for a last call driving a friend home one night. Shortly after entering with this fella the place was a furry of commotion as I exited the bathroom in the back.\n\nThe easy-going, funny friend of mine was really tearing into this cute young gal and the rest of the bar was about to run him out on a rail. I quickly noticed my friends out-of-line behavior and intervened to leave the lady alone. After some minor drama I was able to convince him to leave.\n\nI returned a few days later to apologize for my friend's behavior and wanted to experience the warmth and charm of this long established Phoenix Tavern. Miss Lil is a spry pistol of a woman that sports a white beehive and plenty of backbone. Don't let reviews fool you, this is a very real downtown bar with downtown drama and the occasional disruption of function. \n\nDonnie and JoJo are the night shift security and they with their friends can back Miss Lil with all the muscle she needs. This is not a place to see or be seen. This is my neighborhood bar. I'm not stingy, I only want one. Don't come here, please go find your own bar unless you are female and into old hippies.", "business_id": "JwjDSrMrKmHUXYqoIvTgUA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gh1EXuS42DY3rV_MzFpJpg", "review_id": "5durAZcUo6CiAfMaO1-BPA", "text": "Dive bar, most definitely.  This place rocks.  I was picturing something completely different, after driving by so many times, but found my self incredibly comfortable here.  Miss Lil was a great bartender and many would do good to see how she works behind the bar. \n\nIf you have an open mind and don't cause drama I would recommend giving the Royale a try.", "business_id": "JwjDSrMrKmHUXYqoIvTgUA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fkp78ZhUDz8mevaoQHQnsg", "review_id": "jfkPj9knSeEEUf7JC7RYXw", "text": "The other reviewers have summed up this place well.  It's a dive, unpretentious, welcoming to all, inexpensive and hosted by the beautiful, delightful and 83 year old Lil.\n\nSit down at the bar, be nice and talk to her.  She has a ton of great stories.  Ask about the girl who was kicked out and returned naked.\n\nLooking for a place to hang?  Come see Lil at the Royale Lounge.", "business_id": "JwjDSrMrKmHUXYqoIvTgUA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CTNRszrfVK1o3c7OqTTB_w", "review_id": "l9h9ah1WiEAGmw2-Rqk5gQ", "text": "This place is an icon. Lil has been here for years. We like to have a PBR and listen to some music and just relax in this great little neighborhood bar.", "business_id": "JwjDSrMrKmHUXYqoIvTgUA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aeX43MRfI5BwTRXZ0jtE6A", "review_id": "3lqCAxfNoZ4cMQfHlE33ow", "text": "Divey dive, not one, but TWO Simpsons pinball games!!", "business_id": "JwjDSrMrKmHUXYqoIvTgUA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uTZBidduPKu4mo-nY3ypNg", "review_id": "pQJLSR1j-XkVs4YvICXSPg", "text": "Heather is a breath of Fresh Air.  Love this Dive Bar!  Great juke box! Cold Amber Bock!", "business_id": "JwjDSrMrKmHUXYqoIvTgUA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f7lMViFUIgv4eM34_VHR8w", "review_id": "Hc63lvze_b5UOtoNYUruUg", "text": "What can I say this place is a dive bar and they offer egg roles but I don't dare try them. If you want to have a low key night where you can let your alcoholism run wild this is the bar.", "business_id": "JwjDSrMrKmHUXYqoIvTgUA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "U2qv9caPJkj03GBhdslGmg", "review_id": "GXvopFN5WGN8WL9rzw-dVA", "text": "On a mission to find the best dive bars in America, I stumbled upon this gem while in town, thanks to the glowing Yelp reviews. I was not dissapointed.\n\nThe Royale Lounge reminded me of why I love dive bars. Open at 6am? Check. Wood paneling on the walls? Check. Pinball, pool, and a CLAW MACHINE? Check. Smokeeter? Check. Interesting drunk locals? Check. Bad classic rock and country on the jukebox? Check (except when I played Donna Summer and Katy Perry later in the night. No one complained. Thanks guys!)\n\nIf I lived in the area, I'd definitely be a regular. Gina, the bartender on duty, was beyond friendly and awesome to talk to. I played pool all night, and got drunk for about $20. Usually I have to be in Vegas or know the bartender to get drunk for that cheap hahaha. \n\nThanks for the good times Royale Lounge. Can't wait to go to Phoenix again to get all drunk up in you!", "business_id": "JwjDSrMrKmHUXYqoIvTgUA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fdfax5deZnM-pmeiyhIJVw", "review_id": "gcC05e0x7zZguNzzR7IKLw", "text": "\"This is the place everyone is talking about....?\"\nPretty sure that's what I said when I walked in. It is indeed a dive bar with cold cheap beer, but I'm not quite sure what the allure is. \nSat at the bar and enjoyed a couple of draft beers for a very great price while I looked around trying to figure out what is making this become the new hipster bar. The crowd was pretty much all older men taking turns playing pool. I don't remember the music being anything special. Classic rock maybe? We had the pleasure of being served by the famous Miss Lil who was very pleasant. There were all kinds of food specials advertised on the walls but I don't know that I would ever order any food here. The bar did seem very clean, but it smelled overwhelmingly like soiled diapers.\nOverall, I probably wouldn't come back here though as it really didn't seem like anything special or maybe I just don't \"get\" it.", "business_id": "JwjDSrMrKmHUXYqoIvTgUA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kuShIXalQPy0vqI_N7bz7A", "review_id": "tSehT1QDm_FIMBRBYhEuHg", "text": "If you like dive bars, and I am talking really dive-y...this is your place!  There aren't many more words to describe it.  You just have to go experience the magic yourself.  Play some pinball while you are there.  Do it, you won't regret it!", "business_id": "JwjDSrMrKmHUXYqoIvTgUA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "rO0FM4oPK74g9WKtBgDDig", "review_id": "of9g7SbrpHUZo0g_Xk6RmQ", "text": "Come on people... I don't even live in Phoenix and I know about Rito's. \n\nI grew up eating Mexican food (my dad is Mexican) and this is real Mexican food, no doubt about it. Rito's has been in the same location on 14th street for a long long time... I think around 30 years. There isn't a sign outside...you just have to know it's there.  Just look for the people walking out with smiles on their faces and to go containers in their hands.\n\nWhen I was there for lunch it was filled with city workers, parents with young kids, and retiree's who live in the neighborhood.  Rito's is family owned, and honestly, I think grandma does the cooking. Also, it's cash only. \n\nYou pretty much have to know what you want when you get to the order window because the place is packed and they don't have time to answer your questions about what's in this and what's in that. \n\nAfter asking the other patrons in line what's the best,  they pretty much all said the same thing...Green Chili Burro...I think it was less than five bucks. I also ordered the beans and rice. My husband ordered the same thing. There was so much food that we could have easily shared one with all the extras...I guess we figured since it was so cheap it's be small...no way...HUMONGOUS!  \n\nWe took it to go and ate it in the car...cheese, beans and rice were flying every where, the windows were steamed up...the car was rockin' cause we were soooo happy...I'm sure passers by thought something kinky was goin' on inside our car. Nope...just chowin' down on some damn good Mexican food. \n\nI hope I haven't given it away and blown the secret of Rito's by Yelping it...I love the fact that there isn't a sign, you have to know about it to know that it is even exists and it's a locals only kinda place.  The prices are right, the food rocks and it's family owned...what more could you ask for?", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tLrjg5jMmBfnnTs3d61SWw", "review_id": "QBBijUfUAAThMGFbpFyG8A", "text": "The food from this place is just fantastic.  I should preface this by saying that I have never been to the restaurant itself, and have just been the happy recipient of takeout.  Some of my fellow coworkers made it fairly clear that unless you're Mexican, you shouldn't be showing your face here, so they'd go pick up food for everyone and bring it back.  Just very simple and delicious Mexican food, great stuff.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "AJX3G9tGOvShz85EuDA_-A", "review_id": "lmZGJ-Wk-1j1mAvAGiHR2w", "text": "Rito's... Hands down some of the tastiest mexican in town. If you like chain mexican, or have and nervousness about going to the \"hood\". then take your weak taste buds and your timid self elsewhere.\n\nIf you do venture to Rito's you'll find amazing green chili burros and fantastic tacos awaiting you. It doesn't matter how often I go, It always seems like I forget how great this stuff is.\n\nMaybe it is chock full o' lard, maybe it has ground up unicorns or fairy dust, but whatever it is. It's magically delicious....", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lPaYMDmJbAnv_3pmZH_inw", "review_id": "2xbv-Oi1uZWrmF8bw1TctQ", "text": "This by far is the most over rated green chile Ive ever has the displeasure of waiting an hour for! There are FAR better places in the valley that serve better green chile.. the tortillas however were awesome enough to go back for though with the lines of people I wouldn't even bother.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ukG8vtxVhOdUUKoEtIzqGQ", "review_id": "egeY0qDeS4BGWKeIhw9YDQ", "text": "Guacamole Tacos. Green Chili Burritos. Literally the only two items you'll ever need to eat again. Every time I'm back home I have to go here. Do yourself a favor and make the trip.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AHsfTiLmnTBRoPDaolhv-g", "review_id": "jbsHmThu50uAdrlfQjfJBQ", "text": "Went there back in 2005 after reading the reviews on Citysearch before I left and couldn't pass up good Mexican food, even being from LA. My bf absolutely loved the place, especially the burros with chile verde and the chimichangas with red sauce. The tacos were great too. We sat outside and it took a while to get the food, but it was worth. I think it was the best meal I had while in that area. The only thing is that it's a little hard to find. I had a car with navigation, so it was a piece of cake, but it's tucked away in a neighborhood, so unless you're intentionally looking for it, you won't accidentally drive by it anytime.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "1elojbF-GGqJHFMpWV5prQ", "review_id": "5FnHwDZAlwxkM2Q_R2mMyQ", "text": "Have you spent your days seeking the definition of perfection? Stop seeking and head over to Rito's and savor their state-of-the-art green chili burro. You'll experience eternal bliss and will realize that your search was indeed, well rewarded.\nI was there on 2/27/08 and noticed they've dropped tacos and tostadas from their offerings so if you're heart's set on those menu items, you might try another source. \nI think they could get by with limiting the menu exclusively to their green chili burro and still have people standing in line at 10:30 on a Wednesday morning - like it was when I was there!", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uVU1FyUPPVxzZ8jbye-rFA", "review_id": "OhGbhbJrC8zHdHG-QQOGmg", "text": "Awesome food. My favorite is the bean, rice, and cheese chimi. It's delicious! They are a bit pricey, but worth it. They could totally have a great chain if they would expand, but I don't think it's ever going to happen. My husband has been going here (it's a house, in a neighborhood, with some picnic tables on the side of the house) since he was a kid growing up in that neighborhood.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "iwWBF3nKoRMoy1sbkLJwvg", "review_id": "60ERjl7SO7tPPxiHaA_Bwg", "text": "I've frequented Rito's since the late 80's, way before it was cool to drive down through the Garfield neighborhood. One of the only positive things about working in the financial services industry is that no one seems to care if you take a 2 hour lunch in order to make your way in to \"the hood\" for some really good food.\n\nLunch crowds are a mix of locals and lawyers, lined up shoulder to shoulder in a line that usually makes it way out the door. Take a dose of patience and a big appetite (oh and cash.... no plastic here).\n\nMy favorite: the red mix burro enchilada style.... just typing that phrase makes my jaw shudder hannibal lecter style.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "0YpnsQKra7VrzxaiYIvuMA", "review_id": "NrkB5KsSMIP4Ba7x3w9yvw", "text": "I'm from El Paso, Tx & I know well done Mexican food. Rito's is the closest I've found to the real deal here in Phoenix & I've checked out over 25 places here in the sun valley!  Have the green chili burro served enchilada style.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "sfKMl7ERKuwxIh3HLXUg-Q", "review_id": "L9le01QQEdSbXzN-w5SVKQ", "text": "I had the pleasure of enjoying their anniversary special for a few precious days--Tacos were back briefly! Too late now, but those are some delicious corn treats. Green chile burro, succulently meaty and delicious as it is, comes second. If you're reading this, you're already ahead of the game--can't believe my dad never told me about this place.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "5kJYTUtFUJT24dWNs6eW8w", "review_id": "2KhdYlrWX00UWTOGPLK0HQ", "text": "Ritos, where the menu was too complicated when it contained both tacos and burros, so they've ditched the tacos, for now. It's just a shack of a house in Garfield, with no signage and nowhere to sit. Who cares? It's muy good.\n\nRito's has its own very authentic homey style of chile sauces. You either love it, or not. Personally I love it. Most people seem to dig the green chile, but I get the same thing every time: Red Mixed (red chile and beans) Burro. This thing will explode on you. No matter how chewy and elastic the delicious tortilla is, that chile is coming out of there whenever it feels like it. For a while, I took to just turning it into a tortilla stew on the provided paper plate. But I have accepted the challenge of keeping it in burro form and am working toward the goal of containing the chile within the burro throughout the whole process. I'll update to 5 stars once I master this, or once the delicious tacos return, whichever comes first.\n\nHarder to get to now that I've moved out of the hood, but well worth the trip each time.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7zJeiY6YGosO7jakhlK91A", "review_id": "QQyjteVJ5BUVfcVLlAeZZA", "text": "I am a harsh critic when it comes to Mexican Food.  My good buddy Paul talked me into coming to this place.  When I asked him what to expect, he was correct in saying: \"Don't worry dude, just get the green on green with a taco on the side and watch the hood life unfold.\"  He was CORRECT!  This place is in the hood and they open at 10:30am for lunch.  The lines get long at about 11am.  They have a video game from the 80s while you wait. They serve drinks in THE CAN so I would suggest getting a 32oz thirstbuster beforehand.  If you go in the summer, you will be HOT in the summer heat as the only place to sit are at the picnic tables located OUTSIDE of course.  If you try to alter your order, you will be SCOWLED AT by the cashier.  However, if you treat her with respect, she will say something in spanish to the old heavy hispanic lady in the kitchen who stirs the chili and the fat lady will either NOD or shake her head.  All in all - a great place to eat!!", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QwO4LVCiPZZdg5URrQfYpw", "review_id": "q_bOu6ezNioUpZV4dQ6pHA", "text": "This is a no-brainer. Go. It has weird hours. Go. The menu is complicated. Go. Good Tex-Mex and Northern Mexican. I was born here and have spent a lot of time in Mexico. I don't mess around with OK Mexican places.\n\nNo frills. No convenience. No BS. Great food.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IjQ7b5-P-F-t0R7jM95yRQ", "review_id": "dwy4ROvSrd1hJg-d8U_4Kw", "text": "This place is awesome! I first ate there ten years ago and not much has changed. There is never, ever, anything bad about seeing a bunch of old ladies in the kitchen cheffing up the goods.\n\nMy personal favorite is the green chili mix burro. Tacos were awesome, but as long as the green chili, beans, and the perfect tortillas remain, I'm a major fan. I like sitting on the picnic tables with my paper plate and my can of fanta holding it down. \n\nBring cash. Be patient. I'd give five stars if they were open later. I've never seen them open on weekends. Anyone know if I'm going at the wrong time?", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "grnREHaMj2lPiem8etHV0A", "review_id": "6C0wCmhdjXrjiC8N8VJ7PA", "text": "There's a place in Yuma, AZ called Chili Pepper which has some of the best Mexican fast food I've ever eaten. Once I moved to Phoenix, there has been a great citywide search by a group of us Yumans to find someone here that reminds us of Chili Pepper's marquee entree: The Bean, Rice & Cheese Burrito (not tm). Carolina's came close. Juan's fell decidedly short. A few other run down shacks that we've tried have always been inconsistant or disappointing...\n\nOne slow mid-morning at work we were trying to figure out a good fast place to get takeout and bring back to the office. Someone mentioned Ritos. Someone mentioned that they have the best bean and cheese burrito. My ears perked up. Upon arriving I noticed that they actually have a bean, rice and cheese burrito on the menu, something that most places have never heard of.\n\nThe burrito itself was HUGE. The salsa can be purchased in a large enough container that the whole burrito can be dipped in (don't laugh, this is an important aspect) and provides enough flavor and kick to compliment the beany goodness inside. After going there 3 times in one week, I am ready to declare this place even BETTER than my once perfect Chili Pepper.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XM6M-WWbCAeLy83jrABkcA", "review_id": "6HRwpMeCpPZ7A3CbaFUA2A", "text": "This place is affectionately called the \"soupy burro\" around the office. On my way there, my fellow lunchies warned about three things:\n\n1)Be cautious of the aluminum plate they serve the burro in, its 2 degrees hotter than the deepest realm of hell and will singe your arm hair if you get too close. \n\n2)The enchilada style burro with a side of beans is two parts molten lava, one part devils breath and two parts awesome. Be warned.\n\n3)If you happen to get the burro traditional (without enchilada sauce) try it Gary style.(He's a guy a work) Get a side of rice with your burro and eat directly over the rice bowl because the burro WILL explode  at some point and it is better to catch the molten lava goodness with your rice than on your pants. Unless you want to melt your legs off.\n\nAll in all, it is good stuff. Small menu, outside seating, cash only, No sign on the building. Sometimes you have to arm-wrestle a junk-yard dog for a place to sit but its worth it.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "h8WBkAyR6fXKBChqmsXbkg", "review_id": "-d1HQ0LUwpxzfR0whCsnEw", "text": "great little patio with good food. be ready for a line and for informal dining. but in a good way. best to go when weather is nice.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dLZeHh0uPNwZ9rr8oSq6RQ", "review_id": "MveVCpoTUd8020xSLOZQNQ", "text": "The Best Bean Burro Enchilada Style EVER!!", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 9, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "mmJzZPMT06-4jRhf5L8laQ", "review_id": "ckrPV74B7t7AQSyZUkP-2g", "text": "This is another one of my absolute favorites in AZ. I've heard some folks pan on other boards but I just flat out don't get it. For people visiting AZ, this is a must go imo. My relatives visiting from Australia requested it as their last meal on their way out of town.\n\nFirst of all, I'm not a big green chili fan. Second of all, Rito's green chile burro is one of my top 3 bites in all of AZ.\n\nTortillas are amazing (homemade), beans are amazing (I guess I'm still a big fan of lard). Unbelievably, beans seem to get even better when you microwave them from the fridge the next day too.\n\nI love the character of the place. It's run by a mother, her daughters & some other relatives. They do what they do & are who they are & don't really care beyond that. I've heard it compared to the Soup Nazi from the Seinfeld episode. My first visit, I did get that vibe but the ladies have been super sweet many, many times. It is a bit tough to find, they have short hours, they only take cash and as the sign says, do NOT approach the window on your cell phone.  \n\nI think at present they quit making tacos because they were too much work & the mom has had some health issues. So basically you get what you get. I say get the green chile burro.\n\nSo they are who they are & do what they do, take it or leave it. I love it.\n\nAs far as the shop, it's basically just a barred window counter you order from, you pick up your food & go outside & eat on picnic-like tables. \n\nThey are open only M-F from 9 - 5ish. Close even a bit earlier on Fridays I think. \n\nThey're on 14th street just south of Roosevelt right across from the school. You'll just see a screen door & that's it. If it's around lunch time, you'll probably see a line as well.\n\nI think the short hours & no evenings, no weekends even add to the obsession for me. Scarcity makes it even more desired.\n\nRight now, I cannot believe how much I'm craving this food.\n\nBTW, the warning about scalding food & soupy burrito are right on. Ended up with a bunch of scalding green chili in my lap my first visit.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NiznCY3sXPh-nkQjoTPFrQ", "review_id": "nhEcH8WePPP4p0rhzLW5YA", "text": "Four words make me salivate:  Rito's.  Green.  Chili.  Burro.  I am actually salivating as I write this on a full stomach.  It's damn the diet kind of food because this is one of life's great pleasures.\n\nThe most important thing about Rito's green chili burro is avoiding a blowout.  A blowout is defined as recklessly biting into the burro and putting too much pressure on the bottom of the tortilla.  This creates a hole in the tortilla and the stew drips all over you.  Not only do you lose out on the greatness of the broth, but you have a mess on your hands.  Avoid a blowout at all costs.\n\nThe best method I have found is to massage the burro from the bottom up so as to get some of the liquid to the top of the tortilla.  Then when you start taking your first few bites, suck in when you bite.  This ensures you get plenty of liquid with each bite and you sufficiently reduce the pressure on the bottom of the tortilla.\n\nIf the unfortunate occurs and you do experience a blowout, the best course of action is to remember the three second rule and quickly lick up all the broth on your hands, fingers, and table.  Sometimes it happens to the best of us so don't be too hard on yourself.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d2RAl63RTdfZF7kcuKcj-g", "review_id": "l_g6ntXnMSgsFveBiO2wAQ", "text": "The bean and cheese chimichanga will destroy your universe and rebuild it as a place that is a stranger to suffering and pain, a beautiful world of rainbows and unicorns.\n\nworth waiting in line.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "re0DJDticmhO6240NfuwEA", "review_id": "9PdLw7XPERVasJFuxgMCWQ", "text": "Muy bueno!  Here's a hidden treasure in the old Garfield barrio.  It's located right next to Garfield Elementary School, so if you passed the school, you went too far.  \n\nWhen you go in, it's like going into someone's house and ordering from their kitchen.  This place is a total hole-in-the-wall.  Also important to note that it is a cash-only establishment.\n\nThey only serve burritos & chimichangas NO TACOS.  Their burritos are extremely runny but extremely yummy and will literally explode in your mouth.  I recommend ordering a dozen tortillas on your way out.  \n\nCheck out Rito's when you're feeling adventurous and wanna hang out the locals in the barrio.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "b87-U2ZwReh80dLWA-ZieA", "review_id": "PlwRk6KbZDLAkSNRyIvnhw", "text": "I seriously thought I was going to cry the day the sign went up: \nNo more tacos. \nSorry. \nThis is not a punishment! \n~Rito's\n\nBut in reality it doesn't matter because everything else on Rito's menu is so wonderful you won't miss the tacos. My favorite - red burro, enchilada style. Amazing.\n\nA couple of things to remember about Rito's:\n-No inside seating, which makes it difficult in the summer.\n-No credit cards accepted.\n-They are always busy, so expect to wait.\n-No use in calling in an order. Every time I have I have waited anyway.\n\nThe last time I was there, my lunch companion said \"I love Carolina's, but this really is the best Mexican food in town.\" Even though I am a HUGE Carolina's fan, I have to agree.\n\nP.S. Word on the street is they occasionally make tacos. If anyone wants to tip me off on taco day, I would greatly appreciate it!", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "fzkO1lGkx8MHhT8S4Rbg3w", "review_id": "-HLofTbwEr54aTv_ZjI-1A", "text": "Had the Green Chile Burro Enchilada Style, with Green sauce - as recommended. La Bomba. I am going to try to frequent this place in the future. I enjoyed the experience. Plenty of customers from all walks of life; Businessmen, families, etc. When I came up to the counter, I was greeted by some very friendly and upbeat employees, and when I asked \"what's good here?\" they replied \"the service!\". I totally agree. About $20 for two to eat your fill, and have a nice relaxing lunch on the patio at the benches. Even the hot-ass 103F plus sun didn't seem to faze me until I was walking back to the car... A PHX favorite. Who says we don't have culture in the Valley??? Oh yeah, CASH ONLY - NO ATM. Grab a $20 at the Circle K around the block.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7pkjLqRLn4UInVwG6FMv6w", "review_id": "ZaqFhwo9o4bsSWObC0HMtg", "text": "this will be short and sweet....\n\nGREEN\nCHILE\nBURRO\nENCHILADA\nSTYLE\n\nIt absolutely does not get any better than Rito's - and yes, as mentioned by others, they do still on occassion make tacos - but they really are not needed when they have the best\n\nGREEN\nCHILE\nBURRO\nENCHILADA \nSTYLE\n\nin town.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yY1XXk5-_B7gS5JjVeYyow", "review_id": "JhUc5v8-0g3SPGYX654bjQ", "text": "Delicious.  Per most the recommendations I read here on Yelp I had the Green Chile Enchilada Style.  The burrito was large and a bit spicy, very good.  I can't recommend it enough.  There were a few minor negatives.  Service is a bit slow, no fountain soda and menu options are limited to burritos, chimis and a couple of tostadas, but as long as you know this going in you will be very happy.  Bottom line = Great food at reasonable prices.  \n\nThey were also serving Tacos when I was there 8/3/09.  I've noticed some reviews say they stopped serving them, but they must on occasion.  They are not back on the menu, but they had a cardboard sign at the counter stating that they were for sale that day.\nLastly, it has been stated in other reviews, but in case you missted it Rito's is Cash Only.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wt6585C8WtScTX-bqq84hw", "review_id": "VO_MCeCYZIF5fkOVyVADOA", "text": "This place is great. Everyone knows that the best mexican food can either be found in businesses located inside of a strip mall or an old house. They stick to what they know, the green chile/bean burro was ridiculously good.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "urjcdkdIKZA5JCbh9CopBA", "review_id": "-Aa-kUeNXuN3Y85fxUtaVw", "text": "No tacos!!!! without the tacos...... I won't be back but loved the tacos.......I used to rate it 5 stars... The taco sauce was great too... You could still taste them four hours later.  the line out the door unless you show up before 11 am. the lack of parking. cash only. nasty falling apart tables with zero shade unless you want to sit under that tree on fresh bird shit. No more tacos. No more Ritos. I had this stupid friend from New Hampshire  who tried to go at night and a cop asked him what the hell was he thinking? The cop said get the hell out of here! It was testament to how good the tacos were though.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8leVoQakIF9OfyikF7Yu5g", "review_id": "fZSoCPzaCrORltcA0U7rQg", "text": "Eating this Green Chili burro, green chili enchilada style is like  winning the lottery 3 times in a row.\n\nThis has to be one of the greatest food stuff I had ever eaten in my life. Perfect blend of spice and all the other goodness.\n\nEven when I burped it up, I wished for chunks to come up so I could re-eat it again.\n\nIf I could give it 12 stars I would! I need to quit my job and just live in their patio area and eat these until I die.\n\nCash only, open Monday - Friday, 9am - 4pm.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "nHKYXypVAz3mwNUVVUu4VA", "review_id": "Wzgq4nT9lhIMACY0jJIZ5Q", "text": "I went to Ritos expecting that I would love it, I have other friends that swear by this place and we have pretty similar taste. They had been telling me for months to go try out Ritos, so one afternoon I finally dragged myself over there. I went between 11 -  12 and there was no line and just a few people outside, I ordered a burrito aaaaand MEH. I don't get it, it wasn't a very good burrito. It wasn't bad or anything, but I didn't really enjoy it and almost didn't want to finish it. I told my friends this and they disowned and vowed to never talk to me again. I decided I better try to save my friendships and make sure my taste buds didn't die or something so I went to Carolinas the next day and their food was amazing as usual. So apparently something is wrong with me because I don't think Ritos is the greatest ever and now my friends won't ever talk to me again. I might go back to try Ritos again someday, but only because I value my friendships...", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GlVIC6S7gs2MgWp89oDu7Q", "review_id": "06tF95cx7hneDAQkSUVr1A", "text": "Lots of flavor, their enchilada sauce is off the hook, order anything \"enchilada style\" and you will not be disappointed. Great food, great price.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UGa1Aqh06x4b8jS4j0Ff7Q", "review_id": "Upwc4N3wd4QbyPCeVNpEeg", "text": "This place is the best! They stopped doing tacos, but if your lucky! they do have them call before you go! Some outside seating (picnic tables) no seating inside. Take away only.They also have another location!!! Yea! In a strip mall on 51 ave & orangewood. They do serve \"tacos\" at this location!", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "h8WBkAyR6fXKBChqmsXbkg", "review_id": "OeNB-czxZ8HJjjbx_L1oTw", "text": "Red burro enchilada style with rice and a Diet Coke. Eat it out on the patio with the stray dogs. I love it.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SW9HDtbfxDGgGn_rkgCNkg", "review_id": "j2qvAQKRfdhj-nhu8qg_YQ", "text": "Ok so one warning they do not accept anything accept cash. both the red and green burritos are amazing the tenderness of the meat shows they take time making it. The menu is small and straight forward seating is all outside. Place can be hard to find for the first timer so watch for a red brick building with metal security doors at 15th St. Garfield. Now I'm craving it...haha oh one more thing its only open for lunch.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "oIVsVM8H273aoT1JUmsDIg", "review_id": "3CgKdr_kV9u_bmnU661MaQ", "text": "A friend told me about Rito's, referring to it as reminiscent of Seinfeld's \"The Soup Nazi\" place.  Okay, so there is no surly Eastern European dude barking at you, but it does have the whole waiting in a long line, preparing a head of time what you'll order, and leaving with a delicious meal feeling.  \n\nYes, this place is busy. Depending on when you go, there may be a line outside the building, and a tedious wait.  But all of that is in comparison to the heartbreaking, taste-bud savoring meal you will have.\n\nI've had their infamous green chile burro and their just as famous (I think everything on the menu is famously good) bean burro.  And, of course, both have been enchilada style.  I can't even imagine not having their complexly flavored sauce smothered all over my burros. My next menu try?  Well, they aren't even on the menu, but their tacos.  I guess you just have to ask for them, and if they made them that day, you can claim it to be your lucky day. \n\nThe portions are huge and the prices are small.  A great business model, in my opinion!  And, I'm sure one of the many reasons why people keep coming back to Rito's. I know I will be!", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lRrkwHgmT_AMRJMIRHJMPw", "review_id": "nNCgM5BEkyAbXEf17FwJ4w", "text": "Delicious!!!! Get either the Red or Green chili burro Enchilada style.... and get some extra sauce too..... Most people seem to go after the green chili with red sauce.... I kind of liked the red chilli a little better... both spectacular!!", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bj9wNeEIdJulpKiVYZhYdw", "review_id": "Uu5cMRuEubDIA4_RvKN50w", "text": "Let's get one thing straight, this is New Mexican style food. And its delicious. Watch out for the lunch crowd, as the line builds out the door by 12pm. As everyone else seems to agree, go with the chili (either red or green) burro, enchilada style. The best thing about it is the New Mexican style sauce.\n\nIf you're looking for authentic Mexican, there's better.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wo4b_NZrBfWLoPE0c_9Qng", "review_id": "hjoVKBYOGpV8BBNdyQNIug", "text": "Oh man, this is so good. But everything is full of lard.  I leave here every time with a huge stomach and go home and take a nap for a few hours afterwards.   But so so good.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_8eGLKjVpGK_mxwM8mlOgA", "review_id": "AwKytYE73UCQAGaspinStg", "text": "My ex took me here a few years ago and when we walked in I thought to myself what the hell is he thinking and I refused to order anything, after he got his food he forced me to try it and I did. OMG it was so good we rushed back over and I ordered some tacos and have been hooked ever since. \n\nThe tacos are a little pricy and grease but they are the best, I have drove about 12 miles on a short lunch break just to get these addictive tacos. If you have never been you need to go but make sure it is after lunch and before 5.\n\nGreat food", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LZ1ZdzWoyXfQewx3amtkuA", "review_id": "JNNxBJcoA-e8FLOPXeEx4g", "text": "Oh man! I normally love mission style burritos with a ton of different things in them but this place makes me love one ingredient burritos. You cannot lose with their green chili burrito. I prefer getting the burrito enchilada style because the sauce is absolutely perfect and it is covered with cheese. (who doesn't like cheese?)\n\nIts a no frills place with a simple menu and everything is great.\n\nTacos are not served every day but if you happen to be there when they are being sold they are worth trying. \n\nIf you go to phoenix and want awesome take-out mexican food; this is the spot.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "5kJYTUtFUJT24dWNs6eW8w", "review_id": "42g5ZXOb4dFbwTTwkGIGnA", "text": "I've just remembered another benefit of Rito's!\n\nHadn't been in months, but whilst dragging a Rito's virgin (my friend John) for his first visit, we lucked into a rare taco day. YAY!\n\nBut that's not the benefit... the new upside is what happened to my downside. I ate about 2000 calories and spent the rest of the day getting rid of about 5000 calories. Went in fast, came out faster!\n\nEat delicious food - lose weight. Nothing better.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "VgjgoQDmWTDXrWj3MqJRRw", "review_id": "tK6GGdZNIRTrsDfBOBfqIQ", "text": "I drove up to this place and wasn't sure I was in the right spot but then I saw a little open sign and cars kept parking and going in so I followed. \n\nI was tempted to get the green burrito enchilada style because everyone on here said to. And everyone before me in line was ordering it. But I had exploring to do so I figured if I got something crunchy I'd be able to pick it up and eat it in the car. \n\nI got back to the car and opened my rice and bean chimichanga expecting it to be a regular sized fried burrito and omg it was huge! It was topped with sour cream and guacamole  so I thought I would just cut it all up and then eat it as I drove. I took one bite. Then another. Then another. And before I knew it it was gone. And I hadn't even left the parking lot. \n\nI feel ashamed. My only complaint is that this place is not in Sacramento.\n\nEdit: I went back yesterday with the mom and we got a green chili burrito enchilada style. Couldn't resist. This time we ate outside. And it was yummy", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M6oU3OBf_E6gqlfkLGlStQ", "review_id": "TOH49jMW0wAcb1iWQ4vGKA", "text": "Their food is so good they need metal bars to protect it. Seriously the order and pick up windows are behind bars, but it may be due to the neighborhood.\n\nThis is a place the Yelp is good for. There is no way you will find this driving by as its off the main road and has no sign on the outside. The only indication was the line of people going out the door.  \n\nSeating is limited to some dilapidated picnic tables on the adjacent patio. \n\nThe menu board is quite simple only listing burritos and chimi changas and tostadas, apparently there are some off menu options that are not posted.\n\nI ordered the a bean chimi changa, It was a bean burrito deep fried and then dolloped with guacamole and sour cream there was cheese sprinkled on top of this. It was served on a small bed of shredded lettuce in a white container.\n\nThe Beans are flavorful and runny like a bean dip, the fried tortilla was great a it should be, the guacamole was a neon green fake variety and the sour cream was cold and firm . \n\nThere were down sides, the price was a bit steep considering the location, potion size and lack of seating. They ration the hot sauce and charge $.15 for a thimble or $.50 for a small cup.  Drink are cans of soda only. And the line was long and poorly structured. this is why it only gets 3 stars, the food is good but the drawbacks hurt it. \n\nAlso Note CASH ONLY", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "jy1qPe0Tz3ewHacAtshmBw", "review_id": "39H_WqNlpLsp4w9regD1ug", "text": "Red Chile Burro, Enchilada Style. \nDONE AND DONE!\n\nShow up on Saturday or Tuesday and you MIGHT be blessed with tacos made by Nana. I've been coming here for 5 years (which makes me a newbie) and while at first I thought the burros were a bit off in the red chile/tortilla ratio, you won't forget the flavor of the red chile. One morning, you'll wake up after a night of too much fun and CRAVE Rito's.\n\nFamily owned and operated this little gem is worth the weight (and wait) in gold. Just don't forget...cash only!", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "y2Zi5sQox_4bPOuJTqyeaQ", "text": "Well, I finally know where Rito's is. It's in the hood, surrounded by scary shit I don't like. \n\nWent to Rito's for lunch (don't think they are open for dinner nor would I go if they were) on the day after super bowl and every creepy tattooed head cholo in the neighborhood was there. I was freaked the hell out through my entire meal wondering if I should really be there. I grew up around these people, in Maryvale, and regularly go to Sunnyslope and have no issues. Maybe it was the fact there were no other white people nearby, and I was in the middle of a residental neighborhood, which made me feel as though I had walked into some gang's territory. \n\nI was still able to eat my meal though. I ordered the red chimi enchilada style. OH SNAP! That was the best chimi I think I have ever had. The food here is not eally cheap perse, but it is a cheap restaurant if that says anything. I wholeheartedly felt that I would go back on a regular basis if not for two things 1) it weren't in the location it's in and 2) it weren't so high fat.\n\nAt least go try it once, and take CASH.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "AYGHNy8gPxl2Q-etTT3hZw", "review_id": "RaMdNZ1D6MW85AKA-w9IUg", "text": "Rito's easily has the best red chile and beans in the world, maybe even universe- now that Pluto is not a planet. \n\nDon't be scared by the wussies that say the area is scary- I guess when you live in Sun City- the big city can be scary. On any given day the place will be packed with city workers, CPAs, medical staff from Good Sam, teachers and the occasional sketchy dude. \n\nThis family owned spot puts out amazingly good food. The menu is limited-but it's all about quality not quantity. I do not feel that the food is overpriced at all. You are buying fresh made food with soul-if you want heartless crap hit Taco Hell on McDowell. \n\nIf you live a charmed life and they're selling tacos when you are there- for the love of heysoos- buy three. The guacamole tacos are amazing. If they were to become illegal- I would rob old people so I could support my habit.\n\nIf only they would step up their game and offer fountain drinks- that would be great. Cans of soda do not help during hot summer months.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZMXfIGWKLr5cq4TIlKTQpQ", "review_id": "484Kuf888oKmvChJV6narw", "text": "The best enchilada style burros in town.  And if you like New Mexican style food, possibly the best anywhere.  I go there about twice a year, yet think about it twice a week.  It's like a drug for me.  I have to ration myself fearing I'd become an addict.  \n\nI only go before 11:45 or after 1:30 for obvious reasons.  (Keep that between us please). There is limited outdoor seating and to-go isn't an option for me.  I couldn't possibly resist smelling the food while I drive back.  \n\nTips:\nBring cash\nBe weary of wearing a white shirt\nExpect to share your air space with a few flies.  \nThe tables are mesh, so scratch anything white.\nRitos 101 - Green or red chili burro, enchilada sytle...GET REAL!!!", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tdoL4Un5_hy_rJxEFLLOjw", "review_id": "_FLwMwx1LcNLuFmdEUo5Wg", "text": "The first time I went to Rito's, my coworker and I happily drove off, chatting about how we couldn't wait to get back to the office to finally see what all the fuss is about.  Well we truly could NOT wait. We had to pull in at the parking lot of a church, not one block away from there because the aroma was just too much! Honest!\n\nRito's wouldn't be as fun without the Soup-Nazi attitude of the people running the joint.  I think it's hilarious. It's a Phoenix landmark and a MUST for out-of-towners.\n\nAnd they CAN be that way to us. They can require cash only. Make you keep your mouth shut unless ordering EXACTLY what is on the VERY LIMITED menu and nothing more.  As far as ordering goes, I ought to add that the word \"ordering\" is misleading. We don't \"order\" our lunch at Rito's. We request.\n\nThese people are serious and so am I. I want my bean/cheese/enchilada style and I will do whatever it takes to get it. Don't come with me and get an attitude with them or I'll rip your head off. I will NOT be 86ed from Ritos on account of you! But you can cry on my shoulder as I wolf down my burrito. I understand.\n\nOnly thing I want to correct, which I think is unfair in some other reviews: the neighborhood isn't as bad as people like to say. Yeah there is gang activity, but come on. When was the last time some innocent person just getting their lunch was assaulted or shot in the Garfield neighborhood?  Can't remember? That's because the trouble makers usually make trouble for themselves and each other and don't usually bother the rest of us. \n\nBottom line, if you can't handle central phoenix, stick with your local tacobell/pizzahut/kentuckyfriedchicken drive thru in anthem.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Mmew2rqnwj8FW3qD9wsaQQ", "review_id": "wdWSTTsVFhX9GJkN9HCVpQ", "text": "This place has central phoenix written all over it. I've ate her a few times and both times it has been delicious. It's just one of those places where you can just feel the \"Phoenician\" in. Personally, I love the tacos, but they only serve them on a few days. The green burritos enchilada style are also a favorite. The venue is cute and comfy, very minimal. It's also pretty hood, but unless you're from Ohio or something, it's not too sketchy. There are bright painted picnic tables outdoors. The crowd is diverse, from office workers, familys, youngsters ect. Everyone is there to just grab some yummy food and eat. I like the fact that it's in a neighborhood, it's a nice feel. It's very busy during lunch hours, so any time after 1:30 is perfect to drop by and grab a bite. :)", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "Hyhmpb3UnbjtSEXvgviCow", "review_id": "JQwWhx5I2lew4ixdThHXZQ", "text": "I fear the backlash, but I must be honest. I thought it was meh.\n\nWe managed to get in before the crazy line; it helped that it was raining outside.\n\nGot the Green Chile Burrito Enchilada style as recommended.  Good quality meat; sauce was ok. I think I would have preferred the burrito dry but with their hot sauce.\nHubby felt the same about his Red Chile Burrito.  \n\nI'm always happy to patronize a local mom&pop place, but I don't see all the hype.  Am I just spoiled by LA Mexican food?  Perhaps.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "KAlrXgWYcNrwoQOvnGtgtg", "review_id": "1zZAtJOmB4DfsdviQQDYnw", "text": "The best enchilada style burrito I have ever had. \n\nIf you catch them on a day they are making tacos... you are in for a treat. \n\nshort and sweet :)", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "E83jZ7j07Hx-RcRiTbA_kg", "review_id": "PdFNd3IBm022Zh80IoaeSg", "text": "Ritos, you make damn good burritos!\n\nI FINALLY made it down to Ritos on a day off several months back.  I had been hearing about this place from a friend who works downtown and frequently stops in for lunch.  Unfortunately for me I work in North Scottsdale and this place is only open M-F during lunch hours. \n\nRitos is pretty much a hole in the wall.  The screen door entrance in a neighborhood setting makes you wonder if you have the right place or will be walking in on a family sitting in their living room watching television.  There is no seating inside and only a few options on the menu.  I ordered the green chili burrito with rice and beans which was one of the best I've ever had.  The meal had probably about 2,000 calories and was worth every bite!  There is picnic table seating outside which would be perfect this time of year...summer, not so much.\n\nOne day, I will return again!  \n\nSuggestion - at least be open even for just a little bit on Saturday or Sunday...pretty please?!", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "L3XWX_dd8_pYnRSMdppjDg", "review_id": "L_7R1JrKzLDKvAVrdOewAQ", "text": "I am so very sad that I don't work anywhere near Rito's, because I would frequent them for lunch if I did! Instead I am left with being able to go once in a while when I am either home for lunch or just happen to be in this part of town.\n\nI was lucky enough to be in this part of town a few weeks back, which  was why I was able to try Rito's for the first time. \n\nI went along with the many suggestions on Yelp and ordered the Green Chile Burrito Enchilada Style. I also ordered a side of Refried Beans. They were both full of flavor and worth every penny. I don't mind the price so much if my Mexican food is worth it! \n\nThe amount of food was enormous! I had enough for a snack the next day! I am looking forward to going back as soon as I possibly can!!\n\nThank you Yelp! Once again you succeeded in helping me find a really great place to eat!", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "vsXP832M0kOxKpfduD7dWw", "review_id": "76BggWZcoc7bLqT37hqGPA", "text": "I've gotta go with A-OK on this one. Not quite ready to commit to being \"a fan,\" yet. \n\nTo me, being \"a fan\" would mean I would be willing to drive from North Central Phoenix all the way downtown, devil-may-care style on a work day, to wait in line and put up with the slamming of the metal door every time a customer's lunch order was fulfilled. (That's not a complaint, mind you. It was cool. All part of the charm.)\n\nYou see, dinner is not an option. They're only open until 4. \n\nThat said, I obeyed Robert M.'s instructions and ordered a green chile burrito, enchilada style with a side of beans. The beans were runny but good for dipping my bites of burrito. The sauce that made it  \"enchilada style\" had a good heat. \n\nI was pleased. It was \"A-OK.\" I'd go back. Just probably not devil-may-care on a work day.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "TroANF3f2PuYeVfSItxxaw", "review_id": "oBbapSSkU-OG0ZkC5oTfdQ", "text": "It was just that A-Ok, nothing that special.\n\nWe got a red and a green burrito enchilada style. The meat was really tender, but other than that it lacked that over the top flavor I'm looking for. The prices are pretty cheap, and the place is definitely authentic but that doesn't always automatically put it in the awesome category.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ky9pQ8AKufvZ63IxR41jGg", "review_id": "Ye-L-Ne2QYXd_IWtfD2cow", "text": "Now while i am not a huge fan of Mexican food...my  wife is and that is why i am reviewing this place...because she sends me to this \"hood\" on a regular basis. When we were here in June she went twice in the same week and i have already there again since we moved here. She loves the the Burrito enchilada style with green sauce and rice and beans. I promise you when you get this food they put it in a container that keeps it hot for at least 3 hours...and i mean hot people. Now there are only about 5 items on the menu...and i will post those pics as well...and you will see that this Mexican food is expensive.\n\nDespite all of that though there is always a crowd at this neighborhood spot...and you will see people from all walks of life there for lunch every single day. Now noticed i said lunch because they only stay open to about 4pm and then they are ghost folks...LOL. So i have to say if you want authentic Mexican food and don't mind going to the \"hood\" to get it...it will be the best 8 bucks you ever spent on Mexican food...at least that's what my wife thinks...LOL. Eat, Drink, and be Merry my friends!!!!", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fgVV7T1cTZRHb2M77_DV9g", "review_id": "L-U7l-fneMsPWyX9aAH3xg", "text": "I am from the San Francisco Bay area, on business in Phoenix. Let me keep it simpler and straight to the point; Rito's makes the best wet burrito  that I have ever had, the tender seasoned beef, and rich smoky enchilada sauce is absolutley incomprable. You must be able to 'move,' in a real neighborhood so if you are the 'coorprate,' type, keep your sorry behind in the hotel! If you are, however, a real person who likes real mexcan, A Rito's burro is as good as it gets! \n\nPS-really friendly customer service, and sweethearts behingd the counter make for an even better experience!", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YiuCu8bWN3moIhhhfvp0CA", "review_id": "V6D1VUHTYnQeAtk-X8J3fg", "text": "Rito's is as good as they say. One of my coworkers is moving in a month and we've pledged to go to Rito's at least once a week because she knows how much she'll miss it when it's gone. \n\nEveryone loves their green chili burro but I just wanted to put a plug in for their tostadas; I always get a bean tostada and a guacamole tostada. So delicious and flavorful but you won't get that heavy, sleepy, mid-afternoon food coma that their burros tend to induce.\n\nI echo all the negatives prior reviewers have mentioned: the staff is often rude, they only accept cash (seriously?), it's situated in a random not-so-nice neighborhood, and there's only crappy picnic table seating. But I still think the positives outweigh these significant gripes, I just recommend taking it to go and eating it back at the office! Mmm now I'm craving a guacamole tostada...", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1Y0FNejhQg47mBpTK0EDEA", "review_id": "YCOEU5yU7vkRqod6DN4CTQ", "text": "Since I moved to San Francisco, I have sometimes contemplated going to Phoenix, buying as many Rito's burritos as I could afford, and bringing them back to my freezer for emergencies.  I LOVE this place.  This is real Mexican food.  They serve salad with the Mexican food here in the bay.  If this place opened up on Geary in SF, there would be lines around the block!  Have a Red Chili and bean burrito enchilada style with a taco.  You will come back.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4GBlFEDgO3BTiIVZCS_21w", "review_id": "teo83W4XsvlFLM_fSbcN2A", "text": "Oh Rito's, how you haunt me.  I know you're not good for me.  You're really not working with my intentions of \"getting into shape\" and \"eating better.\"  \n\nOh well, you are so delicious.  \n\nRito's is a cute little hole in the wall in the middle of a residential neighborhood.  In my younger, less adventurous years I wouldn't have stopped here.  I would have missed out.\n\nThey only have a few options - red chile vs green chile, burrito vs chimi, rice and beans or no.  That pretty much covers it.  But what they lack in variety, they make up for in quality.  It's gooey, cheesy and delicious.  My personal favorite which I get nearly every time is the green chile chimi enchilada style.  If you don't know, enchilada style means smothered in sauce and cheese.  Sure it's messy, but it doesn't get any tastier.\n\nDon't believe there is indoor seating, so you are left either taking it to-go or sitting on their outdoor patio.  That's all well and good when it is 70 degrees out.  But 100+ with humidity?  I'll take mine to go for now.  \n\nDefinitely worth a try if you enjoy mexican food.  My only other complaint is that they close early (4pm, I believe) so dinner is not an option.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pQlQ5B6rkPjPdinD1BjuIg", "review_id": "li-2Cg8DHkOUxB1SLj33Hg", "text": "This place is fantastic, and is one of the reasons I love Yelp.  I would have never found this place otherwise, even if you spotted me the square mile that it's located in.  It's the ultimate hole-in-the-wall, and the best Mexican food I've ever eaten.\n\nI have some thrilling news to share.  THERE IS ANOTHER RITO'S (opened by the son of the owner).  It's every bit as good and may be more convenient for you.  It's at 51st Ave. and Orangewood - Rito's Burritos in the little strip mall.  Naturally I tested the green chile burro enchilada style and it was exactly the same, right down to the oversized pie plate.  Ahhh...\n\nDon't worry, for those that are concerned Rito's is going corporate, the new place still has those stylish iron bars between you and the kitchen, and although it has bathrooms, they are perpetually \"under repair,\" according to the glossy, pre-printed sign they've mounted on the wall.  And of course it's still cash-only.  So they have preserved that special charm. \n\nI know this will make the line longer at the new place, but it would be unfair not to share the good news, especially when I learned about the original from here.  Enjoy!", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RL3exTbJkDfOmlB5ByaPdA", "review_id": "Oaf7Uuf_OYMzwm1NbkpS5Q", "text": "Green Chili Burrito Enchilada style.  They only make a few items, it's in da hood, and there is a line of people in suits out front every time I go. \n\nJust one drawback, and it's no surprise, they take cash only.  That just sucks cuz sometimes I want to stop even when I don't have cash in my pocket.  Also, I think the hours are somewhat limited to just lunch.  \n\nRito's is a WIN.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d95On_QNeQPr01pRNzHa5w", "review_id": "2cUL_ndaVG24I0q6Pm229A", "text": "I have to say I was a bit disappointed. I drove 40 minutes out of my way to have one of these great green chile burritos...I was at least expecting pulled beef, not beef squares.  The sauce was decent, had a good kick, but there was wayyy too much of it with no chips to eat it with? SHAME on them for no chips and salsa!!!!! For $8 there was very little amount of beef inside swimming in green chile sauce-How did they get all that green chile sauce to stay in there!? We ate it on the picnic tables outside in the 107 degree heat while we got bitten by ants.  It's a pretty sketchy neighborhood, so I would make this a lunch time experience if you must try it for yourself.  Come packin' some heat if you don't want to end up like 'boys in da hood' LOL", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GlVIC6S7gs2MgWp89oDu7Q", "review_id": "Iix_ZtTuwcBdopU-SlTmFA", "text": "Well, it's been over a year since last time I ate here. Rito's isn't exactly close to work, but I decided to have the same thing. Green burro, enchilada style and it was just as good as I remembered it to be. This sauce has to be made from scratch, it taste like the home made sauce that mom would use when making the Christmas tamales. Wow! pure heaven.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B_leEp0XWSNi5_HQ_BLAAg", "review_id": "faM4NcID-FGEGvObbDC0Ow", "text": "the sun shines again when i eat a rito's green chili burrito, and double rainbows appear when i eat the tacos.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "43vVsMbxAgfhzNte1FzEEA", "review_id": "u_Euy7gORJgr-EFLHDR56Q", "text": "How could this have anything other than a 5 star review?!?!\n\nAll the losers that don't appreciate a small menu can... you know, shove where yo mamma don't wanna see.\n\nThe green burrito is amazing on its own.  Try the chimi-green-mix, or better yet, try the chimi-green-mix-enchilada style.  YOUR TASTE BUDS WILL HAVE ORGASMS!!!  \n\nI'm serious...", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GzMh3V8oVBoII38x1GpajQ", "review_id": "FAqr_Edp7g68DQPtJGI-nw", "text": "Yummy.\n\nGreen chili chimichanga enchilada-style is the way to GO. I got the plain green chili burro and was basically making my own enchilada-style with the sauce, guac and other toppings from my boyfriend's plate. It was amazing. \n\nYou pay extra for the enchilada-style, for guac, for cheese and even for extra hot sauce (it's homemade). Though still not expensive, the pricier your meal gets, the more delicious it gets. It's worth a bit more to add extra flavor to the burros, which I actually thought was rather plain without my doctoring.\n\nRito's is a cash-only take out place with some picnic tables outside, and at lunch time it was hopping with people. The only negatives I can see are that it's set up sort of like a bank teller, so you feel quite disconnected to the staff the whole time. I also couldn't find the bathroom to wash my hands after my messy food, nor could I find any extra napkins.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RAWy3YCE-jwfyuGvwzUaqQ", "review_id": "FK79y-QWcDr-ByC43FOq0g", "text": "Was my first time eating at Rito's. I knew that I wanted the Chimi-Enchilada Style. My friend suggested I do the Red. I have no idea what the difference is. We ordered a side of rice and my friend suggested to pour the rice in the container over the sauce. It was very delicious. I am all for dives but this place was not the best set-up for eating in so we took the food to a park and ate it. The crowd is a nice mostly working class lot's of utility type workers. They only take cash and the drinks are canned but cold. Very simple limited menu but it is good.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hDANOMKLeEqwzytjxAuZWg", "review_id": "2QGSxD3bIO8LtCaqz57H2w", "text": "Best green chili burritos in the valley! Enchilada-style is excellent, but regular style is just as good. They have tacos and tostadas every once in a while, but I wasn't impressed. They just don't compare to the burritos. The red chili burrito is best with beans, enchilada style with a side of rice, but you have to go with the GREEN chili burrito first if it's your first time. I never get anything else now.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jopndPrv-H5KW2CfScnw9A", "review_id": "HD0ldce1H6YNlJRqKTeBOw", "text": "I think Rito's is overpriced for what you get. The burritos look huge because they use an over sized tortilla that hides the tiny amount of meat they use so most bites are filled with tortilla not meat. If the green chile burrito I ordered was filled with meat then maybe it would be worth $8. The beans were above average and I thought their salsa was amazing even though they charge 25 cents for two tablespoons of it. I expected to be blown away by the food here but it tasted just like the food I grew up eating. It made me want to hug my mom :)", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "0qIsBt4EzBDCKrIviV55Ew", "review_id": "_WRHkHrF6sMLRxDws1fcag", "text": "it does Not get more REAL than this my friends.\n\nAs I journey deeper into the Mexican Culture I find so many jewels.  Ritos Mexican Take out steps out to be a staple for what Phoenix has to  offer.\n\nWow, Green Chili Burritos! I love the bee burritos, and defiatly has a spicy kick to it.  Take a Venture into a Phoenix neighborhood to find great burritos and tacos on Tuesdays. \n\n\n\nAh the Haters,   this place is so good it has started a small group of haters blogging about their disappointment.   I find this hater yelp phenomenon in many great restaurant concepts.  If so many people love the place the force is balanced with a group of haters that must respond to so many positive comments.  \n\nDestination location for sure\n\nLet me know what you think, \nKevin", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Xz1w0h7wDI22IZKi-CnrHA", "review_id": "Pju9bpeETxJkz4BqGqaTdg", "text": "Rito's Mexican food is as good as it gets. Literally \"hole in the wall\" kind of place. Everything made is fresh and made to order. The bean burrito enchilada style is what I always get and it's awesome. When they have tacos, those too are really good, some of the best I've had. This is a go to place if you're in the area and just want a quick lunch. Great people and amazing food!", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2Cp3egNfPgb6GTfttn0RiA", "review_id": "KluQDW2M77V0NU_ivDYq_w", "text": "My mouth is salivating just from writing this review. I recently moved out of state and out of everything, friends included, Rito's Burritos are what I miss most. Juicy burritos full of flavor and filling as well... which means a lot to me because I eat like a man.\n\n...Although the staff all look/act like they're employed against their will... that's the only bad thing I can say about this place. Delicioso!", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TMVr4sJ1yAQoaR4h_C_C7g", "review_id": "Q19yiszSq0y3P-GL-_9TqA", "text": "Absolutely amazing! Pretty much take a guess and pray they are open.. Tried several different weekends and they were on siesta.\n\nWorth the wait! The drive! Whatever sacrifice you need to make, do it.\n\nTo give you an idea of how much my honey and I love this place... I am 6 months prego with our first child, you would think he has pictures of me on his phone. Kid you not it is a picture of his burrito at Ritos!", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8LAf67lQTjtsS98E55MYrg", "review_id": "VDED7RZWwOe1bL8d5Y3FgQ", "text": "This place used to be really good. They made the best tacos (which they don't make anymore) and green chili. The green chili has gone down hill you can tell they are cutting corners. They have raised their prices which is completely unjustified due to the quality going down. This place has now become nothing more than an eye sore and nuisance to the local neighborhood. Close your doors and move on.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EP3cGJvYiuOwumerwADplg", "review_id": "slq7F95sDQPdnCjzDPj-JQ", "text": "Maybe one of the best bean and cheese burritos I have ever eaten....except the beans were so runny it was like thick soup in a flour tortilla.  The place is in an old house with seating outside, cash only and just like Chipotle there are 3-4 items on the menu.  Either you get a burrito, chimi, or tostada with either beans, red, or green chili.  You probably cant go wrong with anything here since this place has obviously been open here forever and the service is OK but that is how it goes with authentic Mexican food places.  I'll go back soon....", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D4wXAuRN4KzniEYbhbJZJw", "review_id": "J1KibCw-SEIsM0WxN3XeKw", "text": "best burritos in Phoenix, quick, quality that you don't find many places.  If you happen to come on a day that they are making tacos too you have to try them!", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "sWtIduPNp6MtUPrGnDcb8Q", "review_id": "sA7K_JDVKUSOmKuuj3riKQ", "text": "I'm pretty sure that my mom fed me Rito's bean burritos in the womb. My family has picked up takeout burritos from here since as far as I can remember. You know, back when (my hood) Coronado and Garfield neighborhoods were considered the ghetto instead of historic! :) That said, the building is small and traditional Mexican style with brick arches donning the ranch-style architecture and nothing more than a couple of plastic chairs to sit on while you wait for your order. I remember the days when this was the best kept secret in town, but I am glad they're gaining some more momentum and praise! \n\nQuite simply, this is my favorite burrito of all time. Their beans are so delicious due to their salty, runny, lardy goodness, and I beg that they never ever change!  The tortillas that they wrap them in are heavy duty and freshly made and ever plentiful! There is nothing more original than these and nothing quite like them in the rest of the Valley! Hallelujah, Rito's burritos, you are fond memories in my past, part of the joy in my present, and I always look forward to you in my future!", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-L0ro3RB-TSN8y1YzEaDkQ", "review_id": "SF6OQjKDOhC2XOopdkZ1pQ", "text": "The best enchilda sauce and red chili con carne that I have ever had.   The flavors epitomize the Soronan Style of Mexican cuisine.  I recommend the red chili burrito - enchilada style.  As for the restaurant itself, it is a 'take out' restaurant with outdoor seating, only.   In short, words cannot expalin how delicious the food is.   You have to try it for yourself.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kp4yWZBgRB2eVZ0cRh_pOw", "review_id": "NX-DeKIiqey8fa5xiGyDCQ", "text": "Green Mixed Chimi, you are the death of me!\n\nRito's is the In and Out of mexican food. Made with great products and frankly their lack of selection is what makes them so good. Make good food and make it right.\n\nBest Chimi that has ever entered my mouth.\n\nMy waistline is somewhat grateful that there is not a chain of Rito's especially with in 10 minutes of my house. Rito's is always a treat when I am downtown working. \n\nOh and the counter help is pretty easy on the eyes to.... And they laugh at my jokes so hey, winning!", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4OFp34tCTh9Pps5nsjt_lw", "review_id": "FMsdZtQpADr5f4rQLBcvNQ", "text": "Best food ever!!!  Just need tacos back.  I have been eating here since 1982 and have been a loyal customer ever since.  Best beans and green chili in town!", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ESrdXpT1yF7KZX52bPpnJg", "review_id": "c4GlqOQSgJGFCUBaX5A76w", "text": "When I meet people from out of town and they ask me \n\"Where do we go to get really good, authentic Mexican food?\" \nmy answer will always and forever be RITOS!\n\nDEEEEE-LICIOUS chimichangas and the best green chile this side of any freaking river. Occasionally they will have a daily special, but most days it's just the 6 to 8 things they have to chose from on their little menu board. They don't advertise it, but they will make cheese crisps for your little ones. My daughter still hasn't gotten into eating beans or spicy chicken or beef, and a couple of times they made her a quesadilla.\n\nDon't be put off by the super huge line of people coming out the door, you will want to wait for this food. Make sure you have the time to find parking and wait. The reward is worth it.\nIt's cash only and they close a little after lunch time. They have canned sodas for you to sip on and a small patio around the corner for you to sit and enjoy your food.\nSeriously. SO GOOD!", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 11, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "W_h2y9jHVSYiHIyM5yNu9Q", "review_id": "sp-xoBftDuY1HE2gL2ce0g", "text": "Heaven in the 'Hood!\n\nOctober 15th, 2010 - The last time I had the pleasure of stuffing my face with a green chili burrito from this little restaurant-equivalency of an orgasm. The following day I was off to California, where I would live, away from home for the first time in my entire life. 700+ miles away from my friends, FINE! Hundreds of miles away from my Mom and Dad, NO PROBLEM! Light years away from my little brother and my only niece, COOL! But no Rito's Green Chili burrito within 715 miles, HELL NO! This is where I draw the line. I am currently constructing a full-proof plan to move my little family and I from San Jose, back to Phoenix! Because this is bullshit!", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZirtwB_QHFUGX_7x02jf5Q", "review_id": "Hop9dDEysATHyBwSgz_Yyw", "text": "This place confirms why \"hole in the wall\" places are the best places to get food. Its virtually impossible to find the place but once you smell the aroma of home-cooked Mexican food, you know that you're there. Usually there is a long line; however, their service is quick. With the combination of their swift service and decadently savory food, Rito's is a staple Mexican food stand that everyone has to visit when in Phoenix. I always have a green chilli burrito and haven't quite ventured out to other things on their menu, but I have never heard anything less than positive about what they have to offer.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l5upkLok78p-NQN_3uurrA", "review_id": "zu-5UwsYr1H2dJD4SJ6ZSQ", "text": "After reading all of the reviews on Yelp on how amazingly delicious this place was, I decided to try it. \n\n First of all, it was good...but not to the point that every one else is making it seem here. I think with all of the hype, I was expecting little pieces of heaven in every bite!\n\n I ordered the bean and cheese chimi enchilada style. I can say that the enchilada sauce was really yummy! I wish i could have finished it all but it was HUGE!! it is a good lunch spot but definitely order ahead because the wait is pretty long. If it is convenient I would probably come again but wouldn't go out of my way to eat here.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OZS78gYF57nJv0H54XRlRw", "review_id": "t6ajwAt9KZoM5YhrKyR9Jg", "text": "been going there since I was a kid, very good, but noon is when its really busy lot of Good Sam employees will go there so there will be a big line, the bean and cheese is the best, green chile, red chile, chimis, and taco heck everything is good, the only thing is if you eat there its outside on picnic benches but its still nice, this is the best mexican food in the valley", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OLQYMdbjCAGH3XFhcLwn8Q", "review_id": "T3YEOLOdXlyx0HReNxifIg", "text": "It's what they say: a culinary experience that is unique and goooooood and in the 'hood.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wrlNI1fchl_BjWYlooC0Sg", "review_id": "A8X1pDRUOAJ9eZoPzPLO1A", "text": "OMG these burritos are amazing. We were just about to return our rental car at the Phoenix Airport  and I was trying to find a place nearby to stop for food before hitting the airport. Thank you Yelpers for recommending such a great place!! I ordered the Red Chili Burrito with the tortilla warmed on the grill giving it a great texture with a red chili sauce with carne on the inside. This did not disappoint and I might return back to the Phoenix Airport just to go get another burrito. Remember this is a cash only place!", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2LCrT_BOJvGV4xi_lmoRcA", "review_id": "bppyPu8qaxJ8G-R46B7YuA", "text": "I took a few staycation days this week and made a list of things I never have time to do.  Getting food @ Rito's was on the list.  I've lived in Garfield for 2 years, but I work outside of the neighborhood from 9-5, so I'm never around during Rito's business hours (according to a sign inside, M-F, 9-4).  I rode my bike over on a fine, sunny Friday around 12:30.  I approached from the south, so I could see the patio seating.  If you approach from Roosevelt St., it's easy to miss this place!  There's no signage of any kind, but lots of people parking and waiting outside.\n\nThe atmosphere is absolute hole in the wall.  You order through a window with bars at the counter, which is a practical arrangement for the location.  Garfield is pretty chill these days, but that has not always been the case.  There are chairs along the wall for your waiting pleasure, but not nearly enough and they get snagged quickly.  There's a limited menu, but the day I visited, there were 4 specials written on a chalk board.\n\nI am an enchilada girl, so I was pretty happy when I saw them on the specials board.  I know burritos are what Rito's is known for, but I figured I could come back any day and try a burrito.  I ordered 2 cheese enchiladas and a side of beans.  I waited about 15 minutes for my food.  I put it in my bike basket and pedaled home in anticipation of a great Mexican lunch.\n\nThe enchiladas were generous, but the sauce was not nearly as tasty as the sauce at Carolina's.  And the enchiladas were pretty greasy.  The beans were soupy and delicious.  I will not order the enchiladas again, but I will go back and give the burritos a try.  The sodas are in cans, so I passed on a beverage.\n\nI'm glad I didn't wait until next week to make my Rito's excursion, because a sign inside announced that they'll be closed all week for \"spring break.\"", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Qm44BhvzVRN5ugsJWK_Svg", "review_id": "ywZJbOTbXEMdkVwALhS99g", "text": "Food was salty. Lacked depth of flavor.  None of the Green chile or Pork stood out. Only tortilla and salt.\n\nWe had the green chili burro and red chili burro, both enchilada style.  There were hints of flavor past the salt, but not much.  My wife thought there was too much tortilla.  I slightly disagree,  I feel it helps the burro itself from getting to soggy, therefore I appreciate the amount of tortilla for texture.  We both agree not enough meat.\n\nI think it's the novelty of the location that makes people like it more than they should. I too love the hole in the wall aspect of it.  Tucked in a side street, no sign.  Take out or eat outside.  I live a few blocks away,  I was really hoping I 'd love this place, but I don't see either of us craving it anytime soon, probably never.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I_Y47QFSdnZwZuN6IygWwQ", "review_id": "E5G5RFp2zHBgIexk7zbEXQ", "text": "Best little Mexican place in Phoenix!  The chimis and burros and everything I have ever eaten here is amazing!  it's in the back of a house in the 'hood, and is worth the trip.  If you're going for lunch, getthere before noon to avoid the line that stretches through the neighborhood!", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S5hUJTLbnCxidsR5IRsKzQ", "review_id": "EpYGlNz9UUQ4D0ywE75QhQ", "text": "Most of the time its real busy but worth the wait. Green and bean mix burrito and a side of rice is the route i usually go. Beans are real runny which i like but some might not. Semi spicy food but ok for me, I like spice in my life!", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "meBgdnN_Jw9MOwz3ZzqQEA", "review_id": "mB_RpYyjVG0U3h5wvlgecQ", "text": "Best green chili burrito in AZ!  I always get the green chili mixed with beans inside a burrito.  Typically I take around 5 bites, and the burrito falls apart because all the goodness is spilling out.  I had the tacos once, and they were really good.  But it is the green chili I crave.  I took off a star because in the summer, it is way too hot to sit outside.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Svszb0V3eI_XvuYxY82ZMA", "review_id": "GmzijrmQhqhScDdKMXFWdA", "text": "The BEST Mexican food in the Valley.Hands down.nothing fancy not even a spot to sit and eat indoors but if your looking for Sonoran-style Mexican food this is THE spot great green chile,the best tacos around and if you love re fried beans like I do,do not leave here w/o trying these,on a tostada,on the side,but if your not watching calories for the next month,in a burro w/cheese deep fried OMG! This would be my choice for a \"last meal\"  I challenge anyone to give me a better spot than this,and please do not say Carolinas because I will hunt you down and slap a B*#+*", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u1fxUYcCZsiazNmczJh0hQ", "review_id": "W-XejKN-drKEGOUcd2mRYg", "text": "Seriously best whole in the wall Mexican food! The menu is simple and they perfect everything on it. I highly recommend the green chili burrito. Careful it's addicting.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1djTu5jyIOUkcbrfr423ww", "review_id": "ElUJk_d0czbx1euMSRNP6g", "text": "Green mix burro!  Different than your usual Mexican place but one of my favorites.  The burrito is soupy, which may not sound good but it really is.  Their menu may vary from week-to-week but their awesome Green Burros is always on the menu so I'm happy.  No indoor seating which is the only thing I hold against Rito's.  Great for picking up and eating somewhere else.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SzxjjnOoehbFeJQyfJfj6A", "review_id": "9z5q9mpf6hi9Pku7yhBfog", "text": "Worst Mexican disaster to hit planet mid town. Sloppy burrito fold gooey cheese processed beans. Restaurant unauthentic. Unfriendly staff.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "jh8H9JMocBQ2hKDIlQmelA", "review_id": "Ce19-0CxgNVArU1eF-q1Vg", "text": "I love the green burro. I used to order it enchilada style, but this time I didn't and there is so much sauce inside I was happy with it as it was. I don't think I'd go really far out of my way to eat here, but if you're in the neighborhood it's worth stopping in.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eCR75-o88bv7nSOm9GT8rg", "review_id": "jUtSd0nAUFzgS6Cr9YMKDw", "text": "It had been years since I had been back to Rito's, I was craving it for lunch and thought let's do an old school affordable lunch.  I typically eat Burrito's at the Lunch Trucks so I thought Rito's being in the middle of the hood, nothing fancy, outdoor seating and so on should be a quick affordable quick lunch for two of us.  We got our Two Burrito's after waiting almost 30 minutes in their lobby + the 10+ we spent in line? (I know I know...what did I expect going there between 11am-1pm...but seriously they have all the ingredients made, it's just an assembly line, Chipotle Style dang it) so anyway, the food took way too long and $17.49 later for one green chile regular burrito and one red enchilada style burrito with rice and beans (in the hood) had me complaining about my planned 'cheap' lunch before I took my first bite.  \nI'm not gonna lie the burrito's are tasty and a good size, other comments mentioned salty and greasy and yes that is true on both, but that's why the place is famous for its simple salty/greasy food.  I have had better for the same or less $$ and for a much better atmosphere...that place is making a killing they could have maybe some more shaded cheap/vintage seating a sign a mural something...give the place a little character and I can maybe feel better about spending my hard earned $$ there.  Anyway not my most favorable review but I think Rito's has taken their fame to their head and caters to the foodies/downtown administrative crowd vs. the working class and neighborhood area peeps.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BEe04ziifpSkBdKsCSAUXA", "review_id": "6BiXwTNZi23nMhr4OTadng", "text": "Fantastic red chili burro enchilada style with rice and beans. New seats outside. I bring all my friends and they love it. No inside seating so mid summer is rough.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZWiGSbjUtuE5bmX1s4z3KA", "review_id": "4S9D3GZU6kJFlmYD10o-QQ", "text": "I was abducted on a hungover Saturday morning and takin this this place. At first I was a little nervous, it's in the hood, no sign saying this is even a business, bars on the ordering windows. But hot damn, this food was good. A must for a hungover, gut soaking meal. \nI'll definitely be returning....just maybe with my gun next time. Haha jk", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AvzoWeiZ1yMZKlYU8jB2PA", "review_id": "-zPMreWsPtPrvdHdlR3-kQ", "text": "I love dives and Rito's nails it on all levels. The neighborhood is uber scary. There is a line out the door. The menu is limited to just a few classic items. Cash only. The food is high quality and comforting. Portions are generous. Lots of \"Best of Phoenix\" awards on the walls. You need a nap after you're done eating. Like I said... nailed it on all levels.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Yfqrn--hT3xnYDmbQ4EnZw", "review_id": "iJBj2aCcSYOYiyIdIqOT1A", "text": "Yes, the green chile is very good. But the long wait can be difficult to bear and the burritos are approaching $6 a piece. \n\nWith that being said this is some of the best green chile I have had in Phoenix. It is mildly spicy with fresh onions and tomatoes, and lean chunks of tender pork. I certainly appreciate that the meat is not accompanied by layers of fat, which I have experienced at other valley eateries. I must confess. I love me some tasty pig and this slightly-too-thin sauce is just squealing for more. Nearly double would be about right. \n\nRito's also needs to add some combo plates to that barren menu. Give me a green chile plate with rice, beans, and flour tortillas for a bit more than a solo burrito and I will repeatedly frequent your establishment. Currently if you'd like some rice and beans with your burro you're lookin' at $8 plus for your lunch. This is not Scottsdale! Some claim that this place has \"the best\" beans. I disagree. They are a bit too salty and runny. On the other hand the rice is simple and satisfying. Also, while not made in-house and instead purchased from Mama Lola's, the tortillas are still quite good. \n\nIn a nutshell visit Rito's if you appreciate some tasty green chile and have lots of time to spare and patience to endure the long line and longer wait. I would recommend going early or late to avoid the lunch rush.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wUEp87FqOB9ew27Iz6zk_w", "review_id": "wu0TdbWW8YNu2fkl9JcIhg", "text": "This place is VERY difficult to spot if you've never been there before. It is located across the street from an elementary school's playground in a nondescript brown brick building. Look for the metal gated doors - that is the entrance. There is no parking lot, you just have to find a spot to park in the street.\n\nMy coworkers and I arrived here about 11:45 today, thinking we were going to beat the lunch rush, but we were wrong. The person in front of us ordered about TWENTY burritos to-go, so it took our food a pretty long time to get out. I would say we waited about half an hour, which kind of sucked. But the food was really good just like all the other reviews say! I ordered the rice and bean burrito with green chile sauce. I think $8 for a burrito is pretty fair, especially considering I could only eat half for my lunch and will be eating the other half for dinner tonight. Plus it's always nice to support a local business. Next time I think I'll try the enchilada.\n\nOh and they only take cash and they seem to run out of coins frequently, so if you have exact change that is even better. And there is no seating inside. I think they have a few tables on a patio outside, but most people typically take their food to-go.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sGYT-eRfN9rzYUbmjklPuA", "review_id": "7D4f4uGbd_ZhxRHGn1VrbQ", "text": "Every time I am in town I have to have a green chile burrito and Rito's is the only place to get it. I drive from Utah to PHX only for this. It is the best of the best. Debating moving to Phoenix solely for Rito's burritos. I'm not kidding.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i3VA4fQJnTmCgLu5MgIp2g", "review_id": "50bHmnelwb2Cz9BBznW2Rw", "text": "I love the green burrito!! The meat is never fatty always lean.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ED_5kkiJSdplpQGYExuiSQ", "review_id": "A_JR4j2ZoqhSCX9lTm0BFQ", "text": "I love love LOVE the red chile burrito...sometimes I get it with cheese, sometimes plain...It's always amazing.  The beans are also AMAZING...Tacos AMAZING!!! Hot sauce AMAZING!!!  I only wish they were open 24-hours a day!  I've seen other reviewers complain about the neighborhood...I don't think it's as bad as all that.  Besides, all of the cops and first responders eat at Rito's, too!  Don't be afraid to go there and even eat your food outside at one of the picnic tables.  You'll be just fine...until they call your number when your food is ready...then you will be in heaven! \n\nGotta go get me some!", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aBGSf8tbPRTkBVbXiQV3OQ", "review_id": "aLZ4HU6PiN_iE1zS91eLOQ", "text": "I cannot say enough good things about this place.  Everything I have eaten here has been delicious!\n\nIt's basically take out only, and cash only, with a small menu and a daily special.  As many have said before, GET THERE EARLY!!   Unless you get there before, or right at 11, you will wait, but it is well worth it!", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p1QH6CuiWif1l1RhuM-eRQ", "review_id": "iPIiMkN7OxBGuDuxz5ghzw", "text": "They do have the best HOT smothered green chili burrito in Phoenix! The chicken tacos are also to die for!", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7nlZJW84Adt6oYn2shnn_g", "review_id": "Gu9Ro-w4NzQyER9yLV0VLw", "text": "The food is over priced. The restaurant has no place to sit indoors.  The exteror tables aren't even covered by a shade structure to protect you during the middle of the day when they are open.  They have limited hours. The food its self its okay, but I could get the same thing for a lesser price else where. they charge you per item, even the salsa 15cents for 1oz and 50 cents for 4oz.  No way!  Never returning here.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SB68Jx_pd1wbh1hA75IXYQ", "review_id": "61s05CJT4pyzGYdR1X5y_Q", "text": "No signage at all. A bit pricey, CASH only! Limited hours, horrible parking, no indoor seating and competition for shaded seating on the half-dozen picnic tables of the back patio in this residential neighborhood. Expect the line to be out the door and you are probably going to have to wait a minute to get your lunch; because this is the best damn hole-in-the-wall Mexican joint in the valley. If you have a tourist and want to really give them the Barrio Burrito experience, this is it. Everything is well worn-in and the look of things might scare off the meek gringo. But it is exceptionally clean and the staff are friendly. The Chimichanga shouldn't be eaten any further than 20' from the front door, if you don't have time to eat it there: take another look at your life's priorities or order something else. I've had the amazing Red Chili Beef almost every visit, but last time had the Rice & Bean Chimi which may be a new veg fav. The beef tacos are those amazingly greazy corn shells that may or may not be totally deep-fried, order extra hot sauce and don't ask silly questions. Rice & refried beans are just as they should be and even make a tostada delicious! They sell bags of fresh tortilla & chips, but I've never seen nachos on the menu. Everything they do have on the menu though is best-in-class, assuming you like this class. If it's the middle of the week like between 11 - 4, I've got a $20 bill and a hankering for Mexican Al Fresco - Rito's. Who's down?", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-L0ro3RB-TSN8y1YzEaDkQ", "review_id": "BhgaBAeCZfPsTFZAFmzGHw", "text": "I originally reviewed this place in Nov 2011.  Update:  This place still has the best mexican food in the valley. The red chile burro enchilada style is excellent and is highly recommended.  The menu is small but everyhting on it is great. The best of Phoenix.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iPyKkZQbYE7n0rrcw4_2Mg", "review_id": "8WrhoHEzO93YOp-p-rYXWQ", "text": "I have only been here once but I have been dreaming of them ever since. It is real home cooking with care.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JsimV2W4h6_H6sybcPyU4Q", "review_id": "fmtV3cscCKgllMLNbDGPxg", "text": "My favorite downtown place for Mexican food! The guacamole tostada and red chili burro enchilada style are both absolutely delicious.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KpCUBxJfqwC2srtOCtl28g", "review_id": "MLSLU9QcAUjusnQeIE8IOQ", "text": "Best barrio (neiborhood) burrito stand in town for red or green chile burritos. Can't beat those tacos either, there isn't much of a menu. But this isn't a $8 or $15 high tone \nRestaurant, these are Nana's (homemade grandma) meals. Cash only, and outdoor picnic bench eating also.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aDr2o1V-2RrPwPctWGL7hQ", "review_id": "Ix77KsPpXCDuqfVW632Zaw", "text": "Love the food in here and cannot to get back and have some more authentic Mexican food.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "47YykOaEUcO8zTpC3O5iOg", "review_id": "sPnNklFxYuVFHzDjZF7jyA", "text": "Can you say burrito? Can you say waiting in line to taste the green chili yumminess is TOTALLY worth it? YES!! It's a hole in the wall in the middle of a neighborhood, but don't let the appearance distract you from the finished product! It's fabulous!!", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hKn-eICkGpRIou8lTab6qw", "review_id": "ibbvExvKUCvtmpdqBPE4mw", "text": "I haven't been to Ritos in ages but I had to try my favs..red mix enchilada style with a side of rice and beans! The beans are the best in town! So flavorful! Red chili is spicy but not overwhelming. The rice is tasty all by itself but mix it with their hot sauce and you'll have a party in your mouth! I ordered two beef tacos..two words, de lish! Hot pulled beef with lettuce and cheese and put the hot sauce on and you're in Mex food heaven! Bring your cash and your friends! This place will not disappoint you!", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VpAk7WQg21ReODRVcsgKAQ", "review_id": "wZZtIfzwmv5NBWrHN-7NpA", "text": "If you are looking for fancy folks lounging around fancy furniture eating tiny overpriced meals... this IS NOT the place for you! Rito's only offers one thing... the best traditional, home-style Mexican food the Valley has to offer. Simple, tasty and made with pride and care. It is pretty much a take out place although they do have a small amount of patio furniture outside for when the weather is nice. \n\nAnyone who knows will tell you that Rito's has had the BEST green chili burros you may rver find although everything they make is above average. The prices are all very reasonable as well. I can feed my family of 4 for only $20.00!\n\nSo if you are in the valley of the sun and aren't an ambiance snob... give Rito's a try. You can't go wrong!", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8leVoQakIF9OfyikF7Yu5g", "review_id": "Dmywl5ihciArt9N_mv_aHw", "text": "Still just as good to this day. That's why I am the Duke of this place. :-P\n\nGreen chili burro, enchilada style, with green chili on top. Crap, now I am salivating writing this, because I can smell it while I sit waiting for mine to get done.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mqueHx5CFC9IsZxLQb3H9g", "review_id": "Ph7Fq7VBtTedqFygkiYOwA", "text": "This place is a house across the street from an elementary school.  You will wait 10-15 minutes in line just to order, then another 10-15 minutes just to get your food.  There is no where to sit but outside (so summers get the food to go).   Also this place is the dive of all dives when it comes to Mexican food.  All that said, i dream about their food and curse them for not being open on the weekends!  \n\nThe green chile anything is good, I get just a bean and rice burrito and then add green enchilada sauce.   I would drink that green sauce by the buckets if i could. I even asked if i could order just the sauce for to-go and they told me no.  BOO!\n\nBottom line if you are adventurous and like mexican food this is your place.  One more tidbit I am pretty sure the green sauce is not vegetarian, but that has not stopped my veggie friend from still eating eating it.  She just picks out any chicken in the sauce she sees! ha ha  That is how much she likes it!", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H__LUBdf7BWk-xBPIVtJ7Q", "review_id": "d3h4w3ksC5PZq2nJMmkHdQ", "text": "Got the red and green burritos with beef.  Both were AMAZING!  The beef was really tender and the sauces were perfect.  The red is more of a spicy sauce and the green is more salty.  I don't know which I love more, but this spot is excellent!", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MNfOCJZsbtMbnDlvJ1LKeQ", "review_id": "yBRP-CJMmlkw-y3VBjJ4nw", "text": "This place is the bomb!! It's only open for lunch and is always busy, so it's better to call in our order. I love the red Chile burrito enchilada style, it is my favorite. I recommend it to everyone looking for some great Mexican food.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qgjYyUiiJz5oPMGcBUxTNg", "review_id": "psPMRT0B0bFRTSeagaJgPg", "text": "I had the green chili enchilada style with rice and beans.... oh my heck.... so delicious.  Lots of great mexican food in Arizona!", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J_pj__EhZQkqqTit7ZTwyw", "review_id": "uTiWiUW5EYGnFOOAuwUNtw", "text": "This place is delicious! Enjoyed it for the first time one week ago and I had to go back for seconds today. They accept cards now which is great, as I've heard they only took cash in the past. Parking is tricky and it is wicked busy during lunch time.... But well worth the wait! I enjoyed their bean/cheese burrito with red sauce and a shredded beef taco. So Legit!", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HZ3ItZ23xZHqjUjRIdPi7Q", "review_id": "k6Waa1okzjeT2Zaj1qXp7A", "text": "Ohhhhh man, that enchilada-style bean & cheese burrito.... I want another one, but probably not for at least a few weeks after the last one -- it was huge. This place had been on my list to try for quite some time, even after I had done the initial scouting and was waiting to develop an appetite for the awesomeness I was promised. I love that the menu is short and sweet and the food almost overwhelming -- both unassuming and carefully prepared in jumbo size. It was just about all I had hoped for, lacking only in unicorns and rainbows, and I love that it exists despite its terrible curb appeal and total lack of ambiance.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "4lkTIhTuMhLprQprGlTRlA", "review_id": "AKXcUIRCtzfiziW_T-uBDw", "text": "It's been many many moons since I last had a meal at Rito's. I'm talking like 1994 and not much has changed, it is all so like back in the day.  I still get the feeling I'm visiting my grandmother and driving through the old neighborhood to get to the converted house to restaurant gives me the feeling of going home.  \n\nToday I had the red chili burrito enchilada style with a side of beans just like I used to have every payday when I worked at the local bank up the street. This burrito portion is huge and the red sauce was just a little over spicy like I remembered. I even had to wipe the sweat beads off my nose a few times.  So good, I'll say.\n\nThe menu is online, I called a head for pick up, I took cash, there is limited outdoor seating and parking might be an issue.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "btLssxZq0qOFKKBbYP8L6w", "review_id": "Mx9JZ-QaeJh5eToOOnneSQ", "text": "Well.  WOW.  I honestly can't believe how good this place is.  I have been a long-time fan of Carolina's so I feel bad for saying this, but Rito's beats it hands down.  I went for the Green Chile Burrito Enchilada Style (I meant to specify green sauce but I didn't so it came with red) and it was amazing.  I can't wait to try it again with the green sauce.  My friend ordered two shredded beef tacos...and wow.  You can't go wrong here.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NcOGAUw4aZOVNYcP_2YB3Q", "review_id": "mlQPtHaUj0IwcpXcv7VKrA", "text": "They have the best green wet burrito I've ever had wish there was one in northern California!", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xduo1Sh5ODv8yrmAA4janA", "review_id": "e8xQ6oMoIuG-7hCcS5hx7w", "text": "I had heard much of the mythical burritos at Rito's.  I'd just never passed by it or knew where it was so I always forgot to seek it out.  But I am kookoo for cocoa puffs about green chile and had heard this place had the best in town.  One day recently, I was driving around the Garfield district looking for a possible new pad as I want to live downtown.  I was driving up and down each block looking at rentals that weren't totally sketchy.  It's and up and coming area, but it's still a pretty rough neighborhood.  As I was driving down 14th st. past a grade school, I spotted people standing in a short line out the door of a converted house with picnic tables outside.  A light bulb went on in my head.  Aaaah, this must be that place they talk about in the magazines and papers.  Rito's!  It was 11:30, so I parked, which would probably have been difficult if I'd gotten there 15 mins later.  The menu is just burritos and tacos and beans pretty much.  There are plaques all over Rito's walls from year after year proclaiming it to be the burrito king of Phoenix.  I got a green burro and a side of beans, waited about 5 mins for my order and went out to a picnic table to dine in the sun.  I shared a table with some other folks and a pigeon.  They are not big on ambiance here.  What they lack in that, they make up for in pure, unadulterated burrito kick-assery.  The beans, hot as molten lava and a bit soupy, were the most flavorful frijoles I have ever, EVER tasted.   The hot sauce, heavy on the oregano, was lovely with good heat for me. The tortilla was thin and chewy with just the right bits of char kissing it.  The green chile filling, again a bit more soupy than I'm used to,  was just sublime.  I couldn't have eaten it without a knife and fork though, cuz it would have oozed all down the front of me.  Make sure you ask them for a knife and fork; they don't just put it in the bag.  They do take debit cards now, I guess it used to be a cash only business.  Boy, am I glad I just happened upon this mythical burrito abode!  I felt like I was in one of my friend's Nana's house at a family party.  This is down home Mexican food greatness...'nuff said.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hx2DYE_BDHEdEKLgbapvJg", "review_id": "Id-tocm2bDTBADdZT3JUVA", "text": "you can quit searching for the best burritos and tacos in Phoenix!!!   they are right here at Rito's. they dont advertise, it's all word of mouth, it is th go-to place for Green and red chile!!!", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R0KPnPBC7bimj2uyLXYeDg", "review_id": "ddj-H6s5Sxg5Y4Z2Dk0ICw", "text": "Rito's! U guys rock! U like Mexican food? Then this is the authentic place in Phoenix that you will come back to over and over again. Now if they just had a shaded seating area with misters it would be a 5 star rating in my book.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hR9pP6mF77bW_yq7d9FiCA", "review_id": "P4MLINCRqKLSdpJ4-Ai4YQ", "text": "I have been coming here since I was a little kid. I always get the Bean burrito enchilada style and every time it is perfection! It might not look like much from the outside but the food is great!\nPlan on waiting a little bit since its a real hot spot for everyone around lunch time.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HzE3a0DZycfToavWhHm-Pw", "review_id": "ykN-QJCTQnm0VIvIlhIU1A", "text": "Rito's gots the Best Burritos, hands down!! \n\nI ordered the green on green burrito. It was soooo gooood!!! I feel like a stuffed burrito now. But these burritos are as good as they look, and the taste is like your over at Nana's house for some homemade real Mexican food!! This will be the spot I run to when I'm feeling a saucy, cheesy, flavorful burrito. \n\nThe only thing I gotta say is, since the only spot to sit was outside on their patio with no shade, we kept dodging the neighborhood bee who kept stopping by at our table since we had open can sodas. Maybe next time we'll be smart like the other table sitting next to us and bring our own sodas, lids and all.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IbBpQCeIirpeAUYP7khf6g", "review_id": "mWg0RPJdQTpS7sd4v4J0KA", "text": "Love it! No one, not one person in town beats their green chile. The beans are delicious.  Must try!", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ZW8jy6ehrNzn9A5iCubVGg", "review_id": "5So5nsnDJeqYGsfOwZpTag", "text": "I'm not gonna lie, this was pretty amazing Mexican food. Thank you Yelp. We would have never ever ever have found this place otherwise. They are located in a neighborhood and as of the time we paid a visit, they did not have a sign. It is a brick building that probably used to be a house, and we had to drive past it a couple times to realize we were there. They have a very simple menu, but I am not surprised they have found success with their amazing quality. We shared a enchilada style green chili burrito with beans on the side. WOW. It had cubed pork in it, but I was in love before I even hit any meat. The flavors are so delicious and all of the sauces together were perfect. The beans were super yummy and tasted very fresh and flavorful. We ordered a shredded beef taco that was a special for the day just in case the burrito wasn't going to be enough for the both of us, but it ended up just stuffing us until we couldn't breath. That taco was really good too! It seemed like they freshly fried the taco shell and they were very generous with the beef! Next time we will definitely be satisfied with just the enchilada style burrito to share since it was mighty large. Can't wait to come back for more!!", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n0M0KZlYM5FwB4j8_nFAlA", "review_id": "CmBsGqTFWlg8q4HhvvkfVQ", "text": "So since I work downtown every once in a while,  when one of my co-workers feels up to it, he will make a Ritos run. Although I have never been to the physical location, I have to say that Ritos is hands down my favorite Mexican food place. I always order the green Chile burrito enchilada style with a side of rice and die and go to Heaven every time! I have also had their beef tacos with guacamole and the meat is so tender and juicy, it's truly amazing. I just wish they were open for a dinner run or on weekends so I could take my hubby.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1iPwphO6qyB3cYgfljvzlQ", "review_id": "usJsf9cZowvqLkoNhjae9A", "text": "I have lived by this location for the past year and just recently tried it out for the first time. I have to say, I really liked it! The food was fresh and very affordable. Probably one of the better values I've come across in quite a while. My one word of advice is to make sure to give yourself time for getting your food. The place gets busy and can take a while to place your order and get your food.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jPwveAVMfAtmAkT-9l83vg", "review_id": "PBauvTHYMkUS-uaby72Zgw", "text": "Waaaaay overhyped!!! It's slow, pricey, and the food is just average. There is also zero ambience, but I knew that from the reviews so I didn't care. A lot of these things can be overlooked if the food was the bomb, but it wasn't anything special. Part of it has to do w/ the crappy and confusing menu, so I didn't get what I wanted.\n\nThe menu is confusing and the cashier didn't really explain things well either. My food took 30 minutes to get and that was after waiting in line for 10-15 minutes in their non-air-conditioned building. The food was good but average and quite a lot of excess tortilla compared to the amount of filling, and the sauce was quite salty. What was $11 here would be $8 everywhere else so I don't know how they get away with charging so much given their location and building.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Fa0cKTkPhxdYi9HpcuQh8g", "review_id": "RA3MDcvyMMqEGMygZy4tug", "text": "Yelp, you steered me wrong. A place shouldn't get extra stars because it is hard to find. This is just mediocre food in an odd location. \n\nI had a shredded beef taco and a green burrito enchilada style. The taco was fine. Seemed fresh, but there was nothing great about it. The burrito easily had more cheese by weight than meat. The green sauce was better than ok, but not by much.\n\nNow I have calorie regret and an unhappy stomach.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YSf4D_rt75nnb_gRgYLY_A", "review_id": "J-ilDosR98UlI4QGgbGwxA", "text": "Great spot for a quick lunch. There is only seating available outside, so the summer months may not make this an ideal spot. The burritos are huge, too! Get the green chili burrito mixed with beans enchilada style...trust me..it was a great suggestion .passed on to me.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MLNXzph9nlCXGiSuv5G5Yg", "review_id": "gBSjSfz4NE1xYFZDsxfdug", "text": "Pretty impressed.  Great value for the price you pay.  Not everything I had was a home run, but a truly legit Mexican take out spot.\n\nI had recently seen the Check Please AZ segment and read the Yelp reviews about this place.  I live downtown but up until now I didn't even know this place existed.  So I decided to stop by at opening on Saturday morning.  The location is exactly what I expected.  A divvy hole in the wall in the middle of residential street in the Garfield District.  The only parking is in the street and the building isn't labeled so be sure to know the address of this place in advance.  I had heard this place was typically busy at lunch during the work week but expected to get in and out pretty fast on a Saturday.  Uh, no.  The line was 12 deep when I arrived which was just 5 minutes after 10am.  The crowd in line was super diverse (white, black, hispanic, and even asian folks) so clearly word has gotten out about this place.  I believe you can call in your order if you wanna run by and pick it up rather than wait in line like I did.\n\nSo after about 10 minutes in line, I got to put in my order.  The dish that seemingly everyone talks about as Rito's 101 is the Green Chile Burrito Enchilada Style with Red or Green Sauce (I went with Red).  A family friend raved about their refried beans so I got some of those in the bowl as well.  Total price was $10 (FYI, they take credit and debit cards now so its no longer cash only).  Took about 20 minutes to get my food.  It's strictly a takeout place, but they do have a tiny amount of seating outside the building.  Being that it was a warm summer day when I went, I decided to just make the 5 minute drive home to eat.\n\nAlright to the food.  Portions are huge.  Burrito comes in a huge bowl and was oozing red sauce with beans on the side (see my photo).  Smelled divine.  I've had a lot of burritos in my time, but this is up there with some of the best I've had.  Great chunks of meat mixed in with Hatch green chiles.  The red sauce and cheese complimented the tortilla very well and the sauce wasn't as watery as I had feared.  Great burrito all around.  The beans on the other hand were a disappointment.  Maybe its just me, but I prefer my refried beans to have a little more chunkiness to them.  Rito's beans are almost more of a puree.  The taste is fine, I just prefer to taste like I'm biting into actual chunks of beans.\n\nAll in all, I was impressed at the size and quality of the food I got for the money.  As busy as it was today, I can't even imagine how busy it gets during the work week.  Next time I come here I'll try to call ahead and maybe give the chimichangas a whirl.  Would certainly recommend this spot if you're in the neighborhood.  And if you're still hungry after eating one of their burritos, its your fault.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ptKhErQ7j0_RgqRh0j0UvQ", "review_id": "kfLAelh-YO7tuI0lJUbwfA", "text": "Being from Las Cruces, NM which is about 30 minutes away from the Green Chile capitol of the world (Hatch New Mexico), I think that I can accurately judge the green chile burritos to be sensational. I'm not much of a pork fan, (excluding bacon of course) which is usually what is in the burritos, so I usually just order a bean and cheese burrito enchilada style with green sauce. Green is the only way to go in my opinion. The burritos are huge, and are filled with so much beans, cheese, and green enchilada sauce, it's overflowing as soon as you take the first bite. It's always hot because they make each order fresh, but be prepared to wait especially if you go between 11-1. I try to only go after 1, but it's not uncommon to wait 20 minutes even going after the lunch rush. So if you have only an hour lunch, and you work downtown, you better be a speedy driver. I usually only have about ten minutes to eat after driving over and waiting in line, so that's definitely something to take into consideration.\n\nIt's a little hard to find at first because there isn't a sign, and the business operates out of an old house across from a school, but you'll know you're in the right place when you see the line up of cars for a block. The staff is all very friendly, but there isn't a lot of waiting room inside, and there really isn't too much space outside to eat either, so it's more of a grab and go kind of restaurant, which I don't mind because I probably would not choose to stay and eat there either, but you're going there for the food not the experience.\n\nThe only other downside aside from the wait, and the lack of seating and cleanness, are that the green burritos are twice as much as the red ones because they are so popular. I personally think that this is ridiculous, but obviously everyone is still willing to pay for it. All in all it's a great little hole in the wall in downtown Phoenix, and a must try if you are craving some delicious green chile.", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jw_tx7zLSSLf_IjHzHGa9g", "review_id": "Q0Z4tJDPQkB0K1LF9DGR2w", "text": "I just stop by here for the first time today! I ordered a green chili burro enchilada style! (red sauce)  it was really, really good! I usually go to Rosita's place for their green chili. (arguably the best in Phoenix) this is definitely right up there, and I will be going back to this place again soon!!! If you're looking for authentic green chili you will not be disappointed going to this place!!!", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dqmXlUQyDh6d5U2_Zjb-Iw", "review_id": "fGbcm4kthD7wcpnfYkepjg", "text": "Best green burritos.  Love their beams and rice also. This is a takeout.  Cash only ta o's are also good it is worth the drive .Place has been around for 40 years  try them", "business_id": "Xo9Im4LmIhQrzJcO4R3ZbA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ip_RHLlgvaFtqX-dURnQEQ", "review_id": "FMbhtIEnnth2RAKh6JYQnQ", "text": "#1 go to store for all things produce\n\ntheir best savings are friday-sunday so that's really convenient\navocados are always 3-6 for $1\nfew pounds of tomatoes $1\neggplant 1/1 at least they always have them ranch market never does\neverything we've tried here has been really fresh and lasts a long time\nI do wish they had better sized sweet potatoes for cooking but that problem applies to all stores around here\ngreat price on soy chorizo as well\nnot the place to buy processed foods, ice cream or pizza\nif you cook from scratch you will save tons of money\n\nWe feed 3 people for a week on about $60 believe it or not\nand it never seems to be too crowded like the ranch market or el super", "business_id": "_WyjHcQB24zyMXrZ7fjEXA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "k4-6lakq7t3kCgbvPxcuvg", "review_id": "eXzAw3C4jXQ8elSpLcKX2A", "text": "We stopped in here late one Saturday night to grab a couple of emergency ingredients that I needed to prepare the dish that I was taking to a luncheon the next day.    \n\nAs we were walking in I noticed a young, smartly dressed Hispanic guy standing out front of the store with a gaggle of young ladies in tight dresses.  It was late at night on a Saturday and I didn't think too much about it.\n\nInside the store I noticed that it was clean and well organized.  We were able to find the ingredients that we needed right away, and at a reasonable price and checked out without any wait.  The clerk that checked us out was friendly too.  \n\nWe walked back to our car in the parking lot and after we climb in my husband says in a disgusted tone under his breath that he can't believe that the store management allows that to happen right in front of the store.  Being slightly buzzed from a few drinks earlier in the night I'm not sure I understood what he meant so I said \"huh?\" and he explains exactly what he means to me....  In incredulous shock I look back across the parking lot at where they are standing and look again.  Sure enough I now understand what he means; it was clear as day on second glance.   \n\nSo, I guess if you are shopping for more than just groceries at 11 PM on a weekend this is the place to come.  :/", "business_id": "_WyjHcQB24zyMXrZ7fjEXA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "meXB2eJmWVxYekJqm50RmQ", "review_id": "Q9jRHkhPqE686omyyRjmjA", "text": "So on regular basis I stop by the Food City\nOn McDowell rd and get a Burrito during my \nSat morning shop it's usually pretty tasty\nVery reasonably priced . My burrito today\nWas suppose to be Carnitas and potato\nThe person making it also recited back what I ordered And maybe I spoke to fast \nOr something but I ended up with a bean and potato burrito... And some Sour rice pudding I'm disappointed ... American \nBased businesses go to great lengths to \nAccommodate Spanish  speaking  people\nCan we at least get a English understanding employee that takes our \nOrders ....", "business_id": "_WyjHcQB24zyMXrZ7fjEXA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1PIu4nHGeg5UB7PrsC-5_Q", "review_id": "OPKwTGL_Lhgha-IZ2bLMvQ", "text": "I went yesterday for their fried chicken for 6.99. Good price right? Wrong! Chicken was dried out, and hard. Definitely going to KFC or churches chicken next time! But deli lady was nice:-)  only plus side!", "business_id": "_WyjHcQB24zyMXrZ7fjEXA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XxA5k_iyzf9HdvPMp_J27w", "review_id": "BWmIWvqpRve_Gu9YWm_6Jw", "text": "This place is awesome for all your Mexican food needs. The store carries limited selection so if your looking for something that you can find at your local grocery store it might not be here. \nI recently made a batch of strawberry tamales and found everything I needed except for the strawberries. Hehe.  As I was very limited on time it was awesome that I found remade unseasoned masa por tamales.  This place has great prices for all their products. I love getting their preseasoned carne asada and tres leches for dessert.", "business_id": "_WyjHcQB24zyMXrZ7fjEXA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "meXB2eJmWVxYekJqm50RmQ", "review_id": "PS7J_40AByEvVjJNQTA80g", "text": "The Deli area customer service \nNeeds some training twice now\nI have had issues one of the \nLadies doesn't understand English\nU ask for one thing and its wrong \nMost if the time it's fine almost \nComedic but when you just want \nA couple pieces of chicken and \nThe employee is like I can not\nSell just two pieces to you I'm like \nReally there's no one behind me \nOrdering it or anything for that matter\nI went to Ranch Market!!!!!", "business_id": "_WyjHcQB24zyMXrZ7fjEXA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2URPAzG5RELkB1cCm1ASJw", "review_id": "SwGP-PaYeemXDAA6TH6X6Q", "text": "Maybe it was just lucky timing, but I walked into Cigna Urgent care at 755 E McDowell and within FIVE minutes was brought back by a nurse for some screening.  Within ten minutes, i was seen by Dr. Michael Esmay.  Everyone had great customer service and generally positive attitudes.  I was very impressed and everyone was polite with great bedside manner.", "business_id": "F0GTuvM68Qcyx_o-xXAu6g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GXgZEnuAKURhHwANOpHmtg", "review_id": "2xCJ3IkPj8w-Wd8CkEX0qQ", "text": "If you are looking for a health provider that comes with endless waits, resentful front desk personnel, and a musty smell of cigarette breath, this is the one for you! On the other hand, they do have a pharmacy conveniently located in the building and it is one stop shop for general medical, vision, and other services. But you'll need a healthy sense of self-esteem, a strong ability to deal with embittered people, and about 90 minutes of something to do while you wait for the appointment they so aggressively compelled you to show up for 20 minutes early.", "business_id": "F0GTuvM68Qcyx_o-xXAu6g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "voP_wrQu9yc07aJ0Io4B1A", "text": "Since arriving to PHX I have been exploring my local barrios for a location to get some of my favorite Mexican treats.  As I was rolling on 16th, I saw the sign...now if you blink you miss it.   I usually look for the big purple Dulceria across the street first and slow down as I near.  It is located in a strip of buildings that have seen better days, pero yo no tengo miedo.  I have stopped in 3 times to date.  On my first visit I picked up un grande Agua de Pina (Pineapple \"water\") and a few Paletas, fresh fruit/fruit juice popsicles (coco, pina, sandia y limon).  While the selection and the quality is not as extensive as one of my favorite places in Albuquerque (on Central just south of Coors) .  I have to say it is close.  At least my Agua de Pina was fresh and not the hyper yellow processed stuff I get sometimes at Pro's Ranch Market.  On this visit there was also a lady inside selling fresh hot homemade tamales for $5 a half dozen.  *Score*!\n\nOn my second visit I went in for another batch of paletas, and this time I also left with 2 Aguas Medianas de Limon y otro de Pina.  MmMMM....I liked how the Limon was still quite tart and just sweet enough.  The Pina I put in the fridge for later.  I also decided to try a Raspado de Mango (Mango snow cone) to which I allowed the addition of a little Leche Condesada/Azucarada (Sweetened condensed milk).  Not as much mango flavor as I was expecting but refreshing and tasty with nice little pieces of fresh mango.  \nI need to go back to try the nieves/helados (ice cream), and  Escamochas (mixed fruit served with coconut and drizzled with sweet condensed milk or sometimes honey and sprinkled with granola or pecans, usually fixed up to taste) or the Pico de Gallo (in this case it is a plate/cup with a combo of any of the following like cucumber , watermelon, canalope, honeydew, pineapple, coconut chunks, mango, jicama sprinked with red chile and served with lime wedges).  They also offer some baked items like bolillos, pan dulce, and other pastries.", "business_id": "9pYBiLe3k5Gi-AJqRklXcQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 8, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "0bNXP9quoJEgyVZu9ipGgQ", "review_id": "5Zy-Mbr_A9EWyzpjqe84Yg", "text": "07/01/10\n\nAfter my overall disappointing meal (had high hopes after reading rave reviews) at Tortas El Guero, I decided I'd check out the ice cream here- thanks to the recommendation of the TEG server.  Again, the Mexican rep behind the counter didn't speak English, so it took awhile to convey my wish to try a couple of flavors before settling on one (she kept asking if I wanted the flavor in a cup or a cone!).  I was at the point of giving up and just walking out when she finally figured my question out...\n\nBoth flavors were so good, I really had a tough time deciding!  Ah, but I do love coffee ice cream, so...  I still dream about the coffee here, so a return visit is in order very soon!", "business_id": "9pYBiLe3k5Gi-AJqRklXcQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EZ9Q_Qoz7Olo63Jmnc3EyQ", "review_id": "D1Lwj2YW7tvntNilD3L4Mg", "text": "good selection of paletas, also has ice cream, licuados, mexican snow cones, cockteles de fruta, as well as tortas. I've only had their paletas, which appear to be made on the premises. the pecan one was great!  I only wish there were more people here.  in the right location in the right city, the store would be booming.", "business_id": "9pYBiLe3k5Gi-AJqRklXcQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IpCH-jaFA-1YgCdi6YmnFg", "review_id": "PdwVUDkww2Pmqb3liOQfnA", "text": "Not as good as the original in Mexico, but as good as it gets for the USofA.  Great paletas.", "business_id": "9pYBiLe3k5Gi-AJqRklXcQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Ry48Bta6spNowOkiMNC_xg", "review_id": "RfvIvM2thijYsBmf9xb3RQ", "text": "Dive in.  Enjoy our Arizona Diversity\n\nHave you ever eaten a Frozfruit bar?  That is a Paleta Michoacana.  Those bars were made in Michoacan Mexico long before they met the Blue Bunny.  Some paletas beat the bunny easily.  Does your neighborhood have a Mexican (legal of course) vendor pushing a freezer chest on wheels?  They are making their $50.00 or less a day selling paletas and other frozen delights.  Coconut, one of the most delicious flavors, will keep your brain from unraveling like mine is.  Eat them early in life and often.  \n\nWhen I was 15, I had one of the most anxious nights of my life. Maria Fraga invited me to her Quinceanera.  A six syllable word I'd never heard or seen before I got the invitation.  The only question I asked was should I dress up?  My best at the time were some black chino pants I'd grown through, three inches above the shoes on my white-socked feet.  I also had a white shirt, also recently miniaturized.  I did have a tie, a one-inch wide bright green iridescent one I really liked because the color reminded me of a green tree snake.  \n\nEquivalent words in English to Quinceanera is Debutante Ball.  Parents save from the day a girl is born, there's a formal coming of age mass, everybody's in a gown or tux, and there's a giant ball at a rented hall.  Being some some flavor of Protestant, I didn't attend the mass.  I was dropped off at the rocking hard ball with the live band.  I was the only white guy.  I did not know how to dance.  My clothes were too small, my tie glowed in the dark and 100 people were dressed To The 9's.  Plus, cool Santos Ortiz was out in the crowd, dancing sua-ve with all the girls.  I did find Gilbert, dressed a little better than me.  We hung out making small talk in a dark corner.  I left within an hour.  \n\nThe night I met Cesar Chavez felt the same.  I was one of four white kids and one adult in a sea of migrant workers, nobody apparently speaking English,  The green chile, frijoles and home made tortillas nothing like the tacos my Queens New York Mom and Kansas City Dad whipped up for all the hungry kids.  \n\nIf cross-cultural situations like the above or even the potential to step into another culture freak you out, I'm here to tell you it's totally survivable.        \n\nLa Michoacana is a great place to dip your toes in the water.  I've seen it walking up and down 16th Street, but never went in.  The outside has a sleek traditional Mexican exterior, the inside is Mexico.  My stop was for water and an investigation.  I found an inviting, artful interior I was not allowed to take pictures in.  Mural copyright or something I suppose.  \n\nFood is served, shave ice is served, plus a variety of raspados, which you should try.  Fresas con Crema, fresh strawberries in cream will shoot your socks to the other end of the room.  The water was excellent, saving me from a dehydrated afternoon on the mean streets of Tempe.  I'm definitely going back.  I'll report more.", "business_id": "9pYBiLe3k5Gi-AJqRklXcQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MNfOCJZsbtMbnDlvJ1LKeQ", "review_id": "0fNTAqo3DePCHyLPqRh_Lw", "text": "I love going here with my friends, I still have to bring my boyfriend here one of these days so he can try some good Mexican ice cream, a diablito, or fresas con crema. All the desserts here are great, I haven't tried their food yet, but i'm sure that just like everything else it must be great.", "business_id": "9pYBiLe3k5Gi-AJqRklXcQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "wFweIWhv2fREZV_dYkz_1g", "review_id": "szv9gaPXUW0206cQpnk-Xg", "text": "Amazing service, I'm very happy with the job Sierra did on my hardwood floors.\n\nA sewage leak caused my hardwood floors to be torn up but instead of removing them so that they could be used again, the plumber did a total hack job on the floor.  I tried getting an estimate on repairing the floor from another company and they told me it was impossible to fix the floor but they could add another wood floor on top of the existing one, it was ridiculous.  I remember driving by Sierra Hardwood Floors - it's also in Coronado.  I've seen their truck working on homes in the neighborhood.  I gave them a call and they were there the same day.  They were able to fix the floor and the repair is seamless.", "business_id": "8w90E7e-E1lcRMLxbeyrQw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d7hU3lju38bNsBbdBZQyPg", "review_id": "zECDH4voah7hy9UnXkCrPA", "text": "This company has sketchy business practices. It took them over 7 weeks to do our small job and then DOUBLED their price once the job was done. They never called to let us know the price increased prior to doing the work. Will never use them again. Consumer beware! Their explanation? \"The initial quote was just an estimate\"", "business_id": "8w90E7e-E1lcRMLxbeyrQw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_b7qcC-w_oZ0a9ha_Y0zVQ", "review_id": "ql0dNbGdSummC1aiKOm5GQ", "text": "Picked out our wood floor and amazing, from the time we picked out the floor until the next day's contract the floor price went up $3.00 a square foot.  Was told the factory had a price increase the day the measuring was done.\nThey sure don't know how to do business.", "business_id": "8w90E7e-E1lcRMLxbeyrQw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NGNSTXI63tRL4ZjKgu_mtg", "review_id": "3rmnevXrz7bSpnYnT7f-tg", "text": "Ask for Mark for tow hitch installs! He was very courteous, knowledgeable and helpful. Knew a lot about the special needs for the Nissan Murano. Dropped off for the installation and they called when it was completed. Mark even made sure he meet with me to explain everything before I left. I would definitely recommend. Only reason I would not give 5 stars was because when I was in the store it took them awhile to acknowledged that I was standing there waiting. But Mark was awesome.", "business_id": "3Cb6vwHIW8-77TZz0DRpug", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "Ne1NEZt7am0ik2SuV7v6Dg", "text": "What a great experience! We've been in need of a storage unit and after careful research (done by my husband), Uhaul was the winner. Not only did their pricing coming in lower than other storage units, but the customer service is where they really stand out. When we arrived to put our items in the unit, the owner happily welcomed us and escorted us to our unit. He then proceeded to ask us if we needed any help. We didn't need help, but when we returned to our car after dropping off a loan, we found two bottles of water waiting for us. It was a refreshing treat on the triple digit day. The units are very clean and secure. I will probably write another update after we have rented here for awhile, but the rental process was a breeze!", "business_id": "3Cb6vwHIW8-77TZz0DRpug", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EZi-eFMFYFfLbMM-C6jruw", "review_id": "bgBCqFVHFscHM0oT1PFLyg", "text": "Had a hitch installed on my Subaru. Paid in advance and made an appointment time for 7am weeks in advance, and confirmed by employees.\n\nWas specifically told it would take no longer than an hour, but having an got and a half availability would be safe just in case. Three hours later I still don't have my vehicle back and it didn't look like that'll happen anytime soon. No recognition from staff that this is an issue. I was told \"ten more minutes\" 45 minutes ago and they are still soldering wires.....\n\nThis is a 45 minute job to do! Not a good sign that they know what they're doing, and they certainly don't care about service expectations.\n\nPoor job, UHAUL. Don't use this location.", "business_id": "3Cb6vwHIW8-77TZz0DRpug", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zm4LRTYKHQ8b-U-mvM3umg", "review_id": "k0h_nNOG4uniekJQ845jDQ", "text": "Regarding UHaul's \"Family of Companies,\" poor customer service, illegal policies, rudeness, and inability to understand the definition of words used on their own contacts:\n\nI ordered a U-Box from UHaul and picked it up (and returned it for shipping) on 6/12. As per their confirmation email to me, it was GUARANTEED to arrive at it's final destination 6/22. It did not arrive until 6/26. I was informed by a local UBox representative that it would be no problem to get the UBox sent to a slightly more convenient location. I kept in touch with her for several days and she then told me she had tried to speak to the shipping department.The shipping department had told her there was no way to change the destination without calling the (undisclosed to me) third party shipping company. Then they told her they couldn't do that as they didn't have a working telephone number for the shipping company!!!!\n\nEvery call I have made to UHaul, be it a specific location, regional office, or corporate headquarters has been handed off when I ask about getting a partial refund. Every person directs me to call another office. When I was finally able to get in touch with the originating Madison, WI office, the person I spoke with (supposedly the shipping manager- Brandon Fiddler) was incredibly rude to me as said flat out \"I see it was shipped late. That's how it goes. I'm not giving you anything.\" I called corporate, after speaking to this man, I was told that I apparently threatened legal action so they won't speak to me any longer and have closed my case? Seeing as how I never threatened legal action, I find this preposterous, and I challenge them to produce the recording I did so in, since they record all phone conversations. UHaul has taken moving, an already stressful experience, and made it completely miserable. I have spent more than 7 hours on the phone with them, and can't get any resolution at all, and generally, receive nothing but insolence. They love to tell you that you have to contact the originating office or the receiving office or corporate or that the people you need to speak to are all away at the moment and have wildly unpredictable hours.\n\nIn addition to all of this, I had initially rented a trailer as well, and had a hitch installed on my car. The day comes to go get my trailer and they (surprise) don't have it. They make me drive out to the middle of friggin' nowhere to get it, 5 minutes before this gas station that does UHaul on the side is closing. We do the paperwork and he's ready to connect my trailer- except the hitch is incomplete! I had to run around this tiny town trying to find the remaining parts and lucky for me this nice guy stayed late. What a complete nightmare.\n\nUpdate: A very nice guy at the original location approved roughly 30% of my expenses/ demand for money back. But that only happened AFTER I filed a complaint with the BBB, which is still going back and forth. FILE A COMPLAINT WITH BBB ASAP, that is likely the ONLY way they will even pay attention to you. Also, do some googling on it, their customer service isn't the only thing they like to pass blame from office to office on. If you sue them, you have to sue the corporate office in Phoenix. They will say it's a family of franchise companies and pass the blame, but that's how the actual law behind it works, and they will lose.\n\nOh- in addition, in the process of researching, I found this guy's story, READ IT.\nhttp://dontuseuhaul.com/index.htm\n\nI encourage you ALL to file small claims against one of the WORST companies I have literally ever dealt with in my life (and that includes Charter)!", "business_id": "3Cb6vwHIW8-77TZz0DRpug", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "frEtELnTATd1BOD6Ndh0CQ", "review_id": "B5D3YDfTY7d5Y8FGOr88yg", "text": "Yes, you should order meat from here. It looks kinda sketchy in a neighborhood that's not for nighttime, but those are really good sausages and meats! \n\nYes, you should eat the pieroggies! Sometimes they are not all the way cooked through from frozen though. I take half a star away from them for that. Get some cheese and some beef jerky  for home and pick up some chocolate bars over in the corner on the shelves. They have some with mousse like fillings. Explore the shelves for more interesting Polish treats. You can't argue that it's not authentic.\n\nI give this place five stars for the quality of their meats, but they lose half a star becuase one of the ladies seems so grumpy as if I am imposing on them for wanting to buy stuff, but I bet if I knew Polish she'd be sweet as a grandma.  They lose half a star for not fully cooking the pieroggies twice now, but I love Stanley's anyway. \n\nCooked in Bacon, they are so bad for you but so yummy in the tummy. \n\nThey close sometimes before the close sign, so come before 5pm just in case. Nothing is sadder than looking forward to a nice brat and it's closed. Very small parking spot, but worth it when I'm in the neighborhood.", "business_id": "YECRdaM6wN6eaGOYi5g8uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "uhbiaLowmnoeT97PMoAwdQ", "review_id": "05GXxd5q-DyAgwf2COjHMA", "text": "DELICIOUS! The sandwiches are really good and the meat is top quality. It's also nice grabbing an exotic item from the shelf for dessert.", "business_id": "YECRdaM6wN6eaGOYi5g8uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "CwMU-8VjTyNf2eDM52RlAA", "review_id": "PViPpUHZjZKpTUKiBZE2UA", "text": "Loves me some Stanley's!  I've been going to Stanley's for years and years and thank goodness some things never change.  I don't have any friends who have eaten Stanley's subs and don't love them (if they didn't I'd probably end the friendship.)\n\nI love the ladies behind the counter who spent plenty of time in the old-country, love the meat hanging everywhere, love the imported grocery items - even love the small...everything (parking lot, building, tables, etc.)\n\nQuality meat means great sandwiches!  We swear that they put an addictive chemical on it that makes you crave it fortnightly.\n\nEven if you know of Stanley's for their sandwiches - do yourself a favor sometime and order a plate of pierogies (they'll even heat them up for you if you ask).  They're dynamite.", "business_id": "YECRdaM6wN6eaGOYi5g8uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "intz_M3Q3Toe0pwoN0zdzw", "review_id": "ya2Gejg97_SvysOKc08SWg", "text": "I made an airport drop in the morning and had much of the day to kill, so I was just driving around and randomly stumbled upon this place.\nI've always thought that I should have been born into a Polish family, or was perhaps Polish in another life, because there are only a few types of international cuisine styles that I enjoy more than that of Poland.\nI had been looking for a place in the Southwest with decent Polish food, particularly pierogis. There is a place in Tucson, but it's relatively expensive and inconvenient for me, so I don't go there much. When I walked in, there was a woman in the back who just looked at me and, without standing up, asked me what I wanted. Before I even saw the pierogis on the menu, I looked at what she was doing, and realized that she was rolling some fresh ones. YUM!\nI've been to a lot of Polish delis and they usually let you get a half dozen. Here, I had to get a dozen, and there are different pricing levels (usually $1) for cooked versus frozen pierogis. But, at about $8 for a meat-less dozen, they definitely run higher than what you would find back east, although you're also several thousand miles from most of those places.\nI ordered the cooked ones, since I intended on eating them soon, and was told that I would have to wait, so I got a New Times and took a seat. This was not the warmest service, but I also tend to expect that from Eastern European restaurants and delis (not a stereotype, just from experience).\nThe store doubles as a market. They sell Polish and Eastern European food products, in addition to sausages and other deli items. They'll also make sandwiches. It was relatively quiet and there were a couple of tables. It was a small place, but actually very comfortable to sit in, although this was still early (before 11am).\nAbout fifteen minutes later, a different woman (much more pleasant) emerged from the back and handed over a styrofoam box with a plastic fork sticking out of it.\nThe pierogis I got were cooked in bacon fat and had bacon on top. So, if you're a vegetarian, and were expecting no meat in the meatless pierogis, I guess you have to specify that to them beforehand. They were a bit more oniony and greasy than I would have liked, and lacked some of the more intricate and subtle flavors that I've gotten at other places. But these were definitely real-deal pierogis and that, alone, I really liked.\nI'll definitely be back. I can never get enough Polish food, and I'd like to try their sandwiches and sausages. If you like Polish food and, like me, are stuck craving it in Arizona, then you could certainly do a whole lot worse.", "business_id": "YECRdaM6wN6eaGOYi5g8uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HobTOlxZJSUS8mX7CtedYQ", "review_id": "wQJ50PjQdVafiYXpsHP5kg", "text": "The homemade fresh polish sausage is definitely 5 star but the customer service is a little harsh.  It reminds me a little of the \"cheeseburgah\" spot on the early SNL. \n\nBut back to the sausage...I had a brat and provalone hot sub--super yummy ($5.75) and got a link of fresh polish sausage ($4.75/lb.) to take home and enjoy later. While I was at the counter someone came in from the European Cafe to pick up a deli order so I guess Stanley's supplies at least 1 restaurant also. Try it...You'll like it!", "business_id": "YECRdaM6wN6eaGOYi5g8uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y2FcksTOoJWzq0Nf_sOwSw", "review_id": "jF9VJpfqBVurrZlU9M3U4Q", "text": "Stanley's, yum!!!!.  When I got married many many years ago, Stanley's catered food for my reception.  There were sausages, stuffed cabbage, sauerkraut, pierogies.  OMG!  My Hungarian grandmother would have been very pleased.  I just wish she could have been there.  Anyway, just wanted to say that everyone raved about the food and we had lots of leftovers, ordered extra on purpose.  Since grandma was no longer with us, she did all the amazing cooking of these wonderful foods, we savored each and every bite.", "business_id": "YECRdaM6wN6eaGOYi5g8uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EYH6fmKcfKIvCbUSEFYaag", "review_id": "OfpQZnOxrSWYnhVf9YVp2w", "text": "The service truly is horrendous.  Clearly, these ladies are a product of communist Poland and haven't lost their edge!\nBut it's part of the experience!\n\nI honestly don't know how to rate this place.  The products are good.  But you're not always allowed to buy them.  (I tried to buy three loaves of bread once, and was lectured that I shouldn't take so many.)\nThe service, as I mentioned, is awful awful awful.  But, for me, it's somewhat nostalgic (I grew up in a Poland back in the day, so it brings back memories).\n\nI do wish there were more options in the valley, but this is by far the closest, so I'll keep going back.  Sigh.\n\nI just changed my rating from two to three stars.  The place smells good.  I'll give it an extra star.  What the heck.", "business_id": "YECRdaM6wN6eaGOYi5g8uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LQi_RgRvMi3Y1gaFgIaRuw", "review_id": "kDMsDxDHLbpHcj4stSHdMw", "text": "There is so much goodness in this place I don't even know where to begin. I've been going here ever since i was a little girl, A few times a month my mom or grandma would stop in and get the smoked butt, perogi's, polish sausage, blood sausage, bratwurst,  hot italian sausage, liverwurst, bacon, or whatever was recommended to us at the time by the ladies behind the counter.  \n\nI have to admit as a child I was pretty unnerved by the ladies behind the counter but after 25+ years of going here, they are very sweet and wonderful ladies. Many times I have asked for suggestions and the have always came through for me. On my last trip I told them I am having a BBQ this weekend and what smoked sausage would go best as a snack.  Their question \"are you serving beer?\", and yes I was! The next question \"you like spicy?\" and yes i do.  She went over to the side wall and pulled two giant red links off the rack and said with a smile \"This...will be good.\" (when I got home I tried a little and It was good!)\n\nI can see where people can say the ladies behind the counter are intimidating but they really are wonderful.  I have stopped in for a sandwich a time or two in the afternoon and had great conversations with them when I was the only one in the store and it was slow.  They have even offered me a tour once.\n\nThis is a place ran by hard working immigrants that have an amazing product. Every time I am in the area a make a point of stopping in and getting the smoked butt (the \"butt\" is actually the shoulder cut on a pig bot the actual butt). Its excellent sliced thin on a sandwich.\n\nYou don't find sausage shops like this anymore.  My grandma grew up in Wisconsin and she said this place reminded her of the polish deli's she went to back in the 50's.  Authentic and yummy.", "business_id": "YECRdaM6wN6eaGOYi5g8uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aIAjAU-6NH583EkQ6E9KRw", "review_id": "PySz1VEq1PcT3vfca3jesA", "text": "The thing I saw another reviewer hate aobut this place I love, which is you walk in the door and it feels like you have entered into Eastern Europe. The backwall is lined with all sorts of smoked pork products, from chunks of smoked bacon, to ham, to what seems like a never ending display of different types of sausages and yes, the women providing the service are not all that smiley but come on, you get an authentic experience with people you know their smoked meats, and boy are those good!\n\nI picked up a chunk of smoked bacan that they slice for you and the smoked pork butt is just wow! I went home and chopped some up and sauteed it with some sliced fennel bulb and lentils and it was like wow, so good, both smoky and salty. I also picked up some sort of dried sausage stick and though it is bad for you, it is so good - a great addition to a nice glass of red wine, some cheese, and some good french bread.\n\nBy the way, if you live in Tempe and go to the farmer's market on Saturday morning it is on your way home, just take 7th street to McDowell and take a right and it is right around 21st Street and McDowell.\n\nSo, when you go in the store and the Eastern European women don't smile at you just remember, you walk in that store and you are in their culture, not yours, so enjoy the experience and buy some sausage! :-)", "business_id": "YECRdaM6wN6eaGOYi5g8uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "NAyQLHEHbAWUjKtcHMxqUA", "review_id": "o1Q53bAnsQTCNr5nl3yNzA", "text": "I was able to try out this place for the first time last Saturday. You walk in and you are a bit lost at first because you have so many choices as far as meats to choose from and what you can order. Hanging on the walls are a bunch of different kinds of cured meats that all look delicious but I didn't order any of those this time. My dad and I both ordered a polish sausage meal. His was the fresh polish and mine was the smoked polish sausage. They were both really good and we garnished with fresh sauerkraut. The sandwich was amazing! As I write this I am wishing I had time to go back today to try something different. I also plan on ordering some cured meats of some sort as well. A summer sausage or something spicy and tube shaped.", "business_id": "YECRdaM6wN6eaGOYi5g8uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ynbYfudmDw3iwZpptU-KrQ", "review_id": "bBqRt0oDitWRa-qlCLiCJg", "text": "Pretty cool little placed nestled in a crappy part of town.  There's a small seating area inside, with a traditional deli counter along the back wall.  Along the sides are huge shelves stocked with numerous imported products of Eastern European origin.\n\nThere are about a million types of fresh sausage and cuts of meat hanging up behind the counter, and various meats and cheeses on display.  I can't speak to the prices, as I've never really purchased deli meats in this fashion before.  The prices seemed a little higher than your typical grocery store, but the selection looked fresher than anything I've seen at say, Wal-Mart.\n\nThey've also got a pretty extensive menu of sandwiches and hot dogs that you can order prepared fresh.  I got a roast beef sandwich for around six dollars that I had a hard time finishing.  A few of the staff members seemed less than friendly, but I can excuse that when the food is good and the service is quick.  Definitely a good place to stop by if you're in the area.", "business_id": "YECRdaM6wN6eaGOYi5g8uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "szbTVEtATfn8f9GxbGGO5w", "review_id": "ZzPDd5OemHRroAL--crsuw", "text": "Yes, I'd say A-OK for Stanley's.  Their sausages range from okay (kabanosy) to quite good (spicy kolbasz) but I'd agree that they're a bit on the pricy side.  \nI usually patronize their Bell Rd. location as it's closer to my house, but I ate lunch here a few weeks ago since I was in the 'hood.  It was right before Christmas and the place was JAM packed with everyone getting their holiday goodies.  The kielbasa sandwich was fine, they also have subs and other cold cut type sandwiches.\nThough they don't really hold a candle to some of the awesome Polish deli's back in Chicago, it's probably about the best you'll find out here in Phoenix.", "business_id": "YECRdaM6wN6eaGOYi5g8uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "viktEB8hfkR81lFNqg1EtQ", "review_id": "aYHgUsoYLjgEArEJWZyp4A", "text": "Old Skool European at it's best! . .  Sausages hanging behind the counter to dry and age and the smell of the place made me want to lick the walls! \n\nThe ladies behind the counter are a testimonial to how authentic Stanley's Homemade Sausage is completely the real deal! \nThere are many european grocery items avalable to purchase as well. \n\nThe sandwiches are yummy and fresh on bread that seams as if it just came out of the oven. (Even though I don't think they bake anything there) \nThe Meat is what it's all about ! \n\nReminds me of Parma the Polish area in Cleveland and the Polish American Festivals . . . without the crowds!", "business_id": "YECRdaM6wN6eaGOYi5g8uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MEKT4CmY8Hv7hDbYkt7GLg", "review_id": "EVVLdWP3EPm0wqqFYc44Mw", "text": "I love love love their meat! They must sprinkle it with crack or something cus those sandwiches are addicting lol", "business_id": "YECRdaM6wN6eaGOYi5g8uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ETIAM78kYT_xPM8b2iqi7g", "review_id": "-6l_QofRLhVtECQfi5v2Gw", "text": "Almost seems a waste of time to review this place.  If you're not already a fan, my 5 star isn't going to change your mind.\n\nBut Wow!  Our two friends said the best brats (#8) they ever ate.  And our smoked sausage sandwichs (#18 & 20) were fabulous.\n\nSorry, guys, the lady who took our order (on a Saturday noon) was reasonably happy and the gal delivering from the kitchen was very smiley and friendly.  Must have been our Irish charm.  So next time you go, don't pretend to be Polish, tell 'em you're Irish!", "business_id": "YECRdaM6wN6eaGOYi5g8uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6K6GvIJZ_G_luOrVZDwrZw", "review_id": "1b9QPahtMremT_Y3TLTPXw", "text": "Smells great, feels very old-world when you walk.  The lady behind the counter was so calm and unruffled as the place steadily filled up while my Mother placed her order for a month's worth of meat! \n\n Asked her to recommend a sausage to go with cheese/crackers -Krakaw is a about the size of my thumb and so flavorful and rich tasting - yummy.   I chose the Polish sausage and Hungarian sausage to take home for Master Griller to have his way with them - will have to update my review after the big event!\n\nThey offer homemade sandwiches there too - we got something loaded with a variety of lunchmeats on this soft, almost \"roll\" bread.  Reasonably priced and so fresh n tasty.  However, when I made a smart crack about \"what kind of knucklehead would order the Vegetarian Sub that was on the menu\" I couldn't even get a little snicker out of the counter lady, she is old school & old world.  I LOVE IT! \n\n Go there, check out the website First so you know what you might want to order, counter lady don't play and she don't mark those items all wrapped up in white paper so pay attention and do it when you get home! \n\nSupport Your Local Businesses or you will be left in a corporate clone world!", "business_id": "YECRdaM6wN6eaGOYi5g8uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-2VqtJTmSoGFQWFIuJVZzg", "review_id": "CdfB9MSIoZKXiTS6cCyjFQ", "text": "I love finding places like this. What a gem in a great part of town. Picked up a couple of subs to go (European and and a Roast Beef) both full of meat and the bread was great as well. To top it off we picked up some fresh brats to grill up later.", "business_id": "YECRdaM6wN6eaGOYi5g8uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OTs44TUNInIwVDX4JkYFgg", "review_id": "YwFKkb7swpQ2K7FGz0ATqw", "text": "Bring your wallet or if you have little self control it maybe better to just bring some cash and leave the plastic and pay check at home. \n\nThe smell of the meats curing on the racks when you walk in to the front deli will transport you to meat Valhalla. \n\nThis is what a deli is supposed to be. All their meats here are delicious. \n\nIf the lady behind the counter is mean to you, you probably deserve it. \n\nIf your a first timer just order the European Sub. All they're cold cut", "business_id": "YECRdaM6wN6eaGOYi5g8uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "04xW5mhSBaCzpjbcf2VSZg", "review_id": "HYr91B4LKW9XSk3r-ecPKg", "text": "This is an amazing little shop on 22nd St and McDowell. I found out about it from a Polish man who was searching for ingredients to make Polish moonshine. We were discussing the paucity of delicatessens here in the desert (a theme that transits my reviews) and he mentioned that this place was everything you wanted out of a deli. He was correct.\n\nMuch like the best delicatessens, the food is ethnic. Eastern European sausage is their specialty. You can get other stuff, and it is also good. However their selection of handmade Eastern European sausage is absolutely phenomenal. \n\nThe woman behind the counter is also terrific! You get the sense that she would rap you on the head with a spoon if she could get away with it. My first time in, I was reading the menu, she walked up and asked, \"What you want?\" in a heavy (likely Polish) accent. When I hesitated, she exclaimed, \"C'mon, what are you hungry for?\" Don't let the gruffness fool you, she is only bringing home the point that we spend too much time at places like Subway ordering their \"meals\" than thinking about what we'd like to eat.\n\nI go two hot dogs that first time, they were absolutely amazing. I mean they were hot dogs, just amazing hot dogs. Since then I have also tried the polish sausage, a turkey sandwich (just a bite) and the pierogies...OMG the pierogies! \n\n--why is it that any place that makes pierogies only sells them by the dozen? they are soooo heavy!!!--\n\nAlso there is an amazing selection of Eastern European groceries, everyting from jams and jellies to Kosciusko mustard and candy bars. I don't think there is another spot in the valley that has some of this stuff!\n\nThis place is a must hit here in the valley. People who care about the food they serve you, and enough character to write a novel about. Go and check them  out, you might find out about a sweet concert coming up from a Polish pop band as well!", "business_id": "YECRdaM6wN6eaGOYi5g8uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wC6VHUuHpE7tK28qHt2Ctg", "review_id": "b-mCpEGeI_XbzP1EmGokDQ", "text": "Stanley's, Stanley's, Stanley's!!  I love this place. When you are in the mood for s sub, there are no shortages right here in the greater Phx area. Take your pick from large national chains to the smallest of mom and pop shops. Stanley's is one of my favorites. Friends of mine kept telling me to try this place, and boy am I glad I did. Reminds me of meat shops in Germany.  The place is small, with a couple of tables, but space is tight. The better choice is to take out. That way people won't hear you scream as you lose control over your sub. When you first walk in, the smell hits you. Smoked sausages and fresh meats abound. There are about 30 subs on the menu, but I bet they can make you anything you want. My favorite is the ham, turkey, roast beef. A whole sandwich is about 10\" and the bread is some of the best around.  Fresh, soft and full of flavor. The meats are sliced thin and flavored perfectly. The roast beef has a nice beef flavor, the ham is a nice combination of smokey and salty and the turkey is sweet and jusy. The veggies are fresh and crisp.  I am not a fan of the special sauce though, just not up my alley. They also have chocolates, jams and other can goods from various parts of Europe. An absolute must try for any sub fan.", "business_id": "YECRdaM6wN6eaGOYi5g8uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7ofXs_JOBxZSkPHZE6M0sA", "review_id": "fKSwXm0VOuJpwQ5zC8C1RQ", "text": "Great bacon that they will slice as thick as you like. Sure the ladies begin the counter are old world types. They're friendly enough though and the meats are great. They'll let you try anything you want and if you go in the morning it smells so delicious when they're running the smoker.", "business_id": "YECRdaM6wN6eaGOYi5g8uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0qIsBt4EzBDCKrIviV55Ew", "review_id": "ZGkwBrlq3OE410RXWWWeFA", "text": "Talk about a Sausage fest,  Sausages, Sausages! This places has them, hanging on the wall, everywhere.  Some kind of sausage factory in the back and the personal up front is straight to the point no chit chatting here.  I love the pastrami if I go in for a quick bite.  I like the take different kinds of sausages to go to cook later.\n\nI tried giving them three starts just could not do it this places deserves the fourth star while sausage company takes number uno.  The place just gives a great vibe of credibility that these people know their encased meats.  \n\nThe one hater, \nJohn J, your story is as bogus as it sounds, any formal news from your health department complaint?  The reviews are high star rating after another.", "business_id": "YECRdaM6wN6eaGOYi5g8uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jHwEOGkgl0yQ-oLWxiCAGg", "review_id": "Xwd6pjDrntBZnQQqXpXoTA", "text": "We lost a legend of deli's and it is replaced with a somewhat chain restaurant called So we MEAT again. The sandwich left much to be desired, the bread was mediocre and the thinly sliced piece of cheese on my sandwich brought a tear to my eye. The kabanosy sausage tasted over processed but a bit tasty with all the garlic inside, but the after taste was not pleasing. I may make the trek to the Stanley's on Bell road but was hoping this place was the birth of the rumored Stanley's that was supposed to branch into 7 new stores. I can't say that I would return to this shop as it was not terrific. There was mention of European goodies like stuffed cabbage and some other dishes during the holidays but is this not the holidays? Turkey day is 3 days away? If I do return here it won't be for a sandwich but maybe some cold cuts, smoked butt and during the holidays. The young lady behind the counter said that Stanley's shared their recipes with them but the menu states that these are passed down through generations of Shannon's deli with no mention of Stanley's. Maybe when they get the smokehouse in the back of the building going they will offer the 60+ unique cuts they promise.", "business_id": "YECRdaM6wN6eaGOYi5g8uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "irAT2Tvbtjef9-EqHZZTDA", "review_id": "XG0uOSs-55su3EXxYq9hGQ", "text": "A long time family favorite! It isn't a proper family get together without Stanley's pierogis!", "business_id": "YECRdaM6wN6eaGOYi5g8uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7OTUYJ83053BDMCnMFLB2g", "review_id": "ZOter567c5FsJFa52eBIFA", "text": "I do love Stanleys, so I was very disappointed to learn that the location on McDowell and 22nd Street is now closed.  The shop that took over in the space is nothing similar, so don't bother going in if you showed up there looking for Stanleys, as I did.  I haven't made it up to the location on Bell yet, but I might have to make the trek up there.  How else will I get my Christmas Eve pierogi?   :(", "business_id": "YECRdaM6wN6eaGOYi5g8uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EzKRzSxZwLfHTUVWIdjNfQ", "review_id": "Sf0Ke9IMQ0si39m2DthF1w", "text": "Visited the Mesa location. Dr Nguyen was great but his staff not so much. The nurse had to mention to my son that his sister was his half sister. That did not have to be stated at all! That's irrelevant. Now I have to explain to an 8 year old how and why his sister is a half sister. That is really unacceptable!!!", "business_id": "lZFUmxcvjD8LdzyTYXBd_A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H0m97uODUCIGL7ahTDFqhA", "review_id": "f1YNU6MRaCkN7jr07qpk9A", "text": "My son has seen Dr Ritchey since birth. Everyday we are thankful that he came into our life.  We are confident with his abilities and consistently have seen his extraordinary care and dedication (to patients and parents as well!).  He honestly changed our lives!", "business_id": "lZFUmxcvjD8LdzyTYXBd_A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mOkjpDKjmcyO6W6CmabfIA", "review_id": "kGiQTUcnTzgpFh261kdPqw", "text": "Stayed here recently while in town on a business trip for three days.  I would say that the hotel was a bit overpriced for what it was:  $199 weeknights, $179 weekends. \n\nThe rooms were not very updated (old furniture, small re-fridge, really small microwave) the furniture didn't even match. The gym was the smallest I've ever seen with three or four pieces of cardio equipment, that was it.\n\nThe free breakfast in the morning was pretty good (waffle makers, eggs, variety of bread/bagels, fruit, yogurt, cereal, etc).\n\nThe one great thing the hotel has going, excellent customer service.  Some of the best I've seen in awhile.", "business_id": "Lt-dQ0kUWFm0nDgLwdEo_g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d42T37_3iMNRrIbi1gq2_Q", "review_id": "EKzfxi23MDyZomyQtdNFBw", "text": "Minus the fact that there's no dresser and the area itself is kind of shady, this hotel is still pretty nice.\n\nThe rooms are huge.  There's a separate area with a desk and a countertop with a microwave, then there's another area with a couch and TV as well as the couch being a pull-out, and finally there's the bedroom area with the bathroom off to the side.\n\nThere's not much walking room so it's not VERY spacious, but you can make due with what you're given.  There's also complimentary breakfast every morning, a shuttle for the airport, and a little market place if you want soda or a quick snack in the middle of the night.", "business_id": "Lt-dQ0kUWFm0nDgLwdEo_g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7ehaj98rVpM0z76Rs1eEKw", "review_id": "EURT5VlkpVX8gbRpjkB5Ew", "text": "BRING EARPLUGS!!!\n\nOn the night of my stay, it took me at least a hour to fall asleep because of all the passing cars.  I suggest you get a room that's not facing the street if you are staying there.  I also woke up several times in the middle of the night because I could hear my neighbors flushs the toilet and took shower.\n\nThe room was ok, but the AC was absolutely scary.  I am not sure what kind of AC is that, but it looks like is a really old model and not one of those newer ones which you can select how hot or cold you want the room to be.  It also makes loud noise when it is on and after you leave it on for a certain period of time, it'll make very very loud noise that sounds like it's about to fall apart or blow up.  My girlfriend and I ended up decided not to turn it on because we both feel like it's not time for us to die yet.\nThe other thing I had problem with was their free WiFi.  After I realized both their WiFi and Internet jack were not working, i called the front desk right away and was told someone from their internet service provider will call me back.  I waited more than 30 minutes but still no one called me back so I had to call again.  It took them another 20 minutes or so to get their internet service back up.  However, after I hung up the phone, I realized their WiFi was still not working.  I was able to connect to the internet because I had the cable plugged in......\n\nIn my opinion, the facility is probably way too old.  I would not stay here again if I ever go back to Phoenix.", "business_id": "Lt-dQ0kUWFm0nDgLwdEo_g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QXwoSi_A4OpOBsyc1AdIgQ", "review_id": "d35aoJU4FgrqkxrWvuunIg", "text": "The service is as good as most of the Marriotts, but that's about the only good thing I'll say about this place since I'm comparing it to other Marriotts in the same class. First off, my A/C takes a long time to cool if it doesn't freeze up its own pipes...no fixes. The elevators have to be one of the top 3 slowest I've ever used in a modern building, and the components of the structure in general look like they were just thrown together by a few amateurs looking at a step by step model. The assembly almost seems that bad... Basically, this is a hotel walking distance from downtown that has rooms w/ desks, refridges, microwaves, and fairly comfortable beds, but it's built like the ghetto that's right behind it. I'm paying $159 a night on the weekdays.", "business_id": "Lt-dQ0kUWFm0nDgLwdEo_g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0a-ISXPjsyyNAMZfDbrKpw", "review_id": "GPeAY6off-npxeqvZoqWqw", "text": "This is the first Springhill Suites that I've stayed at.  Service was good.  Hotel was clean.  Room was acceptable.  Big enough to work in, nothing special.   Fitness Room was small but that was fine as I was the only one using it.  The breakfast on par for what you would receive when you stay at a hotel.  They could use better coffee.\n\nVery nice hotel to stay at if you have business at the convention center.", "business_id": "Lt-dQ0kUWFm0nDgLwdEo_g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_TKHvI5i-NeRO87jL0IHfQ", "review_id": "06hDyYYdJaVh1RzpVS8z2g", "text": "Hotel was nice and they had a great big spread for breakfast...I thought it was going to be a continental breakfast (roll and coffee) but they had eggs, sausage, bacon, cereal, fruit, yogurt, milk, juice, chocolate, toast and bagels...delish..\n\nThe Hotel was close to the Center of town (if you call that a center) and the baseball stadium was within walking distance (that's why i came to Phoenix...why else would I come to such a ghost town) and a church was also nearby.  If you go in the opposite direction of downtown (if you want to call it that) you will certainly hit the seedy part of town...Van Buren St. is known for it's prostitution and drugs.\n\nAs far as Phoenix goes, it's hard to imagine that it is the fifth largest city in the United States (cowtown if you ask me)  If you visit any other city, they look like cities... Atlanta, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Boston, Detroit, Baltimore, New Orleans, etc...what happened to Phoenix...no people, no traffic, no shopping, no restaurants, no nothing...yeech!", "business_id": "Lt-dQ0kUWFm0nDgLwdEo_g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gmxFtUbG2hpBAKu7pAfi1g", "review_id": "ow1HE33yCs2ZrBa2AV009g", "text": "Best bargain in DT PHX. The hotel is half the price of some of the other downtown hotels, and is only a few blocks away from restaurants, the convention center, US Airways Arena, and Chase Field. I paid $100/ night when some of the other DT hotels were charging close to $200.\n\nThe hotel has a complimentary shuttle to and from the airport and has a full breakfast included in the price of the hotel (eggs, breakfast meats, waffles, bagels, english muffins, oatmeal, cereal, etc).\n\nThe rooms are a little dated but there is complimentary wi-fi in all the rooms. Beds are incredibly comfortable and there are new flat screen TVs in all the rooms. \n\nMy only complaint was the amount of chlorine in the pool and spa. I went in a brunette and came out platinum blonde.\n\nRecommended.", "business_id": "Lt-dQ0kUWFm0nDgLwdEo_g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rC5ZPQrnoYrbB-jO9-mKpw", "review_id": "Xovu4lA9fX7TPezS4qKdKQ", "text": "The WiFi in the guestrooms is terribly slow, but rooms are comfortable. The hotel is located in a decent location.", "business_id": "Lt-dQ0kUWFm0nDgLwdEo_g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y_iDk0YlFos9BsFvQjzkBg", "review_id": "Gj9jcB4lE9yzsYUUcBEnBQ", "text": "Great price and a 10 minute walk to Chase Field.  During summer really hot to walk, but hotel provides free shuttle service.  They stop after 10 pm, so it was nice to see bicycle taxis for a nominal fee.  Room was clean and bigger than expected.  With two young kids it helped.  Air conditioner worked great, but a little loud for those light sleepers.  All staff were very friendly and helpful.  Complimentary breakfast was good, but nothing major.  Only downside for us was that the pool had way too much chlorine.  My sons eyes were blood red.  Would stay again if in the area.", "business_id": "Lt-dQ0kUWFm0nDgLwdEo_g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xcmaPQyLMb5gb8gVd_OF2A", "review_id": "7IJzMwnpdkRYthFpdaIeHA", "text": "I've got a couple of choices in Marriott properties that are close to the Exit Certified office where I teach when I go to Phoenix. I chose the SpringHill Suites Phoenix Downtown last year (my first trip to Phoenix), and it worked out, so I went back.\n\nThis SpringHill Suites is pretty much like every other one. Internet connectivity was weak on the sixth floor, though. I don't remember the connection being this poor on the trip last year. Otherwise, service good-front desk staff, excellent, housekeeping did fine. Breakfast was weak-their idea of eggs are those patty-things you put on an egg mcmuffin. Turkey sausage and Canadian bacon are weak meat choices. Not that I really care that much, honestly. I can grab a bowl of cereal and a coffee, then stop someplace for a proper breakfast sandwich on the way to the office.\n\nThe SpringHill Suites is located on 7th Street and Van Buren, and the office is at 1st Avenue and Adams, which makes for a ten-block walk. That's exactly what I want, because I don't have to rent a car. The hotel has a shuttle to/from the airport, and Phoenix has good public transit if I want to get adventurous. The proximity to decent dining options, such as Pizzeria Bianco, The Rose and Crown, and the restaurants in Arizona Center all add up to a good location.", "business_id": "Lt-dQ0kUWFm0nDgLwdEo_g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "YQ5GtQxk0llKxudYGMPxZg", "review_id": "guqZqyiEZ27rp2deBTvOfg", "text": "Worst hotel ever for this \"level.\" Upon check in the elevator door wouldn't close, after 4 attempts we used the stairs. We get to our room and the key doesn't work. The front desk gave us the wrong room key. It actually opened another room. Lucky we aren't thieves...\" The TV did NOT work so we went without. There is nothing like crud in the corners of the bathroom floor from a lazy mop job over many weeks (obviously) for that kind of build up. Gross overall. \n\nIf you are looking for somewhere within walking distance to Chase Field, we did not find it threatening to walk in that area. Late at night, after a game, there are a lot of people and vehicles around. Those reasons are why it seemed OK for the area. I must say however in 104 degrees it is a lot more of a walk than you think. Had we known parking is cheap (under 10 bucks for some GREAT parking) we would have stayed FARTHER out at a Hilton...", "business_id": "Lt-dQ0kUWFm0nDgLwdEo_g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-prwCiyBdefhhLsQDu8VGg", "review_id": "n79E_4LzSIq78gnbrWG00w", "text": "Underwhelming - attention to detail is lacking. Carpets are dirty, empty bottle of wine in the fridge when I opened it for the first time, the AC was not running when I checked-in so the room smelled musty - like beer was being fermented in the bathtub. There are no electric plug near the bed - I was to be sitting on my bed and charging my phone and working on my computer. Wifi is free but does not reach to my room... Come-ON!", "business_id": "Lt-dQ0kUWFm0nDgLwdEo_g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KzorlU7m5drvmeUYuu5tOw", "review_id": "nixL3rF2qFjpWRMqdI4weA", "text": "Quiet, comfortable and convenient; excellent attributes for the business traveller! Breakfast included healthy choices but still provided something for the carb-a-holics :-)", "business_id": "Lt-dQ0kUWFm0nDgLwdEo_g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sAyWM18A2Lzyr0nMysv6lA", "review_id": "buJShfIiPnYdLPzdF0pQ9w", "text": "First rate customer service gets 10 stars. They went above and beyond to help us and provide the best service. I can't recommend them enough. The rooms were big and the beds were to die for - so comfy. A little short on electrical outlets for charging phone and laptop. TV fine. Continental breakfast was really a buffet with many choices depending on your culinary preferences. I didn't have any problems with wifi strength. Keys worked fine, elevators worked, no crud in the corners, very clean. We were pleased beyond - I would highly recommend them. Again, let me stress the customer service from front desk staff was killer.", "business_id": "Lt-dQ0kUWFm0nDgLwdEo_g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UxMk0GfLyNhquaDt7PiYpw", "review_id": "jkeX9yM9IQxBRBSiOE2nYQ", "text": "I did not have a good experience here. Upon a late check in, my business partner was told he was checking in a day late, they were expecting him the day before. After showing his confirmation confirming he was not supposed to be there a day early, he was told they would have to check with a day manager. The day after, they took care of it but the manager made it sound like it was his fault and she was doing him a favor by taking it off of his bill. \n\nThe bathroom looked very worn, the shower and sink leaked. If you would like heat or air, the unit does not have a thermostat so it either runs or it is off. Very noisy. I was several rooms down from the elevator but I still heard and felt the vibration somehow. \n\nEvery morning for breakfast (which was included) by 7:30 the two trash cans were over flowing. Food was average.", "business_id": "Lt-dQ0kUWFm0nDgLwdEo_g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fxq6hTiuibgNQDPS6mKblQ", "review_id": "djFuginnjJpMhiyOD7fNGQ", "text": "I visit Phoenix frequently and this is my first stay at this location. The hotel is marginal, but needs some major updates. The breakfast is less than mediocre and seems like they are always low on supply. The last 2 mornings I arrived to find nothing but crumbs left for eggs. Lastly,  the customer service rep (I wont mention any names) who checked me in needed additional training on how to treat loyal customers. She was very rude and short during check in which I find uncommon for the brand.", "business_id": "Lt-dQ0kUWFm0nDgLwdEo_g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SlOA72C0DikX4UC7frr00A", "review_id": "ynf_yPhvyeIasxNrezpVNA", "text": "Stayed here when my daughter registered at ASU. It was quiet and the neighborhood is nice. I felt safe and comfortable. \n\nA few troubles: 6th floor WiFi does not work - they rebooted it, but after reading other Yelp reviews I realized I'm not the only one on 6th with troubles. Came home for night 3 here and the room wasn't cleaned - 5:30 p.m. They are cleaning it now. \n\nBeds were very comfortable and the room was clean. I'm mostly satisfied.", "business_id": "Lt-dQ0kUWFm0nDgLwdEo_g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_LEQt7oTVjiaXyVHK_MM7g", "review_id": "sSmJ_-kOj-qOtT1jFap9gQ", "text": "Ahem, it's called San Carlos BAY seafood restaurant. \n\nAnyway, this is my favorite restaurant in Phoenix. The seafood is out of this world. I normally only order one dish, the Shrimp in Garlic sauce, and it never ever disappoints. Tortilla, beans and fries come with...but the real kick in the pants? When that delicious sauce marinates everything on the plate, making the fries all garlicky and moist...MMMMM...I can't wrap it all up in the tortilla and shove it into my mouth fast enough. \n\nI also highly recommend ordering a shrimp or seven seas cocktail as the perfect starter. \n\nMy family has been coming here for years, it's not in the best neighborhood. Last time we were here the place got robbed. No one was hurt, staff casually called the police, I'm guessing this had happened before. I was just glad the shrimp were okay.\n\nBut don't let that deter you! If you like seafood and mexican food you will be in hog (cerdo?) heaven! Mariachis on the weekends too...(just don't be that guy that requests they play La Bamba).", "business_id": "NYBx4sdSVrN-I5Q8RfLMPg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HZeFzs42f0iGaA-sP_hUnA", "review_id": "PeHyyFnKa7HZFRZMNvKqQw", "text": "Definitely a hidden gem!\n\nI have eaten everything on the menu.\n\nNo, not all at once. I've been going for years.\n\nThe best baja style mexican seafood in town. \n\nEven the raw oysters are fresh and delicious.\n\nYou can't go wrong. \n\nSRSLY. GO.\n\nThey don't always take credit cards. I'm not sure why. Bring cash just in case.", "business_id": "NYBx4sdSVrN-I5Q8RfLMPg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QwO4LVCiPZZdg5URrQfYpw", "review_id": "fQ1DyMq_thczwSIsseFRBA", "text": "I am indeed a fan. If you're down for some mariscos in Central Phoenix you should defitely try it out. Reasonable prices for good food. The mariscos are the upper end of the menu. There are also cheaper texmex items if you are in the snacking mood. They recently began accepting credit cards. Nice wait staff. Pleasant.", "business_id": "NYBx4sdSVrN-I5Q8RfLMPg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2ZMHNctqg2z4yv7KS51XYw", "review_id": "kib2p3T53gv44HsjrMvnfA", "text": "Whenever I fly back to Arizona, about twice a year, I drive straight from Sky Harbor to San Carlos Bay. For fifteen years I have kept this tradition. The chips and salsa are perfect, mariachis drifting around, real families and workers on their lunch breaks. All the seafood is perfect, especially the ceviche. The soups are amazing. For the kids, I get fried shrimp with french fries, and they're the best fried shrimp you'll ever eat. Flying into PHX, I dream of this and am never disappointed: a cold Pacifico beer with those tiny, tart Mexican limes and a whole fried snapper endiablados style. \n\nThe neighborhood looks like a place you'd go to pawn your grandma's walker or sell a hot catalytic converter, but inside San Carlos Bay, you'll think you're eating on the square in Guymas!", "business_id": "NYBx4sdSVrN-I5Q8RfLMPg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4mRx2noRJ1FFRPlzSVEEdQ", "review_id": "GN_fxSYSKQqNBM1skN1_xA", "text": "Sea of Cortez style Mexican food. Doesn't get much better than this.\n\nThe Shrimp Cuilici (sp) is the signature dish and the item I order the most. It consists of shrimp baked in a creamy pepper sauce with a layer of cheese. It all blends together in a gooey goodness that you can spoon over tortillas.\n\nAll the seafood is awesome there, cooked in several styles. I love Mexican food and I love seafood. San Carlos Bay is the best of both worlds.", "business_id": "NYBx4sdSVrN-I5Q8RfLMPg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uCfdp7AH45qanhjzWhYZsw", "review_id": "ss8FqesOsjQWVEwXZDEAjw", "text": "San Carlos Bay exceeded my expectations and I can't wait to go back next time I have a hankering for some Mexican seafood. The fish is fresh and they don't skimp on anything here. The complimentary chips and salsa and aresome and even better when served with a Corona Chelada. On the recommendation of some other yelpers I ordered the shrimp diabolitos (I think that is how it is spelled) and it was amazing and as spicy as expected (warning- I love super spicy food and this was definitely on the higher end of spicy- heat akin to the level of the slow burn of an indian vindaloo). I will definitely be back for more!", "business_id": "NYBx4sdSVrN-I5Q8RfLMPg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IggkcfYd2Q5n89H3ByAQkQ", "review_id": "Y-bqrUuDQqwCCpuZZoMeBA", "text": "Not far from the airport, and a great way to start and end your trip to Phoenix. If you live here, better food than the 'upscale' joints in Scottsdale. The seafood is as good as any I've had in many trips to Mexico, and reminds me of a hidden gem an understanding cab driver took me to on a back street near the Sheraton in Puerto Vallerta, and have never been able to find since. You'll know you're here when you spot those casually hung 'Best Mexican Seafood' awards as you enter.\n\nStart of with one of their many varieties of Ceviche, available in three different sized portions. My son liked it so much he had one as an appetizer, and another larger one as his main course.\n\nMy brother then had Grilled Octopus - very tasty and tender. I ordered the Fish Grilled in Garlic Sauce. Amazingly fresh, and done (not overdone) just right. Both platters came with  rice. beans, salad, and under the fish - French Fries! Not at all soggy. And the warm tortillas and spicy salsa let you build a few tacos along the way.\n\nWe washed everything down with several Mexican beers, at  4 bucks a bottle, the same as they charge for for 'domestic' beer (although domestic here would probably be Mexican). Friendly waitress and patrons, and even though we were the only gringos in the place, we felt right at home.\n\nThe three meals, as above, with tax, tip and beers came out to only about $70. You could drive down to the actual San Carlos Bay through Tuscon and Nogales in a couple of hours, but why bother when it's really right here.", "business_id": "NYBx4sdSVrN-I5Q8RfLMPg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0o0VMEJeQY0pAAZ9nxErBA", "review_id": "QRL9U27dRuhyTNyhIOnxHw", "text": "This place is seafood heaven! \nThey start you off with some of the best chips and salsa I have ever had! The salsa is obviously homemade and the chips were still warm. We ordered some drinks and a half dozen raw oysters to start. The oysters were OK, not the best I have ever had but by far not the worst. \nI ordered the Shrimp & Octopus in Garlic Sauce. It was to die for. The seafood was perfectly cooked. The beans and rice were some of the best I have ever had. I can't get over the beans! \nMy dining companion ordered the Crab Stuffed Green Chilies. They were bursting with real crab, but she did hit a few pieces of shell. \nI am in love with this place. I will be back on a regular basis for sure!", "business_id": "NYBx4sdSVrN-I5Q8RfLMPg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "byCYzOfg2QmCmejpc0L8jQ", "text": "We stopped in on a weekday for lunch. There was 5 of us and we were seated promptly. I was skeptical at first, mostly because I was not feeling like I wanted Mexican Seafood, but when I had the first sip of my Limonada (freshly prepared and refreshing) and dipped into the homemade chips and salsa, I knew all would be ok. \n\nIt took me quite a while to choose from several options on the menu. Most of my lunch partners went for the baja fish tacos, another for the Camarones al mojo de ajo...or Garlic Shrimp. Two of us decided on the Camarones Rellenos (stuffed shrimp). Now when I think stuffed shrimp I think of my favorite stuffed shrimp at Papadeaux's, with lots of flavor. I was expecting the same here. When it arrived there were 6 large bacon wrapped shrimp on a small bed of french fries, accompanied by refried beans and rice. The rice and beans were very good, the filling in the bacon wrapped shrimp was very basic unseasoned Ricotta/Requeson, not like the jalapeno, garlic, with monterey jack cheese I have had at other places. It was admittedly bland. I added lime but decided against any of the bottled hot sauces on the table. I should have spooned over some of the salsa but hind sight 20/20.   The other diners with me enjoyed the fish tacos but mentioned they had had better, while the other with the Garlic Shrimp raved about that dish.  \nIn all I would go back here to try any of their other dishes on their menu.", "business_id": "NYBx4sdSVrN-I5Q8RfLMPg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0o0VMEJeQY0pAAZ9nxErBA", "review_id": "_xdsyeR-PYX0F1GM9A1r8A", "text": "This time I have the Super Cocktail. It was soooo good! Filled with raw oysters and shrimp with clams, squid, octopus, shrimp and sea slugs. The large is huge, definitely big enough to share. \nThis place is at the top of my list!", "business_id": "NYBx4sdSVrN-I5Q8RfLMPg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "reA0fUlY3UUHXES1ZgNbkA", "review_id": "yka1FgqF7Ms_DwNj1ZFKtQ", "text": "Outside looks grim, inside was clean, friendly and quite Mexican.\nIn the shadow of the 51, easy to get to.  My wife and I visited a relative at nearby Good Samaritan Hospital, it was a very convenient location.\nWe had jumbo shrimp stuffed with cheese and wrapped in bacon (12.50) and Shrimp & Fish fillet in Garlic Sauce (13).  Both came with salad, rice, refried beans and french fries, all on the same platter.  The fillet was fresh, cooked to perfection and delicious.  We had warm tortillas on the side.  Flan for desert, dense, sweet and filled with the tiny holes I always look for in home made flan.  Good lemonade (not too sweet) (2) and a can of soda (1.50) rounded out a filling and gratifying meal.  We will certainly return to try more of their extensive menu!", "business_id": "NYBx4sdSVrN-I5Q8RfLMPg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4slfk7uBSmD7iJRYE5Dpkw", "review_id": "uzVn-50ArRpCXJH--waPmg", "text": "Wow. What can I write about Bahia San Carlos... well, let's start with it is \"off the hook\" delicious! I tell everyone I know that if they are going to Phoenix this should be the first stop. I order the Marinated Filet - their house specialty. Why? Well, because it is their house specialty! \n\nThe flavors in this dish are incredible. It is spicy (don't be a hater if you can't handle the heat) and is served on a bed of super hot french fries. I asked why once and was told that the french fries keep the fish hot while you eat it... they are right because it is wonderful. Rice and beans are top notch. Fresh tortillas (you choose corn or flour). Amazing. \n\nThe have incredible cerviche. All of their \"cocktail\" related items are delicious (not the \"sippy\" kind, the \"shrimpy\" kind) \n\nSomething to drink? It wasn't until I went with a friend that speaks Spanish at dinner time that I learned they serve Michelados. They basically pour the cerveza of your choice into a spicy, wonderful mixture of wonderfulness. When I took my first sip I remained tentative but then fell in love. Just when I thought it couldn't get any better! \n\nService is exceptional. They remember me even when I come back after a year. And, they always ask about a coworker who I used to come in with a few years ago. \n\nI don't say this about a lot of places but San Carlos Bay is on my top 10 spots in the world. Yes, it is a darn good piece of fish! DO NOT be fooled by the location or the look of this place. Just park behind and go on in. And, order the Marinated Filet.", "business_id": "NYBx4sdSVrN-I5Q8RfLMPg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "KckzOFAk7YokMHTyqLvpIw", "review_id": "ZLBHW0uZ-AXBJcQGgRYCEQ", "text": "This little place is AWESOME!\n\nNuff said.\n\nBut, if you really want to know...My fiance and I went here on a sleepy Sunday night when we were too tired to cook anything...and darnit if Costco wasn't closed to pick up a pizza, so we headed over to 16th street to see what new place we could find.  We were first given a bowl of chips and salsa.  The salsa looked like a mix between red and green salsa, and since I have a weird aversion to green salsa, I hesitantly tried it.  It was delicious, as were the house-made chips.  We ate two bowls immediately because we couldn't stop.\n\nAfter asking the waitress what was best, my fiance decided on the spicy marinated fish, and I on the garlic shrimp.  Holy crap, it was delicious.  The garlic sauce for my shrimp covered everything, from the beans and rice to the secret fries beneath the shrimp (which magically didn't get soggy).  My fiance said his fish was the best he's ever had in America.  Mine also came with tortillas (I chose flour), and they were great, like the kind my mom bought from the \"tortilla lady\" back home.\n\nWe were so full we couldn't move afterward, but I woke up in the morning craving the garlic sauce again...\n\nThe place is small and quaintly decorated, like something you might find in a small town.  We saw lots of families and tables of friends come and go.  The best part is, you don't have to sit and awkwardly wait for your check.  You check out at the desk.\n\nI highly recommend this place for some great mariscos.  I don't know how it could have been any better.", "business_id": "NYBx4sdSVrN-I5Q8RfLMPg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tL_QF_iIGoaPd-otIGa22A", "review_id": "-zLZrTaKhV5W_M_Hg08XVw", "text": "I was kind of turned off when I pulled into the parking lot, but I decided to try this place after researching and it got amazing reviews on Yelp and other websites.  Although the outside is a little unappealing, the food was so so so good!  The salsa was very spicy, and tastey!  I would definately go back for some good Mexican seafood!", "business_id": "NYBx4sdSVrN-I5Q8RfLMPg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SHcX9hp5RG3-OqsbvissIQ", "review_id": "Vh8_ksHjYsDSiQU9zdqFlA", "text": "The shrimp cocktail served in a fresh coconut with the meat is just amazing.  Everything else was high quality and tasty.  The shrimp with garlic was excellent and all the dishes are generously sized.", "business_id": "NYBx4sdSVrN-I5Q8RfLMPg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QfIh6gtujN_BX63voHu7Vg", "review_id": "23OxihFHBzxgsCegDJcGQg", "text": "Not sure if this is new, but its cash only. It would have been nice to know that before I drove to it, sat down, and was ready to order. The polite waitress told me where the nearest atm was but it wasn't a bank and I didn't feel like paying a fee to withdraw $ and then go back. Two people were in there eating by themselves at the peak of lunch hour. For what its worth, their food looked pretty good. Maybe I will try again when I happen to be in the neighborhood with cash. Just wanted to post this to give anyone the heads up to bring cash.", "business_id": "NYBx4sdSVrN-I5Q8RfLMPg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p7dvahRPZIWL7T6pFA_0dg", "review_id": "Z0vlR2n57CSOtz20IkDZcQ", "text": "If you like FRESH seafood and also enjoy spending very little such as $25 for TWO DINNERS this might be a place for you! \n\nSmall converted older Phoenix Ranch style house converted into a cheerful Seafood Restaurant that had live music when we were there, located among a row of row of other Mexican Restaurants. (that were rougher looking)\n\nWe had the spicy marinated fish and the diablo shrimp.\n\nThe Marinated Fish had essence of vegetable threw it and was cooked to perfection being very light moist but not falling apart also skinless , lacking fish taste meaning being sweet and fresh instead . The fish was topped with a spicy red sauce that was a perfect spice heat and topped with fancy cut lightly cooked celery for texture . This dish came with salad garnish , beans , rice , tortillas and the fish was elevated up on the plate by the use of fries .\n\nThe diablo shrimp come with a similar set up but are topped with onions and the spice heat is more of a challenging 10 out of 10 instead of the expected heat of 7ish . (this dish had good flavor but is not for everyone)\n\nat the time of this review this is a cash only establishment but a sign is posted that they will except credit cards soon .\n\nWe were Five Stars satisfied with meals and service , we'd return .", "business_id": "NYBx4sdSVrN-I5Q8RfLMPg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2nXVVKX3K4Httr7-IU1Rew", "review_id": "-dyBFg-hZGzkT5w4FH1S2Q", "text": "I was way excited to try this restaurant since it's so close to my house.  I just assumed it was one of those places that looked like a dive outside, but served up a piece of heaven inside.  Once I read the Yelp reviews, I was convinced I had made a sound real estate investment!\n\nMaybe my expectations/hopes were too high, but I thought it was just ok.   I liked the chips and salsa, and the service was friendly without being in your face.  We ordered a round of margaritas which tasted good, but were really weak in terms of the amount of tequila.  My father had the garlic shrimp and octopus which was really delicious--if I go back this is what I'd order--and I had the fish cuilichi was ok, just kinda heavy and not really something that got me excited.  The girly girl in me says, \"not worth the calories!\"\n\nI think I'll give it another try some time in the future--perhaps it was an off night.", "business_id": "NYBx4sdSVrN-I5Q8RfLMPg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iwUN95LIaEr75TZE_JC6bg", "review_id": "Oe1gZOhDcPFfaDnFnrQN7Q", "text": "I love this little place.\nUnpretentious, like sitting in a restaurant somewhere deep in Mexico, this place has all the charm of, well, a shitty little restaurant deep in Mexico.\nBut that's not why I eat here.\nI eat here because of their food, quite simply. \n\nLet me put it another way,\nI ate at Ocean Club, ordering their seafood tower as an appetizer. It was in the hundred dollar range...for an appetizer, YIKES.\n\nI ate at San Carlos and had their seafood platter, featuring every denizen of the deep you can think of. \nClams, Mussels, Crab- both King and Stone, Snapper, Cod, Octopus, tilapia, and a host of other fish whose names escape me. \nTwo of us couldn't finish it. Its cost? Around 30 bucks!\n\nAs I said, if you're looking for charm, forget it. Also, make sure you have a good car alarm as it's in a dodgy part of Phoenix. \nBut it is Arizona, so no-one will be surprised if you dine with a big iron on your hip.\n\nIt also helps if you know a tad more Spanish other than; My name is Diego, would you sleep with me for $20.00 dollars?", "business_id": "NYBx4sdSVrN-I5Q8RfLMPg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t6Nfy-em_6GNz1OXxRSERw", "review_id": "HezSvrP8g3KtihZc6iMuQA", "text": "Pretty authentic hole-in-the-wall Mexican seafood. Its loud, crowded, and a bit greasy, but the food and atmosphere keeps us coming back when we visit PHX.", "business_id": "NYBx4sdSVrN-I5Q8RfLMPg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bB8cwVC-4wGVyIdMFes6Uw", "review_id": "EgBYArMMXGPxaFqRtfJOHA", "text": "Stopped here for a quick bite after flying into Phoenix and found this restaurant on Yelp.     The food was fantastic, I had a filet with a green chili-sour cream sauce which was wonderful, delicate and flavorful, I'd never seen or had anything like it in Denver.    My wife had a soup with very large pieces of shrimp, scallops and fish.     Great flavors and value.", "business_id": "NYBx4sdSVrN-I5Q8RfLMPg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wpu_Nj9orL8HkChgv7peMA", "review_id": "5AA885kEN27CWZ44kPTfXw", "text": "Great service and awesome food!  Stopped in for a lil something before we checked into hotel.  Had bacon wrapped shrimp, fresh tortillas!  Great food, clean and very nice service! Must check this lil hole in the wall out!", "business_id": "NYBx4sdSVrN-I5Q8RfLMPg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rpa5wYCeXO2kvQ92KH_HvA", "review_id": "nT6mWTDXtnaYxwIE45crXw", "text": "I love mariscos, but i didnt love San Carlos Bay. To be fair, they are known for their caldos and I just ordered filete veracruzana....but still!!! my dining companion got the fish tacos, standard to be sure, but really below standard.\nWe are regulars at Playa Hermosa, so we decided to try out San Carlos Bay, I wont waste you time on a comparison, just know that all my dislikes about San Carlos Bay do not exist at Playa Hermosa.\nService was decent, food just ok, and unless you are over 60 and white - you may stand out.\nAvoid this establishment and head around the corner for a better atmosphere, way better food and a decent ROA.", "business_id": "NYBx4sdSVrN-I5Q8RfLMPg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HSZu19p4QWvXKC3tU_u4KA", "review_id": "BE9TR9ORoaQpBNpD_nk3Mw", "text": "Best Mexican Mariscos  in AZ!! Not only does the food taste good but they are clean too!!! I only eat at places that are issued a clean bill of health and this is one of them unlike the others out there. The food, WOW! If you want to feel like your sitting in front of the Sea of Cortez without actually going you come here... Coconut shrimp cocktail as good as it gets.... I have been going here for the past 7 years and will keep going back... Almost everything is great... I would skip the French Fries on the dishes since they are not so good and i don't expect them to be at a Mexican seafood place.", "business_id": "NYBx4sdSVrN-I5Q8RfLMPg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3tvnolreL5n5hOCO0PX_hw", "review_id": "n9twpNBwqt8inXeTXQdMng", "text": "Seriously good. If you're passing this way, staying by sky harbor you need stop here. The tacos pescada were tasty filling authentically prepared and worth the find. Second best reason for coming to AZ", "business_id": "NYBx4sdSVrN-I5Q8RfLMPg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eeijYsqhg45gcWlnks_eiw", "review_id": "EFcQ6yTQHC4BKcN4nHSlZQ", "text": "Best fish tacos I had in AZ! Workers were really nice and the food was really good.", "business_id": "NYBx4sdSVrN-I5Q8RfLMPg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LvcPjkXEELoyMQhJFCyX7g", "review_id": "1MIKLCPRoqHmgvMZvMRMTw", "text": "The food, service and establishment are great   Its my all time Mexican Seafood Restaurant in Phoenix.  I went with a party of 8 and all ordered different dishes they were all exceptionally delicious. We tried  Must try the Camarones Culichis (Shrimp in green sauce topped with jack melted green cheese) Botana de Mariscos (Fresh Seafood served cold), Tortitos de Camaron (Great as an appetizer) and Enchiladas de Camaraon ... ALL were very good ... served with ice cold beers.  We will be back next week to try the new menu!", "business_id": "NYBx4sdSVrN-I5Q8RfLMPg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pEcOVolQN6JtDrzlYLRtZQ", "review_id": "NlYRjXHNgXvweiFei0mpKQ", "text": "I absolutely love San Carlos Bay!\nI tried almost all of their menu and my favorites are the culichi, devil shrimp,  shrimp, octopus and scallops cocktail and the crab meat tostadas! Yumm \n\nFresh fresh seafood! Real taste of Mexico", "business_id": "NYBx4sdSVrN-I5Q8RfLMPg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d5NlRKsFfN-fqmEWxhimFw", "review_id": "UtktTHQnOTNZihPctg4vSQ", "text": "Been here a few times and never disappointed.  The green cheesy shrimp dish was phenomenal.", "business_id": "NYBx4sdSVrN-I5Q8RfLMPg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hPRz60wihsPNY_IKrWeESA", "review_id": "p5LywSZroyZJuFz4VsRgvg", "text": "Great authentic sea food. Need to try it once. Won't be disappointed. Recommend the 7 seas cocktail and shrimp fajitas.", "business_id": "NYBx4sdSVrN-I5Q8RfLMPg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 12, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "V-xf56LRD13dSIWEPmQ2Yw", "review_id": "TSV-wd3JfNyBA3mv8g_ivA", "text": "Usually when I visit my family in Phoenix it takes what seems like a lifetime to find a place to eat that is not the tried, true, and tired.  Eating at this modest restaurant was the culinary highlight of my trip to Phoenix.  I implore all Phoenicians to frequent this establishment and your taste buds will thank you.\n\nFor starters, the chips were wonderfully light and not too oily.  The chips come with two different types of salsa.  A red salsa with a little bit of a bite and a green avocado salsa that is mild with just the right hint of avocado. \n\nI ordered the shrimp in garlic sauce and the dish was sublime.  The shrimp were sauteed with red bell peppers and onions.  The vegetables were cooked perfectly - not too soft and not too crunchy.  The garlic sauce was wonderfully sweet and garlicky.  I couldn't get enough of it.\n\nMy dining companions both ordered the Camarones Culichi.  This dish is freaking amazing!  It consists of shrimp cooked in a green tomatillo sauce and loaded with melted Manchego cheese.  The sauce is divine and words cannot describe it properly.  \n\nThe perfect accompaniments to these dishes were Mexican Coca-Colas (Yay!), creamy beans topped with cheese, and white rice with vegetables.  The tortillas were right on and looked to be homemade.\n\nLeave behind the comfort of the fancy pants restaurants that the trendinistas like to go to and try something real.  You will not be sorry.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "9Z05mtXrXJ-22PElwp1ahA", "review_id": "jsCgM_4HWOtOqIud-5VicA", "text": "If you're looking for Mexican seafood, I'd say MPH gets the nod over other joints such as Acapulco Bay (S. Scottsdale), San Carlos Bay (CenPho), or San Diego Bay (Guadeloupe).\n\nThe place has a bit of a rep for crab enchiladas (there was a blurb in Gourmet a few years ago), but they may be one of the more bland things on the menu. \n\nI'm going to second the idea that the shrimp dishes are a great way to fall for this place on the first visit. The camarones culichi are awesome, with a tomatillo sauce that should be distilled into bath salts. Snapper veracruz is delicious if you're looking to test one of the more typical preparations. \n\nOh -- This place isn't really that parking-sketchy (especially if you've experienced the Ranch Market demo derby up the street) and they have their own lot right in front.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 12, "useful": 17, "cool": 13}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "Fj4ew3v0Apb-pQKXG-_OBQ", "text": "I've been coming here for YEARS and just thought to review it?  WTF is wrong with me???????????????????????\nTHIS is Mexican seafood.  I've been to other places and nothing compares!  I take a book, sit in back and people watch while creaming my \"Make Me Yelp\" panties as I eat my culichi.  It's D I V I N E!  Eat the shrimp with a fork but you sure as Hell better use a spoon to destroy the rest of the bowl and leave it clean!\nEverything is fresh and the wait staff is loaded with recommendations.  Ask, and ye shall find. \nThe snapper Veracruz is so good I often order 2 and take one home.  \nThe decor is fun - aquatic scenes that won't make you feel guilty for eating the seafood in front of you.  \nAt Xmas they had a Santa at the door!  The people here a super-friendly!  \nThey have their own parking lot.  You know it's a good place when yours isn't the fanciest car in the parking lot.  All kinds come here, despite the neighborhood not being the nicest in DoPho.  You can't miss it - even though I do pass it every time!  I think I'm too excited thinking of the shrimp culichi and my mouth is watering so much that I always manage to say \"Crap, passed it again!\"\nGo.  Just go to this place.  You won't be disappointed.  I swear.  And, you won't break the bank.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Z1lPtIHU7bRoIvuVa01H5w", "review_id": "l3A8BTPk6RX2nWrQkfnHpQ", "text": "At 1 PM, we were handed large menus with several dozen interesting choices. Only one seafood entree (fish tacos) on the entire 4 pg card was less than $12, and that included soups. I didnt really want to settle for fish tacos in a lauded casa de mariscos.  \n\nEntrees come with complementary ceviche tostadas, which was a nice surprise.  My son had the house specialty,  camerones culuchi, and I tried a flash-fried whitefish, served whole with sides, for 15 bucks.  We agreed the green culuchi sauce bathing six shrimp was instantly forgettable. My fish had about 150 pin bones and less meat than a small can of tuna fish. That's not an attempt at humor. I can debone a fish and there was less meat on this crispy carcass than a standard 6 oz can of tuna, as if they extracted most of it for their own devices, leaving me with little more than skin, bones and an eyeball.  \n\nIt's hardly a crummy place on the inside - the decor is cute and colorful.  Service seemed friendly, if a bit confused, and having grown up in New England,  I'm aware seafood can be pricey.  That said, after tax and tip, we spent $40 for one meh and one pretty craptastic lunch, in a hole in the wall just south of Roosevelt. \n\nJudging from the other reviews, it sounds like we just came at a bad time, but that doesnt help me get my forty dollars back. Two stars for the ceviche.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 9, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "lPaYMDmJbAnv_3pmZH_inw", "review_id": "7MkvdQ-8GAS3rQJtAzNVvA", "text": "Here in Phoenix I think that we are pretty lucky to have such diversity in each neighborhood. Particularly South Phoenix where you can find great Soul Food at Lolo's Chicken and Waffles, Pizza at Amano, and of course various different types and regions of Mexican food. When I say Mexican food I'm really referring to the sort of hole in the wall, real deal family owned operations that are all over the south side of Phoenix. So many of them dot each street corner and call like the Sirens of the night. Marisco's Playa Hermosa is exactly what I mean by this.\n\n\"We bring the sea to the desert\" is their slogan and it's so true. Stepping inside you'll feel like you were just transported to Mazatl\u00e1n, Mexico, the only things missing here is the ocean. The place is just splashed with bright colors with hand carved tables and birds with a welcoming and friendly staff. With so much to take in it's hard to focus on any one thing, though with so many bird carvings hanging from the ceiling I almost felt like I was in the Tiki Room at Disneyland, less the chatter of the birds of course. \n\nChips and salsa at a Mexican restaurant can be a very good benchmark to judge the rest of your meal, Marisco's would have to be at the top of these tests. Their chips are slightly thick, warm and a little on the oily side, this way the salt can adhere well to them. Accompanying are 2 different salsa, red and green. The red has a certain sweet and hot bitterness that is tasty and even better when washed down with a cold beer. The green is made of creamy avocado and with a warm chip is absolutely delicious. Neither were very hot but that's the thing with real deal Mexican food, its not always hot and spicy. So you'll have no reason to expect the \"burning ring of fire\" the next day! \n\nWith so many different and tasty sounding items to choose from, deciding was pretty tough as I really enjoy some good seafood. So imagine this, 8 large perfectly cooked shrimp, swimming in a creamy tomatillo and cilantro sauce, then topped with a sprinkling of cheese. If this sounds like something you would enjoy then go ahead and order the Camarones Culichi ($13.99). You will also get a basket of hot fresh corn or flour tortillas for dunking as well as rice, beans and a fresh lettuce salad dressed with lime juice. The beans have a nice texture with good flavor but the rice is nice! Well steamed and seasoned, the rice has a bright white color which might look bland, but after one bite you'll be wrapping it up in a hot tortilla and dunking it into the beans. \n\nThe Mojarra Frita ($15), a fried whole fried fish, sounds and looks good, but decided to be more like a daddy's little girl and order something less involved. Crab Enchilada's ($13) are not only the house specialty but are good to the last bite. 3 corn tortillas over stuffed with sweet crab meat, rolled together with cheese and covered in a slightly spicy red sauce. Again with the rice, beans and salad this is a pretty large plate and for the money, a great value. The enchiladas were actually featured in Gourmet Magazine at one time, who knew?\n\nOn the back of the menu you'll find a section called Camida Mexicana which are plates of regular Mexican fare such as burritos, taco's and fajitas. Not trying the Carne Asada Taco's ($6.99) would be a real shame since the meat is so tender and the flavor so beefy. A plate full of 3 tacos, double tortilla, chopped beef and onions, with rice and beans is both satisfying and ample. Douse the tacos with some of the guacamole salsa and you'll have a party on your plate! The Quesadilla ($7.99) is just cheese and a tortilla, while good it was quite ordinary. However the smell from the Fajitas De Pollo ($10.99) was amazing! I'll have those to myself next time!\n\nFor dessert you can stick with maybe a Mexican Coke ($2) made with real sugar or a large glass of over ice Horchata ($2.50). Though for something more, the Flan ($4) was different than what you normally get. More cake like and dense than silky smooth, it was decent enough and a nice finish to so many savory dishes. Otherwise there aren't any other desserts offers, like you'll have room after such good sized portions anyway. \n\nMarisco's Playa Hermosa is a real gem and has the menu, friendliness and comfortable vibe to back it up. While the neighborhood feels a bit on the seedy side, as they say, nothing ventured, nothing gained?", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kkUvJK-Y-Jb7nWjnTRZFVA", "review_id": "OUM598d2r6SwhdwA_vUOug", "text": "My husband and I visited MPH last night after reading some great reviews on Yelp. This place did not disappoint. \nThe decor inside MPH is colorful and welcoming. Nothing to special, but nice. We were sat immediately and our drink orders taken. The reviews of the chips and salsa have not been exaggerated. The chips are thicker, almost softer and deliciously warm and salty. The red salsa has a nice rich, spicy flavor, but the green salsa, oh, the green salsa. The green salsa is avocado and cilantro based. It has a wonderful fresh, almost tangy flavor that is complimented well by the creaminess the avocado brings to the dish. When our drinks arrived my husband was delighted by the icy mexican coca-cola, as was I. Our waiter also brought out a fish ceviche tostada. Though it was a surprising treat the ceviche was not a flavorful as we had hoped. \n\nWhile we enjoyed the chips and salsa we could hear and smell our entree being freshly prepared. With out waiter suggestion we ordered the Molcajete. Which is essentially a sampler of grilled sea bass, shrimp, chicken, beef and octopus all swimming and sizzling in a tasty tomatillo based sauce. All the meats were fresh, tender and very flavorful. The rich green sauce was delightful. The bubbling cauldron of flavor was accompanied by flour tortillas that were tasty, but most importantly had a great texture for sopping up all the sauce, yum. Also included were some decent creamy pinto beans and fluffly white rice with what seemed to be veg-all mixed in. Mu husband loved the rice, I was less impressed and opted to fill up on everything else. \nI can not leave this review with out mentioning the amazing guacamole. Freshly made, and the perfect amount of chunkiness. Some of the best gauc I have had recently. \n\nOur bill was an even 40 after tax and tip and we left with some delicious left overs. \n\nOverall this place is great, delicious, fresh, and affordable with very friendly service.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "OQMOgqS1NFIyAW4i66iDYA", "review_id": "8CoB36zO-um0UUO7-rk6ug", "text": "This place is the best Mexican seafood I've found in Phoenix! Delicious chips with two kinds of salsas, plus they bring complimentary shrimp ceviche tostadas that are superb! The Camarones Culichi, one of their specialty dishes, is OUTRAGEOUSLY good! You'll finish all the shrimp and then want to sop up the rest of the sauce with their fresh homemade tortillas! My only complaint is that the beans served with the dish were cold. If you go for lunch and aren't a huge eater, be sure to ask for the lunch portions, which are half the price listed on the menu! The atmosphere is wonderfully festive, much nicer than you'd expect from the outside, and the service is prompt and friendly. There's good reason for the numerous plaques and articles of praise adorning the walls (including a 5 star review from Seftel back in '04)!", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SHlkGMta-B3lXzlQBtrUvg", "review_id": "KHTqy45cOp-W6osvCPZjjw", "text": "This is the best Mexican seafood restaurant I've been to.  Yum, yum, yum.  I loved the chips and green salsa.  The draft beer comes in a huge margarita-like glass, enough for two people to share if you don't want too much to drink.    The Camarones Culichi was heavenly.  The service is friendly and prompt.  The atmosphere is warm and cozy, yet also festive.  The prices are extremely reasonable, especially given the quality of the food and the complimentary ceviche before the main entree.  Absolutely everything was delicious.  This place should be packed on a Saturday night, although it's okay with me if just a few people know about this culinary gem.  I want to try their tequila have my next birthday celebration here--drinks, awesome food, friendly staff--sounds like the perfect place for a party.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GVRWfB32i_zvIMJBfbvoBg", "review_id": "Y3b6Jvve3wqSXdCOkjH7ng", "text": "Last summer my boyfrined and I started the Summer Ceviche Project, which was to visit all the Mexican seafood places that populate the southern part of the near-east side.  This was the first place we tried.  After 13 places, we stopped trying anything else.  This is literally the gold standard.\n\nNot to say there isn't amazing ceviche in other places, or even great ceviches at trendier spots.  This is just what all ceviche needs to start its life as: shrimp, cucumbers, onions and tomato.  Slice of avacado on top, ample selection of hot sauces if you so desire.  (He does, I don't.)    \n\nIf you want to add or create away from that basic recipe.  So be it.  It's been done nicely at loads of expensive trendy spots. (Scottsdale: Seriously, $10 for a tostada?) But if you do it this good, why in the world would you mess with it?\n\nBack to MPH:  The tomatillo-avacado salsa is one of the biggest reasons I can never leave Phoenix.  I would literally crinkle up and die if I didn't get it once a week.\n\nJust go.   It's seafood, so the regular menu is not \"cheap mexican.\" \nBUT, nine times out of ten, I just go in for a beer, a ceviche tostada.  If we go during happy hour, two beers, two ceviche tostadas and chips and salsa will set me and the boy back $12.  During scorching summers, who wants any more food than that?  When it's 115 outside, getting a lovely, air conditioned place to sit, drink a beer, eat great food....and leave for under $20 for two people makes this a true find.\n\nLast note: the place is freaking ADORABLE, the service is amazing, and if you go more than twice, they will start to remember you.  Which is nice.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Iycf9KNRhxvR187Qu2zZHg", "review_id": "0sq1f-IHc1OGp2bq_KK3YA", "text": "After having Ceviche tostadas on my trip to Coachella in Indio I have been craving them ever since.  So I decided to turn to Yelp to search for a place to feed my craving here in Phoenix.  \n\nI found Mariscos Playa Hermosa was the highest rated ceviche in Phoenix so I figured this was the place to go.  So Sunday afternoon I was craving some seafood and I thought no time was better then the present to try this place out. \n\nI walked in and the place is as colorful as can be.  The artwork on the chairs match the tables and each set was different.  I was just hoping the food lived up to the reviews and the color of the place.  \n\nI got seated and placed my order one fish and one crab ceviche tostada.  I got chips and salsa dropped off at the table and the red salsa was nice and spicy.  The green had a great flavor but not much spice.  \n\nMy tostadas came out pretty quick and WOW they were amazing.  The crab was my favorite lots of meat and just full of flavor.  The fish was really flavorful as well.  After stuffing my face with this tostada goodness I was full so I didn't order anything else off the menu.  I will be back for sure as the whole menu looks amazing.  If you haven't been and you like seafood get in your car and go NOW.  :)\n\nThey have happy hour daily from 4-7 which I will keep in my memory for future trips.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tajV2GqOjiXZJn38pElZTA", "review_id": "wikVxjh01T4YwDU4VGZQ6Q", "text": "Aaah the unassuming, small restaurant in a questionable part of town. I should know these happen to be some of the BEST places for a meal. \n\nWe decided on this place after my son did a little research on Mariscos Restaurants in the area. It was in celebration of my hubs \"26th\" birthday and his craving for Mariscos. \n\nUpon pulling up to the restaurant we gave each other questionable look due  to the size of the restaurant and neighborhood, but it quickly discipitated upon entrance. Beautifuuul, colorful decor. Very clean and plenty of seating with a full bar. We chose seats and our waitress came over for our drink order. In addition to the traditional chips and salsa we were also brought ceviche tostadas.. ON THE HOUSE. I personally liked both salsas and the chips were thin and crispy and fresh. Hubs wasn't feeling either the red or green salsa.\n\nI ordered the fish tacos - FABULOUS. I was expecting fried fish and cream sauce but received fresh grilled fish with a sprinkling of cheese. I was a liitle doubtful but with my first bit I was in love. Sooooo good and so flavorful without the guilt that comes with eating fried food. The rice is not a tomato based rice, flavorful nonetheless, white with veggies. Very good. The beans were also very good, reminded me of grandmas.\n\nWe all tasted each others food and there was not one thing I didn't love. My daughter got the Shrimp Ranchera.. fresh, delicious shrimp and veggies in a light, lemony sauce. My son got the Molcajete Caliente.. GREAT dish to share. The meat, and the fish were the BEST. The sauce was nice and smokey and had just a full great flavor to it. Hubs got a seafood cocktail depsite my coaxing into getting a pescado frito. I wanted a taste :/ His cocktail was very good despite them using canned clams rather than fresh. \n\nThis has quickly become my new favorite Mariscos spot in AZ. Can't wait to visit again and try some of the other dishes!", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NAyQLHEHbAWUjKtcHMxqUA", "review_id": "n4uQHZjVBn6EcGFtB9NTLg", "text": "I love this place. My dad and I went here about 5 months ago and I have been here almost a dozen times since. I love the fish tacos. The place seems clean and the help is really friendly. They also have this green salsa that they bring out with the chips right at first that is really good! The surrounding area is rough but this is good!", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2UTpsEcIhg8sJjbIrKhyDw", "review_id": "d-nIVxLaL04WUPTytTCJng", "text": "Sometimes you have to explore and try those hole in the places. Sometimes you get junk and other times, if your lucky. You get a place like this. I was astounded yes I said it ASTOUNDED. By how authentic and delicious this place is. If you haven't come here you haven't had real Mexican seafood. Trust me you have to come here. Chase out", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wsf6MhOr2x7dlJx5lAavOg", "review_id": "Gd2_NgciNDQVt6G8KZCglQ", "text": "Ditto to all the positive reviews out there.  This place rocks.  The outside actually isn't THAT bad, but yes, I would hesitate to go in if it weren't for all the fantastic reviews on yelp.  Once inside, it is just as all the pretty yelp pictures depict: a clean and bright dining room with colorful tables and chairs.  My friend and I ordered the mixed seafood cocktail and the shrimp culichi.  Both were super tasty, as were the complimentary ceviche tostadas.  The culichi sauce was so good that I had to stop myself from drinking it.  The seafood cocktail was very refreshing - just what is needed during the Phoenix summer.  It had shrimp, oysters, clams, abalone, calamari, and octopus.  Almost all the seafood was fresh and sweet, and the dish was huge.  The only critique is I can do without the clams.  They are the tiny canned ones instead of the fresh ones like I had in the cocktails in Mexico.  Service was really good as well.  Overall, this was a very pleasant experience.  I will be back and I am telling everyone I know about this new find.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_dvnkM0Moww9jTIQJuQ3DQ", "review_id": "dV847ZplAGCPcUf0dKbQPw", "text": "This place is the best Mexican seafood I've found in Phoenix! they bring complimentary shrimp ceviche tostadas that are superb! The Camarones Culichi and Molcajete Caliente, one of their specialty dishes,  If you go for lunch and, be sure to ask for the lunch portions, which are half the price listed on the menu! The atmosphere is wonderfully festive, much nicer than you'd expect from the outside, and the service is prompt and friendly. There's good reason for the numerous plaques and articles of praise adorning the walls.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "t_aMvbqbr4T-TkxSm_8uVA", "text": "I'm in love. The festive d\u00e9cor charmed me the second I walked in the door. We sat down and were immediately greeting by a sweet waitress carrying a basket of chips. The chips were light and fresh and came with two salsas, a red and a green avocado salsa.\n\nWe ordered: Camarones aguachile hot drowned shrimp, Camarones culichi shrimps in a green sauce,tomatill & cilantro, rezongue enchiladas crab enchiladas in a red sauce. I also ordered a club soda and when the waitress asked if I wanted it prepared mexi style I said yes. What she brought back was a delicious mix of club soda, salt and muddled lime. It's my new favorite drink. \n\nWe patiently waited for our meal and remarked on the little mermaid scene in front of us. I almost expected the crustaceans to come to life and start playing music.  Then to our surprise little fish tostadas were dropped on our table. What a nice touch!\nThe dishes were excellent, all were paired with homemade tortillas, beans and white rice with vegetables.  The camarones culichi was my favorite.\n\nFresh seafood, fun atmosphere, great service.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "FWOMdItlF6t4eiN3U5DImw", "review_id": "AZ8A5cPkz5N9RQYRSDYLNw", "text": "Wow, from the street it looks a little rough. But I noticed that the parking lot had been freshly hosed down and was spotless. As soon as we entered I knew we were in for a treat. A wonderful friendly atmosphere and all of the chairs and tables were hand painted in Mexican folk art. The place was immaculate. \nWe had called for a reservation for 12 people and our table was ready for us and we were immediately offered chips, 2 types of salsa and waters. \nThere were so many wonderful things to try on the menu that we all ordered something different. After we ordered we were given some of the best cevichi I have ever as an appetizer (no charge)! \nEven though the kitchen had to prepare 12 different plates, they all came out together. \nEVERYTHING was very carefully made and delicious. By far some of the finest Mexican food in the valley. We travel in Mexico often and have had many wonderful meals there. Imagine going to 16th street and Roosevelt for something even better. \nThe service was VERY friendly and timely. It felt like we were eating at my Grandmother's house! \nHands down, my new favorite Mexican Restaurant", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WWY3f7eGD13YdakT0jtcdQ", "review_id": "-pZeYZTg83vT8wPece1FSg", "text": "Magnifico!  Great little place tucked away in a semi-residential area of town.  Felt like I was part of the family after being seated.  Bright cheerful atmosphere like a fiesta!  Food was very flavoful even the white rice.  Crab enchiladas full of white crab meat and smothered in your choice of red or green sauce.  Salsa you get red (Spicy) and green (mild) with chips and I got a complimentary Cerviche.  The red salsa had a nice smoky flavor and just the right kick of heat.  Can't wait to try other dishes when I return to Phoenix in a couple of weeks!", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vhxFLqRok6r-D_aQz0s-JQ", "review_id": "lDVYWSmwKZ-kBB5JwWQ4TQ", "text": "Yummy mom and pop place.  Excellent ceviche and I love ordering the molcajete.  It comes bubbling and filled to the brim with seafood goodies served in a volcanic rock container.  The chips could use a little work, but with all the plentiful Pacificos that come on out, I don't generally notice or remember by the end.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8p4at4zdzCpueAmSBaorZA", "review_id": "o4Du2FXkUy8ZWPLmaiJ2Lg", "text": "The reviews are spot on.  My husband and I went to this place for an early dinner.  Yes, the area looks a little rough but it was pretty early.  I followed the recommendation of other yelpers and ordered the shrimp culichi, very good choice.  My husband had the Torito de camaron, a yellow chili filled with shrimp, even better choice than mine.  The salsas were so good, the tomatillo one had enough spice for me.  I can handle spice, the red one was great too, however a bit too spicy for me this week.  Maybe another time I might enjoy it more.  My husband loved it.  We also had the shrimp meatball soup, very well seasoned and delicious. BTW I loved their corn tortillas and they told me they get them at the Sonorense.  They were fresh and cooked to perfection.  I dipped them in the green salsa, YUM. The margaritas are ok, but I was really here for the food.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0qIsBt4EzBDCKrIviV55Ew", "review_id": "NqNXQhGY5ArH_OOkNTAkGw", "text": "Great location, sea food is fresh, I enjoy the end of the week.  Garlic Shrimp dish blew me away.  One of those places when you finally eat there you were thinking why it took so long.  Real Food is here, Look for their three locations in the Valley", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iwZ_7QuZ1tzT6pIZmOlDQg", "review_id": "FqXmqk-Q56G6O1hjIU8_IQ", "text": "I'm gonna have to join all the 5-star reviewers.  This place is TOTALLY AWESOME !!  (forgive my usage of the cliched 80s standby, but this applies here !!) \n\nEverything was just about right.\n\nThe service was prompt and helpful.\nThe salad was fresh and crispy.\nThe rice was filled with little chunks of green beans and carrots and I think corn too.\nThe refried beans were not overly fatty nor were they overly salty.\nThe guacamole was chunky and tasty, with BIG chunks of avocado.\nThe corn tortillas were light, soft, and fresh.\nThe Shrimp culichi sauce was so good that I was eating it with a spoon.\nThe Negra Modelo on tap in a 28-oz glass for $3 was a super-bargain and Oh So Cold and Yummy.\nThe chips were hot and fairly thick and a little oily - top notch.\nThe red salsa was smokey and had a bit of kick.\nThe green tomatillo/avocado salsa was about the best I've had in town.\nOH YES I ALMOST FORGOT:  They gave me an \"on the house\" Ceviche tostada, and it was the BEST Ceviche I have EVER tasted.  I don't normally like it, but this was SCRUMPTIOUS.\n\nCan't wait for tomorrow to munch on the leftovers.\n\nThis place is not only a great Mexican SEAFOOD restaurant - it's about as good as any REGULAR Mexican restaurant in town.\n\nMiss out on trying this place? That would be a bad move.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KaWduvyLhPyICEm8dJzLRA", "review_id": "QnKoHUh9tpFpyx3UOY8kYg", "text": "2nd visit.\n\n1st visit had seafood soup.  A bit heavy on cilantro for me, not a cilantro fan.\n\n2nd visit had fish and shrimp with poblano sauce.  \nWould have been 5 stars but the only 4 shrimp came with it and they looked a bit lost on the large plate.\nDraft beer at $3 is a real bargain.\n\nService was helpful and quick.  HOW do they get the food out so quickly?\n\nPlace was nearly empty both nights.\nIf this place was in a suburban strip mall, the line would be out the door.\n\nDo yourself a favor and go.\n\nI certainly plan on returning often.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 8, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "GzMh3V8oVBoII38x1GpajQ", "review_id": "NVh5jWr6YFA32qmnZRr1cw", "text": "BEST MEXICAN FOOD EVER.\n\nDo not even look at the menu, people. Just order a Dos Equis and the Molcajete Caliente with verde sauce. \n\nMy boyfriend and I found this place on the Yelp app, like most eateries we visited while in Phoenix. I cannot express how happy this place made us. We loved the restaurant, the service and the food so much that we actually came back and ate there again before heading to the airport.\n\nThe Molcajete Caliente is $22 for two people. You each get your own ceviche tostada and plate of rice, beans and salad (all delicious). They also bring a warmer with corn or flour tortillas. But the main event... a volcanic-like cast iron cauldron (a molcajete) teeming with bubbling green sauce with various kinds of grilled meats and seafood hanging around the outside. The smell alone will bring you halfway to heaven, but ZOMG, taste explosion! SO GOOD. \n\nIt comes with two breaded fish filets, two pieces of grilled steak, two of chicken and four big shrimp. Plus, there are little chunks of octopus in the sauce itself. If I had to choose a favorite, it would be the fish (or the seafood in general), but every bite of everything was honestly amazing. It may be the best sauce I've ever eaten. \n\nThe service was superb both visits---super friendly, fast and helpful. The server was the one who recommended the molcajete in the first place, actually. The prices are almost unbelievable ($22 for a VOLCANO OF FOOD??). \n\nThe restaurant itself is really clean and full ceramic tiles and colorful artwork. Some reviewers have commented about the dodgy location. The neighborhood seemed fine to me, though I don't live in Phoenix so I could be mistaken. It's mostly residential, but well-worth making a special trip (like, every single day) for this food!\n\nNote: If you're planning on ordering the ceviche as an appetizer, just be aware that you might not get your house ceviche tostadas. We didn't get ours the second visit because my boyfriend insisted on getting a full order of ceviche. He was hoping they would bring both (because he's insane and would eat an ocean full of ceviche if left on his own), but they didn't.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mqyH3CqjMufsm5FccDrjLA", "review_id": "G7GewNQsfCe-OJuUWCfVfA", "text": "The further into the sketchier parts of Phoenix we drove, the more I knew that Mariscos Playa Hermosa was going to be legit. Its quite unassuming from the outside but the overly-enthused lobster sign out front let's you know you've arrived.  Don't judge a book by its cover.  Mariscos Playa Hermosa may appear a bit ghetto but open its doors and you've entered a tropical island paradise.  The inside reminds me of what the Chiquita Banana lady's house would look like...  blindingly bright colors, suns, moons, parrots, wooden fruit, flowers and trees.  \n \nThere was one man running the show and he was superb.  Very attentive, expedient and friendly.   You won't be disappointed with the shrimp culichi or any of the cerviche menu options... not to mention the wide margarita selection.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "NPuSbODFKilOljfVuBW0ww", "review_id": "55v7NY5ce9cdqChUpXjZ7A", "text": "In my never ending quest to find the best mexican food in the universe I came across this lovely little colorful gem in central Phoenix. Warning, the color scheme in this place may cause seizures, minor heart explosions, massive weight gain, restless torso syndrome and restless leg syndrome.\nFirst off you know you're in the right place where you wonder if you're car is safe to park there. You walk in and a complete array of colors hit you, leaving you breathless, speechless and eventually i'm sure sightless. The food and margeritas were amazing. Shrimp Cerviche was to die for. It was delicious and I have to honestly say that although my quest to find the best mexican food in the universe will never be complete, this is my favorite place for shrimp Cerviche so far.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MkT6e_gu0HH1dw-iwigUDg", "review_id": "Zum9uXVohTje4tTK_xPAmA", "text": "I love this place! Great food and great service. The green salsa is terrific with fresh chips. I usually get one of three things: filete a la plancha (grilled fish), tacos al gobernador (shrimp tacos) or the fish ceviche. The shrimp cocktail and shrimp culiche (baked in green sauce with cheese) are also amazing. I've been coming to this place for years, and the quality is always outstanding.  I'm just a bit surprised that it isn't more crowded--with food this good, you'd think people would be flocking here!", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_-Zrzf2QYiw4KHugUTXNYQ", "review_id": "wjIkKfeHBSKTv_OvMoOhXw", "text": "Very festive d\u00e9cor with all kinds of little mermaid paintings and colorful chairs/counters. Chips are light and fresh and came with two salsas, a red and a green salsa.\n\nFast, friendly and attentive service.\n\nHad the recommended crab enchiladas in a red sauce. Delicious and heavy on the crab, as it should be\n\nBOTTOM LINE: Festive and delicious Mexican seafood in a strip-mall barrio kinda way", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MzvIbg2bEeyeR9-dRF_Jzg", "review_id": "qqokn7j8qDvETCYcb16Dfg", "text": "I'm taking my dad here. \nThis place is pretty authentic- made me long for a beach in lareado. \n\nThe Hunny and I had a dozen oysters (not a good choice but not bad any means) \nWe downed those with tapatio and fresh limes juice. \n\nThen we had ceviche which is my favorite food ever. So good! I loved it. It was hearty with great lime juice. \n\nI had the fish tacos and he had shrimp and fish veracruz or something. \nBoth were good- did it taste like the freshest fish of all time? no. \nDid I eat it anyways because it tasted like Baja California. Yup. \n\nI really like this place. \nThey also have my hunny's favorite mexican beer- bohemia.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3vcRMmtk71ORwvwYOsez_w", "review_id": "TfsJusPMBcEGg4MyLskOTw", "text": "Going to Mariscos Playa Hermosa is like taking a quick vacation to Rocky Point. The seafood was fresh, the service friendly and the atmosphere authentic. I went with the advice of a previous yelper and ordered the molcajete. And she was right, it truly was a volcano of food. Chicken, steak, fish and shrimp all surrounding a bubbling green sauce that's so good you want to drink it. Beans, rice, salads and fresh tortillas were served on the side, perfect for making your own little burritos. The complimentary ceviche tostadas were a nice touch and the green salsa was BUENO. The margaritas were really good too, although they were pretty small. All in all, it was well worth the drive and I can't wait to go back. \n\nNote to late diners: they close at 8:00 :(", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Iycf9KNRhxvR187Qu2zZHg", "review_id": "oFwO-nfYn4mMgwa6DdGrzQ", "text": "Camarones aguachile are aweeeeeeeeeeeeeesome!!!\n\nI love this place if you like seafood and Mexican food then look no further this place is the bomb.  The service is good, they have great drinks alcoholic and non, and the food is amazing.  Plus the ceviche tostada for free at the beginning along with chips and salsa just tops off how wonderful this place is.  \n\nI admit it is pricey but the ingredients are fresh and we are in the desert so you gotta pay for good stuff and this place is for sure worth it.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T7J9ae0wTskrI_Bgwp-4cA", "review_id": "w4vj28jmFUuFz9XX4n2USw", "text": "First off I prefer Mariscos Sinaloa so we will continue to go there instead.\n\nI was a bit afraid to park my vehicle outside in this neighborhood with all the locals walking around.  The ambiance inside the restaurant was cute and enjoyable.  The server just had a flat affect.  He was neither friendly or rude.\n\nI thought the menu prices were a bit high.  We paid the full prices for lunch on a weekend.  We got plenty of free chips and the two salsas.  I really enjoyed the green one.  We did not receive any free tostadas like other yelpers report receiving.\n\nThe portion sizes were good and I left full with some leftovers.  My son is 12 years old and tried a half order of Oysters on the half shell.  It was his first time trying oysters and he really liked them.  I ordered a bean and cheese burrito, the cheese enchiladas and quacamole to share with my two little girls.  We really enjoyed the beans, the rice (and I am not usually a fan of rice!), and the guacamole.  The enchiladas were just okay.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 13, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "zr9W4tLIvxmJjuIuSUZemA", "text": "On a recent vacation to Mexico, my mom asked Jared and I where the best Mexican food in Phoenix was... This place immediately came to mind for us both!\n\nWhen you walk into the door of Mariscos Playa Hermosa, you feel like you very well may be in Mexico.  It feels extremely authentic, with a festive atmosphere, a staff that doesn't speak too much English, and food that is delicioso!  It's nothing like the Americanized Mexican / Latin places  you've been to before. \n\nDon't load up on the chips and salsa as the portions are big and you'll want to save room for what is to come.  Their house iced tea is very good if you want something other than a cold cerveza.\n\nAs Annie D said in her review, I highly recommend going with the Molcajete Caliente with verde sauce. You can't go wrong with that!  I ordered something else and ate off of Jared's Molcajete Caliente along with my own.  That sauce is incredible!\n\nNote that this place closes early during the week.  We met some friends there at 7pm and at 8:20 we were the last ones in there and we could tell the staff was ready to go home.  \n\nI can't wait to return to this local gem of a restauran for another memorable meal very soon.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Vdo-igLES0OVEqiOyiQMeQ", "review_id": "vXaXLDM5m6KOwPThOfYPzg", "text": "I've been here a few times and they never disappoint.  The seafood is incredible, service is good and the decor is - colorful!", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4BTZkeZMJDKlyVMbGbVxig", "review_id": "UERMbX9kQ9bINpXKuTCmCA", "text": "First time tonight...and was extremely pleased. Excellent service, fun decor and outstanding food. I had the mix grilled fish/chicken/meat that had a wonderful creamy tomatillo sauce in the middle filled with octopus..this was like a mexican pupu platter!! Enough for 2, have leftovers. I love the complimentary cerviche taco they bring after ordering our margaritas...definitely a will go again soon...", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "NWh7AAPcOmAKSFOfukEsSw", "review_id": "pg8o0l10waru1pwZ8igtlA", "text": "Have been coming her for years. Went back about 4 months ago after a long break away and it was still as good and fresh as ever. The little marisco joint is colorful, clean, and the staff is friendly. The chips and green salsa are phenomenal and the little ceviche tostada they bring to each customer before there main dish is served, is a lovely touch.\nGo!....go now!.....you will be be disappointed ;)", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HnjYDB1ZtIZ1oQI0eW18TA", "review_id": "ml1IKedKqd6mmT-XkQN3gg", "text": "If I lived near this restaurant I would be there all the time. They make the most refined yet homey sauces (especially the camarones culichi, or shrimp in green poblano sauce is addictive), serve freshly fried puffy tortilla chips, delicious ceviche tostadas on the house, and perfect shrimp tacos. The atmosphere is warm, festive and neighborly, no pretensions and the prices reflect this. There is a full bar, huge draft beers with lots of lime, and very hospitable service. I haven't enjoyed such a wide array of flavors, amazing Mexican style seafood outside of Mexico, even in San Diego which comes close.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2zWNGgS80vydADg3_1lnLA", "review_id": "bgqmROd3SFobn-dr2iDVeQ", "text": "If your love seafood and are craving mexican food, this place is it! Don't let the outside or surrounding buildings intimidate you. The food is well worth the trip!\n\nWith free chips and salsa and also a delicious free bit of their ceviche while you order and wait, ya really can't go wrong! Its a bit small inside but perfectly sized for a nice peaceful meal without the room full of loud customes that normally comes with a great restaurant. The staff is friendly, and the mood is colorfully relaxing. I live in E. Mesa and its even worth the drive! :-)", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H-Q1zZEzQXqNloKh6y8IMQ", "review_id": "79ZJFPJi80tkWRZbAc4p2w", "text": "This would be three and a half but you can not do that.  A rough looking sort of neighborhood but a nice and welcoming environment once you get inside.\n\nGreat menu you with items you do not see in most mexican restaurants.\n\nNot cheap but a good quality and quantity.\n\nWould recommend it.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Xo4i9b1ytYPa2hbNXP_mYQ", "review_id": "bAJAY8fLGcSwFQjCyLsoRQ", "text": "Great fresh sea food!  Best I have had in Phoenix, clean and great service.  Do not let the neigbor hood scare you away, this place is great.  Crab enchalads are the best.  Ceveche is as good as I have found.  I will be back soon.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sWtIduPNp6MtUPrGnDcb8Q", "review_id": "TkVuM_S2ToHiXMHLK-QKPQ", "text": "OK, mi madre is not prone to going out to eat unless you say the word, \"seafood\" to her. However, my aunt and I read some reviews and used our best cajoling to get her out of her mu mu and into the car to visit this little restaurant just down the way from Ranch Market. \n\nWhen we walked in, I was excited by the colors and festive feel that they have. We were greeted by the owner who is very attentive, and seated straight away. Having read the Yelp! reviews, I knew I was going to aim for the camarones culichi, and gazed at their vast options anyhow. I consider myself pretty seafood savvy! They have such an array of fish dishes that I long to try! Especially their fish soup... it looked amazing. However, I stuck to my trusted reviews and ordered the camarones culichi, my mother ordered the garlic shrimp, and my aunt ordered the fried fish filet. \n\nI know they said not to fill up on the chips and salsa-- but that green salsa made me so happy, I think I will order a pint to take home next time I go. Trust me. \n\nFirst, they brought by little ceviche tostadas to try-- I was so excited that the fish tasted so fresh and delightful. Also, free ceviche? I have no idea if they do this all the time, but what a deal! It had a chipotle and citrus flavor immersed in it and was light, but very satisfying. \n\nThe culichi sauce is full of tomatillo, cilantro, garlic, and lime-- however, their combination is so magical, I cannot express it without salivating. The shrimp are cooked in the sauce and brought out separate from the salad, beans, and rice, and they have the same amazing taste. I will seriously write a poem for how that sauce tastes-- and they give you plenty of fresh tortillas that I wrapped the beans and rice with and dipped in that sauce to ensure I got every last drop. You could taste the freshness of the fish even in the fried fish, which was seasoned and fried to perfection. The \"exquisite salad\" that they offer with every meal really is exquisite, while simple and melds to the meals well since there isn't a strong dressing on it. \n\nThe point is, we left so amazingly joyful and thanked the owner about ten times. I don't know how I am expected to go to another restaurant for some time...", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Dw8c5RaDIvbQ16eubug6rQ", "review_id": "phHF4IcXLi3NHHc5phtX6Q", "text": "This place was a little out of the way but not far from my hotel.  I arrived late on a Wednesday, and was the only one there.  But the place was clean and colorful, and I was cheerfully greeted.  Throughout, I was not rushed, even when they were closing at 8PM.\n\nBased on some of the reviews on Yelp, I wanted to try it out.  The chips and salsa were very good, although I didn't care for a somewhat smoky flavor of the salsa roja.  The verde was much better!  I went with the camarones salad to start.  Really tasty, LOADS of shrimp (maybe they had to get rid of them), but for me a bit too many onions.  However, the mixture, topped with cilantro was very tasty. In addition to the chips, a big basket of crackers accompanied the dish.\n\nThe entree I selected was the camarones culichi.  It was very tasty, with the sauce light, but delicious.  The flour tortillas were fresh and warm.  The meal was accompanied but a Negra Modelo (in the bottle, but they had it on tap as well.)\n\nAll in all, it was a great experience.  I don't think I will be able to make it back on this trip (and don't really know if I will ever - it's a long way from Alaska) but highly recommend stopping by.  Don't let the neighborhood or outside appearances deceive...", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SUgMPt7DlSrpSwmhC7e4LA", "review_id": "KOhd8YFZI_8nOaMFhNXXYA", "text": "The bright decor soon gives way to best mariscos I have had in Phoenix; you have a loyal customer.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E3Koa54vrcDs5o6NoFSEwg", "review_id": "vA8MS__OQxHTRsJzcdZAWg", "text": "In my quest for the best Mexican food (somewhere in which the refried beans are not from a can).  I happened upon Mariscos!  It was fabulous and I will return often and work my way through the menu.  I had the camarone culichi, which came with rice, salad and beans.  It was a lot of food, enough to take home for a second meal.  Next time I will try a margarita....it looked very tasty.  The establishment was quaint, it looked very clean and they were very welcoming!", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vDj65SS6Ww9ZEmJReLlQKQ", "review_id": "EPVY7caBeSnTI3Dq5KClXQ", "text": "The best burrito I have had in a long time and the service was great.  They gave us a complimentary ceviche tostada and it was yummy.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cgD3mG3fZkIccOk1R9O2UQ", "review_id": "XmlKX5MJ2JTFz2-rx0FwrQ", "text": "I found this place using Yelp. They have well-made margaritas. The chips come with red and green salsas. The service is really friendly and the food is delicious. I would go back. I recommend the ceviche tostadas. I had the crab enchiladas that were good. The best entree I tried was a fried fish entree.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pI6PxvGyrqrHGO6KFl63bQ", "review_id": "QCRjep5-AWTSYsOewKGAhg", "text": "This is the kind of place I want to go back again and again. There are so many amazing things on the menu. Fish of all kinds, prepared in all sorts of traditions. Shrimps, etc.. And Modello Negro on TAP. yeah man. And the people were really friendly - clearly a family run place. LOVE IT.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DFppkeEOssEtjOEMfQyV6Q", "review_id": "AVJnEOpiEyYuSLk4fjr_Bg", "text": "Mariscos Playa Hermosa is not only a reason to come to South Phoenix, but a reason to come often! On the outside, the restaurant seems like any seafood shanty along the Pacific. When inside, I found the campy under-the-sea theme somehow welcoming-- and the service, even more so. \n\nThe food is deliciously seasoned and unexpectedly fresh. Being served complimentary ceviche tostadas zesty with lime was a wonderful start to our meal, followed by fried fish and green salsa-doused shrimp. Portions were thankfully generous.  \n\nThis was, without a doubt, a meal to savor!\n\n...We'll be back soon!", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "p7dvahRPZIWL7T6pFA_0dg", "review_id": "UKkjRq-n6SqjpSq0CpQHfQ", "text": "The exterior of the building might be unappealing but once you step in it's whimsical and cheerful. This is a Family Owned Sinaloan Style Seafood Restaurant that is open every day for lunch and dinner.\n\nRight away they gave us house made chips , the daily made green guacamole style salsa and the spicier red salsa. They are delicious and differ from other salsas I've tried elsewhere and I only tried a few and then they presented Mini Complementary Tostada Ceviches and gosh they were excellent and were better in taste (not quality of fish)  than some I've tried at high end dinning destinations paying maybe the same as my whole meal here and these were FREE here. \n\nI always enjoy the fish veracruzana with vegetables but this time tried the fish with poblano peppers , onions and tomatoes. Both these dishes I can tell you are as tasty as can be. The fish filet is mild and fresh with a feather light batter that is not oily being the lightest batter I have ever seen on a delicate fresh fish. For me what makes these dishes so great is the delicious well made light sauces they are in. Also included are very soft fresh tasting tortillas and on the platter was salad , refried beans and a white rice with mixed vegetables that is yummy from the sauce of your dish. All this food I got was only $13.00 It was not good but very good.\n\nWhile we were dining I noticed most people were ordering what looked like a steaming large cauldron of mixed grilled meats and fish , I found out this dish is called Malcajete and it looked great to try.\n\nThey offer many variations of fish , steamed , grilled , battered, and breaded with a variety of sauces. Very little in the way of chicken or beef but they do have some.\n\nIt's a small family run business so when they get busy sometimes they go down a bit I noticed on a visit after I wrote this Yelp.\n\n3.5-5 stars", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sz9n4lecP_i63iGEngCyxA", "review_id": "Jn1STE_ZMK9jB40-x4QWXA", "text": "Okay, so I'm just a Bostonian who has basically been totally awed by Arizona in general, but seriously this place was totally amazing.\n\nNot only did they give us salsa and chips (both delicious) to start our meal, but also a small serving of cerviche which was fantastic. And the meals were SO BIG. We were just two people, and after we both ordered a meal and a margharita, the waiter asked us, \"is that all?\" and we were worried we hadn't ordered enough but it turned out we ordered too much. And oh my gosh it was so good.\n\nThe server recommended shrimp in green sauce, and we also go the octopus. Amazing! As a side note, the beer serving was also huge. The atmosphere was perfect, there was copious parking, the restaurant was maybe a 7 minute drive from our car rental. Everything was for the win!\n\nThey do close early (at least when we were there) so keep that in mind. But oh my gosh, thank you for your incredible Mexican food!", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l5upkLok78p-NQN_3uurrA", "review_id": "Jio0J_2aW641OyYtEi2J9g", "text": "I decided to come here because of all the fabulous reviews that I read on yelp.\n\nIt was okay...that's about it. The chips and salsa were really good...the salsas were actually good and the red one was actually spicy and not like a tomato/ketchup salsa like most places...\n\nI ordered a ceviche de camaron tostada....and that was really good!\n\nI Tried a fish taco...which I was surprised to see that it was more like a quesadilla de maiz with pieces of like shredded fish...I was expecting to see a fried fish taco but I guess that was my fault for not making sure it was what i wanted.\n\nMy boyfriend doesn't like marisco so he ordered the carne asada tacos...umm, ya that  wasn't really tasty at all. The tortillas were cold and the meat was over seasoned...\n\nI would probably come here again for the ceviche but have no desire to try anything else on the menu.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RAWy3YCE-jwfyuGvwzUaqQ", "review_id": "I1w08VS2zSvcrMlMCpiz_w", "text": "I am kicking myself for not trying this place sooner. I found it thanks to a Yelp search. The moment I walked in I felt like I was in downtown Rocky Point. Everyone has pretty much covered the complimentary Chips & Salsa but they can't describe how delicious the Green one was. It was not like anything I have ever had. It has a taste of creamy avocados and was perfect with the Chips but also was perfect on the fried fish I had. I sliced some of the fish and put it in a freshly made flour tortilla and spooned some of the Green sauce on it and was in heaven. I ordered the fried (breaded) Fish & Shrimp. The shrimp needed no sauce at all. The breading was perfectly seasoned and the shrimp were some of the largest and tastiest I have had. There was way to much food for even a hearty eater. Don't let the location scare you it is perfectly safe and the place is warm and inviting inside. My only regret is I was to full to eat some of the yummy looking deserts in the case. I am going to make room for them next time if I have to split a plate with someone but in any case I will be back.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Dj0qqO_39Db6OfmBGS24Eg", "review_id": "Obe1zAI3USzFtnQt7XwGAw", "text": "It's a few short nervous blocks from the freeway.  Inside, it is a world of color, a world, of textures, a world of flavor (this is a pretty, pretty, vibrant interior - -  a complete world of fun if you weren't into the serious business of eating lunch).\n\nI completely simpled out  when ordering and simply got the Mar Y Tierra  (surf & turf - - a stir-fry-up of strip steak and gobsmackingly richly embroidered shrimp).   The little tortilla that came as an appertizer-thingy with the meal was like tiny cubes of chunk tuna in a vinegar-like sauce.   The big plate with fine beans,  some salad accents,  and the incendiary steak&mind-blowing shrimp was super delicious.   A twenty covered it including tip.  Anytime, anywhere, take me back and please let me try some more menu items.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5lB5YlqRryKgp1dqTHj9jA", "review_id": "gSVpnxvlLDOCLqPIIgsX9w", "text": "Really wanted to love love love this place. The service was great and liked the decor. The food wasn't amazing though. I got the garlic shrimp, which seemed more buttery than garlicky. Husband muscled through his fish tacos. Kiddos didn't want to eat what looked like Costco chicken nuggets.\n\nI did like my giant margarita. The amuse-bouche (ceviche) was phenomenal.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xAVu2pZ6nIvkdHh8vGs84Q", "review_id": "K6iKH-cXL0cozRueAysGDg", "text": "If it wasn't for the location, this place would have been 5.  The shrimp dishes are absolutely wonderful, the service is great and decor is certainly interesting. I will be back. Only wish it was closer to my usual haunts", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EGlqOFCbnrAEIvd86BS2_A", "review_id": "uFt5bFpWpYFY9LZzRrZ97w", "text": "This place was good, just not as good as I had hoped based on the reviews.  I would have given the place 3 1/2.  Since I can't, I decided to balance out another reviewer who gave the place 4 stars but also thought it deserved 3 1/2.\n\nPositive notes:  Hot sauce had some bite to it, chips were good, Camarones culichi had a wonderful sauce.  Lots of fresh limes served with the meal.  Full bar.\n\nNot-so-positive notes:  Shrimp in the Camarones culichi was overcooked (cardinal sin for a seafood place).  The shrimp coctail was just ok - good sized boiled shrimp, but not too much flavor.  \n\nIf driving by and hungry I would stop in again, but not if I have to drive too far out of the way.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "S1JwmGLR23ZkwMdMDSvlrA", "review_id": "iaw7GgnELQtiGPOONsWBTw", "text": "I've been here several times and just finally got the time to tell everyone about the delicious food this place has to offer. \n\nI have eaten a variety of their plates and everything has been amazing. Their cocktail shrimp is great. Shrimp and Pescado ceviche is clutch! I enjoyed every bite. Camarones a la crema de broccoli is amazing. I thought it sounded weird at first, but once I digged in I wanted more after each bite. I really want to try every plate!\n\nMy 5 year old nephew is a VERY picky eater. I don't think he's ever tried seafood and liked it, but I somehow got him (okay forced him) to have camarones a la plancha once. Whabam! He LOVED the camarones a la plancha. He refuses to eat any other shrimp if it isn't like how playa hermosa prepares them.\n\nWent during happy hour and got SUPER CHEAP Negra Modelo. They have soccer games playing, so enjoy a nice michelada or beer watching your favorite team. \n\nThe service is great too. The owners are super nice. They really care about their customers. \n\nThe place is in shady looking area, but don't let that frighten you. The place is a diamond in the rough.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I_Y47QFSdnZwZuN6IygWwQ", "review_id": "uxGceDhLwX8iyYISJsum1A", "text": "I love this place!  I've been eating here for several years, from when I worked at the health dept and it was right out the back door.  It's in kind of a weird neighborhood just west of the projects, but not too horrible.  The ceviche is excellent, but my favorite by far is the Viagra Soup (yes, it really is called that) which is out of this world!", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vU-uenk6rxJruCdjgJL-RQ", "review_id": "oQjF3W5nOEZrfpb9ZVkBmA", "text": "Seafood Mexican???? Really???? REALLY!!!!! This is the bomb! The best Mexican I have ever had in my life!  Funky, but good!  Go with the big seafood sampler, but share it with a friend, as it will feed you both,\n\nTis place is truly a hole in the wall, and I saw some people walk away from the menu looking for the traditional taco, but boy did they miss the boat!!!  If you love great food and want to be adventurous, go for it, you will never regret it.\n\nNext time I'm in Phoenix, I will be stopping by.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AkcH28gYyqArThv7AIsvFA", "review_id": "5lR_45wSxgV5YDfrzLDdoA", "text": "This place has awesome seafood!! The place is small and cute, with a beach theme. They make awesome Micheladas for curing a hang over. We had a dozen oysters, which were delish! I had some fried shrimp and fish  and a shrimp ceviche tostada. It was Scrumptious!! Next time I'm in Phoenix I will be sure to visit this place.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "95Lz3txaoXaEDZM_lCVmkw", "review_id": "mYswHgnVCfTJksvtf4y8RQ", "text": "We really enjoy the seafood here.  Our favorites are fried fish with diabla sauce (really hot!) and fried fish with culichi sauce.  The ceviche tostada is great too!  Our sons like the fajitas.  I have recommended it to my sister and family when they travel to phoenix.  We have been coming here for years.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zt2qpJmlij18ZgZp7Ldcgg", "review_id": "gVSYXWB62AWrV5DjfZO3Tw", "text": "Best Mexican food ever. I can't believe they aren't packed. We have been there a couple times however I dont know if it's the location or poor advertising. Just give it a try.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xXsvZ5tXbGpKVPAbljxoUA", "review_id": "KqWniVh-P54U-0nGL6oHxw", "text": "Best mex seafood in the valley.  The staff is always very welcoming and attentive.  The grilled fillet of fish and the shrimp en diablo are two of my favorites.   The meals fill you up, without leaving you feeling heavy afterwards.   The salsas are amazing as well.   This place is just a great little seafood joint.   I recommend it to everyone.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zMizlCdkLqJWLV9jWTg4rg", "review_id": "jNa2YSI-OjS_pLaAFH3HkQ", "text": "Great service and very friendly staff. The food was good, especially the Shrimp Albondigas.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x79EzqthUyRSYYWmDx91ag", "review_id": "nqWVJD_0K-ELfMAUpOPiBQ", "text": "We love this restaurant!  The food is simply too wonderful to describe.  Our goal is to sample every item on the menu.  They all sound wonderful.  If you love seafood prepared with style and imagination, you should check out this place.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L-OWVzHOPsqfpxWz_F7Oqg", "review_id": "100VhKxsz1TWzqC1BGWSVQ", "text": "Best Mexican restaurant I've ever eaten at! Next time in Phoenix will be back! Friendly service and good prices!", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xFG4Ca2HHmbxDTkMlmHnjQ", "review_id": "GfnuMnLhxx2w4tPvdx49kQ", "text": "This place is pretty good. The decor was great! The service was very good.\n\nThe food was good, but not exceptional. We expected the prices to be much lower than they were.\n\nOverall, it is good and we would eat there again, but we wouldn't go out of our way.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mofhuXGdlq-fzDRIiczvMw", "review_id": "WJRbbCR7vLZG-1MkkIyJsA", "text": "We went to this place based on the yelp reviews and it did not disappoint. Portions are huge, but delicious.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "D61Mrp4As8Zy6X8wVTQh8A", "review_id": "0VfzfzZEtGAyE7DUL8xffQ", "text": "I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place!!  I've been here so many times, you know I love my mariscos.  Playa Hermosa has never disappointed me.  There quality is very consistent and I would be soooo sad if they ever stop their business.  Let me give them 10 stars out of 5.  They are that good!\n\nPlease don't be discouraged because of the area it's in.  I know some people would never come to this part of town...they are missing out!  \n\nI love walking into the restaurant to their colorful decors.  Once you are seated, you will get a generous portion of freshly made warm tortilla chips with a red and a green salsa, no questions asked.  They don't care if you're going to order later on...here, have some chips and salsa!  They have a full bar and a TV with sports playing all the time.  Now you can have some drinks with free chips and salsa while watching a game.  Once you order, they will bring you a tostada with ceviche.  It's on the house.  Their ceviche is fresh and flavorful without being overpowered by excessive lime.\n\nAs for entrees, I would recommend....\n- shrimp culichi\n- fish tacos\n- grilled shrimp\n- fried fish in garlic sauce\n- molcajete\n- any types of ceviche\n\nMost dishes come with a side of beans, rice, salad, and flour/corn tortillas.  Be prepared to walk out with a full belly plus some to take home.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PcvV8zVgwpez9s6I-3Dykw", "review_id": "Gj_1Vk2KxqojJeE8isqa1A", "text": "Located in not the nicest neighborhood of Phoenix, Mariscos Playa Hermosa seems a bit shady on the outside. Once you get pasted the secretive tinted windows, however, it's an entirely different world. Vibrant colors hit your eyes and vivacious music pleases your eardrums. It really makes you feel like you're near a playa hermosa. \n\nTo start off, we were given a complimentary hard tortilla with ceviche on it. You can taste how fresh and delectable the combination of ingredients is. I've had plenty of ceviche in Latin American countries and theirs is on par. \n\nThe selection here is ridiculous, but in a good way. I ended up going simple and ordering some shrimp tacos. You get 3 tacos with rice, beans, and salad. The tacos don't include any filler ingredients like Americans prefer. Just straight up shrimp smothered in oozing melted cheese. Can't get much more legit than that. The rice, beans, and salad were all pretty typical and were a good compliment to the meal. \n\nThank you Marisocs Playa Hermosa for fulfilling my friend's craving for amazing legit Mexican food after being stuck in the Romney infested part of Colorado for a year. The service is warm and friendly, decor is unexpected but awesome, and the food is as close as you can get without crossing the border.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "x_W-NVpJp-lPVRtWj8OzKQ", "review_id": "fUS_RYsucYj0sOlmadRMug", "text": "Huge portions great food, iffy neighborhood", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oziKrQusQSHo9QKwYKpl0g", "review_id": "eob3b4KmpMkqpIvL_SEdvg", "text": "I selected this place based on all the great Yelp reviews, and all I can say is that I was very disappointed.  I'm fine with it being kind of a dive...my issue was with the food.  We both got ceviche apps, which were pretty good.  I had a fish filet & my BF had the dish with chicken, shrimp and beef (forget what it's called).  I found the food to be pretty salty, which I can't stand.  My fish was swimming in some kind of liquid, which totally turned me off & the salad it came with was drowned in some kind of yellow Italian dressing (Wish Bone out of the bottle?  not sure).  My BF's dish was ok at best...the beef was chewy & the shrimp & chicken were salty.  I hate to be so harsh, but I gotta call 'em as I see 'em.  Would def. not return.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lHPFFu5Hq2G1D17q1aU8Bg", "review_id": "TDTfMLFudBKKZ_ehe2Y63g", "text": "A hole-in-the-wall on Calle 16, best known for an entirely different class of south-of-the-border fare at Barrio Cafe, Mariscos Playa Hermosa does Mexican-style seafood better than anyone in the Valley. Each meal starts with not only the customary chips and salsa, but an outstanding complimentary ceviche tostada. Favorites include Seven Seas Soup, Camarones Culichi, and of course their ceviche, which comes in several varieties. Most dishes come with beans and rice, but these are not the typical refried pintos and tomato-heavy rice typical of Mexican restaurants. Lovers of scorch-your-mouth spices should try the guacamole, which is heavy on the jalapeno. Portions are huge and service is outstanding.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HlEnP5AS3CBg4f0NZR7M2Q", "review_id": "54UwrGWA8tuIZc7NAKY6-A", "text": "We arrived in Phoenix and needed lunch before heading to Flagstaff, so we found this place on Yelp. What a find! It's located not far from the airport so that is really convenient. It's small and parking is limited, but it was raining (!) and so we were able to grab the last parking spot. \n\nOur food was nothing short of stupendous. They start you out with free ceviche on a mini tostado, and it is delicious. I got the enchilada jaiba (with crab) and it was really good, with red chile sauce. The wife got the camaron (shrimp) culichi with green chile sauce. We each ate about half of our meal and then traded because I love green chile and she loves red chile. I must say, I got the better of the trade! The green chile sauce was nothing short of orgasmic; just fantastically deliciously awe-inspiringly good. I could eat that sauce on a shoe and be happy. The rice and beans were also excellent, way above the typical non-descript flavor, and each meal also came with a salad! What a deal. We were so happy that Yelpers turned us on to this place. Whenever I am in Phoenix for whatever reason, I am heading back to this place!", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O6P_oTsHDrqjfH9Nwr9siQ", "review_id": "vpXJei8YRnogoWIduJe2mA", "text": "I moved to the valley a few years back and I looked up seafood online.  Well it took me about 2 years to get here, but it was well worth the trip.  I now make excuses to get near this place.  I have been more than a half dozen times with different people and we always leave satisfied.  I probably shouldn't give them 5 stars as I don't want the parking lot to be completely full when I get there.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aLTl_OkLo0BFRxdz1n6sYA", "review_id": "KIhotqLu3MNXp1FCkU3yIQ", "text": "LOVE this place. The balance of quality, quantity and cost is perfected. This particular Mariscos location is a great date spot. It is right off the freeway, and very close to Cityscape for a night out. The interior is very colorful. Every once in a while you can even catch a mariachi band playing some live music.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "46nt0w5aUZYbpuERZYWtEQ", "review_id": "zprMzujgAxV5BL14339ZWw", "text": "A-MA-ZING. LOVED the complimentary ceviche! we ordered the fish taco platter (5 stars) and burrito (3 stars, this is a SEAFOOD place folks). i would come here again when i visit phx next time. it's only 4 ish miles from the airport and there's a gas station right next to the restaurant! we filled up our rental and drove off, stomachs full of happiness.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b0rnerBhkX2RUuOiTgQXfA", "review_id": "xPC_5Uk_De0wBxG29XD9xA", "text": "Excellent food and service. Most of the menu specializes in seafood and it's great. I highly recommend this restaurant!! I frequent this place every time I'm in Phoenix at least once. Last visit I made it back a second time in one week. The staff is very friendly and attentive. Don't let the location turn you off. Just go in and enjoy. Oh yeah - 22 oz. beers on tap.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VQDgEiTWbiQ71Lnqp6IX6A", "review_id": "RP7H9QupjgRHeLqv_Yt7Ug", "text": "My new favorite spot. Thanks Yelp! We ordered the molcajete  with diablo sauce - be warned! it really is spicy. Not called diablo for nothing. The flavor was still there and I love spicy, but next time I'll try the tomatillo. Bit too painful for me. ( I ordered a horchata to try and help numb my swollen tongue)\nI really love the side of beans,salad and rice. Beans are perfectly seasoned, salad is tangy and refreshing, and the rice has texture. Not the pink puffy rice with minimal flavor that is served at so many mexican restaurants.\nThey also have strong margaritas and huge mugs of draft beer.\n\nJust seeing the pictures makes me want to go there now!", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tGZWOpC2NSHJS2qm1AyXCQ", "review_id": "jt8FiakaY9ETTlrCCM277w", "text": "This place was great with lots of food! The shrimp tacos was great and the salsa is great! Would recommend and would go again if I return to Phoenix! Ignore the neighborhood the inside is great and food is worth stopping in for!!", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qnDkpjCXKxu336doWaEs0A", "review_id": "625mjlj0KaC2BT8_2j0QIQ", "text": "The best carne asada tacos!!!", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YGPnXTeEMDkTyMkPETElyQ", "review_id": "DLnQdGreSD7RzGmaGVmabQ", "text": "Friendly and knowledgable servers, great food, music and ambiance. Do not be put off by the mostly fish menu, it's super fresh and you can try something new. Good prices and great fun.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j6iv0-WQ3DsIjY3DwbjBpw", "review_id": "UxS1I537tamTFjOxnfiJ3g", "text": "Great flavor and service. Excellent fish dishes. Clean and friendly.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IpCH-jaFA-1YgCdi6YmnFg", "review_id": "A_LeKILM7K6OMnB1XJcPcQ", "text": "I've tried several of their dishes. It's ok.  I did like their cocktail de camaron but nothing special.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i2QqqRhuc20r27y_fx59KQ", "review_id": "EVXCBYjkKl1LK5OEeQkybQ", "text": "Three trips has not disappointed yet.\n\nthe interior atmosphere is spot on to a number of places I have been to in Central America.  The decor, the service, the atmosphere.  I have had very attentive waitresses each time.  \n\nThe chips and salsas are very nice(ok one humid weekend I thought the chips were a bit stale).  One dip is a darker red salsa (smoked chillis?)  the second one is my favorite it is green cilantro and avocado dip.  It is so good I have purchased some to take home for later (ask the waitress - even comes iwth chips).\n\nThe first two times I ordered a whole fried fish ajillo, covered in sauteed garlic, peppers and onions.  It was very authentic just as I had eaten many times down south.\n\nThe rice and beans are as expected, not fantastic not dry and tasteless like other places.  Note - I did not come for rice and beans ;-).\n\nOnce my wife ordered the Camarones Culichi Shrimps In A Green Sauce, Tomatill & Cilantro, which was excellent.  The waitress recommended it and she was right.  The sauce seems to have some cheese mixed/melted in that made it sinfully savory.\n\nAnother time I ordered tacos al pastor.  OK, I know it is a seafood shop but after the nice ceviche I was ready for some flesh.  The tacos were very good. I liked how their al pastor was crispier than some.  Maybe a personal preference, but they were good.\n\nKey note for me - they offer a variety of margaritas.  I prefer the upcharged one where they mix it themselve, not the premix bottled one. (they sell both)  for me it is less sweet and has a cleaner appeal.  \n\nI am planning on going back again next week when more family come to visit.\n\nLast note:  The neighborhood is not the greatest.  I come from a tougher city so it was no big deal to me, but some others might appreciate being warned.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LekzlTuWdN3nxZ29eFFFbw", "review_id": "vNyG7SsuQtVXcr5PLMsHdQ", "text": "If you live in Phoenix and you have never been to this place, shame on you.  You have been missing out.  My husband and I were in PHX for a short vacay and after standing in the Hertz rental car line for 40 freaking minutes, I told him we are not going to Chino Bandido but the closest Mexican restaurant we can find on Yelp with the highest ratings.  Lo' and behold, it was Mariscos Playa Hermosa!  Literally 2 miles from the airport and easy to find.  \n\nWe are so glad that we were able to find the best Mexican food we've ever had while in PHX, but it was hard having this as our first meal of the trip.  Every meal after this was just not cutting it.  Therefore, we planned the last day of our trip around the fact that Mariscos Playa Hermosa closed at 8pm on Sundays. \n\nYou really can't go wrong with the menu.  The first time, I ordered Fish Enchiladas and my husband ordered the Garlic Fish platter.  Both were amazing.  Their complimentary ceviche tostada was also delicious, as well as their salsas.   The 2nd time we went, I ordered the Camarones Culichi and my husband ordered another fish dish w/ vegetables.  Both were amazing again.  However, if you go here I would highly recommend the Camarones Culichi.....just because it's not something you find  at any mexican restaurant.  It was so delicious that I licked the plate of sauce clean after eating all of the shrimp, and I don't care how uncouth that might have looked because you will probably end up doing the same.  (Now, if you cannot handle spicy foods, you may want to be very cautious.  Maybe order an Horchata drink to go with the meal, or a side of sour cream to buffer the spiciness.)  Anyway, I don't want to hype it up too much or you might be disappointed.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ewm2vLryyKxBpDCQdWq3XQ", "review_id": "5rWx-cW87luDBfo0tvOWJQ", "text": "Excellent place to get great seafood!\n\nRestaurant and Food:  The restaurant is nice and cozy.  At max, there are maybe 15 tables in the entire joint.  However, don't let the size, location, and lack of flashy chain-like display fool you.  The menu has a wide array of choices from fish tacos to different styled fish plates.  I had a fish plate prepared with garlic and a lemon pepper seasoning (Pescado Ajo Mojo I think) as well as an horchata for my beverages.  The food was impeccable!  In my experience, coming across fresh seafood in Phoenix is hard.  The seafood was well prepared and fresh (no gamy-fishy taste).   Additionally, the menu has pictures of almost every dish so you can gauge your interest in a choice (Visual examples appeal to me).\n\nService:  Spot on along with the food!  As mentioned previously, the restaurant is not that big.  Our server was always on top of her game and frequently stopped in to check on us.  \n\nAtmosphere:  The restaurant has a bright decor that is very fun and fitting for the type of restaurant.  Not to sound cliche, but you will feel almost as if you are at mom's kitchen (I'm Hispanic and my parent's house has similar decor).  \n\nOverall, this place wowed me with the food and the service.  For the price and quality you will receive at Mariscos Playa Hermosa, I doubt you can find many places in the neighborhood that will compete with this place.  Try it and see for yourself!", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iI8GJZTz6IJCAflc7CdVdw", "review_id": "FwFzGsizwuxhkC6qfpNhvg", "text": "This is definitely authentic Mexican seafood. Everything was delicious! Try the \"tostada de Marlin\" and \"ceviche de camaron\" they rock! And trust me on this one, this review is coming from a Mexican", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FLqrgzlW6kfKivlxuZ9kSQ", "review_id": "0EFKc3HQ21N4nuLloT9s5g", "text": "If you don't know, now you know.\n\nGreat ceviche and margaritas.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "IDHrwv_RCildFvmfWTkj5Q", "review_id": "qxIAY3GgJQ-0EpyEY8xGNQ", "text": "What a fantastic meal I had.  I've been desiring amazing Mexican restaurants in Arizona.  Since I moved here, I've been to several places that were underwhelming, at best, and generally just not good to me.  So, I'd given up on Mexican Food in AZ and I just didn't eat any.  Well, a conversation in Yelp Talk about Mexican Food inspired me to check out some different places and this one turned up in my searches on Yelp and other websites.\n\nI'm happy to say that I was so thrilled and enjoyed my meal very much at Mariscos Playa Hermosa.  Again, another hole-in-the-wall, but still quite the find.  Mariscos is located in a pretty seedy part of town, so don't get nervous going there.  They close early, so you'd better arrive early.  You will find that there is a full bar inside this colorfully decorated resto.  Don't eat at the bar.  That things not suitable for anything except decoration as the bar itself doesn't extend out far enough to make it comfortable to sit there.  (this is a tip from a person who opted to sit at the bar)\n\nI tasted a few items off the menu.  The shrimp in diablo sauce was my favorite.  I ordered extra diablo sauce on the side.   The sauce has a smokey taste with the heat of the peppers.  Perfect for my heat seeking taste buds.  They prepare the sauce \"fresh to order\".So there is a charge for $3 for the extra sauce on the side to go.  I used that sauce to make more shrimp diablo at home later that week.  \n\nI also enjoyed the camarones culichi... shrimp in green sauce.  Culichi is a tomatillio sauce made with some dairy product and cilantro and of course the poblano or tomatillio peppers.  The sauce is simply to die for.  I left there satisfied and happy!  \n\nI will return and take a friend for the Molcajete Caliente with verde sauce.  Can't wait.  I'm sure it will please.\n\nThey have a check-in offer too, so be sure to check-in.\n\nOh, that parking lot is TINY.  Be aware of that when you go.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0Me_t0PzLe1fSE6XszQ9iA", "review_id": "tIcml0k7MN2J9gjqE9iCLg", "text": "AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\nI was in Arizona for the A's spring training and yelped local places and found this place.  It was delicious!!! It was truly the highlight of my trip!  You'd be crazy not to go and try it!!!", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HEFkLcco6jrCcMiSlJFD-w", "review_id": "wfeVZsT0KHdqrKVNoElQWQ", "text": "Three of us dined here Saturday. Their parking lot is small, the neighbor is not upscale, but it seemed ok. We all agreed the ceviche is great. The whole grilled fish was very good as was the breaded fish fillet. The crab enchiladas were horrible. The sauce tasted burnt and the crab meat had a very fishy taste. The side dishes were all the same: rice and beans and small salad. The rice and beans were tasteless and bland. The salad was iceberg lettuce and not much more. We may come back for the ceviche and to try some of their other entrees. The cost of most of the entrees is around $13-$14. The best part of the evening was the large supermarket we discovered , just before I -10, it has a large food court, ceviche bar, Mexican bakery and all sorts of specialty items used in Mexican, Carribean, and Latino cooking. The staff is friendly, the place is well organized, clean,and it was a  fun place to browse and shop.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VfSfDV9nzt2h-BF-_volug", "review_id": "7sC_leYVtat-nO2NwTvPKA", "text": "We started with shrimp cocktails, Modelo negro draft and Michelada. Cocktail was perfect and they provided plenty of limes, hot sauce, ketchup and crackers. Lastly we shared their Molcajete with a very savory tomatillo sauce surrounded with grilled fish, shrimp, chicken and beef. Lets not forget the sides of white rice, beans and salad. We will be back. The price was not bad either.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DQ0zwWE3QGId_Tj0tk31XQ", "review_id": "V_JZToK3QU7JkCivTCcnHQ", "text": "I really like this place. Nice setting. Good service. Especially like the fish tacos, and Crab Tostada.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "89cYaeKCx6Nd02AEbpVHyw", "review_id": "ySWWwAzQEd0PHi67b_j97g", "text": "Oh my goodness, this place was absolutely delish! The fish came succulent yet fried crisp on the outside... A very hard task indeed! And the poblano sauce was phenomenal over the top. The shrimp was great. It's on the lighter side if you have a smaller appetite compared to the dishes ur still generous. The seasoning is on the saltier end of the spectrum but it tasted perfect to me for this kind of cuisine. Mmmmmm! My only regret is not having a place like this in NYC.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "p7dvahRPZIWL7T6pFA_0dg", "review_id": "6rL6IPantfivGcyy1e6IUg", "text": "Very Good Family owned Sinaloan Style Mexican SEAFOOD Restaurant that's open everyday for lunch and dinner. Prices are reasonable I'd say the average plate price runs about $13.00. Most of the menu is seafood so plan on having seafood if you come here. \n\nI've been here several times over the years and I'd say most of the time but not always they start you off with a complimentary mini fish tostada that delicious with your chips and salsas.\n\nI can vouch for the Fish Veracruzana and the Fish Poblano plates because I had them before and the fish was light ,fresh tasting and flaky. The sauce and toppings  is really what made these dishes good to me. They come with your usual rice and beans and tortillas. They have many choices in this kind of dish.\n\nLast time I was here the place was packed and we were the only table in the place that didn't order the Molcajete so I wanted to order it this time.\n\nThe Molcajete is a boiling hot caldron filled with your choice of Diablo Hot Chipotle sauce or Tomatillo Sauce. The menu that we had reads Fish, Shrimp, and Beef. But what we received was Battered Fish, Shrimp, Beef, Chicken and Octopus. The Diablo sauce is very hot and spicy but also very tasty and I found myself adding it everything I ate. Over all I thought it was good and fun to share. It cost $22.00 and feeds at least two people. It also comes with rice , beans and tortillas. If you get the Molcajete you should eat the shrimp first because they get over cooked just sitting on the hot Molcajete as ours did. I'm not a beef person but I thought the beef came out prepared the best in this dish.\n\nI do note you should view the photo of the building so you know what the outside looks like before you give this place a try.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Kyc_V-2G77tRfwJsBxwZ4A", "review_id": "jOfq1b5hB5thKQr4buKwcg", "text": "This is my absolute favorite favorite place now!! Everything we've had has been great but our go to dish is the Molcajete Caliente and I will probably never steer away from it. The sauce? BOMB. The tortillas? BOMB. The octopus? BOMB.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "b8cWyeQXalyzCF6S6rXAOg", "review_id": "n5yWWYrbWfXpVJtZHrhqdg", "text": "A fun place to eat! We had so much fun dining her on a Friday night. Live Marachi music, friendly staff and great seafood. The Pulpo with Ranchero sauce is a killer. The seafood cocktail is a Soup of wonderful ingredients. Definitely worth a rerun!", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "--65q1FpAL_UQtVZ2PTGew", "review_id": "c-c8l_V4jnBGDknSrYS91A", "text": "Have you ever experienced molcajete? HAVE YOU?!\n\nThis is THE place to have that experience. I say \"experience\" because molcajete is more like a witch's bubbling brew than a meal. Mariscos is a cozy little restaurant in an area a lot of people won't flock to, but it stays busy. All the good stuff applies here... friendly service, great food, Mexican beers, Mariachis (on Fridays, I believe). It's just a great place. And, now that the formalities are out of the way, I can talk about the molcajete. \n\nMolcajete is actually the name of the stone bowl that is used more traditionally as a mortar for salsas and such. As a dish though, it's a beautiful mixture of spicy/tangy sauce, grilled meats, grilled veggies, and cheese. It's one of my favorite Mexican dishes, period. Mariscos serves theirs with tons of fixins (beans, tortillas, salsas, etc.) that could probably fill two people up on their own, but their generous serving is much appreciated when ordering this dish for a small group. It's definitely one of those meals that'll impress people when it gets served. Order one for the table, and you're going to have a good time.\n\nI could spout on all day about molcajete... But, would ya look at that, I have a decent size review already, and I haven't even talked about the restaurant's specialty, seafood. Well, I'll let you read some other reviews for that. I'll just say that I love their tostadas de ceviche de camaron! \n\nGo to Mariscos Playa Hermosa, and enjoy!", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DnwHp_A92KvllfaUIdFraw", "review_id": "Ix6YhCe7DQoW-PtrsvDa6A", "text": "Great small and authentic place!  Yeah, as others have said, maybe not the \"best\" neighborhood, but we had no issues.  The place is small, so plan to wait if you come in the busy time.  QUALITY food for sure and mainly seafood based but thankfully for me they have non-seafood items for folks like me who don't care for seafood.\nEveryone at the table loved what we got and would certainly come back again!", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Lr6hbHj23X3q6m35mjMWOQ", "review_id": "x_6P0roC2PGDMItHfDwatA", "text": "LOCATION:  This restaurant is indeed in a part of Phoenix  (south of I-10) known to be a \"bad\" neighborhood.  This is no easy badge to earn, because, unlike most other cities, there aren't good neighborhood separated from bad ones:  Phoenix is one of the few cities I've ever been to, where you can have a million dollar home and two doors down from it is a crack house.  Bizarre, but true.  Having said that, I personally would not want to come here when the sun is down, but when we arrived at 6pm, it was quiet and I didn't feel uneasy about the surroundings.\n\nPARKING LOT:  The entrance to the restaurant is off of Garfield and not 16th Street, which you'll be taking to get here.  This is important, because you'd think it would have an entrance to the parking lot from the main road; it doesn't.  The parking lot, like the restaurant, is small and they share it with a barber shop, which threatens to tow if you park in their spots.  Obviously, this is no problem after they close; but during business hours, I imagine it can be hard to find spots which \"belong\" to the restaurant.\n\nTHE RESTAURANT:  And, like the parking lot, the restaurant is small inside.  There aren't a lot of tables, so it wouldn't take much to fill up the place.  The decor is typical \"Mexican\":  lots of colors, nature motifs, sombreros, etc.  It may be jarring for some conservative Anglo types, but they more than likely wouldn't come here anyway.  The pinks, blues, greens, yellows and other colors so typical of the Mexican Pacific seem to blend nicely and don't seem garrish at all.  Now, as I said, the place is small.  So, for example, someone sitting at the table behind me actually had to pass next to my table to get to their seat.  Not a big deal and she politely excused herself twice.  This might be unacceptable in a 3 or 4 star restaurant or even something simply \"formal\".  But the atmosphere in this place is far from formal.  It's friendly, loud, noisy and familiar.  If you don't like people and if you're uptight about someone walking past you while you're eating, you won't like this place.  If you're there to enjoy the food, have a good time with friends, or don't mind a lively atmosphere, you'll do fine here.  That being said, I believe, I read somewhere that they have live Mariachi music on Fridays.  I'm not a fan of the genre, but even if I were, as small as that place is, I have a strong feeling it would be very LOUD while the music was being performed.  There are two TVs in the place, which, typical for this kind of venue, were playing soccer.  They were not loud and did not intrude on personal conversations.  The place also seems to have a full bar and a number of beer specials.\n\nTHE FOOD:  Being older and having to bring in my reading glasses, one of the things I very much appreciated about the menu was each item being listed in Spanish and English, with Spanish written in blue and English in yellow ink.  This made it much easier to separate the two and quickly see what was what.  I ordered a fish combo which was supposed to come with octopus and shrimp and with a creamy mushroom sauce.  It was not a \"combo\" in the sense that most Americans would be used to.  I expected there to be some fish filet, some shrimp and some octopus.  What came was a fish filet covered in mushroom sauce with some shrimp and very tiny pieces of octopus mixed in.  My companion had a less expensive fish filet with garlic sauce.  Outside of the different price and the cream sauce, they looked exactly the same.  Nevertheless, while this might sound negative, I was not at all disappointed with my plate.  My companion thought his fish greasy; I think it was the garlic sauce.  My fish was not at all greasy and tasted wonderful.  The food was served hot, but not so hot as to burn you.  The rice served with the fish was plain and nothing exciting; and yet, it complimented the fish perfectly.  The portions look huge and they are; but I didn't feel stuffed when I was done; just contented.  It was just the right amount of food.  I had oysters as an appetizer.  If you like oysters, they were good with the lime juice I squeezed on them.  If you don't, well, then it doesn't matter, does it?  The ceviche was okay; a lot of reviewers made a big deal about them in their reviews.  There was nothing bad about them; just nothing special.  Overall, we were both VERY happy with the food, the portion size, the temperature they were served at, and the taste ... and my partner usually complains about everything!  So this is a BIG endorsement!\n\nTHE SERVICE:  *sigh* ... Not everything can be perfect and this was the pebble amidst the pearls in the evening.  The service staff is friendly.  But the place is too small, has too many people  (on a Thursday night, no less ... can you imagine it on a Friday?!?); and not enough servers to be as attentive as they have to be.  Food and drinks were served promptly.  But when it came time to pay, I had to track them down.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GQaqVyDcaJZ1vUF-d_DlFg", "review_id": "7FDBJFmRsiZhTDw79urPyw", "text": "Hands down the best mariscos(seafood) EVER! I love the shrimp ceviche and when I am in the mood for a hot plate the Shrimp Culichi is the best choice, shrimp soaked in some delicious green salsa and smothered with oaxaca cheese, YUMMY! The Micheladas and the margaritas are excellent and well priced.  They have Mariachis every friday night from 7p to 9p, if you want the trip to Mexico feel, this is your place!!", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zqtGBqbsFFyqL3EAj3lEPw", "review_id": "ms_W4Mn-tr1OB76Z8pulKQ", "text": "The best mariscos in Phoenix! Molcajete best dish to share!!", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RAWy3YCE-jwfyuGvwzUaqQ", "review_id": "5r8O0VQM0rBXL3XiGVKg-Q", "text": "Back for more and this place consistently serves wonderful Baja Mexican Seafood at a great price. Love it. Bonus free cake with my Yelp Check-in offer. Sweet!", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "-fhkLP6B7BDAZ1jBrAfwwg", "review_id": "f5qCfJoVi5uXH3qfbMjlyg", "text": "Best Mariscos I have ever had in Arizona. everything was so fresh and delicious. I had all cold Mariscos, which included: shrimp, callos de scallops, and oysters.\nwife had fried fish which she loved. service was great. I will definitely keep coming back here every day I am in mood for Mariscos.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "3EQCsI2PksVlZjofJqeYdA", "review_id": "O6X2kBl3DkDCOmp6kv9__A", "text": "Growing up in Phoenix I've tried a wide variety of Mexican restaurants. Finally a friend introduced me to Mariscos Hermosa and I fell in LOVE. Be forewarned, the location doesn't look very appealing from the outside. It isn't in the best of neighborhoods but don't let that fool you, this place is amazing! Inside it's very charming, Mexican sea life decor, the tables are very colorful and all look different. Soccer games are usually played on the televisions, it would be a good spot to come to watch your favorite team over some margaritas or delicious horchatas! \n\nTheir ceviche de pescado and camaron is my favorite dish. I'm a big seafood lover and this place knows how to do it right. If you're into oysters I also suggest ordering that to start. So good! Chips and salsa are given upon seating and their salsa verde is a bit spicy but so delicious. I wish I had a jar of it at home. Great horchata and cheap Negra Modelos! The staff has always been great and very friendly. \n\nThis place is a hidden gem.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xGJoPvxWxc7TOQaod15DMQ", "review_id": "-XJH6cKwUGUEFiNtwT2nag", "text": "I was kinda disappointed after reading all the great yelping on this restaurant.  We were in two weeks ago on a Sunday.  The inside is nice with a comfortable ambiance.  I ordered the Camarones al Mojo de ajo...sad to say, nothing special nor did a I get that great garlicy flavor.  If anything there was mostly bell pepper as filler, I didn't dam order fajita style so what's with so much bell pepper and onion???  Rice and beans were good, but just a doppling of both, really??!!  I also ordered the shrimp ceviche as an appetizer, again it was just meh.  Nothing really stood out, other than the limey juice and again, it was more of pico de gallo all mixed in that was another filler.  Maybe it was just an off day, but nothing special.  I still love San Carlos Bay on McDowell Road.  I have been going there since the early 90's and the have the best tasting seafood dishes.  Only down side is that they are cash only.  My daughter ordered a shrimp cocktail, hoping it would taste similar to those in Rocky Point, she told me that it was nothing special.  My niece ordered chicken enchiladas and nothing seafood, but said they were the best enchiladas she's had.  Go figure!!", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bBLmoXDRC-VNUvjHzJrTPQ", "review_id": "aWwaQNy5RH1QPXyMgO-fKw", "text": "I thought that the Ceviche was amazing, so fresh and delightful!  I also loved the beans!  Excellent quality and so so fresh!", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MEOozvDYFPR_zm9FcUjunw", "review_id": "Ey_Vzjp3y0aGGGf4WJw1cQ", "text": "I'm not a huge seafood fan, but I'm sure if you are - this is the place to go!  Their non-seafood fare is also amazing.  Their salsas are to die for - especially the green cilantro avocado.  And their beans are divine.  Great beef & chicken, & yummy veggies.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iWnu2qv0RhXM3wE-zs4h3Q", "review_id": "XkvsGY_BhEUBxqKKT3Lq0A", "text": "Fish tacos were perfect. Crispy. Flavorful. Excellent salsa. Didn't like the margaritas otr. Had an odd taste. Service was slow and didn't get guacamole after 2 requests. But the topper was the outrageously loud mariachi band, amped up to really kill your ear drums.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gQm2p1gmBPQ4f1sHxgRlbw", "review_id": "_LLdo66PPGc34zDOmGoJSA", "text": "I've tried every Marisco spot in phoenix and this place is on another level. Great staff , amazing food and good tres leches cake. Food always Is fresh and the appetizers are out of this world good. I ate here 2 times in one week when I first found out about it.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KT0cm-KvhlR3qxBkWmcywA", "review_id": "loWAtWEiW1N4QOpnFXFFnA", "text": "Our visit to Mariscos made us feel like we were on vacation in Mexico. The salsas (rojas and verde) and chips that we were greeted with were tasty, as was the ceviche. We started with the Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (we each had one), very nice with lots of shrimp and avocado. I had the green cheese enchiladas - LOTS of cheese and sour cream - yum! My husband had the octopus rancheros - he proclaimed it delicious. Both were served with rice, lettuce salad, and beans. The beans were much better than the usual.  We were too full for dessert, should have shared the shrimp cocktail.  House red wine was good and prices were reasonable. It's a long drive for us since we are near Pinnacle Peak, but we will be back.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bz7h5YR37ibMgdDZLR3VYQ", "review_id": "2E2uo_Bwm0rIUFexDizdFg", "text": "The moment I entered this place it's like I'm in a giant playroom. The place is very bright and colorful. I wouldn't be surprised if Dora or the whole Sesame Street Gang suddenly showed up.\n\nWe ordered the Molcajete and fish ceviche. The Molcajete ($22) is the bomb! It's this delicious dish that has beef, chicken, shrimp, and fish lined up around on what seems like the Wicked Witch's cauldron filled with tomatillo sauce. It's enough for two people. You'd know its one of their popular dishes because all the other tables have it. One group of people even ordered three! It's like we were part of a Mexican witch convention. It was pretty amusing.\n\nMy husband got the $4 draft beer which he later regretted because there's this promo girl who gave out some freebies including a bottle of Budweiser beer for each of us. I'm not sure if they do that all the time. I guess we're just lucky. We went on a Friday night so we got a live background music from their Mariachi band.\n\nOverall, we loved it! Can't go wrong with Mexican seafood. We'll definitely be back.\n\nTrivia: Apparently, the Molcajete is the traditional Mexican version of mortar and pestle. Thanks Wikipedia!", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p5jXjPeG-lh8lOwFioboZg", "review_id": "GuxqlR31Awqh1vgkkeeksA", "text": "The most amazing fish. I take all my colleagues in from out of town. Moriscos is an amazing \"hole in the wall\" secret. The fish smothered with plablano pepper is my favorite. An absolute winner.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UgSxQ3N12jxkwqbrz-dKrA", "review_id": "w53I6Y2ngZq_Zp7z3Wtvdw", "text": "This relatively small 12-table restaurant packs a nice mexican punch. The decor is a mexican coastal theme with a small bar and impressive wine selection. They have around 5 draft beers of standard mexican brews (Tecate, Dos, Corona, etc.).\n\nTo start the meal I ordered a $4.00 24 oz draft and the waitress brought out complementary (homemade) chips with two types of tasty salsa. A gratis talapia ceviche tostata (also pictured) followed, which was impressive.  I had an excellent shredded beef taco and carne asada enchaladas with red sauce (photo posted). The carne had a great grilled flavor that came through the bold taste of the red sauce. The salad was fresh and the rice contained lima beans, carrots, peas and corn - not your uninspired rice you typically get. \n\nMy waitress was helpful and attentive, the remaining staff was busy cleaning and organizing - a sign of a well run business. The deserts looked great (coconut cake, a chocolate cake and a stawberry merange pie looking thing) but was too full to partake. \n\nIt's close to the airport so I hit this after my business trip. Same experience! I'll return here when in Phonix again.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y5m29ud-52jT2y4Xt6WGKA", "review_id": "45mr6zy1gjYUaKZ9gUgSUQ", "text": "After the fish tacos here, I feel like I haven't had them anywhere else. So good. The ceviche tostada and crab enchiladas--packed with crabmeat--were absolutely delicious. \n\nThe ambience was bright, draft beer was deep, and service perfect. The owner even comped us tostadas. This place deserves another star!", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OpYWwpuDNGgB7U2ALge7_Q", "review_id": "xLY1vFSBBMAwE_J2wWmC3Q", "text": "So my coworker and I had a business trip to Chandler, AZ and I had told him about my last two experiences eating seafood in the desert. Fish tacos that looked and tasted like nasty dried chunks of leather. You figure AZ shares a border with Mexico so they must share some learnings but it was nothing like the awesome fish tacos you get in San Diego. Need to avoid seafood in AZ.\n\nWe randomly drove by this place and decided, ok that looks interesting. Surprised me when I found it was another seafood joint. MMmm ok we're here and too hungry to look for another place.\n\nSo I ordered the crab enchilada plate and it was actually pretty good. Real crab meat stuffed enchiladas with rice and beans on the side. The shrimp ceviche tostada appetizer was also pretty good as well.\n\nThe exterior looks a bit sketchy but the interior decor was cute with a fishy motif straight out of the Bahamas. All in all a nice place for lunch.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H2qWgKLSYvzosZqBkCw_9Q", "review_id": "P5vJUw1VL_6c1RTSqIBgkQ", "text": "Raised in Arizona, I have spent the last 13 years in Michigan, where salsa often consists of ketchup with cut tomato in it. I craved fresh chips and salsa, and I am in heaven. I ordered the Cameron Ranchero, and it was excellent. A great place to get reacquainted with good Mexican food!", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DJzbBORAJjTiTzFCEdoMQQ", "review_id": "DL6gf5E5w7P9m3rCHjgF1A", "text": "Molcajete WHOA. This place is really fun and delicious! It does get pretty loud when the mariachi band comes in on Friday nights, so beware. The d\u00e9cor is bright and vibrant, and I'd say the usual vibe of the restaurant matches how it looks. This restaurant is so good that it draws a diverse crowd. \n\nI've been here a few times and can never get away from the molcajete. I've tried both the red and the green and I think I prefer the red, although both are absolutely delicious. It's definitely enough to share unless your dining companion is a troll. The molcajete is served with chicken, beef (carne asada), and fish. There is usually some seafood swimming around in the molcajete \"stew\" as well. It comes with tortillas on the side and you can make delicious fish/chicken/beef/molcajete tacos! \n\nThe area of town is a bit sketchy. I've been approached by homeless people for cash when I'm leaving the restaurant. I'm not put off by that but I know some people aren't into that.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-uP6DbSN8jBWMbs-INTegw", "review_id": "BhqQ4XuDY2ojbvirqUmQZA", "text": "I was excited to try this place based on all the positive reviews.  I thought this Mexican seafood restaurant would bring me back to my favorite seafood restaurant in Playa del Carmen.  Unfortunately, this is just bad seafood, not matter the type.\n\nI ordered the seafood ceviche and it was not fresh at all. Several of the seafood items  were soft from spoilage (as opposed to tender) and smelled fishy.  I decided to stop after a few bites because I didn't want risk getting sick since I was about to get on a plane.  I may have been fine finishing the dish but I didn't see the need to play seafood roulette.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BFKxMUQ4vpw65qPKAQGHTQ", "review_id": "P2wQ4br_-Np5illTxgHoOw", "text": "Great place! Excellent service..was in town visiting family and decided to get a bite to eat ..very happy with my choice! Had tostada de ceviche and tacos... definitely coming back.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5-nPNMvu8R_xoxsK6k9m5A", "review_id": "-dEQkBZ5VnimxN_JDi3BiQ", "text": "Everything was DELICIOUS!  We're from out of town and found this little gem through Yelp.  They give you complimentary chips and salsa and ceviche and tostada with your entree order.  Service was great as well, very attentive and accommodating.  Great restaurant!  Highly recommend!!", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aThkIdpPnim8OLES1WVvgA", "review_id": "4V_9bbgTOYc9Xb8Tmuno_w", "text": "Decor is amazing in this hidden joint! My review is based only on 3 tacos and the nachos... Chicken taco, fish taco and barbacoa taco. All were very good and the nachos with green chile avocado salsa is absolutely delicious!!! Our waiter had to keep refilling our bowl - it was that good. \n\nI will be back to try the seafood at this little gem especially the volcano (I think that was the name) which was sizzling next to us. It entailed fish, shrimp and steak - mmmmmm!", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fwkidAyUXAHyXWtMxH0Wnw", "review_id": "NVahEGr4BXQ6b4moxJqUcg", "text": "Went once with my GF and have been back 3 times since! I always get the whole fish plate its sooo good.  I really like the mincheladas also. mmmmm.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tmaZ7Sz34B-ycKDtGiCnjg", "review_id": "7Lb8uOQchuIdct1Q4RgrpA", "text": "One of my favorite place when it comes to seafood. I have tried many things on the menu but I have to say my all time favorite are the fish tacos! I have tried the aguachile and it is good I personally would of liked it more spicy and some more avocado which traditionally comes with. The micheladas are     Pretty darn good. If your up for trying something outside the box try the camarones culichi.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hnzx7Q7IWq5EDVe0yjKK8w", "review_id": "QdiRDvEpjDt7MYRJ7xShUQ", "text": "Hidden Gem.. Scary Exterior (especially IF you aren't from the area). So we found this place on Yelp.. drove around a few times and then when we found it, we couldn't believe this place was actually where we were thinking about having dinner. The area is less than inviting and at night it feels destitute.\n\nWe decide to take a chance and the interior is warm and bright. Patrons are enjoying themselves and we are greeted with big smiles by the waitress.\n\nWe were seated and served this pretty tasty ceviche tosta on the house. We also ordered a separate order of ceviche, that wasn't as good and took forever to come out. But skipping on to the entrees, people were pleasantly surprised.. ranging from my vegan co-worker to my meat head only co-worker. I had the fish in red sauce with rice and beans which was awesome. My vegan friend had the enchiladas with green sauce which was also tasty. I did hear the drinks were not that tasty.. so be wary of the margaritas.\n\nGood food, reasonable price. I'd give it a 2nd go.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q1qg_ghDl2NHUj7MGfX-2Q", "review_id": "ElgnMwBL1MJC3oSdgRdjLA", "text": "Micheladas with Dos X on tap with a dozen oysters on the side? GAME OVER! This place is the best of the best when it comes up to mariscos.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rTjEXoPNxV7SHMoDnQnuoA", "review_id": "Ucavf0L2EI8alDmjdFFLug", "text": "Really enjoyed the fish dish I ordered. I would definitely come again. I want to try their shrimp cocktails, I spoke to the waiter and he assured me that they don't put ketchup in their cocktails.  That to me is a sign of good taste. The waiter also gave me a free ceviche tostada to try. I also received a free slice of cake compliments of yelp. The taste was fantastic so far.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mMYA4JmiTvhNoGDp9AAuRA", "review_id": "ZUbvgNMQGB_3oN1-ezekGg", "text": "Once upon a time, a guy selling Mexican food out of his van at my workplace sold me on the perfection of ceviche on my palate. Ever since changing jobs, I've search wide and far for the same perfect mixture of tomatoes, cilantro, lime and shrimp to no avail. Besides stalking the Mexican food van at my old job, I think this restaurant has come the closest to that perfection I first tasted in ceviche.  Besides their great selection of seafood (I haven't order a bad dish yet), their margarita is one of the best.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_EWkDJvMXKWjrO1j2hFfJA", "review_id": "WywBUqi_P1QlYNmQnATCiA", "text": "I walked here from the Sheraton after dark - don't do this! Once inside - I was in an oasis of great food and margerhitas. The atmosphere is festive with a colorful fish motif like I've experienced in Mexico.\n\nThe tortilla chips were fresh made as we're the tortillas that came with my meal. A complimentary ceviche was provided. I had the fish filet with shrimp and octopus in mushroom sauce. The plate was huge with sides of salad, rice, and beans. The food was delicious. I was alone so my review can only consider one visit and one dish - but, I've been trying to minimize calories yet cleaned the plate.\n\nAnother great seafood dinner in Phoenix - who'd have thunk it. Mission accomplished.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gKFs5EoKenzbPe8vWmKTtQ", "review_id": "U8gWsaKhbvA6dFTiIak_4g", "text": "After always going to Bahia San Carlos for 20+ years, we thought we should try a new place and, coincidentally, saw Check Please featuring Mariscos Playa Hermosa. My late parents were born in Mexico and I live next to the border for half my 65 years. I also traveled on business to Baja often so I feel my comments have some basis in experience with Mexican food and Mexican seafood in particular. I have to say I was disappointed. With the exception of the ceviche (best in town) and the guacamole the  meal was poorly prepared. I had the camaron  al mojo de ajo and my wife had the similar camaron y pulpo mojo de ajo. The small place was jammed though that is no excuse for the shrimp being overcooked to the point of being able to pass for shrimp jerky. The pulpo was fine. My mother always added peas to the rice but here there were also lima beans. Huh? The so-called flan was more like a wet, sweet cornbread in consistency rather than custard like. When I told the server it was \"weird\", she said it was probably overcooked. Then why serve it? Wanted to like the place but it is back to Bahia for me.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zeb8aK80RrwxjcudsmUbjw", "review_id": "487TCMZ1tkS6FdbLobssvA", "text": "This place is INCREDIBLE! I stumbled upon this restaurant through Yelp and it's raving reviews - well everything the hundreds have said before me is true...you MUST try this place out!", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5_JuHOYNL3skhzxZzPESSQ", "review_id": "mdV13A-mg8-MVKu4vxB21g", "text": "All the Mexican seafood favorites - shrimp cocktail, ceviche, fish tacos, etc... The shrimp in hot red sauce are fantastic! All around good stuff. Good selection of Mexican beers as well. I went for the 24 ounce Modelo. Reasonably priced as well.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bkgq4Ktyf1nvDKM5pq7bRQ", "review_id": "JiMCL1i0rdfz0WORCde8HA", "text": "Went here instead of our usual San Carlos Mariscos on 18th st and McDowell because of the reviews. This place is more dressed up (despite outward appearances) but it's also more expensive for the same quality food.  We got the shrimp culichi and the shrimp veracruzano and both were solid but at almost $15/meal we definitely expected more than 6 shrimp. We wouldn't deter people from going here but I would suggest San Carlos instead if asked.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2nl0dZtmVYh5inXEotO1nw", "review_id": "MFhDBuJvJUarfk65iVKyIw", "text": "Expected a lot with all the hype. Was good, but probably won't go back.  Parking very limited.  Margaritas all ice! Food was tasty but not anything that made us say wow. Good service and friendly staff.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DDK8ldONqSjhMEkFcBovkA", "review_id": "UDpixhCLq7sA6K2M9aK7Gw", "text": "Food was good,Oysters were small and a little understaffed when we went this past January (2014). The restaurant is not in the best part of town but has a lovely ambiance, I would definitely go back and try some of their other dishes!", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "07rzOSTEkjtV-atJeJ37og", "review_id": "sGTYN9yOemWlcuVZ0qLT9A", "text": "The ceviche is the best I've tried in phoenix. Draft Mexican beer selection is great. Fair pricing on drinks and food. Have not tried anything here that's disappointed.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ooynP_Gc7LyBD5ir60vH4A", "review_id": "r0qqpCGuzO9JRq6Kq5StNg", "text": "I'm not from here and was looking or some authentic Mexican food.  I found this place while driving on the highway after picking up family up from airport. Based on the reviews (4+ stars), I thought it would be a good place to eat on the fly. \n\nI should have been leery when the restaurant was empty at lunch time (12:30).  \nThe set up was very nice with indoor and outside seating.  Service was slow.  It took a while for everything (order, drinks, appetizers, check) despite there being few diners. Margarita was weak.  Fajitas didn't sizzle.  My family thought that the food lacked flavor (added lots of extra hot sauce ) but I thought it was OK (only added a little hot sauce).  \n\nNext time I'll pull over and spend a little more time researching so I don't end up at a place like this again.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "snK49gWJBJHk7Of68aEbZg", "review_id": "YygvK-p8EYFo-Ogtt_bLTQ", "text": "This is my second visit to this location. The first time I did not bother with a review however, I must speak up. This place is delicious. My girlfriend and I stopped in for a quick, light bite in between programs. I had the shrimp cocktail with avocado and she enjoyed a fish tostada. Both were delicious and quite filling. The service was timely and our server was friendly and attentive. Great food, great service you can't beat that.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aMdziKJPZGbnPzhWpQEuHw", "review_id": "ygLyZLS7u7m1ygyIOofLYQ", "text": "Mariscos Playa Hermosa is kind of in the, shall we say, less savory area of town, but don't let that deter you from trying it out! The outside pretty much looks like a crummy box but the inside is super colorful and lavishly decorated. I wasn't sure what to expect but the food sufficiently impressed me.\n\nYou get two salsas with a basket of chips--both of which are super delicious. The avocado salsa was tasty and not super watered-down like at some places. The red one, which is semi-spicy, is very tasty. I don't even know how to describe it. It was just so.... TASTY.\n\nWe received some salmon (I think?) ceviche on a crispy tortilla with our meals. Very yummy and the veggies in it tasted fresh. I ordered the enchiladas de jaiba and the others ordered fish tacos. Both were good although I think I liked the fish tacos better than my enchiladas. I thought the fish was really good and light. I noticed the rice seemed to be made with those frozen mixed veggies you get at the supermarket, which I thought was kind of funny, but it still tasted good so I guess it didn't matter.\n\nService was very prompt even though the server wasn't particularly engaging. I actually prefer my service to be this way, so if you prefer a waiter/waitress that likes to make conversation, then maybe this isn't the place for you. Interior of the restaurant looked relatively clean.\n\nI definitely recommend Mariscos Playa Hermosa. Don't be scared of the rundown appearance of the area! I cannot speak on the authenticity of the food but at least it was yummy.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q5nFaw9isjD_01PpVAR7hg", "review_id": "V197F-5jqTXkQmAqVrzqiA", "text": "I really wanted to love it, but couldn't.  The food was good, but it didn't pop.  I had the garlic shrimp which had some nice flavor, but it wasn't unique and it didn't speak to me.  The guacamole was good.  The shrimp in garlic sauce was pretty good.  Service was solid.\n\nI might need to come back because the menu was extensive and it could only take one or two excellent items to change my mind on the place.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NVU-6ZuCri0QHlu7091ZyQ", "review_id": "PM9SEXveWgdhJ02JZkqXVA", "text": "I have never taken the time to write a review until now. I consider myself a strong critic of Mexican food, because I'm from California, and have eaten at many authentic \"hole in the walls\" This place is truly a hidden gem!  My family and I had several dishes including the whole red snapper, shrimp culuchi I and carne asada all where excellent.  This will surely be a stop of mine every time I visit Phoenix.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lzbsaiVzKUby1FGEi4csXA", "review_id": "HRWGcGKA3C9pXEXP7ELfMw", "text": "Stopped by after being let out early from a training class (I live in Tucson), based on yelp reviews. I have to agree with most of the posters. The place is small and practically hidden away, but it's clean and the staff is attentive. I ordered the shrimp fantasia which is bacon wrapped shrimp. I am not a fan of cheese on top, only because my doctor will probably have it out with me due to bacon alone, so I simply wiped it off. I must say, it was really good. Nice sized shrimp, appropriate amounts of filling and well cooked bacon. The rice and beans were typical, but I came here for the seafood and didn't leave disappointed.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "yTglXMyqdl78e0UX-epEMQ", "review_id": "7QqZvzty_zTCluuhTy6lag", "text": "First and foremost they have great staff the waiter was quick friendly and attentive and was supported by hands down the bussing team I've ever seen! We were in a rush for a show across at the improv and they were so swift we ended with time for desert.\n\nUnfortunately the food was average. We eat a lot of Mexican food and cook a lot of it at home and we do a better job! We both went with soft tacos and they were just ok! A bit more imagination in the kitchen and this could be a great place it certainly has the front of house to make it!", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3FMW8Qg_G6kaJs8zA_VVyA", "review_id": "UxzBiggVFfYDEgsxrSufeA", "text": "Good place. Ceviche was okay.. The last time I had ceviche was at senior frog .. This did not come upto those levels.. Passable in any case.. The whole fish dish was  good...", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YEFN3d-9e0cES7bN4kkOGg", "review_id": "H_pTNzoCOrb0lgEFmmhUEg", "text": "Cannot love this place more. It does not look nice outside but the inside is amazing. A full Mexican experience. We had two fishes. One is whole fish and one is fish with salsa topped. Both are good! If you like crispy, the whole fish is what you want; if you like spicy, the salsa one is your choice!Just the service needs to be better, we wait for 15m to get water and drinks. A great place the hang out with friends. Also, the chips are bomb! They are served warm!! I love this place! Besides, it is near the ranch market. If you want to buy some grocery after a lunch or dinner, go there!!", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QdMbJF7Pvk4Ud1UWVtBeSA", "review_id": "2-m9_P-Em-HZgT9kqTntXw", "text": "The service was great, the food was just as good.  I just came in from Buffalo, NY and it's been awhile since I've had good Mexican food.  the car\u00f1e asada burrito nd ceiveche tostada hit the spot.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0P4Ozzg5dA4GwIX9H_bOsQ", "review_id": "UQDypj7Ua_zP6zKuR_OONg", "text": "Typical \"hole in the wall\" mexican restaurant. Usually packed during lunch/dinner hours. The food is delicious! If you love seafood and mexican food, this is a great place. Their ceviche is fantastic and entrees Are great too. Large selection of drinks including margaritas. If you don't mind waiting, this is a great find.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KRC-FJ2kshlPeno_JHO9rQ", "review_id": "So7Gk6z31OB4RjJKoLBX3Q", "text": "Not sure why so many people wrote that this is in a sketchy neighborhood unless they have never been outside of the suburbs. Just because a neighborhood is not all white does not mean it's bad. This great place is on a main road across from a church and near a senior apartment complex and a hospital. Seriously folks. Let's not be so judgy.  \n\nAlso, it is not crappy from the outside. In fact it is brightly painted, inviting, and has a patio with lights strung over it. Inside is decorated just as beautifully, with colorful paintings, lush greenery, and cozy tables. We happened to stop by on a Friday night and were entertained by a mariachi band. It did mean that it was a little loud at times, but everyone in the restaurant seemed to be having a great time. It was family oriented--several groups with kids--as well as couples on date nights. \n\nThe food was excellent. Shrimp ceviche -- incredible. The waitress recommended molcajete caliente (cheesy hotpot with fish, shrimp, chicken, carne asada, and octopus). It came with beans, rice, tortillas, and a little salad. Yum yum. Chips were a little greasier than we would like but were free and came with two good salsas. If we lived in Phoenix, we would be regulars!", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tY6S_RZB0utERWlojQ2yAg", "review_id": "y8R7ocfect7MGO6ZG-gOpg", "text": "Although I'm from the midwest, I consider myself well traveled. This was the best Mexican I've ever had. You know you are off to a good start when the salsa is amazing. They gave a complementary salmon ceviche as well to start. I ordered the fish with two sauces, half cilantro sauce the other half chipotle sauce. Huge portion. The fish was fried and cooked to perfection. With my one night in Phoenix I'm so happy I went here.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "fEaRrnOhI5ruSUvZpn993w", "review_id": "KGYqRIg3r2snR5pfVEW1BQ", "text": "We ordered shrimp in green sauce and chicken flautas. Both the shrimp and chicken were overcooked. The sides were average- nothing too special. What gives this place 3 stars was the fish I tasted from a friend's plate. It was half green sauce and half red sauce...and amazing. I'd return just for that fish.\nThe restaurant has a fun atmosphere and is very colorful. \nService was also fairly good as we with a huge group.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "nFc4Tk7cM9uGPzPzYw_eNg", "text": "How had I not been here before?!?! This place is close to my house, yet I never noticed it. I went here with the International Supper Club and was surprised at what a nice place this was. The ladies who work here were wonderful and accommodating to our ever growing party (uhh 2 more chairs please?) and managed to get most (not all) of the food out at around the same time for over 20 people... pretty good stuff. I went out on a limb, not being a fish person, and ordered the fish fillet divorciados and my risk came with great reward... this was delicious! It was a lightly fried fish fillet (that was HUGE) covered in half red sauce and half green. The red sauce was fairly good, but the green sauce was amazing... spicy, yet fresh tasting. The fish was so flaky and perfectly cooked.... it wasn't fishy at all. The plate was so huge, I shared with two other people and was still stuffed. As good as my dish was, the other couple dishes I tried weren't as delicious. I tried the fish tacos, which were very weird...like mini quesadillas with little bits of fish inside and they tasted very fishy....not my cup of tea. The al pastor tacos were alright, but nothing special. I think the key to this restaurant is to get the seafood (duhhhh). We also got to try several of their cakes which were all alright, but none were amazing. The coconut cake was my favorite. Anyway, I would definitely come here again!", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IjafRfMSAQpInLlw-Vi0Cg", "review_id": "jXFiXl69dffKVWLVelDsIw", "text": "I have forever been put off from trying mexican seafood. I am not sure why really.  Just something always tells me, don't risk it, you are too young!\n\nSo i finally did not listen to my gut feeling and I am glad i didn't. We got their special stone bowl with mocalate...I am 100% i spelled that wrong, there was different meat in it and it was delicious.... I am actually drooling thinking of this dish again. \n\nYes I will be back and I might just order that again, because it was so good. (i am sure there other items are good too).\n\nI would pass on desserts though.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "AR3_UnnfSq-Bc38lL9A-oA", "review_id": "xigiOpPyuMJvGJbN4MinqA", "text": "Love this place it's my favorite Mexican seafood place in Phoenix Hands down the best! Micheladas are the bomb.com and their food is just amazing. Service is always friendly and very attentive.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "45V7-1r79DEG0HbuaKYIlg", "review_id": "6Uvh8wG1QLa_emdh6JtTAQ", "text": "My first International Supper Club!\nI think we overwhelmed the kitchen - everything was just a bit off.\n\nGranted - it's not a huge restaurant - and I think having a group of 20 something people arrive and order at once would throw any small, independent restaurant off. \n\nService was as friendly as could be - but it is difficult for 2 servers to handle 20 hungry and thirsty patrons. Arrival of dinners was poorly spaced - by the time the last person got her plate, the first people were done. Sides and tortillas came very late. The food itself was somewhere between decent and good. I have no complaints, but wasn't really wowed by anything I tried.\n\nI can see the diamond in the rough quality here - and I have friends that love it - so I will be back with just a small group (4 tops) to see what a \"normal\" dinner is like.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jer3FVxRRuCLLQowhLpcag", "review_id": "weabSdBXMqGKeTUIqU83yg", "text": "Two words:  Molcajete Caliente\n\nEnough said.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "yqEnOhk9ceYSWJwrtdJvbQ", "review_id": "0IAazhvE-_RIDttcN1XU8A", "text": "This was the best hidden spot ever!! Food was amazing and the service was the same!!!", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 11, "useful": 14, "cool": 15}, "user_id": "8dbRf1UsWp2ktXHZ6Zv06w", "review_id": "_UBHUztSB6rkw7bXBfgxzw", "text": "Mariscos Playa Hermosa was picked for May's International Supper Club UYE and we had a big turnout expected 14 but had around 26 to 30 and I have to say management & servers didn't blink an eye when I kept asking for another chair please.  Excellent customer service!  \n\nThe parking lot is very very small, maybe can park 8 to 12 cars, but there is plenty of parking on the street, so that what I did, once inside the place is very colorful and inviting.\n\nI ordered the 3 carne asada tacos with beans and rice. They were great street tacos perfect for what I was craving. The beans and rice were ok, over all it was a good dish and with tax included came in under 10 bucks! That's a great deal for dinner!  \n\nAfter everyone was done eating they brought us out 5 different types of cakes/dessert to try, chocolate cake, tres leches cake, coconut cake, cheese cake & flan. I'm a chocolate lovin fool and the chocolate cake was perfect, it was sweet, rich and full of chocolaty goodness, but my favorite I have to say was the Tres Leches Cake, that stuff was amazing! Also the coconut cake was great too! \n\nI defiantly will be coming back to try a few other of their dishes for sure!", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "09R2T2MjJVa50dZx7TTojg", "review_id": "YRn1_qo0Ki8YaW8CNWsltQ", "text": "the food was delicious!!! drove all the way from casa grande just to eat here!! service was great !!! our waitress was prompt and met all our food needs !! will definitely come back !!!", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cAjBWQCvuEaGgdWzoRSC2Q", "review_id": "JTxxshXtNC5QzzbtrBFSlA", "text": "The foods so good all the employees are in the back eating ! At least it seemed that way since  our waitress was in the back getting her grub on the entire time. We orders oysters and ceviche. The oysters were warm and not properly cleaned, the ceviche had no fish or shrimp and wasn't marinated in lime.  We had to ask for crackers and cocktail sauce for the oysters multiple times , the first time the waitress brought us cocktail sauce there wasn't any left so she just poured us what was left , (about a tablespoon ).  What was even more disappointing is the manager was there and wasn't working very hard either . Truly disappointed in terrible service and mediocre food.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gd3BeZFnZZDUE1vA-vl8Vw", "review_id": "sxcrUYiHq8IFb6MMvgmR_w", "text": "I love this place. It gets pretty busy so be prepared to wait if so since it is small but we have been there at least 5 times in the past 2 yrs and have had a great experience every time. I love love their ceviche very flavorful. Everythong we have tasted has been good.", "business_id": "Cp6JGY5YIRncTV_My9nf9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IrwWKJ6hfDfcblSv2VKrpA", "review_id": "fmTsCtNMFUL1nQUoqNC29g", "text": "This place should get five stars for their chips and salsa alone,. The chips are fresh-made flour rather than corn (I am usually more of a corn tortilla person, but these are delicious).  The salsa is a green chili salsa that leaves a slow burn in your mouth that makes it hard to quit eating.\n\nI have been here twice now.  The first time I ordered cheese enchiladas, which were good.  I noticed they had potato flautas on the second visit.  I used to love flautas when I ate meat and missed them when I went veg years ago.  I was stoked to finally find a place that served flautas stuffed with something other than meat.  They were good and topped with a very tasty guacamole. (I am sure that the meat ones are equally good if not better)  I look forward to trying the torta on the next visit.  (I returned for the torta a few days later and it is excellent as well.)\n\nI am happy to have stumbled onto this place.  There are a number of small Mexican restaurants on this stretch of McDowell and I have been wanting to try some of them for awhile.  La Hacienda is right on the corner of 16th and McDowell. It has a unassuming appearance on the outside, other than its windows splashed with daily specials.  The interior is pretty cool though.  It is a lot more spacious than it looks on the outside.\n\n  The wait can be a little longer than some places, even when it is not that busy.  Be prepared for a little lag on the service if you go and appreciate that you get to enjoy such good eats.", "business_id": "04HakCR6gEeRYNAoKxkppQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "kS1MC2dtd1nkbqPBlcQxkA", "text": "I stopped in here to give it a try for lunch today, & found it to be ok looking inside.  It's a little banged up, but a lot of decor makes it kind of comfortable & homey, & they have well placed booths for seating, as well as tables.  From there on, unfortunately, it was mostly downhill:\n\n*  There were no paper towels in the bathroom.\n\n*  My table was dirty, with lots of crumbs & other food stuck to it from the previous diner.\n\n*  It's too expensive for this kind of place!  A Combo with a Chile Relleno, Enchilada, & a taco costs $10!\n\n*  The service took FOREVER!!  ...over half an hour between the time I ordered & when I received all of my food.  (The taco showed up ala carte at around the 25 minutes point.)\n\n*  I had to chase down the waitress & ASK to get any napkins & silverware.  (This was way out past when the taco had arrived & my hands were all greasy.)\n\n*  There was not only a TV on, but there were rock oldies playing over the PA System, & then pretty soon there was a jukebox blaring Mexican music out on top of everything else.  What a cacophony!  HEY!  PEOPLE ARE TRYING TO EAT IN HERE!\n\nYes, the food was pretty good, but that's the only thing saving this place from a 1 Star rating.  There were too may problems, & I won't be returning.     :-(", "business_id": "04HakCR6gEeRYNAoKxkppQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9JXw_lyO67YQUhxp6mIKvQ", "review_id": "EBDEoDa73thSChobRvmTdw", "text": "Only because I had to give it a star.. So first issue was chips and salsa.. Obviously salsa was made from canned chili or it sat for a long time.. Mushy and lacking in flavor. Chips were freezing cold, and greasy.. Not the good greasy, but more saturated..\n\nI ordered the green chili.. Horrible, it was old meat, plate was cold, sauce was split.. Hardly consumable. Ate two bites and moved on.\n\nCarne Asada mini tacos, meh.. Meat was again old and very dry.. Like eating sand. Yikes.. Limes were old, table wobbly, service was decent, wait was too long and I won't be back.\n\nOverall not a good experience.", "business_id": "04HakCR6gEeRYNAoKxkppQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q3AkEe_ikhwsdv5BYenQhA", "review_id": "ZCldKVC0I-Vi_EnGtXkKsg", "text": "Walked in somehow thinking the place served BBQ.  *Wrong* I had the special... 4 tacos for $5 bucks.  The gal behind the counter took my order, and brought the drinks to the table, along with a couple of servings if the very best pinto beans my Texas bred behind has ever eaten.  The tacos were amazing, the place was military clean, and the service could only have been friendlier if a Labrador puppy wrote up my order.  \n\nCan't wait to go back.", "business_id": "04HakCR6gEeRYNAoKxkppQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "isqYsVfRqbRWIabRL7Dzaw", "review_id": "ORaeF5Z_lyIre_lkrtnFfQ", "text": "Should have known better than to eat in a place so dark that you can't see the food on your plate. Underwhelming and overpriced.", "business_id": "04HakCR6gEeRYNAoKxkppQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e4TQFVfepzHf--hnBsjntg", "review_id": "KrFqpSVXIdMIBkyTXVR2Bw", "text": "Lovely botanical gardens.  This is staple on my out-of-towner itinerary.  It is quite enjoyable to walk around and check out the bizarre native vegetation.  It it much more diverse than you would imagine.  The Sonoran desert is lusher than you might imagine.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FLdun6KWwAh-gC8VHVZGCw", "review_id": "p2ZudWdv1bvlUpC78W7GWQ", "text": "The Desert Botanical Gardens are an oasis in the local sea of strip malls and desert.  Many and varied plant areas, including an oasis and desert.  Summer evening flashlight tours are worth the price of membership.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "htfuocBukEcmQEjFUeK6Vg", "review_id": "gprzz9r4KCOIH3nQ_mpeew", "text": "The place to go when you need to see a cactus. Or hundreds of them, along with a variety of other desert plants. I went here with my digital camera and came back with a bunch of photos worth printing. The garden is extremely well-kept and is easily accessable. Admission is cut in half for students, so don't forget that ID card.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "7GC9fVWKa4a1ZmBGLH6Uww", "review_id": "sfxZ1VDDgMj_DcC181fXcg", "text": "this is the perfect time of year to visit DBG.\n\nin spring they start their spring jazz in the garden series (every firday night) with food and cash bar beverages.\nyou can take painting classes, just stroll around, and now they have this awesome art installation piece made of twigs that you can actually go inside of (completed Feb. 23).\ni've been coming here since i was a little 'un and i love coming back. especially if you're a native, you'll love the \"desert rain\" ... machine? it's basically a strainer with creosote and other desert plant leaves inside, and you turn on the shower fountain head and get an instant whiff of true monsoon season desert rain smell...it's amazing!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "lC4X2crUuxT9Ac9BlOX4Uw", "review_id": "Q30OqiB_8Z4g5oRucRH7SQ", "text": "Of course, there is cactus. But there is SO much more to the Desert Botanical Garden than Organ Pipe and Saguaro...\n\nThe gardens are well thought out and always well maintained. Watch for jackrabbits and a wide variety of birds. Now is the perfect time of year for a visit, as there will be wildflowers and cacti in bloom and the weather isn't too hot yet. But even in the summer, it's a nice city escape. Just wear a hat & sunscreen and try to go first thing in the morning. There are drinking fountains around every turn and plenty of shade. Try a guided tour if you have the time or are playing host to out-of-town guests. The guides are friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Even if you've lived in AZ all your life (like me) you are bound to learn something new.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dxPBchN0OnHTENctEUm7NQ", "review_id": "uCdLSQa-bH_aYM-5DNuQJQ", "text": "I just got back from an Arizona spring training vacation, and one of the highlights was definitely the Desert Botanical Gardens.  We came really close to skipping on a visit altogether because it was 5:00pm, but decided to give it a shot...it was worth it!  I was a little disappointed that the Butterfly Pavillion had closed for the day at 5:00pm, and several walking areas were being used for weddings/receptions (who could blame these people??) but still got to see a lot of beautiful desert plants and wildlife.  We managed to get in for free, not sure if it was because of the time of the day or all the people just walking in for the weddings though, which totally made the park that much more fun.  I am not sure I would have gotten as much enjoyment out of it if I'd had to pay $5 to get in...\n\nThe little desert rat-sqirrels, and rabbits were totally fun to try to find hiding in the many different plants and burrows.  I felt like a little kid ooh-ing and ah-ing at the different varieties of cacti and desert wildflowers, and have to give this place the ultimate rating .  If you're ever in Arizona, please give this place a try, it's very well put together and a beautiful site to see.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "bJWNZUSzaw28cttAk-5v8w", "text": "Perfect winter or spring afternoon excursion. That is, if you have a sense of humor. Sure, looking at Man from the Andes and Agave cacti all afternoon isn't the most thrilling, but if you skew your perception, you can see just how comical these things really are. It's informative, too, if that's what you're after.\n\nI've been twice. Both times with out-of-state friends. We walked every trail, took pics and found something funny about Puma Huts and rotting, crawling, oddly bent cacti. Or bird calls. C'mon, didn't you too? \n\nThe second time I went during the butterfly exhibit. It's a favorite now and I highly suggest you check it out the next time it appears. There's nothing so oddly extraordinary as watching a pretty insect come and land on your arm. And sit there. And sit there. And sit there. You look at it; it looks at you. And then, for some reason, you feel like the first kid picked during dodge ball. Seriously. \n\nOh, and a side note: the bathrooms are pretty clean. Bonus!\n\nOdd enough, my favorite aspect of the DBG is this particular tree. It's near one of the \"bridges\" on the pathway. It's barkless, bright green, smooth and gorgeous.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "cB30-Og37dzCWFCFzI_ChQ", "review_id": "__esH_kgJZeS8k3i6HaG7Q", "text": "I am not usually a fan of botanical gardens. They seem too precious, too \"perfect\" to be of much interest. And, let's face it, flowers and plants are beautiful things, but when you pay to look at them in neat rows, something is lost.\n\nThat said, Desert Botanical Gardens is an exception to this garden cynic. Many of these cacti look like they are from another planet, like something you would see in a sci-fi film and say, \"wow, it's too bad those crazy plants don't exist.\" They sprawl out on the ground, weaving and turning every which way, or compose huge bizarre formations high off the ground. I never knew such bizarre life forms existed, or that some cacti look like trees.\n\nThe gardens are full of windy paths where one is also likely to find a family of quail, lizards, or a jackrabbit or two. Various species of bird can be seen here as well, especially at dusk. I especially love watching the birds fly in and out of nests they've made in the upper arms of cacti.\n\nThis place never grows old. It's a great introduction to the desert for people from out of town, and because the cacti have been collected from around the world, a cool botany lesson for us all here.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "NLrBhZojW5ink7eN1GrcGg", "review_id": "tMpTO0uaGm2lC6RkEkNZNQ", "text": "The Desert Botanical Gardens in Phoenix, AZ is a great way to get a sample of Arizona's diverse and spectacular flora.  Check out The Gardens in the spring, when all of the plant and flowers are blooming in beautiful, vibrant colors.  This is a great place to take visiting relatives who love to garden or are just nature buffs.   It's an easy walking adventure with many cozy benches to sit and bird or nature watch.  Midway through the journey is a nice spot to enjoy a little refreshment and sample some yummy treats.  At the end of your journey is a great gift shop with books, jewelry and even plants found on the garden grounds for sale.  Visit when the day time temperatures are moderate and you're guaranteed to have an enjoyable time.  Be sure to wear sunscreen and bring a camera.  Don't forget to have fun!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "rg5pRVVh-mtBjNqKB1N2Tg", "review_id": "YoH3fjZE294ST_Q8hj2UdA", "text": "I've been going here for the last twenty years and I still enjoy it.  If you want to learn about the Sonoran Desert and revel in it's beauty, this is one of the best places to go.  It also has a great section devoted to the native people of this area and how they used the native plants in their everyday lives.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "rjsx6_pSqwl0zuiwa_tI2g", "review_id": "LOYGt74-R7KzzBysbd33gw", "text": "More of a man's garden . . . . \n\nWhen I lived in Phoenix (a couple years ago) the Papago Park Desert Botanical Gardens was one of my favorite places to take out-of-town visiting friends and relatives. \n\nYou tell them \"HEY, LET'S GO TO THE BOTANICAL GARDENS!\"  \n\nThey grumble a little, especially the men. They, of course, expect rose gardens, tulip beds, lavendar and Queen Anne's Lace.  \n\nWRONG!  \n\nIt is a fifty acre garden of beautiful cacti and succulents . . . . beautiful desert plants! But no whoosy northern plants needing moisture here. These are desert survivors. Desert rats! Desert birds! Desert songs! Desert life!\n\nA man's garden of delights . . . tough masculine desert plants here, but with delicate beautiful flowers.\n\nGardening help, botanical research & education, workshops, event facilities, taste of the desert tours, Monarch Butterfly exhibit, garden tours, special music, art and romantic evening events, children's events. So much to do & see, so little time . . . . . even a man will love it here!\n\nThere is ALWAYS something going on at the PAPAGO PARK DESERT BOTANICAL GARDENS.  \n\nI can't make up my mind whether to go down for the \"SAHNAS BROTHERS SPANISH GUITAR\" event in February or wait for the \"AGAVE ON THE ROCKS\" in March. Hmmm . . . . which one? which one? which one? Can't do both . . . . \n\nCheck it out.  www.dbg.org  \n\nTELL ME WHAT TO DO.  Friends are expecting me  . . . . it is cooler in Phoenix in February than it is in March . . . . maybe I should let the weather dictate?\n\nNo matter the temperature, this is not a place to miss. A delight of the possibilities of our world. Every size, shape and kind of cacti & succulent from around the world is here. Check it out!\n\nwww.dbg.org", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "qASPib1Z8ft8e96dtbh66w", "review_id": "y4cLQmC1V0x8_lVte5zK-A", "text": "I love this place!  After spending a morning there I was ready to sign up for a yearly membership.  Who knew there were so many different types of cactus?  Its really interesting to see them all and learn about their place within the desert ecosystem.   You feel as if you are transported to a world many miles away from Phoenix (just move the telescope a little if a building gets in your line of sight) and its a perfect place to bring an out of town guest as I am positive they have nothing like it where they are from.\n\nThe seasonal butterfly exhibit is fantastic, it reminded me of my third grade classroom where we had Monarch butterflies just flying around.  (My teacher was a little bit of a hippie)  It doesn't have to take up a whole day if you don't want it to and you can explore at your own pace.  Come spring time I'm sure that the wildflower portion is beautiful.  I'm very excited to go back for the Las Noches de las Luminarias.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "sqYN3lNgvPbPCTRsMFu27g", "review_id": "74eOBFVX34O31wYSQfScBQ", "text": "I went here in the winter, so unfortunately I missed the bright beautiful blooms, but it was a fun trip in itself.  Make sure you time your visit to go on a tour: you'll learn more about cacti than you ever thought was possible.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "vWCksqJJfYjGGdD-yb9qGA", "review_id": "AOQFesNwrsblXro-T0lDAw", "text": "Easily one of my favorite places in urban Phoenix. I am a member and we go often. What is there not to like? Its unique. It changes. There are events by a bundle. Even food is semi OK, for such place. \n\nGo there! No i mean it. Go! Stroll through major \"Roads\", venture to some smaller once, talk to those nice elderly (For the most part) volunteers who will teach you about surviving on Prickly Pears or how Succulent is different from a Cactus.\n\nDo not liter, run around or yell like an idiot, please. Besides that - HAVE FUN! This place is awesome. \n\n\"I like\"\n\"Very nice\"\n\nEugene", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "l9OOQozUWjV4Sgjs6y-mxQ", "review_id": "c4Hxf4uuY-ixdhDj7uhigw", "text": "I am now a true believer in desert beauty. It came true on this fateful day of 1/14/08 when I had the pleasant fortune of hiking around trails in the Desert Botanical Gardens. I soaked up the knowledge as much as I soaked up the beautiful sunshine and breathtaking aerial views that some of the paths led me. \n\nI even lost track of time while I learned about how much water a Saguaro can hold and doing my best to detect the animals that inhabit the gardens. I spotted jackrabbits and many birds (including quail, and hummingbirds)!\n\nOne of my favorite paths told me the stories of the people that have survived off the desert lands for the past decades of years! It explained how they would survive with the resources at hand and gave hands on examples of little projects that kids/adults alike would be very interested in doing. This particular path also gave the descriptions of what various plants/trees/cacti are used for currently (i.e. building, fuel, food, medicinal, etc.). \n\nThis place is truly an oasis in the desert!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "mAxN4ZBtIAmoCDFMmFnpog", "review_id": "4n1IMOdLN8rWi2flCFUCeQ", "text": "very cool spot and a must visit while in Phoenix.  i went by myself today and had a great time.  i'm a big cactus/succulent fan, so this place was my heaven.  \n\nit's early in the desert flower blooming season, but you could still find gems here and there.  weather is great this time of year. do not forget your camera so you can capture the beauty.  i went mid-day but wish i had come early in the morning or at dusk when the light is so beautiful.\n\nthere are brochures for the botanical gardens at many hotels.  bring one with you and receive a dollar off your entrance.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 18, "useful": 14, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "Fiea5fi6nkHls-nq_HAFYg", "text": "This is my kind of hiking! Sidewalks, drinking fountains and restrooms OH MY! Rickie and I took my mom and some visiting cousins here for mom's birthday. We were especially excited for the butterfly exhibit. It was the highlight. Otherwise? Meh! I mean how many cactuses, cactuseses or cacti can you reallly find that interesting? Oh, look. That one is all spikey. That one is so tall. Oooo and that one, is, is, is, well, it's another cactus. I found it to be about as interesting as an episode of Murder She Wrote. I kinda knew what to expect around every little bend. More plants! And every other water fountain was out of order. The two water vending machines we saw were also OOO...(out of order!). Two major exhibits were closed and yet we were still charge three bucks to see those damn butterflies. Total confirmation that I'm a city boy. I find surly homeless people, the stench of sidewalk urine and traffic cones to be much more entertaining.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "bkPFUCENKOYFDit-eV2PSw", "review_id": "W1qr3AnhAGdZX9xB74S0oA", "text": "We are so lucky! The Valley is home to the Desert Botanical Garden - one of the country's most accomplished and spectacular gardens. Sure it's a great place to give out-of-town guests a sampling of what life in the desert is like. But, did you also know about the Garden's calendar of events?! Go to Agave on the Rocks!!! It will give you a whole new appreciation for desert plants and the sweet nectar known as tequila.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "eatsTYGR2CNM-Huxgm_TVw", "review_id": "Q37uXbfuizkC0FcCpRtqOg", "text": "The Desert Botanical Gardens are not what you think....\n\nYes, there are innumerable cacti of every shape and type as well as a great many other plants and even the occasional critter ranging from birds and lizards to jackrabbits. Forget all these things because for a great many of you they are only going to offer a very scenic well cultivated backdrop to some wonderful events that the garden hosts including Jazz in the Garden (Fridays March - May), Agave on the Rocks, The Chile and Chocolate Festival, Luminarias (December), and a host of other events and concerts that are extremely well done. \n\nIf your looking for a special night or event that blends natural serenity and entertainment into an exquisitely unified package then check out the special events on the Desert Botanical Garden website www.dbg.org (and yes there is booze).", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "jqVeTSin5GeRm0ceSg-PBA", "review_id": "7tFUmc1mn0z0qgoprkoY2A", "text": "Another place that is really serene and makes you forget you are in a large city! I really liked the Desert Botanical Gardens and I am totally not into flowers or botany!  We had been to DBG once before for Luminarias, but it was so dark that we couldn't see much. I'm glad we returned in the daylight.\n\nWe took my inlaws yesterday after brunch and they absolutely loved DBG. My father-in-law is totally into photography, so DBG was awesome for him. We saw tons of people with cameras, so it is a photographer's haven.  I really had no clue there were so many types of cactus. There are hands on activities scattered throughout (probably for kids on field trips) and boards with information, which comes in handy on the Sonoran Desert Trail when you want to figure out which mountain in the distance is Camelback, Piestewa, Four Peaks, etc.  We saw little lizards, hummingbirds, quail, and ground squirrels while wondering around as well.\n\nThere is much to see and you can get through the gardens as quickly or as leisurely as you would like. We spent about two and a half hours there, which I think is a perfect amount of time. You see everything and are ready to leave by the end.  A very nice place to take visitors on a nice day.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "zSQps4R-_w8YkjDtgIsfiw", "review_id": "htCweA-QWVzCTpPnzH53lA", "text": "Finally, I know all there's to know about cacti, bee's, butterfly, thyme, rosemary and chives.\n\nThe Botanical Garden, a great place to take a stroll on a beautiful spring day, when the garden is at it's blossoming peak.  But as other's have said, go now before it gets too hot! \n\nI really enjoyed my time.  Of course, if you go hoping to see a lot of fresh green's, beautiful plants, and flowers, be ready for disappointment.\n\nBut for what it is, a desert garden, it certainly delivers.  \n\n$10.00 for admission\n$3.00 for butterfly exhibit\nNo dogs\nNo biking", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "6mM_UiX0Az84SKLRjeW_Ew", "review_id": "OB_9EFoEDRRYW_PzHUMGSQ", "text": "My father made his first trip to AZ a couple of weeks ago, so I jumped on the chance to visit the Desert Botanical Gardens. It was amazing!  I have never seen so many different cacti or desert wild flowers.  Everything was blooming and simply radiant.\n\nThe butterfly exhibit was definitely a favorite, not just because I am a girl, but because you were able to get so close.  MY PICTURES ARE AMAZING!  \n\nIf you are planning to make a trip, I would suggest going early.  Starting in May I believe they open at 7am, and I would try to be there at 7am.  This place is massive, and you're in the desert... so yeah.\n\nI took well over 300 pictures in the few hours we were there.  I will try to post some pictures here, but if you're interested in seeing more hit me up.\n~2", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "UsULgP4bKA8RMzs8dQzcsA", "review_id": "Wy77bNSOX7ZSwfhIenDCJg", "text": "Entertaining out of town guests has never been easier!\n\nMy Girlfriend who I'll call the \"The green thumb goddess\" has a garden almost as impressive as this one.So imaging her her delight when I agreed to her accompany her on this little adventure.\n(see pics)\n\nI'll have to admit I enjoyed it more that I expected I would. \nI won't be redundant with my review as there is so many already, but this is a place everyone should visit at least once before it gets too hot, and if you happen to be there during butterfly season then your in for a real treat! \n\nYou should also try to take a trip when it's open at night so you can see the garden all lit up! \n\n*wear comfy shoes; this place is bigger than you think\n*bring lots to drink; or lots of money to drink\n*enjoy the gift shop garden center; you can buy your own cacti\n* take your time to bask in the glory that is the Sonoran Desert", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "eDjNezOwrm7l0fuEiiXEbA", "review_id": "lRSg4eLgnkHjLJkpnwE8BQ", "text": "My husband and I are fans of the cacti and so we planned a visit to the Desert Botanical Gardens on a recent house hunting trip to AZ. The day we went it was close to 100 and so we were happy that there are so many water fountains sprinkled around the gardens. We stayed for about two hours enjoying all the beautiful displays. The gardens are set up so that one can enjoy many different environments. There a also a lot of shady spots with seating to rest and enjoy the surroundings. We will definitely be back soon!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "Oq3jMOJPcKcxde2cAqjxiw", "review_id": "u2E1IgHlCkG7bMAkV0U3lw", "text": "Marie and I moved to Phoenix from Cape Cod, Massachusetts back in August 2006.  A big change from the beach to move into the desert.  One of the best things about living in Phoenix is the Desert Botanical Gardens (DBG).  Learning about the plants and animals has elevated our appreciation of living in the great Sonoran Desert.  We were going there so often that we became members and now go all the time.  All of our friends and relatives who visit us in the winter time were treated to the delights of the DBG.  They left knowing what a special place our new home is to us.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "lPaYMDmJbAnv_3pmZH_inw", "review_id": "kr0-nAMFV6EFY4H4NBiQCw", "text": "Of course I'm always late to the party on this one! \n\nThe Mr and I had our second date here. There was a festival going on called Chiles and Chocolate that I thought would be super cool since he's a pastry chef and I'm a total food centric.. he and I walked the grounds almost hand in hand (we were both kind of new) until we found this mud hut (hogan I think).. let's just say it was nice and quiet like over in that part of the gardens.. who knew it would be such a great place for a second date make out session. I felt so lucky to be with a man like him.. as we left the mud hut and continued walking I noticed all the women looking at him, the way I looked at him.. infatuated and palpitated.. he was everything I had been looking for....\n\nWhoa Nelly.. this is about the Desert Botanical Gardens.. the place is great! Super romantic and a great date place!!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dgeIeAaYB2QhU1gNff2fkQ", "review_id": "m7GgoMDN25GxOx9ioD3Wgg", "text": "beautiful place even though we were there in the middle of the summer and temp was about 105.  we saw a turtle, a cotton tail rabbit, a bunch of lizards, and quail.  make sure you bring a bottle of water with you and give yourself about 2 hrs to walk thru it all.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "2FtCOwNwd6UsBgScSc1_Ug", "review_id": "c8F6NLN4qDs59kHiFGbAfw", "text": "I've been to the Desert Botanical Garden many times, and each time it gets more enjoyable.  When I first moved to the Phoenix -- I was totally ignorant to all the beauty of desert life.  This garden has helped me to see the errors of my ways.  There is so much variety to be found between cacti and succulents.  As well as a multitude of desert critters :)\n\nThere are several events hosted throughout the year to make DBG worth revisits -- Flashlight Tours, Jazz in the Garden, Butterfly Exhibits, etc.  The staff is knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The grounds are well manicured and well planned out (wide meandering trails, specialized gardens, nice garden shop and folk art displays).  It's great for both family and singles alike.\n\nLately, there has been a bit of construction as they have been improving their garden... but I don't mind, cause its all in an effort to make the place more enjoyable.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZKuevUayT2eqkGNrJm2nAg", "review_id": "lFetZsb55eQ7Zcv_-c24vg", "text": "There is nothing like a twilight stroll through the gardens.\n\nTake some time to enjoy the beauty of the desert we live in. Walk quietly and look around and you'll see all sorts of desert flora and fauna.\n\nI have never seen it crowded at night...and it's open until 8:00 P.M. (The main trail is nicely lit and paved - the secondary trails close at dusk though.)\n\nOne of the true gems of the Phoenix metro area.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qGl1xfS0okKRbSH8vvucGA", "review_id": "mf9Z_0czua-NVwHsNi8yqg", "text": "Appropriately named a Phoenix Point of Pride, the DBG is a great place to be outdoors in Phoenix nearly any time of the year. It's especially great in the spring when the cactus blooms are on display.\n\nThe Luminaria Nights in the winter are an annual event for us. They have fantastic special events year round day and night, information all over the place about what you're looking at, and very well-informed employees and volunteers throughout the gardens to help you find your way or find out more about what's there.\n\nA really fantastic place for photographers, by the way, as you can see from the photos shown above.\n\nTry going as early in the morning as you can. There's more animal activity at that time and you're more likely to see the jackrabbits, desert tortoises, and a variety of lizards and snakes.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "U8ayzBXrBzgjdrCYOzwNOg", "review_id": "7VQvbJAHi9t6hx50DeKcpQ", "text": "I give the Desert Botanical Gardens 4 out of 5 stars, only because they just aren't the same as they used to be :( My hubby and I were married there almost 6 years ago, so we've always had a special attachment to the Gardens, and have been members ever since. \n\nThe paths are lovely- really a nice way to spend the day getting fresh air and sunshine, soaking up the amazingly lush succulents and cacti, bunnies, birds, and other animals. The butterfly pavilion is also a treat when its in season, and a lot of the festivals and classes are great, as are the changing art exhibits (can't wait to see the  Chihuly exhibit!!).\n\nThe only thing that disappoints me is how freakin expensive it has gotten! I am totally not cheap, and I am all about supporting the non-profits, but the cost of events and memberships has gone up and up an up every year. I start to wonder how the average family could enjoy the Gardens? We love the Agave on the Rocks and Luminarias events, but we may or may not go this year because the prices have just gotten outrageous, even at member-pricing. It seems like most of the mailers we get these days are highlighting their fundraising activities and we recently got hammered with calls during a fundraising campaign. I totally get it, its just  a turn off to hear SO MUCH about the fundraising. It just seems like they have become more preoccupied with raising funds than adding value for visitors lately.\n\nI still love it here, a beautiful place that holds special meaning to us. Its great to bring family, out of town visitors or for dates.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b36A6NSiLeIlOkgFGp9CrA", "review_id": "A-Xs8wtmz8nxIGEp4OnFfg", "text": "A visit to the Desert Botanical Gardens should be on everyone's list. I think I read there were 50 acres of desert plants! That's a lot of plant! I'd recommend heading there towards the end of the day so you can see the Gardens in the daylight, experience the gorgeous setting sun and then see how the Garden glows at night. Its pretty cool - though tough on cameras!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "PoQOIZc2q5nud7uVz_jdjw", "review_id": "Za_wGGTIIOuRBm4BDgT5lQ", "text": "Last night the Chihuly exhibit opened and I visited the garden this afternoon.  $15 is a hefty entrance fee, so i brought a book...i was going to make it worth my while. The installations are AMAZING. My usual response to modern art is \"huh?\" but this felt organic and otherworldly all at once. The pieces are scattered all over the garden and I would definitely suggest going during the 4PM-8PM showing so you can see the sculptures in daylight and twilight. At about 6PM the garden lit up and it was so cool to see the huge sculptures like Moon and Saffron out across the dark desert backdrop. \n\nThis is not to be missed, though you have time, Chihuly will be showing his work through May 2009.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RknsoxpICgtuuv46uaTpyw", "review_id": "VsmsmJBf_raVMOJqhRElBQ", "text": "I remember going where when I was a boy scout. It was very fun and interesting. I love the desert vegetation and loved seeing and learning about what is what! I haven't been lately but we are planning on it. I would recommend going and if you don't have an appreciation for the desert you will after you go here.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "crrp9oqSWsVnDHPKgy_bqw", "review_id": "LeUOpyM9DZ6Egnw1zoB01g", "text": "the most unusual botanical garden i've been to.  it will make a desert lover out of anyone.  so many species of blooming cacti and agave (so that's where tequila comes from).  the herb garden was surprisingly diverse.  it was great to finally see chaparral upclose in the flesh.  never knew there are so many species of birds in the desert, they are so happily singing atop the cacti.  really neat to see a roadrunner, and the speed definitely lives up to the reputation.  even the little prairie dogs were cute popping in and out of their burrows.\n\nthese gardens took my by surprise and i've instantly fallen in love with it.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 7, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "4lkTIhTuMhLprQprGlTRlA", "review_id": "4NyEzGMOqJG3wo6Ps1E4BQ", "text": "Las Noches de las Luminarias is in full swing and even better this year with the addition of Dale Chihuly's glass sculpture exhibit. Each sculpture is perfectly integrated with the landscape along the many luminary lit pathways. There is plenty to do, see, and hear as you stroll throughout the garden. You will find comfy fire pit seating areas, great live musicians, and a few bars nestled along the path. Dress warm and wear comfy shoes because some of the paths are a little rocky. I recommend the evening event after the luminarias have been lit - 5:30 to 9:30pm. \n\nMy high marks for this outing: \n\nSweater Weather: 5 \nGlass Sculptures: 5 \nPhoto Ops: 5 \nLuminarias: 5 \nMusicians: 5 \nApple Cider: 5 \nShot of Jack Daniels: 5++", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 8, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "wHg1YkCzdZq9WBJOTRgxHQ", "review_id": "EinpJhqZj69C_WoxsjvrGQ", "text": "If you've never been to the Luminarias or haven't been in a few years, THIS IS THE YEAR TO GO!   It's a 2 for 1 deal with the Chihuly exhibit.  The Garden is filled with his glass sculptures perfectly displayed among the natural elements of the Garden.  The lighting of sculptures is stunning.  And, of course, the luminarias are always beautiful.\n\nMeal tickets are available.  There are also cash bars with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages including hot cider and cocoa.  Wine tasting as well.  There are plenty of entertainers scattered throughout the Garden.  I always enjoy the Handbell Choirs especially.  Adult tickets are $20 members, $25 non-members.  Reduced prices for kids, but I don't really think the young ones would enjoy it.\n\nExpect it to be crowded this year.  We attended a members only night and it seemed to be oversold as parking was hard to come by.  However, if you venture away from the Chihuly exhibits, you can find a moment or two in solitude among the luminarias.  That alone is worth the ticket.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "tdNV2Wb0LrFpm1Yfov_Klw", "review_id": "1iJLuSDZcV5cnX7vLcTuhQ", "text": "What a lovely way to spend a evening before the Christmas holiday .With good friends, cocoa, and just enough chill to feel seasonal.   We really  enjoyed the varieties of music from swing, folksie and jazz . I wished we had gotten there earlier so we could have really sat for a while and gotten \nmore relaxed. We just hurried through to see it all. The glass exhibit is amazing , it added so much to the evening . We were awestruck with  the unusual shapes , sizes and creativity involved. If you ever felt like going to see the Luminaries this the year to do it! \n\nI would just to encourage families to leave the kids at home.It's dark , it's cactus, it's jazzy music , it's about the adults. I can't imagine what a child would benefit from attending.  So leave the kiddies at home.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cEIeuU0-4fX0Y4qCUW3PwQ", "review_id": "BoyID6XAlEb97a2znkvOqQ", "text": "DBC is very interesting in that it really showcases how lively the desert is. This garden excels at highlighting local flora and fauna and seems to dare you to redefine your idea of the desert around you. I have been to gardens all over the world, but I must say this one stands out.  \n\nI would encourage anyone thinking about visiting to check the website first as there are lots of special programs. When I visited this summer, DBC was doing night walks, which were a great way to enjoy the gardens and beat the heat. Docents were stationed throughout to highlight different plant and animals species and to talk about the adaptations it takes to make it in the desert. Def. a cool, different way to experience this attraction. Also, I learned how an agave plant is turned into tequila, which is pretty darn nifty.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "AQum4T1dROG2taFhCWNkDA", "review_id": "XfxZiMddLzs3hxuCQ0sf4w", "text": "We visited the Chihuly exhibit during this week and it was worth the $15 entrance fee.  I have been to other exhibits in the past at other places and they charge over $25 or more. I think it's worth the $15. \nOn top of that if you have more time visitors could return to see the night time display of Chihuly's exhibit lighted up. \nIf one remembers to leave their orange paper ticket bracelet on. \nThe day time exhibit is pretty amazing and there is a lot of walking around which I didn't mind at all.  It was a beautiful day to go and see these brilliant works of glass art. \nAt the DBC even have those little driving scooters available for people who can't walk very long or can't walk.  \nI didn't need one. \nVery colorful and exotic, whimsical displays of various glass art outside through out the Botanical Gardens. I noticed there are a variety of Christmas style glass art displays there also. \nI even want to go back and bring other friends along. \nHappy holidays!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cEIeuU0-4fX0Y4qCUW3PwQ", "review_id": "fUus84hJxyvaFHhEYRaEZg", "text": "Dropping some stars due to the Luminaria policy. Myself and four friends bought tickets to the luminarias a bit ago. It rained today, so the luminarias were canceled, which I understand. However, as the event is sold out every other night, we were told we could not get tickets for another night and could get a refund or donate our ticket money. I do appreciate the refund, and I know they cannot control the weather, but I do think it stinks that we will miss the luminarias through no fault of our own.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IaDpxTn0uHCiZgeN1eatLA", "review_id": "mIuzIEUMrdByNHhhyu-QTA", "text": "I was so excited to be in Phoenix during the Chihuly exhibition. I wish I could have gone to the luminaria (4-8pm)but tickets were no longer available. The artwork was breathtaking and for someone not very familiar with desert wildlife, it was a great experience.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "5mnhUiRWi-q6nX7TkicE2A", "review_id": "BcpmiIL-WaSafYJ5Y9f5vA", "text": "I have ommitted one star for the fact that you could not always read the plant signage or the Chihuly installation piece signage. Other than that, it was amazing. The live music, the tasty beverages, I opted for the hot apple cider with Jack Daniels. Helped to keep me warm on a chilly desert night. The installation pieces were all integrated seemlessly with the plants and accented them beautifully. For those unfortunate souls who did not get the chance to experience the exhibit at night during Luminarias or who were so rudely rained out, I posted a few of my favs. I took over 50 pictures but mercifully only posted 11 for the Yelpers. Hope you enjoy.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T_0yM-RG8I8iqbkeFuh7rg", "review_id": "YxWBi8gOmBghptzClRrchg", "text": "Who knew that the desert could be so gorgeous? \n\nFor years I've wanted to go to Las Noches de las Luminarias event at the DBG, and finally made it! Twice in one day as well. We visited the garden in the daytime to see all the different plants and Chihuly sculptures in the light --- then went out to dinner and came back to see the drama of everything lit up at night! It was beautiful.\n\nI echo the other readers comments when they say that the perfect time to visit the garden is now, while Dale Chihuly's glass sculptures are displayed among the desert plants. The exhibition lasts until May 31, 2009 so go soon!\n\nAnd the Lumi nights during the holidays are so fun! The musicians set up everywhere around the garden -- so you can wander around and listen to all different artists. A harpist, R&B singer Khani Cole, a group of a cappella carolers, the awesome handbell choir (one of my personal faves!), and a few others. There are beverage stations set up as well -- to warm you up as you walk around. Very romantic for a date, or just fun to spend time with friends.\n\nSide note: the DBG would be nice for an evening wedding! Too bad I'm married already!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yy8vNTtESId44OcGyaVnbw", "review_id": "k3xOldt8Xf3jKpmp74Ao2Q", "text": "I give DBG five stars in spite of the current Chihuly exhibit. I have nothing against the artist, but this really is gilding the lily. Go to DBG. Go and see the incredible variety of desert botany on hand. Do yourself a favor.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "SHw9bElK0JpyBY-h8qNS7Q", "review_id": "UjuQF2tHTGxbSZKNqDfpFA", "text": "The Dale Chihuly exhibit was spectacular The gardens terrific, The restaurant good and reasonable. What a great way to spend an afternoon.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s7NrYz-UVyL4Z_po_mBQsg", "review_id": "j6zpIY2jBBzawgQnGnjwXw", "text": "I love this place!  Great for kids because they have activities for them and in the spring the butterfly garden is teeming with life.  Always have a something great on exhibit.  Being a member there myself, I know there are a lot, no, a ton of classes and walks and guides there almost daily.  Classes from the arts to landscape design.  \n\nThe experience is never the same there on the trails and in the exhibits, which is what makes it so fun.  You really have to go there and walk the trails and hear the jazz played at night!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "J72XoQspNBmPsX2iKl2YvA", "review_id": "KjRs_bsXRVhKTHbi6tYzcQ", "text": "The on-going Chihuly glass exhibit provides a whole new way of looking at the renowned specimen cactus.  At this time of year there aren't many cacti in bloom and many appear visually drab green and grey.  The entrance with three large green agave like glass spikes are very striking in sunlight. The large colorful yellow, orange, red, blue glass candles draw out the beauty of the various pipe type cacti.  The iridescent green hornets in the new shaded cactus garden almost seem to come alive. The boatload of light & dark blue and boatload of  multi-color glass of all shapes photographs extremely well from a distance and also close-up with a good digital camera.  \n\nThe surprise that some people may not see are the green icebergs in the back pupfish  pond among dried cattails on the Sonoran trail.  Imagine icebergs in the desert!  \n\nI will definitely have to return some evening (s) before it closes in May and take another several hundred photos.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Ps1Db9zOatoF_76FZNO5CQ", "review_id": "oFqx5uxzBBJI3YDN_eofsw", "text": "This was my second trip to the garden and both times I got to enjoy lunch on Ullman Terrace.  Two highlights of this visit were the Chihuly exhibit and the concert given by Try Me Bicycle.  Later in the spring the annual butterfly exhibit is really great too.  Although pressed for time we managed to see and photograph almost all of the Chihuly glass exhibit.  Sometime I would like to go in early March which is normally the best time for the flowers to bloom.  There are around 2 miles of well maintained trails and lots of employees and volunteers eager to answer any questions or show you something new.  The plants and other stuff on display are well documented.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 8, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "0bNXP9quoJEgyVZu9ipGgQ", "review_id": "5vcs8pliYilBmbJhAaXfVA", "text": "I had a membership w/ the Chicago Botanic Garden while I lived there years ago, so when I moved to Phoenix valley in '03 and learned online about the DBG, I went straight to the gardens and bought a year's membership w/o even bothering to check it out first.  What can I say, we live in the desert, so it's only natural (great Crowded House song, btw!) that the DBG would feature a plethora of cacti!  Perhaps I chose the wrong times to visit (summer evenings, fall afternoons), but I was thoroughly underwhelmed.  I will admit that I was unjust in comparing these gardens to those in Chicago (w/c feature 26 gardens on 385 acres!), as they should be enjoyed completely on their own merits.  I did attend a laid-back jazz event that fell on a breezy autumnal evening.  Nice tree lights everywhere.  Haven't been fortunate enough to attend events such as Agave on the Rocks or the Luminaria, or experience the Chihuly exhibit.  \n\nJust checked out the gardens' events calendar, and there are so many that sound quite interesting!  I may have to cough up some dinero for another membership this year...\n\nNice bit of trivia:  Did you know that pineapples and aloe vera are related to cacti?", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WeIUg9lNe3Rd70O0wjoUzw", "review_id": "sxDwGnbLWZOMX4XPe_sO6Q", "text": "Do not go here if you are pressed for time, don't like plants, if the weather is hot (like in summer) or you have small children.  Taking that into account, if  you love plants, the weirder, the better, here is a good place to see plants you've never seen before. Don't rush. Take the time to really look at the exhibits. If you're there when the cacti are in bloom, all the better, but they are interesting nevertheless.  Chihuly's glass creations  were interesting, but not, in my mind, the best part of the exhibit. Yet I saw people running from one sculpture to another, taking pictures, and never looking at the plants!  Even when Chihuly's sculputres is gone, there is plenty to see. Too many people just rushed around, never understanding the purpose of a botanical garden is to display plants. Wear a hat and sunblock, even in winter, and bring water with you. You can bet they'll charge you plenty if you buy it from their own vendors.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "h7v_M_0-YVpSVZ2WD7FpAA", "review_id": "vdBUhjMIHIlg0sGjHEJ49g", "text": "I had this on my TO DO list for a very long time. Glad I finally visited. I went for the Sunday Music in the Park, which was nice, so was the BBQ & wine. Walking through & seeing all the amazing glass sculptures was awesome. So got a 3-4-1 experience: garden, glass, concert.  I would highly recommend to see before the glass exhibit is gone! I can't see it being anywhere near as fantastic otherwise.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "kq5Pdsy8Znyh9KEkxWT_QA", "review_id": "ez5iaHm74ixXUV2xBenJ6Q", "text": "I visited the Desert Botanical Gardens on Valentine's Day to see the Chihuly blown glass exhibit. One word to describe it: incredible! The pieces are mixed throughout the desert displays which had our group constantly questioning whether any of the pieces were possibly custom made for this specific location. There were two canoe/boat structures, one that housed beautiful colored spheres (kind of looked like giant marbles), and the other that housed pumpkin-shaped pieces mixed with other strangely shaped pieces. I absolutely recommend that you visit this exhibit at night (I think it closes down at 8) as all of the pieces are lit up which really shows off the vibrancy of the colors. I'm not sure how long this display will be set up, but you definitely don't want to miss it! There were tons of photographers working while we were there, so that was slightly annoying, but I can see why they were all trying to take so many pictures. Some of the pieces are absolutely breathtaking. Go!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 9, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "UFr-WCtnNbX8O3sI7h4qeQ", "review_id": "t-Kq9-8Ka2sjARfPY4II1Q", "text": "We visited just to see the Chihuly exhibit.  The traveling display had been to Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh and I thought was would be great to see it in the desert.  It was more amazing than I could have imagined.\n\nFirst off, I did not realize that there were so many different types and species of cactus.  I wish I was a local, because I would love to be able to sign up for their Desert Landscaper School.  That would be amazing!!  The lay out and the trails are very nice.  And I can't believe that I am typing this, but the different types of cactus are so beautiful!!  I must have taken a gajillion photos!  Also, we happened to go just before sunset, so it was very nice to wander around the gardens after dark.  Plus, the Chilly glass looks amazing all lit up.  A must see in Phoenix!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "0Kz7-hBrrtBTdKBpEqb6AA", "review_id": "oo3KXH0ZruqGjczduvPOzA", "text": "Two years ago, I was very disappointed that I was not able to go to the botanical gardens on a trip to Scottsdale.  However, I think that was a blessing in disguise because I wouldn't have gone there last week and seen the spectacular Chihuly exhibit.  We went to the dbg at five at night, which was a great time, because we were able to see the glass fixtures during in the daylight, at sunset, and then lit up at night.  All the pieces were beautiful, with vivid colors and intricate designs.  \n\nThe desert botanical gardens are a little microcosm of the desert world.  We visited Saguaro National Park two days prior and that was real, spacious, and wild desert.  However, if you are only in Arizona for a short time, the dbg will do.  The variety of cacti is so amazing and I'm sure the flowers are beautiful in April and May.  We saw some wildlife there such as rabbits and bees, but not anything like a snake, although I'm sure that's quite possible.\n\nWell worth the $!5 fee!  Also, their hours are great if you are looking to do something in the early morning or early evening.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DPMUGzrjTwX5uJtrmWCfTA", "review_id": "nIl1ES5WOjqS84UDvHllgQ", "text": "Cacti. Lots of it.\n\nBut it's more interesting than it sounds! I would ONLY come here on a nice day around sunset time. Come maybe half an hour before the sun really starts setting and then be amazed as beautiful shadows are cast throughout the garden (I'm not from the area, so I'm blown away everyday by a Phoenix sunset). \n\nAlso, do try to catch the Chihuly exhibit before it ends. I didn't find it as amazing as some, but it's definitely an interesting concept that is also greatly enhanced by sunsets ;-). And the DJ and live performers they get seem to be top notch, so the evening socials definitely look interesting if you're into that cocktail party sort of vibe.\n\nDon't forget to bring your camera!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ATOdeiIHUuXQo7_Fep5C8Q", "review_id": "-T-RLmGtK3GhX2ui7PoiXg", "text": "My boyfriend and I took a road trip to Arizona during Jan. We came to Phoenix and discovered how there isn't much to do! We didn't think we would go to the Desert Botanical Gardens but we decided to go. \n\nWe were so impressed! We went on a tour with our guide, Archer, who was adorable, friendly, and knowledgeable. I really recommend going on the tour. \n\nWe then just walked around. It was interactive and we got to see some animals. \n\nThen we went to the store and they had such interesting cacti! We bought the bunny ears and the dinosaur back. When we bought them, the cashier told us where they are from and wrapped the bunny ears for me and told me to be very careful since it really itches if you get pricked. Very nice and personable. \n\nIt was a really enjoyable experience!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MUHoBFzwRoXpCpgYSN8KRA", "review_id": "FwoShPoSS9fN7k8SpA5Gjg", "text": "Chihuly exhibit = awesome.  \n\nDBG itself = very cool.  Student ID gets you 1/2 off.  More like an art museum than a typical museum of the modern era - obviously not particularly interactive, but the few displays or other directly educational features are dated and not really useful.  Go to look, not so much to learn.  A beautiful facility, nonetheless, and certainly worth a visit if you enjoy looking at plants.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "1S7XdhbZWR17Wy4TBsIzaw", "review_id": "H3cS8yQ-tOhj5kIWXGrSjw", "text": "Chihuly, and desert.  What a breathtaking match!\n\nThe unnatural yet organic glass paired with the desert scenery was a sight that I can't describe as anything else but just YUMMY!  The jewel tones sparkling next to each other in the sunlight was just the most ethereal sight....and I bet it's better at night.\n\nThe park itself I thought was logically laid out, and I especially loved the butterfly garden.  The hummingbird area wasn't so bad either...I got a wonderfully close up picture of an Anna's.  The only complaint I have is that they were cleaning the glass pieces as we were there.  I understand it needs to be done...but shouldn't it have been done before opening?  I don't particularly want a picture of glass cleaners in with the beautiful artwork.\n\nWhomever said the desert was a colorless place obviously never really saw it, especially in bloom.\n\nI always wanted to come see this place after the monsoons...but I'm glad I came during the Chihuly installation.  He truly is a master of his material.  (And yes, I know he doesn't do it all himself) I just can't get over the complementary pairing of his red reeds next to the green cacti.  And the Chiostro di Sant' Apollonia Chandelier...definitely the belle of the ball if I had to pick one.\n\nIt makes me want to go see his other garden installations around the US.\n\nAbsolutely gorgeous!  I'm putting my pictures up to share!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xSR-9Ix4Ms2CkC1enXBxXA", "review_id": "XMWzCN4eNYAFOQ_lf98cHg", "text": "I see one review that complains about organizational money scandals, but I was just there to see the garden and the art.  If it is true it is sad.  This place is a gem!\n\nAnd the Chihuly glass installation was wonderful.  I realize it is just temporary so I do not see it as demeaning the nature of the garden.  If anything it gets more locals to visit and support the place.  It feels both organic and alien.  Eye candy even!\n\nBy all means go see it.  You might be surprised.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CJOjw2P9zkPxOnnmrY6KjA", "review_id": "efUhCD21q2VQS3RwqrpZmQ", "text": "I've been to the gardens 3 times and that's why I'm giving it an overall 3 rating, my experiences were very different.\n\nOriginally, I attended in the spring a couple years ago, during the week, but during the butterfly exhibit.  At this time I think it cost $7 to enter the gardens.  It was a nice visit, calm and beautiful.\n\nMy second visit was during the luminarias (sp?) at Christmas time.  It helps that I had free passes, but this was a great visit as well.  Beautiful to see the gardens as night and wander, quite romantic.  The musical stops were pleasant and the wine samplings excellent.\n\nMy third visit this week disappointed me.  While the Chihuly exhibit is interesting, the crowd it attracts makes it more of a disappointment than a pleasure for me.  Many people there only for the glass who were disrespectful of those pausing to see the plants, being loud, and lots of misbehaving children who would rather be somewhere made for children.  Also, the gardens are now $15 + $3 to see the butterfly exhibit.  That's getting a little crazy.  Make sure you get online and get a coupon.  \n\nOverall, the gardens will always be a place I take my parents when they are in town.  But I'll look for a slower time to attend.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0qIsBt4EzBDCKrIviV55Ew", "review_id": "eGJRc5NJkZhD5ICOTfoXNQ", "text": "Lights at Desert Botanical Gardens, Wow, the blown glass brings a new beautiful look to the DBG.  Bring a special someone here to stroll around after or before you go to dinner.  \n\nChihuly is a display of blown glass with amazing colors and arrangements mixed in with the flowers and cactus of the garden. \n\nEnjoy", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "zhVOlwBuEgdGlHjwgVf3Jg", "review_id": "f_8gKczbuSa1YVl4096NUQ", "text": "As good as it gets, only when it is cool and beautiful weather. Been here twice. Once when it was sweltering hot. Did not enjoy the botanical gardens so much then. I also went for the Chihuly exhibit recently and it was beautiful and fun. \n\nThey have so many different types of cacti. Check it out. Take your out of town guests here e.t.c. But remember, only when it is cool weather!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "66tWp8ThwPATFUxYNPyYLw", "review_id": "PBcXK82YJHsj18mMx5cG5A", "text": "Wow, if you want to see an amazing variety of desert plants, enjoy a nice hike, and maybe even learn something, you can't go wrong.  \n\nThis time of year, while it's getting a little warm, the plants are in bloom, and you really get to applicate the fact that Arizona has more colors than brown.\n\nWe spent about 4 1/2 hours walking around, which is enough time to see the entire garden, spend time where you want, and get the full experience.  I have no doubt had we stayed longer that we would have noticed even more things.\n\nThe Chihuly exhibit was amazing, well worth the need to reserve tickets.  If you haven't seen it, you should really check it out.  The photos I took don't do justice to seeing it live, and in such an incredible setting.\n\nWe did snack at the Patio Cafe, and while the menu sounded amazing, the sandwiches were all premade (nice that there was no wait) but a little lackluster.  It was fancy box lunch fair.  If DBG wasn't a non-profit, I would have been annoyed with the prices.  However, the birds really enjoyed the bread I parted with, so I think they would rate it pretty high.  Personally, I would just eat before I go next time, and not bother.\n\nThey had some great Earth Day displays in the Herb Garden, all kinds of information on sustainability and eco-friendly choices.  If you are looking to get low water usage plants in your yard, they had all the information.  I'm just not sure if that was a one time thing, or if they are there frequently.\n\nOverall, we had a great time, and I will be using the Culture Pass to go again when the weather cools off.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HY9qpAamqLXFoa7xMwNntg", "review_id": "OgnVDiatUAPrjKBmAibBYg", "text": "chihuly chihuly chihuly.\n\n\nvisited dbg for the first time for the chihuly event \"agave on the rocks\" and for 75 a person the event was done beautifully. well worth it. drinks were good, food was mediocre, but the atmosphere is what made the event. not too yuppy but still with plenty of trendy. the art is spectacular and it looks like the desert took acid and smoked a couple of joints. the area is large with lots to explore.\n\ndef a must-see.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 13, "cool": 13}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "28d3oYYEt0b9C3uuJDkxjg", "text": "I love the DBG!  How beautiful this place is.  What a Phoenix treasure.\n\nThe first time I came out here was about 3 years ago with my mom. She's an avid gardener, and we made a point of going here.  We both had a great time with everything we saw, and easily killed a few hours walking around this place.\n\nWell, I came back here with Heather  to see the Chihuly display. AWESOME!  Gardens are lusch, paths are large and easy to walk and there is plenty to see here. Tons of desert habitat here.\n\nI also like how they have water fountians and beverage machines here throughout the park.  Walking can make you get real thirsty real quick. They also have a little cafe of sorts in the back of the garden, which is nice when you are hungry.  They also have benches if you want to sit down and catch your breath or take a break from walking.  \n\nGreat place to bring family, dates, out of town visitors and anyone else!  Worth the $$.  I will be back!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "EKwGhgLrM18ErVKKeYE2UA", "review_id": "KULUVg42hUlm7XWUaJeAFA", "text": "The Desert Botanical Gardens are beautiful. I'm just amazed by all of the different types of cati that are on display here. It's a great way to get some exercise and enjoy the beautiful desert plants. They are blooming right now and the gardens look amazing. \n\nWe came to see the Chihuly exhibit yesterday (with some free passes, woo hoo!) just before sunset. You have to see this during the day and at night. Some pieces look better during the day and others look better at night. I would suggest going to see this exhibit during the week. It was pretty busy on a Tuesday night, so I can't imagine how busy they are on the weekend. \n\nIf you're into desert plants, Boyce Thompson Arboretum is another great place to check out near Globe. \n\nSome of the trails close at sunset, so get here before the sun goes down to check them out. And the butterfly exhibit closes at 5pm. Also they are now open until 9pm.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ICN2I5T1eG37IbTrs-i50Q", "review_id": "SoCIOxqMKXzTV8D4xKn_hA", "text": "With 78 reviews, there's not a lot I can in the way of details. I'll just add my 4 star review and say \"it's all true\"! For non-native tourists -- especially from Chicago -- DBG is a great way to gain an appreciation of just how diverse the desert ecosystems are -- and how fragile.\n\nIt was a real bonus to find the Chihuly exhibit here, as well. They say this is th first time they've exhibited this glass outdoors like this.\n\nDon't miss this! Fun seeing the butterflies, too -- especially for the kids!\n\nTIP: Get here early -- it gets warm in the desert! [I probably don't need to tell anyone actually from the Valley that, do I? LOL]", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 8, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "lHhUQlEu8ZFW6fyu2rwBBQ", "review_id": "fmMjuCgqfoyhYsl7wsJ2DA", "text": "If you have any time between now and May 31, 2009, be sure to go and check out the Chihuly installtion at the Desert Botanical Gardens.\n\nThe gardens would have been fabulous, but the Chihuly installion delivered icing to a tasty cake.  For fifteen bucks, it was one of the nicest walks I have taken in a long time.\n\nOn my sixth day in Phoenix, I decided to take a few hours from my hectic schedule of class during the day, getting lost on the way back to the hotel and working into the wee hours and see something of my weeklong adopted city.  Perusing those magazines left in the hotel room by the management (in a vain attempt to say, \"Get of the room, sometimes, dearies, you work too hard!\")  I found an ad for the Chihuly exhibit, went online to buy a ticket and had my plans _made_.  I would have gone to the zoo, but it closes at five _everyday_.  The garden is open until nine, which gave me time to leave class, get lost driving there and still have some wandering around inside the garden time.\n\nOk, the temperature was 103 that day, so even in the early evening, it was pretty hot, but I  took water and there were fountains dispersed throughout the park.  Even iin the gloaming, I got a little sun, but I would definitely advise the strongest sunblock you can find.  \n\nThey were having an evening event with jazz and food and drinks, but as the park filled up with people, it didn't seem appreciatively more crowded, except in the food and drink areas.  This park is large enough to accommodate lots and lots of people. \n\nJust a note of the Chihuly glass.  This is a major installation.  I lost count as to how many pieces were here.  My brother wrote in my blog that this was where Chihuly pieces belonged, not indoors, in museums.  I respectfully disagrees, I love to see Chihuly pieces anywhere.  Surroundings do interact with his art, but wherever I see his work, it changes and grows.  Just as limiting Goldworthy's work to outdoors would only show us one side of that talented artist, limiting Chihuly's work to outdoor installations, would only show us a limited number of facets of his work. \n\nOk, I'll get off my soapbox now.  :::griN:::  \n\nI'll just say that if you have some spare minutes in Phoenix that are not in the heat of the noonday sun, go to the Desert Botanical Gardens, before May 31, if possible!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EUov0YtK6Zqr5gidlBAXgg", "review_id": "s1bCxlakpnuMhfyg_RgvkQ", "text": "I visited this with my girlfriend and a pretty large group of friends.  We came specifically for the Chihuly installtion.  Amazing art exhibit , I wish I had time to visit this at night because I hear everything is illuminated.  Bring comfortable shoes because this place is huuuuuuuge!  You'll learn a lot about our beautiful state here and it's native plants.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LqgGgWi3FLHBViX9tmZ9sw", "review_id": "fOrtBqbu7NX7I4Rr3Og8jQ", "text": "It is a nice place to relax!! and they always have some interesting activity going on. The best so far was Chihuli and the night walks. From time to time they have plant sales and they have such a good variety of them. I'm looking forward to sign a membership!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "q0KigjVBtb6dfRjX3QJbsQ", "review_id": "jkkc1Cn8rWOF15CNNPwoMA", "text": "How can you not love this place? I'm a card carrying member of the DBG so admittedly, I'm slightly biased. :)  I wish my backyard looked like the Desert Botanical Gardens (Actually, it's where I've borrowed a lot of ideas.) \n\nI'm a proud Phoenician and love the Sonoran Desert. I've lived in a lot of cities and traveled the world and to me our desert is unique and one of the most beautiful places in the world. \n\nThe new cactus garden is spectacular; I love standing in the herb garden and taking deep breaths. My favorite trail is the Sonoran Desert Trail because it has some of the best views of the east valley and Papago Park.\n\nI like to buy a glass of wine and watch the sun set as I wander around and admire the statuesque and colorful flora of the desert. If you are visiting Phoenix, spend some time here. (And bring a camera.)", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vrM_uBgwfDQ6bQxGVHdUGQ", "review_id": "s5iA9whx0fu_3HBrLxQ3vQ", "text": "Hey All! \n\nIf you are looking for Chihully at the Desery Botanical Gardens, you've missed it! But, you won't miss the intimate atmosphere that is provided by the garden and the creatures  living in the garden. We wandered over to Desert Botanical Gardens in search of the Chihully exihibit and found a quiet peaceful garden. I have to admit because it was nearly 100 degrees outside the garden was a little more vacant but this actually proved to benefit our experience. We noticed several creatures walking around the garden and foraging for food. At one point, one of the large squirrels was walking around right in front of us, practically posing on a tree branch! We took several pictures of our squirrel friend. We also noticed several lizards wandering around just a few feet away from us! Overall the experience of the garden was fantastic and very relaxing. Stop by on a cooler afternoon, or early evening for a wildlife experience you surely won't forget.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DN5GgGgpr4Fy7TFe41QLrw", "review_id": "yAVPaCBYtArqmcfdu2zWaw", "text": "I've been here twice and really enjoy it.  Very beautiful plants and a real nice walk.  Both of my kids also enjoy it.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BsPxyog2Q55Imu-5Ed-Gmg", "review_id": "jmA6cLflNEyN613BAdEOHw", "text": "This is a great place to go if you want to escape.  I loved it so much that I became a member.  I have seen the Chihuly exhibit three times and it definitely brought the gardens to a new level.  It is a great way to spend the day, I highly recommend them.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "6hRKotVFPYL7Ci0hipN9Eg", "review_id": "YYLgkKgsXm7ZuCKsXP4u4A", "text": "I really enjoy wandering around the gardens so much so that I became a member recently and since then have been back almost on a daily basis. My love affair first began when I went to see the Chihuly exhibit at sunset this past spring. I'm kind of glad that the exhibit is gone now because you can actually walk around and look at the specimens without the large crowds. Although the Chihuly piece by the main entrance is still there, it is debated whether it will remain a permanent installation. I highly recommend the DBG to all.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1Md7FNu_GujIwxbb9TqSqQ", "review_id": "khVLG8VRoJWVUNZV7WcJow", "text": "Good parking. A bit expensive for Adult entry $15.00. Not to warm in October. Nice and peaceful walking. I took a lot of pictures. Lots of Cactus. Bring your own water, the water fountain is tap. Bring good walking shoes.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "L3HT_5LwkK6xgChRLCNpXQ", "review_id": "WCaf21WF_aQhWZpre81LQA", "text": "Another weekend of visiting Phoenix and what the hell am I gonna do besides eat?\n\nUnfortunately, Phoenix didn't have an array of free places to visit, besides walking around downtown or their version of Old Town. Being from San Diego, I got spoiled by being able to walk around the beaches, Balboa Park, Seaport Village, the Gaslamp District.... You get the picture.\n\nThough the Desert Botanical Garden isn't free ($15 per adult), I gotta say that this has to be on everyone's to visit list, if one ever goes to Phoenix. The desert garden is pretty amazing, with all it's wild life and vegetation. Walking around the garden paths, we spotted lizards, cacti and birds galore! I even saw a garden gnome (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/IdCOpMsZ67g-oQZLgAsnOA?select=-TOj_E-xHmaOBW9NggUMmg). No joke!\n\nCoincidentally, the DBG happened to be hosting the Chihuly Glass exhibit, while we visited. So, we got more bang for our buck. For an additional $3, we also got to see the Butterfly Exihibit. Entertaining since butterflies were on people, as well as plants. Pretty cool, considering we spent almost 3 hours here.\n\nA definite MUST. And, though the Chihuly Exhibit is now done and gone, I do look forward to visiting, again, and hopefully checking out another exhibit.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RD9YXz3AGmYsaQcjN1O9pg", "review_id": "H6zpDSYQX605PT-UTDBDxQ", "text": "I'm not a contemplative person, really.  I like to look at something once and keep moving.  This place slowed me down though.  The plant life in the desert is so different from what I've seen in my life, that I was really interested in the types of plant life that can survive here.  I never knew there were so many kinds of cactus and this place has them well marked.  It's a different kind of beauty.  My contemplative, nature loving and nature photographing husband wanted to come back for his second visit on our trip and thought i would enjoy it.  I did. I don't need to go back, but I did have a nice couple of hours here.  (Great gift shop, too.)", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jzOXS7tNPZM60-QWv-0R4w", "review_id": "eppiLlS7EbH7vwAS3KRZ1w", "text": "With the wide array of desert plants at this Botanical Garden, I would already be a fan. We went to the members-only preview of the monumental art of Allan Houser there last night, and I must say that it made the preview all that much better. I did have a small lunch at the Patio Cafe there earlier in the day, and even though it was pretty much pre-packaged sandwiches, it certainly hit the spot after walking the entire grounds (which took about 2 hours)...", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 16, "cool": 14}, "user_id": "du6KeE54IFbPiXpU3LOd1g", "review_id": "6lAUdh_TFReUbhpmouLyyA", "text": "las noches de las luminarias may be one of the most perfect ways to spend an evening during the holiday season:)\n\nIt's been a while since I could say I was \"enchanted\" by anything...I was enchanted by las noches de las luminarias at Desert Botanical Garden:-)\n\nThe Beautiful Carin and I had not been to las noches de las luminarias (\"lndll\":) before...in fact, when she told me we were going, I think I said something to the effect \"it's just another way to separate us from our money at Christmas time...Bah...Humbug!!!\" :-)\n\nCarin said something like \"lighten up Ebenezer\", and off we went:)\n\nWell, lndll does separate you from a little cash to get in and a little more to have a toddy or three by the fire...but it's money well spent...maybe even money well invested:)\n\nWe got into the garden shortly after sunset and I have to say, I was awed from start to finish!\n\nAs we walked in, we were greeted with spectacularly lit Chihuly Glass cacti, along with hundreds of luminarias lighting our path...the soft sounds of a mariachi band playing just inside the entrance, adding a distinct Sonoran feel to the experience:)\n\nOnce inside we wandered around and just simply enjoyed all that was happening and all that we were seeing...around one corner, the path led through a small stand of dimly lit Pipe Organ Cacti...around another bend, a bluegrass band playing from a perch nestled between giant boulders...over there, a children's handbell choir playing holiday favorites...always with the silhouette of Papago in the background and luminarias and well placed decorative holiday lighting in the plants to guide us:)\n\nNo one seemed to be in a hurry...no one pushed or raced along the paths...everyone smiled and chatted with each other...we had a number of brief, cheery conversations with people that we had never seen before and will never see again...we helped a couple of snowbirds that had a stuck wheelchair (I helped with a song in my heart and smile on my face..not like me at all...my heart must be growing 3 sizes! :-)...here, during lndll, it was just what you do!\n\nAs the evening grew a little late and some of the luminarias began to flicker and die, we found a spot next to the fire in the Berlin Agave Yucca Forest and had a couple of Steaming Hot Martini's (I have no idea what was in them, except liquor...but they were tasty and warming and they made us happy:)\n\nWe sat there for a while and talked as we watched the fire, the flickering luminarias and the dwindling crowds...and I came to the conclusion that this might have been one of the best Christmas investments ever.\n\nI hope you'll go and invest in Desert Botanical Garden, lndll and yourself...it's more than worth the price of admission:)\n\nSave me a spot by the fire and I might even buy you a Steaming Hot Martini :-)", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wM7VQJ2SXIQWEDTEokG99g", "review_id": "zo2_AAke2oMQqblhF-YsRw", "text": "To say this place is super rad would be an understatement!!  We for las noches de las luminarias.  And I wish we could've stayed longer, also seeing the gardens during the daylight is added to the 'to do' list!  \n\nHaving never been there the staff was super helpful in guiding us, not to mention really friendly!  The music was entertaining and a good variety.  They also have a synthetic ice rink and you're allowed up to 15 minutes of skating, if you're not shy!  The buffet they offered was a joke and I don't recommend doing it.  For 16.50, you're only allowed one trip through and other such silly stipulations... no thanks.   \n\nOther than that, what a great place to go!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "mxwQi0rr25dIvHUaCs7EFQ", "review_id": "uSnggr_C0LS6NPbe-ke_Gg", "text": "The Desert Botanical Garden is a wonderful place to while away a few hours. I'd wandered by after a race and was looking for a calm activity that would stretch my legs. And this choice turned out to be perfect.\n\nThe Gardens are a mix of several different trails, each with a different theme: these range from a trail based on lifestyles of the ancient Sonoran Desert dwellers to a path based on desert wildflowers. Each path is a mixture of different desert plants mixed with educational exhibits. Highlighting the flowers are various sun-seared rock formations and distant mountains.\n\nIt's a very easy trail which is well marked; you won't get lost in the desert. A visit around sunset is also worth considering: the mix of light and shadows adds an extra dimension to the surroundings. The outer trails do close after sunset, although the inner path (The Desert Discovery Loop Trail) is lighted and remains open.\n\nThey do rent this facility out and I think it would be wonderful for catered events, weddings and the like. The Gardens definitely are a jewel for the Phoenix area.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kjivTd9V5wrTWBoFMHHKWA", "review_id": "OIv3FIaRhyhePD4lEv3xXA", "text": "Weddings: The wedding I went to while visiting AZ was @ the Binns Wildflower Pavilion. For a Desert Botanical Garden...well...thanks for all the cactus. And thank you for dressing up natural beauty with artificial cactus and and plastic plants. Wow. \n\nAs far as the desert part of it is concerned...it's quite nice. The flexibility of the staff. Really not that nice. For a place like that, you should be allowed to spruce up the venue a little bit, but to no avail. Staff is hard-core strict. Why? Who knows... Maybe the economy states that they have to be more strict than give deals. \n\nOh so the bartender...was so-so...thanks for the attitude while getting a sprite. No outside liquids were allowed AT ALL. The regular wait-staff was funny and cool.\n\nOther than that, free parking! woot...i'll give you 3 stars for that since I had i carpooled with friends to a night out.\n\nPass on this for weddings...unless it's really cheap. BTW, the wedding was fun, but that's because of the people.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "m59OpbCyRwXSvERXeevWqg", "review_id": "GABpAgGu977knyG12So7Dw", "text": "As we strolled through the fantabulous Desert Botanical Garden we reflected that it was fifteen years ago to the week that we made our first visit to this remarkable place.  Over the fifteen years the garden has become increasingly wonderful thanks to the combined efforts of staff, volunteers and donors.  A visit to the Botanical Garden is always one of the highlights to our visits to the Scottsdale area.  \n\nOther reviewers have offered good observations and tips so there is not much additive we can post here except for, perhaps, this tip.  If you want to avoid crowds do NOT go on the first Tuesday afternoon of each month as that is free entry day after 1:00 p.m..  We did not know this when we made our first Tuesday visit.  Had we known we would have made plans to go on a different day or time as the free admission drew in lots of people.  But even  with more people in the garden than we normally find on our visits, it was still a peaceful, wonderful place.  Also great that it accomodates people of all ages and physical abilities on the easy to access pathways.  \n\nOne of the volunteers told us that there are plans to expand the Sonoran Desert area of the garden, which is our favorite part, so we anticipate still more wonders  to see on our future visits!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DjMYfLoL9KsTIcvOMxwkhg", "review_id": "3dX8hbTjRGK6JihhZTjxbQ", "text": "Holy Cow! If you are a fan of nature and learning about local plants, this place is for you.\n\nIt costs $15, which may seem kind of high, but they have free admission on certain Tuesdays.\n\nThis place is absolutely incredible!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "gTCM7qlVrwdml-hFB6aJqQ", "review_id": "lkW5sIbOqiYRQbkpera8dg", "text": "I agree with others that it seems a bit expensive at $15- but that still would not steer me away from going.\n\nFor the first time in about 8 years I found myself at the DBG with some out of town family. Wanting to enjoy the weather (since they had just escaped the cold grey winter of Detroit) the gardens were the perfect spot. The garden is equipped with wide paths and plenty of benches to help the old timers pace themselves. It helps remind us city dwellers of the beauty the desert can have and how unique Phoenix truly is.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JDE_PFMoii44T2ySwLnBhQ", "review_id": "mXpsf4O44rNKdS6OmU1U2Q", "text": "This is amazing place to visit in the Phoenix area. Of course, the flora and fauna of this desert is unique and there's no better place to get a comprehensive overview than the botanical gardens. Of course, they are also beautiful and interesting. \n\nI went with my 82-year old father, who has osteoperosis and emphysema. I was concerned he wouldn't be able to get around. However, the gardens had motorized carts available. Also, there are different trails with different difficluty levels. There are lots of shady places to stop as well as little cafes and etc. \n\nThe docents are very knowledgable and really love what they do. Their enthusiasm really adds to the exerience.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "922TKMD60Oor4uHsPjL5Hg", "review_id": "a3XPDsQBqx63E-t6lSqkvA", "text": "I love taking out of town guests here. It is so beautiful, especially at sunset. I've also been during the Chihuly exhibit (AMAZING), Butterfly exhibit (Pretty Cool) and the Chili and Chocolate Festival (So Fun and Yummy)! Definitely a trip you'll enjoy!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7MJJ4dacV5wzslKT3izK8Q", "review_id": "J0TY52OsoEV0gKNQzECopA", "text": "I love this place: look for the specials and the different events they always have going on. It's a great spot in the Valley.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "6OWHDbEq23f24Vki_veHBA", "review_id": "uu01jBlq6WvuvsvZ2jAiJQ", "text": "Yelp in Bloom was the second time I'd been to the DBG. The first time for an evening wedding. Both events were absolutely stunning. It's a great place to hold events apparently. I need to come by to check it out the daytime though, as well as the Chihuly exhibition.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oYwxSpFA1dojx3Tl12992g", "review_id": "cM85tAbcvt1seXp6hCFuSA", "text": "The Desert Botanical Garden gives a beautiful and educational view of the Sonora Desert. Our tour guide was enthusiastic and provided us with details of Desert life that we took with us throughout our stay in Phoenix.\n\nI would visit the Desert Botanical Garden early in the week so that you are able to more closely notice the features of the desert throughout your trip. Taking a tour was beneficial and we might have continued to further enjoy our time at the Desert Botanical Garden if we had had lunch and then walked around by ourselves in the afternoon.\n\nThe butterfly house was fabulous--might try going earlier in the day to avoid the crowds. Saw lots of beautiful butterflies and the staff in this room were very knowledgeable and willing to share.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YGSRFvNNzrhLctGnTRyzlg", "review_id": "mz-O67cr1hABGWa1GQKe0g", "text": "Great place to visit and get acquainted with the Arizona desert.  The trails are easily walkable with enough to see so even the two teenagers I was with didn't get to crisis complain mode (which is a minor victory in itself).  The luminarias are beautiful and it is equally as nice to visit during the day and night.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gGNAr-cmCQUgA9B0QjVqAg", "review_id": "tj-J6xCXdPGyUFCvWKlHcQ", "text": "DBG is always a treat.  It is so peaceful.  There is a bi-annual plant sale.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 7, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "VgjgoQDmWTDXrWj3MqJRRw", "review_id": "2K4poTwroASrsUD72Lr2VQ", "text": "When I was younger and on vacation, I never in a million years would have wanted to spend vacation time in a freaking desert looking at stupid plants. But now that I have grown up, I can truly appreciate the beauty of nature..and the gardens here are very beautiful. \n\nThey have desert plants from all different regions, and each garden is unique and distinctive. \n\nYou can follow different paths to different regions. There are signs all over that describe the gardens so you actually get background information about the plants you see. There are also cool statues and native replica scattered throughout. \n\nI think my favorite was the Sedona gardens..definitely a stand out. \n\nI never knew there were so many different types of cactusses. Yes, I know that is not the right word, but cactusses is a fun word. And there are definitely some funky ones! Some look like fat worms. \n\nAnd with the beautiful Phoenix sky, you can definitely get great pictures.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "NiWYlka6NYK4fUB-KXZlFw", "review_id": "fYwrLQeFCgjUpJjbadmGOA", "text": "You're guaranteed to have a beautiful and eye-opening experience at the Desert Botanical Garden!  I was a little skeptical before coming because, to be honest, I didn't know that Arizona had any gardens (with average summer temps of 105+ degrees, I didn't understand how anything could survive out here), which shows you how sadly Californian I am.  But I was blown away by all of the varieties of cacti, and the gorgeous, surprising colors of desert flora here.  You'll see things you never knew existed, and it's so peaceful and, dare I say, romantic, to be among the cacti?  \n\nThe bf and I had the good fortune to come on a sunny day, and we got to see the butterfly exhibit.  Granted, I'm a little afraid of any type of insect, but this is not to be missed.  Butterflies flitting their wings and kissing all the flowers - adorable!  The Desert Botanical Garden is a must-see if you're visiting Phoenix.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Iycf9KNRhxvR187Qu2zZHg", "review_id": "Ps3XaH7SQJgBTsv3UlAAaQ", "text": "My aunt and uncle were in town for my graduation and got into town looking for something to do so we went to Spiked at DBG. (http://www.dbg.org/index.php/plan/calendar/spikedspring)  \n\nThe event was a cool setup you pay to get in $25 a person.  Then you get all you can eat food and you can tour the gardens at night.  They have alcohol at the event and it is pay per drink.  The prices weren't too bad pretty typical drink prices for being out.  \n\nThe gardens at night offer a different experience then the daytime there are several cactus flowers that bloom at night.  Plus as the temperature rises it's nice to have events in the evening.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kbJNDcsBE-U_GiOY43hwwQ", "review_id": "naPhRdEx39hEW-IfvpO5wA", "text": "5 ENTHUSIASTIC STARS\n\nThis is a large, well maintained botanical garden, teeming with birdlife and abundant in blooming cacti, succulents & other flowers.\n\nEven though it can be HOT, it is very easy to spend half a day here, as we did, wandering the trails. If you need a break, there is a patio cafe where you can get a cool one.\n\nThis place is a true delight and a great asset for Phoenix.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m8Sto0-9XnDhbBSp9HQmsg", "review_id": "nO2cn6rxFwDNXFV06vhmCw", "text": "Really good overview of the Arizona desert plants and flowers. Downside: It's in the desert and it's hot as hell. Enjoy!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "g0QWJpYSfWKxQiel7gbFuw", "review_id": "GMlT3uvsU9MGS3A1YuS3kQ", "text": "DBG, the debugger, er, the Desert Botanical Garden, is not a typical botanical garden, a reasonable surface expectation given the 100 degrees in the shade weather.\n\nHowever, this is a great destination for the dreaded contingency of entertaining out-of-town guests to the semi-urban desert if one enjoys:\n- Seeing more varieties of cactus, agave and yucca that one ever thought possible\n- Realizing that the desolation of the desert is relatively quite well-populated\n- Getting a more educational sunburn than would be acquired by lounging by the pool\n- Seducing a Passport Unlimited cardholder for card privileges for B1G1 admission\n- Enjoying the heartwarming story of triumph of the herb garden (with portions of cast both familiar and unfamiliar) succeeding in growth against all climate-related odds\n- Thanking the spiritual guide of choice that we brought bottles of initially frozen water\n\nFor $15/head, the value proposition, unless it settles the blood pressure raising \"so, what do you want to do?\" debate, is still a bit weak, but it does make for a slightly alternative nature walk and there are certainly worse ways to spend a scorching outdoor afternoon in Phoenix.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vWZsmtNF2O5W_hcBRFK3lg", "review_id": "ok-JJHituqh-QU8s5fR1iA", "text": "Awesome!\n\nGrowing up in Scottsdale, I never went to the botanical gardens. I mean come on, what's there to do there? It's not the same as going to the zoo.\n\nBut now, it's a must. Go around dusk or check out their website for one of their events. The Chihuly Exhibit was pretty cool last year. And that's what I like, they're more than just a bunch of cacti. \n\nBring a camera.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z2fCxEXFKVjeN4gNIQ1CKw", "review_id": "LsbNCxHAFrXKG0Kf7kuDZw", "text": "Beautiful gardens, reflective times, makes the desert a better place.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MNd2kbG7OYxElc6xe1xexQ", "review_id": "-9rLHV79vfuWdj6Lgbee1A", "text": "The DBG is a very well run establishment. The garden staff is knowledgable and courteous and the setting is really spectacular. It's a wonderful place to get away alone and they also have a robust schedule of interesting events and music. It's a treasure.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HZ3ItZ23xZHqjUjRIdPi7Q", "review_id": "9UQgt2P_i02o_mjoh52TqQ", "text": "Very pretty, but also I think missing several opportunities to provide a greater amount of education about the plants themselves and how they are practically used or planted for landscaping purposes (and yes, I know all about the classes).  A couple months ago, my wife and I decided not to renew our membership to DBG, but it was a wonderful place to take relaxing walks at dusk.... I suppose that next time I get that urge, I'll just sign us back up for a membership -- admission prices are a tad ridiculous.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "M-j04kcOanazSntBzoD3ng", "review_id": "16YK8ErKVCtI8zoj0A4heA", "text": "I found the admission price a bit too steep ($15 for adults) plus $3.50 for the butterfly exhibit, but I'm not too grumpy. I am one of those people who thought the desert is arid and ugly. But after my visit to the Desert Botanical Garden yesterday, I stand corrected.\n\nPart of my experience at the garden was because of the weather--breezy, cloudy, with just the right amount of sun. But the place is extremely well-maintained, well-labeled with directions, benches laid out thoughtfully every few steps, and easily navigable loops. \n\nThese loops or trails are: desert discovery loop which has some beautiful desert plants, plants and people of the Sonoran desert, which has model houses of the tribes that lived in the desert, an oasis, and some medicinal plants; the desert wildflower loop, which has flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies; and the Sonoran desert nature loop, which has a really beautiful lookout point for the mountains.\n\nOh, and we saw these AMAZING and breathtakingly beautiful masks by artist Gwynn Popovac. \n\nA photographer's paradise, and a great place to get away for a few hours by yourself. I can see myself curled up on one of the shaded benches with a book :)", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "yy9fTfze8azIJsvWKvHefQ", "review_id": "cVDkQIlEhuqhcKTr67FGXw", "text": "There were more cacti at this place than I ever wanted to see in my life.  It's pretty shocking that you're charged $15 to see what you can see for free throughout Arizona.  I mean, you can see the same \"plants\" along highways, at hotels, and in front of people's homes.\n\nI understand that given the harsh weather, it's difficult to have a wide variety of plant-life.  But after the 1,000th cactus, I was done.\n\nSorry to be harsh but now I really appreciate the botanical gardens in California.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-CyBQG3dc4UnpluY7UdMOA", "review_id": "EXc1Z96arZ96h1cpvgxVFw", "text": "Visited on November 11, 2010. Used my Groupon ($35) for a one-year membership. Came mainly for the butterfly exhibit, which is held twice a year, spring and summer. The enclosure is rather magical, an oasis within an oasis. It's nice to stroll and learn about the different flora of Arizona in a manicured setting, but I wouldn't make this a must-see destination for tourists.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dcnkH3B6ZjlNJfKKWLU4Mg", "review_id": "98-Xq3Gkm4hRMozMKd88Sg", "text": "Oh you have to see this if you go to Phoenix. Like entering the mind of Dr. Seuss--gorgeous, different, whimsical educational.  The desert is remarkably rich in life and diversity.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7zDqr2I0-xpw9HF5Ha54cA", "review_id": "B99xxhlmymmoQgvDgq2f4A", "text": "Groupon had a summer special for half off membership to the Botanical Gardens. I always thought them to be too yuppy for me and the upscale version of Boyce Thompson, but I couldn't resist and it made a great evening with the family while they were visiting. \n\nIt's very beautiful, but definitely different than the outdoor days I'm used to. You could probably get away with wearing heels and a dress for a day at the botanical gardens. There's no hiking or rough paths or uncharted waters.\n\nHowever, the night tour is beautiful and very educational. I saw some lizards doing pushups and a tortoise eating a prickly pear fruit.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_6NI9_kujXCUEiwrnDI53g", "review_id": "1Du_tTWdF_TlT5Sm-DSlqw", "text": "I am sad to say that in the, ahem, 27 years that I have lived in Phoenix, I have only been to the Desert Botanical Gardens a handful of times. I obviously didn't know what I was missing. I attended the Yelp event here last spring and it was simply magical. \n\nIt is a wonderful venue for evening events and I am sorely disappointed that I was unable to go to Las Noches de las Luminarias this year because I heard it was simply amazing. I bought tickets and it got canceled due to rain. Yes, this does happen occasionally in Phoenix....like once a year, guess it was my lucky day. \n\nI am looking forward to the next exhibit/event that I get to go to here, it is a true gem in Phoenix. And if all else fails, I will definitely be at the butterfly event this spring and at the Luminarias next winter.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "FHDI8M5sm6lrZXNUBZAOfA", "review_id": "nAFutWJXMlS5l3vP2ULtNg", "text": "This place makes me want to wear a sunhat and walk around in khakis explaining the life cycle of a cactus (ok nothing makes me want to walk around in khakis, but it helps with emphasis). The layout is beautiful, the volunteers are friendly, and the setting is perfect to showcase desert beauty. Coming from the Midwest 2 years ago, I didn't realize how lovely succulents are.\n\nKermit wasn't lying, it ain't easy being green - especially in this hot box, we're more browns and grays. Yet the garden sets it up very well and makes the desert interesting with programs, events and ongoing education. I love how this place mixes nature and social life by hosting all types of events: music, Yelp parties, luminaries, etc. \n\nThis is a great place to go when you have visitors or when you don't have much on your agenda and want to avoid going stir-crazy. I'll admit I may have impulsively bought a discounted DBG membership on Groupon more for the IDEA of going here often, but it's worth it even for the few times you make it out in a year.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "z5g5Lclwt13_BO0BStohMA", "review_id": "hHgcY9ptFnTX_l6IrElGBA", "text": "Typical anglophiles, my lady and I gravitated toward the tea garden. But that doesn't mean we didn't love photographing and learning about the myriad plants that call the desert home.\n\nI was particularly enchanted by the century agave and giraffe trees.\n\nGive yourself plenty of time to walk the garden's many loops. I would recommend at least four hours.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eAgcqq8MAe1ztS4gqDbpTA", "review_id": "JcuWD86etb3wHvx8bwPasg", "text": "First visit to the DBG and I have to say that I am a fan. I'm not a native to the area, so it was nice to get out and walk around without getting lost\n\nAlso, I do love the student discount! Half-price is the best price.\n\nIt seems like the trails would be great at night. The great views of the city and the mountains, the hidden nooks along the trails.... However, most of the trails close at sunset.\n\nAnother downside is that Friday (the day I went) is watering day. A few of the trails were soaked!\n\nYou should go to the DBG, but not on watering day and remember to bring your student ID.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VY0lqjZSvGw2WqfJwXcfLg", "review_id": "DWv7WPn5X3afm_G_xg8BGA", "text": "Yeah, you can find most of these species if you venture out into the Sonoran desert.  But nature isn't always accommodating enough to show you all the species within a short, under one mile walk.\n\nNot to mention the number of species that exist only in other deserts that are also on display here.  You would have to drive through most of northern Mexico, Arizona, and Utah to find all of the species that are contained within this garden.  Add in the views of the Papago Buttes and the desert landscape blending from the garden into the very hills themselves, and it makes for a very worthwhile trip.  A+ all the way!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JXjU9EVUCJ1rmYKxzDXSlQ", "review_id": "3-ZaEokkiBNwE1PYq_pN6Q", "text": "Pretty. Serene. Peaceful. You forget you are in Phoenix.  A nice walk outdoors.  Cool desert species that are unique.  \n\nOnly been twice but loved the peacful beauty.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "XE-LQ3vryarypXpt_lgX1w", "review_id": "9xckiRyfazPq7J-7MZz20Q", "text": "I'm the type of person who feels it's romantic, calming, and enjoyable to walk through gardens, conservatories, and parks.  Desert Botanical Garden is a sprawling estate of really cool desert flora.  There were 3 different weddings going on the day we visited, and I have to say they picked a good day.  One of the really cool things was the Chiuly glass at the front entrance.  I wished I had been here when his collection was here!  I believe they are trying to raise money to make the other temporary sculptures a part of their permanent collection.  I'd love to go back someday.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "r7D0pHMJC_tsh3lsF-q_SQ", "review_id": "5srv0NAFH_23t4ANv0BYPQ", "text": "Wonderful! Hailing from the Midwest, I've always loved desert flora and fauna because it's so radically different from what I grew up with. A few hours at the Desert Botanical Garden really indulged my fascination. Grab a sunhat, a camera and set aside a few hours to wander the trails here. It's truly a delightful experience. Besides all the amazing plantlife, I saw myriad birds, a lizard, a jackrabbit and some other kind of tree rodent thing, though I sadly did not catch a glimpse of desert tortoise. I guess I'll just have to go back!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2LCrT_BOJvGV4xi_lmoRcA", "review_id": "ai_nKwuE-pSSuLam9_5NAw", "text": "The DBG?  It's beautiful.  They have ok music and interesting events.   It's a much-needed green space in the city.  Food and drinks are overpriced.  So are tickets for music in the garden.  I spend $8 every month to see the best band ever, so anything above that seems excessive to me.  I am a member, so I clearly support their mission.  But, I rarely go to events because they don't seem worth the amount of money being charged for them.  Also, I think bike parking should be nearer the entrance, so the staff could keep an eye on people's bikes.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "S0pUSu8UmUxPaYR03KqX0g", "review_id": "b8Pyp604Ddf1bke8qgtDEw", "text": "Local love at its finest. This place...wow... seriously. What else can i say. pleease make your way here and enjoy a little stroll along the beatifully decorated paths and alleys. The garden will teach you so much about trees and plants and other beauty secrets of the desert. it is a non profit place and you can even get if for free if you get a pass at any of the libraries in the valley. \n\nBrind your date, bring your kids, this place is soooo nice. we live in the desert and this little oasis can teach us all a thing or two about the environment here... that is if you care about the environment.. (which i really hope you do)\n\nhave fun and be safe", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ULm3xTh4tmWkIWTLEyQBQg", "review_id": "49HuEVNDthJsM9yC67ZKsw", "text": "Such a beautiful place to see the desert!  Phoenix has really sprawled since I initially moved here in the late 70s.  It's quite a drive to get out to the desert today -- but the DBG is close in, well laid out and has so many great events. I became a member in the first week I related back to Phoenix and intend to visit very often.  Great for locals; great for visitors.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "sKBjKeVGjFbAItLXM9_Kkg", "review_id": "rnttn-fc2PjZnu21S-_tDA", "text": "Love it here! It was my 2nd time there but the first for the rest of the family. Very peaceful and serene. Great photography opportunities. Very educational. As a family of four midwesterners, we loved walking around looking at the beautifully designed and cared for desert landscape. \n\nWe paid about $40 to get in, for a 16 year old, 6 year old, and two adults. Both times I've gone it has taken me about 3 hours to very leisurely walk the entire gadens with a stop for something to drink and relax. \n\nWe saw plants that looked like they were from another planet! We saw lizards too!\n\nI highly recommend a visit! Stay for sunset, it's beaituful!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 8, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "m7vtKWpZ9wdEQ95wJxrMrg", "review_id": "z4NqZO16prtG44FweUhLhA", "text": "Each of the three visits I've had to this Garden has been a great experience. The first time was to see the Chihuly glass sculpture exhibit with a visiting friend from the northeast -- what a great way to show off the beauty of the desert landscape without having to leave the city! The second visit was for the incomparable event, Yelp in Bloom; I won't say any more of that here, as I've already written a review for it. The third visit was two weeks ago, when I came here to take photographs for my desert nature picture portfolio. That was the longest visit of all, and I almost ran out of memory in my digital camera because of the almost endless variety of plants, landscapes, and details in this Garden that made for stunning photographs. This longer, more leisurely visit also enabled me to explore the areas that explain the different  Arizona \"biomes\" and the use of desert resources by the Native people of the area in the past. \nSpending all that time walking around the Garden can build up an appetite, so I was glad to be able to go to the Patio Cafe for refreshment, as well as to see flocks of Gambel's quail - normally elusive birds - approach the tables and the people, hoping to get handouts. http://media1.ct.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/LNVOHaDpj0Ka3y4lvpHbvw/l Take note: you're not supposed to feed wild animals, but it was really nice to be able these beautiful birds so close up.\nThis Garden is a true gem, and you can even get free admission if you use the Culture Pass (which I did) available from the Phoenix Library system.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d95On_QNeQPr01pRNzHa5w", "review_id": "CTkEerCORHyDvmUrjkiYtw", "text": "I love the night time events here!  I went to the Avant Garden last Thursday  and had a very nice time.  It really is beautiful there with amazing mountain views.  The staff is very very nice, and the food we had there was a lot better than expected.  We had a grilled chicken pita with a pasta salad and tzatziki sauce and side of hummus. Not bad while sipping on some sangria, complimentary smart water and kicking back to watch some belly dancing, flamenco, and spanish guitar trio.  My only negative was that the stage could was not lit properly.  It was difficult to see the dancing at times, which detracted from the performances, which were good, but not nearly the best I've ever seen. \n\nGet there early to get good seats, because the seating is pretty limited.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mNdiEeyPpNU449ykxc8TAA", "review_id": "jPtejtMokvXnpVpnyGAXGw", "text": "I'm new to the Phoenix area and am anxious to check out all the places that people keep recommending to me. Thanks goodness DBG was high on the list. I LOVE it there and can't wait to go back. I went on free day and it was crowded in the parking lot. I was toting a stroller and 3 month old so I was slightly concerned that it would be too crowded to enjoy.Thankfully that was not a problem at all.With all the many trails and areas to explore there were times when 10-15 min would pass without seeing anyone else. Highlights included the butterfly tent, oasis area and some weird little rodent with GIANT male parts. Wish I would have had time to stop and get a bite to eat - next time for sure! I would also love to check out one of the evening events.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JfMs-RXpDmprwVIx-ZU_4Q", "review_id": "FkcbaaXomAddsW3RBJm-SA", "text": "It's crazy that I've lived in Phoenix my entire life and I've never visited the Desert Botanical Garden - seemed so BORING to me!  Well, I guess I've grown up and what I thought would be boring is PEACEFUL and BEAUTIFUL.   \n\nI didn't get a chance to explore everywhere as I had my two young daughters with me and we headed almost straight to the Butterfly Pavilion.  If you have young children this is a NO MISS.  It's a wonderful place to spend an hour or so.  Not knowing anything about butterflies myself, I was grateful there were plenty of knowledgeable staff/volunteers to answer questions.  In fact, everyone I ran seemed really happy to be there.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CQVYCo4OP_TbnZ3DFMi2Kw", "review_id": "divtfu8VXu8u_OoA0ZVhcg", "text": "I don't think we could have found a more lovely place to spend an evening for an outdoor concert and the entire next day!\n\nThe plants, metal sculptures and displays are  w o n d e r f u l !!\n\nWatch out, though.  I got \"dive-bombed\" by a hummingbird who was in a terrible rush to engage in a mating ritual (which I was witness to).\n\nAnd since my friend and I were there two days in a row, she now knows her way there by heart.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cHoC_bpAfmsgdRhe04A3lw", "review_id": "H6m-Fvb6eMi0Bo86COY1lA", "text": "Great for families and couples! The garden has amazing flowers and views of the Arizona mountains in the background. I took my family here since they haven't experienced too much of the Arizona landscape, cactus, wildflowers, and such, and they were amazed at all the cool things we saw. The butterfly pavilion was open, so we spent a good amount of time in there snapping shots of all sort of species that displayed such vivid colors that we didn't want to leave. We also enjoyed the hummingbirds as well as the cactus gardens. This is definitely a nice place to go on a relatively warm day (I probably wouldn't enjoy this as much deep into the heart of summer) and the trails are not that difficult to get through. We spent probably around 3 hours here. Bring your student IDs if you have it, it's half price that way!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "o1IKKMxnl5lDR3-z4SucgA", "review_id": "4bAwIG9MAblI2YcW5hZlXA", "text": "A lovely place to visit while in or near Phoenix.  The Desert Botanical Garden is serene and beautiful. It gives you the opportunity to see things many of us are not familiar with, especially if you're from the east coast.\n\nThe large variety of cacti and flowers is somewhat breathtaking. Even on hot days, there are patches of shade around to get some relief from the sun.  Although there are water fountains throughout the trail, the water is very warm, so think about bringing your own and don't forget a hat!\n\nSavings Bonus:  They offer a AAA discount which saved us $3(?) per person.\n\nIts a great was to spend a morning or afternoon.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D4-0xGve18qMPnWQgMTbyQ", "review_id": "NWjs0pvoLoLp47hKZ2WH7Q", "text": "Great place to visit.   Urge you to visit the Desert Botanical Garden.   Want to see desert plants in their habitat; this is the place to go.   Make the Desert Botanical Garden you next trip.       I know you will enjoy the visit.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2nXFEyQ06RfcdAXIPbxuwA", "review_id": "36FYiO4bJ2JT9t_233fWsg", "text": "When I want to go out but not spend $100 on entertainment and also get some exercise in at the same time and see some beautiful Arizona landscape, the Desert Botanical Gardens is the best place I can go. I enjoy walking around the Garden looking at all of the flowers in bloom and all of the different kinds of cactus. I also enjoy when they have different exhibits that you can see as you are wandering the garden. I really enjoyed the Chihuly Glass artwork that was displayed a few years back. \n\nProbably my favorite time of the year to come here is when they have the butterflies. They are so pretty and this year there were so many of them! We went this last weekend on my day off and the weather was perfect and we just had a great time. I also get to brush up on my photography skills here the best because I can take some amazing pictures of flowers and butterflies. \n\nIf you want to see what the Arizona desert is all about, you need to come here to experience it first hand. Its not only about dirt and cacti. There are flowers galore as well.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2LCrT_BOJvGV4xi_lmoRcA", "review_id": "EQ97jnsVidFA9v5-eGKwRg", "text": "I love the garden.  I go walking here 3-4 nights a week, because I work close by.  I have a couple of spots I love to sit and commune with nature.  I can't tell you, because then I'd have to kill you.  Bunnies, frogs, lizards, quail...love to watch the wildlife.  I keep missing the king snake, who lives near the patio cafe.  I only wish people would realize it's a garden, not a playground or amusement park.  Modulate your voices, please!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "CmVxtdhFW707wSEPwAZVRw", "review_id": "4IlT24kgvttYsTBcoiLruA", "text": "At the DBG's for the first time ever a couple of months ago to check out the venue for my daughter's wedding. From the very beginning, Amber that young lady who worked with us was professional, on the ball and organized...far more than I can say about the wedding planner. I believe she must be the park's event coordinator and totally rocked it. \n\nThe place is truly beautiful, so different from what a \"traditional\" garden looks like. Read the other reviews and the other folks will give you a much better idea of the type of plants, bugs, small animals, or as my granddaughter loudly proclaimed \" the birds with the hats!\" \n\nThere were four other wedding going on the afternoon (4/29/11) but we never really heard much except for some far away music. Signs were clearly posted leading the way to the wedding site *and the rehearsal the night before) and the restrooms were exceptionally clean and pleasant to use. \n\nThere was a very large room with shuttered windows and AC where my daughter and her wedding party dressed and a smaller, similar room where the groom and his group readied themselves. After the wedding, as the chairs and such were put away, the entire group came back to the same area which is a small courtyard and had a cocktail hour. \n\nMy daughter and her husband were married in the far back arena where they have the outdoor concerts and therein lies the only reason this wonderful place does not get five stars. \n\nIf you have your wedding at this particular site, park your car in the dirt lot that is adjacent to the unloading area. It is the first right as you come into the park and has a sign posted that reads \"Service area only.\" I understand that during the afternoon the park may want you to stroll leisurely through the park enjoying the natural beauty of the place but at the end of a very long day, it would've been so much better to park in back and take a 5 min. walk as opposed to an agonizing 15 min. stroll. \nIt was incredibly hard for some of the older folks in the group making their way back to the cars and by the time the wedding ended, it was late and the only rangers we saw were on our way out. \n\nIt was also very dark there and the lights on the canopy over the wedding table did not come on for a long time but eventually they did and it was truly breathtaking (you may want to have someone be the on the watch for this so the wedding party doesn't eat in the dark.) Lovely place to have a party or wedding, parking not so great. \n\nThank you DBG for making my daughter's wedding so very memorable!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vhxFLqRok6r-D_aQz0s-JQ", "review_id": "iwHeIfwSsuczGOvkMzoQRw", "text": "Love this place. it is so peaceful and beautiful.  Came here as part of a large business function.  We were taken on a quick tour of the trails.  I've been here previously and taken in the butterfly garden (totally worth the extra you pay).  It has rotating events and art that is changing.  I love coming here for the special events such as Chocolate and Chile fest.  Getting a drink in one of the gardens and watching the sun set is one of the most relaxing and romantic ways to spend a quiet evening.  A must see for locals and guests alike.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "s9rONiyCuf9t5zL5PHs4wA", "review_id": "loTnN4HIXH3rRiYm7QU0kQ", "text": "Wow. There are no words and yet so many words to describe what desert botanical garden is all about. The best time is to visit in the spring, after a winter of sufficient rainfall. Cacti bloom every year but wildflowers along the pathways and scattered throughout the gardens only bloom when there's been rain in the months prior to warm weather. This year is spectacular. So many flowers and so exotic, even if you've seen desert landscapes all your life.\n\nThe butterflies are on show and well worth the $3.50 extra to enter their tent. And abundant wildlife to boot! In the few hours we were here I saw jack rabbits, quails, butterflies, humming birds, iguanas, lizards...\n\nDesert Botanical Garden is not only one of the best things to do in Phoenix, but for those interested in botany, it's one of the best botanical gardens in the world.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "2LCrT_BOJvGV4xi_lmoRcA", "review_id": "eKTIiRAyj799kpXSwoDtjg", "text": "Please, if you want to experience the DBG at its best, DON'T go on the free 2nd Tuesday of the month.  Find a friend with a membership and go on any other night of the month.  I went tonight for one of my regular forays after work, not realizing it was freeloader night.  The place was so crowded with people who really didn't know how to behave (or make their kids behave) in a cultural venue.  Voices were so loud and activity was so high that the garden inhabitants stuck to the underbrush.  I know it's a plant place, but I really enjoy watching the rabbits and birds and listening to the toads in the oasis.  I barely even saw any birds this evening...just two quail, a few hummingbirds...no roadrunners or woodpeckers.  No reptiles, only 3 rabbits, but no ground squirrels.  It makes a huge difference when there are lots of loud people all over the garden.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VPXgY9lGJF3XC4ZpusxNuA", "review_id": "XGu26gf4zlPHUc2F-JOFvw", "text": "Such a beautiful place! I really love learning about the native plants and getting to see them displayed and highlighted to their best advantage. Anyone who doesn't think the desert can be beautiful needs to come here. In fact, all AZ residents should really come here at least once. As long as the weather is nice, walking the paths at your own pace (hopefully with someone you love) is a great way to spend an afternoon. \n\nI agree with some of the other reviewers that now that the price has gone up to $15, it does make it a little less practical. But it is still a great option for those occasions when you have friends in from out of town or on holiday weeks when you need a fun activity that the whole family will enjoy. I was contemplating getting a membership but they are quite expensive and you still don't even get in for free to the special events like Avant-Garden or the evening concerts so it is just not worth it.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1fFt8FJ8rMQC4loPztBHkg", "review_id": "AHOxdT_5jI94RFW5GKtDRw", "text": "Meh-  Basically what I learned from this Garden is that there are several types of cacti in the desert.  We walked through and it was nice, but I'm not really one for nature to begin with so all I noticed were prickly pairs everywhere.  The cacti weren't all in bloom yet either.  \n\nDessertscape doesn't really tickle my fancy, but the paths were clearly marked and great place for some nice pictures.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZA5F3YuOP61CeaNERwX9_g", "review_id": "T1oHT_kRdDtLfQXXps9gsQ", "text": "Sometimes, living in the desert, we forget that there are a lot of unique and beautiful plants that share this arid landscape with us.  Given the rising temperatures in Arizona, I would recommend bringing a bottle of water and wearing shorts.  Also be sure to bring your camera! There are so many types of cactus and beautiful desert flowers to take pictures of that you will regret not documenting it. Also be sure to go early if it's approaching summer. While there are drinking fountains along the winding paths of the garden it still gets pretty hot in the sun. There is a butterfly house that will be opening up in September which I can't wait to see, there is a little gift shop that sells many different types of desert plants, and very friendly and knowledgable staff.  While I was there I saw a turtle and a toad in their pond, tons of butterflies in the wildflower area, and a snake that was wondering around like a tourist, taking in the sites. Take the kids and the family and share the hidden beauty of the desert together, or go alone with your iPod and your camera.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ELzKYmr0EXuCUG-gKgBGpQ", "review_id": "4Y3XZnPh751rm-XUdZkLHw", "text": "Great place to spend 3 or 4 hours. Took a free guided tour. The guide was good but he had to keep wasting our time with corny jokes. Could have seen much more if he just stuck with the gardens. No idea that mama quail with her chicks, Cardinals, lizards, ground squirrels etc. Stopped for lunch at the outdoor cafe and it was decent and not overpriced. All of us liked our salads. Gift shop was nice also. A bit pricey but that is to be expected.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kiL8inOENuxBRJjknd7aNw", "review_id": "WFwIrudpKsQ3y-U7d5tW5A", "text": "We got married in the amphitheater and it was beautiful, intimate and perfect! Pictures turned out so pretty too, one of the prettiest places in AZ! It only cost 800 and we did the ceremony only. We had about 100 people there, they said it could seat 125 but I think it could seat a lot more as the crowd looked scarce at our wedding. They did a great job, ranging from arranging everything to the day of the wedding. I don't really have any complaints. Main thing is that if you are walking down the trails get ready to get your dress very dirty. I wish I would have bustled it or had a carpet down.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "C4Exd92gDae5oCBIZMoeFg", "review_id": "eIzIjgCmL_tgMaJkLccPTw", "text": "We went here on our anniversary with some culture passes from the library. These allow you to get in free as long as you visit within a week of checking out the culture pass. I am so greatful to the Botanical Garden's for partiipating in this. It was our 5th anniversary, and our wedding was at the Cleveland Botanical Gardens. We thought it would be nice to visit and compare. \n\nWe went early, but I still should have brought a hat. \n\nThe glass sculptures are amazing and you HAVE to try the Prickly Pear Iced Tea! It's unsweetened and 'infussed' with the essense of the flower, so you don't get the sugar of the fruit but the flavor is great. They need to bottle this stuff....maybe they do? Didn't see any in the gift shop though. \n\nThe staff was very friendly, and gave us great advice, and stopped to take our picture as well. \n\nMy only real complaint is the lack of indoor exhibits. I think there was one closed butterfly exhibit and a closed auditorium (Don't know what they use that for). \n\nLoved the hummingbirds, butterfly's, and took many great pictures!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VQhjIbG_rQBXRm2w0k1eYw", "review_id": "R5TC6WjFKAdDK_eldr_qdw", "text": "Came here for the flashlight tour which was very interesting, could have had some more wildlife out for people to see but very cool.  Don't come here during the middle of the day it's HOT!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "-JlJf9qe79b07GB24-h6jA", "review_id": "vloSy0-v0s5L6RDS9_sMpg", "text": "This place is amazing!  I'm from the Northeast, so I had no idea there were so many varieties of desert plants.  The cacti, the trees, the flowers...everything was stunning.  I spent hours walking around with my family and could easily have stayed longer, but we had my sister's baby out with us and he was ready for a nap.  Not all the members of the group were as enthusiastic about Botany as I am, but everyone had a great time.\n\nThe Chihuly art display at the entrance is gorgeous.  We also watched a very interesting glass blowing demonstration.  The views of the mountains are breathtaking.  I took over 600 photos during the first visit here alone.  This is a must see attraction for visitors and residents of the Phoenix/Scottsdale area.  I would love to go when the butterfly exhibit is happening and when the cacti are blooming.\n\nThe trails are not too well marked and a bit confusing, so if you plan to hike (as we did, and it was fabulous), ask for a map when you buy your tickets or download the trail guide from their website.\n\nMy parents are members and they tell me that the Gardens offer lots of fun classes and demonstrations for children and adults.  \n\nThe first time I visited, it was in February, so it was not too hot and we were able to spend the entire day there.  Obviously, in the summer you'd want to visit in the early morning or evening when the heat is less oppressive.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Dy0TlPiYwx4a5tUwMqPMFA", "review_id": "pyA_ydyeYPNTznJLy3IAww", "text": "During a recent business trip, I visited the Desert Botanical Gardens & had the best time! Wow, what a fabulous place! Although it was a very hot day (it was 112F), I walked around for about 3 hours & enjoyed every sweaty minute of the experience! So much to see & learn, that's for sure! Althoug the gardens are situated very close to the airport, it felt as though I was  actually in the desert! \n\nWhat amazed me the most was the sheer magnitide of plant & animal life that exists in such a climate! Amazing! During my visit, I happened to see several small critters munching on the cacti & interestingly, each one was unique.\nA word of caution though, you really need to be prepared to take on the intense heat. The exibits are nearly all outdoors & some have very little shade, so be sure to take plenty of water & sunscreen. I made the mistake of carrying a large bag with me during my visit which became a big pain in the butt very quickly, so only carry what you absolutely need with you. Have fun!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "D5J4mKahKvUBJUTWanZwdA", "review_id": "EeDD5o89JSLzyuybPbBd0Q", "text": "The Desert Botanical Garden is hands down the greatest place to get away in the city. 5 reasons you need to become a member.\n\n1. The beauty of our Desert Landscape. The park is so well laid out with numerous spots to sit and relax whether under a cactus or mesquite tree or by one of the numerous water features thru out the park.\n \n2. The Fall concert series. The Garden brings in great musicians at night under the stars in the cool Phoenix air. Enjoy a bottle of wine, Spanish guitar and nibble on the catered Arcadia Farms. We have so much fun at these events and try to make as many as we can.\n\n3. Dia de los muertos. Another great event held at the Gardens. We had a blast as the Gardens goes all out celebrating the day of the dead. Amazing food, local artist, theater and the final procession.\n\n4. Chocolate and Chili Festival. Yes, they go great together. Tons of Chocolatiers and music. A must for any chocolate lover.\n\n5. The Luminaries (Holidays). Had the greatest Christmas memories enjoying the large number of musical groups and beautifully lit luminaries (Yes with candles, don't know how long it takes to light those). This will get you in the Christmas/Holiday mood.\n\nThe Desert Botanical Gardens takes the beauty of the harsh desert environment and turns it into an oasis filled with music, spirits, food and light. We will be members for as long as we live here.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IhcTLLWKS6ZiNyIX9oQQPQ", "review_id": "hVHh3uis2Va3AISeNw9ihQ", "text": "Infinite stars for this place.  It is beautiful and so peaceful.  I went to the big bug exhibit yesterday first thing in the morning.  The employees were very welcoming and greeted us everywhere we went.  The exhibits are really fun and creatively displayed.  Also, the garden has really improved over the years with remodeling and the general layout.  Just beautiful.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hlRqMmotfAVD90fub0uWkA", "review_id": "OkkNQBaNYGUDvbLHRA4cgg", "text": "Beautiful desert garden\nThis is a must see if you've never been to Phoenix. Beautiful examples of Desert wildlife and fauna. I saw rabbits, dove and wild quail scurring around, seemingly oblivious to park visitors. It takes a couple of hours to see it all, so wear comfortable shoes. Beautiful examples of several types of cactus and desert wild flowers. Go in Late March, Early April, when the desert is in bloom. You can litterally smell the sage in the air. \n\nIf you go during the Summer, go as early as possible, Phoenix gets very hot. Late March, early April is good time to go, when the desert blooms.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IajbWwj6l-KHrfSEwZBLgw", "review_id": "TL6Uy2AtsQdUIn8G76DLQg", "text": "This place is just magical.  The garden has thousands of desert plants and Cati that you've never seen before or could imagine exists. It really takes you into a different world.  The landscape goes on for miles, with all sorts of winding trails that makes you feel like your on an adventure hunt. The staff are super friendly and helpful.  I've gone during the day and for the flashlight tour... Flashlight tours are really different and put a little adventure into finding animals in the dark, but defiantly go during the day time to be able to enjoy all the pretty blooming flowers.  If you are a photographer you will never want to leave.  If you live or are visiting the valley do yourself a favor and visit..", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H9Pub64JNgIs7l2Iu_sGYg", "review_id": "XPjnCbPmp9xi38AgnNieDQ", "text": "I agree with Ian below as well. The Moonlight Masquerade event was the worst planned event I've ever attended. There was absolutely no theme concept, the music was atrociously paired (and half of the acts were unlistenable), they quickly ran out of food, drinks, and souvenirs within 45 minutes, and THE TICKETS WERE 60 FRIKKIN DOLLARS!!! \nThe Botanical Garden was quickly becoming a great cultural institution for it's well planned and designed events, its great variety of performers and entertainment, and its ties to the arts community in the valley. I have heard from ex-volunteers that all the talented people in the events department have quit or been fired in the last six months because the dimwit department heads don't want to lose their jobs. They are now breaking contracts with performers, treating guest artists and garden staff poorly, getting cheap and poor quality entertainment, and mis-planning their events. It's too bad. Looks like a bunch of fools are running the place now and I am disappointed because DBG has the potential to be a real cultural institution in Phoenix - a city that has far too few.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s1Skvk3sRkTHdp4V3cK8XQ", "review_id": "ELEHks6v4Pirjg3Nrc2n5A", "text": "A Valley Treasure!! Make sure to bring visitors here, especially if you have friends who visit from overseas. Beautiful layout and architectural compliments. Go in the early morning when the desert is waking up for an inspiring day...", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "5lq4LkrviYgQ4LJNsBYHcA", "review_id": "2koHv6fKq5XUiHiU9QInfQ", "text": "Unreal - just go, especially if you are a tourist.  I never in my life realized just how many types of cacti there were until I went here and the educational aspects of the Desert Botanical Garden are myriad without being preachy.  Yes it is hot, but shade is available and drinking fountains abound.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ST8Yzlk2MqKlcaLqL2djBg", "review_id": "EXo1g4KBYYGD1IcT4X7Ohw", "text": "every time i've come here, it has been a wonderful experience. the grounds are so, so, so beautiful. all the cactus gardens and walking paths and interpretive trails...it's all amazing. \n\nwe've done the Luminaries, a Yelp Party, sent the parents here, and I've done 2 of their annual plant sales. which by the way are extremely well laid out and absolutely full of DBG experts that can answer any and all questions regarding the plants they are selling. like, did you know it's best to plant that new saguaro in the same facing direction as it was dug up from the garden? i did not know that! \n\nvery cool place to check out, take out of town visitors, really anything!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZqoYyGqAPybOMci3446Fmw", "review_id": "SOMzyzNDNA4a_Sv4vhkplw", "text": "Came here for the Masquerade party in September.  A beautiful night.\nIn general the DBG is a wonderful place we always enjoy coming to, especially when the Monarch Butterflies are here.\nThe Luminaries are always good too", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 12, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "uNbB1uR4EBhmygUc3IfPAw", "review_id": "b_dQMGzm0aS1hUg2JW6Dfg", "text": "Rules to go by if you are considering to come by here:\n\n1. Don't ever ever come here on a day that is hot. Nope. Don't even try. I think I almost had a heat stroke walking on the brick trail with a stroller in tow.\n\n2. If you're not into an all cacti arrangement, this place is not for you. That's all they HAVE. Don't be surprised. The Butterfly Exhibit only have monarchs. I was hoping for something a little more special than that, at least some swallowtails, come on!\n\n3. The admission is $18 for adults now. Luckily I am a student and students are $10 to get in. Bring your student ID's, people! $3.50 additional to get into the Butterfly exhibit.\n\n4. The place is very very well kept, clean, and have tours and staff that know what they're talking about.\n\n5. The Great Pumpkin Festival makes it more worth you're money to come in the fall time, (the entrance fee for the festival is free with the garden admission). Plus, all the arts and crafts, games, hayride, petting zoo, and 1 pumpkin is free to take home. Food, drinks, and pony rides are not free obviously.\n\nThis pretty much sums it up!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4qciXq3RqNXXbSXqiBrQ-w", "review_id": "thkIq2G0o6lAzKJmROc3TQ", "text": "I had NO idea there were THAT many varieties of cactus!\n\nThis is a great place to go during the day, when you are awaiting for your red eye flight back to the East Coast, you won't see anything like it east of I-95!\n\nTips:\n\n1. Try to go as early as you can, before the full desert sun comes out. \n\n2. Bring water, a hat or an umbrella (parasol)..it gets hot (see #1)\n \n3. Admission is $18, and an AAA discount is available.\n\n4. Bring a camera!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qQns9dP75RNOWOVWI_ZKZw", "review_id": "-Eeq6leyBZibnJScCb6a1w", "text": "I've been to DBG two times. It is a nice place to go to be outside, see various desert vegetation, and take photos. The second time I went on a Monday, which was great, because the park was not crowded at all. There is a main trail in the park, which takes about 30-60 minutes to tour. There are also several smaller trails and side-exhibits to explore. The butterfly tent has different butterflies at different times of the year and is a great place for macro photos. DBG is a nice place to make an annual visit. I recommend going on a day that is not too hot and making sure that your skin is well covered. It seems that weekdays may be less crowded, which is great for photographers.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "qhooXf7Uh8NP3mX6YG3Drw", "review_id": "ANaGwB8tVAc1qM1QAJecsQ", "text": "Just an amazing spot if you love the great outdoors. Serene, picturesque, and beautiful. If in the Phoenix area this is another place that is a must visit. As we were there a few days ago the weather was perfect - in the 70's in the sun, and in the high 50's at night. I would not suggest doing this garden in the summer unless you want to pass out from the heat. \n\nThat being said, the Desert Botanical Garden is a huge spread of land housing every variety of cacti you could ever want to view. Seriously, this place is all about cactus and not much else, but what they have here is breathtaking. From the smallest to the huge building-like varieties, to sculptures and fountains, this place has a wonderment of things to view.\n\nAs we were here on a Tuesday afternoon we had the place to ourselves. After the sun went down we were the only ones there walking around at night. We felt alone for almost three hours. At night there are sections which are illuminated by small lights, trails to walk, and places to sit and relax. There is also some critters hopping and slithering around too, but none threatening. You really feel as if you are alone in a desert forest walking around here. This week they also had giant bug sculptures in different parts of the park that were fun to look at. Giants ant on a mountain made it look like a giant ant hill. \n\nAt $18 admission it is a good deal. Staff is super friendly and helpful. You can stay as long as you want. They also have events and movie viewing nights here. Butterfly exhibit is also on on location to walk through. Definitely recommended for a nice day out or an early evening to explore a bit of beauty.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "t3qsjX7YCa3z0vO8mODmQQ", "review_id": "CH5L4XHhrFygsWQA3IK_Ww", "text": "No shade to speak of here folks so make sure your hat is wide and your heat tolerance is high. We were lucky and went in November.\nNot a lot of flowers but for someone who is not use to terrain it is really neat.\n\nThe tour is free and really just 5 steps in a circle. The elder man was very knowledgeable and talked too slow for a fast pace world. If I wasn't so eager to get out exploring then maybe I could focus more. I did learn a few things from him but do not expect he is going to take you anywhere but a few steps (I am not kidding.) This is not a tour of the garden in any way. \n\nThe food was great at the cafe. I had a wonderful roast beef sandwich with great flavors in it. \n\nThe views were fantastic! \nThe creosota bushes smelled wonderful as it just rained and the hut made of it was fantastic to stand in and just breath that wonderful smell.\n\nNotes: I would appreciate more place-cards. We spent much of the time trying to figure out what was what there. As their were not many flowers this time of year, maybe to have some of the volunteers around to answer questions would be a good idea?  Just throwing it out there.\n\nThe gift shop had a great variety of herbs, Arizona style gifts, gracious shopkeepers willing to help, and many many plants to take home.\n\nTLDR: Worth the visit if this is your thing. I enjoyed myself but I love nature and it's amazing \"live\" art pieces strewed through out the dessert canvas.  I learned a lot about the flora here in Arizona.  Expensive, $18.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0RrgEy-Yk1kWvAXEbOG5Nw", "review_id": "mu6fheOoxabnqQr7JfCFvw", "text": "This place is fantastic! Now mind you I wouldn't go here when it is summer in the city - oh heck no! - but when it's not as hot it is great to go and see. Make sure you take some water with you and apply your sunscreen because even though we went when it was in the 70's we did get some sun and hubs got some red!  Oh, and do wear good walking shoes as there is a lot of ground to cover here. \n\nYou have an amazing array of cacti and other succulents.  The herb garden wasn't all that hot to me but it's there.  They have the volunteers out in different spots who will show you what this plant was used for and things like that.  There was a flute player out the day we went who captivated niece for a good long while.  It is not all flat ground, you will walk a bit uphill at some spots.\n\nThe giant insect statues were pretty cool to see but it was just the scenery period that was breath taking.  When the cacti are in bloom it has really got to be amazing.  Throughout the garden there are spots where they have information about the plants or the animals that are around and there are spots that have seats and shade; very necessary if you are really taking in the entire garden.\n\nWe were very fortunate as we got to see hummingbirds, cottontails, quails, squirrels, and a road runner.  It costs $18 for adults to get in UNLESS you have reciprocal membership from another garden.  We do, we got in free, woohoo!!!  \n\nIf you are into the plant - and animal - life of the southwest then this is a place I highly recommend, just stay on the path and be careful when you back up to take a picture!  I'm still snickering about the fairy duster plant. Does this mean the plant dusts fairies or the fairies use it to dust with??  Too cute!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SoVGj-khZsYtZ0RyRx7cmg", "review_id": "yfzE0FZ5v6rrKlo-QGBIGw", "text": "this is a great place, i love the layout, the docent's are helpful and willing to answer questions even if you are not on a tour. we were in Phoenix for vacation and this was a nice stop, we were there in November so the weather was nice, i can't imagine in the summer. if i lived in Phoenix i would by the yearly pass seems a better value, then you could enjoy all year, just like we do here at the world famous San Diego Zoo.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zUrdAmspJ398Dv5QBZQcRQ", "review_id": "e7wBCQTHMRePI040jIha6Q", "text": "Always fun for the entire family, and they especially have great seasonal events, like Luminarias.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "767cjq7kssU8Cok605W1ng", "review_id": "gsXiQMddaM9jX_XMuJ9Lng", "text": "Great if you want to spend $18 to see lots and lots and lots of cactus.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J2YM0tXQKmOF6RtVIzH8-A", "review_id": "h9lt2cXREX3_MwoeQYeSqQ", "text": "Kinda spendy, but a very nice way to kill an afternoon.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Uc3GE4DYvAS8pzEf2yxcEA", "review_id": "4prLVUpm_kNeF9VLD28MYQ", "text": "This is a beautiful place to wander.  My family and I love going in the Spring, when everything is blooming and the weather is perfect!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Lzug6WSdwzdGECzcgHPEyw", "review_id": "TJ5dBIFTRjmnxfR_0QTC6Q", "text": "Wow, what an overhaul! I haven't been here for 12 years and wasn't looking forward to returning ;-p They really ramped up the place - paved walking trails, a multitude of cacti, wildflowers, and other plants I had no idea existed. \n\nThe guides giving informative talks were actually nice, knowledgeable and entertaining, it was the first time I didn't bolt! Well managed and organized and offered arrows where to go (thank heavens!). \n\nMy mother in law (and myself, who am I kidding?!) would have appreciated a twinkie stand here and there, but was really well landscaped. Only negative was the price - $18 pp. Good thing I had my student ID from 18 million years ago and the sun hid my grey hair, else I would have had to forgo dinner to get in! ;-)\n\nDefinitely a do for out of towners and locals.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "M93I4fHwf99NmT_xz8C0gA", "review_id": "7WkgG0TGXn7Alph_Tw-r1Q", "text": "What a great place to walk, learn about the desert flora and relax.  I can't believe that I have lived in Phoenix for over ten years and this is the first time I made it to the Botanical Gardens.  I've always heard it was a wonderful place that is known as one of the best desert gardens in the world.  It truly is a world-class venue.  I guarantee I will be walking these gardens often.  But first I will have to purchase an annual membership because the $18.00 entry fee will get expensive very quickly even though it sure was worth every cent.\n\nThe Desert Botanical Gardens cover about 140 acres located next to Papago Park and the Phoenix Zoo. Established in 1939, the garden now has more than 50,000 plants, about one-third of which are native to the area, including species which are rare, threatened or endangered. Several ecosystems are represented: a mesquite bosque, semi-desert grassland, and upland chaparral.\n\nThe entire venue is impeccably maintained and spotlessly clean!  I can tell the people of Phoenix take great pride in the jewel of the desert. \n\nThe gardens have five trails; the main trail is called the Desert Discovery Loop. Then branching off from this central trail are the plant and people of the Sonoran Desert loop, the Sonoran Desert nature trail, the center for desert living trail and the desert wildflower loop.  \n\nDuring my time spent at the gardens I encountered desert wildflowers, abundant wild life such as humming birds, butterflies, rabbits, roadrunners, ground rodents and countless  varieties of other birds along with herbs and plants used for food, medicine, shelter and other cultural purposes and cactus so many cactus varieties!\n\nThe botanical gardens are so well thought-out that the best way to describe the venue as a whole is simply a work of art!  Oh, did I mention there are wonderful works-of-art scattered through-out the gardens.  Right from the beginning, you know this is someplace special as before you even enter the gardens you come upon a wonderful man made rock formation with three incredible Chihuly glass sculptures titled Desert Towers!\n\nThere is a lot of walking to be done here but the designers have obviously made your comfort a priority.  There are drinking fountains everywhere, several restrooms, a caf\u00e9, nice secluded / shaded sitting areas and benches along all the trails.  \n\nMy recommendation is: make a day of this, take your time, look everywhere, take photographs, have lunch at the patio caf\u00e9, drink lots of water (you are in the desert), put on some comfortable walking shoes and enjoy the show!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j6Ig9V60wygB2QnadP5jqg", "review_id": "5Q8DCntHKQHnDf9QM54VaA", "text": "This place is WAY bigger than I thought it would be.  Still, the $18 regular price seems a little steep.  Definately get a map because the winding paths make it easy to miss areas.\n\nWe had a great time and spent 4 hours in fantabulous weather walking around the gardens.  The gift shop has some very unique items.\n\nI recommend taking the official tour - we got a lot of great info during the tour that we would have never known before.\n\nTry to get to the outdoor cafe area before crowds get there around mealtime in order to see the wildlife that lives in the hillside.  Quail, jackrabbits, lots of other birds too.  The staff tells us that after dark is also a great time to see some animals.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C2ifD_22XcSfUey3fcGlKg", "review_id": "nb9dzDNsYgJjITHUvJopBw", "text": "Probably one of the best botanic gardens I've been to. It has many different species and almost rivals the Chicago botanic gardens.\n\nThe price is steep to me. The layout of the gardens makes it an enjoyable walk and is pretty easy to navigate. It's like one big loop with 4 other loops branching off the main one. Each has something slightly different but towards the end there are only so many cacti you want to see!\n\nOf course, there were aloe and agave plants as well and it was laid out and maintained well.\n\nThis is another place to wile away a half day, possibly not so much if it was really hot but the weather was perfect for us in Feb.\nWho knew the plants could be sooooo big!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dlcDKOOlGeQ7Cu-6tAiHYg", "review_id": "RkgJ6Ik82oxqkHYyEl4hPg", "text": "Went at sunset in time to walk one of the unlit trails, then did the main trail by lighted path. They also allowed us to observe a glass blowing class in session. I think it is the best botanical garden I've been to.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "guGjet7TkuIngeHE-14giw", "review_id": "w6BgT1N5I-A2RGtFag5CgQ", "text": "I love going here and taking pictures.\n\n\nThe last time I was there, I heard this beautiful flute music off in the distance.\n\nI followed it all thru the gardens, back and forth, thru all the winding paths, until I came upon this lil old dude sitting on a blanket with all these hand carved Native American Flutes laying about.\n\nStayed a while, chilled and soaked up the ambience.\n\nA beautiful day for sure.\n.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IsS1Af1iUgO3xHATc4xM6A", "review_id": "kQMwnYgCBvTyu2WJQcUBHA", "text": "Great place to spend a lazy Sunday.  Also great place to take visiting friends and family.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6eO_5oAZZfHRJ_q9UyWMuw", "review_id": "-UaDBtlJtKcXDvJmEhzz7A", "text": "Beautiful. One of the top botanical gardens I've visited. The landscape is elegant and rugged at the same time. I'm not a professional photographers, but this place can make you and your point and shoot seem like a pro. I think the price is a tinge steep ($18/adult), but I think it's worth the visit. I wish I had taken the guided tour. I heard great things about it!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-o3uGadqen-bc1HjMx_8Bw", "review_id": "aeMfHIacdHPbRjU1-ONrtA", "text": "You don't have to be a plant nerd to enjoy this place, just a nature lover. If you come here without your camera, you'll regret it. I love the desert and I'm a native to AZ and I like coming here to see and learn about the more exotic stuff, like cape aloes, for instance. \n\nThis place really immerses you in the cultural element of AZ. (Somebody already mentioned that they have native flute players.) They have live bands here, they serve alcohol here (and it's still good for kids and fieldtrips). They serve fancy, cold coffee here. Yes, the price is steep. They have a butterfly exhibit that you pay separately for and the steep price is the reason why I think the exhibit should be included in the regular fare. I went here a couple of times when they had the Chiluly art exhibit. (Remember your camera!) They have an annual plant sale with proceeds going to conservation around the state. \n\nThis park is not as big as some have suggested. I know my way around. Don't worry about the map. It's FUN to get lost in this place. The trails are not as up and down as they are at the zoo on the other side of the hill, but rather flatter and easier for older folks. The trails are crowded in March. Try to go on a weekday.\n\nThey have botany classes you could take for an extra fee. They teach gardening. I think it would be AWESOME if again, they would include these as part of the regular fare. My beef is this - as somebody who's knowledgable in desert survival, it is really freakin' hard to find classes in such a thing. You have to search far and wide for this kind of information. I understand that people are sue happy and there's bound to be one dork in the class who's deathly allergic to palo verde seeds, but 1) that's what waivers are for 2) you don't have to try the seeds in class, just teach it. I think the DBG is one of the few places that are actually qualified to teach these types of classes and I think it would really set them apart from the other botanical gardens. \n\nI actually spotted a cardinal here. Don't see too many in Phoenix. They welcome volunteers. I recommend this place for a date.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LeUehvtwhD6s1Bcqo8XePQ", "review_id": "1dGUMKlPhYuPJ6i9ShctAA", "text": "The gardens are beautiful, but I am taking away a few stars because we were charged full admission even though the Butterfly exhibit was closed for a private party. \n\nFrom reading these reviews, it looks like the DBG used to charge a separate fee for the butterfly exhibit - that would make sense. I don't know why they stopped doing that.  We were very frustrated to go all the way out there on one of our vacation days (we live on the East Coast) and pay the full adult ticket fee, only to find our goal exhibit wasn't available to us.  And nowhere did it say up front that the butterfly exhibit was closed, nor did the person we spoke to on the phone that same day let us know it wouldn't be available.\n\nIf you aren't someone who went there specifically to see the butterflies, then I'm guessing you would have had a lovely experience. But I encourage you to call ahead and find out what is and isn't open before you commit your time to the DBG.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "n3Ze46ehctKD0TGAOi1MIA", "text": "Going to Desert Botanical Garden is the perfect field trip for a beautiful day like today... I've been to DBG a handful of times for events, exhibit openings, meetings, and of course Yelp In Bloom (a yelper party that I planned a couple of years ago)... but today I went with my son and we met some other friends with the sole purpose of checking out the butterfly exhibit.\n\nWe didn't get lucky enough to have a butterfly land on us, but we did see tons of gorgeous butterflies.  There were orange butterflies and yellow butterflies and striped butterflies, etc... The flowers in the pavillion are pretty to look at as well.  We visited the gift kiosk afterward and took home a butterfly finger puppet, which I know we will get tons of use from (only $6.25). The exhibit runs until May 13th, so don't miss it!\n\nAnd if you do find yourself with more time while you're there, definitely check out the design for a living world exhibit as well... I saw that when it first opened and it was really cool.  The photography alone is worth a visit.\n\nI just wish I had more time to explore DBG more often!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UM95OVPBnI_tz77hFpcieg", "review_id": "XkuzahbHnWx9lW-EF-k6FA", "text": "A great place, no doubt, but with admission at $18 per adult, it has the feel of an expensive tourist trap.  Why pay so much for someone to \"show you nature\"?\n\nMy suggestion: Go out and explore the desert on your own.\n\n-Hike in the Phoenix Mountains Preserve area. (One of many parks.)\n-Explore the saguaros and lush desert outside the city. (My favorite region is toward Florence Junction & Superior along US Highway 60.)\n-Visit a retail cactus farm. (There are many!)\n\nThen again, if you're a tourist and don't mind spending the money, go for it.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7s9BkBonSqGHdVkpC_qdbw", "review_id": "0YjWc19eogskwyGEkCy1sQ", "text": "I did a driveby of this place earlier in the day, and did some research.  I heard it closed at 8pm, and was told they have Chihuly glass on display.  That is all I needed to hear.\n\nParking was free, and was plenty of it- I managed to get a front row spot!  We got there around 5:30 pm, thinking there would be plenty of time to see everything...\n\nWell I was wrong!  It started to get dark around 6:30, and for that, I missed out on about 2-3 trails- that sucked because I wanted to see everything... Hopefully since it is daylight savings now, you can enjoy the gardens now at a later time...\n\nThe parts that I did see were fascinating, although at parts it did get kind of boring (we started from the left and worked our way around).  I was told there was even a concery there for the evening- which sounded cool- but I wanted to explore, having never been there.\n\nI would like to go back and see what the entire garden has to offer, since the desert portion at the Atlanta Botanical Garden just doesn't do it justice.\n\nI think it is cool how it is next to the zoo (which I didn't get to visit), and two parks.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qQBPEkrMCoQ4wSsofxBvDg", "review_id": "EoSQXvMqPIkKLEdC3lFcRg", "text": "What a neat place to visit and experience! Loved walking through the different trails (Wildflower loop, hummingbird area, desert area, etc.) and seeing the different plants that can survive in this environment. Not to mention all the birds and little critters you get to see along the way.\n\nDidn't rate 5 stars due to the cost of admission", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V2KKVxkfCeBbC3tVAPfEVQ", "review_id": "UY_sUbjetH9ah-KxZlZkpg", "text": "Our group of 4 adults went on the morning of Mar 14.  This is a spectatular display of desert garden items.  It is extremely well laid out and has items that will appeal to many tastes.  The volunteer staff are fantastic and their love of what they offer is apparent.  The entrance fees are somewhat high but you get value.  There are many places to rest, water is available throughout, toilet facilities are adequate.  There is a great gift shop.  Parking is very well managed.  We were here 20 years ago and were even more impressed this time.  No one should miss this attraction.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pxSJnxAYE6PwUiyvMIWSjg", "review_id": "WLDtwLnSwGd9KSBd2FLpUA", "text": "The Butterfly Exhibit was worth the trip.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "nkF7xDv8v-HITsU8KvrjNA", "review_id": "3dKuNAan7GqKpayziH84rg", "text": "On a beautiful day in Phoenix, my mom, sister and I made our way to the Botanical Garden to take in the fabulous flora of the desert.\n\nThe entrance fee is a wee bit pricey, but if you're not up for a hike in the nearby mountains but still want to see some gorgeous cacti and flowers, it may be worth the $18.\n\nFrom the moment you step into the gardens, you'll ooo and aah at every turn.  Beautiful wildflowers and fantastic cacti are everywhere to be seen.  There are several trails throughout the Gardens that take you on short journeys and away from the hustle of city life.  I come from deciduous forests, so I'm always impressed with the stark contrast of the desert and its flora and fauna.\n\nI could see myself coming here to clear my mind and enjoy the quiet beauty of a hummingbird buzzing from flower to flower.\n\nI haven't been to many botanical gardens, but I can only imagine that the Desert Botanical Garden is a unique and worthwhile experience.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u1fxUYcCZsiazNmczJh0hQ", "review_id": "ud77tTyIKLKIEcmUk1VaTw", "text": "Just went to DBG for the first time last weekend to test out a new camera. I can't believe it took me 5 years to get here. The grounds are beautiful , everything was in bloom for spring. The butterfly exhibit was so much fun. I am signing up as a member today . I plan to go back next weekend to visit my butterfly friends .", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ChW3-5hHevAi_dWBMYR81A", "review_id": "HhMxKJ8rGeooO-dfGg_lUw", "text": "My friend and I recently visited a friend in Scottsdale and we all scored Groupon tix for the DBG for $9 which makes it WELL worth it.\n\nWe really had a nice time walking around and chatting and enjoying the scenery. I've got a weakness for flower photos, so I was digging on the Wildflower path the most. There was a butterfly exhibit, but (from previous experience) I feel strongly that they are gigantic insects with pretty wings, so I stayed away.  We did see smaller butterflies along the paths, though, as well as hummingbirds. \n\nBummed that the website lists the Chihuly exhibit on the main page, yet it ended in 2009. Luckily, I saw most of it when it was in Boston last year, but it turns out there are a few pieces near the entrance.\n\nIt was a beautiful day in a beautiful place. If you're in the area, I highly recommend it!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Zw2HgpyTgJf-l2yOSWff5A", "review_id": "t_LaWnek2l2-b7e7YeA8yA", "text": "Amazing place! Originally looked at this for a wedding spot, but found ourselves taking more pictures and looking around at all of the beautiful gardens opposed to what we were originally there for lol! If you're in from out of town, its a must visit!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "obm8pDOUjBLWK1WQZ9IBHw", "review_id": "2KzHUmb-0PiySB8qYvsV7A", "text": "I went to the Desert Botanical Garden by myself the other day and had a blast! I used the complimentary audio tour and followed the path, stopping to listen to the interesting tid-bits as I went. I also went to the butterfly pavilion and watched the butterflies fly around eating and sunbathing, which is a very relaxing experience. All the people who work at the Garden were very nice, knowledgeable and friendly. If you don't have anything to do one day, I would definitely suggest going to Garden, even if you're by yourself (and they have student discounts!).", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sVs1Fi-oKH2PUgPIGncdvA", "review_id": "bDzJ5AtiKS0-C8XjOJ3XtA", "text": "Looooved this garden, it was very beautiful and peaceful, I couldn't stop snapping pictures. I was in luck because they had the butterfly exhibition, I felt like I was in a butterfly wonderland. :) great place to get inspired and have a peaceful walk.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "efn3kE6Xqp2dKg19FzA4Cw", "review_id": "wyNg9QktZV61trBvDLryPQ", "text": "My friends got married here two weeks ago and it was a beautiful venue. They even allowed all the guests to walk through the gardens before hand. Great place for families that live out of state so they can see the wonders of the desert.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y31fbbttanfrS5oSMvSqkw", "review_id": "_4H2Y_znUo_z1tlnNRvPwQ", "text": "The gardens are very cool and you can really learn a lot by taking a guided tour. They are well-maintained and there are tons of things (plants, animals, birds) to see, but I just don't think it's worth $18 to see, plus $3.50 more to see their butterfly garden. Maybe I'm just a tightwad, but paying almost $50 for two of us to walk around the gardens seemed steep. If I lived very close by I would definitely pay $65 for a membership and visit often because they have lots of shady areas to relax and read or have a picnic, but I don't so I probably won't be back.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5O4x5KS4hpQj0q21-Uh0WQ", "review_id": "wOAfcLa0WbptIkYXGPPRrA", "text": "The Gardens are quite beautiful - Especially during the spring.  The grounds are immaculately maintained, and the staff is very helpful......\n\nThe prices, though.....My goodness!  $18 for an adult.....Seriously?  The garden is nice, but yikes!  After a couple of hours and a few photos, I was done.  \n\nThey do have a cafe with packaged sandwiches, salads, etc, but once again, prices are high.\n\nStay away in the summer unless you want heatstroke - BRIING YOUR OWN WATER so you don't have to buy theirs!  Springtime is best, and be sure to get get a home equity loan before you arrive!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DXl1SBBYH5hJN32QiABqtw", "review_id": "jsFaN4GGcc00-F8kgyfDTg", "text": "Do you feel like finding out what it's like to die a slow and horrible death in the middle of the desert? If your answer is yes, then you should come here around noon or early afternoon in the summer and you'll know exactly how it feels like.\n\nOkay, so when I visited today, it's not even summer, and I took most of the precautions that were given on their website - I went to walmart and bought sunscreen, a hat, and a giant bottle of water. Was it enough? NO. I suggest that if you plan on going on a hot and sunny day, bring or rent an umbrella (they rent it out for $2) or go really early in the morning (or later at night) so you don't feel like you're getting burned to death. \n\n$18 for adult, $10 for student, $15 for seniors and it comes with a FREE AUDIO Guide. Now I didn't take one because I couldnt stand in one spot for more than a second, but it will make the trip more enjoyable, as looking at billions of cacti and not knowing that the differences are between them can get boring.\n\nTheir Gift Shop is closed until November. There are a couple of trails in there and they add up to approximate 1.5 miles. Depending on how much you love cactus and flowers, you could spend between 3 minutes to 3 hours in there. \n\nLet me say this one more time:\n- wear lots of sunscreen\n- wear sunglasses\n- wear a hat\n- bring water - preferably frozen ahead of time\n- bring an umbrella, or rent one\n\nIf you set aside the fact that it's deathly hot in there, the place is very serene and enjoyable.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fE5ojHhyXuRxKUJIewD6YA", "review_id": "R3Fj2nEH7iLe4ClLrbwQqQ", "text": "LOVE THIS PLACE!!! its a little over priced though which suck especially if you're a student as I am. This place is close to campus so you'd think they'd offer some kind of student discount, buuuuuuut the do NOT! its 18 bucks to go in and I love going here because I am a photographer but that adds up after awhile", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_2oYcAukTIaexAnsjUo9tg", "review_id": "c96W_rd99Blq4zl5eKYXgg", "text": "Under construction when I visited today, but still beautiful. Fellow botanical garden-ers were friendly. \n\nBottled water is not overpriced. At 1.50 a bottle, it didn't sting that I forgot to bring my own water.\n\nPark rangers are stern, silently watching and protecting our pic-a-nik baskets from any impending doom.\n\nWear your best, as there are tons of photographers running around. This could be your chance to get discovered - maybe your errant hand or part of your backpack will end up in some semi-famous hipster's Flickr!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "p4SNP70HYUpK_wXhRpIcFQ", "review_id": "gJn1tKitGqn-pl7TVWsQ7A", "text": "If you are looking to enjoy the beautiful serenity of the desert and not leave the city, then check out the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix. Set in Papago Park, next to the Phoenix Zoo, the Desert Botanical Garden features a wide variety of cacti, succulents, and other desert plants on extensive grounds. Many of these plants are native and some are exotic to the Sonoran Desert. They recently created a dramatic entrance, with a front display of large cacti, including saguaro, ocotillo, and organ pipe cactus, that greet you the moment you enter the Garden. The pathways are winding and wonderful, but not so rugged that a person in a wheelchair could not navigate the terrain. Some of the inclines lead you to remarkable views of the cityscape and the surrounding mountains. They also have an excellent gift shop. \n\nThe spring and early summer months, when the desert flowers bloom and it is not too hot during the day, are an excellent time of year to make a visit. Just as good are the holiday weeks in late November and early to middle December, when the Garden holds Las Noches de las Luminarias. This event is similar in concept to the Farolito Walk in Santa Fe, New Mexico, when luminarias (farolitos) line the walkways to softly illuminate your path, hot beverages are sold, and musicians perform throughout the Garden. The year that Chihuly's glass artwork was featured alongside the luminarias was just incredible.\n\nThe Desert Botanical Garden is a great way to spend the day and learn about the beauty of the desert. It is truly one of Phoenix's best offerings.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RyKKn7lV7StxDngkGt_6_w", "review_id": "HOm2osbRrGQwmJvLGcvWqQ", "text": "The garden is lovely and they do some fun events here. I have brought out of town guests here and I recently attended a wedding in the garden which was lovely. The luminarias in December are well worth a visit.\n\nThe cafe has some good food options and the prices are fair. Their plant sale is also very good and my mother goes every year. I can't wait for the temperatures to cool down a bit so we can go and enjoy the gardens some more!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jhXZSe0pLgW1b6m6Te8Icw", "review_id": "Z0Fha58VoDMapCShPhkINw", "text": "I've been here twice and actually enjoy the trails regardless of the insanely 108 degree temperatures. There are cafe's, rest areas, water fountains and restrooms strategically placed on the grounds. \n\nI however get bored easily with tour guides - and the one we had the second time was not very exciting - no disrespect to her because she was just being informative - but standing in one place in that heat just made me impatient. \n\nSo my fiance and I walked around each trail and did \"photoshoots\" - So I suggest that when you go during the summer - make it fun as far as pics. We didn't get a chance to go at night - but a day here was well spent. \n\nNote: There is a butterfly section in the garden but don't get your hopes up - we didn't see any during the summer.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "q09g5dIdYSDArnHjK2ov0Q", "review_id": "Alh05jqy5vIp4HwOouUmKg", "text": "I really love this place. I think the other reviewers have done a fantastic job of sharing what this place is all about. It's a little bit pricy, but that's no problem, just find yourself a groupon or one of the other many online deals this place offers. \n\nI saw lizards, owls, all sorts of birds and adorable bunnies. The butterfly garden when it's open is wonderful. I really enjoy going for a walk here at sunset, just bring a lot of water when roaming around the desert gardens.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hlhcx4gPu4jmTalbZLNc5A", "review_id": "JmRsNK6lSO-_aAw-YnfWXg", "text": "I love this place I have been here 2wice and it puts of the others in the country to shame. I hope that I can volunteer here.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_TD_Ig3ACArz8XtmViblrg", "review_id": "nRkFGqvrUHC2pf2PvU1VAQ", "text": "I enjoyed my visit.  We arrived shortly after sundown for the evening flashlight tour last week. While they do provide flashlights, bringing your own is advised.  For a botanical garden, I thought this place was pretty neat. The varieties of cacti and succulents that were present in the collection, as well as the informative displays (did you know that a saguaro cactus doesn't grow arms until it is at least 50 years old???) were top-notch.  Unfortunately, it was a bit hot, and the little kids (ages 6 and 4) that we went with could only make it through about 1/3 of the gardens before they were ready to get out of the heat.  \n\nI know some Yelpers mentioned that this place has a somewhat high admission price, which I didn't mind, as I believe the funds go to a good cause.\n\nOh yeah--they have an AAA member discount that isn't advertised--make sure to bring your card if you are a member.\n\nI was sad that the gift shop didn't stay open for the late tours. I am a magnet lover, and would have loved to pick one up for my collection.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TYSt-XW5z0UXj02v0eW56w", "review_id": "vCP73xr3lALWbVkLmTrlBw", "text": "Amazing plants, events and I love bringing out of town visitors.  As a resident of Phoenix, I've had a membership to the Garden for the last 2 years and I love it. The collection of cactii, century plants (agaves), aloe, and so much more is stunning.  I love the walking path, butterfly garden, flashlight tours and especially the Luminaries every Christmas.  The combination of music and the hand-lit luminaries is stunning and a great way to celebrate the season.  Definitely worth the visit, and if you can get in on any of their events (Chocolate & Chiles, music, etc...) they are wonderful!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mEimJ0tajMEVZxWqatGpKg", "review_id": "kCHB1Gz6Ffxa3Z_jA_d71w", "text": "Really beautiful!! Layout is easy to follow without missing anything. \n\nBest part: Lots of critters running around.\n\nWorst part: had to back track to get to the concession stand for a ice cold beverage", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z0_C4HRVvkLkyEsVGGMnkg", "review_id": "WFvL4hpmmBr5v0kyl-9NvA", "text": "A great way to spend a cool afternoon.  Unique to Phoenix with the various desert plants.  Stroll around the grounds.  Lunch is available.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LeLVu-ijElqWWPKG2QYy_w", "review_id": "R0pgBm83LqLwQupzg14G7Q", "text": "Well worth the visit.  I enjoyed it so much I signed up for a membership.  Will certainly visit frequently.  Definitely a must-see for Phoenix visitors.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "raMSkwLdZ-kFea1fTY_-Ew", "review_id": "7fjpBMEVR_RH2GStCJICJA", "text": "Love it here!  Art classes like the mosaic one I took a few years back are great.  The night tours in the summer are really *the* only thing to do in Phoenix during the summer other than the pool!  Luminarias are also *the* thing to do in Phoenix in December!!  Most of the year (except for the dead of summer), the butterfly exhibit is open...a draw for all children and lepidopterists.\n\nDefinitely consider joining if you can.  $75 for two people and $100 if you want free rentals of the scooters every time you go...especially handy if you're recovering a debilitating injury!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 14, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "WcAa-oCO7MvU-u2GdLxv-A", "text": "This is truly a treat in the Valley of the Sun. The Desert Botanical Garden provides a calm getaway from the hustle and bustle of the surrounding area. It's nice to visit during the day and browse several different exhibits throughout the park. However, my favorite part of the Desert Botanical Garden is that they offer a wide variety of lovely events throughout the year. In the fall, they host events like Beer in the Garden and Music in the Garden. In the winter, they host their well-known holiday event, Luminaris and in the spring they host a variety of Jazz in the Garden nights. Every event they organize is done well and provides a perfect evening out. \n\nIn addition to their wonderful events, I also really love their butterfly exhibit. The butterfly exhibit is charming and sweet. Plus, if you're lucky, you just might visit during a time when they are letting Monarchs loose in the exhibit and you might just get to let one free (hint: go in October). \n\nDBG is one of those places in the Valley that can easily be forgotten by locals but the grounds are beautiful and the events are a perfect activity!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-5r8_8w_6XHTEZ8nKhZZyA", "review_id": "3U8vzWfAgjvx_BMFf72OAA", "text": "Did you know there are over 2000 species of cactus? I thought there were, like, 5 basic kinds. I started taking pictures of all of them until I remembered: I really don't care that much about cacti.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WPpgplA0tnGn3E65Ng6aYg", "review_id": "E8zuiuFbLVGWNo--F1Nqkw", "text": "A definite MUST DO if you happen to be in Phoenix!!! If I lived in Phoenix, I'd be a member and a volunteer!!! :)\n\nAfter a full day of eating from the day before, I wanted to do a non food outing. My friend suggested the Botanical Garden which was a 30 minute drive from her place in Scottsdale. The parking lot was packed when we arrived at 930am. My friend was shocked at how crowded it was considering the past few times she'd been here, there'd been plenty of parking spots.  We eventually found a spot by following a couple who were walking back to their car. FYI parking is free but in cases where the parking lot is completely full you may have to wait it out OR possibly forgo visiting the Garden since the parking lot is the only place to park your car--there aren't any side streets to park on. \n\nAs we stood in line to purchase our tickets, surrounded by families with young children, we found out why it was so crazy busy:  the Garden was hosting \"The Great Pumpkin Festival\" which happened to be the same exact weekend we were at the Garden. This Festival offered plenty of activities for families: a hayride; pumpkin carving and decorating; a hay maze; a petting zoo; carnival games; and a free pumpkin for every child under 12.  How cute is that!!!\n\nAdmission for adults is $18. My friend had a 50% groupon for herself so her ticket was $9. A random guy came up to us and asked if we wanted his extra coupon that he and his family weren't using. I gladly accepted and once we got to the counter, my admission was free AND I also had FREE access to the butterfly exhibit which wasn't included in my friend's groupon deal. However the admissions guy ended up giving us 2 butterfly admission stickers--1 for me and 1 for my friend. Thanks random guy  & admissions guy for being nice and generous!!  \n\nOff we went to explore the Botanical Garden. My 4 favorite things during my visit:\n1) The Chocolate Flower: no joke this is a flower that smells exactly like chocolate; how did I not know about this?!  \n2) Upon walking further we approached some cacti that were enormously tall; think sequoia tree height (ok I exaggerate, but these cacti were the tallest I've ever seen). I was in awe.\n3) The random tidbits and interactive displays that provide useful information as to what you're seeing or the history behind it. \n4) The layout of the Garden was easy to follow and made it easy to not really miss anything. Upon entering the Garden there's main trail that loops around, but along the main trail there are 4 sub-trails that will loop you back where you turned off of the main trail. My favorite trail was the \"Plants & People of the Sonoran Desert Loop Trail.\" \n\nThe weather was warm but bearable. Bring bottled water, sunglasses, hats, and comfortable shoes since there's hardly any shade and most of the trails are dirt trails. We arrived at 9:30am and managed to see most of the Garden, including the Butterfly exhibit, by 11am. \n\nI absolutely loved visiting this place and wouldn't mind going again especially to the various events they host throughout the year...just another reason to re-visit Phoenix!!! :)", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "F9hl4Dn1Ube3A6NShgfXmw", "review_id": "ub_v5Mn434Rotj6_O7cQqA", "text": "This is a nice way to spend a day off. Especially if, like me, you're from a place that doesn't have desert plant life and want to learn more about the mystical desert gyms like cacti, agave, et cetera.\n\nLots of scenery to explore without heading out into the middle of the Sonoran, and I certainly learned a lot. It's nice to be able to look at all the different cacti in the valley and know what they are, now. I didn't even know that cacti are really only native to the Americas; if that surprises you too, and you're eager to \"suck up the water\" (cactus joke) of knowledge on desert botanicals, have a walk through this well-kept gem of a garden!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TntOetZtPIwWtSV1TPmj1w", "review_id": "SgQS7xv9cW-4NcZ6oh-g2A", "text": "There are water fountains all over the place serving good cold water! It takes about 2hrs to see everything so come prepared. It's a great place to spend quality time with the family during the weekend.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hGvHc3YnSvAgUhSGEum5cA", "review_id": "JdNC8Buv3-2YL7BFSKNUcQ", "text": "I read about Las Noches de las Luminarias in a magazine while sitting in an airplane on my way back to Phoenix.  It was listed as one of the top 20 must see events in the world. And I couldn't believe that it was right here in my backyard and I've never been.  I couldn't wait to purchase tickets to go.  It sound like it was the best place on earth.  And it was indeed.  The evening spent at the Desert Botanical Garden was worth every penny ($25 per adult w/o dinner).  \n\nThe chilled night air was filled with music from over 40 different bands and entertainers.  We heard jazz, native sounds, singing cowboys, bells ringing in harmony and some good ol' holiday favorites.  The best part was sipping rum cider while walking arm in arm with hubby throughout the various bends of the garden.  This event has now become a family tradition.  We missed it last year because we waited till the last minute to get our tickets and they were SOLD OUT! This year, we secured our tickets early.  \n\nLas Noches de las Luminarias is very popular and known world wide.  It runs from the day after Thanksgiving and ends on December 23rd.  It's a wonderful way to bring much happiness in the world and to celebrate the season of giving and goodwill to mankind.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eWZ4aKOULfOwZ6iWWCYW0g", "review_id": "pJZgSZoSEdjBEfaQtbx_FQ", "text": "Beautiful setting and great fun if you hit the Chocolate fest. See all the art pieces and literally stop and smell the blossoms. :)", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RXueZzFMARyR16QBtxlFeg", "review_id": "cRwa2NYdDxGY-EXfYrdkDw", "text": "Wife and I went with the In-laws as we wanted to explore a little of Phoenix before we had to come back home to the cold. This place was cool. Intricately built art exhibits surrounded by some of the most beautiful desert flora I've ever seen. Several Native American rebuilds of homesteads throughout the grounds helped give to the illusion of how things used to be. Military ID got me in free, which is always clutch, and those who did have to pay, didn't pay a whole bunch.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "liiYhDAP64C8uLyixBDWdg", "review_id": "aHEByZ1dia5YBythdUBEyw", "text": "I love this place.  Everyone needs to go here and they will love it too.\nPhotographers - they have classes you can take where you have access to the garden at night.  What's more awesome than a picture of the full moon with a mighty saguaro in front of it.  They also have smart phone photography classes.  If you don't need a class, there is so much to photograph here.  I've captured amazing shots of hummingbirds, flowers, butterflies, art, and people just to name a few.  An awesome  place to practice your craft.\nThe events - There is something always going on.  Luminaries, Music in the Garden, Pumpkin Festival, Chocolates and Chiles, Dia de Los Muertos, giant art installations, plant sales, and these are just a few that happen in the fall.  If you had a membership, it could be paid back in unique visits within a couple weeks.\nClasses - I already talked about the photography classes (those are the ones I've taken) but there are so many others!  You want to learn how to garden?  Maybe create a drip system?  Blow glass?  Practice Tai-Chi?  Seriously you can do all of this in the most picturesque place Phoenix has to offer.\nI'm a huge fan of the garden and recently joined their Monarch Society that includes membership to the garden and has extra special events for young professionals.  That means enjoying everything awesome the garden has to offer with other awesome people.  \nThey are in the process of building a restaurant there which I am so looking forward to dining at.  What a great location for drinks and fresh local food.\nIf you think it's just walking around looking at cactus, think again.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 12, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "ru8p3RTlk8f9LB_3zLXURQ", "review_id": "tGmJ2UoM0zCBHfsJyH_MdA", "text": "We attended the Las Noches de las Luminarias again this year and since I've been away out of the country for the last four months, upon returning I can appreciate more the beauty and serenity of this particular desert botanical garden.  The night was perfect, not too cold, not too hot and there were 12 different musician stations playing throughout the garden.  \nAmazing part was when you are at each station, you felt like it was its own private concert, with no interference from the other musician stations.\nA lovely evening of great food and company spent in a lovely atmosphere!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kpAGBNgXaKir_jHGHvLCmQ", "review_id": "pANMZ1mJ4kVSvLY5dBQtXA", "text": "We have been talking about going to Las Noches de las Luminarias for the past three years, but it sells out! This year we made it and wow, it's amazing... all of the volunteers are so happy to be there. We arrived at 5:30 and parking was easy and close. We got to see the sunset and it was beautiful. \n\nI wish someone would have told me to wear tennis shoes, warm clothing, and a time frame. I didn't know it takes about 2-3 hours to walk the entire garden and I had on a skirt and heals as we had dinner reservations at 7. My fault!\n\nIt's sectioned off with different types of music: steel drums, bell ringers, carolers, mariachi band, and more. I think we will take our family members there next year for their Christmas presents as you can also drink and dine there as well. Now I can't wait to go back to see the garden in the daytime! The luminaries were gorgeous and very romantic too! I didn't expect all of the abstract art, so it was a bonus!\n\nAnd they have numerous scooters and wheelchairs, so bring those that normally wouldn't be able to walk. This place is very accommodating!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ANTrWPSoOqbXkvLvxes-aA", "review_id": "lskrIVG6YYGT56RoW-CYCQ", "text": "Had my wedding reception at the Steele Herb Garden and loved every moment and aspect of it. The space is newly updated and DBG did such a great job with it. It smelled lovely and fresh. This space sat 75 (and some) comfortably. Conveniently located is a building in the space for the Bridal Party to get ready in and back parking lot to unload all our supplies. \n\nThe Garden is such a sight for guests especially those from out of town. The cacti exhibits are larger than life and the entire Garden captures the beauty of the desert  so well.\n\nAmber, the event specialist was great to work with and the DBG events team accommodated my lighting needs.  Thank you DBG for making our wedding night AWESOME!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0hQW4bsQA0VZr-NcuFR5jg", "review_id": "E1OSXS4S3cUCogC8M70Trg", "text": "My family went to the luminaries show, and it was spectacular.  Everyone around us had fun too!  It was easy to spend hours just walking around the gardens and gaze at the lights.  The selection of music that the gardens had was great too.  It was easily worth the admission price, and I would love to go back again immediately!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ah7dG6IuANBFjkj1vIZ2tw", "review_id": "bMPqHUW5Hpepad7RoPGX-g", "text": "The Desert Botanical Garden has become a staple on my frequent visits to Phoenix. I'm really not a museum-lover, but the botanical gardens have a ton of appealing qualities who can't stand in front of the same piece of art for ten minutes and pretend to think it's interesting or a showcase of masterful talent. For example, the 15-foot tall hairy cactus? I don't have to pretend that it's pretty - it's nature, and maybe it was meant to be like that. Cool. The 6 or 7 different exhibits? I don't have to go see all of them in one visit. Or I can. Both options are completely doable. I can get married there. I can have a snack there. I can get a healthy dose of vitamin D there. I can listen to music and enjoy the setting during Las Noches de las Luminarias. \n\nIf you're an outdoorsy person who needs entertainment that's a difference pace than a hike but aren't ready to go the indoors route, the botanical gardens are a must. I would recommend shorter visits for the winter months, as most of the flowers aren't blooming. Probably from April - early November (if you can stand the heat) you'll have a good shot of seeing great things in all the exhibits. Put it on your to-do list and take a friend!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YPk47NcyWSkk-541OxyzMQ", "review_id": "h8_UPw-NQozJcJ0j2CWQwQ", "text": "Go if you don't live in the desert. \n\nIf you do, or have, skip it. $18 a person ....not really worth that many dollars.  You can go to the desert or look at your own front yard.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "thlVIc8s6ZCP37UGMf3yDA", "review_id": "S6G5zEGaCghIsmV9tXLLmg", "text": "Awesome place. Went here when I lived here with no expectations, but thought it was really well done and really cool stuff here. Be sure to go once during the day and once at night. People of all ages will like this.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T7J9ae0wTskrI_Bgwp-4cA", "review_id": "u9SAyGk9udODtcc1D5rdTQ", "text": "Nice place to be.  My kids enjoy walking around occasionally.  The butterfly exhibit is fun.  They also put on a nice Halloween event for kids, complete with a pumpkin patch, hayride, petting zoo, games, etc.  Getting a culture pass from the library to get 2 people in for free is fantastic!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hp5u-lmMRbLz3QYM6lW7dQ", "review_id": "AC8j2Nz2Ns-TM7EgAA27Eg", "text": "My 3 day visit to PHX concluded here, and a worthy finale it was. Really, it is quite nice and completely worthy of the 5 star \"as good as it gets\" designation in its category. Educational (for me and Mr. Amalia C, presumably also for kids) with hands-on activities along the routes, nicely curated displays, and obviously some cra-a-a-zy cacti. It is pricy but don't forget to use that (unadvertised) AAA discount. Also take along water as I found some of the fountains non-functional. We spent about 90 minutes here and didn't really rush or need more time (however, skipped the wildflower exhibit as were told nothing much was blooming, and the butterfly zone was closed for the off season).", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "byArOZgSGKFOJnrYhQ0MxQ", "review_id": "4KdU-cKBl3klKdzfayt9vw", "text": "The Desert Botanical Garden is a real treasure. I would rank it right up with the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California as an absolute \"must-not-miss\" regional attraction.\n\nWe visited the Garden recently on our \"day off\" between Spring Training games. I had thought it would be worth spending, maybe, an hour or two on, and was actually worried that I hadn't planned anything else to do that day. As it was, we stayed nearly four hours, and are already planning our visit for \"next time.\"\n\nThe Garden is huge, and is organized along various themed \"loop\" trails. We took the \"Desert Discovery\" loop first, which took us past plants (cacti, succulents, and trees) native to the various deserts of the world. Well-informed and friendly docents staffed stations along the trail, answering questions and demonstrating such things as how the interior of a cactus absorbs water or how the native peoples have used desert plants for everything from construction to medicine. That led to the second trail we chose to explore: \"Plants and People of the Sonoran Desert,\" which explores the ways in which the native and Hispanic peoples who have called this area home throughout the centuries have used the various plants and habitats for everything from food and medicine to shelter, worship, and artwork. After a brief break for lunch, we took a turn on the \"Sonoran Desert Nature Loop Trail,\" which showcases the plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert. We also paid a visit to the succulent and cactus galleries.\n\nThe whole place is fascinating, and extremely well-done. We'd have stayed longer if we'd had the energy!\n\nWe also saw an amazing array of birds (the quail and the cactus wrens were my favorites). Books posted throughout the exhibits encouraged visitors to record their wildlife sightings, and we were very happy to record that we'd spotted a jackrabbit!\n\nTours of the Garden are available as part of your admission...we didn't avail ourselves of one this visit, but they sounded interesting.\n\nIf you visit, be sure to wear a good sunscreen and a hat, and to carry water with you (you'd be amazed at how quickly you can dehydrate in a desert climate!).\n\nThe park has two dining options: A casual cafe and a sit-down restaurant. We chose to eat at the cafe, which features salads and wraps (I had a very satisfying hummus and tabbouli plate). It was interesting to see quail begging for tidbits, as sparrows, starlings, and pigeons do in other habitats (it was also hilarious watching the very territorial ground squirrels chasing the quail!)\n\nThe Garden is also enhanced by original artwork, including Philip Haas's intriguing \"Four Seasons.\"\n\nAnother thing to remember if you visit: allow plenty of time for the very nice gift shop! We managed to pick up unique and affordable gifts for family back home, as well as a couple of souvenirs for ourselves, without spending a lot of money.\n\nWe're very glad we chose to spend our free day here, and we will definitely return, should we be fortunate enough to visit the Phoenix area again", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nDzP7DI1TzDwHfQRFkYGxQ", "review_id": "u1mPMgiV88CsIpN5s0Q3Zw", "text": "Attended last weekend for the Cactus and Corks event. I'm from Ohio and live in CO so this was an awesome place to check out the deserts terrain. I recommend keeping an eye for for local events and bringing any out of town guests to this garden. Beautiful. Well worth my afternoon", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ky9pQ8AKufvZ63IxR41jGg", "review_id": "fEb9Qqblag2fvh1Vvvr24g", "text": "I have visited this locale on a few occasions now and I must say there is nothing like it in all the Valley and perhaps the state itself. They host tons of events throughout the year and the YELP party that was held here in 2010 was EPIC. I highly recommend going at night....but watch for the critters.....LOL...both animal and human....LOL. There doesn't have to be an event there to go visit though....if you just want some peace and quiet....enjoy a beautiful sunrise or sunset.....or just take a romantic stroll with that special someone.....then this is your place. Eat, Drink, and be Merry my Friends!!!!!!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "z7PkDGuW38Evhw3uVEfT0w", "review_id": "c4EBwn3KX0YfK-pu_NV3Ww", "text": "If you're in Monterey, you have to do the Aquarium; if you're in New York, you have to do the Statue of Liberty; if you're in Phoenix, you HAVE to do the Desert Botanical Garden!\n\nWe visited this wonderful place with our aunt/uncle on Saturday, March 2...it was both our first time here, and the first day that the Butterfly exhibit was open. Thanks to some \"connections\" that my aunt has, we had free passes to get into DBG, though we did spring for the extra $3.50pp for the Butterfly exhibit (which was a huge indulgence on my part, because butterflies/moths/dragonflied give me the creeps!).\n\nThe grounds are beautiful. As you'd expect, it's all about desert landscapes and stuff that can actually grow in the AZ climate. One sad thing is that you could tell how badly alot of plants were harmed due to the \"freak\" snowstorm a couple weeks earlier; some more delicate flowers were clumps of brown, and a lot of cacti (everywhere around the area) had flowerpots over their arm tips. However, the place was still 99% beautiful!!\n\nLoved the Haas \"Seasons\" sculptures; survived the Butterfly exhibit; loved how easy it was to just follow the \"Desert Wildflower Trail\" and leisurely take pics at our own pace; loved the Chihuly glass sculptures!\n\nAll in all, loved this place, and cannot wait to come back in the evening to get a different perspective and some awesome sunset pics. Being in the desert though, I would definitely try and plan your trip for the non-summer days; even in the mild low 80s we had to walk around in, it still got a little toasty. I cannot IMAGINE walking around during the summer at high noon!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X_U-vPO8HHEUc0FPsckDXw", "review_id": "lfcuPqBUUxUcTQcj2zzu0w", "text": "Nice place to visit in spring time frame.  The prices are affordable and the views are breathtaking.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4hrVQL0nc9JHfzW1OZV48w", "review_id": "xkpE4DBCMIL4O4ybNsiY0g", "text": "Always a great place to bring friends and family.  The evening concerts in the summer are nice, too!\nPlenty of parking.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IMl7VHZC4M5nJF1DqqhK9w", "review_id": "L76Z_qCBy6NyAhQuOkURuQ", "text": "Gertrude's is wonderful. Located at the beautiful Desert Botanical Garden, the food is delicious, the building new and attractive and the staff extremely helpful. I had the green chile pork, others in my group had fish tacos and hamburgers - all were very well received. For desert, we loved the chocolate souffl\u00e9 - mmm good all the way through. Go eat there as soon as you can.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MJaXYZJWYZIIb2lbkzTjHA", "review_id": "9563KhWqsaj-YjLhBOsVIw", "text": "Luckily we came here with a half off groupon for $9 (full price is $18) because I would never pay full price to see a bunch of cactuses when I can just catch them on the side of the road. \n\nThe highlight of the trip was when we saw a prairie dog on our way out of the garden.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ICzHFtcUQlK9mcDF0U_tAA", "review_id": "ItD7PVWhqbul5m_-Qmxe-w", "text": "Five star, times more stars.  \n\nI visited during the Spring bloom.  This is officially the next check on my bucket list for seeing Unbelievable Floral Displays of the Natural World.  \n\nFootpaths were wide and plant specimens were well marked and tended.  Outside, a triad of Chihuly glass greets visitors.  http://www.blurb.com/b/4224563-scottsdale-arizona-april-2013\n\nI could have spent another day exploring, but time was short.  The Garden was rich with visting huming birds, lizards, and other footed friends.  \n\nAt $18 PP, entry pricing is comparable to other horticultural sites around the country.  It certainly goes to the good cause of preserving and protecting regional flora.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "15nekJ66QcKhXVvDzXQ4Dg", "review_id": "zjJwxiu0Tr5obAI3ueMYxw", "text": "At first the $18 adult entry fee seemed a bit steep, but once inside you can understand why and appreciate how well manicured the grounds are. On the weekends there are many weddings taking place throughout the site. That is how beautiful this place is.\n\nWe happen to visit when the butterfly exhibit was in bloom and what a treat to see the many gorgeous variety of butterflies flying all around you, possibly landing on you too. They have butterfly patrollers on duty with soft rainbow dusters to make sure you don't leave with a butterfly souvenir.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BmNFffJG7fcr7XmPxoOn_A", "review_id": "kSZItQwhqr17sFMgspbe9w", "text": "GORGEOUS.  You must see this garden!  It was a beautiful and educational walk.  We thoroughly enjoyed it.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t9_95XUGxIokyCyIqcPreA", "review_id": "rcrWvG4lBEd0BibsgvnwOQ", "text": "This place is beautiful. We had a BOGO coupon, and I had my student ID so we saved about $36. The bathrooms are clean and the water fountains are filtered with cold water. Makes walking around on a hot day much more enjoyable. \n\nIf you have the opportunity to come later in the day I would recommend it. They have lights throughout the grounds and it's really fun for the kids to see.\n\nIt's not a very big garden, but it was fun to sit on the lounge chairs by the water foutains and just relax. Before we knew it, 30 mins had passed by.\n\nThey offer a variety of classes for an additional fee. I'm sure it would be fun to go to. \n\nI believe it's free on the second Tuesday of every month, so it's a great opportunity to take the kids when they get of of school.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-xPKyCJiK9q1OFZ7GCZwBw", "review_id": "COE3wT1UnZMEL3lvyAdfyQ", "text": "One of the most beautiful places in the valley!  A tour here is a must!  They have great clubs (I am a member of the Monarch society) and great events!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-WDIKh0cXhKCiUPJ9Tudjg", "review_id": "yaVWOj5i80nw0A4bW8fMlQ", "text": "The Botanical Gardens is not for everyone. But for those that enjoy seeing nature in a perfect setting, it is well worth the trip.\n\nWe have been during the butterfly exhibit, and loved the place. Relaxing and quiet, it brings out my \"quiet\" side!\n\nWe also attended during the glass exhibit and were not disappointed. An incredible display of work. Truly a connection between nature and man!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uOLg4EeUTAQNHRbcZSXmag", "review_id": "6qfelTMk7rQa8W4wZ2XkmQ", "text": "Nice place to stop on your way into Phoenix.\n\nIt's welcoming beauty of Arizona as you walk through the gardens. Plenty of opportunity to learn and enjoy the scenary.  \n\nI took plenty of pictures and as I took in what Phoenix had to offer gained a better appreication for the cactus!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LzJiT-EHw-Px2MbOTl_kaw", "review_id": "DETJTYU8qyYl7DiCYm_e7g", "text": "I am by no means a \"garden\" lover and when my wife expressed her desire to go here I was less than excited. The cost was minimal and the sights were out of this world. There was a big glass tree art exhibit going on at the same time which made the scenery seem surreal. Having lived in Arizona for a couple of years I had no clue there were that many odd shaped and neat looking things growing right here. Of course, everything in the desert seems like it wants to 'hurt' you and the plants exhibit that same appearance. \n\nThe path and information at each stop was stunning and there was even some interactive activities along the way for my daughter to enjoy. I cannot wait to get back to Arizona and take the family again!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VoJ-AjPcjThgswIjUmQF4A", "review_id": "e2Yuf0dmVT_fE96FfiQ0Zw", "text": "The Desert Botanical Garden is absolutely breathtaking.\n\nI don't think I have ever been so blown away by how beautiful a garden is before, but this certainly did. This is a grand display of the best the desert has to offer. Full of color, texture, smells, and sounds. I wish this were in the town I lived.\n\nA very well manicured and diverse garden with plenty of different paths to get lost on.\n\nWriting and photos don't do it justice, just go see it.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qFZkU_iO6KjU-_5BptIu9A", "review_id": "UFbK9VTP6GdmVdvdcWGi1g", "text": "I've never been to another botanical garden, so I can't compare, but my grandma's reaction seemed to be, \"Everything is brown here.\" Well, we are in the desert, so I think that's just the way it goes. Nevertheless, I think it's a pretty cool place to walk around and enjoy the outdoors on a nice day. I really like the butterfly exhibit when that's going on - usually in the spring. I have yet to go to a night time exhibit, but really want to check out the flash light tours (available during the summer months) and the luminarias (at Christmas time.) Great deals on admission can be found on groupon every so often, or you can get free admission if you're able to snag a culture pass at the library. You can also get free admission on the second Tuesday of every month from 1-8 pm, but  be warned, it can get quite crowded during that time.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gi6RPd26aAbYzKwTIIbVWg", "review_id": "c00BA6iK75UBQUdxhf7z5A", "text": "Absolutely beautiful! It was way more than I expected! I had taken my Grandmother & Mother there for an early Mother's Day celebration and was pleasantly surprised that the butterfly exhibit was still going on. The staff was very nice, knowledgeable and accommodating so much so that my Mother decided to purchase a membership! I have already recommended this beautiful place to several people and will continue to visit and support Desert Botanical Garden.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NPsKQatf0qmDmkzJyDQkww", "review_id": "ewgB0Pd7LhVmYP1e42YYlw", "text": "Perhaps I went at the wrong time of year (winter), which seems to be a trend for me visiting gardens.  Regardless, I'm not sure i fully understand all the rave reviews.  Please don't misunderstand me, this place is worth a stop and it is fascinating to see all the varied desert plant life.\n\nEver wonder what might happen if a golf club and a dragon fly mated?  Wonder no more.  That, along with many other head scratching sculptures await you along your walk.  Bring you own water, as nearly every drinking fountain was broken.  Bring good walking shoes and sunscreen.\n\nI do wish I had more time (and more energy) to see more, but after walking the trails I was toast.\n\nOh, and see if they are open before you go.  We were unable to get there our first try because of a marathon.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0tYlK-FieQXAdmTQ9DWTbA", "review_id": "JqhTUHEyjMrf2anQatsytQ", "text": "This is a nice place to come and see the monarch butterfly exhibit and learn about the various types of desert plants and how they survive and acclimate to the desert. Also did insect inspection camp which was fun for the kids. Great teacher to student ratio for the camp.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C4kvjgiG-HQK9z-ua5EttQ", "review_id": "0rGEw9s0oD4kiZt8BSXKag", "text": "This place is absolutely awesome for all ages! There's always something going on: Flashlight tours in the summer, concerts and art exhibits...and DO NOT miss their holiday festival: Las Noches de las Luminarias. My husband and I stumbled upon it one year by complete accident. We were heading for Zoo Lights, but it was waaay too crowded...so, we decided to check out the garden. This was back in the 90's - it was amazingly beautiful; walkways lined with several luminaries, acoustic holiday music, lights everywhere - extremely festive and all the perfect touches to put you in the holiday mood. My only complaint was how crowded the event got...but, they keep all moving along...and it wasn't anywhere near as bad as Zoo Lights.\n\nSince moving to the Valley permanently, we purchased a seasonal pass for the family. I recommend it if you live in the area. It's just one of those places that's always \"right.\" Have a bad day at work? Stop by and take a soothing stroll. Looking for something to do with the kids? Bring 'em to the butterfly exhibit in the spring or on a flashlight tour over the summer. We've been to the flashlight tours three times already and are always in awe at how friendly and knowledgeable the garden volunteers are. And what a well-organized affair! They set up about 10 informative stations. Some have desert critters, others educate about desert plants and the night sky, another with a craft and activities for the kids. If you can, bring a hand-held blacklight and you may find an extra treat along the paths (great for spotting scorpions). I don't think I've ever met one volunteer that wasn't in a good mood...but, it's hard to be aggravated or stressed when walking around such a beautiful place. It has it all; something for every season....OH, and what GORGEOUS blooms in the spring! Do not forget your camera...and don't miss Gertrude's or the gift shop (if you buy a membership, you get 10% off at the shop!)!\n\nHands down: our family's favorite place to unwind in the city! I will renew my membership year after year after year....and, heck, maybe I'll look into volunteering myself someday - just totally in love with this place!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7uxOfqJ3PhoAeSUIMfKJCw", "review_id": "9bCfqolTY1zCQIBE9YJZPQ", "text": "This is a wonderful little place to visit, a must if you have a few hours to kill in Phoenix. I went on a miraculously cloudy summer day, otherwise I probably would have burnt like a piece of toast in the desert summer heat, and I had a great time there...and I hate desert plants! I like tall redwoods and tropical forests, I normally hate the abrasive, spiked plants you see turning the desert into a minefield of pain and pincushions, but this place changed my mind. It was so nice there that I feel like I can actually appreciate desert plants now...I didn't say love...I said appreciate. And there were some little animals there too. Worth the price if you go when it's under 110 degrees outside for sure. And my hotel had a coupon too.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "zulIXCHm9vaRsn7JO888HQ", "review_id": "HMlIp4xkgEOZWs0yIJHOCw", "text": "What a great place to go. While it may be boring, I've always enjoyed coming here. Plenty to see, and it always seems to look different each time. I like the variety of exhibits that they have to offer, and some exteremly nice views, espicially during sunset. Worth a stop!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "HestW1GKSkmUs_vpnauE_w", "review_id": "ElkfMNBPD2MCQcM3bOO6zg", "text": "The Desert Botanical Garden is a beautiful place to visit if you want to do something touristy in Phoenix. It's one of the best attractions in AZ, boasting thousands of plants that you would never have the opportunity to see in one place otherwise. DBG hosts several events throughout the year, like Music in the Garden. My mom and I went when there were several art installments throughout the garden--what a treat!\n\nOverall, go to DBG if you want to get a real taste of Arizona. If you want to try something different, go to one of their nighttime events.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x7MSzwgfV8K0wtcwV_77wg", "review_id": "e8A3-Iz6SCEXIey_TKLXXA", "text": "The Botanical Gardens are really pretty and well put together. Since we went during the week and during summer time it was pretty much empty. The had some sun shades over some of the plants, but you can see through them. We also got to see a lot of wild life that was running around since it was just me and my wife. It was really cool to see it when no one was around. I am sure we wouldn't have seen as much interaction between plants and animals if we would have gone when it was busy. We also got lucky to see 2 infant Great Horned Owls while we were there. My wife got some good photos of them. All in all it was a good place and good time. The only downside that I can see to this place is the entry fee. It is a little too expensive. I think $18 per adult is a little high and would love to see it come down a little. Of course it has to be maintained so I understand to a point the cost. Not sure if we will ever come back here, but it is always nice to at least see it once.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "onCVo3jNuKsSk8HcpDE1sQ", "review_id": "S4AFlvfVc6-m4hPsq0a_yw", "text": "This is one of my favorite escapes from the city while still within the city! I've lived in AZ for a year and have been visiting DBG on average once a month since my arrival in the serenity of the Sonoran. The way the plants take on a different character and color at various times throughout the year.....lovely! The paths are well-maintained, the staff and volunteers all seem to enjoy their surroundings, and the guests of all ages seem as contented as I feel while meandering through cacti, succulents, grasses, herbs, flowering plants, and the AWESOME SCULPTURES that just pop a color into view at the best turns! \n\nI have a few events on my calendar for this coming Fall, including Music in the Garden, and I will definitely be taking more houseguests to DBG as part of my \"AZ favorites\" tour :)\n\nI was impressed with the Butterfly Pavilion when we visited on 4/9/13.....plenty of species to get up close and personal with! My nephew also got a kick out of the flashlight tour that we enjoyed in May of this year.......get there to get out of the city!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UoNCAu4r8ARfU2GA9zVlww", "review_id": "Ih5zYA0E0vWur6r5viyW3g", "text": "First tine visit for the flashlight tour. We will come back for a day trip too. The on site bar and restaurant look real cool and the entire property is clean and a good vibe.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BiZvuNKi0bs_YwttHhhq4w", "review_id": "nuervZOHtAyGYiHEs1Zd_w", "text": "What a fun setup. We had a great time walking around and learning a bit about the plants growing around us. The staff was extremely pleasant and knowledgeable. \n\nIts a good activity to do if you want to show people not from here a bit about the natural landscape but even for someone who lives here its just beautiful to walk around and see everything. \n\nWe also did the butterfly garden and that was fun. We met one gentleman who told us how to tell the difference between a male and female monarch butterfly and he was just pleasant to be around. \n\nThe trip was a great way to be active but also relax and have a good time.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lzzQ-pSFsP00aIH3bZgbAQ", "review_id": "P95_8fWdygZK5XvOan1KhA", "text": "Such a beautiful garden!  \n\nOffers a free day the second Tuesday of the month. I'm already looking forward to going next month when it's a bit cooler. \n\nThe have a neat activity for kids- ask at the front gate. \n\nThe gift shop carries beautiful pottery and art.  Great place to find interesting gifts or souvenirs. \n\nThe grounds are impeccable!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3Ibl0tvCENCtwyRkB37QFg", "review_id": "ftwGB5lAFSpC13udSzmJ3Q", "text": "This was my second visit to these lovely gardens within four years. I brought my family for this recent excursion.  First, we brought my 7 y/o daughter for their sponsored pumpkin ride and picking, which was a bit of a let down. The ride was advertised as a hay ride, but there was no hay to be seen. It was a bit too long, and the pumpkin patch consisted of pre picked pumpkins naturally from a cooler state! Coming from New Jersey, pumpkin hay rides locally are much cooler, but what can you do, this was the best AZ's harsh arid climate has to offer. The local kids were havign a blast, and I understand why.  My daughter thought it was dumb to be honest, as did we, but we all managed to have a bit of fun with it. \n\n  Onto the actual B.G.s. They were terrific, albeit hot as Hades. It was in the mid '80s the day we were there, and it felt like triple digits to us Yankees lol.  My lips were chapped as all hell after a few hours walking about, it blew my mind. The ground heats up in excess of 10 to 20 degrees in excess of the air temperature on any given day at the gardens. Bare that in mind when visiting. The admission price was reasonable. There is terrain consisting of novice to moderate grades of walking. Other areas are paved and consist of very mild walks, leisure and enjoyable.  The latest glass cactus additions were marvelous. Coming from outside the Southwestern USA, it is a must see experience, to walk amongst the natural beauty that consists of the deserts of Arizona. \n\n  There is plenty of free parking. Since my first and last visit there in 2009, the park has added an upscale gift shop and restaurant. I kid you not, the restaurant was five stars in itself! Offering cooked per order, organic dishes and drinks. It was so refreshing and tasty after hours in the blazing hot sun. A bit pricey but well worth it, my family and I concluded. Prompt and curtious service included. The gift shop is a bit of a tourist trap today, offering an array of tacky to note worthy items, all at tourist based prices! Try the homemade lemonade, AMAZING!!!!! Made with hers grown right  from the premises. If time permits on your travels to Phoenix, this is a worthy addition to your sight seeing adventures. Enjoy and wear lots of sun screen protection!! Dress accordingly!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nflC3lC-XtiG-pgfUlAXMQ", "review_id": "4qtXXHqSamgyyxPL1LNiCA", "text": "The gardens are very pretty.  However, if you are male and under the age of 65, you will likely be bored senseless after about 10 minutes.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sKNrs3NWHYmtOTKnlWZw_Q", "review_id": "bRbTWps1_MNnZOQcb9vApQ", "text": "MUST SEE! We were lucky enough to visit here when chihuly, a world famous glass artist, had an instillation. Even without that, this garden is something you must see.\n\nThe garden been around since the early 1900s. It's a mostly outdoor garden, with the exception of the neat butterfly exhibit.\n\nI would skip the restaurant on site. Service was poor and so was the food.\n\nGo visit!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8-mw_aotUGmP0k0s6QKwOA", "review_id": "qzHVVmqz1N1kVfjSeXB2cQ", "text": "One of the most beautiful settings in Arizona. A must for locals and tourists alike.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "iwUN95LIaEr75TZE_JC6bg", "review_id": "uXO_GWoxjewx2QbPoP2sDQ", "text": "As if the Sonoran Desert wasn't weird enough with all its threatening vegetation, well, it just got a whole lot weirder.\n\nThere's blown glass littered throughout the garden's exhibits, each of the works mimicking a type of cactus. Strange but beautiful.\nAlso featured is live music, Apache storytellers, poets, and some guy who figured out how to make music out of a bunch of clay pots. \n\nBeverage stations are also littered throughout the garden. Making the whole event somewhat tolerable, given how it was more important for my wife to blow-off the ASU, UofA game and take our lingering Thanksgiving guests to some kind of bullshit ooh and ahh fest.\n\nOnce I was there, I got into to it, but I did have to be coerced. \nGlad I did.\n\nHere's a pic.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "PqRPuVEWCxQfR7OTXp1efw", "review_id": "jmNZ-CVef2MGqoWZwjQpng", "text": "When on vacation the wife and I always try to do something new.  Though we have already visited DBG previously we were excited to see the Chihuly exhibit and the Luminarias. It was so worth it. \n\nSeeing this at night while the sun is setting is absolutely a sight to see. Though the Luminarias only run during the holiday season I highly recommend seeing this place at night. There just a peaceful feeling about walking around in the dark and discovering new things around each corner,  be it a musical group (they had four last night), or a gorgeous blown glass art exhibit lit up and complimenting the plant life around it. \n\nLast night put us into the holiday spirit. It is a definite must see.  For some reason last night there was a special on admission. 50% off, only $15 a person. But even at $30 it is well worth the price. Happy Holidays to all. Ho Ho Ho. :)", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Nms3T3WN9-bzr7wP5rxZfQ", "review_id": "df7AYgLzaSgzI8EbuLbqsw", "text": "Every time I visit the Desert Botanical Garden, I kick myself for not visiting more often. It's usually one of their amazing annual events that pulls me in - Luminarias, Chiles and Chocolates, or some other special exhibit - but there is so much to see and explore and learn in this garden, even when there isn't a special event going on. The collection of plants is extensive and impressive, the way it's organize and displayed throughout the garden makes turning every corner an adventure, and their dedication to showing off the beauty of the desert is enough to make any Phoenician proud. If you are a photographer, this is one of the best places in Phoenix you can go for a wide variety of photo opportunities, any time of day and any time of year. Whatever you're interests may be, for out-of-town visitors this should be at the top of your list of attractions to experience, and for locals you should make it a habit of visiting at least once per year.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "VS5MNNEtLnv15uiLYvZjUA", "review_id": "ZLS7XKa_Um5e47QlfNfKnw", "text": "Botanical Gardens are where the Artist in both Humans and Nature collide.\n\nThe Phoenix edition highlights the flora of the Sonoran desert, though a few desert plants from South America are also scattered throughout the grounds.  The variety of Sonoran plants are impressive.  However, I must admit that the natural state of the desert itself is its own botanical garden.  The sparseness of the vegetation and the dramatic ecosystem changes over short distances can be found in the abundant State and National Parks of the area.\n\nWhat you won't find, however, are the Human Art pieces.  There were a number of architectural features and designed spaces that meshed together beautifully.  Also, right now, the glassworks of Chihuly are prominent throughout the garden.  Beautiful and otherworldly, they make a gorgeous display.  They do, however, steal the show and diminish the impressiveness of the natural beauty of the garden.  (Try coming at night for a light show in the gardens--we weren't able to.)\n\nOverall, this is a fairly impressive botanical garden and should be a stop if you are in the Phoenix area.  I'm a fan.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "LwcFyU1vpx9NUpcg4MYqqQ", "text": "I can't believe I waited 11 years to go here. I love nature. I love being outside. \nI'm in love. In fact, my first visit 2 months ago inspired my mom to get us both memberships. \nI loved the tour of the main loop. We learned a lot about some of the plants. I've worked in landscaping and know a lot about desert plants, but we learned a lot of cultural stuff, too. \nI went back for the Chihuly exhibit. It's the coolest thing I have ever seen, and some of the sculptures were so beautiful I cried a little. \nThe staff is a lot of volunteers, so you know they enjoy being there. In fact, I am going to talk to them about volunteering as soon as the holidays are over.\nI can't wait to go again!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "gzJpPaHN-NXBkAZcZri3hw", "review_id": "VdGHFzRJ-KEn_HyeBYm4DQ", "text": "The Botanical Gardens are a wonder to visit. Period. Even in the summer. Just be judicious in the hours that you visit, and you'll be super happy that you did.\n\nI had visited once, when I first moved and figured, \"Ok. Done.\"\n\nThen a fella asked me on a date there. I casually thrown in \"photography\" as an interest on my profile. It turned out this guy was a legit photographer. Ahem. Anyway, strolling around the Botanical Garden with a camera changed my view. \n\nIt's a really great date place! Having a camera slows forces you to stop and carefully evaluate the many wonders available. After my 2nd visit I recognized a membership was worth it.\n\nIf you think you've seen everything, nope. You haven't. Plus, the Botanical Garden has different exhibits rotate. I've uploaded the Chihuly glass spectacular at night.\n\nThe Luminarias are a Must Do. Just know that this year the four hour window is really compact with the Chihuly exhibit. Lots of stuff to see + the music + any food you might want to eat. Be sure to factor in time to park ahead and waiting in line (for will call). \n\nGo!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q-4IApPY2hV766VRghSPcA", "review_id": "cmiQ3TvNIlYcrza1YaPO3w", "text": "Lovely, serene, and everything I needed before I started my week of class. Go in the daytime when cooler weather, and go at night when hotter.  They light up the place at night.\n\nI felt privileged to go when Chihuly glass displayed (till May 2014).", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NKuxN5ZC2hMV0Gyd8v0W7Q", "review_id": "f3z3eDvzSTObAqLMhFt3ow", "text": "Wow. \n\nThat's really the first word that comes to mind when thinking about a recent trip I was able to make to the Desert Botanical Garden. Part of the lack of significant verbage is that I simply do not know how to describe my experience there! It was definitely like nothing I've seen before. \n\nI went with a friend one night during the holiday season \"Las Noches de las Luminarias\" and Chihuly in the Garden exhibits. Basically what this broke down to is that the entire park was illuminated by literally thousands of softly glowing, hand lit Luminaria bags and interspersed throughout the park were huge, strangely beautiful glass blown sculptures by this Dale Chihuly artist guy. Now I'm not a big art guy by any stretch of the imagination (my idea of art is someone making a beautiful play on a football and hauling in an admirable reception), but I have to say that walking through these exhibits at night was pretty cool and definitely very unique.\n\nAbove and beyond the artistic ingenuity, there were also carolers, Apache storytellers, live music, and beer and wine stations interspersed throughout the park. Needless to say, it's pretty easy to make a full night out of your trip here.\n\nStaff members were friendly and welcoming and the grounds were impeccably maintained. It's clear that this is a park that knows what it is doing! If I lived in the area, I'd definitely be visiting here during the daytime for its abundant vegetation, wildlife, and views of the desert. \n\nI must admit that $30 per ticket (though it's less if you're a park member) seemed a bit steep, though ultimately it was worth it!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3dtmYqDdbVoW40DNBl_1cg", "review_id": "nPiRBkKXfEt6_B-po_Nn7g", "text": "The garden is beautiful in the day and now is the special time of year with Las Noches de las Luninaria and the Chihuly special exibit.  We get to the garden at 5:35pm. We started walking and enjoying the beauty of the lights and glass with special music in different areas....... Then the rain came and came and came..... Did I mention that it started to rain?  :)\nLong story short they had to cancel the event for tonight. By the time we got out of the parking lot the rain had subsided but not stopped. \nBummer as it is sold out through Dec 28. And family from France will be gone.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "os08TlSrpriiFBOtpbvE2Q", "review_id": "dY84w2Uf4GSR8x3DvUu-GQ", "text": "My favorite place in the Arizona. So gorgeous. The people who work here are also very friendly, casual, and make you feel at home. A must see while visiting Phoenix!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "44R1syuo0et8sLtRnCojkw", "review_id": "MKguaV4rm9sSo05IjmI4AA", "text": "I just visited the Desert Botanical Gardens for their Chihuly exhibit, after not coming here for about 10 years. The Gardens itself are very nice and there's a lot of information to absorb about the various plants. This time we got the chance to see some awesome animals such as a Great Horned Owl sleeping above us in a tree, a rather big bunny hopping a long tugging at bushes, and several quails. The volunteers are extremely helpful and knowledgable. I mean the volunteer standing near where the owl was sleeping knew EVERYTHING about owls....that I will tell others and look super nerdy next time there is an owl sighting :)\n\nThe Chihuly exhibit in general was beautiful. There's nothing quite like his art and it looks incredible amongst the cacti. I would like to come back at night to see everything all lit up. I'm sure that looks even more amazing.  It's definitely worth a visit!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aTi0NVrcPJWbN6jAsJVcAw", "review_id": "d8H-MO-xQW2U6PJVADvd6g", "text": "Wow -- cannot believe that I waited two years to visit the Desert Botanical Gardens. I've been only once, and that was at night during Luminarias a couple weekends ago. Beautiful! I plan to go back during the day next week. \n\nThe Chihuly exhibit is there right now and it is incredible. A couple friends and I went there after dinner. The sun had just set and it was nearly dark. The luminaries glowed on the paths' edges and employees helped direct folks and answer questions. The many pieces were well-lit and incredibly beautiful. \n\nSeveral musicians and bands were dispersed throughout the grounds, and my favorite was the band Traveler. Several beverage stands were available with wine and hot chocolate. \n\nI can't wait to go back and see all the flora and fauna in the daylight! You simply must go!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Q-IH88ZJpg8sXXJnanXfiw", "review_id": "ackMBBuyPajTiofaFhv4gA", "text": "Beautiful by day and night.  Luminaries and Chihuly are a must see!!  Makes for a very nice evening!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yXa1HFUJ3BtSqkDwTHdAUQ", "review_id": "LCS_YFZ7wU3wNhRtyGr_lQ", "text": "Love this place! Went last night for the luminaries and it was amazing with the Chihuly exhibit going on.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dhabQ8B1hA0irpI3Jkwohg", "review_id": "Tm9pcTXPBm5PqwS2MMFT5g", "text": "I moved here from out of state (CA is my home state) and wanted to become familiar with the native plant life, so this was where I was going to do it!\n\nI came here in December (last weekend) and it was amazing. The Chihuly exhibit was amazing. I really enjoyed the fun facts they have posted everywhere. Even though it was winter, it was amazing how green everything is. The best part is that even though they were busy, it still felt very tranquil.\n\nI will definitely be coming back to visit during the other seasons to see the amazing plant life.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hB0XY4B9ps6ALpBD2k_ZgQ", "review_id": "kdqHEewSTYC-zpqNCJxGcQ", "text": "I think the Desert Botanical Garden is overrated. or overpriced. Sorry.\n\nI had the chance to see the Chihuly exhibit 2 summers ago when it was at the Dallas Arboretum and loved it. Therefore, I got really excited to see it again while visiting my sister near Phoenix over the holidays. While the Chihuly pieces are still cool, they didn't have quite the same effect in this location.\n\nIt was pretty interesting to see all the different types of desert plants (for the first 10 minutes), but then it just felt like - you know, looking at cactus on cactus on cactus.\n\nA visit here makes for a nice day of walking around in nature - and the mountain views were certainly pretty. I just didn't feel that it was worth $22. Oh, the water fountains were another positive.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RAYpTNUeiXvNdnFQCGcCXQ", "review_id": "wMkS7PdT6M6JLFHSrM-kTQ", "text": "Chihuly in the Garden is absolutely stunning at night. You won't be able to view much of the plant life, but the sculptures lit and set amongst the cactus - gorgeous. The exhibit kept giving and giving around every corner! Took a solid 2 hours to see everything from 6-8pm. The crowd was nice and thin by this time. Highly recommend.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nP_vZUqkoajeBC4qTV0Mlg", "review_id": "OV9bfC-sr89qo3tExdYRbQ", "text": "20% discount with AAA card :)", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EAJjMgKIjiaVb_2Q9ROeCQ", "review_id": "y-K_Jq0dWb7YqI-qPL-kGg", "text": "Had the opportunity to experience both the Chihuly event with Las Noches De Luminarias at night. So incredible!! I love coming here to the DBG but to experience these two unique events was truly magnificent!! Picture walking through the gardens at dusk, live music, hot drinks and exquisite glass art by Dale Chihuly nestled in different spots among the desert plants and cactus. As you walk along the paths guided by the glow of the luminaries, you leave taking a part of the Arizona winter desert nights with you.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "077H-VKas8myY_L4rFuGTw", "review_id": "u6mi9pV4-81HJRHGpuip3Q", "text": "I visited the Botanical Garden for the Dale Chilhuly Art Exhibit. I thought it was beautiful and excellently coordinated. I went at dusk with a group of people, but would really like to go again during the day to be able to read the plaques with plant descriptions more easily. It was a great date night and I'm sure I'll make it another date \"day\" sooner rather than later. :)", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lsex3Q6GSc66jrsKXhCiKA", "review_id": "-1PMCnm3_j038lzWuQGp3Q", "text": "Took winter visitors to see the Chihuly exhibit. The weather was beautiful, the garden grounds magnificent! Hard to fully explain the impact it has. Especially loved the Saint Earth sculpture! Go, go, go. The money is well worth it.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_EWkDJvMXKWjrO1j2hFfJA", "review_id": "aMMXZtscwB4_CGkuYP1Xeg", "text": "Almost missed this one - I mean, a botanical garden at $22 admission. After 4 hrs it was time to leave and I still hadn't followed every path. Another two hrs might have done it - and I'd have wanted to stay for dinner, too. This has to be one of the coolest,  most well curated gardens in this hemisphere. The Chihuly art is a perfect match and anyone who likes glassworks can't afford to pass up the chance to see these installations. I was traveling on business and wish my wife and kids could have experienced the gardens. They'll have to settle for pictures till next time.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "VwVAEyXGfGfVDVAFS9paCA", "review_id": "3y8biZBngcFscL7maMU5ng", "text": "Definitely a must-see if you are in the Arizona Phoenix/Tempe/Scottsdale area.  Really loved seeing all the different plants and the glassblowing exhibits.  The garden is very clean and well organized.  Great spot to learn something new, enjoy art, and take pictures. \n\nYou can buy a ticket online before you go. If you're thirsty there is free water in front of Gertrude's (next to the shop)", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R4Ax3btoJ6qLXhqq6J50VQ", "review_id": "Uxm_BBYo1IQriwA2LnAvrg", "text": "All I could remember was ... heat.  We went on a mid 70 day and it was still exhausting to walk in the heat.  There are a few really tall cactus' that are cool but honestly..... I wouldn't go back nor would I bring anyone visiting.  I can't seem to find entertainment in plants ! Don't take my opinion on it and go at least once.  The glassblowing exhibit made it a bit more enjoyable.  We stopped by this food area that had really good garlic fries... being foodies we even tried to food.  There were a lot of quails .. we spotted a cardinal which was pretty cool.  Other than that.. a few tips buy online to skip the line, bring water, use your student ID.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IkC2BKzADqgPlvaac5gRHg", "review_id": "48F3JcqRKhKnei9hCO3NyQ", "text": "Fantastic place to bring a date or out-of-towners to experience the beauty of the desert landscape. It does get quite hot and there is little shade so I recommend wearing a hat and sunblock. I've been here a few times, and it's a 2 to 3 hour outing to explore max. The Chihuly exhibit is very cool and definitely worth checking out, though  the garden was the most crowded I've ever experienced when we went even though they sell a limited number of tickets for specific time slots. The local libraries offer \"culture passes\" where you can get free admission to the garden, and AAA membership gives you a 20% discount.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6pDonfdGcy-m8N4qvBMJQQ", "review_id": "DZM7LGgEk0c32e9gsLCFOw", "text": "If you're thinking about going, just go! Students get in for $12 (pretty steep discount). I went on a Saturday on valentines day weekend and it was very packed. I foolishly didn't make a reservation so I couldn't get in at 5:00 pm but I ended up coming back at 7:00 pm and got in without trouble. If you've never been before, go in the middle of the day so you can see the garden during sunlight but also witness all it's glory during night time (with the lit Chihuly art pieces, which will be up until May). It was a great place to take my out-of-town guest and I will definitely be going back!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MRIPbO8Vqx36eLdKmTg8aw", "review_id": "_hMXzfpjTyTJ5EEQwUU8VA", "text": "The Dale Chihuly Art Exhibit was beautiful - it's definitely worth it to see the exhibit at night! The Chihuly features were installed in the garden among beautiful flowers and cacti. Great place to take out-of-towners. \n\nWe went on a Saturday night - early in the evening it was packed, but the crowds thinned out as it got later. \n\nIf you get the evening tickets, get there early to see the exhibit in the daylight, during sunset, and at night - the way the glass is lit up at night is gorgeous. Get tickets in advance online to skip the lines (the Chihuly exhibit is there through May) and dress for the weather.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3ZnCGqeaJP5VDXnx_roIXQ", "review_id": "rey2eWUPz2XhISsj264jEA", "text": "We were first timers to the Desert Botanical Garden, having lived in Arizona for over 20 years.  We bought Groupons for the Chihuly exhibit.  We loved it.  The trick is to go early AM before heat or in the evening.  We opted for the former.  It was a wonderful morning walk.  \n\nWear comfortable shoes and bring a backpack with drinks, fruit, and snacks.  We thought it was fun.  There are lots of old people and lots of birdwatchers.  We think it might be good for little kids, but our teenage sons would be bored.  One suggestion:  Placate them as an amateur photographer as there are some cool photos to take.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Nx_o8k5RlvEBBLMVCCaHsQ", "review_id": "kDe24w4vyYznRQp1WQrh5Q", "text": "If you can go see the Chihuly exhibit- go now! The garden wasn't quite in bloom on a late February visit. However, the Chihuly added color and character where the plants couldn't. Some of the agave/cactus were very colorful and healthy looking for winter in the desert. I'm glad I wore comfortable shoes that I can wipe down easily. You will end your trip covered in dust/ dirt. I would try to go as early in the day as possible if you are going on a weekend day. We arrived around 11 a.m. on a Sunday and by noon the place was packed and you really couldn't walk around at your own pace. You were stuck behind whomever sauntered in front of you. All in all this was a fantastic spot for a New Englander to visit. I saw some truly beautiful sculptures and plants and some of the biggest cactus in the world! \n\nAlso, it looked like they were hosting an event that day and had done a wedding the day before. What a beautiful venue for events!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DWNMFWsuIPBn4gV57amYvQ", "review_id": "K4hPZJiThePH9SwXKm5LcQ", "text": "This place is outstanding!! Right now it has a Chihuly glass exhibit interspersed throughout the Garden. I went early to avoid the heat and the crowds.  I was glad I did as I got to enjoy the birds and other small animals flitting about.  By the time I left at 11:30 it was super packed.  Keep in mind that groups of kids and bird watchers will be around too and that can be a drag if you get stuck around them.\n\nI wore tennis shoes and was glad I did.  Part of the park is paved but most of it is dusty trails.  You may want to bring in bottled water because it does get warm. There are benches throughout along with drinking fountains too.  I saw many scooters that seemed to have no trouble navigating even the dirt  paths.  \n\nThis place alone is worth the price of admission but if you have another garden membership from another city it may be reciprocal.\n\nI wasn't very impressed with either the Chihuly gift shop or the main gift shop but I didn't let that affect my overall rating.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iUJAeNJyM9o60oDL-Ne9tw", "review_id": "_PJm-fHzGtcpH8dxCU1YZw", "text": "This is definitely one of my favorite spots in town!  I have lived here for just a little over 2 years, and I think I've been to the Gardens 5 or 6 times.  I'm from Tennessee and used to love going to their botanical gardens, but the DESERT Botanical Gardens are unlike anything I've ever seen!  I just love walking around there, and I feel like I discover something new every time I'm there.  I love the Chihuly exhibit that's there now.  I've seen it twice.  They also have some wonderful events there.  My favorite is Corks and Cactus, their wine tasting event, which I attended last weekend.  What could be better than wine tasting followed by wandering around amidst a bunch of cacti?  ;)  One of the best trips I had there was in April one year because so many of the cacti were in bloom.  Prior to that, I don't even think I knew that cacti did bloom!  It's just a great place to be.  If you're local and you haven't been, you need to take advantage of having this place nearby!  Get a list of their events!  I took my boyfriend for the first time, and, once he started walking around, he said that he couldn't believe he'd lived here for 2 years and had never been.  If you're visiting, this is definitely a unique way to explore Arizona--it's the Sonoran Desert compressed into an area that you can walk through in a couple of hours!  But if you're going in or close to the summer, be sure to wear a hat and cool clothes, as there's not much shade.  Also, I would recommend skipping their restaurant, Gertrude's.  It's too much to pay for not-very-special food.  Otherwise, enjoy!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VmbTDmF6Ib-wWtRzyM1fpA", "review_id": "aUzZUC9mmddogniwQujn4w", "text": "My husband and I recently were married at the Webster Center at the Desert Botanical Garden in Feb 2014 and we had a wonderful experience!\n\nAmber Hahn, the coordinator, was extremely helpful and responsive to our needs. She also acted as our point person for the ceremony as far as timing and even helped out when our minister accidentally forgot some important parts and we had to do it all over again! (Which just added to the charm!)\n\nAs part of our process, we did a site visit, a walk through, a rehearsal and of course, the main event! We all felt very comfortable with how the day would go and appreciated all of the practice rounds and visits!\n\nThe ceremony space at the Webster Center is breathtaking! The few photos we have received completely capture the Sonoran Desert beauty and we are just so pleased with the million options we had!\n\nThe staff, including the beverage manager, Marianne Donnan, and her team were wonderful and easy to work with! Two thumbs up!\n\nWe also absolutely loved that we could have our ceremony, cocktail hour, plus dinner and dancing in one general area! It made the evening flow so smoothly! Also, the space was extremely accommodating for our guests who required accommodations or wheelchairs. There is nearby parking, bathrooms on one level and ramps as needed. \n\nThe Chihuly exhibit just added to the magic of the night and I just can't say it enough! This place was amazing and we could not be happier! \n\nThank you Amber, Marianne and all the staff and crew at the Desert Botanical Garden!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Znu5KKqytHfmjbXfQo3f4Q", "review_id": "bBm-XpyipNYsztA04WXugA", "text": "Hadn't been in a long time so went back to see Chihuly in the Garden, and remembered why I wasn't impressed the first time around. On the plus side it is very well maintained. But for me it was too much so. I think I saw as many little placards describing every plant as I saw plants. It feels far more like an exhibit to me than an honest garden of any kind.\n\nI liked the diversity of Arizona regions they have on display, and there is some nice historical information, but overall for far less money you can get out and experience some of the great trails all around our state. Take the time and see it for real instead of in a plant-zoo.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qVJZnvOKfl8Uzwq_B4ktoQ", "review_id": "ZMeHxTgw7vlFEz2Rhkf3hw", "text": "It was fun to see all the different types of cacti! It got a little repetitive after a while though. The Chihuly exhibit being there is really what pushed it to 4 stars for me.  I would probably go back, but it's not something I would do super frequently.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9JIA_qX2w80WNSxIVVDdiQ", "review_id": "9fAbDMs5QgvSM9u7LS2gEQ", "text": "Another perk for going to AZ for Spring Training is this place and the Chihuly Exhibit which I think runs through May 2014. A ballgame in the day then the exhibit at night from 4-8pm (there's also a daytime slot but not sure if that would be as good as evening slot). DO NOT MISS THIS if you are in Phoenix for anything! Watch the sunset and stare in amazement at the art glass sculptures created by Chihuly to blend in with the cacti, flowers and plants. Every corner you turn leads to another magical display of light, color, sparkle, shadows and shapes. It's crowded early but thinned out the later it got. Hope you get to go!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mB1mHXnGd-NfYrOUnvwmJA", "review_id": "4o-KSGSYeVSWm1p5IyXM7Q", "text": "Wow. What an amazing collection of cacti! This definitely beats out the impressive, but incomparable collection at The Huntington Gardens in LA! Expensive admission, but well worth every penny.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FYtC3IphbTQd2l7zaFVqOw", "review_id": "SazqXdWbXp1oRw8lVYtcXA", "text": "Love the Chihuly Art throughout the gardens, I was bummed that the cafe was closed. It's definitely a great walk this great scenery! Lovely for photos!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hJB-BaGwITjOAteMbjm-Iw", "review_id": "IFD23AHFT22d42FndwV61w", "text": "Came here memorial day wkend last yr pre-summer so pretty warm \nLots of succulents other plants exhibits to see \nKeep hydrated in the summer!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YrbcT9CB_kW3RQutizG4Uw", "review_id": "5W5de4mHE1-bGZA8hOSQVg", "text": "You must go for the Chihuly installations!  I recommend going just before dusk so you have time to look at the different plants and gardens, and then after the sun sets you'll be able to see the lit-up versions of Chihuly's blown glass.  Beautiful!\n\nIf you go during the summer, keep in mind that it is very HOT.  The first time I came here was in the summer and I was too miserable to enjoy it.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fNTSRDSIG9OCHPY7hQ33lA", "review_id": "E9idTfK7FeyL9qX-6cxFgg", "text": "The Chihuly exhibit at the Desert Botanical Garden is crazy cool. That said though, I probably couldn't justify paying $22 to enter the garden just for this exhibit...but using a student discount made it worth the trip. The garden itself features many Arizona native plants which was pretty nice to explore. There are 4 different paths in the garden, so there is plenty to explore!\n\nLike most others have pointed out, make sure you stay hydrated while you walk around the garden...it can get pretty hot. Also, apply sunscreen liberally. I would say the garden takes about 2.5 hours to comfortably explore.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 8, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "MHQQadI61XUbPWuQ95P4GQ", "review_id": "JW7OsKLDu7BULTLVqTUDQw", "text": "The Desert Botanical Garden is truly something to see! Get there before the blown glass exhibit goes away in May 2014. You'll take a glamorous walk through perfectly landscaped desert scenery. Check out their website for various exhibitions. Things change all the time. \n\nThe downfall of the the garden is that it is incredibly expensive -- $22 a person. On this particular day, I had a friend in town for the day and we only had about an hour to kill. $44 for the two of us to walk through the desert for an hour was a little pricey, but I'm glad we saw it.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "55GXsFLH4QYnTQqiijBtxA", "review_id": "zshqjnMLYRODlxj9rFNung", "text": "I thought I would add a review, but after looking at the other reviews and the over 700 photos! I think this place is very very well documented and photographed and well it is all true. Stop here, come early for the morning animals, come late for the lights and evening animals and birds. It is fun for all and the staff I met are a big part of that fun. Bring the little ones, take your time, search carefully, and you will surely find lovely details at every turn. See You there!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SkcP4Uu13bGVRoZOsgX62A", "review_id": "fN0jXT_bfBLtr0ldOzK4TQ", "text": "I would have never imagined that in a hot and dry city like Phoenix it would be possible to find such a beautiful place as the Desert Botanical Garden. When I first arrived here I heard about it and decided to take a look. I was so fascinated by the place, that I became a member and have visited it a bunch of times ever since.\n\nTake a look at what I wrote about the DBG in my full review in my blog: http://lagamio.com/2014/03/02/desert-botanical-garden/", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hFDLjZZ6boUjZWHperLWow", "review_id": "PeN6sXoAB6KP7UA8si3r7A", "text": "We went to the 8 to midnight viewing.   My take is that it was a one note show.  It was the light up Chihulu glass.  The 4 to 8 would have had the butterflies, the plants and then the glass sculptures.  It was very crowded, which was surprising to me.  There is a coupon for $2 and another deal for 20 % off with AAA.  I did not try to combine them.  My kids went off by themselves and came back with their face painted, which was free and fun.  My wife has a broken foot so we got her the wheel chair for just the $20 deposit, which went without a problem.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hjJJDwimpf7LhWcB2p3m2Q", "review_id": "UBtFpYcLtOcIb5FigvDpIg", "text": "A wonderful surprise in the Arizona desert! This is a very interesting and well laid-out botanical garden, with docents on hand to explain and instruct about anything you might want to know. We visited while the Chihuly exhibit was up and were amazed to see how he integrated his works into the landscape to stunning effects. Lunch at Gertrude's, the on-site cafe was lovely; we sat on the patio, close to the center fountain and our food was superbly done. Portion choice, menu selections and excellent coffee made this great. Highly recommend to anyone visiting the area.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SB2l1-OsWL4g6g6vrUHBCw", "review_id": "p20fwFIXlFnduJppx1CFmw", "text": "Was just here for Agave on the Rocks and it was very well done. Great food and several incredible bands. And the Fire Dancer was unbelievable!!!! And with Chuhuly Glad in the background, it couldn't get much better.....", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YQwSxgoooScY0b6s9eUYlA", "review_id": "e7I4nvwqQRQZJEoBG8oQrA", "text": "Hands-down my favorite place in Phoenix. Love my membership! If you are into botanical gardens, especially if you're a couple, I recommend going with a membership as you will save a lot of money. It's $22 to get in as an adult, but only $90 for two people for an annual pass (plus you get two free guest passes - that's $44 right there). My boyfriend and I often stop in just for a walk before or after we go out for dinner.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Skaeiq3BktGjRnVjL6AQJw", "review_id": "jXFiY9HDWN3hYLMsMHjiAA", "text": "Totally loved this place. My kids are 12 & 10 and it captivated them for a few hours before we had dinner. I'm sure we could have made a longer day of it, but we arrived at 3:30 to avoid mid day heat. The chihuly sculpture was amazing. No need for the tour time slots.  Because we live in Chicago, and right near the Chicago botanical gardens, we knew what to expect, but it was so great to see a new plant life in abundance. This is a beautiful environment and worth as much time as you can give it. The gift shop is standard and the restaurant 'Gertrude's' was very good and very busy. Need reservations for that.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Dyi4CPp3Xt1x4SJEkjJ4eQ", "review_id": "tqZFZKszeXBulcsl-AOvZw", "text": "My daughter wanted to come here during our spring break.  Although I didn't think I'd really like it (just plants right), I ended up really enjoying it and she loved it.  The staff was super friendly and the views amazing.  It was well laid out with wide paths.  We stayed for a couple hours and just had a relaxing and refreshing walk.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 14, "cool": 13}, "user_id": "iChZhRINmSKYoHhesh7grA", "review_id": "u1LfjHOW8El4_R9V5EE67A", "text": "The Desert Botanical Garden (DSB) has been educating, researching and exhibiting desert plants for the world to see for 75-years. It's a great place to come and learn about, and view, Desert plants as they thrive in a natural environment/setting. The place is huge -at around 140-acres- and can get extremely busy during certain times of the year, or for special events. The park itself is really beautiful, well organized and is a great place to bring the old and the young. I was fortunate enough to get to view two special exhibitions during my visit: \"Chihuly in the Garden\" and the Spring Butterfly Exhibit. \n\nChihuly in the Garden- Dale Chihuly is a world-renowned glass artist that produces the most visually wonderful pieces of glass art you can imagine. They're showcased throughout the DSB and you will come across them sporadically as you mosey along. They're also marked out on the map provided by the DSB, but I preferred to just come across them randomly; I felt it was more fun that way. I have seen Mr. Chihuly's work before at San Francisco's De Young Museum, but it was a great pleasure seeing his work again. According to my sister they're quite a sight to see when they're all lite up at night. \n\nSpring Butterfly Exhibit- You get to walk through a netted off area where there are hundreds of fluttering butterflies floating around you. You can watch them feed, fly and just rest--and if you hold still enough they just might grace you with their presence by landing on you. Just be sure to treat them gingerly and don't try and pick them up. This area was great fun, especially for my 3-year-old.\n\nThere's still time to go see both of these exhibitions as the Butterflies run until May 11th, 2014 and the Chihuly Exhibit runs until May 18th, 2014. I highly recommend seeing both if you can, but if not the DSB is still a pretty great place to come and see if you're in Phoenix and looking for something cool to do.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EcY13o00LfCKYC8apvAYgw", "review_id": "vmOrevC9vlsIJDX634MiyA", "text": "Spectacular dessert landscapes..  BUT only go there at opening time during the summer...its unbearably hot after 9:30AM from May thru Oct.\nSo worth visiting however...", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0Yrlfu8-YtHn2k3wr2_wGw", "review_id": "jqzX2ewq27kVlsTMJNklUA", "text": "The Desert Botanical Gardens in Phoenix is a true gem in this city.\n\nMany people rave about this place, so I'm just going to focus on what I like about it:\n\n1. They open at 7AM.  This means that you can go early and see the blossoms first thing in the morning.\n\n2. As you walk in, head to the Desert Wildflower Loop Trail on the far right.  The hummingbirds and butterflys are most active first thing in the morning.\n\n3. The latest Chihuly exhibits are best seen at night.  Absolutely stunning.\n\n4. Regarding the price, just buy an annual pass.  Then you can come whenever you want and see the plants change with the seasons.\n\n5. This place is extremely large and cell signals are spotty. They have free wifi in some key locations.  This is really nice for uploading photos.\n\n6. They have lots of performances here - jazz, classical music, etc.  The garden is a fantastic setting for after hours events.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UD34-daDhyWhjTR8w7s-Eg", "review_id": "cS4fNYUMGkXxkVeuGcDxgg", "text": "A gorgeous place for a nice stroll to see a vast variety of mostly native plants, trees, cacti, etc.  The Chihuly glass sculptures situated throughout the gardens were a very nice added touch.  These are pretty darn impressive and the gardens themselves are, too.  Highly recommend this!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hdZ3rlgFXctCOUhzoOebvA", "review_id": "qhEaoX7tW2wbbY47G6sB9g", "text": "The Desert Botanical Garden is great for tourists or people into plants. I've lived in Arizona all my life so I only go when there is something like Chihuly, the Butterfly Pavilion or I want to eat at Gertrudes. \n\nIt is a nice place to walk and wander around looking at the plants, there's a few little nook and crannies with shaded seating areas, it's definitely great to check out at least once.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w8RlJ9SXG54Jte4_02XG2A", "review_id": "-LJ9bCbD3AM3yeSes3SPzQ", "text": "The Chihuly exhibit makes it worth another trip! As an Arizona native, I had not considered returning for some time. Loved the glass, seamless integration with the cacti. The blooming prickly pear and bird watching was also nice. Hurry before the exhibit leaves May 18!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BsgXTs_hz4AwgbK0wSIIxw", "review_id": "JPgIEqYJRkbWlrbDLPexSg", "text": "This is a gem in the desert.  It has been here in the Valley as lo g as I remember and was a favorite field trip.  Now we love to go as adults and enjoy the holiday luminarias and the artwork.  Became a member too.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cKEkbRkYcYtWymUF8Zxolw", "review_id": "-YM5OCUUVX1p1Sl_cn78Xw", "text": "I used to live up the road from here..........how had I never been before???\n\nIt was the Chihuly exhibit that drew me in but it was a wonderful experience all around.\n\nI highly recommend checking it out!\n\nWhile not something that I feel needs to be seen more than once, it's definitely a must see :)", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RClS5nVIMKL2chJT05ff4Q", "review_id": "egDvz-SJv155azoCofh7aQ", "text": "Fantastic place to visit, especially for photographers!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "441f-HT2kYoButncns44kg", "review_id": "TvjtobxrzVzvRm3aDw1qFg", "text": "Had a great time seeing the chihuly sculptures. A little expensive but with seeing at least once!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "J20sQDdmA_CA-snRv96eng", "review_id": "2jzt_EMqmysMp3B5fUhrpA", "text": "An amazing and unique botanical garden. There are a lot of botanical gardens in the us but none quite like this which showcases how beautiful, colorful and full of life the desert really is.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xduo1Sh5ODv8yrmAA4janA", "review_id": "9Wr8j1StzWuceGoBjmE5aQ", "text": "Let me preface this by saying the sculptures for the Chihuly exhibit were beautiful and they were incorporated into their surroundings perfectly.  They also made you wonder how on earth they shipped and put together all that glass.  It was such a beautiful evening too.\nBut it was an absolute madhouse!  It was snow bird hell.  Now, I don't mind that this is a big tourist attraction.  If I were one, this would be on my list of things to see also.  But the nighttime logistics and the volume of tickets sold for each showing were downright dangerous. \n\nFirstly, the terrain was quite uneven and there was very little light along the ground of the pathways.  I had to turn on the flashlight app from my phone and shine it downward  so my mother (or myself) wouldn't go tumbling into a Cholla.  I did brush up against a few cacti on the path because there were traffic jams in front of each piece.  There were also serious photographers with fancy cameras and tripods in front of almost every sculpture and people kept stopping not wanting to ruin their shots.  This created an even bigger log jam.\n\nThere were no clear directional signs or arrows pointing out which paths to follow.  We kept following ones that led to nowhere and were very dark.   We found ourselves telling other bewildered art lovers, \"Thank you for doing our legwork.\" as they would emerge confused from one of these dead ends.\n\nThere was a totally unnecessary and artery clogging show of a few scantily clad ladies with light up hula hoops; gyrating and doing acrobatics. However, the elderly gentlemen on scooters especially seemed to enjoy them.  My brother had to save one of these scooter men and his walking wife from plowing straight into a dimly lit cement bench.   We kept saying things like, \"They should have made us sign a waiver for this. This is treacherous.  I wonder if they have a first aid tent somewhere?\"   It was utter chaos.\n\nTo cap off our experience, there was a wedding reception one could see in a gazebo area off the pathway.  The music being played over there was totally harshing my mellow.....what mellow I had left after dodging Hoverounds and making sure my mom (who'd had a couple glasses of wine) didn't fall.  They played \"Love Shack\", \"Buttercup\" and \"Play That Funky Music White Boy\" TWICE APIECE in the 90 mins we were there.  That DJ should have been stoned to death.\n\nOh, and one more thing. As we entered, the young man who put the little paper bracelets on our wrists pointed out the maps behind him in a basket. We took a few but they turned out just to be programs.  There were no maps inside them, nor did there seem to be maps anywhere.\n\nSo, to sum up:  Beautiful art which really needs to be viewed at night to see its full impact.  Great placement, beautiful weather.....thumbs up.  Feeling like cattle being herded toward the killing floor?  \"Love Shack\"?  Twice?!.....Thumbs down.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "cJKYQyoGq6mMKBT5ztu-wg", "review_id": "3Xn8btov2TY-_97Xo9NaBQ", "text": "Went there at night to see the Chihuly exhibit and it was awesome. Beautiful space , helpful employees, cool events, but -wow- were the gift shop prices steep... Would've been nice if the paths were slightly more lot up because it was really hard to see where to walk even though people were everywhere.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pEVf8GRshP9HUkSpizc9LA", "review_id": "xYwGpXBWXmM7Vu9jNNxOVw", "text": "I have been here several times and have always been impressed!  Yesterday we stopped by to see the Chihuly exhibit and we were blown away as always.  The desert was still somewhat in bloom and interspersed with the Chihuly glass is such a treat.  I highly recommend a visit and check out Groupon to save some $ too.  We paid $12/person instead of $22/person...yippee!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4OgI2vFREMSJjHIKtCM5Jg", "review_id": "oah73MNJnJ-JLUi7-cZ6pA", "text": "I was in Phoenix for work one weekend.  I had to be in town for Thursday and again Monday, enough time that it wasn't worth it (for me) to go to an airport and turn around a short time later.\n\nThe Botanical garden kept popping up as a top place to visit.  When I was there the Cithuly exhibit was going on.  Knowing it would be lit up for night I arrived later in the day, did a circuit, took a nap in my car, then came back and did another circuit of the exhibits lit up.  \n\nThey have a great variety of desert and arid plants.  Most Botanical Gardens I've gone to have a much different climate with plants that are used to water and it was very interesting to see the difference of the desert plants.  For me, it was enhanced by the art among the plants, although I did spend a lot less time reading the signs or learning about the plants than I would have otherwise.  If there hadn't been the art I'm not sure my rating, but no less than a four.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DCvpsth-g8uBBOYSWGfpmQ", "review_id": "JQ5ui2DsFb7_Zq_0FkgB2w", "text": "-great for family and seniors\n-great for individuals who can appreciate history and learning about their environment \n-great for dates\n\nI have to be honest, I feel as though if it weren't for the chiluly and butterfly exhibit the place would seem rather drab. Coming from California I'm used to the diversity in color contrasts and splash of lush green. On a positive note, I thought it was cool how they incorporate features in the garden that show you what it was like for indigenous tribes in AZ. I also read that they have live music playing some days so maybe that would have lightened up the atmosphere, too.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s7fSx1mLjNgJXh1rrs6Faw", "review_id": "gA9VJkQiGbdvFuYWYSx35w", "text": "Gorgeous. Definitely worth a visit, especially with the Chihuly exhibit installations. I love this place & go at least twice a year!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zU5NcD0VC9orDsznksXGfg", "review_id": "LHt_dlJGSqronh6AH0XVlA", "text": "Stopped by here one afternoon while in Phoenix to check out the Chihuly Exhibition.\n\nYou can walk all the trails in under an hour and the Chihuly glass artwork scattered throughout the gardens added a nice touch.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ryjqXdp68i2I9JPOpX9URw", "review_id": "DvwbvSucmsk76b4ZZRS78Q", "text": "The botanical garden is definitely one of the treasures of the city.   What a great place for a relaxing and interesting walk that really showcases the Sonoran desert beauty.   It does desperately needs a good Cafe and properly done would be a great location for a day and evening restaurant that equally showcases the modern West .", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UIl7ebKcwL93LqkcHetVnA", "review_id": "R0eWxBBFcQDARVu_SILLYw", "text": "In a word, gorgeous. I was lucky enough to visit during the Chihuly exhibit, but even without it, the Desert Botanical Garden was worth the time.\n\nDon't take the Desert in the name too literally and feel like it's just going to be cacti and vegetation for arid climates. There is a beautiful wildflower area full of hummingbirds, an herb garden and lovely green trees.\n\nNow, to the exhibit. I loved how the glassworks were integrated into the garden. They did a beautiful job putting it all together, and I was so glad I was able to visit during this exhibit.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CWF8lAJg_lbhubrq6DRgKw", "review_id": "jzAerWvcwuiwRMmt-t0bew", "text": "What a truly spectacular and magical place! We went to the Chihuly After Dark exhibit and was amazed at both the gorgeous plant life integrated with the artists glassworks! This is a must viewing!!! Gertrude's restaurant was excellent and they serve wine and other beverages to enjoy while you are strolling the grounds!!!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DzVNQPx967WRAHkqZdWEjQ", "review_id": "JJaN1wo-8aWep24YRdUh6A", "text": "We came here with a group of 10 ppl just to see the Chihuly Exhibit. It was beautiful and we absolutely loved the park. The front gate person said we could come back in the evening to see the glass art lit up in the dark as long as we kept our bracelets on. And we did come back! We walked the park in the daylight in about 2hrs, and only 40 min at night.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MAH6yRKKOGhbYFtmAjnPXg", "review_id": "ZiTkyOMlG-scav9Z-yRp4g", "text": "It is $20-$22 per person to get into this exhibit.  You won't see anything here that you can't see for free on a hike on any path around Arizona.  They did have the Chihuly sculptures up and they were beautiful.  But we went during the day and didn't get to see them lit up.  Every stand was out of water and the vending machines only took credit cards.  The waters were $1.50 for a 20oz.  The gift shop was completely over-priced.  A puzzle was $25. We were leaving and people were fighting over parking spaces.  Don't think we would ever go back.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RyX1dtn2eACiehBSj7rxEw", "review_id": "ZhwdFaakhgzPO0d8sJCOJg", "text": "This is quite an enjoyable place to go especially when company is visiting from out of town. The area is really big so there are a lot of different desert plants to see & it takes a sufficient amount of time to walk around. They have a group guided tour for free if you're interested in that. We have been through twice now - once during the day time & also once when they had the Chihully exhibit during the night time. Both times were a pleasant experience although if you're going to the exhibit, it's definitely more worth it to go after the sun has set as the glass looks much more vibrant & beautiful. The only complaint is that the adult ticket is very expensive. Make sure you bring your student ID if you have one & a AAA card if you're a member for a discount!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "To241-C4_7wNgAd-6hwQaA", "review_id": "D1FfoUUhu6Rybl47C54eGQ", "text": "Vacationing at Scottsdale with my wife at the Diamond Resort Villa Mirage and one of the conceirges, Chiara, recommended this activity and as we visit the area a few times, we wanted to do something unique here so we decided to go... and we were not disappointed!!!  They offer 4 viewing time slots, three during the day and one during the night, 8p-12a and we decided on the late show.  Wow, this place and event is popular!!!  I have seen one of Chihuly's art work, and so had an idea of what to expect and have to say it exceeded my  expectations.  The colored lights and glass was striking from the get go.  The unique combination of the glass art and light with the desert flora was creative and at times eerie and even \"intergalactic!\"  I mean it was dark and some of the artwork looked like it was from a Star Wars movie!  \n\nMy favorites were the orange orb with snake like protrusions, the blue orb at the entrance,  the lavender colored stakes, the water display with the frogs croaking  and tall glass ball column.  So creative and unique and massive.  Makes me wonder how all can hang without blowing over in what can be a windy environment.\n\nI am a plant afficianado so I would love to see this during the day as well as enjoy all the plants in the botanical garden.  \n\nThe weather was warm and balmy, lots of people and crowed and yet the evening was perfect for family, date night and \"out of towners.\"  I was surprised at how many folks with physical challenges had access to some paths that were not level or paved.  \n\nIf there is a beef, it is that parking is a mess and disorganized and the event may be oversold.   We went SAT evening and it looked like others had the same idea to go to this exhibit.  I'd recommend you go early and be prepared to hunt for parking.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 9, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "diDUDx82VePOC1hObkHwMw", "review_id": "9qHhJshxja3x2ArNe8EAMQ", "text": "This review is mainly based on the Chihuly Exhibit and the wonderful job Desert Botanical Gardens does to keep this place looking simply fabulous.\n\nBeen here a few times throughout my stay in PHX and each time we come back it gets better and better. The place looks a lot bigger than we remembered and had more paths and special interest to enjoy than last time.\n\nCame with the family and used a Groupon thingamajig. Daughter is a coupon clipper and did a great job on this one. We could not decide whether to see the Chihuly exhibit at night or first thing in the morning. Granddaughter was with us so we decided to go with the early morning adventure and we were not disappointed.\n\nWow is all we can say. What an amazing selection of cactus, desert trees and bushes from all over the world. There are even wildflowers and tons of different critters and birds that make themselves right at home. It was fun watching everyone shooting pictures of just about anything that moved or sweet family photos next to something extravagant or amazing.\n\nThis is always been a great place to take people from out of town or just a great way to get some exercise while enjoying the heavenly works sent from above. We probably walked close to a couple of miles before we were done.\n\nBring your sunscreen, shady hat, some good walking shoes and plenty of liquids to drink. The dessert can take the life right out of you if you are not careful. So be cool and stay hydrated and rest in the shade when you get a chance. MOST EXCELLENT!\n\n4.75 STARS", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cGnaft9JhI10HUQdtHGvRQ", "review_id": "g9bBsb4R2Sy_UgTqcEnDVw", "text": "What a wonderful place to visit. Especially at night during the holidays. This past holiday season the Chihuly exhibit was magical. Treat yourself and go.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "B0t4UT3dmP2k0WU0WoRGiQ", "review_id": "45rDGODDNVK_Q8y1l9uTwQ", "text": "The Chihuly Exhibit was simply beautiful and amazing! I have never seen anything like it. Thank you for the opportunity to see such great beauty!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ry48Bta6spNowOkiMNC_xg", "review_id": "aabKQKCpWlVIh2Adqxhu1g", "text": "A restaurant and snack bar, book and schwag store, fantastic annual plant sales.  If you're committed to the Sonoran Desert, and desert landscaping in general and have some disposable income, I encourage you to become a member,  Since 1939, committed people have turned this little patch of desert into a Phoenix crown jewel of botanical knowledge and display, education and a double shot of straight up beauty in human arranged desert landscaping. \n\nI also encourage you to provide visit scholarships or subsidys for some of our area's least wealthy young people.  They may be inspired to learn plants and lift Arizona science, botany, architecture and landscaping to beautiful new heights.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "k4-6lakq7t3kCgbvPxcuvg", "review_id": "3WzzARK_7GXLdSGOcH2aIw", "text": "I brought my husband and two of my littles here to see the Chihuly in the Garden exhibit and it was absolutely stunning. This exhibit was a MUST SEE.  (I saw *was* because it ended last weekend and if you missed it then I do truly feel badly for you.)\n\nWe bought Groupon tickets for the exhibit and after one misfired attempt to visit it on a sold-out Saturday night, we finally made it in on Wednesday before the exhibit ended.  The customer service was stupendous, with each employee we encountered going out of their way to be gracious and helpful.  \n\nThe gardens are meticulously manicured and beautiful and there are water fountains, park benches and trash receptacles along the walking paths.  Also, there was a mobile cash bar set up part way into the exhibit and my husband bought me the most delicious prickly pear margarita that was just the right size for sipping as I walked along and viewed the glass sculptures.\n\nIt's worth mentioning that my youngest son was so excited to see this exhibit that he kept bouncing around and kissing my arm and calling me the best mommy ever for bringing him.  I gave him my Smartphone and he used the various feature settings on my camera to take his own creative photos of the glass sculptures.  \n\nWe had a great time and I only regret not being able to stay longer.  I understand that a Fairy World exhibit is coming up next at The Desert Botanical Gardens.  Perhaps a membership is in our future...?", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "gx3ZRjh43OOuavKl_rXvrA", "review_id": "AoI8AfYTfLHJ6MjG50jlrA", "text": "Desert Botanical Garden exceeded my expectations and any pre-existing thought about the desert and it's plants. Plus, I have never seen that much cacti in my entire life!\n\nSaw a small brochure about this place at my hotel and spur of the moment decided to make a drive out here with my mom first thing in the morning (please go in the morning, the heat is bearable). Tickets were decently priced and I got the student price, which was great!\n\nThe garden covers cacti, shrubbery and flowers native to Arizona, Mexico and California as well as Chihuly in the Garden. From a reserved spots that butterflys and bees gravitate to, to life of Tohono O'odham in the Sonoran desert this garden is quite informational.\n\nEach section of the garden was creatively set up, easy to learn from and paths big enough for people to walk through with little crowding. You get to witness various wildlife, from birds, rodents and lizards and is flat out a great experience. You automatically feel transported into a different world, so major props to the Desert Botanical Gardens and all who contribute to provide a place to showcase it all.\n\nThere is a restaurant, vending machines, Chihuly exhibit and gift shop you can visit after your walk around. Take advantage of shaded areas, wear comfortable shoes, put on your shades, take frequent breaks and drink lots of water!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "l-TqqrPsFeN6foLSyJ7h6w", "review_id": "0bcO7ESlJEeRb7p5Ab904A", "text": "Beautiful!! Leisure walk around gorgeous areas. Bring a water bottle. Lots of restrooms about. Lots of shade and resting areas. Beautifully decorated as well! Gorgeous parabolas and fountains and lots of park helpers everywhere! The gift shop is adorable too.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XMcDtOy-4j0wDcKt98GEbw", "review_id": "N27pfOvm_tTasYDIuMV5kg", "text": "Amazing place to visit.  A must do,  actually a lot of shade out on the trail.  Would go again to see other exhibits", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "FjDJcEFfPa9eHxmU32vcLw", "review_id": "xc3InAXHzHqLO6aJYYXVeQ", "text": "Every time I got to the DBG, I find they make it better and better.  It's a lovely place and visiting this in the summer might be a bit hard because it's so hot.  However, they do have water stations all over the Garden and the water is cold.\n\nThe place is beautiful and the people that volunteer and work there are always so nice to us.  They have a gorgeous array and variety of plants and love the art pieces that show up when they do.  \n\nIt's a very peaceful place.  We've even come upon a number of critters, like colorful snakes, squirrels, quail, rabbits, and other vermin.  The kids LOVE this.  \n\nA friend of mine also got married here more than a decade ago and the wedding was beautiful.  Very romantic.  I wish it was closer to where I live, but it's a nice place to visit.  We try to visit annually.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UixxPQf05vUtAKJpCl9ZuA", "review_id": "Efd4bBjkkTybxrG5_yt9zA", "text": "As soon as I found out that the Desert Botanical Gardens had a Dale Chihuly exhibit I knew that I had to go.  \n\nHonestly, if it weren't for the Chihuly exhibit I probably would have never gone to the garden but I'm so glad that I went.  The garden in the spring was absolutely beautiful. Displaying desert plants from the Sonoran Desert in the Southwestern United States and around the world.  Many of the plants in bloom at the time that I went.  Although it was spring and the temperature was tolerable I can't imagine taking a stroll through the gardens during the sweltering summer days.  There isn't too much shade along the paths.  \n\nThe employees were really friendly and very informative.  I also really appreciated the fact that the gardens were so well maintained.  Parking is free.  Adult tickets are $22 and Students $12.  Unfortunately, I believe the Chihuly exhibit has ended but don't let that stop you from checking out this beautiful gem.  Would definitely drop by the gardens if I'm ever in the Phoenix area again.  I loved it!  Don't forget to bring your hat, water, and some sunscreen!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "X7dxykmIV9LL5ZxLtgQYXA", "review_id": "pQpZCqchXSjhG5hFMl3QjQ", "text": "We've been to the DBG two or three times now for various events.  It's a great place to take the family and friends.  They have many events throughout the year, and we most recently went for the Chihuly in the Gardens art show.  There were tons of glass pieces and sculptures on display, and they lit up at night.  There's also a nice little restaurant on site, as well as a gift shop.  Keep in mind though that most of it is uncovered, so if you go during the summer months be sure to bring plenty of water and sunscreen!", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dQAGyaI-G5eeHhj3R5lWlA", "review_id": "hPUaPa6ZuUIn6vJEqOl1Ow", "text": "Serious snooze fest.... and waste of time.    There is nothing mentally or visually  engaging about the desert botanical gardens .  Only visit here if you have young children  who have an appreciation for cacti;  glass and bad salsa.   Definitely, do not bring a date here like I did. (There was nothing else to do in the city )She liked the butterflies ***shrugs***", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FKViOrC8nGcyUH8HNuBFgA", "review_id": "d7BsNY42w31k8101qv4_gA", "text": "This place holds a lot of magic. I haven't seen the Chihuly exhibit yet unfortunately, but I can speak to a decade of experience in traveling here from the west side with my mother. Hell, I even volunteered here as a cactus in the summer and entertained children who for some reason wanted to hug a cactus. \n\nThis place isn't just for kids, though. They have literally hundreds of plants and other things (many of which you won't see anywhere else in Arizona) like pet rocks, and succulents of so, so many types. \n\nThe real joy of this place is it's proximity to the Phoenix zoo, which causes lots and lots of indigenous animals to come and inhabit the area during the day and night time. \n\nDid I mention they have nighttime flashlight tours? I haven't done one but it sounds like fun. The only way they could improve this place is to make it free.", "business_id": "qMkIbQFrROSnPaQ7at85-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "EoTooNBcxu0Hy0-XeZI8aw", "review_id": "DHmdP3rd3xkRPinn-ASvhQ", "text": "At first they're standoffish and a little reserved, but I think it's having to deal with some of the fussiest jewelry designers and metal artists in the Valley. They try to assess you as you walk through the door and try to anticipate your type of personality...that's a good thing.\n\nWhile it may look like a hole in the wall or a place that won't carry more than an ounce of silver, Lonnie's Inc really has so much more going for it....whether you're into enamelling or beading, this place is it.\n\nI miss their other location out in Mesa, but that got closed down last summer.\n\nFor now, I make the drive to Lonnie's in Phoenix and each time I've gone, I've yet to be disappointed.\n\nThe staff is friendly and knowledgeable.", "business_id": "0PO74pfETLFUs0AcdvdCdQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xFG4Ca2HHmbxDTkMlmHnjQ", "review_id": "4wcEJbGWydfMGAEAPwy8rw", "text": "This place has a lot to offer - many different choices of jewelry making supplies. However, the staff leaves something to be desired. They are not overly helpful and at times have just tried to up-sell us. I will probably start to try to find a new local jewelry making supply shop.", "business_id": "0PO74pfETLFUs0AcdvdCdQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gfoErsyOWfR_rx6v6Xwy4w", "review_id": "GAXISkbVqMHIRjWGAa_eZA", "text": "Lonnie's has a nice supply of materials and tools, and if you're into jewelry-making, you'll probably find something to buy there.  Unfortunately, you're gonna have to wait for it.  Service is slow, and not always friendly.  The staff generally won't look at or speak to you as you stand there waiting for the interminable line to move, and they aren't any nicer when it is your turn.  I've been there many times, and this is the case every. effing. time.  Service is important to me, so I only go to Lonnie's when I need something now and they happen to be open.  Otherwise, I'd rather give my money to people with manners.", "business_id": "0PO74pfETLFUs0AcdvdCdQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Scx26OFcAgXVdkh6J2SkTA", "review_id": "UdDr5sNQkc7O6lEEec5p_w", "text": "Holy wow what terrible service!  I came into to purchase display items and ask one simple question which was met with not only rudeness but downright aggression. I have been to Lonnie's before, and knew that customer service isn't exactly their forte, but after today's experience, I would drive to the other side of town to specifically NOT give them my business.", "business_id": "0PO74pfETLFUs0AcdvdCdQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "urx30UA7Qh93mHaG-4Jvhw", "review_id": "_ubpfS1sFqwXMJm8DYaC9g", "text": "First time to Lonnie's. Walked in and everyone looked up at me and then looked right back down. Couldn't get anyone to answer my questions or even acknowledge me. Lonnie himself was there and when the salesperson directed my question to him (3 times) he never answered. They also didn't have two of the three things I came in to buy (all of which they list on their website). They were also giving another woman a hard time about her company card, despite the woman protesting that she comes in to the store \"all the time.\" VERY rude to her and I was surprised they would speak that way to any customer, especially in front of another one.\n\nThey may be a gem for some jewelry folks, but the terrible customer service ensured that I will never be back.", "business_id": "0PO74pfETLFUs0AcdvdCdQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GB19lO2IIA4xkkHnBn26vA", "review_id": "tEUmWbd6_GQP4CQZdRqrPQ", "text": "This is probably the largest silver supply store in the valley. I have been there several times and each time has been the same no matter which employee you get. At the end of your shopping trip you just want to leave ASAP because you feel like you are making them do something they don't want to do, and that comes with a big dose of bad attitude. I have been over charged once and found it before I left, I've  been given the wrong silver item and didn't catch it before I got home and recently I've been given the absolute wrong information (by the owners wife) on a potential product purchase.  Needless to say I'm going to be resupplying my silver stock thru  the internet. This review is based on several trips to the store not just one or two.", "business_id": "0PO74pfETLFUs0AcdvdCdQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Oi4WNK_mL-h2Kc03Mj5ZHw", "review_id": "9pxCuYj8NNVYfw-UI55SNQ", "text": "Been using this company for years for all of our custom uniform needs. We run a commercial service company providing janitorial and maintenance services to buildings all over the US and all of our uniform orders come out of this location. They are always on time and have very competitive rates. I would recommend this company to anyone.\n\nBlue collar also has provided me with all of my own non-uniform industrial clothing. They always have a very good selection in their store and have the ability to order anything I desire.", "business_id": "djuIzefYQOCcjLJSF6ow3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XMwsFSfJLOlYIs3Pe6xdcg", "review_id": "r6sTGh96x_QFI6d4-7kUOQ", "text": "Great pricing and durable clothes. I have shirts that I've been wearing for 10 years.", "business_id": "djuIzefYQOCcjLJSF6ow3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NDMYYMCyb3YswnvRVMWw-A", "review_id": "vAa2xYY_9nYRzKMaIWN2yg", "text": "I can't praise them enough!\n\nI've been buying from them for years, and hopefully will for many years to come. The quality of the products they sell is the best and the prices are amazing. So nice to find this in a small local shop that provides THE BEST customer service! Even though I moved to Tucson a few years ago, I still make sure to stop in whenever I need anything they might carry.", "business_id": "djuIzefYQOCcjLJSF6ow3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6Aip_2hjtTAOCDB5ctaFxQ", "review_id": "VcOMH23UM0wujH7YraQg5g", "text": "Best little shop for uniforms.great to deal with and quality work\n\nJerry", "business_id": "djuIzefYQOCcjLJSF6ow3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A_O8wZOsMTPwyeYA4-Rsow", "review_id": "lR8ljHwYPaD5VAzrGOOS9g", "text": "This place CLAIMS to be a \"punk rock\" bar  ... it's not what I'd consider a Punk bar ... way to many rednecks ... This is NOT a cool place ... and the booking is God awful. Skip this place and head to the TT Roadhouse ... Hell even the Rogue is better than this place.", "business_id": "R10n8BjvPvQtgJh4DcZUIg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2006-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Cp-PV8rsypbO-xBrQ6KmQg", "review_id": "TkIyVcjrr4f4JJ9afx_YZw", "text": "This place COULD be cool, but the owners are meth heads and nobody cool goes there. In fact, I don't think I've ever seen anyone in there. It's usually empty when I drive by or stop in. \n\nI don't like going there though even though it's really close to my house and it's \"punk themed\". Not really punk except for the fact that it's all beat up and shitty.", "business_id": "R10n8BjvPvQtgJh4DcZUIg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z5g5Lclwt13_BO0BStohMA", "review_id": "FGfMmgve0_5nID9u-FyPSQ", "text": "I've only been to Jugheads for Sadisco, the goth/industrial night, and I wasn't impressed. Jugheads isn't as much a bar as a series of fences, ramshackle walls and bits of trash. I don't know what the drink prices are like, because I've never felt comfortable enough to have a drink there.\n\nThe parking lot is a mess, and I'm surprised there isn't a crash every night. There isn't much room to move, and it's poorly lit. If you do go, try parking in a lot west of the bar, near the Delhi Palace. There's lots of parking there.\n\nDuring the last Sadisco Fight Club, an amateur brawler was knocked unconscious and couldn't be revived. That resulted in a visit from the cops and paramedics. The bar was shut down, and my $15 cover went to waste. \n\nI likely won't be back.", "business_id": "R10n8BjvPvQtgJh4DcZUIg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "uq-Gjs9wDbO73L1G5JIwgQ", "review_id": "jMb6-IH-Bz0gGcUIqNN2GQ", "text": "I went to Jugheads two weekends ago and it really was a blast. Yes the parking is a pain in the ass and yes the place looks pretty worn. But I think that's part of the fun. The drinks were reasonably priced and the staff was very friendly and attentive. I plan on going back!", "business_id": "R10n8BjvPvQtgJh4DcZUIg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "qwu5B9anH4AlEtau0K-6aQ", "review_id": "BOo06pKUP1Hdg1FkhgO_5Q", "text": "Graphiti, Chain Link fences, Broken bottles, these are all things that would bring the stars DOWN on a review.  Well, you would think.  At Jugheads, its all part of the atmosphere.  I dig a dive bar that is down and dirty, but still devoted to the customer.  I've been here probably about 5 or 6 times to see live shows and never once have I experienced less than absolute satisfaction.  The bar is in the middle so there are PLENTY of seats, however if its a show night, they WILL fill up, so stake your claim on the nasty ass couch just inside the door ASAP!\n\nI was drinking Red Bull and Vodka's the last time I went there.  It was for a Aizen/Asylum show and they gave it to me in a red Dixie cup.  I was speechless!  It was almost like I was right at home.\n\nThis place books awesome bands and they know how to throw a night of fun.  If you only have one night every other week to get out and have fun, spend it here at Jugheads.  They will not dissapoint.", "business_id": "R10n8BjvPvQtgJh4DcZUIg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eEo1W07PkjR0jLRkMF5m1g", "review_id": "XsweIKg2KMINjpXlpOwx_Q", "text": "Eh, i liked it with the other management before they fired everone and hired uber trendy \"cooler than you\" people.  They still get decent shows and have some great beer deals but man.  its so clean now.  And the girl jeans wearing crowd has moved in on certain nights.  Dont get me wrong, Ill still patronize when they have decent shows, but it's not the kind of place you go after work to unwind with a beer and good conversation.\n\nOne thing Ill give them props for, the be your own f-in DJ night. Great idea where people show up with random records and get to spin them.", "business_id": "R10n8BjvPvQtgJh4DcZUIg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QdypppSRw2H5UtMu1IebLw", "review_id": "BCrjopnrf8BXZrZd9C612g", "text": "I am still partially deaf from going to a show there Saturday night, so that's got to be a good sign, right? :o) A local metal band that I've seen before was playing, Hypatia, AMAZING METAL band. They definitely stand out from the other handful I've seen, they actually have some talent, enough to make me want to buy their CD. Anyway, this place is set up like a shoe box, with one small door. With all the lights, speakers, instruments, rocking band members, and spectators, this place gets sweaty and hot, a major downside. The decor is......well that of a skeezy metal bar, which didn't bother me much, I didn't go there for the looks, I came for the bands. Bartenders were nice and fast, which is a plus. Womens' bathroom was clean, this is worth mentioning because most are SICK. I just hated that there were no tables in front of the stage, you just had to stand and crowd around which sucked because there is enough room for 10 people to stand right in front, then the rest have to \"bob and weave\" to see anything. The stage was too small, the bass player was standing in front of the stage since there wasn't anymore room. I'm used to a better set up, like that at Joe's Grotto, where there are tons of tables on each side of the stage and an aisle in the middle if you want to stand. Overall, if you just want to hear some live music, minus comfortable seating, adequate stage, and be hot and sweaty, then check it out. I'd only go back if a band I REALLY REALLY wanted to see was playing. Oh and FYI this is a CASH ONLY venue/bar.", "business_id": "R10n8BjvPvQtgJh4DcZUIg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mU5GwCA4uiD0-RH1qt3jrQ", "review_id": "Kr6prF8h9ZaSztrAHtA50w", "text": "Room:\n- A suite with a living room and bedroom.\n- Soft and comfy king size bed. I love the down-filled sheets and pillows.\n- Wolfgang Puck dual coffee pot, coffee, and tea! \n- Has a mini fridge, microwave, and mini safe.\n- Neutrogena products \n- A TV in the living room, as well as the bedroom\n\nCheck-in:\n- Warm and soft chocolate chip cookie! Yum!\n\nFree Continental Breakfast:\n- Includes: french toast, sausages, bacon, eggs, fried potatoes, fruits, cold cereal, milk, and pastries\n- A sit down place for eating\n- Guests can pay extra for gratuity\n- Food is decent for breakfast, but the pastries taste better warm\n- If you want hard boiled eggs- that costs extra\n- For those who cannot sit down to eat, there is coffee and pastries before the eating area.\n\nFacilities:\n- Conveniently located near the freeway\n- Has a computer area near the hotel entrance\n- Outdoor pool and jacuzzi available\n- Exercise room with some treadmills and weight machines\n- Lots of parking available in the back of the hotel", "business_id": "qIhBNeE64skjowRs6TTwJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Pn_gHp4VUM-aSd57N3QpNw", "review_id": "XnFbGbiODTSBx3jk43HHRA", "text": "Doubletree Guest Suites Phoenix Gateway Center is a great choice for the middle to upper-middle tier of hotels in the Phoenix area. The front desk service is quick and good, as is the staff at the complimentary breakfast dining room. \n\nHere's what you get for your stay:\n= Suite with a living room that has a pullout sofa, bathroom and separate bedroom with a door that closes off. (not just a one room hotel room).\n= Two TVs per room.\n= Coffee maker, refrigerator and microwave in all rooms.\n= Neutrogena amenities\n= Decent sized pool and small jacuzzi\n= Small fitness room\n= Plenty of free parking\n= Free airport shuttle bus (only 5 mins away)\n= Free buffet breakfast\n= Easy to find near the airport\n= Chocolate chip cookies upon check-in\n= View of the airport (if you like that sort of thing), but no jet noise as the hotel is north of the flight path\n\nHere's what could be better, but they're definitely NOT drawbacks:\n= Location is not right in downtown, but if you drive straight across Van Buren Avenue at a steady pace, you hit all green lights except for a few and you're in downtown in less than 10 minutes\n\nI travel a lot and am at the highest level of membership for the Hilton Family of hotels, the Hyatt family of hotels and at the second highest level with Starwood Hotels. This hotel is better than the other Doubletree, Hilton, Sheraton and Marriott hotels in greater Phoenix. And, on top of that, it's almost always cheaper than all of those hotels.", "business_id": "qIhBNeE64skjowRs6TTwJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ToIcMshsBV7T63EAq59Sog", "review_id": "ua7ZjntHlKCwXByOTkIuvg", "text": "Katherine sets the bar for Hotel excellence at the Registration Desk - efficient, pleasant and always acknowledges me by name.\n\nDon't take the  5 minute cab ride, they have a minimum fare which is pricey. Take the hotel shuttle and give the friendly driver a nice tip, you still save $10.\n\nDuring the sunset, lightning storm or after the rain the upper floor walkways give a terrific view of the sky show. \n\nThe suites are spacious, clean and  have wide screen tv's.\n\nThis has to be one of the best bets, as a moderate business hotel,  close to the Phoenix airport, good central location, with quick access to the freeways.", "business_id": "qIhBNeE64skjowRs6TTwJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pwg_JKuB05o_77bnGPdNhg", "review_id": "dIsWrdvKxrcbo3A5-FWVPg", "text": "I'm down here for Spring Training this year. I thought this hotel would be more convenient to Phoenix Municipal Stadium, and it is.\n\nPros:  Nice, spacious rooms.  Each is a suite.  Large, flat screen TV in the living room.  Beautiful outdoor design for the hotel.  Included buffet breakfast.  \n\nCons:  Pricey.  \n\nI noticed that next year's rooms are already up for this time of year (during the month, March, when every hotel jacks their prices), but they're a lot cheaper.", "business_id": "qIhBNeE64skjowRs6TTwJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "07QrlEBAY9bp7ivPl3_tDw", "review_id": "E-JyxPCh68adkzoWTjZW7Q", "text": "I was really impressed with this hotel. All the rooms are oversized with a seperate living area, and bedroom area. Upon check-in you get these great little gift bags. They are filled with tea bags, hot chocolate packets, and their homemade chocolate chip cookies. The beds are very comfortable with lots of extra blankets and pillows in the closet if necessary. I'd say the best bang for your buck is the free buffet breakfast. I had scrambled eggs, bacon, and seasoned homestyle potatoes. The pastries looked good too but I was already full. Each table gets their own pot of coffee too. Great hotel.", "business_id": "qIhBNeE64skjowRs6TTwJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-J0UBX-JZEfOjmIjv0F4mA", "review_id": "-ddwxkW6kal6vTmT0oT4Lg", "text": "Nice place for the price. Not much stuff near by. Need a car to move around.", "business_id": "qIhBNeE64skjowRs6TTwJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "eJMgz4oi9kWw0iau3NkFkQ", "review_id": "roPsMSL2NFRji74G47WUJQ", "text": "It's amazing what you'll be willing to overlook when a warm and gooey chocolate chip cookie is handed to you.  So the giant \"Welcome Oakland A's\" banner was draped over the front entrance could have been the dealbreaker.  Warm Cookie beats annoyance at A's banner.\n\nOkay, Spring Training wasn't my first time at this Doubletree.  Been here before and it's nice.  The rooms at this place are modern, clean, spacious, and comfortable.  Couches, coffee table, a work table, and plenty of open space to stretch out.  The suites (and they're all suites here) are nicely outfitted with a big Plasma HDTV in the living area and a standard-def CRT in the bedroom.  Local channels and HBO are in HD, the rest are Standard def.  Huge pool, although it's usually pretty busy.  A Precor Fitness Center that is pretty nice, Wi-Fi and wired internet in every room although it's not free, parking is free.  Avoid the 3rd floor if possible because it's the only floor without a crossover above the pool from the elevator so if you get stuck on the far side of the building, it'll take a while to walk there.\n\nThe complimentary breakfast facility is very swank, but there's nothing spectacular about the food itself.  Standard Doubletree menu of a buffet - bacon, sausage, eggs, and either pancakes, blintzes, french toast or other starch alternating.\n\nCan't deny the location close to the airport and Central Phoenix is convenient.  Rooms are well insulated and quiet and it's location less than a minute away from Highway 202 is really easy access.  I'm really indifferent to the staff here - they do their job.  They're most definitely not rude or unpleasant but some enthusiasm and maybe cracking a smile once in awhile would be nice.  I'm pretty split between this location and the Embassy Suites on East Thomas - if only for the free in-room internet and easy access to some of the best friggin Latin food in Phoenix - it would ultimately come down to which place has the better price.", "business_id": "qIhBNeE64skjowRs6TTwJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Qg_Rg4UYFOe1v5O70U0qkA", "review_id": "-TqDX24RM-cVsCwKLWzH2w", "text": "Was in Phoenix for business and decided to stay at the Doubletree Hotel near the airport. \n\nI have to admit, this is one of the nicer double trees I've been to. The courtyard and all of their facilities here are first class. The room that I got was a nice suite. It had two rooms, a sitting/dinning area/work area and the bedroom. The rooms were very spacious, clean, and modern, and each room had it's own hi-def TVs with all the channels plus HBO. \n\nThe bathroom is also nice with the sink, toilet, and shower all in the same room. The bed are nice and soft and clean. I did get a comfortable night sleep here. They also have a very nice court yard with orange trees, a nice pool area, and work out room. \n\nThey also have on site dinning and bar area called the Belvedere. Me an my coworker had both drinks, dinner, and breakfast there. It's american style grill and prices are reasonable for a hotel (you're looking at around $10 for sandwiches & pizza and $18 - $25 for entrees). \n\nThe food here was good and the free breakfast that came with it was also very good. It was one of the better complimentary breakfast I've been to. Not only did they have fresh cooked pastries, but they also had eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, and fresh squeezed juice. \n\nAs to rating, while the hotel is nice, it's expense. How expensive, try $179 on a Week Night when I was here (granted it was during spring training). Also you get all these things BUT free internet. This is the one thing I hate about these high end hotels, they penny pinch the hell out of you. \n\nWould I come back, yes I would. But I think the lack of free internet and the high prices would make me look else where in the future and probably cost this hotel a star in my books and I ranked it down to 3 stars. So if you got the cash and don't mind spending then the Doubletree Hotel is worth the stay.", "business_id": "qIhBNeE64skjowRs6TTwJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "06jGTBWhhDAJ5PXCxIq3rA", "review_id": "GcSIskMXAuRPXsWOWVNFfg", "text": "The lobby doesn't tell the full story of this rather unique Doubletree near the PHX airport. A free shuttle whisks you from the airport and brings you to a very dated and small lobby. At first sight, I thought that I had made a mistake. Then you walk into the courtyard where the elevators are and there is a pool with seating and tables all over the place to enjoy a meal or drink poolside. It has this pleasant mini resort feel to it. The rooms are suites with a sitting area near the door and a bedroom in the back. If I didn't know better, I'd say that this place used to be an Embassy Suites! Good stuff, the lit pool and jacuzzi at night makes this place a winner. \n\nThey will also give you a ride to nearby places in the shuttle if you ask nicely.", "business_id": "qIhBNeE64skjowRs6TTwJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cjG1kUEGJeyNVzTXyBrozg", "review_id": "WxoVKEc2_UIPKYx8qNMb_g", "text": "We stayed here for 3 nights while attending Spring Training.  I have stayed here before and found it pleasant then.  We arrived and check in went smoothly.  We got to our room and were disappointed that there was some type of humming noise non-stop.  We called the front desk and he came up quickly and without hesitation relocated us to another room.  There is plenty of parking and most of it can be found near your room. The pool is nice and very popular with children, so kids noise does abound here.  The breakfast and its staff are great.  Breakfast is included and the main dish changes each day.  The sports bar is very nice and there are many large screen computers for use that are free. Wi-Fi in your room is NOT free.  We ate dinner at the hotel's Belvedere and while the service was not up to par the food was great.  \nI would highly recommend this hotel as it is central to many other locations, airport, Scottsdale, and the various freeway systems.  There is though nothing this hotel, only a gas station within walking distance.  \nYES the chocolate chip cookies are an added touch !", "business_id": "qIhBNeE64skjowRs6TTwJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KJYACjvQw4CWEJLwuK1fFA", "review_id": "v-c15Cu-pKSurbSUDi77hg", "text": "As far as Hilton properties go...this one is a little tired. The room we got smelled musty but since we were only staying one night we didn't bother moving.  The room was clean so don't get me wrong on this area....just old and tired.\n\nAll room doors are exposed to the outside which is not one of my favorite features but since it is in Phoenix I guess wether isn't a problem.  \n\nWould I stay here again.....only because of the convenience to the airport.  The bar has pretty good food.  We tried the hotel bear becasue there was nothing within walking distance worth going to.", "business_id": "qIhBNeE64skjowRs6TTwJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "brRr5SRQyzYa6S623Kvd5Q", "review_id": "oviwzAVOvuVDyis-I0yIcA", "text": "I was a little wary of being in an airport hotel, especially one so close to the runways...but you could barely hear anything. The rooms were very nice, comfy bed and a little kitchen. You might want to make sure you aren't near the ice machine, they are a bit loud in the rooms next to them. The pool was pretty nice, warm and clean.\nCheck in and out was a breeze. I got a cookie upon check in which was very nice. The restaurant was decent and has a bunch of free computers outside of it for hotel guests to use.  There is Wi-Fi but you have to get the code from the front desk to log on.  The free shuttle to the airport is awesome and very quick.", "business_id": "qIhBNeE64skjowRs6TTwJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DmOHgIxHo0K92yIbrm933Q", "review_id": "NANUUHRVszJD5XdZbQu4lg", "text": "Very friendly check in staff. Clean room. Quiet. Surprising since we are so close to the airport.", "business_id": "qIhBNeE64skjowRs6TTwJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hOXABNRpfkFpVMSbDDl6-Q", "review_id": "ZdoYmQVQUqoN3s28jlD62Q", "text": "Big rooms. Clean but have a smell to them that had my wife and I pointing fingers at each other at first. The included 6a - 9a breakfast has plenty of everything. Nice to have that refrigerator, too. Free shuttle to the airport on the half hour was extremely convenient. Tipping at breakfast and with the shuttle is appreciated just the same as you would your housekeeper.", "business_id": "qIhBNeE64skjowRs6TTwJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bv16boLVSNb_uGtZOQ-jNQ", "review_id": "7x5vVGa50eADM2f7cYN2Sw", "text": "Check-in was fast and quick and price was right for what it was. A big upgrade over a discount property and super close to the airport. It does resemble a different kind of hotel in that everything was outside, but the room was spacious and generally quiet. The morning breakfast was solid and the only real minus was the shuttle's delay; some of the hotels came twice in the time it took this one to show up once. But save for that...a more than adaquate experience for an overnight stay.", "business_id": "qIhBNeE64skjowRs6TTwJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ktyoP7G8zSyMXwGur_QudA", "review_id": "UVBiYn9GVKh1ttOQ--refA", "text": "It was a very lovely place. I had read the reviews before arriving and had read that the place looked dated, but it looked very nice to me. I've been to several hilton family hotels since my hubby is a diamond member and this is one of the better places we've been to.\n\nThe only thing that was sorta a deal breaker was that it wasn't near downtown.", "business_id": "qIhBNeE64skjowRs6TTwJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lwJs6kJFmFUcnKtxKQkHrw", "review_id": "ojNDw1wXE-wQMXq6gROLtQ", "text": "The Good:\n-awesome complimentary breakfasts\n-warm gooie chocolate chip cookie at check in\n-nice pool and and hot tub at the center\n-fairly large room with 2 tvs (flat screen) and a huge comfortable bed with down pillows\n\nThe Bad:\n- not a bad fitness room but could be larger\n-It doesn't have the feel/look of a fancy hotel at first ...more like a motel (but the rooms are nice and the restaurant too) \n\nThe Ugly:\n-no free internet", "business_id": "qIhBNeE64skjowRs6TTwJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UmRq9KblJUe132lM-tspuA", "review_id": "ClI1zP97ikloMJAo5rFlNQ", "text": "Over all, not bad. \n\nPros:\n~ delicious warm chocolate cookie at check-in. one per guest.\n~ wonderful complimentary breakfast (pretty darn good restaurant too)\n~ very comfy beds...plenty of comfy pillows. \n~ spacious suits (living room / bedroom) although bathroom could have been a bit more spacious.\n~ large pool / hot tub conveniently located\n~ conveniently located by the Airport\n~ looks a bit dated from the outside, but modern enough interior\n\nCons:\n~ no free Wi-Fi (c'mon...seriously?! everyone has free Wi-Fi...McD's, Starbucks, Dunkin' Donuts, etc.)\n~ near the airport, but not near downtown Phoenix or Scottsdale\n~ a bit on the pricey side (even when booked through discount sites)\n\nWould I return for a stay next time in Phoenix / Scottsdale? Yes\nWill I look for comparable alternative with free Wi-Fi? Most Likely", "business_id": "qIhBNeE64skjowRs6TTwJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "2aTGZp7w0uGjuiiopeMEoQ", "review_id": "f46iYPPCUlaSn2a7Fec34g", "text": "Loved the beds, the cleanliness, the modern feel, but request the rooms not near the loud shed which controls the pool settings.  Although, the breakfast was great with real scrambled eggs and excellent potatoes with salsa and the cranberry muffins moist - just a great place with a great breakfast for an amazing price!  Would stay here again, in fact any DTSuites, I'm a fan!", "business_id": "qIhBNeE64skjowRs6TTwJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uvLEHdvMNFO-Nr0cjvCxRw", "review_id": "jqS1lBYm-lFztSjmt1hvsg", "text": "What's with long lines to get breakfast! Very disappointing.", "business_id": "qIhBNeE64skjowRs6TTwJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yb0FfWW0j7FRGqmkLyJV6A", "review_id": "dbyQ1-nGMLwGuVrL-maU7w", "text": "Stayed here for a long weekend for a friend's wedding in Mesa. Driving from Southern California, it was located conveniently near the freeway and parking was easy! Check in was a breeze, the receptionist was very friendly- he gave us two warm cookies and a map of the surrounding area to help us out. Looks a bit outdated from the outside, but don't judge a book by the cover- the rooms are definitely kept up very nicely! The room was so spacious! Upon entering, there is a couch that turns into a bed, with a desk that was convenient when we ordered pizza and ate around it. There is a microwave, large fridge and everything was so clean! The separate room was nice, with a king bed that was large and comfy and had nice closet space to hang our clothes for the wedding. We went to the Belvedere restaurant downstairs on the first night to grab some drinks and the drinks were very overpriced but I guess that's expected for a hotel bar. We loved everything about the hotel, especially the complimentary breakfast located in the restaurant. Buffett style, with a different main entree that differed everyday (like french toast, pancakes, and waffles) with sausage, bacon, yogurt, pastries and coffee! Would definitely recommend staying here and will plan on returning to this hotel once baseball spring training comes around for my Dodgers!", "business_id": "qIhBNeE64skjowRs6TTwJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XgCReN0_f4_4xO5H5pkPjA", "review_id": "jR4s0RbjrNyvW6UtnTWXcg", "text": "Had a great time staying in this hotel. The breakfast is free and probably one of the best hot breakfasts around. The warm cookie at check in started my visit off right. The room was very spacious as advertised and clean. I had no problems and I stay for almost a week! I would recommend to anyone that has to visit the phoenix area!", "business_id": "qIhBNeE64skjowRs6TTwJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UXvs2HiuEvAeKItQDlWoTQ", "review_id": "sW7p22uaORER2I9wbkpSsg", "text": "This hotel is a lot better than it seems from the outside.\n\nI enjoyed my stay here, the rooms were extremely comfortable and clean.\n\nThe staff is cordial and very professional.\n\nI stayed in a King room and had a separate living room area.  The rooms are huge and comfortable.  There were also 2 flat screen TVs in my room - 1 in the bedroom and 1 in the living area.\n\nThe bathroom was standard, nothing stood out about it, but I've stayed in other DoubleTrees where the bathrooms are very spacious and well layed out.\n\nI will stay here again if I am ever in Phoenix.\n\nB. Major Grade:  A", "business_id": "qIhBNeE64skjowRs6TTwJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N1fNcF4MKBzRzDrwOpimmw", "review_id": "fW7Ia8s-Ita06n393t1lRA", "text": "I stay here every couple of months and it is consistently good. \n\nIt's a Doubletree with reasonable rates, so it's no 5 star hotel but it's clean, the staff is great, the rooms are spacious, breakfast is free, there is a nice pool, a cozy bar, free parking, and warm cookies at check-in. It's super close to Sky Harbor airport, but I never notice any airport noise.\n\nWireless is about $10 a day, but there are quite a few room rates where this is included, worth looking out for.", "business_id": "qIhBNeE64skjowRs6TTwJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yWBwbPCOy8eBD1wWSH6s_A", "review_id": "gAVJQ62PRVYgYJrhXNUdHA", "text": "This Doubletree looks like it was at its prime in the 90s and I could see this place being very nice back then. Today it looks old and outdated but its still very clean. My room had dated decor but it was very clean, bed was comfortable, and the free breakfast was one of the best I have had. The other perk to this place was the price for $100 a night its a steal especially since you are near the airport and your getting a suite. The downfall to this place is there really isn't any restaurants or bars that are within walking distance and the $10 wifi charge.", "business_id": "qIhBNeE64skjowRs6TTwJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "06FvM-0mpGxQSfoV4Em7bg", "review_id": "DKYQICMeeJcNF-7GVjTZHw", "text": "Great hotel choice by the airport!  Although this is a rough area of town, this hotel is kind of a little oasis as it's industrial around it creating a buffer, and the hotel class itself is much nicer than what you expect in this area.\nDid not use the restaurant or bar myself, but a friend in another room did and said it was extremely expensive.\nThe pool is not large, but adequate, and is enclosed in the courtyard, adding to the feeling of security.  If your flying out and need a clean, comfortable hotel, this is a good choice.\nAlso the Chinese Cultural center is very close and is worth checking out.", "business_id": "qIhBNeE64skjowRs6TTwJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zXEFIJe7yg-EFOYJtcQh0A", "review_id": "xXCr7PcvTcbvTNjtqkVCuQ", "text": "For a business traveller, this is pretty darn good.\n\nI've been here a few times.  It's like an ebassy suites without the roof - its open.  Has a pool and hot tub.  Since I went during low season, the fountains were off and maintenance running around doing things.\n\nThe breakfast is free - not bad.\n\nThe rooms are VERY nice and large.\n\nI recommend - my second favorite hilton hotel in the general area", "business_id": "qIhBNeE64skjowRs6TTwJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RWp0wjFAURzj4t9TBVbAhw", "review_id": "H8HJJ_-1rwVoJ_46JVpTKA", "text": "There at the beginning of a Caravan Grand Canyon.and more tour and had dinner and breakfast.  Dinner was well presented, especially a salmon and pasta entree and a bacon and bleu Berger.  Good service, nicely managed meal and too full for dessert.  Self-serve breakfast had lots of fruit choices, decent scrambled eggs and choice of meat, muffins, toast and a mix of coffee flavoured creamers.  Again service was attentive even though the place was busy.  Good performance all 'round.", "business_id": "qIhBNeE64skjowRs6TTwJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DhLAQcBvOwJwDC1FHuUifw", "review_id": "DzwmjjGF_J0GefjXxv5PAg", "text": "I visited here for a business seminar, the seminar was a good time but the venue is as bland as you can get. Not really anything unpleasant but the decor and ambiance is just blah...I tried the restaurant for lunch and got the same blah blah experience.", "business_id": "qIhBNeE64skjowRs6TTwJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ey0rcesoyHE1iI0qNlvFMg", "review_id": "Y89HU12UFyr2kZ27WuR1ug", "text": "Snaps to Tom and his crew for fixing the A/C in my room quickly and getting my room back in order. Staff here is super nice and helpful. When you have to travel for business and be away from home you want someplace quiet and clean where the staff is accommodating. Good job!", "business_id": "qIhBNeE64skjowRs6TTwJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fksrAfKZYrhCzOjUIoFudw", "review_id": "oq0nmn3nIliTWdnQelkV-A", "text": "this place is ok.  lots of parking and easy to find.  the room i had smelled of smoke but i was too lazy to change rooms.  could use an update inside the room but the hotel lobby seemed nice.  close to freeway.", "business_id": "qIhBNeE64skjowRs6TTwJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yv4t2yRdPby31oAqJ2ijSw", "review_id": "hG5lFBcDkrPJRiiCpp_Dog", "text": "Hotel is kinda upscale motel-ish. Not bad, just different. On the last day of my stay they had a wedding ceremony in the courtyard that you HAVE to pass through to get to the lobby. VERY uncomfortable.  I probably won't do this one again. Room was clean and nice, but it is an older hotel.", "business_id": "qIhBNeE64skjowRs6TTwJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "75NFtIyHI2CmsUgu-JVo7A", "review_id": "wCjUv_Y9s7STz0LKnXK2Jw", "text": "I have to say that staying at the DoubleTree Suites in Phoenix was fantastic. Great and friendly staff, complimentary breakfast, and extremely nice suites made my vacation to Phoenix an unforgettable one. I strongly recommend booking at the DoubleTree Suites if you ever visit Phoenix!", "business_id": "qIhBNeE64skjowRs6TTwJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QWn-w1i1RPH27GYQM7O30g", "review_id": "G4Q50NGnfOQ8TD6z3yuciA", "text": "Only reason I gave this three stars (and not lower) is because I am leaving it open for DoubleTree to resolve the complaint I filed. \n\nMy dad's his wedding ring \"went missing\" at a DoubleTree in Phoenix. I called Hilton corporate and filed a complaint (gave them room number, dates, etc) and was told that I would hear back in 72 hours...it has now been 5 days and have not heard back (even after following up). I will update and change my review if I am contacted and this is taken care of.", "business_id": "qIhBNeE64skjowRs6TTwJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QWn-w1i1RPH27GYQM7O30g", "review_id": "FlUqrB88NzufCmK7dY4joA", "text": "Update: My dad finally received a call last night from lost and found and is getting his ring sent back to him. This hotel definitely redeemed themselves!", "business_id": "qIhBNeE64skjowRs6TTwJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bcjsPIrWKCbcQZosgA39jA", "review_id": "COv7zl1FJ8s0MzYJauzbYw", "text": "My husband is military and was in town for a one month language course nearby, so he booked a military rate king suite which includes a pull-out sofa bed, two flat screen tvs, a separate bedroom from living area, and  mini fridge, microwave, and sink. \n     He's a Hilton Honors member, so the 4th floor was where our room is. The elevator clearly marks the 4th floor as the designated to HHonors members. Not sure why it matters, but just FYI in case you prefer a lower level. \n    Upon check in, my husband was given a goodie bag, their notorious cookies, and 11 beverage vouchers for the attached restaurant and bar: The Belvedere. \n    Each day booked includes a nice complimentary breakfast buffet. They offer a nice spread of fresh cut fruit, cereals, oatmeal, eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, muffins, various breads, coffee, hot tea, juices, and milk. \n     They feature Crabtree & Evelyn toiletries which have a nice clean scent and lather well. \n      The only oddity I noticed was that from our room, the ice and vending machines were a bit of a trek. But, not that big of a deal. \n       The pool was well maintained, stocked with towels warmed by the Arizona sun, and a courtesy phone by the hot tub to request pool side food and/or beverages. \n       Mind you, they do have a shuttle, but there aren't a lot of dining options within walking distance. If you yelp nearby restaurants,  most are located within the airport. The on site restaurant is a little pricey, but the food is good. \n       Overall, we enjoyed our stay and had no issues. Love the beds, but not a fan of down pillows. (No neck support) Customer service was friendly and efficient. Would recommend for a moderately priced hotel near the airport, with beyond the basic amnenities.", "business_id": "qIhBNeE64skjowRs6TTwJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Zu4Y7uv9iRRGGKWeZHobZw", "review_id": "nczyKiE7F5lEQ2mHzjnQSg", "text": "Clean comfortable rooms, size adequate for 2 adults and 2 middle schoolers overnight, while waiting to fly home tomorrow. Adjacent to airport, less than 5 minutes, shuttle runs 24/7 every 30 minutes. Dropped our rental off this afternoon and saved a days rental, shuttled picked me up and back to hotel. Business center provided all we needed to print boarding passes. Breakfast on site and shuttle to airport tomorrow morning.\n\nStaff was friendly on check in, provided warm cookies and water, gave us free pass code for wifi, which is normally $10 charge, brought up extra towels on request.\n\nNot a vacation resort but excellent location adjacent to airport.\n\nOn site restaurant provided a tasty dinner served by a efficient and friendly staff.", "business_id": "qIhBNeE64skjowRs6TTwJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-FgfPEXHgONNx8QxKWLTxA", "review_id": "BX6brXNuNYSREuRQUvJFnA", "text": "Prompt pickup from the airport. Warm cookie upon checkin. Nice pool area. A great, friendly staff. Super spacious and clean rooms. Good bar food that's reasonably priced. And a free breakfast buffet to top it off. \nI would definitely stay here again.", "business_id": "qIhBNeE64skjowRs6TTwJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "spV690ZQsJxdoBngDYSutQ", "review_id": "GXR_vOnnAvMmoaNM6yXG5Q", "text": "No free WiFi, you have to go outside to get to elevators and corridors to rooms are outside as well, which is a ridiculously bad idea in Phoenix's 100 degree heat. Trash in corridors as well. Hotel restaurant is poor as well", "business_id": "qIhBNeE64skjowRs6TTwJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ouus3lC3Xk3YRGx4ptd_4A", "review_id": "K0fPiutpLGuur5RS_2LiKQ", "text": "I took some non asian friends to the fast food counter and they were impressed by the selection.  They were also impressed by the live seafood area in the supermarket.  They are not used to seeing everything alive like that.  \r\nFor 2 mains and a rice/chowmein, was around $6 each, for 7 of us, came out to around $42, pretty inexpensive after spending a weekend at the Marriot Camelback Inn.\r\nJapanese and chinese restaurants in the same shopping center.\r\nPlace was clean and not smelly for an asian grocery store.", "business_id": "ozWBsvbeM2LSPsRDsYKr1Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2006-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GjtZEyzLKT6WAucL60nznA", "review_id": "-R7aMgkRAxMJwkw3Tp2oBw", "text": "Support the Asian Invasion and shop at this place.  Mad mad props to a great Asian market in an area like this.  \n\nMy family and I always lived in areas where there weren't many Asians around when I was growing up.  We could never find what we needed for our dishes.  Now I live in SF home of all Asian goodness.  This place gives me hope that should I move away from SF that I will be able to find places where little Chinese girls like me can fill my food cravings for dried baby clams, fish balls, sashimi etc.\n\nThis place is also way cleaner than most markets I've seen.  With very reasonable prices.  Great selection of everything you need from produce, meats, dried, and frozen products.  Also has a deli that I swear could be in the heart of Chinatown.  \n\nLove love and love.  I heart asian supermarkets.", "business_id": "ozWBsvbeM2LSPsRDsYKr1Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "-epzt8FxcDDulNfWflQzFA", "review_id": "5raX8dzyQzyIIxwtx13T3w", "text": "While visiting the Phoenix area, we checked out their 'Chinatown'. Small as it is, I was surprise to find a 99 Ranch Mkt. Coming from the Bay Area I wasn't at awe with the store; its typical like all other 99 Ranch I've shopped at.\n\nIt received a 5 star because of its location in the Chinese Cultural Center plaza which is cool to explore.", "business_id": "ozWBsvbeM2LSPsRDsYKr1Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "51-ZrwQODnpIX0dQEshZNw", "review_id": "WFxZaaVuFRXwhtYUONLWlA", "text": "Vegetarian nirvana. After moving to AZ from the SF Bay area, I was so excited to finally find a Ranch99 market. There, I discovered vegan 'frozen shrimp' (made of some sort of root), mushroom 'meat' and other tasty bits. The shitake mushrooms cost less here than anywhere else in AZ from what I can find. \n\nOf course there are rice crackers, fun veggies, and lots and lots of tea. \n\nBe aware - huge tanks of live animals,there for the chopping. Its a bit disturbing to the non-meat eaters. Avoid the back wall of the store.", "business_id": "ozWBsvbeM2LSPsRDsYKr1Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "mYRqRrQjB1dw8KF_jOA0kA", "text": "This delightfully charming grocery is proof that Phoenix is more diverse than it appears at the surface.  99 Ranch Market has inspired me to get off my butt and try something new and daring in the kitchen.  Anyone up to try some of Stevey's experimental egg rolls or sushi?\n\nIt's not for the faint of heart.  So if seeing chopped-up giant catfish heads and eyeballs or hundreds of huge fish swimming in a tank makes you queasy, 99 Ranch Market may not be for you.  \n\nBut if you don't mind feeling like the only non-Asian within 300 yards in hopes of scoring some ingredients (meats, breads, pastries, green tea ice cream, veggies, fresh seafood, rice and noodles) to whip up an incredible feast, by all means run (don't walk) to 99 Ranch Market.", "business_id": "ozWBsvbeM2LSPsRDsYKr1Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "tlSSQwfHYJany7wPoTH46A", "review_id": "lSdxLSbqOj-ay8sEFpVUrg", "text": "It was on a whim that we cruised into Ranch 99 Market. After eating at Matt's Big Breakfast, we were on the 153 going home and decided to take a detour after I admitted that I had never been there.\n\nMy boyfriend was born in Taiwan and spent part of his youth in Thailand, so he was eager to introduce me to some of his favorite childhood treats. Plus we both agreed that it would be fun trying to guess what exactly is in a \"Bird's Nest Drink,\" (it's ginseng and gingko enhanced bird spit, apparently) and other poorly translated or exotic offerings. Plus there was the promise of gigantic tanks of live fish and shellfish, including some of the largest clams I have ever seen (seriously, they had necks the size of toddler's arms).\n\nI didn't have the intention of doing anything other than browsing, but after a while I had to grab a hand basket because the opportunity for trying something new was too much of a temptation for me to deny. With my guide in tow, I scored all sorts of snack foods, including jackfruit, roasted watermelon seeds (they're just like sunflower seeds, and I'm told that monkeys love them), fresh lychee, curious sounding drinks (chrysanthemum, aloe vera pulp, and grass jelly. couldn't find any birds nest), a variety of soups and marinades. \n\nTwo full bags of food for 12 dollars. Super sweet.\n\nI think my favorite part of the entire trip was peeking in other people's carts, seeing ingredients I've never used before and wondering just what meals would soon be created from them.", "business_id": "ozWBsvbeM2LSPsRDsYKr1Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2jzddH9WaqFsOHZD6eEkOg", "review_id": "YIwxVxUDlPbCIL6cSRek1A", "text": "Very nice to see a Ranch 99 in Phoenix.  The assorted variety of Asian goods is pretty much like every other Ranch 99's I've been to in CA; a little bit smaller than I noticed though (but that's no matter).  \n\nThis place even has an awesome Taiwanese restaurant!  Comparable to the night market stands in Taiwan! \n\nWonderful wonderful.", "business_id": "ozWBsvbeM2LSPsRDsYKr1Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "xUxxoTkQNWbKU44cCbtY4A", "review_id": "gEv9QauBbj3Gq9gTsFT_8A", "text": "I'm so glad that there is at least one Asian grocery store in the valley. Unfortunately they seem to have a hard time keeping some of my favorite items in stock, I wonder if this is a result of some of the import restrictions/delays that have been a result of the recent quality issues with food and toys imported from China.\n\nI'm half Chinese and spent much of my youth being dragged around Chinatown near L.A. by my grandmother and 6 or 7 aunts. So the 99 Ranch Market brings back memories...some fond...some not quite so. But, at any rate, the prices are great and the selection is good and authentic (when it's in stock). The cashiers could use a little dosing from the friendly fairy, however. Then again, I don't remember many friendly cashiers or clerks at any of the stores I frequented as a kid...so I guess it just makes the experience all the more genuine for me.\n\nI would recommend going on a weekday, or, if you must go on the weekend, just avoid going around lunchtime. There's a dim sum restaurant in the same shopping center and the parking lot gets pretty jam packed with cars and pedestrians.", "business_id": "ozWBsvbeM2LSPsRDsYKr1Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "1rXtTSQtWEWoJRT9pSGfzA", "text": "I don't belong here, that's a given. Immediately when I walk in, I feel like there's a bright, shinning light over my head, as if I'm on stage and it's otherwise pitch black. Translation: I don't belong here. \n\nI walk the aisles, admire the plethora of things I've never been seen or heard of. I look at the frozen fish and wonder how in the world to prepare such things. I look at the sake aisle and wish I knew which to pick, which one wouldn't soil my taste buds. Sometimes I'm tempted to pick up their fresh slices of sashimi, but I usually pass. I just can't talk myself into it. \n\nI walk by the fresh fish, past the butchers and men with their imploring eyes. I feel uncomfortable under their gaze. I can only imagine what they're thinking. That's when I pretend even harder - pretend that I know what I'm doing, instead of wandering the aisles looking at anything from poxy stix to soy sauce. \n\nThen I end up in the meat section, dumbstruck. Gizzards. Tongue. Heart. It's like a lab here, animals dissected to entertain my morbid fascination. I tend to get repulsed when I get to the chicken feet. \n\nSo, I pass through the produce aisle and stutter near the bakery. Here is where I once picked up the most delicious bread I've ever had. It certainly wasn't healthy, but I don't care. I've since gone back looking for another loaf, but have yet to find it fresh on display. I keep hoping, though, that someday we will be re-united -- myself and that delectable bread - otherwise known as \"crack in a bag.\"  \n\nSo, if I'm so uncomfortable, why do I even bother? Because I like trying new things, from teas to bread to meat. I just can't seem to pick up the latter, for fear of self-poisoning. Plus, nothing beats cheap bags of edamame here. Other stores want nearly $4 for a bag. Screw that. \n\nI've also tried their milk pearl tea here. It's not bad. It's not something I'd get very often, for I can find better concoctions elsewhere. But, for what it's worth, it's not a bad choice if you're in need of quenching your thirst while you peruse the many aisles of Asian wonderments.", "business_id": "ozWBsvbeM2LSPsRDsYKr1Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CAlxnkAuqNetlUmWtCQ_eQ", "review_id": "vojIxsSdCfQ7gQoupCO-iA", "text": "This place is wonderful and at a great location, the Chinese cultural center. They have great Asian products, great selection and great prices.\nThe products and packaging are beautiful, for the most part.\nIt is the best place to go for fresh seafood (a lot of it is still alive!), the prices are very reasonable. If you are looking for that exact something like frogs legs, rattlesnake, sea cucumber, squid flavored chips or kidney flavored tofu, this is the place to go.\nThe produce selection is great and very inexpensive.\nThe bakery counter has great pastries and other items.\nIt is a great place to just experience.", "business_id": "ozWBsvbeM2LSPsRDsYKr1Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "mU5GwCA4uiD0-RH1qt3jrQ", "review_id": "x_mfZv-3kEPkjb-2sMmynA", "text": "I'm used to Ranch 99 back in Northern California, and this supermarket wasn't anything spectacular. This is a good place if you want seafood! All of the traffic was around that area. The food from the take-out section didn't look too good.\n\nThe market also has the bakery, peking duck, the flattened 1/2 duck, and roasted chicken. \n\nThere is also Hong Kong Express to-go food where you can order noodles, dim sum, congee, boba drinks, rice dishes, etc. It's right next to the take-out food. \n\nThe most interesting part of the supermarket was the selling of Chinese pancakes in front of the store. You can order mini pancakes with either a red bean, coconut, or custard filling. Each pancake is made to order and is $.50 each. I tried both the custard and red bean pancakes and it was pretty good! Cash only payment for the pancakes. You also have to wait awhile for the pancakes since there is a long line.", "business_id": "ozWBsvbeM2LSPsRDsYKr1Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "-Dof9NwAoQwRM-GVPZk5zw", "review_id": "AJZvIat1YthkDjqIhaoosA", "text": "Fan-freakin'-tastic!\n\nI have been here many times and it never lets me down.  This place is fantastic for finding ingredients (regular or hard to find) for homemade Asian food.  The prices are much lower than your local supermarket and the selection is out of control.  I went to pick up some sesame oil and some other random items today and I wondered how I would manage to select one out of the 30 or so different brands and varieties they have.  Luckily, I had a friend with me and we managed to logically deduct ourselves into a selection.  \n\nThe bakery is amazing and everything I've had from there is delicious.  The produce section is vast as is just about every section in the store.  I appreciate that they even have English aisle readings on one side for those of us that can't read characters (Chinese, I think).  Today, the smell was pretty stale-fish-like, but I usually don't find it to be like that.  I have also seen (but not tried) their sushi-grade prepackaged fish cuts.  If I were brave enough to try and make my own sushi (which I am definitely not - let's leave that one to the pros...) I would try it.\n\nThis place is crazy busy pretty much all of the time and the parking lot is 100 times worse.  Make use of the secret underground parking garage with a 3 hour limit.  It's always empty so wither people don't know about it (until I let the cat out of the bag just now) or they are gluttons for the punishment that is the craziness of the parking lot.\n\nIt's a great place and even if you don't have anything in particular you need, browse around and take a chance on something with no English on it.  Study the pictures (they are often very helpful) and who knows, you might just find something you love.", "business_id": "ozWBsvbeM2LSPsRDsYKr1Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lPaYMDmJbAnv_3pmZH_inw", "review_id": "S7RMbeqLhZNnbLFbjwrg8w", "text": "In a pinch it'll do great! Though the selections are much better, as well as pricing, at LeeLee in Chandler. Though for the location and diversity it'll do just fine.", "business_id": "ozWBsvbeM2LSPsRDsYKr1Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "165pL0SG4TIym8dqu72AyA", "review_id": "4HnJL3J0q4pMCInAY3d8oQ", "text": "IT'S REOPENED!  I was devastated when a second screen showed \"CLOSED,\" so I called the number and the store has reopened under a new name...they have assured me they have much of the same merchandise.", "business_id": "ozWBsvbeM2LSPsRDsYKr1Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lDUiT63wNEYbG39ijdQ7QA", "review_id": "kJB5Ts2hcc2TXEMmDEIUPg", "text": "This market is actually NOTclosed it just has been renamed!!! You can find further reviews under Super L Ranch Market. Was surprised when I saw the closed info here on Yelp so I drove to Lee Lee's in Chandler instead to get my stuff. Yesterday I drove along the 202 and voila saw Super L Ranch (former 99 Ranch) to be open! Went there and got a couple of great items. Very glad to see they are NOT closed!", "business_id": "ozWBsvbeM2LSPsRDsYKr1Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ReaTpG8fCdQwo2B3pMbkjQ", "review_id": "2GH625AjolDQT8v4e6eGWQ", "text": "They are open!  9-9 everyday just changed the name to \"Super L Ranch Market\" Best place in town to get all your luau needs..", "business_id": "ozWBsvbeM2LSPsRDsYKr1Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NNdfPF-UhvLB8FxbsuSC5A", "review_id": "XJY68roGoquNFrlEy2oFlw", "text": "Greetings,\n\nThis grocery store is now called Super L Ranch Market.  We are an individual Asian market that will meet your everyday need.  We are still in the same neighborhood with the same address and phone number.\n\nSuper L Ranch Market\n668 N. 44th St., Ste. 188\nPhoenix, AZ  85008\n602-225-2288 Tel\n602-225-5693 Fax\nSuperLRanchMarket@gmail.com\n\nCome visit us soon, we can't wait to see you again.  Have a great day!", "business_id": "ozWBsvbeM2LSPsRDsYKr1Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UMIVWxNXcc8xng7e0iRfig", "review_id": "gD0fS8e4G2PF7uSyY4eKtg", "text": "This location is NOT CLOSED.   I went to this store on 07-13-2014 and it was very open.  \n\nYelp should be more responsible about saying businesses are closed when they are not!!!", "business_id": "ozWBsvbeM2LSPsRDsYKr1Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "N-D-d1Z4UybdlkK1HxlNPA", "review_id": "adGBO7QLvZOaEAHq2Oe42g", "text": "I love, love, love Eliana's. I have been eating here for years and enjoy bringing people new to Salvadoran food. The interior is cheerfully decorated with colorful folk art, and the service is always swift and friendly. \n\nMy favorite items on the menu are: 1) the pupusas, kind of a soft gordita-like exterior with a meat and veggie thick stew-like interior - outrageously good!; 2) the yucca frita, fried yucca plant (very starchy, like potatoes) with some deep fried chunks of pork and garnished with radishes and cucumbers; 3) the ensalada drink, a bright-yellow fruit beverage with finely chopped assorted fresh fruit- comes with a straw and a spoon; 4) the plantain with beans and sour cream, a dish I wasn't sure about at first because I am very picky about my banana-type foods, but it totally and unexpectedly works and is ridiculously delicious.\n\nEliana's is so inexpensive and such a wonderful experience. Everyone can find something they'll like- low spiciness, but full of great flavors and textures.", "business_id": "q2SZa5g85758iW1L9sSL1g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 9, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "Sw_F6bMsFbXj6-gRVrRd_A", "review_id": "i_rUY49bYL4Mz278b1-2xQ", "text": "Nomnomnomnompupusanomnomnomnom\n\nThat's pretty much all you need to know.\n\nPupusas. I have dreamt of them every day since I had them. They are \nwarm & yummy & tasty & um.. good!  I think of them as a Latin American Hot Pocket, but you probably shouldn't.\n\nTechnically, they're listed as an appetizer, but next time I'm going I'm getting a few of them and making it a meal.\n\nThey also had super good soup - I just wish they gave me more than a lil espresso cup full! The fried plaintain was good, though not quite like I've tasted before - my coworker had never tried one though and really liked it. I also had a generous main dish with some peppers, onion, shrimp, & \"meat\".  With my dish, you could order it with shrimp and \"chicken\" or \"meat\".  I'm not sure I'm going to think about that too much more.\n\nThe shrimp & veggies were great, the meat was a little fatty for my taste ( kind of wish I'd gotten the chicken instead, my friend's looked great), & the beans were more of a strange liquid bean slurry side? Not sure how else to explain that.\n\nBut seriously, all the main stuff we ate was amazing, and a fellow even came over to explain to us how to eat the pupusas - put the cabbage salad on top, drizzle the sauce, enjoy! Seriously. You will enjoy.\n\nEDIT: \nSince writing this review we've gone back, and I had an appetizer combo with a pupusa, tamale, and meat pie thingy - all of which were well made and tasty! What I want to mention most though is the chili relleno my friend got - no cheese in it, but more like stew! One of the best I've ever tried! And I got the Tamarindo drink - I wish I had gallons of this stuff! It's a citrus tamarind drink that we agreed tasted a lot like mango lemonade. YUM.\n& my nice nice friend got me a piece of their queso dessert - apparently quesadilla (uh, I have to double check on the name) here is more like a light cake & a cheesecake had a baby... a delicious, cheese-danishy kinda tasting baby.  Try a piece with a friend!", "business_id": "q2SZa5g85758iW1L9sSL1g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "bfuVbKov5Uwcha6-l4ikFg", "review_id": "SM5QftI3Ulra77k_ru-uKA", "text": "So on the advice of Michelle's review, my friend Brian (my lunchtime buddy) and I ventured over here for lunch the other day.  I won't go into too much detail, but I will say that it was good.  Not amazing, but good.  However, I have never had El Salvadorian food before, so maybe I needed to be broken in.\n\nI started with the mango iced tea which tasted a little like dirt, not horrible, but had a dirt flavor to it if that makes any sense.  I saw the guys next to me get these bright neon yellow drinks with chunks floating in them and decided I must try it.  It turned out it was the ensalada drink, which I thought meant \"salad\" but maybe that's my American translation.  Apparently it means \"delicious fruit salad\" drink.  I ate the chunks out of it, trying to figure out what each one was.  I was thinking it was something exotic, so I made Bri try it, turns out it was apple.  Oops.  So it has apple, pineapple and carrot chunks, maybe not exotic, but still delicious.\n\nThe little shooter of soup is good.  Its like a chicken noodle without the noodle with potatoes thrown in for good measure.  I got the appetizer combo that Michelle got, it was plenty of food for a meal.  I don't know what was what, but I like the flat tortilla looking thing with the cheese the best...it was either a pupusa or a posteles, but it was good!  The tamale was different than the typical, it was not wrapped in a corn husk but what looked like a palm frond, but I could be wrong.  Heck, I couldn't even identify an apple that day!  It also had shredded chicken, potatoes and carrots in it.  Very tasty.  They also serve this soupy tomatoey salsa that is very mild.  That, combined with the slaw they serve as a garnish really adds some taste to most of the items.  They also give you 1 \"tortilla\" per person.  Its their version of a tortilla, but much different than the Mexican version.  This is much smaller, and thicker, almost like a pita, gordita or fry bread.  My friend got some sort of chicken dish with a large amount of what looked like sour cream underneath it.  Unfortunately for him, he hates sour cream, but some rearranging of the plate and some dousing in tomatoey salsa and he was good to go.\n\nI tried to order the \"quesadilla\" dessert thing that Michelle  mentioned because I truly wanted to know what the bastard child of cheesecake and cake would taste like, plus the name was intriguing...but they were out.  They were also out of their carne asada, which looked good.  Other people had some. \n\nIt was busy when we were there, but the service was good and everyone was really friendly.  There was even a very large table of about 15 people in there celebrating a birthday and everyone (OK, well me and my friend and the servers) sang to them.  \n\nI think I want to go back now and try the chile relleno and some more of the \"tortilla\" wrapped cheesy meaty deliciousness.\n\nUPDATE - \nI wonder if that's a record for an update (10 minutes)!\nI just noticed in the beginning I said I won't go into too much detail, then proceeded to go into perfect detail.  I guess its impossible for me not to be long-winded.  Oh well...you finished reading, now do you feel like you wasted 5 minutes of your life? :)", "business_id": "q2SZa5g85758iW1L9sSL1g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Q5dlLCEni_my05az9wIptg", "review_id": "7Feb5BN2JjQYtI2q9OIj9A", "text": "Literally just getting back from the East Coast and eating Julia's Empanadas (Washington, DC) and Ruben's Empanadas (NYC), I was fiending for some more when I landed in Phoenix. A quick Yelp search turned up Eliana's and since it was on my way home from the airport, I decided to stop in to get my fix. Initially, I only planned on getting the combo platter and ensalada drink. Then I started thinking back on my fond memories of pupaserias (sp?) in the Mission district of SF so I flagged down the waiter to have that added on to my order. \n\nMy ensalada drink arrived w/ a little cup of chicken & potato soup which instantly made my stomach do a little churn. I'm not sure if it was because the ensalada drink looked like a liquid highlighter or the fact that an ice cold beverage was served with a hot soup, but being the starving beast that I was, I took a sip of the glow-stick and devoured the tasty chicken soup. I couldn't really figure out if the drink tasted like anything other than sweet water w/ a few pieces of fruits & carrot, but it was interesting to order nonetheless.  \n\nNot sure what to say about the pupusa and combo platter other than, it was very MOIST. I'm sure you're thinking, \"WTH how could she describe a pupusa, empanada, pasteles and tamale as moist?,\" but trust me, it was a lot odder for me to taste these unexpectedly moist items. I'm not sure it was moist from the meat juices or grease but I ate a few bites of each item and left the rest. Feeling rather unfulfilled from everything, I decided to order the quesadilla dessert. As the other reviewers have already mentioned, it's not the quesadilla that most of us are accustomed to. I'd describe it as corn bread (minus the gritty corn texture) with a cream cheese flavor. Kinda strange.. not my thang. \n\nSo 3 stars to Eliana's for the MOIST items. I'd give it an extra .5 star for the soup, but unfortunately that's not an option and I didn't think it'd merit a whole extra star on its own.", "business_id": "q2SZa5g85758iW1L9sSL1g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9vxUUOoasnu8gtoXRwAhYw", "review_id": "wtjsMw4rg1h_e9Gfm8nJ7g", "text": "I just had lunch at Eliana's today and thanks to other Yelpers, steered my way to the combo appetizer platter [and ordered an extra papusa so my friend Jim and I could both have one] as well as the chicken and shrimp entree. Before I go any further, of note here is that this is peasant food, served in simple surroundings. Having said that, its simply delicious. Our food was served all at once and was accompanied by tortillas and refried beans. These are NOT your mother's refried beans. They have an unbelievably smooth texture and are full of amazing flavor. We dipped our tortilla's [which in this case are 1/2 inch thick masa harina-esque mixed with shortening - am guessing] in the beans and just revelled in the great mix of flavor and texture. Between that and our other fave, the papusa's, we could have died happy at that moment. The papusa's are everything everyone says they are: warm, delicious, with meat, potato and cheese. Must be El Salvadoran for 'comfort food'. Its simple, flavorful and delightful. Although I was less of a fan of the shrimp/chicken/rice entree, it was still very fine. \n\nThe servers were extremely kind and friendly and when we asked about the refried bean prep, we were basically given the 411 on how they prep the beans, what they cook them with and how they get the texture [blender]. It was a delicious and satisfying lunch. Plenty of food for $21 plus tip.", "business_id": "q2SZa5g85758iW1L9sSL1g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MwJVSTsUB-htphNZaIC43g", "review_id": "Y4iMlUb70hU5-NVKqRIysA", "text": "Delicious. Had papusas and some other things selected at random off of the menu. All delicious. Also shared their fried plantain with beans and sour cream. Heaven.\n\nThis place is wonderful and delicious. And totally reasonably priced.", "business_id": "q2SZa5g85758iW1L9sSL1g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eRhqwWWYneA3Wr_WYbmVGw", "review_id": "MvRgBUZHTOtoMwR275h_5Q", "text": "OMGS you guys. This is a little diamond in the rough. Nice and cheap, with a modest, but DELICIOUS, menu. I share the combo platter with my BF and then usually get the chicken, which is so moist and tender and slathered in creme...\n\nAnd it comes with a little cup 'o chicken soup which is yum-sauce.\n\nPapusas.  Need I say more?", "business_id": "q2SZa5g85758iW1L9sSL1g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "_ei7Bs7tciprz4im-_0kxg", "review_id": "d3nZbw6z3_IfYZNFAX1PVw", "text": "Having passed this place more than once while driving around, I'd always wanted to stop by but never made it much of a priority. Well I stumbled across reviews here and due to the raving about the papusas I HAD to stop in.\n\nMy partner in crime was kind enough to accompany me and as soon as we did we too joined the pupusa bandwagon, mmm pupusa bandwagon (drools). We had the appetiser sampler which is good to share but might leave you wanting the another pupusa. I'm a fan of the chicken soup you get, but just wish the serving size was slightly bigger.\n\nThe appetizer comes with 3 different items and all are equally tastey (ref. pupusa). They also give you some cabbage salad and a tomato sauce to accompany the items, yum.\n\nMy gf ordered the recommended chicken dish and lurved the hell out of it, I agreed and actually was wishing I'd gotten that instead of the Salvadorian marinated steak, which was good, but paled in comparison to the chicken.\n\nSidenotes: Try the ensalada drink, it's a sweet fruit based drink that comes with slices of apple. Sort of reminds me of drinking a melted otter pop, which as far as I'm concerned is off the proverbial chain. Also served with appetiser and as a sidedish with the food was a bean soup which was good and great for dipping the tortillas in. Oh, and the tortillas are Salvadorian style meaning thick and sort of along the lines of a Mexican gordita, I could eat these for days.\n\nPupusas (drools) \"give me a towel boy\" (drools)", "business_id": "q2SZa5g85758iW1L9sSL1g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HmUV-wqkppdCSy5mXDQRGQ", "review_id": "MI5rVe2_12KgKfj7ePD7QQ", "text": "I'm from the SF Bay area and I get pupusa from Zocalos and La Bamba. While the pupusas here were pretty good I can't say the same for some of the plates. I ordered the bistec something and it was drenched in some sort of gravy. While the meat was tender, it was abit salty for my taste. The cabbage salad they gave was great but the accompanying salsa was very bland. \n\nWhile I might come back here just for some pupusas. \n\nThe drink we had was pretty good. And yes it was a fluorescent yellow.", "business_id": "q2SZa5g85758iW1L9sSL1g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IUWjTmXc3wLVaMHz33inaA", "review_id": "VQYFz8yLNIULwSGxwtGN3g", "text": "This place is really good!  If you go, order the combination platter, it's the best way to try several el salvadorian specialities.  Also, don't forget to order the baked bananas - delicious!  The horchata should not be missed either, it is different than mexican horchata, it has cinnamon and other goodies.  Try it.\n\nVery reasonably priced, you will leave very full and very satisfied.", "business_id": "q2SZa5g85758iW1L9sSL1g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 13, "useful": 17, "cool": 13}, "user_id": "UsULgP4bKA8RMzs8dQzcsA", "review_id": "hpZ4GLnddQ4SwIuzA4iHIw", "text": "Very Cute and Cozy Place! \n\nThe Food was AMAZING! \nSeriously I have been thinking about it all day and whether my diet likes it or not I'll be returning very soon! \n\nI got the Appetizer Platter which came with a Pupusa, a chicken meat pie, a chicken tamale and beans. (see pics) \n\nEverything was wonderful and fresh and oh so Delicious! \n\nI would have to tell anyone who has never had this kind of food, do not be intimidated, go for it you won't be sorry, my particular meal wasn't spicy or greasy it was just the best thing I have tasted in weeks and it's definitely budget friendly!", "business_id": "q2SZa5g85758iW1L9sSL1g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "m7vtKWpZ9wdEQ95wJxrMrg", "review_id": "m627wStBCewM7UdYlJ4CsQ", "text": "I went here one time to try the pupusas; they were delicious and filling. I had intended to have them as a snack, but they were so hearty that the three I ordered became a very filling meal.\n\nI returned with a friend and ordered a tamal as an appetizer; it was light and tender (unlike the denser Mexican tamales) and very flavorful. My entree was arroz valenciana, which was very colorfully presented and was a gustatory delight. My friend had the shrimp fajitas; I had a taste of that too and it was good, but I'm glad I ordered the arroz because I wanted something different from what I'd get in most Mexican restaurants. The Salvadoran tortillas are thick and substantial, unlike the thin tortillas served in Mexican restaurants.  Both our entrees came with a side of bean sauce -- yes, the bean preparation comes out as a thick and very tasty liquid, rather than the mash (\"refried beans\") in Mexican restaurants.\n\nWe were really quite full after finishing our entrees but couldn't resist ordering the fried banana burrito (especially after having read about that in a yelp review). I'm so glad we ordered only one because it was huge, and came with 2 scoops of ice cream. We split the dessert and although we were very full from the main dinner, we finished everything - it was so good, with just the right coating of cinnamon sugar.\n\nAs we waddled back to the car, I decided that I'm definitely coming back, again and again ... and thank goodness I have a huge appetite.", "business_id": "q2SZa5g85758iW1L9sSL1g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7GAjxEA-OscXgPt7YFgkBw", "review_id": "x_KoVpEmDZInO_3o2eNkVg", "text": "Great service and the food is the same as I have experienced in Central America --light, not so spicy, and varied in texture. We had a very helpful man suggest items from the menu. I strongly recommend the fruit drink with chunks of fruit (in the picture). And they have pupusas that are really good with fresh coleslaw. Try this as an appetizer. The tortillas are not what you might be used to --they are about 5\" in diameter and thick like a pancake. But they are made fresh and are really nice. My companion had the aroz valenciana which was tasty and I had the Elianas favorite which was grilled chicken with that terrific latin american creme cheese. Mmmmmm... cheese! The service was consistent and friendly and the food was tasty and a nice break from all the Mexican joints in the area.", "business_id": "q2SZa5g85758iW1L9sSL1g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "C_uA1JTMe8QteqDEG0UjyA", "review_id": "5vBxkweJaBftZpMN7SfJGg", "text": "I have been to this restaurant three times for lunch while at work, and I must say that the first time I was there, the service was slow and the food mediocre.  The last two times I went there, it was not by my choice but by group consensus.  The food is also mediocre at best, having a friend whose mother is from El Salvador, this food was terrible, absolutely terrible in comparison.  The beans and cheese and pork inside my pupusa had the consistency of water, and the hot sauce seemed like it was 3 parts water, 1 part hot sauce.  Each time I went there I called ahead and placed my order, and I had to wait at least 15 minutes for my drink and at a minimum of 30 - 45 min. to wait for my food (after ordering ahead!!).  I brought this up with the family that owns the restaurant, and they told me, in their exact words, it's not their problem, and if I had brought more people then we would have had better service and they don't need to worry about one customer because they have been there for so long if they lose one customer, they have many more waiting.  I don't understand how a place with one or two waitresses can even expect to adequately service their customers correctly.  I have been overcharged and never received items that I have ordered that were still on my check and I had to argue with the owner.  It is by far the worst service I have ever received in this city.  About 5 people I work with have all sworn to never return to this store.", "business_id": "q2SZa5g85758iW1L9sSL1g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cUON6M54zOudrlP-2cET0g", "review_id": "vudoXab604HpQLhYzHyv3Q", "text": "A friend of mine told me of Eliana's because I was familiar with Salvadoran food from L.A. and lamented that I couldn't find a good place in Phoenix.  I was happily surprised to find the food as good as it was there.\n\nThat was in 1998.  I come here every so often when I get a \"hankering\" for Pupusas and have become very familiar with the proprietor and his family.  AWESOME food, AWESOME service, AWESOME ambience!", "business_id": "q2SZa5g85758iW1L9sSL1g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HY9qpAamqLXFoa7xMwNntg", "review_id": "HbuE97cXwqa3D8-62eNzOA", "text": "let me preface by first saying that i have never had salvadorian food before so therefore i do not know what good salvadorian food tastes like, or is supposed to taste like, so this review is strictly from my american palette and what i think tastes \"good\".\n\nwe arrived around 6pm on this wednesday evening and there was only one other couple in the entire place. dead. crickets chirping. it's rather odd inside. somewhat tacky and cheap, but i wasn't expecting a fine dining meal. \n\nwe went with the iced tea (spicy!) and the ensalada drink (refreshing!). got the appetizer platter with the meat pie, pupusa, rice, beans, and tamale. the tamale was rather soggy, and the chunks of chicken inside were large chunks and just kind of awkward. the meat pie was cheesey and delicious as was the pupusa. and the rice..well, i could eat that rice every single day! buttery and fluffy is how i'd describe it. for entrees i chose the camaron and carne fajitas and my girlfriend chose the chicken with rice and salad. hers was delicious, mine was meh. it came loaded with onions and the tails were still on the shrimp. the tortillas were different, to say the least, really thick and doughy, i didn't care for them too much.\n\noverall, the food is very bland. i don't know if that's a characteristic of salvadoran food, but i like my food with a bit of a kick or spice to it.", "business_id": "q2SZa5g85758iW1L9sSL1g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "rszuPsjf9vOpcqL_t2-L2g", "review_id": "X7fNpCLCgaGTa3VBG9056A", "text": "This one is really hard. \n\nBased on other Yelp reviews, I went to Eliana's to pick up lunch last week. It's close to my work, and it sounded like such a nice departure from my usual lunchtime rounds. This past weekend, my boyfriend and I went to dinner there, because I thought it deserved a second try. I'll tell you a little about both experiences. \n\nAfter perusing all of the (mostly) helpful and honest reviews here, I really psyched myself out about giving it a try and just HAD to go there for takeout that VERY SAME DAY - I'm not a delayed gratification kind of person, despite my best efforts. I ended up at the restaurant at around 11:00, and it was empty. The lady behind the counter seemed a little frosty at first, but then she started in with calling me \"mija,\" and I was a goner. I'm not sure why, but some little, older lady calling me a term of motherly endearment always softens me right up. \n\nI ordered the Pollo Encebollado, described in the menu only as \"chicken with onions.\" Hm. Well, I like chicken, and I like onions...so...that sounded pretty good! I was imagining something akin to an El Salvadorian fajita. As I picked up my order and drove back to work to enjoy it at my desk, visions of chunks of seasoned chicken and sauteed onions danced through my head. I settled down at my desk, took a deep breath, opened the nicely wrapped Styrofoam container, and...chicken on the bone? What? Who said anything about chicken on the bone? With some reddish, tomatoey-looking sauce? What is this? Where are the delicious, unauthentic strips of white meat chicken? The browned onions, all oily and slippery? THIS ISN'T FAJITAS! \n\nWell, no. It isn't fajitas...fajitas are somewhere else on the menu. This is Pollo Encebollado, and I didn't know what I was ordering. Pollo Encebollado, at Eliana's, is two drumsticks covered in a flavorful, tomato-based sauce, paired with a few cooked onion slices. The meal includes rice, beans, and tortillas, but I went for double rice, which is kind of yellow in color and studded with chopped carrots and onions. The tortillas are like fat little pancakes that taste like tortillas, if that's not a completely ignorant description. \n\nI don't generally eat chicken on the bone, but, hey. I ordered it, I was really wanting to try it, so I broke a personal rule and dove in. While it wasn't quite what I had imagined, I liked it well enough and was able to finish it. \n\nI wasn't sure what to think. I wasn't too into it...definitely not enough to order that same thing again, but I didn't want to write Eliana's off completely, based merely on some weird, prissy, arbitrary issue I have with chicken on the bone. \n\nI told my boyfriend about the restaurant, and suggested that we go try it out together. He had actually heard of it before from a Salvadorian coworker who raves about it frequently.\n\nWe went on a Friday evening at around 5:00...the restaurant was, again, nearly empty. A very friendly man seated us and took our drink orders.\n\n I first tried the Orchata, which was very different from the Mexican variety I'm sure most of us are familiar with. It was actually a milky brown in color, rather than white...it looked, to me, like a glass of chocolate milk. The color, I found out later, comes from the addition of an ingredient called Morrow Seed. It also tastes a little different, in a way that is hard to explain...I'd also probably chalk that up to the Morrow Seed. \n\nFor our entrees, my boyfriend had the Chile Relleno, and I ordered the Arroz a la Valenciana...mostly because it is painted on the outside of the restaurant, and seems to be their \"hallmark\" dish. \n\nNote: before your order arrives, you receive a salty little cup of chicken soup. I wasn't too into the soup itself, but I was oddly touched by the effort to add a little something extra and a little something nice to the dining experience. Maybe I'm a sappy weirdo. Well, not maybe, I definitely am, but between the \"mija\"s and the cute little soups, I felt very charmed by the man and woman working there, and really, really wanted to enjoy my food so I could write a big, long review on Yelp about how wonderful their restaurant is. \n\nNeither my boyfriend or I really enjoyed either of our dishes. My dish was served cold, which I wasn't expecting, and seemed very flavorless to me...other than the unusual taste of bananas I seemed to pick up from the rice. The man helping us suggested that I pour the bean substance on my dish to \"create a new flavor.\" I thought this was also a really cute thing to say, but, unfortunately, I followed his advice and did not enjoy the \"new flavor\" I created. All in all, I enjoyed the Arroz a la Valenciana much less than the Pollo Encebollado.\n\nAnnnnd I'm out of characters. If you want to hear about the Chile Relleno or the Ensalada beverage, message me!", "business_id": "q2SZa5g85758iW1L9sSL1g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qFZkU_iO6KjU-_5BptIu9A", "review_id": "0a18T9Eu62khWKSc0-yY2A", "text": "Friendly service and cheap, cheap, cheap prices!  My husband and I had 5 pupusas between the two of us, horchata, and an ensalada drink for a grand total of $16, including tip.  While I thought the pupusas were fine, though much cheesier than the ones I'm used to (from La Santaneca in SF), my husband proclaimed, \"They were bland!\"  I guess we will be continuing our search for comparable pupusas, though if I go by his standards, there are no other places that compare to his favorite restaurant in the city.", "business_id": "q2SZa5g85758iW1L9sSL1g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WquqU5s77m7O3-DpkZErYg", "review_id": "orS0BzPgWsNUSjzINkN3sw", "text": "Another surprise Phoenix location.  I broke out of the norm once again and went to Eliana's for a lunch.\n\nThe food here is amazing.   I was completely delighted by a new cuisine that I had never tried before.  The deep fried banana and ice cream that our server convinced us to get was well worth it, even though I had no room left in my stomach.\n\nIf you haven't been able to tell from my previous posts, I am completely into the ambiance of a restaurant.  This one was of the things that was lacking in this restaurant, but it also made it charming and homey.\n\nThe best part of the entire experience was our server.  You could tell that he was part of the family that owned the restaurant and truly cared for his location.  We quickly deemed him even more interesting than the Dos Equis man and decided that we needed to have some cocktails, and hear  some stories with this man.  There was something buttery in the way that he talked, a glimmer of hope in his voice, and a sense of passion about his business that really made you enjoy your experience.\n\nI will be back.  Don't you worry.  I will be back.  This time with more friends.", "business_id": "q2SZa5g85758iW1L9sSL1g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rHG-s9FSI6i4T__Ee0F-SQ", "review_id": "cB_goG66CSsJxDy9n-sDKA", "text": "OK, I'll start with a disclaimer, I absolutely adore the people that run this restaurant and have been going to their restaurant since I moved to Phoenix around '91 (two locations ago).\nHowever, I have taken countless people to try the food from my native country and EVERYONE has LOVED it.   From my vegetarian to foodie (or chowhound) friends have found something (usually more) that keeps them coming back. Many thank me for having introduce them to this jewel of a restaurant. \nMy favorite is the Mojarra Frita becaus it brings back memories of growing up in beautiful El Salvador.  I recommend the Especial Combinacion de Eliana's for first time visitors -- it has a Salvadorean tamale wrapped in banana leaf and is moist like a mousse; the tradtional pupusa and a savory turnover called Pasteles ($6).  For a hearty meal, the I recommend the Bistec (beef)  or Pollo (chicken) dishes that come with salad, rice, beans and Salvadorean tortillas ($8.95)..\nAfter reading some of the reviews, I just liked to say, thank you for trying out this food but it is not Mexican food.  I can recommend some of those if you msg me", "business_id": "q2SZa5g85758iW1L9sSL1g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8RlxM-ny426eAtm-HxOQ4g", "review_id": "AYjbv1q-ppzgKcf6K5xv8w", "text": "Wonderful little place that was amazingly clean and friendly. We were greeted, sat ourselves, and then made the hard choice of what to order. The gentleman there was extremely attentive and friendly. We ordered one cheese Pupusa, one bean and cheese Pupusa, and something I cant remember the name of that was Plantain with Sour Cream and Beans. Food was delicious in it's own way. Not too impressed with the bean and cheese Pupusa but my sis just about died of the cheese Pupusa. The plantains were awesome, but the fried areas tasted a little too kin to onion rings for my taste. I love when you can taste the banana, with the cream and beans. Definitely will return to try the fajitas of shrimp with chicken.", "business_id": "q2SZa5g85758iW1L9sSL1g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uM-Vc-yM0Gr3MJRfZPeIwA", "review_id": "gvdV8ew0Ke0mKeUhAJOuZA", "text": "I really like this place. We used to come here often and then didn't for a long time just because we weren't in the hood when they were open. The las two weeks I've been by and had a late lunch. The people that t=run this place are so genuinely nice. The ensalada drink is refreshing in this heat. I usually get a veg papusa and fried plantain. My husband had the chicken soup and loved it and then the chicken special and loved it. I'm so glad we went back.", "business_id": "q2SZa5g85758iW1L9sSL1g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tlSSQwfHYJany7wPoTH46A", "review_id": "41OkzMzI0otkc9OQgn1Cpw", "text": "I think I just don't like El Salvadoran food. It's either that or I accidentally consumed the cardboard and polymer display models in lieu of my actual entree. That was some seriously dry, bland food. Even tossing some watered down hot sauce on that pile of bland meat and carbs didn't really improve the edibility. I had the appetizer platter and the chicken with white rice and weird white sauce with a dry side salad. It was a bland, white platter of food. Plus, what's with the side salad of iceberg and radishes? Is it garnish? It's not dressed with anything and, you know, tastes just like a pile of lettuce. \n\nMaybe I'm just an ignorant prick. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing. Maybe I just don't like El Salvadoran (although I love just about everything else Central American). \n\nThe pupusas were crazy delicious though. I would totally return for these. (And only these.)", "business_id": "q2SZa5g85758iW1L9sSL1g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2LCrT_BOJvGV4xi_lmoRcA", "review_id": "jSwYTBHcCOZbfze5GpJpdw", "text": "I stopped in for a weekday lunch, and Eliana's was busy.  The server said, \"I haven't seen you in a long time.  Do you want to see the menu, or do You already know what you want?\"  I ordered my usual: dos pupusas con carne.  And flan, for dessert.  I am a sucker for a place that recognizes me.  I don't love everything on Eliana's menu, but I love these things.  The pupusas arrived at my table piping hot.  I use all of the cabbage salad on top of them, and about half of the sauce.  Yummy goodness!  I've tried a few other things on their menu:  fried yucca (interesting) beans and cream for dessert (not so much).  I'll stick with what I know and love.  Plus, Eliana's is right down the street from my office, and the prices can't be beat.  One caveat:  I ordered my lunch to go once, and the packaging left a lot to be desired.  The sauce came in a baggie.", "business_id": "q2SZa5g85758iW1L9sSL1g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bir11D2hYWIHk8aAHAUfPA", "review_id": "K_EIY9uEQSFwrEjptDqF2g", "text": "We ate at Eliana's based on reviews we had read.  Since we had to be at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport anyway, and, Eliana's was not far from the airport, we decided to have lunch.  It was wonderful and we highly recommend it.  Everyone was very friendly and the food was delicious.  There were 3 of us and we each had something different.  Every dish was fresh and flavorful.  The juice drinks (I wish I could remember the names) were very good.  We will definitely go back.", "business_id": "q2SZa5g85758iW1L9sSL1g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T7J9ae0wTskrI_Bgwp-4cA", "review_id": "RzDHnIVCrKlj3QYL_Ona2g", "text": "Went with the family and it was a good time with good food.  I enjoyed trying something new to me.  The tamarindo drink was AMAZING.  We tried the yucca appetizer, the green corn tamale appetizer, the fried plantain with bean and sour cream appetizer.  Really enjoyed all of them.  Can't say I could pick a favorite.  My husband had the chicken and sour cream and my son had the carne asada.  They enjoyed their dinner but I thought the appetizers I ate looked better.", "business_id": "q2SZa5g85758iW1L9sSL1g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "7C-jyTrOX-iJ-MrSJuh-8A", "review_id": "LoQBFmecgQ8TdYpfcymAbw", "text": "Since my dad is from Panama, he took me to this little restaurant just off of 24th st and McDowell. Since my parents instantly bond with anyone from Central, South America or that speaks Spanish, our service was very good. Although, the owner is very nice and would be cordial to anyone I am sure. My dad used to be a chef in his country but he doesn't cook anymore. When he does it is to die for, but you know men I guess, do something once and you love them for it only for them to never do it again. So it was with that retrospect that he ordered for the both of us. \n\nThe cuisines are somewhat similar to what we are used to and it is the use of yuca (aka cassava, manioc root) that stands out the most to me. (Yucca is an ornamental plant that does not have the root of the yuca and is commonly confused with Yuca.) On the menu for appetizers is Yuca frita o sancochada-which is basically the root fried or boiled. There is also the delicious papusas (thick, hand-made tortilla made from masa de ma\u00edz that is stuffed with cheese, pork, beans, and green bell peppers or you can get it vegetarian style without pork) that she brought to the table with the traditional curtido- pickled cabbage relish that you eat the papusas with. Then there is the tomato salsa that you can top that off with.\n\nAltogether you could probably make a meal out of these papusas which are a pretty good post bar food if you ask me, but then you would be cheating yourself out of more food! Their fried plantains (starchy fruit) come with sour cream and beans but I like them the way I grew up with; eating them with just sugar sprinkled on both sides. \n\nSome other meals for you meat eaters include: \n\nFilete de Pescado a la Plancha (fish fillet on the grill) that comes with rice, salad and tortillas. Chicken breast on the grill, fajitas, chile relleno and of course quesadillas for dessert. Salvadorian quesadillas are not the same as Mexican quesadillas, it is a cheese pound cake. They also have plantanos fritos con crema y frijoles o con sorbet (fried plantain, beans and whipped cream or with ice cream), flan, or a banana burrito with ice cream.  \n\nTheir fresh fruit drinks were really tasty as was the Tamarindo. Altogether a small menu but I felt like I was at home, so I will return and bring my gringo boyfriend with me.", "business_id": "q2SZa5g85758iW1L9sSL1g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6IGNpBGXexcYpqxAk3e5EQ", "review_id": "mBLRapVXwwej3jJfdVgXWw", "text": "I found Eliana's when I was on a quest to find pupusas. I am from So Cal and I really miss the easy access to authentic multicultural cuisines. Currently I am on a new quest. This one is to get my 6yo daughter to try more things beyond her usual chicken. I thought of Eliana's because a cheese pupusa is pretty tame and kid friendly. She flipped for the pupusas (plain cheese-no condiments) and the Ensalada de Fruta (pineapple) and I got to feed my craving. \n\nBrought the hubby here as well and I am pretty sure he had Arroz a la Valencia. Hard to remember because it disappeared so quickly. Eliana's is a bit of a drive from our house, but it is becoming a family favorite nonetheless.\n\nThe service was good and quick. The food was hot, fresh and delicious. I highly recommend the Plantanos Fritos con Crema y Frijoles as either an appetizer or dessert. Too yummy! And yes, the decor is shabby but the prices are low - it all evens out as far as I am concerned. Though try to get a table instead of a booth - the booths are pretty uncomfortable.", "business_id": "q2SZa5g85758iW1L9sSL1g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uB3wr0H0sOesP3dbkeH42A", "review_id": "uw4ZmTKejXTdXBAFKDRZWg", "text": "Love this place. Service is always excellent-- it's usually the owner that waits on you. The food is wonderfully flavorful without using a lot of spice. Natural flavors are what makes this place tick.\n\nI've eaten here many times, and my recommendation is that you just order every appetizer on the menu and forget the entrees. At least, the first time you go anyway... You'll want to try it all.\n\nVery good food!", "business_id": "q2SZa5g85758iW1L9sSL1g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Iz4PAuSI6opJbRUy7VW7Mw", "review_id": "imx1jBe_tAKkWhl43qvn7Q", "text": "Supporting local business with international flavor.  What's not to like?", "business_id": "q2SZa5g85758iW1L9sSL1g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pt8KIaIl6R9bcvBaDsOusw", "review_id": "m99Zjcqn9T9lYgBXf5jz7Q", "text": "I eat at this restaurant about once per month, so I figure I should give them credit. If the food was horrible, I would have written a review a long time ago. (That makes me kind of a jerk, huh?)\n\nSo fair is fair. If your restaurant is terrible, I will report it.\n\nThis place is excellent. Ironically, today, the day I write this review, I went here \"just for the ride.\" I was not feeling well and really didn't think I would be able to eat. So I just went to have iced tea.\n\nThe lady who waited on us (the owner?) heard me mumble to my companion that I wasn't feeling well. I'll just have iced tea, I told her.\n\nIn a motherly way, she said, \"why don't you try some soup to make you feel better?\"\n\nSo I agreed. Who can turn down soup?\n\nIt was delicious and I felt better after I ate it.\n\nBut since I've been here many times, the must-haves: plantanos fritos, yucca, papusas and the best iced tea in the world.", "business_id": "q2SZa5g85758iW1L9sSL1g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cxjTpWMPg7u5Bb9OPWqaFw", "review_id": "FKSA0lDN4CPln8xuxjCgIQ", "text": "This place is fabulous.  We get the pupusa with just beans and cheese - so simple but so delicious.  The platano and yucca are also excellent.  The beans, alone, are worth the visit.  There are also yummy drinks.  We are a vegetarian family but we've brought meat eating friends and family there too - there is something for everybody and everyone has been pleased.\n\nThe service is so friendly and welcoming.  Go there!", "business_id": "q2SZa5g85758iW1L9sSL1g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R0J0Nm1H8zAfSSJzgekWPg", "review_id": "6n5P44L8kfoKt5gkBspn4w", "text": "Just a quick trip from Arcadia or Biltimore area  and you are eating Salvadorian cuisine. Reasonably priced, and large portions, with extras like a little bowl of chicken noodle soup to start you off. \n\nHad a chance to speak with the owner and he gave us some background on the place and his daughters name is Eliana. It saddens me to go into a place like this at 7pm and not see it packed, when any given Fox Restaurant has a wait out the door. (Really PHX?) \n\nEither way, go support this restaurant and your stomach. You will enjoy the food and atmosphere. Also the owner has come to our table everytime we have eaten there and said hi while  personally asking if everything is OK.  There is a dish with chicken and sour cream that has the word Favorito in the name, that is my fiancee's favorite. \n\nOh yah. And get down with some Papusas. You want be sorry.", "business_id": "q2SZa5g85758iW1L9sSL1g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nIzKqL9MzOZwoZZUdaJn3w", "review_id": "QPVrwX_paz9SMSwyzmjuCA", "text": "The pupusas here are as good as the ones I got on the side of the road in El Tunco, El Salvador last summer. The only difference is those cost me 25 cents each while these are 20 times that. I guess that's what happens when you have to pass American health codes...", "business_id": "q2SZa5g85758iW1L9sSL1g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DtTuVmtooVyMnGhwPrzLww", "review_id": "SpWqpVx1IJkNeThCo5w8uw", "text": "I used to go there for lunch before I retired. I brought my wife there a couple of times, and she loves it, but it's such a long way from our home.\n\nThis restaurant is always clean. There was an employee mopping the floor after the lunch crowd. \n \nMy favorite is the Arroz A La Valenciana. All the vegetables are fresh and the pupusas are excellent.", "business_id": "q2SZa5g85758iW1L9sSL1g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LkhjK25mP_nLikTKQyrAMA", "review_id": "mnvUusPy7tceh41aquFbQQ", "text": "Really nice place to catch a reasonably priced dinner! From the outside it doesnt look all that special but dont let that fool you. Inside is clean and nicely decorated. Service is friendly and prompt. I had a grilled chicken breast served with peppers and onions with a sour cream sauce along with beans and rice...thumbs up to the dish! Wouldn't hesitate to come back again soon!", "business_id": "q2SZa5g85758iW1L9sSL1g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pO4p5qoWkbabSzThk3MJqA", "review_id": "VgYckK89uMMEFHFR4fTELQ", "text": "Loved this place.  The service was great, the restaurant was spotless, the food was really great and it was very affordable.  The Pupusa's were amazing!  I also loved their mango iced tea and the desserts were really tasty as well.", "business_id": "q2SZa5g85758iW1L9sSL1g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_p8mq-6elhmcLCt2i27xNQ", "review_id": "pLYiycuhD-i4DfcLXcnm9g", "text": "The pupusas are absolutely delicious! I'm a huge fan of the Bean and Cheese! Also, their rice was spectacular! It's been a long time since I've had a restaurant do rice right! I had the Orchata (which was very different than the Horchata that I'm accustomed to, but still delicious). I have a feeling I'll be trying the Ensalada drink next time. \n\nAs for the place, itself, I walked in and was immediately greeted by a person I can only assume was the owner. She was friendly but professional. Once she took my order, she got straight to cooking. \n\nOverall, I was very impressed. This place is definitely going to become one of my regulars!", "business_id": "q2SZa5g85758iW1L9sSL1g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "frBna4YksP0vgb4XwDlAwA", "review_id": "rZ3EzduQDM1r5x4jCCtvGw", "text": "Excellent food.  Everything was delicious and not at all greasy-tasting (which is unusually for foods like pupusas and friend plantains).  One of the best latin restaurants in AZ.", "business_id": "q2SZa5g85758iW1L9sSL1g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ecQhUxoZljv2Lk4g8vUE_g", "review_id": "ZostOQ95A94BTSDj0K2qHQ", "text": "Decided to stop by after a recommendation from a family member, and I was not disappointed. I had a pupusa filled with meat and cheese, and arroz a la Valeniana, which is a rice dish with chicken and shrimp mixed in. Both were delicious. I will definitely be back to try some more dishes.", "business_id": "q2SZa5g85758iW1L9sSL1g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wRWPWzyOMxX8Wz16peoPjg", "review_id": "TI7wr8kO71lOhwpR9rZ6qA", "text": "I took my boyfriend here for his birthday dinner. He's partial to latin american food since that's what his mom and grandma would make during his childhood.\n\nWe got there about 45 minutes before they were to close and we were greeted by whom, I can only assume were the owners. It was clean and reminded me a lot of the atmosphere from when I was vacationing in Belize. \n\nI ordered the iced tea, which was extremely refreshing, and my boyfriend had the horchata. Their horchata wasn't bad, just less sweet than we've ever had before. \n\nAs for the food, we order 1 bean and cheese pupusa and one meat and cheese. I think the meat and cheese had more flavor, but the bean and cheese was still pretty good.\n\nFor our main meal, I got the bistec encebollado and my boyfriend ordered the carne asada. The bistec was delicious! It came with rice and beans and was smothered with the onion gravy. It also came with a small bowl of some other gravy-type food. It was a little gritty for my liking so I didn't  use it with anything. \n\nI can't say what the carne asada tasted like as my boyfriend ate it all up before I had a chance to try it. But, it looked pretty amazing. \n\nWe'll definitely be coming back. And next time we'll bring friends and family so they can try it out too! Great place.", "business_id": "q2SZa5g85758iW1L9sSL1g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KzhNZFIQkInYDIGUS35Sug", "review_id": "J7LpGqZTpHDHIKyYNTaagg", "text": "A favorite for excellent El Salvadoran food. Can't get enough of the pupusas, platanos fritos and horchata.", "business_id": "q2SZa5g85758iW1L9sSL1g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Szy2Z7mxy2wMlKCrYOjNcg", "review_id": "DXP18iuWpqv2FuMoV4Kewg", "text": "One of my worst experience ever my eating pupusas. \nWith that said the owner took our order and she was rude not friendly at all.....\n1. She get the order wrong\n2. She food was kind of cold\n3. Seen like she didn't want to be there (she is the owner) found out she was the when I was paying the bill\n4. She was trying to over charge the bill postings images of bill.  \n5. She never told us about the drinks weren't free refills \n6. Got mad when I pointed out that the bill was added wrong \n7. Slam the bill on the table when she corrected it. Even my girlfriend who is calm was shocked\n8. When the bill the guy owner said sorry for the bad service\nWhen noticed I not happy", "business_id": "q2SZa5g85758iW1L9sSL1g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "26wW6FNWdmC23Vz-sjy9Dw", "review_id": "60kYl1_R2x2RGCLMdUpoEA", "text": "Travis is very nice and helpful", "business_id": "a-XWQ4HyxJEctlowO8rXwQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BZPwVUk-qO6wSRF7kjQe-w", "review_id": "2yhCx2TPi3pXTBnEwzbohg", "text": "Average services. \nThe doctor i met wasn't that helpful & courteous. He was always in a hurry. Never spent more than 2 minutes with me in any of the visits. He felt irritated by the normal questions i asked. \nHe didn't give a clear enough idea about my condition. I had to virtually dig information from him.\n\nI don't feel confident enough about the treatment i've received here.\nWon't recommend this place to anyone.", "business_id": "a-XWQ4HyxJEctlowO8rXwQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2OFDDaFa5QjwAjs_i2GBPg", "review_id": "CasdaC_B6pMnZggAlaDulw", "text": "Dr. Salyer was my doctor and he was great!  He took the time to explain why I was having shoulder problems.  I had x-rays and the x-ray techs were nice and friendly.  I had two cortisone injections and it fixed me right up.  I would recommend Dr. Salyer for anyone looking for a good orthopedic doctor.", "business_id": "a-XWQ4HyxJEctlowO8rXwQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eCtkMHrbM8j0R5yabfrRzg", "review_id": "gQolVxfdrja5E_U-nbZstA", "text": "Yesterday just before I was going to go apt hunting, my car started blowing a white smoke.  It must have been a sign that i would not like the apartments I was about to visit; furthermore it was a sign that my belts were waving a white flag. As quickly as I got back in I called this Pep-Boys, while not all of their locations have a good reputation...this one does.  I set up an appointment, but my car was seen a couple hours before that.  turns out my car has a nasty case of H1N1, the quote was 1195.  Knowing that I couldn't spit that right out I asked what parts could wait.  The lady on the phone was very nice and told me that I only had to replace a few hoses and of course the dreaded belt.  By doing so it lowered it to 500 and something.  She felt my pain though and gave me a 10% discount..for what I don't know, but I am not going to argue now lol.  I am very happy with the service that has been provided here.  Everyone is very nice and willing to help you out.", "business_id": "9a-MZdxZ28o4j1pXI22btw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eCtkMHrbM8j0R5yabfrRzg", "review_id": "pGrq9FS7q6Zzu2OY3wEhqw", "text": "two star knockdown because one of the gaskets that they replaced...was still leaking! Now I have to take it back, which isn't the biggest deal...it's that I don't want to pay for having to take it back.  I have had so much better service from this place in the past...and now they let me down :( The lady who originally quoted me, wasn't there so I ended up paying 30 bucks more than she said. Good thing I have my own personal money tree!", "business_id": "9a-MZdxZ28o4j1pXI22btw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WJkmgkrSPMHTfDTD3VgqqA", "review_id": "5s7spFDvWPVM19mrMonQ8Q", "text": "Why is everyone standing around?\n\nIt was a slow night and they were obviously over-staffed. But no one was really anxious to help me out. I was shuffled from the battery center, to the front desk, to the service center and then stood  there awkwardly while the employees made casual conversation and no one told me there was a waiting area. \n\nI just came in to get a new battery for my car. Kinda peeved that I paid for installation, if you can even call it that. Autozone does it for free with purchase and I thought most places did too. Not these Pep Boys. I should have went elsewhere but my car needed it bad. Oh well... live and learn.", "business_id": "9a-MZdxZ28o4j1pXI22btw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NNdfPF-UhvLB8FxbsuSC5A", "review_id": "il6pdh1oZIFfZsZXpkT2Sw", "text": "Went there an hour ago to purchase a battery for my boss' vehicle, my boss paid cash for it and waited for the change from the employee there, but nothing happened because the employee doesn't want to give the change back to my boss.\n\nIf you do go there, DO NOT purchase anything from Veronica.  She's the most dishonest employee ever.  She acted all sweet and nice in the beginning, but later she lied about it.\n\nBe wise about it, go shop somewhere else for better services.", "business_id": "9a-MZdxZ28o4j1pXI22btw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TR39Z_41pR680CaLye-aXA", "review_id": "dUz575Sd3mYNfoKzjeeutQ", "text": "My 1st visit was an oil change for my Wife and once the bill was ready  I went over the bill with them and question what the additional charges where, they took them off, but that's pretty shady. My 2nd visit, took car in for check engine light, diagnosis was a O2 sensor, had to pay a $89 diagnostic fee up front, never had to do this before after it was all done cost were around $300 total. Now 3rd time acceleration issues and I really didn't want to go back to them but my repair shop was closed. So begrudgingly I did, they could not figure out the problem told me I should see my dealer. Took the day off and took my car to my guys at Granite Reef Repair in Scottsdale, they took care of it like it wasn't an issue. Just my opinion but Pep Boys are a shady company, overpriced and for the most part just like Sun Devil Auto repair scams.. I won't go back and I'm happy to let everyone know why.", "business_id": "9a-MZdxZ28o4j1pXI22btw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Mq6ar6ZG3CQvrTmSbRkSMQ", "review_id": "snRogCjbylkIgyaMh520bg", "text": "Seriously! I know its a slow day, but there's only one car getting service in 11 service bays, one guy working and the other four technicians are chatting, checking their phones and who knows what.  Pep Boys must be cherry picking the road maintenance crews or is now under postal service management.  \n\nIt's a simple oil change and tire balance, so it shouldn't be difficult to do more than one tire at a time.  You'd think they'd want to get a customer in and out quicker.  \n\nMaybe my first clue was that they were not busy on a Sat morning, when everyone else in town had an hour wait, but now, I can see why this place is empty.  My second clue was the other bad reviews on yelp...  \n\nI would have given one star, but the guys at the front desk were helpful and attentive.  Too bad it ended there.", "business_id": "9a-MZdxZ28o4j1pXI22btw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wGZZOMkKhdmkf8M0XnPzmA", "review_id": "GrkPzxd4Jr2SMgQUEzemOw", "text": "BEWARE!! \n\nI had my car serviced here. Before leaving, the Pep Boys employee who handled my payment verbally told me that my car was in good shape and had no other recommendations for maintenance, which seemed reasonable, as it was showing no signs of problems. Following the oil change, I drove home (approximately 3 miles), where the car sat for approximately one hour. I then drove from my home approximately 7 miles where the car engine was stopped for 15-20 minutes. \n\nShortly after starting my vehicle and driving less than 2 more miles, the engine temperature gauge spiked to the maximum and the engine began chugging. I immediately turned the car off and pulled to the side of the road, in an effort to avoid any further damage to my car. Then my car was towed to a more trusted shop across town. When examining my car, the mechanics at a more trusted shop found that the radiator coolant cap was left off the fill neck and was lying on top of the engine. \n\nPhotos of the cap location were taken once the hood of the vehicle was lifted (cap was not moved by the trusted mechanic); including three images showing the coolant fill neck and the cap. The other photo showed the hood liner wet from the coolant that came out. Due to the short amount of mileage that was driven, the car thankfully became operable once radiator coolant was filled and the cap placed back on. Based on the photos and a licensed mechanic's evaluation of my car, it is apparent that the Pep Boy's mechanic removed the radiator cap from my vehicle and failed to secure it back onto the radiator fill neck. However, the store manager, Jae, informed me that since I drove my car a few miles \"it must have vibrated off after service.\" \n\n\nI may be a female, but I know that the caps have locks, AND that I have 136K miles on this car and no cap has ever \"vibrated off\" while driving. Thanks for the advice. Really. I sent both photos, reciepts, and letters to Jae. He was unwilling to admit any fault. Go somewhere else for work on your car. Hopefully there are other shops are more helpful and honest.", "business_id": "9a-MZdxZ28o4j1pXI22btw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gi1aErWjjhLQWZGAyCWcwA", "review_id": "v12AUHiBmOTIVmYJJcAxkQ", "text": "Teresa (Customer Service Manager) and Ramiro (Service Advisor) were so extremely helpful!  I needed two tires and an oil change before a road trip last week... I didn't intend to buy them that night but they made me such a great deal, I couldn't say no.  They price match any offer plus 5%!  They also helped me find the best deal on an alignment so they could match it plus 5%.  After all that, they even gave me 10% off my bill and signed me up for Rewards so I could get additional discounts.  It took almost double the time they estimated which is the reason for the 4 stars instead of 5.  I've had bad experiences with Pep Boys in the past (Technicians doing work that wasn't necessary/authorized and then the Manager refusing to take it off the bill) but I feel comfortable dealing with Teresa and Ramiro.  I'll definitely come back!", "business_id": "9a-MZdxZ28o4j1pXI22btw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "khPlizt3ava1xkbtAxHQnw", "review_id": "uviwDA9M1FRU4gmu7TJYjw", "text": "Stopped by today to buy some rear drums for my car and got excellent service and attention from the manager, Jae. It was a quickie and price was right. He checked if he could turn my rotors for only $13.99 but they were out of spec so I bought new ones and he even gave me a 10% discount. I was in and out in less than 10 minutes. I will definitely drive out of my way to go to this location from now on. They rock! :)", "business_id": "9a-MZdxZ28o4j1pXI22btw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "zfysCL-0uQNCWdGvzZ6QWA", "review_id": "0zCFB4AO2fpm6V4y1gbQdA", "text": "I'm not the most informed car owner out there, mostly due to my own ignorance, so I always need help when in a car parts & accessories store. I needed windshield fluid and a few other small items and Jae was very helpful in answering my questions and finding me the right products without trying to convince me I needed anything extra and ridiculous. The store was clean and no one was standing around when I went. The best part is they also price match!", "business_id": "9a-MZdxZ28o4j1pXI22btw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3pUcHrJOsr56JLI3z1rxoQ", "review_id": "NZ16o8mS-WHovp5tdp2Mew", "text": "I walk in the store saw employee talking to a customer them he pick up phone totally disrespecful stay AWAY from The three payasos. customer walk way with no commment.", "business_id": "9a-MZdxZ28o4j1pXI22btw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wGZZOMkKhdmkf8M0XnPzmA", "review_id": "zJUhJZ08IeC_Fh0Tae9RBQ", "text": "I had my car serviced here.  I may be a female, but don't try to pull one over on me. \n\nGo somewhere else for work on your car. Hopefully there are other shops are more helpful and honest.", "business_id": "9a-MZdxZ28o4j1pXI22btw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iPBdvOGcVmuSuiCEKrQoPQ", "review_id": "yZeAwLwpB8L8UAhqitfUnA", "text": "I came in to this pep boys to get a second opinion when my Honda dealership told me I had some issues with my car. Their quote was not only cheaper than what the dealership quoted me, they had an online coupon I could use right from my phone as well to save me even more. I brought it in on a weekend and they went above and beyond to locate the parts needed to get the job done that same day so I could drive to work on monday. Their customer service was excellent. I left very happy that I had taken it in for the second opinion, and next time I will save time and skip the dealership!", "business_id": "9a-MZdxZ28o4j1pXI22btw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3KEoAVgrudzXZ3ke-J-gnw", "review_id": "yUM4S4cXpBJf8Qm3V6_6CQ", "text": "Had my oil changed here the other day and they were very efficient and helpful.", "business_id": "9a-MZdxZ28o4j1pXI22btw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zqGATvI3UoOPOyXIfP6iZg", "review_id": "gcMcSk-eWJYkPb68Lev6HQ", "text": "I was driving down the road when I felt the bumpity bumpity of my, yep dammit, flat tire. Of course my tears started flowing, I was about to have to either attempt to put my spare on, act desperate on the side of the road for someone else to do it, call a super expensive tow truck (because I didn't even know if i had a spare) or...drive on it until I saw a tire place. I figured that was a no-no (and as I was crying on the phone to my husband he was telling me that I would ruin the whole wheel) but i kept going and kept my fingers crossed, while firmly at 10 and 2 on the steering wheel of course. Then, just a few feet down the road, lalalala I see a pep boys sign like a mirage in the desert. I never realized pep boys fixed flat tires but I figured it was worth a shot and was super happy that they did! I pulled right in and there was a small wait (probably a good thing...I may have been nervous if they had no customers) but the wait was fine and I had Facebook timelines to stalk. The manager (I assume he was the manager at least?) was super nice and assured me that I didn't break my car. They were fast, affordable and most importantly, not condescending or sneaky (which I feel like I get a lot from other places). Plus they were nice and they were THeRe!!!", "business_id": "9a-MZdxZ28o4j1pXI22btw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JjweKRcu8DeYTah_KHsT2g", "review_id": "Wapk3lYALEkzFeFAcTl4pw", "text": "My car was overheating and the closest place I could think to take it was this Pep Boys. Let's make a long story short...they quoted me almost $700 because \"all of my hoses needed to be replaced\" along with my thermostat and a coolant flush. Not to mention they were going to charge me EXTRA for a warranty on the parts which is absolutely ludicrous. After talking to a trusted mechanic (who doesn't live in AZ) I took it for a second opinion to Shadow Mountain Auto Service. It was a bit of a drive but I made it. After all, they're yelp reviews are nothing but raving fans. A trusted, hard working, friendly auto business. Not only did they quote me $300 less than Pep Boys but they told me they couldn't find anything wrong with my hoses. It seems to me that Pep Boys DOESN'T do everything for less or even with integrity, for that matter.", "business_id": "9a-MZdxZ28o4j1pXI22btw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1xhx-xkWfsEn-xRiPNehbA", "review_id": "_ijbxi5d9IJoNGybi4r8rg", "text": "I brought my 2005 Honda CRV in because the air conditioner was blowing warm air.  I made an appointment and dropped my car off there because it's fairly close to my sister's house which is where I wanted to wait. Thirty minutes later they called me to ask approve a $48.00 diagnostic check. No problem, I tell them.  1 hour after that they call me to tell me that my air compressor is locked up. I ask what it would cost to fix it.  I was shocked when he quoted me $2235,00 total, parts and labor. When I picked my car up the cashier told me that the compressor was $650.00. The labor is what brought it up to $2235.00. I talked to many friends who suggested I check out either Amazon or EBay for a brand new compressor then take to a local mechanic for installation. BRILLIANT! I purchased a brand new air compressor for my car for $115.00 from Amazon with free shipping. I then took that up to Angel's Auto Repair and they charged me $300.00 to install and that included the freon. I don't understand why Pep Boys charged so much but I appreciate the honesty and integrity from Angel's Auto Repair. My air is nice and cold now!", "business_id": "9a-MZdxZ28o4j1pXI22btw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "drS3ZN6-zA3sr5WM2fG5tQ", "review_id": "D9MwU_NBiUdz02oF8X6NlQ", "text": "Oh how the oil changes creep up me every time!! Glad pep boys could be of service! Best part is, i did a quick search on their website and found a long list of coupons!! I love my coupons. Service was quick and friendly. Oil change with coupon was $24.99, not to shabby in my opinion!", "business_id": "9a-MZdxZ28o4j1pXI22btw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "X1AqkXDI07E6LRufGF-YYA", "review_id": "fn_XmSjjX1WRslKzoVc08Q", "text": "Heading out for a road trip this weekend and decided to stop in to pep boys to get new windshield wipers, just in case... The guy at the counter was very friendly and helped me get the right ones, didn't even try to convince me to get the most expensive ones which was nice. He came out to my car and put them on for me too. Easy, painless experience which is normally not the case when it comes to dealing with anything involving my car. Now I'm ready for a safe ride and any weather we might hit. :)", "business_id": "9a-MZdxZ28o4j1pXI22btw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2IRzzxueABQhBYfpjV7pXQ", "review_id": "c5lMGm8Mbgc_tqsiqqw14A", "text": "I had a flat tire just happen about an hour ago. I usually go to Discount, but they were closed and decided to go to Pep Boys down the street. We walked in and had the best service from Don Myers. He came out to check the tire and found out it wasn't repairable. They are open until 8 and were booked, he even said we were the last ticket they would be taking for the night. After pricing the tire, he said he would try to get us out in about 20 minutes even if he had to do it himself so we didn't have to wait 2 hours. Lo and behold, he went out and changed the tire himself! I spent almost $200 on a new tire and normally I'd be a little in the dumps about spending so much for a tire, but the service we received from him actually left me feeling great going there! The GM (forgot to get his name) was also very friendly. Great store, great service and I'll be going there from now on for tires/anything else I need! If you get a wind of this Don, congrats on your graduation and good luck in CO!", "business_id": "9a-MZdxZ28o4j1pXI22btw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fu8Ks0xuQPC-yLo8kdCOvQ", "review_id": "TlQi9J4YAdv-WMwsptfQgA", "text": "Had to get my car towed and they waited after hours to make sure I got there safely. Went above and beyond to assist me and breakdown all my options of repair.  Service rep Arny is awesome (don't know spelling) but great service! Definitely recommend.", "business_id": "9a-MZdxZ28o4j1pXI22btw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z2gTCYCczKQ6dwlFkaKBvQ", "review_id": "Q30ch1off3O_NNQKnXfcfw", "text": "Very friendly staff. Heading to a funeral they completely satisfied my problem. I had no further problems on the road as the ran a check on my suv. They went above and beyond my expectations with same day repair. They know how to take care of business. Got back on the road in a matter of a few hours", "business_id": "9a-MZdxZ28o4j1pXI22btw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JjweKRcu8DeYTah_KHsT2g", "review_id": "MOKKtiZkSbSQBJLe2K_sUw", "text": "Shortly after posting this review someone from Pep Boys requested I email them about the situation at hand. Would you guess I received NO response?! What a crock. Save yourself and do not bring your car to a Pep Boys Service Center!", "business_id": "9a-MZdxZ28o4j1pXI22btw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "meXB2eJmWVxYekJqm50RmQ", "review_id": "flappjwazjtYYdcn3gOxfw", "text": "Always been pretty good to me at the\nParts counter friendly People and \nKnowledgable enough to get what I need", "business_id": "9a-MZdxZ28o4j1pXI22btw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NkxFV7RefN87jL_LeVlIPg", "review_id": "HxSOtqSjWKyYm1Sc-2XaQA", "text": "Luis made testing and getting a new battery the easiest experience. He was straight forward, to the point and polite. Can't ask for more. I plan on coming back to this location for future maintenance repairs.", "business_id": "9a-MZdxZ28o4j1pXI22btw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hnCf18XK8Cz0KQJZ6nLXFw", "review_id": "SjlMHx8MWDCWws2IJarrHA", "text": "I had to stop here last week when my tire went flat.  These  guys were awesome.  They fixed my tire and made sure they were all at the right pressure.  In addition, I had some minor body damage and Anthony gave me multiple options for how to fix including an option/advice for what to say if I wanted a body shop to repair.  I ended up getting some stuff from the store and car looks great.  Ken and Anthony you got me to spend $200 dollars and I walked out feeling like I got a deal.  I work in finance and I'm hard to impress but these guys were impressive.  Great job!!!", "business_id": "9a-MZdxZ28o4j1pXI22btw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Cw83M5ebeeZ_vo0Ua-PZtQ", "review_id": "S1xT3xgv09MfKssrNTlNzg", "text": "Help fix what another shop ruined", "business_id": "9a-MZdxZ28o4j1pXI22btw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M3a0CsA85GvH8W5wwIptPg", "review_id": "5AqMFX6vJ-AYOY9rgHVhwA", "text": "Stopped by after I got a flat tire on my way home. Pro - they patched it and it was free. Con - they ruined my tire. I had to get a completely new tire a few days later.", "business_id": "9a-MZdxZ28o4j1pXI22btw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "W1zagn4ZRXYPupRiqdiy1Q", "review_id": "8kFZTszyYXHFTLeD3zARLg", "text": "Hilarious that I'm the third Californian to review this Sonic's.  As it were, there just aren't any here for us to go to!  \n\nWhile I've been the ONE i've found in SoCal (Anaheim), this one was quicker and had twice as many places to park.  It also had a drive-up one... well, it seemed like a normal drive in. People left instead of eating in their cars.  Anyways, you guys all know how it works.  Push the magical red button, order to your hearts content (GET A CHERRY LIMEADE!), and anxiously await.  There are no skates, though there was a guy who had a tray of extra napkins, ketchup, etc who walked around.  Nice touch Scottsdale.\n\nI always get a hamburger with mayo.  I was drunk the first time I had it and thought it was the best thing I had ever eaten.  Now that I've eaten it while sober, I still think it's pretty damn good.", "business_id": "po5FyERB4lUZNnBIwnhFlg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Db5IKqE1M2iP5EnZNDroRQ", "review_id": "0jwaFyoNlqadY2Sn63hPBw", "text": "I never thought any fast food (outside of In N Out) would get more than 4 stars. Besides the fact that their food tastes like roadkill, I'm still amazed. Only in Phoenix.", "business_id": "po5FyERB4lUZNnBIwnhFlg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "BOA6IMbiZB2RVZFp-TTiKA", "review_id": "R7-47kzErqA9hZ03DiIjHw", "text": "Why aren't there Sonics in MA?? It's a great alternative to other fast food, even if it isn't all that much healthier.\n\nWe made a stop right before heading to the airport and my breakfast burrito of ham and cheese was simple, but great. And the strawberry smoothie I had along with it really hit the spot. \n\nThe popcorn chicken we saved to eat on the plane was ok, the Toaster chicken sandwich was better, but both probably should be eaten piping hot.\n\nAnd can I just say - what better idea than to order and have food brought to your car in the winter in New England? Brillant, I'm telling you I should open a franchise!", "business_id": "po5FyERB4lUZNnBIwnhFlg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DDB-Uknc1pHKFdx7S5aOGQ", "review_id": "WGg2TgGYm5ziGb2kl7dcnA", "text": "During my time living in Maryland I've seen a good deal of Sonic commercials on the tele.  Being that I have never seen a Sonic, I was perplexed by these commercials.  So, using the power of the internets I discovered that there weren't any Sonics in the state of Maryland.\n\nWhen I moved to my new home of San Diego, I was confronted by the Sonic commercials yet again.  I internet-searched again and found the nearest Sonic was about 2 hours away.  My perplexion flexed into downright dismay.  Commercials are expensive endeavors--so why would a company essentially throw their money away by advertising whereever they are not located?\n\nOne night, my friend Jen picked me up at the Phoenix Airport for a nice hangout weekend.  We were both really hungry and deciding where to nosh.  When out of the corner of my right eye i spy a garish forty-one hundred kelvin fluorescent beacon in the night.  I thought it was some sort of carwash or super-sized gasstation at first glance.  Jen explained that was a Sonic.  \"What the fvck's a Sonic?\" I replied.  To this point I have never seen a Soinic before in the flesh or in the disgusting eyesore of a prefab materials and light, as it were.  So it was decided right then and there that we would eat this Sonic.\n\nNow, I know I cannot speak for all the distant Sonics in parts of the world a young hooligan such as myself has never been to, but to this, my virgin Sonicage, I can.\n\nThere is a huge slab of concrete which seemed way too large for the size of the building.  On this slab was lots of parking spots under a handfull of overhangs shining enough fluorescent light to make a operating room mildly jealous. Beside each of the parking spots was a lit-up menu with fast-food type stuffs, drinks, slushies, smoothies, ice cream sundaes, banana splits, etc.  As if this wasn't enough, they also have a drive-thru.  Again my perplexion returned.\n\nThe awful shine of it all, the harshness on weary eyes... It is a monument to decadence to the point of bloatation and bloatiosity.\n\nWhile we were deciding what we wanted a Mexican family rolled up beside us with a roller-skated jalopy and young children in the back.  They ordered and pulled away blasting some thuggish gangsta rap as their trunk buzzed with whorish flapping sheetmetal not sealed or sealed or sealed.\n\nJen ordered blackberry iced tea and some fried mac n' cheese bites, I, the tater-tots with cheese and a cranberry limeade. We pulled away blasting while our thuggish gangsta rap as our trunk rattled and flapped whoreishly--waves dissipating into the must of chaparral, waves lifting into the witheringchaped desert night.\n\nGot home and ate in normal lighting--Lighting that didn't make one's flesh crawl rutty-riddled with hungover insomniacian interrogation prior to a privilege afforded to be actually hungover.\n\nThe drinks were surprisingly not overly sweet and made with lots of that pellet style-ice that we so heart in drinks like these.  The iced tea was quality and the crisp tartness of my cranberry limeade (with actual half of a real lime floating in it) was perfectly refreshing.  The mac n' cheese thingees tasted like a crispy fried stouffers mac n' cheese.  Sadly, these are a limited time only option. As for my tater-tots with cheese, eh, not so good.  They were just bland cafeteria-style tots with a slice of American cheese thrown ontop--A wrinkly transparent orangish shellac coalescing my tots into a gelatinous choir.\n\n...and that was and is how I met a Sonic.", "business_id": "po5FyERB4lUZNnBIwnhFlg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ToIcMshsBV7T63EAq59Sog", "review_id": "KWCJGEd1JTPyd6Nlga-4Mw", "text": "Two of my colleagues and I had a business lunch at Sonic and tour outing was very fun.\nI was a novice to the Sonic experience as I took everything in.\nThe parking lot was clean, we had a nice view of a Arizona State Tree - the Palo Verde and a clear perspective of a colorful storage facility.\nWe ordered our lunch through the Sonic Remote Audio device and paid remotely on the same apparatus, via credit card.\nOur lunch was delivered to the car within minutes, by our cheerful car hop waiter. \nI had a grilled chicken sandwich, tater tots(recommended by my friend) and a lemon/berry drink. Everything tasted great, especially enjoyed the great textures & flavor of the tater tots. The drink was perfect for our scorching Phoenix day.\nSonic, looking forward to a return for another power lunch.", "business_id": "po5FyERB4lUZNnBIwnhFlg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zLgkT2QxH8aauHzeLb44-g", "review_id": "lhvbyCG3gfFnlMOMZIDRyQ", "text": "Great place and Anthony was very nice.  Quick and good", "business_id": "po5FyERB4lUZNnBIwnhFlg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "v3rGnHpghOSveRYPH6_GTQ", "review_id": "EblHAzHVmB1mUoTGZgXpVw", "text": "I am a fan, as far as the fast food industry goes. I am not usually a big fast food eater. But i was with a mom and 3 kids at the time. Tater tots, yummmm!! I am huge burger girl and will say they were pretty good. I like the convince of this place. \nPull up, order, swipe ur card and the bring the food to your car! \nWatching and hoping they dont fall in their roller skates with the food! haha, I was so hungry! \nI think I will be back next time in AZ :)", "business_id": "po5FyERB4lUZNnBIwnhFlg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Psh8PaEh8c2Wn8YjwyGVvA", "review_id": "qE6qk3hfEPOLkJb4Mp5S7w", "text": "Average to below average sonic. Slower than most.", "business_id": "po5FyERB4lUZNnBIwnhFlg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "qhooXf7Uh8NP3mX6YG3Drw", "review_id": "k_xcPkrkl-PN_rLga1zGYg", "text": "Pull up to your spot, order your food, and it is brought out to your car. All the while 50's - classic rock tunes are playing over the speaker system. As far as fast food chains go this is one of the better ones. Nothing like feeling a touch of nostalgia of a drive-in joint where you can sit in your car with the windows open in beautiful weather and have the food brought to you. \n\nHappy hour from 2-4 where all the drinks are half price! Can't beat a Big Gulp sized Grape Slushie and Blue Coconut Slushie for only $1 each! Along with some tastily seasoned popcorn chicken, a ranch chicken wrap, and perfectly crispy tater tots this was a winning quick lunch!\n\nYum - tater tots!\n\nSeems so seemless here. Pull up, press the red button, place your order, and within minutes it is brought to your car with a smile. If you want to eat outside there are some tables and chairs on a small patio in the front. How can anyone not like this?\n\nGrape slushie....Mmmmmm.", "business_id": "po5FyERB4lUZNnBIwnhFlg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Q6FaSZpCtVv7PXECwDL1bg", "review_id": "LjspQorhojpZAsBoptfTsQ", "text": "Convenient, close to home, fast service...what's not to like? At least once a month I ask my Peekaboo, \"Want to go in the car?\"... followed by an adorable tag wag. So, off we go to the local Sonic for mozerella sticks and the foot long Coney Island chili dog.", "business_id": "po5FyERB4lUZNnBIwnhFlg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cyWeHMyFKzhVJpb_kqtzsw", "review_id": "dW_qFUfUZpv3cp5DqfvKcA", "text": "Yelpers,  have a question. If menus and prices vary by location, help this CA transplant figure out the best ones to try! Thanks, I've heard such good things about Sonic but have only been to the Anaheim and Hemet, CA ones while visiting.", "business_id": "po5FyERB4lUZNnBIwnhFlg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DrWLhrK8WMZf7Jb-Oqc7ww", "review_id": "FrIRxARnIByE_N0mqeSPBQ", "text": "Not normally a Sonic fan or fast food for that matter, but for some reason when new items come out at fast food joints, I feel compelled to try them. Remember the McDLT? \nThe latest is the new Premium Chicken Sandwich (i tried the classic with mayo, lettuce, tomato) and used a 2-1 coupon which you can get by joining the email club. I thought these new sandwiches were pretty good, the chicken breast was thin and well cooked and seasoned and the bun was a giant Ciabatta one that held everything together well. It is pretty healthy, although you might want to get the mayo on the side to help that out because they put alot on there and its shredded lettuce, not leaf style, which is better on a sandwich in my opinion. It's under 5 bucks for one sandwich and is a decent option now if I'm in a pinch and need something tasty and healthy for lunch. \nTheir commercials still stink, but food is improving.", "business_id": "po5FyERB4lUZNnBIwnhFlg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_8HkH_2lwFT5qu4jzZ6VhQ", "review_id": "xZdH-i9EDApkfoVe77Eaaw", "text": "I am honestly shocked by the good reviews but I guess I am glad others have a better experience here.\n\nHadn't been to this location in over 3 years due to mediocre service and food. Went today to see if anything has changed. Nope.\n\nGave us tots instead of fries. Made the Slush Floats were ordered weird... it's suppose to be a slush with ice cream inside UNBLENDED. If this is how they make them now... um... alright. They did not add my mom's petezel dog despite telling them the order repeatedly and when we pushed the button to correct this we were met with nothing but some rude guy. Pretzel dogs with bacon and cheese are suppose to have bacon bits. They gave us a big ole slice of bacon across the dog. Makes it harder to eat. Why I am not surprised that they are too lazy to cut up the bacon slices like in the picture.\n\nGoodbye forever, Sonic.", "business_id": "po5FyERB4lUZNnBIwnhFlg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "E3PCAkaftZ848ZbHoE5FzQ", "review_id": "d6WhTExacZuJUTj5HzDA_g", "text": "What a cool way to buy fast food during a heatwave, late at night in your jammies, or any time.\n\nDaughter was hungry for a Sonic burger#1. \n\nSpotted a Sonic sign ahead. We pulled into the parking lot of a fast food joint. Colorful 3' x 4' screens separated each parking space on the driver's side. \n\nI immediately recognized the old car hop vibe. Pulled into an empty space. Kept the engine running and air condition blasting. The screen turned out to be the menu, speaker, and ATM all in one. WHAT?!?!?! How innovative.\n\nScanned the menu for items I wanted to order.\n\nPressed the speaker button to alert the assistant inside that I was ready to order. A very pleasant, disembodied voice took my order, then said she'd be out in a few with my order. Ok, let's see how fast . . . \n\nIn the meantime I inserted my credit card to finalize the transaction. Receipt rolled out.\n\nAs promised, within minutes a sweet young lady arrived balancing a red tray loaded with 2 paper bags and a couple of drinks. She confirmed my order according to the receipt printed out on her side, then she handed over my booty.\n\nHanded her a tip and I was on my way with a Sonic burger & fries, classic hot dog with the works, condiments, a limeade and a blue coconut slush and 2 peppermint candies. Yaowzaaaaa!\n\nNo Sonic anywhere near where I live, but when they show up I'll be one of the first in line. Love their vibe.\n\nhttp://www.sonicdrivein.com/", "business_id": "po5FyERB4lUZNnBIwnhFlg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b2DKC4kC8-QeSeGZ_MF3XQ", "review_id": "HYyWZExLyQ6l3CpUE9jlYg", "text": "Would love to give more stars but what a cheapass place.  Ordered a milkshake at 7:59, by the time it arrived it was after 8:00. They are offering their half price shakes after 8:00. Even though it was delivered after 8:00 they wouldn't give it to me at half price because I ordered it one minute too soon.  I hate lazy workers who don't want to be bothered making things right for a customer.", "business_id": "po5FyERB4lUZNnBIwnhFlg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rw1Xw8UKq4xq2Nk9aVvRfw", "review_id": "DPQmwtpLzzZUkirD78ddfA", "text": "So my bf and I wanted a drink and snacks since it was happy hour at 2 we went and we were in a bit of a hurry cause my bf had to go to work at 3 so it just turned 2 so we weren't really in a rush since we THOUGHT they would give us our meal in 5 min NOPE we pull up,press the red button it lights up......nothing we do it again...nothing. People next to is pulled up and ordered already. So we back out and go into another menu same thing waited about 2 min then they finally answered I asked is one of you menu broken? They said nope. So I told them what happens and we been waiting for 5-8 mins for someone to answer then they said o yeah one of the menus is broken. So I'm like alright and we ordered room about 15 min till our order came and that's when we were in a rush. Another time my bf ordered chili cheese fries they gave him what looked/tasted like plastic cold cheese fries and my strawberry limeade had way to many strawberry chunks in it I felt like I didn't even drunk anything mostly ate the strawberries and could really taste some syrup Idk it was too sweet! They need to retrain or idk but they been messing up a lot. Not gonna go here again", "business_id": "po5FyERB4lUZNnBIwnhFlg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "fQ65oVUPQ3RXhm6qtjUTSg", "review_id": "MCeFKuPd4EzwKI8PZ2fdqw", "text": "While we are venting about the local \"news\" stations here - what the hell is up with all the local news-caster ladies feeling the need to look like Strippers?  Their clothes are horrible (can someone tell me why don't they have stylists?), bad hair dye jobs and way too much makeup - mainly the super glossy lips! Why does EVERYONE need to be a bleach blonde here in Scottsdale.  It's called Low Lights people.  Go to Ray Issa at Joya Spa in Scottsdale.  He will hook you up. You keep your natural color and high light with a little blonde (if you must).  You know, there is nothing wrong with being a brunette.  Minka Kelly, Jennifer Garner, many beautiful women are brunettes.  As far as the clothes.  Pretend you are a lawyer on Law and Order.  You wear an elegant SUIT.  You are talking about the news - not working as a hostess at a club! And don't get me started on the they way they market there TV spots - they are so cheesy, remember the one that was set in a diner - I believe it was Scott Light & Tram something (who is actually likable) - These kooks dressed up like bad characters from the show Alice (if you are 40 & up you may recall that show!). \" I will have a side of live\" - I wanted to shoot the screen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Yikes! Make it stop - turn the channel.  And Mark Curtis needs to shave that cheesy thing above his lip!  He looks like a cop from Reno 911!", "business_id": "4YY3AwkTbKQ2tJLzpYFD7w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DnwHp_A92KvllfaUIdFraw", "review_id": "80eCLkLuSizh78MsQ02rvA", "text": "I prefer ABC15 for my local news and weather (just can't stand Lin Sue on 12 and some of the other stations...) and really am a fan.  \n*Did you see me on their \"Hey Chris, why did you make the switch to ABC15?\" commercials.*  :)\n\nBill Bellis certainly knows his weather and teaches vs. just spewing out the facts.  Yeah some of the reporters are a bit goofy, but that also makes them human!", "business_id": "4YY3AwkTbKQ2tJLzpYFD7w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ky9pQ8AKufvZ63IxR41jGg", "review_id": "FJVOvNdSG-ufMVI6-CNznA", "text": "This review is for the smart shopper card program on ABC-15. It is simply provides you with some of the best deals in town. Go to the website and print it immediately and start saving some serious cash here in the valley. Eat, Drink, and Be Merry my Friends!!!!", "business_id": "4YY3AwkTbKQ2tJLzpYFD7w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Psh8PaEh8c2Wn8YjwyGVvA", "review_id": "bxM1VNPUv1BcrJmC1tL4Fw", "text": "abc 15 is my choice in the valley of the major networks. less fluff than fox10,  not as boring as ch 12, more updated than ch5. less sensationalism and editorial in news, and love the investigations.", "business_id": "4YY3AwkTbKQ2tJLzpYFD7w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-sIo8LqVrhoZtrdibLvgMw", "review_id": "NczFKSDJvFAD1WVSJR-eQw", "text": "I cannot believe you dropped JEOPARDY from your programming.  What you have put in its slot is very disappointing.  Jeopardy was enjoyed by all ages, not only was it good entertainment but had some educational value as well.  Alex T. as host had a wonderful sense of humor.  I hope you receive many comments about your dropping this program and can only wish that you might reconsider and put it back in your scheduling.    Shirley A", "business_id": "4YY3AwkTbKQ2tJLzpYFD7w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "gzJpPaHN-NXBkAZcZri3hw", "review_id": "YP3RsHuhRSrIiowVgcu1_w", "text": "Earlier tonight I volunteered as a telethon phone staffer for ABC15. (I heard about the event via Yelp Volunteers and our community manager.) In a day where television programming can be filled with noise, ABC15 is an active partner with the community. \n\nThe staff at ABC15 is top notch and really put effort into helping where it matters. Operation Santa Claus will make a personal difference to families. This is especially important at the holiday time. Four distinct organizations will be helped. All a result of charitable donations from our many Arizona residents.\n\nThis happened because people turned on the boob tube. They turned on ABC15. Not AppleTV, not the Roku, not Netflix. Not tonight.  \n\nThank you ABC15 for being such a wonderful member of the Phoenix area.\n\n** Operation Santa Claus runs until December 19th **\n- Text SANTA to 46988\n- Donate on the web at www.givetotheclaus.com  \n\nCHARITIES\nSt. Mary's Food Bank Alliance, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Phoenix, Inc., Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center (SARRC) and Military Assistance Mission (MAM).", "business_id": "4YY3AwkTbKQ2tJLzpYFD7w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Aaafbip-U2aeTXbvinBLiA", "review_id": "7ZiESn8SbPROdGME8weiJQ", "text": "ABC15 has one of the best staff I've gotten to work with the past few years.  The anchors are always nice and friendly.  I recently volunteered with Irene V. for the Operation Santa.  A lot of effort from ABC15 for putting on such a great holiday event and for four great non profits which help many in the valley.  Smart Shopper is also a great segment to find the best deals in the valley.   I usually have ABC15 on in the morning for the news.  And when I hear the name \"Joe\" , I always think of \"Let Joe Know\".", "business_id": "4YY3AwkTbKQ2tJLzpYFD7w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "kGgAARL2UmvCcTRfiscjug", "review_id": "h4FHKwof0XUS-sa3fEWDWw", "text": "I read about their Operation Santa Claus holiday charity campaign via friends on Yelp (thanks Jolly!) and called in to make a donation to help those in need.  I am always impressed when a media outlet gives up their airtime to support a local charity....kudos to the team @ ABC 15 for putting together this event!", "business_id": "4YY3AwkTbKQ2tJLzpYFD7w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lAngRi4lwBIHmjCBVLd-8Q", "review_id": "RN_L2npguClSUzmKPXQ2nQ", "text": "We came to the station to shoot a spot on Sonoran Living. Our first point of contact was Dave Pennington and we felt he represented the station very well. Dave and everyone at ABC 15 were very classy professional people. Dave also gave us a quick tour of the studio which was totally fascinating to me. Needless to say I don't make it to many TV stations so I appreciated it.", "business_id": "4YY3AwkTbKQ2tJLzpYFD7w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TJRBA15ziLkf5chQrCrzHA", "review_id": "QLE8iPJKbg6e9mfvuVTCjQ", "text": "The staff was friendly and service was provided in a timely manner.  It was also a great place to sit out the \"snow storm\".  I might not ever get back to this location, but it was a clean and pleasent location", "business_id": "I2IofjP2sHZUkv7pcoc33A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lcu7u9kSWMeSNq6j135BfQ", "review_id": "QWo-bGjdrRcDRqWQkWOLRg", "text": "Pros: consistent food. New and clean. Nothing tastes like the Whopper. Onion ring sauce. \n\nCons: waited in the drive thru for 15 minutes at 530pm. Way too early for dinner time crowds, right? Not fast food! Why can't I stay away from Burger Kings? I always give them negative reviews for service.", "business_id": "I2IofjP2sHZUkv7pcoc33A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DghMl81bONCh5ELnrgn4Fw", "review_id": "X0ubfXRl4CdX8_RKq1YI2Q", "text": "The helpful female behind the counter casually taking my double whopper meal order just a few mins before closing with a  friendly smile on her face was enough to forget your in a sketchy area late at night. I very much enjoy my endless options at the soda machine and the clean tables in the dining area.", "business_id": "I2IofjP2sHZUkv7pcoc33A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kEeIrbREnRip5AWQZe5YfQ", "review_id": "EHa26S8PjcgDgWb_sTqipg", "text": "Not a bad place. Service is good with friendly employees. The food, although not the beat does taste good and is fresh.  While there I had the angry whopper. Im not a fan of thick french fries, but theirs was still good. \n\nWhat I liked most was their choices of soda. They have \"orange coke\" flavored soda. I never even heard of it before, so I had to try and and wow. Was it good.  \n\nSadly the whole time I was thinking there they never swept the floor that needed it. Yeah its a small thing and I am not going to eat off it, but visually it is not appealing. The same is true of their bathroom floor.", "business_id": "I2IofjP2sHZUkv7pcoc33A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J8DQNfSsEvxsUENY1TUf2A", "review_id": "Of5KG4xw2-WoCuMNC1LFAw", "text": "I love this complex! The staff is excellent; they are friendly and responsive to my issues but not overly fake, invasive, or trying to create that false sense of community that never exists in a complex of hundreds of different people. The grounds are very maintained and they respond very quickly and appropriately to maintenance calls. \n\nThe only reason I gave them 4 in stead of 5 stars is because of a minor problem that exists. The walls between units are thin. Even with quiet neighbors I can hear loud conversations, movement, music, pipes running water. I don't mind the noise so much, the neighbors are fairly quiet around my unit, but if I had louder neighbors it might make for a terrible experience.", "business_id": "T9p5rNXbxOYYIbdUOznXyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hGvHc3YnSvAgUhSGEum5cA", "review_id": "OSIPgGiK7a6-DdY_AdsetQ", "text": "Arcadia Cove is a very nice place because the grounds are well kept, the buildings are modern and the apartments are spacious.  Though it is well maintained, it is not well managed.  They should change their names to Arcadia STOLE. I lived there for two years and I have experienced nothing but being nickeled and dimed to death regarding my lease. Every so often I'd get a letter on the door about an incorrection or price jump on my lease.  And this is after signing a year lease.  If you want to live there you have to ask specific questions about the lease.  I have asked questions but their explanations might as well have been in French. \n\nFor example, one of the many times, I got a letter giving me a credit for some shady reason and the very next month they took it back for some other shady reason.  Their reasons are never clear.  And then before I moved they sent a letter stating that I needed to vacate the premises no later than March 30th even though I knew my lease ended on the 31st.  So, I followed directions and turned in my keys on the 30th.  When I got my \"security deposit\" explanation back, I noticed that I was charged $26 for leaving the apartment a day early. \n\nI called and the customer service manager, Aaron, was a hair short of being completely rude on the phone.  And this is a man whom I've chit chat with in his office for an hour one time.  He told me that I did not honor my lease and I reminded him that someone in his office post that letter to my door and I'm being penalized for his/her mistake.  He corrected me by saying, \"you're not being penalized, you're being charged.\" Say what? Then he proceeded by adding, \"even if you were to take it to court, all the judge would see is that you didn't honor your lease.\" \n\nBy the way, after they nickeled and dimed my security deposit, I got $12 back.  If you want to live there, don't just lock your door, lock your wallet too.", "business_id": "T9p5rNXbxOYYIbdUOznXyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tmTxuDadTVc-KFyhvPuseQ", "review_id": "U-UUb7KdMv1jvLyhoWNTMg", "text": "I initially loved living at Arcadia Cove but that soon changed.  The BRE staff was always attentive and helpful when I had a problem and maintenance was prompt with all requests.  The complex was recently sold to MEB Management and things have gone downhill.  The new staff acts like I am bothering when I come to the office to pick up a package or drop off my rent.  The last office visit I had the office staff chase me down to my car to confront me if I had paid my water bill yet this month.  I had paid my water bill and she would have seen if she had looked at my account instead of coming after me in front of future tenants.\n\nThe units themselves are spacious and laid out well, the downstairs apartments have wood laminate flooring to give them a modern feel.  The main problem is the walls are VERY thin.  I can hear conversations from my downstairs neighbors like I was in their apartment. I have had to call the courtesy patrol numerous times because of neighbors playing their music and movies so loud it shook the pictures off my wall.  The pipes also make so much noise that I wake up most nights from my neighbor flushing their toilet.\n\nI live in a one bedroom and usually pay between $25-35 a month for water/sewer/trash.  I understand they use a calculation of building occupancy vs total property water usage but this is more than I have ever paid even when I lived in a 2 bedroom.\n\nBetween the thin walls, rude new front office staff and that the total cost to rent is getting pretty high, I will be looking to move elsewhere when my lease is up.", "business_id": "T9p5rNXbxOYYIbdUOznXyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9ZdgeSmHnGkiuZSxM5blMg", "review_id": "etD0UTg9m6Mn3xLuWUIbgQ", "text": "I love living here. I am just about to renew my lease and thought I should check the area just to be sure..nothing compares to these apartments. The apartments are laid out nicely, priced very competively and well maintained. The staff is professional, nice and always make me feel important no matter how trivial the issue may be. The apartment was so clean when I moved in I could not believe it. I have not lived in an apartment for 10 years and I want to thank Arcadia Cove for making my living experience very enjoyable. Very safe, quiet, clean, and pretty.", "business_id": "T9p5rNXbxOYYIbdUOznXyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KKDUmNALFMBHLboupjSN1w", "review_id": "5wDrtsJlrIxidvd2MAk4hA", "text": "This place is an absolute NIGHTMARE. Also, disregard any reviews from prior to June/July of 2012 as this complex was under different management back then. \n\nI lived here for 3 years under BRE and almost always loved living here. Ever since renewing with the new management, MEB, last year I've been miserable. \n\nI was looking to upgrade from a 1BR to a 2BR and was instantly offered a great location in the complex with promise it was fully upgraded at a specific price (by Tomas). Two days later I got a call from the front office telling me I actually could not have that apartment as they had also offered it to someone else... and they would be giving it to the other people, not me - without explanation to why. They, however promised to find me another location. \n\nWhen the new location was determined I got a call but was told I wouldn't be able to see it until 10 days prior to my move in as it was currently occupied. The manager, Pam, promised that the unit was FULLY upgraded with a fireplace and new cabinets and laminate floors.  I was nervous to wait until so close to my move date but I  still trusted the new management group as they seemed eager to keep me in the complex. HUGE mistake. \n\nOn my tour through the unit it was a disaster. The floors were stained. There was a terrible infestation of ants. The cabinets were so old and disgusting and the entire kitchen was so filthy it actually smelled. Even Carolyn (who was showing me the unit) seemed disgusted. \n\nAt this point my current apartment was completely packed and ready to go only to now be told there were no acceptable, livable apartments in the complex for me to move in to. I was in a tight spot - I had very little time to look for another place to live and had to be traveling for work for the next 3 weeks. I felt stuck and dependent on the management to find me another location in the complex. \n\nI finally received a call from Pam that another location would be available for me to view and make a decision. When I came to view it Pam pawned me off on Carolyn to show me the unit (it was more important for her to go to lunch than to diffuse an already messy situation). Carolyn pleasantly obliged. The unit, to my surprise, was much cleaner. The carpets needed to be replaced which she assured me would happen. The cabinets were not upgraded and were stained as were the counters and the rent was higher than originally discussed. We reached an agreement to bring the rent back down if I didn't make them upgrade the kitchen (as usual, I got the raw end of the deal). When I viewed the unit I pointed out the loud noise coming from the apartment above me and mentioned that I would not be able to put up with that even during the day as I often work from a home office. I was told they would notify the neighbors someone would be moving in below so they were more conscientious of their noise.\n\nAfter moving in I filled out the extensive \"pre-existing problems\" sheet with items that included overly patched walls, obvious flood damage on the ceiling as well as near the sink, scratch marks in the laundry room (even though I was assured this unit was previously pet free as I am VERY allergic to animals - again I let it go as the carpets were replaced and I just did a deep clean when I moved in), stained counter, stained cabinets, stained refrigerator, stained showers, rusty washed and dirty/damaged dryer. When I turned it in they made no offer to come correct any problems (something the previous management did when I first moved in to my first unit). \n\nThe upstairs neighbors were never quieter than the day I saw the unit and were often MUCH louder. They played loud music, they dropped cigarette butts off their balcony onto mine, they threw garbage and food over their balcony. Every time I complained I was promised action that never seemed to come. At one point, after calling security on their loud noise after 2am I heard the security guard tell them it was \"the neighbor downstairs complaining\". This began the retaliation - my assigned parking spot is located far from my unit and every time I was walking back to my door they would sit on their balcony calling me vulgar things and spitting and pouring drinks over the balcony as I walked by. I reported this to no reaction from management as well. \n\n I later found out the unit above was housing 5 people although only 1 was on the lease - meaning no other adult had been background checked  for a criminal history. As a woman living alone I became more concerned. I pushed harder for them to take action and in turn manager Pam offered to \"let\" me break my lease at no charge - she tried to push me out instead of dealing with the real issue. I pointed out that is MEB wanted to break the lease they would be legally obligated to abide by their terms just the same and that they wouldn't be doing ME the favor by trying to force me to leave and pay to try and move again. She relented and 5 months later the neighbors above me finally moved", "business_id": "T9p5rNXbxOYYIbdUOznXyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KKDUmNALFMBHLboupjSN1w", "review_id": "d2jCw_5LaC8rvcj2S4yxWg", "text": "After repeatedly trying to contact Pam following her response I received no effort of a reply. Both times I spoke to Donna and either she did not pass on my message or Pam choose to not respond. Either way, my previous post seems to be justified. Following frequent incorrect pieces of information provided from the staff (and some outright lies) I have no choice but say STAY AWAY FROM ARCADIA COVE!! \n\nThe costs are going up and the staff is becoming more impossible to work with, Specifically Donna who feels no need to follow through on anything her staff says to the residents. Obviously Pam is not regularly available for anything other than writing phony concerns on Yelp. \n\nRecent increased fees and changes in policies without proper notice (dating notifications up to 2 weeks prior to actually delivering them) are out of control and somehow legal through manipulations of information provided in the lease. \n\nThis property has become and absolute disaster. I recommend looking anywhere that is NOT ASSOCIATED WITH MEB!!!\n\nAlso - DO NOT read their website reviews - they only put up reviews that recommend the complex and completely disregard all others.", "business_id": "T9p5rNXbxOYYIbdUOznXyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9ZdgeSmHnGkiuZSxM5blMg", "review_id": "Jy1LMdc-tpcOwLeGrqdYbw", "text": "I wanted to come back on yelp and give a great thanks to all of the staff at Arcadia Cove..I quite literally have been a pain..lol. I just moved from one unit to another that is renovated and there were some issues..following my move in write up Pam, Donna, Carolyn, and Tomas have been kind and attentive. The maint. crew Roy and Jim have addressed every issue..keeping me up to date and making sure things are taken care of. Thank you for making living here so nice:-)", "business_id": "T9p5rNXbxOYYIbdUOznXyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Pwg_JKuB05o_77bnGPdNhg", "review_id": "hmF8mLgEziXAx58iNVuFCQ", "text": "It's old.  It's tired.  The Embassy Suites here on North 44th hasn't changed much in the last several years.  But it's the only place we baseball fans prefer to stay.\n\nSure, we could stay at the Marriott and carouse with the baseball players, but it's too expensive over there and it's not our style.  The Embassy Suites has breakfast made to order in the morning, and free cocktails at night.  And a suite so that we can invite others to stay with us.  And the location is perfect:  10 minutes away from the airport, 10 minutes from two baseball fields (Phoenix Muni and Scottsdale), and two minutes from a major shopping center.\n\nAnd they finally got their internet to work.  \n\nSo I don't mind a few maintenance problems, no hair dryer in the bathroom, etc.  This'll do just fine.", "business_id": "LtJszEtHhXMZR0y6lbdswA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vXcKVMyHZCvFP1qXbunU_A", "review_id": "5tYdS8qvZCyGdTb5wEMcew", "text": "I have difficulty sleeping in hotels if there is noise coming from vending machines, ice machines, noisy neighbors, parties... So, I add a request for a quiet room to my reservation in the comments section.  I guess I forgot to mention street noise on this reservation.  Rooms facing 44th Street get considerable street noise all night.  And, o.k., I get it... we're trying to go green (everyone applaud).  This hotel does not allow you to control heat vs. air conditioning.  Yes, you can set the thermostat, WHEN THE SYSTEM IS TURNED ON, BUT...  When the outside temps are above 70, they turn on A/C.  When they are below 55, they turn on the heat.  When they are in between, everything is shut off.  Can't even get a fan to recirculate the air in the room.  It would be nice to be able to decide for myself whether I need heat or air conditioning, or turn on the fan to circulate air and get some white noise to cover the street noise.  I won't be back.  There are plenty of other choices in the area.", "business_id": "LtJszEtHhXMZR0y6lbdswA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WeFxOADIRIDgdgjg8PmQdw", "review_id": "th_g3BscU1MsNJWMwTaqDQ", "text": "This place is really showing it's age.  The carpet has stains in it, the AC works 24/7 to keep the living room area at 72, the bedroom never cooled below 82.  Breakfast is good, and who could complain about free booze.  \nTwo times I had to wait over 30 mins for the van to pick me up at the metro.  One of the times, they went right past me at the meeting point.  After speaking with the manager, he refuned me 1 night out of 5 for my troubles of having to sleep on the couch 2 nights.\nBut I wish I stayed at the Double Tree.", "business_id": "LtJszEtHhXMZR0y6lbdswA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_uL7OiQSfNsCd60DrAf7qQ", "review_id": "F7Xay8uX0RWnHd1VsR9NlQ", "text": "I recently had a work event scheduled at the Embassy Suites on 44th street, and unfortunately I was not 100% pleased with the experience. \n\nI first of all will say that the hotel itself is very nice, pretty, nice courtyard in the center, and the event room was set up well and clean. However the service was lacking quite a bit. \n\nFirst, when I got there I was the first to arrive out of my group, my event coordinator didn't get in that early and was not there to greet me or show me around, nor did anyone else bother to show me to the event room or how to get where I was going. I take that back, the girl at the front desk handed me a map and pointed me in a somewhat vague direction that didn't help much. I was told I would have easy access to the room to unload my car at, well without any employees to show me the access door I had to hoof my boxes from the parking lot around the building the long way. I did not find that back door until long after the seminar started. The room we were scheduled in was changed last minute for some reason, I believe  it has something to do with the final head count that we gave them. The room we ultimately in was a bit cramped for the number of attendees we had. \n\nI had to introduce myself to the catering manager and chef. No one came in to remove the places and trash from breakfast until almost 11 a.m. nor did they check on us. The boxed lunches weren't made right, only upsetting a few clients, but still.... I had to pop into the kitchen myself a few times and track someone down to help me. With the amount of money we were paying, it should have been perfect. For a cheap continental breakfast and a mediocor box lunch it was about $40 per head, kind of a lot. \n\nOver all my seminar went well at the hotel, but there were some behind the scenes issues that I really wish I did not have to deal with throughout the day. I wouldn't not recommend this hotel for you event, just make sure to cover everything prior to your event. Such as on sight contact, exactly how the food will be prepared, appropriate signage and whatnot. \n\n**I have not spend a night at this hotel so this review should not reflect on making overnight reservations.", "business_id": "LtJszEtHhXMZR0y6lbdswA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IDJ8thegaElKvQsk495W9w", "review_id": "CemcxA8Io1xGZSjPEF3VEw", "text": "The layout of the hotel is circular with the pool in the middle and the doors facing out. \n\nHotel is clean and modern. Typical Embassy Suites with the bedroom and separate living room and little kitchenette. \n\nThe front desk was really helpful with getting multiple rooms situated as well as with providing shuttles to and from restaurants as well as super early airport runs for the 6am flights. \n\nBeen coming here for a few years for Spring Training. The Managers Reception in the evening from 5-7pm has definitely been cut back compared to previous years. Now its just chips, cheese, and some veggies and ranch plus limited selection of beer and wine. In the past we used to be able to pretty much fill up there with wings, popcorn, cookies, chicken fingers, beef skewers, etc. Alas, the economy has hit everyone...", "business_id": "LtJszEtHhXMZR0y6lbdswA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N-D-d1Z4UybdlkK1HxlNPA", "review_id": "mHUX6_rlAZvuV1a9yTj1-A", "text": "My husband is the fan of Indian food, and I had a gift certificate from some students, so we gave Indian Delhi Palace a try.  The service was spotty, depending on who was in our section at the time.  The naan and puri were excellent, and both of our entrees were tasty (my husband had the chicken tikka masala and I had a mild lamb dish in cream sauce. The jasmine rice was beautiful and well cooked, but also had cardamom seeds in it (not my favorite). My husband loved his palak paneer. We agreed that overall, we have had a little better food and service from Taste of India.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 14, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "u_xtPd5LZl2TM2qITWAa6Q", "text": "First off, I must say, friendly smiles upon entering an establishment goes a looooong way for me. Family owned and nurtured with love comes through at Indian Delhi Palace. I've eaten in a few times and mostly had take out. Service was always right on, attentive not intrusive. Take out packaging is an art in my book. So often, things are forgotten, mispackaged and spilled and well, sometimes just tossed in a bag. Here they do it right. Garlic naan bread in house is better than to go. Unfortunately they wrap it in tinfoil and it sweats and loses any of it crispy outer crunch. Chicken tikka marsala has just enough cream and spice to hit all my F spots (you know like a G spot, only F for flavor!). Saffron rice is fluffy, flavorful and fantastic. Rickie loves their sauteed okra...generally not something high on my list to order but yowza Potsie...dee - lish. Samoras, tandori chicken all A's all around. And you can't beat a tall, cold Himalyan beer while waiting for that to go order and they always provide me with some papadum and a tangy, sour, spicy dip. Remember a smile goes along way with me!", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9KHQDPM5M7sHUTUSBboNgg", "review_id": "KD13xPNPlUxasUjCc35kmA", "text": "The food is good... The service is good. Again this comes from an Indian who did eat at EVERY possible Indian food restaurant in phoenix!!!\nTry the kheema(minced lamb) naan-its extremely filling. The butter chicken is good, and the portions are decent enough! Its family owned and operated so that is always a good sign!", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "zFfXgANzhIcD-JkdBygcZQ", "review_id": "HoQ6bxj_Z5H9vz4ZER70hw", "text": "I went here once with a friend.\n\nWe had the lunch buffet which was average. \n\nUntil, I saw two cockroaches crawling around. Not, even your normal cockroaches but, gigantic cockroaches.\n\nI couldn't eat anymore but, for some odd reason my other friend did.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gGNAr-cmCQUgA9B0QjVqAg", "review_id": "rUfsOZccLJ5VhrvQo_RYTw", "text": "Delhi Palace has won my heart for Indian food.  There is a great lunch buffet that is well worth a drop in from time to time.  I'm not sure if this location is associated with the Delhi Palace on University, but I have been to both and liked both.  Sometimes Indian food buffets can feel not so fresh, but both of these restaurants keep things fresh and heated.  \n\nThis restaurant has my stamp of approval as my favorite Indian food in the Phoenix area.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Wy7f9DOuBEOenhnA7KIKoQ", "review_id": "H4IwH4ootrTtCbHScd-xZQ", "text": "I really want to give this place more than 3 stars.  I like the food and the restaurant and the banana milk shakes!\n\nBUT!  in the little Indian store to the right of the restaurant there were rat traps all over the place....  with rotten cheese in them...  THAT is not something I, a paying customer wants to see....  AT LEAST hide the traps.\n\nTHEN it made me think, that my food could have been contaminated with rat droppings and then my stomach started hurting.  Which is unfortunate because I probably won't be back, and we had been there quite a few times.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "sEWeeq41k4ohBz4jS_iGRw", "review_id": "qQ6f7Hfct7onycfYMiOmzQ", "text": "This was my introduction into Indian food.    The first few times I came here I was like \"ah not bad\".  Then I started to try other places, even out of state and in other towns.   When I came back to IDP I really liked it.\n\nIf you go to a buffet, which I prefer, so you can try a bit of everything keep in mind that the dishes change daily.   If the food is not so good on Monday well go back on Tuesday and they'll have a few different items.\n\nThey had these parsnips once that were soooo good I've been having \"nocturnal emissions\" about them for the past year. \n\nCool little shop that is attached to the restaurant, they have fresh bakery items, Indian food stuffs, and a ton of Bollywood movies.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "xGMUqZvVtivHNlBZ6Kmjrw", "text": "This is my favorite Indian restaurant in Phoenix. The food is always the best tasting of places I've been to, and probably the least \"watered down\" in terms of spice. The place is modeled to look like a little taj mahal which is kinda goofy, but it's very nice inside and out. They have a delicious buffet for lunch with a menu that changes almost daily, unlike a lot of indian buffets where they have the same items for a week on the buffet line. The service is always good, even the first time I went I ordered chicken curry (I'd never had indian food) because it was a safe bet. The man asked me if I wanted an order of naan or rice and I didn't really want to order anything else. He said \"well how are you going to eat the curry? with a spoon?\" and brought me a basket of bread on the house. He knew I was trying something for the first time and wanted me to enjoy my experience. I've been back quite a few times and tried just about every other Indian place in town, and this one is still by far the best.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Bq1WRSGLdj3OmM309sVhYg", "review_id": "Iu8De3dE9sHqG1ypZDQUpw", "text": "I think this place maybe the best Indian food in the valley but if compared to the DC area,LA, Chicago, or the Bay area, it would be at best average", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "0bNXP9quoJEgyVZu9ipGgQ", "review_id": "pMYqFBnCMERlQdLRHyW6EA", "text": "Fantastic Chicken tikka masala and garlic naan!  Gulab jamun is good, but not the best I've had.  I didn't like the palak paneer.  \n\nService is friendly and efficient.  Preparation of food can take awhile, so don't arrive starving.  Lunch buffet available, and you can even take lunch buffet to-go!  (Haven't tried it, yet though so I can't vouch for the food served.)\n\nOoh, I've got to get this on my rotation soon!", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "N7lSh49zQ13sG3Jpa9E6cw", "review_id": "uwLK8Y4DtayWiD44FdDlaQ", "text": "We stopped in here for the ubiquitous lunch buffet, and I am a little torn because I wanted to either really like it, or really hate it. But I don't. \n\nIt seems that decent Indian is hard to come by out here, so I tend to stick with the same couple of places.My usual Indian haunt is Flavors of India, because the food is mostly good and it's close, but I think this place is a close second. The things that Flavors does well, Delhi Palace does so so on. And vice versa. \n\nWhere Delhi Palace shines: (within the confines of today's buffet, of course) \nPalak Paneer- even though the paneer was noticeably absent or microscopic\nBengan Bhartha- My eggplant-hating dining companion even liked it. \nMutter Paneer- The one dish with peas that i'll eat willingly. \nThe service- they weren't in your face, but they were around more than most buffet meals. \nThe atmosphere- it's classy without being over the top gaudy. \n\nWhere Flavors of India kicks Delhi Palace's hiney: \nNaan- I prefer the flattened, nearly scorched naan to the fluffy puff that was plopped on the table here. It was fresh though, so bonus points for that. \nTandoori chicken- The flavor was fantastic, but the meat was dry. \nYellow lentil daal- I'll save my colorful description of this one and just leave it at Blech. \nCurry chicken- Where's the spice? Possibly the blandest curry chicken ever. \nThe water- This sounds weird, but every time the server came by to refill water, we ended up with more UFOs (unidentifiable floating objects) in our glasses. \n\nOverall, I think it's a toss-up. The things that I like about Delhi Palace are the things that my old stand by place doesn't do well. I'll definitely be back, but not for the curry or lentils.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "q9xoyA4YVf7GBjFh2pRP6w", "review_id": "ePdoyiMAH3g6QDLUkS6A3Q", "text": "Grabbed a lunch buffet to-go while running errands this afternoon. Priced at a reasonable $10 the styrafoam carton i packed with rice, veggie curries, pakoras, and tandoori chicken will feed me for days. Each to-go buffet is portioned one piece of delicious fresh naan. \n\nThe curries were just okay (palek paneer, daal makhaini,  and aloo mutter). Palek \"paneer,\" while flavorful, was disappointingly served without the paneer, my favorite part. Both the daal makhaini, aloo mutter were watery. The pakoras tasted like yesterday's leftovers, reheated and thrown on the buffet line. Mint chutney was delicious, some of the best i've had. The raita, also watery, added an extra tang to the curries. The tandoori chicken (legs n' thighs) while tasty, are a bit dry.  \n\nOverall, I'd prefer the home-cooked and spicy palek paneer from Udupi Cafe. But for the price and convenience, the to-go lunch buffet from Indian Delhi Palace is a great deal.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HJnszqeMUpFiWshaAswueQ", "review_id": "hAAG_NTEK8TTog-wO23Huw", "text": "Lately, I can't seem to get enough of South Asia in my belly. I have my Valley favorites (India Gate in Chandler and The Dhaba in Tempe), but I wanted to give a new joint a go. So I decided to try the rather palatial-looking India Delhi Palace in East Phoenix because I had heard good things about its lunch buffet.  Luckily, my foodie friends aren't liars. \n\nI arrived shortly before the lunch rush. I was greeted promptly and politely. I then asked if the buffet had a large selection of vegetarian options, and he actually gave me a brief but thorough tour of the veggie offerings, which, much to my delight, comprised much of the buffet. I promptly filled my plate with aloo matar and daal maharani. But don't worry, omnivores; there were plenty of delicious-looking meat dishes on the slate as well. \n\nThe food was very tasty, but what makes this place stand up above other Indian buffets was the exceptional, attentive service. A team of servers worked to make sure I received fresh naan with my meal, my water glass was always filled and any questions I had were answered. I don't expect much in the way of help when it comes to buffets, so this was a pleasant surprise. \n\nI will definitely be back one of these days to try something from the menu (bengan bhartha, I'm looking at you).", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "d2RAl63RTdfZF7kcuKcj-g", "review_id": "DVl7fg0XVx5poPvwiZReqw", "text": "In my mind, there are two types of Indian restaurants in the Valley that I can afford to eat at.  There's the ones in strip malls that typically feature a grouchy old man behind the counter and a huge TV displaying Indian MTV or soap operas, and largely do-it-yourself service. (See: Kohinoor)\n\nIf I'm feeling like spoiling myself, I'll take the next jump up to the places with painted walls, friendly waitstaff, and a-la-carte style menus instead of \"specials.\"\n\nAfter a long day at work and in hippy progressive meetings, me and my beyonce decided to try Indian Delhi Palace, which is an excellent example of the latter.\n\nThe waiters were attentive without  being overbearing, and the complimentary appetizer - I always forget the name - the crispy, slightly sweet cracker thingamajig with the green sauce? - was yummy.  And the samosas we started off with were also great.  Not overly greasy or soggy or stale like a lot of Indian places.\n\nThe palak paneer is wonderful!  Ask for it spicy if you are a fan of spicy foods.  The creamy spinach flavor doesn't become overbearingly hot, but has a pleasant spicy aftertaste that mixes perfectly with their garlic naan, served fresh, of the soft and chewy variety that I prefer.\n\nRE: The people who miss paneer... The paneer was definitely on the skimpy side, but I didn't mind.  The taste was definitely still there - perhaps they blend it in more than other restaurants?  Anyway, if you are a huge fan of blocks of paneer in your food, you might want to mention as such to your server.\n\nThe lady ordered vegetable bhriyani, which is sort of our Indian comfort food, and it didn't disappoint.  Flavorful rice with tons of veggies.\n\nIndian Delhi Palace has good food, good service, and an atmosphere that will embrace you like a vampire who feeds off of stress instead of blood.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z6OGpPPnGNDTOsLhf4KVzA", "review_id": "-LAKPbEolS9uGS845bvTtw", "text": "My boss is Indian and we decided to try and find a good Indian restaurant while in Az. We loved this place. We went back twice! Delicious food and wonderful service.\n\nThey have a facebook page with coupons.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9mjItdXixKECanLV6RBIrw", "review_id": "z3WWTrLugTAsqnR5IO8LNA", "text": "Really good Indian cuisine. Beautiful interior and great food. They'll give you the option of how spicy you want your food on a 1-10 scale. They appear to have a buffet option, though I haven't had the chance to try that yet, as it's for the lunch crowd only.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "89EktN-F4yqVB8K9iOyx-A", "text": "Ok, here we go again... 1-Star, 5-Stars...  How can it be both?\n\nThis is a stylish, modern, mid-sized place on the east edge of Phoenix.  When I showed up just after opening time, about 11:45 on this Tuesday, it already had a good crowd of lively diners on hand.  The food was all good, particularly the delicious yogurt salad dressing, very sweet honeydew melon, & the best lentil soup I have ever eaten!\n\nI like Flavors of India more, for it's menu, it's more comfortable (to me) atmosphere, booths, & the way it's naan bread is served.  Thus, I can't say, \"Yay! I'm a fan\" of Indian Delhi Palace, but it certainly is \"A-OK!\"\n\nLunch is $8.99.  Full bar.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "izOUjRwXReNSYtIl_AUR9w", "review_id": "BfFKToeGDLpwF51yk76MHQ", "text": "Finally, another Indian restaurant in Phoenix worth praising (Udupi is my other spot) -- we stopped in after work this evening for a quick bite, expecting the usual bagged frozen veggies in watered-down curry.  What we had was a hearty, flavorful, fresh, vegetarian meal. There is plenty of meat on the menu as well.\n\nMy wife and I both ordered the Vegetable Korma, which was full of fresh veggies in a rich, aromatic curry. We tried two different breads -- one was doughy and stuffed with cauliflower and the other was a crispy whole wheat. They were totally different from each other, yet both were fantastic.\n\nEach staff member was friendly, responsive and never devoid of a smile. A nice, intimate atmosphere, perfect for a quiet and economical meal.  I will certainly be back soon... and will consider becoming a regular.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kJyR4gT1pfCcNjEY9-YMoQ", "review_id": "E2pO-J-b2tr3ax64FmGAow", "text": "I poped in for a quick lunch yesterday knowing they would probley have a buffet. they are'nt overly cheery to have you as a customer not that there rude there is no emotion at all....so i was told to take any table and off i went to the buffet you better be ready for chicken because thats the protien du jour one of the chicken dishes was quite tasty the other tandori was dry the spinich dish was good along w/the naan the food was not bad but when i paid it was 11$ a bit pricey....no...alot pricy for the selection of dishes.....maybe there dinners are better but i most likly wont return to find out", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hIWlVkf-N1Yzj7I-dfF7qA", "review_id": "eVPffwr-SO2ctH3ASDSobQ", "text": "Avoid the lunch buffet.  Excellent Chicken Tikka Masala.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "eYoB6mEOCkraWM2vhYikvQ", "review_id": "vtkhuygrNetq2Br0VKZnbQ", "text": "We arrived at 2:30 with a craving for something that wasn't mexican food or contemporary food. We were seated and told there was a lunch all-you-can-eat buffet going on. We looked over the menu but decided after all on the buffet, it was a good idea to try some new things since I always get matar paneer. \n\nI filled a plate and proceeded to stuff my face.. in classy form, of course. The Aloo Mattar had the perfect amount of spice and an immense amount of flavor. It was impressive, as was the chicken curry, the rice, and the chicken masala. I was in heaven! The garlic naan was perfect. Everything was right with the world..\n\nThen the bad news came. Not fifteen minutes after we sat down with our first plates filled were we told the buffet was going to close soon. Had we known earlier, well, I'm not sure what we would do. But it sure is lucky we are a couple of small ladies who can't really eat more than one overfilled plate.. I thought.\n\nI finished my plate and decided to have more aloo mattar, rice, and then some raiti and fritters. Then I got some of the coconut basmati rice. Oh everything just.. sighhh. I think it was the first time I've really been rendered speechless by food in a long time. \n\ntl;dr Service was friendly but didn't come around often enough to fill our drinks, food is incredible, the place is relaxing and aesthetically appealing inside.\n\nThey lost a star for the failure to tell us we had fifteen minutes to enjoy the buffet and for being a little lagging on the refilling of drinks.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "sALB8-F04S9VcZMF_GkGUA", "review_id": "SbkDr507y6pRUrv-vVBgow", "text": "A craving for Indian food.. popped in here about 230p...The waiter seemed a bit annoyed when we didnt sit and jump right at the buffet..BUT I hadnt had time to look..buffet or no..offer the menu! All in all....since I couldnt decide, my friend and I opted for garlic naan and the buffet.. Chicken curry is a fav of mine..but maybe Im spoiled..I like it to contain more than chicken legs .. Ive actually only had it boneless.. (probably not traditional.!).. I liked the curry , but not the chicken.. Im kind of a white meat girl... Loved the daal... the fritters, the raita.. the mango lasse.. the aloo mattar... yum... a new fav... NOW heres where they FAIL... not 5-8 minutes after agreeing to the buffet and serving ourselves... the waiter comes back and asks if we are done with the buffet.. Kind of a WTH look came across our faces?? I mean did he kind of lure us to buffet it...away from menu...just to rush us ?? Yeah...no.. wrong... SO, we proceed to get another selection of items on another plate.. small table now full.. as they took away the buffet.. I mean, are you serious!? Just let a customer know that when they sit... 'oh btw, get your buffet.. if not its going away...'.. \nThe naan rocked.. its large and enough for 3... I just always feel at a buffet per norm.. I dont get my moneys worth.. I dont eat alot.. So I sample when at buffets... this lunch buffet, for the short time it was 'there'... was priced right..", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "HjhR3u17OjxD4s8t3toTfg", "review_id": "IQsnf3_sFo0IiW12pv1URg", "text": "Two reasons for coming here: \n1) You love Indian Food\n2) You love to sample a variety of dishes \n\nMy first visit to the palace was on a Friday, for the lunch buffet.  For $7.99, you have your pick of Tandoori Chicken, a delicious chicken Curry, Three Vegetable Curries, Basmati Rice, Daal, Naan, and. Salad. To complete your feast, they offer Kheer (rice pudding with almond and pistachio) and Gulab Jamun (Two balls akin to donut holes - made from cream of milk in scented light syrup).\n\nThe greatest thing about this buffet is that it is \"western\" friendly.  This means that none of the curries are too spicy, and even the mint chutney is not over-powered by peppers and chilies.  For your first experience with Indian food, this is a terrific spot.  If a seasoned veteran of this cuisine, you may be more picky where flavor is concerned.\n\nI personally feel the buffet had very slim pickings, especially for someone that enjoys diversity in dining.  However, I thought the tikka masala, chicken curry, daal, pakoras, and saag were sooo delicious.\n\nI am interested in returning here to explore its dinner options.  For example, along with the varying lamb, chicken, and vegetarian dishes Indian Delhi Palace offers - they have complete dinners for under $20.  For instance, the chicken dinner includes One Papadum, One Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Curry, One Daal Maharani, One Plate of Basmati Rice, One Naan, One Ratia, One Dessert, Chutney and Tea.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "LMqKXdbwYdCqCCF64QbVkA", "review_id": "fnWo800vaq8qac6A9KARdQ", "text": "I was very surprised to see that this location is a great advancement from the Tempe location. I love the Tempe location (due to it being the best in proximity), but everything about this location is better. \n\nAs far as the food goes, it's just as \"top-notch\" as Tempe. All the food is hot and fresh, and they are constantly bringing in warm bread and new refills.  The chicken curry is even better with the addition of red and green bell peppers, but everything else is just as tasty.\n\nThe building the restaurant is located in is perfect. It looks like it was built for this restaurant alone, and I gotta say I was impressed. There was even an Indian Grocery inside which was cool to look around in.\n\nI had a great experience here and I'm sure anyone else who enjoys Indian Cuisine would as well.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 10, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "YzNZNgpOy9tthDnczS_ajg", "review_id": "1RJfJIOtuMAp6yYvPElYiw", "text": "Coda B. and I both crave Indian Lunch Buffets when we're hungover. Him more so than me. He's actually called me at 12:30 at night, from a bar, talking about how he wants Indian Food. It's as though he can already feel the hangover coming on and wants to make sure his priorities are in check. 1) Get home (or wherever) safely 2) Indian Food. I may have mixed up the order.\n\nThis Indian Delhi Palace is apparently under the same ownership as the Tempe location, but I like this one much better. For several reasons:\n\n1) The Chicken Tikka Masala is AMAZING. Like, I've never had buffet food this good before. I don't really like Tandoori Chicken. Honestly, the color kind of freaks me out. I know it's from the sauce or whatever, but chicken, on the bone, with a kind of fluorescent pink glow is weird. I'll pass. But boneless chicken in a delightful red curry sauce? Don't mind if I DO!\n\n2) This location has a much larger variety of dishes, especially vegetarian dishes, which are usually my favorite offerings at an Indian lunch buffet (see above about tandoori chicken freaking me out).\n\n3) Um, hello? It looks like a freaking palace. These guys did not hold back and I freaking love them for it. I actually think more places offering a lunch buffet should treat its patrons like the hungover royalty that we are. I wouldn't mind if Souper Salad and Sweet Tomato hopped on this trend already. I mean, how hard can it be to add a few fancy door arches and some gold plated silverware? Not that hard really. Up your game, guys.\n\nHowever, the only complaint I have about Indian Delhi Palace, and the primary reason why Flavors of India remains my favorite Indian Lunch Buffet has to do with the atmosphere. Yes, I appreciate the super sexy high-class water goblets, but Delhi Palace doesn't have any booths. And when I'm hungover, I need a freaking booth. I need my own little eating sofa. I need to be able to kick off my flip flops under the table and sprawl out like I'm enjoying their delicious naan on my own little loveseat. That's what I need, and that's what Flavors of India gives me. Oh, and some Bollywood wouldn't hurt either.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_8KAa1lhcX0JEmDqvODwFg", "review_id": "1L-vUr3TQelcj63s4_wvXA", "text": "went here with my bf and his friend. came in at 7pm. took 10 minutes for someone to even realize we walked in the door..then took about 35 min to even get our food. they didn't seem very friendly. luckily, the food is pretty good [i've eaten indian food in europe before and it almost stood up to that.] i just didn't care for how slow they were.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jt8jtEY1K6TD1FBzYa7HGw", "review_id": "93dxQn8YxAtRdx0hc2bsKw", "text": "Delhi Palace saved my dinner party! I was getting over a nasty 24-hour bug, and was panicked about how on earth I was going to be able to pull off a vegetarian duel birthday dinner party for my Scorpio-signed, non-meat eating folks. \n\nMy boyfriend suggested ordering a bunch of food for everyone. I was non-too-thrilled by this suggestion, but felt I had nothing better to offer. Cooking, cleaning and preparing for the party would have surely put me over the edge, so I went along with it.\n\nThe responsibility of ordering for everyone sort of put me in a state of quiet anxiety, but I knew I needed to bite the bullet.  Ordering for 13 people I got the following:\n\nAPPS\n3 Vegetable Pakora (6/order) apps - too salty, over done, wouldn't order again\n5 Samosa (2 large per order) apps - we split them in 2 so there would be 20. They were gone in minutes.  So delicious, and really reasonable at $2.49/order\nDINNER\n1 Vegetable Korma - excellent, should have ordered 2 of them\n2 Daal Maharani - excellent, and there was nothing left\n2 Bengan Bharta - too salty, wouldn't order this again, hardly touched\n2 Palak Paneer - excellent, a true hit\n1 Malai Kofta - delicate and delicious\n\n\nOh, how could I forget, we ordered lots of Garlic Naan, and a platter of Basmati rice.  The apps came with mint chutney and tamarind chutney, and I ordered raita (cool whipped yogurt) to drizzle over the spicy preps.\n\nDinner was around $170. It was entirely worth it.  No stress, no mess, and everyone was thanking us for the Indian treats. Plus, we had Indian food for dinner the next night!\n\nWhat I gleaned from this experience was I could have definitely ordered less food.  There was tons of left overs.  I would say that one dinner dish safely satisfies 2 guests.  Favorites were: Palak Paneer, Vegetable Korma, Daal Maharani, Garlic Naan, Samosas.\n\nOne last thing, this place has the best Indian Buffet in town... if you're into that sort of thing (wink).", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eRtuJOuHBXoJ3GRlAe_eTw", "review_id": "lIB0047KlfGR5ET7EpSr_A", "text": "Great food, and affordable as well.  My wife and I get it to go.  It travels very well.  I've had better Naan, but overall.  It's great Indian when you have the craving.  Tip:  Don't get the Meat Naan.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "Lp_Ykqfbv5Q-oyGYlMGJRg", "review_id": "Ve2uqRzmNYoOwmYpb0tV_A", "text": "Came here last night with the girlies to satisfy our craving for Indian food.  We've talked about this place for a while, and I'll be damned if I was leaving AZ before stopping by this place!  So luckily, I was able to convince one of the girls that finals are not as important as saying goodbye to me over a plate of curries.\n\nWe got their around 8 and the place had a good crowd.  We were the only white girls, so we know we were in for a good meal.  Going over the menu took us a while, because one of the girls had no clue what she wanted, and the server was polite enough to let us take our time.\n\nBefore we figured out what we wanted for dinner, of course we had to figure out drinks.  So we all order and still continue to peruse the menu.  Then our drinks came out...huge plus for this place right here, they were huge!  My gin and tonic was in an oversized cocktail glass and my friend's Chardonnay was filled to the brim.  No skimping on alcohol here!  The waiter advised us the drinks were strong, which I was fine with but my girlfriend needed 3 more limes to take hers down.\n\nWe finally end up decided on dinner, with the shahih paneer, chicken saag, and vegetable korma, and an order of garlic naan.  I was a little unsure about the paneer, but my girlfriends swore by it.\n\nWhen the food arrived, we were excited!  Everything smelled so flavorful and the naan was huge, good thing we only got one order.  I loved every single bite I had at dinner, and the feeling was mutual across the table.  All of us ate beyond the point of feeling full, but we couldn't help ourselves!  This food was too good!\n\nLuckily, we were able to stop ourselves and save some food to take home.  I got the chicken saag and I am so excited to have some for my own brunch.  Mmmmm...I'm getting hungry thinking about it now.\n\nOverall, $20 a person including tip, with strong drinks, good food, and extras to take home we were satisfied.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8-98T_0Z1l9hBYXHfaHFPQ", "review_id": "Q077aKKB-MbPBv3J55ez3Q", "text": "Placed a take-out order of vegetable pakoras, shahi paneer, garlic naan, and papadum. Did not receive the pakoras at all, the naan was COLD (not even lukewarm), the papadum was burned, and the shahi paneer was crappy. As your lawyer, I advise you to become a patron of any other indian place in the valley but this one.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HZeFzs42f0iGaA-sP_hUnA", "review_id": "l3ybCe78T3bGnEQqXZ93Zg", "text": "Decent but not awe inspiring North Indian style food in east Phoenix. I haven't been for their lunch buffet in years, but dinner is good and reasonably priced. Their idea of hot is not that hot.\n\nThings to try that I especially like here - \nMango pickle\nAny of the paratha breads\nHot tea\nAnything with cauliflower", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 14, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "LrhM2gcbVjEqitN62ud5DA", "text": "I cooked dinner at home the last four nights in a row... this may be a record for me.  No joke!  We eat out way too much.  But, as a reward for all of my cooking as of late, my husband took me out to dinner tonight.\n\nI suggested we try Indian Delhi Palace, and he agreed!\n\nWe walked in and were immediately greeted by Nick, Mr. Delhi Palace's son.  Nick is a college student with one hell of a sense of humor.  The banter between him and Jared made for one comical meal.  \n\nHere's what we ate:\n-Garlic Naan\n-Peas Pulaou (Basmati Rice cooked with Peas)\n-Fresh Okra with Sliced Onions, gentle Herbs and mild Spices\n-Bengan Bhartha (Eggplant roasted in a delightful pulp, seasoned with Gentle Herbs and Mild Spices)\n-Shrimp Tikka Masala\n-Kheer (Basmati Rice Pudding sprinkled with almonds and Pistachio)\n\nEverything was extremely tasty, especially the okra and shrimp dishes.  I normally do not like dishes that have onion in them, but pretty much everything we had contained a lot of it.  And actually, I still liked it!\n\nThe serving sizes were large, so we took home leftovers.  The price was a bit steep ($60 out the door), but we really enjoyed it.  I think this will be my new \"go-to\" place for Indian food, and my new \"go-to\" place for dinner when I pick up friends and family at the airport around dinner time.\n\nAs a side note, the Indian Delhi Palace building also has a large banquet room upstairs that Nick showed us upon our inquiry... it has a capacity of 250 and it's really nice.  Future Yelp event potential, perhaps?  We'll see about that.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kacOkLRg_lcNA_wPE4bb1Q", "review_id": "JdFwHqb5Uro6SdXuh9PwSA", "text": "This place has a fancy exterior and you definitely pay for the ambiance. Definitely a sit down with a napkin in your lap kinda place. I have tried the tikka masala, pakuras, vegetable korma, and naan.  It's all very delicious and the portion sizes are bigger than expected. \n\nDrawback: kinda pricey. Not a good place for cheap take-out.  I ordered out for 3 and it cost $50!!!", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rR5W8Bj-IGu6sw1_1v4m7g", "review_id": "PHI-qieRYRiEAfzrImwDXA", "text": "After all the issues we've had finding food sushi in Phoenix, I was worried about beginning to Indian food venues.\n\nLuckily, we were much more successful with this type of food. The Indian Delhi Palace was absolutely scrumptious, and just as awesome, it was incredibly affordable.\n\nThe Samosas were perfectly sized and scrumptious.  I wish that they'd brought the tamarind sauce out before them with the chutney, but it did go perfectly with the samosa.\n\nI got Malai Kofta.  Not exactly what I was expecting (it's my favorite dish), as it was a bit different than other places I've had it, but it was still delicious.  My partner got a good ol' favorite; Saag Paneer. It was a bit too spicy for her (her fault for ordering it medium), but we wound up mixing the two sauces together, and it was perfect. Portions were generous, especially given the affordable prices.\n\nThe service was so-so; our glasses stayed empty for some time before they got refills.  I wish I'd gotten a mango lassi, but it was a bit pricey, and we chose the Samosas instead. Also, I was a bit disappointed that the naan was sold separately, but I guess that's the way lots of places are going now.\n\nAll told, it was delicious, comforting and satisfying Indian food, and we were quite impressed! I can't wait to try their lunch buffet.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aCktH-ZuS2KwaScos8xNSA", "review_id": "E6yYaqsvDUlFmjj3tAGc-A", "text": "I love Indian food. This place is yummy. I had the chicken masala :). The staff was super nice and happy. One thing that I love as much as good food is good service! ;)", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "YzNZNgpOy9tthDnczS_ajg", "review_id": "IsbLssfL4n4UNVSoEsloXQ", "text": "Yes, I am totally deducting a star because they charge for soda refills. Not just charge refill price (which is ridiculous anyway), but charge you for a WHOLE ADDITIONAL SODA when you get a refill. Who the eff does that? I can quite honestly say I'm never going here again, because I only crave Indian when I'm hungover and full flavored (not diet) ice cold coke is a hangover necessity. I'm not going to pay for each one I down, that could bankrupt me. Plus, everyone knows fountain soda costs like 4 cents a piece, who are they trying to fool?", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ohRev2g3tvXpV3gBnhC-og", "review_id": "ceIiNMdwwG1GcfTZUGxGfg", "text": "Rand H. and myself went here for lunch today.The place is big and very nicely decorated it is probably one of the more fancier Indian restaurants.They had your typical Indian buffet items that were all good,but the tandoori chicken tasted like benzene. Other than that the food was all pretty good so I will give these guys a solid 3 star review", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "v8EqZrexwXUratw3CgdG7g", "text": "= = = = = =  WEEKDAY LUNCH BUFFET  = = = = = =\n\nIt's been almost a year since I was here, & last time one of the things that I didn't care for was that I was seated near a glary window.  Thus, I dropped back in here today with Mike C. to give it another try & see if I could get it up to 4-Stars.\n\nWell, we sat well back inside the restaurant, so there wasn't a glare, but now that i've visited many (all?) of the Indian buffets around the Valley, I found the selection here to be a little small, the Tandoori Chicken tasted like benzene (!), & the service wasn't friendly.  It IS a stylish place, inside & out, & it wasn't \"bad\", really, but I'm not likely to return to this one.  We just have better choices in Indian Buffet.  \n\nLunch Buffet $8.99", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "VD1-RBoaXfktMkydSxyMAA", "review_id": "V_7kfHOwFcq4k8ZeAa3ppQ", "text": "Finding good Indian food in Phoenix has made the move here easier...especially a place that's a mile from my house.\n\nParking is easy\nService is always fantastic\nTake-out is always ready very quickly and very hot\nGood variety of spices at the attached little store\n\nTried and recommend: Shahi paneer, chicken tikka masala, veg korma. chana masala\nMight revisit but not thrilled with initially: saag paneer, aloo gobi\n\nIf you like spicy (or not), tell them--they go kinda easy on the hotness unless you specifically ask (use the 1-10 scale)\n\nI wish it was a little less formal feeling inside, but I typically do take-out so not a big deal--it just makes for a date-ish environment rather than a group o' friends environment.  Again, not a bad thing, i'm just sayin'. I've also never checked out the lunch buffet so maybe the white tablecloths and preset water glasses are a PM thing. \n\n[p.s. i'm now officially amused that i just said i wished a place was less nice. don't really hear that too often...]", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_oNqrg69OsmK8gNaqew7hQ", "review_id": "N-I4tbeT08rcEyeJBtAsYw", "text": "Tasty and reasonably priced food and beer. A little hard to park but worth the maneuvering. And they have a rocking grocery store attached to it so you can make your own!", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1g8Crb6WGQUsA2l2X3yVGA", "review_id": "xOdvKSQs35nZKQSaEJRVDA", "text": "As good as it gets.... I went there years ago and never went back.... My stepson's girlfriend took us there and we absolutely loved it.... Being of Indian Punjabi origin, yes I am very picky and finicky about my tandoori food. This was fab.... It was like being in Delhi.... Really....", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_EfzVg1nt_dWCYgpcgn9BQ", "review_id": "7P_heIlU9uY7XXgq_1weKQ", "text": "So I had a toothache.  Heard that clover oil worked.  This lead my search for a local ethnic store and I voila: The Indian Delhi Palace.  They actually have a small grocery store attached to the restaurant.\n\nAs I entered the restaurant my world was curry.  My toothache disappeared and I wanted to sit down and grub. \n\nBeautiful decor:  Very Indian, nice table sets and even nicer glass goblets and interesting utensils.  \n\nService was excellent.  The curry chicken was DELISH.  Everything is A la carte.  So be prepared to pay for rice as a side dish.  \n\nI could've sworn the mango drink was freshly made.  Great companion to the spicy dish.  Ah the sweet and spicy.\n\nBetween my date and I everything came up to about 30 bucks. \n\nIf we had came in just an hour earlier it would've been 20 because of the buffet.  Oh well next time.  And there will be a next time.\n\nCheck out the grocery store as well.  They cater to those who want to prepare their own Indian variations.\n\nMy hunny promises he will be my guinea pig.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NsIoM2PlaL28E-jbrs4Zlw", "review_id": "eFjhTKsY32budYE462QQOw", "text": "It was our first time here so we had to have the defaults to judge the quality.  Everything was well prepared and spiced well.  You can actually taste the flavor of the spices and the heat doesn't kick in till you stop eating.  Any other restaurant we can normally eat super spicey, but we went conservative of 4 out of 10 and that was perfect.  The food is hearty stick to your ribs.  Two dishes, a rice and two naans was enough food for three plus enough leftover for a fourth diner.  So even though the prices are a bite high, it works out in the end.\n\nMango Lassi - creamy and refreshing, not too sweet\nChicken Masala - sauce was a little thick but well spiced\nMalai Kofta - sauce was a better consistency but was not a fan of the homemade cheese balls\nPeas Pulaou - ok\nPlain and Garlic Naan - both good but the garlic one kicks it up a notch.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M6kAQ2anG2c8-fcoHEC_1A", "review_id": "Jiee5Ve8Twi4lgXuv17YyQ", "text": "I may be biased as this is the first Indian restaurant I've ever eaten at but I love it. My sister and I have \"date night\" here about once a month. We look forward to gorging on their delicious naan, chicken tikka masala, palak paneer and rice. Those dishes are so good, wonderfully flavored and full of awesome. I love spinach, my sister hates it. Once I got her to try the palak panner she was hooked! Now we fight over who gets the last piece of cheese. Their chicken tikka is the best I've had. The chicken is flavorful and the sauce has a creamy and silky texture, perfect to dip your naan in. We've also had their butter chicken and chicken curry. Both were excellent. They also offer traditional Indian dinners (vegetarian and meat) which have a little bit of everything. They're great for introducing Indian food to first timers. Oh, and the mango lassi is delicious! Since everything is a la carte it can get pricey, but the portions are generous. I have yet to try their lunch buffet.\n\nIt has a really nice atmosphere and is never overly crowded so you can have a nice conversation. The decor is also lovely. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They have a small market attached full of spices, medicines, bangles, hena kits and other various food items.\n\nReally great restaurant!", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "hq0WUfau1Mh3GyHn8oVdNQ", "review_id": "mERsc3hJ_LUeUptC_pWQuw", "text": "Nice little lunch buffet at a fair price. They had a fantastic chick pea salad and I really liked the Tandori Chicken and rice pudding. I even got a $5.00 off coupon on their website, which made it a very economical lunch choice.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7tA04v45dzG8tADZGLrCzA", "review_id": "kD6qtb2i_jtqHRAItd1kqQ", "text": "It's a good lunch buffet and they don't take you to the cleaners.  I enjoyed the Chicken Tandoori and Curry Chicken,.  I would have preferred that they would have used boneless chicken but it was still good.  I also liked the rice pudding!  As my friend Jessica F stated, make sure you print the $5.00 coupon from their website!", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NSu-sX5ZAcnWN5Sy0QDohg", "review_id": "u4JmOuFfNC0fxIqctJM9UA", "text": "We've recently moved to Phoenix and we've been looking for a fantastic Indian restaurant (and I think we've found it!)\n\nThe restaurant is nice, with nice decor. The service was friendly and quick. The waiter was a pro and we loved one to ten spicy-scale for our dishes. I ordered Veggie Korma, he got the Chicken Tikka Masala,  and we shared some Naan and the 'assorted snacks' (Vegetable Pakora, Samosa, Sheesh Kabab, Papadum). Everything was DELICIOUS. Giant food baby. We'll be back for the lunch buffet and we can't wait.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nhysTbkA09SymSrCjdTaVw", "review_id": "1zX4s-lbU5HC1SkS9wHWKA", "text": "Had the buffet.  Loved it!  Food was hot but not overcooked like so many buffets.  Will be back again.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vhxFLqRok6r-D_aQz0s-JQ", "review_id": "CB8dEDNiVqsTsfBIXYDAlQ", "text": "Great lunch buffet, for the price, you get a ton of different types of food to try.  The naan is great and piping hot.  I will say that their chicken tikki masala is not my favorite but overall for the ambiance, this place is super pretty and delicious!", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "E57V8rkRheDr5g_9MNAQwA", "review_id": "PgnC48NiwoHeCGQrYiqJHA", "text": "Let me just preface this review by saying that it does pain me to write a negative review about almost any establishment in the valley.  Unfortunately for India Delhi, it has to be done.  Honestly, I have not dined inside this restaurant, my experience is purely from multiple take out orders over the past year.\n\nLiving in Arcadia and loving food as I do, I am lucky in the fact that I do not have to travel far to enjoy ethnic culinary delights that other cultures have to offer.  If your a foodie in the 21st century, Indian food is all over your radar.  India Delhi, found at 54th street and McDowell in Phoenix, fits the bill of almost every other Indian restaurant in the valley. Nice external building, clean looking restaurant and the normal tinctures related to that region of the world.  \n\nAlways friendly and eager to take your order, the young gentleman at the front counter has never let me down in taking care of my to go order. Always checking each container to make sure it has the correct contents, etc.  On the Saturday I am referencing for this review, the young man was not there, but the owner and his wife were. In my opinion, Indian food is not a cheap venture. I always find myself wanting to try a dish as well as getting a staple that I know is going to be solid. When you add in the extra charge for rice(never included), yogurt sauce(not included), etc, the bill for myself and companion always tops $40.  I usually do not gripe as I know the quality will be there and I just love the food, what can I say.\n\nOn this Saturday though, something was different. This was evident from the moment I walked in the door, I could not put my finger on it, but something was just not vibing.  The owners wife(or co owner for all I know) was at the counter and asked if I wanted the buffet. I politely turned it down as I am not a fan of buffet food, especially with Indian cuisine.  I politely turned that down and proceeded to order tandoori chicken, saag paneer, chicken biryani, basmati rice and some naan.  \n\nWhat happened next is not something I will forget soon.  I watched as the owner walked out of the kitchen with the pan in hands and used the spinach for my saag paneer from the buffet.  The owners and my eyes met as he processed that I saw what he was doing.  In that moment, the owner sold and gave up all his culinary credibility. He proceeded to head back to the kitchen to use said items.  \n\nI waited for another fifteen minutes and took my order home.  What did I find? The chicken biryani, the only item I might add not in the buffet, was extremely hot, almost too hot to touch.  The saag paneer was warm at best. The tandoori chicken was a collection of small legs(customary for Indian buffets) and once again, not hot.  I knew what had happened and could not help feeling beyond annoyed with the situation.\n \nNormally, I just deal with what is, I do not ever send food back and especially on to-go orders.  This time was different, I could not let it go.  I called the restaurant and without pause the owner got on, knowing exactly who I was and what the problem was. He put up a fight for around 20 seconds saying that he just used the spinach as a base for the saag paneer and what not, but then finally just apologized and said he would \"make it right.\"  \n\nI do not really see myself going back here, but who knows.  This is a good excuse to venture out and try some more of the valleys offerings in this arena.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "0dgQa81w5it1PMpGpC_L0A", "review_id": "SFt-aYZujcRJtOLhNqaAxg", "text": "Great, authentic, delicious Indian food.  We are always excited to make the trip over here, knowing we'll get some REAL Indian food.  The samosas, garlic naan, biryani, and lamb korma are among my favorites, and should always be had with a mango lassi.  Ah, perfection.  \n\nThe only thing that is making me hesitant to give that last star is their lunch buffet.  Not the biggest selection - which wasn't a huge deal... still plenty to eat. The problem was the temperature of everything.  I was seriously afraid that I was going to get food poisoning (I didn't, thank goodness).  This can not be a safe temp to keep food at for more than 10 minutes!  Although, the husband claims that it is pretty much the same at all Indian buffets... you can tell, I usually just order off the menu wherever I go.  \n\nDefinitely stick to the menu, and your experience will be 5-stars.  Attempt the buffet at your own risk...", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8-98T_0Z1l9hBYXHfaHFPQ", "review_id": "oSAwBI1snMLZXxJwTY-1pw", "text": "I was handcuffed and forced to go back to this restaurant, and I'm really glad my captor took me here to re-experience. They don't have paneer tikka masala on the menu, but dining in was wayyyyy better than the crappy take out experience I had awhile ago. Some of the best vegetable pakoras live here, and I have no qualms about plucking them from their adorable serving tray and eating their faces off. Really buttery naan, so if you like butter as much as I do, you will be adequately sated.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1guJDgUfTiDdbgKqBhsZFQ", "review_id": "PVHzScmHVCGOM8eL_YsRFg", "text": "This place was disappointing on different levels. First, the food was okay but not great. I thought the naan was below average and tasted more like flatbread than what naan is supposed to taste like. My dish was the chicken tikka masala and it just lacked flavor and any hint of spiciness. I did get the mango shake and it was truly excellent!\n\nThe waiter seemed quite inpatient throughout the night. On a couple instances he assumed what we meant instead of getting clarification; thus, bringing out the wrong thing. Then the restaurant turned off the music 10 minutes before closing and basically tried to rush us out. Seriously??? Not a way to keep business coming back! I mean, chill out... most of us were pretty much finishing up at that point so at least give the diners the courtesy of a full experience.\n\nToo many better options to want to come back here...", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ry48Bta6spNowOkiMNC_xg", "review_id": "_EuK618cCd0g7prFHdGdJA", "text": "Lunch at the Dal House\n\nFor the ignorant, like me, there's a small plate for one or all of the several salads, a large plate for the entrees, and small bowl for the desserts.  Those tiny salad plates get full of everything fast.\n\nMy favorite feature - the store in the east end of the building.  I want to go back and pick upf a little henna for my Friday night henna painting parties and some of the foods that made my mouth water, for instance, cilartro and ginger.  \n\nYou can have lunch however you like.  Spicy or not hot, meat or veggie.  Delhi Palace serves a good lunch buffet.  Speaking of service, I hate to whine and I realize it was a Lunch buffet, but I felt forgotten more than once.  It was one of three reasons.  My server was either a new hire or the bosses son, or human beings of the SIkh persuasion focus on service to humankind.  I got the bosses son.  My tough naan came in the middle of the meal while people around me were breaded while in the buffet line.  My ice tea was almost forgotten.\n\nThis place has beautiful decor.  A romantic place for a darkened corner meal for you and that special someone who loves Indian food.  You could curry up some real heat in this place.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A7q0D5K9DLN47e284rAYGg", "review_id": "RjDVKwZHl_QtQRc42bvyVQ", "text": "Some the best Indian food in the valley. I am reluctant to give five star on any place, always being the explorer, but I would go 4 1/2 because there is not damn TV and the atmosphere is excellent", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bir11D2hYWIHk8aAHAUfPA", "review_id": "nJoDrp0hMu8uN07Xqp7-Tg", "text": "Excellent food, very authentic. We love the garlic naan and every main dish we have ever ordered have been flavorful and delicious.  We like the fact that each of us can order our own degree of spiciness.  The atmosphere is charming and the service has always been warm and friendly. We highly recommend the Indian Delhi Palace.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LDjGfxmYvf-_lGRmOEhBjg", "review_id": "cs-6hDDt0G_UZwEfA8aEug", "text": "I  just ordered Malai kofta a vegetarian dish. The quantity was so little for the price and it was really salty. But the chicken biryani I ordered along  with it was not bad.  I still would not be ordering from this place again.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "weYT-xJwz8o7mLNWIhD6HA", "review_id": "S9eMcnplqzqtlhcFcrgS6w", "text": "Stopped in for lunch, and it was definitely a solid \"meh.\"  Lunch buffet is $8.99, which was a bit steep considering the lack of selections (only 2 chicken dishes, chicken curry and tandoori chicken, neither spectacular).  The vegetable curry was fine but again, nothing special, and everything else was quite bland.  I won't be returning.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LuD_tkfvz2C-ATVZKIrOBA", "review_id": "Shx9Okj5qALyRZgbc2fdRQ", "text": "My all time favorite at IDP Chicken Tikka Masala, Peas Rice & Garlic Naan!!! Yummm", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rlcJkEoYzuiS7iF5XfXCMA", "review_id": "tZ_slEGK0vJYE34VX9GRuA", "text": "I was checking the reviews when I saw the yelp coupon and bought it! We ordered: Samosas, Chicken Tikka Masala ($10.99), palak paneer ($8.99-spinach and \"cottage cheese\"), and goat masala (11.99?). \nI'm not a frequenter of Indian cuisine establishments so i can't really compare it to others but the chicken tikka masala was AMAZING! Palak Paneer was also great. The goat masala was good, not gamey at all! They definitely don't clean the bones away very well so be careful not to chip a tooth.\nServer was not overly friendly but good enough between him and the 2 bussers who were prompt to refill our waters from ordering a little too high on the spicy scale :)\n\nI need to come back for the lunch buffet for $8.99 sometime!", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bpEDpf6_-s1CSxMUfkij0w", "review_id": "Hnd5tT0q8hrOvOOACLsZ3Q", "text": "I don't understand the low rating for this restaurant. \n\n- Great ambiance relative to the numerous other Indian restaurants I have been to.\n\n- Good service, water was refilled 3 times, naan was replaced immediately upon decimation. \n\n- PRICE. With the yelp deal its incredibly cost effective to get full off of good indian food. \n\n- The food was good, not great, not bad, but good. \n\nOf course I always compare a meal relative to how much I paid. I paid $5 dollars for AYCE indian food that had a decent selection of food, all of which was delicious. For 5 bucks this place is as good as it gets. \n\nAlways review relative to how much you paid. If you rate this place any less than 3 stars you are truly a snob.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7Yye8K6Ei9ROVcx41To19g", "review_id": "KNDoAlxWFv_pvVNsT9JVCA", "text": "Uh-May-Zing\n\nThis was my first time eating Indian food and I am now a new  fan of it! My cousin who loves Indian food and was visiting from LA said it was the best Indian food she has ever had! The location is cool because they give you a taste of the Indian style and culture from the moment you enter the parking lot where the building has a palace shape and their is a cool looking mural on the large wall. The inside is pretty nice and the Indian cultural theme continued here with a homely feel because it is owned by one family it seemed. The chicken masala I ordered was impeccable and just my taste at a level 6 spiciness and the garlic naan was mouthwatering with the yogurt dipping sauce. The place is pretty nice but there's no need to overdress here. Best part was that they offered a 15% Yelp check in discount! Also, they have an attached spice shop if you are interested.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RbCRHWZotVygDGy1wF6wHA", "review_id": "mdU_d8Rse0lcj3l1ETFnvQ", "text": "A great restaurant.  The goat, chicken and Nan, are delightful.  Great service and authentic.  A must try.  If you like it spicy ask for hot.  Medium wasn't as spicy as I thought it would be.  Otherwise a perfect meal.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rXGV82c14TNQ2bh3oZ9WGA", "review_id": "5TTu9d3OcUs4Yjp8zup_Aw", "text": "Great food and atmosphere. Had the mixed grill, a little bit everything on one piping hot plate.  Dessert was great too, always a fan of rice pudding.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nGvxLe5jdJGbxTYt9XjScw", "review_id": "Fcyc6ZZPifN4bOA6436D6g", "text": "This is place is AWESOME! Don't get why it's not rated higher. They have Delicious Vegetable Curry and really good lunch buffet. The Naan is off the HOOK. Everyone I know that has eaten here loves it and this place has been awarded by NEW TIMES as well. Seriously you should come here. I usually get take out because I have small kids but the service is always great and the food is Delicious.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8WUFsW1Hz4dkoaPMUMq4xg", "review_id": "FJMW_VZK6l_9SSGK5pq30A", "text": "Decent. The dishes are somewhat bland and seem to be not quite as authentic as I have had in the past. The curry was ok and the tikka masala, well Ive had better. The buffet is above average and as always the Naan was wonderful!", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Psh8PaEh8c2Wn8YjwyGVvA", "review_id": "eCZSd0x9Nm5kUxwldmuKrg", "text": "Quite pricey. I got the Tandori chicken and thought it was a meal (as most Indian places service it with rice or other sides).  But here, it was 4 pieces of chicken, and they weren't even whole pieces.  Like the breast was cut in half and counted as two pieces. Quite odd. And it was pricey for 4 \"pieces\" of chicken. First went here with a Groupon type deal.  Only go again because it is halfway to my friend's house and we meet up.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ST8Yzlk2MqKlcaLqL2djBg", "review_id": "wU5HDQ_gWwBBRfjwEQn7Tw", "text": "after a hard day of racing go karts at octane, we stopped in here for a lunch break. \n\nit is sunday and they have a buffet for 10 bucks. i was quite impressed with the buffet offerings. there is chikpea salad (ok, not great), about 6 curry meat options, and 4 curry vegetable offerings along with the basmati rice, and 2 desert options. \n\ni enjoyed all the veggie options. the curries were thick and full of lentils/spinach/potatoe, etc. the rice was fluffy, despite being in a buffet. even the pudding desert dish, with cashews and raisins was tasty. a bit sweet, but good. \n\nthere are about 6 chutneys and sauces to compliment your dish if you choose. i always like the yogurt ones. the achar was way too salty for me. our indian guest was well pleased and we took that as a good sign. \n\nthey passed the water glass test with flying colors. very formal interiors and the staff was quiet, yet polite and professional. a great dining spot for curry lovers. i have eaten off the menu before and thoroughly enjoyed it as well.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "y5_vrqIylhXMrejM_-x_vA", "review_id": "CLVTsZlxI6dnMzrBzGMOxA", "text": "We went here for lunch and got the buffet for around $10. The chickpea salad was ok, not the best I've had. I got a scoop of basmati rice and enjoyed all four veggie dishes (creamed spinach, spiced lentils, spiced cabbage and curried vegetables). The vegetable fritters would have been good if they were freshly put out, but they were cold and a little too hard/crunchy. \nThe multiple sauces were delicious and sort of fun to get a bunch of samples and try with your meal or dip with the naan bread. Oh, and the naan by the way was fantastic. They brought an order to the table and it must have just come out of the oven as it was super hot and toasty. Mmmmmmm\nThere were two desserts on the buffet, a sweet \"pudding\" with almonds and cashews and a fried dough with honey.  Both were tasty, but again, I think the fried dough sat out a while so it was more chewy vs. crispy and the pile was all sticking together. \nThe service was prompt with removing our plates and refilling water glasses. All in all, very tasty food! I would've given 5 stars if it wasn't for a few of those buffet items being a bit stale.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nnMOnqA_7fx2zzw4-83R2Q", "review_id": "yP63qyTpLsYJ2Xbj_jEQAg", "text": "Went to Phoenix today visiting our son.  One of our favorite things to do is to find new Ethnic Restaurants.  We had some chores to do in and around Scottsdale and were craving some good Indian lunch Buffet.  We had heard about this place being a tasty and reasonable place to eat.  Funny, we got there fairly early even before noon on a Friday and the parking lot was full.  A good sign.  We walked into a beautifully appointed clean place with white table cloths, red napkins and that was another pleasant surprise The price for the buffet is $8.95 per person and well worth that. They were constantly filling up the trays.    The salad was crispy lettuce, tomatoes with an assortment of Indian dressings, a chutney, and some other wonderful dressing.  The chick pea salad was so good that I devoured 2 plates of that.  They also had a large bowl of what looked to be taco chips.  However, they were homemade and so crunchy with Indian flavoring.  I could have just eaten that alone.  I was pretty stuffed at this point.  The main dishes were Tandoori chicken, Curry chicken with a great sauce.  Another curry dish with potatoes and onions.   Of course rice and paneer which was also yummy.  A couple of simosa fritters which were a little tough but was still tasty.  Three different deserts.  Rice pudding was great to take the bite out of some of the moderately spicy  dishes.  Also a carrot pudding which if your'e Jewish reminded me of Tsimis. Not sure how to spell it.    There was also like a sponge cake ball fried crispy.  I just threw that into the rice pudding to end the meal.  The place was packed by the time we left about 1.30PM or so.  Lots of business people enjoying some heavenly treats.  Good price, good service.  What more can one ask for. No dinner for me tonight.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DRPepXToNBRMub1tFofOHg", "review_id": "9eHdXyUx9bHtoGCI88iGmQ", "text": "Awesome. Indian. Buffet.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "zBkv5EqgkrgT_f3oL1B4yg", "review_id": "l10F8iKOMOtLzNYM6_uBog", "text": "Food was absolutely amazing! I got a carafe of cab and the non vegetarian dinner, which comes with a bit of everything. The chicken curry was by far the best curry I've eaten. But in all honesty everything from the naan to the rice to the pistachio ice cream and tea was amazing. I will definitely be back and often since the prices are pretty reasonable. I took one star off because the servers seemed bothered that we were there and weren't entirety helpful when we had questions, one server kept whispering everything then just basically walked away before seeing if we understood. Thankfully my friend was there who is a veteran Indian food eater and explained all the meal items to me.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SegEWzRkkMgZLvSCr4byfg", "review_id": "lz3qqvyUkqExX-1Xqk023Q", "text": "I'm not biased when I say, humble little joint but great North Indian food. Have been here for years, buffet and dinner and always come out very satisfied with no issues. Remember, it's all about the food here and not the atmosphere although it is clean and friendly.\nIt may be a bit dimly lit at some of the tables or booths but they will rectify it if you bring it to their attention. The owner Anil is always happy to have you back and he'll make sure you are pleased.\nIt's located in a partially vacated strip mall on the southwest corner of 28th drive and Bell Rd. just one light west of the I-17 frwy. You might still have to squint to spot it from your car, on the inside corner of the elbow. Follow your nose once you exit your car,you can't miss it. Take some home...it's always a tad better the next day..besides you're home too!!", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xTkxc8KSi-uDiG08NQZZAA", "review_id": "PRZyCKiMJQD-jGz2LRO4Ew", "text": "Seriously guys, adding a bunch of spices to cooked rice with lamb is NOT how you make biryani.  Oh, and who places green bell peppers to biryani?  I'm not sure what I was eating but with each\nbite, I asked myself loads of questions:\n\n\"Is this what I paid $13 for?\"\n\"Why did I pay $13 for this?\"\n\"Why am I sitting in my car, on my way to the Phoenix Sky Harbor airport, eating this spice flavored rice with\nnot lamb?\"\n\"What is this big black thing that looks like a beetle.  Oh, its just a cardamom?\"\n\"When I asked the guy who gave this to me for some raita (Indian yogurt condiment), why was he \nsaying that was going to be extra when it is always customary (and FREE) to hand that out with the biryani?\"\n\"Should I finish this or no?  I need to finish this, I paid 13 freakin dollars for this - that's why!\"\n\nThen, the cycle of questions would start all over again and if that is not torture, I'm not sure what is.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0TRh7OOVLQ-IOkchcMVWsw", "review_id": "5Bm69FxnXkSu0IUf7PdH3g", "text": "I went here for lunch on a Sunday. The parking lot had quite a few cars, but I got right in. :-) \n\nI got the buffet and had the chick peas salad (very good), chicken tikka masala (flavor was great, but the chicken was slightly dry), goat masala (this was amazing), and their tandoori chicken (which was some of the best I have had). Overall a great lunch. \n\nWould have done 5 stars if it wasn't for the dry chicken tikka.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NiWubdnBvQo1R8S92LPrrQ", "review_id": "FSGZ7hh5SFH0oM1jyETu5A", "text": "I think a lot of people might get this place confused with \"Delhi Palace Cuisine of India\" (which is on University, near ASU). That place - avoid avoid avoid.\n\nThis place - must go. This is a place that serves really good North Indian food, kind of Pakistani style, if you ask me, and it's really spicy and really good. They'll even give you chili peppers if you ask them to notch up the awesomeness even further.\n\nThis place has great service. Came here with my dad near closing time and they still seated us and let us order, even with only 15 minutes or so until closing. Food was hot and fresh even at the late hour. We were keeping the staff from closing up yet everyone was still extremely friendly and helpful, and of course we left a sweet tip.\n\nThe food here is amazing, anything you can point to on the menu is awesome and delivered fresh to your table. Now, I have never foot the bill myself, so of course I'm biased, but the prices seem reasonable to me, especially for a dinner for two or more.  I read in another review that the rice was crappy. No idea what that means and no, it's not free, grow up. Rice was somewhat dry but hey, it's rice, you eat it with something else.\n\nEvery time I've been here they have quickly seated my group. The waiters are prompt but not perpetually hanging around - fantastic service, although you *might* need to remind them for water once or twice. Food is extremely (OK, it can be extremely) spicy.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "joIzw_aUiNvBTuGoytrH7g", "review_id": "KtbGnr7qyZmbRsmpoCu2IQ", "text": "Our entrees didn't seem freshly prepared, especially my Chana Masala that looked like some dry, clustered up entree leftover from a lunch buffet.  I've never seen Chana Masala lump up like that unless it was my leftovers at home.  Garlic naan was average.  Prices were reasonable, but EXCLUDED rice.  Restrooms were deplorable.  Not sure I'll be back again anytime soon.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h3TnHCqFga0VgPO390PjKA", "review_id": "TYhulrSMMjk-EQzAmSuKtg", "text": "I like. I don't get over here that often, but when I do, I always have a good meal. With restaurants that vary their spice levels according to your taste, it's always nice when you find one where your medium hot corresponds to their medium hot and so on. Too many times I've ordered 4/5 for spicy and gotten a 2/5 of 6/5 (yes, that's a thing that can happen). Their naan is delicious, always served hot and fresh baked. The Madras Shrimp are great if you can take the heat, if not, the butter chicken is everything butter chicken should be. Mango kulfi for dessert! Or gulab jamun, as fun to say as it is to eat.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TN6ZI_NNUw8OAvODoxTKCg", "review_id": "Y9yBAw_Dn-rnxwS7nKyeIw", "text": "Tongue is dancing in delight as my cravings have been satisfied with perfectly seasoned spiciness.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TR39Z_41pR680CaLye-aXA", "review_id": "tsLno1jU2tZ8e9dEya-jOw", "text": "Food is always great and the service is very attentive... We'll go back another day.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "2KNPtV5E44vAiEr5BvMkUA", "review_id": "R0s4THo61RA5xbEsAp5drA", "text": "One word... CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA!\n\nOk...it's one word if you say it like I do. I like to say it fast so I can hurry up and get past the ordering part and on to the eating part.\n\nThis place is awesome. I ordered samosas, garlic naan, mixed grill (tandoori oven cooked variety of meats) and chickentikkamasala *giggle*. The mixed grill was good, but the naan and the masala was the highlight. I had to slap the hubby's hands to keep him from eating the whole thing...ok...by 'slap' I mean I may or may not have skewered his fingers with the fork, pinned them to the table and gleefully devoured the tender saucy piece of chicken as he sniffled something about needing an ambulance...we're so playful. \n\nDISCLAIMER: *No hubbies were actually harmed or manhandled before, during, or after the consumption of the delicious items procured from I.D.P. The improvised narrative describing the dinner-eating portion is fictional...the tastiness of the items we ordered is factual.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZKo18Z7ardK2O-UkwqvKxA", "review_id": "w_5AFC7zxv8X5A7kCriCEQ", "text": "Excellent food, great staff - it's family run.  Good atmosphere.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zGz5NI4sscO4_6YYH-qVtA", "review_id": "kg1GO6smFjhng6IoIYVNkQ", "text": "Haven't been here in ages, but went with a friend on Sunday.\nThe weekend buffet is when to go -- more items than weekday.\nI would give this place 5 stars if it had a few more items, but all the dishes are good! Nice atmosphere, nice tables, and attentive service.\nI'm actually awarding 4 1/2 stars.\n\nMy inside skinny: \nThe carmelized onions with the tandoori chicken are yummy!\nThey also have a goat dish that's very good ---- WATCH OUT FOR BONES, CHEW CAREFULLY. Sometimes the bones are obvious, sometimes small.\n\nThis is one of the best Indian restaurants in the PHX valley, and they have awards on the wall to prove it. I'm not the only one saying this. I think there are only a few places in the valley for Indian food for me (but I haven't been to every one in the valley) -- this place, The Dhaba in Tempe on Apache, and one other that has a great buffet but I haven't been there in years because it's far away. Somewhere in Mesa perhaps?", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wUEp87FqOB9ew27Iz6zk_w", "review_id": "_ElIIVS6FSE051k9qKD8vQ", "text": "came here last Saturday night with a friend. the food is very good and you get a large portion - I had leftovers for lunch the next day. my only gripe is that the naan was a little more burnt/crispy than I like. I will be back to try their weekend buffet though.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2HBaogoNJB4RX3cozqBHUw", "review_id": "JyptAu8rEcd9sDaYWY0Oxw", "text": "I am hoping for a little bit of London here in Phoenix with this Indian Resturant. Fingers crossed!!!!", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gUXfVNgnNF9WU73T-d-FKQ", "review_id": "yb3BKHCvewbaPXRexuSKAQ", "text": "Big bunch of family over so we created our own buffet!  Shrimp biryani, veggie biryani, tandoori shrimp and tandoori chicken, chicken tikka masala, palak paneer, samosas, raita, and lots of naan (plain, cheese and garlic).  Everyone loved the chicken...which I don't eat, but others said it was good.  I loved both biryanis and the paneer with raita over it.  I also loved the naan dipped in masala sauce! SO glad it's close to home!", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qSZPGbD6sQPV4TFkpkG9Mg", "review_id": "REcSMZPToTGaWqpxDUX-Xw", "text": "Very satisfying fix for my travel-induced Indian food craving. Delicious lamb biryani and an eggplant dish the name of which I can't recall. Attentive, perhaps slightly pushy service. Definitely recommend.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "btM5nOZBNJCM4yY6D6eTZA", "review_id": "jZCVQqi2tqzdgDJtk0aKhA", "text": "While leaving Scottsdale to drive home, the hubby and I found this place randomly without me Yelping. (Which I never do now that Yelp and I have such a deep and intimate relationship.) But lo and behold, it wasn't so bad! It wasn't the best or varied Indian lunch buffet ever, but the food was right on, the veggies were good, the mango lassi was yummy, and the naan was spot on. My only  complaint was that I was cold the whole time. But that was probably just me. Good place for a lunch buffet here in Phoenix.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "srJLMabSij0vuapVgu1H9A", "review_id": "GTG2YtZHG4KIbt1YmGl7ZQ", "text": "Just moved to this area and tried this place for the first time. Lovely, attentive staff and nice interior. The food was amazing. We had samosas, chicken tikki masala, curry shrimp and garlic naan. I can't wait to go back and try more dishes. A little pricey (never had to order rice seperately) but worth it.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jifQQcGNRZYvHfeO2o4mTQ", "review_id": "bMxl5K22YRT1Fea_P52B9w", "text": "I've only had Indian curry chicken once in Singapore which was a very negative experience.  One bite and I was unable to talk for a few minutes.  \n\nAfter 20 years, thought it was time to try again.  Found Indian Delhi Palace  on Yelp.  The reviews seem generally positive.  Dropped by on a Saturday evening to try it out.\n\nThe restaurant was about 2/3 full.  Two wait staff were also covering the reception station resulting in a low level frantic pace.  That is primarily the reason for not giving five stars.  Our waiter was quick and to the point.  I told him this was the first time to try Indian food.  He suggested the dinners that included a combination of dishes.  He asked how spicy on a scale of 10 we wanted.  I said about a 5.  He suggested maybe a 3 to start.  Probably was a good suggestion.  Not much time for questions before he was gone with our order.  \n\nThe dinner included Indian milk tea (Chai) which I really enjoy at Starbucks anyway.  It had more spice flavor than the Starbucks concentrate version.  A nice improvement.  While a little picky, my cup of tea was spilled into the saucer.  Not sure why it was served that way.  I dribbled on the white table cloth every time I picked up the cup.  The tea was good though.\n\nQuestions about the food served were sort of answered.  The waiters were too busy to spend much time with amateur questions.  Guess I need to find an Indian to dine with next time.  Not really sure what I ate or the main ingredients in each item.  Everything tasted good.  Next time I will order individual items from the menu so I will know what I'm eating.  \n\nSo, good food, will try again, but waiters were too busy to be of much help to Indian cuisine newbe's.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "swgRfa4vN6mAMigyp2eCCQ", "review_id": "m-M_6Tf3mBO5RfnQPVKMVQ", "text": "Still as good as it has been for the two decades that I have been going to Indian Delhi Palace.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3esnG2RbwL5407YH5nAyZQ", "review_id": "NK4LT_qTIacG_rjmsEE9WQ", "text": "This is my favorite Indian restaurant in the Phoenix area. They have a grocery on the side and they are obviously very authentic. Their veggie koorma, chicken curries, and tandoori are excellent and all served with their lunch buffet, along with their superb naan.\n\nThe buffet is probably the best buffet I've ever had, since they are usually populated with cheap meats, and mass produced sauces. This place is excellent, and every dish oozes real Indian spice and care.  \n\nVery highly recommended, though I've only tried them for lunch and don't know how and if their dinner would be different.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_58L-OEjsLOtI3LIUpbZHg", "review_id": "9yI3cfKS61rOymR74uNNxA", "text": "Had the Sunday buffet which had quite a spread much of which tasted just fine. Three different types of desserts. The samosas were not kept warm which was a bummer. I also should not have to ask to have my water filled or wait some time for plates to be cleared. Service was not as attentive as I would like but the food was pretty good.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A-yR4oTFKmDVnegSyVur1Q", "review_id": "VxM4lzZFPfVQnlhza4q_UQ", "text": "As I'm crusin' from PHX airport to my hotel, I randomly see a sign for this Indian restaurant and immediately hit the brakes and make a U-turn to stop in for lunch!  I had my doubts, really I did.  I don't ever do Indian buffets because its guaranteed to disappoint me so I opted for the regular menu.  Delicious shrimp madras is what I got (extra spicy) and garlic naan...yummy, yum, YUM!", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M6oU3OBf_E6gqlfkLGlStQ", "review_id": "FqqXjKNpKrcfsfV3JAyAeA", "text": "Good flavors, good service, Interesting dishes odd pakora.\n\nWalk in and you will see nicly set tables with table cloths and cloth napkins. There is a buffet with plates behind. This makes it a bit confusing as to which end to start at.\n\nI started with some pakoa and mint chutney. The pakoa was the low point of my meal as it was oddly hard as if it were fried twice.\n\nMoving on the the food at least the veg items. There was a Palak dish which had great spice as well as some cabbage dish that was miss labeled  and full of great flavor and textures I went back for more. The chana masala was also quite good spiked with many fresh veggies in sauce. \n\nI am a big fan of their naan bread, it tasted as if it was made in a fire tandori, it really complemented the meal.\n\nIf you are in this area of town give it a try.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "u_ecQBLnT9I1183SMCstaw", "review_id": "WK4q_zfFe23qE0j_-Ev2xw", "text": "we discovered this place while wanting to meet up with some friends on a friday after work. the actuall resturaunt looks great but the location is in a rough neighbor hood in ph. the food was great i'd definetly go back for the shrip curry ... the one negative.. i didn't appreciete the waitors smug comment about how much food we were ordering... last i checked we were paying for it so i think we can order as much as we want.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "98wn8JhJ08goRq1EFm_DFA", "review_id": "qizM3i1r0uxpBeYvzvlQFw", "text": "Based on the reviews went here for Lunch, they had Buffet with one Meat and 3-4 vegetarian dishes for around $10. \nTried palak paneer but the paneer(cheese) itself  was missing the dish, it was like having chicken curry without chicken. Long story short the food lacked the taste that you find in good Indian cuisine...", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hECLdMisz3esNaUpPTGxfA", "review_id": "Vq-fNE60yx8rUAE7usU_zQ", "text": "I've been here twice on trips to Scottsdale and the food is pretty good, but the service is terrible! \nThe waitstaff is not attentive or helpful in the slightest! For the price, I would expect better service. The lunch buffet is better than dinner because you don't have to rely in the waitstaff.\nThey seem to have a fly problem, flies kept landing on my food, my face, and one got stuck in my water.\nIf you've got endless time to wait for you food and can handle a waitstaff that acts like they have better things to do, then this is the spot for you!\nOtherwise, go elsewhere.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GcNfuT79_GrreDibwGS2vQ", "review_id": "Hg-GUMLvNP49wdHOty9LQw", "text": "We used to love this place, but the food has gone way downhill. I ordered the Vegetable Korma, and it looked like they used a bag of frozen mixed vegetables - it had corn and green beans in it, something I've never seen in any other Korma dish I've had. We also ordered the garlic naan, but it hardly had any garlic on it at all and tasted like it was reheated. I'm very sad because we used to go here all the time, but we won't be eating here anymore.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pcvs0q09NEAVUj0f8nf8rA", "review_id": "XV3xUn6OirZF338-BjZqMg", "text": "They did not make a great first impression and I don't think I will be back.  I took some friends to try Indian food for the first time. The service was not good at all. We had to go to the kitchen to get service for our drink orders. My friends enjoyed the food although I have had better.  But the naan was good.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6NuTbiFBEKKMkBCL5Aj3pw", "review_id": "IziLkQzXgyyFw21S9pweEw", "text": "This place was phenomenal, the food was amazing. They catered to me which was amazing. I can't handle spicy food and they took that into great consideration when I asked what they had that was not only low on spiciness but also vegetarian. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal there.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XREwm62YjlubaZjO0o240w", "review_id": "9Z2HjEzNWAAl815eJFXjzg", "text": "Came with friends and ordered med hot for all our dishes, they were fantastic! Everything we ordered was delicious! Ask me what we ordered and i couldn't tell you, we asked the waiter to order for us!!! He brought a great selection. Now the wait staff were really in need of some customer skills training. sorry to say but true. Our older gentleman waiter seemed annoyed with us because we really had no idea as what to order. Sorry. it was our first time. and next door to the place is their store where you can buy goodies, just make sure to check all expiration dates before you purchase anything. Will definitely go back, this was a wonderful out of the ordinary place to have some amazingly different food.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "81Q5kqtLfYVJTedSP5b-uQ", "review_id": "dDc1khNRYGHBy230lQarfg", "text": "The appearance and cleanliness of this place is really nice, however there isn't hardly any variety what so ever for there buffet. There is one table of food and that's it and most of there food was cold and tasted exactly like those canned foods that you buy at the grocery store. Price is outrages for what they offer as I went to golden corral with my spouse, and spent the same amount, exact same and got a ton and I mean a ton of options, and best of all there food tastes great! Sadly I do not and would not recommend this place to anyone. If you are looking for a buffet try golden corral or the mandarin, but don't be lured in by the appearance of this Indian place as you will leave disappointed.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3xq5DtaHus-vgQebhxwesQ", "review_id": "W9MB2Z2y48bHEfLN-nkd7g", "text": "Cockroach on table (and a neighboring table). Lamb super mealy. Wine bottle \"opened\" in back and then brought to table with cork from another bottle. No apologies. Just arguments. You've been warned.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rKxOpEXc6HO9PXQUeMGucA", "review_id": "XsSRrjgBdo9WiYt0hyhqYA", "text": "All I have to say is - I'm a punjabi and I endorse this message.\n\nPortfolio - Chicken Tikka Masala, Chana Masala, Palak Paneer. garnished with courteous service. A gem in the middle of this desert.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "yP5OE7_DhRfiRGX_ttUZNQ", "review_id": "ghN4EEhU97dfK06Zl2Fxkg", "text": "I'm not a huge fan of Indian food, but I do believe that's because I was probably eating at bad places. This place has converted me! I had the Lamb Korma and my hubby had the Butter Chicken. Everything was very flavorful! The establishment is very clean and very authentic. Our service lacked, slow and didn't ask us for drinks etc, but they were very friendly regardless. We will definitely be going back to try more!", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4oBViNYcsWpPexC405Gh2w", "review_id": "TYAKGIrHY11thfn0bkFqQg", "text": "I believe this is probably the best Indian food in the valley.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pLgx3X8hiovqXHb4kFGjXA", "review_id": "CEeiqoiWeFU7v5Xt60vffQ", "text": "The food is delicious, but the prices are WAY TOO HIGH for the small portion sizes. I feel robbed when I spend $50 on dinner for two people and probably $7 of that was their actual food cost, if that. Look at it this way... for $10 you get their lunch buffet that has naan, rice and an assortment of foods (all you can eat). But when you order food to go, they charge for every single item... $10 for each entry, $2.5 for naan, $3 for rice, etc. It adds up quick and all of that is at cheap cost for them, so their margins are huge! It's a ripoff, but the food is -like I said- delicious.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DhpZyyIsy8cEtOHX8MERHQ", "review_id": "t4MCcnRy50caLdd1nwtRDg", "text": "B day party here Sunday buffet and they really tended to our table. We never had to wait for refills or naan they kept our table clear. The food is the best in town and I'll be back soon.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yo5h5ynO336nWk9wVQBN_w", "review_id": "m4B1oFLntTYjp7BwGn25TA", "text": "Don't be put off by the fact that they're super rude on the phone, it's probably cultural, and the food is totally worth it! Have eaten almost every vegetarian dish on the menu and d*mn do they do it right! Amazing flavor, spice level is pretty precise. If ur going to get a 7/10 you'll need a water standing by, other than that its amazing spices as you requested. \nBf is in love with the Mixed Grill- as a non meat eater I have to say: it looks and smells AMAZING! And per his review its the best things he's ever eaten. A little pricey at 18$ but he says its worth it. Watching him eat it- I completely agree. :) \nBeen eating here for the past 3 years and even though the customer service has yet to take a giant step forward I still keep stepping through their doors, inhaling those delicious spices, picking up my 'to go' order and grinning like a thief as I enjoy it for days and days to come. :)", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T40FttJPXvGlOOJsQH4lKA", "review_id": "8_wB8doOReKDHTYuuS5q8w", "text": "Great food. Great service. Give it a shot!", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sfnf-luT6Ptra-5-SBfyGg", "review_id": "fAwZlSBwYh_XhQQ0PG96KQ", "text": "Needed a spot close to the airport. After reading reviews was skeptical but since we were going early gave it a shot. The food was fabulous and the big shocker was the service was excellent! Many reviews found the service horrible. We were very happy with our meal here and would return.", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "idOT0D1sMQQL7qmjpoIxAA", "review_id": "nBo0VIY4t3OIYDftH_nrkg", "text": "Been here almost a dozen times. Good service. Open later than a lot of Phoenix restaurants.  Never crowded or noisy.  We are always trying something different and have never been unsatisfied.  Every dish is full of  intense flavor.  A must try!!!", "business_id": "_RBUU1y4yJrK0SPAd8z0-w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JkHLxF7VYgfLRQ6DTUSewQ", "review_id": "-ejfdikANOVehZLElboNSA", "text": "The world may never know why Van Buren is such a ghetto paradise, but you can rest assured that you are right in the thick of it at the Days inn!  Nice pool, and the palm trees are a plus.  Just roll with it.  It will all be over before you know it.", "business_id": "4_W9x0O-lFBg8yZF4DjUvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wb5zf1LUVMfwvfNyWppDJQ", "review_id": "qcRWebpaVmPdRlmpFzDOcQ", "text": "Stay away from this place unless you are OK with a 1 - 2 star establishment. The rooms are musty. The air conditioners are below par for Phoenix and you will feel like it's too hot, even with the AC on full. Breakfast is lousy. I also had a hard time with their no pet policy. I did not realize that pets were not allowed. I was changed $100 dollars for a pet, but was not advised that I would be charged, so imagine my surprise a month later when I see an extra $100 charge on my credit card. Days Inn Inc. and their Sunburst rating system exaggerate the hotel's quality giving them four out of five Sunbursts. That's like four out of five stars. Orbitz, Yahoo and Trip Adviser average between 2 - 2.5 stars. There are better places to stay near the Airport.", "business_id": "4_W9x0O-lFBg8yZF4DjUvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wuNv5NBEevJigNWveGfQcg", "review_id": "Vl5ZrmGBHT-w1tTZhg4C_A", "text": "It was clean but that's the ONLY good thing about it.\n\nNOT cheap enough considering how old and basic the rooms were, and honestly the guy getting pulled over and arrested in the parking lot didn't help either.\n\nNo local restaurants around don't help at all either.\n\nWell, it was decent, and the shower KIND OF worked..... step your game up. Days inn cheapo or not THIS days inn is pretty far behind the curve.", "business_id": "4_W9x0O-lFBg8yZF4DjUvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wb5zf1LUVMfwvfNyWppDJQ", "review_id": "kkUFg_s8aKrquwlpGjxsYQ", "text": "OK, this update is a year late, but I have to be fair. I am giving another star for the following reason. The motel compromised and only charged me $50 dollars on my card (although I did have to complain to the credit card company). Also, the folks there are nice people. The soda machine is cheap. I still did not like the A/C or the musty rooms, but hey, the price is cheap and so is the soda.", "business_id": "4_W9x0O-lFBg8yZF4DjUvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gxICfFE34VnJTIM-WVJ34g", "review_id": "ma_8BcIwdepN4qeZNOl9Ww", "text": "This place is bad. BAD!\n\nI went for a cheaper hotel in Phoenix, since it was going to be a quick trip. But $65/night in Phoenix should have gone further. I also am a Wyndham Rewards member, and wanted to rack up loyalty points... I don't know if I will ever bother staying at a Days Inn ever again.\n\n1) Welcome to the ghetto. It is seriously surrounded by project-style tenements. Blue Moon Nude dancers, a window-less brick building is across the street. I am pretty sure someone rented a room here on an hourly rate, as I was awoken to LOUD sex from 5-6 AM coming from the room next door, who checked in at 4:45 and checked out at 6:05. Wham bam thank you madam...\n\n2) The airport shuttle is slow.\n\n3) The continental breakfast is a joke.\n\n4) The staff is not friendly.\n\n5) The room stank of cigarette smoke - it was suppose to be non-smoking. The bathrooms were nasty. And there was a wet spot on the carpet. I also found a ridiculous love letter someone had left behind... And while that was incredibly amusing, the fact that the cleaning staff had missed it spoke volumes about their attention to detail.\n\nDon't do it, unless you are DESPERATE!", "business_id": "4_W9x0O-lFBg8yZF4DjUvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PRjpz8d5L28bfBqR8v4ZvQ", "review_id": "RTOUs3CKH2RCzh4ggAcFIQ", "text": "This one gets zero stars. I may be off but 24 hour shuttle usually means you have a shuttle that goes back and forth from the airport throughout the day.  No such shuttle appeared.  Ended up cabbing it (that's another story - look for Mayflower Cab in Phoenix) an having to make an appointment for the shuttle in the morning. Upon arrival, the worker at the desk was chatting it up with some person who looked like he had nothing better to do at 11:20 pm but hang out at this ghetto ass hotel. When we interrupted their conversation, we weren't greeted, no smile, nothing. Finally get checked in and make our way up to the room. Absolute bare bones, which we paid for. At least the place seemed clean to the naked eye. Who knows what a black light would have revealed.\n\nUpon check out, Mr. Hospitality was still working the front desk.  We were walking in just as he was walking out with the coffee thermos. He could have taken care of us first then the coffee later. Nope. Coffee more important. He comes back carrying two pitchers of juice and a tray of pastries (both hands full). He bangs the tray into the window and sneers at us as if to say, \"Open the door for me.\"  We checked out quickly and were happy to get out of there. Thankfully the shuttle was there already. (Run by a third party)\n\nRecommendation: never stay here. Ever. For any reason. Sleep in your car. Days Inn should take away their license to use the company name. I've stayed at a lot of hotels and a wide array of them. This is by far the worst hotel experience I've ever had. \n\nThey only get one star because yelp requires it.", "business_id": "4_W9x0O-lFBg8yZF4DjUvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TnulwMPUM0K43z-nJPkBYQ", "review_id": "yF7HRfUIlLjEeB8_7wZhnA", "text": "Needed a cheap hotel after our flights got cancelled due to bad weather. We were laying on the bed with clothes on (luckily!) for ~2 hrs when some kind of beetle ran across the sheets. Went to the front desk and the man there didn't seem surprised, just gave us another key card for a different room.... we checked that out, and while it didn't have a bullet hole in the bathroom window like our previous room, we still asked for a refund.\n\nThe \"24-hour shuttle\" that picked us up was someone's personal van that they used to drive travelers to the airport.... or drop off prostitutes as the driver was doing when we walked outside. to put our luggage in the van.\n\nThe strip club across the street is pretty dismal looking, too.", "business_id": "4_W9x0O-lFBg8yZF4DjUvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J7fsrMTBWTOcoxuNnbw2rQ", "review_id": "zJcnIJp8aNxmPRzKsb42YQ", "text": "Absolutely do not stay here! This hotel has bed bugs! I came home with over 30 bites all over. The front desk did not seemed surprised at all when we asked about the bed bugs. We have yet to receive a refund even after contacting corporate customer service. The hotel is dirty, the staff is not too friendly and the hotel is across the street from a strip club.\n\nI would give this place zero stars!", "business_id": "4_W9x0O-lFBg8yZF4DjUvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xW-tUtyf884vDqgN-cBZNg", "review_id": "--dFFz-mu7mNOux4I9fAuw", "text": "The worst. I drove by and didn't even stop. Hookers on the corner. Drug deals going down in the street, strip club across the street next to the burned out building....dont waist your time. Then Days Inn would even refund my money for two rooms. DAYS INN is the worse....", "business_id": "4_W9x0O-lFBg8yZF4DjUvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ufOL9KOXmeO6bJpl5xrJYg", "review_id": "iFUr7PTWxbFSXoR0njsyEg", "text": "This place is disgusting. My husband and I were in town for a couple days to go to a few spring training games. We thought staying at a Days Inn would be a cheaper but still comfortable stay. Wow were we wrong.  If the strip club across the street, the homeless out front and the run down exterior were the only things wrong, we could probably still make it work. But when we got into the room, it tipped the scale. \n\nThe room is outdated, but whatever. It was the comforter with the giant blood stain on one side and a huge hole cut into the other side that really freaked me out. The bathroom was gross with rust stains throughout the shower. The towels and washcloths were gray and stained. The sheets, when I got the courage to pull back the comforter, were stained and gray as well. No way was I ever putting my head near them. The mini fridge was covered with tape adhesive from the duct tape used to transport it. And the walls were splattered with some substance and had marks and chunks of drywall missing. Just dirty!!!\n\nWe were in the room only long enough to call other hotels to make arrangements. I couldn't even sit down in this room. \n\nThen the whole ordeal with the motel Manager and Priceline...I won't go into it too much but they told us we would only get one night refunded because we didn't like the fact that it was a smoking room. My husband smokes, so I have no idea what the heck kinda of story they made up. Whatever.\n\nPlease do yourself a favor and don't stay here. Not only do they misrepresent the Days Inn brand, it's probably a health hazard - you'll need a tetanus shot which is a whole lot more planning than this crappy motel deserves.", "business_id": "4_W9x0O-lFBg8yZF4DjUvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AbrxcAaaE6WpKldvniQuGQ", "review_id": "zNJBGB4kPL_dvVd7MSRJqQ", "text": "I stayed at this pig trot about 3 years ago with my then girlfriend (now wife). I found the hotel to be disgusting, dirty, roach infested and in a dangerous crime-ridden neighborhood.  There wasn't even a shower curtain!  But I'm writing now to point out what an awful staff they have.\n\nI had reserved the room for 2 people (me and my girlfriend). She flew in separately from me.  I got there first and was checking in.  The girl at the desk was an Eastern European. Trying to make small talk I asked her where she was originally from.  She hissed, \"I'm not going to tell you!\" I said, \"Sorry I was just making small talk, it's common in the US to do that.\"  She said, \"It is a strange question and I will not answer it.\" At this moment I noticed she actually had a tip jar on the counter.  Unreal.\n\nSo, anyway, she gave me a key and I said I needed two keys. She said, \"Why would your girlfriend not be with you?\" SO Of course I said, \"Sorry, but I'm not going to tell you!\" I smirked and took my 2 keys to the nasty room.\n\nLater when I checked out I asked the owner (an Indian or Pakistani) where the lady who checked me in was from....he told me BOSNIA!  So whoop dee doo I found out!! Haha...She's BOSNIAN!\n\nBOSNIA BOSNIA BOSNIA! Slobodan Milo\u0161evi\u0107 would be proud.", "business_id": "4_W9x0O-lFBg8yZF4DjUvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ubgH4QfVP7e1IxyOfd2RpA", "review_id": "sC_MNhAbP3gqraVXVKKWBw", "text": "the worst hotel ever!!!! warning do not stay here!!!!! moldy sheets , stained sheets, tub felt like water under the plaster! carpet is sickning sheets had hair all over it....crumbs and rubbish pushed on the side of the night stand...we made them change our sheets at 11 o'clock at night and they were all huffy.just filthy......department of health needs to go in their!!!!! if u want to see pictures email me at cnjvape@gmail.com and on the subject line put days inn pictures. i be more than happy to send u photos...its not worth saving money on your trip i am dead serious. i regret stay ing their just to save money , now i have some insect bite on my wrist that is swollen and red....warning!!!!!! if u do belive me i will email u the pictures......", "business_id": "4_W9x0O-lFBg8yZF4DjUvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Mw6iUGaq9TIOaB3_WqLtQw", "review_id": "VQ7WrGckWl3I0vpQ6lNjIQ", "text": "I thought this hotel was horribly over priced. The locations bad,  they said they renovated the ruins, but there nothing new or impressive about them. Overall I think I would have had a better stay staying at a motel6. The sheets smelled slightly so I slept on top of them. The shower didn't drain, so I felt dirty afterwards. They had very limited cable. The tv was fuzzy. You could hear all the traffic that pulled in our drive down the street. There was no wifi. Over all. I think this was I've of the wheat hotel stays I have had in a very very long time.", "business_id": "4_W9x0O-lFBg8yZF4DjUvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jrx1fLr5JdqgHdIfMT7wag", "review_id": "WK5OCiCT1JHHGbKxlW0fdQ", "text": "Very convenient and close by when cooking just isn't going to happen. Love the tacos and grilled sandwiches. There loyalty card is the bomb. Something free for joining and something free for your birthday. The service is awesome most of the time.", "business_id": "WyJuGTwFwoN0k8iX8FsqYw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7C-jyTrOX-iJ-MrSJuh-8A", "review_id": "T3s6ypwMmOrTaXz7lWLciA", "text": "Sign up for the card, you get something free when you do. Okay that's all I have to say about a Jack in the Crack restaurant.", "business_id": "WyJuGTwFwoN0k8iX8FsqYw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "yuPBS3fak77lgwO_9SXVYQ", "review_id": "CFMHxBwBYEPLf9hap-2Edw", "text": "Jack?! What the heck? You weren't on your A-game last night.\n\nI hastily ordered seasoned, curly fries and 3 egg rolls yesterday evening after a rough day at work. Okay, and a cheeseburger. And, Sprite. I had a bad day - don't judge!\n\nI arrived home in Fountain Hills and tore open my grease-splattered, hot bag of treats. My eggrolls were not in the bag but yet I was charged. Grrr - hate when that happens. Drive-thru lady was friendly but needs to double check bag orders to not piss off drive-thru patrons.\n\nPlus my fries tasted like they were sitting in the warmer for awhile. Dry and crunchy. Don't be lazy staff - dump and start again. Please! :)", "business_id": "WyJuGTwFwoN0k8iX8FsqYw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UJc2TTw6ZXnPX32-2uPrTQ", "review_id": "EwgcFRy9otUsquSlBgKtAw", "text": "I've been working with McFarland for years and have been very pleased with the quality of cleaning carpets for my business, and for my clients. John, the owner, has given me great appraisal advice. Their prices are very reasonable, and all the service staff are extremely nice and courteous. Elizabeth Dore ABD Antique Appraisers", "business_id": "vyNaPRtVl-2PUT1cztqFbA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RTWFHbpjhz0Z_gehv4wBjQ", "review_id": "Z8Rxmgk5951fBpRJSxgcNw", "text": "Best ever!  I have brought them my Oriental rugs for years and they are always perfect when I pick them up. I highly recommend them!!!!", "business_id": "vyNaPRtVl-2PUT1cztqFbA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "MfI7mIjFtmM8bGis76vldw", "text": "This week I suggested a friend take her rugs to McFalands.  I haven't had a reason to take anything to them recently but it's the ONLY place I would consider if I needed a rug cleaned.  That is how good my experience with them has been.  I happen to know that some of the most expensive rug dealer's, including antique, send all their work to McFarlands.    The location is a little out of the way and not the most exciting setting by any means but I am paying for the quality of the work not the look of the place.  If they say they can do it, you can count on the fact the job will be done right.  I have only had one question ever and they immediately redid the job to get it right.  Sometimes you have to wait a little longer to get your rugs clean but guess that's the price you pay for a place that is so popular that they can get swamped!  Nice people who are very professional in what they do.  I think their prices are reasonable,.  They might be a little higher than other places.  I don't know as I don't go any other place.  Check them out.!", "business_id": "vyNaPRtVl-2PUT1cztqFbA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4hzfhUJ8rJXasyFk7Tr-7A", "review_id": "PKd13LioUb5UTQ63xZQ_1g", "text": "I used McFarland's twice now.  I highly recommend them! A few months ago I got my Persian rug washed ($97), repaired damaged corner (chewed by our dog, $240), replaced entire backing ($87). It might have costed as much as the brand new rug but money well spent since I didn't want to replace it with new one. \n(All cost varies depending on size of the rug and extent of damages, of course)", "business_id": "vyNaPRtVl-2PUT1cztqFbA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hGmCaNkYeu7ZX_LsX0pKbA", "review_id": "f339fGrkgC583aMGHiNZAA", "text": "When McFarland's repaired my rug, they left a bald spot in one of the corners.  I could not believe they let it go out of the shop looking like that.  When I called to complain, they offered to fix it, but they did not apologize.  After I insisted, they sent someone to pick it up. When I talked to the owner, he said I was \"making a mountain out of a molehill.\"  The second time around, they fixed the problem they created, but the corner they re-repaired looks a little lumpy.  I can see the lump from 8 feet away.  McFarland's has a good reputation, but it doesn't seem to me like they take any pride in their work.  One good thing:  The delivery guy was extremely professional.", "business_id": "vyNaPRtVl-2PUT1cztqFbA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SezMIORnpYiviVw3SfU1AA", "review_id": "EZxHrayh6k4jTEmRSm38gQ", "text": "I have used McFarlands for quite sometime now, and I have always been impressed. They do a great job on rug cleanings and repairs. I have taken dozens of rugs to them over the years and always  pleased with the quality of work. They are pretty affordable too. Would recommend to anyone.", "business_id": "vyNaPRtVl-2PUT1cztqFbA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GhCA6N7sRYZHBr5QKAcCWg", "review_id": "zU80zEak0HN9UXGBKOSFVA", "text": "This neighborhood branch library has been updated. It opens onto the street not the back of the parking lot now. It has a charming little outdoor walled nook to read on days it's not too hot - a wonderful touch. The update devotes roughly 2/3 of the space to Internet access or social gathering spots - one each for children, teens, and a space that can be used for meetings or watching film or presentations in a group. \n\nBook/dvd stacks are a small fraction of the space now - you can access the system-wide inventory digitally and request an item be sent to this branch. \n\nThe place was packed at 3PM on a recent Wednesday with all sorts of ages and ethnicities. \n\nThinking about the changes as compared to the libraries I grew up with, I was reminded of the American Public Library system's founder, Andrew Carnegie, and why he gave his Bill Gates-sized fortune to create the library system - to allow those who are don't have the resources a place to learn for free so they can move up the social ladder - just as he did - although he had to pay for it as a desperately poor ghetto child in the for-profit libraries of his time.\n\nI'm glad that basic principle remains in place, even though the physical books have become largely irrelevant.", "business_id": "rRSrENv9j_rLnehMlQEukQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WgPGywJp0pKS-ncbvm4M8A", "review_id": "SnHqqCeMQGWDXmJ3ubYK_A", "text": "Great and huge selection of DVDs. Kids and adults - you'd actually want to watch. Recent", "business_id": "rRSrENv9j_rLnehMlQEukQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k5Qp3va9jlWVOuXY_pJDLQ", "review_id": "-aqKyvM4X8gLYtkR43kr7Q", "text": "3 Stars does not quite accurately reflect what I think of the library.\nStaff and Facilities = 4.5 stars\nPatrons = 1.5 stars\n\nDon't let Saguaro tiny size discourage from stopping by.  The library is tiny, but packed to the brim with DVDs, CD's and books.  About a third of the space is devoted to media, another third for sitting  and a third for computers.  \n\nThe movie selection and CD selection quite good, particularly for old movies like Alfred Hitchcock.  The magazine selection is kind of random, but the newspapers are always up to date.  There is generally a wait for the 15 computers, which can only be used for one hour.   \n\nThere are plenty of staff to help you with few amenities of the library.  They are always more than helpful to assist a lost soul.\n\nAs for quiet study space, this is why this place is a 3.    I can honestly say, patrons here don't have a concept for library etiquette.  People regularly take cell phone calls and proceed to tell you their life story over the phone, while complaining about other's noise.   Study space is limited and definitely not tranquil.\n\nSo if you live within 1-2 mile radius of the library and need a quick movie or CD for the night, stop by, and please be courteous, the place is noise enough.", "business_id": "rRSrENv9j_rLnehMlQEukQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "eBwBjylS66qPcHs2_ajLag", "review_id": "Ud9vhUOkzJN3YrKBIIHXjw", "text": "This is not where they're located (they're really on Woods St but Yelp won't change it), but the phone number is correct and that's all you really need right?\n\nA long time ago I called Legacy for a pre-summer tune up - something I was very keen to get given the rising temperatures, age of the unit (20 years), and the fact this is my first summer in this condo.  Legacy agreed to give my neighbor and I a discount ($50 each instead of the normal $60) as if we were a 2-unit home.  They stood me up.\n\nAgainst my better judgement I called them again to reschedule.  Same price as before.  Luckily that was just my better judgement, and not my best.  Because they came this time and did really great.\n\nJeff came out to do the work and he was great.  He was polite, knowledgeable, and most importantly gave a damn.  He made some unsolicited suggestions on things I should change to improve the airflow (the people before me had put on stamped vents instead of bar vents - a big no no that I had never really realized).\n\nMy blower and radiator were also dirty as the underside of a dachshund at the state fair.  (wtf was that analogy and why did it pop into my head?)  It was some extra charge, but Jeff went above and beyond in cleaning it all up; I was pretty anal.  Granted I helped him out a bit - it was THAT dirty.  Yeah, dachshund dirty.\n\nOnly 4 stars though because of the initial misfire, and because there's a 3% fee on credit cards.\n\nThe tune-up + some freeon + the cleaning + the 3% fee = $235, which I'm told was a very good price.", "business_id": "YhFwM5Y69ZdaMQbH4TulWg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "eBwBjylS66qPcHs2_ajLag", "review_id": "icnQJ4aa9bP35I7BLTFcBQ", "text": "Clarification: the 3% credit card fee was waived for me.  I am not sure if that is them responding directly to my complaint, or an indication of a broader policy change (I know Jeff was not a fan of the fee either).  Either way, these are my go-to guys now.", "business_id": "YhFwM5Y69ZdaMQbH4TulWg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pOEKRus9XhBP-ZZCjyvUnw", "review_id": "jKejUUteLKm8eRCuRhvELA", "text": "Asked for repair for my ac.   It was a  newer units.  The service was great,   they came right away.   But the best thing was ,John and Robert ,  they did a great job .   They found out what the problem was right away.Thanks John.   I had used many company for commercial ac and residential.  I have to give two thumbs up for legacy.", "business_id": "YhFwM5Y69ZdaMQbH4TulWg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rTWl7Lh8U9W_wdRR69CW6w", "review_id": "6uhor7hFymdAyiHwDjBdGw", "text": "Maybe it's me but to charge $360+ to locate a \"low voltage short\" in our Tempe Loft is way to expensive!  Mark, construction Supt,  was a nice enough guy to discount this bill.  The \"call back\" to then replace the fan motor, which might have been the real problem in the first place, by the \"tech\" showed a real lack of knowledge and experience.  The billing lady Milissa (really unpleasant person) kept calling us about bills that did not exists due to the fact that the Legacy Air billing office right hand did not know what the left hand was doing.  We eventually successfully replaced the compressor on this 5 year old unit by another company.  Overall a very difficult experience with Legacy Air. Do yourself a favor.  There are so other better choices.  Thanks for listening.", "business_id": "YhFwM5Y69ZdaMQbH4TulWg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YwAh79IW7G12u0sJGyhTqg", "review_id": "EenwQs386z_Ym6V7oSH5NQ", "text": "This was completely upgraded 3 years ago & it's superior to most Hampton's.  Besides the usual free internet & free parking & free breakfast & complimentary use of the business center with printer, I had a nice room with 2 tv's & a jacuzzi bathtub.  Everything's granite & modern.  They also have a 24 hour shuttle to the airport which is cool.  So for $65 including tax, it was a steal & a deal.", "business_id": "CfzoA3TQ8YQcFTOncJFbQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dYUQjgWx8zc3VfDomKF2-w", "review_id": "nOccRSYxpE-Z8Yoo_uvgGw", "text": "Stayed here for a couple nights while we were in town for a concert. This was part of package deal that we got so I'm not sure what the price would have been for the room, but it was a large suite. The beds were comfortable so that is always a plus. Nothing worse than not getting a decent night's sleep while out on the road. \n\nThe free WiFi is always nice and it's rather annoying when the hotels try and charge you for Internet usage. That's so 10 years ago, but there are still some out there who do it. The free breakfast was nice and helped to keep the cost of the trip down, my only gripe was that the waffle machine destroyed your waffle, no matter how much non stick spray you applied to it. \n\nMy other gripe is the AC unit in our room. I'm not exactly sure what was wrong with it, but every time ti kicked on it woke both of us up, which is not exactly something you want when you are only getting about 5 hours of sleep. \n\nOverall, this place was pretty good. Close to the airport and freeway, lots of free amenities make this place A-ok in my book.", "business_id": "CfzoA3TQ8YQcFTOncJFbQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Yfixa3SL3FM99QtPbwag5g", "review_id": "V6m8y8dY0iz90rXhf-eiGg", "text": "Free breakfast with lots of options- check\nNice outdoor pool- check\nComfy beds- check\nVery friendly staff- check\nFree wifi- check\nFree parking- check (although a bit on the shady side, complete with a used condom in the parking spot next to us) \n\nLoud AC unit- super check\nSmallest pool towels known to man- check\n\nAll in all, I would stay here again. I asked about the AC noise and the front desk said they would get right on it, so I doubt it's a constant issue. So sorry for Josh's waffle disaster, but my breakfast was pretty good. The hotel is very clean and easy to get to (even with the insane construction around).", "business_id": "CfzoA3TQ8YQcFTOncJFbQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7C-jyTrOX-iJ-MrSJuh-8A", "review_id": "GivMSoLBZtTDdrKpSpHo3g", "text": "I stayed here for one night when I got married for the first time as we had our reception in their reception room. The amenities were standard and altogether pretty good for the price:  \n\nwifi, business center, fitness center, heated pool, jacuzzi, breakfast.\n\nOur room came with a jacuzzi and they made sure we had flowers, chocolates, and cider. I love those beds, wow I need to head to the mattress store right now and pick up a new mattress and some massive thread count sheets stat! The towels are pretty small but I just used two and I was fine, considering I am only 125 pounds. \n\nThe jacuzzi was nice and my only complaint is there really isn't anything immediately nearby to grab a bite to eat at. There is no room service offered so unless you are satisfied with vending machine snacks, the nearest gas station is a quarter of a mile away. The breakfast in the morning was pretty decent. The interior has been updated and the staff was very accommodating.", "business_id": "CfzoA3TQ8YQcFTOncJFbQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a99f2UeBwZzZq00KMGYQvA", "review_id": "-2JOkhaS9WRAJiFhELCzMQ", "text": "This hotel provides good value for the price and is well located for PHX travelers.  The rooms are very spacious and quiet, the breakfast buffet is above average and the front desk employs experienced managers instead of interns.  Parking spaces are plentiful and free.  All rooms have refrigerators and free wifi. The only downsides are the cheapo plastic curtains in the bathroom and slow elevator.  Also no decent restaurants nearby, though you can stock up on snacks at the gas station convenience store down the street.  The 4* is based on price and quality for a Hampton property, you can't compare to a Westin or Marriott resort.", "business_id": "CfzoA3TQ8YQcFTOncJFbQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2IP4QrSV_iAdjTdT7CO9Ow", "review_id": "eTtMSlRWkrc2w9KY49CFWQ", "text": "This place is very nice.  The staff is very friendly.  Free breakfast and cookies at night, what more can you ask for?", "business_id": "CfzoA3TQ8YQcFTOncJFbQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ArOZn38xZ0Sq-pTEhVzzFQ", "review_id": "apMJdibsAr09WDmsHAwoow", "text": "BEWARE!!  Don't park your car here while traveling.\nWe returned from 10 trip. Loaded car and started engine. Loud exhaust noise. Car catalyst vandalized (cut out) in parking lot that supposedly has security. The only security person we saw was on the day we returned and he was hanging out in the lobby. Hotel staff and bus driver said this has happened numerous times. General manager provided me with their insurance info as a way to get me out of the lobby knowing that their insurance company was not going to cover vandalism damage to our car. $2200.00 later, car is fixed. Situation was handled very poorly by Hampton Inn management.", "business_id": "CfzoA3TQ8YQcFTOncJFbQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mLIMfJRCThNX5o_mAofYYw", "review_id": "nLVuuJIO9IUySCPvJeZz7g", "text": "This is a decent airport hotel.  The only problem is a very limited selection of restaurants nearby and within walking distance. \n\nStandard Hampton room with comfortable bedding, large flat screen tv, and free wi-fi if you have status with them.  The wi-fi is dog slow though.  I tethered to my phone and this area is 4G so great speed doing that vs. using the wireless at the hotel.\n\nNo afternoon receptions at this Hampton and standard fare in the morning for breakfast.\n\nEmployees are polite but slow.  Check in takes forever.  And if you're a Diamond, chances are they'll forget to give you your \"treat & drink\".\n\nAverage.", "business_id": "CfzoA3TQ8YQcFTOncJFbQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F_a-8UmB8OEwlAVd37f9TQ", "review_id": "JihDZ3szACiCMW_U92K3zQ", "text": "Very clean, comfortable, and employs friendly and helpful people at the front desk. Their shuttle service from and to the airport was prompt.", "business_id": "CfzoA3TQ8YQcFTOncJFbQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yGK-uNUzNlMAcwBGYqZoUQ", "review_id": "uW9BJds5aKA0ayTHDTBoBQ", "text": "Place is decent.  I advise not staying here right now since they are renovating and have noisy construction going on in the buildings lobby. My shower looks dirty.... Maybe I stayed here at a bad time. \n\nOne good thing is its that it's close to the airport.", "business_id": "CfzoA3TQ8YQcFTOncJFbQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 16, "useful": 13, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "Cp-PV8rsypbO-xBrQ6KmQg", "review_id": "b1-MYPCTXMJxS7_TPx5ypw", "text": "This place is pretty ghetto. It's filled with mostly regulars - some of the most diverse crowd you'll ever see. There are literally crack-whores, ex convicts and drug dealers at this place - and yet it's harmless. True to its name, this place is great if you like to play pool. There's 4 tables and pretty much always someone looking for a game. This place also has a modern juke box, more than 7 televisions with NFL Ticket, pinball, darts, and every night at 9 they run Karaoke all night. Tuesdays they run a free poker tournament through goallininc.com. \n\nThe joint is in need of a makeover, but it's not completely awful. It's actually very comfortable. That's why I've given it 3 stars. It's warm and inviting there... plus, the drinks are cheap and the food is good (for bar food) and super cheap. If you want to hit up karaoke, it's usually a pretty safe crowd and it's a lot of fun. Bring a group of friends. \n\nIt's a perfect place to go when you don't feel like getting dressed up or impressing anyone. It's not like going to TT Roadhouse where it's packed and everyone looks at a non-regular like they are an alien. It's also not like going to Jugheads where it can be dark and scary if you're not a regular. Breakroom is the kind of place where it's just really easy to walk in as a non-regular and belly up to the bar and order a pint. Don't let the crackwhores and pimps scare you off. And don't let the fact that it's a bit of a dump turn you off... or do.", "business_id": "W41CEzdKJe8wdDB-Rd6KJQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "HfwO9GnaP-9VdI0afwgmrA", "review_id": "ebmEZ6GQsz41f_5QjpbLlQ", "text": "Ummm... What can I say about this place. It could be one of the most dangerous looking places, and the crowd, hmm could be scary, BUT (big but) I felt pretty save here. Perhaps it is the drug dealers that keep it safe. I don't know, but I dig it. Sometimes you have to get gritty, and see the other side of the tracks, it keeps you real and grounded. Now I wouldn't go here often, but it's nice to hit a real dive up every now and then. This place has thousands of stories to tell, and each patron just as many. I tried to determine who had the most stories to tell, it was a toss up between the old drunk cowboy in the red satin \"Five and Dimes\" jacket, or the nice looking Mexican man in the \"I have a big roost\" shirt.  Too me, this place is a short story haven, or if you need inspiration for characterization in writing, go here. These are real people, gritty, grimy and somewhat scary, but real. We don't have much reality in Phoenix, but the Breakroom is as real as it gets. I give it 2 stars, because it is truely a DIVE!", "business_id": "W41CEzdKJe8wdDB-Rd6KJQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "0wjtqQJ56A86C4UqmW9VPQ", "text": "Dodgy. Sketchy. Shady. Skeevy. Whatever you call it, it's all the same and it's at the Breakroom. \n\nRodeo was on TV. Awful tone-deaf people were singing. I'm sure many a deal was happenin' too. Here's one place you're sure to score. \n\nBut, c'mon, it's not THAT scary. Granted, I ain't going by myself. But in a group or with a friend, this place is fine. They serve drinks just like anywhere else. \n\nOnly thing unique and vastly different about the Breakroom is that their patrons are bonafide true-blue people probably dealin' with real-life issues - not broken nails, bikini waxes or studly tans. Their stories are written all over their faces, and let me tell ya, after reading a chapter, I wanted nothing more than to put the book down and walk away.", "business_id": "W41CEzdKJe8wdDB-Rd6KJQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "bfuVbKov5Uwcha6-l4ikFg", "review_id": "kneJc_UnxS8S4MhEl9CWeg", "text": "Despite all of the \"glowing\" (insert sarcasm) reviews about this place, some friends and I decided that this would be a great spot for happy hour.  Just as I was told, I saw a drug deal going down within my first 5 minutes of being there, at 5:30 PM.  There were lots of blue collar workers just getting off work and relaxing.  Everyone seemed to just be enjoying their Friday night.  Some other reviewers said they didn't exactly feel safe, but I felt pretty safe, however I did have a large group of guys with me.  The drinks were cheap, darts were fun.  The clientel was not my favorite, karaoke SUCKED...the PA system was awful and kept cutting out and almost everyone there wanted to sing R&B or rap...nothing against the two, I just like some variety in my ear-splitting karaoke.  Oh, and the folding table covered by a tent smoking area was pure class all the way.  I appreciate the experience but don't think I'll be going back.  I love dives, just not this one.", "business_id": "W41CEzdKJe8wdDB-Rd6KJQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "CnHksiA09Oh8wleJmS-tyA", "text": "The Breakroom could be considered the home bar for the dregs from your local DMV or nearby Walmart.  Not real pretty, a little scary for the weak, rough around the edges, but real nevertheless.  I met up with Max and his bevy of beauties for Thursday night karaoke - bulletproof vest optional. \n\nYes, the bar is dumpy with caved in ceilings, classroom lighting, broken ceiling fans and probably hasn't changed since 1982, but the Bacardi cokes were $2. Two. Dollars. WTF?!  The song list here was extensive - one of the larger lists akin to George and Dragon.  The crowd was all over the place as others mentioned and got noticeably younger as the night went on.\n\nThe emcee was friendly and cool and roamed the room with his wireless mike while he noshed on a make-me-vomit value meal from McDonalds.  He was a decent emcee until he decided to sing Freedom 90 with me and totally screw it up with his deep gravelly voice - nearly drowning my seasoned, tried and true rendition. \n\nI probably won't go back for karaoke unless Max (bevy of beauties in tow) and/or my Mafioso cousins from the Bay Area are with me.", "business_id": "W41CEzdKJe8wdDB-Rd6KJQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "L382cZnohuumiXD7UlbzHg", "text": "For the location of this bar, I honestly do not think it is that bad. It is certainly not a happening Scottsdale bar, but I have been here twice and really enjoyed myself both times.\n\nThe bar is awesome for karaoke. They have a great selection of songs, and there are always plenty of people there to sing away. You have some good, some bad, just like any other place. Both times I went were on a Saturday and everyone in my party had the chance to sing multiple times without a long wait.\n\nThe drinks are well priced and I have never had to wait that long.\n\nThey have a few pool tables and two electronic dart boards in addition to Karaoke.\n\nI thought the point of Yelp was to review things for what they are. If this bar was in Scottsdale, it would be a different story, but its at 48th Street and McDowell and its a Dive Bar. As far as dive bars go... it is definitely a 4 in  my books.", "business_id": "W41CEzdKJe8wdDB-Rd6KJQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 12, "useful": 8, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "5B5fyTX11NXiaf9HGeLCXQ", "review_id": "Q4_BVKpirgFhFLcHyW5l_A", "text": "This place makes no fucking sense to me.\n\nWe've gone here numerous times for karaoke - every time, it's been hosted by someone new, occasionally necessitating mid-rotation staffing changes. One time, this dude who looked suspiciously like comedian Anthony Anderson hosted for all of 20 minutes, and read my friend's name off (which had been listed as Heffe) as \"Heifer.\" This actually became really amusing inside joke fodder for the rest of us, but I can only imagine how humiliating it must be to skulk up to the mic under the alias of a lady-cow. Poor Heffe.\n\nEvery time I've gone into the ladies' room here, some old bat has either been puking in the only working stall, or showing me her wrinkly tits for some reason unbeknownst to my frail constitution. I won't say that this is necessarily characteristic of this bar though, as most ugly mamas in bathrooms valley-wide will, at some point, flash me their parts. \n\nOne time, this kid in the parking lot who didn't look old enough to drink, let alone be a convicted rapist, asked my friend and I if we a.) liked movies, and b.) wanted to go watch movies in his car, with no regard for how creepy this proposition is. \n\nI will give Breakroom some credit, though - we've met an interesting assortment of socially-awkward senior citizens there, and some of the bartenders are really excellent. All other aspects of this place are totally creepy and weird, though. It's fun if you're in a group of 6+ and you're busily getting hammered off of pineapple upside down cake-shots, because none of the regulars there seem interested in singing or socializing. Otherwise, watch out for parking lot creepsters and bathroom-flashers, and only go here for the ability to write a funny anecdote in your memoirs.", "business_id": "W41CEzdKJe8wdDB-Rd6KJQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "Y6s9M0Cuf2j4HFsocX0GRg", "review_id": "SgpP24rT9chzVgh16jl6Mg", "text": "Okay, sure Breakroom is a little terrifying. It is in a seedy part of town, some colorful and incredibly drunk characters frequent there, and I certainly wouldn't go without a capable male in my party, but I like the Breakroom.\n\n1. They have karaoke every night of the week. As someone who is bored to tears when I don't have a good excuse to yell during a night out, I am not fond of bars that DON'T do karaoke.\n\n2. As far as karaoke books go, this is the best we have encountered. Huge selection filled with obscurities you won't find anywhere else and old favorites.\n\n3. The crowd is always weird but down. Even if they all sing R&B, they still clap for the shit I sing and I have never gone without a lone hip girl praising me endlessly for spicing things up.\n\n4. Cheap beer and the best pineapple upside -down cake shot in town. \n\n5. There are TWO working stalls in the ladies room. One is intensely tiny with no lock on the door, but if you are in it then no one could open the door anyway (see told you it was tiny). Nicole T.'s memory may have been clouded by  double vodka on the rocks. But both of the stalls work.\n\nThe host are a little iffy, and generally beg for tips far too much, but it has always been a good time and is consistently our fall back should karaoke somewhere else suck or be canceled. 4 stars.", "business_id": "W41CEzdKJe8wdDB-Rd6KJQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 13, "useful": 14, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "hq0WUfau1Mh3GyHn8oVdNQ", "review_id": "NM8RlFnZgkXdrVQpN-adMw", "text": "Awesome Karaoke songbook, cheap drinks, and colorful characters to be found at the Breakroom. \n\nThis place is a hidden gem for Karaoke lovers if you can deal with the diveyness of the place. Yes, the place is a little seedy and in major need of a facelift, but honestly worth it if you have a serious need to get your sing on. \n\nThere is a small rotation, usually just 5 or 6 people even on a busy Saturday night - I think I got the chance to sing 8 or 9 songs last night. The host pre-programs a chunk of songs and walks away, so be prepared to grab the microphone the second you hear your song come on with no intro.\n\nThe crowd is a melting pot and the song choices reflect that. A little Marvin Gaye followed by Blink 182 followed by some rap song I never heard followed by Michael Jackson sung by some white guy with a Michael Bolton hair-do.  \n\nAs for the bathroom, the whole place is a little dumpy, so I'm not sure what other reviewers were expecting. A towel valet perhaps? The toilets flushed and there was hand soap and towels so I consider myself lucky.", "business_id": "W41CEzdKJe8wdDB-Rd6KJQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZubK3U5PlTWy4VIQG_Wpzg", "review_id": "c3OZ8ijQUCoKjfRpE5aUOQ", "text": "Ok, I'm so white I'm not even sure I should be reviewing this place but I'm gonna anyway.\n\nMy friend did not warn me beforehand about what this place was like. We pulled up & there was a group of black people standing around outside. We parked & I knew there was some shady happenings going on behind the bar. I start thinking \"Omg, what is my friend getting me into? Where's my pepper spray? Oh, I hope it works if I have to use it.\" I soon realized that everything was going to be ok! It turned out great.\n\nBesides the 2 female bartenders (1 was quite pregnant but still busting her ass), a girl with her boy friend, her sister, & 2 gay guys I was the only other white person there. It doesn't even matter though. The vibe is crazy drunk happy. The women are large & in charge! They all sing along to the karaoke songs they know. No, scratch that... they grind, dance, & shake their stuff all over each other while singing.", "business_id": "W41CEzdKJe8wdDB-Rd6KJQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_uL7OiQSfNsCd60DrAf7qQ", "review_id": "UoOUqZ7kfwwr9lXQjhTp1A", "text": "Who doesn't love a good dive bar? I know I do! \n\nI was a little sketchy about checking it out, as I had been meaning to for some time now, but kept making excuses not to go. \n\nI gotta say, I had a blast last friend with Georgeann G. at the Breakroom. Bartender Maria was great and the karaoke was awesome. Those who know me, know I DO NOT sing karaoke, but something about this place, or the amount of vodka I consumed OR Georgeann signing me up without my prior consent, made me do it. It was a great time had by all. The staff is great, the drinks are cheap, and the customers are friendly. \n\nThe only suggestion that I can give, and I will bump it up to 5 stars if it happens...... SHUFFLE BOARD!!! Bring in a shuffle board and all will be well!", "business_id": "W41CEzdKJe8wdDB-Rd6KJQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YZHCm5e-d0wu9ssUIipexw", "review_id": "RufPLKvrg9FDa0BHXvtJ2w", "text": "Thats right 5... One of the best dive bars I have ever been to... Food is awesome and  CHEAP!!! Free pool during most days, at least every day that i have been...STRONG drinks!! CHEAP beer!! What else do you want??? BEST OF ALL, Sign on the wall says \"NO TWEEKERS\"!!!!  Classic....", "business_id": "W41CEzdKJe8wdDB-Rd6KJQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mqyH3CqjMufsm5FccDrjLA", "review_id": "r7mUn5KQkXs7PEzA3DrVjA", "text": "This place is called East Side now ... but still shows up on my blackberry as The Breakroom.  They even still have signs inside the bar referring to it as The Breakroom. \n\nIts really not as scary as it looks from the outside.  But I will admit it does look at bit scary from the outside.  The 'no tweeker' sign is awesome :) Its a big place with lots of pool tables and apparently good karaoke, although I was not there for that.  The bartenders were really nice and you could tell everyone in there was having a good time.  We drank rootbeer barrels (although the bartender didn't know what they were she was really nice at trying to make one for us) \n\n$1 PBR on Sundays! And other really great specials throughout the week. *** and they even have hooks under the bar for your purse*** totally won me over with that... such a necessity but such a hard thing to find in dives.", "business_id": "W41CEzdKJe8wdDB-Rd6KJQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ay9H1RpjbBkaiXGxfh7LaA", "review_id": "LuetOsBJ0dcff7gX2wCqhQ", "text": ".... where the deer and the antelope, and the cowboy, and the old fart, and the cholo, and the crack ho, and the cool NY bartender, and the karaoke star, and the parolee all plaaaayyy!\n\nSeriously, this place is a melting pot... a United Nations of the thirsty, hungry, and hungover.  At first, I was afraid that at any moment some kind of fight was bound to break out.\nNope, everyone seemed to know everyone. I'm sure if I were able to visit more, I'd get to hug and air-kiss that cool bartender too!\n\nWe visited this place a couple of times during our visit, and at both times I felt both comfortable and nervous. Now, that's a real dive bar for ya. I kid, I kid.  \nAlthough this place is indeed a dive, they serve food - burgers, pizza, cheese crisps (open-faced quesadilla, or Mexican pizza as I like to call it), deep fried mushrooms, fries, etc... Oldman had a chili-cheese burger, which was just the right size and messy, but not too messy - a two-napkin kind of burger. I had a deluxe cheese crisp, and I have to say, I don't know why I haven't made my quesadillas this way (topped with mushrooms, red peppers, and onion). They have a few pool tables, which were always in use, and Karaoke EVERY night. If you're in the area, I recommend checking this place out, especially if the NY bartender gal is working!", "business_id": "W41CEzdKJe8wdDB-Rd6KJQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SY_8H1hLKfi_hVxxYfBzTw", "review_id": "gjuX3FeVI3SB7f-k-bWHZw", "text": "wow...New York City, Chicago, LA...could have been any one of these cities inside this friendly bar. Definitely a mix! Melting pot of working America, different backgrounds, races, incomes...(no Ferraris in parking lot)...Tanya was great bartender and works most nights, a real gem, friendly, warm, and even carries a tune Karaoke as she pours drinks! Country is her sound. A lot of regulars I figured out after almost not going in...but once in... they all were friendly too me. Pool tables with tournaments on wed, sat, and Sunday, tables were in great shape, they said the owner was a state pool champ and loves his pool tables. Dart boards were not in use but looked new. Chilled glass with my draft beer, tried \"the bomb\" burrito, can be shared, large, 6.00, really good, beans, beef, toms, lettuce, onions, sour cream, excellent salsa, and covered in cheese, what a deal, but need BIG appetite. Karaoke host was nice and organized, a lot of talented singers in phoenix, Charles was really good doing easten Corbin, another guy was raised in choir and had all applauding after \"Mrs Jones\", told my wife she should go, just go in group if all ladies as I felt fine after settling in, has a lot of TVs and one large projector screen, like 8' x 8'...don't let this REAL human storybook scare you away, \na\nmust read!  4-stars for sure, enjoy!", "business_id": "W41CEzdKJe8wdDB-Rd6KJQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FYsAZu6zAD0aCGqg4T7eJw", "review_id": "3O9oYTCVy3EkvhuMulf5dA", "text": "I have been here to many times to count over the years and just never thought to Yelp it because it is just such a nice hiding spot. It is a larger neighbor hood bar where most everyone knows each other. \n\nThey have plenty of televisions, and a very large area to play pool. The bar is a bar! It has everything you could want unless you are making six figures a year and want something crazy. If you are looking for short skirts, loud music, and $12 drinks, this is not the spot for you. \n\nIf you want to just relax and post up to a bar, check it out.", "business_id": "W41CEzdKJe8wdDB-Rd6KJQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8dM2BWhZU6Zj0JKCG3E1wA", "review_id": "SM7C7PpLiR7BcfHBe-UC-w", "text": "My boyfriend and I recently visited this bar because we just moved into the area. The moment we walked in the bartenders were rude and unfriendly. They asked for our       IDs and they were whispering and rolling their eyes at us even though we are both 23. We ordered a pitcher of beer and both of the bartenders went into the back to get glasses and came out with glasses that were sticky with lipstick and seemed as if they hadn't even been washed.  We didn't even end up drinking the entire pitcher since the glasses and pitcher were so dirty and sticky. No matter how close this bar is to us we will never go back. They were rude and wrongly rude and disgusting to us", "business_id": "W41CEzdKJe8wdDB-Rd6KJQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "HZeFzs42f0iGaA-sP_hUnA", "review_id": "-Ik1Af2H8n_BXh3jQPa8-A", "text": "Forget the frou-frou \"best in the country\" BS hype. You know were I'm talking about. \n \nThis is as close as you can get to real pizza downtown-ish. All they are missing is the red checkerboard tablecloths. Red Devil could be in Anytown NJ or NY and fit right in.\n\nNo Rays are nearby... Red Devil is a close 2nd. Their wings are great, too, as is the lasagna.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "OYpsdMcpdCdlkknpgpFMLA", "review_id": "KsuDoDgA-jGWVqLPOuLqow", "text": "This review is for the take-out window at the original Red Devil restaurant. I grew up in this neighborhood and have come here since I was a wee lass. I remember begging my mom to get out of the car so I could stand in front of the pick-up window and \"help\" her carry the pizza to the car. \n\nI still come here because the pizza is amazing, they always have a large cheese & wings combo on special, they make their own super-chunkily-creamy-delicious bleu cheese dressing and the guys who work at the pick-up window are super-sweet (even when it's blazing hot outside, and inside, near the ovens). Sure, you have to remember a random number they give you at a moment where you'll never be able to find a pen or something to write with in order to pick up your order (like Carolina's), but it's still my favorite pizza complete with a chewy, delicious crust. Enjoy.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wAm7i46tiGxSlxwTp4shjw", "review_id": "MSt4-ur7QAha7Uv5Jj_6sQ", "text": "Been going to Red Devil for years.  Always know what you are going to get here.  Good Pizza, sandwiches, wings and more.  The service is great and the prices are reasonable.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "N-D-d1Z4UybdlkK1HxlNPA", "review_id": "KbVYwk2QiKiV5b1M88bnww", "text": "Red Devil catered a Junior Classical League (for students of Latin and Greek) lunch for our annual convention last month. Getting the food was one of my responsibilities and I had considered deli trays and had also looked at a few other catering places on line. All I knew is that I'd sooner die than call Fazoli's (who has often catered this lunch before). So it struck me suddenly with about a week to go- Red Devil! It's Italian, so it fits the theme, and we have always had a good meal there when we've gone. \n\nI stopped in to see the GM, Doug, and he took my order, assuring me that the portions listed for the hotel pan sizes I was getting are generous- I was feeding teenagers, after all, so I had my concerns. I was relieved that they could easily and pleasantly take my order so late in the game. They dropped off the food at our location on time, hot and fresh, and they even brought the napkins, plates, and plastic-ware. \n\nThe food was a HUGE hit with everyone. The first pan to be emptied was the meat lasagna, followed by the chicken lasagna, and then the veggie penne pastas, one with chicken. The rolls were fantastic, and they even gave us plenty of real butter. Even the salads were by far a bigger hit with the kids than I had expected. And Doug was right- there was plenty of food and lots of people went back for seconds.\n\nBest of all, when I gave the receipt to the treasurer of the organization, she was shocked at how low the price was, since last year, Fazoli's had cost close to twice as much! There is absolutely no comparison between the two when it comes to quality.\n\nI would heartily recommend Red Devil for your catering needs- as well as for dinner. My colleagues and I have since fielded many requests from attendees and their parents for the name of the restaurant and we will continue to use them from now on whenever our convention is in the Phoenix area. Gratias vobis ago, Doug and Red Devil!", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "fhV21-QB6n402-J9vR-7cQ", "review_id": "D4uCWWF8hQBw1xQseZtrKA", "text": "Red Devil has been around since before dirt was invented, and there is a reason: it is GOOD.\n\nI love love love their bruchetta.  It is, no hyperbole, the best in town.  I don't know where they get those tomatoes, but I have never tasted a bad one there.  My mouth is watering just thinking about it.\n\nPizza=to die for.  Amazing.  The hubs and I usually split a white pie, and never regret it.... well, if you don't count the regret I feel that I over ate!\n\nWe have tried the entrees, but we always go back to the pizza.  It is really that good.\n\nGo to Red Devil - what have you been waiting for?  Have some bruschetta.  Go home full.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "rAfN_eXc7PvtISk2ZIZfGQ", "review_id": "qRSQbLgbHx0v_wlBnKfLAQ", "text": "If you like an \"uncomplicated\" dining experience with the entire Family then Red Devil is for you. I have been going there for years and one of the reason why I like it so much is because it is a place you where don't have to worry about bringing little kids.  The traditional \"Mom and Pop Atmosphere\" makes this place a great escape from the franchised world. \n\nThe wings are great. I just have one caveat: If you have never been there before: Medium Wings translate into Mild Wings, and Mild Wings translate into Barbecue Wings. Personally I prefer the Medium or Hot Wings.  Nevertheless the wings are great and the pie is no-nonsense style Italiano. \n\nThe Red Devil is overall a great place (perhaps can be considered a Phoenix institution) where you receive plenty of food at a decent price.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "ZrUZtLgLOn15v2NIZl-oKQ", "review_id": "VBP9ceHTaV8yFkUm7s5cLg", "text": "So, for more than a year, I drove by this place on my way to work but never checked it out. I wasn't sure what to make of a place with a walk-up takeout window. Last night, I followed a group of friends there for a late dinner. Didn't try any appetizers. I just split a 14' Italian special pizza--sausage, green olives and fresh garlic. The pizza was pretty good, not spectacular but definitely a couple steps above a place like Mamma Mia's whose pizza has a fast-food quality at times. Red Devil is very generous when it comes to toppings, at least on this one. I am an olive lover but haven't had green olives on pizza before. I enjoyed olives in every bite. But if you think olives are just okay, you might have found it a bit much. The pizza was kind of big for two people and with tax, it was about $18. So, I'd say it's fairly priced. \n\nI have to say that the service, more than the pizza, would draw me back. Servers who think of the little things before you even ask are much appreciated. We had a party of nine and our waiter was super patient. We also brought a birthday cake on the premises, which they allow. Our waiter started clearing all our plates and silverware and before I could ask, he said not to worry, he'd bring us clean plates and forks for the cake. He also saw someone with a camera and asked to take a picture. He just gave off a genuine vibe of being helpful. I would definitely consider it if in the mood for something casual but not carbon-copy fast food.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lND1_sIXaA1GYDxVduyMsA", "review_id": "BD4NQDwMoV_yE74SjsK-tg", "text": "Very boring pizza, if you don't like garlic, oregano, any spices, and think ketchup is pretty good then this is the spot for you.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 21, "useful": 21, "cool": 23}, "user_id": "4lkTIhTuMhLprQprGlTRlA", "review_id": "kJ_4x-LrOwDhcFIajvoPcA", "text": "Man-oh-man, this place is da bomb! \n\nThe So and I came in on a Wednesday night after slamming a few Long Islanders at the bar next door, so we were geared up for some serious grubbing. We were seated immediately and greeted by our server Alberto. Wow, this guy had a golden personality and was working his station like a champ. He was making great conversation with every table and attended to us like royalty. \n\nWe ordered the fried zucchini & mushroom plate and a medium pepperoni pizza. The friend zucchini and shrooms were very tasty and we were provided plenty of ranch for dipping. \nOur pizza was delivered to our table still bubbling and with a warning from Alberto, \"Now you two take it easy, this pizza is Super HOT and I can tell you from experience because I no longer have the roof of my mouth, Enjoy\". So I lifted the toasty-melty-saucy slice up to my face, hoisted it into my mouth, sank my fangs into it, and almost fainted with pleasure. I swear I could hear Lou Rawls singing in my ear as I worked my way down the slice to the crust. \n\nThis was one hell of a Pizza and a great price to boot. Dinner (Appetizer, Pizza, and Root Beer) for two under 20 bucks. I may have to give in and be a repeat offender next week. Oh well, I'll just tell them the Devil made me do it.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GubdNFoDAsiwE6bWIr97cQ", "review_id": "7xs_XgLBUIFXcuMMLqBLrw", "text": "I guess I am the only one who is not impressed. \n\nAbout 40 years ago when my parents decided to torture us and move us to AZ our relatives took us here. Not much has changed. Not that it is a bad thing to remain the same. \n\nWe after going to see the Chihuly exhibit we decided to stop here for dinner. \n\nThe two women who greeted and served us were fine I guess. Timing when you put the order in to come out when salads are eaten would be nice, but what the hell. \n\nAntipasto Salad .........................................................Small $7.95 Large $10.95 \nArtichoke hearts, fresh Roma tomatoes, pepperoncinis, black and green olives, provolone cheese, Genoa salami, red and green bell peppers, radishes and cappicola. \n\nWe ordered the large for four people. This salad was a joke, three small artichokes were found, less than one full sheet of cheap cheese and salami were used and no Roma tomatoes. perhaps a half of a radish was sliced in to it and a bunch of lettuce all for $10.95 \n\nGus and I shared a medium: Red Devil Combo $17.70 \nPepperoni, chunky sausage, onions, mushrooms & green peppers \n\nThe taste was OK I guess even though the onion was the part I would throw away. But the crust was like shoe leather. I have all my teeth and could not bite through it and the knife too had one hell of a time cutting it . \n\nOur Friends ordered something else; what I do not know. \n\nThe prices here are much too high for the quality,", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rK3e_J8VcBtrvo75aOCpSQ", "review_id": "KU8jt6rYvu4vnklKmu-Huw", "text": "A favorite for lunch when I worked in Tempe.  Good pizza, although it had to grow on me.  The first time I tried it, I wasn't crazy about it.  But then I found myself craving it.  Definitely different and definitly tasty.  However, I had a HORRIBLE experience with the eggplant parmesan here.  It was just glops of cheese and really bitter eggplant.  One of the worst dishes I have ever eaten at any restaurant.  I'm not one to complain about my meals, though, so I picked through it and left the majority.  On a really positive note, the waiter asked me if there was something wrong with my food.  I replied, \"Oh, no, I'm just not that hungry.\"  He insisted on asking if I wanted something else, and he took some of the charge off our bill when it arrived.  So that was pretty cool.  Word to the wise... stick with the apps and pizza here.  Eggplant parmesan, not so much.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0w2i4-YkTGfnW9yhDBortg", "review_id": "oQLebo1r1SaDTEnJblkrog", "text": "It's easy to make a mediocre Pizza, but oh so difficult to find the right tasty one.. Well you can find it at Red Devil.. there's not much to say except for that fact that the peeps are friendly, they offer quick service, and delicious pizza that is sure to leave you satiated.  \n\nWhy should you have to wait 3 hours for a pizza at that other place?  I'm sure it's great, and hopefully I'll be able to try it some day.. but Red Devil is probably equally as good when you're hungry for a slice.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QBiZh0QPjW1KMU8qxWY2cQ", "review_id": "MM_tnkBTYpTko0wMl1Wclg", "text": "Pizza is fantastic -- simple cheese pizza with basil.  Perfect.\nServers are great and very friendly.  If you're in PHX, stop by this wonderful gem of a restaurant.  Very close to the airport, and they have a convenient takeout window.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ut6ZnfCCtz6JWInwzjdk7g", "review_id": "KGL3c5UyXrGw3YOrTbl4Mw", "text": "Been here once and it was really good.  Tried the eggplant parm and it was fantastic.  Hoping to go back to try other menu items including the pizza.  Service was pleasant and friendly and food arrived quickly.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hGitwL2Ixiq3C6mJyQrlPw", "review_id": "HMybH10gVV3V6iP8tQHtXw", "text": "Just had the best meatball sub ever from here, take-out. This place always has people picking up and dining in. Old-school Italian still appeals.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "saLlX6WK6rSy6eShPxnkzA", "review_id": "5dlhzRcK_JoRiugfvP8rKA", "text": "After recently visiting La Grande Orange in Phoenix, La Bocca in Tempe, and The Parlor in Phoenix, I can honestly say I have had much better pizza than Red Devil. \n\nFour of us came here last week for a birthday dinner, and I honestly just wasn't impressed. We ordered the Italian Special and the Greekfest, and both were overloaded with toppings and falling apart, and overall not too flavorful. Olives were everywhere, and if you are only a partial olive fan, it isn't too great. \n\nPlus side- the service was very good and I had a cup of the soup that was decent.\n\noverall probably wouldn't come back.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IrwWKJ6hfDfcblSv2VKrpA", "review_id": "7Sv8g8YrKRFH3br8IUrD7Q", "text": "My girlfried had heard from a friend that this place was great and that was exactly like New York pizza.  This pizza is not like any NY pizza that I've ever had and if it were, then NY pizza would not have the good reputation that it does.  The food was awful.  I literally had to force a second piece down my throat even though I was starving.  \nThe service was great, but no amount of waitstaff attention can make up for the crap coming out of the kitchen.  There are so many better pizza restaurants around that there is no need to upset your stomach at this place.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "UjHF6BmQH0uKrpN4zzZVwA", "text": "Alright, I'll admit I've been driving past Red Devil for a decade now and always wondering what it was all about. It was always busy, seemingly always open, and really odd looking enough that it drew my interest. \n\nAfter all these years, I finally decided to try Red Devil only because it was time I actually stopped, and I had a craving for spinach and artichoke dip. Upon walking in, it was obvious this place has been here forever. It's a relic, and it probably hasn't been remodeled since, well... ever. They still have the light up signs for hte order numbers, and the entire restaurant feels like a cave. It's reminiscent of all those old school Mexican restaurants you find scattered around town with no windows, etc. We were friendily greeted twice upon entry and seated almost instantaneously. The crowd was mixed, but one thing everyone had in common is it was almost an entirely blue collar lunch break crowd. There were some people from Honeywell, and some contractors, as well as some teachers. \n\nThe appetizer spinach and artichoke dip was very tasty... if not a bit overly greasy but with the right amount of fat, salt, and other artery clogging goodness. I ordered the lunch special small cheese pizza, and at the table was also a small white pizza. The red sauce pizza was average, with a very sweet sauce, a tough crust as if it had been made earlier in the day but overall a \"it's low quality but oh so tasty\" kind of taste to it. The white pizza had no olive oil, no garlic, no anything outside of breat and cheese. It was cheesy bread, make no mistake. \n\nOverall, I thought the food was average if not slightly below average, but there is something about Red Devil that made me feel comfortable here and welcome. The staff was friendly, there was no sense that you were being judged... it was just a good happy experience... with sub standard but still acceptable food. I walked out the door under $30 including tip for an appetizer, two pies, and two iced teas. I felt it to be very reasonable.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "OAWop7e3tUzl-kt3-OwPIQ", "review_id": "vOhIJGY2EcDWLb9CLpmPSg", "text": "I remember my first red devil experience vividly. It was almost 5 years ago. I was having one of those typical really crappy IT industry days. The NOC was slammed with calls and of course all from the worst of the worst customer wise. My manager at the time says he has something to make the day better. Takes off for about 45 minutes. I didn't know what to expect... hookers? blow?... no.. its a huge pizza and a giant pile of wings.\n\nHoly crap these wings are AMAZING even with the steam effect you get when you take out wings. They are super crispy and sauce is the baseline hot/vinegary/buttery awesomeness by which  I measure other wings. Their ranch is absolutely amazing and they are not stingy with it. Enough left over to dip pizza in afterward for the ultimate in glutton. I always go for the hot but their other flavors are good. If  you want a real treat just ask them not to sauce the wings and get a few sides of dipping sauce. The teriyaki they coat their chicken in for their oriental salad makes a GREAT wing dip.\n\nThe pizza crust is super crunchy and has an amazing flavor, cheese is nice and greasy, and the toppings are good quality. The sauce is a little flat but I can look past it considering all the other pros.\n\nIf you are lucky enough to dine in the wings are even better and they will serve you these delicious pizza bread rolls. They tear like string cheese and are always fresh. Sometimes they come right out of the oven mmmmm.\n\nI have never once encountered a rude server. Service has always been at least 3.5 stars.. mostly 4.5 or 5. This is just a fun place to go and a great family restaurant.\n\nThis is a valley icon/staple and has been around long before I was even a thought. Apparently we have some family history. This used to be my uncles college stomping groups and Tee Pee used to be my dads. Guess love of the local grease pits is hereditary.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "vdUZGFjrsRQWAstcp3XsGA", "text": "Went for lunch with a friend. We love the quick, hot, and good lunch. She had the chicken parm, it came with a salad and pasta. She was super happy with the food. I got the white pizza with sausage. It was good, but I was missing the tomato sauce on my pizza, so I guess I am not a white pizza girl. White pizza = cheese and oil olive. I love their classic pizza = cheese and tomato sauce. It was more than enough for lunch. YUM. The server was awesome, love her.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tE6VVy1iAKjkvdP-QxjMxg", "review_id": "dwFfJNDeJRgKxB1KzVjneg", "text": "I have ordered Red Devil's pizza and wings for takeout for years now, but today was the first time I dined in the restaurant.  We started with the potato skins which were served slightly overcooked and without any sour cream, which Red Devil does not carry.  (Really? Who serves potato skins without sour cream).  For our entrees, I ordered the baked lasagna and my boyfriend ordered the double bacon cheeseburger.  I only took about two bites of my lasagna which was so overloaded with flavorless marinara that I could not bare another, and my boyfriend only ate about half of his double cheeseburger that looked comparable to a McDonald's burger and tasted like a \"slightly better quality school lunch burger\".  These three items and one Pepsi cost us 32 dollars before tip.  All in all, we left hungry and forty dollars poorer.    We will not be back for anything but the occasional pizza and wings.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1F5G7Tdo14xzsGyISkHDvQ", "review_id": "ZlWSRXjlzatbex6gyQLfEQ", "text": "Phoenix has some absolutely amazing Italian pizza joints. And when I'm in the mood to spend some extra money and wait a while I go to them.\n\nBut man alive! Red Devil is pretty close in terms of quality and it's a lot more laid back.\n\nDuring our last visit, we sat in back. The space has several nice little tucked away areas so everywhere has a nice private feel. Our waitress was really nice and accomodating and was with us in just over a minute.\n\nSome of the fancier drinks were recommended, but we were content with just plain old lemonade. Just the right balance of sweet and tangy.\n\nThe bruschetta arrived quickly fresh out of the oven. The oil and tomatoes were spilling over the top and had a very rich flavor.\n\nThe Italian pizza was just right temperature wise and the green olives added a nice salty kick to the sausage.\n\nThe prices are reasonable. The staff is great and the pizza is delicious. \n\nPlus we met a 6 year old in the parking lot who claimed to be a princess. How great is that?", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kXT3pVtElactR8nFmeLbbg", "review_id": "3pkUlNZruydo7HLhoxuuoA", "text": "Good for cheap Italian food", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mLLs3IXeRISGZONoflEo3g", "review_id": "kdLiPargFMQ95nxjOOERhA", "text": "Tasty pizza. Reasonably good beer selection.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UuOYE5McVFfmzkZ4bRGLPA", "review_id": "vfVcgFosP7wl9FDzwkr-4A", "text": "This is another place that is commonly suggested by friends that we end up going to, only to be disappointed afterwards.\n\nIts a loud, boisterous sprawling place with a bar and plenty of large tables. Service is pretty good, and they handle large parties well.\n\nThe food...is uninspired and bland. The bread is commercial (not made in-house) but pretty tasty.\n\nThe red sauce is...pretty bad. Its watery and seems to have no spice to it, certainly no detectable garlic or oregano. The pasta was overcooked and the minestrone (supposed to be a specialty) was uninspired.\n\nThe veal parmigiana was HORRID. Pounded so flat that frying made it tasteless like a piece of breaded cardboard, covered in cheese and that tasteless sauce. The spaghetti side was forgettable. My wife's fettuccine alfredo was watery the first time and too thick the second, and both times gritty.\n\nNext time we're dragged here I'm going to try the pizza, which actually looks good...they'll need to impress me quite a bit for me to ever actually suggest this place on my own.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Df_GDATOdDbdS9Z0aEHK_w", "review_id": "Wz29fl27tBG3Z3T4Ou-oiA", "text": "I didn't eat the pizza, so I can't comment there.  I sampled three dishes.  My friend ordered eggplant parmesean, and that was tasty, but I've had better.  My husband and I both ordered pasta dishes.  The pasta itself was ok, but I am a big stickler for a good sauce, and this didn't fit the bill.  I expect my marinara sauce to have some tang, and not taste like jarred tomatoes with no spice.  It almost seemed as if the joint had toned down the sause to ensure it would be more palatable to the masses.  There are much more delicious places in town, but the service was good, and you could bring your entire family here and squeeze them all in.  If you're simply going with your spouse or a friend or two, I'd give it a pass.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 8, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "AYGHNy8gPxl2Q-etTT3hZw", "review_id": "Mfl3L8SAZz1JUrK6v_RtAA", "text": "(This review is for take-out service)\n\nMost people have a 'go-to' list of their favorite comfort food places, and emergency list that is used when you need tasty, predictable, and reliable. \n\nRed Devil Pizza is at the top of my list for great NY style pizza. Forgetting fancy pizza, this place offers really tasty pizza, at a good price for what you get. Red Devil uses quality ingredients, and doesn't 'church it up' (with apologies to Joe Dirt).\n\nIf you are ready for an extra treat, ask for your pie to be 'well done', that gets you a bit of char on the crust, and takes it from good to great. The guys behind the takeout window work hard to make some of the best pie in the 602, so enjoy!", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7C-jyTrOX-iJ-MrSJuh-8A", "review_id": "5ohVYGrFIliqBEqNW_oShQ", "text": "You can either dine in or wait outside and order at the order window that is situated outside. While you waiting you can either get a drink at the bar inside or take a short walk to the other bar connected to the restaurant in the back. The waiter service is always great every time I have come here and we always sit in the back in the larger part of the restaurant. It is kinda divey in here as there are no windows, it is just a brick built restaurant and the general atmosphere is dim. However this is good comfort food, the pizza is so good and they use quality ingredients for everything. They also make their own beer which was surprisingly pretty good.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XDVABSG5JRXry3Dm45vnyA", "review_id": "PAin-eE4svgufpW-4BQ7MQ", "text": "Have been to red devil on a number of occasions and have enjoyed each visit. If you are not a fan of waiting for a table or waiting for a while on your food, don't stop by Friday nights. The place is packed. It you like white pizza, this place is worth the stop.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9bP3urjM__IP5csFh9ZsuQ", "review_id": "UixD-oA9C-8W6nm0FYpLdw", "text": "Went to Red Devil with a few friends to experience their wings and pizza.  I was not impress with the food at all.  My friends liked it but for me the Pizza had a cardboard taste to it.  I'm from Chicago where Pizza is Pizza and this place did not do it for me.  Sorry!", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Xz1w0h7wDI22IZKi-CnrHA", "review_id": "cUPlcoMQdyLxMQQbXYzNkw", "text": "Best place for pizza & wings, hands down!\n\nIf you're looking for awesome wings and very good pizza, Red Devil is the place to go. I'm not too sure if this is the original Red Devil, but it's very vintage. You gotta try their special that they have which is the 20 wings with a large pizza for like $25 bucks, I believe? Can't get any better than that. Their BBQ sauced wings are amazing on a dish. They're known for their perfect ranch sauce and fresh dinner rolls. I'm not big on hot wings, but my dad devours their hot wings every time we go, so they much be good! \n\nGreat place to go and always great service!", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "xg4AdOGHFxJyWByFbG8stA", "review_id": "mkPRiugJs7lz1VyNToAIEg", "text": "The hostess didn't acknowledge us, she just stayed on phone while we stood. Finally someone came from the back to seat us in the nearly empty restaurant. I said \"Thank you.\" She instantly shot back curtly, \"I can dish out attitude too!\" Taken by surprise I retorted, \"If you think that was attitude you've never seen attitude.\" Believe me, there wasn't any intention to give her attitude, after all she helped us as soon as she saw us, so I was happy with her. In any case, it was an unprofessional way to deal with the situation.\n\nIt took about 10 minutes for our actual waiter to come to ask us what we wanted to drink. Still he answered our questions well, even if they didn't turn out to be 100% factual, he helped stear our decisions. There were spicy honey wings that we were interested in, but I can't stand the chilli vinegar taste/smell of buffalo sauce...I asked him, \"Is it light on the buffalo and heavy on the honey?\" he answered yes. INCORRECT. Probably the strongest buffalo tasting/smelling chicken I've even been close to. I had to push it further to the other side of the table to keep my eyes from watering.\n\nOh and Faux news...err I mean Fox not-really News was playing on the TV in the bar :/\n\nLame. I'm not going back.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "LqgGgWi3FLHBViX9tmZ9sw", "review_id": "NSFgJN-huKmWcASHt_cP5Q", "text": "I could stay with one star, but the thin crust for a pizza is worth a 2nd star. \n\nRight away when we arrived, there was water spilled in the floor, we waited and waited until we had to go and look somebody to \"sit\" us. When we left, the water in the floor was still there :O.\n\nPeople comes here mainly for pizza. SERIOUSLY!?? I stick to my Humble Pie. The rest of \"italian\" food seems overpriced and I had to take a look around to other tables to confirm I was not missing anything special. Improvement is a word they should review each day.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XJcd__v9MOSWdI-PHL1i9Q", "review_id": "H8u2GOzsiUdFgMQiuZTEXA", "text": "Meh. Ok pizza. Mediocre salad. Liked the rolls, and the service was friendly and very prompt. Not in the best part of town, and seems to be a pretty old establishment.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "kffxYQVQsEpF1DVlQlcGCg", "review_id": "SMidJWf4KZoGbnkT-VM2GQ", "text": "This place has been here since 1960. A really good restaurant,with really good food. On this trip we got Pizza and wings to go. You call in and they have it  ready in 15 to 29 min. The pizza crust is really great. I always love their Pizza. It is one of the best  in the valley. We got 2 types of wings hot and BBQ. Both were fabulous! There is not a lot of parking in the lot because, it is so popular. So you may have to park on the side street but, all worth it.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "F6QsMoJdvtohlbnST-fDyQ", "review_id": "lzrmfz27CPIcYmwfqNm01g", "text": "Loving this place since 1991. It has been here since 1960 though.                    Always great food. They truly have the best Pizza in the Valley they still hand toss the crust.                                                                               Which makes a huge difference.   The wings are fab,as well as every meal we have ever had here.   To Go orders are also great! I love eating inside because, it has a wonderful Italian ambiance that is old school and natural. it reminds me of the East coast restaurants.   Parking is a little tough. Always busy ,so you must sometimes park on the road , but well worth it.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "N7s6F9294fO6qZz4Vyef3A", "review_id": "xldWj1m25WzxRZQhSB7JwA", "text": "Pretty good Pizza & I am from NJ.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2Yh1kRX52QHKzY2vP_jVQQ", "review_id": "JAefI21blGvP4RxuWqHsBg", "text": "My god I love this place. It is totally old Skool, dark wood everywhere, hasn't ever been updated since opening decades ago...but there is just something awesome about the pizza. And they make some pretty good wings as well. Bonus points for always being able to get in without waiting!\nI find the McDowell location substantially better than the north location due to the classic atmosphere and for some reason, it just tastes better.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IhbboazAqdNxz9tg5T2rkw", "review_id": "C0_rHYMPryXZgJCBU2P0Rg", "text": "This place is a good fall back place for my husband and me when we really don't want to have to think about what to do for dinner. Whether it is pizza or pasta dishes, it's always good and satisfying. The wait time is usually too long even when you see a lot of empty tables, but that is my only complaint. The servers are always nice and pleasant. I've been at least a dozen times and have never had a bad experience.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AmCgnISliebEOoJuebWAqA", "review_id": "AcnOTrhy56sUWVFYw-XE5w", "text": "I must start by saying I only order from this place and have never sat down to eat, but I have been here several times. So if you are looking for a service review you won;t find it here, this is simply on the food itself.\n\nI love this pizza. It is one of my favorite pizzas in town. They are not close to me but I always make the drive to get it. What I love the most about it is the crust. I am a chewy yet crispy kind or crust gal. I love the chewyness of the crust. I love to get a side of ranch and a side of the hot wing sause and dip this pizza in. Mmmmm my mouth is watering just writing this. The wings are damn good too. I always get the hot cause I like the hot ones. They are fried not baked and taste oh so good. I have also had the bbq ones and they are tasty as well.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wVSGZN8d3ao4ad97kEDzYg", "review_id": "T-p_MBb-ZyQ0gEEs0BmmcA", "text": "Hidden gem. The food is great - consistently! Classic, old-time atmosphere. Very family friendly. Love it!", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "u8Ikf_-QcT5NNut-4DvqlQ", "review_id": "89S1MhAChXuIEBAIAeOlfA", "text": "If you didn't give Red Devil 5 stars, something must be wrong! Red Devil is by far the best pizza and wings hands down! Gotta love it, i live in California now and I wish there was a spot close to my house with wings and pizza like Red Devil. \n\nJust ate here this week since I was visiting Arizona, I came home a happy camper! :D", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E57RFTo6aps4wYzRYwsH9w", "review_id": "sRX7HvwZhR0BtjdSgTxXmQ", "text": "Excellent pizza, regardless of the toppings. Wings are good, with a variety of sauces to choose from.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Z02XdD0muEz2FFQKPERMYQ", "review_id": "Nf3UZ-2Cfuu7Oebuota8rg", "text": "BEST CHICKEN WINGS EVER!  And the PIZZA is good too!\n\nWe used to go to the Red Devil way out in the West Valley.  Now that we have moved downtown we finally decided to give the original Red Devil on McDowell a try.  I was surprised and I'll just say \"what a great place'!  Our server was Jenny . . . very pleasant and didn't hover over you.  We had our usual \"Supremo\" all meat pizza (pepperoni, sausage, canadian bacon and hamburger).  it was so good and tasted so close to what we had grown to love at our old stompin' grounds.  But the chicken wings were the star of the show.  Wings don't get any better that this.  Crispy, hot and I dare you to eat just one.  I'd go here just to order the wings to-go.\n\nBy the way, there is a $5 off coupon on their website.  $5 off any order of $30 or more (so get it before it expires).", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZUx-B52hGRhmeUDVukmjrg", "review_id": "Mg_wOJfA3ir1tGA5pn_PsA", "text": "It's been a while since I have been here but I stopped in with mom the other day, so I figured now is a good time to give it a review. \n\nDecent pizza. I like the thin crust. This is a thin crust pizza that needs to be eaten with a fork and knife. Not crispy enough to pick up. \n\nThe servers were very affectionate. By that I mean they called my mom babe and me love. I thought maybe it was just our server until I heard the server at the next table refer to her diners as sweetie and hun. Not a bad thing at all. Just kind of funny. And sweet. =) \n\nSo if you are looking for someone to call you sweet nicknames while eating good pizza this is the place for you!", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BuwjlU6D4kcs1aGo7wSM4Q", "review_id": "XakHM23EobVXmAf86k5C6A", "text": "My dad used to work down the road from here oh, (hack cough) 40 years or so ago, when I was ... wait, I'm dating myself. Stop that Janet. \n\nAhem. Anyway, our family ate a lot of pizza here over the years, and I'm happy it's still here. I like mushroom and  black olive pizza... my dad put sausage on his half. Of course he's since had quintuple bypass surgery but I'm quite sure it had NOTHING to do with the pizza he consumed. No, of course not.\n\nI'm  also quite sure we never had pineapple. I wonder when that showed up on the menu?\n\nMy mom used to eat eggplant parm,which was covered in marinara and gooey cheese, and my brother would eat a mountain of cheese ravioli. I remember the portions being really big. And I remember the garlic bread as being pretty good. \n\nI'm headed back here next time I'm in town with my kid so she can check out where grandpa used to take mommy. I love it when places  have been  around longer than I have been.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HpxGTDm60d9JapjN36JFSQ", "review_id": "ceOMBsFpXQsoubeyxm5j4Q", "text": "This place rocks! Great service, awesome food, and comfortable atmosphere. The prices are reasonable.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KJAAyET1BqtQ5HQkjoJa5g", "review_id": "W5mG91qJJs44QZHtI39AvQ", "text": "This is my first \"yelp\" so hopefully I'm doing this right. ;-)\n\nI've been eating at Red Devil (both this one, and the one in Tempe) for years. I much prefer this location over the one in Tempe. (The Tempe locale just seems to \"not care\" anymore about customers or quality, in my opinion.) Anyway, met a friend here for dinner last night, as we wanted Italian but not too pricey and not too \"chain\". We settled on RD. We got there about 5:30 ish and the parking lot was already full and had to park in the overflow lot on the west side of the restaurant. [Tip to newcomers to this restaurant: Red Devil shares their parking lot with the bar next door and their take-out window is very busy with pizza orders. Get there early or settle for having to park in overflow lot or on the street.]\n\nWe were seated quickly and our server took our drink orders right away. It was busy already so we didn't mind the wait to take our food order, but when he did, he was polite and got it right the first time. He was attentive to our needs and my wine refill, and all around very pleasant. I ordered Spaghetti and meatballs. It was good, but the sauce was a tad bitter from what I remember. It almost had a \"vinegar\" taste to it. However, it was still edible (I was famished) and so I ate it. My friend who had the linguine with marinara said the same thing about the red sauce.  a bit on the bitter side, but \"okay\". \n\nAll in all the meal was fairly good, and our server was as attentive as he could be on such a busy night. My only complaint besides the marinara being somewhat bitter, is our server's demeanor once we paid the check. I opted to treat my friend if she would agree to leave the cash tip. (she did). She left 20% of the bill's total, and our server, after taking the final check, seemed upset. He took several opportunities to walk past our table and either ignore us (to see if we would like more water) or to glare at us. I found that unprofessional and odd. I guess he was expecting more? Either way, we will probably come back another time to try the pizza again (which I remember is terrific). Just hopefully we don't get another waiter who behaves like he did after being paid.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "paFAm3Ym7rls7vilYXM55g", "review_id": "eYCFfbbZ62Bsod8Ip6B6Jg", "text": "Damn good pizza! A little spendy (hence why I didnt give them 5 stars) for what you get but regardless, the pizza is pretty damn good. The wings are decent, I think there baked instead of fried and the sauce seems a little weak. They often have a 25 dollar special which includes 20 wings and a large pizza or some kind of 2 pizza wing combo for around 40 dollars. I'd recommend this spot to anyone looking for some family fun times surrounded with fun people and good food.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S9qy8xQiixNauHVAl3JONg", "review_id": "DkweE3fFTh-lYvx8lLJR9w", "text": "Summary:  Middle of the road Italian food.  Decent price, very large portions, weak on flavor.  Zero atmosphere.  Good service.\n\nThe wings are solid, and good for a group to share ($27 for 40 wings).  The honey heat wings are better than the original flavor wings, but both are above average\n\nThe salad is standard bagged mix greens and bottled dressing.  Move on.  \n\nThe pizza - decent crust, but totally lacking flavor.  The cheese, sauce and toppings amounted to nothing.  Better than domino's (what isn't?), but lots of better options for checkered tablecloth style pizza.\n\nEntrees were huge.  Chicken Parm was crisp and moist but again had no flavor.  The red sauce was also just plain and the side of pasta was overcooked.  Another guest got the Chicken Marsala and there was agreement it was better than the Parm.\n\nThe room is barely decorated and unmemorable.  We got there at 5 on a Sunday and the place was packed full.  My party of 8 was squished uncomfortably into a table against the wall.  It must be noted our server was extremely nice, prompt and thorough.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fFzmJeDxH6a8T0pfLAdmJA", "review_id": "Ltd20Nqj8f83pi_wdfbp9w", "text": "This is a good pizza place. My friend suggested it and then my boss suggested it, so I had to try it. Yes, Yes, Yes, and one more Yes. I have now been there 3 times. pizza is a thinner crust. We always get the Greek salad along with a pizza. The prices are also reasonable. They get really busy though, so be aware a wait will happen.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kIvt3XxQF1W7hBr1-LpCsQ", "review_id": "IeCwgZwsEPWvM35_Ep9EuQ", "text": "Ordered a large pie for carry out took less than 20 minutes.  Service was great.  I love the crust because it's got a little chew to it and it was thin and crisp.  I would go again try the dine in menu. I loved what I ordered pepperoni, sausage with extra cheese.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JFRGxm4uRXQoZxWU7NdVEg", "review_id": "mgE8jPx9H5n5wVfxk18Sug", "text": "I was just recently introduced to this place and I am addicted. They have the best wings and ranch sauce! I also was a fan of the pizza. If you are not into eating in the restaurant they have a super easy pick up window and you get to watch the guys make the pizza while you wait. The only thing that sucks about this place is the parking. However it is good when you see a ton of cars in the parking lot you know you are in for a treat. I have not had any pasta but will be trying it soon.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s5XBIeR6g12dSJGak6-B7g", "review_id": "9Jc0Sf71duZ550i2uLtk1w", "text": "This is my FAVORITE pizza in the world!!", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "iO4lkNBHE_SvSly_w5lCDg", "text": "I've been going to this Red Devil since I was a kid. I remember my Dad used to know one of the guys who made the pizzas in the front of the restaurant. Anyway, I went by Red Devil last night to pick up a pizza after getting out of continuing ed at 8:00. I had ordered a half cheese half Mediterranean pizza (spinach, ricotta, garlic, tomato). The pizza was 16$...a little pricey, but not for a specialty pizza. I brought the pizza home and unfortunately it was on the cold side (always a hazard when picking up a pizza) and they didn't include any crushed red pepper in the box (I guess I should have asked). Anyway, the pizza was good, but it was a bit too garlicky....and from me, that is a statement (I'm a huge garlic lover). The garlic stayed in my mouth after brushing my teeth so strongly it was hard to fall asleep....kind of a funny thing. Anyway, I will probably return here, but it isn't at the top of my list for pizza.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mLIMfJRCThNX5o_mAofYYw", "review_id": "atG7h5q1Ljgtm-nU0pjgHw", "text": "This restaurant has been in the same locations for 55 years... and the decor kind of shows that although you can spot attempts at remodeling here and there.\n\nWho cares!  Even though this place resides in a seedy part of Phoenix, the food and service is absolutely outstanding.  I can't state how good everything was and what a tremendous value it was also.\n\nOur server, and every server we saw which was many, were very pleasant and had no trouble saying \"You're Welcome\" in response to a Thank you.  Crazy how many people in the service respond to a Thank you with \"yeah, no problem\".\n\nFull bar/wine/beer.  Drinks poured deep and pricing is fair for a restaurant.\n\nOn the darker side for atmosphere and also a tad warm.  Dress lightly.\n\nTV's with sports on all over but no sound so it doesn't disturb you.\n\nNow the pizza...\n\nWow!  The waitress told us they've been using the same Pizza ovens the entire 55 years and the recipe for the crust has never changed during that time.  I believe it... when something is right, don't screw with it!\n\nOutstanding pizza crust with an excellent crunch on the outside with a chewy texture and no crumbling of crust to the table.  A very large selection of toppings too.  I decided to be a little unconventional and went with Red Onion, Hamburger, and Green Chile.  Outstanding!\n\nThese guys are going on my Pizza LIST.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9SZBVZ-mxebOVa1BlWFtWw", "review_id": "U93d-MGa_1PrsIEJ3Lwjng", "text": "I can remember riding along with my grandma to go order a pie from Red Devil's takeout window.  Seeing the guys hand-toss the pizza dough in the air was always mesmerizing to me as a kid.  \n\nTheir pizza crust has not changed, though I'm not sure they still hand-toss the dough anymore.  But its still nice and crispy with the prefect amount of chew.  The price is about par with Streets, etc.  \n\nOnly thing that sucks about Red Devil - The Parking Lot.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9YNnUlW6l50013kxmlZHmw", "review_id": "UbgCLlmp7PVnIBPQXxkvmg", "text": "Let me start out and say I've\"ve been a long time customer of \"The Devil\".  My friends and I have spent thousands over the past many years..... BUT on Monday went there on Aprils Fools Day and my friend and I ordered for lunch \"The Pizza and Wing Special \" and ONE Soda and a glass of water .... Let me add that we ordered TWO Toppings on the pizza .... Pepperoni and Sausage .... Food was good and I am one NOT To Complain But Give Compliments  as I know it's a TOUGH Business to \nbe in ...  At the end of our meal I asked for the check and it was for OVER THIRTY- FIVE DOLLARS for ONE PIZZA With TWO TOPPINGS  And TWENTY WINGS and ONE Soda ..... As I looked at our check I mentioned to my friend \" no wonder the place is empty.\" Back in the day this place was packed and all I Know there are many other choices out there to spend thirty-five dollars for pizza and wings .... Oh by the way that Thirty-five dollars DIDN'T include the tip for our server .......", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gQMuqiadl4WXnB58fljphw", "review_id": "1kMjDXszeOIswsSo-0F9pw", "text": "Seriously the slowest experience ever! There were four of us really early...the restaurant was pretty much empty. We ordered three entrees and four desserts (It was so early that I was still full from lunch!) Anyway, they bring out our desserts first! We kinda all look at each other and the waitress takes a cue and says, oh the food isn't ready yet so I thought I would start you off with some desserts. Okay, cool, we will take it. We ate our desserts and were still waiting for our food! It was nuts. We went in for a quick bite and it took 2 hours! Haha and flagging someone to get us our check was darn near impossible. Oh and it is in a sketch part of Phx. haha!\n\nThe food: Their Tortellini Alfredo was good! I think that was my fave of the entrees brought to us. None of us tried their calzones or pizza, but we were close!\n\nTheir desserts: They only advertise one...their trifle. It is good, but not damn near as incredible as their version of the pizookie! I had a friend who wanted to make a baby with the cheesecake and their brownie with ice cream was respectable. Save room for dessert here...and just get the pizookie! Yum!", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qeXJI6SRHkFFskCQ0RvGXg", "review_id": "7Ixq01n3SUjkL6Tljd-q2g", "text": "I have come to this restaurant more than once, and ordered the same thing-loving it every time.  It is the Sicilian Pasta.  Do yourself a favor and try it.  Delicious chicken and pasta, spinach and artichoke hearts.  Awesome.  I am Sicilian, and this place is awesome.  They also have delicious bread rolls with butter.  If I had the money, I would eat here daily.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Br9mpMhkVunsp8Un5GpYWA", "review_id": "8yd_zc55KVEv8fXg0_vRMQ", "text": "We wanted some quick take out and decided to hit up Red Devil las night.  We got a sausage pizza togo.  Honestly it was just ok, I wouldnt say anything amazing, but not horrible either.  Pinos on central is our first choice and Red Devil wont win out over Pinos.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z0MnldeToXMOWPMIRi3bzQ", "review_id": "JO9VKxY933m-QOho3Xpnxw", "text": "I love chicken wings and this place catered to my \"special\" needs on how I like my wings.  Multiple sauces on the side and extra crispy.  Wings came out just how I wanted them and they were very tasty.  Together with a couple of glasses of beer that the bartender recommended, I was set with a good dinner.\n\nDefinitely will be back.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YPKyc9Hv3-b8v6GlagEplA", "review_id": "drOdp-RcqNvBmffw42lD0Q", "text": "The manicotti's marinara is flavorful and tasty however, the pasta itself though is dry and overcooked. I've tried it both while dining in, & take out and they are essentially the same. The Portobello ravioli is inedible and gross with the pasta far too thick and pasty to be enjoyed. The accompanied sauce was just more of a magnified flavor of mushrooms which repelled rather than delight this diner. This sauce should be 86'd altogether and replaced with a more appealing marinara. The restaurant itself is tired and old and in sore need of upgrade and redecoration. The service is very s-l-o-w but cordial when you get it. All in all, I give Red Devil 2 stars as they are living in the past and are in dire need of upgrade; menu, building & service. Their long history is one of the only positives which attract me.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YfzyL0BptFNp1XH0N70-iw", "review_id": "dKZp-SkPH8jEAsxgLKo1tg", "text": "Wings were tasty! Pizza sauce had great flavor! Worth trying.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_Ne1ZIVsyjAM1xnUE9J9Dw", "review_id": "0eppfOGR-oEkRAvRZ3chgA", "text": "I was here with a friend on 4th July..\n\nThe Mushroom Ravioli was real good, flavorful.\nThe Chicken Romano was not real good. the flavor was deep fried right out and the sauce reminiscent of movie theatre butter..\nMay I suggest pan searing the chicken and rethinking the sauce...just saying", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "E5qFR0RBQBoXx8FbrOkdbw", "review_id": "b04z5jKdmkoMY3pgX2o7kQ", "text": "I was really impressed.  I had not been in years but it was on the way home.  I got one of those last minute \"can you get a pizza\" texts before I left work.  This was right on my way and the pick up window made it super convenient (although having never been to the pick up window, a sign would have been nice so I didn't look like a dork going into the restaurant).\n\nThe pizza was great, and my little picky eater who never likes anything other than cheese pizza said she wants the meatball and olive pizza again.  High praise.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RQMqfU7kVO5F3tKAru-HrQ", "review_id": "c_4nu8UHvIMHckPm6CnEZA", "text": "This is a neighborhood favorite.  The dining room has a vintage charm that accompanies the recipes that have an old world taste.  The pizza is always piping hot, cheese that is like liquid, crispy crust, fresh toppings that seem to be made just for you. \n\nAlways ask about the special. We get the pizza and wings special when available.  The wings are always crisp like a they were flash fried.  The sauce base is a BBQ sauce instead of butter like many chains.  \n\nThe service is always attentive, seldom do I have to ask for a refill or other item.  This makes Red Devil a must for our birthdays, date night with other couples or just some comfort food.  Great bang for your buck.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hIaNop5Vxu2iAP01WHcXzA", "review_id": "WRQx6U4vh8vw1psDfZb0yg", "text": "Love this little place. Food was great and prices are good. Although its a little dingy it seems like a place where they have \"regulars\". Our waitress was extremely nice too. Would definitely come back. Chicken parmesan was great and the mediterrean pizza even better. Very quick service and portions are huge!", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "k4-6lakq7t3kCgbvPxcuvg", "review_id": "wsCYuYZahAYX3NqorZis-w", "text": "So I came to Red Devil not sure what to expect and I left a big fan.  \n\nI ordered a glass of their house Riesling and was duly impressed with the bargain glass of wine.  It was very fruity , with just the right amount of dryness.  \n\nMy husband ordered a large, thin crust cheese pizza and I ordered a spinach and strawberry salad with grilled chicken breast.  Now I am not one to brag about a salad, in fact it's very, very rare for me to even order a salad, but that night a salad made sense so I went ahead.  Man, am I glad I did...  It was the most amazing salad I've ever had.  EVER.  The chicken breast was a quality cut and grilled perfectly, and the salad greens were flavorful and crunchy and the strawberries were sweet, fresh and delicious and the whole salad was dressed in an amazing, light and tangy dressing that was almost non-existent in appearance, but exploded in flavor on the first bite.  I can't explain it better than that.  It was just the freshest, most flavorful salad ever.  \n\nMy husband enjoyed his cheese pizza quite a bit as well, but he still found room to steal about half of my salad off my plate too!", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z_oLMK1JWOZYNgjxHGVWjw", "review_id": "omBKBw1s2ePKCVbNINW8WA", "text": "We have eaten here before and its one of my girlfriends favorite places and even though I am gluten free, I have always been able to manage in the past even though they don't have a \"gluten free\" menu.  It was a friday night and we didnt have to wait to be seated which was amazing.  Our server however was very poor.  When i asked her about a gluten free menu (it had been over a year since i had been here so i figured i would ask just in case) - she replied with \"we dont have anything gluten free\" .  I rephrased the question.. No we dont have anything gluten free.. I asked.. Salad? She replied oh yeah i guess that is gluten free.. so anyways.. I have been gluten free for a couple years now so i can pick out things i know i can eat and what i cant.  I ended up ordering.. Salad - no croutons please... of course, the salad came out with croutons... i sent it back asking for one without.  \nWings came out after entrees... \nfood was mediocre at best.  \nJust really not what i have come to expect.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hJjO-Z8Nu7-WUd1rChnigQ", "review_id": "eCCytqS1xSqVriEqKYisAQ", "text": "This restaurant meets and exceeds expectations in flavor, atmosphere, service, price, and overall dining experience.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zjm_iiqrU1BECBNxBb9wKQ", "review_id": "m4d27dG7Y-w0qxxWHmxVog", "text": "This place is a diamond in the rough. Not a place I would drive by and be like \"I want to eat here\", however my boyfriend wanted to try it so I went with him. All I can say is this place has the best pizza and wings I have had in Phoenix. Great prices, always drinks specials, and  the service is awesome. We love this place! Definitely worth a visit.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "c19G_RuvKS_DYAQxBgierQ", "review_id": "TtkWI9zN2p9Ca4XfrJ3QyA", "text": "I used to go here a lot as a kid. It was kind of a tradition for my family to go there after Phoenix Giants/Firebirds games. Or was it before the games? I don't know. Anyway, as a kid, it was my favorite pizza. Then we lost the Firebirds, and a few years later I moved to Los Angeles for school, and I went several years without going here. In the last two years, I've finally made it back to Red Devil on a couple occasions.\n\nThe restaurant is just as it was when I was a kid, right down to the old-school arcade game in the corner. And the pizza tastes the same too. And while it's still very good, I've got a couple favorite pizza joints in L.A. that edge it out. Still, when I'm in Phoenix and I'm hankering pizza, I don't know of a better place to go to satisfy the craving.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Vjaakbsp9eeOLChcrNwl8g", "review_id": "h9WznUJoIagIfdp6jQ8dfQ", "text": "I love this place...best pizza in Phoenix- hands down! Wings are amazing, service is always phenomenal. I simply love this restaurant. I have to admit that I may be a bit biased as this place holds a lot of sentimental value to me. My family and I have eaten here for years and years. At this point- 4 generations worth, that I know for sure, have dined at and loved Red Devil. My husbands favorite is the sausage and artichoke pizza- while mine is the Red Devil combo. We always split an order of medium wings and get bigger then we know we will eat- pizza so we can have some to bring home. \n\nThis restaurant also does well balancing the \"family friendly\" with the \"date night\" crowds. I will say that we live much closer to the Mesa (Tempe?) location and have gone there 4-5 times...completely not the same. Yes, same-ish food, but the other location just simply does not have it like the McDowell one. Dont waste your time at the other one- just go to the McDowell location and enjoy!", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CYHX8nnPoqclfWSsl1JWnA", "review_id": "qLk5X8SOdORfZvSiPYsFhw", "text": "This place has been open for 50 something years. Now i know why its still open. Haha. Man oh man oh mannnnn. Boy was i wrong about this place. My friend took me,  after bragging about it for months, I just have to goooo. So..... we had the delicious fried zucchini, to veggie pizza, lastly to the baked pasta.  Everything was on point!!!! Okay, I know the fried zucchini is really bad for you, but what can you say. Yolo!!!!!! Lolz. It was mouth watering. Even the ranch was rich. The vegetarian pizza was amazing, I loved everything about it. The crust was crispy and thick. The marinara sauce was sweet and it was just perfect. Bell peppers,  onions, mushrooms and olives. ( of course I had to pick the olives ) :))\n\nThe service was wonderful, great atmosphere. Cute little homey place. I like it.\n\nI shalllllll come back.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hJjO-Z8Nu7-WUd1rChnigQ", "review_id": "P4xqtpiW5nT_yAzqvy40hQ", "text": "Can you believe we got a table on Valentines day? I'm an idiot since I don't celebrate holidays but Red Devil doesn't take reservation.\nI had the stand by spaghetti and italian sausage. My friend had lasagna.\nAs usual the service was excellent and the food delicious. The 40 minute wait went be quickly since we already had so much to talk about.\nThis is just a great local spot.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xd2NSzXpCiX9O1PYO6b2hQ", "review_id": "kT220jy3o2w9Owo9lGZDcw", "text": "Oh man what can I say!! This place is the bomb!! It's nothing compared to the location in the West side of town (where I live). My Bf is tired of this place since I want to come at least three times a month. Who can get tired of Red Devil's...right. The pizza has a thin delicious crispy crust and the wings (extra crispy please) are a home run. I've also tired the pasta but always come back for the pizza and wing's. Oh and yes they have Pepsi!!!!", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dDyZeelG8n7D6kHltu7QIg", "review_id": "Y3E_7MRHecQyQWSRIxm8Lw", "text": "My husband and I recently moved to the area and we were looking to try a new place.  I came across this place while looking at yelp reviews.  On a Saturday night my husband and I went to try this place.  We were really impressed they had a to go window so we didn't have to go inside to order.  We ordered a pizza with half cheese and the other half had sausage,  bacon,  and pepperoni.  We also ordered a small cesar salad and half order of buffalo wings. The food was done in 15 minutes.  Really quick service for a Saturday night.  The pizza was pretty good. A little too greasy but overall it was tasty. I like the crust on the pizza. Also, the ceasar salad was really good. I really liked the dressing. My husband ate the wings and he said it was pretty good. Not too spicy and good flavor.  Overall I was happy with our food.  We will definitely be back to try something different.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RSfT-7e8gD-NRq0BHbbwsw", "review_id": "tMbYSIBZyVVmNygP_pbllg", "text": "I would recommend this place to anyone who loves pizza and wings. Price is pretty good, not ridiculous like some Italian restaurants. Bring your friends!", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7jGjHur8N4XBJu9ylMPA5Q", "review_id": "d1cVt-YX4Xj-KVNwAFrWHg", "text": "I love this place. Wish we had one in Houston. I go every time I visit phx. Large with Xtra sauce, Pepperoni, sliced sausage. Excellent every time", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RyX1dtn2eACiehBSj7rxEw", "review_id": "yRLCqDThTis66bmk9SKIww", "text": "We were driving around trying to find a new restaurant & came across Red Devil. We took it as a good sign that the parking lot in front of the restaurant was completely packed & the extra parking lot off to the side of the restaurant only had a couple of empty spaces. When we walked in, we were promptly seated & the first thing we noticed was that this is very much a family-style restaurant.\n\nAfter taking a look through their menu, we decided to get the fried zucchini & mushroom combo for appetizers and the barbeque chicken pizza for our meal. While we waited for our meal, we were served two rolls with butter which were good. The appetizer was also good - crunchy breading & not greasy. The barbeque pizza, as the previous items was good too - lots of barbeque sauce, chicken, & onions. Some bites tasted a little burnt so it was nothing to rave about. We ordered the 10\" size which had 6 pieces ... I'd say this was the right for two if you're hungry & also get appetizer to share. Lastly, we finished off with snickers cheesecake. I personally wasn't a fan of it, especially compared to other cheesecakes I've had in the past.\n\nOverall, the impression was that everything was just good ... Nothing great that you'd rave about to friends & family but nothing bad either; we're undecided whether or not we'd go back.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "lUWE7yEkkpj-Sq6dKUQhew", "review_id": "ebacpAGhw2Q299TuYdHvHg", "text": "Let me tell you about my little friend the bruschetta.\nThe skinny \nI can't comment enough about the bruschetta it's a little slice of heaven. Not to gas you up so much I am not a big fan of bruschetta so I never order it, on a date night with my gf she ordered it and to my surprise they brought a good helping more than my gf could handle and wow! The bread was nice a toasted with a garlic cheese butter and they add fresh cold chopped tomato with fresh cut basil with a little olive oil. The pizza is great sauce taste as it should and they don't use the generic cheeses and ingredients, plus they always have great specials online and on social media. The wings are also great big and tasty with lots of sauce which I find it comparable to long wongs med sauce. \nThe bad\nPretty common thing for me with parking but this is particularly a bad area to park and not the greatest of areas especially at night have seen some seedy people. \nOverall this place is a Phoenix staple and great for dates I would recommend it.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NsYFQ2wiA5IAkUwX6n6F1g", "review_id": "9WGltCjf5v7oAQIRo2NZuA", "text": "Let me start off by saying that I've been going to this location for 30+ years. The only food I order here is the bruschetta,pizza and wings. They have a pizza and wings special for $26 and it's the BEST pizza in town. I've been to the other locations but for some reason the pizza and wings taste best here. I live in the far west valley and I make the trip all the way to east Phoenix to enjoy their pizza. If you're ever in the area I would recommend the pizza and wings special to anyone.", "business_id": "PEHJjxdw11TGFma9Zhz3ng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hi2zlTWwrbf4UjI2sICX2g", "review_id": "mMho770w3Z2RWGiggwAGhg", "text": "Personally, I'm more drawn to the unit and less to the immediate location.  \n\nBefore moving to Phoenix from Chicago, I reviewed hundreds of places online and multiple places in person.  The unit I'm renting is through a condo owner and is complete with stainless steal, tile, granite, track lighting, etc.  It's an updated unit but the community is still very nice.\n\nThe immediate location isn't very \"walkable\" (pedestrian friendly) but the Phoenix metro is so auto-centric that the only challenge would be getting home after a night out in Scottsdale or Tempe.\n\nSolid unit at a great price - bottom line", "business_id": "PsO7ilfx0aA9SgcAqA4New", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "J9wVWg6HZ8hDA8L3v3EAcA", "review_id": "ZjjnOhsUWy9829SnWik1lA", "text": "I have lived at Riverwalk now for about 3 years in a purchased one bedroom condo that I am still in love with!  Its about time I wrote my raving review!! \n\nAbout the Condos: \n- Both one or two bedroom condos are very spacious\n- Very large balconies\n- Outdoor storage space on the balcony\n- Built in bookshelves\n- Large windows for lots of natural light\n- Tall ceilings\n- Large tub/ shower- perfect for relaxing bubble baths\n- 3rd floor condos have a wood burning fireplace\n- Nice large tiles in the kitchen and bathrooms\n- large dogs and other animals are allowed\n- gated complex\n- pool and hot tub\n- work out facility \n- covered parking spot and some garages available for extra $\n\nOverall the condos are wonderful! Most condos have been upgraded with granite counter tops in the kitchen and bathroom.  Also, most of the appliances have been updated to stainless steel.  In addition to the tiles in the kitchen and bathroom, most condos have either carpet or have been upgraded to wood flooring.  In all honesty when I was first looking at these condos they are similar to the neighboring complex, Red Rox.  However, Riverwalk has larger balconies and their exterior is painted a nice neutral white and tan, compared to Red Rox, which is a red and green color and always reminds me of christmas.      \n\nIn addition to the condos, I feel the location of these condos is fabulous! Located right on the border of Tempe and Phoenix; and Scottsdale is less than 5 minutes away.  Papago Park is right across the street for nice scenery, hiking and biking.  The Oakland A's baseball stadium is in walking distance for Spring Training games.  Also, the Phoenix Zoo is about a block away, next to the Botanical Gardens.  Right down the road is the Marquee Theater, the light rail, and Mill Ave.  Very easy to get anywhere you want to go from these condos!", "business_id": "PsO7ilfx0aA9SgcAqA4New", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uzTmh1jCveKLvUjcfN-PQA", "review_id": "rHOZSKab689l06ICi4UVig", "text": "This is truly sad... because it was a nice apartment before this all happen. \n\nI never had a problem here. At all. If anything broke Frank came... and we never hassled him too much because things rarely broke. I had a parking situation with another tenant but that's another story. The parking spaces are VERY close so it can be a problem if people DON'T know how to park.\n\nThe problem came in when my apartment flooded... because the apartment above me flooded. She has about 2-3 inches of water and RIGHT before I went to bed one night it started... my smoke detector kept going off, and it was super annoying so I told my BF to take it down and we can call Frank in the morning. As soon as he took it down water started to come through it... that was already a huge sign and I no longer felt comfortable sleeping that night... but I was still going to try because I had to work the next morning. Soon after others started going off around the house and actually started to leak... I then called the hotline to get Frank out because something was seriously wrong and I didn't feel safe. No one would answer the hotline, I got nervous because by this time my whole apartment was leaking through whatever it could get through everything except my room and bathroom was leaking. It was so bad that bubbles started forming in my walls... anyway I called the fire department and they saw it said there was nothing they could do but we should try to call the hotline like we didn't do that before... the went upstairs to check the apartment above because we all figured it was something upstairs. They banged on the door and she came to the door, apparently she was sleeping but her living room was a mess! The fire department told me it wasn't safe to stay in my apartment that night. I knew by this time I wasn't going to get any sleep nor work tomorrow. Frank FINALLY came with some big vaccum and basically tried to blame her for the problem and vaccumed her apartment. I asked him to call the manager Joyce and he basically WOULDN'T! We then decided that we will stay at a hotel until tomorrow which is what we did. The next day she basically tried to refuse to give me another apartment saying that we needed to wait til ours was fixed again, but we went back before we talked to her and it was horrible the smell was bad and I started reading reviews online saying that the whole complex has leakage problems! I even read deeper and it just turned into a nightmare. I had to threaten to call the state before she gave me a new apartment. And get this it's smaller! But I STILL paid the same rent! She made me sign another lease for my last month and that was that. I was never late with rent, always kept to myself no problems and this is what I get. I would advise against this apartment but if it's last resort make SURE you have renters insurance and that you understand your apartment MAY flood.", "business_id": "PsO7ilfx0aA9SgcAqA4New", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "7GC9fVWKa4a1ZmBGLH6Uww", "review_id": "-tjz6v8oN5VM2cs0fwOQEA", "text": "As you may or may not have read in my profile, this was the venue where I attended my first concert. It was Tiffany - I was about eight years old, the opening act was a magician (oh, you heard me), and I spent the entire last half of the show crying in the bathroom because it was too loud.\n\nsince then, i've seen such awesome shows there as Modest Mouse, Fugazi, The Violent Femmes, and the Warped Tour. It has seating, but I've never attended a show where it was assigned or ticketed seating - more like grab a seat i fyou want or go down to the stage and stand. \n\ndid i mention the stage spins? pretty rad, so you never have a bad angle, and i remember for the modest mouse show being blown away by the fact that they had two drummers with full drum sets and watching them rock out close up for the first time really ever. the bar area and bathroom (where i hid out from the teenage screams of \"I Think We're Alone Now\" is in this downstairs basement type area. \n\nall in all i like going there for more well-known bands that aren't huge. it's the perfect size to feel like you're still at a show, and not a mile away watching the action on a screen.", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "iF6iGI2eIsRPf6Sl3Ff-1A", "text": "Great place to see a show . . .\n\nAside from the spinning stage, which is obviously pretty rad, Celeb Theater makes my favorites list because of the acts it manages to bring to town. For being a relatively small place, they pull their weight and then some. \n\nI am still riding high after seeing Muse here a few months ago. I went with two friends and since the whole venue is open seating we walked in and wandered around looking for seats. This was a struggle, since my friends were 6'6\" and 6'8\", respectively, making me the short one at 6'3\". By a miraculous stroke of luck we ran into some good friends that were saving some space in the 3rd row and they let us slide in. The people behind us weren't all that excited, but we shimmied into the aisle a bit so as to not be such an obstruction. \n\nLong story short: keep abreast of shows at Celebrity Theater. Good acts come around, and you will want to be there to see them first hand at a place like this.", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "_XUNM6F2GdujOYPeXy-n_Q", "text": "Celebrity brings some pretty diverse acts into Phoenix.  I often hear about acts only after I've missed them because these aren't folks who are being promoted to the gills by their record companies.  You might have a week filled with Lyle Lovett, a mariachi festival, Cyndi Lauper and D.L. Hugely.  Jazz, funk, Tejano, R&B, Gospel, Punk, Classic Rock and comedy.  You name it - it plays it.  \n\nThis is one of those places where it's actually true that there isn't a bad seat in the house.  BUT - it's important to know that some shows will not play in the round, and some will actually use a backdrop.  I've even been to a show where they roped off part of the seating so we could only sit in one area.  I've only been to a few shows here that were open seating - most of them have been reserved.  Though a few of those were only assigned by price - inner level one price, outer level was another price.  \n\nThis is an older theater and seats are kinda tight - but it's not too bad.  Just plan to get cozy with your neighbor.  The other cool thing about the place is that there is a little bar/nightclub feeling in the area outside the lobby area.  Full bars, often some good music playing.  Folks often getting a bit more social.  \n\nFinal note - you  know how when you see a comedian you shouldn't sit in the front row?  Well, we Celebrity you shouldn't sit in the first 5 rows.  You are RIGHT THERE and they can see you far too clearly.", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 8, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "VKiWDL608wBRQtk05ts59g", "review_id": "p9C-xxragn0Cw9NDlQSBSQ", "text": "I saw Heart here with my wife on 7/26/07.   It was our first concert here -- and we had a blast.  \n\nEven pushing 60, Heart puts on a great show.  The 'theater in the round' concept made it all the more awesome.  \n\nThere are a few things I wish somebody had told me ahead of time, so I'm going to share them with you now:\n\nMoney:\nPlan on having cash on hand for parking, concessions, etc.  Tickets can be picked up / purchased from the box office with a credit card.\n\nParking:\nParking at the theater is $5.  Cash.  Get there an hour ahead of time to get a good spot.  Pull through in the parking spot so that you can put your car in 'drive' when exiting the spot.  Choose a spot that is well lit if you're going to an evening event -- you're not in the greatest part of Phoenix.\n\nFood:\nI'm not sure if it's entirely obvious from the 'show nearby businesses' in Yelp, but there are NO RESTURANTS nearby.  When you get down there, it will be fairly obvious why -- you're in an industrial part of town.  Plan on eating ahead of time, or bringing your dinner with you.  \n\nGear:\nThe theater doesn't let you bring backpacks in, but will let you bring a purse in.  (I personally think it's a double standard).  I was a little disappointed that I had to pack my backpack in the trunk -- I would have left it at home.  \n\nSeating:\nI'm a big guy -- about 6'4\" -- and the seating IS NOT FRIENDLY TO LARGE PEOPLE.  At all.  Seriously.   I literally could not fit into my seat -- my legs would not fit.  Luckily I talked with an usher, who directed me to a red-shirted supervisor, who made a spot for my wife and I in the handicapped section.  The people who made this accommodation for me were very friendly about it.  I was told that in the future, I should actually instruct the box office to give me tickets in this section, or in the front row of the rear section (there is only a bar in this row -- so it would be more friendly to my legs).\n\nFood at the venue:\nThey have a full bar with premium brands, Coke, wine, Budweiser, Bud Light and many imported beers. Also, pizza, hot dogs, popcorn and other snacks are also available before and during shows.  So if the line is long before the show (and you can stand stepping out quickly during part of the event) you'll get a MUCH shorter line during the show.  You might even get no line (like I did).\n\nWhat I liked best:\nThe best part about this place is its intimate setting.  I know people have mentioned that before -- but it really can't be overstated.  You might have seen an act before -- but not 40ft away on a rotating stage.  \n\nThis place will definitely give you a night to remember.", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "12gL0eYjIoZ4YSdaqGXVeA", "review_id": "PtIfW547XBT4qjYCPfhlaA", "text": "Nice intimate venue for watching a show. Last saw Stephen Lynch perform here and was great. There is pretty easy access to beer, and the bathrooms leave a litle to be desired! Seats were fine, and parking was easy (one big lot)!", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "Dv5GYAmbpP0R2L9IGA5bkg", "text": "Disclaimer: This review is based upon one and only experience with the venue... \n\nScene: April 2007.\nReason: The Shins\n\nINCREDIBLE. \nThis venue offers an intimacy that most don't, including places like the Marquee, Clubhouse and Rhythm Room. Which, if you think about it, is ironic since at Celebrity, you get to call dibs on some pretty amazing seats. Don't expect to be able to see the band, though, if you decide to sit. The entire crowd stood the entire time The Shins played. (Word to the wise: wear comfy shoes!)\n\nMy only beef with Celebrity is that they don't bring enough acts to Phoenix that would have me doing 15 cartwheels in excitement. But, when they do bring in somebody, like The Shins, it's worth every penny and every second of my time!", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "DJ6WKdZzmYoF6qr6_YhQ6g", "review_id": "aFjUgw1S_ml9dNgpd_YIyQ", "text": "This place sucks.  I didn't even go to the concert I had purchased tickets for - because I had really just wanted to see the opening act.  \n\nUnfortunately for me, the opening acts changed and I was never notified- even though I had purchased the tickets via the website and they had my email address.  The night of the concert I realized the band I wanted to see wasn't playing and basically- the people at the box office told me \"tough shit\".  I talked to someone on the phone, and after the woman I spoke to treated me like crap, I went to the venue and another woman at the will call window treated me like crap too.\n\nThey both cut me off, told me too bad and recited something like \"you bought the tickets for the headliner, not the opening act\".  Which very well may be true, but their attitude sucked.  It sucked so bad, I would NEVER GO BACK.  Not even if Madonna played there and it was her last concert ever.\n\nAnd I love Madonna.  Luckily for me, I contacted the band I wanted to see on myspace, and the band Manager emailed me back right away letting me know they would put me on the guest list for any concert I wanted to see them at.", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HFIuj45MwNx-cJkTamazSQ", "review_id": "X_i68DoADPcS9ib55DDGGQ", "text": "I went to Celebrity Theatre for the first time and saw Cafe Tacuba. Loved the theatre, and also loved that there were seats because I for one can not stand for 3 hours straight!!Also, it keeps some space between you and the crowd which is one thing I do not like about other theatres. \n\n loved that the place was kept at like 50 degrees. Often times it can get so hott with so many people all in one spot and with all the lights and such, but they did a great job of keeping it cool..almost too cool at times I was a little bit chilly. \n\nYou will need atleast $5 for parking !", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "E5QyEU6FCQwnTys0S73zNw", "review_id": "McnmGy3RVj33W-TjUihzVg", "text": "i saw Katt Williams here awhile back..show sold out, so they booked a second performance that night..let me just tell you..cluster fuck on parking.\n\nthis place is already pretty shitty to park at.. but umm. try getting out, when the next round of assholes are trying to get in. NIGHTMARE CITY\n\n3 accidents and a quick escape by the shear recklessness of my will did i manage to get out of the parking lot within 20 minutes. meh. i wasn't involved in those accidents thankfully...but i might of caused one of them hahaha. oh well. venue is pretty cool with the round stage that rotates..but the drink cost..stfu. i'm flaskin this place next time..or i'll tape a camelback to my inner thigh.", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZKuevUayT2eqkGNrJm2nAg", "review_id": "3zEUOthNBWk22au8hACP-w", "text": "This is going to be a quick review. \n\nI LOVE seeing shows at the Celebrity. It's small and intimate. The parking is quick and easy every time I have been there. And $5 for parking isn't bad at all. The sound is always great. \n\nIf a group you like is coming to the Celebrity.....go. Just go. You'll be amazed at how close you are to them. There is NO such thing as a nosebleed seat at the Celebrity. \n\nAnd, yeah....there is absolutely no leg room in the seats.....but it just gets you THAT much closer to the stage and the act you paid good money to see.\n\nCheck out their website....find a show you want to see....buy tickets....go...and have a blast.", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9mjItdXixKECanLV6RBIrw", "review_id": "5043svG9goOdc1MjFi42kw", "text": "This place is a relic from the 70s. The seats are uncomfortable, but the circular shape allows for great seats no matter where you sit. I saw George Carlin, Dave Attell and Lisa Lampanelli here and all were great shows on account of the intimate arena-seating configuration. The circular design feels friendlier than the traditional \"square\" set up, making it feel like the performer is amongst the crowd, rather than before it. It also has convenient smoking areas and places to buy cocktails and refreshments.", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "deYK-oHDMXFSxYNQFL4JrQ", "review_id": "6QVDq522JwHj6fWG5wzg5A", "text": "Yay! Really great venue to get up close and personal to see any acts that you may like. Everything from jazz, to comedy, to hip-hop has been absolutely wonderful here. Not the classiest selection of snacks, and not the most scenic surroundings, but who cares? You are within shouting distance of the artist, that's pretty cool.\n\nThey recently dropped the fee for the parking, so yay for free parking too! All in all, a great venue.", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kJyR4gT1pfCcNjEY9-YMoQ", "review_id": "OPqDALWyEqnj9gR3tmsRFg", "text": "went last nite to see the great george jones... first stop the will call window for my tickets i gave the guy my credit card  and drivers lic. he handed me 2 tickets and off we went i new i had ordered a isle seat and down near the stage when we were pointed to our seats they were up from the stage and in the middle........i told one of the ushers and he summond a manager/head usher i told him the situation and he took my name and said he would be right back he returned a few minutes later with the right tickets and apoligized..........great service.........when we did get the right seats we were behind the band........ my wife said oh great were behind the band then he informed us the stage rotates........cool...........great show......great venue... highly recomended   ALSO HAVE THER OWN PARKING LOT VERY CONVIENT PARKING....IN AND OUT", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "f5CqKZlqK9Sox9z9wuooCQ", "review_id": "otVoDMEH7sTdiP_Jv4MQSQ", "text": "Celebrity is one of the better concert venues in the valley.  Sometimes the stage revolves and other times they do a 3/4 house show and it doesn't.  Either way, good place to see a show.  The bar downstairs is decent, friendly bartenders.  Dodge is probably my favorite venue but for smaller or mid sized concerts/acts this is the place.", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qABKRj1ggJmtvrL9FMFtuA", "review_id": "cEr7E0vYqKW9Nn-FSUIN3Q", "text": "I came here years ago to see Henry Rollins Spoken word. (Totally awesome by the way: five stars.) The seats here though were absolutely HORRENDOUS! Now I'm 5'11\" so I'm used to not having a lot of leg room so I'm used to sitting sideways so my knees aren't banging into the seat in from of me. Here, legs to the side and I'm still rammed up against the next row. It was like being in a three hour yoga pose. \n\nI have never before and never since seen rows of seats so close to eat other. Only my sister in law could sit comfortably and she's 5'1\". Come on Celebrity Theatre, just a couple more inches. Size really does matter. If anyone told you otherwise, they were lying.", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eEo1W07PkjR0jLRkMF5m1g", "review_id": "Pp5Huyt72s3z0qynpg2Ytg", "text": "The only reason they dont get 1 star is because I understand they aren't accustomed to the heavier side of music and prolly panicked a bit when the Bad Brains came through.\n\nthat said, this place bites. 1. They blocked off half the seating, oversold the show, and then were kicking people out for standing. 2. It was a punk rock show following an AM skate competition. They were cutting people off that werent anywhere close to obliterated.  3. the bathroom situation is chaos. 4. the bouncers who usually work shows like Barry Manalow were acting like they were Hell's Angels roughing up little kids trying to mosh and in the end pissed off the band. 5. just to get into the place required every punk kid to remove every last bit of metal.  Their punk kids man.  thats a lot of studs, chains, piercings, etc. What a hassle.\n\nIm sure its a great place to go see Celine Dion acoustic or something equally lame.  But why a place like that would book heavier stuff and then react like that is beyond me. I felt like i was in jail. Only in jail the bathtub gin is cheaper and you dont get yelled at as bad for smoking too close to a doorway.", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cebfUwMZxY30pgjiBLw6xA", "review_id": "q3RuJHUdGiqatdVQsB8hig", "text": "I would rather be at the Marquee.\n\nSo, this place is cleaner and more organized than the Marquee, and it's intimate like the Marquee, but it's a real disappointment to arrive early, get yourself at the very front where you're right at the gate, and then only get to see the band play half of the show because the stage is turned away from you half of the time.\n\nEven when there were 5 layers of people in front of me at the Marquee I felt closer to the band than when I was at the very front of the Celebrity, because I actually got to see the band the whole time at the Marquee. And the bands seem to get to know the closer individuals in the audience better at the Marquee.\n\nIf you're lucky, you'll get a super talented band at the Celebrity, like Slightly Stoopid, who will play the stage well and run around the back once in a while and really engage with you, but even then, it's a let down to miss so much while you're staring at the equipment and wondering what cool thing the band just did that got the audience on the other side all riled up.\n\nPluses -- \n\n1) it's intimate (but not as intimate as the Marquee).\n2) Free parking if the band is smaller.\n3) it's clean and well-managed.\n4) There's a club downstairs where you can wait until they open the doors.\n5) The spinning stage has a cool visual effect if you don't mind staring at the back of the equipment half the time.\n6) Most of the seating is excellent if you like sitting (I don't) and -- again -- if you don't mind staring at the back of the equipment half the time.\n\nThe Big Fat Minus -- \n\nYou're staring at the back of the equipment half the time!", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "rX481eWmB_bv00FKWyc6gg", "text": "I want to set the scene on this one...\n\nA friend from work and I were bar hopping all over downtown and riding bicycles. We had already been to Carly's, Lucky Strike, Roosevelt, Bikini, Paisley Violin, and Lost Leaf. It was a perfectly fine drunken evening. Riding by District, I said hi to three women smoking on the patio. They said hi back, and I thought that was it. 1/2 block later, I look back and my friend is not anywhere to be seen. He made convo with the three, and scored one of their numbers. SWEET! Well, an hour of talking to them and he had an open invitation for us to join them for Chris Isakk... I wasn't feeling it though. It's just Chris Isakk, and I can't drive, and the train doesn't go there, and a taxi costs too much.... the only option is to bike! it's almost four miles!! So we biked, and biked, and biked. \n\nFinally, after the most awkwardly drunken bike ride down roosevelt for several miles, we arrived to a full parking lot and no idea where to go or how to get in. This place has no signage about which entrance is what. I go to lock my bike to a fence and the girl at the door says I cannot do that here. When I asked where I could lock it up, she replied \"sir, I make $5.75 an hour.\" Ok, cool, but where can I lock my bike up? She said I could lock it to a light pole, so I started to do that, then she said \"not that light pole sir. I make $5.75 an hour please don't make my job hard.\" I don't care how much you make. This wen't on for 10 minutes. Then trying to get into the place was next to impossible. We couldn't get close enough to the door to exchange tickets with our contact, and she couldn't go out the door because they have a no-reentry policy. Eventually some young girl with authority told us it was our lucky day and we could both go in for free... YESSSSSS! My sweet brunette savior. \n\nInside the venue, everything goes in a circle, and is very intimate. There really isn't a bad seat in the house. The stage rotates so everyone gets a good view for half the show. They have plenty of concession stands, and $7 a beer is at least better than Chase Field, US Airways Center, or Dodge. The ride back home consisted of singing Chris Isakk songs and screaming and yelling all the way down Washington back downtown. Minus the retard at the front door, this is a great place to see a show.", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_4lqpCYCqOQzbB6xQGGhrQ", "review_id": "4UvxTw5LKfN_2sIqGe4B-A", "text": "I really love Celebrity Theater.  My only beef is that if you weigh over 150lbs.. get ready to squeeze into that tiny little chair they call a seat.  Other than that, this is the perfect venue for an intimate concert or stand up comedy act. \n\nIve been here many times and have seen many musicians and last I was here, saw Jim Gaffigan.  Damn, he was hilarious!", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0rIKpEBxt2I8kGfJ6g1lZw", "review_id": "ZmcaT0p3WKb-yCU0eu29Tg", "text": "I've only been here once, and that one time was awesome! I saw the '70's Soul Jam' ,woo! The parking lot is fairly small so it was a little crowded, but we got inside quickly. I love how small the venue is inside, we all got a look at the music groups, since of course, the stage is spinning! In my opinion, security was nice, and the employees as well. I was very happy that night.", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "KSYvRyYojiMxVMqmvX3mJg", "text": "{solid 3.5 stars]\nOn a whim and with little thought I purchased a ticket for an event here. A spoken word event [well technically it was a psychic/medium that has quite the following, who I never heard of]. But I am not here to get into those details. \n\nI pulled into the lot and noticed a sign \"$5 Parking\". WTF?! I had already paid close to $70 for the cheap seat for this event and now I am being charged for parking. Making my way to the box office to pick up my ticket I was intrigued by this round building in the hood. Walking into the \"Club\" portion of the venue I glanced at the prices. Pretty standard $5-10 depending on what your drinking. After paying $5 to park and the cost of the ticket, I had invested enough in this venture already. \nDetermined to get my money's worth I did make use of the ladies room, which was relatively clean. I then stood in line waiting to get in. \n\nThe staff I encountered were friendly. Having not been to this theater before I asked for directions and was directed there with courtesy. The seat numbers were a little confusing. luckily there were not many seats in the row and I was able to count the seats to determine which was seat 8. I was 7 rows from the stage in this small intimate venue. Not bad... \nI could see how this would be nice for a comedy show or a mellow musical performance. [After reading other reviews from Rock/Punk performances I can see how places like the Marquee and The Clubhouse would be more suitable.] \n\nWhile waiting to get in I read the reviews. Several mentioned tight seating. Now I am a big girl and that concerned me. If this is anything smaller than the width of an airplane seat, I am in trouble. Luckily it was better than expected, which doesn't mean much and I was pretty cozy until the people occupying the seats on either side of me sat down. Both ladies had \"super\" purses. You know the ones that hold EVERYTHING, unwilling to put them on the floor and swinging them around everything they would get up. And the other lady spilling her soda on me barely apologizing saying it technically wasn't her fault since they over filled her soda. WTF?! Anyway the tight space was making my patience ware thin. \n\nHowever the theater is becoming quite innovative and in tune with technology. As I waited I was handed a card that advertised the Theater's app for iPhone and Android. This app was designed to keep people in their seats and a theater usher would bring you drinks and snacks ordered directly from your phone. Someones thinkin'..... \n\nWhile I would never spend that much to go see that performer again, the crowd was more entertaining. I can say that depending on who is performing I would not hesitate to go back to Celebrity Theater.", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7C-jyTrOX-iJ-MrSJuh-8A", "review_id": "Oh8hLcgyIFYN4gzUqZH51A", "text": "Went here when the Deftones came into town so it was pretty packed. The line snaked around all the way into the parking lot which there was not a lot of. We waited forever to get inside since they were only letting us get in until the last minute before the show was supposed to start. We went to wait in line to get into the bar on the other side and that was a long wait as well. I don't even think they were letting anyone in there either.\n\nI could have done without the ghetto girls behind me, talking about me for no other reason other than they were jealous of me. We waited in that line for what seemed like two hours with girls that were trying to put stuff in my hair. Eventually they started letting people in and the security was so slow and boorish. We got inside and the thing that I liked the most was that the stage rotates so there is not a bad seat in the house. \n\nThe seating is extremely close from one another and the rows are crowded. The beer was expensive (but that's to be expected at a concert), and it was very hot inside from the beginning. Altogether, I would not see a concert in this place again unless A Perfect Circle, Tool or if Peter Steele was resurrected and played here. None of which sadly, would ever come true.", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k5U-0FBwvWUob8dlT6RvmA", "review_id": "AkO_ND04TuKCK9BuTKa_Rg", "text": "\"Men of Soul\" Saturday: June 25, 2011 7:30am.\nFreddy Jackson \"You are my LAdy\", Peabo Bryson \"Tonight I celebrate my love\" feat Roberta Flack (but on of his back up performed Roberta's part) & Jeffrey Osborn \"On the Wings of Love\". Truly it was one of the memorable concerts my wife and I have seen.", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qJtPkAYMCanfuXmFGBTNYw", "review_id": "-JNM_3BMXlpe1R4AK2FXkA", "text": "This a great place to see a concert and the staff was great. The seating is a little tight and there is a $5 parking fee, but you can take your chances and park outside the venue for free.  \n\nIf a band that you love plays here, go all out and get the best seats available.", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Neal_1EVupQKZKv3NsC2DA", "review_id": "M5u_y7nKhXzhHssf07VXkw", "text": "This place was a pleasant surprise. It's the kind of theatre you want to go to if you want the warm intimate feeling with the performer. I attended the Kenny G concert here and his style of music was perfect to watch here .  Since its a small theatre, with a 360 degree rotating stage , no seat is a bad seat as everyone gets to see. Apparently such theatres are rare in Phoenix now so I'm glad I got to experience one.", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r8gOzI2BHaQOVZ0U-WLZsg", "review_id": "GubDyPI_-htt43CUSL8Xvw", "text": "While I do think this place could use a major face lift, you really can't beat the intimacy. Like others have said, there isn't a bad seat in the house so it doesn't matter if you're in the cheap seats!\n\nThe negatives:\n-seating is tight, there's really no leg room at all. \n-parking lot is a mess, it seems like it was more of an afterthought\n-bathrooms are very old & smelly\n-when you first walk in, you get hit with the smell of old popcorn which is rather unpleasant\n-the screens are a joke - the ads that were running before the show were backwards and during the show it seemed like the camera was being operated by a 5 year old\n\nHaving said all that, I still wouldn't hesitate to see an artist here.", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_uLtybFNthITalKyAiFurA", "review_id": "V43Mx_GvMDwdyw0M0YNurw", "text": "Great place to see a show, with the following disclaimers:\n\n- 'traditional' concerts are best - if it's a show where you want to jump around, dance, etc. you're kind of limited to the space around your seat, and there isn't much.\n\n- not a bad seat in the place - yes it's tight but the place is old, probably built when we were a thinner nation.\n\n- the stage revolves meaning you're facing the band half the time.  I guess your view of this depends if you are the glass-is-half-full or empty type.\n\n- the staff is friendly, knowledgeable and professional, kind of like the Marquee in reverse.\n\n-  $5 for parking, but I can't remember the last event I attended where you didn't have to pay for parking.  Do agree with the 'get there early' comments.  It helps.\n\n- not in the best neighborhood but I've never had a problem.\n\n- decent food menu but if you want something more than ballpark fare you should probably eat before you go.\n\n- the bar/facilities downstairs are usually less crowded.\n\n- acoustics are solid, assuming the engineer is half-decent.", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GXXvBPBsAnNpRIoTfmfcIw", "review_id": "SMRHV9LlLAlDO6IdDM611A", "text": "Someone please put this theatre out of its misery!  It was good in the 1970s but not anymore. Cramped seating, minimal leg room, and not many restrooms. Yuk", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZW8jy6ehrNzn9A5iCubVGg", "review_id": "ltzV5bErjKJ_nHS-m7pe6g", "text": "I have been to my share of venues, and I would have to say this is my favorite. I'm from California so everytime I go to a concert it has been crazy expensive to sit up close and there are assigned seats (which I can't stand). Sure, I've been to concerts without seats, but they were music festivals (Rock the Bells) and it took hours to slowly move close to the stage. At Celebrity Theatre we were able to be right at the stage and even touched the artists' (E-40, DJ Quik, Bone-Thugs-N-Harmony) hands as they performed directly to us. We even caught DJ Quik''s t-shirt!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the rotating stage, it gives everyone in the crowd an opportunity to have a great view of the performers. These seats in CA would have been an arm and a leg, I feel lucky to have been able to be so close to the performers for ~$20 General Admission. I definitely recommend this venue to anyone and everyone!", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IajbWwj6l-KHrfSEwZBLgw", "review_id": "bCsEc8C2K2Rd0Riefm_Rmw", "text": "I give this place two stars just because you have a great view of the entertainer your going to see here.  This Venue is nice because it's small and they do get some really good acts that pass through town here.  Other then that, I find the seating is way to small and uncomfortable, and location to be in a shady area of town.  Drink prices are way to high and the sound at a couple of the shows I've been to hasn't been great.  If someone I really want to see comes into town here, I'll force myself to be super uncomfortable, and deal with it.  But they've got to be someone I've been really, really wanting to see.", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ts6UNH4LQp4YIwATf-cqnw", "review_id": "47lDMesgZP-w2p5is_HJqA", "text": "The Celebrity Theater is a MESS. There are a lot of people who are giving it 4 and 5 stars, but they are really rating the acts they saw there and how wonderful a time they had. They aren't truly rating the theater itself. Let me give you the PROS and CONS of Celebrity Theater.\n\nCONS:\n1. Parking:  If you get there late, good luck finding a spot. There are hardly any parking lines to assist you. If you get there when everyone else is, you may even have to wait to turn into the parking area. I always try to get there 45-60min before the show starts. Yes, it's a little early, but you will find a parking spot without much problem and you'll have time to get some beers, snacks and hit the restroom before the show starts. \n\n2. Concession Stand: It's your typical drink and snack bar. Beer is like $6-$7 and popcorn $3. Everything is overpriced like the movie theater. The food is just average at best. The lines can be very long if you get their late. I got their early and still had to wait about 20min to get my drink/food. \n\n3. Bathrooms: They weren't the cleanest in the world. There was toilet paper in the stalls and soap in the containers. So that was a plus. This wasn't the bathroom at the Bellagio, that for sure. If you can, go before you leave home, do it. Try not to drink or eat anything prior. \n\n4. The Theater: It's old. The stage is a nice size, but the seats are very small. If you are a tall or a wide person, you probably won't be too comfortable sitting in these seats. I'm 5'8\" and I still had to pull my knees in so not to hit the seat in front of me. I don't believe there are any cup holders for your drinks. If there are, it's attached to the back of the seats in front of you. It's pretty dark in this place as well. Almost like a move theater before the movie starts. \n\nPROS:\n\n1. The Shows: This is the main reason we go to this theater. They have some of the best shows here. I've seen Sinbad, Katt Williams and the 70s Soul Jam performers which include (The Delfonics, Ray, Goodman & Brown, The Stylistics, Bloodstone & The Main Ingredient). All these shows were fabulous. Absolutely worth the money. Sinbad started like 15min late, but he kept telling jokes till after 11:30p at night. He said, \"I can go on all night\" Make sure you folks get your moneys worth. He was very funny. Katt Williams was also good and a little over the top.His voice can grind your last nerve after an hour of listening to him. The 70's Soul Jam was spectacular. Each group sang a least 3-5 songs each. I loved it. Most of them sounded just as good as their records. \n\nSo even though the Celebrity Theater itself isn't the greatest, the acts they are able to pull in are awesome. If you can deal with the parking, seats and bathroom, then definitely go and see your favorite acts here. \n\nI gave them 3 our 5 stars.  (1 star for the theater itself & 2 stars for the incredible acts, and the fun & enjoyment I had.", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9SnzuAGOqX2N2bV-dN7UcQ", "review_id": "yTht2PF6f6NO-uh_AKvw9Q", "text": "I have read many of the reviews, and I would like to add my contributions.\n\nIf you think you are going to a new Vegas or metroplex theater, this is not your place.  It is old, and it is aging with friendliness and grace.  Yes,the seats are too close together, but it isn't your kitchen.  Three hours and you are out of there.  The bathrooms are small, and as the evening wears on, they are dirty.  You would be too.\n\nBut when you can drive on great freeways and pull off to a completely gated and guarded arena with enclosed and cheap available parking ($5), that is a good thing.  \n\nBut the enduring quality of the Celebrity Theater is its size and its up close feeling.  This place is a gem which allows you the leisure of a reserved seat and the ability to get up and move about at any time.  If what you are doing is going to hear the music or see the talent, this place may be perfect for you.  If you are making the scene, you might prefer something else.\n\n(Bob Weir Show.  (12/11/12)", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W_R-gVF8OHNrIhtmyhDnyg", "review_id": "6px28KLvgIW-yhRPuvwgHQ", "text": "always a nice smaller venue to watch a concert", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KUSbkmep683VNL4WepFxMQ", "review_id": "Iu0gfxyxIXYmleWq_Ei9lg", "text": "The parking is a bit of a challenge, but the venue is good.  I'd buy the tickets at the box office and save the money on the service charges.  It's a great small venue though.", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E5qFR0RBQBoXx8FbrOkdbw", "review_id": "HvZ11JI9iitfXUQcyciM0g", "text": "Great for intimate shows and showcases, not the best concert venue though.  The noise level gets really bad with the reverb.", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "T_kxcUPzSQmJvsYFC1Mm7w", "review_id": "IuKsrMWya4xG3hmRWMikqg", "text": "Saw Louis CK on Friday night. I got there an hour early as advised by people here and parked in the west lot right in front of the exit gate. The first thing I noticed is that there were at least two ways to enter the building, which was nice as the lines to get in were short. Once inside I noticed how small the venue was which was nice, as every seat in the house was good. Yes, the seats are fairly small and the legroom wasn't great, but that didn't really take much away from the experience. The stage didn't revolve as was mentioned but Louis walked around so he was facing me much of the time it seemed...maybe cause the HBO cameras were near where I was sitting. After the show I walked to my car and was out of the lot immediately.", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rotKO3R8h23YbiLFaZ-BLg", "review_id": "bAJXeP9KTPl-8hrFZ84gAw", "text": "This is a great place for a show.  The fact that it's a circular set-up means there are no bad seats.  Plus the drinks are great and the staff is very helpful.  I wish they sold more food here.  Also the line to get in was pretty lengthy.  Overall a good time.", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2KNPtV5E44vAiEr5BvMkUA", "review_id": "Bxn0LTYR9BxEeXReFbXDJA", "text": "Ok...first things first, I can't imagine a better place in Phoenix to go see Rakim. It was bomb diggity and if it was possible to Yelp a person, I would give him ALL 5 stars...\n\nI agree with Dolores G, this is a solid 3.5 star place (I can't stand going to concerts in places where there are like 10,000 screaming, annoying fans and groupies, I really love the size of Celebrity Theater).\n\nThe opening acts varied from WTF?-Did-he-just -light-a-ciggy-on stage-instead-of-try-to-rap/sing-all-of-the-words-to-his-performance? (Dude, put the glow stick down and focus on getting your lungs in better shape and try to show a little stamina!) to Holy-COW-that-little-guy-has-more-energy-than-the-Easter Bunny (who moonlights as the Energizer Bunny, if you didn't already know)...\n\nThe seats aren't terribly comfortable (we opted for the higher end $$ seating, cup holders are there, but it's not exactly cushy), but since we only sat during the opening acts it wasn't that big of a deal (well...not for me, since I'm \"height-challenged\"...however, unfortunately for Mikey, he is 6 foot 32,481 inches tall\" and he looked squished, temporarily). \n\nNice venue, love the set-up, I think that it could use a little bit of a nip/tuck to make it more comfortable, drinks are pretty reasonable (for a venue), the staff was super nice to us and even showed us to our seats and the crowd was fun/ny.", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "90a6z--_CUrl84aCzZyPsg", "review_id": "jipRgOD5faAyfkFd-P96FA", "text": "I have always enjoyed myself here - but never as much as watching Louis CK record his HBO special last week. The only downside was the bars shutdown after he started (I'm assuming this was an attempt to keep people in their seats). The circular stage is unique and works well for comedy.", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oKzkyfGalJC3-BOeLLCcIw", "review_id": "s7JKvjLoaTNj5-JDKbKBmg", "text": "As far as venues in the Valley go:\n\nCelebrity/Marquee/Mesa Amp sit at the top of the list.\n\nYou literally CANNOT get a bad seat in Celebrity Theater. Fantastic sound set up, Light Techs do a great job, Easy Parking...direct access to Downtown and the Freeway. \n\nHonestly, they can't get much better.", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WQxbkBR-XN8Fze4aTB690g", "review_id": "QL-HQN_PWp6ZBkhbc98gnQ", "text": "It's a great setup so seats probably aren't that bad no matter where you sit, but the venue itself can't handle the number of people they can cram in there. There is always like a half hour of waiting in traffic just to get in to the parking lot, then human traffic once inside if you try to move around or go to the bathroom. Drinks are super pricey... like huge venue type pricing, which isn't surprising, just annoying.", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "uZbTb-u-GVjTa2gtQfry5g", "review_id": "fbW4lw13e5zS9fjaUWD05A", "text": "Cool theater with a circular set-up for seating. Even in the \"cheap seats\" (B Section) area, there's still a good view of the stage. We sat in the first row of the B section, and for the most part we had no problems seeing anything. However, if you're at an event here where a lot of people are walking around during the event, your view might be obstructed by the people walking down the pathway separating the lower section and the B section.\n\nWe got here an hour before the show, and had no problems finding parking. The lot is huge, but I can see how there can be traffic problems getting in and out of here if everyone is trying to get in or leave at the same time since there is only one entry and exit point. We also left a little early since we didn't want the headache of waiting to get out. The on-site parking is $5 so be prepared!\n\nThey have food and beverage options such as beer, water, soda, popcorn, nachos, hot dogs, and burgers. As with any venue, prices are a bit high. Unfortunately, there's not much around this area in walking distance to eat at except for a taqueria and fish and chips place, and you probably don't want to be walking too much here anyways since it's not the best part of town. The light rail stop is also a bit of a walk to the theater (~1 mile), so convenient public transportation is also out of the question. \n\nOverall, a cool place to see a show.", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Pk5T0OFCbl8mIKkKYyglWQ", "review_id": "YQPANCI9WJzVk8zCHiO2Gg", "text": "Really cool set up theatre with a circular type seating, which makes it very easy to see the stage from any place in the theatre.  Loads of parking and really organized staff that makes getting in and out of the theatre easy to do.  Awesome place to see a show, never a bad time.", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "SvrmDNTTeOrM4XgnguERRA", "review_id": "WdEfNfwmbxLikwXH4MUAFw", "text": "MWS Christmas Concert", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ybex2-iQv1Cr05LG-FUY4Q", "review_id": "OkKqCd7dMsbpfbLhngc2JQ", "text": "literally my favorite place to see a concert.  seating is a little tight but its worth it.  the setup is intimate making every seat a winner.", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "kGgAARL2UmvCcTRfiscjug", "review_id": "_8TmeJRlsNYlfrW-FEc0eA", "text": "We came here last month to watch a boxing event.  The theatre is perfect for that type of event.  The stage is set in the round, so the stage is front and center.  However, the place is old and is in desperate need of a renovation.  The bar and bathrooms are located downstairs underneath the seating area and is very small.  It's a little inconvenient.\n\nThe food and drink options here are very limited as well....think cheap high school gymnasium type of deal.  Also, I wouldn't trust parking my car out in the lot during a show...the neighborhood is bad and sketchy.  The night we went we took an Execucar to/from the place....we didn't want to risk it.\n\nI would only come back to see a show that I don't want to miss...otherwise, I'd pass.\n\nReturn Factor - 30%", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 23, "useful": 28, "cool": 27}, "user_id": "8dbRf1UsWp2ktXHZ6Zv06w", "review_id": "G4s86r1fsIeVFAIKpbi9TA", "text": "My son in law & daughter treated myself and his mom to a Mom's night out down at the Celebrity Theater.  Now this review isn't about the show we saw, but more on the venue. \n\nI have lived in the valley for 13 years and never knew this place existed, crazy right?\n\nWe arrived an hour early so we went down into the club area and son in law & I had some drinks, this is a cool little waiting spot, it did fill up quickly, but didn't feel over crowded. \n\nThen the doors opened, and I have to say, I enjoyed the set up, we were only 6 rows back from the stage, but after looking around I can't honestly say there isn't a bad seat in the house, and this is a smaller more intimate venue where the stage turns, so everyone can get a great view.  \n\nThe seats were comfortable, the show was great. I truly enjoyed my night out with them! Definitely will be checking the event calendar to see what acts/shows will be coming because I don't mind going back!", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "gmr1F-8sjzNns30aK2nXkQ", "review_id": "s5KnxyFVR6YtkbjkRGiAbA", "text": "We went with a group of people to watch some fights. The venue is super cool with so much history it's crazy. I sadly do have complaints about it though. They are as follows: thanks for charging 5 dollars to park even though we bought tickets to your venue. Thanks for charging 15 dollars in additional fees so the ticket wasn't 35 it was 50, thanks for starting the event 1.5 hrs late I'm glad I rushed down there, thanks for not letting anyone know that the seating at the venue is made for people who are 5'4\" of shorter, and lastly thanks for two drinks for 32 bucks!!!!!!  It's a good thing I got to see grown men attack each other as a reward for keeping my cool.", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QFz9x0X_z7bF3igoylbobw", "review_id": "Kjl0pMOnDyZB48F78kR_Ow", "text": "Took my Mother, Daughter and Sister to the Michael W Smith concert  Saturday 1/11/14, We had a great experience, The staff was very friendly, not a bad seat in the house, the sound was great, this is a very special place.", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JJ8iP8h8kh7wCGUq4K3e4w", "review_id": "abZKL7VJUjJ5SZjW-p7a0A", "text": "The Jackie Evancho promotors should be strung up for putting her in this filthy dump of a theatre.  Got an email ahead of performance today reminding us to allow time to be searched.  Really.  The Pearl & ascot crowd being searched!  For Jackie Evancho!  Saw BB King here.    Everyone was smoking e cigs.  Place was filled with smoke.  Wonderful.  Obviously terribly managed !", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "19UGAJPciXq0ZLubT_IBeA", "review_id": "9nAqFw7HK61NINXuQDkb7g", "text": "This place is an amazing venue! It's a theatre in the round with a stage that slowly turns! No matter where you sit you have a great seat! It's not CRAZY loud but sounds awesome!!!! Good bar. The only thing that sucked was only one girls bathroom! Lol! Can't wait to see what else is coming here! Just saw 3 Doors Down! Loved it!", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HomTgcc8KEYblzHfIoD6fg", "review_id": "LpsAnerBu3jkDgDc_tla-g", "text": "Wow! Three doors down tonight was amazing! However having another person assaulting me three separate times was not.  A group of drunk rednecks sitting behind us made several people in the section that I was sitting in get up and leave completely. After being punched in the back of the head on three separate occasions I finally left as well. I informed security, who found my friend and  I different seats, however they DID not remove these unruly drunks, nor did they provide any compensation or even write an incident report. He should have been arrested , instead he was left to ruin other peoples experience. Terrible way to run a business, very unsafe, lawsuit waiting to happen.", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b5SSAkD3LWMstJbevkusEQ", "review_id": "MmOvvsIj49U8a_Q4lgjk6Q", "text": "Very friendly and helpful staff. I lost my debit card near the bar downstairs, got to the stage upstairs and realized I didn't have my debit card and the bartender was nice enough to just let me have my drink anyway. I went back downstairs to search for my card and the employees I asked to help me were very concerned and did all they could to help me, and we found my card!\nThis was my first time at this venue and I was very glad to have been treated so well by the staff there, I can't express how grateful I am for this experience.", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "yuPBS3fak77lgwO_9SXVYQ", "review_id": "a2Fi6z_OJU3TnC9fwbaUAA", "text": "Went to first show here last night (Amy Schumer) and she killed it! Very comical lady, IMO.\n\nThe venue is centrally located at 32nd street and Van Buren. Not a great 'hood, so be careful at night!\n\nAs I arrived to park, there were both Phx PD and Celebrity staff directing traffic/parking, which was nice and efficient. But, it was $5 to park (lame) and the system after the show felt \"messy\" and \"unorganized\".\n\nThe venue itself is older (it seems) and cld use a great face-lift/refurb. It even smelled old and musty. The seating is in a large circle around the main, center stage. It seemed to be a little strange having a comic stand-up as they had to keep turning to address everyone. NOTE: They only sold seats for Amy's show for 1/2 the circle/building so she wasn't twirling in circles.\n\nI wouldn't recommend for a comic act, but perhaps for a boxing event or performer.", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cc1oxfQi1qybqwzgXCEP9w", "review_id": "4LcD-Ah8PzwJ3TtvX_eKoQ", "text": "I love this venue. I can see someone get mad about this place if they see a rock band and the stage keeps turning away from them, but I've been to two rap shows  (Schoolboy Q and Kendrick Lemar) and its great to have the artist move around the set and everybody from all corners of the venue receive an equally great view and experience.\n\nPrivate parking is a plus, keeps out scalpers and ensures your car gets some level of security. Wish the ticket doubled as a parking pass though.\n\nBathrooms are the biggest negative here. I've seen closets with more space to move in and out. We are packed like sardines in there.\n\nSound system was good, no complaints from the back section where I stood.\n\nOverall, one of the better medium sized venues out here in Arizona to see your favorite artist up close before they book stadiums like US Airways and you have to see them on stage from a 100 yards away.", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fAfa-Db_Cv9IjLF5Cla45Q", "review_id": "Lyc5fOF5VIHoaW83mg4gPg", "text": "What can you say about Bob Weir. After almost 50 years of playing, you can bet he has his act perfected. He may not pack the show with that squealing guitar or technically complicated rifts that some bands feel they need to impress.  Of coarse, that doesn't mean he doesn't have his moments.  It's just that there is more to performing music than just playing technically difficult music and Bob, as well as his fans, figured this out a long time ago.  As a one-time musician, I know the magic of jamming freestyle with friends. There are moments when the emergency broadcast system sounds better. And there there are moments when you make magic you can't ever repeat. Every show Bob puts on is unique and will never be repeated. Every show has its own moments of magic. This is the beauty of watching true jam bands.  The reason I love the Blues is because you can't auto tune the Blues.  Just like the Blues, Bobs music has an emotion and feeling that many strive for but few achieve. There is a honesty and purity that some have and some don't. Bob had it...and still does.  Combine that with some of the nicest and most open minded fans around and you have yourself a good evening. Where else can you get a 20 year old hippy who doesn't know what day of the week it is with a 35 year old wasp and a 75 year old holding onto old glory days and everyone not only gets along but are friends for a few hours. The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars, and I feel bad because it's not the bands fault, but some of their fans don't bath themselves.  Just because you can't smell yourself, doesn't mean I can't either.\n\nOh yeah. The venue is cool too.", "business_id": "BcBxTyj09Wu-w0KA1QvKTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "1dO4BsFZE5fSxaImZc-acw", "review_id": "YBwWnnlGAhh42gHG4zKFuw", "text": "This hospital has gone through some changes over recent years but, one thing's for certain, the staff's dedication and commitment to the healthcare and advocacy of those people and communities served is inspiring...keep up the good works!", "business_id": "7_pBQ2IJKxAumHl8hMAPXA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5Bo1cEXkJbxIPR6mPIDIRQ", "review_id": "OWrhBbWQYTUgEu2NskmXbA", "text": "A great hospital all around. The educational team has strong affiliations with the Mayo Clinic and the University of Arizona. A great place to train wonderful doctors. Each patient is treated with respect and compassion. The doctors, nurses, and support staff all have a role in making this hospital what it is.", "business_id": "7_pBQ2IJKxAumHl8hMAPXA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7C-jyTrOX-iJ-MrSJuh-8A", "review_id": "6P6a5CR7kz8MLHFWiU2tiQ", "text": "Ah, I can't seem to get away from you Maricopa Medical Center. You are like a venereal disease. I was born here, I was diagnosed with childhood cancer here, and I interned here. From a patient standpoint, this is a training hospital so it sucks to not have a regular nurse. I will say that they have the best burn clinic in the state but they also failed a JCAHO survey in 2007. Still what do you expect, I can't speak for all wings but the 6th floor pediatrics has some of the best nurses ever. Not all but pretty much most, maybe because they work with children.", "business_id": "7_pBQ2IJKxAumHl8hMAPXA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "BTwh4okSCiLDjk80hqhPUA", "text": "I had a friend in the Emergency Department last month.  I can only say they should have admitted a friend of mine immediately but they didn't.  I am going to say nothing more about that experience.\n\nI want to give an immediate five stars to Dr. Hurowitz of the Medical Sub specialty Clinic.  I will also give those five stars to the young gentleman at the front desk of said clinic.  I will edit this review to give that person's name and the name of a person from another department at a later date.\n\nWhy five stars to these people?  My friend was truly suffering from an acute flare up of rheumatoid arthritis.  When I arranged with the front desk to get a wheelchair stat the next day, it happened.  Dr. Hurowitz spent ten minutes with my friend and had her in a hospital bed forty five minutes later.  It was heartening to see a physician recognize that a fifty eight year old woman who could hardly walk and was swollen to about three times her body size all over had a real problem which is more than I could say for the ED Department.  On top of that, Dr. H showed an incredibly compassionate attitude in working with my friend, Mary Lou, and believe me she needed it.\n\nWe have been back to the clinic after Mary Lou spent five days in the hospital and had what seemed, every test know to man run on her and was seen by  as many Dr's in every area.  He is realistic enough with her to say that my friend's condition is unusual and there is more work to be done.  With both agree, that with a specialist like Dr. Hurowitz, what needs to be done will eventually occur.  He's that type of physician.\n\nThere is something to be said to having your care at a teaching hospital.", "business_id": "7_pBQ2IJKxAumHl8hMAPXA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XLPsieRTGFHks1FDLDHsiA", "review_id": "qlrZhOsl5XW7hCHFYHsywQ", "text": "Stay away from this medical center unless you have plenty of time and don't mind having your credit ruined.  My insurance company paid them and I paid my copay for one office visit.  So far I've wasted two hours proving the $100 office visit has been paid in full 8 months ago. They are now telling me I have 10 days to pay $206 (instead of the $100) or they will send this to collections. Anyone know of a good attorney?", "business_id": "7_pBQ2IJKxAumHl8hMAPXA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wF2S7Jabz_nzhLNuWsn81Q", "review_id": "74v3SKxD0QYdDgqgXHp_ew", "text": "I am on my third day stay here for a kidney infection and aside from my illness and pain and all that jazz my stay here has been really great. I am on the 6th floor and the nursing staff has all been such a delight, my room (after being moved my first night) is above adequate and the food, from what I've had, (just got switched to solid foods today) has been great as well. Keep up the great work you guys!", "business_id": "7_pBQ2IJKxAumHl8hMAPXA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "QjRRIR8Oo4-bX0KTsA0voQ", "review_id": "fZoXFraahor8pTu8MKGfEQ", "text": "Came here when I was out visiting some folk in the desert and thought this place was ok. I don't really like fish and chips but they had plenty of options for me to chose from. I got the chicken strips and was a little disappointed. I kind of thought that a fish and chips place would also have good strips but I was wrong. I don't think that they were much better than something I would get at Jack n Box. I did however try one of my buddies jumbo fried shrimp. Mmmm good.", "business_id": "zU8IfotOLryhaz5okWx6cA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_jjIaczpcVDpHlH6l334rQ", "review_id": "F_IsqFvXLiSzM1MolFpckg", "text": "Lived in the valley my entire life...never once been to Pete's.  A couple of my co-workers begged me to go.  They praised how good it was..even have the bumper sticker on the wall of their cubical.  Fish tacos were actually REALLY good and the burger was large for a 1/3lb.  I was quite impressed.  I'll be going back!", "business_id": "zU8IfotOLryhaz5okWx6cA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_jjIaczpcVDpHlH6l334rQ", "review_id": "osNQ8DUcTDBq1GaLUUtrKw", "text": "Consistent quality and service.  Burgers and fish were both good.  Yummy!", "business_id": "zU8IfotOLryhaz5okWx6cA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jG9eWR3fDEL_HAsf_NUrFg", "review_id": "KswQ7vyD11mXB8W0yEbg8g", "text": "This is the location I went to before I moved to WA, where Dick's Drive In is probably the equivalent, minus the fish. 3 stars because it's not stellar, but it's not bad. Reliable home of the Monster Burger, before Jack in the Box stole the name and put E Coli on the map. \n\nThe service and food were always good and predictable, and I never got sick from eating at Pete's. A lot of 5 star joints can't make that claim.", "business_id": "zU8IfotOLryhaz5okWx6cA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "A_iGslWWqPkAsuQTCeAsVQ", "review_id": "8HlzX-jtJqrVVLYdXvwZlw", "text": "I heard a lot about Pete's Fish and Chips, so had to give it a try. I went after work, however noticed in the drive thru line that it said \"cash only\" and no $50 or $100 bills. Unfortunately, all I had was a card on me, so just went home instead. Determined to try it, I went the next day and tried the Seafood Combo Platter that included 2 fish, 7 shrimps, and fries. The menu was very large and had various items. It was delicious for fast food seafood! The shrimp was huge, fish was large square-shaped, and the portion size was very large! It could easily be shared among two people. I was also happy to see that they had Horchata. I will definitely be back!", "business_id": "zU8IfotOLryhaz5okWx6cA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WlgIfH4_wdwV2TdMtG_B8g", "review_id": "4zlTr9pKSTpnDaJkEC3hAw", "text": "This location is CLOSED.", "business_id": "zU8IfotOLryhaz5okWx6cA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UV6WkH0W-OC_OVEeN9GD3g", "review_id": "VswWAF7uTgPan9NDbLa8Zg", "text": "Cell phone and PDA repairs!!!! Wonderful lifesaver (and wallet saver as well0.\n\nI thought I was going to have to replace my 14 month old Blackberry after the side-wheel gave out.  I was referred to Sun Cellular by a AT&T sales person who knew that replacing my Blackberry would run over $300.\n\nThis place runs a brisk but dependable and reasonably priced business.  For $50 the proprietor fixed a problem that would have cost me over $300 (new Blackberry, activation, accessories,etc).  \n\nSun Cellular fixed it in under an hour (most repairs are done on the spot though you can leave it for service) and during that time multiple customers came in and he was able to address most of their problems for $20-$40 each.", "business_id": "4anyLAWqWVZh5BFpol9czQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "TTDDK7ujQMGlJwddTtBj5w", "text": "Thanks to the review that Karin R. posted just a few days ago, I decided to give Sun Cellular a shot...\n\nI'd been having problems with my tmoblie pearl blackberry for over a week but didn't feel like dealing with tmobile customer service as it can sometimes take hours and I was not feeling so patient.\n\nSo, I called in first and spoke with Matt... he told me that it sounded like my problem was that I needed a new speaker and that they could probably fix it but wouldn't know for sure unless I brought it in.  He also told me that they would not charge me if they could not fix the problem.  Deal!\n\nInstead of dealing with the people at tmobile and probably spending hours on the phone, I was in and out of Sun Cellular in half an hour.  For only $35, it was well worth it!  My phone is fixed and it was hassle free!  I was even able to catch a few minutes of Oprah on the tv in the shop while I waited!\n\nMatt helped me out and I met the owner, Dan, as well... While I waited, several other customers were in and out and I witnessed the excellent customer service Sun Cellular provided.  I highly recommend dealing with Sun Cellular next time you have cell phone issues - it's hassle free, reasonably priced, and so much better than being treated as just a number when working with your carrier.  Thanks again for the recommendation, Karin R!", "business_id": "4anyLAWqWVZh5BFpol9czQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xiri-gu31uJ5YgIauFGa6g", "review_id": "sWlRpXRXSaka6AtT3fq8Uw", "text": "My blackberry wouldn't charge due to a loose mini USB port. I had just 2 bars left for power and it's my only phone so sending it out was not an option. It was out of warranty and I don't carry insurance on my phone. I called Sun Cellar and he quoted me a price and a wait time of 20-25min. I looked around at other repair centers and found their quotes to be 2x as much and they didn't have a tech in until the afternoon and told me it would take an hour or more.\n\nI got there and was helped right away. The repair took 10minutes (if that!). Dan was polite, pleasant, and very knowledgeable. The cost was exactly the price he quoted me on the phone. I am so grateful that he was able to help me out. The repair cost less than my deductible would have cost with insurance, certainly a fraction of what a new phone cost, and he had me operational in 10 minutes! I couldn't ask for better service!\n\nI would certainly recommend this business to anyone needing cell phone repair and will use them again!", "business_id": "4anyLAWqWVZh5BFpol9czQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UV6WkH0W-OC_OVEeN9GD3g", "review_id": "nx_etjY02SPnQ0KeEHvjyg", "text": "Went back again today, to the new location and was so thankful that they were still around. He was able to fix my Blackberry Curve in less than 5 minutes. He was helping out some poor guy who washed his RAZR in the washing machine. He spent time explaining the new phone to the gentleman and charged him a very reasonable rate for a new phone, getting the number on to that phone, and providing a wall and phone charger.  I was impressed!", "business_id": "4anyLAWqWVZh5BFpol9czQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2A1_Thu5gkicZkfltQCXWQ", "review_id": "q0SwlBR9fZTgny0Bp4x1bw", "text": "Whatever you need Dan can take care of it for you. \nHe was awesome! Great customer service immediately after you tell him what's wrong with your phone he gets right on it. I would strongly recommend that you go to him instead of going to your service provider, because there is no way that they could match his quality of  customer service.     \n\nSun Cellular\n3329 E Bell Rd\nSte A14\nPhoenix, AZ 85032\nCall now!!!!!\n(602) 267-7800 \nwww.suncellularinc.com  \nHours: \nMon-Thu 9 am - 5 pm", "business_id": "4anyLAWqWVZh5BFpol9czQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "afeUN0x5ray1xy3ONY51sA", "review_id": "WqMqh59htOYQX70CZ9Tvlw", "text": "The place isn't fancy or pretty per say, but the service was excellent! I dropped my phone in some water and it wasn't working so well anymore. I brought the phone in and they were able to help me out. I would definitely recommend to anyone with a broken phone.", "business_id": "4anyLAWqWVZh5BFpol9czQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-cgz6qu0nnJZ_pWX-NlScg", "review_id": "cmBkgz_CGPAaWAfkALpDZQ", "text": "I dropped my phone in water. I tried drying it out myself, and it sort of worked. It would randomly do  crazy things, and  not turn off. I took it in to Sun Cellular. For $65.00 it was fixed, and it took about an hour. \nI was so happy!!!!", "business_id": "4anyLAWqWVZh5BFpol9czQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_o9bFRA94HkzYVJ2adakxg", "review_id": "fwUvWv0PMyinGOIE47LCXw", "text": "Dan is the man!  He knows everything about phones and will fix your phone for a very reasonable price.  I recommend his store to everyone I know :)", "business_id": "4anyLAWqWVZh5BFpol9czQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4My3PnGfcKM1mVr9jIVCFQ", "review_id": "F0DlC66_lT3oSUFBTqSygg", "text": "A+, thanks so much for the quick service and new iPhone 4 screen.   You make it seem so easy.   I am already letting everyone know that you are the place to be.", "business_id": "4anyLAWqWVZh5BFpol9czQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mlY2rj2PBhK6-nlWjDMQIg", "review_id": "zQIWeb-pxwRMc1AmFKyffg", "text": "Another 5 star review. I brought in 2 of the same phones, both with a different problem. He swapped parts for me in about 20 minutes and I have a working phone again! Highly recommend!", "business_id": "4anyLAWqWVZh5BFpol9czQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ngD5RF07pxwlq4euexSluA", "review_id": "iGUuINhpxsiZqw1uvcMZww", "text": "Dan is 'da Bomb!\n\nIf you want an HONEST assessment of the extent of your phone repair, and competent, reliable, and fairly priced service, Sun Cellular is the place to go.  If you want a pretty picture, a low ball price, then an unpleasant surprise once the other guy has torn your phone down, go somewhere else.\n\nBrought a phone in with an oddball part needing replacement, that needed to be ordered.  Dan was very specific; he let me know the part was unusual and needed to be ordered from manufacturer, how long it would take to get it, and the cost.  I wasn't thrilled with the wait or the cost of the part.\n\nI called a few other places, who told me \"yeah, we can have that done today (or tomorrow)...\", widely varied pricing, all on the low side.   I asked them to verify that they had the correct part in, and NONE of them had it, and the cost and the wait time went up with all of them.  I can just see it now... you bring the other guys your phone, they tear it down, THEN tell you \"oops, gonna hafta wait, cost is higher\".  Now you're a captive audience, and they have your phone.  BAD news!  \n\nNeedless to say, Dan got the phone, and fixed it.  He was right on the price, right on the wait time, he knows his business.  Labor fees are low.\n\nHe's got my business for life.  Thanks, Dan!", "business_id": "4anyLAWqWVZh5BFpol9czQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_5bJpULon4g1Oa_NtzFZRw", "review_id": "5Kya5vGh_sJ5wloM6GfKxg", "text": "HONEST, nice, quick and fair prices! this is all you could ask for in any service that you need done and dan delivers. I have been there twice because I am clumsy with my iphone and he makes it like new every time. If you have done the research on screen repair you know its waaaaay expensive, but with sun cellular thats just not the case. telling everyone I know with a cracked iphone case. If only i was in phx still....", "business_id": "4anyLAWqWVZh5BFpol9czQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9N6rorbBEIda6WUAHGGyhQ", "review_id": "ObFFq7PCqNJGAsCurMELXA", "text": "I received a card for this place from a Verizon store when my phone has issues, and i had no insurance. Dan was very quick and repaired my phone for a very nice price! His first fix did not take care of the issue, but after taking it back to him he was able to properly diagnose the issue and resolve it with no extra cost. I would definitely recommend going to see Dan if you have any phone issues.", "business_id": "4anyLAWqWVZh5BFpol9czQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4Jqg1IrD6s_Z07Shfp1sQQ", "review_id": "H0Jpb_YABToIl6TEvqWj6Q", "text": "These guys were great. Same day service, gave me the price that was quoted...what else can I say? My Samsung wouldn't charge unless I held the USB cable at some weird angle with *just* the right amount of pressure--I kept trying to deny that there was a problem, but seriously, one can only deny reality for so long...believe me I tried...but they got it fixed up in less than an hour and I was back to Words With Friends in no time...:)  Thanks, guys! :)", "business_id": "4anyLAWqWVZh5BFpol9czQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bkC4Agy7KZiYLLGAp7wT0A", "review_id": "HZiU21wcUGOoUMTWdIiqng", "text": "Found Sun cellular after they were on the news. I had an iPhone 4s with a broken screen. The owner was very polite and and explained everything. The repair was completed as promised definitely recommend them.", "business_id": "4anyLAWqWVZh5BFpol9czQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U77M6LmmbWIEy8JZXMSdPw", "review_id": "c2JcAfsl81cRVvdxKZO_rA", "text": "$85 for replacement of my badly cracked 4S. Perfect condition, fast turnaround. Nice guys.\n\nThanks!", "business_id": "4anyLAWqWVZh5BFpol9czQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zN1ceQJ2FZeVvsWmIz2-aQ", "review_id": "MrIId9VVaMpzAQgpUPPEAQ", "text": "Replaced my cracked Droid screen in less than 30 minutes for under $100. Great deal and he did it while I waited.", "business_id": "4anyLAWqWVZh5BFpol9czQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A7B8l4bO15tVkpD-5TD2zQ", "review_id": "Kjm2zRUPDbguOeHAyxJFbw", "text": "I shattered the screen on my old Droid2, so I stopped by Sun Cellular on my way home from work. It was after 4:30 and the shop closes at 5. Even though Dan was still working on other phones, rather than turning me away, he said he could get mine done that day and stayed open past 5. There was a hard plastic band around the edge of my phone that was also cracked. Dan offered to replace it, free of charge, if he could take it from another phone. Unfortunately, that piece was more damaged on the phones he had, but it was awesome of him to offer!", "business_id": "4anyLAWqWVZh5BFpol9czQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3rak_rx4xs8I3Ff8LXwjhA", "review_id": "VcdgYNmNnnHkyZg2n9AooQ", "text": "Awesome work!!!! My phone was badly cracked, I was referred to Dan and he was awesome!  Fixed my phone is 20 minutes.", "business_id": "4anyLAWqWVZh5BFpol9czQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RnImEtgtZ0cYcTbyNLLNRQ", "review_id": "u3uKW4ksB_7113zmFtPhoA", "text": "Fantastic service at a great price!\n\nI had cracked glass on my Galaxy S3 and I called them late on a Friday, a few minutes before closing. Dan let me know that he didn't have the glass on hand at the moment but he would have it when they opened at 11 am Saturday. I was there and he took care of me immediately. The repair took less than an hour and the phone is as good as new.", "business_id": "4anyLAWqWVZh5BFpol9czQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zLFHN0QjejVYSggwRlG2vQ", "review_id": "Oty-SwK8q313uu5Z5R1klg", "text": "Good prices.  Friendly service.  A fast examination of your mobile phone.\n\nThis was the THIRD place I went...to see about getting my phone fixed.  The first one said it would be $70 and 3-5 days.  The second place said they did not do what I needed done...but they told me about Sun Cellular...they told me to see Dan.\n\nThey had an option to try and repair my current broken piece...which was not even an option with the first place.  So that is great.", "business_id": "4anyLAWqWVZh5BFpol9czQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yf6ezp-dOfuB9igyXvsfwA", "review_id": "kzYf0AuqL_s1nypA3KjBxg", "text": "So, I'm walking out to my car after a long day at work. I reach into my purse to grab my phone and SMASH! My link to the rest of the world is cracked and, well let's face it, my day has been ruined. That my friends was me last Friday. *tear* So, why am I happy now? Let's read on. \n\nI fortunately have a super smart sister that told me how to keep my face and fingers from being sliced to bits from the broken glass (scotch tape guys... Miracle quick fix). Then I was off to find the real repair. I called around to a few places. One place in particular was across the street from me. I walk in and they want $120.00 for the repair and one whole day to fix it! WHA?!?! Not happening. So, I dig a little more. \n\nI called Sun Cellular. Dan needed to order the part, but he could do it for $5 less and in 30-45 min. Works for me!! So, today I go in. He has the part and he gets right to work  I feel I should note here that this guy is friendly and very professional. Super props to that!! Anyway, 10 MINUTES LATER I have my phone back. And she's purrrrdy! \n\nThis was the best repair experience I have ever had! I was so please with the way this business conducts itself and how awesome the service was. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! 5 stars all the way from me.", "business_id": "4anyLAWqWVZh5BFpol9czQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ilm8AjdjupO7Q-LdgHUPFg", "review_id": "kvnQq-gV71RxWmmKlukaMA", "text": "There was a small line at 9 am but the owner got everyone taken care of and gave me a deadline to pick up my phone.  It was ready on time and they are a very polite, knowledgable team.  2 hours to get my glass replaced on my Samsung S3.  I could not be happier.", "business_id": "4anyLAWqWVZh5BFpol9czQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aFS79MWa0-zlU7SBpq1MDg", "review_id": "qW8tNZt-UtWXn5JpdeJ17Q", "text": "They do fast work, call you back when they say they will and did a great job. Very friendly in there, too. Very personable.", "business_id": "4anyLAWqWVZh5BFpol9czQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JB-2f1aGRTOjrc42RJ4I-Q", "review_id": "eCl7WFNwDEtuerAd3e6I8g", "text": "Friendly, outstanding service. A 1st Class operation. Do not hesitate, just go to them!!\n\nMy Apple iPhone4's battery has been on its last legs the past few months (the fact that Apple cannot put a battery in their $400 phones that can last more than a year is another debate for another review). Fortunately, a friend gave me an unused spare, so I was prepared to just do the work myself.  I had the proper tools but when it came to removing the battery to replace it with a new one, I was stymied trying to remove the one stupid 2.5 mm screw that kept the battery connection in place.\n\nConcerned that I might \"strip\" the screw completely if I tried to keep muscle-ing it, I sought expert help to see how much it would cost just to take the stupid screw out for me. That's it. Nothing more. I'll take it from there.  As a self-employed professional myself, I don't expect anyone to work or put in their time for free and I was prepared to pay a reasonable amount for whoever did the work's time and trouble.  I did a Google search and came up with three establishments in my immediate area.  The first one did not answer the phone(in fairness, it was lunch time), and the third one, rather dismissively, came up with some lamea*s excuse about the screw being stripped and maybe needing a new connector and said, I quote:  \"I can't help you, man\".  I won't mention this establishment by name, but suffice to say they are located at the NE corner of 7th St. and Union Hills and their number is 480-559-9694.  My 2nd call was to Sun Cellular and the phone was answered by a young fellow named Issac.  I explained my problem to him and what I needed done and, after listening and confirming all I needed was the screw taken out, he invited me to come on down.\n\nAbout an hour later, when I came in to their shop off Bell Rd., a young man behind the counter was the first to greet me.  Turns out it was Issac.  I re-introduced myself and my problem and he kindly took my phone in back to take a look.  I had barely had the chance to sit down in their comfortable waiting area when he popped out of the back smiling, holding the tiny screw in one hand and my iPhone and back cover (I had pre-removed the pentalobe screws so as to take up less of his time) in the other.  Hallelujah!   I then asked if I could pay some sort of \"diagnostic\" or other j*rkoff fee for their labor and trouble, but Issac said that it was no big deal.  I asked him if he was sure, as I had no problem paying something for their assistance, and Issac kindly declined again.  In fact, a slightly older fellow who was also behind the counter (who, I'm guessing, may be the owner/proprietor) chimed in with, \"Anyone who would charge you for that should be shot...\"  Wow.\n\nIn this day and age, it is so rare to find such friendly and service-oriented professionals--particularly when it comes to repair of consumer electronics.  The reviews you read on this Yelp listing are clearly no joke.  These guys are the real deal, and iPhone repair shops throughout the Valley (including the last crew that fixed my phone) could learn a lot from them.  I can't speak to their experience with any other brands, but in terms of plain honesty, customer service, and sheer professionalism, you owe it to yourself and your smartphone to visit Sun Cellular.  I know I will, and will send everyone I know of there, as well.", "business_id": "4anyLAWqWVZh5BFpol9czQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kVKmor9xpK7x0CPiziYdcQ", "review_id": "ALPJ9FLctkXuTu2vGbkSxA", "text": "I am really really happy w the service the staff provided for me! My iphone 5 was really messed up. The glass was shattered and Dan preserve and took care of it. They really know how to fix phones! I hope not to return because I damage my phone too often but there is not other place to go except there! You will never regret going there! The best customer service!!!\n\nHappy Labor Day !", "business_id": "4anyLAWqWVZh5BFpol9czQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W1Z7T5trNCMaFgl0LIHGFA", "review_id": "37aot6PjmGcGMjxOz9Gs-w", "text": "Called around to get quotes on my Samsung Galaxy S2 charger port(wouldn't charge anymore) talked to Dan who quoted me best price. \n\nWalked in later afternoon and a 30 minute wait turned into a 10 minute wait!  Fast, friendly service and no upsell!  Price is what its going to be\n\nWould highly recommend for any mobile phone service!", "business_id": "4anyLAWqWVZh5BFpol9czQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8F_Z0JF86NlyLUIMJnDojg", "review_id": "pnizqP1jEZrQ4JgK7nMo-w", "text": "Dan is awesome. Professional. Courteous. The touch screen on my Motorola Maxx was cracked due to something that fell on it - freak accident. In mid-August I dropped my phone off knowing he had Motorola brand touch screens on order since mid-June. Thankfully I still had my old phone because I had only upgraded phones recently. He said I would be first in line when he received the needed part. Just got it back and am happy with paying the $250 instead of $700 for a replacement. Other cell phone services were charging the same price for off brand touch-screens. I will recommend Sun Cellular to everyone I know and will do business with him again, but hopefully I won't need to!", "business_id": "4anyLAWqWVZh5BFpol9czQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pvhr1j8NZfGHEAvPrFvMEw", "review_id": "yVkKyb4ZayoAC_4ZjiLoLQ", "text": "Fast, affordable, excellent service!  \nWent in today at lunch to have my iPhone 4 screen repaired and couldn't be happier with my experience.  \nVery kind and friendly staff.", "business_id": "4anyLAWqWVZh5BFpol9czQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m3dF11gcWflBYRm8WfivzQ", "review_id": "Xte8pp1_hzIbxeLr2p_uzQ", "text": "Dan was awesome! I use my phone for business and Verizon reccomended him because they couldn't help me. I was in a panic all morning because my phone wouldn't charge. I went to Sun Cellular and within 45 minutes my phone was fixed and back in business. Saved me! Thank you a ton!!!! Very affordable to was pretty shocked how cheap it was.", "business_id": "4anyLAWqWVZh5BFpol9czQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "URMRQMOQ_AFeFh_7hOs1dg", "review_id": "IiINoBU8fbCSLMtMRKjyzg", "text": "My iphone 4s screen was broken and cracked on the front and back.  Got quoted $50 for each side so $100 total.  About and hour later they were done, however the guy that installed it accidently cracked the glass on the front during installation while pushing it in.  He said that was his last glass screen unless I wanted to wait a week.  He knocked $50 off the price and I paid half as the crack he made was internal and just put a small line through it from top to bottom that wasn't too noticeable and I needed my phone immediately as I was heading out of town the next day for a week.\n\nAbout 3 hours later I reach into my pocket for my phone and pulled it out.  As I take it out of my pocket the front screen and back screen both come apart!!!!!!  I noticed that the guy who repaired it forgot to put the screws back into the phone that hold it together! Who does that?!  Luckily I was at the Kierland Commons and walked into the Apple Store to see if they could replace the missing screws.  They did for free thankfully, did not expect that from Apple.\n\nNow after about a month of having the screen \"fixed\", their are two huge cracks running through the screen after my phone rolled off the couch and onto the carpet taking a massive 10 inch fall, haha.  I don't what they replaced my screen with but it has the durability of paper mache.\n\nThis should of been expected from a place that looks on the outside to be across between a pawn shop and a bail bond agency. Lesson learned, just awful.  You've been warned.  Take your chances with the Apple Store, atleast they replace the screen with Apple glass.", "business_id": "4anyLAWqWVZh5BFpol9czQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "llcAD6C00C7pvaNFq-gSaA", "review_id": "LVl-FCcjvlvmdwXdhWMMYw", "text": "Excellent place, I would recommend it to anybody! They provide very speedy service and helped me out so much. I replaced my iPhone battery phone with them twice in one day and when it still did not work (because my phone is faulty, not my battery) they told me I could come back in for a full refund, no questions asked. I can't say enough nice things about Sun Cellular. Honest, knowledgable, and quick!", "business_id": "4anyLAWqWVZh5BFpol9czQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hsTfrOFjzIAPafvjIFR4rA", "review_id": "o8W9kRJTsCiWOYBGc4GtTQ", "text": "Took my phone for a screen repair and was told they needed to order the part, the repair would cost $200, the part would be in by Friday and the repair could be done while I waited.  The part didn't arrive when they predicted.  I was then told that the part would be in on Saturday and they would call me as soon as it arrived.  They didn't.  I called several times and was ultimately told that the part had \"just arrived.\"  I said that I would come down immediately.  I arrived at 3:45 and was told they were closing in 15 minutes and had four repairs ahead of mine.  I decided to leave and work with a repair shop that would not waste my time.\n\nI was initially hesitant to have the repair done at Sun Cellular because their shop area had parts and phones strewn everywhere in the repair area and I wondered if their business practices were as haphazard as their store.  In light of the fact that they quoted $200 for a screen repair and Yelp reviewers have them rated as \"inexpensive,\" you may want to question who is writing the reviews.", "business_id": "4anyLAWqWVZh5BFpol9czQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zKWqqJcg9ipnGFv_FfRV7A", "review_id": "zVzmaCgq-WnI0D_uQG1HeA", "text": "I took in my phone because the charger wouldn't go in the port.  They took 5 mins, plucked out a sliver of my old charger, and didn't charge me.  Made my day!!!", "business_id": "4anyLAWqWVZh5BFpol9czQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L_kvM8wykllASKdqgrp9zg", "review_id": "7E7ITTnZBxi2u_jdyhF1dA", "text": "Fast, friendly and knowledgeable.  Good service at a fair price.  Hope I don't have to get my phone repaired  again, but if I do this is where I'm going.", "business_id": "4anyLAWqWVZh5BFpol9czQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XRjmRSO4XhkUVMKVJOSEIA", "review_id": "AnToKbKGwOJnNpKdbx__FA", "text": "Since I work in 3 Gateway, there's no better option for a quick pick-me-up or a mid-day meal.  I've visited the Gateway Cafe about 5 times and plan to continue trying their timely, tasty creations.\n\nI'll start with the bad - the caesar salad isn't a great buy, considering the salad is 40% crouton and usually is composed of some less-than-fresh lettuce.  The portion is reasonable, and the price is great, but the end product is just a bit subpar.\n\nTo the good - the breakfast sandwiches are tasty!!  Real eggs, cheese, and meat, all cooked to order.  Who knew??  Not a bad price at $3 and a quarter!\n\nLots of drink and snack choices for those needing a caffeine surge or other boost and some of the friendliest and most gracious people around.  Give it a try!", "business_id": "h2ewvzx8enIwYhNbtIpcZw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JopzNRMvBxIc_M5pZfoK7Q", "review_id": "2LDJJc4IQeVo8OoQ859UJw", "text": "Really did not like it here at all. Food was not particularly great either. I ordered a Ruben sandwich it had a weird aftertaste. I will not visit this place again.", "business_id": "h2ewvzx8enIwYhNbtIpcZw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PhLWho7zl_GWf1mlEliDCA", "review_id": "PwUqpk-GU1MCuHdH3y16jA", "text": "I eat here several times a week since I work in the building.  The people are great. Friendly and happy to take your order.\n\nNever had a bad dish.  I recommend the #14 on toast.  Also the B.B.C.T.O without the T&O (Bagel, Bacon, Cream Cheese) breakfast is amazing!  I am craving it right now.  \n\nHowever,.... I can't get it because the line is out the door this morning and there is only one person working. With the addition of 110 employee company in the building the wait is ridiculous.  Even if I call ahead and wait 20 minutes before I go down. I still end up waiting ANOTHER 20 minutes for a sandwich. \n\nThis has been happening on a regular basis now.  Please HIRE SOMEONE.  I hear lots of rumblings while waiting in line, so the frustration is not just me.  I think once the wait goes back to normal I will update with more starts.", "business_id": "h2ewvzx8enIwYhNbtIpcZw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p8lTs-Mxh9iGZSVgN8aTyg", "review_id": "m5yZrKJu57v2dYcMG3Rxbw", "text": "I just had their lunch special: Hot Ham & 3 Cheese Melt. Large portion of either potato salad, cottage cheese, or noodle salad; along with a generous hot sandwich! All of it tasted excellent and with the nicest staff in town!", "business_id": "h2ewvzx8enIwYhNbtIpcZw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PhLWho7zl_GWf1mlEliDCA", "review_id": "rICtyE5t83fuVFmcj0J55g", "text": "Well I think they have acclimated to the increase in people in the building since my last post.  I rarely have a wait and they know me by name. LOL.  The staff is always good for a little harassment.", "business_id": "h2ewvzx8enIwYhNbtIpcZw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JTd_HLrtLDg7YSjLq_8I_A", "review_id": "jlXwYZL5XZtjqAGtblU0bw", "text": "Well, I broke away from my norm which is the lunch lounge across the street in the 501 building to see if I could get a little change, don't get me wrong, the lunch lounge ROCKS! five stars!!! but I wanted to venture out & heard about this place from some co-workers. After waiting 15min to order???? another 15min for my food & Oh BTW having to repeat my order to the girl, I finally got my ham sandwich. The bread was stale & chewy, this was on a Monday and I'm assuming made with old bread left over from the Friday or week before, the ham tasted so processed, and cut a lot thicker than I'm use to? My chips were passed their best eaten by date and the staff just seemed real quite and not so upbeat? I'm going to save my money, walk back across the street and go back to the lunch lounge! their line may be longer for good reason, but I've never waited more than 3 or 4min to place my order, and never more than 10min to get my food. True it takes a couple more minutes to walk across the street, but the Food & service offsets the time, and the staff makes up for that with their fresh, friendly, upbeat attitude! So take it from a true professional foodie, save your money, take the trip across the street, and enjoy some real fresh, home made delights!", "business_id": "h2ewvzx8enIwYhNbtIpcZw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nSLrExcVVphiNzvSf5H7vA", "review_id": "0tEsrtZdJnJbQwc3L2uoNQ", "text": "I would not recommend this apartment complex to anyone. Several negatives affect this review:\n\n1. My car was broken into! This is a \"gated\" community where the gate doesn't work half of the time!\n2. The apartment staff don't seem to care about their renters. Maintenance is a second thought, with little to no urgency. When asking about a piece of mail that was delivered to the office, they seemed to have no idea where it could have gone and keep no log of incoming or outgoing mail. On top of that, they didn't care enough to find the mail!\n3. Grounds are kept at a minimum. Dog bags are refilled occasionally, bushes are cut haphazardly. Overall, just unkempt.\n\nI'd say stay away from this place!!", "business_id": "bVRoCoXu2jIyqbZRT_isWw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5W-ruHmpkwLyI6LlanHstw", "review_id": "iqNMUyP7lC-edVTwJTd0MQ", "text": "I originally moved into Courtney Village Apartments back in September 2010. Despite the sketchy surrounding neighborhood and higher priced rent, it was a nice centralized location that fit my lifestyle at the time. \n\nI will say that the benefit of location is a huge plus for Courtney Village. You are less than 10 minutes from ASU and oldtown Scottsdale. Less than 30 minutes from almost every part of the valley. \n\nAnother benefit is their dog park. A good core group of residents frequent the dog park multiple times a week. They are very friendly and welcoming to new people and all they ask is that your dog not be a total dick. It gives the complex a greater sense of community.\n\nUnfortunately, those are the only two benefits that Courtney Village offers. The apartment office is rude and unresponsive to resident inquiries. They advertise a \"gated\" community, but will let the gates sit broken and open for weeks at a time, giving anyone the ability to enter the complex. They promise a 48-hour maintenance work order fix, but refuse to co-ordinate their maintenance appointments with the resident's schedule. They expect you to let their maintenance guys have carte blanche access to your home without ever meeting them. They are so committed to this 48 hour time frame that if you try to call a work order in with a desired fix date more than 48 hours out, they will tell you that you need to call back closer to the desired date. \n\nAnother issue with the office is that everyone is in \"cover your ass\" mode. Employees are quick to throw others under the bus for misinformation and also will lie to a resident at the drop of a hat. My last rent check took over four weeks to be cashed by the office. I called after two weeks to make sure my payment was applied. The office assured me that they had cashed the check and that it must be a problem with my bank. Sure enough, once my check was cashed and I looked at the deposit date, it was deposited on the 27th of the month. Maybe instead of lying to a resident, they could just admit that they fucked up instead of leading someone on a wild goose chase with their bank over outstanding checks.\n\nThe biggest problem is that Courtney Village believes they have some sort of inflated value based on their apartment's location. They will try to charge you almost $900 a month for a 2 bedroom, 1,050sq ft apartment. They do this despite having a trailer park a block to the west, being 1/4th of a mile away from a complex where two men broke into the apartment of a woman and proceeded to rape and rob her, and also 1/4th of a mile away from a National Guard base where a solider was stabbed while taking out the trash. They refuse to even hire a security guard to do nightly checks, instead relying on the two residents who are Phoenix police members to demonstrate a level of security in the complex that does not exist. Seems like the more the neighborhood goes downhill, the higher they raise their rates. They also won't give any current residents a fair shake when it comes to renewing their lease. My buddy continued to pay nearly $800 a month for the same model unit that they rented to his neighbors for $750 two weeks earlier. Seems that they would rather risk bringing in new tenants at a slightly higher price point than working with current residents. \n\nThis review may seem negative, and in all honesty it is, but this complex is ran by a very negative group of people. They try to work you with their community bullshit, but at the end of the day they could care less if your car is broken into or if the grounds look nice or if your apartment is taken care of. They only care about that rent check being dropped in their mail on the 1st. Avoid the bullshit and find a nicer, safer, cleaner place closer to Scottsdale or ASU for the same price point.", "business_id": "bVRoCoXu2jIyqbZRT_isWw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n2BtqUzIsQv7Vw9pJc3Xow", "review_id": "i7A1ClWTMY_CIeSmDs2Wrw", "text": "I've lived here since '04.  It was managed by a different company, and it was a really nice place.  Quiet, working class residents, and families.  When the current mgt company took over, it started to slowly take a turn for the worse.  First thing they did was try to hassle me about my recent lease renewal before the prior company left.  Said I was paying to little.  Sorry, I signed the contract, you have to honor it......I agree with the other reviewers that stated how bad the customer relation skills of the employees in the leasing office are. (With the exception of CJ, he is very pleasant, and easy to talk to.  Unfortunately, he has no managerial power).  Less than a year ago I was on a 4month medical leave due to a kidney transplant.  My benefits were taking long to go through, so I advised the office of my situation, and wanted to work something out.  Sorry, no dice.  Since it took an extra 2 weeks to receive my funds (now I was over 10days late) they filed papers with a lawyer, and I got served.  So the money I just got, had to go to late fees, plus the lawyer fees, which were over $200 alone.  I wasn't allowed to set up a payment plan, pay half, or any other option.  Nice way to treat a long term tenant.  \n\nThey used to be so strict with issues such as picking up after your dog, parking your car properly within the lines. and noise problems.  Sadly all these things have gone.  It's almost like dodging land mines everyday.  Many of us have complained, but their HONEST to GOODNESS answer was, \"Well if we don't know who it is, we can't do anything about it.  Maybe if you took a picture of them, or told us the apt #\".......So I should hide in the bushes with a camera, or stalk the person?  I asked if they could at least put out a letter asking residents to be more mindful and respectful.  They said no.\nNow I see abandoned cars with flat tires, broken headlights, and expired plates.  They used to have the vehicles towed just for having an expired plate.  The grills have been broken (handles, burners, self igniter, etc) for well over 4 years.\n\nSadly, the complex has mirrored the surrounding neighborhood a great deal the past few years.  Even a lot of the residents are just rude and discourteous.  They'll park in your spot or take up both theirs and yours.  Other neighbors have complained of their cars and apartments being broken into. And yet we still have no type of security presence. \n\nIf you're a new tenant, they are all smiles and welcome you in.  But as a current resident, their expression conveys more of a \"What do you want?\" attitude.  You try to ask a question, or ask for help with maybe dealing with problems in the common areas (like broken bbq grills), and you get a 'Yeah we know', or a 'We'll look into it'.  Nothing ever happens.  They DON'T take care about the current and long term residents.  And because of all these issues, many of the good people have left.  \n\nThis for sure is my last lease.  It can't come fast enough.  If I'm able to save up enough money, I just may break it, so I can get out.", "business_id": "bVRoCoXu2jIyqbZRT_isWw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lvjvPFW1tBymHHN5Qank3g", "review_id": "xG7bWpGIrt3Rsn8bRqw2bg", "text": "I was smart enough to know that the rent here should never be more than 800 for a two bedroom. Rent accordingly to the market! My two bedroom two bath 1200 square feet apartment, i got for only 695$ a month. But I can understand why some people would be angry with the rent they paid and what they are getting. \n\nThis review will be based on my experiences of living here since January of 2011. \n\nThe Good\n1. Our neighbors are all very decent and not once have I ever had problems with noise complaints, sketchy neighbors etc. We all look out for each other and even get to know each other's dogs!  (although there are some assholes living here, it's not bad, people are really friendly. \n2. the maintenance guys will definitely come fix your stuff asap. Assuming they get the work order...sometimes my work orders would only say one thing when there would be multiple things needed to be fixed... this would be the front office's fault. They are all very helpful, nice, and gentlemen. They live in the neighboorhood, have families and pets there too so they understand what you're going through.\n3. Rent can now be paid online, so there is no hassle to having to deposit a check or coming into the office, etc. The rent billed each month will now include water and sewage based on the usage and number of units total. You can pick which electricity you have. If you choose aps you're on one side, if you choose srp, you're on the other. The electricity for my apartment was about 65 a month regularly and up to 160 for summer. I'm on a peak hour plan with aps and USE A LOT OF ELECTRICITY! \n4. Grounds keeping and dog poop is not a problem and they don't mow the grass early either! \n5. Close and convenient to shopping places such as Costco, target, fry's, safeway, walmart. Close to freeway access. You are near the 202 and 143. \n6. The apartment itself is quite spacious, open, and fairly new. Don't expect modern appliances that are stainless steel, but you can expect VERY high ceilings, nice finishes, and new carpet. I loved the layout and the space. I also loved the masterbath. That tub was amazing for bubble baths!!\n7. Each unit has it's own laundry! YES YES YES!!!!!\n\nThe Bad...mostly annoying\n1. One covered parking spot for a two bedroom with multiple residents sucks. uncovered isn't bad, it's just far from where you need to be. Be careful though, if you park illegally or stupidly i.e. in two lanes, you will be towed. they have their own towing companies to come in. I even got a citation warning for having a out of state license plate when I am an out of state student! \n2.There is only ONE dumpster for each complex. This means if you have trash and you live on the opposite side of the complex, you drive your trash. I mean it, many of us have to drive multiple trash to the dumpster. \n3. The previous reviews are right about the gate. The gate was left open a lot at night and  sometimes it would go for two three days without being fixed. What's the point of a gate code when all you have to do is wait for someone to go in. \n4. I lived on the first floor so the air quality was kinda terrible. It was stuffy and no matter how hard I tried, I just couldn't get it to be cool and airy. \n5. I hated the sink. It's a double sink, but it's not deep. So dishes pile up fast. \n\nThe Ugly\n1. DON'T LET THE COP CAR PARKED OUT FRONT FOOL YOU! It's a terrible bad bad bad neighborhood; multiple people have had break ins. HIDE YO KIDS, HIDE YO WIFE.  LOCK YOUR DOORS AND BAR YOUR WINDOWS! DO NOT LIVE ON THE FIRST FLOOR! I even got a friggin rearview mirror stolen from my car parked in broad daylight in a covered parking spot! Learned my lesson, now I have a knife, bat, and pepper spray at hand to protect me! \n\nOverall Impression\nThis place wasn't a bad apartment. For the square footage and the price I paid, I loved it. If this apartment was located elsewhere it would have been a dream! There are things you have to weigh, if you think you can overlook them then this place will be perfect! I unfortunately can't.", "business_id": "bVRoCoXu2jIyqbZRT_isWw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EUCVq407Ihrczrt-75A-mg", "review_id": "DnAlHwC416tRa_t5-VvM8A", "text": "These have to be one of prettiest but worse managed apartment complexes in the valley. On the surface you would automatically want to live in these apartments just off their appearance but don't be fooled because the management staff at this location is HORRIBLE and don't care whatsoever. I had an issue where maintenance was entering my  apartment because they \"thought\" I had moved out. My lease wasn't up for another month and though I had already moved most of my belongings out I still had a few items in the apartment. Well maintenance decided they would take it upon themselves and \"clean\" the apartment so it could be ready for someone else to move in, while I'm still paying rent for this apartment. In doing so they threw away the belongings I had in the apartment including clothes & towels. Not only had they entered to \"clean\" the apartment once but TWICE! After the first incident I went up to the office and they said \"oh we're not sure if someone has been in your apartment\". Huh?? So silly me I thought that there was NO WAY they would make the mistake of coming back prematurely again after I just went to complain...WRONG! They entered the apartment again without my permission the following week and again threw away my belongings. This time I went to the management office and one girl was trying to contact maintenance to get to the bottom of this. Then out of nowhere here comes the head manager not saying hi & even asking me what happened; she immediately goes on the defensive and says her guys weren't in my apartment and that I need to file a police report because apparently someone must've broken into my apartment. I proceeded to ask her who would break into an apartment lock the door afterwards and CLEAN IT UP??? After she realized she was making no sense she refused talk or help me anymore and said there was nothing they could do. The funny part is I could hear the head maintenance guy in the other lady's office saying \"yeah I went in there the other day because I thought it was vacant...but once I saw some clothes I just moved the blinds over and walked out.\" So they were clearly lying to me at the leasing office to cover their own butts. I was highly disappointed in this complex because it is such a beautiful complex but don't be fooled like I was...don't move here! Not to mention they're overpriced.", "business_id": "bVRoCoXu2jIyqbZRT_isWw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Mcvf7S_vgcaxU1Yp5z76yg", "review_id": "_eByl2hiDTsqOoavDz1kxg", "text": "My current roommate and I recently moved into these apartments after being recommended from one of our close friends who had also recently moved in. Since none of us have ever lived here before, we did not know that the website was filled with lies and illusions. Though on the outside the complex appears cheery, the people in the office are less then subpar. hey have the customer service skills of a rock. Upon moving in, my roommate and I began to experience loud noises and fighting coming from our neighbors on the 3rd floor. The fight literally lasted from 1:00AM -5:00AM. I woke up for work (tired from the lack of sleep) and they were STILL fighting. It sounded like a girl and a guy were really having some relationship issues. I let it go and continued on to work. \n\nThe next night  the fighting continued. Now it sounded like it was getting violent with shouts like \"YOU HIT ME FIRST,\" and \"I WILL PUNCH YOU IN THE FACE.\" I could not take it anymore and decided to call the police. At 2:45AM on a Wednesday I called the police to file a noise complaint. The operator was extremely nice for the early hour and sent 2 officers out. After about 20-30 minutes I hear loud knocking on the door above me. Finally the yelling stopped and I was able to get some sleep (Thanks to Phoenix's Finest). The next night the fighting continued and so did the loud bangs and booms. When I say loud noises, I am talking about \"booms\" so loud that our windows shook in the bedrooms. It sounded like bowling balls were being thrown around...or bodies. My roommate came into my room to see if I was awake and to no surprise I was already staring at the ceiling seeing red. We decided to call the police again at around the usual 2:45AM time. This time we requested for the cop to come down to our place and report what they discussed with the inconsiderate neighbors. After dozing in and out trying to stay awake about an hour and a half later we decided that we couldnt wait for the police any longer and fell asleep. I was jolted awake when i heard a loud knock on our front door. I hopped out of bed and walked towards the front, my roommate quickly stopped me and said that was not the cop. She said that the knock did not sound like a cop's knock. Before I could look through the peep hole we then heard through the door \"OPEN UP, WE KNOW YOU CALLED THE COPS.\" it was our lovely neighbors paying us a visit. Again they continued on saying \"IF YOU HAVE THE BALLS TO CALL THE COPS YOU SHOULD HAVE THE BALLS TO OPEN THE DOOR.\" The knocking continued for another 7-10 minutes and progressively became louder and louder. We then heard one of the guys run  up and down the stairs screaming and banging on other tenants doors in a fit of rage that the police were called on them. My roommate and I never went back to sleep and drove around from 6:00AM-9:00AM to wait for the office to open. When the office opened we went in to let them know about the insane madness that went on during the night. Let's not forget I had to call out of work and miss out on an opportunity to make money. The office could care less and did absolutely nothing. With the exception of one employee, CJ, the office employees have no sense of how to treat a person. The manager, Lisa,  was the worst of all. She spoke over me, made me seem like i was blowing things out of proportion and when I stated how upset it made me feel she followed by stating \"we have all gone through difficult things in our life.\" \n\nCurrently as it stands my roommate and I have been here for about 4 months and are still dealing with the horrible neighbors. I have been called a \"bitch\" by one of them while walking to my car, the noise will not stop and is still causing us sleepless nights, our complaints are left unheard and unnoticed, it is flat out miserable. The 2 of the neighbors have moved out but now the one left has his friends staying with him and they make more noise then ever. Our place is absolutely miserable. Our door is constantly being knocked on and just tonight the neighbors jiggled the handle while we were sitting in the living room watching TV. We have become a joke to them because they know the office will not do anything. they could care less about the people who live here and I have never lived in a place that was so disrespectful to their tenants. We have gone to everyone working in there and they all act like their hands are tied. It's pathetic. The last person I spoke with today stated that if we wait a week \"things should work out themselves.\" when i asked for the number to the customer relations to file a complaint, she basically told me that it would not do any good and refused to give it to me. \n\nWhatever you do DO NOT LIVE HERE!!! It is not worth it. They make you sign a 15 month lease and trap you in with unpleasant people both in the office and living around you. This is also in a crap neighborhood. You dont feel safe, regardless of the \"dummy\" cop car parked in front, it's not fooling anyone.", "business_id": "bVRoCoXu2jIyqbZRT_isWw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U7NCuriD5uxvj1zOZs11TA", "review_id": "0Pi4xk5eDnuxfAVPclzvGg", "text": "I have been living here since July 2013 and I can not wait until my lease is over! The staff appeared to be friendly and helpful until I actually moved in! Shortly after I moved in we had an ant problem in the first week. I went to the office so I could be put on the pest control list and the ants never went away so I had to buy my own bug spray and fix the problem.\nThen about a month into being moved in the lock on my front door came completely out. When my bf told the office that our lock was broken and we both had work that day the lady told him someone should be there to fix it within the next hour. When I went on my break 4 hours later I called the office to make sure my house was locked and they told me no one had been there yet. Finally someone got there but they installed the new lock wrong and it's always a hassle to lock or unlock my door now. \n  A few months after this I went to get a direct tv installment paper signed by the office and the First Lady I spoke with I could barely understand and she seemed to not know what she was doing. Then the property manager came out after I asked the First Lady if I could speak with her and she wouldn't go get her for me, and the manager was extremely rude about the situation with me. \nAlso my laundry room closet door fell off the tracks completely one day and almost fell on my head. There are also a lot minor reports that weren't made before I moved in. \n Lastly this week my boyfriend got his car out of the shop after 5 months and the tags he had were expired the day after we brought the car home the management put a tow away sticker on his car even though it was parked in an uncovered parking space and was doing nothing to anyone. \nAnyone who is looking for a place that has a good management run complex DO NOT GO HERE! The staff is very rude.", "business_id": "bVRoCoXu2jIyqbZRT_isWw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cY8ZEkCMdM12L4HBeZCmRw", "review_id": "XzBgf8yBDzQ17rkGWkTXcg", "text": "Well my roommate and I have been living at Courtney Village since October 2013, and honestly don't have many complaints about the place! my neighbors upstairs are very sweet, the staff here has always acknowledged me when I walk through the door (unless they are speaking with someone which I understand its rude to break a conversation) only negatives is the parking....if you have more then one car you are going to have a bad time.. another pro is that they are open on Sundays which is a great positive to a girl who works Monday thru Friday  and cant make it to pick up her package, all in all the negative reviews shock me because I love the layout of my 2 bed 2 bath apartment, very quiet neighborhood and I haven't had anyone \"messing with my car ( although I have a car alarm so that may be why, so honestly you cant believe all the negative reviews because each apartment complex and personality is different! I was just fortunate enough to actually have great neighbors :) I feel Courtney must have changed in 2013 because it deserves 4 stars 5 if they can ether lower the garage payment to rent it or to create closer parking spaces near us haha", "business_id": "bVRoCoXu2jIyqbZRT_isWw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xcD0HkTQdoW5bPeS7kDNUg", "review_id": "yslxu8r0DJNntn2GNR2azQ", "text": "After living here for a month, I am enjoying it but there are a few issues. \n\n-Parking is a nightmare. Very limited open spaces.\n-Vehicle break-ins have occurred. \n-The gates have been broken for a good chunk of the time. \n-The gym is so small and crowded that I am unable to even do a decent workout without bumping into people. \n-My apartment has a bit of a cigarette smell to it as all of my surrounding neighbors smoke.\n-Only one dumpster per complex. The trash compactor is often broke and trash will overflow.\n\nI have contacted the property management as well as Greystar management. If they actually address the vandalism issues and increase security, I may bump up my star-rating. As of right now, I am dissatisfied and questioning my decision to move here.\n\nUpdate:\n\nThey fixed the light on the side of the building where the vehicles were broken into. Parking garages are not available on the north side of the complex, so make sure you park in a well lit area.", "business_id": "bVRoCoXu2jIyqbZRT_isWw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "er6oCGsfI6zpoW3ytswLrw", "review_id": "LNCLMTNdyCBcZlvlzHjqnw", "text": "Unfortunately ZERO stars isn't an option. If you are considering living at Courtney Village, please do yourself an enormous favor and RUN immediately! This is by far the worst place I have ever lived. First and foremost, get ready to be constantly hit with random fees. Your monthly rent will NEVER be the same. You have a base rent, but they pile on the fees constantly every month. Secondly, majority of the maintenance staff are extremely rude. I got yelled at because my dog pooped in the dog park and I didn't immediately run over and pick it up. I had every intention of picking it up, I just wasn't aware I would be scolded for not catching it as it fell out of his ass. Also, one time my roommate was on vacation for the weekend and had locked her bedroom door (which was the master bedroom with the other restroom inside) my toilet handle broke, so I called maintenance. They told me that because I had another restroom in my apartment, even though I had mentioned I didn't have access to it, that it wasn't classified as an \"emergency\" and they wouldn't send anyone until Monday. This happened first thing when I woke up on Saturday. So I had to walk to the public bathroom by the pool all weekend just to use the restroom. Speaking of the pool, if you live on the south side apartments, the pool isn't heated and there is no hot tub, so get ready to rarely or never use the pool. Also, the waterfall feature hasn't worked for about 6 months. At one point it must have been something with the pump that was going out because it was so loud constantly I was worried it was going to explode and kill us all (wishful thinking?!). Another negative, it is in the ghetto. During the 14 month lease I was there for, there was a domestic shooting, a police helicopter hovered over the complex and shined the spotlight in all of the hallways and windows for a good 15 minutes, constant parking lot arguments, as well as parking lot sexual favors, multiple shootings in the area, car break ins, and my personal favorite was when my boyfriend and I were walking in the parking lot and a cop pulled up and asked him very sternly if his name was Clinton (he's not Clinton). I have never felt more unsafe in my life. My boyfriend wouldn't let me take my dog outside alone after dark. If I could go back 14 months ago, I would run for the hills screaming. PLEASE AVOID THIS PLACE FOR YOUR OWN SANITY, SAFETY, AND FINANCIAL WELL BEING!", "business_id": "bVRoCoXu2jIyqbZRT_isWw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "beIClhAMzR5xRbngY2PhkA", "review_id": "lDm-KClZeJpzlXYhfP2eMg", "text": "Massive sewer roach issue and I will scream it from the mountain tops until it is addressed. I fucking hate living here...They act like they're all over it but they're not.\n The staff fucks each other and the units are poorly maintained. They put a dog area right outside my apartment and people just bring their dogs to shit and piss...\n\nThe gate is constantly broken and there is no security here. When I'm in the pool at night I hear gunshots! When I asked about the shady online reviews at EVERY reputable online renters community/open forum my rental agent told me not to worry about it lmao!!!\n\nRENTER BEWARE!!!!! Please feel free to contact me before you consider renting here. \n\nI can't WAIT until this lease is up.", "business_id": "bVRoCoXu2jIyqbZRT_isWw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s9cpOYa5Jb4yORUDubgLug", "review_id": "DOmwk54lvxZGUxQij9o2Hg", "text": "For a last minute trip to Phoenix for spring training, I didn't have a lot of options left for the low price I wanted to pay. Thank goodness for Motel 6!  When I called the Scottsdale location to see if they had any availability, the woman who answered was kind enough to help me book this Phoenix East location for a late arrival that same night.\n\nIf you're looking for luxury, you're looking in the wrong place.  You get what you pay for... thin blankets, flat pillows, toilet seats without a cover, thin walls.  However, the room was clean, the motel is located right off the fwy (and down the street from the A's spring training facility, the Phoenix zoo and Botanical Gardens), and you really can't beat the price ($62 for two in a double nonsmoking room). I just wished the rooms had mini fridges but at least they had ice machines accessible.", "business_id": "T57Zj0fBcJ10tEDqhrFSpw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yNWE8DQiL5laqMY2iz1sDA", "review_id": "lttO7LOA2Yp4y3pF1a-E5w", "text": "Stayed here for 1 night since I was on my way home to San Jose,CA from Tucson, AZ, I decided to stay in Phoenix for 1 night so I could go to a D-Backs game, this Motel 6 isn't a far drive to Chase Field, they put me in a room with 2 twin beds when I requested on my reservation that I wanted a queen size bed, I asked them why I got a room with two twin beds and they told me they couldn't give me one because they we're doing some kind of work to the vacant rooms with queen beds, I was very disappointed about this since I'm a tall guy, I need to sleep at least on a queen size bed. Their prices are great which is the main reason why I stayed here but I doubt I will be back at this location.", "business_id": "T57Zj0fBcJ10tEDqhrFSpw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PXXW6UFzgOI446k9cJb3BA", "review_id": "YVZnQBZxXxcIG4KwbvqUVA", "text": "When we called the Motel before we arrived, they said they had plenty of rooms available, but when we got there the manager spent about 10 minutes searching for a room for us (said several were in the middle of some maintenance.  As we went to our room, we noticed there were many rooms that did not appear to be occupied at all (the drapes were open and rooms were dark.)  This was the same story and situation the past 3 times we stayed here.  I think they just close rooms off, period.\n\nFound a used condom on floor under the bed and the wall near the sink had some drip stains from something I won't even hazard a guess about. There is no way that room had been properly cleaned or sanitized.  We will absolutely not be back here again.", "business_id": "T57Zj0fBcJ10tEDqhrFSpw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "NW0Vvz55ayqnzQ0swfuZKQ", "review_id": "HV87ETZZDwXX3D-o6jbegg", "text": "The Word which goes forth has literally change my families life, it's great to go to a place that challenges you with the Word of God towards Growth and Maturity.", "business_id": "MfysRyJZDI6Q7fHy52g5pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "K0euQLFAcKhQPZ6JxGAryg", "review_id": "RVGScV2IuUMtG3l7CVfA5A", "text": "I didn't expect to find a church when I moved out here.  I checked out a few Christian churches,  even some spiritual centers but nothing resonated with me.  I was born and raised Catholic, so because of that some Protestant churches just don't work for me.  Sorry, I'm just not into all that hooting and hollerin' (or the threats of hell and damnation)!  I'm also very spiritual (not necessarily religious), so I can be wary of religious zealots.  But I've always been open to trying new churches out; so when my classmate invited me to come to hers, I thought sure why not!  Well let me tell you, I was hooked from day one.\n\nFCC is uplifting, delightful and there is lots of praise singing.  You can't help but join in!  It is a non-denominational, multicultural church.  The Sunday service is held at Saguaro High School at 10am.  Praise & worship singing goes on until about 10:30.  They also have bible study/service at 7pm on Wednesdays at their Phoenix location.  FCC is very welcoming and has such a cute way of welcoming new visitors.  \n\nEvery so often, a new topic will be presented as part of a new series.  It will be discussed for several Sundays/Wednesdays in a row.  Afterwards, you can purchase the recordings in mp3/CD for safe-keeping.  The \"Sex\" series had just started when I began attending.  I was really impressed with how Pastor Moore handled the topic: he was very open, frank and respectful.  Any children present were ushered into another room, so adults could feel free to enjoy this topic.  I think it is a challenge for many Christians to follow God's word while traversing this terrain called \"Earth\".  I found this series extremely helpful to me and anyone wishing to maintain closeness to God.\n\nSpeaking of children, they have their own program on Sundays in another part of the building.  I think this is really beneficial for them, allowing them to grow in their own faith with their peers.  They have the opportunity to start developing relationships with like-minded individuals.\n\nThis year celebrates FCC's 15th anniversary so they just held a 3-day celebration.  And...I just officially took steps to become a member.  I begin membership classes next month!  Stop by and give it a go!", "business_id": "MfysRyJZDI6Q7fHy52g5pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "hGvHc3YnSvAgUhSGEum5cA", "review_id": "Agw2JV2Adt1J3lODK4WucQ", "text": "I had been looking for the 'Right-for-Me' church for over a decade.  As I have matured in the things concerning spirituality, I have become certain about two things: first, we all have a God-size hole in our hearts and we long to connect to a higher being, and second, not every church is for every churchgoer.  Just like not every school is for every learner. \n\nAnyway, I moved from the East about four years ago and within that time I found Faith Christian Center.  After attending a few services I realized that I had found my perfect-fit church.  My spiritual life has been transformed since I became a part of this community.  I believe it is because members are encouraged to be their best for God as well as in every other area of their lives.  \n\nFCC is not religious, it's Christ-centered. It's not legalistic, it's realistic.  It's not too big, nor too small.  It's multicultural and non-denominational. It's a blend of the old spiritual- and new praise songs. It's for all ages.\n\nIf you have been searching like I have, stop by and check us out. Here's the link: http://www.fcc-phx.com/", "business_id": "MfysRyJZDI6Q7fHy52g5pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1oR3-73q1Ywg9SqdI_uSFA", "review_id": "HRQgnjnyVbhBh9Fe5PyDvw", "text": "I LOVE Faith Christian Center. Come as you are enviroment. Leave undertanding what the Pastor was talking about. I am not perfect and when I go i dont feel judged. Muticultral church, people of all ages attend. Thier mission is \"Empowering you to be your Best.\" Its doesnt get any better than that.", "business_id": "MfysRyJZDI6Q7fHy52g5pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RQPoWOz6wWXWZ22bzHojeA", "review_id": "_E9wpgQMU1m9O6h7q_Z3oQ", "text": "I normally don't review churches that I visit...but this one is awesome.  If I lived in Phoenix, this would be my place of worship.  The pastor delivered a real word-nothing too complicated...but relevant and applicable. Praise and worship was on point. The congregation and servants are MORE than welcoming.  I did not feel like a stranger here.  There is tons of love in this place, and they give it.  This church has a good, young adult vibe, but with a mix of members-young and old. \n\nThis is not my church, but I highly recommend worshiping with FCC!", "business_id": "MfysRyJZDI6Q7fHy52g5pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XL9D0wXPLcmNox-d9XDfTg", "review_id": "VJpyjk2-xvsoHUUMUSrM9w", "text": "\"The 1st warning sign should have been the lack of bbq smell when entering in the parking lot. Someone in the group mentioned that they must smoke the ribs at a different location. The servings are huge, but the food was disappointing. I'm used to great flavor without the bbq sauce and meat that falls off the bone. Here, if you didn't have sauce, you did't have flavor. I think they boil their ribs then grill them. The corn on the cobb was waaayy over cooked and water spewed down my arm after every bite. I've had better!\"", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2006-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Wy7f9DOuBEOenhnA7KIKoQ", "review_id": "p0zPFv-_A4F3epaL3oVsFA", "text": "Yumm-o!  I love this place!  We eat here a lot.  I always get the ribs... and mix it up between the potato salad and the cole slaw.  The only thing I don't really like is sometimes they put too much pepper or something in their potato salad and cole slaw.  I'm not sure what that flavor is, but when there is too much, it ruins it for me. \n\nBut since I don't go there for potato salad and cole slaw, I'm pretty happy with the place, plus it's within walking distance from my apt.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "fzkO1lGkx8MHhT8S4Rbg3w", "review_id": "yNt9dDggmKCDPD-2LF_5tQ", "text": "This seems to be a more \"authentic\" location than some of the Honey Bear's I've been to, but it did not add much to the experience. The aisle that feeds you to the counter is winding, obtrusive and unnecessary. I ordered the large BBQ Beef sandwich, potato salad and a large RC cola to go. After a bit, the guy working the counter called my number and handed me a tray. I politely asked him to make it to go, and got a bit of attitude. Once I got back to the pad, the food was soggy and hard to eat, but that was kinda a good thing. It was actually refreshing to have an RC, it seems like you have to go with either Pepsi or Coke all the time. I would go back. There is something about the sauce that will bring me back in eventually. Not the kind of place I think I'd frequent, but good in a pinch.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "DBCgOkxxF3AhSKDAqQcR7g", "review_id": "iYSWiLQhgluk8gwoDgcdBw", "text": "You want a big wad of sticky drippy animal on a bun? Well, you're in the right place. it sounds like the other location has more selection of sides. Why not here? This place is lacking. Bring me the home fries!! The sauce was too watery for me, but flavorful. I just wish it stuck to the meat better and didn't get soaked up by the bun. The potato salad was yummy (rather peppery), but I've had better.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EacK6XwZjsTD6QYSIRlJ7Q", "review_id": "re7SOt8HuxLTxgVF-Wjjnw", "text": "This is by far the best BBQ place in Phoenix IMO.  The only problem that I always ran into is what to get.  All the meats are smoked to perfection and the link are spiced just the way i like it.\n\nThe BBQ sauce is so good that I keep a gallon of this wonder in my fridge at all times.\n\nOh, and they also have Alcohol!!", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2FtCOwNwd6UsBgScSc1_Ug", "review_id": "wmQdGI551-kXvyTzEL9y_Q", "text": "Meh.  \nThat's about as much enthusiasm as I can muster for this place...", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZoiKCnVfSQOAGvRIg_Ykaw", "review_id": "KZrRpcWPKXp_u6kZzZWxcg", "text": "I like the sauce here a little better than BBQ Company.  This is a little more vinegar while BBQ Co is sweeter.  The pulled pork sandwich at lunch is one of my favorites.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wAm7i46tiGxSlxwTp4shjw", "review_id": "FL94vOf-UVnWxLpyULAWhw", "text": "I can't remember how long it has been since I started going to Honey Bear's BBQ.  It has to be at least fifteen years.  I love this place.  \n\nI was there today for lunch and had the shredded chicken and a couple of hotlinks.  Delicious!!  Also had some coleslaw too.  I think I've had just about everything on the menu and it is all GREAT!  The service is good and the staff is always friendly.\n\nIf I have one complaint, it is that I am sticky and smell of BBQ sauce the rest of the day.... it could be worse.\n\nAny place that's slogan is \" You don't need no teeth to eat our meat\"  has my vote.  The truth of the matter is, the slogan is right.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Y1Q89zYXcz0mtzQTb-wcHA", "review_id": "qhl0yGfFyBHD5zKvisv8MA", "text": "They advertise \"you don't need no teeth to eat our meat.\" Well, yes you do! I bought a full rack of baby backs and couldn't wait to get home with them. They were VERY tough... and had very little meat on them.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "LzTtvcjciEAeb5C1Wjc-Hw", "review_id": "yjPfeuh7f52S0Gd91OY49w", "text": "I don't really know why but i expected to not quite enjoy Honey Bear's BBQ. Most of that is because when i think of BBQ anything i don't think of buying it more someone outside cooking it for me. Yet when i went in I can say I enjoyed. I ate the shredded chicken sandwich and was super happy with it. Though not a go to place if i get the craving I will pop back in again.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kAw0HygRTr8QJ56Vsc_6WQ", "review_id": "uZkMuKZS2WHsFYnXj-J52Q", "text": "I this is your idea of good BBQ, you obviously don't know anything about what good BBQ should taste like.  I saw one review that suggested you eat the meat with the sides - looking for flavor I guess.  Lame attempt at sauce, ho hum buns.  I think the only reason they've lasted is that this town doesn't seem to have much competition in the BBQ department.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3AJfkhFeQPIQ937fTYmarw", "review_id": "SovWv4odZh5U1TOIokkvwQ", "text": "Above average BBQ at a resonable price.  Large portions.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8RNm-Oft6BsUWsXIdiLAUg", "review_id": "RykaO_li3J4bORiNrOTycg", "text": "Honey Bears is an experience.  I don't want to see how clean their kitchen is(n't), use the restroom or walk to my car in the dark alone, but I CAN'T GET ENOUGH!!!  It is the best BBQ around hands down!  I LOVE the pulled pork sandwich and would eat anything drenched in their bbq sauce.  Its sweet and spicy with the perfect touch of vinegar-i-ness.  You definitely need quite a few of the paper napkins to clean up with afterwards.  Actually, just take a shower.  \n\nTheir beans, coleslaw and peach cobbler are delicious too.  They also cater.  Its a dive, but TOTALLY worth the trip!", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WmldRvl1nKxuKM6weiO6fQ", "review_id": "nELZ8tiLaoBqXH_ojwDgCA", "text": "\"You don't need no teeth to eat our meat!\" the slogan for Honey Bear's Bar-B-Q proudly proclaims and they are telling you the truth! Wonderfully tender and tasty pork, chicken and brisket that fall apart as you eat them in to an amborisa of meat and spicy sauce!\n\nHoney Bear's has been a valley gem for decades, their original location a run building in Phoenix near Papago Park that you would never expect would house some of the finest barbecue this side of the Mississippi river. But the aroma would draw you in anyway.\n\nThat's how I first found them 20 some years ago, by smell while bicycling near Papago Park the wind brought the smells of the promise of smoked pork at it's finest. I was not disappointed then and never have been since.\n\nHome of the hottest Hot Links around, Cowbro beans, Fried Catfish, Beef Brisket, Pulled Pork and Sweet Potato Pie.\n\nNow Honey Bears has 4 valley locations, but success has not affected the wonderful quality of their food and their prices are the lowest anywhere for genuine slow smoked barbecue!", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jdfiORh60zOH7ERQ44WgFA", "review_id": "K-g9jygCVKhNvnWpjfqs0g", "text": "I still don't get the hype over this place. I try it once or twice a year, but as another poster said, their meat has no taste. It is apparently simply a vehicle for smoke flavor. Their potato salad could have been purchased from Wal-Mart, corn is often overdone, and their tossed salad is just okay. On the upside, their beans are great, and their sweet potato pie is very good.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "2CTCrl-YdeT-4LekCsJSLg", "review_id": "tNDipKHyw87f8ZYrFS4V0Q", "text": "Honey Bear BBQ is wet, messy, forget-yer-in-Arizona, hose yourself down with gallons of ice-tea when you're done, fun. The meat is so tender they must be getting it from animals who can't even stand up. The flavor of the sauce is a nice balance but leans a bit heavy on the sweet. But if this surprises you, you've simply forgotten the name of the place.\nTry any of the meat, and don't miss the beans. They taste like something went horribly wrong in the pot and someone tried to cover it up with ladle-fulls of honey, and just before throwing the whole mess out, realized \"This is pretty damn GOOD!!!\nI'll go there every chance I get, but if you don't like sweet messy BBQ stay away.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "akHXYl0lD5zPss6A79A3_Q", "review_id": "UWQWARmQ8SxMG2GEfUiO5Q", "text": "I could see driving over from downtown for this.  Great, simple, tasty.  BBQ was best I've had outside of Oklahoma, and the cole slaw was very fresh (I'd go a bit less sweet, but it was nice and crunchy).", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "vdATvMVBdbzkSyTkGkcY4w", "review_id": "LOJaBD7iRkj-nAmwCDTDaQ", "text": "Oooohh the good food we find in the ghettooooo!! \n\nSo yeah, when I moved to Az I didn't really know anyone, so of course I had no idea which areas were near 'bad', and which were closer to 'good'. I moved about 3 blocks away from Honey Bear's, and truthfully this place saved me a few times. Sure, it's on a street famous for hookers and activity deemed less than savory by most, but the bbq is solid. \n\nParking is ample and the staff is as down home as the bbq they dish out. Enjoy!", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eEo1W07PkjR0jLRkMF5m1g", "review_id": "wVR17ScZXW72GmYMLptdVA", "text": "My dad used to have this saying.  \"If you put it on top of your head your tongue would beat your brains out trying to get to it\".  That sums up how i feel about honey bears.\n\nAfter living in St Louis for a while i feared i would never find BBQ that met my standards ever again.  But this place is probably the best in the valley.  Many places try, but none can match this place for the portions or the price.\n\nOnly reason they didnt get 5 stars is the lack of cornbread.  What is with BBQ places here and no freakin cornbread?  Blasphemy. But other than that, perfection.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_1OTipGDKze-M0XaYh-kXQ", "review_id": "u4569v9DDqNe0Tl81l1nNg", "text": "This was a pretty decent place for good BBQ.  There isn't that much variety - mostly focused on BBQ meat sandwiches.  The good thing is that despite the small menu, what they do have is pretty good - I had the BBQ beef, which was tasty and had a ton of flavor.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IYZhidwfsms_Ms1HMqgY7w", "review_id": "P31kXP4oan6ZQm69TN6tIA", "text": "The Real Deal\n\nI'm from East Tennessee and our BBQ is North Carolina style.\nAfter moving out to Tempe in '95 I thought I'd never see good BBQ but Honey Bear's changed that, they could hold their own in the South.\nHoney Bears is N Carolina -style BBQ and the real deal., not cooked with spice/sauce until you put it on the meat.\nGo for the Pork! this is what they do, skip the beef and chicken, it's for the BBQ illiterate.\nSame with the folks who complained about having to put the sauce to the meat or not having fries, you do not know Southern BBQ.\nFor those who do, enjoy!", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3FMdOQ2g9ANQgV33FtxW8A", "review_id": "AkS51z7JWycdKpUNpnTkYg", "text": "I used to love Honey Bears, but in the past 24 months, for some reason, they've lost their soul. \n\nAnd that's bad because this was the only reliable selection of BBQ in Arizona.\n\nWhatever they changed, and I'm not sure it's quantifiable, but it needs to change back.\n\nWhenever I'd fly into the PHX airport around dinnertime, I'd bring home some Honeybear's for me and the wife.  The last few times, it's just been kind of \"meh\".  \n\nI'm not quite sure what it is, but I need to find a new guilty pleasure, smothered in BBQ sauce.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KYeLSM3MQpirmHukVV5Iow", "review_id": "Ay-Bz9lroao3mzwedDZAjA", "text": "Honey Bear's is a place that was at one point a celebrated BBQ establishment, but it is now only a shell of its supposed former greatness.  The setup and quality are fast food, but the prices are a notch higher.  The meat tastes alright, but nothing special.  The restaurant itself is a bit of a dive (although the Central Ave. location is nicer, it is considerably more crowded).  The portions are meager.  All of this leaves you with the feeling that it would be a good $5 lunch.  Unfortunately, it's not just $5.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8-2W5CmkDl9vrkxRpkiPRg", "review_id": "20PuUrHB-i6JVKlcXhH5Sg", "text": "Honey Bears is a place I'd heard fantastic things about for quite some time and so when I finally made it over there one weeknight with some friends and office-mates, I was surprised to find it so incredibly lackluster. \n\nMore than that, it was simply not good. I'm not sure if the food was just old and done for the day, as we were there about an hour before closing time, or what, but the meat was basically sprayed with some sauce and they called it a day. The meat was devoid of flavor and overcooked. I had chicken but the ribs were absolutely nothing to sneeze at either. The corn on the cob was simply some frozen piece nuked up or boiled or what-have-you, with some chips thrown in for good measure and that was about it.\n\nThe insides aren't impressive in the slightest, either. I've been to plenty of dive places and had a great dining experience and considered it more the fun for it (Lolo's original location in Phoenix comes to mind, as it has a certain fun and well-managed charm inside) but this was dark, dingy, and unpleasant.\n\nThe sauce was perhaps a saving grace if the food wasn't served nearly lukewarm and was able to bring something to the table on its own. Sadly, no amount of sauce-drowning could save my meal. I left unhappy and unfulfilled. I've heard so many great things from people I trust, so I may have to try it once more, during the day, but for now, the one star stands, as there was simply nothing even a little redeeming about this food.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "BxRce05hEgYskupkxvFjCw", "text": "Now I hold all my BBQ reviews up to my favorite standard and that is Rudy's (a TX based chain with stores in ABQ).  Now I have only been here (Honey Bear's) once on a suggestion from a friend who said it was as good as Rudy's.  Well now I can't say that just yet.   \nI stopped in on a whim for lunch.  I decided on the pulled pork sandwich and a side of mac n cheese.  I added a few jalapenos, but I could have used some fresh onions (I guess I should have asked).   \nThe mac n cheese was good and creamy (velveta like in texture)  and the bbq sauce thin but very tasty (not to sweet, not too ketsupy or vinegary and a nice kick).  The sandwich was that type that required some fork and knife work, especially if you are like me and add more sauce.   \nAs for the restaurant itself, when I was there it was clean, no frills cafe style.  You go up to the counter to order and pick-up and find a spot to sit.  I enjoyed my meal and plan on going back to try more items off the menu.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "NUxtwE7HWgnmTqUVSkW39g", "review_id": "OuqmEoySK-uZCC0VrlgL1g", "text": "Very good BBQ joint.  Cheap and no frills, just like it should be.  Maybe I'm just lucky, but I have yet to be disappointed by Scottsdale cuisine!", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4sylWPC-GQvZGmjWBr5B4w", "review_id": "e_nVH1ITwGA2cSFN-BYzmA", "text": "Great place for pulled pork BBQ sandwiches! Awesome beans and coleslaw to go with your meal. Just enough to fill you up and make you happy at lunch time. They also have Big Red! If you're in the area, also look for Hap's Pit Barbecue and you can compare both places, see which one you like better!", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bmzq_nkjYqp8aWn12RJdhA", "review_id": "5hLY3eYE5W-IQevRFxYePA", "text": "No frills. Great food. I'd eat there again.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "8LH7f5bMJTpnI5W9-RX0ig", "text": "\"Put some south in yo mouth\" Boooyaaa~\n\nPretty darn good BBQ. I had the pulled pork sandwich, the meat was tender and I could really taste the hickory smoke. The sauce was thick and tangy (yes I went a little overboard with it). I got corn on the cob for the side and it was a little bland, as if it had been boiled too long. My friend opted for the catfish and I snuck a few bites, it was not over-breaded, just a thin light dusting and super juicy inside, next time I am going to order it. I had an ice tea and it was so strong I had to add water to it (which I love). Overall this was a great lunch and although I ate so much I almost put myself in a food coma I will definitely be back.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Iycf9KNRhxvR187Qu2zZHg", "review_id": "D2MkKsxpLZ_iq8zoXoyvwg", "text": "Great pulled pork sandwiches and it's a quick 5 min. drive from my house.  If you like BBQ this is one of the better places here in AZ.  I don't think their sides are really that good more just there to have something on the side other than the sandwich.  Anyways as I said great for a quick bite.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uARGvx_Lp2EUKlub_4-HDg", "review_id": "dz8SpNMp6gejjP5riKwJoQ", "text": "This is pretty good BBQ.  Not the best I have had but not the worst.  The sauce is yummy but the meat couldn't stand alone.  They seem to rely heavily on their sauce to carry the food.  \n\nThe Mac and Cheese was average...better than Kraft but I have had better out of a grocery store deli.  \n\nI almost had to give them an extra star for their catchy slogan (\"You don't need no teeth to eat our meat\") but didn't because that would just be a silly thing for me to do.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5ATM5m3jeXk7_tUgHyxprQ", "review_id": "Ki9VIn-EYuhm23bxU4ILdA", "text": "ahhh, honey bear's.  i'm not sure where the name comes from, but i am sure the food is DARN GOOD.  the meat is ridiculously tender.  the sauce is good, runny, but good.  somehow i end up consuming a couple tubs of it without realizing.\n\nthe proportions aren't very big, for the sandwiches or the sides, but i guess you can argue that it helps you to not over-eat.  prices are pretty fair though. and again, the taste...mmm...\n\nthey cater too, which is pretty amazing when you show up somewhere and it's buffet honey bear's time!", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v6CGBT0OoLRht9dzo7vaXg", "review_id": "Gul_OeYEO15qsVf6KQ9kBA", "text": "Okay, totally ecstatic about the Big Red! And the pulled pork, was juicy, tender and just down right good.The mac and cheese wasn't too cheesy but it had a nice pepper season to it... it was delicious. Because we got our order to go they put the sauce on the side so we can pour it on to our liking. I use the whole of sauce. It's sweet but with a spicy lil kick/aftertaste. I know of very few BBQ spots that have left a positive taste in my mouth and this is one for future reference to hit up if I'm looking for a good hole in the wall BBQ spot.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oSeZjRZ4fW1jRBqCLbXw8A", "review_id": "zNIim4FoZX732mp3qRIFqQ", "text": "Best BBQ I've had this side of the Mississippi river. They also cater sporting events and concerts. They had a big tent set up at the Mesa amphitheater for a blues concert and they didn't gouge you for a sandwich and drink like most venues will.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yBUcPjB9W3bo-4Erqm5KOg", "review_id": "7kdKyErXncrbdAgG3D7v-w", "text": "I dined here last week and had a half platter of ribs.  Some ribs had minimal meat and were dry.  Some ribs were great.  The BBQ sauce is a tangy red sauce.\n\nFood I would rate a \"3\", I've had better, but it's not bad.\n\nLocation - this place was dirty and there was spilled BBQ on the floor near the cash register.  The cashier was aware of the spill but didn't clean it up promptly as she had to warn me to watch my step.  Another customer was complaining to them in Spanish on how they messed up his order.\n\nService/Cleanliness: 1.\n \nOverall - this place deserves a 2.\n\nWho would like this place?  Someone who's gotta have BBQ and nothing else serving BBQ nearby - it will do.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KaWduvyLhPyICEm8dJzLRA", "review_id": "Mvk5ivSPPq_vUU20RvJQag", "text": "Had the 1/2 rack pork rib dinner.\n\nRibs, cowbrow beans and coleslaw.  All good to very good but not make a special trip for.  \n\nTables, settings were minimalist but ok.\n\nRest room was probably less than miniamilst.\n\nWill try other places if I am in the mood for barbecue.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RzKfsSq5jfdb78DM97-jFw", "review_id": "vHmmEVdeVcYzLUpRC9PnkQ", "text": "Delicious Ribs and they have Big Red soda on fountain? what's not to love?!", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zCC6huLkNBEr3JUgQyxJbg", "review_id": "ep_RKxIQg2heSBAljV1Ygg", "text": "That's what I'm talkin' 'bout! This place is not fully hood, but it is close. They have a large selection to chose from, and I wasn't sure what to chose until I saw a nice value menu. I finally chose the three slider option - a pork, a chicken and a beef. A large pot of sauce on the table provided the right amount of sauce to be added to the sandwiches. I was surprised at how quickly the order was ready. My friend ordered and as she was getting her soda, her number was called. \n\nThe soda selection was another interesting feature. No Coke or Pepsi here - RC, Diet Rite, Big Red, Country Time, and Sunkist mark a few of the selections that do not appear on most restaurant menus. There is plenty of seating in the dining room.  A good selection of sides to chose from (I went with the potato salad).\n\nThe flavor of the meat was excellent and each slider was overstuffed. When you see the sandwich, you know you are going to wear it - which is another sign of a great BBQ establishment. You will need plenty of napkins with this one! \n\nMy first experience here will not be my last. This place has jumped near the top of my list of BBQ pursuits.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3xVwlgww4Pw5wc_twrfOwA", "review_id": "4VxtkIWEZO8ecCqlrtWuBQ", "text": "A coworker of mine RAVES about this place so when they came up on Groupon I jumped on it. It timed out perfectly to be the place where I had my goodbye lunch for my last week at work. I have to say, I was not dissappointed. I had the pulled pork and the beans and it was delicious. The portions were perfect for me, I left completely full but not uncomfortable. It was a great lunch but I can't say it was the best barbeque I ever had which is the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VNEqps27mp8-gTqTfzg7yw", "review_id": "jpPbm1dH2OF781zZz5YRlw", "text": "Last Friday we tempted fate and headed over to Honey Bear's BBQ restaurant in Phoenix. We equipped ourselves with full kevlar body suits complete with knee cap armor.\n\nDuring lunch hours it can be hard to find a parking slot at Honey Bear's Bar-B-Q restaurant. There are probably 20 spots and most of them fill up pretty quickly. From the outside, Honey Bear's looks as if it has had it's share of violence and has survived through it all. Fortunately enough, the inside makes up for the outside, but only in part. The restaurant is clean and the food appears to be prepared in a clean environment. But the whole building and the front part sure could do with a fresh coat of paint. That whole part of Phoenix is pretty runned down anyways. Honey Bear's is probably the best kept of its neighbors. Even so, don't attempt to gamble with your life and walk from work to the restaurant, you might get stabbed or shot at or both -- you've been warned.\n\nMany people in our office love Honey Bear's and if they had the chance would go and eat there every day. Out of the three times I've been to Honey Bear's during two of them I've gotten a BBQ sandwich and the other time I got a salad. The salad was nothing to write home about and honestly I didn't expect it to be. The place specializes in Tennessee style BBQ and not in salads. So if BBQ doesn't turn you on, then neither will Honey Bear's. The BBQ sandwiches at Honey Bear's never seem to impress me though. It just reminds me of sloppy joe and honestly I'd rather have a sandwich made with Manwich than with their BBQ chicken. Manwich is at the very least \"managable\". The meat on the sandwichs at Honey Bear's seem to be all over the place. It is uncontrollable almost. Their is no picking your sandwich up and eating it. If you try, it is just a mess. You end up having to eat your sandwich with a fork. Com'on now, is that how the people in Tennesee eat their sandwiches? With a fork? Yea, it's true what their moto says, \"You don't need no teeth to eat our meat!\", but I can guarantee you, you'll need a fork.\n\nAs for food presentation, Honey Bear's doesn't do so well. Their sandwiches come wrapped in tin foil and the first impression you get is that there was no care put into it when they made it. They just plopted the meat on and moved on to the next customer.\n\nI have heard through various channels that Honey Bears tastes like cafateria food. Atleast I'm not the only hater.\n\nThe price for food at Honey Bear's is about $5 just for the sandwich alone. With a drink and a side order of something it will usually run you about $8. The whole menu is pretty much a-la-carte.\n\nWe will probably visit Honey Bear's agian because my co-workers have a thing for BBQ. But honestly, I think that Honey Bear's reputation is far better than their food and food presentation.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VYCco413QK5IZ9cUhr_Bzw", "review_id": "94nK0VSnEpQPZQOsHQPmTw", "text": "Don't let the neighborhood turn you off - this is the BEST BBQ in Phoenix! Totally back to basics BBQ - no fancy fusion food here!\n\nTry: Everything", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zKOKtdCytj3wRoh3omSw8g", "review_id": "kQpGeXxsC5fZ2kFg7rBL_w", "text": "OK, I am a Certified BBQ Judge, and was very disappoint with my visit Sunday night.  \n\nCold food, ribs had no meat on them, even my 6 year old said 'wow they don't have a good cook here daddy'\n\nOut of forks, out of salad?  \n\nWaited 40 min for cold food?  Please explain....\n\nAnd one of the dirtiest bathrooms I have every seen.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0nCNOQv4VV2qYcqVno5ZrA", "review_id": "e5INq6DAZn2zMHicKQl07Q", "text": "Finally! An amazing place to get fantastic BBQ sandwiches in Phoenix! I went here for the first time a few weeks back (totally blanked out on the Yelp reviewing).  Some co-workers suggested we go there, saying it was one of the best places in The Valley for pork BBQ. They were right!\n\nIt's a tiny restaurant, and chances are you've driven by it a couple times but just have never noticed it. It's nothing fancy inside, just great service, great food and happy customers. I had one of the massive pork BBQ sandwiches on the menu and had flashbacks of the days when I lived in the Carolinas. MmmMmm deee-licious!\n\nI could go on all day writing about how good Honey Bear's is, but I'll just let you go try it for yourself. Go on! Go!", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jq_apJB3Uf3Q_R9OeEuqBA", "review_id": "xpm6TgDiHaQdEDlErFsqvQ", "text": "One of the best BBQ beef sandwiches I've ever had. No fuss barbecue and quite the experience. Oh, and the cowboy beans are amazing too.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jmLWPfcVAQqr-3cU_ClMPA", "review_id": "XTSD0-Wi1r_k2EQOCpv8hA", "text": "I ordered the Chicken BBQ sandwich...was not that great. The chicken meat lacked any flavor. And the bread of the sandwich was extremely mushy. Plus, no sides and no kid options!! Just FYI...", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6Jb6ho3Zsu8EX4W7LdaPPg", "review_id": "pCeX5Guya_uIjQxtRuqF6Q", "text": "The first time I went here, I was living at some apartments just down the road at Papago park.  I had only lived in Phoenix a couple years and where I come from there wasnt much in the way of BBQ so I didnt know anything about it other than I've had ribs before.  \n\nI walked up to the counter and a very large black man hears me say \"Uhh, I'd like to get a rack of beef ribs please\".  \nHe barks back \"Boy, you dont want no beef ribs.  What you want is pork ribs\"\nBeing the skinny half Korean kid I was, all I could say was \"Yes sir\"\n\nI'll tell ya, that changed my life.  Pork ribs, especially the ones from Honey Bear, make beef ribs taste like a McDonalds McRib sandwich.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hJBOxmNREXmMGTfXgMcGug", "review_id": "TDmpD0iW-1zJcYJJotWl_Q", "text": "Yet another great hole in the wall joint. They have awesome pulled pork sandwiches. This place is a local classic.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "1gY1N3pkxTzh7kK4BxANyw", "review_id": "aJTceOF0uNHI6TKK1hPysw", "text": "I've been to the renowned \"Memphis in May BBQ Festival,\" but Honey Bear's pulled pork and BBQ sauce is as good as any I've ever tasted. \n\nSince the owners of this place come from TN, I guess that shouldn't come as a surprise. The pulled pork sandwich is out of this world. Honey Bear's motto is, \"you don't need no teeth to eat our meat.\" And that's really true. It's slow-cooked, moist, and packed with flavor. The BBQ sauce is amazing. It's tangy and spicy, I'm thinking it might have a tomato and vinegar base, but I don't really know. My husband loves their hot links and spicy sausage. He's a rib guy too and says they're great. \n\nHoney Bear's on Van Buren is a bit of a dive and it's located in a slightly dicey, but safe, location. I think the dumpy atmosphere adds to the down home feel of the place.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QPYhhRExQX4f1fhoNsTw6Q", "review_id": "LKN7f5joi0qP-8sGjytcQA", "text": "Slogan: \"you don't need no teeth to eat our meat\"...  Actually, yeah, you really do. I gotta respect honey bears for becoming somewhat of an icon in the valley, but the pulled pork leaves a little room for improvement. My opinion is that it's cooked at too high of a temp. (note to honeybear: aim for 225 degrees - get staff in earlier if necessary)  Too high temp results in not enough time in it's early cooking stages to absorb that smoke flavor, which is also evidenced by an absence of color.   Slower cook time will also take some of the bite out of the meat.  But hey, it seems to be selling, so why change?  Maybe they should change the slogan though.  It is tasty, but all of the pork sandwich's flavor comes from the sauce, which is pretty unique - give me 100 sauces and i guarantee i can pick out honeybears.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F9P--h4g6gA-C_nO7OPUnQ", "review_id": "ryiFpMi02rR712igegq3mg", "text": "Some of the best around. I hadn't been to Honey Bears in years but stoped in for chicken and ribs.\n\nThey are still awsome and the slaw is spot on. The chicken was moist and flavofull. Dont be put off by the location or looks it is good food! And has been for years.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vktGo1HGeFVoIvZ1K34a_Q", "review_id": "sIIDTAFFOEPXF-Zc1DNLoA", "text": "I feel bad giving them 2 stars, the first time I went I LOVED the bbq, so good, so tender.  Second time I went, same thing, BUT I got food poisoning!  A busy, well known place like that shouldn't have that happen.  I'm never eating there again.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "xZvRLPJ1ixhFVomkXSfXAw", "review_id": "ZPPHkUK1McdVNS4sZ2TTUQ", "text": "quality in the food is inconsistent. i'm sure it depends on the cook of the day.\n\nthe only thing that consistently not dry and full of gristle is their pulled pork.\n\ni have 2 groupons for this place and i'm hoping to try their catfish.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r9F_Dm9Vh6lD5yT2ch59mA", "review_id": "09GkT2EetxbbsVvKr28YUQ", "text": "Must have been an off day but still pretty good. Better luck next time!", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o3FDn0YCRJpGHMPrpuUUpg", "review_id": "3yyevQmR5fpfnQeWlQtGEg", "text": "Living in Phoenix, there are very few really good bbq spots, Honey Bears is an exception. Honey Bears is one of the best bbq restaurants that you will find in Arizona.\n\nHoney Bears cooks Tennessee style bbq which is a sweet/tangy flavor. I'd say that the highlights of the menu are the ribs and pulled pork sandwich. \n\nTheir meat choices are pork, beef, chicken, and hot links. They also have a couple side dishes that are worth trying, the \"cowbro beans\" and potato salad.\n\nHoney Bear's gets five stars for cooking up some of the best bbq in Arizona at a reasonable price.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ShQZSh_0Be48sy-JQOb5dg", "review_id": "D1GP4Mr250jmOpq0205qYw", "text": "Their sandwiches are excellent! I like to get the slider trio with bbq chicken, brisket, and pulled pork. Their potato salad is pretty decent but not as good as grandma's ;). Also, their coleslaw is quite nice but just a touch of too much mayo. Now comes the bad part: the ribs. I absolutely love bbq ribs and unfortunately their's were dry with very little meat on the bone. I would not recommend the ribs here to anyone. Stick with the sammy's and you'll be all good.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QGTIRrJmLpNfjxubO_GN9A", "review_id": "s7sCMOROwJo6g33XYPQi9w", "text": "I was taken to Honey Bears BBQ by a co-worker for lunch and oh am I glad I learned about this place! We went this location by the airport, but I imagine they are all just as tasty. I got the 3 slider plate with a side of macaroni and cheese. We got it to go and the sauce (a very large portion) comes on the side. YUM! I'm a smaller girl but I can eat and this lasted me lunch and dinner - the leftovers were just as amazing. Can't wait to go back! :)", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2DCpsscwe7uSrpF8_dClfg", "review_id": "dUrVS4hQZq4ihhK5VG04VQ", "text": "Cannot believe I have lived next to this place for years and never tried it! Went for lunch today and the sliders (one pork, one beef and one chicken) were AMAZING! Their mac n cheese was bomb too, not to mention the Big Red. Will definitely start eating here regularly.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4gIi4L7e870qFbnRemaoBA", "review_id": "tS7Q1WBuRtK78L5dykXykw", "text": "\"You don't need no teeth to eat our meat\"\n\nHaha, what else needs to be said.\n\nThis place is a solid BBQ joint.  I'm from the southeast and I love pork BBQ.  I was raised on NC style (from southern VA) but I appreciate all BBQ's.  This place is pretty great.\n\nIt's inexpensive.  Decent customer service.  Cheap beer.  Very little fat/gristle in the pulled pork which is something I pay very close attention to.  \n\nIf you're looking for something quick, easy, inexpensive and delicious give this place a try.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9g_ARKx0eJmNH8oO1TR9rQ", "review_id": "O7kDRyH6rOqw3CIIB4IVqA", "text": "I have been coming to this place and Haps for my bbq fixes for years. Since Haps moved to a building near Honeybears the flavors of their food have seem to drop to bland but Honeybears pork drowned with bbq sauce is really hard to beat. I have been to both the Central location and this one and even though people may say it is a dive they are fast and the food is always great. Their slider special is a good way to test the waters but make sure you drown it in sauce for extra goodness. The central location does fries and the Van Buren one does chips so a win for Central on that one.  Both have the tasty \"Cowbro\" beans which are quite good. The Central local also has vanilla pudding that is quite good but both may have and I never noticed. The downside to the central location is that they do get alot of business from all the offices near by so 12 noon there is a line. Last time I went I seen they were now selling their BBQ sauce so I grabbed a bottle of that also but have yet to try it.\n\nI would recommend this place if you plan on a tasty quick meal with quick service.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Psh8PaEh8c2Wn8YjwyGVvA", "review_id": "JoD302EXq5BPgB9Uu51Uig", "text": "ribs were dry, hardly any meat on them, and chewy/tough. seems that management may have changed since I last visited many years ago. man at counter lacked appreciation for my business, made crude comments about women who had just left,  and was very impersonal, did not thank me for my business or even look at me when he handed my to go order to me. I doubt I'll ever return to this location. the one on central I may try once more.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4jryUp2ExY89OXw27aw6IA", "review_id": "tQXonIR8ueIy0yg8KYccGQ", "text": "Unbelievable. Good prices too considering im on a college budget. Love getting the bbq sandwich to go when i've got studying to do. Plus everyone in the library is jealous when they see me eating honeybears. \"You dont need no teeth to eat our meat!\"", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KcUeyrxWijaQdBi8lIpMJg", "review_id": "cuKOvA5fJfDZIZKe3V5B0g", "text": "Went here Saturday after a long absence and was reminded why there has been such a long absence.  The food was mediocre and the facility is pretty run down. \nI had the BBQ Pork, coleslaw and peach cobbler while my wife had the BBQ Pork and potato salad. We both thought the BBQ pork was a 3 or 4 on a scale of 1 to 10 and the coleslaw and potato salad were no better.  I was so looking forward to the peach cobbler but even it wasn't very good.   If you're in the area and want good BBQ go two minutes away to Hap's BBQ on Washington and 48th.  Of course Joe's BBQ in Gilbert is great too and even Famous Dave's kicks this place.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eS7HULjmygCQ3cN_69XQiA", "review_id": "Fww-BM0biuiv4jCjU8EYog", "text": "Right next door to where we just moved in to and even while we were moving we could smell the pit. :) When I saw the building I already knew it had potential. \n\nI was told this location was the oldest and had better BBQ than others so with a Groupon Now I figured \"why not\". We were not disappointed whatsoever. This coming from a person who only eats his own BBQ and my family from Mississippi!\n\nHad the 3 meat sampler to give all a whirl. Best were the ribs. Second, the beef. Third place tie goes to the pork and chicken but the sauce was great. Actually used it on my own slow cooked pulled pork for Super Bowl Sunday. \n\nOverall. I loved it.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "iwUN95LIaEr75TZE_JC6bg", "review_id": "GFiX3abLcoHfl0vwjU6Sng", "text": "Looking for good BBQ? \nGot a hankering for some tasty meats, slow roasted to perfection?\nHop a flight to Austin Texas and head straight for 'The County Line' BBQ. \n\nIf you can't do that, the next best thing in Phoenix is Honey Bears. A long time establishment dedicated to satiating the appetites of carnivores everywhere. \nTheir motto is quaint and to the point;  \"You don't need no teeths to eat our meat.\"\nIsn't that just precious?\nAnd so it goes, their motto has managed to attract the dentifrice-challenged from all over the valley, their smiles resembling jack-'o-lanterns.\n\nWell I have all my 'teeths', which is precisely why I come here. \nBeing older, looks beginning to wane, I still have a nice set of choppers which excludes me from the dentifrice challenged category. It also makes me revered by other diners my age as a demi-god of sorts. \n \nSo whenever i'm feeling down, a little blue over how I never get the once-over from hot babes anymore, I come here,  where I'm worshipped by  toothless fucks from all over Phoenix, and all for little more than a lifetime of dental care! Go figure.\n\nTheir brisket. pork shoulder and chicken, all tasty, better than most BBQ joints in Phoenix. \nBeans and coleslaw, nothing spectacular. \nService, friendly.\nTruly a good BBQ joint. Sauce is decent.\n\nIt's like eating at a homeless shelter, except the bbq is really good, and some half-assed preacher isn't in the dining area requiring you say a bunch of prayers in order to get a free meal.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MJ2xFLYg_e9d62Wbxr50aQ", "review_id": "6NvRD7eKXHoyWWunkKC6wg", "text": "i'm confused.  i tried this place without looking at a review and i give it a 2 star.  but honey bears has a 4 star rating.  that's why i'm confused.  not sure if it was a bad day or what is going on.\n\nthe food was average to below average.  i did finish my food but that was about it.  my family was not to impressed either.\n\nthe inside experience was okay too.  after we left this restaurant we decided to never come back again.  but after reading so many positive reviews i'm may give it a second chance.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tBvrnSCLSpUdCDm5w5GPkg", "review_id": "Um3W_ZmX5EYQg2Z5NRW6QA", "text": "A valley staple. I am not the biggest BBQ or smoked meat fan but the food is good and the portions are huge. If you like BBQ and Soul food check it out. Their Sweet Potato Pie (and surprisingly potato salad) is extremely delish!", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BvjSQAFcROLp27QjaRcyoA", "review_id": "Zai72OlNt9TCEqF6IEnt0g", "text": "Ew. Each bite was pure fatty nastiness.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B8pdV4pgJpy3cSTLLiAmug", "review_id": "MV4BXko1j40fRg4ZFofNfQ", "text": "So I will be the first to admit that I am not usually a big barbeque fan.  A few years ago I was in Kansas City and even then I was \"Meh\" about the whole thing.  Maybe my palate has expanded since then- who knows.  Either way, when I had a hankering for barbeque today it was a little unexpected to say the least.  \n\nTo be fair, I had been meaning to try Honey Bears since I moved close to it.  I had heard how amazing it was, but just had never really been in the mood.  Today I gave in and went and I am so glad I did!\n\nThe service was nice and super fast.  I was really surprised by how quickly my food came out.  I ordered the 3 sliders, figuring I would have an assortment of tastes in case I picked the wrong thing.  All three were really good, but the pork slider was absolutely my favorite.  I don't normally like barbeque sauce, because it usually seems too sweet to me.  It seemed to me like there might be a little bit of a kick thrown in that kept it from being overly sweet.  The sauce paired with the tender juiciness of the pork was completely delectable.  Now I know what I will get when I get a barbeque craving (and this time it won't be a surprise!)", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "A1KQ0GUbG6o6OAV4p-2_2w", "review_id": "iYL79gFz305Tq_O5aZLJgw", "text": "So good. One of the best tasting BBQ I have had in a long, long time. \n\nMust try!!!!", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "odIGdKmOHssrNxmbb6Al6w", "review_id": "K3wAEYxujOdKQG8QX5e9MQ", "text": "Hot links were very average. Terrible texture.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b9ReX2CJP9785glM7eF-Hw", "review_id": "WJh0qulPxY0ZDTQCWh6JfA", "text": "I am EXTREMELY happy they serve rib tips every day now. The sauce is amazing. Get buns to soak it all up. If you run out of buns, go to the store and buy more buns. Or you can mail me the sauce so I can dispose of it properly. Or not. Just don't waste the sauce.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Zm_ePrpOmQ14swTtmYXdgg", "review_id": "ik48HaKwOrwEZk0cUQvgww", "text": "I've been going to this particular one since 1987.  It was a ritual to go there right after the Copper World race, Indy car race and  the races at Manzanita.  Great food, great portions and great atmosphere.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9SZBVZ-mxebOVa1BlWFtWw", "review_id": "uu378tNJRlgbWysKxT5knw", "text": "I've gone to Honey Bears now twice. First time was when I was a teenager with my grandparents. Was not impressed. Since it had been st least 15 years, I figured is give out another go. Honestly, I've made better bbq at home. For the price they charge you, of rather go to Famous Daves. \n\nPork was dry. Ribs were fatty. Cobbler was gluey and tasted like it was Comstock pie filling. \n\nThank goodness we ate using a Deal Chicken offer.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "SL4cyFBZjz3ITY7ONDOT9A", "review_id": "JB0ryh232GE1UqlFgEIOpg", "text": "Went there on a Sunday... not busy... only 2-3 other tables. The place was clean and very BBQ-esque feeling (which is good!); HOWEVER, it may have been a bad day or personal issues or ?  ... The big bald guy at the counter (I can say that because I'm a big bald guy), had a very unfriendly attitude.  Like I said... he may have just been having a bad day, BUT... we almost left before trying the BBQ. \n\nAt then end of placing our order, we decided to add a piece of their sweet patato pie, listed on the wall menu... His response was only \"No Pie Today\".  No please... No Thank you... barely a grunt in reply to a question.\n\nDefinitely the the BEST RIBS I have ever had.  Tender, but not fall apart... slight crisp to the outside... plenty of meat on the bone and a great sauce with a little kick.\n\nThe food was so good I'll probably give it another try but I hope the big bald guy will be having a better day!", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_LGc_12v8LaaOdz0mdYkXQ", "review_id": "ouJ97Wifse7h8Zx7YgPpOA", "text": "I'm a long time fan of this Tennessee style 'que. In all fairness I'm fiercely loyal to the pulled pork and almost never have anything different. On the rare occasion I tried something else I enjoyed it, but I usually just do the half pound of meat w/ beans & slaw. It's honestly one of my favorite meals of all time. The Van Buren location is preferable. \n\nThis place is the real deal.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3vji-OjNvzpyxbBZcOW2kA", "review_id": "I_7-Sbhf9WuSLOOuTl-51g", "text": "HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE catfish taste like crunchy cardboard. HORRIBLE customer service in the van buran location. If you want some really good catfish papa joes is AWESOME!!! It's actually worst than one star, and they BOIL there ribs. SMH!!", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZucBRyqlN6tFfp9iezikAg", "review_id": "7LaBODDEaUNRpLPDG_bKtQ", "text": "Best place to eat", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "46XLngnUCKscmwp-a-8nHg", "review_id": "SCh2BgfXmrDheZIu9SkENw", "text": "Anyone giving this BBQ less than 5 stars doesn't know a thing about BBQ.  Anyone giving any BBQ place less than 5 stars based on the building or outside appearances again doesn't understand the whole \"BBQ joint\" concept.\n\nThis is a barbecue joint.  It's not Applebee's, it's not Ruth's Chris steakhouse.  This is all about the meat, sauce, and the sides.  If you don't like the place, then get carry out and enjoy some of the finest BBQ I've ever tasted....and I lived in Texas up until last year.\n\nTheir \"cowbro beans\" is the side to try if you are into spicy!  I tried the chicken, pork, and shredded beef and they are all outstanding - and they have two types of barbecue sauce...the spicy one is available upon request.\n\nI highly recommend this place for an outstanding lunch, carry out, or barbecue dinner experience.  Again, never walk into any reputable barbecue joint expecting white table cloths.  It is just not meant to be that way!\n\nFIVE STARS from from a former Fort Worth resident!  This is as good as it gets!", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "cJmDizVwKXChEXRrNaCUDQ", "review_id": "l0rRwBe2_CKPgK-gGyLQOg", "text": "This is some good stuff.  Ordered the slider meal - which allowed me to sample the chicken, pork and beef BBQ for roughly 10 bucks.  I asked for some hot BBQ sauce on the side (they did not have it out on the tables) and went to town on this meal.  The meal was enough to make me satisfied without feeling like I ate too much.  The BBQ sauce on the sliders was more than sufficient but I am one of those guys that likes to douse their meat in BBQ sauce (otherwise it just does not feel right) .   Honey Bears was bare bones in decor but for a BBQ place, I am not judging on the quality of their pictures on the wall but rather the tastiness of the meat.  I would come back to this place in a heartbeat!  Highly recommend.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iAD9GVUI8m5KaHgi1CnJBQ", "review_id": "CGqnLCQhkZ3MMU4sZWdL5g", "text": "Ok, so I haven't actually been to this location. I just had the BBQ from their tent at the Tempe Art Festival. When I got there the BBQ rib tips weren't ready yet. Mark Smith actually delivered them a couple blocks away to my office when they were ready, and he included extras. Such wonderful service, so nice! The BBQ sauce was amazing and I want to head to one of the full-menu locations to try their ribs. mmm", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DrWLhrK8WMZf7Jb-Oqc7ww", "review_id": "qxSX3Hn9yVIwP0J0O7E1Rw", "text": "This place seems to be a Valley staple, so I had to try it despite some poor reviews. My experience was pretty good. Ordered two sandwich combos at $9.89 each. Usually don't comment on beverages, but the rare presence of Big Red in the soda machine was one I took advantage of right off the bat. Moving on to the side dishes, the macaroni and cheese was just average, a bit gummy, but the potato salad had large chunks of potatoes and a nice relishy taste. Ok, now onto the main courses. The chopped chicken is just that - 95% white meat chopped onto a bun. So, in this case the BBQ sauce better be good or else it will be one dry sandwich and luckily this sauce was tasty, kind of a thicker red vinegar style, but still a good taste and it gets soaked up fast. The Brisket was another huge sandwich, almost needing a knife and fork as meat spills everywhere (a good thing). This was shredded or chopped style brisket and I even found a few burnt ends buried amongst the meat. Hardly any fat and once again and that sauce made an appearance and \"completed\" the brisket very nicely. Place was pretty empty at 6:30pm on a weekday, just the way I like it.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6vEntAZ8ZkH358EufNXbpQ", "review_id": "uMQ_jnLFbb8plpP-pciePQ", "text": "Not too impressed. The baked beans were way too sweet as is the BBQ sauce. So-so cole slaw and dry meat.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ThdoCyMkTcz6qmXQDwj8WQ", "review_id": "qL_uCz1tLOv9MiOqAu0H9Q", "text": "Sad I didn't try the ribs they looked really good. Instead I went with the pulled pork sandwich which was good but not worth the price. \n\nNot too impressed and left feeling like I had paid too much for an alright lunch.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "daa5M8CeCkUDjAlH3JOpUg", "review_id": "r5P43UekYwjfxiTqtam-og", "text": "Been going to Honey Bear's for around seven years and it is the BOMB! It is my favorite bbq place. I suggest you try it, especially if you like wet and saucy bbq. When Jesus comes back, I expect to see Honey Bear's Sauce ascend home :D\nIf you want good BBQ and a no glits and glammour dinning room, you've found it.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tWeSZvKo9-is1zKqdC7kzQ", "review_id": "E8prLMUMOmjfNWDMvURQeg", "text": "Great food, always consistent. Prices fair, service spotty but acceptable. I visit about every 8 weeks and look forward to getting my q on", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZL4d53C--PjqIwFA4UKq1A", "review_id": "qTeug1yObX81BqyzjtPypw", "text": "I had Chicken and Ribs with beans and mac & cheese and it was finger licken good. If you like saucey BBQ this place is pretty good. Both the Rib and Chicken were falling off the bone and the beans were really good. I'm not usually in to the BBQ that is saucey I found myself stuffing my face. By the way... the serving size was huge.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OEwtrnp-dmxddL7yp_VNiw", "review_id": "h1lq3Ka4UiZj2qaqsltuTA", "text": "Honey Bear's provided catering for our wedding last month and the food was unbelievably good! We had the barbeque chicken and pulled pork--both were out of this world. They delivered the food right on time as well, so that was one wedding detail we didn't have to stress over!  I would highly, highly recommend this joint to any and everyone! Thank you so much for making our backyard barbeque wedding dreams come true!", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j-sI9L9W8tnNfdDMxAWjBg", "review_id": "LCMx9LEcWRpn9cfVESwOjQ", "text": "This is the second time I have been here and I feels it's average for BBQ. The potato salad was very cold, almost frozen and did not have any flavor. I was not full from my sandwich and since I didn't eat the potato salad was going to get peach cobbler but they didn't have any that day :-( Pretty \"basic\" place.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yWBwbPCOy8eBD1wWSH6s_A", "review_id": "Gj9CeQ0gF2gP3mIMTG8CvA", "text": "I really wanted to like this place since I really dig family owned businesses I guess I will start my review by saying I ordered via phone but when I called I got an automated system that was horrible and didn't route you to anyone instead it said to call another number. After placing a huge order they said it would be done in 30 minutes. I went to pick up my order an hour later and it was still not ready and ended up waiting another 30 minutes when I looked around it seemed that everyone there was waiting for food and no food was being served in a timely matter. After finally getting my food I really wasn't impressed. \n\nPulled Pork-Dry\nBrisket-Dry\nSauce-Weak and needed spice\nBaked Beans-Very good especially with the sausage \nHot Links- Not bad but not spicy\nColeslaw- Very good \nCorn Bread- bland and tasted old", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SPZdlHkpKfdZFuglpmj8Sw", "review_id": "jPzvbI2Tc_TvmiZgquMQPQ", "text": "I don't understand what all the hoopla is about. The food was lousy. The ribs tasted like the cow had mad cow disease. The sauce was weak. Overall, the food is overpriced. I've gone to this place twice and all I can say is I loved the beer!", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mVjcpRZjwRIzo4GePrUlzQ", "review_id": "71yXUQUuXVnLGonBAABtgQ", "text": "CLASSIC BBQ JOINT !!!!!!\n\nWhat a great place to get REAL BBQ !! The family owned and run aspect always appeals to me, and the casualness is pure downhome. This place reminds me of the authentic bbq joints in MPLS and St Paul MN, my hometown.\nThe pulled pork sand was as good as any as I have ever had, and the sides were unique. Just eating something called \"CowBro Beans\" is an experience. \nIt maybe could be a little cleaner, but so could Famous Dave's.\nWorth the time and money. Don't miss out.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JH8t5H8yTTFbOolFLwxnUQ", "review_id": "gXpQW6NoIYTceO0Kvx9Cxg", "text": "This place was expensive, but you also get what you pay for, and it was worth every cent.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SPZdlHkpKfdZFuglpmj8Sw", "review_id": "J0LFseYHhjwDjcjju1NjVQ", "text": "I'm from Chicago and dying for some fantastic tasting ribs, other than those that I BBQ myself. Everyone pointed me to Honey Bear's BBQ.\n\nThe place is clean and casual, and the service is OK. But the ribs were horrible. The beer was fantastic though and I first thought maybe the alcohol had dulled my taste buds. I remember screaming, \"Either this is a poor cut of beef/pork or both animals had mad cow/pig disease!\"\n\nI decided to return and give them another chance, and not order alcohol. I ordered the ribs and again, \"Mad Cow Disease!\"\n\nI won't ever return. How does that go: \"First time shame on you, second time shame on me...\"", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nMMUbMAeCseP5HE764Hp6Q", "review_id": "5MwxswHrpPjLSHeIXNOQng", "text": "This place really needs an overhaul.  It really did not feel clean to me at all. Place was empty, but trash cans were overflowing and dirty.  The tables were not wiped off and there was meat on the floor.\n\nWith nothing going on in the place, why weren't the staff cleaning up?\n\nThe food was good, but with the way the place looks and feels, I wouldn't go back.\n\nThe owner needs to update this place, and soon!", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "46XLngnUCKscmwp-a-8nHg", "review_id": "ef-O6cvjQ3Sp8BV9DfgE0g", "text": "Wow, simply unbelievably good barbecue this far west!  The beans are the best this Texan ever tasted, meat and sauce both outstanding!", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Yiy-BkmhL2IXkj58Jqu2bg", "review_id": "we-wwcte8byM7wuzExpAWg", "text": "I had a $20 Groupon for this place, so I decided to try it out on Friday. The food was awesome! The portions were huge too! I had 4 meals for a little over $20. I ordered the half rack ribs with two sides.  I also ordered the beef brisket. The ribs were meaty tender and had good smoky flavor. I typically don't like my ribs swimming in BBQ sauce and was kind of disappointed to see sauce slathered all over the ribs but It worked. I was pleasantly surprised at how tasty they were and the sauce was not overwhelming at all. I ordered a half rack but it seemed that there was a racks worth of ribs (they must be some huge racks)! I will definitely be trying this place again!", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1JoSPcsCKx_7dJfflPaczA", "review_id": "OWv8mf2dx8aF5B3mFtGXfA", "text": "* I brought the Groupon deal \"$10 for $20 worth of barbecue, sides, and drinks\" might as well while I travel on budget. I got here on Wednesday at 1ish, there are 3-4 customer eating at the table, no customer in line.  I ordered the ribs and chicken bbq. The sides are alright, the chicken is realy good. The ribs are so dry. But the bbq sauces are soooooo good. I love the bbq sauces. I won't not come back unless I have another Groupon deal. I will only get the chicken next time.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e2ezIMl3c0VoF_1kvOanSg", "review_id": "_sMTmTt6Vc-h5NlgBelnaA", "text": "Something is up at the Tempe Honey Bears, and it's not good.  I've eaten here for years, and at their Phoenix location, and previously at their South Tempe location (now closed). Food and service have always been excellent.  On my last visit, the place does not appear to be run by the family who has delivered excellent food and service for the past several decades. I ordered my usual Rib & Chicken combo with 2 sides.  The chicken was OK, but the ribs were seriously undercooked and underseasoned.  This was a huge disappointment!  As with most BBQ places, the ribs are supposed to be, juicy, flavorful and fall-off-the-bone tender.  It's something I look forward to when indulging at a place like this.  The hispanic staff (including a very young kid) who were running the place were unfriendly and slow.  There are lots of BBQ joints in town now, several closer to home, but I've been a loyal fan of Honey Bears for a long time.  I hope they can get their act back together.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YK2rodQfBU2Oe9H6jmlTFg", "review_id": "Oz06Ox5iCT7NLSPMBobE_g", "text": "Cute little BBQ joint!  I mean who doesn't love bears and an adorable catering van parked outside?  Reminds of smokey the bear actually and I'd almost  imagine smokey bear looking at honey bear warning not to start forest fires when bbqing.  Anyways, on to the review!  Fast food style BBQ- I ordered the 3 slider combo which is great so you can try all theme meats.  I liked the pulled pork the best although it's a little on the dry side.  The sauce is awesome and does a great job masking any noticeable dryness if you spread it out.  You also get a side (can't go wrong with Mac n cheese) that comes in a to go container which is great if you can't finish all your food.  I love the fact that the place is family owned and it's a great atmosphere in the establishment with several historically meaningful pictures of it.  The garbage system needs an update as the hole to actually dump garbage is tiny and causes sauce to spill all over the sides and for customers to actually put effort in aiming their disposal of goods.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bz7h5YR37ibMgdDZLR3VYQ", "review_id": "4KrxIbuX1biDjGuDvmf2Pw", "text": "The guy at the cashier was very chill and friendly. \n\nWe ordered the value meal with 3 pieces of ribs, pulled pork sandwich plus a side of mac  & cheese. The BBQ sauce was goood. The ribs were good too but I just hiked Squaw Peak for the first time when I went there so I was really really exhausted and hungry that I'd pretty much eat anything. So, I'm not sure. It's worth a try though!\n\nBy the way, thanks to Yelp we got $2 off! We also ordered peach cobbler and sweet potato pie for dessert, and they were delicious!\n\nWill we visit again? For sure!", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3zP6xCGc5eSeimDfugRYAw", "review_id": "hThM-Nvv3WKEn8blS1rq_w", "text": "HORRIBLE experience. Got a couple of the Groupons thinking it was a good deal and bc my dad grew up in Phoenix and we used to come here a while ago for their formerly good food and service. However, we will never be back again and opted not to even use our balance because of how poorly we were treated. The Groupon actually expired yesterday and I was really tired but was going to make the 40 minute drive anyways but I thought I'd call and just check to see if they would extend the offer til today as some company's are courteous in that way. I spoke to a gentleman on the phone and explained that I knew my Groupon was expiring that night but would they let me come today for the deal and he said yes that would be fine. So today I make the drive and was told \"no\" by the girl behind the counter. I explain the whole situation about calling last night and that I spoke to a guy and she just said \"I know who you spoke to but that's not our policy so you can't get the deal.\"  No apology or attempt to rectify the situation.  I should probably add that there was NO ONE there and she could have easily extended our offer and established return customers but she had no custom service skills. When I asked her name she said it is Courtney but it looks like she has replied to reviews on here as \"Anna S.\" so who knows. And after reading more reviews about ppl who have gotten food poisoning after eating here recently maybe it's for the better!", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Rc4zxyy_MEw0Q53_5lMY0g", "review_id": "MUVTMBtmRv6L0sZgFVtR2g", "text": "Very disappointed. I have been using Honey Bears BBQ for several years and always had a reasonable experience up until about a year ago. I used them a lot for catering orders (30+ people) and also used them on regular office orders (10+ people). They recently started cutting their portion sizes way back so much so that I would have to order for 20 when I needed it for 10. The huge disappointment was when I ordered Honey Bears for a retirement party in the office (I made the order a week in advance). The day before they were supposed to deliver I called to confirm the order, the woman on the phone stated that they wouldn't make the delivery time that was quoted on the invoice - not acceptable when you have an office full of people waiting on their lunch. So I offered to pick it up, when I arrived at the Van Buren location, I had to wait 30 minutes for the order which was still way beyond the quoted time. I was also told at the cash register that they \"were out of peach cobbler that day\" so none of my guests received dessert - which may have not been a big deal except for the fact that it was a retirement party. The people assisting at the front counter and the helpers were all rude and unfriendly and did not care that the order was late or that they didn't have the complete order prepared...they have been around a long time but their customer service is AWFUL as in - they don't have any.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c_hxxvqoYwmnGhVGaKVKkg", "review_id": "6RBtNxX2P1ZlR3-55wgrOA", "text": "New ownership maybe but it's not the same here. Cashier wasn't friendly. The high chairs were so messy with caked in food. It took me many wipes to get it suitable for my son to sit in and eat in. Wires hanging down from window lights.  Napkin dispensers empty during dinner time. Come on!", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cwnjLgv7Y_nYxKgdZ2Sejg", "review_id": "jS3zGctSQPgS499d8IEr8w", "text": "Came here after finding a voucher on Restaurant.com.  Very happy with our meal.  Friendly, quick service.  \n\nI had the ribs and sandwich (chicken) combo with two sides (corn on the cob and mac n' cheese) and my husband had the three slider combo with a side of mac n' cheese.  All very tasty.  The gentleman behind the counter brought us some of their baked beans on the house and they were amazing.  \n\nWe'll definitely have to come back as we didn't have room for dessert!", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i94sMKEeWy2ipDaTqyK1Fg", "review_id": "8EUactM1Sxr9FpQ2gRkapQ", "text": "The best BBQ in Phoenix, hands down.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u4Zn06i2Duh0CMjm0fz4Wg", "review_id": "Q0ltfQH8Hv1rIg71R1mTcQ", "text": "Food is just okay, but it is to expensive for what you get.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZTiPNrofEbUrGTQx3Crwyw", "review_id": "qlVFMS8XUwHtiFZo8C9t7g", "text": "Got the pulled pork sandwich. The pork was good and so was the BBQ sauce. The bread was sub par. Macaroni was slightly undercooked and the cheese was a bit runny. The size of the pork sandwich was nice for the price. Next time, I'll just get meat by the lb.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7qTZE4c-GidTC7w5VxgwOw", "review_id": "d57dadl77uLUhUQsIqGYdA", "text": "Not real impressed.  Sauce wasn't all that and sliced beef was tough. Trash can was full, restaurant wasn't real clean. Two small sandwiches and two sides came to $20.   Won't be back.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LLoN8Hkdtap8ojjLhTEzjQ", "review_id": "7wl50WFm2uV_ObVaRnPjrQ", "text": "Been there a couple times in the past...Dont know what all the hype is...Went there yesterday 1/23/14..Cashier unpleasant to work with..She wasnt paying attention..\nI find the menu a little over priced for the end result... I had the pork sandwich..it was very small..  The sauce was way way watered down (thin)... The mac and cheese was weak at best...ive had better Craft from the box...Im not a big fan of RC fountain drinks...(wtf is up with that ?)   When i went to put my tray away the garbage can was over filled with trash on the floor next to it..I balanced my tray on top and quietly left..Not a \"goodbye\" from the counter or a \"yall come back\"    nothing.... \n  What happend to this place ?  Did they change owners ?  I just dont get it...\n                                                                                                          I dont think ill be back /", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nMHu8rkh1wkKn5Md0MzNHA", "review_id": "_DYTeOKGidTeApf3CSVKQg", "text": "Lunch at Honey Bears BBQ today. Arrived at 11:15 with four parties seated and three in line in front of me - good sign. \n\nI ordered the BBQ pork, hot link, a side of slaw and a drink. He changed it to the # 1 value meal to save me money but it still came to $10.28. \n\nMeal arrived in about 4 minutes and everything was hot but I was disappointed in most of it. Come slaw first: slaw was tangy, perfect spice and mayo level. Definitely would order again. \n\nThe pork and link came together in a HB bun. I got 2-3 ounces of pork and a three-inch link. Decent flavor but for $10, I should get more than 2-3 oz.\n\nThe link was good. It had good snap, excellent spice but just not much of it. \nThe meal came with a pint of BBQ sauce which was unexpected. The sauce had a slight amount of spice but was so sweet I couldn't put much on the Sammie. I suppose when you're called Honey BBQ, you make sweet sauce. \n\nAround the corner is Hap's BBQ which I thought was better but Famous Dave's blows them both out with flavor and value.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JMesGxghxiROlw5SJUR4pg", "review_id": "A6SClCQcrjZ67aRoHQ__0w", "text": "This place is average. I had the vm1 with bbq chicken sandwich and potato salad. The meal was out quick and it was relatively cheap. The chicken was a touch dry for my liking, the bun was a little soggy and the bbq sauce had a watery consistency and lacked flavor. The potato salad was pretty good and a large portion.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dxWA6DMwYqmXo9u52qybwQ", "review_id": "MXm8ohk6VQJ7PyvpPqvsVQ", "text": "Manager (Owner?) is very chill... Some people might not be used to it. It's a southern thing though! Lol... Anyways! The food is good, I always get either the pulled pork sandwich or the hot link sandwich. The BBQ is the ish!!!!!! I love it, can't get enough. I was reading some other reviews & all I can say is Love it or hate it, I happen to love it. PS: it's really not as bad as people make it seem... Give it a try.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sOQN5yxgt4YPLBdki_YvHw", "review_id": "gFe0VpeEpP9l3U94IBV0ZA", "text": "Delicious sandwiches and sliders at honey bears! I had a triple threat of the pulled pork chicken and beef sliders, all were amazing. \n\nNot really a fan of their sides. Beans were a little too tangy for me, and didn't care for 'hot links' or whatever is in them. The Mac n cheese was really cheesy, which was great, but the pasta was overcooked or sitting too long because it was mush. \n\nWould give 4 stars if the lady at the register wasn't so mean for no reason", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cgGMbNSshJroDibIKk37_w", "review_id": "NCfX4AxDvQ3QRyXKtmhVwQ", "text": "While at the recent Chandler Beer and BBQ festival, I decided to give Honey Bears a try.  I had never been there before and have heard them mentioned as one of the great BBQ joints in the Phoenix area. \n\nWhat a disappointment. The ribs we ordered were tough and gristly and tasted like they had been \"quick-cooked\". I've made and eaten enough ribs to know when a piece of meat has been rushed. My guess is they were scrambling to meet the high demand of the event and took some shortcuts. (It was later in the day) If thats the case I would say its a shame to sacrifice quality to make a buck. \n\nWith all the new BBQ places popping up in the Phoenix area, there's no room for the ones that compromise. Just my luck with 20+ BBQ booths to choose from at the festival I picked the one that obviously does.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IGN6JQSf5AFxeyWkJTeXxg", "review_id": "jxoDVzP2aiQn9_nmXtmVaw", "text": "Stopped here after a Group-On promo. The person at the register, like many of the reviews below, was not the friendliest in the world but then I came here for BBQ and not to make a new friend. \n\nOrdered the 1/2 rack of ribs, hot link on the side and cole slaw and potato salad. The ribs truthfully were very good, some of the best I have had in a long time. The BBQ sauce was also excellent but more of a mid-west style and tasty. \n\nI cannot say how the hot link was because they shorted me on this! Sorry but ordering something then paying for it and finding it missing once you get home just is not right. Really gave me a bad taste in my mouth over the place... \n\nI have one more Group-On voucher and am using it this week. This time eating inside so lets see if they short me on anything else this time...\n\n~~~~~~~~\nUPDATE! Returned to Honey Bears on Friday and first off the person working the register was a lot nicer to work with. Also mentioned that I had been shorted a hot link and she took care of it, giving me an extra one today. \n\nHad the ribs again and once again they were excellent. Also got a BBQ Beef sandwich to go for lunch the next day and it was very good as well. \n\nCourse when I was at the restaurant this time the soda fountain stopped working and as usual it was AFTER several of us had paid for drinks. Oh well...", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f1bkO-jdsLByiNIsRwaZeA", "review_id": "qpbPC7zBir5tm-3M5nEG8Q", "text": "The food wasn't very tasty. The bathrooms will make you leave and not even ask for your money back.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RssF0WK4mfE3XB_0AgdjMA", "review_id": "AIyE7hCks17-BObH5qAuoA", "text": "Was not a fan. The service was horrible, pork was chewy and they were out of mac n cheese. The only good thing was they had Big Red on the fountain. I will not return.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LfzCM4hyVIF0qoeOgpgIAg", "review_id": "rME8jlAK6sJWtvPM6erY9w", "text": "Have been going to this place/location for YEARS!! Needless to say, I wont be back to this establishment ever again, after I discovered a CLUMP of hair (view in photos at own risk) in my pulled pork. Highly disappointed.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0_3qGqEPRwY-jKtfnim7XA", "review_id": "AgVzyxi70BcmiRBu2j-mvw", "text": "Great BBQ.  The coleslaw was fantastic, and the pulled pork was quite tasty.  The sauce was also super good.   I would have gave 5 starts, but I did deduct one as the people who talk about the nasty bathroom here are totally right.  Bring your Purell if you wanna use the bathroom first.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "D1fQabqMrvG69bHIhgDZXA", "review_id": "1oNF-3vptRDk8GyEM8XiMg", "text": "Had bbq pork sandwich.  It was good, but over priced. No lids for your soda? Wth? Wish they served fries instead of potato chips.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Udj_51fFnw3elODZ2p45nA", "review_id": "B53ADT0_BUbPYKzj0zfqng", "text": "Honey Bears BBQ is definitely worth checking out. What they lack in variety and options is made up in quality. The ribs were nice and the pork sandwich was tender. Unfortunately I will chose elsewhere next time for more options and a little more meat on the bones. Overall the food was good but nothing wow'd me.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1pVmXwOLW50vAF36ym-PCg", "review_id": "l65yMw_4DcmNv2F8Q6Ma4Q", "text": "Let's be honest, when it comes to BBQ places that are decent, the valley is sorely lacking.  So, when I brought up the fact that I was having a serious itch for some Q, a coworker brought Honey Bear's up. Having not heard of it, I was in for it.\n\nThe establishment is a hole in the wall, butsome of the best BBQ I have ever had was in holes in the wall (i.e. Aurthur Bryant's in Kansas City). We got out of the car and were greeted by the pleasant smell of wood smoking meat, and it smelled awesome. I was super excited...until we stepped into the door.\n\nThe aroma went from pecan wood chips to backed up sewage. I kid you not it smelled like someone emptied their bowels in the middle of the lobby. People would come in and turn right back around and leave. But, my friend assured me this was the place to be so darn it, I was going to stick it out.\n\nI got the BBQ chicken sandwich. The sauce had very little flavor to it but the meat was tender (there is your one star, the ability to not dry out chicken). I asked about what side the cashier would prefer and she just shrugged and said \"I guess the potato salad.\" As expected from the response, it was mediocre.\n\nBut that smell went back with me to the office where a coworker asked if I had been sitting in an alley with a drunk during lunch. I had to change my shirt but the smell was burned into my nostrils.\n\nNever again...NEVER...AGAIN.", "business_id": "xfk9eY8gmwn8qsbyd-W6lQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_H7YQYiXToV0paIoOeFNng", "review_id": "Iwv1gJIi0DgpBtEMSbA0Hw", "text": "These guys are awesome. \nI was recommended Jack's through 3 co-workers who had various repairs done there and when the compressor went out on my car I called them to pick it up... 24 hours later I picked up my car and was super please with the bill... That has never happened before.\nI will be back and I am recommending them to anyone looking for good honest mechanics.", "business_id": "JuQncODLNOhfSaa-5okpQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YKI3W0kZpaYwaNjBviQN-Q", "review_id": "v9M0xAGANPg58W-AmKZRzQ", "text": "Been to many places over the years including dealerships and most will try to up sale stuff you don't need. Last year I tried out Jack's, there was no up sales, no bs, and my car was back on the road in less than 24 hours(tranny). Great place, the only place I will take my car!", "business_id": "JuQncODLNOhfSaa-5okpQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jN-i_779Dtrl6fw1Tf1Avw", "review_id": "mf4AKusv8WSv7Lf2zsguCw", "text": "Great guys - very honest. They are busy for a reason, because they are fair! I was in the business for 15 years and they treat me they way I treated my customers.", "business_id": "JuQncODLNOhfSaa-5okpQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M0qNUNClSgDkkrClMKXd4A", "review_id": "UXisWxd-6JfC3Nh_QEomJA", "text": "7 years and 30+ visits with several different vehicles and only one mistake that was corrected immediately. These guys are always fair,  have the best work ethic and never have a problem explaining everything in detail. I now live 35 miles away, but still drive back there to get any work done. FYI; they can tow you in if you need it.", "business_id": "JuQncODLNOhfSaa-5okpQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U0Vc38CywRiLhdJ6FfvucA", "review_id": "Vqo9MqYJEDsHubq3GTuFOw", "text": "I have been  a customer for over 10 years  with multiple vehicles. I have referred  everyone I know to Jacks and each one was more than pleased. Val,his family  and staff do quality work at very fair prices. They are people of quality you can trust to get the job done right the first time.", "business_id": "JuQncODLNOhfSaa-5okpQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D9op2r1WXAz74Sn8DgxlIw", "review_id": "dezCklyCSeX0eIfr1b_VMw", "text": "I've been in this neighborhood for 8yrs and had multiple vehicles repaired here.\n\n his hourly rate price more than  competative its  great...he will get you the parts you need at a decent price as well.   \n\nI live at poverty wage and don't have funds to spare for Maintainance for my vehicle I desperately need. .. he made sure that I get what i need and has worked on any one of my vehicles and it was amazing that it fit in my budget. He's that Good and Val cares about neighborhood and the people in it.\n \nDont let the front few vehicle bays fool you. .. even though it's run as s family neighborhood repairs shop, its all professional with multiple bays out back.  They can work on near about everything and I'm glad to have them here. . he's gotten me out of a jam many times when needed with my vehicle..\n\nHe even has a nice air conditioned room for you to relax in while getting an oil change or air cond recharged\n\nThey even drove me to my apt since I didnt have way back home to it.. he will get more business from me in the future and ive told my friends who have now been using him they are quite pleased. .. think of it this way. Cabs need to be on the street for the driver to make a living right. ...means they need good repair.  I've seen multiple cabs get their repairs completed by them.. the main thing is I trust their work... and they work with me in my budget", "business_id": "JuQncODLNOhfSaa-5okpQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "8sERIKRa6WmwLhBmZ3s1VQ", "text": "After hearing someone say \"Phoenix has a zoo?... Really?  Well it can't be that good if I haven't heard of it.\" I knew I had to write a review.  (And yes, I did actually hold back from running over and smacking and/or shaking the guy who said that. It was hard, but I had a review to write...)  \n\nWhat you need to know about the zoo.  \n - Wear comfortable shoes!  Like the rest of Phoenix, our zoo sprawls.\n - Wear sunscreen.  Most folks don't think about it, but I know lots of folks who have come away from there pink.\n - Try to avoid going in the midst of the summer.  Not only is it too hot for you, it might also be too hot for the animals and they'll be camped out in the back under some shade.  \n - The monkeys are awesome, as always, but they have a great area.\n - They have a really diverse group of animals in a diverse setting - from visiting the croc swamp to barren desert prairies.\n - The food isn't half bad!  We were surprised!\n - Zoo Lights!  Starting around Thanksgiving and going through January they light up much of the zoo with cool themed displays.  It's not the entire zoo, so less of a walk, but enough of one that it's worth the price of admission.\n - It's conveniently close to the Desert Botanical Gardens if you want to make your trip a 2-fer.\n - 2 Words - PETTING ZOO!  If you have kids - this is the place to go.  If you're bringing a date - SO the place to go.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JoeU6upNzo-GCEFM4Nn1PQ", "review_id": "cf-ZMPs5asrPAvtsAnJ--w", "text": "Kristin C.'s review prompted a review from me!\nI *heart* the Phoenix Zoo.  I volunteered here while in high school.  I went on an awesome tour with the zoo's veterinarian when I thought I wanted her job (I learned that I prefer just loving my dog and visiting zoos).  The people who work here are amazing and love sharing knowledge about the animals.\nI live in Chicago now, and though LP Zoo is pretty cool, I much prefer the Phoenix Zoo.  The animal habitats are bigger - so you don't always see as many animals, but I like knowing that the critters are running about and are not cramped into little cages.  The Phx Zoo offers so many educational opportunities for kids (the summer camp is great!!!) and fun events for adults, too.  If you really like the zoo, check into getting a membership, you help out animals and get to skip the lines for buying tickets!\nDefinitely follow Kristin C's advice and wear comfy shoes, sunscreen, and drink lots of water - the zoo is huge and you will be walking quite a bit. \nMy favorite part is the AZ trail, it is so cool to see the animals that are native to our part of the country, and the exhibits are really well done. \nGo check it out!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "cegjhC9nDvIQXT15CyX8lQ", "text": "Zoo Lights in December is a definite must do if you have kids.  But even if you don't,  it's a great place to snuggle up with a date, walk around with a beer and enjoy the thousands of lights hung throughout the walkways.\n\nBesides that visit, I've also been in June when I've gotten to see the giraffe habitat and meeting areas.  There's also a banquet hall on-site too.\n\nThe zoo itself is decent size.  It's not TOO big and expensive like the San Diego Zoo where you have to budget your time and dollars wisely.  But it's also not a tiny zoo where you finish seeing it in an hour.  At $14 adult tickets are pretty reasonable.\n\nThey have all kinds of themed days/nights with fun programming for kids.  It was even recently voted as one of the top 5 zoos in the U.S. for kids.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "U41AN_EIC07lsHoqkDb37Q", "review_id": "9nrtNzZL1vV4tzT3VvmqHA", "text": "Ever had a vacation that doesn't quite click on all cylinders? That happened to us a few years ago in November when we decided to visit Arizona on the cheap via a time-share offer (you know - the kind were you have to listen to \"the talk\"). We got the talk over with on the first day. Unfortunately my wife was in tears when I said no because she had bought into the sales ploy that plunking down thousands of dollars for a piece of a resort on a posh Scottsdale golf course was better than a similar offering in Breckenridge or Kauai. The trip to the Grand Canyon was memorable in a no-see-em sort of way. You arrive at the rim to behold a magnificent panorama and...nothing! A snow storm and clouds in the canyon had completely obliterated the view. We did have a fun snowball fight. Sedona shone in all its touristic glory (it really is a beautiful place, though). I thought I felt a jolt of energy in one of its famous vortices, but then realized I was just light-headed from chasing my kids up the hill. Which brings me to the Phoenix Zoo - the attraction that saved the trip for my son and I.\n\nWhat do you do with an active boy when his sisters and mom want to go shopping and tan by the pool? Yep! That's right! Zoo therapy. Let me start the review by saying I spent half of my childhood at the San Diego Zoo which set the bar impossibly high when used to benchmark other zoos. However, it also instilled in me a life-long love of the zoo experience. I've taken my children to zoos in dozens of cities across the US and in Europe. The Phoenix Zoo is one of the best.\n\nIt's a perfect zoo at which to spend three hours and feel like you've seen about everything. The walkways meander easily through different animal habitats and I was surprised and delighted to see that bikers and skaters are allowed. Very smart! I was relieved that it was November and not August. The thought of walking around the place with the temperature at 115 deg F is daunting.\n\nThe zoo has some special highlights that bear mentioning:\n\n- The walk-through monkey exhibit. They frolic directly over your head via a system of ropes that serve as the monkey highway through the exhibit. I was amused to see the hand sanitizer and wash stations at the exit. Omygosh! Monkey germs! Many in our over-sanitized culture would be shocked to see equivalent European exhibits where they allow monkeys to sit on your shoulder while you feed them monkey food. \n\n- The Wallaby Walkabout. Uber-cool for the under-ten contingent.\n\n- The Arizona Trail. It's always great and instructive to see indigenous critters in a pseudo-indigenous environment. When we visited, the coyotes were being particularly cooperative in a game of hide-and-go-seek with my boy.\n\nThe coolest thing in the whole zoo? The tamarin exhibit! These tiny primates share their enclosure with...whodathunkit...chickens! Why chickens? It's a case of the hens guarding the monkey house. The tamarin's inquisitive nature makes them easy victims for Arizona's scorpion population. They pick them up, get stung and get sick. Chickens just happen to like to eat scorpions and are immune to their venom. When my son found this out, he spent an additional twenty minutes looking for scorpions. Either those barbed beasts weren't being forthcoming or the chickens had done an A+ job.\n\nI'd highly recommend the Phoenix Zoo as a leisurely and instructive afternoon's activity for the whole family.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "xUxxoTkQNWbKU44cCbtY4A", "review_id": "MrnghZiw2Yj6nJS5mMkb4Q", "text": "Okay, let me get my biggest gripe out of the way first: no polar bears! Yes, yes, I know...it's Arizona, it's too hot for polar bears, but that doesn't make me any less sad.\n\nNow, onto the real stuff. I got an annual membership for $50 which means I can visit almost any time I want except during special events. I get discount tickets to Zoo Lights and so on. That price isn't bad considering that regular admission is $14. I've already been twice in the last week (no, I don't have a life).\n\nThe animals are still a little lethargic, recovering from a very hot summer. So far I have yet to see the male lion do anything but sleep very soundly. However, I did meander over to the porcupine enclosure at just the right time and got to see her chase her handler around the enclosure and \"target\" for treats. I can honestly say I had never before seen a trained porcupine. The safari-type enclosure that houses the giraffes amongst other African animals is really cool. And the baboons LOVE having their photograph taken, no joke. There aren't as many animals as other zoos in smaller metros that I've been to, but the climate around here really limits the types of animals they can keep. Still, it's a cool place to walk around. It's really spread out and easy to get lost in, which is fine by me. Oh, and don't forget to visit the wallabies!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7eahxWN26Zfcv7Ta3DkH7g", "review_id": "2THFURxQet0mnRTlt7fIRw", "text": "Just don't go in the heat of the summer ... holy cow was that miserable ... for us AND the animals who were pretty much all hiding out.  Phew!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GAW_mbLDbIoZQ0V0ZhWK8Q", "review_id": "GzQdqhqWqpQe62R8mSCMDg", "text": "Great place and my kids love it.  i haven't splurged enough to do the train ride, but the walking is starting to get too much.  Some of the exhibits are not viewer friendly but all in all it is a good place to view the animals.  the zoo lights are not that spectacular, i have been twice now with our pass but have decided not to repeat this year.  still a good investment if you have kids.  don't go in the summer.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O6w4ZRi7cuCVvXA_WhpS6w", "review_id": "Gl-fOrXMWgAxsbdZ4Rnbtg", "text": "Ok, clearly the writers of previous reviews are desperately hungry for entertainment.  I just went through this \"zoo\" yesterday, and I found it nothing more than a bunch of displays with 1 or less animals in them.  The animals always huddled towards the back of the areas making them completely unviewable.  I guess it was a zoo of Rocks n Sticks.\nFurthermore, the prices for food (this isn't a suprise) is not just a ripoff, it's nothing short of thievery!  No one item of food was worth what they wanted.\nPlain and simple - go find somewhere else to entertain yourself...", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 2, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "tmdv0oBM8tvpkzhOSxUGAA", "text": "No matter how hard I try, I find it hard to like most zoos, including the one in Phoenix. I s'pose seeing animals in cages bothers me. Yes, that must be it. Also, smelling their fecal matter and wondering if the animals are embarrassed that they can't take a dump 1,500 ft away from their watering hole or sleeping spot. I would be embarrassed. Humans don't put toilets in the kitchen, after all. \n\nSure, I love being able to see live and in -person jaguars, snakes, apes, elephants, etc. But I always leave feeling sad, like the animals can't possibly be happy and content being locked up. They must know they're restricted. Sure, you build a cheetah a cage and think he's happy running the same path 1,349 times a day. But, let's face it, he's not. Don't tell me you haven't noticed. \n\nAnd while I love that I've seen live pandas (in DC) or dolphins (in OKC), I just hate seeing animals in captivity. I wouldn't want to be caged. Who knows, one of these days, it could be the flying squirrel and her family, along with donkeys and dung beetles, who pay a minimal fee to come see human beings in cages and behind glass. \"Oh, look,\" the baby flying squirrel will say, \"that one there is flinging his poo! How gross!\"", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 32, "useful": 13, "cool": 15}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "Yd9yDD9JCwo2X3AtdjYO3g", "text": "While I myself enjoyed my brief stint in a hanging cage at a club in Chicago, I doubt very much the animals here are happy about it. At least I got to get liquored up. These poor fellas get Phoenix tap water. Groddy! \n\nAs far as zoos go, this one rates pretty average to me. Sort of on par with LA's in Griffith Park. A lot of the paths are like navigating Central Avenue with potholes large enough to swallow a stroller. \n\nIt's difficult to see most of the animals as they seem to hide. But who can blame them. They must thinking...\"WTF. Why are these two legged creatures lining up to see me poop?\" Strange indeed. And it is really a place for kids. Like Chuck E Cheese. And the room of balls at IKEA. And Mia Farrow's house. \n\nIf I want to see something on all fours, being held against it's will, I wait for bondage night at Pat's Bunkhouse. At least then I can have a beer and not worry about the stench of feces. Oh, wait. Strike that. Have you been to Pat's Bunkhouse?", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 9, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "4dnDsoHuxUtzhaumxbpR5w", "review_id": "ufiO2QETeqf_PtQYZtaUKg", "text": "I'm not sorry that I love this zoo. I have many fond memories here.\n\nYes, it's a smaller zoo, and yes, they are somewhat lacking in good animal watching..but come on people, six months out of the year it's blazing hot outside. They can only do so much. \n\nI recommend coming here on a beautiful spring day. If it's hot outside, you'll hate it. Bring your bike, too. I used to bring my bike and just ride around all day.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "90a6z--_CUrl84aCzZyPsg", "review_id": "-0ALWgxFnE9aWdRdCyv-AA", "text": "As zoos go this is one of the best. Of course, it's hard to love any zoo after going to the one in San Deigo!\n\nI took my girls here this week (during spring break), and they loved it. We tried the paddle boats for the first time. FYI :30 min. is long enough (don't get suckered into buying a full hour unless your name is Lance Armstrong). The kids couldn't get enough of the petting zoo - which is more of a \"goat petting\" if you ask me.\n\nThe Phoenix Zoo is affordable: $26 got all three of us in, plus $12 for the paddle boats, and around $20 for snacks and water. We did get smart and had lunch before getting there.\n\nFor a Thursday afternoon I was surprised at how crowded it was. We were there for several hours, saw the bulk of the animals and all for less than $60.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "wHg1YkCzdZq9WBJOTRgxHQ", "review_id": "pjjkYZsHBhsEnJPRuUelrQ", "text": "If you've been to this zoo once or twice and think you've seen it all, think again.  I had been to this zoo a few times over the years before moving to the Valley and thought it was a relatively nice zoo, but I had the same complaints as others who visit infrequently...namely the animals are not putting on a show.\n\nI have since learned it's not the animals that need to change, it's YOU.  If you find your favorite animal is always asleep in the afternoon, go in the morning.  If you find the animals are hiding out in the August heat, try going in March.  Animals are largely creatures of habit, and the zoo is their home.  They are not there to entertain you.\n\nHowever, if you vary your schedule, you will see something new nearly every time you visit.  I have seen the tigers in trees, the male lion (who is nearly always asleep) roaring at the crowd, the otters chasing each other and \"talking\" to the visitors.\n\nThis zoo is spread out, so expect to walk a little.  In fact, it's a great place to get some exercise.  If you go in the summer, go EARLY unless you are doing a sleep study on the animals.  Also, you may want to avoid Spring Break weeks if you don't care to be surrounded by thousands of screaming kids running around.  Those days it is truly a zoo.  I highly recommend purchasing a membership.  It pays for itself in only a few trips, and even if you don't go more than that, it's a terrific way to support animal care and conservation.  The zoo is more involved in conservation than you might think.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-F32Vl8Rk4dwsmk0f2wRIw", "review_id": "wHW6HkIHJm7WTAn8JYsCzA", "text": "This won't be the kind of zoo that will win international awards (although in cases with things like 'zoos', there's always an award from some society to hand out), but its a great way to spend a long morning and early afternoon with students.  In this particular case, as chaperon for part of my gf's 2nd grade class.  \n\nSomething about ushering a group of five hyped up 7-year-olds through the chalky landscape, bomb-pops in hand, loaded up to their D-Backs caps in sugar and expectations can make any place special.  For these kids, the Phoenix Zoo delivered, and in turn delivered on my cautious optimism as well.  A saccharine start in the \"Tropics Trail\" with a very smooth finish at the tigers, left every single one of my kids-for-the-day overenthused and buzzing.  \n\nThe highlight was their interactive venture into the Sting Ray pool, where for $3 (trying to remember) they got to dip their hands into the water and \"play\" with the rays.  This made them literally goofy.  \n\nI was also surprised that their food court was fairly extensive and the quality of food far exceeded my expectations.  I had a BBQ burger (comes with an onion ring on top) that was actually top-tier fast food.  I remember it being modestly priced too (in terms of the typical amusement park racket).\n\nOverall, I was highly impressed with the Phoenix Zoo.  As others have mentioned, the San Diego Zoo is the highest standard deviation from the mean as far as zoos are concerned, but I can certainly call the Phoenix Zoo a benchmark on which to build.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HOleI3jz1MLNUJ6cc1x0Pw", "review_id": "OqKEUT7C_mCB_am8SbSgWg", "text": "We went to the zoo this past Saturday because the weather was mild and beautiful and it seemed like a nice Memorial weekend activity. Apparently, a lot of other people had the same idea, because it was totally packed! Our favorite thing about the zoo was the way many of the habitats - most notably, that of the longhorns - was built into/around the natural desert landscape. Papago Peak was a gorgeous backdrop for the wildlife. One other really stand-out exhibit was the monkey habitat. There is a winding path through a bunch of trees, and the monkeys jump through the trees and even cross the path every so often. Less enchanting were the tiger and lion exhibits; the habitats were run-down, and the animals seemed lonely and restless. I have definitely been to better zoos, but this was a fun way to spend an afternoon on an unseasonably mild Phoenix afternoon.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YUWeFETnjknFH0DTse3Rzw", "review_id": "ftDAFydXDUqU_3NzWgb_YQ", "text": "Unfortunately, the weather seems a little hot for the cute critters roaming this place (except for the reptiles)... but that did not deter me from checking it out.  The planes flying overhead do not provide the most quiet sanctuary for these creatures, but there is plenty of parking and the admission cost is reasonable.\n\nMake sure to check out the \"open\" monkey exhibit - it is 1 of only 4 in the world.  You can step in to a fenced off arena that holds at least 30 little spider monkeys... this was one of the most unique experiences I have ever had at a zoo and I'm sure other people would say the same!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "tdNV2Wb0LrFpm1Yfov_Klw", "review_id": "P9o4d_zN9S79NyMA7zoMgg", "text": "Last night we attended the  summer night time activities for kids held on Fridays  form 6-9 during the summer. We had a great time, the kids had water  blow up slides to play on , water play , Phoenix Youth theater acts, \nfun  family music.   They have only one more Friday left this summer, so come out and have fun. There was a lovely breeze by about 7:00  and the sun  stopped heating it up. \n\nAlways love the zoo, they seem to be getting more and more exhibits and animals.  I recommend going at the beginning of the day or end of the day. That's when many animals come out to play , feed and  water. \nLast  night we  saw the family of wild dogs playing and hanging out  also saw the cheetahs which was  a treat , they usually hide to camouflage .\n\nThe zoo is equipped with clean bathrooms, lots of places  for breaks and hanging out. We have had two birthday parties there and the kids loved it. \n\nThe kids wanted a ride on the tram which was nice in the evening , we learned new facts from the guide and a little about the Zoo's work on keeping many animals from becoming extinct.\n\nMy 9 year old and my best friends 10 year old have been coming here since they were 2 and 3 . They love coming here and never seem to tire of it\n\n We visit the zoo about every two months just to check out what the animals are doing.  You can bring in your own food, wagons, bikes and stay all day . For little ones there is a huge tree house to play in  and a water splash place for summer.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "ZZ43etAB2n_T53YBYtf8Dw", "review_id": "OLzTONcdcQhPCkp_1SkDCw", "text": "I give it a 3 because the cages or whatever you call them are pretty small. There isnt much to see. This place definatly needs a make over. However I do always have a good time, the staff seems to really enjoy what they do. \nThey just need more shows and new animals, or exibits where you can see the animals. \nMaybe touch up the aquarium section. \n\nI do give 5 stars to the shark and sting ray petting area but it is really dumb you have to pay more to get in there. Luckily I knew the admission person who let me in but I remember it being a ridiculous price.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zhVOlwBuEgdGlHjwgVf3Jg", "review_id": "lSz6EKgU20DqmToouU0TpA", "text": "I have been to the Phoenix Zoo twice now. The first time was 3 weeks ago in 104 degree temp. Awful experience. We only went around the big animals side so my daughter could see them. All the animals were tired, hot and sleeping. They looked miserable and we were miserable too. The water mists did not help one bit.\n\nWe also went this past weekend when the temperature was a high of 76 degrees. Heaven!!! Loved the zoo. Had so much fun. No need to rush. We just relaxed. All the kids were in a great mood. People were smiling, laughing, just having plain ol fun. The animals seemed alive and active. Just a beautiful experience. The Arizona Trail is great. It might have been good to go there with the hot temperatures as well. Some animals are hard to see because of the layout in the cages. The cages are smaller than needed for some of these large cats and other wild life. The Orangutans have a little baby Orangutan in it and he just hangs and plays while the big guys sleep. It was really cool. My favorite part is the giraffes. There were 5 of them this last time.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cEIeuU0-4fX0Y4qCUW3PwQ", "review_id": "_pg94dEnmcFohlPux2mGxQ", "text": "Really, I would give this place 3.5 stars. It is a great, relaxing place to spend a cool day. DO NOT go when it is hot - you will be miserable and so are the animals. Overall, this is a pretty standard, older zoo. What distinguishes it, though, is the amazing desert backdrops. The best areas of the zoo are those that reflect the local landscape, especially the big horn sheep area dramatically set against Papago Peak. \n\nAs an aside, the kettle corn made on site is really good as well. If you want a salty-sweet snack, this is the way to go.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4JapGtmN58pZYo1ClbV8qw", "review_id": "40Z2NptuXY8F9vPnDNsubQ", "text": "Having a small daughter, walking the malls around here gets old. A friend and I recently took our girls to the zoo and had a great time. 99% of the zoo is stroller friendly. I think the only place I had to park it was the petting zoo and the monkey enclosure. Over all the zoo is beautiful and very well kept, even for it's age. I love that some of the exhibits really show off Arizona's beautiful landscape. \n\nI highly recommend packing a lunch and eating in the picnic area though as food is abnormally high priced, even for a zoo/amusement park. \n\nAlso, if you think you'd use it, BUY A MEMBERSHIP! It's like $75 for two adults and two children and you don't always have to take a spouse, you can bring a guest! Kids under 2 are free anyhow but at $16 each for adults it's totally worth it after just a couple of visits.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "PoVbnUsr-R-yclrxdHTWBA", "review_id": "-YVh2ja9wQhpCNJ9WtL8VA", "text": "I am definitely a fan. The place is clean and easy to walk. The animals have lots of room and the viewing is great. We spent about 6.5 hours walking and saw practically everything in the zoo. Theere is nothing remarkable about the collection of animals but the experience was among the best I have had overall at zoos in this country. \n\nThe food is slightly over priced and there is not much variety. However, I enjoyed the simple but ample chicken cesar salad that cost under $7.  If you want something better, bring it with as they allow for food and drink.\n\nThe gift shop is sub-par with run of the mill things that most zoos have.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "y3d4v0x-vD10hw-O0YKa1Q", "review_id": "iOVOHlQzJnG1sPvFKLzDKg", "text": "It was a beautiful Saturday in Phoenix.  The weather was cool and crisp, the sky was clear.  It really was a perfect day to take a walk and be outside, so I invited my husband to the zoo.\n\nBefore we went there, we stopped at our favorite taco place, Guedos, and with bellies full we set off.\n\nIt's been a long time since I've gone to the zoo.  Probably because my life is like a zoo, I really don't want to go there to visit!  I think the last zoo I visited was the San Diego Zoo about 5 years ago.\n\nWe had a fabulous time.  The animals were out, we got to walk around in the beautiful natural setting, and enjoy each other's company.  My favorite animals were the meerkats and the elephants.  They had elephants there that are older than I am!  No wonder they have so many wrinkles!\n\nWe spent about 4 hours there and had a fabulous time.  We thought it was worth the $14 we paid per person to get in.  \n\nI do agree with previous reviews.  We didn't buy food there, as there was no way I was going to pay big bucks for typical zoo food that isn't really good for you anyway.  We did pay $2.50 a bottle for water and soda.   Best thing for a family is to bring your own.  \n\nAnyway, the Phoenix Zoo is a must see on a cool day.  In the summer they open at 7, so you should be able to enjoy the morning coolness.\n\nEnjoy!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gNF8usOGLdvdJL4aVp8IOQ", "review_id": "t7sAeKt6tBBp4ZasoIflIw", "text": "Reason 18,565,992 not to have kids: Phoenix Zoo. You walk in and before seeing any animals you are bombarded with gift shops, playgrounds, a carousel, food stands and stingray bay (admission required). Jesus I felt bad for those with younger ones who couldn't even be bothered by the animals but were lured by all the stops at the entrance. \n\nAside from the qualms mentioned above, Phoenix Zoo offers a decent variety of animals for such a hot climate. The exhibits fit in nicely with the terrain and you won't die of heat exhaustion trying to see the animals if you skip the summer months. But yeah. It's a zoo. You see crazy ass animals in habitats. 'nuff said.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "q0KigjVBtb6dfRjX3QJbsQ", "review_id": "6H1wCJj-0X4Y5SFSGSpHYg", "text": "I'm a huge fan of the Phoenix Zoo which is funny since I don't really like kids and there are always a zillion kids around. But that's not the zoos fault. \n\nThere are great animals here and lots to see. Go in the morning when the animals are the most active. A new exhibit is under construction for a Komodo Dragon. How cool is that! I like the Arizona Trail and the amphibians the best. And the sting rays when they are there. \n\nI don't ever buy snacks since prices are high. I'd recommend eating before you go. The zoo is very shady. I went last summer on July 8 and had a great time.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sFZn88TBdo_ZdKyW4vsFIw", "review_id": "4K5afV9Pt-jG6hpCXl47mA", "text": "Phx Zoo is huge. Prepare for a lot of walking or paying for a tram. \n\nThe animals seem to have lost their minds a la \"Happy Feet\", but if you go to one of the cafes and buy a $45 hamburger, you'll forget all about their misery. Don't forget your collector's cup! Refills are only $1 each. \n\nBuy a membership if you plan on going more than once. Trust me, it's worth it. It gets you into other zoos, like Tucson Zoo for free, too. \n\nPack your own lunch. Fill a cooler and save big bucks that can be used to buy junk in the gift shop (or carry a a tantrum-throwing toddler over your shoulder back to the car, your choice).", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0H9ne5frm1GjO6TjUwbxlw", "review_id": "EoEtiV5KPPx-UZJwvqpDZg", "text": "I love the zoo! My family has a membership and it is used well. For anyone with kids under 10 living in the Valley of the Sun, membership is a must! This way, there is no pressure to see the entire park in one visit. There are so many activities for kids, that we usually cover half the park per visit.\n\nFavorite actvities at the zoo include: the monkey walk (there is no wall seperating you from the monkeys and they jump around the walking path - so fun!), the many kid parks/fountains to play in, the kids petting zoo, and the old giant turtles. \n\nAlso, try out Zoo Lights! You can't use your membership to get it, but it's well worth the extra expense. We went in early July - dress your kids in bathing suits and bring tons of water! There are water activities everywhere, and the paths are lit up with magical lights.\n\nIf you are visiting from out of town, the Zoo is well worth the trip. If it's a hot month, go early and take the train tour to save energy. Bring water!!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "zCC6huLkNBEr3JUgQyxJbg", "review_id": "2OhCHAYFhtkO5AVJQdnAbg", "text": "The zoo is cool! I have enjoyed the Zoo lights in the fall in the past and this weekend visited for the giraffe encounter. I highly recommend seeking this exhibit. It is $3 in addition to the fee to get into the zoo, but it was worth it. My friend and I got to hand feed a couple of giraffes - how cool to be that close to the animals. Thankfully they also provide a spritz of hand sanitizer to get the saliva off.\n\nThe exhibit is 7 days a week 9-10 AM. Highly recommend going being this exhibit is gone. Also stop by to see the new jaguar on display.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "caaDd2cesCsm1LzOS-x-xw", "review_id": "dRfx7q-LQ79KjiFUvsVN2w", "text": "Elephant day at the zoo yesterday was amazing!!! good day at the zoo. Highly recommended specially now that we are getting a good weather to spend the day outside", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "ZKo-HD5FdrINIHAcD9AnAA", "review_id": "K8awKJWPKCoUAg_2mDi86w", "text": "I really dig this zoo.  I had a blast feeding the stingrays- they are just like giant cuddly portabella mushrooms, i.e. AWESOME.  The open monkey exhibit is great too.  However, my favorite is the cabybara- the largest rodent in the world.  My visit to the zoo is not complete without seeing the capybara in all of its sassy glory!\n\nI understand some folks' uneasiness at zoos, worrying about the animals being too cramped, hot, etc.  But I really feel that the Phoenix Zoo is a far cry from the zoos and circuses of yore.  It is a non-profit zoo, and it is important to know that it takes part in many conservation efforts and also serves as a sanctuary for unwanted/aggressive/abused animals.  It is an excellent place to learn, especially for children.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "UPtysDF6cUDUxq2KY-6Dcg", "review_id": "ggwfq0mtPssKaPjV6Cyf0w", "text": "Love the PHX Zoo!! All the animals were out and about and looked good. The weather was cooler in Oct. Staff was friendly. Kudos to @phoenixzoo on Twitter for getting us out and reminding us to go!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "EKwGhgLrM18ErVKKeYE2UA", "review_id": "m79kSU-YDP6ZSKirIqBdCA", "text": "I love the Phoenix zoo. So I grew up in south Phoenix and this was our go to field trip in elementary school. \n\nSeriously, we went every year. \n\nBut I was ok with that because I loved it. I've enjoyed picnics (the way too go, the food is not that great and it's expensive), birthday parties, and scavenger hunts here. I even saw a wedding here once. On a nice day it makes for a great walk. Too bad they didn't have the water park type area when I was a kid. It looks so refreshing to splash in during the summer when the afternoons can be unbearable. Trust me, I've thought about shoving a kid or too out of the way just to enjoy a sprinkle.  \n\nIt's also nice to come here in December when it's a little chilly and grab a cup of hot chocolate and enjoy Zoo Lights.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jegks7c-o66A9LaxWYQLsQ", "review_id": "UJiWI0JuvnVC26gAtAwlTQ", "text": "When we first got here I felt disappointed until I realized the zoo is much larger than it first appears. Particularly worthy of checking out - the lions and tigers. Also do not pass up the monkey walk. The little squirrel monkeys are fun to watch. \n\nBe sure to shell out the extra bucks to feed the giraffes. It's a unique experience to be so close to these large, yet gentle, creatures. Definitely my favorite part of my visit.\n\nVisit Date: 11/19/09", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qw-9YLeLbSt8PNrNrXubLQ", "review_id": "YUsNBV0-XNMzxCJJb1fNUg", "text": "A really nice zoo as long as you're not expecting the San Diego Zoo experience. But hey, for $16 (half that if you're a member at a reciprocal institution) you get more than what you might expect. We're from out of town and I was pleasantly surprised at the size and layout of the park and the quality of the exhibits. We didn't get to everything but our kids enjoyed running around and seeing all the animals. The Giraffe Encounter was well worth the $3.\n\nWatching the mandrills pick insects off each other's butts to eat was itself worth four stars.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uTyIIbOvXH_XZw7OEiTiNg", "review_id": "N33zy7s7-3xvKNO_apedJg", "text": "Love the zoo.  We had a season pass and went whenever the weather was good (not too hot)  The best part of the zoo, in my opinion, is the squirrel monkey exhibit.  You get to walk thru with all the little cuties hanging around.  We managed to go last when they had their little babies on their backs, too cute.  We also like when they have the stingray exhibit, check for schedule, my daugther spends tons of time touching them.  It does cost extra for this exhibit but if you have kids it is worth it.  We did try a 2 person bike rental to view the zoo.  My suggestion is to have 2 adults peddling.  My child was not able to help much and my legs hurt and on some of the hills I had to push it.  If you are lucky enough, usually earlier in the day, you will find the handlers taking care of and feeding the animals.  They are very happy to answer questions and tell interesting stories about their charges.  We also like to go early because all the animals are usually up and about.  The little critters (chipmunks?) are still out searching for food and are fun too watch as well.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "SvaIOy69Fb9Yz0rOE8Svsw", "review_id": "jJMQjTskinAEx-cb65XnEA", "text": "LOVE the Phoenix zoo! My son and I are there at least once a month for regular zoo days and breakfast with the animals (special program for youngsters to learn about a specific animal and have breakfast at the zoo) \n\nIn addition to regular zoo days, we enjoy their special events. We spent \"Noon Years Eve\" there--they had a special event for kids, they brought in snow for the kids to play and even had a cider toast at noon. We also went to zoolights (holy crowded) on my sons birthday.\n\nI also love that the zoo has a social media presence. They're active on Twitter and always have deals and contests going on.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "OxjWBSNQPpt-Kc7HfoU89w", "review_id": "Auhsi3HSORXsX_q33MFQWg", "text": "There is never a time when I have felt that the entrance price at any zoo is too much.  No exception here!  After all, we are getting to see live exotic animals up close and personal.  \n\nEvery person's inner child/geek is awakened when the opportunity presents itself to inform the rest of the party everything he or she knows about the komodo dragon, or the lion, or tigers, or elephants.  I know that I am instantly transformed into an obnoxious know-it-all docent recalling even the most minute detail from the safari cards I used to collect as a kid.  There is certainly a time and place for geeking out and my favorite time is zoo time!  I honestly think I missed my calling as a zoologist, and you may feel the same way if you were as book smart as I was in the fifth grade about animals.  I suspect every kid dreams of a lifetime tending to animals when they visit a zoo.\n\nAll that said, you will have a great time at this zoo.  It's arranged in a couple of concentric circles so if you give yourself an entire day to see it you can certainly make it all the way around, or at least you can see most of it like we did.  The animals here all seem well cared for and don't seem to mind their enclosures.  While not ideal, I did notice they have a good deal of space to roam with the exception of the warthog who was a heck of a lot more active than I had ever imagined.  You will notice that there are fully horned longhorn steer in the same pen as the giraffes.  At first, I thought they had to be some kind of import, but no, just regular longhorns.  Just when I thought to myself, \"how boring and odd,\" they erupted in a battle of horn locking and butting.  I'm a native Texan and I felt proud watching them mix it up like that.  Then I thought, \"those are steer, why the sense of pride?\"  Silly, I know, but hook-em-horns y'all!\n\nWear a hat and drink plenty of water year round, the Arizona sun is a killer and the desert climate is every bit as dry as you can't even imagine.  Ideally one would go during the winter, the weather is mild enough i suspect the animals are out basking and you won't suffer heat stroke trying to spy the elusive wild dogs or the cheetahs.\n\nI recommend this zoo to anyone passing through or if you're a native to the area.  Somehow the zoo tends to lift my spirits and makes me feel a bit smaller and less important in this world.  I like that idea, since some are under the impression that we can treat mother nature any way we please.  The zoo reminds me that there are more important things on this earth than a new car or what my 401K is doing this year.  \n\n\"When the world decides it's had enough of us, it will shake us off like a bad case of the fleas...\" George Carlin", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HOeDPrTZlOUu5LyBzMiIHg", "review_id": "btlZP404V44YAKxdGL2KyA", "text": "My family and I have had our Phoenix zoo membership for 1 year now. We love it! It is worth every penny. We go at least 1 time per month and always have a great time. The volunteers are extremely friendly, we have only met 1 who was not. Even when it is too hot in the summer to do anything outdoors we go to the zoo. We play at the water park then go straight home. \n\nWe watch many families (parents) rushing their children through the zoo to the point that the kids don't have fun. With a membership we are always walking at a leisurely pace. Sometimes we go and only see a hand full of animals. Sometimes we go to ride our bikes around and don't stop at the animals at all. \n\nWe love that the new Kimono Dragon exhibit is in, and are excited to see the Orangutan exhibit being started. My daughter is learning quite alot at the zoo. At 5 she is already interested in traveling the world to see these animals in their native habitat. \n\nNow, I must say... If you have been to the San Diego zoo, please realize that the Phoenix Zoo can not compare. So, don't go to the Phoenix Zoo expecting anything more than a great zoo for education purposes. But, it is the 2nd best zoo I have been to. \n\nMy family is from a small city in Arizona. We moved to Phoenix primarily due to the culture a big city can provide for raising children. I chose to live in S. Scottsdale specifically because the Phoenix zoo is about 2 miles away from my home.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "3hPmlMAP3PfHMiwNW_RUZg", "review_id": "vBmHhGnXNlnQy-2HI7NMvg", "text": "I've been to many zoo's across the country and this one was pretty good. I am a nanny and I have taken the kids I nanny for there and they love it! It does have a lot of areas in it just for the kids that don't even include animals which can be great! Especially the splash pads with our AZ summers! Bring their suits and some dry clothes. They have nice enclosures for the animals which are great to see the animals but they also seem very comfortable and natural for the animals as well I definitely recommend checking it out as a family, or adult!\nIf you happen to be around during Dec-Jan definitely go see the zoo lights!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IJKdg7KSekmIm_6LJsfvUw", "review_id": "HI5oJPtUX8tywFflgaCoaQ", "text": "The Phoenix Zoo is my favorite place to spend beautiful spring Phoenix days.  My 5 year old daughter and I love the sting rays, the petting zoo, the water play areas, the carousel, the tree house, the horse back riding classes ... this place has so much to offer.  My personal favorite exhibit is the Savannah and the new Komodo dragon exhibit is cool too. The membership is worth the money and pays for itself after just a couple of trips.  You also get free passes and discounts as part of the membership so I definitely recommend it.  Once you go there, you will find that you want to go back time and again to play, explore and hang-out.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hedOECpUoqK0wkodLk-rqg", "review_id": "MxwpYO9gk81ckZ5oEo891Q", "text": "A great walk, with superb animals! The animal environments are very clean, and the inhabitants seem very happy with their man made homes. \n\nIf you happen to be in Phoenix during December or early January, make it a point to go check out the Zoo Lights. Weather will be much cooler then the summer months, and the lighting displays are really inventive and appealing. \n\nOverall, this zoo is one of the better ones I've been to, and doesn't disappoint on any level.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gf9SRYaa7HXHGre-4DRufw", "review_id": "Fp_smBU43G3qWv2DjEoXSA", "text": "Love it! good for kids of all ages (and yes I mean you adults too!)", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rSBYu1pV5AF4WGJUWIdjnQ", "review_id": "ON0YmsCxghyKTdE0TiFfFg", "text": "I love this zoo. Big zoo, but can be finished in one day.  Doesn't have all the fluff that the San Diego zoo has. The safari is the best exhibit.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "v5k-__wHo2xPI25WO-dcQA", "review_id": "uVppVhZK8Hmat6O-Ob3R9w", "text": "Meh, I was pretty unimpressed with the Phoenix Zoo.. Dont get me wrong, any zoo is cool as shit in my book, I just wasn't wowed at all by anything going on here.\n\nThere is an alright mix of animals, coolest ones included the giraffes, my favorite of course, the jungle cats and the stingrays we had to pay $3 each to hang out with and pet. Then on top of that you pay another $5 for a cup of shrimp and anchovies to feed to them.. $16 collectively for two people for one exhibit alone and you've just bought another adult admission. Steep, but I will say the rays were pretty rad even though all ll I could think about was Steve Erwin and dying a miserable electrical death, so my inhibitions were high, but once I realized 37 5 year olds were braver than I was, I sucked it up and stuck my hands in the pool. In case you didn't know, they are wicked slimy.\n\nAnother thing that I wish I could have done was ride one of the camels, but my dumb ass wore a dress, so this wasn't about to happen. \n\nThe biggest let down of the day was the fact that one of the exhibits was under some psycho construction, so there were baco's and dump trucks and other various tractors making copious amounts of obnoxious noise. Needless to say the safari trail was anything but tranquil.. I felt really bad for the chimps that had to sit next to that shit all day too. Not cool.. wait till you close and move those babies.\n\nI dunno, maybe its just the concept of tropical animals residing in the desert that is strange to me, but its just not that awesome here. I felt bad for them, and I don't think its just because I am a hippie. Also, I'm not sure if its always as crowded as it was or if every pre-school in Arizona was taking a field trip here that day but it was so loud, there were strollers everywhere, I almost fell on about 12 kids, got tripped by about 54 of them, but nonetheless, it was funny and seeing how excited they got at the sight of the animals made it a little bit more magical, even though this zoo kinda blows.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BrJcbK_lH0irQcNSNBEQHQ", "review_id": "XH9g0_GUnsmditNik7uvEA", "text": "You can ride your bike! Yes, that right - take your bike with you - it's awesome.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xdWsnbaTEfBMVHttqZDHxg", "review_id": "7bjKeQbnAF24mJiZzYR7FQ", "text": "8am, Sunday July 4th, AZ heat is rolling in already.  You will own the zoo to yourself if you go with all these factors , but if you want to claim seeing any large animals during summer, you might want to try your luck at the 7am opening.  We walked directly twds the tiger enclosure per the ticket window employee's suggestion, but they already were in hiding.\n\nWe were debating bringing bikes... in hindsight, it's sooo warm and early, there were no crowds, I would recommend your bikes so you can move quickly (or return quickly back later) to see if you can catch an animal sighting before they hide away to snooze when it gets too warm.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GZZs7288ZoIz2hx_vcAVUw", "review_id": "-ZUEnW96xBqeNOYorE9gTg", "text": "I hold many fond memories of the Phoenix Zoo. \n\nWe've been a zoo member family for a long time. My first homecoming dance in high school was held in the gorgeous ballroom here. I remember back in the day coming and watching Ruby the elephant paint.\n\nMy favorite thing about this zoo is that it's non-profit. I've heard rumors that they don't treat their animals very well which breaks my heart but honestly the animals here seem a lot happier than animals I've seen at other zoos. \n\nZoolights is always a fun family event too. We look forward to it every year.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yRTKs5w--3hLJWgfSe9ksg", "review_id": "eoO0g2n-BQoduTPcB2gQ-Q", "text": "Perhaps the timing wasn't so good...those animals looked pretty exhausted to me.  A tingle of animal cruelty red flags ran down my spine while cruising this place in about 110 degrees of hotness.  Most of them were asleep in whatever sliver of shade they managed to squeeze under while the ones who had any type of pond/water...were in/near the water.  Definitely not as cool as the San Diego Zoo, which pretty much set the bar for my standards of a decent zoo.\n\n+ Wealth of ice cream & frozen lemonades for the tourists\n- Animals could use some air conditioning...", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f3LA83yEEBMj9q92H28O7w", "review_id": "IjVlIohciYZqUFW6Sp0QPQ", "text": "A very enjoyable zoo.  I recommend taking someone that is mentally deficient.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6ts41fCsDKHbFZaKOMNmVQ", "review_id": "gLCk1Pv9JwnF9UF5K6c3bw", "text": "I always enjoy a good trip to the zoo! \n\nI took a few days off work because my aunt was in town and she had never been to the PHX zoo! My sister is a member and had an extra pass so that was cool, but to avoid paying all together we swooped by a library on the way to the zoo and picked up one of those FREE cultural passes so we all got in for free. \n\nWe arrived just after 10 and it was already in the high 90's. SO HOT. The zoo was pretty vacant as it was hot as all get out and it was a Monday. \n\nWe got to see all of the animals though some were sleeping in the shade, but who could blame them. \n\nMy one complaint is that NONE of the little stands along the paths were open to buy bottled water or frozen treats. Sure there were vending machines but we had to walk all the way back to the front to grab waters. \n\nThe little water park areas along the way are rad. We stopped and my niece played in the water for a good 30 minutes and got cooled down. \n\nAlso my favorite part is Monkey Village! You get to actually go in and hang out with the monkeys! They were being so crazy and jumping over our heads and even got down on the ground and were just meer feet away! Such a great time! \n\nFor sure go when it gets cooler but be prepared to fight the crowds.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BV8c4QZEzvPWA00ZqJp-jQ", "review_id": "s8N8SLzxkA17AVsb68GZ4A", "text": "Had a great time at the zoo :) \n\nPluses: \nYou can cover the entire zoo in 4 hours with lunch included. \nThey have animal experiences: we fed the giraffes ($4 pp) & rode a camel ($5 pp). \nThe grounds themselves are very nice, lots of shade. \nLots of photo ops. \nLots of kid focused activities: farm area, water fun area. \nYou can bring food into the zoo. \n\nCons: \nThe food in the zoo is expensive \nThe animal experiences are short (very). I spent $18 for approx 10 minutes with the giraffe encounter & the camel ride combined. \nThere aren't very many animals (some are actually put away when it's hot,,, and we live in a desert, lol). \nThe park doesn't open in the early morning or late evenings, when it would be more comfortable to be out during the summer time. \n\nAll in all, I'd go back! It's an interesting way to spend the day & there's a special kind of bonding that takes place when you are seeing & learning about animals from all over the world. You make memories that will last a lifetime & that's priceless ;)", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kJ58pJCnNChRCyIuutwK0g", "review_id": "O_IX2aZrHvT6i8n1OxyjKw", "text": "Well laid out zoo.Space good for animals...More for kids than adults. Zoo had limited number of animals...who were bored,listless,hiding mostly. Water ponds for animals were stagnant with algae! All in all Not a great experience. They are going to expand it seems...but they should pay more attention to the  animals they have .  Celtcharm", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "54c1T6TkbxuEIyWG-vl2Xg", "review_id": "wGjh6VBxFurMx0vnif3oIA", "text": "The PHX zoo is a great place to take your kids to look at large, charismatic megafauna.  However, if you are like me, you go to the zoo to try and learn something about the natural history and ecology of the animals on display.  There is very little of this, the farthest that the signage goes is to tell you the continent and maybe, if you are lucky, the country where the animal lives. The zoo is also mammal heavy. Don't get me wrong, I love a good mammal display, but I also like to see a nice collection of amphibians and reptiles.  If that is what you like to see, the PHX zoo is not the place for you.  They do have a small collection of southwestern rattlesnake and some common pet amphibians, but that is it for the herps...  They also have a komodo dragon that is pretty large but overall, they lack the fish, amphibians, and reptiles.  Also, where is the insect collections? Maybe I missed it.\n\nThe animals do have very large enclosures, but some look under kept.  Also, there is one aviary that is very cool and has some very pretty bird species.  They have red eared sliders hanging out in the ponds on the grounds that are probably the reason sliders are in natural waterways now...  a shame...\n\nOverall, I was pretty disappointed in the PHX zoo, the admission was pricey, and the breadth of animals small.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "koS7XPWneBInT0ktZKhG9w", "review_id": "J_Es4bVYiibTguygxiJ74Q", "text": "From late October to end of April, no better place to enjoy spending some quality time with children plus you get valuable exercise.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "0M-wdpMiZD_W-Uq3eNBK5A", "review_id": "bdl8j5SyfbiSLILHFeR-Rg", "text": "Spent an amazing afternoon at the Phoenix zoo.   The weather was perfect and it wasn't overly crowded.   The animals musta missed the memo announcing our arrival as most were sleeping but they were at least sleeping out where you could see them.  \n\nExtras are a bit pricey but overall it was a great way to spend the afternoon outside, enjoying the wonderful fall weather.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 8, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "gDqtyBh9dqu7TFGG9UMd8g", "text": "Having lived in AZ for almost 2 years now, I finally made it over here to visit the zoo.  I have been to others, including many visits to the wonderful one Los Angeles, so that is my background for the review.\n\nI think Phoenix Zoo here is more fun than the one in San Diego, & holds its own well against the one in L.A.  One thing I did miss here on this hot day today was that over there I can have a nice big cup of beer or two along with my zoo visit, & I didn't see that here, but with that said, it's a really fun place, & there's a lot to see as long as you make notes on the map they give you.  You need to keep track of what you've seen & what you haven't, because the paths here zig zag & cross each other all over the place!\n\nI especially liked the lush landscaping here, but I do have one complaint about the Phoenix Zoo...  the sky high pricing!  Here's a comparison with L.A.:\n\nGeneral Admission $18 (L.A. $14)\nTram Ride $6 (L.A. free)\nSenior Admission $18 (L.A. $11)\n\nSuppose your parents, age 62, want to come to the zoo & ride the tram.  It will cost them $48, whereas in L.A. it would cost them $22!  That's more than twice as much, & the animals over there eat just as much as the ones here do!\n\nMinus one star for an otherwise great zoo here.     :-))", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "eRtuJOuHBXoJ3GRlAe_eTw", "review_id": "5Pziqz4Wyfjc_8Cutb4TqA", "text": "I'm reviewing the PHX Zoo only because it's that time of year again...  Time for ZOOLIGHTS!!!!  \n\nZoolights is Awesome!  I don't know how they put it together, but I'm a total Holiday cheeseball, and I love Christmas lights and all the beautiful decorations.  So I look forward to this event every year.  It's always very well done.  \n\nSelfishly, I don't appreciate all of the whining kids and the hundreds of strollers being rammed into my ankles.  However, I do understand that other people are entitled to the same enjoyment as I.  And this is considered to be a family event, so there is no hope of escaping the crying children here.\n\nI didn't give this 5 stars because I only enjoy this place during the holidays.  As much as I love animals (they are my life)...  I've never seen animals more sad and depressed than the ones here at the PHX Zoo.  \n\nPHX is too hot in the summer to have these animals exposed to the outdoor elements here.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FueQBxW27QIVkg7Pbf_Tuw", "review_id": "DyGlfXYmxnK1Xd1VKB9hKQ", "text": "What a nice place! The zoo is well organized and there is lots to do.  My 17-month-old and the whole fam had a great time.   From the Harmony Farm to the Petting Zoo to loads of animals who were awake and ready to mingle it was a great day.\n\nI loved that there are camel rides. Even though we couldn't take advantage of them as you have to be at least 2 yrs old I still like the idea.  Usually it's the same pony ride so camels were quite different.  \n\nThe gift shop had lots of cute stuff and we even bought the pictures that the staff took of us upon entrance.  \n\nThe train is not much of one as it's really a bus (I looked for the train tracks for a while on a map until I realized it's not an actual train).  \n\nEasy parking and great map to get around inside.  Highly recommended.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "BLQYsPFFAezpbbF-1dzD4Q", "text": "Lions and Tigers and Bears...ok maybe not bears, but lions and tigers and elephants and camels...the list could go on to describe the Phoenix Zoo! \n\nI've been visiting the Phoenix Zoo since I was a kid. It has everything a zoo should offer which is plenty of animals that you can actually see. It's true to the desert environment and there are plenty of family activities including the option to ride bikes, ride a camel, visit a petting zoo and even have a party. \n\nThe Zoo also does several events throughout the year such as Zoo Lights, Zoo Brew (new name but I'm blanking) and plenty of other. \n\nSo true to a zoo, this is a great option for a family-fun weekend or a date. I've purchased a zoo membership for my sister, her husband and son before and at only $75, it was a great gift...and a tax write off since the Zoo is a non-profit!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WqD078I4ITQbMPojlIb21Q", "review_id": "H_Dg5Dv3F8x09jy1FUv5tA", "text": "Love ZooLights! We go every year. Wouldn't miss it for the world.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YPKyc9Hv3-b8v6GlagEplA", "review_id": "JSc8NafOLLXMfC5vARVFRg", "text": "Well I'm an Phoenician born AZ native so I've frequented the Phoenix Zoo many, many times throughout my life but after the trip today I don't think I'll be going back. It was so very sad to see so many tired looking, bored out their gourd, animals (they looked elderly) subjected to equally tired old surroundings. Many of the animal facilities were closed barring viewing of the animals at all. Display plaques educating the touring viewer were damaged. Often, audio push-button materials were broken. Staff and caretakers seemed to have no charisma or enthusiasm. Everything and everyone seemed quite jaded. The entire facility seemed to seethe of ways to further separate the visiting guest from the contents of his/her wallet with countless inflationary concession stands, gift shop memorabilia, carnival type rides. They were sickeningly blatant and expensive. The up side? It was a beautiful day with plentiful sunshine and little to no discernable air pollution. From now on I think I'll go to the zoo off Northern Ave. Though I understand it is much more expensive for admission, I just can't justify patronizing the Phoenix Zoo in its current state.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FgauKBp6w-_8hOY1CRYMoA", "review_id": "hoxCEEgURT68v295vLxpNw", "text": "The zoo is really nice and the staff are very friendly!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F1QFJa7GLu9ydXYFU2q4kw", "review_id": "cMYhuH293NNK8VwBq852QQ", "text": "Bighorn sheep and sanctuary are the most impressive exhibits !  Great use of natural landscape.   The operation oryx is a insipring history for the Phoenix zoo.  The other animal displays were quite normal and mundane.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Qw9bEL0ylJ2UVvQpCxFv0Q", "review_id": "zNOcPtO3jf-1p5gKgdbYWQ", "text": "I am not a huge fan of zoos but they have done a good job in keeping a friendly environment for both parties (the animals, and the human animals) :)...", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AMYi-53cxstrCR5wqyY1KA", "review_id": "BjVP1072G7rpXi-soiaV6w", "text": "In town visiting and went to Zoo Lights for Christmas. Wonderful!!! The syncronized lights and music were great and we actually saw some of the critters awake. Sorry we didn't get to see the zoo during the day.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w1ZxjJJJLNe95T9dRGfgXw", "review_id": "VkaI9Mpq2s7ohph6m_leGQ", "text": "This is one of the of the worse zoos I have ever experienced in my entire life!  It's an embarrassment for the city of phoenix! They over charge you for everything  once you get inside including the $18.00 admission fee and there is nothing  worth seeing and they hardly have any animals to look at!  I would not even pay them $5.00 to get in this place in fact they would have to pay me to go back there because this is not a zoo but a big joke at our expense! I gave them one star for zoo lights.  Bottom line here is the Phoenix Zoo sucks and has nothing to offer except zoo lights in December!  So save your money and go to the\nWorldlife World Zoo & Aquarium in the west valley because that's a real zoo!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O14gmi3Qpstz1lQS0nLpLA", "review_id": "-oIB9YUuZzQJ4uIBIMqR9w", "text": "Nice typical zoo with all the usual animals with a few surprises and exceptions.\n\nThe \"reptile house\" was a joke.  The prairie dogs...dayum...they're obese!  \n\nThe different themes throughout the zoo were cool.  And similar to the Toronto zoo, there are peacocks roaming freely and rabbits and quails too.  Oh my!\n\nI thought it was odd that none of the \"restaurants\" at the zoo had any indoor dining rooms. \n\nIn addition, with one person in a wheelchair in our party, we thought it was ridiculous that the zoo wanted $35 for an electric wheelchair rental!!!  Are we renting a golf cart here?\n\nOther than the ridiculousness ,it was a nice big zoo to spend the day.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vVTLK7qmqN7vVlKbJKqG1Q", "review_id": "m_C7WU0mvdke4comngCIKg", "text": "Our family loves the Phoenix Zoo/  We've been to many other zoos and we're still a big fan of our local Zoo.  Zoo lights is breath-taking and the other events they have are loads of fun as well.\n\nThey have decent food as well.  The sweet potato fries are delicious and the combo meals, though pricey, are a good value.  And they have refillable cups!  Great investment for the annual member.\n\nThe Children's zoo area is great.  Plenty of interactive play things and animals.  I just wish they could do something about the bee problem...  otherwise they'd be receiving a 5-star from me.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TtPrtOhy6xBMwNor5x69ew", "review_id": "1e1uWomWvmk6XUK7aoRVaQ", "text": "$18 adult admission...obtain a coupon if possible.  though expensive, it was still a very nice, large zoo!  lots to see n do, and surprisingly busy for a Tuesday afternoon.  \"free parking\" doesn't much feel like it when they ding you for admission...ouch, wish it were more reasonable!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wgvq9BZwHLGY4jBqvJa8_g", "review_id": "BVGRJgDJGEhSfgIPCan7vQ", "text": "My family and I love the Phoenix Zoo! Yes its hot and yes its a lot of walking but it is still fun to go to! \n\nDid you know that you can take your bike or Rollerblades and ride or sk8 all over the zoo. Its a fun way to see all the animals and its great exercises. \n\nThe Orangutan sanctuary will be open very soon and that is going to be something to see! You can also pet stingrays and feed them in their open habitat. There is also a petting zoo on the west side of the facility. It is full of goats and the kids love to look at all of the collars to find out the wacky and fun names the workers have given them. \n\nThe food is eh, but you can bring your own food and have a picnic right on the grass in front of the giraffes or at one of the many picnic areas around the park. They do have pretty good snacks and dessert type food at the food stands, which are everywhere! \n\nAll in all this is a great place to come relax or go exploring and have a great family outing or a 1st date! Give it a try!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xrnAYMBODPFoYc7FFAbVQw", "review_id": "Lj8Ae63w66smSNzJTvpehQ", "text": "My family and I very much enjoy the Phoenix Zoo. My children are all teenagers. We have maintained a membership for several years now and go 6 to 10 times a year. Zoolights is also one of our favorite holiday evenings. The young ones (and us oldies) also enjoy the splash pad to co off in the summer.\nMy husband and I plan ti rent one of the bikes soon with a picnic lunch at the lake there.\nWe also recommend ending your day at Papago Park watching the sun set from Hole-in-the Rock.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "q7Zn9s5wXAjhhSJMf7GiVg", "review_id": "L813KZcEENNPTfN3dECZMQ", "text": "Fairly large sized zoo tucked in Phoenix, AZ with a $15 ticket price for students that have an ID card ($18 for adults).. In my mind, nothing compares to the San Diego zoo but the Phoenix zoo definitely put that to the test! They have a large variety of animals here that I haven't seen or heard of before and that's always fun because I'm tired of staring at elephants, zebras, and giraffes.. They have a tram that you can ride around the park for a fee, as well as a stingray bay, and food court.. This zoo can definitely be completed within an hour or so but it will tire you out because things are kind of spread apart.. I was disappointed to find that many exhibits were unavailable for viewing during my visit but it was still a good experience.. Luckily most of the animals were within view when I was there and you could even see the ones that were asleep! If you're a fan of zoos like I am then I would recommend making the effort to come visit this place..", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3ZWV5fivqiTmzrKsiyGiVg", "review_id": "z5HFuAF6mUCtqdPA6YGYtw", "text": "Me and my wife have a membership to the zoo - and well - would totally recommend it to everyone.  we use it all the time - heck i would go every week if she would let me.  there is just something about sitting at the zoo - in the weather - with the people  - enjoying the day.\n\nnot all animals look happy there, or comfortable for that matter, but some really do look like they are oblivious that they are at the zoo.\n\nit is a huge zoo - it would take most the day to see all of it.  it is so relaxing to just go for a coulpe of hours and then leave.\n\nwe have been where we didn't see anyone for 20 minutes, and on the busiest day and never felt that there were crowd problems.\n\nthe zoo does does seem to do too much to just want your money - you pay a good fee to get in and then there are places everywhere to take more money from you - opportunity cost eh.\n\nmy current favoirtes are the big horn sheep up in the corner - and just sitting and watching the movement at the savana.  it is like my crack.\n\nsome people sit by the pool and relax - i site by the savana and relax", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "eL2AbD_vXdP57eewFH21lQ", "review_id": "GE-9h6Ft7Dc7CMhpmyxZiw", "text": "So my friend from school and I decided randomly this past week that we wanted to go to the zoo, so we hopped into his Mercedes and made the little trip. \nConsidering it was Saturday, it was extremely busy and we had to park in the area where the school busses normally park, which isn't a big deal, but it is a tid bit of a walk. We had passes, so we scooted our way past the entire line (which is pretty sweet, because you don't have to wait in line by all of the kids who are screaming and yelling because they're not getting to see the animals yet). \nThe zoo isn't too huge, but we spent a good hour and a half there looking at all of the animals. \nMy favorite exhibit is the giraffe one, and it is extremely cool that you can do the \"Giraffe Encounter\" where you get to get up close and personal with them. \nThe food and the drinks are overpriced... I mean, seriously? $3.79 for a sno-cone? However, I don't blame you, Phoenix Zoo, all businesses pertaining to amusement tend to jack their prices up 500%.\n\nZoolights is really awesome. If you get the chance to go during the holidays, make sure you do it. It is absolutely beautiful and it is a lot of fun to go with friends or family!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S4FhH8Er01tk9Sawsd3j5Q", "review_id": "bd5IjOpLjxvojgQC-3jXUw", "text": "OK-so we went to the zoo this past saturday and just our luck it was \"the busiest day of the year so far\" according to one of the workers.  We had a wonderful time until we got to the paddle boat area and had a horrible customer service experience with an employee named Zach.  We tooled around in the paddle boat for our 20 minute ride and upon leaving went to pick up our $5 deposit.  As we approached the desk Zach raised his voice and said \"you will not be receiving your deposit back because you broke the rules and let your daughter sit in an area that is off limits on the boat.\" We had no idea what this kid was talking about.  He again raised his voice and people started to stare...he said \"you signed a contract that said she wasn't allowed to sit in the middle of the boat.  You made a decision to break their rules and therefore have lost your deposit.\"  WOW.  All I can say is if this is such a dire safety issue, why not tell people when they get in the boat?  So ridiculous and quite the scam to keep our $5.  They even had devised a \"hand signal\" so the person at the cash register would know not to give our money to us.  The most curious thing to us was why didn't they just tell us to have her move over while we were in the boat?  They never mentioned it to us.  It seriously ruined our trip.  Zach, you really take your job way too seriously dude.  Oh, and I stopped payment on my debit card-take that!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sHqk8LzcqVVXEpFOUyD1dA", "review_id": "nFCWDR4_zlnGhqEUch9aYQ", "text": "I enjoyed walking around on a quiet afternoon.  \n\nI was disappointed because we couldn't see many of the animals that we were hoping to see.  The habitats were built in such a way that kept animals hidden from the visitors.  I felt like we were out in the wild trying to spot the animals.  Some of the habitats for the animals aren't that large, so I felt bad for the animals, like the cheetah.   I think the PHX Zoo has some work to do to make the place a little more visitor friendly.  Maybe they should visit the Bronx Zoo, the most amazing zoo on the planet to get some ideas.  \n\nDespite my negative feedback, I was impressed that you could get up close and personal witht the giraffes.  I've never seen anything like that before.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DMJ6UkMaAYH9DwiEUc_R8g", "review_id": "5cBRVon6oRNRU6DC2Vq4JA", "text": "Coming from a much smaller area (Peoria, IL) I was shocked at the size of the Phoenix zoo.  It is HUGE!!  I thought most of the walking paths were very nice...some were no more than dirt trails and it would be nice if those ended up paved eventually.  It was nice that there were concession stands scattered throughout in case you were thirsty in the middle of the zoo.  It was also very nice that a good portion of the zoo seemed to be shaded which would be nice on a day with a very hot sun.  It was a bit disappointing that many of the description boards that talk were out of service.  It was also disappointing that some of the animals were hard to find though you will find that at any zoo.  I would definitely recommend a trip to the zoo especially if you have children.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IhcTLLWKS6ZiNyIX9oQQPQ", "review_id": "yOn9tyAjtR5dMIriRB2dmw", "text": "The zoo is amazing and has something for everyone.  I love all the paths and trails.  The only drawbacks for me were the mass of strollers everywhere and the gross bathrooms.  I know you need to cart your kids around, but it seems like the strollers take over some of the exhibits.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "IRoWn-q3RTOoFVRWsUxGig", "review_id": "ppAIvFlHEfmKN4nC8PJWKw", "text": "Only zoo I've been too so may be a bit biased in my rating... BUT I do know that I get everything I want from this zoo so I've never seeked out a different zoo. :)\n\nLast time my son and I went, one of the zookeepers was out answering questions about the tortoises. It was really cool, my son enjoyed it. She was really knowledgeable and friendly. The staff has always been great every time we have gone here.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sMgt2JAQ85nz59Woe0IAtw", "review_id": "xutN3ypZA42vZ-oOw5F7Sw", "text": "I've loved nearly every zoo I've been to in my life (which is basically limited to the Oregon Zoo in Portland and Zoo Boise), but the Phoenix Zoo is easily the most kid-friendly. We really enjoy it here. If you've got a kid over one year old, I strongly suggest getting a membership. It'll keep you busy in spring and autumn.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IgbyoHNPF7D2yHj0PePJ_w", "review_id": "kTk7KXmV2fIeahnge9U_cQ", "text": "We love this zoo so much that we just purchased a membership.  It has everything one could want - it has a nice layout and plenty of items to keep the kids entertained.  From the jungle themed splash pad to the Children's Park and Petting Zoo.  We like to go early and that is when most of the animals are out and active.  The AZ heat can get pretty unbearable in the afternoon so plan to go early and bring plenty of water.  You can also bring your bikes and ride through the park for a fun and energizing trip.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EYH6fmKcfKIvCbUSEFYaag", "review_id": "4RmWTiNC7EA8UDu4lP8Qlw", "text": "We just love the Phoenix Zoo.  The layout is perfect -- you can spend all day here, or choose a loop and just spend an hour or two.  This is ideal with young families.\ni love the little extras for the kids - play areas, the petting farm, water play.\n\nThis zoo is always improving.  We bring our out-of-town families here on an annual basis, and they always notice that something is new and imrpoved.\n\nI think that the membership to the zoo is a fantastic value.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OqeEFFbXGi6KGg9UeN6AQg", "review_id": "9df3VIOKNh0-fcAFOiHd3A", "text": "I enjoyed my one and only visit to this zoo during the evening christmas lights event they have every year. some animals were still out and the light show is a great family event.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cShyqupygLI8ndbq7NIZvA", "review_id": "H3IF-aDuIoaJnhgJI_8tkQ", "text": "This zoo just keeps getting better, and better. I've been to this zoo almost every other year since I was 4 years old. I'm 23 now.\n\nI'm planning another \"back to Arizona\" trip, since I moved away from AZ for about 5 years, and missed AZ so much that I just HAD to come back. I went to the Kansas Zoo, and wow, was it HORRIBLE! There was next to nothing compared to the Phoenix Zoo. I remember going and hearing people say how Amazing it was, then after actually going to it, it made me miss and appreciate the Phoenix Zoo even more. \n\nThis place is huge, and has a really cute lay out. I don't know why so many people said it was a bad lay out, or not a good zoo. Everytime I've went, the animals were out and about. We even saw bear cubs wrestling with each other while the mother/father watched. A white bird kept saying \"hello pretty\" to me, and \"no!\" to my brother, hahaha.  \n\nThey now have the up close giraffe exhibit, as someone else mentioned. They never had that when I was growing up, so I'm really excited to go and see how that is.\n\nI give this zoo a 5/5 stars, because I've never once had a problem. For the people complaining about strollers, I completely agree but it's expected when people have so many kids now a days :( Makes it sort of hard for the ones that don't have kids to enjoy stuff when you have 5 kids and 3 strollers in front of you, or on your toes. \n\nThe gift shops are great! Sure, they may be a tad overpriced, but when are gift shops not over priced? Exactly.\n\nDon't forget zoo lights. I don't know of any other Zoo's that have it, but if you have a zoo with zoo lights, consider yourself lucky, and go to one immediately . If you don't have one, come to the Phoenix Zoo around Christmas time, and see the zoo lights. It's so pretty, and puts you in such a great Christmas mood. It definitely brings out the Christmas now a days, since most people don't seem to decorate or celebrate it as much, anymore =(", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XFgkghaWowkrTEgOtOEpPg", "review_id": "otIFrIk5EcauP7pttIq4mQ", "text": "I was fairly disappointed with this zoo. Signage was unclear. Many of the exhibits were on loan. The petting zoo consisted of a large pen of goats.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uBp2Jmip2qXQ0iWHUDY9sQ", "review_id": "pWblDv9HJjaUx-6wHQg_7w", "text": "Love this zoo! We come here for Zoo Lights, my kids attend zoo camp and we visit for fun family outings. The new orangutang and komodo dragon exhibits are tremendous and the monkey exhibit and giraffe station are a blast as well. The splash pads and water cave are great ways to cool off after walking around in the Arizona Sun.\n\nOne word of advice though, bring your own food and drinks as prices at the Zoo concession stands are fairly ridiculous, $6 for a hot dog? I don't think so!\n\nOverall though, the Phoenix Zoo is great family fun and one of my favorite spots in the Valley.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xZvRLPJ1ixhFVomkXSfXAw", "review_id": "Dzuwd0wzpqaEuup5cujAEg", "text": "it's a great adventure when they have free admission days sponsored by qwest.\n\na membership might be a great deal for those that like to exercise but like interesting views.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "egTrW0fPFIemJB4gZlMfwA", "review_id": "qWqF5BlE7f1TteoTNnAngg", "text": "We were here on summer vacation. had a great time checking out all the animals. The only bad thing was how hot it gets. Wanted to see the ferret exhibit they promoted and it was closed. Other than that, everything else was great.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TZ_k-BbXS6sEMiWQXlPnMA", "review_id": "BlFU3097cz_cXGVW0KDxpA", "text": "As far as zoos go this one is very good.  Having worked at a zoo in the past I can say that the board of directors at Phoenix Zoo must be very progressive.  The zoo is very focused on it's main target audience: kids.  The displays are well done to allow small ones excellent views of the animals.  A couple good examples are the Komodo Dragon exhibit and the new Orangutan exhibit.  The open monkey exhibit is wonderful too.  So much effort has gone into developing interactive and exciting ways to see the animals here.  They put a lot of effort into showing animals together, the big savanna exhibit is well done with many animals allowed to free roam the large area.  \nIt is a big departure from some of the more urban zoos and they have tried very hard to move away from the traditional concrete boxes that are more often seen in many of the older zoos.  One disadvantage of this is that the animals have places to hide and sometimes are not in view.   While this might suck a little for the humans, it is something that lends the animals a respite from the stresses of being in captivity even if just a little.  One workaround is to come early, this also keeps one from dissolving into a puddle of heated goo as the temperatures climb (if you're coming in summer).  We fixed this problem by getting a membership and coming during the member hour in the morning when we can.  The animals are more active and so are we.  I have had many wonderful conversations with keepers and docents alike here, we plan on keeping a membership for quite some time to support this wonderful zoo.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HPxji3cX5H460ECCgtnGHw", "review_id": "uXfqOgR5wLxxv2jYco3LZw", "text": "I have been lucky enough to visit some amazing zoos in my life.  That being said, the Phoenix Zoo did not disappoint!  Make sure you wear your walking shoes; the open concept layout lends itself to long, meandering strolls through the exhibits.  The place is huge!  I also found this zoo, more so than any other, to be very child oriented.  There are splash pads, paddle boats, a carousel, petting zoo, a hands-on stingray exhibit....the list goes on.  The animal enclosures, or lack-thereof, are a refreshing change to those seen in many older zoos.  The exhibits are expansive and the animals seem happy and well cared for.  If you have kids, this is an absolute must see in Phoenix. If you don't have kids yet...get busy.  You need a good excuse to hit this spot more often!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uNbB1uR4EBhmygUc3IfPAw", "review_id": "jApheqfJ5g59d3Psn1yECQ", "text": "Taking my son here is the best thing I could have done while Fall is starting here in Arizona.. I've been avoiding this place all summer because of the heat, so now that it's dissapating, off to the zoo we go!\n\nHe really loved the peacocks that wander and come up to you, the elephant exhibit (why was there only 1 of them in that ginormous space?), giraffe, and monkeys. Sadly, we didn't see alot of animals (lions & tigers), and the bear was sleeping. I guess some of them are still recovering from the heat spell of summer, but I thought they'd be out by now.\n\nWe had so much fun! We even stopped by the Stingray pool to touch them ($2 a person). The only downside was that I was hauling him around in a stroller (and there are plenty of bumps and hills to climb) and I was tired by the end of the day. and there's not really much shade if it's hot, so you may feel like passing out if you're not hydrated. Otherwise, awesome place!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Yq-pv-frxMeQT9zWtdgUEA", "review_id": "f573qogq3kb_cPsvVNmmEw", "text": "I really enjoyed the Phoenix Zoo. My only real complaint is really just a whine.. I wish they could make an indoor zoo! In a place like Phoenix they really need one.\nThe zoo is set up great although it is a little confusing. They have cool things to do like feeding Giraffes and running through a cave like thing that sprays water on you (primarily made for little kids, but that never stops me).\nI really admire how well they take care of their animals. I had the amazing opportunity to get an up close look at the Elephants (an absolutely amazing experience), and they really take pride in what they do.\nThe best thing about zoos is that you don't just have to be a little kid to go, I know I will enjoy going to the Zoo until I am old and gray.\nThe Phoenix Zoo is a great choice... preferably not during the summer.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "GJrGPKF2xxB06Es6aH1VWg", "review_id": "k3lEBT5E4keqfc9vLbTKng", "text": "What a lovely little zoo!  My 4.5 year old showed me around on my first visit this weekend.  Lots of cute things to do and see...including booth games, exhibits, and photo ops with the kids.  I really liked the time spent here, and recommend comfortable shoes and a hat to protect you from the summer heat.\n\nOne of the most amazing sights was these 4 absolutely HUGE turkeys.  I am just wondering if they will still be around at the end of November!  Gobble, gobble, gobble!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1Am0pv3HWphO6QVycWHL1Q", "review_id": "FJgs8k4WvLyshpbIdwhpSA", "text": "Decent zoo, but not what you'd expect in a city this size.  Agree with previous comments that more indoor attractions would be desirable in this baking climate.  Only tip is to get there early!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WApS_lgwScLqCPqzGI7XYg", "review_id": "zHlLT9OxuURJ9dNW63Ufeg", "text": "My husband and I visit the zoo in every city we end up in, so Phoenix was no exception. After reading some lovely reviews online, we were excited to come to this zoo with our hopes high. Upon entering, there were very few sign pointing to anything to see, the map didn't even help half the time. They apparently allow bicycles in he zoo, too?! What a horrible idea! Many of the exhibits were being maintained or he animals wee simply not there. The employees were racing around in their vehicles all day with little care for the visitors scurrying to not be hit. They had so many events planned for the day that the employees were over worked! At 10 after 4 employees were driving around asking everyoneto leave asap as there was a wedding scheduled for the evening. After paying $18 per person for this less than good zoo, we didn't rush out. What a waste of time! Save your $18 for something better!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ZcEstCa4fDhNXrkZ8_Gh0Q", "review_id": "yYkCHAwsl-W5_6vftekMrg", "text": "Spent the day at the zoo with my niece and nephew. We took advantage of a google offer for $6.00 instead of the 18.00 usual price.\n\nFirst of all this place is HUGE - and they have a lot of exhibits. Kids will love the place, but some words of warning.\n\n1) wear REALLY comfortable shoes.\n\n2) if you buy a general admission ticket, be prepared to shell out $2 - $5 for additional attractions such as Camel rides, Giraffe Feeding, Paddle Boats, Safari Train, Sting Ray Touch Pool etc.  (might be a good idea to buy one of the package deals)\n\n3) Certain attractions are seasonal, so check the schedule. There is a water play area only open in summer.\n\n4) The petting zoo closes at 3:45pm so take kids to see this before you do the other exhibits.\n\n5) If you have stroller age kids - you can bring a stroller or rent one, its a good idea because there is a ton of walking and kids WILL poop out  before you get back to the zoo entrance at the end of the day. They have 2 seater strollers too.\n\nSome great features to note:\n\n1) Yes, we take credit cards! They have them everywhere - even on vending machines. Awesome for me because I hate carrying cash.\n\n2) Bring in what you want and need. This is a great rule for families. Bring your own coolers, food, wagons, bikes, etc. Food is pricey (but you are supporting the zoo, so that makes sense) but you can bring your own goodies for kids and they have plenty of places to picnic.\n\n3) There are lots of cool little photo op spots and playground areas for small kids.\n\n4) Lots of free parking... \n\nPLAN THE WHOLE DAY FROM OPENING TO CLOSING IF YOU WANT TO SEE EVERYTHING... We arrived at noon and stayed to closing, about 5 hours total and we still didn't get to see everything...\n\nI believe the zoo has made a lot of improvements to animal care and additional funding has helped quite a lot.  All the animals we saw were in good heath and well taken care of.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ST8Yzlk2MqKlcaLqL2djBg", "review_id": "4mBbXSNBPyjoIXoA9awoNA", "text": "my wife and i went for the Scottsdale healthcare employee appreciation night of Zoolights. \n\ni love, love, love zoolights. the zoo puts on a phenomenal experience for this event. just when you think \"that's it\", there are more and more lights. if there weren't so many damn kids and strollers around, it could be even romantic!\n\ngreat job Phoenix Zoo and Zoolights. see you next year (or if the family ever comes to visit, then maybe sooner).", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "rL3dPeKDTybG_ct9OCXGAA", "review_id": "Xp-olumTXN6zfIEO2QZ-Hw", "text": "Went to the pre-opening of Zoo Lights for my sisters company party and I must say I was pleasantly surprised. I've been to this zoo many times during the day but Zoo Lights opens up a whole new experience. Obviously, because it's dark you can barely see any animals but the lights are the main attraction at night anyways. The displays were very neat and plentiful. There was even a synchronized music & light show that opened and closed with realistic thunder sounds. There was a huge slide kids can play on as well as carousel. Some of the food places were still open so you can snack while checking out the light displays. The entire zoo was literally covered in lights. This is a great event for kids and some places of it were romantic as well.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8Fhyi6U9-3OZC0j8DY3TPQ", "review_id": "bHZbjO5gQFPISU9DlluGhA", "text": "Zoo Lights were a blast. Brought a wagon and hot coco for the kids, good time were had by all. Relaxing walk. Bring own food and drinks.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z1lPtIHU7bRoIvuVa01H5w", "review_id": "iBbxG4Bi6f12mGuient0IQ", "text": "Three keys for adults to enjoy this particular zoo. \n\n1. Arrive as early as possible - it's cooler, less crowded and the animals are more active.  \n\n2. Buy a membership - members may enter an hour prior to opening, when it's more 'cooler', more 'less crowded' and animals are more 'more active'.  The $45 package incl two guest admissions, complimentary Zoolights tix and a couple ride freebies in addtn to unlimited zoo admission.  Now I pop in for a jog or power walk at 7 or 8am, once a month or so, and feel like I really get my money's worth.  \n\n3. It helps if you like to quietly observe animals.  Sounds obvious, but there's no SeaWorldesque shows or truly iconic draws banging you over the head here, like Shamu, polar bears or giant pandas.  But there IS a blase anteater coexisting with a red wolf. A gymnastic young orangutan. Playful otters and all the cool cats. Baboons. Javalina and a 700 lb tortoise.  Bighorn sheep loping impossibly along slippery buttes.  Zebras that look like paintings, posing with giant Maribou storks. \n\nPlenty to see, if animals interest you.  Arrive early, avoid summer.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VqSCQCva71Q-ZVcMsYfQuw", "review_id": "IUImnWXO25mtlznFZHcsZQ", "text": "It's Christmas time and ZooLights at the Phoenix Zoo is not to be missed. With over 35000 lights, this place is a beautiful spot for people of all ages. \n\nAdditionally, they did a wonderful job of hosting a 250 person dinner which they handles without a hitch!\n\nThank you to the Phoenix Zoo!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uRd4tIz303m3UVt8LGrIDA", "review_id": "OS__UkKJmHTd_hdUcj3_sg", "text": "Zoo. Lights. 4. Ever.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W9ZG5q-QIblXYeHgaPS5Uw", "review_id": "bh45eWnOZPsou3Hh_xUC6g", "text": "I just got a yearly pass so obviously we are fans.  The down side is that not all the informational boxes for the animals are not all functional so that's a bummer.  Otherwise is a clean, well maintained zoo that the kids really enjoy.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1CpyQ1VkgmNwA6RxHoq2bA", "review_id": "nI_tD8s1t9tzHp2x7srXDA", "text": "Review for Zoolights only (although we go a few times year round as well).\n\nThe Zoolights event was fantastic this year, loved some of the new things this season and it seemed somewhat better organized.  Always a lot of complaining about traffic, but to me it is no worse than leaving a sporting event.   Going on a weekday night, particularly the day or two AFTER Christmas seems to thin it out quite a bit from when I have gone in years past.\n\nThe biggest tip to give is to buy your tickets online and print at home.  When we left last night at about 8:45pm there was a HUGE line still waiting to buy tickets and go in.  I've pre-bought every year and never had to wait in any line.\n\nGreat job Phoenix Zoo!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "F6QsMoJdvtohlbnST-fDyQ", "review_id": "WK3f85jHfDyOvj8i_OkT5g", "text": "What is not to love about the Phoenix Zoo! Everything here is so much fun.             You can walk around the Zoo or ride bikes. They have boats that you can rent and go all over the Zoo grounds.  Every type of animal is here.                                                         You can get a good look at all of them.  They do have food everywhere, and a really nice gift shop.  The best part i think is the stingray bay, You can pet the stingrays and the sharks.  You can even feed them.                     If you buy a membership, you can go any day, all day,come and go as you please. Lots of parking in the lot.   There are lots of fun events all year long. Love the Zoo.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KucBnMrhalzxnD9AWrxwYQ", "review_id": "l-YzQ4qMoutjREIAm5njeQ", "text": "We are Zoo members... the Phx zoo may not be the largest or most diverse but they do a nice job. \n\nZoolights was good but the center piece with the dancing lights was is a bad spot as they did not allow people to be across the water with a centered and unobstructed view - they blocked it off and the other angles had tons of trees blocking the view so much of the show could not be seen. \n\nPoor form Zoo officials... guess no one was smart enough to check if people could actually view it properly. You just wasted a bunch of time doing something very cool that people could not really get the impact of.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1ADvDGbYb3DVakds4jCAnw", "review_id": "KduDYOY2HJyxiUR39Mwbeg", "text": "I'm kind of shocked.  \n\nI'm an Arizona-born-native and I've been to the Zoo and the Zoolights over SEVERAL decades.  I've been bored out of my skull every time.  As an adult, I've attended these events with the youngsters because they somehow believe it's cool.  If you're looking to score husband-points, then, by all means, drag everyone there.  Your feet and legs will be sore from all the walking they make you do.  If you're looking for enjoyment, DO NOT BOTHER.  The sneaky and insidious problem is that this place is EXTREMELY expensive, and pretends that they are providing a service to the community.  Let me explain---  they truly believe that they are a worth-while value for every family dollar you're spending.  Yet, don't believe a salesman--- they wiil bend the truth every time, and smile at you while they take your dollar.  And now, on the the Big Three:\n\n1)  Price:  This is the absolute worst problem with this seemingly, family-friendly place.  I mean, who would think that a City Zoo would be trying to scalp you for cash?  Let me give you an example of a small family of 4... this can EASILY turn into a $100 day.  For a 6-8 person group of working-class families, this can easily reach over $150, and outside of a $50,000/yr income household.  If your kids bring friends, it will be even more.  You'll hear cashiers say that \"their Zoo\" is worthy of their out-of-reach-for-the-common-man pricing.  Their answer is simply rhetoric, because, when pressed, they won't be able to explain why the price is this high for a family.  \n\nThe bottom line is that, their prices are so incredibly high, that Joe-average, and his family, cannot afford to visit this local zoo without budgeting for it over a couple of months.  Maybe we should've left our fixed-income Grandma and Grandpa at home, although that didn't seem right. \n\n2)  Service:  Everyone we met was attentive and receptive.  They seemed to genuinely want you to have a good time.  \n\n3)  Taste:  Everything we tried was tasty, although it was hard to enjoy because everything is 3 times the price that it should be.  \n\nIn Summation:  I'm not sure why this place is recommended by any kind of governmental body, as to why this is a benefit to the State of Arizona, unless they are making some kind of profit from it.  NO, WAIT, ---- they tax every transaction within the Zoo's control.\n\n----------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nSkip this next portion if you're married with kids.  This section is addressed to some Weinee that complained about my comments where I said the $18 entrance fee was too high... \n\n     -----Since you're single, probably going double-dutch, it's no wonder why you'll be shocked by what I've said, because, \"...dude, it's only $18....\".  That's when everyone else knows that you are alone and have no family responsibilities.  While I might envy your ease-of-movement-as-a-single-guy, please gauge your speculation on the # of your children and the # of your extended family.  For example:  5 kids, plus their total of 11 friends, plus 3 grandparents, for tickets to get in.  Include food/drink while you're there, and I don't even have a big family.  At those rates, I'm sure you'll agree, that this place is monetarily ANTI-FAMILY and prohibitively EXPENSIVE.  No, wait....  LET'S GO EVERY WEEKEND, BECAUSE I'M SINGLE ON A DOUBLE-DUTCH DATE!!!  \n\nWay to go, Commenter Weinee.-----", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5P8ZOuRuCZPVcmqo8YOOAw", "review_id": "CIeogolXD907c9MGM--ElQ", "text": "I came here for Zoolights and it was really cool.  My local zoo doesn't have anything like it so it was really interesting and impressive.  I didn't really get to see any real animals except for zebras who were feeding right up against the edge of their pen.  I would really love to come here during the day to see the full zoo experience.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ydLUNjcGUl-nISKSrUUrGA", "review_id": "lqNIkPM_jMolXcWJanSxfA", "text": "I came here for Zoo Lights for the first time last week. Since everyone I knew who's been in the past already said it's such a waste of time and money, I had low expectations. I was pleasantly surprised! It was very beautiful - the lights made into different animals was impressive.  \n\nPros: A nice date night or stroll around the zoo if you are looking for something chill to do. Certain areas have light shows. Not sure if they actually have a schedule, but I happened to be at 2 at the right time, so that was cool. \n\nI liked the area right past the stingray bay exhibition. \n\nCons: It is a little pricey, so not sure if I would come ever year or more than once a year. The whole zoo isn't open to explore, only certain sections. They also have activities like the slide, but it's $3/ride!!! A bit steep for a 10 second ride. \n\nIf you've never been, I would say go at least once. Or take little ones who can help you appreciate the simplicity of nature decorated in pretty lights. They're kettle corn is good! \n\nAnd if you have SRP, look out for the inserts. They have a coupon for buy 1 get 1 free admission!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qsyO7LAgVVFoLhxkdBwzGg", "review_id": "nY7x7Tz0bLZYSD8d1nvNMQ", "text": "I went there with my wife when we first moved here from Chicago . it is a great zoo.big enough to have a lot going on and small enough and it will not take you all day to see everything,  i liked that you could get up close with some of the animals. you can feed a giraffe, ride a camel, just  get real close to a lot of the animals. i totally suggest this place for couples and fa miles.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8tT5cnZBiu2zQkYezotmMw", "review_id": "dY2VD8rs5ZMIAXQ3egnxhw", "text": "This zoo is great!  We have brought our two year old son here several times and he loves it!  They have a lot to see and do.  It is great idea to but an annual pass.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RTEJ1gb-XRaPp_i5PLFqsQ", "review_id": "DJnqnWMPHyVczhkSTVtT3A", "text": "Just so people know... you can get 2 free passes to the Phoenix Zoo at all the Library locations in Scottsdale (I'm not sure about other library locations). Get there early, like before it opens as a lot of people try to get these passes. You can check online for when they will be available. As for the Zoo, it's a fun place to visit. I love the monkey exhibit and the orangutans and what's really fun is that this is one of the only Zoos in the country that allows you to bring your bike to get around. It makes it easier to see all the animals if you are on a schedule or if it's very hot out (like it often is in AZ). Definitely recommended especially since you can easily get free passes. For visitors to AZ, it's still worth the 18 bucks.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Br9mpMhkVunsp8Un5GpYWA", "review_id": "7aRSjJA9nS3_Q8jtXZPu-w", "text": "I am not fan of zoo's in general, but that being said I would still say this zoo is just average.   The animals don't seem to come out where you can really see them much. \n\nIt is nice that you can bring your own food and eat in the of the picnic areas, but for parents with toddlers I would suggest the Children's Museum since your kids can get out run around and play vs being stuck in a stroller trying to catch a glimse at an animal.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LdhwY7eudLlx1KFQQe9GwA", "review_id": "UncdEu3gxn_HXCytLCtt-g", "text": "I had a great time at the Phoenix Zoo this past weekend. I'm originally from the Pacific Northwest, which has good zoos full of cold weather animals. The Phoenix Zoo is full of hot weather animals (makes sense), but it really nicely laid out and has a ton to do. We had free passes that day, so we skipped the line and didn't have to pay, which probably colors my view a bit, but we walked around for 4 hours and saw almost every exhibit and habitat that we could, and thoroughly enjoyed it.\n\nThe Lions and the Rhino were amazing...The Jaguar was beautiful, and just paced around his area, like he was stalking prey. There is a cool baboon exhibit, and so many other animals that you can see, from Bighorn Rams to the Komodo Dragon. The coolest area is this wide open space with the giraffes, and it also has longhorns and ostriches. It's a huge space, and you can really see the animals run around be more natural. The elephant and turtles are pretty cool too. \n\nIn other news, I had a kindred spirit moment at the otter habitat. True story:\n\nI've always felt like my spirit animal is an otter (yeah, I said it), and when I went to see the otters, there was one outside laying on a log. After I'd been standing there a minute, he perked up, looked back at me and walked away into his little house thing. A few seconds later, TWO otters came out of the rocks and they came outside and swam around, ultimately ending up at a patch of grass right in front of the railing I was looking over, and both were staring at me. The guy next to me said \"wow, I've never seen them do this. I've been coming here regularly for more than a year and they always just hang out on the log\". I wasn't the only one that noticed the fact that the otters were clearly excited that I was there...Definitely one of my top animal/human moments so far in my life.\n\nAfter the otter experience it was bound to be a 5 star day, but I also got to ride a camel...Yes, I rode a camel.\n\nIn short, the Phoenix Zoo is great. I've lived her almost two years and had never been. If you've yet to go, do it soon, and say hi to the otters for me.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T1HDm5s57moQWPNDIcKcFw", "review_id": "XPNqrh7C6kqqoAQpEikwjQ", "text": "Such a nice & fun zoo. The kids lived it!!!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "-o3uGadqen-bc1HjMx_8Bw", "review_id": "f2qC5ZctNf-yn6XMDWBw2A", "text": "I must protest the rave reviews on here. The worst thing about this zoo is the price. In this depression (yes, with a small d), why does $18 per adult make sense? I know you can get free tickets at the library, but have any of you ever actually tried to get tickets at the library? They're always out. This zoo nickel and dimes your pocket. If you want to pet the sting rays (who wants to pet a sting ray?), the giraffes, if you require water or a wheelchair, they're ready with their sticky fingers. I feel sorry for the people who paid to feed the giraffes because I watched as they were hounded with instructions on what to do, where and how to do it and what not to do. It really stifles the enjoyment of feeding the giraffes. Wonder how the giraffes feel. I watched as a lady complained in front of a large crowd of people about the giraffe feeding price and the lady taking cash answered matter-of-factly that it's a non-profit zoo. This is the phrase they've been taught to say. The woman walked away, likely feeling scorned. A small salad costs $8. A bottle of water is $3. Boat rides are $12 ea. Camel rides are $12. For a Polaroid of the camel ride, it's $5. \n\nIf you purchase a $75 membership, you can come back throughout the year and receive an overrated discount on feeding the giraffes and the tram ride and the carousel for a grand total of $1-2 a ride! To clarify, I DON'T have kids. Yes, I'm complaining about the cost of TWO adults. \n\nThe cashier at the entrance is a nasty woman named Eyvonne. She must have needed a Depends change and that would explain her CRAPPY attitude. The rest of the zoo is staffed by high brow teenagers. It's too bad the animal environment doesn't soften their attitude. \n\nThis is primarily a hot weather zoo. There are no penguins or polar bears here. A lot of cages are empty and you get disappointed. I've been here a few times and have yet to see the coyotes. On the \"Desert Trail\", they are true to the spirit of the desert, because there's no water fountains on it. \n\nThat said, I enjoy the World Wildlife Zoo on Olive Ave. much better and would gladly drive from Mesa to Waddell to go there. You'll actually feel like you're at a zoo at WWZ because they have a much wider range of animals.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "chI2p-ROg2tXI2-tT2_G2A", "review_id": "R-nkqwtmyNzUZCl5FGH1eQ", "text": "I'm not a big zoo fan, but since I\"m new to the area, I figured I'd see what the local zoo looks like. It's not a fairly huge zoo. But definitely has the typical giraffes, lions, and other hippos. \n\nThere are different children's program available if parents need something to do during the day. During the winter they have a evening show called Zoo Lights that I've heard is really nice. \n\n\nAdult ticket is $18.\n\nIf you have an ASU or student ID, show it.. they offer discounts!\n\nThe day I went, they did close at 4pm for some reason so only had about 1.5 to walk around but I suppose that's enough time to see everything.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zEiTVy41B5c4QEiEZck_bg", "review_id": "iw0VauEWrrwK8lCuVTDk0w", "text": "What a great place to take the kids for a fun day!  Camel rides, petting zoo, great play areas.  It's not the San Diego Zoo, but it's not to shabby...", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GAlQhDeOp9ERgrG1ZPjooA", "review_id": "bSVDzfyHhqQ8HkmxiDcF6A", "text": "Came here for a class project, but was pleasantly surprised.  It's not the largest zoo ever, but it's still a pretty decent size.  Took me about 3.5 hours to walk the whole thing and I'm a pretty fast walker.\n\nPros: got to see lots of animals and learn something new, lots of shade/rest areas, they're also pretty good about keeping the place clean (it could have smelled a lot worse and I'm so glad that it didn't).  There were a few areas that were remodeling or under construction, so it seems like this zoo is pretty good about updating their trails w/ new and exciting things every so often.\n\nCons: price - $18/adult actually isn't all that bad for the experience, but they really do try to nickel and dime you once you're inside, and they taunt you with all snack booths at every corner!  I saw that small items such as a churro or snow cone were well over $3.  They do have quite a few interesting attractions (sting ray aquarium, guided bus tour, boat ride, feed the giraffes, etc.) that are available at extra cost ranging from $3 - $10 a piece.\n\nTips: \n- Definitely plan to spend at least half a day there to see everything your $18 covers.  Go early so you can find decent parking and avoid the afternoon heat.\n- Protect yourself from sun damage: sunscreen, hat, sunglasses\n- Bring and drink plenty of water!\n- Bring plenty of on-the-go snacks so you don't have to pay for theirs!  \n- A travel size bottle of hand sanitizer could be useful as well.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "X_kPh3nt0AJPNPHye2rTlA", "review_id": "q0ljiTefNFEYXCwZnA6l3Q", "text": "If you want to go to a great zoo then the Phoenix Zoo is the place to go...right now they  have construction going on, but its still pretty cool.  This is my son's favorite place in the world to go because he loves all animals.  All the animals are pretty visible and they really do have so many animals.  I have been to other zoos and they do not have all the animals we do...they have a splash pad for kids that is awesome!  The petting zoo is pretty cool...just make sure to wash your hands!  They have an area that you can go in and be face to face wth monkeys...my son loves it...they are jumping over your head and are literally right there...but do not try to touch them!  You can pet and feed stingrays...and feed the giraffes.  They have a carousel for kids and camel rides too!  I love to see the otters, giraffes, snakes, rhino, komodo dragons, tiger and mexican wolves (if they are out).  There are so many animals and the layout is so cool...you get a nice little walk in...there are different trails like the Arizona Trail and so on...they have plenty of food but it is expensive so I would bring your own.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SYb1tpWN2_L029FSnAYXBQ", "review_id": "gT-VP4EoihP1ffFpbilhyg", "text": "Tips from a long time fan of the zoo:\n\n1. Arrive early.  The zoo opens at 9 during the winter, 8 during summer, members are welcome an hour early, but very few services are available before the actual open. The zoo will sell you a ticket until closing (full price), but by arriving early you beat most crowds, get the best parking, and often see the animals at their friskiest.\n2. Bring your own. This includes food, drinks (N-A), strollers, wheelchairs, and bikes. Many of these items can be purchased or rented there (not bikes), but at a cost with a built in convenience fee. Having said that, do not bring Seguways, roller blades, Razor type scooters, and definitely do not bring your own pet!\n3. Discounts are not widely advertised, but ask about them: Senior (60+), Military, Student, AAA, Other Zoo memberships are a few examples.\n4. Prepare. Bring Sun Screen, hats, etc. \n5. Your admission into the zoo allows you to see most everything, but it does not always cover additional things to do, such as: Camel riding, Giraffe feeding, the \"Train\" tour, etc. It's hard to say no to kids, but set the expectation beforehand about how the trip will go and things will be much easier.\n6. If you want the full experience, allow at least three hours. It is actually larger in terms of acreage compared to the San Diego Zoo, and your legs will feel it if you see all there is.\n7. Take advantage of the free stuff. Upon arrival, proceed down to the area where they sell tickets to the various venues and take note of the animal encounters and demonstrations that occur every day, free of charge. If you do not see the sign, ask.\n8. If you like what you saw and think you will be back, buy the membership. You can use the money you spent on the ticket that day towards a pass that will allow you entry for an entire year. It has to be the same day, but it pays itself back in less than three trips.\n\nI'm taking my daughter tomorrow morning. I know that March is the busiest time of year, but by arriving early and keeping focused on seeing the exhibits, it will be a wonderful time!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_qB9Xh0VhjVh-rrJo5u23g", "review_id": "duomvXEC8uo1h5rWM1P8gA", "text": "I first visited this zoo yesterday. My expectations were too high apparently, because honestly it was the worst zoo experience I have ever had. Maybe I am spoiled....the zoo I grew up going to \"Reid Park Zoo\" in Tucson is 20 times better!\n\nThe animal selection was pathetic. The only thing that impressed me was the enclosures are large, which is great for the animals, but the variety is lacking. I do not recommend going during the afternoon on a hot day. The animals were all hiding and sleeping to avoid the heat.\n\nBring your own food/water!!! This place is GOUGING it's guests!! $3 for a bottle of soda!!!! The prices for the snack bars are astronomical! $6 for a HOT DOG! OUCH!\n\nI do not have plans of ever going back to this zoo, from now on I will take the 100 mile trip to Tucson, and will likely end up spending LESS (with gas included) than at the Phoenix Zoo.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T2QJ_ePTC1is9va-URN6nA", "review_id": "BpQN3xnLKm8ZpXWt_GQZBA", "text": "One of the nicer zoos I've been too. I found the price to be very in line with what other zoos charge. I loved the nice, large enclosures. The way they were laid out I saw all of the animals, even going in the middle of the day. The enclosures are set up so that the animals can get out of the sun, but you can see nearly every part of the enclosure. I also like the way the sections flow naturally from one into the next. Water is free unless you're opposed to using a water fountain. They're located all over the zoo. Still, unlike many places, they allow you to bring in your own drinks and snacks. I didn't pay a dime for anything other than my ticket and didn't feel like I missed out on anything. Also, even though I'm only in town for a couple of weeks, I got a membership. It helps pay for the nice enclosures and you also get two free passes to bring friends, which I will use. Within a week, the pass will pay for itself and they have reciprocity with zoos closer to where I live.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D9BTg0QydXDrXOjpqnTsVg", "review_id": "w-XEwXaNRBZ6LTWUCMNjqg", "text": "Easy 5 star fun at the Phoenix Zoo. I've never seen critters so closeup before. At the Monkey Village, they don't even have cages. The giraffes came right up to us. I spent half my beer money on fishheads and shrimp feeding the stingrays. It was a blast!\n\nWe had great time!\nyow, bill\n\nPS - I've never commented on other people's reviews before. But jeez. When someone goes to the zoo and complains about the cost of a hot dog or a snow cone... well, for spider monkey's sake, get a clue!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_uL7OiQSfNsCd60DrAf7qQ", "review_id": "TWoKYhbWgmojwiNRz2IL5w", "text": "Every time I go to the zoo it get better and better. I mean honestly, what get better than checking out animals within an arms length away without having to travel to Africa or Australia? \n\nI am a bit torn because I think it's a bit sad they have to live their lives with us gawking at them, but they are treated so well. \n\nMy first experience at the Phx Zoo was back in the day when Rosie the painting elephant was around. She was so cool! \n\nThe zoo is easy to get in and out of, always kept clean, decent prices for food and drink, easy to navigate and lots of special events to keep it adventurous. Zoo Lights every Winter is so much fun! Beautiful light displays, fun music and a great time for the family or a date night.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h3TnHCqFga0VgPO390PjKA", "review_id": "RbxFuMnqRTAgcwNSHMklhw", "text": "I have a love-hate relationship with zoos. It makes me sad to see the animals in captivity. But it makes me happy to see the animals at all! When I was a kid I loved reading about animals from other countries and the zoo was my favorite place to go. I had it a little mixed up in my head with the circus but I blame the fact that a lot of zoos have carousels. This zoo has the Endangered Species Carousel, how's that for a mix of happy and sad? Anyway, I advise just getting a membership. If you're going to spend the money on one trip, a membership is a better deal, and it gets you into all kinds of other zoos and aquariums around the country, so if you go traveling you already have a discount to local attractions. I thought I might not actually use that perk but I've already visited the San Francisco Zoo, the Omaha Zoo, and the St Louis Zoo with business and family trips over the last year. Also if you happen to be some little person's aunt, a zoo membership makes you the funnest aunt around. Yeah, I said funnest.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jhXZSe0pLgW1b6m6Te8Icw", "review_id": "_3ggc-4wKTqaGLaNQ3krWA", "text": "My fiance and I went to the Zoo lights during the Christmas Season. It actually was very nice - most animals were not out but the lights, environment, walk, music etc made it enjoyable. The trails were all lit up and there were even mini light shows at certain areas. The snack/food prices were pricey but hey - it's expected right? \n\nThis is a good night walk place with your \"other\" and the fact that it's at night (away from the 110 degree day temperature) - got me sold. Loved it.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t6cniYnYdM9uUoW4CXaSzA", "review_id": "qPNZv2XDW_nq3wZ8AHeCEQ", "text": "This zoo is amazing.  Kids love it.  This is my 3rd year as a member.  I think that the best part ie the staff really love their animals.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cXG9PwZtMFFZA__imAXvQg", "review_id": "dZKQdhHCv0zY4AjIu36NhQ", "text": "My kids love the zoo... The membership is cheap and is a really good deal if you plan on going often.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9UK28WYQvS7aXyNfa_hLCQ", "review_id": "dHxvfefRIhw7AwxMWloBpw", "text": "Came here for Zoolights... I'll admit, loved the zoo as a child, but at 19, I'm probably the least likely person to ever go to the zoo. To be honest, I hate nature, not a fan of weird animals, and honestly don't care for the smell........Fortunately, I had a great time and would visit again!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YebwRDHXkdnAOnksEQK0KA", "review_id": "k7Lbk4kUEpABvs6YlPdqzw", "text": "I think the zoo was pretty cool. When we went, there werent alot of people and i liked that. I hate going places and its crowded. Its best to go there early in the morning because it gets really hot and it can becone tiring walking throughout the zoo, and the animals will hide from the heat. What I absolutely like is that they had this little play area for the kids just before you get to the petting area. My boyfriend and i took a break on the benches and let our 2 year old son play for a bit. It was a great experience overall.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tzzz9wmXzXqtZmdl8IN4jA", "review_id": "D92g1FvSLlU2LEqnbZ3hCA", "text": "I read the older reviews that thought it was way overpriced at $18.  Well now it is up to $30 and still way overpriced.  Went during the day and lots of animals were hiding in the shade as we should have been.  Didn't see much!!!  My advice is to go at night to see all the lights and not the animals, maybe then it would be worth the $30.  Go to the NC zoo, now that's a 5 star and much less than $30.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "dryfdyRWp8zAQfRdFID31g", "text": "The Phoenix Zoo is probably really great if you have kids and live in Phoenix, but being that I don't have kids...it was just ok. I thought it was overpriced (17$ for student admission) and the admission cost didn't even cover seeing stingrays or giraffes....pretty weak. Many of the animals were hiding (it's hot here), and there were rude people everywhere *oh Johnny just go stand right in front of those people who are trying to see an animal since they clearly don't matter since they don't have kids...* Additionally, the zoo seemed to have a lot of empty spaces...it is under construction right now, so maybe it will improve. I have been to better zoos (woodland park in Seattle and Bronx zoo), but this zoo is fine if you have no other option.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0vJG6lPDdyDweBpfxN1L5A", "review_id": "-ml01TyawcRomsqC5KhH9g", "text": "During the lighting it seem amazing..like a heaven on earth. I am animal loving person so it drive me crazy when my companions are zoo animals.  This zoo is definitely better than The Brookfield Zoo, The Lincoln Park Zoo, San Francisco Zoo, The Bronx Zoo, The Tampa Zoo, The Fort Worth Zoo. I am also a member of zoo and go there most frequently.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "NAohdbmsThewbeUkMMBohg", "review_id": "Qtg-sozwelybOVzu6ZAfSQ", "text": "I love our zoo! They are constantly expanding and adding to keep it updated. It looks like in the next week or so a brand new entrance will be done. I love the new Orangutan exhibit. It is very large and they come right up to the glass and watch all the people! You feel like they are watching you rather than the other way around! As a member this year they put together a great package with a refill cup for a $1 for each time you go. I love the new stingray exhibit where you can actually pet the stingrays!!! There are two new babys in the tank this week as well as a baby zebra who is still learning how to run. Fun to watch. \n\nThey have great events throughout the year and I especially love zoo lights which always gets me in the holiday spirit. The halloween activities are also fun for little ones and adults. The zoo always looks clean, well maintained, and there are always people around to tell you about the animals, answer questions, etc.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "XTFE2ERq7YvaqGUgQYzVNA", "review_id": "foLjJgYPM1ZySY0keP0DxA", "text": "NOTE TO SELF/OTHERS: Check zoo hours before going.  Apparently they close at 4.  On a Saturday.  When it's beautiful weather. Maybe that's an obvious close time to everyone else but we sure were disappointed.\n\nI guess there is a whole slew of stuff we missed seeing, and some other exhibits we passed were closed for a wedding.  I guess it's cool to get married in the orangutan exhibit.  Or else the orangutans were getting married.  (Maybe those anti-gay marriage folks were right in that it would lead to animal marriages??!)\n\nAnyways, we all know it's not the greatest of zoos because it's freaking hot half the year and it's not super nice to subject a lot of animals to 115 degrees.  But it's a decent enough selection, they have friendly staff, it's clean, and they have free parking. GD I love me some free parking.\n\nLots of the \"learn more by pressing this button\" things didn't work.  At least one water fountain didn't work (but hey- it was conveniently next to an overpriced soda machine!).  Like most other zoos they make you exit through the gift shop, so your wee ones can spend the car ride home crying about how they didn't get x overpriced toy/stuffed animal.\n\nI do think if your kids are young enough, you could probably just take them past the ticket counter and check out the animals you can see below the bridge/in the water. Those ducks, fish and turtles are FREE to see, and what 1 or 2-year old needs the whole menagerie anyways?", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ZcEstCa4fDhNXrkZ8_Gh0Q", "review_id": "ALrqv3_VousPxY_OJid_9w", "text": "I was here last year with my niece and nephew and what I learned from that trip was to start out at the petting zoo and work backwards from there.\n\nWhat a great idea, because the kids played on every playground the zoo had and didn't really see too many animals... this may sound bad, but they had a great time actually and we didn't have to do as much walking.\n\nI would recommend moving to the petting zoo first and letting kids stop at all the play areas including the tree house, the cactus slide, the rope web and tunnels and the little people playground.\n\nKids will have a great time and get all that energy out early. They will also love the smaller, closer exhibits, like the \"Small Wonders\" house where you can see snakes and other creepy crawlers.\n\nIt is a ton of walking, so either rent a stroller if you have kids or bring a wagon or stroller of your own. :)\n\nStill a great place to spend the day with the kids on a cooler day.. not in the heat of the summer.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Sz1uwnT3pxuEECjEn449BQ", "review_id": "ZeDnZgpekGsXAN4BD_woFA", "text": "Not a big fan of animals penned up.\n\nThe kids enjoyed the zoo, especially the desert exhibits which gave the kids a chance to see local animals up close.  Worth it for that alone.\n\nGood day out for the kids.  We went on a Saturday at around noon, plenty of parking and it is close to the entrance.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LusAw6vTDC7KAfbuClMReA", "review_id": "GfljShL29GQkILw45vJOoQ", "text": "Phoenix is very fortunate to have such an awesome zoo. It is an awesome zoo that left a strong impression on me when I visited in 2004. Fast forward eight years, and we drove over 200 miles from Las Vegas to Phoenix to see it. The Phoenix Zoo is so awesome that if I had the power, I would trade the best Las Vegas casino for the Phoenix Zoo. Since I don't have that power, I will write a review of why the Phoenix Zoo is so awesome.Instead of repeating facts such as admission is $20, I broke the review into sections. Each section discusses the awesome characteristics of the sections of the zoo.\n\nTropics Trail\n\n  As Phoenix builds a bigger and better Phoenix Zoo, the temporary entrance is near Tropics Trail at the far right . This is where visitors get their first impressions of the Phoenix Zoo. The highlight exhibits are the elephant, jaguar, tortoise, iguana, Andean Bear, rhinoceros, anteater, flamingo, and manned wolf. \n\nChildren's Trail\n\n  The southeast section of the Phoenix Zoo is more than a children's zoo. Because it sits on the south side of water it is a hot spot for waterfowl viewing. On the path to the petting zoo is emu, bald eagles, an island showcasing siamang, warty pigs, and ocelot. The highlight of the Children's Trail is the Harmony Farm. Grownup children will also enjoy the Big Red Barn and windmill house.\n\nThe Main Lake\n\n  The Main Lake is the central right area of Phoenix Zoo where the walkways circle Main Lake. Besides the Main Lake; the highlight exhibits include Land of the Dragons, two islands showcasing lemur, otter, flamingos, and gibbon. For an additional expense there is a camel ride. By this time you might be hungry or thirsty. The Cavern Cafe serves decent food and soft drinks.\n\nAfrica Trail\n\n  The Africa Trail sits at the back center of Phoenix Zoo. The highlight exhibits are cheetahs, African wild dog, baboons, mandrils, warthogs, lions, and tigers.\n\nArizona Trail\n\n  The Arizona Trail is my favorite area of the Phoenix Zoo. It is here that a visit to the zoo changes into a hike into wild Arizona. The bighorn sheep exhibit is off the charts well done. The bighorn sheep exhibit incorporates a real mountain. This is the exhibit that leaves an imprint that Phoenix Zoo is awesome. It could be the best bighorn sheep exhibit in the country. Throughout Arizona Trail, natural Arizona treats the zoogoer to four star scenery and first rate pictures. It is the part of the zoo where bunny rabbits outpopulate wild animals. The Wild Arizona Trail, in my opinion is worth $10 of the $20 admission.\n\n  The Arizona Trail is discontinuous. To the left of the Zoo Plaza there is a more developed Arizona Trail. Here the highlight exhibits are bobcats, Mexican Wolf, Mountain lion, and pronghorn. This is also where the First Aid Station is located.\n\nThe Savanna\n\n  The Savanna is the center of the Phoenix Zoo. In the future it will be the main entrance. It serves as the plaza and savanna section of the Phoenix Zoo. Here you have Savanna Grill (my brother said there burgers are good) and Karibu Cafe. This is where the gift shop is. The main Safari Train Station is here. The highlight exhibit is a savanna showcasing giraffes, eland, and zebras. There is also a stingray bay.\n\nThe Exit\n\n  I left the Phoenix Zoo impressed. I was disheartened that it closes at 4 p.m. and that Las Vegas does not have a Phoenix Zoo. Headed to my car, it was time to explore more of Phoenix. Phoenix Zoo is near downtown Phoenix and Tempe, and Arizona Mills.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rx9_ITcD9MTJoAdkJv4-KA", "review_id": "9amYam9ZcxQffFto9L8IyA", "text": "For people with kids this is a spectacular thing to do. We love bringing out of town friends and families with us and make an entire day out of it with a picnic and everything. We are members and go all the time. We love the summers because of the water entertainment for the kids. Now they have a winter slide that's super fun. Not to mention Zoo Lights (a family tradition!). My kids love to play at the tree house any time of year and we always find hidden pockets of entertainment. I can't forget to mention the sting-rays, the little farm, the carousel, paddle boats, tram rides, shows and classes. There is also an equine facility and your kids can take classes there! Anyway, Love it!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fgrzZ0wl3M1D9nLAygAtuQ", "review_id": "4vnSOC8Al97Jqx4xgW8Keg", "text": "Nice little zoo.  The monkey house is pretty awesome!   The Haunted Zoo thing during Halloween is fun!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "2KNPtV5E44vAiEr5BvMkUA", "review_id": "qlDBfuMUcOSTsHNdF3LJdw", "text": "This is a cool place. I've been lucky enough to have visited some of the worlds most amazing zoos, but this one is nothing to sneeze at...unless you have allergies. Then dowhatchulike.\n\nAnywho, we had a company picnic here and really had a great time. It's quite a bit larger than I had thought it would be (and makes for a great excuse to get any of your lazy friends, family and enemies (if that's how you roll) to get out and do some walking.)\n\nAlso, there are tons of things (mostly desert climate-related in nature) to see that you probably won't find at other zoos. We wandered for quite a while and were unable to locate the petting zoo, but loved the Stingray Bay petting tank, as well as going into the monkey enclosure where they are able to swing through the trees all around you. \n\nI would definitely recommend visiting here!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CgOvGQB4vkFGbfNzRr5-dw", "review_id": "co5b_R1umTXida-gPewJVQ", "text": "eh.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tHz9cWxwSfcP4qRaPIHvww", "review_id": "tjvc3YGQcw-O5hGA5UGZ9Q", "text": "We love visiting the zoo. Seeing the animals and being able to interact with some of them is one of our favorite things to do.\n\nThe zoo has many exhibits and numerous animals. It is really a lot of fun to walk around and experience the different habitats and see the animals. All the animals look healthy and happy. Also, the zoo is well laid out and easy to navigate. There are plenty of spots to take a breather or to just sit back and experience the wildlife.\n\nI love the recent addition of Stingray Bay. We had been to another zoo where we got to feed and pet the stingrays and was really disappointed that the Phoenix Zoo didn't have that, but then a year later they added Stingray Bay as a permanent addition. It's amazing! You can pet the stingrays, which feel like wet velvet, and then at specific feeding times, you can purchase food to feed them. It's kind of scary at first, but they are really gentle creatures and it's super fun! I could spend hours petting and feeding the stingrays. \n\nIf you ever need something to do or want a great experience, definitely visit the zoo! I'd recommend going when it's cool out, especially since AZ gets so hot during the summer. It's no different at the zoo - it's all outdoors. Plus, during the winter they have Zoo Lights, which is really pretty at night.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "5lq4LkrviYgQ4LJNsBYHcA", "review_id": "hxs20kkLWoL9Q6AjQrLsIg", "text": "Really nice zoo with a layout that proves quite conducive to getting close to the animals but I must say the nickel and diming is a bit off-putting; $3 to look at Stingrays, $5 to pet a giraffe, $6 for a wheelchair, etc - it is a wonder they don't charge you to park.  Good collection and a nice layout, but not necessarily a 'top tier' zoo despite the $20 admission price.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "2v3j2y5PLMs0rlAd-pxoEw", "review_id": "A2rvVdb6KEyOrINup-c8zQ", "text": "We love the Phoenix Zoo! We love the Zoo lights, all the animals, the monkey village, the playgrounds, the fun foods, icee's and the sting ray's! We always buy year round passes...\n\nFAV Animals: Monkey's, Zebra, Girraffe, Lion, Aligators\n\nWe also love having a pic nik on top of the mountain next door to the zoo! It has a holowed out area at the top that's pretty cool!\n\nThe only reason I gave them 4 stars instead of 5 is because they close at 4:00 all year round except for zoo lights. That is weird to me because this is Arizona, the Sunny Desert! It doesn't start getting dark till at least 7:00 or 8:00pm in the summer time.  We always decide to go to the zoo at 2 or 3:00 in the afternoon and then remember that they are going to close soon, Bummer!!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lHPFFu5Hq2G1D17q1aU8Bg", "review_id": "FUJYQTswJH0bM_5MR9w7TQ", "text": "EHRMAGHERD I LOVE THE ZOO.\n\nUnfortunately, the weather is only nice enough to visit for a few months out of the year, or I would practically live there.\n\nThe Arizona Trail is fantastic for local mammals, snakes, and insects. My favorite animal in this area is the Collared Peccary, aka Javelina, aka tusk pigs. \n\nI love Monkey Village, with adorable little squirrel monkeys swinging around practically within reach (don't touch the monkeys). \n\nThe meerkats are always a favorite on the Africa Trail, as are all the animals on the Children's Trail (but especially the Ocelot and the Wallabies).\n\nThere's a free water feature for the kids, so bring their bathing suits and a towel during warm weather. Also bring hats, sunscreen, and maybe insect repellent year-round - even in cool weather the sun shines brightly and you will get burned, and bothered by bees.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yb0FfWW0j7FRGqmkLyJV6A", "review_id": "sYghFFhlNn10-dtOJ7i0-g", "text": "My girlfriend and I love the zoo. We've gone to almost every zoo in California, and this zoo trumps them all! Besides the bad parking- we drove around for twenty minutes before deciding to park out in the boonies in the smoldering Arizona heat- everything else was spectacular! Even though it was a warm day, the zoo was nicely shaded and had misters to cool off everywhere! \n\nEvery staff member we encountered was so friendly! We noticed a little boy wandering by himself, and after a staff member asked where his parents were and he didn't answer, she followed him around to make sure nothing bad happened to him. She was so nice and seemed genuinely concerned- not intruding at all! We also went to feed the giraffes for a little extra charge, and the attendant there was so friendly and knowledgeable! We fed giraffes in Santa Barbara once before, and everything seemed so rushed, but not here! The friendly staff member let us take our time, snapped some photos of the two of us, and told us some very interesting facts! We went to the Sting Ray Encounter for another little charge, and spent a good hour there alone! They told us how to handle them, we washed our hands and were ready! Almost. It was scary at first, but we got the hang of it and couldn't stop trying to pet the sting rays! We might have been having more fun than the little kids surrounding us. \n\nFor a Saturday afternoon, there were a good amount of people, but it never felt crowded. The zoo was large and easily navigated. The friendly workers there made it such a wonderful experience, and we loved all of the hands on exhibits!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kG8jkVFgOAOq6Ht6RvAjEQ", "review_id": "dKqfIrBgM6KT6GLSEsiwRA", "text": "While I am a fan of the zoo, I'm not a fan of how expensive it has gotten! It is now $20/adult and $10/child from 3-12 years old. This does NOT include the stingray exhibit, carousel, or safari train which are extra. There is a \"premium\" admission which is $23/adult and $13/child which isn't advertised on the website but does include the stingrays, carousel, or safari train. Even with the premium pricing, the camel ride, giraffe encounter, are all additional charges. The food is way over priced. \n\nThat having been said, the zoo itself is beautiful. It's very clean with friendly staff and nice, broad based exhibits. The petting zoo is very nicely done and it's always a good visit. Just be prepared to spend a pretty penny on a visit to the Phoenix Zoo. \n\nSo as much as I'd like to give it more stars, the Phoenix Zoo is pricing itself out of the market with the nickel diming that it's doing to its guests.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7eI3y-s25qWi3Y9zpHCUpQ", "review_id": "z1L8gdcvE_Z8ApHAdWwrpQ", "text": "I was a bit surprised at the low number of animals this zoo had. Maybe they are in transition? It was 20 bucks to get in and literally every animal was asleep except for the giraffes and the giraffe exhibit is monumental but they want to gig an extra 4 freaking dollars for it? COME ON! EVERY ANIMAL WAS ASLEEP. IT WAS WEIRD.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qFZkU_iO6KjU-_5BptIu9A", "review_id": "RB1TCDQIgHW9D3gnSNN7iQ", "text": "The zoo has so much more to offer than just a nice place to walk around and look at animals.    They offer great classes, camps, and programs for kids as young as 18 months old to adults.  Special events include their Walk in the Wild 1-mile non-competitive event, Rock the Zoo concert, and of course Zoo LIghts during the holiday season.   You can even host special gatherings, meetings, or parties there.  The Fisher Price Little People play area is a great space for smaller kids.\n\nYes, it is hot during the summer, but visiting the zoo is not out of the question during that season.  The zoo is open earlier, and the splash pad is a great place to cool down.\n\nThe membership prices are great; I think the basic membership pays for itself in about 2.5 visits.  We go that many times in a month, so our membership has paid for itself several times over.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "uZbTb-u-GVjTa2gtQfry5g", "review_id": "j8IlqvxVFM3wrFq1nqCRZQ", "text": "A nice zoo with a diverse range of wildlife to look at. It's great for kids, and I think the idea of opening up the zoo at night for Zoolights is awesome. The scorching heat of summer does limit the times when I actually feel like visiting though.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iKAYZou5HLXZdWZ5dZvsVQ", "review_id": "sSFHmdG4a0ur3w12HFRXJg", "text": "I've been to the zoo many times as a visitor, and I would give it 5 stars as a world class zoo with many wonderful animals to see. But I also just had my wedding there, and I would recommend it to anyone who is planning an event in the Phoenix area. There are multiple event spaces to choose from, and the event staff (thank you, Kelly and Maria) were amazing. Even though we had a small event, they treated us like we were the most important people in the world. Kelly was with us every step of the way, from showing us our options to answering my avalanche of questions. It was hard to plan a wedding from afar, but we felt confident because of the professionalism and care we received from the staff. The location was beautiful and everyone went the extra mile to make sure we were happy. All of my guests told me what a wonderful venue it was and many of them had a personal story about how Kelly or Maria had made a positive impression on them. We even had a free animal encounter for our guests! The location can't be beat, the staff are AMAZING, the bar fees are much lower than any resort or golf course, and you can feel good knowing that your money will go back into the zoo to support its mission.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H__LUBdf7BWk-xBPIVtJ7Q", "review_id": "bJcwItSpqFHpoYTOsbMv5A", "text": "This zoo is a pretty cool place to check out (just avoid the summer).  I wish more of it was indoors because it does get pretty toasty, but if you live in Phoenix you have to check it out.\n\nThe library does have free passes so grab one of those to keep your cost down.  Also if you can spare the extra cash please feed the sting rays!  That was pretty awesome :-)\n\nOverall though, there are better zoos that are just a \"daycation\" away.  I recommend Bearizona and Wildlife World Zoo.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t_eJPtLHlsq1GPn5mFySbA", "review_id": "1p---P1vSbs5eSZuJnQEvg", "text": "Been many times before remodel and liked it Okay. Really good walking material and  a place to enjoy the weather in Phoenix. Post remodel completion I REALLY love coming out here. Nice little touches for the kids and little ones (I have 2 older kids and 2 young toddlers.) They don't overcharge for everything. (Some of the concession stands are high priced)  Lots of great exhibits and everyone in the park is great. Really clean and up to date. Animals seem very well cared for. Been out a dozen times this year and we live a long drive away. Well worth your time.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f8n9YpfCRZ7gRUKOPgpLTA", "review_id": "HZE1Y7uUV1bIs1X9R9q6DA", "text": "What an amazing zoo! The exhibits here really highlight wildlife and the animals look like they have a nice home. This is a really well-maintained facility and well-staffed, so there is always help and guidance when you need it. \n\nWe really enjoyed the opportunity to feed the giraffes for an additional $5/person. Totally a worth-while experience to be so close to a large land mammal. \n\nWe were lucky we came on a fairly mild-weathered day. It wasn't too hot - probably in the 70s - but we did bring a water bottle. Our stay was around 2 hours and we were fine, but I bet if it was any hotter, we may not have made it. \n\nWe are also from San Francisco and this zoo makes ours suck so badly in comparison, so if you ever visit San Francisco - skip the zoo. It's in a bad location and the exhibits are never complete.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fE5ojHhyXuRxKUJIewD6YA", "review_id": "XHBIzDC31Lr9JXziBLzQqA", "text": "one of my all time favorite zoo's! ticket prices are a tad high for phoenix, but overall its a great place! its HUGE! so be prepared to be doing a lot of walking :-)", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "5_2BuK-IWiuLhZ9VGBRYYw", "review_id": "cUN41qW_JLek9jHkXLrxfA", "text": "The Phoenix Zoo is tucked away in Papago Park. Just look for some hills that remind you of Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain and you've found it. It seems Phoenix could do a better job directing traffic to this little gem. I never saw one sign until we arrived, basically. It's a great oasis for all ages. Little kids can fall in love with all sorts of animals while older kids can get a thrill from the zipline ride. There are so many snack options including: popcorn, ice cream, frozen lemonade and more. Plus there are lots of water attractions or the little kids like a little river under a tree playhouse and a water pad area. There were a lot more things to see then we saw so you could spend hours there. Don't forget to get a family portrait while you're there, too. They photoshop animals into some of the poses so it looks like your kids are holding a lion cub or other wildlife. We only stayed a few hot hours there but, I would recommend it to anyone visiting the Phoenix area. Very nice indeed.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "l9Zawl4rFmHk4cyXhVfW9w", "review_id": "ZUjZBfAgBwPLEDeS-WIjpw", "text": "First off I have to talk about the damn ticket sales people by the Stingrays. The zoo closes at 5pm, the last person is let into the stingray area at 4:50pm...HOW DOES IT MAKE SENSE THAT THEY REFUSE TO SELL YOU A TICKET AT 4:44PM? Oh, because they are counting up the days earnings...15min before the zoo closes. WTF!? This is the equivalent of the gift shop refusing to sell you an item 15min before the zoo closes because they are 'counting'. How about counting after 4:50pm when it makes more goddamn sense? Oh, because the Phoenix Zoo doesn't like being very sensible.\n\nIt's a nice zoo. It's a pretty decent sized zoo. It's a zoo that has nearly 10% of their animals off exhibit, and usually don't have any immediate signage for it. Take the Andean bear for example (their ONLY bear), it's little habitat is up a hill, not a bad hill, but a hill that could have been avoided if a damn sign had been put down at the bottom that said what the one at the top says, \"Animal just had baby, not here.\" I'm serious, there was a ridiculous amount of animals not there at all- and waaaay more signs that said \"Animal being monitored.\" What does that mean!?\n\nPrices are low- too low in fact for any jerk off the street to come in and act, well, like a jerk. I'm sure if it's just that people from here are innately annoying and lack any common courtesy, but they sure as hell did at the Zoo, and so did their snot nosed kids who let out as if this place were a Laser Tag. \n\nOne kid spit in the prairie dog habitat. Full one SPIT, and his parent? \"Oh, that was gross.\" Uh, ok, gross and fucking rude. I felt like knocking out the teeth of a group of kids by the Maned Wolf habitat (which IS NOT A WOLF dur) while they screamed and howled at it... BECAUSE THAT WILL TOTALLY MAKE IT HOWL BACK. Six. Kids. And the mom thought it was the FUNNIEST thing in the world! \"Oh look guys, he's looking at us! HAHAAHAHA\" Dear god in heaven.\n\nBesides the annoying people you will HAVE to deal with, and the missing beasts, the zoo here is nice. They have really cool 'experiences':\n1. Giraffe encounter- If you are a non member you pay 5$ a person to go up and feed giraffes! We only got two tiny biscuits each, but it was worth it! You get to take pictures with the giraffe, and the zoo keeper will tell you whatever you want! I advise to get there early, so you can be one of the first, since the whole thing depends on how the giraffes feel, and remember that they do this twice a day, so if you go the second time, they may not want to eat.\n2. MONKEYS!!!- There is a little monkey house, where you go in, and monkeys are running all around you! It's FREE! Tiny little monkeys jump from tree to tree, and even run across your path- SO FRICKEN CUTE!\n3. Stingray- We, obviously, didn't get to do this, but, it's a cool thing nonetheless. Pay 3$ to get in, pay some more for food, and lean over a pool and touch some stingrays!\n\nThe best habitat would have to be the prairie dogs- they are in the Arizona Trail, and you can lean over a get a really close picture of them since it is basically open. There are nearly ten at a time running around and kissing each other, and it's very entertaining!\n\nFood here is of course very, very expensive, but you can bring in your own, and even a cooler.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y9kOEsq9j03HnpPU57SwFg", "review_id": "QZ2XVkoscXgzQOFp7aI36A", "text": "Always a wonderful experience.  Such a great zoo.\n\nVisited the zoo with family last Friday.  \n\nUpon entry the cashier was very kind and patient explaining the available ticket options and even providing info on show times etc... I was very impressed with the kindness.\n\nUpon entry we were solicited to have our pictures taken.  Given most everyone has their own camera's, the zoo should probably consider discontinuing this practice as fending off a solicitation of this nature takes away from the wonderful experience this zoo provides.\n\nFed the stingrays - check\nFed the giraffes - check\nRoad the camel - check\nRoad the carousel - check\nPetted goats - check.\n\nSo much fun.\n\nThe petting zoo isn't really a \"zoo\".  It is a dozen or so exhausted looking goats standing around being petted.  Seems like the zoo could have few different kinds of animals in there besides goats.  Just seems like they are coasting on this when it could be better.\n\nHad some ice cold drinks and other snacks.  The snacks are pricey but I did not feel I was being taken advantage of.  I liked that were plenty of shaded areas with available seating to rest.  A nice touch.\n\n\nOverall, the Phoenix zoo is an amazing experience providing lifetime memories for visiting families.  A very well run zoo.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y7sq26EXGz7XG7DSo8TOuQ", "review_id": "uWA3qH6m_jbYw-g2CRqGGQ", "text": "What is there to not like about this place? The only thing I can knock it on is that it isn't as big and bad as other zoo's. Nevertheless, you will have fun here. IMHO, it is geared more towards kids than adults as it has rides, petting zoos, trains, etc. this isn't bad as most of the time you are taking the kids too.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t58qGXYZp9nMVFyaZKqvFw", "review_id": "npyV7CuL_qukZV8jjAktgQ", "text": "Absolutely awesome! Allow four or five hours, and have a wonderful day! Shady paths, with plenty of benches! A+++", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-mYPtiK_0QGlLFUtBtEfQg", "review_id": "lsUJXVVmxGNcdw6VZTSggA", "text": "The Phoenix Zoo has been one of my favorite places to go on a Sunday afternoon since I was a kid...but it is EVEN better now!  I renewed my membership this year for myself and my son.  Pretty much two trips to the zoo and you pay for your membership, PLUS you get discounts on any of the \"extras\" like petting the stingrays, feeding the giraffes, paddle boat rides, etc.  My favorite tip, especially if you have a membership and even if you don't, is to go late in the day.  The zoo closes at five, however they do not kick you out....but they DO start feeding the animals.  This can be super cool because the animals all seem to wake up and get restless, lions roar, monkeys jump around and run across the ropes....its just cool.  And no crowds at the end of the day!!  In the summer, it does get HOT, so I would highly recommend packing a small backpack with cold waters, and some snacks.  The food at the zoo....well it sucks, the animals eat much better.  If you are happy spending a fortune on stale popcorn or a bag of cotton candy along with your $3 bottle of water, be my guest, but you are allowed to bring food in and I highly recommend it as the last two times I have been there, the majority of the snack stations were closed anyway.  \nThe guys at the photo place are pushy and salesy.....but I still bought the silly picture because my son is the most adorable person in the world and we get very few pics together, but steer clear if you don't want to deal with paying $15 for a picture that isn't actually great....unless of course your son is as adorable as mine is. :)\nPhoenix Zoo is a must visit for all ages!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZGfbxU-9wtRDTrfLRzfiMQ", "review_id": "tlXofm5QUB-h1elZXEb51Q", "text": "I loved this zoo! I'm from cincinnati and our zoo is great. I've also been to Columbus and that zoo is tough to beat. Overall I would say this is upward toward cinci's. I think going today was good timing because there were a few times I thought I was going to keel over from the heat and walking on the blacktop. I would guess going during the summer would be TOUGH! The animals were still out today and we were able to feed some giraffes and pet stingrays (: it was no surprise the food and drinks were overpriced but what can you expect.  Just bring your own to tote around and you're set. My experience was great and I imagine it'd be just as great for people with kiddos....if ya haven't been....go!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5J5OrLqqOxilT_qqibuqsw", "review_id": "Ea2if_DX5xZLJdJ-rwqnmw", "text": "This is a fairly large zoo.  You definitely need an entire day to see everything.  There are lots of interesting animals, the prairie dogs being my favorite.  I was disappointed though that there weren't any aquatic animals like seals, polar bears and shark.  Parking was no problem, lots of space.\n\nThere aren't many indoor exhibits so beware the sun! I ended up getting heat exhaustion by the end of the day and vomited.  Drink lots of water and wear a hat!  I would also recommended bringing snacks and even your own lunch.\n\nTuesdays are only $10 instead of $20.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2u17gvqq9UUygoMW8PHpxw", "review_id": "bxVKxnsSFH5yGDsD9KYjWQ", "text": "On my new resolve to visit a zoo in every city we travel too, we popped in to the Phoenix Zoo. I had no expectations (I prefer going without others interpretations). I was pleasantly surprised. The parking is super easy and ticketing is too. You will have choices if you want just an entrance fee, the \"wild\" (all inclusive) price or a membership. We chose the \"wild\" so that we could experience everything. I found the extra's to not be very special for us, especially since we are adults, it might be more beneficial if you are traveling with children.\n\nThe zoo is very easy to navigate and has a natural flow with the trails. You can easily see all the attractions without even referencing the zoo map. What I loved the most about this zoo is that many of their attractions are the kind in which you walk into the attraction. Meaning that quite often you are literally face to face with the animal life. At one point I was only a foot away from a free flying Turkey Buzzard, who found us amusing and followed us around the enclosure. The opportunity to photograph these amazing animals with nothing to impede your camera is AWESOME. \n\nThe negatives are that you are in the desert and are subject to high temperatures. The day we were there the temperature was in the low 100's and when you are walking in the areas that have no shading you start to really feel it. Then you will come across an exhibit like the Orangutan's and you are in a perfectly air conditioned environment. I also found the train ride to be absolutely a waste of time. It is a guided tour through the park that takes 25 minutes, but I have to warn you, it doesn't go a route that you can't walk on your own and it NEVER stops. As the guide tells you to look for an animal under a tree, behind a bush or whatever, you are lucky if you spot it before he has moved onto the next exhibit. For you photographers, don't even bother, it was useless. Also if there are loud people or kids in your section of the train you will not be able to hear a bloody thing the guide is saying. Halfway through I put down my camera and just looked around, usually for the wildlife that was not in an exhibit.\n\nSpeaking of the wildlife, the grounds at this zoo are beautiful. It is for the most part natural desert landscaping, with water moving throughout the park. There are many picturesque spots to stop in and get out of the heat and enjoy the natural environment. There are TONS of indiginous wildlife running around you in these areas. I took equal amounts of photos between the exhibited animals and the ones that have chosen to make the zoo their home.\n\nI love LOVE that the majority of the exhibits are large and in a natural state for the animal they are housing. They have given the animals the choice on whether they want to be seen or not. And even though this may upset some guests, I love that it is in the animals favor. A must see is The Monkey Village, it is a very rare opportunity to be in a monkey enclosure with nothing between you and the Squirrel Monkey. One more area that merits special attention is the Stingray area. It is included in the \"wild\" purchase price or you can pay extra to go into it. Here you will have the opportunity to pet and feed stingrays. They were fun to watch and pet. \nThere are other one on one opportunities in the park, like feeding giraffes. If you've always wanted to get up close and personal this is your chance.\n\nDefinitely would recommend visiting the Phoenix Zoo, make sure you check their schedule because their hours change depending on the season.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4TZARz8AjNWfukK2UfZitA", "review_id": "jcWXff6Z89XSk3jv5DUwHA", "text": "By far the best zoo in the valley. The year passes are great and pay for themselves. Plenty of shade and places to sit and rest, especially in the AZ sun.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0tYlK-FieQXAdmTQ9DWTbA", "review_id": "70BSzit_s7xo_j82EfNb5w", "text": "Did camp zoo at phx zoo and the kids had a marvelous time. They got to meet the animals in their habitats and learn about the various animals in the park. One of the better camps in Phoenix.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_8HkH_2lwFT5qu4jzZ6VhQ", "review_id": "LwTUg8fHN6B-OwiFNscsKw", "text": "ZOO REVIEW: Pricy but worth it. Go early and you'll get your money's worth. Anyone complaining about not seeing enough animals needs to understand that zooming by each exhibit is not the way to go. You might need to stay for a while in order to see the animals. If they don't show up, go to the next exhibit and swing by later. I would HIGHLY recommend going during OCT- FEB and not during the summer. It;'s easier to walk around when it cooler. You can save on food costs by bringing your own food which is allowed. You can also bring chests and coolers.\n\nZOO LIGHTS REVIEW: I got free passes from the Arizona Lottery and went with the fam. Beautiful all around. Just don't expect to see any animals. The main lights are all off so they can sleep. It's a beautiful place to go for a date night. Very \"magical\" feel and they serve hot cocoa among other drinks and snacks.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rGlcxZaxkrESv8kfmiqe0w", "review_id": "lxBUn_uXbgSlGP5dkIVp4Q", "text": "Went to zoo last Saturday, it was very hot so we opted to ride the train the toured the whole zoo.  Since the zoo is only open till 2pm during the summer the train was a great time saver as well as cooler.  \nWe spent a lot of time at Stingray Bay, my child loves the stingrays. The worker there was awesome, she answered and all questions.  The zoo also has area's were kids of all ages can get wet and cooled off, believe me these spot were very popular!!\nOverall a awesome time as usual.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1J3EW_WdsDoOeQv5j1Ws8w", "review_id": "SNcPMj_hF7MV4VFU-aHf9Q", "text": "It's a nice small zoo. The kids enjoyed feeding the manta rays. 99% of the concession stands were closed and it was really hot out", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "unZW1W10KirxTiGPCioizA", "review_id": "PaDLUzAST_F-US_6TQpaTg", "text": "This zoo is amazing. I love that they have two splash zones. Please make sure to have your kids bring water appropriate clothes to play in. The barn and petting area is my daughters favorite place to check out!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2xRiRtOZ-3UedCfvYTz-lA", "review_id": "u_wIGVyBugo-g9fwzxDm_A", "text": "I am surprised to see other reviewers rate it anymore than an one. I would have given it a zero if it was an option.  We went to the zoo with my family, as we are visiting the Scottsdale area, plopping a hefty $45, expecting to be blown away. I am not well versed in zoo's other than as a mom of two young kids only to find an endless walk to see no animals. This zoo/park reminded me of a deserted zoo- could it be the time of year (Dec)- I don't think so.  Yelpers!! Take your money elsewhere. Did I happen to tell you that I asked for a refund and got a flat out NO REFUNDS. They offered tickets for another day but if I did not see any animals in the park why would I travel again for the same sub par experience?? The two supervisors listened with their Starbucks in hand and had a lot of reasons why our experience was terrible. Not exactly what I expect from a business.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DSD-deZpnZClQG3EXDFRDA", "review_id": "0EmO4F9L709wzoCRUdRpBA", "text": "My niece who is a student at ASU, worked here during her Spring Quarter this year, and spoke to highly of it.  So when I was there in May for my nephews graduation, we spent the day there.  Go there early in the day since it gets to warm there.  We got in free (Nice!), but I would have paid to go there.  Be prepared for lots of school groups if you go during the week.\n\nThe zoo was so well planned and all the buildings were in good shape - way beyond my expectations.  There was a great tram ride which gave you good views of the large plain animals like zebra, gazelle's and Jiraffes.  The manta ray tank in the beginning area of the zoo is amazing.  You get to put your hand in the tank and have them swim under your hand - such a cool experience.  They also splash people with their tails.  Funny.\n\nThis zoo is poised to become a world class zoo with many research projects to house and study endangered animals such as the SUMATRAN TIGER EXPERIENCE,  ORANG-HUTAN: \"PEOPLE OF THE FOREST\" ORANGUTAN EXPERIENCE and LAND OF THE DRAGONS KOMODO DRAGON EXPERIENCE.  They seem to have many wonderful benefactors and big donors to make this possible.\n\nHighly recommend!!\n\np.s. you can also get a ride on a camel", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "pQ6ij6cOBRB3yJGHbVZHUQ", "review_id": "bx7vngV3CpAij38s8uAHKQ", "text": "I really hoped this would be a nice outing for my nephew while he was here. It was ok, but just ok. Many of the animals were \"not currently on display\" and most attractions, shows, etc. were closed. The ones that were open, Sting-Ray Bay, Trolley ride, etc. you had to pay more to participate. Seems a little steep since we had already paid $30 for one adult and one child's ticket. Zoo itself is in a mediocre state of repair. A frozen lemonade was almost $6! Unless you have absolutely nothing else to do, i would suggest you skip this \"gem\".", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HnBgEYHsGQaL5Q1p-fIefA", "review_id": "z_WpvlTzPlthOUXsH8Zy9w", "text": "Yes, I went to the Zoo in 100+deg weather.You know what? It wasn't all that bad. I took my little buddy there in the Morning. The park is very well shaded and there were several mister zones. We were able to see several of the animals get their breakfast. There were very few people at the park so I got to let my little buddy run free for a bit. We went to the petting Zoo and the goats got lots of toddler attention. Once it got a little warm out, we went to two water/splash pads zones. The first one the Leapin' Lagoon is more open and more suited for older kids. The Yakulla Caverns is great for the little ones. It is better shaded and has a small moat which is perfect for sitting a splashing in. I recommend going with your toddler into the caverns. Can't wait to go again!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zEiTVy41B5c4QEiEZck_bg", "review_id": "zGR9MoNhezb2O8Il6LwFAg", "text": "Had a fun time at the Phoenix Zoo with the kids yesterday.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1JoSPcsCKx_7dJfflPaczA", "review_id": "p_BgRw_DiB125siLL5LAZg", "text": "We went to Phoenix Zoo on Wednesday 08/28/13.  It was very disappointing even those we got to the zoo at 8am, there are no animals to see, it is so hot they hide in their house.  After working for like an hour, I was thinking it what a waste of money & I was pissed & thinking I want my money BACK! Hey 4 tickets is a lot to paid & nothing to see. It is so hot in a 3 digits degree. There are some places you have to pay additional money for the rides.  Finally, we come to the money village. This house 15 cute Squirrel Monkeys & the cool part is you get to go inside the cage to get close to them. Off course, you can't touch them & there are many zoo keeper there to keep the monkeys from attacking you & from you touching the monkeys. Another place in the zoo which makes our money worth is the stingrays feeding. Off course, you have to pay additional money to go in & buy the food (fish & shrimps) to feed the stingrays.  There are 31 stingrays in the tank.  FYI, if you gonna let you kids feed the stingrays, you have to be there at noon, lunch time.  Also you must bring a change of clothes for your kid to change afterward, because the smell from the stingray's food (frozen fishes & shrimps) smell HORRIBLE.  We been to bigger & better zoo with much animals & many other activities to for kids to do. However, feeding the stingrays & be in the cage with the monkeys are the 2 things other zoo don't have. At least these 2 activities make my money worth because my niece & nephew loved it.  Will not return, one time is enough.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hn_DclKLzdxABRGGAuqKgg", "review_id": "-CMmj_4axT-tIuPy3AEbQA", "text": "Great zoo. I think admission is reasonably priced. It's really large, with a good amount of shade along the paths. Exhibits are well maintained and displayed; it's nice to get so close up to various exotic birds and small animals. I think the membership is the way to go; you get early admission (8 AM vs 9 AM) in addition to unlimited admission for a year. It's really nice to stop in for an hour to an hour and a half, take a look, and then return at your convenience to tour the rest of the zoo. It's also really great that you can bring in your own food and drinks in a bag; save yourself some money and bring some water! Can't wait to see Zoo Lights.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gkJeQFAFFPeJZ_ngv7BcCQ", "review_id": "XmpnruxsiLbqqg_-BLYwoA", "text": "We have been members for almost two years ago and we love this zoo. It's just big enough that there is always new stuff to see, but it's not so overwhelming like some larger zoos. We just had my son's birthday party there and the hostess was fantastic and the ramada was lovely, right next to the lake. The kids had a great time. Occasionally we receive absolutely TERRIBLE customer service, employees who bark at us or are extremely unhelpful. But most of the staff is first-rate. Would highly recommend for a birthday party, just beware you have to lug everything in yourselves, so have a wagon!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vpfVuYOBech1P220ho1KFA", "review_id": "fVMhDVDf0S53asfQTfJlZA", "text": "This review is based on past experiences which were about 2 stars, and today which was a 3-4ish. The last time I went to this zoo I was NOT happy. But I figured, hey let's try again...\n\nFirst off, do not go to this place without a coupon. I had a free kid coupon from the savvy shopper which put admission for my daughter and me @ $20. Not bad. \nGet there early. Parking is a nightmare around lunchtime. Avoid photo vultures at entrance upon arrival. \n\nWe walked in and decided to hop on the safari train for an extra $5 each. For the size of this zoo, that was the best idea EVER. We went clear around the African trail and surprisingly saw most animals and decent views as well. I have walked that trail before and seen NOTHING so I was happy with that. \n\nAfter that we hopped off the train and walked to the exhibits you miss from the train. Orangutans must have all been sleeping. Boo. That's usually the best part. Bears were out, which is usually not the case. Little monkey exhibit is VERY cool, only problem is the little kids who run around and scare the monkeys back into the trees. Seriously I could not believe some of these kids in this place were allowed to act the way they did. \n\nI didn't buy any concession items. Brought my own snacks and water. They looked pricey though. \n\nI think the cooler temps had a lot to do with the animals being out. It was around 65 or 70. \n\nI'll go back next fall. With a coupon, of course.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P2R7lu3T6VxsfUdVGUxlUw", "review_id": "_xXjh5QMlJ-yt2th1sXaNw", "text": "This was a fun zoo, I have been to many zoo's, I am from Denver, this zoo is not nearly as nice, but still has some things I really enjoyed. All of the palm trees and \"off roading\" is cool, It is very beautiful, I loved the giraffe exhibit. Some areas get very crowded, also I had to open a lot of doors, \"which if I had kids would be a pain\" Overall I enjoyed myself. Slightly expensive, only took about 2-3 hours to see everything. I will probably go back at night to see the lights. One thing I really liked was my photo shopped picture holding a squirrel.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3W4kPcVBJ9avmELWpmUHpg", "review_id": "lB4DK1-e_WpUbsgHM6PQpw", "text": "This zoo is very close to my house and I need something to do with the kids, so I bought a membership. It is a good zoo in the sense that they have a great selection of desert and African animals. That being said, it is the most commercialized zoo I've ever been to. I would expect this at a theme park, but not at a non-profit museum or zoo. You have to pay extra for EVERYTHING here: the train, the carousel, feeding the animals, going to a special exhibit (the bat rays). They even have a zip line and photo booths to squeeze more out of you. And at the end, you have to go THROUGH the gift shop to get out. Not by it, through it. It makes for an unpleasant experience with kids, who of course want to ride the carousel every time, and want to look at and buy all the toys at the end. I would rather pay more for a membership and then not have to bring extra cash EVERY time I go to the zoo just to ride the carousel or see the bat rays. Please, Phoenix Zoo, add a little to your admission price and stop this madness.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c8dHKbgNfu1dZ8WlmcktxA", "review_id": "sNMimXHRtw8eJxAUkMtQ_A", "text": "A whole day adventure! The zoo was a treat. I took a day trip from Tucson just for the zoo and wasn't disappointed. There is so much to see and there are several employees/volunteers at exhibits which educational tables or more information about the animal exhibits. Wear your tennis shoes and plan for a day to see it all so you don't feel rushed. Lions, tigers, and bears OH MY!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vOjBrsVWAtwMZbd8VrG58Q", "review_id": "kGhtcPU5gdoap-bXxPwt-w", "text": "This zoo is huge. I got a good workout walking the joint while my kids burned 5x their normal daily caloric amount by darting through the place like a bunch of zoo animals.  There's lots to see and the habitats are arranged in a good way where you can actually see the animals with minimal effort.  There's nothing as frustrating as playing where's waldo with a 2 year old screaming \"where is it?!\" after you've paid some ridiculous admission fee.  This was nice.\nKids also got to ride a camel (pay extra) and go zip lining (again, pay extra), but it's part of the experience and seriously, when else are they gonna get to ride a camel unless I decide to take them to Egypt soon, which I'm not.\n\nSide note, which is also part common sense, animals tend to sleep in the mid-day so don't expect to see much activity then.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uxTJni08z_mdSVvS4F_fow", "review_id": "ADzyNFutjzi9u-T8pJtT6A", "text": "This is a great zoo!  The zoo is very spread out so no matter how busy it gets, you can still find a way to see the animals.  One of my favorite attractions is feeding the giraffes.  We have been here a few times and still have not seen everything.  We'll be back soon.  Zoo lights is fun too!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dji-3ZSLA33ndPPYT0p7BA", "review_id": "laXFgniuy--j3iHma-KdzQ", "text": "I love zoos!! And this one is great. I come here about once a year with my kiddos (who are now 7 & 9). It's just as cool when they're older as when they were teeny tiny. The monkey exhibit is my favorite, since they're wild and free and all around you!\n\nWe really enjoyed the presentation they give with the orangoutangs. The staff here really know their stuff! The rhinos are also really cool. And they have a really fun bird show here as well. \n\nOne of my favorite visits was when we got to pet the sting rays. The kids and I had so much fun letting them glide under our hands. And bonus, no stingers! \n\nThe food here is of course pricey, so eat before you get there if you can.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hdZ3rlgFXctCOUhzoOebvA", "review_id": "ocx5YJtiX1uV2JI7MAUmRQ", "text": "It's the zoo...It's quite different from when I was kid, I like the new stuff...minus the area where the monkeys could possibly attack you...but I just sit outside, so it all works out.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z2btHM0A-PudEf7n0BHa_A", "review_id": "6I3ZfwVbS2qIaJ0IK5Ke7A", "text": "Visiting from California, absolutely loved it. The one thing that absolutely killed my entire family's experience and the day of my family was the guy named Alan at picture kiosk toward the entrance. Definitely beware of his callous crabby attitude ruining a family day out. He treated us as if we didn't have feelings and ignored a lot of our questions. You'd think the customer was always right.... Nope. It's Alan's world.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WsJQZH0wr3_z2KuyNOYI9A", "review_id": "MKmI1WinEZXWM4UsNTEpyw", "text": "I had a terrific experience at this zoo! I'm from NY so the zoo I go to is the Bronx Zoo. The bronx zoo is much bigger and about 100x more crowded. We went right when it opened on a weekday and it wasn't crowded at all, in other words I didn't have to clamor over people to get a glimpse. The staff were so nice and knowledgeable and helped us find our way. The zoo could definitely use more signage and directionals.\n\nI was lucky enough to stumble on the the giraffe feeding experience, and for five bucks I got to feed Migoo, the zoos' only male masai giraffe. It was truly a wonderful experience and reaffirmed my connection with nature. What a beautiful animal as well. I got some wonderful pictures.\n\nWe went in November when they were just setting up for Zoo lights! I hope to return one day and get to see the zoo all lit up. I have been told it is very cool.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "9SZBVZ-mxebOVa1BlWFtWw", "review_id": "mlZlRm41DMbjPafZKgGtjw", "text": "J's company just had a private preview of zoolights/their holiday party a few weeks ago.  \n\nThe Phoenix Zoo - I can remember going as a kid on field trips or with my grandparents.  We (my family) loved the zoo so much that not only did my grandparents donate for an exhibit (which I think has been remodeled/turned into another exhibit) , but they'd purchase a club membership so we could go anytime we wanted.  \n\nIt's been years since I had last been to the Zoo, other than going to Zoolights (which last time i had been to zoolights was in 2008), and A LOT has changed.  A few that I was able to spot on our zoolights/holiday party - moving the admission windows to across the lake and having the main exit go through the gift shop, to the orangutan exhibit indoor inclosure. \n\nCaleb loved seeing the animals we were able to see in the 45 minutes the zoo was still open to the public. I cant wait to take him back!  I'm sure a zoo membership is in our future. :)", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vIBrfx6z6wvUFN5IJDLNyg", "review_id": "KdUb_UzUyDyZbm_CvIKTPQ", "text": "My boyfriend and I went for Phoenix Lights and it was pretty cool.  The zoo did an amazing job putting up all of the light displays and it just looked beautiful.  There were plenty of employee's around to take your picture (and to keep you from getting into places you shouldn't).  I was pleasantly surprised that they did have holiday booze station with beer, Kahlua, Schnapps, and peppermint tequila.  If there was any draw back at all it would be that the zip line was too short. \nA great date night and/or family night event to go to.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 9, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "VexAJmqOClKzm8KbY7xs5g", "review_id": "k9yg39WOnIh4yTOjMYGclw", "text": "The zoo is pretty big. I liked playing with the sting rays and walking around looking at the animals during the day. Whenever I go to Zoolights during the night, everything is asleep.\n\nIt's the usual zoo with your jungle, desert and whatever animals. There's plenty of shops and snack shops. You can go on a tour, ride the camel, go on the slides (which is really expensive because it's $3 per ride going down a slide), get up close with the giraffes and even get up close with the elephants.\n\nGood place to take the kids and spend an entire day there. Let them look at the animals and also about them too. Bring some water and snacks so you don't have to pay for it at the zoo.\n\nOh... FREE PARKING.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UU2dDBXcfyf8BaUuBIzOnQ", "review_id": "r6n81so6WVVOt6SbSt8q4g", "text": "We went to see the zoo lights while visiting Phoenix.  I am certain the lights took a very long time to put up and people worked hard to put on the show but I,  personally,  wasn't impressed.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "os08TlSrpriiFBOtpbvE2Q", "review_id": "1fxBFbg_2D5oi5vfdMRz8g", "text": "The zoo is ok, and has become nicer over the years. For a zoo, which caters to little kids, there sure is a ton if walking between exhibits. Very poorly planned if you have kids under 3 who want to walk. I would suggest heading west to the wildlife world zoo. My kids much prefer that zoo over this one.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c_hxxvqoYwmnGhVGaKVKkg", "review_id": "ErVSnMmr8_0wRF2fvNsqAw", "text": "So much to do! We have the season pass so I never feel as if we have to see the whole zoo. Season passes are the way to go with families! Just wish their food prices were lower.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BmC6e1sFL-ymXZjU0J5tfQ", "review_id": "DiJdZvEBEha1MW1zj8Lm7Q", "text": "My niece, her husband and children attended Zoo Lights last night. The lights were fun and the idea was a good one, but there was an ocean of humanity trying to get it at the same time and next to no guidance from any zoo staff of security personnel. Perhaps the zoo staff was surprised and, thus, overwhelmed by the turnout. I've seen lots of positive reviews on this site. As for me, my family and the rest of the parents wielding strollers and babes in arms, we won't be attending next year. It was a big disappointment -- mostly for the disorganization and lack of crowd control.  Too bad because the kids were truly excited. What a let down.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mllqNObtOxmWzcd0vfQCng", "review_id": "IHv3nxMeXdPINEdQEIzNrw", "text": "Enjoyed this beautiful zoo while on vacation! Perfect weather in December. Best part is the interactive activities they have for the kids. My favorite experience was riding the camel. Staff are very polite and make the experience much more enjoyable.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VqSCQCva71Q-ZVcMsYfQuw", "review_id": "hx39MOm7j2qqpywtkGcBpA", "text": "The 2013 Phoenix Zoo ZooLights was a tremendous event hosted with a Wizrd of Oz theme. It seems the number of lights may have doubled and the Talking Giraffe is still telling good jokes. \n\nThis is an incredible venue for corporate events and the park is lit up to perfection.\n\nThank you Katie for a great event!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DW0itbzpOM9Ro1jFQ8FSOA", "review_id": "PefFtdxdEx3bwVO0A89fMg", "text": "This zoo is beautiful. It was my first time at the PHX zoo and also my sons first time at the zoo ever. He loved it. Amimals are amazing and the staff was helpful. Prices are very affordable and the year pass with unlimited year access is the best value. If your thinking about going... DO IT. Great family fun!!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "MnDHJvePh4cWMrBgOp0_Ig", "review_id": "pAAk-Y_eeYpnkAuRs4w6Ug", "text": "I think this is a great zoo. One of the better ones in the country. The exhibits are great and they are always adding something new. It is a nice walk around the place too. Good exercise.\nThe new Orangutan exhibit is really nice. It is very large. I think they watch the people more than the people watch them. Also make sure to check out Stingray Bay. You can actually pet the stingrays. That is quite the experience. Plus now the zoo has the new baby bear. He is pretty cute. When we went to see him he was harassing his mother.\nWith everything at the zoo has to offer it is a great place to spend a day. Plus with Zoo Lights every year it makes it even better.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "KJDymAcoPiW_vuqthGxfpQ", "review_id": "Tljt8rZNuAC7X1e18tsQBA", "text": "We have been to the zoo a couple of time and each time was great! They have a wide variety of animals and the layout takes you through each exhibit nicely.  We were able to spend several hours here each time we went.\n\nThere are plenty of places to sit and enjoy the day, or take a break from all the walking. There are a few places to eat throughout and considering other zoos / museums the prices aren't bad. \n\nWe don't have kids, but we still enjoyed all the things to see, and plan to take my neice and nephew here if / when they come to visit from the East coast.  I think that they would really enjoy being here.\n\nOverall: A\nGreat place to kill a few hours and enjoy animals!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Brl48VfxNW-euavSmmGDkw", "review_id": "idf9PZsyjV4U-EWo_gqaKw", "text": "Ok, we live in San Diego, which has a pretty good zoo in its own right, plus an equally awesome Safari Park. But we were in greater Phoenix over the holidays and had never been to the Phoenix Zoo. It is definitely smaller than San Diego's but overall it is a great facility and our whole family enjoyed the visit.  My favorite animals were the huge African lions - seriously those kitties looked as big as Budweiser Clydesdales. Huge. \n\nWhat we didn't love about the Zoo was the nickel and diming.  We bought the more expensive premium ticket, which did get us on to the carousel and safari train, but everything else was extra. Can we get close to the giraffes?  Nope - that's extra. What about that fun-looking 5-second polar inner tube ride?  Nope - that's additional too. If they are going to sell a premium ticket, they should be more clear about what is and isn't included. \n\nThe zoo also flubbed the family photo taken as we entered the park. We inputted our code after we returned home. $16 for a 5\"x7\"?  Shouldn't they want to encourage folks to bring home a nice family memento of a great day at the Phoenix Zoo, to be displayed for friends and family to see and consider a visit of their own?  At least we could send the photo to friends and family, right?  After all, a nice low res photo for use on social media would have been a great inexpensive advertising and marketing opportunity for the Zoo. But when we hit the link to post the photo it had PROOF written all over it. No thanks. Swing and a miss. \n\nOur experience was mostly great. Sure, the narration on the safari train was too soft to be heard over the chatty passengers, which was annoying, but the zoo was awesome, despite the a la carte pricing.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SUYGhQOyplmFFOQosnBghA", "review_id": "qrKT6pVES5oYj0FD6bzQBw", "text": "It was a nice zoo but VERY small. And I mean extremely small. I've been to free zoos that have more to offer. You could walk through that zoo in 5 minutes if you continues through at a consistent pace. Not many animals and they missed out on some really cool animals. Not worth the price in my opinion.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jNhxQHQ4KZYrUjrL7BTuLQ", "review_id": "7BZQVCerbsn1oHUoO20pmQ", "text": "My family had a blast! The staff was very friendly and helpful. They were knowledgeable & willing to go the extra\nmile to make our day. Our daughter loved every minute. Feeding the giraffes was also a huge high point of the day! We will be back!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "hORy0O17fXiPM5g_ouY3-A", "review_id": "UgGYMt-sT6c2SgoF6hq4zQ", "text": "Who doesn't enjoy a day at the zoo! I took my boys here to just enjoy a lazy Sunday. The crowds weren't bad at all and since this weather has been amazing, the animals were out and about. Word of advice, bring in your own water and snacks because they can be a bit pricey there. The camel rides are fun for children and the tickets are only 5 bucks per person! This is a very clean and well kept zoo, you'll enjoy seeing tons of animals from all over the world. Overall, this was a very fun experience!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tHbSFr21Q0Ig9ioHFag3qw", "review_id": "BxcJbnMQZRbM0TScAQCRXw", "text": "People who give the Phoenix Zoo 5 stars have never been to a world class zoo like San Diego.  If you have kids this is a great place to take them since there are  a lot of things for them to do.  For adults, not much to see and the zoo itself is small.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ZWdsr06AvPgDzahZQ7hd2g", "review_id": "pqr4pA9xSfK6pv_9UdS25g", "text": "Went to the Phoenix Zoo a couple of days ago and had a good time. I hadn't been in about two years (except for Zoo Lights which is different) and a few things have been added. My fiance and I got a $2 off discount each for AAA membership which was nice. They do let you bring your own water which is great because it is $3.79 a bottle at the concession stands, ouch! We started at the Arizona Trail area which has animals from around Arizona. While this is a cool exhibit for learning about Arizona natural history, it does not wow me in the long run.\n\nThe zoo is well maintained and clean for the most part which is good. I did take off one star because the bathrooms were absolutely disgusting! I understand that this is a zoo but the utter stench coming out of the bathrooms is enough to scare a wild animal away! Bathrooms = Bad! \n\nThe majority of the animals were napping on our visit which is understandable but a little disappointing when you want to see them in action. It was really cool to see the white rhino. We caught the tail end of a tour passing through and learned that she is 43 years old and most rhino's in captivity only live to be 35 at most, so she is really beating the odds! The lions were taking a cat nap but the male lion was rolling around every once in awhile. We also learned from the tour that the female lion, Cookie, had recently had surgery and while she was recovering for two days, the male lion waited outside the door and paced the entire time she was gone. Awww... We made our way around to the spider monkey house which was pretty cool. You get to go in the cage with them and see them run and play around you. We also learned that all of the spider monkey's (13 of them) are named after Star Trek characters which I found awesome, being the nerd that I am. The orangutan exhibit is also really cool. It is pretty big and has a lot of space for them to socialize and run around. One of the orangutan's had a dixie cup with some liquid in it when we came around the corner and another one was trying to steal it from him. It was quite entertaining. It is nice that the keeper's provide them with enrichment activities.\n\nOverall this is a pretty good zoo. I would recommend bringing kids here or even if you just want to have a good day trip outside while it is still nice and not an inferno.  Return factor: 70%", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ikzyZTdFumUndn9Ch8aBzg", "review_id": "dIPwnkZNl0I3g-gHGTouXw", "text": "Had a great day at the Zoo today!  I hadn't been there for a while and we decided to just go.  Weather was perfect (mid 70's) and it was during the middle of the week.  There were a few schools there on field trips but other than that, not many people which was great!  In all my years of going to the Zoo this is my first experience where all of the animals were out and about.  It was really great.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BnM-wcB9r21SVkAqfQdYCQ", "review_id": "q4QHsItRvpBD6Sp-QOMovA", "text": "I love this place and take the kids there whenever we get the chance.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kEeIrbREnRip5AWQZe5YfQ", "review_id": "PGBDOy6CEXuPNjntR4uZ2A", "text": "Not worth it. The animals are old, often hiding behind something. Not asany exhibits as when I was a kid, with many animals, just simply missing. With many display of wiled pigs to act as fillers in now empty exhibits.  Adding to it. It is highly over priced. If this was drastic park and I was goingbto see a dinosaur, but I'm not. Food was not the best. And again, over priced. The only goid thing is the stingv rays and that just more money to see. All in all. You are beter of not going.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fbjk9jZjru5xQw5a1ESzXw", "review_id": "GF6PHO4toNn3EQhnMsKnUw", "text": "Since the last time I've been here nine years ago they've really made a lot of improvements a lot of remodels a lot of new habitats better walking spaces more the restaurants caf\u00e9s more picnic areas couple animals are missing but it's still really nice Sue special today it's a beautiful day me and my daughter came my partner was a beautiful day, The best time would to come would be the a.m. are the late evening that's when the animals are most active it's $20 adult $10 for child under 12 is free you can get a two dollar coupon from like a hotel or anything get two dollars off our fears student you get three dollars off", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gmr1F-8sjzNns30aK2nXkQ", "review_id": "-TUaunZlsxH3SkNk4zR9kg", "text": "What is not to enjoy at the zoo.  Love coming to the zoo with my family. The animals make the kids go crazy, walking the park is a great workout, and experiencing the plant life and different terrain is awesome. \n\nCheck out the farm exhibit in the back of the park. It reminds me of how I grew up in the Midwest. Let the kids pet the goats and check out the garden section. It's always good to know how and what will grow here on the desert.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qVJZnvOKfl8Uzwq_B4ktoQ", "review_id": "kXN_SnozT2NsfUS2iRuqDg", "text": "I am not usually a huge fan of the zoo, but this one was great.   The animals seem well taken care of, and their cages look like enclosures instead, which I think is really important.  \n\nI loved the set up and would definitely go back again. Loved how they integrated the natural landscaping for some of the animals (re: onyx). Go check it out!\n\nThey also have a place to pet goats! That was sweeeeeet.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bz5QuliChYtMVuEaa3tnxw", "review_id": "FOsgK1bSRCuPG_mM8mVyiw", "text": "PLEASE clearly post senior rates on admission booth signs. Please enlarge the big cats exhibits. Well planned landscaping for shade!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TTP7l5g4QUVCpQZ9NTAWqw", "review_id": "lvkydh_wb-4ik9cHPnfI8A", "text": "I had an OK time at the Phoenix Zoo today. My biggest complaint is not necessarily the zoos fault.... but it sucks that its so warm/hot here that all of the animals sleep, and/or are inactive during the day, so it's rather boring to see exhibit after exhibit of sleeping non active animals. \n\nThe grounds are beautiful. The \"add-ons\" are pretty reasonable price wise. Zip lining is $10, camel ride is $5 per person, and the paddle boats are $10 for 20 minutes. All in all pretty fair. \n\nI can't say I left with a really \"favorite\" attraction...which is sad. Usually I do. \n\nHotdogs are $6. Not much else to eat (that I saw).", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cpwwB2vy0WBqlrxxxVl8zQ", "review_id": "3RWYvHQvcmvBXPO4VKwhhw", "text": "Really nice zoo. We were there for a wedding at the Desert Tents. What a magical location! The staff was great and it was gorgeous. There is a large fire pit in the middle and 5(?) tents. The bride and groom had one for music, one for cocktails, one for board games for the kids - very cool. There were all kinds of white Christmas lights all over the site. It was truly beautiful. We had about an hour to check out the zoo before the wedding started. It's a smaller zoo, but nice, well kept facilities and the animals looked to be happy and in good shape.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-R971rincyVP7Nlt3k56hQ", "review_id": "WBT9_K1fMxBXkMVsm329yA", "text": "Very clean and spaced our. Walking around this place with my 2 year old in toe was a nice way to get him tired out while looking at some cool animals.\nUnfortunately we went in the middle of the day and it was fairly hot so most the animals were asleep :( the camel ride was awesome and they have a carrousel, both for decent prices. \nWould love to come back early in the morning when the animals are more active.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fIvDzLhs-cXbTKWp8P3eIA", "review_id": "VCIj6kGOuQErU2Si29sxAg", "text": "I'm not a fan of zoos. Seeing the animals confined saddens me. Last week I had family in town and this is where they wanted to go. This zoo was surprisingly okay. Most of the animals had plenty of space to roam free, that is the animals that we saw. I didn't like the camel exhibit. They were tied up waiting for a kid that wanted a ride on a camel.\n\nI won't go again, but it is a good place to walk around and get some fresh air.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wM32gNcp_GtJypM7iZKIcg", "review_id": "MI6ZWespJrfv6u_LRkXukg", "text": "One of the best presents I got was a zoo membership. I have always loved the Phoenix Zoo for their conservation efforts, helping save animals from extinction, and making constant improvements on the facilities for both their animals and their guests. \nA.A. Milne once wrote, \"\"There are some people who begin the Zoo at the beginning, called WAYIN, and walk as quickly as they can past every cage until they get to the one called WAYOUT, but the nicest people go straight to the animal they love the most, and stay there.\"\nOnce you've walked through the Phoenix Zoo, you'll feel the same way as you find your favorite animals you just have to visit over and over again. The membership is worth it, because you can't just visit once. \nIf you can, try to take advantage of the early member hours during the warmer months. This way, you won't tire out as fast and you can see the animals when they are out and about.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "vUWfWfGW6L_DVKHk6I5YYQ", "review_id": "KmVoQbo_ksACmebcDSv11Q", "text": "It has promise, but could be so much better. So much better.\n\nThe time I visited, there were way too many animals unavailable, too many obnoxious, unruly children (raise the price of admission, maybe?), and (some) employees apparently left a lot of their motivation to actually work at home, on their outstretched, unnaturally stiffened tube sock. \n\nHighlights:\n\nGiraffe feeding \nFor a nominal fee (5$ when I was there), one can feed these lovable, majestic creatures two biscuits, which are provided. Additionally, the personable staff at this section will tell you the whole life history of the particular animal you have fed. These animals -- giraffes and zoo staff at this section -- are among the best and top of class of any zoos I have visited thus far.\n\nMonkey walk\nFor free, one can go inside an enclosure where small monkeys are running, swinging, and otherwise monkeying around.  \n\nStingray petting \nFor a nominal fee (I cannot recall), one can get up close and personal (as close as Mandalay Bay's Shark Reef allows) and even pet/feed/whatever the stingrays. Seems like a highlight, although I would not know, since the staff at the pay booth refused to do their jobs because it was ten or fifteen minutes before closing. Did not realise it required arriving an hour early just to purchase an admission ticket to a small section. Note to Phoenix Zoo: Fire everyone at the stingray exhibit working the admission booth.\n\nWolves \nThe Phoenix Zoo has wolves. Some other zoos have them as well, but there they are used exclusively as companion animals to cheetahs and thus are not on exhibit to the regular paying patrons. In Phoenix, they have a relatively large enclosure which gives them room to run around, although the downside is that it affords them plenty of opportunity to find hiding places.\n\nOn an additional editorial note, I have to congratulate the Phoenix Zoo for their efforts on animal conservation. I read somewhere sometime ago that they took an endangered species -- on the verge of extinction -- and, successfully bred them to the point of being able to reintroduce them into the wild. I think this zoo has been around since the 1960s, so okay -- cool.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E7zfZKe_SWNjE5D04mPEng", "review_id": "ngf2gsvrRos-dofyfHpiAQ", "text": "Very poorly kept, poor selection of animals, all of which looked miserable and very dirty. There was not a single exhibit that I thought was well maintained with happy animals. The ground squirrels living near the zoo were more fun to watch than the actual animals in the zoo. They also make you pay extra for anything extra.  A regular ticket doesn't include much except walking around.  They would charge you extra to sneeze if they could.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_TS3aQ5wSe_JEjOjXe3WJg", "review_id": "xJyLeqev3wH_MD-QJg5a9g", "text": "Good fun for the family. I'm from Chicago and this zoo isn't as big as the one I'm used to, but I liked it better that way. We were able to see everything available without having to spend the whole entire day there. It was a lot easier for the kids! Feeding the giraffes was the best part. The monkeys jumping around right above your head was pretty amazing as well!! Overall, it was totally worth it. We had a lot of fun!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Rg4gzsz3w00vRlIOXcGUIA", "review_id": "iu_BuKgeoatcBFJj3ffqDQ", "text": "We love the Zoo. It's in Papago Park, which is one of the coolest areas around Phoenix. If you'r planning to go more than once in a year, it's worth it to get the membership. The zoo has the basics like flamingos, bears, zebras, giraffes, orangutans, rhinos, tigers, etc.... you can feed the giraffes, ride a camel, and walk under the monkeys in a special enclosure.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K2zYpvOUnthFVINtSbLNCA", "review_id": "_nPSn3BIPh_woupJSb4wMA", "text": "Phoenix Zoo employee Brandon (white male in his 20s). who was working the front gate called me a Dick. \n\nYou are not gonna believe this, I'm still in shock. Worst interaction with any employee ever. \nMy mother was visiting here from out of town and we decided to take my 2 1/2 year old my mom and myself to the Phoenix Zoo today.\nWe got there at noon and purchase the Wild Ride bands.  We spent all day at the zoo and were exhausted at the end of the day. It was 5PM and the zoo was closing so we were making our way to the exit. I had my 2 1/2 yr old daughter in a wagon and had pulled her around the zoo, I've been to the zoo several times and know that they want most traffic to exit through the gift shop but I didn't want to lug around my wagon into the gift shop, instead I preferred to exit through the entrance so I made my way towards the entrance to exit.  There was one young guy standing right in the middle of the gates and he said to me are you looking for the exit and I said well I want to exit here instead of going through the gift shop because I don't want to roll this wagon through there and he responded sorry you have to this is not an exit. I wasn't turning around though so I kept walking toward the left side of the gate, he was still standing in the middle of the section and said you can't exit here and I said, well listen this gate here opens can you just open it? (I waited for him to come over and offer to help but he stood fast where he was and said no)\nWhen I realized he wasn't going to accommodate I started to work the latch and I said it opens this way right (pulling instead if pushing)? he says No, then I pushed and it opened and he said it opens that way.\n(At this point I wasn't mad, just wanted to leave). As I opened the gate and rolled through I said I am not going through the gift shop with my daughter and this wagon, when you have kids you'll understand, to which he replied; \"maybe you should learn how to say no.\" I stopped in my tracks and turned to him (still leaning against the turn style) and I said \"Maybe you should mind your own business.\" Then I turned around again and heard; \"maybe you shouldn't be such a Dick.\" WOW I was really speechless that an employee would say something like that in front of my child!!!! Of course physical contact is out of the question so I said \"do you like working here because today's your last day buddy.\"\nHe looked and rolled his eyes, I said get your manager out here right now and he said \"No.\" So I noticed his radio was sitting on the gate right in front if him so I walked up to grab it and he said oh no and took it. I turned around looking for someone and no one was there so I started to call the zoo on my cell phone and just then an employee was walking in the office and I waved her down from the outside she came out and I explained what just happened and the she said OK hold on and went back in to return moments later with a supervisor, I didn't catch her name but she came out and shook my hand and introduced herself. \nI explained what just happened and she looked at the employee and waited for his response.  He said I walked up and asked for him to open the gate and then I just opened the gate and walked out. He totally denied everything after that and didn't admit anything! Crazy right?!\nI've gotta say in hindsight this supervisor didn't handle this effectively. The first thing she started to explain to me was their gate/exit policy saying how they do ask all guests to exit thru the gift shop and that the only reason the entrance gate is open is because of the fire code...I kind of interrupted her and said \"you don't have to explain that to me...\" Then just asked what's your policy if a guest insists on exiting here are you required to allow it and she said yes. OK then that's end of story this guy did nothing and was very inappropriate and she said \"well this is a he said she said and we will have a talk with him. \"\nWhen I got home I told my wife what happened and she was furious, she said you paid to have a good experience there and an employer was not only rude to you for no reason but used bad language in front of your child and no one apologized to you or offered you anything. What kind of experience is that???\nSo I decided that first I need to notate what happened so I don't forget, second I am going to place a call tomorrow to the park manager and discuss what took place.\nI was real exhausted today and just wanted to leave and didn't take the time to think about how I should of handled this.\n\nUpdate to this review:\nI called the Zoo Tuesday morning and left a message for Jennifer which is Janelles supervisor but she never called me back, so I called the zoo Wed and asked for Jannelles boss Bonnie and left her a msg in the AM and no one called back. If I hear something I will update this review.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gvkdSVxPIbpHA1-uMAKjQg", "review_id": "-C6rPcBZDhUaEr-bOosE7A", "text": "I love going to the zoo in Phoenix zoo is really good make sure you don't leave without feeding the stingrays it's an awesome experience", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6UbR0mxBXLeuI4PQijsT1w", "review_id": "AZSln-jkiaF4RJAEGXEHzg", "text": "This Zoo is very fun, and they seem to be adding things or redoing things in the last few years. We really like the petting zoo, as my kids like the hands on stuff. We usually just go for a few hours and then come home to eat meals/take naps. I'd say we go a couple times a year, so our Pogo Passes work perfect, as they get us in twice for free. Two adult tickets cost $40, and with a pogo pass costing $40, it pays for itself and then the rest of the stuff is free. If you haven't checked out Pogo Pass do it! Use promo code TAKE60OFF and get into the Phoenix Zoo for free twice a year~!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DrWLhrK8WMZf7Jb-Oqc7ww", "review_id": "j5SKJWA-nH_iJGjZHfOZGg", "text": "This is a pretty decent zoo, not the best of course, but if you go at the right time, it will be pretty empty and you will end up seeing the same people throughout your three-hour stay or so in the place. Highlights include:\n- Monkey Village \n- Giraffe Overlook\n- Orangutan area\n- and for me all the Vultures that were scattered in different areas.\n-Giant anteater\n\nOf course, you could complain about things, like the Bear they have is an Andean Bear, a tiny guy. Where is the Grizzly? I'm sure some of this has to do with the desert and heat and that also affected the visit as about four or five displays were missing their occupants due to weather and others were in their cages, while dudes were sweeping up. How about sweeping the cage when there are no visitors. \n\nanyway, every visit will probably be different. Some animals were out sick and the javalina and wolf and wild dogs were nowhere. A good majority of the rest, including the lion, tiger and jaguar were sleeping and the two cheetah's died and haven't been replaced. \n\nThere were enough animals out though to keep me happy, but the park has a bunch of nooks and crannies, so check the map to make sure you haven't missed anything. \n\nOh yeah, new record price for a bottle of Aquafina...$3.59. It's only 3 bucks if you use the vending machine though!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "K2zYpvOUnthFVINtSbLNCA", "review_id": "aJphe984yPYcVF5ektXInA", "text": "I have received a letter from the zoo apologizing (and a refund) for the rude employee. I am not satisfied in that I felt like I wasn't believed that the employee used derogatory remarks in front of my child but I will never return to this Zoo again, will tell everyone the experience I had let people know that if you have children then going to the Phoenix Zoo is not a great idea since you might be called a bad name in front of young ones.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-h_ySaIe2afSu60l3Hld7w", "review_id": "6qmZgBdFUDvqKkeoXhaCug", "text": "WE have a family membership here and it is worth every penny.  The stingray exhibit is worth the money.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZC49A1K-if7KP8VJXoqELQ", "review_id": "H_cmkBIXL4nIB5Wg2amcjw", "text": "Joined the Zoo for the third time.  It's the best deal and come fall we'll be back several times. \n\nThis Zoo is so large it's best to pick a side and see the other side next time but then you risk missing the lions and tigers on the North side of the zoo.....decisions decisions!  Wear your walking shoes for sure and try the train for a full loop.\n\nNote: the orangoutangs tend to play all night and may be lazily sleeping in the the morning. Evidently on our early morning jaunt the elephant was still snoozing as well.  still fun to see them.\n\nThe zoo employees are a plethora of advice and inside information so don't hesitate to say hello and ask questions.\n\nEnjoy and thanks Phoenix Zoo!", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iMPo_LExRHHAh41kePLdNw", "review_id": "8JSjV-X21xyftEs-3t2nDQ", "text": "Just a tip...if you're going with kids in the heat, pack bathing suits and towels and hit up one of the splash pads area.", "business_id": "1Ap6ZNCvyLLKHP0wvCk9yA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Akwr-Kqif-NylJ3-EUlnWQ", "review_id": "V_RNAlBpgydMeSoWXWqoYw", "text": "Great place to live so far! \nCheapest town house to rent I could find. I got a free Ipod  when I signed the lease. Staff is super friendly and if things need to be fixed they are on top of it! they even ask if there is anything that I need ( filters etc) Quiet professionals mostly live here a few small families too!\n\nThe place is smaller but is nice inside and the kitchen is newer.. No marble counter tops but for the price is pretty friggan sweet.. The attached garage is what sold it for me :)\n\nThe neighbor hood isn't great but it is a gated place with high walls and limited access of your apartment  to the front door and attached garage with remote access and garage door opener.\n\nThe police have coffee here around during the day and night as sort of a hangout so that is a plus to me!\n\nThe Chinese Cultural Center is in the same court and the light rail is down on Washington.. perfect in between Tempe and Phoenix.\nSnuggled in between the Airport and the 202 it is a perfect center point for me in the valley\n\nIf you are looking for  great place to live and don't mind climbing stairs in your place or ice cream trucks at all hours of the day and night  then you should really check this place out!", "business_id": "tbV2PnTuo7xo1O0RVFzhdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IVandVePK1LTs7Hzg6ah0g", "review_id": "anY6OubdHBEVShmuAqpa0A", "text": "I lived here for over 4 years and can say that this is a pretty good place to live.  It has a nice, well equipped fitness center and a large pool with hot tub.  Also has a grilling area with 2 gas grills beside the pool.  Each townhome has its own garage and can hold one car (one bedroom unit) or 2 cars (2/3 bedroom unit).  Office staff is always friendly and will act immediately on most repairs or complaints.   I'd say the only challenges here are the flights of steps you have to climb in the apartments, moderate amount of noise through the walls and the electricity cost during the summer.  I HIGHLY recommend getting a unit that has North/South facing windows.  If you get a unit that faces East/West, the sun will heat up your apartment and you will be paying a much higher electric bill during the summer.  The North/South facing units avoid the summer direct sunlight and will save you money.  Other costs to keep in mind are the separate gas, water and trash fees each month.  Those are about $35-$65+ depending how much water you use.  My bill averages $35 for the utilities and $15 for the gas with 2 people and we are very conservative.  Just some numbers to keep in mind.  All in all this is a good place to be.  Very close and convenient to the airport, grocery stores, Target, etc.  Also quick access to the highways.", "business_id": "tbV2PnTuo7xo1O0RVFzhdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HShbptlV6xUx-fcqKlb8RA", "review_id": "B0Oorvw_QK3wPB45_TDpQQ", "text": "I just renewed my lease with Palazzo; however, I'm already regretting my decision. Despite what the front office will tell you, this place is not \"condo style\" and extremely noisy. I've had to listen to my inconsiderate neighbors have sex and scream at the top of their lungs throughout all hours of the day and night. I'm considering breaking the lease. \n\nThe area isn't that fantastic. There's definitely a transient community and crime is pretty standard heading south. Aside from that, the units are okay with wood floors and a tandem garage.", "business_id": "tbV2PnTuo7xo1O0RVFzhdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9GHSDxMZMQ_nbnI2xS4AjA", "review_id": "aMWUb55EzNXPQNrHanIEuA", "text": "Lived here for nine months. Rented the two bedroom because we have a lot of family that would visit. Loved it. Nice quiet place to live for young professionals. Very spacious, especially for the price. Didn't have any noise issues. We would watch tv late and never got any noise complaints from the neighbors.\n\nThe area could be better, but it is surrounded by business area, so there wasn't any noticeable riff-raff. I agree with one of the earlier reviews that mentioned the water pressure was bad, but we just got a twenty dollar shower head and that fixed the issue. Other people complained about the management and we really didn't have any issues, so we didn't need to work with management too often. Whenever we had issues we would put in a work order it would be fixed quickly.\n\nSome of the negatives were:\n\n- there was supposed to be a movie theater that they were upgrading, this was under construction the whole time we lived there. don't really know how much we would've used it anyways.\n\n-  the gym definitely does the job for an apartment gym. My gripe with the gym is that a lot of young kids would go in there and play. Can't blame the kids, I am sure it was fun for them, but they should enforce the rule better against unsupervised children in the gym if there even is one.\n\n- Bathrooms: It is a weird setup. Apparently the three bedroom has a half bath downstairs, but the one and two bedroom have both bathrooms upstairs. It is definitely better to have them up there instead of downstairs, but it could be kinda annoying to have to have your guest go upstairs to use the restroom.\n\nOverall i was happy with my experience here and would recommend this complex for a young adult looking for somewhere to live.", "business_id": "tbV2PnTuo7xo1O0RVFzhdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VCtZgkAtlXIkMYM8olySQw", "review_id": "owOFkr0TV3rek8KWxBvmyA", "text": "Update November 2013\n\nHad my Kindle STOLEN from their mailroom.  Amazon replaced it, but the office initially wasn't helpful in trying to find it, or admitting that it was even their fault.  In fact the property manager got snarky with me and stated they are not responsible for any lost or stolen mail.  Gee thanks, so I guess that means you can't help me look for it either.  As proof I offered up the fact that UPS had a signature on file for the delivery from the office manager.  I even called and talked to the guy who delivered it and he remembered dropping it off b/c it was one of those black Kindle boxes.  \n\nAfter all was said and done they said they'd leave the door to the mail room close and lock it.  I went in this past weekend, saw the mail room door wide open with not a person in sight.  Again, it's impressive how incompetent these people are.\n\n----------------\nInitial review August 2013\n\nThey can't get their act together.  Moved in in May and there were many issues with the apartment (dishwasher had rusty wracks, ice maker didn't work, carpets were not properly cleaned, dryer timer didn't work, the disposal was broken, the garage door open was broken, etc.).  It took several rounds of complaining to even get them to come out and look and even more rounds of follow up to get them to complete it.  It's September and the ice maker is STILL broken.  It's incredible how terrible they are!  I am actually astounded they could be this bad at their jobs.  I am ticked off enough that I logged on to write a bad review and I am typically a very understand and sympathetic person, but this is ridiculous.  We were also welcomed to a nice ANT problem the day we moved in.  I had called several weeks before we moved in and asked them to spray for critters.  Obviously that never happened either.\n\nI also didn't appreciate the fact that they list GARAGE space in their square footage stats.  Something they LIED (intentionally or no, they should know what the square footage is in their units... that makes them either liars or incompetent and you should not tolerate either) about to my wife before we leased it and didn't discover until after it was too late (I had to move in sight unseen because we relocated from across the country and my wife was the only one who could see it in person at the time).\n\nI've also had to call the cops for a domestic disturbance for someone in the complex... you can't always help or predict that, but it's the first time I've ever had to do that and I lived in downtown Chicago for 6 years before I moved here.\n\nMy advice, spend your hard earned money elsewhere, this place is laughably terrible.", "business_id": "tbV2PnTuo7xo1O0RVFzhdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gUHZ9mPIT2rSi9pnq7j1Wg", "review_id": "puHHc8kiCtuNepU2cXhBUQ", "text": "We moved here in early December.  There were numerous issues with our place, but the office and maintenance staff have been very responsive and courteous.  We use the gym nearly every day and are super happy to have that.  Maybe we're lucky, but our neighbors on both sides are generally quiet, aside from occasional late-night music on the weekends.  Most people who live here seem like young professional types.  We like the area, as it's close to the \"Chinese Cultural Center\", Pueblo Grande Museum, Desert Botanical Garden, zoo, light rail (which takes you into both downtown Phoenix and Tempe), and airport.  It does get a little sketchy going west on Van Buren, but we've always lived in mixed urban areas like this and don't mind.  So far, so good!", "business_id": "tbV2PnTuo7xo1O0RVFzhdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4NpMv5AVZF2eBFFnWGkwfg", "review_id": "C8mW7WNvG2P1e0jVyJSHzg", "text": "Best decision I made was moving OUT of this place! Before I moved in the complex was managed by Greystar then switched over to Alliance. The morning I was scheduled to move in, the people working the front office had no idea what keys to give me and after I told them I had to leave to meet the movers they agreed to give them to my brother- which they did but without checking his ID to make sure he was the person they were supposed to give them to. \n\nThe complex grounds and the surrounding areas where people walk their dogs always has dog feces and there seems to be a shortage of doggy bags the majority of the week. The security gates stay broken like they have given up on trying to fix them. The drive in gates and clickers are questionable as to when they they work- the last months of my lease after trying to get a clicker that worked from the main office several times, I gave up on having a functioning one. The complex itself has a high turn over with people leaving in the middle of the night- there would be drunk people who don't live at the complex hanging out by the pool mooching off residents- police rolled through on more then one occasion- weekends were debatable on if you would be woken up at 3 am by people vomiting in their driveway- questionable as to if there are any background checks that got one on potential residents. \n\nThey say they are pet friendly but only in the sense they use it to charge you as much as possible. Make sure you don't have ANY stain of any type on your carpet because if you do they will replace all the carpet in the unit on your expense at move out. At inspection, I was told the carpet in the guest bedroom would be replaced but ended up getting a bill for ALL the carpet in the unit. If you can have someone with you during your walk through, do it- that way you'll have a witness who can support you if they try to charge you for stuff other than what they told you during the inspection.\n\nMake sure you know your lease- I had signed a short lease and upon verifying my move out date, discovered they had me down for a lease almost 6 months longer then what I signed up for. Also be aware that they will jack up your rent when it comes to renewing- I knew many people that left because they could no longer afford the constant increases. \n\nThe place I live at now is managed by Greystar and I can tell the difference. My new place is much bigger then Palazzo but the grounds are well kept, little noise, there is a constant presence of maintenance staff and the management team, I pay less for rent and enjoy little things like secure property gates, a mail box that you can actually drop mail off in, and staff that follows up and follows through. Palazzo is mediocre at best- if you look around, you can find places that offer the same and more amenities with better quality.", "business_id": "tbV2PnTuo7xo1O0RVFzhdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y9YW-BpDACEGytpX3NaeRw", "review_id": "ulJhtlOi0vCpNlAaABVKqw", "text": "This place is okay for the right price.  I stay here on a corp rate between $150 - $190 a night depending on the season/time of year.  It's got a good club lounge with solid options.  The location is a bit strange because it really is in the middle of no where and all around you are chain restaurants heading north.  But the rooms are pretty big and beds are comfy.  I do have to admit that anything over the corp rate would be stretching it.", "business_id": "_yGo2ubkwQPXcKrdcURSNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "aPQuGzqs4D8my3K0vXjb8Q", "review_id": "e1mwUdZ3S255JPhLwqPYog", "text": "If you want to stay right at the airport and you're a slave to the Marriott Rewards program, this is where you stay. I paid $180 a night which I thought was high for what you get. A penny more would have felt like a travesty. The room was comfortable. The bed was great. The flat-panel TV appreciated. \n\nDidn't understand why there was not even a chair on the balcony. Even looking at the freeway, it would have been nice to be able to sit out there. \n\nI like the lobby bar. Friendly employees and chatty guests. \n\nI usually stay at the Residence Inn in Scottsdale which is cheaper and closer to great entertainment and will probably go back to doing that but if you need to be by the airport, this isn't a bad choice.", "business_id": "_yGo2ubkwQPXcKrdcURSNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cNU3hw0Gvm2iNGOOvrhWMg", "review_id": "ekJY9DySGtan7GWaEkWUWA", "text": "If you just need a full service hotel to sleep in, this one works. I normally do not have a car while staying here, so I have a choice of eating in their terrible restaurant or taking a 20 minute cab ride out and back. The fitness room is nice, stocked with fresh fruit and water. The pool is big enough to swim laps (maybe 25 m??), but too warm in the summer. The concierge room is well kept. One of the most sterile marriotts I've ever stayed in as well as serving some of the worst coffee.", "business_id": "_yGo2ubkwQPXcKrdcURSNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "HmUV-wqkppdCSy5mXDQRGQ", "review_id": "V3CYqxQY5hdtDbkZl70Owg", "text": "I was here for 18 nights. I stayed in room 509 and it was very roomie. There was a desk, couch, coffee table, etc. I had a nice view of the front of the hotel. No direct sunlight though...bummer. \n\nThey have a business center that is run by a 3rd party. Color printing is a plus but when the computers are down it can be somewhat frustrating. The front desk will print some items for you (using printme.com) but their laser printer is set to a low print quality so it wasn't worth doing.  \n\nThere are some really nice people who work there. Jonna ( the bartender) and the bell guys. The front desk people...I don't remember their names but the younger latina and latino guy were extremely helpful and responsive.  \n\nThe people who I didn't like: The older Indian guy who worked nights seemed to be extremely lazy...It was a weekend and I wanted some water and he said he didn't have access to the backroom where they keep their bottled water but guess what...when I asked a couple of nights later, they front desk person had access to the back room.  I think he was just lazy.\n\nThere's also a few other people, 2 to be exact, that work late and are just not that nice nor that helpful.  I needed some packing tape to use on my clipboard. I usually ask the bellman (who's desk is like 50ft away) but he was not there.  So rather than snooping around his area I wanted to ask the front desk people. The blonde, heavy set woman, said I should wait for the bellman but this was really late at night and after waiting for a few minutes I told her that I knew where the tape was and she cut me off saying she couldn't allow me to go through those drawers...fair enough...but how bout you taking your fat ass around the counter and getting it for me????????  sorry, if my thoughts (of course I didn't say this) sound rude but come on, you're in customer service....what got me more mad is that the next day I the same situation happened, I needed more tape but the nice latino front desk guy told me I could get it myself. He wasn't on a power trip like the fat blond lady from the night before.  \n\nOk, other than those mean front desk people, everything was fine.  \n\nThe latina who worked the front desk was realy nice. She recommended some nice restaurants and was very personable. She always greeted me with a smile and was just so nice.", "business_id": "_yGo2ubkwQPXcKrdcURSNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hw9irUmYqNe5zSW1V1ybbw", "review_id": "RGrPbp37oY4Ua1m8YBHPYQ", "text": "Marriott's beds are always the most comfortable out of all the hotels I've stayed. I would not recommend Marriott Phoenix Airport for an extended (more than a week) stay, though. All in all, the hotel is nice, and the staff is probably the friendliest I have dealt with in a long time. \n\nThere is no free WiFi, and you'd think that a chain like Marriott would provide it for free. There are no refrigerators or microwave ovens in the rooms, either.", "business_id": "_yGo2ubkwQPXcKrdcURSNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UWnVNJfr6TR-HF5Rz-dYMg", "review_id": "oryHCK6YF3kZXS0DHoUOBQ", "text": "Staff is great workout facility is clean and relatively big, but it concerns me a bit room service trays are in the hall from last night", "business_id": "_yGo2ubkwQPXcKrdcURSNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sB_zM_9P6pJJWbxRUX9Vfg", "review_id": "dA-ksXPmAEbl2H4NuM0doQ", "text": "Good meeting rooms and attentive staff for our 20 person event.  Centrally located off the highway and free parking.  Granted, some of the Phoenix traffic can be rough.  The banquet captain had everything set up for our event by 8:00 pm the night before.  Food and coffee was ready to go when our first participant showed up.  \n\nBasically, I could focus on my job at hand and not have to chase down the little things, like is there sugar for the coffee?  \n\nI like both the Marriott and the Hyatt Place close to the Phoenix airport.  I would have an event at either again.  Wouldn't second guess the Marriott.", "business_id": "_yGo2ubkwQPXcKrdcURSNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "i8KMQX7nekLSCzb_DVb6yA", "review_id": "6fOpWmmNaDOUh0B4TJloFQ", "text": "I've been to a few business meetings here and have been pretty pleased with it as a meeting spot in general. Food is decent, and the airport shuttle makes it super convenient for those of us on quick day trips. The facilities are in decent shape, and staff is nice.", "business_id": "_yGo2ubkwQPXcKrdcURSNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vKGekmEAKAQps69Di7VvIQ", "review_id": "OcScu0S3Mi8ve6sO1vyroQ", "text": "If you like extremely hot hotel rooms, bad customer service, and being charged twice for a stay, then this is the hotel for you. The room literally was 77 degrees when I arrived, and 82 degrees when I awoke. I had the AC set to 60...the room was so hot, I was supposed to stay two days, but checked out early because of how miserable my sleep was. Do you think they only charged me for one night, nope, still got charged for two. When I called to get this rectified, they told me it would take a while for somebody to get back to me in order to fix the situation and put me right into somebody's voice mail...the reality is, I shouldn't have even been charged for one night because I wasn't able to sleep in this nightmare hotel.", "business_id": "_yGo2ubkwQPXcKrdcURSNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M8Padhotp8mDiFLEGNg9rg", "review_id": "_2k2zvLjysvM0GC-Ko5Bqg", "text": "wonderfully clean hotel. Great view of Camelback Mountain from our room. Stay here and you won't be dissapointed!", "business_id": "_yGo2ubkwQPXcKrdcURSNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WYvvzZ1MW9iwzT1TcxVopg", "review_id": "xrearCaUp2VP-NLUwaQyrQ", "text": "A high class, very comfortable business hotel but expensive.  Business hotels are a genre of their own.  I stayed here for a one-day meeting in Phoenix.  The service was impeccable - very first class for an airport hotel.  I actually got \"annoyed\" at how incredibly helpful and friendly the staff was (just kidding).  That said, this hotel is very expensive in my view for Phoenix plus you have to pay for Internet.  Our group commented on how bizarre it is that you stay at La Quinta for $85 a night and get free Internet; stay at a fancy hotel like this one, and you pay $265 and pay another $15 for Internet.  I heard the fitness facility was nice; and a free aiport shuttle which helps on the overpriced nightly rate.  GREAT for business.  GREAT if someone else is paying for your room.", "business_id": "_yGo2ubkwQPXcKrdcURSNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1F6FEZGH5kwoXn3-BrhyPA", "review_id": "NMB1dvo9mbdCDmjOgR5F8g", "text": "My coworkers and I stayed at the Phoenix Airport Marriott hotel in Phoenix, Arizona in March 2012. I was sharing a room with two other female colleagues and were appalled at the service we received during our stay. We were already upset with being relocated from the Renaissance Downtown Hotel a few days prior to attending the conference and the awful customer service provided by the hotel added to our negative overall experience with the Marriott franchise. \n\nEarly Tuesday morning, two men came pounding at our door at 2 a.m. They identified themselves as a security guard and a worker at the hotel. They stated that this was our second warning and demanded that we open the door. This was quite alarming being that we never received a first warning for anything and were sincerely concerned about our safety. \n\nWhen we called the front desk to inquire if the two men standing outside were part of the staff of the hotel and to explain to guest services that we should have received a phone call from guest services in the first place, a guest relations worker by the name of Caroline asked us if we planned to continue with the noise level and responded with an unwarranted attitude that there was laughter heard from our room and someone in the room next to us called to complain. We were taken aback by her attitude because while we would have been more than happy to bring our noise level down, we did not expect a representative from guest services to be the one to talk back or respond to us in a matter that was rude and unnecessary when all we wanted to do was to explain to her about our concerns because we did not feel safe. We were extremely alarmed by the way the hotel handled the situation because we felt like our privacy was violated and our safety was jeopardized by these two strangers demanding us to open the door at 2 a.m. To make matters worse, when we brought this issue to the attention of the Front Office Manager, Camille Cobos, she simply made no effort to be apologetic or explain to us why this situation occurred. She simply brushed off our concerns and nonchalantly thanked us for bringing the matter to her attention.\n\nOur office and many of the administrators and faculty at our work frequently travel to various locations across the United States in our line of work. We often choose the Marriott as a top hotel choice for our stay. However, this awful experience at the Phoenix Airport Marriott hotel has made us question the quality of customer service their staff provides to their clientele.  Several of my colleagues also expressed other concerns regarding their stay at this particular Marriott as well. We wrote a letter to the Marriott corporation as well as to the hotel and we have they can take this important matter into consideration and provide positive experiences for current and future Marriott guests as we would not want them to have the same experience as we did. There has not been a response from any Marriott representatives so far since we sent in the letter early March.", "business_id": "_yGo2ubkwQPXcKrdcURSNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1F6FEZGH5kwoXn3-BrhyPA", "review_id": "4yATvnuMMBPn0spGTGMhwA", "text": "I wanted to give everyone an update from the last review I wrote about the Phoenix Airport Marriott experience. So, the General Manager, Jeff Bhatti, replied to the letter that me and my colleagues sent to them about their associate interaction and they basically told us that they received the letter, apologized for any inconvenience.\n\nHe also wrote in the letter:\n\n\"It is our objective to provide each and ever guest a comfortable stay with utmost respect and privacy. Your comments play a critical role in our success and progress. I appreciate the time you took to bring it to my attention. Based on you comments, I have shared my concerns with the staff and emphasized review of our training and procedures. We shall implement and improve any steps needed to ensure that our guests have a positive experience at the hotel. We are grateful for having had many opportunities over several of past years to successfully take care of hospitality needs of our guests while in Phoenix area. We look forward to continue with such relationship and will do our very best to prove our commitment to our objective.\"\n\nWhen we read that letter, we just looked at each other like that was just BS and were not satisfied by the half ass letter we received from the General Manager. First of all, there were spelling errors in the letter, and second of all, for them to say that they provide each and every guest a comfortable stay with the utmost respect and privacy. The two words he used, \"RESPECT\" and \"PRIVACY\" were two elements that the Phoenix Airport Marriott hotel did not demonstrate to us during our time at their hotel. The guest relations worker did not show us RESPECT when she was talking back at us and asking if we planned to make any more noise after I expressed my concern about her sending strange men up to our room w/out any warning or notice to bring down the noise level (which there weren't any, we were just talking in our room. \n\nThere were no music on, no tv on, no blow dryer on, we were just talking our normal tones but I don't know if the walls are just SUPER thin or what but regardless, we should have received a phone call from them in the first place.). For her to say \"So you plan to make more noise next time?\" I wanted to be like \"No B****, I'm not! Stop being so fresh with me because I wasn't even trying to say that!! I was just bringing up my concern that there were two large men standing outside telling us it is our second warning and to OPEN the door when we haven't even received the FIRST warning in the first place!! Now, THAT is wrong and that is a violation of our PRIVACY!! Additionally, my friend told me that when we got into the hotel room, she noticed that those two men .. the SAME men that asked us to open the door, were checking us out at the hotel lobby. They were looking at us up and down which creeped out my friend. Since, we have 3 young ladies staying in the room, WHY THE HELL WOULD WE OPEN THE DOOR to TWO STRANGERS who were checking us out and Open the door for them?! We aren't even sure if they are hotel security. But regardless, the hotel did not make us feel SAFE or COMFORTABLE at all and again, me and my colleagues are extremely disappointed in how the management has handled our concerns.\n\nBasically, the letter that was sent to us was BS BS BS! Our company will never stay at their hotel again and I will make sure to spread the word to all our friends and family because when I do inform them about our horrible experience, they are absolutely appalled that the hotel made no efforts in making up the experience for us in any way. The \"thank you for bringing this up to our attention\" is BS to us and we will make sure that everyone who is looking for a hotel in Phoenix will never come to this establishment again. \n\nThank you for letter but we would rather give our business to another hotel that actually cares about their reputation and their guests!", "business_id": "_yGo2ubkwQPXcKrdcURSNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TSbXZv1Xq81tReSucYJ56w", "review_id": "HdfwMxKMQuAuOm4zCGTxZg", "text": "It is May people! To have a swimming pool in Phoenix Arizona look as dilapidated as this is unacceptable. I went out to the pool for 5 minutes and turned right back around. \nThe room is like any other Marriott room, awesome bed and pillows, as usual. Room service food was very good and prompt.", "business_id": "_yGo2ubkwQPXcKrdcURSNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p7dvahRPZIWL7T6pFA_0dg", "review_id": "938pxS4W-QfD_rBWgKHSCg", "text": "ONE STAR FOR THE MARRIOTT SHUFFLE to airport.\n\nYou might be left stranded at the airport if you depend on the Marriott Shuffle.\n\nFantastic in almost every way for the business traveler with the Monday through Friday Freebie Room and other perks. The BIG Problem in the past has been the Marriott Shuttle to the airport. You might notice a large community across the street and they hop the shuttle for rides to the airport to and back. I've seen them run across the street and HOP ON. It's not a problem getting to the airport but coming back the shuttle doesn't come back to pick you up. I can't say why since I don't know what really happens  either the bus doesn't come or they pick up the people that HOP ON?  All I know is that after this happened once we were told it was a fluke. Then it happened a second time and we were told it would never happen again. THEN IT HAPPENED A THIRD TIME to us and we had to again call a taxi to pick us up even thought the Marriott Shuffle was supposedly on it's way after several calls and waiting approximately an hour.\n\nI couldn't give one star because everything else about this Marriott is Good Enough and do stay here for a night when I have a very early flight.\n\nI do note it's possible they worked on this problem since but I doubt it.\n\nWe don't trust or use the Marriott Shuffle Bus.", "business_id": "_yGo2ubkwQPXcKrdcURSNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qK_o6Chm8VakPzeMCurtWA", "review_id": "74edykYo47tU9zThAbicCw", "text": "Great service and friendly staff.", "business_id": "_yGo2ubkwQPXcKrdcURSNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fQIhLq-j8eeYkxiyytn2HQ", "review_id": "zNcuSRbyRU4FsckAavIfDQ", "text": "One thing about flying all over the US for business is experiencing a multitude of different hotels. \n\nThis Marriott faired lower in quality than a lot of the other Marriott locations I've been to. \n\nThe lobby and restaurant were legit and the staff are very courteous. What really turned me off was the over-powering stench of clorox and ammonia within the hallways. Sure, that's to be expected, thanks for keeping things clean! But holy cow...my nose literally caught on fire the closer to the end of the hall I got.\n\nThe pool looked meh. The hot tub wasn't hot and I had a hell of a time trying to find the jet button without any success.", "business_id": "_yGo2ubkwQPXcKrdcURSNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Yj_zsi9IKrahvt1vxtqAhw", "review_id": "tNoBjKNt882-8upVf6uapQ", "text": "Clean, well run, organized staff.  Rooms are pretty typical of Marriott hotels.  As a platinum member, they do provide upgrades to a little larger rooms.  However, I consistently miss the concierge floor and need to take an elevator.  Food is good and the Red Rim Bistro staff is fantastic.  This is a good hotel if you're staying for a day or two on business and don't expect to see much of Phoenix (there's really nothing nearby except the Asian square...there are  few good restaurants there for dim sum).   Overall a good Marriott, but again, average as hotels go.  Exercise room leaves a lot to be desired.", "business_id": "_yGo2ubkwQPXcKrdcURSNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EzLd3QZNpRaqiuHvJoySWw", "review_id": "xHJJ_XDmszkzePWtiBDRZQ", "text": "I stay here when traveling here for work and I have an early flight out, as our office is in Scottsdale.  Very nice hotel for an airport hotel.  Good service, clean and comfy rooms.  One time I didn't have any hot water, but every other time has been fine.  Very traditional full service Marriott.", "business_id": "_yGo2ubkwQPXcKrdcURSNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F5Cm8am8Y0hlE1JVdQgPTA", "review_id": "a3SBf1EXsGaC_wrDhGH4-Q", "text": "In need of updating.  Very 1983.", "business_id": "_yGo2ubkwQPXcKrdcURSNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vQ1JTexy3LBmnSxCbn-R6w", "review_id": "GTgudJDJTxbyQucR17uWsQ", "text": "Truly one of the best experiences I have had upon check in!!! Both Jay, the shuttle driver and bellman and Walt, the front desk representative were friendly, professional and very courteous! They both made my late night arrival much more pleasant!!! Exceptional service all around!! Thank you!", "business_id": "_yGo2ubkwQPXcKrdcURSNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_iUJOb9V4Y6k7GqoSkpVkw", "review_id": "z6bJap3foBI2nHQhg6wZKg", "text": "Sky Harbor rocks, never a problem here!  In & Out and through security, clean, nice, and large.", "business_id": "_yGo2ubkwQPXcKrdcURSNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xU0Z7gKPCG4cSi4n9mYjPQ", "review_id": "Phz1UszR-gLFUZdqur5KYA", "text": "Great place for conference. The staff was helpful in getting us to the conference room.", "business_id": "_yGo2ubkwQPXcKrdcURSNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Io6sMUuFN5fUcy50qr_7yQ", "review_id": "wBxN_uWTAsWtLBnDhCnxIw", "text": "Friendly staff and convenient location to the airport is probably the only qualities keeping my score from being lower. It's an old 80's Marriott that has \"refreshed\" rooms. I'd rank it less nice than the average discount Marriott brand, so pretty bad. The staff are significantly better than average - polite and knowledgable. Using the airport shuttle is both a plus and minus since they don't give you an ETA over the phone so you stand on an island in the middle of the road for what feels like an eternity in the PHX heat. Room service? It's a 2 for the food quality and a 4.5 on the service. Don't order the Boom Boom shrimp!", "business_id": "_yGo2ubkwQPXcKrdcURSNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NqoaK7KuK20O8t5nLLgPLg", "review_id": "ru4Qv1uU7RCCAr7c4TvgCg", "text": "Went to a job fair here. Very nice place. Friendly employees and people. Well put together conference room and lots of water and snacks for everyone. There was also candy but since I have braces, I stuck with the water.\n\nThe day I was here it was very rainy so running to and from my car that day was very wet but it didn't take anything away from the experience .", "business_id": "_yGo2ubkwQPXcKrdcURSNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P1JEXoLD_E_ods0pmqgYyQ", "review_id": "QHGNUNndajQLCgTm50T9dg", "text": "The room is clean and the service prompt. My stay has been overall comfortable. In terms of the convenient proximity to the airport and the room quality, this Marriott is a solid 3.5 to 4 out of 5.\n\nWhat really earned an extra star to the 5 mark is the quality of staff here. The staff was very friendly, especially the front desk. I greatly appreciated it after having had a stressful flight to Phoenix from Boston after a few delayed flights and cancellations on the part of the airline (I won't mention their name since they're usually pretty good). The kind lady who checked me in was patient in dealing with me when I had to call my credit card company to clear a charge freeze due to traveling. She even helped me charge my dead phone with the charger at desk, which I suspect was one of the staff's, if not her own. While dealing with my own issues, there was another gentleman who was having troubles with the Marriott check-in app and was getting frustrated, but the staff patiently walked through the process with him. The quality of care and service here definitely made my trip instantly less hectic.\n\nOther notes:\n-Wifi is free in the lobby, but ethernet line-in is paid for by day in the rooms\n-There is a shuttle that travels back and forth from the Phoenix Airport to this Marriott\n-The minimum taxi fee from the Phoenix airport is $16 as of 10/22/13, which means you'll be paying a little more than the actual meter fare to get here if you do opt for taxi\n-The best way to get to Phoenix from this airport is by taxi if you don't have a car (best is to rent a car if you're planning to be moving around a bit)", "business_id": "_yGo2ubkwQPXcKrdcURSNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kSpn2i6GLdbViOWHKjfdGQ", "review_id": "UpwqizObENzAs1hH_gcn_Q", "text": "Rooms are clean... but in serious need of updating. On the other hand, the staff is outstanding. Every employee we encountered had a smile and a greeting and we always felt welcome. To have such friendly attentive service was truly a treat. Close to the airport was a bonus!", "business_id": "_yGo2ubkwQPXcKrdcURSNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FdWPS7GINGsq5pc3KnWF-w", "review_id": "mrk2IpE74X7IEi99xPq5Bg", "text": "Further from the airport then you would think. The airport shuttle leaves on a 30 minute schedule but don't count on it. Called down to confirm that they were leaving at 6 am but when I got downstairs the shuttle wasn't there.  Front desk offered to call a taxi but the taxi they supposedly called didn't arrive before the 6:30 shuttle left for the airport(at around 6:38).  \n\nDon't rely on the airport shuttle to get you to your flight on time and call your own cab if you need one.  $20 to the airport via taxi.  There are closer options.", "business_id": "_yGo2ubkwQPXcKrdcURSNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZXSt6rk1sOPGUIZWQ5DFHg", "review_id": "UMh3vFVPwMYUeiL87uyDBw", "text": "My stay at this hotel was average. The room seemed clean and the bed was comfortable. Meals were overpriced, but I expect that from hotel food (I did not eat there and opted for a better and cheaper meal at a local restaurant). I was disappointed to find that wifi was not free and there was no free water in my room for the coffee maker. I generally have free wifi at Marriott hotels. The front desk staff were helpful and polite and provided me with a late checkout (2pm) free upon request. The costly wifi and lack of bottled water in the room cost is what affected my review the most., otherwise the stay was good. If the Residence or Courtyard have no availability next time I am in Phoenix I would stay here again.", "business_id": "_yGo2ubkwQPXcKrdcURSNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "aTi0NVrcPJWbN6jAsJVcAw", "review_id": "qm0QLjC-oFz5wyDYZRvj3w", "text": "Note: this is for a meal experience. \n\nA business colleague was in town and stayed at this Marriott. I dropped her off and met her for breakfast the next morning. The property is a quick on/off from the 202 and seems to have a good amount of parking. \n\nWe had breakfast in the restaurant on ground level. A breakfast buffet is available, or you may order from a menu. I had an omelet and she had French toast. Both were great and service was quick. \n\nCan't speak for the rooms and other services, but the food was pretty good.", "business_id": "_yGo2ubkwQPXcKrdcURSNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0a-ISXPjsyyNAMZfDbrKpw", "review_id": "vMRewXQZZtdQOBHAK9PylA", "text": "Yes, the reviews are right.\n\n1) Hotel needs updated\n2) Shuttle is slow, took me an hour to get to the hotel because of a \"shift change\".  One guy was waiting at the hotel so long he missed his flight\n3) Fitness room is lacking at best", "business_id": "_yGo2ubkwQPXcKrdcURSNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TMIpGJ6GtINmSW-rxgW_aQ", "review_id": "ewTDWJ-4ql8JwgJy_5KsKQ", "text": "Nice grounds. Convention lunch was great, so were the service caterers. Shuttle is impeccable in my experience. It was running in less than 30 minute intervals. All hotel staff were freindly and professional.\n\nThe a/c is central and satisfactory at best. The bathroom has only one light switch, it's lit like a stadium in there. The bed was substandard, sheets were rough, pillows either too thick (throws), or too thin. The toilet paper and tissues were something you'd find in a public bathroom at a San Diego beach.\n\nFurther, wifi is not free and very slow. They offer faster connections for more $. They also charge for internet in the business center. It's nickel and dime for a $179 room where a Holiday Inn Express at $80 cheaper would offer as complimentary.\n\nLastly, the bar and restaurant could use a Feng Shui placement expert to make the spaces more comfortable. The bar is in the lobby, too open, too lit. The restaurant is reminiscent of a low level Las Vegas buffett.\n\nI wouldn't stay here again.", "business_id": "_yGo2ubkwQPXcKrdcURSNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nW7nADS_3OeEPJ-zkmwy0g", "review_id": "-cTdGqWIzomG0CYjPJJ47A", "text": "Marriott prices with Motel services-\n\nAs an airport Marriott I have a minimum expectation that the shuttle will handle a pick up within the 20 minutes stated at the front desk. Not so much here. Confirmed the shuttle should arrive in 20 minutes( it is a 6 minute drive to the airport from the hotel), and I waited and waited and waited. Only to be told to take a taxi. Could have saved me time but just telling me that in the first place. \n\nNext up, clean room is a pretty standard expectation when most are paying $200+ a night. Nope not here. Old elevator with disgusting stuff on the floor and stains on my chair in my room. Awesome. \n\nFinally, a hot shower is a pretty basic amenity. Not here this morning. Whole city block is out of water. Okay that's fine, stuff happens but when I call to inquire, at least offer a bottle of water or something to wash my hands or brush my teeth. \n\nI'm a Gold member so I had access to the concierge level. I attempted to work up there at 8 but the staff was obviously shutting down and didnt have any more hot water for my tea. \n\nSave your time and money and try another hotel.", "business_id": "_yGo2ubkwQPXcKrdcURSNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0grN-z7ah_vqotN24HClkA", "review_id": "6nbFJK31dEkfDfge1M0Kjw", "text": "Its a Marriott. I am a fan of the brand and liked this location because its by the airport. Great people and good service. Rooms were clean and so was the hotel. Easy in and out. Give them a try. I think you will like it. I had an early flight so it was good for me.", "business_id": "_yGo2ubkwQPXcKrdcURSNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bPI5LlcIG4UyHEkkjBy_rA", "review_id": "cLhfCCnFUiD_LMYd1p4XCQ", "text": "This is one of the better Residence Inns in the country.\n1.  Overall this hotel is nicely maintained.  Built in 1999, it was remodeled a couple of years ago.\n2.  Beds are medium firm foam.   Very comfortable bedding here.  Big plus.\n3.  Food is a better than most other Residence Inns.   Tonight they had salads, vegetable platter, and wheels of different cheeses, plus brownies.\n4.  Very friendly staff...friendlier than most other hotels.\n\nHighly recommended if you have a family and/or pets.\n\nOverall rating:   4 stars in value compared to the rest in the industry.   5 stars for within the Residence Inn chain of hotels.", "business_id": "LO3uvzhh3fUtEQD3AJUxWw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-s7Kyx63XHTG2q5TozlfEg", "review_id": "SOazwcC9EwPob7FFivGjrQ", "text": "We spent four night here last week and for the most part, it was a good stay.  The location was convenient for getting around the Phoenix area.  The rooms are a good size, and clean.  The price was good.  They put out a pretty good spread for the free breakfast buffet, especially the big pot of oatmeal with sides of brown sugar, raisins and chopped pecans, although the hours could have been one hour longer.  \n\nSo why three stars?  Housekeeping took my pillowcase!  I was bummed. We drove to Phoenix, so I brought my own pillow, and it had a plain ivory pillowcase on it, and they took it.  When I reported it to the front desk, they kind of chuckled and said that they would leave a note for housekeeping.  I didn't hear from them, so as we were checking out, I asked if it had been found.  The woman checking us out looked into it and returned with a shoulder shrug, and a little \"Sorry about that\" with a smile that said, \"Oh well.\"  I know it's JUST a pillowcase, but it goes with the set at home, so I have to replace the whole set to have a matching set.  Crap.", "business_id": "LO3uvzhh3fUtEQD3AJUxWw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JS7YiwbpYPvlfM2gCG1GMQ", "review_id": "kTqLmcPaEcmBFYmwF6k9tw", "text": "I normally dont rate hotels since I stay predominately at Marriotts for my work travel (pet friendly).  This Residence Inn stood out because of the exceptionally friendly staff.  I was meeting a friend in Phoenix and debated staying at the Marriott Camelback Resort (also pet friendly) but we just opted for the Residence Inn since we didnt plan on spending much time at the hotel.  The pet fee is only $25 and they have a designated pet relief area, super pet friendly hotel!  I was impressed, I'm sure Duncan was as well!  Our room was one of the larger suites I've seen at a Residence Inn and the closets were also noticeably larger.   Also the pool was a nice size and not busy at all on the weekend!  The gym isnt large, but the equipment was new and there wasnt ever more than one other person each time I went in.  There isnt a whole lot in walking distance, but overall I was so impressed with this hotel! They also sell beer and wine in the minimart, which sounds insignificant, but was a rather nice surprise!", "business_id": "LO3uvzhh3fUtEQD3AJUxWw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aTi0NVrcPJWbN6jAsJVcAw", "review_id": "Nmw0WpwemlFF01VKQd9kbA", "text": "Thanks to a bum flight, I spent the night here on the airline's tab. I enjoyed my stay, though I was exhausted from a day at the airport and two return trips to the gate on a plane with mechanical issues. \n\nThe employees were very friendly.  The rooms are nice -- kitchenette with fridge, 2-eye stove, sink, moderately-supplied cabinets and coffee maker. The flat screen TV is HUGE -- great for watching some Monday Night Football. It also rotates around toward the bed, which was very comfy. \n\nA few local restaurants deliver to this Residence Inn, so as the front desk for the menus if you don't want the hotel's room service. \n\nTheir shuttle runs to the airport every 30 minutes, and they were ready for me at 4 a.m. with a very happy driver...way happy for that time of the morning, but it was most welcome... \n\nI wish their basket of goodies in the room had more than popcorn, and that they had more goodies for sale downstairs.", "business_id": "LO3uvzhh3fUtEQD3AJUxWw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kBLRAhPq2H2duJQNtRqHTA", "review_id": "WbQy4R8MWCQSD__jHTLfFg", "text": "Fine for an overnight at the airport. Not a vacation destination. Needs a full restoration. Breakfast included.", "business_id": "LO3uvzhh3fUtEQD3AJUxWw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rziiAcLtiUzwK2HGvyNeSg", "review_id": "250759UiYnJu5Qq-OVY34g", "text": "This hotel is okay at best. If you are a frequent Marriott customer, you may be rewarded by an upgrade on your first stay but don't count on being upgraded after that. \n\nAfter 10:30 pm their free wifi slows down and becomes almost unusable. \n\nOn the upside, it is very close to the airport and the 202.", "business_id": "LO3uvzhh3fUtEQD3AJUxWw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GLGX66ZwLD0L6TEcWEMEKg", "review_id": "yP7R9ipkYC7sBYVZDo88kw", "text": "Needs updating badly!  The unit I stayed in had a stove top that was not level and the ice maker in the refrigerator leaked water all over the freezer.  The ice was a big deal since there are no ice machines in the property.  Wont stay here again until it gets a much needed remodeling.", "business_id": "LO3uvzhh3fUtEQD3AJUxWw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vvfF53V1JBF9s-QEuwh6hA", "review_id": "w1W4fShBbmCh7u3I0Y2LNw", "text": "Car was broken into.  Found out this is a regular occurrence.  When I spoke with the General Manager I was told too bad, they aren't responsible.  No security on property and according to Phoenix PD this happens frequently.  I'm out over $500.00.", "business_id": "LO3uvzhh3fUtEQD3AJUxWw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EZEYk3Mf51BtQzPeGE7h7A", "review_id": "aJQTbb_dHcfgYm4K-xIpgw", "text": "This hotel made me sad I was traveling alone - I wish I could have had all my friends. While not a posh hotel stay, this is cozy, clean, and friendly place. \n\nSTAFF: Are wonderful! I was first picked up promptly by their complimentary shuttle from the airport and the man was so friendly and informative. The shuttle was also timely in taking me to an interview the next day as well as into town later. All of the front desk people were helpful and sweet.\n\nROOM: Definitely a place to stay if you are in town for awhile. Stocked kitchen, spacious living room/bedroom, and bathroom. The TV swivels for all parts of day.\n\nFOOD: I got in late at night and was so grateful they had a little market place where I could get a salad/sandwich and drink. If it wasn't so late I would have picked up a beer too, how great they sell that!  The breakfast was SO MUCH BETTER than normal hotels - and complimentary! Ball out of the park! Eggs topped with cheese, salsa, green onions; waffles with blueberries, pecans, and syrup; fruit! Thank you!! There are also social events M-W evening, which I was so sad to miss. What type of hotel is this? I never wanted to elave!\n\nOTHER: The pool was really cute, with really nice tables around where families and friends were partying all night long. Like I said, I wish I had my friends there.\n\nOne note, I called for a wake-up call and did not get that. But I can forgive them, because it was a great stay - wish I had a reason to come back.", "business_id": "LO3uvzhh3fUtEQD3AJUxWw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8PGbw8W7TFjTsS5BBQ4hHg", "review_id": "q-oplRhN_5DCA3rWBDL5Pg", "text": "Nothing spectacular, but no complaints. Actually one complaint. I couldn't get on the wifi. Nice heated pool and hot tub. Great complimentary breakfast - yes, they do have waffle irons, if that's what you were wondering.", "business_id": "LO3uvzhh3fUtEQD3AJUxWw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5ZPLBgW7oPfBiUgAslCdxg", "review_id": "J9iCJl8awgJh4yix1lAz8w", "text": "This place is deceptive. The lobby is recently renovated, kind warm receptionist, free parking, but OH MAN are the rooms disgusting. \n\nI don't know if they are currently under renovations but my room was old and dirty. \n\nSome points of concern:\nTrash was still in the trash bins.\nKitchenette looked like it hadn't been used in years and the fridge had a strange smell\nWeird spare day bed in room with sheets that looked like they hadn't been changed in a while\nWallpaper peeling off the wall\nStrange locked closet in my room. \nCreepy dudes hanging out in the parking lot ALL DAY \nPaper thin walls \n\nThis place will do if your traveling through for 1 night but these rooms are set up for extended stays - I wouldn't want to spend any length of time in there", "business_id": "LO3uvzhh3fUtEQD3AJUxWw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bV2Z51OXWJ79g5QUva6akw", "review_id": "Q_AmYin9KwMqZDTGEHk7RA", "text": "Waiting for airport shuttle for 40 minutes. I quit! Absolute BS - your 1.6 miles from the airport. Nice job. I'll thankfully get on the 3rd Fairfield shuttle I've seen on my wait. Slackers.....", "business_id": "LO3uvzhh3fUtEQD3AJUxWw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uZpn2nOLiHv_8qKqNm4raQ", "review_id": "tmx9LZI-dluGuWOPIOflzA", "text": "Super nice people. Took us to the cvs when we needed it, airport shuttle was on demand and friendly, brekafast was good and free beer and dinner on some nights. What's not to love?", "business_id": "LO3uvzhh3fUtEQD3AJUxWw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oY2FA-TLWMh3NK8aKmvwvA", "review_id": "QXFWjN_17LgCtGIIX6srZQ", "text": "The end of my time at this hotel is over, checking out tomorrow. Thankfully the MLB pre-season is over and I can get into a Hilton property. My job brought me here with little notice and for the past 6 weeks this was the only place in the area that had space for the length of time I needed. \nThe good, the staff at the front desk and breakfast area are very nice. The property is clean and for the most part the place is quiet. When you have to move your life to a hotel and work out of a suitcase you come to expect a few things. Fresh towels, coffee, and the bed changed. I don't think my expectations are too high. Here I've entertained myself by betting that I wouldn't have coffee from day to day, I started to hide packets for the days I wouldn't have any left by housekeeping. So to come back to the hotel to find that the coffee pot hasn't been washed or the coffee grounds are still in the pot wasn't a surprise. The time I came back and found yesterdays trash in the plastic bag taken from under the sink and left on the counter where I had food. Today was the 4th time in a month and a second day in a row that housekeeping didn't come to my room. When I called again, I was told that housekeeping was gone for the day and they apologized. \nAgain, the one star is for the friendly staff at the desk. My complaints were to have been taken to the housekeeping supervisor, I don't believe that there is one because I never got any follow-up to my complaints and the poor service by his/her staff continued.", "business_id": "LO3uvzhh3fUtEQD3AJUxWw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1cR5-LZcSYcACxhGe3DEVA", "review_id": "flEV79cjZ1igxMS1GHNc1g", "text": "Ok Im giveing Del Taco one more chance....\n\nI go in what is your best chicken Idem....\n\num Burrito or taco? he asks\n\nHave you had the Burrito?\n\nno....I haven't had ethier...\n\nHave any one eaten anything here? I ask the rest of the resturant crew....they All shake there heads no....\n\nok so even if the food was discounted or free no one should ever eat del taco.....regardless I did eat a burrito.....\n\nand my worst fears where confirmed....I could have dumpster dove at a taco bell and gotten better food......\n\nFeed me bad food once, shame on you.....Feed me bad food 4 times Shame on ME....", "business_id": "_gXpjRIjb5fv5f5IVGXvsw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "Kn1Z_j9XgoOQn8Og-_f48g", "text": "Normally I love Del Taco, so I figured I would try out their breakfast burrito before a road trip up north. Bad call.\n\nFirst of all, I had to repeat my order three times. Breakfast burrito meal with coffee. Not a tough one, and no special order.\n\nWhen I get up to the window, the guy tells me they are out of hot coffee. WHA? It's 9am. However, he said they can give me an iced vanilla coffee instead. Sure, fine, whatever.\n\nI hand over my debit card and what do you know, they are charging me to use it. Great. I am now paying 23% more because they are cheap-scates.\n\nI get my bag of food and pull away, only to find out that I didn't get the meal.. I got a coffee and the burrito, but no hash brown sticks. BOO! Well, I am certainly not going back to try and explain myself, especially since I already scraped my tire trying to get closer to the window that is 5 feet away from the curb.\n\nOh, and to top it all off, the burrito and the coffee were gross.\n\nNo way, jose.", "business_id": "_gXpjRIjb5fv5f5IVGXvsw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Ofxlhi_HKp7myFDpwg9aIA", "review_id": "8u1wzpkuYWr89q2f7HYkxQ", "text": "Del Taco is the best fast food taco place by far..this place blows Taco H(b)ell out of the water, and two Del Classic Chicken Burritos for 5 bucks. INSANE!!!!\n\nSo I had a craving the other night around 1:30 in the morning so I started to think outside the box...:) then I remembered!!! Read my reviews of Taco Bell for further explanation. \n\nSo Jack in the box's grease filled 99 cent tacos just didn't seem appealing to me. So I drove way out of my way to go to the nearest Del Taco. So I got the 2 Del classic Chicken burritos and two chicken soft taco's they were all delicious, and they also have these new jalapeno rings which are like onion rings except they are hot jalapenos they are so good. I am seriously hooked on these bad boys!!!\n\nAll in all Del Taco filled the void that was in my stomach. I really enjoyed this place would have to say this is more of like a 3 and a half star place though the do lose some stars because It took a while to make my order for a fast food joint and was still a bit pricey besides the 2 for 5 deal. Yelp needs a half a star system. I would say 3 1/2 stars!!", "business_id": "_gXpjRIjb5fv5f5IVGXvsw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jrx1fLr5JdqgHdIfMT7wag", "review_id": "i9u5H5ddgJV0CulgzAyEVQ", "text": "I used to like Del Taco but seriously? I heard the drive thru people having trouble because of the thick accent of the server and even though there was only one couple ahead of me, it took me ten minutes to get two tacos and a burrito. If I didn't have a coupon, I wouldn't have gone. I'll be throwing the other coupons in the trash. Just not worth the aggravation.", "business_id": "_gXpjRIjb5fv5f5IVGXvsw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zGz5NI4sscO4_6YYH-qVtA", "review_id": "ZiDDFVqmI5NFRTlpdz36Dg", "text": "Let's see.....\n89 cents at Taco Bell for a taco that has cheese like sprinkles on a cupcake, or a Baja soft taco that has FIVE pieces of tomato in it? \n\nYOU\nMUST\nBE\nJOKING.\n\nCompare your Baja soft taco to the picture sometime and feel free to yell at the counterperson. Yes this happened. Taco Bell should be sued for complete misprepresentation!!\n\nMEANWHILE at Del Taco..... \n\n39 cents for a balanced taco with a decent amount of cheese and delicious medium (\"Scorcho\") sauce --- THE CHOICE IS CLEAR. Plus the deluxe tacos are CHOCK FULL. I usually get 4 regular tacos and end with 2 deluxe ones.\nI've had the double cheeseburger once, nothing impressive there. It wants to be an In 'n' Out Double-Double, but it falls short, like when you were a kid and wanted Levi's 505's for Christmas and end up getting Sears jeans.\nCome for the cheap tacos and LOAD UP I SAY!\nThe burritos are OK too.", "business_id": "_gXpjRIjb5fv5f5IVGXvsw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DrWLhrK8WMZf7Jb-Oqc7ww", "review_id": "KmbkOxTuWKRVQV0P5q_byQ", "text": "Should have known right away to get out of here after drive through woman had to ask whether they use white or dark meat in their chicken burrito. She assured me it was all white, but she was all-wrong as a giant piece of thigh meat spliled out of the poorly constructed item upon opening. This was one nasty burrito that went untouched. Crinkle cut fries were goo reheated, but that's about it from this taco hell hole.", "business_id": "_gXpjRIjb5fv5f5IVGXvsw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DghMl81bONCh5ELnrgn4Fw", "review_id": "l6Jvj9nCcqjqADQzAbvCyg", "text": "My absolute favorite thing was getting their large fries served in one of their large drink cups. I stopped eating here for a year and came back to large fries served in a regular bag now. I regret not taking more advantage of it while it was still around.", "business_id": "_gXpjRIjb5fv5f5IVGXvsw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "gnSy_kgvL5Fk33UOWeWpXg", "review_id": "V1t6CM57BfF_J4133ipCrg", "text": "Came here for some tacos with my girls, that's what they were craving. I don't know why this location got so many low reviews, but as soon as we came in it was a good experience. Was immediately greeted. Tables were clean and had a basket of all the sauces they offer including ketchup! They took our order, and even took our tray of food to us when it was ready, we didn't wait long.\n\nThe bathrooms were decent and parking was easy since they had their own lot. The view while eating is people washing and vacuuming their cars at the car was next door. All in all a good food trip, for 50 cent tacos, we'll be back!", "business_id": "_gXpjRIjb5fv5f5IVGXvsw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jrx1fLr5JdqgHdIfMT7wag", "review_id": "DFqqesohbl2QOmQksfE-tQ", "text": "The only problem I've ever had here was they once gave me taco sauce hotter than I like. They always greet me with a friendly greeting at the speaker and the window. They've always gotten my order right. Good, fresh food. Can't pass up the Taco Tuesday deal.", "business_id": "_gXpjRIjb5fv5f5IVGXvsw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dK60RfuSM5lFdOcCWBA9ug", "review_id": "B3nqY87tVkhoyoEpenYT7g", "text": "Came here to grab a breakfast burrito. Wanted to know what was on the Steak and Potato burrito. Cashiers response \"uh steak and potato, I don't know, I'm not a cook\" wow really!!!?!? What if I had a food allergy and needed to know what was in it for that purpose? A better response would have been. \"I don't know, let me find out for you\" I guess I shouldn't expect great customer service from a young punk working a fast food window.", "business_id": "_gXpjRIjb5fv5f5IVGXvsw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mqyH3CqjMufsm5FccDrjLA", "review_id": "ZAhtWPyQb8vrBVkZuYlmVg", "text": "Now this is a true dive.  I believe the sign out front says that they open at 6a.m.  And no, they don't open that early to serve you scrambled eggs and coffee ;)  \n\nLadies, smart to walk with sharp side of your keys out when walking in the parking lot.  Better to wait for your friend (or date but that would be a very unromantic date) in the bar rather than sitting outside Wanderin.  \n\nThe name 'Wanderin' fits.... That is what it feels most of the patrons did ... literally  'wander in' to the bar.  Quite random... older crowd... heavy drinkers...  That is not to say very friendly... had a great debate on the correct recipe for a Moscow Mule with a gentleman down the bar.  No one won, since neither of us had cool phones with internet capabilities. This is not the place to order a cosmopolitan, wear patent leather pumps or sport that pseudo Louis Vuitton purse :)  \n\nI 100% agree with the other reviewer.. this is a MUST visit on any dive bar crawl.", "business_id": "JWvdQoRe00tbdNwfZYeK6g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r7xN2OvG-VFBChuOTQX3lw", "review_id": "5EN_OoPqyhw9zpbtXAmQtw", "text": "a dirty li.ttle hole.had a roach crawl on my hand. Joyce the bartender just laughed", "business_id": "JWvdQoRe00tbdNwfZYeK6g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EIqT09rFal2Jj-9DDrp6wA", "review_id": "ulwFpk4ZGum_PU1c5q4jnw", "text": "Good dive bar,\n\nServe good drinks.... Yes, even mixed drinks.\n\nPool tables are decent.\n\nThere is a wide variety of bartenders.\n\nI will be back.... Maybe in a few months.", "business_id": "JWvdQoRe00tbdNwfZYeK6g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Tuhari9qXJdxfysLR2_Nrg", "review_id": "ZfOXJhhlY9M_mcPm0S-cXQ", "text": "Yeah, this place is indeed a shithole. I guess it fits the neighborhood. Stopped by here recently on a trip to Phoenix for Spring Training and this place was by our hotel. I got a small pitcher of bud light and a healthy sized shot of Patron (we're talking a half filled rocks glass, not a shot glass) for under $10. Theres a few TVs and a few pool tables. Unfortunately, they also had Karaoke going on. I hate Karaoke and it seems to be the thing to do in Phoenix. Anyways, as shitty as this place is, it has good prices and its been my experience that places like this usually provide unique experiences and colorful people to talk to,. worth a look.", "business_id": "JWvdQoRe00tbdNwfZYeK6g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SimBqxBHYwkPE8X7f_RnVg", "review_id": "vbucH0h5X9i-6JmXtwAakg", "text": "Need a good auto repair place, this is it. \n\nI have been using Terry's for over 8 years. I was introduced to Terry's Auto by a friend.  Since that time, I have used this place exclusively for my cars. \n\nIt is very tough to find an auto mechanic that you can trust.  With Terry's, I drop my car off, tell them what I need and walk out. I come back, usually by the end of the day, and he is done.  Fair price without a worry. \n\nHave been taking my wifes 1997 Chrysler there for years. Have had new transmission, new sets of tires, and multiple other basic maintenance.  A vehicle that probably would not have lasted more than 100k miles is still running well at 150k plus miles. \n\nTerry has even been kind enough to work with me on payments when I had transmission installed. \n\nCan't promise he will do the same with you, but then, I have been going to him for 8 years. \n\nNeed a good mechanic, look no further...", "business_id": "NUR1pLEwUETAvcW_1rfGFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TbZ9KAHJGtmV73thmvjygQ", "review_id": "gUfqmn74Cb21wqk2Qm6ntA", "text": "I have been taking my vehicles to Terry for years. Even though I live in Queen Creek I go take them all the way into Phoenix because I trust Terry and he has always been good to us. If you need a fair mechanic you can trust, take your car to Terry's.", "business_id": "NUR1pLEwUETAvcW_1rfGFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V69v_Sd-cqT9WuaQj6wU7A", "review_id": "dl-lIoWtcJ3zYZPvr0Ag5w", "text": "I work for a dealer that partners with Terry's garage in which they service and certify about 1/2 of our fleet, which is over 75+ cars per month. If there were to be a harsher critic when it comes to the auto industry overall it would be me, and I can tell you that the first time I actually used Terry's for my 212,000 mile 1999 4Runner for a simple oil change and break light bulb replacement that didn't even pass the $40 mark, they also washed and vacuumed my Toyota! And picked it up for me and brought it back to me. They are spectacular, and tell you anything your car may need before turning a wrench. Go to Terry's, you WILL NOT regret it!!! AND COME SEE ME IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT CAR!!! www.teamcentennial.com, ask for Cameron!!!", "business_id": "NUR1pLEwUETAvcW_1rfGFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T3rEFiOVLUy4w8d92SsWKQ", "review_id": "UEZf1fH2DBrLYjud3zG3ww", "text": "Honest, integrity, communicative, and stand behind their work is what comes to mind when I think of Terry's Automotive. Keep up the great work!\nJack\nIf you're looking for the Best way to buy a new or used auto please give me a call.\n480-427-0302 Centennial Leasing & Sales. 25 proven years of great service.\nYou can buy an auto without stepping a foot in a dealers door.\nIf I don't have the one you seek, I'll find it.\nhttp://www.teamcentennial.com/inventory.asp", "business_id": "NUR1pLEwUETAvcW_1rfGFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J8DQNfSsEvxsUENY1TUf2A", "review_id": "j3VNd_ZPWaQeypfBaLV7Sw", "text": "I went to Terry for two years with my 96 Nissan Maxima when I lived in the area. He runs a great shop, very honest, aboveboard, and downright knowledgeable. I would highly recommend him and his shop, their work is superb. Moreover, as a graduate student at the time I had a great appreciation for their reasonable rates, he and his crew were always upfront about costs. \n\nI have nothing but good things to say about Terry, Jack, the shop, and their mechanics.", "business_id": "NUR1pLEwUETAvcW_1rfGFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jrx1fLr5JdqgHdIfMT7wag", "review_id": "6IicDT0iSE2hWBOTiGmV2w", "text": "I've been living here a year now and I have no complaints. The management is awesome and friendly. It's quiet and attractive. The only thing I have a slight problem with is the pigeons. They're everywhere. Took a while for me to get them to stop sleeping in my porch and I still need to figure out how to clean their mess.", "business_id": "ZPDeQUjsLw9ycAbWFWxedw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vtKVMmio9N5fdTzRxno_aA", "review_id": "SNR5SSxQkNz0xWggDfT1pg", "text": "Killing 15 roaches a day, trash piling on the ground all around the garbage bins because they are too full at least once a week, never ever having hot water (maybe once or twice a month for a very short amount of time) and heating and cooling not working even after being repaired. \n\nThese are just some of the things that you will have to look forward to if you live here. Sure the rent is cheap and it seems quiet but try leaving for work at 4 or 5 in the morning, you'll find black guys digging through the trash cans. \n\nGood morning, is that the overwhelming smell of dog piss I'm smelling? Why yes it is. Animal piss puddles all over the sidewalks and good crap that the residents have yet to pick up. \n\nSure you are paying for a parking space in your monthly rent but you'll have your spot taken or blocked 1-2 times a week every single week that you live there. \n\nIf these things are things that you can look past for the price of rent try wrapping your head around suctioning 3 baby roaches from your sons nose because he can't breathe. This is a second floor apartment mind you,  imagine the bottoms are much worse.", "business_id": "ZPDeQUjsLw9ycAbWFWxedw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FRVtSCjYQ1vPMRK7yz3XUQ", "review_id": "s_-9EoKjSQgI9nQ1vfQ5mw", "text": "When we moved here last year things went down hill from the start. After excepting our keys we immediately saw a roach. They had the bug guy come out. That was months ago and we've had him out a few more times and STILL more roaches! There is NO hot water. I've called to have it fixed, they came and it's still not fixed. Our garbage bins overflow and half the time someone is parked in my spot. Their parking is funky too. They have our spot COMPLETELY on the opposite side of the complex. I DO NOT recommend this place and we will be leaving as soon as the lease is up.", "business_id": "ZPDeQUjsLw9ycAbWFWxedw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vtKVMmio9N5fdTzRxno_aA", "review_id": "51Yj_JoWA_alMPsrh-vvjA", "text": "UPDATE \n\nRoaches are still present anywhere there is a drain.  There's nothing more exciting than opening your dish washer to see Roaches climbing all over your newly cleaned dishes.  \n\nThere's also a new bug running around, looks like a carpet Beetle steroids.  \n\nI failed to mention the \"gated community\" which is basically two gates that are set to be open the bulk of the day and close at night. That's all there is to it.  Anyone can walk in off the street as there are no other fences or gates.  I see black people digging through the garbage as I leave very early in the morning.  \n\nOverall I think I've seen these gates work a total of like 3 weeks in the last year.  They broke as they always do and haven't been fixed in months so someone finally comes to fix it and both sides of the gate are running at different times and speeds.   By the end of that first day both sets of gates are broken and not moving at all again.  Nothing new here.", "business_id": "ZPDeQUjsLw9ycAbWFWxedw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jrx1fLr5JdqgHdIfMT7wag", "review_id": "1tXoyAlQQaC7d2iC5ea-HA", "text": "I have to say I'm very disappointed in how this place has not lived up to what it was when I first moved in. They have the funds to make a new wall for the office parking area but it's been months since both gates have worked. Garbage stays on the grounds for days. The water goes off without warning. The plug for my microwave pops its circuit breaker. The plug for my bedroom lamp turns on by itself. There's no getting rid of the pigeons on my balcony where they make an awful mess.  The sidewalk and stairs too. The buildings are old and the upstairs heat up something awful. I've seen a few roaches in the last year. I know they're not because of me. I'll renew for now but they give me only one day to take their best offer. What if I was away for work? I really hate moving but I will if things don't improve especially since I'm getting less than what I came in for and paying more rent. For this higher rate I'm pretty sure I can find something better. SMH This place was so good the first year. What happened?", "business_id": "ZPDeQUjsLw9ycAbWFWxedw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vtKVMmio9N5fdTzRxno_aA", "review_id": "g5gZbEYEsc7FwE0VaBJzEg", "text": "So theres a lot I'd like to cover or warn people about so I'll keep the keep points separated by paragraphs. \n\nSo we've lived here for the better part of a year now and since day one we have seen these little yellow roaches everywhere that seemed to come out at night, they were EVERYWHERE! We don't have much food in the house and its all kept in the fridge to keep it from all the bugs. They come from the unsealed cabinets and every drain in the house. I even see them in the dishwasher climbing all over the dishes all the time. Dishes pulled from the cabinets often had bug crap on them. I don't know how many times I woken up to bugs crawling around, flicked them off my newborn son or woken up to them in my shirt.  We literally kill anywhere from 15-40 roaches in a single night every single night. When we go to the office they always off put it onto other people and though we see the spray truck here regularly but never visiting out unit, only those near the office.The last 5 months or so seem to have brought some new beetle things to the apartment. Twice I've moved stacks of papers for work and tons of baby beetles fleeing from them. And for the record we are immaculate in our place. Theres never a mess or uncleaned surface. \n\nThe grounds are very poorly kept in places beyond the front office area. The gates here have worked for more than a week at most at one time. They actually haven't closed in months, last time they were fixed it was for just part of the day.  The garbage piles up around all the garbage cans for days. You will find bags lying everywhere including taking up car spaces which are not always easy to come by. \n\nThe water in the apartments get turned off randomly without any warning. Its happened a few times during our stay here but the last time the grounds were flooded so I could see it wasn't planned. \n\nThe air conditioning unit in here drips a lot and my family and I have had bad respiratory issues the last 6 months and come to find out the AC was pumping out mold spores that we were breathing for months. The thing hadn't even had the air filter in it all this time either. All those times we thought it was severe allergies or that we stayed awake all night coughing was poor building maintenance. My infant son often gets fevers of up to 104 that seem to spike when all of our symptoms get going. Needless to say we are breaking our lease and moving. I will not pay a company to let me rent a bug infested mold box that jeopardizes the health of my family. \n\nYour neighbors will break the rules in the lease agreement at every turn. They invite parties of several people to the pool and blast music all day (and night) long. Screaming kids at the pool after midnight got old real quick. I very regularly see children under the age of I'm guessing 12 at the pool unsupervised with no adults to be found.", "business_id": "ZPDeQUjsLw9ycAbWFWxedw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Tfe5ceT1O3tI2ONmapwYvg", "review_id": "_ClgFx5REJfv3MjsLxY7dg", "text": "Do not stretch your arms out wide at this place.\n\nIt's a small joint, so I thought they would have some kick ass food.  Wellllll....because the lady who tended to us was so nice I really don't want to speak ill of the joint, but I was hoping to have some good Mexican food like I was used to having in Southern California.  \n\nWhen I walked in, I could smell the aromas of masa and tortillas in the air.  I thought I was back home.  Not.\n\nThe menu was colorful and had a nice variety of choices.  The basics are served here:  tamales, enchiladas, burritos, tacos and breakfast if you're there on time.  \n\nWhen we were all seated, we were served freshly made corn chips, fresh salsa and drinks.  I chose the chicken enchilada, beef tamale and rice & beans combo.  While waiting for my food, I noticed the restaurant had a personal touch and was kept clean.  It was small and very old, but at least the service was prompt and friendly.  \n\nMy food was slightly disappointing in that it was \"ok\".  I doubt I would go back there, but I wouldn't refuse to go, if that makes any sense.  It didn't blow my dress up, so I just have to go with 3 stars.", "business_id": "11TvD4sCfA8GEqLDANpbSQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "lND1_sIXaA1GYDxVduyMsA", "review_id": "8WGIZHUEq2YiMPbJLVWtCg", "text": "We've been going here for 20 years and love the place. The machaca is great, the whole bean burritos are good, as are the potato and bean burros. The chili rellanos are good. The salads are only OK.  All salsas and sauces are made that day and are fresh. Beans aren't cooked with lard, but are cooked with vegetable oil. Portions are small, taste is flavorful. Rosa the server/owner is friendly  and Maria her mother is the cook.", "business_id": "11TvD4sCfA8GEqLDANpbSQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zT7jQ9_aZ9zCsXVHuNvmeQ", "review_id": "osiEXAS6zUIvlM_9y1jwcA", "text": "If you've ever played \"Cafe World\" you will recognize this place as the first level if they had a Mexican version. One very cute petite lady running around, and taking everyone's orders, and then running in the back to cook it up....then she comes back out poised and collected, serves you calmly, and then runs back in the kitchen to cook someone else's order, only to come back in time to clear your dishes, etc...\n\nWhat really endeared me to this place was the obvious pride in non-franchised ownership. The clear plastic tablecloths over the handmade lace ones...the server/cook/owner's propriety when she brought Hubs an iced tea with an actual iced tea spoon ( I hadn't seen one in years!) It all reminded me of my little Sicilian aunts and the way I imagine they ran their tiny little speakeasies (yes, I have mafia in my blood!) back in the day....\n\nIf the food had been incredible, I would've jumped on the table and danced the Macarena.....but alas, they put the \"meh\" in Mexican. I had the chile rellenos, and it came with a side of beans and rice...all fine, but forgettable.\n\nI imagine I would LOVE this place if they had a liquor license ;)", "business_id": "11TvD4sCfA8GEqLDANpbSQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "132m3lRoO1tw3rdlGvYF4A", "review_id": "AXru3DXGjm4QNSAUHEhcUg", "text": "Closed down", "business_id": "11TvD4sCfA8GEqLDANpbSQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lND1_sIXaA1GYDxVduyMsA", "review_id": "Wvgwc-lqJvXlZdp6fFGQ4w", "text": "Los Jarritos has fallen on hard times, the good news is they are still open the bad is that it's Wed-Thurs-Fri. They've been closed for the past 4 months as business was slow. Still great food, some of the best salsa, enchilada sauce, and machaca in town. Rosa, the owner and wait staff, and her mother Maria, the cook, plan to be open 5 days a week in Dec. Sure glad I got my Las Jarritos fix after a long wait.", "business_id": "11TvD4sCfA8GEqLDANpbSQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bpfxmW8wK5aWY61c_5E77Q", "review_id": "SID9VjpxXbY_dQbByrwzsw", "text": "Best Mexican I have ever had!  A weekly must...  Family owned and operated, great people and relaxing atmosphere!", "business_id": "11TvD4sCfA8GEqLDANpbSQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lND1_sIXaA1GYDxVduyMsA", "review_id": "rP1DIqYFunrO3WnierXm0A", "text": "Haven't been here in 4 months and the food is still great. Potato and machaca burrito was perhaps better than the machaco and egg? I'll have to eat more of each to determine which is the winner. Always have the burritos enchilada style as Maria's enchilada sauce is great. I like that they have vegetarian options, chips are fried in vegetable oil, never lard. \n\nOpen now M-Fr, still great personal service, still a clean neat place. The food is the absolute best Mexican around.", "business_id": "11TvD4sCfA8GEqLDANpbSQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D3Pu5GDLxmhpDapueSIWNw", "review_id": "7Q_LKnSsmBNZtWeZ8l2zaA", "text": "You would never think of going here by the looks. Super run down & bland looking. I would almost think it wasn't open. But the food was great. I was not expecting to have an amazing chimichanga here. Apparently they've been there for 10 years!", "business_id": "11TvD4sCfA8GEqLDANpbSQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-SvLqaZ_VW12Gnf8kHFHOA", "review_id": "2IzRw62BA6MnJgjDw4MWsA", "text": "ok food...def not thing worth driving more than 5 minutes to... i paid $6 for a burrito and a soda..not expensive but a 3 bite burrito shouldnt be 5 bucks..", "business_id": "11TvD4sCfA8GEqLDANpbSQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dPH66kxUinlSmQfHCk4PNQ", "review_id": "MDhKG8hK7Y9VYXEFgqJy4w", "text": "Since I work at the airport I often am happy to have the chance to leave PHX occasionally and this place is unexpectedly a breath of aires fresca. It is a clean, small kitchen with a nice selection. I am always happy to support these locals and know my money is staying in town and not heading out of state when I pay my check. Watch out about the hours of operation, she'll close up early if it is slow. Good idea to  call ahead and let her know your plans.", "business_id": "11TvD4sCfA8GEqLDANpbSQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iqqz_DlIE7QJjxkISbVQvw", "review_id": "3NNB8DWPQByvcbFc3uN0RQ", "text": "My cheese enchiladas had non-melted cheese in them. That's a basic prerequisite for enchiladas - melted cheese. Not impressed at all. This place is sophomoric at best. There are far more tastier places in the valley to spend your money on. If I could leave a half star I would. I will never eat here again.", "business_id": "11TvD4sCfA8GEqLDANpbSQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X8hjnv-PSuJ0ASItdwpzqg", "review_id": "YW3pYJ53xkZIxQBAWhfq4A", "text": "I'm stopped by here twice for lunch in the past two days. I got really delicious food for a good price. Both the chorizo breakfast burrito and machaca with eggs was really good. You can get the machaca burrito with fried eggs, potatoes or plain. I got the egg and it was delicious! \n\nDefinitely divey, but good food for a good price.", "business_id": "11TvD4sCfA8GEqLDANpbSQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9jP86WT9fSV-qh-U6XLtjw", "review_id": "xOfDKZI0IRQv0sBUkTC8VA", "text": "Great atmosphere and simple, good Mexican food. Some reviews cite mediocre food, but I've always found my enchiladas perfectly cooked, my chile relleno nice and crisp, and the machaca in my chimichanga nothing but savory. \n\nYou won't be blown away by the food, but it's all SOLID, and a step up from most burrito places or diner-style Mexican. The restaurant can be small and you can find yourself waiting 30 minutes for your order to come out during the lunch rush, but it's a breath of fresh air to walk into such a simple, unpretentious restaurant run by a woman and her mother.", "business_id": "11TvD4sCfA8GEqLDANpbSQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eCtkMHrbM8j0R5yabfrRzg", "review_id": "m52zOjsT8gvOW3giXuLFGg", "text": "This place is idea for those brave who already have a few bullet wounds.   Maybe some hard core tats too! went here at 8 at night and was already shaking in my heels.  Ran straight to the bubbly, that was overpriced, and then to the register. I was greeted openly by a pitbull/bulldog mix.  He smiled at my tender meatiness as I bought the booze.  Left as quick as possible. If I have any advise for those who actually like the dark side streets of East Phoenix...take the drive through.  Even though I bashed them a bit...they did have like every alcoholic beverage under the moon.  2 stars for that!  Could I suggest a paid officer or...a chain for the dog.. :/", "business_id": "Fq_ihbYzLNXCRJwN6FUJNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j7WF7O7LF7C75xu6gpoXYA", "review_id": "kpJ5lDhyB5OEUGsCIguSzg", "text": "Badass little place. Every color size and make of alcohol. Prices are ok and they have a drive thru. Yes its not on a great part of town but you're not here for the location but for the product.", "business_id": "Fq_ihbYzLNXCRJwN6FUJNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "adkV-Rt2NjIZzh2tmryeWQ", "review_id": "Q41PqDZnQqC8rh-DelSV-Q", "text": "I used to come here a lot because it is convenient. Its overpriced as hell, and they have shit selection, but the previous owner (?) Steve was nice. They have a variety of stuff, but not a good selection of anything. Cider and wine selections are ridiculous and the staff doesnt know what they carry, so forget about the drive thru. Cant think of a reason to go back really.", "business_id": "Fq_ihbYzLNXCRJwN6FUJNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 10, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "N-D-d1Z4UybdlkK1HxlNPA", "review_id": "vZhkzHk7Uva7oKH8WpgwYg", "text": "Now, I expect to get stoned with a hundred stale tortillas over this one, but I would rather shop at Food City than the Pro's Ranch Market for my Mexican food needs any day. Why? I'll tell you.\n\n1. FC is far less crowded, chaotic, and full of rude people who make me feel that I shouldn't be shopping here. I have never in my life experienced the kind of oblivion to everyone else's existence and need to pass them in the aisles that I have in RM. \n\n2. The in-house made tortillas and chips are far superior at FC to those in RM. Great taste, super fresh. Only Carolina's tortillas are better, in our opinion.\n\n3. The produce, although not extensive at FC, is usually fresher and less bruised than at RM.\n\n4. They have plenty of covered parking at FC. Covered parking! Why don't more businesses in AZ do this? \n\nYes, FC is in a far older building. Yes, FC is not the first place I usually think of when doing my grocery shopping. But for the items I simply cannot get at Safeway or Fry's, I'll continue getting them at Food City. Happily.", "business_id": "zpKmFI47BWUT-dUlTDSVug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-Hv0mbeVlO2nB-6cYcfFMg", "review_id": "wYEZOP4jXWcL5DSDW87qxA", "text": "I love this store!  very underwhelming, which i love being able to get in/ get out... their produce prices, and chili prices are amazing!  The staff is funny and awesome.  the music makes me dance in the isles LOL.  literally.  \nthey also give you free marinade with any meat purchase which is way cool.\nI don't like their prices on bread, cake mixes, and things like that, but their produce more than makes up for that, prices are awesome, and its absolutely fabulous and fresh.\nRonney", "business_id": "zpKmFI47BWUT-dUlTDSVug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "377CDhtGrgoNNEnEhf6Ccw", "review_id": "bw3WAeRVXWnUbJvX5ibXcw", "text": "Every time I drove by this store with my brother I mused upon the social issues faced in a FOOD CITY.  \n\nDo you suppose they have problems with segregation/integration?  You know, the  tomatoes CLAIM that the bagels could have moved into the produce department if they had CHOSEN to; they just CHOSE to occupy shelf space in the bakery department because they LIKED being with their own kind?  Doesn't a bathroom cleaning product have the same rights to locate itself in a freezer case as a gelato does if that's what its little heart desires?  Do the canned yams believe that there is nothing wrong with the candy in the bulk food section, they just wouldn't want THEIR daughter to marry one?  I almost wanted to stick a carrot in the dairy section just to make the point.  NO MORE SEPARATE BUT EQUAL around here.  Nope, we're a modern day non-bigotted \"everybody deserves a fair shot around here\" kind of grocery store.\n\nWell, I finally had the occasion to stop in here over the the weekend I was visiting Phoenix and was surprised to discover it catered to a mainly Hispanic customer base.  Being from Bakersfield, California, this made me feel at home at once!  There was mariachi music playing over the PA system, and there were spanish language entertainment magazines by the checkout.  \n\nI stopped in because a friend texted me to pick up a bottle of Pinot Grigio for her.  Now, I know that those of you who shop here regularly are probably still rolling on the floor laughing, but remember - I'm from out of state and didn't know any better.  When I discovered their tiny wine section, and that it was mostly Carlo Rossi & Gallo wine, I was momentarily downcast.  But there, on the very top shelf, were a few varietals by a decent Australian Wine Cellar and - Lo and behold - one lonely Pinot Grigio.  Ta - da!  Cue cherubs descending Earthward blowing trumpets in celebration.  And to make it even more exciting IT WAS ON SALE!  Yes, normally priced at $7.99 a bottle, they were on sale for $5.99 each.  I decided to bring her two bottles just to celebrate.\n\nThe checker was very friendly and spoke English with only a minimal accent so bonus there, too.  The final kicker was when I gave my friend the receipt she discovered they'd only charged me $4.99 per bottle. Woohoo!\n\nThe store was very clean and I did notice they had an excellent selection of Hispanic themed items so if you're looking for that sort of thing, this place might be for you!", "business_id": "zpKmFI47BWUT-dUlTDSVug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9SZBVZ-mxebOVa1BlWFtWw", "review_id": "BypSVfdk3DgNL_uZM6cOCw", "text": "Though the name of the store has changed over the years, this brick and mortar has been around since I was a kid.  My grandparents have always referred to it as the \"ghetto market\".  LOL  What can I say, some may feel that the neighborhood is a \"ghetto\".  But cest la vie, it's the neighborhood I grew up in and went to grade school right around the corner.  You want a huge store with shiny new lights and fixtures, there's Fry's right down the street.   \n\nAnyhow, you simply can NOT beat their produce prices.  In fact, if I simply need veg for a dinner, I'll drive here than go to Fry's because Food City produce beat Frys.\nExample - \nFood City Bananas - 3lbs for 99cents.  \nFry's Bananas - 1lb for 57 cents.\nBuying Food City Bananas - 42% savings \n\nPretty sweet!  :)", "business_id": "zpKmFI47BWUT-dUlTDSVug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4CgusCZkipvUhvBZrRD46w", "review_id": "4dEsxt1Y8pOYdGYHWB_DLg", "text": "Buy all your produce here if you want the bargain of your life.  Cilantro sometimes 4 for $1.  Today I bought avocados & mangoes 4 for $1.  They always have some great specials.  Tomatoes were 4 lbs for one dollar.  \nButcher department is good too. \nGo there in a leisurely fashion and do an aisle by aisle so you can find the best bargains that you need for your pantry.  But don't forget their produce!!!", "business_id": "zpKmFI47BWUT-dUlTDSVug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "lC4X2crUuxT9Ac9BlOX4Uw", "review_id": "55sfqfHySXPYDMlr1qoQEA", "text": "This is one of my little boys' favorite places. I mean, what little boy-- or little girl for that matter-- doesn't at one time or another want to be a fire fighter when they grow up?\n\nSo, indulge their dreams and head on over to the Hall of Flame. Kids can gape at 90 fully restored fire trucks and other pieces of fire apparatus on display, dating back from 1725. They can play out their fireman fantasies (and gain an appreciation for how heavy and hot this gear really is) by dressing up in real fire fighter gear. And they can learn valuable safety lessons in the large hands-on exhibit area. \n\nThis museum certainly isn't the best known museum in the area, it may not appeal to all, and it isn't very visible from any major streets. But the Hall of Flame is worth the trip -- for both kids and their grown-ups.", "business_id": "fKwCjTBOmwcbl4XtYRZToQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "9mjItdXixKECanLV6RBIrw", "review_id": "yxJpooZt2KpzarRKGTPOcw", "text": "I gave this place three stars, but need to provide an explanation before reviewing:\n\nIn high school I participated in a foreign exchange program going to the small town of Nagold in southwest Germany. The town's fire department is by volunteer and my host family put in much time and dedication into the fire brigade. That being said, they had a lot of interest in the firefighting industry. Flash forward: a couple years ago they stopped by Phoenix while visiting the US and really wanted to go to the Hall of Flame. And thus, I had my first experience at this museum.\n\nI must interject and say I'm not really interested in firefighting. Not at all. Needless to say, I found this museum pretty boring. However, I try to think of it objectively. I think they have a lot of interesting stuff if you're into firefighting or have little kids at home. I think it's presented well and theoretically could be entertaining if historical firefighting antiques/artifacts interest you, but on the personal level, I don't really care for it.", "business_id": "fKwCjTBOmwcbl4XtYRZToQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zjGxBgkUX5fD9dMiHxSLCA", "review_id": "6fF4Udf-61Pnjdu5-46h_w", "text": "I visited this place on a recent vacation to Tempe and it was the highlight of my trip. I am an ex firefighter and this place brought back many memories. My favorite was the Hall of Heros, very touching and caused me to shed a tear or two.", "business_id": "fKwCjTBOmwcbl4XtYRZToQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "krvZkJXOAmk0ObT_AF8xdQ", "review_id": "nLqqxcbex0DfzehhMGRv1A", "text": "Nice museum!  Noticed this place on my way to lunch.  They have quite a collection of fire fighting equipment, engines, patches.  The history behind how this museum, started was a single fire engine.  It was given as a gift and from there it grew.  I'm not a fire fighter aficionado, but it was great seeing the equipment from different countries, technology, and the coolest fire fighter patch collection.   Admission is $6 for adults, if you have AAA membership it's $5.", "business_id": "fKwCjTBOmwcbl4XtYRZToQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AUn-POBKpzo_tm5EBY6E5Q", "review_id": "KSYs9qV8-W1uI5lQxsgqQw", "text": "this place was cool. the exhibits were great the kids play area was awesome. we just wish the people greeting us and selling us our tickets were nice. they were down right rude. they seemed annoyed with us  before we even finished paying. maybe because we redeemed a groupon? not sure but it really made of upset. the kids had fun and we enjoyed all the old vintage fire truck", "business_id": "fKwCjTBOmwcbl4XtYRZToQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "puCTyvQLrDACaNddyJs11Q", "review_id": "Ml2Aerj3tkDcMygBcsVOWA", "text": "My husband is a Firefighter and my Son loves this place. Warning! People who work there are RUDE and real grouchy!! I do not refer people there strictly due to them. I would not want any of my friends to be treated so poorly. I do take my son just because he is so obsessed with anyting to do with Firefighting. I thought about having his birthday party there, sadly due to the staff changed my mind.", "business_id": "fKwCjTBOmwcbl4XtYRZToQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QJ2hhxxVLIzdyH69C2v5cw", "review_id": "29Fau8EhssxDP7ciLSUTjg", "text": "I took my 3-year old son here because he loves firetrucks and I couln't keep him off the play firetruck they have set up for kids. He really liked the hoses on the trucks and made the connection that they hook up to the fire hydrants. The kids get to try on real fireman hats and jackets. There is also a play area at the end where kids can learn how to dial 911 and how important it is to keep your house fire safe. I think this is a great place to visit and if you haven't been , you really should go!", "business_id": "fKwCjTBOmwcbl4XtYRZToQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pR9LmlTmTRs4is5RSY5Enw", "review_id": "7yRD4hvTV3JVzSc5ojpq4Q", "text": "My four year old begs constantly to go to the \"fire museum.\" The collection of antique firefighting vehicles/equipment is AMAZING. The kids love being able to get onto a real engine, and the little playroom is fun,too. Very unique.", "business_id": "fKwCjTBOmwcbl4XtYRZToQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BaHlhZ4dUO1AUY87ZXY6Tg", "review_id": "CNWeRtf5wM-qFdvqUmwLnQ", "text": "Truly.... thought it wld b boring, but was pleasantly surprised!  One of the least expensive museum, which was great.  Lots of stuff to keep kids interested.  Great to see the changes in fire fighting equip over the centuries & throughout the world. \nHighly recommend", "business_id": "fKwCjTBOmwcbl4XtYRZToQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "rjsx6_pSqwl0zuiwa_tI2g", "review_id": "NzjDTAcOvmf1ZoCdipYm6w", "text": "As I walked through the door I closed my eyes tightly. When I opened them again I had been transported into a 7-year-old with eyes the size of small saucers. \n\nHere was a room full of \"when I grow up I want to be a fireman!\" What I didn't know was that I was just looking at one room of many - - filled with fire engines and fire-fighting equipment from around the world. Some were old and didn't look like our fire engines today; but they all looked like the perfect place for me to climb on board and toot the horns and whistles . . . .\"beep, beep, move over, brave firemen coming to save the barn!\" (I couldn't actually climb on them; although there was one that you could!)\n\nThere's a room of old radios where you can hear calls into fire stations around the valley announcing current fire calls. As I close your eyes again I can even imagine that I am on the back of a hook and ladder engine screaming to the scene of a three-alarm blaze.\n\nThere's a room dedicated to firemen who have given their last breath to saving a corner grocery store, or a family pet . . . there is a section of that dedicated room to the many brave firemen who gave their lives on 9-11.\n\nIf you go, be sure you have time to spend . . . it isn't a small museum and there is much to see. Walking through time . . . starting when fire wagons were pulled by the firemen themselves  . . . then by horses and finally were real motor engines.\n\nAs I walked out the door I realized that it isn't just children who are fascinated by fire engines . . . . we all are! \n\nAs I pull to the curb to let one of today's big fire engines go screaming past, my heart and head go back to the time I was transported as I crossed the threshold to a most intriguing museum of bravery and heroes - The Hall of Flame - Museum of Firefighting!", "business_id": "fKwCjTBOmwcbl4XtYRZToQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RWb-_iDoC_CsfQWDoOa6iA", "review_id": "q5na9Fyj_kiGqrosKjX8JQ", "text": "What a neat place. Took my 5, 8 and 11 year old kids and they had an absolute blast. So much to see and do for all ages. I really liked finding the fire dept patches from my hometown in Illinois in the patch exhibit. I would highly recommend this place for a couple hour getaway.", "business_id": "fKwCjTBOmwcbl4XtYRZToQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WlZcfbXkPCbIOaCmATdWbg", "review_id": "uo8D6QAKEy_kNZJWDOaDkQ", "text": "The staff is amazing here. Really great people who are passionate about the trucks. Highly recommend visiting.", "business_id": "fKwCjTBOmwcbl4XtYRZToQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Uz8PBjY1D0yjefMNnVVa0w", "review_id": "0Z5K4DuwOhp9DGxFzJBOdQ", "text": "Okay, so I still like trucks in my second childhood. Trucks with Detroit Diesels make the best noise. They have a lot of trucks here. There's historic equipment from horse-drawn to twenty years old. As some of the pictures show, they have at least one vehicle younger children can climb on. \n\nA lot of the equipment was restored by one man. He signed a lot of the equipment. The docents will tell you about him. It's quite a body of work.\n\nTelecom geeks will appreciate the obsolete hardware removed from Phoenix Fire Department's dispatch center. No Centracom IIs or computer-based dispatch consoles here. It's homemade analog stuff. There are some Gamewell printers. Maybe you should call them punches. It's good someone saved this important history.\n\nDocent was helpful. The gift shop has items for big and small children.\n\nAdmission: $6", "business_id": "fKwCjTBOmwcbl4XtYRZToQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PVE_F16JEU5yJNejFv4B0A", "review_id": "LOcSQ9ALDBx6xqoSZurDLA", "text": "Even though it is only $6 to get in, this is so old school.  They hand you a 3 ring binder to take you through the tour.  They do not have information cards at each fire truck.  You have to read this small print in the 3 ring binder while minding your children.  The old guy at the front desk was grouchy on top of it all.  Don't waste your money.  Make a donation to the fallen fire fighters instead.", "business_id": "fKwCjTBOmwcbl4XtYRZToQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d3hnMILncWGsIBro8X2TOw", "review_id": "0fWeQxT1PXBBDa8tgvR2vQ", "text": "This museum is a must if you are interested in history. It is truly top notch. Dozens of perfectly restored wagons and engines from the last 3 centuries of fire fighting. The descriptions on the walls and in the binder they give you are well written and interesting. This museum is a labor of love and it shows in all the attention to detail.", "business_id": "fKwCjTBOmwcbl4XtYRZToQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sKNrs3NWHYmtOTKnlWZw_Q", "review_id": "H2tTd0IGLYKCDKVPs0NpGw", "text": "This museum is for anyone who appreciates art, design, innovation. It's mainly fire engines and showcases some beautifully renovated machines.\n\nWe loved it. \n\nIt is clear a TON of passion went into this museum. Many of the engines were restored on site by a single person.\n\nThis could be a HUGE success if it was located in a place like NYC or DC and had proper funding.\n\nThe museum itself is somewhat dated. And yes, the woman at the front desk wasn't the friendliest. Maybe she had an off day.\n\nI'd go back!", "business_id": "fKwCjTBOmwcbl4XtYRZToQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VOFs7yg7KfybNr6SFpcxsQ", "review_id": "j0oG6-h3k5MhOBQButi-Zg", "text": "This is wonderful, as a firefighter this museum acts as a window to the past. Every piece is original. There are no replicas. The staff was wonderful, they offered many stories and back grounds to all the pieces they have. I read other reviews about the staff being rude, I did not find it to be that way. I loved every minute of the museum experience. The history comes alive right before your eyes, all of their pieces are in excellent condition. I HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone remotely interested in fire.", "business_id": "fKwCjTBOmwcbl4XtYRZToQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jAGic7fVu_Wm7abYKRMPyA", "review_id": "F9qwNx4fWi4jhe-xOja3_Q", "text": "Went today and it was fun.  The volunteers were very knowledgable.  $6 for entry fee.", "business_id": "fKwCjTBOmwcbl4XtYRZToQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FN7Oi6GuTMsBDuM_n-O6wA", "review_id": "FUrVqLVnLX5sIDlg3LbBzg", "text": "My son and I had an amazing time. It was perfect for my \"future\" firefighter. The gentleman working was great with my son and very informative. It was a lot more interesting than I had anticipated. We will definitely be back.", "business_id": "fKwCjTBOmwcbl4XtYRZToQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Mqnl89EOVb-B078SYENeww", "review_id": "XS2_vQuIY82UZ7ODmRHeww", "text": "My wife and I found cheap tickets for a flight to Phoenix from Denver this winter, so we bought tickets to visit sites in Phoenix and warm up a bit!  We like museums, so one of our stops was the Hall of Flame Museum.  What an absolute treat!!  A fabulous collection of original condition and restored fire trucks and firefighting equipment.  The all volunteer staff was very friendly and provided us with a lot of the history behind the formation of the museum.  Very reasonable entrance fee with a very nice gift shop area.  If you are interested in history and/or the fire service, this is likely one of the best!", "business_id": "fKwCjTBOmwcbl4XtYRZToQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9nvuXldSk1Vs_UeyUQvWzA", "review_id": "JfmkoaWxNP6XiqxQkPwOiA", "text": "Overall, the museum itself is great and my 3 year old loves it but the woman working there is always RUDE and the toys in the kids area are FILTHY. The place is usually pretty empty other than a few toddler/preschool age kids and maybe one or two adults roaming around. I definitely think the kids are keeping this place open so maybe they should take that into consideration at the front desk and when it comes to cleanliness. (Seriously, it's disgusting. I'm worried we're going to come home with hepatitis one of these days.)", "business_id": "fKwCjTBOmwcbl4XtYRZToQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wpqpfX_ueU6MH2_jlQgnkg", "review_id": "iIX842_6_ymmgxeLSLE1_A", "text": "Despite the fact that I lived down the street from this museum, driven, ran and rode my bike past it 100 times, I never noticed it.  This partly because my interest is not piqued by fire or fire trucks, and partly because it is well-hidden in the shrubs of Papago Park.  But, I must say, it was a pleasantly surprising treat - and surprisingly large.  First, beware that the large bell by the front door does indeed work, very loudly, so resist the urge to bang it.\n\nThe museum has everything from antique fire trucks, to pictures and medals, to a kids' play area.  It even has a fire pole that you can slide down. The only thing sadly missing is the firemen.\n\nThe first gallery is filled with historic fire trucks that are so old, they are not even trucks.  They are carriages!  That were once pulled by horses!  The second gallery is filled with old fire trucks, including a large truck that kids (and adults) are allowed to climb on.  The third gallery is filled with more trucks and includes a child's play area. My kids really enjoyed playing in this area, we had to tear them away after nearly two hours.  The air conditioning is not stellar, so its humid and stuffy in there, but it still beats the 110-degree temperature outside.\n\nThe last gallery includes (yup - you guessed it!) MORE fire trucks. It also shows a 70s equipped dispatch center. Even though the computers and switchboard are decades old, the calls coming in are very real, as they are the real calls currently going to dispatch.\n\nAnd then there are also lots of photos and medals displayed on the walls, fire safety videos and information, clothing and hats for the kids to wear, among either trinkets and visuals.\n\nHaving never been a 7-year old boy, my interest in fire trucks can only be stretched so far, but for $6, this was definitely worth the excursion, and my kids and husband loved it.", "business_id": "fKwCjTBOmwcbl4XtYRZToQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YkLjSFHCRV75VFT_jl3zlA", "review_id": "WlOI0VOm3BFuLYww5M3QZQ", "text": "Receptionist was rude to us as well. She was obviously more interested in her word search than in doing her job (being polite to patrons). That said, the museum was very interesting. My 3 and 6 year old loved it. One note, it was super hot in the museum. I don't think they have a/c there. It made the trip less fun when it was about the same temp inside as outside in the middle of July.", "business_id": "fKwCjTBOmwcbl4XtYRZToQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9mjItdXixKECanLV6RBIrw", "review_id": "WOq-_aLUq4QiUQYn-6MoZw", "text": "This is a comfortable apartment complex in East Phoenix. Close to Loop 202 and SR-143, the Peaks are in a convenient location to the downtown areas in Tempe, Scottsdale and Phoenix. The complex is massive and it can be a bit confusing to navigate. Papago Park is easily accessible from the complex, as there is a gated fence on the east side leading into the park. The complex is clean, modern and safe, has lush landscaping and multiple amenities. The Peaks is home to several swimming pools, volleyball courts, a car wash, gym, grills, racquetball courts, a convenience store and more. The rent is quite reasonable as well. On the downside, it does tend to attract some of the ASU crowd and for that reason can get noisy during the Fall or Spring semesters. Although it's in a pretty convenient location, it isn't in a walkable neighborhood, as you will still need to drive to get to the nearest grocery store, pharmacy, restaurant or entertainment facilities. The light rail line is nearby, but the nearest stop is roughly a 20-minute walk to 44th Street and Washington. \n\nIn sum, I would recommend living here as it is very cozy, set in a convenient location and many of the complaints I've read about these apartments seem rather antiquated. I've had no problems with the leasing office and no problems with the actual apartment.", "business_id": "MfqEPdcw0UYVdDoV3p77tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oAmkVVyVSYDmmmiYjigmGA", "review_id": "6044T-EmHa8HGTLvb5v_HA", "text": "I have lived in this complex since June of 2009.. I chose it because of the descent prices and proximity to work. Generally I would say I have been pleased with living here but the longer I have stayed the more learn and the more I want to move out. \n\nThings I learned after moving in or since: the store owner of the internal 'market' was murdered a couple years back by a tenant.  Within he last year a female tentant was raped mid-day by two indivuals, two different instances of tenants dying from drug overdose, 11 first floor apartments were broken into in a month and had their flat screen tv stolen\n\nA friend of mine had his computer stolen from his car while parked right in front of a security camera. The front office has not been helpful or concerned about this. Their initial response was that 15 new residents were moving in and they would not get to the tapes... a couple days later they stated corporate would have to review the tapes. It has now been almost three weeks and they still have not contacted me regarding any of this.. I realize theft is a problem every where.. but they clearly don't care about my concerns. \n\nOther (Non-safety) issues: \n\nPool maintenance.. The pool near my unit was shutdown by the city for the majority of the year last year. All winter the pool was shut down the the point ducks moved in..then in the peak of pool season they finally drained it to re-tile and make repairs.. but the time it was open again pool season was nearly over. Other pools are frequently dirty, without operable chairs, or the key to enter has been changed. \n\nLights: Many of the lights around the complex are burned out or broken.. The light by my unit is out, it was replaced a couple months back and burned out almost immediately.. I am specifically not calling to report it to see how long it takes for a repair. \n\nCleanliness: Many of the tenants, (myself included) have dogs. There have been periods of time where everywhere I look there seems to be dog poop and all the bags to pick it up are gone. I have also noticed a lot of the tenants toss chicken bones into the grass and bushed around the grills. I have seen trash/dead birds/grass clippings/vomitt left for days at a time. \n\nOh and if you choose to move in and then wish to leave.. you better save up if you want to break your lease it is going to cost you BIG TIME", "business_id": "MfqEPdcw0UYVdDoV3p77tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MbJOllFenYqRpwOCoaWXtQ", "review_id": "Cre_EfW7BGH0SqTwrLcwuA", "text": "I lived at the peaks for about 3 years and it has been an overall positive experience. The apartments are good value. They are reasonably priced for what you get. I lived in the 3 bedroom apartment which was large and comfortable. The grounds are well kept and have racquetball court and beach volleyball court. The basketball court is nice as well (although sometimes without a net). There is some crime in the complex but nothing ever happened directly to me. Twice in three years I saw more than one cop car at the same scene. The complex is centrally located and only 5 mins from the airport, Arcadia, ASU -tempe, and Scottsdale.  \n\nI would recommend this complex to anyone on a budget who is looking for good value.", "business_id": "MfqEPdcw0UYVdDoV3p77tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DdlhLZe_QSLwMih_vW1_fg", "review_id": "RnT-ZExCIAMEc3biHvS5sQ", "text": "La maison", "business_id": "MfqEPdcw0UYVdDoV3p77tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-qJm5Kxx9U7oVKHYDUBsbQ", "review_id": "fPNvsZdmq2JCU8MSWnzZ9A", "text": "After reading a ton of poor reviews online , I figured I'd write one on yelp to get the ball rolling & the truth out there...\nThis place is actually a wonderful place to live.  The units are beautiful, the grounds themselves are always well kept and the property management company is beyond helpful.  I've had a couple service orders and they've had the maintenance men at my door within the same day.  They repaired & replaced things with no questions asked.\nThe rent is super cheap too considering the location .  . The complex is just a few miles up the street from Mill ave & just a few miles down the street from Oldtown.\nIf you pay your rent on time, then there shouldn't be any issues with this apartment complex and the great property management company that's running it.\n... Just a tip though . Try to not get a unit that faces the east or west.\n... Oh and I forgot to mention the extra large gym they have. It's honestly the best gym I've ever seen at an apartment complex.  . I even cancelled my gym membership at Gold's and still able to get in every single exercise that I was doing there.\nAbsolutely no complaints here! Best bang for your buck! :)", "business_id": "MfqEPdcw0UYVdDoV3p77tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8Q3WEqfLwvbyWMxrWY4M5Q", "review_id": "HBziiNfGQDBlD8F375TKmA", "text": "Horrible apartments...\nDon't let the outside appearance fool you! I originally started renting here when it was the peaks at papago park and everything was great, when they switched management to red mountain villas things went downhill. Take a good look around the complex and you will notice several empty apartments for good reasons. In the two years I lived there 4 different families moved in and out next door because of decline in management. The new management kept charging and reversing late fees, weren't responsive to calls, and entered our apartment without notice or consent...yes that really happened.\n\nAfter move out they are trying to charge for carpet replacement when we didn't have any damage...we even had a walk through and the person said we didn't need to fix anything...now we have a 600 dollar bill!\n\nNeedless to say...don't rent here.", "business_id": "MfqEPdcw0UYVdDoV3p77tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eF1GDsHKhd7g4CndTgocdw", "review_id": "GQlLuXH_2XhvdlEm-cPcXQ", "text": "Landscape is nice, people up front are retarded new hires that have no idea what they are doing. Apartment are all different so there is no flat rate, esp on 2 bedrooms. People don't pick up after their animals which is gross! Other than that no problems in the first 4 months.", "business_id": "MfqEPdcw0UYVdDoV3p77tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tbR1fGmDULA7Y36ndyX7XQ", "review_id": "UOSuD_qTUItyZ8i3ZiaLgg", "text": "We have been living here for 6 months now, and we like this place. Grounds well kept, management/offices personal kind and helpful. We have called maintenance three times and the 3 times we had the issue solved on the same day.\n\nIt does have some drawbacks, which are not great deal to us, but that make it only a four star:\n\n1) Walls are on the thin side, so you can hear the neighbor's bathroom (and they can hear you) \nStrong stepping is also heard\n\n2) Issues in common areas (gates, gym) tend to be fixed slowly. One aerobic machine has been broken since we moved in, and has an advertisement 'Out of order till next Tuesday' It doesn't state the month or the year, though :)\n Gates have been properly working on and off during this six month period\n\n3) I have not seen once that everything works properly at the same time in the common areas :)  (In the Gym,they fix a machine-the clock stops working. They fix the clock-the TV breaks down. They fix all that-the gates do not work properly) \n Ok this belongs to number 2 above :)\n\nThese are not mayor problems for us, however, it is understandable that some people may not like this situation.\n\nNice community overall. Did I mention it has 6 pools? :)", "business_id": "MfqEPdcw0UYVdDoV3p77tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_kCS5Ls57VdVZ5yxIH90QQ", "review_id": "tuGtjtTRw-izdcmabfjDMg", "text": "This complex is not interested in customer service. They do nothing to retain residents, just keep raising rent and lying to you. They say they are97% full but are not even close. They send renewal notices and when you go in to address renewal options, they do not even agree to what they gave you in their written notice.\nLocks for pool gates have been broken for well over a year and never replaced. Maintenance issues are neglected or given a \"duct tape\" repair. This facility wants immediate money and will fine you for anything, charge you for everything when you move, and do nothing to retain you - except raise your rent and lie to you. \nClass C property with poorly trained staff and an ownership that is clueless on property management. \nHUD would love for all resident complaints to come to them, as management violates many Federal laws.", "business_id": "MfqEPdcw0UYVdDoV3p77tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pEFqP_EhpYM7auiPEi3J7A", "review_id": "BgTj5Wh6BY1BUjCqhl2Xbw", "text": "I have lived here for almost 2 years. It's been one ridiculous thing after the other. They forgot to charge is for our pets- we called to remind them we had pets- twice!! No-one ever returned our calls. Months later they back billed us for- guess what?! You got it!! Our pets!! \n\nWhen our lease was up the first time (should've taken the opportunity to run for it!) they harassed us daily about re-signing a lease. The lease renewal letter they gave us had the incorrect date on it that our lease was up. I called to talk to them about it- no call back (I called 4 times! Christian the office manager is a half wit!) I finally went in to talk to someone in person. Their response?! The administrative error of the wrong lease end date was my issue, they are not responsible. We were trying to decide if we could move and to where and ran out of time to decide due to the office error and signed a new lease (for 6 months) as a last resort. \n\nOur hot water heater sprung a leak at 3 am. Our neighbor called it in (leaking through to their apt); maintenance shows up, has to replace the hot water heater and left the old one on our stoop by the front door for days. I called the office 3 times to see when it would be removed- without any resolution. I came home from dinner later in the week to find the hot water heater gone and a letter from a lawyer stating that I had been \"served\" with an eviction notice for having trash on my stoop!!!!!! First off- you have to \"serve\" someone legal documents in person, not shove them in the door AND the papers weren't even signed by anyone!!!! I was FURIOUS! I forwent the option to call and went into the office- pissed! Christian was on vacation and he was the only one I could speak to in regards to my issues. I asked for his return date and called him everyday for a week after with no call back. No one ever called me back- Obviously! and I am still living here, so needless to say the letter was complete bullsh**!\n\nI am so sick of this place! The view of Papago and the golf course is gorgeous but I will be getting the hell out of here as soon as this lease is up! Do NOT do it to yourself!! Horrible horrible property management!!!", "business_id": "MfqEPdcw0UYVdDoV3p77tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RaXC0SzwK2lgQ8w0cCx7ag", "review_id": "QRUmi4JLyijt7fAB5mxJlQ", "text": "First of all the person below me who is the only one who wrote a positive review either is office staff or just does not live in the complex at all. OFFICE STAFF OFFICE STAFF OFFICE STAFF. Just terrible, rude, and to be blunt most are just unintelligent. Sure they are nice to you upon your initial arrival...until you sign the lease. I have lived here for almost 2 years now and have nothing but issues with the majority of the rude and less than intelligent office staff. Sure the apartments area decent priced...due to the low price it does allow less than desirable tenants. (putting it as nicely as possible)\nThe maintenance is fine, and the grounds are pretty well maintained, decent pool areas and work out area (Not even close to the work out equipment at Gold's, as one review states) I just cant say enough about the poor customer service and property management...DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND GO SOMEWHERE ELSE!!!!", "business_id": "MfqEPdcw0UYVdDoV3p77tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_h6p2wfpEQTB-RD1GvxY_w", "review_id": "enMVU0UlZ55v_vtOmKj-ag", "text": "Unfortunately I would have to agree with all the previous comments concerning customer service.  There are a FEW employees who actually do care about the residences, but overall the staff could care less.  There is supposed to be a safety/security officer you can call after hours if there is a noise complaint or any suspicious activity, etc.  They are totally hit or miss whether or not they even answer when you call.  Maintenance took FOREVER to go through.  Luckily we never had any major repairs.  Literally half our building was unoccupied by the time we moved out.  Tells you alot about how people felt.", "business_id": "MfqEPdcw0UYVdDoV3p77tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FgbBjf2XCDXw9bRWka5R-w", "review_id": "yR2CadR48887md9FptBhjA", "text": "Do not rent here. Staff in the front office is horribly rude. They don't care about their residents at all.", "business_id": "MfqEPdcw0UYVdDoV3p77tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VjYSZpvHSGn2xlrAFdh0uw", "review_id": "kWAg1KEsmQW36KYGbgahPQ", "text": "I don't know why people are giving such bad reviews. It's a very nice complex. They take pride in it looking beautiful.  I personally love how quiet it is there. Everyone respects the quiet hours, especially with the amenities being open 24hrs. They are also reasonably priced. The front staff has been nothing but helpful every time I have called or went in. And maintenance is very timely.", "business_id": "MfqEPdcw0UYVdDoV3p77tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FRVtSCjYQ1vPMRK7yz3XUQ", "review_id": "JEwwwLg4PA7d622Y0fjzSA", "text": "Gotta love when you call the office to ask a question and they act like your interrupting their day! Glad we moved out!", "business_id": "MfqEPdcw0UYVdDoV3p77tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FgbBjf2XCDXw9bRWka5R-w", "review_id": "uYPHTieRi6y8te1gNHb12Q", "text": "I am redoing this review. \nBefore I gave them 1 star because of the staff. Well let me continue with my dissatisfaction. If I could give them ZERO STARS I would easily. \nMy dryer HAS NOT WORKED since I moved in. After having maitnence come out MULTIPLE TIMES they are still saying there is nothing wrong with it. They can and will get you in trouble for anything. Makes me feel like they're \"big brother\" watching over you. \nSo many people I have talked to are having similar issues. There are so many empty apartments due to the fact that this is A TERRIBLE COMPLEX. yes it may look good from the outside. Just don't wait until you live here for months. It only gets worse.\nThey have issues with the LEASE. My lease started July 1st. Now they are saying I cannot get out of my lease until JULY 31st!!!\nThat is 13 months when I signed a 12 MONTH LEASE.\nAwful awful awful place to live.", "business_id": "MfqEPdcw0UYVdDoV3p77tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "terlxdWiWIJLKhV1uWIWQA", "review_id": "YVMx1QsjINFViOH54jt9Sw", "text": "If I could give this 0 stars I would. I have lived here for 2 years now and cannot believe the terrible service that they provide to their residents. I have had to ask multiple times for the closet in my guest room to be fixed (it is now broken again because they didn't fix it properly the first time. They never admit that they missed something the first time and I had the same problem with the guest toilet. Their website for paying rent is terrible. Why would I only want to pay for the utilities instead of the entire bill? Thanks to their system that doesn't understand what \"full amount\" means, they were trying to charge me late fees when I have paid my bill in full and early every month for 2 years. Their office hours are so terrible that I couldn't even talk to them when they finally delivered the message and had to wait until 10am on a weekday when most normal people are at work to try to talk to someone. I would NEVER recommend this apartment to ANYONE.", "business_id": "MfqEPdcw0UYVdDoV3p77tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-mYPtiK_0QGlLFUtBtEfQg", "review_id": "KxlWmZy7UAaqOs5IdfB11w", "text": "I volunteered at this place last week with a a local missionary group called the Mathew 25 Project. It was my first time working with Mathew 25 and also at Umom.  This is a transitional shelter for families.  We fed around 100-150 people in what was basically a clean comfortable cafeteria style environment.  This is a converted hotel/motel in Phoenix and I was really impressed with the facility and the staff was so kind and capable.  If you are looking for an opportunity to serve or if you are a parent in a tough place, I would highly recommend giving them a call.  Great experience!!", "business_id": "pvg5xoIdgXUTspWs8GoCOQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "kGgAARL2UmvCcTRfiscjug", "review_id": "TtYylfL8EXo87B7h3NAS2Q", "text": "UMOM helps homeless families in need.  Their shelter provides a safe place for them to  stay and work on finding permanent housing.  They also help domestic violence victims find shelter as well.\n\nUntil I moved to Scottsdale and heard a presentation from them, I had never heard of this charity.  It really touched me to hear the stories and they invited me to come visit the facility.  After seeing what they do first hand, I knew I had to get involved somehow....so we donated some blankets and furniture as well as gave some monetary support.\n\nI am all about helping charities that put your donations to good use and this is one of those who are making an immediate impact on the community.  Kudos to the volunteers who work at their facility and help these families in need!\n\nReturn Factor - 100%", "business_id": "pvg5xoIdgXUTspWs8GoCOQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kEeIrbREnRip5AWQZe5YfQ", "review_id": "FGWcgXXlDA23Xs5b_6pIKg", "text": "It's is rare that I give five stars, but how can I not. They help homeless families and low income families. As well, they have after school programs.  Got to love those, that help others.", "business_id": "pvg5xoIdgXUTspWs8GoCOQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "K0YMZcrmKRPEQtvkxIebzA", "review_id": "TJu1UNW1dK3feYDVMVA6Hg", "text": "Finally, an auto repair shop that I can trust! I have been taking my car here for a while based on a recommendation I received. I always feel confident that they are being honest with me and I always receive excellent service. It doesn't  hurt that they leave a piece of candy in my car when I pick it up :-)!", "business_id": "osI3BT6AagWA-ravXrmK3w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ziCKT5n58tcVfgksImx0VQ", "review_id": "dV429YY4pN1LJV8hQzA4Yg", "text": "We have traditionally taken our vehicles strictly to the dealerships for any type of repairs. Recently my wife found a coupon for Dean's in the ValuPak. She convinced me to give them a try and we are glad we did. \n\nShe celled them to talk about to schedule an appointment. When she got off the phone she just couldn't stop raving about their customer service. That was just the first call. The following day we dropped the car off to them 15 minutes before they opened for the day. Again, great customer service.\n\nThe great customer service just kept consistent through our entire experience. Their quality of work has been great and they don't try to push repairs on you.\n\nI didn't use it, but I understand that they offer a shuttle service.\n\nSince writing this review I have received a phone call from them making sure that I was satisfied with their service and received a thank you card in the mail. They continue to impress me. When was the last time you got that level of service from anyone?", "business_id": "osI3BT6AagWA-ravXrmK3w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gh1Yshb4mTh6bm6NTtlgRQ", "review_id": "CnpW7gxycpC8hoPZoLBknQ", "text": "I went to Dean's Auto Repair for a 2nd opinion on my car. I had two areas I was told needed repair. The second was quite expensive to fix, that is why I saught a second opinion. I am so Happy I did.  Dean's did the check and found one area needed fixed and repaired it at a reasonable price. The second and most expensive, was not a problem. Thank you so much for Honest and Good Service. I know I will be taking my car back there for all my repairs.  They have great Oil Change prices and a percentage off your service for referring a friend. All around great family feel place.", "business_id": "osI3BT6AagWA-ravXrmK3w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DrWLhrK8WMZf7Jb-Oqc7ww", "review_id": "UDeO2HSYmqUUvB5kgVtd4w", "text": "Brand new to AZ, the process of finding a new mechanic can be a little slice of hell. Luckily, I found Dean's on Yelp and the three good reviews had me heading over there to figure out what was wrong with my gas tank and gas gauge. Right away over the phone, I was given the rundown that the estimate is free and they would even shuttle me back to my place while the process unfolded. When I arrived at Dean's, there were several older women waiting for their cars to be fixed and they were telling me that this place has been around for over 50 years and they have been bringing their cars in for decades to get fixed which was comforting. There are photos on the wall of years gone past and that says they have been doing something right. As for my car, Grant found a way to get into my tank through the trunk saving several hours in labor costs and also identified other parts I needed as he figured out my problem. My car was bought used so i didn't know it needed a new battery and fuel filter, which I am glad they discovered. I was kept mostly informed of the timetable for my repairs and even though my vehicle had the worst case scenario (Fuel pump), it was easy to be impressed with the detail-oriented mechanics (calling all over for best price on parts and breaking car talk down to the basics), friendly front-desk people and long-time customers who keep coming back which now includes me.", "business_id": "osI3BT6AagWA-ravXrmK3w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FcHQ5oXxAdB6cL9MZySEAg", "review_id": "tiFkkZ4Vq-axSZkhHxqVYw", "text": "I purchased a used Jaguar XJR, and needed to find a service location to maintain my car. I did not want to utilize the Jaguar dealer, as there is only one in the valley and it is not convenient to my location, and I already knew I was buying a super-car, and repairs, when needed, would be pricey. I didn't want to add a dealership premium on top. I found Dean's using Google and I read the reviews I could find both here on Yelp and elsewhere. All of them were stellar. I gave them a call to schedule my first oil change and to get estimates on some other services I thought I might need. These included brakes, belts, and some possible transmission work.\nWhen I arrived, Bobby the manager immediately set me at ease. I was apprehensive about seeking out service on this type of car from a non dealer shop, but that was instantly gone once Bobby started talking about my car. It was obvious from the get go that he was knowledgable about the marque and the model. He went over the list I had brought of areas that I thought I might need to have service and basically told me I didn't need any of it. My brakes did not need replacing, in fact they were quite new. I didn't need any belt replacements or transmission service. Besides the oil change I had come for, the only thing I actually need was an air filter replacement. \nNoah did the work on my car, and he is just fantastic. He admitted he was a Jaguar fan, and I felt like he would take care of my car as it were his own. He checked the car over, and gave me some tips and pointers on things that I could expect being a first time Jaguar owner. He also took the time to buff out a scuff I had unfortunately given her on one of the passenger doors just after I bought her. I certainly didn't expect that they would offer to do that. That was very much appreciated.\nThe entire time I was waiting for my service I was engaged in some friendly chat with the receptionist. We talked about her cars, and she went over the history of the dealership. Everyone was just incredibly friendly. I never felt like anyone was interested in squeezing anything extra out of me. Quite the opposite in fact, as I previously mentioned they honestly told me that I was not due for services I had come prepared to schedule and pay for.  I feel like I have found a very knowledgable, friendly team of folks who are just interested in helping me enjoy a car I am incredibly excited to own. Thanks Dean's!", "business_id": "osI3BT6AagWA-ravXrmK3w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "sEWeeq41k4ohBz4jS_iGRw", "review_id": "c7atsaUnYA72i0HFfnbnmw", "text": "I have complete confidence with this shop. Super knowledgeable and were quick and friendly.\n\nI took my truck to them for a second opinion and they found that the \"recommendations\" from the other shop were completely untrue.\n\nI saved over $700 by having them do the work and not the first overpriced shop.", "business_id": "osI3BT6AagWA-ravXrmK3w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IFLvMmZ5TQzJHxslnGvLsw", "review_id": "OtjPrEySGJGhAgzHugfDDQ", "text": "Do not go to DEANS auto repair unless you want to waste half your day and receive a bill you pay to get your car back that is a poor opinion of  what needs to be repaired.  What a joke this place has the b**** to charge $135 to open the hood for a few minutes and sit on the car for an hour and call you back to say you need to clean out your gas lines, and that will be $445.  After you pay the 135 for diagnosing nothing, we will subtract that from the $445, what a deal.  I went there to fix the problem and I was specific at what was wrong, so it was a shock to find out they did nothing.  They could have been honest and said it will cost you $135 for us to just look at it and then you can decide if you want to gamble with us actually doing any work.  I believe they are crooks.   Never will I go to Deans auto joke.", "business_id": "osI3BT6AagWA-ravXrmK3w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 10, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "-Dof9NwAoQwRM-GVPZk5zw", "review_id": "V6Q0hqTZBwrhFmtBzeFF7g", "text": "This is definitely the place to get cheap eats on the fly!\n\nThe Need: a good lunch close to my work - hopefully one that I had not been to yet.\n\nThe Restriction: $7 in singles to my name\n\nThe Rescue:  I reached out to the Phx Yelp community on the talk boards for help with my lunch conundrum and Amanda B. came to the rescue.\n\nThe Verdict:  I've seen Phoenix House of Pizza and Subs many, many times driving near my work.  Honestly, I always thought it was some sort of front for illegal activities or a place where kidnapped children were kept.  The outside isn't very appealing and the surrounding establishments in the strip mall are a little sketchy and unkempt looking.  So, by association, it wasn't on my list of places to check out anytime soon.\n\nI took a co-worker/witness with me (remember...strength in numbers) and headed to get a slice or two.  Inside was very different from the outside perception.  It is a huge space with a lot of dining tables and is very clean minus a few uncleared tables.  We each ordered two big slices - him sausage and me pepperoni, green pepper, and pineapple.  Yum!  It was cooked to order (although a tiny bit burnt) and nice and hot.  You won't find pizza that has sat under the lamps for hours on end.  There are a variety of condiments (red pepper flakes, parmesean, etc.) and they also have a few desserts.  I haven't ventured to the sub side yet - maybe next time.  What's even better?  My two custom pie slices rang in at just under $7.  Oh yeah!\n\nSo, I didn't witness any illegal activities or see any kidnapped children, but I did manage to have some good eats within my budget and walking distance from my work.  Check it out if you're on a budget and in the area.", "business_id": "ZAgPh4v-oOb1g6cdlkKI0g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "HP_xZYNC5XK-VyNrnHbtRQ", "review_id": "aKi_iqzBz3Gsp-Cz-DO9KQ", "text": "I've lived in the valley all of my life and have driven past Phoenix House of Pizza and Subs many, many times and always thought it must be some dingy, nasty place where crackheads hang and they serve greasy pizza. How wrong I was. Of course it's nestled in a dirty liitle strip mall off of Van Buren and I still look around to make sure there are no weirdos lurking about, but this place is worth checking out.\nMy husband works nearby and had gone to this place on his lunch break once and said how great it was and I must try it. \nMy first visit I ordered two slices of pepperoni. It was very good and filling. \nSecond trip I ordered a pizza with gyro meat. It was pretty tasty. \nThey also serve home made baklava, which I haven't tried, but it looks very yummy. \nThis place is great for eatin' cheap and a tasty slice of pizza.", "business_id": "ZAgPh4v-oOb1g6cdlkKI0g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 3, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "nc3cqVN0UuB3m50-CcMftw", "review_id": "XfVeOzivyFIEQCMGJBx8Mg", "text": "When I first moved to Phx and found my first apartment, budget was my Secret Word of every day. Yeah, so I moved into a modest studio apartment at 52nd Street and Van Buren. It builds character. Sure, it was western exposure and I couldn't afford to run the AC. Shows endurance. And I learned to spend what little money I made wisely. Fiscal conservatism rocks! Well, part of that meant finding a cheap and nearby place to wash my chonies and other clothes. Finding good eats was coincidental. Every Saturday morning, I'd set my VCR to record X-Men Generation, loaded up my Sportage with a week's worth of dirty clothes and headed to the laundromat at 48th and VB. Initially, I'd stroll on over to the Circle K during the wash cycle, get something that was certain to introduce me to my toilet after the spin cycle and that was about normal. One day, I bravely headed north and stumbled upon Phx House of Pizza and Subs. Like a mirage in the desert, it called out to me with intriguing smells of delishness. It was lust at first sight. The 2 slices of pizza would keep me filled until afternoon and were amazingly tasty. Truly, I found happiness.\n\nAnd so it was, a Saturday ritual whilest my clothing was being laundered I succumbed to the garlicky goodness that is PHOPS. Sadly, I found love and moved to the other side of town and it seemed I was watching an endearing lover grow smaller in my rear view mirror as I drove on. :sigh: I did know what good, economically-friendly dining was. I shall never forget you.\n\nOh, and honey, if you're reading this: You're way better than pizza. Honestly, I mean that. :kiss:", "business_id": "ZAgPh4v-oOb1g6cdlkKI0g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "jccGOMPTOGS22Tp2m9PAog", "review_id": "A1GbG-fyS22_BYxhwhmdJw", "text": "This is not the place to go for dinner.  Period.  They have limited evening hours and it's for a good reason.  During the 30 minutes I was there, not a single other soul ventured in.  I think they save the lunch leftovers and schlep them onto the unsuspecting evening customer.\nI can put up with a lot of things for a cheap dinner.  I don't need good customer service.  I don't need to eat in a safe neighborhood.  I'm not expecting gourmet, either.  \nBut, damn it, when you turn the lights off during business hours while I'm in the middle of chomping down my stale pizza, I'm drawing the line.  \nSure, come for lunch.  I'm always a fan of pizza by the slice places, and if my pizza was fresh, I'm sure it would have been good.  Pretty sure, anyways.", "business_id": "ZAgPh4v-oOb1g6cdlkKI0g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "gQ7nRTpb8v3ItxgpWeXcow", "text": "Love this place for a quick lunch.  All I have had is the pizza.  Combo #2:  2 slice of cheese ( you can add meat for extra $) & 24oz drink for around $5 or so.  \n\nThe pizza is thin, hot, and melty cheese....  YUM!  Not like NY pie, but great for AZ.", "business_id": "ZAgPh4v-oOb1g6cdlkKI0g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "el_BsZHqhCZK_VG27TyPBA", "review_id": "mh7BL4BPugOnsUa47Cg6gw", "text": "Not a bad lunch, but definitely not the best pizza around. I went with the 2-slice lunch special, one pepperoni and one black olive.  The crust is a little crusty for my taste (if that makes sense). Not bad, but I typically prefer either a soft chewy crust or a crispy cracker-thin crust, as opposed to a crunchy and bready crust.\n\nThe pepperoni slice was decent, but the black olive slice was very strange. There must have been 70-80 slices of olive, so probably about 20 or so whole olives went into this one slice. I'd hate to see their bill for olives. And the olive slices were apparently added after the majority of the cooking was done, which meant they were just loose up there, and fell off immediately when I picked up the slice.\n\nI'm sure I'll be back for a cheap quick lunch.", "business_id": "ZAgPh4v-oOb1g6cdlkKI0g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9SZBVZ-mxebOVa1BlWFtWw", "review_id": "22R-qyeYKU1Zml1WSxdGzQ", "text": "I grew up living right around the corner from a Phoenix House. J and I went a few days before I had Baby C. Pizza was decent. Nothing like Streets or Grimaldi's, but better than Little Cesear's. Wings were average. \n\nAll in all, a good place to stop in for a quick slice for lunch.", "business_id": "ZAgPh4v-oOb1g6cdlkKI0g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CQVPwymzvS01Re6O4DATGQ", "review_id": "qVoVZIBjjRzqSyaBcuMUEw", "text": "I LOVE this place! You can keep your corporate cookie cutter sub shops. Give me one that is family owned and recognize you when you come in!", "business_id": "ZAgPh4v-oOb1g6cdlkKI0g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vDIs0RJ3r7OS9bOAxeylFw", "review_id": "hq78liROF6mc7p4jaJseWA", "text": "Some people might be scared of the surrounding business or the looks but this place is great for a quick lunch. I review things for what they are not comparing to other restaurants that are in different prices ranges and experiences.   \n\nI work nearby and walked over for a slice and salad. It was quick, crispy with some old fashioned over burns like I want it. It's clean and the clientele were all normal people just like me. The owner seemed to know people by name and by eating here I'm supporting the local economy and a small family owned business. Very affordable combos starting at around $5.", "business_id": "ZAgPh4v-oOb1g6cdlkKI0g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TNEVfdBVRud8rd8iHibfqw", "review_id": "hW9H9PBRKBAds__cShsPWg", "text": "This place has yummy pizza and salads! Haven't tried the subs but they look delish! You will not be disappointed :) Cheesy hot pizza by the slice made just for you! Friendly staff :)", "business_id": "ZAgPh4v-oOb1g6cdlkKI0g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0ST1KniOKB9Evq-IuUyMIA", "review_id": "plYKQXIJ0QoWTDxQpdiYvw", "text": "I love this place! Cheap, super accommodating and friendly staff-plus they do a great job. They only take cash and English is rarely spoken but where else can you get a detail for under $50?", "business_id": "LrPG6AgIomIrSNTcwJU5Hw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rZdPU5_FwSA_Op97D3lu0A", "review_id": "savN0mDPCe7UeNH0JRstsA", "text": "Awesome family owned carwash that you just can't beat. The family atmosphere is great and you can tell they really value their customers. Most of the customers you can tell are repeat. Cash only, but you can't beat the deals. Awesome details and handwax specials. Provide TV's to watch while sitting in a massage chair as your vehicle is taken care of. No place in the Phoenix area can compete. If you show up at the right time you might even meet a couple of ball players from the Cardinals.", "business_id": "LrPG6AgIomIrSNTcwJU5Hw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U3sZtXkLt7KdYYdzDOIkLg", "review_id": "9zacfvDyZTlvF5uEP9T2Pw", "text": "Never had a car detailed before, but my car was nasty. My brother blows snot rockets in the passenger seat, I spill food and drink all over it. I throw my mountain bike covered in mud in the back. I go on hunting trips and get animal fluids in it. I park it at the airport and let food rot in it.\n\nI knew I was personally incapable of cleaning it as deeply as it needed to be cleaned.\n\nThese guys got this car as clean as it could possibly get. For $50. Worth every penny.\n\nI don't want to exaggerate, but what they do is actually a skill. It was obvious that they wanted me to be happy with it and the guys really seemed to take pride in their work. \n\nCash only, which is my style.", "business_id": "LrPG6AgIomIrSNTcwJU5Hw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KMCAR_uE71dneFc63vw7Xg", "review_id": "8Cij_hUmuUbIOPiXdCfqDw", "text": "Hmmm...where to start. I'll start off saying that you can not beat the price of $9 for a car wash-complete with air freshener and armor all for your tires. Love that. I will say that the place is definitely in need of a face lift. They only accept cash for payment, which is totally absurd in 2013. I went a few months back and some thugs stole my iPod out of a closed compartment (totally my fault for leaving it in there). Hope they loved my greatest hits of Britney Spears! Last time I went, I asked the owner for a rain check and he told me they stopped giving them because people were taking advantage of it.  *blank stare* Aren't they supposed to if it rained?? Ahhh.. whatever.. I still go though, it's close to the house.", "business_id": "LrPG6AgIomIrSNTcwJU5Hw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aTlpQ1vqSDWDmLqbMjw8tA", "review_id": "QA22z1XPIgAfaV4_yU4-ig", "text": "This is my first Yelp review and under better circumstances I wish I was writing my first great review. Unfortunately not. I'm usually like those of you who get too lazy to complain even if there's something wrong and usually there's not much that bothers you. However, this was my first car I bought with my hard-earned money and I wanted this to be a special event. I bought it last week but it was raining all last week so I waited and waited until today. So I scoured through my fellow Yelpers to help me pick a car wash that has great reviews. My eyes locked on World Class Car Wash and I spared no expense. I purchased the full detail $49 and Hand Wax $20. \n\nI told them that the previous owner had window stickers and decal everywhere. I told them about something he stuck on the dashboard and a residue that remained. I pointed them all out and I thought with paying $70 total for everything I would get some attention on things I specifically asked about. However, much to my dismay, the stickers and decal remained. I asked them to remove it and I thought it was good. Even up until then, I wanted to be happy so I just left. As I was driving my car I noticed gunk all over the window. The guy who was scraping with the razor to get the decals and stickers off didn't bother to throw decal residue out after scraping them. Everything remained. As I checked more later, I noticed candy wrappers from the previous owner still there but this time soaked breadcrumbs from being watered during the detailing process. It was nasty digging my hands down there to collect all the wrappers. \n\nI was very disappointed. This was my first car and I wanted it to be an experience. Sorry guys.", "business_id": "LrPG6AgIomIrSNTcwJU5Hw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KMCAR_uE71dneFc63vw7Xg", "review_id": "xhZ2eJwTdTBsh3J6QaZUvw", "text": "As promised, Steve hooked it up. I went back and he made sure everything was on point. They washed my car and even got some of the tar spots off-free of charge. I'm a fan! Thanks, Steve!   :)", "business_id": "LrPG6AgIomIrSNTcwJU5Hw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IEFyvGVxFKhYJDyEV5Erog", "review_id": "jdFZlIiR6qmi06-TexgF1A", "text": "I'll admit, I've been more than a bit curious to try out this car wash, located on a particularly sketchy stretch of McDowell. The pricing seemed to good to be true, too: $20 for a wash and hand wax on my Wrangler. The gamble paid off, though: the final result was fantastic! The exterior was shiny, vinyl and rubber surfaces dressed, and interior vacuumed and free of the remaining dog hair that another, more prominent hand wash establishment left coated on the carpeted upholstery.\n\nThe actual waiting area is not bad: there is assorted auto merchandise for sale and, while dim, it was clean and well air-conditioned. Be prepared to pay in cash.", "business_id": "LrPG6AgIomIrSNTcwJU5Hw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SZyo9fK-aGvoEeiHxvOCUw", "review_id": "sH0Xsv2e2uoajBkfDa4EmQ", "text": "The other reviews are right on. This place is so weird and sketchy I would never send my wife here. The inside looks like a great place to get murdered. I prefer to sit outside thinking about which direction I'd run if shit goes down. But the people are nice and they do a thorough job on the car for a good price. BUT ONLY IF YOU HAVE CASH!", "business_id": "LrPG6AgIomIrSNTcwJU5Hw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gzRsfkwkxS1OAcMvh6muDQ", "review_id": "ZGc7SC6FMk3kSyJ3vyQBzA", "text": "Other reviews are spot on.  The place looks rather sketchy, and I would not have even tried if not for the positive reviews.  I purchased the deluxe wash for $18 and it turned out to be a great deal.  Basically a full detail with wash/wax.   It took about 30 minutes (a bit longer than I would prefer), but I honestly did not mind because they were literally working on my car the entire time.  I will definitely go back.", "business_id": "LrPG6AgIomIrSNTcwJU5Hw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RCmLs2zkBnI3sWOQ3Ps9mQ", "review_id": "OYcXcOpvPXbrE0tIdQxZoA", "text": "The staff is friendly, very helpful and knowledgeable! They have a great inventory, and are willing to order parts to have on hand just in case you may need them.\n\nIt feels like an old time Speed shop of days gone by!\n\nPrices are comparable to those online, and cheaper than other places around!", "business_id": "pOgvHSiPd4hRlCkekZsBZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rPjg4ClJOG3l1YETBxY8OQ", "review_id": "OJ3sa6OSacwLOZjtwNoqfA", "text": "I've been a customer of SoCal for a number of years now.  Just got an email reminder that 2nd Saturdays is April 14th, this weekend.   2nd Saturdays are a blast but I can't make it to many of them, but will try for this one.    They are supporting the Desert Food Bank, so bring some canned food to this worthwhile cause.\nThe staff has always been extremely friendly and helpful and helped with solving a number of car project problems over the years.   Way to go So-Cal and I hope to be there Sat morning.", "business_id": "pOgvHSiPd4hRlCkekZsBZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-QAjXQxnEmZ9bGg9TGJk1A", "review_id": "NxcEKWC9V1zvupDw3zvRLA", "text": "Good store for us car geeks... Also this isn't just for old ford hot rods... The got plenty of classic and muscle car parts.", "business_id": "pOgvHSiPd4hRlCkekZsBZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gQm2p1gmBPQ4f1sHxgRlbw", "review_id": "dYpBwq-PCwNi73CXLiRvBA", "text": "This is a great shop to find the sexi Billet items for your ride. Purchased an Polished serpentine set up for my SBC and some other dress up items and billet interior parts. Great selection and knowledgable staff. A little over priced for certain things so do your do-diligence and compare prices.", "business_id": "pOgvHSiPd4hRlCkekZsBZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tLrjg5jMmBfnnTs3d61SWw", "review_id": "uTZ2d6CDvuRRsFjlt5ioLA", "text": "It is a crime how much they charge you to play golf at Papago.  Of course, the customer is ripping the course off instead of the other way around.  This place may not have a lot of frills, but it is a well-maintained, challenging, and fun desert course with beautiful views of the surrounding areas.  You can play here for dirt cheap prices, especially in the warmer months if you can brave the heat.  One of the best, if not the best, golf bargains in the valley.", "business_id": "Y1HeP1ed5NPh7U5hhI7X0g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "-l-FgTufv4eRX-Zya2sdtQ", "review_id": "sVKduCRRX_xkpxIGU1JuFA", "text": "I played the storied Papago Golf Course for the first time in March. After hearing positive things about the track from family members I was slightly disappointed. \nI appreciate that it is a Municipal course (that has been around since the Eisenhower administration) which in turn keeps the rates very modest but it was a little bit dumpy in my opinion.  The fairways were in pretty bad shape and the facilities were definitely dated. \nThat being said; the greens were in awsome shape and they sold us an entire 12-pack of suds and threw it into a large water bucket w/ ice.\nFast greens and cold beers managed to salvage an enjoyable round.", "business_id": "Y1HeP1ed5NPh7U5hhI7X0g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "du6KeE54IFbPiXpU3LOd1g", "review_id": "kzzgef3G5SZNn2jbA3fxfg", "text": "I finally played Papago again (after the revamp) and I am impressed with the improvements.\nIt was the best course in the City of Phoenix owned family, but with the new management and the revamp (old-vamp?) of the course...they apparently put the course back to being much closer to the way it was in the `60's...I found it to be a much better track.\nThey removed a bunch of trees, which frankly make for much better sight lines from the tees and into the greens.\nThen trees that are left serve a purpose, and are attractive and in good health, as opposed to the trees and bushes that were essentially \"debris\" for the past few years.\nAlso, the desert areas have been cleaned up and the course really looks nice!\nFinally, as with all City of Phoenix courses, it is really great to be able to walk a golf course, and play real golf, instead of the resort/cart golf that we have to play at most of the the resorts/clubs around here.\nI am looking forward to playing Papago again after they have the LPGA stop later this month.", "business_id": "Y1HeP1ed5NPh7U5hhI7X0g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jxBExkM5SUSPTdPmHG-wzQ", "review_id": "c9IhnOjfQSM_kpAzWylZog", "text": "This is an old Phoenix course that was recently renovated.  They are getting ready to host and LPGA event on March 26th.  I thought the course was okay--nothing special and hard to believe that it was selected to host a tournament.  They have a lot of work to do to get it ready in time.  I am eager to look on TV and see how it turned out.  I thought the holes were pretty good but nothing special. The Pro Shop was in a trailer and minimal in what they had to offer.  People there were very nice.    Probably wont go back with all the choices available in Scottsdale area.", "business_id": "Y1HeP1ed5NPh7U5hhI7X0g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XbzB2i2fjggHsPXtQcOJUA", "review_id": "MXUHSkHQC_2nBnIGmsdOKw", "text": "Papago has long been arguably my favorite course in town, but it took me a long time to finally get out there for the first time since the renovation. I've played it many times pre-renovation and was excited to finally play the \"new\" Papago.\n\nOnce I got past the first couple holes, I realized most of the course really hasn't changed too much. Most of the noticeable changes are on #1 and #9 since so many trees are gone, the ugly pond by the old #1 tee is no more, and the lake between those two holes is cleaned up and reshaped.\n\n#1 is tougher now and I don't see myself hitting it in two anymore, but I love the way it looks with the lake cleaned up. #2 is nicer without all the dead trees around the green which allows for the clear view of the buttes.\n\n#9 benefited the most from the changes in my opinion. It's a beautiful view from the tee and the drive is no longer partially blind from the tips. The entire hole is in view, and it looks great. \n\nNot sure I like the way #11 was changed. I like the cleaner view and the cleaned up lake, but it's a small green for a 190 yard tee shot all over water. I think they should of kept that hole the same distance and let that small, sloping, firm green be all the challenge you need there.\n\nThe greens are huge now and they are firm and fast, but still roll great. They pose quite a challenge as shown in all my failed up-and-downs today, but it's a fair challenge.\n\nBig props for the updated bathroom and the water and ice machine at the intersection of 5-6-11-12. LOVE the water and ice machine. You got fancy on me, Papago.\n\nThe pro shop and snack bar are in a trailer right now, and I don't know the status of the new clubhouse, but I have a feeling that it's a long way off due to the city budget issues. It still works for a muni, but don't expect resort-style amenities. \n\nSo all in all, I still love Papago and it's still arguably my favorite course and the best layout in the valley. The greens are a challenge but in a good way. The prices are higher now but still reasonable with the City of Phoenix discount golf card. If you're an out-of-towner, I'd say Papago is definitely a must-play, but the non-cardholder rates can be a little steep. \n\nDid I mention I love the new water and ice machine out on the course?", "business_id": "Y1HeP1ed5NPh7U5hhI7X0g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XbzB2i2fjggHsPXtQcOJUA", "review_id": "OQf3M7XJvGSPcMMyPGyB5A", "text": "Just an update: What a difference five weeks makes...\n\nThe grass really grew in the past five weeks and the course has greened up pretty good. The course isn't running firm and fast like it was last time I was out there. It's definitely playing longer now since there is substantially less roll on the fairways. And the greens are slower and bumpier than last time. \n\nThe tees were also unmowed. Maybe they just went light on the mowing today, but I hope they firm up the course again. Hopefully they can find a balance of keeping the grass green in summer and still keeping the course firm.\n\nIt was surprisingly slow out there too. I went out as a single and never had to join up with anyone. That's pretty rare for a day at Papago.", "business_id": "Y1HeP1ed5NPh7U5hhI7X0g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TxOR39w0Mlbd4h1siXyb_w", "review_id": "rCcFJLQQApCsKDaQj9-StQ", "text": "Well this has been one of my favorite courses since I moved here in 1988. I have played this course many, many times. However it has a few years since I have been there and I had yet to play the new renovated course.  I have used the practice range a few times since the course reopened and like the new additions so I was excited to play the course again and see the new changes.  I was a little disappointed.  The carts are new Club Car's and they are equipped with a GPS featured that disables the golf cart if the driver takes the cart into an area where it should not be. I can certain understand how this is a good idea. However I think they have the settings a little too high.  If you approach the green from the wrong side the disable feature engages.  The cart paths are for the most part gone.  They are still in a temporary club house from 2 years ago.  I read in the paper that the management company that was awarded the contract to run the course is having some challenges.   That is an understatement. \n\nSo I guess this course will go down in my memory similar to the other Phoenix landmarks that are now gone.  Similar to the old Cine Capri Movie theater on 24th street.  I would rather remember Papago Golf Course as the great muni it was, rather then the course in disrepair that it is now.", "business_id": "Y1HeP1ed5NPh7U5hhI7X0g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "3w-JiPus8k-BR5PQ7egDvQ", "review_id": "wWfnmvjMAO3qtOd082p-tQ", "text": "My dad and I came here for a 10:40 tee time after getting frozed out at The Boulders on New Years Day. \n\nAlmost everybody was a walker here. Besides us i think we saw 2-3 other golf carts. My dad has been playing for 20 years and me 2 1/2 and we have never seen so many walkers at a course.\nIt was 40 degrees and below the whole day. Lucky for us i have Hot Hands in my bag.\n\nThis is strictly a golfers course. There are no gimmicks here. There really is no signature hole but it is a great course for golfers and its long. We didnt play from the tips, but they are over 7300 yards. \n\nFirst time playing on Bermuda type green also. I liked them alot and wish more courses used it.", "business_id": "Y1HeP1ed5NPh7U5hhI7X0g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bH40h15ScLYilmXssXtf3A", "review_id": "DLTPL1wGTxj7duPpptwwrw", "text": "This course is a great value.\n\nIt's not the cleanest cut of courses.  But it is pretty solid.  The price at $60 for a round is very reasonable.  The grass is kind of dead on the fairways, and so you get some serious roll on your drives.  Also the whole thing is in the middle of this rocky outcrop region of Phoenix with these massive red rock hills that are just absurdly cool to look at and are the backdrop during every hole.\n\nThe one caveat here is that there's a bunch of desert instead of legit OB area on the side of every hole.  You can go in and hit out of it, but there are rocks strewn throughout the sand and you are very likely to scuff up your clubs pretty good.\n\nStill, you can't beat the value here.  I would definitely play this course again.", "business_id": "Y1HeP1ed5NPh7U5hhI7X0g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gnJQg0JC5pR9nw_GmECsHw", "review_id": "hYkiOhudCt2d5mfI6vMBVA", "text": "This is DEFINITELY the GEM of all the Phoenix courses.....my son and I played here and absolutely loved it....it is a long course and the only negative thing is they a map of the course so you know where you are hitting to....but the shape of the course was spot on I felt like I was playing a championship course!", "business_id": "Y1HeP1ed5NPh7U5hhI7X0g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UtrachhtPgSiw-70qt_xXg", "review_id": "2NZ2EYxb_7iQY7s10nCinQ", "text": "Course is like others have said a great value.  It is well kept, Played in Aug, Sep, and 1st of Oct.  Rates are very low during this time $28.  Greens are well kept Bermuda,  fast downhill with grain,  very slow uphill against grain.  So you have to pay attention to where on green you are and which way grain is going. \n\nFairways are full of grass so must be well watered.  Course has trouble in predictable places but nothing too tough.  Desert waste areas are a lot of the trouble spots.\n\nIf money is no object go to TPC Stadium course or Kierland and play.  For 1/2 price of most other courses that are just a little more challenging and maybe not as well kept Papago is a real deal even at full price. \n\n\nNOTE:  Do bring your desert club, you will eventually need it.  \"What's a desert club you ask?\"  It's a 5 to 7 iron that you don't mind taking chunks out of hitting from waste areas.  If you don't have \"desert\" club.  Just drop out,  don't ruin your nice Callaway's or Taylormade's trying that impossible recovery shot.", "business_id": "Y1HeP1ed5NPh7U5hhI7X0g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3Lj4_96xu38YZHlS7k5xNQ", "review_id": "-XEkwY_B5smEKq5ACyiqEQ", "text": "Greens, fairways, tee boxes loked really good considering the time of year.  We were golfing in May when the grasses are going from winter to summer.  Other than having a ranger that was on a power trip, we had a good time.", "business_id": "Y1HeP1ed5NPh7U5hhI7X0g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kuRsRz7X2Yb3ABuccijJDA", "review_id": "lMpZAa-U_2uI9Vkh153alA", "text": "I walked this course for $14. Granted, it was early September and hotter than the pits of hell, but what a great course for that kind of money. \n\nI'm a higher handicap player so I found the course very challenging. The staff was great and the course itself was a stunner. Beautiful views of the Buttes with almost no signs of the outside world. The course is basically tucked away in Papago Park.  \n\nBring plenty of water if you plan on walking the course and expect to get a good workout. They have carts too, with an attached cooler to keep you drinks cold. \n\nI didn't have a problem with the clubhouse being a series of trailers stuck together. There's food, beer and tables inside and everyone's friendly. What more could you ask for?", "business_id": "Y1HeP1ed5NPh7U5hhI7X0g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xZvPB47ljHDtlgcnSmYAOg", "review_id": "XTdQ-MsdQ7l3QfVmJOuQbg", "text": "Papago is a great place. Staff is accommodating and friendly. The location and scenery are great. One key problem, lack of posting for the appropriate tee off locations.\nPlease mark by colors at each tee off. Provide better signage for those of us who are new to this course. Please consider making these suggested changes. I would have given this course a higher rating of the signage was appropriate.", "business_id": "Y1HeP1ed5NPh7U5hhI7X0g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tDCQerUB2EBEp6VeYEvkqw", "review_id": "fl9UKPx1nQaEdx0NU2td8A", "text": "I know US greens are faster than Malaysia's green, but this is insane fast. I was told by the Marshall on an up hill green speed is 12.... down hill can be as fast as 14.. now this is PGA standard. Later to find out they just had a tournament last week. Anyway its rather flat course and for some reason the two mountain with very different looking rocks are always insight. Its like Papago landmark. Overall its an excellent condition golf course. Signature hole - hmmmm none that i can remember, but i am paired with a two some and they are the regular's so i would say hole 17 is the tricky hole if you use Driver on the tee off. Fairway wood tee off would leave you rather longer going into the green. Again golfnow gave me a good deal. I would go back and play again. Its the fast green ever played - for me.", "business_id": "Y1HeP1ed5NPh7U5hhI7X0g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bIS1zw9AAik4XPisRNxzUw", "review_id": "aYpbj_pex9MAna4rslD9pA", "text": "Really enjoyed this course.  It is seemingly tucked away from the big city in Papago Park.  You would never know that you are near a metro area except for the planes that fly overhead constantly from nearly Sky Harbor airport.  Everything was great including the very attentive staff.  Only one reason for 4 starts instead of 5...the price for out-of-towners was $70....pretty high for a municipal course.", "business_id": "Y1HeP1ed5NPh7U5hhI7X0g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yFii6u5zpvwKeYMzPhokng", "review_id": "xOwXoN7lEKCEuL4HNXVSbA", "text": "Played on 2/3/14.  Very poor conditions, both fairways & greens.  I would rate this as the worst course I have played in AZ.  Also the green fee of $85 is ridiculous.  Green fee does not include range balls, that were seemingly taken out of the desert & ponds.\nTwo thumbs down!", "business_id": "Y1HeP1ed5NPh7U5hhI7X0g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "lPaYMDmJbAnv_3pmZH_inw", "review_id": "1xORoETWMxUcB1mTKoL49g", "text": "The smell, the vibe and feel as soon as I opened my car door was apparent. This is very Asian for the likes of pretty much every street corner in parts of LA. I only wish we had a more concentrated ethnic specific area beyond south Phoenix like LA.. or any other city for that matter. Hell, look at the Asian part of town in Vegas, its awesome!", "business_id": "PsuvqWNmLBU8ABkch2d9vA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "GubdNFoDAsiwE6bWIr97cQ", "review_id": "NMmD96AzItEaEopO_DAP9g", "text": "First off, this is not a china town as some keep trying to say and then act as if it were substandard. It is the Chinese Culture Center , big difference. And for what it is I enjoy stopping and checking out the various shops and restaurants along with the great grocery. As a whole I enjoy this place. This place that is not China Town.", "business_id": "PsuvqWNmLBU8ABkch2d9vA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "sEWeeq41k4ohBz4jS_iGRw", "review_id": "MoMAGGNJpgnyz0PWO81KZw", "text": "It's unique and it's in Phoenix, for that alone it gets 5 stars.  This is a fun place to kill a couple of hours with out of town visitors or on a date.  Stroll through the gardens. Wander through the grocery store, (yes it stinks but it's part of the ambiance) and look a all the strange and gross foods. Try one of the restaurants, but not Quizno's that doesn't count.  Check out the curio shops for some odd trinket to take home with you.", "business_id": "PsuvqWNmLBU8ABkch2d9vA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "hq0WUfau1Mh3GyHn8oVdNQ", "review_id": "OYQKs3W86kQ1Osmxe8XiSA", "text": "My husband was born and raised as a British Expat in Hong Kong and loves the Chinese Cultural Center for its authenticity. There are some great, inexpensive and authentic restaurants there serving a wide variety of Chinese foods. There is a place called the Seafood Buffet on the west end of the plaza and the food there is fantastic and lunch during the week is around $7. Golden Buddha (next to the amazing wedding shop) has an inexpensive lunch menu and I've heard the Dim Sum is incredible. \n\nThe grocery store in that plaza has tons of authentic Asian foods that you won't be able to find anywhere else. Just the smell of the different foods and spices takes me back to my last trip to Hong Kong and really adds to the experience. I don't know what half the stuff there is, but if you wander through the candy aisle you should pick up a few random pieces and just try something different. \n\nThe Center has a festival around the Chinese New Year  where they have street vendors selling all kinds of goodies including a huge selection of decorative Koi fish and various cultural performances. It's really a unique place, especially here in Phoenix, and is worth an afternoon visit if you're looking for something different.", "business_id": "PsuvqWNmLBU8ABkch2d9vA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MI_ZFuJ55bRnaarjYzkKRg", "review_id": "fqy-HVWr0ktLDDMs953Fow", "text": "The Chinese Cultural Center was a great distraction from a busy Phoenix day.  There was plenty of parking and getting there is easy off the 202. The center has several shops that sell furniture and accessories, herbs, apparel, etc. There are several places to eat.  We ate at the Golden Buddha - very beautiful inside with an aquarium and attractive seating area. Good food, but be ready to deal with ordering some stuff you may not understand at first. After lunch we went to the food market.  Really cool to walk around and see all the different stuff.  You definitely won't see these ingredients down at the local super market.  You are guaranteed to have a good time looking around. Have fun!", "business_id": "PsuvqWNmLBU8ABkch2d9vA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-LEkTIqtiApMnc2Nx5x_Lw", "review_id": "V2OsAd_dF-lpDTm17ixM8w", "text": "While I'm no expert on Chinese culture, I do enjoy the cuisine. The Cofco Center is an interesting place to visit, and there is no shortage of new dishes to try at the various restaurants. The Lao Ching Hing restaurant was very good, and not difficult to get in and out of during a lunch hour. \n\nThe Asian Seafood Buffet used to be one of the places my coworkers and I would go when we were really short on time. The food was all right, and there was a decent sushi bar in the middle. However, during our last visit we came back to our table and found a roach waiting for us. Inexpensive or not, cleanliness is a big deal.", "business_id": "PsuvqWNmLBU8ABkch2d9vA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9mjItdXixKECanLV6RBIrw", "review_id": "c1zu1pAORE51y-9F91ULZw", "text": "This place is essentially a strip mall, but offers more than the usual strip mall options. The biggest attraction is its architecture, as its designed with  traditional Chinese architecture. The top floors hold office space, the bottom retail and restaurant space. Facing 44th Street is a beautiful garden. There's a large goldfish pond on the south side,with small bridges and walkways over and around it. There are numerous statues and pagodas along the south and east side of the building. It's a beautiful and relaxing addition to the city. There is a large store that sells Asian goods, namely furniture and decorative items. The owners are very nice and friendly. There is also a bridal gown shop and Asian video store next to it. Ranch Market owns a large grocery store that sells Asian foods, though in my opinion LeeLee Market in Chandler has a better selection. There are several restaurants and a coffee shop as well. The Golden Buddha is excellent and the wait staff moves fast. During the day, you can order dim sum from carts the wait staff pushes around the dining floor. The food is excellent and you may be able to get a seat overlooking the aforementioned goldfish pond. It's definitely worth a trip.", "business_id": "PsuvqWNmLBU8ABkch2d9vA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xdWsnbaTEfBMVHttqZDHxg", "review_id": "OJIDOnY4HTKEdREfs0xP4Q", "text": "Honestly I go here rarely.  My recent visit was to watch my godson while his parents were doing family picture photo shoot in the Chinese gardens and pond areas.  You can walk the whole cultural center and its gardens in 10 minutes, so there isn't alot of sightseeing here.  But to get a little glimpse of some replica gardens and seating structures from China, where else to go?  So 4 stars for the somewhat idyllic gardens in back behind the shopping plaza, cuz there isn't any other place in the valley like it.", "business_id": "PsuvqWNmLBU8ABkch2d9vA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1KUBVJtRIzWRKnncagqswg", "review_id": "UtSgAzVM9hdVNy7ox87sPw", "text": "COFCO Chinese Cultural Center is located in Phoenix, Arizona; it is downtown and fairly easy to locate. There are several different stores and restaurants located within the center that anyone may go and explore when they want to. On my first journey here I parked outside of the supermarket called Ranch Market. On the outside and on the inside it looks like a typical grocery store that you would find in Arizona, such as a Safeway of Fry's; the only main difference is the produce and items that they sell. Each aisle is stocked with unique foods, candies, drinks... Their fresh produce section, along with their \"deli\" section was the most interesting thing to me personally.  You can find crazy colored and shaped produce that you typically would never see at a Safeway. The \"deli\" section was filled with baby octopus to fresh fish. Ranch Market offers many Chinese cultural foods. The only main down side is that it smelled strongly of seafood, because of their foods they offer in the market. \n\nVisiting the market, my friend and I walked around the rest of the center. We found the Chinese Cultural Botanical Garden. This was my favorite part of the whole center, because it is a beautiful garden set up around a large pond filled with lily pads, fountains, statues, and koi fish. Around the pond you could walk along a path that had interesting marble statues that you could read, observe, and touch if you wanted to. The statues had plaques in English and Chinese that you could read, in order to learn the history of what it is that you were looking at. The Botanical Garden is nicely set up as a little journey pathway. The architecture is extremely interesting and vibrant. I did not think that there was a single down side but I would suggest that you go the the botanical garden when it is nice and cool outside. Because it is all outside, you would not want to be walking around trying to enjoy it in 100 degree weather. \n\nLastly my friend and I decided to walk into a small shop called The Oriental Factory Direct. This was a shop filled to the brim with Chinese cultural artifacts, clothing, weapons, pieces of art, jewelery, stationary... You could find almost anything in this shop. The atmosphere was extremely welcoming and calming. My favorite part of this shop was looking around at everything they offered for me to buy. The shop keeper was also tremendously friendly; she was eager to answer any of our questions and teach us anything we wanted to learn about. I loved the atmosphere and the people here.\n\nI gave the COFCO Chinese Cultural Center  a good rating, because I completely enjoyed the new experience. It can be a good drive for some people, but if you live near it, it is extremely convenient. The only thing I would have done differently was given myself more time to enjoy the other restaurants and shops. And i definitely would have gone when it was cooler outside. This center is very unique, beautiful, and fun.", "business_id": "PsuvqWNmLBU8ABkch2d9vA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gcyEUr4DXcbjnGRAWFtfAQ", "review_id": "GfMb2WHPCkUv7RST_L3lqw", "text": "I love visiting the Chinese Cultural Center. There's a really cool replica garden and quite a few restaurants. I'm always drawn to the Ranch Market full of Asian goodies. This market reminds me of the stores I used to frequent in Seattle/Tacoma. I haven't actually eaten at any of the restaurants there yet, but it's coming. What a great place to go check out something different and check out some new foods in the market.", "business_id": "PsuvqWNmLBU8ABkch2d9vA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Akwr-Kqif-NylJ3-EUlnWQ", "review_id": "6hMyaAy1J802sCmbImbdlg", "text": "This is my neighborhood stop and as close to what you get for a \"china town\" here in PHX.\n\nThe Ranch Market is my grocery store and the Golden Buddha is the watering hole I am closest to and its been fun to be exposed to something \"different\" in the neighborhood. Yeah it's a strip mall with a coy pond and garden to those in other more metropolitan back ground or source, but it's what we got! ( I knocked off that last star for a reality check).  Within the center their are doctors offices, apartments and travel agencies that specialize in travel to Asia. Our stops signs are in Chinese too to paint a picture. All nationalities get their fresh fish at the market and you have to try the bakery for arguably the best chau siu bao hands down.\n\nA definite place to go for lunch if you are here.\nWalking through the gardens is the best attraction to walk off the dum sum. Its ponds and series of bridges and temple type architecture will make you feel less like you are under the flight path of PHX and more like you are on a different latitude and longitude if even for a second... \n\nAdjacent to the airport it represents a grain of cultural sand in a desert of fast food restaurants and Circle K's that is most of phoenix.\nShort walking distance from the 44th ST Light rail station where one could possible stumble to while on a light rail jaunt Tempe / PHX bound.  Also next to main airport destination and hotels including a \"W\" and parking to the airport.\n\nIt's a pretty industrialized neighborhood outside but it contains some of the best Chinese restaurants in the valley as well Chinese medicine shop and other various shops hardly found anywhere else in AZ.", "business_id": "PsuvqWNmLBU8ABkch2d9vA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mjnZcvOY0xPGTIBzHIlUWA", "review_id": "FDQN78XKRFNZNbL9IHcGbA", "text": "They have a 99 Ranch supermarket that stocks all the awesome asian necessities like tendon, tripe and chicken feet. However,the area is almost barren with hardly any businesses. They should really step this place up do some development and market this area. They have plenty of parking which is non-existant back home in Honolulu.", "business_id": "PsuvqWNmLBU8ABkch2d9vA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fPHLPrymsyb6WSFFKoMrTQ", "review_id": "t1xwwMtusN3z9TEGa2SPZQ", "text": "5 stars for the fact that Phoenix even has a Chinese Cultural Center area.  The only place I've been to in it is the grocery store but one day, I plan to check-out the lil gardens and restaurants.  Can't wait until they get more in there! (Don't go expecting a big Chinatown-like scene.)\n\nThe take-out from inside the grocery store is pretty tasty, inexpensive and fast!\n\nSee ya there!", "business_id": "PsuvqWNmLBU8ABkch2d9vA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dKh5BoCWQTg7M4xjYn5Wpw", "review_id": "91wBSecep9mbzekVRpysjw", "text": "The Ranch Market is the ONLY place I have been able to find that has had my miniature money tree!! I have looked all over the Untied States since my last one died with no luck until today. Needless to say I was absolutely thrilled beyond belief!!! I must also give them credit for promptly returning my lost LV wallet! THANK YOU for being honest!!! =)\n\nThe import store over next to the Golden Buddha has a great selection of different Chinese figurines, Buddhas, furniture, bamboo, fountains, miniature tea sets, Hung Bao, etc... Always a joy to go in there and browse around. Last time I walked out of there $200 poorer!! hehehe \n\nCheck it out. It's a small complex but lots of browsing fun. Enjoy.", "business_id": "PsuvqWNmLBU8ABkch2d9vA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z06IHGXI_ofBc2DkAbCgnA", "review_id": "1-GS4RNCsMogqodxuAuFgg", "text": "Really fun place to go on your lunch break.  They have plenty of dining options (some better than others), great stuff in the Ranch Market, and beautiful grounds with a koi pond and replicas of Chinese sculptures.", "business_id": "PsuvqWNmLBU8ABkch2d9vA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "L3Jsd79upFBPk2z4EBOsVQ", "review_id": "5LaBOpTix0JX5sj9WHX2AQ", "text": "I realize I'm from Houston, and I've been to San Francisco's Chinatown, but wow, this is a pretty dismal place. The cultural center is beautiful, but unfortunately, there was one grocery store, 3 restaurants, and 2 knick-knack stores (at very high prices) open. The rest of the cultural center was empty and advertising for rent space. After you eat lunch, you can cover the entire cultural center in about 5-10 minutes.\n\nHowever, I think the greatest disappointment was that 2 days before Chinese New Year, the cultural center was not decorated. Furthermore, the grocery or knick knack stores had very little decorations to buy and bring home. What a disappointment, especially for the biggest holiday of the year!", "business_id": "PsuvqWNmLBU8ABkch2d9vA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jU8WrrgXggGX2xHglsPjxA", "review_id": "pBOaTxVLJWQqR0apXJ_wLg", "text": "Not China Town, but more like China Oasis\n\nThis is the closest thing to a China Town in Phoenix.  There is not comparison to the ones in LA or NY, but there is a lot of character present.  I usually come here for Dim Sum at Golden Buddha and go to the L Ranch Supermarket, but it is small and quaint, but does give a fun representation of the Zen Chinese in the Koi Fish Pond and garden.  Don't expect LA or NY China Town, but not bad for the desert. \n\nIf you find this useful, funny or cool, please check below.", "business_id": "PsuvqWNmLBU8ABkch2d9vA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M93I4fHwf99NmT_xz8C0gA", "review_id": "ndX_4AOYWy-knNLNBIUqNA", "text": "If you go here expecting to find a \"China Town\" you will be disappointed.  However, this place does not market it's self as a Chinatown. It is a cultural center which holds special events and displays as related to the Chinese culture. What a great place to relax in the garden. Also has some wonderful restaurants, shops a business center and a Chinese grocery store there.", "business_id": "PsuvqWNmLBU8ABkch2d9vA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Psh8PaEh8c2Wn8YjwyGVvA", "review_id": "h0i59qGte_I28VdAeTZeUQ", "text": "I like that there are a few restaurants in this center. And one in the Market too, which a while ago changed ownership to the store (vs. 3rd party vendor). The food choices got slim, and were less fresh, but they seem to have that all fixed as of recently.  So I am going there almost weekly again.", "business_id": "PsuvqWNmLBU8ABkch2d9vA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nYfpquFWxQC342RenTI3rA", "review_id": "nIa2a2Azxemb7nCmDmejnA", "text": "For Phoenix, this is pretty great. In all honesty it is only slightly worse than DC chinatown so we should be pretty proud. (DC just dubs over chains with chinese writing). I agree, not at all comparable to NYC or Chicago's Chinatown but delicious and a great inexpensive grocery store with all the specialties (just no fake purses or as big of a selection of stores).", "business_id": "PsuvqWNmLBU8ABkch2d9vA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i1fdEhds-IRcRDDN9aGsLg", "review_id": "ynNos2AAsuH-Opq5CaDqHA", "text": "Most of the place is closed right now. I was told it was remodeling but I am not sure.  What is there is good but there is not much to see right now at the cultural center.", "business_id": "PsuvqWNmLBU8ABkch2d9vA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "5FJysPtwnF721auHHFEjfA", "review_id": "rXmVCuKEApi1Ye9uF6002A", "text": "I've driven by this place many times and have said to myself that I need to go and check it out. Well with it being the 2013 Phoenix Chinese Week, I had no reason not too. \n\nThe architecture is pretty neat. \n\nThe market has some many cool and different products you will not find at Frys or Safeway. I could spend a good two hours going up and down the isles checking everything out. \n\nThere is an herbal store the smelled of earthy tea upon entering. I quickly became overwhelmed as everything was in Chinese (which for the record I cannot read or speak, outside of the brief lesson when I open a fortune cookie). They had so many containers and boxes that I chalked up that if I'm really that interested, I'll make another trip in the future when it isn't so crowded.", "business_id": "PsuvqWNmLBU8ABkch2d9vA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iMPo_LExRHHAh41kePLdNw", "review_id": "md7eRmw_x00Z2rAbTT7cJg", "text": "Always a fun visit....typically for the Lunar New Year celebration, but also for the Full Moon festival in Autumn any time is good to visit...great year round shopping and Asian market.", "business_id": "PsuvqWNmLBU8ABkch2d9vA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0aQyjVmcytcjkiabuhkIgA", "review_id": "383YNW_3p1n-9GH-Xe0b7Q", "text": "For being in the middle of Phoenix/desert, this place looks real nice. There are several events held here throughout the year including Chinese New Years celebrations and the Fall Moon Festival. Not usually the most entertaining performances. The International market that's in this center is AWESOME. You can find just about anything here that doesn't exist in the US!", "business_id": "PsuvqWNmLBU8ABkch2d9vA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rGlcxZaxkrESv8kfmiqe0w", "review_id": "07kQFVOOWf7oNfXyvFFjKA", "text": "When I want to just get away for awhile I come here, and let my mind relax...over all its not that big but worth checking out!!  It also has food and shops to enjoy this great culture.", "business_id": "PsuvqWNmLBU8ABkch2d9vA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q6FaSZpCtVv7PXECwDL1bg", "review_id": "ZnaRStSYochaHC8v_GHBWw", "text": "Not a large cultural center, but it does have several Asian shops and a large Asian gocery store.", "business_id": "PsuvqWNmLBU8ABkch2d9vA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eiA073MhHpCdwBq8u_luZA", "review_id": "m8K7OHKWylz_KQx7WWatiA", "text": "Maybe it was just me but this place was a bit of a let down.\n\nThe bakery was passable and I found the food selection to be inferior to Mekong, Lee Lee's, and Asiana Market in Mesa and Tempe.\n\nThe Chinese Culture part is a bit of joke really, if culture can be absorbed by walking through oriental themed buildings and the grocery. \n\nOne could glean more Chinese Culture in Chandler imo", "business_id": "PsuvqWNmLBU8ABkch2d9vA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "06jGTBWhhDAJ5PXCxIq3rA", "review_id": "4W87haoibhBbW6ZkTyXdVQ", "text": "Chinese themed strip mall which or local take on a china town, houses a wide range of businesses aimed at that demographic. Of note is the grocery store which is huge and has a pretty decent little restaurant in the corner. Did I mention that it was also cheap, yeah, that too.", "business_id": "PsuvqWNmLBU8ABkch2d9vA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bwmXfjwrogAaGqV33kSVpQ", "review_id": "0aa1MmR7KR0CtbgmRBRe1A", "text": "Phoenix has a large but scattered population. I'm not sure why developers picked this location for a Chinese Culture Center.  It doesn't make sense to me as the area around Dobson might seem more appropriate.\n\nThe center seems like it'd have potential if it gave incentive for small businesses to set up shop and stay.  I've heard the lunar festival held here charged admission and was dismal.  It's now not much more than a nearly-empty strip mall with \"Asian\" architecture.  I live up the street and would rather drive to Mesa/Chandler for anything Asian. Sad because I hoped Phoenix could do better.", "business_id": "PsuvqWNmLBU8ABkch2d9vA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y58Qc8rI1AkljUITymJesg", "review_id": "WD5Nde-RZqQNdxIkuMFmmQ", "text": "Not the best but not the worst Chinese food.\n\nHad the Schezwan Shrimp for lunch. Egg drop soup was brought out promptly and the main course after two spoonfuls of the soup.\n\nSoup was nothing special. Egg roll almost flavorless and mushy. No ability to substitute Lo mein for rice. Better like rice. This IS a Chinese restaurant right? \n\nEverything came out on same plate. Cold salad next to hot entree next to hot rice. Most places serve these separately. Obviously a move to save servers work.\n\nIced tea was basically water. \n\nCheck was delivered halfway through meal. Thank you very much. You may go now.", "business_id": "PsuvqWNmLBU8ABkch2d9vA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MNfOCJZsbtMbnDlvJ1LKeQ", "review_id": "jOOaI3DYkHg9BPEUzaoWHQ", "text": "This place is awesome, I like coming here and going to the shops and looking at all sorts of diff things", "business_id": "PsuvqWNmLBU8ABkch2d9vA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4DtBamDdmuYGozIHJN9cig", "review_id": "RKwtPClkbgd3yN_bhLvRtA", "text": "If the Chinese economy has a \"hard landing,\" it will look like Cofco Cultural Center. \n\nMost of the storefronts are empty. There's one gift store, woefully declaring \"yes, we're open!\" There are restaurants on either side of Ranch Market that may be the same restaurant with different names. The architecture is pretty in a \"Disney does China\" way, but it's essentially a strip mall with a high vacancy rate, anchored by a supermarket.", "business_id": "PsuvqWNmLBU8ABkch2d9vA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kEeIrbREnRip5AWQZe5YfQ", "review_id": "GwLRzVrt49W35_scUmuJUg", "text": "Having a Filipino wife means lots of trips to the Asian store located here. The place looks grate. Like a little slice of china. The Asian shipping store usually sales many much of whats needed for my wifes Filipino dishes. As well some hard to find items for chief's. Like frog legs. \n\nThere are two restraints.  Here one has sone great food. The other is like any other Chinese restaurant. There are a few trinket stores. But other then that, the place has a lot of empty store fronts. So it kinda has a ghost town feel to it.\n\nThe parking lot and surrounding area is kept very clean. \n\nSimply put - The place is nice,  but has a lot of unused potential.", "business_id": "PsuvqWNmLBU8ABkch2d9vA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7C-jyTrOX-iJ-MrSJuh-8A", "review_id": "VMWVPa2b1mJKCZaCFBQEZw", "text": "Check out the Dorayaki at the Ranch Market, if you get there on time, they make a red bean paste pancake on a griddle in front of the store. Deelish! Go to the Szechwan Palace and request the non-English menu for the true authentic items. The gift shop has tons of gift ideas if you are stumped. I might also mention they have some really, really nice shrines made out of cherry wood and lacquer. I was in the market for one to make my altar and these are the real deal. Beautiful furniture finds, although they can be a bit pricey. They are willing to negotiate with you if you ask. \n\nThe store has what you need but the variety may seem lacking in comparison to Lee Lee's or Mekong. Anything you try at the bakery is amazing, if you are in the mood for perfect deco-den like whipped cream cakes, this is the place to get it. Their fruit selection is lacking which is probably my only gripe, but they make up for it in their vegetable selection. The Chinese Herb shop next door is a great place if you are into holistic/Chinese medicine. I wish this place was bigger with more stores, that would definitely put it over the top.", "business_id": "PsuvqWNmLBU8ABkch2d9vA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uv1dxjm2QKZwXg3aG-zhrg", "review_id": "0nJd9zNgehLmYsL_8Vpliw", "text": "After a couple days without caffeine, I was in the panicked, desperate, yet very composed search for instant coffee. I am traveling and coffee seems to be weak tea everywhere I've gone and I am too cheap to buy Starbucks every morning.Through previous experiences, Korean instant coffee packs are quite delightful! So I was on the search for said coffee packs. To begin my expedition I asked where I'd fine an Asian store, I was directed to a small store and after looking, they did not have what I was searching for. My second option found me here. Much smaller than what I expected, but I was able to find a product similar to the brand I was seeking and was completely satisfied!  Great products and very organized.", "business_id": "PsuvqWNmLBU8ABkch2d9vA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nP_vZUqkoajeBC4qTV0Mlg", "review_id": "UpmC05r-2ZjK7R-yZuS8yQ", "text": "Bread grill pork bun, taste as good as always!", "business_id": "PsuvqWNmLBU8ABkch2d9vA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pQ6ij6cOBRB3yJGHbVZHUQ", "review_id": "w_KofaZ1pPdjGMANdNbXng", "text": "Unfortunately, this place is on a downward trajectory it appears. Many businesses have closed and there are many vacancies. The ones that are there, apart from the Asian Market have changed hands. Not bad, but not worth a special trip.", "business_id": "PsuvqWNmLBU8ABkch2d9vA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qbE0UJmyFyXWlhvQHTo38Q", "review_id": "KmufHMahY7YkpnT2wQF46g", "text": "This place is awesome! If you like mexican arts/decor you have to check this place out. The store is jam packed with tons of items....crosses, planters, chimineas, leather goods, day of the dead stuff, talavera items, gorditas and much, much, much more. I shop this store frequently even bring out-of-towners here. My aunt sometimes makes trips from central california just to shop here. Check it out.", "business_id": "qqUTtdhvmXQ78AvKEEV6aw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yuPBS3fak77lgwO_9SXVYQ", "review_id": "O1S7ao4MrdphVm8Pb9zRAQ", "text": "Hands down one of the best Mexican import store in the valley. In fact, I was rather surprised there weren't any Yelp reviews.\n\nLocated at 24th/Van Buren, this store has an obscene amount of Mexican crafts, pottery, leather goods, etc. - lots of stuff to feast your eyes on inside! Pottery is on their back patio in addition to their many rooms inside.\n\nFriendly and helpful associates - such a great experience!!", "business_id": "qqUTtdhvmXQ78AvKEEV6aw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m5px5l86OfX_bibsMT4P7w", "review_id": "HN1E-WmzmbQISLvqXfqMQw", "text": "Wow ... They have a little of everything.   Great selection of imported items from the traditional ceramic pieces to extensive Day of the Dead items,   Lots of great metal work items for your patio or wall.\n\nThis is the place to take out of town guests to find those unique imported items", "business_id": "qqUTtdhvmXQ78AvKEEV6aw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "MrPOzC4Fz_xEwJkA051V8g", "review_id": "W3KNptoFkcoUPJjHTRi_ZQ", "text": "I met a group of \"Spa Girlfriends\" here for dinner before we had a big meeting at the Doubletree. We needed something fast, yummy and close to 44th and Van Buren.\n\nBingo!\n\nI preface this review by stating that since i was in a group of 7, I didn't necessarily order the items that I would order (does that make sense?).\n\nWe had one great specialty dish (had the word Phoenix in it) with chicken and large shrimp and veggies in a spicy brown sauce - delicious! Other entrees included house special chow mein, beef & broccoli and sweet & sour pork. Again, not items that I would have picked, but for the group, it worked.\n\nThe main reason I give Lao Ching Hing 4 stars is it totally passed my \"sauce test.\" I am big on sauces. Specifically, the consistency of the sauce (and, of course, taste). I hate runny sauces ... I hate when there is not enough sauce .... And it's harder than you might imagine to get it right. \n\nAll of the sauces were great. Perfect consistency and very flavorful. I'm not a huge fan of sweet & sour anything, mostly because I survived college working at a fabulous restaurant in Tucson called The Mandarin Grill and quickly learned the difference between real Chinese cuisine and Americanized Chinese cuisine. Sweet & Sour is the quintessential Americanized Chinese dish. \n\nThe chow mein was fair - not spectacular, but not greasy (the way it often is at restaurants).\n\nThe service was great. I never got close to emptying my water glass, and our group had a nice big table in the back where we could be as chatty and spunky as we wanted. The food arrived quickly, and everyone managed to clean her plates. \n\nI will return!!", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "frEtELnTATd1BOD6Ndh0CQ", "review_id": "UMkmKztAReZiEG4DwnvV7Q", "text": "We eat here a lot and I realized I haven't put a review in of this place. This is hands down one of the yummiest offerings at the Chinese Cultural Center. We've been to all the places in this complex, but for repeatable quality, good prices, and service, this is the best one. The servings are (IMO) three per entree. So when you go and you traditionally think one entree per person be warned! Expect to share. The hot and spicy soup is consistently one of the best in Phoenix. The Pork buns perfect, the best General Tao's I've been able to find, and large scallop and shrimp in the meals that feature them. I have not found a meal here that I regret ordering. The kitchen will work with you if you have special requests and they will not leave your drinks languishing. After approximately 20 visits, they have never gotten an order or a bill wrong.  The place doesn't have many people eating in it when I've gone usually Chinese people though. Once in awhile the place is quite full, but the best news is they are open EVERY DAY until 9:30. They are not upset when you arrive close to 9pm. Szechuan cooking is quite delightful here and I'll pick it over closer options any day of the week. I'm sorry I haven't Yelped them. They have been around for 10 years in this location and you should give them a try, especially if you are headed over to Ranch Market afterwards. I don't think you'll be disappointed.", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "E5QyEU6FCQwnTys0S73zNw", "review_id": "JT9xcWgK3UA0hST2o-z7Ew", "text": "first i want to say, i have not been to Lao Ching Hing in a long while. and for reasons that will be outlined below.\n\ni have been going to Lao Ching Hing for probably 9 years if not more.\n\nthe first time there we were waited on by a gentlemen straight of of a old kung-fu movie, long pinky nail, long pony tail. amazing service. the next year or so every time we visited, 1-2 times a week. always great service. remembered the drinks we ordered, awesome. after a year or so, first change up we noticed. faces looked different. the pepper steak got a recipe change, not to our liking either. oh well right. find something else on the menu. lots of great options. tangerine beef, orange chicken, Gen. Tcho, dragon & phoenix, sizzling rice soup, endless list of yummy things. service is on par with before. the waiter always remembered us, in fact always had our drinks on the table before we entered. at this point in the review you should know we go there allot OK. it's the shit...and we tip well. they love us. right?...\nwell i guess at this point 6-7 years go by and it's 2007 we haven't been there in awhile because..well we moved to another part of phoenix and the local restaurants were good. anyways. so we go to Lao to see how things are... well sadly it was not the same. all of a sudden Coca-Cola bought the place or something. advertising on the plastic cups??? never was like that before. seemed like new owner took over and turned it into a comical version of what i remember. didn't seem authentic anymore. and the last straw. recipe changes. i didn't like what i ordered. it was just different and i didn't like it. never returned. :(\n\nnow at this point your thinking. where the hell is the review. well lets face it...this is not a review. it's an obituary to my favorite restaurant. RIP Lao Ching Hing.", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "lPaYMDmJbAnv_3pmZH_inw", "review_id": "UBQaGEDLa4EmpfJ-nYJMog", "text": "All I can say is thank you, thank you to Helen Y for once again turning me onto another style of Asian cuisine. I had no idea that there were so many places here in our wonderful city for authentic Asian cooking. \n\nAt first glance you see the English menu and you see the Chinese menu.. tell them to keep the English menu and translate the Chinese menu. The English menu is the typical stuff you'd find at any American Chinese food place.. now the Chinese menu is where all the good stuff is. Fortunately Helen speaks and read Chinese so it was a snap. Ive been super excited about trying Shanghainese cooking and this place was no disappointment.\n\nOf course my eyes are bigger than my tummy (really they are) and we ordered a ton of food. Had spicy tendon, water boiled fish, soup dumplings, rice cake (awesome) pork belly with pickled vegetable and some green veggie dish that I'm not sure what it was but very tasty. Here's the breakdown..\n\nRice Cake..  Off the chain rice noodle disks with shredded meat and sauce\n\nSoup Dumplings.. dumplings filled with a meat ball and meaty broth.. oh yeah!!\n\nSpicy Tendon.. yes, that would be cow tendon that has been stewed in a spicy sauce and served cold or room temperature.. trust me, a little strange but all about the texture.\n\nWater Boiled Fish.. this come in a pot with tons of chile flakes and cilantro.. its bold and very saucy, not watery as the translation might have you believe.. this one is good times!\n\nPork Belly with Preserved Veggies.. braised pork belly on top of pickled veggies but not like you'd think.. the veggies look like mulch but taste much better. The pork belly is really tender and fun to eat!\n\nAvoid the sweet and sour bullshit and go right for the goods!!", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "8WQubmP7G0NM3IyzyMnCEA", "review_id": "2lA-Ffm-EKdxrlvghrOg0w", "text": "The real deal if you order off the menu written only in Chinese.  Authentic mostly Shanghainese food (with about a third Sichuan dishes and a sprinkling of Cantonese dishes) that I've yet to find any where else in Phoenix.  Check out the pics for my best attempt at translation of the menu, which is by no means 100% accurate so please refer to the restaurant for a detailed description.\n\nAlex C already listed all the stuff we ordered so please refer to his review for details.  The only one he didn't really talk about is the veggie dish called Ma Lan Tou which refers to the type of Shanghainese vegetable that I've rarely seen outside of China.  It's a cold 'salad' of finely chopped said dark green leafy vegetable and firm tofu tossed in sesame oil.  A refreshing summer appetizer which great contrast of crunchiness from the vegetable and softness of the tofu.  See item (x) on the menu.", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "HOleI3jz1MLNUJ6cc1x0Pw", "review_id": "hCyPvUV3_zM_5ZpyGjqUcQ", "text": "Chinese food has become so Americanized that it's easy to forget (or never know) about the flavors and preparation styles that characterize authentic and regionally-specific Chinese food. A few months ago, I had a great experience learning about authentic Sichuan from Helen Y when she invited me to join her at Szechwan Palace in the Chinese Cultural Center, and this past weekend, she invited my husband and me, along with some other very fortunate Yelpers, including David S B, Jason W, and Alexander C, to eat some more amazing and authentic Chinese at Lao Ching Hing (according to her review, their Chinese menu features mostly Shanghainese food with some Sichuan dishes and a few Cantonese dishes). \n\nJust as at Szechwan Palace, the atmosphere of the restaurant was nothing special. In fact, it was a little messy, at least in the little area with the large round table where they sat us - we were surrounded by all of these rows of boxes and random containers. Oh, well - atmosphere aside, the service was friendly and prompt (our waters were always kept full), and the food was incredible. So that you are able to order some more authentic items, I'll give you a breakdown of what Helen ordered for us off the Chinese menu (which she has so generously translated and posted to the business info section of this review): \n\n*Cold jellyfish in scallion oil - This had a nice semi-chewy texture (reminded me of octupus) and a vinegary sauce. Reminded me of kim chi, which I love. \n*Wok-fried rice cakes - Little oval noodles (same texture as Chow Fun) in a savory light sauce with fresh, crunchy vegetables\n*1/2 crispy duck - Tender meat with crispy skin; served with Hoisin sauce\n*\"Ants Climbing Up a Tree\" - Unusual name but tasty dish. It was vermicelli (thin noodles) with a minced meat and chili sauce. \n*Whole salt and pepper shrimp - These were crispy and had the perfect amount of salt and pepper coating. The shrimp themselves were a little fishy, though. Highly recommend eating them whole (including the eyes!)\n*Beef tendon and tripe in scallion oil - I wasn't wild about the texture, but the spicy sauce was really savory and flavorful.\n*Soup dumplings - Little dumplings filled with soup broth that you have to eat in one big bite. They were good, but I preferred the ones that we had at Szechwan Palace. \n*Fish pieces w/ sauce - I could be wrong, but I think these were  the \"spicy soybean paste with sliced fish\" from the menu. They were very bony and difficult to eat, but I enjoyed the flavor. \n*Peking spare ribs - Delicious! Had the most savory sauce and really tender meat. \n*Drunken chicken - Not a huge fan of this dish. The chicken was a bit dry, instead of falling off the bone, and the skin wasn't crispy at all. \n*Chopped Shanghainese greens with tofu in sesame oil  - Served cold. Was really flavorful and light and would be great as a vegetarian appetizer. \n*Sauteed \"snake\" gourd with soy beans - To the best of my knowledge, this consisted of pieces of sauteed squash with soy beans in a clear, mild sauce. The vegetables were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was the perfect complement. \n*Steamed and deep-fried bun - This came in the shape of a long roll that we had to cut into individual pieces. It was delicious doughy and slightly crispy on the outside and was fabulous dipped in some chili sauce. \n*Green onion pancake - This has always been one of my favorite authentic Chinese dishes and has a wonderful mealy texture. Again, excellent dipped in chili sauce!\n*Deep-fried shredded potato - Being that we went at 11:30 on a Sunday, my eye was drawn to this hash-brown-like dish. Didn't regret my choice because it was delicious. Comprised of undercooked and crunchy potato slices in a sauce with chiles. \n\nOne note - nothing we got was ridiculously spicy, but the chili sauce that comes on the table allows you to spice everything to taste and added flavor (and not just mind-numbing heat) to every dish I tried. \n\n15 dishes! I may have forgotten to mention a dish or two, but as you can see, we had a veritable Shanghai feast! In this day and age, feasts usually cost a pretty penny, but the 9 of us walked out having only spent $20 each. Paying that little money for so much incredible and authentic food is just freaking incredible. I guarantee that my husband and I will be back!", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zn81QpflLDUaGZkCMUowCg", "review_id": "kbaD16y2Jf5-jHHc6EgbeQ", "text": "Great authentic Chinese menu.  Thank you Helen for translating the menu!  My significant other will be able to go there & order off the Chinese menu now!\n\nI like the rice cakes.  Also a vegetarian dish with lima beans in it.  Not quite sure of exact translation to English what it is.\n\nThe staff is always friendly.", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "RMX11FC48KZTYIeExtGUCw", "review_id": "YqI4bf_lrq-alP-aKSYT-Q", "text": "My folks were in town for a 3 hour layover. So I took them for dinner here, since it was near the airport, and got good reviews.\n\nWhen we walked in, the first thing that hit me was the dank smell. It made me wonder if their fish tank was leaking, or had leaked in the past. This put me off a bit. But I went for it anyway.\n\nLike a dope, with Helen's translation in hand, I asked for the Chinese menu. The owner (?) told me it was integrated into the new menu. I flipped through it and disagreed. But then realized I am an idiot, because the new menu does contain everything, just the order and wording are different.\n\nWe started with cold, smoked fish. It was interesting and unusual. But surprisingly good.\n\nThen we had a Happy Family hot pot. I'm not sure what all was in it. It looked like krab, shrimp, fish, and something else. Maybe it was squid? It was a curled, white, mostly flavorless flesh, spiny or scored on the outside. It also contained baby bok choy and water chestnuts. The broth was a bit bland. \n\nWe followed that with steamed pork dumplings. The filling was rather tasty, and full of green onion flavor. Their skins were a bit thick, yet tender.\n\nThen came the crispy duck. It was awesome. As far as I could tell, all they did was salt it and deep-fry it. Really that's all it needed. \n\nI was pleased. My folks were stoked. Over all I'd say the meal was a success, and after the first 10 minutes, I didn't even notice the smell anymore.", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "55ecDCpJIXzTWjEzMQ11Vg", "review_id": "BEIxXD5gFgqwp5GlnojDoQ", "text": "Meh. I've experienced better.  (default for 2 stars)\n\nPretty much summed it up for me. \n\nDidn't notice any dank smell as Korinna suggested.\n\nMaybe because I went for lunch...don't know.", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "55ecDCpJIXzTWjEzMQ11Vg", "review_id": "6SJIsM4_3JtEbsv-P0Oelw", "text": "OK - slight update - didn't review my second visit, will review 3rd and won't elaborate on why I continue to go to restaurant that I'm not in love with.\n\nFurnishing is really nice, tasteful. \n\nLunch menu just doesn't work for me. But clay pot dish of chicken/egg plant was really tasty and I am more positive about the place.", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hqnySkbeUJGoC6h76gtSIQ", "review_id": "es_Nfyux-yh4M-ZAYDG8Hg", "text": "I have gone a couple of times and the xiao ling bao was pretty tasty.  I haven't found another restaurant in Phoenix that serves this Shanghainese dish.  I just wish they had more dumplings to choose from....", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3QDwXbet2ayOHfuUzk4vBg", "review_id": "3tgN3xuhTma6AccFQB2sHg", "text": "I stumbled on this place while in the area a few months ago; and now I can't stay away!!  Even tho most dishes are typical, the sauces kick butt!!!  So far every dish I've tried has a unique twist from the typical americanized  \"chinese\" fare.  Even the quirky family run service is great, always anxious to serve their customers.  Special orders don't upset them, and the very reasonable prices are a treat at the end of the meal.    Egg drop soup is the best I've ever had, and I'm not even a fan of it.  \n\nDefinitely looking for many happy returns.", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GkWuTgewni9bzPM4HUCO-g", "review_id": "Kd0tGJ8asMbrZUS8Nwx8pA", "text": "Disappointing! \n\n1. Reheated rice: rice was brought to us immediately and it didn't even encompass 1/2 of the container. It looked as it was brought from another table and microwaved\n\n2. The Hot Braised Shrimp had dry little baby shrimps with virtually no sauce. \n\n3. The Kung Pao chicken had a slight odor to it. I thought the flavor was okay but it was nothing special.\n\n4. I questioned if the food overall was reheated because we were served instantly as in less than 10 minutes. It just tasted re-heated and not as if it was freshly prepared\n\n5. We dined at 7 PM and the restaurant was empty.\n\n6. The restaurant itself was fairly nice but nothing that stood out.\n\n7. The service was good and we were attended to immediately\n\n8. The General Tsao (I know it's not real Chinese but what the hell right) it was deep fried but tasted as if it was fried in old oil and the chicken was chewy\n\n9.  The menu was unimpressive. It was the most generic Chinese menu I've seen. It is very Americanized\n\n10. No, I would not go here again unless it was for a business lunch. This is definitely not a dinner place. This restaurant could be good but there was a large amount of apathy. It just seemed they like they didn't try. It was fairly obvious they reheated a lot of their dishes and the restaurant was empty. Schechwan Palace in the same complex is far better and I would recommend that.  This place claims to be an authentic Shanghai restaurant but it was so Americanized. They need a new chef, new owner because this restaurant has potential", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bWNjCQyTJttofo3dKtTTPQ", "review_id": "vFX3raAkep6PmTemBJHU7Q", "text": "This is my parents' favorite place to eat when they come to Phoenix so we dropped by twice on our family vacation. The owner/proprietress convinced my mom (in mandarin) to let her pick the dishes for our first dinner so we didn't even know what would be coming. The cold smoked duck was sooo delish as was the special mountain leafy green with bean curd shreds (all minced fine and not on the regular menu). There was also a shredded pork dish with bamboo (excellent) and a pickled vegetable with fish soup. The soup wasn't really my thing because it was heavily seasoned with white pepper which I hate but the rest of my family said it was exceptional.\n\nOur second visit was for lunch before heading off to the airport for the return trip. I could have eaten the entire scallion pancake myself as well as the cold spicy pork belly dish. Luckily, we ordered two orders of fried potstickers because those were delicious as well. We also had some tasty steamed pork buns but I was stuffed at that point.\n\nIf you really want to experience authentic shanghai food, let the staff order for you, you won't regret it.", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "krvZkJXOAmk0ObT_AF8xdQ", "review_id": "tJGbc1EXOX2FdI4Aq1fB8g", "text": "I was in town for business and to my surprise one evening as I was driving back to my hotel, I came across this place - a market center with a Chinese grocery store that *used* to be a 99 Ranch... which is now 2 years a Super L.  Okay on to the review of Lao Ching Hing... THIS IS NOT Shanghainese food!  Looking at the customer they seemed to be all native speaking Chinese... but I was disappointed.  I ordered the house special hot pot.  It had seafood (fish, imitation crab meat, greens, and carrots).  Now as far as hot pot goes, it's a failure.  The food itself was more like seafood soup.  The fish and veggies were still tasty, but as far as Chinese food goes, no.   Yes, the rice was re-heated.  \n\nMay be I was expecting too much.  I'll be in town again, and might give them another chance.", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h7Qhl6l7l1hd_IEdVcZJzw", "review_id": "SR13fSU80mwLRgmHCq4kpQ", "text": "Love the decor and space of this place. And the staff was attentive and friendly. The food...was passable but not amazing. I've had great Chinese food but this was just okay. I the spring rolls were salty and the dish I ordered, the shrimp and chicken, needed a little more flavor. Maybe had I ordered a different dish I would have loved it but this dish left much to be desired. So overall it was OK but certainly I would think twice before coming back.", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d_UFFsYPb4Cd78YlU2UHNw", "review_id": "-vrUUY3eEPa1hS9D_w5h7Q", "text": "Went there to grab lunch while on biz travel that was not too far from the airport. Menu was nothing special. Service was prompt. Food was good.", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zC83tixnn1NxaNwRIlHd_g", "review_id": "dM-WV1vPtL-6hxF1AKq1kg", "text": "I was riding the light rail home, in the mood for Chinese for lunch, so I got off @ 44th st, and walked up to the CofCo Center, assuming (rightly) that there would be some restaurants in there.\nWent to Lao Ching Hing.\n\nNice decor. \nOrdered the Combo Chow Mein. It was OK, nothing spectacular. The unusual thing was the noodles were smaller than what I am used to in chow mein. It was more like spaghetini rather than spaghetti.", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pwil2kkb1mNO6jVsAI84wA", "review_id": "b2cuirsdCaGNKU4Uv_UFvQ", "text": "I love to visit the Chinese Cultural Center, order take away and go to the ranch market while I wait for the food. \n\nI am not a big no meat or no poultry fan, but try the vegetable lo mein. Not sure why, but it is totally different than the shrimp, beef or chicken lo mein they have. Hot and Sour soup is very good.\n\nGo here for Vegetable Lo Mein.", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GuFEQ9FWT96RtBCoowDGKA", "review_id": "KcRL8b49eOiQbi0S5j-MOg", "text": "I'm an out of towner and came to this Chinese Strip mall, seeing the Ranch Market, I knew I was in the right place.  There was another restaurant called Golden Buddha next store, I decided on Lao Ching Hing based on the authentic decor, the smell of pepper outside the restaurant, and the menu selection.  I was looking for a Fish Fillet in Spicy Sauce and a Hot and Sour Soup.  Both were of highest quality.  I was impressed by the taste and the quality of ingredients.  I hate fatty meats and excessive oil, and Lao Ching Hing prepared both dishes to my likening.  I am writing this review because there was hardly anybody in the restaurant when I came in, and I believe this place should be packed.  In addition, they have a review listed on the tables which I consider ok, but not exceptional.  The food is priced reasonably and of great quality, it doesn't get better than that for me.", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "krvZkJXOAmk0ObT_AF8xdQ", "review_id": "2NQ7rG9FCkoDIpaQIDcz1g", "text": "Okay, I came back and ordered the Beef Noodle Soup, and again I was disappointed.  The beef noodle soup was not tasty.  I will not be returning again.", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RxfFQxUtSIGYwTKU_rvAeg", "review_id": "eM2XpWlQ9oAZn5_8t8vMUg", "text": "We decided to eat here while at the Moon festival Sat night. I was a little embarrassed that we had a stroller with us but they didn't bat an eye. They showed us where to put it and we were good to go. My husband and I each had a Tsing Tao (I'm sure I mispelled that), and split an order of crab rangoon, sweet and sour chicken and rice noodles with beef. Everything was decent although not enough to distinguish itself from other Chinese restaurants. Service was great and prices were extremely reasonable. My fave was the rice noodles with beef because it had lots of onions, sprouts and other veggies in it. A little salty for my liking but I liked it nonetheless. I am indifferent if I were to go back. Apparently you can find certificates on Restaurant.com which is cool, too. They also bring you soft, Almond cookies with the bill which is always a nice treat!", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2LCrT_BOJvGV4xi_lmoRcA", "review_id": "4xdfcdhZSShne6aIVp1cMA", "text": "Ugh.  My tip-off should have been the Guy Who Saw Me Reading The Menu and came outside to tell me the food was good.  But I was craving Chinese, I work near the COFCO center, and it was threatening to rain.  I scanned the menu, found Kung Pao chicken, and ordered up.  They told me 5 minutes, and they were accurate.  Price was reasonable.  Waiting area was comfortable and well-decorated.  Food was inedible.   I got the lunch special, which include soup, egg roll, entree and fortune cookie.  I couldn't eat any of it.  The soup (hot and sour) was way too sour.  I felt like I would get acid reflux if I ate it.  I couldn't order the fried rice, because it contains peas (I've learned to ask...childhood trauma).  The rice was clotted together and difficult to eat.  The kung pao chicken contained a suspiciously generous amount of meat...so much so that I questioned whether it was actually chicken.  I watch too many movies.  The egg roll was just gross.  It seemed like the wad of mushy veggies was wrapped in biscuit dough before it was deep-fried.  The fortune cookie was stale, and the fortune was even lame.  I would've done better to get soaking wet and hit up Panda Express.", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "el_BsZHqhCZK_VG27TyPBA", "review_id": "AlkK-xQmPC0H_YjAJGQIWQ", "text": "I stopped in to give the lunch specials a try. Since it was my first visit, I figured I'd go with a nice safe selection - orange chicken. It's what I typically get when I try a Chinese place for the first time, and gives me a general feel for the food before I try something a little more adventurous.\n\nThe lunch special included soup (I went with egg drop), an egg roll, little fried things, and fried rice. The soup was pretty standard - there's not much to egg drop soup so not much to get right or wrong. The fried rice and the little chip-type things were just what I'd expect as well.\n\nThe chicken was nicely cooked and flavored. The orange flavor was hardly noticeable, but the flavor was nice anyway.\n\nI'm sure I'll be back reasonably often.", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hqnySkbeUJGoC6h76gtSIQ", "review_id": "d8DH8WYUa8O8_9uqJghgwA", "text": "Okay it's been awhile since I last visited this place and I was so excited to get my dumpling fix.  Boy was I disappointed.  The skin was thicker and drier.  I don't know if it was over cooked or had sat a little too long.  I took a bite and it was tasty except it wasn't just soup filled it had a lot of extra grease.  I also ordered the lunch special fish filet with chili oil.  When it came out I thought I ordered something else.  Instead of fish slices sauteed with vegetables the fish was battered and deep fried.  This would have been fine if the slices weren't cut paper thin and it was super salty.  I guess it was an off day maybe next time.  It may take awhile before I go back though.  =(", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OUdHM_gKTfTQ-hHZHqczsA", "review_id": "QojzQ7fefADyCHcYsyd_eQ", "text": "It's in the Chinese Cultural Center so we thought it would be more authentic.  The sweet and sour pork, shrimp with lobster sauce, eggplant with garlic sauce, and steamed dumplings were all just OK.  The fried pork chops were way overcooked and dry.\n\nI overheard the waiter tell a Chinese family that they don't serve sauteed shrimps since the shrimps aren't fresh -- being in Arizona, not by the sea.  At least he was honest with the customer.\n\nTip: If you want the steamed dumplings, order them while you peruse the menu.  We ordered ours with the rest of the food and the dumplings were the last to arrive at the table.  We were full already by the time it came.", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "76kndyKBVinZVWSJ01rPYw", "review_id": "fzjs6OH_OziMF4EhM4PA1A", "text": "We ended up here because our usual - Golden Budda - was closed for an event - but I think we'll be back soon.  We ordered the meatballs which were awesome, eggplant with garlic sauce and 3 flavor chicken which were great, the wonton with green veg soup - which was tasty although the green veg was more like seaweed and pork chow main which was standard.  \nWe had good service and enjoyed our selves!", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1g8Crb6WGQUsA2l2X3yVGA", "review_id": "0z4A9aIPk9Tc-pAlhuMXiw", "text": "Did not care for the food at", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8WQubmP7G0NM3IyzyMnCEA", "review_id": "Ubm4QWLsC_6mACfvU5mN6g", "text": "On a recent visit, I noticed the Chinese menu was no longer available.  I managed to order one off-menu item but unfortunately it did not taste like it should have. Found the overall experience disappointing compared to previous visits.", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "yQZhcEFC12MEJhQ2xqD9MA", "review_id": "JDhZTy8FiYxFdMl9Jll4wQ", "text": "Alex A. was craving some Chinese food, so we headed over to the Chinese Cultural Center and decided on trying Lao Ching Hing. I should first say that I'm from an area that's saturated with Chinese restaurants, so I have pretty high standards for Chinese food. Lao Ching Hing fell far short of those standards. \n\nAt first glance, it seemed like a pretty nice restaurant. They invested a lot in very nice traditional-looking furniture, which I don't see often. So I enjoyed the overall atmosphere of the place. We were the only patrons when we went, so I can't really complain of bad service since we were the only ones being served.\n\nWe ordered the stir-fried string beans (my all-time favorite dish) and the salt and pepper pork. They were both so bad :( The string beans were under-seasoned and not really cooked the way it should have been cooked. In that particular dish, the beans should have been dried. It seems like they sort of skipped that step or didn't complete that step. So instead of nice crunchy beans, we got squeaky beans. The pork chops were worse though. I'm thinking it was at least a day old - you could taste the old oil - and they probably just re-heated it (we definitely heard a microwave go off). And that old oil taste stayed in my mouth long after dinner was over. Not pleasant.\n\nI think Panda Express has better-quality food than this place. I will not be returning.", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "z06IHGXI_ofBc2DkAbCgnA", "review_id": "JWmaXwGhm93aaDiMRy6XcQ", "text": "As Paul Krendler said to Dr. Hannibal Lecter while drinking drugged broth before Lecter fed him bites of his own brain, \"It's not very good, Buddy.\"\n\nEverything we tried tasted kind of old; like it had been sitting out too long.  The fried rice was seriously the best part of the meal.  \n\nMy meal (Shanghai Style Meatballs, meh) arrived a good 10 minutes after my husband's Kung Pao Chicken.  Lame.  \n\nWe had high hopes for the appetizer, as the menu listed both \"steamed dumplings\" and \"pot stickers\" on the menu....still on the lookout for a good Shanghai style dumpling we gave them a shot.  They arrived well after the main courses and were nearly inedible.  Alas, the hunt for Xiaolongbao continues....I found some frozen options in the Ranch Market next door and I'm hoping for the best!  \n\nThe staff here was very friendly, but with the so-so food and clunky service I doubt we'll be back.", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MtwKgPbXr71HumNRtZ7YEQ", "review_id": "v5I8Cf2Ha8-UXjQ1jqWDvQ", "text": "Can't ask for more when you are not in New York or Los Angeles or San Francisco China towns...however, this place is a must go when you are in Phoenix", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ryjqXdp68i2I9JPOpX9URw", "review_id": "F6XhgkwNvTOE5Ynyk2rPDQ", "text": "This is where you go when you want REAL Chinese food. At least as close as your going to get in Phoenix. I think understanding this place will help determine if you want to go here. \n\nI'm pretty sure many of the poor reviews are because, folks are expecting American Chinese food when they go to the restaurant. American Chinese food is not anything your going to find in the many regions and cuisine cultures in China. \n\nI've spent a fair amount of time in China and their dishes are as close as I've been able to find to actually replicating dishes that I saw in China. Though I sadly miss spicy frog dishes in china, they have a chicken version here. (ie. please add spicy froggy!!! hint hint) \n\nThey have classics like preserved egg, wonderful Chinese veggies, etc. \n\nThere are a few sweet and sour, Kung Pao type dishes for folks wanting American Chinese food or with guests that want something more familiar. \n\nIt's clearly family owned and they take pride in their business. Try the cucumbers! That's something anyone would love!", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RyKKn7lV7StxDngkGt_6_w", "review_id": "sqUdXRCUYl7hkNPf2m486A", "text": "I really liked this place. We came with a business group of around 20 for an early dinner and they got everything out correctly and promptly. The beans are great as is their eggplant. The beef skewers were ok, nothing too great but decent. Their noodle dishes are really good and I liked the quality of the food and found it to be very tasty. \n\nMy only complaint was that I was really searching for spicy dishes and even the ones that they said were spicy really weren't. I put their house made hot sauce/oil on my dishes but it still didn't really add heat though it did add some good flavor.\n\nI was a little overwhelmed by the menu and am looking forward to coming back and enjoying some more adventurous dishes when I am not with my co-workers who wanted to share everything and stuck to orange chicken, etc.", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nTaCyWL9q_lWyKUwNy_8Bw", "review_id": "35ZkP5UMzEU5HJit-MlJpg", "text": "Not authentic. But again, this is not New York....", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7NXwfkjpVyHqaLGTnV5HXw", "review_id": "a4n58nAQfxGBnDzGRaDzzA", "text": "This is my favorite Chinese Joint in Az.  The owner Margeritta is very polite.  They have a Huge menu.  and the best part is everything is REAL!  Nice atmosphere for a nice family dinner, quick lunch, or a date.  This is the best joint and beats out all of the other places at the Chinese Cultural Center by far.  If you haven't gone here do it.", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3sfS66tTc2BLmcU959dSsg", "review_id": "-VHZkkTKRAAdklXpOEzHfw", "text": "best scallion pancakes in PHX!", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8D408fDn0twwIW6FZ42YWg", "review_id": "iuc03b27kFX6tlyqBe8FuQ", "text": "Another place I went to wanting to love, and leaving with mixed feelings.\nMy first bit of advice- unless you want unpleasant surprises, only order off the menu. Or, ask the price in advance. Secondly, when I booked I was not aware that this restaurant is participating in the Restaurant.com program, therefore I had no idea that the owners are already ahead of the curve and most likely anticipating a certificate from first time patrons, particularly patrons who are not ethnically Chinese.\n\nThe restaurant was selected based on my experiences dining with a friend from Hong Kong, who was not with me last night. I found them on the website for the Chinese Cultural Center, as I have only lived here in AZ for two years. I didn't find out about the Restaurant.com certificate participation until after booking the reservation and then coming to Yelp to read reviews.  I happened to have over two hundred dollars in Restaurant.com certificates so I redeemed one to use for dinner. A happy accident, right?\n\nI've eaten in Chinatown in NYC many times, eaten in restaurants where there is no menu in English and my Cantonese speaking friend ordered, and have ordered a whole duck many times. Sometimes the side dishes or presentation vary a little, but there is no disputing the sum parts of an entire duck- it includes two wings and two legs. I know my duck.\n\nSo a duck, not on the menu but available, was ordered more than 24 hours in advance.  Upon arrival for our reservation the duck was served shortly thereafter with polite and congenial service from a woman I assume is one half of the couple that owns the restaurant. The Shanghai style crepes were good, the scallion was julienned, the hoisin sauce was augmented. It was delicious, but in my opinion it was not a whole duck as ordered and charged for- upon service I asked the woman if it was a whole duck because the sliced breast parts did not seem to be the entire bird. Also, in Chinatown there is a practice of presenting the duck,  carving at table, then whisking away to make a second course from the parts that don't easily lend themselves to rolling in crepes or in buns (some restaurants serve a puffy flat bun and not a crepe) but in our case there was no second course.\n\nWe ordered other dishes, especially since my dining companion is a neophyte to non-Americanized chinese.   We weren't there trying to get away with only fulfilling the required 45 dollar purchase per the gift certificate- I try to make it worth the owner's while and be fair. \n\nFor him there was peppersteak and house special fried rice, for me the sea bass in white wine (I wanted fish with pine nuts but they were out of nuts) and chinese fried cabbage, a stir fried bok choy and napa mixture with dried baby shrimp as seasoning.  The food was tasty, albeit too much salt was added, and I definitely tasted MSG in the fish and cabbage. Also, the beef and cabbage were swimming in a puddle of grease.  The cabbage alone was eight bucks, but again since we were getting a discount I thought it only fair to order at least one dish where the owner had a high markup. Ditto for the rice.\n\nWhen the bill came I was a little surprised to see that the Duck alone was forty bucks, since we didn't get the whole duck.  I tendered my certificate without a word and the staff politely packed up our leftovers, which was most of our meal- that was deliberate.  The bill with tax was 88 bucks and change, and the terms of the certificate included a mandatory 18 percent tip before discount. I don't have a problem with that at all, I always tip on the face value of a meal, not the discount price.  What I don't like however is the habit of owners to assess the tax on the total of the bill prior to discount- I've used certificates at restaurants that used computerized systems and never been taxed on the full price. This restaurant uses hand written tickets that are written entirely in chinese except for the numbers. To add insult to injury, the owner assessed the mandatory tip on the entire amount including the tax.  I know that waitstaff today assume that they are due a tip on the tax, but actually that's quite incorrect traditionally.  When the bill came back it was just shy of eighty dollars after discount.   I don't begrudge restaurant owners trying to keep afloat and make a living, but I don't like it when they pad the bill, and this bill was padded.  That plus our less than a whole duck left a bad taste in my mouth about this restaurant, and that alone is grounds for me not to return.  \n\nIf you want something better than american style chinese or want to use one of those certificates, then go ahead and dine at Lao Ching Hing, but this is my advice:  Only order off the menu.  Advise the server to ask the kitchen to go easy on the salt, and if you're not a fan of MSG, request that they keep it out of your food. Lastly, just order what you want for the meal and if you want extra, order it separately as take-out to avoid having a padded bill.", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wLuDGMXytNVTF8ZU2gwUEQ", "review_id": "KBwS_Nx-tiXadRhUe_qkAw", "text": "We had a fairly nice visit to Lao's the other night. The service was wonderful, they treated us like royalty. \n\nFoodwise, I found it  a little mediocre...at least the dish I had. I shared a seafood plate with my husband and I also ordered the family hot pot. The seafood was actually pretty fresh tasting, especially the shrimp, but everything else just seemed a little bland, lacking in a flavor. \n\nI heard some positive comments on the orange chicken from others at the table; and the mongolian beef seemed to be a hit, and everyone was very happy with the shrimp fried rice. \n\nAll in all the food was ok, but not necessarily worth the drive (at least from where I am).", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "WgK7kyLUxZDqQSyARTpPuw", "review_id": "pvRZF2rYHOWQisaYB1kNCQ", "text": "Ancient Chinese secret my ass.  I know the secret here and it's my formula for success all through college.  You take some meat, add veggies, and make an oyster sauce rue and viola, instant \"authentic\" Chinese food.  We ordered several random dishes here and it was all the same.  I was pining for some Panda after this...ugh.  Only if this was being cooked by midgets on donkeys in an outdoor kitchen then yes, instant classic.", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qQns9dP75RNOWOVWI_ZKZw", "review_id": "6GqgDoGYitoZnlWtVoV_7Q", "text": "I had the Kung Pao chicken, which was surprisingly tasty. The spice and flavor were just right. There was also a good mix of peanuts, celery, carrots, and red peppers in the dish. Fortunately, the sauce was nice and thin, unlike the thick, heavy sauces that drown much of American Chinese food. The soup dumplings, while hard to find at many other places, were not remarkable and did not contain much soup. The hot tea was also not great. The decor is nice, but the service was not very good. The waiters were not able to answer questions and did not know the menu well. The dumplings, our \"appetizer,\" were served 10 minutes after our main dishes.\n\nWhile I did enjoy the meal, I probably will not go back. There isn't much that distinguishes this place from other Chinese restaurants. There isn't anything that would compel me to visit this place versus trying something new.", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7aL6XWBInqZxDY8otQwWFw", "review_id": "DLSXc0cyg-37lrZ70p1Rwg", "text": "First of all this is a Chinese restaurant that serves Chinese food, not Chinese American food. It was the best Chinese food I have had since I got back from China earlier this year. We started with salted pork and winter melon soup. It was excellant. The cold dish was spicy beef tendons. Very tasty and a really differant kind of spicy burn. It burned just the front of your tongue. We had pork dumplings, cabbage and a pork and garlic dish. I enjoyed all of them. They tasted like the food in China. The cabbage had small shrimp in it that we were not expecting and it was our least favorite dish. The sevice is typical Chinese. The soup came with the beef tendons. Then the cabbage and pork came out. Finally well into the meal the (appetizer)  dumplings came out. If you share with everyone at the table it really doesn't matter what comes out when. I look forward to returning.\n\nIt would have been nice to not have the tvs on. I like to enjoy my dining companions and the food. I can watch tv at home.", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-aVqQ4S8_pTIR6CQTog7aw", "review_id": "SknK55GjxiAPzJDoRT1uRQ", "text": "It is said to be authentic Shanghai style cuisine and some dishes are. Their Wonton is very good.", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ryjqXdp68i2I9JPOpX9URw", "review_id": "O7oCUy75fQoKgHjYo8BoUg", "text": "This place is always excellent.   It's the closest to the food I've had in China that I've eaten in all of Phoenix.    Particular favorite is the preserved egg.  If your lucky you can get them to serve it to you sliced like is done in China. Though it's good in their tofu dish as well.\n\nThey used to offer Chinese and Americanized Chinese on the same menu, but, now if you wish the Chinese version of dishes you need to request the Chinese menu.", "business_id": "2unQHR9uaRxk3dsW6f3MGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "XTFE2ERq7YvaqGUgQYzVNA", "review_id": "a028Yy-SKITsVh6-8D5GPg", "text": "Pretty sure this is the dive-iest dive I've ever been to.\n\nThey have bar shuffleboard (LOVE IT), are sort of lenient about checking IDs (as in they don't?), and always have groups of rowdy drunkies ready to start fights and talk shit, which always proves to be an interesting time.\n\nMy 3-star rating is not indicative of a classy, safe place, but rather one that after leaving, we always have a good story for the next day at work starting with \"Holy shit man, you'll never guess what happened last night at Baja's....\"", "business_id": "6gVX9y8rhF5WosQDb6yQXw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "renfVZ7QaPXyqGxsn3AOlQ", "review_id": "oDV7Jf0iWY_IyUOPa_UMpw", "text": "This place is A-ok in my book!! Been there once and I plan on returning. A co-worker and I ventured in this place - not having any expectations and we were surprised how decent it was. Definately what you call a dive bar... \nBartender that night was one of those grumpy old looking guys who turn out to be pretty damn funny. Great guy who definately knows his sports. Place gots the whole digital jukebox thing going, a couple of pool tables, golf game, a few tv's  and shuffleboard. Cheap alcohol with plenty of beers on tap... \nA great place to drink a cold one after a long night at work", "business_id": "6gVX9y8rhF5WosQDb6yQXw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6WJHk3E4PLt0-EXakw5Kdw", "review_id": "I339g1Q1KxBREiYuBKd6aQ", "text": "Oh yes, dive bar delux.\n\nFrankly, I would never have gone here unless it were for my friends Amy and Eric.  It's there go-to place, and I'm glad they brought me!\n\nThe shuffleboard is quite fun, the jukebox is pretty good, too.  Beware that Saturday night is karaoke night, which may have you leaving the place with your ears bleeding.  I can't tell you how many times I've sat there on a Saturday shaking my head in dismay at peoples attempts at singing.\n\nSo aside from the frigtening karaoke, their drinks are cheap, and if you get liquor, they are pretty damn generous with their pours, so be warned!\n\nI haven't gotten food there, so I don't have any reports on that!", "business_id": "6gVX9y8rhF5WosQDb6yQXw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1g8Crb6WGQUsA2l2X3yVGA", "review_id": "duDC3fiyeVUHuroxHtiNUA", "text": "We have been there a couple of few times at different times of the day. Best bartender in the valley is Kayla oh and Joe is the best as well. I think he works the night shift and she works the day shift. They are both courteous and make you feel at home... kinda like cheers", "business_id": "6gVX9y8rhF5WosQDb6yQXw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_uL7OiQSfNsCd60DrAf7qQ", "review_id": "DmoDpA9W6Ff7cRhxWqi74A", "text": "You know I love a good dive bar.... and this is a dive for sure. However I must over emphasize the GOOD part. Always I great time at the Baja. I usually stop in once or twice a week for some late night shuffle board and Miller Lite. Mark behind the bar is awesome and great to talk some sports with. They also have a few pool tables, Internet juke box and plenty of tv's to watch some sports on. \n\nCheck 'em out! But be warned, shuffle board is mine!", "business_id": "6gVX9y8rhF5WosQDb6yQXw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "olAWn1THWUK85cMEfSEJRA", "review_id": "s-_o8IyLopCG5Yijot2Z2g", "text": "Everyone here is so nice, caring and professional. If you have to have an outpatient surgery or procedure, this is a great place to go.", "business_id": "0NoPKPBULjhsaz62VaUcgw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BZPwVUk-qO6wSRF7kjQe-w", "review_id": "yX16EZuiIVq93o-tel3czg", "text": "Had an outpatient knee arthroscopy here.\nThe experience was sufficient for the cost i incurred. Nothing great.\nThe staff wasn't that courteous.", "business_id": "0NoPKPBULjhsaz62VaUcgw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XQZTBienj3pS9TQ2Yl6h9Q", "review_id": "2O1bdt8QCl29Xz56nrgC_w", "text": "Just had a carpal tunnel release and some work on my elbow ulnar nerve by the amazing Dr. David Thull, (awesome doctor, brilliant surgeon and all around cool guy) at the Gateway Surgery Center.\n\nThe clerical staff was accommodating and professional, while the medical staff were amazing and fun.  They made feel totally at ease when I went to the back, I had been a little apprehensive, but hey I was going to be put under with a general anesthesia.  Everybody in surgery was awesome....and that's all I remember.  They helped me go from the gurney to the surgical tabled, made me comfortable, the anesthesiologist asked me where I grew up.  The next thing I remember is waking up in recovery.\n\nIt was a wonderful experience due to wonderful and dedicated professionals,  I'm so grateful for people who dedicate their lives to helping folks.  God bless em all!  What can I say, great place, but I' not in any hurry to go back", "business_id": "0NoPKPBULjhsaz62VaUcgw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TCEqENMcnIjsBCjlI_Stzg", "review_id": "QB34FlMs5KdY2FgMBzI7UQ", "text": "County. Hmmm. Well, if you're there as a trauma patient you'll be well taken care of. This is definitely the old style of hospitals though, where you'll share a big room with 3 other patients, depending on what you're in the hospital for.", "business_id": "C65dADtWHaAU_nJV2dcwbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iPhoJlwisUKGGrA0QNmYMw", "review_id": "8kEv-6G5G8U9t6B1m0OttA", "text": "newly remodeled. lots of parking! Also known as county.", "business_id": "C65dADtWHaAU_nJV2dcwbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "n5LyW9sOz3YNaJigSyLy9w", "review_id": "S6L1nmJ2s-HVqUjLyaHtaQ", "text": "The RN Victoria on the fourth floor was very helpful and considerate. My husband was admitted there for an infection, when he was transferred to the sixth floor she personally moved him up there and introduced him to his new RN Sam. Sam was just as helpful and considerate. James, the CNA was polite and funny. As a whole this is one of the best, if not the best hospital in Phoenix! Before discharging him the doctors made follow up appointments for him to make things simpler for us. Thanks to the nursing staff and doctors at MIHS.", "business_id": "C65dADtWHaAU_nJV2dcwbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bZFRqP7s0Vszxeu8_IwYow", "review_id": "Q41HCJmntExL84-HmlBbog", "text": "Walgreens is Walgreens:  they have stuff you need and it's convenient. \n I want to write this to warn you of the growing homeless population that seems to live outside of this location.  I honestly feel bad for people that are stuck in this situation but begging just makes me feel uncomfortable.  Not a day goes by that I shop here and am pestered with requests for money.  The thing is that I don't really carry cash ever so I feel bad for not having any but also feel violated for being requested to shell out my hard earned cash to someone that is setting up camp outside a drug store and speaking low and incoherently and walking towards you and your car.  Gives me the creeps.", "business_id": "LDtE3rhFnl4ud1ogxS6rGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pDSMS-IW5wyZK0XBi4jnDw", "review_id": "NYb-XdxHaOfnOI4HteRFDQ", "text": "Walgreen's=crap.  This particular location has me convinced to avoid Walgreen's altogether for matters of convenience.  Poor service in the pharmacy is common.  This is strange for a place that was built around the pharmacy business.  Pharmacists here=decent people.  The pharmacy techs=overpaid, spoiled pains-in-the-asses.  They consistently act as if they're doing you a favor by filling your prescription for you.  The vagrants here are also a problem  Just drive to new CVS down the street or wait until real stores are open for convenience purposes.", "business_id": "LDtE3rhFnl4ud1ogxS6rGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_uL7OiQSfNsCd60DrAf7qQ", "review_id": "Y6EhreW3G5lOGJdXjazUQw", "text": "Unfortunately this Walgreens, for pharmaceutical purposes, is lacking in the \"customer service\" area entirely. It is the most conveniently located drug store to both my house and my doctors office, however I would much rather drive the extra few miles to not have to deal with the head ache that come with this one. \n\nI spend about 25 minutes in the drive through the other day, and there was only one car in front of me. When I order my refills online they are almost never ready when I ask for them to be. The abundance of homeless people meandering outside is obnoxious to say the least. \n\nYou eventually get what you came for, but go elsewhere if you want to get anything done in a timely manner.", "business_id": "LDtE3rhFnl4ud1ogxS6rGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KJo0cru2sBJyufnGkdHgHA", "review_id": "SiFWte0BCdYBE6LE4Myd_w", "text": "If it wasn't for the bums outside the store EVERY time i go in there it would be a lil better. but seriously. come on! there goes not one day i find a bum asking me for a dollar or some change. I'm sorry i work to hard for my money to just hand it over to you to go buy a tall can. \n\ni avoid this place at all cost unless there is nothing else in the area. (walmart on thomas and 36th st but thats in a different review lol) \n\ndo something about the bums and ill consider coming back to your store", "business_id": "LDtE3rhFnl4ud1ogxS6rGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Zx65wFmML-6Wp54d0EXrwA", "review_id": "7_wL1DCYgTAoliHf56nIZg", "text": "I was so impressed by the wonderful service. I think the store was crowded because today they were offering a discount to seniors.  But the staff handled the rush very well. \n\nThis is not my  neighborhood Walgreens.  I stopped in after a class at Devonshire Senior Center and was amazed by the staff.  The manager was up front.  very welcoming.  directing the staff.  checking the outside of the store.\n\nA clerk, Jesus, directed me to the right isle and when I was checking out, he asked if I found everything.  I described the one item I did not find and he went back and found it for me.  very polite.\n\nThis was about two in the afternoon and the parking lot was free of pan handlers.  I would guess that there is new management  at this location and that people in the neighborhood should give this place another try.", "business_id": "LDtE3rhFnl4ud1ogxS6rGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HpxGTDm60d9JapjN36JFSQ", "review_id": "z8Kxkz1mvw55chzo3qajpA", "text": "A fairly decent Walgreens. This location did not carry as many items I have found in others, but everything was organized and clean. The employees were helpful and friendly.", "business_id": "LDtE3rhFnl4ud1ogxS6rGA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9SZBVZ-mxebOVa1BlWFtWw", "review_id": "C9RMx6HEKoJh8Za6r78XEQ", "text": "Jeff and his assistant manager (cant remember her name) were seriously f-ing awesome.  The customer service is A+ in my book!!\n\nThe next time I am in need to rent a vehicle....I AM COMING TO THIS ENTERPRISE!!", "business_id": "f1H9fcDsYl_U-nI8E4y5CA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fm65Yo2ShyryyYjQrk-4Ig", "review_id": "mI6Aee9Kgn3gXhVl8GS4Jw", "text": "OK, so let me start by saying I have been renting cars for years, all over the US and Europe. Let me also say I always have used my debit card as I do not use a major credit card for anything now, its part of my \"keep it real and keep it liquid\" approach. That said, renting a car in Arizona is a HUGe pain in the %#!*&!. I had all but given up when I discovered the SUPER simple, no hassle debit card rental program at the Enterprise location on 44th Street & Thomas Road in Phoenix. \n\nThe staff is amazing, fast, efficient, took all my necessary info (you do have to provide some extra proof of income but its painless) and within 15 minutes I was in a great car for the weekend - no problems, no issues just a great group of people looking to make sure I had a good experience renting with Enterprise.\n\nI will always work with this company and always rent from this location while working in Phoenix - its rare to find a hassle-free anything these days and this team is the best ever!", "business_id": "f1H9fcDsYl_U-nI8E4y5CA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YSd5tCuA82PvwqOB3pOUBA", "review_id": "rMo-4acPDVj055x_ZMwAbA", "text": "Made reservations months in advance and no car was available.\nScrewed up the whole first day, as it was dedicated to finding a replacement.\nHad to go to the Sky Harbor for a car but almost three times the cost.  They had many cars there and we had to rent one there, which leads me to believe that there was some type of bait-and-switch here.\nOne of the supervisors helped us out a lot in receiving a discount, but that was too late.\nThis place was unreliable and when you need to be at an important occasion, you can't rely on them here.  A man at the hotel the first night had reservations too.  The next morning, he missed his appointment after they told him he was set.\nNice, nice people, but the service left a lot to be desired.\nI gave them two stars only due to the girl behind the counter had tried her best.  It wasn't her fault.  The decisions were made above her.", "business_id": "f1H9fcDsYl_U-nI8E4y5CA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Iycf9KNRhxvR187Qu2zZHg", "review_id": "iPrE6SqXwBqbHnlW01983A", "text": "I took a car in for a pre-purchase inspection and was glad to know i have a reasonable Mercedes service center 20 blocks from my house. They did a very good job at scoping out the whole car to make sure I wasn't buying something I may soon regret.  They also do the type A and type B services here at a cheaper than dealer rate as well.  \n\nWhen I stopped in I noticed several classic Mercedes in the stalls getting serviced and I know if people that trust them to work on those beauties I could trust them in the future with my car.  I will be back as I bought the car and I'll feel that my car is in great hands.", "business_id": "0Xnduj9w6aYHOtN_RlHUng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mE2ll6yfwUvy-W7To3E0AQ", "review_id": "TPt0fSiadbjqZnH-fx2Zzw", "text": "Bud (the owner and head mechanic) is the reason I keep buying Mercedes. Every time I look at another brand I wonder who will take care of it (and me and my wallet) when it breaks. MB Motors only works on Mercedes Benz (get it? M.B.?), but they handle everything from basic annual services to complex engine issues. The shop is family run and customers are treated as family and as friends. They are consistently fair and reasonable with pricing and honest about what repairs truly need to be made. Fair, reasonable, honest, mechanic - not much else I could possibly add to that.", "business_id": "0Xnduj9w6aYHOtN_RlHUng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F3slVCSkCvytxat4Trw3jw", "review_id": "afhmIPz0Ei8wnZqCBJD9eQ", "text": "MB Motors is a family run establishment that only services Mercedes-Benz automobiles and if you have a Mercedes-Benz, this is the place to take your car for service.  I was referred here by someone a couple years ago and every experience I've had with MB Motors has been outstanding.  They will take the time to tell you, and show you, what needs repaired; they will complete the repair quickly; and their pricing can't be beat.  In fact, I often feel like I should be paying them more than they charge, given the amount of time they often spend with me and my car.  They won't sell you a service you don't need, and they take the time needed to correctly identify a problem.  Take your car here - you won't be disappointed.", "business_id": "0Xnduj9w6aYHOtN_RlHUng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YParCZHEeRFb_Sv8FhpKWg", "review_id": "Enwi-QWhUY7dRZBJ5ms5jQ", "text": "Bud is outstanding. He knows the brand very well and is especially adept at keeping my beloved 300CE operating properly. He also has a true love of these cars which is demonstrated by his excellent work.", "business_id": "0Xnduj9w6aYHOtN_RlHUng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AWTv37Rg4YBfXN6wUbSHvA", "review_id": "7Y-GGLHhjjyyBexGpmLmJg", "text": "Was referred to MB Motors through a friend when my car had started to stall throughout the week. Couldn't be more pleased with their service. They were quick, informative, extremely affordable and honest. Will definitely continue to use them and refer them to other Mercedes owners, as well.", "business_id": "0Xnduj9w6aYHOtN_RlHUng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AK33pPM2AJsLG25ejERL3g", "review_id": "wZ9feLZi6WfJ-CWW7TgEkw", "text": "This place is awesome. My 84 300sd freaked out while i was driving it on the freeway. I called up Bud and he used his lunch break to fit me in the next day. He took the time to explain everything he was doing and even gave me tips on DIY projects that i have been meaning to do. He worked on my car for around and hour and he only charged me for half hour. Great experience, knows his stuff and cool guy.", "business_id": "0Xnduj9w6aYHOtN_RlHUng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 7, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "NvDR3SPVPXrDB_dbKuGoWA", "review_id": "orIuZEhDB9-mBxwIV4vClg", "text": "Let me tell you a story about MB Motors. My wife called me one morning that her Mercedes had a flat tire a few blocks from MB Motors while I was at least a good 30 minutes from where she was parked. At that time I was a fairly new customer to MB Motors and they didn't really know me that well. They were still calling me Steve at that time.\n\nAnyways, I called AAA, but their lines were busy so I called Bud at MB Motors. I explained the situation and he sent over one of his mechanics to change the flat. I called a couple hours later to Thank Bud and pay for the service. He said there was no charge.\n\nThis is a family owned shop that takes care of it's customers and more importantly keeps those Mercedes Benz running smoothly. The pricing is reasonable when compared to a dealer. Plus Mechanics can read and I would be crazy to give my mechanic anything less than 5 stars.", "business_id": "0Xnduj9w6aYHOtN_RlHUng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pr1Z6jWvfYBZXozRsDMFWg", "review_id": "x4r1FVOHBiRnYWRtNx0isQ", "text": "Brought in a used MB I had just purchased to have them check it out. Bud's service sold me not only on his shop, but on MB in general. While I've taken my C230 to the local MB dealer for service once (mainly for some warranty fixes), I can't say I'd make a habit of it when I can take it to MB Motors instead. It's a great feeling to have a mechanic you trust with such major investment. Bud is reasonably priced, knows his stuff, and has a fine appreciation for the brand. I'd give these guys ten stars if Yelp let me.", "business_id": "0Xnduj9w6aYHOtN_RlHUng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3a3lWVHBp3kKk6h5uEy2Dg", "review_id": "i4FYbqyT6N2u4pkTE5vP1Q", "text": "MB Motors is a great shop!  The owners and staff are extremely nice and knowledgeable.  Great service and reasonable costs for repairs.  Bud worked for dealerships for almost 20 years and he brings all of that expertise to the table, including the latest tools like Star Diagnosis System, WIS, and more.\n\nIf you have a Mercedes and like saving money, make sure to give them a call.  Otherwise, you can continue to bring your car to the dealer and get ripped off", "business_id": "0Xnduj9w6aYHOtN_RlHUng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2hXL2ExBsgjJNpm6BJy0lg", "review_id": "r2pmmPb_XPmHlSmm6lc-Tg", "text": "After being screwed over by my last mechanic, it was time to find a new one. It's hard to find a decent mechanic, especially for a MB because most mechanics look at the hood ornament and see dollar signs. After reading all the great reviews on Yelp I decided to give MB Motors a shot. \n\nMy car's AC was not working, so I brought it in. Bud was very honest and did not try to up-sell me or convince me to do any unnecessary work on my car. His communication was great, the price was reasonable, and I was able to drive away with working AC the same day. I would definitely bring my car here again.", "business_id": "0Xnduj9w6aYHOtN_RlHUng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kpAGBNgXaKir_jHGHvLCmQ", "review_id": "MGvbtDpIAcPbGoTA3k0SXA", "text": "If you have a Mercedes, you need to take it here! Being new in the area, I wasn't sure who to trust. I made the mistake of taking it to the dealer for an oil change and came out with a $300 bill. Seriously? It's oil and a filter. \n\nI tried this shop and found the owner worked at the dealership for 20 years before opening his own shop. Wow, nice people, and great service. He fixed what I needed and recommended a few things (the same things Firestore mentioned when I took it there for new tires and brakes, so I knew it wasn't an up sell.) I called around and M B Motors still had the lowest price. M B Motors fixed my car in a timely manner and showed me everything they did. \n\nTheir hours are early in the day 6:30 - 3:30 so it's convenient to drop off before work, but a little difficult to pick up. Nothing that would effect me taking my car there. Who wants to work on hot cars when it's 110 degrees out!\n\nI feel much better now that I have a place to take my Benz, especially being a single female and not knowing much about cars or what to do.", "business_id": "0Xnduj9w6aYHOtN_RlHUng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sYkR3nqex2fzAcNLu2YM5g", "review_id": "GJcwh-LqkIsnp3bi4jbD7g", "text": "Wow.  I haven't actually ever been serviced here, but I will be.  Our Benz stopped working and was diagnosed elsewhere (where it was towed) as needing a new supercharger.  Desperately hoping for another (read: different) opinion, I called asking for diagnosis over phone.  He was so nice, while he told me what I didn't want to hear (it did need to be replaced), told me he was sorry for such a bummer problem, told me to remember the car has otherwise been good to me.  It was exactly how you'd want to be treated when you have a bummer, unexpected, unavoidable car expense.  I will certainly be their next regular (hopefully not that regular).", "business_id": "0Xnduj9w6aYHOtN_RlHUng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q61Z8003K9ee7ekgc2qoiw", "review_id": "UcCFF2qysByZoBHvz4ciPA", "text": "I'll tell ya what:  You have to go HERE if you have a Mercedes.  Honestly, one of the best, most reasonably priced shops I've ever dealt with.\n\nYou go inside and you will meet customers that have been going there literally for years and years.   \n\nI've never had a bad experience- just today they got the ignition switch fixed after I had to tow it in LAST NIGHT- yes, it involved undoing the steering column and using all kinds of nasty cutting tools to remove teh old switch (tumblers failed)  but they had it FIXED in less than 1/2 the day.  \n\nWOW.  \n\nFast, accurate and best of all real good pricing....\n\nPS- BUD is president of the local MBCA (benz club) so yes, he is a bit of a fanatic about these cars.", "business_id": "0Xnduj9w6aYHOtN_RlHUng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mNBLrc4mmpcYMd6ANlW3Fg", "review_id": "ZQbNqnGFapqq7BDI8HMyZQ", "text": "Wonderful people, Bud checked out my car without charging me, gave me a quote. No pressure at all, he just let me decide if I wanted to let him work on it.  I saved at least $400-$500 because another shop told me its the struts, but it was just the torsion bar links.", "business_id": "0Xnduj9w6aYHOtN_RlHUng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "8cJ-n5BEb1LAR0qFM9zrxg", "review_id": "-BuhcMTPLz9R1Vax5dssgg", "text": "Wow, what an excellent shop!\n\nI called Bud at M B Motors for some help with an electrical problem on my 1983 300D. He asked me to bring it in, so I did on a Monday morning. He spent some time troubleshooting my issue and it turned out to be a simple fuse--what a relief. He also did an oil change for me and a general inspection of the car. He was very knowledgeable, up-front, honest, and informative. I asked several questions that weren't even related to the repair job at hand, and he gave me lots of good information. I get the impression that if you needed more serious work done, this is the place you'd want to visit.\n\nNote that they work on only Mercedes Benz vehicles. There were several cars there, from 1970's models to current models.\n\nSeveral other customers stopped by while I was there and seemed to be on a friendly first-name basis with the owner. That's a good sign in my book.", "business_id": "0Xnduj9w6aYHOtN_RlHUng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CSeX-BgaL6vWDLW66YlwFg", "review_id": "0INUCsdRjV9O6UZ-_k1Utw", "text": "Seriously, honest, reliable, thorough shop.  The first time I took my car in, they beat the dealer's repair quote by more than $2000, told me what I actually did and didn't need and prioritized the work that I needed done.  Have been going there ever since.  Just got a new car and will be taking it to see Bud.", "business_id": "0Xnduj9w6aYHOtN_RlHUng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_goqjPoUT9vXe8IBxMO4sA", "review_id": "whVfzqsom2BkHMesC4CG5Q", "text": "My lease expires in 8 months.  I live in south Florida, but after reading all of these reviews I think I'll move to AZ.  It seems this it the best place to take care of my MB.  A knowledgeable and honest mechanic is worth his weight in gold.", "business_id": "0Xnduj9w6aYHOtN_RlHUng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VzHy3TTl9pD19v0HIvzsig", "review_id": "8qmQEiiNyM6n27wOzd9rfw", "text": "I was very fortunate to find this Mercedes shop -you won't find better  Bud did two pre-purchase inspections for me:  in the first case, he kept me from making a serious mistake;  in the second case, he confirmed that it was a very good car with only a few problems.  He fixed the problems at very reasonable prices so that I could drive the car back to Albuquerque with no worries.  I would highly recommend MB Motors as a special shop.  Bud is honest, capable and he offers fair and reasonable prices.", "business_id": "0Xnduj9w6aYHOtN_RlHUng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-QxS8P_eKCToI4qiEsoorQ", "review_id": "xbU60OSnNB-4jC1KxPKmKA", "text": "I have an 8 year old Mercedes C280 with 90,000 miles on it and the transmission started giving problems. I wouldn't consider taking it to a dealer and instead took it to one place that was highly recommended - and got an estimate for $2,200. But I didn't feel confident in them. So I brought it to M.B. Motors and was immediately impressed with their knowledge and professionalism. They pinpointed the problem very quickly and repaired it within a couple of days. The final bill was $1,500 and they did a super job. From now on I'll use them exclusively for all my servicing needs.", "business_id": "0Xnduj9w6aYHOtN_RlHUng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y3D0BelHGoJZDfIdWpYWXw", "review_id": "s4pl1p7f7EaQEBNeklF8IQ", "text": "My engine light came because my outside temperature gauge was off. I had gotten a few estimates prior to trying coming here all for full sensor replacement for up to $400 total. When I arrived, the staff was very friendly and even recognized me from calling the day before (by my car year and model I'm guessing) about my car trouble. After a short wait, they notified me that the sensor was pushed in slightly, causing the engine light to come on. They fixed it and only charged me $28!!! My jaw dropped! I have only gone to the dealer before for servicing, but looks like I found a much better option! Thank you again :)", "business_id": "0Xnduj9w6aYHOtN_RlHUng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "noVNs0cepEonmDUrAf8RSQ", "review_id": "h6uAmKyoeRwnhGMvIuIAeQ", "text": "This was my first time using this shop and I am very happy with the work done on my Mercedes.  My issue was quickly diagnosed and given a quote shortly after dropping off my car.  The quality of the work is high, thoroughly done and my car was clean when I picked it up.  I was pleased that Bud took the time to speak to me on how to properly care for my car to keep it running.  This is a honest shop with good pricing that I recommend for all of your Mercedes Benz.", "business_id": "0Xnduj9w6aYHOtN_RlHUng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "yy8vNTtESId44OcGyaVnbw", "review_id": "f3bDEuGU8Psv7GZPaXfDUA", "text": "If you want to try one of teh best home-made mole negro dishes in town, this is the place. The food is outstanding. Only reason I don't give it 5 stars is because it's a tiny hole in the wall that tends to be crowded and very noisy at peak hours. If you like great, real Mexican food, though, this place is hard to beat. So are the prices, by the way.", "business_id": "s87D-mtAuJ8BluKgYYsXGw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "8WQubmP7G0NM3IyzyMnCEA", "review_id": "g9vp9mdcEE_3QZPV7vclMQ", "text": "$0.99 tacos - generously sized and very tasty.  The fact that you can sit down at this price is amazing - who cares about the lack of decor.  To top, service was very friendly.   \n\nWe went for lunch on a Sunday and it was packed.  Lamb's the weekend special so we order the lamb soup and the grilled lamb taco.  The shredded lamb in the taco tasted more boiled than grilled - we surmised that this was the reason for the tasty lamby soup.  \n\nWe ordered a few tacos and liked the al pastor the best.  The dry-rubed spices had completely infused into the meat which combined with the smokiness of the charcoal grill made it one of the best al pastor we'd had.\n\nAlso liked the horchata - most places make it too sweet - this one was just right allowing other flavors to come through.\n\nIf you want more details, Seth has a great review with pictures on his blog \"Feasting in Phoenix\":\nhttp://feastinginphoenix.com/?p=223", "business_id": "s87D-mtAuJ8BluKgYYsXGw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "xFdK5lgUdeT3bWC7_MvcyQ", "review_id": "qBjQVqLqSEQPsh7wttEvIw", "text": "I have lived here my whole life.  And for most of that time I have pretty much eaten gringocized Mexican food.  You know, Ajo Al's, Macayo's, Garcia's, etc.  At this point, it is still a treat for me, but I would rather eat at the authentic Mexican dive with actual Spanish on the menu, dishes I don't recognize and very few white people in the place.  El Nopalito fits the bill perfectly.  This place first popped up on my radar after seeing frequent mentions on Chowhound.  It was right in my neighborhood, but I never got around to trying it until last week. \n\nWe showed up on a Friday night starving and exhausted from teaching small children and, sadly, laying off employees.  Ick.  We started with two Cokes and some homemade chips with both a green and red salsa.  Both salsas were outstanding, which in my experience is rare.  Generally if you get two salsas on the table, one is terrible and one is at least decent.  And Mexican cokes in the cool bottles?  Yay!  Then we ordered a bowl of tortilla soup to share.  This was flavorful and the tortilla strips were nice and crispy.  We only ordered one portion to share but the server brought us two full bowls and charged us for one.  Generous.  The only room for improvement was temperature.  The soup could have been hotter.  Next, we ordered green chile chicken enchiladas and...and...and I forgot the name of my entree.  It was, however, the server's recommendation and she didn't let me down.  My dish was steak with bacon, green peppers, onions and cheese melted over the top.  All of this was served over two corn tortillas.  Super good.  Everything was cooked to perfection.  The green chile chicken enchiladas were outstanding and the green chile was the best my boyfriend has ever had.  The rice was flavorful and tender and beans great as well.  I had the leftover enchiladas today for lunch and they were awesome all over again.  We'll be back to El Nopalito often.  I'm excited to try the 99 cent street tacos.", "business_id": "s87D-mtAuJ8BluKgYYsXGw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d2RAl63RTdfZF7kcuKcj-g", "review_id": "cIHhMrw1ZaWFyS89B9P3dg", "text": "Pricier than your standard Mexican comfort food place, but still on the cheaper side.  Burritoes come with a little salad and rice.  I had the best bean and cheese burrito of my life here.  And, they serve coke in glass bottles, from Mexico!\n\nDefinitely recommended if you are in the neighborhood.", "business_id": "s87D-mtAuJ8BluKgYYsXGw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "a8uZ3HEqqbs1HODTdaywfQ", "review_id": "a5zIxWncPYfxTYOHshSRnw", "text": "One of if not the best torta Cubana in town. For a little coin it's almost to much food to finish.", "business_id": "s87D-mtAuJ8BluKgYYsXGw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9fTTesCwn9EO-d82ODJAnw", "review_id": "TCMfccoWi45qGKaIVRivBA", "text": "Wow!  What a find!  My good friend Rob was to drunk to drive after 5 free rum and cokes from the Embassy Suites Managers Reception...we used Yelp and found this place.  It was 0.1 miles from the hotel.  The food rocked!  Carne Asada, Guac, Beer and Flan...this is living!  Rob upset me though by eating my last bite of Chicken Encihlada...jerk!!!  That was so uncool!  I now have trust issues with Rob! If you are looking for good cheap Mexican and staying at the Embassy Suites this is the place to eat!", "business_id": "s87D-mtAuJ8BluKgYYsXGw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WkxYtDKxNMcXmcCfI7SCeA", "review_id": "G-wGmwJdmaSakcwV-9mJDw", "text": "Service and food is excellent.  $3.99 for a good sized burrito served with rice and beans on the side is a great deal.  Or 99 cent tacos (these are the Mexico \"street\" style ones served on a soft flat corn tortilla).  All their food is very authentic.\n\nThe Al Pastor (seasoned grilled pork and onions) is my favorite and is the best I've ever had.  Whether it's in a burrito, taco or torta, I absolutely love it.  The sodas are the kind you'd get in Mexico.. they import them in the glass bottles.  I've always liked these better than the plastic bottle type you get in the states. The Mexican ones are sweeter and less carbonated.\n\nGreat place, and they have beer too.", "business_id": "s87D-mtAuJ8BluKgYYsXGw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CWYHXKPXqP4KgY3TyI54lg", "review_id": "zWJcJ7PWtyVCMgg3IwR6KA", "text": "The tacos rock.\nGreat salsas and great Ice Tea.\n\nMy new favorite spot.\nClean and nice inside.", "business_id": "s87D-mtAuJ8BluKgYYsXGw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mQba83gB018LlGt51r80ZQ", "review_id": "Ast1TMPTpSnausadUBK-2A", "text": "I am debating  between 3 and 4 stars for El Nopalito.  I think it settles perfectly on 3.5 at least for right now.  \n\nThe Good:\n* The tacos were very good - whether they warrant the prestigious New Times best of PHX?  I have to disagree on that.\n* Service was quick, our food came fast and it was fairly busy at the time.\n* Their menu has an English side for those who are less adept at differing Sopas and Sopes.\n* It's CHEAP!  Two very full people left only spending a total of ten bucks.\n* The salsa was SPICY.  Sometimes it seems to be tough to find places that take the risk of offending people with sensitive taste buds.\n\nThe Meh:\n* Maybe it was just b/c it was Sunday, but our server didn't really seem happy that we, nor she, were in El Nopalito\n* They may have been the smallest tacos I've ever had.  That being said, they were only a buck.\n* El Nopalito is located so close to so many great restaurants that it'll be tough to justify skipping some of those.\n* The chips for the salsa were lackluster at best.\n\nOverall I had a good experience.  I think the description of the three-star review as being \"A-OK\" is perfect for El Nopalito.  I'd return, but there are a few spots that I would have to give my return business to first!", "business_id": "s87D-mtAuJ8BluKgYYsXGw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "h5unSMFD5BKuods_Po_lsA", "review_id": "qCx6SePFqACM1CqTyXPpNg", "text": "So my friend and I stumbled upon this place on our way to Barb's bakery but WOW I have never had a better taco in my life. The carne asada street tacos are freaking amazing. They also have the bottled cokes from mexico that for some reason taste sweeter than cokes bottled here. The waitress was also extremely friendly when we were checking out we asked how to pronounce the name of the restaurant and she started teaching us some Spanish.", "business_id": "s87D-mtAuJ8BluKgYYsXGw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4mZHb-V_ik8YWrroeJHq0g", "review_id": "_3hpBFDBK0LAyIXA82Lddg", "text": "Small hole in the wall but very good food.  I got both red and green salsas for my chips.  Both were very tasty and spicy.  I'd go back just for the salsa's alone, but I also enjoyed the enchilladas suizas I had.  I also experimented with a side dish (chiles *something*), which turned out to be small chiles sauteed with sliced onions.  I loved the onions but couldn't finish more than one or two of the chiles, my bad.  Accordingly, I'd be interested in trying other items on the menu that I couldn't figure out.", "business_id": "s87D-mtAuJ8BluKgYYsXGw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "crrp9oqSWsVnDHPKgy_bqw", "review_id": "XFoQyPc6BiU92wn58iFTGQ", "text": "best all around tacos i've had in a while.  firstly the ingredients are fresh fresh.  secondly they are really tasty.  and lastly its just a buck for a one of em.\n\ni'm usualy a fan of carnita but they really make a good al pastor here.\n\nsome of the best mole sauce i've ever had anywhere.  very well rounded flavor - almost like an indian curry dish.\n\njust one complaint - if they call the place nopalito they should be serving nopal.  and why dont they have tamales?", "business_id": "s87D-mtAuJ8BluKgYYsXGw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zFfXgANzhIcD-JkdBygcZQ", "review_id": "t0FsoN4BQjjk498Bteua9A", "text": "I love this place. I've traveled throughout Mexico quite a bit and can say these are the most authentic tacos I've had in Phoenix.  You can even order a michelada. \nYum yum yum.", "business_id": "s87D-mtAuJ8BluKgYYsXGw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cfOL87aFWBkzPNeLYhhGoQ", "review_id": "hr2BX2meHdHUV3rsbhvaKg", "text": "I was craving tacos for some odd reason and had previously read other Yelpers reviews of this place.      I just had some of the BEST tacos EVER!  The place was completely empty  when I arrived at 6p.m.  I wanted to try the al pastor tacos but in a crispy shell not soft.   No problem .  My custom -made crispy fried tacos arrive just a few minutes later  hot and crisp  but not greasy- with the pastor (pork and onions) meat inside topped  with shredded lettuce , a little sour cream and and queso blanco .  A large thin tomato slice sat  atop the whole thing.  I was in taco heaven!   Both a spicy  red and green salsa was brought to my table.  The flavors of both salsas were awesome but the consistency was a bit too watery for me. (Ok - I'll live.) The homemade guacamole was also very good  simply made with chumks of avacado and bits of tomato.\n\nThese tacos were so good I asked if they could add these to their regular menu.   Elena  said that she and the cook had been talking about doing just that!  Elena's brother is the owner and she said that  she would encourage him to do so and call them Tacos Dorados  I hope they do so and soon~! .  I think I'll return tomorrow and try their  tortas.  If they are as good as their tacos I'll rate this place a 5.  (From a 4.5) \nIf you go tell them Renee sent you to try her custom-made Dorado tacos!\nBeverages offered include soda, beer and horchata .  Gracias Elena!", "business_id": "s87D-mtAuJ8BluKgYYsXGw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ksM3_gv4pltUAlHkI7f0dg", "review_id": "QrVMTyTl9iHXv3_57ysvFQ", "text": "Boy am I glad I went here!\n\nDon't let the modest store front fool you. Not only was the feel inside the seven-table dining room intimate, but it also made you feel like a local who was in-the know. It's one of those places that feels like a hidden secret from the never ending rush of the city. \n\nOur waitress was very sweet and greeted us promptly as we entered through the glass door. We sat right up front, and were brought simple paper menus displaying the myriad of authentic Mexican dishes available at El Napolito. The highly affordable, and seemingly endless choices between 'a-la carte' tacos and burritos, and combination dishes could be smelt cooking in the tucked away kitchen as we perused the menu. \n\nWe started with something to drink. I ordered the Apple Soda which is imported from Mexico and was absolutely AMAZING. I wasn't in the mood for an alcoholic beverage, but there was a variety of  bottled beers that I could see in the stand up cooler behind the cash-wrap for those wishing to imbibe. \n\nI ordered the Rolled Taco combination plate. I had three rolled tacos (basically chimichangas). They were filled with shredded chicken and deep-fried, then covered with cheese sauce, and lettuce. Rice and re-fried beans were served as sides, and a slice of avocado was the garnish. It was an amazing, authentic meal for a truly outstanding price. \n\nThe waitress was very attentive throughout our whole meal, and made us feel as if we were in her family kitchen. \n\nI would recommend this place to anyone and everyone. Truly a five star experience!", "business_id": "s87D-mtAuJ8BluKgYYsXGw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "80PHOfM8KOBb7xEQN4C0lg", "review_id": "bjF-jgYfG-UeNjWNZ1yHaA", "text": "Tried this place on a lazy Sunday evening at the recommendation of other reviews, and I would say what others have said is pretty accurate. It is very authentic, looks like a total dive from the outside, and it's in a Hispanic neighborhood. But, the tacos here are great! Now, just to be clear, these are street style tacos, they are small, but they are only $0.99/each, which seems pretty reasonable. \n\nI ordered an adobada, al pastor, carnitas, and a shredded beef with red chiles. Each were very good in their own unique ways, the meat was good quality and everything had the appropriate amounts of seasoning and flavor. The adobada was the standout in my mouth, so much that I had to go back and order another one! I also had a side of rice and beans, which were good, but nothing out of the ordinary. \n\nSo far so good, right? The only slip up this place maybe has, is that my girlfriend, that was with me, who doesn't eat meat, was not overly impressed. She got a bean and cheese burrito and a shrimp taco. The shrimp taco looked good, and she said everything tasted alright, but she was not wowed, like I was, about the quality of the tacos. She did enjoy the beans and rice though. So, this place might not be the best veg friendly location, but I'm not really going to take off for that, because it is very authentic, and veg friendly isn't necessarily what they are trying to do. They are trying to make good, traditional tacos, and that they do that very well. \n\nThey also serve beer here, and I love the way it's served. Your bottle or can is brought out with a mug that is frosted, salted, and has lime juice in the bottom. Speaking of bringing you the glass, the service is wonderful. Our server was very friendly, patient, nice and helpful. \n\nAll in all, if you are looking for a good taco shop, nothing fancy, and authentic, this might be your best bet. Or at least it is from the places I have been so far...", "business_id": "s87D-mtAuJ8BluKgYYsXGw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MnSmouParzdI4xaIRAkd1Q", "review_id": "bUsqoEsKcG0E4aRM2uYKZw", "text": "so heads up on this place - it is TRULY a hole in the wall....stuck in a small strip mall, it doesn't look like much of anything.\n\nBut OH man is it good and authentic.  Their tacos are divine!  Microscopic, but divine.  Their mole is in the top two in the US.   Their chips weren't as fresh as I'd have liked, but their homemade salsa actually had kick (something that restaurants in the Bay Area are afraid of....it's almost like being in Utah sometimes) (ok, vague....anyone who's had salsa in UT will get that).\n\nTheir beer is cold. Their service is friendly.  A definite thumbs up, and a definite fan.", "business_id": "s87D-mtAuJ8BluKgYYsXGw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lWFIlpdhiqg0c0PwCTlsIg", "review_id": "JXKhTgR3ljq1mq9-1XmWQA", "text": "New in town from San Diego, I've struggled to find \"hole in the wall\" mexican places in Phoenix...or at least in Scottsdale where I live.  Luckily I found El Napalito near my work.   This place was great, very authentic Mexican.  The 99 cent \"chili rojo\" beef taco I got was small, like the \"street tacos\" you get in Mexico, but very very good (and only 99 cents).  Three of these on an elaborately decorated plate in a Scottsdale restaurant would be 13 - 16 bucks.  And the al pastor burrito was very good.  The burrito was also authentic mexican...on the small side, no frills, just meat and sauce, but only $3.99 and it came with rice and beans on the side.  The food alone would probably deserve a four star rating (the taco was better than the burrito), but considering I sat down, was given free chips and salsa, had a taco and burrito with rice and beans for a total of $5.44 (with tax), five stars it is.", "business_id": "s87D-mtAuJ8BluKgYYsXGw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "--65q1FpAL_UQtVZ2PTGew", "review_id": "PhfbG0vptQ0SQmIl_e5fQw", "text": "I have to agree with Dan in saying that the staff didn't seem too excited to be here on the weekend. I came in on a Saturday for a quick lunch before running errands and I was pretty excited after the rave reviews that I read. Unfortunately, as soon as I was seated and started munching on the chips, I was disappointed. They were bland and a bit cold. I didn't let that totally bash my excitement though; I just salted them a little and enjoyed. The salsas were interesting; they were very fresh tasting, but lacked any sort of explosive flavor that I was expecting (The red is much better than the green). With the bland chips, it wasn't much of a pairing, but with the salted chips, I was pleased. \n\nFor lunch I ordered an al pastor burrito and a barbacoa sope. The burrito was awesome! I actually really liked that it wasn't huge. What it lacked in size, it made up for in flavor. The barbacoa on the other hand, wasn't as good. On the menu it says that barbacoa is only served on Saturday and Sunday. This is apparently because El Napolito's barbacoa is made with lamb. I've had plenty of barbacoa before and I was expecting to be blown away...especially after having some great al pastor, but I wasn't. The meat was really gamy, like really gamy. Salsa and a little salt were needed to make my sope enjoyable, and that was a shame.\n\nI would return to El Napolito, but there are loads of great little Mexican places in the area that I'll be stopping by first.", "business_id": "s87D-mtAuJ8BluKgYYsXGw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y7sq26EXGz7XG7DSo8TOuQ", "review_id": "DQGopBFncI-Lxb7-8phg2Q", "text": "I jumped in for a quick bite to eat. Quick and easy. The sauces were hot (a little too hot for me, but hey I am white) but good.\n\nWould definitely come back. Felt authentic as well. +5", "business_id": "s87D-mtAuJ8BluKgYYsXGw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WT9ovh815uB6JeVTL2dqDQ", "review_id": "6r-QpIl2OpMPB7oQETkFwg", "text": "best tacos ever!  I always come in planning on eating 3 or 4 and end up with 13.", "business_id": "s87D-mtAuJ8BluKgYYsXGw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mtZ4VaV0nI477rw5BFLNHw", "review_id": "2yFmsIMhG7oPAUqlpZtm2A", "text": "Excellent steak and al pastor tacos.", "business_id": "s87D-mtAuJ8BluKgYYsXGw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "A7B8l4bO15tVkpD-5TD2zQ", "review_id": "FNavF424x4vG6Rz5BxoP9g", "text": "My husband had been craving tacos. Cheapie little street tacos that remind us of California. We've lived in Arizona 6 years, and never found any that really hit the spot...till now. I found El Nopalito on yelp, less than a mile from my work. Husband met me for \"linner\" on a Thursday, and the place was empty. We ordered tacos al pastor, tacos de cabeza (for the hubby), a burrito al pastor, rice and beans. Our server told us the al pastor is the most popular, and I can see why. I liked it better in the burrito than in the taco, maybe because you get more flavor from a big bite of just the meat. Husband loved the tacos de cabeza. He said they remind him so much of the ones he used to get from a street vendor in his parents' hometown in Mexico. Rice and beans were great as well. The salsas were good (I like the green more), but the chips were meh. We will definitely be back, to try the rest of the menu. Our server was telling my husband about their huaraches in Spanish. I barely speak any Spanish, but I know that's what I want to try next time!", "business_id": "s87D-mtAuJ8BluKgYYsXGw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "YtpLfRvwx78wfkGxBUY_pQ", "text": "This fairly small place seats about 50 & was nearly full when I stopped in for lunch today, on a Sunday morning.  They have regular table service, & serve lamb on weekends.  I love lamb, so I ordered a lamb taco along with a Chile Relleno Combination.\n\nThe friendly server lady brought me a small basket of ordinary chips & two generous bowls of strained salsa.  One was green, & too watery.  The other was red, medium spicyness, & ok.\n\nIn a little while my lamb taco arrived, & it was delicious!  Then a bit later my Chile Relleno plate came out.  The Relleno was large, made from a very mild Pablano chile, & filled with the right amount of cheese, but the cheese wasn't fully melted.  The beans & rice were good, & there was a bit of salad & two medium-sized flour tortillas in a warmer along side.\n\nThe lamb taco was certainly a nice touch, but considering all, I thought El Nopalito was ok, not great.\n\nChile Relleno Combination $7.99, soft lamb taco $2.99.", "business_id": "s87D-mtAuJ8BluKgYYsXGw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2kceAwjbj3I9XOeQPF3lMw", "review_id": "_ujw3FoKeJ-X-OAF_ZRQNA", "text": "Let me tell you a story about a time i went down to Mexico... eh maybe not... not appropriate for yelp\n\nBut let me do tell you about taking a venture through Mexico right here in phoenix. I love and I mean I LOVE tacos. I enjoyed lunch here today with some coworkers and had the al pastor burrito and al pastor tacos. Holly goodness batman!! \n\nTacos are like right from the streets of Mexico, they are delicious! The al pastor was awesome flavor and really good. The burrito was also very good, the handmade light flour tortilla was perfect. \n\nThe only problem? \nI couldnt eat more...\n\nI will definitely be back and\n\nMy search for a great taco has come to end end", "business_id": "s87D-mtAuJ8BluKgYYsXGw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "x7Sr0kL1h_I9wQqLRF8ZIg", "review_id": "WbSuagIlBL8t51KhPe31-g", "text": "Let me start by saying that I love tacos. I eat lots of tacos. When I get hungry one of the first things to cross my mind is tacos. That said, I love El Nopalito for their tacos. I'm pretty picky about my tacos. I don't really like dumb-ass flour tortillas, dry tacos, unseasoned meat in a taco, taco bell is not tacos, the list goes on. I prefer authentic Mexican street tacos.\n\nThat being said, El Nopalito is the one place in town I feel like I am getting the most authentic street taco that I have been able to find in Phoenix. The only reason I am not here more often is the commute is a bit much as I live in the East Valley.  However, if I am anywhere near the area it is almost mandatory to stop and have at least a taco or two. I recommend trying all of the tacos though my favourite has to be the cabeza (it sounds creepy but is buttery and delicious).\n\nIt does help if you speak Spanish as it will make ordering and asking any questions you may have easier.", "business_id": "s87D-mtAuJ8BluKgYYsXGw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EjJaqhvVGMLDT9qlZVjd6Q", "review_id": "ZkJ0YwRuT8yuOcKnzYyKWQ", "text": "This place is cheap and great!  Best pastor tacos in Phoenix for the money!", "business_id": "s87D-mtAuJ8BluKgYYsXGw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wmxVjCmlcccFtAi4qSkFFw", "review_id": "WrWDzEHhyd65WkSI1b_FCQ", "text": "Disappointing. I've been to lots of taquerias in Mexico, St. Louis and California, and this one was way below average. As much as I like authentic Mexican food, I'd prefer a big chain over this place. Not recommended.", "business_id": "s87D-mtAuJ8BluKgYYsXGw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hduuRwJpz8gukqbFC26rcA", "review_id": "dscfKWOtLDbtfrHlHgeXuQ", "text": "I think I'm addicted.  It's got three awesome attributes: it's authentic, it's good, and it's cheap.  99 cent street tacos and the 2.99 gordito are amazing.  It looks like a greasy spoon outside, but inside this small joint is clean and friendly.   I've now gone back 4 times in the past 4 weeks.", "business_id": "s87D-mtAuJ8BluKgYYsXGw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jEZNqvXjHcSaNtS1XkUz3w", "review_id": "mVIt8yYGZ71Wl6v0BV4zrQ", "text": "Very inexpensive and tasty, but very TINY tacos al pastor. I mean hobbit-baby sized. Think if White Castle made tacos.  \n\nThey were good at least. Everything else was bland; particularly the not-at-all spicy salsa. My Mexican associate gave it a 5 out of 10 for taste and authenticity. Not being Mexican, I can't speak to authenticity, but I can say I don't like boring food, no matter if it's authentic.", "business_id": "s87D-mtAuJ8BluKgYYsXGw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "qkbiaiS8t8YHWx3J04NjSw", "review_id": "0JdapXqZjImRRi0kmB0SDg", "text": "While my friends were in Rocky Point for spring break (yes, this still happens after college), me and my man were having some serious taco stand cravings.  There's this place I have been meaning to try forever, I tell him.  As soon as I said \"Hole in the wall mex joint\" he was enthusiastically driving in their direction.  As soon as we stepped in and we were the only gringos in there, I knew we were in for a treat.  The senoras who were working were so sweet to us, brought us out the complimentary chips and salsa, and guided us on what tacos were the best.  We each got 3 different ones to try, and my favorite that day was the cabeza (who would have thought!).  After an order of guac, 2 drinks, I was almost embarrassed that the bill was so cheap - like I was getting away with some kind of crime by not paying more.  It was more than reasonable.  \n\nThe man was so impressed that he went back the following weekend to surprise me with takeout breakfast in bed.  The senoras recognized him and made him feel so welcome and special.  On weekends, they serve this lamb soup, in fact I saw a few familias feasting on the soup the prior weekend, and she sat him down and gave him a hefty sampling complete with all the fixings on the side, along with chips and salsa while he waited for his takeout order.  He brought me chilaquiles which were awesome, and he had a breakfast burrito which was not as fat as your typical drive by, but I thought that the ingredients tasted fresher.  Either way, this has become a place in the rotation for sure.", "business_id": "s87D-mtAuJ8BluKgYYsXGw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "5p2DJVCezvI8Qk0dODM9LQ", "review_id": "drywecEtbRukjvfq9Xa96w", "text": "Napolitos is awesome, and one of my most frequented dining places.  They have a chicken mole plate here that I'm just addicted to (the mole enchiladas are good too).  The Tortas were also awesome in the past, but I'm gluten free these days, and the Mole dishes with corn tortillas hit the gluten free mark for me.\n\nThe place is small, and in a pretty basic strip mall, but they've done some remodeling / refreshing lately, and it is nice and comfortable for us.  Not fancy, but plenty comfortable. \n\nI'll agree with other reviewers, the chips aren't the most awesome, but the salsas are plenty good, and the staff knows me well, and are always highly attentive and pretty proficient.\n\nBottom line, this isn't a fancy outing for me, but I love this place, and it will never fall off my list of regular dining venues.  At least once a week I'm there!", "business_id": "s87D-mtAuJ8BluKgYYsXGw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ws0UV8BvqlBD9ibZSKWtEA", "review_id": "KWvX15szrTalKya3ZFEwmg", "text": "Terrible Meal!!!! Me And My Girl Had The Huaraches. Traditional Mexican Confort Food. First Off The Huarache Is Supposed To Be Fried, It Wasn't. Second The Meat Is Supposed To Be Suculently Delicious It Wasn't, For The Amount Of Time It Took To Cook, It Should Have. Third Is You Have To Pay Per Drink. The Drinks They Have For Sale Are Not Very Big What Ever They May Be, Water, Soda Or Haguas Frescas Like The Horchata. Fourth Service Was Mediocre And Last We Got Overcharged Even With The 20% Discount This App Offers. NEVER GOING BACK!!!!!", "business_id": "s87D-mtAuJ8BluKgYYsXGw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jg-sagBTTuSqHabHQ-f52w", "review_id": "MnX9yRkDnVq1CBsubUZxcw", "text": "Have eaten here many times. the most recent visit was just last nite. myself and two friends, we were warmly greeted. Our drink order taken and without hesitation fresh totopos(corn chips) and two fresh salsas were brought to our table. Their salsas are always very good,.flavourful with a good amount of kick and not overly salty. one friend ordered chicken tacos with rice and beans, the other ordered steak burro with a side of beans, I ordered bean sopes..two of us ordered jaimiaca  for  beverages.my friend says his chicken tacos were fine, but that they were smaller then usual and that the amount of rice and beans on his plate was also small. my friend said his steak burro was very good. just that it was lacking any thing interesting. their was only meat in the burro no tomatoes no onions said it tasted good it could have had some thing else. my sopes were very good but on the small side. this place gets a extra star from me because they always grill my sopes instead of frying them and not all restaurants will do that. I must say this time the sopes were smaller and they did not have much beans on them in fact they didn't put much on them at all. usually they are topped with beans lettuce oinons and shredded cheese this time it was just a small  amount of beans, and just a tiny amount of lettuce. I also orderd chillis torreados with onions. the chillis  are always perfect here they don't over cook them. the onions on the other hand are always very oily and over cooked. Over all I like this place and would recommend.  the fact that they have sopes and huaraches. Because if you look most Mexican restaurants don't have sopes, gorditas or huaraches. At least on my local restaurant search. their are just a handful of restaurants that offer this on the menu. \n\nThe staff here is always accommodating and friendly.  the price is average and just about what you would pay at any other Mexican restaurant. \n\nhave yet to find...... Does anybody know a good Mexican restaurant that makes the corn tortillas fresh daily, and a big plus if they make them by hand .  just the best so delicious, theirs nothing better.", "business_id": "s87D-mtAuJ8BluKgYYsXGw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ASKX2P9GAUmz7_RRuLm4_Q", "review_id": "3TnZEAAGa_7dFda8Vze9ag", "text": "I thought the food was pretty darn good, especially for the price.\n\nI got 3 tacos (cabeza, al pastor y adobada) and a carne asada sope.  Wife got something very similar.  All that plus a beer for $16.  \n\nThe waitress was really nice, I mean service wasn't 5 stars but didn't expect it to be when you pull up to this joint.  Nothing to complain about except the smelly rags they used to wipe the tables next to us.", "business_id": "s87D-mtAuJ8BluKgYYsXGw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TQ5eVGOFr_qB5_BbEd3Sow", "review_id": "kAlRbx8KKSpR6dXf1w6tIg", "text": "This is the second branch of this bank I've tried to go to (to help my Daughter cash a check) that has turned out to be out of business.  I'm tired of wild goose chases.", "business_id": "CAoD9niyUV_NZ0iNpNoi6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jcb3uU46NsnLv1qF9b4tew", "review_id": "fxSQ7W1wOfqi2d_CbX_fKQ", "text": "The customer service at the drive thru really is poor. I frequently go to this branch because it's the closest to my home, I go at least once a week. I've only been greeted and been told to have a great day once since May 2012 (when I started going to this branch). Today when I informed the teller that I was given someone else's receipt she didn't even say thank you or apologize for the mistake. Unfortunately, this is the only branch in my area so I have to ignore the poor drive thru service or tryout the inside service which is an inconvenience for me because I usually have my 1 year old son with me.", "business_id": "CAoD9niyUV_NZ0iNpNoi6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pmuSXtev1As7NjWkfbo4lw", "review_id": "tu2ihbx1YoMuBxQxt2uUjA", "text": "be warned!!!\n\n\nfrom my experience if you bank with arizona federal you are opening yourself up to losing your money, potential identity theft, and many days full of frustration while you \"become one of them\".  \n\n* outdated technology- hard to find information on their website and limited self service capabilities\n* contacting a live person will take up to 5 minutes!\n* fees applied incorrectly and excessively by arizona federal\n* problems can only occur from monday - saturday 9 am to 3pm * criminals welcome to take all the customer's money in the evenings and during the weekends\n* rude customer service agents that do not respect \"members\"\n* \"be one of us\" brainwashing slogan should really say, \"if you are stupid, rude, and like other people stealing your money and being blamed for it, then join arizona federal and \"be one of us!\"", "business_id": "CAoD9niyUV_NZ0iNpNoi6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "QxPVbuXXCg1JYfsuKkXWHg", "review_id": "xoLMg4lKHJhgy3y-df_bBA", "text": "Here is the deal.  You have to ask for the Chinese menu.  I am not saying this is right but if you are anything other than Chinese, they will hand you the \"American\" menu.  DO NOT GO THERE!!  Ask for the Chinese menu.  This is the BEST Chinese restaurant that I have eaten at in the states.  I lived in China for a year and this is truely authentic western China food.  I spent a couple months in Sichuan province in the west and you are getting exactly what is served there.  Try the \"yu xiang rou si\" literally translated, fish smelling small pieces of meat.  It is julienned pork in a wonderful sauce that DOES NOT  have any fish flavor or smell at all.  It is SO good.  One of my favs.  Also try the julienned potato with green pepper, wonderful!!  Ma Po Dou Fu is very traditional of the Sichuan province and known all over the country.  These guys make it right using the star anise which gives heat and a numbing quality of the mouth.  If this happens, it is authentic.  You will know what I mean when you have it.  Sichuan food is a bit oily which is authentic, a chile oil to warm them, since in the west up in the mountains that lead up to Tibet (known as the Gateway to Tibet) where the winters are very cold.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KVkXVIvm7OK334a1pBFIJQ", "review_id": "-gE7feEfM_N7LRagOY8Dxw", "text": "I'm going to make this short.\n1. This is not your typical chinese restaurant.\n2. They serve Sichuan styled food, and their american menu indeed sucks.\n3. If you like sichuan styled food, this is a great place to go.\nUnfortunately it is not the best for anything else but they offer what they have very well (if you know what to expect).", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "meuqHEjGCmrO3zDlr6OU7w", "review_id": "p4xFiZ0Jh0LrmIW6FqQmXw", "text": "Am I impressed?---Not!....\n\nI went here with 15 Authentic Chinese Nationals as my friend is Chinese and had relatives visiting the Phoenix desert!  We scouted this location and decided on this restaurant.\n\nThe sauces were a bit on the salty side---had to return a couple dishes back for the over use of salt...The rest was doable but nothing exceptional.  I didn't take notice of any frozen veggies being used, but it wouldn't surprise me...Times being what they are, everyone tries to cut corners...on the other hand, the price charged for our large group was reasonable, the decor was fine, and the location had plenty of accessible parking and felt safe.\n\nThe food did taste authentic but boring at best!---I guess that it is a cultural thing, and I need to get culturalized!  I did get tested for ---(never mind!), anyway, the culture turned out negative!---lol\n\nI give it three stars---One for parking, one for location, and one for authenticness....\n\nOn a date though---PF Chang's! or Sushi!", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jKeaOrPyJ-dI9SNeVqrbww", "review_id": "GKgnNAElM0ybDix0M5xq5w", "text": "My experience here this past weekend was mediocre at best.  I arrived at the Chinese Cultural Center at about 4pm, after Dim Sum had ended at the Golden Buddha, so I decided to give this place a try with my Taiwanese boyfriend and visiting family.  The prices were a bit of a rip off for the portions that were served.  I order the vegetarian chow fun for $1 extra than it would have been as \"chow mein.\"  I'm assuming we just received the American menu, but who knows?  The service was conducted half in English and half in Chinese, which is typical when our mixed race party shows up at a Chinese restaurant.  I sampled the lemon shrimp my father ordered.  The sauce was a bit too sugary, like lemon drops, and the shrimp itself had such a thick, hard shell of batter that it was hard to taste the shrimp.  No drinks were suggested; we were left with only the water that was refilled every 5 minutes.  When we boxed up some leftovers, they did not give us the rice to take home, which makes me wary that it is being re-used.  A child was with us, and there was no kid's menu, which was a bit of a disappointment.  The food overall tasted alright, but I have definitely had better (and better service too!)  Nice try, but I'll stick with the Golden Buddha or something closer to Chandler.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8WQubmP7G0NM3IyzyMnCEA", "review_id": "OZDCDxRsNeeDgyWb_CaZhg", "text": "Delicious numbingly spicy  Sichuan food.  I'm personally addicted to Sichuan red peppercorns which are not only spicy but cause your taste buds to salivate uncontrollably.  I was happy to find that it was generously used in most of the dishes I ordered.  \n\nWe went for lunch and decided to stay away from the lunch menu which was a hit list of popular Americanized Chinese food.  We ordered the first appetizer on the menu which is \"Husband and Wife Lung Slices\" - name sounds sadistic but it's actually to do with a husband and wife team in ancient China who sold such delicious sliced lung that the dish was named after them.  Lung is rarely used any more.  At Szechwan Palace they used a combination of thinly-sliced shank marbled with tendon and strips of tripe marinated in a chili oil sauce.\n\nThe cumin wok-fried beef was generously spiced and reminded us of the BBQ skewers that Mongolian street vendors used to sell in Shanghai.\n\nStay away from the familiar Americanized dishes and you will be rewarded.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "lPaYMDmJbAnv_3pmZH_inw", "review_id": "AOy5ys0-hEjMw2fBNTJHkA", "text": "As Helen Y. put it 'numbingly spicy'! The flavors were pretty happening and quite exotic. Most of the dishes that we tried were off of the special Chinese menu in the leather bound menu. I couldn't tell you exactly what we were eating as we volunteered Helen Y. to order for the table.. she did a fantastic job selecting dishes that all worked very well with one another. She knows here Asian style cuisine.. I will gladly eat with her any day! \n\nAfter only a few bites my tongue was literally tingling from the chilies they used. Now these don't burn your mouth or throat like Mexican chilies do.. just makes your tongue sort of numb but very very good in flavor and texture. \n\nI was worried about this place since I read that service was so slow. Maybe they have been on here because the place was pretty crowded and the service was fantastically friendly and attentive. \n\nNow I am pondering.. what can one do with a numb tongue?", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "8WQubmP7G0NM3IyzyMnCEA", "review_id": "vXeb8pLz6qXPBLbxTnOO5Q", "text": "We've just discovered two new awesome dishes at Szechwan Palace -  the cumin covered lamb riblets on the Chinese menu as well as the Water Boiled Fish Filets on the regular menu.\n\nThe lamb riblets are coated with cumin and other spices, quick fried and then wok-fried with whole dried chilies, Szechwan numbing red peppercorns and caramelized onions.  This is a finger-lickin' tasty dish which you have to eat with your fingers unless you have amazing chopstick skills. \n\nThe Water Boiled dishes are a famous Szechwan classic which I don't know why I haven't ordered until today.  The plain name is quite misleading.  It's a clear soup boiled with an insane amount of chilies, more numbing peppercorns, Napa cabbage, a little celery, fermented beans and garnished with sprigs of coriander.  You have choice of meat and we chose fish today.  The filets are coated with cornstarch and quickfried to preserve it's moisture and tenderness before adding to the stew.  This is by far the spiciest and most flavorful dish I've had here so far.  I think I'm hooked.\n\nLet me stress that this restaurant excels at authentic Szechwan food, not American-style Chinese dishes or even Cantonese dishes.  Although the xiao long bao (Shanghainese soup buns) were surprisingly good.  I wonder if they share some dishes with the Shanghainese restaurant on the other side of Ranch Market, which was extremely quiet in contrast to Szechwan Palace which was packed with a weekday office lunch crowd.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 10, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "HOleI3jz1MLNUJ6cc1x0Pw", "review_id": "ZNrCPfDN3Pi_ssmohFZwFQ", "text": "Cha-ching! I got lucky my first time at Szechwan Palace! I had Helen Y. with me (Jason W. was along for the culinary experience as well), and she helped us navigate the Chinese menu, explaining about Szechwan cuisine and selecting some different dishes for us to try. I don't remember everything we tried, but the two standout dishes were definitely the fish filets and the water-boiled beef. The fish was cooked perfectly, with a creamy texture and a simple, sweet flavor. The water-boiled beef was spicy and so satisfying - my sinuses totally felt clearer as I ate it! I also enjoyed the soup buns. I'm not a big lamb fan, but the lamb riblets that Helen described in her review were good and would probably be a big hit with anyone who doesn't mind the gamier taste. \n\nThe restaurant's atmosphere isn't anything to write home about, but the service was decent and the prices (about $15 a person) were definitely really reasonable for the amount and quality of the food we tried. Thanks to Helen for introducing me to this place. When I go back with my husband (or anyone else who can't read the Chinese menu), at least I will have a few already-established favorites to order!", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "b60JsTGYbVqUGYbI81aOsw", "review_id": "QLOGLPvOoWcw2qmEUfrTwQ", "text": "There are two ways to rock the Szechwan Palace:  1.  The small menu and a fork, 2.  The larger menu and some chopsticks.  You will likely be profiled upon entry and, unless you're Chinese, get a fork.  On my first venture to the SP, I didn't let my lack of chop slow me down.  Since the specials were off limit to us because they were \"in Chinese\" I ordered the water boiled fish.  As mentioned in other reviews, the sauce miraculously changes the way other foods (including water) taste and should be experimented with at length.  It isn't so much spicy as it is transcendental.  On my second venture, a friend snagged us some respect by grabbing the Chinese menu.  We liked the squid with pickle, missed out on the water boiled eel but settled for more of the fish, and really loved the baby bok choy with mushrooms.  It is best to end a meal here with some of the fine corn jelly candies at the Ranch Market next door.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WCBz-xTApNh4u1VA_HKNLQ", "review_id": "nT-UNSMRZVs6_1cqL2sc4w", "text": "Side note: Szechwan province is one of the best places for spicy food in China\n\nDisclaimer: We are HUGE fans of spicy food. So unless you enjoy burning sensations on your palate, you might not like food items I'm mentioning here.\n\nI've been here many many times with my Chinese friends and roommates, so obviously they are always the ones who order. Our typical fare includes\" a big bowl soup to share, a cold dish #1 (which means something husband and wife - includes beef tongue, stomach, etc in oil, herbs, chilies and roasted peanuts ), spicy chicken with bone in, any of spicy beef or pork dish, and some sort of stir fried veggie. \n\nWe love the food here and think it's pretty authentic - which also means that some can be very very oily.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LaEj3VpQh7bgpAZLzSRRrw", "review_id": "kHTh8x_WG4lpbR-cor3RhA", "text": "This place serves pretty spicy food, so if you are not a fan of spicy food, I'd suggest you to go somewhere else.\n\nI've been here many many times and it is the only Chinese restaurant that I go often and crave for in the valley. The most often ordered dish on our table is the spicy chicken with bones, you might think it's crazy for the first time because almost half of the plate is cover with red chili, but that's why it tastes so good!!!!!", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bymcwh4EHM_MWiYF435gdg", "review_id": "3aZnX6hSz1dvUSKBnKtBhQ", "text": "It served it's purpose as a restaurant with good value and food. We came here looking for chinese food that wasnt kung pao chicken, sweet and sour pork, or potstickers and we were well accomodated with an array of authentic chinese dishes. \n\nService was pleasant, and I feel bad for the waiter that wasn't happy living in Phoenix for 20 years, suggested he check out San Francisco.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kpR2OSheKu6eaelre2e0kA", "review_id": "8xgFQLmN_nOAyi2RGre4Kg", "text": "If you like spicy food, this is one of the best places in Phoenix to find it.  I was taken here by some Taiwanese classmates, and enjoy every trip I make.  It's not conveniently located, but worth the trip.\n\nIf you can find a Chinese speaking/reading person to bring with you, you will be able to order some of the specials and things that are only written in Mandarin.  \n\nThere are two menus, the smaller menu with more Americanized fare, and the larger menu with more authentic Chinese cuisine.  If you are into the American side of things, their food is what you would expect.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "VJ05maUdbK30dU9PqkOhyw", "review_id": "7gkNz6HPXqCKKZIxn_oMzg", "text": "(The food I order here is tongue-numbingly spicy and may include parts of the animal normally eaten by Andrew Zimmern)\n\nI don't even know where to begin when it comes to this review.  \n\nI came here with some of my classmates one evening after class at ASU.  Luckily, two of them were native Mandarin speakers, as well as my professor having lived in China for a couple of years, so they were all business when it came down to ordering food.\n\nSince going to this restaurant, I am addicted.  There is no other word for it.  My friend and I go at least once a week where we order the same things.  In fact, we go so often that we are immediately seated at the same table by the staff, and sometimes not even given menus.  \n\nWhat do we eat?  We eat: cold noodles (liang fen), fuqi feipian (cold spicy beef tripe, tongue, and other parts), and water-boiled beef (we ask for it extra-spicy).  \n\nAfter numbing your mouth, I suggest taking a sip of water OR ordering a Tsingtao beer.  You'll be amazed at how sweet tasting the beer is!\n\nI am moving out of the Phoenix area to New England soon, and I am more than distraught that I will no longer be able to enjoy Szechuan Palace.  I've threatened to kidnap the chef, but I'm not sure he'd enjoy being stored in my kitchen.  \n\nOne of the main suggestions for this restaurant is: DO NOT ORDER THE ORANGE CHICKEN.  (hint: it's not really chinese food) Instead, ask one of the servers what the chef's special is for the day.  Or, try out one of my fave dishes.  You won't be disappointed!", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "U5t8nbgRxTml61KnsfNeig", "review_id": "ZmiP-b7p0KIY1BaVH0kKqw", "text": "This was a great way to end my stay in Arizona! It was also the first time I saw any Chinese people in Phoenix. Located in the Chinese Cultural Center of Phoenix, Szechwan Palace has delicious Chinese food (reminds me of home), and is located close to the airport if you're looking for a quick and delicious meal. \n\nMy mom's friend took me here for a quick dinner before dropping me off at the airport. She goes there often so the waitstaff already knew her favorite dish and bantered a bit, teasing me because of my Taiwanese accented Mandarin and because I can't read Simplified Chinese (it's so confusing though, with all the straight lines and boxiness...). The food was great, the inside clean (light wood floors and tables and white painted walls, making it feel very spacious and airy).  \n\nWe ordered: \n\n1. Wu Gen Chang Wan - I don't know the English name of this, but it's a stew of pigs intestine, pig's blood, leek, white cabbage (the one in kimchi), and red peppers. It was the perfect kind of spice, that warms your mouth, but didn't distract from the flavor of the pickled vegetables, the lightly textured blood, and the flavor of the intestine. The intestines were extremely tender without any chew to them, so you could bite right through and taste the fat and the flavor. It wasn't even stinky at all. \n\n2. Yi Xiang Eggplant - Your usual eggplant from a Chinese restaurant, but with a Szechwan kick. Japanese eggplant sliced and lightly fried in a sauce that was mildly spicy with a hint of sweetness. It had small pieces of minced pork as well. The eggplant was not too fried or burnt on the outside, but well-done and soft on the inside. \n\n3. Hong Shao Pai Gu - This is like a braised pork ribs, served with whole shiitake mushrooms and sliced bamboo shoots. Some of the meat was a little tough, but the overall flavor was great (mostly soy sauce, maybe a little tamarind). This dish was NOT spicy, so it was a good break for my mouth in between the other dishes. \n\n4. Bo Cai - Sauteed spinach with garlic. Fairly typical, the kind of spinach that makes your teeth feel like they've been scraped. Good to get a little green in  there. \n\nThe atmosphere was pretty nice and conducive to a conversation. Apparently you can request more spice; I didn't know that or I would have. I guess this is the usual mild level that they give to new customers. \n\nIt seemed the place was very popular; there were constantly people coming in and out, and several families with small children, which the staff was very accommodating to (with booster seats and high chairs). There were also many Chinese patrons, which is always a good sign. It was also nice to hear conversational Mandarin around me after so long...\n\nIf I ever return to Phoenix, I'm coming straight here to get a real Chinese food fix!", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 8, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "waD2euOMPTnTzQ0thq3H6Q", "review_id": "K9LGTnNKRrbvvpaUjsFmVw", "text": "If you like spicy food, this Sichuan spot has your name written all over it!  Known as one of the Four Great Traditions of Chinese cuisine, Sichuan food can be described as spicy, hot, fresh and fragrant. \n\nWhen you are seated, if you are white, they will give you the \"Whitey Menu\".  Politely ask for the \"Zhanggu\u00f3 c\u00e0i dan\" or \"Chinese Menu\" and you will be presented with a nice, leather bound, menu filled with the best this place has to offer.  I have tasted about 9 dishes from this place and each one was excellent. \n\nA word of warning, their hottest dishes are the \"Water Boiled xxxxx\" dishes literally drowning in mouth-numbing Sichuan peppercorns and can be a challenge for even the most seasoned spicy food lovers.  I believe they have toned it down a bit (I was actually told this by a 10-year vetran of this spot) and the last time I had it, it was significantly less spicy, but still about a 9 - 10 on a 10pt spicy scale.  Previously it was essentially inedible to my Nordic tongue, this last time it was enjoyable.... so buyer beware.\n\nI was going to go 4 stars, actually about 4.5, but given the fact that there is not a better Sichuan spot in AZ, it gets 5 stars.  Go, eat, enjoy.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SidlCcmFSTZGb5mlgGmFfA", "review_id": "LJoMuvVgW4OFORkCoDt83A", "text": "Fabulous flavorful, food with a great balance of heat, spice and complex flavors.  I ordered \"off menu\" their Szechwan cucumbers which were fresh, crisp, slightly salty with a great hot oil and many red chilies tucked into the dish.  I added a little of the table chili sauce to compliment the heat already in the dish and it was a great appetizer.  I ordered the Water Boiled Beef ... even though it came with a warning to \"some customers\" that it might be too spicy and oily ... and it was delivered bubbling hot with lovely slices of cooked beef and vegetables in a wonderful stock with a chili oil and pepper flavor that was perfectly balanced.  Heat, taste and a great texture all combined for a really wonderful entree.  This is a spicy dish without a doubt, but the warning is unwarranted as it allows the great flavors to come through and when combined with the generous portion of rice served, it is a perfect meal.  My waiter Paul was very excited about the dish and when he found out I had liked it so much, he promised to make me a \"special dish\", not on the menu next time I come in.  That will be very soon!!  The \"Chinese Menu\" is more complex as are the specials on the board coming in.  I am looking forward to another meal here shortly to keep sampling this well executed food at Szechwan Palace.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "EYMw15GRbCLUR4osB3vmJA", "text": "This place has really tasty food. The two times I have been there the dishes were all very enjoyable and the prices are more than fair. The women who work here as servers are almost too attentive and helpful and I've always been very happy with their service. \n\nTheir hot and sour soup is delicoius and I've found myself craving it on many ocassions.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 12, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "5kJYTUtFUJT24dWNs6eW8w", "review_id": "Ki7QLk3gj70DhZGomwEb_w", "text": "I AM AN IDIOT\nI've spent years bitching about the lack of even a DECENT chinese place near our house (Baja Arcadia). I kept looking to Scottsdale for somewhere to eat. We've got just about everything else, from real-deal taco shacks, to excellent Pho, to fine dining. But no real Chinese food. I was looking the wrong way. Up til recently, I would drive all the way to Wong's Place in Tempe just for the real stuff.\n\n\nTHE CHINESE CULTURAL CENTER\nI shop regularly at what used to be Ranch99, that oasis in the desert that makes you feel like you've been transported to the Hell that is Riverside CA. I've tried numerous restaurants in the mall over the years and always been disappointed. The one I never managed to try is the Szechwan Palace. I expected it to be just another Gringonese disaster. Man was I wrong. We eat out maybe once or twice a week, and we've hit this place at least once a week since we found it a few months ago.\n\n\nSZECHWAN PALACE\nI love you, Palace. Dan Dan Noodles. Spice. Yu Xiang dishes. We've been when it's packed full of high maintenance Chinese businessmen and when we're one of 4 tables in the place. Every time, the tiny kitchen and the wonderful servers keep their smiles in place and just give you that little shake of the head that says: \"Solly, it clazy tonight!\" Even though this place pleases real Chinese food lovers, there's plenty of stuff to keep my Jewish mother-in-law happy too (\"happy\" is a relative term).\n\n\nTHINGS I LOVE\n  - Wan Fu: the worst white wine in the world (that I love)\n  - Dan Dan Noodles with extra hot chile\n  - Yu Xiang Shrimp\n  - Mongolian Beef with real beef, not that over-marinated rubbery crap\n  - Fresh veggies that still have some color and snap to them\n  - Incredibly spicy Water-boiled dishes\n  - Any of their soups\n\nWong's thick-skinned pot stickers are still the best, but everything else at the Palace rules.\n\n\nBOTTOM LINE\nIt's hard for me to imagine a bad review being credible unless some key person was missing or they were ridiculously understaffed and got slammed. We've been there for one of those nights though, and it was still very good, once we eventually got served. As others have said: get the real menu as you walk in. Otherwise, you'll get the Panda Express version. You'll also have to grab chopsticks. Other than that, just enjoy!", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GkWuTgewni9bzPM4HUCO-g", "review_id": "BbgossboS50IchFeiNzJaw", "text": "I won't repeat what has already been said but there has been some myths that need clarifying\n\n1. Both the Chinese and Americanized menus are written in English including the description of the dishes. Also, you can ask the waiter to explain the specials. You don't have to speak Chinese or be Chinese to know the specials. After dining here, I realize some people want to sound unique or VIP but trust me, you don't have to be Chinese to taste all the dishes. That is B.S.\n\n2. The Yelp photos donated by members make the dishes appear larger than they are. Most of the sauteed dishes like the Kung Pao chicken and Egglant were not big but then some like the Water Boil chicken was rather big.\n\n3. The food is spicy but it isn't hot. If I had to compare it to a Thai restaurant, the food is about a 5 on a 10 scale. You will probably need to ask them to make it spicier even if you are not one of those crazy people that have to eat everything hot. \n\n4. They do NOT use reheated rice. I was expecting reheated rice that you typically find at Wongs and other Chinese restaurants. This place had fresh soft and sticky rice. It was great.\n\n5. Don't take the American menu for granted. It's done pretty well and includes mainstream meats like chicken, beef, pork. The Chinese menu has tripe and meats not typically eaten by Americans which is why it's left off the American menu. You will likely use the American menu as your base and then use the Chinese menu to add select items. Bottomline: get both menus\n\n6. The restaurant is not a hole in the wall. It's the opposite. It's the nicest Chinese restaurant I've been to in the valley. Yes it is small but stylish and well lit\n\n7. The restaurant is definitely busy but not stand in line busy. We were immediately seated and we went on a Friday night at peak hour. \n\n8. The service was suprisingly good. Like most great and authentic Chinese restaurants, the service is lousy with the waiters being expressionless and forcing you to order quickly. The servers were Chinese but were very friendly and acted like family. They didn't rush you. Water was refilled quickly\n\n9. Dishes - read what has already been written. This is covered well. I insist on order the the Water Boil dish (includes choice of chicken, beef, fish or shrimp) and ordering it spicy!\n\n10. You don't have to be with a big group, a grad student at ASU or someone who speaks Chinese to enjoy this restaurant. The idea intimidates people because they make it sound as if it's so authentic since it's included in the Chinese Cultural Center but don't be.  My wife and I are not Chinese and it was just the two of us. And we had a great time", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LqgGgWi3FLHBViX9tmZ9sw", "review_id": "ovhOscZcsKHrLxiz9FnB3A", "text": "Ohhh the temptation was fulfilled!!\n\nWe've talked with some Chinese friends about going to these place and eat their boiled meat that is spicy. Finally it happened and I want some more. It is of course, more comfortable to be guided by experts. Forget the traditional China food you order, go bold with number 17 to 22, they are really good and the spicy level is totally tolerable!", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LqgGgWi3FLHBViX9tmZ9sw", "review_id": "iB0Yif8tLUn2uvcwZWs67g", "text": "I forgot to mention....ask for the leather menus! those are the real ones and have English translation as well. I was eating there 3 days after the first one...so imagine how I liked the food there :)", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iwv2iafHe23KSlwBEKIwFQ", "review_id": "yy073-271BqADEfPf1S10Q", "text": "I think this might be a new Chinese place I need to go back and try some more. First of all, AUTHENTIC Sichuan dishes! Not just in name only! Holy cow! I picked up my parents from the airport and we decided to give this place a try since they were always disappointed at Golden Buddha. What is this? Water boiled XXXX? Last time I had that was visiting family in China! Ordered Water boiled fish and twice cooked pork. I really like the flavoring of the twice cooked pork. I wanted to order the Yu-shan pork but was overruled by parents. Oh well. They didn't want spicy, so the water boiled fish wasn't after the told the waiter not to make it spicy. Guess I'll have to try again. So, definitely more dishes I need to try. For now, I am happy that there's an authentic sichuan food place in Phoenix and not just the lame old American Chinese that are so totally boring. I am so very disappointed that the Shanghai place next to Golden Buddha has changed owner and they no longer have the special Shanghai menu and the quality of the food has gone down the drain.\n\nUpdate:\nTried the water boiled pork. That I thought was pretty good. The meat was nice and tender. The sichuan peppercorn made everything taste lemony to me later on, including the water. I guess that must be the numbing effect people talk about. I also liked the beef with jalapeno pepper. Nice flavor. And I still really like the twice cooked pork.\n\nI think the restaurant would be better served if they got some more comfortable chairs instead of the unpadded straight back wooden wobbly chairs they have now.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gP-l_Gb8PWTsqupoKqsccQ", "review_id": "oicRBv_bksRH_TzDJHmqtA", "text": "Reading the other reviews here makes me think I must have landed in a parallel universe the night we ate here. \n\nOK, so I'm a Bay Area native and love Sichuan food; I'm white and my girlfriend is Asian. We walk in the door, are seated, and handed the simple menu.  NOTHING of interest on the menu.  We decided on two very basic dishes (General Chou's Chicken and a Sichuan Prawm dish).  The Chicken was atrocious - dry, old-tasting, and nothing but a pile of chicken - no vegetables, no spice, nothing. The shrimp dish was marginally better, but nothing to write home about. \n\nMeanwhile, everyone at other tables seemed to be ordering stuff that we didn't see on the menu ... \"maybe there's a Chinese menu we didn't see\" we said to each other ... \n\nOn our way out, we saw the 'Chinese' menu ... full of the stuff we were looking for - \"pigs stomach with jalapeno\", etc .  So - I'm willing to believe they have good food, but - WHY oh WHY have a separate 'whites' menu? AND - when a white guy walks in with an Asian lady, WHY not give them the 'Asian' menu?  The 1 star accurately reflects the food we ate, and also applies to the waiter who did not think to offer us the appropriate menus. \n\nWe'll probably head back to Chandler for our next Chinese food experience.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NQDdhVEhAvqirltBhNXeCQ", "review_id": "B_vDdefxz25gd5FqCH6hEg", "text": "Tried the kung pao shrimp and veg chow mien. Nothing great. Service was also not good. Although I did go just before it closes. Even then I asked if you guys are still serving and would have been more than satisfied if they denied service. Looking at all the reviews. I might just try it again. But for now.... NOT Satisfied.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KYeLSM3MQpirmHukVV5Iow", "review_id": "0TedoSrwgqgZVLrVkZiR5g", "text": "Went here for lunch one day because the excellent Asian Seafood Buffet next door closed (bummer!).  We figured, why not try a more traditional Chinese place?\n\nIt seemed like it would be good... The menu looked alright, like a typical small Chinese restaurant.  I ordered the General Tso's.  I have to say, it was terrible.  The breading was all wrong, the chicken was dry, and the sauce was an abomination.  Where was the soy sauce?  The ginger?  I submit to you that they simply took sweet and sour sauce, mixed in some hot pepper paste, and called it General Tso's.  I have made General Tso's several times, and nothing about this was even close.\n\nThe rest of the dish was forgettable... Just your typical white rice and water.  I'm sure this place has some good dishes, but I clearly didn't order one of them.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "opjBZ0ImnKv5eRNQZ-98DQ", "review_id": "Ew1hABhQ3bdNyhBREQ9QDA", "text": "In short: I got a run of the mill Chinese meal here, but I didn't know to ask for the \"real\" menu. Service was excellent for as busy as they were.\n\nSo I went to the Chinese Cultural center on Sunday, Chinese New Year, looking for Chinese culture. I found a street fair with such cultural gems as a booth for Wells Fargo loans, and one selling \"crazy Chinese hats.\" I wanted authentic food, and the booths selling egg rolls and stuff from the market buffet were pretty much the opposite of what I was there for. So my date for the event and I decided to try one of the Chinese restaurants at the center, and I chose Szechwan Palace because I was in the mood for something spicy.\n\nThe place was packed, which was to be expected. Since a good portion of the conversation I heard taking place was in Chinese, I was hopeful that that this would be an experience similar to what I'd get in Seattle's international district. I knew that wouldn't be the case when I saw the menu, which was basically the same menu you'll find in any americanized Chinese restaurant.\n\nSo we just ordered the Szechwan dinner for two. Hot & sour soup, crab rangoons, fried rice, general tso's chicken, szechwan shrimp, and a rice based desert that I forget the name of. I thought all the dishes were decent, but nothing had the spice I expect from Szechwan cooking.\n\nAfter consulting Yelp, I know now there is a \"real\" Chinese menu here. That explains why this place could be so popular with native speakers. I wish I had known. This review reflects the disappointing experience I had with the menu I was presented with.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "19zI6jBRV9JzKQ19M6tDiA", "review_id": "R-7HmdOlIBrouioPaRiP_g", "text": "The food here was really good. I ordered the sesamie chicken and the sauce was very good. The service was marginal at best but it didn't annoy me. I'd go back", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aJGbFSkf6zCBbadpcD5uow", "review_id": "h28thWBT_CgDwFPRRXcXtA", "text": "Despite a bad experience, I will still give this palace a trial.\n\nFirst, it's reasonably authentic foods if you ask for the \"black\" menu to order the real Szechwan foods. Second, it helps if you know the waiter and he can prepare something totally off the menu (only if you know what you wants obviously).\n\nI have been here with various groups of mixed friends. They have all enjoyed it.\n\nI enjoy spicy foods... not a must in all dishes but only if it compliments the taste. I usually gun for the water boiled dishes. In the recent past, I had ordered a simple dish Ma Po Tofu. it's spicy hot but it's also VERY salty. After 2 bites, the water tasted like sea water for a day. I don't think it's supposed to be made that way. Maybe they screwed it up in the kitchen.\n\nMy most recent visit with friends, we had water boiled fish, stirred fried egg plants, and lamb with cumin (not really on the menu). We all enjoyed it. The water boiled fish was toned down on spice for unknown reason. I did not burn my tongue by the salt content. We enjoyed the experience.\n\nThe ambiance is usually nice... very bright and clean. The deco is of modern Chinese. The waiters have been reasonably attentive during most visits.\n\nDiners, if you want authentic Szechwan foods, go for the Black. Once you go Black, you won't go back, only in Phoenix.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a4LJJU26cSE7k12-0sEw0Q", "review_id": "V6fehtfE7vryN31CISWR3Q", "text": "Solid Sichuan food at the accessible Cofco Center. Everything I've had is good and cheap, with plenty of garlic and ginger. \n\nThe service is about as good as you're going to get in a place like this.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "g2D5QttnvZTX9yVzWWXYxw", "review_id": "DuEg9rMyWfu6SrlPitWjxw", "text": "I don't know how we even came across this complex.  Luck I guess.  \n\nDid anybody say it yet? well I'm not gonna look through all of the reviews and I'm too lazy to CTRL+F.  But the water boiled beef is the SHIT! I couldn't decide between the chicken or beef, so the waitress let me do a combo. SWEEET.\n\nChinese broccoli, dan dan noodles, too many goodies to name!\n\nLoav dees pless", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I-P1v7sRjDLEfVOndp01kA", "review_id": "DGchEqvV3XvKulE9kW6Ulg", "text": "Slooooow service. I dined here for Valentines day, I thought I felt myself decaying and turning into dirt.\n\nOne server covers the whole floor.\n\nOrder Takeout. I call ahead of time when I'm about 15-20 minutes away.\nAround 15 bucks for two dishes and rice.\n\nThat way the food is fresh and I don't have to wait forever.\n\nThey have two menus: chinese style and American style.\nI prefer the authentic chinese style though I am not Chinese.\n\nMapo Tofu is my fav dish here.\nIts spicy and minty-cool tingly, a unique flavor I could not find anywhere else.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NKBKwOJt7VJkQpdDCgaeyg", "review_id": "mYIr76nM_-xMPbDPqRf1TA", "text": "Nothing great to say, nothing terrible. Lunch menu, Pepper Beef-- no better than 2 stars. Won't go again.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ryjqXdp68i2I9JPOpX9URw", "review_id": "J1dRxF7V3OrAHycgw3LORg", "text": "Decent food... if you want \"Sichuan/Szechwan\" food you have to ask for the black menu. We noticed when Asians came into the restaurant they were only given the black menu, we had to ask for it. \n\nThat aside, the food was flavorful and tasty, but, even \"hot\" dishes were far from hot, even though we asked for them to be very hot. \n\nDumplings were a bit over done and soggy. While I've not been to china, this wasn't on par with Sichuan places I've been to in NY and other major cities. I do really want to try their 'Hot Pots' so am looking forward to go back for that. \n\nService was swift and polite.   Knowing Mandarin Chinese or having a friend that knows it woudl help. \n\nSo if you take the Szechwan part out of it, I think it's a decent place to go for what I can only guess is Americanized Chinese food in general.\n\nThe water cooked chicken had a very interesting herbal spice to it and was very pleasant with other dishes on the table.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "g2mozOU_F1nzpjLDY4CfzQ", "review_id": "U4B2UsY4bR0XdhmcqMBm3w", "text": "Yes, hot tip you have to ask for the full menu. Second hot tip, learn to say \"hello\" in Mandarin (pronounced nee-how) and likely you won't HAVE to ask for the full menu. \n\nWe've dined here several times, and on Sunday, not surprisingly, we were the only non-Asian customers in the place. The chef was in rare form, and as I sit here having my third round of leftovers for lunch I'm still loving my dish. I opted for the Vinegar Fish, it's pretty simple -- whitefish, wood ear mushrooms and water chestnuts prepared with a dose of spice and rice wine vinegar. I'm guessing by the waitress' excitement when I ordered, that it's a dish they're pretty proud of. It was fabulous.\n\nHubby ordered the Beef and Onions, which I would classify as good, but not mind-blowing. We also partook of the Gai-choy which was cooked perfectly -- just the right amount of garlic and tenderness. \n\nIn the past I've really loved their Mapo Doufu (tofu), theirs is one of the best I've had anywhere. Next time I'm planning on having the Water-Boiled Eel. I heart eel, mmm.\n\nService is pretty barebones, so don't expect to be sucked-up to. It's perfunctory and efficient, the food comes up fast and they leave you alone. I can't complain about that one bit.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xMkIBJAjn-7AjnURpWcxEA", "review_id": "bu6AFj4HTCH7WoHdBaivEg", "text": "What a bummer. We read the reviews before going to this place with full intention of ordering off the black menu... Unfortunately we are boring white people who were too scared of the unknown dishes so we ordered orange chicken, mongolian beef, general tsao's chicken, crab wontons, beef chow mein, sweet and sour soup, and egg rolls. The soup was great, warm, spicy, big chunks of tofu and pork. Everything else was mediocre at best. The entrees were nothing more than goopy cornstarch sauce with little to-no flavor, the meats and vegetables in everything seemed to be fresh and of good quality but were coated in batter and perhaps just barely fried- leaving them covered in soggy mush that has absorbed the goopy flavorless sauces. Nothing other than the soup was spicy, not even a hint of heat- never-mind the little pepper next to the items on the menu indicating the heat level. It was a giant waste of money and if we hadn't ordered take-out we definitely would have gotten our money back. We've now got a fridge full of left-overs that we're dreading eating. I wouldn't recommend this place at all. I imagine the black menu is tastier, but it's ridiculous to have two menus with food of completely different quality levels rather than levels of authenticity. \n\nMoral of the story: Gross. Flavorless. A gigantic waste of time and money. We're so disappointed.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "lPaYMDmJbAnv_3pmZH_inw", "review_id": "vgAMHMZhxzzhc7m5yYGzHw", "text": "The poor Szechwan peppercorn used to get a bad wrap. For the unfamiliar its not even related to the black peppercorn, for the familiar its spice properties can be quite magical. Actually the dried berry husk from the prickly ash tree, the USDA banned the peppercorn from 1968-2006. The peppercorn was seen as a hazard due to the potential of carrying citrus canker, a harmful bacteria to citrus crops. The process of heating them to 160 degrees kills any possible bacteria thus lifting the ban. Szechwan Palace, located in the Chinese Cultural Center, celebrates this daily. If you've ever tasted such dishes as Ma Po Tofu or Kung Poa Chicken, then you've had Szechwan cooking before.\n\nThe funny thing about these peppercorns is that they're not even really that spicy. At first the flavor might have a certain peppery pungency that gives way to more of a citrus like aftertaste. Though here's the kicker, as you eat them you might feel your tongue start to tingle then eventually go slightly numb. This sensation is strangely addictive, like getting a shot of Novocain; it might just leave you drooling over your plate.\n\nFor the unadventurous Szechwan Palace does serve your standard type Chin-American food like egg rolls and pork fried rice, but this isn't a strong point. Id skip those items and go right for the more unique dishes, be sure to ask for the full menu rather than the standard \"best of\" version.\n\nBeing a fan of offal and other not so famous cuts of beef, I ordered up the #3 Beef Tendon in Spicy Sauce ($6.95). Fresh cilantro and chewy slices of tendon are mixed with peppercorn oil were a hit. I know that dish isn't for everyone but trust me, its tasty. By contrast the #9 Spicy Cucumber ($3.95) is a little more approachable with cool pieces of raw cucumber seasoned with peppercorns and dried chilies.\n\nThere are a slew of dishes titled \"water boiled\" though none that I have tried seem to be in water. Instead you get a luxurious sauce filled with peppercorns, vegetables and meat or fish. This outing included the #18 Water Boiled Beef ($9.95), fork tender strips of beef in a velvety pepper spiked sauce made my tongue sparkle then go numb. Like I said, these peppercorns are magical.\n\nMy absolute favorite dish was the #98 Rice Cake ($7.95). The thin chewy disks of rice noodles, ground pork and cabbage were bathed in a slightly sweet and smoky sauce was craveable. \n\nWhen ordering the Special Cumin Lamb with Bone ($11.95), Id venture to say that they use the word lamb loosely. The difference between a lamb and a sheep is age and this directly reflects the flavor of the meat. The younger lamb is sweet and tender where sheep aka mutton tends to be extremely gamy and tough, these were definitely the later. No amount of fragrant cumin could cover the extreme gaminess of the meat. This may have been isolated since on a previous visit the dish was exceptional.\n\nWith over 100 choices on the menu plus daily specials, Szechwan Palace brings a whole new level of spice, even if it does numb your tongue.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sUGsIITefQ9u66c7Ic_09A", "review_id": "Q5JAgfYrucQy-ZFuN_tlcQ", "text": "I went to this restaurant with a group of seven other coworkers.  It was at lunchtime, so the place was a little busy.  However, we waited about 10 minutes to be helped.  We weren't offered chopsticks, which surprised some coworkers, when we saw others using them.  \n\nI ordered the vegetable soup and was presented with a bowl of clear liquid with three vegetables, including a piece of broccoli, a mushroom, and a piece of iceberg lettuce.  It was disgusting, I wouldn't recommend ordering it.   When the food arrived, it arrived about 3 minutes apart, so other coworkers got to watch me eat (hah).  Two of my coworkers found the \"house special\" inedible.  Another of two my coworkers thought the Szechwan  chicken was bland, when it was supposed to be spicy.  However, 3 out of 8 coworkers (including myself) thought the meal was good and would come back.  So that is a 37.5% for Szechwan Palace.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kXT3pVtElactR8nFmeLbbg", "review_id": "dVYxZB4VQTtWZBvAfPnt9w", "text": "Make sure to get their secret Asian-only menu! Their food is pretty damn amazing.\nTheir service sucks, but, honestly, if you can avoid taking it personally and being butt-hurt, it's completely worth it.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aJGbFSkf6zCBbadpcD5uow", "review_id": "SaXcJnpYu_T3DbyQNhgSGA", "text": "I've been back here 3 times with different friends in the past month. I still enjoyed the water-boiled soup dishes, but it was not spicy at all the last time I tried it. The taste was still there... but I didn't sweat like a pig this time.\n\nDuring the last meal, we arrived at 7:30 PM on a Monday. It's not busy. The wait service was tardy. \n\nService has gone downhill a bit. The dimwitted waitress was not \"listening\". I ordered 3 items clearly in her language... pot sticker, 8-treasure tofu pot, and one more. The 8-treasure tofu pot was OK... nothing exciting about the taste or consistency.\n\nAfter we're almost done with the main courses, we knew something was not right. The appetizer never arrived. I was not concerned at first since it could be the last item brought to the table as expected in typical Chinese restaurant. The dimwitted one apparently only got the last 2 items. She served the pot sticker quickly though after our inquiry. My friend loved the pot stickers as dessert in this case.\n\nI didn't feel any remorse from the staff as if this was a common occurrence and part of the service. So the service has returned to the typical Chinese style. Not a big deal. I took one star away as if they were like other Chinese restaurants. There was nothing special about this place anymore.\n\nSo diners, beware of declining service and taste from \"above standard\" to average next time when you want to invest your time and money. Maybe it is still a good bet among 300+ choices.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xcnGEs7YEVPFG1jBaWxoSA", "review_id": "xmJXKHz6UtJ7K3wHLNmprQ", "text": "I'll be honest--this place is good for Americans... but not good enough for Chinese people.  The waiters were sort of rude to us, despite our being able to speak their language.\n\nFurthermore.. what kind of authentic Chinese restaurant serves dinner out of plates? Blasphemy! Our table to had to go out of our way to get bowls! I'm surprised they had chopsticks.\n\nOtherwise, their mock  food was salty and pasty, perfect for Americans in search of a good Orange Chicken replacement.  Wait.. salty and pasty? It's supposed to be a (insert meat type) dish, consisting of subtle flavors and intense chili pepper action.\n\nNeeext...", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aJGbFSkf6zCBbadpcD5uow", "review_id": "r14bMoxOpzQGPI9akQY9nA", "text": "I've returned to this place 2 more times after my last review. Wait service was still inconsistent, especially with the dimwitted waitress.\n\nThe restaurant was plagued with \"out of foods\" often. A few months ago, the dimwitted waitress didn't tell us the appetizer was out till the end when I initiated the inquiry. Apparently she has already removed the \"out\" item from our bill.\n\nThe wait service for my last meal with a group of friends was better at 6:30 PM on a Saturday. We've got service from 3 different wait staffs. They were serving everybody else too. Not just us.\n\nThe food came out fast and the taste was right on this time. They were out of egg plant. We didn't tell them that 99 Ranch Supermarket was 2 doors down.\n\nSo diners, I still consider this place a good choice for authentic foods. I will give 3.5 stars this time.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2EtwwLjYXBnKIMczRtBoDQ", "review_id": "0x5QF7-kYFCbu6SKiBtt_w", "text": "Awesome food!!! The best Szechwan food in Phoenix!!\nGreat location in China town and next to the chinese supermarket. Great for groups as well!", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "XqMkm-DD9VsdcKx2YVGhSA", "review_id": "aWv9R3i1jN8-e2_bTPil_w", "text": "According to a friend of mines whom is from the motherland - China.  The food here is pretty authentic.  I will have to take her word for it and go from there.  She ordered us some basic Szechwan style dishes, which I think she took it I didn't want to go too exotic.  --- I do actually I do ---  However, there's always next time!  Pigs ear, beef tendon, duck whatever!  Please I don't mind :)  For what we ordered, I thought it was pretty good.  I tell you what though, won't ever come without my friend since she knows how to order.  I'd probably order like a gwy-lo ---  hehe.  Our server was on top of it, but I gather it's because we spoke the language -- Plus 1!  The ambience was pretty basic, but with a bunch of mandarin speaking people eating and chatting away - felt like China after all haha!  - Enjoy!", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M-j04kcOanazSntBzoD3ng", "review_id": "oRjZiu22B00VpsnhfYGC4A", "text": "So, after reading the Yelp reviews, I knew there were two menus...and apparently one only (the more authentic one?) gets offered to \"Asian-looking\" customers. So I wasn't surprised when partner and I were given the \"other\" menu when we walked in on a Saturday night. One thing I liked instantly about the place is that it's spacious, with enough distance between the tables, and is well-lit. The restaurant was pretty full when we came in, at about 7, but we were immediately given a place to sit. For appetizers, we got the fried wontons with mustard and hot sauce dips. I thought the wontons were a little too crispy, and I would have liked some more filling in them. The service was fast and efficient, and we got the appetizers within seven minutes of being seated. For the main course, I got the Happy Family and partner got the Cashew chicken. They came with a medium sized bowl full of steamed rice. I had picked a Szechwan place because I was in the mood for spicy food, but both the dishes lacked any fire. We actually ended up getting hot sauce to spice things up! I liked the Happy Family....the veggies, meats and sauce made me happy. The portions were good for the price, though we did manage to eat everything up! I would have liked it though, if they offered tea with their food, as a complimentary add-on. And every table should have the usual condiments...soy sauce, a variety of hot sauces....those were strangely missing here. Also, I think everyone, regardless of whether they are Asians or not,  should be given both the menus. Whether I want to eat stomach of pork in sauce or pig's feet, is a choice I would like to make!", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "viizjKdHXHcMEG9jvmCRwQ", "review_id": "xfOs8M_Eid6bJRX2px8e5Q", "text": "The hunt for good chinese in the Valley continues... Had high expectations, but this place was just OK, not bad, not memorable. Nice friendly service. Place was packed at lunch, maybe I ordered the wrong dish? Sweet & Sour soup was blah...", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1wMGLaMIH7CcmJ2htS1rmw", "review_id": "aKyt4Lvz-mJtgkXYdgrhFw", "text": "Man, we were really looking forward to this. After watching the Sichuan episode of Bizarre Foods the other day I realized that, while I have had Sichuan dishes before, I had never had hot pot. We usually go to the Chinese Cultural Center for Golden Buddha and had never tried Szechwan Palace.\n\nSo, the four of us headed over there with eager anticipation. There were warning signs right away. Wife: \"I'd like hot tea please.\" Waiter: \"we're out of cups!\" They were out of other stuff too. Still, we found plenty to order. Food started coming out pretty fast, one dish at a time, over a period of about a half an hour. If you want all of your food at once you would hate this, but we were sharing everything anyway, so that part did not bother me. \n\nBut lots of other stuff did bother me. Dan Dan Noodles were good. Everything else was bland...including the hot pot. They forgot our spicy dumplings. The waiter disappeared for about twenty minutes at a time. Our table was placed in such a way that people were constantly asking me to move my chair. I could go on. Just a bad customer service experience and average food. Very, very disappointing,", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WNMAyrm9x6BJlnjqPFZ3Xg", "review_id": "W1H55ODGFWVqtWzq4w587g", "text": "So i have been there a half a dozen times, and this time the food was just OK. Times before it was fantastic. They are definitely not the most polite people in the world, but the food is 'usually.'", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9bP3urjM__IP5csFh9ZsuQ", "review_id": "q3Tk4Es_UYnB_XBc3RUgAg", "text": "So after reading all these reviews I thought to take a chance so I went to explore.  I arrived for lunch at 11am and was seated immediately.  The atmosphere was ok, and the bar looked a bit disorganized.  I ordered the the sesame chicken and egg drop soup.  I asked if I could pay extra for shrimp fried rice but was told no.  I chose the fried rice vs white or brown.  Soup came out first which I found to be very bland and very few pieces of egg in it.  On my 4th spoonful my meal arrived and I was not impressed by the way it looked.  The sesame chicken was only bits of fried chicken in batter covered with very little brown very thick and gooey sweet sauce.  Some of the chicken pieces didn't even have sauce on it and grossed me out because it was hard and bland.  The fried rice looked like it was done in a hurry with many white spots in it and with little taste.  The egg role wasn't bad although they did not serve with hot mustard sauce.  I will not be returning to this place.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rh8D-QU6bnh_AvF9mNgJJw", "review_id": "6Ia63QLSwW-PkZt3dueWzg", "text": "Good food. Friendly service. Reasonable price.  We stopped here because the shopping complex looked very appealing - makes you feel like you are really entering China town (a less people around though!!)! We had the szechwan chicken & chicken fried rice & szechwan pork... all dishes were good, tasty not bland and definitely filling. Sunday afternoon was fairly quiet so we didn't have to wait long to be served our food.  We will visit again to try another dish.\n\nCustomer service was adequate - waitress greeted us warmly, wasn't too talkative, but helpful when we asked questions about a dish we thought about trying.  When we were leaving,  she invited us to return and that was nice.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L-7rI4cDwNIVJFc4vUJbMw", "review_id": "of0wwzxWecgF9DSSTqsf5Q", "text": "This is by far the most authentic Chinese restaurant in Phoenix.  The only problem is you have to know what to order.  Which basically means go with someone that can read off the Chinese menu.  If you're coming here for fried rice and crab puffs, you won't be impressed.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zHgmWv6NbwZepUSqA_FlLw", "review_id": "tHgYxfp9J9g-0jDrnkHM7w", "text": "one of the best chinese food here in phoenix. you have to tell them to use less salt. because often times, the food just a bit too salty. other than that. it has great selection for Szechwan style food.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "p7dvahRPZIWL7T6pFA_0dg", "review_id": "oec4M6RNd29gDPEDiQu-Qw", "text": "1-5 STARS THIS IS WHY !\n\n For an out of the ordinary thrilling meal this is it! BUT only if you ignore the service (if you have the same server we had) and the Americanized menus and ONLY order from the Black menu. (other wise this is 2 stars the food is that different)\n\n You might not get offered the black menu and you have to ask for it or pick one up as we did. We were slightly offended by this,maybe they do this with good intentions but it isn't right to offer some guest certain dishes,you just don't do this in business  and if my companion was doing the Yelp he'd only give one star for that reason. One menu with an Americanized page(s) would be right.\n\n We ordered the Szechwan beef, from one menu (Americanized) ,spicy cucumbers and water boiled fish from the Black Menu. We received water we were going to order beverages but our server dashed away. \n\nWe received the cucumbers and (Americanized) Szechwan beef platter that were dropped off by our server running as fast as the Bugs Bunny Road Runner almost splashing at us with a big thuds on the table and jerky movements reminiscent of WW2 Nazis.\n\nThe Americanized Szechwan beef was just OK , and not as tasty as others we had before but not bad, but not so great lacking seasoning and taste.\n\nThe spicy cucumbers (black menu) were special, first bite I thought slightly oily but tasty and so crisp and then you have to just keep eating them like pistachios.\n\nMaybe 10 minutes latter she  (the WB Roadrunner Nazi)  dumped water boiled chicken INSTEAD of the water boiled fish I ordered.  (I didn't complain since it was the same dish but chicken)The dish sounds bland but was extraordinary in taste that smacks you with an ILLEGAL DRUG LIKE EFFECT were each bite gets better and better and you have to keep eating it. The water boiled chicken came piping hot in a well made seasoned stock with napa cabbage. Oil and the right amount of  Szechwan peppercorns float on the top of this large enough for two meal,it was addictive and delicious ,not a building hot spice but completely different . My companion had to eat half along with me after he ate his plate. (the water boiled chicken really was that good) and I think it only cost $9 and also came with a big pot of rice.\n\nAs soon as we finished the check was dropped off and plates were NOT cleared.\n\nIF you order from black menu I feel this place is a Gem of Phoenix! (food only not service)", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2Rvigyzq5XGM4aCq4ctfYg", "review_id": "i0-5KzDis4IVj2XHU-xjCw", "text": "I would have to say  that Szechwan Palace in the Chinese Cultural Center has to be the best Chinese Food that I've had in Phoenix & I've eaten at a lot of different Chinese restaurants over the years... All of the entrees were very flavorful, & came out of the kitchen piping hot in a timely manor, The servers were helpful , pleasant, & very polite. Now for the most attractive part of this dining experience... The amount of delicious food the my friend Michael & I got for just under $30 (The House Combo for 2) was astonishing. For that price we got hot  green tea to keep us warm, 6 pot stickers, 2 spring rolls, 2  full entrees, a big bowl of sizzling rice soup a huge plate of house fried rice with chicken shrimp & pork in it, & to top it all off a bowl full of sweet lychee fruits for desert. Lets just say I will be frequenting the establishment in the near future. For all you out there on yelp or Facebook in the Phoenix area that wanna try this restaurant out it is located in the Chinese Cultural Center on 44th St. & Cofco Dr. just south of the loop 202.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "60i9h-gPKH1f0YC_bZXDhg", "review_id": "0tQ_gJrVkcqDkpc_m-4v-g", "text": "Average to a little less than average.  Staff was rushed and left me to call them over to get our check.  Waitress then looked at her tip with me sitting there.  Didn't mind looking back at her while it seemed like she thought about asking for more.  \n\nFood is average Szechwan fare.  Hot and Sour Soup is spicier and good, but missing the sour part.  Dumplings were good quality and didn't skimp on meat.  However, their sauces were bland.  Almond Chicken is servicable... just skip noticing that they use peanuts instead of almonds and that there is barely 3 oz of chicken.  Rice was a tad dry.\n\nMeh...", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "8dbRf1UsWp2ktXHZ6Zv06w", "review_id": "c93AaNkLg74QCA0NUqWnpA", "text": "150th Yelp Review!! WOOT WOOT!!! \n\nIt's a Sunday afternoon date, which was nice because the weekend was action packed for me, so a lunch date was just right. He picked the place, I do like that when the man picks the place and he even scores big points with me because it wasn't a chain restaurant, not that he would know that I'm on this only eating at local places & Yelp about it mission this year lol. \n\nI didn't ask him where we were headed but was pleasantly surprised because we were at the Cofco Chinese Cultural Center, never been and have always wanted to go check out, was kinda disappointed in how small it was. Walked around and checked out a few things still wasn't sure of the reason we were here, then we walked into Szechwan Palace and I thought gosh this is cute little place.\n\nFrom the time we walked in I got the feeling he was a regular their and wondered how many of his dates he brought here LOL The ladies were happy to see him and were talking with him, I of course had no clue what was being said cuz they all were talking in Chinese.  \n\nGot to our table, had a very hard time trying to figure out what I wanted to try, I found lots of dishes that I wanted, he order chicken fried rice, I would up ordering mongolian beef extra spicy. Order came out and it smelled delish, and being a crazy obsessed yelper that I am I picked up my phone, turned the plate around to the best view and started to take pictures of the dish, date looked at me funny but didn't ask, guess his other dates don't take pics of their food LOL I could see the coating of the red chili oil on the beef and onions, the beef was tender and onions and peppers were perfect, only thing it was missing the heat of the spice. But I finished the entire dish, it was that good!  Next time I want to try beef with jalapeno, I bet that dish packs some heat!\n\n I look forward to coming back and trying out more of their menu, glad to have finally made it over to the cultural center! Food was delish, date went well, and it was a good day. Also when I checked in on Yelp, was offered a free desert with any entree, I'm saving that for another time!", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "die-1gtgzw5KcyUjKo-VSg", "review_id": "fXHzQAUjOkOt7Ey10vKfAg", "text": "Nice ambiance, nice authentic spicy chinese food.  \nAs good as you can get here in Arizona;  it aint L.A or San Fran, but does a good job to satisfy the craving for real chinese.\n \nOf all the Cofco asian restaurants, this is one of the more presentable ones to bring business clients or a new date, if ambiance is key to scoring positive brownie points.    \n \nFor some bizarre reason, on the weekends, it is filled with asian-women/white guy couples,    which strikes me as hilarious.  If it wasn't for this,  I would eat there multiple times a week. \nAsian woman orders from real chinese menu;  her white guy orders from chow mein menu.\n \nSide note:  Get a grip; asian women check each other out, and  usually not in a nice way--like in a sizing you up-comparing you to herself way--so I usually end up losing my appetite when I catch one of them staring at me (and my man) and whispering to her white guy or her girlfriends about me;  yah, I understand the shit you say about me, asian girls, because I speak your language too, hello!\n \nSo I compensate for my chinese food cravings by quick carry out.  Works like a charm every time.  I'm happy, my own Cracker is happy.  Owner gets lots of business and is happy. \n \nWe all win.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XA_lIArLNis1tzrqSywzHQ", "review_id": "66U6jT9KnNbNWNxDI0E_Ig", "text": "First I would like to say to everyone that complains about the service is to please stop bitching about it. Yea most of you are stuck in American ways and things should be set in a certain way everywhere. This is a AUTHENTIC Chinese food restaurant, it's not they are being rude or don't want to come back every 2 mins to make sure you are ok it's because there is literally 2-3 waitress's working at a time. I've been here probably 50-60 times since its my fianc\u00e9 favorite Chinese place in phx, and shes from china and hates Americanized Chinese food, but every time I've been here when it's slow or packed I only see 2-3 waitress's and sometimes a helper here and there. So just be patient. \n\nThe food is worth the wait if you order correctly. I've had a few americanized dishes and they were ok and my fianc\u00e9 was like you need to order for, the authentic menu and wow I was surprised how Chinese food was suppose to taste like. Alot of the dishes have this weird tingly numbing feeling which is weird at first but you get used to it. \n\nA few things I can remember you should get that we always order, I don't know the Chinese names but I'll try to explain the best I can. \n\n1. Husband and wife dish. It's a app and seved cold. About 7 bucks\n2. Boiled fish in spicy sauce. \n3. Spicy chicken wings but these are cut in half deep fried then cooked in peppers and spices. My favorite \n4. Cucumber dish served cold and has tingly stuff on it. Like 4-5 bucks\n5. Pork intestines cooked like the chicken wings above. I know that sounds gross but they taste really good.\n6. Beef chow fun, yea this is a americanized dish but it's the best beef chow fun I've had anywhere. \n\nThere is a few more but I'm drawing a blank. Anyways this is authentic Sichuan food so explore different dishes because they are GOOD!", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "p7dvahRPZIWL7T6pFA_0dg", "review_id": "eyApU3sleAoaKkvzvWt5LA", "text": "They have updated the menu to one menu that starts with Chinese foods and ends with Americanized Chinese.\n\nFor the most unique TONGUE Thrilling Numbing and Spicy food this is it! Honest to God the Hot Pot is a FULL SIZE COOKING POT filled with chopped up chicken on the bone with skin  (if you order chicken) vegetables such as bean sprouts cabbage , hot broth herbs , oil  and spices and lots of those Szechwan Peppercorns that have an illegal drug like effect that makes you crave it. This dish was not like anything we've had anywhere else. I do understand that hot pots are more elaborate at places that specialize with them but you do the the hot pot taste just not the whole experience.\n\nService was better this time but still not professional, the staff was laughing at my husband eating the hot pot with the fork they gave him. (we were not given chop sticks) He forked out the chicken pieces and vegetables and ate them on the plate. I guess most people just put the whole piece of chicken in mouth and use the plate to spit out the bones.\n\nI had the water boiled fish that I tried to order last time, it was very good and lighter than the water boiled chicken I was given last time, both those dishes seemed very mild and far less tongue Thrilling compared to the Chicken hot pot but they were also flavorful and were lightly tongue thrilling.\n\n\nThis place is still a GEM of Phoenix and is an extraordinary dining experience if you dare to order something of the Chinese part of menu.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Neal_1EVupQKZKv3NsC2DA", "review_id": "ztv7iKisFOUfM16NLBu6wQ", "text": "This is a restaurant I have been to umpteen times and thought of reviewing just now. Hands down my favorite Chinese restaurant. Though admittedly, i havent experimented too much here, i have found what I love and stick to it. And that special list includes water boiled chicken, green beans with bacon, spinach with garlic, fish in black bean sauce. Order from the chinese menu, dont go with the cliche of kung pao chicken when all of these yummy dishes exist.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QYgcusG-G0bwUOt0b5rT6w", "review_id": "HL9daHK5EMHtqSzdwjnseQ", "text": "Authentic, delicious.  If you like spicy Chinese food this is the place for you!  There are dishes that are not spicy also, but Szechaun cuisine is all about the heat!  This region specializes in spicy food.  If you don't like spicy, or can't handle it, I understand but you're missing out.  Definitely coming back here.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "llmoZuLKjAfU_pwuuzCo0w", "review_id": "FCNuGOMkefCA2ZmMBeXK_A", "text": "I was in Phoenix for work and convinced my local colleagues to come to this restaurant. In summary, for Sichuanese food, this place is top notch. We have a handful of good Sichuanese places in the San Francsico area, and this place would fit right in.\n\nOne tip: Order from the \"Chinese menu\". If you're looking at the menu that has \"Mongolian Beef\" or Egg Foo Yung, that's the wrong menu. \n\nI can only comment on the dishes I ordered from the one outing, but they all shined:\n\n-Water Boiled Fish (Shui Zhu Yu). There are different versions with beef, pork, or lamb, but the cooking preparation is the same. Spicy with red chili peppers and a healthy dose of Sichuan peppercorns which give a pleasant numbing/tingling sensation to the spice.\n\n-Cumin Lamb: Healthy dose of cumin. Good rendition.\n\n-Chongqing Spicy Chicken (Chongqing lazi ji): Ask for \"with  bones\". The meat comes from the chicken wing and drumette portion.  Comes covered with red chili peppers, but push those aside and just chowdown on the chicken wings and spit out the bones.\n\n-Green beans (gan bian si ji dou). A good rendition with some pungent garlic. \n\nbig thumbs up and I'll stop by here again when I'm in the area for work.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YK2rodQfBU2Oe9H6jmlTFg", "review_id": "azb_UZXRzrLNbqvJYAHDPA", "text": "Being Asian, I judge Chinese restaurants by the service (which isn't great in amazing chinese food restaurants) and whether they speak the language.  Szechwan Palace met both these needs.  I understand the Asian population in Phoenix isn't as huge so they'd need to have the Americanized menu.  The soup was amazing and we even ordered an extra to go.  Anything spicy that you order will be SUPER spicy so be cautious when ordering.  It's authentic enough for me to want to come back here although I haven't tried any other places in the area yet.  I didn't understand the canned Lychee dessert at all, where's the mango pudding or the almond jelly?", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iyh_RJnD2RqOw_yyviRxUg", "review_id": "e69obNO4NSKeK7cM1P9kjg", "text": "yummy food... service is okay but food is great.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DrWLhrK8WMZf7Jb-Oqc7ww", "review_id": "9l9qX-QtdE0EcqM9b11N4A", "text": "This is the first restaurant that I have seen that is open until exactly 9:15pm. It is an odd closing time and maybe they were in a rush at 8:45pm packing my to-go order because my two spring rolls at $2 were left out. The dipping sauce for those spring rolls were in there and that ended up getting dumped on the white rice that was included with my noodle dish which is also unusual. So, I tried rice noodles with beef, but rice noodles in this joint are not Singapore style (which I wanted), but instead were chow fun style whic is like american egg noodles basically. The english spoken by the front counter owner was not perfect and she also seemed in a rush to make that crazy 9:15 time a reality. Ok, so the noodles and the onions and scallions in the dish tasted like any other place, but the nasty, unedible and in some pieces uncooked (9:15?) pieces of beef really earned this place its one star. I order beef like once in three years in Chinese places knowing that every place usually sucks and this was no exception. The owner could have mentioned that i could have gotten all veggies, but she didn't when I questioned her and I didn't figure out on the long menu that i could have gotten the same dish for $7.95 with no disgusting beef on the American side of the menu instead of paying a buck more. There must be an asian TV show that starts at 9:30pm or something because I doubt you will ever see a 9:15pm closing time ever again. I think the show is called \"food no Good\"", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nHy8YjkIGnS-JZU3_MCJbQ", "review_id": "NYgJs-E9NZAL2W6rIl4lFQ", "text": "Just to clarify this is NOT a hot pot kind of a place. They have premade hotpot but NOT the kind of hot people are looking for. I was very confused by some of the reviews and wanted to clarify to anyone else looking specifically for that \"fun\" hot pot environment. This is NOT it!", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FWnsCOYE_0DU8bsOg6g4bw", "review_id": "KE1q1Lyh99xAPZjeDvI5AA", "text": "Surprisingly authentic Sichuan cuisine in Phoenix. The staff were very friendly and accommodated our infant without any problem. The mapo doufu had great spice to it. The garlic eggplant (yuxiang qiezi) had excellent flavor and we also highly recommend the twice cooked pork (hui guo rou) and fried green beans (ganbian sijidou). The prices are certainly reasonable for the size and quality of the food. The open kitchen is also a nice touch as it gives kids something fun to stare at (flames shoot up from the dishes being cooked every few minutes). Admittedly, we only went because out POS airline put us up at the residence inn across the street after we missed a connecting flight, however, if we go back to Phoenix or if we lived in Phoenix, we'd definitely go to Szechwan Palace again.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fj9rUIJqX2hDufx_sxQMwA", "review_id": "pM6-AMUWdVmrt7lkU0ZBOw", "text": "The food is great. The ambiance is nice.\nWe went on a Saturday night and it was very crowded.\nThe service could have been better. Our appetizers did not come all together. In fact one of our appetizers arrived after the entrees. (We did remind the waiters a few times but still no avail). We had to wait a long time for each of our dishes. In fact that is one of the main reasons I gave this place 3 stars.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2KNPtV5E44vAiEr5BvMkUA", "review_id": "cqVxFXuBvpY3i3XcLexMcw", "text": "This place is fantastic! Customer service was great and the prices are VERY reasonable. \n\nWe kinda wandered our way into the Chinese Cultural Center on a lazy Sunday afternoon, I needed to pick up a couple of things from the market, and have been craving some genuinely delicious Chinese food (I was experiencing bad nerves exacerbated by systemic and repeated bouts of disappointment with my takeout and delivery options)...\n\nANYWHO...we got allllllll sorts of kerfluffled and twitterpated when we saw they had a dim sum section on the menu...not very many dim sum options, but all of them sounded pretty good to me (plus it was the first time I actually SAW a dim sum menu, usually I just see folks wandering around with carts of unknown treasures and delights...no carts on the day we went there though).   \n\nThe menu itself is GIGANTIC, HUGE, COLOSSAL (ok, not in a Cheesecake Factory way, but definitely more than you'll find at a hole-in-the-wall quick order-by-numbers place (ie #1 w/ chicken and #27 w/ shrimp)) ... and is broken down into Americanized and non. I love that. It gives me an opportunity to get something that I'm familiar with AND try some more risque items that I can't get from Panda Express. ;) \n\nSo here's the dish:\n\n***Wonton in Spicy & Sour Sauce (dim sum) - Heavenly\n****Dumpling in Chili Sauce (dim sum) - Even better than the wontons\n**Dan Dan Noodle (dim sum) - it was ok, but the other two were way better\n*****Sauteed Green Bean - PHENOMENAL and second only to...\n*****Yuxiang Eggplant (this was so good that if someone told me I had to eat this eggplant and those green beans every day for the rest of my life, I would thank them...and maybe offer my eternal gratitude). \n\nAll of that came to about $30, we were stuffed and had leftovers for my lunch the next day.\n\nAlso, I went to their website (just now) and it looks like you can order takeout (Phoenix) or takeout AND delivery (Chandler) from them online. \n\nSOLID!!!", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ajYMtA6UN8nn9Dz7nFbLdg", "review_id": "HYUw8LcrHTk8aUnJAlyJxA", "text": "My lunch experience stands at 2.5 stars. My introductory question for you: Cheap and Fast vs. Quality?\n\nThey have decently sized lunch portions including soup, small salad, veggie spring roll and choice of brown or white rice. The Beef with Broccoli was just ok, but for the price, I couldn't complain. The sauce with pretty thick, which I mixed into the rice for a pleasant consistency. One of my coworkers got the \"average tasting\" House Chicken, and another had the Shrimp with Lobster Sauce. Not only did we literally receive the bill before it arrived, she was terribly unhappy with the seafood quality and flavor. Her Diet Coke didn't show up till the end either - producing more sour reviews on her part.  My \"veggie soup\" consisted of a piece of broccoli, three carrots and an onion slice soaked in wonton broth. Go with the egg drop instead.\n\nI will mention that we were already grossly disappointed having learned the Golden Buddha was closed and it's hard to compete with them. For a quick, low budget Chinese food experience with a decent ambiance, Szechwan Palace is an option, but not a GREAT one.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "81pXUkn7KfZCaE17BThkZA", "review_id": "e3Hhckh2bE83NjyHLIgkjA", "text": "Food is good. Service is horrible esp when you come here during busy lunch hour. The waitress are very busy. They don't like to make eye contacts with you. We sat for 40 min for our food to arrive.  We will go back for the food but definitely not during lunch time.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "i1fdEhds-IRcRDDN9aGsLg", "review_id": "3zbuqZ0fWq030K6w10ITNg", "text": "If you want authentic Chinese food, learn mandarin and come to Szechwan Palace.  If you are not Chinese you will be the minority. But that is ok because they make you feel welcome enough and the food is outstanding. Cost is very reasonable and their is quite a variety.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FGqV8j_iUCQ-Mqr_WFpA8A", "review_id": "lco_lUSBYCVbetyecJF4Nw", "text": "I don't remember eating here. Strange that I checked in.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "31OZmHva7Q0dTNqpM4TKug", "review_id": "pn2_yDdBvDXo-gkIKUATmQ", "text": "HOT HOT HOT.  And did i mention hot? If you love spicy dishes full of flavor, take a drive over and have a feast.  I am writing this several weeks after my visit, so i do not remember much specifics but the dry hot pot dishes were amazing.. oh and for a tasty rare treat, get the xiao long bao.. they are little dumplings filled with meat and soup, a must try.  And that guy \"Jihan L.\" is correct about the tingly numbing feeling, i welcome it !", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M6oU3OBf_E6gqlfkLGlStQ", "review_id": "3Cl3j-p8CxQW5kdrG1HbVA", "text": "I used to hate studying, but one must study the massive menu before placing an order.\n\nThere are 2 Menus in one. Dishes that start with an A are the gringo dishes, Kung pow xxx mu shu vegetables etc. Then there dishes that start with a C, this means a dish unaltered from china. In come cases this means unusual ingredients like pork kidney, or just copious amounts of peppers as with the seczuan dishes. \n\nBeing veg it took a bit of time to tease out dishes that were meat free and still had flavor but we managed a decent array, however I really want to go back and try some of the more exotic dishes and see if they can be made meat free. \n\nWhile the food is good, they may have a bit less service than the number of tables need so don't expect white glove service. But at these prices $6-8 for most dishes who cares.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KTP77-8cmBfdDyzIGVQqiA", "review_id": "YUuOIeTltMBt1HR3i1X6jA", "text": "My family's been coming to this place for years, and it used to be one of my favorite restaurants! Then we heard their head chef left a few years ago, and the quality wasn't as good anymore. Nevertheless, we were in the area last week and decided to try them out again. Came for dinner, and the place was pretty full! (Although, apparently the other restaurants in the plaza had closed down so it could just be due to lack of choice). \n\nWe ordered our usual dishes, and they were still pretty good! The only disappointment was the cold noodles: They were pretty flavorless, and completely different from before. But the Chongqing Chicken (Bone-In) was still crispy and flavorful! However, the portion was much smaller than in the past. Another favorite of ours is the stir-fried green pepper potato strips, which didn't disappoint. Overall a solid spot to go for some authentic Szechwan cuisine.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "p7dvahRPZIWL7T6pFA_0dg", "review_id": "e1KuM8ybgjbPX8GrIfcDMA", "text": "If someone can read Chinese please take a look at the menu board photo and contact me to what I saw as I might have to change my rating and one of my list.\n\nIf you order from the Chinese Menu and not the American Chinese Menu items your food might be TONGUE Thrilling Spicy and your mouth might get numb.\n\nWe got started with the Sauteed Spicy Cucumbers. They were so crispy spicy and refreshing and were a nice start. I had the water boiled chicken and it WAS THE SPICIEST FOOD I EVER HAD IN MY LIFE. It was SO SPICY I felt High and my head was flooded with Euphoria. My mouth went numb. I had this dish twice here before once with chicken and once with fish and neither time before was it this kind of spicy. It really was too spicy for me this time so I took home my leftovers and will thin it down for latter. The chicken in this dish was tender like no other place makes chicken. This really was an experience.\n\nOur waiter highly recommended the hot spicy beef with pickled vegetables. The beef was very good and very tender like the chicken was and it also was a spicy dish but at a more comfortable level.\n\nPortions were large and generous.\n\nService was pleasant (this time) but you only drink water unless you order a beer.\n\nThey don't clear your plates when you are done either.\n\nIt's an experience!", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qQns9dP75RNOWOVWI_ZKZw", "review_id": "VxgmlMcWSsAA5vyWrPXBsw", "text": "I have been here a few times and have really enjoyed the food. The chili fried green beans and ma la fish are excellent dishes that combine spicy, peppery flavors. The wontons were pretty good as well. However, I do not recommend the xiao long bao here (thick skin with no soup and too sweet of a flavor). \n\nThe service tends to be a bit aimless and slow, so don't have great expectations there. The prices are quite good and it's easy to feed a group on a budget.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-BvglE_xI4bKd52SNQ_qGw", "review_id": "QqLnIPeH5mwsEkHCu4XxxA", "text": "Went in and was promptly seated.  Someone came over and dumped water in our cups (with attitude) and walked away.  15 minutes later no one had come to get our order, others who sat down after us had ordered already.  Felt like maybe we were not served because we were not asian, as almost everyone else in the restaurant was.  Cant say for sure,.  The only time anyone talked to us was to ask if there were two for dinner before we sat down.  Disappointed because we were really looking forward to trying something different and authentic (menu looked good) - ended up walking out and going to tempe marketplace for dinner instead.  Apparently they didn't want to serve us.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Y_nf47haCvcZ3egZmUiSvg", "review_id": "ZWckTo9kDFky5FDd8gNOzg", "text": "This is our go to place for Chinese food everytime we go to the airport.  The first time we went the service was terrible, but the great food brought us back.  \n\nWe visited the Palace again last night and it was 100% better.  We had a gentlemen as our server and he was humorous and very tentative to our party's needs.  We ordered our food and 5 minutes later we had all four dishes in front of us (fresh and not pre-made).  My personal favorite is Szechwan chicken.  However, everything we had was great.  The food is very good quality Chinese food and it isn't overly greasy.  I love Chinese food, but it doesn't always love me back (if you know what i mean)!   The ambiance is very nice and the noise level is very tolerable. \n\nWhen you check-in using the yelp app it says you will receive a free dessert - but they don't honor it for some reason.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EV6MQoHdG8Xygf3YlJvbCA", "review_id": "fIrBGPqJsClTpOA2Ft5Rhg", "text": "The lunch was priced right, the portion were generous and all was cooked just right.  I had the shrimp and scallops = $8.00 covered all plus soup and egg role...  I iwll be back!", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zN_Gocf7PvuiILUJgjCyrg", "review_id": "Tv7M9r5onFnZc8LqBF7A_Q", "text": "The only reason I put 4 stars instead of 5 was because I didn't go in and sit down and experience the service and atmosphere. Without that, I won't give a restaurant 5 stars; however, the food here was terrific. I'm always looking for new Chinese food restaurants and I'm super stoked I found this one as it's .5 miles from my work. I got lunch to go, ordered the lemon chicken and crab puffs. The chicken was delicious, the rice (I got fried) wasn't too greasy and it came with a salad, your choice of soup, and egg roll. The salad surprised me, but it was pretty mediocre. I got the egg drop soup and while the portion was not as large as other places, they made up for it in quality. They are generous with the eggs and with the veggies that are in there. I love that they don't use green onions too (HATE green onions). The portion sizes are consistent with lunch-sized portions; pretty much what you'd expect. The crab puffs are absolutely delicious. I hate when I get crab puffs somewhere and they don't have crab or the cream cheese is cold OR they put too many onions in them. This place has them down perfectly; not too oniony and the perfect crispiness. It was inexpensive and super tasty; I can't complain.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9rnGNvOtWNwmd0sLL9FTyA", "review_id": "JobNPK35zd9m3UneygAg7w", "text": "Kungpao chicken is the best iv ever had!\n\nFood is great, they are fast, and friendly. \n\nI love this place!", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 10, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "F6QsMoJdvtohlbnST-fDyQ", "review_id": "V5NOjXgA2GOd7zROgOP_bw", "text": "Asked my friend where he wanted to go for his Birthday and this is where he choose.\nI had never been here before,so I was excited to try it out.\nLots of parking here at the Chinese cultural Center.\nNice looking place inside and out. \nThe Cultural Center is a huge beautiful building. Something that Phoenix really needs. But, it looks as if there is quite a few empty business spots here.\n\nWe were seated right away,but it did take a while to get our tea. Very quickly though they brought our soup. It was hot and Sour and was very good.\nThe lunch specials are huge plates and you can choose white rice or Brown. No substitutions on anything ,which is the norm.\nThey dropped off the check and you pay it at the front counter. But 3 people were up there and they were all yelling in Chinese at each other about something.\nFour patrons were waiting to check out in a line and the were not helping anyone. It was a bit crazy. But, luckily we were not in a hurry.\nNice place but, I think I like Mui's in Tempe better. My kung pao was not that spicy for some reason.\nStill worth a try.Close to the Airport. It is a great location.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9T3J9wzio5pAuhM2VzWPGA", "review_id": "sZr3J0e0BbuqpZtgHuxWKQ", "text": "Horrible service and bland, tasteless food!", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pnEzSccoQlXf5ZvOCAw_XA", "review_id": "a4tg_oq3D08sV_3v1O9jBA", "text": "Started with a beer and a few in our group had soup, and before we knew it our meals arrived! Wow, fast service and deliciously hot food...I especially loved my Kungpao Chicken which had plenty of heat from the chiles. Huge servings and so we shared our meals with one another.\nOur group enjoyed talking with each other and probably would have ordered 1-5 desserts, but instead we received our bill and fortune cookies. But anyway, we sat and talked while they continued to be sure our water glasses were filled.\nWhen visiting here, be sure to check the outdoor display of Hanghou and Suzhou which is part of the Chinese Cultural Center; provides a nice short walk to read the historical info or to sit quietly at the small pond.\nIn the area there is a supermarket for everything. I shop there each time I eat at one of the establishments here.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lpqjy8BaMP5nB7FosRTRkA", "review_id": "pDn4WgXOUJCoHFjWuoEJzQ", "text": "Very nice!!!", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BiZvuNKi0bs_YwttHhhq4w", "review_id": "SnIPTH0zMZv2YcVS6vpQTw", "text": "After telling our friends about how awesome the Asian market was, they wanted to check out some of the restaurants. Every restaurant I've been to near an Asian market is fantastic and this is no exception. \n\nWhen we entered the place was packed which is always nice to see. The menu was huge which normally I don't like but this place has a great reason behind it - they offer traditional Chinese and Americanized dishes as well and they separate it on the menu too.\n\nWe leaned more towards the American side since it was our first time. The pork fried rice was killer -the tables favorite. The chow mein was next in line and we got just the veggie version. We had some steamed buns that were probably closer to dumplings than buns, but of course those were fantastic as well. We had some chicken dishes too that were awesome but I can't remember what we had (which is probably a good thing so  I make sure I get some of the traditional dishes next time).\n\nBecause I am not as familiar with some of the dishes, I asked a lot of questions of both the servers and the people surrounding us. I mean how else are you supposed to find out whats good if you don't ask and the right people to ask are the Chinese (I hope that doesn't come off as offensive because I do not mean it that way at all!).\n\nFor four people the meal was extremely reasonable and we got a free egg roll with our check in offer.\n\nNext time I go, I am going to ask more questions and pretty much have someone order me something delicious and traditional so I can try new things and learn more about the food and culture. Can't wait to go back.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bmsjIDZzSc0oZBgk3NUozA", "review_id": "ctdtgBYg_XT7UiKSP_Lifw", "text": "This place is pretty good. I like their hot boiled fish, some cold dishes and beef stew. They have good chinese soups too.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zXEFIJe7yg-EFOYJtcQh0A", "review_id": "KQ6FQDVjSlx-dM9iC-E-5w", "text": "Locatred in the Chinese cultural center.\n\nRestaurant with a menu of both Chinese and Americanzed Chinese dishes - and identified as such.\n\nI ordered a dish that had tofu, shrimp and other things in it.  Can't remember the name, but it was quite good.\n\nThe srevings are HUGE and a good price.\n\nThe service was excellent!", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V9H5Un58vehbzblryFTvEw", "review_id": "ybxtjND1yq07PaxsSmPWHQ", "text": "I try to go to this place once a week. I have limited time for lunch. Staff seats me right away and usually within 8 minutes of walking into the restaurant the food is at my table. The lunch menu is not expensive and you get  a lot of food for your money. \n \nThe staff is very friendly, quality food, great service, clean restaurant, great value. I wish all restaurants operated this way!!", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fH9DzgzRU_jfPBHIm4zoxg", "review_id": "4eXta4ufKZxdrMIesq5IQg", "text": "Amazing food. And they can make it spicy. Was recommended to me by my chinese labmate. According to him, this is the closest to authentic as it gets in Phoenix.\n\nThe service is super fast. Not a lot of wait after you order. \n\nThe waiters are more attentive to Chinese patrons i realized. (I have been here 50 times till date).\n\nMy fav: beaf tendons, jalapeno chicken, water boiled fish. sesame rice filling balls(forgot what they are called).\n\nA note on takeout: Their online system is great. But they close at 3pm. If you placed your order close to 3, they have utter confusion on what to do. Call and confirm with them. Also, they have this stupid policy of giving one tiny takeout box of rice even if you ordered 10 dishes. Please keep that in mind and order rice.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Syc4pbEkL3bbzjO4X4HhQw", "review_id": "eXQGm5nTV5S7xBRClM2BXQ", "text": "Went there for lunch on 9/6/2013.  When we walked in the man at the front desk seemed uninterested and told us to seat ourselves.  We started to settle into a spot but got interrupted by a waitress who then seated us. Make up your mind people.  Menus came fast but without a drink order, we were both very thirsty as it was over 100 out side.  We also had to wait a bit long for the food order.  The staff seemed to pointedly ignore us and walk past our table again and again.  Our waitress eventually came to check on us but was so intent on speedily asking a quick question she started to walk away without a drink order again, we had to stop her.  \n\nFood came promptly, with our drinks, but it tasted so so at best, about take out quality.  We chugged through the waters and soda very quick but the empty glasses sat at the edge of the table until we finally had to hold up an empty glass and yell over for someone to bring refills. Rude yes, but nothing else got any kind of attention.  \n\nAfter we were done, yep you guessed it, waited forever for the check.  No excuse for a place with people at only 10% of the tables.\n\nAnother big issue:  They have a yelp coupon for checking in, even though it was presented at time of ordering, they WOULD NOT HONOR IT!!\n\nBad service, so so food and dishonest representation.  And we had been trying to get there for a long time.   At least it was cheap.\n\nUpdate:  We were contacted by the manager regarding the coupon not being honored.  They said it was only for the dinner service.  Problem is, the coupon did NOT state that.  This makes it false advertising and constitutes fraud in my book.  Its called \"bait and switch\" draw them in with a false ad.  That only makes me feel worse about this place, can I take the one star back?", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y58Qc8rI1AkljUITymJesg", "review_id": "kJ_ju6i868UGsUQ27SEBGA", "text": "Not the best but not the worst Chinese food.\n\nHad the Schezwan Shrimp for lunch. Egg drop soup was brought out promptly and the main course after two spoonfuls of the soup.\n\nSoup was nothing special. Egg roll almost flavorless and mushy. No ability to substitute Lo mein for rice. Better like rice. This IS a Chinese restaurant right? \n\nEverything came out on same plate. Cold salad next to hot entree next to hot rice. Most places serve these separately. Obviously a move to save servers work.\n\nIced tea was basically water. \n\nI didn't notice the menu advice until writing this. Maybe my experience would have been better? Probably the food but I doubt the service. Just a thought, have any of them been to an American restaurant where they give you BOTH menus?\n\nCheck was delivered halfway through meal. Thank you very much. You may go now.\n\nMeh", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OPStKHloEOVxcBtFgkzh2A", "review_id": "sL1cnQ9FbZEumka2TlahSA", "text": "Horrible experience.\n\nWe ordered 3 entrees. General Tsos, Chow Mein and the Warer boiled chicken.\n\nThe Tsos and Mein were decent at best. The other dish which was recommended as their favorite and is supposed to be spicy came out and it was god awful. It was Water boiled spicy beef.\n\nWe told the waitress it was unedible. It was barely spicy and had something in it that numbs your tongue and tasted like novacane. Our tongues were all numb.\n\nNo Offer to exchange it for something else. And certainly they were not about to remove it from the tab. \n\nBad customer service as far as I'm concerned. \n\nTip for the owners this is America, not China. Work on your customer service skills", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zgKN0jcNaNaY46xsDaxYTw", "review_id": "4VCdIEfcfIg8xhksVz7fSg", "text": "The closest thing you'll find to a Chinatown in these neck of the woods. The Shanghai style semi spicy fish filet and pork rice cake dishes reccomended by the peppy server/owner dude was delish! Shao lung bow was average at best.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XpuLmvrr-t6_uzl36EKCwA", "review_id": "h5zfoBhY3jm_bnZeSFpqZw", "text": "Been here alot love the food.Cummin beef and water boiled beef and jalape\u00f1o beef are my favorite the waiters don't know a lot of english my seem rude at time but I'm sure it's a language thing I remember one time I ordered and the waiter was no help had to ask for everything but I didn't mind because the food is worth it and when I was leaving I did not leave a TIP because I feel she didn't deserve it and the lady at the register saw I didn't leave a tip on my receipt and she goes to the table to see if I left a tip haha and she looks at me and says no TIP? Haha I was shocked I looked her right in the eye and said Yes No Tip!!!  haha she got mad and talked to the other Chinese lady in chineses probley talking shit haha but the food is worth it", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TbocGFNrRJm567iNpDRKSw", "review_id": "FI0XKXjl57zbdso6QlFeXg", "text": "Love the food here but the service is horrible! There doesn't seem to be any order in which section the waiters worked in. They rush us thru order.....and then u have to flag them down if u want anything else.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "YzNZNgpOy9tthDnczS_ajg", "review_id": "d7FCVpPMqdrRoFq-45n71A", "text": "So I'll admit, I actually thought Miu's in Tempe INVENTED this style of cuisine. I had never had it or even seen it anywhere besides there (probably because of that whole \"secret menu\" thing chinese restaurants like to do). So when I moved from the Tempe area a few months ago, not being a stones throw from Miu's was, quite honestly, the saddest part.\n\nWhen I found out the Szechwan Palace (Located about three blocks from where I used to live in Arcadia, BTW) also offered the spicy cucumbers, dan dan noodles, and spicy lamb ribs I had come to love, I was so excited to try it and PRAYED it would fill the void in my life that Miu's once filled.  Well, it didn't.\n\nThat's not to say it's not like 1000x better than any other \"Americanized\" Chinese restaurant out there (Also, it's hilarious that they have a an actual section of the menu called \"Americanized Chinese\"), but when comparing Apple to Apples (which I always do when it comes to restaurants like this) Miu's is a 5 and Szechwan is about a 3. Here's my deal (and i ordered my exact order):\n\n1) Spicy cucumbers were warm  One of the most delightful aspects of this dish is the cool temperature combined with the heat.  Warm cucumber are gross.\n\n2) Dan Dan noodles were standard. Much cheaper than Miu's though so that got them a star\n\n3) Spicy Lamb Ribs were a little weak. I get that I'm a white girl drinking pinot grigio, but a can handle my heat.  Please don't coddle me. \n\nBasically, if you need szechwan in the area, which I do, I'm glad they are here.  But if you are looking for top notch food, go to miu's.  If you're looking for top notch service, don't get chinese, because it sucks everywhere.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LI17PZdJ67frvVdCNJkvYQ", "review_id": "n1ygjcv6M9MAij5tgLng9g", "text": "My family has been coming here for years because it's one of the few authentic Chinese food places. It's always very good, and my personaly favorites are the dan dan noodles and the eggplant. They make it really spicy. I gave this place 4 stars because over the years the portion sizes of our favorite chicken dish has gotten smaller,and also the service is far short of top notch. But, if you like spicy authtentic szchwan food, I would definitley give this place a try. As for the review made by \"Arizona T.\" That \"numbing\" feeling is part of the traditional flavor of  Ma la, made by a (I think some pepper thingy) That is only found in Szchwan.... so don't come here if you're a phony! This place is best for real authentic Szechwan food.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mqp92kMeWVJIb6P03A62IQ", "review_id": "jYD7JajvIuLtoyt4z3JRlQ", "text": "I am a real Chinese, so this flavor is all I'm being looking for in Glendale...we ordered several \"signature\" dishes for schzuan style on the menu, and there are definitely ups and downs here:\n\nThe cold dishes taste really good. We ordered beef tripes, and they're delicious.\n\nWe also tried the kidney, love it! The chicken in hot wok, love it! The steamed whole tilapia, you HAVE TO try it!!! Super delicious!!!\n\nThe water-boiled series are a little bit turned down for me. The taste is weird and there should be way more vegetables in the soup. \n\nIn general, pretty good place to have some schzhuan style food.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oC1AwoBXfudgKxptjdEkKQ", "review_id": "SWBpTUiLs3ug041a8xbo0A", "text": "For the price at lunch I am not sure you can get much better.  The food is good to great.  The price is cheaper then Panda Express and it blows that out of the water.  I love the Sweet and Sour, and the Kung Pau.  They give you soup and a salad with your meal as well.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AR3_UnnfSq-Bc38lL9A-oA", "review_id": "v63X0p9mMdtqTm__Dfaj6w", "text": "Food was delicious but service was no good waitress was not good about coming and checking on us. We needed napkins and refills on our water. Would go back for food but service needs attention.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VRRVPKdVV8oq5_Z39vW23w", "review_id": "52NCYuD3zFoCsm1HiCBVTw", "text": "Went with an open mind to try something new and out of the ordinary. Ordered pig intestine stirfry but server talked me into boiled beef and fish. What a mistake!  Flavor was different but initially good. After a few mouths full I began to have a numbness in my lips and tongue. I left and was still charged for inedible food. My suggestion is to go to Panda Express. Terrible food and service to match.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jga116TEkHXu5hSUckN_EQ", "review_id": "e8p8qRdKReR58upmLfyeQA", "text": "Have been for lunch during the week several times and it was worth putting up with the consistently rude and horrible service for the quick and good and cheap food.     Went today for early Sunday dinner and will not go back.   Service was beyond horrible and food just OK at best.   Also too expensive for what you get.    I don't need to spend thirty dollars to be treated.rude.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uPGNizFcAXd_LEYs1oHLog", "review_id": "Vzkc7nBkmLBl0vlY21ncqw", "text": "The WORST EXPERIENCE EVER. Not only did they serve us EXTREMELY salty food - for all three dishes and one EXTREMELY SOUR- we had three people in our party, so it's not just my opinion- when we told them to try it, they said it suits out taste and refused to cancel the charge until after thirty minutes of disputing with them. WILL NEVER RETURN HERE. (Btw Chinese people at our table so they actually know what it's supposed to taste like)", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dn9DSDp9CYCRffmL1voq6g", "review_id": "Oryric5RbUteOTsxT2fdBg", "text": "Good food, decent priced lunch menu.  Definitely recommend!", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4DtBamDdmuYGozIHJN9cig", "review_id": "YjeFNCqiA6MP19Px50dqFg", "text": "If you are not up for the authentic-Chinese-with-eel-and-intestines-and-kidneys menu, do not eat here. Just don't.\n\nThis is the sort of Chinese restaurant that shows its contempt for Americanized Chinese food by cooking it badly (and very possibly by just dumping pre-fab food from Sysco into the wok, as my fried rice looked remarkably like the fried rice I'd bought in a bag at Winco last year).\n\nMy logic in trying an entr\u00e9e that wasn't wildly challenging was that $12.95 is a lot to risk on a complete unknown -- but if I tried something somewhat familiar and liked it, then I'd feel confidence in branching out into more challenging dishes next time, and could thus gradually expand my horizons. (This is after determining that genuine Chinese dishes I'd had elsewhere weren't available, possibly because my faves are not Szechwan. I did try. I rather wanted certain oyster or hot-pot dishes of yore.)\n\nNope. There are two customers in Szechwan Palace's world: those who know and love authentic Chinese food with ingredients that do not usually appear in American cooking, and those who are so dead to taste and cuisine that they will be happy with food-service diced veg in their fried rice. No middle ground will be offered.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GnoNz_oVlteja4q3Czpu_g", "review_id": "coCrtvC9su_f0-0JSSLfbA", "text": "My wife and I love, love, love this place!  Since discovering it a couple of months ago it has become a weekly treat.  The dumplings in chili oil, vegetable fried rice and hot and sour soup are our regular items, usually supplemented by one other dish.\n\nThe food is consistently great.  Service is very fast and efficient, but they don't dote on you like some fine dining places.\n\nHighly recommended!", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "V4dRqmyUjLcLBqJ8E_1aew", "review_id": "Oo6cTNVlG_apr2H2FwpIaw", "text": "Okay, people. There are NOT a lot of good Chinese restaurants in the state of Arizona. I know this because I have tried almost all of them in search of finding something equivalent to the restaurants in California.\n\nSzechwan Palace is the best place I have eaten at in this entire state so hooray for them!! I LOVE LOVE their pickled cabbage. It is ridiculous spicy and that just makes me extremely happy. You MUST get their Chinese menu (I think they have a different Chinese and American menu for people who are not used to eating traditional Chinese food). Their spicy cumin lamb is soo good. Actually, I've gotten a lot of dishes there and haven't really been disappointed by anything during dinnertime.\n\nWarning - during lunch, I think their lunch specials are only American-Chinese food which consists of orange chicken and broccoli beef which really does not represent how good the food is. Go for dinner and experience the real Chinese food :)", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c4tLlmvLkXPfRYE4cpGRxw", "review_id": "2nRNRCbCGScwUz__u0vcdQ", "text": "I ordered the general tsao's chicken. No finer has passed through these lips. Seriously.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RuMtxeNWM-AdCSPb-2AyWw", "review_id": "3OT4cnLmC3s2CBdCoyhL-g", "text": "best szechwan cuisine in this town. spicy and delicious.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hdGOqtk3Z9GModnuDkaD2w", "review_id": "bBrdJr3zFPx0MRQwHwd8OA", "text": "Amazing sichuan place...I used to be a regular when I was in Phoenix. They used to make the best Kung Pao Tofu... But this time, I wanted to go with my current favorite sichuan dish.. dan dan noodles. They were amazing but I shouldn't have ordered them for lunch... they were no way enough for me.\n\nAs always, the service was fast and the food was tasty. Really miss this place.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HL86ch20epS9o4jrRF0FWg", "review_id": "PE12HmGlDoQOddClbTTHMQ", "text": "I've eaten here twice in the last few weeks and both times were with friends from mainland China - Shanghai and Beijing.  Both of these friends proclaim the restaurant as very authentic and I agree, having visited China at least a dozen times.\n\nThe food is tasty - I've eaten boiled chicken, kung pao chicken, pork noodle soup, pork dumplings, vinegar cucumber and sauteed garlic green beans.  All delicious although I have a feeling I was eating a lot of calories.  \n\nSo if you desire authentic Chinese food such as you would get in Shanghai or Beijing, try this place.  It's in the Chinese Cultural Center.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YLKaJCQ88tg9GcpNwBdihA", "review_id": "2kVNwGqpq0HZCN1CHEb5mQ", "text": "This place has an obvious identity crisis. \n\nThey ARE an authentic Szechuan Chinese restaurant BUT have to serve Americanized Chinese food on the side. They make it awkwardly obvious they are not proud of that separating the menu between \"Authentic\" and \"Americanized\". It's like the 1970s and 80s all over again! I guess Phoenix doesn't have enough customers to appreciate Szechuan cuisine at it's finest. \n\nFood: \nMe: Mapo tofu \nLady: American or Chinese style? \nMe: .....?? *In my head* I'm freakin Chinese give me the Chinese one! \n\nMapo Tofu - I should have order the American one...what she was really asking is Cantonese or Szechuan. Cantonese is sweeter with a semi thick sauce. Szechuan version is soaked in hot oil which did not set well for my stomach and it is the knumbing version which makes you feel like crap if you're not use to it. \n\nSizzling rice soup - MSG soup with snow peas, baby corn, chicken and shrimp. Ok ok I should expect a dish like this to such, but my American side was craving this...don't judge me! \n\nService: \nLimited English staff. Chinese attitude. I Love it! But not after a long day at work. \n\nEnvironment: \nIt actually looks pretty nice in here. About 60% of their patrons are actually Chinese with limited English. \n\nPrice: \nWasn't expensive for the type of food served. Americanized menu is much cheaper. \n\nI would give this place another shot if I lived in the area.\n\nFood: 2\nService: 2\nEnvironment: 4\nPrice: 3", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fEaRrnOhI5ruSUvZpn993w", "review_id": "WgvMROLdZJTmwlsXZ-DEOQ", "text": "We  go to this restaurant fairly regularly as it is close to home. The food, generally, is really good. They have a 2-part menu: Chinese food for Chinese people and Chinese food for Americans.  We've ordered from both menus but definitely prefer the traditional selections. \nWhat's not good is the service. There are never enough servers, they tend to ignore you more than make sure everything is fine, and generally are not very friendly.  There was a new woman tonight who was actually pretty great, but only time will tell if tonight's experience was an anomaly.  \nThe place is good for a casual meal and for groups as they are often accommodated.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i2QqqRhuc20r27y_fx59KQ", "review_id": "KVo3Em_uheqJVuxDJxSYmQ", "text": "I have lived in Phoenix for about 18 months now.  My first six months I had plenty of chances to eat out.  The whole time I was looking for more authentic Chinese food.  Not the overly sweet sauces of americanized Chinese food, but edgier stuff.\n\nWhile living in the Netherlands (where Chinese food is even worse than Phoenix) we learned that good Chinese restaurants have two menus, one for the casual Chinese eater looking for a step up from Panda Express and Chinese buffets and one menu for the die hards, native Chinese food eaters.  Often these menus are not even in English (or Dutch as it were).\n\nWell, my looking in Phoenix has come to an end.  Szechwan Palance has such a menu.  Granted, theirs is not so seret, they share the same menu, but in different sections.\n\nI have been here twice and I have found the food to be quite good.  there are some edgier dishes that we have not braved yet (i.e. kidney, brains, intestines, odd seafood etc.) but the ones we have tried have been quite tasty.  \n\nDan Dan Noodle, simple and right on, small bowl, but rather cheap.\nChinese egglplant in spicy bean sauce - very good, ordered it twice, and I do not even like eggplant.\nBeef boiled soup - I have grown to love this dish over the last few years (starting in netherlands),  There are so many flavors and interesting items included.  We love to get rice with it to sop up as much juice as we can.  though we have been told by friends that broth is simply there to cook the meat and veggies, not to eat as a soup.\n\nWe have Chinese national friends and they all claim it is a great place for authentic Chinese Szechwan.  \n\nThe Service - many comment on the service - OK it is only so so.  Last time we were there they never even asked us if we wanted anything to drink.  Had to ask them to clear dishes etc.  Not really rude, just not what we are used to in restaurants.  I wont let this curtain our dinning there, I count it as part of the experience.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LI17PZdJ67frvVdCNJkvYQ", "review_id": "diWSf0id-2GgLBBBF-IQbA", "text": "After not coming here for a whole my family decided to give it another try, and we were definitely surprised! The dan dan noodles as usual were fantastic, and what I said earlier about portion sizes getting smaller was totally wrong when they brought out the chicken! Service, which had been lacking before was fantastic. Overall, I would definitely recommend as far as Szechuan places go around here", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lS1yBzrxGoYY-k2auRMAMA", "review_id": "cY4-FFZqxY0HEdH8upgOuQ", "text": "I occasionally crave Chinese food, but we're in Phoenix...which isn't as culturally diverse as one my think. However! I've been to the Chinese Cultural Center (COFCO) for festivals and shopping.  Szechwan Palace is situation in the foremost corner of the Center.  One can dine in or take out.  Most of the patrons were Asian, which is a good indication that the place serves authentic food.  Don't come with high expectations though, this is not a posh place, by no means.  But the food is delicious! I was able to get a respectable glass of Riesling too.  Service is seriously lacking. The waitresses are in no rush to serve.  I waited over 10 minutes after I was seated for someone to take my drink order. I gave the order for drink and appetizer at the same time. The appetizer came out ten minutes before the drink finally came.  I thought to myself, \"this is going to be a loooong evening...\"  The good food justifies the long waits. ...I guess.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QGVG138MUmimQbOQv_S2tg", "review_id": "anmew2y5UIzQOaEdmPsGoA", "text": "My favorite restaurant in Phoenix. Very nice foods and very quick cooking. Nice environment (inside and outside), and nice service. I would recommend this place to any friends visiting Phoenix.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DVqigFeLodiysUezvQRkGA", "review_id": "Jrn4anEj3F-oezP_PHLzIg", "text": "We decided to try something new and said we wouldn't order anything from the Americanized menu. The place is cute and environment was nice. As previous reviewers have said, the service is a bit lacking because there's only about 3-5 servers working. We ordered xiao long bao (dumplings with soup inside), water boiled pork, and intestine dry hot pot. the xiao long bao was really good and flavorful, those are always a nice treat. the water boiled pork has a literal tongue numbing effect and I just couldn't enjoy that dish with a numb tongue. I'm not sure what kinda spices but it was spicy and I like that this place can make some spicy, flavorful dishes. the intestines were good but there were so many peppers. overall, good place and we'll probably be back to order from the Americanized menu and stick with that.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2CK2n72EEMulS8YhsuwW8A", "review_id": "SI7KmiwwyuGSFzPBcQKWHQ", "text": "I've been travelling to Phoenix for the past 5 years.  Szechwan Palace is always on my list of restaurants to hit up during my stay.  I have often been the only Caucasian customer in the restaurant during a visit.  To me, this is a mark of a good Chinese joint.  This is not your run of the mill average Americanized Chinese food. \n\nYou can order from the American-Chinese menu or from the more authentic Chinese menu.  I've had items from both and all were great.  My favorite combination is the General Tso's (best I've ever had) and the steamed spicy pork dumplings.  \n\nGo there.  If you have a couple of extra minutes, drop in Super L Ranch Market, too.  They have some interesting items.", "business_id": "yQONzVpX-DEpGSuKMIov6A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5SLqeubMzxW7ifBwmqhH1A", "review_id": "DS622wSymRHaKl_7S8cKnA", "text": "Recently, I decided to make a roadtrip mini-adventure to Phoenix.  Wow, what a city.  It's beautiful and in the middle of HELL.  Paradise lost, one might say.\n\nI made my reservations to the Rodeway Inn Airport after consulting the internet for a place to stay.  I made a few considerations, such as brand name.  I've been a big fan of Clarion Brand hotels, since I've stayed at Comfort Inn and Suites in a variety of cities over the years.  I concluded my internet reservation the day before and decided this was in a great spot due to airport proximity and brand name.\n\nWhat...a...mistake...\n\nApparently, Phoenix is abnormal compared to many cities I've stayed in.  The airport is beautiful but the surrounding area is not.  The hotel chain has a great reputation, but this place was not beautiful. \n\nHere, let me explain!\n\nI arrived at 0500 (5am for y'all) in Phoenix.  My reservation was made, but apparently the Clarion website differs from their policy.  My room was given away since I hadn't checked in by 6am, even though the Clarion website has a Room Guarantee that says they'll hold the room until 7am the next day.  I had a bit of kick back from the onside employee that night.\n\nHotel is rather nasty. It's old.  It's dilapidated.  It was all locked up (more to follow on that).  It was grungy.  Not pleasant, nor reminiscent of the Clarion brand.\n\nRoom was freezing, and appeared sloppily put together.  Curtains were ill fitting, going over the window A/C Heater system and blowing.  Also, the heat didn't work too well, but that's neither here nor there.\n\nBelow the heater though, that's where the magic was found.  A used Trojan Magnum condom and wrapper.  Now THAT'S good times.\n\nApparently, this hotel, this area, this side of the airport is known to locals for the strip clubs, prostitution and drug dealers.  Yup.  It's all that.  \n\nNot gonna be staying here again.  Sorry Clarion.  You've lost me on this one.", "business_id": "GF95bWp-19I5YbNtr9VluQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "T9YQap5vl8r-tuMlIpEqQw", "review_id": "edgbPP5LvTfOb9F3_2qLZQ", "text": "And my streak of staying in quality hotels comes to a screeching halt.\n\nWhen I'm not vacationing and just need a room to crash in, I tend to be a utilitarian when it comes to hotels. I just need a clean place to sleep and shower and I'm pretty much satisfied. You'd think a hotel by the airport from a national brand would be a safe bet. But no.\n\nFor starters, the neighborhood is just disgusting, and I am not easily fazed by such things. Meth labs would count as urban gentrification. I went to check in on Foursquare and the first suggested location that popped up was PROSTITUTES - HOE STROLL.\n\nThe old building had a fresh coat of paint, so I maintained my optimism. We got into the room, which was spacious and mostly clean. Acceptably so, at least. It looked like it had been remodeled sometime recently, although the carpet had more cigarette burns than the arms of a working girl who can't make Daddy's quota.\n\nI was OK with mediocrity for $49 a night until I walked into the bathroom. The door was literally hanging off its hinges. And the window had been shattered. And there was a smear of feces on the wall.\n\nIf walls could talk, right? These would say GET THE POOP OFF ME.\n\nI was thinking two stars at first, but then overnight, I could barely sleep because the paper-thin walls let in every sound from the whole unsavory neighborhood, from the hookers pretending to enjoy their work, from the drug dealers outside, from what sounded like feral cats in heat.\n\nWe got the hell out of there as soon as we woke up and drove around Phoenix randomly all morning rather than spend another minute in the room.\n\nJust awful.", "business_id": "GF95bWp-19I5YbNtr9VluQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hG7tKFN-REC22Zm48IP-0A", "review_id": "Yw1_-Bnbamhm_IWLK3LoGg", "text": "Me: I don't know man, this neighborhood doesn't look so great.\nJay: We're getting close to the airport, so it should get better. We're close to the hotel.\nMe: There it is there - Rodeway Inn.\n(Long silence as we pull into the parking lot of a super sketchy ghetto motel)\nMe: Nice Jay.\nJay: It got 4 stars on Trip Advisor!\nMe: Did you check Yelp?\nJay: No ...\n\nLesson learned, eh Jay?\n\nSince we shared the same room, there's no need to repeat his review. He mostly covered it. A couple of things he missed though. First, the room smelled faintly of dead hooker upon arrival. Thankfully, there was no dead hooker in the bathtub ... this time. But there was a pigeon outside the cracked bathroom window. \n\nSecondly, they had a CRT television. Really? Really? HDTV's are so cheap these days ... there is no excuse for ANY hotel having a CRT set. I didn't think those things even worked anymore. And I didn't turn it on to find out. \n\nStill, I gave it 2-starts to his one because while Jay was up all night due to the paper thin walls, I took a triple dose of melatonin to escape the misery of this wretched room and PTFO'd. (Although I did hear the cat once ... I guess we know what happened to that pigeon)\n\nAnd there were some bright spots. Outside of the carpet stains and obligatory pinhole burns in the comforter, the room was pretty clean. (Either I missed the poop on the bathroom wall, or just figured Jay was leaving his mark) The bed was fine. And the front desk service was polite. (Oddly, the had a pool table in the \"lobby\".)\n\nStill, avoid this one like the plague. Actually, I would avoid this entire area of Phoenix, or you may very well end up with some type of infectious disease.", "business_id": "GF95bWp-19I5YbNtr9VluQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "oa9TyCJBLCC3NkRSE1NPIw", "text": "Canton Wong 3 has the best delivery Chinese food I have ever had.\n\nI have had the family bean curd, ma po tofu, egg fried rice, veggie chow mein and the veggie egg rolls.\n\nThey have never messed up my order, normally take about 45 minutes, and the drivers are always nice.\n\nThey take CC over the phone and they ask for your ID when you get there to make sure its your card. Good fraud protection :)\n\nThey leave you with coupons, and the food is already reasonably priced.\n\nOnly complaint is they are closed Monday and I think they close at 9, so if I want late night eats I have to go somewhere else.", "business_id": "9tefv6uPxoHhp_OlQQJVXA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 19, "useful": 18, "cool": 14}, "user_id": "sEWeeq41k4ohBz4jS_iGRw", "review_id": "v_VDY9Yhi47enlZDlLQqOg", "text": "Four stars with a caveat, DO NOT ACTUALLY GO TO THE RESTURAUNT,---ONLY ORDER BY PHONE!  \n\nInside is way nasty, it's old, kinda dirty, with an old man sleeping in a chair in the next room, etc. etc.\n\nFood was very fresh, full of vegetables and the chicken and shrimp were both better than PF Changs, IMHO.  I'll order by phone next time and forget that I ever went inside that place.", "business_id": "9tefv6uPxoHhp_OlQQJVXA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "rnUsWuzJndMoSy28RbPMMQ", "review_id": "r7eKE9Ut8qlfGxAbd5CRkA", "text": "Sorry Mr. Matthew But i had to go inside to order. And i agree with you on the Nastyness. Didnt see the old man there sleeping but it was a mess in there. \nBut they make up for the great tasty food. I got the Sweet and Sour chicken dinner combination. With that i got a WonTon soup and some BBQ pork ribs, all was tasty and good. I got a menu to go so ill be ordering delivery next time and it will be soon. Ill be trying out some of their other items too. \nBy the way there is a .30 cent charge if you use your credit or debit. \n\nChing cho min cha. LOL", "business_id": "9tefv6uPxoHhp_OlQQJVXA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9dk8ehoNV5tnuMfS8IefEQ", "review_id": "r7HeXM17c-5aBjsO2FUJyg", "text": "there food is aalways fresh i have been comming here since i can remember they have  just gotten new managers and everything seems awesome the price range is awesome thier redoing the inside great thieft protection the best food better than pei wei", "business_id": "9tefv6uPxoHhp_OlQQJVXA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yy8vNTtESId44OcGyaVnbw", "review_id": "0eMuStbAf_cDk4HG-3QgdQ", "text": "Two stars is generous considering what was delivered tonight. I have had worse, but not often. The food was sub-standard by any evaluation, and almost an hour late to boot. The Kung Pao shrimp was wimpy. Likewise the Chicken in Garlic Sauce, contaminated with green bell peppers that we specifically requested be omitted. Seldom have I tasted blander Chinese food. The cook on duty tonight was simply incompetent.\n\nSupposedly they're \"under new management.\" This is probably a BAD thing.\n\nTo be fair, I grew up with very good Hunan & Yunan style Chinese food. I am spoiled. I do know the differences among good, mediocre, and lousy. To call this mediocre is generous.", "business_id": "9tefv6uPxoHhp_OlQQJVXA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DIhxgLhiWH9nBqnnSBDeFQ", "review_id": "xFFz7hiCOv5EJFteuLZGTQ", "text": "Very disappointed! Ordered delivery, food was cold and bland.  Worst general TSO chicken ever tasted.", "business_id": "9tefv6uPxoHhp_OlQQJVXA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qlBipIXCOkNERf0IOd-gGQ", "review_id": "NzAwTtvn0pmD6A33k92cTw", "text": "I tried to order to go from this place. The phone rang and rang and rang, when someone finally did pick up they put me on hold until the line disconnected. I called back and had the exact same thing happen. We figured they were just busy and decided to drive there to get to go. There was only ONE car in the parking lot. And the place looked like a total dump, like cockroaches in the kitchen dump. \n\nForget this place. There is no excuse for not taking a phone order when there is no one in your restaurant.", "business_id": "9tefv6uPxoHhp_OlQQJVXA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0q1cRMrvUnjLfleIndWegg", "review_id": "jOsOLiFvQRi03YWbvSVxZw", "text": "I'd have to say this place is mediocre at best. Sesame chicken, kung pao chicken, and egg fried rice... I give all 2 stars, mostly because they really didn't have much flavor. Honestly it was probably the worst sesame chicken I've ever had but it was edible with some doctoring up. It was also pretty over priced for the quality. The 3rd star is just because they deliver, that's always a plus.", "business_id": "9tefv6uPxoHhp_OlQQJVXA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hac8HebtWiR0H2WmPg9AOg", "review_id": "HbF_4udm11EG5TTWsQqWvw", "text": "This is a must read! Ok, food was actually good, but one star for one of the worst customer service experiences I have ever had.  I read all the yelp reviews and wanted to give this place a chance, so I did and won't do it again. Please, please, please don't go here. I called in an order to pick up, the guy couldn't understand me and said 5-7 minutes. Drove over there, clarified my order (which he had wrong) and waited. Apparently they were short staffed so the \"waitress\" was doing a delivery. After waiting 10-15 more minutes I gave him a credit card, he said he didn't know how to work the machine, so I patiently waited for the \"waitress\" aka delivery lady to come back.   This is where it gets good, she charges me a wrong amount, less, but I didn't notice and just wanted to get out of there. So I generously tip them out of guilt and then get a call from them asking for my credit card because she didn't charge me for everything. I explained I wasn't driving back there, she asked for my CC over the phone and refused. I felt their service was horrible and it was their mistake. Had I not wasted 20+ minutes there (as my food got cold) I would have not been so stubborn. Bottom line- don't do it! Money is too precious to waste on places like this.", "business_id": "9tefv6uPxoHhp_OlQQJVXA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u-IdKmC7u9AFlypEPi_16g", "review_id": "Waqj1J-c-d8vqCbFkjjMQA", "text": "OMG!!! this place is horrible do not ever i repeat EVER!!! order from here...reason::: i ordered sesame chicken and pork fried rice i might has well have went to Fry's up the street and got it frozen and cooked it myself really Canton the economy is bad but C'mon now you can atleast import it from china", "business_id": "9tefv6uPxoHhp_OlQQJVXA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1uZCFWLBL265fANNeerK5Q", "review_id": "QGBEqyewsg_OW-aSxFiLBQ", "text": "I think they've gone out of business, phones turned off and website is down for the past week, When they were open they were good at what they did, cheap Americanized fast food Chinese delivery. I'm sad, and now looking for another dive Chinese place that delivers to Arcadia......", "business_id": "9tefv6uPxoHhp_OlQQJVXA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "6HM9xEAAEp5eQK0DrLmDUw", "text": "Can I give more than five stars for something? If something deserves to be rewarded with six or more stars, it is the ability to get a hot dog and a soda for $1.61, after tax.\n\nThe corporation itself is commendable for quite a few reasons. They say that cashiers get paid $40k/ year plus benefits, which is nothing to shake a stick at. \n\nIt takes a small amount of consumer awareness to know what you can and cannot consume in the time before that product expires. Once you can effectively guage those habits, you're off and running and ready to reap the benefits. \n\nYou won't find cheaper booze in large quantities, or slices of pizza for under two bucks. The costs of membership are justified within the first month of shopping here, or atleast they were in my experience. \n\nI strongly recommend dropping by on weekends and sampling some of their newest goodies at one of the many free sample stands.", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "dPMiRYh9sjUm5rEqRg3OgA", "text": "Yea, I've spent too much time here.  But it was all time well spent.  I worked right in the area for years so there were many Costco Lunches, and I have to say - it alone was worth my membership.  BUT - I bought SO much more of course!  \n\nWhile this is actually one of the smaller Costco locations, they hold their own in maintaining a good variety of regular stock and keeping some good \"limited time offer\" products going too.  Heck, I bought my pool table during one of those - and I've still never found a deal anywhere near that price.  This is totally our default location for Hams and Turkeys for the holidays.  We tried to get it all at Fry's last year and I'm telling you there was a huge difference in the quality!! \n\nThe biggest bonus here is how this shopping plaza provides such one stop shopping.  Fry's on one side, Target in the middle, Costco - with a newly added gas station - on the other side.  If you need it - it's most likely here.", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 5, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "zHH2Iz49wCZYYDLBTv0YOg", "review_id": "b9AYjhZTzfXgrefWTJ_89g", "text": "As I'm leaving work this afternoon I say, \"Shit\" when I remember have to buy dog food on my way home. Been putting it off for a few days now, but when I fed her this morning, that was it, last cup. So my curious co-worker says, \"What?\" So I tell her, \"Gotta go to Costco.\" And she says, \"Why shit? That's fun.\" And I realize, my co-worker is as wise as she is curious. Because it is fun. I love going to Costco. Where else can you buy cans of peanut butter that are larger than your head, twelve-packs of relish and blocks of cheese that will you last you the rest of your life? You can't beat the prices or the ever changing selection. But the best part? The samples (weekends, mostly). Some Saturdays, that's my lunch - walking from free sample station to free sample station. They've got all kinds of stuff: cookies, crackers, vitamin water, energy bars, you name it. Enough to fill you up, fo' shizzle! Hey - I finally worked \"fo' shizzle\" into one of my reviews. Sweet.", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Ak2jlINPRk9dWWazWUW2hA", "review_id": "cCG4NAPth_KDXXZ0Rl-6hQ", "text": "Am I the only person that CONSTANTLY gets static electric shocks at Costco???\n\nCostco is pretty much the same where ever you go in the valley.\n\nWhere are the vegetarian options??  Thats nice you can get a 20 pack of Italian sausages, but where is the multi-pack of tofu??", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "PoQOIZc2q5nud7uVz_jdjw", "review_id": "PnDQOjjBWqNTcwKaQpcIQg", "text": "I don't care if Costco signals the general decline of humanity - I love it. It's a huge chain and I love it and regularly spend hours there strolling the aisles, tasting the samples, calculating the per item cost/value ratios. Okay I guess that's no surprise coming from the President of the Grocery Store Fan Club. \n\nI've not been to other Costcos in Arizona, but this is the first time I've seen one with a gas station. Yay! I don't mind saving a few cents off each gallon especially now when gas prices yo-yo faster than the stock market. Costco is THE place to go when you are setting up a home for the first time. I would know. I got everything from laundry detergent, books, food, camisoles and even a patio set here. \n\nAnd though navigating the parking lot on a Saturday is akin to wading through the fourth ring of hell, you can basically eat a free meal with the absurd amount of samples being handed out. One saturday I had lox on bagels, guacamole and tortilla chips, snack mix, pasta with an artichoke alfredo sauce and angelfood cake topped with whipped cream and a strawberry. yay! I've heard their churros are also yummy but have never eaten at the little cafe. clearly there's no need to.", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fpCiYnXz0MMx3XVkO-c4Zg", "review_id": "eQ1yS3TiIOSDdFXSmQ3GyA", "text": "When I die, I hope I go to the big costco in the sky....", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vhAn390OgR1H4DwacJdc7w", "review_id": "uynFMWo0SokxQwyJxRWB_A", "text": "If you don't like costco, you have serious issues.\n\nFirst of all, what I love about costco is that their products are so across-the-board good that I don't even care how much it costs.  But it is a pretty inexpensive place to go, particularly if you buy in bulk.  If you were to talk to Dallas G., he would tell you that costco pizza is the best thing in the whole world.  I wouldn't go that far but I would say that it's delightful.  Other things you can eat from there:\n\nrotisserie chicken--still the best I've found\nfrench feta cheese--creamy and delicious\ntheir kirkland whole grain bread--no hf corn syrup and 5g of fiber per slice\nall of the meals in the back that you just throw in the oven\ntheir pecans\ntheir strawberries\ntheir wines\ntheir kirkland vodka\ntheir buttercream cakes OMG\ntheir big ass bags of mexican cheese blends\netc., etc.\n\nBut I want to point one thing out: the very best thing at costco is the steak.  Whether it's the 6-7 lb beef tenderloin (the least attractive piece of meat you'll ever cook), the 4 pack of filets mignons, or the four pack of ribeyes, I truly mean that this is the best steak you will find in the city.  You just have to grill it yourself.\n\nAnd don't be a philistine.  Medium rare, tops.", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7GAjxEA-OscXgPt7YFgkBw", "review_id": "ndlfmgS0TNEhrUlPpbHiXQ", "text": "I am a fan. But I would like to be more of a fan, and so I am here harping on the two problems I have with CC. One is the parking mentioned by other reviewers and the other is the bad service at the food court. I don't mean the samples handed out on almost every aisle and the hassle of the lines as stereotypical fat people line up like hippos at a rotten carcass to 'just try a sample'. I mean the little restaurant inside the store where the hippos line up to drown their peptides in sugar and grease. The food at any CC is outstanding fast food at an unbelievably good price. The pizza is fresh and really tasty and only 9.99 for a whole pie, the soft-serve yogurt is a huge portion in a plastic cup for 1.49. The hotdogs are terrific. Everything else is good and cheap too. There are no problems with the food quality and price. It's the service. The service is indifferent and inconsistent. Somedays it's ok to order pizza to be picked up later for a party, and somedays it is not ok and the workers will claim that it is not a service and never has been. Liars. Fat liars. I actually typed lairs by accident which works too. I'm done with this review due to boredom. I just can't stand it when a great business carelessly regresses to the mean. Brave the parking and the neutral service because when you need a good hotdog/pizza/frozen yogurt, it's a great spot.", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "UoBfwbXaixelZBghbJ2cSg", "review_id": "0c4dQE3bPgSV527WlTDkRQ", "text": "Despite my penchant for $1000 handbags, I am a cheap bastard.\n\nI endure the chaos, misery, and dregs of humanity snarfing samples like pigs at the trough that populate Costco for cheap gas, paper towels, toilet paper, Kirkland ibuprofen, toothpaste, and tequila, and more. The thought of wasting cash by paying retail on stupid shit like Ziploc baggies is horrifying.\n\nThis particular location is a little ghetto, but not as much so as the one at Christown (my choice of absolute last resort). I recently got new tires here -- you order them online, and then the tires get shipped to the location you want, and then you just show up and they install them at no extra charge. Now, the bummer was that they don't take appointments for this, but if you plan accordingly you can just walk down to Target, and/or slowly consume a delicious strawberry frozen yogurt sundae from the Costco snack bar outside with a good book.\n\nAnd their house pizza at the snack bar? Killer. There was a stupid Chuck-e-cheese type place back in Chicago my parents used to take me to when I was a kid, and I swear this pizza is identical, so maybe my fondness for it is rooted in nostalgia. I don't care. It is scrumptious.", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VJIwFsZ7-udXymDm2inE0Q", "review_id": "D1kgZXj2_fxGueRvXfsIBw", "text": "im not sure if this is the costco i bought paco at or  not. all i know is we went to one costco earlier in the day that did not have paco (new toshiba 499 dollar laptop) (but only mine is paco).   then we went to this costco later. if this helps you guys to figure out which costco it is, here is all i know: \n\n1. the first paco-less costco did not have kosher hot dogs, the one that did have paco did have kosher hot dogs.\n2. the irony in this is that apparently the paco costco that DOES have kosher hot dogs is in the goyshe neighborhood where while the paco- less costco is where all the jews go but cannot eat kosher (most of us eat bacon twice daily so i dont really get the kosher thing) (but i had to hear about the irony of this from my mother 8 times that day)\n\nAnyways, here is the deal. costco rocks. i dont like the requirement to join, but they give to lefty causes, so im a fan. if you know what computer you want, and they happen to have it, this is the place to get it. here is why:\nA. you get a free 2 year warranty\nB. you get a third year FREE if you charge computer on an american express\nC. it is cheaper than best buy or other places.\nD. you can also get amazing white fish salad immediately after purchase.\n\nSo far, I have the healthiest most functional relationship with Paco than I have had with any to date", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "K_gNqlirV0kppqCGnfGiOQ", "review_id": "_knQuyqLHVIBPshF8QXqUQ", "text": "This Costco is the location I frequent most since I moved to the neighborhood three years ago. Admittedly, it is not the prettiest-looking store in the best neighborhood, but it is conveniently located, clean, and has a bonus gas station, pharmacy, optical/hearing centers, and tire service center.\n\nSince the parking has been addressed in other reviews, I'll add my $.02:  Most parking lots are positioned perpendicular to their corresponding store. While Costco's lot design is terrible, the standard corner entryway they employ works well here. Wrapping the parking lot around a corner of the building effectively extends the parking to two sides of the building rather than one. This creates more spaces near the entry/exit. In August when I have purchased perishables, I am appreciative of this.\n\nMy various customer service dealings over the past few years have all been positive experiences that left me feeling good about my loyalty to Costco and the Kirkland brand. Associates quickly handle returns without hassle, I am usually able to find an associate on the floor if I have a question, and it appears this particular location employs individuals on the long-term as familiar faces regularly greet me.\n\nWhere quality is concerned, I shop with confidence at Costco. The offerings go way beyond the trusted brands and I value the ability to sample food items before buying. The Kirkland house brand never disappoints and I swear their flowers last longer than any other florists' bouquet!", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "vn3lecMsL3kXVe-7hg3gLg", "review_id": "Rf4WRJKGR6tGbiik8-609Q", "text": "I'm a Costco junkie!\n\nThis location is very close to my house, so we go here all the time. Maybe a little too often...\n\nBut since it's so close, it's nice to check out the new inventory that they're getting all the time. I like to look at all the Big Screen TV's... patiently saving and waiting for the one I'm gonna buy someday. (I seem to only watch reality shows though..ha!)\n\nI also like to check out their book section - - to see what new non-fiction finds they have here. Plus everybody always goes to Costco for the samples. Sometimes they have some really good stuff on sample. And it does work... we do buy the sampled stuff every once and a while. \n\nThis location also has the Pharmacy section, Optical, and of course gasoline. We pretty much ONLY buy our gasoline here. I've calculated it's anywhere from 15c to 20c cheaper than other gas stations nearby. \n\nAnd the Pharmacy dept - - love that I can buy items here with my HSA card, but you have to use that card when purchasing back in that department. \n\nStaff is always friendly... \n\nRegarding parking, I never seem to have a problem. I park on the north side or sometimes I ride my bike. (They do have a couple places in front where you can lock up your bike.)", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eVq6OT3R-nRnZDfmtX9aOQ", "review_id": "pQ3F6SS1a21unQWHrWyQQQ", "text": "The location isn't far from where I live... I'm between a couple of locations but prefer this one.  Everyone talks about the parking, etc. but I tend to try and shop when others don't in order to avoid that whole situation.  If you can make it on a week day (especially mid-day) or earlier on the weekends it's really not that bad.  The gas station is great!  I honestly have never had to wait more than a couple of minutes to get to the pump and the prices are what you'd expect of Costco.\n\nCustomer service wise, they aren't that great - but it's a warehouse and honestly, I'm just trying to get in and out of there and never really peruse much.  The produce is fresh and it's a great place to pick up the necessities you don't mind buying in bulk.  Since I'm single and live alone I tend to drift a lot more towards things such as cleaning items and toiletries as well as other items I frequently use such as batteries, spinach or non-perishables like pasta.  Frozen items are great as well and I gravitate toward the fruit to make smoothies.  Their return policy is unparalleled and their book section is nice.  I love indulging in a cookbook every once in a while when I go in!\n\nThis location does have a pharmacy, food court, optical department, and tire service center but I have yet to utilize those services.  I am a fan of the place and will surely keep up my membership there.", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 3, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "GrSixRnGIxNUJ1Cn5DNX9A", "review_id": "HiITNnzqew9V1NGvBrvqgw", "text": "I go there primarily for the hot dogs.  Well, the hot dogs and the really great deals.  \n\nLong live American Consumerism!", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "hjJPKQ1Ah91h3fVbc8GsOg", "review_id": "Gogebw9s3TMW-5BrQnfenA", "text": "Probably, my favorite place to run errands.  The essentials: GASOLINE, EGGS, BREAD, NAKED JUICE, BOTTLED WATER, PB&J, ALUMINUM FOIL, SHAMPOO, LOTION, CONTACT SOLUTIONS.\n\nBesides that, I always enjoy the food samples that I try but never buy.  \nThe electronics section is always nice to walk through.\n\nWord to the wise, never ever buy frozen boxes or freezer food that you think might taste good! 90% of the time, it never is!\n\nOf course, how can you not like the cheap pizza, hot dog, and churro?! My new favorite is their most recent addition, the Carne Asada bake!\n\nFor $50 annual membership, I'm not complaining too much as long as I get my free samples!", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "z1c8uQv7tfgrP4-sVggbTA", "review_id": "deYhr5Exsos6ViOT_z-AUw", "text": "So, I have a thing against Costco, which is why I only gave it 3 stars. Once, an entrance greeter told me I wasn't allowed to wear my earphones inside the warehouse. Really? Are you kidding me? She literally would not let me enter until I took them off. How am I supposed to listen to The Instance if i can't wear my earphones. Seriously!\n\nMy four-year-old's love of the Costco Food Court, however, redeems Costco a bit. He loves their hot dogs, and laughs every time he sees the poster of the giant hot dog.\n\nAlso, Costco is directly responsible for the fact that I am now full of anti-oxidents. Every month I make sure I have stocked up on soy milk, pomegranate juice, frozen fruit, and frozen berries. I try to make myself a smoothie before work every day, which would be easier if I didn't have to start at such an ungodly hour (7:30am).", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "e5YZvlSRknGmROE209SF3Q", "review_id": "gBwZ-D70fD3N1HofAky2Fg", "text": "I have a love/hate relationship with Costco. I love to support local businesses, but this is one of a couple of exceptions I make.  It seems they treat their employees fairly as most of the employees at this store seem to have been there for years if not a decade. One thing that gives me comfort in my purchasing is they have a terrific return policy and take about anything back.", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bvOHf9JW8-mcWvJ74ZPITg", "review_id": "0k9x5vhkwfzKD3TDC79QcQ", "text": "This Costco is the best. Its never super busy even on weekend mornings. Parking isnt a nightmare ever! There are cute boys who work there all over the place, and VERY helpful :)", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8U6I0GuBasZa9rapy2H-8A", "review_id": "g7cIzVPaTrlapXgtRG4ygw", "text": "This review is for the wireless booth in the store.\n\nHeard purchasing a phone here vs. through my service provider is cheaper and you get some extras like a case and a car charger. This is true, I believe I saved around $50 on the phone.\n\nThe complimentary case was cheap and I threw it in the trash. The car charger will definitely be useful.\n\nThe guys working the booth are very nice, helpful,and PATIENT. I witnessed them dealing with several non savvy wireless customers.\n\nWhy I won't buy here again...the supervisor running.the booth transferred my contacts over only after I asked him to do so. Then he transferred them over in some round about way so I had to accept all of my contacts 1 by 1, going through a menu page each time. After a couple of days I noticed some of my contacts didn't make it through the transfer. So to the Verizon store I go.to get the job done right. Plus at the Verizon store they go above and beyond explaining the basics of your phone before you leave. \n\nI also had to wait a few days to get my phone. It was more than the 2 day delivery that they advertise. However this didn't bother me especially since I just saved some dough. The fact that I had to go back to the store to activate my phone didn't bother me either. The unefficient transferring of my contacts and no regard to explain anything about my phone did bother me.\n\nLesson learned, pay the extra money and get everything done the same day, and go home happy and complete.", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 11, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "K8J3hp4RTWVyWge3W1ndIQ", "text": "I've been to this Costco numerous times, and I've always had pleasant experiences, but today I had even more fun than usual... \n\nI wanted to stock up on a few things before this baby arrives, so my friend Cindy C agreed to join me for a Costco run.  When we walked in, I noticed they had electronic carts outside... being almost nine months pregnant and told to stay off my feet as much as possible from my doctor, I decided to do my shopping with one of these.  Cindy was a trooper and walked alongside me.  We went up and down almost every aisle and loaded the cart with all kinds of fun products from lotion, toothbrushes, and soap to toilet paper, paper towels, yogurt, trail mix, fruit sorbet, fresh salmon, and frozen burritos.\n\nAs a bonus, Cindy pulled the car around and a super friendly employee by the name of \"Greg\" helped us unload the cart and put everything in the car... and when we went to tip him, he said he wasn't allowed to accept tips.  \n\nCostco may have ridiculously large quantities and it may be a crazy huge chain, but the prices cannot be beat and it's always an adventure to see what you can find there.  The return policy is pretty amazing too, or so my mother-in-law says. Thanks for making my day, Costco.  I am sure I'll be back soon... I have a feeling I may need to stock up on diapers and wipes at some point in the near future!", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XXVfsLunIiz3xDeK17aHFQ", "review_id": "EbVdQs7kbok2u4b2qSToEQ", "text": "Irked by the fact that showing my Costco card to the people at the exit when I am only there to get pizza is forbidden.  Um, never had this problem at any other Costco. I showed the lady my card and she tells me I have to go to the other side and show my card to the other lady. UHH does she have a special card scanner at the entrance? NOPE. She is just a worker standing by the door like you. I know it's not a big deal to walk around the counters to get to the food court, but stupidity and a lack of common sense really annoy me.", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8LAf67lQTjtsS98E55MYrg", "review_id": "sZOLNZP9_yyJWD4_GNk9lw", "text": "Not always the best price and often over crowded but still like Costco. My biggest complaint is that they are in bed with the sleazy company American Express. I so wish they would break that tie then I would give them 5 stars.", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9SZBVZ-mxebOVa1BlWFtWw", "review_id": "L2QTqM-qDEVGhru_maDWag", "text": "Costco - Oh how I love and loathe you at the same darn time.  \"It's not a habit, it's cool...I feel alive.  I'm not an addict (maybe that's a lie).\"\n\n\nSamples.  Weekends.  Nuf said on that. \n\nI could seriously go in with only needing a few items, YET, somehow manage to rack up a $$$ bill.  \n\nCostco, why must you sell such wonderful things like Famous Dave's pickle chips and Fiber 1 bars...which then morphs a monster  - ColdStone coupons, candy, tostitos black bean chips, shredded cheese, chickens, steaks (NY and sirloin), Kirkland ibuprofen, a new coffee maker.....Stoppppppppppppppp The Insanity!!\n\nOne gripe - I wish they took credit cards, other than Amex.  While I don't mind paying with my check card, I'd rather earn $1-1pt rewards using my credit card than $3-1pt rewards.", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HnBgEYHsGQaL5Q1p-fIefA", "review_id": "K1-wmYeZ_imGGRQsUcb29w", "text": "How can you not like Costco. Try going around noon on the weekends. At that time, there are so many samples to try you wont even need lunch. Beware of buying stuff you do not need. It's so easy to say, \"WOW, that's a great deal,\" (in the cart). Fortunately Costco has a fantastic return policy, better then any around.", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f5DSsK2w-b0xQVyz8lZACw", "review_id": "QmOtaS4pMd1XB0bq7nJDkA", "text": "It's Costco in Scottsdale. What can you say. Nice selection, fast check outs and a hell of a booze section.", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nGvxLe5jdJGbxTYt9XjScw", "review_id": "nlbuMtSianF-3ru_IH7Rgg", "text": "Costco is the Shiznit. They have everything and not to mention the fact that their generic brand (kirkland) is the best of any generic. They have great food and a Super cheap food court (that only takes cash). You cannot beat Costco. Only reason it's not 5 stars is because the Chandler location is nicer.", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LdhwY7eudLlx1KFQQe9GwA", "review_id": "EOrUEIvcP-0fnFRSxcGqiQ", "text": "\"Hey, honey...Do we need 614 pounds of pickles? They're a good price...\"\n\nThis is a common conversation you'll overhear while shopping at Costco. It's a wonderful place. \n\nIn just two hours I can get an eye exam, eat a hot dog, buy things I don't need in mass quantities, have a custom cake made, purchase a car (and new tires and fill it up with gas) and plan a vacation.\n\nFor anyone who's never been, I'm not kidding about any of the above. $55 annually buys you access to a world you've never seen. I remember going to Coscto with my parents as a kid. Back then, there was a hot dog cart out front, and they didn't offer anything inside other than bulk food and a few odds and ends. \n\nNow you walk in and it's sensory overload. There are 350 TVs, samples everywhere, and it takes a long time to walk around and see everything. It's a good way to burn off the hot dog you're guaranteed to eat, so you can still fit into the jeans your guaranteed to buy (you know, because they're such a good price).\n\nAlso, if you buy too much for a regular cart, you can shop with a pallet cart. It's the ultimate bad ass move to shop with one of those. I haven't graduated to that level yet... \n\nCostco is an experience, for sure. And I love it.", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "J3I2NClEbD1Xr8lOdjxlqQ", "review_id": "zXHiNqxYPkx_12dZbAPfcw", "text": "Costco is, well, Costco.  I haven't been to one I do not like.  I'm sure that I'm responsible for a good percentage of their revenue every year, as this place is where I spend a good sum of money.  One of the great things about Costco is their pricing policies - they are not gonna gouge you, from the gas pumps to the glasses, you can get name-brand quality items at decent prices.\n\nI've tried comparing them to big-box retailers that try to compete, and unless the big-box is running a loss-leader, Costco always comes out on top.\n\nParking at this location is decent, there are some trees in the lot which provide premium parking - if you can get a shady spot, but otherwise the lot is big and logically arranged.  It's a bit of a hassle getting in and out of the the gas station area, but the always lower pump prices make it worth it.\n\nThe staff here are always helpful and will look up items you could not find, the optomotrist is a great and funny guy with an easy-going style and the eyeglass department is staffed with knowledgable and helpful people.\n\nI have one tip about shopping at Costco, if you see something you like, buy it before it runs out because some items may not return.  I've passed up some great deals this way, and regretted it much later.\n\nOh, wait, a second tip.  If you are in a hurry, don't shop here around lunchtime on the weekends - especially Sunday, as it's a zoo.", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M9cZwNoSKQDUVwO0R8UwIA", "review_id": "bF7MTNRX-VrhLx6sfAv0bA", "text": "My main review is for the Photo department which I obviously work a lot with.   The photo staff remains in place for years....which I LOVE.  They all know me....know my quirks....and jump through hoops to make sure I'm happy (which I always am).  Can't say enough good things about them.  And the stuff that they can do (poster, capture old VHS to DVD) expands every year.", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bkpo2iZBMV5w_UCRAjWE1Q", "review_id": "y1bhiigp_hij_jC3Q6Ccow", "text": "This Costco location has the best Tire Center I've ever visited. The check-in/check-out process was efficient and the wait-time quote was right on.", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e_raEH6Y6fdS20UWGpZ5Nw", "review_id": "CtUvgcNszYvVILZh88ZIOA", "text": "My neighborhood Costco.  Regularly quite busy but plenty of parking, so you always find a spot somewhere.  You can find great deals on bulk items (though the rawhide I used to get for my dog isn't there anymore).  If you get there right when it opens the wait in lines isn't bad.  And it can be fairly easy to run in and grab just one or two items, which is what I almost always do.\n\nThe member gas station has been our favourite aspect and the main reason we got a membership.  We never fill up anywhere else.  Generally about 5 cents less than others nearby.", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UxqUq_Gq9XfPXbdzUcVhng", "review_id": "ej1EC5JM779WtyWOQ4pbbw", "text": "Those who know me on Facebook know I love Costco. From tires to the pharmacy, the bakery, the optician (thanks Dr.s Ryan and Huang - I can see now) I love Costco for the variety and value it offers. I shop at the original \"Price CLub on Morena in San Diego and also the Arcadia location in Phoenix. Both rock. I see the same people all the time who are helpful and friendly. Most would never be able to spot the store manager at the Arcadia store because more often than not you will see him stocking shelves. You just have to know that's the boss. That fits with my idea of management. When the boss is that hands-on, he's interfacing with customers and employees and knows what they have to deal with and can make better decisions. That's what makes Costco work so well. They work out great deals with vendors but they deliver a good shopping experience also.", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q6FaSZpCtVv7PXECwDL1bg", "review_id": "yPKhzxCfbSKzTN4XIqYi0A", "text": "Costco has pretty much everything you could possibly need, including \"food-sample-giver-outers\". I like to purchase gas at the Costco gas station next door and then walk around inside, sampling each and everything available. I have to admit that I have snacked for free at Costco numerous times.", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LK1POYLdvIBWzbqDxaxKRg", "review_id": "CMBmfRtSyPbOY3YKYivYUA", "text": "Older Costco still holds up well.", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tFyQbNbBQEyEc9oCr1pJUg", "review_id": "S7-i8SeqhCkG_JXKuOJ9uA", "text": "Amazing!", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uteSd8Fj5-X2W-cENKNmOA", "review_id": "cKrJ0QYiLGK2rQN1801S5Q", "text": "Love this place.  Best prices on gas, food and everything in between!  A definite must in my book,", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 10, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "F6QsMoJdvtohlbnST-fDyQ", "review_id": "b_0T-wRZm56yyGLdPodFEA", "text": "Costco is always a great place to go. The only problem is you just spend so much $$ when you are there. It is sort of like a relay store as you never know what you will find. You may find just what you want , or find everything except what you came in for.\nPeople love the free samples, they are in there by the droves getting the free samples.\nIf you go on the weekends it is torture, there are about 500 or more children running around trying to get the food samples. It is crazy!\nSo I really prefer the week days.\nThey are great with returns, but if you want a big item you have to figure it out how to get it home yourself.\nParking is always cool and you must use cut up boxes for your purchases, so make sure to recycle, Please.\nThey only take cash, check, or their own Credit card.", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 13, "useful": 13, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "AYGHNy8gPxl2Q-etTT3hZw", "review_id": "xfJeMKGErMb3tkBajTicYA", "text": "Costco is a magical place. You can prepare for armagedan, buy a hotdog, or get a case of red vines, all in one place. Some sad uninformed people think Costco and Sam's Club are the same, but for the initiated, we know that is like saying Disneyland, and the State Fair are the same. Yikes.\n\nYou really cannot go wrong with Costco. I love buying everything here, because their customer service is so strong. If something goes wrong with a product, you simply return it. Done. Have you tried that at BestBuy? Holy shit, it's easier to escape Alcatraz then deal with those blue shirted nimrods.\n\nCostco also has some cool online exclusives, where you can buy patio furnature, food, you name it. Check it out, and enjoy.", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AkJFqLqHHAKY3H5R8p7cPQ", "review_id": "5Dir8speAm7NpOvqjA5_kg", "text": "You can get anything and everything you can get from Costco in behemoth size.  I usually wouldn't write about a chain, but this Costco has to be one of the better organized and there are an abundant amount of workers to help you out.  Be prepared to spend at least $100.  You think you only need a few things, but you keep adding up more.  On this particular occasion for whatever reason, I spent more than $400.  I was definitely packing it in for the winter hibernation.  Lastly, they have their food court indoors, which is essential considering your food or icre cream would wither away in the 110 degree heat.", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lcu7u9kSWMeSNq6j135BfQ", "review_id": "gXDMQkRtgXhHlAsR5ybdPA", "text": "Pros: cheap gas\n\nCons: I drive a high performance car and the manufacturer recommends only premium gas. I thought I was buying that from Costco. Turns out I wasn't. My car mechanic told me that my engine was full of deposits left by poor quality gas. The check engine light came on. Costco buys their gases from whoever is offering the lowest prices (savings they pas on to their customers). I guess that's fine for a regular car, but not for mine.", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "NNdfPF-UhvLB8FxbsuSC5A", "review_id": "4rrATlkki5CrYXrXCG4q8g", "text": "Love the cheap gas there compare to all other major brand gas stations.  Their gas station usually close an hour after the actual store closes.  If you want some cheap gas and don't want to wait in line, go fill up either very early or after 8pm on weekdays.  After all, this is the biggest warehouse store in the world, why not check it out if you haven't done so in a while.  Have fun shopping!", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xcp4S_0GINeO20sKvBqT9g", "review_id": "gXo2cwdVh8y47rEVw0iyDQ", "text": "God, how I love Costco. Seriously, I love buying things in bulk and not having to worry about it for a few months or sometimes even a year considering that we are only a family of two and a half. I could go on and on about my love of Costco but before I do I would like to review what I came here to, The Pharmacy.\n\nI have been filling my prescriptions here for at least 2 years. Everyone has been super nice and although the lines can get long, they do their best to ensure the quickest wait time. Last month the Pharmacist told me that there was a coupon I could get to save $50 on my meds. Great customer service!", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9Tzqb8D0u88dP-k3StDsvw", "review_id": "o7CEoCZHoYtMYavz_VoYfQ", "text": "I love this Costco. I've never had anything less than exceptionally friendly and helpful service there. Employees will stop in the middle of working on any job to help me get down large items, look up items in other stores, or place special requests. Love it!", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "bwmXfjwrogAaGqV33kSVpQ", "review_id": "i2Pdv5pzGbJ_467KUsvrsw", "text": "Grew up in a family of 6 with our extended clan of 50+ in a 15 mile radius so Costo trips were an almost weekly occurrence.  \n\nNow that I live with one roommate, I find myself saying NO to things I know we won't ever be able to finish...like their beautiful meats, and huge fruit packages, and snacks, and pastries, etc. etc. But it's ok because I still like to walk down the aisles and stare at everything they offer.  Alcohol selection is great, and the Kirkland brand is generally quite good for a house label.  \n\nGas is also up to 30 cents cheaper per gallon. Very convenient for those of us who live nearby. I don't drive a fancy car so I'm not concerned about it possibly not having additives like the \"top tier\" brands. My family has been getting Costco gas for years and our vehicles are going strong with 215,000+ miles.  The rewards of the AMEX card pays for my membership so it's basically free and then some.  \n\nCosto has everything: food, clothes, jewelry, electronics, housewares, liquor, wine, beer, sugar, salt, toys, towels, juicers, movie tickets, drugs, vacations, coffins (save a family member some trouble later on?).  Do your research and find out what's worth buying or not.  \n\nI dream of the $1.50 polish sausage and soda.  Their pizza is also very good (maybe greasy but delicious), and the chicken bake is awesome.  Just don't be counting calories.  \n\nGreat concept, great value, great company.", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bkR1tRtCi5ZG4qbdYM-LYg", "review_id": "jKBx3_aONFfeS3cj6d685w", "text": "Costco, I love you.\n\nMy family and I have been going to this Costco since it was \"Price Club\" --- whoa, that's a long time. At least 15 years. \n\nThe service here is consistently wonderful-- and what is even more amazing is that there are employees who are still there after all of this time. That tells you something.\n\nCostco is the best pharmacy around. So much cheaper than other pharmacies. They get my vote every time.\n\nBut today, I am giving a specific shout out to the two wireless kiosk phone guys. I had a couple of questions about my contract, which they answered. My phone had started to die while I talkd to them, and I asked if they had an extra charger that I could borrow while we spoke. Sure enough, they plugged it in, answered my questions and gave me some extra information. A+ for customer service on that one. My phone lasted just long enough to get me home. When I need an upgrade for my phone, I will DEFINITELY be coming back to visit them.\n\nPS: The Kirkland brand cranberry and macadamia nut cereal is delightful.", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "2KNPtV5E44vAiEr5BvMkUA", "review_id": "jN2PspA87e1GDTkZ1_EfIA", "text": "This is a magical place. I adore it. It makes me happy. And I'm not just saying that because of the samples. For those that don't know me, I have a bit of a grocery shopping curse. I'm afflicted by the inability to go into a grocery store without spending exactly 6X what I intended to spend. Yes. 6X. On the dot.  But because of Costco, I can shop LESS often and get stocked up on the staples (TP, toothpaste, frozen shenanigans, widgets and wibbles)...and then some (because I also have a weakness for those Brookside Acai chocolates). Buying in bulk is a blessing, even in my small household.", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "JmFK-SkJJMrrXx8wTYhqFQ", "review_id": "uRXQpLTbCHoGO3LXF28XKQ", "text": "I don't really know how to form my love of Costco into words, but here goes:\n\nIt is a place that can truly make a Saturday or Sunday worth enjoying. I like to equate a day spent at Costco to that one scene at the Chicago Institute of Art in Ferris Bueller's Day Off. The surreal experience would be worth a museum membership--just like a trusty Costco membership. \n\nThe optical center at Costco is also top-notch. The doctor is a cool guy who makes an eye exam worth having. I would not want any other optometrist! The desk assistant, Sharon, is super kind. The other sales associates in that department, Destiny and Erica, truly brighten my day--as if Costco hadn't already accomplished that feat!!\n\nThe food, the clothes, the environment, it helps me realize that there is more to life than one simple ecosphere. An abundance of resources are right at your finger tips in this perfect wholesale market! If we take one step back from this coral reef we contain ourselves in and swim deeper into the ocean blue, who knows? Maybe we could find things greater than we ever dreamed? \n\nTl; dr: Costco~because you're worth it", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_E6PCedBoqRofBEGAxlHXA", "review_id": "5P-1DGC-ZGqvWEdPbVrRwA", "text": "What can I say, it's Costco!!! You can buy excessive amounts of merchandise :). Always a pleasure to be here especially when they're serving samples.\nThe workers are very knowledgeable about everything that they carry, have great customer service, and they're quick to get you out, unlike Walmart on Thomas lol.\nI always have a good time here. So should everyone else. Costco ftw!", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Rmkst4v7yKNQKhgaiRN2CA", "review_id": "R6FaQRDnORrTFiWek4FAlA", "text": "The staff is nice .... Tables never seem to be clean and treys the beef brisket was great except for the bread", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TvxFC55kyohNh-n-Yy4z5w", "review_id": "VnZLp03g2ko1kxOst6iajA", "text": "This Costco is great. The parking lot can get crowded, but it is set up in a way that makes it easy to navigate. I also like how the gas area has very clear lines nd barriers so people aren't getting stuck going the wrong way and having lines clogging up the lanes. \n\nOn the inside it is your typical Costco. They have a pretty nice pharmacy and more pet supplies than some Costcos so i was pretty impressed by that. The staff are always super friendly and accommodating and like at any Costco you can return pretty much anything. Make sure if you want to eat in the food court area you bring cash or check because they don't take cards! My only complaint is that the tables by the eating area is always really dirty. They should have some team members come by and clean them once in a while.", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wpqpfX_ueU6MH2_jlQgnkg", "review_id": "b7Gu92-vsO-nE4TaFEksAg", "text": "OK Costco, I love you.\nYou should know this if you read the review I accidentally posted under Costco Gas for this location.  I love your $2 monstrous pizza slices, knock off Lululemon yoga pants, bags of baby kale, and free samples.  I love that I can put any and all purchases on the Costco Amex card and my husband has no idea what I bought.\n\nBUT.\n\nIt is time for some tough love.  What the heck are you doing to the bananas???  I mean, I know the sign says, \"Control Ripening Technology\" but this so-called \"technology\" is making your bags of bananas turn into bags of banana mush.\n\nBasically, I buy the bananas. I leave them in the bag. The bag assures me that moisture in the bag is good for my bananas.  But, THE BAG IS WRONG.  My bananas get soggy. The peel falls off. The banana turns brown.  \n\nIf I try to eat the bananas immediately, when I break one off, it breaks away the peel from the other bananas because the moisture has made the skin weak and useless. So now I have a bunch of partly unpeeled bananas.  It is madness.  \n\nI will cut you slack because they are insanely cheap and you give me free samples of tuna fish on fancy crackers, but Costco, it is time to reject that stupid technology and put the holes back in the bag. Or, just stop selling bananas because as of right now you are reeking havoc on our local garbage men who are forced to deal with garbage cans full of bananas mush.  I know, in the realm of trash, banana mush is seemingly innocent, but that stuff LEAKS.  Then you step in it and your shoe becomes squeaky. The mush leaks onto other bags  and then you have banana mush laden trash that attracts fruit flies.  Nothing annoys me more than fruit flies. (And, apparently I speak for all trash men.)  FIX THE BANANAS.\n\nThanks!", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ow8iWYjwgn7DzOU6yCBvXw", "review_id": "UydGgNU3Bl3xhlgyuPkwIQ", "text": "Only in 'MERICA! Any nation that produces a place like this is a worthy opponent for yelpzilla. \n\nBUT....\n\nI don't really feel like a member of anything. no secret handshake. No member's only jacket. just $65 a year.\n\nAlso kinda depressing watch the \"Greatest Generation\" shuffle around while they wait for thier pizza.\n\nbut where else can I get some much stuff in such large amounts? \n\n....AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE! PLAY BALL!", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q0tvHsHp4FjO8hDWNHAGJA", "review_id": "Ur4i0cDMwQGLFaBW5kcWHw", "text": "Every time I visit which is about once a week I can find everything I need and leave satisfied. I love how clean it is and the employees are very nice at the register. The photo people I would say are the least happy, they don't engage much...", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hfB5Aa8euV8dM0YvP_iLhA", "review_id": "6CaVtbnb_7OWdSw-_XKozg", "text": "Obviously Costco is the bomb. However, the experience is night and day depending on when you go. \n\nDay before Thanksgiving= anxiety ridden nightmare\n\nSunday morning when the doors open- walk through the park (downside sample stands aren't set up yet. And rotisserie chickens aren't out yet).", "business_id": "XLqnjlLYt0_q_NG7l_BpMA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bZFRqP7s0Vszxeu8_IwYow", "review_id": "aTFX_dRsCWGhb6Bn_4JmpA", "text": "I guess you could say I have been here 1.5 times.  This is the closest walk in clinic to my work place so I have ventured here out of convenience.  The first time was last summer and I just felt ill all over.  After a total of 3 hours here they did not know what was wrong with me but were going to treat me like I had strep throat. Three hours is not too long to wait if the lobby had been full but there were only about 3 others waiting with me and what seemed like an army of employees.  I was in the actual exam room for what seemed like 2.5 hours.  They were \"kind\" enough to give me a blanket which looked like someone had vomited all over it and then it dried to a crusty finish.  The nurses kept coming in and checking on me; taking blood pressure  and temperature and demanded I take a pregnancy test.  I told them it was highly unlikely I was preggers (since I was not getting any but I felt they did not need to know all my extra cirricular activities or lack there of so I obliged them).  Finally they wrote me a prescription and I was on my way.   They never gave me the results of my pregnancy test but I was able to figure it out! \n\nSo, feeling ill and desperate I decided to give it one more chance yesterday but found myself disgusted as soon as I walked in.  There was a sign that read:  Due to technical difficulties we can not accept credit or debit cards.  Only cash or checks.  Well, I forgot my check book (since it's not 1987)  and don't carry cash so I asked the receptionist if I could put my name down and then run to the ATM about 2 blocks away.  She was at a loss for words but then basically told me no.  There were 8 people ahead of me!  I doubt they would get to the other 8 in the ten minutes it would take for me to go to the ATM.\n\nUpset and ill I remembered another clinic that I have been told is nice and I was on my way.", "business_id": "uuv2IsWkbW7zdyYfWbU_Mw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tBvrnSCLSpUdCDm5w5GPkg", "review_id": "LmsPXwD2ei17weZVsyt2ig", "text": "I would give it zero stars if I could. Everything about this place is beyond awful. From the minute I walked into a sub below zero, freezing clinic (Hey you do know people are sick right?) to the doctor who wanted me to tell him what medicine I wanted and diagnose myself, the experience was the worse ever. In fact all of these clinics are terrible. I only go because my insurance contracts with them. I try to avoid going to Urgent Care unless I am dying. The one on Dunlap has a tad better service if you must go. If you can go to another brand of clinics, please do. If you must go to Advanced- \"STAY AWAY\" from this one or the one in Maryvale.", "business_id": "uuv2IsWkbW7zdyYfWbU_Mw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k5Qp3va9jlWVOuXY_pJDLQ", "review_id": "3sGWp6Yxlavle3a4SrjArQ", "text": "Not the prettiest place, but I got what I needed for a reasonable price.  The staff was professional and reasonably nice, but do expect a wait.  If they have more than one provider, then the it the wait will be significantly shorter.  My 7 person wait with 2 providers took about 1 hour.   Once you are in an exam room, service was quick and efficient.  I recommend looking at the wait room before signing your life away and determine if it is worth staying.  If there are 10 people with 1 doctor, try another Urgent Care, there's a billion in the valley.  \n\nIf you looking to be impressed with aesthetics and over the top health care service, look else where and expect to pay more.  If you've got a simple cut or strep throat and willing to wait, stop by, get cured and be out.", "business_id": "uuv2IsWkbW7zdyYfWbU_Mw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "k5Qp3va9jlWVOuXY_pJDLQ", "review_id": "AEiCGaCW6J5I4Nc-mEd9zg", "text": "Came back after two weeks because I still was sick.  The registration staff was still just as nice and helpful.    Although there was no line, I saw the doctor for approximately 90 seconds.  He said you're back; I told him what was going wrong and he told me his plan and left.    I doubt my co pay and health insurance appreciated such a pathetic effort.  \n\n\nI won't be coming back, there are other places where I'll be seen and treated for a bit longer.", "business_id": "uuv2IsWkbW7zdyYfWbU_Mw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DrWLhrK8WMZf7Jb-Oqc7ww", "review_id": "yj1_kJG_gsMG3wGmDIPvHA", "text": "I had a major sore throat and had no idea this dumb state has strep season, so I walked across the street from my hotel and got checked at out about 9am or so on a weekday morning. It was $80 basically to see the doctor and only $27 to get my strep test which took 6 minutes only to determine I had a bad case of strep. The front desk was very professional, the paperwork was minimal (no insurance), blood pressure taken and Larry was cracking some jokes in the process, probably the same ones for years..lol, but new to me. Got a prescription for pills which only cost $4 luckily and paid and went on my way. Great place. Must be alot of Kenyans living in that area also because one lady literally looked like she just came out of the bush with her 3 kids. Anyway, reasonable and nice people and the card you get is good for all 6 locations ($5 off next time).", "business_id": "uuv2IsWkbW7zdyYfWbU_Mw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-Hv0mbeVlO2nB-6cYcfFMg", "review_id": "L8OHZTzvh9Wjc-79d35UrA", "text": "if I could give this place -10 i would...\n\nhere is the deal... we live not far from here, so me first, went a few years ago, so this isn't want this is about.\n\nhusband went about a year ago.  he injured himself.  gave him an Rx for advil and was sent on his way.  (Turns out, he actually had a torn muscle, and needed extensive PT and was in so much pain, etc...)\n\nThis morning is when it all comes to a head...  my daughter had this \"pimple' on her chin that felt like someone punched her in the jaw she said.  So i looked at it, thought it might be an ingrown hair so i did 'surgery' on it... for lack of a better phrase.  used tweezers, a sanitized stick pin and got the 'ingrown hair\" out (although did not find a hair)...  \n\nSo my daughter wakes up this morning, her whole chin is swollen.  She is a Navy Veteran, served in war and everything.  She is NOT a complainer.   The doc came in and didn't even look at her for more than 2 minutes.  It was a female doc and didn't introduce herself.  Did not put gloves on and examine it, just basically looked at her, and gave her an Rx for antibiotics told her to not squeeze it and said that if it wasn't better in a couple of days to go to the E.R..  Say whaa??  \n\nas the day goes on, my daughters face becomes more and more swollen.  More and more red, just doesn't look right....   i said, \"honey, I need to look at that\"  i barely put any pressure on that, and a bunch of green puss (yes tmi) comes out.  it did not take much pressure for me to get a bunch of infection out.   i contacted a friend who is a PAC...  She said I did the right thing and that daughter needs to see a doc soon and keep taking the antibitoics.  So that is what we are doing, she is making an appointment at the VA and will continue to take the antibiotics as prescribed.\n\nThis actually looks like some sort of bite!  i am outraged at this place for not inspecting this further!  This young woman is NOT a complainer, and deserved an exam.  i mean I just barely touched it and stuff came oozing out!  wtf is that?  shouldn't the DOCTOR have done that?  \n\nso after my experience, my husbands experience, and no my daughters experience...  we will drive further to get quality care!  \n\nSTAY AWAY FROM HERE!  Scottsdale Osborn is not too much further, and there is another urgent care up the street about 52nd st and Thomas Rd.  please, do not waste your time and money.", "business_id": "uuv2IsWkbW7zdyYfWbU_Mw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NNdfPF-UhvLB8FxbsuSC5A", "review_id": "CiTX2L71PZw-tVTEEDz2xg", "text": "Took 2 co-workers here separate times because they were hurt on the job.  If you have insurance, great, they'll take it.  If you don't, they'll try to offer and provide you with their own insurance plan so you don't have to pay a lot every time you come in a see them.  Which I think it's a great idea, saving few bucks every time.\n\nSometimes the wait is long, and sometimes is short.  Depends on what day of the week you are here.  They open 7 days a week, so as long as you need them during their normal business hours, they'll be able to see you.  They have a lot of different clinic locations through out Metro Phoenix area so anywhere you see them, they will be able to access your medical histories through their computers.", "business_id": "uuv2IsWkbW7zdyYfWbU_Mw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BVzlNVvETYZhhI2KFciyXQ", "review_id": "np2u0C-MFMkyeftutW-dNQ", "text": "My son was recently enrolled at Arcadia Montessori. I didn't know a lot about the Montessori method before we checked out the campus so I wasn't sure what to expect.  \nIt is really cool to watch the children minding so well and taking care of things that I thought would be way over their capabilities. All the furniture is his size and there are tons of educational tools that each teach a specific skill. The kids are so  quiet and focused, it's hard to believe they're all toddlers.\n\nHis teacher is quiet and kind. Our little guy really likes her and the aides in his room. I like that they leave notes for the parents in his lunchbox, letting us know what he ate and when they changed his diaper (this helps for potty training at home).  It makes me smile when he gets so excited to grab his lunch box and go to school every morning. \n\nI'm really impressed with this school. I can't speak for other Montessori-style pre-schools but this one is just wonderful.", "business_id": "K2-yYATtXXb0V21zHbaHGw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1zgwmE26LtJH5C1mD6MQpw", "review_id": "Ia-2Iwm-Ujs_omizdYOd8w", "text": "Our daughter has been at Arcadia Montessori for a year and we absolutely love it.  She has blossomed there with a sense of both independence and responsibility and we attribute much of that development to the Montessori method and her fantastic teachers and aides.  The campus is beautiful and well maintained, and the classrooms are clean.  We truly feel that everyone who works at the school and in her classroom truly cares about her development and well-being.  Arcadia Montessori gives us the peace of mind we need in a household where both parents work and we want the best childcare for her age.", "business_id": "K2-yYATtXXb0V21zHbaHGw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tSFWa2H2oTVwB-23kKjOuQ", "review_id": "xl27C9H7WKkbnHx31VSnZA", "text": "Arcadia Montessori is nothing but a gem! This school has been around for quite a while, & with good reason! My daughter was a 2nd generation student and absolutely LOVED it there. The yoga, &\nZumba was one of her favs. She met so many other wonderful children that she called her friends. We relocated to CA recently, & if it wasn't for that she would definitely still be attending. Must see school. The campus is beautiful as well, as it was originally Judy (the owners) home.", "business_id": "K2-yYATtXXb0V21zHbaHGw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "e1D-OI0cqwf-xFbopqv6vA", "text": "This was totally our after work hang out.  On a rough day, it might be the \"lunch\" for some.  As long as you could walk over and walk back, which we did, you were good.  \n\nI was surprised by their food.  They aren't going to win any gourmet awards or anything, but it was pretty good for bar food.  And they had some good weekly specials.  They also did regular Texas Hold em Tournaments which were fun to watch.  Small neighborhood spot.  Great service.  Good drink prices.  And for some of us - great memories.  (Shout out to my Synergy Homies!)", "business_id": "IgaruuknYwCr9afeDYQ_yw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "r2vglPGmMuyo1BqV91l56g", "review_id": "zGQED5eytTG9h_luerJyZA", "text": "I usually try to visit this place on Tuesday's because their burgers are only $2.00 plus $.50 for cheese.  A basket of fries which is enough to feed 2 is only $3.00.  It can't be beat.  I usually go when I take my lunch break from work with a fellow co-worker and friend.  Another reason that I like this place is that they give you a carafe of soda so you don't run out.  They do have a decent Happy Hour which is mostly only discounts off beers.   But they are cool because they have Blue Moon on tap.  Their mixed drinks are more expense than most bars that I visit.\n\nThe regular patrons that I see in the place seem all to be retired because they are always talking about their golf game or when they are going to golf next.  When one enters the place one of the bartender's automatically know their drink and have it ready for them by the time they take a seat.  It is a pretty laid back environment 2 guys that seem to run the place are usually hanging out at the bar.", "business_id": "IgaruuknYwCr9afeDYQ_yw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "-9mljS0O9mwdOnGv-Oea3Q", "review_id": "JBtfvs3E81cU4uJhma7b4Q", "text": "I was a fan of the Dirty Drummer over in Tempe back during college years at ASU. So when I walked in this location I was happy to see the faithful ASU Banner up near the bar! \n\nThe waitress was really friendly she greeted me promptly and asked what she could get me as if I was a regular. I asked if they still did hot wings and she said why of course 12 for $5. So I ordered them and a cold draft and set back to watch the NFL game in progress. \n\nThe game didn't go my way but the wings came out just perfect as they always have! Hot & crispy with just enough sauce to give them a little bite and not loose the crispiness of the big juicy wings. \n\nThe beer was cold and the shoot of Tequila I had was ample to say the least. Only they don't stock my friend Jose' ...What's up with that so I had some off brand I never heard of call Tres Amigos. It was chilled to the right temperature and slid down easy. \n\nCan't wait to visit on a Tuesday for that burger special now. \nSee ya there?", "business_id": "IgaruuknYwCr9afeDYQ_yw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "caELu3OqZm8LkdikpmEB4w", "review_id": "R4fuvd_7BpPg7OtxQ_uIhA", "text": "There is nothing fancy about this place at all, but it is perfect if you want to get a great burger...$2.00 on Tuesdays and all summer long...great wings $5.00 for a dozen any time....Cold cheap beer $5.00 for a pitcher, also any time, all coupled with good, friendly service. They also get the NFL Sunday Ticket and MLB Extra Innings package so you can check out your favorite out of market teams. If you want good food/beer at decent prices give the Dirty Drummer a shot.", "business_id": "IgaruuknYwCr9afeDYQ_yw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kNO6w6EIKo8u6GSykOHBLA", "review_id": "fLX5NOf-1d-byamZ2mWsJA", "text": "Great dive bar...the service is good.  As soon as we sat down the server came right over and asked for our order.  The drinks were out quickly and so was our food.  They have $2 burgers on Tuesdays.  The decor itself is nothing to rave about, but it's a nice neighborhood place.", "business_id": "IgaruuknYwCr9afeDYQ_yw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YPwFl3RCRwr-kyN-890STA", "review_id": "ixzKYXm8IOef_swhI_1voA", "text": "Good little dive bar for sure. I stopped in for lunch and since it was Tuesday the burgers are only $2.00. I had a 1/3 burger with Swiss and added Green Chili to it. It was very tasty for $2.00. I also added a side of fried zucchini and those were amazing! They were cooked perfectly and was served with a side of ranch dressing. \n\nService was friendly and very quickly. I could have been in and out in 30 minutes but I took my time since I wasn't in a huge rush. Even though they were quick on the service they didn't rush you in anyway which was nice.\n\nOverall, everything was very good and I will certainly go back for lunch.", "business_id": "IgaruuknYwCr9afeDYQ_yw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dfprRWlHx_GRUyCY5vmCbQ", "review_id": "zgxMUBZ41hDi-ObH9Q154g", "text": "I work in the building across the street and have gone here for lunch too many times to count.  If I didn't work in the building across the street I doubt I would have ever gone into this corner building, strip mall, dive bar unless something horrific was happening in the world, such as the zombie apocalypse, one in which I'm being chased by a hoard and my only salvation is to enter a dive bar where, more than likely, the servers will also be zombies and I'll be fucked pretty bad. \n\nThat said, the place kind of smells like musk and sadness and the two or three middle aged servers look like they've lived a lot of life.  There are always a few hunched over dudes at the bar, watching sports or maybe counting their misfortunes.  One server appears to have always just had something weird or traumatic happen to her before she takes our order, like she was just bitching at SRP for shutting her power off or she just found out her teenage son got arrested on drug charges- then she comes to take our order.  While the service has never been despicable, we always have to wait an unnecessary amount of time for our tab, which sucks since we're anxious to get back to our meaningless jobs.\n\nShe also asks us \"what flavor\" of beer we want, which confused me since, like, Blue Moon is not exactly a \"flavor\" as much it is, you know, a brand.  But I can look past this.  \n\nI've eaten a few things here and the worst and most unacceptable was a simple dinner salad which was literally wilted Iceburg, bag lettuce with an obscene amount of dressing.  I can only assume that they thought if they covered the wilted lettuce with enough fatty Ranch I wouldn't notice the lettuce was bad.  I did, but I didn't send it back, instead I ate it and drank beer and talked about how much better the director's cut of Bladerunner is. \n\nThe wings are mediocre, not crispy enough for me to say they're cooked well, not thick enough to call them plump, and not tasty enough to assume that the sauce is anything more than some Frank's Red Hot concoction with some added butter or someshit.\n\nI've also had the pleasure of the chicken \"fritters\" which are, you know, frozen chicken strips deep fried.  I order these most times I come here because they can't really fuck it up and you can't exactly go wrong with chicken strips.  I've also ordered the \"fire\" fries which are just their fries with Cayenne pepper on them, and they charge another 1.50 for this. \n\nWhat IS worth the trip across the way and the shady, low brow atmosphere are the two dollar burgers on Tuesdays.  I actually never order the burgers only because I'm not much of a burger person, but my regular co-workers tell me they're tasty, a cut above a fast food burger and cheaper.  (Though, consider that you're also leaving a tip for the service, not getting fries, and paying extra for cheese, so it's not THAT much of a better deal than fast food, just sayin'.) \n\nWhat I can't look past, why Dirty Drummer is only getting two stars, is the fact that the only reason we came here; the five dollar pitchers of domestics, are now, for some reason, NINE dollar pitchers which, needles to say, is absolutely not worth it, especially considering the skimpy size of the pitchers, the depressing atmosphere and the tore up servers.  After my co-worker noticed this new four dollar addition to the pitcher price he said, rather cleverly, \"looks like this is the last time we'll be drumming.\"\n\nAnd it was.", "business_id": "IgaruuknYwCr9afeDYQ_yw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-Hv0mbeVlO2nB-6cYcfFMg", "review_id": "zVKjio07BubWBDZaIRArQg", "text": "woohoo! \n\nWe always go here on Tuesdays, and sometimes on weekends.  their food is so good.  The burgers are the best in town!  And if you like wings, try their honey hots... grilled (they are not on the menu but they will make them and they are so good)\n\nThe staff is awesome, their drinks are great.   I love how they have 2 bathrooms for such a small place.  Always have music going (unless a game is on) and if the game you want to watch isn't on, they will turn it on if you ask them, and gladly do so.\n\nWe love Mandy and Brandy, And other poster is right about them greeting strangers as regulars (as we were strangers once).   \n\non the weekends its 5-5-5  which means 5 dollar pitchers, 5 dollar wings, and 5 dollar burger and fries:)\n\nyummie!  love it there!  Thanks Drummer!\n\nRonney", "business_id": "IgaruuknYwCr9afeDYQ_yw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "79MhROSJ1U8KBCupx7imRg", "review_id": "eSSq2SKiznf70Jn-FCl9ww", "text": "My fav wings!!!   Grilled and re sauced, yummmmmmm!!  \nthe man on the grill, Walt, sure knows what hes doin!!!", "business_id": "IgaruuknYwCr9afeDYQ_yw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "X_kPh3nt0AJPNPHye2rTlA", "review_id": "tMYUWXoFuLdFecqqP60R3A", "text": "I was introduced to this place by my coworker and friend.  She goes here every single day at lunch and its cute because everyone knows her there!  Anyways, everyone is very friendly!  I have always gone with my friend and each time they are so sweet and they even remembered the type of beer I like.  They have daily lunch specials and their prices are awesome!  They have a great grilled cheese!  My friend has them put their salsa inside, I like dipping it in their salsa!  I had their tacos the other day and they were pretty good!  This place is not fancy and luxurious, but I felt extremely welcome and comfortable.  This place is not my usual scene but it is good!  I will be back on many occasions...very casual!  I have never been at night or during events but I am sure it is crowded!  They have the tvs on the walls and they have pool tables I am sure it is a fun time!  Try it if you are looking for a casual bar to try...", "business_id": "IgaruuknYwCr9afeDYQ_yw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tydcHkb8fdHiIZ9d0aNq9Q", "review_id": "2GLlvrix1QI5LFxA21Abyw", "text": "Stopped in here last night with the fetching fiancee for a couple of beers and to watch the Dbacks and Monday Night Football simultaneously. We're both fans of little dive neighborhood bars, and this one fit the bill. Lots of TVs all showing games, and a bunch of beers on draft and in bottles.\n\nWe didn't eat. We just drank some beer. The beer was fresh and our bartender, Nicole, was VERY friendly and outgoing. We noticed they had a couple of pool tables, so we mosied over and played a half dozen games. The coin-op pool table worked fine (always something of a question in a dive bar) and the bar cues weren't too horrible. And there was extra entertainment from the pool table next to us, where one guy was an unrelenting and shameless self-promoter.\n\nThis place is a sausage fest, at least during Monday Night Football. I think the bartender, the server, and my fiancee were the only women in the place. Lots of guys watching the football game and making some harmless noise.\n\nThis is not a place for snobs. It's a little neighborhood bar, not a \"destination\" bar. It's great for watching games, drinking beer and shooting pool with your neighbors. If your favorite bar is Hanny's, you're probably not going to like the Dirty Drummer. If you're more of a Zipps person, you'll fit right in.\n\nAs we were paying the bill, we introduced ourselves to Nicole (the bartender) and she was kind enough to run down their weekly food and drink specials for us. Overall, a fine first experience. We'll go back.", "business_id": "IgaruuknYwCr9afeDYQ_yw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "l5upkLok78p-NQN_3uurrA", "review_id": "wVYbG10oRZbf0c-1euSBPQ", "text": "The place was super chill and that's probably why I'm giving it 4 stars.\n\nHowever, the food took like ALL OF MY LIFE to get here and there werent many people there!\n\nI ordered the wings...and my boo ordered the grilled cheese. After all that wait, the food wasn't extraordinary and my wings were a little burnt and dry. But after asking for some extra wing sauce, it was yummy. \n\nHOWEVER...I would definitely come here again because it would be a good place to watch any sports games.", "business_id": "IgaruuknYwCr9afeDYQ_yw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OqifsremTSbPISQv5tjQgA", "review_id": "V_5xnupBM8aMJIgIO3wVpw", "text": "I don't really expect much from a bar & grill and I guess that's what I got. I can't eat much and bread is off the menu. I asked for a simple hamburger patty, but the told me that I would have to pay for a whole burger with the fixings anyway. Well, okay fine. Since I'm just eating the patty I'm hoping it's nice and juicy medium as ordered. What I got was a charred hockey puck.\n\nI also got an order of fried zucchini. I expect it to be frozen stuff, but this was pretty bad and grease soaked.\n\nI realize they don't start off with super good ingredients, but they could have cooked it better and brought it out faster being that the place was dead on a late Friday night.\n\nBTW, I cannot figure out why two reviews are filtered. They seem on the up and up. The food service is painfully slow.  This is a place for beer and sports.", "business_id": "IgaruuknYwCr9afeDYQ_yw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "DrWLhrK8WMZf7Jb-Oqc7ww", "review_id": "mUoKFsBZQppaivzupXvNFA", "text": "I entered this bar simply to watch some of the ASU game and grab a beer at happy Hour. No HH food specials, but they have domestic pints for $2.50 and a huge screen was playing the football game and other TV's had all the other games I needed. Quickly, I learned about the Drummer's signature burgers since I was sitting at the bar and the grill (like in some older drugstores and Waffle House) is actually in the bar area (see photo). THis is great as I enjoy watching my food and others cook, but it also exposes some flaws if you know what to look for. Ok, the bugers are clearly not frozen here and are the best part of meal. They are fresh balls of 1/3 pound of ground beef and chef throws it on grill and seasons it with some powder and then the signature move occurs about 10 minutes into cooking - red wine is poured onto the burger while cooking, producing some sexy steam. About 1/2 cup of wine is loaded on the burger (($6.95 with cheese, $2.95 on Tuesday) and then I went with swiss and mushroms (.75 cents) for toppings. Ok, here are some flaws to ponder. The Buns are from Sara Lee, the fries and onion rings are dumped out from bags, the cheese is a generic slice and mushrooms are canned. If your gonna give me an incredible burger experience at least don't cut corners on all the extras which in my mind are all part of the deal. I realize this isn't a gourmet joint, so I cut some slack and the burger was very tasty and cooked well, but I didn't taste any of the wine (not sure if I was supposed too), but maybe the cheese overwhelmed the wine taste. Only one other place in the area uses wine according to the cook who has been there on and off for 20 years. Still a very friendly staff and this burger might taste better on Tuesday's for a better price, but i enjoyed the novelty of the wine and watching the chef (short order cook) in action.", "business_id": "IgaruuknYwCr9afeDYQ_yw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DrWLhrK8WMZf7Jb-Oqc7ww", "review_id": "n9S3N_lFthYjda5bpuO0lA", "text": "Right after I was about to order a 2nd round of drinks, the nitwits at this place kicked my date out after falsely claiming she was there a week ago during the ASU game causing a ruckus and skipping out on her bill.  The tatted up short order cook (those are the only jobs you will get kids if you get tats) and the once friendly female pudgy bartender were convinced that she was the enemy and must go despite us telling her that she wasn't here during that game. This was a bad case of mistaken identity and if your gonna accuse somebody of that at least have a photo, more proof or something other than, \"you have to call the owner\". If you really recognized her as the person who ripped you off then call the cops man. These two were off their rocker. Well, at least its the last time I have to watch the \"cook\" scoop out potato salad from the giant tub and fry up nasty frozen fish on fish friday.", "business_id": "IgaruuknYwCr9afeDYQ_yw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Tuhari9qXJdxfysLR2_Nrg", "review_id": "KWrU5vmQZxijz78mtwh-Ig", "text": "I guess you can certainly do worse.. , after awhile all these shitholes look the same to me, I go for the experience of talking to the locals, and , on this day my better half and I were the only 2 customers in this place. We had a serviceable Philly Cheese Steak. Prices are average I guess. And I have to give it one star for the stupid name.", "business_id": "IgaruuknYwCr9afeDYQ_yw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bUzoWza-xv63-EVopDaPcQ", "review_id": "puqf2PkxibGOmFs-GxvVRw", "text": "It's a dive bar.  They have lots of TVs to watch sports.  They have a few pool tables.  The grill and fryer are in the bar area so the cook and bartender kind of share the space back there.   I was there on a weekday late at night and I would say that 80% of the customers were Hispanic and every customer except me had visible tattoos.  However this didn't bother me at all as I knew it was a dive bar before I came there.  Nobody caused any problems when I was there.   I also noticed a bunch of baseball memorabilia around the place and signs advertising for weekly appearances by various historical baseball players who presumably sell autographs and other personalized merchandise.\n\nThe drinks were cheap and the service was fast and friendly.", "business_id": "IgaruuknYwCr9afeDYQ_yw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "vg8QL0zzifZDDr5dZLIRPw", "review_id": "5018N738m0oVNdZs7qNNlg", "text": "Chicken wings are chicken wings... but the Drummer will grill your wings to a delightful char after they have been fried and sauced at your request... this makes for a delicious less messy wing that is tender and juicy. These guys go through dozens of pounds a day I'm sure and each order is hot and delicious. \nThe burgers are the Original Wineburger recipe used at other places around town and were directly affiliated with the old Wineburger dudes back in the day. I am amazed how much the old neighborhood has changed but looking at the drummer it is still exactly the same and just as clean as it was 30 some years ago when I first started coming. \nPlus the cutie bartender this day thinks I look like the dude. Far out man.", "business_id": "IgaruuknYwCr9afeDYQ_yw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DrWLhrK8WMZf7Jb-Oqc7ww", "review_id": "7-nZF96JKA1ssKhsSYNGBQ", "text": "Back for Football season due to person I was meeting lived near here. They had large pitchers of Bud Light for $6.25 and some other specials, but no food deals. Did enjoy the cheese crisp with fresh roasted green chili's for $5 and after many pitchers had a burger there. Fresh Ground beef, cooked well done (my order was the only one going) with cheese and bacon to soak up the booze. Very friendly staff throughout the PM and night games. Might not be great for watching every game, but times when there are only one or two games, it is a perfect alternative to bigger, flashier bars.", "business_id": "IgaruuknYwCr9afeDYQ_yw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xTUZjRrkA5fU_YNp-zLYDQ", "review_id": "n_sUL6fREo4ox-4bH4FA-Q", "text": "I'm a hot wing fanatic and heard that Dirty Drummer does good wings, so I gave them a shot and basically they were just ok. The sauce was thin, vinegary and forgettable but the wings were meaty. The beer selection itself was poor, mostly cheap stuff like bud light, michelob ultra, etc. The deep fried mushrooms appetizer was pretty good, and the service was good.\n\nBut overall it was simply ok, I wouldn't insist on going here but I wouldn't rule it out either. I guess I went in expecting something more interesting instead of a half assed sports bar.", "business_id": "IgaruuknYwCr9afeDYQ_yw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1t-8YtK3V5PsBvkVXsvaSw", "review_id": "ovt9E7CFiHF4c8BYw6YqTA", "text": "Haven't even tried the food yet! The waitress however has been absolutely amazing in catering to my needs. \n\nI will try to make a long story short here.. Delayed flight, made it to Phoenix couple hours late, lost bag, found bag, bag missing half my stuff, got in a fight over a cabi trying to rip me off. End of story I just really wanted a few drinks and to go back to my room. The waitress quickly served me my shots and beer as well as my food to go. Even helped me out with some beer to go \" unopened \" of course at an amazing price to go back to my room with. \"Walking\". \n\n\nI don't care if the food is horrible they helped end a terrible day good. However I hear the food is amazing!\n\nedit: food was amazing. Fire fries were magical", "business_id": "IgaruuknYwCr9afeDYQ_yw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pIJeFhulhi_-_-RmGQjsyg", "review_id": "wz0sdtfUApHglz9C13krKQ", "text": "I love the food, Karen is an excellent waitress, (the other one sucks) and I HATE THE SMOKE!  \n\nPay attention people!  Allowing smoke to drift into the building while people are eating is a VIOLATION.  I even asked the manager to put his cigarette out that he left burning in the ashtray and he just ignored me.  When I asked if they could at least shut the door while people were eating he said \"NO\".  Sorry for ya, enjoy your fine!  \n\nPS, get a couple of new speakers for the crap radio station you play in there.  I know you can't hear too well but trust me, those have been blown for a couple years now!", "business_id": "IgaruuknYwCr9afeDYQ_yw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lS1yBzrxGoYY-k2auRMAMA", "review_id": "dNya3iXUkDW6JFkw0xcNOg", "text": "I've been to this establishment several times after work with coworkers. I've always ordered the chicken wings, which are phenomenal! They fry them, then throw them on the grill (for an extra couple of bucks). I went against my better judgement and ordered a medium-well, cheese drummer burger. It was the size of a case dollar, cooked well-done...to a crisp. The unmelted cheese looked as if it had been sitting in the fridge, unwrapped for weeks. But I was told that this was the normal look of the burger. If mom ever told me to say grace, now was the time. The meal turned out to be filling... Or I wasn't as hungry as I proclaimed to be. Previous service had always been rude, slacking, and non-existing. This visit, it was different. The waitress was friendly and attentive although she was working the whole dining area alone. There are TVs throughout the place, so you'll never miss the game. Also, you can try your hand at pool or sit and people watch. Nice place to regroup after a long day of work.", "business_id": "IgaruuknYwCr9afeDYQ_yw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tq0ZoiyXxEH2JK7TcOqqHg", "review_id": "ZGadAtGPtwmK2Bmfko-vAA", "text": "I love this place!! The food is 5 stars it's best and it's not even a fancy restaurant. I love the cheap drinks, atmosphere, staff and the fact that you get to watch them prepare your food in front of you", "business_id": "IgaruuknYwCr9afeDYQ_yw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "efUB2Pt3rQAbNkJLlNCJAg", "review_id": "-4un2QUsrb22K1K8fnbsLg", "text": "Wow..never thought there is a difference between dive bars and found out there is a big difference.  This place should be categorize as a shit bar instead of a dive bar! \n\nCalled about 1:30 and ask about employment there and was told by some bitch working there said \"no we are not hiring\" and then with her stupid uneducated trailer trash bitch attitude ass added \"if you are in the business,  you should know not to call during lunch!\" \n\nIts 1:30, past lunch time \"rush\" and this bitch had to open her probably fat, pimple faced mouth and give this rude comment?! This was so uncalled for!!\n\nSo I went in this shitty place to complain (so glad I did not applied at this nasty ass place-which I did not understand why anybody else did not smell or see how nasty this place really is!) and asked for the manager. This  nasty toothless so called\"waitress\" said he was bartending and was busy! I still spoke to this (piece of shit Is way too much nice of a word for this asshole!)manager and was treated again like a piece shit and he bitched me out saying \"if you are not a customer, I don't have time for your shit and come back later!!\" \n\nWell the only time I would come back to this shitty bar if I ever wanted a staff infection or hepatitis from the gross bathrooms! \n\nHow can anybody eat at a place where the management treats anyone this way??!!  I would never eat here and wouldn't anyone else eat at this place!!", "business_id": "IgaruuknYwCr9afeDYQ_yw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DE2bNkraJhcVl1nxf0QTBQ", "review_id": "XO8SZ1qRNil8E0kO1jnObw", "text": "Its was Saturday night a few minutes before 12:00am and called to see if they were serving food. Was told we were 2 minutes late even though it advertised they are open till 1:00am. You would think Fridays and Saturdays they would serve till 1:00am. But a block up the street Applebee's is open for late night happy hour with half price appetizers and the place was busy. I like to patronize local business. But in this case Applebee's out did a old establishment", "business_id": "IgaruuknYwCr9afeDYQ_yw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "PoQOIZc2q5nud7uVz_jdjw", "review_id": "UbJMnJ6CYFoygXl6xFK5bA", "text": "I can't make any arguments for atmosphere, nor would I compare this to a J Alexanders or other higher-level chain, but I got a decent lunch here for $7. \n\nI try not to eat salads in public because it is a frightening site; i basically fill a bucket with salad ingredients and stick my face in. Only my closest friends and relatives have seen me eat a real salad. god help them. Anyway, I tried not to be a complete disaster at Souper Salad, but it was hard. The salad bar is pretty extensive with vegetarian friendly garbanzo beans and just about every vegetable i've ever seen. (ooh they didn't have jicama, and they should.) \n\nAfter I piled up a plate of leafy and non leafy greens I headed to the soup area where Souper Salad very responsibly lists all the ingredients in their soups, especially noting the vegetarian friendly options. I went for the lentil soup and was not disappointed. some lentil soups are no more than lentils floating in warm water, but this was flavorful. There are also hot baked potatoes, macaroni and cheese and other homey food offerings for Souper Salad diners. I made off with a tiny cheese roll. \n\nThere are also some dessert options like soft serve ice cream or chocolate pudding and fresh fruit. Nothing wrong with that!", "business_id": "Um5VnQXli9IwplV2rmgggg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "2mGNhx-BAhyrvjmh2jNmkA", "text": "Back in January I had a 4-Star experience at Souper Salad on Camelback, so when I was in the neighborhood of this one at lunchtime today I dropped in.  It's modern & nice inside, & was surprisingly inexpensive for a Sunday.  Like the other one, you pay & then begin selecting from the excellent salad line.  You can start with one plate here, because they make it easy to come back for more, unlike Sweet Tomatoes.  I selected a booth, & then a friendly server greeted me right away & brought my drink in seconds.  After that, she was very attentive throughout my visit.\n\nAn Oriental spaghetti dish at the salad bar was fantastic!  The noodles & cheese dish was extra tasty, also.  At the soup table was a Seafood Bisque that was different & delicious, & I also had some of the vegetable beef soup, which was hearty & flavorful.  The fish tacos & macaroni & cheese were both tasty after adding a dab of salt, & I had some great strawberry shortcake for dessert.  Yum!\n\nThe Sunday price was only $6.79/$6.11 Sr.", "business_id": "Um5VnQXli9IwplV2rmgggg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "ZmIgP4U4Ht9CYmNX0_zP6w", "review_id": "_SA4I3CltF-9hi6lEQNvlQ", "text": "After a trip to Target, we were hungry so my daughter and I stopped in for some dinner here.  She loves salad bars since she can pick out what she likes and just eat that.  It was about 8pm on a week night so they were not busy.  We were greeted warmly and paid then went to the salad bar.  Things had not been restocked but that's ok, there was still plenty and it was good.  They had some different salad....an oriental noodle one that I liked, and of course soup and bread.  For dessert they had the soft serve ice cream that is so yummy and lots of toppings to go with it.  \n\nThe place was clean and the staff was nice.  It's nothing outstanding but it was good and we were full.  And it was fairly inexpensive too.", "business_id": "Um5VnQXli9IwplV2rmgggg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iWuOAmLkSUe6BxZxAQ1wsQ", "review_id": "O1zayHZ8KmTNa4jOdkzyeg", "text": "If you like buffets with ONLY Salad or Soup, some little entrees such as pizza or tacos, then for the price you can't go wrong with Souper Salad. \nOn a Sunday night we paid $5.99 per plate, $2 for a drink. \nA decent variety, again if salad is your thing. \nI was expecting a bit more of a selection when it came to the pasta plates tho. I believe years ago it did have more casseroles and potato salads. \nOther than the ice cream machine being down, this is a decent place to stop and fill-up for a reasonable price.", "business_id": "Um5VnQXli9IwplV2rmgggg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TIDCANcQQbwkiEIdlbNImQ", "review_id": "FZjHGOmIZfVpLQ9IVe3jBw", "text": "All I gotta say is....\n\nTo-go Salad a la carte 4 buck and some change...get a container that's seriously big enough for enough salad to last me lunch and dinner. Good salad toppings and what not. I stick to the breadsticks...the rest of the breads a little dry.", "business_id": "Um5VnQXli9IwplV2rmgggg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XRjmRSO4XhkUVMKVJOSEIA", "review_id": "JfTJbpmRwds5Qz-sn-WkEw", "text": "What are you in the mood for?  I truly suggest this place if you're looking for grade D salad and such AND if you want to leave in a clinically depressed state of mind.\n\nPros:  All you can eat\n\nCons:  Why in the world would you want more than a bite?????\nEvery different lettuce bowl contained gross amounts of browning greens.  While the spinach looked and tasted fresh, the romaine was not, the parmesan was the kind that resembles anthrax or cocaine, the dressing was uber-salty and quite disgusting, the bacon bits contained no trace of pig, and there was no protein other than cubed ham to be found.  \n\nWhile I can see how the entire soup/salad/pasta/fruit/pizza/ice cream/tacos? package might be worth $7 and change, this was a horrible buy for a person looking for a salad with some ample protein.  When your name contains the word \"salad,\" don't you think you should offer some good greens?", "business_id": "Um5VnQXli9IwplV2rmgggg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QzA6ZW1NFid32_g_fsapIg", "review_id": "HeuwoP09mSzJ1q0CDAbUow", "text": "I love going here for lunch. The choices are great and the price is so reasonable! I especially love their breadsticks! They have the BEST soup options too everyday.", "business_id": "Um5VnQXli9IwplV2rmgggg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ENJpS6i-s9hWiQg9ZGwevQ", "review_id": "G2x5rMK0PUWKHRHuqGTpmA", "text": "Ladies and gentlemen, we are not talking about a souper elegant fine dining experience. This is a salad buffet at a very reasonable price. For the price of a burger meal, you can load up your plate with whichever veggies you like, a choice of soups, and a few other \"things\".  The veggies are generally very crisp and fresh, good variety, and decent dressing. I enjoy it very much.  I like a good salad, and I guess I build them pretty well.  \n\nGood choices, clean, decent all around.  I can eat healthy and enjoy it... I'm sold.", "business_id": "Um5VnQXli9IwplV2rmgggg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CPzYvUVrJ8H7nF0WH5UGJA", "review_id": "0qXTk0JTUh8UTHHSFrdHzg", "text": "Generally speaking, I'm a fan of Souper Salad.  This location is basically just like all the other locations; the food is consistent, the restaurant is clean, the staff is relatively efficient.  However, It still lacks something.  Everyone here seemed so dispassionate, they were never rude; It just felt like none of the staff wanted to be there.", "business_id": "Um5VnQXli9IwplV2rmgggg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "D574Txw86GzVLdaYGasckQ", "text": "I think I have now eaten at & reviewed all the open Souper Salads in the Valley, & I'm lowering this one by one Star only because it's one where I like the layout a little less than my favorites.  With that said, I think the \"worst\" Souper Salad holds its own against most other Valley restaurants with their uniformly delicious food, good service, & very low prices!  You really can't go too far wrong here.     :-))", "business_id": "Um5VnQXli9IwplV2rmgggg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zBJAyo_f22t2T7hYHuhV1g", "review_id": "GLx5inG0qfdKu9wLghXlmw", "text": "Souper F-ing good!! This place was simply a surprise! We've been to buffets but this one was really good! huge salad on my side and then there is pizza and soups and tacos and pasta and baked potatoes! I usually eat my weight there. I suggest you go there and try.", "business_id": "Um5VnQXli9IwplV2rmgggg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AkJFqLqHHAKY3H5R8p7cPQ", "review_id": "HAkBrYfjaA7OUg7SnXn2NA", "text": "I came to Souper Salad right after getting rejected by a closeby Quiznos that didn't accept my online coupon (a story I will write next).  I asked them if they had any specials, and they offered a coupon for free drinks with no questions asked.  I have been to Soupplantation/Sweet Tomatoes several times, so I was expecting something similar.  \n\nI first came to the salad bar, and I noticed that there were a lot of variety of vegetables and even meats.  At Sweet Tomatoes, you usually have to pay a little extra for chicken.  \n\nThe sides were pretty tasty too with 3 different kind of soups, pizza, pasta, and nachos.\n\nSo far 3 good points to the meal, and then comes the extras.  They had a cinnamon roll bread to die for.  It tasted especially good with a little ice cream on top.\n\nI will pleasantly happy after a bad experience from Quiznos.", "business_id": "Um5VnQXli9IwplV2rmgggg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PnEAXZ7WyJMYBr9IIulh5Q", "review_id": "6uaByWUN7rMPasg7ULYSGw", "text": "This salad bar restaurant is okay. I can't even stress to people enough though that this is on the polar opposite end of Sweet Tomatoes both in quality of food and selection and they are about the same price. The selection here is a lot smaller and you can tell that the quality of produce isn't as high. Also, the bread selection looks like something that they just pulled out of the freezer. I will eat here on occasion with colleagues if we really want a salad bar lunch.", "business_id": "Um5VnQXli9IwplV2rmgggg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "F6QsMoJdvtohlbnST-fDyQ", "review_id": "EWzNkajD3QTqgDjCBn-AcA", "text": "Agreeing with the last review,no this is not sweet tomatoes. However, it is also less expensive than S.T. Plus i had a coupon for here. It is still very good in their own way. They have a lot of salad options and you can make yourself a lovely salad. They do have soup and Tacos,along with potatoes and all sorts of bread.   The food is good and there is plenty of  desserts.  My issue is with the cleanliness of it all. When i came in 3:04pm There were only a few people in the restaurant.  However, many of the tables were dirty and full of dishes. When i did find an empty booth with no dishes i noticed it was still dirty. I wiped it off myself. That was i bit under standards. However, it was cheap and you usually get what you pay for.", "business_id": "Um5VnQXli9IwplV2rmgggg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GJrGPKF2xxB06Es6aH1VWg", "review_id": "caI_V8mUUMRVElDgaN3yeQ", "text": "Cheap and low-quality\n\nA decent selection at a fair price, but the quality is far less than Sweet Tomatoes.  The salad bar wasn't kept fresh (wilted lettuce, low containers), the pizza was like a frozen type (crappy crust and sauce), greasy/oil atop of the meat for the tacos.  I won't go on.\n\nOn that note, it serves the purpose for a buffet - mass quantities for the masses.\n\nI will not go back.  I would prefer to spend $3-4 extra dollars to go to Sweet Tomatoes any day.", "business_id": "Um5VnQXli9IwplV2rmgggg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "palND-kF1qpMLhkcgAnSxA", "review_id": "HA7bGKh7E8BUvmPnlA_5pw", "text": "I'm happy to report that the food here was fresh, abundant and varied. Often times with buffets  you never know what you're going to walk in to. But I was pleasantly surprised and happy with the offerings.\n\nFor about $16, my dad and I enjoyed the buffet and two drinks. We chowed down on salad, soup, pizza, tacos and dessert. Well not ALL of that, but those are the options available. \n\nWhat really makes this location special is Barbie. She walks around clearing plates and offering refills on soda and coffee. She is truly a sweet heart. Extemely friendly and outgoing. I would drive all the way to this location just to experience her kindness. She works on Tuesdays, FYI!", "business_id": "Um5VnQXli9IwplV2rmgggg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IqdFvfcjqZXuuomsyGyTsw", "review_id": "u_rKrB9USF4DKN4ZHoHAeA", "text": "Yes, this can be accurately described as a less refined Sweet Tomatoes; but the food, in my opinion, is quite delicious nonetheless.\n\nThe salad bar is well stocked with a good variety of fresh veggies, toppings, and some tasty prepared offerings.\n\nI tried a few of their soups and they were all flavorful and had substance.  My favorites were the pasta fagioli and vegetable soups.\n\nThey also offer a selection of breads, nacho/taco fixings, baked potatoes, and some pasta but I didn't try any.\n\nThe shortcake paired with strawberry topping was a fabulous dessert.  The shortcake was moist and had a pretty light texture.\n\nAnother plus...Fresca is a soda fountain option!\n\nService was great.  There were two servers who were taking care of the entire restaurant and they were way on top of clearing our dishes and both were super nice.\n\nThe one downside is that the restaurant is kind of rundown looking inside and could use a little revamping.", "business_id": "Um5VnQXli9IwplV2rmgggg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8PokgMmj84TtcHM1c1AXLg", "review_id": "_dBNkevQq19JI7rb4ACPGw", "text": "I should have read all the reviews before sitting down to eat.  Well it was 5:30pm on a Sat night so you would assume that everything would be fresh.    Shame on me for assuming things.   The soups were horrible and looked they had being sitting there all week.  The pizza wasn't even pizza but crust with sauce on it.   The iceberg lettuce was a mixture of lettuce with chunks not even cut up yet.  I love Souplantation/ Sweet Tomatoes and I have high standards for anyone else tryiing to be a Salad Buffet.      I would have given this place a half a star but the manager was nice enough to refund my money so it gets one star.", "business_id": "Um5VnQXli9IwplV2rmgggg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q6FaSZpCtVv7PXECwDL1bg", "review_id": "Y9z22YOHJt0JKZtqJTwUHw", "text": "I'm either having major dejavu or I have already written a review for this SouperSalad. I live nearby and frequently shop at the Target, Fry's, or Ross in the same shopping center.  Forget about your silly \"my food can't touch\" OCD and plop it all on the same plate. The salad bar is plentiful and the soup is warm and tasty. You can get pizza, bread, tacos, fried chicken, fruit and soft ice cream, to name just a few of the options. All you can eat plus a drink for under $10. Brian will take care of you. I'll be back!", "business_id": "Um5VnQXli9IwplV2rmgggg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DrWLhrK8WMZf7Jb-Oqc7ww", "review_id": "W8SrbfG5kEr181-bbQAXYw", "text": "Not sure how to describe this place other than average in certain areas and below par in other areas. The salad section has all the usual ingredients and they were fresh and well-stocked right after the lunch rush. I could clearly make a great salad and they had fat-free dressings which is good for my health kick of late. Once you get beyond the salads, your kind of on your own with more misses than hits. The soups were unimpressive that day, sans for a semi-decent beef vegetable soup, but the rice in the chicken rice soup was way overcooked and mushy. Then you had all the salads that were loaded down with mayo - about five of them, none of which looked appetizing. Baked Potatoes, mac n chese, tacos, cracker pizza , all of these should be eaten at your own risk. Most of the bread didn't cut the mustard either, except for an average garlic breadstick. Desert was the usual stuff like jello and pudding and frozen ice cream? from the ole machine. At $6 with a coupon, there is nothing wrong with going here for a good salad, but beyond that, it seems like a crapshoot.", "business_id": "Um5VnQXli9IwplV2rmgggg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 8, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "RahtyO3lRQaAYydN1q9U8A", "text": "= = = = =  DAILY LUNCH & DINNER BUFFET!  = = = = =\n\nThis excellent, busy Buffet doesn't get the credit it deserves here on Yelp, period!  Every time I come here the food is fresh & delicious, & today was no exception.  Some of my favorites this time were:\n\n*  Mandarin Orange (tossed) Salad\n\n*  Tasty Potato Salad with the skins left in & YES, REAL BACON!\n\n*  Excellent Tuna Rotelli Salad.\n\n*  Mild but meaty, good tasting chili, which I topped with cheese & chives (& there are sliced Jalepe\u00f1os to add if you like, so please anyone don't say, \"It was too mild.\")\n\n*  Soups much better tasting than those at Sweet Tomatoes, in my opinion, including unusual flavors such as Lemon Chicken!     :-)\n\n\nDesserts?  How about:\n\n*  Delicious Strawberry Shortcake!\n\n*  A cone of their good soft ice cream or make yourself a sundae with all the goodies available!\n\nSorry flamers, I think this place is excellent & that the food here is better than that of Sweet Tomatoes...  especially the soups, cottage cheese & desserts.  Don't care for their pizza?  Choose from their SEVENTY-NINE OTHER main food items!  Not to be lost either is how amazingly inexpensive this place is:\n\nSouper Salad Daily Lunch & Dinner Buffet:  $6.99/$5.99 Sr.\n\nYAY!!     :-))", "business_id": "Um5VnQXli9IwplV2rmgggg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4E_nPWw89FLFHdNsEgMH-g", "review_id": "5pvaUhi9fqIHwglVE49J2Q", "text": "Not a Sweet Tomatoes that's for sure. The selections are scarce and when you are use to all they have to offer at the Sweet Tomatoes, you are definitely disappointed when you see what they have to offer at this Souper Salad. In a pinch it would work, but you can definitely find something else better.", "business_id": "Um5VnQXli9IwplV2rmgggg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_sSWITq7dNpWTW2_-q1low", "review_id": "CkX1TfO5sq9izpItonwY7Q", "text": "This establishment is everything you need! Ideal pricing for plentiful, well prepared food. Something in management must be right as it is always busy when I arrive. Sign of a good deal.\n\nI recommend the pizza, if that suits you. The options should meet anyone's wants and desires. Plenty of healthy food options are available as well as some short order items (tacos, potato bar) and soft serve ice cream.\n\nSmiling faces always greet you upon arrival, excellent service all around. Stop by their place!", "business_id": "Um5VnQXli9IwplV2rmgggg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h1GORHU6lwaHjVyUh56ikA", "review_id": "KzSlPFFxY4cDZ0ZEImuoZg", "text": "Best of the Souper Salads in the valley. Gotta get dat taco bar, son! There's plenty of buffet places but they're all so expensive I couldn't eat my moneys worth if I tried. You understand what I'm saying? I love soup. There's salad. Stay black NBC. Right, Gina Marooney?", "business_id": "Um5VnQXli9IwplV2rmgggg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZW8jy6ehrNzn9A5iCubVGg", "review_id": "5_wbj_JwSMe4wEIs9dzuVg", "text": "I grew up going to a similar establishment in California called Souplantation, and Souper Salad is just as great. It's a bit rough around the edges but it does the job.  I try to stay away from buffets these days but I have no guilt about stopping in here and pigging out on salads and soup. There's not much they can do wrong given the fact that they provide everything you need to make salads your way. They provide different greens, dressings and toppings for your salad. They have some pastas and pizzas for a little carb if you want. I'm not gonna lie, there are some opportunities for some unhealthy options too. They have a baked potato bar where you can put mounts of cheese, butter, bacon, sour cream, and more in a huge potato/sweet potato. I have also seen them have the make your own taco bar where I have been guilty of putting mas amounts of ground beef into a taco shell with limited amounts of lettuce and tomatoes aka just cheese and beef. I'm so glad that they are so cheap because it gives people a healthier alternative to fast food. With the nation's epidemic of being overweight and obese (especially in the low income population) it is necessary to have healthy options that are affordable to everyone. Souper salad costs just as much as fast food, maybe even less in some cases! Just as others have said, this a great place to eat after a hike or workout, because then you don't feel like you've made your workout worthless with an unhealthy meal.", "business_id": "Um5VnQXli9IwplV2rmgggg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OWUjJ0kYoxQrpHCGdl67VQ", "review_id": "i6jeoqUJefoGsbJ2G-bcng", "text": "Great place to eat. I enjoy going here. Cheap and always decent food. The only thing it needs is to change up the selection once in a while.", "business_id": "Um5VnQXli9IwplV2rmgggg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7nlZJW84Adt6oYn2shnn_g", "review_id": "Wxhr-PrnQbKWbPi1YGnYKA", "text": "Food - ok. If you are looking to just build your own salad. One premixed option. Watery mac n cheese. Cheep tacobell tacos. The flavor is ok. The soup is not hot, like it should be.\nAmbient- the place would be nice, if they would clean up more frequently. Casual. Modern.\nService- nonexistent. They take your money and off you go. They will occasionally come buy to pick up your plates. Asked one of the waiters there if they could reheat my soup because it eas cold. She said \"I'm sorry, but we have no where to do that. We only have stoves.\"\nPrice- 6.99 adult... + drink. I don't feel I got what I paid for.", "business_id": "Um5VnQXli9IwplV2rmgggg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TDnnZRagpsLbPsLvxKeBQA", "review_id": "mDINvGnC33eLb2LwwCh7kA", "text": "Two of the the soups look like they've been sitting there all day your server never even greets you or gets anything for you so why tip?", "business_id": "Um5VnQXli9IwplV2rmgggg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wpqpfX_ueU6MH2_jlQgnkg", "review_id": "OF_FIRL6KhihtOCi0G8FsA", "text": "The other day at gymnastics, the teacher asked all the kids about their favorite restaurants. Every kid said McDonalds - until mine.  They both answered Souper Salad.  It is a less fancy sweet tomatoes, and their soups are not nearly as good, but the price is unbeatable.  They have regular coupons and on Wednesdays, kids eat for $2.\n\nThe salad bar is pretty good and even has options that Sweet Tomatoes does not (like cottage cheese).  The salad bar is always clean and stocked. The staff is always polite, friendly and remove our dishes promptly.\n\nThe pizza runs out often but lately it has been replaced very timely (my daughter loves  their pizza). They also sometimes have steamed broccoli with cheese, which is great for getting kids to eat vegetables. \n\nFor dessert, they offer pound cake and strawberries for strawberry shortcake topped with soft serve ice cream.  For $6 (the average coupon price), you walk out of there very full, content and with happy kids.", "business_id": "Um5VnQXli9IwplV2rmgggg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "0MMa7N1yJnIVPgIl3Mqd8g", "text": "What a delightfully friendly couple that own this place. I'm not going to talk about Blimpie's food quality, you all know what they have and what it tastes like. The owners, however, are very nice people that like to converse with their regulars and treat everyone like they are a friend. \n\nIf you're looking for fast food in this area, you should try this Blimpie over Taco Bell, KFC, etc.", "business_id": "_8Y-XNHmQ76xmxUQIrn0sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 8, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "uTc1puvwUpFYryEHo4DNaA", "review_id": "3Z891hvYnFJen597HpR8UA", "text": "Noon and I'm starving! \n\nhadn't eaten since the night before... i could feel my stomach slowly eating itself! after picking up some stuff on my way back to work i saw Blimpies... as usual... seen it a million times but never stopped in. \n\nthere were a few folks inside... looked cozy enough.. \n\nthe lady behind the counter wasn't very social... just what do you want.. and that was it... :( \n\ni had a toasted 6in with roast beef/ turkey/ cheddar... \nThey didn't have very many veggies to choose from..... not even pickles... \n\nfor some reason the sandwich was really small and was not filling at all... i was still hungry... \n\nIt left me wishing i had chosen subway instead... \n\nand just for that dinky sub i spent $4.75... \n\nNot worth it in my book...", "business_id": "_8Y-XNHmQ76xmxUQIrn0sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YVyzM5JuquEGmSxWrlXzeg", "review_id": "a17MqiY2rEWU1j_peuH34Q", "text": "Been here a few times for lunch as I work right next door in Costco. Decent food, nothing to rave about, usually have a good lunch special each day. They did just remodel the interior while being closed about two weeks. Inside is very nice now, more inviting and modern. It was really starting to look dated so the refreshed look is great. The manager is fantastic as well, always asking if you need anything, just making sure you're taken care of. Some days I just don't feel like coming here and I'm not quite sure why, but when I have gone in it's been okay. Nice to have that other option so close just in case nothing else sounds appealing that day.", "business_id": "_8Y-XNHmQ76xmxUQIrn0sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "HXYb9iojGfLhyJ1lJjUhNw", "review_id": "iVIYTQMRtcCMewAwlxWqSw", "text": "Ok so from now on when there is one around I am going to go to Blimpie over Subway and Quiznos.  Why?  Because this place was awesome!  Advantages over the other two chains:  Marble Rye Bread is amazing.  Much larger variety of chips to choose from including my favorite Baked Cheetos!  Fresh sliced meats.\n\nThe owners at this particular location are great, very helpful and friendly.\n\nHighly recommended!", "business_id": "_8Y-XNHmQ76xmxUQIrn0sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9MM-uWg5tGf2Y29PxZZydg", "review_id": "7IndcilcV_pvEbu0YMKOkw", "text": "If you have never been to a Blimpie, then I suggest you drop everything and head over to one now. This has been to only sub shop I have ever enjoyed. Their Blimpie Best should be an award winner. Also, the customer service at this location is phenomenal! They are so we welcoming and kind. This will be my regular location for now on!", "business_id": "_8Y-XNHmQ76xmxUQIrn0sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9SZBVZ-mxebOVa1BlWFtWw", "review_id": "Br8ok6SIiRaZ-bqWXwTgJg", "text": "Those are are my friends and use yelp mobile know, J and I LOVE us some Blimpie!  Mike and Kathy, the owners, really go above and beyond when it comes to customer service.  Never does a visit pass where I walk through the door and I hear Mike say, \"HEY JILL!!!!\"  Or have Kathy ask how Little C is doing.  :)  \n\nFresh product.  Like seriously fresh.  J and I always get the Blimpie Best, the Blimpie Way, with hot and sweet peppers added.  Seriously, so good!!  We get Little C a meatball sandwich, hold the bread.  He gobbles the meatballs down.  C is all about flavor, nothing bland for that kid.  So you know they have to be good meatballs!  :)\n\nI'll never step foot into another Subway again. \nIf you have yet to try Blimpie's yet, what are you waiting for!?!?", "business_id": "_8Y-XNHmQ76xmxUQIrn0sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FgbBjf2XCDXw9bRWka5R-w", "review_id": "p9qorVLi4ULsTZ2sD8j32g", "text": "I had the BEST sandwich today. Got one each for my boyfriend and I. Both on the jalepa\u00f1o bread, which was the softest bread EVER. Brought it home to eat and first thing my boyfriend says is \"this is a dang good sandwich!\"\nHighly recommend this place to anyone who wants a good sandwich.:)", "business_id": "_8Y-XNHmQ76xmxUQIrn0sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7NLjHRvR5lE-jpHZPK-N0A", "review_id": "ldwqlVBGTHed0HBNF9EDYQ", "text": "I have been an arcadian resident, worker, and devoted reader for many years now  and was wondering when you are going to focus it on ARCADIA. Every restaurant review is out of \"old town \"scottsdale , the biltmore , or even farther north on scottsdale road. Have you ever thought of checking out some of the fine eateries we have in the neighborhood, most within walking distance to your home office on indian school rd. The wings at JTs?, the unbelievable lunch special at Mamma Mias 2 s huge slices and a soda for 3 buck, the awesome food at Elies deli, etc. Need I go on. This is the first letter of this kind i have ever written, but enough is enough. Why dont you change the name to \"The Southwest Scottsdale/Southeast Paradise Valley/Northeast Biltmore News. It may be more fitting. For myself , i will stick to doing all of my spending of my hard earned money in the hood i live and love ARCADIA !! Wish you could say the say the same !! I know this will never make the editors page, but now its off my chest\n\nGood Day, \n\nLivin and Spending in ARCADIA", "business_id": "RgCJjVtcjFrfT5o2lHw1pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "67S_uPslx5xlAcjXIFP3AQ", "review_id": "M5urdVU7IVS1PvCouKBtWg", "text": "This is an excellent example of what is good about local newspapers. The Arcadia news has nice, exciting stories about real people in your area. It is not owned by a developer or other real estate professional, but an actual resident. I found that refreshing when I came in one day to talk to the editor. They are approachable, consider and they even give money to the local school and award a scholarship.\n\nA real paper with a purpose.", "business_id": "RgCJjVtcjFrfT5o2lHw1pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TRl5jiNFI2m0wfH6CqO3_A", "review_id": "Wjc8BS0Xhnyz4yBYx7BlzA", "text": "What happened to all of the coverage on the local sports?  The Arcadia News used to be very supportive and involved in Arcadia High School athletics.  No articles and only some pictures of some of the sports these days.  Shouldn't a local paper support its local high school?", "business_id": "RgCJjVtcjFrfT5o2lHw1pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mQba83gB018LlGt51r80ZQ", "review_id": "2qYMKAPIFUwkBKnHvc7Djw", "text": "Pozoleria Guerrero is another little Mexican in the near-central Phoenix area.  Definitely not a bad experience and the atmosphere inside is a lot more pleasant than you would assume when driving by (think shady area).  Of course, this is the case with many of Phoenix's best Mexican spots.  \n\nThe atmosphere inside was nice, the server was really friendly and helped out almost immediately.  Pozoleria Guerrero is open on Sundays which is nice as well.\n\nThe menu is fairly extensive, including the usual assortment of tacos, tortas, burritos, quesadillas, and of course pozole.  I decided to go with their specialty and got the pozole Rojo.  For those who don't know what pozole is, it's a type of pork stew that has little pieces of hominy blended in.  The spicing is excellent, and it left me with a runny nose.  A normal bowl will run you $7.25.  Other items on the menu were reasonable, with tacos ranging from a buck to $1.25.\n\nThe salsa was interesting and really spicy but good as well, although the chips were thin and left something to be desired.\n\nAll in all Pozoleria Guerrero #1 was a decent spot and I think it comes down to whether you want to get pozole.  In the future if I get a hankering I will definitely be returning.  I can't comment on the tacos, etc. yet, but plan to try them in the future!", "business_id": "rAb_wfdKKPPbcIysjYcW4A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NnIv0HrMX7XAmFHKsqSnVw", "review_id": "P847eJcaxcHDZX6ILIXdcw", "text": "The different pozoles here are worth driving out of your way for.", "business_id": "rAb_wfdKKPPbcIysjYcW4A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J-tY0vNqSfjb243R6mLuVw", "review_id": "I2GaINGPJLNj5Jt3qiUNSw", "text": "Best pozole and menudo we ever had! Had to order some more menudo to-go to take back home.", "business_id": "rAb_wfdKKPPbcIysjYcW4A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pwg_JKuB05o_77bnGPdNhg", "review_id": "tLEU0SRR5ZTARXgLvcJZXQ", "text": "I've been to this Applebee's about five or six times over the last 3 years.\n\nThe menu is, of course, classic Applebee's, something for everyone.  But I found the service to be listless.  When I entered the restaurant the last time, the two hostesses were sitting down; they lifted their eyes to see me, and then reluctantly brought their bodies upright.  One of them greeted me without a smile, and slowly showed me to my seat.\n\nThe waiter who took my order only said about two words, and I was supposed to guess what my role was at that moment in the non-conversation.\n\nZombies have taken over this restaurant.  It's more \"Shaun of the Dead\" than \"My Dinner with Andre.\"", "business_id": "hzUOqxpcnYYBgLlrgvjQYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "CD9hpJNTJR-_K1vOwGWbbQ", "text": "Maybe it's because we were frequent visitors, but I've always pretty good service here.  Between our trips to the bar, for sit down food, and take out food - it could make sence that they knew who we were.  I worked right in that area and we enjoyed that we could just walk over there for lunch.  It also served as a great after work spot that everyone could agree on.  \n\nI know, I know, chains are evil... but there is a lot to be said for a spot that you can take a vegetarian, a burger and beer girl, a Martini girl, a \"get the party started pre-strip club\" kind of guy, a few sports nuts who'll go anywhere as long as the game is on, and some folks who just want food - and they can all find something they like.  \n\nFinally - when we said \"hey, we're here for lunch so we have to go kinda fast\" they would always hustle to get us out on time.  So is it my spot of choice, heck no.  But it's not a bad default option.", "business_id": "hzUOqxpcnYYBgLlrgvjQYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5p8cCKiCbru9FL7HNDYCbQ", "review_id": "4RiTMAD0sFCcjtvIb11wkg", "text": "Good food\nFriendly service (only if they are not busy)\nI mainly go here for the appetizers and beer during happy hour", "business_id": "hzUOqxpcnYYBgLlrgvjQYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wYzOrThSYP8WwioLfsu4vQ", "review_id": "xCqJolpkyQ9VYoyKyxqa_g", "text": "This is my dad's wife's favorite restaurant. She thinks cilantro is exotic and Caesar salads are too spicy.\n\nApplebee's isn't terrible. The food is.. edible? It is definitely over processed and bland, but there is at least a good variety of (tasteless) meals, and a few somewhat healthy choices. And they are open late. I wouldn't choose to go there, but if you gotta do a chain or entertain easily frightened Midwesterners it is OK. \n\nThis location tends to have horrendous service. One time we had to wait at least 30 minutes with empty dishes and cups and no check. We almost just left!", "business_id": "hzUOqxpcnYYBgLlrgvjQYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 10, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "YzNZNgpOy9tthDnczS_ajg", "review_id": "KIOKLRPi_kZ0IAJC30YF0w", "text": "The only good thing about Applebee's is that it gives bad parents somewhere to take their bratty kids while still having a \"night out\" so they don't infiltrate places that I actually want to go. One star for that.\n\nTwo stars only if you stay in the bar and stick with beer and appetizers.", "business_id": "hzUOqxpcnYYBgLlrgvjQYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jcGf9EjkLWNlWoVSSEhuqA", "review_id": "9M6PIrTArDbz7Uwc7V3yug", "text": "It's cheap good food.  Not outstanding but you get what you pay for so you can't really complain.  And lets face it, you're not really going there for the atmosphere or some top notch dish, you just want a variety decent food at a good price.  Sure it's a chain, who cares? Sorry to all those anti-chain people, let me guess, you're drinking microbrew right now?  Get over it you yuppie!", "business_id": "hzUOqxpcnYYBgLlrgvjQYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "weYT-xJwz8o7mLNWIhD6HA", "review_id": "RkVFj2p_09Ip3b75mEp3PA", "text": "It's a chain, yes, but the food is decent and consistent.  I love the fact that they have healthy options and even have WW \"Points\" listed on certain menu items.  \n\nI got the Italian Chicken and Portobello Sandwich and after the initial laughter at my table died down about how small the portion was, I dove in and found it quite tasty.  The side of fruit left something to be desired (a few pieces of apple and 1 strawberry), but I finished the meal satisfied and feeling good about myself.  \n\nKudos to you Applebee's, for making it a little easier to meet people for a quick lunch without having to completely sabotage my diet.  The only reason I'm not giving it more stars is the service - what can I say, it was \"OK\" at best.  But I'll be back for the menu options and cheap eats for sure.", "business_id": "hzUOqxpcnYYBgLlrgvjQYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "C7yR7r1oHDYHG_JKlTeK3Q", "review_id": "zP2Zo-ih4st7YBIFSLMxFg", "text": "Not only is the food overpriced and barely edible, the service is horrible! For the money, if you really need a chain restaurant, head down the road to Chilli's.", "business_id": "hzUOqxpcnYYBgLlrgvjQYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "59pVYStY0yKpRmODFIfDww", "review_id": "8s_rtsI3IXkgMFUI7Gf9iQ", "text": "I never write review for a chain restaurant before but this time I will. I went to this Apple Bee's for a quick lunch. As usual I love to order their sirloin steak. The host forgot to assign a waiter to our table so we have to wait for 15 minutes until we actually got someone to our table. But once he came, he's very polite, apologize for our waiting time and the food came in 5 minutes after we ordered. What make me even more surprise was the manager came into each table and greet us and making sure that everything was okay and we got whatever we need. I definitely satisfied with the service and it leave a good memories. Thanks Apple Bee's for beyond standard service!", "business_id": "hzUOqxpcnYYBgLlrgvjQYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kS-zOetVeNWpm7f0Cie4-g", "review_id": "1lLJVOmy-JBjdnkCy4UIXQ", "text": "Nothing particularly special about this place. Really just wanted to write this review for the following information...\n\nHappy hour times are as follows:\nMonday through Friday, 3pm - 7pm and 9pm - Close. Half off drinks AND appetizers\nSaturday and Sunday, 9pm - Close. Half of drinks (no appetizers).", "business_id": "hzUOqxpcnYYBgLlrgvjQYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WavzQE_0yoy05hF-637EoA", "review_id": "hiS_RNbDdzk0oSpn6wue8g", "text": "What can you say... It's Applebees. If you don't set your expectations too high you probably won't be disappointed. The service during my visit was prompt and pleasant. The cheeseburger sliders were good; they were no White Castle but then, nothing is. All in all, nothing to complain about.", "business_id": "hzUOqxpcnYYBgLlrgvjQYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D5I9x6Uun4-N37vCm30Mzg", "review_id": "VL2R73pNPPiB84ilW_LYEQ", "text": "OK, so Applebees is Applebees. You know what you're going to get, and you know it isn't going to be too expensive. The late night happy hour is awesome, an appetizer, 3 beers and 2 margs is only 20 bucks before tip, you really can't go wrong with that. All of the servers and bartenders here are really nice and I've never had any issues until last night, or else I would have given this 4 stars in comparison to other cheap mediocre restaurants. So, last night, my girlfriend and I went in for dinner, and in her broccoli there was a huge beetle. If I ever read about bugs in food, or other crazy things on Yelp, I usually have a hard time believing it, because I know people like to bitch and will probably make up something to make themselves feel better. The waiter and manager handled the situation well, and comped everything and apologized more than enough, so kudos to them for that. I'll probably be back solo for late night happy hour, but my girlfriend will never return.", "business_id": "hzUOqxpcnYYBgLlrgvjQYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hb49IsEZltm85wLz3uMrmw", "review_id": "6pP2wZMTvdI8XjzeYOKm3g", "text": "I have eaten at this Applebee's many times over the last 10 years. I think the food is very average and although I do not eat here very often. When I do the staff is always friendly and provides assistance in regards to the menu when needed. There happy hour is awesome and appetizers are 50% off during happy hour. I have had there baby back ribs, chicken quesadillas,bbq chicken salad, and burgers. The food is fresh even though it is just average American grub.", "business_id": "hzUOqxpcnYYBgLlrgvjQYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mMSWtsCiMkzGtd1aMhh5VQ", "review_id": "UD5H6c85HroZQRQptcgEnw", "text": "Yep, a solid 3 stars for this Applebees (which in yelp speak means A-OK)\n\nI like the 3-7pm happy hour and the late night happy hour is good too.  The late night happy hour and trivia makes this a nice break if you want to hang out with friends, but still have a conversation which can be all but impossible at a sports bar.\n\nPluses:\n- Recently this location has been getting busier which is a good sign\n- Food is better than Chilis\n- The new campaign to serve lunch quickly has suddenly made this a practical consideration for lunch that has to fit within one hour including driving time.\n- Beer is cheap in happy hour\n- Friendly staff\n\nCons:\n- It's an American corporate chain restaurant, so don't expect gourmet ingredients.", "business_id": "hzUOqxpcnYYBgLlrgvjQYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RqsbRb8-LfrBLi25BDFvYg", "review_id": "ZBGI0UOSkRoxi1mGX0GvDQ", "text": "Not quite 3 stars but better than 2 so I'll give these guys the benefit of the doubt. If its not happy hour it not really worth the price. You can find  much better dishes elsewhere, even nearby, for comparable prices. \n\nService was OK, the server took awhile to get us our drinks and he forgot to put in our apps. but he did apologize.\n\nIts Applebee's nothing more, nothing less. Predictable chain food, not great and not awful.", "business_id": "hzUOqxpcnYYBgLlrgvjQYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LQAiv1A7xc30IRwm-EpwUA", "review_id": "agNmsj0bbsUPCsc51zwD-A", "text": "It's kinda my fault. I should have yelped this location first. But most Applebee's I've frequented have been decent.  The service was good. But the food wasn't up to par. My wife and I had their 2/$20 deal. Spinach & Artichoke appetizer was so-so. Not much flavor. My wife had the blackened chicken & penne pasta. She says it was \"alright.\" (I made the same thing at home last week and mine was better) I had the chicken and shrimp skillet. The shrimps were small and just warm. they were probably cooked ahead and spooned on top later. The chicken breast was overcooked and dry. Served with fried red potatoes and a mushroom and onion stirfry, I hesitated to send it back fearing retaliation (if you know what I mean) on a different meal.  Now I'm totally turned off by going to another Applebee's whereever I travel. Should have went to get burgers at Five Guys in the same parking lot.", "business_id": "hzUOqxpcnYYBgLlrgvjQYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q6FaSZpCtVv7PXECwDL1bg", "review_id": "snqygNLNpIo8KwwChzOneg", "text": "We wanted a comfortable, non-fast food, but fast service place to eat supper and chose Applebees. The place was crowded and the wait was 15-20 minutes. I ordered the blackened steak medium rare. It was delicious! My friend ordered the blackened talaptia (fish for Lent) and said it was good. Thanks for a nice evening out, Applebees. We'll be back.", "business_id": "hzUOqxpcnYYBgLlrgvjQYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dDwq8YA8-C-pYrQUT0-7qQ", "review_id": "LXSSoLY8L4-JkBcWL6BHBw", "text": "I love this Applebee's! The people here are really friendly and have great service. Jeff is my favorite waiter, he's the best! The food is really good and the service is prompt.\nI'm giving them 5 stars because they deserve it.", "business_id": "hzUOqxpcnYYBgLlrgvjQYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kvxh7dP16jVCsVQv3J2dbg", "review_id": "q8Lcvn8yXJE3R5LAc8K4mA", "text": "Don't waste your time. The waitresses are beyond slow, and once they are done flirting with the table next to you, she might  visit your table and then disappear.", "business_id": "hzUOqxpcnYYBgLlrgvjQYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J3I2NClEbD1Xr8lOdjxlqQ", "review_id": "_t1JzVTehzxpUOoGpLjKLg", "text": "Boy, if I checked in here, it was a mistake.  I'm not even sure you could pay me to go to Applebees.", "business_id": "hzUOqxpcnYYBgLlrgvjQYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "g9A9krUcmPuO3Uv8WnGP4A", "review_id": "kIcbealpZnfIG_8ZIHmM9g", "text": "The server was over the top obnoxious.   He insisted on having our names just to take our order.  He was very friendly but it was to the point of intrusive.  He pulled up a chair and chatted AT us on three different occasions.  When I ordered my food he insisted that I order something different.  When I finally got my food it was mediocre at best.  \n\nThe manager was also having a meeting with two new employees at a near by table, so we had to listen to all the Applebee's rules and regulations.  Let me tell you, there are a lot of them. The manager's list went on and on for our entire meal  Almost, every sentence started with \"I can't\" or  \"You can't\".  The manager made me hate this place even more.", "business_id": "hzUOqxpcnYYBgLlrgvjQYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aTi0NVrcPJWbN6jAsJVcAw", "review_id": "r1SaPDIbNVPr2sC81CIdtQ", "text": "I normally don't prefer to eat at chains (though I will on occasion), but this one holds a special place for me. I'd just driven into Phoenix on a Wednesday afternoon, after a long drive across the country. Earlier in the day I'd signed the lease on my apartment and confirmed with the movers when they were coming the next morning. \n\nSo this tired chick hopped on Yelp to find some food -- nearby, familiar, and good enough. I found this Applebee's not too far away and also in the same parking lot as Target (killing two birds with one stone). It was my first meal here, since all of my belongings (read: pots, pans, cooking utensils) were on an 18-wheeler somewhere in the vast Phoenix metropolis. The people here were friendly enough, and I like their \"550\" menu of dishes fewer than 550 calories. \n\nSo while I've grown fond of finding and frequenting locally-owned joints, on occasion I do hit a chain. This one was there for a very tired chick who needed some hot food and a nearby Target!", "business_id": "hzUOqxpcnYYBgLlrgvjQYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MeGvo1uJXPGUI-HF8oUcmg", "review_id": "nFLYTbwf_Rq4RJ0UYQU9Gg", "text": "I have gone to this Applebee's countless times and each time the food has been okay and the waiters have been mediocre. I liked the food that they have but for the past 3 times that I have gone. My food took ONE HOUR AND A HALF. That was unacceptable to me! They also didn't give a discount or even sorry for the inconvience. I remember seeing a commerical of how the food needs to be made in 30 minutes during happy hour or it all will be free. I guess that doesn't apply! Its probably another scam to bring customers in. I also didn't give the waitresses a tip each on of the times that the food was late. My friends and I were about to leave because the food took so long to come. I had ordered a simple spicy chicken salad and that took almost 2 hours to prepare. Other people's foods were being made before us when they had clearly come later then us. Probably not going to this place anymore more for late night food.", "business_id": "hzUOqxpcnYYBgLlrgvjQYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iWvmrl_UFWg18JGeSsOm-A", "review_id": "zOvKEUqmw6ADhc036URG6Q", "text": "Do not eat here. Terrible.", "business_id": "hzUOqxpcnYYBgLlrgvjQYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rcuBIvckTRrvopjV_s6g2Q", "review_id": "8Ffjp30JITxpndRTP3I0-g", "text": "A week or so ago I went to this particular Applebees and left pretty upset. I immediately went home and wrote a comment about my unhappiness and told them I would never return because of the service received that day (note that this is the first and only time I've received bad service from this location). The next day I received a call from the GM, returned the call and couldn't reach him. Like anyone else, I'm busy and forgot to call back another day. Today a manager actually came to my home with flowers (!!!) to apologize since they couldn't reach me, which shocked me to no end. I've never, ever seen any company go to such great lengths to keep a customer. It really impressed me, and now I will totally go back.", "business_id": "hzUOqxpcnYYBgLlrgvjQYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9G-MPhadAoE0WuA9n2ZpnA", "review_id": "qgR_3d-XLenFTjpqUKPk2Q", "text": "Applebee's is a great restaurant to eat at. The food, drinks, and prices Are great. But not at this location. The service sucks. And if you ask for a booth table they get pissy with you. It takes forever for them to bring the drinks. I don't like this location. I drive further down the road just for the better service.", "business_id": "hzUOqxpcnYYBgLlrgvjQYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9SZBVZ-mxebOVa1BlWFtWw", "review_id": "yWVeCl-RsODP18K4hQ89RA", "text": "We visited this Applebee's location last night.  We were out running errands, it was getting late, and this location is right around the corner from the house.  \n\nThe food is average for a chain.  You know what you're gonna get no matter what location you go to.  The service however is hit or miss...and last night the service missed the mark by a mile!\n\nOur waiter got to our table and asked for our drink order.  Good deal.  We order when he returns with our drinks.  \n  \nJ's order - Fajitas. \nMy order - Oriental Chicken Salad\nBaby C's order - Kids Meal Grilled chicken sandwich  (Kids Eat Free on Tuesdays)\n\nOur server, Michael,  runs off before I'm able to state..uhhh...the kids meal comes with a drink and side!!  We have to flag him down.  We state...we didn't have a chance to order the drink or side for our son.  He's like...oh i ordered him fries.  I'll have to go change it.  \n\nREALLY!?  I'm so sorry to inconvenience you!!  And I'm glad you think you know better than I do what I wanna feed MY CHILD!  Wow!  How perceptive of you...ya dumbazz!!  I order Baby C some steamed broccoli and a juice.  \n\nJ's and my food come out as ordered.  Baby C's is MIA.  A few minutes later his sandwich is brought out....with an applesauce.  Again I have to flag down the server so the correction can be made.  About 5 minutes later we get a side of over steamed broccoli...but whatever.  Baby C doesn't seem to mind.  \n\nDrinks...he's on the ball with refills of my water.  But misses the mark with J's root beer refill.  He brings him Dr. Pepper instead.  And then when J says...hey this is Dr. Pepper, not Root Beer.  The server is like..you ordered Dr. Pepper though, right?  WRONG!  \n\nThen we had to wait around for the check and for him to run my card.  It was funny, but I was looking around and spotted the servers other tables.  The one right next to us didn't seem happy either with the service.  In fact they seemed pretty pissed.  \n\nI sure hope we get a different server if and when we ever return.", "business_id": "hzUOqxpcnYYBgLlrgvjQYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DfVhEfh6KUxHrDbs57zYGg", "review_id": "oGwFFMyan7Eh5W7JY5eGpw", "text": "You literally couldn't pay me to go here ever again. Which is sad because when I was young my Dad and I loved to go here. However, things have changed and standards seem to be much lower. \nIn short, the service was slow and the food was disgusting. The chicken was rubbery and the mashed potatoes were freezer burned...it was like eating cafeteria food only more expensive lol! \n0/10 would never ever recommend.", "business_id": "hzUOqxpcnYYBgLlrgvjQYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jKIERV0cD7v78qr3pxNuwA", "review_id": "nB_FShAa7Xr4RBzEGA8row", "text": "My friends and I like to hang out, buy cheap drinks and appetizers, and have fun. Applebees is typically our ideal location for nights we plan out, due to their awesome happy hour. We usually go to one particular location but on occasion we will go to this one (44st and Thomas). I've been to this location maybe 8 times. Every single time, we leave incredibly dissatisfied. The food is cold or tastes old. The drinks are always watered down.\n\nThe last time we went was a few weeks ago. My boyfriend had just got off work and wanted to have some drinks after a long day. We decided to go to Applebees, once again, for some food and drinks. Since this location was nearer, we decided to give it a shot.\n\nI ordered the nachos. Because I'm a vegetarian, I ordered it without the chili cheese sauce. How hard is it to get nachos wrong? My boyfriend ordered the two for $11.99 meal and got the blackened steak and chicken parmesan pasta. To drink, I ordered a strawberry daiquiri and he ordered a Dos Equis beer. The drinks sat at the bar for ages as we waited for the waitress to deliver it. By the time we received them, they tasted watered down- even the beer. \n\nFinally our food arrived. The nachos looked great, as did his food. However, looks can be deceiving. Everything about the nachos was disgusting. The cheese (queso blanco sauce) was cold, as if the nachos had been sitting around. The chips tasted old and stale. My boyfriend's steak was tough and very small. And the chicken pasta was cold as well.\n\nThe waitress (I believe her name was Taylor), wasn't very attentive. I don't blame her for the quality of the food, but the service could have been better. When we asked for the check (after I could only manage to eat some of the nachos) my boyfriend decided to inform her about the old taste of the chips. The waitress informed us that we needed to tell her earlier, which was understandable. She went on to explain the old taste could have come from the fact that the fresh batch of chips were just currently being fried, so my batch was most likely older, which obviously did not sit well with me. \n\nWe paid, and even tipped decently (15%), left quietly, and vowed to never ever go there again. We will drive out of our way to go to a different Applebees if need be.", "business_id": "hzUOqxpcnYYBgLlrgvjQYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BJWwFU-1tgw7jQEOd-VjpQ", "review_id": "6u8tsprlcqb6N4GPyd8q0A", "text": "The food is good because newer restaurant. The salad bar is good and at a decent price. The prices are better here,then at the airport. If your waiting around by the airport for someone to come in from where ever. Have eaten at the bar a couple times now and always enjoyed the service and food!!", "business_id": "hzUOqxpcnYYBgLlrgvjQYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4D4UzEOu-QG4-jkyfynhPQ", "review_id": "tu0HJKlMvxljNlDtOurk_Q", "text": "Was grocery shopping for dinner and somehow ended up here instead...\nOur host was very nice and sat us immediately after walking in, he also informed us on drink specials. It is a bit loud here but not as loud as the camelback/central location :) \nI was thinking of ordering a drink but opted for water instead just because.\nWe decided on the 2-4-24 and chose boneless wings as our appetizer. I think Applebee's wing's are just OK compared to other places, the sauce just doesn't do it for me but I'll eat them \nFor my entree I decided on the double crunch shrimp with fries \nWow, they give you at least 18 pieces of shrimp and I am like trying to eat... Unless they're trying to say something haha \nI'm taking some home\nThe shrimp is good itself with the sauce on the side", "business_id": "hzUOqxpcnYYBgLlrgvjQYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "DghMl81bONCh5ELnrgn4Fw", "review_id": "d56t5fXELUIEt6T3u1pvdQ", "text": "Was not impressed with my too oily & tasteless shrimp meal. I walked out wishing I went to Chili's.", "business_id": "hzUOqxpcnYYBgLlrgvjQYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "twZoTvWG92ntMVfEvbCnIg", "review_id": "avfIzWvlQfJATR3NfSUyHA", "text": "No wait for a Wednesday night which was nice and the food came out quickly.  Fish and chips were crispy on the outside and still cold on the inside.  Sandwich was ok, but nothing very impressive and definitely not worth the $9.99 price tag.  We sent back the Fish and Chips and it took a pretty long time to get the replacement meal we requested.  Not planning on returning ever again.  Service was quick, except for the replacement meal taking forever.", "business_id": "hzUOqxpcnYYBgLlrgvjQYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p8ME1ISUazvvNBzK0v6yjQ", "review_id": "o8132p3upUAYdqvVncEByw", "text": "So sick of WAITING while tables sit empty & the \"cutsie\" little greeter girls act like they are working. No idea of organization or time management. Used to love this one but not anymore.  After waiting, kids meals came when we were done eating and they were stone cold!  The one manager is very condescending & could care less.  Could be a major reason this Applebee's is going downhill.  I'll be happy to drive to north Scottsdale or even Elliot. They both have more responsible employees & managers that care.", "business_id": "hzUOqxpcnYYBgLlrgvjQYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K46kUag6aS0Vd4JjiaqNsQ", "review_id": "MkWVuDQeuwGNfWJvVwaOzg", "text": "We were in the mood for wings and their half price reverse happy hour. Everyone was nice, the food was good, we shared the regular boneless wings, barbecue boneless wings, and mozzarella sticks. \n\nHowever.\n\nAbout a half hour, maybe an hour at most, both of us were horribly sick. All last night, and now today too. My girlfriend had to leave work she's so sick (I told her not to go into work with food poisoning...) It was probably the chicken wings. At least its friday now so we can be sick at home and not worry about working.", "business_id": "hzUOqxpcnYYBgLlrgvjQYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "VFzYCoVKke89BA4ZxxRMag", "review_id": "M8zusYuc5j7aNqCmQhWOCA", "text": "This is a great spot to hang out with family and friends. I mostly come for the sincere service and the crazy karaoke nights. But I just found out last weekend there isn't anymore Karaoke by the wonderful host Stew. They are in need of someone ASAP. My father in law is a big fan of singing every Saturday but that won't keep us out. It's kid friendly and even a nice girls night out. This location does get a little busy I did notice that the soap was out and they didn't have papertowels but that just shows how popular this place is and one of the waitresses got to it right away.  I love that 2 for $20 and $24 can't believe it even includes an appetizer. This time I treated myself to their shrimp plate and picked my favorite sides of a perfect portioned fruit bowl and a warm scoop of mashed potatoes. I thought I'd actually get to have leftovers but I devoured the whole meal and had a little of everyone else's mouth watering meals. Having a group of people around definitely benefits you because each meal gets better and better. Too bad we were all too full for all their delicious desserts I'll definitely be back for that Maple Butter Blondie", "business_id": "hzUOqxpcnYYBgLlrgvjQYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9mn1KdG7Hpi90quzUYVuTw", "review_id": "W2BAhHaM6_nNGnKhpiq8mw", "text": "I really enjoy applebees but this one did not mix my perfect margarita correctly.   I drove 20 minutes so I could have my perfect and an decent meal to receive a bitter drink not mixed to the recipe and not measured correctly. \n\nConsistency is everything.", "business_id": "hzUOqxpcnYYBgLlrgvjQYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6CoPOb3FMbnLUXC-qMg4rg", "review_id": "cu376NjribOkfRJsWssFcQ", "text": "My two friends and I went for lunch today and the service was really bad. There were several tables loaded with dirty dishes around us, which, when we left an hour it so later, were still the same way. It took so long to get our food that I did not order a second portion for fear that we would have \nto wait too long.\n\nThe food, when we finally got it, was tepid soup and a spinach salad without much dressing but trying to send it back was not an option. It looked as if they were short on staff and very short on supervision. \n\nI will not be going back for some time. This experience was very frustrating.", "business_id": "hzUOqxpcnYYBgLlrgvjQYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RyX1dtn2eACiehBSj7rxEw", "review_id": "zMTkbKlbGyvme5Uu-Z_cSw", "text": "We went in to get just desserts and both were delicious! We ordered the Butter Pecan Blondie & the Triple Chocolate Meltdown. The butter pecan dessert was served on a hot griddle which kept the cake hot the whole time & it went well with the ice-cream. The chocolate cake was also good .. Very chocolate-y & again that went well with the ice-cream.\n\nThe only couple of things that were off-putting were: the service - it took quite a while for someone to come around, so we figured we'd put the order in right away when we got drinks & also the table was so sticky! It was like it wasn't even cleaned with a clean rag.\n\nTheir happy hour menu looked really appealing - half off all appetizers & specials on their drinks. We'll probably be back for that.", "business_id": "hzUOqxpcnYYBgLlrgvjQYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lS1yBzrxGoYY-k2auRMAMA", "review_id": "necucUz6m069pPjIkzw0xA", "text": "I show up at 11pm. They close at 1pm Monday-Wednesday. Nice crowd. I sit at the bar.  The wait staff are all attentive. I order the black and bleu burger. Delicious! Fries was cold tho... I can adapt.\n\nThe barista gave me a complimentary cookies and cream shake!  Nice!  My little heart was warmed... :-)", "business_id": "hzUOqxpcnYYBgLlrgvjQYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yjCaqSeeyzm5tYduK1vdCQ", "review_id": "7PyuPrdHaUB2AmkJ--Xt_Q", "text": "Went there with a couple female friends late night for reverse happy hour and the male bartender was rude and made derogatory remark towards my female friends. When I called the manager over she was sympathetic but I will never go there again", "business_id": "hzUOqxpcnYYBgLlrgvjQYQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fH9OSIlijo9Obp8ZDq8rBg", "review_id": "7hBkZ2w3Nm1b1me7ig5EpQ", "text": "I hate you.", "business_id": "5UBAWhxukaPrc_0DalT-3w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8EefXq-OSIKSqzyrpDNJMw", "review_id": "0LR3vQKeU__kUhGToypnCQ", "text": "One of the rare times I indulge in restaurant food is for breakfast, and I wanted to try Taco Bell's new breakfast menu. I pulled into the drive-thru at 7:20 a.m., and all the inside and outside lights were on, including the drive-thru menu's, but the only person working was the guy power-washing the sidewalks--nobody home even though there were signs everywhere advertising that the place was now open for breakfast! I headed to my office dejectedly and checked the website to find out this location doesn't open until 9 a.m. If you're going to serve a breakfast menu, please keep breakfast hours that suit the average commuting breakfast eater, especially when you're competing with a dozen other fast food joints in a half-mile radius who are all also serving breakfast but open at 6 if they're not already open 24 hours. I have had other stuff from here since I've worked and lived nearby for the past 10 years, and it's otherwise decent service and passable fast food, but with so many other affordable and decent Mexican joints around with drive-thru windows, this isn't worth it for lunch or dinner, either, unless you're in a real time crunch.", "business_id": "5UBAWhxukaPrc_0DalT-3w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YVyzM5JuquEGmSxWrlXzeg", "review_id": "FWiyzzJOjNgIr9GNpZqgEw", "text": "I personally love this Taco Bell. It's right outside of my work so can get a quick meal whenever I have a break and just relax in their nice old school dinning room. I may even go a little too often as the counter people are starting to recognize me lol. I was going to give this three stars until I found out they serve breakfast now too! It's doesn't start until 8am for all you extra early people, but Taco Bell didn't open until 10am before this, so it's still an upgrade. Great location too in a nice sizeable shopping center with lots of other food and retail options!", "business_id": "5UBAWhxukaPrc_0DalT-3w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PeWTVqaIBsMYGOUGFH9yww", "review_id": "i9Zy_6QbHnf1MJdaWFLR9Q", "text": "Just went to grab a quick lunch to go and must say this is the wrost prepared food to date. I've gone hear at least 30 times before and this is the first time that I can honestly say it sucked. They weren't really busy, since I went at 10:30 am. I hope this isn't a new trend.", "business_id": "5UBAWhxukaPrc_0DalT-3w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XTFE2ERq7YvaqGUgQYzVNA", "review_id": "u-6lOLW1HOIGnMX0oyoPag", "text": "As good as any! I felt compelled to review since everyone else seems to hate on this place. Sure, it has long lines at 12:30 (it'd be weird if it didn't!). But service was crazy fast and friendly. \n\nAnd they didn't skimp on my request for lots of mild sauce.", "business_id": "5UBAWhxukaPrc_0DalT-3w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "e8DXpXcwOPdP25hG2IGwog", "review_id": "fLisMBKz9k1aqsHfih3-fw", "text": "Line went super fast. Did not mess up my order at all. Food was good and din't make me feel sick afterwards which is always a plus. Easy to find and right by a light so it is easy to get out of. The drive through window is a little small though but it is right next to my window in my car so I didn't have to reach at all to get my order. Will be coming back here a lot.", "business_id": "5UBAWhxukaPrc_0DalT-3w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cHoC_bpAfmsgdRhe04A3lw", "review_id": "Yh8UCCEhBAkKnyUzyGN59Q", "text": "My friend and I went here when I came to visit him in Phoenix and it's one of his fave mexican joints to eat at. They have a really cool bar area and two huge big screen tv's featuring the latest sports event (phoenix suns game when i was there). The drinks are pretty good, we had some beer and girly drinks (strawberry margarita and mojitos) which tasted not so bad and the fresh chips and salsa were kept us from going hungry while we waited for our actual food (the service is really slow). I had some chicken taquitos and shrimp tacos were which came with rice and lettuce. I thought the food was pretty good, but I don't know how authentic it is. I'd still go here again as long as I had some friends with me", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "p438kd0KU6c_JiyYUYd2Ig", "text": "Two and a half stars. \n\nMacayo's is the bastard child of a well intentioned tex-mex kitchen with a TGI Friday's.\n\nI've never really been a fan of tex-mex in comparison with the genuine article, but even for tex-mex standards Macayo's falls somewhere between \"blah\" and \"ew.\" \n\nThe only forgivable reason I can conjure up to spend a significant amount of time here would be in a large group, maybe with your whole softball team, to kick back and eat brightly colored chips with bland salsa and sip on reasonably priced margaritas. \n\nOutside of that, I wouldn't recommend it.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "ZKsDc1Q7Nwaev1_Iplbj1A", "text": "While to some folks its less \"authentic\" vibe is a problem, to me it's perfect.  I have taken several folks here, who are not originally from Arizona and had never liked Mexican food, and they leave here liking mexican food.  To a girl who could eat Mexican food 5 times a week and not get tired of it, getting my family and friends to like Mexican food with me is VERY important.  While some of them have evolved to other things, for others this remains one of their favorite spots - with their Chimi's always being a #1 pick.\n\nMaybe it's just me, but I like a little kitch now and then.  Bring on the chili lights strung around a fake cactus.  It's a ploy to make it seem safe to the gringos.  Just like the food.  Nothing to spicy.  Nothing to scary.  We're all here to have a good time.  See the funny stuff on the wall?  We're your friends.\n\nThe bar area can get super packed.  And for Cinco de Mayo it's just crazy.  If you don't want to be squished on the dance floor, the only way to do it is to go early because by mid-happy hour the place is packed.  And the DJ's have been a bit hit or miss.  Some of them have played some great stuff, but others.... not so bueno.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 13, "useful": 10, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "_qBRUncOz3XovC_0EFYfuA", "text": "Walking into Macayo's is like entering a buffet restaurant in a Vegas casino. Tacky, tacky, tacky. Loud wall paper. Lots of different rooms. And the people. Oh, the people! Men in Hawaiian shirts or local team jerseys. Women with big hair and lots of screaming kids. Staff is usually quick to greet and really quite friendly. Standard Mexican fare is widely available. Stick to the combo platters and you may leave happy. The carnitas entree is a sad clump of dry pork...gee, I think that's the same thing my Uncle Larry said of his third ex wife. Anyhoo, the chile con queso is quite yummy and actually not on the menu. You have to ask for it. Served with a variety of blue, yellow and red corn chips, the dippin is fun and filling. The guacamole is pretty good although it seems there's a little filler in there therefore the avocado flavor suffers a bit. I really like the mini chicken chimichangas. The minis, not the regular sized. The latter are a bit tough and big and hard enough to use as a door stopper. Macayo's is a family owned, famous Phoenix restaurant landmark. The Central Ave. location happens to be in my hood and sometimes the convience outweighs the dee-lish factor. My recommendation is two shots of chilled Patron before the food and everything seems better. Hola and adios!", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IGkoathSlJmIOBDGo9vUZg", "review_id": "UDUrUBCFa_JUTyslxQrcuw", "text": "I don't normally go to restaurants looking for an \"authentic Mexican\" or an \"authentic Italian\" flavor, although I'll note it if I find it.  What I'm looking for is good taste, and on my 2 visits to Macayo's  when I was in Phoenix, I found it.\n\nOn my first visit, I had a very tasty two tacos, beans, and rice.  On my second, I had the enchilada sampler.  This latter was not entirely my taste, although I still thought it was good quality.\n\nI have been to quite a number of Mexican places around the San Francisco area, and this was my first experience at Mexican food in Arizona.  I was quite pleased with the food here--and I got a LOT of it.  For what it lacked in \"traditional\" or \"authentic\", it made up for in flavor and meal size.  The decor at Macayo's was a bit loud, but not unlike some of the other Mexican places I've been to.\n\nThis is a great place for good single, couple, or family dining.  Give it a try and taste for yourself.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GFj7sT00BR_-QdgFe6Hydw", "review_id": "5vQzQbUZcB2SHG8awKceHg", "text": "It's like Denny's but Mexican.\n\nFood is salty, which makes it good.\n\nChips are ok\n\nMargarita's were great\n\nAtmosphere reminded me of a bad Miami Vice episode shot in Mexico.  \n\nNot a bad experience, but definitely better choices out there.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fzkO1lGkx8MHhT8S4Rbg3w", "review_id": "yU3UmRM2tg_7wTiZvcU7DQ", "text": "I was intrigued by the cool looking architecture of the restaurant, and decided to give it a shot, since I enjoyed the meal at the Tempe Macayo's. Because Central is under construction, it was a bitch to get to, but once I made it, there was ample parking (probably because nobody wanted to brave the construction). I had a green chili burrito and a carne asada taco combo, which came with rice and beans. The chips are good quality, and excellent salsa. Not too runny, not too chunky. Kinda like Goldilocks....\nI had a couple reasonably priced Nergo Modelo's during dinner. The Taco was the best part of the meal. Hard shell and fresh, ample amount of cheese, tomato, and lettuce piled up on top. \nThe atmosphere is your typical Mexican Cantina, with festive colors of green and red and yellow. I'd definitely give it another go-around, but probably swing by the Tempe location.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "u5NejIEXa3qZVTSB4lri_g", "review_id": "QBwc8ff-kVkcMRU1WRUQ4g", "text": "I think most people are to hard on Macayo's.  The great thing about Phoenix is that there is so many great mexican food places, so sometimes Macayos gets the shaft.  The thing is they are good.  The salsa and chips are very good, in fact by the end of dinner we usually go through 2 bowls.  My favorite appitizers are the Red Corn Chicken Taquitos.  These are fantastic!  They are chicken taquitos topped with Baja sauce.  I really like most of their dishes, but my favorite is the chicken poblano.  It is a poblano stuffed with shredded chicken, fried and topped with relleno sauce and baja sauce.  I highly recommend it.  I live in California, where the mexican food is sub par at best.  I can't wait to go back to Macayo's and stuff myself.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "lPaYMDmJbAnv_3pmZH_inw", "review_id": "z5YMtO7fDaPbBq4iEJo4Bg", "text": "I don't even know where to begin to point out all the sucks about Macayo's.. they have NO redeeming qualities about them. Greasy chips, tasteless watery salsa and horrible food!\n\nWe ate at this location twice and both times we ordered the mini chimi's which BOTH times came to the table frozen in the middle! Uhg! Most learn from their mistakes, not here.. they make the same mistakes and obviously don't care enough to try to make things right.  Both entree's were served to us at room temperature. Chicken Quesadailla and the Baja Enchilada. \n\nIf you want to have decent Mexican food please, go somewhere else! For this style of food I think I would prefer Carlos O'briens.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bfuVbKov5Uwcha6-l4ikFg", "review_id": "xJhWPP1d25ak3_yhIMPn1w", "text": "Oh man, am I the only one who loves Macayo's??  \n\nThey have great chips that are always served extremely quickly, and delicious salsa that they will readily fill back up.  Whenever my coworker and I feel like eating fatty, unhealthy food, we always go there for the Baja Burro - oh my gosh...so good!  It is a burrito, filled with either chicken, steak or shrimp, covered in baja sauce and cheese.  Its freaking delicious!  You can also get a bean and cheese burrito Baja Style if you choose and they will add all of this deliciousness to your bean and cheeser.\n\nI want to go for happy hour and try their new watermelon and honeydew margs because those sound delish.  Anyway, I totally recommend this place for a quick lunch, I've never been disappointed and never left even remotely hungry.  In fact, most times I feel I need a wheelchair.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "ivIMx00yiPgiIrihMd0XkQ", "text": "I've had different experiences at this Macayo's.  It was hard to give the amount of stars on this one.  \n\nAll times I have eaten a meal at Macayo's, the food has arrived in 8 minutes or less of when I ordered-- this is really great for lunch on M-F when I dine here on work days.  I've had a few lunch meetings here and we were able to get seated quickly and hold a conversation at a normal level, so that is good too.  It's not too loud and the restaurant is large enough to find better seating should you not be satisfied. \n\nMy last dinner here was not so good as lunch.  I had the fajitas and they were just off, not right.  Can't pinpoint exactly what was wrong with them but I will probably never order them again.  I'll stick with my taco salad and try not to eat the bowl, Do you know how hard it is to not gobble that greasy taco salad bowl?  It's hard.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hDlSSyDreM9xY4yQWPm54w", "review_id": "WbqE1sPUxUJNjSV8wgJKHQ", "text": "I have put off writing this review for so long because the memories of my experience there are so ugly that I needed weeks to recover. It was my Aunt's birthday and she _loves_ Macayo's. I went along begrudgingly and the results were terrifying.\n\nAs a Phoenix native, I've known Macayo's on Central for decades. Its unique facade emulates the style of some grand Guatemalan Mayan temple, but... no, not really. And what is it that you want when you see pictures of Machu Picchu or of Tikal? You want to climb the steps, to _go in_. In the case of Macayo's, you must resist this urge with all your might.\n\nThe main entrance is from the back and is true to form in the Egyptian style. A post and lintel rectangular opening leads to a long narrow hallway slightly sloped which opens to an antechamber branching off to the splendorous caverns within. Um. Except this article is about _food_, not a history of architecture lecture! Bleh.\n\nAs is my custom I order a cheese crisp straight off; I'm allergic to corn so the endless bowls of hardened, impervious-to-rot corn chips (see pic) just repel me. After the pushy (more on that later) waitress scurries off I notice my fork (see the picture) and realize that with the caked-on food, this place might be cutting corners on lots of stuff, namely that the tortillas might be so cheap that they are the type to be sprinkled with corn starch to keep them from sticking to each other. The waitress returns and I ask her to please check the ingredient list for the tortillas for corn starch. A few minutes later she returns with the label torn from the tortilla bag and says that without her glasses she cannot read the list. I'm not joking when I say that the list goes on as long as this paragraph. Chemical after chemical, non-food food after non-food food. And then there right in the middle is corn starch, corn meal, corn flour and corn syrup. In FLOUR tortillas! \n\nI immediately canceled my order for the cheese crisp and resolved not to place a single bite of anything into my mouth. \"Was the water bad too?\" I wondered.\n\nI'm not sure where it started, but Tex-Mex goers have come to expect the attentive busboys to continually flit about filling and refilling bowls of corn chips and salsa. Macayo's sets the standard. It seemed the bowls dropped every few seconds as my family devoured them while waiting for the birthday girl to show. The salsa was gloopy (again with the pic) and might have had something added to the mix after it was poured from a gigantic vat, but I doubt it. My sensible companion said it didn't taste fresh at all.\n\nThe birthday girl was almost 45 minutes late. After 40 minutes we discussed among us just ordering anyway. We decided to order, except that our decision quickly became an argument with the waitress who insisted that we wait for her. Um, whoa! Is this really happening to me? I must be in some kind of Mayan burial temple, I'm dead, and my servants and family were buried with me along with food and I'm going to be here for the next thousand years until someone decrypts the secret book and inserts the starfish-shaped key into the stony entrance to free my evil spirit back on the world.  AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! Yes, I loved the Mummy movies.\n\nBut back to our pushy waitress. After the family tried over and over, unsuccessfully, to cajole me into ordering something, anything, we waited for the results. You'll have to see the pictures.\n\nYou know you're in a nightmare of menu hell when an item's description has to change languages from English in order to accurately describe its content. The average speaker uses something like 20,000 words regularly and you can't even find a few to accurately or even poetically describe this item? The steak was described with being covered in a spinach queso sauce (see pic). Those two words had to have been taken straight off the labels of the two cans that were dumped into a warming pot to create this sauce. Think nacho cheesy, oil and corn starch and that lovely orangey-yellow coloring. Disgusting.\n\nMy brother ordered a taco plate (see pic) and made the mistake of trying to bite into the taco shell with his teeth. This item should have come with a disclaimer and a hammer. Envision eating crab but with the shell still on it. He gave up quickly and dug out the innards with his fork, snail style. \n\nMacayo's should stick to their success like some cornstarch-less badly made stack of tortillas, namely large-scale manufactured canned foods sold to those who still think Phoenix is a town of rolling tumbleweeds and cowboys. Let them fantasize about questing to Phoenix and entering the secret Mayan temple to discover the secrets within. They can release my tormented soul from the hell that is Macayo's.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "r2vglPGmMuyo1BqV91l56g", "review_id": "uurvqqSkMqgMQWYkreey0A", "text": "I am not sure why people like this place.  I have tried several locations and have dis-liked them all.  If I don't like a place I don't usually give it a second chance but  because I like to support local businesses and so many people rave about Macayo's I did try several locations.  Everyone says the one off of Mill Ave is good.  But I have wasted enough money at their restaurants.  It boggles my mind how a chain of such low quality can exist.  Any one of the numerous Mexican restaurants usually ending with \"o's\" is better than this place.  \n\nThe reason they have big margarita's is to distract you from the horrible food and hope after you get over your hangover the margarita is all you remember. Everything I have tasted is bland and seems like it came out of a can.  This chain helps perpetuate the stereotype of Mexican food being of low quality.  I am Mexican-American and used to changing people's mindset when I have them over for dinner.\n\nThe only nice quality of this location is the building is unique it looks like a mesoamerican  pyramid.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4IxLt4QvCsJEdaNvH9QApw", "review_id": "9u-wKC8uGD7lbTBIqMCoiQ", "text": "Macayo's is \"greasy spoon\" Mexican food at its finest! It's certainly not the best I've ever had, but not the worst either. I think their lunch specials are good and the happy hour is a deal!!!\n\nCHIMI FIESTA! \nChimichanga de Macayo $6.99\nChicken or Beef Chimichanga covered with relleno sauce & sour cream. Side of rice or beans. \n\nDos Equis XX draft for just $3.75\n\nUpon being seated, enjoy the complimentary tortilla chips. Comes with salsa, queso and bean dip. Great starter!", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "FxxYCRPcpd__yhRRmmtyMQ", "review_id": "x8WZL_seqz_9LUuP_KQr6A", "text": "What happened to you?\n\nThis place, specifically this Macayo's, used to be so good when I was a kid. I came back here last weekend and I was so disappointed. Everything about this place just seemed way sloppier than how it used to be.\n\nEssentially, Macayo's is one of the staple eateries of Phoenix. It's like a bastard cousin of Garcia's (RIP). It's the typical Americanized Mexican food, nothing too spicy but plenty of taste and it's heavy too. It's true though what the reviews have described it as: a Mexican TGI Friday's or Denny's.\n\nIt's so sad to see Macayo's in the state. It's like that girl you used to think was cute when you were in junior high... but then you bumped into her a few days ago at the grocery store and she looks worn out in every sense of the word after surviving through four kids and three divorces. C'mon, Macayo's! Take care of yourself!", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "7wZESE1sAok5Tn8Iu-FBuQ", "text": "There are certain places that are like an old friend.  That is how I feel about going to this location of Macayos.\n\nThe food isn't the best Mexican food in the valley but it is consistent.  I can say that, I've been eating there since they opened this location.  I happen to like the type of Mexican food they serve.  I have no problem with ground beef as opposed to the  shredded beef they serve at other places that gets under my bridgework and drives me nuts.\n\nI can't tell you much about the drinks which seem important to many people.  The strongest I do is cranberry juice with actual lime juice which the actually remember to do when I ask for it at Macayos.  Cranberry juice with a few crushed limes doesn't do it for me.  I used the brain God gave me and stopped drinking alcohol years ago but I still like something at least with some flavor...\n\nIt is a good place to take friends when you just want to have a pleasant meal and talk.  Consistently, the wait staff is pretty jovial and most have been there for awhile.  The interior is in keeping with this same laid back attitude.  It isn't fancy but who is going to eat the interior?", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "W_QXYA7A0IhMrvbckz7eVg", "review_id": "0uSxMwwi8TKnk5QbwOHKxg", "text": "The first time I went to a Macayo's, I was with my best friend and we were like 10 years old.  Needless to say, it's been a while since I last ate at one of their locations, and my tastes have expanded...slightly.  The husband and I came here one weekend at like 2 so it was fairly dead inside.  We were seated in the weird as can be bar area and were inundated with cheap looking hookers writhing around on a beach on the TVs.  Not the best accompaniment for Mexican food in my opinion.\n\nAnyway, I went off their new Mex and Match portion of the menu.  It's a great option for those of you who want to try more than one thing or aren't really sure what to get.  The options are all reasonably priced too, staying well under 10 bucks.  I got a cheese enchilada and a beef tamale with refried beans.  The tamale was very tasty and the beef inside was very good.  The enchilada, I was not too impressed.  The cheese was bland and there were lots of onions in it.  Eww.  The red sauce on top was pretty tame, even for a lightweight like me.\n\nHonestly, I won't be back.  I don't really care for Mexican food, but if I'm in the mood, I think I will go somewhere with a bit more flavor.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "UoBfwbXaixelZBghbJ2cSg", "review_id": "Dce712EqUzK-9vgMsk0EyQ", "text": "So, a meal at the Macayo's in north Scottsdale, for whatever reason, always was a one-way ticket to Diarrheaville in my experience. Maybe the employees were angry and washing their dirty hands in the salsa buckets. Don't know, don't care.\n\nThe Macayo's on Central (of ugly Mayan-themed building and President-dining fame) is different. This is the Denny's of Mexican food - always good, always middle America, lots of screaming kids, lame attempts at kitsch. I find that takeout is a much safer way to indulge in the artery-hardening goodness Macayo's has to offer.\n\nThere are many, many much enjoyed references to dear God, as well as the Mother Mary and her revered child on Yelp. Well, if the sweet baby Jesus was ever to ejaculate, it might taste like Macayo's Baja sauce, and I mean that in the most flattering manner, i.e., SBJ might also spout forth with Cinnabon frosting. Baja sauce is this cream-cheese based, vaguely sweet, vaguely spicy green chili-tinted fatty goopy sauce that can be ladled on virtually any plain Jane item... thus turning water into wine, or some business like that. The green corn tamale slathered in Baja sauce is a most guilty pleasure that always leaves me feeling fulfilled, but slightly unsettled and a tick guilty mixed with a dash of naughty. It's the one-night stand of condiments, no doubt.\n\nSo on nights like these, where my weekend's diet has already been ravaged by Harlow's, Delux, and the pseudo-red velvet cupcakes I made at home (chocolate cake mix + red food coloring), I just gotta say WTF -- Macayo's takeout it is.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "GMCchZHZT-5HXGu8kJJDoQ", "review_id": "CtvZAMW4GMemNDCVZHxSGg", "text": "Macayo's is a classic and a staple throughout the valley. While I wouldn't say their food is the best it is far from the worst. After reading a couple of reviews some things come to mind.\n\n1) People in Arizona don't eat \"tex-mex\", people in Texas do. So, if you're looking for that from Macayo's or most other Mexican joints in town you're not going to get it.\n\n2) To say Macayo's is like some sort of Mexican Denny's is ridiculous.\n\nNow as far as the food is concerned, I like their salsa I'm not sure why but I do. I'd describe it as a bit watery with plenty of cilantro and green chiles. Pretty good in my opinion. Other things I like are the mini-chimis which have never been frozen when I ate them. Are they great for Mexican? Not so much but they're great for eating on the cheap and getting some food in the gut.\n\nMy all-time favorite dish was the Steak Cortez, which the anti-corn guy describes as nacho cheese and spinach; that's not quite right. The Steak Cortez is really a pretty great idea, a skirt steak covered in spinach con queso (con queso being a normal term at any spanish speaking joint that is combining something with cheese) and mushrooms that I really like the taste of and then folded over and a green chile slapped in the middle. I have to say WAS though because over the years the portion has decreased and depending on how the tide goes or which way the wind is blowing it comes out of the kitchen different. If they could serve it great consistently that would be a signature dish. But like Macayo's service itself they can't.\n\nThe carnitas burritos leave something to be desired. Maybe some guacamole or sour cream which you can get if you want to pay extra but it sure seems like stuffing a boatload of carnitas into a tortilla doesn't truly constitute a burrito.\n\nThe tamales are usually pretty decent, though I can't say I've ever had the green corn, I think only the beef. My favorite part of any Mexican meal is the cheesecrisp and it's just as good here as anywhere else. There are places that are better and places that are worse. \n\nCompletely irrelevant as far as food goes but they used to have a free payphone so long as the call was less than 5 minutes and was local. I always thought that was cool but that is gone now.\n\nPros:\n\nSalsa\nSome good ideas for food when executed properly (ie steak cortez, baja sauce)\ncentral location\nthe bar is hoppin' on friday nights\ngenerally decent food but not always and not all items (pro and con)\n\nCons:\nspotty service\nhit or miss inconsistent food\nno cheese enchilada on the kids menu\nthe bar is hoppin' on friday nights which makes for crappy parking", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "vIkrSv2Eo-PNryNfG7z2KQ", "review_id": "7K2QmR1VFX2OErElrRrQBg", "text": "I've been here a couple of times with the most recent time being a month ago. The food is good and the lunch specials are great and economical. Complimentary chips and salsa while you wait for your order is also a plus. \n\nSome folks don't like the fact that the building is an old temple themed building, but personally I like it. I like the fact that it's the original Macayo's building from the 60's, but maybe I'm more of a purist. Would I prefer for it to be torn down and have a modern establishment with touch screen ordering and wi-fi and all that other technology? No. But that's just me. \n\nThe staff is friendly and courteous, this is also a plus. It's preferable over rude or neutral tempered staff right? The waiter held a conversation with us concerning Obama's visit to Macayo's.\n\nFor the \"Mex & Match\" lunch special I ordered a cheese enchilada and chile relleno with a side of beans. The enchilada was very good and even the beans were very good, as simple as beans are. My only issue was the chile relleno. It didn't have much of a chile flavor to it, kinda bland. It tasted more like the sauce it was topped with. But don't hold this against Macayo's. These type of chile's spiciness and flavor are very random. I know this from my experience with eating them. One can be very flavorful and spicy and the next one can be bland. So, I'm not gonna hold that bland chile against Macayo's. \n\nIf your wondering about price, I spent about $11.00 for this meal including the drink. My only issue with the service was the same waiter who conversed with us about Obama's visit, asked for a tip at the begging when he introduced himself. It sounded rehearsed and something to the effect of: \"Hi my name is so-and-so, I am your waiter today, a small tip would be appreciated...etc.\" I don't like that. I was planning to leave a tip, and I'm sure most people leave one, so asking for a tip to me almost sounds like begging. Other than that, no problems. \n\nI plan future trips.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "R0zu-s2gMM-dGMf86f-yIg", "review_id": "gH4MJ5hXh2EIByBUmHRGqA", "text": "The inside is very Hispanic, the food not so much. Not to say that is not good. But not authentic. It has a good flavor, but is pretty generic Mexican food. Now the Margaritas are wonderful!!!! I usually don't drink more then one but at this place you just can't help yourself. I like fruity girlie drinks, where you don't taste the liquor you just feel the affect. This is exactly what I want. Uno Mas, the water is no longer needed!", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MBZDzN04PlnKUnWUw6-yTQ", "review_id": "ilFcVjRj9RsOmlIvNy-DcA", "text": "If I found myself in a nightmare where I was lost in the never ending corridors of the Mall of America and stumbled across a Mexican restaurant, I imagine it would be exactly like Macayo's.  As to why anyone who lives in Phoenix would want to spend their money at this place when there are literally hundreds of quaint, authentic family owned Mexican restaurants in every part of the city is beyond me.  Okay so the food wasn't too bad and it's probably consistant as well.  In fact I'd give the food a 3 since I'm not too picky but the utter soullessness of this place was almost too much to bare!  Green Day was blasting in the bar area where we were seated...and to be fair, I don't mind GD but come on, in a \"Mexican\" restaurant?...and at full volume?  Maybe it was just a poor seating arrangement and it would've been better in one of the other hundred or so rooms.  More than likely though, this place just isn't what I or any other self respecting lover of Mexican food would consider a good place to eat.  If you love going to theme parks and if you enjoy frequenting night clubs and you want to combine this into your false illusion of a good Mexican dining experience, by all means come here and you probably won't be disappointed.  But for everyone else who actually possesses an ounce of dignity when it comes to where you eat, please do yourself and the local ma-pa Mexican restaurants a favor and visit one of them instead.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TmEPymvZ2Q9QCSJi6Q63Cw", "review_id": "5lp7FVVwKZieGOClKlclqQ", "text": "My husband and I heard great reviews about this restaurant and we decided to give them a shot. One word can describe this place GROSS!!! The food sounded great but then you took a bite and ewww disappointment. The salsa was lame, the chips stale. There were only two good things about this place the soda and the waitress was nice. Other than that don't waste your money GO TO ABUELO'S...it may be on the west side but it never disappoints.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HOleI3jz1MLNUJ6cc1x0Pw", "review_id": "iNFOFXYowtaWe7Q4fHssBw", "text": "Blech! Eek! Yuck! Went here last Saturday with my compadres, Myles M, Kristin S and a few others. We had been day drinking substantially and still thought the food was barely edible. Having grown up in California, I am completely aware of the variety of \"Mexican food\" that exists. I've had true authentic food with cactus, Americanized Tex Mex like they serve at places like Chevy's and drive-through places like Filiberto's, and I'm ok with eating at the less authentic end of the spectrum. That being said, I still expect my food to be made with decent ingredients, to be flavorful and to be a good value for the money. And the food at Macayo's is none of those. \n\nThe special shrimp burrito we got had a decently spicy sauce, but the tortilla was soggy and greasy. The Spanish rice was the worst I've ever had. My friend's \"grilled veggie\" fajitas were overcooked, mushy, STEAMED veggies like carrots and broccoli. What a curse to be a vegetarian in this joint! The house salsa was OK but I've had better from a jar. \n\nThe only saving grace of this place was that it was crowded and lively on a Saturday night (always something I miss dining in Central Phoenix). The pitcher of margaritas we got was also decent and not too sweet. \n\nSorry, Obama, and sorry to everyone else who gave this place a decent review. Macayo's sucks and I'm not afraid to say it.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GrSixRnGIxNUJ1Cn5DNX9A", "review_id": "nvu9Na9qbmReOI2B3ZA26g", "text": "This place is the reigning king of the \"Screw real Mexican food, we are Americans and make Mexican our way\" category.  You know the contenders.  Macayo's,  Arriba, Ajo Al's, Mi Amigos, Julio G's and the like.  They each have their local empires and they are plentiful in Phoenix.\n\nIf you are into heavy creams, greasy cheeses, shredded beef, and other hallmarks of this gut busting tradition than Macayo's is the place for you.  A great place to fill up on calories.\n\nOn a positive note the chips are alright and their Downtown and Mesa locations are pretty cool buildings.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-9mljS0O9mwdOnGv-Oea3Q", "review_id": "OdcTDRehDfex0FijvOB28A", "text": "I went in yesterday for happy hour to have a birthday drink. I had the house margarita for $5.75. Actually I had two! They were good. I think I disappointed the bartender when I question him why his $7.25 Margarita he was pushing was supposedly so awesome. He claimed Cruz a local Tequila was the reason. I argued just because it's local doesn't make it good. LOL. \n\nThe house Rita stands up alone, as a good traditional Rita on the rocks. Don't buy the hype, as I saw half the crowd not question it and accept the pricier one on special as the way to go. \n\nThe place was busy. They were also hosting a MBA networking mixer just off the main bar. In addition to discounted beer at happy hour they also offered free food! I thought those days were gone but they kept a steady supply of warm chips, salsa, veggie tray, cold pinwheel wraps and one or two hot Mexican items (mini chimis, and bean & cheese nachos) coming. I was going to order a half price appetizer as part of my happy hour, but heck I went for the free food and was just fine. \n\nMy sampling of the appetizers makes me wonder how good the menu was, so I peeked at it. It looks pretty basic but tasty. I think everything was $12 or less on the dinner menu. According to the sign outside lunch starts at $5.99.  It may be commercialized Mexican food but it's a step up from some places like Taco Bell and Baja Express for certain.\n\nThe staff seemed competent and to work rather well together. Even though it was busy the staff was calm and quick to serve, which is a good thing. They seem to recognize some customers as regular patrons which was also nice. \n\nThe woman's room off the bar was fresh and clean in this madness as was the bar and all areas I could see. \n\nI think I will be back. I think I could even become a fan of the place over time. It seems to have a good mix of people and an impressive straight male clientele, worth another look.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FdTiUJh4NRewatdg0I6flw", "review_id": "wR1Te2P4D2gdIb4-3k9vWQ", "text": "This would normally be a 2-star review, but I appreciate the theatricality of the building and the interior decor enough to give Macayo's the extra star power.\n\nThe exterior looks like it was pulled off of the set of \"Legends of the Hidden Temple\" (an old Nickelodeon show), and the interior is either somewhat boring mexican restaurant (the main dining area) or guffaw-inducing dramatic lighting, tiered seating, giant wooden parrots, and a nightclub-esque glowing bar (the \"Aztec\" room). I overheard the waitress tell another customer that they have DJs on 2 nights a week. Makes sense.\n\nThe food is... well, it's like everyone says: cheesy, intestine-blocking, Ameri-Mexican cuisine. I almost hurled when I asked the waitress what was in their \"baja\" sauce. It involved some kind of cheese AND half and half. I decided to get my green chile tamale with green sauce instead. It was good, but a little sweet. The Chile Relleno was... subpar. That dish is generally a good barometer of the quality of a mexican restaurant, and theirs was soggy and drenched in melted cheese. Don't get me wrong, there's a fond place in my gut for gobs and gobs of delicious cheese, but it's not really 4-star dining.\n\nTheir drinks are... large and filled with tequila, but remain largely unoffensive.  Exactly what I expected.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5_JuHOYNL3skhzxZzPESSQ", "review_id": "ZnAsXwBExfnwtZBQQvdmGw", "text": "Typical Americanized Mexican food menu. Don't expect a lot of unique items, but do expect a lot of the standards.\n\nSplit a green chili cheese crisp to start. Quite tasty. Green chilis were not fresh roasted, but still good.\n\nChicken fajitas completed the meal. Chicken was good, but not great. The veggies (onions and peppers) were cook well, but did not really have any seasoning. Beans, tortillas, sour cream, and guacamole were good.\n\nWould definitely go back. Especially since they are open late.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 8, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "LR8s7B8WhC6gEl_6ePWMsA", "text": "I agreed to join a bunch of friends to come to here for lunch today, although after reading some of the reviews I almost changed my mind.  To my great surprise, it went like this:\n\n*  Chips & Salsa were brought to the table to start with.  Both were EXCELLENT!\n\n*  With drinks served & lunch cooking, here came big pizza-like open face quesadillas...  Free (!) & DELICIOUS!\n\nThe \"Lunch Special\" menu allows you to select one or two of many main item choices, all the same price each, & one or two of a good number of side dish selections, all the same price each.  It was SO EASY to get a meal of exactly what I wanted!\n\nI ordered a Chile Relleno & a Shredded Beef Taco for my main items, & Chicken Tortilla Soup plus Steamed Vegetables for my sides.  I had the soup first, of course, & it was GREAT!  There was some salad too (free!), & the big Chile Relleno & taco were both DELICIOUS!\n\nLet's see, what else...  Comfortable atmosphere & seating, stylish decor, friendly service, & LOW PRICES!  This big, terrific meal came to only $7.95!\n\nSorry to contradict my 1 & 2 Star friends on this one, but I loved the place!", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2gvAjt4fV9YsjDZHEqCTpQ", "review_id": "7gSdAikDGGPJ30GGYhNckQ", "text": "Their salsa had me at hello!!  Addicted!  Love their chips and salsa!  A couple weeks ago I tried their guacamole with it....  yum!!  In fact, sometimes have found myself at home wishing I had some of that salsa!!  Add the Baja Sauce and wow, nacho chip eating heaven!  \n\nI also have tried their Green Tamale Bits which were out of this world!  Mixed with their Baja sauce and a margarita, I was a happy girl.  I found out that's available on their Happy Hour Menu as well and along with all of their appetizers, something I need to hit more often. \n\nLast week I tried their green chili burrito recommended by a friend and loved it.  I would have never ordered it without her recommendation as that's not normally something I would eat.  The flavor was so good that I ate it all.  \n\nWe are holding meetings their on a regular bases so I look forward to trying other items as well.  The Central location has four private meeting rooms with meeting supplies that can fit almost any size group.   Great people, food, location and perfect for our needs!  \n\nDiffidently recommend dinning there and highly recommend them for special events and catering!!", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IAZt6MmGAkybHg7hu8OEhg", "review_id": "YjpEJoKyPWZFBsRtanXO2Q", "text": "The waitress was good for our big group, service was great, but I wasn't impressed with my food at all. Bland red sauce, not crispy, and not served hot.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Btph1wnrHKSZs6DkZXfMXQ", "review_id": "NDSANDTReZHOjXKUB61oYw", "text": "The Spirit of the Old West Alive Awards have held the last two months events at Macayo's Mexican Kitchen and everyone (30-40 attendees)was very happy with the food. Friday nights can get busy but our service has always been great! JT takes good care of us dealing with everything from special requests to hanging banners. \nThe food is always wonderful! Hot and seasoned just right. Generous portions and plenty of chips and salsa. The Margaritas are perfect. I can't say enough to thank Randy for setting up screen and projectors, and making ours a nice evening for people who keep the spirit of the old west alive. Free to the public www.spiritoftheoldwestalive.com", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0VptqMr6enVCnqRjVYs4NQ", "review_id": "mw--AFw6ntzuaPW6ef3v2A", "text": "When I first moved to Phoenix I was so excited for great Mexican food, coming from New England, that shouldn't be too tall of an order. My initial search for \"Best Mexican Food in Phoenix\" actually brought back Macayo's (this was long before the days of Yelp). I tried Macayo's a few times and it was ok, then I moved on to greener pastures.\n\nFast forward 5 years, many mexican restaurants, and a major diet change and I am at Chase field enjoying a veggie burrito, beans, and rice all courtesy of Macayo's. I actually craved it the next day so finally we decided to head to the original location and give it a whirl.\n\nThe building is quite ugly but I liked that it at least seemed to have some character. The inside leaves some to be desired, the atmosphere just blows. I don't care if a place is kitschy or mildly tacky but the whole dining setup just feels awkward. The cantina actually looked a bit more lively but we still opted for the dining area. \n\nThe waitress was actually very friendly and well rehearsed if nothing else, can't complain there. Come to find out they don't have the veggie burrito that I enjoyed so much at Chase Field! WTF?! The salsa here is good but the chips are kind of bland. The meal was decent but I kept wondering why I can't have what I had from the menu at Chase? My girlfriend's side of rice also tasted funky, again the Chase rice was much better - what is going on here?!\n\nThe best part of my meal was actually the house margarita. It was slightly sweet but had enough tequila in it and went down nicely.\n\nI hate to say this but Chase Field food is actually better then this place, the sad and ironic part is it's the same restaurant!", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "f3LA83yEEBMj9q92H28O7w", "review_id": "iYS9rOBQreVsglBMU31UXw", "text": "Grade A white bread \"Mexican\" food", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "B8HTR0tC1NFe4yAuUV3tGw", "review_id": "4Bv8XUggP1vkYIR348eJVQ", "text": "After reading a few of the reviews written about this place I decided to share my thoughts on this Mexican chain food destination. I have lived here all my life and never took the time to stop in until one day my buddy and I missed the bus and were looking for a place to escape the heat. The one thing about this location that always made me want to try it was the shape of the building. \n\nIt always reminded me of one of the Mayan pyramids built in Mexico. Anyways when you first walk in they have the usual set up, bar on one side with a few tables and a full dining section for the dinner and lunch crowd. We were seated right away and given a quick run down of everything half off(happy hour pricing). The beer selection is pretty standard and the price for a pitcher was kind of high as well but my friend was happy with having it all for himself since I do not drink.\n\nThe bite size tamale bites were good and the Steak Cortez was great as well. The only thing I would recommend is going before or after happy hour as it can get really crowed and it is hard to find a place to sit unless you are just having lunch or dinner. Also it can be hard to enjoy a meal with the loud sounds of people screaming at the T.V. as the dining area is really close to the bar area. Other than that I suggest stopping in the next time you are in the area. If nothing else you can take a cool picture in front of the building LOL.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "33vUIil_GCaT92aUaZhRXA", "review_id": "-wi1rpoo0Rx1K2eJXyl4Vg", "text": "I hadn't been to Macayo's in years & was craving Mexican food so my dad & I headed over there for lunch today.\n\nThe 1st thing I thought when entering one of the dining rooms, wow so tacky! The only up-to-date thing in the place were the flat screen tvs, everything else was from the 80's & 90's. Our server was friendly & checked on us a few times, nice guy.\n\nThe chips & salsa were pretty good, chips were nice & hot & the salsa was ok. Dad ordered the lunch burro with chicken, hold the rice, cheese & sour cream. I ordered the shredded beef chimichanga with a side of rice. I opted to not have the red sauce on top & our server suggested I get the baja sauce instead so I did, on the side. Dad enjoyed his burro, ate the whole thing. My chimichanga was tasty & I did like the baja sauce, however the rice was nasty. It had a strange taste to it, almost like plastic-yuck!\n\nOverall, we'd probably come back but we're not in any hurry.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eVq6OT3R-nRnZDfmtX9aOQ", "review_id": "4wSdOm5LuPL_or3MPGPJcA", "text": "I went here last night with a good friend of mine for the first time.  We both were in search of a restaurant that was open on the later side on New Year's Day and this happened to work out for us.  The building itself is like an Aztec or Mayan pyramid and hard to miss since it kind of sticks out - but I guess you could say it adds to the character of the place.  Overall the decor is a bit dated, but clean and honestly for the type of restaurant it is, it's acceptable.\n\nWe were greeted warmly and seated right away to a booth where we both decided to indulge in their margarita special for the evening which was an upgrade from the house.  I was surprised how large they were and tasted great.  I enjoyed the fact that they didn't taste watered down at all and were a bit more on the savory side versus tasting ultra sugary.\n\nThe chips and salsa were a nice touch since many places now don't seem to offer complementary items like that anymore.  The chips were perfectly crisp, not overly salty or thick.  The salsa lacked a bit of pizazz, but tasty none the less.  He ordered the Chimichanga de Macayo and I tried the Sonoran Enchilada Sampler.  Both were delicious and well seasoned.  The chiles in the enchiladas really brought out a nice rounded flavor.  Their rice was flavorful and not overcooked which seems to be a common issue for many restaurants I have tried.  For dessert, we shared the fried ice cream with chocolate sauce; I never had it previously, but it was tasty.  The crust wasn't quite as crispy as I had anticipated, but did have a nice little crunch to it.\n\nIn general, our visit to Macayo's was a pleasant one.  The service was great - our waiter was very accommodating, helpful and attentive.  We enjoyed our meal very much and I can't wait to go back and try out a couple of other items on the menu!", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "33vUIil_GCaT92aUaZhRXA", "review_id": "U8i_GmL0MPikV7so2sZMjA", "text": "I had to downgrade my rating after last night's delivery. I received a free delivery coupon from Delicious Deliveries so we used it for dinner. There weren't a lot of options in my zip code so we settled on Macayo's. \n\nWe started out with the green corn tamale bites. I didn't care for them but my hubby seemed to enjoy them. They also gave us a big bag of chips with sides of salsa, pretty good as I stated in my previous review. For our entrees, my hubby ordered the steak fajitas & I ordered the carne asada burrito (with rice & beans added). Hubby said his fajitas were pretty good but my burro was gross. The bottom was so soggy I couldn't eat it as a whole, just picked at it & threw a lot away. For dessert I ordered the flan & since our order was over $30 we got a free dessert as well so I chose the mini chocolate chimis. The flan was ok & the chocolate chimis with ice cream were pretty good. \n\nTotal with tip & free delivery was about $50. We won't be ordering here again...I'm pretty much just done with the whole food delivery service thing after 2 expensive, not so great meals.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vhxFLqRok6r-D_aQz0s-JQ", "review_id": "ubp_J6vUKO5ejiSBi1IZYA", "text": "Let's be honest:  This is not true authentic Mexican food.  This is Mexican food as the gringos imagined it.  Having said that, that doesn't mean it's bad Mexican food.  The salsas are good, there is a sauce made of cream cheese, everything has cheese on it, and I'm sure they'd fry your salad if you asked nicely.  They have a pretty good happy hour the back room (the Aztec room I believe) is a good place to start.   The restaurant is huge and despite that, due to the massive amount of wait staff, you should be able to get in and out in a hurry.  Plus the building looks like a pretend Mayan temple.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "ulrHjgaaXOmeN479UF7LJA", "text": "You know, not everyone likes ABBA. But if you look at their record sales over the last 35 or so years, it seems like most people do. Still, they just are not and have never been cool. Despite an almost universal appeal that should point up some universally-regarded good qualities, they still get no respect.\n\nI bring this up because in some quarters Macayo makes a mighty fine target. Locally they are like the ABBA of Gringo Mex.\n\nAnd yet . . . they've been around HOW LONG?? \n\nSo Macayo does far more right than they do wrong.  Check out the Steak Cortez or the Chicken Poblano and tell me it's not tasty. Order the fajitas and hear them come out of the kichen sizzling and sounding like a million bucks, and tasting like . . . well, like $14.95 or whatever. You get your money's worth.\n\nSo is Macayo's a destination? No. It will never be cool. Is it a reliable place for a good meal well-served? As they would say in Sweden: S\u00e4kert.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bHlVnMXvZ3Wp28rRfqnG-A", "review_id": "NZo4Lct5TbV_KfrWjEln9A", "text": "Ate here with a small group from work mid week for lunch.\nOrdered the Green corn tamales.  I don't find these often enough and order them whenever I find them.  Very good.\nSevice was good, knowledgeable.  \nAmbiance was fine.  The place is a local chain, i believe, but it is good.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "B4K5ruafil9RSDiTIL-1Bw", "review_id": "MqinftsfBJzOHwwnfNa2YQ", "text": "Oh...Macayos.  A once Phoenix staple has turned into complete and utter crap.  I spent many a high school evenings dining here after debate practices and I believe El Presidente Obama ate here within the past few years.  \n\nThings have taken a big turn for the worse.  I mean, you shouldn't expect much with their cheesy decor and a customer base similar to that of Wal-Mart, but it used to be decent - and edible.  \n\nTheir menu got smaller.  Its hard to find anything under $11.  The food (even the side of veggies) was SOOO greasy and fatty. Seriously - I feel like I need to eat salads for the next 2 days to compensate for the calorie content of that dish. The baja sauce lost its kick.  The guac had no flavor. I regret eating here.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 8, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "hDlSSyDreM9xY4yQWPm54w", "review_id": "S-X2G2KcCqwCcK4r0YeTEg", "text": "DOUBLE-X BLACKLIST. Three years since my last visit (not long enough apparently), and it's time I updated and upgraded Macayo's to DOUBLE-X. See you in 2014 beeyotches.\n\nWhere oh where have your owners gone, Macayo's? What happened to the quality of food with which you opened and on which your franchise and brand name are founded?\n\nFIRE your kitchen staff, FIRE your kitchen manager, and FIRE your general manager.\n\nMediocre, bland, sometimes scary, late, cold, not clean, goopy, old and stale.\n\n--cardboard menu cards are wet and starting to mildew from days and days of moisture;\n--salsa 4 to 5 days old. the salt has made it briney, the green chilis are fermenting it into vinegar;\n--special \"top shelf\" fresh-fruit texas margarita is a swirl of gatorade-colored syrup and a complete waste of grand marnier; head to Quick Trip instead;\n--rice from weeks ago, reheated, refrigerated, reheated, refrigerated, microwaved and then served from oblivion; dry, cakey gloopy SHIT. Shame on you!;\n--refried beans go the same way. ranch style. they keep for weeks out on the ranch. didn't finish them? no problem. just throw in a bit of lard and put 'em back on the fire. Macayo's clearly has the technique mastered.\n--chicken \"guisado\" so old, even cooks from Diamonds wouldn't serve it;\n--flour tortillas either not fully cooked, or kept in the same damp room as the menu cards -- they were doughy and starting to ferment;\n--sopapillas for shame! looked like fried cowpies. you couldn't force feed me this shit! SEND IT BACK!!!\n\nAfter dining at the mother restaurant, you can be sure I'll think twice when I see the Macayo bird on something at the grocery. BLECH.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y9CWMzue2ghq1ddN8S_qaQ", "review_id": "3UwUB4y-SBd0Jmj3F2yT_A", "text": "Good, not great.  I'm sure there must be better places in AZ.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BNWm3rIUBmh9s6DHuI90qw", "review_id": "PkCqnpP3L00glEcPZBKeUg", "text": "New to Nevada from California, we are trying to establish new restaurant favorites.  We started with Macayo's on Charleston for Mexican food just because we were shopping in that plaza. We asked several people how it was and only one person said it was good. Highly disappointing after we tried it, and we crossed it off our list! \n\nI usually judge the food by two things:  The salsa, and chile verde. If these are good, the menu is good.  The salsa was crap and there was no chile verde.  They had something like it but the waitress said it's made with beef instead. What?\n\nI agree with the other 1 star reviews.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "96HSkt1bCBlKMIavUE0seA", "review_id": "y1Ze0fRseTN6FqreQug36A", "text": "Went here for Cinco De Mayo for a a margarita. They were pretty good and not over priced. Very cool looking building! Service was pleasant but overall the restaurant wasn't overly impressive but I would still go back agian!", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DESuUHNcQUULDCS9KlNVcw", "review_id": "GIIxFBggUpP0I0BgXnahAw", "text": "First time at this location and I was not impressed. \n\nThe waitress had attitude and told us three times that she would be by to help us. We sat at the table for about 10 minutes before receiving the chips and salsa. Another lengthy wait for our drinks.\n\nThe chips were stale and very greasy. The salsa looked like ketchup with cilantro and tasted like watered-down ketchup. Gross.\n\nOrdered the Baja Burro with shredded beef. It came out as a chimichanga. The meat was good, but the Baja Sauce was bland and not spicy at all. \n\nMy husband had a carne asada burro and said the tortilla was disgusting and soggy.\n\nSkip this place and go to Filiberto's... they have better food (*gasp*) for a LOT less money.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MpqxMHtFtP4dTDcA2n4ZHA", "review_id": "WnbsBt3zhSXT2sXmtQK2VA", "text": "I had been to Macayo's numerous times not because I wanted my colleagues like the place. Every time I go I notice the value of the food and taste is getting worst. Today I went and ordered Chicken Fajitas with side veggies. The fajitas didn't come out sizzling they looked like they must have sat in the window for awhile. The veggies are ice cold with tons of butter and barely cooked. The chicken tasted like they been freezer burned and no seasoning. The dish wasn't appetizing at all.  Also, I service isn't the best  I was with a group and had leftovers and wanted a box and the server didn't even come around. Just drop off the check and walk away. I wouldn't recommend going to this place if you want some good Mexican food.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "66CvWYdsXZcInKUGw62BwA", "review_id": "yMKM7n8GSSEtc3gKAK8YKA", "text": "I grew up on this Macayo's location's food, literally. My grandmother moved to Arizona in 1942 and was excited when this place opened. So my family has been coming here for 50+ years. Is it the best Mexican food ever in Phoenix? No, it's not \"foodie\" food. Do they serve a great chimi? Yup. Enchilada sampler is good too. Chips and salsa always good and it's dining room is family friendly, if kitchy and dated. Love it or leave it, Macayo's is a landmark to Phoenicians.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "VNrfaZHW-W25e8bYE6DTPg", "review_id": "-Ulwh_JJniqVyluerhRmJA", "text": "Out to eat with friends from work.  Really good food!  I had the Combo plate:  2 little tamales, 4 mini-chimi's (2 chicken/2beef), 2 taquitos, and spinach queso dip.  Brought some home!  Service was good.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ef7eJrSr7chDjDth0-k2HQ", "review_id": "V6fCt95NQlrwiy0tA099lA", "text": "I was here the other evening for a meeting (which by the way was set up in the middle of the main dining room, instead of off to one of the side aka quieter areas..making it near impossible to hear anything) and I did not have any of the food, so I will refrain from commenting on what I did see...eh.\n\nI did; however, order a house margarita, and noticed on the menu that it came in two sizes.  I was not asked what size I wanted, just given the larger $2 more size... how clever.  I asked for it with no salt and it came with the most salt I have seen on a margarita EVER!  Ok, fine, whatever.. I wiped it off.. It came with two straws  (so you drink it faster. and order more..HA! I am on to your tricks... no thanks!)  As for the actual taste of the margarita....BLEH... blandest ever.. didn't even really taste like lime or sweet n sour, or the like.. it reminded me of these really gross margarita \"pouches\"  (think Capri Sun) that I bought once while in Cali on vacation... they were so gross that I ended up freezing the rest as ice packs for my cooler!  I am not sure if this margarita had much tequila in it either... so for my $8 I had a goblet of wasted calories....sad.\n\nThe service is another low point.. once our servers realized that only 4 of our party of 10 were eating (always a pisser, I speak from experience..but still people) they were pretty much imaginary for the rest of the night.. It took about 10 minutes after I was ready to leave for me to see one of the  servers, and he promptly told me that he couldn't get my check, but as soon as he saw the other server he would let her know.. 5 minutes later she made an appearance... sigh.\n\nI have heard not really great things about this place, and based on my experience I doubt I would go back to give the food a try.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "KI4sBf9jWLs4aGm_mIsFQA", "review_id": "a67Hp5uHcNDFMivilTkI_Q", "text": "Been here twice now with work homies.\nFirst time, not bad...second time, wow.\nI'm slowly getting more experienced with true Mexican food, and my favorite stuff is found at stands/trucks and Mexican greasy spoons.  This is only the second dine-in place I've been to, with the other an authentic restaurant in Tucson.\nAnyway, my first time here I got mahi tacos and the wings.  I dunno why I ordered the wings or why I thought that'd be a good idea at a Mexican restaurant.  They were only OK, with no real kick or anything to make them unique in any way. The tacos were great, though.  All I can remember is the caramelized onions going so well with the sweet fish.  It was really a great dish.\nSecond time around I got a carne asada chimichanga.  \nWow.  \nThere was a spinach queso sauce all on top with melted cheese.  I could've put that sauce on the drink coasters and enjoyed myself.  Unbelievably delicious!  The meat in the chimi was seasoned well and quite tender.  It wasn't a crispy chimi due to the smothering of it in that wonderful sauce, but it all came together to make an incredible meal.  Even the beans were good, and I don't like beans.  Oh and their guacamole...so fresh.  I slathered it on top of the chimi and it impossibly made it even better.  This was honestly the best chimichanga I've ever had.\nWe went during happy hour and sat in a happenin' spot with a DJ and all.  Music was loud but varied and he was taking requests.  We got our theme song 'September' by EWF played and it made for a really good time.  \nWaiter did his job decently.  No complaints there.\nThe chips and salsa were much better this visit...the chips were actually warm and the salsa thick.  We didn't get refilled as quickly as we'd liked, but oh well.\nTheir menu has a lot of great sounding things on it and makes me want to come back again and again just to taste everything that caught my eye.  The prices...well, this is central Phoenix so I guess they are the norm.  I'm cheap so its a bit much for me.  \nThe coworker we were taking out was super hungry and was really looking forward to coming here.  He left quite happy and I'm glad this place didn't disappoint.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mvseP5eZisF2lZy_7slv3g", "review_id": "_eFZ3Dg09CUNn1Ytz7DXGQ", "text": "The 1 Star was for the Mahi tacos that was the only thing that was great about this experience. Being from San Diego I am spoiled when it comes to great Mexican food and service. First off when you order a shot Put it in a small rocks glass not a plastic cup that you make jello shooters in! Serve real salsa and guacamole Please for goodness sake! If your going to call yourself a Mexican establishment then do it right! Please hire a waitress that has a brain and isn't slow! If it wasn't for the fact it was a go away party I would have never stepped foot in a such a dirty establishment.  WORST MANGO AND STRAWBERRY MARGARITAS EVER!!", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hVkQbDk61hmIi5iVm3IkZw", "review_id": "p_eKJjefm3IONw95A2Xs-Q", "text": "Macayo's happens to be one of few (only?) places open til a strange hour on Sundays, which I'm all for.  It was literally the only place we could find at 9pm on a Sunday to go for not-bad food.\n\nI personally love their red-corn taquitos.  In fact, I love them so much, they are the reason I go here.  When someone has Macayo's catering, I can count on those little red devils to shine over all else.  Yum!\n\nTypical Mexican beer selection.  Tryin' to push a zillion different margaritas.  May or may not get your order right, which for me isn't an issue (see: you can't really screw up a taquito order), but I've seen it more than once the wrong thing is delivered to the table.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "PcXydnyYdFVsZhSWeURezA", "review_id": "D8SXiwMPKvj2Tow9R5Wrqw", "text": "Unless you have a few hours of your life you don't mind wasting, DO NOT COME HERE! \n\nMy wife and a few friends decided to grab some happy hour food and beverages somewhere. when we arrived and sat down we asked about specials, the waiter replys with \"oh,  um.... $3 draft and wells\". we proceed to ask about food and margarita specials (that the sign behind us clearly states). he tells us \"no\". I then ask him \"Are you Sure? Because that sign over there says differently\". He then says \"i'll check\". \n\nI was right. \n\nstrike 1..\n\nAfter we order a drink we decided on some food. About \n15 minutes after we order a group of about 12 or 13 business type people walked in......Well i'm not really sure what happen after this point but everything seemed to go down hill really fast. \n\nOk..... so i then ask the bartender to change the tv station from CBS News to the football game. (we are the only ones in there besides a person at the bar and the business types in the other room). He does this about 20 minutes after i asked as he obviously forgot until he saw me staring at him. Not too big of a deal.\n\n25 minutes after ordering our appetizers we still have not seen our waiter or any sign of our food. He finally comes over to our table and says \"you're food will be out shortly, our cooks are slacking\" It's completely obvious to us that this guy forgot to put in our order. \n\nFinally our food arrives! It was brought out by another gentlemen who exclaimed \"Sorry about the wait folks, that big party over there (the business types) caught our cooks by suprise! \n\n1. We ordered long before they even came in. \n2. Your cooks got caught by surprise??!!!  So, they're not used to cooking when they go to work as a cook!\n\nThey got one order completely wrong. our friend who is a vegetarian, ordered the harvest sampler (the veggie sampler). They brought her the regular sampler consisting of beef chimi's burro's and other things. Now we have to wait another 20 minutes for her food. \n\nAfter comping her meal we received our check. We asked the waiter again if he can split it up 3 ways (we had told him we would be doing this prior to ordering) \"Sure, No problem he says\". He returns 10 mins later only to tell us he can't split the check and we'll have to \"figure it out\" \n\n My wife and the rest of our party except one, proceed to leave and wait for us outside while we \"figure out\" the check.  After deciding we would leave a poor and undeserved tip just to be nice, our waiter brings back our change.. no $1's. before we can open our mouth to remedy this he is gone. \n\nAt this point i'm tempted to walk out without leaving a tip but im a nice guy. So i stroll up to the bar to make change. The new bartender makes eye contact with me,  but doesn't say a word, turns around and proceeds to shuffle around the bar as he tries desperately to open a bottle of seagrams with no luck. After 5 minutes and not even a\" i'll be right with you\" or anything i walked out without leaving a tip. i have never done that before. EVER", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j-kShDJgp5acGhqJAkJHnA", "review_id": "jSoK2hqV1BTAewOduwCYFw", "text": "A very odd experience.  \n\nWe entered in the front of the restaurant where we were met by the hostess.  We told her we were there for happy hour and she proceeded to show us to what I thought was the bar area. Well, yes but she took us out the back door of the restaurant, to the back door of the bar.  Once there I started to get nervous.  A line of 4 or 5 people waiting to get in met by two security people checking Identification.  \n\nOnce you show the security people your ID, they then put a wrist band on you.  I am pushing 50, but perhaps without the wrist band, someone may mistake me for under 21.  \n\nFinally inside, it was a throw back to some 80's nightclub with old school music and flashing lights and more, at attention security staff.  \n\nThey feature a free happy hour buffet with assorted Mexican food, which was actually fresh and tasty.  Our server was nice and attentive.  \n\nThe entire time we were there, I was worried to why they needed a security team roaming about.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8qe2c5uRlAkvNFvDriBm1Q", "review_id": "iS9OTAPRfqtQoRZfTe1Auw", "text": "We got to experience Macayo's because the local Italian restaurant is closed on Sundays.\n\nHow to express the feel...?  Not very busy on a Sunday afternoon around 4 PM...overpriced and certainly light-on-the-tequila margaritas...plenty of chips and salsa being delivered to the table...entrees that took WAY too long to be delivered...portion size and presentation leaving much to be desired...and the waiter kept our water glasses full.\n\nWould you be satisfied with an order of rolled tacos which list on the menu as coming topped with  guacamole?  When the cheese is sprinkled on so lightly that you can count the shred strands on each one?  When the guacamole is served in a 2-ounce solo cup on the side?  I think not!\n\nAnother in my party ordered a chicken soft taco and a bean and cheese burrito...the chicken was in shreds, like someone in the kitchen boiled breast, thighs and legs and subsequently shredded them with a fork.  The worst part was no seasoning...save for the salsa served with the chips.  The bean and cheese burrito was a study in rice...so much rice that it was difficult to find the beans and cheese in the burrito.\n\nThe fourth in our group ordered the nachos supreme.  The chips are advertised as coming smothered in beef or chicken (he chose beef),\ncheese, refried beans, tomatoes, sour cream and guacamole.  Again, the guacamole came on the side in a 2-ounce solo cup as well as the sour cream.  They were not requested on the side...but they came that way. \n\nAs I am in search of the best guacamole burrito on the planet, that is what I ordered...a burrito that is guacamole, sour cream, bacon, cheese and raw onion.  The burrito I received...got the guacamole...got the cheese...got the sour cream...missing the onion...and some really fatty bacon.  It has been a long time since I had a guacamole burrito that chewy.\n\nMargaritas were just a flat-out mistake.  I guess you have to know someone behind the bar to get much more than the faint whisper of a tequila bottle being passed in front of the glasses.  When they are delivered, they look incredible...the glasses filled perfectly...the salt on the rim done so well you could take a measuring tape to the glass and find perfect consistency all the way around.  While I enjoy the look of a well-presented margarita, I wanna feel and taste tequila in it!\n\nMaybe this works for the family 'hispanic eatery down the street'...it does not do so well for me.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f01B5tRtqf3k6ak1pPSAWw", "review_id": "BcfmdJblYUr70r8y5RljlA", "text": "Good place friendly staff.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8IKIpm6ztRsep7OpmB05pg", "review_id": "cKdZbsslVHlARQZUHXOTHw", "text": "Happened upon this restaurant while staying at a nearby hotel. We drove by earlier in the day and were first interested in the unique architecture of the building. The decor inside was fun and had an old-school feel. Lots of pink and green, neon lights, mirrors, and wall murals. I loved it!\n\nWent in for dinner a little late, still being on west coast/vacation time, but there were still quite a few people and we weren't rushed at all. Our server was very friendly and helpful when we asked about the menu, even though she needed to check with the kitchen on some of our particular needs. \n\nWe started with two margaritas and the Espinaca con queso. Unfortunately it was missing spinach. Hmm... There were some green chiles, however, that added to the cheese dip. I ordered a beef chimichanga with their famous baja sauce. OH how I love this white, creamy, spicy sauce!! Maybe a spicy sour cream? It was delicious! Hubby got steak fajitas which were good, but believe it or not, I was hooked on the grilled onions! They were so flavorful! I'm glad there were a lot on his platter so I could steal more than a few.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kG8jkVFgOAOq6Ht6RvAjEQ", "review_id": "jIYGO3tF7hNfeAwqb769cg", "text": "This is the original Macayo's and man has it seen better days. The decor is old. The carpeting is tired. The plates are chipped and scratched up. The service is crap and the food is NOT what it is at other Macayo's around town. It took our server 10 minutes to come and get our drink order. One member of our party ordered a Coke and it was totally flat. It took her another 10 minutes to replace it.  I had a chicken taco and the chicken tasted canned. The server spilled salsa all over the table and took forever to come back to clean it up. One member of our party ordered a bean and cheese burrito enchilada style and got a beef and green chili burrito with verde sauce...and then our server seemed befuddled when we asked for her to replace it with what we actually ordered.\n\nHonestly, I have eaten in better dive-Mexican places than this Macayos. Definitely skip this spot.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GMCchZHZT-5HXGu8kJJDoQ", "review_id": "rCZcFDOg1EoHlpTowVblwg", "text": "Popped in again tonight.\n\nSticking with 3 stars.\n\nCheese crisp is smaller than it used to be. Frozen house margarita downright sucked but blue margarita which cost an extra buck was a lot better.\n\nBaja verde enchiladas were good. Baja sauce is ok but could be better. Rice was good, service was good and kids cheeseburger was good.\n\nSticking with the 3 stars based on it being a classic valley staple. A little overpriced on some things and exceeding in other areas. This place can really be hit or miss though.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Mfqyc3T-JtbJXp4xfuKB2A", "review_id": "0qMLNEETKPlewPlXYaSnUw", "text": "I must have gone on a bad day, because this is possibly the worst mexican food I've had. Honestly, tasted like Taco Bell on a poor day. I ordered a California burrito, for almost $10. The tortilla was stale, and the flavor was just not there. Being from California, I'm offended that they call this a California burrito!\nOther than that, the salsa was not fresh at all, and I'm guessing it came straight out of a can. Not even a jar-- a can.\nOverpriced, stale fast-food. How has this place been there so long?! I felt robbed after seeing the bill.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NaNOWaZGP5oSuo-kDcCLdQ", "review_id": "RoV3V2qLsQN7av8BppeMpw", "text": "I had the grilled fish tacos in corn tortillas, and the taste of that dish is worth four stars, but the price ($13) is at least two dollars more than it should be.  The salsa was good, particularly the thicker hot sauce, and the person I was with also liked their meal.  The service was good on our visit, though it was not really crowded.  The decor is dark and tired, and it was not the cleanest place around.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BkmIUgwHg_5TCkJbdMEiJQ", "review_id": "udXLBW3HPoQivNcfLWJ0bw", "text": "way to go Macayo's, thanks for ruining my birthday meal.  I had hundreds of choices, and sadly, i chose you :-( \n\nafter 45 minutes of waiting for our food, i practically begged somebody else's waiter to either find our food, or find our waitress.  a few minutes later, our waitress comes out and says that they \"can't find one of the plates\".  \n\nwhat?  after 45 minutes they realized they have a ticket dangling there, right in front of their faces, and they \"can't find one of the plates\"?  we both ordered off of the 'summer specials' menu.  you know, the one you charge double for.\n\nneedless to say, we walked. Mi Patio on 3rd Ave/Osborn was much better, and much cheaper anyway.  and they let ol' BobbyQ know that they not only appreciated my business, but that they appreciated my birthday.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "kCsAcEPf3p-UY_l734g8oA", "text": "I went here on the 4th of July with a huge party (my family). When we entered they had a kids pool full of nasty water up front because their roof was leaking...not so nice. The waiters were nice, allowing us to go to the bar to order our apps and drinks in order to get hh pricing and dealing with our giant party. Unfortunately, the food at Macayos is just not very good and is WAY overpriced. I got the baja chicken quesadilla and it was fairly dry and bland. It also took a huge amount of time to get our food (but I understand that due to our party size and the fact that it was a holiday). If it were up to me, I probably would not eat at Macayo's again....but I know I'll probably end up back there at some point. Please don't let your friends convince you to come here! With all of the Mexican food options in Phoenix, there is no reason to come here.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "slJrbI92rtg04ybQmOiEcQ", "review_id": "H9nZrr57aIersD72r6LoEw", "text": "Decent Mexican. The margaritas were good but a little pricey being a probably mix.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n5r0zhic4m9MiGH-7Hjziw", "review_id": "2B87V08XjddFY7eb7hZWhw", "text": "I was helped right away in being seated, but it took forever for the food once seated.  The food was HORRIBLE and actually was sent back by my colleage.  I wanted to send mine back, but did not want to make it worse.  There were hardly any people in the restaurant, what took so long?  No wonder the taco was burnt.  But the black slimy stuff on the red pepper, what was that?!  Also, no specials at happy hour time (4:30 on a weekday).  Never again.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a09ENYogqRn0sQ8J2D_rng", "review_id": "mYiFLzqd_cMB9B-HJ90K9A", "text": "been coming here since birth", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 7, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "kffxYQVQsEpF1DVlQlcGCg", "review_id": "WGseav8Xgi57_YgTckov6Q", "text": "This is the Very first Macayo's. Always good food!\n We love the chips and salsa, especially with a good cup of coffee!\n\nThe food is always good, we are not much of drinkers but, we hear the drinks are strong and good.\nYou can order almost anything you want. Even if it is not on the menu. \nTheir BaJA Sause is fantastic! Lots of really good choices. \nIf you are craving Mexican this is the place.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TR39Z_41pR680CaLye-aXA", "review_id": "D55or8ZeDHzDIaENPxwLTg", "text": "Two words, BABY ROACH..... yes I said it.. and it's true and I hate to because I've know of Macayo's in it's better days, but they've gone down hill. I've only got the steak fajitas here. Every-time I walk in seems like the front-desk is f'ing off somewhere, but at least when they show up we get seated right then. Never waited very long, 1st steak fajitas seems fine. 2nd time the steak a little undercooked, but I didn't complain (I sometimes have my steaks medium rare), 3rd time they served me all onions and no bell peppers with my steak, my Wife's meal didn't come a listed on the menu and about 10 seconds after they brought out an additional plate tortillas I saw a baby roach walking on the table. I secretly squished it (with a napkin) and never told my Wife or she would have thrown up..... We left immediately... True story.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Kdeqlwybc16-79y_BgfdvA", "review_id": "Odlx_oaFAevKgU9HA_3uOQ", "text": "I like coming here. The food is great (and authentic). Drinks are awesome. Service can be hit or miss at times, but if you're not in a rush it's ok. However, the last few times here the service has been great. So hopefully they are improving in that area.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yCQzLCRSA72SDe-LtrBRCg", "review_id": "i_w7mVjltr_SmuJ4u1myFg", "text": "Over rated  :((((", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uBp2Jmip2qXQ0iWHUDY9sQ", "review_id": "3HxzdVqTQydwNU_BunOJxQ", "text": "I've been here quite a few times over the year and on my most recent visit I noticed that the food and service have really gone downhill.\n\nMacayo's claim to fame is that it's founder, Woody Johnson, invented the chimichanga by accidentally dropping a burrito into the deep frier. However, as any good Arizonan knows, this claim is challenged by El Charro restaurant in Tucson where they also claim to have invented the dish in the same year.\n\nEither way, you'd think that a restaurant that wants to lay claim to such an important event in food history would make an effort to maintain its reputation as a quality Mexican restaurant, but this doesn't seem to be the case.\n\nWe stopped in the other night and started with some cheese quesadillas for us and the kids and they were incredibly bland and boring. \n\nFor a main course, my wife had the steak picado and I had the green chile chicken picado. My dish is described on the menu as \"tender chunks of marinated chicken sauteed in a fiery blend of tomatillo salsa, strips of poblano chiles and habanero\". Nowhere does it say, cooked beyond recognition so that the chicken tastes like dry pieces of cardboard.\n\nMy wife's steak picado was not tender, but tough.\n\nAdditionally, our service was inattentive when it occurred and non-existent at other times. I never received the sour cream I requested and once the food was at our table and the waitress had left behind a pitcher of water so we could do our own refills, we didn't see her again despite the fact that several members of our party had ice tea and could have used refills.\n\nIn a city and state full of GOOD Mexican restaurants, you'd think that Macayo's would try harder to compete, but I guess not. If it's my choice, I won't be back.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-a7d79eTKvmkpHZT7ePYDQ", "review_id": "dVTjnO4D5fuxMMBMM7HDFA", "text": "My first visit to Macayo's was good! I loved the outside look of the restaurant. It was very neat. The food was on the spot, although I was also very hungry. Still, if I am craving Mexican food I would probably come here again!", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Zh7YSDKtyi1kMeSD4OZVJg", "review_id": "qziC_WSVeB6S6p-5NzFd2w", "text": "If you're ordering drinks, I'd suggest sticking to beer rather than the weak margaritas. The food, however, is the main attraction and it is outstanding. The chimis are probably the best item on the menu, but if you're looking to not eat something so filling, try the chicken flautas.\n\nParking is in the back and the restaurant is also right off the light rail.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E5qFR0RBQBoXx8FbrOkdbw", "review_id": "VT9j4Osv_zr-p5bXEQiILQ", "text": "Always good.  \n\nWe got in and out at lunch with good food and attentive service.  You can order from a special lunch menu or their full menu.  I recommend going early, as we were leaving around 12:30 and the place was getting really full.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fl6oI21uXoxVMwfR6lFanQ", "review_id": "h3iPjRvtkcAhfZ8pZrbFiQ", "text": "This was my first time at this location, which happens to be the original Macayo's, and I couldn't help, but be reminded of the Robert Frost poem, The Road Not Taken...\n\nTwo roads diverged in a yellow wood\nAnd sorry I could not travel both\nAnd be one traveler, long I stood (because the hostess was MIA)\nAnd looked down one as far as I could\nTo where it bent in the undergrowth;\n\n... okay, sorry, so after entering and walking down the dimly light hallway you have the option to veer left or right. Right brings you into the bar area and left, to the dining area. In the middle is the hostess desk, (who probably took the road less traveled by) so I meandered into the dining room where I was I greeted by a friendly female waitress who helped me find my way to a table and later brought the menus.\n\nI was waiting for the other two members of the party and since it was 11:30 am and I'm inbetween classes, I figured the White Cranberry Margarita sounded reasonable (its five o'clock somewhere!). It was a little bit salty, a little bit sweet, but all so sensual  that I had to remind myself that there was alcohol in it so I could pace myself. The chips and salsa were fantastic (but really, how can anyone mess that up) to nosh on while the other party members arrived. The lunch specials here are pretty amazing and it does get crowded fast. I went for the lunch Mex and Match 1 item with 1 side for $6.99. I got a bean tostada with veggies. The veggies were a pleasant surprise, they were steamed but not doused in butter that most places seem to love to do. I just wish they would have thrown a little bit more on the plate. There were two pieces of broccoli, a few tiny pieces of carrots, and zucchini, but I get it...I'm at a Mexican joint. Everyone else loved their dishes and the service was quick, but attentive. I would definitely come back.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hxcjqz1m0fwpdRrMdgZ1Qw", "review_id": "5-B6_hTit-8rZh-YOJuCbQ", "text": "Food is ok but not such a good value for the price.  Drinks are expensive.  Service is awful.  Slow, got the orders mixed up, the bills were mixed up,  the server was unprofessional (rude, calling women \"darlin\" - how tacky).  Watch out when they add 18% service on a big party - on our bill it said 18% but the math came out to more like 30%.  The decor is just awful.  There are lots better places to eat.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "V6rhoTCw7S6H8eHwv2M6Vg", "review_id": "9riQavZ4jCoEaWk9Ca4KAw", "text": "I've never been to the restaurant.  Only the bar.\nNow, there are A LOT of bars where I live.  Great bars, good bars, dive bars, crappy bars.  The choices are endless.  Since I work full time and go to school full time my time and funds tend to be limited.  When the funds are especially limited the choice is clear: Macayos.\nHere's why: Macayos' happy hours makes my last few dollars last.  Drinks are cheap and food is free.  That's right kiddos, free.  Because every college student appreciates an establishment that does not make them choose between booze and food this is very important.  \nNow, is the the best food you've ever had?  No.  It's free, stop being so freaking needy.  It's good, even great for what you just paid, which I'd like to again remind is nothing.  \nDuring the week the bartenders are friendly and attentive.\nFriday nights this place tries to turn into a club and is overrun with older women freshly released from their cubicles, on the prowl.  It's a little alarming.  So I tend to stay away.\nBut during the week it's relaxed, cheap, and friendly.  Who can ask for more?", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z1lPtIHU7bRoIvuVa01H5w", "review_id": "4RS_levPMx1jD8hnJUBy2A", "text": "Macayos is like Chuck E. Cheese without the games. Lots of kids running around. Young servers navigating first jobs with little supervision and varied results. Often bland or lukewarm food that takes an eternity to order and arrive. \n\nAt least at Chuck E Cheese, the kids can run around and bang gophers on the head, or whatever, while you're waiting. Here, you just kind of bang your own head on the table.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6anYEIYMB5N-6v1EgWdo_w", "review_id": "WAx3bU7IT6C4WtxUH4NSsA", "text": "Had a great time at Macayo's in downtown Phoenix.  By far my favorite location that I've been to.\n\nThe service was exceptional.  Our party was in a little bit of a rush to get to the Suns game and after telling our waitress, she was great at getting our meals out as promptly as she could and getting our bill taken care of quickly.  \n\nThe food was great as usual.  The cheese enchiladas were great and they had a great beer special as well.  \n\nAnother enjoyable experience at Macayo's", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aLUT0QLXjtTmkEMVYRkJUA", "review_id": "G-BsL4zv6SOS2BdRSKfiwA", "text": "Went during out to Macayos at about 230pm. Noticed floors (with ugly casino carpet) were VERY dirty. Tables were not bussed for over 45 minutes...some remaining dirty before and after we left. Two parties that came in after us were seated next to dirty tables. We were given the Lunch Menu, even though it didn't apply on weekends. The restaurant is RUN DOWN, shabby, and the upholstery and chairs need to be replaced. My meal was relatively flavorless. The margaritas that were \"on sale\" were sugary and weak. The Drink Menu presented to us (which we had to ASK twice for) was sticky over all pages. Our table had dried food and cheese clinging to it and silverware was very flimsy and dirty. Wooden chairs were wobbly, like they could give way any moment. It's an insult to Mexicans to call this a \"Mexican\" restaurant. This Macayo's location is filthy (bathrooms as well), dirty, dark, and outdated. Hopefully tourists don't go here as it would be a bad representation of what Phoenix has to offer in regard to Mexican/Southwest food. There is better Mexican food to be had/eaten in Phoenix. It's sad to see this landmark on Central in decline.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "unZW1W10KirxTiGPCioizA", "review_id": "W7oiuK3YVK8xqO2vqD0L3Q", "text": "Just okay-I went for a retirement party and was disappointed with what we paid for what we got. I like the location on Thomas way better and the servers were way more helpful too!", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4wqn6UoyVUXfcpcN-A4r9w", "review_id": "a-wuz5bqwDDVyMC0EF5E8Q", "text": "My new favorite restaurant in Phoenix Arizona", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Ep3anRsVSShs7O4DlEmoWA", "review_id": "rz9tV5vI7qhYFbnIGgWrfQ", "text": "I cheated and read reviews before going, so I knew to order the Nachos Supreme which were really pretty good.  Well, at least, I gobbled them totally down as quick as I could.\nBig serving with lots of toppings, too.\nIf you want jalapenos--and the mild kind in brine like I like--just ask for it.\nGood food, good service...it's ok...not fabulous but ok.\nBeen here since 1945, so they must have some fans out there.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NmMJ5_scACZdo5qOl2wVsw", "review_id": "YHDB25MpXDqxgKUku9ly3w", "text": "The bar:  Very disappointed.   Music too loud. Too ethnic. Poor set up with entrance outside the restaurant.   I used to \"happy hour\" every weekend in years past ... What a change, will never go in the bar again...no class whatsoever.     What happened?", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5BgUlwPWy0vyPkgcwQPGcA", "review_id": "zsw0XqQsIyW7jLtMPYVWXg", "text": "I went there last night and having been to other Macayo's, this one was a let down. The service was horrible (once I got service) and the food and drinks were definitely lacking. After waiting wondering if we even had a server, he finally got us water and complimentary chips. The server left the menu's on our table after we ordered. After they set there and started becoming a burden to the available table space, I got up and took them to the manager standing at the front.  I had the Steak fajitas and my date had shrimp fajitas. We had the margaritas that were on special and they were terrible. I would rather go to La Pinata a few blocks north versus going to this Macayo's again. Nothing is worse than watching everyone else get service and your having to bus empty glasses, return menus and wonder if your server went home or if you even have one.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "I_DLJTiA9ygNC5u3MSayDw", "text": "So, my girlfriend came into town to help me move home, and she wanted to get some Mexican food.  I immediately thought of Macayo's, because I've been here before and love how colorful their interior was.\n\nWe walked in and were seated right away.  I was expecting it to be a bit busier for Father's day, but alas, there wasn't much going on here.  Our waitress was great, and we started off with chips and dip, and eventually ordered some dinner.\n\nMy girlfriend went with the Chicken chimichanga and she loved it! it looked really good from where I was sitting!  I went with the Nacho supreme, and it was tasty! My friend also got a margarita which looked nice as well.  \n\nOverall, we had a good time here, and I enjoyed it. Our food was awesome, the service was pretty good and this place isn't half bad.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ow6NzWSEzql9heANZxKjAg", "review_id": "Hzns-N0AvQZkdqh1EbtECQ", "text": "For being the inventor of the chimichanga it was VERY disappointing. The chimichanga was awful. Huge, but awful. It was soggy and bland. Service was bad despite being the only people in the restaurant.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "pcqxtalw7mzCqlOmKhuhgw", "text": "Stopped back into this big place at lunch time today, after a too-long 3 year hiatus.  I was greeted right away & escorted to a comfortable booth spot where the table service, temperature, sound, lighting & everything else was just right throughout my visit.     :-)\n\nFirst off, \"Terri\" brought me a big bowl of warm, delicious tortilla chips along with my first bowl (of 2) of tasty, chunky style Salsa Rojo.\n\nBefore long came a cup of terrific Chicken Tortilla Soup, and then my main platter of a big, tasty Pablano Chile Relleno, a shredded beef taco, a generous serving of steamed mixed veggies & a shredded lettuce garnish.\n\nEverything about my visit here today and the food was PERFECT, period...  a big, delicious feast for a reasonable $9.99.  Yum!     :-))", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "22jFgrhRwOfvpneyDKOKBQ", "review_id": "KiiAWsu6Frgd7PgTbi3CfA", "text": "One of the best, old school cool", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ot1mNYddK9ApJ_MJhbXbnA", "review_id": "m4_m0iexcGDQev_eoKUT6g", "text": "Was in town on business and a local friend took me here...so glad he did! This place had great service and great food. The ambiance was nice too. I got the fajita quesadilla which was soooo huge and sooo good! We also ordered the loaded nachos appetizer...yum!", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TJRBA15ziLkf5chQrCrzHA", "review_id": "zyMEXdYorYlFuv3ChbIf-g", "text": "I was not impressed.  We were here with a group of friends and the staff didn't seem to care if they waited on us or not.  When our server did come around, he was friendly and seemed to enjoy what he was doing, but honestly, I've had better service at other places", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hkWyxqCrGrckzc4FQxv-jg", "review_id": "cQQDvkQ9SckQGNJqgLUvgg", "text": "Was ok, wasnt great wasnt bad either. Service was great ! Had the verde pork enchiladas. That is all.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hn_DclKLzdxABRGGAuqKgg", "review_id": "zudekmpY2b403CM50_zTYQ", "text": "Eh... no. This bright colorful restaurant is kind of cute, but the food leaves much to be desired.\n\nThe cheese crisp should be skipped. It's a fried tortilla covered in Velveeta (or some other processed cheese). There's no flavor. Salsa tastes like it's made from canned tomatoes. Chips were fresh, on the plus side.\n\nI think the entrees were better. Chicken chimichanga was OK. The rice was fine, too. Carne asada tacos had a decent tomatillo sauce, but the beef was tough. Black beans seemed canned, but the mixed vegetables were actually pretty good and well seasoned.\n\nPrices were high relative to the food you receive. I don't think I'll be back.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SFpGhgL85C9Hs54FuXFaoQ", "review_id": "V2Q3YKafZXfNNka9R2ljYA", "text": "One of my friends has been eating at this location for years and highly recommended it - I can see why.  Our waitperson (Esperanza) was the best waitperson I have ever had at any restaurant, ever (and several of us made sure to tell the manager)!  She worked very hard to make sure our large party was 100% satisfied.  And, since I was a first timer, she brought all of our table a free appetizer (3 sets of appetizers) - wow.  And the food, absolutely some of the best I have tasted.  The only thing I didn't care for was the salsas (sorry Macayo's) - for whatever reason, I just didn't like them.  I had the chile relleno and enchiladas - perfection!  The rice and beans are fabulous.  I loved this place and hope to return soon!", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eYQRLJ5I9JaCWUbrJUAtzw", "review_id": "n5GITBG-KnBY2KQIR4sOAQ", "text": "We went during happy hour and sat in the bar area. The place was relatively empty and too low of lighting to see anything. I ordered a strawberry margarita which was WAY too sweet! It was half foam on top and I didn't feel like it was worth the $6 price tag. Usually when I go to mexican restaurants they bring you chips and salsa however, they had a buffet style layout with a few extra items you don't normally see. The service was great and overall a clean establishment! I wouldn't recommend for happy hour again- too many other great restaurants in the area.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qqSNqdrT8XYY-JlYf-EqTA", "review_id": "GVppIA6LHvSo4C7V2S1Kgw", "text": "There shouldn't even be an option for a star. The service is horrible and bartenders are very rude. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone not even my worst enemy!", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RMczwd3Te2rlWlq5idJpJg", "review_id": "tLqRc0w4QNNQPFlpfKJVAw", "text": "Yesterday, we stop in for a late lunch. We decide to split a couple appetizers. While we are waiting they brought us the normal chips and salsa. The chips tasted stale and the salsa was pretty gross too. Then our food came. We ordered loaded nachos - which were far from loaded. I am still trying to figure out how they managed to put everything in one tiny corner of the plate. The second plate was the mini chimis. Oh my gosh, they were even worse! Soggy, covered in sour cream and what I think was guacamole?  They were inedible! Yuck! I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. No no no", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wc8ug1dhhzXCW3GSTBQrIQ", "review_id": "k1ycDALK3gWp4ap0lA_fsg", "text": "Tara is the best bartender in town!!!!amazing dancer !!!!!! She makes the best cocktails in arizona, if you ever around Macayos on central stop by and sit at the bar . (Tara) will take care of you.  Her fav Margarita to serve you will be DON JULIO MADE WITH A\u00d1EJO DON JULIO MIX WITH GRAND MANIER , AND A SPLASH OF RASBERRY CHAMBOARD!!'  Great time !!", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QwO4LVCiPZZdg5URrQfYpw", "review_id": "PXJarVuL57Ot3Pa_5ENQCw", "text": "My cousin just had her wedding catered by Macayo's catering service. The food tasted fresh and was pretty good. She ordered 100% vegetarian entrees and food was served buffet style. I would highly recommend the catered been chimichangas.\n\nThe desert was delicious. We had the flan. Super nummy!\n\nThey also provided \"skinny\" margaritas, which were the hit of the party. Absolutely delicious.\n\nThe servers were very nice and the wedding party was very satisfied.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DgrFEVnWQ99CKoTE56TdPQ", "review_id": "_KFUKKxvvrFOOluav3VXDg", "text": "Since zero stars is not an option 1 shall do. \n\nOne of the worst dinning experiences EVER!\nMe and my party of 4 sat down on a beautiful Saturday afternoon after the PRIDE festival just down the road. We sat and enjoyed the free chips and salsa and nothing else. After 25 minutes and ZERO service of a beverage or even an acknowledgement of our being there we decided to leave. \nIf the place had been busy that would have been different but we were 1 of maybe 5 tables being used. \nSad sad restaurant. \nNever again.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FYsAZu6zAD0aCGqg4T7eJw", "review_id": "6Da4d15XqS_RVkiuGQNP0g", "text": "The food is always good, which is why we keep going back. The big issue is the noise and how hard it is to even have a conversation there. It may have been because of all the noise that the waitress got my order wrong, but either way it just shouldn't happen.\n\nI tried the blood red orange margarita, which was nothing special and over priced. I think if you are going to go that route you should just stick with their regular margarita. \n\nI will say that one other thing you can never go wrong with is their green corn tamale with Baja sauce. It is fantastic!", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p78-7nmbGaqtGP3ac5OTxA", "review_id": "PPdDk3CWKdI6KCsKMj08pg", "text": "The service was not too great. The Waitress needs to smile more. We were a party of 9. The food was ok, prefer authentic, this taste like it was out of a can. Most likely won't be coming back to this restaurant.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CNVx4T8wQNsrkEloEmfZOg", "review_id": "nw28-ohbLBVqUn4e_JwneA", "text": "Excelente dining option, first time in Phoenix!\nMy husband used to come to Macayos 15 yrs ago while visiting our son! When planing this trip, he was sure to add it in our plan and! Needless to say we had a great dinner excellent Margaritas and our server Greg was very nice and professional! Can't wait to come back!", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2Yc8jyDLnyv_yhGEor3Maw", "review_id": "5vqGbeQbd2xAdRBIGON23w", "text": "Went to Macayo's on Central last night for dinner. HUGE mistake. We sat in the dining area and our waiter asked us our drinks (pink lemonade and raspberry iced tea) and then we get chips and salsa with watered down salsa  then the waiter comes about 10 mins later brings drinks (sprite/almost clear watered down raspberry iced tea) then he was helping the table next to us so after I call him and he kept on walking (maybe he didn't hear me) until the second time he came back and I got his attention then I order a coke instead and he takes our order. I ordered the mini chimies. 15 mins later I was greeted with dark brown on a plate and looked like they were fried in 10 day old dirty cooking oil or even possibly \"refried\" (wouldn't surprise me with all the watered down stuff) so because i had other stuff to do I decided not to complain and attempt to eat what they had given me and there are 6 which I ate 3 and I was tapped out on burnt grease...so he gives ME the bill which he watches me pull out my card and pay but when he comes back he hands my card and receipt to my guest.\n\nWell I thought last night was a mistake but it didn't end there. Today I STILL have an after taste of grease. I have tried drinking a bubbly soda and chewing gum, popped an anti-acid and nothing...I literally had to leave work early and now laying here in my bed feeling nautious  as hell and staying close to a toilet as I write this review.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hId0WGkZtgLBSBJB7IAs5w", "review_id": "SyyCCdpPB3wnyrAFRmBI7w", "text": "Eek! Methinks not.... this clearly doesn't describe this place.  Eek! Foodpoisoning Ahead.  That would paint a picture like Bob Ross on this damn place.  1 out of the 8 beef mini chimichangas had chicken...  I think it was chicken, it's been awhile since I have tasted rancid meat... but it's a taste you don't forget.  The waitress didn't check on the food after we received it, manager ignored me at first and then asked me if he could get me something else.... didn't want me leaving \"hungry.\"  Don't worry... hunger is that last thing on my mind.  I told a group coming in that is isn't too late to turn around... they will probably read this later, so... I told you so.", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "03HHh0TGW6ALQb5KKBoG_A", "review_id": "eoAtDFF13IbLlaXXfSEHAA", "text": "The food was really good. Especially the carnitas enchilada. Chips are good and fresh. I have to give three stars because the server waited twenty minutes to take our food order after we waited a long time for drinks already. Then the food took forever when there were only three tables in service!! Forever as in longer than thirty minutes, so while I don't usually eat the chips I didn't have a choice. The chef is very attentive to your allergies I must add. Eat here on a day when you are on serious chill. Oh yeah -- great top shelf margaritas!!!!", "business_id": "jzPMl-NoB5F2fwoHX3hN8A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IGkoathSlJmIOBDGo9vUZg", "review_id": "WTttQTAWR4RlxJnTCYt7Vg", "text": "I never expected to come here, but sometimes your kids will lead to you to all new places to write your Yelp reviews. . .\n\nMy stepdaughter was looking for a blank skateboard deck to decorate and paint, and she knew about this place because her father went to school with the owner years ago.\n\nWe looked around, got the deck, and received friendly service.  Cool shop.  Not really my thing, but if we want to get more skateboard stuff for my kid, I'll head here again.", "business_id": "xiwuhksUyPmLwiZY1Dyqvw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MP5FuCZ0K1amzLD0AHJmIQ", "review_id": "ofjNIjzazS_sxZmtIB9Ljg", "text": "these guys have been doing it proper since day one. best customer service and best selection of boards and gear.", "business_id": "xiwuhksUyPmLwiZY1Dyqvw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A1D84JXibvLN2QQ5SK35qw", "review_id": "3DPWL1ZMouNkYJuOoVy1cw", "text": "great people buy all my gear here and there great", "business_id": "xiwuhksUyPmLwiZY1Dyqvw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "5ahxSZjYUyx_AEWHDgPopw", "text": "These ladies know how to do flowers.  Starting, on the phone- so accommodating and willing to work within budgets.  I used them for work and had a strict budget to follow and they did it perfectly for 14 orders and deliveries.  Very nice and easy to work with.  Then I had to go to the store and drop off something that had to be included in the delivery.  What a great store-- some really great decorating ideas are in there. \n\nI highly recommend Cactus Flower.  I will use them again.", "business_id": "72INqF4dYTHdCoUoePIuSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "X2Z2hvOQ3p2jK00SYjKX0g", "review_id": "MYUcG18XXKweWlRvOmlnXw", "text": "It's my little sister's 17th birthday (yes, I feel old considering I remember changing her diapers!) and I wanted to do something special for her. I considered using one of the online services (ProFlowers, 1-800 Flowers, etc.) but I really wanted the \"wow\" effect of the flowers arriving all arranged and gorgeous. So (of course) I turned to Yelp and found Cactus Flowers. \n\nThey have a great website showing photos of all their arrangements (see \"Cactus Flower Exclusives\" for prearranged, local delivery options), and they even offer national deliveries through FTD. I found a gorgeous bouquet and even had the option of adding balloons, chocolates, and a teddy bear. I went with the balloons because I was sending them to my sister's school and I just HAD to go for the best (AKA most embarrassing) visual display possible!! \n\nI placed the order yesterday (hooray for next-day delivery - and even same-day delivery if you order before 1pm) and realized today that I did not specify delivery time. Having the flowers arrive after she's left school for the day isn't the surprise I was going for!! So I sent them an email explaining the situation and asked ever so nicely that they please try to deliver before 2pm. Just over an hour later, which was after noon in Arizona - less than 2 hours before my requested delivery time - I received a response that it was taken care of. How great is that?!?! \n\nI'm still waiting to get a call from my sister (I'm sure I'll post an update later today to say how it turned out), but right now they have a very satisfied customer! \n\nThe Cactus Flower Exclusives are gorgeous and go for $35 and up (+ tax and delivery, which is $13 - $15). National deliveries also start at $35 + tax and delivery. \n\n- 1 Star because the bouquet arrangements most people lean towards start at about $50, which is kinda pricey (only smaller arrangements with a handful of short stem flowers in a short vase are $35)", "business_id": "72INqF4dYTHdCoUoePIuSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "X2Z2hvOQ3p2jK00SYjKX0g", "review_id": "QDkoiybrveFpJBl5iZr2iw", "text": "Good news - my sister got the flowers and she sent me a pic from her phone.  They're gorgeous!  And they arrived just in time, too!\n\nThanks, Cactus Flowers!! =)", "business_id": "72INqF4dYTHdCoUoePIuSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "28i9BnGOUpL4z4HJC18gfg", "review_id": "wD-VexfPcVe86kaF0UmQ1w", "text": "I ordered flowers for two friends. When I spoke to the designer about the size he was more then helpful with exchanging some of the flowers to create a bigger bouquet. It's almost two weeks later and my friend said they still look beautiful just as when they arrived. Both friends said they were lovely. I will use them again.", "business_id": "72INqF4dYTHdCoUoePIuSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mE92ymhtuE9bNNYzgEou5A", "review_id": "xmqg9VrBfMJJGXdQlreLag", "text": "I will never order flowers through Cactus Flowers again.  I ordered flowers online to be delivered on Saturday 2/11 for a friend's mom for her birthday.  They delivered without the personalized card.  My order confirmation clearly shows the message I had written for her.  She had to call Cactus Flowers twice to figure out who they were from and the employee she spoke to was incredibly rude to her.   Also the flowers did not look like what I had ordered.  In the picture there are purple flowers which they just left out completely.  I called Cactus Flowers the next day, Sunday to try and figure out what happened.  Even though I had my order number, it still took her 10 minutes to find my order.  Apparently the flowers had come out of their Carefree location so if I wanted them to deliver a new bouquet, she would call that location to make sure they had all the flowers that were supposed to be in it.  She said she would call me back and let me know.  I had a missed call from them later in the day but no voicemail.  It took me until THursday to get back in touch with them due to my work schedule and the fact that....wait for it.....they have no voicemail.  What kind of business operates with no way for anyone to leave them a message?\n\nSo on Thursday I finally reached them and spoke to someone else and she told me that they would redeliver Friday or Saturday.  Guess what, it didn't happen!  I called back yesterday and spoke to someone who was less than pleasant and she said she would have a manager call me back today.  It is now 3:00 and I haven't heard from anyone.  I'm sure I will have to call them back, again.  I don't think I have ever experienced such crappy customer service.  It actually takes effort to suck as much as they do.  \n\nMoral of this story:  Do not use Cactus Flowers.  I will return to using Pro Flowers as I have never had any issues with them.", "business_id": "72INqF4dYTHdCoUoePIuSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RTWFHbpjhz0Z_gehv4wBjQ", "review_id": "TYyA9UzrCqdLrk3kAYIuGQ", "text": "I couldn't be happier!  My son forgot to pick up his prom date's corsage and not only did they call me to tell me he hadn't shown up yet (they were getting ready to close for the day) but they stayed open until he got there to pick it up. It was beautiful and looked just like the picture we ordered it from. Thanks Cactus Flowers!  I will spread the word about your awesome customer service!", "business_id": "72INqF4dYTHdCoUoePIuSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3yrglwNMwiyZgQfwE7u2xQ", "review_id": "VevjMD45S7t2shhsj9bj8A", "text": "I used Cactus Flower Florists for my wedding...I could not believe my eyes when I saw everything come together. AMAZING!!!  I worked with Corrina (all brides should request her)- she was wonderful.  I didn't know what I wanted- just that I wanted something really beautiful.  She completely read my mind (I'm long distance too)- she nailed it!  Thank you sooooo much for making my wedding the most beautiful wedding ever!!", "business_id": "72INqF4dYTHdCoUoePIuSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ENJpS6i-s9hWiQg9ZGwevQ", "review_id": "fDBFTTVCpL64YSwK44_3sg", "text": "The delived plant bowl did not resemble the picture on the website.  The plants were looking very sickly and it made the arrangement look cheep and unattractive.  I can't believe they would send this out.   It is embarrassing to know that something like that arrived.. looked like a small child put it together.", "business_id": "72INqF4dYTHdCoUoePIuSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wBR79W688GHHVsZWF3dBqw", "review_id": "cuRK9chP6Bzm5FrFDGKPDg", "text": "Friendly and fast. they plumped my selection up to exactly what I was looking for, for a bosses' day arraignment at a far better price than what I am used to paying. My boss has gotten compliments by everyone who walks past her office. the flowers are still vibrant and fragrant. I'm glad I walked over from AJ's to compare. I even got a free rose when checking in on Yelp, and not a wimpy flower, it was a really nice rose. Turned around and surprised my babe  Brownie Points!", "business_id": "72INqF4dYTHdCoUoePIuSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3lZK0lR2faXM4rD6f6Dd4A", "review_id": "uvMaMvjr_8ZFU5jr6Fuu9Q", "text": "I have been an infrequent but long-term customer of Cactus Flower since the early 1990's. Last year I had unsatisfactory experiences with one of the shops, but decided to give the Phoenix shop a try. Good decision, for the one order they delivered.  \n\n I stopped in yesterday to order for V Day. A somewhat distracted employee tossed a couple tattered catalog pages on the table for me to choose from, and described a few. When I asked that it be delivered by the time the recipient leaves work, she said school delivery was before 2, and businesses by 5 PM. Since the recipient leaves work by 3, I asked that she be included in the \"school\" delivery. No can do, policy is policy! It came down to a quick but clearly evident battle of wills between the young employee and me, she wasn't going to budge, and I wasn't going to risk the order being late.  \n\nSo I voted with my dollars, 150 of them, and took my business elsewhere.", "business_id": "72INqF4dYTHdCoUoePIuSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f2hGz8KJcEiBGmne_X85OA", "review_id": "IbfdaJRRHrq1CiNpOd7NQg", "text": "The ABSOLUTE worse experience I have ever had ordering flowers! I made an order to have flowers delivered to my wife's work on Valentine's day. I looked at the exotic flower arrangements that Cactus Flower Florists carried. And I found one I knew my wife would love. They were a \"Birds of Paradise\" arrangement, we have just moved from Hawaii to Arizona and I thought it would be a great choice. I ordered and purchased the flowers and made sure that they would be able to be delivered by Feb. 14th Valentine's day. Well the day finally comes and my wife never gets the arrangements and when I call the florist to inquiry about the delivery a female employee, who I am later told name is Laura, tells me that the date of delivery was for Feb. 15th, now if I did not see that the flowers would have been delivered on valentine's day why would I schedule it for the day after, it kind of defeats the purpose, I would have looked somewhere else or just picked some up myself. Anyway she goes on to tell me they will not make any more deliveries that day. So I end the call now expecting them to deliver the arrangement on the 15th. Again the 15th is here and still by 330 p.m. my wife still has not received the flowers. I again call and ask about the delivery, after being transferred 3 times was told that on their system was a note saying that they had called me twice and left two messages (I never gotten any calls by them) that they did not have the birds of paradise flower and needed to have it replaced, this note was said by them to have been put in the system on the day I ordered the flowers. So not only did they say they called which they did not, but when I actually called them and spoke to a represenative nothing was told to me about this, nothing was ever mentioned about not having the flowers I ordered. Frustrated at the whole ordeal wanted it to be done with I agreed to let them send another \"exotic\" arrangement in its place. What my wife received that day was as pitiful arrangement as I have ever seen, not worth the over hundred dollars I spent. I could have pulled weeds out of my yard that were nicer! \nSo to some it all up CACTUS FLOWER FLORIST is a sham and you should not waste your money here!", "business_id": "72INqF4dYTHdCoUoePIuSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w0y9n8hj7XHMXbO-QzvD8Q", "review_id": "w7laTqq0KFxVnhUyN9DJDw", "text": "Great service and convenient to order online. My order was delivered the very next morning by 10am and a beautiful bouquet (autumn harvest) arrived in mint condition!", "business_id": "72INqF4dYTHdCoUoePIuSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QcVvfhXPVCStS7RVT5UkUQ", "review_id": "6OnWRBiixKRAD3AyuVtmGg", "text": "I ordered online an arrangement for a funeral. It was beautiful and exactly the way the picture represented it. Definitely would recommend cactus floral.", "business_id": "72INqF4dYTHdCoUoePIuSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p4XKBHme-hrSHP8zY9IZhw", "review_id": "IaL9U5_Tq6-2mgNbrrpy6Q", "text": "Super fast service - flowers were ordered at 11am, were received at 1pm.  Couldnt ask for better service.", "business_id": "72INqF4dYTHdCoUoePIuSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7hCjj2IYk1OSm-Q1Q-uK_A", "review_id": "_GxnmSB0R2d-A2U3dEfdwg", "text": "Ordered a bright, feminine bouquet with roses, Peruvian lilies, and daisies.  Received a sloppy, lopsided bouquet with no roses and no Peruvian lilies.  It looks like they took a mish-mash of leftover flowers, put it together and delivered it.  It was awful.", "business_id": "72INqF4dYTHdCoUoePIuSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B0OBZi3Yh3WuwmWeCZf-sw", "review_id": "p1XrRtgSC89Cd1NKCRSqww", "text": "I have been going to the Scottsdale location for years, and have been to this location twice.\n\nI thought this location was closed today, so I tried a different local shop - and was horribly disappointed. \n\nI took a swing by the shop, and they're open special today because it's Mother's Day!\n\nAs typical, I told them a couple key flowers I would like, and a price range, and they made two BEAUTIFUL bouquets - with no markup for arranging them for me.\n\nAs always - this shop is amazing, and I see no reason to go anywhere else.  Always creative, always helpful, and always have the flowers I need in stock!\n\nThanks guys!", "business_id": "72INqF4dYTHdCoUoePIuSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EaPbAu2q7Om6cXF9bqUG5Q", "review_id": "pJ5pmQJ7WZqFpq1r6m8zAw", "text": "Cactus Flower was awesome! There website is user friendly and there were no hiccups or concerns. Delivery was a little late in the afternoon, but the flowers and vase were beautiful! Not only that, Cactus Flower didn't attempt to charge me an additional delivery fee for a commercial building location, like Phoenix Flower Shops attempted to do! Go with Cactus Flower instead!", "business_id": "72INqF4dYTHdCoUoePIuSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AnH84g9V10x41CXmCvcaFg", "review_id": "75oIHkBJLAeLXFUEgJbdVQ", "text": "Landmark education is an educational dialog held in a workshop setting that often produces life changing results.  I don't want to sound like a commercial for their curriculum for living, but as adults, we all get stuck in the way we see and do things.... the Landmark Forum provides a dialog that can help people view things in a different way, thus getting them \"unstuck.\"\n\nThe Landmark Forum takes place over three consecutive days and an evening session (generally Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Tuesday evening.) Each full day begins at 9:00 a.m. and typically ends at approximately 10:00* p.m. Breaks are approximately every 2-3 hours, with a 90-minute dinner break. The evening session generally runs from 7:00 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. (in certain locations, from 7:30 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.).\n\nIt is not cheap, but in my opinion, it is worth it. Landmark Education courses are accepted by most employers for CEU credit that is accepted by most professional organizations.  (think tax break AND pay enhancement) \n\nThere are additional courses and seminars offered at very low cost to support the learning from the Forum, but the forum is the way in the door.\n\nI know a lot of people who attended Landmark, and whether they are actively attending classes now or not, all of them are glad they took the course.", "business_id": "2WvCdAlP4Ck1wAb3LpNRwQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hac8HebtWiR0H2WmPg9AOg", "review_id": "BNDV6i85lnQN3_e5NfJ1_A", "text": "For the right person this is incredible self awareness education. They are hard sellers into your \"next step\" but what they offer can definitely transform your life.", "business_id": "2WvCdAlP4Ck1wAb3LpNRwQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DMJpVP7Tegt503pMi46E3g", "review_id": "NN6YT8DwN5SFngxND17vbw", "text": "I first did this program back in 1989 and it is one of the best things I have ever done. Out of my participation in the first program, I got a much deeper relationship with my family members, especially my Dad. We became much closer as a result. Out of a later program that I did I manifested a job that I loved making more money than I had made in any of my previous jobs. At Landmark Education the conversation always revolves around what is possible and opens the doors to creating miracles. I have recommended Landmark to a lot of people and everyone who has participated has been very glad that they did. I highly recommend it.", "business_id": "2WvCdAlP4Ck1wAb3LpNRwQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uju3UMB1jBsTjTLToz2PFg", "review_id": "QtEVWYNrFc0Jf5_eGqeCow", "text": "Landmark's programs are like fancy can openers, and you're the can. Most people don't have a clue why their life is the way it is or why the make the choices they've made or continue to make. Even if you think your life is perfect and couldn't get any better, there's still room to grow in unexpected ways. \n\nLandmark's programs work by giving you access to \"blind spots\" in your life that you don't even know exist. There's no dogma, no philosophical framework, nothing they're telling you to believe or trust. It's like they hold up a mirror, shine different color lights on you, and ask, \"What do you see?\" People who criticize Landmark don't like what they see, and prefer to blame the mirror rather than their own attitude about themselves. \n\nThe biggest complaint people seem to have is around how Landmark markets themselves. They don't advertise; instead, they rely on people who've gone through their programs to share what they got with their friends and family. It can seem overbearing, especially when people actually DO get a lot and are really excited about it -- it's like trying to tell an excited 2-year old they're being annoying. \n\nAs for the cost ... if you compare it with other similar programs, the value you get from Landmark's programs is astounding. The Landmark Forum costs $550 and that includes at least 70 hours of classroom and seminar time, which is led by highly-skilled people who are passionate about what they do and measured by how effectively they actually create their intended results. That works out to under $8 per class-hour of time. What did you pay for your college classes? Many of Landmark's competitors charge thousands for just the weekend; the seminars are all extra.\n\nAll in all, if you're someone who may feel that there's room in your life for more good to show up, you know it's out there, but you just don't know how to find it or reach it, then the Landmark Forum may be for you. Because what's in the way of more good in your future is usually some crap from your past that you're not even aware that it exists.", "business_id": "2WvCdAlP4Ck1wAb3LpNRwQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GeLdJ5GgV6tqop1DIg2uMA", "review_id": "ADkbfJyalhEcSmd_0zXDNA", "text": "Landmark Worldwide offers extraordinary training and development programs.  I've been participating in their courses for more than 24 years and am truly living a life that I love as a result.   I've also had the privilege of watching literally thousands of other people do the same.   There really is not a stronger accolade I can provide than that...", "business_id": "2WvCdAlP4Ck1wAb3LpNRwQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fUDpeyOr4OgOZIXXvzJJbw", "review_id": "i0hoqPm5mGBNWO0ivxXVjw", "text": "Hilton generally has a good reputation.  And this place was consistant.  Price was good, room was nice and people were friendly.  4 out of 5 stars peeps!", "business_id": "urBWfXQjyyWIO5B7FvnOpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pKMZ8ZoPYPq3NrtQVEQ5yw", "review_id": "XQeWVm2TxLwngeheqzyQCw", "text": "We enjoyed our stay in our Hilton suite very much this past weekend. Very friendly front desk staff, although they were about the only ones we saw there. It was a ghost town! The room was exceptionally clean and beautifully upgraded. The king bed was luxurious to say the least. Wonderful sheets, down comforter, down pillows. The suite was a 550 square foot, one bedroom. It had everything you could want.  We didn't eat or drink in the hotel but the restaurant and bar looked nice. One odd thing was that there was an indoor pool (very nice btw) but a little disappointing because we were looking forward to getting some sun... which we did at a nearby hotel... Check out The Clarendon. Very cool. All in all, I'd stay here again with no hesitation.", "business_id": "urBWfXQjyyWIO5B7FvnOpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "waD2euOMPTnTzQ0thq3H6Q", "review_id": "hWc_F_5rmjb-tZ-xsT61Gg", "text": "So we arrived at 3:30am to a self-parking experience that was less than favorable. There was little to no direction or guidance as to where to park so we were flying blind. We parked in P2, the underground portion since the 30-ish spots they have right in front were taken. We took the elevators up to ground level to find the doors we needed to go through to get to the hotel LOCKED. It took us 20minutes of wandering around to find another way out and to find the hotel entrance. OH, and did I mention that not 1 of the 3 phone numbers I had were staffed by a live person so we couldn't even call to get advice.\n\n30 minutes after arriving, we made it to the front desk. It took us another 45 FUCKING MINUTES before we got a room key. Some dude, resembling a retarded crypt keeper, was trying to help us check in. 15minutes of the crypt keeper staring at the monitor I suggested perhaps he seek assistance. His coworker wasn't much help either and was a complete d0ckle. Neither one of the guys would communicate with us, they just stared and chicken-pecked their keyboards with perplexed looks on their faces. Finally, 45minuites later WITH 0 EXPLANATION OR APOLOGY, we finally received our keys.\n\nOnce we finally got to our room, everything was awesome. Room was huge... bigger than some of my friends' L.A. apartments. Seriously. Nice LCD TVs in both the living room and the bedroom. Huge, comfortable, clean, fluffy, comfy bed. Large, nice bathroom.\n\nOur 2 day stay was nice and we really liked our room. For $79/night thanks to groupon, we felt like we got a good deal.", "business_id": "urBWfXQjyyWIO5B7FvnOpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WO6bMumFr4oZJwh_ZNXACA", "review_id": "rm359k1fO7aUKAv8vUrL5w", "text": "Great hotel and staff!", "business_id": "urBWfXQjyyWIO5B7FvnOpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1V1iontSP-itrLVLGDmT4Q", "review_id": "ovX1Uyu_y4pMN4-BR3-U9Q", "text": "Very nice for the price. \n\nWe had a suite, and the bedroom had a door that closed. There was also a small microwave and a refrigerator.\n\nRoom service food was acceptable.\n\nParking is a little hairy, but you get used to it.", "business_id": "urBWfXQjyyWIO5B7FvnOpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qF5lwvN_9tlBIRc3LLxXVQ", "review_id": "a5TUNy7QeZW17JQY6FviXw", "text": "Stayed here when I traveled for work about a month ago. \n\nWhat I liked:\n-Really liked the room; bed, separate room for sofa, tv, and mini fridge\n-free Internet in my room\n-great rate for a weeknight, just around $100\n-hotel had a cool interior, open floors, but not loud where you could hear chatter.\n\nWhy no fifth star:\n-parking garage is really confusing to navigate\n-breakfast was a bit expensive, get the buffet, not the menu items.\n\nWould come back here since it's close to work and good value for a Hilton.", "business_id": "urBWfXQjyyWIO5B7FvnOpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KU8jt6rYvu4vnklKmu-Huw", "review_id": "oMe7ZFhIx4xfF4VPrCuwFw", "text": "I tagged along on my husband's business trip. The room was clean and the bedroom was separate which is a plus. Flat screen tv in each room another plus. Uber comfy bed...BIG plus\n\nWe asked for a crib for our infant and the guy that brought it was super nice. Had dinner at the restaurant downstairs. The food was decent enough - we went mainly  for convenience. Our dinner waitress was super nice and was really helpful.\n\nNext time my husband has to come to town again I don't think I'd mind coming along again.", "business_id": "urBWfXQjyyWIO5B7FvnOpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WpG-g-bcIoi9s0n41gP85g", "review_id": "2Jp8Io9E9qoaETfEAnTy5A", "text": "The value for this hotel is just about right. The rate I got was $109/night.\n\nMy hotel room was clean. Or at least, it appeared that way. I had two double beds in my room - one that smelled like someone had thrown up all over it. BLECH. I'm not one to make a big deal about things - so I just opted to sleep in the other bed. Which smelled safe.\n\nThe thing that drives me up the wall is when I request a non-smoking room and I can still smell cigarette smoke. it could have been my neighbor or the person in the floor above me but the smell was awful.\n\nThree stars for all the awful smells. Otherwise this place is fine.", "business_id": "urBWfXQjyyWIO5B7FvnOpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2Qo8EXnxxfTtUWIqPPih6g", "review_id": "CtThNhPj5rj7UmiWC9wAsg", "text": "Very nice Hilton property.  All suites with living room, bedroom and bath.  Spacious.  Very clean.  Nice furnishings.   Atrium like entry and spacious interior with open all the way to the 11th floor.  Very nice.  Has bar and restaurant in the atrium area.  \n\nNice service.  Front desk personnel very friendly and helpful.  On the light rail line, so no problem getting to and from Sky Harbor airport.", "business_id": "urBWfXQjyyWIO5B7FvnOpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "3_knzXkGOauZKs7gLXhBAA", "text": "What can I say about a place that was my home-away-from-home for about 3 months of last year? I kept coming back on business trips for a few reasons:\n\nThe location is terrific. At Thomas and Central you are walking distance to some of the best Thai, barbeque, burger, ice-cream, breakfast, steak and deli restaurants the valley has to offer. What's more important is that a light rail stop is right at the corner. Buy a day-pass and you can go downtown to the sports stadiums and concert halls, or even down to old-town Tempe, up to the George and Dragon, Hulu, Maizies, Doc's place or Chars has the Blues, or out to one of my favorite Vietnamese pho place on Apache Blvd.\n\nAdd to this the quality of the rooms, bedding, and furnishings. All are good enough to make me feel I was being coddled, and good enough to consistently impress.\n\nThe atrium design of the hotel combined with the breakfast buffet means that at about 6:30 to 7:00 each morning you are softly, sweetly awakened to the aroma of eggs and bacon. There is no sweeter feeling. It's like waking up in your mother's arms.\n\nThe bar has a cast of regulars who provide local color. They also have bartenders who remember what you had last time, even if you were there only once a month before.\n\nThe waitstaff is attentive (usually) though there were times at the breakfast buffet when I needed to get my own coffee. By the time that happened i was comfortable doing it myself.\n\nSo what are the cons? Parking costs about $12 per day in the nearby structure, and getting from there to the elevator can be a bit awkward.  There is also no place to lay out in the sun if that's what you like doing. \n\nOtherwise, I could easily consider buying one of the rooms and retiring there.", "business_id": "urBWfXQjyyWIO5B7FvnOpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DghMl81bONCh5ELnrgn4Fw", "review_id": "jBfiG_4plr4GRIdumvjbgg", "text": "Bartenders Bob & Brian, hands down is the best bar tenders in Phoenix! Great happy hour prices and free pupu's on friday's!", "business_id": "urBWfXQjyyWIO5B7FvnOpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "thmf8ZkVsZU6v7nBpZ0FFw", "review_id": "DYOO1vzvDA2p9Sk9EysoxA", "text": "Nice place down the street from my parents house. Although, they are really anal about minor things. & gotta love the window that actually opens on the 20th floor - can I say... suicide waiting to happen for someone? Room service was okay, although the A/C made it cold after 2 mins. Everything else was okay.", "business_id": "urBWfXQjyyWIO5B7FvnOpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W7Wyu4Fau5w6TKHQpmPM2A", "review_id": "MDV50jR62a1CnLL_TBgzXg", "text": "Was in Phoenix for a softball tournament this past weekend and stayed here cause it was one of the host hotels for the tournament.  \n\nFront desk staff were friendly and fast so check in was a breeze.  The room was great. Had 2 double beds in a separate room and a queen size pull out. Beds were comfortable and linens were above normal hotel quality. Bathroom was big...though it contained the closet which was kinda weird. Towels were over sized and very soft. Small balcony was nice.  Parking was in a structure next to the hotel and we never had a problem. Loved the atrium like interior of the hotel. \n\nThe only cons I can think of were\n...the elevators were kinda slow.\n...the toilet didn't flush right away and you had to hold the handle down a few seconds.\n...and the hash browns at the breakfast buffet were extremely dry hahaha\n\nOver all this hotel is a very nice one to stay at and I would definitely stay here again if I am ever in Phoenix again.", "business_id": "urBWfXQjyyWIO5B7FvnOpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "siS-k56QvYx3QlUkiTFLcw", "review_id": "903mO5JLjoKuLmrNxXpx8g", "text": "Stayed here this past weekend while visiting Phoenix with my boyfriend. Rooms were very clean & pretty modern (except for the dated wallpaper). I think the hotel's located about 10 minutes from downtown Phoenix.\n\nSuite had:\n- Small counter w/a microwave, mini-fridge (actual fridge, not a mini-bar fridge, so you can store your own beverages in it), 2-cup coffeemaker (with coffee, tea, Half&Half creamers & sweeteners) & a teeny-tiny sink\n- Living room w/leather couch & fabric armchair, kind of flimsy coffee table & a flatscreen TV (Note: Remote was reaaaaally annoying to use b/c there was a 2-3 second delay each time you changed the channel)\n- Bedroom w/very comfy King bed, nightstands w/an alarm clock on one, a dresser & another flatscreen TV\n- Very clean bathroom, with 2 doors: 1 leading to living room, 1 leading to bedroom. Oh & must mention that this is also where the closet is. Yes, you read that right: The closet is in ... the bathroom. Huh?? (Closet had ironing board, hangers)\n\nEveryone at the hotel was very nice & accommodating, I was always met with courtesy & top-notch customer service everywhere (Front desk, lobby shop, bar/grill, valet, etc).\n\nHotel also had a lobby store (which sells beer & wine, for anyone who'd prefer to have a quick drink or 2 in their room without hitting up a bar), a lobby bar & restaurant, an indoor pool (which I didn't get to try out because I forgot to bring my bikini with me).\n\nMy only complaints (really minor):\n- Good yet Cheap Eats: Only place to eat at the hotel (without driving somewhere) was the hotel restaurant. Wasn't very happy with paying $15-$20 for mediocre (but edible) food each time I wanted to get a quick bite to eat. The lobby store had some snacks & Cup o Noodles, but that's about it.\n- Noise: Since the rooms face the atrium of the hotel, noise sometimes traveled up from the bar area & I was able to hear some loud laughter constantly at night. It wasn't crazy loud & didn't keep me up, but even from the bedroom, I was able to hear it a little. I guess my own stupidity was that I didn't shut the bedroom door, but I guess the comfy bed made me too lazy to do so.\n- Parking: Is $11/day, which luckily my man & I were exempt from due to a special deal he booked.\n- Elevators: Only 2 out of the 3 seemed to be working, for the most part they ran ok, but sometimes were a bit slow so there was sometimes a line of people waiting in the lobby for it.\n- A/C: It was kind of on the cold side in the room, even though I kept raising the temperature, it kept blowing out cool air.\n- No Safe: Didn't see a safe in the Bathroom Closet (feels weird saying that! haha).\n\nOverall though, would definitely stay here again!", "business_id": "urBWfXQjyyWIO5B7FvnOpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kKAAqrlmeEaaHb1mZDbm7w", "review_id": "EUCdRAKd-tatJD1RWYojQA", "text": "The staff was incredibly nice and helpful here. They helped my dad print out his boarding pass and provide a free drop off and pick up shuttle service to downtown. The rooms were nice too. I would definitely stay here again.", "business_id": "urBWfXQjyyWIO5B7FvnOpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oJTwHtNlipl1iqaFV7HHZA", "review_id": "pO2wnxa38Tf5ssNh0Lke2Q", "text": "This is a no frills business hotel. The atmosphere, room layout, and style is all designed for the business traveler who wants to pop in for a layover and then head out the next day. \n\nIf you are planning a family vacation, i wouldn't recommend staying here - go somewhere in Scottsdale instead.\n\nAlso, this is in downtown Phoenix, and it's really not that exciting...all the good stuff is in Scottsdale.", "business_id": "urBWfXQjyyWIO5B7FvnOpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HZTUSfAZlp2BPdxoDN6i-Q", "review_id": "7WQ3nkouPfhI_T4gcldcCA", "text": "For Honors members, this a great hotel.  It's the same idea as Embassy Suites, but much more modern and well decorated (which i think is why they retained the Hilton brand name with Embassy design).  For gold and diamond members, internet is free (at all Hilton properties), the top two floors are honors floors (quieter with less kids), and preferred parking is available.  The rooms are nice and updated (especially compared to some other US Hilton properties).  With free breakfast and free drinks every night, this place is a great value.  Plus it's on a light rail stop for a 10 minute ride to Suns games and downtown events.", "business_id": "urBWfXQjyyWIO5B7FvnOpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jUHkGkCY-Tbcf6vSn5NNjA", "review_id": "gR8IhFJiOKEOmM2PzOYQ9A", "text": "Great hotel for business travel. Rooms are suites, open up to an atrium, very clean, very nice front desk staff - made me feel welcome and were very accommodating. Good location, easy to/from airport, and there is a nice gym across the driveway in another building. Would totally stay here again. I'm giving it 5 stars - it's not a Ritz Carlton, it's not a luxury hotel and it's not trying to be. But it's a clean, quiet, easy place to stay with lovely employees. That is why it gets a five.", "business_id": "urBWfXQjyyWIO5B7FvnOpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1Fm7fpJq15ggZHJuYPkKRA", "review_id": "fdH8xG9QFSishycwuThorg", "text": "Almost located right in between downtown and the fancy Biltmore district, this Hilton is located in an urban, congested part of town surrounded by a mix of corporate offices and older run down buildings.  I would recommend the hotel and would critique it with the following pro's and con's.\n\nPro's\n- Beautiful, spacious rooms and beautiful hotel lobby\n- Great central location\n- Great for business travel\n- Friendly and professional staff\n- Right by the train line if you need public transportation downtown\n\nCon's\n- They charge for parking \n- They charge for internet use\n- The hotel property is very nice but the surrounding blocks can be sketchy\n- The indoor pool is far from remarkable\n- The hotel lobby takes on the smells of whatever is cooking in the kitchen which can be good or bad depending in what's cooking!  for me, I rather eat bacon than in-hail it.", "business_id": "urBWfXQjyyWIO5B7FvnOpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Rje4iVSuTGSJ6VkRlO1jJg", "review_id": "euAkvsiAhoUhOr_YM9OOOg", "text": "I got customer of the day.....so that certainly helps drive 4 stars.  I am uber picky about hotels because I worked in a 5 star hotel for close to 4 years.  Staff is very friendly.  They offer a free shuttle service (which was very prompt), they have a great bar area that is packed during happy hour, restaurant and they have a merchant shop.  A great value.   Thumbs up.  I will be back.", "business_id": "urBWfXQjyyWIO5B7FvnOpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "KxURgmiUbuHhAtdEJu4bvw", "review_id": "J433xrKRi9SGSPU2TT8i-w", "text": "I like this place for business travel.  Within walking distance to lots of cute restaurants.  Good breakfast, comfy beds and quiet nights sleep.", "business_id": "urBWfXQjyyWIO5B7FvnOpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1cTlGkDIY4ZGgDF1MFLmfw", "review_id": "oMDYCvR-1di8PiL9YVCYYw", "text": "Nice rooms and great service. Parking is a little far and the indoor pool is cold.", "business_id": "urBWfXQjyyWIO5B7FvnOpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3dQpmGXaVwYW6T2OgPF8ig", "review_id": "0JzdNowLcH_MlEUlCYv9ug", "text": "Clean, spacious rooms with friendly staff.  Parking is a little screwy but overall not bad.  In room coffee is terrible.", "business_id": "urBWfXQjyyWIO5B7FvnOpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ggoyz5SI1maxTAWYj7NAMQ", "review_id": "f6bJKAM8NPSDyqy3A2n2Bw", "text": "A solid four stars. This place is set up like a embassy suites (maybe it was in a former life) with an open atrium. Nice front counter folks, they were quick to get you checked in. The inside grounds were done up nicely with an eating area and scattered tables where one could work from. The bar was in the back, circular shape with TV's (usually a game on) bar-tenders seemed to remember guests after one visit. Us biz travelers appreciate that. Small outside patio next to the bar. All in all I would definitely come back.", "business_id": "urBWfXQjyyWIO5B7FvnOpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Nr8ZqR4UI0B5C8GUsBdKhQ", "review_id": "gvlOqaoG9OUOrFpvkw94JA", "text": "Gorgeous hotel. I stayed at this hotel for a work meeting held at the convention center in Phoenix. Our group had a discount at the Hilton Suites. There was a slight mix up with my roommate situation, but the front desk gentleman took care of it with no complaints and no further issues. The bed was comfy and I liked that the bedroom was completely separate from the living room and bathroom. It had a spacious bathroom, but the closet is in there too, so bummer if you're with a roomie who likes long showers and/or bathroom time. There was a small refrigerator and sink in the room.\n\nMy biggest disappointment was the pool. It's a small U-shaped indoor pool. Not great for laps and it gets crowded very quickly. Not to mention you are on display for the entire hotel while swimming. There was also a small work out room off the pool room. I liked the bar: decent food, drinks, and prices with plenty of seating. The hotel is right off the light rail stop, so it makes it easy to get down town. They also had a shuttle to take you anywhere within 2 miles of the hotel. I found the light rail easier, but there were plenty of people using the shuttle. \n\nBottom line: I'd stay here again and I'm sad I didn't get more time to explore the hotel.", "business_id": "urBWfXQjyyWIO5B7FvnOpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kxZIebwbpe_ddry6EKMdCg", "review_id": "gjlpFib-u1GloC_AekuaMA", "text": "I am a very tough critic when it comes to EP hotels.  And, let's just say I would DEFINITELY recommend this hotel to a client if I had to.  The Hilton staff was awesome, helpful and extremely friendly. I was getting a tooth ache from the gal who checked us in who was upbeat and HAPPY to allow us an early check in which was at 8 AM!!! I have never in my whole life been checked into a hotel or resort at 8 AM, b/c that is basically giving a room away for free!  I was super surprised and pleased by this, so it was a great first impression.\n\nIf you want to shuttle somewhere within 2 miles of the hotel, they will take you for free.  The gentlemen who drove us was incredibly nice, giving us advice and drove us all over the downtown area like our own personal driver.  It was a great experience!\n\nWhen something did go wrong (there was a situation/miscommunication regarding the shuttle pick up) they comped us a dessert and movie as an apology, which we didn't even ask for.  I was blown away again and again by the hotel and especially the staff.\n\nOur room boasted a lovely view of the mountains and palm trees, a king bed, two flat screen TVs, an oversized living space and a large bathroom.  For $119/night it was a steal in my opinion.  We stayed two nights and I was sad to leave, to be honest.\n\nI would definitely stay here again and truly appreciated the service and staff. Thanks Hilton!", "business_id": "urBWfXQjyyWIO5B7FvnOpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5tIp_plJ0vPZxnaaOFmZ5g", "review_id": "nj8-Cu0JORU4reEboNiaZw", "text": "I'm actually very shocked this place has managed such good reviews so far.  In fact I was so surprised, I waited to write this review until I'd been here twice. Reading the other reviews, I think their fault lies in their night staff. Try to get there before 6ish to avoid the change-over.\n\nMy boyfriend and I live in Tucson and like coming up to Phoenix for the weekend.  We usually like to stay at the PHX airport Hilton since most of the time one of us is flying out somewhere. This time, since we were in town for an event, we elected to stay closer to the city. Bad choice. My boyfriend has been an Hilton Honors member for years and stayed in Hiltons all over the world. He said that this hotel has been the worst in terms of service.\n\nWe got there late Friday night and faced surly staff who mocked us when we asked about parking.  My boyfriend went to park, and I tried to begin the check-in process, but since the reservation was in his name they said they couldn't check us in without him being present. Fine, but by the time he got back (all of 5 minutes), the staff had scattered, and we wound up waiting for another 15 minutes just to get someone to get our key. (The front desk phone had also rung for about 5 minutes with no answer while we were standing there).\n\nWe finally got our key and got up to the top floor where we were staying.  The hotel has a great view with the open atrium, but the top floor was quite warm compared to the rest of the hotel.  I'd suggest a lower room, especially in the summer.  Unfortunately our room key didn't work. Twice. Three trips to the front desk later we finally got the manager to issue a working key. (The first time I went down, but since the reservation wasn't under my name they wouldn't give me a replacement key even thought I had just been down there 5 MINUTES EARLIER checking in.  Also, they have handy phones each floor next to the elevators, but apparently none of the 3 staff members standing chatting at the desk could come up to give us our third key of the night, even after they couldn't manage to get two working ones.)\n\nBy the time we finally got in our room, we were too tired to mention the sticky bathroom floor (it looked like someone had spilled a drink of some sort across it and it wasn't cleaned up) or the lightbulb out in the bathroom.  Our second stay we had a great room, but more poor service as we asked them to call us a cab to take us to our dinner reservations, but after 30 minutes (the last 15 standing in front of the hotel after they told us the cab would be there 'any minute') found out they'd 'forgotten' to call it in. Their shuttle would have taken us there, but they never mentioned it. Their bar/restaurant also closes quite early most nights since they shut it down if it is slow, so don't trust the hours they have posted.\n\nThat being said we did have a lovely experience with their buffet staff going out of their way to help us. The manager there as well as one of their servers not only bent over backwards to get us food and drink (even right at the end of the buffet), but got us brochures and discount coupons for area attractions they thought we'd enjoy.  5 stars for them and 0 for the night staff.  We'll be looking into other hotels to stay in the area.", "business_id": "urBWfXQjyyWIO5B7FvnOpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hVm9DO9qwVq4jtF_RsuBHA", "review_id": "CAteB7tA-BQOe8lNd6XnKg", "text": "Friendly & sweet service! Spacious rooms! An indoor is a plus in heat of desert metropolis!", "business_id": "urBWfXQjyyWIO5B7FvnOpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EV_aZIOJE_jhIrOFuMxXBQ", "review_id": "LLVWL3kDNkCnrrTk4VcKSQ", "text": "My husband and I stayed here a while back but I forgot to review them til now. We were in town for a concert and found a great deal on this hotel. The staff got us checked in quickly and even informed us about their shuttle service. The hotel seemed a bit dated but was extremely clean. The location was convenient to downtown and was close to the lightrail. Overall , no complaints and would recommend if the price is right.", "business_id": "urBWfXQjyyWIO5B7FvnOpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pk9DbYTH3mrDRmmjvMq72w", "review_id": "TbtCq1HejQhpip4XDbDCBQ", "text": "I stayed here this week for three nights.  The front desk was always very helpful in answering my questions.  I needed to extend my stay an additional night and had no problems doing so.  \n\nThe hotel is a bit dated but is very clean.  The two room suites are very nice and the bathroom was gigantic.  There was plenty of space to do work, sleep, and not get cabin fever.  The bar had good beer selections and a great happy hour.  The bartenders were very friendly without being meddlesome and even remembered my drink the second night. \n\nThe hotel was within easy walking distance of a few places, including an Asian fusion restaurant, a breakfast place (The Good Egg), a Starbucks, and a Jamba Juice. The hotel is located near a light rail stop, and the hotel will drive you anywhere within a two mile radius that you need to go to.\n\nA few downsides: The restaurant food is mediocre at best, there is no outdoor pool, and wi-fi is not free.", "business_id": "urBWfXQjyyWIO5B7FvnOpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bu63CZuS582VydCYns-14A", "review_id": "9ox5yS403cJ0MnGOzBCnMg", "text": "I have stayed here many times over the past 8 years while on business trips. It is convenient to my home office location. Service has always been good and the rooms comfortable. It is a good business hotel property. Food has been average to good. It is an indoor atrium type of hotel where all room doors face inward towards the atrium and is 11 floors high.", "business_id": "urBWfXQjyyWIO5B7FvnOpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O5GLSkhGp8LSeUEJ25EWrg", "review_id": "baOScAfMyO2-qho3MNWTDg", "text": "Gays may or may not be admitted. Depends on the front desk clerk.", "business_id": "urBWfXQjyyWIO5B7FvnOpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kcY8orSOqLCBM6uj6EAvrQ", "review_id": "pxUcuwGVzH3y3swGpr0Zww", "text": "Great Hotel overall. Stayed for a week in late 2010. No complaints. The hotel rooms were amazing, and the bathroom was palatial. Only issue was parking in garage wasnt free, but thats phoenix. \n \nPerfect for a honeymoom, biz stay (my role there) etc.", "business_id": "urBWfXQjyyWIO5B7FvnOpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W-WuRkeJBhZ9QxZN4ELgfQ", "review_id": "OWqcDSIPg3698TVtkYDdew", "text": "Great hotel. Probably best for business people. It's not surrounded by tourist attractions but it's conveniently located right near public transportation.\nThe decor is nothing noteworthy. I liked the comfortable bed, spacious bathroom, microwave and mini fridge. I've been to hotels that charge hundreds more and didn't even have a fridge or microwave. Breakfast buffet ($12/person) was good.\nThe only thing is, I noticed a few spots that look like housekeeping never cleans them i.e. the shower head and faucets were turning a little green and/or rusty.", "business_id": "urBWfXQjyyWIO5B7FvnOpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u_ecQBLnT9I1183SMCstaw", "review_id": "cTGzerW3aih_EyItyg9LKw", "text": "So disappointed.  My husband and I decided to have a little stay-cation because I am 8 months pregnant with twins.  Upon a riving to the hotel we were under the impression we would be greeted by vallet. Surely one of the great hilton hotels would have someone to park cars on a busy Saturday afternoon.  NO there was no one outside. Secondly the front desk gal was very friendly.  Good greeting she educated me on the package my husband had bought as I checked us in while he was parking the car. After I checkled in  I looked for someone to help me with our bags. Again no one there to help. So With a luggage cart in hand I found the elivator....ok so now you are telling me there is not even someone to help me get this thing to the 8th floor . When I got to the room they key card  that i was given didn't even unlock the door. So that meant toting the same bulky luggage cart back to the elevator back down stairs though the lobby. While 8 months pregnant mind u. I had it. I called my husband he came up to the room and went down stairs to get a new card. I checked out the room nothing extraordinary.  But I was jus ready to relax except I found old french fries in the couch and a dead fly on the bed....we will not be returning to the hilton.  For 200$. This has been a craptastic experience.  I really wish I had jus booked a room at the Sheraton or the local holiday inn.", "business_id": "urBWfXQjyyWIO5B7FvnOpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "0dgQa81w5it1PMpGpC_L0A", "review_id": "OHu4qonoJ2ImszXmVD73qg", "text": "After moving to Central Phoenix... 2 years ago... I figured it was finally time to find myself a new dentist.  Like any modern girl, I asked all of my facebook friends for a referral, and ended up with a glowing recommendation of Dr. Davis's practice.  Since it had been a little too long between cleanings, the process took a long time and wasn't exactly pleasant... but I'm fully aware that this was my own doing.  I was incredibly impressed at how meticulous the hygienist was, and she was super friendly too.  Dr. Davis was fantastic (and I'm not just saying this because he told me I don't have any cavities!).  He was personable, responsive to my questions, and very knowledgeable.  I'm happy to have found a new dentist and am (sort-of) looking forward to my next visit... which will be soon, of course!", "business_id": "Mbh2RH0MGCmDpp9ulvdxaw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9LshXzm2dbujaqqnCRr_DQ", "review_id": "D3bNn-E1SIznRYoCLcM8ag", "text": "Having struggled with an infected tooth for several days, a good friend recommended Dr. Davis. I called their office at 8:45am and was able to see the doctor at 9:30am. The staff was courteous, friendly and professional. They took an x-ray and then consulted with me while showing me the x-ray and the huge amount of infection. Dr. Davis wrote a prescription for antibiotic and pain killer and said go home, rest and take care of yourself and come back in a week so we can do some work on that tooth. AMAZING attitude and so professional yet personable. I will be referring Dr. Davis for sure! Thank You Dr. Davis and staff!", "business_id": "Mbh2RH0MGCmDpp9ulvdxaw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nGaVJ-rfnQFG9PckTuhRBg", "review_id": "fb5gwhEO-kRLJZhFcCt3_w", "text": "I rarely give anyone a perfect score because I always think there is room for improvement but I have to admit that Dr Davis's office is near perfect.  I just moved here from out of state and was nervous about finding a new dentist since I've had a lot of past dental work.  Their staff is very nice and professional.  Ann the hygienist was super nice and very good.  Overall a very good experience.", "business_id": "Mbh2RH0MGCmDpp9ulvdxaw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "w4suxL1zlxsihVlugZZDAQ", "review_id": "PbHLAM1pqGQINKyCxWo-1A", "text": "Hidden in an office building with barely any nearby parking, this eatery is easy to miss. Their 3003 N Central Ave. # 118 Phoenix address can be very misleading. There isn't any signage or entrance on N. Central Ave.  Instead, it's all on the side street, Catalina Dr.\n\nCranberry Hills offers breakfast and lunch for dine-in, to-go pickup or delivery and catering. For breakfast, they offer a selection of omelets, egg sandwiches, baked goods and fruit. Their lunch menu consists of standard items such as cold sandwiches, salads, pasta, pizza, soups and bakery items. \n\nEverything on the menu is extremely reasonably priced. You can walk out the door with a huuuuge salad for less than $7. They also offer their salads in half sizes as well. The food is all around average. The ingredients could be a little fresher at times, and I'm not too keen on the amount of iceberg lettuce that gets thrown into their salads. However they don't skimp on the toppings. Those extras get piled on top. This place is also CROWDED at lunch time. Everyone in that office park seems to eat there daily, and the parking is awful.\n\nMy favorite on the menu is #48 - the Orchard salad with a standard bed of greens, chicken strips, oranges, apples, jicama, dried cranberries and walnuts, served with country French dressing (that I usually switch out for their Roasted Red Pepper Fat Free dressing, just so save those extra calories). \n\nI've also used this place for catering before and for the price it's very economical and fast. They will drop off your order and set up a really awesome and professional salad bar complete with all the fixings - salad mix, nuts, cheeses, an assortment of dressings, turkey, ham, chicken, fruit, tortilla strips, etc. I've also used Cranberry Hills Catering for those last moment \"oh no I forgot to order lunch and the meeting is in 4 hours from now\" situations. They've saved the day for me countless times!\n\nI wouldn't go out of my way to get their food for just an individual order. I mainly recommend this place for catering in addition to those last minute office lunch emergencies. They are fast and convenient if you work in the Mid-town Phoenix area.\n\nSince they don't have it on here, this is a link to their Web site http://bit.ly/cLvlvG", "business_id": "I4L_MJOZsnux3xCU2bLP8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "CD8riMhg723vqTTUA_2WUQ", "text": "Considering it's not much more than a lunch room for the surrounding offices, it's really not bad. Most of the sandwiches I've had there have been ok experiences. The service is quick.  \n\nI've noticed that they sometimes will spoil an otherwise really good dining experience by doing something like leaving pits in certain olives that appeared to be without pits. Or some of the cole slaw will be wilted. Or the shell in the clam chowder mentioned earlier. I don't consider these events fatal flaws, but y'know . . . come on. . . . a little more effort.\n\nI don't like how the line is laid-out. The path from ordering and paying to picking up your food and drink is convoluted and annoying. They could improve their flow and ergonomics and make take away some of the anxiety I feel before going there--and thus I might go there more frequently.", "business_id": "I4L_MJOZsnux3xCU2bLP8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AvzoWeiZ1yMZKlYU8jB2PA", "review_id": "weE7U93O6whGH2-ui1SLAg", "text": "Nice menu. Nice clean ambiance. The food is just okay. My recent experience was the chicken enchilada lunch special which was served tepid. It should be hot. The chicken was canned and it reminded me of tuna. The whole thing didn't sit well with me. I'll go back in a pinch, but I'm not gonna race back.", "business_id": "I4L_MJOZsnux3xCU2bLP8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PDtehSZUrvIShkZlhnUarg", "review_id": "2gm8EJwwGFW4x12GHtV9cw", "text": "Cranberry Hills is a great spot to grab breakfast or lunch or order takeout via phone from a nearby business.  I believe they cater to office workers in the area who often order for meetings or groups to be delivered. \n\nAll of their food is extremely fresh, as they prepare it anew each day.  Their Indian Salad is their best salad offering IMHO.  Be sure to ask for grilled chicken strips on your Indian Salad, otherwise I think it comes with some steamed or boiled chicken.  Also, be sure to ask for extra lime-cilantro dressing (which they make from scratch daily) which is superb!\n\nTheir Vermont Chicken sandwich is to die for!  It comes with several options of sides (as do all their sandwiches).\n\nIf you work anywhere along Central Avenue from downtown to uptown, or anywhere between 7th Avenue and 7th Street and McDowell and Camelback, call Cranberry Hills for delivery for lunch at least twice a week!  The reason their prices are so reasonable is that in order to keep their regular office workers happy and ordering several times a week, it must be cost-effective.  But their low prices don't cut into their profits because they have so many customers.\n\nThey are near the corner of Central and Catalina.  You can pull in easiest heading west on Catalina (from 3rd Street).  The parking lot is small, but you'll be outta there in no time, and you will want to come back, especially if you ordered the Indian Salad and/or Vermont Chicken sandwich.  I have done the legwork and scouted all the salad spots in the general area over a ten year period.  Cranberry Hills has the best, freshest salads!\n\nCranberry Hills - will you marry me!?", "business_id": "I4L_MJOZsnux3xCU2bLP8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "FdxUhQ2orufg_eMgWAoH6Q", "review_id": "tCb96fYDt6bTN1KfTSVoAw", "text": "Cranberry Hills is nice because they deliver. However, the food isn't very good, the service is super slow if you decide to eat there, and the employees are rude.", "business_id": "I4L_MJOZsnux3xCU2bLP8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QxKT6FphmApytQy0o8LVfA", "review_id": "RLsrZfHZ2Cx_SAGrnW5GyQ", "text": "nice place near the house", "business_id": "I4L_MJOZsnux3xCU2bLP8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kX0ZDGsyqXTcPFitcbU3kg", "review_id": "gOW3XmL2EsEcZxJrzE1Sgg", "text": "Tried this place out after seeing the other decent Yelp reviews and wanting to try a new place for lunch. Service was very friendly, but giving one star due to the big disappointment in the food and outdoor patio area. The full size salad there was $6 and definitely not something that would fill you up for lunch. It also was full of sad, almost white iceberg lettuce, with a scant few other veggies. No place to sit outside due to broken umbrellas, un-bussed tables and bird \"stuff\" on one of the tables. The inside seemed okay other than that it was too cold, and the news that was on the TV with one horrific story after the other -- not something you want on over lunch. Had to go to another place afterwards since I was still hungry. Won't be coming back here unfortunately. :(", "business_id": "I4L_MJOZsnux3xCU2bLP8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qkRD9O1sNvbtyWMd6_aMPQ", "review_id": "S-r2-u4-5IHWYFjZ_LzjKQ", "text": "After reading other reviews that weren't very good, realized that most of them are really old reviews and this place is definitely worth a look!\n\nA few folks ordered breakfast from here this morning and I missed out on the order since I don't arrive to the office until later.  The smell of all the delicious food made me curious.  I asked around and everyone RAVED about how wonderful the breakfast was and so reasonably priced.  I had to try for myself.\n\nGot another gal in the office to order as well and too bad breakfast was done being served for the day by that time.  So we ordered lunch instead.  I got the half sandwich and soup.  Vermont chicken and side of chili.  Let me just say that the chili is TO DIE FOR!  I ate it first and then dove into the sandwich.  Sandwich was AMAZING as well!  The only thing I would have done differently is order a different type of bread.  I got the 12 grain and it was a little messy trying to eat since the bread squished down on top.  I'd either ask them to toast the bread or get it on a roll instead.  Either way, the chicken salad is HEAVENLY!  She got the clam chowder in a bread bowl and said it was very very good also.  \n\nWe WILL be back and I'm going to suggest this place to cater our next meeting to our admin folks.  It was amazing!!!", "business_id": "I4L_MJOZsnux3xCU2bLP8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HOoEkmIjMbVtsuDPYLDbeQ", "review_id": "geAhX_gGhCF0dwv9YEx_Iw", "text": "The food is good. Employees are great.", "business_id": "I4L_MJOZsnux3xCU2bLP8Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "saNCRlGYQEBkgpvalJsvRw", "review_id": "uyOYElQe7BkHr_xswQW89Q", "text": "Always a destination when the family is in town from Colorado.  As for me, I'm spoiled, just three short miles north on Central.  You just can't beat a breakfast of a lovely hot Chai latte and a bagel and cream cheese...all for about $5.  LIke I said, I'm spoiled :)", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "xXfEasM47ZwDSBW6XZlAMg", "text": "It's hard to find something bad about Aj's. The food they carry is unwaveringly good, the coffee they serve never disappoints, and they have one of the best florist shops in town. \n\nIt all comes at a premium, but one that is almost universally worth the extra cost. \n\nI highly recommend stopping by on Thursday's, when they do outside BBQ lunches. Great side dishes and great sandwiches all around. I just wish there was more than one Thursday per week.", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 18, "useful": 13, "cool": 14}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "SV3tciZCCvGa6N-LVnZ5VA", "text": "Gourmet markets, to me, are like candy shops to a sugar freak. \"Hello, my name is Thomas. And I am a FoodAholic.\" There I said it. Do you feel better. Huh? Oh. Sorry. Didn't mean to get so defensive. But how can you defend AJ's? How? How I ask you? Ok, so it's REALLY expensive. And, yes, they should provide a blood donor center at the entrance to give cash on the spot for shoppers plasma. I HATE huge markets. Fry's too big. Safeway just right. AJ's just right and then some. The produce section is perfection. Not mounds and mounds of produce you know is wrinkling and rotting more than Bea Arthur in season 6 of the Golden Girls. Cute little baskets hold just enough fruit and veggies to select from and not too much where you know it's all riddled with germs and spiddle. The meats and cheeses? Oh, my! The filet (at a whopping $34.99 a pound) is worth every bite. Of course it'll be a year or so when I would pay that much again. Hello? Blood donation station idea! The ready made food is dee lish...curry chicken salad and brocolli delight to name two. Yes, it' s called brocolli delight. My gay ass did not name it. I would have called it beautiful broccoli. Just rolls off the tongue better. I've never had a cart wobble...see Fry's review...they ride smooth and apparently are good for the enviornment. Flowers, baked goods, dishes....AJ's. It's here. I'm queer. Get used to it.", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "aFwmlzQ5j-WRd861U778Jg", "text": "UPDATE (11/26/07): If you're craving a home-made pizza, you can buy pizza dough at this particular location. It's from their little corner \"Italian bistro\" where they actually make pizzas. Imagine that. They have a simple menu too, and you can call in your order. That's cool. What's even cooler, though, is buying the dough and make your own special pizza, which I did. The crust turned out great!\n\n* * *\n\nHere is where I'll find my new favorite bread, AJ's brand. It's multi-grain, only 70 calories a slice with 6 grams of protein in each delicious cut. I couldn't ask for more. \n\nBut, since I sometimes go shopping for more than bread, I know you can find pretty much anything at this AJ's, especially when making unique and exciting dinner entrees. From cheeses to nuts to produce and wine, you'll find what you need here. If you have any trouble, just ask. The people working here are really quite friendly. I actually enjoy going to a grocery store - GASP - so I can tell you that this place far outshines other retailers. Of course, it far outprices them, too. But, if it's a special affair or you just don't care, then this AJ's is for you. \n\nI love how it's in walking distance too, situated in an easy-access plaza that offers other interesting treats, too, like Booster Juice and Sweet Tomatoes. \n\nOh, did I mention this place has a great beer selection? You can buy the 6-pack, sure, but for those nights when you're uncertain of what you're craving, you have the option of buying a single beer - mix and match, if you will - and not choking on the cost. Single beers here are cheaper than what you'll find at the bar. Granted, although it comes chilled, you can't open it on the spot. Wouldn't it be great if you could? (Beer tasting, anyone?!)\n\nIf you're not fond of beer (my god, what's the matter with you?), then peruse the liquor or wine selection. You can even find Mexican tequila that isn't your typical Jose. As for wine, I have always loved AJ's selection. Now I love them even more after discovering my new favorite Italian meritage. Cheers!", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Od-mdyoHyovB1klZ7u58Bw", "review_id": "VKjbRttBTX67diYagrdWXg", "text": "My favorite grocer... Each location has something a little different.  FLW and Thompson Peak has great sushi! and their bakery is heavenly.", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "QGi91NXccoSOofls8O0sKw", "text": "I don't care much for Basha's and I really can't stand Food City (see Phoenix Ranch Market), but AJ's is how the Basha family does it right.  \n\nMy friend Bobo and I didn't even flinch yesterday when our total for two ribeye steaks, asparagus spears and corn cobs came out to nearly $50, because we knew we were getting high-quality grub.\n\nI don't come here often these days, probably because I used to come here all the time when I dated some pretentious A-HOLE a while back who preferred AJ's at all costs.  But I do come here when I prepare for dinner parties I'm hosting, go to brunches or just want to feel nostalgic for Bristol Farms and Gelson's from back home.\n\nYou can never go wrong with ANY of their food whether its croissants or desserts from their boulangerie (which is French for \"I'm a fancy bakery you can't afford, you chump\"), the butcher block, pizza counter or cheese deli.\n\nBut my absolute favorite part about AJ's is their wine selection and florist area.  I was gratifyingly reassured when I showed up to the home of Kristin S one day with the same exact cava, that lo and behold, we both religiously drink.  And when you're on the run you can always be sure they will have a trained wine sommelier help you in a pinch and chill a bottle for you in minutes.\n\nIf you're looking to be romantic and get laid, this is a one-stop shop with the fresh fruit salad in the deli case, cheeses, wine, chocolate selection, flowers all under one roof -- plus Castle Boutique is just one block over.  Score!", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "vF4B6eFdoDmyV_l7MLHMzw", "review_id": "8hULRKGlkk5_R6zRFR-PzQ", "text": "I rarely make the trip through the construction riddened Camelback Road and congested Central Avenue; but when I do make the trip, it's worth it!\n\nAlthough the entrance of this place is on the opposite side of the bakery, my nose always finds it first! i don't know if it's the oh so purdy danishes and treats or the if it's the smell of all these things baking!! hmmmmmmmmmm...\n\neither way, I can't leave without a cream puff the size of my fist! I always look at the deli but nothing has ever jumped out at me. I LOVE the cheese section! i want to sample and buy everything!! I've had caught myself daydreaming on how I could possibly steal one of the large wheels of REAL parmesano. The wheels are still turning on that one! But alas, I haven't the balls to pull of that great caper. \n\nBut I do have the balls to talk a little shop with the butchers who are always helpful and pretty funny once you repeat that one joke from the Chris Farley classic Black Sheep. I am always tempted to ditch the puff for a well marbled ribeye steak. However, my limited funds usually keeps me faithful to my sweet cream puff! \n\nOnwards I go to the Italian \"shoppe\" that doesn't really speak to me. I've had it and I totally didn't write home about it. But the produce!! oh my gosh!! \n\nMy head whirls and spins about all the possiblities when I browse through the produce section. The organics that will spoil the second I bring it home... the tried and true pure produce that is bright and fragrant and in a good way! unlike some of the stuff that can be found in the more run down Food Citys in this town. \n\nI really like being inspired by food to make even better food. And quality really plays a huge role in inspirational food. So go, and press your nose up on the bakery's glass display case showcasing it's decident sweet goods and dont' shoplift any cheese! Talk shop with the butchers and be inspired by all the products in the store. Even chat up an employee or two, inspiration loves company! Have fun, take your time and don't forget you wallet!!", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NbZcPE2NE1mOGXdYH7vXqg", "review_id": "utA9uSS6I8j205nKlTvm3Q", "text": "high end gourmet, speciality store. pricey, but great place for wine, cheese, meats and cigars!", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u5NejIEXa3qZVTSB4lri_g", "review_id": "CDPTdagbD1aZbbNC_QrtTQ", "text": "This review is actually not about the store and instead about the pizza.  I think the first time I ordered the pizza, I was just really hungry and I saw they had pizza.  After the first bite, I new this was going to be one of my \"go to\" pizza places.  I will take a cheese pizza above anything they have to offer.  It is thin, cheesy and so NEW YORK style.  I usually get myself a pizza and a Henry Weinhardts bottled Root Beer and I'm set.  Throw away that Domino's number and give AJ's a call!", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GubdNFoDAsiwE6bWIr97cQ", "review_id": "ULwAqMEEyi9o5TrY9QT3VQ", "text": "This is the store we shopped when we lived up the street. I like the size of the store, unlike other stores this size such as Trader Joes which drives me crazy. I really liked the choice of veggies since there is nothing better than a good salad or side dish. The meat counter has a great selection of meats and fish along with a few products put together for you and just cook. If I could not find somethng they often would order it for me and that was wonderful. Good cheese selection too is great. One thnig I did not usually enjoy was the pastry, it looks great but little flavour. And as for the prepared food counter, I looked often and thought it looks great but never bought anything. I preferred to cook. But most of all this store is always so well kept and organized with very helpful employees.", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dH9FRHSZwlhLLamaZSFdGQ", "review_id": "ei1kqCpOXTx4fWsCz6APvg", "text": "Yes it is pricey...  Lets just get that out of the way now.  AJ's is expensive.  They do however provide the service and selection to back it up.\n\nAJ's has excellent quality meat and produce (though I normally purchase those items elsewhere), a diverse selection of less common grocery goods, and a phenomenal wine/liqueur/beer selection.  Their employees are very courteous and well trained and the head of each department knows their product very well!  If you are looking for something that is new and exciting, this is the place to find it. \n\nAJ's also serves food and drinks throughout the day.  Their food is good but it is the green tea that has me coming back again and again.  If you like coffee, AJ's serves Illy espresso, a far superior product to anything Starbuck's has offered.\n\nAs a final note, guys, this is the place to buy flowers for you honey.  I grew up next to one of the most well known florists in Phoenix (who has appeared on radio shows and in magazines) and when she can't help me because she is to busy, she sends me to AJ's.  Their Flowers are always fresh and in very good condition!", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xFOmIPeiWe1tG-G_sbuDPg", "review_id": "9CnB_NNOK36d7Nlyn_0_gA", "text": "This place is like a Whole Foods mixed with Trader Joe's.  They have such a wonderful variety of fresh items and local items! I luv to buy their local salsa's there!! If you are in the area...pick up a bottle with the two bumble bees on the front (can't remember wat the name is) but it is yummy stuff!!!", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "9Z05mtXrXJ-22PElwp1ahA", "review_id": "SfSCpM0WMcu_vRR-2rknOg", "text": "This is a smaller, older, happier Aj's. A go-to spot for produce if you can't get to the CenPho downtown market or the Guadeloupe Farmer's Market. Very helpful and unpretentious service for wine and liquor. Good for pizza-by-the-slice (I like the veggie).\n\nHot tip: Flowers are half-off from 4:00 to 6:00 on Friday. They have some really cool single-stems, so you could do something snazzy on the cheap.\n\nFun fact: Chris Bianco used to make pizzas here in the late '80s, when the store was called Euromarket. Talk about nostalgia -- you could grab a Bianco pizza and eat outside with only a ten minute wait!", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "g84VjttN28PWiv_WtdhnSQ", "review_id": "_H1wJNKtzL5Qgvc8_Cc3GA", "text": "Last night I made a totally bad ass salad here at the salad bar. It had great things in it like chick peas and hot peppers and nuts. It totally rocked and made my night.\n\nOther good things about AJ's:\n\nThe beer case. I'm a beer drinking chick and I always find something new and interesting to try.\n\nThe cheese case. Despite my lactose intolerance I LURVE cheeses of all kinds. AJ's does not disappoint.\n\nIf you need to pick up flowers it is very easy and convenient to create your own arrangement here. This is good to know for special occasions, parties...etc. (HINT HINT: Buy me flowers!!!) I also like to buy a fresh single stem or two and whip up a simple yet funky piece for the nightstand or dinner table. It just looks so fresh and chic and smells nice.", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 13, "cool": 15}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "R0l-E1gleibwCMLmOzmhWQ", "text": "I treat myself to shopping at AJ's every once in awhile.  They are expensive, but so high quality!  I usually frequent the Camelback & 44th St or Pima & Pinnacle Peak location(s) but I was in the Camelback / Central area tonight, so I went in to pick up a few things.  Actually, I went in to use the bathroom, but $37.94 later, I walked out with the ingredients for our dinner in my hand!\n\nReally, I want to say THANK YOU to Marty.  Who's Marty, you ask?  Marty is the guy who works behind the meat counter.  He also happens to work behind the seafood counter.  He also happens to have experience as a chef.  Marty was incredibly helpful and friendly to little old me who had no clue what to buy for dinner let alone how to prepare it!\n\nMarty chose 3 perfect pieces of halibut, and I could tell he was excited when I asked his opinion on how to prepare it.  I knew I could trust him when he asked me all of the important questions including the following:\n-Who was I cooking for?\n-What was I planning on serving with the fish?\n-How did I plan on cooking the fish?\nI knew I was in good hands when he revealed to me that he has experience as a chef...\n\nSo, I followed Marty's advice, and my brother, BF, and I enjoyed a marvelous, home cooked meal!  We had baked sweet potatoes, asparagus, and halibut... and I know you are curious how I prepared the halibut.  \n\nOk - below is what Marty told me and it came out perfectly!\nI lightly drizzled olive oil onto the fish and put it in the oven on 350 for approximately 8 minutes alongside the asparagus which I drizzled with olive oil and salt also.  While in the oven, I concocted a tomato/calamata olive relish that I put on top of the fish while it baked for the final few minutes.\n\nThe boys enjoyed it immensely.  We had a nice bottle of Cakebread Chardonnay to go along with it.  Perfection!  \n\nThanks again, Marty - you rock!", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MphD7VDOEb1KTjIp-oFoMw", "review_id": "iH9MZQhig33S3hHNq0sDVw", "text": "I love, love, love AJ's!!! Jason, the bakery manager, is a miracle worker! He made the perfect cake for my mom's 60th birthday party! We ordered a carrot cake with REAL cream cheese frosting and walnuts with blue & yellow writing and little sugar butterflies. And GLITTER!!! Yah, they have eatable glitter! And my mom the pickiest person I have ever met loved it! All I can conclude from this is that Jason must be an angel because I still cant figure out how to please my mom but Jason did it with just one cake! Anything I needed Jason was there like our own personal cake concierge. I would absolutely order from them again.\n\nThey also have Barb's Bakery cookies and Tammie Coe Cupcakes. I love that they support local small businesses. They are a little pricey but everything you get in return is well worth it!\n\nP.S. Did I mention the cake was amazing? The absolute moistest carrot cake I have ever had and the cream cheese frosting... I mean it was real homemade cream cheese frosting not from a plastic tub. Sooooo yummy! I still dream about it... Yes, I know I have a problem.", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VBEbhE0ISjg6xowGNiGmgQ", "review_id": "yOLGmycvwfI4FDcxsAQG1g", "text": "This place sucks.\n\nAJ's already pisses me off for being so ridiculously overpriced, but  this location is dirty and poorly run to top it off. \n\nOk, to be honest, it's not THAT dirty or poorly run, but I did once buy a refrigerated package of hummus that already had mold on it. \n\nI would probably give this place 3 or 4 stars if not for the prices. The prices are just stupid. The beer selection and salad bar are ok, but again, did I mention how maniachally expensive everything is?\n\nI also don't cook a lot. So maybe this place is useful if you cook a lot and you need some ingredient you can't get anywhere else. But in that case, you'd still have to be the Prince of Dubai to be able to afford a lamb chop and a jar of imported chutney (or whatever people who cook put in their food).", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4oBViNYcsWpPexC405Gh2w", "review_id": "s266hIg6zCOdH5fcd9fDZw", "text": "I, like most that frequent this AJ's, reside in the downtown Phoenix area.  I am just a short drive down Central Avenue but there are several grocers closer to me.  I shop exclusively at AJ's for a few reasons.  \n\n1.  The quality of the groceries far surpasses anything available anywhere else in the city.  \n\n2.  I am an unusually busy Healthcare Administrator  who does not have any time to waste on typical grocery store games.  The staff at AJ's are continually resourceful and courteous.  They are extremely helpful. \n\n3.  The prices!  AJ's has the highest quality product at an incredibly fair price.   I do all of my shopping at AJ's.  \n\n4.  In addition to the quality of their product, their staff, and their prices, AJ's also prepares hot food throughout the day.  I eat breakfast there everyday, and frequently dine there for lunch also.  \n\nI would highly recommend AJ's to anyone who seeks a high quality product and wants the resource of knowledgeable grocers.  AJ's truly is the purveyor of fine foods!", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "rV-B4sIzTbnvsYZZi2Nyrw", "review_id": "qFPgS7gCTA2zM6vk937M8Q", "text": "I used to shop her constantly when I live right across the street and I still make the drive up there, even though the prices are higher than Safeway. Why?\n\n-The staff rocks. Need a certain type of wine? They know where to find it. Need a spice? That's covered too. Every employee is courteous, and most importantly, SPEAKS FLUENT ENGLISH.\n\n-Their deli rocks my socks. Always fresh and always tasty, I've purchased more than a few dinners and have never been disappointed.\n\n-The ready to cook stuff is delicious too. In the mood for some kind of meat stuffed with a vegetable and/or cheese? This is the place.\n\n-I also loved the fresh food cooked every day right in the store. From BBQ to MASSIVE Sunday omelets, the choices are a plenty. Again, not cheap, but you certainly get your money's worth. Go early if you want the breakfast, they run out quick.\n\nAnd you can buy good beer by the bottle! Dogfish Head rocks.", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ap5atWJUGnJ6B-XCzbZjWA", "review_id": "lNZBStCdmQxE1UflrvnJPQ", "text": "MEATLOAF!!!! \n\nOK.. so my mom's meatloaf growing up was NOT the best...(sorry mom, it just wasn't your thing) in fact, I had no desire for meatloaf again until I tried the meatloaf at AJ's. I'm not even sure why I tried it... I mean, to me meatloaf and stomach pumping were always used in the same sentence, so I should have ran when I saw the meatloaf in the AJ's display case. \n\nPerhaps it was the hunger pangs (pains), perhaps it was the artistic way the bright red glaze embraced the loaf... It really makes no difference, I was hypnotized and had to have it!  This is the best that I ever had..\n\nTheir meatloaf is always juicy, beefy and perfectly spiced (for me) add the savory, somewhat spicy chile sauce based glaze....mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm... For me a yummy meal for about $5.00. \n\nBased on the above mentioned childhood trauma, I may lack the knowledge of of really really great meatloaf... and AJ's is just \"OK\"... so if you have a favorite meatloaf place, PLEASE email it over... now that the meatloaf scars are starting to heal.. it may be time to experiment and try more!", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "Q96IRvil6RNgdLmGKuh81A", "review_id": "GqwE_5COm1wIaM4UOvDlsw", "text": "Love, love, love AJ's!!! It will be my go-to place for hard to find items and for when I feel like really treating myself. \n\nThe deli dinner we got a few weeks ago was great. Chicken was moist and flavorful and the pasta salad was very tasty. The cannolis from the dessert case were fabulous. \n\nGreat wine, floral, meat, and produce sections too. \n\nI didn't think I would find a replacement for Huckleberries Natural Market in Spokane. Well, Hucks, you've been replaced!", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "PVIJ0S6sVxGYstpyWAUciw", "review_id": "N-ohDZHx8pPu9FWN8ygs7Q", "text": "AJs is\nmy regular Sunday morning coffee walk\nmy florist\nmy gourmet mustard\nmy Karsh's buns\nmy Simply Bread Monkey Bread & Challah\n(so sad, no more Willo bread)\nmy wine store\nmy salad stop\nmy pizza place (trivia - Chris Bianco used to work the oven here, maybe before it was AJs)\nmy deli\nmy dinner (usually salmon)\nmy fresh fruit & veggies (Utah peaches!)\n\nStaff is happy, making it so pleasant to shop. Jason is a terrific barista!\n\nA few cautions - some out-of-date items still on the shelves (two weeks ago it was eggs) and one barista/bakery worker who has been there for years who just can't get an order done. They also seem to be closing earlier.", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "GjYhx_UBsndqJ5O0P7y3cw", "review_id": "KKVK5tTc1xQYP5Itbe_UOQ", "text": "Oh AJs, you never let me down for delicious, impulsive purchases.  Only in you could I drop 11 dollars on a deli lunch and be happy about it.  Or get excited about baked goods.  Or buy fruity beverages I have never heard of just because I see them there.  \n\nAJs is the perfect combination of hippy products and profitable business.  It has things that seem earthy and organic, but actually taste good and make sense.  It makes too-lazy-to-cook me extremely happy.  I have yet to try the same thing twice at the deli, bakery or Italian pasta/pizza counters.  To justify the lack of a fifth star, it is really obnoxiously expensive to shop there.  But, worth it in general\n\nDon't expect a bargain, but do expect to find really delicious and appealing products in every isle!  Also, the potato gnocchi is probably the best thing I have ever tasted.  No lie.", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xkTbpCc-YhU8-EXZDA7u0g", "review_id": "RnuDJ7ki6iXIovwvOfaDEg", "text": "It's expensive. It's smaller than most AJ's. But guess what? There's not many places like this in central Phoenix. It's hard to get quality cuts of meat, great veggies and over-priced flowers any closer to downtown, so I'll keep venturing back from time to time. They are dedicated to keeping local products on their shelves, which is a big plus to me. I wish they had a better cereal selection, though. Seriously!", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "Q96IRvil6RNgdLmGKuh81A", "review_id": "xGqlXePRz_P9GjR-9PLc8A", "text": "Celebrating a co-worker's birthday in the conference room is never a fun thing to do..even when it is getting you away from your desk for 10 minutes. Well, a few weeks back that all changed. Roxy got a chocolate and champagne cake and cinnamon rolls, just because she was craving them at 3:00pm. Well, always a white cake girl, I tried the champagne cake and omg!!!!! It is the BEST cake I have ever had! It's rich, but not too rich. Creamy and buttery and oh so good. I needed to get Nico's uncle a birthday cake on Monday and just HAD to get us a champagne cake. I sent have of the leftovers home with Johnny and I single handedly finished the rest over two days. Maybe they make single portion sizes? Oh why lie, I can eat a whole cake in a few days!", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C0WhCeFcuuBgKEHrQlyP1A", "review_id": "bUBURSxo_JYSh-NFGsBUgg", "text": "I just love going here!  You can find anything you need and a whole bunch of eccentric and cool gifts that you know no one else will have!  \n\nSo normally I go there to browse in their extensive wine selection and end up leaving with a few bottles of dessert wine.  Or I grab some sake, which I absolutely love and can't find anywhere else.\n\nIt's at this point when I hit up their deli for a delicious tuna salad sandwich.  It's so disgustingly good, it's sinful!  The people that work there are so nice and helpful!\n\nAll in all, just a great experience!", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "2FiNCj5rM3nF0qgaWf86Gg", "review_id": "iPYbnITgzhg9qpddglBRYg", "text": "I love this place. \n\nGood selection of deli food and a decent selection of groceries. \n\nThe staff is very friendly and actually makes you feel like they appreciate your business. \n\nA great alternative to the plethora of ghetto grocery stores in central Phoenix.", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "UoBfwbXaixelZBghbJ2cSg", "review_id": "SqW976OOUTzneHi6636pjA", "text": "Even though the weekend morning pandemonium at the coffee bar/bakery area practically gives me hives, I keep coming back... again and again. The plain old school straight up coffee is surprisingly mellow and palatable. The baked goods are downright irresistible. The cinnamon muffins and scones are out of this world, and I'm clearly not the only one who feels that way since they were already out of both last few times I was in. You greedy bastards! \n\nThe flowers are gorgeous, unique, and high-quality. The beer selection is excellent and I love that you can buy singles (although I worry that Total Wine is going to have them beat in no time, both in selection and price). The soup and salad bar are predictably satisfying, and their cheese selection is fab. Oh, and they have my beloved Fage Greek yogurt -- the only vendor in central Phoenix, that I am aware of. \n\nOnly minus one teensy tiny bit of a star because it's pricey; but do remember, you get what you pay for. The remainder of that star comes off because the patrons are completely insufferable. I practically have to elbow bitches out of the way to get my number at the bakery. This ain't Last Chance, you crazy hos! Calm down, we will all be caffeinated in turn. Sheesh!", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Q43j4rd_K0YEjGAb7qB8MA", "review_id": "ZKPGfRxJsMsdAPxnOn8BTg", "text": "All this hype for nothing.  \n\n1.  This place has no natural foods.  I wasnt expecting whole foods, but really, whats the point?  \n2.  They have very little gourmet food.  \n3.  Why not just go to Fry's or Safeway?  I mean seriously... \"fine foods\"?? You sell friggin cherios. Whats fine about that?  \n\nThe same exact stuff you get at safeway for more $.  I will shop at Sprouts.  Hey AJ... GFYS.", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tG8Wgkhc608DWrE4NZ5KzQ", "review_id": "kl6sKXbiT3pw-D3mK5d_eA", "text": "I don't think I can ever buy pastries any where else. There selection is amazing. Nothing better that a coffee & a scone to get me through the work day. There cheeses are also really good.", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FdTiUJh4NRewatdg0I6flw", "review_id": "leoRora5KzaKscy9vY_jVg", "text": "Oh, AJ's. If you didn't exist less than 3 blocks from my apartment, I would never go to you. Although you have high-class pretensions, and several amicable sommeliers, your employees are aware that you are a ripoff.\n\nCase in point: I go to AJ's on St. Paddy's day, 2010, looking for some corned beef. 1 corned beef steak remains. About 2 pounds. Price: 25.00. When I lived in Oregon last year, I was able to get 4 pounds of corned beef (a very cheap cut and preparation of beef) for under $10. I mentioned the price gouging to the guy behind the meat counter, and I quote: \"Hahahahahahahaha!!!\" -- Nothing else. No joke. They know they're overpriced. They sell the exact same things as food city for 4x the price (same company owns fry's, food city, and AJ's) because they know that a tamale will be something the whitebread customers of AJ's will consider a delicacy unavailable outside of the Spanish Mass at their local catholic church, and worthy of more than $2 apiece.\n\nFurthermore, more whole and organic foods are sold at any one Sprouts, Trader Joe's, Fresh and Easy, and Whole Foods than any AJ's that ever existed.\n\nAvoid this place unless you're a yuppie with too much money and not enough sense, or unless you think one of the sommeliers is hot. 2 stars for the awesome beer selection.", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Q96IRvil6RNgdLmGKuh81A", "review_id": "XwTL2Z0lvDxFpIrLGD3ZaA", "text": "Today was the first time I've tried the AJ's salad bar.  Hey Yelp, I'm a fan!\n\nFresh, high quality items and my salad was dee-lish.  But I made it myself...so how could it not be?\n\n$4.89 for my salad and I'm a full happy camper.  Minus one star for having too big for me chicken chunks.", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eoLjLWPeJymzmk4Dc_PtJw", "review_id": "wxLyAeVD8dajtt96KGn9VA", "text": "Very nice grocery store indeed. Everything is well organized and not messy at all. The fruits were definately of decent quality, well it better for the cost. This is one of my top grocery store for sure.", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "itWDC1MoquLplv0uIn36xQ", "review_id": "40zZCbJOnuRJTAJH2Kf52w", "text": "I LOVE THIS STORE!! I think this store (this location!) feels like home. Everyone is very nice.  When you walk in the first thing you see are the beautiful and unique display of flowers. Go  forward and you will walk into the fresh produce, and again a very unique assortment. Each department if filled with very knowledgeable employees who are happy to help you. In the back on the produce area is my favorite, the Italian kitchen. GREAT PIZZA!! there is always 2 to 3 pizza available by slice, but if you call ahead they can make you any specialty pizza you want. Next up is the butchers corner. Fresh seafood, beautiful cuts of meat, and some already done up wings, twice baked potatoes, ribs, the lists goes on. next big section is the booze. A whole wall of specialty beers, rows on fabulous wines and a great aisle of liquor and yummy choices to mix that with. As far as i know, AJs can order anything you want, but they don't have. Keep walking and you will find delicious cheese's and olives. Moving on to the salad bar and you have found lunch!! very fresh lettuces,romaine and mixed greens,  spinish,turkey, chicken. peppers, the list goes on. If its a chili outside AJs always has at least 1 daily soup available. Plus a deli with hot food and every kind of sandwich you want. almost to checkout and you will be stopped by the beautiful display of baked goods. From just a slice of cheesecake, to cookies. Go in before work and you will be taken away by the Illy coffee, and pastries. Enough said.\nPS there are 5-6 rows of specialty barbecue sauces,rubs,anything you want to bake with yadda yadda yadda.", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9ellV9VrEOPA3vX2pZptSA", "review_id": "mXN9UPmGkQdfFO9U5OL3ug", "text": "Poped into this AJ's last night after going to Gallo for dinner. We got here 5 minutes after they closed, but the employees were nice enough to still let us in, and serve us dessert! Amazing service!!! Definatly the new late night dessert spot! Thank you AJ's, you are the best!", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Zfdj1VTM8cBRqj01i7GSww", "review_id": "68uHe9G9NoyMwKgZy5YCHg", "text": "As far as some of these reviews go, I'd totally have to agree...A.J.'s in NO place to purchase everyday groceries.  Unless you've got that \"old money\" lying around.  I actually saw someone purchase Windex and a roll of paper towels from there today.  I'm not too proud to get 3 rolls/$3.50 at Target - come on now.\n\nI WILL have to say that A.J.'s has an excellent salad bar.  Not your typical potato salad, macaroni salad type salad bar.  They have crab, actual chicken chunks, artichokes, green olives, real bacon, parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, eggs, etc.  It's my go-to salad spot when I'm in the mood.\n\nTheir tea selection is awesome.  You can't go wrong with the green tea...always with an orange.\n\nA.J.'s does carry fruits that some stores (not even Safeway) would carry.  We were looking for star-fruit for a drink garnish and found it there.  Sugar cane for mojitos and cute novelty stuff.\n\nI think it's funny how uppity people get when they walk into A.J's, however...it's like \"dummy, you just got out of the same kind of Honda I have...don't act like your stuff don't stank\"!!!\n\nP.S. - You must try their pretzel bread!!!  OMG!!!", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "V9DCSUCTk-UaCrBV6BxhBg", "text": "I like a good stroll through AJ's now and again.  Especially if I am in the search for some specialty or gourmet item.  Their meats are super fresh as are their deli, salad bar and bakery items.  I don't find myself ever buying much, just a few items here and there.  But I will still go through every isle to look for cool and interesting things to try.  [But to be honest I love going for groceries and do this in just about every grocery store when I have the time.]\nWhile a solid 3.5-4 stars I dropped it to 3 because on my last visit I discovered they no longer carry my favorite Cock & Bull Ginger Beer anymore, replaced with some line of stevia sweetened soda.  Now I can't just ride the lightrail to get it...I have to get in my car and go to a bevmo or total wine.  So sad....", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "AYGHNy8gPxl2Q-etTT3hZw", "review_id": "VJYBzsUeV1i6vpFScdvI_Q", "text": "If your wallet is burning a whole through your pocket- you better sit in a fountain quickly, because that would really hurt.\n\nIf you have extra money, and want to treat yourself, look no further. I have been to most of the valley AJ's, and this is easily the best store. It's not the biggest, newest, hippest, but it is the best.\n\nThe people at this store are rock stars, and just as they know all their customers, the customers know all the staff, and treat them like family. If you ever can, make sure to hit this spot on Halloween, the costumes are outrageous and amazing (I'm looking at you, tan bakery man).\n\nThe food here is just stellar. If you cannot find it here, you likely do not need it. As others have mentioned, generally speaking things are not the cheapest here, but you know that ahead of time by the words 'Fine foods' in the name of the business.\n\nThe produce is great, butcher is cool with funny and knowledgeable. This store has an Italian Kitchen, where they serve fresh pasta dishes, pizza, and more. Trivia, this is where legendary pizza chef Chis Bianco got his start. True story.\n\nTo recap, this place is amazing, the staff are even better than the products they serve. If you are broke or on a diet, this will not be a happy visit for you, but otherwise you're in good shape.", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VNEqps27mp8-gTqTfzg7yw", "review_id": "MuDkE-kPoJFdxcucQ8gL7A", "text": "We ordered catering for Christmas day.  This is the first time that we catered food for a holiday and after hearing some other family members have success doing it, we decided to try it and picked AJ's Fine Foods. \n\nIt was about $130 for a turkey breast meal. Since they are not opened on Christmas day, we went and picked it up on Christmas Eve. It came with reheating instructions. When we tried to heat it up, the heating instructions were no bueno. The containers the food came in were meant for heating in the microwave and not the stove and the instructions should have included something to that affect. \n\nThe stuffing, gravy, and yams were pretty good. The meal had three huge turkey breasts that didn't seem cooked very well. We never ate the pumpkin pie that came with it so I couldn't tell you how that was. It was a lot of food for 4 people and most of it just seemed sub par. The rolls were store brand and so was the pie. It looked like they just took them off the shelves and included it in the catering. \n\nAll in all the I've had better catered food for Thanksgiving at Chicken Express when I visited my cousin in Texas. AJ's Fine Foods did not deliver the quality that I was expecting. We could have made something better ourselves. I will say however that AJ's does have a large assortment of beer.", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "B4K5ruafil9RSDiTIL-1Bw", "review_id": "Kf5qjMk8kyGKXhvpAtEKEA", "text": "AJs is one of my favorite work-week lunch stops!! Sure, you can try and hate the fact that their groceries are over priced but you can't argue with a a pizzeria, a bakery, a deli, a coffee shop, a soup/salad bar AND fresh sushi when you are looking for lunch! \n\nTheir lunch items are always fresh and decently priced.  Usually, they have free samples at the bakery so I usually take a bite or two of that and consider it my dessert!", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ND95DgvN7ba8MabfXE3lsw", "review_id": "MDKqq8O89PzlfYf2nLjHYg", "text": "I guess I expected more.\n\nHaving recently become the proud owner of a backyard grill, I was desperately in need of some sort of fish to cook.  Since this would be the inaugural grill event I decided to splurge.  Where better to shop than AJ's?\n\nThe store is fairly small, with a mix of hard-to-find items and basic groceries.  The produce section in particular has a nice selection of uncommon items.\n\nWandering back to the butcher shop I found a decent selection of fish.  To be quite honest the selection was almost identical to my local Safeway, just pricier.  I decided that an ahi tuna steak (26 bucks a pound) would do nicely.  The service at the meat counter is slow, but the butchers are friendly and very helpful.\n\nThe fish was good but as I ate it I couldn't help but wonder if it was any better than what I could have gotten somewhere else.", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "uOdEsOgPW48Ky4j8U8CEcw", "review_id": "rdYrEv2q__-rikfS54m36A", "text": "Only 4 stars because I have seen better. Nevertheless, AJ's is a great runner up to my personal favorite which is the  thriving local business of Portland, OR called New Seasons. If you have been to a new seasons you know that AJ's is the close primo of find food grocers.\n\nI will one day visit the the other AJ's in town.\n\nThis place is a nice bike ride to from my house and has really nice employees...AND THE ONLY place near me that sells kombucha\n\nRelax and pleasant atmosphere. [like]!   \n\nR\\_", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ULm3xTh4tmWkIWTLEyQBQg", "review_id": "q7iD4PStMuB7nulLoFuE8g", "text": "Love AJ's!  First and foremost, I am completely addicted to their iced tea.  Every food establishment in Phoenix should be required to offer the same brand of iced tea, in several flavors, with your choice of lemon or orange slices.  The only problem?  Frequently long lines.  But super great and friendly service.  Don't forget to pick up a brownie or tiramisu.  Oh yeah, they have really great groceries, too.", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-jgGsPzZ4W2TyGh7KOwl9Q", "review_id": "p6ubPsm9bmO6GPuiWDZlPw", "text": "AJ's is caught somewhere between a chain supermarket and Whole Foods.  The produce section is nicely stocked and includes some harder to find fruits and veggies and the prepared foods looked pretty good.\n\nI was definitely impressed with the wine, beer, cheese and meat counters which all have great selections.\n\nA good place to fill the gap and get your common grocery needs with the specialty items typically found elsewhere", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kk05snSafuIFK0lsxoMNzA", "review_id": "WZhTE--BKJLQBUmdNVnw_g", "text": "Expensive.  The deli needs a lot of work.  Their pastas and deserts are way too overpriced for the quality. Chocolate mousse tasted like whipped cream with hershey's syrup blended in. Overcooked cold large prawns were so bad I had to return the item.", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "F6QsMoJdvtohlbnST-fDyQ", "review_id": "EQg0JEyJs4-f9q8L_Pk74Q", "text": "This is a great store and has been there for as long as i can remember.  Yet it still always looks clean and fresh.  The selection of products is off the Hook as they say.   (They) the young generation.   They absolutely have everything that you could imagine.       Of course there is a drawback!!!   The Price, i t is very high priced shopping , but well worth it in a lot of ways. Lots of parking and very friendly service .AAt", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N2rRTG5sfrOtLTn9djZ5mw", "review_id": "Czw3dl-yDZopMOWi6wSIVg", "text": "AJs is an incredibly beautiful store, so much so that to me it's like a dream:  imagine a museum of all kinds of delicious food, but it's food that we can eat.  The problem I have with this place is the cost.    This is not a competitor of Frys or Safeway. AJs is for the well-to-do, the well-heeled (which I'm definitely not) and wannabes.  I only come here  for the white chocolate rum marble cake - everyone that has this cake, loves it.  I've heard \"this is the best cake I've ever eaten\" from everyone that tastes it.  We only found this by accident.  We needed a cake and didn't want to pay upwards of $30.00.  We saw on AJs website that they reduce the cost of one cake each month from $25 to $20.  This cake happened to be the one that was on sale, so that's what we ended up with.  We couldn't believe how good it was.  Much better than any cake we've ever bought elsewhere and paid considerably more for (Does anyone besides me belive that TammieCoe is completely overpriced?).  Every time we need cake (because who has time anymore to bake a cake, wait for it to cool, make frosting, and then try to get it to look good), this is the one we get.  Don't wait until the last minute - order in advance.  They don't have every cake listed on their website in stock.", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hqnySkbeUJGoC6h76gtSIQ", "review_id": "f3DDgRGNznU0Yk7WMPv2eA", "text": "What can I say I love AJs especially the Boulangerie or coffee bar.  Jason is the best.   The pineapple ice tea with a slice of pineapple is deli-sh with a yummy cheese croissant.  I admit I usually get something from the coffee bar and bistro more so than the actual grocery store.  Oh and if you go check out the display/decorations they are usually pretty cool.", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6ts41fCsDKHbFZaKOMNmVQ", "review_id": "i89gggd4RUs8c0OcIyuZaw", "text": "Little shout out to Lori and the floral department staff. \n\nI needed some special order flowers that were in season but not a common item any store carried. I called and spoke to Lori and she told me that she could get them in for me.\n\nThe day I picked them  up a very nice girl in the floral dept. helped me out. The flowers were amazing! I will for sure be going back here for floral needs!", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yp90PduP1gD7kgCLWuQg4w", "review_id": "L0MR53kY0jUpqRLdPICs7Q", "text": "Alright seriously if you rate AJ's less than 5 than you're a buffoon.  Seriously think about this for a minute.  AJ's offers top quality products and specialty items that you can't find at your typical supermarket.  IE. Langoustines.  Is the store pricey? Yes, but you're paying for top quality products so I don't mind.  Their cheese selections blows any main competitor away as well as their prepared food.  I could go on forever breaking down each department, but I will not bore you.  Shell out the few extra dollars and shop here, you won't be disappointed!", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VwcyU7sYIAXjs2Lw-Alz4A", "review_id": "xTB-2UNJyXNbko89oLCxIw", "text": "The more I go, the more i fall in love with this store. i love cooking and this is the only place where i can get those \"weird\" ingredients.", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_2oYcAukTIaexAnsjUo9tg", "review_id": "h0l3bl6AuwZ32n3PHPBkCQ", "text": "The best part of shopping here isn't the really great coffee, chewy yummy chocolate croissants, or the faint-worthy deli and prepared foods counter.\n\nThe BEST part of shopping here is knowing that by overpaying for simple items that cost less elsewhere, I'm making the savings and deep discounts of Food City and Bashas possible. \n\nIt feels like giving to charity, only charity never sends me home with full bags of gourmet groceries after I write them a check.", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LSf-IajkL99JQBZ3PzXnjQ", "review_id": "JaQPVEL1T2_XW2Tu3oG74g", "text": "Instead of a review, here is the letter I wrote AJs about my experience in their store. They NEVER responded,  and now I can no longer, in good conscience,  shop there because of their apathy.\n\n\"I'm writing, because I had an experience at your store that I just can't stop thinking about. I visited last Sunday, Oct. 30th- close to closing time. As I was checking out, the cashier (a younger man- he looked like he might be of Latino decent) was incredibly polite and professional. However, I had a very negative/offensive experience with another employee of your store that appeared to have just finished her shift and was waiting in line behind me to make a purchase (she was a middle aged woman, with dyed blond hair and heavy eye make-up). As my friend and I were making our purchase, we briefly chatted with the kind cashier. I, in error, went to the wrong place to check out. Your cashier made a friendly comment about how at Costco they have arrows to guide people and that it was an easy mistake for me to go to the wrong spot. It was just friendly rapport. I suppose he was trying to ease my mind in case I felt embarrassed, which I appreciated the gesture. \n\nAnyhow, while he was talking with my friend and myself, the woman interrupts and starts loudly saying to the cashier helping us, and I am QUOTING her, \"Not MY Costco, you live with 'needy' people! You go to the 'needy' people Costco. My Costco is beautiful because there aren't any 'needy' people there. I live in a different city than YOU. I don't live amongst 'needy' people. We're not needy where I live like YOUR city\". \n\nSadly, I am not exaggerating this in anyway. I was completely appalled by the lack of  basic manners. \n\nThis woman is completely unprofessional. Regardless of her personal feelings towards wherever the young man lives or her delusional superiority over \"needy\" people... laughable, since she is working at a grocery store but that's beside the point. I can not believe she would have the audacity to speak to this young man in this manner in front of CUSTOMERS. \n\nDespite her rude, insensitive and unprofessional comments, the young man remained gracious and kind and never said and unkind word or even gave an unkind glance while this woman was attempting to belittle and humiliate him in front of customers. She is lucky that I was too shocked by her behavior to say something at the time, because I am and was completely disgusted. This has left a lasting impression, a negative one to say the least, and I certainly hope that you have a talk with this woman about basic manners and conduct- even if I wasn't present- her behavior is basically harassment and no person should have to deal with such ignorance and insensitivity.\"", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BuwjlU6D4kcs1aGo7wSM4Q", "review_id": "kUP-C-FAI7Cbe1B3Ol_gaQ", "text": "My family used to shop here, and we liked it. \n\nPhoenix has more different grocery stores per capita than any other place I have ever lived, it's amazing. There are a lot of choices.\n\nBut my dad, in particular, liked that there was an actual butcher to talk to when he wanted something special to put on the grill. \n\nAnd it was cool to grab a decent slice of pizza for lunch before or after shopping.\n\nNot a bad market, despite some of the bad press here.", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OmN0nUEeDc5kLb9ibJnOnA", "review_id": "oHHvrIOHCQ8izoMmtpDfYw", "text": "The bakery here is amazing.  We order cakes here regularly for business and they are beautiful and delicious.  It's also nice to see a place that still values great customer service.", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uBp2Jmip2qXQ0iWHUDY9sQ", "review_id": "l3i-nOtkW7YSCv9HV7TbnA", "text": "This is a small AJ's, but really its the closest thing you're going to find in Central Phoenix to a specialty, gourmet market like Dean & DeLuca or another old-school independent market. \n\nI wouldn't shop here for staples, but they have an excellent selection of items you can't find elsewhere, plus prepared food, wine, spirits, cheeses, etc.\n\nPlus, if I drank coffee this looks like a place I would want to sit out front and have a cup on a regular basis.", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "svP9WkoIMN3Wta7W9ZhawA", "review_id": "U9NotJ-O5OylUFkEaD7Avw", "text": "Keep an eye on the register...I don't shop here often but when I do, they ALWAYS over charge me!  As if their prices weren't high enough to begin with!", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pQ6ij6cOBRB3yJGHbVZHUQ", "review_id": "OrGM7acSxAvNSwJpLPPgnQ", "text": "Great employees with excellent customer service. You pay more here obviously, but to me its worth it. They have REAL butchers as opposed to most of the chains that employee meat \"processors\", most of the time meaning they could not identify a tri-tip or flat meat cut if their life depended on it. AJs has a good selection of a wide variety of international foods. My main reason for this trip was DARK or BLACK Sesame oil. Check!", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2eC5ojclkRR3_f_xsNtWEA", "review_id": "xj01_706KcH2OKySVlchvg", "text": "Great custom bakery! We ordered a chocolate cake for a big birthday cake, with some tweaks to our specifications, and the results were delicious. We were served by Marina Padilla, who did a terrific job for us. Thanks, Marina!", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kk05snSafuIFK0lsxoMNzA", "review_id": "SMX0OLjgwRjGiRQ2W0tyGQ", "text": "Meat and chicken is high a quality-customer service gets three stars though-unfriendly staff at times-with high prices they charge excellent customer service should be an expectation.", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wNqwKWaRjClmcKsoJJRFow", "review_id": "-meGCRjSrFUlEd6zcdevkA", "text": "Shopping at AJ's lets me keep shopping local when I need more high-end stuff. I admittedly don't come here that often, mainly to pick up meat or seafood because their selection is pretty good. They also have a very nice deli section and they have a small but nice selection of wines. Until Total Wine came along, it was the only place I could get my much-coveted South African wine.\n\nIt's not practical for me to buy much more here because I can get most things at other Arizona business for less but when I need fancy stuff for a dinner party or other special occasions, AJ's is where you'll find me.", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IP3nF56J-9NEuW7fq29SQA", "review_id": "2lUJRZNhv06uASM-w2AeOQ", "text": "Great food in the mornings to eat in house. It's like a grocery store/restaurant. Omelettes and baked goods, coffees etc. my omelette was great, coffee was fine. Massive portions. \n\nAs for groceries, they have an okay gluten free section which is why I go there. If you like to bake they have a million and one different types of flour. The fresh food is good but get there early by the end of the day it's more slim pickings. Prices are very high on most things because they are fancier brands and a lot of organic etc.\n\nCashiers are kind of slow and they offer you a bag of ice and then charge you for it, without telling you they will first...so that sucked but otherwise this place is decent.", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p2idPmL-9tnnBcELYKdIaQ", "review_id": "Mr3VXETPd4WXCzbRNiNcfA", "text": "Best gourmet grocery store in the area!\n\nVeggies are always fresh and the fruits are always ripe and ready to eat (which isn't the case at normal grocery stores nearby).\n\nThey have an awesome selection of fresh seafood and fish, and the best prime filets and NY strips around. If we're cooking a special meal, we'll always go to AJs for the meat.\n\nIts never crowded and the Staff are always friendly and helpful, especially the butcher. Need a special cut of beef? No problem!  Just tell them what you need and they're happy to help.", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D5mlAUZMCQ8yc0PxOgGpsQ", "review_id": "7KmzZrj-26G9X96_N3GxEQ", "text": "I'm a big fan of specialty and whole food stores. I can spend hours in there just reading labels and ingredients. Yes, I'm weird! They carry brands I had never seen before and I was temped to buy everything so I can try them out, but unfortunately, most things were also very expensive and so I was proud of myself for leaving the store without spending a ton of money. I will be back though, you can count on it.", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Dpi50FrVtvy8Sh7TVbwetg", "review_id": "4YT1xH4O9a9fixtG9kmRCA", "text": "Will never return the this establishment again!\n\nI have been coming to this AJ's for a couple years but unfortunately I will not be returning. When I first started shopping here it was a pleasant experience but over time the customer service got worse. I am not sure if this was due to new employees or management. Although, I must blame management because the attitudes and treatment that I received usually travels from the top down. I had the most issues with a couple employees that work in the deli area. They were both always rude, short, and unpleasant. Every time I said hello to one of the women she NEVER responded. Not so much as a head nod to acknowledge my presence. I brought this to the attention of a cashier and she told me that she would speak to the manager about the service. I continued to go to AJ's but nothing changed and I received bad service over and over again. The last straw for me happened last week. I went to the deli area to get breakfast. I greeted one of the deli workers and she AGAIN said nothing. I was sure that this was on purpose and not her just having a bad day because it had happened so many times before. I asked her why she never responds and seems to have bad customer service. She dismissed me and said \"actually, I was just about to ask you how you day was going\" I thought this was amusing considering she just neglected to respond to my greeting... I told her that she had done this on a number of occasions and it was quite frankly rude and disappointing. She then jumps to want me to get my manager... Like she could care less about fixing the situation for the customer, apologizing, or making things right. \n\nSuper disappointed with my treatment at the AJ's. Will stay away from here from now on and I would definitely NOT recommend anyone else to shop here. A number of employees could care less about you, your hard earned money, or treating with respect and dignity. Management obviously doesn't follow up with complaints properly as well.", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jX1RlkpEX0qWwfOmTHMbmQ", "review_id": "45u85DHyf0s4XFCu7QjRRA", "text": "More than just a high end grocery store!\n\nSince they also do catering they have a full line of food you can take home, or carry out to the shaded patio area to enjoy.\n\nThey have a top notch salad bar and desert counter, as well as everything from appetizers, sushi and entr\u00e9es.  Be sure to walk around the store because in the opposite end of the store is a real brick oven pizzeria, as well as other italian delights.\n\nA good place for an impromptu lunch, and to pick up those few items you need at the grocery store.", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YBbB3I2sjnTWuvPBqDeakA", "review_id": "JNc0m0_uOtj_6y2S5R44og", "text": "Really happy with how the meal I got from this place turned out. I got a banana chip muffin (low fat) and a large coffee (raw sugar had to be requested) and not much could be said about anything wrong with the experience. This was a five star slammer. I loved everything about it and the next time I'm in Phoenix (I live in Los Angeles and work in the entertainment industry) I will definitely be coming back. Thanks A.J.", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hV71EB_6WkwgUsoOEVfzjw", "review_id": "7kyTas8yqf-IrVyxoc0VZA", "text": "My favorite at any location. They make there own Sushi. A lot of the Delhi food is hand made. Only the best.", "business_id": "Mng1FUcW-xRSdsDkowQm2Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gJrTS-8XuK11J2kdiKH5XA", "review_id": "-xa0sXccg_4KCPlY83h-Hw", "text": "How happy I have been with the new Streets of New York team. My fiance and I had banned this restaraunt, vowing never to return again after the HORRIBLE service we had gotten numerous times!  We would order a pizza for pick up then arrive and have to wait an extra 45min, the employees would be eating and not giving us service, one time my fiance asked for his money back and they didn't even question him or apoligize!! Ya, that was fun. But I am happy to report those days are in the past!\n\nA new manager took over, fired all the old staff and put some awesome people in. After almost 2 years of banning , I can proudly say it is  one of my favorite pizza places again. Everytime we order to go it is always ready for us and perfect!\n\nSo, for those of you who banned this Streets, know that they are back on point.", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fzkO1lGkx8MHhT8S4Rbg3w", "review_id": "kXc-yUoNaglg5nJnSp-DGg", "text": "I was driving around the North Phoenix area around 8 and started feeling hungry. I passed the Streets of New York, and made a quick turn to dive into their parking lot and decided to give it a shot. The place is medium sized and pretty casual, with TVs playing sports situated around the room. This is a good place to go for a pizza party with your baseball team. I ended up getting a large Pepperoni with black olives, and a chopped antipasto salad. It turned out the be a great choice. The pizza was great. New York style, etc. The best aspect was probably the salad. Really great. The waitress was attentive, but not of the highest quality. It was a fun atmosphere and I'd definitely go back soon. SONY is now my favorite pizza joint in the valley. (I have only tried Papa John's, Pizza Hut, and Peter Piper's so far).", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "0pFqcmzzXB_Ww-rFIroM7g", "text": "I like this particular location of this restaurant.  The parking is a little odd but there is enough.  It is just east of See's Candies.\n\nIt is a fairly large restaurant.  The serving staff are all quite young.   They have always been friendly and attentive since the first time I went there. Their food is pretty good and plenty of it for reasonable prices. It is a larger restaurant than you'd expect.  Maybe that is why we went there and were seated right away there on a Friday night after finding a forty five minute wait at five other places.  It may not be a gourmet place but I can't complain.  It fills me up. Their pizza is good if you heat it up the next day.  it has an upbeat atmosphere and I have never had to wait for a table at this location..", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UCQNrwN4_hHHTWYa8cqe_Q", "review_id": "v7f0Z401zMMYHabkN3xLpA", "text": "Just wanted a pizza for delivery! The hotel recommended them, and I was quite happy. We ordered a garlic chicken calzone, chicken tenders, potato skins, and minestrone soup. We were very happy with the delivery time and food. Would buy from again!", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2FiNCj5rM3nF0qgaWf86Gg", "review_id": "z06wDLA9ypqOFw8Iy0sp1w", "text": "Fantastic thin crust pizza! \n\nStreets of New York has quality food in a comfortable environment with friendly service. \n\nThat is why they will be around long after the trendy PIzza places that surround them go out of business.", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Q96IRvil6RNgdLmGKuh81A", "review_id": "rMxTfppY8gzztcUqyYambg", "text": "This was my 3rd choice for lunch yesterday with my coworkers and I'm really glad we ended up going here! I hadn't heard any fantastic about this place, but nothing horrible either. \n\nI had the lunch special with 1/2 sandwich and salad for around $7.00. I got the #7 sandwich which has three different Italian meats, cheese, lettuce, tomato, peppercinis, and a oil type sauce. It was awesome! The bread was toasted and the perfect combination of crunchy and soft. The Caesar was pretty standard, but tasty none the less. \n\nThis place is close to work and I'm sure we'll be back sometime soon.", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VZ4mMMnCgs1GbKeS6sYQ5g", "review_id": "CPtnnUXYodqmRtEwrSXyFQ", "text": "Great lunch place- I've been to this location a few times for lunch and it's always slow enough to get in and out of but not so slow you are skeeved out to eat there. \n\nThe lunch specials are the right size, the right price and they are fast. If you want to hang out for a while they keep filling up your tea (the best way to get in good with me) or if you gotta run, they hook it up. \n\nI think most everyone already knows the Streets of NY menu and the food here lives up. Good stuff, consistent, fresh and yummy. \n\nThat is all!", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4hIgSKVFrstym0E2SEzL-g", "review_id": "X_7S9m1YlApyYe7GjvB9gg", "text": "Every time I drive by Phoenix,  I try to stop by and get me some Streets of New York pizza.  Love me some of that.  So  good.  I wish there was one in LA and I wish there was one in El Paso.  \n\nI could just see it now.  Get a few pitchers of beer, have some of their bangin wings and finish it off with a large pizza (pepperoni & sundried tomatoes and extra sauce please).  Then again, I'd probably be 400 lbs.  by now if it was here.\n\nI wonder what their other food items are like?  I've had their pasta once too.  I dont remember what it was, maybe some sort of alfredo,  I just remember really liking that as well.  \n\nI'm  not sure what it is, that I love about their pizza.  I think it's just a good combination of bread sauce and cheese.  Maybe,  it's part of my psychosis where when I first lived in Phoenix,  I was generally too poor to eat there often so it became this sort of luxury and a symbol of success every time I eat it.\n\nIt can't be that bad.  There's a shit load of them now since I've returned to phoenix.  Before, I only knew about only one or two.  I hope they haven't gotten so big that they have to cut corners on their recipes to keep up on the profits.  That would suck and I think a lot of franchises yield to that practice and just get shittier through the years.  \nWell, the last time I had it was over xmas break and it was still bangin so keep it up, Streets of New York.  You'll be seeing me again next road trip home.", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ry48Bta6spNowOkiMNC_xg", "review_id": "Ojp0psiaRX8hjySwp_tgmw", "text": ".8 star for atmosphere\n.8 star for service\n.8 star for cleanliness\n1.2 of 2 stars for food\n\nStreets of New York, Camelback 2 blocks east of Central\n\nPizza & Wings, Those are Our Things\n\nDecember 2008, the Phoenix Metro area christened its\nlight rail system.  Running from Mesa to North Phoenix,\nit takes a turn west at Central and Camelback. There's\nalso a train stop at this major junction.  Streets of New \nYork is a two block walk.  One can work up an appetite\ngoing and walk off a meal on the way back to the train.    \n\nIt's called \"Streets of New York\" because it serves New York\nstyle food, especially pizza.  Thin crust, tomato sauce, and\nwhatever you want on top.  There are several made-up\nchoices, including the original pizza of New York , the \nMargherita.  There's also a full Italian menu but we are\nserved  only pizza and wings.  \n\nAnd served we are.  We've always had good service here.\nThere's a full-service bar, several large screen TV's giving\nthe place a sports-bar flavor.  There's seating outside when\nit's desired.\n\nWe get a large pizza in our pizza and wings special, medium heat\non the wings.  We eat half in the restaurant and take half home\nfor that great well-mixed flavor of heated day-old pizza.\n\nTraveling?  Birthday party?  Family night out?  A little romance?\nOur last trip there was some serious business talk in a \ntable near the corner.  Give it a try.", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X0PATv7B8ZfREefiXjfiEg", "review_id": "ap5ba7gjmx70yuq_TRf7fw", "text": "I'd love to leave a review about the entire chain, because they're all great, but this is my favorite location. \n\nI no longer live in Phoenix, but believe it or not, I make it a point to go to Streets even before seeing my family each time I get back! Love, love, love their chewy crust, excellent sauce, and high-quality ingredients! I know they're called Streets of New York, but this pizza is way better than any of that salty cardboard pizza I've had in New York! It's somewhere between a thin and thick crust. Just perfect, in my opinion. Great food all around (but I'm talkin' pizza here!), great place for family, or just to hang out with friends and get a bite. \n\nI know there are a bunch of trendy, wait-for-an-hour pizza joints in Phoenix, but for me, SONY is the place to go when I'm in Phoenix. Each friend or family member I've taken there falls in love with the pizza. I've been to just about every location, but for some reason, this one feels like home to me. Maybe it's the outside eating area, or the friendly wait staff, or Jimmy, the nice guy who runs the place. I wish they had one where I live now!!!", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dA5QgR7Yxa1CnKrHEuP8Ig", "review_id": "iZTPbwrgQIRdLFq33tpW_A", "text": "My Logic tells me I should not like this pizza. \n\nI'm typically a New York slice snob.. and sometimes, I sacrilegiously enjoy a Chicago deep dish. And who could not worship an artisean Pizzeria Bianco? I've had really good pizza in Italy too.... \n\nThis pizza is nothing like those.\n\nIt's heavy on the bread, it's got a chunky tomato sauce.. The cheese is definately American- more Midwestern without any attempt to make it taste Italian.\n\nMy DNA is more than half Italian, and my tastebuds should be offended at this bastardization. But.........\n\nIt's good. Really good. It is NOT New York pizza. Maybe I'm forgetting how truly good a new york slice is, but I really liked it. \n\nThis pizza makes me wonder... If I were to move to New York.. and there were no good Sonoran Mexican restaurants.... After 3 years, would I think Taco Bell was divine?\n\n(Their ingredients are better than Taco Bell, and it's obvious someone cares about how the product tastes. If the owner reads this- thumbs up.)", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PNS9z4aFDbfhpIsHCfNvNg", "review_id": "awK1MfWXfKhmS3b_zJ_4zQ", "text": "A perfect Sunday night consists of Streets of New York Hawaiian Pizza + My Couch + A Bottle of Red. \n\nNow, I'm drooling and it's only Tuesday. There's something about their pizza that is perfect. The consistency, the thickness/thiness of the crust and the flavors of the ham and pineapple. I love it. Plus, their ranch and peppers for dipping and extra sin are the way to go. \n\nBe sure to look in those cheesy coupon packets that come in the mail - Streets of NY typically has good coupons which help. They're a tad expensive but so worth it. I think the 18\" Hawaiian (don't judge us) is $23.", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fUpvT8s3mwbOUcYZH6ov4w", "review_id": "qollGTZoUDQE_O2fphhlEw", "text": "I come to phoenix for business every three months and I have to say that I really do look forward to eating here. Sometimes i may order out or dine in, but the result is always the same. Pure taste-bud satisfaction.", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "hq0WUfau1Mh3GyHn8oVdNQ", "review_id": "TwWD_NQ_-3ChUcB9uoOItg", "text": "I've driven by the Streets of New York for the last 5 years just wishing I could eat there. Even from down the road you can smell the aroma of garlic and freshly baked pizza and I lamented the fact that there was nothing on the menu that was within my diet. Fast forward 5 years and they now have a gluten free pizza menu as well as several appetizers available for those with Celiac of gluten sensitivity.\n\nFor starters, they offer a gluten free version of bruschetta as well as a spinach and artichoke dip that will nearly have you licking the plate. The spin-dip was by far my favorite, boasting just enough vegetables to make you think you're eating health food, but with a hearty helping of cheese to remind you that you're actually indulging. We also ordered up a batch of their gluten free honey BBQ wings and my 3 year old couldn't get enough of those, shrieking excitedly every time she licked the sweet sauce. Be sure to specify when you order wings that you need them prepared gluten free; they have a separate preparation process for gluten free wings to help reduce any possibility of cross contamination.\n\nLet's talk pizza: I've been eating a lot of it the last few years since more and more restaurants are now serving it. My main concern with many pizza places that sell gluten free is that they serve the crust, but don't know squat about proper preparation techniques. Jimmy, the General Manager at the Camelback and 3rd St. location, gave me a tour of the kitchen on my recent visit. He showed me their gluten free preparation area, the separate tray and utensil storage area, and their cooler to show me that they follow recommended techniques to reduce the risk of cross contamination. Additionally, they use separate ingredients, racks, plates, gloves, and utensils to do their best to serve the Celiac and gluten free community. All locations have been trained on safe handling methods by Lynn Rae Ries of Gluten Free Creations, who also supplies their gluten free products.\n\nWe ordered 2 pizzas, both were 10 inch \"personal\" pizzas, but you could easily split one with a friend if you started with an appetizer. All ingredients tasted very fresh and the crust had a great texture, which is one of the hardest things to get right in the gluten free world. I personally like a combo of black olives, salami, and spinach, which won't break the bank at around $15. My husband opted for a garlic chicken, peppers, and mushroom pizza, which was tasty as well. They will even deliver and offer catering of their gluten free items for the big game or an office party.\n\nThe atmosphere reminds me a lot of a pizza place in Boston my mom used to take me - the kind of place that you would go celebrate winning a soccer match with your team, go on a casual first date, or take the family out for Sunday lunch. After dark, the lights go down and the candles come out while their patio lights up with fairy lights.\n\nThe only thing I could suggest for Streets of New York is to add some gluten free offerings to the dessert menu (I'm a sucker for chocolate) and to add a gluten free beer or cider option to the drink menu. Overall, it was a great dining experience and I'm sure that my family will be back soon!\n\nCheck out my gluten free blog too: www.GlutenFreeAZ.com", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "04xW5mhSBaCzpjbcf2VSZg", "review_id": "rh3Tvjgsh3umXoLeQGrG8w", "text": "Seriously? Shut up. This place blows. Wouldn't last 4 minutes in NY. I'll bet the Vegas store doesn't last either.  This place insults the pizza.", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OixErebrunha0s5Tp_Qmgg", "review_id": "YcjHmKEF4XKcd8NCOv1OHw", "text": "Last visit was over a year ago and I said I wouldnt go back.  Stopped in Friday as a last resort and was pleasantly surprised.  We just had a regular pepperoni pizza and some wings.  They must have changed something with their pizza because I don't remember it tasting that good.  The wings were excellent and perfectly cooked.  Also you can't beat a 25oz Blue Moon for $5.50.  we'll be back.", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rYH9_o2J2Y4DzvZYzE7qag", "review_id": "jU3xbY1XcodfDvgVBjyXyA", "text": "The pizza was good the wings were not so great overall it was ok...", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Es3qLnf_hAgOdLeeq4xr_Q", "review_id": "ch_OmB30TvXk1XPk8W8bHg", "text": "i've only had it as take out...no dine in.\n\nbut the cheese pizza is good. The Greek salad is off-the-hook-delicious.\n\n:)", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p4nM3nMNFDqrFTh4fRsFzA", "review_id": "LmqEnXIgkuI5iMLoYXtXWQ", "text": "As a REAL New Yorker... I Love Pizza and Jimmy and the staff at Streets of New York fills the bill!\n\nWhen in town, I don't eat pizza from anywhere else!\n\nJimmy knows how to treat his customers and his people.\n\nHighly Recommend this location to anyone!", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "100Df1wcVrl9rJgB7EG6xw", "review_id": "rM9diizXijywgKhSkPhmEA", "text": "I had not been here for a few years but glad that I decided to come back.  I had their penne pasta with meat sauce and it was a huge portion with great flavor.  I really like their red sauce, it had a lot of flavor and was rich.  My bf had their meatball sub which again was a huge portion and he liked it a lot.  Next time we come back we will have to try their pizza!  Great job and keeping up with the times Streets of NY!", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "a7ih1A46SlSudhtKjR2GIQ", "review_id": "XIk9DKWIT8hJ005ariMqUw", "text": "Horrible! It wasn't even busy and it took the waitress 15 minutes to come to our table when we arrived. Meanwhile, she was standing at the counter playing on her iPhone. The food was the worst and we have eaten at different streets of ny before and loved their food. Bread was stale, salad wasn't fresh, pizza was just ok. The manager stood next to the bar the entire time playing on his phone. I never plan to visit this location again and wouldn't recommend it to anyone!", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wcOqMTV92kxOornA42KyoA", "review_id": "xsOzFZWjzBboyBKe5HVPAQ", "text": "It's been a while since I have been here; but, I'm a fan...I had the NY combo pizza; delicious sauce, and really enjoyed it.  My friend had the Chicken Parm sandwich; she is from Long Island; and really loved the sandwich...My other friend tried the fried chicken; \"Broaster Chicken\"; it was extremely good - I have a new fried chicken take out place.", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XGpWPyISxLAimmG8PcWHCg", "review_id": "9dNXnnEMEStQB5O-qi4ZCA", "text": "I wouldn't come here for NY pizza. It's ok pizza but there's a lot of competition in this area. I haven't had their wings in years. I don't remember being impressed, the standard wings that are fried then have sauce poured on them. Most any place does it this way. \n\nSo why even review this place? two words\n\nBROASTER CHICKEN!!!!!!\n\nWhere have you been all my life? It's basically pressure cooker chicken, so it has a fried texture to it, but it's not as greasy as fried chicken. I wouldn't call it healthy, but it certainly could be healthier than fried chicken\n\nIt was kinda pricey, I remember paying 8 bucks for a 4 piece (2 white 2 dark) with XL potato wedges, plus two other sides. I had fries, they were parmesan and herb sprinkled, and good. Macaroni salad was fine, nothing special, but I always hope for mac and cheese. The wedges were also excellent, and as I said, three of them were almost an entire half potato.\n\nBut the chicken was the star. The outer coating was crispy, not as puffy as KFC or other fried chicken, and somewhat reminiscent of home cooked chicken. The inside had more of that roasted taste with very little if any grease. It's like getting rotisserie chicken with a fried coating.\n\nJust writing this review has me considering going to get some broasted tastiness later today.\n\nOh ya, service, etc. It was fine. Not slow, but not speedy. Again, no reason for praise or punishment for anything Streets of New York does. But that chicken? Worth it.", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Jz4scLeJk2eki2vXmcETSA", "review_id": "DI0iZlFIK9j6DncZ0U887Q", "text": "We ordered wings, boneless, Buffalo. Just a little bit before happy hour ended. We decided not to get pizza and do pasta and a sub.  We got our \"wings\" which were black, round little crispy balls of dry chicken with Italian dressing g with some hotsauce mixed in drizzled on top. I couldn't chew them so I sent them back. When we got our new wings they looked a million times better. They were golden and smothered in some of the same weird sauce. These were still partially frozen. I didn't bother sending them back for fear they'd spit in my raviolis. My boyfriend ordered a Philly I ordered raviolis.  His sandwich was sub par. He said it was just some beef, melted processed provolone cheese on a dry sesame bun. Bummer, then my raviolis were big and round, the filling was nearly flavorless, obviously frozen and processed swimming in some sauce that was as tick as ketchup with a taste to match. We waited a long time between refilled and when they asked how my food was I told them it was gross. She left it at the table and brought the check about ten minutes later. With the wings and ravioli included! We wont be going back...to any of this chain and I dont recommend it. If you want a NY slice and some yummy wings go to pats pizza plus. Its a dive half the price and twice as good.", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cc-NjTz637u7EtFd83dn_w", "review_id": "MYGxQovFSm4S9kEUX3iwmg", "text": "First, I'm only rating 1 star because they don't have a negative 5 trillion.\nThe fact that they use \" New York\" in the title is a down right insult!! New Yorkers would spit on this pizza, actually it tastes like they did! I would serve this to some ny rats but I would be scared for their health! \n\nNow for the specifics. Who do you think you are charging that much for a horrible eating experience! If you are going to charge 2 bux a topping it better not taste like bacon bits! We ordered wings and asked for extra crispy. They came burnt, over cooked and floating in oil! Just not edible! \n\nThe pizza crust is rubber and just strange tasting! The sauce is filled with sugar, and it was runny! Watery and not filled with goodness. Toppings were not fresh at all. \n\nThe location is ify,when you walk in its dark and filled with sadness. It took 5 mins at the counter for someone to even say hi \n\nIn closing I can not believe this place is still open let alone a chain that people keep pouring money into! \n\nSeriously though I had better pizza at a gas station for 2 bux! You should be ashamed of yourself", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rZfRd5PXu_V7IfK32IaNxw", "review_id": "Z14Chio_4rjfU2nkwNsHuQ", "text": "There is not much I can say about this place except that every time we've went it has been a pleasant experience. Their pizza is quite good, perhaps not the best in the world but still quite tasty. The one time I had an issue they promptly addressed it and even gave me a gift card.\n\nWhat really sets this place apart in my mind is their wonderful broasted chicken. It is easily among the best fried chicken in Phoenix, they also have a great all you can eat deal on Wednesdays. The chicken is crispy and flavorful right until the last bite due to the marinade. If it has an issue it is that it may be too salty for the more salt sensitive people out there, but IMO, it is far from overwhelming, and each bite has a combination of flavors. We will be moving to a different state next year and will definitely miss this franchise, specifically this particular location. \n\nI've yet to have anything at this place I'd consider sub-par or average. Not to mention the fact that the atmosphere is very soothing and quiet every time we've went.", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o3J4bMsi7t9gMCMjEd_4ew", "review_id": "jJnL6cBWunBRj2NDMFzIWA", "text": "They added broasted chicken to their menu... I love me some broasted chicken, so in I went to investigate.\n\nI do not love me THEIR broasted chicken.\n\nTo me it tasted rubbery and had a strange odor, and it was so salty that an hour later I could still taste it. I ordered a few pieces and I ate part of one and then bolted.\n\nI can't speak to anything else on the menu. Their garlic knots, for what it's worth, were fine.", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J3ihZoXdMhzLzIV0yhdgGQ", "review_id": "cTwCGsGkt_ngw6h7qczaLA", "text": "This is a no-nonsense pizza delivery place.  Always relable and always good.", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "i7qUFnEVmNbyCMZ81FO5Bg", "review_id": "5AJW32OqJY7umpMDEywNjA", "text": "Had a taste for pizza, and after just coming home from NYC I have been on the quest to find authentic NYC pizza. \nA few people told me thier pizza was good, and after falling in love Spinato's pizza, and finding out they were closed on Monday's I decided to give Streets of New York pizza a try.\nI should have waited until Tuesday when Spinato's was open.\nStreets of NY Pizza was mediocre. Nothing like NY Pizza but better than Pizza Hut (I stay away from major chains).\nI was disappointed.\nOrdered my pizza to go, the server at the bar was only 18 and talking about all her \"personal\" boyfriend business with another customer.\nFelt like it was very unprofessional, but then again--she was only 18.\n\nIt was $2 per topping. My pizza was over $20. I think it was overpriced for the quality.\nI probably would have been better off waiting until Tuesday to visit Spinato's (which TRULY is good pizza) or went to the Groceries and bought a Digiorno pizza.", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uLEx5igFZz_DyWcspDShtQ", "review_id": "gm0_SPje8x9lFW5cXFHF0w", "text": "It was my last evening in Phoenix on business and I just wanted to relax.  ordered a pizza for delivery and it arrived hot and it was very good.  Would recommend you try!", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "el_BsZHqhCZK_VG27TyPBA", "review_id": "yfSY2HnuXb2hYmc_oTFmxw", "text": "This is a great place for some pizza and wings. My most recent visit, I ordered a lunch special - a slice with garlic chicken, black olives, and roasted red peppers. The pizza was good, and the toppings were solid. It also included a half dozen wings, and I went with honey hot. The wings are pretty tasty as well, and just a little bit different from most places - maybe a little crispier. The breadsticks that came out early were also good.\n\nThis is definitely on my list for pizza, and with it being in delivery range, will be an option for days when I just don't feel like cooking or leaving the house.", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xwOIlSY8sZXY8UBMAiHTeg", "review_id": "CGqmK_MRhXUNfO9N2jXznA", "text": "My name is Matthew and i Ordered 2 cheese pizzas w/extra sauce. Was excited I received an email couponcoupon for a $10 pizza. Went to pick it up on way from work...and after I had a discussion with some of the employees about the coupon and number of pizzas I was  allowed by the manager James to have it honored. The staff before him said I could only have one pizza. So James settles it which was cool of him. Then I get home find out I have 2 pizzas w/o pizza sauce and only cheese. So I guess the lady that took down my order over the phone was confused. Why would anyone want only xtra cheese and  no pizza sauce?So I call James back to let him know what happen and he agreed to credit my ATM card. So least to say dinner was ruined for my kids/family. Now we are off to my son's baseball game starving. I now will wait patiently for my refund to post on my bank account. Oh what fun!", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HIldgLcrrY5Sv0orPkLG3Q", "review_id": "zCpTpowSbi3vQbrV2NCWFQ", "text": "Don't Do Online Ordering!\n\nTypically, I really like the food from STNY. Today was my first time ordering from them online - but it will definitely be my last!\n\nI'm no novice at online ordering - I buy lots of stuff online, including local pizza delivery. Wanting something, different, I visit the STNY website, see they have online ordering - cool! So, I create my account, place my order, pay online, get my email confirmation... a few minutes later, one of their employees calls and says, \"Yeah, we don't know why but you got two free toppings on this pizza. We're gonna go ahead with it this time but in the future we're gonna have to charge you extra.\" \n\nUm, WTF?! All I did was click the buttons to indicate what kind of pizza I wanted, the toppings, followed their prompts for payment including adding a tip (even though that was confusing to do). If there's a problem in the way their system calculates out my total, it is CLEARLY a problem with their programming NOT with me the customer! She seriously made me feel like I was trying to get away with something... how could I \"sneak\" in a couple of extra toppings on their system?! Do they not even think things through before calling their customers with accusations?\n\nThey just lost my business. NOT COOL!", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HIldgLcrrY5Sv0orPkLG3Q", "review_id": "rvYWjkgo4-SBkELS0T761A", "text": "Rick, I ordered directly from the STNY website & clearly ordered delivery. You need to have a qualified programmer re-evaluate your online ordering system. For now, we'll continue to order online from Pizza Hut where we get exactly what we order & consistently friendly service.", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DrWLhrK8WMZf7Jb-Oqc7ww", "review_id": "J_bCGOs-OGENYSHUfjYiBg", "text": "Enjoyed my several hours here watching an NBA playoff game. They have one big TV at the bar for viewing, but the other giant TV has turned into a BIllboard for the restaurant showing a loop of the same specials. Time to revert that TV to other programming. Bar staff was great here - one guy was preactically watching the game with me and the female cashier did a great job.\n   Tried my ole favorite to go which was the $10.95 Chicken Parmesan dinner. It was pretty good, but the chicken itself could have been a thinner cutlet. Angel Hair and the marinara sauce had some moments. The side salad and bread deal for $2.50 is a good upgrade as well. salad had a variety of veggies, but dressings are not homemade. Bread is a tasty garlic cheese variety. Good draft beer prices too at the bar.", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CXHjE6ATeTkuKTQ-RjpJrw", "review_id": "s1yy9uQHOuPECCkmdOgMNA", "text": "I will give 3 stars as the prices are a bit high.\nBut the food is always good.\nAbout 7 years of service for me.", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qa25vdZ7aZLMv_ZpICEJaA", "review_id": "xQFWrjIP61pIFUarCVknBw", "text": "although streets of new york's isn't in the glory days that it had several years ago, it still provides great, chicago style deep dish pizza. as far as the service goes, they provide reasonably good service. but the most important thing about streets of new york's is the pizza, nothing else. the pizza isn't incredibly deep, but it definitely gets the job done. with deep dish sizes of 7, 10, 12, and 14 everyone can get their needs met. streets of new york's also does a great job offering a variety of toppings including my personal favorite, the homemade sausage. that first bite into the homemade sausage tastes so sweet, it's like natural candy. if you're feeling a tad bit more daring they also offer artichoke, some peppers, and even anchovies. personlly i go with the sausage pizza. the homemade sausage is to die for and truly tastes like a gift from the heavens. it's both succulent and sweet, while still appealing to the traditional hardy sausage lovers. and although the pizza's size doesn't sound like much it quickly fills you up. you don't have to get the traditional deep dish but streets of new york's is all about the traditional deep dish so i'd stick with it. when you take your first bite into the traditional deep dish pizza at streets of new york's you taste the nice buttery crust, stringy, hot cheese, and the delicious sweet sauce. this sauce is what sets streets of new york's apart from everywhere else, it's uniquely sweet compared to other pizzerias, but it's not overly sweet or strong. unlike other pizza places, the pizza doesn't take 30-45 minutes to make and the dough doesn't taste undercooked. not only is the pizza fantastic, but the prices are great at streets of new york's too. considering the authenticity and quality of the pizzas at streets of new york's it's definitely well worth the money you'd spend on it over any other pizza joint in town.", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_27wGQK1QIlb8e44na4kUQ", "review_id": "a2pBFOv5n4kS6mrOyq_p1g", "text": "Hey, Phoenix transplants. Streets of New York is one of the few places you can get your Broaster's Chicken, Italian bread baked fresh every 20 minutes, cheesesteaks, decent bruschetta, Italian sausage halves, and outstanding gorgonzola pear salad for your chicken parmigiana or meatball sandwich. The lines are never a nightmare, and, if you're a Diamondbacks or Boston Red Sox fan, you should know that you never, ever approach the counter without first knowing about the team. Order online or by phone and save time, and bring beer money! 214 E Camelback, Phoenix, 602-230-7770. \n\nThanks for reading!", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y1XN6KTUkSuFZ0zbcHTXxg", "review_id": "Oa07OJGoLs7SsL9qP5swTg", "text": "If you're Phoenix and in the mood for pizza and wings you can't be Streets of New York. The quality is unmatched and never fails to disappoint. Try it, love it, spread the word.", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VRpGqz34M2s_vOs-B3ww4w", "review_id": "xV-ws5rNJaaIQgHg_NFPpg", "text": "5-Stars FANTASTIC service!!! 3-Stars for the pizza: GREAT sauce, and toppings, but the crust needs help. Nice, and thin, but dry and a bit crumbly (not sure why so many pizza places in AZ have this 'problem' - especially when claiming to be \"New York\" pizza). Of the places I've had pizza in Manhattan (mostly the Original Ray's, and Lombardi's) - those crusts are fantastic . . . no one in AZ (that I've had) has been able to come close. I'm still on the hunt for the perfect Arizona pizza.", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5vA-ztZuf-ECHV783RGumA", "review_id": "1vLhIB-R4Lm4qF31l3wFDw", "text": "So Delicious! We ordered in and gorged ourselves on crunchy yet chewy crust, golden brown cheese, and spicy pepperoni slices. Definitely will call them again; looking forward to dining in too! The place is adorably traditional from the outside. More? Yes please!!!!", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BoW4OjqbWimHnna47xa1iw", "review_id": "3myHYcMNAHi1YwzjlGX_kg", "text": "Absolute worst wings I've ever had, I'm 43, may be the first time I've ever asked for my money back. Soggy, and no sauce.", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qVJZnvOKfl8Uzwq_B4ktoQ", "review_id": "KrXbeKMpsrarHUxqxHKAFg", "text": "I thought this place was pretty good. I kind of suck when it comes to reviewing pizza...I love anything dough-y that has cheese and sauce on it.  It's a bit pricey (18\" pie was about $24.00). We got olives and pineapple on it and I have no complaints. \n\nThe guy running the place was very friendly as well! That always adds a star in my book. I'll go back on my next trip to Phoenix.", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0FtlTCPyKB4rjuM7mK02Kw", "review_id": "Gf7lRQQ8uXHQnAqs28xtnQ", "text": "I have ordered twice from this place- sandwich (Italian), pizza (specialty), and a few sides. Food always takes too long to arrive if you get delivery. If they quote you 30 minutes, you will be waiting an hour.\n\nPizza is average and greasy, but not bad with fresh ingredients.\nSandwich tasted good but was a bit too salty.", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ct2UGYuK_r2Pg8OC2BeXOA", "review_id": "qzgIcSwwfFZCHkDjxdEuFA", "text": "Working in Downtown Phoenix, I have many options for lunch but I usually end up finding myself at Streets of New York.  The manager - Jimmy is an extremely friendly gentleman who always greets us with a smile and a handshake.  Our server Lupe takes care of us like no other.  We never wait for refills or food, we're always in and out quickly.  All of the food here is good from the wings to the sandwiches and broaster chicken.  We've been coming here for years and it's never been bad.\n\nIf you're in the area and wanting good quality food, definitely stop in and have lunch at this Streets location.  I've been to a few other locations throughout the valley but none of them measure up to the consistency, quality and friendly staff that exists at the Camelback location.", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jX1RlkpEX0qWwfOmTHMbmQ", "review_id": "j7YAE6pJZS-Vs0-Cb6WFEw", "text": "Got a great pizza deal I could pass up. ...However sometimes you get what you pay for.  Although the price was right, the pizza was not.  Crust was a bit heavy and reminded of Bisquick.  The cheese was tasty, however the sauce was so sparse, they should have just left it off completely.\n\nThis \"pizza snob\" will not be returning for these pies...", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "N1Q6HiZvnZHjNU712Gymqw", "review_id": "NYf_n843nPTKvzkU8U6J5g", "text": "Best music store in Phoenix.  Yes, it is a pawn shop.  Yes, most of the stuff is used.  No, its not a dirty, back alley kind of place.  No, they don't hassle you and low-ball.\n\nTucked into the same strip as the deliciously caffeinated Lux and the wonderful, mozzarella of dreams Pane Bianco, Music Brokers is a place that would go unnoticed but shouldn't.\n\nIf you're going for your first guitar or trading up, this is the place to do it.  The give you good value for their trades and they don't over price the equipment they do have.  You can outfit your whole band here from cables to guitars to pedals to mics and save yourself some cash while get better products for the money than anywhere else.\n\nIf you are a fan of older keyboards go to the rear.  They have an ample selection of Fender Rhodes, Moogs and Wurlitzers.  Seriously cool stuff.\n\nGreat selection of British and American amps, Orange, Vox and Marshall. \n\nCheck out the competition, buy and sell here.", "business_id": "LCnxDGs7sx3IhxcW2wisZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MlUFCvT0t-A0M93FUcRqpQ", "review_id": "wwxxtQMbEpyec46mjjsRkg", "text": "One of the best in Phoenix. They did a really good job repairing and setting up a guitar for me, for a low price. I had the guitar back within a couple of hours.  The guys who work there and run the place are way nicer than what you expect from most music store employees. They never hassle you or tell you not to touch guitars etc. This place is highly recommended.", "business_id": "LCnxDGs7sx3IhxcW2wisZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TEkrT-tn0JrBnuaRMXNXbw", "review_id": "sw8kgQje2-Bh7Z0H_i-mOA", "text": "Customer service was horrible. They lost a $700 sale because the Guy behind the counter was a dick.", "business_id": "LCnxDGs7sx3IhxcW2wisZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Mex8qXT7nR89uTKX_qtgSA", "review_id": "psJx5e3C_leh1TdAWX4N8Q", "text": "I went in there to look around one day, and even though I didn't buy anything, it had me really wanting to, a lot more than Guitar Center does, and most of their stuff is used. \n\nIt's not really close to me but anytime I'm around there I'm gonna be sure to stop in and check out what good they are carrying and hopefully find the gem I've been looking for.", "business_id": "LCnxDGs7sx3IhxcW2wisZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tfnwHqarL4gpm8psLZdwRg", "review_id": "eEh4wD1n7Bikz47xnfflrQ", "text": "Good selection of effects and used amps. They also have a lot of the 60s lawsuit era guitars and vox, silvertone, Kay, and other second tier brands from the 60s and 70s. The guy working there was helpful.", "business_id": "LCnxDGs7sx3IhxcW2wisZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tTQwXGXwGrcEnrJ4gziGAg", "review_id": "sZhPYR8KtFh0fa32_SZRMQ", "text": "If you're looking to buy an instrument ALWAYS check here first, ESPECIALLY if you are a lefty. We have purchased many instruments super cheap for my boyfriend here just because they are left handed and rarely anyone buys them so they want to get rid of it. If your lucky they throw in a free strap or something too. The guys here are very helpful and knowledgeable, sometimes they can be dicks but they always answer your questions and they don't screw you over. They have a huge variety of instruments to choose from, so check it out!", "business_id": "LCnxDGs7sx3IhxcW2wisZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "GMCchZHZT-5HXGu8kJJDoQ", "review_id": "-wOB8dxwiCRu7ji1s4So7g", "text": "Over the years I've been a buyer, window shopper, seller and borrower at many pawn shops. I even worked at one for day. Pawn shops are great places to borrow money or score a good deal. They are one of the most easily accessible forms of credit around and are available to anyone who with a legal ID.\n\nPawnshops vary greatly from shop to shop depending on local, city and state rules. They also vary based on how the owner decides to run them. In my experience there are 3 types of pawn shops; the retail store type, the crackhead-we'll-loan-money-to-anyone-that-comes-in-this-joint type and a hybrid of the two. There are variations as well with the our-guys-tote-guns type and the unarmed type and the we-hire-people-that-know-stuff type and the we-hire-people-that-know-nothing type.\n\nThis shop seems to be a hybrid as far as knowledgable employees goes and as far as being unarmed goes in what seems to be a more friendly retail environment. While none of the people here have been downright rude to me a couple have acted condescending at times despite having zero knowledge about an item. Conversely, there are a couple of super friendly employees here.\n\n3 stars is \"A-ok\" and I won't argue with that for this place. They'll work with you, they'll cut deals, they'll make good loans, they'll negotiate prices for items for sale. I recommend dealing with the guy that smokes cigars whose name I believe is Dave. Knowledge and friendliness seem to be his strong-suit and he certainly understands the idea of long-term customer relations.\n\nNot a big shop, but a clean shop and better than a lot of shops in town.", "business_id": "g6ygZTK9TTI3CsSTKUkPlw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "UOqjacdOnwkLSyhhUceN0Q", "review_id": "BUnvYwvgK7dB4yfNMvxOeg", "text": "So this kid named Brendan I think that was his name anyway he treated me extremely rude and like a common criminal....... being that he was wearing two obscene diamond earrings and wearing a gun on his hip he was obviously compensating for the little man's disease so I should empathetic but whatever he's a complete ass....... He's not Noah that's for sure ( his predecessor I assume)....... As I've said before about other places your money is better spent elsewhere Til next time", "business_id": "g6ygZTK9TTI3CsSTKUkPlw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "k2u1F6spBGhgk2JtAe97QA", "review_id": "mycm5MKgpcIxeHMd9Y6y5g", "text": "I have never actually been to a pawn shop for any reason. I can't honestly even tell you what they are used for. I have never seen Pawn Stars. I don't watch television. \n\nI really enjoy this signage. On an almost daily basis. Savy, that is all it is. Love of a little morning chuckle.", "business_id": "g6ygZTK9TTI3CsSTKUkPlw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JytSGXZpYblTMBz34bT9Dg", "review_id": "_i362MeVlWI0BDrVgZHhrA", "text": "I responded to a Craigslist Ad.  I contacted them and said I wanted the merchandise.  They wouldn't take a credit card over the phone but said they'd hold item for 1 business day.\n\nAfter work I rushed to get to the shop by the 7:00 pm close time.  I was 12 min away at 6:50.  I had my sister call while I was driving to tell them I was minutes away and cutting it very close.  The told her they would close at 7:00, period.  At 6:58 I was a few blocks away.  I called again and told them where I was.  They said I had 1 minute and they could not wait for me. \n\nI pulled in at 7:03 according the the atomic clock.  I could see two people milling around inside.  They could see me.  I called them.  On the 2nd try they answered.  I pleaded with them as I had just driven 45 minutes.  As I told them I didn't even need to come in.  I had cash and they could just hand me the item.  They refused. \n\nI cannot believe they could not conduct a transaction at 7:03 after I had called them twice and let them know exactly where I was.", "business_id": "g6ygZTK9TTI3CsSTKUkPlw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "8kiDj9agtvVXJvO0sGwPWw", "review_id": "Z8rLEvAhtIWY8nH0iK4Lcw", "text": "This place is great! I got screwed over on Amazon for a Wii and called around to local pawn shops to see what they had. Most shops were selling Wiis for $50+, but here, Kat gave me a great deal on a bundle AND I got two games for under $10. They were kind, courteous and even hooked the system up for me in store so I could ensure that it works. Their electronics come with a 30 day warranty so if there are any problems, you can take it back.\nI plan to go back and scope out their laptops when mine finally takes a dirt nap (which isn't far off).\nGo see Kat and the team at Super Pawn on Central!!", "business_id": "g6ygZTK9TTI3CsSTKUkPlw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w6YJoO9h6_0Wz1jZPWXGdQ", "review_id": "hBjjaXcqxglkcXP9g5FjxQ", "text": "Young man behind the counter was very helpful and went out if his way to answer every question I had. Think his name jessy. $4 strings are the sheeeit!", "business_id": "g6ygZTK9TTI3CsSTKUkPlw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 5, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "-bO7P1OtJBKN3rlGpolaFA", "review_id": "A_FMUegwdptXgh6lmzNgzQ", "text": "Oh Dell Taco, how I love you.  I know, I know, I'm reviewing the local Dell Taco?  Who does that?  However, I've eaten dinner here about six out of the past seven days, so I feel that I'm justified in writing this review.  I pretty much only get the 1/2 pound bean & cheese burrito, the chicken soft taco, and maybe the bean & cheese cup.  Mmm good; make sure to smother everything in hot sauce.  \n\nI once threw in a Macho burrito and ate the whole thing; but that was a mistake because it was about the size of my thigh, ugh.  Seriously, way too much food.  \n\nI've only ever gone through the drive-thru for dinner and late night.  The workers are nice; very diverse -- there's an African-American guy with crazy hair who works the night shift, a nice Hispanic girl who works the evenings, and a nondescript middle-aged white guy who works the weekends.  Anyway, I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come to this Dell Taco specifically, but it's close to my house, so I go, way too much.", "business_id": "KIbFaBrZDX7rrYJInkv5Kg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "MphD7VDOEb1KTjIp-oFoMw", "review_id": "LzPlYHferU4I5R_O0_znZA", "text": "I am a super fan of Del Taco! This is the cheapest, yummiest place any time of day! Whenever my friend and I go traveling this is the place we miss the most. In Europe they dont have Mexican food (well they do kinda but for some reason there is no spice and it is all made of kidney beans and corn... yuck!) and the first thing we do when we get home is head to Del Taco for the comfort of their yummy, cheesy  Half Pound Bean and Cheese Burrito with Green Sauce for $.99 and the Chicken Spicy Jack Quesadilla for like $2.79 or something. When I went to visit friends on the other side of the country recently, they were talking about what they missed from back home and inevitably it was Mexican food... specifically Del Taco. I almost cried when I found out that Del Taco isnt national. I think I am addicted to the stuff because I just cant do without it. The best thing is that they are open like 24 hours a day. They have hot cinnamony Churros for $.99 too! If you are doing something like Weight Watchers too they have a regular Bean & Cheese Burrito that is like 6 point or something I think. I read it somewhere but you can check it out.\n\nEven so If I die from a Del Taco heart attack I will die happy!\n\nHey one more thing DEL TACO EMPLOYEES PLEASE BE CONSISTANT! The portions and flavors lately have been inconsistant. Thank you!", "business_id": "KIbFaBrZDX7rrYJInkv5Kg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "0Dngp-JFYvvXD4cy6plvbA", "review_id": "LRWPdfIEIYnMReIT6KwxZw", "text": "Honestly, I thought I was going to be the first on this one! No matter. Del Taco! You are made of crack cocaine my friend. You are in my neck of the woods! you live on 3rd street, I live on 3rd street! Seriously, my friend and I try to stay away but we visit almost nightly! The place is open all hours and we pretty much know all the workers by name. We spend about $8 a night here but that's chump change. They have GREEEEN burritos! They are the best. The spicy jack quesadilla. best. Veggie Works. best. veggie works. again, best! Don't ask me about the meat stuff. That's gross. Ask me about the Tostadas! I just discovered them. Definitely NOT Taco Bell. For the record, I do not like the elementary school cafeteria french fries or the nachos. The breakfast? meh. whatever! Also, last time I had a strawberry shake there, it was like a STRAWBERRYMILKSHAKEPEOPLE. Don't eat anything but the MILD sauce and you're good to go! Tonight I made a home-made burrito at home and still put Del's mild sauce on it. mmmmmama!", "business_id": "KIbFaBrZDX7rrYJInkv5Kg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "rV-B4sIzTbnvsYZZi2Nyrw", "review_id": "Mgohu_7P_0v07xKS_gapjQ", "text": "Not going to lie, I honestly tell myself this place is healthier than Taco Bell. Sure it's rationalizing, but I don't care, I love eating here.\n\nMy favorite heart-attack inducing item is the chicken quesadilla (made with REAL CHEESE. You hear that, Taco Bell? You even know what real cheese is?) coupled with some sort of taco or burrito or whatever the hell else I randomly pick from the menu.\n\nI keep away from anything fried, cause I'm eating healthy, right? Right?", "business_id": "KIbFaBrZDX7rrYJInkv5Kg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 11, "useful": 12, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "iwWBF3nKoRMoy1sbkLJwvg", "review_id": "F27jNFFLa8__Ye3d1Dau6Q", "text": "Okay so I have to make a confession... Del Taco has some of the tastiest Chocolate Fudge Cake around. In addition to the nummy little thing being just the right amount for under $1.50, you can get it at 3:00 a.m. when there is no hope of finding such a treat elsewhere.\n\nYou will never catch me having a crispy shrimp taco (the idea of seafood from a fast food place makes me want to hack), but holy bajeebus... that cake is like crack!", "business_id": "KIbFaBrZDX7rrYJInkv5Kg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rm29lbM5tASCPzDoeJc4qg", "review_id": "3GPiShgwPDX9j7jz43wonw", "text": "good nearby joint. It's a franchise.. pretty much the same wherever you go.. decent.", "business_id": "KIbFaBrZDX7rrYJInkv5Kg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KJo0cru2sBJyufnGkdHgHA", "review_id": "z2kdoh99E0T_iz10IjpRPg", "text": "It's so funny reading all the reviews about del taco because...well IT'S DEL TACO! I'm stationed down in sierra vista where we only have taco bell....which SUCKS!!!!! and if any of you reading this knows where that is, no need to feel sorry for this guy because I will be moving up here in a few months. Literally everytime I visit Phoenix i stop at this del taco because it's close to where I stay. There food really must have crack in it because I can't stay away from this place everytime I come up.\n\nDel taco in general is always clean. The staff is kinda slow at this one but it's Sunday and everyone is at brunch/church whatever lol.  All in all thank god for del taco, and there delicious big fat chicken tacos!!", "business_id": "KIbFaBrZDX7rrYJInkv5Kg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QxKT6FphmApytQy0o8LVfA", "review_id": "EJCTSF-RfFseUX_ba2Fr0w", "text": "Great latenight takeout", "business_id": "KIbFaBrZDX7rrYJInkv5Kg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "E5qFR0RBQBoXx8FbrOkdbw", "review_id": "zBM2u0NT6jVgx8zMUqBZbA", "text": "Ug, never had been, never will go again.  It's a sad thing when Taco Bell is better than something.", "business_id": "KIbFaBrZDX7rrYJInkv5Kg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "3uU_6L8GnFOHTsO4I3oedg", "review_id": "-_fNZkfuKY4FzLQDCRIjhg", "text": "I can't help it, I love the chicken tacos. Why do they have to be soo cheap & tasty! ?", "business_id": "KIbFaBrZDX7rrYJInkv5Kg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Y7KS04okqSFAbg1NyImHkQ", "review_id": "p32Sup42F--wLIxxaw2KxQ", "text": "It is what it is, DON'T JUDGE ME.\n\nI just moved to Central Phoenix and one of the first things I looked for was the nearest Del Taco (which I admit is pretty pathetic considering all of the great food options near my house). I used to live in Tempe and there was a location at University and Rural that I used to frequent on late nights for the longest time. Sadly, it's been closed and replaced by some random chicken place.\n\nWent here twice the past weekend. Love those veggie burritos with the red sauce! I also tried some nachos-wouldn't really recommend it. Super fast & cheap, great for a quick lunch or dinner-which is exactly the point.", "business_id": "KIbFaBrZDX7rrYJInkv5Kg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hk4vrj3A7oz0WVCI9oBCCQ", "review_id": "f5PpJ5uSc47q7RXRiqWN2w", "text": "Well this definitely doesn't look like much from the outside but I can say this is better than Taco Bell! Enjoyed the spicy chicken quesadillas and chicken taco. Has a little kick to it, but nothing that us too spicy and won't make your nose run.  Great place to grab a quick, but enjoyable, meal!", "business_id": "KIbFaBrZDX7rrYJInkv5Kg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4synkeecnMk3QDW46R3Psg", "review_id": "JsM1boCB5yek1gjcnN9b8w", "text": "OK today", "business_id": "KIbFaBrZDX7rrYJInkv5Kg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aaHyqSTcpdkismEP0bj0rQ", "review_id": "MgCjCCY9-CCXxIG3Ds6nig", "text": "do not get their coffee. ive never tasted anything worse. otherwise, their tacos are great.", "business_id": "KIbFaBrZDX7rrYJInkv5Kg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "9Z05mtXrXJ-22PElwp1ahA", "review_id": "EuHMyw814oxWS_NExJmp4Q", "text": "Maestro Chris Bianco whips up addictive sandwiches at his laboratory on Central Avenue. Ingredients are local and super-fantastic. Check out what today's market sandwich is -- if it's oven-roasted pork, buy it immediately. Don't miss the rice pudding.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "4ISG7_E0jmpjIZlBBtZnQQ", "review_id": "KwsMboyDz1Bx118lot3Phg", "text": "Once again, everyone is going nuts over anything Chris Bianco touches.  Look, these sandwiches are good - I had a salami and cheese, and my friend had a roated eggplant.  Tried them both, and they are better than something I can make at home.  However, if I wanted to sit at a picnic table breathing in exhaust from Central Ave traffic - well, I wouldn't actually.  the sandwich would have been better if they had real tables - either indoor or on a protected patio, not a homemade bench in a parking lot.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2006-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "e4TQFVfepzHf--hnBsjntg", "review_id": "4nDHgsfi-tUY8i3qQ2lCtQ", "text": "These sandwiches are the bomb.  You will not be disappointed.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ZoNN4WeFrUXvlwaG5Ov_LQ", "review_id": "l6XXVdgERVN-gHhymXclaw", "text": "Yum, yum, yum. The tomato/mozzarella/basil sandwich is to-die-for, the tuna is crazy good too (in either sandwich or salad form). I love that they always have something different for dessert or a local produce treat. One of the girls at the counter has the personality of a cardboard box, but the other girl makes up for it. They have limited hours so make sure they are open before you go or you will be disappointed- especially when you read the mouth-watering menu that is posted in the window. They also have a good selection of drinks to go with your lunch. It is a little pricey and there is no where to sit but outside. My advice is to go with a friend and get two different things to split so for your money you can experience twice as much. You are allowed to go next door to Lux to eat if you buy something there too. I took off one star just based on the lack of seating, especially when trying to dine with a 2 year old.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DJIwm4UCnM-SOxXbARjPsQ", "review_id": "mDFp0jePGKZy9P4Fab6Nyg", "text": "Pane Bianco doesn't offer a crazy-big menu, but you won't care about a huge selection after you take the first bite of your sandwich or salad. A brick oven in the center of the restaurant ensures fresh bread on a daily basis. It's crispy, chewy and delicious. \n\nThe Market Sandwich varies on availability and price depending on what's fresh for whatever time of year you choose to dine there. You can purchase entire loaves of their famous sandwich bread to share with others or greedily scarf it down in a dark corner somewhere in a manner not unlike that of a starving badger.\n\nBe prepared for a bit of a wait during the lunch time hours of the Monday - Friday white collar work week. The secret is out, but it's definitely worth the wait.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "HbUGQWmptcKbKpQ7FUdWPg", "text": "At first, I was a little disappointed in the menu selection. Only three sandwiches plus two daily specials? And then, no normal drinks? All a brother wanted was a diet coke but they . . .didn't carry coke or pepsi? What kind of restaurant was this?\n\nAs it turned out, a damn good one. And then I realized, how dare I presume I will know better what I want to eat than Chris Bianco, my favorite chef and purveyor of restaurants in the Valley? It would be like telling your favorite band how to play their instruments.\n\nIt makes much more sense, and works out much better in the end, if you just let them do what they do and sample the final product. \n\nAnd the no coca cola, by the way, is a great call. They have an entirely organic alternative with no caffeine called China Soda that was more than satisfactory. \n\nSo if you're not sure, ask whoever is working for a recommendation and trust that Bianco will deliver.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "OYpsdMcpdCdlkknpgpFMLA", "review_id": "4Vg-JYQtWwAMnLfamFvoig", "text": "Ok...if the market sandwich of the day is the BLT, order it. It will make you weak. Otherwise, I am faithful to the Mozzerella, Tomato, Basil...either as a sandwich in their chewy lovely bread or prepared as a salad (with a bit of his signature crusty loaf on the side.) I've also never gone wrong ordering their fresh fruit, the watermelon with a squeeze of fresh lemon is wonderfully refreshing when it's in season. Add a little somethin' somethin' from LUX next door and you'll be rubbing your belly and getting your three wishes fulfilled all at the same time.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "CWYHXKPXqP4KgY3TyI54lg", "review_id": "gxzWfxgLFqKhwmTIMveBcg", "text": "I am rating a 4.5.\nToday I had the Fennel Sausage Market sandwich that I really didn't expect to like (I've had it once before and wasn't in the mood for it today).    \n\nIt rocked.\nAlso bought some fresh Pomagranite seeds for my guacamole tonight.\n\nWish List (Fat Chance)\n*  Homemade sun-tea\n*  That Foccia with the olives again please\n*  Some other option... I eat here a few times a week and want one other option on the menu.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "EJu5peGoO4tzop0pQtgHgA", "review_id": "nFvQonSTUyw5QY7hQNetXg", "text": "I think I have a new addiction.  The mozzerella-tomato-basil sandwich from Pane Bianco.  Paired with one of those all-natural colas, it was pretty much perfect.\n\nIt would have been completely perfect if I had been able to sit on a patio (away from Central) to enjoy my simple and delicious sandwich in the lovely sunshine.\n\n4.5 stars.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "mfvezpz6ohS0NQk3DZdvqQ", "review_id": "1wMzJplr4zTVsbhfkwWpEw", "text": "3 1/2 stars.\n\nI would honestly give it a three star review just b/c I can't eat most of it and that really saddens me. As a lactose-intolerant vegetarian, I have flipped the bird to the world of sandwiches (except my \"junk food\" at Green....mmmm), but, yet...Panne Bianco is a bit magical.\n\nI have been going to Lux for over a year now, and one day while doing work all day and night, and it finally not being a MONDAY (since it is closed on Monday), I sashayed on over there. I can eat some fresh mozzorella, due to enzymes or some shit, but most options contained meat or soft cheeses. I decided to get the fresh greens salad and a foccaccia with some hard cheese and garlic and tomato, amounting to close to ten bucks. When I went next door to Lux to it, I loved the simple little touches like rosemary napkin rings and she stashed a lil truffle in for me!\n\nThe salad, while bland, was so good b/c it was so damn fresh, and I put too much of the really fine wine dressing on it and almost felt my throat burning. The bread was magnificent-and I am one of those freaks who is not super into bread (I know, weird statement). I was so happy and sated with my little lunch, a treat for my tummy and a threat for my wallet. I couldn't see coming here more than every few months-just not a whole lot I can eat. If you got the dough, get the dough.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "iC_ziyx6v0FVwQRwXzmHaA", "review_id": "4z30eqf9oC1fIQvRAj69lg", "text": "Pane Bianco has, by far, the best caprese (mozzarella, tomato, and basil) sandwich that I've ever experienced.  The mozzarella is incredibly fresh and creamy, and the tomatoes are always super ripe and flavorful.  Last week I tried the caprese sandwich at Cafe Centro, who does have an amazing ham and swiss, and nearly got homesick for Pane Bianco =) If not for one mediocre experience with a pork sandwich I would give them 5 stars. Oh, and being next to Lux (http://www.yelp.com/biz/lux-coffeebar-phoenix) doesn't hurt one bit.  Great way to spend an afternoon!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tBvrnSCLSpUdCDm5w5GPkg", "review_id": "lmV0msaMwTArTYaBP1WS9g", "text": "Need your Bianco fix but don't want to wait in line for three hours or get in a fight because of a shortcutter? Eat here instead. Take out only and very limited menu but who cares there food is great! Lucky for me I live close by so I can bring it home. There sandwiches are made with all fresh ingredients and their bread is wonderful. Next door is a place called Lux Coffee House. Erick is a hoot. They are very good to their customers and I had the best Vanilla Latte every here. You can sit here with your Bianco sandwich and surf the net with your laptop. A small piece of paradise!!!!!!Be forewarned Bianco's is not cheap!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4zinPJ38-WxjPPomn7CPAQ", "review_id": "YTNE3OLhTLz2zWFbnMfbeQ", "text": "Great bread baked on site? \n\nSuper fresh mozzarella, tomatoes & basil?\n\nAvailable fresh fruit and salads.\n\nThis place is right up the alley for those that are looking for a healthier alternative to lunch in CenPho.  \n\nMy only beef with Pane Bianco is the lack of choice.  They have a couple sandwiches, a couple salads and that's about it.  Now, what they do make is really good (along with the caprese sandwich, I suggest the sopprasetta- amazingly good salami- and provolone), I just wish they made more of it.  \n\nAlso, be aware, this isn't a sit-down place.  You order, pay, have a quick convo with one of the friendly staffmembers and take away.  From there, you can choose to take it with you to wherever or eat on the picnic benches shared with Lux with the lovely backdrop of Central Ave construction.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "AJX3G9tGOvShz85EuDA_-A", "review_id": "fhOMHh5NMiODyz96lroADQ", "text": "Simply the best sandwiches I have ever tasted.\n\nThe Mozarella, Tomato, Basil is perfect. The focaccia bread is perfectly crunchy and slightly salted to the consummate texture.\n\nI wish I still worked closer...", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "9b5TY9v0-RibDNYUDqvDmA", "review_id": "F2D8vOta7Om5Qi6j7Lw5pw", "text": "Excellent place for food. I've only been here twice but the food is so tasty. I really love the atmosphere of it, especially on a Saturday or Sunday brunch time. 4 out of 5 simply because they're NEVER OPEN!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 19, "useful": 13, "cool": 15}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "cwQcxlsrQfyPnY_3HjpiIg", "text": "I just love being the rebel sometimes. You know, like Fonzie. With friends named Pinky and Leather. Hey,  aren't those the bartenders names at Padlock (or whatever the heck it's called now)? My first Pane Bianco sandwich was consumed just seconds ago. The creamy, uber fresh mozzarella is still dripping down my face. The house baked focaccia, crisp and chewy in  all the right places. And loaded with fresh basil, bursting with flavor. The tomatoes, well, the tomatoes were OK. So why am I just satisfied instead of my eyes rolling back into my head and my toes curling up, like when I eat ice cream in bed? I give the sandwich, for me, 3 stars. Not because it's not fantastic. I guess I just tire of eating mozzarella. The texture gets funky to me. But, this place is amazing. And I will go back. But the rebel in me must tell you what WAS 5 stars today. Julie's organic Carolina gold rice pudding.  I'm sitting in a tub right now. Go get some. Oh, I'm sorry, you can't. I got the last one!!!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "d6k6oKxaGvvtSwT5h_loSg", "review_id": "gKCDzhJfHf3qLC9HJ_5g5w", "text": "I loved this place except for the limited choices.  But I think if there were more options, it might mean more people, a longer wait and REALLY no place to sit.  \n\nIt may be off of a nasty busy street, but sitting at the picnic table under the sun eating my sandwich, I felt like I was somewhere else.  I figured out on my second trip to get an ice tea next door at Lux....free refills!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "Dphi7UucZ8dJTVWAmFJlJg", "review_id": "Av7lj1y8PxOrJCRn1XV4sA", "text": "Years ago, I remember hearing Chris Bianco say he was searching around for a kitchen in town where he could bake bread and do some occasional cooking. How lucky for us Valley folk that he took that idea a couple steps further and opened a lunch spot.\n\nAnd, boy, does he bake bread here - that's what makes the sandwiches at Pane Bianco unforgettable. It's like ciabatta meets pita bread in a wood-fired oven - and every bit as good as his pizza dough. Add to that some of the best meats, cheeses and other deliciousness available and you've got one heck of a great sandwich. \n\nI'm usually partial to whatever the market sandwich happens to be - especially the prosciutto, sausage or braseola - though the always-on-the-menu sopressata can be every bit as tasty (note: sometimes the salami is sliced really thick and I prefer thinner slices; also the red peppers are great, but I kind of miss the olive tapenade they use to use.)\n\nFocaccia here is also a don't miss and flavors change daily. I think it's best when there's tomato, caramelized onions and a hard cheese; definitely asked for it warmed up. Not a big fan of the lemon rosemary, but I'm sure that appeals to some palates. \n\nI've only had a salad once, never the tuna, so I can't really say much about those, except that I'm sure the ingredients and flavor combinations are top-notch - wouldn't be in a Bianco restaurant otherwise. That's why I always come back for more...", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Odoe2LqAPrV0TjdXxkP7Mg", "review_id": "ksz_zkztiL2Ew472OBSjdQ", "text": "YESSSSSS! Oh my gosh this is good food. My husband brought me here first, then recently my sister-in-law got mini-sandwiches for my wedding craft party that she hosted, and I ate three of them because they were just so good! I've gotta get back there soon!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "XVx-k_c_NG9NNewgoKk5Qg", "review_id": "0lh3NbCcQwMDAKcJTAIVTg", "text": "I just don't get those who would rate this place with less then 5 stars. That is simply injustice to the place, to the fans of Bianco and to the extraordinary FOOD being served there!\nYou are getting a sandwich with old world brick oven wood fire cooked bread and local organic ingredients for $8 dollars and you are complaining about the cars passing by outside!!! And you are in the middle of the desert! Give me a break!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "kDJ9PRlYugp5RIa9ontPZg", "review_id": "KHuuUW1RBaSlJEjRAjOCVQ", "text": "Oh, the bread.\n\nI had read enough glowing Yelp reviews.  Today, nothing else would suffice for lunch than a sandwich from Pane Bianco.  Truth be told, the overwhelming praise was the perfect set up.  You know - big expectation, big disappointment.\n\nI've driven by the joint a few times, but actually missed it while blowing down Central.  The light rail tracks made for a tricky time getting back, but I managed.  I walked in the front door.  Small line.  Small customer area.  Seriously, there's enough open space in the back to move the counter 30 feet and insert some tables.  Whatever, I still dug the look.  Small menu.  I ordered the house mozzarella with a house cola, waited for my food, and set up shop on a picnic table outside with my wife.\n\nThe sandwich was great but the bread was FANTASTIC with a capital F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C.  Seriously.  I'm still thinking about it.  So, in short, Pane Bianco lived up to every unrealistic expectation I had based on this silly and irreplaceable website.  Businesses like this are the reason Phoenix has gotten 500x cooler in the past few years.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 14, "useful": 7, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "lPaYMDmJbAnv_3pmZH_inw", "review_id": "7rQ72CwOrwqAK6aFD6awOQ", "text": "I of course have a crush on Chris Bianco. Not because of his rugged good looks or what could be hiding behind his fly but because of his ideals and passions. He is committed to the finest ingredients.. the best techniques and has the knowledge to pull it all together almost daily with consistency. I admire what he does and it simply shows in all that he makes. \n\nPB for me is hands down the best place in town for a great rustic sandwich. The flavors and textures are simple yet when combined offer a complexity that's hard to beat. Down to earth this place directly reflects the passion of it's owner. \n\nChris Bianco should run for president.. no bs.. no lying about WMD.. just true and real, honest to goodness.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "nifQuBZYwHNnGLUU105EZQ", "review_id": "osMWTLtuvYz2FVFZN9FfyQ", "text": "Four and a half stars.\n\nFresh and Delicious. Ill say it again. Fresh and Delicious.\nThe food gets 5 stars.\nSeating/ outside patio is where I doc points. Oh, and the beverage selection. I don't want to go next door and stand in another line for my drink. If they had fresh juices or something I would look past the seating.\nThe patch of grass behind the building is nice on a cloudy day. \n\nyou will see me there again.\nI would like to eat there on a Monday.\n\nand I have nursed in the parking lot.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "pCtbytEkz-hpIVJpbqpOwA", "review_id": "y1cyNkxC2b_bZMbzcN70qA", "text": "MMMMMMM.. sandwiches......\n\nAnytime I hear mention of pane bianco.. my mouth waters.  That remarkably simple and successful formula that has made Pizzeria Bianco so famous, has once again been executed to perfection in this little restaurant off of central.  \nThey are only open for lunch(  11am-3pm), and I recommend avoiding stopping by during the height of lunch hour.  On a side note, there is no indoor dining.  Seating is limited to wooden tables and benches out front that are shared with the customers of Lux. \n\nI always introduce friends and co-workers to this place.  and everytime we leave its the same reaction.... Wow!  During my last visit to Pane Bianco, I took a co-worker who had never been there.  while we were waiting, the owner comes rolling in with a basket of fresh veggies that looked amazing.  Does he grow this in his garden?  Did he sign a deal with the devil?  I dont know how he does it.  \n\nI usually go for the Mozzarella, Local Tomato & Basil sandwich.  This thing is crazy delicious.  And when people say fresh, they mean it.  Its perfect and the bread is insanely delicious (chewy and crunchy all at the same time).  The same goes for any sandwich you might choose here.\nAlso, if you love to just chow on some fresh baked bread like I do, grab a baguette.  they are $3 and can't be beat.\n\nThis place is a winner and you will be glad you tried it", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IFOWdMMbCvyKysaxn3veqw", "review_id": "WZe8-jVHLWTHk4YJwsS_Hw", "text": "THE best sandwich. I've tried all of the few options, but the mozza is the best. Don't even worry about anything else. Fresh mozzarella made on the premises -- and some of the best damn bread.\n\nAbsolutely fresh ingredients -- and many are locally grown!\n\nAt $8 a sandwich, it's a little expensive, but you can share . . . and totally worth it. Best. Sandwich. In Phoenix.\n\nGo for take-away or just walk across the street to Steele Indian School Park for an impromptu picnic.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "pk4y8PJdccJysYBpBA-gcg", "review_id": "lmqKpp9FDFo5EJr3XeEiBw", "text": "These are simply the BEST sandwiches and salads. If you like your food (a) locally grown; (b) freshly made; (c) organic/all natural; and (d) yummy - and who doesn't? - this is the place for you.\n\nNow, admittedly they have something of a soup-nazi routine set up and if you walk in and don't know the drill, it can be confusing.  So pay attention:   \n1.  Look at menu.\n2.  Decide what you want.\n3.  Wait your turn to order.\n4.  Order (give your name).\n5.  Wait your turn to be called to pay the other girl for the order you placed.\n6.  Pay her.\n7.  Wait until your food is ready.\n8.  Leave with your food.\n\nNote that there is no place to sit inside - so you can either sit outside, or, (if it is 157 degrees out that day), see if you can find a place to sit over at LUX, they are very welcoming of Pane Bianco diners. \n\nIt's all good.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cZEVW_x0NKI69Xm55tknBg", "review_id": "BAGRZ5bLntvHVPXekww61A", "text": "Damn good superior quality food. What a gem this place is. The menu is small, sandwiches, salads, drinks. Everything they do is home made, the bread the cheese. The veggies are local and or organic. It has a very original twist, you can't find anything even close in the area. Love it!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "qi7AluO7A27VfuLNgxsHJQ", "text": "In response to the people asking why anyone would rate this place less than 5 stars... we don't all have the same taste, thats why.\n\nI like Pane Bianco quite a bit, but I have to admit that I have only had one sandwich of the menu, and that is the Soppresata. The first few times I had it, it was covered in roasted red peppers, and oh so delicious. One day they started using carmelized onions, killed the sandwich, and that is why I stopped going. I like the concept, and I like the deal they have worked out with Lux next door which allows you to eat there as long as you buy something from them. They don't have to do that, so it's nice they do. I have always liked Chris, and praised his use of high quality ingredients, and his sandwich shop is no exception. Only thing I don't like is sitting on the side of Central Avenue listening to cars whistle by. I always wish they would move the patio dining to the other parking lot on the south side of the restaurant, and then use the current patio for more parking. At least this way you wouldn't have to listen to the cars as much. Don't think they own that lot though.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "puGzwne0ytT_m0N7SLvRYA", "review_id": "MUSD1mpAh6o6J0kZQ8jskA", "text": "I love this place.  It has a small menu.  But what it does have is really good.  I always get the mozzarella, basil, & tomato sandwich.  It is so delicious.  Pane Bianco can be a little hard to find the first time, but it is definitely worth seeking out.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "z1c8uQv7tfgrP4-sVggbTA", "review_id": "VmhsyYJ4ZjPfzQP7hcXF5w", "text": "If you've eaten at Pizzeria Bianco, you already have an understanding of how much care and attention the folks at Pane Bianco will give to your sandwich. Today's market sandwich was filled with textured goat cheese, roasted tomatoes, and arugula -- delicious. Each sandwich comes with a small piece of candy for dessert (which, if you're like me, you'll eat on the way out the door). \n\nWhile the sandwiches are great, here's the beauty of Pane Bianco -- you can purchase loaves of the house bread served at Pizzeria Bianco for $3 each. I've never had better bread than this. Period. I'll be picking up a loaf the next time I make Nigella's trout pate (http://www.notquitenigella.com/2008/01/22/smoked-trout-pate-from-nigella-express/).", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 7, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "CbtlzjG8Vfvh5cal6N82Nw", "review_id": "j4aX57yJ6ljaVVK-bDG-tA", "text": "The best sandwich I've ever had is hands down Chris Bianco's amazing housemade mozzarella, local tomato and basil sandwich. All his sandwiches are delivered on amazing pane (Italian bread) with ingredients of the highest quality - as at Pizzeria Bianco. If I stop by with less hunger I usually go for the house made focaccia, the pieces are large enough to practically be considered a slice of deep dish pizza. They're topped with a different combination daily and are heated in the wood fired oven before being wrapped up - it's amazing for half the price of the sandwich.\n\nBe warned that seating is only outdoors, but the tables are covered by shade with water misters. So depending on the weather this usually isn't that big of a deal. And if you are really brave you may venture next door into Lux for a cool drink and an escape from the outdoor tables.\n\nThis is a wonderful spot for a casual lunch or for bringing people from out of town. The lines are not nearly as long as they are at Pizzeria Bianco.... yet.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Z1lPtIHU7bRoIvuVa01H5w", "review_id": "jtGk36lmtH0fgeGHpGnnjA", "text": "As an old Pizzeria Bianco customer from way back , I admittedly dragged some pretty high expectations in with me to Pane Bianco; maybe something along the lines of the deli sandwiches Duck N Decanter made to order for so many years near 16th and Camelback, or maybe even something a little better.  \n\nWow. Was I disappointed.   \n\nMy $8 tuna sandwich, straight off the menu, was supposed to come with fancy olives and red onion and came with neither - just tuna and copious arugula on spongy flatbread.  I was surprised, considering they make the same three or four items over and over, and disappointed, since I was craving a richly texured, crunchy construction. The tuna tasted fine - I think they put some lemon in it and maybe there's an olive or two pulverized beyond recognition into the paste - but it's no better than when I open a can of albacore at home and add a little horseradish or curry or what have you and slap some water chestnuts on top - or when I go to Subway and pile black olives, tomato and cheese on a larger, cheaper sub ( on admittedly inferior bread).  The bread here was round and chewy, spongy, but not crunchy at all - reminded me of the bread at Schlotsky's - the whole thing was just kind of flat.  \n\nMy son had the salami and provelone and said it was \"good\". Not great or amazing. Just \"good\".  We spent $21.62 on two smallish sandwiches and creme sodas to go. No sides. Meh.  \n\nThe girls in front were friendly and efficient and the food came out incredibly fast - so quick I wondered if (dare I say it?) my sandwich was PRE-MADE. Mine tasted like it could have been. I dont know if the bread was intended to be warm or not, but after a 10 min drive home, it wasnt.  They use nice heavy paper to wrap up the food and a cute paper \"to-go\" bag with a handle. \n\nThe waiting area is small and there's one (1) metal folding chair for people to sit on. I guess the idea is to walk around and peruse the tiny $16 bottles of imported capers instead, and since it's 110 outside I really wouldnt expect more air conditioned seating from the guy who makes folks wait hours for pizza across town instead of simply taking reservations. \n\nSomeday, I'll come back to try the mozzarella and tomato cuz I still remember how good his cheese tasted a decade earlier, and Chris B's track record has certainly earned him a second chance, but I wont be burning my gas or wallet on return trips this hot summer, based on today's experience.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 8, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "qASPib1Z8ft8e96dtbh66w", "review_id": "HuxJuqjAVPPCxJnXijvf0g", "text": "Oh Pane Bianco....your little caramel cremes at the bottom of the bag knock you up to a 4 star review.  I love caramel cremes, but really l am at a 3.5 with you.  Honestly, I would go down to a 3 but...those caramels save you.\n\nI'll be real.  The sandwiches are good.  Best mozzarella I've ever had? No.  (The Italian deli in the town my parents live in has amazing mozzarella) Best caprese sandwich I've ever had? No.  (Oh Oxford Spa...how I miss you so.....your Thesis is so yummy...)   Best caprese sandwich in the Valley? Perhaps.  I was not impressed with the bread by any means....there was nothing truly stellar about it.  And I found the soprasetta to be very salty.  I know Italian meats can sometimes be salty but this was a little much.\n\nThe extremely limited menu and the fact they aren't open on Mondays takes a star off right there.  The space is kind of barren.  I'm used to Italian sandwich shops being light, airy, welcoming and warm places.  Pane Bianco was kind of like a sandwich factory.  They have a very limited grocery section which just seemed to me to be for show.  \"Let's throw in this grocery section to make it look like an Italian market!\"    \n\nI don't think the price they charge is justifiable.  I don't know...where I'm from there are plenty of sandwich shops where you can get just as good, if not better, of a sandwich (from a much larger selection) AND a drink AND a bag of chips (or salad if you want) for the same price.  At least you do get those caramels...", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "N1koTSTyiLCD8zH0rHSh4w", "review_id": "v9-4z_u63VqWWVAA38Lz7Q", "text": "very fresh, friendly, and fast. not much else to ask for in a sandwich shop.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 24, "useful": 17, "cool": 19}, "user_id": "o1HQEND6cg-4SK0Z1ASBMQ", "review_id": "HRBMWqYYYV2boZ-Nl2BRRA", "text": "I want to hate you, Pane Bianco. I really really want to hate you. With every fabulous fiber in my being.\n\nYou have weird hours, an overwhelming \"not quite industrial, not quite rustic\" decor, and your $8 Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil salad consists of a cut up tomato and a few, uh, \"slugs\" of mozzarella topped with soggy basil leaves. \n\nBut the real reason I want to hate you is that you duped me. You bamboozled, shanghaied and probably even Kansas City Shuffled me too.\n\nYou lured me into this false sense of disappointment with my tiny salad and loaf of bread rolled up in a piece of paper.\n\nYou watched me eat it too, didn't you?\n\nYou saw me take a big chunk out of one of those cheese slugs. You watched me enjoying that salad. That delicious, gooey salad.\n\nAnd you liked it, didn't you? You liked watching me scarf down that salad like it was an item from a value menu. You got a sick kick out of seeing me tear through that bread like I'd never had it so good. \n\nYou bastard.\n\nI want to hate you. I want to give you two stars and rant and rave about how you teh lame.\n\nBut I can't. I just can't. \n\nThat salad was just, like, whoa. That had to be the freshest mozzarella and the freshest tomatoes I'd ever tasted.\n\nIt made olive garden salad taste like bagged lettuce doused in olive oil.\n\nAnd if Subway made bread as fresh as yours, I would stop going in there periodically to order the seafood sensation (toasted!) just to watch the employees and other patrons moan and cringe. \n\nI want to hate you. But that bait and switch, luring me in with that \"too cool for you\" vibe and then hitting me up with some flava, that takes skill. That takes cunning.\n\nAnd as a woman who spent her youth tying bedsheets around her neck and trying to burn the neighbor's house down with her mind, I appreciate cunning.\n\nFour stars for being cunning, and one star for being leaps and bounds of awesome ahead of Lux. \n\nI don't care if it's vegan. It's still a cupcake, you're still a grown up, and eating it while surfing the web on your flashy new laptop does not make you look any less ridiculous.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "SeUINpGxGUr9pd7gWACU4A", "review_id": "wPKX8mnJpmdJOaNuvvt3Yw", "text": "I've yet to try Pizzeria Bianco (one of these days!) but as this place shares the same owner, I found that grabbing a sandwich here is much less of a hassle than waiting in line for a pizza at PB.   Never thought twice about making the trip out from Peoria for lunch, either.\n\nThe word is that the owner is very fastidious when it comes to food thus he only uses fresh, local ingredients--often from his own garden.  Taste one of the sandwiches to find out for yourself!\n\nSeriously though, how many places can you go where the owner is the one responsible for baking the bread for YOUR sandwich?  Not many.  But here he will.  So what if I was a tad celeb-struck, at least I didn't embarrass myself by waving and shouting at him.  Meh, he's probably used to it.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 4, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "y9IKf7VckFc-fesWuDwgxg", "review_id": "rdRyOXvS0BNHi6cui-QzvA", "text": "Seriously... everyone wanting to blow Chris Bianco is a little annoying, however, i must say, the sammies are pretty damn good. On my first visit (ya, I was shocked they were open too) I had the tuna. My decision was based on a review I read. We all have different taste so no harm, no foul..I wasn't terribly impressed. Since I'm a die hard Lux fanatic and I live so close I was more than willing to give it another shot.\n\nOne word : soppressata \n\nOne more word: WOW\n\nsoooooo damn good and it literally filled me up in the best best way. Created a nice \"lining\" for my tummy so I could down some brews by the pool all day and still get in to work on time the following morning.\n\nI love you Pane.\nSo Chris B.... a little road head??  whatdoya say??", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "WQnzd_YcOsyRCRK2HU5uwg", "review_id": "TR8EhRtYIB-_5w6CT0Cd2w", "text": "Amazing place!   The menu is limited but in way like In n Out Burger.   The staples are the housemade mozzarella, local tomato & basil, the\ntuna with red onion, gaeta olives, lemon & arugula, and the soppressata with aged provolone & roasted peppers.   There is also a daily special which I would always recommend.    There is always something for everybody here.   The sanwiches are big enough to split, and you can wash it down with a microbrew soda.   Your meal also come with a complimentary caramel creame.    There is no seating on the inside however there are picnik table outside for those that prefer.   GO!  TRY!  ENJOY!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "VovMsKbDF2Msflj1zPYF0A", "review_id": "qfUcuUfwC60IKPQVlc1Vuw", "text": "mmm.... I am so happy that I can't make it to Panne Bianco every day.  If I could, I'd be spoiled and unable to eat relatively crappy sandwiches and salads.  \n\nMust must try the fresh mozzarella (salad or sandwich form).  \n\nDid I say... mmmmmm.........", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "2ysrm4SQgLgMiOtzyfUAfg", "text": "The mozarella sandwich is amazing.  They have a very limited menu, but once you try the food, you will eat there regularly.\n\nAll outdoor seating, and they have limited hours, so make sure you check the hours before you head out there.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4JapGtmN58pZYo1ClbV8qw", "review_id": "g6h17ECLpJ6lY_nwuWDb3w", "text": "Good but not great. The first time  I went I was a little disappointed with my sandwich options... a total of 3 plus a \"market sandwich\". Granted I am usually content with anything including Mozzarella however this one didn't leave a lasting impression and I haven't been back since that first encounter. I will say that doesn't mean I won't be back I just think my order will be a bit different the next go-round. Other reviews seem to have really enjoyed that particular sandwich so I will give them the benefit of the doubt for now and a four star rating rather than a three and say that *MAYBE* I went on an off day.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YoBgKOdfpGH48LpIDSfoQQ", "review_id": "I7fBa35hG_9pmAnbkS5ofA", "text": "Like Amber- I want to hate this place. There is just so much hoopla in this country over some pizza and the like.\nWhat Panne Bianco gets right is \n-quick, polite, but personalized service\n-a great short menu with no surprises\n-great \"to go\" options\n-big portions (when a sandwich and a drink cost $12 it better be good)\n-close to my work, wishing they would move into my work's cafe space\n-its right by lux\n-its food that any single person could make at home with a sandwich press, but doesn't b/c high quality bread and the like go bad too soon\n\nthe somewhat bad-\nwierd hours and parking\nkinda high prices\nno place to \"sit\" and \"wait\"", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "HZeFzs42f0iGaA-sP_hUnA", "review_id": "KutHTGuEMF59JvmqtLhwQw", "text": "Shortest review ever.\n\nAwesome mozzarella, super fresh basil, tomatoes that taste like tomatoes, real bread. These are a few of my favorite things. \n\nAnyone who gives this place less than 4 stars - don't go back, you don't deserve this place. Go play in traffic or DIAF or something.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qeAt3hJ-ifUnnjTR5k8OeQ", "review_id": "0jhC9cYVRSkdbtRGFOAo3A", "text": "Ok, you have all heard it before, but I am going to say it anyway.\nI love this place.  I always get the mozzarella sandwich and it is one of my favorite sandwiches, ever.  The homemade mozzarella is delicious, especially when they make it extra salty.  The bread is wonderful, always. It is a very large sandwich, you can easily save half for later if you want.  Lux next door has awesome lemonade, very sour.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nTpprsKsqK4pE9dgwdJodg", "review_id": "QgoV0tktHS8BdjUnT5CwNw", "text": "Pane Bianco is #7 on my speed dial, so I can call them and ask what their Market Sandwich of the day is!  My mom is #8.  Is that bad?\n\nI have grown up eating italian sandwiches from my neighborhood, my entire life.  So ever since I moved here, I've been comparison shopping.  I still love Alpine, Gene's Deli, and Freddy's, but marone!   \n\nThe ingredients and preparations are simple, which puts them on another level.\n\nMenu-simple and straightforward.\nBread-disturbing\nMozzarella texture and taste- truly homemade.\nTomatoes- Sea salt and Fresh Ground Pepper!\nCounter Girls-Word up.\nPrice-a tad high, but I would almost pay double.\nSalty piece of Caramel or Fudge Candy- Thank You. \n\nI'm pushing #7 right now, to see if there is anything to sway me away from getting the Mozzarella or Sopressata sandwich today.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 8, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "5kJYTUtFUJT24dWNs6eW8w", "review_id": "HX4NxWD8TBdOHyYQQQZnpA", "text": "The 5 Stars let you know where I stand. Uniquely awesome sammiches on crazy fresh Umbrian-style bread. You cannot go wrong.\n\nSo just a tip:\nkeep calling and checking to see if one of the following is the market sammich that day.\n\n - crumbled sausage and melted mozzarella\n\n - pulled pork\n\n - pulled lamb\n\n If it is one of the above, in that order, drop whatever you're doing and get there as fast as you can. Also, do not ignore the market focaccia. Even if it just looks like a pile of veggies on a sheet pan pizza, it is fantastic.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "3NwAgpjNFe7SnYgVuGElWg", "review_id": "h484Vophp6pLkpjcntEd_w", "text": "Oh, Pane Bianco, there was I time when I visited you twice a week...  There is something wonderful to be said about knowing you can just order the Market Sandwich and never be disappointed.\n\nNow, I live in NY, the food capital of America, and I have yet to find a place with such wonderful people and delicious food.  I miss Bianco's bread on the daily, and there is a little piece of me that hates New York for not capitalizing on the joy that is Pane Bianco's mayo-less tuna sandwich.\n\nBut when I'm back for Christmas, I'll be there at least five times.  No lie.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "t_UypW8fx5e8_GB6Hu3Shw", "review_id": "XJJ29s-nBpJ0M9e7sznfBg", "text": "What can I say this place is terrific? My usual is in Housemade Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil and Cream Soda. It's comfort food for an adult. Yummy! My only gripe is that this place isn't closer to my office. :.(", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "y9IKf7VckFc-fesWuDwgxg", "review_id": "jwOf7JjGO1-mR9bgcL1ovQ", "text": "Soppressata... you are my mistress.... your creamy texture, the saltiness of your flesh, I must have you every day. Know that if we are found out I will call you a whore, for it is not my fault that I yearn for you.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "P1qwZrslRv9KS9vPJNXe4g", "review_id": "42HKUr528SO721HXR54JRA", "text": "Yep, I'll give it four stars. The bread was warm, fresh and crunchy, the cheese super flavorful and the menu short brief and to the point. What's not to love???\n\nTook away a star because of no inside dining and not a whole lot of people want to have a sandwich in 115 degrees even if there is a sunshade.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_LEQt7oTVjiaXyVHK_MM7g", "review_id": "wQs299_v2KtQJSkOQAud8w", "text": "Every Saturday for the last three weeks I've schlepped into Pane Bianco to get my fix. Though I feel tragically uncool in my saturday afternoon \"best\"(which may as well be pajamas) I bravely step up to the counter, say hello to the nice girls and order my delicious sandwich. And they are ALL delicious. The bread is truly orgasmic. They could hand out slices of the bread with nothing in between and I would still pay $9 to eat that shit. \nI'm intrigued by the alleged variety of the market sandwich. The tend to serve the same thing on the weekends, maybe I should try during the week sometime?", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "slAdwQk0i984K7lxzsWQGw", "review_id": "VnCbFclhlZNPx-kBy4VeGQ", "text": "This place is awesome. \n\nFor the guy who said you should go to Safeway instead for a sandwich, well, I'm guessing he probably thinks a steak at Applebees rivals a steak at City Hall. \n\nIf you like turkey with mayo and mustard, you can't get that here. If you like to try new things with fresh ingredients, you might want to give this a try. Yes during the summer it is hot and they only have outdoor seating, but how about taking it to go and eating in your car? I've done in many times. \n\nAs I say in my Pizzeria Bianco review, I now live in NYC but will take extended layovers in Phoenix gladly to stop at these two places. I have also scheduled meetings around these places being open! It's THAT good!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mBD2aoj5SheiaK_QIcchqw", "review_id": "cpLP3FJdc6nCCJEH09lLVA", "text": "Setting:  Very small, quaint place.  Seating are all located outside.  Nice area with parking lot, which is a plus.  Very clean.\n\nFood:  Very yummy.  We tried all their sandwiches and they were all good.  I especially liked the tuna...highly recommended.  And all the drinks are unique.\n\nService:  We came practically at closing time.  They only had a few breads left, and they accommodated our group of 6 just fine.  Very nice folks.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "Ko5iTJR5g6YPriqfmdKv9g", "review_id": "ANprk-qD-9fBR03W6wGntw", "text": "Ok, I have to say that the tomato basil sandwich at this place is unbelievably charismatic and delicious......and I love me some sandwiches......this one is definately one of my favorites. From the first bite to the last I am in love with this sandwich.....slightly weird I know. The bread is fresh baked wood fired........um awesome. The tomatoes are fresh and I am pretty sure, locally grown.....so they are full of flavor and then there is the mozarella......oh sweet mother of god....sooooo good. My mom and I usually go about twice a week and split one and I look forward to it every time.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WRVrxPlDOCFsKmzhjdGqxg", "review_id": "zSRRQaT30HaVvMcFH_RUuw", "text": "Don't enjoy spending four hours in the desert heat to enjoy Bianco magic?\n\nCome to Pane Bianco for lunch instead. The delicious sandwiches are typically available in about five minutes; even when the line is long. Outdoor seating with misters and plentiful shade makes for a pleasant \"dining in\" experience even during the warm months.\n\nI typically order the mozarella sandwich with fresh basil and tomato on Bianco's glorious bread. It comes in a nice bag with a pseudo-cloth napkin and a high-quality chocolate. There are three sandwiches available daily: the mozarella, a sopresata and a \"market\" (changes daily). Salads are also available. Delicious bottled teas and colas made with cane sugar (not corn syrup) are ready to quench your thirst.\n\nWith a trip to Quizno's costing almost $10, why not ditch the chains and come here for a gourmet sandwich that will end up costing the same or just a bit more when all is said and done? Make sure you plan a lunch visit, however, because the shop is only open from 11 AM to 3 PM and closed on Sunday.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WgNTIUhSIC482tB8SXtvCA", "review_id": "UkqkPrVgSHKNaomMlWj4fA", "text": "Quality trumps quantity. That's their philosophy regarding menu design, a ballsy move for any restaurant. Fortunately for us, they can back it up with amazing craft! Their sandwiches are top notch, thanks to amazing freshly baked bread and quality ingredients (Soppressata, FTW).\n\nNotes: Outdoor seating with misters only, nothing special; You won't find high fructose corn syrup in their soda selection; Their sister restaurant, Pizza Bianco, is also ridiculously good and nationally recognized.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "nx2PS25Qe3MCEFUdO_XOtw", "review_id": "4N-CnpSewrccEnGXnbgzaQ", "text": "\"Left to my own devices I will always choose Panne Bianco,\"  I explained to my boss as I entered the office with yet another brown paper bag with handles containing a goat cheese based sandwich.  It's one of the sandwiches that isn't on the menu every day.  It is delicious.  There are three sandwiches that are every day and one that rotates.  On a day when the rotating sandwich isn't something I'd like, I get the Mozzarella, Basil, and Tomato sandwich.  I don't really like tomatoes, but Panne Bianco has this down perfectly.  Included with each sandwich (and I imagine all the other lunches, but I've never gotten a salad because I LOVE the bread of the sandwiches too much) is a chocolate...mmm.  I feel like I'm five, shopping at the Ranch Market with my grandmother being allowed to pick out one candy as we leave the store.  When they have pomegranate seeds in a little container for $1.50 I can't resist.  I want to buy every single thing they have in Panne Bianco (it's simple inside, just a counter where you order, an expansive back area that is completely open, showcasing a large oven, no seating inside).  The little bookshelf full of expensive olive oil and salted capers are just calling my name every time.\n\nIt's a complete addiction, especially since it's so close to where I work.\n\nThey are closed on Mondays, so plan accordingly.\n\nOh, PS the staff is very nice and helpful. PLUS, despite Panne Bianco's often local-grown offerings and quirkiness, the staff isn't so \"Indie\" or self involved that I want to throw up.  I never feel like I don't belong there, and I don't imagine anyone ever does.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 16, "useful": 7, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "4mRx2noRJ1FFRPlzSVEEdQ", "review_id": "7MOhJqG3ZAxFAFG0vw9s9A", "text": "I am not on the Chris Bianco bandwagon. I think his pizza is ok, but not nearly worth an hour wait, let alone the 3 to 4 hour actual wait. But one thing that MF can make better than anyone else is fresh mozzarella. I love mozzarella.\n\nSo, without the wait, I can head to Pane Bianco and get a mozzarella sandwich with fresh basil and tomatoes on Bianco's fresh baked bread (it all sounds very fresh).\n\nDon't ask me about any other sandwich because I don't know. Nor do I care. Fresh mozzarella. Some people talk about the goat cheese sandwich. Who cares? Fresh mozzarella!\n\nMost people think of pizza when they hear Chris Bianco. All I can think of is fresh mozzarella.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dZzu54V8CCzh9sV18fUkYA", "review_id": "6wdrSkKwC5j4UBhJvcLVZA", "text": "I protested going to this place.  The thought of a restaurant with only three sandwich choices and no substitutions; to a picky eater this is a recipe for disaster.   However, when a colleague offered to take me there for my birthday I decided to give it a try and all I have to say is WOW!\n\nI had the tomato mozzarella sandwich and until that exact moment I did not like mozzarella cheese.  The combination of ripe tomatoes, cheese and basil was like heaven in my mouth.  The bread was a perfect combination of crisp but not hard to bit into.  I also loved the different drink options besides soda. \n\nIt loses a star for seating issues, the place was packed and seating is at picnic tables outside only.  We had to wait for a place to squeeze in between two parties on a picnic table.  I guess that's the price you pay for reasonably priced, fresh, delicious food.  Next time, I'll take it back to my office.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Cc9N-0YpghkZrvPiNdL-mg", "review_id": "FFLMY-7M7FqLxVUQ1RMLMg", "text": "I really enjoyed this place. The atmosphere was great and so was the food. The seating was family style outside at picnic tables (only in Phoenix). You order your food, get it in a brown paper bag, and head outside to enjoy the balmy Phoenix winter. The bread is made in-house in a flat brick wood-burning oven. I had the homemade mozzarella, basil, and local tomato sandwich on flat bread. That was some of the smoothest, most flavorful mozzarella I've ever had. Thanks to the yelp reviews, I knew that was what I was getting as soon as I walked in. Also check out the cold case for locally made treats. I had some vanilla bean rice pudding that rocked my world. Hit up Lux next door for some really tasty espresso after the sammy and you've got yourself one hell of a good lunch.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HvaVgP0S0dFaCbBDIQIkag", "review_id": "1zlkmAzkZADhHFntNR4Qrw", "text": "I finally went to Lux when Pane Bianco was serving lunch (usually I'm there too early), and it has opened up a whole new avenue for me to whittle away at my checking account. You'd think it would get boring after awhile with only 3 menu items, but no, I can still find something to plunk down $10 for, dangling participles be darned.\n\nAnd I'm a sucker for any kind of artisan home-made pickle product, such as their 32-oz jar of specialty pickles for the low, low price of $12. Yes, I paid twelve dollars for pickles. Don't tell my husband. They are fabulous, as promised by the girl behind the counter.\n\nSo far I've had the sopressata and the mozzarella, and both were delightful. The staff is very friendly and efficient. \n\nI love that they have art on the walls going down into the back area...as if they not only want the customers to enjoy their few moments there but also care about providing a culturally present environment for the employees.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rLtl8ZkDX5vH5nAx9C3q5Q", "review_id": "oUATAmZApjsqJLC0CyYauA", "text": "I was not excited to dine here. I was soured on anything that Chris Bianco could come up with after the absolute pain in the ass it was to eat at Pizzeria Bianco. However, aside from the pain in the ass parking, them not taking reservations, being herded into his cramped almost non-air conditioned bar for overpriced drinks for hours, then being made to sit at the bar instead of a table; the food was very good. NOT worth the hassle, NOT worth the time, NOT worth the money. The man does know how to cook though. The grilled vegetable platter and pizzas are amazing.\n\nHowever, this is not about his pizza joint. This is about his sandwich joint. Pane Bianco is in a tiny building attached to a trendy coffee shop (shocker) and needless to say the parking situation is horrible (another shocker). The menu is very limited with only 4 sandwiches and 2 salads. And don't even think about ordering a regular water or soda because there is none to be found. You will be stuck with a bottle of designer water and the same for the soda. Anyway, after receiving our meals we opted out of sitting at one of their many community picnic tables due to overcrowding and ate in the car. There is of course no seating in the actual restaurant and the coffee house next door was filled as well. But in his defense it does say \"take out only\" on the website.\n\nOur party of 3 each ordered one of their sandwiches. The market (I forget the name), Mozzarella, and Soppressata. They were all excellent and very tasty. The bread he uses is fresh, hand-made and some of the best I've had. Everything was about $30 so it was a bit pricey for 3 sandwiches and a water, but I guess that is the price you pay to have one of Chris Bianco's creations.\n\nI can honestly say that the food was top notch, but the only way I will eat food from one of Chris Bianco's restaurants again is if somebody went and got it for me.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 11, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "HOleI3jz1MLNUJ6cc1x0Pw", "review_id": "ga65pZBMvWC2gaKS6AkzVw", "text": "As any normal person would when trying a place that has 4.5 stars based on 70 reviews (and that just *happens* to be related to the notorious Pizzeria Bianco, where people wait hours upon hours for pizza), I had very high expectations for Pane Bianco. I expected to bite into my sandwich and be wowed. While I really enjoyed the mozzarella and soppressata sandwiches we split and certainly found them both more enjoyable than many sandwiches I have had in the Phoenix area, I just don't think this place is deserving of the Salvation Army of fans that seems to be willing to fight a holy war for that mozzarella sandwich. \n\nIn my eyes, what makes Pane Bianco's sandwiches good (and still worthy of 3 stars) is the fact that they are simple. Unlike some yuppy establishments where Arcadia ladies \"lunch\" (think Wildflower, Acacia Cafe or Chelsea's Kitchen), Pane Bianco (and by the transitive property, Chris Bianco) clearly has the European sensibility of \"less is more.\" A sandwich doesn't need to be piled high with garlic aioli, carmelized onions, and herb goat cheese to be good. If the ingredients are high enough quality, the bread and a few fillings should be able to stand alone and make for a great sandwich. \n\nI guess that's where my problem with Pane Bianco comes in. The individual ingredients of the sandwiches just weren't that great. Certainly, the mozzarella is good but I have had better mozzarella from nice local grocery stores and of course, at countless Italian places. I also agree with Kristin S that the soppressata was overly salty, which obscured the flavor. Finally, I didn't think the bread was as delicious as I had pictured it would be many times before actually coming. It certainly tasted fresh but I thought it could have a bit more flavor complexity (as it was, it tasted very white-bread and didn't have the slightly sour kick that housmade bread often does. \n\nI've got to be honest that after trying Pane Bianco, I am convinced that I would be a bit disappointed if I waited in line to eat at PIzzeria Bianco. While I can definitely appreciate a simple but delicious Pizza Margherita in a world where buffalo chicken pizza is somehow an appealing dish, the individual pizza ingredients would have to be better than the ones at Pane Bianco for me to truly feel like the wait was worth it.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KWLpwr7BCgiJ17xeKQvXvQ", "review_id": "pTO-_62YZkwlqK817HL5og", "text": "On the whole, Pane Bianco was worth the trip. I highly recommend that you get there via the brand-spanking-new Phoenix Light Rail (Campbell & Central Ave stop)!\n\nAmazing fresh bread from a glorious oven.I arrived just before 2PM and they had just changed the market sandwich ($10- yikes!) I chose the no-mayo tuna. Good tasting and moist, but not great. For an $8 sandwich, I'd have liked a bit more tuna. \n\nThe picnic table seating outdoors next to the street and the railroad tracks - really not so great in the middle of a warm afternoon. \n\nAfter savoring my lunch, I did go to Lux and was extremely happy to cool down with an iced espresso. The ice and the caffeine picked me up I before heading back to a conference in downtown Phoenix.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HY9qpAamqLXFoa7xMwNntg", "review_id": "slUFxsos9Ard7yjdyWcm8Q", "text": "Finally got around to checking out this place for lunch time on my day off - they close early so I rarely get to make it to these hip sandwich spots..\n\nDespite the tiny menu of items, my friend and I managed to find two sandwhiches that sounded delicious.  Not sure what to expect for $8, I ordered the tuna and she got the tomato and mozzarella. we also picked up the tea/lemonade which brought us up to a little over $11 each. normally my cheap ass does not spend more than $5 for lunch (subway, anyone?) so my expectations were high from the second my card was swiped.\n\nthe sandwiches were made quickly and came packed up to go in a very cute bag. we grabbed a table outside and dug in. the bread that they oven bake is delicious and the sandwich was surprisingly big and filling. the tuna was made without mayo (which i prefer) and the tomato/mozzarella was fresh, juicy, and delicious.  the tea was refreshing and tart, just how i like it.\n\nfor $8, I'd expect at least a bag of kettle chips to go on the side, or something. i find it weird to eat a sandwich without a side, especially without some salt and vinegar chips. this place probably gets quite crowded during the break of lunch, but we went it wasn't too bad at 1:30pm. more seating would be nice, and hopefully they get some misters going for summer lunch patrons cuz you're right in the sun.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WCBz-xTApNh4u1VA_HKNLQ", "review_id": "4RO4BHHRLaAx3cJ7vGiX5Q", "text": "Since a friend of mine took me there a couple weeks ago, I've gone back 4 times. The atmosphere is unique, with outdoor picnic-style seating. I didn't have difficulty in finding a place to sit down during their crowded lunch time (11-3), and everyone is cordial enough.\nI agree with everyone here about the Mozzarella/tomato/basil sandwich being the best. As a meat lover, I also like their Soppressata sandwich (with aged provolone and roasted peppers).\nAnd there's Lux cafe right next door. Top notch sandwich place!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tZL60BEoU-NVHK8OsBiN3Q", "review_id": "PXDF0BsdQ3L_v0hMqXNLQA", "text": "I love this place! I love that it's to-go only (no 3 hour waits, like Pizzaria Bianco), and the mozzarella is mouth watering. \nPlease try the mozzarella, tomato, basil sandwich. You won't regret it!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IUWjTmXc3wLVaMHz33inaA", "review_id": "0zaTXnCea8linr5_ZNrYIg", "text": "This place keeps it simple.  Only a few things on the menu, but it's all delicious!  Right next to lux, so you can get an iced chai with your tomato/mozzarella sandwich.  Yum!!!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5mnhUiRWi-q6nX7TkicE2A", "review_id": "dBGsEyrcaSWzgsBzYC-c4w", "text": "The sandwiches were amazing.  My friend and I ordered the soppressata and the tomato, basil, mozzarella to share.  The sandwiches were so fresh.  The ingredients tasted crispy and complimented very well.  I understand the limited menu is so that they can focus on producing less at greater quality but I am so curious to see what else they could put together.  And I kinda wish there was a little more shade outside in the eating area.  It happened to be a hot day amd my cream soda got warm fast and eating a hot sandwich in the sun isn't so easy.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "FxxYCRPcpd__yhRRmmtyMQ", "review_id": "W4uRQI3b4Ijp75wGpq-XsA", "text": "To be honest, I came here with low expectations. I really just wanted to try it just to say that I had. For some reason, I associated this place with Lux, of which I'm not a huge fan but I think it's a great place to hang out at.\n\nAnyway, I dropped in and some girls sporting the Tina Fey chic took my order of the soppressata. After a few minutes, I got my meal and went outside to eat it on the patio. Then the scales fell from my eyes. Could it of have possibly been? Was I really eating the best sandwich I've had states side? Hands down, this was the best tasting sandwich I've had outside of France. The bread itself was pretty good, but the mozzarella and basil were amazing. As I was putting all the pieces back together in my mind as I was chewing, my mind's soundtrack began to play a Minnie Ripperton track. It was official. I was going to marry a sandwich when I grow up even if it meant I had to convert to please its family.\n\nSeriously though, every sandwich place that I go to now will have to live up to this place. The interior is cool, but it's more of a place just to pick up your food and eat it to-go or outside. The taste alone is what makes this place. My only wish now is that my sandwich bride would have better hours.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IE_nJq65Qpso5fN4tG9zjQ", "review_id": "ejAPveIvZ0Eycx1sGeqQXQ", "text": "I had the mozzarella tomato basil salad because my stomach had been feeling iffy the last day or so. I had a friend from out of town staying on Central that wanted to do lunch, so I brought him here. It was pretty crowded for 1pm on a Friday (or so I thought, but it seems to be the norm here). \n\nI guess I had high expectations. It's not that the salad was bad. It was quite good, but I guess it just didn't live up to the hype. Not many things do. Everything came cutely packaged with plastic silverware, and candy wrapped crusty bread. And this is where the meal gets into trouble. That bread is the HARDEST freaking bread ever. My friend the dentist says he thinks he cut his hard palate eating his sandwich because it was so hard. I know and like my crusty breads, but there's a line. When they're so hard that the shards of bread start to cut up your mouth, its not good. \n\nI like the idea and the feel of this place, but the reality isn't what I wanted it to be.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KGQu1on15VSK27U0oGtefg", "review_id": "OTHfhcRUBwDGf4ARP_WSlQ", "text": "Another new restaurant for me....met a friend here and got the soprassata (not sure I spelled that correctly), oh and a Mountain Spring Water in a green glass bottle.  \n\nCute little place and I like going to non-chain businesses so already a star. But I don't think I could go during our \"winter\" when there's no place inside to sit.  When I went it was sunny as usual but the chilly wind made the experience a little less desirable.\n\nThe sandwich - it was good, liked the crusty but chewy bread and it wasn't too thick or hard. The ingredients were also tasty - simple but tasty - my kind of sandwich.  The sandwiches came out super quick which was nice during lunch time.  \n\nAlthough I liked the place and would probably go back sometime, I doubt it's at the top of my \"to go\" places. Little on the pricey and shi-shi side. I wanted a water - expecting bottled water of course  - but when I got asked \"spring or still?\"  and I was thrown off.  I just want a friggin water. Then it comes in a totally foreign container....I'm a simple girl and just want simple water.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "SMezBhXVe7op2XaMVlju6g", "review_id": "lgZngAwHSncoYTy5XiVtcw", "text": "small.  simple. fresh.  limited.  perfect.\nnot your average joes.  just watch out for the scene.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kSWIE743Upf1fOzkbnBkrg", "review_id": "nmqa6MsLiRXXYsDbseSdDA", "text": "I visited this restaurant because of the reputation of it's parent restaurant, Pizzeria Bianco. \n\nThe Sandwich I had was excellent, mostly because of the fresh bread they used but also the high quality cheese. They lose one star only because of the limited menu, particularly for vegetarians.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "rjlb-7-JcmM6fR64ZpyTug", "review_id": "VzaxYvX-RnyWFUS4ym97kA", "text": "It gets three stars for being next to Lux (white and black chocolate mocha, mmm).  \n\nWhat a JOKE the hype is, seriously, 5 stars?????????????  Anything impresses you people- \"Oh, it's better than sandwiches in France\" and \"it's so European.\"  Well, I hate sandwiches in France!  Ok, not all sandwiches, in fact I love getting a ham and cheese baguette from Gare Du Nord before the train.  Anyway, Pane Bianco is fine, but it's not great.  \n\nI would only go back on my way to Lux.  I also love the bench style seating outside, it makes for great conversation with total strangers.  I would not go back for a sandwich.  They are boring.  I like lots of crap on my sandwich!  I like an American style sandwich, baby.  If I'm in the mood to eat a Euro wannabe sandwich, I'll definitely think Pane Bianco.  Who knows, the more I talk about it, the more I want it.  I have multiple personality disorder.  \n\nI will say, that it may have just been the sandwich I tried, the tuna.  The ingredients were fresh and tasted fine, but it just didn't do it for me.  I will probably try the mozzarella and tomato if there is a next time, because that one looked delicious.  I just thought the tuna was nothing to rave about.  \n\nAside from the big let down, it is very charming.  See what happens when people make too big a deal over something!  Sorry, but it wasn't as legendary as everyone made it out to be.  Who needs to be with hype like this?", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "BVNhxriMNi6edgNwi6HMaQ", "review_id": "zNBLYa0qGSkkpYXoGR1FkA", "text": "This place serves the best sandwiches I have ever eaten.  Really.  No place f'ing compares to it in the San Francisco Bay Area (not even my current fave, Sentinel).\n\nAs soon as we stepped off our flight, we programmed our GPS to get us over here to start our Chris Bianco day: sandwiches at Pane Bianco for lunch and pizza at Pizzeria Bianco for dinner.  The shop is a tiny little spot on a pretty desolate strip, but the throng of people eating their sandwiches at the (generously shaded) outdoor tables were a clear indication that we had found our spot.\n\nWe ordered the fresh mozzarella, tomato, and basil sandwich and the market special (slow roasted lamb) sandwich to share.  The sandwiches are served on thin foccacia rounds fresh from the wood-burning oven -- light and crunchy on the outside without being greasy or spongy (ick!) like the foccacia we've sampled at lesser places.  At the same time, the foccacia at Bianco has enough heft to keep from getting soggy if you save the sandwiches for later.  The lamb sandwich was phenomenal - tender, well-seasoned, fork-tender shredded meat with just the right amount of greens.   The mozzarella, tomato, and basil sandwich was delicious as well.  \n\nThe sandwiches were so good that we stopped back here on our last day in Phoenix to get some take-out for our plane ride home.  This time, we opted for the soppressata sandwich with aged provolone and roasted peppers and the market (goat cheese and arugula) sandwich.  Wow.  Totally yummy and they held up really well when we ate them 3 hours later on the plane.  Man, were our neighbors jealous when we unwrapped our sammiches!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Qk5YrT3dJywv_xjux8NSCQ", "review_id": "JOJFxMCTGJrWGSUFo555zQ", "text": "The best sandwich I've ever had.  \n\nNow, you shouldn't come here expecting a burst of assorted flavors upon every bite.  Instead, expect the natural, delicate, and fresh flavors gently serenade your palate.  The focus here is a few simple, incredibly fresh ingredients that compliments each other completely.  While many say that pizzeria bianco (the other place by the owner) is overrated, no such statement can be made here.\n\nI am unaware of any other sandwich place in town that puts as much effort into finding such incredibly fresh ingredients. \n\nThis is a place that demonstrates the Alice Waters mentality, that a dish is only as good as the ingredients.  And here it is amazing.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wIbQ9j5IjgNjc6eFChPkfA", "review_id": "E-zmfyfJ1TXAd4njYN6xug", "text": "Based on a strong recommendation, Pane Bianco was one of the few spots I hit on a quick Arizona trip.    Great little spot for simple sandwiches and a nice, fulfilling lunch which won't leave you feeling like junk afterwards.  The fresh mozzarella is spot on what it should have tasted like, fresh, clean, and delicious.   \n\nNot even a huge fan of basil or tomatoes, but you could tell they were very fresh and the entire thing just worked.  The huge wood-fired oven was pushing out hot bread like no one's business, and the entire experience was really great.  What a lunch place should be.    Plus, a nice little caramel in the bag to finish your meal.   Would have liked to see some small pizza options on the menu, but then again, if you want pizza, there's always his other little restaurant..", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fwkUglaLHthAFC-qJbyMOQ", "review_id": "ECdi5sv7NTBre_if_Yi_3g", "text": "This has to be the coolest place in AZ. Seriously. As an AZ native, who now resides in LA and has scoured the globe for food, I was shocked to stumble upon this place in Phoenix. Amazing fresh quality foods in an uber-hip environment.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "H8lq0NMy5LkK-x2MZJ7WRQ", "review_id": "kF0xLKX3z8PfF_y9pCNIag", "text": "I NEED to go here at least once a month, because their damned Tuna Sandwich gets stuck in my head and nothin' else will do... It's incredible.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "G3Jg7zR3jMb6jwBxg9-wcg", "review_id": "Dua_byYSSeIgm5zstUBz7Q", "text": "These sandwiches are so good, I would be willing to sit outside on those 115-degree days Phoenix supposedly gets, if that was the only way I could enjoy them. Combine it with Cowboy Ciao in Scottsdale and Cafe Elote in Sedona, and we pretty much had the perfect AZ food trifecta.\n\nBonus points for meeting Chris Bianco behind the counter. Yeah, I guess this place is named after him.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OQMOgqS1NFIyAW4i66iDYA", "review_id": "V-jtJsL9G2dB1TeG2kjhfg", "text": "It's all about the bread. With bread this mind-blowingly delicious, who cares what's in between?! I've only had the mozzarella, tomato, and basil sandwich...I keep going back to it because I love it so much...but I'm sure the others are as terrific because of the amazing bread. Nowhere to sit indoors, so grab it to go when the weather's hot, or enjoy the outdoor patio when it's cool. Having Lux next door for gourmet coffee, pastries, and more is a big plus.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PVIJ0S6sVxGYstpyWAUciw", "review_id": "BSv6lYG2FvywWIyclZNBQg", "text": "Pane Bianco is no secret and I stop here often. I know I have tried other sandwiches over the years, but I crave his tuna. The freshly made bread is fabulous. And on a perfect day, I'll bring the dog(s), catch up with a friend over lunch, watch the time stretch out with coffee and dessert from Lux. Back in the day, we'd also stop in the boutique, pick up some locally made jewelry (or a dress one time). \n\nEvery time, I promise myself to save half a sandwich to take home. Sometimes I even wrap it up. But I always eat it before I leave.\n\nDoes Chris really remember me from twenty-odd years ago, stalking him to each new place, or is he just being nice?", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GyFmGA5UQZ4pXdx1lUH86g", "review_id": "VQW2_RpsXX16Tmtr9oHHfQ", "text": "why did i wait so long to try pane bianco?! i opted for the mozzarella tomato basil sandwich. bread is yummy and rustic - crusty on the outside, soft on the inside - absolute perfection. the house-made mozzarella was some of the best i've ever had. local tomatoes were perfectly ripe and plentiful. the basil was fragrant and flavorful - a real treat. i don't know what else to say except it was amazing. oh and that the yummy, nutty, caramel-y surprise in the bottom of my bag was delish. i'm hooked.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "C0WhCeFcuuBgKEHrQlyP1A", "review_id": "mQKkRPROF9kGBcwqaX9FZA", "text": "So let me tell you, my favorite food is sandwiches, and I have eaten a TON of them.  This place just didn't do it for me.\n\nI went there after I'd heard a few of my customers raving about it, so I thought Id try it out.\n\n1.  No parking\n2.  Waited in a long line\n3. Asked for a recommendation from the cashier since I'd never been there and she just said I should \"pick something\"\n4. Waited 15 minutes in a crowded room with weird people.\n5.  Took my sandwich outside and sat at a table, first bite was dryer than sandpaper.  (The bacon was good though)\n6.  After 2 bites my sandwich was instantly cold making the bread as thick as a sweater.  \n7.  Threw half of it away and was pissed because i paid so much.\n8.  Two stars for the good chocolate bar.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NsIoM2PlaL28E-jbrs4Zlw", "review_id": "ovZy3AubgyGp6AJ6AxT1dg", "text": "I am always thrilled to discover quality and unique non-chain eateries in the phoenix area.  The artisan bread the sandwich was assembled on was delicious.  I ordered the mozzarella, tomato, basil sandwich.  You could taste the quality mozzarella but i found the ingredients would have popped more and melted better together if it was seasoned with salt and pepper.\n\nThe menu is minimal.  4 or 5 sandwich options with one being the market sandwich that changes daily.  They also offer 3 salads.\n\nThe brand of ginger ale they offered was pleasantly delicious.  It is not as sweet or artificial tasting as CanadaDry but also not as bitter and sharp as other brands.\n\nThe workers there were friendly and the wait was minimal.  It is a destination restaurant.  There is not much around there.  Good size parking lot.  There is no seating in the restaurant but there are benches outside.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "188v8fiXebMrsPAB4PJ_PQ", "review_id": "hvJ3unowzi9vcDBfp-S3vg", "text": "Mmmmm- bread, mmmmmm. To me, the bread makes a great sandwich, and pane bianco comes through, absolutely!\n\nThe sandwiches are always fresh and I always dig the surprise of what the special is going to be each time I walk in. They are usually traditionally European in style, and hit the spot. Regardless, the stable sandwiches are fantastic, especially if you like fresh basil. It just pops in your mouth. Awesome!\n\nIf you're up for a nice picnic, get a sandwich, head over to Indian Steele park and chow down. Don't forget to look for the chocolate in the bottom of the sack!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rYG_FSHAdLp2BmkKKCt_IA", "review_id": "NhBn-t9F8KGqk8DVBFF6vg", "text": "I love Pane Bianco. Their Mozzarella tomato sandwich is simply delicious. Their bread taste so good which makes the sandwich well worth it.  I've been here several times and not one time have I been even remotely disappointed.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CWYHXKPXqP4KgY3TyI54lg", "review_id": "xcDqFXOsIzOvofRbxrGvbA", "text": "Pane Bianco:  Stuck in a Rut.\n\nI've had all the sandwiches about 50 times each.\nDump the Sopprasata please - time for a change.\n\nBring back more of the Meatballs / Sausage and other bitchin Markets.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lv-PGeBWhNtyE_VruptHnQ", "review_id": "RgBa2NuiMRx0PZYGGFK7Xg", "text": "So during my trip to Phoenix my friend took me to Pizzeria Bianco, so she thought it appropriate to take me to Pane Bianco the following day for lunch.  Although I was in grave danger of carb and dairy overload, I agreed.  Pane Bianco did not disappoint.  I got the Soppresata, and the bread was A-MAY-ZINNNNNG.  Perfect ratio of meat, cheese, and red pepper inside.  The sandwich is gargantuan - it could easily feed two people.  Which is of course why I finished the whole thing myself.  I was hurtin' for many hours afterward, but I have a problem with this thing called portion control...*shrugs*.  Bottom line: delicioso - oh, yeah, and no wait like it's Pizzeria sister!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZsqSDOeYGb-DinY6x3-YgQ", "review_id": "ZUGXv8cmERCTHEVMQ4T5Pw", "text": "My first time here. Had the market sandwich, whatever I ate was outstanding, had amazing bacon, a perfect tomato and incredible bread. Not inexpensive, but worth it. I will be back.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FktbKOzznpoKTNXMVtc8EA", "review_id": "Khe6dSctUtutunTdF1EaUQ", "text": "After hearing good things about Pane Bianco I was excited to try it, and actually had to jump through a few hoops to do it.  First try, it was closed (hours are 11-3?!) so for the second time I again dragged my reluctant dining partner who hates change to Pane Bianco for what I assured him would be a sandwich he would love.  But I was let down and ultimately embarrassed, because the food just didn't taste good.  Staff was helpful describing the various items on the menu, and we settled on the soprasetta and also a lamb sandwich.  We were very diappointed that the only drinks they offer that don't contain sugar are water and sparkling water.  C'mon.  \n\nBoth sandwiches looked gorgeous, and you could tell Pane Bianco works hard to use very good ingredients.  However, the flavors were off for both sandwiches.  The greens on my market sandwich with lamb, I believe arugula, were a bad contrast with the flavors of the lamb.  The meat used in the soprasetta had a flavor neither of us liked.  \n\nI can see how many would love Pane Bianco, but unfortunately it's not for my taste.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JL_cervg7k-NB199arXIdQ", "review_id": "2I7GrSoQt21QtBpHxsnuRw", "text": "Pros: walking distance from work, delicious bread, cool and hip carrying case, chocolate.\n\nCons: 9 dollars for a sandwich, can't stop in there when I wear sweats to work for fear that the CenPho hipster crowd will gag. Just kidding. But it is one of those places where you feel like you're supposed to wear your invisible elite badge. I guess that comes in the form of the nine dollar swipe of your credit card for your sandwich.\n\nBetter than Subway - but save this place for when you're trying to impress out of town guests who think that all Phoenix does is try to copy LA, New York, and SF. I think this place will prove their point.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K4UmjxSpiHZohl2MnkBuKw", "review_id": "-8cGKBef-kJnCHiISbeDjw", "text": "I had a delightfully salty sandwich. Although the wait was longer than acceptable---over half an hour---it was about worth it. I probably won't return unless gifted with free time, but it was a nice one shot.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ngD5RF07pxwlq4euexSluA", "review_id": "PnSoVswrZZNe-udObOUnXQ", "text": "OK, I understand some of the complaints voiced by some of the previous reviews--- limited menu, crowded at lunch, very limited hours, closed Monday, sometimes a long wait, $8.00 sandwich...\n\nBUT-- I could eat a Pane Bianco tomato/mozzarella sandwich EVERY DAY and be supremely happy.  Why?  Let me tell you~!\n- that homemade bread!- fresh out of the oven, crisp and fresh\n-freshly made mozzarella, so delish\n-basil out of Chris Bianco's gardens\n-fresh real tomatoes\nThe combination of flavors make it worth every bit of my $8.00 plus tax.\n\nI occasionally will split with a friend the soprasetta and the tomato-mozz.  Ask for the soprasetta with basil leaves- they will gladly oblige.\n\nHere's a hint-- order your sandwich in advance-- call it in.  You can just run in and grab it.  The employees do get to know you- when I call a couple of them know who I am by voice, know my order and name.  I only call 1-2 times a month, so I'd say they are pretty good.\n\nI wish they carried freshly brewed iced tea.\n\nMy  pattern is to grab my sandwich, lead over to Lux for my iced tea, and sit by myself to savor the perfect sandwich.  This restorative ritual can smooth out a crummy day.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "kvL7bId7FbaMi19TFl3h9w", "review_id": "B4fgt_unW9n8pkgMxmfAXw", "text": "Pane Bianco is to sandwiches what Pizza Bianco is to pizzas, namely heaven on earth. \n\nBoth share Chris Bianco's dedication to using only the freshest, locally-sourced ingredients.  Pane Bianco features home-made bread baked in on-site wood ovens, hand made mozzarella, basil and greens out of Chris's own garden, and high quality meats from locally owned Schneider sausage. You can't get more local, or better quality than this. \n\nPane Bianco has the added benefit of being a sandwich counter, which means you don't have to wait hours for a taste of deliciousness.  Although as others have mentioned at the lunch peak you may have to wait a few minutes; after all quality can't be rushed.  Take the opportunity to grab a coffee next door, or better yet, get to know your fellow sandwich fanatics--this is how community is built.  \n\nIf you are looking for an infinite selection of sub-par ingredients, or care more about price than quality, there are several other sandwich shops for you. so please don't bother coming here. And if the idea of ordering along side individuals who don't look like suburban clones scare you, this likely isn't your place either.  Check out one of the approximately 1,912 other sandwich shops in strip-malls throughout the Valley that cater to your tastes.  But if the freshest,and highest quality ingredients, knowledgeable service and authentic surroundings are are important to you, Pane Bianco is your type of place.\n\nAnd if you do value quality over quantity, and authenticity over generica, but still feel that $8 bucks is a little steep for you in the current economic climate, share with a friend. The portions are generous enough to share and still feel satisfied. (although be sure to snap the chocolate treat for yourself!)", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SaC2fZjZZfWV-8wYb6o6fw", "review_id": "AFBu0hmomB8-3aHxnc0t1Q", "text": "I waited until after 3 visits to write this because I was hoping I was missing something that everyone raves about.  This place is decent but the draw is the the atmosphere and change of scene.  There are very few selections and while the sandwiches are OK the prices are not justified even for it's great location.  I like the 'outdoor cafeteria's style seating and I like that it is different in a grown up way but make sure you go for a change of pace with other eclectic people, not for a satisfying meal.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jdoGEEy5s-5L1O_lNzEi2g", "review_id": "VUj3qlPdSXxKL6CUOgELKg", "text": "I had the Soppressata with Aged Provolone & Roasted Peppers.  It was a solid sandwich overall.  The quality of ingredients was pretty good, but the only part that gets me is the price. $8 + tax?  Wow all that \"supply and demand\" stuff I learned in Econ class wasn't a joke.  Worth trying once, but I don't think this is a place I'll be grabbing lunch at on a regular basis.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U322_xjQjk7zFuIALsOFcQ", "review_id": "dtVG01vZGi9ro_PHrZaRHg", "text": "Fresh mozzerrella, perfectly ripe tomatoes, fine Italian meats, Cerreta candies, ginger sodas, and so many other things make Pane Bianco wonderful.  I also love the ever changing Italian treats that are available for purchase.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wEwU88bt18BUf7DhHDRbHw", "review_id": "4_Bm2VCrNCGkHMw0CkOyvw", "text": "I know that I love to write about resturants that I love. I love them, because I'm a regular and continue to go back to them. Basically, I'm a sucker for great food. \n\nI don't have the patience to wait for pizza at Pizzeria Bianco. I've been twice, and it was great, but the 4 hour wait was a bit much. And the pizza is fantastic...and worth it. But I don't have the time. \n\nI love the baked focaccia. I try and get to Pane early, as it goes quick! My favorite is their tuna. I found out that Chris Bianco purchases his tuna from a vendor that frequents the Phoenix Farmer's markets. But the vendor said that despite his supply, even he couldn't get his hands on the recipe for the fabulous Bianco tuna mixture that he prepares for his sandwiches and salads.\n\nEnjoy!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LaEj3VpQh7bgpAZLzSRRrw", "review_id": "_V3ZRqqPQr6kQFa47CjT2A", "text": "This place is very simple, take-out only, three kinds of regular sandwiches with another special market sandwich, several kinds of salads, a few types of Italian soda or alike, that's all! It's that simple and quick, yet always packed. \n\nMy favorite is the mozzarella, tomato and basil sandwich. Freshly baked bread from the on-site brick oven with the home made mozzarella, fresh local tomato and basil, it's that simple and delicious!!! Trust me, $8 for a big and high-quality sandwich, you'll be very satisfied!\n\nOnly drawback is that it only opens for lunch, 11am-3pm, and only Tuesday - Saturday. Maybe that's why people keep going back!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "kMiQnYFmAYbjHyyIPGSwoA", "review_id": "k80d6ZCD4dAxvu0oLqZbKA", "text": "After six months of living only a block away from Pane, I was so excited to finally enjoy one of their lunchtime sandwiches! Like many other people, I had the Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil sandwich and was not disappointed. They didn't skimp on any of the ingredients, and I was especially pleased with the light salt-and-pepper seasoning on the tomatoes. Yum!\n\nThe service was very friendly and my date and I luckily ordered before the 15 people behind us did, so we only waited 10-15 minutes for our meal. The only thing I didn't like was paying for the bottle of water. I just wanted a cup of tap, I didn't need a bottle of Italian spring water or whatever it was. It won't stop me from going here again though - next time I'll just bring water from home.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M6oU3OBf_E6gqlfkLGlStQ", "review_id": "OJHyaHg4fA2ztqt0SOATyQ", "text": "Pros: Great Bread, great fresh mozzarella cheese\nCons: Price, Lack of indoor seating, Lack of fountain drinks\n\nI come here for one thing and one thing only mozzarella cheese, the fire baked bread is a plus.  Every sandwich comes with very chewy caramel candy. For beverages one must choose from a small selection of designer drinks. You must eat outside on a wood pick nick table or take your meal to go as there is no indoor seating, which can be a bit of a problem when the summer is 100+ degrees. The line can also spill outside in to the heat too. \n\nThey are lunch only  .\n\nThe front of the store acts as a small niche marking with some very pricey natural options. \n\nIf you want some of the best mozzarella cheese ever go here and try it in sandwich form with some fresh basil and nice red tomatoes. It is worth the trade offs.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mR1hWOIBRMJorZvZL6ZjkA", "review_id": "TZ-npeLhoAT2o1ZFXkGwJg", "text": "I give this local neighborhood hot spot five stars. Owned by Pizzeria Bianco's Chris Bianco, this sandwich/panini joint bakes fresh bread daily made fresh to go, and although the menu is limited usually to three sandwiches and a foccacia bread, it's well worth it. The Market Sandwich which can change is always my favorite. From fresh mozzarella and tomato to superb meats, they can never go wrong. This is a great in and out spot and there is only outdoor seating next to Lux Coffee bar. They also offer salads, fresh baked bread, fig jam and chocolates. I highly recommend this hot spot!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7o7MF9B9lxcWupE8jiLOaQ", "review_id": "m7PwyAvyGCyL7v6VZiH8rA", "text": "I've heard so many good things about this place. It seemed like it may be a favorite Phoenix lunch joint for cuisine aficionados and it looks like it is for some, but was only a-ok to me.\n\nThere was nothing gross or disgusting to me about the food. It was made with quality ingredients and had a decent taste...I guess I just felt that the food wasn't worth the price. Especially because I've had better tasting food for lesser or equal value at other places (such as La Grande Orange or La Boca).\n\nOverall, this place isn't bad. I just feel it's been hyped up and is the \"trendy\" place to eat.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 9, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "eeEj90eJiwYMLJfPW9kdxg", "review_id": "8mVM1UXlIt5vtlEK4U0aYw", "text": "If Pizzeria Bianco is so ballyhooed about that it has an almost mythic status... then Pane Bianco could almost be seen as the less famous step-child of the family. Here is an analogy for you... I hope you remember how these work from your high school days:\n\nAlec Baldwin is to Stephen Baldwin as Pizzeria Bianco is to ______?\n\n...how did you do? \n\nIf you filled in the blank with \"Pane Bianco\", then congratulations... give yourself a pat on the back and 3 extra credit points. \n\nJust a hop, skip and a jump north of downtown Phoenix lies this little unassuming storefront. If you didn't know any better, you'd never guess that some of tastiest sandwiches in the valley are being cooked up inside. Similar to Pizzeria Bianco, there is a focus on fresh local ingredients and simplicity. Don't expect a dazzling and varied menu, but do expect a small selection of sandwiches which they really know how to cook well. I always love it when a place has a small menu of things that they do great, rather than an extensive menu of things they do just OK. \n\nLast time we went, we were able to get one of each sandwich on the menu (it's not as impressive as it sounds... they only have three sandwiches along with one rotating special). Each one had unique flavor and tasted really fresh.... our favorite might be the simplest one they have; the mozzarella/tomato/basil sandwich... yum yum. They have a way of always cooking the bread perfectly, so it has this slightly burnt crisp to it; it's almost like you're eating a sandwich made out of really good pizza crust.\n\nThere's really not too much bad to say about this place, they serve great fresh sandwiches for a pretty reasonable price. If you do go though, there is occasionally a little bit of a wait... and it's strictly a 'to-go' place, so there's no indoor seating (there are picnic tables outside in the front). If you do have a little wait time to get your food, be sure to go next door to Lux where you can get a pretty good cup of coffee/tea and laugh at the sheer volume of trendy hipsters completely enamored in their MacBooks. \n\n4.25/5.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8bs9XD_S41zGdWAKSijAtA", "review_id": "leuYhHAY0Ec3t_zJd-33jw", "text": "Who cares what they put on it-that bread is amazing! It's fresh baked and chewy and delicious. The mozzarella sandwich is delicious too. Somehow the tomatoes are ripe and fresh year round. I love the little caramels they throw in with every order, as well. \n\nWhat I don't like is that it's a little pricey for what you get. I understand the complaints that there's nowhere to sit and very little beverage options, but it's set up to be a takeout place. It's a decent trade-off. \n\nI haven't ventured over to the pizza place yet, as I can't fathom any meal worth waiting over 3 hours for. The quality of this place, though, makes me believe that it's gotta be pretty tasty.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZIF9MST0WFyxB5arAKD2NA", "review_id": "CqnSEgdmjrW_ldkwBhIn1Q", "text": "Fresh + Simple = Delicious\n\nThis was my first outing to Pane Bianco. I have been to the pizzeria and it was great. So I have been trying to make my way to Pane Bianco for a few months. On a whim I decided to stop by for lunch. I totally forgot they are only open a few hours and made it in a few minutes after 2pm. \n\nUpon my arrival it was packed inside. However, the staff is very observant. They greeted me promptly and motioned for me to come place my order as so not to get caught up with the people that were waiting for their food. I place my order mozzarella, tomato and basil sandwich. The market sandwich of the day sounded really good, lamb and arugula. But it was already sold out. Ohh well maybe next time. \n\nAs I waited for my food with my stomach beating a hole in my back I noticed how neat the place was. Also how organized the system was. I have to say I did wait about 30 mins for my food. But the smart folks called their orders in. If you know you are going there I would highly suggest doing this. It could be a time saver. Now I know. \n\nMy name is finally called and I am happy as a pig in crap. I make my way over to one of the tables outside to partake in this wonderful creation. My sandwich looks like a perfect slice of heaven. The basil, oil and pepper tickle my nose as I get ready to take a bite. It is so great to anticipate something and for your expectations to be met. The bread was crusty, the basil so very fresh, the tomato just right and the CHEESE. OMG this is the best mozzarella cheese I have ever had. As I ate my sandwich and drinking their version of Sprite, which by the way was one of the best sodas I ever had. I dropped a piece of my cheese on the table. What to do? Eat it or not. Ohh dilemmas...I did not eat it but I felt awful that this piece was lost to the gross factor.  But my spirits rose again when I saw I  had a little piece of chocolate waiting for me at the end of my meal. Whoa baby...now you really have made my day.\n\nAfter I ate at the pizzeria a few months ago. I refused to eat pizza anywhere else for quite some time. Every time I thought of pizza I remembered what I had at Bianco's. So I am guessing the same will happen with sandwiches. It is hard to go back to mediocre or even good after you have one of these sandwiches. \n\nDo yourself a favor, call in your order if you want something of the regular menu or you can relax and enjoy the ambiance, knowing that your slice of heaven is being prepared for you while you wait.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OksbhhgC71Ary3zNHMypeQ", "review_id": "UbCTRo9pk2er-JH8pFw9kw", "text": "I've never had a bad meal at Pane after four years... maybe five. From the moment I set foot inside, it took me back to a hip, LA kinda vibe. Small, not a lot of menu choices, fresh, organic food selections... and BUBBLE UP... the Malibu of pop, people. \n\nThe food is simply done and quite delish. I usually alternate between the Sopressata and the Mozzarello/Tomato/Basil sandwiches, or go with the Caprese Salad. They make the bread onsite, the basil is grown locally as is most of the veggies. \n\nThe crowds get pretty big after 11:30 a.m. and don't die down until around 1:45 p.m. They close at 3 p.m because Chris would head down to Pizzeria Bianco for a busy evening. Apparently he is taking a back seat due to some health concerns. I hope it doesn't affect the food quality but I'm sure his staff will continue his tradition of fresh, tasty and simple. \n\n** Word of advice: Do not crave this place in August. They shut down for a month-long vacation!! Oh, dread!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nipk_sugg1jp-1e7ooqWig", "review_id": "q1xcE46ItQZ1og4KLs7B4w", "text": "AMAZING! thats it. simply put. ahhhhhh, I love this place. makes me do the happy dance. that is, if I had a happy dance.\n\nSo, what to get. always the dilema. EVERYTHING is good. Although I did a stint as a vegetarian for a while, that is, till I got pregnant, and lived on the Mozarella tomato sandwich, I do have to say all the sandwiches are fabulous. He makes the mozarella in house. cant get fresher than that. it is so buttery and creamy and compliments the other ingredients on that nice crusty chewy bread so well.\nThe tuna sandwich is the only tuna sandwich I will pay someone to make for me. Yes, it is that good. mmmmmm... and their market sandwiches are to die for. especially the lamb. oh and the mortadella. oh and lets not forget the pork. it doesnt matter. just give me one. hehe. and hopefully you are early enough to also get some of their tasty and oh so creamy rice pudding. best Ive ever tasted\n\noh and while you wait for your sandwich, after you pay for it of course, go next door to Lux and get a tasty fresh squeezed lemonade. Yes, that will make anyones day better.\nI feel happier just thinking about that. Wish I didnt live so far away...", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cAJpG8briCwhX3KA7mly8g", "review_id": "uUuOrW6woI-LH1TZRIB9Nw", "text": "Love the sandwiches!  The bread is really what makes these things.  Grab an old school coca cola next door at the coffee shop (the kind made with real sugar cane).  Soppressata sandwich and coca-cola=killer lunch combo.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F3MuccVKGKuWM34d1epDLg", "review_id": "lXVkTXJuOhgUpA0uQWfn5w", "text": "Very gourmet sandwhiches. You have to go here to see what the sandwhich of the day is. Excpect to pay about 10$+ for a sandwhich, but it will be good and different from what your normally used to. All fresh ingrediants are used and change from day to day. Its all outdoor seating or take it to go. Dont be surprised if there is a line out of the door. It gets a little crazy at lunch time so go early!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sOgoEBH5rCJ1ug2wHhhvYg", "review_id": "nTwvCvHjAb7S9AucPgoAww", "text": "Not a bad sammy at all.  I had today's Market sandwich which was a lamb sandwich with a light italian dressing and lettuce.  \n\nThe lamb was wonderful and strong in flavor.  The bread very flavorful, and chewy.  The lettuce which I think had a fancy name was to me, just lettuce, and I'm sure it wasn't italian dressing, but thats what it looked and tasted like.  \n\nWhat I like though is a very simple ingredient list, and simple prep, but with perfect execution, make for a wonderful lunch.  \n\nI still have a favorite in Seattle, which is Armandino's Salumi, whom used to be run by Mario Batali's father, now daughter.  The meats there are to die for.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tDSDuMzwQiI44W8cfxU68Q", "review_id": "ICYlutf7yG-jGDAYOb4EQQ", "text": "Believe the hype.  The first time I ever made it in to this place, the same Calexico song playing in my truck was playing on their stereo as well, so they immediately scored some brownie points.  My favorite here is the tomato and mozzarella sandwich, and I generally believe that nothing can be good without meat.  This sangwich disproves that theory, admittedly weak and simple-minded to begin with, but still... amazing, amazing place, especially when the weather's good and you can sit outside.  The staff are usually rude, but fuck it - another case of holier-than-thou hipster a**holes saved by 6-star food.  The owner seems like a good enough dude.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "oCqlIxOE-NztB26gkoFsXA", "review_id": "88YJ7Sgx7rTo7m_9hSzIuQ", "text": "It's a good thing I don't work in Central Phoenix - I would stop by Pane Bianco WAY too often. This tiny sandwich shop is like nothing I've experienced before in Phoenix. They specialize in a very limited menu of artisanal sandwiches, served on house-made bread, as well as a few salads. I've had all of the sandwiches and have narrowed the top two down to the soppressata and the tuna.  The soppressata is like an Italian sandwich on gourmet steroids. The roasted red peppers bring out the rich flavors of the Italian meats and provide the perfect acidic balance to the fattier density of the meats and cheese. A perfect foil to the soppressata, the tuna is light and delicate with a strong lemon flavor - this isn't you mom's canned tuna and Miracle Whip on white bread. The tuna, made with red onion, lemon and olives, is topped with wild arugula, which provides a bitter bite and counters the fishiness. My suggestion - go with a friend and order one of each. The sandwiches are large, and I love to order one tuna and one soppressata and split half-and-half. \n\nI've heard nothing but great reviews for the salads, too, but I confess that I'm never in the mood the healthy salad alternative when I can smell freshly baked bread and know that a fabulous Pane Bianco sandwich creation is in my immediate future.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mKdclgspwAWJOazQHfB2AA", "review_id": "HQu5-65egws9_RXQu13qHw", "text": "Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil sandwiches = crack sandwiches!!  I work near PB and go often.  If you are looking for a huge menu with a large seating area, don't be surprised to find a few items and the Market Fresh Sandwich of the day on the menu and outdoor seating.  That's what makes this place so great, the food is fab and there's nothing else like this place in Phoenix....or perhaps the whole world!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gcyEUr4DXcbjnGRAWFtfAQ", "review_id": "Qtp_JStLjbgaSPhUghVVqg", "text": "If I had three words to describe my meal here it would be.....drum roll please......Simple......Is.......King!!!  I finally decided to check this place out (how can I call myself a foodie when this place has been a 2 minute drive from my house for a few years, and I've never been?) for lunch today. I ordered the Sopressata, Aged Provolone and Roasted Peppers. That was literally the entire sandwich, except of course the bread (which was more of an awesome baked pizza crust) What a killer sandwich!! I did shell out 9 bones for a sandwich with no side, but man this place is great. Most of the time, I'm a quality over quantity guy so no biggie. I dig the straight forward \"we are open for fours hours a day, don't have any tables, there's 4 sammies and two salads on the menu,, what biatch\" attitude they have. I guess when you do it right, you can do what ever  you want. Nanny nanny boo boo all you oversized glutounous sandwich shacks, PB is the bizniss!!!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WquqU5s77m7O3-DpkZErYg", "review_id": "rz7JDnMvBPzg78NWVJi4EQ", "text": "I'm not really sue why this place gets great reviews.\n\nIt is really sweet build out, and I would love to enjoy the atmosphere, but I can't sit down inside???  Chris is great and does a great job with his restaurants, but I can't understand what is going on here.  The sandwich I had was just so so. \n\nIt's only saving grace is that it is next to Lux.  That place is the best.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "br7jwXG7TaWC1-vrZxResg", "review_id": "K74PydeNxJUAEFCZ3dkG5w", "text": "Pane Bianco represents the gentrified hipsters paradise. This place just secretes the undeserved smug vibe. Besides the hipster crew, get ready to meet the world traveler who is yakking it up about his travels across the American Southwest and how he pities America right now... or the overwhelmed Scottsdale mom with the 2 bratty kids, but she's completely ignoring them. You certainly see a melody of personalities at Pane Bianco. \n\nWhile I certainly never judge a place by it's appearance or it's customer base (I love holes in the wall), there was just something about Pane Bianco that rubbed me the wrong way... and it got a little more interesting when I ordered my meal.\n\nI ordered the Tuna sandwich, which comes with red onion, Gaeta olives, lemon and arugula. This all comes on what I believe is ciabatta bread, but I'm not sure. I asked the lady behind the counter if I could sub out the olives for the roasted peppers. Her answer was simply \"No\".... In my mind my first thought was \"okay, maybe a place like this doesn't do substitutions\", which I understood. She told me that they won't put the peppers on the tuna because it wouldn't work with the sandwich. I was shocked... so I asked her nicely to please ask someone if they could do it. After waiting around for awhile, I went to pay for my meal. As my sandwich was being wrapped, she said yes they could do it, but for some large fee (I believe 2.50 or 3 dollars, remind you this is an 8 dollar sandwich). By this time I was pretty worn out of the whole experience of Pane Bianco that I just said no thanks and went to eat my sandwich. Thanks, but a little too late.\n\nGranted the sandwich was pretty good, and the tuna was very fresh. I just couldn't believe that someone would tell me that I couldn't get something on the menu put on my sandwich... for the reason that she didn't believe they went together. \n\nI spent much of my childhood in South Philadelphia living on homestyle Italian... and tuna and peppers definitely do go together...\n\nIn summary, I will try Pane Bianco again, and will most likely update my review based off of the service I receive. The sandwich was very good, and is the main reason I will go back. Hopefully I have a different experience.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GrSixRnGIxNUJ1Cn5DNX9A", "review_id": "bYPRxROOLkXjNkQhwgNAiA", "text": "The scene of my favorite springtime lunch activity.  What is it?  Getting a mozzarella sandwich and than heading over to Steele Indian School park and heckling the urban fisherman as they struggle in vain to bring in their catch of garbage fish.\n\nThe sandwich is magical in its simplicity.  The rest of the sandwich world should take note.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QSp6-XEPLjLVXAoILh3zMw", "review_id": "ERTh0Dq5Fe5X37etWONzTw", "text": "The sandwiches are great but the focaccia bread is a masterpiece.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Kqvfep2mxS10S50FbVDi4Q", "review_id": "Y0LT3MLffmJKFru4YElEXg", "text": "I stopped in here for lunch on the way to a Dbacks day game.  As mentioned by others, the tomato, mozz and basil sandwich is awesome.  I sat outside at one of the picnic tables and enjoyed every bite.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 9, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "F5NvOP5YeKetvkYo1W4t3A", "review_id": "1S3dusJI3fiJ3ilTpFDl4g", "text": "I forgot to review my birthday lunch......damn it anyways! \n\nI wanted to try some of Mr. Biancos offerings but did not want to wait 3 hours for pizza so we decided to come here.\n\nI figured it would be my only trip here in quite some time so I decided to get 2 sandwiches.  I got the tomato, basil and mozarella.  And I also got the sopresetta and provlone with roasted peppers. \n\nThe sopresetta was one of the top 5 sandwiches I have ever had.  It was absolutely perfect.  Not a whole lot of meat, but the flavor was super delicious!  The roasted red peppers and sharp provolone blended well and it was on some amazing bread.  Basically pizza crust.  SO GOOD!\n\nThe tomato sandwich was meh.  Im not the biggest fan of tomatos to begin with and when I tried I bite I knew why ;-).  I picked them out and basically ate a mozarella sandwich.  This one got a little soggy too. \n\nAbout 8 bucks each which was ok by me.  The candy they give you in the bag is a super small caramel.  It was good, but nothing to rave about.  One bite and it was dust.  If I ever come back to Phoenix I will definitley stop by and get a sopresetta sandwich.  It was amazing!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BVx7_5ox_erPCm2Id3Ncmw", "review_id": "tC1aENId-SmtYTWA2v1FFw", "text": "I love love love this place! The tmb sandwich is the best around. Everything from the bread, to the cheese to the veggies are fresh and flavorful. A definite must try if you're downtown. But don't expect there to be much seating though. It's pretty much a to go kinda place. There's a few benches outside, but it's pretty much take and go. So just a little heads up. They even have a few salads there, the caprese is the best. Try it, it's good and a definite repeat kind of place.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lfL5TwtLEysByWl-aHu3-w", "review_id": "k97Qz0O1myM15naVqpv5Bg", "text": "LOVE the mozzarella, tomato & basil sandwich!!! They use local vegetables and make the mozzarella and wood-fired focaccia at the location. Simplicity at it's best!\n\nDefinitely a local favorite!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 8, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "F5NvOP5YeKetvkYo1W4t3A", "review_id": "BV18QwnvNHkHQQfyrZZG0A", "text": "I am bumping this up to 5 stars.  My buddy and I came here 2 days in a row for lunch.  I got the sopresetta sandwich each time and I found a new appreciation for it.  It is so darn simple, yet so damn tasty.  The mix of the slightly greasy/salty meat, combined with the flavor of the roasted red peppers and sharp....almost hard.....provolone cheese, stuffed in between that delicious bread they use=in my top 5 favorite sandwiches EVER!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6gSEyqsIboT-0Ap9ammKbw", "review_id": "766y0geVwpXywe5QhqFWEg", "text": "Pane Bianco is the place I go when I want a great, random sandwich.  A lot of people I take there their time are thrown off by the limited \"standard\" menu, but I think the stand-by's are great, and the idea of trying a new sandwich/flavor-profile imagined by the chef is fantastic.  \n\nPrice:  Not bad\nService: Good\nAtmosphere:  Great\nFood:  Great\n\nWhile slightly more costly than I'd pay for a typical sandwich lunch, it's worth the cost.  If the place wasn't situated just far enough north of Downtown to make it a trip, I'm sure I'd go here at least 1-2x a week.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T7J9ae0wTskrI_Bgwp-4cA", "review_id": "SlVZps6GQZJEwhoADeTTyw", "text": "I wanted to hate this place.  There isn't that much parking.  It is packed with only a few big picnic tables to sit outside and eat.  It was to hot to eat outside, IMO which meant I had to take my sandwhich to go.  There were only 4 sandwiches and 3 salads to choose from.  One dessert they were sold out of.  The price was high- $8 for a sandwich with no sides.\n\nHowever, once I took my first bite of the tomatoe, basil, mozzarella sandwich I was in HEAVEN.  The perfect amount of each ingredient.  They have perfected the sandwich!!  I have been craving it ever since.  I will stop by for lunch EVERYTIME I am in the area.  I will bring everyone I know to eat here!  Seriously!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E-QEUlQoOhMBackv_NLfMg", "review_id": "rOobQMtmkWOX2CLv8KAwlg", "text": "Hands down the best tomato, mozzarella sandwich I have ever had...even better than the real deal in Rome, Venice and Florence!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "LGz0btvEln60q_BSMe-mGA", "text": "The Bianco \"chain\" has redeemed itself it my book with Pane Bianco. While trying on many separate occasions to catch this place open, today I finally made it. I decided on the Tuna sandwich and their Focaccia of the day. \nWhile the tuna sandwich was very tasty, with its rustic fresh bread and fresh arugula/micro greens and slightly tangy and sweet herbed tuna, I found that my piece of focaccia stole the show. \nThis was the focaccia special, topped with cheese (sorry can't recall the specific type),  thin slices of lemon, rosemary, thin sliced red onion, garlic and olive oil, baked to perfection.  Oh my goodness!! The flavors made the half tuna sandwich pale by compairison.  \nAs for the service I had my food without wating in line and was out in about 10 minutes or so.   I paid $8 for the sandwich and $3.50 for the focaccia.  (plus tax)\nThere is no doubt I will be back here!!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zing3W2AVxcHwmBHid-Fcg", "review_id": "klYpyXnGm4TmzZ6z8OQBfg", "text": "If you're looking for a higher than average priced sandwich that comes with more arugula than tuna, come here. I'm guessing that the 8$ I paid for the sandwich is more for covering the hip little piece of chocolate, the napkin and the overall \"look\" of the restaurant than it is for the sandwich. \n\nIs this an 8$ sandwich? No. I'd say more of a 6.50 w/ tax. Some points:\n\n- Yes, the tuna is tasty. Is it AMAZING, or heaven, or any other word used before in the other reviews to signify that this HAS to be the GREATEST tuna ever? No. \n- Bread is really good. I'll give credit where it's due. \n- Way too much arugula on the sandwich. Seriously, I opened it up and had to go looking for the tuna. Don't think I didn't catch that the tuna is all in the middle so it looks like there is a lot but really there isn't. \n\nI'm sure that tons and tons of people love this place because it's slightly better than most places in Phoenix. That's the thing about beating the competition. You don't have to be mind-blowingly amazing. You just have to try 5% harder than the rest. \n\nThis is 5% more of an effort, and it shows, but let's not pretend that Pane Bianco is the next greatest thing ever even if some of the other reviewers will have you believe it. \n\nI'll give it one more try and if I'm not satisfied with their mozzarella sandwich, I most likely will not go back. I didn't even finish the sandwich I just bought which makes me mad because I really was looking forward to it. Maybe I'm not a foodie or I don't appreciate subtle flavors or whatever, but I was not happy with this sandwich.\n\n+ 1 for the chocolate, -2 for the overabundance of arugula and not enough tuna, +1 for the bread, + 1 for the fast service.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iI7NSXGiUoY9sPdAUE8J0w", "review_id": "eX2xmJE_yRxEw0MK-sjxDQ", "text": "The mozzarella tomato and basil sandwich is the BEST sandwich in Phoenix, hands down. If you haven't been to Pane Bianco you are truly missing out.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hebXGQk5ggZSwTlUoEcTWQ", "review_id": "lc9oCV_xHZs07aNJQFhyhw", "text": "I love this place. Everyone I know raves about it, and every item I try is out of this world! I recommended it to a friend, unfortunately he doesn't understand the appeal of fresh authentic ingredients and the rustic charm of the place. He's missing out!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XK3jzcg2pibsHm6nlCn08w", "review_id": "DSyZEXrh5p2v5ZSCtoujmQ", "text": "With a sandwich, you have to have great bread...Chris Bianco is a master breadmaker. The fresh basil, tomato and buffalo mozzarella sandwich is to die for (not to mention everything else)! Worth every bite!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "vsXP832M0kOxKpfduD7dWw", "review_id": "KwAzdMB59HFRsMEb0njklg", "text": "In quintessential Bianco style, every ingredient is chosen for its quality and, as a result, you have a sandwich worthy of a love affair. I always stick with the tomato, mozzarella and basil - the basil is bright, crisp and fragrant; the mozzarella is the real deal firm and milky; and, the tomatoes are always bright and soft but not mushy. \n\nThe bread? The bread is perfect. Absolutely. Perfect. And just the right bread to sandwich filling ratio. \n\nBeverage choices (especially low calorie caffeinated ones) are limited, but you can always run next door to Lux for an iced tea or coffee. Personally, I enjoy a sparkling mineral water to compliment my lunch here. \n\nIn your lunch sack, you will find a sweet treat to finish your meal. Most recently, I had a dark chocolate cowboy boot. My favorite is when there is a French caramel. \n\n4 stars instead of 5 because: the limited beverage selection and, mostly, because seating is limited and outdoor only. \n\nOn a nice day, they are a solid 5 stars, but lunch hour after a night of rain that has left the the wood benches damp enough to transfer or in 115 degree summer heat, they drop to 4 stars.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XK6zI7QWNRuaXoH4LSeryA", "review_id": "Vye38IxaCbcaHhNLK4sMBA", "text": "I now know where the hipsters are in Phoenix. \nAn easy ordering menu like In-N-Out, but with fresh rustic sandwiches.  \nOnly four different sandwiches, four different salads, and a small variety of sodas in a bottle makes life easy to decide.    \nI liked the quick service, the banter between the staff and regulars, and bench seating.  \nI don't like that it's only open for lunch on the weekdays.\nWhatever they are doing though, they are doing it right, because I think about eating there a lot and their other restaurant Pizzeria Bianco.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YZ82I51Zedr9U6e13DO82A", "review_id": "Ubux1tMSjW18tkIGIisFiA", "text": "I came on Friday and had the Sorpressata sandwich.  I loved watching the bread come out of the oven while I waited, but the sandwich was just okay.  Great bread, but the rest of the ingredients didn't knock my socks off. I'm not saying it isn't better than the deli at my office building, but probably not so much more so that I'll make the drive frequently.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cMmQsFyrYBv6hIE6NffqZQ", "review_id": "Li479w9HnrVvfjQuMPCjzg", "text": "I tried Pane Bianco last week and very glad I did  Yum!  My coworker and I went their for lunch and I had their mozzarella sandwich, then went next door and got a cup of dark roast from Lux.  \n\nI wish they had some indoor seating since it was rather chilly outside, but we did find a seat in Lux to eat.  \n\nGreat food and great coffee at Lux.  Give them a try!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8hOQaZCppGg4yQng0eVLEQ", "review_id": "8xk5Vbdn_OExqOL2JN0IHg", "text": "Goin here is always a treat, especially since the sweets for the end is always a surprise.  I love the mozzarella sandwhich and the people who work there are always so nice.  Can't wait for more choices from them...  more choices?", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g5Ap-K98t5uQpBDM6nQVdw", "review_id": "EoYCfj-4sm78beZo_EnmrA", "text": "Yum, yum yum - I finally had a sandwich from here and my coworkers were jealous.  Which in all fairness I probably did on purpose.  I got the Market special and Friday a great day.  \n\nBread is round and thin and charred, and I swear something had the perfect hint if saltiness.  I had turkey with slight chili sauce, fennel and squash puree with greens and provolone.\n\nI am pretty sure Monday I got find some at work I can bribe with I buy you fly, although I don't think I will have to bribe.\n\nI have been there once but was grabbing coffee and the place is chill, sit outside enjoy the day,  and price point dead on", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OJ4FQEvd2h8QXCMHwCostg", "review_id": "0909H9glGTLqem913OhXkA", "text": "Best sandwich in Phoenix, and possibly Arizona.\n\nWhen I go, I order two sandwiches.  One for now, one for later.  Half a sandwich is plenty, so it usually becomes a Pane Bianco-for-every-meal day, which is the way I like it.\n\nThere are about five sandwiches on the menu, with one that changes periodically.  Some of the sandwiches are reminicient of Pizzaria Bianco's fare, which again, is grrreat.\n\nAll of the breads are made on site in the wood fired oven, and all of the sandwices are served in paper sacks to-go, however there is some communal seating out front.  \n\nPane Bianco shares a patio with Lux Coffee, so it is possible to have a very nice cup of coffee with the best sandwich of your life.\n\nEvery sandwich on the menu is amazing.  Use your personal prejudices to guide you.  \n\nGo forth and experience this greatness.  It is an eay place to access.  Wait times are short, and quality is unsurpassed.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jZP8v-DOYzIoYRctYl35wQ", "review_id": "zAM0D150ChUYK6fXvvsAZw", "text": "The look and taste of organic food without any of the philosophy behind it....and the bread is very difficult to sink your teeth into.\n\nI know...I know...I just berated your favorite sandwich shop. But really, this is your favorite place because either (1) your options are so limited in the area or (2) you require a feeling of prestige to eat.\n\nIt's good to be organic. The ingredients taste delicious. I don't even mind paying $10 for a vegetarian sandwich that tastes good (albeit difficult to eat) and a water for lunch. But what bothers me is the mixed message that's more like false advertizing. \n\nFirst there is no place to sit inside at all. So chances are, you're getting this meal to-go (with all the packaging that entails). There's outdoor seating that is shared with Cafe Lux (fair trade cafe that's awesome but similarly expensive). Seating is not available at typical eating times and lines may be long.\n\nSecond, you cannot order a beverage from the US, Mexico or anywhere that it might arrive in even a remotely sustainable way. All their drinks are from Italy. There's no option for fountain drinks or even local bottled water. If you ask for a drink that hasn't traveled 5,000 miles to be here, they point you to a water cooler  in the cafe next door.\n\nThird, the service sucks. There are plenty of people working there, almost tripping over each other politely trying to not infringe of anyone's  space  by trying to use the cash register.\n\nFourth,  The decoration is designed to make you feel like it's sustainable from recycled organic materials. They even offer an organic tote bag for sale ($10).  This is their attempt to offer a solution for all the waste created by the perpetual to-go-ness. It's almost like they're laughing at you calling you an \"idiot\".  We can call this 'the bleeding heart tax'. If you forgot your recycled to-go bag at home, they can give you another one for the price of two meals.\n\nFifth and finally, the bread is hard to eat. So you can't take a bite of your sandwich without it falling apart a bit. There are no silverware to save you from the embarrassment of using your hands. The wrapping is brown paper with very thick wax paper lining, so you can't use it to wrap around your sandwich to keep it together while you're trying to tear pieces of the bread off with your teeth.\n\nBut they give you a sweet with every order....and if you decide to come back with your empty glass bottle from Italy, they will recycle it for you.  --And if you start coming here regularly you will look very hip when the people who work there remember your name, order and the fact that you do not require a boutique to-go bag.\n\nI'd eat from there again, if you pick up the order and return the empty Italian bottles for me.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TWnemtW9XHCYWzIqNsgpmA", "review_id": "5wBR0yfNsjyeL3EODvasUQ", "text": "I have to copy Stephanie B's review below.  It's worth reading again.   It needs to be posted again for the sake of those unknowing customers who think they're getting something good out of this.\nI don't know Stephanie B but what she said is dead on.  I couldn't agree more.  I think this place is overrated....and the bread is very hard to sink your teeth into.\n\nI ordered 3 sandwiches - the regular tomato/mozzarella/basil, the proscuitto/cheese and the tuna.  Out of all 3, all priced at $8 each, the tomato/mozzarella/basil was the best.  But for you, reader, don't even waste your $8.  Just go to another place for good eats.  \nThank goodness I brought my own water in a stainless steel waterbottle.\n\nStephanie B's review:\n\n\"The look and taste of organic food without any of the philosophy behind it....and the bread is very difficult to sink your teeth into.\n\nI know...I know...I just berated your favorite sandwich shop. But really, this is your favorite place because either (1) your options are so limited in the area or (2) you require a feeling of prestige to eat.\n\nIt's good to be organic. The ingredients taste delicious. I don't even mind paying $10 for a vegetarian sandwich that tastes good (albeit difficult to eat) and a water for lunch. But what bothers me is the mixed message that's more like false advertizing. \n\nFirst there is no place to sit inside at all. So chances are, you're getting this meal to-go (with all the packaging that entails). There's outdoor seating that is shared with Cafe Lux (fair trade cafe that's awesome but similarly expensive). Seating is not available at typical eating times and lines may be long.\n\nSecond, you cannot order a beverage from the US, Mexico or anywhere that it might arrive in even a remotely sustainable way. All their drinks are from Italy. There's no option for fountain drinks or even local bottled water. If you ask for a drink that hasn't traveled 5,000 miles to be here, they point you to a water cooler  in the cafe next door.\n\nThird, the service sucks. There are plenty of people working there, almost tripping over each other politely trying to not infringe of anyone's  space  by trying to use the cash register.\n\nFourth,  The decoration is designed to make you feel like it's sustainable from recycled organic materials. They even offer an organic tote bag for sale ($10).  This is their attempt to offer a solution for all the waste created by the perpetual to-go-ness. It's almost like they're laughing at you calling you an \"idiot\".  We can call this 'the bleeding heart tax'. If you forgot your recycled to-go bag at home, they can give you another one for the price of two meals.\n\nFifth and finally, the bread is hard to eat. So you can't take a bite of your sandwich without it falling apart a bit. There are no silverware to save you from the embarrassment of using your hands. The wrapping is brown paper with very thick wax paper lining, so you can't use it to wrap around your sandwich to keep it together while you're trying to tear pieces of the bread off with your teeth.\n\nBut they give you a sweet with every order....and if you decide to come back with your empty glass bottle from Italy, they will recycle it for you.  --And if you start coming here regularly you will look very hip when the people who work there remember your name, order and the fact that you do not require a boutique to-go bag.\n\nI'd eat from there again, if you pick up the order and return the empty Italian bottles for me.\"", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y66q9-Nggoo6W5BgoP5FbA", "review_id": "JULkg-TTxRs3NW2glFL_Wg", "text": "I take everyone here - this place is amazing.\n\nSandwiches are a little expensive but they are all SOOO good and come with a free candy (love the carmels!).\n\nFavorite sando is the Tomato, Basil, Mozzerella and 2nd favorite is the Sopresatta.  \n\nI LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE Pane Bianco!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "oy6fdscGSXY2gzRqF9pZxg", "review_id": "mImsneG0m-blfuhLS1bNFQ", "text": "Pane Bianco is a great place to take out of towners. My sister was visiting from chilly Boston last weekend, so I was determined keep her outdoors in this beautiful weather as much as possible. After roaming the downtown phoenix farmer's market, we enjoyed lunch at Pane Bianco. \n\nPB is sandwiched between a cafe (with amazing-looking baked goods) and a bike shop. The seating is outdoors on communal picnic tables. They keep their menu simple, offering just a few sandwiches and salads. The food items continue the theme of simplicity... they use very high quality ingredients, so a lot of toppings aren't necessary. I had fresh mozarella, basil, and proscuitto... So good! And the bread, oh the bread! Delicious!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p7dvahRPZIWL7T6pFA_0dg", "review_id": "V7vsLvrp2wJ6LDhKk8OypA", "text": "I Tried the New Dinners \n\nWho knew the Crespelle was light as air garbanzo bean crepes filled with the lightest ricotta and spinach topped with a what seemed like slow roasted pealed tomato sauce and basil with a just the right size piece of focaccia studded with tiny tomatoes and olives . ($12.) \n\nMy companion had the Schreiners Sausage with polenta beluga lentils , greens and the same focaccia and we received the hand made chocolate with our meals . ($10) \n\nThe service was very friendly by the Girl at register and the Chef . The cashier ran our dinners out to us . \n\nThe only other items on menu the night we went were meatballs , vegetables and lemoncello sorbet . \n\nFrom what I understand the menu might change every night and they plan to expand next door so more changes will be happening . \n\nI have also been here for lunch many times and for lunch I still would rate the same . \n\nThey now are selling Bianco Mozzarella Cheese and Bianco Tomatoes maybe you can make a masterpiece at home .", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g-5aOiGQbtlACKsWzb3-1g", "review_id": "VMEP5zrotl4gffVW2WPMEQ", "text": "Great sandwiches but a bit pricey.  Still definitely worth it.\n\nPROS:\n-- AC and I had prosciutto, tomato, mozzarella, and basil sandwiches and each individual ingredient was extremely tasty and fresh and melded together beautifully.\n-- The bread was excellent - nice and chewy.\n-- The basil in the sandwich was the best basil I've ever had.  I've grown basil at home myself and never had anything with such bright flavors.\n\nCONS:\n-- Very limited outdoor seating so you may be stuck eating outside in the blazing sun (or cold) or forced to take your food with you.\n-- $8-10 for a takeout sandwich means this isn't really a good budget option.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8e711eH2zOM5TJmzZWoBgA", "review_id": "-vCEoiaB-mwTsTdBu-aquA", "text": "Chris Bianco's sandwiches are like breast milk for grown-ups.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "u-g_iUoVd9AXpwbWQWKPrw", "text": "Ok here's the deal. I went to pizzeria bianco this past week and bar bianco, so when we headed out to try Lux this morning, I figured, why not wait around and try Pane Bianco too. So that's what the BF and I did. Right when the restaurant opened I went in intending to only order one sandwich for the BF and I to share, but once inside, I saw they had a special focaccia and decided to get that too so we could have a more broad idea of what the food is like at this place. Both the sandwich and focaccia had mozz, basil, and tomato. So I went up and ordered and the man taking the orders was less than super friendly, but I can understand that for a place trying to be fast that is also super busy. Then I stepped to the side to pay with some other guy, who was actually pretty nice. After that, you have to sit around and wait for your food.... this is kind of awkward because the space is very small and warm and there are products all around so no matter where I stood I felt like I was in someone's way. Finally, they called my name and I got a little paper bag with my food in it and went to sit outside. The BF and I started by splitting the sandwich. Ok, so the sandwich was alright, I liked how the ingredients tasted fresh and the bread was very good, but it really could use something to make it a little more interesting. If they were to drizzle a little bit of aged balsamic on the sandwich, it would be delicious and I would want to come back for it all the time. As is.... I thought it was a little boring and would be kind of easy to make at home, so why would I come here for it? So after we finished that, we moved on to the focaccia. \n\nNow this was a different story. The focaccia was really good. It's like a corner slice of a square pizza almost. It had the same ingredients as the sandwich, but somehow tasted way better. I guess it's the melted cheese, the type of bread, and the fact that there was clearly olive oil on it that helped it be so much more flavorful. This was close to as good as the pizza was that we got at pizzeria bianco the other day. So, that made me happy and it only cost $4.50, so that made me even happier. I would be much more likely to come here than to wait three hours for the other. \n\nSo why does this place get 3 stars and the other get 4? I thought the selection here was very limited, which is fine if it helps them put out more quality food, but man, there's not a lot of choice. Also, the service was much better at the pizzeria. Finally, the appetizers at the pizzeria were freakin amazing and nothing I got today was amazing. HOWEVER I would probably come here again before going back to the pizzeria due to wait time.\n\nPS I didn't get a sweet! Now I feel sad. :-(", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 7, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "1kED3-g-gqnc4JgHe89Xqw", "review_id": "Fm-jcj-C4Z2WamfdJw971Q", "text": "Totally expect to get my ass kicked by the serious Pane Bianco devotees on here, but oh well. Meh. I don't like paying $10+ for a sandwich, and then almost $4 for a side, and $2-3 for a bottle of water/bottle of soda. That is not an acceptable lunch option to me. Especially when I have yet to patron Pane Bianco one time and not been hungry an hour later. This is the freakin' sushi bar of the sandwich world.\n\nWhile I'll agree that the ingredients are fresh, you get so few of them it would be difficult to know otherwise. I've been several times now and pretty much always get the tomato/mozz sandwich as I don't eat tuna salad or have a taste for sopressatta. The other day however I got the market sandwich and I was so excited to be able to try something new because it had turkey in it. 2 whole super thin supermarket looking slices of turkey. Mmmmmm. Delicious giant pieces of bread with two super thin slices of turkey in the middle. How could I say anything nasty about paying $10 for you? How dare I be hungry an hour later when you made me so full with all of that bread? You get the picture. Stick the the tomato/mozz sandwich if you're heading this way. Oh, and make sure someone else is picking up this ludicrous tab.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JXjU9EVUCJ1rmYKxzDXSlQ", "review_id": "BRozcatyygUXw58bf112UQ", "text": "Upfront:  It is take out only.  They are only open for lunch, Monday through Saturday.  If it isn't too hot, there are tables outside you can enjoy lunch at.  You place your order, stand off to the side.  Someone will call your name, and you pay.  Then you stand off to the side again.  A little while later you'll receive your food.  Be patient.\n\nI have yet to find friends interested in waiting for Pizzeria Bianco, so I've gotten my Bianco curiosity fix here.  9.5 times out of 10 I have ordered the basil, tomato and mozzerlla sandwich.  It is that good.  It is also (for me) large enough to have half for lunch and half as an afternoon snack around 3:30 pm.\n\nI have tried the tuna salad.  It was good but the basil, tomato, mozzerella sandwich is just SO good, that I've never gotten the salad a second time.  They have a daily salad and sandwich special that is always changing.  A few times I have gotten the sandwich special when it involves prosciutto...also delicious.\n\nThis place is so good.  Highly recommend for out of towners who have heard of the magical ways of Chris Bianco but don't want/can't wait the several hours to eat at Pizzaria Bianco.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 7, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "lPaYMDmJbAnv_3pmZH_inw", "review_id": "t22ygSvsRVfiymTcsuR2Ig", "text": "Yay dinner!!!\n\nIt's no big secret that I'm a huge fan of Chris Bianco. His simple honest to goodness approach to food is not only inspiring but down right delicious. If you're one of his fans who don't mind waiting 4 hours for one of his amazing pies at Pizzeria Bianco, then you're in for a real treat. While they don't serve pizza, one of my all time favorites, Pane Bianco is now serving dinner and no serious wait either! In addition to ordering one of their famous sandwiches, you can expect an ever changing menu of rustic Italian inspired plates.\n\nIf you've been to Pane you know the drill, go in, order at the counter then either decide to take your score home, or eat there on one of the communal outdoor tables. No wine or beer is served at this time but there is talk of Pane expanding into the Lux Coffee space next door which will eventually offer inside seating and hopefully wine by the glass. If all of this goes down, Lux will simply move to the adjacent building also getting a larger space. For me Bianco's food just screams for a glassed of red wine.\n\nOrdering the Crespelle ($12) had me really excited due to the unique nature of the dish itself. Basically an Italian crepe made the garbanzo bean flour; it's filled with luscious ricotta cheese, hints of spinach then bathed in a slightly sweet tomato sauce. It was clear that after the first bite I was in love with this dish, I simply couldn't stop though glares from my dining companions made me to relinquish the plate. \n\nI can't sing enough praises for Biancos Housemade Mozzarella ($8), thick slabs of hand pulled cheese is paired with fresh tomatoes, a few leaves of basil, olive oil and a sprinkling of salt, that's it. The resulting texture and flavor is so toothsome and fresh that I've yet to have another as good. The salad comes with bread which I put to good use soaking up every drop of the salads milky elixir. \n\nServed on house made flat bread, the Soppressata with Aged Provolone ($8) which also comes topped with a healthy shave of Parmesan cheese and slices of roasted onion. The pungency from the provolone is a nice compliment to the pork-tastic slices of soppressata. \n\nBianco is dedicated to local purveyors and for good reason, they make some of the best Phoenix has to offer. Take the Sausage with beluga lentils and polenta ($10) for instance. The sausage comes from our very own Schreiner's Fine Sausages over on 7th Street and let me just say, this plump link had just the right amount of meaty well seasoned punch to compliment the hearty lentils and super moist polenta cake.\n\nIf you're more of a lighter eater, I'd suggest the highly flavorful Roasted Seasonal Vegetables ($5). On my last visit the pan was filled with long thick spears of asparagus, sweet potato, cabbage, radishes, broccolini and cloves of garlic. Grab a loaf of their chewy bread ($3) and you have yourself a vegetarian option even a meat eater like me would love.\n\nNow if they added pizza to the menu, my life would be complete.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_-Zrzf2QYiw4KHugUTXNYQ", "review_id": "UDJsQka5b4kOw4bqE0RN8Q", "text": "I've gotta get my mozzarella fix at least once a week. Mozzarella sandwich or Mozzarella salad. Nobody does it better than Bianco.\n\nBOTTOM LINE: Yummy", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "5oLJL8ImlYLkFm05J6oKqQ", "review_id": "SLfIiYKJOLBVnFJeoMWv9w", "text": "Helpful Stinkweeds employee pointed this out as the place for a sandwich in Central Cenpho. It did not dissappoint. \n\nI had tuna, which is garnished with lemon, olives, and arugula. It was a perfect lunch. on a well crafted artisian flatbread. \n\nThey have great baguettes for sale, and everything on the menu looked very tempting. \n\nMy only gripe is that the menu is very scaled down. A little more variety would make this a 5 star deal for me, but I will be back. \n\nAmbiance is fantastic. Staff was top notch.\n\nWell done.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7ILhNlS8h2V63cjFIP0MEg", "review_id": "_J_cGmG7WDSn4L-RwY9xlA", "text": "Specials Tonight at Pane Bianco \n\n*Lasagna al Forno $18 (Serves 3) \n*Farinata $6 whole $3 half\n*Arugala Salad with Peaches $7\n*Meatballs in tomato sauce $12\n*Roasted Vegetables $7 \n*Ribollita Soup $6\n\nMore than worth it to come out. \n\nOpen until 8pm", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "F5NvOP5YeKetvkYo1W4t3A", "review_id": "dcE13sHVAWvZlhvR4298PA", "text": "We came back today to get the sopressata sandwich.  When we arrived, I took a look at the Market Sandwich of the day and it looked delicious so I got that instead.  Today the market sandwich was roasted pork belly, balsamic onions and some escarole.  It was freaking awesome.  The pork was juicy and fatty, the onions were on point and the escarole gave it some crunch, all the while on their amazing bread.  It was a great sandwich and I would definitely get it again.  My wife got the sopressata sandwich and this time it was a little different.  Usually it has roasted red peppers, but for whatever reason today it had some sauteed/grilled onions.  Still tasty might I add, but the combo of roasted red peppers was better in my opinion.  My wife being the awesome person she is, gave me almost half her sandwich.  It was awesome and overall it was a great lunch.  Washed it down with a Mexican Coke and a little nutty caramel for dessert.  Tasty stuff!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g-lJlj7TNdfoNqtk3r3Ikg", "review_id": "EDzlnowLiSEjfEcQRSlXww", "text": "Went for lunch and enjoyed the experience.  There was a decent crowd and the food still came out within five minutes so it's REALLY fast.  Provides take out only but some nice benches are available right outside.  No misters so if its hot, it can be uncomfortable although shade is provided.\n\nThe food was good.  We had the eggplant sandwich and a salami sandwich.  Very tasty but also very salty.  \n\nThe prices are reasonable.  \n\nIf the weather is nice, this is a great place to relax or grab a bag and find a comfortable outdoor spot.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LXWAXIeYFIdgd2JVPF-9qA", "review_id": "PGdv5DF2Tm9_f2frCJlumg", "text": "The word on the street was this is the place to get great food... Well it was hard to find a place to park to begin with the line was out the door when you finally get inside you're packed into a small lobby... I do not like to feel confused when ordering something it was a cluster I ended up ordering the Soppressata with Aged Provolone & Roasted Peppers sandwich once I ordered I went to the back to do what everyone else was doing playing with their iPhones thank you once again iPhone for making me feel part of a group lol. Once my order was call I go to find a seat and there were none but one with a screaming kid next to it pass! So I ate it in the car to find out after all that it was just an ok sandwich. I will not be back to this spot anytime soon.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "sMgt2JAQ85nz59Woe0IAtw", "review_id": "KzZRP3-G-725LgiaOxPzcg", "text": "Two things:\n\n1) Pizzeria Bianco is easily the best pizza I've ever had, and Chris Bianco is a god among men when it comes to food.\n\n2) I realize what I'm about to say is sacrilege...\n\n...but I don't get Pane Bianco. I shouldn't say \"I don't get it\". I mean, it's good and all, but these aren't the best sandwiches I've ever had. Their solid, and I'll go back if friends of mine want to try it out, but I just don't think it's all that great.\n\nI'm sorry to say this, but I cannot deny my heart, and my heart doesn't really care about these sandwiches. Even the mozzarella one.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wgyE92HRuM-Suxtwk2HONQ", "review_id": "HZBbiu9QFTY1da77pjA1uw", "text": "My family and I have been eating at Pizzeria Bianco for years as a special occasion place, so when I heard they had a sandwich shop I had to visit! It was definitely a bit of a drive, since I'm all the way out in Glendale right now, but I figured it would probably be worth it. \n\nThey have a very small storefront; the bulk of the space is the baking operation and sandwich-making in the back - and I could tell because it was all open. I love being able to see the food I'm about to eat being made (who doesn't?) and seeing/smelling the fresh bread coming out of the oven definitely upped my anticipation. The staff was really friendly, which is always a plus. I ordered two sandwiches, the tuna and the soppressata, and they were ready within 5 minutes, still all nice and warm. Unfortunately, I had to cart them all the way back to Glendale so my boyfriend could get his, so I didn't get to taste mine fresh.\n\nHe said his was awesome, and had never had roasted red peppers that were so delicious, but I was slightly more on the fence about my tuna. Not that it wasn't good, it was a great quality sandwich and the bread was amazing. I think it was just the flavor combination for me, I guess I'm used to my tuna being seasoned a certain way, and having something so different wasn't quite up my alley. But knowing their quality now, I will certainly be back to try something else.\n\nI will say that the price was slightly high, which I expected, but I was a little disappointed that the prices on their website are incorrect. My sandwich was $9.50 and my boyfriend's was $9, instead of the $8 posted on their website. \n\nIn summary, good food, good experience, I'd come back if I had some extra money in my bank account and was craving a delicious sandwich on high quality bread.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ATlqgcQwb3XzvDnq3Lv-0A", "review_id": "OcDXkAez8Fq5ZWTDEomwhw", "text": "Pane Bianco should be viewed as a treasure in a city like Phoenix that is completely overrun with chains on every corner.  Although, I think it's so amazing that it would be viewed as a treasure in almost any city.\n\nIt's not every day....or any day really...where the bread to your sandwich is baked in a wood fired oven right in front of your eyes only mere feet from where you stand.\n\nFrom the locally grown produce, to the homemade mozzarella, to the absolutely amazing bread, Pane Bianco is truly a prize for anyone's palette.  \n\nDon't be afraid to stray from their classic mozzarella sandwich to try the daily special...you won't be disappointed!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z06IHGXI_ofBc2DkAbCgnA", "review_id": "6AlP4aYN0rqliUZqNKjpYw", "text": "I have dreams about the mozzarella on the Caprese style sandwich.  Seriously.  \nAnd the Soppressata is the PERFECT compliment...if you're coming as a twosome order both and share.  YUM.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-jgGsPzZ4W2TyGh7KOwl9Q", "review_id": "ZoDy6VJh-6e5aoI03sFuew", "text": "Exceptional Italian sandwiches like no other you have ever tried. I cannot compare to anything from Italy as I have never traveled there, but I am sold on the authenticity at Pane Bianco. \n\nThe menu is limited but it allows them to knock it out of the park on what they do offer. The flat bread is made right there in the oven central to the shop, and tastes great, there seems to be a pinch of salt tossed on at the very end that gives the bread a great finish. \n\nThe sandwich I enjoyed was filled with sopressata and mozzarella which ranked with the best I have ever had. \n\nAll around an extremely worth while stop for anyone who loves Italian deli food, Do not pass on the candy that comes with the meal!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ayKW9eWwGFcrtJaHcwZUCw", "review_id": "ct_b-El0kGd3P-Ka8Bc2Tw", "text": "Always a great meal, tomato moz sandwich amazing, focia pizza amazing", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ltGh04bjEBhwItWVVG7UJg", "review_id": "s1YnSGYew4zr2G_K1bmZzA", "text": "Five stars?  Oh, so close!\n\nI've stopped in to Pane Bianco a couple of times and have enoyed the non-commercial sandwiches here.  And by \"non-commercial\", I mean the type my Italian Mom used to make when I was a kid.\n\nOn my first visit I had what amounted to the caprese sandwich (mozzarella, tomato & basil.)  PB is known for its mozzarella, so I wasn't surprised by its goodness, but I swear the sprig of basil must have been just picked that day...so flavorful and fragant.  It really made the sammy!  The price was about $8.50.  If I would have stopped there, PB would have have five stars.\n\nOn my second visit I had the Market Sandwich (mortadella, peach relish, pecorino and greens).  The mortadella seemed a bit flavorless.  It was sliced thin (which I love) but could have used an extra layer.  It just seemed as though the pecorino (perhaps due to the saltiness) and sweetness of the peach relish (a slight departure from the website description) overpowered the mortadella.  In fact, the sandwich was a bit on the dry side and could have used a bit more of the relish for moisture, especially in light of the fact this type of bread tends to be on the dry side.  The relish really shouldn't be any sweeter as, it too, runs the risk of overpowering the flavor of the meat.  If Chris Bianco can find a way to add greater volume to the relish without adding any additional sweetness, I'd give PB five stars!  Now, if only something can be done about the $11 price tag, this could be an \"A+\" sandwich!\n\nFeel like getting experiemntal at home?  Be sure to grab a freshly baked loaf before you leave.  A bargain at just $3.\n\nMy only real disappointment is that PB isn't open on Sunday.  Hopefully, they'll expand once Lux moves from the space they occupy next door and Pane Bianco will have reason to expand both their space AND their hours of operation.  Who knows...maybe even offer some vino???\n\nI still crave Pane Bianco and can't wait to go back,  I'm already salivating over the Soppressata with Aged Provolone & Roasted Peppers.  Hmm, maybe it'll be just like Mom used to make.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f_tFI4AKhNUyxSAZe7YKgA", "review_id": "jf-hZgAbrt-DSO7xY1B56g", "text": "i have been a fan of chris bianco, both professionally and personally since the late 80s when he first made his pizzas at euromarket, now AJ's on central and camelback. this is his outlet for sandwiches, though with the recent addition of his personalble brother marco, and hardworking robbie, it has expanded to evenings and other  entrees as well. in october, the james beard award winning pizza will also be available in this outlet as well as downtown. but i go for the sandwiches, ranging from fritattas,to ham, turkey, procuisutto, meatball, lamb, jarmon. sausage, and more. the roasted red peppers, and tomatoes are to die for as they are assembled on freshly baked bread that you see being baked right before your eyes. the prices have recently gone up, probably to pay for the expansion. the italian ices served during the summer are the ideal desset. they have sodas available, made with cane sugar only. no corn syrup. a loaf of bread is only 3 bux. but the sandwiches can be pricey...up to 12 dollars for the daily market special. my roommate swears by the tuna, made with lemon juice and olives. this is not your grandmother's tuna...it is imported from portugal and is delicious. i have a friend, tony , who lives crosstown and will travel here just to satisfy his crave for this particular sandwich. lines can be lengthy, so it could take 15 minutes during lunch rush hour, but nothing like the waits downtown. there are outdoor tables, and each bag is garnished with a piece of candy for dessert. fans of susan pool will be disappointed she is no longer with the staff. and speaking of the staff, many of them have been working at pane bianco since it started, all are friendly and knowledgeable. just about everything in your sandwich was grown or cultivated in arizona, and freshness is apparent..whether its a sandwich or a melon salad.  is this place for everyone? probably not. but if you have standards of criticism when it comes to food, you should be pleased with the effort made, and result on your taste buds.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p7dvahRPZIWL7T6pFA_0dg", "review_id": "lxFX3OspVRvXZ_nzUmQbxA", "text": "This weekend I had the Market sandwich that was made with very good and not tangy goat cheese ,  tomato and arugula the price went up to $12 ( I think that is allot)  but what bothered me the most was that the bread was different . The bread in the past was always a special crisp fresh bread like no other but this time it was the same shape but just bready and not crisp. I hope that this was just a fluke batch of dough . This sandwich was a mess to eat and was drippy with dressing oozing out . Most market sandwiches have been very good in the past .\n\nI hope the recipe for the bread didn't change and it just was an off day .\n\nWill try again.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5gmnzvjYprzK21Q5awYF_Q", "review_id": "1zWzzyeEym4ITbTX5_IvjA", "text": "I love the ambiance of this place. The rustic feel, the soft glow, the smell of delicious food. How can you resist? I ordered the Rosa pizza. It had Arizona pistachios, red onion, rosemary, and cheese. It was absolutely perfect. The whole party had a bite and it was unanimous. That pizza was delicious. A very unique pizza indeed.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sBXm7wsHKkrkcnyYRlZlzg", "review_id": "x6isAcCQ13ITojUY3Enzhw", "text": "Lately I have been addicted to a good Caprese style sandwich and Pane Bianco's is AWESOME!  I read the previous reviews so I went there expecting a crowd and nowhere to sit.  This did not detract from the experience for me because the quality and freshness of the food was more than enough to get and keep my attention.  The staff were very friendly and helpful, being from the Atlantic Northeast I have high expectations when it comes to Italian done well with personality to boot. I did not want to wait till I got home to eat my so good smelling prize so I went outside to find picnic style tables and benches.  It was way to hot to sit outside and I was craving iced coffee so I went next door to Lux and was both surprised and relieved to find many of their patrons with Pane Bianco bags openly eating their lunches with drinks from Lux to claim patronage.  Can't wait for a hopefully air-conditioned expansion.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8uPrL5vr8ZpTvSrhb-9e5w", "review_id": "3Z8x4cAuNv3IOjqRqAgLTw", "text": "I'm pretty sure if you could eat heaven...this is what it would taste like.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YHoiq8jTSzjiALoSIoi0jg", "review_id": "xEJaG7mHykpIZ_EWOq-Q8Q", "text": "This place is unbelievable!  The man and I were out and about and stopped off at Lux for some coffee.  While we were outside enjoying the GORGEOUS weather we finally have, he noticed the sign that they had margherita pizza, so we decided to give it a try.  And we're so glad we did!!  This place is i.n.c.r.e.d.i.b.l.e. for the following reasons:  \n1:  She spoke to the chef in italian when she told him our order.\n2:  Our order came quickly and she offered to bring it outside instead of us having to wait for it.\n3:  We got a Coke and a Sprite, which was actually Mexican Coke and Sprite in the bottles made with actual sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup and they were cold and delicious!\n4:  Everything she brought us from the plates to the silverware is environmentally friendly.\n5: She brought two little pieces of homemade chocolate with toffee in it.\n6: Now what you've been waiting for...  The pizza.  We were a little hesitant about the crust just by looking at it, but one bite in, we were in love.  The crust was flavorful and light and crispy but not too crispy with a hint of sweetness and that glorious wood-stone oven flavor.  You could tell that the marinara sauce was homemade and it tasted like they'd picked the tomatoes fresh from their garden that morning.  The mozzarella  had just enough pull to melt in your mouth instead of getting caught in your throat and the basil was fresh and glorious.  It was seriously the best pizza I've ever had.  \n\nIf you're in the mood for something authentic, fresh and AMAZING, go to Pane Bianco.  Support this locally owned business.  You won't be disappointed.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "96dcaxSkhvnqrOmi3A6OGw", "review_id": "ftP-KJx1PotfUWKLKaMKWg", "text": "Only serve sandwiches from 1-4. Serve pizza from 4-8.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "UG0gkwl621U29BWpgSYRlg", "review_id": "Eg0SIwGenmpKDhAV6S-Nwg", "text": "~Pizza @ Pane Bianco~ \n\n  I am Hesitant, do I write this review or not?!\n  I mean if I do not... I could plead the intoxication of FEZ's Fabulous sugar-rimmed WatermelonMargaritas (which come with genuine GummiWorms to \"Lure\" You).\n \n  The 23rd of September was one of those RollerCoaster rides with My Mate.  At first He's, \"I just want a small salad, I am kind of still full from lunch.\"  To, having the FullOn yummy monthly DinnerSpecial at FEZ, ~Crispy Chicken Cordon Bleu~ it came with a side of perfectly cooked spinach (which I did get a taste of).  We arrived at HappyHour and the WatermelonMargaritas were 2-4-1, so of course...\n\n  Next, We headed North toward the next LightRail station, yet not before heading to LUX, where We realized We were not prepared to wait... They were a bit busy. \n  I suggested We pop into Pane Bianco for a loaf of bread from, Their wood burning oven.  We didn't even make it through the (new) front door before, the aroma of pizza hit Us.   After drinking like a fish and nibblin' on GummiWorms, I was so ready for pizza. \n  They only offer 4 different types of pizza from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.;\n\nMARGHERITA - Tomato Sauce, Fresh MozzarellaCheese, Basil\nMARINARA - Tomato Sauce, Oregano, Garlic without Cheese\nROSA - Red Onion, ParmesanCheese, Rosemary, AZ Pistachios\nBIANCOVERDE - Fresh MozzarellaCheese, ParmesanCheese, RicottaCheese, Arugula \n\n  You would think it would not be a  difficult choice, think again.  I finally narrowed it down to the Rosa only to be told by the sweet, petite, CounterGirl that the Bakers were still getting Their game on, so I could have a second pizza for free. \n  TooMuch for My alcohol infused GreyMatter to process, Mate tells Her to make the second one a Margherita.\n\n  Okay so here's My Dilemma, do I even try to tell You how IndescribablyGood, a pizza with ArizonaGrown pistachios is/can be. That a wood burning oven cooks a pizza in less than 10 minutes, so We were in and out in less than 20 minutes. That soon Pane Bianco will be attempting another form of seduction by serving, Crow's Dairy Gelato.\n\nMaybe...\n  You are not someone who reads My reviews, someone who does not understand the subtleties of Flavour, someone who does not love Locally Grown. \nMaybe, Maybe not. \n\nDo I risk it?!?!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "YTrENuteaA0cc5JPkmAHlw", "review_id": "Db2m7OTxQRxxRUBfG920Aw", "text": "I can only speak to one food item here, and that's their tomato and mozzarella sandwich.  If they only served one sandwich, and I had to eat it for the rest of my life, then I would die a happy and full man.  \n\nWe spent our honeymoon in Italy, traveling around the country and eating as if we had gone hungry the other 30 years of our life, and I swear this sandwich matches, and occasionally exceeds, the simple fare that was so overwhelmingly good across the country.  The sandwich is huge, and every time I think I'll have some leftover for later, and each time I prove myself wrong by eating every last crumb and wayward tomato.  One day I'll order something else, but then maybe I won't.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p7dvahRPZIWL7T6pFA_0dg", "review_id": "ivhlb4QKydbB_mbP398f0g", "text": "I tried the Rosa HERE! and it was better than the Rosa I had at Pizzeria Bianco. The pistachios were baked on and not just tossed on at the end so the flavor developed. The Rosa HERE had Rosemary on it that you could see and taste and the crust was far less black , it was charred but not black . \n\nThe Escarole salad we ordered with it was very good.\n\nIt's take out but you can eat out side at one of the tables and it wasn't busy at all.\n\nThe menu last night was, a few salads, 4 pizzas, 2 pastas and Italian ice.\n\nI don't know if they started milling their own flour yet from heirloom Arizona grains yet but I find that interesting.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YG7IB4nQEcb_qNoMgcLBqw", "review_id": "SXWecl1HHX79_5JQtVTeHg", "text": "Fantastic alternative to pizzeria bianco if you don't have at least 4 hours for dinner and love sandwiches. They have the freshest cheese and tomatoes... Yum!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Odoe2LqAPrV0TjdXxkP7Mg", "review_id": "wX_aJDjps_QKd-kD4mcbKQ", "text": "Two stars for the sandwiches, negative three stars for them never answering their phone.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NCNOWg4rVQ5tSOocNvWZxw", "review_id": "FxJL25UDo3E0R-IP8vFYsQ", "text": "When I lived a block from Pane Bianco, I used to make it a point to spend (and eat) as little as possible throughout the week just to be able to grab one of their sandwiches (preferably the mozzarella, tomato and basil sandwich) on the weekend.\n\nA little pricey, but worth every penny; the food is crafted so well that you start to dream about it and wonder when you can run back for more. If you're a coffee or tea fan, it's perfectly paired with Lux right next door; ample seating to eat your sandwich in peace and enjoy the people watching.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f01B5tRtqf3k6ak1pPSAWw", "review_id": "TcZ-JBRQ_YRzW4ACUR7mIA", "text": "Great lunch spot, really yummy sandwich and very shareable.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mlFupG8LJFaL4rvSTvCyyw", "review_id": "BGtS6zLi_dom0kY9ws_YPA", "text": "My wife and I stop often for Saturday lunch.  The sandwiches are awesome but if its your first time definitely get the fresh mozzarella, tomato and basil.  Everything is grown fresh and made by Bianco.  Its my fav get it every time.  We also stop in just to get their baguette's which are awesome for an egg breakfast and my personal fav cream cheese and fresh smoked salmon. mmmm.  Bianco's is a must try!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SI3UVwZEAw_6wztggAWU7A", "review_id": "NWIoK6_ssOwkmg4g-lgSZA", "text": "Cute hipster spot for sandwiches with just little bistro seating in the shop and group seating outside.  The staff mentioned they were going to be opening a full service restaurant next door.\n\nMy friend and I got different sandwiches (salami and vegetarian) and they were very good.  The bread is freshly made at the shop and you can see them pull them out of the oven.\n\nI liked it a lot and thought the vegetable soup was good (more of a stew really).", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9g_ARKx0eJmNH8oO1TR9rQ", "review_id": "JLE8FX_t2mdIwBR7oZbURg", "text": "I think this is one of them places that are more of trend over substance. The sandwich was ok, the bread with lemon and dried tomatoes was semi-ok but nothing a wild flower sandwich couldn't compare to and I am not too big of a fan of them either. I think it is just one of the many places that people flock to like its some hidden gem when it really isn't worth the pricing, stop by if you are in the neighborhood but don't drive from Cave Creek.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "6YSEVmmTwwfRtif1Dk4z5Q", "review_id": "cbDlzkhxnidUWJx7XnQ6JA", "text": "Time to chime in. It sucks that a place could be so good that they have back lash from hipster hating self loathing wanna be hipsters in denial.\n\nThis place is exactly what it is supposed to be. A cool ass walk up sandwich shop w/ homemade everything. \n\nThey only offer 4 sandwiches during the day, all four are delicious. All bread is baked constantly, served warm and w/ a small amount of quality meat and cheese. Everything is put on the sandwich w/ a purpose and it all plays well together.\n\nYes the sandwiches are kind of expensive, no they don't have a huge drink selection, and yes you have to sit outside on a picnic table.\n\nBut as others have posted, LUX is connected to this place and they have all kinds of sodas, coffee, tea, etc. Yes they are different businesses, but they have a symbiotic relationship and would love to serve you a iced tea to go w/ your delicious sandwich.\n\n********************THis just in*******************\n\nNow open for dinner, you can walk up and get an artisan pizza and eat it in the park. I have been waiting 10+ years for this perk. This is basically a Pizzeria Bianco Pie w/ out the hassle. That's whats up!\n\nEase up, enjoy. I would come here daily if it made sense.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "D5J4mKahKvUBJUTWanZwdA", "review_id": "qkzBLb5lCMl20dGIcJ93kw", "text": "Not your ordinary sandwich! \nNow I have read some of the comments that the sandwiches are over priced, or should I say more expensive than most sandwiches. Well, this isn't your typical deli. First off, if you can finish the whole sandwich I am impressed. I have a hearty appetite and I am perfect with just half a sandwich. That is another half for another meal. Talking dollars here. Now let's break down the Pane Bianco creation:\n\nFresh Ingredients: There is nothing more important than fresh vegetables, cheese and meats. Pane Bianco hits the mark on this qualification. \n\nSeasoning: Love the dressing they used on my Soppressata sandwich. \n\nBread: Good luck finding a better bread for your sandwich. Delicious and right out of the oven.\n\nAtmosphere: I like it. I know some people had issue with it, but this place is about a simple menu with a simple process to get you seated and eating ASAP. \n\nMy favorite place for a $5 sandwich. Yeah, there is enough for two meals!!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "taIivSuNH63GXk6Nw9rZdA", "review_id": "Ti_83lIC6D_Ho47pYGVyPA", "text": "Updating a previous review.  My primary interest here is getting Bianco pizzas to go.  The menu has 4 of the 6 pizzas that are featured at Pizzeria Bianco plus a market pizza.  In my previous review I had expressed severe displeasure with the fact that although they do carryout orders they will not take orders over the phone.  I think that is a flaw, and should at least be better communicated.  \n\nAnyway, this time I called in advance and found out what the market pizza was (smoked mozzarella and sopresata), and asked them what the typical wait time was.  I was told about 10 minutes, which seems very reasonable.  I drove over there (it is only about 2.5 miles from my house) and put in my order for a Magherita and a Rosa.  There was some in-door seating available (it was a bit too cold to wait at the outside tables) so I sat and waited.  Chris Bianco came by and we had a nice chat.  My pizzas were indeed ready in less than 10 minutes.  I actually lost a couple of minutes when they failed to notice that they were to-go orders and put them out for table delivery.  They were a little colder than they should have been because of this, but the new setup (with seating in the part where Lux once was) was only in its first week, so I ave them the benefit of the doubt.  The pizza was wonderful, I had just partaken of a Rosa at Pizzeria Bianco about 3 weeks earlier and could not see any difference.\n\nI am withholding one star due to the phone order issue and the screwup on the to-go order, but this is the deal:\n\nPizzeria Bianco has what the NY Times claimed to be among the best pizzas in the country.  You have to wait an hour or two for a table.\n\nPane Bianco has the same pizza, and you can have one, either to eat in or take out, in about 10 minutes.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dv7buwZ16bX75jKufhOc3Q", "review_id": "KZ93RTCeQ-TASbtU09YykA", "text": "The Housemade Mozzarella, Local Tomato & Basil sandwich is as good as it gets in the sandwich world.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2uz3B-11DieFlELzqUCAlw", "review_id": "mvEp8MjziYbMLhh6bYdOTw", "text": "If you love bread, this is the place for you. Sandwich for lunch and pizza for diner are perfect for me. All ingredients are so fresh out of the farm. I really love to come here and enjoy my food outside (only in the Fall/Spring though, not summer).", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ww87ZVtgl710hW2vOqw7qg", "review_id": "YpRLIIvYI6OPLSqCYj5voQ", "text": "So I've got to start off by saying that this is obviously not your run of the mill sandwich shop. My gorgeous dining companion and I tend to split the fresh mozzarella, basil & tomato (so delish) and their market sandwich (their sandwich de jour) - and normally we can't finish the entire second half, which makes for a nice afternoon snack.  We like to sit outside, weather permitting - which really people, we live in Phoenix, so that's almost always - and slurp Coke from the bottle.\n\nI was a little disappointed with my experience today, although I am sure it was somewhat tempered by the fact that I wasn't accompanied by my man, but was instead grabbing food to go for us.  Apparently you can call in to go orders, which I didn't know, but numerous people cut in front of the long line by simply saying \"I called in my order.\"  Well, excuse me!  The long lonely line is one thing, but the kicker was the tuna salad that didn't have olives as advertised and the bean/veggie soup that really wasn't anything to write home about - it lacked salt for sure.\n\nThe girl in front of me wanted to order pizza and was told you can only order pizza at dinner time.  She was pissed and really, I can't blame her because we stood in line a long time.  But sweetie, really, go to Pizzeria Bianco if you want their pizza.  (PS: We ate there for dinner last night and I will post a separate review...I guess the holidays bring out my Bianco cravings...)\n\nAs I'm re-reading this, I realize it kinda sounds negative.  Which really doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things because this place is hugely popular and will continue to be I'm sure.\n\nTake away: yummy sandwiches, not cheap but that doesn't bother me if the quality is there - and it is.  Go early or a little later to avoid the lunch rush and enjoy!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GhCA6N7sRYZHBr5QKAcCWg", "review_id": "oh_UCKdqbERInKkFfzOsUg", "text": "So they now have the entire building and a dinner menu.  Alcohol license pending.\n\nNow is the time to sneak in for some of the best food in the Valley.\n\nWe went 3:30PM Friday, \n\n-wild arugula salad with roasted beets, goat cheese and toasted pecans\n-pizza margarita\n-roast pig, she apologized that it had just come out of the overn and was resting for 10 minutes.\n\nAbsolute heaven.\n\nWe left at 5PM Friday, still almost empty place.  I must be in bizarro world.\n\nI wish my budget allowed me to eat there every day until the alcohol license arrives.  Or bizarro world stays put.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p4w1SWmsIa5uwDZX7pkvxA", "review_id": "caa2vjptyH8Nb_SKBYEhlA", "text": "Great place to for for lunch. The sandwiches were delicious, we had the mozzarella with tomato and basil one as well as Sopresetta. There was plenty of seating arrangements outside but i'm imagining during rush time there won't be a whole lot left. \nGreat atmosphere and had lots of parking too.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oSt7SgfAeEpLLAIE5dnUeA", "review_id": "jwsxfW9cKpYgs38bpmImhg", "text": "Pane Bianco has long been a fav of mine for lunch. What's not to love about fresh baked bread, great ingredients prepared in the typical Italian way-simple, fresh, uncluttered.\nWe were excited to try the newly expanded dine in Pane Bianco and were quite frankly disappointed. \nFirst off, the interior and ambiance are great-no problems there.\nBut, it was only 7pm and they were out of 3 of their dishes-so we went with a pizza-3 cheese and arugula and a special-pasta fagioli-a very popular peasant fare that when made well is sublime.\nThe pizza was okay- a little dry, actually, and I have to admit the pasta was also just okay. I expected a slightly tomato broth with lots of garlic and firm beans with small pasta-more like a soup-what I got was a bland plate of rigatoni with mashed beans. No parmesan even to round out the dish.\nI think Pane Bianco has some growing pains before it reaches a stellar status and I am confident it will. I suspect it was just an off night.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "io2R-eeaPrR9cq9x7qKaMA", "review_id": "utOgAGsjIaPhOw7G97xhKw", "text": "A W E S O M E.....................omg", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lySavNdUOUw9HMTTOZEWlw", "review_id": "hJt0xJMnyivBa4FJWdBSyA", "text": "Hello Sorrento Italy!  The mozzarella, tomato, basil on fresh bread was FANTASTIC!!  If you don't go here, you are depriving your tastebuds!!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "67S_uPslx5xlAcjXIFP3AQ", "review_id": "HGiVnlKb8l3TcDvr_uZ-XQ", "text": "I have worked downtown for years, and this spot is a favorite. All of the sandwiches are good, and take out is super easy. (I work on a lot of campaigns - live off take out). On the rare times that I am able to sit outside, everything is clean and run efficiently.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xg4AdOGHFxJyWByFbG8stA", "review_id": "appedai7vC8qi6l1dW35rA", "text": "If you're into family-style seating with strangers, limited menus, not having a drink with your meal, and small portions with large price tags, it's perfect.\n\nI hope to go back when they have their liquor licence; that'll give it at least one more star (depending on how many drinks I have ;)", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8-VLDMz0nAV7dm4tFBSGTA", "review_id": "wDQpfTdOZRNua9-7Z9BPSg", "text": "tuna sandwich was ok. (if you like cheap tuna dripping with more olive oil than 3 salads would need.) kind of pricey for a plain sandwich , no drink etc. bread was good but that was about it.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fUGKPnPd9fYOUgw722mSgg", "review_id": "CkFRk70fR-qZs_yIi6_YVA", "text": "I had heard great things about Pizzeria Bianco and had been to LUX (the coffee shop next door), so I was excited at the chance to get to try this place.\n\nThey were out of the the market sandwich of the day, so we decided to go with the Caprese Sandwich.  Let me say this, never in AZ have I ever tasted anything close to what I experienced in Italy, until I came here.  The bread was the perfect combination of chewy and crunchy.  The tomatoes tasted like they came right off of the vine. The ultimate winner however, was the mozzarella.  So incredibly fresh! Slightly salty, perfect texture; literally heaven.  \n\nI have not been there since they opened the Dine-in section, but plan on going back as soon as possible!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7lYUPgVDzJeJM7r5cyvumw", "review_id": "BH8xdFyJnQJHtCHhh-_whQ", "text": "3.5 stars..Wanted to love this place and do really like it. Thought the menu was limited but very fresh. The market sandwich was a winner. Didn't care for the tuna at all. The balsamic made it far too sweet for this tuna fan. The pickled sides were a highlight. The lentil soup was good, not great. \nLove the decor of the place, especially the mid century modern swag lighting over the bar. It is an eclectic casual joint but a bit pricey. We will return and give it another whirl.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I-Wm2jbfH3u4MMp5KU8RqA", "review_id": "J4-ZR5B--gIVmogjkX5OIw", "text": "Love love love this place... an almost weekly lunchtime Mozz sandwich is a must!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LN_Y01b4W9hgtDade_XM4w", "review_id": "hgTR7aHjTkBldT6RLYp7OA", "text": "First time trying this place today almost looks like one of those hole in the wall places from the outside but going inside its nice, me and the wife ordered the mozerella tomato basil sandwich....sooo good the bread is amazing the sandwich is so simple but works so well together. Definitely recommend this to who haven't tried it.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MU1JHF8Gj6tEjSc0gZw9Zg", "review_id": "Q6kYVfRVa_5FzN-ELptSdA", "text": "Great food for hipsters. No really, the food is genuinely great. Had the fennel salad, and discovered a new vegetable: watermelon radish???", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 9, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "08FS9kNHYN0eksRoyDTfRg", "text": "Love is in the air... yes, Valentines Day is around the corner, but the love is really about the spontaneous lunch date I had the other day at Pane Bianco.\n\nFor those wondering, my date was with my husband.  We left the baby at home (with a babysitter of course), and went out for a few hours to enjoy the beautiful weather.  After a stop at the Downtown Phoenix Public Market, we were both hungry and finally agreed to head to PB.  I hate to admit this, but it was my first time there... I had high expectations and PB delivered!  \n\nWe sat outside on the picnic tables instead of taking advantage of the full service inside.  We shared a tomato mozzarella sandwich and a tuna salad.  Both were delicious!  Melt in your mouth delicious!  We also brought home their market sandwich for our babysitter (aka my mother-in-law).  It was a vegetable sandwich which she said was delicious.\n\nI'd heard the menu was limited, which it was, but there was still plenty to choose from.  I can't wait to return for lunch or dinner... and perhaps to take advantage of their private little room in back.  Anyone up for a little dinner party at Pane Bianco?!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q5dlLCEni_my05az9wIptg", "review_id": "F1qTeNPYKg4TibZEIZ06Mg", "text": "LOVE the expanded space! Charming d\u00e9cor, friendly staff and quaint ambiance. Picnic tables are still available outside for patio weather, but now that it's \"chilly\" (by AZ standards), cozy up inside and delight in the charming atmosphere.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NDkStqTVh-sTDKtKIZkDxQ", "review_id": "vxPX5iG2BN0Xe1QJMLvR6w", "text": "This place is unreal...i am addicted to the mozzarella, tomato, and basil sandwich.  the bread is so fresh, just try this place out and you wont regret it.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F9P--h4g6gA-C_nO7OPUnQ", "review_id": "nquOTx7nZH_Wbp9y7qfvow", "text": "Ok Pizza Bianco is on my list (one day damn it). Recently came for the dinner menu at the new location well, um, building. We just noshed on a fennel salad and the anti pasta and had the rice pudding to finish it all off.  Food was good as expected. We love the layout with the counter and the small counter for two off to the side.  Service was wonderful as expected. The pudding was the dazzler of the night so creamy so good. \nGreat little tender (oh so tender) raisins. One day we will be back and maybe I will have a pizza.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-06LYbA4Qm_9E83KNT1Jrg", "review_id": "MIyfaAd99jFO6hUdrCZYVQ", "text": "In town for a Spring Training trip and had a dinner at Pizzeria Bianco circled twice on the agenda.  I guess I should have figured that with every food critic/organization under the sun singing its praises that it might be a popular destination, but was still blown away when their hostess told me that my buddies and I were looking at a minimum 3 hour wait to get our hands on some of this famed pizza.\n\nBut wait!! They have a sister restaurant across town that serves EXACTLY the same pizza?  And we can essentially stroll in there with no problems?  Sign us up.  I'm also guessing this is reasonably new development because a lot of these reviews below me don't seem to even acknowledge the pizza's existence.  \n\nRight now they've got four options for pizza - the Marinara, Margherita, Rosa, and Biancoverde.  Our group of 7 tried all but the Marinara (no hard feelings, cheese-less pizza).  I was impressed with all three with the Biancoverde taking the crown as the best of the night.  One of the chefs there really took care to explain all of the fresh and locally-grown ingredients that they used, and you can tell that the entire staff really takes pride in the food they serve.\n\nWhy only four stars?  Fair or not, I'm afraid it just couldn't overcome the hype.  My buddy from New York INSISTED that he could find a handful of pizza places that could outdo this in NY (although talk about hype...).  If anyone has ever tried Pitfire Pizza in Los Angeles, Pane Bianco is like a better version of that...with a measure of distance there, to be sure.\n\nI'd still be sure to get off your butt and check it out if you've been struggling to come to grips with the zoo over at Pizzeria Bianco - I can't imagine this will remain a well-kept secret for long.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cSyqeP4wbFy6aekQDlHI9w", "review_id": "l6Oo1jkKjXwH7GzW9OOpCw", "text": "Wow, great fresh food!\ntomato mozzarella sandwich was terrific.  Fresh house made Mozzarella and real tomato flavor.\nEveryone in our party had something different, all very good.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "87jKjz-x7ftRgcdlQ2_PmA", "review_id": "R4sJ5I5_lB39Pz5eaQLTGw", "text": "While the decor and people of Pane Bianco are certainly of the chic and cool crowd of downtown Phoenix, AZ, the food is lacking in quality and excelling in its price.  The bike rack out front, for the latest hipster's recently purchased 10-speed, is a nice addition to the patio seating however, the food served could have used about a $3.00-$4.00 discount in pricing.  \n\nI was with a group of eight people, of whom i am out to eat lunch with on weekdays and weekends and, all of us had never been to Pane Bianco.  I ordered the Tuna Sandwich, while others in our group ordered the Mozzarella Sandwich.  We all agreed that the the food was somewhat tasty however, it certainly didn't match the pricing or even the over-self-assured staff.  The decor inside seemed nice however, out of place in Phoenix, AZ, as it was resembling a Kansas-Linen look, with a hollow and ghost-like feeling of emptiness, no matter how many people were there.  \n\nI wouldn't recommend Pane Bianco to those who care about a good ratio of the quality and price of the food, unless you have a $10.00 and $5.00 bill burning out of your purse or pocket, and are equipped with an equally snobby attitude, a thick un-Phoenix-like beard or, can still fit into your size 2 skinny jeans and Jackie-O sunglasses.  All in all, this is a place for blowhards and posers, not for the price conscious educated palate of most of the Phoenix area restaurant visitors.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "obeCL4RSBKnG_LiO9dvE4A", "review_id": "BWYE1bkz67kYOvNYb2i4sw", "text": "I really enjoy their lunch and dinner. A little known secret is that they serve pizza after 4pm. The pizza is the reason that we first tried this place. Now that they have opened the option to sit inside, it is a great place to take out or eat in. I am a huge fan of their Marinara Pizza while my boyfriend swears by the Margherita. It's the same price you will pay at Pizzeria Bianco and basically the same quality, minus the Pizzeria Bianco atmosphere and wait. For lunch I have the Housemade Mozzarella, Local Tomato & Basil sandwich or salad. The Mozzarella is fresh and delicious and I do not normally eat cheese. One more thing, I love that I can buy a pizza here and go next door to Lux, order a lemonade and read a book while enjoying my pizza. Great place! The only caveat is that the wait at lunch time can be up to 20-25 mins during peak hours (downtown Phoenix lunch crowd).", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pEVf8GRshP9HUkSpizc9LA", "review_id": "-isjk3VUHhtz13vxerSSmg", "text": "It's been awhile since I've been to Pane Bianco and I remembered tonight just how good it is.  Since the expansion, the new section is great...rustic and comfortable - I absolutely love most of the pieces in there.  The menu is simple but good, the service was quick and friendly and the food is delicious!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JCx3wTsBcN91i7uF1RM-aA", "review_id": "qhTTTTpF7vd4xUuy5nhKbg", "text": "Been here several times over the last year.  I don't mind the price knowing that I'm getting quality food and ingredients.  The bread is delicious and atmosphere is unique!  We will return!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "jpbXg1yKBl4FurBi5ukseQ", "review_id": "cMDJzk1ziFsrhxY2Ssy6lA", "text": "Where do I begin? If the food is from Chris Bianco you know it's going to be good,  but was tad dissapointed at our antipasto plate. It was rather ordinary and sparse compared to any of the dozen or so times I've had it at Bianco downtown. We also ordered the Rosa which is one of their signature pizza pies with cheese, onion and Arizona pistachios. Delicious. We also thought wine would be a nice choice. Unfortunately, they don't have their liquor license sorted out yet. So a hit and a two misses. \n\nBut here's the main reason they only got two stars: \n\nWe ordered the antipasto plate and when we asked the blonde female waitstaff person who brought it for bread she said they didn't have any. OK, uh, what? Seems that Pane Bianco (White Bread in Italian) doesn't make bread on Saturday's. I said, well, since they make pizza, perhaps you can throw some dough into the oven and bake some. She said they couldn't do that. What? In the meantime our resourceful waiter overheard the conversation and brought us some...wait for it...BREAD. She just looked vacantly at the newly arrived substance and walked away. Word to Mr. Bianco: Please fire her.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "v8vNquA6KmUUfoJG_2Bozw", "review_id": "CCBl1W5qSAcD0N_JQuLC_w", "text": "If I had a more sophisticated palate, I would probably rate Pane Bianco much higher. \n\nIt's a little confusing where you come in because you need to go to different areas if you're dining inside or taking your food to go- sidenote: Eating at their outside patio is TO GO. \n\nI went with the mozzarello, tomato, basil sandwich. Their fresh baked foccasia bread was delish, and my sandwich was really filling. I also liked that they had sweet tea as a beverage option.\n\nAlso, their parking lot is weirdly set up.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "nbofxFWHORebBHh10OgYLA", "review_id": "dg_YfYByjaTG0ZOSsf1gLg", "text": "I absolutely loved my experience at Pane Bianco. I spent a long day of working, drinking, and making merry at the Phoenix Pride Festival, and decided I'd find much better food while I wandered my way over to the bar.... \nSuch great food I found! I ordered a Margherita Pizza and a bottle of coke... While the price felt a little steep for the volume of food received, the quality of the pizza, as well as the AMAAAAAAAAZING AMAZING AMAZING FANTASTIC staff ultimately made the $20 I threw down feel like a value! \nI was impressed by the speediness of service for a Saturday evening, and enjoyed the environment on the little patio outside.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hcctCQy3bdZMezrUKkZLtA", "review_id": "lkLL5YTRynAWNvFi7sX6JA", "text": "Super cute spot with the freshest of the fresh ingredients. Tasty sandwiches and salads. Fast and friendly service. Adorable country farm feel. What's not to love?", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hVnHDo3ZZiTXQV9n047uyg", "review_id": "BDC0k6wcCHaD0ryRixvmAw", "text": "Probably the best tomato mozzarella sandwich ever. Bean soup delicious. Pizza- awesome! The place recently expanded so you can now sit inside. They really did a great job on the decor an created two separate rooms that can sit 8-10 people. Great ambiance.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 10, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "PGcMhDfW1XXEaLlbnx09xg", "text": "This is the perfect lunch spot. It's perfect for those who need an hour escape from a cubicle, it's perfect for those meeting friends for a leisurely lunch, it's perfect for a solo diner and it's perfect for a casual meeting. A sit-down restaurant lives on one side and a takeout market (with outdoor seating) lives on the other. The atmosphere is very farm-to-table'esque and lets out a fresh breathe of an open and airy environment of fresh products and friendly kitchen. \n\nThe food here is what you would expect from Chris Bianco: pure perfection. The bread is fresh and fluffy, the cheese is creamy and the meats are grade A. The menu is extremely limited, but it still offers something for every appetite. They have a couple salads and a couple sandwiches, but be sure to ask about their daily specials. I had the pleasure of visiting Pane Bianco today for a business meeting and decided to enjoy the special. The special today was a prosciutto sandwich with melted cheese and tomato paste. The tomato paste really made the sandwich. The entire sandwich was filling without stuffing me and delightful with every bite. \n\nI think that it can be hard for individual diners to find a lunch spot that's comfortable for a \"table for one.\" Luckily Pane Bianco is the perfect environment for this thanks to the takeout market and picnic tables in front.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ncFbDwW5V4RfoEkhcAPfBA", "review_id": "5YIUTztLfxaBCA5NG0QZvg", "text": "Excellent fresh sandwiches to give you a break from the monotony of work. Makes a good business meeting lunch as well. And now you can sit in the cool air-conditioning next door if you get there early enough.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SlCfUUr1Pa7CzzSxbMH1pw", "review_id": "5y2B1_ylSPzGaFFrlBThIw", "text": "I'm a regular at Pane and can honestly say I've never had a bad experience. Visually beautiful and home to the BEST caprese sandwich you will ever have. They always have their signature sandwiches and pizzas but the menu changes daily -- something I love in a restaurant. The food is fresh, produce local, and bread made in-house. They sell beverages in glass bottles and if you take your food to go, they supply a homemade caramel. There is nothing about this place I don't love! Especially the fact that it's located next to Lux -- so you can stop in for coffee and dessert or a cocktail afterward.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rwl9HunRbEp_JPXhXzIByw", "review_id": "dyZrdmfT2aPHez_1ZBYFIw", "text": "Damn good sandwiches. I really liked the tuna. Their bread is the highlight. Cool atmosphere too", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wh5pL_iTBOj3R4W7cJWEkw", "review_id": "VHg238vDN1U8U2tj1oAohA", "text": "Tomato, mozzarella, and basil. ENOUGH SAID!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "5lq4LkrviYgQ4LJNsBYHcA", "review_id": "dfbCyy0y_jzeWotFcEuEuw", "text": "With a few hours past and a few tasks accomplished the next stop of my day would be at Pane Bianco - the sandwich shop from the Valley's most celebrated Chef, Chris Bianco.  Having made my pilgrimage to the eponymous pizzeria during my first trip to Phoenix, Pane had been on my radar since the day I moved to town but given the lunch-only hours and my office location in North Scottsdale I knew a weekend would be best and as luck would have it a new website (http://www.pizzeriabianco.com/) and seven day 11a-3p schedule had been rolled out just the week prior.\n\nArriving at the surprisingly large space (especially when compared to Matt's and JoBot from earlier that day - and compared to Pizzeria Bianco as well) shortly after 11:30 and allocating parking in the free lot juxtaposing the Light Rail I debated for a moment whether dine-in or to-go was best and opting for the former made my way into the restaurant where two couples already sat.  Greeted by one of two servers it was suggested I could take \"any seat I wanted\" and opting for a bench in the center of the room where a menu awaited I sat down to browse the menu as well as the daily specials listed on the chalkboard - almost all sounding appealing, but a bit different than the Saturday special listed on the website.  With a small list of beverages available I was asked soon if I was ready to order or if I needed a few minutes I deferred and requested a glass of water that would never reach even half-empty despite me drinking from it consistently and the restaurant soon filling to capacity.\n\nHaving debated the specials but eventually undeterred from the reason I'd come in the first place I soon placed my order for a sandwich and an 'appetizer' which I was told would be 'just a few minutes' and as while I waited I checked out the small market at the Take Away section featuring the famous focaccia, cans of tomatoes, dried pasta, and apparel before returning to my seat where my items would arrive shortly - the first a Manchego and Tomato Sauce Focaccia del Giorno featuring Bianco's delectable wood fired focaccia in all of its spongy glory topped with sweet, ripe tomatoes and an ample layer of briny Manchego; at $4.50 probably the most expensive \"Grandma Slice\" I've ever had yet at the same time also probably the best...or at least on par with that at DiFara in Brooklyn for best of its genre.\n\nMoving next to the original target of my desire, a sandwich of Bianco's House Made Mozzarella, Tomatoes, and Basil on Wood Fired Focaccia my first thought was \"wow - that is a lot of cheese\" while my second, after a bite, was \"wow - that is a lot of flavor.\"  Perhaps as pure of a sandwich as you can find and the result of exquisite ingredients on top quality bread there is really nothing 'special' about the composition of this sandwich aside from the fact that it simply works - a largely unmanipulated masterpiece only improved by a touch of sea salt and cracked black pepper.\n\nLargely unaware on entering that Pane serves dessert it was with much delight that I realized soon after sitting down that three options were available that day and while the flourless chocolate cake I saw emerge from the kitchen to the table next to me looked quite nice there was simply no way I was passing up the Organic Vanilla Bean Rice Pudding with Candied Pecans - another simplistic stunner with creamy Arborio rice imbued with a rich vanilla custard flicked with whole vanilla beans and a few pecans for crunch.  Delicate and smooth, flavorful without being overly sweet, and *almost* thick enough to stand a spoon up straight it was not quite the best rice pudding I've ever had - but a top five contender without a shadow of a doubt - a reason in and of itself to return to Pane Bianco...though to be fair, if I returned it would take pretty spectacular daily specials to prevent me from ordering the exact same trio of items once again.  With Chris and his team now two for two it is only a matter of time before I make my way to Italian Restaurant... and honestly, that time is likely measured in hours and days as opposed to weeks and months.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "odaj8Gm4jc7lF20WoZ8RZg", "review_id": "TeXhoFf0UHFH6SDBo2WLTw", "text": "Nice place to try a different kinda of sandwich if you're tired of chains like Subway. I love their Housemade Mozzarella, Local Tomato & Basil : food was fresh and the bread was excellent. I also tried the Tuna with Red Onion, Gaeta Olives, Lemon & Arugula and that was nice as well.\n\nService/seating was really quick (went on a Saturday for lunch). Only complaint is the parking, had to park on the street a couple blocks down because their lot was packed.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rjsx6_pSqwl0zuiwa_tI2g", "review_id": "bfahqLnHt5t0J7r0p3LfaA", "text": "Once again I stumbled (well, actually a friend introduced me) onto a delightful establishment. My taste-buds are still quivering from the gastronomic pleasure of this weekend lunch. \n\nNot only was the food incredible, but the service was superb! And we got a little inside info - they shall be serving beer and wine soon - how soon? Maybe already.\n\nI plan on making this a stop on every trip I make into central Phoenix. It was unbelievably satisfying. \n\nP.S. Share the flour-less chocolate cake with your dining companions. It was a perfect ending to an absolutely perfect meal!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1eXzNPQGdLBDQDzCXn0m5Q", "review_id": "ElwDRtt9mFrY6KFkR640DA", "text": "When I found this place through Yelp, it reminded why Yelp is so awesome. I was visiting Phoenix and never would have found it otherwise. The sandwiches and charcuterie were simply wonderful. I had a salami sandwich and my bf had a mortadella-fig sandwich.  For some reason, mortadella scares me and I never order it... I have no idea why. But after tasting his, I wished I ordered it. \n\nThis place is good - a great location (next to Lux) and great gourmet sandwiches at a cool price.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zG7NW5vCKJZRcBR95qEuMw", "review_id": "QGn-tRrMhZEmk80CnE5OaA", "text": "Good, but I'd be hard pressed to say great.  Fresh bread and sandwiches.  I find the menu to be a bit limited (they had four choices for sandwiches, three salads and a soup).  The atmosphere is nice, airy and I like the picnic bench style of the seating.  It was on the pricey side ($9-$11 for a sandwich).  But you're paying for the Bianco label.  Worth trying, but nothing to write home about.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5bs9-7Fwjuv4HiQNFVZTEw", "review_id": "bO9DFgfeP3L5KNYATMfYfw", "text": "Great oven roasted bread, and unique sandwiches.  Lacking variety...as does his pizzeria.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SAAMpBGcVVNAww_4yZpIoA", "review_id": "U1eSy8XxPm0WTuxelQx-PA", "text": "A good mozzarella sandwich for Arizona but NOWHERE NEAR the one I had back in Jersey at Joe Leone's in Pt. Pleasant. \nI had to park down the street, even on a Saturday at 2pm. Paid $20 to take home a Mozzarella/tomato& basil, and a Soppressata/provalone& roasted pepper. The hubby agreed: they were good, not great. Had to add salt & pepper to the mozz sandwich; not a good thing... \nBread is very good, but it's that tough, rustic thin focaccia style which makes my mouth sore from chewing. Not a big fan of that. Also, they were sold out of the Sandwich Special of the Day so that left me with exactly 3 to coose from. Not enough variety.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "p7dvahRPZIWL7T6pFA_0dg", "review_id": "oXz5tudRN_o5yUWJX-_kkA", "text": "Everything is always good here but the NUTMEG ITALIAN ICE is MIND BLOWING CRAZY GOOD! If that stuff was sold in Tubs at the supermarket bunches would be sold. The texture was like slightly compacted snow that seemed light as air. The flavor was not too sweet but perfect with an unexpected something refreshing about it. \n\nThis place is different from the other Bianco restaurants and is my favorite. Everything is always good and this place really has soul. It so far has always been good for lunch and the few times I've been here for dinner and my last pizza was better here than from the pizzeria.\n\nI always just sat out at the outside tables but this time we decided to try out the dining room. My husband had the sopressata sandwich and it was great the way it always is. I had the tuna salad and it seemed better than usual maybe because it was served on a real plate instead of the plastic container. We shared the focaccia it was very good it was a cheddar , red onion , and tomato focaccia.\n\n\n4.5 stars", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "I9Y4ZQoyqekl2Ojsh7nmQA", "review_id": "gkcUcO0MEwTzlX8urDQIzw", "text": "After finally getting to try Pane Bianco - mainly because I couldn't get here during their business hours (they close at 3pm!), we made it.  And I am so glad!\n\nI love the simple menu and the fresh ingredients.  The bread alone is worth the trip and I always take home an extra loaf or two.  \n\nThe sandwiches are spectacular and the salads are second to none.  Be sure to order a piece of the flour-less chocolate cake and keep your fingers crossed that there's some left.  They run out on occasion.  \n\nThe staff is always excellent, just as they are at the other Bianco eateries.\n\nAnd now I've learned that Pane will be open for dinner starting Sept 24th with a simple menu of a couple of pizzas, salads and a special or two.  Our waiter wouldn't let us in on the details of who the chef would be, but he was very excited about it!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QvSB8zZd5lrK59X58IgYSA", "review_id": "ej0UOlAJwpxc9ANds3L4gA", "text": "Best lunch restaurant in Phoenix! \n\nSuper fresh food! Always fun atmosphere! And I have never had a bad experience!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kUKH7Mbah6TVgV_9LEnH0g", "review_id": "yld9hVGmFecHQaZFPs9FDQ", "text": "I just had such awful service on my last visit, and my loaf of bread was so hard and chewy. I was very disappointed my last visit, and I hope future visits will show improvements in the service and bread.\n\nThere were mistakes made with my order--it was obvious. I was told they were busy and to expect to wait about 15 minutes for my to-go order. 35 minutes later, after we see that people are coming, ordering, getting their food and leaving and we still don't have our 2 sandwiches we are told they are still doing prep work and \"we told you it would be a long wait to today. I don't know what else to tell you.\" That kind of response just doesn't cut it in my book.\n\nThey have good food overall. \nI have eaten here many times, and will return I'm sure to give them another chance (if I can keep their wonky hours straight in my head)! I just hope the poor staffing will improve.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "k2u1F6spBGhgk2JtAe97QA", "review_id": "25OvZB3qlmBmK25wHH8NdA", "text": "Location location location! This place is in a great spot for lunch goers and church goes and coffee lovers. its right off the lightrail and across from two churches that I know of, AND next door to lux. You could even get your bike tuned at the Slippery Pig while you eat!\n\n Its got the cutest \"i got all this stuff at a yardsale and upcycled it into voila\" amazing furniture! The wait staff was friendly and the food was delish! \n\nI ordered the soup made with seasonal veggies. My son was in the mood for meatball sandwich probably because he smelled the special \"Sloppy Giuseppe\" brewing! He ordered that and was mega pleased. its exactly like a meatball sub only its not. =D Instead of meatballs its like a meat sauce with more meat and less sauce. \n\nWe'll definitely be back.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1u_jzMe9q3rHLUr8wb_GdA", "review_id": "y83HulzENlNf1aBist-h4A", "text": "This is by far the best pizza I have ever had in my life hands down :) We order the pizza rosa that had red onions and pistachios. It was amazing! We also had the flourless chocolate cake and that was amazing too! I will definitely be back! The ambiance was very cool as well!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "udK1-SLvAIHFGES_xEhahw", "review_id": "uf11ykR0p3eqfTZo13nSVg", "text": "It's unfortunate their menu only has 4 sandwiches on it. The food was good, albeit leaves a lot to wish for. It came on a plate with a couple olives and nothing else. I would expect more for the $9-11 price tag. \n\nThey market themselves as a sandwich shop but I just don't buy it.  More so, it was a hipster hangout where it seems people go to look cool.  Granted, the few items the did have were quite good, but I just expected a nice turkey sandwich, but that wasn't happening.  \n\nThe service was on the verge of incompetent but the owner did swing by with a loaf of bread.  Too bad we had to ask for oil at the counter to dip it in (our waitress was absent).  \n\nTheir water was unpalatable and they didn't have a lemon, lime, orange or anything wedge to make it slightly less offensive.  My friends that live in Phoenix told me though, this is just the way it is there.   \n\nAll in all, I certainly won't be rushing back but there is plenty of room for positive improvements.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gdNJzMx9duSZCBdiU1QKFg", "review_id": "0XS_6kDDz8OIwMb_JFiBbw", "text": "Came here a few months ago for dinner with a friend of mine who had told me about it.  Neither of us had been to Pizzeria Bianco, but wanted to try their pizza without the wait (I've heard horror stories about lines down the block to get in), so we headed over to Pane Bianco.  If you order your food to go here, you can sit out front at the picnic tables and they'll bring it out to you.  We ordered the pistachio/rosemary pizza and gnocchi with pork ragu.  While we waited for our food, we went next door to Lux and got a couple of sodas.  It seemed like a cool place to check out sometime, but I digress.  \n\nThe pizza was good.  There was no sauce, so obviously it was pretty dry, but the flavor was nice.  The gnocchi was good, but kind of greasy.  I would definitely come back here to try another pizza and maybe get another pasta dish or try a sandwich.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jEZNqvXjHcSaNtS1XkUz3w", "review_id": "sHX59q3vMQeZFf9klTrKpg", "text": "This was supposed to be my trip to have the best pizza in America. So imagine my disappointment that they don't even serve it at lunch. What human who eats pizza thinks it should only be served at dinner?  Whaaat?  I have since been kindly corrected by another yelper that this restaurant isn't the pizzeria. My party was confused, since the server said they DO serve pizza...at dinner. The soprassata focaccia sandwich was fine, but overpriced by about $3. \n\nI don't live here to try it again, so the first impression is the only impression. I'll leave it to all you foodie hipsters to prop up the rating.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UVBsfLooSlDcsIi9AiiAqQ", "review_id": "-6RNqhwfvnuZGxclVEeDCg", "text": "They do it right and the hype is true.  This is not the spot for the world famous pizza which you hear about (although you can get it here at night).  That's another restaurant owned by the same people.  This restaurant is simple and classic.  It's super fresh and everything is made by hand.  \n\nI spoke with the owner and he has a machine that grinds his own flour and everything.  If you like authentic Italian food this is a must stop.  Everything you order will make you so effing delighted you won't be able to see straight.  If the owner is there talk to him about food.  He will bring you things to try.  He's happy you are happy about his food....and that makes eating a pleasure.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9FgE70NHPgzf_c2TLpE6Zw", "review_id": "3PtPfoSCI96TVxn6WY7NgA", "text": "Love it.  Perfect lunch spot.  This is NOT the pizza place folks...go here for salads and sandwiches and they will not disappoint.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5FwkuR5Lz9M0kPMInMZ_PQ", "review_id": "30_98le2nthq0HqWN2YdRg", "text": "This place in fantastic they pay attention to every detail from ingredient selection, perpetration, food pairings and customer service. I have food allergies and the head chef will take time to discuss any of the dishes with me. Several time they know the ingrdients as well as the name of the farm the ingredients come from.\n\nAnd Let me say all of this show up in the food. The sandwiches are some of the best I have had anywhere certainly the best in Arizona.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "31OZmHva7Q0dTNqpM4TKug", "review_id": "id76-3XHQ97hsB8abdopzA", "text": "Great flavor.. i tried the Prosciutto, mozzarella, and basil. Loved it, definitely will be going back again.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gh1EXuS42DY3rV_MzFpJpg", "review_id": "i8w_SDfDfx2EfszBCeNM2w", "text": "Yes, glad I finally tried Mr. Bianco's famed sandwich spot.  Added bonus was that they now serve pizza next door, no more 2 hour wait. \n\nThe food is fresh and delicious.  Every dish is a culinary masterpiece and a palette pleas-er.  I would suggest the Mozzarella Sandwich (a Caprese on bread), but always check out the daily special.  Decent selection of craft beers and wine.  Just go and enjoy.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GvubN02IRi0Yy7h_QRe9OA", "review_id": "a1L1iZGTD5AFjjeRayZleg", "text": "The best mozzarella, tomato, basil sandwich in town. The bread is to die for.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TCnWZgGuV3oRsXb_fJmoZg", "review_id": "cHbHrxfxyQMlKVMgJNYR-g", "text": "It is simple.  The best ingredients put together in the best possible way.  The menu is very limited so don't take a picky eater here.  The bread is amazing.\n\nLove to go there for lunch to get a sandwich, and now they are open for dinner where you can get a pizza without having to brave the craziness of Pizzeria Bianco.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "V6rhoTCw7S6H8eHwv2M6Vg", "review_id": "zmbZVFPzlcyQnuSQ4LfRpQ", "text": "Pane Bianco is Pizzeria Bianco's younger brother.  Not as much hype makes for little to no wait with the same great food.  It's proximity to my house makes stopping by to grab a Biancoverde pizza and salad for dinner easy, and it never disappoints.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PpmrxAfusZme01pm6WHGkw", "review_id": "-zvNsZQ9GYxtKJ-5bEOE2A", "text": "I dream about Pane Bianco's rustic loaves. \n\nOn a weekend trip to Arizona I stumbled upon this joint. I bought a loaf of bread and gobbled it down in minutes. The next day I returned for another loaf. I couldn't get enough.\n\nThe bread: perfectly salty, with a crunchy crust, and fluffy crumb. \n\nI am now hunting for a comparable loaf in my hometown, Los Angeles.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "UHWSMoTUnoBuUgujsYIXhw", "review_id": "9Ax7sMbFkxKoalKH660QSQ", "text": "Ohhh this place is the bomb if you're craving a true artisan sandwich. It's a little pricey for a sandwich, but when the bread is made in house in a wood-fired oven, the mozzarella is made fresh in house, it is all worth it to me. The quality of ingredients is what is so fantastic about this lunch spot. It's not too hard to throw some mozzarella, tomato, and basil on some bread. BUT I bet you couldn't do it anywhere near the delicious-ness that this restaurant serves them up. \nTRY: the mozzarella basil sandwich it is phenomenal. Also, the Sopressata w/ aged provolone & wood roasted peppers is mouth watering.  If you are ordering the tuna sandwich, be prepared to have it Mediterranean style (olive oil instead of mayo).", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cUjy7cqOxoqq5l7XrNx4BA", "review_id": "XkJKHs067BCskl2wep8jkA", "text": "It takes me 25 minutes to drive there and it is well worth it. The food is phenomenal and considering its quality, the price is just right. The staff is also fantastic.   I am particularly fond of Tom who s very energetic and engaging.\n\nPane Bianco is an absolute gem and the kind of place I don't mind driving 25 min to get there. The fact that they are right next to Lux is also a plus.\n\nHowever, I can't say the same about dinner where I had the lasagna...For $ 16, it was an abomination, all there was in there was some tomato sauce, bechamel and meat sauce...no cheese or meat sauce...altogether a huge disappointment. Never having dinner there again...", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "WESBNCIvswTWh-Ak2uGf4g", "review_id": "0tWuH1AYrNCXvOfCyGSe2g", "text": "Simple, delicious and satisfying. \n\nThis is the type of meal I crave on a daily basis, nothing fancy, just a simple and healthy meal. Small menu and easy to order from. Other than sandwiches and soups, they offer flatbreads, small entrees, desserts and I think pastries. \n\nTried the tepary bean soup with broccoli and cauliflower, and the tuna salad sandwich. Soup was hearty and delicious, reminded me of the Persian soup called Ash Reshteh in color, flavor and texture. Tuna sandwich was delish, not the typical mayo filled tuna salad but instead topped with balsamic vinegar and arugula. Mmm. Friends had the tomato mozzarella sandwich and prosciutto sandwich, both licked their plates clean. Meal comes with complimentary bread which was used to dip into the soup. They also offer the local Arizona brew, Sun something (?), a nice light beer, very easy to drink. \n\nWill definitely return to try other items, the lamb arugula sandwich looks good! Menu must change often because they didn't have that in the menu on my visit. Really feeling the hip/somewhat rustic decor.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VovMsKbDF2Msflj1zPYF0A", "review_id": "e-ioy8RNK5hHn3Qd9XAFgQ", "text": "I used to be a huge huge fan of this place.  But, recently they seem to have quality control issues.  One issue has been the bread---which used to be nothing short of awesome.  One a couple of recent visits (off the lunch time rush) the bread tasted like it had been sitting around (in one case, the sandwich was inedible).  A second issue has been seasoning, which used to be perfect.  In one case, the sandwich lacked any taste and in another case, the moz was unevenly salted.  All of these are \"sins\" that are excusable from an ordinary sandwich shop with ordinary prices.  (Well, the inedible sandwich isn't excusable...)  But, I expect much better from PB.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u-M4jMYKXsj-l1BYdyNpRQ", "review_id": "yvxvu01Mp-YwCIy-TNU1_w", "text": "Came here for the first time yesterday with my co-workers. It's up the street next to Lux Coffee. They have daily specials for lunch. I got a sandwich, which was amazing. A little bit pricey, but the food was quick and the staff was friendly.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LZ86tqJTvDdHHD68oluGQA", "review_id": "jdpDuDIJt1nBzJWhrsNL-Q", "text": "What in the world is Chef Chris doing to that tuna fish sandwich? You want the BEST tuna fish in the world?!?  GO TO P.B. try the buffalo mozzarella & tomato sandwich as well. Heaven on a plate!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tXhlRAnR3_GoWvewfQni4Q", "review_id": "es7QHX5t0RFb3f-qvurC0w", "text": "The food is tasty, reasonably priced, and the atmosphere is nice. The problem is that the establishment is inundated with hipsters. I think Lux drives them to Pane Bianco.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c_WtbGlViMy6YEvDGAZPeA", "review_id": "0nO_fN9wEb5ro98PByFUvg", "text": "The farmer salad, the bread, and then the pizza. Who says you can't get great pizza outside of NY. Great meal. Worth a drive.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fSLyFeOWXc1Th_yY1BMYfw", "review_id": "rmRamXVWkzOrGnIe4HASBA", "text": "I had heard so many rave reviews about this place, and they were all completely justified! This was easily the best sandwich I've ever had. Highly recommend!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XeEmCJa55BnwTLFJBm2JGQ", "review_id": "Ijf3nKbh0Ob20G9ixAJ_MQ", "text": "WOW! That is the first word that comes to mind. I called to make a lunch business meeting reservation and you'd thought I was asking them to sponsor the lunch! I was told that they really don't like business meetings taking place because of shift change and how long they take. I reacted with asking him if I should seek another restaurant to make my reservation that can accommodate the meeting. He rebutted with \"well I have your name down\" and then click. This bothered me so I called back to cancel my lunch meeting with the manager. After being \"disconnected\" once I was finally able to share my story and cancel my reservation with the manager. The manager was really nice though. Yikes, this is not customer service of any kind. It's sad because I really wanted to try something new (sad face)!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NDkStqTVh-sTDKtKIZkDxQ", "review_id": "G51ET7unFTwM0oojddSkew", "text": "i always drive around this area searching for a new lunch spot but end up pulling in and getting the mozzarella, tomato, and basil sandwich. I have not been disappointed once, and today was no different.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EBCh21wLzToZ_mV0bmxqjw", "review_id": "hQ1M_GaVoUmt0j4IJMhbfg", "text": "They have the same Pizza at night as Pizzeria Bianco without the wait. I had the Sonny Boy and it was delicious!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "svP9WkoIMN3Wta7W9ZhawA", "review_id": "pQ4XwQZODxtwdEszlwRbFQ", "text": "The soup is yummers today!  Absolutely fabulous!  \n\nI do wish they would offer a soup and sandwich option, though.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7F-DVLnGmC5hHPUVfSfxDw", "review_id": "oRIMMZDE5lLmPnizgfOhvg", "text": "Friend invited me for a late lunch here. I had the Mozzarella, Local Tomato, & Basil sandwich. Sandwich was OK. I thought the Focaccia was a bit on the tough side. I'll have to give this place another try. I do want to purchase their bread to take home. Hope to return soon.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cYQBVK4mo1z62x7_kT_4HA", "review_id": "u9MlkXnguue4FIvXFF9hqA", "text": "After reading the reviews, I was expecting more. Pane Bianco is okay. It is a little expensive for what you get. I had the tomato, basil, and mozzarella sandwich for lunch. The mozzarella slab was huge and disproportionate to the tomato and basil. It was just too much of one flavor. I feel lucky that I had someone to trade sandwiches with halfway through the meal. The tuna was okay though nothing special. The iced tea was good, and I appreciate that.  It is often hard to find decent iced tea.  I also enjoyed the rice pudding.  I would try Pane Bianco again, but I think it will always be too much of the same flavor.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "M_0dv7Zwsw3dE2o_EoHFOQ", "review_id": "0Bed3YB87ZvVdUY22jfuYA", "text": "Incredible gourmet pizza, tons of rich flavor but ultimately light food. Lovely, interesting atmosphere and attentive, helpful staff. Try it before word gets out and it becomes tough to get in.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zJurvQwVqI5ripRGQaTIlA", "review_id": "5QkT4jrOJxMlLWPnQr4Jgg", "text": "You know I've been eating Chris's pizza for about ten years now and the pizza I had today was just as great as the first one I had years ago.  However, if the little princess working the counter doesn't give a shit if I am there or not and the best she can do is hand me my pizza and the wrong salad with a \"here you go,\" I can just as easily drive through federal pizza a few blocks north where the people who work there couldn't be any nicer.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F_W5KsGiL_sfHrkK2SC5Tw", "review_id": "LCpLppDYoct2fGEvPZtQ7g", "text": "Pizza, escarole salad and lasagna are perfection. Sauce is unbelievable.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lOvgjEkecLfVJwJriEjt2w", "review_id": "7RHb-SAqpvv_LHffQVk8Sw", "text": "I was pleasantly surprised by my lunch at the newly renovated \"sit down\" side of Pane Bianco. I had been to the \"to go\" side before but wasn't all that impressed by either the service or the food, but this time I was blown away by the simplicity and elegance of the place. Our mozzarella tomato & basil sandwiches were divine, they left us feeling light and airy, not bloated or stuffy. Very gourmet, high quality stuff here. The bread is to die for. \nThe surroundings are rustic and chic, yet you don't have to dress any certain way to dine here, which I like because it takes the pressure off and you can just relax. I saw many families dining here, as well as couples like my husband and I. Would highly recommend!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A_O8wZOsMTPwyeYA4-Rsow", "review_id": "fN0GOokM6bWHfkUKg7hzFA", "text": "The same pizza as Pizza Bianco but with no wait and plenty of seating.\n\nI always get the Margrita pizza which is out of this world (with a very smokey taste).\n\nMexico cokes and community seating (as well as a bar to \"belly up to\").", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3UKRWX6LSmRDfVL54dl_Ug", "review_id": "Nd-1aP-Ll95cmjeR3jA7_Q", "text": "Small and tasteful menu, nice decor, welcoming staff, great beer!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dxG7BtyPWD1eM48xqHYbOw", "review_id": "eVofX1NKbVNcIBqa8BUjHA", "text": "What?! I can get the same pizza as Pizzeria Bianco WITHOUT waiting hours?! AND the sandwiches are AMAZING! My husband brings me a mozzarella, tomato, and basil sandwich every weekend that I work, always a treat! Plus, I get to get Lux coffee next door to go with my sandwich :-)", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Nf_-ReLKWQAf-lJS3ujbGg", "review_id": "anFoeesqNZtEFmwRky0DdA", "text": "Great lunchtime place as long as you know what to expect. Look at the menu before you go - see the menu photos here.\n\nThe menu is very simple and consistent. It doesn't change much. There are daily specials but that doesn't give a great variety to the menu.\n\nWhat they do make is amazing! The bread is fresh, the meats and produce are tasty and simple. I've never had bad food here.\n\nThe table service side, opposite the take-out counter, serves the same menu. You just get the convenience of a waiter or waitress. When I've sat at a table the staff is fast and attentive and has great suggestions if you want them.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j2KLTaSptluzlCe3zakt9w", "review_id": "-LgFucUPU2K3SV7SdvtfIg", "text": "Mozzarella sandwich ... mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm\nmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm\nmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm\nmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm\nmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm\nmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm\nmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!  \n\nThat is all.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IpCH-jaFA-1YgCdi6YmnFg", "review_id": "FyNR7-MXMa3ZyryN3RXcNQ", "text": "Love the spresatta.  Excellent ingredients and mostly local!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "VOhm_qsa-Ga_otVJBnum_w", "review_id": "xrNpLeaWngX8tWZwrvaZUw", "text": "Have never had a bad sandwich here. The bread is baked fresh in a brick oven on the premises by Super Mario and Luigi. The mozzarella cheese is fresh, soft and mild. I love the mozzarella sandwich; it's on the daily menu. But I would go adventurous and get the market sandwich for the day. It's always different but I have never been disappointed. They now also give you a tasty cold bean salad when you order a sandwich. Strong onion flavor but a nice touch with the mozzarella sandwich. A sandwich from here and tropical iced tea from Lux next door make for a meal for the gods.\n\nThey only serve sandwiches to go until 4pm. But you can enjoy the nice French, Bohemian chic dining area if you want a nice dinner.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MFrW5ZjObpkGKqdutadu1Q", "review_id": "ZTzkXv4UuHPCeVP3JT6AtA", "text": "Chris Bianco, you knocked this one out of the park. Every time I go I get the mozzarella, tomato, basil sandwich. Their ingredients are so fresh and delicious, there is really nothing quite like it. But it's their bread what makes it especially fantastic and unique. To people visiting Phoenix, you should make a point of going here, and to Phoenicians who have not been, shame on you.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HhOZZoj0Gfd8xnuwSgNZgA", "review_id": "2g6sTkGQVf-8T_w0IWhhAQ", "text": "I really like there sandwiches. Very different from other places, I just wished that the bread is always made fresh to order just like the pizza then it would have been amazing. Definitely recommend it...", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H7NH96DxC4cUuBBCeMLa7g", "review_id": "pSBHAg8YeRFaYFvpfNdFqg", "text": "Next to Lux - and nice to go to after a caffeine sugar high from a Soy Mocha. Friend and I got the Mozzarella sandwich. The bread was delicious and it came with a freshly made side cabbage salad (which I think changes each day/week). I recommend asking for some balsamic vinaigrette on the side. The sandwich is even better when you dip in that. Sorry to modify, but really, it's like a caprese on a sandwich. Just needs it! \n\n\nStaff seems to be all guys. Maybe just every time I go... but they are always super friendly. Great Vibe. \n\nNote: Not a ton of vegetarian/vegan nor gluten free options unfortunately.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eBFXojgTo2SWLtzv7jJlxQ", "review_id": "pmmpybCVzLEdwy7lCERfgw", "text": "QUALITY QUALITY QUALITY!\nThat is what makes this place great!\nThey understand that good quality ingredients don't need too much to be delicious. \nThat is the basic principal of REAL Italian cooking and they get it.\nThe food is simple but delicious. Everything is fresh.\nMy favorite? The Tuna Sandwich with Arugula on fresh bread. \nSimple. Delicious. Perfect.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8-VLDMz0nAV7dm4tFBSGTA", "review_id": "ka3UfW0_5rC3mo3gBY7gAA", "text": "Bread is fabulous. mozarella sandwich great. parking is difficult. staff nice . pleasant.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HestW1GKSkmUs_vpnauE_w", "review_id": "9OdHzdj9nrE5d06dtH9tug", "text": "Pane Bianco is among the best in the valley when it comes to quality, flavor, and service. I got my order To Go, so I can't speak for the Dine In service, but I was greeted with a smile and got the full first-time rundown from the guy at the front. I ordered the mozzarella sandwich and was so happy I did. Their mozz is made in-house, and let me tell you that makes all the difference. The bread was crispy and the trio of mozz/tom/basil was to the T. The atmosphere is lax and airy, perfect for lunch. They also have an outdoor patio with misters, which always seals the deal for me.\n\nOverall, if you're looking for food that's made with love, go to Pane Bianco.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "C5hDZleIfHtcXS9p4ZYBuA", "review_id": "1uCadm5U1np-dXHRdwwviA", "text": "Super nice staff, very cute decor.  A hip, cool place.  Not too crowded at lunch", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r6u8ZQDuEJixxFGrv3RQTA", "review_id": "g0S8BaBCGB33l0HjwLC2iA", "text": "Stumbled upon this place for lunch. Lucky me.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OeYESMOMLXDKCdSQp_wUug", "review_id": "Wlcz6D3IfvWCimwdGHoYeg", "text": "Pane Bianco has changed in recent years - and they have only made the place more wonderful. I appreciate the expansion, as it makes the place a wonderful spot to meet friends for lunch without feeling cramped or overheated (by sitting outside). The french press coffee is to die for, and I can't wait to come back and try dinner! I had the soppressata which was just as delicious as I remembered from 8 years ago. And yes, I am a vegetarian!\n\nI also purchased some Hayden Flour Mill pizza flour that I cannot wait to try! It's incredible to me that they mill all that flour out back! Talk about eating local - it's locally grown wheat, milled right there in the back, packaged under their roof and sold to you. It's like a dream. So go - grab some to-go, meet friends, take your kids, and eat. good. food.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 11, "useful": 17, "cool": 13}, "user_id": "8p4at4zdzCpueAmSBaorZA", "review_id": "FagDoOSsG7v58sMGdqp50g", "text": "I have been coming to Pane Bianco since before the twins were born and before they expanded.  I love my fresh Mozzarella sandwich.  I had an appointment in downtown PHX, so I could finally get a fix.  It had been a few months since I had been able to go and get my sandwich.  I do agree with Iain B.  $10 for a sandwich is pretty hefty, but I cannot help but stop by when I am without the twins.  I was able to sit down at one of the picnic tables outside, yes it was hot, but that is why I live in AZ,  and enjoy my book while I ate my yummy treat.  My husband usually gets the Market sandwich, I had a taste of a few, they are really good, but nothing beats my choice.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q_XYyMaVbcFf1MjSpV52sg", "review_id": "aF3b8AytnNHosXGfc1T12A", "text": "My husband and I went to Pane Bianco when we were driving through Phoenix and we absolutely loved it! Incredible food, service and decor. Pane Bianco had a very warm and friendly vibe. The bread is to die for!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MkRZqG_l555PH2YF0HQ-hw", "review_id": "pXGcIQhHvd5Uy63RG7ZBpQ", "text": "Absolutley fantastic meal! Everything handmade onsite and fresh! By far one of the best the best meals I've ever had! Coming back tomorrow for lunch! Amazing service as well!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cdDVlatq0NxUNfnBLSwjCg", "review_id": "KJPIcXrJi4WCW18bfAjAWA", "text": "I came her for lunch with a co-worker. I was disappointed with the lack of options (I'm a picky eater). We both got the soppressata sandwich and a bowl of veggie soup. I LOVED the soup, who know I would actually eat cauliflower and like it? The sandwich was good, but I'd rather have a pizza- which they only do for dinner. I was able to score a bottle of olive oil so I can roast my veggies- awesome! If I'm around here I'll be back, but I won't go out of my way to eat here.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tI50wDaUSpzQzpQiP5GtJw", "review_id": "0mV93YcTQTGL_wFnQ1ii5A", "text": "Great lunch!  Mozzarella was wonderful. The handmade bread was delicious. Started off with some \"Bites\"  pickled veggies and fresh made green olives. The market salad and sandwich that my husband and I shared was delicious.\n\n Overall the quality, freshness and taste was superb. Our server was friendly and helpful. Even though it is quite a drive for us we will be back soon.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cBJqlNzyoJFak3_XRe2bvw", "review_id": "g1phhGjgcTn5OmnFDBgdag", "text": "Pane Bianco came up as \"highly recommended\" for lunch on my Yelp app and is close to work so I decided to stop in for lunch and to try somewhere new. Parking was a bit tight and not a lot of spaces in general but was luckily able to snatch one. There are two sides to enter, one for to-go and one for eat in. I walked inside and the d\u00e9cor was so cute, very vintage meets farmhouse feel. They wanted to stick me at a long table with another party of 2 but felt awkward so I went to sit up at the bar, since there weren't any small tables to choose from. Service was very fast, ordered a diet coke but received a coca cola \"light\", which in my opinion does not taste like diet coke. Oh well. \n\nI read their menu (which is VERY limited) and looked on their board for the specials of the day. There were a total of 4 sandwiches, 4 salads and 2-3 \"bar size\" options to choose from and that's all. Only 2 of the options had meat in them so I was a bit disappointed with that and neither option was what I wanted. I ultimately ordered the market sandwich, which was a roasted tomato, arugula and goat cheese on focaccia bread. I think the servers were bored because it wasn't busy and they kept circling around waiting for something to do, very weird. Maybe I noticed it more because I was alone? Anyways, I got my food within 5 minutes and it came with a tiny serving of coleslaw, which was made with apples and red onions. The sandwich was fine but nothing amazing...coleslaw was different but ate it in like 3 bites. I was still hungry after my lunch so decided to order the flourless chocolate cake for dessert...couldn't pass that up! It was really great, came with a vanilla bean cream on top to balance out the richness of the cake. I got the bill and it was $22 so not cheap...the market sandwich with no meat on it was $12! Yikes. \n\nAll in all, I just came to realize that Pane Bianco is just not for me. I know they have great ingredients and does have a certain appeal, very downtown. I did notice the dinner options and was curious if dinner time is a better time to go, since options were things I actually wanted to eat (stuffed peppers, posole, pasta, pizza). So, I wouldn't not recommend it I just don't think I would come back. Glad I tried it though!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "esomNneHvsEv91MmraM5ug", "review_id": "ewMW0Eopo9uBtAh6vJRdPw", "text": "I've only eaten at the restaurant once and have ordered takeout from here numerous time as I live about a block away.\nDine-in experience:\nI came here with a friend who raved about this place. I loved the restaurance. The atmosphere is low-key and romantic. The service is great, casual while still being professional and the food. Well It's owned by Chris Bianco (in some form or another at least) so do I really need to talk about how great the food is? Well if you're unfamiliar, the food is incredible! \n\nTake-out experience:\nI love that when I order something to go they know exactly how long it will take to be ready. It means I am not made to sit and wait while my food is being prepared and at the same time it means my food isn't sitting waiting for me to get there (their pizzas are paper thin and get lose heat quickly). The staff is always friendly and personable.\nI love that I can buy alive oils and maranara sauce there too. I'm going to try my hand at making pizza this weekend. I bought some pizza flour, maranara and oil from them yesterday.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hn_DclKLzdxABRGGAuqKgg", "review_id": "Uz4BoZLDDiqsdtZtU3FdMQ", "text": "Pane Bianco is a refreshing breath of air.\n\nAfter having a bad experience at Pizzeria Bianco, I was pretty hesitant to try Pane. My husband talked me into going, and I'm really glad that he did. Restaurant is located next to Lux, so parking is shared (either the small lot next to/behind the building or along the street).\n\nI really like the decor. The seating is mostly large tables with chairs and benches. It's dimly lit, with a small bar and a separate to-go section. Menu is small but sufficient and good. I like that you can order a pizza in addition to trying something a little different from Pizzeria.\n\nEggplant parmigiana is lovely. It's small but rich, with a wonderfully crisp topping and rich eggplant inside. I like that it isn't bogged down in marinara and cheese. The honey lemon chicken is amazing. The chicken is extremely tender, and the accompanying apple slaw and potato salad are refreshing and delicious. The plating is very rustic, which I like.\n\nService was good. We had a great time. I can't wait to stop in and try lunch sometime.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OOvKpHzjg4CKPyBYl8Fs0A", "review_id": "oTRGLjmFsnwBAP1k56UUAA", "text": "Fantastic ! This place never disappoints. The food is incredible and the owners brother is always so friendly and warm to the patrons. Highly recommend it! Great food incredible atmosphere!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iyh_RJnD2RqOw_yyviRxUg", "review_id": "VuWc-EOS-1wi27NBDtctRg", "text": "Loved the place. Wonderful fresh food. Bread is something I would come here again for!\nThe salad that came as side had yummy dressing and was well done. Great unique decor. One of those places that inspires me to be a restauranteur :).", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EYvrJXZJCk9xzZxNUIM1_Q", "review_id": "bGDWC1ITwQkVzq1PHQ3pSQ", "text": "Went w/ 4 adult friends (and a teen) for a birthday dinner a couple wks ago. Food was really very exceptional, loved the casual ambience (we sat in the separate alcove) and the service was really above and beyond. I usually do not give glowing restaurant critiques but this was a very special night mainly because of the aforementioned. I'm definitely going back. My only detraction was the cost---almost 300$ and yes, we did have wine but NOT excessive amounts. Just be careful with what you wish  for.......", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "p7dvahRPZIWL7T6pFA_0dg", "review_id": "1DP0Q9tFRug2KQdtUYifMg", "text": "We've been coming here for years and it's not new news but over the last year the menu here has changed. For Years I used to order the tuna salad because the sandwiches are too filling for me for lunch and it's gone now so I tried the chicken salad. The chicken salad was made with white meat chicken that was cooked well and was still was moist and tossed with a whole grain mustard lots of  apple and seemed sweetened with something. The greens underneath were very fresh and were garnished with a fresh ripe local tomato and it came with a piece of country bread. The salad was good and an above average salad but it was sweet.\n\nMy husband always used to enjoy the sopressata sandwich and that one has also been updated to be made with roasted onions instead of the fire roasted red pepper. It's still a good sandwich but it used to be great with the red pepper mostly because of the natural juices the pepper added to the sandwich improved the flavor and the meaty texture of the pepper that made it easier to eat. The onions are good but not the same but it was nice that it came with a small side of apple slaw. \n\nThey also don't give out the candies anymore with your meal.\n\nThe bread is special from here as it's made with local heirloom grains.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uWeMgQMWd_dxqSxPpnd-qw", "review_id": "5aOhHyAvExpGf5VSc-jhsg", "text": "I love Pane Bianco--but sadly they have priced me out of their market  for the most part when it comes to sandwiches.  $13 for their tuna sandwich is outrageous--and beyond a price point that I am willing to pay under any  circumstances.  At 9 or even 10 I thought it was reasonably fair and allowed for a tip--at $13  it is not affordable and there is nothing left over for a tip.  I am so sorry that I won't be having lunch there anymore with any kind of frequency.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hGxsYwRMYOAgwJAfOnHEAw", "review_id": "R59K1WXJGYXBi6y2K2RGdQ", "text": "Went here with a friend.    I had the \"market salad,\" which included prosciutto, pomegranates, persimmons, among many other ingredients.   It is amazing  how putting the right ingredients together affects the dish one eats.   It was one of the \"specials\" of the day.   Marco, the brother of the owner, was most attentive.    The person I went with is from New York.   Marco is from NY.    He is quite friendly, and is very good at making his guests feel welcome.     My friend told me about their pizzas.    Next time I shall not be distracted by their specials of the day and order the pizza.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kUKH7Mbah6TVgV_9LEnH0g", "review_id": "GiXA9VVzELc9tzsUJPiN7g", "text": "Had really bad service that one time, but it's been great ever since. \nBread has improved. (Maybe I got a bad loaf considering I normally love it?) Love the fresh local approach and fresh milled flours used.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nX8uAoc0_PgIc1YBhfW7zQ", "review_id": "lAIr-uExP3Semq41KPscBw", "text": "The sandwiches at Pane Bianco are consistently amazing in taste and quality.  Pane makes their sandwiches from locally sourced ingredients and home made mozzarella, which is that extra kiss that you look for in any decent meal.  My regular favorites are the mozzarella, basil and tomato sandwich and the sopressata sandwich. Both are incredible.  My wife loves their tuna sandwich as well. \n\nHaving said that, I do have one minor criticism... the evening menu.  For the love of god leave the sandwiches on the menu in the evening.  I have sat outside so many times listening and watching people leave when they go in to pick up a sandwich in the evening only to find out that  it cannot be obtained.  I even would love a Pane sandwich in the evening from time to time and more often if I knew I could get one.  :)", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5Ka8MMYEoZfsU-jZzUt00Q", "review_id": "-SVzUa89I8MmrmH7iYnNmg", "text": "I'm surprised I haven't reviewed Pane! I've been coming here for years. I've only eaten lunch here once and had the caprese sandwich (divine). But dinner! Dinner here is where it's at! \n\nPane Bianco has the freshest ingredients for great prices. They serve the same six pizzas that you can find at their Pizzeria locations (without the hour+ wait times to get a table) for the same price ($12-16)! If you don't try the Rosa, with its perfect blend of red onion and pistachios, you are missing out. It's honestly the best pizza I've ever had in my ENTIRE LIFE(!!!) The margherita is also blissfully on point. They have seasonal dinner specials and I was really happy with a pear salad our server recommended. Did I mention their service? It's some of the best I've experienced. The servers know the food and are always quick to suggest something new.\n\nThey have a bar section, a few small tables and plenty of communal-style table seating. The lighting is perfect, and you can always pop in next door to their take out section, order a pizza or a loaf of their fresh-baked bread and walk over to Lux for a latte. There is plenty of outside seating that they share with Lux, but I'm not too sure if they will serve you outside (definitely not if you're planning on having a glass of wine). \n\nPane Bianco is a true gem of the downtown/uptown Phoenix area.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u9QCaamnGl7T5lGshpsG9g", "review_id": "6y3FIX_noIZLfBAncfc-sg", "text": "Pros: cool atmosphere, good service, good location, quality ingredients\n\nCons: limited menu (3 salads, only 4 sandwiches at a place called bread), very frufru\n\nMore pros than cons on the list, but I didn't like my chicken salad sandwich even though the ingredients were of good quality. There wasn't much chicken but a lot of arugula and apples. I'm okay with some diced apple as a garnishment but there were so many that it overpowered the sandwich and made it too sweet. Not the savory taste I'm looking for with a chicken salad sandwich. Cool atmposhere, but not cool enough to go to and not be satisfied with the food.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Tk-EPGbUSwl-FLNs5YI56w", "review_id": "4_wQahUAVI1-4t2dfdMnJQ", "text": "Great place for lunch but the take-home bread was what really blew me away. Wonderful, rustic loaves with great crust and authentic flavor; these folks take great pride in their baking and it shows. Worth the drive for this alone.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Brl48VfxNW-euavSmmGDkw", "review_id": "nMmtUswb1YuMLLAKMMcyVQ", "text": "Pane Bianco somehow got even cuter.  Since the last time we were here, they added a cool full service eat-in dining room where the cafe next door used to be. \n\nOn this visit I had the Market Sandwich which this time was an Egg Fritata with spicy sopresota, manchego, tomato, greens and onion.  I actually thought the locally grown tomatoes were the star - much beefier and tastier than the grocery store tomatoes we get at home. I wanted more sopresota, but I got my fix with a piece of my sister-in-law's sopresota sandwich with aged provolone and wood-roasted onions. This is my favorite sandwich on the menu, which I ordered myself the last time we were at Pane Bianco. According to our server, the most popular sandwich is the mozzarella, followed by the sopresota.  I'd put all of these sandwiches up against any of the best sandwiches served anywhere.  Our kiddos loved the focaccia as well. \n\nThey bake the awesome round bread in the wood-burning hearth you see when you walk in, they make and smoke the mozzarella on the premises and the veggies are locally sourced as well. Great place.  #amazingsandwiches", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LzBRF1sMlbcPBz46tm74cQ", "review_id": "XRO4JIrh_SLvPFYsDikLhw", "text": "One word: LOVE! This place is right next to Lux Cafe. My group and I went here to have lunch after getting our java (and tea) fix next door at Lux. \n\nI ordered the Chicken Salad and it was delicious. They use locally grown tomatoes and you can really taste the difference - fresh and flavorful. I highly recommend it. My cousin got the mozzarella salad since she's a big cheese lover and it's also really good. We also ordered the focaccia appetizer - it was awesome. It reminds me of a high-end pizza bread. \n\nIn summary, it's a cute, slightly hipster place to have brunch or lunch.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pJUdG8KPNfZOLdVqiWIpAw", "review_id": "kdH6wmTW3XhRPfZP0fueug", "text": "Great place for simple sandwiches and salads.  If you're looking for variety this is not the place for you.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6e5EDgQ2gq0vZXl3wkB5FQ", "review_id": "YD76beUU1PQnqJ7yclzAhA", "text": "I was in Phoenix for a day and found this place for lunch using Yelp. I must say that I really liked it. The place has a very laid back feel and has a very rustic and antiquated atmosphere. \n\nWhen we sat down, we were served immediately. Our server was really good. He was enthusiastic and was knowledgable about the menu. \n\nWhat we got: \n*Mozzarella Sandwich: This was really good. Fresh mozzarella served with tomato and fresh basil on split foccacia sandwiches and dressed lightly with olive oil. Extremely fresh, refreshing and light.\n\n*Chicken Salad: Fresh, juicy chicken and the dressing was refreshing. \n\nOne small gripe: Cutlery was placed on the left instead of the right. \n\nDefinitely will be back if I'm in the area!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Tomr9p1-7iKA3Mfr7xpjpA", "review_id": "fAJLylZ_U7aq710GCXvnCA", "text": "Outstanding ambience, terrific service, and unforgettable food all come together in perfect harmony under the chic roof of Pane Bianco. The vegetable soup, house-made mozzarella sandwich, and chicken salad sandwich blew away any expectations, and were all washed down beautifully with the Sonoran Brewing Co. White Chocolate Ale that was recommended to us by our superb server. Easily one of the, if not THE best sandwich shop in Phoenix.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y8KQR51RTTdVvUa3tL4GjA", "review_id": "60QApVKAx2OV3WpaO2zjSQ", "text": "After my same-sex date and I sat down at the bar, it took more than 10 minutes (I was watching the clock) before the waiter first addressed us and only AFTER serving an opposite-sex couple who had sat down next to us FIVE minutes later.  I was very disappointed that we weren't served in the order in which we arrived.  We had gone to Pizzera Bianco the previous weekend and thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the dining experience.  So, we had similarly high expectations for the Pane Bianco cafe.  We were disappointed.  If we weren't starving, we would've gone elsewhere.  We're not entirely sure that the unsatisfactory service was the result of our sexual orientation, but it was very suspicious.  The food was great, however, but we are certain that we will think twice before going to any more of the Bianco's restaurants.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Dpi50FrVtvy8Sh7TVbwetg", "review_id": "heKKWHTKMntkqaOT-8fIcw", "text": "Stopped by Pane Bianco with my girlfriend yesterday on our way to the park. We both got the mozzarella, tomato, basil sandwich. It was delicious. The service was great and outside seating was dog friendly. I definitely want to check this place out again to see what else is on their menu!\n\nPros\n-Good food\n-Fresh bread\n-Nice outside seating\n\nCons\n-little pricey", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2G5N1YvbqQ_9Wa3UEMMbnA", "review_id": "zM86c1S6SXLmdvNdnRKPDg", "text": "The worst tuna sandwich I ever had and the most expensive.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zh1X47IrjH8S7boGBzDtvQ", "review_id": "y6Re68aSE9MdP0W6IV1w4Q", "text": "I have eaten almost everything on Pane Bianco's menu! Their market sandwiches never disappoint; the flavors in the  slow roasted pork are crazy good, the mozarella  sooo fresh, you feel like  thanking the cow. My favorite pizza is a tie between the rosa and bianco verde - 2 entirely different pizza experiences. One features pistachios and caramelized onion(rosa) and the other,  arugula atop amazing cheese.  Both put me in an exceptionally good mood and I relish every single biteI have no idea how they make everything so delicious but keep the magic going! An added plus? The rice pudding is unbelievable and the hospitality they show their customers sets the bar! Every star, well deserved! These people have my respect!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ygeVOfKqwoUDHesQWdfd6A", "review_id": "RIVc2drdCfUA6aCTPSX6oQ", "text": "Decent food but the service is very hit and miss.  Usually miss. So disappointing considering the hype.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GAbtBZeYtCJLNqVXRJcYkg", "review_id": "FLk6416yyYkmMgT8vA2mzQ", "text": "Oh Pane, you stole my heart. Not only was your service spectacular, your staff was nice, attentive and prompt. We had about 15-20 people come in at 2:45pm unknowing that you were closing at 3pm for a reserved event. You served all of us promptly without one mess up on an order. The food was ridiculously great and the water/drinks were always being filled or asked if another beer would be liked. I ordered the mozzarella sandwich which came on a warm focaccia bread... it was such a nice touch. The mozzarella was fresh and ample. The basil was fresh without any dents, blackening on corner leaves or bruising from being ripped/chopped- any of the such that often arrives on such sandwiches. \n\nThe d\u00e9cor is very anthropologie bohemian chic... so cozy. I can't wait to frequent you again next time I'm in phx. You lived up to all the raving reviews friends have told me.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CYHX8nnPoqclfWSsl1JWnA", "review_id": "94sHtTzWkHBi_Cqx4Z8EjQ", "text": "This place is small yet super cute.\nI got the Tomato basil mozzarella.  Yummmmmmmm it's a must!!!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZkeDotlD3gxiBq8dtJqSAg", "review_id": "D0Iqhd29SOpcLc8q3RVPkg", "text": "We found this place through yelp for lunch, and its great !  Its small, rustic, large tables for seating.. It was not too busy when we went, so we were to able to chat with our server regarding the place. She was friendly and informed us of their dinner menus, also we learned they serve the same pizza as Pizzeria Bianco without the long wait. The service was fantasitic. \n\nThat day  we ordered the vegertarian soup to share. OMG ! I could eat that every day, so hearty and delicous. My husband who is not a big fan of soups, loved it. \nWe both also ordered the Mozzarella, tomato basil sandwiches. Fresh mozzeralla,  fresh bread, simple and delicous, the slaw/salad it was served with  was beyond amazing. \n\nWe will return to try their dinner menu soon !", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8wK7_qZ18mokBxw5zdSo9w", "review_id": "_hp0xB242_tCj1nOg9E1Kg", "text": "One of Phoenix's hidden gems!  No longer do you have to wait 2 hours to get Phoenix's best pizza at Pizzeria Bianco. Now you can go to Pane Bianco and get either pizza or a wonderful home cooked meal.  And, I do mean, a Home Cooked Meal... Old world Italian style with a kick!  One of my favorite places in all of Phoenix.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DsAtj95BpjOO4fVsA6mWPQ", "review_id": "okX-4FuMH-6ev8NhgcFd9w", "text": "The atmosphere at Pane Bianco was the first thing I noticed when walking in... I definitely felt like I stepped out of Phoenix and into a quirky European bistro.  Menu is limited for lunch but the options were solid and made my decision difficult!\n\nI ended up going with the market sandwich which on that day, featured a sunny side up farm egg, burrata and asparagus and it was DELICIOUS.  A much larger portion than I expected, when combined with the high quality of the ingredients, justifies the slightly higher price.  My DP decided on a slice of their famous pizza, which are reheated slices during lunch.  I was kind of disappointed by this, but the bite I stole from him was still crunchy, cheesy, and tasty, so it didn't seem to make a difference.  \n\nI know it's only March, but my east coast skin was roasting in the sun at the tables out front.  An umbrella would have been delightful, but that's literally my only complaint.  Great food, service - I'd definitely return!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u0M0_UtBH3IEoqemj0uzGw", "review_id": "oiVrOG1yxTgUauMfK2jC_g", "text": "I award two stars because the bread is, indeed, fantastic.  Other than that, I was underwhelmed by the pretentiousness.  The decor is painfully cute.  No, this is not what casual but sophisticated places look like in Europe, although communal tables are common overseas.  The menu is very limited and each dish seems designed to wow with an ingredient one wouldn't expect.  Why not just make something that tastes good?  Why does it have to be \"different\" just to be \"different\"?  \n\nI had the chicken salad.  The chicken was good but there wasn't much of it.  It was somewhat overwhelmed by mustard and the rest of the salad consisted of a pile of arugula and dates.  Forgive me if I sound like a rube for never experiencing dates with mustard before.  But I won't be doing it again.  If the pizzas available at Pizzeria Bianco are also made here, that wasn't clear from the menu the day I visited.  There was a pizza of the day, again with some unusual addition designed to turn heads.  I'm sure the ingredients such as the fresh herbs and house-made mozzarella are superb here as they are in Bianco's other establishments, but they SHOULD BE given the prices.  \n\nGet the bread to go.  Otherwise the main reason to dine here is to be seen somewhere that Phoenicians who never leave the Southwest think is European.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n8EPJekHJ8eXly_F0d1UNg", "review_id": "DrBO3vIRHMW-EL-558tVYQ", "text": "I was in Arizona this past weekend and stumbled on to this quaint little restaurant -- I Hab a chicken dish cooked in a tangerine sauce and these fabulous beans like fava beans and a salad with onions and red cabbage oh my god I thought I had died and gone to heaven - not to mention the Bar tender and the hostess who served us -- thank you Pane Bianco ... My friend had a pizza and it was so fresh all the  ingrediates  were great !!!!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nCu2AQILfu5uLE7Dk4m4Vg", "review_id": "CHTJFI6Ul89ixwuMIRcNwg", "text": "fantastic sandwiches on fresh baked bread, right off the light rail. they serve some of the same famous pies/ dishes as Pizzeria Bianco with less of a wait/ busy room. definitely hit this up!\n\nonly reasons it doesnt get the full 5 stars: limited menu, every time i want to try the deserts they are out of the flavors i want. other than that, love it. the caprese sandwich is one of the best in town!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "EDPucJOSBzuZqg8mqBAp7Q", "review_id": "0CjOLfK8RSm6bpKPUuwT7Q", "text": "* FRESH LOCAL INGREDIENTS made with love *\n* Serves same pizza as Pizzeria Bianco but has spacious seating *\n\nbefore going to the airport, we had two more hours to kill. decided to check out Lux Cafe and what do we see?  PANE BIANCO!!! \n\nIT'S A SIGN!! heheh.  we were planning to visit pizzeria bianco and pane bianco on our weekend getaway. thought we were going to leave phoenix without it but we already dined at pizzeria bianco. we weren't planning to actually eat too much. no pizza this time since we wanted to try other items.\n\nit's a HUGE space. i recommend people to visit pane bianco versus pizzeria bianco since you can 1) seat more, 2) there isn't a line, 3) they serve the pizza. in fact, i like the rustic decor. brendan told us that lux cafe used to be in half the space until they acquired their own building next door. pane bianco was able to become much bigger.\n\ni was asking brendan so many questions, cuz that's what i do!! haha..\nhe was more knowledgeable than the waitresses at pizzeria bianco or the cashier girl at pane bianco. guess it's not everyday people like me appear.  brendan was probably thinking that that was the reason they tell you what they use, the process, the history when he was hired to work there. some diner like me would be testing him. (he passed. heheh)\n\non the board, there is a daily special. happy hour is 3-7pm daily -- $2 off beers.\n(the foccacia sandwiches are on the lunch menu)\n\ncomplimentary bread with EVOO. i felt that the bread here was slightly better than the one at pizzeria bianco. but really, it's the same bread.\n\nmeatballs (side order) - i had my eyes on the meatballs...staring at the photos on the computer screen, so i knew this was what we were having. 3 good sized meatballs made from GRASS FED BEEF with crushed tomato sauce that was divine and a basil leaf. LOVE LOVE!!! \n\nmarket salad - they change it up daily/monthly but they follow a flavor palate. this time, it was a lighly dressed citrus viniagrette on a bed of arugula, oranges, candied pecans, and goat cheese. just what we were looking for.\n\nwhen we were at pizzeria bianco, we were so full that we didn't get to try dessert.\n\nthis time, we ordered the vanilla rice pudding. when i was reading about it, other people said that it was enough for two.  well, it was a much more generous portion than i had imagined!!  it was topped with boysenberry jam and not too sweet.  perfect ending to our 'light' meal'.\n\nthere are currently two pizzeria biancos (we didn't go to the other location) and one pane bianco. plans are in the works to expand adding a pizzeria bianco in tucson for the future. \n\nFIRST STOP, Pizzeria Bianco.\nLAST STOP, Pane Bianco.\n\nHAPPY EATING!!! =D", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "L9-X4KASFfdhOeVeYSDgvA", "review_id": "b2k_NysqUCZ_zRh_umjKvw", "text": "Delicious gourmet food, wonderful location, pleasant service and never a wait!  This is the place to go to get some delicious Chris Bianco pizza!!  \n\nWe've been here many times, so we've tried several of the pizzas, sandwiches and salads.  Everything is excellent - heavy gourmet flavor (without creating heavy food), fresh ingredients (like locally-sourced goat cheese), delicious crusts/breads...  My husband once brought home a loaf of bread and a jar of fig jam from here, and it was also delectable!\n\nThe service is really warm and the staff is knowledgeable.  The place is adorable, with a country chic decor and the nooks and crannies of a cool older building.  It's conveniently located right next to Lux coffee shop.  \n\nI should note that we've also been to another Bianco restaurant and the food and service weren't nearly as good.  This is definitely my go-to Bianco!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WWCXaMgNYkuFhup3QTidTw", "review_id": "VYhue4G05VhoTMUhc1-BtA", "text": "If I could eat one sand which for the rest of my life (can't have captain nemo's in placenta, ca since it went out of business decades ago) it would be this tomato, basil, mozzarella sand which on that perfect bread!  Just the perfect amount of seasoning.....I want one now!!!  Love how one can get a sandwich there and a drunk from lux and enjoy the patio!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u8Nb6ggdUFleRZjuRJRO3A", "review_id": "C-R3FMzuOU_T-IdxZucLlw", "text": "Pane Bianco doubles as a fantastic bakery and restaurant. The menu items are made with the freshest of ingredients and delicious. The price is moderately high for lunch but definitely worth it. The decor and interior work wonderfully together to give you a very pleasurable dining experience. The most unique part of the interior is the bar which I was told was salvaged and was formerly an alter. Staff is friendly and knowledgable about the menu, ingredients, and specials.\n\nA little known secret is that Pane Bianco is owned and operated by the same family who owns Pizzeria Bianco and you can get the same exact pizzas here even though they are not listed in the menu. All the same great taste, without any of the downtown wait for a table.\n\nA must try location for anyone in the uptown area.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BLmdNOPPGTsuu8wc2WeYkQ", "review_id": "1XmGgrPfiEk6t8KyFZdu5Q", "text": "Awesome place! Love the revolving menu. The Tres leche w rhubarb was to die for. Highly recommend it!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GVH_iuoPc0aP3ZNYlWuKag", "review_id": "jCnWpq09w4tEgMZ9exJSXg", "text": "Pane Bianco is one of those neighborhood places that we've wanted to try for years but somehow haven't gotten to.  So I suggested it for lunch today and off we went.  We were very pleased all around.  The ambiance is great- kind of rustic Italian chic with low and high tables, a bar, and a takeout area next door.  The service was fantastic.  It took maybe 3 minutes to get our food, although sandwiches and salads aren't too taxing to make, and it wasn't crowded.  Still, it was noted and much appreciated.  I got the Caprese salad.  I debated between that and the sandwich, but finally decided on the salad because it did come with bread (which I definitely wanted to try, it being PANE Bianco, but sometimes sandwiches are just too bready).  I spent 2 weeks a couple of years ago literally eating my way through Italy on Caprese salads, and this was as good as many and better than some.  The tomatoes were red ripe and tasty.  The mozzarella was fresh, and it had just the right amount of basil, olive oil, and salt and pepper.  Yum- thinking about it now makes me hungry all over again.  The bread was as expected, fresh and crusty.  I also got the pickled vegetables, which were good and interesting.  It was a plate of baby carrots, onions, cauliflower, and peas pickled in what seemed to be apple cider vinegar, so they were sweet and sour at the same time.  Sweet Pea got the Soppresata sandwich, which came with the chile Soppreseta today (which was great, as we are both notorious spicy hounds), and he really enjoyed it.  It also came with sort of a saucy cold bean salad, I think they were lima or fava beans, which he didn't like but I LOVED.  I ate all of his too.  They serve Mexican sodas but aren't too precious about it- always appreciated.  We will definitely be going back, and I will go by the takeout for a loaf of bread when I'm having a party.  Good to know there is a good bread bakery around!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Avf58wphDluj8O4QtMgdzw", "review_id": "7Bw6nwD_29ZJWLalGjfmIA", "text": "This place is so quant I LoVE it!! Try the traditional marguerite pizza it is soo yummy and thin crust with a great crunch! I will definitely be returning", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bwmXfjwrogAaGqV33kSVpQ", "review_id": "3Iqsi4AXVyD1LMGOGRzaCQ", "text": "Had the chicken salad sandwich and was not impressed. Bread was whatever. Setting is cool but I probably won't be back. Expected more from these yelp ratings.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f-ojxL4YMhjBmyaFao0eZA", "review_id": "PWMLDyV1AKwQHyA5DZZ-cg", "text": "Love this place! Farm fresh fruit and veggies. Desserts and bread made from scratch. The pizza is the best in the city. Daily quality control is recognized and appreciated. Art work for the most part has been done by family members of the owners. Establishment supports local growers and brewers. Meat is from happy grass feed animals. Highly recommend you stop in and say hello to John and Armando who are always on site. One last piece of information some will appreciate: It does not feel like a corporate \"look at me, I'm here\" type of restaurant. People who eat at this place understand the value of nutritional food that tastes awesome. The only negative is that the parking lot is shared with Lux Cafe and at times parking is a problem.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pF9U_aF9M457EShgjvu9Hg", "review_id": "N-yDDvlSPF2Nc-w4yGZfOA", "text": "When I came here I had a flashback and thought I was back in Italy. Pane Bianco does only a few things but it does them right. I came here for lunch on hot day and ordered the mozzarella, tomato, basil sandwhich on their homemade foccacia and a vegetable soup with parmigianno. With the temperature as it was, the soup was a mistake, albeit a delicious one.\n\nThe sandwich was incredible. The bread was fresh and full of flavor, the mozzarella was creamy, and the basil added a nice crunch. Not to mention, they do not short change you on the portions; it was a massive sandwich.\n\nThey had salads as well and the place is great for takeout or eat-in.\n\nAs if the place wasn't awesome enough, it's right next to Lux, which is the coolest coffee shop I've ever been to. So grab a sandwich and an espresso and feel like you're in Italy for 10 minutes. Or at least until you realize it's 115 degrees.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MulVGJtX8hGuFcJL9k8tlA", "review_id": "_uUExa5ytlTVUUKpiMo_4w", "text": "Tried chicken sandwich. Pizza. And mozzarella sandwich. One thing. Its not for the people who want a hearty lunch. But very hip and cute place for a lunch. Very health conscious. Not a burden for the ladies and gents who still want to eat out But not gain 10 lbs. Very flavorful.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "-kIvLyWpY17aRa0vPp-RmA", "review_id": "YmMJHJinrE8W4nx82q6oIg", "text": "We just fell In love with Pane Bianco. How could you not? Well on a very warm summer day my wife and I stopped off at Lux coffee next door for coffee. While drinking our coffee the suggestion was brought up to go try Pane Biance. Why not. \n\nWe walked in and sat at the bar after we made sure we could bring in our coffees. I really liked the old style farm house decor of the restaurant. So simple, yet done so classy. It welcomed you inside. \n\nWe both were not super hungry but decided to share a sandwich. I don't remember the name but it was the only one with Italian meat. \n\nWow, simple, but amazing. We loved it, the bread was just the perfect amount if chewy put soft and the sandwich had flavored thanks to the I taipan meat and onions. Also the sandwich was super big so the 2 if us easily shared and were satisfied. \n\nService from the bartender was very good and polite. I'd love to come back and try more. I'm giving it 5 stars because I know Bianco put a lot of his heart and soul in his businesses and they have never I disappointed me. And for the fact the sandwich hit the spot and we enjoyed the bartenders company. We will totally be back soon to Pane Bianco!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q6D3W-1jaZhui6yiHSl4Cw", "review_id": "ab1yUzz6Dna4kFurlmjrQQ", "text": "Pane Bianco is like the kid that people like because he's related to his \"cool\" older brother.  Overall it's a nice restaurant.  The prices are a tad expensive, but reasonable and the menu is small but adequate.  It won't blow your socks off, as evident by the fact I can't remember what sandwich I ate there.  I won't go out of my way to eat here again, but it's conveniently located next to a great coffee shop so I'm sure I'll be back.\n\nBottom line: if you come here you will enjoy it, and you won't be shocked at your check.  But don't expect to be amazed by the food", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZU9UbWjR2O0JuPVKCN3tsg", "review_id": "dfsJHc1TGdkGhy2cpNdlPA", "text": "Went for dinner on a Tuesday at 7 pm (July 1). Their own website says they are open until 10 pm. Their voice message on their phone says the same. Drove 30 minutes to have a meal here. Later a friend pointed out their Facebook page says they are closed for the week (4th of July week). Ridiculous to update one place and leave others unchecked.  Waste of my time to try a new place.  Won't bother coming back if they can't communicate adequately.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hREscB1cEVA7xY171GO7GQ", "review_id": "y7UpeuX0m3Qf2Cm2E7UWtQ", "text": "We recently took a roadtrip to Arizona. \n\nPane Bianco was my favorite lunch in Phoenix. \nThe foccacia sandwich, bean soup, and watermelon salad (special) \nwas all very good! \nThe atmosphere is so beautiful and cozy. \nThe staff incredibly friendly!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-h7ZWmW8672UzDg2VJQSCg", "review_id": "xKwzikwWPHfr1T2teLnriQ", "text": "Welp, if you love Pizzeria Bianco (which anyone with half a taste bud should) then HEY! You've come to a similarly-named place!\n\nAll joking aside, let's talk about what makes anything Bianco great. It's a no-fuss menu with simple, homegrown ingredients in each dish. Nothing is complicated. It's fresh, it's delicious, and it's everything you want in a pizza or a sandwich.\n\nPane stands up to this testament. When I first went here with my boyfriend because he was adamant about having a sandwich and exclaimed this was the best sandwich in town, I have to admit I was neither impressed nor enthusiastic about the selection of sammies. I was like, \"why does each sandwich only have, like, three ingredients including the bread?\" I wanted some mayo-lined, cheese-filled meat tower with a pillowy outer layer of white bread.\n\nWhat an idiot. Why does each sandwich only have 3 ingredients including the bread? Because that's all they need! My sandwich had roasted red peppers (roasted in-house) and some kind of salame; I think sopressata but I can't remember for sure. Oh, and bread. Fresh-baked bread. Made that morning. It was heaven in my mouth.\n\nSo if you know what's good for you, you will go to Pane and order a flippin' sandwich. Don't get your hopes up for mayo, you won't get. But you also won't want it or need it once have a single bite. My boyfriend was right (I HATE it when he's right!) This is the best sandwich in town.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8aYrRUx8vnuAiSCkz35hMw", "review_id": "rKSsZDYhL2KxF-E3_qd4pA", "text": "The food is GREAT!  I love the tomato and basil sandwich, so fresh - I think the bread is amazing!  You can see them in back making it - old school style and it makes a difference.  \n\nAlso, they make a great tuna sandwich, it isn't on the menu but you can ask for it and it is also worth a try :0)\n\nOnly downside, the place gets packed - because it is good!  and the seating is limited, get there early and consider take-out b/c they may not have a place to sit.  Its all about the food!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WwbJ9F8CqdzdLwgrllGIeg", "review_id": "2FFUGX8yvhrMc4L_ajKyZg", "text": "I order delivery from this place almost every afternoon at work.  They recognize my voice.  The service over the phone is always very good, and they deliver promptly.  There is no minimum order required for delivery, but they do add a $2 deliver fee.  I don't mind this, because not having to get out in the heat on my 30 minute lunch break is worth it to me.  \n\nMy favorite sandwiches are their french dip, chicken cordon blue, and turkey and swiss on a croissant.  Yum!", "business_id": "SfrBXbRdNB_gqPkIgJyKCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KMCAR_uE71dneFc63vw7Xg", "review_id": "cTsS37oZuKZ4SFuW9LEW6Q", "text": "We've been ordering from them for years. They also recognize my voice when I call and are always polite. I must say that they have some of the best food in town. The main cook, George, is AWESOME!!!!!! They cater for us and even put together great lunches at short notice with delivery. The pot roast, chicken picatta and many other dishes are just devine!! We will continue to use this company as long as they're around.", "business_id": "SfrBXbRdNB_gqPkIgJyKCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "EP3cGJvYiuOwumerwADplg", "review_id": "HvBlhfxRfyP6TP7JVMFIcg", "text": "Came to this cool little place tucked into a medical plaza right on 7 street and the I-10. A friend of mine recommended it do I had to stop by. They have a pretty large menu for breakfast and lunch and they deliver as well but I just stopped in and had a \"steak and everything\" which is a Philly sandwich and man was it great. The bun was soft and fresh and the meat was flavorful. The menu was so large and there was so much I wanted to try, guess I'll be back soon.  Need to give breakfast a shot next time since I find myself in the area quite a bit.  Has indoor and outdoor seating and is a very casual lunch spot.", "business_id": "SfrBXbRdNB_gqPkIgJyKCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_2oYcAukTIaexAnsjUo9tg", "review_id": "HXTPc1FoynnepZ9_raOepQ", "text": "Wary of a place where I can order alfredo pasta, burgers, carne asada burritos, and cheesecake from the same place - was this to be a jack of all trades and master of none?\n\nKudos on the burgers being cooked to order, where you can specify from rare to well-done. I'm a medium-rare and he's a medium, and they were accurately cooked.\n\nThe burger meat was a little bland, and it seems like they use a frozen beef patty based on the shape. They offer a lot of ways to dress it up to make up for this. We got a fried egg on one, and sauteed mushrooms on the other.\n\nVeggies were crisp, bun was buttered and soft. \n\nFries were salty and tasted best when completely coated in ketchup. \n\nPickle was dill-icious, which is a joke I'm pretty sure has never been told before.\n\nMy guy's fruit punch was completely watered down by the time it arrived. I would recommend getting all drinks no ice and adding ice when you're ready to enjoy the drinks.\n\nAlso, ordered an iced coffee. Standard, passable coffee. Pretty cool that it's delivered.\n\nBottom line: Menu is expansive. Burger and fries were average. Delivery is fairly priced and quick.", "business_id": "SfrBXbRdNB_gqPkIgJyKCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0SFQvsoHGX4CBagn1k8JMg", "review_id": "0tnyvEHVOSX8qjoKBlfXLQ", "text": "I just revisited Bitter Creek after many years away.  It was a favorite of my parents for as long as I can remember.  I remember them raving about the Philly cheese steak on numerous occasions and was fortunate to enjoy it often as a child.  I just went back and was happy to see all of my childhood memories still intact on the menu AND MORE!  I took several co workers with me and all of them raved about the food on the way back to the office.  Im excited to see that the great restaurant where I could once only order a great cheese steak has a huge variety of must try entrees.  The staff was great, the food was great, and Im just lucky to work nearby.", "business_id": "SfrBXbRdNB_gqPkIgJyKCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EFnAZZqklsUTUcSy7m2uaw", "review_id": "j7vk4W6ieP0Ryw1WIxln2w", "text": "My co-workers turned me onto this place, tucked away by a parking garage this place is LEGIT.\n\nGreat food and good prices.  My only complaint is that they have a UofA jersey hanging in the dinning area along with a Phx Suns, Jersey, Coyotes, Cardinals and ASU.\n\nWould definitely return again.\n\nPhilly Cheesesteak filled me up all day!  I'm gonna return and try one of their famous Meat Sandwiches!", "business_id": "SfrBXbRdNB_gqPkIgJyKCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ev7D2jo5OUDeHf0dWoWlsQ", "review_id": "hZ7P3Eg0iYLUooHfjVBVwg", "text": "Super clean restaurant with great healthy options.", "business_id": "SfrBXbRdNB_gqPkIgJyKCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t-27_YZKsk9tMbAiwQKCwQ", "review_id": "cXfyIdvl5E2lrB5eRxk50w", "text": "I wanted to try out Yelp Deals so I looked online and noticed that Bitter Creek Cafe had a sweet deal - $20 for $10 - perfect.  Their location on 7th street was only a short drive from the Union WorkSpace (The Construction Zone, ltd.) where I was working that day.  It is hidden in an office building, and I would recommend looking on google maps before the drive.\n\nAfter purchasing the deal, I ordered the Pastrami Panani, 2 cookies and a drink.  The order was ready when I arrived and the owner was pleasant and sincere.  I will definitely order from them again soon.  Maybe even today?  It's after lunch and I haven't eaten yet....", "business_id": "SfrBXbRdNB_gqPkIgJyKCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zOm5ZN2fZkdjJeWmB9Nosw", "review_id": "HqdqjvPpUJtMR2AGPe5ITA", "text": "Was there 11/27 with a groupon. Ordered the Philly Cheese Steak. It was unremarkable. The meat was salty and tasteless. The cheese ended up adhered to the paper wrap. A good cook knowing his business would be aware of this issue. The bread was average. If it was not for the groupon they would have gotten the sandwhch back. I took most of it home and fed it to my dogs. In the world of food its real hard to screw things up when others do it right. For this reason I give it two thumbs down and a no to return dining.", "business_id": "SfrBXbRdNB_gqPkIgJyKCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z1J3Ci7SoJBn1_lg3IaxnQ", "review_id": "3VgdutnSa9Dm-XN4Xu9NLw", "text": "Great service and friendly staff.  \nI had the tuna salad and the tuna was albacora fresh and the greens were the good kind and not just iceburg. \nI would recomend this place.", "business_id": "SfrBXbRdNB_gqPkIgJyKCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Yb29nRv-CP8wUUIYSuDFww", "review_id": "8kgPk4K46zUGlp50F8xWSg", "text": "It's kind of hidden in an office complex.  Had it for lunch.  Chicken Caesar Salad.  It was good.  Chicken was fresh and cooked to perfection.  Husband had the Italian Sandwich and liked it except that the pepperocini was sliced up and put into the sandwich.  He prefers it on the side.  I would eat here again.", "business_id": "SfrBXbRdNB_gqPkIgJyKCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KMCAR_uE71dneFc63vw7Xg", "review_id": "i-n9JaWbrDXO8wBftOEyMQ", "text": "This place has gone downhill since the last owner, Mike, sold the business. Gone are the days of amazing food. The new owner is an a*shole, and the food is terrible. My three year old can make a better sandwich. Will never order again.", "business_id": "SfrBXbRdNB_gqPkIgJyKCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mMX_VWr4D905XlC3bBoojA", "review_id": "l4I5bXFTwTdJZED76B4jzg", "text": "Stopped in before a doctors visit and was very pleased. Victor is the new owner and he seems to be doing a wonderful job. I had a ham and green chile burrito that was delicious and was very affordable. Thanks for the wonderful food.", "business_id": "SfrBXbRdNB_gqPkIgJyKCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e4TQFVfepzHf--hnBsjntg", "review_id": "oV4qdgu6DZJohuQEPmSU0g", "text": "Okay spot for lunch.  The salads are pretty good.  A little pricey for what you get.  I wouldn't drive here to eat lunch, but if you work within walking distance it is a reasonable alternative.", "business_id": "7Jmri1RCl9Ksmpi5EoIOZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2006-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "nXTDfOjgsRRCYsndOc0WIA", "text": "I have to concur with Shannon and Sarah on this one. \n\nIn high school, we used to get out n Friday's at 12:30 and then we would rendezvous with our lady friends for lunch. There were an amazingly high number of awkward teenage lunches that took place at this Duck and Decanter, until one day I realized that I really don't like the food there, or anything about it really. \n\nIt somewhat effectively passes itself off as a gourmet sandwicheria/deli but more by pricing everything high than serving good sandwiches. \n\nI'll still drop by from time to time and still have friends from high school that love it, I just don't think I ever will. \n\nTwo and a half stars.", "business_id": "7Jmri1RCl9Ksmpi5EoIOZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 8, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "g84VjttN28PWiv_WtdhnSQ", "review_id": "46k4NuGEKDKu6mdaab2eNw", "text": "I go back and forth about this place. On one hand, there are some really great things. I love building my own sandwich at Duck and Decanter because they have so many great things to spruce up your order. You can add so many extras to your sandwich to make it delicious. Russian mustard, plump juicy avocados, turkey salad with blue cheese, sharp cheddar spread? Yes, please! They also have great fresh brewed iced tea every day in a variety of unusual flavors. I'm an unsweetened iced tea junkie so I love this.\n\nOn the other hand it takes a really long time to get your food and sometimes it tastes so blah despite putting a crapload of extras and sauces on it. Then it costs like $10 because you had to add all the extras for flavor. Shouldn't flavor come free?\n\nI think it should.", "business_id": "7Jmri1RCl9Ksmpi5EoIOZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bkPFUCENKOYFDit-eV2PSw", "review_id": "wfXVCmDn9gKq_UYnm_C1AQ", "text": "Lunch from the Duck is something to look forward to. They call their sandwiches Nooners ... how could you not love that?!\n\nIt's a step above your typical deli, so be prepared to pay $10 for a sandwich. Yes, a sandwich. Everything is made fresh to order. I usually go for the albacore, which includes celery and water chestnuts, and I add Havarti and pickles. Yummm. They're a reliable source for Selma's chocolate topped rice crispie treats, too.\n\nCall ahead to find out what the daily soup special are, and if they have chicken and dumplings GET IT.  You also can order online - whether you just want something for yourself, or you need a platter of sandwiches and some fresh baked cookies for a meeting. Ordering ahead will save you a little bit of time, which helps since the visitor parking is limited (you can use the garage and I think they validate). \n\nAll three stores are family owned and operated. You get a great lunch AND you get to support a local business. It's a win-win.", "business_id": "7Jmri1RCl9Ksmpi5EoIOZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WzT1iB5k73t-7NYWG7Rcuw", "review_id": "hIsb9J5GXieiK0B5wsDrMA", "text": "I am native to the Phoenix area and have been going to the Duck and Decanter since I was a small child, in fact my older sister used to work there. They have really great sandwiches that are high quality and very tasty and they come with great customer service. This is a good place to enjoy breakfast or lunch with a client, friends or go by yourself and enjoy the free Wi-Fi. Plus they have a great little meeting room that they let people use. I use it every Wednesday for my networking group. Wonderful place and an institution in Phoenix.", "business_id": "7Jmri1RCl9Ksmpi5EoIOZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 7, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "0bNXP9quoJEgyVZu9ipGgQ", "review_id": "rGfld-CXhaxrVOW21FfjTA", "text": "Two words- Smokey Forest.", "business_id": "7Jmri1RCl9Ksmpi5EoIOZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QT-7jpsEuCR-pFro59KBtQ", "review_id": "6JoZxRRdk4Xwd8z5E-vAMA", "text": "This place is great. I swear the same people have worked behind the counters for years. My friend works in the vicinity and we are always treated great when we go in. The sandwiches are fresh and yummy. If I had a little more time on my lunch hour I could easily spend half an hour perusing through their knick knacks for sale. I love the ceramics, tea pots, and even custom designed beta fish tanks. I am tempted to get one for my daughter. \n\nThe cozy cubby holes are the best places to eat ! Downstairs, upstairs, outside downstairs, upstairs outside. Great options. Love the fresh brewed tea of the day. Snacks, sweets, and chips galore align the shelves too. I can't forget the grab a pickle and go area. Add fresh avocado to a sandwich and you will not be disappointed. Salads and soup are great too. Yummy.  Live music on the weekends.", "business_id": "7Jmri1RCl9Ksmpi5EoIOZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_uL7OiQSfNsCd60DrAf7qQ", "review_id": "dmTO4XoFgJTqvZeNPM3cSQ", "text": "Mmmmmm! I have sandwich dreams about the Duck! Best sandwich in town by far! \n\nI do with they would spread out their locations though, all three are centrally located. **Note to owner- please expand to north Scottsdale so I can be treated with your yummy sammies at lunch during the week! \n\nI live close to the one on Camelback, but on occasion when I am down town I will hit up the one on Central. This one is in a more business district so it is smaller and doesn't have the knick-knack stuff to paruse and buy like the original one does. Easy to get in and out and down the road. \n\nBest turkey and provolone in town, no doubt! They have been voted best sandwich shop and best cheese selection in town by the New Times more times than one can count. They have a different ice tea flavor everyday and I have yet to have one I don't like. \n\nCheck them out and you will see what all the fuss is about I guarantee it!", "business_id": "7Jmri1RCl9Ksmpi5EoIOZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "jDfW8sYmK9-JNcZoyY_naA", "text": "One of my earliest memories of Phoenix concerns waking up under the eucalyptus trees that used to cover most of what is now the business park and shopping center next to what I will call the \"new\" Duck. The old one was far larger and would have been about where the Starbucks is now. Of course, I'm talking about 1973 here, so I digress. . . .\n\nAnyway, the current abbreviated Duck remains one of my favorite places to relax and hang out in Phoenix. Now I have a little one who enjoys running through the grass near the patio and socializing with the other youngsters that frequent the place. The bar features interesting wines by the bottle and glass. Most nights the by-the-glass happy hour special is something rather interesting, in contrast to the \"red\" or \"white' found in other joints. The interior of the small bar is dark like a cellar. In fact, you can find a variety of atmospheres in and out of the Duck.\n\nAnd the sandwiches! Yes, try them all. Very, very good.", "business_id": "7Jmri1RCl9Ksmpi5EoIOZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "juMxkLFBuw1sSTnPS1LrZg", "review_id": "JQTA8EDZVdq52uIjAeTHNQ", "text": "Delicious Chicken Curry sandwich. As I was not too hungry I got a \"mini\" sandwich and a cup of soup. I was still stuffed and happy after eating it. The sandwich was one of the best Chicken Curry Sandwiches I have had for a long time. The bread tasted fresh and the cheddar they use is definitely not a cheap variety. I loved the juicy little fat raisins my curry mix. So yummy. The soup was Split Pea with Ham and was pipping hot (lukewarm soup is a pet peeve of mine) and tasted delicious. They throw in some little gourmet style croutons but I was so stuffed I did not even add them. The best part of my experience there? They had slices of dill pickles next to the cash register! When the lady saw me eyeing them she said, \"Help yourself to as many as you want honey\". Oh My God. I have died and gone to heaven. A girl can never have too many pickles, I grabbed two and they made for a delicious snack later while I waited for my flight at the airport.", "business_id": "7Jmri1RCl9Ksmpi5EoIOZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "beKlmyoDlGIMI4It65QX9w", "review_id": "wAVeMCIOg41LgZVrPsjJXA", "text": "Great weekend afternoon place to enjoy sandwich and a glass of wine on the patio.  Sandwiches are quality and always good.  Sevice is great!", "business_id": "7Jmri1RCl9Ksmpi5EoIOZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Snr-iImWYYD_a_7Iar3E0w", "review_id": "D_hvclYO5K1j3gE6YWyUeA", "text": "Very expensive for a bowl of soup just over $7.00. Also the very small potato chips for the Kettle bag is $1.99. Really!!! That is way to high for 4oz of chips and mostly air.", "business_id": "7Jmri1RCl9Ksmpi5EoIOZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Fz5il511JS0pPxRKIh5Guw", "review_id": "i-aEOsWCxkatMPb8iclxSw", "text": "I work in the area and don't always have time, or care, to pack my own lunch.  Plus I don't cook and you can only eat spaghetti so many times a week. \n\nThis is why I love The Duck.  It's two blocks from my work which gives me a little \"wake me up\" walk and the outdoor seating is nice on the days when it's not too hot.  Yeah a sandwich will run you just under $10 with a drink but you get a massively huge sandwich.  Some days, I end up taking half of it home and eating it later.  \n\nI always get their Avocado sandwich because I'm a vegetarian and it was so good the first time I was here that I've been unable to try anything else lest it not compare.  Co-workers of mine are fans of the curry chicken salad.  \n\nThere is plenty of seating so I usually suggest this place when meeting friends for lunch.", "business_id": "7Jmri1RCl9Ksmpi5EoIOZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jX1RlkpEX0qWwfOmTHMbmQ", "review_id": "p6np6WuzNHVMuTUWj8IeXQ", "text": "If you build a good sandwich, they will come...If you build a good sandwich anyway you want it, more will come...\n\nFresh and creative, these sandwiches are fast and delicious.  The sandwiches are prepared fresh to order and the staff are eager and willing to make it anyway you want it with no complaints.\n\nDid I mention free drink refills ALL DAY !!", "business_id": "7Jmri1RCl9Ksmpi5EoIOZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Z-1BdQOqTpkbrhyudwX1jQ", "review_id": "GrYBNKBxQPVuM2G8KBrmmg", "text": "This cooking school is held at the beautiful North Central home of Chef  Barbara Fenzl  and every month she gets an extraordinary chef in and teaches you several recipes which you then get to try afterwards.  The classes are typically  from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.The featured chef will have their cookbook there and  sign autographs afterwards. Barbara is also an exquisite chef and has authored many Southwest Style cookbooks. She  ison  hand to answer questions too. The recipes are printed out for everyone. The classes are small, intimate and fill up quickly!! Look for the schedule to come out around the end of September !  The classes are held in the kitchen and you drink wine while you watch the demonstration then you move to the dining room to eat ! It's a fun intimate learning experience !! class prices vary but are around $75. It's a Blast !!!! Eat, Learn, and Drink?? I can't think of a better evening !!!", "business_id": "kpF2VBmL056vW2p5LuXkzA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UFd3t0seOHw6_ryYVcvLhQ", "review_id": "ngkplfHqBV9VmnPuQiSxcQ", "text": "I haven't been able to attend yet - the classes are offered from October to May, but my experience with Barbara was exceptionally pleasant. She was very sweet, and she's added me to a newsletter list that she uses to announce class dates.\n\nI'll update the star rating after I've taken the class. I just wanted to give my experience with Barbara personally.", "business_id": "kpF2VBmL056vW2p5LuXkzA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ybnN1rEY9Fm_p2SPkv_-uA", "review_id": "ymDaIykU1KzYYa4AjmxcrQ", "text": "I was all set to write a review of this Friday afternoon and give it two stars, but Friday night, after the ball game, we headed up there.  Somewhere in between the good conversation, loud-but-not-too-loud bar noise and more than a few drinks I had a great time.  The trappings (flags, showy beer taps, etc) ring a bit false to me, but I am, after all, an Irishman treading in dangerous territory.  \n\nDrinks are stiff and relatively cheap.  There's usually always a free table to sit at and the clientele is varied and friendly.  Not the best of CenPho but not the worst, either.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2006-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "hpcZSd3tzZJ4PyP7lR_ywQ", "text": "Yes, it's true.  You will hear British accents here. One of the better neighborhood bars in central Phoenix, George & Dragon is also one of the best British pubs in Arizona.  A very friendly and diverse crowd - I made some of my first friends here in AZ at George & Dragon.  \n\nNot exactly like a typical British/Irish pub crowd - as this place is frequented by a more punk-rock, rag-tag, counter-culture bohemian crowd.  Whatevs.  It keeps things interesting.  People playing darts or pool are always up for talking and invite you to join in.  The bartenderesses here are always very nice and well endowed at the same time.\n\nBeer selection is among the best in Central Phoenix it would make any discerning Brooklyn hipster drool with delight. Chimay, Tetley's, Stella Artois, Kronenburg, Boddington and Anchor Steam are among the brews available. The jukebox is a gem - everything from The Kinks to the Police, David Bowie and Tom Jones.  \n\nNo Country Karaoke on Mondays is a riot, and has one of the hugest song lists in town from which to choose.  They have also recently added a 1960s British mod dance night on Wednesdays.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DJIwm4UCnM-SOxXbARjPsQ", "review_id": "0qXsgtyJlNvCTtte5wWcBg", "text": "My first and only experience (to date) with George and Dragon was not very pleasant. When you walk in you are magically whisked away to an all-too-authentic British pub. That's great if what you are after is smelling like an ashtray after a meal of Shepherd's Pie. \n\nThe waitress that served me seemed a little brusque. Maybe that's part of the restaurant's \"charm\"?  The bathroom was in a transitory state of disrepair... or at least I hope it was transitory. I wasn't even sure if I was supposed to be in there.\n\nTelevisions are available for watching the soccer match and they have many types of beer on tap. I noticed a jukebox but didn't turn it on for fear of being pummeled severely by the other gruff-looking patrons while the soccer match was on.\n\nThis place has a little bit of an edge to it. If that's what you're into and you're just looking for a spot to grab a beer with a buddy, then check it out for sure. I'm not sure when or if I'll be back again, personally.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2u7v4hKWKv5hzXAGNH-IgA", "review_id": "pbM193lEU9GfaDvxTixMpQ", "text": "I have to be honest, I've not tasted the food at George & Dragon.  This is based solely on the libations.\n\nI have been there a few times for some beer and chit-chat, and my favorite thing about this place is the energy that lights the place up.  It just has a \"fun place\" feel to it, and that opinion was shared by a couple of people I had met there now and then for some pints.\n\nIf a loud pub is not your style, this won't be either, but otherwise it's definitely worth a try.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "eGmJy7jHgZ4H0cmTJYLGTQ", "text": "Three and a half stars. \n\nI feel for this place as the light rail construction has made it damn near impossible to even try to drop in here. In the days before the light rail destroyed Central Avenue I would come here from time to time, and it was always ok. Not especially good or bad, just ok.\n\nBeers are expensive but they have a good selection of foreigns to test out. What is mildly discouraging is that even the domestics are overpriced.\n\nThey occassionally host cool events or concerts here and I highly recommend dropping in on days like those, but aside from that, whatever.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "mfvezpz6ohS0NQk3DZdvqQ", "review_id": "zIQDMek3SGgpC-5zTq14Kg", "text": "Located in the holy bermuda triangle of awesomeness and light rail construction of central Phoenix, I had to try this place out. Wednesdays apparently they host a mod/soul dance night. Since I had to be around the Indian School 'hood anyway, I figured-this is the time. Well, this must be one hell of a popular night to go-I had trouble finding parking in their huge lot! Only when I saw a group of young male hipsters go to their car around 11:30 did I score a spot...the farthest spot away from the pub!\n\nI entered the side door, I was greeted by pool tables and went straight to the bar. Lots of random guys at the bar and fabulously mod, blackhaired ladies smoking were gathered around but managed to get a stool and just got an Amstel light on the tip their other beers were price-y. I looked around, seeing the DJ spinning some James Brown with an old American Bandstand playing on the TV above him. Some ladies in A-line dresses and guys were R&Bing their way while holding lit cigarettes. A small dance floor for maybe 20 people, the rest were holding court at large booths, round tables and standing around in the back-pretty much a full house. I also spotted near the pool tables DARTS. And while they have the shitty electronic ones, I did spot an AUTHENTIC old-skool one wedged inbetween-I def. have to bring my dart set next time!\n\nThe crowd was friendly and guys from other dance nights I attend were there and we struck up an easy-going conversation-hard to hear sometimes since right next to the \"dance floor\". I don't think there is much going on Wednesday nights-this is apprently \"it\". Some guys left to do Casey Moores, but since the dance floor wasn't packed and the other tables were filled, I just left after one beer. I have no idea what this place is like other nights, but the bartenders were friendly and the general vibe of this place is laid-back but not cheezy.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "XUukBnu0NCocezQ3bGmeow", "review_id": "4meTSrLmNhCW2wyo7BhuuA", "text": "minus a star for not having an EPL ticket to show all the games. for F###'s sake you are THE english bar in phoenix and I can't watch my beloved gunners unless they are on ch 167?? come on.  \nIf you are going to hang the flags and scarfs at least have the game, when its 7am and i want to get pissed watching arsenal-chelsea in the '5th' biggest city in the US and I cant, well, it doesn't make daddy happy. haha\nall in all not a bad place\ngreat beer selection\nnice decor, simply put, its one of those places where you get some drinks in for 2-3 hours, walk out and say \"holy sh!t, the sun is still out????\"", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "eBFm-lABQiKpaUcPDfYOgA", "review_id": "Bg3bQEKBcXg62yqm53yZ7w", "text": "a great laid back bar with tons of comfy booths, carlsberg on tap,  plenty of english football and memrobilia, and a lot of good people. \n\nas others have said, the place has an edge to it pretty much just because of its location in the art district. its one of the great laidback bars for the hipster/punk crowd next to shady's and the paper heart. its a great place to go before/after first friday or roller derby. and just a great place to hang out or warm up before going elsewhere.\n\nthe one star off is for the food there which is pretty lackluster. its a little on the expensive side and comes in small portions and pretty mediocre quality. definitely not the best fish and chips you will ever have. \n\ni would stick to the great beer selection which yes, includes carlsberg on draft. i haven't found another place in arizona which even sells carlsberg in bottles, but then there aren't many english pubs in arizona.\n\nthe no EPL ticket is pretty lame though, they really need to shell out the dough for that.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M1EciT6_JAOakQrSlzZq-Q", "review_id": "mnArOvKdx_nHU6GpDoLImQ", "text": "A fun, laid-back bar where everything is worn, well loved, and comfortable.  The food is delicious and reasonably priced.  Went for lunch today.  Navigating the construction traffic was difficult, but worth it.  I ordered the Shepherds Pie (delicious comfort food!) and my friend ordered the fish and chips (likewise tasty!).  Massive beer selection, friendly waitresses, great atmosphere - definitely worth a try and I hope to get back again soon.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Cp-PV8rsypbO-xBrQ6KmQg", "review_id": "JVx9bnp-UoCoTgB6ErG57w", "text": "This bar is not for everyone, and its location leaves much to be desired... however, I can't help but love this place. It's a little bit of a trek for me, so I don't go very often - however, I do try to go as much as I can. \n\nWhen smoking was allowed, this place was difficult to breathe in. Now it's much nicer. The food is delicious I think, but I've had friends tell me they weren't so pleased... most people I talk to though seem to like it. There are booths that seat about 5 people. The seats are high and make it somewhat private. The bar is huge and they have waitstaff, so it's fairly easy to get a drink usually. It's also seldom crowded which is nice. \n\nThey host their own free poker nights with prizes... there's also pool, darts, and plenty of televisions to watch soccer on. G&D could use a bit of a facelift, but it's holding up well. The waitresses and bartenders are pretty hot and look like they could be suicide girls. There's usually someone good looking in there - but no pressure to be good looking or dressed up yourself. It's very casual. The place has a bit of a punky edge to it - most of the regulars seem to be into that. If that's \"your people\" then you should go check it out. If these aren't your people and you want to check it out - don't feel intimidated... everyone there is pretty nice. I should also mention that there's lots of beer on tap and the mixed drinks are usually really strong.\n\nI'm realizing now that I need to come up with a formula for my reviews so they are more uniform and aren't so chaotic. Basically, G&D is a good place to go for a British Pub experience in the valley, but it's really more of a neighborhood bar full of regulars than a hot spot. Totally worth checking out though.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7kRN8IkOWlLblEltNlnfRQ", "review_id": "3yx_u2pK8qIfaoxW-q284Q", "text": "I mostly come here on Thursday nights for trivia night - and I always have a great time. \n\nThe happy hour is decent and I like to take advantage of the $1 off any beer. They have a great beer selection on both draft and by the bottle. As an added bonus, you can add a $1 shooter to your draft at any time. Food-wise, the Shepard's Pie is large and delicious - the perfect comfort food to accompany that pint. The fish and chips is another favorite of mine - the generous fillet is cooked just to the right crispiness. \n\nThe atmosphere is the real fun though, if you're into the whole English pub vibe. The place oozes Britain - from the flag painted on the bathroom ceiling to the tube sign tables. Plus the owner, David, is actually from Britain and mingles with the customers as if he was welcoming him into his own home. Be sure to check out the jukebox - it's one of the best I've seen!", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "UeaYiBVPA54ItGP8o34Alw", "text": "4240. Easy address to find. Plenty of parking in the rear. Street-facing patio for those who want to poke their heads outside, or for those who need their nic fix. \n\nNo noticeable \"Entrance,\" though the \"Exit\" Is marked (I guess that's the more important sign to have up, anyway, in case the party inside gets too fun.)  (NOTE: \"Main Entrance\" is on the south side of the building. Once you walk in, the bathrooms are on your left - pool tables on your right. So much safer than walking into a game of darts!)\n\nWe walked in through the Exit... and just about took a dart to the temple. Quick, duck! \n\nThere were patrons playing darts, chattin' at tables, standing at the bar... It was filled without being packed. Open seats at the bar beckoned to us, so who were we to ignore the call? I took my seat and ordered a Guinness. Service was fast and attentive. My 2nd round came right as I finished my first. \n\nThis place is cool, although on the night I went (my first night, for the record) I noticed there was plenty of men, but only a few females. This bodes well if you're looking to get hit on, I thought... Of course, what happens when I just want to chill out with a drink? Guess we'll see next time. \n\nIn any case, with my friend in tow and conversation free flowing, I had a great time. Bonus - this place is within stumbling distance from my new abode. Nice! \n\nSo, naturally, the night I'm saddled up to the bar and enjoying my Irish beer and the happy buzz that it gives me, I notice something peculiar. Never mind the mix of people -- from artistic smarts to tat canvases to baseball fans. Instead, I noticed the female bartenders cleaning up the bar with aggressive impatience... almost like slapping their rags on the bar top was the clear call to clear out. What time was it? I checked my phone. 12:18, precisely. Even bars in Oklahoma stay open later than that. I looked at my comrade in puzzlement. What gives? \n\nI guess we were being told that closing was coming soon, and our patronage with on a deadline. Well then. I savored the last gulps of my Guinness and we left... long before last call, I'm certain of it. But I didn't want to stick around to find out. \n\n4 stars - based on a first experience. I say that's pretty damn good. I'll definitely be back. (NOTE: I went back...the next night! And I had just as great - if not a better - time at G&D. Bonus! I heard real British accents!)", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "HfwO9GnaP-9VdI0afwgmrA", "review_id": "U8E6Gg5yyD04Y9MqxqICaw", "text": "\"Fancy a shoe shine Governaaa?\"  (Governor for you non-British)\n\nAuthentic British style Pub...enough said. George & Dragon is fabulous! On the outside it looks mediocre at best, though the British feel is felt as soon as you walk in and see all the different Football Club Flags, Football Jerseys, (Soccer for you non-British) and UK country flags, and other miscellaneous pub paraphernalia. Inside, the place is warm and inviting, the tables have the Union Jack, English Cross, and London Underground Logos on them. The crescent shape booths are comfortable, and the bar has ample seating. This is place you go to with friends, or a date, and just spend hours talking over some pints.  The music is chosen by the patrons via a \"secret\" jukebox, so it can vary from Van Morrison, to Curtis Mayfield, to Outkast.  I went with my favorite pub \"friend', one that we can just talk for several hours and not really notice the time, so it made the experience that much more enjoyable. This is really a place you can just loose track of time and amount of pints consumed, as you expect to walk outside and hop on some form of public transportation and make your way back to your flat (apartment for you non-British). I guess the war zone that is Central Ave, will bring us a form of transportation in this area, but judging by the condition of this road, we have a bit of time to wait.  As I was waiting for my friend I chatted up a guy sitting outside about how I drove from The Roosevelt to G&D on Central Ave. He asked me \"what do you have a 4x4?\" and was serious. I said \"No I have a Golf, but it's German.\"  Moral of this story, avoid Central Ave. at all costs.  \nThe one small downside, (bathroom issue) is the size of the bathrooms, they have just one toilet,  for men and one for women, which really is meant  for just one person at a time. In traditional European fashion,  I was \"doubled up on\".  As I went in to relieve myself, a dude just followed me in and was planning on using the above mentioned toilet, as I took the urinal.  I said \"Hey, you doubling up in here?\" He proceeded to respond \"Hey we are guys, it's cool\" This is the type of place that doubling up in the men's bathroom is OK, it just adds to th charm, hey you could triple up here, as they do have a sink as well. ;)", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "O4handkQpY1Dr3FKogr5iw", "review_id": "hMjFGZ0ryaf7CRJcucuPIQ", "text": "Back before the statewide smoking ban, George & Dragon used to really get me goolies in a twist. I mean, here's a place where I can watch soccer, get a good plate of fish & chips and choose from many good brews. \n\nBut I could't go there because I'm a normal air-breathing human. But now, it's 2007 and the smokers have been banished to the outdoors. Gooooooaaaaaaaaallllll! That means I can hang out at the George and watch quality soccer since I'm too cheap to spring for Gol TV at home. Plus I don't have a bartender firing off hysterical commentary at home. \n\nThe shepherd's pie isn't bad, either. But if you're in the mood for a Cornish pasty, go to The Cornish Pasty Company in Tempe. They don't play the soccer games, but you stand a good chance of hearing some Iron Maiden blaring over the speakers!\n\nBack to the George, I think we've covered it all. Now just wait 'til that blasted construction is finished...", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "OYpsdMcpdCdlkknpgpFMLA", "review_id": "kprBWsQLCaG675pmVGvRSA", "text": "Veggie pasty. Old Peculiar. HP Sauce. A side of darts. Try and get those things together anywhere else in Phoenix. I dare you. 'Nuff said.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "g84VjttN28PWiv_WtdhnSQ", "review_id": "A8CoOgcA_zOb5-Mhw2xGpA", "text": "The biggest challenge here is getting your hands on a drink menu. IF, and I mean IF, you are able to obtain one of the elusive drink menus you are in for a treat.\n\nGeorge and Dragon is really different than other local bars and pubs. It's owned by a true Brit with a real cockney accent and run by a bunch of tatted up punk rock looking girls. The contrast of the football flags and the Camden town style of the wait staff makes the atmosphere interesting. \n\nThere is a good crowd at the bar. Except for the usual few a-holes you find in every bar, The G & D is patronized by hipsters and business men alike. Families eating bangers and mash sit seats away from rowdy college kids. Stock brokers drink ale next to drunkards slamming whiskey and stylish career gals drinking cosmos. It's a unique mix rarely found in Arizona.\n\nThe food is pretty good too. English food is by definition terrible. I lived in Cambridge for a few months and found it hard to digest most traditional English fare, but G & D does a good mix of American classics and British favorites. Even the cold egg thing that my boyfriend loves (and I hate) seems to be a hit with most patrons.\n\nGeorge and Dragon is a great place to meet with friends, have happy hour with co-workers or sit alone and stew. Either way you should have a good time in this gem of a pub. \n\nDon't forget to try the fried pickles!", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Sjp6EYsqzdlTvymER6wBfg", "review_id": "l4KBcjjVbw0zvDrh5fKPyw", "text": "This is a pub.  Pool, darts and good beer.  The food is typical bar food with an English flavor to it.  The crowd is always a mix, and a pleasant one at that.  It's central location makes it easy for the after work crowd, which is when I went.  Haven't been there in the evening.  Plenty of parking, which is a plus in this area.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "z5g5Lclwt13_BO0BStohMA", "review_id": "LYtMhEOiSTqdefBWaILdEg", "text": "I first fell in love with George & Dragon during World Cup 2002. On the night Brazil defeated England, the patrons actually lifted the one man with a Brazil jersey into the air and carried him to the back door.\n\nPeople often think G&D has overpriced drinks. It really doesn't. Last night, I bought $8 rounds of vodka tonic and Smithwick's pints. I don't know how the price was split, exactly, but $4 for either drink is decent.\n\nMonday's No Country Karaoke isn't much different from your average karaoke night, but a few genuinely talented crooners do show up, and the wireless mike makes the whole pub a stage.\n\nG&D's business has slowed because of light-rail construction on Central, but the fun factor still is there. I've never had a bad time. If singing and drinking isn't your thing, pool tables line one side of the pub. Also, a fenced outdoor patio allows smokers to have a puff while keeping their drinks in hand. Bravo.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "CAlxnkAuqNetlUmWtCQ_eQ", "review_id": "EqtDIHDe4aLxPYDjQpMsMQ", "text": "Great English pub with great food, beer and atmosphere.\n We have spent many a night here, even a few New Years Eves, which was a lot of fun.\nThey have a great beer selection, their food, mostly traditional English fair is really good, some of the best fish and chips in town.\nThe staff is courteous and friendly, as are the patrons.\nThe place is decorated with a lot of wood, English football banners and scarves, TVs with football (soccer) playing and both tables and booths, other than the bar.\nThere is a dining hall next to the main room, a few pool tables and jukebox and nightly events. \nG&D is always a great time, one of the best places to meet up with friends for dinner and drinks.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "-F32Vl8Rk4dwsmk0f2wRIw", "review_id": "YM1wRkiLqkwBqsrcZ9dQng", "text": "I love the \"no apologies\" approach of George and Dragon.  I've been going to this bar for almost 8 years (which is a lifetime in PHX), and not even the scent has changed (despite being smoke-free, for what, like 2 years)\n\nIts like the Binion's Horseshoe of Phoenix pubs.  \n\nClassic.  Comfortable. Cocksure. \n\nVile.  Smarmy.  Ruddy.\n\nEverything a British Pub should be -- complete with Smithwick's and Fish/Chips.\n\nTheir music is tip-top, and though it doesn't exist anymore, I was highly, HIGHLY impressed by their Northern Soul night on Wednesdays.  I mean, holy smokes, what a freaking stunt!  Too bad it couldn't maintain.\n\nEither way, you've got the EPL on Saturdays and Sundays, so this appeases the loss of midweek, underground Motown.\n\nAnd as an aside, this place is mos def in my Top 5 of places that need to have the smoking ban recanted.  Yes, i have a list.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "fpWiDfJVWqDNWbfft22anQ", "review_id": "xho7Ecv2xY32feyaMw6FAw", "text": "English Pub theme aside, this is one great all-around bar / restaurant.  After 6 or 7 visits, no element of this place has disappointed me.  George and Dragon \"feels\" like it could've been one of the first pubs in Phoenix, yet I don't know how long its been around... my point is it feels great.\n\nThe service is always friendly and prompt, the crowd is always diverse, and the frequent weekend live music is a big plus.  I've felt sort of a rockabilly theme more often than not, but I have yet to make it there on a Wednesday, so I can't speak to anything but the weekend crowd.\n\nI also heard its a good place to get some work done in the afternoon, as they offer wi-fi, too!  Cool, eh?\n\nPool and darts live here, too, as noted in previous reviews.\n\nWant a great place to catch up with some out-of-town friends without being annoyed?  Go to George & Dragon!  Great vibe, great bar.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "2KyJLMY3jmASmwtnmlBuvw", "review_id": "7M-0welZ5Lv4V76qPk73Dg", "text": "I'm being generous - they don't deserve the star.\n\nBecause several friends recommended the G&D, I went in there once.\n\nThe place was NOT busy.  I sat down at a table.  While waiting for service, I pulled out my PDA and read the news off the net.  When I looked at my watch, and saw that half-an-hour had gone by without anyone EVER coming within 6ft. of my table -- much less asking if I wanted to order anything -- food or booze or coffee or a glass of water -- nobody.  Nothing.  I simply got up and walked out.\n\nWhen I go to a restaurant, I do NOT beg for service.  I expect someone to come to my table and ask me if I want something.  They didn't do that.\n\nFortunately for me, there is, at least, another restaurant (there may even be two or three) in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, so I won't starve.  Altho, with that level of non-service, the G&D might.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "-3HkgwyxVPf49MXM4dT8Tw", "review_id": "tICXFBt0F-IN955ochssrQ", "text": "When in Central Phoenix, this is always one of my favorite places to go.  It's quite the funky English Pub, and a great place to watch European soccer matches.  They have a HUGE selection of beers from all over the world, and pretty decent food (not great, not horrible, just decent) on the menu.\n\nI like this place because the people who come here have this \"I am who I am and this is how I'm going to be\" attitude.  There is not one \"type\" of person that comes here, which makes it great in my mind.  They have pool tables, darts, and a good juke box too.  I cannot remember at time where I have had bad service here too, and the staff is totally funky and fits the vibe of the place.\n\nOne should not expect the world if they come here, but for just an all around good time, the G&D is for you.  The best English Pub in the valley in my mind.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "0F2TzQoC1KG1pOqe3wC6gQ", "review_id": "KuGGQLaTrc1eP8aNEGgRcg", "text": "Being English, I love this restaurant. Great fish and chips, bangers and mash, shepherd's pie and of course sherry trifle dessert. Cool place to play darts and socialize and mingle. The staff is friendly and atmosphere great. Love their beer selection, I drink Newcastle the most.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "-zwhCCgyeypDjppfCylWSA", "review_id": "WxD0elUXdBL0C9lOjhW7sQ", "text": "I've been feeling kind of homesick (for Chicago [i got over it])) lately. Went to this bar/restaurant a few weeks ago and it felt like home. When I first stepped in there was that old nasty smoke smell. The Clash was playing on the jukebox. I'm not a smoker and I usually don't like that smell, but I instantly felt a sense of happiness. I know! Pretty wackadoo. But right away it felt like it had some history to it. \n\nLove the big booths andthe service was great. The waitress was so friendly, but not in a so bubbly I'm going to vomit kind of way. The fried zucchini and sausage rolls were yummolicious. Cornish pasty was good. Yorkshire pudding. Not so good. It was almost solid. Yorkshire pudding is suppose to be puffed up and hollow. And it was in this yucky gravy. But I forgive them. You can't be too picky about English cuisine. But I will definitely come back to try the fish and chips.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "wNqwKWaRjClmcKsoJJRFow", "review_id": "fVOI-qEPc86hfJgnI09xgw", "text": "Despite the Union Jacks and other signage of British Origin, you will never lose yourself and think you're in a London pub. However, this is a fun lively place with an orgasmic selection of beers and a wonderful atmosphere. It will NEVER be London, but it's about as close as you'll get in The valley. HIGHLY recommend it!", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "ZqMS4ElQg-k1tQBC06h7lQ", "review_id": "t-g9hQupGZaFOv-8aUtsdw", "text": "I don't know what it is about this place. It smells like my Grandma's closet, the clientele are questionable and none of it makes a bit of damned sense why I keep returning. Besides their beer selection putting a twinkle in my eye and the menu making my heart stop. I find it endearing to post up and get crunk on the patio overlooking Central Ave.\n\nI took a first date here, she enjoyed herself and I got a goodnight kiss that night. He shoots, he scores! Maybe it was just the booze talking.\n\nNevertheless, it's definitely my default. Since its within walking distance, \"G&D\" is sent in a mass text message on any of the 6 nights I drink.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "y9IKf7VckFc-fesWuDwgxg", "review_id": "Qbo_-4vX__zA7qf2s0l8KQ", "text": "Loves it!\n\nNothing like the eery feeling that you might get raped in the parking lot to make a girl come back for more..... and that is precisely what I do. \n\nIts super close to home for one thing...walkable.  The food is actually pretty phenom. for \"bar food\" . Oddly they serve a chicken satay in some sort of peanut saucy fabulousness that is pretty damn amazing. The pool tables suck, but hey, I suck at pool, we're even. Where else can you get hammered for 20.00 while wearing pajama bottoms and not feel the least bit out of place.\n\nIf you can get past the creepers that haven't been laid in centuries and the distinct feeling that one or more of the waitstaff has probably been smoking meth all day I suggest you check it out. Just make sure you bring an escort ladies.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "gTCM7qlVrwdml-hFB6aJqQ", "review_id": "fpJOA8bmesTpPY3_ThIUKA", "text": "We ended up there on Saturday night after a fabulous dinner and some pre drinking. We were met with friendly faces and an awesome waitress. She was the type of waitress that could anticipate what you would want to drink and never kept us waiting. It is a very chill, laid back environment, great for drinking the night away. the service was so impressive we never made it to the list of other places we wanted to try that night.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HOleI3jz1MLNUJ6cc1x0Pw", "review_id": "HTS2wNqrdxEj3LUhWcrBGw", "text": "Three stars might not seem like a rave review, but since I'm not a huge beer drinker, don't go to bars to watch sports, and prefer ethnic food over food from the Mother Land, three stars from me means that G&D is doing something right. \n\nMy husband and I met my uncle and aunt for dinner here on Labor Day. I was surprised that they were even open, and it was definitely slow because pretty much every server was standing outside smoking when we arrived. Not that I'm judging because as a former server, I can tell you that there's nothing worse than working a shift on a holiday, especially when it's more of a grilling-and-having-people-over type of holiday. \n\nAnyway, we sat in the bar area in one of the extraordinarily comfortable booths. The booth directly faced the bar and was much more inviting than the somewhat closed-off dining area on the right. To drink, I had a Bloody Mary. I was pleased that our server asked how spicy I wanted it (since that meant it would be made from scratch) and even more pleased when I tasted it and found it to be delicious. You could really taste all the individual ingredients, including the oft-neglected horseradish, and it really hit the spot after a long weekend of drinking. I also tried my aunt's Long Island, and it was really good and not too sweet. \n\nMy husband and I split the \"English Dip\" and the Philly cheese steak. Neither was particularly good. I think we both erred in not ordering British classics because my uncle's Shepherd Pie was at least hearty and sort of the quintessential comfort food. My aunt's fish and chips was also decent, although she said it wasn't nearly as good as Rosie McCaffey's. \n\nI am definitely not opposed to coming back here, especially for No Country Karaoke on Monday nights (does that mean I can't sing Martina McBride?). However, when I do return, I'm going to stick to drinking (I'll gladly have another of those Bloody Marys) and then after a few drinks, try one of the British pub dishes. After all, it's after a few drinks that carb-heavy and filling pub food really serves its true purpose.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "0bNXP9quoJEgyVZu9ipGgQ", "review_id": "m1gw6XnCKipK57ixbeU2_A", "text": "Took Mom here since I'd read great reviews on the fish and chips.  As soon as we walked into the venue, I detected terrible body odor.  While the vibe was young and friendly, we didn't feel comfortable at all.  Then again, I never hung out in bars when I was younger, and neither did my Mom.  After trying out a couple restaurants' fish and chips, she definitely favors George & Dragon's (everything from the perfectly light, yet tasty batter, the best hand-cut steak fries, and tartar sauce she couldn't get enough of... don't forget the malt vinegar!), but laments on not being able to go back.\n\n..and thus continues our quest for a great fish and chips meal served in a great setting.  Any reco's?  We've been to McCormick and Schmick's and Rula Bula; both weren't good enough for her.  Please, no fast food chains like Long John Silver's, Pete's Fish and Chips, and similar spots (my terms, not hers as she LOVES LJS).", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jnMII2mt0V6AM4_oMECyIQ", "review_id": "S0GWd23MD1Xj5mnv-bQmjA", "text": "This place is solid. Good beer, good pub food, and they price everything decently. For every other new English/Irish pub that pops up, does a good few months, and goes out of business, this place is still here. Don't expect haute-culture and fine dining, just pub grub and beers. Not great, not horrible, but it's what it is.\n\nThe market is there, I just don't know why other places seem to have such a hard time filling the demand.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "_672D_SstQ7SiCDVBctoXQ", "text": "I have heard sooooooo much about this place and finally I had the occasion to go.\n\nThe place is actually pretty cool looking and not as dingy as I thought it would be. What I did not expect was the type of people there. It was quite a variety.. I expected it to be more on the alternative side.\n\nMajor dislikes would include not-so-clean bathrooms, and a fight broke out in the pool table area. I can't remember the last time I was around a barroom brawl.\n\nThe food is pretty good and really reasonably priced. They have a really good drink menu including a huge selection of rare beers. I got a chopped salad, but beware, it is not actually chopped...\n\nThe service left a little to be desired, but wasn't bad. There were only two waitresses for the whole bar on a Saturday, so that could have something to do with it.\n\nOverall this place is pretty cool, great selection and really reasonable prices. I'll be back.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7zJeiY6YGosO7jakhlK91A", "review_id": "nU8RucsqLdzzppEY6OFoTg", "text": "I always pass this place and have been in here a few times.  Uh, it sucks - no simpler way to put it.  Sure, it's trendy to go to a \"british pub\" and have a glass of ale.  However, if that's what you're looking for - DO NOT ENTER THIS PLACE.  The clientelle is interesting to watch but the wait staff is very slow and if you're sitting outside, be prepared for EXTREME SLOW!  Then again, maybe being outside is good because then you don't have to have your clothes soak in the INTENSE cigarette smoke that has lingered in this joint for many years.  Oh, did I mention that CEMENT TABLES outside are beyond uncomfortable?  Well, they are!  If that's not bad enough, the little holes in the middle of the tables are filled with cigarette buts.  Also, the FISH AND CHIPS are disgusting and play second fiddle to even LONG JOHN SILVERS!", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "SBbftLzfYYKItOMFwOTIJg", "review_id": "g0XtdAGe_3IifhN7MvWejw", "text": "I went somewhere tonight that I wish was George & Dragon, which made me realize that I had never written a review for one of my favorite standby restaurants.  So I wanted to give my 100th review to a place so deserving of recognition.\n\nI've been to G&D dozens of times in the past 8 years, and I can honestly say that I've never had a bad meal or bad service.  As a vegetarian, my favorite meal was always the Cornish Pasty. Mmm. Just thinking about it makes my mouth salivate.  A beautifully flaky pastry filled with potatoes and vegetables.  And peas, I love peas.  So yummy, I can't really remember many other meals there, although I do remember having a very good roast beef recently.\n\nThe booths are awesome. The owner is incredibly British, and it shows.  There is a ton of authentic paraphernalia decorating these walls.  Plenty of British ales as well.  It's the standard to which I compare all British pubs in the valley.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uizHf6WEhj6Wb1zg8LPeyA", "review_id": "9rHWN5knm7KPNMqvbkU2jQ", "text": "Ole Ole Ole Ole!!! 6 am pints and footy.  It doesn't get much better than that.\n\nCheers\nUntil then, get the beers in...", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bZFRqP7s0Vszxeu8_IwYow", "review_id": "x8vq_7cRFrlflYu7W0ENyw", "text": "I wish we could have met under better circumstances but the moment I walked into your establishment I wanted to vomit.  It reeked of sweaty gym socks and vinegar and there was no room at the bar.\n\nMaybe I will come back with \"What Odor?\" in hand and we can have a fresh beginning.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PzTP2RCSdBrZLbaxXgZ3kA", "review_id": "OyozpYQMyEZ9VRenxyv0Bw", "text": "Damn good Fish n Chips, Chicken Curry, and Satay.  The English dinners on Sunday are very good, as well.  Good place for a pint of your favorite English ale or stout.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xm47wfTVHLq8-72HR5nPmw", "review_id": "RqmF6EQG5mXSxI7E3lLnwQ", "text": "The G&D captures most of what an English pub is all about - to a great enough extent that I have actually forgotten I am in Phoenix when in there on occasion.\n\nThere are some excellent beers on tap, including Abbott's Ale, IMO the best beer one can obtain in Phoenix.\n\nThe English Sunday Lunch is authentic and pretty good. I won't say excellent as I cook better, but for somewhere out it is more than good enough and on a par with pubs back home - and at a VERY reasonable price.\n\nThe Cornish pasties and Shepherd's Pie are 'ok', but not as seasoned as I like or cook - but a safer bet to appeal to the masses / American palettes...\n\nDave the owner is a very nice chap and always friendly and willing to talk to people when he is there as is his brother who is often found serving behind the bar.\n\nAll in all a very worthwhile place to snag a bite to eat and a pint - and play pool, darts or watch soccer on TV if they take your fancy.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 9, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "V0y4fqp-4pSRfsz0FmsjPA", "review_id": "RUoq5GrmRqs1C3xhF5e6pw", "text": "So many reviews so I'll keep it short. I really enjoyed this place I would soooo go here often if I lived closer, like probably daily. Guiness, good food selection and Spotted Dick!! K?? K!!", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fev0iI-XDrteD4SYRKjiUw", "review_id": "ZQHRTbbozUfSbKLGAQ9fxQ", "text": "Thanks to light rail, G&D is now within drinking distance of my house so we decided to try it.  Went for lunch on a Sunday and it was a different feel than what obviously goes on in the evenings.  The music was quiet.  The Cardinals game was on the TV.  The crowd was tame and the setting was peaceful.  Ordered the Bangers and Mash.  It was good but the mash was dry without the gravy and they added peas to the plate which it didn't need.  The sausage was great though.  Guinness on tap so that's a plus.\n\nWould go back but not during a night time crush.  Maybe when MLS season starts up.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pkHPmnwGoOp6O6g--A7Zyw", "review_id": "C4JnEblZJJ8LN_GddxW3LA", "text": "At one point the George was a favorite haunt, a definite 5-star pub.  But times have changed.\n\nThe George used to feature the pinnacle of excellent service, excellent beverages and delicious comfort food.  Unfortunately what's done them in is their service.  The drinks and food are still exceptional, but the service level has faltered.\n\nReally, losing 2 whole stars for degraded service?  I went in again recently after about a year hiatus and I was unfortunately reminded.  Go for the drinks, the food, the darts (real or computer) or the pool... but not for the service.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "uHh2gqYSYUBQVnBLTNX_HA", "text": "I've never not had a good time at George and Dragon. This place always has something fun going on whether it be karaoke, dart/pool tournaments, trivia, etc. The crowd is always a rambunctious and disorderly one, but that just makes it more fun. Eye candy is always abound here as well. I've never seen so many freshly 21 year.... wait this is a family friendly site.\n\nDrinks here are not any more expensive than other brit/irish pubs, but I always do like to order two at a time because it gets to be busy and waiting for a bartender or cocktail waitress can take a few minutes. They have three dart boards, one real and two electronic, as well as two pool tables and a couple arcade games. There is also an electronic jukebox that seems to have every song known to man.\n\nAfter 10+ visits I've never had any food here, so I cannot comment on that, but who eats at a place like this anyway? It's a funbar!", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "nl4s4jCbuLTl2hL2dL1sKg", "review_id": "3qzJ5E66zYdAhA1a7lFB8w", "text": "Like an old friend with an open door and a warm hug G&D is always there to feed you while getting you pleasantly sauced. The servers, by definition, are dark haired, tattooed sirens aloofly peddling the classic English fair.  The bangers and mash is enough for two, the fish 'n chips are decent but not great and if nothing else it is great that both are under ten bucks. Drinks are decently priced and they have real gingerale. (mhhh wiskey ginger) The owner either used to do tons of coke or still does because he is always frenetically bouncing around the bar talking a mile a minute to his regulars. I have been here on new years, week nights, weekends and anything in between; it is always good times. I believe there is even a lightrail stop right outside.  If you haven't been this is a must for any hardcore AZ pub-crawler.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EOlGkRn-83UnF7634dOUKw", "review_id": "joA4jjgmhdnAX6SaExUitw", "text": "it's always gooooood times at G&D. I live in an apartment complex right down the street and it's always a plus to not have to worry about assigning a DD. They carry a very wide selection of beers on tap and they are actually pretty cheap. The appetizers are pretty good too. \n\nI would definitely say the crowd is not really my scene, but once you throw a few back then you sort of forget the atmosphere. \n\nThe only thing I would criticize is the service. They usually have one or two waitresses working the whole pub and if you're not sitting at the bar, you have to wait a while for service.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "P1qwZrslRv9KS9vPJNXe4g", "review_id": "Mh8sNwMf5OqSOmHccw_pZA", "text": "So I'm new to the city and heard about this place on the radio.\n\nThe 'chap told tales of cold brews and homemade English cuisine which sparked my curiosity and my thirst, so I headed on down the 51 for some suds and spuds.\n\nAmazing pub feel with authentic techniques made the overall experience rather impressive, even more impressive was the Shepherds Pie  with brown gravy, that made my mouth scream for seconds. \n\nIt lost a star because of the somewhat questionable parking lot which made me feel kinda uncomfortable during the walk out, but perhaps maybe that's just my snot side speaking.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "J72XoQspNBmPsX2iKl2YvA", "review_id": "Rq5AK8vOixrse4yeZrfk5A", "text": "I hadn't been to this pub in several years but spotted it on my first Valley Metro Rail ride.  I went straight for the Fish & Chips with a salad substitute for the chips as I have been doing lately to be more \"health conscious\".  The large \"fried \"cod was very good but the salad was ordinary head lettuce with a pink hydroponic tomato half and lone onion ring.  \n\nOtherwise, the pub experience with the assorted English, Scottish and Irish flags plus noisy crowd was reminiscent of pubs I had seen in London and Ireland.\n\nIf I hadn't been riding the rail several more years could have gone by before re-visiting so the rail should help some of the restaurants over time.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "QMXyrLG4oEChhzh4eGks_w", "review_id": "JXIwQWXm1Wgg4AX7bZ2GiQ", "text": "George & Dragon is THE place to start your new year off right!  Me and my friends have a tradition of meeting up at G&D on New Years Eve to begin our new year's celebration!  We show up around 2 PM to get a booth and spend a couple of hours gearing up for the big countdown at 5 PM, which is when the new year begins in England.  Although it is always packed during the celebration, the staff is always super nice and able to keep up with the orders from our table.  Just before the countdown begins the staff passes out champagne and party favors to everyone in the bar!  We've never had a bad experience here and plan to continue our tradition for years to come!!", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WRVrxPlDOCFsKmzhjdGqxg", "review_id": "SLY44wGTV4Tar8uI2gp00A", "text": "A delightful Phoenix diver bar that is even more accessible now with the opening of what this pub's owner described as the \"bloody\" light rail.\n\nThe boisterous setting is made even more fun when the British owner announces drink specials and makes off-color jokes from his microphone. While I have not sampled most items from the menu, I have always found the wings at the George and Dragon to be a good choice.\n\nThis pub is a great place to hang out with old friends or make new ones.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "jqVeTSin5GeRm0ceSg-PBA", "review_id": "G8K2HNHdhlU3jugncD98kw", "text": "My husband and I decided to check out George and Dragon last Sunday because it was such a nice day out and we wanted to do some day drinking at a place we hadn't been before. George and Dragon it was. The patio is long but narrow with only a handful of round tables on it. However, it's still a nice place to sit with a beer and chat. After a drink on the patio, we headed inside for our next round and decided to just cozy up to the bar. The inside decor is not going to wow you at all, but I appreciate the amount of TVs they have near the bar, showing everything from women's college basketball to English Premier League soccer. I'm also a big fan of bar sports, so the pool table and dart boards in the back get a thumbs up from me as well.\n\nThe draft beer selection is large...probably the largest of any of the pubs I have visited in the Valley. I believe it was about $4.75 for a pint, which is slightly cheaper than pubs like Rula Bula. The menu runs the gammet from traditional British fare to very Americanized food with very very moderate prices. Chris had a fish sandwich which he enjoyed and I had a BLT which I requested with no mayo. However, more than half way into the sandwich I realized there was mayo on it! This shocked me because normally I can always detect mayo on sandwiches as I hate it so much...so I'm not sure what G&D did, but they snuck mayo past me and I still loved the sandwich! The fries that came with the sandwiches were tasty. Our bill  (before tip) after five pints of beer, an appetizer, and two sandwiches came to $40.\n\nThe two bartenders that waited on us were incredibly friendly and quick. From the signs I saw inside, it looks like Sunday-Thursday, they do a reverse happy hour starting at 11 pm with 2 for 1 well drinks. I love the laid back vibe of G&D and the booths look comfy, so I will be back.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "r2vglPGmMuyo1BqV91l56g", "review_id": "mQ89s4N8tD54OeMWFJxOdQ", "text": "I had spotted dick!!!!!!!  Its not what your thinking pervs.  It was a dessert.  It is bread putting with currants in it.  What can I say English food and English beers how gross!!!  I am not a fan of either..  But hey they do have a full bar and good burgers and chicken tenders.  Plus, everything is reasonably priced especially for the size of the drinks they serve.  \n\nThe atmosphere is pretty cool with all the English decor, big booths and the eclectic group of patrons.  Some still seem like they are stuck in the 80's listing to their metal bands but hey that is why I like living downtown because you see all types which is cool.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "4UUIpbOTPmu43wuC2aSGkg", "review_id": "j1G1N2V2-13IPyuqaeHPHg", "text": "I visited G&D during the Light Rail Pub Crawl. When we walked in, my crew headed straight to the bar. The bar was almost empty so we sat down and waited to be acknowledged by the bartender.... and we waited...and waited until finally I had to get rude and say \"Can we get some service here or no?\" The tender looked at us like we had just appeared there out of thin air. Ok, I will let that pass. Maybe she was overwhelmed. We ordered our beers and I had to catch her to get a couple menus. Then I had to yell to her that we were ready. Did she just not want our money that day? Were they full up on cash? I ordered the pasty appetizer while my partners ordered hot wings and a basket of chips. My pasty was tasty. I was starving so I'm not sure about authenticity or flavor. They were tasty and HOT on the inside. I thought they were ok. I had to ask for another round of drinks for us even though our empty glasses were staring our lovely bartender right in the face. \n\nI don't know if one goes to G&D for a great dining experience, but we were thirsty and wanted beers as well so our service fell short there too. I was told that a good time to go is in the evening and not to sit at the bar. I'll try that if I ever visit G&D again.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "irSUI5G3vKYd_1EQ865-Tw", "review_id": "UWG7oQgrdGIPOxFdUnuYhA", "text": "Good french dip. Great bloody mary.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "N3L6SDymSRkYQtTiSDmXSg", "review_id": "wLEny2H4xq3ReUjFUFrCKg", "text": "As part of my hard cider tour of Phoenix it was inevitable that I would end up at the George and Dragon.   Our visit was on a Sunday, mid afternoon, so I'm basically reviewing the food  and not the whole UK pub experience which I usually rate poorly having escaped the bloody country in the first place:) E.g this is 15 plus years of eating 2-3 times a week in bars as the yardstick I'm taking a swing with. \n\n Firstly the good parts.  Their spicy wings, boy do they deliver.  It's  at minimum a heavy vinegar / buffalo sauce   , thai chilis? and enough of the seeds to make my wife's nostrils clear from accross the table.  Boy these where nicely done, full and a fricking bargain. For this and the cider alone  I'm returning. \n\nThen the meal.\n\nI had an awful hankering for offal but alas the steak and kidney pie was mispelled and I ended up with a steak and kidney piece.  There are so few places that do this dish and seemingly none that do this well. Ok I can do without  large lumps of kidney  but  not without the taste. This thing was thick and herby to the point that  calling a  thyme out would have been useful. This took the 4 to a 3.  \n\nWIfey's yorkshire pudding was burned ( not that hard admittedly) but  the roast beef  didn't appear to have been roasted, least on site. It's like Birds Eye boil in the bag roast beef simmered in gravy.There was zero indication the outer surface had been  exposed to dry heat of anykind  and we think we know where to get it :) If it's not then  they really suck at roast beef.  That and it didn't come with the horseradish on the menu. \n\nService, pleasant but kinda slow .For the food  2.5  rounded down to 2 because It's really not OK  to have two main dishes fall so far short of pub food.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "W_QXYA7A0IhMrvbckz7eVg", "review_id": "RB0qwAiHIFnS7Dmx0smGYg", "text": "I've always wanted to try this place after I heard their weird radio commercials a few years back.  It always cracked me up whenever the guy talked about the bangers and mash.  We finally stopped by one day after a lovely little trip on the lightrail.\n\nThe entrance is a little confusing being on the south side of the building.  I guess this is because I am used to entrances being in the fronts of buildings as opposed to on the side.  When you walk in, you see everything you expect.  A couple pool tables, dingy floors, a seedy looking bar, and tables and chairs scattered about.  There are a decent amount of booths as well.  One thing that I noticed and considered a bit odd was the fact that a third of the restaurant seemed to be sort of partitioned off for the \"fancy\" dining area.  I don't know if that is the case, but it definitely looked that way.  When it comes down to it, this place is a classically tacky pub type restaurant, and I like it.\n\nUnfortunately, the food is not so great.  Neither is the bitchy service you get when you come in.  A half smile would be a welcome gesture instead of a perfect view of my server skulking in the kitchen.  I'm not sure what was up with that.  Maybe PMS.  The husband ordered the bangers and mash and I got the cornish pastie.  The husband mentioned that he had to add a lot of salt to his gravy, but he seemed to enjoy his meal.  Me on the other hand, not so much.  My gigantic pile of peas that kept rolling of my plate were cold and had a few hairs in them.  They definitely weren't mine, I checked.  The pastie was delicious, and I really liked it, but the accompanying mashed potatoes were too thick and lumpy to be any good.\n\nThis place just isn't good enough.  Hair in food is just plain gross.  Mediocre food combined with rude service is not going to get me to come back.  Besides, I am sick and tired of hearing the owner of this place bitch and moan about the lightrail being a detriment to his business.  I don't know how you can say that when the place is packed on a Sunday afternoon with no sporting events going on.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2XCsVpAMsGUykrM-BBFEXA", "review_id": "1wxnCwztfmd5tDogylKWPQ", "text": "So here it was Lenten season and Friday.  I was starving and in a city not like New Orleans in its available seafood fare!  What to do?  Remember that the British are  known for one food contribution....Fish and chips!  So you get on your bike and speed over to the place you've heard you can have a pastie, a sausage roll, and a steak and kidney pie on a regular footie day.  And Fish and Chips and a Strongbow Ale on a post  Mardi Gras Friday night!  \n\nAnd this place reeks of British wanna-bes and malt vinegar.  I think I even saw the reflection of the Queen Vic in the pool or urine out back!", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 8, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "nc3cqVN0UuB3m50-CcMftw", "review_id": "xSHFxUqQJs1GH__jOprRiw", "text": "Riding the light rail daily to work has changed how I go about my commute home. It was by the grace of a good friend that I stopped off for a happy hour special at a Midtown drinkery. That's all it took to get me hooked on the idea of stopping off for a drink after a hard day's work. And the proximity of George & Dragon to the light rail launched what is my current obsession.\n\nWith good intentions, I stopped at G&D yesterday for an Irish Car Bomb and a Guinness, and to get some food to take home and watch a movie. At 5:15 there was hardly anybody there, but I suppose most people are commuting at that time. I overheard another patron ask about their \"Slay The Dragon\" program. Participants, it so happens, are given a card with all of the restaurant's beer listed. The steady drinker consumes one of each (there are 66 different beers!!) within a month and is awarded with an \"I Slayed the Dragon\" t-shirt. What a sweet concept! ***\n\nThe steak and kidney pie was also a nice treat, with that certain crispness of the kidney strong but not overpowering. In the past, I've also gotten the fish and chips (FanTasTic!), bangers and mash (excellent) and the wings (very good).\n\n\n\n*** I think it would be swell if we organized a daily UYE to help each other through this beer challenge. Even if it's only done during happy hour (4-7) after work,  that's only 3-4 beers a day.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "4UUIpbOTPmu43wuC2aSGkg", "review_id": "UtWXzcxA-Wi2gg1wiB66Xg", "text": "Had to bump G&D up to an A-ok status. My advice: Don't sit at the bar. Get a table where a cool waitress will help you even when it's crazy busy! Bumped up one star due to better service!", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IUWjTmXc3wLVaMHz33inaA", "review_id": "KowM7uMjhS6ocToS0B9kNg", "text": "This place is decent.  I live within walking distance but have only been once if that tells you anything.  It's just normal pub grub, and none of it is really impressive.  The slay the dragon program is kind of fun, although I haven't made much of a dent in my card because I never go.  Supposedly they have quiz night on Thursdays which might cause me to up my star rating...", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LBxKOF8quwVGiqUqWiEEaQ", "review_id": "j8LtY80Z1ZbCT9Cjr3pQQQ", "text": "I like the G&D.  The food is good, the waitresses are pretty, its a fun atmosphere.\nI always like the shepards pie but there are lots of tasty things about and some of them are hard to find outside of Britain. (Try the scotch egg if you feel adventurous).", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hjPDVLfQsghAHJv6jogDDA", "review_id": "JRIL1FlBb4y7cGOJBaplFQ", "text": "I really want to give the George & Dragon 5 stars, between the last time we were there and our server was awesome.  The Awesome Local Pub/ Football Hooligan bar atmosphere they provide, and the Owners and the the british expat company they keep who are characters in and of themselves.  the G&D is truly an experience.  Unfortunately on our last visit our waitress seemed to have horse blinders on, on several occasions we waved, we raised our hands, we yelled at her back and somehow she just didn't make eye contact or acknowledge that we were trying to get her attention.  despite somewhat unresponsive service we were still able to get drinks regularly enough throughout the night..\n\nI also tried the food for the first time, it felt fitting to order the fish and chips, the chips are just steak fries with no memorable qualities,  however the fish was I believe cod, but the batter was very tasty and crispy, it was served with a side of coleslaw that wasn't bad either.\n\noverall the atmosphere in this place is awesome, and the british expats that hang around the bar make it that much more convincing.  I'm confident that the incident we had with service was just that \"an incident\" and it's possible the waitress was just spread thin or stressed.  I'm confident our next visit will be fine, because I enjoy going to this bar.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Rg4gzsz3w00vRlIOXcGUIA", "review_id": "BPH3rDUm_FhcF2VrdALqGA", "text": "I've been going here for years. See in 1999 I went to the UK on my first trip across the pond, came back missed it, and was invited to G&D. This place reminded me of what it was like in England and I loved it. The first couple of years my problem with going was the smoke but after Phoenix (& AZ) went smokefree the restaurant cleaned up quickly. \n\nThe left side is all pool tables and darts. My best friend and I spent many nights with a beer and a game of darts here. The right side is a restaurant section where you can sit down to have a great dinner. This section is large enough to easily accommodate a group dinner as we did often.\n\nThe beers here are great and the variety is exceptional. For the food, I always get the same exact thing. Shepherd Pie is my favorite, and I have seriously never had better (even in the UK). It's perfect with cheese & HP sauce. You just can't get any better than George & Dragon on Central.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "N3L6SDymSRkYQtTiSDmXSg", "review_id": "3aHVBor9IRjfOVCTaz81RA", "text": "Returned for the wings and cider as promised then decided to stay for another meal, just to be fair:) \n\nWings again nicely hot, though not as insanely so as the last time, but appeared to have been brought up to heat twice. -1.5  star I  never want to  pay for reheats , especially when it has a deleterious effect on the food. This may work for soup, not so well for fish  /  wings.  The pastie ,mash and peas were quite good though.   Service much faster than our prior  experience too. Wife loved her fish and chips  , pretty happy on the zucchini appetizer, and just ok with the \"touch\" of Guiness in the cider that threatened to take over the glass.  \n  \n3.5 rounded down to 3.  Hey that's one better than prior.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "p4IrODgI_QmO5M9Q7gdURw", "review_id": "3699spxamxG6CwCJjSDVXg", "text": "Being born in the UK to a long line of English, Welsh, Irish and Scots, so there's nothing more I'd like than for a good Brit pub to thrive in PHX.\n\nThat said, this place has the bones and makes an attempt, but falls short. \n\nIt's kinda divey, but that's fine.  The beer selection is great.  The crowd is diverse.  Good music, lots of sports on the TV, etc.\n\nOn the flip side:\n\nThe staff has good intentions, but is not well trained.  They do the job, but don't anticipate - you have to ask.  They don't seem empowered.  We ordered some happy hour food at 6:55, for example, and they said it was over.  It wasn't 7, but they explained the \"computers\" made the call.  This wasn't something we brought up at 10 p.m. - but before it was 7!   A guy next to us ordered food to go and sat there for 40 minutes.  He kept asking and the response was \"it wasn't up\" but then he got mad and it magically appeared all boxed and ready.  Bottom line:  service is o.k. for a bar, but the food thing seems to flummox them.\n\nThe menu covers a wide range of bases, but also is a series of hits and misses.  We went one weekend for the Sunday Roast.  It was a generous plate of veggies, mash and a massive yorkshire pud.  But the beef wasn't roast anything... more like steak-ums.  The gravy was from a can/jar.   Now some might say this is trivial, but a good Sunday Roast Beef meal to the English is like a Thanksgiving dinner in the US.  You can't serve shaved turkey from a frozen bag and surround it with good sides... the main dish needs to be lovingly prepared.\n\nOn another night, the Scotch eggs followed the same theme.  A great idea.  The dish was served with a wide range of extras, but the core food was odd.  Not bad, but the casing was an inch thick and dry.\n\nI'd love to see this place work.  They offer a menu of what should be made, but just don't quite deliver a good food product.  To be fair, the market might not support it and are happy with ho hum stuff, but on the flip side I've enjoyed much more inspired fare in CA - not just the U.K.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "yJihBbisa05Yz6FUQtzE1w", "review_id": "aFlyNqvslgXCWRQkcm-eOw", "text": "DH & I went for dinner there tonight, we had a veggie pasty and the crust was nice & flaky but the stuffing of the pasty was tasteless, peas were tasteless, mashed potatoes & gravy, weren't very good either. Beer selection was good, but food was terrible.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QhuESGhOQWnKqwlSrISm8A", "review_id": "4xGHpkSBrute_3yBdPIysg", "text": "The George is always a good time..  Drinks are reasonable, food is good.  The sports selection last night was atrocious, but I am not ready to blame the George for that.  Trivia is fun on Thursdays, but sometimes a bit tough to hear..\n\nStaff was friendly and responsive.  Never had to wait long for a drink.\n\nGo when there are good sports on for the rowdy atmosphere, especially if you like football (soccer)", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "_7el1cOgnfkNfmZKi277bQ", "review_id": "1bAo42-4T922nDmWrX8C3A", "text": "This is more like dungeons and dragons, it is so freaking dark in there. They have some good food, decent service. Nothing stands out just ok. The owner is a goof ball and trys to hit on every women in the place.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0Ke0iSAPYi8hUVxLocAlYQ", "review_id": "l4eGdISD7vR9oooG2iWtVw", "text": "Jonathan E.'s review is spot-on. I went here for a late lunch on a Sunday and couldn't resist ordering the lamb. I was expecting a hearty hunk of roast leg of lamb, as the menu mentioned the Sunday Roasts selection. Instead, the meat was merely thin-shaved slices of lamb (with plenty of fat to trim away) with gravy. The sides were o.k., but overall this dish was disappointing.\n\nIf I must eat here again, I'll order the fish and chips, although I was a bit dismayed to see that malt vinegar was not brought automatically to the table. And although we submitted three orders of fish and chips, our server brought back two and had to be reminded that we were expecting a third. This meant everybody ate while one poor sod in our group had to wait patiently for his order to be placed (again). Fortunately, we split a Scotch egg as an appetizer and that tided him over, but it was not much of a treat.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UyB7zOJOwbbEptLAbPueqg", "review_id": "HWwupbt39vX4UiJfsi1z5g", "text": "Guinness got me drunk-\nMy waiter was efficient .\nWe both wish we had [becky] though. \n\nBeer gets ya drunk-\nBombshell! Bad Ass! Looking &  Acting Servers!-\n\nGo out have a good time, don't be a tool-\n\nGeorge & dragon has a good vibe.\nSupport this place and its staff.\nFirst time here, not the last!\n\nDonkey-\n[[Eaaawwwwwe Eaaawwwwwe]]", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_H7YQYiXToV0paIoOeFNng", "review_id": "sMWoFq_9Wxhao-VTgWGViQ", "text": "I like the look of this place. The food was not good and actually made me and my friend very sick. Bathroom was SCARY and non \nair conditioned. I really wanted to like this place but it just wasn't good. I liked the atmosphere other than the bathroom.. I could drink here but wont eat here again.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Lp_Ykqfbv5Q-oyGYlMGJRg", "review_id": "SMXUgSoPfFESsK0LufZ_wQ", "text": "The bartenders always know how make interesting shots!  Plus they have their \"Slay the dragon\" t-shirt for drinking all the beers.  Yeah...the shirt itself isn't amazing, but I'm down for any drinking contest.\n\nI love the cranky old man owner.  He's a Man U fan so he's even better!  Go Red Devils!", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZKo-HD5FdrINIHAcD9AnAA", "review_id": "ope2DbkhJUWtyORipozq-A", "text": "I want to love this place, truly I do.  The food is tasty and sticks to your ribs, and the drinks are cheap and strong.  HOWEVER, practically every time I've gone there I've been harassed by this creepy old man that NEVER leaves.  He is there everyday.  Most people consider him charming, but after he leered at me and made lewd comments about my boobs..I don't know.  I suppose it would be fine if I brought a man friend along as opposed to my usual girl troop, but I just get the chills whenever I think of that place now.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "1ylYrKcGNA8MDkhNBTjHMA", "review_id": "am6sx9kTWFE4BLC_0BCnHw", "text": "The post-party for the Switch OYE was here. Even if there were only 8 of us. We came just in time for trivia night. Which is apparently a big deal here. I LOVE trivia with useless factoids, so I felt right at home. 40 questions really tries the useless knowledge portion of the brain. Which in my case is most of it. Unfortunately I was already a little sauced and was 3 more beers deep by the time we were done. It was a great time, including war paint. We scored 28 out of 40. I am going back soon to redeem myself. Georgie S, are you down?  We also created a new game that works when Nikki F is there.  If she starts to fall asleep, someone says her name and then rest of the table, in unison, must yell her name again.  Good clean fun!\n\nI like the decor. There are authentic European football jerseys and scarves all over the place. Rugby too. \n\nA couple of side notes. 1 star deduction for, what I am guessing was a manager, coming over and telling us we were being too loud and disruptive. WTF?!!! We are in an English pub, with a lot of beer, drunk people, playing a competitive trivia game. Are you serious!? I was dumb founded and I think I may have talked back to this dude. Couldn't believe it. \n\nI have started my \"Slay the Dragon\" card. Only 61 more beers to earn my shirt. Starting to train now. \n\nSorry for the pic post Nathan S, I had too.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ceKoQX0_IJZ6Lr9-9LGcbA", "review_id": "lI2j0TdhlCYmyrCVaOj_HQ", "text": "Well this is the English pub to go to in Phoenix.  With that said this city is without much culture so there's not much competition here.   I have to say this place is just ok.  Inside is outdated, but comes with the territory.  Beer selection is great, food is about average.   Service is a little below average.  I have been here at least a half dozen times and have yet to not have a struggle to get a drink order in.  And I have never been here on a Friday, Saturday, or a busy night for that matter.  I guess unless you are a regular the bartenders don't pay much attention to the rest of the customers.  Location sucks unless you are at an event at Steele Indian School Park or maybe doing a light rail pub crawl.  Too far away from Downtown and not close enough to Camelback(Midtown).  Not a must see, but if your eyeballs want to see something different I say go for it.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Iycf9KNRhxvR187Qu2zZHg", "review_id": "TmZxaxzaBf3Ddh-W8jUhHQ", "text": "Went last night for the USA vs. Honduras soccer match.  At first the feed wasn't working but after most people left I stuck around and got a front row seat and then the feed came on.  Was a great game and great environment all cheering for the Yanks except two behind me from Honduras.  \n\nI ate the potato skins which were pretty good and had some great 4 Peaks Kiltlifter beer.  Cheap tab and a USA win good way to spend a Saturday night.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "zCC6huLkNBEr3JUgQyxJbg", "review_id": "aeH2eG7l1n3gsfPNB4jmZQ", "text": "A couple of friends and I participated in the Phoenix Actually' Great Phoenix Scavenger Hunt meeting up at the George & Dragon. The location was good - right on Central, close to light rail access. Parking was descent in the back. The bar was spacious with pool tables & darts in the entry room, plenty of seating in the dining around and around the bar. It was big enough to accomodate all of the scavengers as well as those patrons wondering what all of these other folks are doing.\n\nBefore the scavenger hunt started my friend ordered an Ace Apple Cider. I ordered one as well and it was very sweet. That drink would be dangerous because I could pound those all night not realizing it was alcohol. \n\nWe made it back to the George & Dragon a little early (8:30)...still 30 minutes left in the scavenger hunt, but the web site to upload pics to was slow, so we decided to enjoy some apps and drinks at the bar. The appetizers were typical bar food - we ordered the mozzerella sticks, potato skins and another round of Ace Apple Cider. Typical, but tasty. The cheese sticks were very cheese and the 'skins were good. The plate game with a few garnishes of vegetables as well. \n\nThe service was excellent too. We were going to order the shrimp, but the waitress indicated there really isn't that many, so perhaps another selection would be better. She was very prompt despite the large crowd. I left a good tips due to the attentiveness and advice.\n\nI love pubs in general and would definitely go back any time.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o8J-ergbGYjrUy85I_rxzw", "review_id": "Ewg_hcIstPz7Ky3HGkIVuQ", "text": "I've eaten here many times over my life and have always enjoyed the food there.\nHowever, I went this past Saturday around 2pm and there was some sort of poker tournament going on with top 40 music playing over the speakers. Not really setting the English pub mood, so that was disappointing. But the food was still good and the service was decent, so real complaints. \nI had the bangers and mash dinner and my mother had a Cornish pastie appetizer. The sausage was excellent with brown gravy and onions and the potatoes were very creamy. \nGo for the food, not for the atmosphere.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1wMGLaMIH7CcmJ2htS1rmw", "review_id": "-wgeRrupHvHHVzH_OVlW2g", "text": "I stopped by George and Dragon for lunch a couple of days ago. It was the first time I had been in the place for many years. Unfortunately, I was at work so I could not drink alcohol, but the food was great. I had fish and chips and my co-worker had bangers and mash. The fish was some of the best I've had, and the person with me enjoyed his food as well. The prices were decent, and the service was great. \n\nEven though I was not drinking this time, I could not help but notice the excellent selection of draft beers. I really wish I was closer so I could have some booze at this place. Alas, I live in Ahwatukee. \n\nFor those of you who are closer and enjoy the pub atmosphere, George and Dragon is highly recommended, though I imagine the place is a zoo when there's a big soccer match. The last time I was here I was not impressed, and had not been back since. But this last visit was wonderful. Either something changed, or I just caught them on a bad day last time.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "C6IOtaaYdLIT5fWd7ZYIuA", "review_id": "S5VI4FltERAP1eW8mxkbXg", "text": "G&D was our first stop for our Pub Crawl, the fried food sampler was good and the drinks were decent pour and priced. \n\nThe server was nice and everything went well. \n\nThe location is lose to a rail station with just a short walk.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZStsvmZbP02A40uez_2Leg", "review_id": "NroTOYxFI_jbYChtqEW6uA", "text": "Hello all!  This place is great.  I went to high school right down the street and have lived in the neighborhood forever.  You can always have a good time.  Good atmosphere, great beer, and great location.\n\nWhy I didn't give it 5 stars:  Well, they have this slay the dragon thing...if you can drink all the beers on this paper they give you, not all at once, although I guess I would try that...but, you are suppose to get a T-shirt that says, \"I slaid the Dragon\".  Well, the problem is, they don't keep all the beers in stock so...boo.\n\nAlso, it kind of is a two-faced place...one Friday you'll go there and you wont be able to park and there will be standing room only inside...but the next Friday it's dead.\n\nBut, please go check it out, it's really awesome and the owners are knows to mingle with the crowed, can't miss them, they're the ones with the English accents.  CHEERS!", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eBwBjylS66qPcHs2_ajLag", "review_id": "-G40SGAR2EASJVIZ961bUg", "text": "Scale of 1-10 (multiple visits):\n7 Food\n10 *Drinks*\n9 Service\n9 Atmosphere\n10 Value\n\nI'm sorry, but $3 Jagerbombs ALL the time?  $39 later, I decided that that's a 10 on Value.\nAnd the rare Tetley's beer on tap?  That's a 10 on Drinks.\nIf only the food wasn't so British, I could rate the food better  =p", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_uL7OiQSfNsCd60DrAf7qQ", "review_id": "3qmaLh6QJer14HezSGq0qA", "text": "The George is one of a kinda, well there is a second location, but so not even close. \n\nI have been going to the George for years, always have a great time. Usually go to play poker on Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturdays. I have also taken part in their trivia nights on Thursdays too. They have great food, their wings and Sheppard's Pie are my faves! Tons of beers on tap. They even have this fun little game where you can \"Slay the Dragon.\" Where you have to drink at least one of every beer they have in the place, upwards of 50 I think. I know some people that have tried. I believe the record is 3 and half days to finish them all. \n\nMy friends and I dropped by the George the other night as one of our Holiday Bar Crawl stops along the light rail. They had a live band playing, who were pretty fun. We got drinks fast, the customers and staff we friendly and we had a great time. Such a great time we ended up staying a bit longer than we had planed.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "v5k-__wHo2xPI25WO-dcQA", "review_id": "RUvikl_0FoxE-uD9VBV5DA", "text": "G&D is one of those places that I just \"end up\" at.. its centralized between me and all my friends, and they have everything you could ever need .. so its wicked convenient. Trivia, Karaoke, TV's, Beer, Wings, Scotch Eggs, Pool tables, cigarette machines, children running around screaming.. you name it, they probably have it. \n\nThe first time I came here was for trivia night.. it was dramatic and everyone was cheating, but the loaded potato app. made everything all right in my world.\n\nThe second time I came here was after the Switch OYE, which I totally don't remember.. as Brad E.'s review noted, there was a game that involved me falling asleep sitting up and everyone screaming my name as loudly as possible to interrupt my slumber, or something.... There was also war paint and apparently I ran into some co-workers.. I didn't believe them until a photo surfaced. I will say no more.\n\nThe third time I came here was for Georgie S.' 8th 26th birthday celebration. We actually came here twice, once for after brunch boozing, and the second time to sing Karaoke, but mostly we just listened to Nathan S. serenade us for 3 hours.. football was on, many beers were consumed, the photos reflected a happy setting and im pretty sure the bday girl was pleased with her final celebration. At least, it was supposed to be the final. I'm pretty sure it wasn't. \n\nThe 5th time I came here was last night.. for football and beers. As always, I was content and happy, enjoying myself and the wedding reception debauchery (yes there was really a wedding reception here) that was going on..\n\nI just generally enjoy this place, there is always parking, its right off the rail, the bathrooms are gross, but manageable, food is actually really good for bar-fare, especially the English selections.. Great beer selection, KILTLIFTER WHAAAAT, full bar, always an interesting crowd and everyone is always having a great time. \n\nTotally come here. Me and my friends will probably be there too.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "wFweIWhv2fREZV_dYkz_1g", "review_id": "RK2dxfWLuycq20uin84X3w", "text": "My husband lived in England and had a strong reccomendation on this place because of the food.  We didn't make it that far.  \n\nWhen we walked in everything look dirty- the floors, walls, booths, pool tables - and the place was dimly lit!  I could not believe this bar served food.  Nothing about it said restaurant.  The decor was everything British which may have been cute if they took a rag and wipe the dust off.  No one greeted us when we walked in so we just sat down at a table.  There was a waitress wandering around that looked just as lost as we did.  She finally came over and gave us some menus, took our drink order and that was it... we never saw her again.  While we waited we had a while to look over the menu.  All the British food sounded like some type of variation of pot roast.  I guess that's what British cuisine consists of but none of it sounded appealing.  Still waiting it gave me more time to look around and I started to get angry because I couldn't believe I was about to order food from such a dirty establishment (I could only imagine what the kitchen looked like).  I was shocked to see kids running around... I wouldn't take Bebe's kids in there. \n\nI clocked it; for 15 minutes we sat there without food or drinks, just menus.  Our booth faced the bar and the bartenders looked at us a few times but never sent anyone over to our table. Could I have asked for our server?  Sure.  But by this point I knew I wasn't spending a dime here and wanted to see how long it would take someone to come over to us so I could tell what I thought of their service.  Finally we receded, parched and starving we got up and left the George & Dragon.  What a waste of time!", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AdVBY7Ow_ICQLfVEbf_nTw", "review_id": "rUGUd8uY9HqIHvgteN2FFQ", "text": "please tear this place down.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xCY9C6KN9xTDzKrow9iivQ", "review_id": "_Hj56N_cnCZVfrBkxVBtBw", "text": "I've only been here once and it was OK. If you're into the English pub scene, you would probably like it since everything is decently priced. However, a friend of mine tells me that they broke into her car on a Friday night, smashed the window and all, so I would be careful about what you leave in your vehicle.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3JNamCLvTdonVdwLXzcj_g", "review_id": "aVaK1lg24YN6zHgHLPPB6Q", "text": "I've been to GND a couple of times and I am always pleased with the service there. The food is good, especially the shepard's pie, and the beer is cheap. I would recommend that people should check this place out and if you do you won't be disappointed.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LwbCh2rhnfaFOhzw7gE1TA", "review_id": "az-yuixQx0ILTtTNM3ZVQQ", "text": "I love the Pub! I don't get there very often any more but I wish I could! Trivia Night (Thursdays) is a blast! They have a Great Beer Selection, Fantastic Drink Prices, and it is always a Good time!", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "cHBxqtyEawEAQJb7_NDcmw", "text": "This is my kinda place.   Nice casual place with good food and good beer.  Not to mention it is walking distance from the Central/Indian School lightrail station.  I stopped in here on a whim while spending a Saturday on the lightrail ( I made good use of my day pass).  I had also read at one time this pub served Scotch Eggs, mmmm.   As it was dinner time-ish I ordered up a Smithwicks and some Scotch Eggs.  Now I have had these served a variety of ways in the past and my preference is lightly breaded yet crisp crust with a relatively thick layer of sausage, served room temp to slightly warm.   Here they are served cold and quartered.  These were also some of the largest Scotch eggs I have had.  I got over the fact they were as cold as they were and begin to enjoy the flavor of the sausage layer with a hint of nutmeg.  The balsamic \"chutney\" served  with them was great, in the past at other places I usually enjoy a course deli mustard. What I didn't like about these Scotch eggs was the breaded layer.  Becasue they are premade fried and stored in the fridge the breaded layer was like a rubber mat.  I peeled off this layer and continued to enjoy my meal.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "79XESLXqHug_X8MMUETnWg", "review_id": "iJIQzPP_xjbYJXiBmoUrlQ", "text": "Love this place!  Since discovering the George and Dragon, my friends and I make it a weekly stop.\nThey have a huge selection of beer!  Also, a late night menu of home-cooked food... which is actually delicious!!\nThe outdoor patio is a nice addition, especially for socializing and smoking!  Really, the only decent place to hang out in the NorthCentral Phoenix area.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZubK3U5PlTWy4VIQG_Wpzg", "review_id": "bHFMMMszNhcNptXfpVw2Xg", "text": "I've only been here once & so far I'm indifferent. If I never come back I'll really only miss the coleslaw. The coleslaw got this place 3 stars instead of 2.\n\nA friend asked me to go on a Mon which is karaoke night. I don't inflict my terrible singing on others, but I did enjoy most of the other people singing.\n\nI played a couple games of pool on 1 of the 2 tables while waiting for my food.\n\nThe main bartender was not a pleasant person. Words like \"sweetie\" don't disguise impatient, judgmental body language. I can't remember seeing her smile once. She made me uncomfortable. The other girls working there were smiley & nice looking. I also saw the general manager chilling outside.\n\nCall me a cheap ass but I feel like I paid too much for fish & chips. Came out to $14.02. I expected to pay $10ish. I know it's market price & all but that still sucked. I should have asked the price before ordering.\n\nThe fish & chips were really good though. I could barely finish the 2 thick pieces of fish on my plate. They were perfectly crispy with just the right amount of batter. Chips could have been crispier though.\n\nI LOVE THE COLESLAW! I can't say that enough. It wasn't sweet (yuck!) like other coleslaws I've tried. It was crisp & peppery. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. Hmmm\n\nWhen you order a shot I think you get more liqueur than just a shot because of their glasses. They're wide & the bartender wasn't measuring, she just eye balled it. Don't pay more ordering doubles since you're probably pretty much already getting that originally.\n\nThere are heaters above on the patio. Your top 1/2 will be warm while your bottom 1/2 might get cold.\n\nThere's 1 bathroom for girls. No stalls. If someone's in there you'll have to wait your turn. At least it wasn't filthy & smelly.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ZKs7NR45Fi27wcIoAilEMQ", "review_id": "3xDUooa6VFTCB47hdm91Yg", "text": "this was my first visit &\n\nI will NEVER go back \nI will NEVER go back\nI will NEVER go back\nI will NEVER go back\nI will NEVER go back\nI will NEVER go back\nkicking, dragging, screaming I will NEVER go back\n\nordered fish & chips, shepherd's pie & steak 'n kidney pie & beers\nfish & chips = blah, nothing special or memorable, just plain cheap cod that was NOT cheap in $\nshepherd's pie = this was not shepherd's pie it was cottage pie and it was bland, tasteless, boring!\nsteak 'n kidney pie = where was the kidney?\n(chips = blah)\n\nIf you have nothing to compare 'traditional British' food to, then you may consider it good, (except for the bland COTTAGE Pie)!!!  \n\nOnly reason they got two stars is that the bartender/service wasn't awfully terrible.\n\nI ask one question; do 'you' pay more attention to 'your' regulars?  OR, do 'you' pay more attention to the newbies so they want to be regulars?\n\noh, & $5/beer....?\n\n& it's dirty, all the decor...cause it's never been cleaned/dusted since 1995.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tDSDuMzwQiI44W8cfxU68Q", "review_id": "jH3vFc2lO_Fl2NbfSyC8tA", "text": "G&D is my local bar.  Full disclosure - the owner is my friend, but that's a natural byproduct of how this place is run.  I know many of the people that I toss 'em back with a few nights a week here, and the clientele cuts a wide swath - doctors, lawyers, and Indian chiefs, if you will, to regular folks like me.  A lot of the knocks on the place I won't disavow - it's dim and not sparkling, but so what?  If that's a huge turn-off, you're better off elsewhere.  I like to think the place has personality.  But if you like a huge selection of beer (including Boddington's, Kronenbourg, and Chimay) and good food, you'll probably have a good time here.  The food's not frou-frou and \"foodie\" - it's just good.  My favorite bar in Phoenix - no place I'd rather get pissed.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WPnoGr_ukB5BubC3bITkjQ", "review_id": "UCosTyO2XoxVDDGbIkkmAg", "text": "G&D was a sad day for me. \nHave been super excited to check this place out because A. it looks Cool and B. friends have told me how awesome it is \n\nBut alas I have to give it a C.... We took the lightrail downtown for a Rattlers game and afterwards hit G&D for a drink and snacks afterwards.   It was really busy because of the hockey game being on so we couldn't find anywhere to sit in the bar area or even get to the bar to order a drink... so we found a table tucked in the corner in the \"restaurant\" side... only probably here was service.. no one cared about those eating food!    We only had about 10 mins to look at a menu and order before the kitchen closed at 11 so we had to track down a waitress to take our order.\n\nMenu for food was quite typical.  Fish Sandwich, Burgers, etc.  Friends enjoyed it.. but also had a few beers in, so I cant say its more than any other \"bar food\"  I only ordered the chips and salsa which were less than adequate... straight from the store, nothing special at all.    I think this place could have been a lot better if we had better service and were in the bar area which is clearly the \"cool\" part.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "hq0WUfau1Mh3GyHn8oVdNQ", "review_id": "EZv29XLva1Soxm3TnGgOjw", "text": "A perfect place to enjoy a cold pint with friends in a cozy pub without an over the top cheezy ye-olde-England theme. I love the fact that they serve *several* different types of hard cider and $3.00 J\u00e4gerbombs all the time. Our waitress was super nice and I'll be back sometime for the food.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uVO-X-GyoZsw7BmVmG7Jyw", "review_id": "xy3jwqkmUnaDhdJIBh-3Tg", "text": "My dad was in town visiting and we wanted to go to Pizzeria Bianco, but oh no, that was not in the cards, with its hoity-toity hour and a half wait and all. We cruised Central for half an hour, before pulling into this parking lot, mainly because of low blood sugar, and also because our Ulster roots compelled us, I suppose. \n\nHow was I to know that had inadvertantly stumbled into the dirty dive pub wonderland I've been waiting for? We waddled through a sea of barflies, hipsters and cardplayers waiting for the Tuesday night poker game, and settled into a large corner booth, and pored over the impressive beer menu.  We both stuffed ourselves, had a couple of pints, and talked over our family business for hours.  We had a fantastic time, and were adequately attended to. We also got to watch the card game begin, which was pretty funny.\n\nGeorge & Dragon satisfied both parties.  My dad was psyched on the British pub food offerings, the huge array of beers on tap, and what was sure to be an impressive turnout for the World Cup broadcast... and I was impressed by the dingy crowd and the sheer dive-y-ness of it all... something that the East Valley, where I (sniff) hang my hat, is seriously lacking in.\n\nConsidering that we could not have chosen this place more randomly, it now seems fated.  Now I just have to figure out how I'm going to get myself all the way across town and all the way back home so I can get appropriately intoxicated while I am there.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "pv82zTlB5Txsu2Pusu__FA", "review_id": "crJdLZ-e3vgUWxJaXlvBcQ", "text": "The G&D is ab fab!\ncame in on a sunday afternoon, and it was deserted save for the brit publican who in his charming way that only a bloke from across the pond could muster guessed by our appearances just which brews we would favor, to my brother an ice cold pint of newcastle, and to me a frosty kronenbourg. After a few pints were knocked back we hit the billiards table at a mere .50 cents a game! my heart swelled! then after the pints a tasty round of fish and chips. The beer battered north atlantic cod was among some of the biggest fillets of cod i have ever eaten! delicious and meaty the succulent white fish and fat thumb sized chippies were just what the doc ordered! after a few pints and a hearty meal my tab was under $30! loved the place and will probably jump off the lightrail for a quick pint and a pool game any time im riding down central.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pWlxozeqaknvMjpZmkpV1Q", "review_id": "K11E54sW200gPMqqdkstZg", "text": "I have never been to the UK, so I don't know how to compare what I ate to traditional English food.  I know that what I ordered, the pastie, was very delicious, as was the peas that came with it.  My husband and daughter split the Shepard's Pie and they both loved it.  Great beer as well.  I saw some other customers with the fish and chips and they looked great-I think next time that will be what I get.  The decor was aged and a little dusty, but all in all, it was a really good meal.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f3LA83yEEBMj9q92H28O7w", "review_id": "qUR4SpyevL-Y_WPmOkWMMQ", "text": "The food is okay, the trivia is fun but they don't even know what  crown float is.  This is an English pub you say?  Pshaw.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pOim-Tccfc6Aw0ynGdPmYw", "review_id": "bgn0xrWka446tWZPbcLisA", "text": "Great surprise. The steak pie was awesome!", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tV-CHD0zlQqea54XuogRwg", "review_id": "cIsiIH-0EQZsuoY5JR8Gpg", "text": "Have been to this place twice and the experience was the same. I personally don't get what draws people to this place. It's got a bit of a negative vibe. The staff is not friendly or service oriented and it's dirty. Great location for a light rail pub crawl - I think it just might not be our crowd.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QhuESGhOQWnKqwlSrISm8A", "review_id": "wAOQJYX2HO04MidlaIqI1Q", "text": "Huge wings!  Delish!  Great beer selection. Good environment. If you are reading this you've probably already been there so this is nothing new.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nvPSNKO1H9mwgg3cd2uvpg", "review_id": "BiZfl_ed0IVYGXlbrKgpaQ", "text": "The food was just ok,  the beer was overpriced, and the service was sub-par.  I've been there twice and the first time I actually stuck around to eat and drink.  On the second trip, we waited at the table 30 minutes with no service, then finally left.  I will not go back.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qzND3A_Nv89M4sQn8B4TXg", "review_id": "w_Hv4h8CDOX_akzPhp2Fcg", "text": "A great place to hang out and chill with peeps after work. The fish and chips is kinda pricey but the restaurant gave great portion of the fries and I was able to share with friends. G&D had a great selection of beer and my fave is the Kilt Lifter. Love it!", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "jdeNI5TTTuM6mj3HTgstRA", "review_id": "54ZUcq2CGFNG7wZpTApeMA", "text": "For reasons unknown, I have a bias against English food. So when the plates I saw coming out of the kitchen were a bit unappealing, I knew this place was authentic. \n\nThis place looks a bit old, but not trashy. When I ordered my Jameson and ginger ale, being asked if I'd like it in a pint glass made my day. This bar is awesome. There's a nice selection of beers for a reasonable $5 a pint. I had some Ace Pear, but there were tons of ales I'd never heard of to choose from. I'll be back for those.\n\nThere are plenty of activities to keep busy while getting trashed here. I've never seen so much room in a bar devoted to dartboards. It was right in the corner with ample throwing room, and I loved it! There are also a couple billiards tables, some light gun arcade game (Try it after a few--don't shoot the cows!) and even some patrons sitting at poker tables. \n\nI'm definitely coming back here to play darts and watch rugby. Maybe I'll even try their fish and chips. I wonder though...do Brits really hang out here?", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M6kAQ2anG2c8-fcoHEC_1A", "review_id": "Smv7mLjXDvwSo4cnr-q-Yg", "text": "I have a somewhat love-hate relationship with the George. It used to be my Friday night bar for months. I always preferred it's dingy, dive-likeness over the pretentious, lame Scottsdale bars near where I live. Sometimes I miss camping out on the patio in the back corner, chain smoking with friends and people watching but the George has lost it's charm for me. My purse was stolen the one and only time I didn't bring it with me to the bathroom. I did leave it with a group of dudes thinking it would be safe but no. I've seen three arrests out front. One time these junkie looking dudes were licking each other's hands in front of the patio until the cops came. I've seen a girl pee her pants INSIDE the bathroom and then proceed to slip on the sidewalk which was wet from the misters nearly cracking her head open. Many, many stories came from that place. My last visit was months ago and I couldn't wait to leave. It's just not fun anymore. So long, George.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 13, "useful": 13, "cool": 15}, "user_id": "DglSIRnl69GUqHvVnG3QaA", "review_id": "mYB2M9M-SESNyAGuc1hIzw", "text": "all hail the brits, summer hours and day drinking benders with my brother. oi, oi, oi!\n\nmy brother joey calls me up one day: \"hey, can you drive me downtown tomorrow?\"\n\nme: \"why?\"\n\njoey: \"i have school down there in the afternoon, but i was invited to go bar hopping after class tomorrow night with some friends. i don't want leave my car out there overnight if i'm going to be drinking.\"\n\nme: \"well, my company lets us have summer hours on fridays, so i'm done with work at noon. when's your class?\"\n\njoey: \"not til 6pm... but we can go earlier and grab beers or lunch first at this british pub near my school.\"\n\nme: \"done. pick you up at 1:30pm.\" click.\n\nnow this was in early august, so it was blazing hot that day. i pull into the george & dragon parking lot a bit dismayed there was no covered parking. oh sweaty joy.\n\nthe good news is, it's nice and cool inside and strangely crowded for a work day.  we find seats right up at the bar. i notice the girls working there all have this suicide girl thing going on and the one guy we see working there (who appeared to be the manager?) has this MASSIVE pompadour thing going on with his hair. it was larger than life... like that thing you try not to stare at, but can't help it. in my peripheral vision, i could see my brother look over at me. i knew exactly what he was thinking and i smirk. then mr. pompadour-manager guy comes right over to us and asks if we would like menus. my brother smiles and nods a yes at him, fighting back laughter. \n\nwhile we're pouring over the menu's we order some pints. i decided that i fancied a kiltlifter while my brother orders the fuller esb. i try a sip of his, and crikey it's good. they're extra cold too and go down smooth. i end up ordering the fish & chips with the cole slaw and my brother opts for the sheperd's pie. \n\nmy brother, never one for being a wimpy little nancy boy decides to order a shot of whiskey with this next round. i get the boddingtons this time, he gets the harp. \n\nme: \"um, don't you have class? won't you be knackered by the time 6pm rolls around if you do a shot of whiskey?\"\n\njoey: \"nah, i'll be fine. we just have a quick test and then we can leave. i'll ace it.\"\n\nme: \"well, cheers to that then.\"  *i raise my glass, clink*\n\nfinally our food comes...... and i only have 2 words for the perfectly golden crispiness of the fish and chips i had for lunch: DAMN GOOD.\n\nwe finished off our grub just as this cheeky lady and her husband sit down next to us. we chat them up over more pints (i have water, because i'm driving) until 6pm rolls around. i visit the bathroom upon our departure and am happy to report while initially it looks a bit dodgy, it's actually quite clean. we wave goodbye to mr pompadour-manager and we're off.\n\ni found out later my brother got an A on that test. HA. figures.\n\ngood show george & dragon, all hail the queen! cheerio.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vhxFLqRok6r-D_aQz0s-JQ", "review_id": "6xVYZ66QmqcWXydxcUWkcw", "text": "Can I say that the food is great?  Not really, I will say however that you don't go for the food, you go for trivia nights.  You go for the friendship.  You go for the dart boards and pool tables.  The shepard's pie is heavy but hits the spot, can't go wrong with fish and chips, the rest of it is meh.  Great place to watch World Cup when it rolls around, music is good and is good watering hole for when you feel the need to catch up with your mates.   Just don't look too closely at the carpets....", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "HPArNCvb-y-Lef6Sokr8rw", "text": "This place has gotten under my skin.\n\nI have been going there since shortly after they opened back in 1995 or so. It's been a landmark to me through much of my adult life. I've met the owner a few times and he's very personable.\n\nSo how is it? It's good. It's a pub that's nicely dark inside. The bar is comfortable, and they have British beer on tap--stuff like Boddington's. \n\nThe food is tasty and reliable. Stick with the specialties--the shepherd's pie, bangers and mash, cornish pasties, roast beef.\n\nI've never found a reason to complain about the service.\n\nThere's a community built up around it, and you can occasionally meet real, live, BRITISH PEOPLE there! Imagine that!\n\nSo, a favorite of mine.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0qIsBt4EzBDCKrIviV55Ew", "review_id": "9bwrnyC_nTvMfVO5ZDOLZg", "text": "Where else would you go to get Corn Beef and Cabbage on St. Patricks Day.  Love it, music check, staff check, central location check.  What eles oh Guinness on tap, double check.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e9d9EQqOd2-NlX8WFx0aEg", "review_id": "Govt9uLiFD2di1d4zgwhpw", "text": "Sometimes I am a little embarrassed to admit it, but I love the George & Dragon. The service can be a little slow, and the servers a little spacey, but the owner is super friendly and the bar's vibe is \"the more the merrier\". The bar has some entertaining activities, like poker and trivia nights, and fantastic wings (spicy and tart). Plus the kitchen is open late.  This is a great place to spend the evening throwing back beers with good friends!", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Df_GDATOdDbdS9Z0aEHK_w", "review_id": "4HOJpFNeMIAlBtIyBPwkCA", "text": "The food is your typical bar nonesense, but it's cheap and the atmosphere is good.  Easy parking, close, good happy hour.  Come for Thursday trivia night if you want to meet people.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2h0A-NirfNl2p2SquFWYHQ", "review_id": "TKnDaAQ0rFylDAyXuXj5lg", "text": "I really want to give this local gem a chance but I was not too pleased with my last experience.  Some friends and I had planned to attend the Beerfest in Phoenix.  The rain drove us to wait it out at George & Dragon's.  Unfortunately the staff were not prepared for the amount of customers that would hid from the rain that day.  As I could see there was one bartender and one waitress.  We couldn't get a drink or even order food.  After patiently waiting for 20 minutes we left this establishment and headed to another local pub.  I've heard so many great things about this place but this day I left very disappointed.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cXHugMXkvsrq5WhIGbc8jA", "review_id": "Kur2fQ7pHyHcWzYb5yjwUQ", "text": "A place for REAL people, not snobs or Scottsdale thousandairs.\n\nSimply put, some of the best fish & chips I have ever had the pleasure of tasting.  Fish is fluffy and batter is CRISP and golden.  Steak fries are perfectly fried and not greasy.  The cole slaw is incredible too.\n\nOther fare is quite nice and tasty as well.  The \"Dragon Wings\" are wonderful and a nice snack to go along with all the various beers on tap.\n\nIt's dark, sometimes loud. I like to go on an off night when I need a more subdued atmosphere.  This is NOT a corporate type bar & restaurant.  Once you know and understand that, you will be very happy.  No pretentious attitudes abide.\n\nThe only reason I do not give the G&D 5 stars is that the service can be a little inconsistent, but goes with the territory.\n\nAll in all it's a great place with terrific food and drink.  Just the way intended for a REAL pub.\n\nValerie is a great BTW and one of the most consistent staff.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d0wJVf7Gv7v1B-HHYhxZtQ", "review_id": "qzB0t8dakU311QSn7xnZ0Q", "text": "I had a restaurant.com coupon so I got to try a bunch of stuff (but I guess they don't take these anymore, our waitress had to check with the manager to let us use ours).  \n\nSeems like a happening, dive-bar type environment.  They were finishing up a poker tournament which it seems like there's one like every day.  Not sure why they left all the tvs on a channel with a cleft-palate infomercial for a charity pretty much all night, it was kind of a downer...\n\nThe pasties were phenominal.  A definitely must-try, and will get every time I go there.  The wings were so-so, we ordered medium which were pretty hot, but there wasn't much to the sauce but Red-hot it seemed.  The fish and chips were good, which some places mess up with the batter being undercooked but they seemed to do a pretty good job.  The shepherd's pie was ok, though isn't it supposed to have a crust at the bottom?  Wasn't sure.\n\nAll-in-all, a good place to start off a night or hang out for a game.  Would not go for more than a happy hr type venture.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "4ai3Tc8W1aGM-CNLliYgdw", "text": "The BF took me here last night, as it used to be a hang out for him when he was younger. It was a pretty fun time. The place is not real 'hip' I would say, but everyone seemed to be having fun. They had tvs playing the basketball game and the place was pretty busy at around 8:30 when we went there. We ordered a couple beers (I got a Hef and he got a black velvet I think.... cider and Guinness) and we ordered a shepherd's pie and some fries. The beers were good and the food was really tasty. It was exactly what I wanted but didn't know I wanted. The shepherd's pie is really mashed potato -y and the meat is really tasty.... very flavorful. The pie is huge too so I wouldn't think twice about sharing it. After that he got a jameson and ginger ale and I got a couple shots- a buttery nipple (the best shot) and an orgasm shot (ok... not as good as the other). The BF's drink was huge... like a pint of whiskey. Anyway, the night was good, I like the atmosphere (they also have pool and darts and all kinds of stuff to do) and the drinks were nice too, our total was around 50$ after tip so not too bad for the amount of stuff we got. I would definitely go back in the future.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "F6QsMoJdvtohlbnST-fDyQ", "review_id": "MPbGV_F_HFH3c-Oi76h52g", "text": "This is a very good English Pub, Restaurant.                                                  The food is extremely authentic. Chicken Pie is my fav, although it might also be the Fish and Chips!  Great British Tea,and i love the fact that a portrait of the Queen is in the main dining room.                                        The decor is very British. I am not a Drinker however, everyone says there (patrons) the beer is fantastic.  Servers are nice, Manager Keith is fabulous. He is always there to answer questions! Lots of fun!", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IwxFKXDokKZdiD5iUdJPgQ", "review_id": "lj2km_P6swJJ73sa6ObfCA", "text": "I like to focus on the positive so let's start there. The hot wings. Get em spicy hot. They were really good. Worth going here for? No\n\nIt's a dark bar, my date liked the English vibe of it.\n\nThe waitresses were slow (but pleasant) with bringing the drinks and once we did get them the drinks sucked. I ordered a Irish Car Bomb and got less than half a glass of warm Guiness, with the tiniest shot of baileys/whiskey. It was almost undrinkable. Then I ordered the $2.50 drink shot special which tasted like a shot of kool-aid.\n\nWe went for the Monday karaoke, and the DJ was good enough but there was this little tv in the corner with the lyrics displayed. I've just been to better karaoke bars (i.e. Ernies)\n\nLike I said my date liked this place, so I guess YMMV. I think I would have liked it more if the service was better and the drinks were up to par.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gg_OKjOAl_vVmdh5ZETuiw", "review_id": "E5-IkkDOjJkWrWnuU1j9vg", "text": "Today I finally made it to George & Dragon.  I was in a pinch and looking for a place that had Telefutera so I could watch my favorite soccer team (Chicago Fire) play.  I called George & Dragon and was told they could accommodate.  One packed light rail ride later I was there and ready to get my game and drink on.\n\nGeorge & Dragon is my type of place.  The decor has been described by other Yelpers as very British.  Since I have not been the the UK, I cannot attest to that but it does look like what I think a British pub should look like.  It actually reminded me of the Winchester in Shaun of the Dead.  The football scarves are always a nice touch.  Perhaps one day I'll donate a USA or Fire scarf and see if they put it up among the UK clubs scarves.\n\nThe beer selection was not as good as I had hoped it would be but it's still better than most. Today I was in the mood to drink German despite being in a British pub so I opted to drink Spaten.  \n\nFor lunch I ordered the Shepherds Pie and it was amazing.  It's the third different shepherds pie I've had in metro Phoenix and it might be the best one.\n\nMy team lost an ugly one and it spoiled my day a bit but I was happy to have made my first visit to George & Dragon.  It will not be my last.  With easy access to light rail I plan on being back soon.  Cheers!", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vuUddBhwlrVijAAFvK5UTg", "review_id": "nrGR9G5_MX1HHJZ9xVKFAg", "text": "I love this pub! I'm a soccer fanatic, and this bar is DECKED out with scarves of most any club you can think of, and there is always soccer on the telly. Robby and Keith (owner and manager?) are a riot, and always greet you warmly when you arrive! The food is traditional English pub fare: the fish and chips and the bangers and mash are HIGHLY recommended! I hear the wings are pretty good, so I'll prob try them nixt visit! And if you need a good laugh stop by on a Monday night for karaoke, its a blast!", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "66tWp8ThwPATFUxYNPyYLw", "review_id": "Gqm2HoSUybU2u4ED75YNhg", "text": "I've been wanting to check this place out for years, and finally got to hit them up on a Saturday night.\n\nOverall I was quite happy, decent beer selection, and the table arrangement worked well with our medium sized group.  The bar staff was busy, but friendly. Sadly, they were out of a couple of the beers I really wanted to try.\n\nThe patio area is nice, with plenty of room and tables.  The single toilet for the ladies was a bit of a drag.\n\nOverall there was a great atmosphere.  Didn't try the food, but would go back to check that out.  Best part is that they are so close to the lightrail, because I'd never drive that far to have a drink or 3.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IwxFKXDokKZdiD5iUdJPgQ", "review_id": "GEF_-nzBmGnK2VnFPCPrvg", "text": "went here a second time with my regular date \"D\" on a Friday night. \nHe likes that place for some reason.\n \nI needed a drink. The female bartender gave me the beer menu and I looked at it like it was a foreign object. \"D\" said \"oh no she won't drink beer, she'll have some kind of mixed drink\". So the bartender made me some sweet concoction. It tasted like weak kool-aid. I ordered 2 more different drinks, even the shot of Raspberry Stoli was weak. I asked her to make me a \"British Invasion\" cocktail and that was faintly good but definitely WEAK. \"D\": said even his beer wasn't good. I feel like all their drinks are super watered down.\n\n the drinks at George and Dragon are a BIG dissapointment, make a note of it. \n\nHowever we also ordered food, cause I was starving. Now THAT was good. We got the Cornish Pasty with mashed potatoes and green peas and also chicken fingers with honey mustard sauce. The cornish pasty was DELICIOUS beyond Delicious. \n\n Lots of people were in there and seemed to be enjoying themselves. I just don't see the appeal of the place. Part of my family is from England but maybe I'm just not British enough to appreciate this place.\n\nI'll probably go back for the Cornish Pasty and also cause men actually FLIRTED with me there, and that NEVER happens to me in person. I like being flirted with and whistled at.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Kyc_V-2G77tRfwJsBxwZ4A", "review_id": "V8Dive3HHMBfjdXQ1q4yxQ", "text": "There has been so much anticipation to go to G&D for Karaokee on mondays.  After a great bbq we all decided to go and sing our hearts out...well we arrived at about 10pm...added our names to the list...cheered othered singers on to encourage a good time, spent some money and tipped well....and waited patiently....well after 2.5 hours have gone by we had seen the same three girls go up the several times before we have...we get it...if they got there before us and signed up, its their turn...but then the host started singing songs and kept picking \"random\" chicks to sings songs...ok...now its getting weird.  Then when we saw the person that signed up right before us go up and then one of the same \"three\" girls and then the host \"randomly\" pick again.....we got pissed of and were ready to leave.  We were pissed and cashed out.  Then when we told the karaokee host that he was an ass and that we had been waiting over 2 hrs and were pissed, he pretty much talked crap and walked away.  Then he had the nerve to call our names when we walked right out of the door.  We came back in and talked to management.  We were there to have a good time and spend money.  I would rather spend my money elsewhere.  Star karaokee sux, IDK what the hell Michael the Karaokee host from star karaokee's problem was, but he was completely unprofessional and just plain RUDE.  We get it, you have your regulars, but we are cusotmers too.....we would have brought more people back in the future...but you can have fun with the same three people for your pitiful karaokee night.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_X1zedRYJt_pf7fosmForA", "review_id": "9WQyGTPMHrapIBQ7HvENQw", "text": "Now I'm writing this in my British accent. Bloody good Mate! Okay that's all I got. I dig this place, the food is good & they serve it up in big portions. \n\nIt's a pub, so fights & blood on the floor is expected. Come on AMber, get out of Scottsdale much?\n\nAnyways, I recommend this place. It's a cool place to get out of the heat, good oral hygiene is not required. =)", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kMiQnYFmAYbjHyyIPGSwoA", "review_id": "vfUKptW_i_ks_t_mLMwCBA", "text": "I like going to George & Dragon for a beer because I know that, for the most part, G&D is dependable. You can always expect a crowd of people, you can always depend on the beer, and you know that there is good pub food. However, other than being dependable, it isn't too much more than that. I really wish the service was a little better - the waitstaff and bartenders always seem a bit grumpy to me, as if they'd like nothing more than to have nothing to do with me.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8KmHPVzyBW45_tXX8zU5mA", "review_id": "39sbDo6vxj-1_O0UIIpVRQ", "text": "Slay the Dragon! You can request a drink card with every type of beer available and if you try one of each, you get a free shirt, LOL! Me? I stuck to Guinness by the pint and had the Cornish pasty and sausage roll - both delectable but kind of small for the $6 price tag. It's a pub in every essence of the word - they have free darts (that's right, FREE!), a juke box filled with classic rock hits at 25 cents to a dollar per song, and 50 cent billiards! They also host World Series Poker tourneys! The service is super sweet (although they get REALLY busy sometimes) but the joint is really laid back and friendly!", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IhcTLLWKS6ZiNyIX9oQQPQ", "review_id": "9EGrZhKJUojg9rsRmTlnyQ", "text": "I don't know if this is as good as it gets because I have never been to England, but I really like the food.   I took my Dad here for Father's Day lunch and really enjoyed our meal.  The iced tea was fresh and my cornish pastie was really delicious.  I wish I had one now.  My Dad's steak and mushroom pie looked really good too.  Also, the prices were decent.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-ezIxSw-wSBg7cNwjjb3cg", "review_id": "Xoh0zXmNGah0w6mgHqfcfA", "text": "Last night was my first visit to George and Dragon....and unfortunately, it will probably be my last.  My boyfriend, my daughter and I decided to go there for FATHER'S DAY.  We walked in the front door and stood in the middle of the room facing the bar.  There were maybe 6 or 7 occupied tables--it wasn't busy.  So we stood there, unsure of wether we sat ourselves or waited to be seated.  3 servers were present as well as a blonde bartender who totally ignored us.  Finally we asked if we sat ourselves and the bartender said to go right ahead.  We picked a booth facing the bar and sat.  And sat........and sat......and sat.  One male bartender seemed to be working in a back room only.  Another girl stood alongside the bar, staring out @ us, drinking a soda as we sat there with no menus.  The bartender, who was maybe 15 feet from us, would look @ us sideways, and look away.  My boyfriend works for the City of Phoenix.  He's a HUGE tipper.  Maybe we don't look like much, but...??????? We waited 12 minutes (I am a server/bartender myself, so I watch greet times closely).  Finally we stood up and walked out...walked RIGHT past the bartender and she never said a word!!!!!!!!!!  I did call a spoke to a managernamed Bill, who sounded shocked.  I hope he took care of the problem or they will lose a LOT of business =(  We ended up having a very nice Father's Day dinner @ The Black Forest Mill...thumbs up to them!", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wiEfzNFLpSEEGfP87PSs2Q", "review_id": "f4pkL5esYG-PeAw4pm5prw", "text": "I've been frequenting the George and Dragon for a little while when I pass thru Central Phoenix. The food is excellent, especially the cornish pasties. I enjoy the atmosphere, darts, and booze but I got to say that the service is hit and miss. There are 2 servers that are polite and most the rest aren't happy to be there. Sometimes there attitude goes hand in hand with the quality of service. I will continue to eat and drink there though the service is hit and miss.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "100Df1wcVrl9rJgB7EG6xw", "review_id": "r0KPy5tQOUcmVvS5Uo5jMA", "text": "This place is a really cool space and has such a great vibe to it.  This would be a cool place to come and chill with friend and drink beer and watch sports.  I would have to say that this review is probably more of a 3.5 stars.\n\nI am not overly crazy about the food.  But hey, what do you expect from bar food and English cuisine.  I know my bf, who is from across the pond, loves the food as it takes him back to his memories of England.  The service is good and the people are always friendly!  The Blackberry and Apple crumble is the best!  Be sure to save room for that dessert!", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YOyyG48zHokIEzFEAHMq2A", "review_id": "0w9eMsd0kIUoCHZ8GgH5ZA", "text": "Great English pub in the middle of Phoenix.  The fish and chips meal is delicious.  Also, they serve great Black and Tans.  Sometimes the service can be a bit slow, but overall, I recommend George and Dragon.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GMCchZHZT-5HXGu8kJJDoQ", "review_id": "qaAhggx5M9jrbOKE1M7ctQ", "text": "I've been here a few times now and service has never been great but never bad until tonight.\n\nI step up to the bar and order a Guiness and was told their systems are down so it will be a few. Fine. I get my Guiness and listen to obnoxious people do a karaoke version of Cult of Personality and read the news on my phone. Time for beer number two and the systems are still down. No worries, I'm paying cash this whole time anyways. I give the lady my money and wait for my beer. A couple minutes go by, she pours drinks and explains to people that her systems are down. She's really befuddled as if she's never experienced life without a computer. Others walk up and order drinks and receive their beers promptly while mine hasn't been poured yet. After about 10 minutes I just say screw it and leave. I'm sure dealing with down systems is stressful but if I'm paying cash it should be a non-issue. Knowing that the others came up to the bar after me and were at the time running a card tab makes it even more confusing.\n\nThis night aside, food is generally decent. The place lacks a pinball machine. Owner seems like a nice enough guy in the past.\n\nNote to someone: not having a computer is no reason for poor customer service. Also, perhaps having someone pitch in behind the bar would be a good idea so that the easily flustered bartender doesn't get so stressed out next time.\n\nI hope somone got to enjoy my beer or that the extra $4.25 went to buy some sort of stress relief for the bartender because that $4.25 didn't do a damn thing for me.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ts4qvDMz2jesL8U2EceX6g", "review_id": "aAtrZoXr2SJuZQiXmtxIgQ", "text": "Okay... the bad reviewers must have gone to another bar or something. If you are looking for table clothes or elegant atmosphere, why go to a bar? I have had great luck here. This place is everything that I would expect an English pub to be. They have many beers (an amazing amount) and when I went there, I had a waitress remember me and my drink order from about 3 weeks prior. Make no mistake, this is a PUB! It is not fine dining! It is a local bar where you can let your hair down and relax! The atmosphere is great and the girls are pretty, both customers and wait staff! The food is great pub food! What more could anyone want from a bar? I haven't been disappointed yet, and I have been going there for at least 2 years. It isn't perfect... it's a bar. I'm looking to sit with my friends, have great conversation, drink a beer, eat good food, and look at girls. Isn't that what a bar is for? If that is what you are interested in, George and Dragon is the perfect place!", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ClptG3R38wR_xM9XVR-bEA", "review_id": "qfzuoP8DGzxq0Gu_qAatRg", "text": "Like many born and raised new englanders, from time to time I get the craving for *quality* British pub food, and in Arizona this can be a disappointment in the making... Until you try George and Dragon.\n\nThe fish and chips is hands down the BEST I've ever had. Scotch eggs are always good, again if you have a palate for this type of fare. They are served with a tangy fruit chutney, and everything is complimented by their exceptional list of beers on *fresh* tap. \n\nLate nights can get a little loud and rowdy but otherwise its a fun and relatively clean establishment. Cant wait to go again!", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 9, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "TL9z1PDMhLuByf_x08VZ_w", "review_id": "14_ZI9jZVMJYYORdqjVP2A", "text": "From the other descriptions I am reading, I believe our party had the same blond bartender.  Granted she didn't curse out anyone in our party, but it wasn't a very pleasant experience.  It's like she can't be bothered and perform her job in pleasant manner.  Why employ anyone like that?  Last time I checked, restaurants were in the SERVICE industry, so provide better service or customers won't come back.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QiWWkgLHFRSCqMbH0qVeAg", "review_id": "cc-1StdpvKRmEq0jjLF_ag", "text": "This was our second venture to this joint: the first time was a disaster as we didn't even get noticed once so no food or drink was to be had. The staff gets perfect marks for ignoring us, This time the joint wasn't to busy so figured we would have a decent chance at getting service. Well we sort of got service from a staff member who seemed annoyed we bothered her to order. The drinks were slow to come out and for beer it wasn't very cold. Before we could ask for waters our server ran away. We did finally order \"food\" the curry wings looked like a pile of gooey vomit and didn't taste much better. There were three of us at the table, each regretfully had one wing and shoved the rest to the side. I ordered the Halo burger which had a crisp cheddar ring around it which was the best part. The burger itself was something straight from the freezer, pre-made greasy as all can be. No flavor and the condiments that came with the burger were the standard fare. The steak fries as a side should have stayed in the kitchen. They were underdone and soggy. No flavor either. My wife ordered the french dip, something that usually you can't screw up. Well these guys at G&D are batting 1000 with subpar food, I've tasted better french dips at hospital cafeterias. Our friend ordered the Reuben grinder, he said it was OK, but again the fries stayed on the plate. Our wait staff was non existent. She never bothered to check on us once. We had to stand up to show that we were ready for our check...that really didn't work so our friend had to track her down. Plan to ask for your check well ahead of time as they do not value your time. I guess we are the idiots for trying the place again but really you might get em on a bad day so give them the benefit of the doubt and try em again. Well twice was WAY more than I will be spending there. I know they have a lot of regulars and maybe these folks are fine with the usual horrible AZ customer service and crappy food. I for one, coming from Chandler, like to enjoy a decent meal. We didn't order anything complex yet this joint managed to make even a simple burger just plain bad.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LtdJth2Xhv26zHUmSK4YOw", "review_id": "Jsc2AoH9pqUm4ImUt_WUDw", "text": "Been going to G&D ever since moving here to Phoenix a little over 3yrs ago.  My first experience at the place was a few weeks after moving.  It was the middle of August and the AC and all refrigeration at the place had gone out.  Despite the rising heat in the place the bartenders were still moving quickly behind the bar and trying to make the most of the situation for the customers.  They let people know the situation and were knocking down prices as beers started to get a lil warm before things got fixed later on in the early evenning.  I noticed that lots of people still stuck around even with it getting pretty warm inside.  That to me meant on a regular day this was a good spot.\n\nEver since that first time and thinking there was a reason people stuck around, my thoughts have been proved right each time I go.  I have never had a bad time when I go into G&D.  The food is great, especially with the newer menu and cooking staff.  I have yet to have a bad item when I order food.  Most recently had the Turkey Club and it was a huge sandwich and very good.  The wings are always great and the potato soup on Thursdays is a good eat during Trivia.  Yeah, I said it, soup in AZ.\n\nStaff has always been great.  Like the servers at any and all restaurants, there are good servers and ok servers.  At G&D it is no different but here the OK servers are better than most you will find at other small pubs and bars.  When it gets overly busy orders can run slow but that should be expected during a huge rush.  Over all I have found that the staff is great and if you go there to enjoy yourself and treat them well, they return the favor.  I have been going to the G&D long enough that I have gotten to know most of the staff and have not had a bad experience with any of them.\n\nI am a big fan of this place and try to make it there once a weekend.  I rarely miss a Trivia night on Thursdays.  Highly recommend hitting up the G&D, one of the better spots I have found here in Phoenix.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IwxFKXDokKZdiD5iUdJPgQ", "review_id": "dkkeOUCTVCGvPt8Lx4NCuA", "text": "The drinks are so weak here that I had to order a vodka shot to put in my vodka martini and a whiskey shot to put in my whiskey sour. It tasted like water before. Any liquor drinks taste like watered down juice. And they aren't cheap drinks, so that's ridiculous. The food is good though.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4E_nPWw89FLFHdNsEgMH-g", "review_id": "WEbCknQzDsJiufdqVz_28A", "text": "Cheap drinks! and it wasn't even happy hour! SCORE! Seriously. I thought this place was a Chinese food place due to the name. I had no idea it was actually a Pub. My mistake. I was here this past Saturday celebrating a friends birthday and we enjoyed ourselves. Between people watching and just talking about everything (and I do mean everything) plus the drinks were cheap. What more can a girl ask for? I will definitely be back here again!", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qBAaWZxyuFnSZU0NzFlNDw", "review_id": "W8o68cltwD42IdTXXeMwYA", "text": "I like this place.I'm comfortable here.\nI don't drink and don't watch sports so unfortunately there's not much of a reason for me to go,but the few times I've been with friends have been very enjoyable.\nI did play trivia one night and cheated off some other player's smartphone.\nI like the fact that real people go and are just plain social.\nHaven't tried the food yet.\nOh,I stopped in last night for a bit with a friend and we had the blonde server who was genuinely nice to us.I wish I had better recall,but I think she said her name was Valerie when she came to the table as we arrived.\nOn the few occasions I've been here,have always been treated well even though all I'm drinking is Pepsi...\nSome bars look down on that as they consider it \"deadheading\" and taking up space...They make their money on alcohol,so they make nothing on me...\nTreated very well here every time none the less.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "htpCOKrgn_-F7gXgBNKQiA", "review_id": "7rhiHgzNT7nYU9dsE6Jw_g", "text": "I've been popping into the George and Dragon nearly every Thursday since last April for trivia nights.  I like the place.  The trivia host is entertaining and the place feels worn in, but not worn down.  I feel comfortable and welcome every time I visit.  Most weeks I end up ordering a couple beers from the rather large selection.  The drink prices, while high for some people's tastes, are comparable to what I've seen in other places.  Imports are going to cost more, it's the price you pay to have a selection of Boddington's, Murphy's and Guinness all in one place, among other things.\n\nNormally on trivia nights I don't end up getting food, as although I find their portions proportional to the prices, I don't feel I need to eat half my weight in fish and chips in one sitting.  I have no qualms with the quality on the few occasions I've grabbed some eats, for example the curry chicken is very flavorful and highly recommended.  The dragon wings are another of my favorite, spicy but not overwhelming.  The fish and chips, as previously mentioned, are served on a giant platter and have generally been excellent.\n\nI recommend at least one visit to this bar.  Don't be scared off by the divey look of the pub-front.  The F.C. scarves adorning the ceiling, British booze advertisements on the walls, and the cozy but not claustrophobic seating arrangements make it a unique place in the middle of the desert.  If you do visit, pop in on a trivia night so you can listen to the host demean the guests with some clever snide remarks and give yourself an entertaining diversion for a night.  Who knows, you may become a regular before you know it.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kffxYQVQsEpF1DVlQlcGCg", "review_id": "PEsEMpNJjpRtj5W1ogBvSg", "text": "This is a very differant place. It has been here for about 20 years, maybe more. \nThey have a good menu for food. A bit high priced, but very authentic. \nSo my girlfriend says and she grew up on British food.\nTheir fish and chips are really good, Chicken Pie and a good drink selection as well.\nLots of parkiing in the lot. Big dining area and lots going on like pool, darts, and other games on different nights. Nice patio, but smoking is allowed there. good for smokers ,not good for me.\nTheir is a strange smell inside, that i can't quite place, not bad just strange. \n I like it though. Food is good!", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dF129Di_husPnZo3RKteWA", "review_id": "C1wYUgRTcrO4pHM36kmuiw", "text": "Four of us ate here for the first time and were all very impressed. I have high standards for food and service but this exceeded them. \n\nSERVICE: First and foremost the service was OUTSTANDING! I wish I would had noted the girls name but her description of the menu was fabulous. Made our mouth water for everything. The food was just what she described. She always was there at the right time and anticipated our next need.\n\nFOOD: It came out piping hot (which is a must for me). The unique combinations of flavors were prepared and presented perfectly. We had fish and chips, fish tacos, and meatloaf (the best ever). All home made and outstanding! The beer was amazing and I can't forget to mention the bread pudding was also the best I have ever had!\n\nWe will definitely be making this place a regular stop.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HMQo019FknFP5NbYEzJivw", "review_id": "8_AwyU_-KMIcyTfYammXDQ", "text": "The wait staff was a little crabby but besides that I had an awesome first time experience there.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-nt-buRWQvDsbXuvhole0w", "review_id": "XxfnTdgUwYWXt0GUsoTtBg", "text": "We were here twice. Every place (even with Guinness) can't be a 5 star place so some of the draw backs are it smells kind of funky and the parking lot really needs lines. \n\nBoth times I think the tap needs to be replaced because the stout was not as thick and creamy as usual. But the pubs in the UK did spoil me. The portions were a little small. We had to order seconds to feel full. \n\nMake sure you try the HP sauce on whatever you order. This is a thick, tangy steak sauce that makes every flavor soar. \n\nIt does smell a little bar-like inside.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dji-3ZSLA33ndPPYT0p7BA", "review_id": "DgXMAUHIHwOd-ok1ANqKmQ", "text": "This place is great. We've taken friends, out of towners, and family here. We went here the night of my bachelorette party. The food is good. I've had the hummus.. mmm I forgot what other food I had here. The service is great, there are pool tables and darts. The bathrooms are horrible, but you really go in expecting that. The big comfy booths are key. The outdoor area is really nice at night under the misters. We had one lame waitress once. She did a good enough job but had the sense of humor of a wet mop. \n\nThis place is always a good time.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "161ZPpvifgOCUKsFW-TGbQ", "review_id": "nhTwTQqTL1SGngjgxzfqow", "text": "I have been coming to G&D for a while now. I was introduced to the friendly, British bar, by a good friend of mine who was determined to slay the dragon (which she finally did after 2 or 3 years.) I have to be honest, I have never had a meal at this place, but I have had plenty to drink. Just the other day, my running club met up for drinks after our long run, and it just so happened to be trivia night! If it wasn't for work the next day, we would have stayed the entire night and finished up the game. A couple of my friends did end up ordering dinner from the menu. I have to say that the fish looked delish! The only downfall to this place is that it does get a little loud during the busy nights and the sound system can be a little better for those who are trying to listen to the trivia questions (on Thursday). Overall, this is a very friendly, neighborhood bar and I am definitely not about to cut this one from the list.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c_XZwsOmiy4tc0Mmk_F2xw", "review_id": "nNItyg6Udalz401cJs7-Lw", "text": "Good service, food and prices but a god awful sewer smell permeated the entire place!", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wNqwKWaRjClmcKsoJJRFow", "review_id": "nbtdB-64k8Jtf0Yw9ttaAg", "text": "My head is still throbbing in protest after the 1st EVER George and Dragon Toga Pub Crawl:Just imagine  a bunch of drunkards in togas on the light rail terrorizing local bars such as The Old Spaghetti Factory;  Cheuvront (they LOVED us); Carly's Bistro; The Lost Leaf; reBar; Lucky Strike; Copper Blues; Seamus's and then back to George and Dragon where the fun all started.\n\nA FANTASTIC bloody good time. A shout out to the roller derby girls who were doing their own pub crawl...sorry we had to part ways.\n\nToo much good fun.......can't wait for the next one!!!!!", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "serHBW1qv9IN0n4sQuX4MA", "review_id": "r2kZfcS6J8Yw_Aklzi5WJw", "text": "The best place in town to watch European football (soccer for locals). I would rate it with 5 stars but the food is just tasteless, so think about watching football and having drinks there only.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_4lqpCYCqOQzbB6xQGGhrQ", "review_id": "_HQjbZbEsIIj-Q7FX7GHXg", "text": "George & Dragon is definitely a cool place to hang out, have a drink and watch sports with your friends.  \n\nA few of us went here a couple weeks ago before an evening event.  We grabbed one of the large half circle booths near the windows.  A waitress came over, took our drink orders and told us about what was good. Now Ive heard the Fish & Chips was the best in town.  So after looking at the menu, my girlfriend and I both got that.\n\nIm a huge fish & chips fan...  So I will try any and all of them. Plus being Friday, they are usually all-you-can-eat.  \n\nOur meals came out and I was ready to dig in.  It smelled delicious.  When I took a bite, I noticed that it was crunchier than i usually like.  Almost too crunchy. I asked for a couple sides of sauce to dip it in.  Seems I used up both sides pretty quickly.  \n\nOk, the fish was good.. but it didnt blow my mind and it wasnt the best.  So far my favorite Fish & Chips is Fox & Hound over on Bell Rd & 83rd.\n\nStill G&D is a great place! .. I will order something different next time.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NlxI17VkYlTRxMJX3XduvQ", "review_id": "5FmBSV3xr5Qbx6cZ3Kk9EQ", "text": "I feel lik eI say this in all of my ratings, but I really do love this place! They have great comfort food, fresh vegetables (which are hard tom find even in upscale places) and it's got the classic pub feel, not the American \"pub\" feel, if you know what I mean. The only down side is that the wait staff/bartenders are hit or miss, the ones that are a hit are fantastic and genuinely friendly, but the ones that are a miss are LAME! Terrific place for groups also.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XwIIa-0SeoEnH6JBpMMiUg", "review_id": "XTfLz27QxSCmWRCbSd7eYA", "text": "Atmosphere is very English. Food was pricey, but quite authentic. \n\nTried the scotch egg, it was different, but good with the chutney!  Had the lamb roast, seemed a little bland, and the peas were frozen. \nOverall, an average meal, with cool atmosphere!", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tXhlRAnR3_GoWvewfQni4Q", "review_id": "U6PDoyVsEFHEQpoozPWcZw", "text": "The fish and chips tasted very good. The problem was that the bar was on the grimey side and the food was not fresh. The corn that came as a side was definitely not fresh I would be willing to wager was frozen. The staff was polite but hard at work trying to obtain good tips from regulars and everyone else was 2nd class. I would return, but they have some shaping up to do. STOP using frozen food.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wqQ-50Sjf9ol3SYaPbA1YQ", "review_id": "E_Z9NWMMmMtgtWnxYYblzg", "text": "Good Food! PLEASE get some new Tv's Not a good place for NFL Sundays!", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "V6rhoTCw7S6H8eHwv2M6Vg", "review_id": "s9oeM1vADO4GohgkboQiNQ", "text": "Every time we've been people have been friendly.  There's a camaraderie.  A Cheers-esque feeling if you will. Important in any neighborhood bar.  \nI've sampled the fish and chips and Shepard's pie and have not been disappointed.  Service has been good, quick and efficient.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "X5GbNXY_nNoa_vTZDD0aCA", "review_id": "KR1FJKorF3hDUwhB8IF51Q", "text": "Ive never had the food here, just drinks.\n\nThis is probably one of the most authentic British Pubs in the valley, proof by the Brit owner cracking jokes on the mic behind the bar.\n\nThey have a great tap and bottle selection, and their mixed drinks are pretty good as well. Very friendly staff, kind of slow sometimes, but very accommodating. The decor is nice, just kitchy enough. The pool tables are cheap, and I believe they have darts as well.\n\nA great place to start or finish your night in Central Phoenix.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lbXB2fD-iyhoksruFYscZg", "review_id": "tRJCDSdDlvWWm-4YbyQLyw", "text": "Always fun to hit up the George & Dragon Pub when visiting Phoenix.  The food wont blow you away, its standard pub fair, but the atmosphere is great.  Plenty of TV's to cover any game thats on, whether that be British Football or any American Sports.  Darts, Pool Table, and when they have Karaoke, seems like a few pros show up and put on quite a show.  If you are looking for a bar atmosphere that is a lot of fun, this place is worth a visit.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g_JRehJSw14NOeMJco8mBA", "review_id": "_HePujicbI-0KkiqcjNDOA", "text": "G&D is an authentic, dark British pub with friendly staff and cold drinks. I like the dart boards and pool tables. The patio looking onto Central would be cool if it wasn't always filled with smokers. Don't bother dressing up or expecting to see pretty people here. You go to drink! G&D was my best guess for a friend who wanted to watch early-morning Chelsea games as he does at pubs in San Diego, but I don't believe they open early for that.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "QLqQ9kqP0EHah-8im_TOgw", "review_id": "Hq-WmQUJgbegkuLwfiACIw", "text": "Love coming here for team trivia night on Thursdays.  They have Guinness on tap, which makes this girl very happy, and decent irish food.  We love the team trivia guy.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "f4CExFYr3GTMSBD4BccDQw", "review_id": "ucgfucbFfJXfFddoTLkEgw", "text": "When I want to get my English on, this is the first place I think of!!! The owner of this pub is the funniest, sweetest bar owner I have ever met! Each time my girlfriends and I go here he is always greeting us and sits down and chats! My favorite night is trivia nights on Thursday evenings. It's always fun to test you and your friend's random knowledge. The best part is, everyone in the bar participates and everyone gets into it. Not only can you enjoy great food, delicious beers and fun people, the winners of trivia get free food and drinks! How does this not sound like a great place to visit?! Just an FYI this place gets crazy around soccer, I mean football season!!! Fun place to check out!", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AOmdmYYSeLUstcN084_wMA", "review_id": "MdxFVOWxQ1VZZLiEE3Er9w", "text": "Really authentic british fare. The ambiance is true to the food. The staff is absolutely friendly and knowledgeable on the menu.  They've been here 18 years  - that says a lot.\n\nThe appetizers are fabulous; the wings are my favorite!  They come out hot, they're spiced nicely, they're HUGE compared to most wings and you can order them crispy..and they come out crispy!\n\nThe prices are very fair. It's just a fun, solid place that is very comfortable and you are guaranteed a good meal.  Good parking, and there's a rail stop within 1 block.  I totally recommend this place!", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lEBQbsd1WpnEYN0tAm33eQ", "review_id": "o3NUE9FFPykoz9N4Hq3xWA", "text": "I go to the G&D about once a year. Everytime the food is very average and the staff is indifferent. The wife and I went there a couple weeks ago, a buddy of mine Peter was doing a 24 hour piano marathon, pretty sure it was for St Joe's hospital. The corn beef and cabbage was flavorless deli corn beef. (no seasoning...) The wife had seasonless fish and chips. Better hiring and training will fix all this. So why the 3 stars after all this? Great live music and a well poured Guinness is worth something. ;)", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Qzxt48iXX0Ievaiu9N1h6A", "review_id": "l1Zaw-ZB5jwuWugRRGHBoQ", "text": "Love this Pub! The Shepherds Pie and bread pudding is AWESOME! Plenty of beer on tap and available. This place has that home town around the corner feel. My only complaint with this bar is that if you are female the waitresses tend to take their time serving you! Otherwise I dig the joint!", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kpbhy1zPewGDmdNfNqQp-g", "review_id": "gZ0XfbBElXv9X5av0HCGVw", "text": "Our annual Brides of March pub crawl patronized this establishment this past Saturday and I have to say, our experience was not exactly stellar.  \n\nI get that there were a lot of us.  I realize it must be a tall order to serve 100ish tipsy brides.  BUT, as I understand it, bars and restaurants were notified beforehand that we were coming.  \n\nAnd that is why there is no excuse for having to wait ONE HOUR for an appetizer platter.  An HOUR.  For fried things.  And to add insult to injury, people to our right and left were eating well before we were and they sat down after we did.  The icing on the cake was that we asked the waitress to substitute something else for the zucchini sticks and can you guess what happened?  We got zucchini sticks.  \n\nThe food is fine - it's bowling alley food and I'm okay with that.  But the service was inexcusable.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kpbhy1zPewGDmdNfNqQp-g", "review_id": "cDKr_9IGSd8sI25jEmjb_w", "text": "I received a very nice email from the manager addressing our unsatisfactory experience.  I always appreciate when managers/owners care enough to reach out to an unhappy customer.  I will definitely give G&D another shot.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m2uaBX3VmZZSc3NyD1qyoQ", "review_id": "L6I5i8RjRodMx5WCASMquQ", "text": "The atmosphere was pretty good for a pub, but the food was \"meh.\"  For an English pub the fish and chips were average at best. The service was very poor because they were too busy and had little staff. The waitress was overwhelmed, but was courteous and pleasant. Even though she was nice, we did not have our drinks refilled and were forgotten about for long periods of time.  The manager was very unaware of things that had to get done it seemed as he was busy moving tables, but not helping the wait staff fill drinks and assist with customers.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vg8QL0zzifZDDr5dZLIRPw", "review_id": "GRVXqZzr4ejCZMQU8beDVQ", "text": "People come to this bar for different reasons.. some to play games, like pool, darts or cards. Others come to eat and have a few beers for lunch and others may come to hang out on the sidewalk, drink, tell stories and smoke cigarettes. The latter is where I fit in. \nLiving on Central is awesome because of all the places it has to offer but the G&D is by far the most festive of any of the street side parties. The staff is amazing and those girls run their pretty little tails off for you. Give em a try, come out on a music night and slam down a crisp Carlsberg and munch on some curry wings that you will think your grandma made from a cookbook. Ok I said it, kind of boring but delicious just the same.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "vg8QL0zzifZDDr5dZLIRPw", "review_id": "Vd8hS1wvqnl6Z-vl6WKbAA", "text": "An update to my original review, I just learned that those Curry Wings are something off the menu so please keep it a secret or they won't let me come back.\n\nNow how about that Fresh skin on Haddock fillet I keep asking about G&D? If you do decide to serve it sometime please make sure you order them in fresh 10lb trays from Boston, put it on Facebook and I'll be there to consume an order or maybe even two I miss it so much. Now something like that would pretty much sum up my fish on Friday dilemma in this dusty old town.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7nlZJW84Adt6oYn2shnn_g", "review_id": "WsDqHMKgw6oNfmQo0xslPA", "text": "Enjoyed the fish and chips. The fish flaky, thick cut, with a thin crispy batter. The chips... a little to soft. Overall pretty good. Looks like a great place to catch a soccer game. English style food.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hUbz53JaV1ofiMHWTlU6QA", "review_id": "0H61LW8XzdH6YZ1VMei-1Q", "text": "I had the best meatloaf here, that I have ever had in my entire live. It is layered with awesomely goodness. I like that it is a dark, out of the way spot. I will definitely head over there again.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vMw-suWp86kjiLfxfjkD3w", "review_id": "wEMPpGSCqEZnlidsA9OE7w", "text": "Stopped in here on a whim and was pleasantly suprised!  This is a great bar with great food.....try the scottish egg!  The bartender sat and told me about other sites in thePhoenix area that I should go check out!  Very friendly place.  I will be returning !", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ji10QE4i4oWaJLfQzxzPzA", "review_id": "-f3vawZqJDfdUorq4R8k4w", "text": "Food was ok - atmosphere is fine.  I was not overly impressed on my two visits but nothing was really wrong with it either.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6_Z0386EbHGoWiZc2ypnog", "review_id": "176EfoGhq43ZQnMBrOQ3XA", "text": "Quite good, possibly the best fish and chips I've had in the States.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1VNkm_tLgWX4nwmNO_qdVQ", "review_id": "NOK6md9rRMgkDj4s6pPx-A", "text": "I have been here a couple times and generally enjoy it. The parking is not the best and it's a dark lit area. They have decent beer selection, the food is hit or miss. I have had the fish & chips 2 times and it was good but the coleslaw that came with it was horrible. The other times I had just a pub burger and it was nothing special. I've been able to catch a few of the bagpipe acts here and it's cool to see. They have darts and a pool table. Overall it's a cool place to come have a drink.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "PMDOLWbppQa28B3Emi-Pgg", "review_id": "UtYasFCdWBVObL1iD4hH_A", "text": "I've been coming here every Thursday with friends for Trivia Night for probably a year and a half now. Even though I'm a regular, I've only had the food here a handful of times, so I can't really offer too much insight in that aspect. However, I can tell you that the experience you get at G&D is superb. From the time I first started coming up until now, I've had several different waitresses--all of whom are super friendly and provide great service. Our current waitress, Ashley, have already memorized our regular drink orders. I always get a hot tea with lots of extra lemons and some extra napkins, and she never fails to get all of that to me as soon as we are seated. Trivia nights are amazingly fun. Even though we're a group of young girls competing against 40 or 50-year old men who knows every obscure fact on the face of this planet, it's still great to test your knowledge and learn some random new information you might not have known before. For example, I now have it ingrained in my brain that \"Nights in White Satin\" is by The Moody Blues (as they've asked that question more than a couple times in past trivia nights...).\n\nDavid, the owner of G&D is a great guy who's very personable. He comes around to each table and chats with different groups, and sometimes offers hints to questions if he doesn't consider you to be a \"wanker\" (a term he often uses to call out the really obnoxious customers). He also tells a couple of dirty or \"offensive\" jokes every Thursday, all in good fun!\n\nOne more thing...the bathroom toilet seat covers have the British flag on them! It's pretty cool. Also I heard that the women's bathroom in the back is haunted, but the scariest thing I've ever seen in there so far was only a cockroach, so I'm not sure how accurate that rumor is.\n\nI love G&D because it's not at all pretentious. It's just a comfortable place where you can come hang out, relax, enjoy a few drinks with friends, chat and play games. It's got its little quirks, but that's what I love about it, and when I walk in I feel completely at home. :)", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7VMMIJfwyKRbVEBwtnBVLg", "review_id": "ib3yvlxhhxDyHysTdIre_Q", "text": "Absolutely fun place to hang out. Good beer. Good food...except avoid the coleslaw. They had live music when we were there. I've never been to England or Europe but I'd imagine this is what it's like. Fun people fun atmosphere fun times.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L3sOxnGFcLgz9fPi4OciGQ", "review_id": "i8NlZhFXJUzpAfEJxjA-kQ", "text": "Went in for a quick beer but decided to have lunch too. Had the fish and chips and was surprised on the two large pieces of fish I received.the fish was hot and fresh, the chips were nice and hot too. The wife had steak and kidney pie which she said was perfect . They have a great selection of beer and liquor . Would absolutely go back again next time we see a Dbacks game.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "uZbTb-u-GVjTa2gtQfry5g", "review_id": "Co7U4B8KIW3Ov-C1-vUTRg", "text": "We stepped into this restaurant and it looked like what I'd imagine an British pub would be. The menu offers several different beer, wine, and liquor options, from several different regions of the world. Food options are a mix of American, Irish, and British pub type foods.\n\nWe started with the medium hot wing drumettes as an appetizer. They were the right amount of heat level- not too hot, not too mild. The sauce itself was very vinegary and the meat tasted a little on the dry side.\n\nAs for entrees, I decided on the fish and chips, and tried some of the shepherd's pie. The fish and chips came as 2 sizable pieces of battered fillets, with a heap of fries. Although I ordered it with peas, it came with an extra side of coleslaw. The batter was excellent on the fish: A beautiful golden brown, and very crisp. The fish though, tasted dry. The coleslaw was crisp, but had no flavor. \n\nService was somewhat lackluster. Although our server would take away plates, he did not bother to check on our table to refill drinks (Sodas). Even when asked if we could get a refill he forgot to go to our table until we were done with our meal, and by that time it didn't matter to us if we had refills. In addition, it took a long time to get our check.\n\nI wasn't too impressed with the fish and chips, but I did like the shepherd's pie better. The mashed potatoes, ground meat, and veggies meshed well together with the gravy. \n\nWhile I wasn't very impressed with the fish and chips, I'd like to give George and Dragon another shot. Maybe another item on the menu will be better on the palate!", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MLNXzph9nlCXGiSuv5G5Yg", "review_id": "dfj7hA5viAOseSRiWy2PEw", "text": "Basically a no frills pub.  It's been here forever and they're unapologetically unpretentious.  If you're looking for fine dining or exquisite presentation you're in the wrong place.  But if you want some decent pub grub, a pool table, or a great place to watch some soccer, then this is a good spot.  Location is right on the light rail line on Central Ave.  During happy hour you'll see everything from corporate suits to motorcyclists to neighborhood locals.  And yes, the fish and chips are on point.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GCeruCfOgagcowqo2BVtfg", "review_id": "QtSL4_OJZi9GsVpFEQk0Nw", "text": "Great drink prices, good food, fun atmosphere, and friendly staff. We've been coming here for Thursday trivia for a few months now. It's a great place to get together with friends! The crowd is a nice mix and it's definitely not a pretentious place.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hn_DclKLzdxABRGGAuqKgg", "review_id": "pcbIYf9OIiguCJxrEt8JRQ", "text": "George & Dragon! After driving by you for months, I finally decided to stop in. Very nice!\n\nWell, pretty nice. Maybe just nice. The four star rating is very weak, but I decided to bump up from 3 to 4 because we had a good time. I like that this place is low key and not pretentious. I like that on Sundays, they play different football games rather than just focusing on the Cardinals. And I like that they host different things, like live music and trivia nights.\n\nThe food is very bland. However, it's a bar, so expecting the meal of your life is a little silly. It isn't greasy, bad bar food; it's average and a little overpriced. I would stick to a simple appetizer and some drinks in the future.\n\nFish and chips were OK - the corn was definitely frozen, and I think the fish may have been as well. Burger was very simple and bland. I did like the thick cut fries, but they were probably frozen as well. Portions were pretty good, which is a plus.\n\nThe service was OK. A little lackluster - our server seemed a bit frazzled, and she was the only one working the dining room. There were several tables that hadn't been cleared of the dirty dishes after the customers had left, so seating was limited based on that. The restaurant isn't dirty, but it isn't immaculate, either.\n\nI can definitely see why people wouldn't like this place, but for me, it's close to home, and it's a good place to relax without being around a huge crowd. If you stop in, don't expect too much, and you'll (hopefully) be pleasantly surprised like my husband and I were.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KJDymAcoPiW_vuqthGxfpQ", "review_id": "2vlYcsAGfNTqWpEp0F_rGQ", "text": "We definitely want to give this place a try again.  We made our way to this location on a Thursday night around 8 p.m. and the main portion was pretty decently packed, so we sat off to the right side, which seemed more open.  Next time I would like to sit int he main part where all the noise and decor is really happening.  \n\nI had the Cornish Pastie - \"puff pastry stuffed with ground beef, vegetables, served with \nmashed potatoes, peas and gravy.\"  And he had the Shepherd's Pie - \"marinated lean ground beef, mashed potatoes, sharp cheddar and gravy upon request.\"  Both were delicious!  The food was definitely the hard core return factor for us.\n\nThe staff seemed friendly enough and our waitress took care of everything in an efficient manner - she had a group that went from about 8 people to roughly 20 people in the corner booth over the ~45 min. we were there so she got a tad tied up towards the end with accommodating their orders.  \n\nOverall: B+\nSit in the main part of the restaurant - be ready for a bit of loud music / noise.  Enjoy the decor and eat some good pub food.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fMfy2O2nPk3XWWmWSbszag", "review_id": "lfpMq5UTu64wy3eMifhvFg", "text": "I went here on a Friday night for dinner.  It was kinda busy but not so much that it was too loud and oppressive.  \n\nWe ordered the cornish pasty and the fish and chips for dinner.  The cornish pasty was by far my favorite dish.  If I had only that for dinner I would have given 4 stars.  The fish and chips though were too thickly breaded.  It really over powered the fish, and wasn't even cooked long enough to make the breading crisp.  It was just too heavy.  I wish the breading was thinner and crisper.  This is why I rated only a three.  It makes me wonder about the rest of the dishes.  Maybe I'll get another chance to eat here again.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kl7w9PZHKP1LraH7HrT1qQ", "review_id": "QfWG7J3ykdNtrSq00lH_IA", "text": "Good food. Staff is really nice. Erica she was a little snotty but over all a good place to be. Good vibes for the most part. They have karaoke and pool too. Cool place.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "063kXEdKBl3F48oYKsYnhA", "review_id": "xK8c26MQQjLazx3RXuFw6Q", "text": "Great food every time, lots of lovely staff, a bit rough around the edges but if you want someone to wipe your mouth after each bite, don't go to an English pub. \n\nDecor is warm and cozy, almost that if it's in the middle of London. Tons of seating, booths, tables, and bar seating available. They've even got a pool table for those with short attention spans while drinking. :) \n\nThe best thing about this place is, according to the Boyfriend, you can chat with locals or chill in a corner and enjoy the environment and not be bothered. Poker night on Wednesdays draws a bunch of old timer locals. Trivia night on Thursdays is apparently bustin at the seams, I'll be back to check that out too. \n\nDrinks are rockin, food is excellent every time. What more could you ask for? It feels like home. Home sweet pub.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bm27BTjCnBYGZiFstNMFLA", "review_id": "qTcpAApRd89N5444yIT4eg", "text": "Tonight is Friday which means its all you can eat fish and chips. I tell you what, they did not disappoint.  As Arizona is not a sea faring state, they of course use previously frozen fish that they make their own batter for. Now, don't get turned off by the fish being from where it is,  you can barely tell. The fish was flaky and juicy and the batter was crisp and flavorful. The chips were soft on the inside and crisp on the outside so they were obviously cooked at the perfect temperature.  Service was of the top, and attention wasn't lacking. I would highly recommend that you spend some time at our local English pub, it won't disappoint.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Ps1Db9zOatoF_76FZNO5CQ", "review_id": "67Jll44r0nDdnyw18ne1xQ", "text": "I've been here a handful of times over the years for dinner.  Had no clue they had a weekend brunch menu.  I think I was the only one that  ordered off the regular menu in our group.  Based on comments no one went away unhappy with their choices.  Our waitress had never worked opening shift before but did a great job.  The place is getting a little worn but it fits.  I am sure I'll end up here again.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7a98lxzitBFZhjg1J_CCJA", "review_id": "Joh6B3BMufhHuGgDxwPHJg", "text": "G&D is one of my favorite spots to meet up with friends! They have great Happy Hour specials and even when it is not happy hour, their prices are very reasonable. \n\nAlmost daily they have something going on. Poker, Trivia (my fav) and karaoke, sports. \n\nTheir food is quite delicious as well. My favorites are the Hummus and the Curry Chicken.\n\nTheir staff is wonderful as well. Customer service is huge to me and they are top notch! Always a smile to go with your drink. The owner is great as well. He walks around telling jokes and interacting with the customers. \n\nGive this place a try, you will not be disappointed! \n\nCheers!!", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wpdS3F6VQ_ngxOJ0c3Nb-Q", "review_id": "tGv4AD9SrVaRKKTZe-OkGA", "text": "The food was fantastic. Me and my boyfriend went and enjoyed the food greatly. He said, \"I only wish they had more food.\" I'm only giving four stars because although the foods was good and our waitress fantastic, I've been here before and know it can take some time to get your food; other than that this place is great. Divert ask me about their alcohol though, because I don't drink. They did seem to have a large selection available however.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bnBZ0bV_8YR5XZuxe-IKkw", "review_id": "-FQ9BM_DFyfF3DG8kG8OSQ", "text": "There was a college bar near a University on the East Coast that I used to go to many years ago that always smelled like a cross between stale beer and bathroom cleaner.   I am glad those days are gone, but when I walked in the door here, that same smell (although fainter) greeted me.  Unfortunately, it's not pleasant.  I know this place is trying to be a British pub,  but it seemed more like a biker bar with the loud music, crowd and dinginess during dinner time.  It's almost like they don't give a crap about the restaurant tables.\n\nOur server was nice and he did a good job and my food was also decent.  The burger ordered was just okay,  but I couldn't help feeling awkward.   The dingy bar and drinking crowd in the middle of the restaurant just doesn't work for me.  \n\nI feel like there is so much confusion, is it a biker bar, is it a restaurant, is it a biker bar in a dingy restaurant? British pubs have more of a cozy rustic feel and this place has none of that.  \n\nThey could do so much for so little money to make the restaurant area just a little bit nicer or at least some cozy accent lighting so you don't feel so awkward eating here with your family.  I noticed other people felt awkward here as well.  Won't be back.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SmyaHyut6b9xKhDo7Kk1Bw", "review_id": "3WsATGkAIXV-56eWjdzecw", "text": "My fianc\u00e9 and I love George and dragon! We live down the street and ride our bikes there a lot. The owner is very friendly and the bartender is excellent! Try the honey siracha wings they are to die for.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KgGmntqx05gpTaPKGVOkkw", "review_id": "HLEF_COWQzyQ7WiGanRGlQ", "text": "Go Thursday nights (9pm) for the live trivia, it's the best in the valley. Drinks are very reasonable (I think Guinness was 5.25 not during happy hour, which runs from 4-7pm and after 11pm). High quality fish and chips, shepherds pie, and even curry, just like a real British pub. An old favorite.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "T70B3fDF7LHWntNWlYwhhA", "review_id": "UkTVxvIq90E13489MGsn4w", "text": "I love GnD! The owner is so great, he's hysterical, full of stories, and charming. Monday nights are karaoke. Watch out, people take it very seriously. My girl and I laughed our way through Sir Mix A Lot, only to have a world class karaoke-r go after us and put us to shame. Thursday is trivia, come early as it gets PACKED. Happy hour is from 4-7, $1 off all drinks, making a Jameson $4.95, hell ya. The bartenders are all friendly, make a strong drink, and are attentive. There's also a jukebox for you to pick your poison, darts, and pool tables. \n\nSome of the best fish and chips around. The potato skins are a god send after drinking for 3 hours straight. Everyone who comes here seems to be a regular, gives off a legit English pub vibe.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a8BYBH-KeCcOKfzyBkey6w", "review_id": "SFkYAdHz0NNiR_q9wFiwGQ", "text": "Found this place by driving by. It was only place after driving a few miles that was busy, so, must be a good sign on a Sunday night. The waiter was very friendly. We  had to try the fish and chips...outstanding. Not greasy and you actually get fish instead of gready batter with a little fish. Drinks were good and strong. The owner was there and came by to greet our table. After ready some previous post on Yelp, some reviewers thought the owner was rude, I totally disagree. He was a nice guy that cares about his business, otherwise he wouldn't be there and be in business for over 15 years.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Lezm9DPyG1Rpd9kOpsNgiQ", "review_id": "aFoFmpTnUiz_Rcrz9NV33Q", "text": "Great food... Can not even explain the enjoyment from the Greek pizza! So delicious in my mouth! And the Guiness promo! The boyfriend got free glasses! AND for the desert... Berry cobbler... YUM! Just moved from beach area CA... So not biased! Please enjoy this place?", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "isFXV201Yo5j-STWvoguZg", "review_id": "kH6ykTLFQJC4dMaTRhH_wA", "text": "I really hate to give this place a less than stellar review because I want to like it so badly! The location is great, far enough out of downtown to avoid the clutter and close enough to have train access and feel like you're in a more urban area. Big family style benches allow for friend-making outside and individual tables inside. I'm surprised I came back after the first time. On a busier night, we couldn't get service to save our lives. We made sure we weren't stepping on toes by seating ourselves and sat, staring at servers running AROUND us for 15 minutes before going to the bar and begrudgingly ordering a beer from there instead. We sat and tried to shake it off while drinking one of many draft choices and waited, trying to make any contact with a server so we could get a menu or so I could merely ask where the bathroom was at-but nothing. I even timed how long it would take to get any attention without waving my arms around and after 10 more minutes we gave up. Apparently we were also given up on because the only interaction we had was the server rudely ripping our drink menu off the table without a word! That being the last straw, our feelings a little hurt, and trying to dial down why we felt like we were refused service, we left half full beers and walked out upset. I still over analyze the situation and try and figure out what in the hell we did wrong! \nNow, we came back to meet with friends almost a year later and service was slightly more decent. For mediocre bar food and bare minimum service that I usually have to flag down or jump straight to the bar for. I don't see all the hype in my own personal experience and that totally bums me out given that I like the atmosphere and location so much and so do many of my friends/coworkers. We still go here out of convenience and a quick beer occasionally but I can't seem to get the bad taste out if my mouth. Bummersville.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HIl26ouH_2dNiswyZl6H2Q", "review_id": "-fLW7iVjVQeDwOjeAEWfsw", "text": "Enjoyed a fun night with friends. Best fish n chips! We had a party of at least 13 and the waitress was amazing.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "aaHyqSTcpdkismEP0bj0rQ", "review_id": "viH9rdXA5VIALGRiC1piZg", "text": "Strong drinks. Cheap drinks. Yummy food. Great location. Easy and laid back. One of my favorite bars.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UUxg4EIPeSd5bcB2BG24_Q", "review_id": "yopB91mA-ebG8y-8PgfOQw", "text": "There food is really good! Affordable and great food! We live right behind the pub and just walk right over!! Great service and probably one of the best Fish and chips!! Also their shepherds pie is pretty good!", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hV71EB_6WkwgUsoOEVfzjw", "review_id": "u0fkzkubba4xz3vaiR0PNA", "text": "It's A really nice English pub. Makes me feel like I'm back in the UK. Clean. Plenty of space. Friendly staff. Restrooms clean. Good food. Great beer. Felt real welcome. Lots of parking. User friendly.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CXBxZaY0mAl8PQw1e9NZXA", "review_id": "LxqX1xjZxP0wiH_CIG5EWA", "text": "Been meaning to try this place for years and finally had an opportunity. Unfortunately it was a huge let down. The first bad sign was that upon walking in every table table that wasn't occupied had not been cleared from the previous diners. During the 1 1/2 hrs (!!!) that we were here there were several tables that NEVER got cleared. It took 20 minutes to get our drinks and another 45+ minutes until we received our food which was strange as no one else in the restaurant seemed to be ordering any food. There was a hair in the fish and chips (disgusting but mistakes happen), and the rest of the food was sub par at best. \n\nHaving lived half my life in England  I've been to plenty of pubs and also eaten plenty of mediocre pub food (none to my recollection as tasteless as this). However I would imagine that if you're trying to emulate a British Pub across the pond you would only want to bring over the best of the best, not the worst of the worst. Even the sad little mini frozen sausage rolls I had as a child were better. I'm a bit horrified that this is the \"taste of England\" that is being imposed on unsuspecting Arizonians who don't know any better. \n\nI guess if you're just looking to knock back a pint or two and play pool and would only ever order food under the most drunk and dire of circumstances then you may enjoy this version of a pub. There certainly were a lot of regulars (not ordering food...). \n\nP.S. I don't know if that greasy little man was a busser or a patron. If he was a patron he had no business going into the kitchen as many times as he did, or eating on the floor. If he was a busser then it would have been nice to see him clear more than one table he did. And I most certainly hope it was not his stringy long hair that we found in the fish and chips, although I wouldn't be surprised.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aPgsw5LKzPq0ZVwT0rA9ng", "review_id": "5-9dgDCPG-lxMUl9ITUtVQ", "text": "My favorite bar ever! Live right down the street and I've been going here for past year, everyone there is super friendly and nice. I love the music, food, the beer! They also have pool tables and darts. And have karaoke night, trivia night, poker night, and ladies nights. Love this bar, if you haven't checked it out yet, you should!!!", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1sAm6dO64xpfuTfTTiljpQ", "review_id": "CGVws738f8_Tq6S6xZTWiA", "text": "Great place! My favorite in Phoenix! Great vibe, friendly staff, friendly patrons, darts, pool, good tap selection, good prices, and lots of space. It's a nice neighborhood bar. Cheers! :)", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w5uOSdQwlNshlPTkXeZFlA", "review_id": "fBSpSI8OTi5rA5UO5fe_7w", "text": "Came in here for a quick lunch with my wife. It's along the light rail so it's easily accessible. Seems to be an authentic English pub - it's dark and dingy, and football scarves and flags adorn the walls. We sat in a booth and I ordered a burger while my wife tried a veggie curry. I wasn't impressed with the grub but it was cheap so can't complain. People come here to drink anyway, not to eat. I'll return to watch the football again but just make sure you eat at home before hand.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "edxH9nYaydo6jAGvCSK9tw", "review_id": "yXSprnYq3z0PCSsVYZ8TtA", "text": "The food is bland which I guess is to be expected since it is English.  However, it was substance and not exspensive.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YnbAEwnP_Oz6RX0LYFwyMw", "review_id": "9HYq0xQaGvKyPyr40lEvwg", "text": "A cool place to sit and have a few drinks and chat with friends, it's not too loud to have a conversation. The beer selection is good and the drinks are strong so I felt I got my money's worth if your into pubs it's a good place.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FerVmekMDo3YW9UzLgOGfQ", "review_id": "4CO3srL0qq_7SKGwlJjxyg", "text": "This is a very nice place to chill and hang out watch sports. They have full service bar and lots tables for large groups. I hear it gets crowded for sport games and on them weekend. Always friendly good service and casual environment to chat and talk.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Nlfj855FgKQL7DccDaSAsg", "review_id": "cmdak1YMwaK3iuy-h0qpMQ", "text": "Love this place. I'm in the industry I come by after work. Great service great atmosphere. Kat and Jena are awesome!", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "261l0prMOgXgzhNMjgOQag", "review_id": "HQW0jHuACQ4EMZWIh4RQpA", "text": "Great food & beer selection. Fun staff. very authentic looking bar. Their lunch specials are really good too.  Good place to watch sporting events. Highly recommend.", "business_id": "3xEB9FyFXolq1b_Qn_BFtg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 12, "useful": 13, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "M5AbXlQ21cOqp4C0Z0MwPQ", "text": "Once you navigate the madness known as \"Central Ave. Construction\" and arrive at this Kinko's you are met with the most friendly and professional staff. It is worth the travel time for ya'll I promise. Other Kinko's, to me, seem less personable. Here, Raul, Rhonda and Cameron (and the other unsung heroes) treat you like a king. Or a queen. Depending. U get it. They really know their stuff here. UB. Link. FAX...all the lingo...they are in the ringo! I've had invitations, signs and all sorts of other \"paper\" products produced here...all the best. \"Oh Kinko's you're so fine. You're so fine you blow my mind. Oh Kinko's\". Darn, there's a song in there somewhere!", "business_id": "LQQqKGkTnzFPqpCmeNJS7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gXQ3peDz-H8mFZO_U4ys3w", "review_id": "FFVMCDx3Yf730oy1IzjVwg", "text": "this is my first 1 star review\n\n\nit used to be that i could place an internet order and instantly know that it would be correctly done to my specifications in the time that i requested it in.\nRecently:  i don't know who the buffoon's are that the now \"fedex kinko's\"\nhired, but the last three orders i put in not only sucked, it took\ndecades for these people to find and although i left my phone number in bold for them to call if there were any questions, they sent me three emails instead of calling me\n. \nwhooo i ask you sits at their inbox waiting for a response from kinkos?\nthese people are idiots.\ni will be going to the washington one from now on.", "business_id": "LQQqKGkTnzFPqpCmeNJS7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "F6QsMoJdvtohlbnST-fDyQ", "review_id": "ny6KnVL6FeWY5p9d8nJudg", "text": "I love this location for Fed Ex. They were a life saver for me over the Christmas holidays. They are always cheerful and friendly when you come in. Even though when  they say hello many people do not respond. Rude people!!  Any way, the service is excellent it always gets there when they say it will. They are super quick when they help you and they will even package it up for you.  There are some really wonderful people working in the shipping dept. Chris being one of them. A truly nice person who really wants to help you as best as he can. If only more of us took pride in our job like that.  Great location, fast service, delivered when promised...what more could you ask for.", "business_id": "LQQqKGkTnzFPqpCmeNJS7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Cw-PSJBNFtzWvUNeBsLxTQ", "review_id": "Oc1Jxh1jyGRlasGd4jqJCQ", "text": "I went in to do some enlarging at 3AM as the FedEx Office is 24 hrs. There were 3 individuals sleeping at the computers and 1 sleeping next to the register. 1 had an IV drug needle on the desk by the computers. I spoke with the FedEx employee who indicated she knew the person and he was diabetic. Now I am sympathetic to both the homeless and handicap but 1) I dont care if he is diabetic and 2) I dont need to see a needle, used or otherwise, on the desk AND 3) the needle was put in a regular garbage can, not a biohazard can like at a hospital. This not only puts workers at risk but is pretty scummy too. The employee seemed to know that these people were sleeping in her store but didnt seem to care when I mentioned it. \n\nBasically if this is what FedEx Office wants to be known as, a homeless shelter, than fine. But I never associated FedEx with this kind of situation and I am very hesitant to go back or recommend this location to anyone. I could handle the sleeping but the IV needle on the desk was too much.", "business_id": "LQQqKGkTnzFPqpCmeNJS7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Cw-PSJBNFtzWvUNeBsLxTQ", "review_id": "wUOF_ChhAnJmSF4UYuFP7A", "text": "Got a call from the General Manager John who was very nice and assured me they are not a homeless shelter. Perhaps I will go back and try them again.", "business_id": "LQQqKGkTnzFPqpCmeNJS7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Es3qLnf_hAgOdLeeq4xr_Q", "review_id": "gn9TsLqPHkk5q9r8hrbpOw", "text": "I placed my order online...and I had no problems picking it up. The girl who helped me was very sweet. \nI was in and out of that place in two minutes. :)", "business_id": "LQQqKGkTnzFPqpCmeNJS7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "kffxYQVQsEpF1DVlQlcGCg", "review_id": "q16fotseADIB_KfXHBSSVQ", "text": "This place is really the greatest! They are open 24 hours a day, It is a very clean location   They are all quite friendly here. Plus, there is a guy named Chris that works days that is just super! He is friendly and helpful and knows what he is  doing. Everything i ship from here always delivered as promised and nothing is broken. I highly recommend this place. They are so helpful as well and no long lines.\nThey have a lot  of parking.  They also take cash, check, or credit.", "business_id": "LQQqKGkTnzFPqpCmeNJS7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 8, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "cRyNICH0mhjxagvSyVr60Q", "review_id": "s1jFXSPKdnMKoJkgS6WuFQ", "text": "24 hour fedex and copy location. Visited for a package delivery and cost $13 to ship a book and cd. If these items weren't personalized with a message to the recipient, I would have just shipped new items from amazon and it would have been the same or cheaper. Yes, that was the cheapest 7 day shipping possible :(\n\nI can say that the items did arrive without any significant incidents or events.\n\nThey are also a Kinkos copy center to make copies of stuff and purchase office supplies. If you need this stuff late night, they're open and waiting for you.", "business_id": "LQQqKGkTnzFPqpCmeNJS7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z2FHsDtPqhhJg00-xn4EcQ", "review_id": "6EdxWxgtmdXqCvtxrjq-Hw", "text": "Always helpful and superior service!", "business_id": "LQQqKGkTnzFPqpCmeNJS7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MIsyMOAoW5erAR6NCmpd_Q", "review_id": "MMcI-iTeZ6SgItTFgnzbJw", "text": "A SNOW JOB......  Its bad enough that the store that the store you go in to has the AC at 40 minus zero where an ice cube feels warmer.  But what is even more disappointing about this center is that the reception from the front counter is even colder.  I was standing at the counter for a few mi nuts & was watching this person interact with another coworker.  When i was finally helped the greeting was so phony and so over the top.  I got my printing done which was OK, the copy had specks over it .    Then to make maters even worse I was kept being asked to purchase additional items which they refer ed to as the products of the month.   \n\nI say Run as fast as you can away from this center", "business_id": "LQQqKGkTnzFPqpCmeNJS7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "D5mlAUZMCQ8yc0PxOgGpsQ", "review_id": "OEieQvF_jVLc_fJKDcG2cg", "text": "As others mentioned, this FedEx is a 24 hour service location. Staff is helpful and friendly. We had to snail mail a letter and weren't sure about the options with FedEx. Staff took time to explain shipping options and prices.", "business_id": "LQQqKGkTnzFPqpCmeNJS7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oZuNME_exUMSjrcg6uRFjw", "review_id": "mVUS45KIN13VWaOsvjBL9Q", "text": "Just stopped into fax some documents. I helped myself to the \"fax it yourself station.\" I attempted to fax these 9 documents myself.... Key word attempt. I tried several times to insert my credit card slot to pay but the machine refused to take my card. I waited for a about five min looking beyond frustrated and confused before I had to walk over and ask for help. A nice lady came over and tried to help me. She obviously had the magic touch because the machine finally took my card. I began to fax my documents and it stopped half way through?.. Ahhhhhhh! Technology!! \n\nI proceeded to take my documents up to the front and have them fax the 9 page document for me... After a short wait the documents were sent. But it came with a ridiculous price. I payed almost $15 to fax 9 pages to a local number. I don't know about you but to me that just seems insane. Is I just because no one actually uses a fax machine anymore so they think they can charge 1.50$-2.50$ per page?!?!?!\n\nOkay but not great service, cleanish facilities. All around an okay experience.", "business_id": "LQQqKGkTnzFPqpCmeNJS7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xBJO2JzQxTnXsGy4ZmBkcg", "review_id": "u1_uE8ADgBZZxX6oVAkRCQ", "text": "Places like this seem to have a really difficult staffing problem.  They just don't hire enough people to handle situations that can come up, and with printing and shipping it can happen a lot.  When I was there one lady was having trouble tracking a package and one employee was with her for about 15 minutes.  \n\nI had a color print job that I tried on the self service machines but it was smudging, so the guy guy offered to do it for me behind the counter and it took him a few minutes.  Again, that caused a longer wait for others at the counter.\n\nThe next time I went straight to the counter to get my prints, and the lady was obviously stressed out.  She aligned my pdf then helped someone else, then started my print job then helped someone else, then answered the phone, then cut my prints in half.  We all just got lucky that someone didn't need anything time intensive or else the whole process would have broken down.", "business_id": "LQQqKGkTnzFPqpCmeNJS7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GopBgBeOcjkIcoqOGody3g", "review_id": "9z5qv_veLRqIqS9sboT6Nw", "text": "I rarely write a review, but this FedEx location was so helpful, I really felt that it was needed. \n\nI was in Phoenix for a conference, helping run a conference, and there was some miscommunication initially regarding whether an order was delivered. We NEEDED the documents the next day, and Beth, the manager, was willing to go above and beyond to make sure that we received everything we needed in time. I really appreciated the offer, and next time we schedule a conference in Phoenix I will definitely use this location again.", "business_id": "LQQqKGkTnzFPqpCmeNJS7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mapdjCoDdUFTMNfqF6oxdA", "review_id": "-mTQDipZ-R6dt52p85P8dA", "text": "We needed to print color images on transparency paper. The person who helped us, Beth, said she wasn't sure it would work but was super nice about it and willing try it anyways. And it worked!\n\nI've had similar experience at other places where the staff give you attitude and are super pessimistic and bothered that you even asked. \n\nI don't know about the rest of the staff but Beth gets 5stars!", "business_id": "LQQqKGkTnzFPqpCmeNJS7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qADx7lnk9P6lnx1sfPl0Mg", "review_id": "-Cd7KvwwwzsDYs1hmWiB_Q", "text": "Thank You store Manager John for being Kind and patient while being overwhelmed with customers !  I had some work printed and the Asst Manager was fantastic ! She assisted me with suggestions that would enhance my work and be a little more appealing. John worked with a special needs patron all the while being vigilant of all customers entering the store.  That's customer Service !  \nThank You John and staff for being a great place to do business with !", "business_id": "LQQqKGkTnzFPqpCmeNJS7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iwWBF3nKoRMoy1sbkLJwvg", "review_id": "ujYgi-RMMfWlqtlkSeQ4Hg", "text": "If you can manuever the central / light rail madness this is the best copy center around.  I've had recurring print issues and they have consistently saved me from losing my mind.  I've gone in with flash drives, laptops, hard copies, brochures, etc., and they go out of their way to get me to class on time.  I haven't used the fedex services there, but if you need any kind of copy work done, please do yourself a favor and try this location.\n\nFYI: They also have a small section of office supplies and I got the best stapler ever.  It powers through stacks with the ease of one finger touch.", "business_id": "LQQqKGkTnzFPqpCmeNJS7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "saNCRlGYQEBkgpvalJsvRw", "review_id": "Z9-T0uG5nntwX14kYHaijQ", "text": "Update 9/25/07 - Received a phone call from a salon manager today.  The $85 I spent to get my haircut corrected (not to mention the time) will not be reimbursed.  She stated over and over again how they offer a 100% guarantee...apparently not.  She just didn't understand why I wasn't willing to risk yet another haircut with them.  I told her I just didn't have faith in their services.  I don't think you should either...\n\nUpdate 9/20/07 - I got another cut and color in August.  Color was wonderful as always.  Cut was atrocious.  It was kinda in the $8 super cuts range.  I hardly trusted them to give it another go.  If you did this once, why would I let you take scissors up again?  So, I headed to Rolf's and $85 later, I had a real haircut and style.  Sent a letter to the management of the salon...still waiting to hear back from them...", "business_id": "VAHiEHdVPlG2DVG3YO6C7A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "oIVsVM8H273aoT1JUmsDIg", "review_id": "H2_VdVmuhKqZDIpzIdaZWw", "text": "I've been going to Salon Estique for about four years now. I don't go as often as I'd like, mostly because my hair grows really slowly, but each time I do go I always get a fantastic cut & style. Katrina has been my stylist since my first visit, and she is wonderful.  She is professional and very attentive and conscientious of my hair-cutting needs.\n\nThe people that work at Salon Estique are also very professional and customer-oriented.  My first visit there, the appointment before mine ran late, and I had to wait about 1/2 hour more past my appointment time.  To  make it up to me, they gave me a certificate for a free massage!  They also have a referral program where they give you $20 gift certificates to give to friends, and for each referral, you get a gift from the salon the next time you come in. Now that is what I call great customer service.\n\nIt is unfortunate that the other person who reviewed Salon Estique had a bad experience with the salon. I'd say definitely give them another try, and next time ask for Katrina!", "business_id": "VAHiEHdVPlG2DVG3YO6C7A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Q96IRvil6RNgdLmGKuh81A", "review_id": "LupR1JzCbbfidmW8GefpFQ", "text": "I was very nervous to try a salon in Phoenix. I'm not sure if it's the cost of maintaining ones hair in a large city or trying a new stylist that frightened me more. I was getting a pedicure next door at V-K Elle Nails when a woman asked another woman where she got her hair done. She did have super cute hair and when she stated \"next door at Salon Estique\" I was excited to check them out after my pedi. \n\nThe salon was busy even at 12:30p on a Monday. The gal at the front desk was friendly and helped me book an appointment for the next day. She also gave me a $20 off coupon for being a first time client. I scheduled a color with Meg and I was briefed on Meg's prices. $70 for an all over color and $80 for highlights. The end result was me needing both an all over color AND highlights, so at $150 I was glad I had that $20 off coupon. It will take some getting used to paying this for color in Phoenix. \n\nIf that was the negative, then everything else was a positive. Meg was very friendly and walked me through what she was going to do as well as why she needed to do the all over color to correct the red that I badly wanted gone. She assured me that next time I would need to only do the highlights. \n\nMy whole experience was a good one at Salon Estique- clean, semi-trendy atmosphere, professional staff, top notch service, and a great end result. My hair turned out beautiful and I got a few compliments that night. I plan to return in February for my next visit.", "business_id": "VAHiEHdVPlG2DVG3YO6C7A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CJOjw2P9zkPxOnnmrY6KjA", "review_id": "7X6Vc2O5dadTNY576tIOcg", "text": "I love Salon Estique!  I agree with Tracy, Katrina is very good.  But being a Master Stylist, I felt she was overbooked and always seemed rushed (juggling multiple clients at once).  Her prices are also higher than a regular stylist.  I've switched to another stylist who rocks (but you aren't getting her name because I like her NOT being overly busy).  For the price I pay for my hair, I want my stylist's full attention.    \n\nSalon Estique has great management that understand what customers want.  They have a fun referral program and new clients also get a cool card with discounts on various things during your first 5 visits.  \n\nThe salon is very nice and employees are all very helpful.  They have yummy cookies and drinks complimentary.  Yeah, complimentary wine with your hair cut- how can you complain about that?\n\nMy favorite part?  Every hair treatment comes with a fabulous scalp massage!  There's nothing quite like a scalp massage to take away the stresses of the day.", "business_id": "VAHiEHdVPlG2DVG3YO6C7A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4oJs6wh-74yl6Q8-Gx7yIw", "review_id": "VM3HjH3yc1PotAndpdtjrA", "text": "I don't come here for hair but I do come for the facials and waxing.  Liz is awesome!!  She's a true professional who seems to enjoy her job and gives great advice for types of products that would be beneficial for you without trying to sell you on a bunch of unnecessary stuff you don't need. When she recommends a product she is respectful of budget considerations.  Plus she does great eyebrow waxing!!\nI have a friend who had her brows butchered by someone so I was really apprehensive about going somewhere for that.  Ever since I found Liz I love my brows.  They're not too thin and they've got a great fullness and arch to them.  Liz is awesome!", "business_id": "VAHiEHdVPlG2DVG3YO6C7A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zing3W2AVxcHwmBHid-Fcg", "review_id": "-Doha8flmDAZPdp3lNqK0w", "text": "Honestly, this place is really great. As usual, I'll do my good and bad points.\n\nGood/great/amazing\n- The service here is top-notch. If you've ever been somewhere where they don't pay attention to you, this is the opposite. Every ten minutes someone was asking me if I wanted something to drink (such as wine), a hand massage, or something to read. At one point my stylist even offered to get me something from AJ's because I mentioned I was hungry.\n- Hair/facial\nI went here to get a haircut, highlights, and a facial. The facial took nearly an hour and she really went to town on my face. Liz, the one who worked on my face, knew my problem areas even before I mentioned them. For the frugal yelpers out there (I'm one of them) there isn't too much pressure to get any of the products they use. At least, it's not annoying enough for you to say \"Ugh, stop!\" but just enough to get you to think. I did get one of the recommended face products and it really does work (even on my more oily than texas skin).\n\nMy stylist was a nice lady whose name begins with the eighth letter of the alphabet (should you want to go to her). When I got there, my hair was two-toned and very boring without any style. I spoke to her about what I wanted and nearly three hours later (and one other visit to add a few more highlights) she had turned my sad sally hair into something that I actually want to comb and style everyday. I will go back to her as often as I can mostly because my hair finally looks great.\n\nThe not so great:\nPricey? Yes. If you're a poor grad student like me, it will be expensive. \n\nOverall: This salon is great. It is a bit pricey so I can't go back every six weeks since that would require cutting my grocery budget and/or driving. Service is amazing, they really pay attention to you, and they will leave you with great hair. My stylist really was wonderful. \n\nBonus: I forgot their 100% guarantee. If you're even remotely not happy, as in, 90% happy but you really want your bangs a quarter inch shorter or one more highlight, they will do it. For free.", "business_id": "VAHiEHdVPlG2DVG3YO6C7A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MbogV99-KSj_Iy1tLNMZpA", "review_id": "7zKBXcYEN0qFM9EUlVuFQQ", "text": "My daughter and I love Liz! She does a wonderful facial and wonderful massage during the facial. A few days after the facial, my skin always looks awesome. My daughter will only get her eye brows done by Liz!!", "business_id": "VAHiEHdVPlG2DVG3YO6C7A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q96IRvil6RNgdLmGKuh81A", "review_id": "j0DqdkK9YoP7mdsahGDYCA", "text": "After some time away and a bad haircut (somewhere else), I returned to Salon Estique for an up-do on my 30th birthday. I was not happy with a sylist's work, but that person has since left.  I was not planning on getting my hair done and at the last minute said, \"self, you're only 30 once, splurge and get your hair did!\". So I got in with Hollis, a very nice stylist there. She listened to what I was wanting and produced a fabulous look for my big night. My style was $50, which I felt was a little steep, considering that I really don't have much hair. Regardless, I looked and felt great all night long. \n\nSince February, I've returned to Hollis for my cuts and color. She is very friendly and is easy to talk to. And not just about what I want with my hair. She has many years of experience and I feel like I can really trust her. \n\nThe salon itself is nice enough. Well laid out and friendly staff, without being too trendy and making you feel out of place. They offered me wine while sitting under the dryer once or twice, but not every time I'm there. They also stand by their services and if you are not happy, they will do it again until you are happy, free of charge. I experienced this when I wasn't completely happy with a cut. Hollis trimmed a bit more off the back and I was a happy camper. \n\nThe only complaint I have is that they seem to book their stylists a bit tight and one or two other (typically very young) girls will assist while my stylist is off helping someone else. If I am paying top dollar for my services, I should be getting experienced professionals adding color to my hair. Shampooing is one thing, I understand that, but I prefer one person to perform my actual service. (cut, color) \n\nAll in all, I enjoy my experience and end results each time at Salon Estique. I would recommend them to anyone who lives in this area. Ten minutes from my home is just an added perk!", "business_id": "VAHiEHdVPlG2DVG3YO6C7A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MbogV99-KSj_Iy1tLNMZpA", "review_id": "vC4sRw5QtrTYIOneEt6WAA", "text": "I've been to Arturo at Salon Estique for gel nail polish a few times now. I absolutely love the gel polish as it is so durable and stays shiney for 2 to 3 weeks. Arturo makes my nails beautiful and is so detail oriented. He is also as quick as anybody can be with the gel polish system. Salon Estique is not the least expensive place that you can gel the gel polish but Arturo is worth the extra $$. Moreover, I find the salon to be very professional and really well run. They want you to be a happy customer. Give him a try if you are wanting to try the new gel polish.", "business_id": "VAHiEHdVPlG2DVG3YO6C7A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1B56ILTo97P7afpb3fwvyg", "review_id": "WtoU1IEs3vCx5y8dbXdebw", "text": "I love Faye for facials! She is awesome! She is professional, knowledgable, and well worded. Her facial massage is just wonderful. She takes care of any issues with my skin and suggests product that is appropriate but is not pushy. I would suggest her to anyone , any day of the week!", "business_id": "VAHiEHdVPlG2DVG3YO6C7A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IUWjTmXc3wLVaMHz33inaA", "review_id": "Mp8X5pkvv1V2Gied0J8K0Q", "text": "Salon Estique is very close to my home, and I have been here three times.  \n\nI definitely have mixed reviews.  I have always enjoyed my cut/color, but never loved it.  What most annoys me about this place, and what sent me looking for a different salon is that they overbook their stylists.  This means the client gets assistants doing a lot of the work.  The assistants finish the foils, wash your hair, check on the color, and blow dry your hair.  It has always taken three hours.  Frankly, I don't have time for this; and at these prices, I don't want to share my stylist.  \n\nAlso, while I have never hated my cut/color, I have also never really loved them.  \n\nAt first, I thought I might have better luck if I went to a different stylist.  However, during my second visit, my original stylist went out of her way to come over to where I was to say hello.  I felt extremely guilty, and never felt comfortable switching stylists after that experience.  \n\nI have since switched to an aveda salon, and have found a stylist that I love that does my hair for $50 cheaper and she does it in a mere two hours.", "business_id": "VAHiEHdVPlG2DVG3YO6C7A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "16Z56Uph-ReWgbSX_eI69w", "review_id": "IsP7AnHNoJoQ4p2z63bowg", "text": "Finally!  I look gorgeous!  And I owe it all to Hollis and the Salon Estique staff.  My hair color was faded to a single color that doesn't exist in nature (but resembled applesauce) and my cut was dated and made me feel dowdy.  Luckily, I was rescued by Hollis and she added dimensional highlights and low lights to give my hair a natural, shiny color.  I live in Tucson and even with the cost of gasoline, I plan on driving up to Phoenix to see Hollis every six weeks. Hollis really listened and recommended wonderful hair products.  Her assistant was completely professional and at no time did I feel ignored by Hollis, as I had the most wonderful scalp and hand massage from this nice gentleman. I feel so great about my hair and about myself!   A million thanks to Hollis and the entire salon!", "business_id": "VAHiEHdVPlG2DVG3YO6C7A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8IzLIp6mkEJA3ZzIB3M2rA", "review_id": "rIRIHgsI5S9NWkN3UjEQeQ", "text": "Finally a salon with great customer service.  I adore Rosie and Tina and everyone who is at the front desk. They pamper and make you want to come back for more, Love the hand massage while getting my hair cut. \nIt is a treat to be there and i walk out looking and feeling fabulous!", "business_id": "VAHiEHdVPlG2DVG3YO6C7A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XK3jzcg2pibsHm6nlCn08w", "review_id": "bw4OJ-VSMnXdobpx4QG0bg", "text": "They always do everything right. That's all I need to say!", "business_id": "VAHiEHdVPlG2DVG3YO6C7A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nxVAs0ivaOgupWvj9wJDOw", "review_id": "CDDodjTWC45FOWRgAl8NUw", "text": "A couple of years ago, I made the mistake of trying to go blond via an at-home dye job.  The first attempt resulted in pinkish hair and utter horror.  A second try got my hair to blond(ish) and so I resigned myself to that. Then I had to go get a haircut.  \n\nI saw my stylist, Kelsey, at Salon Estique and she immediately noticed the change.  She ever-so-subtly and kindly made me realize that at-home-blond just doesn't work and then worked out a plan with me to highlight my hair into submission while staying in my meager price range (who wants to spend boatloads of money on hair?!).  So, I paid the extra $30 (compared to the price of coloring at home) and I couldn't be happier!  Kelsey's proven to me time and again that I can really trust her to get my color JUST RIGHT and it always grows out gracefully, too.\n\nThe prices are comparable to any other upper end salon I've seen and the experience is worth every penny.  I wouldn't trust anyone else with my color.", "business_id": "VAHiEHdVPlG2DVG3YO6C7A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uO3pavwCb8ylw-aog3Mn6w", "review_id": "7ro3g_Q7KnrKgtk6TrCCUw", "text": "I've been on a search for a regular stylist since I moved to PHX five years ago, and I think I finally found one.  I heard of Estique from a friend of mine. I always admired her hairstyle and, seeing that her hair is similar to mine in texture, I asked her who her stylist was.  I figured since our hair texture was similar, if she was able to give my friend a great cut, then she would be able to do the same for me.  Her stylist was Alicia at Estique.\n\nWhen I came in for my appointment I was immediately greeted and offered a beverage and a tour of the salon.  Interesting, I thought.  It was the first time in my life that I ever got a tour of a salon.  It was nice, but not something I expected. There were some other unexpected, somewhat interesting things, that threw me a bit.  For example, I was offered referral cards with a $20 discount, frequent customer card, menu of services, etc. in a very large, although beautiful, bag.  I thought it was a nice gesture but felt that the bag was a bit much.  IDK...could just be me.  I think I would have preferred that all of the stuff, which were basically various pieces of paper, was given to me tucked into a nice, small, elegant folder that I can just slide into my purse.  \n\nAlicia was awesome and so was her assistant.  I was totally on the mark about her being able to cut my hair in a way that was appropriate for my texture. I am Korean and I have the typical straight, course, thick \"Asian hair.\" I have also discovered that many stylist in PHX do not know how to  properly cut my type of hair.  So, I was thrilled to find that Alicia knew what techniques were best.  Yes, razor please. \n\nI had brought in several pictures of different styles I liked and she helped me decide on one that would work with what I currently had.  She was honest about her opinion and I totally appreciated it.   The cut was one of the best I have gotten in PHX so far, very close to the style that I wanted.  The only difference was that mine was a slightly shorter version since my hair was initially shorter than the length in the picture to begin with.  So, it was to be expected and not anyone's fault.  But I think it will come to look more and more like the style in the photo as my hair grows out. Yay!  You can tell how well a style has been cut by how well it grows out.  If it grows out beautifully, then there was a significant amount of skill and attention involved. I think this will grow out very nicely.  I also appreciated the fact that she finished my cut after blow drying it.  I think dry cutting is one of the best techniques for making sure the hairstyle will look great even without any \"styling.\"  If your stylists needs to do too much to your hair to make it look good after the cut, then you did not get a good cut.\n\nHer assistant was great too.  I received a wonderful head/scalp massage while she washed my hair.  Then, she massaged my arms and hands while I got my hair cut.  Very relaxing.\n\nI also received a follow-up phone call from Adrianne a few days after my visit.  At the time, I was not quite sure if there was a slight problem with my cut. It was slightly asymmetrical; one side being slightly longer and fuller than the other. I'm kind of finicky about my cut and I didn't know if it was just me, but I mentioned it to Adrianne and she promptly made a follow-up appointment for me to see Alicia about the issue I had/possibly had.  She also informed me that they offer all there clients a free follow-up appointment to make any adjustments to their cuts within two weeks of the date of the cut.  Good to know.  But, later I came to the conclusion that it was just me and that the slight asymmetry suited me better, so I canceled my follow-up.  I tried to simulate a more symmetrical style in front of a mirror and realized that it didn't look that good.  LOL.  I guess it makes sense, our faces are not very symmetrical to begin with, so having a symmetrical hair style might not be the best for everyone.    \n\nAll-in-all, I had a great experience with Alicia at Estique.  I will be seeing her again next time I need a cut.  Five stars for a great cut, awesome customer service, and a very reasonable price! I paid a total of $67, which included a $20 tip for Alicia, $10 tip for her assistant, plus a $20 new client discount.  I don't normally tip that extravagantly, but since I got a discount, I figured why not after the great experience I received.\n\nI am definitely looking forward to my next visit!", "business_id": "VAHiEHdVPlG2DVG3YO6C7A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bcvhLHYRdcjo0MHmQnM7ZQ", "review_id": "3a0gLdKznNm0VxJ4v9Lktg", "text": "BEST SALON EVER. I've been to a lot of places around the Valley and none have ever compared to Salon Estique. I'm super picky, and pretty knowledgable about color and cuts since I've experimented a lot with my hair. I've gotten a cut and partial weave here numerous times with great results. \n\nWhat's more - the front desk girls are VERY helpful and sweet. Actually, the whole staff pretty much treats customers like they are royalty. They are all really nice and unpretentious - which is a nice change of pace. The salon is on a teamwork system, so they help each other out to make sure they are not holding you up or running late. Also- they seem to have a lot of availability and are easier to get in to than most places I've gone to.\n\nI highly recommend this place. I've never had a nicer experience. Whatever the owners are doing - it's working.", "business_id": "VAHiEHdVPlG2DVG3YO6C7A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ylF82_BakZ0aGYC-c0l9DA", "review_id": "rZ9a2bLKHj1gXwvXxmNInw", "text": "I was looking for a haircut near my home in central Phoenix and found Salon Estique on Yelp.  They had excellent reviews so I made an appointment for later that day.\n\nI was really impressed with the treatment (massage, consultation, execution, aftercare, etc.) and am looking forward to coming back again!  Plus, they carry my favorite product (at the moment), Mitch by Paul Mitchell.\n\nIf you're looking for a relaxing salon with a great staff of friendly, knowledgable people, you should try this business!", "business_id": "VAHiEHdVPlG2DVG3YO6C7A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9qrey_kl_L6Jn7o2D67xeQ", "review_id": "nVh7zS2Idx48gb10_fDqgA", "text": "I would probably go back here again. I had a stylist with an assistant and def felt like they were paying attention to me since there was 2 ppl. I got drinks, food, magazines, and massages with the haircut since it was my first time. I loved the style and color I got and happily wore it out for my birthday. They also have some good coupons and discounts. It isn't cheap though, don't get me wrong so bring coupons if you can find them. The only annoying part and I can't remember who I had she had dark hair she was good, but she kept asking me if I wanted products over n over. I only bought one thing and I didn't want to get a ton of products so it was annoying. Other than that, they were really nice and even gave me a tour and it's really pretty inside.", "business_id": "VAHiEHdVPlG2DVG3YO6C7A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iA15CBj1uaWZIHqOMqggjw", "review_id": "lxVKdmtZxOgjgDHupOt54Q", "text": "After a 9 year absence from the Valley, I needed to find a stylist. I have fine, thin, mostly grey hair that I wear blond and highlighted.  Eva is a caring stylist and very good with color. After 6 months she changed the color to make a darker low light and gave me blond highlights which look quite good. Her haircuts are spot on. She takes the time to listen to your concerns and is eager to please.  I agree that assistants sometimes do the blow dry and/or shampoo. I'd rather have Eva do everything, but understand the cooperative nature of the salon. I think blowdrying should be included in the price of your cut and color, but it is extra, making it an expensive but necessary procedure. I would recommend the salon and Eva.", "business_id": "VAHiEHdVPlG2DVG3YO6C7A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "YgucNL2tibnjEmDLqHPqow", "review_id": "flBYaV1nC35RKxWTMXrEyg", "text": "I LOVE Salon Estique! I've been going to Salon Estique for almost 15 years now - yes, that includes through college and graduate school, when I lived in other states. I purposefully flew back to go to Salon Estique, that's how great it is! (Don't worry, I also flew back to see family too!)\n\nI've had nearly every service done at Salon Estique, but my favorites are the facials and waxing by Liz or Faye, as well as the haircuts and color.\n\nFor facials and waxing, you cannot do better than either Liz or Faye. Both are excellent, dedicated professionals who will NOT up-sell you on unnecessary products (ladies, you know what I'm talking about). There are several types of facial options available: one for teens, an Express Facial (~45 min.), and a full facial, which is ~90 minutes long.\n\nI've done both, although the full facial is a better deal because not only do you get the facial, but you also get an eyebrow wax for the same price. Taking care of 2 things at once? Yes, please!\n\nLiz and Faye do other types of waxing, which I won't go into detail about here, but let's just say... all the waxing they do is NOT painful, they do NOT re-use sticks (so, no infections or gross things, hooray!), and they're very aware of your pain tolerance and preferences. \n\nAs for haircut and color... I admit, I have had my hair cut and colored at other salons. The haircuts were okay, but no one can color like the Salon Estique ladies. Peggy, Laurie, and Eva are my favorites! They thoroughly listen to what you want, bring over color swatches to make sure you both are on the same page, and they provide ideas if you are unsure. \n\nThe ladies (and gents!) work with your face shape for haircuts, as well as the amount of time you'd like to spend on your hair. I've never been up-sold any products, and everyone I've worked with for hair coloring has always made sure I LOVE my color before I leave. They will re-do it for you if you don't like it! Just say something!\n\nI love how everyone remembers your name here, and everyone on staff checks in with you to make sure everything is okay (ex. when you're waiting for your color to dry - staff checks in, brings you a magazine if you need it, and will bring you refreshments if you request it). Eva and Laurie always give me advice on hairstyles when I'm at a loss, and of course, they're fun and make a long day (I've got long hair--takes a while to color!) go much faster.\n\nMessage me if you have any questions-- as a 15 year customer (and I'm still in my 20s, so that says something!), there's much more about the salon and services that I don't mention here, but that I've had done, and I'd be happy to answer any other questions.", "business_id": "VAHiEHdVPlG2DVG3YO6C7A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Buzz20Iccdfq8gFdAQrvDQ", "review_id": "kzg18MYNcTWF35ujd1iKtA", "text": "I recently participated in a silent auction and bid on and got a certificate for services at Salon Estique.  The money went to a great charity, so I thought why not try someplace else, especially since the reviews seem overwhelmingly good.  Everyone there was so nice, the place inviting and relaxing.  They offer water with lemon and even wine!  The manager stepped in to make sure everything was good, and Mark did an excellent job with recommendations for a cut, color, highlights, dry and style.  I will definitely go back, best color I've had done and I loved the cut!  And the best - far less expensive than my normal gal at JCPenney!!", "business_id": "VAHiEHdVPlG2DVG3YO6C7A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YF-Hfjsw3ZnPqHfoLCCvUQ", "review_id": "KOkG2AI2j8iSXL3M-3X7YQ", "text": "Love everything about this salon! Eva is incredible with color! She not only is very capable of explaining what will work and will not work but she understands what you want and then exceeds, every time!! I had my first cut with Vail ...and AMAZING! The catering they do for you at this salon makes you leave feeling very special and time worth spent! LOVE!!", "business_id": "VAHiEHdVPlG2DVG3YO6C7A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nGYaT5sAuqKkd48dqX_2Kw", "review_id": "hEyF5TF1UwgLXo_QfT4CPQ", "text": "This a great little cigar shop with a great variety.\n\nThe owner was SUPER helpful and informative.\n\nPrices are at or just below market pricing. \n\nOne odd thing...they do not let you touch any of the cigars. They consider it a \"hygiene\" issue.", "business_id": "vQxxDYo-riHU5j9jHhi_tw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nGYaT5sAuqKkd48dqX_2Kw", "review_id": "BZTqx5AROPADJOAropMDDA", "text": "Stopped back in the other day to grab a few more cigars for my trip to Mexico.  While I still like this place...they are SUPER ANAL about not touching the cigars.  The owner stands in the humidor while you shop to make sure you only pick up product that you are buying.  Rather bizarre.", "business_id": "vQxxDYo-riHU5j9jHhi_tw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xB9Yze6uC1mJXEzA8wpWSw", "review_id": "d6q4Qmq_FtEG_l2cVz7gCg", "text": "Good selection and prices.", "business_id": "vQxxDYo-riHU5j9jHhi_tw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Xe3roFVZWGe1ABkuhN9UCg", "review_id": "85Ev9oGfAnUTRz2PH_IvoA", "text": "I went here and I told the guy this is my first time I ever been in a cigar shop and I asked whats the difference between these two cigars? He responded with \"if you need to ask you dont need to be here\"  then it was just silent and I walked out and now I just go right down the street to cigar ware house on 10thst and camelback.", "business_id": "vQxxDYo-riHU5j9jHhi_tw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JW4KOIj5QfyhAfW7vunZXw", "review_id": "IQi1Mk-4OCF9Gc7QPxOF9w", "text": "Don takes very good care of his clients, guided Alan to buy the right humidor for his big 50th B. day. Many shops will just let you pick...care less about if you are getting your money's worth ect. Don's is for the cigar connoisseur and maybe that is why some people have given poor reviews, he's not anal, he is there to help you in the humidor and pick the best cigar for what $ you wish to spend and if you let him...he will quickly advise you and educate you. My husband has been all over the valley and Don knows his product, has a huge inventory and really cares that you like what you buy. That is called customer service and rare in AZ. But if you look for that in a shop you will get it at Don's and he treats his big spenders and little ones like us (2-3) cigars at a time all the same...like your special. You can easily spend $3 Grand on some of his top of the line humidors so I gave it a high price but he also has some for $40.00. Happy Puffing.", "business_id": "vQxxDYo-riHU5j9jHhi_tw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hgkd72Zq68ySHFqG4CUHfQ", "review_id": "VvEHnC3iFZK4IhaEZqfRGA", "text": "Stopped into this shop during spring training.  The staff was nice but he really pushed the Kristoffs as he had the vendor in the shop.  We bought 3 of them based on the recommendation and we were going to get a box if we liked them.  The cigars didn't draw well and were generally not very good.  We went back into the shop to let them know and they offered absolutely nothing after we had spent $170 there the day before and only bought the Kristoffs on their recommendation (at 10 a stick).  We won't be going back.", "business_id": "vQxxDYo-riHU5j9jHhi_tw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RCDhIFQlSth-gQkojdN13w", "review_id": "lbO5R-qoL5Oy-tyGWnIR2g", "text": "Have been a client of Mr. Lee, the proprietor, for many years. More than any other person in the cigar shop business, he has impacted my tastes. There is not another person I am familiar with who will take the time to walk you through that what's, where's and why's of cigars. His pricing is excellent and Mr. Lee personifies the reason why one will become a regular client: He cares and let's you know it. Answering some of the reviews below... The humidor IS cramped, but that is simply because he carries such a great range of products. And, yes, he and his staff don't want the shopper to manhandle the merchandise. If we were to look at who has written about not being able to \"touch\" the cigars, 9 out of 10 of them are the reason why that happens. Cigars are like works of art. The more hands that touch them, the more likely it is that a wrapper will become damaged, that the foot will split, etc. And to answer Mike's review: I have spent many, many hours in this shop. I have seen numerous newbies come in to buy a cigar. And I have NEVER, EVER heard a response like what you have documented come out of any of the staffers at Don's. I find it very interesting that you then hawk a quick ad for Cigar Warehouse down the street. Comparing Cigar Warehouse to Don's is like comparing a fast food hamburger to a Ruth's Chris steak. Both beef, or a Kia to an Aston Martin. If you are reading this and are looking for a cigar shop that represents the best in the business, go in to Don's, ask for Mr. Lee, tell him Charlie Knox sent you... and see what your experience is... Finally, as an addendum, David's review hawks other shops, also. This is classic Yelpian BS. Completely unsubstantiated trollish statements that on their very face are almost impossible to believe. WHO would ever cap a cash purchase at $10? No one, obviously. I know people (and I am one of them) who will travel MILES across the Valley to patronize Don's. Even if I am at a competitors shop (and that happens occasionally), Young Lee's name is spoken of with respect and honor. End of story: Go to Don's. Have a great experience. And let us know what it was like.", "business_id": "vQxxDYo-riHU5j9jHhi_tw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y9sl_xyBdzDTaXtwMwA8Tw", "review_id": "P6Cq7qrbbJN7tUfOta7Qgg", "text": "The man is a perfect gentleman and takes pride in his trade.  Its true, he follows you into the humidor and offers suggestions and an education on cigar if you are interested.    Give him your business. He deserves it.", "business_id": "vQxxDYo-riHU5j9jHhi_tw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3WzLqToyXE7-aatwEIpO4g", "review_id": "J8lgo0VAuQVKH01YRwA-eQ", "text": "If you like to be followed around like a dog to buy overpriced cigars that are very DRY. This is the place for you. 15 plus years selling wholesale cigars so I would know. Buy one put it in your humidor for a month and enjoy!", "business_id": "vQxxDYo-riHU5j9jHhi_tw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 11, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "u4Vpw2p9tICG2JmcI_vB7A", "text": "B of A...what can I say? Let's start with parking. Teeny, tiny, postage stamp sized lot. Sometimes there's a dude there helping folks get in and out. Sometimes not. I think I see him hanging in his Dodge K car with the A/C cranked listening to The Moody Blues. Who can blame him in this horrific heat. Actual bank is on first floor of high rise on Central. They just remodeled the lobby and frankly I don't see  much of a difference. Money would have been better spent on giving raises to underpaid employees or by putting some in my meager savings account. But four stars for the staff. Shout out to Daniel especially. He always takes care of me in the merchant line. I love when I get the stink eye from some unhappy office cubicle clone who's waiting in the peon, er um, I mean regular banking line, and I get immediate help in the merchant line. I know, it's a meaningless and shallow point in my day...what can I say? B of A? Bank of Agony? Bank of A Long Ass Wait? I say B of A...Bank of America! Hand on heart, standing tall....over and out yelpers!", "business_id": "XNUP4pbOL8oj34wWDPVu5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "mLfjeWUJnNiqHEye3I6qug", "review_id": "eAdgm14Hbc4JbVbh41bVkw", "text": "I've had it with BofA and this branch in particular.  The parking lot is ridiculously small and presided over by a security guy who takes his job way too seriously (\"No, really, I'm going to the bank!).  Once in you'll be greeted with the ubiquitous \"how's it going?\"  Well, it would be going a hell of a lot better if we could drop the drivel and process my deposit, thank you.  I've switched most of my accounts to Alliance Bank but still have a federal employee withholding account with the bank.  Having carelessly run out of company checks I went in the other day to request a counter check.  \"I'm sorry, we don't do counter checks.\"  Really.  Is it that complicated?  It seems  they do just about everything else because every time I go I'm stuck behind a horde of people with tales of \"the wire transfer was supposed to happen\" or \"there used to be a lot of money in this account.\"  Does anyone at BofA do banking anymore?  You know, deposits and withdrawals.  Absent of drama, please.\nI honestly believe BofA has made a strategic decision to be the bank for the masses.  That's fine but it no longer includes me.", "business_id": "XNUP4pbOL8oj34wWDPVu5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "k2u1F6spBGhgk2JtAe97QA", "review_id": "qPrGjn79gFX4lPuXD2RLPg", "text": "I hate having to go into the bank to stand in line to do my banking. I am one of those always on the go, busy, busy, busy single moms with very little time to spare. And I don't like spending what little time I do have waiting at the bank. \n\nThankfully there is this lovely branch right across the street from my building. No need to park. No need to come in during busy times. I come in mid morning and am helped right away. I mean five minutes in and out. Normally I would be disappointed but it's okay when we're talking about banks. ;) \n\nThe staff is always super friendly and always complimentary. It's not like I am going to close my account if they didn't like my hair or earrings but its always nice to have a bit of conversation with the staff while my transactions are processing. \n\nAnyways, banking here has always been a joy. Thanks BofA. XOXO", "business_id": "XNUP4pbOL8oj34wWDPVu5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 10, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "HZeFzs42f0iGaA-sP_hUnA", "review_id": "-_MxsXJL4rTqDbZyoucTmg", "text": "I love Bikram Yoga, and I especially love this studio.\n\nBecause of some recent changes in my life, I've committed myself to doing certain things to improve myself as a person. I've done yoga in the past on a regular basis - and those were the times I felt spiritually and physically lighter. \n\nIf you're not familiar with Bikram, he's this Indian yogi who came up with a series of asanas, or poses, which are designed to increase blood flow to all the organs and muscles and tissues. The focus required is very mind clearing. The poses, performed in a 107 or so degree room, are designed to compress and stretch muscles and organs - compressing to push out blood, and stretching to fill them with fresh blood. Your body will eliminate many stored toxins. You'll lose weight and develop better muscle tone and you will feel mentally wonderful. The closest thing i can describe the feeling I have after 90 minutes of Bikram is to being high on drugs. Only you aren't - you've done something wonderful for yourself. \n\nThis particular studio is a Bikram franchise run by a lovely woman named Brooke. She has been practicing Yoga for years and when you meet her you'll see how it's effects radiate outward from her. There's a very inspirational story in an old New Times about her and how she came to do yoga. Literally - it saved her life. \n\nThe studio is at Central and Camelback, near AJ's, way way in the back corner and very easy to miss. Just to to the corner, past the fountain, and look to your left. \n\nAll the instructors are superb - they all have to be officially certified to teach Bikram. The studio is very clean. It is a very comfortable and peaceful environment. The instructors and other students are very friendly. The mens and womens dressing rooms are equipped with showers. You will sweat like you have never sweated before.\n\nThey have all kinds of specials for new members, and a number of different membership types ranging from blocks of classes to unlimited monthly membership. If you're starting out I suggest reading about Bikram Yoga first so you're prepared. Bring water, bring a large towel, bring a small towel. Dress comfortably. Take your shoes off at the door. You can rent a yoga mat if you're just trying it out for a couple dollars. \n\nI've been to a few other studios around town and this one is my absolute favorite.", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D-F7Zl4kTyfy1QxXvaGVAw", "review_id": "Bf5AIRCjbgWhAqFGFReuWQ", "text": "I've been practicing bikram yoga for about eight years and have had the opportunity to attend classes all over the US and abroad. It's always fun to try a new studio and experience new teachers. \n\nUnfortunately, Bikram's Yoga College of India in Central Phoenix was one of the worst classes and studios I've ever experienced. \n\nThe smell of the studio was so absolutely disgusting (dirty, wet dog combined with urine) that I nearly lost it when I walked in. I opted to stay because I really wanted to get a class in. On top of the awful stench, the teacher sucked. She had us hold poses longer  the second time through and shorter the first time. Many of the students had really poor technique (I know, you shouldn't worry about others...it's your own practice), however, I thought it was an indication about the poor quality of instruction.\n\nIt's unfortunate the hygiene wasn't up to par. It's bad for bikram and damn, it's really inconvenient for me. I travel to PHX a lot and I love to grab a class. Well, I'm going to try out one of the other studios in town. \n\nThank goodness they've got some competition!", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HGMbJgSsZM2hLCHVXHanvQ", "review_id": "kzgCeqdqGvsZuz0ujEf1bQ", "text": "I Love this studio!! The teachers are awesome. The room is hot and humid, perfect for my practice. Also, when I have gone on Wednesday nights there has been an acupuncturist giving affordable treatments. \n\nI am so grateful for this studio and the owner rocks!!", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "utHO9N7WyeBqpkE-WPVJHA", "review_id": "4em_onQ4ODbdIkY5eIU3mw", "text": "This is where I started doing Bikram yoga.  I've tried other studios for their 30 day deals, but always come back here.  This is by FAR the best bikram studio in the valley.  Its got the best vibe, the best staff, and the best environment.  Other places I've tried were super crowded.  I walked away more stressed than when I walked in.  While lying in savasana at the end of a class in Scottsdale people were hurdling over me and vying for spots for the next class.  Not fun.   If you want an awesome, relaxing, fulfilling experience this is the spot.\n\nI'm not a connoisseur of other people's technique  . . . ahem, but from what I've seen and experienced, the teachers are knowledgeable and friendly and the other practitioners seem happy and healthy and hey, isn't that the point?", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rdRJ3gejMIz8pB2zyR24oQ", "review_id": "Y9zRL8O92YetxmUIxSVmaA", "text": "I do a lot of traveling and during a quick trip to Phoenix, I was able to get two classes in at their studio. It was very clean and the people were friendly. I did think the studio was excessively hot my second class but everyone else seemed to be ok with it so perhaps it was just me. \n\nI would defiantly return if I were in the area again.", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "hq0WUfau1Mh3GyHn8oVdNQ", "review_id": "LLZ1yMWUBcoiPTuSx_bR5w", "text": "I'm still trying to decide if I'm a fan of Bikram Yoga in general, but overall the studio was pretty nice. I bought the Groupon for $15 unlimited for 30 days and mostly sat through my first class. It's tough if you've never tried it!\n\nThink 30 sweaty people in a 105 degree room contorting themselves into crazy positions and that's what you get with Bikram. It was strangely relaxing though (could have been that I laid on my mat most the class) and the teacher had a really soothing voice and gave great descriptions of what to do next. I'll give it another shot sometime, but think I'll try some other forms of yoga too.", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "RxfFQxUtSIGYwTKU_rvAeg", "review_id": "pKHBMk2pvO3gKAbnLGxHJA", "text": "Based on past yoga/pilates experiences, I was extremely nervous to try this place but am always willing to try new things. My beef with previous experiences has been that the instructors would push beginners too much and tailor their classes to experienced students. Very intimidating. My husband bought me a 30 day pass he got on Groupon for $15. So, if there was ever a time to try it, this would be it. I had been really stressed at work and needed some purification! My first class was on a Sat at 2pm. The 2pm weekend classes tend to be slowest and apparently the midday classes during the week. I wouldn't know about midday during the week since I work a normal 9-5 job but that was what the instructor told me. I have also gone to their mid-week 7pm classes that tend to be very busy. But, I don't feel this hindered me at all. The classes are 90 minutes and apparently you can burn 800-1200 calories during a session. The sessions can be intense but what was really nice was how accepting the instructors are towards beginners. They are more concerned with doing the posture right than how far you can push yourself. They are also okay if you need to sit down as long as you try to stay in the room the whole time. This is such a friendly studio and I agree with the other review that the instructors/employees seem genuinely uplifted and happy. They love what they do and it shows. Come hydrated, be prepared to sweat buckets, and take advantage of all this studio has to offer.", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "gcyEUr4DXcbjnGRAWFtfAQ", "review_id": "r7iFn5sxxMl0-1CTaP4yLw", "text": "So this was my first crack at Yoga. I went on a free pass, and ended up buying a package. I was all self conscious thinking I'd either A) be the only dude in there with a bunch of chicks or B) be surrounded by total yoga robots that would obliterate my existence. Not so, not at all. The classes have been great, with a healthy mix of rookies like myself and full on pretzel people. No seriously, I'm pretty convinced this one girl is a pretzel person from the planet pretzelator in the pretzelatonian galaxy. (and that's a compliment)\n\nI've been to roughly 6 classes and enjoy it every single time. The instructors are very patient and helpful. The classes truly seem to welcome you with open arms, which is great.", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "2KNPtV5E44vAiEr5BvMkUA", "review_id": "FcZ93feUI13NxpXxfCSZnA", "text": "I received a 30-day pass as a birthday present from one of my besties. I was so excited, I have been wanting to try yoga for a very long time and never could round up a workout partner (when attempting something new for the first time, it's always nice to have a friendly cohort along to help you limp off into the sunset!)...so we went to our first class on my birthday and it was pretty awesome. I recently broke my ankle so wasn't able to do some of the poses very well, but the instructor was a brilliant cheerleader for the wounded and was awesome at making me, as a newbie, not feel like a complete putz for nearly falling on my face while trying to lift my leg over my back around my neck across my chest and around my ankle. (okay, that's an exaggeration...kind of!) The workout is intense and exhilarating (or maybe that's just because I'm new to it? I dunno) and I felt worn out by the time I shuffled out of the room (maybe that was because of the temperature?) but by the time I made it up to the front desk, I felt like a new woman and was so full of renewed energy that I started car-dancing on the way home (car-dancing is when your favorite song from the 90's comes on the radio and you start singing/rapping/yodeling...and doing all of your favorite old school dances from...okay, you get the point I'm sure). I'm looking forward to my next class!", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 21, "useful": 22, "cool": 16}, "user_id": "n_lAaNGeWgspbbCJc0DqRg", "review_id": "198r-3-rPIcrf7Dy1MbTkA", "text": "I used to make jokes about how I'd someday like to open a yoga studio called Extreme Yoga (everything had its turn being marketed to us as \"Extreme\" for a while there in the early 90s didn't it?)\nThere would be intense, muscle-building poses (this was before i'd heard of the genius of joe pilates), a drill-instructor-like leader barking orders for the next pose \"I SAID RELAAAAX, MAGGOTS!!!, and criticizing you for being a weak little mealy-mouthed wuss if you couldn't get or keep your balance, etc.\nGood times.\n\nWell, someone practically stole my idea and opened Bikram Yoga studios all over the place!  Just kidding, but not really.\n\nThe process of signing in as a first timer was so painlessly simply I thought sure I was skipping something, but nope.  Even as a Groupon customer, there was only a slight upsell mention of how purchasing an additional block of time during the first week would mean a better price than getting it afterwards.  \n\nThe price of 'renting' a towel must be designed to be purposely prohibitive so that they can avoid too much volume with their commercial towel cleaning service, because I don't think $2 is a very fair price at all for what you're getting (NOT getting, just borrowing), and they'd much rather have everyone bring their own towel.  Nice that it's available though.\n\nThe facility is clean and seems spacious from the lobby, but the limited square footage of the studio room itself filled up very quickly with bodies.\nA shower/restroom/not-lockers-but-cubby-holes room is decent, and apparently kept stocked with soap/shampoo by volunteer donations.\n\nTwo instructors on different days gave a similar, but varied class.  Each having a slightly different style, both being competent and thorough in their directions -- I just felt that I could do without hearing about chakras and such related subject matter (i know it's part of the territory, but i think the lack of focus on the spiritual side is why i like joe pilates so much)\n\nThe class itself it pretty butt-kicking.  The advice to sit, but at least stay in the room, is good for when you feel the need to rest.  A newbie surely will need to sit for some of the standing balancing poses.  \nI did, but in only two classes, I showed a marked improvement in that i only sat down twice the second class -- meaning a 3x improvement over the virgin visit!  \n\nMORE NEWBIE ADVICE:\n~drink a lot of water beforehand, and do not eat too much greasy food - you will sweat it out and it will give an odor like french fries, believe me.\n\nwhich brings us to:\n~take a shower IMMEDIATELY prior to class, or as close as possible, because you will sweat about 2.3 buckets, and as the wonderful instructor mentioned, the skin is an organ of elimination and this sweating is about releasing toxins, and toxins are stinky\n\n~sniff your towel first, if you rent one - some of them, although clean, still have a lingering french fry odor permeating the cotton ( i wasn't the only one oozing grease, i guess)\n\n~prepare to be sore.  this is a real workout, not some tai chi, ol' lady smooth flow stretch yoga crap.  put effort into a program like this and you won't need weight training.\n\nI absolutely got a lot out of just these two visits, and plan to detox more during the next 3 weeks.\nConsidering the price of this place (outside of the groupon), I don't think the excessive charges for the towels or the BYOsoap is very appropriate.   That would have to be figured in when I decide if I want to continue with the membership after the initial period expires.\n\nFor now, I'll just keep stinking up my corner of the studio with french fry and chinese food sweat (beer, too!), and hope it doesn't disturb the folks on the neighboring mats all that much by harshing their mellow with fantasies of grease and carbs. \n8^ )\nI love being healthy.", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H2MdxOhYs3w9tvMKbHkBlg", "review_id": "hr-kJl9jcgf5y7m3m2P7qw", "text": "Checked this place out after it showed up on Groupon and took a few classes. Decided that hot yoga wasn't for me but it wasn't a bad experience.\n\nThere were only a few things that didn't sit well with me: (1) carpet is used in the studio (that can't be really sanitary) and (2) classes are packed wall to wall. With the amount of members coming in, seems like they should have an appointment block for each class to limit the amount of people in the studio and make for a more pleasant class experience. \n\nIt wasn't for me but then again, I'd likely not try a hot yoga class again.", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "pv82zTlB5Txsu2Pusu__FA", "review_id": "hInJOrFEf2-h7T0ivgtPnQ", "text": "Tuesday morning, in my email inbox lay an offer so alluring and deceptive that it begged to be opened and read, and once i had i was sucked right in: 30 days of Bikram Yoga for a mere $15. i was flabbergasted and slack jawed in amazement. Bikram Yoga is something i'd heard about but never really considered, being the dual facts that i've always considered yoga something that wasnt for me and secondly that im way too poor for the dues it requires. Groupon eliminated my fears and with a devil may care shrug of the shoulders i purchased their offer. I went with a very special lady friend of mine who raves about the benefits of yoga, and Bikram in particular like a kool aid drinking follower of jim jones. Well i have come to not only love that kool-aid but to eagerly offer it to others. \nBikram Yoga is probably one of the hardest things i've ever done and it was more rewarding than a freshly packed bowl of the stickiest icky. I felt high on life and my back pain was eased to the point of me almost not noticing it!\nBikrams Yoga College of India Central Phoenix is a great little studio, the owner is friendly and welcoming as are the teachers who lead the classes. This was my 3rd time doing yoga in general and in no way did i feel out of place or foolish due to my low skill level. in fact the class had a great mix of newb and vet. I'd recommend anyone to try out a class just to get a feel of it, im positive if they stick it out the full 90 min they'll walk out feeling brand new. and @ $17 a class anyone can jump in and try it out, however thanks to groupon im happy to call this place MY yoga studio for the next 24 days!", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A_iGslWWqPkAsuQTCeAsVQ", "review_id": "cMfIuOQG0ejvxRq3giSDCQ", "text": "I just started here recently because I bought a Groupon for $15 for an unlimited month. It is usually $160 for an unlimited month. I have been addicted and have attended class 4 our of the last 6 days. Remember to pace yourself and drink a lot of water, and be prepared to sweat! I was told that you usually sweat out a liter of water in each class. By day 2, I had it down and didn't have to stop to rest or for extra water. The instructors are fantastic and the owner is a sweetheart. Due to the large number of Groupon buyers, classes are huge, yet they conveniently added an additional noon class each day to accommodate. The experience is amazing and relieving. I would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting an invigorating experience. However, it is pricey. Normally, it is $17/class, $160/unlimited month, and have other package deals as well.", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m-KukDHoMGdkmE74hUsc4g", "review_id": "iYzBVqPXG2Ka3BIkbpnbkw", "text": "I am in love with Bikram yoga now.  I'm not much of a routine person or exerciser but i can work with this.\n\nBefore you go, HYDRATE, HYDRATE, HYDRATE! When I didn't, I definitely felt it and not only almost fainted in class several times but had a nasty headache following the class all day!!!!\n\nBikram is a series of 26 asanas (postures) in a 104 degree room. Some days feel a little warmer than others. Not sure if that's me or the room temps.\n\nI suggest reading Bikram Chouhoury's book (got it from the phx library) to study the postures and get great tips if you're concerned about whether you're doing them right as its not common to receive personal corrections during class.\n\nI love that they have early morning hours. The 6 am class is a goddess-send when I have to work 10 hour shifts. \n\nThere is a script Bikram has his instructors say for the most part. That kind of gets monotonous but some change it up and keep it funny and interesting.\n\nBathrooms, shower and dressing room are clean.\n\nIf you forget your water or dont have a mat, you can rent/buy here but don't forget to bring a long towel to lie over your mat and a hand towel to dab all that sweat your gonna be drippin'.\n\nA.M. Instructors are friendly and cool, especially Sabre. Love her! (can't speak for the others because I only go in the mornings)\n\nIf you commit for a year with autopay, you get an awesome unadvertised price of $100/month unlimited. Totally worth every penny and then some. \n\nDownsides at this studio:\n\n* Not sure the carpet is cleaned often enough. The smell of feet and mold can be distracting and a turn off during practice. (UPDATE: May 2011 - Carpet is no longer stinky so they must have increased the cleanings. Thank you. Makes all the difference, guys)\n\n* One shower stall for how many girls?\n\n*Website is unimpressive and could use revamping to reflect all of the instructors bios and specials offered.  \n\n*There is no option to pay online. To auto pay monthly, one of the instructors inputs my card info manually each time. I trust him, but its just not secure enough for my tastes.\n\n* No store in studio to purchase special hot yoga clothing and accessories.\n\n*What, no Twitter or FB page?\n\n* People who do not use deodorant and other personal body odors. YUCK!\n\nThat may look like a lot of downsides but I Love this place and the new friends I have met and have committed to an annual practice. \n\nDo this yoga and grow into the poses at your own pace, pushing yourself to your own personal limits and you will be rewarded greatly for your resolve!", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f8Q0rCvohLzi230yOTnseQ", "review_id": "1msnb9fXgktScZJsYVztAQ", "text": "Like a lot of other people, I went for a one month stint  (*cough* groupon *cough*). Most amazing yoga experience of my life. If I had the dough and lived closer to this amazing little nirvana-esque studio, this would be my place. Some studios get too corny with their faux new-agey vibe....but here I feel like the vibe and ' heart' is organic and unforced.  Brooke the owner is an AMAZING instructor. She provides useful information about the transformative effects of each pose and it pushes me to complete each section with dignity, grace, willpower and determination like no other. I've never advanced so rapidly (in as short as four sessions) both mentally and physically. I also went during August  and it helped me tolerate the insane mind melting heat with more aplomb than in past summers. You know they say that once you go Bikram, you never go back-ram ( I know that was corny with a 'k'). But seriously try it.", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zsTLjlG6MLlQtWJrKal1xQ", "review_id": "4a8tv6GB7PKgSFEBEYaYrg", "text": "I am in love with this yoga studio. I just starting Bikram yoga a week ago (usually do Anusara yoga). I was really hesitant to try Bikram, but my doctor kept suggesting it. It is a wonderful workout and meditation. The first two classes took a little getting used to with the heat, but by the third and forth it felt much more natural. \nThe instructors and staff here are wonderful. They are always open to any questions you have after class and even talked to me about what types of hydration are good (I suggest coconut water in addition to regular water). The studio is really calming. In the room where you come in before class there are comfortable places to sit with lots of books on meditation. It is a wonderful environment. They also do a $20 two week intro with unlimited classes you you can see if Bikram is right for you. I suggest it to anyone who has been considering giving Bikram a try.", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "23-FXvM7P1ZJFawV3ccZ1Q", "review_id": "G5-IQ7-EZjOAYCD2ZYRqDw", "text": "I got a discount off of Groupon for a month, and even after the first class I'm hooked!\n\nThe location is a bit hard to find.. park near the AJ's and walk into the corner of the complex. I just followed the girls with yoga mats after I wandered around a bit. TIP: the cubbies are in the bathroom, not at the entrance. \n\nThe studio was definitely not what I expected, but in a really good way. The staff was very friendly, the studio was carpeted and relaxed unlike other places I've been. I hate the elite attitude of some yoga studios in Phoenix but this place totally lacked that competitive and snotty Scottsdale yoga/soccer/wino Mom vibe. \n\nThe yoga itself was difficult. I consider myself quite fit and healthy and seriously, this class kicked my ass for the next two days. DRINK WATER. Bring 2 bottles. Wear layers and be prepared to take them off. Don't wear lotion or sunscreen; you will sweat it off and it will burn your eyes. I don't even recommended wearing contacts because mine basically swam in my sweat the whole hour and a half. \n\nThe smell takes a bit of getting used to, as does the whooshing sounds (I had to bite my lip to keep me from laughing) and sweating. Overall though, the staff is great, the physical studio is great and best of all, it's not snobby yoga!", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5IUZyBN-MS2OWep3--o1VQ", "review_id": "MIYfnHoJ_YQgyHxz34QhlQ", "text": "My wife and I had a good experience practicing Bikram Yoga on an unlimited month pass we bought using Groupon. It was a heck of a deal. Every instructor we had is great. They each have their own unique way of giving the class. I would like to attend more sessions but work has gotten a little too hectic. The 5:15 class in the afternoon is really popular and gets really packed but they know how to fit as many people in a class that they can.  Hopefully when things calm down at work we can purchase another package.", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MtRyQ6rgvAuXeZNBPD6hGg", "review_id": "qSjXE2yKmcQnG0ETKEUBWA", "text": "I had very good experiences at this studio. I took about 11 classes there from 2009-2011 (before I had a consistent yoga practice) to help with sciatic pain. The instructors were very encouraging. I really liked Gemma's classes because she integrates nice readings into the class and thoroughly explained the physical and mental benefits of each posture. I also enjoyed Stella, Emily and Kevin's classes (those are the 4 instructors I've had). I recommend this studio to all Phoenicians seeking a good Bikram studio. I no longer practice here only because I've since moved.", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mEaSom1N-bnr7C9V8s9WGg", "review_id": "-HrrJAsJEoJW9bjqxdg0eQ", "text": "I tried Bikram for the first time a few weeks ago after purchasing the amazing $19.00 unlimited month through Groupon. I was very apprehensive about trying yoga this \"hardcore\" since I have always used yoga as a gentle/restorative compliment to my running & weightlifting. I loved it. The instructors I had (Kevin, Leah, and Stella) were VERY good at explaining everything and I felt encouraged in each of the poses during the classes. They made a point to learn your name which goes a long way (I think). I think the teachers make the class and I felt encouraged and successful enough to keep coming back (about 3 times a week for a few weeks). Even during the 2nd class, I found myself improving in the poses and it just got better and better. The Friday afternoon 4:30 pm class was packed both times I went , but I wasn't really surprised. The office staff was always very friendly and helpful.\n\nThe only bad thing I noticed (as did other Yelpers on here) is the carpet in the studio. It reeks. Not as bad if you take a Monday morning class but by Friday afternoon...nasty. Also, some of the poses have you stand (to start) off of your towel and so....everyone's dripping all over the already nasty carpet...gross. If the class is crowded...even worse. I'm not sure why someone would choose to carpet a yoga studio, let alone a Bikram studio but ...oh well. \n\nOverall, great instructors, great yoga, great Groupon deal...not sure I'll have the time to continue Bikram while working full time but I really had a good experience at this studio.", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kNKvDpVJhNxYFT1sgP2FRw", "review_id": "04N9CfMK7r3dbcrSEJXh5g", "text": "I was a bit nervous and excited to try Bikram yoga.  I've heard a lot about it ranging from it's the best thing ever to no way.  The whole experience was great.  My instructor was Jen and she pulled all of newbies aside and explained what to expect and most importantly we don't need to be heros - listen to our bodies and take breaks as needed.  She continously talked through the entire class; walking us through each step and breath.  She corrected form as needed and provided the encouragement to get through each pose.  I'm hooked!!!", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BpixBbjot5Wl8brVj5hT-Q", "review_id": "PsMs_JpcQqmCYmacvOe9yQ", "text": "Holy Amazing Workout!\n\nI had SUCH a positive experience at Bikram's Yoga of Central Phoenix! From the moment I walked in I was greeted by one of the most friendly people I have ever met! She explained to me how to check in and a little bit of what to expect for the workout. The studio itself is nothing special  - just another space in a strip mall type facility but it gets the job done.\n\nI had taken a few \"regular\" yoga classes before but would not consider myself to be an expert by any means.\n\nSo... I laid out my mat, got situated, and relaxed before the class started. Being slightly self conscious I of course started out with my shirt on... that lasted about 3.2 seconds into the workout. Our instructor lead us through all the poses over the 1.5 hour session. She was informative, helpful, and encouraging. As it was my first time, I had no idea what to expect but I can tell you that I didn't expect to sweat THAT much or to have that great of a workout! I felt comfortable just sitting down when I was getting overheated or unable to do a pose and enjoyed watching all of the skill throughout the room.\n\nWhile it sounds like a really unpleasant time (or maybe it doesn't and I'm actually convincing you to try it out) it was seriously one of the most challenging AND relaxing workout I had ever done. You don't need to be super in shape as there were people of all different body types and fitness levels.\n\nI'm excited to go back on a more regular basis when I move closer to the studio.\n\nTip: make sure you bring a LARGE towel to place over your yoga mat. If you're like me it'll be about 5 lbs heavier after the workout... yeah - I sweat that much!\n\nYou should totally try it out! You'll probably hate it during but love it SO much after!", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q-e5Kriu18oFX5orJkoNhA", "review_id": "CXXmEmhn-bOFjTdvz50bSw", "text": "After purchasing a daily deal here I did a month of yoga going about 4 or 5 times a week.  The instructors are great and I felt amazing after every class. The downside is that the studio seems a little dirty and always had a stinky foot odor in the studio due to the carpet and sweat combo that goes on. Yikes. Also, I am not sure Bikram is for me because of the strictness of the practice. I desperately missed my down dogs. So as this studio is not for me it is worth a try if you are interested in hot yoga.", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LZrS2Uwzjo5E_qAm-P6TlQ", "review_id": "7Y-4OZtp90D4ebBkbi_73Q", "text": "I wanted to know what all the buzz was about, so after receiving a groupon I took advantage of the deal and went to an evening class.  Pretty crowded and yes hot hot hot. Almost too hot for me.  I just didn't click with it, but if you like taking a class that is the same routine every time and like hot hot hot than you will be very happy", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "y5_vrqIylhXMrejM_-x_vA", "review_id": "DVetN53GgYdq6jR4sYfQDw", "text": "A friend brought me here to try bikram for the first time. The studio is a good size....but then again what do I know in terms of yoga studios? The dressing room is cute, a couple bathrooms. The yoga room was a little stinky but what do you expect for hot yoga? Everyone's sweating their ass off in there, it's going to be a little stinky. \nI attended two classes, both instructors were great, and seemed enthusiastic about teaching. They made newbies feel welcomed but not singled-out which is very important. \nIt was cool! Got me interested, enjoyed trying something new!", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AkJFqLqHHAKY3H5R8p7cPQ", "review_id": "bshbqEfNDM9cksU1CWyRGg", "text": "I came to Bikram Yoga at Phoenix with a Groupon.  When I joined, it was the last day to use the Groupon, and the place looked like a zoo.  I was worried that every class was going to be crowded like my experiences at Bikram Yoga Instiute.  Every class afterwards was much more relaxing and peaceful.  I really felt like I was meditating with myself with the teachers here.  In addition, they have Silent Yoga late at night.  The classes are 15 minutes faster, and there is less rest in between sets as a result.  You had a little music playing, and the instructors are not barking as many instructions.  I like this class because it feels like it is meant more or intermediate students. Lastly, they have cleaning supplies to clean off the mats, and I thought that was unique as well.", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w9OLnzf06g1hCma20T5gZg", "review_id": "sdLwLb14cMGlPxyfRNnt3A", "text": "Just finished my first class here and I was pleasantly surprised! I was nervous about trying a different studio (I normally practice at Bikram Yoga Institute but I bought the Groupon for BYP), but I was totally comfortable and felt that the class was not only really similar, but the room smelled a lot better! \nJulie was my instructor today and she was sweet and helpful and made sure I was okay since I was a new student here. I had a great class and am looking forward to my month-long package!", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "G415Tm5SptYucELD6fW9-g", "text": "I have become a huge fan of Bikram Yoga. I find the asanas flow nicely and I love the heat. At 104 degrees I begin sweating within about 10 minutes of class. \n\nThis studio is large and well equipped. There are changing rooms and showers and it is well kept up. If you happen to forget the bare necessities when coming to class you can rent a towel and they will provide you with water. I can't for the life of me see how this happens, but they have you covered if it does. \n\nThe instructors are all a bit different, and all very capable. (Gemma is my favorite).\n\nI keep coming back here over other places in the valley because I really enjoy the class packages. You can buy 1, 5, 10, 25, monthly ect.. It is very flexible and there is no time limit on them (obviously other than the monthly packages..) They often run specials 10-20% off so signing up for the mailing lists is fruitful. \n\nIf you have never tried Bikram before make sure you bring your mat, a towel and water and come WELL HYDRATED. \n\nGood luck, and Namaste!", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QEy_xoEcmL0y6N8YLPUhCw", "review_id": "oM0AViy1njdKG61OKa16BQ", "text": "I decided to try the Bikram Yoga Studio in Phoenix and I have to say I am very happy with it.  This location is very conveniently located in Uptown Plaza next to AJ's.  Right off the light rail too.   I've been going for about a month now. My first class was with MJ who I think is awesome!  In fact all the instructors I've had, while all different, are pretty good in their own way.  They are great about keeping to the dialog and explaining the postures, and their benefits. They make sure to keep you reaching for more and I have noticed a major improvement in myself. \n\nThe studio is a good size but I will say I would prefer more studio space and less lobby space since the classes can be pretty large at times.  It's not a deal breaker by any means.   I think the cleanliness is pretty good.  I know past reviews have said it's not which makes me think they may have done something to improve because I don't feel it's bad at all.  But this is a Bikram studio, so not sure what people are expecting. People are sweating non stop all day in there.  For that alone, it's amazing how clean it is. \n\nI like that they supply a cleaner & towels to clean your mat after class.  This is handy and probably helps them make sure the class will have clean mats attending.\n\nThe men's locker room (which is all I can review) is actually very nice.  It's clean, a good size and it has nice cubes for your belongings.\n\nIf I had one compliant it wouldn't really be about the studio itself, but more about some of the new people attending.  I wish they would give the new students upon signing up, a run down of Bikram etiquette.  I have heard far too many people chatting in the studio before the instructor comes in.  Many students use the time before class to quietly meditate and center themselves as they prepare for class. With Groupons coming out, there tend to be a lot of \"first timers\" so it's important they know the etiquette before they enter the room.  Also leaving the room should be for emergencies only.  We are all dizzy and want to vomit, get past it!  Once a girl walked into class well into our second set of breathing exercises.  That was a little shocking since in most studios that is a huge No No!   When the class starts if you are late...No class for you.   \n\nIt's a great feeling and I am glad I have found something I really enjoy doing.  I am always looking forward to my next class!", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "clWtiDfDE-dtLKVIYnQDnw", "review_id": "7fiKhafSinXQOO3TKWA5fg", "text": "This has been my home studio for 2 1/2 years now.  The owner Brooke, has the most beautiful spirit, and the whole place just vibrates a wonderful energy.  It's a place I know I can go and always feel good.  The teachers are helpful, informative, and very skilled.  Kevin makes me smile every time, his classes Rock!!!  I also love it when I can catch the occasional gong meditation.  Keep up the good work - and Thanks!!!", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4lkTIhTuMhLprQprGlTRlA", "review_id": "OVp9zpoiZyIAXncPM477-A", "text": "It was a very hot (sweltering) and sweaty (soaked head to toe) experience. The temperature read was 114* and the added humidity made it feel like hellfire. I was miserable fifteen minutes into the class and I wanted to bail but I didn't want to give up because I had to prove my endurance and sustainability to my friend. A respectable guest doesn't just up and quit!  Every minuet felt like twenty and there I was stretching, pulling, bending, twisting, arching AND SWEATING for 90 full minuets. No Pain - No Gain and in the end I found it to be fantastic. Kinda like when you  feel like your gonna die and you make a deal with God that if you so happen to survive that you will never do...(insert most recent transgression here)  and then you actually survive and go on to be a better person spreading, love, peace and happiness. Yeah, just like that.\n\nThe Triangle and the Standing Bow Pose were my favorites but the Eagle and Floor Bow crushed me. \n\nDid my mind and body good. Party~", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "jli9G-mRzOGuN18DpZGw1A", "review_id": "GWSKwwjf39wGz3KbGH74sg", "text": "Although I've practiced other forms of yoga for years and years I never tried Bikram until I took a leap of faith via Groupon and committed myself to a month of classes at Bikram Yoga Phoenix.  When I stepped in to the studio it was very obviously unlike any yoga studio I'd been to.  The place is wall-to-wall carpet (gross), even in the practice room (triple gross), and the decor leaves something to be desired.  Determined to live up to my \"I'll Try Anything Once\" mantra, I sucked it up, kicked my sandals aside and made my way into the practice room after a brief tour from the very pleasant desk attendant.\n\nIt was an awesome, life-changing experience!  \n\nIf you're familiar with the world of yoga at all you know that Bikram gets a little bit of a bad rap for some of its rules and techniques.  My perception was that it was very strict, which I suppose it is in some ways, but the instructors quickly dispelled the myth.  I had this image in my head of this super svelte instructor slapping me with a ruler to deepen my experience in trikonasana. This is not at all accurate.  The instructors here are all so genuine,  understanding, helpful (not corrective or punishing as I'd thought) and I always feel like I'm doing a great job, even if I'm not really.  \n\nThe classes are so peaceful and meditative but also physically and mentally challenging.  I find myself relaxed and happy in class and I know a lot of that is due to the instructors and how wonderful they are.  While I'm sure some of the euphoria I felt during the class was due to the 5000 degree temperature, there is something to be said for the collective energy of the other students and the instructors that makes it so amazing.\n\nAs other Yelpers have noted, the smell is something wicked but you get used to it once you start moving around. Take one class and you'll understand the smell and how it is seriously unavoidable! You can't really mark them down for that, it's just the way it is.  \n\nOne word of warning if you're new to Bikram.  I made the unfortunate error of signing up for the Silent Bikram Yoga class as my first.  To me, \"silent\" meant there was no music but I couldn't have been more wrong! SILENT means there's no instruction.  So there I was, slipping around in my own sweat trying to keep my eye on the other students so I could keep up.  Thankfully I've done so much yoga that I knew the poses, I just didn't know the sequence.  Learn from my mistake: do not take the silent class as your first.\n\nAll-in-all, this is a great studio to try out Bikram.  The people are very helpful, the environment is friendly, location is perfect, and they offer lots of classes at times that can accommodate anyone's schedule.  Give it a whirl, if for no other reason than it's the only thing you can do in Phoenix in the summer that makes the weather outside seem \"cold.\"", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IYrrbjzIstHeFv0JxfxAhg", "review_id": "V68VZpCeF4yfE1uq-TYzlg", "text": "I have never done any form of yoga let alone Bikram.  On top of that, I have not been exercising in years and recently started to lose weight  and work out again with dance.  I got this amazing deal from Amazon.com at the recommendation of a friend.\n\nI went in the room and thought I was going to die from the heat and humidity.  These were all the reasons I had left the Midwest.  The instructor, Emily, was so sweet and very understanding.  I am shocked that I made it through 90 minutes of heat.  I actually forgot it after a while.\n\nBring your own towel, mat, and freeze your water in a few bottles in advance.  Hydrate x 10 the day before and the day during.  This will push your body beyond the limits.\n\nYes, the room smells.  I expected it to smell.  It won't be roses with that kind of heat but there are worse scents out there, e.g. sewage.\n\nDon't be afraid to try this, even if you are out of shape or have never done this.  I am very challenged when it comes to exercise and even worse with balance.  Give this a go!\n\nDo wear a tank top, sleevless and tighter fitting exercise shorts.  Get ready to sweat, sweat, sweat!", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WZ-B11hXDh43h4OecJZz6g", "review_id": "QqLWjGzFNnaWleG2PpW-KQ", "text": "I'm disappointed. \n\nI've practiced Bikram but this was my first time at this studio. There are a few things I totally expected: carpeted floors (not uncommon), sweltering heat (fully expected), and the smell of sweat (you can't avoid it). I'm familiar with the odor that permeates the Bikram studios but the stench at this particular studio was AWFUL! When was the last time they cleaned the carpets? Why are there tiny bugs crawling on the floor? My former studio definitely had a smell but it was nothing like this. \n\nA few other things I was disappointed with - I know people are afraid of the strictness that's associated with Bikram but there are definitely a few \"ground rules\" that I appreciate. This particular studio didn't set those rules and I was really disappointed by that. 1. students new to Bikram were allowed to practice in the front row. When I first started Bikram, I was politely asked to stand at the back of the room so I could learn from someone in the front row with more experience and so my wiggling and moving wouldn't distract everyone else. Now I understand the importance of this. 2. they didn't explain at the start of class the importance of following ONLY the poses that the teacher instructed. Some guy was doing sit-ups?? 3. They didn't ask people to sit silently through class if they were tired. People were walking in and out of the room throughout class. This is NOT one of those easy, relaxing yoga classes that one might expect. It's often referred to as \"Bikram's torture chamber\" and for good reason.  I just want to practice in a studio where everyone has the same goal in mind (to heal the body and to build an energy with everyone else in the room). \n\nWhat I did like about the studio - there was plenty of seating outside the room to relax and prepare your mind for class. The teacher was great. She was calm and encouraging. The class was actually less crowded than some I've been to although I'm sure that won't always be true. And most of the people in class were very respectful and focused which definitely helped the energy.\n\nI bought the LivingSocial deal and so I'll complete my 20 classes but I may try another studio at the end of it. I was really excited to start Bikram in a new city, as I just moved to Phoenix, but I'm just disappointed with my experience at this studio.", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "Lzrk7mA5ad7V31fwdB5YnQ", "text": "Back in July, a few of us girls at work found a living social coupon for this place for $20 for $20 classes.  Being that we all could use a little more exercise in our lives, I bought the coupon and started going to classes.\n\nThe Yoga studio is tucked away in a shopping center off Central and Camelback behind AJ's fine foods, and next to a hair salon.  \n\nThe basis of \"hot\" yoga is to do 26 yoga positions in a room held at 105 degrees with 40% humidity for 90 minutes.  This allows you to flush all the toxins from your body, speeds up your metabolism, reduces stress levels and basically cleanses your whole body while you get a good healthy workout. Intense? Yes, but not impossible.  You will sweat everything out, literally. I admit, like others here, you feel like quitting 15 minutes in because you think your going to die from the heat and your sweaty as hell, but KEEP GOING. IT GETS EASIER/BETTER. I cannot begin to tell you how awesome I felt after my first class. Just amazing!\n\nFor starters, even if your a beginner, like me, do not be intimidated! The class is welcoming to students of ALL levels. I've only been to one other yoga class before in my life, and that was 4 years ago.  Here are a few pointers to help you out and tell you more about the studio itself.\n\nA) drink an enourmous amount of water before, during and after class! Especially  the day before class. The day before drink, drink drink! You will sweat like no other during class, and you need to stay hydrated.  Drink a lot of water after class, as your body is going to be dehydrated and you will be flushing toxins out of your body.  Also, when you bring water to class, make sure its frozen before hand.  If you don't, it'll be warm in 5 minutes and useless.  The studio does sell water bottles, but its like $3 a bottle.  You can go to Circle K and get one for a dollar, throw it in your freezer, and take it to class with you.\n\nB) bring a big towel to put over your mat.  Your going to need it to collect the sweat, and to wipe your face and body periodically during class.  It also allows you not to slip on your mat when you do the standing poses for the first half of class.  The studio does rent towels, but it costs a few bucks. I bring a beach towel with me and it gets soaked by the end of class from sweating!\n\nThe studio itself is spacious, but fills up quickly.  You want to make sure you get a spot where you can see yourself in the mirror while you work out.  It allows you to perfect your poses as the instructor talks you through the class, helps you become more limber and stay focused.  I personally like to sit off to the right side because during class while the instructor is walking through the studio, they will open the doors and you can get a blast of cool air.  This my friends, is the most refreshing thing ever.  Sit off to the side near the door! You will thank me later!\n\nThe instructors themselves are really positive and encouraging.  My first class ever was with this girl Melissa, and she made me feel right at home, explaining everything! Each pose has a benefit for your body, and she (along with the other instructors) will tell you what its for. For example, there's one where you lay on your back and pull your legs to your chest- that's great for digestion, another for reducing anxiety, others for expanding your lungs and so on.  They also tell you to work at your own pace. Don't kill yourself! There's skill levels of all kinds here, and you'll notice it in class. \n\nI would go to classes with my friend Nicolle from work, and we had a blast. Each instructor brings their own personality to class, but you follow the same routine every single time. Some will work you harder then others, but again, go at your own pace.  If you feel like you need a break, lay down on your mat, or do the downward dog position like I do and pick up at the next position after you regain your composure.\n\nThe only downside to the studio is the studio itself smells funky! I wish they would spray some febreeze in here or something, because I think it smells! Aside from that, I really enjoyed my time here, and would love to go back in a heartbeat. Staff was awesome, positive and encouraging.  Plenty of class times available, and a great way to get back in shape.", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "FqJILOiDtVXXydwG2zEf4A", "review_id": "OOz-Cy1f0iek-foxmqi9Hw", "text": "Having never done yoga before, I was a bit apprehensive when a few of us decided to take advantage of a $20 for 20 classes Living Social coupon. To jump straight into Bikram was a bit scary! And I have to admit the first session was brutal as I kept glancing at the clock and wondering why it was taking so long for 90 minutes to pass!\n\nI have to say it gets better though as you go on, I only managed to go three times I believe and by the three time the class passed by in a whirl as I was already getting the hang of it down!\n\nThe nice thing about this studio is that Bikram is the only thing they offer and their classes are always the same so eventually you can get into a rhythm and know what moves you have coming up without having to glance around the room wondering what everyone is doing next. Not that the direction isn't good, it's great! I experienced three different teachers and each of them was very informative, informing us what the position was called and how to move into it. I just have mild right-left confusion so I had to spy on my classmates to make sure I was doing everything right.\n\nThe thing I liked the most is that these classes attract a variety of people so you don't have to feel like you're the newbie slinking in to a class of yoga masters in great shape. To say that that would have been intimidating is an understatement. They're very encouraging of newcomers and actually the first time we went the instructor overheard we were new and had everyone give us a round of applause for surviving the class. \n\nClasses are available daily at different times to suit those of you who don't work during the day and those who do. There is only one room since there's only one class going at a time but it's spacious and there's room for a lot of people. The room does smell but with everyone sweating in there constantly I'm not too surprised. They provide some sprays to wipe your mat down with after class and the instructor usually hangs out at the front desk if you want to have a quick chat or say thanks. \n\nEven though my coupon is up I can see myself coming back here if I'm ever wanting a Bikram fix. The nice thing is that they have class packages you can purchase through their site that you don't have to worry about using up in a certain time. I would definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a great Bikram only studio.", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YjREhkZQ2mXhKi-Eq3X4MQ", "review_id": "89MT48T_rMOIpoUDM9V4wQ", "text": "The carpet is completely unsanitary and a breeding ground for MRSA. The instructor only verbally ran the class, never demonstrated one pose OR even made rounds to correct those doing them wrong. Lots of people that hadn't done yoga before because of the groupon and it's unfortunate they have been thought incorrectly. This instruction method is going to cause people injuries. FYI never do a jerking twisting motion with your upper body to try and square your hips!!! The instructor even told me and another girl NOT to drink water at the moment we did! So not OK, always listen to your bodies needs.", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 9, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "OkAhTiqIOsM-OUIyubWyJQ", "review_id": "dMTzx8f4QMV_sZ7RxVQdmg", "text": "All I can say is thank GOODNESS I paid $15 for this Groupon!  This place does not even deserve a one star! I recently moved to the Phoenix area from California and have been searching for a good yoga studio. I LOVE Groupon and was happy to see several studios I can try out before I purchase a membership.  I have been practicing yoga for several years and have never been so offended during my yoga practice. While I understand that there is a particular flow for Hatha/Bikram yoga (which I prefer Vinyasa Flow), I always try to push myself a little farther with what I have learned in my previous practices at different studios. In the middle of class, I attempted a slightly different pose from what was being taught (without interrupting my fellow yogi's) and the teacher called me out in the middle of class saying \"Can you please do the same pose as the rest of the class?\" (in a derogatory tone) I was absolutely offended by his gesture so I rolled up my mat and walked right out of the class. I sincerely apologize to the other yogi's there for walking out in the middle of class and interrupting their practice but he could have been a bit more tactful with his approach. Perhaps pulling me aside after class and letting me know this was not okay with him would have been more appropriate. So rude! Perhaps it was rude of me to assume I can try and progress my yoga style during his class but I always had encouragment from my previous teachers for pushing myself to evolve in my practice.\n\nIn addition, because of the Groupon, the class was extremely packed and there was no room to move or do the poses correctly.  Also, the studio has carpet (which is different than what I am used to) and it is really disgusting! Sweaty, dirty, nasty and probably filled with bacteria. eew! I was already planning on looking for another studio and this incident made me look sooner!\n\nI will never visit this place again and will never recommend this place to anyone. Take my advice and keep looking for another studio!", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EHf-ZSXjGFZG7ZJcpdZI8Q", "review_id": "hfiDr8qX8v3E5mXcAQv1xQ", "text": "Im very sorry that I spent money on a groupon before attending a class but alas, you live and learn. The staff is very rude especially if you had purchased the groupon (THE NERVE!) because apparently, you need to know ALL THE BIKRAM. Not a good place for beginners or anyone with a sense of smell for that matter. The carpet really is a health hazard and I left feeling sick from the stench. The instructor didnt bother to take one second to explain things carefully or slowly, just reciting the poses SO FAST it was hard to keep up. How can one relax and focus when they dont know what to do? HORRIBLE. I wouldn't ever recommend this to anyone. Sick.", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "V_89BrDZPsmDjmBlZshjXQ", "review_id": "u2n63X-rbw0g5ShyBZKdFg", "text": "Overweight, asthma and bad back...I have been going to this studio for a little over a year. If I can do Bikram Yoga most anyone can. The heat is hard to get used to in the beginning but the heat makes it possible to stretch beyond what I thought was possible. The proprietor and her staff have created an atmosphere where everyone should feel welcome no matter what your body type or physical ability. The studio is constantly being renovated and upgraded. The recent replacement of the ceiling and the addition of ozone machine shows the management's commitment to the yogi students. I give 5 stars. Namaste!", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "zAs4-UduTFLcnEsQhaGOkA", "text": "I, like many others, found Bikram Phoenix through the 15$ groupon. This is a wonderful deal! So a couple friends and I bought the Groupon and started going. The studio is ok, but has carpet on the floor which I find sort of disgusting. I have heard that this is the way Bikram is 'supposed' to be....but to me, that doesn't seem sanitary. The room had a distinct smell, but it wasn't 'bad,' certainly better than expected due to the carpet and the sweat. The room is large and they cram a lot of people in there. At times, there were more than 50 people in a class (so many that a couple times I got someone else's sweaty foot on my head which made me not thrilled to say the least). I suppose the Hatha or Bikram yoga styles are not really my favorite as I didn't love it at Yogini's and, although it was better here than there, I still didn't love it here. It is a lot more of the spiritual yoga and deep breathing that I know a lot of people love, but it always makes me feel odd. Also, the room at the 5:15 pm class is extremely humid, more so than other hot yoga places I have been to (which actually isn't necessarily a bad thing, but don't go thinking you won't be soaked at the end). Anyway, the teachers and employees of this location were friendly, the bathrooms were small, but clean enough, and they offer a lot of class times which makes it easy to attend around your work schedule. I would go back here if I had a deal of some sort, but I don't think I would pay 17$ a class for it.", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IzpuiSZBhZssnBG-zqlyvQ", "review_id": "11ZBYFMY1bjPIxX6CLyoOQ", "text": "Like many others, I bought a groupon for this studio. I waited until the last moment to utilize it, but finally dragged myself to the depths of Phoenix. My dad warned me to bring mace as it's quite tucked in to a little shopping center. To be honest I was a bit scared because the shops nearby are that of pawn shops and a funky little lightbulb shop. The directions on my iPhone were a little funky as this place wasn't popping up. \n\nI walked in and the lady at the front desk was very nice. I said I was new to bikram but had been practicing other forms of yoga for quite some time. She told me where I could put my stuff and that I could buy towels/water. When it came time to enter the class, I felt really lost. I eventually came back to her to ask her to kind of guide me. \n\nThe class smelled awful. I sort of expected that, since you are supposed to have carpet for bikram yoga, but it just smelled like they took 20 football players and stuffed them into a car in AZ without heat and a bowl of garlic shrimp. \n\nI ended up feeling uncomfortable in the class. She singled out the newbies to not do certain poses when I was actually familiar with one of the poses that she told us not to do and was particularly excited to do. But I didn't. She even said my name in front of the entire class and I would have appreciated her coming over to me and quietly talking to me rather than stating my name in front of the whole class. \n\nI will not give up hope though, it was very relaxing. I will just try another teacher. And get used to the stench. \n\nWays it could have been better: Possibly have the room refreshed somehow between classes.\n\nWays it was awesome: The schedule was very flexible.", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c_cY6fb5nbQbZVhVdSNv7Q", "review_id": "2TyRrGYjCo9_QOYW7AYiig", "text": "I love that this studio offers so many classes.  They make it impossible to use the schedule as an excuse not to practice! The do a TON of Groupon and Living Social  deals, so the studio always has new faces. I think it's terrific, but be prepared for PACKED classes!\n\nPros\n- Classes start at 6 am and run all the way until late evening.  There is literally a time for everyone.\n- Lots of great teachers. Only one is worth avoiding. 3 I would adjust my schedule to practice with.\n- Great Central location.\n-Friendly staff\n\nCons\n- The hot room needs to have the carpet replaced more frequently. I have practiced at several studios, and this one is just a little \"funkier\" than necessary.\n- Only 1 shower?  You MUST be kidding. The \"locker room\" for women is terrible.  I would prefer to be able to rinse off before leaving.  If there were more showers, I would have the option of practicing and showering before work.\n- I would really like another wall of mirrors, or reflective tint on the wall of windows.  A ballet bar for pre-class stretching would also be great. \n-The hot room is small. Get there EARLY.  And you still will have mats 8 inches from yours depending on the class.", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "o7PArRwVE8Id5GKTO6F6Sg", "review_id": "jPyFY_rVGlvI8oEIKiXB5g", "text": "I have been practicing yoga for 9 years and am a yoga teacher.  This place is very special to me.  Relative to other Bikram studios, Bikram Phoenix has a more tranquil feel.  There is an altar with two of the most revered modern yoga masters on the planet.  There are tea lights around the studio, helping to create the tranquility.   The owner, Brooke Sterling, has managed to keep Cystic Fibrosis in check for more than 40 years.  She claims Bikram Yoga is part of the reason.  The staff here is friendly.  I love it.", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZWiGSbjUtuE5bmX1s4z3KA", "review_id": "LKRAOcSi6YjeGiNBan1HwQ", "text": "I've had a few friends over the last few years that have mentioned I try Bikram yoga. I had reservations, felt as a guy I'm not sure if I could be comfortable doing hot yoga. \n\nWell last month my friend suggested this studio that she also attends class. So I finally worked up the courage and came to a class with her. \nThis studio offers a $20 2 week unlimited intro. \nI have been going 2-3 times a week ever since. It has been about a month at the moment I'm writing this review.\nEveryone has their own favorite instructors, Justin is my favorite. \nI have since lowered my blood pressure dramatically and can feel my stress levels decreasing. I think that partially has to do with one, the cardio I've been receiving from the class and partially the knowledge I've come to learn about how I deal with my stress and how I can let it go, remembering what I've learned in yoga. \nThey say at this studio yoga, true yoga starts when you leave class. \n\nI really believe that now. \n\nI would recommend this studio to anyone.", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vSX6oTKzVbvUBl9f0rk1Bg", "review_id": "3-FEkf83X0SeLLQEZF25uw", "text": "I have been practicing at Brooke's studio for years and it is, hands down, my favorite Bikram studio! I do not use all of the amenities and cannot speak to locker room space and shower facilities. I live nearby so I come in, practice, and leave. The staff is wonderful, the teachers are awesome, and everyone truly seems happy to be there. Brooke is warm and welcoming and that carries over to her staff. Thank you for being so consistent and though I may take a break or take advantage of a Groupon elsewhere....I always feel at home in this studio. It is my happy place:)", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g556iPhEjpjeDyCVuSiwEw", "review_id": "-avysyqKDDdyIuGFByZt1g", "text": "Oh geeze I loathe this place. It smells like a sweaty swamp full of mold, yeast, day old balls and other unidentified bodily odors. The fluorescent lights blare while the instructors yawn and fan themselves with the list of asanas they repeat session after session ad nauseum. Did I mention it's also 100 degrees and 95 percent humidity in there? You will also huddle together as there is always a groupon bringing in the hordes. Don't worry, you will be able to see every inch of everyone's nearly naked body for only a few minutes as the mirrors quickly fog up with your collective sweat.", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "46NlTvM9PvSCtXurjpNvjQ", "review_id": "zcyOktgvP_RZAW7WcvFkAA", "text": "Do not go here! \n\nThis place simply nasty. I have been to any hot yoga classes and this studio is by far the worst. \n\nThey have mold and such a stench that lingers through the entire place. Honestly, made me sick. It is so unkempt and dirty!\n\nI would never suggest this place to anyone.", "business_id": "5EyT-ZbhJR6LwtVaPyE3bg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kffxYQVQsEpF1DVlQlcGCg", "review_id": "Q9my3kQopKGiMcEFl-8v8g", "text": "I have had to mail things out a few times from this store. But, i really never want to again. They are never very pleasant and don't seem happy about anything.           Plus UPS seems to always smash every package i send or receive.  They are in the same parking lot as AJ's and a few other bussiness.  I really do not know how they stay in Bussiness. Someone likes them, but it is not me.", "business_id": "1U__JyhW9eiZ2z4djki1WA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YsPqt0gxG60l0cJvHl_ylw", "review_id": "nxun_NZwuO-BFkZL5nM4cA", "text": "Very friendly location with a nice touch of solid customer service.  Drop-offs are a cinch!", "business_id": "1U__JyhW9eiZ2z4djki1WA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NSu-sX5ZAcnWN5Sy0QDohg", "review_id": "1MiuF3ibvENt6oVwKnI0oA", "text": "These guys were extremely friendly and professional. I needed to ship my laptop for repair and the gentleman there measured and remeasured to be sure he was using the smallest box (giving me the best price). After it was all ready to go I remembered my debit card was cancelled a few days ago due to fraud...I profusely apologized and said I'd come back later with cash. The man helping me said he would pack it up for me and take my husband's card payment over the phone so I didn't have to make another trip. So nice. I've also used the store on 7th St. and McDowell and a store in Tucson and had similar experiences of above and beyond service and friendly staff. Couple this with below average FedEx service on a few occasions I won't use anyone else for shipping services.", "business_id": "1U__JyhW9eiZ2z4djki1WA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RxfFQxUtSIGYwTKU_rvAeg", "review_id": "PdDQdBgw8xAKjX-94rGYUg", "text": "This store is located next to AJs. I have used this place on a couple of occasions where UPS was required. Each time I have found the employees to be very friendly and polite and got me in and out quickly. The store is a little too cluttered but other than that, it definitely fulfills its purpose.", "business_id": "1U__JyhW9eiZ2z4djki1WA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "esomNneHvsEv91MmraM5ug", "review_id": "rK3cyeLKUPLE2uQ7ApxKmA", "text": "I went in the store on Jan 28th to ship a framed print and piece of cement home decor. To have it packed and shipped to Massachussettes was $103. I had very clear instructions to ship the item from the UPS store, using USPS. I had given the clerk my cell phone to copy the address from which she did and everything should have been fine.\nExactly one month later I go to ship just a framed print (same size as the first one). This time I was being charge $118? I asked why this one was costing more than the original shipment which was heavier. I explained what I had shipped previously when the man suddenly remembered that THE PRINT AND CEMENT ITEM I HAD SENT A MONTH AGO WERE STILL THERE! I was told that the address was undeliverable via UPS. We checked the address verified it was correct. I was told they had tried calling me once. They tried calling a number that I never gave them. A number I never heard of, I don't even know where the area code they had is located!\nAfter verifying the information he said he would have it resent the following day. I asked about a refund and was told \"Well I'll have to check, but technically we are still shipping it.\" He then walks off. I stand there waiting and he comes back a few minutes later asking if I needed something else. Yeah! How about a time frame? Is he going to call me, should I call him? This was a big refund I was asking for not a couple bucks I could just forget about. He told me to call him later that week. I called three times and went into the store once and he wasn't there any of the times and no one working there would help me. I finally went in yesterday and he was there. I was third in line and by the time I got to the front there were two more people behind me. He said I would need his \"undevoted\" attention and so he needed to help the other people really quickly since he was the only one there. Well he proceeded to help them as well as the other 5 people that walked in after them while I sat and waited. After waiting for nearly 20 minutes he gave me his \"undevoted\" attention which consisted of taking 30 seconds to give me a tracking number  from something I had previously shipped and then another 30 seconds to tell me that he had checked about the refund and was told no because the information was correct and the address is deliverable. OF COURSE THE ADDRESS WAS CORRECT! And since the address was correct and deliverable, how is it NOT their fault that it was still not delivered a month later? How is it not their fault that they had the wrong number for me? How is it not their fault that they never tried to deliver it to the store I shipped it from which is a block away! Ron said he would file an appeal and for me to come back on Friday. But he won't let me talk to anyone else. This is ridiculous", "business_id": "1U__JyhW9eiZ2z4djki1WA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KseM5sVIopa0W_5yq_5HvA", "review_id": "c9kb3uTYvEXpCSXSsJWouw", "text": "i went in to purchase stamps.  I was not told how much the service charge would be beforehand and didn't know until it was rung up.  I didn't look at the stamps until I got back to my office and found that all of the stamps were at the old rate of $.45.  Now I have to go to the post office and purchase $.01 stamps.  Hopefully they are informed and using the current rates for their other shipping services!", "business_id": "1U__JyhW9eiZ2z4djki1WA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dxIp1moS-e5UlbBpp-lQ8Q", "review_id": "MoE0aVAHOu2Wm4SyTuYaAg", "text": "STAY FAR FAR AWAY!!!!!! this place is an absolute joke. I came in today 10/29/2013 to have my I-9 notorized and let me tell you the asshole behind the counter is lucky I had my daughter with me. First off good job to John Willard Crawford for once again jackin shit up for all black people kudos asshole. Second he did not have to be completely rude to my wife if you know you job so well john then why didn't you do it and now I have to return to your God forsaken shit hole of a store with directions on how to do your job to fix it humm John why is that? I will tell you because you have no clue thats why and your arrogance is a hilarity at best and a travesty all around. Get your head out of your ass admit when your wrong or have not a clue and step down off you high horse. Oh and i payed in change cuz you were a dick sir a wothless flaced good for nothing but wasting my time dick. Oh and nice professionalism with the jersey and shorts good look for a man who is old enough to be my dad. Grow up do your job learn people skills and maybe you will get more stars so  to some it up SCREW THIS PLACE!!!!!", "business_id": "1U__JyhW9eiZ2z4djki1WA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U-7bw2PW3QDiWxjdqOtLZA", "review_id": "wrRa-ocZuIMQ5q__gM2BXg", "text": "This location is evil with an evil owner named John and a useless manager named Kimberley.  I would rather watch wallpaper dry tbs. have to deal with this store for anything!!!  This location needs to be shut down.", "business_id": "1U__JyhW9eiZ2z4djki1WA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0uisySk8dEypqnqw2C7KUw", "review_id": "6iJtE63TOq8ZFJwXJb4ZlA", "text": "Only use this store if you want your package to be lost or stolen, and never delivered!  We tried to ship two Christmas packages, and the never arrived, the store couldn't even supply tracking numbers, and they were of zero help trying to rectify the situation.  AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS!\n\nNEXT TIME WE WILL USE FEDEX.", "business_id": "1U__JyhW9eiZ2z4djki1WA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "1oINKQikoNhtLcADEtLAVg", "text": "I agree with the previous review by Samantha regarding the service. There are guys who will flat out ignore you and some that will really go out of their way. I purchased my fairly high dollar Kona from them a couple years ago and have been happy with the way they treated me since. Jorge comes across extremely gruff, but when you get him to open up he is the most helpful guy in the store. They do wednesday night rides around squaw peak if you know them I highly recommend it. They also helped me do my tubeless conversion and let me use space in the shop along with tools. Class act guys! Thanks Eric for all your help", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ACLuEsNHV7lfq1O7CHuFaA", "review_id": "TbGO85-Ttx2hr3fy27J7HQ", "text": "We stopped in quickly to see if they could pass on some local knowledge. Nice guys, found out about a local bmx/bike concrete park in the area. Definitely headed there straight after.", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "z6hvsvWDH7N2Ch59ZQMbtA", "review_id": "ay1X4tj3gDYQ1QdIB9SOfQ", "text": "I am not a \"cyclist,\" I am just a bike rider.\n\nI became obsessed with Electra Townies after riding one.  I am a nerdy, middle-aged mom who just wanted a fun bike to ride with my kid.  I don't know from mountain bikes or road bikes.  After calling all over town and looking on the internet, a friend told me about Slippery Pig and how nice and helpful they were.  I called and they had my dream bike in stock, and at more than $100 less than I'd been able to find on the 'net.\n\nWhen I went in to see the bike, the little store was packed with hard-core cycling enthusiasts, talking about races and the virtues of various bike parts I had never heard of.  The lone guy running the store was courteous and took his time with each customer.\n\nDid I mention I know nothing about bikes?  Sometimes I hate going into specialty shops because the \"experts\" there are just socially maladjusted snobs with their little corner of knowledge, and they lord that over you to assert their superiority.  I was a little nervous, because the Pig was definitely a \"real\" bike shop.  But when it was my turn for assistance, my man Eli was nothing but nice.  Maybe the nicest guy ever.\n\nEven though it was past closing, he took his time going over the bike, gave me a beverage, offered me a discount, told me about the three free tune-ups I get for the next year, and gave me 20% off all accessories (because you know you have to trick out the new bike).\n\nWhen I went back a week later to get my basket attached, again at closing time, he remembered my name and seemed genuinely interested in what I thought of my bike.  George attached my basket, and I agree with the previous reviewer: he's great, too.\n\nI went in again last night to get a flat fixed, and this latest experience prompted me to write this review.  Again, I rolled in minutes to closing, and they fixed my flat right away, staying until well after closing.  But while I waited, Eli offered me my choice of delicious microbrews (!) and I sipped a lovely Four Peaks Kiltlifter Scottish Ale while they fixed my flat and attached a new saddle!  Where does that happen anymore?\n\nFor context, I had taken my daughter's bike in to another LBS a year ago, and they took two days to fix the flat.  They were also nice guys, but two days to fix a flat?  (And no beer.  I think I am going to make free beer a prerequisite for service providers from now on.)\n\nThese guys are just the best, and reminded me why it is almost always worth it to seek out small, independent businesses.  Thanks, Slippery Pig!", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9naiHrcKCUe_YFXyStyL6g", "review_id": "9swnBZePBcRMnH6GAWMQsw", "text": "Rock on Slippery Pig.  I  bought bike for my daughter and within a week  she got a flat.  She was crushed.  It was on a Saturday and I had heard about the Slippery Pig so I took  the bike up there.  The store was busy, but when he  saw my daughter, he  told me don't worry they would  get the flat fixed.  I returned that afternoon and when I walked in, the first thing he  said was  \"are you the one that wanted your daughter's  flat fixed?\"  I said yes, and he brought  the bike up front, flat fixed.  Could not have been  nicer, and  repair  was very reasonable.  These guys are great!", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o9qVoftkxrFwC6W5PImouw", "review_id": "CbsoDPZxW9we6AzUQrWbfA", "text": "5 stars to you, Gentlemen. Like many bike shops, these guys love to talk all things bike. Nice group, lots of good natured banter making even a new transplant to the area feel welcome (especially after some douchebag fixie hipster a**hole stole my handlebars last week. yes, my /handlebars/ honestly, who does that? next teenager i see with an emo haircut, skinny jeans walking around my apartment with an allen key and wire cutters is getting a serious beat-down).\n\nBut I digress. They hooked me up, always looking for ways to save me a few bucks and I appreciate the personal service and attention to details.\n\nShop here.", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0VptqMr6enVCnqRjVYs4NQ", "review_id": "NtA-Z9bY66iEk8wOg3eo5Q", "text": "This  could easily be a 2 star review or a 4 star review depending on how you look at it. I dropped off my newly purchased mountain bike (used) for a tuneup and check of a few problem item's (brakes/leaky fork). \n\nI had some less then stellar experiences with other local bike shops and these guys came highly recommended (plus its in a good location). \n\nI dropped the bike off on Saturday and told that they would be working on it Tuesday, cool with me. The guy who waited on me was super friendly and chatted about the bike for a bit, everything seemed great.\n\nTuesday came and went, Wednesday came and went. No biggie, I was expecting a call on what to do with the fork once they had some more information on it so I was surprised when I finally called on Thursday to check on my bike and was told it was done. I am not sure if it was just finished or it was finished days ago and had just been sitting there and no one called me - again not a huge deal, things are busy, things get missed.\n\nWhen I got there to pick up my bike there seemed to be some confusion on what was done. Apparently they didn't check the rear brake pads, so the guy (not the mechanic  who worked on it) put it up on the stand and checked them there. Pads were fine, one caliper was sticking, I checked the brake feel - just as bad as when I brought it in, basically I have to pull it to grip to get anything and apparently that is the best it can be adjusted? Ok.\n\nApparently no one had called Manitou about my leaky fork either, to his credit, this same guy got on the phone right away to try to get a hold of them. No answer of course, at this point I am glad I am not in a hurry. We came to the conclusion that I should just ride the fork till it dies - fine, gotcha.\n\nI am not feeling great about the experience but again, everyone seems cool and is friendly and I understand things happen sometimes. I figure at least it is tuned as much as it could be.....\n\nLater the next day I am riding it around (first ride). The rear brake is true now which is great, front brake still rubbing some, shifting ok - SLAM. Chain suck. Mis-shifting. Chain suck. Mis-shift.....ugh. I guess this is why people learn to do their own work.\n\nI am not sure exactly was done with my bike the 5 days it was there. I would like to give them the benefit of the doubt, I didn't buy my bike there so I didn't have a relationship established but I was trying to.\n\nI would like to give these guys another shot but it's hard since I feel like I got 1/4 of a tuneup. Some would argue this could easily be a 2 star review, some might say they deserve 4 because I am being too tough. I am pretty easy going and patient and the fact that I am still left with a bike that needs adjustment after dropping $70, I think 3 stars is fair.", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AdVcNc_SH4d7ZRdOZ9bFEA", "review_id": "N5O5JgzdjXnJlbbjRbgjEQ", "text": "I really want to like the store, because the staff is very knowledgeable.  I'm not a bike fanatic though, so when I go in, I want help. The help I got came of as condescending and I left the store with a bad taste in my mouth about coming back. Hope others have a better experience!", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hWlxad7SAlaOEjjnoCiBhQ", "review_id": "ECYH8qQgxTtWC5a7Hpd2Zw", "text": "There are a lot of positive reviews about SP, but I have to give a negative review due to some pretty bad customer service. \n\nI had purchased an old vintage bike and asked for a full overhaul. No problem, they said have it ready in two days. Went in to pick up the bike and they said they were slammed and did not get to work on it. \n\nNo Problem. \nA week after that and it was not done. \nAnother 3 weeks after that and it was not done. \nAnother weeks goes by and its not done. \n\nHaving not received one phone call, I finally just go in and ask for the bike. \n\nI was told that they were waiting on some brake pads and a 28\" x 1 1/2\" tube which, they claimed were both extremely difficult to find. The brake pads perhaps, they were different, but the tube? I bought one the same day just around the corner. That was disappointing.\n\nNow, they did seem to do a good job overhauling the bike and they only charged me for part of the job since I took it before they could finish.\n\nYet, after 6 weeks of waiting, not receiving one phone call, and some condescending attitudes, I was ready to take my bike back and try another avenue. \n\nIt seems like a cool place, but this was really a bad experience. Two stars for their work, zero for service.\n\n[Edit]\n\nI meant to add this just after I wrote the entry. I had stated above that I understood it may be difficult to find the brake blocks needed for a rod actuated system. This was to give Slippery Pig the benefit of the doubt with regard to why they needed to keep my bike for 6 weeks (and who knows how long it would have taken to get it back had I not walked in there and demanded it back unfinished). \n\nWell, it took me the better part of half an hour to find a place that would ship the brake blocks to me within 3 days using the advanced technique of the Google search engine. \n\nNow, there are two excuses Slippery Pig could use in their defense, they just didn't care, or they are incompetent. I think a little of both are involved. Because of this, I am downgrading my review from a 2 to a 1, and will never being taking a bike back there.", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0g6TyhGJXvLQNr7d7LsDnw", "review_id": "VhqjCO-XVUwj-9c010AZxg", "text": "they had me at 50% off everything but the bike frames (which were 30% off). i went to get an estimate for my gear replacement-seems i took off the wrong piece in my attempt at self repair over at the Rusty Spoke. they didn't have the pin for my bike=as they said it is tooo old (that's what i totally love about my bike!) so instead i had them check the brakes and adjust the seat. i was prepared to pay for their services, but low and behold it was FREE! how sweet is that? \n\nthe 50% & 30% off sale is happening until the end of the month, as that is when they move into the new place next door to Lux coffee shop on Central Avenue. you should get in there if you need lights or bike pumps, because at 50% off they won't last long!", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EAvzjtPx7kBk83GCWiaSDA", "review_id": "eKxfvd2BbCWTRSSlZu_Wcg", "text": "Never Again,\nI brought my Mountain Bike in (which I bought 1 week earlier from Walmart) to have them replace my flat inner tubes with puncture resistant tubes.)  I came back 20 minutes later when they said it would be done and as I rode away, the back tire rhythmically rubbed against the back brake.  When I returned and told them about it, I was told the back wheel was not true.  It was true for the whole short week since I purchased it from Walmart.  I plan to take it to their competitor (Landis) and pay the extra $15-$25) to have the wheel put back to the straight condition it was in when I brought it to Slippery Pig in the first place.   I would never give a shop another penny for an extra service I should never have needed on a brand new bike which coasted perfectly when I brought it in.", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DcQERx2GW3CB6cfP_4xblw", "review_id": "A1CsKsTpNFMAVQ9dMMpnlw", "text": "The guys at Slippery Pig were able to to find me a great solution to my unique problem, and they were friendly to boot.\n\nI've got 4 kids (7, 5, 3, and 2), and I wanted something that would allow me to tow all of them.  I'd been to a few other shops, and they were only able to put together solutions that would allow me to tow 3 of them.\n\nThey recommended a Kona Ute (http://www.konaworld.com/bike.cfm?content=ute, which they sell for $150 less than MSRP) and they added on a second handlebar under the peddlers seat.  My oldest sits on the rack and holds onto the handlebars, my second sits behind him on the rack and holds onto him like a motorcycle passenger.  The 2 youngest sit in a quick release trailer/jogging stroller.\n\nNot only did they meet my needs, but they were very cool.  Erik (owner) and Aaron (manager) were very accommodating and let me test ride the bike and explained terms I wasn't familiar with.  They showed me how to do maintenance, how to quickly detach and collapse the trailer, etc.  They quickly installed slimed tires and the optional third gear quickly and happily.\n\nDefinitely recommend them as friendly, knowledgeable, and competitively priced.", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2fA5XZnqg79mbdt22aHuvQ", "review_id": "P3U6jUwJ0Ii4JbFvW8_yhw", "text": "I recently purchased by first road bike from Eric, the owner of Slippery Pig. The service was and continues to be superb. I got a really great deal on the bike as well as all the \"fixings\" like a computer, headlight, shoes, pedals, extra tubes, etc. Eric even took the time to give me a mini lesson on how to fix a flat/replace a tube and how to adjust the clips on my shoes (after he took the time to secure them in for me in the first place). This was not because his bike shop was quiet and there wasn't any other work to do...this is because that is just the kind of guy he is and the type of bike shop he runs. You might have to wait a while to get help when its busy but they're gonna take good care of you when they do. The guys are a laid back group who love to shoot the shit and talk about bikes, recent rides, and old battle-scars. Any time my bike needs a tune up or adjustment they are happy to help. They made sure the bike fit my frame well and made minor adjustments to the seat height, handle bar angle, etc. Things I would not be able to do for myself as a novice rider. Furthermore, as a new rider the guys are even encouraging me to ride with a group and I've been invited to join them on many rides. There are some negative reviews but I would disregard them. I would gladly buy another bike here and I have many friends who have been loyal to this shop for many, many years and have purchased dozens of bikes from Eric. The new shop is in a great location across from the light-rail on Central ave. Plus there is a new, adorable shop-puppy working there!", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2LCrT_BOJvGV4xi_lmoRcA", "review_id": "d175wgry-wG8hQFPBXF32g", "text": "This place has amazing customer service.  A friend and I stopped by just to browse.  She asked one of the guys a question about the basket on her Electra.  He explained to her in great detail how the basket is supposed to work, and told her to bring her bike by and he'd take a look at it.  (My friend's basket tips whenever she puts something into it.)  We were enroute to her place to pick up her bike and head downtown to ride around, so we stopped back by Slippery Pig after we had her bike on her carrier.  The guy asked us to leave the bike for about 30 minutes, so we went over to Lux and had a hot beverage while we waited.  Less than 30 minutes later, we headed back.  He'd secured her bike with the part her old basket was missing.  She'd asked him about touch-up paint for her bike, because it had fallen off the rack when she first got it.  He'd found her the touch-up paint for her metallic green finish, rubbed out some deep scuffs with solvent, tightened her kickstand, and put air in her tire.  The part she bought cost about $16.\n\nI bought my Electra at another shop in town, but based on the friendly, more-than-expected service at the Slippery Pig, I think I'll bring my bike here for parts and service in the future.  It's closer to my house, and it's right on the light rail.", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Kyc_V-2G77tRfwJsBxwZ4A", "review_id": "TWFgx3jNpX8OD1NtKtc3ow", "text": "I've tried so hard after countless opportunities that you guys had just to be an acceptable go to bike shop...you've failed just about every time.  Horrible customer service countless times, jobs not performed during the time frame they had presented, which was not much of a big issue, but the fact that they never informed me that they never started the work after leaving a bike there for over three days.  I get it, you're busy.  But if you keep telling me it will be done today, I'll assume it'll be done.  If you tell me you can work on it, I'll assume you'll work on it.  And when I call to figure out what's going on, don't cut me off and expect me not to be an angry customer.  But I'm sure I get it, you're happy with your repeat customers and don't plan on getting/keeping new ones.  Thanks anyway.", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "die-1gtgzw5KcyUjKo-VSg", "review_id": "kz3r1aRjPgqI5ZDxLNqGnw", "text": "Bought my first Road bike here.  a sexy little red dress number.  Everyone who knows me knows I'm more of a little black dress number as black is slimming. But I couldn't resist the apple red and white, and the price was awesome, as they offered me a clearance price for the 2011 without any prompting on my part.\n \n3 bike dudes helped me out;  A younger guy with a beard gave me the initial  discount.  Because I bought the bike right before closing time, I forgot to get fitted, as I spent the last few minutes joy riding on my new sexy steed.  \nSo I called and went back the next day; Mountain-biker Mark spent tons of time with me finding the right accessories and adjusting my bike;  what a sweet, patient cool dude, I highly recommend the ladies seek out this man for bike education and service.  \n \nThe prices are competitive and pretty decent;  I compared, researched and checked, and that was what finally won me over for my last minute impulse buy;  We women do a lot of last minute impulse buys....\n  \n  And the Slippery Pig guys will go out of their way to make a lady feel, well, bike-educated, and they will tell you like it is, which I appreciate.  It might take a wee little bit of time for them to warm up to you, so ask for Mark.  He's my go to bike guy.  \n \non a side note:  this store is dog friendly, which is really a plus in my book;  expect dogs to sniff your butt and lick your legs (...and more)...while you browse.  Eli and his his Cally are adorable....", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TBi-83lYEqTIM0pK9EAV-A", "review_id": "bVToKmjV0zjyYu5UXJQjMQ", "text": "Getting back into biking since moving to Phoenix (since I'm carless and it is so flat here hehe) and seeing as the last time I rode a bike I was twelve, I needed some help!\n\n...they were super helpful teaching me the ropes and getting me set up with all the essentials. Knowledgable staff, friendly atmosphere and average prices. \n\nGood selection for store size.", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1_zj7B1bRgE7dC6tywUcTQ", "review_id": "wVmwEtuEMWN1CUV2W06LVQ", "text": "YELP totally missed the boat by not mentioning this place as THE BEST BIKE SHOP IN PHOENIX. I simply called them one day, knowing what I wanted: A Salsa Mukluk, Snow Bike, aka \"Fat Bike\"...  They \"had one that  needed to be built.\"  I said: \"Build it and I will come.\"  I rode out of there a couple of hours later with the coolest bike I have ever owned.  The staff was totally hip and cool and GREAT and communicating and relating to my needs as a cyclist. I would not go anywhere else.  Do yourself a favor and buy your next bike at  the Slippery Pig.", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hVkQbDk61hmIi5iVm3IkZw", "review_id": "0OKUssclWsZ9GROW9JMXbA", "text": "Unless a place is quite new, it takes me a while to formulate my review.  Slippery Pig has been an establishment I frequent for years, but until recently, I didn't necessarily feel the need.  I used to go back and forth between the shops in the area, but a terrible run-in with a mechanic at the near-Landis shop (who purposefully ran a group of riders off the road with his car) gave me final decision to make Slippery Pig \"my LBS\".  I always found myself coming back to this shop after trying to broaden my horizons with another shop in the area.  I guess that should have been a sign!\n\nI've never had bad experiences - maybe strange - and typically everything gets sorted out.  I've had exemplary service, where certain people go above and beyond to help me with some minute detail for some weird part I'm missing or needing.  I've rarely, if ever, been up-sold (or attempted to) here, and while that's a very commendable thing, it's good to know when you should absolutely up-sell.  It is, however, annoying to go to a shop that is always trying to pull one over on you and change your mind about something - I've never had that happen here, despite the wonky old bikes I'm working on (that most shops would try to get me into a modern bike and throw away what I have).\n\nThis is *the* Cen PHX shop, IMO.  It's 'lax and laid back, with lots of help on hand.  There's chill pups walkin' around the shop, which shows you despite being about business, these people really do have a cool thing going on.  Patronize this place; I doubt you'll regret it.", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8bs9XD_S41zGdWAKSijAtA", "review_id": "fDx_qtVzi7OX4ZUY0AesmA", "text": "I'm somewhat of a bike junky, and after stopping by a few other shops in Central Phoenix to check them out, I was sorely disappointed by the selection. Then I popped into Slippery Pig. I loved the selection, the variety, and the level of interest in what I wanted. I wasn't even planning on buying a bike and told the guy that. He didn't seem to care and showed me around anyway. \nI've since gotten a few accessories there and have been pleased by the staff's suggestions and service. Maybe there's some mystery d-bag roaming around there, judging from some of the lousy reviews, but I've never had anything but exemplary service. \nI'll reserve a fifth star for when I either buy a bike or get some more substantial service here. In the meantime, Slippery Pig will remain my LBS.", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uOdEsOgPW48Ky4j8U8CEcw", "review_id": "wMv0sknsBEtoeXWRCYu8PA", "text": "A SOLID 4\n\nThe first encounter with SP was when they were located on central and camelback, and it wasn't good. Yet my second time was 100% better.\n\nI went it for a carbon fiber fork, and they called around some stores to find them. I was more than slightly impressed.\n\nThe only odd thing was they orginally offered me a used carbon fiber fork, then later offered me a NEW carbon fork for a $100 more...so I said \"no thanks.\" With my surprise they told me I could have the new fork only $20 more than the used fork. It was a cannon dale carbon six..so for only 2o dollars more was a bargain i could not pass up. Odd that he tried to hike me up...I mean I would have done the same thing...but he was a little bit to obvious. I would have been insulted if I cared enough. \n\nI will go back for my repair needs foooorrr sure!\n\nR\\_", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ig_gXDWSPDlJI5dF5HlREw", "review_id": "UWYLGn3BvpNlug-lB7R_Fg", "text": "Slippery Pig is the place to go!!!! \n\nAbout eight months ago I bought my first real road bike. I was nervous at first because the only real knowledge I had on rode bikes was that they went fast and you get to wear funny looking clothes. When I got there, one of the guys asked what I was going to be using the bike for (my response was I need to go really, really fast and I don't have lots of money to spend) he scratched his head and gave me a ton of options. He was very patient and let me test ride five different bike (I chose the Cannondale). I was getting ready to leave when said \"hold on! We need to fit you to this bike.\" (I had know Idea what he meant). I bought an entry level bike and he still spent an hour fitting me properly to the bike. \n\nI have taken my business to several other bike shops in the valley, but I always end up back at slippery pig. These people always help out when I need something, whether it's a lock or an entire bike (even my girl and her son have great experiences when they go), they always know what I'm talking about and take the time to talk with me. \n\nI am getting ready to buy a new mountain bike and Slippery Pig is the only place I will go!", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PgPzVnRvzvy08g2Iv03tnQ", "review_id": "rCjkLBtM6ALc3o9botKbFA", "text": "I'm an avid rider, not a racer, that likes to build my own bikes and get good deals on-line.  But I also like the atmosphere and community that the LBS provides to my riding pleasure.  As many have written, without supporting LBSs you couldn't have the community atmosphere or physically try the product.  \n\nI've been doing night rides with Slippery Pig for about two years and grown to know Eli and Byron.  I also met Eric the owner and he's always been easy to talk to and always had an open ear to some of my questions on bike equipment. \n\nI finally decided to pick up my first 29er hardtail and decided to go with the Scott Scale Expert. Rather than doing it myself I wanted to change out the drive train to a 2x10 set up and Slippery Pig was more than willing to oblige.  They went through the trouble of picking up the bike from their fountain hills location, change out the drive train and other upgrades I wanted within the same day.  Yes, same day!  \n\nI also wanted to change out the pedals to crank brothers but unfortunately they didn't have them in stock.  Eric just let me borrow some demo pedals while my new pedals came in so that I could enjoy my ride the next day.  In this writing I just picked up my new pedals (1 week turn around) and will be returning the demo pedals tomorrow.  Now if that isn't client service I don't know what is.\n\nCould it be the client service was directly related to my relationship with the staff.  You decide.  Could I have saved more buying on-line?  Sure.  But if you're in the mtb scene it's all about community.  I know the folks at Flat Tire, Airpark, and Rage and they're all a great bunch of guys.  Slippery Pig has been great to work with, provided excellent client service, and I would highly recommend getting to know their staff as I did.", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7RyDd10nih5hVkOuw2WljA", "review_id": "_SQcYhC8VnQluWAGFaAFJg", "text": "These guys really know their stuff. I really enjoy visiting about bikes and it seems that they do too. They are always willing to offer suggestions as well as give me what I want even if it strays from their suggestions. The owner and sporting professionals that work here are some of the best in the valley. bb.", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "c7xefzxCtr0ebCL6VR2t7Q", "review_id": "xrk1AgG98aHd6xDGJ3_EIw", "text": "I don't know what it is about bike shops that turn people into snobby, elitist douchenozzles. Is it because you're a grown man and your greatest skill is building a 29-inch wheel set?\n\nI own 6 bikes, and I'll be the first to admit that I am mechanically retarded. I can't even clean the chain without knocking the whole damn gearing system out of alignment. So I've been to every bike shop in town. There's one (rhymes with Smandis) that I won't set foot in because the guys who work there will laugh right in your face for requesting minor repairs.\n\nAt Slippery Pig, you never know what to expect because you get a different bearded guy each time. Seriously, is facial hair required to work here?\n\nMy first experience with the Pig was trying to buy a high-end mountain bike. The owner (King of the Beards?) spent nearly an hour with me describing the models they carried. He convinced me I wanted to buy an Ellsworth Evolution despite that their silly graffiti-style branding makes them look like bikes for skateboarders. Well, I'm not paying $5,000 for a bike without test-riding it first. So I put my name down to take their demo for a spin. In the following weeks, I went back into that shop 3 times and the Ellsworth was never there; at one point, a Beard told me it belonged to the owner and I had to get his permission to ride it. Yeh, dude, I did that. We spent an hour talking.\n\nI ended up buying a Pivot Mach 429 at another store, and I ain't never been happier. Their loss.\n\nBut back to the Pig. I also own an old hand-me-down Bianchi road bike that I use for getting around town (two wheels are better than four, people). When the chain seized on me today, I stopped by the Pig on the way home for some help. One of the Beards actually snarled at me, rolled his eyes, and mumbled something about it's not supposed to be set up this way. \n\nReally, because your man with the beard right behind you set it up like this a few weeks ago.", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q2mW1efe0ttTY6oX65feKg", "review_id": "dUA1B5o_iYsJP2o3GNbrOA", "text": "I'm a new rider and went in to the shop looking for a little guidance with buying a bike the basic: what I need, pricing, ect. I ultimately bought a used bike from a friend and brought it in to have SP give it a look over to see how I can better my riding experience. I left very comfortable with my experience buying the accessories(lock, lights) both were great suggestions on the part of the employee. I went back in today looking for a new saddle and was surprised at the large selection. I was further surprised because they offered to let me try out some seats before I bought one and when I say try out I mean I walked out with one to try for a few days!\nAwesome customer service \nAwesome selection\nI'm a slippery pig customer for life!", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "nc3cqVN0UuB3m50-CcMftw", "review_id": "LnFUkHvhGT-ABHtBIgBFVg", "text": "I love riding my bike! It's taken the place of dating and is far less complicated. However, after a recent bike ride, I noticed my back tire was a bit more wobbly than before. Since I was in dire need of a tune-up, I rode in here because it's close to my apartment and on my way home from work. And, let's be frank, anything that reminds me of bacon is bound to catch my attention.\n\nUpon entering that Sunday morning, I immediately smell bacon. Turns out, one of the techs was cooking some up in the back. So I showed him my ink and he offered me a piece. They did an initial inspection of my bike and told me it would be done by Wednesday. Unfortunately, I needed a new back tire because the spokes kept popping out. This delayed my pick-up by a whole day, which was fine. Because now my bike rides like a beast. I also picked up another mirror which improves my field of vision of the hot guys and their asses behind me. So, yeah, I'm a fan!", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "V6rhoTCw7S6H8eHwv2M6Vg", "review_id": "wUx0YTTuZDH7CCHW5N1KJw", "text": "Slippery pig saved our butts.\nMy husband and I both got flat tires on a night out on the bikes, slippery pig was close and open!  Well not open for long, we had to high tail it over there to get the tires replaced.\nThe gentleman who helped us was quick and friendly.  He suggested better tubes that could handle the thorns that are generally in the neighborhoods around there.  We took him up on it and they have worked great so far!\nThe only small gripe is when we were leaving my chain fell off, granted they were basically closing the doors, the guy that helped us out said to bring it back tomorrow and they would fix it.  Yikes.  But once we explained that we would be riding the bikes home he let us bring it back in and they quickly tightened the chain.  No problems since!", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YrBy5iAt90pEIBYXbLyIPA", "review_id": "lXJl5s1W1iGfvFcq_8pWqQ", "text": "This is my new bike shop. Very friendly staff, great shop and tons of accessories/parts for no matter what you ride. I was very impressed and I plan on going back regularly. I moved to Phx from Tempe and was worried about ho would be my new bike shop.", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "serHBW1qv9IN0n4sQuX4MA", "review_id": "Yte6GQqK571otHWyXLz-_Q", "text": "I used to buy online until I met these guys, really helpful and honest, and they organize night rides which are funnnn.", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N1koTSTyiLCD8zH0rHSh4w", "review_id": "9WgLfWHVI36V7WGRGmcbmA", "text": "This shop is located close to my house and Eric and Eli are hilarious and also know a thing or two about bikes. They also do a great job of supporting the riding community.", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1tbo1s2UhQvkF9LRRqLK0A", "review_id": "Je4MGN3YgZm74rdl7OvgEA", "text": "I have been to slippery pig a half a dozen times in the last few months since moving in nearby. I have nothing but great things to say about the shop. They are friendly and courteous and I haven't experienced any of that bike snobbery that comes with LBS. I am glad I found a local shop with great service", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "i2QqqRhuc20r27y_fx59KQ", "review_id": "H5KGNacWY1DQvlOZqHoGMg", "text": "I am an avid biker, so when I recently moved to Phoenix I was anxious to find a bike shop that could meet my needs and keep me on the road.\n\nWell, I am happy to say I found the place.  \n\nI brought my bike into the shop last Saturday, was greeted with friendly service and was impressed with the amount of bikes and accessories on display.  These guys are not simply selling only run of the mill bikes.  They are covering many aspects of biking, children, commuters, BMX, even sand cruisers.  \n\nI spoke with the mechanics in the back who treated me with respect and knowledge.  There was no snobbery or attitude (which has happened to me at other shops in response to my atypical bike rider appearence (middleaged, overweight business professional)). I ride a european bike which has some rarer parts and features and the guys were ready to work with it, no issues.\n\nThe bike was completed on time as promised.  The bike felt brand new as I took it on a quick 7 mi sprint back home.  \n\nI am a fan and I will be back for all my bike needs.", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2V7I_BP0aCz5pPy-QYUFGQ", "review_id": "seNJ1gGHheufqqAXiUZCvg", "text": "The bike Mechanics are very good, a couple stars for them. Shop is packed with bikes, parts, and accessories, a star for the shop. Two gorgeous, super friendly dogs hang out in the shop, a big star for the critters. \nThe salesmen were n", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "srK8gQR_Mx0eLExNgiWjNw", "review_id": "DtpDzPqyfzD4gpIifQUVuw", "text": "Love this place great staff good prices  the staff is there to answer questions love my local businesses", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "mR7LQurf_awsKqDK46NRew", "review_id": "GYguRogau8bPI3e06vHOHQ", "text": "We've always had an amazing experience here. There are two other bike shops in the 'vicinity', Landis and PHX Bike. Neither one of these places hold a candle to Slippery Pig. You're greeted before the door even swings shut behind you. Everyone is SUPER nice and knowledgeable. Service is always quick. They even go above and beyond what you ask them to do. My most recent trip brought me in to fix a flat on my beach cruiser. I left it there, went next door to grab a drink, came back 10 minutes later and not only was the flat all fixed, they also fixed up the seat and the handle bars (Casey was the gentleman working on it this time). You guys ROCK! Best shop in PHX!", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tA9EwCwdYw3sAMxvrONvaA", "review_id": "MhjCVFE-nRmuIyBXJsxp7Q", "text": "I have been in this shop twice. The first time I came in, I was quoted a certain price to take parts off my old bike and transfer them all to my new bike. Obviously the quote didn't include if parts didn't fit or if I needed new parts. I had called originally and was quoted a price to do this. When I came into the shop, Eric told me that he wasn't going to do it for that price and it didn't matter what his employees quoted me over the phone. He wasn't willing to help at all and his quote was almost double what I was told over the phone. \n\nThe second time I came into this shop was because I needed my fox rear shop sent in for warranty work. I gave him the shock and it was sent in to fox. I was told there would be a 10 day turn around to get it fixed and back at the shop ready for pickup. Fox called the shop and told them my shock was no longer available. I was originally told that it would cost $100 to get it fixed with the warranty through fox. After fox called the shop and told them they didn't have my shock any more, the price went up to $160. I was ok with that considering what a new one costs retail. For some reason when fox called the store, they didn't call fox back and tell them it was ok to fix it and send it to them at them price. One of the employees of the pig even admitted they dropped the ball and would call fox right away and get this resolved. It took 4 weeks from when I dropped the shock off until it got back to the bike shop. When I went in to pick up the shock and pay for it, it now cost $195. Eric again was not willing to help. He told me, \" I'm not going to lose money on this.\" I asked if there was anything he would do for his employees dropping the ball and not returning calls and making this whole process takes weeks longer. He said he would be more than happy to show me the invoice for the shock from fox but that he wasn't going to discount it at all and again told me that he wasn't going to lose money. Needless to say, I will never be going back to this shop again. I have never been talked to or treated this way by the owner of the company and have never had it happen twice and those two times being the only two times I have ever been in his shop. Be careful when you go into this shop and get any work needed put on an invoice and get a copy of it before you get anything done. I am very disappointed and will spread the word about this terrible bike shop.", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ueCHAfnKbMAonNVmqqvDFA", "review_id": "Br0CzWkpYfv3yJ3SP9kcXg", "text": "Just went in to look for a bike to ride to school, and work, and there were about 6 or 7 guys there doing nothing; didn't offer to help me, or asked if I had any questions about the bikes. They just completely and outright ignored me like I wasn't there. Don't suggest going there if you're a woman because a guy walked in behind me and he was helped right away. If I could give 0 stars I would.", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LesTIlweqAvxVRE_7Sg5fA", "review_id": "dKDSUYrz6EiCbOhwhhifOw", "text": "Whenever I check out a new place, be it a restaurant, store, or service provider, I always sort the yelp reviews by date, with the most recent first.  Good reviews from 3 years ago are not as helpful as good reviews from 3 weeks ago.  Ditto for bad reviews.\n\nIf you sort the reviews for this shop by date, you'll see the 3 most recent reviews below this one are all 1 star, and all for similar reasons: customer service, or lack thereof.  This review is no different.\n\nI am currently in the market for a new mountain bike.  I've done my research, talked to friends who are bike enthusiasts, and I've looked around a few places.  Really, all I needed from Slippery Pig was to get my frame size double checked, and to answer a few questions about some subtle differences between different equipment setups between Cannondale models.  If they had provided those answers, they would have made a sale.\n\nIn the past 4 weeks, I stopped by the shop 3 times.  All 3 times, my entry, browsing, and lingering presence went unnoticed.  I was ignored when the shop was somewhat busy (acceptable), but also when there was only one other customer.\n\nI understand that the guys can get busy, or can be distracted, etc.  But how hard is it to get a simple acknowledgment or something like \"Hey, we'll be with you as soon as we can\"?  I've gotten more acknowledgment of my presence from strangers in a stadium men's room waiting line than I did from the staff at Slippery Pig.  How hard is it to at least give me a head nod, or even look in my direction?  Actually, I take that back.... I watched them all look at me, but then not say anything.  I even got acknowledged by another customer as I fiddled with price tags, but nothing from the sales guy standing between us both.  Unbelievable.\n\nWell, needless to say, I will not be spending my hard-earned money there.  I wish I could opine like other yelpers about their aloof attitudes, or their knowledgeability, or service.  Sadly, I can't because Slippery Pig never had me at hello.\n\nIgnore me once, shame on you.  Ignore me twice, shame on me.  Ignore me three times, get 1 star on yelp.", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 8, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "pv82zTlB5Txsu2Pusu__FA", "review_id": "f3jaRaNbu2t3iTpjdzfa4w", "text": "Slippery Pig is my favorite bike shop. I come here pretty frequently for new tubes. Every couple months, after a valve breaks or a particularly nasty thorn penetrates my tire I know it's time to head down to the pig.\n I love this shop in particular because of several reasons which I will in turn explain below:\n -Location; centrally located along the light rail, it's super convenient for folks like me, who, once their bike has gone out of commission need an alternate means of transport. It's literally across the street from a light rail stop. Also it's right next door to Lux and Panne Bianco, so while your bike is getting some fine tuning you can go grab a delicious panini and chill outside in the fairer weather or lounge inside Lux with the hip kids sipping inky coffee to music from before their time. \n -Customer Service; a lot of bike shops can be like mechanics garages, filled with gear heads that toss around jargon and tools with grease covered hands, intimidating and emasculating you about your lack of knowlege and inadequacy as a cyclist. Not at Slippery Pig, these dudes know their stuff and they're more than willing to share that wisdom. They aren't condescending and they're super helpful. It's also a family/doggy friendly shop.\n -Price; If you're shopping for a new bike this might not be the cheapest spot. However if you're after parts or need some repairs the dudes at the S.P. won't charge you an arm and a leg...or a belly and a loin.\n I'd gladly recommend anybody here and as far as I'm concerned this is the best bike shop in Cen_Pho.", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VnOtsJ2514YIAd0fM2O8oQ", "review_id": "Q_t3YTDlvoGY-_vvzT7GOQ", "text": "I'm still looking so this rating may change, but out of the four shops I went to, these guys really impressed me with their friendliness and willingness to find out what I wanted to do with a bike. One bike shop I went into just looked at me and pointed out a cruiser, which is NOT what I want (although I am older). So will either go here or Sun Cycle to make my purchase. So far, Sun has been awesome and it's closer to my house.", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xg4AdOGHFxJyWByFbG8stA", "review_id": "Jlix9vOPfNinIW1ZrA32oQ", "text": "Sooo, is it normal for bike shop workers to be super smug? Seriously, you'd think I was interrupting them from their efforts at curing cancer. My apologies for my patronage and desire to spend money at your shop, it shan't happen again.\n\nAlso, I was quoted over the phone that a service would be $40, when I get there they say $45, but when I pick it up: $50. They said it would be easy to do, and I could pick it up the next day, but after going out if my way, nope...not ready.\n\nBottom line, I don't recommend this place.", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7IGIgUU6SHkb5dUyPvgm0A", "review_id": "obl-b66OYuCdICjewaC3DQ", "text": "uggggh!  That this how I feel at the moment when I think about the Slippery Pig. I had such high hopes for this place and could have given them so much business but damn how hard is it to order a part? I keep getting the run around \"we just have to order a fork.\" Meanwhile my friend has dropped off 3 forks of various sizes to help move the process along faster. \nSome creep who acts like he's too cool to talk to a girl who likes to ride bikes straight up lied to me about timing when it would be ready. I have it writing, fool! When I went in to check out the status of my bike on the day he promised the bike would be ready that same creep immediately got a strong attitude. Just a reactionary guy I guess but seriously he scared me.\nSo after getting the run around going on 2 weeks of hearing \"we are going to order the part tomorrow\" I'm picking up my bike today and I'll just fix the damn thing myself.  I fully expect my bike to be destroyed when I go in to get it. That's just the kind of confidence I have in this place. Bummer.", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zU8tZqjC5YhkWebuREb0RQ", "review_id": "SpibSRaUie1P9PVoyaPXKw", "text": "I had my Phat Cruiser tuned up there,  the  guys did a fantastic job, and were laid back and courteous.  I love that my cruiser feels like new again.  Thanks guys!!  Because of that great experience I brought a newly purchased single gear bike here to have a new saddle installed.  The nice gentleman helping noticed the stripped hex bolt on the seat post and replaced it, then proceeded to adjust the brake, and brake lever, AND then put air in the tires, and fit me to the seat/bike.  All that cost just under ten dollars which was super awesome! AS soon as I got home, I pulled my bike out of the jeep, and went for a ride! What a huge difference in the overall performance and comfort.  I can feel the difference, in that there no longer any tension in my back.  I will be bringing my road bike back for a tune up, and purchasing here from now on.", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6aZE5eD5vL6SYh7rgXtFKQ", "review_id": "Z7p7iscCU05ZcxGkfW9aUg", "text": "First visit yesterday to get my road bike fit checked because of some shoulder stiffness. I had been fitted by complex computer aided fits and never felt comfortable on the bike. The staff was very friendly, knowledgeable and did not pressure me into buying a lot of extras. Road bike fits can get very expensive if they recommend new seat, stem, shims, etc. They took the time to understand the issues and discuss an acceptable solution. \n\nFirst ride went well. I will be back to support the shop", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UEKe6RvznoHBnRjl5Wli1w", "review_id": "nHaMplO-Jvx-L6EQJPfVFg", "text": "Honestly I visited probably every shop in the valley in my quest for my first road bike. I researched, learned what questions to ask and traveled all over trying to find the right \"fit\" with a shop that was convenient, knowledgable, trustworthy and fun to be in. I found a bike home at Slippery Pig. Not only did they beat every shops price on the brand new this year model women's specific Amira but they did a professional fit free of charge!!! That's unheard of. My first 100 mile tune up was also free. I've been back in the shop just to hang out, talk bikes, let my dog socialize with the shop dogs and learn new bike routes. Roadie expert Ron is amazing and truly an asset to the Pig team! Love our weekly shop rides!!! Great customer service, fun people and very reliable!!!", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pEnVVZkwyVJQXL_tIACTVw", "review_id": "NP9C1sOFGEtiASOLYFFA0Q", "text": "I have been there several times over the last month since I started biking more. The community is great and they go out of their way to try to get you what you need. Even if you're not a big time cycler, like myself, they help to get you something with a good price and not upswell you for no reason like other shops I've been to.", "business_id": "42Ai9wcFPE2HZ_aADGXI9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-MS4Jqqy4YCAM1_dCC3qBg", "review_id": "f4kOJyJ7TYBz6SeKumkOOQ", "text": "I got such tremendous service from Lance at their store on camelback rd after receiving a personal recommendation from Kevin Ferry to shop this store. After much ado, I picked a  beautiful kenwood headset to put in my wifes Nissan Quest. It fit beautifully, was easy to program with a personal choice of display colors and we couldn't be happier. The model DPX500bt was the perfect choice for value and huge amount of custom features and settings. We are so glad that Kevin referred us to this wonderful store and you would be amiss if you didn't visit them as well.", "business_id": "Hj4MJTYn7vUdXdkiI6JK4w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qyfHLvU33j1K7PIFaD5KDA", "review_id": "fkpfrJS_P1RjvubKLagaFQ", "text": "Ronnie and Lance did a great install on my Rover, the price they charged was fair and the work was done quickly and professionally.  Unlike most shops they did not try to upsell me anything, definitely recommend them!", "business_id": "Hj4MJTYn7vUdXdkiI6JK4w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IOilEVNJH1mqfhsCdIuSZg", "review_id": "aKpD7wXPo3BvB_g6JB6ihA", "text": "Great service, quick, and friendly. One of the audio techs at Frys Electronics recommended this place to me. My car iPod adapter stopped working and I needed to get it fixed so I stopped by Frys one day. One of the techs told me that they only did installs so he couldn't fix the adapter for me. However, he did recommend this place to me. I went there and I can't remember the kids name but he was a young guy who worked there. He fixed my iPod in a matter of minutes. He said that all somehow the adapter was disconnected and it just needed to be plugged back in at no charge. I gave him some cash anyway for his honesty and great service. I will be back for any future audio needs. This place is highly recommended!", "business_id": "Hj4MJTYn7vUdXdkiI6JK4w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gRi_TJ99TMZIhG6edjK29A", "review_id": "IZ5xsK9PjHpkXSsDCyWU7g", "text": "Great Great Great!!! Lance and Ronnie are great to deal with. I had them put a new head unit in my 37 ford, then had them install speakers, sub and amp in my Toyota Tacoma!!! They made sure that the sound was where it needed to be...even with the stock deck!!! \nI also recommended them to my Dad. They put a new deck in his 55 chevy. Did a great job, and made sure he understood how it worked before he left.\nI would have no reservation recommending these guys. A fixture on Camelback for as long as I can remember!!!\nGreat Job", "business_id": "Hj4MJTYn7vUdXdkiI6JK4w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "8RzsGBVrqLWLCE8sOSYQkw", "review_id": "mbnMRbl5PT65gngj0kvBtA", "text": "Prior to dining there, I was unaware that they are the same company as the Good Egg.   Of course, had I known, I would have driven a stake through my eye rather than dine here.   This is because, as the previous reviewer noted, dining at the good egg is like playing chess with yourself:  The sort of thing you do only in times of absolute desperation.\n\nGiven that, my expectations withered to McDonalds levels once I sat down and figured out about its nefarious affiliation.   However, I was mostly pleasantly surprised, a feat which isn't hard since the bar was set somewhere below sea level.   I had a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich.  The cheese was a tasty brie and the bread a thick and fluffy sourdough.   The eggs were bland and shitty (read: from a can) but the bacon and cheese made up for it.   \n\nAt 7.50 for the sandwich, it's far from a bargain but it wasn't a complete waste of money.  The service sucked as my server struggled to refill my soda just once.   When she finally did (well after dropping our check) she did at least put it in a to-go cup.  I like the message implicit there--\"get the fuck out,\" don't you?\n\nSkip this one and go to Denny's at least the suckage won't surprise you there.", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0zC-ws9bQNv5zjTSXYu-NA", "review_id": "XSWRrHrMRWdkgtVXVA2C6g", "text": "If the stale retirement home setting and stuck-in-the-80's styled menu don't encourage you to leave before ordering, waiting for the amateur service will.\n\nOh, you're still here? Ok, go ahead and order any of their so-called omelettes. Be sure to also ask for lots of napkins because you'll be crying when you finally see the nonsense that comes out of the kitchen.\n\nThe way I see it, cooking omlettes is very simple: you take good ingredients, mix them together, cook it all without burning. Somehow they manage to ignore all of these suggestions. Yes, even the \"mixing\" part. They apparently manufacture a plain omelette on one side of the kitchen, and then lightly sprinkle on whatever ingredients right before serving it.\n\nWhen paying my bill at the front I was asked, \"How was everything?\".\nI replied in a polite tone, \"O.K.\"\nCashier boy responds in bewilderment, \"Just 'O.K.'?!?\"\nI finally leave him with, \"I'm being nice when I say 'O.K.'\"\n\nI'm sticking to Taylor's, Matt's and 5th Avenue Cafe for my weekend breakfast.", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "sqYN3lNgvPbPCTRsMFu27g", "review_id": "TiVrF6Qfpwwg6GBZpYFpJw", "text": "I went here on a Monday around 1:30PM and it was nice and empty.  Our server was a little odd, seeming annoyed but trying to act friendly.  The menu was almost overwhelming in its choices; my omelet with avocado and bacon was good enough, and my friend's crepe-egg thing came with this amazing poppyseed dressing.  It's not exactly a \"cute place\" but the food is solid and prices are reasonable.", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8GccAq9PTpIWlp0gnCHoRQ", "review_id": "-FLDPgNZ8E3fBXnFqU09tw", "text": "Went for Sunday brunch (around noon) and were all pleasantly surprised!  \n\nThe service was great -- you get your own pitcher of water and carafe of coffee.  The coffee was deeeelicious.  \n\nI made the mistake of ordering a tall stack of pancakes.  They were HUGE.  Honestly, all you need is a short stack -- they were at least 8 inches across.  The sausage were slightly overcooked, but still really good.\n\nAnother in our group had an omelette and we weren't overly impressed with it -- she commented she could have gotten a bigger omelette at IHOP (and probably better looking).  \n\nBut overall, I'd go back.  Those pancakes were delicious, as was the coffee.  Very good.", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "o1HQEND6cg-4SK0Z1ASBMQ", "review_id": "oPEQvngyPNrF8D840E3OoQ", "text": "I had high hopes for The Eggery. \n\nNot because I thought it had potential or was even that hungry.\n\nFor me, the notion of an egg-themed restaurant sounded like the result of  insanity. The kind of mad science you see in comic books and Discovery Channel shows about hunting ghosts. \n\nMy brain had conceived this idea of an egg-obsessed madman, ceaselessly forging egg-based delights so that he may share his much-too-specific love of eggs with the world.\n\nUnfortunately for me and my imagination, The Eggery is not insane like Bizarro or Dr. Weird. \n\nNo, it's a \"Kevin Costner movie\" kind of crazy.\n\nThe menus look like they haven't been changed or updated since the 80's. Which would normally be refreshingly retro, except the 80's weren't necessarily a good decade for eggs. Come to think of it, I don't think eggs and time travel are compatible. \n\nThe omelettes look more like accidents than exquisitely prepared dishes. \n\n\"You got chopped up ingredients in my eggs!\"\n\"You got eggs in my chopped up ingredients!\"\n\"...are you thinking what I'm thinking?\"\n\nThe Eggs Benedict looks like it's mocking you. \n\n\"Hahaha, you could've gotten this same dish at Hometown Buffet, and it would've tasted better, too!\"\n\nThe Eggery has no means of separating their pancakes from their competitors so they just make them bigger. \n\nIf you can help it, avoid ordering the sausage.\n\nIn fact, if it's not made of eggs, don't bother. They won't make it right.\n\nYour sausage will be overcooked, your hashbrowns will be burnt, and your coffee will taste like they used the toilet water. And the carafe of coffee they give you is usually only half-filled.\n\nAnd don't bother complaining to the manager. After all, he's probably the genius who assembled this crack team of apathetic, inattentive doppelgangers posing as a wait staff. Dude probably doesn't even know what eggs Benedict is supposed to look like.\n\nFuck this. I'm going to Denny's.", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "N-D-d1Z4UybdlkK1HxlNPA", "review_id": "BNjnWmKZHnNlTJuk-XebKw", "text": "Hubby insisted we had eaten here before. I thought not. I was partly right, as we have eaten at the Good Egg before, and not been very pleased. Hubby had hated their crepe-eggs. We didn't know the connection between the two restaurants before we sat down.\n\nStarving, I order their farmhouse eggs benedict and Hubby orders their breakfast quesadilla and an Oreo pancake (he just HAD to try it). We both get iced tea and it tastes funny, like it was made with bad tap water. When the food arrives, Hubby inhales his quesadilla, but says nothing about its quality. The Oreo pancake is sadly the best thing on the table. I gingerly attempt to scrape off the runny, nasty substance they are passing off as country gravy. The only thing that is prepared close to well in my meal are the poached eggs. The turkey sausage is gross and the bacon is somehow not right- it's not crispy and the taste is off. The biscuits taste like they are from a mix. To top it off, the server places a mostly empty pitcher of water that is no longer ice water on our table. Nice. Can you at least pretend you didn't just give me the leftover water from someone else's table? Our server never returns to fill our tea (except when dropping off the check), or even to see how things are. Maybe he knows better than to ask.", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Q96IRvil6RNgdLmGKuh81A", "review_id": "OZOPXybUgDh1I5zxJSJwYQ", "text": "The first time I experienced The Eggery was for a business lunch in their back meeting room. As I walked through the restaurant, I was surprised it was so busy...I mean this IS a breakfast place, right? \n\nThe decor is very outdated with knick knack cutter EVERYWHERE. I am not a fan of it in my home nor in restaurants. I can see why old people love this place. \n\nI ordered the taco salad for my lunch. What a disappointment! Almost bad iceberg lettuce, a sprinkling of all other toppings. No beans, so if you want any protein you have to pay $2.00 extra to add chicken. This salad was not worth $8.95. With a $3 iced tea and a 20% added tip to the bill, I got out of there for $14.00. I will pay $14.00 for a weekday lunch, but only if it is a nicer place with top notch service and food. \n\nYesterday I went to the Eggery again with Nico and his Grandma after church. Maybe my mindset was a bit different since we were there for brunch. Same awful decor, but it seemed a bit more charming at 10:30am. \n\nI had the Berry Blintz Crepes which were pretty good. Stuffed inside was blueberry yogurt, mixed berries, cottage cheese, and a little bit of cream cheese. Whipped cream, toasted pecans and a berry sauce were on top of the rolled crepes. It seemed like a lot of food for $7.50, a much better value than my crappy overpriced salad. \n\nI am not in any hurry to return to the Eggery, although my business group meets there every week. Nico did point out that I have been here twice now and have yet to actually try any EGG dish. Maybe next time...", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bymcwh4EHM_MWiYF435gdg", "review_id": "aGQQKZ7YdbB6s7IHUWyt6g", "text": "Umm I'm unclear as to what all the hatery is about. (I know thats not a word) but I can say I enjoyed my meal here, I had a sandwich with soup, my girlfriend had the french toast, both were quite delicious. I couldnt care much for the decor, and many steps that you can trip over, but the service was what I expected. And that is all", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_9xsTMY5Ws_v-0rZWv51ig", "review_id": "WkAzlBE_RQrv4eRXnJMWIw", "text": "Yes, the decor is a little homey and not particularly my style.  But they have a huge assortment of breakfast items, both the traditional and the interestingly unique.  Good value; good service; and good food.  My preferred breakfast place in the Phoenix area.", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mMSWtsCiMkzGtd1aMhh5VQ", "review_id": "vbTDBeNx5-Rkms2vsahc0A", "text": "I went here for breakfast with my wife in December 2009\n\nFirst off, the waiter we had was friendly and accomodating, and the menu has all the standard fare for a breakfast restaurant.   But, some of the other wait staff should have been fired for their unprofessional loud gossiping just 5 feet from the nearest customers table.\n\nDecor- very country and kitch.\n\nPrice - If you don't get the specials then the menu gets pricey quite fast.\n\nFood Quality -  the quality of the ingredients they use is noticeably lower than typical restaurant quality fare. The only flavor in the sausage was pepper, the eggs are so so and coffee gave me heart burn. The other thing to add is that the water they bring to the table is not reverse osmosis treated water like in most restaurants, it is the standard foul tap water of the neighborhood.\n\nAll in all, I won't come back here.  Right after leaving, we went to AJ's next door where they were cooking their weekend omelettes with Gourmet coffee. Next time we'll just go to AJ's instead and be happier.  But at least the company I had that day was awesome!", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "DFQ95g3s1oi-VcDZEO2TOA", "review_id": "77XfcNvhJCnrPw3A3zO2mA", "text": "Ok I saw some of the reviews for the Eggery, and I am a bit surprised. First, this is a breakfast place, and it is allowed to be country. If you were looking for gourmet food and ambiance, this is not the place to go for breakfast. However, if you are looking for a decent breakfast, and a quick stop before you get your day going this is the place. Sometimes good food is in a run of the mill place. I think they have fantastic french toast, but not better than my grandmother's, and yesterday I had egg whites with spinach, mushrooms and tomatoes and a wheat bagel. My husband ordered scrambled eggs with cheese, side of home fries which were very tasty, and get this- homemade apple juice which was fantastic. I am giving it three stars because I asked for hazelnut coffee which I know that they brew, but the waitress gave me awful regular with hazelnut creamers. I was not about to argue because I was tired and all that was on my mind was the antique shop across the way.", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "aoLXZAJvtF6CXZscT7YjHw", "text": "We came here with comp'd coupons about a month after a less than stellar experience at The Eggery's sister restaurant The Good Egg on N. Central.  Refusing to go back there at the risk of getting the same waitress, we headed up the road to use the coupons.  It was realtively busy. They sat us next to the emergency exit in a renovated add on, enclosed patio type area, it was cramped and uncomfortable, but remained hopeful.  Our waitress came through took our drink order We got our drinks quickly and were not ready to order just yet.  Mistake!  We then waited, and waited....with no sign of our waitress or any other one for that matter in our area.  We waited...finally about 30 min after being seated a lady who looked more official than a server asked if we had been helped, she must have seen the famished look on our faces and seen we were about ready to walk out.  She then took our order and we recieved it relatively quicky (within like 15 min of taking the order or less).  Thankfully we had no where to be in any specific time.  We left full, the food run of the mill.  Thankful we had coupons in all the experience was barely worth the tip we left.", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UoBfwbXaixelZBghbJ2cSg", "review_id": "ejhVwbE3rQ5S5h-jlXLK1A", "text": "The Eggery is the exact same franchise as the Good Egg down at Park Central, just fussied up with a different name. Exact. Same. Menu. Bleh. Had I known, I would have just taken a stroll through the gayborhood to get to the Good Egg, where there is outdoor seating, the people watching is superior, and the pigeons have balls the size of grape tomatoes.\n\nAlas, the Eggery is the Good Egg's fat, dorky older sister. The service is completely adequate -- nothing horrific, nothing staggering. The food is average, but somehow always arrives cold. At our last visit, there was a metric shit ton of people waiting (including a sweet aging tranny in a muumuu, chartreuse ankle socks, and chunky black heels) but the restaurant proper was only half full, if that. Why? \n\nNeedless to say, I won't be back. There's too many other amazing breakfast places in Phoenix and way too few precious available weekend mornings...", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lCuQt3OikgWoRWxq-Phzpw", "review_id": "Zhjx5_PW-T7vsNo3lRNnqQ", "text": "The service at this Eggery is always friendly and fast; the food is always great. All of the egg dishes are tasty as you'd expect from the name.  Their pancakes--both whole wheat and buttermilk--are terrific.", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9CIwY0Uvy9L0Ss-Z4YGwBQ", "review_id": "NLLAg2Li1Z2-isqmxHbNzA", "text": "Why go anywhere else when you can come to the fantabulous, wonderous Eggery.   I've been a local patron for almost 14 years, and it's always consistent.  All of the employees are fantastic, and the host's, who could ask for more.\n\nIf you're in the mood for down home, good, well thought out Breakfast items, don't choose anywhere else.  \n\nI love this place, and hope that you do too!", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hCwQLVxqNkiEu5V-K8orFA", "review_id": "kGPMdEsiLHBMjr8_Tq3-tg", "text": "Excellent food, service and price.   I was extremely pleased.", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "F6QsMoJdvtohlbnST-fDyQ", "review_id": "HCZTiW99yFcU6WcDQC03mA", "text": "I have been coming to this restaurant for years!                                                I have never been disappointed. The wait staff has been the same for quite some time and people usually stay working there for a long time. This is normally a good sign. Always busy another good sign. They give you full carafes of coffee and decaf.   Lots of safe parking in the lot.... The best part                      ( THE FOOD) if you can't find something that you like here, you never will. They have wonderful jam and fantastic potatoes. Plus they have punch cards so every time you come in you get a stamp. I have always loved that idea. Five stamps gets you a free meal!", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZcjSjT_7mQOx2LOhYq01bw", "review_id": "GMAY4mXhqHu6PYHhybClfA", "text": "If you know breakfast \nif you like fresh veggie entrees \nTHIS IS THE SPOT \n\nI have been going for years and have tried all breakfast plates \nand recommend this as one of the best breakfast joints \n\nas a matter of fact you the reader should come eat with me this weekend \ni will be there.. eating the Casa Potensia plate\n\nis good yeah!\n\n:)", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wRuc17CRCZNyZVvsv0tDow", "review_id": "xEmqrZOednbqOHtu4IpQjg", "text": "Breakfast is my favorite meal.  I love to go out and eat as much as i love to cook my own.  when eggs are cooked on a surface  that is too hot, they are done on the outside and undercooked on the inside.  \n\nI belong to a group that meets here every week, after last year, i stopped ordering the eggs because they can not prepare them medium.  so today i ventured out.  i asked out waitress how i should order the eggs if i want the whites cooked and the yolk soft.  she replied \"over medium\" - perfect.  when my food arrived, i cut into my egg, as it ran all over my plate, the person sitting next to me asked how i could eat them so raw.  \n\nI simply pushed my plate away, finished the meeting, paid my bill.  I WILL NEVER ORDER FOOD at this place again.  when the kitchen doesnt care what it sends out, all dishes become scary.  I have been here every week for more than 5 years and it doesnt change. this was not an isolated incident.", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pS5SY-at5K5Kjcoj7TxF8g", "review_id": "SDpDGW-28x5YFSp32X2y-w", "text": "The decor has got to go..or at the very least wipe down all the dust..  I have to say the food was good not great but good.. The staff all seems to be in some other world though. So depressing all of them like they hate their jobs.. What a way to start my morning.. MANAGER if you are reading this I would say a cleaning day is in order.and something to boost the moral of your employees..as I saw you yourself acting the same way just depressed. All that feeds of to your customers.. I well give this place another chance and hopefully the experience will be different..", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VhI6xyylcAxi0wOy2HOX3w", "review_id": "0eIHct9AsV5iekzk2MC8tg", "text": "I know it's a chain, but it lit up my Yelp choices and I knew that this was the place to catch my Phoenix breakfast. They have a huge menu and it took me a little bit to decide. I really wanted the Eggs Benedict, but detoured slightly and had the Sunrise Benedict instead. They replace the grilled ham with grilled sliced turkey and top it with a few slices of avocado. With a pile of country potatoes on the plate, it was AWESOME. I was stuffed all morning for sightseeing in the Valley of the Sun.\n\nFree wifi worked well.\n\nTip: Try and sit in the solarium area. It's only a view of the parking lot, but it's much sunnier than sitting deep in the restaurant.", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3wSdAy0qbV_vtvbxHQrJkw", "review_id": "MYP4Go1yF4DRaD55Tm0HMw", "text": "I went here for breakfast with a friend. Its really your typical breakfast diner. They had a turkey omlet special that was really good, and massive. I also got a side order of pancakes...my total was like $16 for that. Way too expensive for a basic breakfast diner. I have gone to gourmet breakfast places and paid less for much more impress food. The staff and service was great..but the cost just really bogs me down.", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fRZXobLihqxFncLjlP0LqA", "review_id": "5AgZ5lTgDI1I_zSvFzOpxg", "text": "We had a fun relaxing time my friend had the caesar salad it was fantastic my bf had  ham X it was good and I had the sweet n spice asian salad it was out of this world and our waitress was awesome", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vG_nMOBgLkanADY_RvpAkQ", "review_id": "x_nBrMSIDcT4Pl2vXbIRhA", "text": "We used to go to the Good Egg on central but figured this was closer. We have been here quite a few times and had gotten consistently poor service except once. The food is as great as all other Good Eggs, but we will be going back to the Central Ave location, and never to this one. The service is consistently bad, slow, and inattentive.  Eating out with a small child is a nightmare here. Never coming back", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HoKKi54adGt15l7j3IZ9qw", "review_id": "vGWNkj5Z1ZOHfeBb02G2aQ", "text": "Was visiting Phoenix for four days.  Ate breakfast at this Good Egg twice.  Had Huevos with Chorizo the first day, and their Crunchy Apple Crepes the second.   Enjoyed both.   Wish we had someplace this good back in the Twin Cities.", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IC1mxgLNreMzy_nMWK8l-Q", "review_id": "Etm-Kt2T_uWrfxlnH0oQRA", "text": "Went to the good egg on camelback at 1:30 pm on a Friday which might have been a mistake as my waitress Lindsay was not pleasant in the least. It was like I was inconveniencing her, even though I arrived an hour before their 2:30 closing. I said, hi, how are you and got not response, she took my order with a sour face, dropped the food later without really a word and I didn't see here until I was done, which sucks since it would have been nice to have syrup with my pancakes. good food, poor service. Te Good Egg is usually much better than that. But today it should have been called suck eggs.", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UOqjacdOnwkLSyhhUceN0Q", "review_id": "jMEU4i90GEW16pndzpalCw", "text": "I'm sure that some of the patrons of this restaurant are not going to agree with me but I can not for the life of me see any difference in the Good Egg from any of the other chain breakfast joints Denny's, I hop, Waffle House, and don't forget Perkins except for the fact that at these prices you could go to Scramble or Matt's or a few of the other great joints around the city.......... Til next time", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "O758lrR1X2zI-ySeyjdr6A", "review_id": "MgME_wKzYVTG--cNZUVFWw", "text": "The service is ok but the food was terrible! I had eggs benedict and I was greatly disappointed! The hollandaise sauce was nasty, the ham was cold and the english muffin was cold as well. The potatoes aren't seasoned and instead of cooking the onions with the potatoes, it looks like they just sprinkled the onions on top! The only reason I gave it two stars is because the apple juice and coffee were both good!!", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R0KPnPBC7bimj2uyLXYeDg", "review_id": "A275Zyvc7L6d0bzLQ8YlMg", "text": "Great service fair prices. This is the location that still has the old woodwork and marble top tables. I hear the rest of the good egg places have updated innards. I though am a fan of this old style. Plenty of parking as aj' fine foods grocery is here too. Just a block away from the light rail station at central/camelback.", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2f6_Cf6GF-jFZI7wNVQVlg", "review_id": "xFL6Qrt4cpQDEPWOdGZhjA", "text": "I'm giving one star, because there is no negative star. If you like the food the serve in institutions this is the place for you. No flavor and it tasted like it came right out of the box or bag. The one thing that did have flavor was the coffee, unfortunately the flavor was bad. It's 2013, time update your menu & restaurant. \n\nWe want be going back anytime soon, unless I have a craving for 1970's school cafeteria food.", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m-19zCpeSkimkjWL6qkVLw", "review_id": "4JTwhCcnOQtDdm4jEnuzoQ", "text": "I wanted to like this place, I really did. It is right down the street from where I live. I try to support the local business, and I love a good breakfast place. I will say the service was great. The food, not so much. I had the 3 cheese omelet. It was flat, not fluffy. The cheese was lacking. The taste was rubbery and bland. So were the potatoes that came with it. It's pretty bad when I can say I've had better at IHOP. \nThe decor of the restaurant was, to put it nicely, interesting.  It seemed to be an extension of my grandmothers house. \nIf I had to guess the reason for this, I would guess the average age of the clientele plays a factor. It seemed to be a big hit with the card carrying AARP crowd.", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E2g-bVso7Io2XSchVoYNtg", "review_id": "b2lr-5dx-c7ObVKHHkpezw", "text": "This place has good accommodations to what you want to order!! They are great!!", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A85CoBQ6qSX8d1vVlvPgpw", "review_id": "6V5Wuhoa0U3E2feJod7ivw", "text": "My boyfriend and I ate here yesterday after attending church for some friends.  We typically have only gone to the location in Scottsdale on Thunderbird but since we were in Central Phoenix we decided to try this location.  Food was decent but service was pretty bad.  I asked for pancakes with my meal, waitress brought potatoes.  Coffee was lukewarm at best.  We had to ask for a pitcher of water.  My boyfriend asked for a to go cup for his soda but she brought him a to go box instead.  It seemed as if she was ready to leave as it was towards the end of their day.  I think we'll stay with our normal location as they seem to have the service down to a fine art.", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Vibtr-_DiDbwZqaxKK8SYw", "review_id": "HxtdbH211W2tCrhiNTzC8w", "text": "My boyfriend and I went on a Sunday around noon so of course a 20 minute wait was to be expected. No complaint there. The complementary coffee and creamer was VERY nice to have in the waiting area.\nWe were promptly sat by a nice hostess who still took the time to ask how our morning had been. Service was wonderful. Autumn was excellent! Happy, nice, fast and met all of our breakfast needs! My omelette was perfect with a yummy fruit cup on the side. My boyfriend got the amazing breakfast special, the bananas foster. YUM! And only $7?!! Needless to say, we left satisfied and full. Autumn even got me an ice tea to go! Victor was the finishing touch on our first time experience at this location. He asked how our breakfast was and made sure we left with a smile and made sure we'd be returning. Its not very often you get such breakfast service as this! Keep up the great work guys!!!!", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y76b3SuhzkXUzyvQbZEEBw", "review_id": "jsorcWpMcL-rLshuj2AOlw", "text": "Breakfast at 2:30....  Holla!", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "U-3BiOIBeS0D2rbrw7XjzA", "review_id": "ibsAXj_vkOvC1Rh8R5E1Xw", "text": "RUN AWAY!  Went for brunch mid morning on a Friday, seated in the corner of a back room (sure to be ignored).  After browsing their 10 page, grimey-ass, PrintShop menu still covered with syrup from the 90's on it, and multiple servers/runners/bussers passing me by multiple times for 10 minutes without so much as a check in or glass of water, I peaced out.", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zG7NW5vCKJZRcBR95qEuMw", "review_id": "unl9OQMZ5GwVKENtvhgIjg", "text": "Good breakfast and lunch choices. I love the eggs benedict and they have many varieties of it.  Also if you order an ice tea or soda, its unlimited refills and you can even ask for a to-go cup, which I think is awesome!", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PDzidLbZVNQA60Ak9WLUyA", "review_id": "RhyEKDHN4G5NdI4zR3XqdQ", "text": "I tried the Berry Blintz today and it was so refreshing on a hot summer day!\nMy friends tried the Chicken Quesadilla and one had a Beef Barbacoa Quesadilla\nwhich was delicious. And of course we couldn't go wrong with a Santa Fe Straw!", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ef7eJrSr7chDjDth0-k2HQ", "review_id": "ySxb5oLZ1efbE7bzahA4Jw", "text": "Went to this location today to meet friends because it was the closest to the middle of our houses.... thanks Good Egg for totally ignoring the SW Valley :/\n\nI drove here not expecting much (always known this location as the crappy one), I had been to this location while it was still under the forgotten step-child The Eggery.  I was surprised that they had finally gotten rid of that name and changed the signage to The Good Egg (not sure if this is recent or not, I haven't been down this part of Camelback in a bit of time).  Upon seeing the new signage, I thought perhaps there would be a better experience to be had.... no, nope, not at all.\n\nI met my party that was already seated in the WAAAAAAY outdated restaurant... I mean seriously people, the bakery cases that haven't been used in decades, the wood, the wallpaper, the metal chairs, and all the BRASS... oh my goodness all the brass....YUCK!..... Give this place a little attention Good Egg.\n\nWhen I sat down I found half of the table wet and no napkins, a little puzzled I asked what the deal was.  Apparently the waiter had spilled the water all over the table and used our napkins to try and wipe it up.... I repeat TRY to clean it up, he didn't succeed. Perhaps if he had went to get a towel he could of gotten all the water up, but apparently he never did (as this happened 10 min. before I got there and there was still puddles all over the table.  Nor did he come back with fresh napkins...nice buddy, nice.\n\nAfter being there for about 5 minutes the guy came to ask if I wanted anything to drink... Coffee and cream please. And walks away before we can say that we are ready to order... Now I am the ding dong who was a half hour late because my ass slept in, so friends were huunnngggry.....He comes back with coffee (lukewarm at best), no cream, and walks away...AGAIN.  We sit, and sit, and sit.  He finally comes and ask if we are ready to order, umm.. we had been there 45 minutes and 15 minutes...yeah, I think we've got it.   We order and remind him again of the cream and napkins.\n\nHe comes back with cream, no napkins.  sigh.\n\nFood finally comes, order is right, but haphazardly prepared.  Maybe the kitchen guy overslept too?  \n\nI have the Monterrey, it is missing tomatoes and you can tell that it was almost forgotten about because the eggs were starting to brown, my english muffin is nearly burnt and looks like it was toasted on a grill that needs some scrubbing, the cook compensated by soaking it in butter. Dollar Pancakes were shaped like road kill, and the side plate they came on was placed on my main plate.  That's no big deal, I don't care.  But as I am going fork to plate the server takes the side plate off the main plate...umm...eew, don't touch my food once it has hit the table.  I worked my way through high school and college waiting tables, I have a high tolerance for eew, but some things just bug me right away... this is one of them.  Dude, if you touch my food while it is in the kitchen, ignorance is bliss, but if you do it in front of me once the food is ON THE TABLE for goodness sake then that shit just be NASTY yo!  I know damn well there is a good chance your hands aren't clean.  Practically no food workers wash their hands as much as they are supposed to unless the health inspector is there....sorry people, its true.\n\nFriend 1 had an even more crispy looking omelet.  Friend 2 got a turkey sandwich.  It was dry, and lacking in well... turkey! It looked as if they had folded up one piece of lunch meat to make it look more substantial.  Her salad was pretty lame looking and had the runniest ranch dressing I had ever seen.  What was even worse is that there was one sad runaway strawberry in her sandwich... wtf? Check your cold storage bins people!  If Friend 1 had been the one to order the sandwich instead of Friend 2 then I wouldn't be writing this review right now because I would be supporting Friend 1 in the HOSPITAL!! Friend 1 has a major strawberry allergy.  i understand shit happens, but how does a STRAWBERRY get put on a TURKEY sandwich and the cook doesn't notice?!??!!!\n\nWe could of said something if our server wasn't practicing his disappearing act again. Only time we saw him after he dropped off the food was when he dropped the check, and kindly paused out of his busy day to say \"Everything ok?\" ...kind of waited for a response and walked away.. no \"thank you\" \"have a good day\" \"come again\" \"bugger off\" nothing....  Mind you I use the word \"busy\" lightly, there was about 6 tables in the whole place full at 10am, and at least 4 other servers that I saw.\n\n\nThis was the third time I had been to this location... shitty experience as always, you know what that means people.... three strikes you're out! (oh and the water pitcher that half of which was spilled all over...the water was unfiltered grossness...boo :/ )", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ITl44S3ns-4bFDDH_-Mbpw", "review_id": "GQYL0CLDluNY_kZzUqp_Ag", "text": "My husband and I visited The Good Egg on Cambelback Road five times since arriving in Phoenix on Saturday 6/7/13. We also brought some of our staff as well as locals. We Always had exceptional service and wonderful food! Our waiters and waitresses asked if we had any problems and were attentive to our needs. As for the NASTY review you received, if you have a problem any couldn't get the response you were looking forward from the waiter,  than you ask for the MANAGER. Simple as that.  We look forward to another great breakfast before we leave Phoenix tomorrow.\n\nLaura & RJ \nPhiladelphia, PA", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "7PwODi9YkiiiyX-ANNJGxQ", "review_id": "-bjXO22ibEzP_kYWevTMpQ", "text": "I'm not sure what the negative reviews are all about. I've eaten here several times and the food and staff have all been excellent. The central location is convenient and the breakfast is a better quality for the same price as other places. Just my two cents...", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MqYmsmsCg6EkMUZ8IQTlsg", "review_id": "3jUq5aqijZrZpH7lspyKuA", "text": "Wow. Just, wow. As a former employee of this location, I'm sorely disappointed. I used to be a hostess here and always LOVED the food. So I figured I'd take my boyfriend to grab a nice breakfast. Boy was I wrong. I ordered the huevos rancheros with chorizo (always been my favorite) and ended up with eggs and bland potatoes, with chunky sour cream (ew) and a light sprinkling of chorizo. Um, what? I paid almost 30 bucks for this? The food was bland and not good at all. I couldn't even finish my meal it was that bad. I'll never go back. How disappointing. Maybe you should stop recruiting your employees/chefs from McDonalds. The good egg has really let itself go.", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eIdRPU6NTUrapFd7UdyAxA", "review_id": "eq-J6vqEIccClzdaQuPzgg", "text": "Had breakfast here this morning against my better judgement as I have had a couple of bad experiences in the past at this location and took my business to the one on Thomas. However it was a nice surprise today the food was excellent and service was friendly and expedient glad to see the good egg showing this location some attention and turning things around.", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "edHC2WgPfvXFrKNsrpDKyg", "review_id": "f2MxsHa4DiAUsJ_W6z5ETg", "text": "This place has a \"mom & pop\" feel to it, the food is nothing to write home about but is always cooked to order. The staff is friendly enough but usually not attentive to details (ie 3 in the party and we need 3 place settings) but with a reminder they 'll always fix it right away.\nI give them 3 stars for average food, service & etc.. It is comparable to a Denny's  and would eat there again as its a convenient place to have breakfast downtown and not have a wait for seating.", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MP2eV7R1YNWpeiad4-5FEg", "review_id": "iZdaqiWUIu_ek4gRbl2MeA", "text": "My friends and I go to this location all the time. Not just for the food but for the people that work there! It's always so clean and nice! Always friendly service. April always greets us with a smile and always checking up on us.. When it's busy the service never seems to fall short of anything! I recommend this place and location.", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MP2eV7R1YNWpeiad4-5FEg", "review_id": "SOYCa5Pb-E5r-CYapTlfWg", "text": "Had breakfast with the boys for one of his birthdays! It was great! Service was always there when needed! April is always with a smile and making sure your well takin care of! This is the only good egg that I come too! You should stop on by just for the service alone! The food here is also great! It's fresh and yummy for your tummy! :)", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rq5Px04rYuHlBBX0PU41_A", "review_id": "7DNsEKNIj9JeksDvMEeTlA", "text": "Luv this place the staff n food is so great espec. The manager she is very friendly n professional.this is my fav. Breakfast place I have started to come every weekend to thia location cuz the staff . Food is perfect. I recommend everyone to come out n have a good experience lole I have n will cont. To here. Just perfect!", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VdpOjiZbM-0_0A7BZRc6PA", "review_id": "SA0SG6LaIHO3UQezfOEnzg", "text": "very average....", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "udU-RUkr0jhSPgc7GVqzRQ", "review_id": "DPQDQiVbPVsP0ZBFw147_Q", "text": "This place knows breakfast. The 'egg-crepe' with egg whites, \"spicy\" (although not over the top) was GREAT! A perfect, hearty breakfast served in a friendly atmosphere.\n\nAnd, the OJ was FRESH SQUEEZED!\n\nMy associate had Eggs Benedict and also was impressed.", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rq5Px04rYuHlBBX0PU41_A", "review_id": "PJxCdLYs0AkU_xPEU-J1cg", "text": "Luv this place the manager April is great she has great customer service n manager skills she has a great staff n you can tell that they all luv the customers will continue to come here every weekend for my breakfast with my family n friends great atmosphere n great  staff n food xoxoxo", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MP2eV7R1YNWpeiad4-5FEg", "review_id": "xMVsnv1RLQfsfSJzWPDqQA", "text": "I've been coming to this location for some time now. The food here is fantastic and every time I come here I'm greeted with a warm welcome! I suggest that you come on by and check this place out! \n\nHad the pumpkin pancakes, the are to die for!  \n\nWith the addition to the hash browns to their menu has been one of the moves thus far! I've never been more happier than I feel right now!", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rq5Px04rYuHlBBX0PU41_A", "review_id": "qx_F-uH1VNBr8FO0DjARfg", "text": "Best food staff and place will continue to come here every weekend April the manager is sooo great  she makes you feel like family she has her staff we'll trained where you feel they been there forever since they know a everything on how  the food is n what's. All in it n how it's made. I know every server/waiter/waitress should know this but really I know personally I have gone to a lot of places where they don't know or do all thus but here at this location I have never had a problem with this also I stay on the other side of pix n pass up at least 2diff locations to get to this location n it's well worth it like u said they are the best!", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W_R-gVF8OHNrIhtmyhDnyg", "review_id": "FX8aTO4RnkPbXBpdw3trlQ", "text": "Always a positive breakfast lunch restaurant centrally located in Phoenix.\n\nGenerally order one of the omelettes which are always made to order with potatoes and toast.\n\nThe orange juice is fresh squeezed and awesome.\n\nThe restaurant is a nice place where it allows you to sit and talk at your own pace. They set a very pleasant atmosphere where there is not loud music or people talking so loud that you can not hear your own friends across from you . \n\nWill keep on coming back as long as they don't continue to do what they have always done", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MP2eV7R1YNWpeiad4-5FEg", "review_id": "12FIWiaPYzGxjB95BNiRAg", "text": "The service here is really good! The food here is also very good! Of all the other good eggs this one is the place to come too! They have so any different options to choose from..", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rq5Px04rYuHlBBX0PU41_A", "review_id": "fxdr9S5jkF6YfPzkPSZsuw", "text": "Best food staff and place will continue to come here every weekend. The add in for only $1 for any type of pancakes n $2 for French toast is so great!", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MP2eV7R1YNWpeiad4-5FEg", "review_id": "S7oZKAekPxn9wdXpnJgHiw", "text": "I love this place. I come here every weekend! The service is great the food is fantastic! Come on down and give this place a try!!", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pi0iwgZZBT0HxVRFQpY36Q", "review_id": "fvIdMzFqcg5wSU7iQhFK0Q", "text": "The first time I came here something was wrong, they gave me a discount and a stamped card for a free meal. I went back after 6 months to give them a second chance and my biscuits and potatoes where cold upon being served. I noticed discoloration in my scrambled eggs and everyone elses eggs where bright yellow. .The food is over priced, My order was $8.50 and it didnt even include at least two pieces of sausage. the waitress could not do her job and notice that there was 3 of us and only 2 sets of utensils so I had to wave another employee down.  will never eat there again. I dub this place the bad egg", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PhaukfK4p21ppL4uRnRSpA", "review_id": "Cs7XqVBncYvv70NezgNcqg", "text": "We tried this place this morning and we had a great experience. Our server was great and recommended a few things to us. We tried the Sundevil omelette and the pesto eggs Benedict. Both were great and exactly what we wanted. We also got a side of bacon - thick, but still crispy! Just the way it should be. The portions were big and we were able to skip getting kids meals for our children. And, there was an organic hot sauce (can't remember the name) on the table that we loved with the breakfast potatoes. We will definitely be back.", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "edHC2WgPfvXFrKNsrpDKyg", "review_id": "H4mLCmQ6MZUqGKKhSAeRUg", "text": "The service has improved since my last review, the food, prices & atmosphere make this the best breakfast value downtown. If you're looking for good food at a reasonable price and no long wait this is where to go.", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MP2eV7R1YNWpeiad4-5FEg", "review_id": "1IdhqZFRi1T9prA0_mpE4Q", "text": "So of you're in the mood for something different the southwest chicken Philly sandwich is fantastic!", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cVrh_fc0YYoGJF_Z4KYIJg", "review_id": "fFmRmc5C0wbC7LgYr9DbJw", "text": "The best! We were very impressed with the customer service-seated quickly, and greeted by our server promptly.  We were even offered a free pancake for it being our first visit!  Definitely try the berry one.  Freakin fantastic. My new go to breakfast spot", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JrNSIOrh7S7FmlAmxnk0Mw", "review_id": "WXC9xUoaZEmztikCJymsWg", "text": "Food was ok, coffee was good. The waitress was nice but forgot to order one of our entrees. I'll be back.", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aPgsw5LKzPq0ZVwT0rA9ng", "review_id": "_7nhLkwws9HrrATHzxXs5A", "text": "The food was amazing, good prices, service, and music. Plan on going back there very often. It's a great place to have breakfast or brunch. They do close at 230, so make sure you wake up early and get some food (:", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5bECjdDx7NqBv0Yt1CuVLQ", "review_id": "wkuYkLCAo4mFfY-vJnKUxg", "text": "The good egg used to be my absolute favorite breakfast place, but they got rid of the snickers and Oreo pancakes! What a bummer. My other old favorite, the la vida loca omelette, has also changed and is now called the Wild cat...what's that about? This is sun devil territory! The service was fantastic, and the food was great, but not as amazing as it used to be. I would still choose the good egg over restaurants such as IHOP any day.", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6wjiiEcrILv8ZqqjM1kiVg", "review_id": "AfFQ3z82BAVJdUzZOslT2w", "text": "My wife and I have been going to the good egg on camelback & central for years, the food is good and the service is great! I highly recommend the protein pancakes!", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hn_DclKLzdxABRGGAuqKgg", "review_id": "crF9ItF3iuOiNkBj5v0lRw", "text": "The Good Egg has reasonable food. It isn't amazing, but it's not bad. Prices are pretty reasonable, too.\n\nThis location has lots of parking since it's in a shopping strip. Inside, the decor is a little dated, but I think that's a common theme for breakfast restaurants. The manager is very friendly and attentive; I think some of the servers should take a cue from him and try to do the same.\n\nFrench toast are big, loaded with cinnamon, and tasty. Bacon is nothing extraordinary. Veggie omelet is a reasonably good, healthy option. I like the breakfast potatoes, even if they are a bit plain.\n\nThis isn't my first choice for brunch, but it's a pretty good, simple backup.", "business_id": "SkNUbFJiJtbZjY-S_S0u7g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OnRoCRai--8XJHknWbCyYA", "review_id": "NfjWCKbGlPmsVUZq0CIYwQ", "text": "Abe just open another location on North 7th Street.  Really honest and considerate man.  Have you every went to a auto mechanic place and he has candles and a spread of food out?  Car wash, oil change and etc!", "business_id": "HX5e74VqnHb7_5-QI2kkqA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-iTWDQTHXtQR3WwxyqOCMQ", "review_id": "qQhAeWxMcjDsUzDwaQs_wg", "text": "After having a horrible experience with another repair shop I was happy to have the experience I did at Simon and Sons. They were friendly and fixed my car quickly. It's definitely a small parking lot which makes it hard to maneuver around but it's worth it for the good service. And with free diagnostics you can't complain.", "business_id": "HX5e74VqnHb7_5-QI2kkqA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eeQoCEISEUgdANqRS3mR1A", "review_id": "hAJGzNejGV4tu6wdR0ngQg", "text": "This is a scam... They're pretending to be another shop and they're really sunwest auto trying to rip you off. The real Simon and sons is a dif number and address. I was ripped off and both shops were caught in lies when confronted. Going to the better business bureaus to file complaint", "business_id": "HX5e74VqnHb7_5-QI2kkqA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ojiSIKZWtIXN-8fSrLo4hQ", "review_id": "dA2FWijnjJjYeFCgeVwrDg", "text": "It's the only car place I've ever trusted. \n\nThe parking can be tricky, but they will give you an honest deal. They even stayed open late for me. Abe is the man.", "business_id": "HX5e74VqnHb7_5-QI2kkqA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N6CCk4JaGoXTHteqYCKcVg", "review_id": "eptuvpib4FBeFvoHf_Ce9g", "text": "I grew up helping out at my dad's mechanic shop. I can spot a good mechanic. Abe is very affordable and does quite a good job. Would come back here any time.", "business_id": "HX5e74VqnHb7_5-QI2kkqA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 13, "useful": 11, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "LeWPvV5OKPCOHkrAxB3c1g", "text": "The polio vaccine. \nPlymouth Rock.\nThe earth is round.\n\nA list of great human discoveries would not be complete without, perhaps, the most important of all.\n\nNEVER use the regular cashiers at Walgreen's. Go directly to the cosmetics counter. Cue the heavenly muzak. Yes, yelpers, I NEVER wait for my Snore Strips, Snicker bars or Burt's Bee's Lip Balm. I grab and buy. Otherwise you're behind the lady with the coupons. And she's still cuttin them out. Or the five pimple faced teenagers. All paying separately. Or, the worst, someone who apparently is stocking their bomb shelter and has two carts full of crap.\n\nNEVER. Just go to the cosmetics counter. Tell 'em Thomas S. sent ya!", "business_id": "HfWkdqxegjiGEXzI8j7Wwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uBp2Jmip2qXQ0iWHUDY9sQ", "review_id": "5_GXca2uRncMcP51YWoaGg", "text": "I'm giving 5-stars to this Walgreen's for the exemplary service I received at the drive-through pharmacy today.\n\nFirst of all, let me say that my pharmacy experience is colored by the typically lousy experience I get at the Fry's Marketplace pharmacy near my house. In the case of Fry's, they typically ignore you when you come to the window, take 40-minutes to fill any prescription - even something that's in a box and all they have to do is pull it off the shelf. I've even had them take 40-minutes and then tell me that they were out of the medicine and I needed to go to another store.\n\nEnough about Fry's - eventually I'll write a review of them - and back to today's tremendous experience at Walgreen's.\n\nBecause my in-law's are currently out of town, I agreed to pick up a prescription for my wife's grandmother and deliver it to her nursing home. My mother-in-law told me that I could just go through the drive-through and get it. Unfortunately, when I got there it turned out the refill had never been ordered. \n\nLuckily, the pharmacist looked in the computer, determined the needed medication, put in the refill and told me it would be ready in 20-minutes.\n\nI took my kids to run another errand and then came back to the store. When we came back to the drive-through, the first pharmacist still couldn't find the prescription in the system. However, instead of giving me the brush-off, as the would have at Fry's, she went and found the pharmacist I had talked with 20-minutes earlier. As it so happened, that pharmacist was in the midst of filling the prescription and they had the medication to me in less than 5-minutes.\n\nDespite the fact that Fry's is just around the corner, I may be transferring the family prescriptions to Walgreen's. It's a nice change to deal with people who actually make the extra effort and who seem to care,", "business_id": "HfWkdqxegjiGEXzI8j7Wwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "oC0kwGvgaAeT3ZIxdxTcJA", "review_id": "YeYlx8OFg6zDoHeuOtghdA", "text": "This has nothing to do with Walgreens unfortunately. I've only had pleasant experiences there but everyone knows what Walgreens stores are about. Instead, I'm going to fill you in on a little known secret. Or at least to me. And I'd like to think I'm a glass half full of culture kind of guy. \n\nThree words: Trojan vibrating ring! \n\nHoly. Mother. \n\nYes, the 16 year old check out dude will wonder why you're buying it at 1:13 PM on a Wednesday afternoon but do you really feel like you need to hide your pleasure seeking ways from him. Make him jealous.", "business_id": "HfWkdqxegjiGEXzI8j7Wwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "oC0kwGvgaAeT3ZIxdxTcJA", "review_id": "BQGZBA0pZhzgrjQzoh1U8A", "text": "Update:\n\nThis is the only useful yelp I've ever written! How could only one person find this useful? I don't understand...", "business_id": "HfWkdqxegjiGEXzI8j7Wwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BkmIUgwHg_5TCkJbdMEiJQ", "review_id": "XsrYWZsQL0wbs7oXXvjKgg", "text": "My experience with this Walgreens is slightly different from Brad's.  I had oral surgery yesterday and I went in to the store because there was 6 cars waiting for the drive-thru and this is the only pharmacy even close to my house.  After waiting in line 10 minutes just to drop off my prescription, the guy could notice I was in a great deal of pain and said he'd get my prescription filled within 15 minutes.  I decided to sit in the waiting area and suffer in silence.\n\nFirst off, I can't believe the authorities allow them to sell medical supplies, treat patients (they have a little doctor's office in back) or fill prescriptions here.  This place is a disgusting mess.  There were 3 chairs available for me to sit in, one had garbage on it, one had what I can only describe as a \"snail trail\" on it and one was tucked in the corner under some advertisements and next to the busy staff door.  After wedging myself into the only \"clean\" chair I started the long painful wait at Walgreens.  Once I left the store, I wanted to take off all my clothes in the parking lot and burn them right there.  I had the worst case of the heebeegeebees and didn't want to take that filth home with me.  ewwwww!!!  \n\nNow, I understand that they're busy and that other people too are in pain or need meds urgently.  I also understand that they have no control over the wackos that they let in the door and that they can't shut up that kid who is screaming and throwing a fit.  But they could at least, at very minimum, be somewhat accurate with how long they tell you it'll be.  I wouldn't have waited if they told me it was going to take 40 minutes.  I don't think I would've waited if they told me 20 minutes.  And from here on out, I won't wait at all, no matter my condition. \n\nDoes anybody know of a good locally owned pharmacy???", "business_id": "HfWkdqxegjiGEXzI8j7Wwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "7GC9fVWKa4a1ZmBGLH6Uww", "review_id": "7xvhvfrYVvDtb6wfJQGVoA", "text": "This review is for the Take Care Clinic. If you are (were) like me and had no idea how it works or if it's legit, here you go:\n\nAbout once a year I find myself in need of minor medical attention and without a primary care physician. I usually skirt the issue by having plenty of family in the medical profession that can call me in a prescription for whatever ailment I have self-diagnosed (ear infection, sinus infection, worse than usual allergies, etc.) \n\nIt's not that I wouldn't love a primary care physician to call my own - he would be old, gentle and white haired (not hasty, distracted, a bad listener or curt, like most doctors). But I am a generally healthy procrastinator, so when I had a cold that I suspected was turning into a sinus infection, I couldn't wait three weeks to six months for an opening at an office -- that is, of course, if they're accepting new patients at all. \n\nSo this Walgreens business - though strange, I admit - appealed to my urgency. It's an urgent care, basically, with a nurse practitioner on staff at more reasonable hours than a doctor's office, slightly less convenient hours than an ER or UC. It seems like a good bet when you pretty much already know what's wrong and you just need the appropriate signature to get the drugs you need to get better faster.\nI called to make sure they took my insurance and was told the copayment would be the same as a specialist. The deal is you walk in - no appointments, ever - and sign yourself in at the kiosk. Basic info only: name, number, zip, and check from list of typical maladies and then it gives you a wait time. In my case - 1 hour, 20 minutes. So at this point I'm at the same wait and cost as Urgent Care. Bummer.\nLuckily I work just across the street, so go back to the office for an hour and come back. Of course, my name was called while I was gone. So I re-enter at the kiosk (frustrating that there is no actual person to address concerns) and am given no wait time this go round. So I just sit and wait. About 10 minutes later the nurse emerges and bc there was no one ahead of me this time, I'm taken to a back room where we go thru the rigmarole that front desk admin usually takes care of before hand, so that took another 10 minutes.\nWe finally get to the medical assessment, which was taking my temp., checking my lungs and heartbeat and looking in my ears, nose and throat. That took about three minutes and my self diagnosis was confirmed. She entered my prescriptions into the computer which is automatically sent right out to the pharmacy outside and I'm done. Oh, turns out my copay was less than I was told, which was nice. (If you don't have insurance it's like $70 - yowza!)\n\nAll in all, it was convenient in a pinch and got my drugs same day. The nurse was nice enough. But I'll still put \"find a primary care physician\" on my to-do list.\n\nAlso, as someone noted, this location attracts a lot of crazies and weirdos - perhaps bc of its proximity to the LR station and Central Ave in general.", "business_id": "HfWkdqxegjiGEXzI8j7Wwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "UoBfwbXaixelZBghbJ2cSg", "review_id": "oY3kjYtgY2nb8sBu16D1OA", "text": "I hate this fucking stinky ghetto shithole. My car was broken into here in broad daylight. There's always unsavory characters lolling about, and that's just the people that work there. They roll one distrustful eye up towards you (the other obscured by emo fringe) and glare at you for even daring to disturb them. As for the people that shop here, if you stand too close, you will probably catch lice and get exposed to tuberculosis in one shot. Every time I come here, without fail, there is some sorry sack of shit at the pharmacist counter, trying to convince them they just \"lost\" their written prescription for Vicodin, or their Percocets got \"stolen\", all with Emmy-award winning shows of anguish and pain. So you're asking now why I even come here, and I don't blame you. I work long hours, and this is the closest 24-hour pharmacy to my humble abode. Sometimes, a girl doesn't have time to  drive to a first-world facility. What can I do, except clutch my bag extra close, scared-old-lady style, and take an extra long shower with extra disinfecting soap when I get home.", "business_id": "HfWkdqxegjiGEXzI8j7Wwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "AYGHNy8gPxl2Q-etTT3hZw", "review_id": "ACL63fU2fkmdDRq0zXq8Cw", "text": "This review is for the Take Care Clinic at Walgreen's.\n\nAfter getting over the flu a few weeks ago, I still had plugged up ears. I self-diagnosed myself with either a brain tumor or an ear infection. I looked up the closest Take Care Clinic, and took a drive down to Central and Osborn.\n\nThe clinic is in the far back corner, near the pharmacy. When you get back there, you have to check in using one of three computers, it is fast and easy. Next, you need to pick up a clipboard and fill out your info, much like you would at a doctor's office. I did my part, and then went and waited. There is not much of a waiting area, it kind of blends into the pharmacy waiting area.\n\nAfter about an hour, the Nurse Practitioner, Tina, called me back. They have a private exam room, fully equipped, exactly like your doctor's office. Tina was VERY kind and warm, and took her time asking lots of questions. If you are unfamiliar with Nurse Practitioners, allow me to tell you how much they rock. To become a NP, you must have years of nursing experience, including critical care, ER, etc. After years of experience and education, then one may attend college to earn a NP masters degree. One of the best things about NPs is that they take a holistic approach to patient care. For example, I have a primary care physician, who really, really sucks. When I have an appointment, she LITERALLY brings in a digital timer set for five minutes- and then starts talking. It was amazing to see her press the timer button prior to asking why I was there.\n\nAt Take Care, the NP didn't just check my ears, she did a comprehensive exam, full vitals, etc. Luckily nothing else was going on with me, but I am confident that other issues would have been discovered by Tina.My diagnosis was correct, ear infection, not tumor- which was nice.\n\nOverall, I would highly recommend this location, and Tina, as a health care provider. I am seriously going to just stick with that as my primary care, and skip the egg timer doctor who only likes to write scripts for things, not deal with the source of problems.\n\nSome people have noted that the area is sketchy, and with all due respect, that is silly. This is in a populated area, it is safe. Are there people of all walks there? Sure. Is it safe, absolutely. \n\nMy only recommendation would be that Take Care hire a medical tech to assist with checking people, helping turn around the exam room, etc. As a tip, it can get busy, so get there very early. They take tons of insurance, and my visit was only $15.", "business_id": "HfWkdqxegjiGEXzI8j7Wwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K46kUag6aS0Vd4JjiaqNsQ", "review_id": "WdG3GZ_ZGe7fYVyf9eyKAw", "text": "Friendly and helpful. But beware a homeless lady lives in the womens bathroom, they say they know shes there. She has a shopping cart there with all her stuff. Shes friendly, but she was hanging out in the only stall eating popcorn when I had to pee.", "business_id": "HfWkdqxegjiGEXzI8j7Wwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fdfax5deZnM-pmeiyhIJVw", "review_id": "BKGVDynDRDNEIBsB8JbVtA", "text": "What can I say, this is a Walgreens. They are conveniently open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with a 2 lane drive-thru pharmacy. I primarily come to this Walgreens to pick up my prescription and my experience is always hit-or-miss. The pharmacy can be EXTREMELY SLOWWWW. Especially if you come here at night since they are located near the hospitals so there is usually a small line of people filling prescriptions. \nI had one experience probably 6 months ago where I decided to go inside the store one night so I could pick up a soda or something with my prescription. There were maybe 3 or 4 people in line in front of me. I waited in line for over half an hour. During this time, any car that went through the drive thru was being served more promptly than the people standing there in line. When I finally got to the counter, the staff member was very apologetic that I had to wait so long, although I know it was not her fault, they were just severely understaffed. \nI do have to say though, that in recent months, they have been more efficient with their operations whenever I have come through here.", "business_id": "HfWkdqxegjiGEXzI8j7Wwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X1nTlg9in3_Ch8QR8Hx4lg", "review_id": "_R2iyhoDW8-Fv6Er6o6G1Q", "text": "I love my Walgreen's pharmacy! Always open, fast. The computer calls me to remind me for refills and I get the 90 day prescriptions to save trips. \n\nI went there today for my son with only partial info on his Insurance (no card) they took care of everything with no hassles and had it filled quick.", "business_id": "HfWkdqxegjiGEXzI8j7Wwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fIvDzLhs-cXbTKWp8P3eIA", "review_id": "iN9bbRIVAIL_LOeu0J41Cg", "text": "The take care clinic is a life saver!!\n\nLast weekend I was visiting my family for Mother's Day weekend. I stayed 2 nights at a hotel and was attacked by bed bugs. Fortunately, I didn't bring them back to Arizona. Seven days after the initial contact the bites have swelled and become painful. Dr. Lani said my bites became infected due to a bacteria one of the bugs was carrying. GROSS!!!!!! \n\nI showed up without an appointment and without insurance. An hour later I was seen by the doctor and given 2 prescriptions all for under $150. Thank you Walgreens Take Care Clinic.", "business_id": "HfWkdqxegjiGEXzI8j7Wwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pt8KIaIl6R9bcvBaDsOusw", "review_id": "HLC5XTuh9Qy4Rtd7ysFcYA", "text": "I just left this Walgreens where the pharmacist on duty discriminated against me and publicly humiliated me. \n\nThis is what happened. I'll try to be as detailed as possible, as this review may be used in court one day. First, let me say I have a chronic condition and I am a polite and easy-to-get-along-with \"regular\" of this pharmacy. I've never had an issue before tonight. Efran, who I normally deal with in the pharmacy, is a great guy- super friendly and always smiling. Monica, the manager, was very responsive and polite when I called her tonight. Hopefully, she will resolve the pharmacist's problem.\n\nHowever:\n\nI badly injured my finger and it became infected. It is swollen to triple size and a doctor had to slice it open today to drain the puss. The doctor used zero anesthetic, but he had good reason. That's another story.\n\nSo he gave me a prescription for 15 Vicodin and 20 antibiotics. I wasn't picking up 200 Oxycontin tablets or doing anything weird. It was a small amount of pain pills and antibiotics to match. My injury was also very visible on my right hand.\n\nI was asked for ID, which is understandable, because I was picking up a regulated narcotic. I get that.\n\nSo I hand the pharmacist a government issued photo ID. The government ID had a matching address to my prescription. In addition to that, I had an ASU student ID, a credit card (that I was paying for the prescriptions with), and my insurance card ...and I also had a visible injury. A visibly infected injury on my hand, and I was picking up the exact prescription that would match the physical evidence.\n\nWhat I'm trying to say is that it was crystal clear that I was who I claimed to be.\n\nHowever, the photo ID that I showed was unique. Only certain people get to carry it. I am not saying my ID was a green card (and I'm not saying it wasn't), but a green card would be an example of a government photo ID that is not commonly shown.\n\nBut if you are visiting from a foreign country, for example, and you are here legally, you should be able to get prescriptions that you need. I know that Arizonans aren't fond of illegal aliens, but people that are here legally should be able to get medication if they are sick.\n\nNot at this Walgreens. The pharmacist declared, in front of witnesses, that they won't serve everyone. If you are visiting this country, go elsewhere. The pharmacist at this Walgreens will not help you.\n\nUpon inspecting my government issued, legal photo ID (that the bank accepts by the way), the pharmacist said, \"I'll take it this time, but next time, you'll need an ID from the DMV.\"\n\nFrom the DMV! Can you believe it? She actually said \"from the DMV.\" \n\nI said: \"That's a legal government-issued photo ID. You can't deny me.\"\n\nShe then arrogantly proclaimed: \"I am the pharmacist and that is our policy! We need an ID from the DMV!\"\n\nI protested, because, since I don't drive, just going to the DMV is a tremendous pain in the butt. And what law says that you need DMV ID? Who says that you are required to visit the DMV ever? As far as I know, you just need to be able to prove that you are here legally. My ID proved I was here legally. And again, it was government issued photo ID.\n\nUpon me protesting, she snatched my prescriptions from the cashier (all on videotape) and said, \"Then I won't give them to you if you want to argue!\"\n\nOkay, so this girl has a power-struggle issue. I get it. \n\nI'm in agony, and I know when I am dealing with a nut-job, so I satisfied her narcissism and agreed that yes, she was the pharmacist and no, my ID wasn't good enough. And she handed me my prescriptions. Thank God. You see, it was never about the ID. Otherwise, I wouldn't have my Vicodin right now. It was about exerting control over a customer. A regular customer that has spent over a thousand dollars in that store, in 2012.\n\nShe actually held pain medication over my head, until I agreed to her illegal, discriminatory policy.\n\nSo, in a state of duress, desperate, I relented. I said, \"Okay. I agree.\" (clenching my teeth in agony)\n\nAs I was walking out, I turned to her and said, \"I am now going to write a review online.\"\n\nShe replied: \"Good! Go ahead. And now we will never serve you again.\" She went over to the computer and publicly announced that she will make a note on my account and that I can't get prescriptions from there anymore. Again, humiliating me in public.\n\nAnd what did I do? Absolutely nothing. I did nothing wrong. I never even swore or called her a bad name. All on videotape.\n\nI am contacting an attorney first thing Monday morning. Good luck Walgreens.", "business_id": "HfWkdqxegjiGEXzI8j7Wwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4DtBamDdmuYGozIHJN9cig", "review_id": "NSqKaTGzzU00WdRLqHnUrw", "text": "With its remodeling, this Walgreens has undergone a strange and wonderful transformation that is probably best viewed at 11 p.m. on the night before a major holiday. I may have to go back on Christmas Eve to confirm this hypothesis.\n\nThe deal here is that drugstores, convenience stores, dollar stores, grocery stores, and discount department stores (Target, Walmart) all want each other's business and are gradually transforming into one another. So this Walgreens is sort of a baby Walmart: smaller! cuter! friendlier! oh-so-adorbs! let's chuck it under its sweet dimpled chin and buy lots of seasonal candy!\n\nWhile rival CVS has gone the route of wide aisles with cheerful-yet-strangely-useless signage, Walgreens is packing the merchandise in. The experience is much more like the drugstores I remember fondly as a child: narrow aisles, tons o' stuff, and you never know what you'll find. It has gone hogwild for minor convenience electronics -- the stuff like car adapters and chargers where it's a pain to figure out what store even to try. Also: walls of Ferro Rocher! \n\nThere may be a real niche here for \"what I want is too specialized for QT or Circle K to carry it, but if I have to face Walmart or the grocery store or the mall, I'm gonna cry\" shoppers. Keep an eye out for the house brands that are now being featured prominently (nice!, de-lish, savings with a smile), as the pricing on these can be really, really good. \n\nIn a sensible move, this Walgreens has recognized that people who are buying cat litter, batteries, lipstick, cold medication, bourbon, and orange juice at 4 a.m. are not people in any shape to figure out how to queue. The cash registers are approached by a cattle run built from candy and small-electronics displays, and as a person who's recently endured the Camelback/16th CVS's Queue of Mass Confusion, I am grateful that there is no ambiguity about where to line up and who's next.\n\nI want to see what happens with the displays when Christmas is no longer dominant before I get too giddy, but this store looks to have become a lot of fun.", "business_id": "HfWkdqxegjiGEXzI8j7Wwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_uL7OiQSfNsCd60DrAf7qQ", "review_id": "oF9l_JtablkvUamcZ6RWGA", "text": "Walgreen's stores are all about the same. However the improvements they have given to this one are pretty awesome. \n\nYou can see a nurse, get your Rx, buy some yummy soup, snag a toy or two, pick up some toilet paper you have needed to get for a few days, gawk at the candy and swoop up a slushy all at the same location and in no time at all. \n\nWalgreen's as been a life saver at 3 in the morning on several occasions.", "business_id": "HfWkdqxegjiGEXzI8j7Wwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vg8QL0zzifZDDr5dZLIRPw", "review_id": "2i0J_7ZR7qJpa9VY6hWjbg", "text": "This is the new flagship store for Walgreens. Probably nothing like the Walgreens in your neighborhood. A few months ago construction crews showed up and started cutting holes in the walls. Then we had to meander through a dusty maze of temporary isles as jackhammers started ripping up the floor. \nFinally after all the dust settled this store is simply amazing for those downtown workers looking for moderately priced healthful options. The deli/produce bar at the new Walgreens is awesome and has a nice variety of items to choose from.\n\nGive it a look see and throw them some bones, there should be more stores like this.", "business_id": "HfWkdqxegjiGEXzI8j7Wwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DD04nMRVg0fBGHCX3uCLwA", "review_id": "O-_0Go1yuBDOOfclcQJ8Sg", "text": "I love this location, very clean, helpful staff.", "business_id": "HfWkdqxegjiGEXzI8j7Wwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wQAIt2AwAnX8XKJ1JiNzAw", "review_id": "jFMcJZbIJDUn-PK3ZvXmog", "text": "This Walgreens was in major need of renovation and boy did they hit this one out of the park. Walgreens new company style and service has far exceeded my expectations with this location. I've been here numerous times for numerous reasons and have never been disappointed with selection and customer service. I highly recommend anyone who wants to check out the new revamped Walgreens at this location.", "business_id": "HfWkdqxegjiGEXzI8j7Wwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "3uU_6L8GnFOHTsO4I3oedg", "review_id": "yG502wdZgi2EqLiUDQR1yA", "text": "Went to the pharmacy and got the DTap vaccine today (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis) and it was a super fast pleasant experience. I opted for the pharmacist to do it, and she was great! She was just so nice and I didn't even feel the needle.", "business_id": "HfWkdqxegjiGEXzI8j7Wwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "02Zk_dvahkrmCAndWTsmFw", "review_id": "VfERvuZeVz2xcCSsTq2RzQ", "text": "EXTREMELY upset with the pharmacist Nicole.  Went and dropped off my perception tonight and she told me that I just filled it on Friday at another Walgreens. She was telling me that I can not double fill medicine. She didn't ecen wait for me to get to the counter she was sharing my business with everyone waiting for the tske care clinic. She just kept saying I can not fill pain medicine twice.  I called the other wslgreens I supposly filled at they said that was a perception from LAST year 2012 and that it clearly states 2012! She is very unprofessional and has NO customer service skills. Everyone waiting heard and was starring at me I  am sure thinking I was trying to fill the same perception!  I will never step foot into this store again. I suggest you don't either if you want to be treated with respect and not feel your some kind of scam artist! Bad thing os the other people are nice and friendly!", "business_id": "HfWkdqxegjiGEXzI8j7Wwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cRyNICH0mhjxagvSyVr60Q", "review_id": "JhXgwWDzguYxBQaBdUhCOA", "text": "It's not like you can go just anywhere for over the counter pharmaceuticals, hair brushes, feminine products, a $4 copy of Flashdance (1983) on DVD, and a turkey sandwich; office max and payless shoes certainly don't have this selection.\n\nThis is a convenient spot in Central Phoenix for picking up those cold and flu-pills, tissues, a bottle of water, filling a prescription (24 hours a day), or visiting their Take Care Clinic. Every so often I need to visit a medical professional to diagnose weather I've got Rhinopharyngitis, Pertussis, or the Avian Influenza. If you're like me, then the take care clinic is the perfect spot for you. Special note, if there's bone sticking out from your leg, you've shot yourself in the forehead with a nailgun, or forgot to properly secure the overhead lighting before stepping out on stage as Ebenezer Scrooge for the opening night of \"A Christmas Carol\", this is not where you want to end up.\n\nUnless you schedule an appointment, getting in before the clinic opens at 8am doesn't really help much, you just end up waiting until 3-5 minutes before 8 so you can get your name in on the computer. If you're not quick about it, then some people who came in after you did might get in before can. I'd aim for about 10 minutes before 8, park yourself at one of their terminals and check every minute past 7:54 am until you get prompted to enter your name. If you're quick, you can get in and out. I heard some days are better than others, and some days have no wait at all. The day I was here, there were about 6 people all wanting to get their name in for an 8am appointment also; I ended up with the much desired #3, I think. \n\nAside from the whole getting your name in to the computer at the beginning of the day problem, the Nurse Practitioner was super friendly, knew her stuff, checked me out, and sent me on my way.\n\nHappy Yelping Phoenix, you might want to try the ER if you're carrying your pinky finger in a cup of ice.", "business_id": "HfWkdqxegjiGEXzI8j7Wwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XxA5k_iyzf9HdvPMp_J27w", "review_id": "3aRF6j7qMGb87wh-7uQtTg", "text": "Convenience stores sure have come a long way.  I recently went here to pick up some prescriptions and I was blown away with the store.  The lighting was bright so you could see everything.  The aisles were not so tall that you couldn't see over them. There were signs everywhere so it made it easy to find what you were looking for.   The customer service at the pharmacy was top notch. They provided me with an estimated wait time and were spot on. They rang up my additional items right there. Even though they were busy each person received such great attention and smiling from everyone there it was heartening. It is also nice to know that they have a take care clinic available right in the store.  I recommend if unsung it to schedule an appointment online.", "business_id": "HfWkdqxegjiGEXzI8j7Wwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kffxYQVQsEpF1DVlQlcGCg", "review_id": "Z9cL53YRt6T6ayxWX83mXw", "text": "This is a great little Walgreens. It is a very convienant location. \nI can always stop in here to pick up this and that when I am in downtown Phoenix.\nThey have a Clinic in here as well as the Pharmacy.\nI have never used it ,but I think that is a really great idea.\nThey sell food, and everything else you would ex[ect to find at Walgreens.\nIt is a busy place, but they are always nice. \nI think they have a restroom here that you can use if waiting for a script as well. I just heard some folks asking and they let them use it. So that is yet another handy item they give.", "business_id": "HfWkdqxegjiGEXzI8j7Wwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eSfzeof1cYHnYyt0YVyvgg", "review_id": "m9zvjvlx7GFoCI4z0dLIKw", "text": "Justin, the pharmacy manager, is far out.  Very dude, man. He gets it. There's a lof of ins, a lot of outs, a lot of what-have-yous in the pharmacy business, but he abides.  He helps out the little guy, those in need of a coupon or savings for their special medications.  A worthy face of the Walgreen empire.", "business_id": "HfWkdqxegjiGEXzI8j7Wwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8DbPqBoyeK-pw4T3y3D01A", "review_id": "YN-SltjAxyolMNcsFhl6yA", "text": "Last night 4/4/14 we attempted to make a digital print and were having issues. The young man at photo was very unhelpful and rude.  We ordered our print and went in to pick it up today and we ordered a thumbnail instead of a 4x6.  The young woman today Margold(?) salvaged it and presented us with a beautiful 8x10 in about 5 minutes! Thank you so much for turning what was a bad experience into an awesome experience.  In addition I ended up buying some things I would have purchased elsewhere.", "business_id": "HfWkdqxegjiGEXzI8j7Wwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JjccGC4IN1_-ez9CjJjYEw", "review_id": "JnKvYiy7b1Nnaj3lF2PO5g", "text": "This Walgreens has everything and is nicely designed and way easier to move through than any other Walgreens I have been to. And if I were reviewing just the store I would say it was fantastic.\nBut my experience focused primarily on the take care clinic and it's inefficiency. I was needing a physical for employment and despite having to pay out of pocket, I thought this would be far more convenient than going to a primary care doctor. \nI checked in and waited about a half hour (which wasn't very long). I was than greeted by someone (I have no idea if he was a doctor, a nurse or the receptionist). This person never introduced himself, walked me into a room with someone else's stuff. He was a young guy in his 20s with clearly very little professional experience. When I told him I wanted a physical, he let out a big sigh as if I was causing him an inconvenience. He asked me why I hasn't filled out paperwork (which were nowhere to be seen) and grabbed the papers I had brought (for the physical). He stared at the papers and  looked at them as if they were written in a foreign language. He let out another sigh. It was at this point that he wanted to start the exam, but it was also at this point that I decided I wasn't comfortable with this person ( who was frazzled, unprofessional and still hadn't introduced himself to me). My five minutes with him felt more like talking to someone from the ghetto than someone supposed to be in the medical profession and I had no intention of this person examining me! Skip this place and make an appointment somewhere  else!", "business_id": "HfWkdqxegjiGEXzI8j7Wwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gx3ZRjh43OOuavKl_rXvrA", "review_id": "Z5JhBFvap7oFGq1U2kY-TA", "text": "24 hour Walgreens has it's pros and cons ...\n\n+ Pros:\nOpen 24 hours, obviously\nCarries makeup, grocery items, OTC medicine, snacks, cards, misc.\nLarge parking lot\n\n- Cons:\nTypically if you come here late, there's only 1 cashier\nLong, slow line\nPrices are steeper here than at CVS\nYou only get the sale price if you have a Walgreens Wellness Card\n\nCome here if you are in Central Phoenix and in dire need of snacks, food, water or medicine. They'll be open!", "business_id": "HfWkdqxegjiGEXzI8j7Wwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "cJFplifWhtwRRmuOBYqrUA", "text": "After seeing Kristin's review of Xavier, I felt compelled to scrawl a little something about my alma mater, as well. \n\nFirst off, I should disclose that Brophy has changed significantly since I was there: the huge arts building, the new library, a new gym, and quite a few other additions have made it such that I barely recognize it anymore. \n\nThankfully, the crux of the positives are the same. The teachers are overwhelmingly good, with a few exceptions, and the experience is as positive as one can have in a high school environment. \n\nThe all-dude \"fratmosphere\" can be a little off-putting, but it is surprisely beneficial in a four year timeline. By senior year, the comfort of single-ed classrooms far surpassed the need to ogle ladies and allowed for many fewer inhibitions and insecurities as in a typical co-ed setup. \n\nBy the time I arrived at college, I felt more prepared than the vast majority of my classmates and even more mature, in certain ways. I am a far cry from a die hard Catholic, but the Jesuit style encourages and facilitates renaissance learning, which should be the goal of any educational system, as I see it. \n\nEvery high school has its downfalls. I'm convinced that it is an awkward time for everyone, but I guess my parting thought was that this environment actually spurred growth from the difficult nature of the common experience, which can't be said for many institutions of this kind.", "business_id": "TPyGIwybbUsOvwERNzNYnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hoczdp-krslIQM1MrO7B1w", "review_id": "qvL2DktJMWyQLyfzIKQEqw", "text": "I LOVED BROPHY!  I was in Class of 2009\nThe good:\nI got the best education you can get in this city, the school has great teachers that are reasonable, and understanding and actually become your friends. If you are struggling there are many people you can go to for help. I would HIGHLY recommend taking honors classes; the coursework is the same as the non hrns courses without being AP level and you get better teachers. The coursework was very light compared to my grade school, teachers are understanding and will work with you if you need help, they understand that you have football/robotics/job and will work with you so you can achieve a good grade. Freshmen year is made hardest for a reason, the drop rate is high to get rid of lazy misguided students, I have never seen anyone leave because of excessive course load. \n\nThere's many many clubs on campus, I would recommend the robotics club for anyone's that's looking to go into engineering , I was president synr yr, we had 30 members had over 20K of sponsorship money, engineering mentors and we traveled out of state to Las Vegas for competition, no cost paid by club members. \n\nStudents range from the typical rich parented white east-sider driving a new BMW bought and insured by mommy-daddy to the poorest poor smart-driven Mexican American living in the south west valley taking the bus to school! I loved the eclectic mix of people! \n\nThe buildings are mostly new and extremely well designed, and the old ones are nostalgic and cool. Their rooms are up to date, technology filled and awesome! \n\nBeing in an all boys school THERE'S NO DRAMA which is really nice! You get to focus on hanging out with your friends, SCHOOL and having a really good time!  The all girls' school Xavier is only a block away, it's not hard to hang with girls at all!\n\nParking for students is good, you need to carpool one other person and pay ~$25 for a permit. \n\nThe atmosphere is really relaxed (chill), teachers are not strict, and some will even let you chill on their own classroom couches during class (paying attention of course).\n\nI was the last class year without the \"laptops\" so I can't vouch for what it's like to have one, but every student now has a swivel touchscreen laptop which they take notes on, have textbooks on and do their homework with. You can goof around on the laptop during class or take notes; the final decision is up to you and the grade you wish to revive. \n\nThe bad:\nThe management has replaced the school run \"corral\" with the HORRID Michaels catering service in the \"new\" great hall, which serves much, much more expensive, less tasteful and less filling meals. \n\nThe cost is excessive, around 11k a yr! But there's plenty of financial aid for the family with limited income, single parents and many other reasons.  If your parents can't make tuition payments, the schools has a work study program so you can WORK for your education, it's not that hard to do. Brophy will not turn down a determined student if their parents cannot pay for it!", "business_id": "TPyGIwybbUsOvwERNzNYnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 10, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "_k41K8zZvkiEAoD0cYlaXg", "review_id": "-RFMOZ-7D_3VrPky6EXEKA", "text": "The wedding I went to here was in the Brophy Chapel, which although it's called a chapel was really quite a large and beautiful mission-style church.  I really love the traditional touches and the sound system was really nice.  They had a guitarist and two singers which sounded full and lovely over the speakers.  It's a great dramatic backdrop for pictures.\n\nI was really surprised at how young the priest was who celebrated Mass.  He gave a fiery passionate homily on love and marriage as a reflection of our deep desire to know and love God.", "business_id": "TPyGIwybbUsOvwERNzNYnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 23, "useful": 12, "cool": 13}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "Ab9eO3jjiryX5ENXQR7Nyg", "text": "Aaron Brothers Art Mart\n\nAaron Brothers We're Overpriced Mart.\nAaron Brothers We Have Fine Print That's Hard To Read Mart.\nAaron Brothers We Say It'll Be Ready Thursday, But We Mean NEXT Thursday Mart.\nAaron Brothers You'll Never See Thomas S. Again Mart.\nAaron Brothers Got Your Ass Yelped On Yelp Mart.\n\nHa Ha.", "business_id": "_1McGyjz_5SWHboKGSE5lg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6rRYH_b1SBMI6ibB6OY2Ig", "review_id": "ifpwckxu8R5Qz5Yjp8jrcA", "text": "I purchased a 18 X 36 print recently that I planned on framing. I stopped in Aaron Brothers even though I was planning on going to Michael's.  The lady there was very friendly and knowledgeable. She helped to choose a mat and frame. After everything was decided, she ran it through the computer and said the job would cost $675.00. I thought I must have heard wrong. She said it was correct and that it would normally be $975 but she was applying a 30% discount. I asked if we could look at an off the shelf frame. We picked one. The price of the frame was $32.50 and with a mat and labor it came to $185. Still more than I expected, but I decided to do it. She informed me that it could be ready July 30th, exactly one month. I laughed as I was leaving the store. How the hell do they stay in business? I did notice that there were two employees present and one customer, me. No surprises there.", "business_id": "_1McGyjz_5SWHboKGSE5lg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mYejRaT_t0fKRbiznU-vaA", "review_id": "GIMzQFY7UwwDt2XaFjvezg", "text": "We always get great customer service there. They are helpful and go beyond my expectations to make sure that we get the frames that we need.", "business_id": "_1McGyjz_5SWHboKGSE5lg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7zDqr2I0-xpw9HF5Ha54cA", "review_id": "6mSUt3z39vtdSwq7cgeAtg", "text": "I know. You are reading this and wanting to ridicule me for giving a high rating to a big box chain fast food joint. But before you judge I want you to think about having late meetings, or a busy night where you're at work, then the gym, then off to meet friends. Before you know it, it's late and you haven't had some food. Jack in the Box is the cure to this. Bonus is they don't have a specific time for breakfast or lunch... they offer curly fries and they have plenty of offerings that I don't have to specify no tomato on. This isn't by any means my favorite place, but at 3am, it's a great option.", "business_id": "VZYMInkjRJVHwXVFqeoMWg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d-frkSNgJWsK3Tzg5SmFPg", "review_id": "DXr7z5mGbPxVW5gKZGPMtw", "text": "Similar to the most recent review, I have to preface this with a \"I know you're reading this and thinking 'why the heck did this person give a fast food chain restaurant a good review'\"... There's always a reason behind the madness.\n\nI dined here late-night after getting into Phoenix later-than-expected, due to a flight delay. With apparently nothing else in the vicinity open after 9:50pm on a Friday night, I strutted down Central towards JITB and got there at 10:01pm... their drive through was open, but I did not have a car and the employees were in the process of locking the front doors. One woman responded to my dad's and my attempts to get the attention of the staff and was kind enough to let us in and order some much-needed artery-clogging goodness. \n\nAs if this weren't enough, 4 nights later, our post All-Star Game hunger set in. Again, we arrived at JITB as they were closing up, but upon recognizing us as those lame Californians without a car, the staff let us in once more.\n\nSUMMARY: Service was excellent, staff are all friendly and quality people. Food was typical JITB, but might I say that Sprite I had felt extra cool against that 10pm, 101 degree heat.", "business_id": "VZYMInkjRJVHwXVFqeoMWg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KdeUy-TKeRNznRtQ8e2YPQ", "review_id": "M3rq2uZ8mkvplbXUDcUeyg", "text": "This was my first experience eating Jack in the Box since I moved from GA to AZ 2 days ago. The service was horrible! Cashier had attitude when I told her I was still reviewing the menu. When I was ready to place my order she was very rude & sighing as if she needed me to speed up. Then I watched as she prepared her food, placed it on a tray & walked off as my food sat in the window. The drive-thru person came to see if I had been helped & proceeded to bag my food after I told him I was waiting. This place needs better service.", "business_id": "VZYMInkjRJVHwXVFqeoMWg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 15, "useful": 16, "cool": 16}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "DPMFpCjjOfg0L5eiyH2iTg", "text": "The ladies at Ide Mania are HIGH energy. Dios mio! Don't expect a whimper of a greeting when entering this salon. Formely a bank, with the vault now serving as the \"waxing\" area. Not that I need waxing, I've just heard this. I mean it's not like I have a little lower back hair. Anyway, this Aveda only salon is fun, professional and affordable. The aroma of Aveda greets you the second you open the front door. While washing your hair with the yummy Aveda products your bound to get a delicious head massage in the process. Lights out Mary! So relaxing. If you're really nice, they'll even massage your tired, weary hands. So head into Central Phoenix, whip open those glass doors and say Hola Gina, necisito un haircuto!!!!", "business_id": "1iP6SyuWpm_4E6Mx6zOS9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "EJu5peGoO4tzop0pQtgHgA", "review_id": "Ec_w0qsC95CuR4peugn0Tg", "text": "*Sigh*\n\nIt's times like this I wish I was a lawyer.   Or an accountant.  Cripes, even a bank teller makes more money than I do. \n\nIde Mania is perfect in every way.  It's close by, it's an Aveda salon, they even give you a freakin' head massage before they cut your hair.\n\nAnd wow, do they ever cut your hair.  It was the second most perfect haircut I've ever gotten, topped only by the one my best friend gave me, after listening to me rattle on for ten minutes about what I wanted.\n\nBut it was $65.  $65!  Grocery money for a week!  Six shirts from a thrift store!  Enough money to fill up my moped 21 times!\n\nI am a teacher and so I will not be visiting Ide Mania any time soon.  \n\nVery sad, I am.", "business_id": "1iP6SyuWpm_4E6Mx6zOS9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 10, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "jYWI9qJFCd1hDwF_dihPhg", "review_id": "i9Engnl8JTae4KilgnydOw", "text": "Have you ever been to one of those pricey salons where you walk out with a trendy, perfectly coiffed 'do, every last strand in its place? Where the stylist carefully straightens or curls or teases your hair into a style so picture-perfect, it's the absolute zenith of hairstyles?\n\nI hate those places.\n\nMore often than not, a hairdresser who's busy adding products and whipping out the curling iron is trying to style her way into a better haircut. And that just won't fly with me. Cuz when she pulls out that little hand mirror and spins me around, I want to see what the cut looks like, not what her Con-Air handiwork looks like.\n\nThat's why I trust Ide Mania's lovely and talented Amina, and only Amina, to give me a just-hip-enough, just-lazy-enough look that gets compliments with minimal effort. \n\nIn the three years I've seen her, she's moved from a beautiful (but wretchedly run) Tempe salon a mile from my home to a former bank branch in downtown Phoenix. She's raised her prices $10 (to be fair, at $55 she's still cheaper than many other Aveda stylists around town). She's become busy enough that I have to prebook my Saturday appointments weeks out. \n\nNone of this phases me at all. Hell, I'd probably follow her to Peoria, and I'm not even sure I know where Peoria even is.", "business_id": "1iP6SyuWpm_4E6Mx6zOS9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "hwB4sfkn9oKhFcoIOj66Vg", "review_id": "M1oM0bnlbZtsA4Um9WoKRA", "text": "The salon has moved down Central a few blocks...and I love their color scheme of pale greens, gold and yellows...blends in perfectly with their Aveda Salon concept. My hairdresser is Amina and she's super sweet. She always has a big smile on her face when she sees me, and we have a great time chatting while she colors and cuts my hair. i always leave there feeling fabulous. Plus, Gina at the desk is a hoot! Have her do your make up with some fake lashes!", "business_id": "1iP6SyuWpm_4E6Mx6zOS9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 17, "useful": 9, "cool": 17}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "TSs0Fbc67knHOvUP5TOKdA", "text": "Carnes y quesos! Las chicas caliente a Ide Mania rock my chain Maria! Cada time. And now mis novias estan in una salon nueva. Same fabulosa mujeres. But en un building muy pretty with suelos de wood and colores muy soothing. Ole for Ide Mania. Gracias for keeping Tomasito muy guapo and muy feliz! TE AMO IDE MANIA!!!!!", "business_id": "1iP6SyuWpm_4E6Mx6zOS9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "HP_xZYNC5XK-VyNrnHbtRQ", "review_id": "Tql5RqRL396BOZ3n7mJxiA", "text": "Since moving from the Ahwautkee area I don't live as close to the salon I used to go to or the gal that cut my hair. I debated making the drive out there for a hair cut and staying loyal to my stylist, but I'm lazy, so I needed a place closer to Central Phoenix. On a tip Ide Mania was recommended (thanks Thomas S.!!). I was prepared that I would be paying $55-$65 for a hair cut which seems insane, but this cut was worth it!\n\nStephen was my stylist and he is simply awesome! From now on I only want him to cut my hair. Not only did he do an amazing job, but he is from Manchester and I finally got to talk to someone about all the great music from that area of England. \n\nThis salon has a nice, laid back atmosphere. The gal (Gina) that works the desk is so friendly and makes you feel very welcome. \n\nI love Aveda products and I'm glad this salon offers their line. \n\nI'm now saving money towards my next hair cut at Ide Mania. It's pricey, but this was the first time I walked out of a salon and have been totally happy with my hair. Big thank you to Stephen for being so awesome!!", "business_id": "1iP6SyuWpm_4E6Mx6zOS9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "z6hvsvWDH7N2Ch59ZQMbtA", "review_id": "GmbBfdWzi1bGYm_ANlL58w", "text": "Believe the hype.  \n\nI was skeptical, but it's true: after a week, the haircut and color Amina gave me at Ide Mania looks and feels incredible.\n\nI am a bit of a salon whore.  For the last year or so, I've been playing the field, looking for \"the one,\" and I think I am ready for a committed relationship.  Don't get me wrong, I liked all my previous stylists, but if I am paying more than 60 a haircut, I don't want lectures about all the things I (and my previous hairdresser) am doing wrong, constant product sales pitches, and strained conversation.  It's really the reason I don't go to the salon as often as I should.  I feel like I am being held captive.\n\nAmina was refreshing.  She was so smart and fun to talk to that I am actually looking forward to my next visit.  And although it is true that she is expensive, I would rather pay more for a great haircut and just go a little less often.  And it is so worth it not to have to endure the constant badgering about what products I use and how whatever products they are hawking at the front desk are so much better.\n\nThanks for the tip, yelpsters!", "business_id": "1iP6SyuWpm_4E6Mx6zOS9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rT8ChRLRQfS9Oyg3QiA8Cg", "review_id": "O-TWeLqZ6_XifsZcvsY_uA", "text": "I love this salon! Gina and Lilly are incredible and if you want a salon that caters to every need, this us your place! Stop looking this is the best salon in town...they rock!", "business_id": "1iP6SyuWpm_4E6Mx6zOS9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TZThhGah0wYqIsSirxC7BA", "review_id": "3rP9E1qjxqDqkbcCd_JeIQ", "text": "All though I was born and raised in Phoenix, I am now what they call \"a snow bird\", I live here for six months of the year.  I have been searching for the right and perfect Aveda Salon in Phoenix for several years.  Well, the search is over!  I walked in and made an appt over a week ago.  Gina is vivacious, and very accommodating.  I got my hair cut and colored by Stephen, who was wonderful.  I am ashamed to say that I got my appointment time confused and was 25 minutes late, but luckily he was still able to accomdate me, and was very forgiving.  Lilly fit me in and did a beautiful job shaping my eyebrows.  I left there feeling great!  I love my hair cut, and the color is absolutely perfect!  My eyebrows look amazing!  Next appointment is already booked.  The wonderful thing about this salon is that I can get a mini facial while my hair is processing!  I can't wait to go back!  Thanks so much everyone!", "business_id": "1iP6SyuWpm_4E6Mx6zOS9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Sl9-42mecdhUYkF6KTtsmw", "review_id": "qbcEHggvrtQmtXPKm4Ey6A", "text": "The staff at Ide Mania is wonderful and very professional.  They take of their clients and see to it that you are always leave satisfied.  There is never a too-good-for-you attitude which you will find at other establishments.\n\nAmina Call always does her very best.  She is intelligent and can hold a great conversation, all while making you look great.  Her talents with scissors is reflected in her work and I highly recommend both Amina Call and Ide Mania.", "business_id": "1iP6SyuWpm_4E6Mx6zOS9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KOyerlTt84xiqMLOZLtWjQ", "review_id": "Bfv5RnniQEaH8yRzD6t8RA", "text": "I was looking for a place to get a last-minute brow wax.  This happened to be between my work and school, so I made an appointment.  My schedule was tight, so I was disappointed that I sat for ten minutes to be taken back.  Lilly did a great job on my brows that made up for the wait.  She took the time to listen to what I wanted and made sure I didn't look like a lop-sided goob (unlike the lady at the nail salon the previous time, yikes).  It was honestly the best brow wax I've ever had.  I have struggled to find someone that can do a good job, but Lilly just may be that person.  I will remember for the next time though not to be in a hurry.  \n\nParking was very difficult and I have no idea if I even parked in the right spot.  Thankfully I wasn't there long though and didn't get a ticket.", "business_id": "1iP6SyuWpm_4E6Mx6zOS9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "RxfFQxUtSIGYwTKU_rvAeg", "review_id": "IY0tDvuXbpxsAgCcLw7HgQ", "text": "I finally made an appt today after receiving a $65 gift certificate from the hubby. I bitched and moaned after calling Sunday and Monday (yesterday) only to not reach ANYONE. Come to find out, they are closed both days and I somehow neglected to see that when I looked up their hours online. Yes, I am an airhead. I do think it is annoying that their voicemail directs you to their website for hours, though. Anyways, one of the girls actually responded to my voicemail and called me back today to schedule an appt. Seriously? Someone actually called back? Major kudos in my book and then they were able to take me in this afternoon/evening which made me very happy. I was almost 15 minutes late to my appt because the address on my gift certificate was their old location so be aware that they are at Central and south of Virginia, NOT closer to Indian School. The girl working on my hair was Miranda. I opted for the shampoo, cut, and style ($60). If I recall correctly, they do a scalp massage with every haircut and Miranda also gave me a hand massage but I don't remember if that is also with the cut or part of the shampoo. I had Miranda trim my hair, clean up my layers and blow-dry my hair straight (I have curly hair). My hair looks amazing and is silky soft. Yes, I could be in a hair commercial right now with my hair bouncing around my face. I thought Miranda was great and we had good conversation. I thought, whoah she could actually be my friend! She must have wooed me with her stylist charms. No, but seriously, this place was very chill, employees seemed happy to work there and very welcoming of the customers. I guess $60 may seem expensive to some but I felt like you got alot for it. I couldn't do this every month but could be persuaded to visit IDE Mania every 3 months. That seems more reasonable right???? What was cool, too, was that they let me use the remaining $5 on the gift certificate towards Miranda's tip so I gave the rest in cash. The parking situation could be a little awkward but I didn't have any issues. I haven't really been to any other salons (for hair) but as far as I'm concerned, I don't need to. Hubby can continue sending me to this place!", "business_id": "1iP6SyuWpm_4E6Mx6zOS9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "f9kkiseXBsr71wc06bhkgA", "review_id": "aRQL8rABH0VnWbL8fH7LkQ", "text": "Finally, a chic and affordable Aveda salon in downtown Phoenix. Hooray! I love this place. The ladies at the front desk are SO warm and inviting - they're the kind of people who would make you forget all about your bad day. I trust Lilly with my waxes - she is friendly and very knowledgeable. I was scared for my first wax and asked her about a million questions, all of which she answered thoroughly and with patience. I haven't had a haircut here yet, but definitely plan on it.", "business_id": "1iP6SyuWpm_4E6Mx6zOS9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "jli9G-mRzOGuN18DpZGw1A", "review_id": "drzC8Ig_jR5E-gD1Qw3Hqw", "text": "I went in to Ide Mania for the first time the other day just to pick up some Aveda products.  Typically I buy them online because I can't stand the staff at Aveda salons, especially at Scottsdale.  The facade of this salon is misleading-- inside is absolutely beautiful! The staff were extremely helpful and kind, and they gave me lots of suggestions and pointers on styling.  Most of all, they were so non-judgmental and I really appreciate that.  I will definitely be buying my Aveda products here from now on!", "business_id": "1iP6SyuWpm_4E6Mx6zOS9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Zcx66YAlgyClDEhi5W86Hg", "review_id": "_2T4HOntfDatgZTJq2d0FA", "text": "I love love this place. I am a total chicken when it comes to my hair (fine and curly) and have had the same exact hair cut for years. I finally decided that I needed a change, a BIG change. So I picked Ide because of the reviews I read on here and figured why not!\n\nMiranda was my stylist. I went from shoulder length hair to an awesome chopped bob! Miranda listened to my regular style routine and gave me a haircut that works both when I am in a hurry and also can look super glam when I have a little more time to style it.\n\nThe atmosphere in the salon is great, the customers were very cool, and the staff was very friendly and social.\n\nI am IN LOVE with my new hair cut, and Ide Mania! \n\nIn fact, I will be going back soon for a trim and highlights!", "business_id": "1iP6SyuWpm_4E6Mx6zOS9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Zcx66YAlgyClDEhi5W86Hg", "review_id": "dWUFa96HzbzE0renYhBU4g", "text": "Okay I just need to say that this truly is the best place ever. I love Miranda, she is magic with those scissors. The women who work there are all SOOOO sweet and helpful. I am Super picky and have fine curly hair and am always terrified when its time to get a cut because I'm afraid its gonna turn out bad (and gluing my hair back on isn't an option) but I am NEVER disappointed. Thank you Miranda and all the IDE staff! You guys rock!", "business_id": "1iP6SyuWpm_4E6Mx6zOS9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "IUWjTmXc3wLVaMHz33inaA", "review_id": "398iE7FB5YCXaGS1wD8fLw", "text": "I have been shopping around for a new stylist since my last stylist moved away nearly two years ago.  I live in Central Phoenix, and had been bouncing between my mother's stylist in Chandler, who I like, but is far away, and Salon Estique, which I liked, but never really LOVED.\n\nFolks, I am in LOVE!  Miranda was seriously a miracle worker.  I showed her a picture of a style I liked, and she was able to modify the style to fit my hair texture and lifestyle.  I also had highlights that had turned brassy, and she brought them to life.  Further, I have thick hair, and it normally takes three hours to give me a highlight/cut/style.  Miranda finished in about two hours!  \n\nThe best part was that I ended spending less than what I had been spending at Salon Estique.  $135 for a highlight, cut, toner, and style.  While I realize this is pricey, it's about $50 less than what I had been spending, and totally worth it for a cut that I just adore.  I have found a home :)", "business_id": "1iP6SyuWpm_4E6Mx6zOS9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "23-FXvM7P1ZJFawV3ccZ1Q", "review_id": "7FYzcbzaFN0oUglXAaCL1A", "text": "My experience here has been wonderful! I get my hair cut by Lettie and my eyebrows does by Lily.. and they're both gems! I highly recommended Lettie for anyone with curly hair. She listens so well to what I want and they delivers with a beautiful cut. And Lily is wonderful too. \nThough this is an Aveda salon, it lacks the uppity vibe that I expected. The staff is professional and knowledgeable but also welcoming and sincere. Love love love this place!", "business_id": "1iP6SyuWpm_4E6Mx6zOS9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qYCAR7Q4u6xvAWLVR56W3A", "review_id": "9mBL4NzOCtQ-0U6I80m6lw", "text": "My mom has been a regular at Ide Mania for years and also takes my 17 year old brother with curly hair there, but they don't Yelp.  She absolutely loves this place so it's always the go-to place for gift certificates for her birthday, Mother's Day, and Christmas.  My family was even nice enough to get me a gift certificate which I was used for an amazing 1-hour spa pedicure and a bunch of products.  Every time I've gone in there for gift certificates, to stop in and say Hi to my Mom while she's getting her hair done, or for products they've always been so funny, warm, professional and nice.\n\nMy mom and brother who go there both have curly hair and Lettie knows exactly what to do and how to make their hair look the way they want.   My 17 year old brother has been able to grow out his curly hair from short to about to a little above the shoulders, but it's cut/shaped really well so it always looks really good even between haircuts.", "business_id": "1iP6SyuWpm_4E6Mx6zOS9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Lj2Gf-tvMVpwOGF5Z20bIQ", "review_id": "Rd-IFdLIcZxcpm9j2NddFA", "text": "I've actually known Ide since the late 80's (I hate to even type that!) but she's never done my hair!\nAfter receiving a terrible cut at Paul Mitchel The School, I ran to Ide who immediately admonished me for \"Going THERE!!\".\nShe admitted my hair was now a challenge, but the final cut she gave me is stunning! I can't write enough about how much I love it...and her! I strongly recommend Ide Mania! Trust me, you'll receive total care and attention!", "business_id": "1iP6SyuWpm_4E6Mx6zOS9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "akMGLz_YlrolnylagR-1WQ", "review_id": "4FlS2kGPSQxMIuGTwX7p6w", "text": "Love, love Ide Mania and everyone working there... I've known Ide and the entire family for over 16 years... I'm ready for a change and guess where I'm going...IDE.  You can also get a facial, nails and relax while Ms. Gina does your makeup... she is a makeup extraordinaire...\n\nIf you are new in town, or being here a while and your hair stylist is not cutting it... go to Ide Mania...don't waste your time... Plus they use Aveda...yeah.", "business_id": "1iP6SyuWpm_4E6Mx6zOS9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ULm3xTh4tmWkIWTLEyQBQg", "review_id": "zH58HSCK8jsm5l22Q_10ow", "text": "Another 5-star review for Ide Mania and Lettie.  I went to the salon for the first time last Saturday.  Everyone in the salon is friendly, and they all seemed happy, creating a pleasant atmosphere.  Lettie colored my hair (nice job!), and gave me a fabulous cut.  She really knows what to do with curly hair!  I only had to put a little product in my hair this morning -- no hair dryer, flat iron, curling iron...  Everyone I have seen at work this morning has told me my hair looks great!  Low effort and high reward -- what more could you want?", "business_id": "1iP6SyuWpm_4E6Mx6zOS9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aTi0NVrcPJWbN6jAsJVcAw", "review_id": "2qTUjuHek95Tm1O3ZLIHDQ", "text": "Aside from one visit to Ramon at Carmen! Carmen! at the very end, I lived in Raleigh for two years and never found a hair stylist. \n\nI move to Phoenix and get it right on the first try, within a WEEK!!\n\nLook at my profile pic.  You see those long, gorgeous locks?  Yeah.  I want to know how long you've been doing hair, how long you've been doing color, and how comfortable you are with long hair. The wrong answer to any of those questions will send me to the next phone number on my list. \n\nLuckily, I didn't need to do that here...Gina hooked me up with an appointment with Erica on Saturday, and I left a very happy camper.  My color looks great, and I'm satisfied with the cut.  I can't wait to get up in the morning to see what fun I can have with it. \n\nThis is an Aveda salon, and of course carries the great Aveda products. You can also get manis/pedis, waxing, and makeup done here. It's on North Central, across from IHOP, south of Osborn.  \n\nIf you're new to Phoenix, let me save you the trouble -- COME HERE!!  Ask for Erica!", "business_id": "1iP6SyuWpm_4E6Mx6zOS9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z02XdD0muEz2FFQKPERMYQ", "review_id": "-ZOnOPYmLoi_wtsBQIvRxA", "text": "I recently moved to Phoenix and needed to find a new salon after going to the same high-end place in Glendale.  Well, yelpers, the reason I went to Ide Mania was more than just because it was down the street.  The great reviews from previous clients lured me to the salon.  I had a great haircut from Lettie!  She nailed it the first time!  I'm going to become a regular.  Love the salon and the Aveda products they use.  The owner even came up and introduced herself and welcomed me and made me feel at home.  Love this place!  Thanks for being there Ide Mania!  I'll be seeing you.", "business_id": "1iP6SyuWpm_4E6Mx6zOS9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1Y_fyqdh9QsnM2JZdQ_BgQ", "review_id": "x6qvYKFITvtSQ_C89-G11A", "text": "Being new in a town, it can be a little nerve wracking trying to find a new hair stylist. I'm so glad I trusted Yelp and checked out Ide Mania. \n\nFirst off, the salon was beautiful. The great colors & atmosphere made it feel comfortable from the moment I walked in. I was promptly greeted by a very friendly receptionist. No snooty attitudes here!\n\nMy stylist was Miranda and she was great! She was very easy to talk with & most importantly listened to what I wanted . Nothing worse than telling a stylist you want a trim and end up with 3 inches less hair! We worked together to pick out a great color and she gave my long lifeless hair some much needed style (without taking off much length, just what I asked for!). Also, they use Aveda products which smell great and feel incredibly natural in your hair.\n\nThe only downside is that it is a bit pricey. Not out of this world expensive, but a little more than I've spent in the past. The cost is worth it for me as I only get my hair done  every 3 months or so. Plus, the peace of mind of knowing you are in good hands is hard to put a dollar amount on.\n\nI look forward to going back in a few months. If you are new in town or just looking for a new place, check them out! I doubt you will be disappointed!", "business_id": "1iP6SyuWpm_4E6Mx6zOS9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Sl9-42mecdhUYkF6KTtsmw", "review_id": "wKtS5l73z-W-_PagqQTxiQ", "text": "Amina has moved over to Snapdragon, so that's the spot.  Losing a star because a star left....", "business_id": "1iP6SyuWpm_4E6Mx6zOS9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u4MQp3zX9RolLtNnp9FxoA", "review_id": "R0XFubjNkz7AMnvTFG0GTQ", "text": "This place is so perfect! I never had problems with the services. I just sit down and tell them to surprise me every time that I'm there. With all guts, I can say that I was never disappointed. I'm always surprised and proud at the end my session with them. I highly recommend this place.", "business_id": "1iP6SyuWpm_4E6Mx6zOS9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4SzXh0CIdKHhdT0jAxaioQ", "review_id": "HlIjXgL5KyjUePk70zsQqw", "text": "I went to Mania and worked with Miranda! OK, and Gina, too! The entire experience was fabulous from the very beginning. Gina took my call, we chatted and laughed like we were longtime friends . . . she even told me I will get along well with the Ide Mania crew! She hooked me up with Miranda, but also assured me that anyone in this crew will make me happy! And after my first visit, I believe her :) Miranda is a color AND cut expert! She even used texture scissors on my hair--a first for me and I LOVE it! My color is just perfect. I tend to be a one stylist person and I literally stumbled on this salon . . .and I will be back. Thank you Mania!", "business_id": "1iP6SyuWpm_4E6Mx6zOS9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LkQvy1Ow7YywKBq7W4T4vA", "review_id": "eskSSQeWdpVGI6dqPrakBA", "text": "Okay, I didn't even GET THERE and they were trying to upsell me and get me to buy their shampoo and conditioner OVER THE PHONE while I\"m trying to make an appt.  When I didn't understand the woman (she was so focused on selling me on paying an extra $40 so they can show me how to use a shampoo and conditioner they have , hey, if I don't know how to use shampoo and conditioner yet, i shouldn't be functioning in society), she got all snooty and nasty.  So, I don't know how they cut hair, but if I get someone selling me products BEFORE I even put a foot in the door, I'm not going.  I want to go somewhere I can relax, thank you.", "business_id": "1iP6SyuWpm_4E6Mx6zOS9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r0vc3x6NjYxiYiuvhi7Q5Q", "review_id": "yq7PcSMjh4yANXKUIxXEfA", "text": "I can't say enough great things. I just happened to be walking by and made an appointment for a cut and color. Miranda is great! To me the prices are average for an Aveda salon. My friend in Dallas is MUCH more expensive. \nI decided to also get my eyebrows waxed and Lily was also super. Both took the time to discuss what I've been doing recently and even developed a plan for reshaping my brows for a more dramatic effect. Nobody has really done that. \nI will be back. Love Ide Mania.", "business_id": "1iP6SyuWpm_4E6Mx6zOS9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LkQvy1Ow7YywKBq7W4T4vA", "review_id": "NjS_y5xn-6leiTJmlJqxEg", "text": "The owner commented, and is still rude and lying in her comments.  She invited me in her comment to try another salon.  Wow.  thank you.  I did.  And I LOVED it.  And they let me try the Invati products and helped me with all of that for FREE.  that's right.  What you actually did say is that for more money you will let me try the Invati.  No thanks.", "business_id": "1iP6SyuWpm_4E6Mx6zOS9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OLQ_X0KkwXgDD3UL8lCKoA", "review_id": "pcxGndwfDRmZUWrWe7tcQA", "text": "Miranda was my stylist for three years while I lived in Phoenix, and she was by far the best stylist I've ever had. My hair is pretty deceptive. It appears to be completely normal slightly wavy hair until you start working with it. Then you realize that I have a ton of hair with as many cowlicks as is humanly possible. I also have some of those \"mature blonde hairs\" growing in a little more than they should at my age. Despite all of these challenges, Miranda's cuts and color always looked great, not just the day I got my hair done, but for weeks afterward. To me, the mark of a good stylist is when your hair still looks good 6 weeks after the cut, and mine always did. Now that I'm in a new city, I'm not sure how I'm going to find a stylist who compares.", "business_id": "1iP6SyuWpm_4E6Mx6zOS9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mR7LQurf_awsKqDK46NRew", "review_id": "0v2faYNpeXnWZPl_pllGGg", "text": "Loooove Ide Mania! I go there mostly for waxing since I'm terrible about getting my hair cut, but I always see those getting their hair done smiling and laughing and their hair looks great. I'll be going there for this soon. \n\nAs for the waxing... Lily is AH-MAY-ZING! She's so sweet and fun, and she does the best job on waxing that I've ever had! They're quick to make appointments to fit your busy schedule and the ladies working are so friendly! You're missing out if you haven't been here yet! :) \n\nPS - Their prices are also great! Better than any other salon I've been to WITH better service and results.", "business_id": "1iP6SyuWpm_4E6Mx6zOS9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HtqLdQPTb5SjH_6ytxCmJg", "review_id": "41q-RpPKe3bUT5MQQ30tMg", "text": "Great group of ladies, always friendly and fun. I've been going to Susan for a year and a half now. I'm gonna miss her when I move.", "business_id": "1iP6SyuWpm_4E6Mx6zOS9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TspULoRexijvU_77PM0prg", "review_id": "9JGqpx0fbl6W062NLgb3QA", "text": "I love this place.  I've been twice now.  The first time, in January,  I went in for a major change.  I went from long hair to a asymmetrical fringy bob.  Erica was fabulous.  When I told her I don't like to cut my hair often, she wasn't turned off a bit.  I just had my hair cut for the second time by Erica (six months later) and had her do a little more \"drastic\" cut, and partial highlights.  Again, I love it and have had many compliments already. The vibe of the place is fun, light hearted, and friendly, but they don't mess around when it comes to the cut.  I don't feel like the friendly, up beat and fun atmosphere translates into a lack of attention to detail with the cut and color (as has happened in other salons) \n\nThe price is more expensive than the last place I went (which I loved) but I wanted some place closer to work/home.  I'm really happy I found Ide Mania and Erica.  I highly recommend this salon.", "business_id": "1iP6SyuWpm_4E6Mx6zOS9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BsgXTs_hz4AwgbK0wSIIxw", "review_id": "MHoApzy9ub_MKH1Km8VBcA", "text": "I was told to go to this salon by my best friend after I had fried my hair in a depressed state. (Long story)  I slumped in and was immediately set at ease and take care of totally by Erica with a FANTASTIC cut and Gina with some color shampoo.   The damage finally grew out but I still go because Erica or Susan give me such great cuts and Gina gets me in when I need to - fast too!  Lily does great waxing and the place is just urban cool.  It smells good too.", "business_id": "1iP6SyuWpm_4E6Mx6zOS9A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Bwo_j9OGpZN60T5HxKOTeA", "review_id": "9b2fK4K5oMLVNrTF6wsCQA", "text": "BEST dentist in Phoenix. Dr. Bracken has been caring for my family's teeth since before I was born. We are talking since the 1960's, friends. Though he has been in this career a long time, he shows no sign of slowing down or intention to retire. He loves his work. \n\nDr. Bracken's employees love him, and they don't leave. I don't think there is an office person or hygenist that hasn't worked there for more than 20 years.That is REALLY a testament. \n\nThe hygenists, Kathy and Donna, are SO gentle when they clean your teeth. The take whatever time is needed to do a great job without you feeling discomfort. And they are always, always pleasant and happy to be there. \n\nThe office staff always have a smile and chuckle for you. \n\nPrices are unbelievably reasonable. I have no insurance, a cleaning, full X-Ray and exam by Dr. Bracken set me back less than $90. With no X-ray only $60. I never have to buy a toothbrush because they give you a brand new Oral-B with every visit, along with some dental floss. \n\nDr. Bracken is able to administer a local anesthetic so you don't even feel the needle prick. I've never been in pain during any procedure, cavity filling, etc. He explains everything and will take time to answer your questions. And he is so caring and cheerful he makes every encounter fun.  \n\nI will be shattered and lost should this wonderful man ever retire!", "business_id": "2BcNZqbEY9x3F2hcs5GUhg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ykHD2jjtQfVgxYS0dU_vwA", "review_id": "Ksalh7WgUjMDxWnBewUUwg", "text": "This man is very honest. He doesn't try to perform work that isn't necessary. He is intelligent, kind and highly skilled.", "business_id": "2BcNZqbEY9x3F2hcs5GUhg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "itWDC1MoquLplv0uIn36xQ", "review_id": "Z0djI43ioC2NAE5WH9vNbw", "text": "I chipped my front tooth!!\n\nGoogled \"Phoenix dentist.\" Had a consultation at a different dentist office, very uncomfortable.\n\nWent to Dr.Bracken, on a referral, and could not of been happier.the person who referred me has been going to Dr.Bracken since she was 6 and she is now........well, older.\n\nThe office is nothing fancy but very welcoming. I have been told that the front desk ladies are the doctor's  sisters. i was also told not to be late for them..\n\nMy appointment was at 845 and I was back in the chair at 835. As the dentist was informing me of what he recommened for my teeth he was also flossing my teeth!\n\nWent in the next day. Tooth fixed, looks just like the neighboring teeth, and was very affordable.\n\nGive Dr Bracken a chance and you will not regret it.", "business_id": "2BcNZqbEY9x3F2hcs5GUhg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MbogV99-KSj_Iy1tLNMZpA", "review_id": "6oVlPhg0OE8AGwx0QVhE2Q", "text": "We love Dr. Bracken. He is the most honest and capable dentist that I've ever had. No frills and not fancy, just good ole fashion dentistry. Nice staff at the front desk and they've been there forever. Great hygienists who have also been there for many  years. Hope he never retires!", "business_id": "2BcNZqbEY9x3F2hcs5GUhg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VgROlrLjavrtHdGHML3NHw", "review_id": "NSi1_o5yRb6ELrws5PIJww", "text": "It would appear that Dr Bracken has retired.", "business_id": "2BcNZqbEY9x3F2hcs5GUhg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W4MYciTgo9lKHrxURpU6PQ", "review_id": "ECd6UlpJSDghgs9Vxx_2HA", "text": "Dr. John Bracken had been my dentist for 42 years.  I was sad when he retired in December of 2013 but it's time for him to enjoy doing whatever. Happy Retirement Dr. Bracken.", "business_id": "2BcNZqbEY9x3F2hcs5GUhg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UUHEVGrLubLV4Q4P4Haz3g", "review_id": "3BONqfiWsnyxGxAHY9WRjQ", "text": "Vitality rocks.  I've been working with Melissa for a few months and have already seen results.  I had a great nutrition session with Jen.  My wife also does personal training there, and is very happy.  No pretentiousness, just a great workout with a great staff.", "business_id": "lquFtAcCRSpNYAN1qlxWhA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x4eIi_YiwKj1pzcspeLt-Q", "review_id": "s1dMa-5CkwBQtWoedfXPdg", "text": "Vitality Health and Fitness is a small gym that offers personal fitness, group fitness and fitness classes. The classes and the training programs are all varied, challenging, unique and fun. The members are positive, full of smiles and easy-going. The gym is not intimidating at all, the trainers are kind and build programs that suit your personal fitness levels, and the cost is VERY reasonable.  \n\nMy husband and I have been working out with Megan, and she's a doll.  We haven't gone for very long so we'll keep you posted on the impending RESULTS!\n\nVitality also offers nutrition and massage -- which we both plan on checking out!  The owner is delightful and easy to work with. If you have any questions or concerns about your costs or the way you are being treated, she works WITH you to ensure you are getting the level of service that you expect and that the club/program can provide. The owner is honest and respectful, fair and reasonable. I think everyone should contact this club and see if it might work for them - you won't be disappointed!", "business_id": "lquFtAcCRSpNYAN1qlxWhA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-jVqKRJ2P_LFQOfRyBpg_g", "review_id": "knOxxhPbgaFlhODegiiXLg", "text": "Great place. As one reviewer said this is NOT a meat-market. Smart trainers, great use of space and allow you to get in and get out quick with 30 minute workouts. The trainers here don't rely on machine circuits like many other gyms. At Vitality you are using dumbbells, kettlebells, TRX, barbells, medicine balls and even flipping tires or hitting the heavybag. The owner is incredibly nice, and make sure to ask for Liz if you want a trainer who is high energy and will kick your butt!", "business_id": "lquFtAcCRSpNYAN1qlxWhA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AZ8HXroYOp15PtAafwTKuA", "review_id": "skNbbO2m9pgWd0mqelMzOQ", "text": "David has the best personal and group training sessions I have ever been in.  He customizes the training to address your bodies individual problem area and enhance your body's best feature to sculpt the perfect body.  Check him out at Vitality Fitness", "business_id": "lquFtAcCRSpNYAN1qlxWhA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IwFQqdSFv71WmcJwsyogAw", "review_id": "8Gxndb5zOo6Jyh7reIqW-Q", "text": "I've been a member of Vitality for over 2years. Of all my previous gym memberships and years of teaining on my own this has been the best investment for my physical,  cardio and personal growth in health. David is an amazing trainer I continue to see results and improvement.", "business_id": "lquFtAcCRSpNYAN1qlxWhA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sCg642tPgj61jA62csyqTA", "review_id": "GmuUWuZPp9pSFXCsNmd5zw", "text": "Melissa is an exceptional trainer.  10 pounds down in a little more than 4 weeks and I couldn't be more motivated to keep going.  It's not just about working out but working on nutrition and my overall well-being.  I absolutely love it.", "business_id": "lquFtAcCRSpNYAN1qlxWhA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4KpLlYFi3yJzapUEEVi2AQ", "review_id": "tVOiZhkiWxm_gPmL967rfQ", "text": "Vitality is an awesome small gym in Central Phx that offers personal and group training.  I have been training here for many years with Melissa and never get bored with the work outs.  I never realized how challenging a 30 minute session could be until I started coming here!   Ask for Melissa- she's a great trainer who will encourage and support you while achieving your personal health goals.", "business_id": "lquFtAcCRSpNYAN1qlxWhA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mAu7YdIP5r8kBOvsZSWK2Q", "review_id": "7by7um2HC4bdZpI1XqK6lQ", "text": "If you think this small, personalized gym is just for the \"big\" boys, guess again. I am an average build 71 year old woman who has been working out twice a week at Vitality for 9 years. While I'm not interested in winning any body-building contests, I feel like my investment in both time and money has been well worth it and has kept me sharp and active, I have been training with Melissa for 6 years and particularly appreciate her willingness to customize my workout to my level and goals (strength and balance). She is always prepared and engaged. She also has a great sense of humor. In fact all the staff at Vitality are both focused and fun. Try it, you'll like it!", "business_id": "lquFtAcCRSpNYAN1qlxWhA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6gHM8R3o60AwC-HHb58p8g", "review_id": "OslgpEnVadg6tnMACbTF4w", "text": "This is a small gym that gives personalized attention from excellent trainers.  Of course, I feel my trainer Jenn is the best but I honestly feel  all of the trainers I observe there are better than you find at most gyms.  You do not pay a membership fee & you may participate in either one on one or group sessions.  It is clean, well maintained, & the people who work there care about their clients.  It's about the client here; not the trainer's ego.  I see a cross section of ages & fitness levels so people work towards their own goals.  As a regular, you get familiar with others who train there & it's a pretty supportive & fun environment.  the owner is open to suggestion & his goal is to make this the best it can be I believe.  It is not the cheapest but they run specials & it is worth more that the mass sweat boxes.\nI am my best when I go regularly.", "business_id": "lquFtAcCRSpNYAN1qlxWhA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Oe4pGWwBL2ZmmwynEOWWgg", "review_id": "6gnBu-tPGvZG3V2PoQMfBw", "text": "I am 76 years old and have been at Vitality for the past 2 years.  Before I started I had trouble with balance and was told by my physician to do core body exercises.  I first tried a local gym and then decided to get a personal trainer.  A fellow I know looked so great for his age and told me about Vitality and that's when I started to exercise vigorously three times a week.  Much of what I did was to strengthen my core.  After about 8 months my balance problem started to disappear and I have had no problems for well over a year.  I sleep better and am much stronger than any of my friends.  It has made a great difference and I plan to continue.  You can't go wrong with having a personal trainer and the folks at Vitality are all excellent.  Staying health takes a commitment and that is mutual between you and your trainer.  You can't go wrong with this small and personal gym.", "business_id": "lquFtAcCRSpNYAN1qlxWhA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 13, "useful": 13, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "GZTmq4_h5l298HsQM7zYEw", "text": "Ahhhh, yes. Every woman just loves the Crotch Doctor. I am no exception. There's nothing like spreading eagle in front of somebody you just met, who may or may not know what \"gentle fingers\" really means. (Uhm, yeah right.)\n\nAlas, the search for a great M.D. or OBGYN is one of those exasperating yet essential quests in every woman's life. \n\nSo, imagine my disdain when - newly located to Phx - I had to strike out to find a female MD I didn't want to strangle. \n\nLuckily, luck was on my side. \n\nAfter searching for who was covered by my insurance (on their handy-dandy Web site), I found this place - Central Phoenix Women's Health Care Center - and was introduced to Dr. Susan Morton-Pradhan. \n\nI had no idea what to expect. It's like calling a salon and hearing the name of somebody you never met, who could royally f*ck up your hair. But, there's only one way to find out...\n\nThe Center itself is located in a 3-store office-type building on the South side of Osborn, just shy of Central. You are welcomed by grey walls, stale carpeting, a dingy elevator you fear is going to malfunction at any given moment. Yikes. The Center staff is terse, unwelcoming and standoffish. They seem a tad disorganized, having thought my appointment was for something else and demanded I pee in a cup, just after I had rushed to \"empty the pipeline.\" So, I had to drink 17.5 of their half-sized cups of water-cooler water, trying to entice an encore. That's when they ushered me back through the waiting area and said, \"Oh, we don't need a sample... But you can give us one if you want.\" D'oh! \n\nOh, whatever; they do their job. You fill out paper. You sign-in. You wait. You get weighed. You know, the usual. I can deal with shitty staff, so long as my Doctor is the Patron Saint of Gyno.\n\nNow that Dr. Susan Morton-Pradhan has gone to another place, I can review this Center for what it is: A place for women to go when they need their annual screenings, as well as when there happens to be a bun in the oven. (Oops, how did that happen?) \n\nLucky for me, I have no reason to go back, considering my Doctor relocated and, by god!, I'm following her. She's the best Crotch Doctor I've ever had!", "business_id": "eovEq5kDSdf0WF_P_bD2Uw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DVnxcsSdUC_6BcCKL48LrA", "review_id": "dHjY9BmSMBcUHZL_2yNY6w", "text": "LOVE LOVE LOVE this office!  During my high-risk pregnancy I spent a lot of time at this office and in the hospital.  Both Dr. Hahn and Dr. Spieker were fantastic, very knowledgable and easy to talk to.  I trust them completly as they did everything to ensure both myself and my baby were well taken care of.   I have since seen Dr. Cyr for a quick appointment whom is very sweet.", "business_id": "eovEq5kDSdf0WF_P_bD2Uw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e3i2J-cBKJoP9Mth5uolhw", "review_id": "2QM3fF7qzeD40b-16BtTpA", "text": "The only reason I'm giving this place two stars instead of one star is because I really had a good appointment with Whitney Padgett, the nurse practitioner. She was kind, down-to-earth, smart and a good listener. However, in the end it was the doctor and one of the front office staff members who are the reasons why I won't return to this practice. As a 30-year-old married woman who moved to Scottsdale from CA, I was hoping to establish a relationship with an OBGYN here in the Valley so that I already have a trusting relationship with a doctor when my husband and I decide to have a baby. I was a happy patient of my last doctor for 12 years.  I scheduled my first appointment at this practice as a new patient and was seen by Whitney Padgett. It has always been my understanding that standards of care require doctors to actually see a patient if it is his or her first time going to a specialist. I was a bit shocked that I was seen only by Whitney and never a doctor at all, even though I was new to the practice. This aside, I returned for a second appointment and this time I saw Dr. Carol Hahn. I came to my appointment with Dr. Hahn for a problem and not the usual annual appointment, so naturally I was a bit worried. From the moment she walked in, Dr. Hahn was curt and condescending. She spoke to me as if I were below her. (I'm a professional working women who is married to a doctor) She typed notes on her keyboard with little eye contact. And, at one point corrected me as I was speaking about my health and at another point she made an unprofessional joke while performing my exam. However, the real shock to me came when she tilted her head down and asked me in a tone as if I was a teenage girl, \"Are you sexually active?\" I know this is a standard question, but my chart indicates that I am a married woman and that I take oral birth control for pregnancy prevention. Do you think she could have read my chart?? Or perhaps glanced at the clinical notes from my first visit to the practice? As I left this appointment, I was paying my co-pay and getting ready to head to work, I was told that I could not leave without paying the bill from my previous appointment. I explained that I had just received the bill two days prior for my previous appointment and had it at work with a stamp in my outgoing mail. I was told that I could not leave the building without paying that bill in person right then and there. When I explained that I'm still within the due date and that I have it ready to go in the mail, the lady told me that I would need to wait for a manager to approve it before I could leave. I told her that I needed to get to work and that I did not have the time to discuss this. I put the charge on my credit card to appease them and finally walked out the door. I can tell you that I will never return to this practice again. From the level of care I received to the treatment and finally the billing practices, this place was an unpleasant experience.", "business_id": "eovEq5kDSdf0WF_P_bD2Uw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tDnhgDLVZsfv7phsw0SWlA", "review_id": "1l0OXX5W7ByBXyq-F0aGlA", "text": "i have never been treated so poorly in my life. i will never go back to this office ! they are unbelievably rude and have the absolute worst bedside manner i have ever experienced from start to finish.  \neven though they had me in their system they could not find my \"chart\" so they decided to charge me new patient prices...even though i was clearly a patient previously. i had spent lots of time on the phone with the finance lady (like a car dealer, odd) telling her exactly what i was coming in for so financially i knew what to expect.... because last time i recieved and $800 bill, yup thats right....$800!!!!! seemed a little excessive for a pap and routine labs...they sure like taking advantage of the cash pay people which is sad especially since i'm sure they do their fair share of ripping off insurance companies. anyway, i was told to come in early for appointment, i wound up waiting over an hour in the waiting room, no one would acknowledge me so i finally asked when they could see me. they soooo so rudely brought me in back to the room. i saw the super rude grumpy nurse practitioner who treated me like i was an airhead. and instead of addressing my issues i was there for she went right into wanting to do bloodwork, cholesterol screening, mammogram, and told me i probably have a pituitary tumor!!!!!! WTF!!! who does that?? she hadnt even done a routine exam at that point. and then told me i didnt know what i was talking about. such a rude rude rude woman. they more interested in doing more labs to make money than anything. so after my horrible experience with that hag i had to deal with the car dealer finance lady who decided to then charge me new patient prices which is more than existing and more than what was agreed upon on the phone. they new and admitted they told me one thing and then made me pay another . they really are rotten people and i hate when people get into any kind of health care knowing people are ailing but they dont have the temperment to deal with it long term so they walk around like a bunch of grumpy sourpusses in the office and make patients coming in with issues feel like we're a burden! isn't that what they signed up for??? try to be a little kinder rude ladies, its probably because they're all hitting menopause in there right now", "business_id": "eovEq5kDSdf0WF_P_bD2Uw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UVyszdG7IoaBI3JjMSiHjg", "review_id": "1w-mmJrWBHRPxCBitXXnCg", "text": "I've been going here since I found out I was pregnant with my daughter in February. I initially saw Whitney, the nurse practitioner and have since then being seeing Dr.Cyr. I was nervous and very anxious as this was first pregnancy but the staff there has been fantastic. From the ladies at the front counter, to Dr.Cyr (with whom I could not be more thrilled with)  to the scheduling and billing department, my experience overall couldn't be better. I never have to wait, my butt barely touches the waiting room chairs before I'm called in to see my doctor. Scheduling is flexible and accounting has worked with me on my budget.", "business_id": "eovEq5kDSdf0WF_P_bD2Uw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YgucNL2tibnjEmDLqHPqow", "review_id": "Qr4vBoPJ4-MUMvYixPKRzA", "text": "First of all, THE LOCATION HAS CHANGED. I followed Yelp's directions because I'm a tool and didn't look up the actual address online... yup, they're no longer at 333 E. Osborn. They're at 1313 E. Osborn. So... yeah.\n\nThat aside, o-m-g. For a doctor of this sort, Dr. Cyr is AMAZING. I have been to many women gynos (sorry, no dudes up in my lady-business) and I've had good ones and I've had atrocious ones.\n\nMy atrocious experiences have all been in Phoenix, so I had been without an ob-gyn for several months until a co-worker recommended Dr. Cyr. Lucky for me, I struck GOLD! Dr. Cyr, you're not allowed to retire. Sorry. (Don't worry, she's young; she won't retire anytime soon).\n\nCut to the chase. Reasons why Dr. Cyr is amazing:\n\n1) She doesn't make me feel like a creepy weirdo for not being married nor wanting kids anytime soon. SERIOUSLY, I got grief from ob-gyns for 'not being ready for a family yet.' Um, guys, I can't even feed myself on a regular basis, and you want me to have a kid? Major fail. Dr. Cyr DOES NOT DO THIS. She didn't even bring up me wanting kids now or in the future. Thanks, Dr. Cyr!\n\n2) I didn't wait a million hours to see her! At my last gyno doctor (who shall remain nameless), I waited 2 hours for my appt. Wtf?? Here, I waited no more than 20 minutes, and that was because I was filling out paperwork. YAY!\n\n3) Dr. Cyr answered my questions professionally and fully. She didn't shirk around my more... awkward... questions, and she explained the options to me in plain English. She reassured me on some things that I was worried about, and she even made me laugh in the process. I NEVER laugh at the doctors! This is amazing!!\n\nOn a less quantifiable basis, I felt Dr. Cyr just 'got' me. It's hard to explain, but I felt comfortable talking to her and felt I could bring any issue up and she wouldn't judge me for it. \n\nShoot, I think I want to have a baby with Dr. Cyr now. Wait.. that's not quite what I meant... anyway, go see Dr. Cyr if you have lady-parts! You won't regret it!", "business_id": "eovEq5kDSdf0WF_P_bD2Uw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r_zYrQUruVvu16HlfwSHjA", "review_id": "89WYj_EyKTVi0nqBDXNnzw", "text": "I saw Whitney Padgett, one of the nurse practitioners. She was okay, but she seemed like she was in a bit of a hurry. In the past my Gyn has always talked to me about calcium, exercise, vitiamins, etc. Whitney did the bare minimum for my history and exam.  I was seen for a preventative exam and also had a small issue at the time. When I was billed it was for a comprehensive preventative exam as well as a level 4 visit. I didn't think one little test and prescription constituted a high-level office visit. When I called to get clarification, the office manager told me that their well woman appointment was just the two female areas- (without getting graphic). I'm sorry, but I am more than just two parts! They shouldn't be allowed to call themselves \"Women's Health Care\" with that attitude.", "business_id": "eovEq5kDSdf0WF_P_bD2Uw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bkgq4Ktyf1nvDKM5pq7bRQ", "review_id": "Q4VNmPy2XkJELPF8G_gfYQ", "text": "I feel like this place doesn't have as good of reviews as it should so I figured I would add in my two cents. I love Central Phx Women's Health. More specifically, I love Dr. Cyr. She makes me feel super comfortable regardless of my questions or reasons for being there, and I never hesitate to call or make an appointment like I've done in the past with lady-part doctors who I didn't like. So, it's great for my health even! I've been going here for more than 6 years now and I recommend it to everyone. Although, to be honest, I hope not everybody takes my advice because I don't want my fav doc getting too busy!", "business_id": "eovEq5kDSdf0WF_P_bD2Uw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1gKJ6A2c5r8Ni6g6IhESpw", "review_id": "8lVuOmf0ueosNpBC4v_uvQ", "text": "I haven't had any problems with the office staff or the docs. They've all been quite prompt which is hard for a lot of docs to accomplish. I see Dr.Spieker and have seen a NP Kim a few times and they've been fine. I go for pregnancy care. I've always thought the office looked nice. \nThey are often pretty terrible at keeping the bathroom stocked with urine cups, those cleaning wipes, and TP... Annoying for a place that makes you give them a urine sample every time!\nI have friends who have seen the other 2 docs and they liked them and recommended all 3. (They're all women docs.)\nYes it is on ~12th St & Osborn; I'm not sure if the map on yelp is for another location or an old location but be careful! \nThe building is not well-marked from the Osborn side so go a bit early the 1st time.", "business_id": "eovEq5kDSdf0WF_P_bD2Uw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jL4rptwNmwKughbWC98u5Q", "review_id": "MYgVAzx2ICrXZ4q5RYfFwA", "text": "My sister was treated so rude. I called the front desk in a very professional manner to address the issue and see what was going on and how to resolve it.  Instead of her treating me like a human being she decided to be VERY rude and unprofessional with me as well. Every question I would ask she would say she's not gonna argue to me. I didn't think we were arguing. She was so rude that I had to ask if I could speak to someone else who could speak with me professionally (I thought this was automatic at a business. Why did I have to ask?) There was NO MANAGER available until Monday so I guess until then they can treat people however they want. I've never been to the office but the way I was treated only over the phone is a good enough reason for me to never step foot in this office. If you want to be treated disrespectfully and not like a  human being then go there. Otherwise go somewhere else. I still can't believe there was no manager to speak with. I would give zero stars if given the option.", "business_id": "eovEq5kDSdf0WF_P_bD2Uw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A_O8wZOsMTPwyeYA4-Rsow", "review_id": "2v1Ju1j4UFSR-2eWLFM6MQ", "text": "Wendy's new BREAKFAST blows!\n\nI've never been a huge fan of Wendy's food, however seeing their big window sign of their new breakfast sandwiches drew me in.  My God they looked good!  And my God was I disappointed.  \n\nI had a sausage biscuit with a kick ass looking buttermilk bun that was infused with syrup.  The meat was spicy (ala McDonnalds) but the rest was just yucky.  I highly recommend you skip Wendy's for breakfast.  Bummer.", "business_id": "g4Eit1EeeEGhTVik6AWYsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2W8kTEcYhkSL2yYSyHxOcw", "review_id": "LsRpL2j4BnVLGt0PXzusyw", "text": "After landing in PHX but before embarking on a 2.5 hour drive to Flagstaff, i thought Wendy's would be a safe and easy place to grab some food on the go...well, I was wrong.\n\n* Chicken Nuggets: dry, freezer-burned meat with extra hard double-fried shell.\n\n* French Fries: super hot, crunchy, over-fried french-fry-shaped fry-shells. so hard and crunchy that i thought i was eating french-fry chips.\n\n* Junior Bacon Cheese Burger: bacon and burger meat both tasted dehydrated.\n\nGuess what, last thing I want after a 4hr flight and landing in 100+ weather is hot, dry, crunchy, tasteless food!", "business_id": "g4Eit1EeeEGhTVik6AWYsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fjD-bmdoT5PrdV0ryZ8IKg", "review_id": "8XXYloMLKLJQS9Uo5EdslQ", "text": "Don't park your car and expect it to be there when you come out after eating there.  They towed my car today because I did not eat in the restaurant.  Unfortuantly we did eat there and could not get out of the parking lot because of event across the street.  So we walked around the nuthouse01area for a bit came back and car was gone. Talked to manager who said we did not eat there and I showed receipt and was told that was I was not seen on some camera so I did not eat there.  Now have to wait until Monday to get my car.  Well thats it never eat here again.  \n\nLost customer for ever Wendy'  Wish Dave were alive he would have treated customer much differently.\nShame on Wendy's", "business_id": "g4Eit1EeeEGhTVik6AWYsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "04xW5mhSBaCzpjbcf2VSZg", "review_id": "KYUqT6tVIsPvDXaqxjNH8Q", "text": "This Wendy's is no better than any other Wendy's. However Wendy's is probably the best of the fast food joints.", "business_id": "g4Eit1EeeEGhTVik6AWYsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GMCchZHZT-5HXGu8kJJDoQ", "review_id": "7lTmabDC7TJa0DWwPCERNQ", "text": "Really not sure how to rate it since the service sucks so bad. Pretend it's a 1 1/2 star I guess.\n\nFor the second time in a week I've received my Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger with no bacon. How does that happen?\n\nOther incidents have included but are probably not limited to: a mysteriously soggy bun, buns that were harder than they should have been, missing food and other various problems typically associated with these type of eateries.\n\nI know it's fast food but come on people. Get it together!\n\nAlso keep an eye out for your straw as this Wendy's is notorious for giving you your drink and then giving you nothing to drink your drink with. I don't know why Wendy's insists on putting the straw in the bag since they more often than not forget to.\n\nIf it weren't opened 24 hours and I wasn't such a gluten for punishment I'd never go here.\n\nDave was cool, this Wendy's is not!", "business_id": "g4Eit1EeeEGhTVik6AWYsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "_2oYcAukTIaexAnsjUo9tg", "review_id": "HXfKFldbpb258vgetrrG0Q", "text": "Not one but TWO times had to drive back around and give them back the food they handed me. Two times they gave me someone else's food! Every time I tried to check, they told me they were busy and that I needed to pull forward if I wanted to check. \n\nI just wanted to try their salad. \n\nEvery fast food restaurant has the ability to make a decision: are you going to be as bad as everyone expects, or are you going to take the time to do it right?\n\nWendy's of 301 E Indian School, I hope you read this. Moreover, I hope you try harder to take the time to do it right. I believe in you.", "business_id": "g4Eit1EeeEGhTVik6AWYsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HpxGTDm60d9JapjN36JFSQ", "review_id": "1mP5Wrk0tfN7RnT6S0nJ4A", "text": "This Wendy's is okay if you don't have time to look for another one. The service is average and they almost always seem to have only one available cashier to help the large lunch crowd. My kudos to that poor woman. But the management gets a thumbs down for not assigning enough people.\n\nAlso it seems like all the weirdos in Phoenix come in to order. \n\nDon't go to this Wendy's unless you are willing to wait in line for a long time while some weirdo is glancing at you every thirty seconds.", "business_id": "g4Eit1EeeEGhTVik6AWYsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IhcTLLWKS6ZiNyIX9oQQPQ", "review_id": "j4fttuXW2P-DS4R-UAbZPA", "text": "I have no hesitation in giving this review one star.  I wanted a Frosty, but left without anything.  The patron two cars in front of me apparently thought she was ordering at a fine dining establishment.  It's Wendys not a fancy steakhouse. While waiting for this person to finish ordering her lenghtly and detailed order, a bum tried to ask me for change.  I promptly told him to get the F*** out of here.  I took my own advice and did the same.  Will not be back to this location.", "business_id": "g4Eit1EeeEGhTVik6AWYsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "9tXL9eJNIi9SL5pdCYeyZQ", "review_id": "LiqvLY-vRg5uGFXiTdOBvA", "text": "My friend ordered chicken nuggets, and two of them were molded together. I'm vegetarian, so I sat there with my crappy fries but tasty frosty and watched the madness unfold.\n\nAs she tore the two melded nuggets away from each other, THERE WAS A GELLY WHITE PASTE THAT DRIPPED OUT. I am literally gagging just recalling the incident, and I almost threw up all over the table.\n\nThis exact same scenario happened to my sister, on her totally different box of chicken nuggets 45 second later. Nobody finished our food. We all just left.\n\nThere is white gooey crap IN THE FOOD at wendys. \n\nSo incredibly gross. SO gross. Gross. Don't go here, for the love of god!!", "business_id": "g4Eit1EeeEGhTVik6AWYsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4DsUW5yuIkUcZ9Eu7p7EuA", "review_id": "x-oE2OfCTHs7RkuJMlpRwg", "text": "This review is pretty much for the limited time Chicken Flat bread.  I really liked this sandwich.  It is better than their hamburgers.  Quite a lot of flavor.  I hope to see it back soon.  Not much else to brag about this place.  The salads and chili are just maybe ok.", "business_id": "g4Eit1EeeEGhTVik6AWYsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8pNh28Q3rzyI5rdOehgdHw", "review_id": "3rXGS6yeGCipXXKCyWyALg", "text": "This Wendy's isn't the worst but it certainly isn't the best. Sometimes they get my order wrong but they're close by.", "business_id": "g4Eit1EeeEGhTVik6AWYsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VBYo656T3y1VN4M7cfUhPw", "review_id": "4U6HHP-5NroFHrKLO16EaQ", "text": "I really like one of their managers who is here during the weekdays. He is very good at keeping the staff on their toes but I haven't seen him as recently as my last visit. The drive thru service is horrible with errors from ordering to inability to understanding the English language. This place has gone downhill.", "business_id": "g4Eit1EeeEGhTVik6AWYsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eST1Gm-T9lHriralMDvGiw", "review_id": "s3rO0TYmfTxUj_uDqKVgvw", "text": "My be got food here once and all of it was just thrown together and cold . I thought I'd play it safe and get a frosty today since my one surgery can't eat fast food . So there was something in my frosty I almost puked and had to throw it away . Don't go to this location", "business_id": "g4Eit1EeeEGhTVik6AWYsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 11, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "YSWIswgZ0gR3yyWHmtQCPA", "text": "Wow!  I just ran across the Phoenix VA Medical Center, sitting right here on Yelp, but no reviews.  What's up with that?\u00bf?\n\nThere is so much talk about health care reform right now.  I get my news mainly from KFYI Radio, & as any of you who are listeners know, they spin everything to the political \"right\" on most of the weekday shows.  Since I'm a political moderate, I get highly annoyed with them, about half the time!  One thing I hear a lot is, \"Can you imagine what it would be like if the GOVERNMENT tried to run a health care system?  They tell us we need the H1N1 flu shot, & then they're so inept you can't even get one!\"  (Ironically, one of the SPONSORS of this last guy I heard saying EXACTLY THAT was selling H1N1 flu shots & saying they had plenty for everybody!)\n\nOf course President Obama isn't proposing that the Government provide health care directly for anyone new, but here's what it's like when they do:\n\nThe VA Health Care System is 100% run by the U.S. Government.  I belong to it, & qualify because I did three tours of combat duty over in Vietnam, back in the days.  I got through it so I could be over here having fun on Yelp now, & making a nuisance of myself!  (Ok, I hope not.)\n\nOver time, I have also belonged to several private health care providers through my employers, but I've been with the VA for most of the time, in various locations around the country.  It has been better for me than ANY OTHER health care provider, except for Kaiser Permanente, which was also very good, & about the same.  (Please, somebody who belongs to Kaiser, give them a review!  They have no Yelp listing at all right now, & they deserve your praise!)\n\nHere's what it's like when the Government runs a healthcare system:\n\n*  When I need an appointment, I call & usually get it within a few days.  Last time, they got me in the SAME DAY!\n\n*  If I need care immediately, I can drop in.  The last time, I waited about 2 hours, since I didn't have an appointment.  (No, I wasn't bleeding or I would have gone right in!)\n\n*  If I'm in Bumf***, Egypt & have an immediate emergency, I can get the paramedics to whisk me to the fastest help available, & the VA will pick up the cost until I can be transferred over to them.\n\n*  Whenever I see my health care provider, I get 5-Star service & am not rushed or anything else negative.\n\n*  In the unlikely event that I don't like my health care provider for any reason (gender, we just don't hit it off, or ?), I can be switched to another one, no problem.\n\nI'm highly satisfied with my care in the VA Health Care System.  (So, why isn't it 5-Stars?)  Ok, sometimes it's hard to find a parking space.  That's the biggest gripe I can come up with.\n\nYeah for VA Medical Center, Phoenix!  They're good!", "business_id": "-TIyxSc-lLmJzunje6MD9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "M31fQaXjn54y-Rx8ADjldA", "review_id": "clHycdA52RoKLJPhFdsCgg", "text": "Everyone seems to have different views of the VA Medical system but I for one have always received quality care and this VA is no exception.   I like they they are at the tail end of a solar project that is putting panels over every parking spot in the lot, this (I am told) will power the entire VA building and save millions in power bills, plus the added benefit to having covered parking in the middle of July.   Speaking of parking... there isn't enough, so sometimes I have to park north of the VA in the veterans home/ park parking lot, they do have a guy in a golf cart shuttling people, but show up early, I have driven around for 15 minutes waiting for someone to pull out.", "business_id": "-TIyxSc-lLmJzunje6MD9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wM4cxCtkJ8wasLNyIPHZZw", "review_id": "yjFxLiGThHsQpDgboBxT1A", "text": "I am a member of Emerald Clinic and have received exceptional care from my Primary Care Physician(s) there.  Further, I use the cardiology clinic for routine exams and they have been overwhelmingly thorough and have delivered a high quality of care and concern.  My only problem with this VA medical center is the PARKING!  It is a nightmare to get in and out of there.  Since I have been using this VAMC the parking problem has gone from terrible to ridiculous and near impossible.  This definitely needs to change.  Overall, I'm glad for the benefit and feel very confident here.", "business_id": "-TIyxSc-lLmJzunje6MD9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CSORK8yrMvqvj0LRlCD1Hw", "review_id": "iMK62USQndvxENk9omEphw", "text": "I was pleasantly surprised with the Emergency room here. The staff was very friendly and got us in very quickly. Made a sucky experience less miserable!", "business_id": "-TIyxSc-lLmJzunje6MD9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1VNkm_tLgWX4nwmNO_qdVQ", "review_id": "FP-aXKt5p4S6HoW1NCsOGg", "text": "Parking! Parking! Parking! What a nightmare! I have never found a spot inside their parking area. I always park at the Wendys across the street and walk over. As for the service I can't complain, they have always helped me out and been very nice. It does however take me awhile to get an appointment. Usually ranges between 7-10 business days. I have also never had anyone at my clinic ever pick up the phone. I have always left a message and they return it within 24-48 hours.", "business_id": "-TIyxSc-lLmJzunje6MD9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AFasKOHSOMgFZfny9WzSAA", "review_id": "orsH4MWjzw9IeKq6FzaF_g", "text": "I absolutely love this hospital. Having been to several other military hospitals, this one has made most everything a breeze in comparison. Also when I tend my friends the things that happen during doctor's visits and the attention I receive from the doctor they are envious. Granted not all the doctor's here are exceptional, some seem to be and act like your a typical HMO doctor who doesn't care about their patient. Dr. Azhar though will actually discuss what she thinks the problem is, and if you offer an opinion on what you might think is causing it that differs from hers she will actually not only listen, but discuss why or why you may not be right and if it might be what you think do follow-up to help determine it. Really?!? how many doctors do that now days??\nThe catch is appointments may not always start on time, but who cares if that means patients are getting individual attention and get more than 2 minutes of the doctor's attention!", "business_id": "-TIyxSc-lLmJzunje6MD9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6cJ6LddvFsykziD57JRtqQ", "review_id": "XX4rKg-AXFhU-lK0PGXdsg", "text": "I have almost no complaints about this hospital and the associated clinics--doctors, nurses, and volunteers work tirelessly to make sure that veterans get the care that they need, and I am seen pretty frequently here, all for free.  They are also building a couple different new wings to make room for special programs and expansions of existing clinics, which is pretty awesome in my opinion.\n\nDownfalls--the wait list for some types of care (primary care, other than critical, dental care, and one or two others) can stretch out several weeks.  And the parking...\n\nLike the other reviewers here, that's pretty much what brings it down from five stars.  There is a pretty large parking lot but so many people are seen every day that it fills up FAST.  It's worse than Wal-Mart on Black Friday, honestly.  It seems as if they are still working on that, but it's what I dread the most about my visits--and that includes dental work and other unpleasant checkups.", "business_id": "-TIyxSc-lLmJzunje6MD9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BtatRPR-wytl8lLwnokwPg", "review_id": "xomqCXNVJwzvObiyr-XaZQ", "text": "good care but always a long wait - this time was 45 minutes past appointment time normally it is longer", "business_id": "-TIyxSc-lLmJzunje6MD9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E_iK_Yf-jqJS_jBbobI_dQ", "review_id": "9XrjaYTBzRMv_fRpcH8keQ", "text": "Definitely needs work! But it is better than nothing.", "business_id": "-TIyxSc-lLmJzunje6MD9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZSliYVHW5zPHvpiF0C_cMQ", "review_id": "5Es84Er44SSuBDuL54NYFQ", "text": "I'm so glad other people have had decent experiences with the Emerald Clinic at the Phoenix VA, because that's not been my experience at all. 3 months trying to get a callback leaving multiple voicemails and still no response. I'm on hold now with the clinic number (referred by a patient advocate) and the line has been ringing for 17 minutes with no answer, no voicemail, nothing. Frankly this is a disgusting way to treat our vets. Better than nothing? Maybe.... (Make that 18 minutes....and counting)", "business_id": "-TIyxSc-lLmJzunje6MD9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IJ8RtYnOSXqStAs0H8h5NQ", "review_id": "dbG7543KqTDWaNjhkaLiQA", "text": "10/23/13\n\nAt the VA facility today for long awaited appointments. Prior to departing I had the opportunity to visit the travel office. At the travel office I picked up a number(69) from the ticket machine, they overhead counter read 29!\nIf this wasn't bad enough, two windows were open and one employee occupying the right window was actually sitting down at the service counter reading a NEWSPAPER, while literally dozens of vets were waiting patiently to be seen.  Are these the kind of employees the Phoenix VA have as support staff? God help us all.", "business_id": "-TIyxSc-lLmJzunje6MD9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "M-vZFTvTzi6KsLQFHnaRfg", "review_id": "-oIM7UQ1SDj-s5kcb5pCgA", "text": "Worst customer service ever!  Completely disgusted with the service received at this VA hospital...Operators blind transfer you to other departments that hang up on you...First time registering?  Expect to be put on a 3 to 6 month waiting list just to talk to someone to set up an appointment no matter how bad you need to see a DR..\n\nVeterans DESERVE better than this!!", "business_id": "-TIyxSc-lLmJzunje6MD9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VBYo656T3y1VN4M7cfUhPw", "review_id": "l0blk8T_krY4blErL77oJA", "text": "I think this hospital has improved in leaps and bounds. The parking still sucks here and gets worse with the snowbirds. Love that they installed solar but they still don't have them hooked up yet to generate electricity. They are getting better with service but like all hospitals avoid the emergency room as much as possible.", "business_id": "-TIyxSc-lLmJzunje6MD9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DxbN2BD5ULWa-LC5IMOPZQ", "review_id": "rdnJ3jNzalMa1LQwoGcWog", "text": "I have only praise and appreciation for each and every clinician I have ever come into contact with at my Phoenix VA and the West Valley clinic in Surprise. My Rheumatology Team has to be the most caring staff of people I have ever encountered. I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis 2 years ago, it was a shock to go from being healthy and active to being in unbearable pain. I was desperate for relief and so frightened about how to cope with this disease. With the help and caring of the people at the Phoenix VA, I think I've learned to adapt very well. It's a process and I'm getting stronger every day. I can't thank them enough !", "business_id": "-TIyxSc-lLmJzunje6MD9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XGEz1PJKMtqtqCk8SUo1tg", "review_id": "gB44OhBJ9cOnQVXEntSQQQ", "text": "Horrible. Been in the emergency waiting room for over 6 hours to be seen for difficulty breathing and chest pains. It's so frustrating.", "business_id": "-TIyxSc-lLmJzunje6MD9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XGEz1PJKMtqtqCk8SUo1tg", "review_id": "EuCOlR5skTsazKhtvcNUIw", "text": "Update....711pm and still sitting I the same chair.\n\nUpdate two.....850pm. Just got called back!!!!! Yes.....but wait. Just to wait in another waiting room inside the ER.\n\nFinal update, left at 1130pm without any test results.  They said I can wait 3 more hours or they can call me later.  \n\nI chose to leave and they called me at 3am to give me my results.", "business_id": "-TIyxSc-lLmJzunje6MD9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "pQ6ij6cOBRB3yJGHbVZHUQ", "review_id": "SXxboCIAb7-W6Bm_D7XPXw", "text": "It is what it is. Many of the employees here do try, but many don't. Like any other big government agency, there is too much bureaucracy, confusion and red tape to be even the least bit efficient. That said, there are some caregivers here though that really try to do their level best within a flawed system.", "business_id": "-TIyxSc-lLmJzunje6MD9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "kL0tWTiZIobs3gkfgHkOyA", "text": "I saw a couple of my fellow Vets on TV yesterday, carping about the care we receive here and knew it was time to write an Update!  I've been receiving VERY GOOD health care in the VA System for most of the last 40 years.  (I had Kaiser HMO for a while, & it was very much the same.)  Now I can't speak for the guys who were on TV, but here's a typical experience of mine, here at the Phoenix hospital:\n\nI called a little ahead (3 weeks ago?) to schedule a routine Colonoscopy.  Day before yesterday, a friend brought me up for the 8 AM appointment and I was seen immediately.  All of the six or so people involved in my treatment were very friendly, very professional, and I was in and out of there in about an hour and a half.  Treated to general anesthesia, my procedure was nearly painless and everything went PERFECTLY.  \n\nMore often than not, this is how it has been for me both here at the Phoenix hospital and at the six other VA hospitals & clinics (Downtown L.A., San Fernando Valley, West L.A., Hesperia, CA, Loma Linda, CA and Richmond, VA) that I have been a patient of over the years. \n\nI heard sarcastically asked on Fox \"News,\" \"Can you imagine what it would be like if the Government tried to run a hospital?\"  Yes, I can imagine that...  It's a HIGH 4 STARS!     :-))", "business_id": "-TIyxSc-lLmJzunje6MD9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-B-Hkqb-WdXhgSoh1ZIz4w", "review_id": "bPiaKLimHXuOlFr1Yi_x1A", "text": "Lost my paperwork multiple times. Lost my DD214 which they were supposed to return after processing. Refused to take action on claim, until I had sent multiple letters to congress about claim.", "business_id": "-TIyxSc-lLmJzunje6MD9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5PKMU7aqFJIRLwMzz9usew", "review_id": "1p1RZZmtvb0CkIBJhR8F5A", "text": "I Hesitated to write this review on the Phoenix VA Hospital, but it should be said.  Last year I lived across the street from the NW Phoenix VA clinic.  I applied for care there, and was told I could not be seen there.  They were not taking new patients, as they had lost the services of several doctors.  I was told I might try the Phoenix VA Hospital.  I did and was given an appt almost 1 year from my call date.  My needs were not for a cold or a cut finger.  It was for Diabetes and I was told they could not see me sooner and that is how it was.  I felt something was strange with the entire experience.  I had to find private care, and even that was difficult in the area.  I could not retire in Arizona and the lack of health care was a big part of the reason, as I was going to need VA health care as I got older. Diabetes was not magically going away, it needed treatment.    They seemed to have no interest in seeing me.  I could not depend on that, so I have had to make other plans in life. I would not be able to retire in Arizona.    I think that is a shame in itself.  I realize everyone has a different experience, but I gave mine and it is a honest review of what happened to me in 2013.   I was so sorry to hear of the veterans that had died over these delays in care.  It is a disgrace but I am not surprised at all by this behavior in Phoenix.  They obviously are overwhelmed.  They need a 2nd hospital for one thing and a lot more staff.", "business_id": "-TIyxSc-lLmJzunje6MD9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 33, "useful": 16, "cool": 19}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "ZshAz0vrOJ5rHqgd5KeGXQ", "text": "OK people. Let's face it. If it was called Cleveland Market, nobody would go. But throw in a trendy city's name and \"Oh, it must be fantastic.\" After all Boston does have the Celtics. And they gave us Kristin and Jared. But can they pull off fast food. Yea, kinda sorta. It's nice to have a fast food option that is a \"square meal.\" No burgers or fries. Roasted chicken, that holiday green bean casserole everyone loves but is too afraid to admit they eat it, mashed taters (gravy sucks ass though)...all pretty descent. We even tried the sirloin there, cooked medium rare, but WOW, it was like $12! So, I'm sure it's not even a Boston based company. And we all know it's nothing like a market. But three stars for dependable, un-bunned food! Oh. The cornbread? Seriously, it's \"crack\" good. I'd knock over school children just to get an extra one. As they say in Boston, \"cheers.\" I know. Lame. Now, go get some cornbread!", "business_id": "cIwMq5KNq0ASQzoTP1dE9Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "etErOxgYf_AZHfRwmbIkFA", "review_id": "Gop-jOe2sji34y8ILAZkRQ", "text": "Turkey dinner for 3 review\n\nPros:  The corn bread, green beans, and creamed spinach were delicious.  \n\nCons:  The turkey was dry, the gravy was uninspired, and the apple pie is almost unedible.  I will definitely try something else next time.", "business_id": "cIwMq5KNq0ASQzoTP1dE9Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fH1vGTr23h6Z8ZLWqRYpEg", "review_id": "7yUTaJGx-137jFKKBDe8XQ", "text": "Comfort food... Basic down-home dinner. :-) sometimes ya just gotta.", "business_id": "cIwMq5KNq0ASQzoTP1dE9Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gIhEoQQLLUHbKbn2_TS1hg", "review_id": "H7ocYRrasqdEjUPONHUzeA", "text": "I work just up the street and we always eat here for lunch, every time i go in they are always super nice and friendly, the food is fresh and I'm always in and out. Most of the time I'm picking up food for the whole office so one of the employees told me that i can call and order over the phone to make it easier on me which was great! I love going here, i always get GREAT service :)!", "business_id": "cIwMq5KNq0ASQzoTP1dE9Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4D4UzEOu-QG4-jkyfynhPQ", "review_id": "RNAy7i0R8-U70vkzCRI1sw", "text": "Got take out from here the other night and I enjoyed it :) I got the chicken breast with Mac and cheese as well as mashed potatoes. It came with a yummy piece of corn bread too. \n\nThey have Sriracha by the bottle which every restaurant should have ;) \n\nThe price was great and id recommend it to families or anyone just wanting a decent meal, either on the go or sitting down", "business_id": "cIwMq5KNq0ASQzoTP1dE9Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KJr7eW2yHEtDxZm8TXb8QA", "review_id": "5OKNkOcuZt8BchEPQSy3tQ", "text": "So I have been there TWICE in the past week now im hooked! lol fresh clean ! Tasty! I love there Coke cups maket he soda taste just better! Service is great Chefs are friendly New fav place! lol = ] Enjoy guys!", "business_id": "cIwMq5KNq0ASQzoTP1dE9Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YoKENFIFRbGURGBEhEd2Dg", "review_id": "bTO6qtweC51QNi_FrvzriQ", "text": "Nice area and very public service friendly. The restaurant is clean, the staff are very kind and polite, and the sandwiches are rocking! Definitely a home cooked alternative to the fast food competitors. Service with a can do attitude and smile. This is one place that truly appreciates their customers.", "business_id": "cIwMq5KNq0ASQzoTP1dE9Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j-kShDJgp5acGhqJAkJHnA", "review_id": "FqfO6LlkIEziHW_TsKxHkg", "text": "I love my comfort food and Boston Market always fits the bill.  I have always loved the rotisserie chicken but on this trip I decided to try the Ribs.  Flavorful and tender they were good but were not served hot as expected.  It was almost like they were prepared, then chilled, then re-warmed up again.  One Quarter Rib plus One Quarter chicken plus two sides $12.99.", "business_id": "cIwMq5KNq0ASQzoTP1dE9Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bXbs7Ccw5VUy7zpq_xq60w", "review_id": "-BKUUzL97rh2Rv6qHNFsSw", "text": "When I moved here 8 months ago, I was overwhelmed by the amount of places to eat.  I ended up trying numerous \"trendy\" offerings around the area, but always came back to Boston Market. It is now my favorite restaurant in Phoenix.  So consistent in food quality and serving size and the employees are always outstanding. \n\nI never leave this place disappointed and I am always full!", "business_id": "cIwMq5KNq0ASQzoTP1dE9Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "18vTyU-FpeXiaOsUj_bRvA", "review_id": "5mfWlqvLFdz-2U4mejoP9Q", "text": "Let's be real. Its Boston Market. They aren't reinventing the wheel.  But the food came out hot and fresh tasting. And the service was super friendly.  Theresa anticipated my needs and the line worked fast.  If anything, I'd come back here for the service and its clean. Those two things alone make it 4 stars when compared to other fast casuals.", "business_id": "cIwMq5KNq0ASQzoTP1dE9Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zAWtQH-UoiYXdACqnuoFPA", "review_id": "fGzqdaypxlkAukWYoja8sQ", "text": "I love Boston Market. I do not know how to cook and so the food there is always better than mine. The best part is if you buy a meal during the week they give you a coupon for one half off on Saturday.  Great value and it heats up well.", "business_id": "cIwMq5KNq0ASQzoTP1dE9Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zuoeE7GdXXlCgr995ImWfQ", "review_id": "BhFNiRVFUX6Ik5tFdqeQIQ", "text": "A good location. Everything here is always fresh, the line moves quickly, and the staff is always pleasant.", "business_id": "cIwMq5KNq0ASQzoTP1dE9Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ir7rjomYyO2MuUadeAF9rw", "review_id": "5gyk_UIbb2ucGtm5TqY_eQ", "text": "Have been craving boston market a lot lately. They have stellar originator chicken. Go here once evrey couple weeks. Staff is friendly, place is clean, food is tasty. Dont know what more I could ask for? Oh wait. Bring back the sirloin tips!!!!", "business_id": "cIwMq5KNq0ASQzoTP1dE9Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 19, "useful": 20, "cool": 18}, "user_id": "NvDR3SPVPXrDB_dbKuGoWA", "review_id": "GS_cpBYqTUQyPbhtHR3RVA", "text": "I can't help it that I'm addicted to sweet potatoes. So that's why I have been gravitating toward Boston Market lately. My two sides are always sweet potatoes, or should I say my main course is the sweet potatoes and the chicken is my side. The food is excellent, although sometimes the chicken can get a little scrawny looking.\n\nMy only complaint about this place is that I'm constantly approached by employees to either sign up with my email address or being asked how's my meal. Last time I was in there I was asked how's my meal twice by the same guy and then a manager came by and asked the same thing. I get the touchy feely customer service thing. But PLEASE, dial it down a bit.", "business_id": "cIwMq5KNq0ASQzoTP1dE9Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o83bBoIE5jWDYHfFlyhLJg", "review_id": "Q2hJeQH2HKCeF7nyd0yIFg", "text": "Get the honey habanero sauce with your chicken. Free, good mix of spicy and sweet and probably the best sauce for chicken ever.", "business_id": "cIwMq5KNq0ASQzoTP1dE9Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "e4TQFVfepzHf--hnBsjntg", "review_id": "vc-NizbkYhCrG-FeNpKu0g", "text": "This is the kind of place you find in a mall.  Fast food salad, pasta and pizza.  I had a salad/pizza combo.  The pizza was cold and the crust had a weird metallic taste.  The salad was your standard plate of bland greens.  With all the offices and the hospital nearby, you would think there would be better options for lunch in this shopping plaza. Nope.  That's why I always end up at the Good Egg.  It's hard to screw up an omlette. Despite the high convenience factor, I will not be back.", "business_id": "OkXpdUozVS3vjSRtCoSIvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M6oU3OBf_E6gqlfkLGlStQ", "review_id": "Jxb4gtmXZtevfy6yKRZP9A", "text": "\"Let's open a place just like Sabbaro but give it an early 90's artistic decor\" is what they probably said before opening. \nI just went here for lunch, I am taking a class in the same shopping center. For years, I had passed by but was never impressed by their menu. Today I finally broke down just for the sake of being able to review them. \nYou stand and order cafeteria style. The menu is divided into pastas, pizza, salads and sand witches. Pasta items are in the $7.50 range +$2 for chicken. Pizza is in the $6 range for two slices, a combo of one slice and a salad could be had for $7.50. Overall, the prices seemed a bit high. \n\nI opted for two sliced of the Bianca pizza. The crust was soft and a bit doughy, on top was mozzarella cheese, signage, ricotta and tomatoes. After I told the line what I wanted y food was hastily thrown into the oven, such haste was use my food overlapped other food, I did not appreciate this. \n\nI took my food to the utensil and condiment station, there was Balsamic vinegar, olive oil and red pepper but no Parmesan. \n\nMy slices were of normal size and the toppings had a decent flavor but the crust was subpar and at this price, I expected better. \n\nUnless you are stuck in this plaza, I would not recommend making the trip to this establishment.", "business_id": "OkXpdUozVS3vjSRtCoSIvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_JJgknodFeeqOW2e9a3kKw", "review_id": "Mb_1tCDFC5m49Rahp2iBWA", "text": "Went there for lunch and had a Chicken chopped salad.  There was not a lot of chicken and it was not cheap!  Everything is already made and it is re-heated after you order it.", "business_id": "OkXpdUozVS3vjSRtCoSIvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Nz6Qv5ZCkFsSWW0OMNhAMQ", "review_id": "Tb6sz3rUPLaivhuQomjbtw", "text": "Went there for lunch today. I needed something fast and yummy.  As I was walking up (after 1:30) I saw their specials.  Lemon chicken, yummy.  As I ordered, they were out, out of every pasta they made for today.  They had pizza but only margarita and bianca. I ordered one slice of bianca and back to work...I've had much better food.  Or maybe I just had my taste buds set for lemon chicken.", "business_id": "OkXpdUozVS3vjSRtCoSIvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HV1YKfnN5LRO8s5f3UHWOw", "review_id": "nlRxXPvYS3q2RZo9_X518g", "text": "I have visited Fusilli's every time I have to come to Phoenix over the last few years. Partly, as I am stuck at the mall there, but also because I love their food. I can hardly wait to get the daily calzone, as I have had a hard time finding anything that compares. My favorite is the one with chicken, spinach, and artichoke hearts. \n\nAlthough previous reviewers might have assumed that if they don't have items prepared in advance of the lunch rush, that if an item is not available, they will prepare it for you on the spot. They have always made any dish that I have asked for if they didn't have it ready without unreasonable delay. Today I had my favorite made fresh for lunch in about 10 minutes, and I had enough to enjoy for dinner too. \n\nJust so you know, I have absolutely no affiliation to Fusilli's, just a big fan!", "business_id": "OkXpdUozVS3vjSRtCoSIvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "19FkHmJef18CJedDPgJ_yw", "review_id": "ZeGQcZnmxivZeFpnXi8vGg", "text": "I was headed out to Pita on 3rd Ave and got roped into going here by a group that said - \"it's great and in Park Central\"...all I'm gonna say is that it was like cafeteria food. Yeah, like cafeteria food - cold pizza and overly dressinged salad", "business_id": "OkXpdUozVS3vjSRtCoSIvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vg8QL0zzifZDDr5dZLIRPw", "review_id": "qNaSGyszXPnya-gmxgpaaQ", "text": "Pizza is ok I guess if you dig cold pizza. They are set up to serve people fast but from the lines I see at lunch time I don't understand why they must display a bunch of food when nobody comes in.\nThe staff seems very lazy and often you will find 2 or 3 tables ready to be cleaned. They could help this just by putting in some trash cans so the customer can help you clean the table. The ordering is basically fast-food self service so why not the clean up? \nExtra star for the coldest bathroom in town.", "business_id": "OkXpdUozVS3vjSRtCoSIvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZfoYXGuypMTzvXuqHsqqAA", "review_id": "j7WFnUI9Ofm5kT4009Di8A", "text": "Slow, indifferent service, mediocre and somewhat pricey food, decor reminds me of a mental hospital I once spent a 72 hour hold at... my coworker enjoyed her pasta, my sandwich was aight but I won't be going back (Park Central Deli is much more my style anyway).", "business_id": "OkXpdUozVS3vjSRtCoSIvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CM_vuEc6jKqpODm4hZJy8Q", "review_id": "l8j6wbpHs49NwCiMlGHLNQ", "text": "I was cruising the Park Central Mall killing time looking for a place to eat. Italian sounded good, and then there was Fusilli's. How stupid I was not to consult YELP first. I should know better. Unfortunately, I went through the motions of ordering, waiting, paying (in that order), before I reached to my Droid and asked what it thought. The two stars should tell you everything. The pizza I had didn't taste bad it was just flavorless and boring with not enough toppings. It also cost more than it should. I never order a drink, so when my tab came close to 7 bucks for two slices of less than mediocre pie, I was shocked. The staff was friendly, I mean at least they smiled. So for that they get an extra star. With limited choices for lunch in a mall with a large corporate business presence it looks like Fusilli's has gotten by by offering options not quality. Next time I'm hungry and wandering the Park Central Mall I will not be going back to Fusilli's.", "business_id": "OkXpdUozVS3vjSRtCoSIvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qG0e6LlajxjQTKY6j_LVUw", "review_id": "9kNaKi2qIX2LIgq8vim8UQ", "text": "CLOSED!\n\nBeing replaced by Fired Pie in August.....", "business_id": "OkXpdUozVS3vjSRtCoSIvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KmgUyFBWUdGnIVwdk0hdDw", "review_id": "f3TjKdHV7rTZ8P4c1nC4tw", "text": "If you have never experienced the delectable heaven that is See's candy you are missing out.  Honestly, this place has been here for at least 70 million years and I think the brachiosaurus was just as big of a fan of the truffles as I am. I love the classic black and white checkered tiles and the adorable smocked emplyees. The brand has this quaint old timeyness that I really dig. Mary See is the grandmother I always wanted! \n\nI love that they ALWAYS give you free chocolate and have amazing customer service all around. It is so much fun to go and hand pick a few treats for me and the roomies. The quality and uniqueness of their offerings make it definitely worth the trip. If you love chocolate then you should be asking yourself why you haven't stopped in before now. I am eating a pumpkin pie truffle right now that is rockin' my world, thank you!", "business_id": "mHbC12IspsgkbhIoX1iD7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 8, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "kffxYQVQsEpF1DVlQlcGCg", "review_id": "8cVmLOiABiz8zjHLVasJ_A", "text": "This Shop has been here for many years. In fact as long as I can remember.\nIt has always been my family favorite. My girlfriend tried to convince me that Godiva is better, But I think I have convinced her that See's is better.\n\nDuring the Holidays they always have some really great products. Everyone loves gifts from See's for sure.\nThey always give you samples when you come in as well. \n It smells wonderful in here as well. When you walk in it smells like fresh chocolate.\nI perfer the dark chocolate over the milk, and they have a really good selection of that as well.\nLots of parking outside as well.", "business_id": "mHbC12IspsgkbhIoX1iD7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LiNbZqDdHLqueYz4nORWzg", "review_id": "Fn1_0tixXLFCbqlIVyoakA", "text": "Lovely shop, great customer service, there was even a security guard there, gotta keep the sweets on close watch ;) id return for more chocolates", "business_id": "mHbC12IspsgkbhIoX1iD7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PS0lCxjGNeUrKxYSdpW-Aw", "review_id": "YD09VtzMhcKLfvpi3lqtGg", "text": "I love Chocolate! \nSee's is all about the free samples, see-gars, and chocolate lollipops for me. All of the samples I have had are really good, and I would consider giving the create your own box of chocolate card as a present, but they lack chocolate covered fruit. Tisk tisk.", "business_id": "ezM-93i6eNb4LnYp3J101Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 11, "useful": 11, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "rGSDeV0P6Fl7_M4G9l1yzA", "text": "How can I not give them 5 stars? How? I ask you how people? I mean, these people MAKE candy. Blocks from my house. Lots of parking. Clean. Clean. Clean. You could make smores on their floor. Wow, that even rhymes. I'm thinking bumper sticker here people. Create your own box. With the nicest of nice ladies to help you. I mean really, they have to be amped up on sugar. What else is their to nibble on? Great service. Great candy. Great location. But where was the See's Candy professional to slap that 14th piece of candy out of my hand last night as I slipped into my my milk chocolate coma on my 600 thread count sheets, nearly drowning in my 1/2 inch pool of drool? I don't care. Five stars. Five stars I say!", "business_id": "ezM-93i6eNb4LnYp3J101Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-F32Vl8Rk4dwsmk0f2wRIw", "review_id": "5YIP0hqJMrjFIMfwe097bQ", "text": "You would have to also hate puppies and Jesus if you decided that See's candy was teh suck.  The women tending the chocolate bar are like grandmotherly versions of Oopma-Loompas, bewitching your chocolate, pecan, nougat, peanut brittle, caramel, and fondant fantasies.  Oh, and they provide a free sample and a discount on purchases (a substantial percentage) if you are on their list of businesses that qualify.  I was stoked to find that my job was worth discounted chocolate.", "business_id": "ezM-93i6eNb4LnYp3J101Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "GubdNFoDAsiwE6bWIr97cQ", "review_id": "zBACi7qptPJr3fHB54s-CQ", "text": "Well it is the best. For me that is. It just came to me that I have never seen a male working here, do they? The women are very friendly and beyond patient, they have to be if you ever watched some people pick out a box of candy. I would be slapping them up against the wall. It is a nice open store with an abundance of product all of which I have eaten much too much over the years. I love the chocolate but I crave the peanut brittle it has to be taken away from me in order not to eat until I puke.", "business_id": "ezM-93i6eNb4LnYp3J101Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GubdNFoDAsiwE6bWIr97cQ", "review_id": "J13OlL9bURUa9IbXCGeMFg", "text": "This is the store where your business can sign up for discounts, this I have always known. But the last time I was there they asked after I said we did not have the discount if I was a veteran. Wow discounts count whodathunk, cool . Peanut Brittle anyone?", "business_id": "ezM-93i6eNb4LnYp3J101Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bmDivXQy-KB4_dPIS9ZA8w", "review_id": "kzj-r4BVfQK3DBPk4IjvuQ", "text": "I recently went to this See's to get a few Christmas presents. First of all, this place is awesome because right when you walk in they have free samples! The store was very clean and the people who work here are exceptionally nice. I wanted to buy a Bordeaux bar (for my mom - its her fave). The girl behind the candy counter gave me a few Bordeaux samples since they were all sold out of the prepackaged ones. They offer city employees, employees in Alhambra school district and a bunch of other companies a discount at this location.", "business_id": "ezM-93i6eNb4LnYp3J101Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "BjwXX-sChcjx2E55B_7rXg", "review_id": "S3PeYRK_MSBxaxDIs4cu5Q", "text": "Hands down, See's Candies offer the best chocolates I've ever had from a chain sweet store, ever.\n\nThough every truffle I've had the pleasure of sampling induced the \"eyes closed, head tilted smile\", there are a few that hold a special place in my heart (and stomach).\n\n1. The Walnut Square - Available in both a truffle and a candy bar, this dark chocolate coated chunk of heaven (butter caramel and English walnuts) haunts my reverie 2-3 times a week. The only problem with the bar is that you have to bite into it, meaning there are opportune moments to drool while eating. Embarrassing? Yes. Worth it? Yes.\n2. Key Lime Truffle - A totally unique, decadent delight, this creamy cube of white chocolate houses a key lime cream flavored center. It's tangy, sweet, and addictive.\n3. Kona Mocha - The perfect blend of texture and flavor, toasted coconut and white chocolate surround a coffee and milk chocolate truffle. If there was a coffee that tasted like this, my mornings would rock.\n4. Almond Truffle - Somewhat reminiscent of an inside-out sushi roll, the roasted almonds coat the outside, followed by white chocolate, and finally smooth milk chocolate in the center. They don't really look like truffles, which makes it easy to eat, oh, say, 10 of them at a time.\n5. Chelsea - The ultimate classy truffle, pecans and chocolate liquor surrounded by milk chocolate create a mini-explosion of awesome on your taste buds. \n6. Scotchmallow - Available in a bar and a truffle, a layer of marshmallow and flavorful caramel are enveloped in dark chocolate. If I could put this between graham crackers I'd be a) in s'mores heaven, and b) a total glutton.\n7. Dark Almonds - Technically this is just a dark almond cluster, but I'll be damned if it's not the best almond cluster I've ever had. \n8. Dark Chocolate Truffle - A pure, smooth chocolate with a bit of texture, this semisweet chocolate truffle and chocolate liquor center is topped with nut crunch. It's simple, but perfect.\n9/10. Mocha/Bordeaux - Both of these truffles are covered in chocolate sprinkles, which I usually hate, but for some reason, they taste amazing. The Bordeaux is a pure chocolate flavor with a hint of brown sugar, and the Mocha is chocolate-coffee (obviously) available in both milk and dark flavors.\n\nTraveling back through my childhood by writing about these exceptional chocolates has made me realize something: these are some of the best truffles I've ever had, local or not. The price is fair (maybe too fair), the quality is evident, and the selection is grand. In fact, I'd pick these over $4.00 French truffles at a shmancy-pants chocolatier any day.", "business_id": "ezM-93i6eNb4LnYp3J101Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_2oYcAukTIaexAnsjUo9tg", "review_id": "ltHFF8diPqiAT-0CBb-E5w", "text": "They have an awesomely stocked chocolate walk with 7 million truffles all giving you their best come-hither bedroom eyes. \n\nI'll try to mention things others haven't:\n\nTheir gift wrapping is pretty, fun, and classy. You can get something wrapped up as a present and not worry about the paper - the beautiful ribbons and flowers they put on it are lovely.\n\nThey have huge fundraising boxes of chocolate that are well-priced and reasonable for your organization or cause. Also, if you are just one person that wants an enormous amount of chocolate but does not wish to be judged harshly, pick up a fundraiser box and tell 'em it's for the kids.\n\nTheir peanut butter patties are the only chocolate peanut butter treat that fill my intense longing for my favorite girl scout cookies, Tagalongs. I call it Tagalonging. Thank you, See's, for helping me with my lifelong struggle with addiction.", "business_id": "ezM-93i6eNb4LnYp3J101Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4hR-tE1PYvp7Go5a8s8pmw", "review_id": "Jz-1IiMSrMgNDTZvyypnOA", "text": "As always with See's Candies you really can't go wrong.  They are just an all around great eat and make awesome gifts.  I like the chocolate with nuts in them cause I am a little nutty myself!", "business_id": "ezM-93i6eNb4LnYp3J101Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hn_DclKLzdxABRGGAuqKgg", "review_id": "12YqyN074ezdn2hmeHmQNQ", "text": "This candy shop makes me nostalgic. When you walk in, it feels like the staff have worked there since they were teenagers and they've preserved their enthusiasm and excitement for the candy for years. They greet you loudly, happily, and they offer you samples. What better way to start a shopping trip?\n\nThere's a few counters with preboxed items, and there's a fresh counter where you can pick out which candies you'd like. The apricot delight is very interesting and very sweet. It's a nice change of pace from the typical fruit candies. Milk chocolate strawberry cream was better than I thought it would be - perfectly balanced sweetness with the chocolate. Peanut butter pattie was nothing to write home about - I might skip it in the future. Same goes for the milk chocolate coconut. Dark chocolate chip truffle is very rich and very good and just the right portion size.\n\nPrices are great. We got 4 truffles for less than $3. In terms of quality, it's hard to beat. I wouldn't mind stopping in again.", "business_id": "ezM-93i6eNb4LnYp3J101Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 21, "useful": 15, "cool": 16}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "SlsJ0HHwQCcmsKrzi8Rh7g", "text": "Yes. Another Autozone review. Another trip around the vagina. I needed my battery charged and seriously had no I idea where to go or what to do. Enter, my bartender Mike. He removed the battery, cuz frankly I couldn't find it and I didn't want to get dirty. It was...are you ready for this...under my backseat! WTF. Now I know where to stash my maid if the INS comes a knockin' Goddamn brilliant Germans. I hauled it to Autozone and Craig was more than helpful. I think the glare from my Hello Kitty necklace caused him to blink a lot...hmmm...poor thing. Thanks to the men in my life for wiring my electronics, hauling heavy furniture and lubing me when necessary. That last one was for Rickie.", "business_id": "P4e1yH_XjwMtlD7jtyTGVQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GjYhx_UBsndqJ5O0P7y3cw", "review_id": "1HXzPwmzbgEU_3Xb_4vW8w", "text": "I am leaving my previous review below, but I subsequently had a terrible experience here.\n\nI needed a new car headlight, and they screwed it up and fried my car.  It took three employees hours to get the headlight changed, and in the process of troubleshooting the damage that their sausage fingers had done in the engine, took out some fuse box thing and put it back upside down.  At that point nothing electronic in my car worked, and the car itself wouldn't start the next day.  A competent mechanic fixed it, but it cost me a significant amount of money and time in towing and mechanic fees.  Autozone was not interested in reimbursing me for the damage they had caused.\n\nOld review:\nI just got home from having a new battery put in my car, and I was super happy with my new favorite car store!  \n\nI am incompetent at cars, so I went in saying I thought my battery might be mostly dead.  It was.  Car stuff's expensive.  I'll forgive them.  The Autozone kid was super helpful though.  He spent a good half hour inside car, removing the old battery (my car is the \"labor intensive\" kind of battery holder) and gouging out all the corrosion I had let accumulate.  A half an hour!  He could have easily just told me to do it myself.  \n\nMany a restaurant or retailer could learn from the Autozone business model.  Good service is awesome.", "business_id": "P4e1yH_XjwMtlD7jtyTGVQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1aqVSQMZHMTxH0Hj5oIdqw", "review_id": "Ixuj6l9xn8C0Tpb9g46Nug", "text": "I had the typical desert climate problem the day I went to the Auto Zone on Camelback and 3rd Street in Phoenix: sluggish battery. While the car would still start, I decided to get the battery replaced rather than call AAA. I'm not saying anything bad about AAA because when you're stranded it's tip-top. But when your car will still start and you're confident the battery is going, I recommend driving straight to Auto Zone. It's much less expensive than AAA and you'll wait less. When I got to Auto Zone I was the fourth person that day (and it was only 10 AM) to need battery replacement. I have a 2003 VW Passat which means you've got to peel off a cowl (I learned this is the proper term by reading the directions), remove a plastic piece that covers the battery and then figure out how to wedge the big European-sized battery out. The store manager, Chris, was very helpful. He did not act at all impatient that it took longer to change out my battery, even though customers were beginning to stack up by the time we finished. The whole process, including replacing the cabin air filter, took less than half an hour.", "business_id": "P4e1yH_XjwMtlD7jtyTGVQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vliAJpHltPo-SL6tGz5A3g", "review_id": "giS-ZETKOLbSpjUhRC12cw", "text": "I called one day and asked them to grab some windshield wipers for my wives car. I didn't know what kind they were and I didn't have time to spend in the store figuring it out. I told the guy I'd be there in 10 min. I got there and they had the wipers waiting for me. Thats what I'm talking about! They aren't all the most personable guys, but they now what they are talking about and will do their job.", "business_id": "P4e1yH_XjwMtlD7jtyTGVQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4Jqg1IrD6s_Z07Shfp1sQQ", "review_id": "Lhs1qzL9G7xDC5eFyXUd9A", "text": "I thought maybe it would be weird to write a review about an Autozone, but hey, looks like I'm actually behind the game.  My car battery was dead, I decided on this Autozone, and I'm glad I did. Marc was extremely personable and was more than willing to help. He replaced the battery for me, and remained cheerful despite the heat...what more could I ask for? I even learned WAY more about muscle cars and engines than anyone in my position (that is someone who's main requirement in a car is that it runs) should...but, hey...it's nice to see someone who is truly passionate about their life's  work...:)  Anyway, thanks so much...no  complaints here. Reasonable price and great service...Yay!", "business_id": "P4e1yH_XjwMtlD7jtyTGVQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "_2oYcAukTIaexAnsjUo9tg", "review_id": "kd8dRKurwmxAQ-o4ywgeUQ", "text": "I took my phone out while walking around. \"No photography in the store, hun,\" to which I replied that I was not. \"I know, sweetheart, I'm just sayin', there's no photography in the store, honey.\" \n\nIt's hard enough being a woman that can fix her own car stuff. Being called pet names by strange women does not help. \n\nI contacted corporate and told them that the whole experience made me feel very uncomfortable. \n\nThis is where the obviously one star review turns into a five star review. The general manager was awesome in apologizing and assured me that she would receive some coaching on subtlety and proper behavior.\n\nThat really makes up for it. My greatest fear was that it was a given that if you're a woman in Autozone you're going to encounter condescending employees. I really felt like he was concerned and wanted that to not be the case.\n\nThanks for caring, AutoZone!", "business_id": "P4e1yH_XjwMtlD7jtyTGVQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yIFIMisZAIM0Cgljh0MMhQ", "review_id": "1uvdq9OsKU7x5ca20tNgYg", "text": "Clean, well stocked. Kalib is very knowledgable and would certainly make a good store manager...of course there is always the riff raff that strolls in and dirty folk but it was earlier enough to avoid that crowd..thanks for your help guys.", "business_id": "P4e1yH_XjwMtlD7jtyTGVQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7WqkbSL9NcqRWxPO2RsXrA", "review_id": "Oee_EllCPqIgn2leuepTaQ", "text": "Everytime I come here some \"customer\" is always running out this store with a unpaid item.", "business_id": "P4e1yH_XjwMtlD7jtyTGVQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "daU-QXme-zr96Y49L268Jg", "review_id": "yiNTxVOGFN3Cvl_Yu15J6A", "text": "WARNING\nautozone has recently changed their battery testing policy and equipment.\n\nMy battery passed the autozone battery test 3 times(after my car died twice), but failed my mechanics carbon pile load test. autozone will not honor the warranty unless the battery fails the less reliable autozone test.\n\nbuy your batteries and other carr stuff somewhere else.", "business_id": "P4e1yH_XjwMtlD7jtyTGVQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L6BH4jy_NweMEwnPopDuVg", "review_id": "oOF1Wf2LDeMq0xKZNPE1kg", "text": "I stopped in to pick up the hydraulic lifts for my rear glass window. The part was in stock and immediately produced. Kalib was knowledgeable and extremely helpful. The store was clean and well stocked.Thanks for your help.", "business_id": "P4e1yH_XjwMtlD7jtyTGVQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aaHyqSTcpdkismEP0bj0rQ", "review_id": "CNXG3AP2B8IeItn6dR9J3Q", "text": "This location rules. Super close to home. All the dudes are trustworthy and obviously car savvy. I can always rest assured they have my back.", "business_id": "P4e1yH_XjwMtlD7jtyTGVQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KqMUO0KFaa2aLPqfHmMQrg", "review_id": "0ylr94V-E2itF7LmAuTxWw", "text": "I just wanted to write and say what a help Mark Summers was there. I replaced a battery on my bike, and even though it didn't show up in the computer, Mark was able to find a suitable replacement for me and provided me with free reign to the tools I needed to replace it. He even was patient and nice while I pulled up a price match, and complimented my bike. Now it starts better than it ever has. Thanks Mark!", "business_id": "P4e1yH_XjwMtlD7jtyTGVQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "QrOSr8bzAjpIgyNftDLUBg", "review_id": "AX5WlBpVX3FG_mg1a2f0Xg", "text": "Stuff Antiques is a period lighting fantasy land.  Joe, the proprietor, has amassed a literal treasure trove of fine period lighting.  He has an eye for the exceptional and his shop is literally filled to the rafters with only the best examples of each period and lighting style.  Whatever style of vintage lighting you're looking for, Joe has it.  He's got everything from Victorian to Arts and Crafts; from Art Deco to Mid-century Modern and everything in between.\n\nDon't be put off if you arrive and the iron gate at the front entrance is locked.  Do as the sign instructs and ring the bell.  Joe is likely in the back restoring more fabulous lighting and he will come right to the front and let you in.  Once you walk in, welcome to Lighting Wonderland!\n\nTake the time to work your way among the aisles and aisles of lighting.  Don't forget to look overhead because that's where the fabulous ceiling fixtures reign supreme.  This place feels more like a museum of exceptional lighting than a shop, but everything can be yours.  Joe also carries some antique furniture and vintage medical cabinets.  Again, everything is the best of the best at Stuff Antiques.\n\nI normally have a rule that I will not shop in an antiques store that does not having price tags.  Joe does not have price tags on anything in his shop.  However, he knows precisely what everything is worth and he has all the prices memorized.  I have asked more than once about the same item on different visits and the price doesn't change.  This also isn't a place where you bargain.  The price is the price and that's that.  However, Joe has exceptional examples of everything and his prices are fair.\n\nJoe also offers restoration services.  The BF had a vintage lamp that he inherited that we took to Joe for an assessment.  The lamp had been damaged by a well-intentioned polishing in the past and Joe was able to advise us on the best course of action to restore the lamp to its former beauty and to optimize its value.  \n\nBesides being an expert on vintage lighting, Joe is also very engaging and easy to work with.  I found a fantastic vintage Art Deco milk glass school house light at his shop that I just had to have.  Unfortunately, I needed two for my kitchen that I was remodeling at the time.  I managed to find an exact match to the glass shade on eBay and I took it to Joe and he was able to get me a set of matching vintage metal setups so that the shades are now a perfectly matched set.  Joe offers the old fashioned customer service that chain stores can't even begin to touch.\n\nTake an afternoon to explore Stuff Antiques, even if you don't need anything.  If you have a lighting fetish, this can be a very, very dangerous place for your wallet.  But it's worth it to live with beauty on a daily basis.", "business_id": "u8pEX4RqsRf93F7X90Pz3w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3UbxLZVlgF-i43yZ31sDsA", "review_id": "qxBRpZG1Th2Lk-FjE8mJ0w", "text": "Stuff Antiques does have wonderful objects.  It is a good idea to go in knowing what things are worth.  There are no price tags on items and I believe that the owner will take advantage of the unseasoned buyer.  Unfortunately, I did not heed my own advice, and paid way too much for a number of items.  They do very nice restorations, but do not give one even a ballpark figure of what it might cost or when it will be done.", "business_id": "u8pEX4RqsRf93F7X90Pz3w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VD_SBeEWnul3awz5pqSrbw", "review_id": "-gbxqiAspibclUJ5Ow6yiw", "text": "BEWARE!!!!  I was taken advantage of by Joe and this man lacks honesty.  I had to arrive with the police to retrieve a table he was supposed to call me with an estimate to restore and come to an agreement about a price to sell it.  Instead I received a check in the mail for $250 with a note that he sold it!!!  It was still in his store for a price tag of $1,200 and he was untruthful about even that to the police.  How very sad it took the police to make things right with this dishonest fellow!", "business_id": "u8pEX4RqsRf93F7X90Pz3w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "94H-MN7ASiftasmUyPN39A", "text": "No, thanks.\n\nI can't help but think of Office Space's \"Chotchke's and their pieces of flair every time I get sucked into going to Applebee's. The poor wait staff. \n\nAnd the food is just not good. It could be just an unfortunate coibncidence that of the seven or eight things I have tried they have all failed to impress me but somehow I doubt it. \n\nI don't like TGI Friday's very much, but of the two comparable restaurants, I much prefer it to Applebee's.", "business_id": "cjUmPLRT43wN9Z87A9BOpg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 16, "useful": 11, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "TV1d6qx7vGs189WpdfCV1A", "text": "Well folks, I did the chain thing. I confess. Rickie and I had spent and exhausting day (and a quick $200) at Target and were thinking steaks. The budget didn't include Morton's or Ruth's Chris. I had brain freeze and forgot the local spots I love so much that grill a mean meat (i.e. Phoenix City Grill), so the first restaurant past Target that fit the bill was our local Applebee's on Camelback and Central. Mind you, I don't expect a decor marvel or a hostess so hip it hurts. I know what i'm getting myself into. For the most part. But I had recently seen a TV commercial from Applebee's and of course the food was airbrushed so perfectly like Celine Dion's face on the current issue of HELLO magazine. I mean, really, Celine, you have no wrinkles even after living in Las Vegas these past couple of years? Anyhoo, we were greeted and seeted promptly by a teenager who definitley just had a smoke and could use a visit to the tanning booth. Once seated, our server, Mo, took our drink and appetizer order and quickly disappeared. For quite awhile. Cue the Jeoporady theme music. Once our iced teas and the new appetizer (tuscan cheese bread extravangza) arrived we sipped and dipped. Not bad.Raspberry tea with an univited yet delighted visit by vanilla and the cheese spread was rich and yummy served with a spot of diced tomato, basi and garlic...aka bruscetta. NICE. We ordered onion chips, like an onion loaf or the blooming onion at Outback....they were good. Two sauces for our dipping pleasure...one your typical ranch, the other a sort of spiced up thousand island with horseradish. Then the entrees arrived. Cue the creepy dum, dum, dum, music...Both NY strip steaks over cooked to such an extreme. The asparagus was limp like, well, let's just say it reminded me of a Vietmanese gymnast I once dated who didn't take the little blue pill. Sides included mashed potatoes (loaded) which means bacon, cheese and sour cream. Ok, Ok, Ok, too much of the extras. What ladle in the kitchen did they pick to put these extras on my mashed potatoes? All in all, I had low expectations at this venue, and they were met. Shout out to Mo the server, a good gal! The clientele was like a scene out of Dawn of the Dead. Sorry. Lesson learned...Applebee's ok some of the time. Get an app and a drink. Skip the entrees. Be nice to a nice server. And for God's sake don't expect a steak worthy of the big chain peeps.", "business_id": "cjUmPLRT43wN9Z87A9BOpg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2KyJLMY3jmASmwtnmlBuvw", "review_id": "AxvIEhSE4heupMLXp-_Uzw", "text": "I live across the street from this Applebee's, and I've been going there for years.  terrific service almost every time -- sometimes I've even called the manager over to COMPLIMENT the server.  \n\nThe decor is kinda casual laidback sports bar.\n\nIt's a neighborhood chain folks:  Don't go there expecting the it to be like the Ritz or the Biltmore.  A steak dinner here only costs $10-$12 bucks.  And for that price, it's surprisingly good!!!  I want my steak medium-rare (on the rare side), and that's how they serve 'em to me.  On the rare occasion that I'm dissatisfied, I ask 'em to \"repair the damage\" and they do it immediately - and with an apology and a friendly smile.\n\nThe first time I at here I really liked it, and I told my 'rents.   They wouldn't even try it.  Took me weeks to convince them to walk in the door.  Then, they decided to eat at this Applebee's 3 - 5 nights a week!  And, sometimes they did eat at the Ritz, so they knew the diff.\n\nAs far as I'm concerned, for a neighborhood chain restaurant, Applebee's is just fine, thank you very much!", "business_id": "cjUmPLRT43wN9Z87A9BOpg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 8, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "_7el1cOgnfkNfmZKi277bQ", "review_id": "4K-6hh-WuT32n_qO9pW9qw", "text": "I will give this Applebees location a 5 star and here's why. I used to work here and know the cooks and staff. I have inside information on how this location does things in relationship to other locations I had filled in at. \n\nThis location has better cooks and better management than some of the other locations. It shows in the food. Very seldom do I eat at this location and get a bad meal. \n\nBest nights to go Friday or Saturday after 4pm. The best cooks are working then, these guys have been at this location for over 8 years and they know what they are doing.", "business_id": "cjUmPLRT43wN9Z87A9BOpg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "mC9aXI-wlZv66klatntidQ", "text": "Every time I go to the gay Applebees I poop funny afterward.\n\nI've only gone here for happy hour for the $2 tall domestic beers and the half price apps. I hadn't been in almost a year and sat down at the bar on a busy night and the bartender said \"hey man I haven't seen you in like a year.\" I thought that was pretty fucking cool seeing as I hadn't been more than 2-3 times ever. \n\nThe food is exactly what you would expect from an Applebees. It's trailer trash \"fancy night out\" food and great food for unsophisticated people. I am also amazed this location seems to be open till 1am on the weekends... probably because it is the gay applebee's.\n\nThanks.", "business_id": "cjUmPLRT43wN9Z87A9BOpg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0g6TyhGJXvLQNr7d7LsDnw", "review_id": "YSzcH5fM2TpQCe8qlJdiGg", "text": "hmmm, never knew that TGIF's was less expensive than Applebees as the quality of food is much nicer at TGIF's. yesterday me and my girls went to happy hour at Applebees in hopes of finding some good inexpensive appetizers to go with some tasty cocktails. our visit was on to a great start, as our server took care of us like we were in a 5 star restaurant. he was so awesome; he should have been in a tux and bow tie. \n\nthe cost for our drinks and food totaled $41.00 for 3 apps and 7 drinks which isn't bad for happy hour, but a few weeks ago we went to TGIF's for happy hour and ended up with 4 apps, and 2 rounds of specialty cocktails for 3 of us and the bill was under $30. all the appetizers were served at half mass, or at least half the portion served by TGIF's. the potato skins were so greasy not even the sour cream could make it go down smoothly. i did enjoy the spinach and artichoke dip, but the greasy chips were a little too much. kinda funny that the buffalo wings weren't greasy at all. my fav's were the spinach dip and the wings. the spinach dip was served in a kettle pan and there were big chunks of artichoke in it. the chips tasted freshly made but were a little greasy for my liking.  i'll give them another try, but next time it's only wings for me!", "business_id": "cjUmPLRT43wN9Z87A9BOpg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ef7eJrSr7chDjDth0-k2HQ", "review_id": "QnxyHRQHRs3us6xFI5yjYg", "text": "You get what you pay for at Applebee's (ok, actually you get less than what you pay for)  But I mean seriously, it's Applebee's.  If you go in there with no expectations and ignore the fact that their kitchen is probably just freezers and microwaves then you will be fine.  (and if I was basing stars on that alone I would have given it just 2, 'cause I mean...its Applebee's.. However, the beer was cheap and the staff was nice, so it gets brownie points)\n\nI try not to go to places like these, because frankly I think if you are on that much of a budget you should either A.) Go to the grocery store and cook at home or B.) Go to a local place where you can get a better deal and real food. However, on this evening I was walking from the light rail with a friend after leaving the DBacks game, and said friend was exceptionally hungry and not in the mood to walk far..  So we went in.\n\nI was however pleasantly surprised that their happy hour started at 9, which made me feel much better about spending money there.  The beer was a good size, either bigger than a pint or in a deceptively charming glass that makes it look bigger than a pint.  While there wasn't a lot of decent beer choices, they were cheap.\n\nWe got a couple of HH apps. and they were as expected, bleh.  But it was food and that was the whole point at that time.. The ranch was sweet... I Hate sweet ranch...gross.\n\nThe high point here was the host, he was very pleasant and efficient.  Staff over all was nice really, and the beer was cheap early on, so it served its purpose.", "business_id": "cjUmPLRT43wN9Z87A9BOpg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0rIKpEBxt2I8kGfJ6g1lZw", "review_id": "e9Tf0pdX7lSjsJijOwbDJw", "text": "I totally love going to Applebees! Especially on Tuesday's! Karaoke!! Although, this particular Applebees kinda sucks on Karaoke Tuesday's because the d.j.'s aren't as entertaining as other d.j.'s at other Applebees. I was sad about that! But the host's are so damn nice, and cheerful! I just wanted to kiss them all! Oh, and the dinner is good as well.", "business_id": "cjUmPLRT43wN9Z87A9BOpg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TN6ZI_NNUw8OAvODoxTKCg", "review_id": "cdKdK95EQmWnuZBD-o5Qug", "text": "Service was fabulous, professional, courteous w a smile, and beyond expectation for a casual chain restaurant.  I was impressed w my server, Stephanie, and especially w another one I observed (Chanel).  Chanel was extremely patient w a special needs gentleman.  She brought each of the dressings to taste.  She pointed to each one describing and writing what they were. She was consistently taking her time with him with his many questions and listening intently to his speech impediment to understand his needs.  She even kept him updated on his spending to keep within his spending budget and; yet, she still was able to take care of her other tables at the same time without slacking. Wow!\n\nI ordered the unlimited soups & salads between 11-3 for $6.99 & my mom ordered the baby back ribs (nice smoky flavor she commented).  The grilled shrimp & spinach salad was very tasty served w hot (actually served nice & perfectly warm) bacon vinaigrette and Steph made sure I  was perfectly satisfied and full w refills of the great salad & soup of the day (broccoli & cheese). \n\nOnce again, pleasantly surprised with the quality & price for a casual dining experience. Thank you Steph, Chanel, and the hostess Yvonne.", "business_id": "cjUmPLRT43wN9Z87A9BOpg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IhcTLLWKS6ZiNyIX9oQQPQ", "review_id": "LnBuIbyP20zSBp2d0qBXnQ", "text": "If I were reviewing this on service alone, I would give 5 stars to our waiter.  He was overworked and had a very slow kitchen to deal with.  Yes, we were a party of 8 and another party of 8 was seated just before us.  You are a chain.  Isn't your kitchen prepared for big parties?  Our waiter was very patient and fantastic.  We had 4 hungry and tired kids. \nIt seemed like the food took forever to come out to the table.  I don't think we were complicated just had a lot of people.  Applebees please staff your restaurant appropriately, so our poor waiter can have the help he deserves.", "business_id": "cjUmPLRT43wN9Z87A9BOpg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jcY4s6J7NdRRi-prS-LQ3Q", "review_id": "nfYnHUD-hdBjQJjn3ztvXA", "text": "The quality of the food was excellent, the server was very on top of it with getting our drinks and order. It was loud, but that made the atmosphere fun to me. The only down side was the wait to get in was at least 20 minutes to a half hour, but maybe it's to be expected on a weekend night.", "business_id": "cjUmPLRT43wN9Z87A9BOpg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aTlHCohiT4ggRcMl3RQlXQ", "review_id": "7yywzuMwfsNVDq174N5L6w", "text": "Good for a cheap date. Food is okay, service is good!", "business_id": "cjUmPLRT43wN9Z87A9BOpg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gIhEoQQLLUHbKbn2_TS1hg", "review_id": "phVtRuw6-Rm37CqIrAYvCw", "text": "One of the only reasons i go to applebee's is cause it is so close to my work and threes not much but fast food around me, but every time i go there I feel the service is not that great the food always takes so long. I got a soup and salad lunchtime deal and it took like 15min which i know is not that long but for salad and soup?? They are never that busy but again the service is slow, I for the most part should not have to flag down a waiter to get a refill.  I will start packing my lunch from now on :/", "business_id": "cjUmPLRT43wN9Z87A9BOpg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KdeUy-TKeRNznRtQ8e2YPQ", "review_id": "e8m2SZoGKLBmZe1KvZTD8w", "text": "My first time ever eating at an Applebee's establishment was last Monday. Apparently the have happy hour here from 9-until close. We arrived around 9:30 so our margaritas were only 3 bucks. We also ordered off of the 550 calorie & under menu which consisted on us getting a steak or chicken variation. The food as well as the service was very good. I bought drinks for myself & a friend plus my food brought our bill to only $27. All in all a pretty nice experience for a casual restaurant.", "business_id": "cjUmPLRT43wN9Z87A9BOpg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F21azNBoXB8c6zorMz0jaw", "review_id": "NIdx0U1Hruuboc0BWSXGLA", "text": "We just returned from a Valentine's Day dinner. We arrived at 5:10 to beat the crowd and it was already packed. We walked in, we were greeted by Sam. My husband asked for a good seat. Sam found us a great booth. We ordered from the 2 for $20 menu. Our waiter was attentive and pleasant. My husband got ribs that were cold. He sent them back immediately. When Keith brought them back he waited while my husband tasted them. They were warm so he was fine. I got a pasta dish that I can never finish but it was good, as usual.\n\nOverall, I was pleased particularly with how busy it was.", "business_id": "cjUmPLRT43wN9Z87A9BOpg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bz2igotNP00BeYeo32KaSw", "review_id": "x_5_wxfR-ktDvMo-rvvkpw", "text": "So, I ate there on Wednesday and it is now Friday.  I have not had solid food or been able to keep anything down since I went there.  In an area that has so many great places don't go there.  Keep driving east on Camelback and hit one of the many other restaurants on that street.", "business_id": "cjUmPLRT43wN9Z87A9BOpg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-69HRk_D8Hq3Ki1cagvDcA", "review_id": "cL-uvkgi-MYKXWBq6y_vCw", "text": "Great food. beer not so cheap unless it's happy hour.\n\n I arrived around 2:30PM Wednesday\nI ordered the  jalape\u00f1os,BBQ cheese burger with fries. $9.50. the burger is about the size of a Carl's JR $6 burger. But this one taste much better. Freshly cooked juicy hot. the Waiter claims that the burger meat is fresh and never frozen.\nIt took 10 to 15 minutes to receive my burger. That is good because i want a freshly cooked burger, not a microwaved burger.\nThe fries are okay, no wow factor. The fries portion was small in my opinion. They should give just a little more fries and maybe a side like a celery stick. \n\n Overall, i would return to this restaurant soon. Maybe during happy hour.", "business_id": "cjUmPLRT43wN9Z87A9BOpg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8TWpVyVAY6HmlAiIpJe8Hw", "review_id": "DlOGV0Qt-8w62Q2LvTQDSA", "text": "I ordered the trio special (artichoke dip, boneless buffalo wings, and sliders) all for $12 bucks.\nThis is MONSTEROUS.  Make sure you either are super hungry or are sharing this with someone.  I had about 8 wings and two decent size sliders.  There were so much tortilla chips for the dip it didn't even look like I made a dent in it.  \n\nThe food is exactly what you expect of Applebee's.  I prefer their regular wings (with bones).  \nService was slow (it was noon).  \n\nFYI:  Make sure you go you bring your own hand wipes.  The bathroom is nasty.", "business_id": "cjUmPLRT43wN9Z87A9BOpg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5S9qsoHWUcMeahMtBwuX3g", "review_id": "2USBTocZ-fOarX6_OWqwbg", "text": "When it's late and everyone else has closed on a weekday, it's either a trip to Delux or a trip to here. When my wallet is weeping, this is the place to go. Their remodel is great and not so cluttered anymore, the place is always packed because the happy hour beer is cheap, service is able to keep up, and so far I haven't had any major qualms. Everything has been quite a good experience and the food is what you would expect from Applebee's. Not extravagant, but not absolutely horrible. Their sirloin choices are perfect for when I want to keep the calories as low as I can at an Applebee's (I really should be going to Sweet Tomatoes next door, but I lack self-control) and they give generous portions for everything.", "business_id": "cjUmPLRT43wN9Z87A9BOpg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uZjdUlEy7c2Fu_MAnfJkNQ", "review_id": "Bbdk8G2wq5niC8luKXe08Q", "text": "My first time going to Apple bees I was impressed with the setting and the food. It became my favorite restaurants afterwards. I especially love the Trio Appetizer. It's a great meal and at a good price. Their wings are the best. Their fries are excellent. The service there is pretty good and most of them are friendly. I like Applebee because of their food, service, and a great place to hang out and eat.", "business_id": "cjUmPLRT43wN9Z87A9BOpg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Zg7PKlCh802rdfrLjsfHpg", "review_id": "mdtYhPxORlXNF3XSuIi_Lg", "text": "Went for late lunch with my aunt & cousin after my aunt had a procedure  done on her heart at  Good Samaritan Hospital.  My salad wad good & my aunt's lunch was okay but my cousins was cold and she had to have the fries remade because they were cold. Sorry but don't remember the waiters name but he acted put out when we asked him for anything. Don't care to go back to this location but will go to the one in our area.", "business_id": "cjUmPLRT43wN9Z87A9BOpg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4xR2YI_O5RsMufvGsxAl-g", "review_id": "I61uRaff0gX1iS5_mTmjmQ", "text": "Absolutely horrible. I ordered a white wine spritzer, the server told me I don't think we carry that, I don't know these fancy drink names. I told her what it was and that it's been around forever. My wife ordered a frozen strawberry lemonade and got a regular. When ordering our food she laughed when I specified no poblano peppers or any spice. I ordered a weight watchers meal as I wasn't too terribly starving. When our food came she just assumed that my wife who is larger than I wanted the weight watchers. I was completely appalled. I spoke to the manager at once told her everything and explained we were leaving and I was paying for nothing. Next time I visit Phoenix this will not be where I go.", "business_id": "cjUmPLRT43wN9Z87A9BOpg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PgINUOMQqSpro4CF5xsziA", "review_id": "B-0Xwxrsv21dDVl34uZ7uw", "text": "Always a good place to come. I love happy hour as all appetizers are half off! Makes for a decent break on the wallet. Usually pretty pack especially on weekends. Come early!", "business_id": "cjUmPLRT43wN9Z87A9BOpg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OHy8hC5ZKD8VrUk2M_IGKA", "review_id": "80edtpKBMYF9hxgVp-417w", "text": "Applebees is a decent place to get a hot meal. They've been remodeling a lot of their locations it seems, and this one has a nice feel to it. I think overall they have fair prices and a good selection. I wish they wouldn't have changed their menu so much. They took away my all time favorite dessert, the maple butter blondie. Sad day. But they've added some good stuff (shrimp and parmesan steak is not bad at all!) Applebees is a good deal, nice staff, okay design, nothing extraordinary, but does the job. I'll be back.", "business_id": "cjUmPLRT43wN9Z87A9BOpg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "61CTpBsZmaYbBO0qOZzROA", "review_id": "8IbHqO2p9spabtxTgboHNQ", "text": "I haven't been to an Applebee's in years and years. Seriously, I usually eat locally. But I was in Phoenix with a friend and honestly didn't have the time or inclination to go to a local Phoenix establishment, especially when I was starving and ready to head back to Tucson.\n\nSo, Applebee's it was. And it was great! For two people the bill was about $36 and this include two meals for about $12 year, including my big bowl of spicy shrimp pasta. It came with some bread, and a big plate of onion rings and a delicious sauce- tasted like Jack Daniel's sauce. We finished it off with the little .99 cent brownie bites with ice cream- since I could barely move and was so full with delicious goodness it was a perfect size to finish off with. \n\nService was outstanding, ice tea refilled on a constant basis. Very very good!", "business_id": "cjUmPLRT43wN9Z87A9BOpg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UqUel_4RH0abVhachI6o8g", "review_id": "U9h4xtW548ZUtlFtGnYPnw", "text": "good food for a good price and the service was great as well!  They were very busy and we still had good service.\n\nThanks", "business_id": "cjUmPLRT43wN9Z87A9BOpg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WM4P3EZT7vmgZFOCLpQeEA", "review_id": "0RIrVqMAzqoGh1jHmMzssw", "text": "Decent for an  Applebees. Bartender was a somewhat overly flamboyant gay dude but he was ok. He seemed to stir up bar drama with the wait staff. Other patrons seemed to enjoy his drinks so whatever. It's applebees so the microwaved food is pretty predictable so stick with what you know. Patrons ran the entire spectrum to include an 85 year old white guy regular sitting at the bar gumming down a dry ass steak. This placed lived up to it's neighbood bar identity as I sat next to the aforementioned geezer, some young mexican dude drinking coors light like water, a 30 something black female with a bad wig and petulant stare and the two slightly past their primes but sort of holding it together white women. It's America baby, good times.", "business_id": "cjUmPLRT43wN9Z87A9BOpg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EcjUZxPiJYfpGGugV8gtHg", "review_id": "8zbO0PeobmBsbyN0TgfGDg", "text": "Great food but I had to wait longer than I planned on!!!  I would def eat here again but I recommend do not go here if your in a hurry.", "business_id": "cjUmPLRT43wN9Z87A9BOpg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ksUQzyj_yAauR2bpemtdHg", "review_id": "Dtp9G-R9EGnWC6Zx-o9Elw", "text": "i love this applebee's !!!! everyone is super friendly!  for dessert i recommend getting the blondie! so yummy", "business_id": "cjUmPLRT43wN9Z87A9BOpg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M_ANCS3xO0F5B0CwrpWcCA", "review_id": "Lab_hCST5K1vWlYXEtT5-Q", "text": "Came here for a birthday party with about 13 of us from the office. Food was good and the price was right. I had the lunch combo with the 4 cheese Mac & cheese with bacon and honey pepper chicken and the California shrimp salad. Both were tasty. The best part though was the $.99 brownie bite with a tiny scoop of ice cream for dessert. Just the perfect size! Service was good especially considering how big our party was.", "business_id": "cjUmPLRT43wN9Z87A9BOpg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "ysBQMZiuZ7VSu_YAh-lE0Q", "review_id": "RfpzYVQE412Yd3aNwmo1-A", "text": "Ok,  now do not judge.  Normally we do not going to chain restaurants, but we decided to try out the wings at Applebee's.  They have there wings for $.25 per wing after 11pm everyday.  \n\nSo,  the wings were not all that bad for the price.  We ordered them hot and they came out a little spicy.  Also when you order the wings you have to buy 10 to get them at $.25 per wing.  \n\nSince we were at Applebee's the server was really good he did a great job taking care of us.  \n\nIf you decided to go to Applebee's for a late night snack.  You should try out the wings.", "business_id": "cjUmPLRT43wN9Z87A9BOpg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hg7Mt4AzXq15DJTdh5TX2w", "review_id": "mt8WY6Y5-yd9dgd1bdxEFQ", "text": "waited 20 min. for a booth, then 15 min after seated to get iced tea and water. Walked out after 20 more min and no sign of server or salads....", "business_id": "cjUmPLRT43wN9Z87A9BOpg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TJRBA15ziLkf5chQrCrzHA", "review_id": "pb0YKLUHLHXEtiMoNjZJjA", "text": "I can't believe the the Bourbon Hamburger can not be ordered without mushrooms, unless of course you also leave off the onions and peppers.  as I despise mushrooms, I did just that and ended up with a rather dry and tasteless hamburger.  I was very disappointed to say the least.", "business_id": "cjUmPLRT43wN9Z87A9BOpg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2TkNaKKwkkmMqfQWfym1vw", "review_id": "C2MzLcHl-egvXOOo1QzHVg", "text": "Went there for lunch today, sat at a high top table by the bar. Host was not very personable, but we gave it a chance. Wrong idea. We waited 15 min, not even a greet or anything. We seen all sorts of servers walk by our table, ignoring us. After waiting, we got up and left. All the host said was \"leaving already?\" Really?! He said it in a tone as if he wanted to know if the table was now 'available'. Will never I back. I am not the biggest fan of Applebee's, and this just sealed the deal. Get it together people.", "business_id": "cjUmPLRT43wN9Z87A9BOpg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UBu9AkLTiECU1YAuFyAepA", "review_id": "sqHDE8JRj0duCwNHj4YZYw", "text": "I like the food don't take me wrong is just the price, quantity n quality of the food don't seem to be equal, but nice place to have some fun with friends and family...", "business_id": "cjUmPLRT43wN9Z87A9BOpg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5cg4OphQuvQ0001RvW5KIA", "review_id": "hynmGKz6qzXtJ7kZ2MqgDQ", "text": "This place sucked today! We asked our waiter for a little time to look through the menu and he really must've took it to heart because he came back 15 minutes later. \n\nSecond they added 6 tables together to the middle of the floor for a huge rowdy group of Dick and Janes. Why come to Applebee's if your rolling 30 deep dude. They stood up in the aisle and laughed like fat girls the entire time...eat already. Btw it was so packed with them smack dead on the side of our table, that the waiter handed us our food and drinks from the other side of the ramp. Now I'm pissed.\n\nSo the food finally comes out...yeah the food that was handed over the ramp, and the plates were hot but the food was luke warm and disgusting. \n\nSo all in all, I usually like this place, but are you so damn desperate for some happy hour change you'd forgotten this is a fire hazard?! Silly rabbits.", "business_id": "cjUmPLRT43wN9Z87A9BOpg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 13, "useful": 3, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "eTeXDDL_8tFvwZ15YtKD7Q", "text": "You will thank me later for this, but Central and Camelback is the epicenter for the perfect mix of romantic and naughty that WILL get you laid. *\n\nWith AJ's one block over and this naughty adult store emporium right here, you have what you need.  For a Castle Boutique it's pretty small, but it does the job if you just need some quicky play toys, videos, bachelorette party paraphernalia or a gift for some unsuspecting burn-out at work.\n\nBlow-up doll from Castle + \nwhite elephant gift exchange at work = \nBest work holiday party in years.\n\n* I take no responsibility on whether or not you get laid.  I have complete faith that some people can totally wreck their chances very easily.", "business_id": "POBB4VfC5yRIfK7Ou0UnAg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 26, "useful": 9, "cool": 15}, "user_id": "o1HQEND6cg-4SK0Z1ASBMQ", "review_id": "h0V1cGtrpTLq5Zg_5fKnCw", "text": "==Jetta's Castle Boutique Scavenger Hunt==\n\n1) Guy reads porn titles out loud as if to try and make sense of them. \"Toe Sucking Lesbians 4? Wait. Toe...Sucking...Lesbians? 4? There's a 1, 2, and 3?\"\n\n2) Boyfriend learns a little too late that his girlfriend likes handcuffs and paddles a lot more than he does.\n\n3) Dumb sack of shit who tries every sample bottle of lube and then can't hold anything in his hands the rest of the night.\n\n4) Group of women giggling profusely in \"penis-shaped novelties\" aisle.\n\n5) Guy with inferiority complex looks devastated at selection of big black dildos.\n\n6) Guy trying desperately to convince girlfriend to let him buy her the \"naughty nurse\" outfit.\n\n7) Girl who relates to her friend her personal experiences with every model of vibrator on the wall.\n\n8) Clerk whose a little too interested in knowing about what you intend to do with that new purchase.\n\n9) Guy in gay porn section constantly checking his back to make sure nobody knows he's in the gay porn section.\n\n10) Guy with pregnancy fetish magazine in hand who asks anyone near him how anyone can be turned on by watersports, bondage, or interracial porn.\n\n11) Guy who spends entire fucking visit yelling \"Hey guys! Check this out!\" to friends on the other side of the store.\n\n12) Token virgin.\n\n13) Tranny who spends most of visit browsing through the book section, like it's any better than the blow up doll section. 50 percent chance this is me. Say hello and I'll give you an altoid from my purse.", "business_id": "POBB4VfC5yRIfK7Ou0UnAg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Yk37VAp452K7FwHWd1rrQw", "review_id": "U54DIuMq5dZH7O6MWBT68w", "text": "I can't stand Castle Boutique.\n\nJust rename it \"TRASH\" and it would fit it just right.\n\nThis type of place totally makes experimenting with sex look extremely bad and I can't stand that.\n\nI should NEVER walk into a \"fantasy toy\" store and feel like a pervert. NEVER.\n\nAnd every time I have walked into this one (which is like twice), I have and ended up not buying a thing because you feel so weird.  The bright flourescent lights, the absolute lack of decor... it's just this huge warehouse of sex toys and books.  I can't stand going into grocery stores without decor, much less a place to get a toy to be turned on by.\n\nI don't know if this specific location is like that... I've been to the one on I-17 and Deer Valley... yeah, the one with all the controversy.  It's TERRIBLE.", "business_id": "POBB4VfC5yRIfK7Ou0UnAg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "huTDGf8mt5cfKkIcUuSSdw", "review_id": "Wyh0syCn_XSTrMXfVoSxcA", "text": "Don't listen to these repressed, frigid whiners below. It's up to YOU to ring your own bell and no piece of latex can do it for you if you just ain't got it, but, if you got it and you want to ADD to it with a toy, video or article of trashy lingerie the Castle's got it.\n\nFriendly, helpful staff too!", "business_id": "POBB4VfC5yRIfK7Ou0UnAg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TjsABzuLx7k4sQG_L3txgg", "review_id": "nER3uvwVrKoW9NQPXy6DJw", "text": "I walked into the Castle Megastore today a little nervous as I had to buy sex toys myself.  Sherry helped me and made me feel SO at ease and answered my questions professionally.  She made it easy to buy what I needed and not feel funny or embarrassed about it.  I would recommend this location to anyone that wants to explore their sexual side.  Sherry was very knowledgeable.  I'm a fan!", "business_id": "POBB4VfC5yRIfK7Ou0UnAg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4i4grJsSI-vPyJAOFzVCnw", "review_id": "VqMPg2tLV3RrhEr5rAE7xw", "text": "I am impartial about the Castle Megastore on Camelback. \n\nI observe the store as probably being a good place for a person or couple who is just now deciding to visit an adult shop or explore their sexuality more. \n\nThe selection will do if you're into the more vanilla stuff--however--if you're looking for more on the restraints/fetish side of things, then this place probably isn't for you. Sure, there are the token handcuffs and beginners Japanese rope kits with a few paddles thrown in there, but nothing really exciting. \n\nThe was an average amount of lingerie/hoisery/costume supplies available that'd probably be great for someone dressing up in the bedroom for their first time with a partner/partners, but not a whole lot for men in that department.\n\nI will say, as far as the service goes, this place did offer the friend I was with and myself their knowledge or help whenever we needed it. Also, they weren't pushy about it. \n\nI would say, if you'v never been, it might be a good place to go and either frequent or just to get the visit out of the way so you know you've seen what they have to offer in comparison.", "business_id": "POBB4VfC5yRIfK7Ou0UnAg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JXjU9EVUCJ1rmYKxzDXSlQ", "review_id": "832AUjEm3Fv1Sg8vuzNshA", "text": "Stopped in here a few months back.  Walking into the store it is very bright with florescent lights that made me feel like I was in an episode of twilight zone.  Not that I need to feel like I am at a 5 star resort but the lighting in here is jarring.\n\nThe staff was a little to eager.  One woman followed me around and kept trying to offer helpful suggestions \"all you have to do is ask\"....Uh thanks but I think I got this all figured out.  Tried to make as little eye contact on checkout and the cashier kept saying creapy shit like \"well I know you'll be back\".  \n\nDo people walk into adult stores and ask for help and recommendations?  Ekk.  Everything sold here can be supplied with the same general directions: 1) Insert 2) Turn on 3) enjoy.  No need for creepy chit-chat.  Just let me pay for my items and skeddadle.", "business_id": "POBB4VfC5yRIfK7Ou0UnAg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8bs9XD_S41zGdWAKSijAtA", "review_id": "EtMnAqeSFPjw6eU-NvG_EQ", "text": "I don't want to shop for sex toys in A. lights so bright that it makes everything and everyone washed out and pasty, B. a place where the quality of the products is questionable at best, C. where inevitably, a creep will follow me and my girlfriend around, trying to see what we're looking at.\nWhy does Phoenix not have better sex toy stores??", "business_id": "POBB4VfC5yRIfK7Ou0UnAg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 12, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "gzJpPaHN-NXBkAZcZri3hw", "review_id": "mjEISooUEk8Px9iqSPqbsQ", "text": "What's a nice girl like you doing in ... there?\n\nSHOPPING!\n\nAllow me to be back up. Fellas pay attention. This can only work in your favor. \n\nHOW TO CASUALLY PLAN A VISIT\nAfter a wonderful dinner at St. Francis, the fella I was seeing suggested grabbing beer at SunUp Brewing. I was dubious given how much merriment had been consumed during dinner, but off we went. (Great selection over there by the way, nice people.) \n\nMid-beer he drops, \"Ya know. There's, uh, store, next door. We could also stop in. At.\" [Punctuation inserted on purpose.] I knew something was a foot given his nimble way with words. Normally his words flowed like melted butter over grilled corn on the cob.\n\nOutside he pointed to the Mega Lights of Castle Megastore.\n(Admittedly, not the brightest or seediest looking. It was just actually a door I noticed that was open from across the parking lot.)\n\nI don't think he expected a yes, but I'm from New York. Bring it.\n\nCUSTOMER EXPERIENCE\nWalking in we were greeted like, well, people. My date shrank into his button down. (I secretly smiled.) \n\nWe perused the aisles, (I) giggling over the product assortment. Employees popping in, a little loudly, offering their help. My date growing redder and redder. (Me, smiling over here.)\n\nThe store was filled with plenty of other normal looking couples, giggling. (My date, not so much.) Hey, HE asked! \n\nOVERALL REVIEW\n+ Scandal. They sell - adult things here.  \n+ Great place to stockpile for a bachelorette party. \n+ It's just REALLY BRIGHT IN THERE. \n+ Aside from that, A+ for offering help all the time. \n+ Could have done a better job keeping their popular products stocked.", "business_id": "POBB4VfC5yRIfK7Ou0UnAg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MHQQadI61XUbPWuQ95P4GQ", "review_id": "yjnSUuLD4mZsKJeIANtZAg", "text": "Ran in here to grab some stocking stuffers for Christmas. The guys at the counter were super friendly and helping me out with my search. Decent selection, well laid out and helpful staff.", "business_id": "POBB4VfC5yRIfK7Ou0UnAg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 8, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "_LEQt7oTVjiaXyVHK_MM7g", "review_id": "EGH-dJHtp8uwMLwJLnJDSg", "text": "My favorite favorite favorite place. Possibly ever. \n\nWhen I was in highschool my loitering teenybopper friends and I used to get kicked out of here on a regular basis, but I don't hold that against them. We were idiots.\n\ncNstuff has been around forever and is owned by the nicest family on the planet. The minute I walk in there the smell of cheese (or is it sandwiches?) makes me instantly hungry. And there is lots of cheese. \n\nThe sandwich menu is extensive and I always have the hardest time deciding what to order. It seems like there is a new sandwich added everyday. Do I want the Doe Boy or just a plain ol' Tuna? Russian dressing or mustard? Sub roll or wheat? For extra you can get a side of chips, potato or macaroni salad (which is a little too sweet for me). There is also a plethora of little extra snacks to fill up on, candy bars, twinkies you name it. Last time in there, there was noticeably less Swedish products on the shelves which was a little sad. Maybe they weren't selling very well? They were always enjoyable to look at. \n\nAnyway, please stop in to this delightful little sandwich shop, you won't be disappointed.\n\nEdited to add: German products, not Swedish. They were Umlaut-laden names so I got confused.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 7, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "XbzB2i2fjggHsPXtQcOJUA", "review_id": "MaP0K3kRRUmjz_meCvL5aQ", "text": "Dough boy...dough boy...dough boy...\nCheese n stuff may have a large menu with something for nearly everyone but I just can't walk in there and not order my Dough Boy. Top it off with macaroni salad and an iced tea and I'm all set.\n\nOn top of being mildly obsessed with that amazing sandwich, there's much to love in their little space. The friendly family that runs the place is always smiling and happy to see you and welcome all guests... high schoolers on their skateboards, businessmen in their Mercedes, white collar guys in their beat-up pickups...they all are mingling in that little deli. I've yet to go there, and I've been probably 20 times, and not have the owners know at least one guest by name when they walk in.\n\nThis was orignally a meat and cheese shop back in the day, hence the name, and they still have some deli products to pick up if you feel like skipping Safeway's. \n\nIt's an old-school, quiet place. It's always nice to dine-in and enjoy the quiet atmosphere and feel like you're not in the big city for a short time. It may be hard to spot the store in that little strip mall, so just look for the Dairy Queen...it's right next to it.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "eBFm-lABQiKpaUcPDfYOgA", "review_id": "5vpc8Z1iKYeD6M5TYQdPuQ", "text": "There is a lot of hype for this pretty average sandwich joint. My co-workers and I heard about this place through a listing of 20 great American Sandwich shops and it apparently even had an Oprah mention. After seeing these glowing reviews here as well I was pretty much certain that I would be let down in some way, but its hard to even imagine the reason for the hype this place achieved.\n\nIt is an extremely tiny shop stuck at the end of the strip mall with central music. It's so tiny I've parked in front of it before and haven't even noticed it. The inside looks to have been renovated circa 1982 with faux wood paneling and shelving, and vintage boar's head advertisements that have been left to rot. The menu spread out across the entire wall on a confusing mix of chalk boards and computer print outs. The eating space is an extremely claustrophobic setup of folding tables and chairs stuck between the deli counter and the half-assed market shelves that sported international items that were mostly covered with a thick layer of dust.\n\nThe actual sandwiches, solid quality deli stuff using primarily boar's head meats and cheeses. That's it? Why would you fall in love with this place? I went with five other guys who ordered a mix of their signature sandwiches (Doughboy, Bizmark, Manhattan), and all agreed you can get a similar sandwich at grocery stores and preferred even the likes of Sack's to this place. There is just nothing inventive about the sandwiches or anything that stands out here other then the friendly Mom and Pop ownership and sweet vintage sign.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ndeydLcJyF77Wg6Fb-n56A", "review_id": "yPjb7rGysMsnwh2az3wEkQ", "text": "People that know Phoenix know this place.  I will drive out of my way to go here when I'm in town.  I will tip extra.  If I see someone in line being difficult I will stare them down, the family that works here could give kindness lessons.\n\nExactly what one hopes for in a family run deli/sandwich shop.  Half of Phoenix grew up on this place including myself.  \n\n\"GOLD, Jerry!...GOLD!\"", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XmpqbfSu9X7mjwJGUXTrAQ", "review_id": "f0hIYYRGcym6bhd2GCzY0Q", "text": "I feel good eating here.  It's good food (Boar's Head meats are my favorite brand), family-owned, and it's classic.  I like the Doughboy with a Sasparilla.       It's a tradition for me, and they make me smile every time.  Good food, the best service around and just being in there you can feel the love and tradition of a family owned and operated business.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "W10N7lgoG9YshvHUC7wSdQ", "review_id": "vxUUysiz14tenl9HWwUU9w", "text": "I just re-visited Cheese 'N Stuff this weekend after a while.  I guess just eat during their limited hours very often.  They close very early (4pm).\n\nI love their liverwurst sandwiches and the Bismark but this time I decided to try the Doughboy people speak of minus mayo as I do not enjoy warm sandwich lubrication.  As ever the place is tiny, homey and spotlessly clean.  I had some of the hot German Potato salad as a side and a ginger ale.   All were yummy, delicious and satisfying! \n\n As I was eating I had a yen for a Celery Soda to go with this classic sandwich but I've only been able to get them at Chompie's in the valley.  There are loads of interesting European cookies to get packages of as dessert so grab a couple of friends when you go but carpool as the lot is smallish.  I guess they stopped giving pickles with sandwiches, bummer.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "67QGJdqABqaSEsQR4esrsA", "review_id": "J5BpX8MpCwDbmc05I18tcQ", "text": "Seeing that this place has great reviews on Yelp, and with raving reviews from my co-workers, I decided to try out this place.\n\nIt's unfortunate that Schlotzkey's has the catchphrase \"Strange name, serious sandwich\", because Cheese N Stuff takes the cake.\n\nI had the Manhattan, which was a take on the classic Ruben, and it was delicious!  The only thing though is that I would have loved my sandwihc on rye, not wheat.\n\nThis is the kind of place that just oozes good feelings, and the owner is more than helpful. \n\nI enjoyed my sandwich, and intend on going back, especially because they carry Lutefisk.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HY9qpAamqLXFoa7xMwNntg", "review_id": "0JeqP4GdvXq2Fb6rsjkZ6g", "text": "i love this place so much for the down home new york city corner look of it. it seriously looks like they picked this place up from manhattan and delivered it to phoenix.\n\nyes, it's small and a little cramped inside. get it to go and let me gawk at all the amazing products lined up across their shelves. so many rare types of strange delicacies i can't believe it. lutefisk! i haven't tried it but i'm going to give it a go next time i'm in there.\n\nalthough the place may look like a total bummer inside with it's computer-paper-print outs hanging all over the wall listing their food, you can't really deny the cheesiness (oh puns) of this place. they're very friendly inside and recommended i try the corned beef sandwich with melted swiss and mustard. the bread was so soft it nearly melted in my mouth and the corned beef was top notch and not extremely fatty. it was a perfect size as well, not too big and meaty but not too scrawny. packed a lotta punch. they use boars head meats, and you can't really go wrong there.\n\nprices are very reasonable too, you can get out of their unscathed for a mere ten bucks. it's community seating inside so be prepared to go cozy.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JL_cervg7k-NB199arXIdQ", "review_id": "h_rOG3ED9tKZTlpDAmxDaw", "text": "This is as local-business as it gets - this deli has been around for decades. For Phoenix, that's like a millenium. I've been to Cheese and Stuff for lunch about 8 times in the past year, and I've always had a delicious sandwich. They have a huge menu and I'm sure if you want something that's not listed, they'll make it for you. I can't remember the owners' names, but they are always friendly and happy to see you. The dining room does leave a bit to be desired so plan to take your sandwich to go - the only suggestion I'd make for cheese and stuff is perhaps tout yourself as to-go only, lose the tables altogether and make a little more room for unique German gifts and such. Perhaps add a delivery service instead? Okay, now I'm dreaming.\n\nPS in the summer time you can get a fresh squeezed 32 ounce lemonade for a dollar. It is FANTASTIC.  And the iced tea is delicious and always fresh.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "ceKoQX0_IJZ6Lr9-9LGcbA", "review_id": "O1mJBdrh6cZmkpZiRHR0yw", "text": "A mom and pop type of sandwich deli that has been around for many years.  You definitely won't get that chain feel like Subway, Quizno's, or Blimpie.  The owners are always so friendly and the prices are great.  Sandwiches are spectacular and I'm loving the location near Central Ave and Camelback, so much seems to be going on in this area. New restaurants and stores opening up all this time and I'm sure this place will be around for a while.  \n\nI'm getting hungry just thinking about the place!", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GVRWfB32i_zvIMJBfbvoBg", "review_id": "lLv_ieXrecFnCD1I9HamKw", "text": "I am so glad this place exists.  It's such a strange little throwback to east coast style delis.  The service here is truly amazing, they just don't treat people like this much anywhere else.  They get to know you, they smile, wink, tell jokes, make you feel good about buying your lunch. I buy local whenever I can, and love that I can eat here before or after a little shopping jaunt to the ultra-local strip behind here that includes Halo, Frances, Red Hot Robot, Stinkweeds and Smeeks.  It's also right on the light rail.\n\nThe macaroni salad is my favorite anywhere.  I know everyone wants exactly what they want, which is often what their grandma/mom/Aunt Jenny made.  Lucky for me, this stuff tastes just like home to me. I can hardly drive by without stopping in for at the very least, a cup of macaroni salad. If I am lucky, I'm hungry, and I can get a cheese sandwich, (which is perfect in every way) or something with the Russian dressing on it.  (The Russian dressing makes me want to get naked and swim around in it.)\n\nThe weirdest thing about this place is the menu, which is on randomly placed sheets of paper hanging over the deli counter.  Do not rush, take your time.  Read it all, they don't mind.  They have a pre-printed menu, which has some (but not all) of the items on it, so you can start sorting things in your head.  The first time I went in I ordered whatever struck my fancy first, and while waiting for it to be made, I found about ten other things I might have ordered instead.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S_aYQ4f1rmcEagPMMhpcdg", "review_id": "tOVePbMO8i0_3wyzpuPoFQ", "text": "I can't help but order the Doughboy every time I'm at Cheese. Mmmm my fave! Yeah, they use an avocado spread rather than the real thing, but that's just the way it's made. It makes it all gooey and delicious. I like to add a sarsaparilla or iced tea, along with a tiny mac salad or potato salad side. It really doesn't get any better. (The Long Tall Texan is another family fave.)\n\nThe space is a blast from the past -- humble beginnings with personal family touches. The family owned and operated shop is clean and always welcoming. The clientele ranges from blue collared to white collared, high school kids to grandpas. You really can't get any local than this, people!\n\nEvery time I'm in the neighborhood, I have to stop in for lunch...or breakfast (tasty breakfast egg sandwiches). Cheese 'N Stuff is a real treat and never disappoints.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6ts41fCsDKHbFZaKOMNmVQ", "review_id": "90OK84bUdNhWBTkYioRHPg", "text": "Oh Cheese N' Stuff how I love thee! \n\nI didn't know of The Cheese until I started dating my now husband. He has been going here since he was a little boy. His whole family is obsessed with this place, to the point that not only does the owner know them by heart and knows what they order, but so does the owners kids! That's customer service! \n\nI usually get the tuna, its AMAZING but this past Saturday I went for the #5 which is the turkey sammich on a sub roll with Russian dressing! So yum! \n\n\nAlso, I am wayyyyyy picky about my macaroni salad, and cNs's mac salad is the bomb nonnie! I promise! \n\nI topped off my lunch with a cream soda! \n\nYes its old and cramped, but the sandwiches make up for all of that.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mu6AXWXmUiE2FVw_pYxHdA", "review_id": "NFW7WImcuAzYGO0P0BUmKA", "text": "Simply an AWESOME tuna sandwich! Great service, and the atmosphere was really cool. Just wondering what the difference is between pickles and cucumbers in brine. (50 cents, apparently)", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ef7eJrSr7chDjDth0-k2HQ", "review_id": "e2SFnhB0vOQYxOCo6SqlSQ", "text": "Phoenix needs more great mom & pop's like this place!\n\nGreat food, a gazillion choices of sandwiches and the like (I suggest looking at their web page and narrowing down your choice before going in)  Reasonable prices, big portions, and a laid back atmosphere makes this place a winner!  It was an awesome place to grab a quick bite before hopping on the light rail to catch a game.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JdSzqBS0wicnprSQc6mfGQ", "review_id": "DnREZg6vHyMFqxxfv_48fA", "text": "Easily one of the best sandwich shops around. Family owned and operated for the last 60 years. A great selection of subs and sides and even a few imported goodies. If you like sandwiches you owe it to yourself to check it out.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6gSEyqsIboT-0Ap9ammKbw", "review_id": "LkroNeeUgN6beryGkZ-IpQ", "text": "Stan and his kids are really friendly, and The Doughboy is a great brown-bag sandwich.  This place is part of my Central/Camelback routine, right between getting my haircut at Central Barbershop and heading over to All About Books & Comics or AJ's.  \n\nPrice:  Good\nAtmosphere: Okay, don't really go there for the place\nService: Great\nFood: Great\n\nOnly problem, they run out of Yoo-Hoo's half the time.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QBQlErZajdIyXX84dvFUnQ", "review_id": "FRB3W0Dq_7fSs8ILV_7t2A", "text": "Dam I wish I would have known this place was here sooner. Really good sandwiches. They use Boars Head meat which I am a huge fan of. They have so many different sandwiches it took me a while to figure out what I wanted. The menu is kinda all over the place. There is a menu board but its old and fadeed but they have white papers with all the sandwiches hung up all over the wall. The staff  are very friendly and I'm sure this place has many regulars. Inside its a tight squeeze with limited seating. The macaroni salad is great as is the potatoe salad. I love the sicilian sub. The italian dressing on it is so really good and I think thats why I like this sub so much. My other fav is the club on wheat. Oh yeah I think Ill go there agin today. Sanwhiches range from $5.95-6.95.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YgucNL2tibnjEmDLqHPqow", "review_id": "vh2Z1EqBW9ylnXGwPbUYTw", "text": "Born and raised in Phoenix, I've been going to Cheese n' Stuff since I was 10 years old... I'm normally a vegetarian, but I make exceptions for this place, it's that good!!\n\nSuper atmosphere, incredibly great service, and delicious food. The owners are absolutely wonderful, and it's been family owned and operated since opening. The girls who help run it are so nice and friendly, and it's wonderful to see a truly family owned local shop in Central Phoenix.\n\nI absolutely love the turkey and cheese sandwich with a little mayo and tomato. Plain, but sooo good! Price is very reasonable, especially for the superb location. \n\nI've seen this place really crowded around lunch time during the week, but they are very efficient in getting your lunch to you quickly. \n\nCheese n' Stuff also sells a variety of Scandinavian products, likes cookies and lutefisk (whatever that is) plus lots of other foreign foods I've never heard of. If you're looking for an obscure Scandinavian food, you might want to check out this place first.\n\nIn short, I love this place. Yummy food at great prices, an excellent location on Central & Camelback (near Dutch Bros!), and family owned. Yay!", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GJl1qIvyQEs501rfw0hDBg", "review_id": "Uowgg1kDz-HMFaZgOnFJUw", "text": "I worked on Central Ave for a number of years in the past and never saw this place.  And it's been there for 60 years!!!  I'm slackin' in my mom & pop shop dex duties!  \n\nHad to run some errands in the area so I Yelped sandwich shops looking for one I had never been to before and came across this one.  I looked at their menu and immediately saw a bunch of items that appealed to me.  I still couldn't believe I had never seen this before, especially since I'm sooooo in love with Cheese!\n\nThe poor people behind the counter must have thought I was nuts!  I get the impression they are used to people knowing what they want when they walk in the door rather than having me stare at the menu for a good 10 minutes, again.  To my credit, the only lunch meat I ate growing up was a slice of bologna once a year and I've eaten the same Subway sandwich for 20 years so this whole deli thing is new to me.  I asked about a number of sandwiches and they were very helpful in answering all my questions.  \"You can have that hot or cold\".  \"Sourdough or rye\".\n\nI settled on  a chicken salad sandwich, surprisingly.  I usually shy away from \"salad\" sandwiches because most places use too much mayo, or there's funky ingredients like walnuts or raisins or grapes.  I was feeling mighty brave today I guess.  The sandwich was AWESOME!  Great flavor and not drowning in goo.  They have a huge selection of chips or you can try their homemade potato or macaroni salad.  \n\nI can't wait to bring the hubby back for him to try.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1PWFPOmqvLx3sGKuuKQr9Q", "review_id": "63rhj5tDvB2tGcoNzO_1GQ", "text": "Sandwiches are my thing.  I want to eat as many of them as possible from as many different places as I can.  And let me tell you, there is just something about the sandwiches from Cheese 'n Stuff.\n\nIt's not big on atmosphere.  There's a deli counter and then a few picnic tables with plastic tableclothes, some shelves stocking Swedish foodstuffs for sale as well as the store's backstock of chips, soda and paper towels.  They usually have some cheesy holiday decorations out.  It's cramped and not that pleasant.  I usually get my lunches to go.\n\nTheir sandwich menu consists of about a million pages printed out from an inkjet printer and taped to the wall, along with some hokey signs that say things like \"Today's Special: So's Tomorrow.\"  There's nothing slick or pretentious about it.  It's obviously just a shop owned by some guy and his wife and daughter.\n\nSo yeah.  The sandwiches.  I'm a vegetarian, and they have a simple yet elegant veggie sandwich that I find myself craving a lot.  It has cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avocados, and some kind of dressing.  I get it on a wheat sub roll.  Not fancy, but oh-so-tasty.  I wish they had more veggie options, but this one satisfies me.\n\nI bring friends who eat meat here so I can tell them to order the Doughboy and enjoy it vicariously.  Their deli meat is high quality and there are loads of options.  It looks like the sort of place my grandpa would love and I want to bring him there some day.  No one I've brought in has been disappointed.\n\nThe sides are delicious.  I am a fan of the macaroni salad and the pasta salad that has the olives and italian dressing.  If I'm feeling indulgent, I'll get a brownie, a piece of cheesecake, or an ice-cold sarsaparilla.\n\nThe lack of atmosphere doesn't bother me; my one gripe with this place is how early they close.  There have been many times I haven't gotten moving early enough and haven't been able to get there before they close, which is 4 PM.  Those times I do get my rear in gear and errands all finished before 4, I do love to treat myself to Cheese 'n Stuff.  I highly suggest you try it.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MbFm9cSVObf5_CawgK0iow", "review_id": "Wb5AEenf8M0PVLvN-dQ-Ug", "text": "My family and I have been enjoying the delicalicious bounties of Cheese N' Stuff on Central and Camelback for decades. In a city with a new trendy lunch spot opening and closing every 15 minutes, you will find no greater old school deli in the Metro Phoenix area than this place. With a sandwhich selection ranging from lebanese bologna to the famous \"doughboy\", I can't seem to leave Cheese N' Stuff without brown bagging at least 2 sandwhiches for myself. Stan and his girls have the magic touch when it comes to delicious sandwhich making, and their macaroni salad can't be beat. Hands down best damn deli lunch spot in Arizona. Do not pass Central and Camelback without stopping by Cheese N' Stuff and experiencing the best deli sandwhiches in the State!", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uOdEsOgPW48Ky4j8U8CEcw", "review_id": "PyV6LF8pFhg_fXw2itwVAg", "text": "\"Is it local? I am just going to ask you one more time, and its local?\n\nIf your a central corridor native like myself you have either heard of this place or eating here. I always passed and heard about this place but never took the time to try it out. I would recommend taking the time!\n\nNext to the DQ, Cheese n Stuff is a local and family as you can get. Picture os the last six decades are taped, tacked, and hanging from all places of the store.\n\nWhen I order my Hot Pastrami on Rye ($5.75) with the $1.29 combo (chips and soda can) I was hoping for the best. The result was a standard sliced bread with 1/4in thick of meat and cheddar cheese.  ehhh was not that impressed. Next time I will try one of there specialty sandwich.\n\n5stars for the [*****]service and keeping the vintage decor!\n\nNOTE: Parking is sparse. Park across the street near the Applebees.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zaMpyqjK3jFaYl9Sv-Q6yg", "review_id": "rTST6O-VZSJAO1fBv38JDg", "text": "I just checked this place out after telling myself that I would try it for the past 4 years.  I finally went, and I really liked it.  Had the \"doughboy\" on a sub roll, and it was really good.  There are plenty of other specialty sandwiches to try, as well as just plain sandwiches.\n\nFor the price (sandwiches range from $5.25-$9.95), this place is great.  I can't believe the joint has been around for 60 years!  \n\nDon't think elegant dining if you plan to eat here.  The inside is just some tables with tablecloths and very limited seating (almost picnic table style).", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R8Vm1249P4E-aZCuiEj7eQ", "review_id": "97w3IYK-SXI5y2tT04Wkvg", "text": "Hands down, this place has the BEST sandwiches in AZ!\n\n1. Great Bread\n2. Generous size portion of meat in each sandwich.\n3. Nice variety of sandwiches.\n\nWild Turkey is my personal favorite sandwich.\nBrie/ Boar's Head Turkey/ Lettuce/ Tomato on Sourdough Bread.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qRo9gHN5OiV1-peDuhCh-g", "review_id": "i6atl9JAXgmB-ndNN1RRVQ", "text": "I lived in the neighborhood for a good year before trying this place. Shame on me! This is mom and pop at it's finest. Great portions of high quality meat and yummy breads. Price is such a good deal for what you get and it's always super fast service. My man and I usually split one sandwich and side and are happy full when done. I love the selection of Boar's Head meats as well as I can't find them at the Fry's down the street.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7zDqr2I0-xpw9HF5Ha54cA", "review_id": "ou1UPf0FydsszvlKqLznCg", "text": "Their sign alone is worth the visit to to Cheese 'n Stuff. You know, just in case the name isn't enough to peak your interest. In which case, we probably can't be friends. I mean who doesn't like cheese. Or stuff?\n\nI popped in here for breakfast one day on my way to work and am glad I did. I ordered a go to breakfast sandwich that was fantastic and extremely reasonably priced, which is a bit tricky to find these days. The lunch menu looks extraordinary, though the hours don't seem to mesh unless you work nearby, so that will have to wait for a weekend. \n\nThe only thing that disappointments me about this establishment, is that they have more stuff than cheese. I was really hoping for more cheese. A more accurate name would be Stuff 'n Cheese. Please, give us more cheese. Gift baskets of cheese. Cheeses of the month. Cheese soup. Fondue. Moar cheese!", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7zDqr2I0-xpw9HF5Ha54cA", "review_id": "-QNCfG_i1nUB2YkzzbmPuw", "text": "I held true to my word and tried lunch here shortly after trying breakfast. I walked out with a texan to go and was completely happy and satisfied the rest of the day. And I came back the next weekend, and had the same thing again.\n\nI still wish they had better hours so I could enjoy them some evening after work when I didn't feel like cooking, but no matter what the hours, when they combine their cheese with their stuff, it's a total win.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "-jgGsPzZ4W2TyGh7KOwl9Q", "review_id": "SxAcaf7JrvpZKRm-NsXldw", "text": "Very good sandwich shop for lunch! I had tracked Cheese 'n Stuff down but initially had to wait due to their lunch oriented hours. When we got a chance the other day to finally try their sandos out I was pretty happy. \n\nI am always a fan of Boar's Head products so C'nS is already headed in the right direction for me. The bread for my Italian Sub was a great fresh, soft roll which had nicely absorbed some of the dressing rounding out a nice sandwich. I have a task ahead working through their sandwich list but expect many great encounters along the way. \n\nGreat family owned spot.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "nfdr8ugyW7hWxpbQjw65Ag", "review_id": "mCoe7lHCJ3CWKwtbTZMhxg", "text": "This place rocks!  About a milion times better than just going to subway.  I have been wanting to try this sandwich shop since I was in highschool, and never did until the other day when my husband asked to try something new for a change, and all I ever want are sandwiches.  \n\nThe bread is so soft, there are so many meats and so many options that sound delicious, and best of all, I walk out of there actually spending less than I do at subway.\n\nDefinately worth a try if you like deli sandwiches on the go.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ayKW9eWwGFcrtJaHcwZUCw", "review_id": "ckUwvBevJUyoGwSyc2oK-A", "text": "Felt like I was home in NJ/NY at a deli, good food nice people.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7o7MF9B9lxcWupE8jiLOaQ", "review_id": "YwWGXyQSWI6t32DRNzEnUA", "text": "All I can say is, I really hope this place was having a bad day. I was really hoping this place would be good. I loved their sign out front and was hoping for a new place to go...but I guess not.\n\nWhen you first walk in, there is no real clear direction as to where you go to order. I walked up to where they were making sandwiches for another customer and stood there. There were two people behind the counter making sandwiches. One left to ring a customer up and came back. All along, for the 5 minutes I was standing there, nobody said \"we'll be right with you\", \"Hello\", nothing. I didn't even get eye contact, but I suppose that would have meant they would have had to say something.\n\nI finally got an \"Are you ready?\", which as a side note I thought was somewhat rude. You can't even give me a \"Hello. How may I help you?\" Just an \"Are you ready?\" as if I had been making him wait a long time before making my decision. No... I was waiting on you. But I digress. I ordered and decided to get my sandwich to go because the environment wasn't much to look at and it felt claustrophobic.\n\nThe food meh and made with what seemed like bagged bread. You can look at my photos to see what I got. I think they speak for themselves.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FdxUhQ2orufg_eMgWAoH6Q", "review_id": "WRmznNruz8pL0-DC_plN6Q", "text": "Cheese and stuff might be the.cutest little sandwich place on the planet.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wRuc17CRCZNyZVvsv0tDow", "review_id": "a5cmm3lGPzW2F1_WL_3sfQ", "text": "I love the Blazin Chicken!  Sandwich's are always fresh and tasty!", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TzG6-nMD0nh8gATt-ZaqMg", "review_id": "nnHQF53tazC39FGpoL91Ig", "text": "This is the OLD SCHOOL Deli of Phoenix.  My family has been going here since it has opened, my grandmother, my father, everyone.  We always ordered Beer Wurst Sandwitches with their famous Cheese Spread.  Try A dough boy, Try their Macaroni Salad.  You can't go wrong.  Yes, you do have to know what you want when you come in, this ain't friggin Subway, its a real DELI...", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Hu_RKBI3tN0UeWFb67oX9A", "review_id": "ea_8cZMoBGIE_LpBQ9myUQ", "text": "I recently met with a client here for lunch on his suggestion. When I arrived I was surprised...the decor/seating area leaves something to be desired. \n\nHowever, the FOOD was awesome! I had the Doughboy, which is their \"most popular\" sandwich and I know why. It was excellent and I highly recommend the restaurant.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AVjigXxyLg-jqcIGqBlygw", "review_id": "WE8pBG2ytY8tEean_jdXGg", "text": "I've been going to this place for over 25 years and it is still a WONDERFUL (family-owned) place to get a sandwich!!!", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YM5CLhJYKsx6oT9SdWYJwA", "review_id": "7dV6vHeOjBbzdliMdpP4mg", "text": "Very much enjoyed my experience at Cheese 'n Stuff.\n\nMy first visit to Phoenix, on the road with my band, I decided to explore downtown. I had a hankering for a sandwich, so I summoned the iPhone and searched Yelp! for \"sandwich\" and Cheese 'n Stuff was a mere .2 miles from where I was standing (across the street).\n\nThe service was very friendly and attentive and the sandwich was by leaps and bounds the best sandwich I've yet to feast on...\n\nI will be returning!", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-YLtOLwOh1_xxxBnGtuvNg", "review_id": "mWhK7Fpm5KBsxf90QKo5SA", "text": "This place is strange. There really isn't any other way to describe it... It's like a tiny little store (that only sells strange Norwegian candies and cookies) with a deli attached to it. It has folding tables in the center of it that are connected to one another so you can make a new friend at lunch (I guess), or have the staff stare at you while you eat (they didn't do that, but it still feels odd to eat there). The whole place is very small, and the deli area is wallpapered with sloppy white sheets of paper advertising different lunch options.\n\nLet it be known, the food was very good. BUT, the place looks kind of dirty, and desperately needs someone to come in and make sense of it. The only issue that I took with the food was that they microwaved my hot sub. It was good, but I feel like microwaves belong at home. Just my opinion.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yK9Q9CtlKTiWU5AFUKpp_Q", "review_id": "xTgvwbphxnxpGgQWhHNUCQ", "text": "Had my first visit on Saturday and already have my next order ready! I had the sliced pork loin on marble rye. So many of Downtown's one of a kind places are closed on Saturday, so this will for sure become a regular place for lunch.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IXu9fK8c4_ipIKEynFxfgg", "review_id": "yzZ9h4Z3nUqkWg54xUfvTQ", "text": "This is my favorite deli in the valley.  Whenever I am in central Phoenix I work my schedule around making sure that I get to eat here.  They remember my name and ask about how my family is doing even when it's been months since my last visit.  The fact that you can see pictures of generations of family working behind the counter in one place really should mean something when trying to figure out why you should eat here instead of subway or some other massive chain.  I always get the new yorker.  This is the place everyone craves in their community for lunch and it exists!", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "o8J-ergbGYjrUy85I_rxzw", "review_id": "AWYW1L-i_9EKFZMuGua5tw", "text": "Had a great sandwich here the other week. Got The Doughboy which is turkey, bacon, swiss, and avocado on sliced sourdough, warmed up, and I added a side of chips and a can of soda - just under $8. Also grabbed a slice of cheesecake for less than $2. Everything was really fresh and the service was fast and friendly despite it being busy. There's a reason why this place has been around so long! \nThey also had a full menu of sliced meats and cheeses for those who prefer making their own sandwiches at home - plus shelves of imported products, seemingly mostly from Sweden. It was nice to see some things I haven't seen since I lived in Finland.\n\nI can't wait to come back and try the Turkonberry or the Wild Turkey sandwiches. Both sound amazing!", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KiD3w2SvwCSRjhEpI0Q2ZA", "review_id": "N4TLBkZBTZ1IWBT2SDPE8A", "text": "I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Cheese 'n Stuff. I had the Texan and my boyfriend had the Sicilian with double meat and double cheese.  Both Sandwiches were ample in size and more than enough for any human being. His Sicilian was monstrous. Everything tasted fresh and was FAR better than any sandwich you could get at a chain sub shop. \n\nWe also had the house-made lemonade (delicious) and both the German potato salad and traditional American Potato salad. I wouldn't buy any of these bound salads again. The German Potato Salad tasted like warmed, thin cut red potatoes in pre-made, store bought Italian dressing. Oh and it also contained bacon bits and was very vinegary and very sweet.  The American potato salad tasted EXACTLY like the Resers  potato salad you get in your local grocer's deli or amongst the other pre-made salads. Although it did seem they mixed it with extra yellow mustard. Same tangy miracle-whippy taste - same weird texture oddly toothsome potatoes. And little bits of red bell pepper. The macaroni salad also looked the same.\n\nThey did have an interesting assortment of sodas (celery soda,anyone?) along with the usual suspects.  And if you need a meat or cheese plate or both- they do that too!\n\nThis place is the quintessential mom and pop shop. Its great. Locally owned by a family who has had it for about 63 years. \n\nWe shall return!", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ftZ334GUIzawAo3RCagjOA", "review_id": "eIQHE8uOkyB8fxeJGYvN2A", "text": "Pro:  selection, quality, service, value\n\nCon: tight on parking\n\n1 of 2 of my 5 star yelp selection thus far.  Family run with great hustle and class.  It's a joint that never disappoints.   Doughboy, do it.  Hard to go wrong here and I've tried all of the sandwiches.  Very good value.   Call ahead or prepare for a wait.  Tight on seating.  I prefer it during off hours to avoid the masses.  Skip the national chains and try this place if you're not yet hooked.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wpzKJORxvWVfXL7AdKjhvg", "review_id": "M1_9O-NgIzxDKrnKNtdAgA", "text": "You can drive by this place forever and not know they have the best sandwiches in Phoenix!!  All of the ingredients are super fresh.  Biting in the bread is like biting into a little heaven cloud.  So soft and delicious it's almost not fair that other places have to compete.  I'm not a big fan of deli sides (potato salad, macaroni salad) but the ol lady says the macaroni salad is some of the best she's ever had.  The menu is a little hard to see as it is scattered but have no fear, if you don't find one you like, they'll make you one however you want it.  Family run and the owners are very nice.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Rx2RD3sfwsbWJcydrm2bAg", "review_id": "-8lU_m57kKkvOd3QCLUDkQ", "text": "A nice little shop, not too busy, that sells Leftza, when in stock. The Blazer I had was good, nice bread with Boar's head Buffaloed chicken.  Yes, you could make it yourself if you want to,but this is quick, no mess place, family run.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Vibtr-_DiDbwZqaxKK8SYw", "review_id": "x0VABIWoVDvWc3T5P4bgbw", "text": "I absolutely LOVE this place! I've been eating here for over a decade now and it NEVER fails me. Consistant, friendly, and incredible food! Everything from the breakfast bagel, to the chicken salad sandwich, to the potato salad. If I lived closer, i'd eat here twice a week.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DrWLhrK8WMZf7Jb-Oqc7ww", "review_id": "ZlyLZFhzYQlnLhcmbHXO6Q", "text": "Really couldn't find anything special about the sandwiches here. Boars Head meat is always good, but I'm not sure if they are actually slicing the meat for each sandwich. Turkey seemed like it was cut another time, wrapped up in some plastic and then unfolded for each person's sandwich. They also doused the entire thing with about a quart of Russian Dressing (#5), put some fancy tomatoes on the sandwich and I requested a change of cheese from baby swiss to Smoked cheddar. You can only get about 8 different cheeses here on your sandwich (the rest you must buy) and they only carry one style of Boars Head turkey. No pepper or pastrami style, nothing but boring old plain turkey. Whoever is raving about the macaroni salad must be a rookie as well. The mac salad lacked any flavor and resembled ones you will find in a supermarket tub. There might be some better sandwich combinations out there on their extremly cluttered back wall (it's actually not cute cause your menu is in 20 places), but with the limited variety of meats, it doesn't mean much. Yeah, it's been there awhile, but so what, McDonald's has been around awhile too.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "F21azNBoXB8c6zorMz0jaw", "review_id": "FJsDlN1lHDvEId1M8QT4fw", "text": "Remember the Cheers theme song \"Where Everybody Knows Your Name\" ????\nMaking your way in the world today\nTakes everything you got\nTaking a break from all your worries\nSure would help a lot\n\nThis is THE ONLY place I go in Phoenix and they remember my name and ask about my husband by name. Now, THAT is impressive!\n\nStan is a wonderful guy and runs a fabulous business! We have ordered many platters for business events and they have been done perfectly and on time EVERY SINGLE TIME! It's hard to find anyone that consistently good.\n\nThe meat is fabulous, the sandwiches outstanding and the prices are wonderful. For instance, the cheesecake is $1.69. I told Stan he could double that price and no one would flinch about paying more. He said, he makes a profit at $1.69 and he is happy with that. WOW!\n\nI can't rave enough about this place! Try it, you will love it!!", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tXhlRAnR3_GoWvewfQni4Q", "review_id": "KIEUv-ap6Kr0j770q976FA", "text": "Change your name. I went to cheese 'n stuff to buy cheese and the choices were laughable. It's not even a cheese shop. If your interested in purchasing cheese go to Duck & Decanter, Wedge and Bottle, or AJ's.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fZk4Mtsb_dGqifrWN1ET7g", "review_id": "3PwDoiz1MxNIMfKlZlj4RA", "text": "Yum!  I am so glad I stopped by today to try this place out.   I was craving a really good, yet simple sandwich today.  As I was driving up Camelback, I remembered how I have passed this place over a thousand times growing up, and it's still there(that has to be a good sign).   When I pulled up I was a little intimidated to go inside because I wanted to eat my food there,  and it looked like there wouldn't be anywhere to sit inside.  But a quick check on Yelp and I discovered they do have seating inside, and someone's review led me to order the Doughboy.  Simple yet AMAZING!  The bread and meat are to die for, so the mayo, bacon, and cheese all warmed up together just hit the spot.  Its one of those meals that you think you can make at home, but for some reason it is just so darn good made by someone else.  Well Cheese and Stuff, you can make my sandwich anytime!   I will be back again and again and again.\n\n*Quick service too.  Got in, ordered, and ate within 12 min.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4OFp34tCTh9Pps5nsjt_lw", "review_id": "1RXExB57NEFE6EHbieQAOA", "text": "Shame on me for not having known about this wonderful little gem.  We tried to have lunch on a Monday and the place was packed.  Too bad we were in a hurry or we would have stayed.  So on friday I stopped in later in the afternoon.  The place was quiet and the young gal behind the counter was sweet and helpful.  I ordered a sandwich and german potato salad to go and am very pleased.  The sandwich was a good size, not to big and the potato salad was solid.  I love a small local business and they do not disappoint.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Gth9uH56jrChwgyGgQhTqA", "review_id": "9GinWYjiHrpybl5Se-1Kdg", "text": "I was excited to eat here after reading the reviews.  \nI did not have the same excitement when I left.  \nFood was good.  Quality ingredients.  Friendly service.  Fun atmosphere.  But the volume/portion of food was not equal to the price paid.  If you are on a high carb diet or like more bread than meat/cheese, this is the place for you.\nDoubling the meat/cheese might have helped, but the price for that would have bumped well into a $$ rating.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kro2HFG_Kt4E_Er_efkTuQ", "review_id": "HuYUB7lah4fQLvW7MKCR4g", "text": "Delicious lovely family owned sandwich shop. Boar's Head meats, fresh bread, and friendly people. I work around the corner. . I will definitely be back.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "18vTyU-FpeXiaOsUj_bRvA", "review_id": "U_KF6zbO800hYyZ3CGVmrA", "text": "Really into this spot. Reminds me of a classic NYC deli. Sandwiches are tasty and the space is cozy.  The service is really friendly.. I recommend the tall lean Texan.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pEVf8GRshP9HUkSpizc9LA", "review_id": "CV5eTUEKAdVoYXM6C1uNGw", "text": "I have driven by this place for close to 10 years and have never stopped in...but wanted to.  A few weeks ago I came by and ordered a turkey sandwich to go.  The staff is so friendly, the sandwiches are delicious and quite big and the prices are pretty reasonable.  This place has definitely stood the test of time and I can see why!", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "auVkTXPmA8o3oU8barlBSw", "review_id": "BVonWK3if03HOvEOPOgTjQ", "text": "Cute little family owned sandwich shop in uptown. \nGreat meats and (duh) cheeses. \nGood selection of specialty sandwiches, with printed descriptions randomly taped all over the walls. \nTypical of this kind of place, it's a little slow and prices are higher. \nGreat location, I'm putting it on my regular rotation.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DJIwm4UCnM-SOxXbARjPsQ", "review_id": "_kISFAtGr8eSIJ_ICVWZFw", "text": "What can I say about China Chili that hasn't already been said in glowing write-ups in local magazines and the Arizona Republic? Probably not much. But, because you adore me, I'm going to throw in my opinion anyway. You're welcome.\n\nI first encountered China Chili while it was still operating at it's doomed Central Avenue location. Of course it wasn't doomed due to bad food, lousy service or any other detriment other than the light rail project's existence. So, it moved. \n\nAfter about 9 months it's back and ready to serve some of the best Chinese food in town. I've yet to venture to the part of the menu that offers duck, but I've tried several beef, chicken and pork dishes and I've never been disappointed with anything I've ordered. My current favorite is the orange beef. Slightly sweet and a bit spicy, it's cooked golden and crispy and makes my tongue extremely happy. \n\nThe dining room is wide open. No booths. All tables. The volume can get a little loud when there are many patrons, and there usually... there are many patrons.  \n\nOne thing that sets them apart from other Chinese places I've tried is the way that some of the chicken dishes are prepared. Typically, little bites of chicken are battered, fried and covered in sauce. At China Chili, the entire cut of chicken is battered, THEN sliced and covered in sauce. This makes it visually more appealing and you aren't consuming so much batter and grease.\n\nI'll be back many times in the future so I can get my Chili on.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_Q3yF9La2WmEwhWOckt24w", "review_id": "kuBuZ24TbkvOaCCRnvGLrg", "text": "I heard great things about this place from my boyfriend so I had to try it.  I perused their menu and figured I'd try their famous House Special Chicken Lunch Special (included Sweet and Sour soup).  Since I also went there for dinner (serves food family style), I also tried their Orange Chicken, Sizzling Rice Soup (enough for 4 bowls), and a Shrimp dish (the name escapes me now) -- they were all *very* good.\n\nWhile the House Special Chicken wasn't extremely spicy (for my taste), it was still delicous to me. :9  I wouldn't say their food isn't authentic Chinese, but it was definitely adjusted to make this place unique from all other chinese restaurants I've been to--which gives it a plus in my opinion.  I really liked how their chicken or shrimp dishes were tender and not dry.  Most places cook the chicken until it's overcooked.  They did a great job here.\n\nI really enjoyed it here and highly recommend it for people who are bored of \"the usual\" :)", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-QT_e-7VSun5c2z85k_k5A", "review_id": "scOpfwGee-L3Jyawo3u9lA", "text": "Hooray for the reopening of China Chili!  The new location seems to be much larger than the old one and has way more parking (two lots!).  The decor of the giant dining room is still pretty plain and the music was an odd selection varying between traditional Asian music and Kenny G.  \n\nAmbiance aside, I thoroughly enjoyed my favorite dish, Sweet and Sour Chicken.  It was a radiant shade of orange and simply delicious, as always.  I especially appreciate the fact that they give you a larger portion of your dish than of white rice, a proportion skewed at some other Asian restaurants.  I could have gone for a knife to cut up the giant pieces of chicken that make up the dish, but I powered through. \n\nI'm generally pretty picky about my Chinese food, but China Chili hasn't yet let me down.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "a1DUUGOKHbjuoL_Z90AnuQ", "review_id": "AZsmaAZcPeFUGnnkuzCmrg", "text": "What is the hubub over China Chili?!?! Don't understand the high rating this restaurant is getting?!?\n\nI had not been back to this area for 5+ years and wanted to stay near downtown Phoenix where my friend lives. I looked up high-rated Chinese restaurants in downtown Phoenix and China Chili, of course, came out on top. Well folks, you yelpers here are totally fooled!\n\nFirst of all when you sit down, the menu gives the impression that this restaurant is a Szechaun or Hunan restaurant. It's NOT! The chefs at this restaurant are Cantonese serving Szechaun and Hunan dishes.\n\nFor starters, my friend and I ordered Sizzling Rice Soup. As entrees, we ordered Szechaun Shrimp and Braised Tofu with Beef. I had a hint of what was to come by listening to the waitresses... Surprise! They all were speaking in Cantonese!\n\nThe Sizzling Rice Soup was very good. \n\nThe Szechaun Shrimp turned out to be a Sweet and Sour dish...  Shocking! There are almost NO dishes in Szechaun cooking that are Sweet and Sour! It looked nice though, the shrimp was ringed around the plate by thin slices of cucumber. The Braised Tofu with Beef was almost as bad, chemically tenderized beef that probably is used from another dish and dropped in the Braised Tofu. Both dishes were supposed to be HOT... NOT!\n\nThe only redeeming thing we got out of this adventure was that our wallets were not affected that much by the experience!\n\nDemographics of Customers @ 6pm - less than 5% Oriental, 40% of capacity.\n\nIf you want an authentic Szechaun restaurant, travel down to Tempe to Wong's Place on Baseline Road off of I-60. I will be going there tomorrow night and writing a review which will be more positive than this one!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lC4X2crUuxT9Ac9BlOX4Uw", "review_id": "w5Tnq7GPbkXySIXS19IZ2Q", "text": "Good but not amazing. \n\nAnd, not terribly authentic, it seems. My exchange-student son said his Hong Kong-style noodles ($8.95) were not like he'd ever eaten in his home town (of Hong Kong), but he gobbled them up anyway. \n\nI though the menu was very diverse and appealing, but very pricey compared to other similar restaurants.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 15, "useful": 11, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "dIkH0eTdL3yKvfWH5BPbRA", "text": "Wow, so this is the mecca of Chinese food in Phoenix? I mean don't get me wrong, I had some enjoyable items, but this is the Macayo's of Chinese restaurants. Undaring dishes with expected flavors delivered witha reasonable price. Now, mind you there is a hell-a-handsome tattooed waiter, who while I'm waiting for my to go food, I do the blue steel, eye lash flicker while I'm puckering up my lips look. While I'm sure I think I look hot and flirty, he and the rest of the staff are hurling up the mid afternoon dim sum. I'm just saying so often the famous favorite that's been around forever can be stale and uninventive. But on a Sunday, the pork lo mein, crab puffs and broccoli and beef nicely soak up the cosmo overdose I suffered at the hands of the previous night bartender who overserved me. The nerve. Chow Mein yelpers!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "VBEbhE0ISjg6xowGNiGmgQ", "review_id": "iEZaAEpKyYo8I_KhthlHWQ", "text": "This is one of those places that is basically overrated just because of its location and longevity. There are so few places that have survived in the downtown Phoenix area for as long as China Chili has, and for that, it probably does deserve a lot of credit. \n\nThat being said, it's basically an average Chinese restauant. Comfortable, convenient, clean, and it offers all the standard fare. It's everything you'll need for a weekday dinner, but not much more.\n\nTry the sizzling rice soup. It's very good. Plus Jerry Colangelo is known to take out their sweet 'n' sour shrimp...or is it the chicken? Who cares, either way, that's pretty cool.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "gq_G5VCDziyEV2-bzGuqzw", "review_id": "3ANxVB_m599i1sc8wORnlg", "text": "I give China Chili 5 stars because it has some treats I can't find anywhere else. I've had quite a few things on their menu and I've only disliked one thing. My favorites include the steamed won-tons (very speesy spicy and sweet at the same time, so my man and I will literally battle if they give us an odd number. It gets bloody.), chicken corn chowder (introduced to me by the harbinger of good soups and even better taste, my dearly departed best friend Andre), mushroom and spinach soup (HUGE meaty mushroom chunks with tofu and spinach in a light chicken broth... it's light but flavorful), and my aforementioned sparring partner/boyfriend is crazy about the salt and pepper beef, which is a reasonable and edible facsimile of pepper spray when you get it made like he does. I can't even swallow the stuff, but he just powers it down like drano in a tub.\n\nWe very rarely eat there because the decor is just so tacky, but we love it so much, we ordered out for it on our anniversary. Be that a testament to its deliciousness or our stubbornness is your decision.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "jqVeTSin5GeRm0ceSg-PBA", "review_id": "GA4fMv7cJ18cS1mjjjGtNQ", "text": "I went with two friends to China Chili for lunch this afternoon. It was very meh. I had the chicken salad (chicken breast, lettuce, cilantro with hot mustard and sesame oil) and a side of white rice. It was very bland. If it had hot mustard and sesame oil on it, I totally missed it. The rice wasn't cooked well at all...seriously, WTF? The soup that came out beforehand was nothing to write home about. My two dining companions had the tofu and said it was not very filling at all and that is was just OK.  \n\nThe lunch menu is not very large and to me seems to be quite lacking in some staple Chinese dishes that you would expect. The prices were pretty standard for a Chinese restaurant. Thankfully service was fast and pleasant.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "N7lSh49zQ13sG3Jpa9E6cw", "review_id": "IMXCQbxdcnf2TvI8OWir5A", "text": "China Chili is good, but it was better before the city tore down the old little pink shit-hole building and made them move. \n\nThe new space is much larger and I think the kitchen struggles to keep up. The quality of the food is not what it used to be, but Chinese is like pizza- even bad pizza is still good- and China Chili is the same way. The Szechuan green beans were disappointing- they were much too salty. The Mongolian chicken and the hot and spicy prawns are awesome, though. Those two dishes alone almost redeem the restaurant for any other misgiving I ever had about the place. \n\nThe lunch specials are cheap and tasty, the service is quick, and the dining room has no problem accommodating large groups.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "AnH84g9V10x41CXmCvcaFg", "review_id": "q6newMFcOfd-12OxxSgLyw", "text": "If i could give China Chili less than one star, I would.\n\nFriends keep dragging me there because it is walking distance from their offices.  If they keep insisting on China Chili, i might have to show up too late to get lunch. I have never had a good meal there. The worst was mushu that tasted like the vegetables in it were canned.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9Y0HHmmDdNLpflYXY-lMBg", "review_id": "s0V6HYuH6ti5qLyYOHabPw", "text": "I always hear hype about China Chili...now I've been there a few times and it is decent but nothing to rave about.  Unfortunately I never made it there prior to the big move but I really cannot imagine that much changed in the way of food greatness.  My vote still goes to GHoHK.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 7, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "-bO7P1OtJBKN3rlGpolaFA", "review_id": "XC6NAES0kAKN3UPCpHR9_w", "text": "Uh, 10 minutes to cook up egg flower soup, house chicken, and honey walnut prawns?  Serious?!  I don't think I'd want to sit down and eat there; it seemed a little depressing, way too warehouse-like (and crappy warehouse-like, not a good warehouse-like).\n\nFood?  Not bad ... the walnut prawn dish was great, huge prawns.  House chicken, not so great.  And the egg flower soup was pretty good, but nothing special.  Overall, pretty much your standard chinese joint, and standard chinese joints are awesome, so I'll definitely go back ... did I mention the walnut shrimp was awesome?", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "THN1gW3GtetokJZaQ_J0Tg", "review_id": "MmBDRnuu-zFVfJLOF95TCg", "text": "Giving four stars to China Chili doesn't necessarily mean I think the place is fantastic -- but the spicy garlic eggplant is fantastic, and I'm still pondering its fantasticness hours later. My husband and I also enjoyed the rest of our meal -- yiu-shan chicken and one of the house specialties, black pepper prawns and scallops. Yes, I concur with other reviewers that some of the dishes are not gonna be fantastic. Still, I look upon the place as reliable, clean, moderately priced and efficient. I don't need P.F. Chang's.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HTrWsW-JTi23miGSZDr3YQ", "review_id": "qIHcJYGS0ZXdZzEMoueCNA", "text": "i have to second deborah's sentiments that just because there are 4 stars doesn't mean it is awesome --- but it's all the things i think a chinese restaurant should be.\n1. close to my apartment (ok that's bias but its important to me)\n2. really fast. seriously i stopped in and gave them my order and it was ready in less than 15 minutes.\n3. tastes good\n4. afterwards you feel guilty because you're pretty sure it had 4 days worth of calories in it and its sitting like a rock in your stomach. and the oil is coming out of your pores.\n\nthis is what i expect from all chinese restaurants, and i am frankly disappointed when it's not there (pei wei for instance does not have this)... so for that reason, there are 4 stars. it's my local takeout chinese place, and i love it for it... but im pretty sure i'd never actually eat inside.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Aggpf1EWooD85fhOhoRxPg", "review_id": "zeWJErmK0kdx-_f_T1rOgQ", "text": "SSSSSSS-boy is it hot at China Chili! And I don't mean because the AC has gone on the fritz. It's because China Chili frequently lives up to its name as one of the hottest Chinese eateries in town!!\n\nThe old Central Avenue hangout was forced to move due to Light Rail [hisss] but that' OK because it all ended up for the best--they're now in a lot bigger building on 3rd Street! Which means that you can get in for some great food much faster than ever.\n\nThe service is fast, the food is above average Asian fare, those who love hot n' spicy Chinese are in luck too--they have plenty of hot stuff here. \n\nYou may even see Her Honor the Guv here, I have it on good authority that this is one of her favorite dives--oops, I meant restraurants [it's not REALLY a dive any more since they moved to the new digs].", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RAWy3YCE-jwfyuGvwzUaqQ", "review_id": "FOhrjOD4riVzHnp1bpZSkA", "text": "China Chili is my favorite Chinese Restaurant in Phoenix. They prepare their food the way you would at home without the typical mystery meat. The menu is full of lot's of choices. One of my favorites is the Honey Walnut Prawns. The Pillow Tofu is good even if you don't like Tofu. One of the Vegetable dishes (sides) that they are known for is their Spicy Garlic Eggplant.  The servings are large though, so consider sharing and getting a couple of items. The Chicken Salad is a great summer lunch dish. It is great to go. The managers are some of the nicest people you will meet.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lPaYMDmJbAnv_3pmZH_inw", "review_id": "AUG7S6815B5wMvvojhQmJw", "text": "This has to be one of my favorite Chinese places in town.. they make some very special dishes that I just crave!!!\n\nBoiled Wantons\nSalt and Pepper Shrimp\nOrange Chicken\n\nIve had other things but for me these dishes are just bursting with flavor! Plus the service is great! They seem genuinely happy to see us when we show up!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "25j8Nr0qQVlLhv2BywxL7g", "review_id": "lZgP0xolYAwfLbX-j9DG7Q", "text": "So my first experience here was not so hot. The dishes we ordered were pretty bland (all needed a generous amount of soy sauce). The one thing I did enjoy were the pot-stickers and the yummy dipping sauce. I ended up pouring that pure yummyness all over my main entree. To tell you the truth, I was hesitant on trying this place again until I took a peek at some reviews and found people had lots of good things to say about the place.\n\nSo i gave it another shot. The atmosphere in this place is like sitting in large asian shoe box, it's one big dining room, yet it's not off-putting. It's strangely welcoming. You feel like your family with everyone else eating there. I went on a Saturday night and I was surprised to see so many old people. I'm all \"this place has to be good if the older crowd is here\". The  psychedelic plastic lighting fixtures cycling through all the colors of the rainbow makes me laugh but I love it. The service is quick and attentive, however when we tried to order a Mountain Dew and Dr. Pepper, the small asian woman had no idea what we were talking about and blurted out something I could not make out. I heard \"Coke\" in the jumble of words and just said \"yes\". They work as a team there which makes for some speedy service. We ordered a few appetizers: Pot-Stickers and Crab  Puffs. The Pot Stickers were good but the Crab Puffs were not. The inside lacked any crab at all and had a runny constancy that quite frankly, surprised me. Eww. Avoid these. I remember reading a review from Alexander C. suggesting the Orange Chicken. What a great choice! The dish made up for the runny crab puffs. The meat was top notch; moist with no grizzly chunks like a lot of places have. The sauce was bursting with flavor and had just the right amount of heat to it. I highly recommend this dish.\n\nChina Chili...glad I gave it another shot :)", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QrOSr8bzAjpIgyNftDLUBg", "review_id": "6b41zvf28X-LHSprgDD5HA", "text": "China Chili is the restaurant that Orange Chicken built.  While that dish is tasty, this place has so much more to offer.  Venture away from the lure of the Orange Chicken tractor beam and try such tasty morsels as:\n\nBoiled Won Tons -- a standout dish; the spicy peanut sauce is more like broth than sauce, but in a good way\nChicken Corn Chowder -- a reliable standby\nHoney Walnut Prawns -- deep-fried shrimp enrobed in mayonnaise with honey walnuts; what's not to love?\nLover's Prawns -- half the prawns are in wine sauce and the other half are in spicy chili garlic sauce; very balanced\nPillow Chicken -- along the lines of deep-fried chicken croquettes with savory Black Pepper Sauce\nSichuan Style String Beans (with pork) -- a fantastically spicy dish\n\nThe lunch menu includes a number of their most popular dishes (including Orange Chicken, of course) that are very tasty and wallet-friendly as they include a cup of the daily soup and an egg roll.\n\nThis restaurant is run by a large extended family and the place has a very convivial atmosphere.  The people watching here is great.  The customers represent a broad range of Phoenix residents and there are usually a few gay peeps in the house, which is always a bonus.  \n\nThe decor at China Chili really improved when they moved from Central Avenue due to the Light Rail.  This place doesn't have the decor of C-Fu Gourmet, but it is pleasant enough.  The enlarged dining room can now accommodate a crowd, which has really cut down from the long waits at their previous location that was so much smaller. \n\nBesides table service and take out, China Chili also caters.  The BF and I recently used them for our Tacky Tiki Gay Pride Brunch.  Johnny handles the catering and he's great to work with.  We asked Johnny to create an appetizer buffet, which was something China Chili had not done before.  They did a great job building a custom menu for us and the food was great.  I highly recommend their catering; it's a great way to feed a crowd on a moderate budget.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "jnMII2mt0V6AM4_oMECyIQ", "review_id": "CV_qXjV40NwWyCRspW8Weg", "text": "They do not use fresh ingredients, or at least they cook so badly to make it seem that way.\n\nPeople must have to convince themselves that this place is good because it's the trendy thing to do. But you're better off going elsewhere if you want good Chinese food.\n\nHere's a general tip for you guys: if the place isn't predominantly Asian, leave. That's a definite sign that the quality is sub-par. But if you're white and have never had genuine southern Chinese food, you'll probably just barely choke down your \"food\" and agree with most people that this place is decent.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GubdNFoDAsiwE6bWIr97cQ", "review_id": "AyJ7_vaEU7L9Swg_zRm7XA", "text": "Just came from China Chili for lunch. First time for me. The service was very fast and friendly. The food was fine too, nothing really special but fine. I would go back if in the neighborhood.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "4UUIpbOTPmu43wuC2aSGkg", "review_id": "jq7PwMN9x8lmQcWZ8E0QeQ", "text": "I really like this place. I spent 2 years in Honolulu and used to eat at this great little place in China Town. I have been craving that food since I got off the plane to move back to Phoenix. Well, I found China Chili and I am SO glad I did! The Honey Walnut Prawns are so  yummy! The fried rice and lo-mein noodles are smoky tasting, and hot out of the wok. Is it healthy? Maybe not. Is it non-greasy? Um... not really. Is it delicious when you're craving some really filling Chinese food? Yes. I wish it were closer to my place so I could have it more often, but I'm sure I'm sparing my waistline of more issues!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "N98mJQDzTjzT216SFVeBDQ", "review_id": "K-tcsKk1i6XdPQupjSCEFw", "text": "There is an inherent dilemma that affects all ethnic cuisine in this country. That dilemma is: How authentic are we going to make this restaurant? Basically, this question is answered by looking at the bottom line. If you are in an area with a relatively low conentration of that ethnicity then in order for your business to stay alive, you need to cater to the tastes of the local majority. The beauty of China Chili is that they walk this line and do it successfully. Restaurants that lean towards authenticity typically tend to alienate the majority of people because its simply intimidating. On the other side, a restaurant that caters to American tastes is hated on for the watered down ethnic experience. What China Chili has managed to do is make Chinese food accessible to the demographic around them. The Asian population in the Phoenix metro area is concentrated in the East Valley and Northwest Valley. There are very few Chinese downtown and that is shown by the lack of Chinese restaurants in the downtown area. China Chili has understood this and has beautifully adapted their menu to reflect the area they are in. In response to the people who commented on the lack of authenticity of the food here, I would say that I agree with that in part. However, being Chinese, I know that if you go into any Chinese restaurant that has Chinese people working there and you ask them, you'll find that there are additional items that the kitchen can make for people who are looking for that authentic experience. China Chili is no different. Just ask for something more authentic and in most cases they can tell you what they have available. I can tell you from first hand experience that they have ALL Chinese cooks in the kitchen. Its not like they don't know how to make authentic Chinese food, but like any good restaurant, they know their audience. \n\nNow to the food. Most of the things on the menu are pretty tasty. One thing that they do that most other places don't is tailor the food to your exact specifications. They can make it spicy, or less spicy, or omit veggies, msg, meat, or add basically anything you want. Some favorites of mines are the House Special Chicken, Salt and Pepper Pork Chops, Chicken Corn Chowder, and Spicy Garlic Eggplant. During lunch, they serve hearty lunch specials that after make you wish you were going to nap time rather than work(to some that may be synonymous). They have even more dishes that they can make for lunch specials than the ones they have listed so make sure you ask. \n\nAs for the decor....lets be honest. Chinese decor is tacky. I'm Chinese, I admit it. If the decor of a restaurant causes you to not eat there, then sadly you have probably missed the most amazing meals of your life because some of the biggest holes create some of the tastiest food. Its not dirty or messy, its just tacky, so please get over it. The Chinese are prone to gaudy, extravagant presentations, or did you miss the opening ceremonies of the Olympics?\n\nIn any case, I love China Chili because it allows people who would never walk into a more authentic Chinese restaurant to put a foot in the door of an enormous culinary world. And at China Chili they can venture in as far as they would want. .", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "iwWBF3nKoRMoy1sbkLJwvg", "review_id": "DwiAk3Q_PIyg0hvrQV1mgQ", "text": "Thankfully I'm not one of those individuals that are effected by the addition of MSG. Therefore I can enjoy my periodic visit to China Chili with no adverse reactions. \n\nQuite a bit has already been covered on the expansive room, so I won't dive in to that. And most of my favorite dishes have already been covered in other's reviews so here are the ones that stand out in my mind (that haven't already been described at great length):\n* Chicken Corn Chowder - one of my favorite \"I'm sick\" meals. Think egg flower with minced chicken and corn.\n* Honey Walnut Prawns - not quite as good as Big Wongs, but damn good!\n* Pillow Chicken - minced chicken with a bunch of other crunchy good things, fried up mouth-sized dumpling style and blanketed in black pepper sauce -  yummo! \n*Sichuan Style Green Beans - the menu version is made with pork, but I have them make it vegetarian with extra spice and IT IS TO DIE FOR.\n\nI've never actually experienced the \"frozen vegetables\" that others have suffered, so I have to think that this is more anomaly than practice. They are always willing to alter dishes to my liking (more spice, no meat, different meat, etc.) - this is a HUGE plus in my book because I love spicy Chinese. The staff is Stevia sweet - meaning they are all naturally friendly! And drum role please.... I can call in my order, hop in the car, pick up my food, and get my chopsticks on in front of my own TV within 15 minutes! LOVE IT!!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bkPFUCENKOYFDit-eV2PSw", "review_id": "udHegLBTTknjlhyVVqltkA", "text": "This is one of those places that is more of a landmark than a fine dining experience, yet the food is always good. It's quick - at lunch time they have your entree out to you within minutes of order (usually while you're still working on your soup). It's reasonably priced - $8-$10 gets you soup, entree, egg roll and a drink, The lunch crowd is pretty faithful so if you get there after 11:30 you may have to wait for a table. Call ahead and pick it up if you ever have to order lunch for the office. \n\nI like their orange chicken, mildly spicey. And, I always get the most profound fortune cookies. Today's message \" Working with children has a miraculous affect on your spirits.\" Ahhh.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MphD7VDOEb1KTjIp-oFoMw", "review_id": "LznCZfrnKvHFdZjzheJdgw", "text": "The food here is pretty good. I got a mushroom soup and it was huge!!  It must have been the family size because the bowl was bigger than my head. The broth was so good though! I tried my friend's dish and it was really good, too. I would definitely come back. I need to try more food here to see if I should maybe give them 4-stars.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "4lkTIhTuMhLprQprGlTRlA", "review_id": "-DukIB38_9CCVGUqR6u1VQ", "text": "I had an instant craving for some Chinese take-out and fortunately there were 15 minuets left before closing so I hit China Chili on the speed dial. I ordered the House Chow Mien which was ready just as I walked through the door. I could feel my food still sizzling through the Styrofoam to-go container. I couldn't get home fast enough and the smell from the back seat was so tempting I was close to pulling off to the side of the road and diving in. So I get home rip open the plastic bag to find my noddles steaming and filled with shrimp, pork, chicken, and scallions. This was one delicious meal (way better than Pei Wei) and the portion was huge for just under $9 bucks. I stuffed my face crazy and sill have enough for left overs or until I get hungry again in the next hour or so.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z2aIK__6KMpQBx1czvv8BA", "review_id": "5sm9NV47QGN-nz_BkWgqCA", "text": "This is one of my family's favorite restaurants to go to for dinner and I definitely agree.\n\nAll of the dishes are always fresh and delicious. I especially love the green beans with tofu. It's extremely authentic and not many places have a spicy garlic sauce that can compare to the taste of this one.\n\nIf you like quality Chinese, check this place out.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "02mA_muC-5A_Oe_tv8tg0g", "review_id": "2n2ZSehZQLrYtVslL5AbCA", "text": "This is a great restaurant if you're a fan of Chinese food.  I seem to gravitate around the spicey dishes, like chicken and beef.  On their menu, the spicey dishes have a little red chili pepper next to the dish.  Their soups are very good, too.  I tend to go there for lunch because I work near the state capitol, so I'm not sure what the menu looks like at dinner time.  The prices are very reasonalbe, but if you do go there for lunch, go early!!  The place really fills up, and there is not much off-street parking.  After noon time, there are always people waiting to be seated.\n\nYears ago, this restaurant was located on Central Avenue in a little, tiny brick building painted bright pink in color.  They lost their lease in that former location, and the building was torn down, so they didn't exist for about a year and a half.  Finally, they reopened at their current location at 3rd Street and Flower.  I'm glad they returned!!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7-ly4LI9XWLXkFiM2vHxrw", "review_id": "jWLcYYdKjh0XfFSGeW2w3w", "text": "This place was delicious before the light-rail pushed it back to 3rd St., and it's still the best Chinese take-out in my area.  I've been about 10-15 times in the past year, and haven't been disappointed yet.  My guaranteed winners:\n\n* Spicy eggplant\n* Boiled wontons (in peanut sauce)\n* Mongolian beef\n* Sliced pork\n* Hot and Sour Soup\n* Crab puffs\n* Green beans with sliced pork\n\nI'm sure there's more--the menu's pretty sizable.  Takeout ready in 10-15 minutes is another big plus, and the dining room is clean and comfortable if you choose to eat there.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ESb5cHmhe5dc_irM9TJXZg", "review_id": "_0VR3Mxkj_VQ_MlclW_Xqg", "text": "If you like Chinese Buffets, then this place is not for you.  China Chili is probably the most authentic Chinese food I've had in AZ.  Makes me feel like I'm in New York, or better yet, CHINA!  I have a theory when it comes to Chinese food - if there are lots of Asian people there, its prbably good, because for them its food.  Order the orange chicken, salty squid, eggplant in garlic sauce or the mayonaise shrimp and walnuts.  All are out of this world!  I even had my wedding rehearsal dinner, that's how much me and the family love this place!  The staff are attentive, courteous and happy to answer any questions you have.  It doesn't get much better than this!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "W_QXYA7A0IhMrvbckz7eVg", "review_id": "tKIbThcwbb_7uMgkSMlFGQ", "text": "There is no way I could say a single bad thing about this place.  Every time I have been here, it is the exact same thing.  The service is quick and attentive, the food is fantastic and brought out freakishly fast, and the meal is always fairly cheap.  Funny thing is, I used to be afraid of this place because of the name.  The husband always wanted to try it, but I said it sounded creepy.  As a side note, I am not a fan of spicy foods.  I have since come to realize I really like Asian spicy, I do not like Mexican spicy.  So I'm a food racist.\n\nOur first time here we ordered the orange chicken and the lemon chicken.  The orange chicken was nice and crispy, with the chicken being super juicy.  The orange sauce was amazing.  It was subtly spicy at first, and then the heat just built up from there.  We still order this every time.  The lemon chicken is nice.  A light sauce that doesn't overpower the chicken.  Another good bet.\n\nSince then we have tried many other dishes, the Almond Cashew Chicken, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Moo Shu Pork, and the Honey Walnut Prawns.  Holy Crap!  You have never tasted how good prawns can be until you eat the Honey Walnut Prawns.  The lovely little crustaceans are served on a bed of shredded cabbage.  They are smothered in a sweet and tangy mayo sauce (I know it sounds kind of gross, but trust me and try it).  Then sprinkled all over the top are this wickedly good honey glazed walnuts.  What an amazing dish.\n\nChina Chili, I learned my lesson... Never judge a restaurant by it's name.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C6BYesCiITaw_STVT1GI6g", "review_id": "XdoZsB5AUcsOnJ_XoD5wdg", "text": "I think as far as the food goes it's pretty average.  Have never been disappointed with the food but it's not \"great\" by any means.  What I do have a problem with is their service is TOO GOOD.  I'd like a few seconds after I lay down my fork to chew before you come and snatch my plate out from under me.  Servers are all over your table all the time.  I know they assume this is good service but to me it's annoying.  I love good service just as much as the next person does but it does not take 18 (yes I counted) visits to my table and 3 different waitresses to accomplish good service. You got to give them credit for trying but sometimes I think they try a little too hard.  My first visit I was impressed and thought \"wow what great service\".  The rest of my visits I have just found it overly annoying to have a server at my table 15+ times every time I visit for dinner. Slow down !!!! It's ok if my plate sits on my table for empty for 2 mins even 5+ minutes. Just as long as you eventually clear it BEFORE bringing me my check you'll have accomplished your job of good service.  But 15+ visits from a server EVERY time I've dined here is becoming annoying. I feel like I\"m talking to the servers more than my dinner guest.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Ea0QvMihI7UmWBrYUy0sYw", "review_id": "9TfIHAqQ_Sr7ytPPmphdYw", "text": "Chinese food is one of those things for me... once I find a place I love, I stick with it!\n\nThat was the story for my last Chinese Restaurant until they abruptly closed one day without notice...yes I am bitter.  The restaurant I am referring to was a little place called \"Silver Dragon\" south of Dunlap on 19th Ave.  It was the Cheers of Chinese... I walked in and everybody knew me, and immediatley started to make my meal (they would double or triple it, if I had company).  My favorite dish, was called Singapore Rice Noodle.... obviously a rice noodle dish that included stir fried spare ribs, chicken, shrimp, green and yellow onions tossed with a non-spicy curry sauce.\n\nWhen they closed, I was in a state of depression for nearly two years!!  Until last night, when I happened upon China Chili, not my first visit, but my first SIT DOWN experience with the restuarant.  I do what I have done at every chinese restaurant since Silver Dragon... I opened the menu and went directly to the noodle dishes to see if they offered \"Singapore Rice Noodle\".  Much to the delight of my stomach, they did and it was EXACTLY the same as I remember it at Silver Dragon.\n\nI am already conspiring to have it again today for lunch!!!!  Oh... they have the fastest service here too, not more than five minutes after we ordered appetizers were already coming out!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KI4sBf9jWLs4aGm_mIsFQA", "review_id": "uSFzt43_pR-47IS2fXTmNw", "text": "Pillow Chicken.  I saw this mentioned in an earlier review and the name made my eyebrows go up.  \n\nAll the good reviews and the 2 minute distance from work made me give the place a try.  Glad I did.\n\nFirst time in, I got the Pillow Chicken and the Boiled Won Tons.  Wow.  It has been quite some time since I've sat down to a meal and said 'wow'.  The Pillow Chicken was a new experience for me.  Stuff (chicken, onions, and some other good stuff) is breaded and fried in little 'pillows', then smothered in this black-pepper sauce.  The smell was one of the best experiences my nose has ever had.  And the taste was as good as the smell.  Garlicy and peppery and yummyery.  I've never had anything quite like that dish.  I will order it again to see if my awesome opinion of it is just tastebud shock.\nThe Boiled Won Tons came like a soup.  I think its just that there is a LOT of sauce, and its subtle enough to be a broth.  Don't know.  All I know is that it was delicious.  Its spicy, but...easy.  That's the word for it.  You feel like a stud for eating so much spicy liquid, but its not going to burn your behind-hole on the way out.  (I know that was in poor taste, oh well)\n\nThese two delicious dishes had me wanting more.  so I went back that same week.  This time, I got the Lemon Chicken after the menu told me it was a 'must try'.  \n\n...For Lemon Chicken lovers, yeah it is.  But if you're not that into it in the first place, their offering will not turn you into a fan.  That just isn't my kind of dish.  No complaints, however.\nThe lunch special did come with a soup, though.  I have no clue what the name of it was, but it didn't agree with my taste buds.  No fault of the soup.  Its just not for me.  For what it was, it was fresh, well made, and hot.  Someone out there probably loves it.\n\nMy rating states \"Yay!  I'm a fan.\"  I am.  I will be going back again and again trying different dishes.  You don't do that a place that you don't trust your taste buds to.  I just need to stick to things that sound good to me...like BBQ Pork Slices and anything with Prawns in it.\n\nThe place itself is nice.  Short on front parking, so go in the back and be careful driving down that narrow alley.  The inside of China Chili is nice and open with plenty chairs and tables...I think there were booths...can't remember.  Its accommodating for large parties...which is what you see mostly at lunch time.  Clean place, too.\n\nThe staff were quick to the draw as most have said in their reviews.  While waiting for my food, I watched them wait tables.  Fast.  On point.  However, I can see how some folks would be annoyed.  Its a matter of preference.  Just keep in mind that the staff mean no harm.\n\nSpeaking of speed, I got my order in under 10 minutes.  That is consistent with what you all have said.  No cold food.  No re-heated food.  None of the issues that could arise with such turnaround time.  Just good hot food served quick.  \n\nI'm so desperate for some good chinese food.  I'm completely Panda Express'd out.  This is right down the street from work and the prices are well...decent.  With tax you're talking like $9 for a lunch special.  Apparently, that's a good price for this part of town.\n\nI just can't get over that Pillow Chicken.  I will recommend it even before I give it a second testing.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KI4sBf9jWLs4aGm_mIsFQA", "review_id": "iHdAXNds4yoGSmAEXJITAg", "text": "I ordered one of China Chili's more pedestrian lunch specials: The House Special Chicken.  It tasted...well, pedestrian.  Don't get me wrong, It was not nasty at all.  \nI suppose compared to Pillow Chicken, this dish seems like its from a different restaurant altogether. Perhaps I should have cut my teeth on something a little less flamboyant than the Pillow Chicken when I first went here, because each dish I've tried after that has left me disappointed.  \n\nHowever, keep in mind that I've been ordering off of the lunch special menu lately, and those dishes are usually a little less spectacular on anyone's menu.  But I guess that's no excuse, as anything you serve to your customers should be prepared to the utmost.  \n\nAnyway, today's dish, House Special Chicken...  Its described as battered chicken in a spicy garlic sauce.  Its battered and spicy, but not very garlicy.  Still its decent.  A good taste, just not a very eventful taste.  Of note is how tender and delicious the chicken was.  I felt like taking it and putting in a sandwich.\n\nAgain, the soup of the day was the one that I cannot eat.  Don't know what this stuff is...but I guess somebody on this planet must like it.\n\nOh well, I can either hold this place in high regards related to the lone dinner entree I've tried and downgrade it for the few lackluster dishes I've had afterwards...or I can give them a break since most 'lunch combos' are only good enough to fill stomachs at the office and not to wow the tastebuds.  \n\nMeh.  The stars remain.  I keep going back...so I guess its accurate to state that:  Yay, I am a fan indeed.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fPSRouwt_qQrNHmSg0zxcg", "review_id": "-pcBMhhKulatsHaB_MH4VA", "text": "The food here is really good!  The interior of the restaurant however leaves a lot to be desired, it is very mauve & green. It is your typical Chinese food restaurant, and the servers are not overly friendly. They do however, provide prompt service. This is still the best Chinese food I have had in Phoenix that does not belong to a chain.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ep-pBPnjCcKe8i5jso7l0w", "review_id": "QldSuO5twkJXB0gEvrkcZA", "text": "Ehhh, its ok. The best thing about this place is the service. We were in a large group of people and everyone was taken care of as if there were only a few of us. They even put our outside cake in the fridge for an after dinner celebration.\n\nThe food...it doesn't taste bad...and then again it isn't remarkable. I always end up (this wasn't my first visit) with the same thing, Garlic Green Beans and Fried Tofu. This is the most critter-less dish i can find on the menu. I don't know how you get so much grease outta green beans and fried tofu...I'm talkin' pork dish grease. Ok, so that's my gripe.\n\nI'm pretty sure i'll go back for another birthday celebration or when there's a large group of people trying to decide what will satisfy everyone, or when i need a quick lunch that's not drive thru.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cNo2ajSPar458uKXEW7uvg", "review_id": "ZMtPwgJ3pUXfKaShHB06Nw", "text": "My girlfriend first took me to China Chili a few years ago--she had gone to an arts school in Phoenix from Mesa and it was a staple for her--she craved China Chili. It only took me one visit to this restaurant to know that this is the real thing--the food was amazing, the waitress close-lipped, the prices perfect.\n\nThe thing about China Chili is that it's pretty legit--if you order something bland you'll get a bland dish, if you order something boring you get that same turn of hand. The key to China Chili is taking the exotic route, ordering that item you wouldn't normally order, shooting at a risk. You'll be well-rewarded. \n\nOh, and if you're really feeling frisky, you can ask for their Chinese menu, which features some of the more unusual items, fish bellies and the like. Still, I have a feeling you'll be delighted. Go for the gold at China Chili.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7zDqr2I0-xpw9HF5Ha54cA", "review_id": "wQtLr2VJOV_shd44m4oHXQ", "text": "I swear. Some friends never steer me wrong when it comes to deliciousness. \n\nI was told the house special chicken is the thing to try at China Chili. However, after looking at the menu, and discovering an item by the name of pillow chicken that included the phrase \"pillow shaped morsels\" how could I resist? There was none of that resistance crap. That food was in my belly fast! The pillow chicken was chicken mixed with onion, bamboo shoot and I believe something else and breaded into little pillow sized wonder. It was laid on top of steamed broccoli and then covered in a black pepper sauce. I wish it was spiced with something more than pepper, but other than that I have no complaints. It was so filling (in the good way, not the I'm gonna get sick way like most Chinese I have) I was only able to eat half. \n\nI loved the huge round tables in the center with the lazy susans. They reminded me of ones at a fantastic restaurant near where I grew up. The inside is really spacious and has some fantastic traditional decor. The menu was so large that I found several things I'd like to try next time including a whole section of chow fun food. Fun? Yep. I'd like some.\n\nDownside? The parking lot is tiny and narrow. Parking in a space perfectly if there are cars on both sides of the spot is a feat I'd love to see mastered.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QT-7jpsEuCR-pFro59KBtQ", "review_id": "YLLxghCnEPJ-639U6ivnjw", "text": "This place is great for lunch if you are in a hurry. Tons of seating and minimal wait time. Parking is okay though you probably will have to settle for the street or dirt lot across the street. \n\nThe portions are huge! I would dare say you could split a plate and ask for sides of soup and egg rolls. The kung pao is seasoned well with lots of veggies. It is made with dark chicken meat, zucchini, red bell pepper and carrot. The salt and pepper shrimp dish is great. The lemon chicken is very tasty as well. It has breaded pieces of white chicken breast fried crisp and served in a lemony sauce. \n\nThe service is good though about five different waitresses will hit your table from beginning to end. Every time I looked up it was a new person bringing me soup, lunch, water, and the bill. Some smiled - some looked like they were really focused on the job at hand. \n\nOverall it was a good experience. We've done take out a few times and it is also quick and easy!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GrSixRnGIxNUJ1Cn5DNX9A", "review_id": "GSdy7UJFgh4DmYWoMNneEQ", "text": "In a town where Mexican joints outnumber their Chinese counterparts by like 50 to 1, you've got to find those rare oriental gems and keep them close.  China Chili wears the crown in the relatively uncrowded field of Chinese entrants.  \n\nTake a group of friends and order 5 or different dishes to sample, just make sure that one of them is the Honey Walnut Prawns.  A good Chinese meal to ensure that your palette gets the much needed diversity that it deserves.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "R0ekUK-osGP9AoUtyrAEUw", "review_id": "0t1JncReuxHEZKpdcR0NSA", "text": "There is really one reason that I go to China Chili all the time...The boiled wontons.  The rest of the food is pretty typical chinese fare.  Best to take a group of friends and mix and match dishes. \n\nOur favorite dishes here, besides the boiled won tons, are the spicy eggplant and the green beans and tofu.  We order them extra spicy to kick it up a notch. Even extra spicy and Dan will load up both the boiled won tons and the dishes with the hot sauce at the table.  In fact we usually leave the hot sauce jar empty by the time we leave the restaurant.  \n\nParking is a bit hard to find on busy nights there and I usually end up parking on the street.  \n\nThe portions are gigantic and I always have take away dishes for the next day.\n\nPrices are reasonable.  If you do order the soup realize you can order it and share for the table.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UoBfwbXaixelZBghbJ2cSg", "review_id": "JhfeisQgBtSIOi5Gozepsg", "text": "Standard American-ized Chinese food.\nWill sub tofu for any meat of any dish.\nHuge, HUGE menu.\nSuper fast service.\nEXTREMELY strong cocktails.\nMy father and SO both openly love it.\n\nSold.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "saiZmxzBIowJbMgPBW1Now", "review_id": "Hksd-eHezz_InPKW53pFJw", "text": "We ordered Hot and Sour Soup, Salt and Pepper Prawns and Honey Walnut Shrimp.  It was very good and quite inexpensive. Their dinner selection is more extensive and more authentic than their lunch choices.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HuGmiFh9v-YxY9FUGx2xHg", "review_id": "f8iA6n6bFDDfc30P9TupAQ", "text": "Yes Go to China Chili! \nI was tipped off by a friend to this place...a little bit out of my \"hood\" but what the hey. \nFor starters they are good about QUALITY, Yeah I said it QUALITY. We could make wonton soup and let it get mushy and bland. China Chili's is very fresh tasting...lots of mildly crunchy cabbage...YUM! \nMy husbands new love affair with Singapore Noodles was once again renewed. He ate almost the entire (giant) portion. \nI was intrigued by Pillow Chicken (where do you find this at other places?...you don't!). Chicken and water chestnuts wrapped in a light almost rice dough...with black pepper sauce. All the right combinations working together to make a great dish! \nWill we go back..YES! Now we just have to drive a bit further to great Chinese cuisine.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7F-DVLnGmC5hHPUVfSfxDw", "review_id": "HY5nwxpu1iGvPoM03WCiSw", "text": "Love this place. Great service. Huge portions. Love that I never have to ask for a refills on drinks. Every dish I've ever had at this great place has been delish.  I'm hooked. We go here at least once a month. Faves: Lemon chicken & Mongolian beef. Dang...it's almost 10pm and now I'm craving China Chili!!!!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UMq89piQvpAVFVfiGc6ndA", "review_id": "ix2apsm9oAR100bPdrjBPw", "text": "China Chili serves up good food, better than PF Changes and less expensive.  I have been there several times and the food and service have always been consistent.   Some Yelpers have complained about the interior, and while I agree that it is not the \"Starbucks corporate America standard\", I think it is very nice for a semi-authentic Chinese food joint, a much better d\u00e9cor than that of Gourmet House of Hong Kong, which offers up better and more authentic Chinese food in a less than appetizing atmosphere.   (GHHK used to be painted pepto pink, but I think they have upgraded to sea foam green).\n\nI really like the sizzling rice soup, it's a nice change from the standards, but the wonton soup is good, and the hot and sour soup is average.  The shrimp/prawn and chicken dishes are tasty, but have been Americanized.  The live seafood options and duck are much more authentic.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WJkmgkrSPMHTfDTD3VgqqA", "review_id": "aWdKcJUWDr883e-FUl2lxg", "text": "I was covered in the spicy prawn sauce and the stray cats in my ghetto neighborhood surrounded me, trying to lick it off me.... Then I woke up and realized it was the most horrible dream I've ever had!\n\nThis dream occurred the same night I had China Chili again after a long hiatus. I used to come here all the time for lunch when I worked closer. The lunch specials were great, about $10 for soup, a wonton, an eggroll and my favorite SPICY PRAWNS. \n\nThe prawns were tempura-battered, deep-fried and drenched in a spicy, tangy sauce and served over rice. It usually has been very good for me. However, my recent experience left me drinking lots and lots of water. Not that it was spicy or anything but the sauce has gotten EXTREMELY salty. \n\nDid they have a change in chefs? Am I just more sensitive to salt? I'm not sure but this was not the same China Chili I once knew and loved. Now I only, \"like\" it.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lNKKhv7qf3i7IjNACh671A", "review_id": "xOqcOZ9QA27Ezvphr_10tQ", "text": "If you're looking for a more traditional Chinese experience for your pallet while in a traditional American setting with actual silverware look no further. Always yummy, it's one of my favorite Chinese places.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "njp2bzIuoBtnbabMC5G2kw", "review_id": "4ymKH5UqMhnB9VqeU83HQg", "text": "I have never ever had a bad meal here! The spicy garlic eggplant is to DIE for!!! Love it! The potstickers are yummy as well!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "F3MuccVKGKuWM34d1epDLg", "review_id": "TO4-2Ju49C_z3_vx1mz1Mw", "text": "A lot of people from work seem to like to go here. After being there several times I still dont get what the fuss is. Maybe its because they are quick with turn around? They sure can move food to the table very quickly and get you out fast.\n\nAs far as taste goes, I have had better. With the Chinese Culture center not too far away either, I would chose that place over China Chili any day. A couple co-workers after having been there over the course of several years seems to be in agreement with me as well. If someone recommends it, we usually know of a better chinese place downtown than China Chili.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "S3bvMOL50vgS_8-TtlGi4w", "review_id": "XTRfZ9KUlkQSGcZ3k4Az0Q", "text": "Been there a couple of times, but usually just for takeout as there is nothing better than laying in bed, eating Chinese, and watching a movie.  I was never totally impressed but it's the closest Chinese restaurant to my house and so I went back.  \n\nThen one magical day I decided to dine in.  It was a momentous day indeed.  It was the day I discovered the trick to China Chili.  You see you need to go in.  Sit down.  Order way more than you are going to eat.  Munch a bit at the table.  Then get the rest wrapped up.  For some reason if you call in a to go order the food is not nearly as good.  \n\nFavorites you ask?  Well, thanks for asking.  All time favorite is the pillow chicken.  It tastes just like foil chicken but is much larger with out the hassle of all the foil.  Next favorite?  Anything with scallops.  Seriously the cooks in the back must have a PhD in scallopology.  They are consistently cooked to perfection.    Last but not least is the egg foo young.  It's not on the menu but ask and ye shall receive.  \n\nThe only reason this place doesn't get a fifth star from me is the take-out.  Food is delicious and service is ridiculously good.  I wish I didn't have to play the games I do but will continue to do so to ensure great take-out.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2BzcoI6Kiq-2RQ9EUFR5Tw", "review_id": "PohoqqoLXEo186Qro0vRNA", "text": "China Chili doesn't sound like much, and frankly it doesn't look like much either. But then when I opened the door from the 3rd Street side I was struck with the loud noise of a full house of hungry and happy eaters. So far I've only had the spicy Sichuan prawns, and it delivered. It was a hot, spicy and a wonderful blend of spices including garlic and chilies. Most of the items on the lunch menu were labeled 'spicy', and so hopefully the others are this good too. By the look of the other diners, the smiles seemed to indicate good stuff. The service was efficient and fast, too. Highly recommended.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "zn81QpflLDUaGZkCMUowCg", "review_id": "HiqoMER97hnLdKYeuaogAw", "text": "This place has the oiliest food I've ever eaten in my life.  I had carry out one evening (two dishes) and the entrees were soaked in oil.  I had to rinse with water my eggplant dish three times just to eat it without feeling sick to my stomach.  I wish I could've washed the other dish too (but it wasn't one that could be washed--it was a wide-rice noodle dish).\n\nCan definitely taste the MSG in these dishes too.\n\nReally not sure what the fuss is about.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EacK6XwZjsTD6QYSIRlJ7Q", "review_id": "GBhf8Yoy9U0QqhjRTh9s0g", "text": "I'm only half Asian so I'm not sure if my opinion counts. tho the price is cheap and the service is lightning fast the food does not stack up.  yet the place was packed.  \n\nThere was enough oil on my food for me to deep fry my thanksgiving turkey, luckily it was not peanut oil otherwise i would have ask for a to go box.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cfOL87aFWBkzPNeLYhhGoQ", "review_id": "iyyM6v5sgevclQ-IY1iUzQ", "text": "I have been to China Chili a half dozen times mostly for lunch with co-workers.  Their food is consistenly good.  Wait staff are not very friendly but make up for it with sheer efficiency and quickness in taking your order and bringing your food. We have never had to wait more than 5 minutes to be seated without a reservation during crowded lunch times.\nThe restaurant decor is spacious and inviting reflective of Chinese art/culture; \nTwo of my favorite dishes include: The Orange Chicken :  generous breastmeat  not overly breaded with the right amount of heat. Delicious. Spicy Green Beans with Tofu is another excellent dish with green beans not over-cooked and flavorful braised tofu that absobs the garlicky sauce.  I am not a huge fan of Chinese food, prefering instead Thai, Vietnamese and Japanese  cuisine which, for me, has more interesting ingredients.  But CC rates far above the other chinese restaurants I  have tried.\n\n.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JZ5JLPR5S9N1N5kMzIGeKg", "review_id": "Rv-jjUwI3sdPL0fq6diS-w", "text": "The lunchtime service here is so fast they either use cooking ninjas or a microwave. No human can cook this fast.  Maybe the servers read your mind?\n\nConsistent, hot and cheap.  A Phoenix staple... Probably why I see Jerry Colangelo here all the time.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "vsXP832M0kOxKpfduD7dWw", "review_id": "X-c5mzBUWGPRz-9bqsIQhg", "text": "Not ordinarily a fan of Chinese food, I am a fan of China Chili! \n\nFor $10 (and that's with a soft drink) the lunch special portions are huge (like enough to get a box and take home leftovers, huge!) and the Mongolian beef  is an option. \n\nService is wham-bam-thank-you-ma'am but that works for a weekday lunch at a place that's 6 miles from the office.\n\nEnjoyed dinner here with the family a few weeks back and service had a much more enjoyable pace.\n\nFood has been consistently tasty. I like the batter they use for items like the lemon and orange chicken, etc. and the meat quality is good (i.e. all white meat chicken). \n\nThis place could get me craving Chinese and that's an accomplishment!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jopndPrv-H5KW2CfScnw9A", "review_id": "4lwcnsP5YjW-qPdGuYlWsA", "text": "Some girl I know said she went to China Chili and it was the best Chinese food she's ever had. After she told me that I went to China Chili the next day. The menu is standard for a Chinese restaurant nothing special. We ordered some beef dish for our meal and a side of chow mein. The beef was chewy and the chow mein was bland. I do not understand why people love China Chili. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to my worst enemy!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tf-OyIJ87Hm8I7zF5CU26A", "review_id": "g55ByJNEVuvR2TvrXldgYA", "text": "Always great. Always friendly. The four musts: honey walnut prawns, pillow tofu, orange chicken and hot and sour soup. Four of us last night got to have them all- best meal in Phoenix.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-weRL-FCmlR07rjcJguwew", "review_id": "90saTUSdssj30-6GO7Oixw", "text": "So yummy & so fast! House special chicken & orange chicken are my favorites. Plus they use all white chicken breasts. I love that \"spicy\" dishes can be ordered a little more mild; satisfies the entire lunch group dining together.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XM6M-WWbCAeLy83jrABkcA", "review_id": "d2Sd9AewFzjCEpI_DeMndw", "text": "Perfect for a Quick lunch. And I mean seriously quick. Like ninja light speed fast. \n\nUnder two minutes consistently from order to table. How can you beat that! One time they clock-in at 1min 45sec for a table of five. \n\nMy favorites are the House Special Chicken, the Orange chicken and the Prawns. can't go wrong and you will leave stuffed and satisfied.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S9KDHWSoUGG3z4j1cTMoFA", "review_id": "dltK-dw9384vAtzNp5NO_A", "text": "I found this place quite by accident, my friend was looking for a Chili's where we could meet for lunch.  She gave me this address and I was delighted  to find China Chili instead of one of the run-of-the-mill, not even Mexican food Chili's.  \n\nI ordered the House Chicken and was given the choice of spicy or not.  I opted for spicy, it was delicious. \n\nSo many people have complained about the decor, it was simple and to be honest I did not notice what, if anything, they had hanging on the walls, and I really don't care!  I'm there to eat and enjoy the company of my friends.  The food was great, the service was good considering how busy it was for lunch and the prices were reasonable.\n\nI've recently relocated to Phoenix from the east coast and where I came from there was one decent Chinese restaurant in a 50 mile radius.  China Chili is better than the best my town had to offer.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ajEWtu_h76FDdEDxwdTWmg", "review_id": "kUgPZtdS48CHIFKhXDiYnQ", "text": "Your food will arrive in less than two minutes!  Its almost magical.  My personal favorite is the orange chicken.  The chicken is very lightly breaded and the sauce is the perfect combination of sweet and spicy.  Delicious!  The one and only downside, the inevitable sodium-induced post-lunch coma.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gcyEUr4DXcbjnGRAWFtfAQ", "review_id": "yL27CksIXtVqwvHfQwMs9g", "text": "So we'd been here before, and it's been quite some time. We decided to go back tonight because I was REALLLLLY craving some Asian noodles. We got the Singapore rice noodles with chicken, shrimp, egg, onion and curry. We also went with my fave chinese appetizer (if done right) BBQ beef. The BBQ beef here is great, very close to what I'd get at home (By home, I mean Seattle..best Asian food in the US). The noodle dish was pretty good too. it's exactly like this one dish that wifey and I used to get at Big Wong's (when they were open) called Hamun Rice Noodles. We have been searching for a comparable dish, and alas we've found it. Overall the food was good, and came with plenty (plus I have a before-I-go-to-class-tomorrow-evening snack. Excited to go back again to try some other stuff on the ginormous menu (that's a huge Bit**)", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RxfFQxUtSIGYwTKU_rvAeg", "review_id": "PIEFJaWFtuLWysAt5dE2lA", "text": "It wasn't until going into Frances, the other day, that my husband and I were stopped in our tracks with an amazing smell wafting from The Prime nearby. You know it has to smell good when it is after lunch and he is trying to talk me into stopping in for a \"small bite.\" Yeah right! Well, when we looked at their menu last night, it wasn't cutting our tastes and decided to go for China Chili instead.  I've tried this place before and it was so-so but I believe in second chances. Thank goodness for second chances. We ordered this curry rice noodle dish mixed with chicken and shrimp. That was my favorite part and reminded of the Hamun noodle dish we used to get at the now-defunct Big Wong's. The dish was $9 and was enough for 3 adults. We also had the BBQ beef app ($5) and the egg rolls ($2). I wasn't too much a fan of the egg rolls but everything else was great in my book. Total with a couple bucks tip was $20. I wonder how soon I can talk the husband into going back. Maybe right after our next lunch for a mid-afternoon snack...", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wcOqMTV92kxOornA42KyoA", "review_id": "4sNegYQge18w9AOvNNrXMQ", "text": "Since I am Asian-American; the only place I will rate a 5STAR is my mother's home cooking.  But, since she is far away; I will got to places like China Chili.  The Honey Walnut Prawns, Singapore Rice Noodles, and the soups keep me coming back as often as I can.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IZ0QPjvhqbZg7pgONwYoXg", "review_id": "Fd8Wh-uqGevRLrfmTDAw_Q", "text": "Get the Salt and Pepper Chicken!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oXkbuOiN9HDS3WgOQONfRg", "review_id": "mL2oLK9ecibY8fPM0aHOFQ", "text": "China Chili is one of those places you visit when you want something you know you'll like and need to get in and out really quickly.  I started working on Central and Indian School just around the time China Chili closed prior to the lightrail construction, so my first experience was at the new place.  I wish had gotten the opportunity to eat at the original location just to see if the experience was any better.\n\nI have ordered two things at China Chili: the orange chicken and the sesame chicken.  I only order the former now.  I have never had to wait longer than five minutes for an order.  This is good yet slightly unnerving.  It makes me feel as though everything is ready-to-serve in the back, even though the freshness and temperature of the food says otherwise.  The orange chicken is out of this world.  An entire breast fillet is battered, deep-fried, sliced, and covered with a really delicious orange sauce.  If you ask for it extra spicy, be prepared to feel your face melt off.  The consistency of the heat level is a bit hit-or-miss, but when they get it right, you'll be simultaneously pleased and in pain.\n\nMy biggest beef with this place is the wait staff.  Very rarely is service pleasant.  Most of the waitresses are brusque and a bit too efficient for my liking.  When the dining room isn't full, they tend to huddle up near the kitchen and watch the patrons as they eat, usually talking quietly amongst themselves.  It is quite unsettling and makes me feel as though I'm not welcome.  The one exception is one of the very sweet older women who reminds me a bit of my grandma in that she always has a smile and is always so quick to ask if I need a refill.  I don't know her name, but I always hope she's there when I go.\n\nSo, visit China Chili when you're in a hurry and craving the best darn orange chicken you'll ever have.  Also, beware of really terrible parking options.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hcctCQy3bdZMezrUKkZLtA", "review_id": "y-gSJfSNBHjgBaI33h0B1Q", "text": "Legit chinese restaurant with decent prices and hefty portion sizes. Service is lightning fast which is perfect for a lunch break. Your choice of entree includes a heaping mound of rice plus an egg roll for a side treat. Food was delicious enough for me to want to go back and try other dishes. For now, the Mongolian Beef and MaPo Tofu get my vote!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "bg28tTyIQ9duLvphFzhd0A", "text": "The quickest lunch in town.  We timed it.... 4 minutes from ordering to it arriving.  Not sure if this is good or bad in some people's eyes but good when you are lunching on a work day and need to get back to the office.  The lunch special prices are phenomenal -- I always get the mongolian beef, it's huge and delicious.  You get soup, your meal, rice and an egg roll. All for under 10 bucks (with a drink) and maybe even tax. \n\nI love China Chili, something about the colorful disco balls in the giant dining area and the curtness of everyone-- it makes me love it even more.\n\nThey do takeout too and it's excellent as well!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wC1CPV5bf--bDLtlhNSPLg", "review_id": "wD4zV0nGKK9csvNiK0vuZA", "text": "I swung by after a Last Chance session and picked up takeout. It was super duper fast and quite inexpensive. I couldnt wait to tear into the goods when I got home. When i did, I was unimpressed.\n\nThe lunch special Kung Pao Chicken was filled with gross dark meat chicken \"parts\" that I didn't even feed to my dog. The shrimp fried rice was overly salty, oddly colored, and not very tasty. I am still on the hunt for a GOOD chinese place here in Phx. This definitely wasn't it.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DghMl81bONCh5ELnrgn4Fw", "review_id": "ENnBqe1igSbPKIQhCPWW_g", "text": "The best shrimp fried rice ever! Not bad for $8. Call in an order and it'll be ready in less then 10 minutes. Service is always great. Your quickly greeted or acknowledged as soon as you walk in", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sMIOqXFpm6XuBlaokNdpAA", "review_id": "aIAC-OEnh-i6fIr6NPIgJw", "text": "I was really craving chinese food today... too bad this place was NOT what I had hoped for. I ordered the orange chicken, fried rice, soup, and crab puffs. The chicken is dry and tasteless (on the menu it said SPICY however it is not spicy or flavorful at all). The rice has no vegetables or anything - it is just flavorless, oil soaked grains. The soup container was LESS THAN HALF FULL and smelled so wretched I couldn't bring myself to taste it. The crab puffs were decent, but not enough to make up for the 15 dollars worth of wasted food. I won't be coming back.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "re0DJDticmhO6240NfuwEA", "review_id": "0OpZ71ktE7CTSi7wgEXbNg", "text": "Best Chinese food in Phoenix.  I've been going to China Chili since it's original location on Central and Osborn and followed it like many of its fans to its much larger location which accommodates all of its patrons.\n\nI don't usually bother writing reviews for places that have over 50 reviews but after reading some of the reviews, I want to set things straight.\n\nFirst of all, I've been to the Chinese Cultural Center and am not a fan whatsoever.  China Chili blows the Cultural Center out of the water.\n\nThe beauty of China Chili (and only you regulars know this), they will make everything made-to-order.  In other words, if you want white meat only, with just light sauce and medium spice, they will do it just like that and deliver it steaming hot to your table within 5 minutes.  \n\nThe wait staff, if you get to know them, are extremely nice, kind and so sweet.  They may not be too chatty but don't take it personal. \n\nSo next time, if you want your Chinese food in a certain way, just ask.  They will give you exactly what you want.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vhxFLqRok6r-D_aQz0s-JQ", "review_id": "PzXj-mytbfFJdrI8vrTGQw", "text": "Can't say this is the most authentic Chinese fare around.  It is however, dependable and tasty.  The lunch menu comes out in a flash, (parking is horrible) but you can actually get in and out within 40 minutes if you have to.  Dinner again is good, nothing mind blowing but worth a try.  Get a mix of the regular dishes and then try out the less ordered stuff  (i.e. they actually do have a secret menu in Chinese, just point and order if you have to)", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WWY3f7eGD13YdakT0jtcdQ", "review_id": "hQ70fDqMbf2ka767E2mxDA", "text": "Great Food very tasty and some unique dishes I'd never seen before like Pillow Chicken!  Large portions and nice presentation on plate.  Open cafeteria style dining room.  Prompt waitresses and waiters...", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gcyEUr4DXcbjnGRAWFtfAQ", "review_id": "w1-hRLJ0nvoHG8lXHaU0UA", "text": "so we wanted Chinese, and decided to eat at the restaurant. What awesome service. We started with the potstickers ($4.95). They were lightly pan fried. Perfectly chewy with a nice crisp on them. Wifey went with her go to dish, the amaaaaazing Singapore rice noodles with BBQ pork and Shrimp (8.95)  This dish is EASILY enough to feed three people. (yes, she brought most of it home) I went with the salt and pepper pork chops. If I could marry chinese food, this would be my bitch. Holy cow. Awesome thin cut pork chops breaded, salted and served with jalapenos and chives. I don't ever ever ever eat fried foods, but these were seriously one of the best chinese pork dishes ever. Overall, great great great. Super stoked that this place is right around the corner.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M6oU3OBf_E6gqlfkLGlStQ", "review_id": "TIa0lTDESjheX1ZurJDo_A", "text": "Downtown, want a fast sit down Chinese lunch with a large portion this is an option.\n\nThe menu is pretty standard item wise. Lunch includes soup a spring roll and white rice. lunches range from 6.95-8.95 plus drink. $1 more for fried rice or brown which seems a bit steep to me.\n\nI had the ma po to fu. To fu in a \"spicy\" sauce with a few veggies. They oped to use a soft tofu making this into almost a soup like dish, firmer is almost allays better with tofu. I asked for mine very spicy and I still had to add allot of chili paste.\n\nWhat I don't get is the interior decorations. It seems to be a mix of pseudo 80's night club meets china. \n\nIt is nice that you can get your own bill making paying or a large work lunch a breeze\n\nIf only the food were better.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "43vVsMbxAgfhzNte1FzEEA", "review_id": "N3_7Jw8av3sPZ1LaniyfIg", "text": "awesome!!!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DghMl81bONCh5ELnrgn4Fw", "review_id": "fxD1rzFDLfuJZJZ810XwNQ", "text": "Best shrimp fried rice I have eaten in a while!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "kqR_Hs9iay1RuV8RULNn-w", "text": "I showed up here to meet a couple of coworkers for lunch.  We work in different buildings so we decided to get lunch outside for a Friday treat.  I got there and thought that the only parking they have is the 6 spaces out front.  I learned later you can park all along the side and back of the building.  HA!  \n\nWe walked in and was quickly greeted and seated.  3 seconds go by and a serve shows up ready to take our drink order.  She came back in like 30 seconds with the drinks.  And asked for our food order.  We were not ready and asked for a few mins.  She looked away from us and walked away.  She did not seem happy we were not ready.  =(  We quickly scanned the lunch menu and made our choices.  She was back in 3 mins. We ordered and she was happily on her way.  =)  \n\nI got the house special chicken, I asked for not spicy (SORRY, I am a whimp).  It was tender white meat lightly battered & fried then covered in special garlic sauce and served with a egg roll.  It was a nice garlic sauce (not too garlicy to kill all your coworkers but just a good amount).  The chicken was completed cooked, tender, and juicy.  But before all that we got chicken corn soup, not bad at all.  Food was not too shabby!\n\nOverall it was a quick lunch and taste good.  I am a full and happy camper.  Now back to work!!!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7_ZhEUnA-ymFeBObvs40Fw", "review_id": "G7KiaHDUWuKOr-KTu7R60Q", "text": "I ate in and had wonderfully prepared scallops with spicy garlic sauce and the Hong Kong style crispy noodles.  Very authentic and delicious.  Close to getting a five star rating from me except for the limited beer selection.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "8_qqJkYoi-y23z072xsV4g", "text": "I went here with my dad today for lunch at his suggestion. We got here around 11:45 and this place was hopping! We were sat right away and the very efficient servers came and gave us soup straight away. It was egg drop with chicken, which isn't my favorite, but it was ok. We decided to order some potstickers and an order of Hong Kong style noodles with chicken. It took five minutes for them to bring out the food... wow. The potstickers were really good, and the potsticker sauce was a nice balance of savory and sweet. The noodles were also very good. They were crispy, just like I like them. All of the veggies tasted really good, I could taste each veggies' individual flavor. It had snow peas, broccoli, carrots, and celery. It was all really great. So why four stars? I didn't really like the soup so much, I think it is so lame that restaurants give egg drop soup (In my opinion, it is the worst, and what about people with egg allergies?), and also the sauce on the noodles could have been more flavorful. Overall though, this place was really good, and I wouldn't mind going back here again.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "THYIqfnLV54VZ_v2hCfq2Q", "review_id": "MVZxxWrk4QGRNjG3s9CaRg", "text": "My friend and I ended up here by accident but I'm glad we stopped by!  Service is very attentive here, and we were quickly seated.  We ordered the cheese crab puffs and the potstickers.  I'd pass on the cheese puffs, they had a bizarre flavor, that I still can't put my finger on.  The pot stickers were perfect.  I ordered the pepper beef and it was very good.  The red and green peppers were cooked just perfectly so they were not too soft or crisp and the beef was also done just right with the perfect amount of pepper sauce.  It came with white rice, which I'm not use to, since I usually have brown, but that was fine also.  Decor is fine, a little 60's china-ish but it seems to suit the place.  From the diverse crowd that was there last night enjoying themselves, it seems they agree with me.  This place is a hit.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d1o01mHoY7Yv5hzDZE9VBg", "review_id": "QGk1Nbb0Yvbggi8DKUDd3w", "text": "This place was delicious. It's what I think of when I remember the chinese food places my mom and dad used to talk us to growing up in the phoenix area. Recently it seems like most of the places are super run down, the service is mediocre, and the products used in the food are down right embarrassing, well China Chilli DELIVERS! Their food was great (Veggie Lo-Main, Spicy Garlic Prawns *i dont know if this is exact name*, and the Fried Tofu special with jalapenos which wasn't bad for somebody who doesnt like Tofu) and the service was above average. The tell tale sign of this place was two things before I ate the food, how clean it was inside (and kinda chinese cheesy) and the parking lot was full when I drove by and when I came back to eat in addition to that there was a constant flow of people ordering take out. If you are in the mood for chinese take-out or to pop in for a quick bite, I would definitely recommend this over any other place around Cen-Pho that I've come across.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 8, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "S8V7nCFKk1ygk9DMX0_APQ", "text": "Thank you David and Lisa S for introducing us to China Chli this past Friday night!\n\nWe're always on the lookout for good Chinese in the Valley, and now we have another option (not too far from home) with China Chili.  I didn't expect CC to be such a large restaurant, and they were hopping to boot!  The atmosphere was welcoming - casual and old school; I especially love the disco ball in the main dining room.  The servers are serious and efficient, perhaps because they don't speak much English, but with so many customers, it works out fine... I imagine most people are there for the food anyways.\n\nSo without further adieu, here's what we ordered for our family-style dinner:\n\n-Pot Stickers (I didn't have these but everyone else did and enjoyed them!)\n-Sizzling Rice Soup\n-Honey Walnut Prawns\n-Sichuan Style String Beans (we ordered with no pork and extra spicy thanks to a tip I found in Julie P's yelp review)\n-House Chow Fun Noodles\n-One of their house special steak dishes (I think it was Sizzling Black Pepper Beef in a dark sauce).\n\nYes, I know, that's a lot of food for four people but we did have plenty of leftovers and I liked everything that I ate!\n\nThank you -  (Xi\u00e8xi\u00e8) - China Chili, David and Lisa, for a memorable meal!  I look forward to returning soon to try some of my other Chinese favorites!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "100Df1wcVrl9rJgB7EG6xw", "review_id": "iV0NcDBltgDaSaKO9Oq8Ww", "text": "If you live in central Phoenix and need chinese food, this is a good place to go.  It is a huge restaurant that serves all the normal chinese dishes.  I had the mogolian chicken and added broccoli.  I could have done without all the scallions and onions and would have liked more chicken.  The dish was good and I will probably go back again.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s91Q3p51RqxoAjPF_7OugA", "review_id": "vckAzXM9-36lWb8VXvDoLw", "text": "I love China Chili. The food is definitely Americanized Chinese, but it's also delicious!\n\nAround lunchtime, the frenetic staff buzz about delivering drinks and soups and entrees and checks. You don't really have a waiter as much as you have a zone defense! The lunch menu is consistently good. The service is very, very fast. Considering the large portions, the price is very good.\n\nFor dinner, the place is calm and quiet and very pleasant. And the dinner menu is enormous. You could probably eat dinner at China Chili every night for 100 days and not have the same dish twice.\n\nGreat for takeout, too!\n\nSome tips:\n-If you like Orange Chicken, you will absolutely love the way they prepare it at China Chili. Instead of small, battered chunks of mediocre chicken, they batter a whole juicy chicken breast and then serve that sliced and drowning in the orange sauce. I order this dish about 2/3s of the time.\n-The Salt and Pepper Beef is very good.\n-Chicken Corn Soup might be my favorite soup ever.\n\nAnyway, now I'm hungry for Chinese food. Time to make a China Chili run!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_p9EnnLQg6KDlIRU2fYEJA", "review_id": "QrnscrdxRmOTqHCGOVXgzA", "text": "Always good! ...Portions are big! ...Great spacious place, lots of tables. ...Always a reliable place for some good Chinese Food!  ;P", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "X_kPh3nt0AJPNPHye2rTlA", "review_id": "O9r5weKCUFDQtnlh0pSMNw", "text": "I have been here a couple of times but I never reviewd it...it is good Chinese!  It is located on 3rd st just south of indian school rd.  It is a huge restaurant...in fact I do not think I have ever been in an authentic Chinese restaurant that is that large in my life...lol...there is plenty of parking on the side and back of the property.  You walk  in you are greeted by the hostess and they will take you to one of the many many tables...this place is always busy because it is very popular.  The servers are on it...they are used to getting people in and out fast because as soon as you sit down they are asking what you would like...didnt bother me because I like to get my food!  hahaha...they have great lunch specials for no more then seven to ten dollars...i like the kung pao shrimp...lots of veggies and the spice is pretty good...the house chicken is good and I enjoyed the mongolian beef when I had it too!  Once you order your food you will get it in like 5 minutes.  It is good food!  I enjoy it and I will be back!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wk3JwAEeMuipzJBDTBivGg", "review_id": "lx6Z4qMt5vmSNjRqr_Um5A", "text": "I have been here a few times now and the food is pretty good. There are a million options for dishes and what I have had was pretty good. Its not the best Chinese I have ever had but definitely worth a visit.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FdxUhQ2orufg_eMgWAoH6Q", "review_id": "QS-KRhK-LamvSZeOBaYrMw", "text": "Excellent and fast service during lunch hours. Over priced Mediocre food.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l2wXNANMmbq8RW7TE9hkog", "review_id": "i5qfJR4_hljj4HIYfIlIFA", "text": "Big portions low prices", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f_tFI4AKhNUyxSAZe7YKgA", "review_id": "avWXM9gARVixESUVf2aRPg", "text": "i wasgoing to give this place a much higher rating until i read the latest county health score in the arizona republic on august  26, 2011. the restaurant was tagged with four critical violations, an unacceptable mark. just the week before, i was with a foodie group that immensely enjoyed the aromas and tastes of the various soups, appetizers and entrees we shared. and a large glass rotating plate in the middle of the large round table made it easy for us to try all the dishes we ordered. i enjoyed the sizzling rice soup. thought the corn chowder a bit bland. portions were enourmous, as were the shrimp in the dishes we ordered which included  fried rice, and a spicy sauce. two of the group ordered orange chicken. not a favorite of mine. but they liked it quite a bit. so, if this place can take care of keeping in clean, and maintain the high standards and ingredients they use to cook their dishes, it will be a top neighborhood hangout. but health comes first, and i will not be going back until i see the next score and hope there is improvement.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EaPbAu2q7Om6cXF9bqUG5Q", "review_id": "xnF5IfjwAx8RB3-wYzqljw", "text": "I love this place! I've been here a few times now with co-workers, and everytime I come, I leave with leftovers and content with my experience.\n\nThe service is great and fast (important for those on a time budget), the food is really good, I enjoy the Mongolian Beef and Kung Pao Chicken, and the prices are very affordable - $6 to $8 for the lunch special. \n\nIt's definitely worth a try!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "noRMeuimpy3dCCTsyFUsNg", "review_id": "E0uo3KFPciIp6ZITmYdmJA", "text": "I love this restaurant. It's a favorite locale for my husband's family and I love going to dinner with them here. It's always a very positive experience. My favorite part is the lazy susan centerpiece. We all order our own plate and have it placed in the center. Everyone shares and we all get a bit of everything. It makes for a very diverse meal. \n\nI love their boiled wanton soup here. It has just the right bit of kick. I crave this like crazy and can't get enough. I love any of their shrimp dishes and often order shrimp chow-mein. I also highly recommend their orange chicken. It's among the best that I've ever tasted. It definitely beats Panda Express.\n\nThe environment is casual and friendly. There's always a buzz of conversation, but its never overly loud. The staff are really great and will have a drink refill on the table for you before you're even halfway done with the first one. It's very clean and well decorated. This place certainly attracts a crowd, but you wouldn't know it from the great service. It's definitely a perfect place for large families. You get incredible food for a very affordable price and the somewhat calm environment allows a great opportunity to socialize.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lT5B7K8p57jQ9KlkwMkPmw", "review_id": "q4-V3_h1UxdH01CaUBWBMw", "text": "So I heard this was the best Chinese place in Phoenix. I hope not. \n\nPROS: The staff is efficient. They are on point from entry to exit.\n\nThe place is very large and can accommodate tons of guests. I went after the lunch rush and there were just a handful of people in there.\n\nThe tallest soda cups. \n\nQuick Service. My food is was out in less than 5  minutes after ordering. \n\nI ordered the Orange Chicken. It's always good to try the popular dish at the new place to see how they prepare it.\n\nCons: It did not look very appeasing to the eye. It sorta looked just slopped together. Presentation is key with me.\n\nWAAAAAYYYY too saucey! The chicken and rice were drowned in the sauce. I could not even finish it.\n\nMaybe I need to try another dish or maybe just order the sauce on the side next time, but I'm still looking for the best Chinese food in Phoenix.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_GVAV2LjUWEs9fGjslex_A", "review_id": "qM8brlOvNlc3cLs5yLM4Rg", "text": "Wow, that was good Chinese food.  I went at lunch and the place was packed and took about ten minutes to get a table.  The prices were a bit high but you get a ton of food.  Service was good... the staff are all Asian, they want to get you in and out fast which is great...  I'll be back", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6e7pZofhDuIlD_rX2oYirQ", "review_id": "59Ptiyg5uppDz57VB3Vdpg", "text": "I would say this is the best Chinese food I've had so far in Phoenix area. Have eaten twice, though both times take out, when having dinner with friends who live close to the restaurant. \n\nThe honey walnut prawns are really tasty, and my other favorite was their eggplant. So delicious!  I wish they were not so far from where we live or I'd go back more often.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0qIsBt4EzBDCKrIviV55Ew", "review_id": "5lEg65nU1tfJdbZGsltQ7w", "text": "Yeah not so bad Chinese food, big portions, family style.  The service, does not go out of their way but does their job very well.  \nThis would be a classic 3 and a half stars.  \nI like plates that come out sizzling from the heat.  This is a nice place to have a larger group sit down and eat family style.\n\nLook for their sign off 3rd st.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z02XdD0muEz2FFQKPERMYQ", "review_id": "ZYNr3XW-5T2EzUSnLCu2Yw", "text": "Woohoo Chinese food!  Found out about this place from neighbors.  It's close enough to walk from my new condo.  Great service.  Once you step inside you get the feeling that you are in San Francisco for Chinese dining.  We loved the walnut fried prawns and the chicken curry!  This will be my new go-to place for Chinese food (dine in and take out).  China Chili, I'm glad you're nearby.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cC4HKrz_U13FqzkhvPlFNg", "review_id": "6qCPEG_8k0pl7TI1ClNKvw", "text": "This is one of the best places to get Chinese food. I have lived in San Francisco and have had some of the best Chinese food there. You must try the szechuan prawns. They are one of the best dishes like no other and so very delicious, and my favorite when I eat here. I cannot say I am very fond of the service. They tend to move like stealth waiters, all of a sudden out of nowhere they are right at your side taking something off your table. It may seem like the are trying to hurry you out but I do not believe that is their intention. I just ignore them until I am full and ready to leave. One other favorite is the orange chicken\n I highly recomend them for their food.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "umn7lF1vDsNEEkFE7ipvFA", "review_id": "XBRjTSAxAHz-oo_OwcdAcQ", "text": "I wish there were half stars with yelp because I would give this one a 3.5.  While the food was pretty good, and the service was fast.  It seemed very frantic and pushy.  Good food just not the place you want to go unless you are in a hurry.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "htQ5cdzlNVXB04zfdyvowQ", "review_id": "OFp_zaEJAE8DJsKvvrd5Nw", "text": "The food here is really good. They somehow make green beans and tofu delicious. Miracles never ends.  \nTheir orange chicken is the best I've ever had (no hint of that nasty ketchup flavor you get a some places) and the sizzling rice soup...there are no words.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 67, "cool": 65}, "user_id": "Xe3roFVZWGe1ABkuhN9UCg", "review_id": "Tm3gB1n2u1GTkBaobcsQXQ", "text": "The orange chicken is great. This place is always packed.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xB9Yze6uC1mJXEzA8wpWSw", "review_id": "5Vh8EtCE2RFBP9v8q4tprw", "text": "Great service and food was amazing. I got the Mongolian beef lunch special. The portion was enormous and I took half of it with me (cold Chinese food makes a great snack.) The Mongolian beef was perfectly spicy. The hot and sour soup was delicious as well... And they gave me a free refill on it too. My drink was never more than halfway empty and I felt like I was being treated like a king. I will definitely be going back.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ESrdXpT1yF7KZX52bPpnJg", "review_id": "jHlGDPeuDLzctVgE7rVLMQ", "text": "They have good lunch specials, but your options are more limited than at dinner time.\n\nI have had the pleasure of trying almost everything on their menu, as I have been going here for years. Good quality, HUGE portions, but the servers can make you feel rushed to order and pay sometimes. They're open pretty late on Friday and Saturday, 10pm, so that's nice if you live downtown since most places close when the sun goes down. \n\nMy favorite items- The house chicken, chicken corn chowder soup, pillow chicken,  ma po tofu, sizzling rice soup, black pepper beef, and the sichuan prawns. \n\nI'm sure you could find chinese food of this quality in almost every city, so I don't know if I would make a special trip to eat here. But if you're in the area, I highly recommend stopping in for a bite.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z9ElwRAnNDZ0uDq36wjocw", "review_id": "o7IEQF3Y9_tJqvUlyQEB_g", "text": "Great restaurant for kids and adults--a very extensive menu.  My biggest gripe is that like most Chinese restaurants, there seems to be a lot of variety on the menu but it comes down to about 4-5 different sauces with various combinations of fish/chicken/tofu/beef.  But the sauces are good, and the service is quick and efficient.  I would recommend the soups, Hong Kong noodles, and Peking duck.  All were really delicious.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_LsbT_uW0UE6rhsWiAIrsg", "review_id": "w1UxuOtjiGDa3MyqWEkwTw", "text": "awful, food was not good, people with me got sick and will not go there again.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9ebaAGLVIgGKpDLFwmvaiQ", "review_id": "60idNT8l0RwAFTPHhnMq2w", "text": "Wow! what a great meal last night. Kinda nervous to go back after being there a cpl of years ago for lunch and not loving it. BUTTTTT 2 words: Boiled Wontons. Order these and u will prob crave them for days. Spicy broth with boiled wontons in a light peanut sauce. I also ordered my fave, Peking duck. Very impressed with the quality and will be going back more. They do bring the food out superman fast so you kinda feel rushed but other than that, i see why they are sooo packed.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZU61YEOmTRrZHboyuS2IxQ", "review_id": "yhhLGb9A08j4Cn9_1dU5LA", "text": "Great service, delicous food, wish I had found it sooner :)", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JWEVvmf4DMaZbLZNk_1dMA", "review_id": "oeizZSEa9AOb9Cl9O9ficg", "text": "The food here is better than run-of-the-mill Chinese/Asian, but what really sets it apart is the speed of service.  My friends and I laugh that the staff is almost clairvoyant, because your food will arrive just about the second you finish ordering it.  I particularly like the Orange Chicken, because the sauce and the breading seem very home-made, not processed.   The only downside to its popularity and speed of service is there can be a wait for seating during the lunch hour.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2LCrT_BOJvGV4xi_lmoRcA", "review_id": "Kx8nT4sjM-KBRvfaRyaOWQ", "text": "My friend called and wanted to meet for lunch.  I was at Salon Embellish, getting a cut from the awesome Dionne.  I was also on my bike, as per usual!  I did a quick Yelp search to scope out prospects in the immediate area that would be bike-able.  My friend agreed that we'd often talked about China Chili, so we agreed to meet there.  It took me 5 minutes to bike there; I beat my friend by 15-20 minutes.  There is a sad lack of bicycle parking; I ended up locking up to the fence in a designated fire lane.  Businesses with a bike rack automatically earn an extra star from me!\n\nThe restaurant is old-school Chinese restaurant.  It's very clean and comfortable.  There are parking and entrances in the front and the back, which is a big plus for a central city business.\n\nWe ordered the crab puffs, sweet & sour prawns, and pork mu shu.  We were satisfied with each of these items.  The menu is large and varied; I will most likely return again to try other items.  Located on 3rd St. in central Phoenix, this place is easy for me to access on my bicycle.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4GgRyG2HZCyNLZV--x0D6Q", "review_id": "K7XEWzBNZ4uy6jvCQADh0g", "text": "After failing miserably in Scottsdale trying to get decent Chinese food two days ago, I drove 30 minutes to China Chili last night.  I ordered the same dishes that I had two days ago (stir-fried noodles and dumplings) because I seriously wanted to compare the food.  \n\nMy reaction: It was pretty good.  \n\nIn comparison to the food from couple of days ago, this could have been labelled as being great.  \n\nHowever, considering that I spent my teenage years working at an awesome Chinese restaurant to pay for my SUV that I rolled off the interstate, I cannot say that this was the best Chinese food that I have ever had.   I'm also a bit of a snob when the dish contains any type of noodles. The noodles I got yesterday were too overcooked and drowned in oil.  It had a good balance of flavor, but again, I don't want to be drinking vegetable oil by spoonfuls either, you know?  The meat and the seafood were in good size and cooked well, so kudos for that.  \n\nI would go back to try some different dishes, but the overall content of the menu seemed quite general to me.   I'm still on the hunt for the best semi-Americanized-Chinese restaurant in the valley yet again this week.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aLTl_OkLo0BFRxdz1n6sYA", "review_id": "S6NtxXeNSEgxxrywQx9vYQ", "text": "Temporal cooking at its best! I can't remember how many times I've ordered and the food was out before the water was... you definitely get a LOT of food for the price, and everything I have tried has been awesome.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HcVtLpkjn9h_m50xtmfwYQ", "review_id": "Fjfl4x3aKCk2aIZuT_8FHg", "text": "My husband and another friend went for an early dinner on a Sunday. We were there by 5pm and the place was already hopping! When you order the dinner for 2+, you get a delicious chilled chicken salad, a choice of soup & some of the best crab puffs in town. My friend and I enjoyed the Chicken w/ Snow Peas & Walnut Shrimp. No complaints! Hot, fresh and plenty to take home for lunch at work the next day. My husband enjoyed the Sweet & Sour Chicken. Big pieces of moist, white chicken. We drove from 1-17 and the Carefree Hwy to check this place out. Well worth the trip!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dATEOB26cw9XzreYkf7I1g", "review_id": "nqSCproytOxQXOiGBH-wiw", "text": "I was dissatisfied with this place after reading all the rave reviews. We ordered for 3. Pork fried rice, lemon chicken, and sweet and sour chicken.\n\nPork fried rice was way over-cooked. Chewy flavorless pork and little rice rocks were in abundance. It really had no flavor at all. It is hard to mess up this dish, but somehow, they did. \n\nSweet and sour chicken. When you open the container and the veg is burnt, we have a problem. Hard over battered and over fried pieces of dry chicken were placed strategicly throughout the box. The sauce... well its sauce alright. Ketchup based. Thick. Gooey. Snot like sauce.\n\nLemon chicken was ok. Not great, but not bad either. Good bits of chicken. Ok flavor. Sauce was so so. Overall the best of the 3.\n\nRecommendations... go to Mu Shu instead. See the owner there. His name is Gary, he will give you real food. Eat it and be happy. Without the (insert pun here) afterwards.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f5nCzPxSauEc811_Zt5k4A", "review_id": "oMsg9yGKNqLpxA_IoZH8OQ", "text": "I've driven by this restaurant for decades and always wanted to check it out..So took 2 of my friends there last Friday night and was not disappointed by my meal. The decor is very dated and it looks like any generic family run Chinese/Asian restaurant. The staff was attentive and friendly. Usually I don't order appetizers or soup before my meal but we ordered a large bowl of the egg drop soup which was very good. I ordered Singapore Rice Noodles and was very happy with the entree. All in all it was a good experience, my friends who went with me eat there at least once a week.  The best part is the food is relatively inexpensive, our meal was $32 for the 3 of us, you can't go wrong with that.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jWvzAN1czxypi-GM1KY62g", "review_id": "dhswPtqUr_rSliDQXVLofA", "text": "China Chili, is quite possibly, one of the best Chinese food resteraunts you'll find in Phoenix.  I've been to a couple of places in the Chinese Cultural Center Plaza (the closest thing to a \"China-town\" you'll find in Phoenix),  but I still am drawn to China Chili.  \n\nThere service is fabulous and the food consistent.   We started our meal with a Chinese beer and appetizers (potstickers, and Veggie-rolls).   The orange-chicken meal was fabulous and all the servings are for two, possibly three people (i.e. easily shared).  I also tried the Sweet and Sour Chicken....so tender and yummy.\n\nWe never feel rushed or packed in.  We were there on a Friday night and there was a steady stream of customers, but the service or experience did not suffer.  \n\nHighly recommend.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GeGDZ02UfARKBRl7LqKZuA", "review_id": "LKS2IpQDiJ48tXCCIBFEVQ", "text": "Pretty good food. Shows up hot & fast and the service was some of the best I've had. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rd3eacwmukL0qtIlakomKA", "review_id": "SoUiSFWXO71Zzzq4Z5eb3A", "text": "My husband grew up eating at this restaurant since he was young. From the staff to the food, there is nothing to complain about. We love so many different dishes here, but if we have to narrow it down to 3 it is... extra spicy orange chicken, salt and pepper calamari, and the Szechwan shrimp.\n\nThe orange chicken is whole chicken breast that is breaded instead of little nuggets. You get more chicken than a ton of breading. The orange sauce is amazing, especially with some spice.\n\nThe salt and pepper calamari.. may not seem all that exciting or exotic, but it is delicious! I love the favors the green onions and jalape\u00f1o with the salt and pepper. \n\nOur newest favorite dish is the Szechwan shrimp. It is different from what I had growing up. I don't like szechwan anything, so I would have never given this dish a second glance. Of course one day, my friend ordered it and I just about died! I know I am pretty optimistic with my reviews, but I mean it, this dish is delicious and weirdly refreshing. It has undertones of cilantro and it comes with cucumbers!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wSiZa_6c4VX_WMjmRLzblg", "review_id": "bAdGBghkVTmcFSBj0tFLbQ", "text": "Went here for a lunch date....both impressed. I had the orange chicken, J-Luv had the lemon chicken. I liked his better though....and luckily he learned well in kinder that sharing is caring! Keeper, right? Loved it! Big lunch sizes, and they come with egg rolls and soup. Going back and it is in my neighborhood! :)", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZD-EVptauNE0vaszVPIOgA", "review_id": "0hqPmauxPsdR_A3hCDI0mw", "text": "I was told this is some of the best Chinese food in Phoenix. It doesn't really compare to what you can find in LA, but for Phoenix, it's a definitely thumbs up. My favorite dish here was probably the least Chinese dish of all - chicken salad. I'd get that again for sure - in Phoenix or LA!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Zkt6W0mdj6xfPrE64cx4rw", "review_id": "-QiqT0TrOnrzOZIZ7cWepA", "text": "Excellent service, you are always greeted at the door and never have to ask to a refill. Great Chinese food in general, comes out quick for those in a hurry. Also, I am more willing to drive across town just for their boiled wonton spicy peanut soup - phenomenal", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x8y1nxyvDJ7fOySblW8mww", "review_id": "B475t5ZhtmH0puFLdowrRA", "text": "Came in with my co-workers a few times and had to write a review.  This place just blew me away.  The amount of good food you get for such a small price was shocking.  My order of Mongolian Beef was practically falling off the plate and after everything including tip I only forked up $10.  Place is quick as well which is a big plus for lunch hour plans.\n\nHighly recommend this place for anyone working near the Capitol.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Qst5Iw3jsrKVdrzIZH9xkw", "review_id": "ABPp9kvvvJd2QNUv3lN6HQ", "text": "He a group of six, all we very happy. We all ordered different items and appetizers and had to bring home food. Portions are large and service was great.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yC9ildiuGXTRRU1AQKpjmQ", "review_id": "kPRQpTHSdwzrkAm8td538g", "text": "The Salt and Pepper flounder is amazing.  The egg drop soup is amazing as well.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x_XnF95v-Bwl3_n11FALoA", "review_id": "huPT-KNdfDmrSFNW1yYQhA", "text": "On a Friday night restaurant was busy, but the service was top drawer. Food was very good and we will be back. Prices reasonable.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wcOqMTV92kxOornA42KyoA", "review_id": "blj4DBaY9IITax74mElEzA", "text": "Had the hot & spicy Sichuan Prawns, expecting too hot, but had the right kind of spice! Yum, yum, yummy. Wish the would Chinese Fried Chicken more often, last time I tried to order, they had run out, so had crispy duck. It was good, but still wish it was crispy chicken...LOL", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XyFgRUJYpGvJLZtnsslAuQ", "review_id": "shXJXTwor0wj0kpJexcgEw", "text": "Food is typical of Phoenix Chinese food, very boring. After everything I'd heard of the place, I was expecting alot more.  Was hoping for  along the lines of San Fran, or NYC, , but no such luck. Will not be back. I agree that portions were big and food was delivered fast, but doesn't make a difference if the food isn't good.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "adbGzWWooOw2C0mqUic10A", "review_id": "7f63dUp0HQIhNSuCKkLKCw", "text": "Some friends of ours brought us to this place a few days ago.  The food was amazing.  We ordered the Phoenix platter for four people, which gave a salad, appetizer, soup, and about four or five different meals....all of which, awesome.  The food was delicious and fast.  The prawn rolls were my favorite.  Looking forward to going back and trying other things.  My friends who brought us here told us that they have tried nearly everything on the menu and haven't had anything bad there....it's all been great.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8unVTD-_xDC52YsZzUJ3mA", "review_id": "ZhklbSsqwEtgIMp_x34mKQ", "text": "Wanting to go to a Chinese restaurant that wasn't a buffet, I stopped by China Chili in Central Phoenix. The inside is a vast room filled with beautiful chandelier lighting and stunning Chinese artwork. Looked pretty fancy for the price, so it's a good choice to take someone special with the apperance you have money. I asked for a small table in the back corner to eat in peace among the sparse group of younger and older people present. \n\nMenu was quite large, with a deep selection of various choices. I was feeling seafood tonight, so I went with the Kung Pao Calamari which according to the menu is spicy and hot. Faster than I could say Toa chie, the dish arrived. No joke, the server walked into the kitchen and the food came out in about 2 minutes. That's insane and impressive. \n\nThe Kung Pao Calamari in presentation was great and looked delicious on the oval plate. Red, green bell peppers, cucumbers, peanuts and of course the calamari. Scooped up some calamari with various bits of vegetables and upon first impression it was quite good, although the calamari was fairly rubbery more than what I'm used to. The chewing went on longer than I was hoping. Good nonetheless and acceptable. Portion of food was more than adequate with a side of rice as is customary. I did not sense any spiciness to the food which I found disappointing as I do love a little kick in my seafood. I'd honestly like to try something else next time I come here. I sense the potential here.\n\nOverall, China Chili for the price and the atmosphere it's worth it. I would actually rate this place if I was able, close to 3 and half stars as the food wasn't as dynamic as the more upscale authentic places I've been to but then again I didn't expect that either. If you want Chinese food that has a little more class that doesn't kill your paycheck check out China Chili.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hJCLSp8OrAO-_Gvv_Mj_Yw", "review_id": "34umM2UpKjnm-zrcp1BEoA", "text": "My cousin took me here...delicious! Get the dumplings- amazing!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IVv4rnmrMlBC6wSxM0nw8w", "review_id": "7t-BzkhZ10KfOWevMg9IMw", "text": "I've been hunting for a place like this since I moved to Phoenix in 98'.  My wife and I ate here for lunch a couple of weeks ago.  Nothing fancy on the inside or outside but the service and the food are great.  My wife and I shared a plate of the Orange Chicken and a plate of the Mongolian Beef.  They were both great!  Within a minute of ordering, we had the egg drop soup in front of us.  It wasn't the best I've ever had, but above average.  You can't get better service either.  Looking forward to going back!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MOiv9Q8h6xweqSACUXTI4A", "review_id": "T2jvhN6Aw60c8ntmHa0M3A", "text": "DECENT LUNCH MENU. The interior is festive and well decorated. Its legit chinese.\n\nMy husband and I went here for a lunch date. The thing that was MOST impressive to me was the lighting-fast service. We both ordered from the lunch specials menu (which included and entree, rice, eggroll and hot & sour soup for about $7.50). As soon as we placed our order, the soup was at our table. Our drinks never ran low. Our main meal was out in about 5 minutes. It was FAST! \n\nThe meal itself was good (not SUPERB, but good.). I LOVED the hot & sour soup. I tried the lemon chicken dish and my husband got the orange chicken lunch dish (both good. i liked his orange chicken better). I wish that on the lunch menu they offered some side dishes. -- i would have enjoyed some veggies or tofu options. None of that is listed on the lunch menu. It seems like the dinner menu is a LOT more comprehensive and offers more family style service, but i wasn't sure if they only offered that menu in the evenings, or if you could order from the dinner menu any time.\n\nGood for a relatively inexpensive lunch meal. \nI would love to go back some time in the evening to experience the dinner menu. It looked like there were a lot of tasty dishes worth trying.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "kffxYQVQsEpF1DVlQlcGCg", "review_id": "xcnoy5hsJfq63gektwAzsA", "text": "This place is OK. Nothing above the ordinary, but not below average either.\nThe food is good, the service so so . I have heard so many good things about this place that maybe I was dissapointed when I was not overly impressed with it.\n\nVery little parking, bathroom is clean.\nFood comes out nice and hot and the tea is decent. The place could use a bit of a shine up for sure. Prices are good though. I would go back for sure.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MLaaZKZiNkLqeBOH5y98GA", "review_id": "Jss3en25dKZ4THZ4lt4LaQ", "text": "I have gone there a few times now because friends have chosen it.  The food is ok.  It is very inconsistent on taste and the look of the meals.  Prices are reasonable for what you get.  Always seem to run into people I know there so others do seem to like it more than I do!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WRbxG3XIqzJWe4Tpdzgrlg", "review_id": "cPb0CdhH-pOvcSr9TwIyrw", "text": "Best orange chicken! They use strips of chicken breast with a thin batter. The orange sauce has a tang to it. All-time favorite! I get take-out so I really can't rate the service but they are fast.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LhUE4c6gfuImp5XZcF-_DQ", "review_id": "wk3v-EyEPx1j3TsNp1p7vg", "text": "Food exceeded expectations. Waitress was quietly attentive. We are discerning Chinese diners and will definitely come back.  Spicy Hunan Tofu very nice!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "0zcc8klD5N3kUvHnpA5ZlA", "review_id": "mRotyErpPcNCmnUEc8QpPQ", "text": "I went here after seeing all the good reviews. It lives up to expetations. Kung pao chicken and mongolian beef were delicious. The staff was out quick and served quick. I'll certainly be back.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W_R-gVF8OHNrIhtmyhDnyg", "review_id": "EyimZjdJU4ibFgNZXLaszw", "text": "Good authentic Chinese Food, just need to know what dishes to order and to ask for spicy or non spicy. Good Peking Duck, House Special Chow Mein and Tofu with Cha Sui. \nVery busy during lunch with downtown customers where they will seat you in a table to share with others.\nService is always good and prompt with good prices. \nPretty clean for a Chinese Restaurant, you will not be disappointed.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GHWkgV9PenneX0tI06o1eA", "review_id": "Q9BITQe_wkPKO67ZsVSB9A", "text": "I have eaten in restaurant only a handful of times.  The service is friendly but lacking.  Now, I only eat here if it is catered at work and even then if I haven't brought my lunch into the office.  The vegetables are always overcooked, mushy and taste oily.  The chicken is always over done.  The beef is gristly and flavorless.  The sauces on the food, and the ones on the side, are gloppy and thick, often oily and often flavorless.  The egg rolls are small and greasy, maybe they need to drain them more before serving?  \nThe good parts:  I don't pay for the lunch when it is catered at work, but like I said...I still only eat this if I didn't bring my own lunch for some reason and the fortune cookies!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UcOkM4Kb8QButR7FiVeaOQ", "review_id": "chQc-1eVt710ltXa8DrvCA", "text": "A truly authentic Chinese restaurant.The Boiled won tons are outstanding.We also ordered the Singapore noodles ,equally as good.The lettuce leaves are wonderful. In fact almost every dish is worthy of praise. \nService is good. The wine list is fairly priced . Also worth mentioning,  it is a kid friendly Restaurant.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "b0a6nLH0c8p5WJy1w7aO6Q", "review_id": "99bK_JJxlrRNJ90OrLADHg", "text": "China Chili is not only a 4, it is a very solid 4. I was on my way back to the West Valley, from the East Valley, and did a search on my beloved Yelp for a highly rated Chinese Food joint that was on the way. China Chili kept appearing. We called in the take out order, and it was finished before I arrived. \n\nWe ordered the House Chicken, Spicy Garlic Eggplant, Kung Pao Chicken, Mongolian Beef, and Fried Shrimp. And... BAM! It was bomb!\n\nThe House Chicken was delicious. Garlic-y, with little bit of spicyness to it, and a very subtle nuttyness to it from the oil in the wok. Great texture, great smell... It was fantastic.\n\nI'm not an Eggplant fan, but my gf is, and she ordered it. She said the Eggplant was a 3.5. Good, but not the best she'd ever had.   \n\nThe Kung Pao... Again, a very good dish. If there was a complaint, it was that it was a tad heavy on the zucchini in the dish, which was just a tad overcooked. It changed the texture in the dish in an obvious way.\n\nMongolian Beef. NOM NOM! Perfect. Great flavor, great texture. Very happy with the dish. \n\nThe Breaded Shrimp was perfect. I can only handle so much fried shrimp. Tried one, and it was spot on. \n\nThis was a perfect way to end a 15 hour day.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "rIkxXjBKAeKKSYfLMgocLA", "review_id": "oPgQHroQi3i-e3JTd5MoMA", "text": "We went this past Saturday with my sister-in-law and her husband.  She works in the area and suggested we go to dinner here. \n\nI was extremely pleased with our meal.  We started with Egg Rolls, Pot Stickers and Boiled Won Tons.  The egg rolls were crispy and flavorful, the pot stickers were plump and the filling was delish, but the star for me was the boiled won tons.  I have never had anything like them, They were packed full of meat and served in this savory peanut flavored broth. My sister-in-law was a little wary of trying one, but she did and concurred that they were quite good.  She is not the most adventurous eater so that is really saying something!\n\nFor our main courses we  shared Mongolian Beef, Peking Shrimp, Salt and Pepper Shrimp, and Sichuan Beef.  The Mongolian Beef was tender and seasoned perfectly, The Peking Shrimp had a spicy red sauce the had a little tang to is and was served with snow peas (nice and crunchy not over cooked) and onions.  The salt and pepper shrimp were fried with a nice light batter that was salty but not over done and the jalapeno peppers were just right.  The Sichuan  Beef was my least favorite, I thought the sauce made the batter a little soggy but I really liked that sauce so was still a good dish.\n\nThe portions are huge, I was full after the appetizers as were my dinner companions, so we took a lot of our dinner home, and it tasted great the next day.  Our waitress was very sweet and attentive.  I especially appreciated that she boxed up our leftovers instead of just dropping off some boxes at the table.\n\nFrom the outside the restaurant doesn't really look like much, a sand colored stucco building, but inside it is furnished and decorated nicely, the tables are spaced  so that you don't feel crowded and the lighting was bright but not overly so.\n\nMy only complaint would be that their tofu dishes had meat in them so there weren't as many vegetarian options as I would have like to have seen.  I didn't get a chance to ask if they can adjust them for vegetarians, but will the next time I go and before I take any of my veggie buddies there.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NrneH0KCCYaACfpre8o_kg", "review_id": "RDCDfNyg-rnP-Yjb_0-7FQ", "text": "Fair is fair, I wrote a terrible review for a Chinese restaurant last week, Now for something completely different...we were in Phoenix on a visit, and after last week's disaster at the Chinese buffet where the food was cold, tough, and tasteless, I figured we couldn't do worse...Yelp helped me find China Chili; with 154 reviews and almost all of them 4 or 5 stars, I figured it was our very best shot at a decent meal.\n\nMy standards for Chinese food are very high as I lived in San Francisco for 20 years and have been to China for the real thing; so don't take my 3 star rating as disrespect. It's really quite good, certainly the best Chinese I've had since I left San Francisco. \n\nD\u00e9cor usually isn't an important part of the experience for me but China Chili is quite attractive inside, it looks small from the outside but was quite spacious inside. Despite being one very large room it was possible to have a quiet conversation. The lighting is quite relaxing without being dim,  and the d\u00e9cor traditional Chinese.\n\nWe had Hot & Sour soup, and were asked if we wanted it spicy; we did; it was. Really quite excellent, among the best Hot & Sour I've had. Very rich and full, I was surprised at the shrimp and chicken, which were perfect in texture and taste; the veggies were just the right crispness, the broth was spicy but not too hot, and all in all I really recommend this soup; my companion said it was his favorite part of the meal. He's from rural North Carolina and had never had it before, nor much Chinese. As for me, I'd come back for more.\n\nNext up the Kung Pao Chicken was little disappointing, in that it had too little chicken, too much okra. But it's a minor point, the flavor was delicate and pleasant, the mix of other vegetables offset the okra and what chicken there was, was nice. Unfortunately it was not very spicy, especially after the soup, and so if you order it I suggest you ask for it to be extra spicy. But still a pretty decent dish.\n\nMy personal favorite of the meal was the Prawns in Lobster Sauce with black beans. Perhaps a little salty but the flavors overall were delicate, the prawns large, tender, and juicy and no hint of greasiness.\n\nLast we had house special fried rice which was excellent, very fluffy and well seasoned, with beef, chicken, scallops and shrimp. Quite gingery which I like. \n\nAll in all, while it's not up with the very best Chinese cuisine in San Francisco, the food and service were more than acceptable, prompt, unobtrusive, helpful and the price very reasonable, $40 for four dishes and sodas including tax; and the portions were more than generous, we took home more food than we ate (by intention). The Soup alone could have been half the meal...\n\nIf you're in Phoenix and you want Chinese, you couldn't go far wrong by choosing China Chile.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vuhfGYfkxQBueaCly6rn0Q", "review_id": "lIusIfYMNPN3nHdB-WiIew", "text": "The orange chicken is very popular with my coworkers. In fact, some would eat there everyday if they could. I think their food is mediocre at best although they give very large portions and their service is very, very fast.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lwWE8LdRvoQ8-EVpjpom3A", "review_id": "_bBI5ggJmbPBrnsWIzBbCg", "text": "I consider this place to be one of Phoenix's hidden gems! The service here is always great and fast! I am a creature of habit when it comes to this place. I always get the house chow fun and hot and sour soup, both are amazing!\n\nI have also been here a couple times for lunch. The dishes are great for lunch portions. Definitely check out this place if you haven't before!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D30Zx1lFfgOPsFJDA5WgTA", "review_id": "5iDVji_zjl8VYZfgb0N5-A", "text": "Seriously, people giving this place high reviews? When we went here last, the chicken was dry and had a burnt coating that slid right off. And it was somewhat temperate in the middle, confirming my suspicion that this was made earlier and then just re-fried, cut, and served. I don't think any restaurant should get any stars when they just open a can or packet (yes, I'm talking about the vegetables and sauces) and mix with pre-cooked meat. That IS NOT good Chinese food. As someone who has lived where there are actual Chinatowns (Boston and San Francisco), I know what very good Chinese food is, and this place certainly is not.\n\nOh, and the lighting. Who said that bright, overhead lighting creates a pleasant atmosphere for dining? \n\nI have yet to find a Chinese restaurant here in the Phoenix area that actually puts together fresh ingredients from scratch. If anyone knows of one, please let me know.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kSyETvyqGhEVwNWbCrIX7Q", "review_id": "pkgBSFhKpazRLbpkQg2FsQ", "text": "We love this place! When compared to the other places in Phoenix, China Chili is at the top.  My favorite is the Black Pepper Sizzling Beef. Pork Imperial Sauce is also a favorite. Service is good and friendly.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_R7t0Ettf1bIuN6tZDTjzg", "review_id": "HK1_ZYie5xaYZJcpPwGXlA", "text": "We always call in for take out and the order is always ready with in 10 minutes. Great, fresh and hot is the best way to describe this place. Over 4 years of coming here we have only been disappointed once. Not a bad record.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0rOIvxlURdppFMU9u5Ep5w", "review_id": "2GRiU35EYUysYl6Ipxi4-w", "text": "I'm not surprised to see the wide variance in the ratings for China Chili, to be fair they tend to be incomsistent. It has been a staple for us going back 15 years to their location on Central. We have visitors from SF, Vancouver, NY, LA who are consistently amazed to find Chinese food of this quality in Phoenix. Even if they are the best of Phoenix on a good day, they are not rivals for the 5 stars in those towns though. \nHere's a few tips for getting the most out of China Chile. Don't do take out. Always get a soup, hot n sour is our favorite. Chicken Salad is special. They never miss on spring rolls and pot stickers. Honey walnut prawns get my luv one Jonesing to go there. Orange chicken and orange beef have not disappointed. Noodles have. Chow fun or chow mein should be on your order. They do shell fish superbly, especially scallops. Whole fish is a mixed bag some great, some not so. The pork chops and chashu are a bit dry for my taste. Special menus on the whole have been disappointing. It's boom or bust, but if they offer seared beef tenderloin take the risk. One night I'm raving to fiends about how good it is, at the same time a guy at an adjacent table is complaining to the manager about the very same dish. That's China Chile.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XaVECAUDtdK2izAbLexqLA", "review_id": "fFgyDuMYyJFEXrhkGbtHIQ", "text": "This is one of my reviews that I struggled with writing, not because of the business...but because I didn't want anyone else to know.  I must have put off this review for weeks as I enjoyed dish after dish of their delicious beef fried rice and spicy eggplant.  The only thing that changed my mind and why I've decided to share this hidden gem is because they can handle the volume.  Even on a Friday night where they had over 100 people in their sitting area, I called for a take out order and they said 15 minutes!  Every other time I call it  is usually 10 minutes, but to be totally slammed and only have the wait go up 5 minutes is amazing. \n\nSo here are the dishes as I love em:\n- Beef fried rice, no peas, no carrots.  I swear I could eat a whole order by myself, but my thighs would hate me in the morning.  \n- Spicy eggplant...perfect mixture of tangy and spicy.  Fell in love the first time I got it.\n- Honey walnut shrimp.  Very good.\n\nI've tried various other dishes, had family over from Hong Kong and everyone can vouch for the authenticity of the taste.  Do not hesitate about this place.  The other reason I've decided to review this place is because I never want it to go out of business, I want to enjoy for years to come.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y0pEOcgBgB7QPYC3UC3Vww", "review_id": "eXOfI3HeIpDvpUoIBVOsxA", "text": "I have been a regular at China Chili for over 10 years. Sadly once they moved to the new location on 3rd Street and Flower their quality has been deteriorating.  \n\nWent recently for lunch and ordered the Mongolian Beef and Beef Foo Young and both were awful, no taste, no flavor and very sub standard.  The prices have gone up the quality is shameful.\n\nI think that the Orange Chicken is possibly their best item right now but sadly did not have it.  Thought I would explore to other dishes but never again.\n\nNot sure I will be back, possibly for lunch for the Orange Chicken. With so many other choices of Asian Food.. this local favorite has not kept up its quality.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZRVvj0gqW53X2ROsZlDGNg", "review_id": "a3Ll9YxApZZk42ur0e3Pdw", "text": "Went for my third time its good, but my food was not as hot and it had of a funny taste.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9Tzqb8D0u88dP-k3StDsvw", "review_id": "Nja6Rt47XH25IHskbzvZMQ", "text": "Love love love China Chili. We've been searching for a good Chinese food place for years ever since our old standby closed down and we've finally located a winner! My favorite is the Mongolian chicken, crab puffs, and fried rice. The service is prompt and the place is huge and comfortable. One of our new favorites!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Lr6hbHj23X3q6m35mjMWOQ", "review_id": "5PmojaMtaQpDK3QZvRF7dA", "text": "Maybe I'm jaded from all the places I've traveled to and lived in, but I honestly didn't see the big deal about this restaurant.  True, their appetizers are decent and the Hot and Sour soup tasty.  But the main dishes we had -- Garlic Eggplant and a half duck -- both very highly recommended by other reviewers, were mediocre at best.  I suspect most Americans wouldn't know \"real\" Chinese if they saw it  and this restaurant perpetuates the myth, that what they serve is actual Chinese food  (after bringing a friend to a Chinese restaurant off of Northern (Wahsun), which makes real Chinese food, he was shocked to taste what real Chinese food is).  Most of the dishes at China Chili are overly salty and/or sweet  (to be fair though, as a diabetic, I usually avoid both, so I might be overly sensitive on that point).  The service is indeed excellent and friendly.  My biggest complaint was the party of 15 Latinos sitting next to us celebrating a birthday, who apparently think it's okay to have screaming children ruin everyone else's night.  But that's not the restaurant's fault, since machine gunning guests is (still) illegal and there was nothing they could do about it.\n\nIn summary, the food here is okay, with the appetizers being their strong suit.  I've tasted much better in the Valley and don't really think this place deserves all the hype it gets.  Then again, there ARE a lot worse Chinese restaurants out here, so this may be your best bet.  It doesn't hurt either, that they're open till 10pm; a remarkable exception in a city, where the norm is to close at 8pm or 9, even on weekends and which, of course, is ridiculous for a \"major\" city.\n\nI truly recommend \"Wahsun\" in Phoenix, if you want to try real Chinese food.  I think most people would be surprised to discover how very different it is from what they're used to.  The food takes some getting used to, but once you get into it, you'll never go back to China Chili or their colleagues.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7cR92zkDv4W3kqzii6axvg", "review_id": "SvT1tB7ZPtv0AsrWaCfcNw", "text": "Took my daughters here, so the adventures were already going to be limited.\nOrdered the pot stickers, which were delicious.\n\nWe ordered beef, chicken, and pork chow mein, and shared it amongst us.\n\nThe dishes were large, and delicious.\n\nThe spicy relish they provide on the table is amazing.\n\nI have been wanting to go here, and I'm glad I did. I will probably be back.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sYFuZL35EYDU5IOfwrtwnQ", "review_id": "-PtGUGVLgn9C2i-0bML1UQ", "text": "China Chili is pretty decent on the side of american chinese food. Hubby and I went around 8:30p and ordered, good service, delicious food. If we happen to be in the area , will def go eat again!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KvWny9qUZJKrqo_LYesgSg", "review_id": "OD4xoE9dzbn2hROY8CP_MA", "text": "I love this place! Wish my work was still close to it because I'd eat there at least once a week for lunch.  Their lunch specials are so inexpensive!  We're talking $5-$6 a plate which includes the entree, rice and a cup of soup.  Can't get better than that.  Their service during lunch is amazingly fast.  That way if you only have an hour for lunch, you're in and out with time to spare. \n\nMy most recent review is when 14 of my friends and I went to China Chili for dinner.  We actually planned on going to Gallo Blanco but it was almost a 2 hour wait to accommodate our party.  So off to China Chili we went and there was no wait to boot!  We ordered the peking duck, mongolian beef, house chow mein, fried rice, walnut shrimp, peking pork chops, crispy noodles, ma po tofu...and really, that's all I can remember.  Some of the guys also had beers and sake.  I can't think of one dish that I did not like.  This place does NOT disappoint.  After stuffing our faces, we were delighted that our bill, plus tax and gratuity ended up being $10 a person.  What a deal!!!\n\nI am a huge fan of China Chili!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WDsQoTbbxBNkjIbQahLRng", "review_id": "_9_Jv7qihUosTkaVVzAC6w", "text": "You want great chinese food with good prices and service this place is the real deal!! Came here last night everything was on point from the food to service to prices would definetly recommend", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hn_DclKLzdxABRGGAuqKgg", "review_id": "cWnSDBnwpF7NxvHkfbpH9A", "text": "Yummy! Veggie egg rolls are excellent - really interesting, complex flavor. Egg flower soup is full of vegetables and is a lot heartier than I expected.\n\nLemon chicken is pretty good - not terribly exciting, but not bad by any means. The ma po tofu is really good with a nice, spicy kick.\n\nI'll definitely give China Chili another go round and try out other menu items.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9EU_tKoeb1eWmxA5rFPUwA", "review_id": "DaAfOEgTrRdlcOQde8k_tw", "text": "Great Chinese Food! Real Chicken served fresh unlike the double fried chicken you get at most places. Highly recommend.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AZuecYaQ7aVpt3mXxmCcSw", "review_id": "eSYB3ysAHmVqI8L-GXG8jA", "text": "This place is addicting, I've been coming here for years and I can count 2 times that the food hasn't been up to par, other than that, it's always fresh, fast and great tasting.\n\nTheir prices did increase when the move occurred but I think most people expected it, their previous location was bursting at the seams.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "m7ivTnwguCCT3IHsW2eIeQ", "review_id": "s_ygK7QIM2oCWHSaFXcSIw", "text": "Really good OC", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9bP3urjM__IP5csFh9ZsuQ", "review_id": "ALxvTjYe_cWV_L_LXKf5oQ", "text": "Go there for lunch about twice a week.  Portions are great and the service is very good too.  Their food is also very good and different in some cases where I've been pleasantly surprised.  Will continue going there and will recommend.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AcErO3j0GFTXbdJHbuD2-Q", "review_id": "ZGlZ8OJn7n04gZqjupD0LA", "text": "My first review of China Chili was 4 stars. After today's experience I am down to 1 star. I had Kung Pao Chicken and my wife had Lemon Chicken. I like it spicey but this was just sour. I had to leave it. My wife enjoyed her Lemon Chicken but 1 1/2 hours later became sick to her stomach. I wonder if anyone else had a similar experience there today. We have been there several times and were always pleased with everything. This was the first time we had this type of experience. Service was good, food was not.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7z9SnNqZ-uAN7vuxsWOH0w", "review_id": "iTEQko8DeNv1O4dK8gtyow", "text": "Absolutely love this place! Try the orange chicken and the chicken corn chowder soup... It's amazing!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MKAJo1CiAT5Nvqiv7gsC0w", "review_id": "LVI7ZLBZf5paXI8ARc_-YA", "text": "This was one of the best Chinese Restaurant experiences I've ever had...everything was delicious...there were dishes there I've never seen offered before. This was my first time there but will definitely eat here again when in Phoenix!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IjafRfMSAQpInLlw-Vi0Cg", "review_id": "7VBvLl3K56bc6FqnwhZV7g", "text": "I like china Chili..\n\nDefinitely would come back. I always end up going here maybe 1 every two months. I like specific dishes they have here. Chicken Salad  and Salt and Peppered pork. definitely order those if i come...mostly because it is a craving. I can't turn down jalapenos. :)", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GP-h9colXgkT79BW7aDJeg", "review_id": "b-RO03WKQOusteYMUzhI_Q", "text": "Always solid. My kid's favorite for sit-down or take-out classics. We stopped here on Saturday afternoon with friends who had never been. My daughter had (as always) beef chow fun. Fat rice noodles, tons of scallions and onions. Just a big ol' plate of comfort food. Sweet & sour chicken for her friend, who loved it. We shared a delicious salt & pepper shrimp dish, some hot & sour soup and crispy that was as good as I've had anywhere. Bonus points to the server for taking the time to speak in Mandarin with my daughter's friend, who is 2 years into learning to speak the language.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o8J-ergbGYjrUy85I_rxzw", "review_id": "KI8ZoKsBiP2SfIeCHsSGqg", "text": "It's very hard to find decent Chinese food in Phoenix and this place is your standard fare. The house chicken and vegetable chow mein were very good as well as the vegetable spring roll. They're set up in what looks like a banquet hall which is a little weird at first but I do like how open it is. Definitely come with a group and order a few plates to share. We couldn't finish the two dishes between us - tons of left overs!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IbkGhCPrTv_JfLzbB7-DDA", "review_id": "e3T_oycf_jPuAhn9-ZK24A", "text": "NASTY! \n\nI have lived in Phoenix now for 7 years and have been searching and searching for an up to standard Chinese food restaurant (specifically Sesame Chicken)... and thought I would give this place a try after reading the reviews. \n\nAnother disappointment. The lunch menu is tiny, they didn't even know what Sesame chicken was and my food came out in literally 1 minute which makes me think they have a vat of it sitting in the kitchen pre-made. My  mom ordered the sweet & sour prawns and we were both surprised she could even take a bite to try it... just looked plain nasty. \n\nThe soup was disgusting and offered no choice besides the \"soup of the day\" nasty vegetable eggdrop and I have never before see some of the things that were cooked inside the eggroll. Scary. \n\nGuessing I will just give up on my search and have to fly into NYC or California for a plate, thank god I am a flight attendant and can do so! \n\nSuch a disappointment Phoenix Chinese food restaurants are, how is there not ONE good go-to? You Phoenicians have no standards when writing these reviews, I will never yelp another Chinese place and take the locals words for it's rating. \n\nPei-Wei it is, unforunately :-(", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4n9Wgw95o72m99Ae-KED7w", "review_id": "oH4727GtAHtzZR4-6MSqIw", "text": "I stumbled across this place when I heard 'chile' for the name of this est.. Well, to cut this short; I am a spicy fave type of guy. I didnt experience any 'CHILE let alone some black pepper for my black pepper chicken.  Had i wanted some dry chicken calamari imposture whatever it was I wouldve payed for the real thing, this est. upset me and I threw it, what they tried to feed me, in the trash. THIS PLACE WAS A DISSAPOINTMENT. I WILL NEVER GO HERE AGAIN. Even if they dared try to redeem what happened.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gIqWui2rv_z1CqQC9Pxabw", "review_id": "VDPC2wzcOqH0KuBNXxdlAw", "text": "Best not to order the Sesame Chicken, it's unrecognizable and bland. Also they have a House Specialty Chicken that a staff member likened to General Tao's chicken~ it was terrible, we didn't even bring it home for the dogs. A friend recommended the chicken corn chowder, and while she seemed happy, no one else @ our table (of 8) liked it. The crab puffs sucked. And while I'm complaining they have no egg rolls on the menu, only spring, and they don't have crispy noodles. I didn't like their sweet & sour sauce either, too runny, dripping out of bottles, you couldn't get enough of it to stay on the food. We got the last parking space (upon our arrival @ 6:30pm) although there were only 6 seated tables. Naturally, waiting for someone to leave so you can park is less than ideal.\n\nOn the other hand they have wonderful potstickers, perfect potsticker sauce too. We were also VERY happy with the Mongolian Beef. They have a chicken dish called \"pillows\", I know it sounds strange, but It's good~ I spooned the potsticker sauce inside, yum.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TbsAf7rAkraL5WgW1VSP5A", "review_id": "s09X9oAj2iMNzYjWdwjxFQ", "text": "Food was average. Service was GREAT!... The only memorable thing was: Open on 12/25", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wUEp87FqOB9ew27Iz6zk_w", "review_id": "DmBE-2JLUTJMNdHddPM8cw", "text": "China Chili is great when you want good food FAST.  I don't know how they get their food out so quickly, but it's pretty awesome - especially when you only have an hour lunch break.  I came here for lunch with my co-workers during the lunch rush and we all got our food within ten minutes of ordering.  I also came and ordered to-go after work one day and my food was also ready within ten minutes.\n\nOn top of being fast, the quality is there too.  I ordered the seafood blossom soup and it had nice chunks of shrimp and scallop in it and wasn't just all broth.  I also ordered the mapo tofu, which I really liked.  I can't say that its truly \"authentic\" Chinese food, but it's really tasty and I'll definitely be back!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oovShYF-Qz0twrwngcGqHg", "review_id": "0RaK1DJELZlH3fexNrRn0w", "text": "My favorite Chinese restaurant in Phoenix.  Love the calamari.  Lunch specials are great and cheap.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aaHyqSTcpdkismEP0bj0rQ", "review_id": "hbpD5j1ipqqgDrJt5YBKiQ", "text": "This is my go to spot for Chinese food. It's always fresh and yummy. I typically get the orange chicken with rice. The chicken is white breast meat and not prepared the typical deep fried way. Also their soups are good. Everything is always great and super fast takeout!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hXA-SSp0qMdohIKl8dUuWQ", "review_id": "K0bMhldoyz-v6w74GM0KmQ", "text": "I've been coming here for years and it's always a must stop when I'm visiting family in Arizona.\nThe House Special Chicken is one of my all time favorite dishes and it always tastes the same. No corners being cut at this place. \nI love China Chili. Seriously, I LOVE China Chili!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qq0K3nhEk_hbr385LCJLvg", "review_id": "1uJ-ZvJHUoxoED6-De8L5Q", "text": "The lunch menu is all 7.95. The Kung pao dishes are all great. service is top level. Awesome and consistent food top to bottom on the menu. I come here every year with my wife from Alaska. This is one of our mandatory stops while in Phoenix.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dw-0cmGg8vM6M5Pd7kBhCg", "review_id": "3-KWEHn6STyOD-EF3-S1vQ", "text": "Yummy!! We got the house special and orange chicken and seriously, it was good. Big thick white meat slices, very impressed. They give u an option of the degree of heat, we got medium. It was good, but if I go when someone that likes a bit of heat, def going for hot! Orange chicken sauce isn't your typical orange panda express flavour, so don't go in expecting that, it has a hint of brown sugar as well as the smell of it. I love jasmine rice and really liked that they served that. Will def be back to try other items on the menu", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gbv4eEJ_YfwhhT4rrOkgSQ", "review_id": "74VAezureoKMToFBM3syQg", "text": "Always excellent. I reserve 5 stars for anything that wows me. I should give China Chili 5 stars because they're always reliable. It's a good good spot for transplanted East Coasters like me who like Chinese comfort food without an overgrease laden spoon. Love that they know how to pack mushu to go, no added instructions or confusion. Meat & seafood are always fresh, well cooked. Vegan dishes are just that, vegan. No muss, no fuss. The chef can make a dish to order if it's not available on the menu!!! We keep going back for: hot & sour, YuShang, Salt & Pepper, old standards. Their specials are great.  We always try a dash of anything different than what you can't get anywhere else and have not been disappointed yet. Overall very happy we found this gem in the desert!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7RABCsL7RogkFZoa2QzkCA", "review_id": "QKarIslmhAmmplepGGl-HQ", "text": "My favorite is the orange chicken! It's quick & inexpensive... with a far higher quality then you might expect judging from the price!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TfESu6wZ4qISR66s2PgOjQ", "review_id": "mZBt99BKuvMydrg57nHtSA", "text": "Best egg roles.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w8RlJ9SXG54Jte4_02XG2A", "review_id": "JYULw_PiDMbgf4z4KX6BOA", "text": "Fresh, fast, reasonably priced, and flavorful! No complaints and would recommend to anyone!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nCu2AQILfu5uLE7Dk4m4Vg", "review_id": "Mn3jEGOJ_UoBD4trt8QI1A", "text": "yet again, we are spoiled with such a great spot so close to home. \n\nwe have been coming here for 5 years now, and it never lets down. CC is the closest to the east coast style Chinese i grew up with in NJ here in phx, and everything we have tried is delicious! affordable, accomodating, only warninig is that the best stuff here is all fried- not the place to come on your well-behaved days. if you are ok with getting stuffed, grab some pot stickers, fried prawns and the salt-and-pepper pork, then go home and take a nap. grab a bowl of boiled wontons for later!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PKuaSU63uQHAmZeQRS_gWg", "review_id": "Ycl1vTBLfXyabCbAiVW0Yg", "text": "Let start of saying I used to live in beijing for 10 years so I feel I know Chinese good very well. This is not the good they east on china. But it is delicious American Chinese food! I read a lot of of the reviews Herr on yelp. All were pretty much spot on. The pot stickers we really great. Huge and crispy on one side. We came because of the check please review this weekend of this place. We knew from that that we should try the Orange chicken. Very good. The sauce was just right. But to thick not to thin. We also had the Sichuan gteen beans. Good but this is fine better by the really authnitic Sichuan rsstirant in phoen the schwan place at the chinese clutral center. We also had the Mongolian beef that a another yelper had suggested. The best fish we had. Final we had the veggie fried rice. I thought it was of but my wife thought it was not great.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1uhipArheEVbwWyoAbKAGg", "review_id": "5q5Mw5AxnlLIDd4nXdmxuQ", "text": "Went in for lunch the other day and had the Mongolian Beef, House Chow Mein and Boiled Won Ton. All of them were very good and the service was ridiculously quick with refills, etc. Would like to go back and try some of the other dishes.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_cfkppu33JhdiZknBSM50A", "review_id": "2Fk1OMLOdoWt3-CdOaoziQ", "text": "I have tried this place 4 times because its supposed to be good but each time the food has been less than mediocre.  Ive tried 4 different basic items from the lunch menu and they were all equally flavorless.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nii27g3BQZjKDXLTxo-YWA", "review_id": "QoVxI9kU6B1SLNfiMuMjJA", "text": "Best Chinese in Phoenix hands down. The hot and spicy prawns are a must and so are the house chow fun noodles.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n3Jk5bX72a9_dWGekwqmPA", "review_id": "k23AAP1maVHczKBAE_r70A", "text": "Very good soup for starters, place is packed so I can expect everything else to be good to.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XGbKwEyIojBUB6wCBKQdoQ", "review_id": "mKCR_mC5GtNTdxDsty8Mzg", "text": "We tried China Chili for the first time this past Monday with my family, after hearing about it from friends and family for a long time.  The place did not disappoint.  It is clean, spacious, and nicer than some of the other Chinese food dives that we love to frequent.  The service was fast and attentive.  \n\nWe ordered the following: West Lake soup, honey walnut prawns, beef chow fun (dry), sesame chicken, mongolian beef, house fried rice, garlic green beans with tofu and Peking pork chop.  Our favorite restaurant is Hong Kong Dining on  24th St and Indian School, but China Chili has some dishes that surpass them.  The West Lake soup was good, not too thick with good flavor.  I thought the garlic green beans were top notch, as were the honey walnut prawns.  Those three dishes I would come back for any day.\n\nThe sesame chicken was ok -- it was sliced chicken with sesame sauce poured over it.  I prefer the more Americanized version where individual pieces of chicken are deep fried in a sesame sauce.  I would say the same of the Peking pork chop -- I prefer the dish made by Hong Kong Dining.  CC's seemed to have too much sauce that was maybe a little too sweet.  \n\nAll in all a gem of a Chinese restaurant that we will definitely frequent when we are on that side of town!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q93UhMDsW5zpvtdUvlXZug", "review_id": "6wUozWJYPpn2cCWm9BVgWA", "text": "A bummer. We had dined at China Chili for several years, but the last experience was a disaster. On Saturday March 15th, my wife and I had dishes we'd loved before, such as chicken with sizzling rice soup and chicken in birds nest (chicken with vegetables with a potato chip like basket).\n\nWithin hours, I suffered severe symptoms of food poisoning. Without a day my wife did as well. For the next month, I continued to suffer severe gastrointestinal problems, and remain under a doctor's care. My wife was OK after a couple of days, but this was a nightmare.\n\nThis is direct cause and effect. I've never had such severe problems before, and this was the only meal where my wife and I had the same dishes.\n\nI complained to the Maricopa County restaurant examiners, but they weren't interested unless others complained as well. Meantime there is no way I would ever return. I don't need the aggravation.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YV84seNt53lWBHEI6ScKgg", "review_id": "FVoQeuGJQlqAn1GCyVzs0g", "text": "This place is great. The seating is just a bunch of tables in a big room. The food is fantastic! You should go as a group and share dishes, as the portions are quite large.  The service is great and it's a nice place to share conversation and good eats with friends.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dqmXlUQyDh6d5U2_Zjb-Iw", "review_id": "SpicxIsBEFvaNEZl_Sejjw", "text": "We had dinner last week their pot stickers were outstanding.  We then had poking duck which were very crispy . A salad with crispy chicken fruits is a good. Compliment for summer  finished up with  walnut shrimp", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RyX1dtn2eACiehBSj7rxEw", "review_id": "NR_JQLaq1ILyQtyJzSzDdQ", "text": "We were driving around & decided to Yelp nearby restaurants. China Chili popped up in the list & had received good reviews, so we decided to stop by. The parking spaces in front & behind the restaurant are limited & when we got there, there were no spots open so we had to park on the street. When we walked in, we noticed the restaurant was much larger than it appeared from the outside & was pretty busy - a good first sign.\n\nWe were promptly seated & brought our drinks. We ordered the Fried Golden Prawns for an appetizer and the Chicken in Phoenix Nest & Sesame Chicken for our meal. The prawns were good but nothing special. There were sweet & sour and horseradish sauces on the table which were the only reason that the prawns had any taste. As for our meal, the Chicken in Phoenix Nest was in an interesting tasting sauce - the first couple of bites were good but left a weird after taste. I only ate 3 or 4 bites. The Sesame Chicken was the same way. I understand that it's a different preparation than the sweet American version but this plate just had a bunch of slices of fried chicken with a gravy tasting sauce poured on top. I only ended up eating about 4 or 5 bites of this as well & was done.\n\nAdditionally, one of the things we noticed was that our waiter was really nice. We had a few questions about the menu & he was more than happy and nice, answered everything. Some of the ladies who were waitresses there, however, were not friendly. They glared at people when walking around picking up plates & dropping off meals. It was a little un-comforting / intimidating to get these looks while eating. Overall, due to the taste of the food & experience, we probably will not be back.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JMu0ptCRbhrfNiwXVRLsHg", "review_id": "nHUbr5Qwfv5Uw1W3Q_am0w", "text": "Very good food. Don't like their sweet and sour sauce or their pillow chicken but they can sure pull off a mean sesame chicken and those boiled won tons are to die for! \n\nI haven't gotten to test out their duck yet but their food has me wow'd compared to some of the crap I've gotten from other Asian restaurants near the area!\n\nDefinitely give this place a try and more than once because not everyone likes the same things, but you will find a dish you like on their menu, believe that!", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "ODhV53XhesCBLJVfGsJGNA", "review_id": "2ks8llBJ6vqataXHj0JIeA", "text": "I went here for my friend's graduation dinner.  We were served the traditional and authentic 10-course banquet-style dinner.  I didn't even know this place existed until that night!  The food is pure Hong Kong style cooking without the unnecessary frills --- just the way I like it!  The food comes hot and fresh and the wait stuff is friendly.  I can't remember every single dish that was served as it was an extremely festive night with lots of loud talking and cheers but I do recall the roasted duck and steamed fish in soy sauce with ginger and onions being amongst my favorite.  \n\nCome for the delicious food and not the atmosphere because this place isn't that cute.  ;D", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U-7bw2PW3QDiWxjdqOtLZA", "review_id": "OuKhiS-RLrs-u3eeqguQKg", "text": "Bland taste for what this restaurant's reputation has in the neighborhood.  I was not impressed at all.  I had Sweet and Sour Chicken, Pork Fried Rice and Wonton Soup.  Nothing to write home about.  It didn't WOW me.  The rice was very sticky, the soup was very bland in richness and the Chicken had a Boneless Buffalo Wing texture to it.  \n\nLucky Kitchen down the street is cheaper and is more authentic in taste.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OMy_tftX5_fPq5n18VHfkQ", "review_id": "WN_ngd9m9bjSxZ787Lt7Aw", "text": "We stopped in on the 1st of July, around 6pm and it was a great first experience. The restaurant was super clean. The staff was very friendly and always quick with refills. I don't recall my glass ever getting halfway empty.\n\nWe order the Egg Rolls and Crab Cheese Puffs, for appetizers, the eggrolls were different a little small in size but very yummy. The Crab Ragoons were better, filled with cream cheese a little crab and green onion...gave them a good taste. \n\nFor dinner we opted for the Honey Walnut Shrimp, Orange Chicken and Pillow Chicken. We were a little disappointed that we could only get white rice. To get fried rice we would have to order it as an entr\u00e9e. The Honey Walnut Shrimp was really good, nice size Shrimp with tails removed.  The Orange Chicken was different than normal orange chicken - it reminded me of a buffalo chicken with a sweet kick to it. The Pillow Chicken was something I never had before and personally I did not like it. It reminded me of a crab cake or salmon patty...two things that I do not like; it is a texture issue not a taste issue. \n\nThe staff was willing to box everything up with extra steamed rice. We even order a chicken fried rice and Mu Shu Beef to go, which proved to be very yummy leftovers.", "business_id": "-3WVw1TNQbPBzaKCaQQ1AQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 12, "useful": 13, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "O7jeV2E4qoG0JW2jbTdOOw", "text": "Located along the infamous, gutted for future LRT, Central Avenue is Community ( you know, like rainbow community) Florist. Serving the sistahs for years is a helpful, friendly and knowledgable staff. Prices are well below the chain florists here in Central Phoenix and I always like to help the small business owner, especially during this construction madness. I've purchased flowers here that last well over a week. They also have an eclectic collection of vases, things for the garden, cards, etc. So if you're trying to woo that special someone, or perhaps you messed up with the mister or you simply wanna say to yourself, \"I'm special. I like myself. I deserve tulips\"....get on down to Community Florist. You know it's about time ya'll stop to smell the roses...", "business_id": "imSAkSzL5X1rUc3Z1ZMYeA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zigHnwA0FSGPGUE59lLFzA", "review_id": "zVcY4XZ9V4ocvm2UMFFL6w", "text": "This place is excellent. The staff is very helpful and sweet. The prices are very reasonable. I love the fact that you can pick and choose what flowers you want in your arrangement from the walk-in and they charge just by the flower... kinda like AJ's but less expensive. Or, of course, they can create one for you... and they are gorgeous, dense arrangements that last weeks and weeks. The shop is always decorated so creatively, it always inspires me! Every first friday you can stop by (for no cost) and learn how to arrange flowers. I love this place!", "business_id": "imSAkSzL5X1rUc3Z1ZMYeA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1lSFhUewKa22FwhXuVgFdw", "review_id": "o9-IWHbhiAI1Osv0whhhrQ", "text": "I was looking for a local florist shop that could create bouquets without following the traditional catalogue style. The owner Shelli did an amazing job helping me out and being patient with my requests. I actually went a few times myself and the drive isn't easy from where I am in Scottsdale but worth it. The bouquet turned out great. They made it definitely unique and many compliments were given. I therefore got to feel like I not only helped in creating it but that the staff was receptive to my requests and helpful in giving suggestions, everything you could ask from a florist. She also provided me a picture of the bouquet as I knew I would not be able to see it and that was important for me. It was maybe a little pricier than your average bouquet but well worth it.", "business_id": "imSAkSzL5X1rUc3Z1ZMYeA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nR9u9hkiODXaIi_Emy-kCA", "review_id": "46689_aKRSW20hMoc-Or6A", "text": "They've done a number of arrangements for us and their designs are really cool. Sure they do a lot of corporate events and arrangements for hospital gift shops, but where they shine is in contemporary arrangements. Give them a little leeway for creativity and you'll be wowed, and for a good price, too.\n\nIf you're a DIY kind of bride, you can buy your flowers through them and use the shop to put together your arrangements. If you need guidance, you can hire a designer to assist. \n\nThey have a huge selection of containers (vases, etc.).", "business_id": "imSAkSzL5X1rUc3Z1ZMYeA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MMgHZwm4rj8W1scW4cEq5w", "review_id": "V_59f7mIfwraMtTayfun-g", "text": "This is my go to place for flowers to be delivered.  The service is always wonderful and the arrangements beautiful.  When I call they always put together \"something\" that is quite impressive.  I have had flowers from here as well as other florists and the flowers from Community Florist are always fresh and last a long time.", "business_id": "imSAkSzL5X1rUc3Z1ZMYeA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hIb1ikbIMI0t1EK4gPsK_A", "review_id": "CIiIrangN1qX9u7RAlBTlQ", "text": "I like this place. I was looking to DIY my bouquet for my very small wedding, and they happened to be a good combination of easy to locate and well priced. It's in the building that used to hold My Florist- they tore it down and turned it into a bunch of small little stores.\n\nYou go into the store and are greeted by the adorable store kitty. Super friendly and cute! Sorry, but I've got two of my own, they get at least a 0.5 star for that. \n\nMostly I liked how helpful the girl was. I looked a bit lost, and she asked me what I needed, and I asked to look at the fresh flowers, because I wanted white ones for my bouquet. They didn't have many of the ones I really liked or had initially wanted but she did go out of her way to mention that because it was a Saturday, there were some blooms that weren't up to par when I asked about them. Not letting me buy bad flowers- very nice. \n\nWhen I had questions about the hydrangea stems that caught my eye, and voiced that I wasn't sure if I could make my now-husband's boutonniere out of it, she actually showed me, right on the spot. I also loved that. She told me how to care for them until the day of, and we arranged for her to put aside some stems for me on the spot. When I asked if I might need more, she volunteered to call her supplier. They said they could deliver some the next day, but she was very upfront about the price.\n\nI did catch her making a really cool looking arrangement as well. I rather wish I had had the foresight to come in earlier and order what I needed, but flowers were supposedly easy and the last thing on my mind. My problem, not theirs. Good service, small local business, great location. If I actually bought fresh flowers more of ten I'd definitely become a regular.", "business_id": "imSAkSzL5X1rUc3Z1ZMYeA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6RaaY2c6QGibkDWzOC2ETQ", "review_id": "juHiwjHRVYzZKbUxKWP4Ng", "text": "Based on my experience with this florist, I'm avoiding them in the future and would certainly advise others to do the same. \n\nI placed an order on Oct. 31 to be delivered on Nov. 1 (to a location less than half a mile away). The flowers weren't delivered, I wasn't contacted that they weren't delivered and there was no note on the door to indicate a delivery was attempted.\n\nI called to inquire why and while they were somewhat apologetic, they made no attempt to compensate me for their failure to deliver or inform me of such. No waved delivery fee, no half-off next arrangement, nothing like that. I told them I thought this was poor customer service and that they'd lost a customer, only to receive a sarcastic \"I'm VERY sorry we've lost your business\" in reply. \n\nFind a better florist, they're out there.", "business_id": "imSAkSzL5X1rUc3Z1ZMYeA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NOw-ZkrgmsncmWVq8F4-1Q", "review_id": "XP7m7SUiypluvxInP8nFFw", "text": "This place is fantastic! Beautiful arrangements. Cheerful employees that will do anything to help you. Great delivery service too.", "business_id": "imSAkSzL5X1rUc3Z1ZMYeA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "am9yAm4Ph7yk81sFkHlxig", "review_id": "g7vYnqV2Bv4p7oqd4LEHQQ", "text": "I love Community Florist!  I use them to get bimonthly flowers to decorate my salon and I also used them for my wedding.  They worked with my budget and I couldn't believe how many flower arrangements I got for what I spent. I was also able to make payments which really helped.  My bridal bouquet was absolutely stunning and matched my personality and accented my dress.  Their prices are amazing as well and they can work with any budget.  Over the last year I have purchased arrangements to celebrate birthdays, love, accidents and even death.  I can go in there and give them a bit of history of why I need an arrangement and tell them a bit about the person and they create the most perfectly beautiful personalized one.  You can also get amazing terrariums created here as well.  They also have classes on floral arranging.  Thank you Community Florist for bringing such wonderful flowers into my life!", "business_id": "imSAkSzL5X1rUc3Z1ZMYeA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "N4BnjZFAuuAUTjxs93SYlg", "review_id": "AAXSjH-nxO-5YHBZJ9rU0g", "text": "From a first impression, I am very impressed with this florist!  I'm sure to provide an updated review if (when) I order flowers from them.\n\nLocated in downtown Phoenix, the shop is easy to find.  I walked in on a Saturday morning with two of my bridesmaids hoping to find a little guidance about DIY wedding flowers, prices, and possibly secure a vendor.  The store is a very intimate, cozy feeling shop, with flowers everywhere (of course) and lovely Christmas decorations ('twas the season).  After explaining what I was trying to do, the lady behind the counter sat us down at a table with several wedding flower books, flower flash cards (so they seemed) and a stack of post-its.  After we mulled over the options for a while and I narrowly avoided a few hysterical moments by the array of decisions I had to make, she came back over to see how we were doing.  We chatted for a while about the benefits of various flowers, the availability in April, prices, colors, etc.  By the time we were done talking I finally felt confident about what I wanted to do!  I'm sure I will call upon Community Florist when I'm ready to place my order- they will hold my flowers trimmed and in a bucket in their cooler until I'm ready to pick them up, and can even keep finished centerpieces cool if I need to hold them in the meantime.   \n\nIf I wasn't taking on the feat of doing all the flowers myself, I'd trust the project to this shop too, based on what I saw while I was there and the knowledge I gleaned just from one conversation.\n\nIt was definitely a positive experience, which I needed!", "business_id": "imSAkSzL5X1rUc3Z1ZMYeA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "El1Q48x6ZfofQmaBZTrduQ", "review_id": "Xm91dpEmv1o7_sG257ZVgg", "text": "So So helpful. Had to send flowers out of town and Annie was helpful, knowledgeable, went out of her way to get all my questions answered. Will defiantly\n use them again. Thank you so much for all your help Annie.", "business_id": "imSAkSzL5X1rUc3Z1ZMYeA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "N4BnjZFAuuAUTjxs93SYlg", "review_id": "E9dhHWXorqEnbXE-C1fdeQ", "text": "Since my first review, I have had three more interactions with Community Florist.  Once to place my order over the phone- she remembered speaking with me, gave me updated prices before committing to the order (which were within the range she had quoted) and assured me everything would be ready on my pick-up date, provided I pay in a timely manner.  I preferred to use cash, so I stopped by to settle the bill that weekend.  Huge shop plus: Shop Cat!  This black and white sweet little thing stole my heart and the florist had her eye on me to make sure I didn't steal him.  He sat on my shoulder as I paid my bill, and I reluctantly returned him to a nearby stool.  My third encounter was when I picked up the flowers, ready right on time as promised.  I had a ton of carnations, some green trix, buplerum, and a few hydrangeas.  Shop Cat again proved to be the highlight of the experience, but the service was great as well.  She sold me a stem-ripper (to remove thorns and leaves) even though I hadn't purchased the roses from her.  \n\nAll of the flowers held up marvelously, with the exception of a few user-error calamities.  We trimmed and arranged everything in my centerpieces with a little water, and stashed them in a cool (but not cold) spare room so they would wake up.  The next morning, we used plant food in the water to top off the water levels.  Day 3 was go time, and they all looked perfect - healthy, full, colorful, and beautiful.\n\nGoing in to the \"I'll do my own wedding flowers\" plan, I knew there were several details that could make or break the experience.  I'm so glad it went as well as I could have imagined, and Community Florist providing advise and quality flowers played no small part.", "business_id": "imSAkSzL5X1rUc3Z1ZMYeA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HFIuj45MwNx-cJkTamazSQ", "review_id": "lx7YTID1w-sW1Z4CQUJkOQ", "text": "The orange dream machine, and manga a go-go are my favorites!", "business_id": "a5N-FJqNPOmhoTV5JkQrww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KI4sBf9jWLs4aGm_mIsFQA", "review_id": "ufklb8rivUe75Fw6TNj1EQ", "text": "Most people know all about Jamba Juice...this is just a review for the average joe who doesn't usually spend 5 bucks on one beverage.\n\nThis location is a hop and a skip away from the office...yet I've only gone here twice.  Reason is the price.  You can't get out of there spending less than $4 on one drink.  That's not my idea of pocket friendly...but, you are getting a really good beverage.\n\nThey have all kinds of smoothies and shakes and juices and such.  If its wet, they got it.  Well, not really. But you get my point.  You will definitely find something you like here...and if not, then just create it!\n\nThis particular location has great service...at least the three times I've been there (just went during this review!).\n\nAll in all, its a treat to be had maybe once or twice a week for us regular folks...if you're a big timer then maybe you go everyday?  Its good good good stuff, that's for sure.", "business_id": "a5N-FJqNPOmhoTV5JkQrww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wse8fzq2b0rCgO6s-ZtWJw", "review_id": "sCQGgbw4nNrTC1iYLroigw", "text": "These guys here are great (in fact all the JJ I've been to), and the staff is exceptionally inviting and friendly. This is a way better alternative to other types of fast food and drink type conveniences. Check these guys out.", "business_id": "a5N-FJqNPOmhoTV5JkQrww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TCEqENMcnIjsBCjlI_Stzg", "review_id": "K5V3PSOhf-RMYCNs8LIj4A", "text": "If there wasn't so much sugar in them, I would eat/drink Jamba Juice smoothies 2 out of 3 meals a day. I haven't tried the oatmeal yet, but several friends have raved about it.", "business_id": "a5N-FJqNPOmhoTV5JkQrww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pEVf8GRshP9HUkSpizc9LA", "review_id": "Z_BCiHEYUlNtuBjg6AJ-Sw", "text": "Super friendly staff and smoothies come out so fast...delicious too!", "business_id": "a5N-FJqNPOmhoTV5JkQrww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "cRyNICH0mhjxagvSyVr60Q", "review_id": "9USCefGGwNPibr70Reoi7A", "text": "I like coming here from time to time, just walking in the place smells like fresh fruit! I'm not a fan of the veggie-fruit mixes but if you are, they have them here. Go for one of the strawberry based blends for the lowest calorie (fruit) mixes and you won't feel too guilty for such a tasty treat. My favorite is an orange blend. Mix in a boost for some added energy or brainpower and superpower your way through the day.\n\n\n...although im not really sure you get enough boost to achieve super power status, I like to pretend I do! (cape sold separately)", "business_id": "a5N-FJqNPOmhoTV5JkQrww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bioi2ioXMaP0ydnEWIm6Hg", "review_id": "iyqwz-ZhD7EtNGsCgbZL8g", "text": "The white gummy is far and away the best thing on the menu! the secret menu that is.... \n\ni've never been disappointing with the service or the product. A+++", "business_id": "a5N-FJqNPOmhoTV5JkQrww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yCQzLCRSA72SDe-LtrBRCg", "review_id": "G5qXXU5m4YaWeclIsZSPyQ", "text": "You cant go wrong....:)))) YAY!!!", "business_id": "a5N-FJqNPOmhoTV5JkQrww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Snr-iImWYYD_a_7Iar3E0w", "review_id": "OdL7DGXushbKPfT6zYeGfQ", "text": "Went there for lunch because I heard this place has sandwiches. I bought the Southwestern Chicken flatbread for almost $5. When they pulled it out of it's little bag to cook it  I just about asked for my money back. The thing was small for the price but I guess they are basing it on the calories. It isn't really that bad but I'm still hungry. Probably would not go there for the sandwiches anymore but just for the smoothies.", "business_id": "a5N-FJqNPOmhoTV5JkQrww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "E5qFR0RBQBoXx8FbrOkdbw", "review_id": "GNHvR575JpotcV3-LLtNyQ", "text": "I love that they will take out the strawberries (allergic) in any recipe and replace them with another fruit.", "business_id": "a5N-FJqNPOmhoTV5JkQrww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PqYd2RBrT9TBPXPWiq2jEg", "review_id": "cy_h-EYKIdoKzyAR1cyulg", "text": "This place is amazing!! Just the people that work here are always half asleep. Not energetic at all. I LOVE the wheatgrass shots, seriously I always need to drink the 2 oz shot when I eat unhealthy or when I'm hungover. A great fast way to detox. I love to get anything that has an anti-oxidant. I also like to get the turkey sausage and egg breakfast wrap. One thing is that this place usually is never busy so they're fast! over all if the employees were to be a bit more bubbly I would give this place 5 stars.", "business_id": "a5N-FJqNPOmhoTV5JkQrww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yuPBS3fak77lgwO_9SXVYQ", "review_id": "pyasVVoShaL9PmXxfmisRw", "text": "I've never been to a \"bad\" JJ before - the locations I've ever visited (LA, San Diego, Seattle, Phoenix) have all been consistent and obviously very standardized. So, round-of-applause for that!\n\nWent to the downtown location yesterday for lunch and was waiting *patiently* behind a lady who took the menu WAYYYYYY too seriously. Damn woman! It should not take 3-4 minutes to decide what smoothie you want? Should it? Or am I just an ass??\n\nWell, anyways - the personnel noted this and started interacting w/the line (of 4 ppl) and started to get the smoothie making party started. Great job!!! But, sadly - I was not asked what free power boost I wanted in mine. I really needed extra protein yesterday so boooo! Regardless, the smoothie was fantastic - had the Light Mango-A-Go-Go.", "business_id": "a5N-FJqNPOmhoTV5JkQrww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "l-_P_HbkVlsllo-ix1V6LA", "review_id": "ONWyU1hyLwxoNM2WIwY_HA", "text": "Gotta love a place that has an \"We love yelpers\", sticker right there on their front window!! Haven't been to a jamba in years now. Totally worth stopping in for after a crazy morning.\n\nFresh fruit and juices were everywhere in the store. Squeezed and blended right in front of you, makes the experience all the better. Prices are affordable considering what you're coming in to order. Whether this location or another jamba get yourself a wheatgrass shot, worth it!", "business_id": "a5N-FJqNPOmhoTV5JkQrww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j-kShDJgp5acGhqJAkJHnA", "review_id": "tW4QvOBO83-6HyDcDwIgwA", "text": "I love Jamba Juice. The Orange Carrot juice is my favorite. Stopped by Jamba today and every time I do I ask myself why I do not go their more often? Employees were courteous and efficient and when they were not helping us they were nonstop cleaning.", "business_id": "a5N-FJqNPOmhoTV5JkQrww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TwYRH5iuY7i5kSz_tuHlTA", "review_id": "XJk3pie1kYtLjTAw70EkIQ", "text": "Always love getting a meal at Jamba! The service here was amazing and the employees made my drink and flatbread perfectly! Thanks for the awesome dinner!!", "business_id": "a5N-FJqNPOmhoTV5JkQrww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MDXFmAbAyh7HNpCAxmUkcw", "review_id": "x9_tvKOZNmJQCZGgW4cU5A", "text": "This store is funky and a bit like a thrift store without the prices,literally there are no prices on any of the larger merchandise (guitars,amps etc.) Service is friendly but the store does have the distink odor of kitty cats. They should look into some air fresheners.\n\nwww.myspace.com/slideroolz", "business_id": "4Z4_92Lr5E58c9-3L3idhw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lKze8Z4vzqgN5R8Bq8F_vA", "review_id": "GvSWb1sx-nXdSU4lhkMs4g", "text": "I was going to give it four stars, but then I read in an earlier review that they have a cat.  Unlike the previous reviewer, I love cats, so five stars!  Seriously though, the service impressed the heck out of me.  I got my electric bass repaired while I waited, which I didn't expect, and they had some gorgeous vintage equipment to browse while I waited.  Phone calls came in while I was there, and they were all cheerfully answered that the repair job was done or the sort.  Repairing vintage amps seems to be a secondary specialty behind accordions, which they have many impressive examples of.  They have nicer amps for less than what I paid and a selection of electric and acoustic guitars and electric basses.  It's a bit dive-y, I personally am a lot more comfortable in mom-and-pop outfits than in sparking white showrooms.  A lot of people go to mega-stores because they think they're anonymous there and won't be hassled -- they're doing it wrong.  They hate you.  This place loves their customers, and their customers love them.", "business_id": "4Z4_92Lr5E58c9-3L3idhw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CiFzkZzsswAOmPPQnaUFqw", "review_id": "KXOp2F71oD5Koymyn3ZdAQ", "text": "As a professional recording artist and musician, I have visited just about every music store/pawn shop in Phoenix. While Ziggy's may not have the largest most current inventory the folks who run the place are the kindest most knowledgeable people I have ever met in the business. I recently took a bass in to them to have it rewired (I was ready to throw it out) and they fixed it like new for only $15! Ziggy's music is the quintessential mom and pop shop and they clearly love what they do. Huge Thanks Ziggy's Music!!", "business_id": "4Z4_92Lr5E58c9-3L3idhw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7BN7AlivcLdUAHU3r7nOaQ", "review_id": "VUtxsJqrc8djLYwpGX7uqQ", "text": "I took my Fender Hot Rod Deville 4x10 tube amp into Ziggie's for repair on a serious noisy buzz coming loudly through the speakers (even louder than the guitar signal!) Before taking it in, I did everything in my ability to troubleshoot the issue on my own (I am very poor, you see). I had recently replaced the tubes (carefully, with the help of a professional), the buzz dd not improve, so having heard good reviews, Ziggie's was my next resort. \n\nThe repairman at Ziggie's was very kind, and knowledgeable. He assured me that it probably wasn't the new tubes I had installed (woo!) and that there was probably some short inside the circuitry of the amp. He had the amp for a three whole weeks (I had other options for live gigs luckily) and when I got it back, the amp was as good as new. The grand total was a $60. I sighed with relief, expecting the charge to be much higher. I'll most likely visit Ziggie's again with my next inevitable musical instrument problem.", "business_id": "4Z4_92Lr5E58c9-3L3idhw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rfjy10hNLfK8PhZl9ELZxg", "review_id": "Z774qhiSCnNh92UvZNz9fg", "text": "I have a Fender Hot Rod Deville that I bought about 10 years ago when I was playing a lot of gigs and traveling.  I abused this thing for years, and it has survived several moves, but this last one seemed to do some damage.  All the knobs produced noise, both inputs were finicky, and one of the speakers was loose.\n\nI found Ziggie's online, and they came highly recommended by some guys on a fender forum.  I looked at buying a new amp ($900...), so I had made peace with dropping some serious cash to get this one running again.  The amp tech at Ziggie's got my amp running as good as new in about a week, and he only charged me $52!\n\nI highly recommend these guys if you need a repair!", "business_id": "4Z4_92Lr5E58c9-3L3idhw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ZKo-HD5FdrINIHAcD9AnAA", "review_id": "hJMnZkl0WgG_h1jTd0tWEw", "text": "This place is literally FILLED with goodies.  The selection is awesome, with lots of quality vintage clothing and antiques.  However, nothing has a price on it and the store is way too over-stuffed which makes it very difficult to maneuver.  The owner is very friendly but perhaps a bit overly chatty.  The shopping experience is a bit annoying, but I would go back because the merchandise is so good.", "business_id": "pKp50rYh0iWZYKiWmWmLow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ke_H9VWfz421S6ZywAc8Xg", "review_id": "DAu7b31RsxG0Q1JIKKqjfA", "text": "Please note this store is NO LONGER at the Central Ave address.  It is now on the SE corner of 15th Ave and Thomas.  The owner Corinne is the sweetest lady in the world and she remembers how she obtained EVERY item in here store.  She now has prices on a majority of the clothing.  The new location is a bit smaller than the Central Ave location, but definately more organized and neater, and as Kimby S stated, her merchandise is SO good.  This place is worth the trip if you're into vintage clothing!", "business_id": "pKp50rYh0iWZYKiWmWmLow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4DtBamDdmuYGozIHJN9cig", "review_id": "qVxlg1QAHIt-VzivElw5Dw", "text": "So in certain science fiction/fantasy novels, there's this shop that exists only some of the time, and it's packed with peculiar goodies, and it might be a gateway to another dimension?\n\nThis is that shop. Note the name. That's your tip-off.\n\nIf you carry a large purse or tote bag, lock it in your vehicle, as the aisles here are very, very narrow. The vintage clothing selection was huge and looked amazing, but I literally didn't dare turn to look at it for fear of sending a shelf of china flying. Clothing is something for next time.\n\nThere is a LOT of glass and china for the space, and it's not the same five dish patterns that you'll find in every antique mall. If you're looking for something specific, I imagine that the best approach is to act as if you're in the sheep's knitting shop in Through the Looking Glass. Follow the shelves with your eyes slooooowwwwwly up to the ceiling, hoping that your item will not ascend hastily through the ceiling to escape you. If that fails, shut your eyes, think hard about what you want, then try again. There's a better than average chance that it will appear.\n\nThere's also all sorts of jewelry and tiny bits of things. The delight of this shop is that it's not \"curated\" or \"precious,\" but it somehow has a point of view, and the owner is truly the nicest person ever. This is a store for when you're in the mood to browse and chat and stumble over remarkable things -- not for when you're on the track of a list of home decor -- as it requires exploration and nothing is priced; and if you take the experience for what it is, it is literally a refreshing step back to a simpler time with better housewares, some of which you can buy and take home.\n\nIt doesn't hurt that it's now part of the most adorable vintage strip mall in Phoenix, along with the Purple Lizard (your one-stop Instant Wise Southwestern Woman boutique), Southwest Gardener (all that glitters for your landscaping), and the Original Hamburger Works (what Fuddruckers aspired to be, with authenticity).\n\nOn my visit, the back door gave only onto the mall's shared internal patio (a charming place for a winter lunch), but depending on your timing, your luck may be different.", "business_id": "pKp50rYh0iWZYKiWmWmLow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HWXbE8ZW-vHPQOttZva_vg", "review_id": "EksodwxbtqQAsSMSvyxX0Q", "text": "I love this place!! I was hunting for a vintage hat for a Kentucky Derby party and called this store. The lady who answered was the owner and assured me that she could help. The store was packed with items from floor to ceiling but she knew where everything was. I brought the dress I planned to wear and she completed the outfit with a vintage pill box hat, matching gloves and the perfect earrings. If you need retro outfit advice, this gal can help!", "business_id": "pKp50rYh0iWZYKiWmWmLow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "KLctWCSFZ93stX7kYKDTnQ", "text": "Blockbuster this ain't!  This is quite possibly the best independent video store in greater Phoenix.  It regularly wins \"Best of Phoenix\" type accolades and for good reason.  It's small, locally-owned and specializes in hard-to-find titles - with hundreds of foreign (French, Spanish, etc...I even found an Israeli title once), black & white films, arthouse-indie flicks, and a large gay and lesbian selection - along with other films (wink wink) as well.  \n\nMy favorite section has to be the area organized by famous directors and cult selections.  I admit I have splurged on a few David Lynch and John Waters marathons thanks to Movies on Central.\n\nMy only gripe is the time limit on rentals (two days on new releases) and they close early (10 pm during the week).  But it's not a big deal in the grand scheme of things.\n\nThe staff here is always friendly and helpful, and who can not smirk at the high-heel easy chair in the Central Ave. window?\n\nTwo words for that:  Fucking Klassy.", "business_id": "4yrf5wPxntzJt5Iz-96OEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "4dnDsoHuxUtzhaumxbpR5w", "review_id": "Ca8thqpJNluPEGM0x-ewgg", "text": "This place is awesome. They have the best selection of independent and foreign films. The staff is always so helpful and knowledgable. It's overflowing with that laid-back, downtown homegrown vibe. It's fabulous!\n\nI will warn you though - this place is difficult to get to right now with all of the lightrail construction on Central. Don't let this stop you - you'll be missing out if you do!", "business_id": "4yrf5wPxntzJt5Iz-96OEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 9, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "OB6_IgXO4rSJlCdvOMc25Q", "text": "Movies On Central. Look. I feel bad I don't visit more often. I really do. You're like that quiet little cousin I see and think, \"Hey, I should really hang out with you more.\" And Blockbuster is that loud, obnoxious cousin that's always getting in your face. Truth be told I'm not a really indie/arty movie guy. Kinda lame and mainstream. I like my chick flicks. Give me Steel Magnolias, 9 to 5 and Big Business any day of the week. But, I'm impressed with your stamina. Weathering this construction madness and not sucking up to Blockbuster. You pack quite a wallop in that little space. I promise I won't wait until the next family reunion to drop by. In fact, I'll be by this weekend, and I'll take you home to share a bucket of Orville's best and a liter of Dr. Pepper.", "business_id": "4yrf5wPxntzJt5Iz-96OEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hdARWhh0Jar1Ht-5jQ4OHw", "review_id": "O_xEf-QlTisrz9L6LuZuXg", "text": "Selection is pretty good and I think they make the majority of their business from the \"back room\" section.\n\nMy big gripe about this place is the unfriendly staff.  With light rail construction right outside their door and Netflix in everyone's mailboxes, you would think that their customer service would be top notch, but it isn't.  I frequent the place because it is my neighborhood store, but some times I feel like giving up on it when faced with indifferent staff members.  9 times out of 10 they won't even say hi to you when you walk in the door.  I just don't get it.", "business_id": "4yrf5wPxntzJt5Iz-96OEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kDJ9PRlYugp5RIa9ontPZg", "review_id": "of17xYaPgvWu1m9uGK3Hug", "text": "I'm a huge movie buff.  Huuuuge.\n\n4 or 5 years ago, I walked into Movies on Central looking for something or other.  I didn't find it, but liked the place all the same.  Good selection.  Actually, probably a better selection than anywhere else in town.  But seeing as I lived in Ahwatukee at the time, I didn't have much cause to make the trek.  Besides, Netflix had everything I needed.\n\nNow that I live much closer and MoC (that abbreviation is probably annoying, but I'm tired) is more or less on my way home from work, I can stop in easily.  So I did last night, in search of a film called Dementia 13.  I called ahead to verify they had it and hopped in my car.  Central Ave is still a big pain in the ass thanks to light rail construction, but I got there with little trouble.  I don't have much more to say other than the selection is still great, the guy who helped me sign up was really friendly, and I'll probably be back.  I still have Netflix, but I look forward to MoC satisfying my appetite for instant gratification.", "business_id": "4yrf5wPxntzJt5Iz-96OEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EJu5peGoO4tzop0pQtgHgA", "review_id": "2PowKeFWzpjJA_OXMjwqaQ", "text": "I've been giving a lot of 5-star reviews lately, but (in my opinion) they all deserve it.  \n\nMovies on Central RULES.  They have 99.9% of every movie title we've looked for.  Since summer started, we've been in there at least once a week.  Bonus:  they have a water cooler right by the door.  Sweet!", "business_id": "4yrf5wPxntzJt5Iz-96OEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HP_xZYNC5XK-VyNrnHbtRQ", "review_id": "kmRTXWQw-z8ubK9-OlVRHQ", "text": "Now that I'm living back in Central PHX I got a membership once again at Movies On Central. \n\nI love their selection and I can usually find that odd arty flick here that most other video stores don't carry. Just like this weekend I was searching for \"Ladies and Gentleman Introducing The Fabulous Stains\" starring a teenage Diane Lane and Movies on Central had it! \n\nI like how they have a cult movie section and section off movies by director.\n\nIf you are a movie buff this store is for you.", "business_id": "4yrf5wPxntzJt5Iz-96OEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "FxxYCRPcpd__yhRRmmtyMQ", "review_id": "2Ps5OtdwCL7FZdgUfbyr0Q", "text": "Phoenix just got a lot more livable.\n\nMy standards for movies rental places have always been Vidiots in Santa Monica or Old Bank DVD in downtown LA, but this place has etched a new spot on that list. Since moving back to Phoenix, I tend to get movies from the Burton Barr branch of the Phoenix Public Library downtown. I know it's a public library, but it actually has an awesome and extensive collection of foreign films and just about a every title from the Criterion Collection you can feast your cineaste eyeballs on. \n\nAnyway, I was browsing the foreign section and was pretty impressed. It wasn't the usual, pitiful selection most rental places usually have that pretty much is made up of The Seventh Seal, Seven Samurai, maybe a French title, and an overload of pre-Loaded Weapon 4 Jet Li martial arts films. No, sir. While it's not as big as the stock at the downtown library, it's still pretty good and they have alot of recent films.\n\nWhat sold me was when I was wandering around the store. I came across something that I normally haven't found in any video store: Russ Meyer films. If you have never seen \"Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!\", I suggest you scrap any plans you have tonight, break up with your significant other if necessary, go here, and rent it immediately. Buying a copy of a Russ Meyer films is ludicrous process that is both arduous and expensive, but you can just go in here and rent them.\n\nAlong with that, you can find just about any cult film you're looking for and probably find titles you've never heard of or seen, like I did. There's literally a whole wall that's just labeled \"CULT FILMS\". I dropped in here last night for the first time and rented a copy of Russ Meyer's \"Vixen\" and a title that I had seen in Amoeba but never watched called \"A Boy and His Dog\". It's a film about Don Johnson (yes, of Miami Vice) surviving in a post-apocalyptic world with his telepathic dog and fighting off a cult of underground humans led by Jason Robards in clown, drag make-up. Need I say more?\n\nIf you're looking for a hard-to-find title, or even a popular one, drop in here and keep this place alive. When you have an itch for a film right away that can't wait for Netflix, as I do on regular occasions, this spot will be sure to please.\n\nIf you have any taste in film, I repeat.... GO HERE TO FIND WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR!", "business_id": "4yrf5wPxntzJt5Iz-96OEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rlcJkEoYzuiS7iF5XfXCMA", "review_id": "S9FHWkrKAtbmIzubkjnhew", "text": "i had my first appointment today. I saw Kim. I wanted to try acupuncture because my dad in Florida has had such great results for a skin condition. I don't really have any specific health concerns so more for overall health, though I did remember m y wrist has been a little painful the last few days. The grounds around the school are actually pretty neat, with a great little creek that flows around the courtyard, and is really calming. The first session took about an hour and half, which included going over some history. Today they needled my hands, feet and ears, so I didn't have to disrobe. The table was warmed and very comfortable :) After about 10 minutes, Kim came to check on me, and then left me alone for another 10 minutes. \nI can't say that my wrist feels very different, but I feel a little more energetic overall after the session, which I thought was strange, since I am a bit of a skeptic. I have another appointment for one week and I can't wait!", "business_id": "DeuczlKSckFFFV2IVR8EVQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZRQdOIIhzrzE6sc3emgM-Q", "review_id": "_jSXzY4-6ML3IkdGSYhZCA", "text": "This is the second time that I have been in for an acupuncture treatment.  With a bad back and a skeptical frame of mind I decided to give it a try.  I figured acupuncture has been around for 8000 years and there must be something to it and going to a school at least there are several sets of eyes watching and checking.\n\nAnyway, the first session (with Jeanette) went really well and for the first time in many years I did not have pain in my back and neck (AWESOME).  Ok, was this a fluke or was this all in my mind.  This was not a permanent fix and I knew that, my pain is back.  I decided to give it a try again since the first session went well (with Adebelle) and I feel incredible.  I just wish this place was closer to Chandler because my infrequent trips are not going to make a significant difference right away.\n\nI also looked into the herbal medicine side for some other issues and this is very impressive.  I received my first herbal formula, so lets see if this works.", "business_id": "DeuczlKSckFFFV2IVR8EVQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yAykhi7ARqmKWe0CLBq6AA", "review_id": "Ll3_QgQm4K9FHs7qjKPOng", "text": "Love it here! I am such a fan of the treatment options and affordability of the acupuncture. I scheduled an appointment the first time and then liked the student I saw and continued to schedule with her. \nShe spent over an hour talking with me before the exam and treatment, then did her exam, went to get her instructor to double check her recommendations, and performed acupuncture. No pain with the needles and very quick results with my sinus problems. I've also done the community walk in clinic, it's $10 and done in a room with other patients all sitting in zero gravity recliners. Very peaceful, inexpensive and quick, no history is taken and it focuses on the main points in the ear that work primarily on emotion and mental health. Wonderful!", "business_id": "DeuczlKSckFFFV2IVR8EVQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "FxxYCRPcpd__yhRRmmtyMQ", "review_id": "PSUWJB3mmBljPkwX2bsuIw", "text": "For real vinyl collectors, this is the place to go. They've got an excellent collection of most of the classic genre's (funk, soul, rock, etc.) but if you're looking for rarer stuff, I suggest hitting up Grandiose. Most of the records here are decently priced and the quality tends to be great too. The thing I love about this place is that it's a real, dirt-under-the-nail records store. Stepping in, you can tell that this place has a history as long as most of the LP's they sell. This place is a shrine to good taste in music and a sanctuary for those who know what's good.\n\nAs far as issues I have with the place, I think they have way too much John Denver era type recordings and not enough funk/soul/R&B. It's a question of personal taste and that's all. Besides that, this place is a total hole in the wall which is why I love it and why I think it continues to remain one of downtown Phoenix's best kept secrets.", "business_id": "lfysf-HycrQ7Z02HuPqgKg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3Ibl0tvCENCtwyRkB37QFg", "review_id": "nKEyV2RZSNlDVpXJbwZ8Vw", "text": "Whenever I am fly into Phoenix, I make time to stop by this record shop on central ave in the downtown area. If you collect vinyl records, in particular, classic rock, soundtracks from TV and films, blues, jazz, etc..then this place is amust see..They have two locations, however the one located on central ave contains the majority of vinyl, some cds, and even cassets. The owner is avery friendly and knowledgable older cat...you will usualy find a few original rockers hanging out by the counter, discussing rock music, or just music in general. It;s a clean and well mainted (organised) record shop, one of a dyign breed. I've scored afew rarities in here over the past few years. Enjoy if you go.", "business_id": "lfysf-HycrQ7Z02HuPqgKg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N1SJp0yBQoAxxTMAhNZQCQ", "review_id": "ygAaMKvWrTwUMsNcf-JO8g", "text": "Don't go to this store if you are looking for 45s. They give you a book to look through and ask you to tell them what you want and tell you the prices will be $4 upwards. They then price them up using various price guides. If you have found something that is priced highly they hide it then put it on Ebay rather than sell it to you. You do all the work (the books have a total of more than 300 pages) and they reap the benefits. If I hadn't had picked out a certain $300 record that record could have lain there forever. I wasn't even offered it at any price and I would have given them a good price.", "business_id": "lfysf-HycrQ7Z02HuPqgKg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "45V7-1r79DEG0HbuaKYIlg", "review_id": "EMmJlCT7fqVAmoCKnp9zhw", "text": "RIP, Mr. Wax.\nI read in New Times that Dennis, the long time owner of Tracks in Wax, recently passed.\nFor now, the plan is the store will go on without him.\nI'm quietly optimistic - but will miss his sense of humor and encyclopaedic music knowledge.\n\nLast time I was in with a girlfriend, we ended up wrestling over Sisters Of Mercy's \"First and Last and Always.\"  She won, but promised me visitation rights.  (Bitch doesn't even have a record player!!)  Sorry, I digress.\n\nI walked out with (get your collective geek squeals in unison) the original 2 record set of the radio broadcast of Orson Welles' \"War of the Worlds.\"\nGranted, it's not music - but SQUEE!  I can't wait to play it on a dark and stormy night!  It was a geektacular moment in my life, to be sure!\n\nSelection is solid - but keeping in mind it's used music - what's hard to find is still hard to find.  Dennis told me he coulnd't keep Leonard Cohen or Tom Waits in stock no matter how much he brought in.\nDamn other record collectors that get there wanting the same things I do!\n\nI really hope Tracks in Wax continues - it's a special and magical place.", "business_id": "lfysf-HycrQ7Z02HuPqgKg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YucFo-OGsnoudkp7gn7hpg", "review_id": "QnaMRUqXAd1v4HLFflaD_Q", "text": "I, too, just learned of Dennis' passing.  Please continue to support this store.  It is a staple in Central Phoenix, a gem.", "business_id": "lfysf-HycrQ7Z02HuPqgKg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pllc3jWFmwvkPcPYHTQs-g", "review_id": "mxCxFgEOBvGCoBLPlTiWmA", "text": "Tracks In Wax has been a landmark here in Phoenix, and it was just today that I found out of Dennis' passing.\n\nI spent many a day hanging out in this store when I was went to high school down the road. Admittedly, most of the time I chose hanging out at Tracks instead of making my mid morning English class.\n\nI learned a majority of my early music knowledge thanks to those many days at Tracks.\n\nStopped in today, filled with nostalgia and didn't leave empty handed.\n\nRIP Dennis.", "business_id": "lfysf-HycrQ7Z02HuPqgKg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GW3f679nYWDPz1PwtHOD_w", "review_id": "82NLY5hTu-e_YNpTjcLLFA", "text": "this was my last stop on my Phoenix vinyl ventures. It was actually supposed to be my 2nd stop, but they close too early at 6pm, so I got there too late the first time. \n\nI was able to get here at 530 and felt bad since the lady stayed around till 615pm for me.-----I could have spent at least another 45 mins here. \n\nI didn't realize that they kept an Indie section up front, so after spending most of my time finding just a few items in the regular section, I found my section, but right at closing time. \n\nAs I have pretty much most of what I want on UK vinyl, I now mostly collect Japanese vinyl releases----this place had a pretty good stock of nice Japanese pressings of the stuff I like. \n\nPricing was on the higher side, most of my Japanese scores were $20 and up. \nThey had some killer 7' vinyl, like rare Cure singles, but they were way over-priced\n\ni ended up spending the most dough here, even though my best finds were at Revolver", "business_id": "lfysf-HycrQ7Z02HuPqgKg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8n4SarsuI9Km6lEtydiE0w", "review_id": "8wqWkd2OO-WqpOkKsTixaA", "text": "This store is like perusing the super awesome record collection of your crush, who is way more indie than you but still adorable and approachable about their collection, and might even let you borrow all their nice Beatles albums.\n\nBut it's gonna cost you. This guy or gal loves their records, and believes that some nice Simon and Garfunkel is still worth $40/record, and a rare cover \"banned\" Who cover might go for $30 (I didn't think it was so racy it deserved to be banned, but what do I know about 70s standards). More obscure titles are $8-$12, which is not so bad. I had a nice time browsing and picked up a few. The workers here were very nice and could definitely help you find anything you need! Tracks in Wax keeps retro records fun!", "business_id": "lfysf-HycrQ7Z02HuPqgKg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZHg9Nbz-fm1kiRd4jZjfBw", "review_id": "i2AA1tNoX5O8YwroDWFvnw", "text": "Used to be a serviceable record store but has become a shell of its former self.  OVERPRICED lps and the selection is almost the same as it was 10 years ago.  I am an avid collector and really find no reason to go here anymore.", "business_id": "lfysf-HycrQ7Z02HuPqgKg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "9OQlslFUsHDCsVH-KpCEjA", "text": "This is a great place to find records. I found a lot of old records I was looking for including Johnny Cash, Paul Simon, and Billy Joel. They have a large selection and most of them are reasonably priced. The BF bought a sealed copy of Folsom Prison this weekend for 35$....pretty cool find. If I am seriously looking for something, this place is my first stop.", "business_id": "lfysf-HycrQ7Z02HuPqgKg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 8, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "wFweIWhv2fREZV_dYkz_1g", "review_id": "3YPzyxSKEQA5DaKZRSaGXA", "text": "I've been hanging out with my flamboyant and fabulous gay uncle a lot lately.  His heyday was in the 80's when he rocked frayed daisy dukes with tan legs and a bare furry chest and used mascara on his mustache.  Most of our time is spent dancing to 80's songs or rummaging through sale items to find good deals.  He brought me along to his favorite record store and it was such a blast from the past.  I dig it when people are really into their record collections, it's rare.  The place is very laid back and the person working there welcomes questions and won't make you feel like a noob for not knowing about the wax.  They have a great 80's selection and my uncle ended up buying some Tina Turner to go along with his wig.", "business_id": "lfysf-HycrQ7Z02HuPqgKg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "Oc0W-FkSe1BUYwU-IhvF4w", "text": "What a cool little pub! H.B. Hanratty's offers nearly something for everyone, from video games and darts to pool and casual convos tucked inside one of their wooden benches. Open yet cozy, this bar has the ideal mixture of ample lighting with dark wood furniture and ceiling to create what some may call \"your neighborhood dive bar.\" There's nothing really dingy about this place. It's not unsafe or anything, yet I like how you feel a bit off the beaten path when you come here. There's a few places to park along the East side or in the back. Plus, the place is really a cinch to find since it's right off the Southside of the street with a sign announcing you've found your watering hole. \n\nSaid to be an Ohio State bar, you don't really see much sporting merchandise here - a good thing, if you ask me. I'm told the beer selection is good, although when I tried to order something seasonal, they didn't have anything. Bummer. Instead, I went with the tried-and-true Sam Adams, followed by a Stella Artois. Both were served in a bottle, although the bartender tried to pour my Sam Adams into a glass. I had to stop him. \"Just the bottle,\" I said. \"That's enough for me.\" If memory serves me, each beer cost me $4. My companions opted for draft pints of Coors and Michelob Ultra. So, if domestics are your thing, H.B.'s has your vice in abundance. \n\nI can definitely see myself hanging here, playing some pool or throwing some darts. Overall, the music was decent. I think they went from Rehab to Richard Cheese. Not quite sure how that happened, but it was interesting nonetheless. \n\nBartender was friendly, albeit a bit \"snottish\" when I asked to see a beer menu. He had none. Instead, he asked, \"What are you looking for and I'll tell you if we have it.\" I would have much preferred a few choices rattled off to me since I couldn't really see the dusty bottles aligned on the shelf, nor did I intend to lean over the bar to take inventory. I must admit, I was a little put off by that. I guess he wasn't used to a patron wanting something other than \"swamp water\" (Bud or Coors). \n\nIn any case, I like this place. I'd definitely go back.\n\nWord to wise: This is a CASH ONLY bar, although I'm told they have an ATM inside (although I didn't see it or go hunting for it, either). I guess somebody hasn't yet heard of merchant services...", "business_id": "VC0VbRhQqvXpolK3pFuZPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "-F32Vl8Rk4dwsmk0f2wRIw", "review_id": "zEzqC57HvWLcgr9r9NivuA", "text": "Before you bother, CASH only, so bring your ones.  You won't need much more beyond that.\n\nHB's is a decent bar esteemed by my Midwestern friends because (*shocker*), it reminds them of something that could have been 'back home'.  Oh Jesus.  Can we petition to have a moratorium on this phrase for anyone coming to Phoenix from between the geographical regions presented by the Mississippi and the Appalachains?  \n\nNaturally, then, this place looks like a lodge in Duluth, with glossy wood, pool tables, darts, and other bar olympics that seem to occupy the minds of the fly over population.  \n\nNot bad really.  Just nothing particularly special.  I've had plenty of drinks in here, and never once was I tapping to leave.  Its just a natural progression to leave this bar after you've championed your beer or your cricket group.  \n\nWhats appropriately odd about this bar, I might add, is their remarkable and diverse juke box selection.  I can't stride over to the bartender without depositing a couple of dollars of The Cure for the townies.", "business_id": "VC0VbRhQqvXpolK3pFuZPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "E5QyEU6FCQwnTys0S73zNw", "review_id": "fvDeFn8YwYBOmW0udkRXUw", "text": "Hanny! this was my place. i was here like clockwork every other friday, and every other saturday. i would also stop in randomly on the other 6 days of the week. \ni have history here, some good, some bad. i stopped in here last week on a whim, i saw some friends i hadn't seen in a while so i figured go in and have \"1\" drink. well after my 4th beer and a vodka shot with some fucking hot \"bloody mary\" shit in it. i was at least tipsy. i closed my eyes and walked from the end of the bar to the restroom. yep. can still do it. \n\ni love this place. i wish i still lived in uptown i would still be here all the time. its alot cheaper then my roosevelt addiction. :\\\n\nHanratty's has 3 pool tables, several pinball machines, and 3 dart boards, and 2 mechanical dart boards. deffinetly a great place to stop by for some 8ball. \n\nthe atmosphere here is fucking cool. it's been a valley bar for god knows how long. wood bar, wood support posts, wooden walls, wooden booths. its got more wood then a whole fleet of escalades. i think G-Unit is still jealous. put your hands on this grain my nig.....yea well you get the point. \n\nthe economy has hit this place a little rough..so if you see this review. check out the place. bars like this cannot go under. they need our support. go in and say \"hi\" to Frank. he's cool as hell. Sarah still cute as ever. Save Hannys!!!", "business_id": "VC0VbRhQqvXpolK3pFuZPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "Wu_zgKJFJlIMyB38riNIbQ", "text": "Good ol' gay hanratty's.\n\nOne beer on tap, no credit cards or tabs, no food. It's kind of punk rock, but in a country sort of way. \n\nIt's cheap, they have games, and it's pretty much a shit hole. It is NOT a good place to watch sports, despite what they say. You can only hear the music, not the TVs. \n\nIf you are hungry, they serve sandwiches at lunch time that are literally wonder bread, kraft singles, and bologna. I fucking love it. And at dinner, you can order from a plethora of restaurants that deliver here. And Hanratty's will even provide the silverware!", "business_id": "VC0VbRhQqvXpolK3pFuZPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "YxRKHhhuWxX96_quP9Tgyg", "review_id": "ztQk9g3CIqtD-xQ_E0fyIA", "text": "omg, this place is always freezing. which kind of rules, but kind of doesn't.\n\nthey have awesome bartenders (but my lady says she's kind of scared of them), and a bunch of pinball machines. the wheel of fortune one is so insanely fast and hard (lol), it's worthless to even play, though).\n\nthe drinks are always super super strong, and the pool tables are all in really good shape. \n\nthe prices are pretty good, too.\n\nthey have a crazy weird hand towel thing in the bathroom.\n\nalso, real darts (the kind that you can kill someone with)", "business_id": "VC0VbRhQqvXpolK3pFuZPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "61OH3hGZp0QXumPmh6fzHQ", "review_id": "iCMaDFZy15gHkvF_grLXvg", "text": "It is easy to be a regular here if you show up twice. Hanratty's is the picture perfect neighborhood dive bar.  You can usually pick what ever you want to hear from the Online Jukebox.  The bar staff are personable.  It is too bad the owner doesn't put much effort in marketing or keeping up the place.  It is usually dead on most nights.  So if you are looking for a relaxed place to have a drink with some locals, this is your joint.", "business_id": "VC0VbRhQqvXpolK3pFuZPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "pU2lBD_W3VNvpzKZsRzi2A", "review_id": "yfue5AXk-NOG_vGdzQm8wA", "text": "i use to always go here.\n\nalways always always.. \n\ni only stopped because i moved downtown.\n\nsuper strong drinks. super cheap. super random crowd, only thing in common is, professional drinkers/drunks.", "business_id": "VC0VbRhQqvXpolK3pFuZPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "saLlX6WK6rSy6eShPxnkzA", "review_id": "RGBW6s_0FQzCnjZ3-h2xAg", "text": "Sooo....I have been going to Hanratty's since I was a wee young un....almost 10 years now. \n\nFACTS: It's a dive bar. Bottom line. You're not going to get good food service or high end beers. But you won't find a cheaper draft beer, game of pool, or round of darts. Furthermore, the staff are the friendliest I have ever encountered. I am proud to call some of them my friends, and ALL of them know my name when I walk in. \n\nDisclaimer: I probably go there perhaps once a month, so I am definitely not a \"slouched over the bar every afternoon\" regular, although those are plentiful and all very entertaining at Hanrattys. \n\nI love this place. As a bartender for 10 years, I have been hard pressed to find a quintessential \"Cheers like\" bar, and Hanratty's is certainly it. Everyone knows your name, whether you like it or not!", "business_id": "VC0VbRhQqvXpolK3pFuZPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zPiEroQrxxyBrHSUAcymBg", "review_id": "N1aRSn6F4oIzLdk0XfYTwA", "text": "Friendly folks\n\nMy friend and I stopped into this place to get our last drink for the night before having a late night meal at Denny's across the street. The place was pretty much cleared out and it looked like they were about to close, but the bartender, Gary, was still very happy to serve us. \n\nI didn't wander around the bar, but it looked like a pretty average dive bar. There were pool tables, and dart boards. \n\nWe had a nice chat with Gary, and met the fairly new owner as well. I wish I had more time to spend in here in order to get the full experience. There will be a next time, I hope!", "business_id": "VC0VbRhQqvXpolK3pFuZPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xkTbpCc-YhU8-EXZDA7u0g", "review_id": "njympL8S4s1wSZHmg-ldGQ", "text": "All I know is that this place smells like old tuna. The cheap kind. There's a bunch of old bald dudes giving me the eyeball at the bar, and the waitresses are less than stellar, even for a dive establishment. I don't care if it's inconsistent, but just be nice. I also question the projector screen that is twice as big as the actual picture. \n\nAs for the drinks, there's a fine line between strong and just disproportionate. If you're mixing drinks, just follow basic principles. That's all I ask.", "business_id": "VC0VbRhQqvXpolK3pFuZPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "auVkTXPmA8o3oU8barlBSw", "review_id": "IhbxKYt1J0lqngwcdMA89g", "text": "I grew up in the neighborhood (which I will now call uptown) and must have passed by Hanratty's a jillion times before finally going in to check it out.  The bartender informed me that it's been open since the mid-70s, but this was my first time. (Side note: we wanted to go to the hookah bar down the street - 70s Shop or something, but it was so bright inside that just driving by we could see the face of every single person in there!  I like my bars darker...makes me look better!).  It's your pretty standard dive bar in Hanratty's- pool tables, wood paneling, CHEAP beer, friendly bartenders, juke box, but I thought it was much bigger, cleaner, and newer than most dive bars I've been in.  Like a regular bar masquerading as a dive bar....or something.  I see some comments on a bad smell (\"old tuna\" \"danky\" \"dirty toilets\"), but I didn't notice one...maybe I accepted one too many free bud lights from the bartender?  Either way - a quality place with great service and really cheap drinks right in my 'hood that is worth visiting again.  Oh yeah, and another plus is that they didn't cut us off 45 minutes before closing time like many places have a habit of doing.", "business_id": "VC0VbRhQqvXpolK3pFuZPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "QCuhc-bmzRHJ2yrHqeHoKA", "review_id": "d6QnuXB7tScRD2hAIZ8BAA", "text": "I'm fairly certain that I've puked in the bathroom here at least once.\n\nAnd yes, that's a compliment.", "business_id": "VC0VbRhQqvXpolK3pFuZPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "90a6z--_CUrl84aCzZyPsg", "review_id": "r5bYd2jOrRsIE7nBsiWfMw", "text": "I have been wanting to come here for years! Unfortunately I picked a Saturday night around 9pm and the place was pretty much deserted. The servers were friendly though, and the place felt really casual. I could see this being a popular happy hour bar for folks that live in the area.", "business_id": "VC0VbRhQqvXpolK3pFuZPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2Wmv2czdNxppR1v214N-UQ", "review_id": "nLcQJ7o2A4H59P5JFOWgsw", "text": "I've skimmed through most of the comments here, and a few of them are pretty accurate. If you're looking for a good dive establishment to casually hang out at with plenty of things to keep busy, Hanratty's is the place to go.\n\nThe drinks have always been solid, never weak. The selection of beers is great (but give me a Stella, and I'm set). There are pool tables, a small arcade, and friendly service. Everything is affordable, including the bar food (under and around $5) and I wouldn't choose any other bar in the area over this one.", "business_id": "VC0VbRhQqvXpolK3pFuZPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pEVf8GRshP9HUkSpizc9LA", "review_id": "60J9I_MxY8ykgX_5bIB2oQ", "text": "Cool place to check out some football on a weekend - good beer on draft and friendly service!", "business_id": "VC0VbRhQqvXpolK3pFuZPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tcWQQaDc0BH1dwhyl6ynaA", "review_id": "0ZuBNbeL8Yiuuf5dPm8Oqg", "text": "Everything you expect it to be! A great hangout kinda joint. Great jukebox plus pool tables and darts. Hanratty's has a really laid-back atmosphere & is a great place to start your evening. The happy hour specials feature a nice variety (usually a coupla liquors and shots), not just the usual well drinks. They also host tastings fairly regularly. If you want a chill place to start your night...or just hang out w/your pals...go to Hanratty's!", "business_id": "VC0VbRhQqvXpolK3pFuZPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sQwgFhirdCt6h_g1rbjHHA", "review_id": "g8s1RpTCy5SrBbP6vzlokQ", "text": "Now this is the kind of place I could really dig. It's a little bit divey, but still warm and inviting. My first visit there I got a greeting and handshake from the owner. The bartender was all smiles and friendliness. Every single person in there (and it was quite a diverse crowd) was enjoying themselves and just having a jolly old time.\n\nOn top of that, prices are great, they've got what looks to be a pretty nice pool table, and I hear they have steel tip darts. How can you go wrong there? I'll have to make a few return runs up here, for sure!", "business_id": "VC0VbRhQqvXpolK3pFuZPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vuUddBhwlrVijAAFvK5UTg", "review_id": "fIjD03TNPubhNtxj8x_Y0g", "text": "Warning: this bar is located in an area that is patrolled heavily by Phoenix police! Make sure you have a DD or take a taxi! When you walk into this saloon you instantly know you're in for a good time! The bartenders are extremely friendly and it seems like the owner (who also seems like a good guy) hangs out there quite a bit! The prices here are always decent as far as drinks go, and I HIGHLY recommend the Skittles shot! It's not as girly as it sounds!\n\nThe bar was pretty empty on my first visit, but it was a Monday so I didn't really expect a big party. It was nice to be able to play pool without having to wait or worry about bumping people with your cue stick, but it made for a very quiet night!", "business_id": "VC0VbRhQqvXpolK3pFuZPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7W4egS-WyR0hRHMfQtPEOQ", "review_id": "1wLh20mJkjy_yt8-DYmNPA", "text": "Dive bar-Check! Cold beer-Check! Pool, darts, and other fun bar games-Check! If you are looking for a friendly atmosphere and a great place to gather, this is the place. There is nothing hoity toity about this place. I sponsored an event here last week with my co-workers, thirsty teachers, and HB's delivered. Service was fast and friendly. Happy hour prices were a plus. We will definitely return!", "business_id": "VC0VbRhQqvXpolK3pFuZPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KA-GVrDP0huPS7zs5tmS1Q", "review_id": "ilzuDmHeb5zIPshQiH-POg", "text": "Came here for a couple of rounds after dinner--it was early like 7ish and the place was pretty empty, but it was nice because my group was able to play a few rounds of pool without being bothered.\n\nIt's a dive/biker place-- but sometimes that's all you need cheap beer and good juke box music. \n\nI didn't notice a \"smell' at all, i thought the place was pretty clean.  And the staff is really nice and tentative....so plus!\n\nWe were of the few \"younger\" ppl here, i think maybe like five others who were in our age group(20's) were in attendance.  Mostly locals probably, but that was cool, fun couple of hours.", "business_id": "VC0VbRhQqvXpolK3pFuZPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jdeNI5TTTuM6mj3HTgstRA", "review_id": "Ok9v4rYrPPo3jvKvDDFxNQ", "text": "This place is a real dive-y dive. It's dim, has a small patio, interesting clientele (lol Browns fans), and yeah, it smells funny. Not that I could dwell on it for long when I was pouring white chocolate ale down the hatch. 'Twas heavenly! The selection of alcohol is actually pretty sparse, but the bartender knew what she was doing, so it's a-ok.\n\nAnd then after you're hammered, there's the gay Denny's across the street. Best people watching ever.", "business_id": "VC0VbRhQqvXpolK3pFuZPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wNqwKWaRjClmcKsoJJRFow", "review_id": "H-T_A4vOI7yS4cyBLrOxmA", "text": "Just another Phoenix dive bar. Drinks are cheap and there is pool, darts and other games. The bartenders are usually friendly and the clientele seem nice enough. I've been here a few times and I've never had a great time but never had a bad time either. I don't see myself ever being a regular here but there are worse places to go....like Wineburger.", "business_id": "VC0VbRhQqvXpolK3pFuZPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "g2mozOU_F1nzpjLDY4CfzQ", "review_id": "Ne5YNIuvegMeDMsbKs3evw", "text": "I love Hanratty's -- it strikes a balance between dive bar and neighborhood watering hole. Nothing fancy, just a good place to sidle up to after a long night. The bar staff is awesome, the jukebox plays pretty much whatever you want, and the drinks are strong. Hanratty's is a textbook bar.", "business_id": "VC0VbRhQqvXpolK3pFuZPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Up6AOvdqO2e4UfQZ-qji7w", "review_id": "yLCBxU6dyrGN15K3QQWvrQ", "text": "Hanrattys is my go to dive bar. You cannot beat 2.50 bud and bud light drafts. Plus it is also an Ohio bar which I can enjoy. Not much of a crowd but it is a fun place to relax. \n\nThey have real darts and pool tables. So there is plenty to do. \n\nThe only downside, is the food. I have only tried one thing and that is the mozzarela sticks so do not try them.", "business_id": "VC0VbRhQqvXpolK3pFuZPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "tiyg_cQaPdUuSG95Xpi_sA", "review_id": "QnaXR_8kxHPzM6i2rQeTFw", "text": "Great dive/down home option for midtown-downtown Phoenix area. Sat on the outside pation drinking cheap beer to watch the cars, pedestrians go by. Best part, the hipster crowd hadn't seem to take it over yet, so it still feels like a bar for the good ole boys.", "business_id": "VC0VbRhQqvXpolK3pFuZPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_h2h6TX5xhhWFIPMnpMd3g", "review_id": "bE0Zs8iv-yIlLC2tjcojEw", "text": "Sitting at the bar as we speak. I always tell people how much I miss all the dive bars San Diego has to offer. Problem solved at HB Hanratty's. A dive bar after my own heart. Thanks HB!", "business_id": "VC0VbRhQqvXpolK3pFuZPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "THNaioelRmWa4NKAdfHubg", "review_id": "Uo9y8rGd0X7Sj_CS9rxWdA", "text": "If you're looking for a small town bar in Phoenix this is the place!  The owner Steve as well as the bartenders are very friendly and accommodating.  Where else can you find great service and $.50 pool tables in Phoenix.  Plus, steel dart boards,", "business_id": "VC0VbRhQqvXpolK3pFuZPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dT5JHk1aJQhOty1kwTitHA", "review_id": "MsvBduUCE0jkXiWC76Opmw", "text": "A total dive.  It's a decent size bar.  There were only a handful of people in there and it seemed like the ones sitting at the bar were regulars and knew eachother and the bartenders.\n\nThey have PBR...Awesome.  My husband had a jack and sprite and got a pretty generous pour.  The people seem nice.  \n\nFor you sport fans, this is an Ohio State bar.\n\nThere are pool tables, electronic dart board, corkboard darts, and several other games.\n\nDidn't try their food, so can't really vouch for that.", "business_id": "VC0VbRhQqvXpolK3pFuZPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VPmaDRN30EYu5V4ZrTTrYA", "review_id": "Vf5tqp5JSN5iZx90WjllcA", "text": "I have been going to HB Hanratty's for years with the Ohio State Alumni Club fans. The owners are and staff are very friendly and have always been accommodating to our special needs.", "business_id": "VC0VbRhQqvXpolK3pFuZPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zJk8Pd-0oY_1m23Xragu8w", "review_id": "8rvFkT0JPspsVfUgQ8ysOA", "text": "Good size place, sold PBR in 24 oz cans for $3.00, not sure if that is a bargain seeing that is not my normal drink of choice, but when in Rome....I wouldn't call this a dive bar, more like a neighborhood hangout, 2 or 3 pool tables, 3 or 4 hard tip dart boards, nice TV's. All and all a nice place to stop for a drink.\n\nOn the other hand I can't think of one \"hook\" that would get me to return there. With all the options in a city this side there has to be something that separates a place from another. I just never found that \"something\" here.", "business_id": "VC0VbRhQqvXpolK3pFuZPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WtHx2gPVQPbacy_HGW2n_Q", "review_id": "8zDF4Z9c8NBUaihBPaZ5qg", "text": "Giving Hanratty's 5 stars as a 'dive bar,' even though its a huge step above as far as we're concerned. The service is top notch - Megan and Terry are excellent bartenders by any standard. Unlike the typical 'dive,' this place is always clean - especially the bathrooms. \n\nWe spend a bit of time here each week ;) and the service never waivers. Love the pool tables and darts, and there are several TVs and plenty of adult video games. It's also a great place to just sit and have drinks, and whether you're a couple, just a few friends hanging out or a group, you can't go wrong. It's the kind of place where you can hang out and be yourself in a relaxed atmosphere, which is why we love it.", "business_id": "VC0VbRhQqvXpolK3pFuZPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7tA6O_H0uWtszsIbolpgsw", "review_id": "qPNVY8tqoSsbO2yqDCFAAQ", "text": "I liked this place. Pool, darts, and cheap beer?! What more could a girl ask for? I will definitely come back next time I'm in town.\n\n I would have given this place 4 stars if the bartender hadn't of almost shorted me five bucks. :/ She even had the nerve to doubt me as I showed her the change she had just given me. Lame.", "business_id": "VC0VbRhQqvXpolK3pFuZPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NjtSvsZTJ6WP7uXYn6o0IQ", "review_id": "bi4d-MOKMVYXl7MHsyaI4A", "text": "It's a nothing-special-place which makes it perfect in certain situations. If you are looking for a dive or a neighborhood bar where you can sit undisturbed this might really be an alternative for you.. but as for going out in any social setting I wouldn't say this is any place to write home about. \n\nI had their pumpkin porter. I knew it was a bad idea even when I ordered. My party was all about to be left to our own devices, so Hanratty's works. There is really nothing more to say about this place..  oh, yeah one more thing to say - the men's room has the most genuine and foul urine smell my nostrils have been abused by since I made a bad decision at the Coachella festival that one time.", "business_id": "VC0VbRhQqvXpolK3pFuZPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MbJOllFenYqRpwOCoaWXtQ", "review_id": "sGUxVMOcLPbzRGRATqVquA", "text": "If you are looking for a good dive bar this is the place. Dave says it has a \"family atmosphere\". Ryan says we saw marshawn lynch.", "business_id": "VC0VbRhQqvXpolK3pFuZPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "haPcehx50oMo-go1xF5MLw", "review_id": "62SCeGTVqNmAgGRw79Gu_Q", "text": "I've been going to Hanrattys for a couple of years, and it's the best bar in Phoenix. Some people call it a dive bar - I call it your local neighborhood bar. The drinks are cheap and the service is excellent.\n\nMegan, Terri and Mikey are the best bartenders around and they drinks are strong. Parking on the weekend can be tough, but you should be able to find a parking spot. If you're an Ohio State game, stop on in during college football games - they are an Ohio state bar.", "business_id": "VC0VbRhQqvXpolK3pFuZPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YyZqQ80rpGbbNsidPERNow", "review_id": "g2I4g14k-H5JpogBGtZBpQ", "text": "Allowed them to hold my debit card here last night, and had $883 taken from my account today. I wonder if there's a connection.", "business_id": "VC0VbRhQqvXpolK3pFuZPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "6WrOT1dj6sigl_voiwQ7HA", "review_id": "Sdtg4GXYv1fVbrFRi9A6CA", "text": "Lovato's was the first place that I ever went to spend more than $12 dollars on a haircut. They are awesome. The place is family owned, and Art and his son Scott both had their turn at cutting my nappy hair and made it look spectacular! \n\nI have since opted for someplace closer but often miss conversing with Scott about working out with his Ultimate Fighting friends. He often had the bruises to prove it. \n\nArt would generally blow dry my hair making it slightly poofy and not unlike his own Frankie Avalon style, but once I got home and styled it on my own, the cut was perfect.\n\nMrs. Lovato, whose first name I really wish i could remember, always offered some ice cold lemonade while I waited and I always felt like an honored guest. \n\nScotts kids can often be found sweeping the floors in the summer and they are about the cutest things you will ever see.\n\nFor guys that like a masculine place to get their haircut, but want time and attention given to their look at the same time, this place is perfect.\n\nThey do all that chicky stuff too including waxings but I can't say that I got experience from them on that end.", "business_id": "qurW9PjV90saHESwsGAwdQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VuI7tNGunjb6TvfwxA0J-A", "review_id": "ZZOB8rSWplPFCgFi-VfEVg", "text": "I am an out of tower in dire need of a haircut. Not only did I get a great haircut, but I got insanely good service. This is a family run store that treats you like a king.\nHaircut, shampoo(so I didn't have a scratchy neck), lemonade/water while I waited, and a great conversation. All for 15$. If I lived here, this would be my goto haircut place. They also recommended a great place to eat.\n\nOnly disappointment is they don't do shaves.", "business_id": "qurW9PjV90saHESwsGAwdQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7_ZhEUnA-ymFeBObvs40Fw", "review_id": "ivbzWuCqM144a9dkGDHxNg", "text": "I love Art and his wife. I used to pay $60 for a haircut, but after going to Lovato's about a year ago, I won't go anywhere else.  I brought my grown children there, who are rather picky, and they were thrilled with their cuts too!", "business_id": "qurW9PjV90saHESwsGAwdQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b02IHc1js5dA4gd_EKYU3g", "review_id": "KoD3pAor8McPK3itSCef3A", "text": "loved this place so much I had to see if there is one closer to home (there isn't in Mpls, but in Chicago....)\n\nwent there based on the previous review; we didn't realize that there's so much more than the initial salad bar -- we filled our plate there and then realized all the stuff behind the line.  \nAll the food was good (we love salads, too) and had our fill and then some.  five soups and chili, baked potatoes (and sweet potatoes) -- great selection.  Although it is all you can eat, I wouldn't compare it to Old Country Buffet, maybe another place that has soup and salad -- maybe \"on a diet plan\" is right.  This is more of a 'lunch' place whereas OCB is a 'dinner' place (or 'supper' if you prefer).\ngreat meal for eight bucks, relaxed atmosphere (be sure to put the marker on your table to indicate you'll be back, or they'll take your plate and tray away :-)\nRecommended.", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rPGZttaVjRoVi3GYbs62cg", "review_id": "RYLCHDohspOVBF7VaHP_qA", "text": "Oh shit!  Literally.  \n\nI was at this location on Sunday night (2/25/07) and it was horrible.  The first thing we noticed was that there weren't any dishes.  It was like nothing new was being washed and brought out for customers to use.  Then the place started to smell bad... and then we noticed the waste water bubbling up from the floor drains behind the salad bar.  It was like something out of a horror movie.  We left in a hurry... a drainage grate in the parking lot was flowing with more raw sewage.  It was amazingly gross.  \n\nAny good experiences I've ever had in this place are moot... I'm never going back to this location again.", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "oqcdLgCFXYhdd70qfl7XeQ", "text": "So, yea. Kelly's review has me more than a little concerned.  Thinking we won't go back for awhile. Most likely quite awhile.  I'd rather be sure they have that crap taken care of.  Literally.\n\nBut here's why we'll still end up going back.  It's all about 3 things.  It's conveniently located.  It makes you feel like you're eating healthy (Note - doesn't really encourage healthy eating, more just a healthy attitude.  Keeps the brownies, chocolate pudding, pizza and mayo based salads in large supply) And then finally - Coupons.  They have coupons ALL the time.  ALL the time.  \n\nSpecial note - if you aren't that hungry - don't go here.  Go somewhere else where you can split your meal or take 1/2 home.  Here that 1/2 a plate of salad greens is going to cost you just as much as the guy on his 4th plate.", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 11, "useful": 11, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "SKay6wpFLlxIbxRjEy6fxg", "text": "While I generally avoid any place with a sneeze gaurd, Rickie and I had a hankering for salad bar. And while we were smart and got our See's Candies first in case the salad bar experience didn't pan out, we were ready for 93 toppings to pick from. Upon entering I was impressed by the cleanliness of Sweet Tomatoes. Every station was stocked and ready for the pilling. I'm NOT here for a healthy salad. I want the egg, bacon, cheese extravaganza. I want ranch AND blue cheese. I want a difibulator!!!! All fresh. All pretty darn yummy. We had a Canadian Cheese Ham soup. Yowza! Good, gooey, salty...really, it was more like a dip. But we polished off that cup. They have pastas, desserts, focaccia, food, food, food. All in all my low expectations were exceeded by a good foodie experience!", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gq_G5VCDziyEV2-bzGuqzw", "review_id": "QxgfmM4c1B0cCHDGj4dIsQ", "text": "It really isn't bad for what it is. I'm currently mowing down on one of the most bizarre and wonderful salads EVER (okay, there's mac and cheese and some orange slices in here too), and with a drink, it cost just under $8. \n\nWord to the wise: My roommate taught me the clever trick of getting a to-go container. Cram as much shit in there as possible and try to shut the lid. Theory is this: You probably couldn't eat it all in one sitting, but you can refrigerate it, so you could squeeze 2 meals out of it. Eating there promises a fat belly, but no to-go.", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "IM2ViHNQIbfl5xOUHQhQHA", "text": "I'm with Norma on the to-go option at Sweet Tomatoes.  I stopped by after Yelp Office Hours today and picked up a salad to go.  (I had planned on eating at Pane Bianco but they are closed on Monday - bummer!)  Actually, for $8.22, it was a great deal!  I left with a huge salad, a side of steamed veggies, a cup of soup, a sweet potato, and an apple.  Now that is getting a bang for your buck!\n\nI've also eaten at other locations in the past and left feeling way too full because when you eat there, you have to take advantage of everything including the fro yo, bakery items, and more... \n\nI was impressed that the entire salad bar was kept clean and had many options to choose from.  I noticed for an additional fee, you can also get a side of grilled chicken now.  I didn't need that though with so many other options.  \n\nI will not be a regular at Sweet Tomatoes, anytime soon, but for the right occasion, especially when picking up 'to-go' lunch, it works.  Good thing I didn't read the other reviews on this location before I went, or I probably would've spent double the $$ at AJ's around the corner!", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ibfK8z_emnNa57YpLuuPWQ", "review_id": "udz9kgFTq83kkOzVFCFqbQ", "text": "All I can say is YUM!  This is my new favorite place.  Not only can you build your own salad, but the premade ones they prepare are excellent too!  The broccoli salad is a must try, and the won ton chicken happiness salad.  I've already been 3 times since I first went a week and a half ago and still haven't made it to the soups, but the selection is great and they all look amazing!  I will try next time and report back.  Also, the lemonade mixed with the strawberry lemonade is soooo good!  I could go on forever... eat at Sweet Tomatoes!!!", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "VJIwFsZ7-udXymDm2inE0Q", "review_id": "r7F7z55x4DVxyGvzpzzm5A", "text": "i am a sucker for this place. its not that is soooo fantastic, its that to me when i go to phoenix/scottsdale (to visit my snowmama)  i feel like im kinda in that albert brooks/meryl streep movie that i love where they die and are in some pre-heaven place where they can eat shit all day and never get fat so the portions are huge and obscene. i dont know why retired people get more food than the rest of us,  but the sad reality is that we do get fat when we eat huge amounts of shit. \n\nand while you can still get fat eating at this place (watch out for the choc chip cookies and the entire hot food section), you can be good, and pick the healthy good stuff and go back and feel good about yourself. its hard cause even though that pizza aint that good, after broccoli it aint bad. and again, those choc chip cookies are all over you- i dont really get why they cant leave them at the buffet but have to have some waiter come offer them to you ever 5 seconds. if you have some will power, its pretty good.", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VrkCU_shiE1KIXpjllGp2w", "review_id": "XznRWACeeGqQUlHfQWgBxg", "text": "5 stars for making gluttony feel so damn good\n\nApparently the holiday dinner was not enough food for me because I woke up the next morning and felt the need to over-eat again. Naturally, I went to soup-plantation. \n\nWhen I got there, I saw that they had misspelled soup plantation, and was a bit distressed. Upon entry though, I saw that everything was as it should be. \n\nWhere else can I get awesome buffet style food at prices that any good ol' pre-diabetic overeating and underpaid american can appreciate? \n\nCeaser salad? yummy.\nPasta? Splendid\nPizza? Fucktastically addicting\nStomach? Distended\nMe? Happy as a cow (pun intended)\n\nAnother perfect meal at the soup plantation AKA sweet tomatoes.", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "9EdMj04xkTJcFGDGYo4C2g", "text": "I recently discovered this place, after moving to Phoenix from Los Angeles, where it's called \"Soup Plantation,\" & I was a regular at their Porter Ranch location.  The food is all very fresh, & somewhat vegetarian/healthy leaning.  Salad & five or so soup choices are the main events, & they don't serve stand-alone meat dishes, but you can scoop big pieces of chicken out of the chicken noodle soup if you want to.  There is great freshly baked bread, with real butter available, plus baked potatoes, pasta dishes, desserts, & so on.  Some tastes are a little odd (unfamiliar spices, low fat cottage cheese, etc.), but there's enough to like here,&  the atmosphere is 5-stars for a buffet.  The menu changes a little weekly, & monthly, & you can be notified by email about upcoming themes, \"Cajun Month\", or whatever, if you like.\n\nWeekday lunch is $8.29, Senior $7.46, & only a little more on weekends.", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bymcwh4EHM_MWiYF435gdg", "review_id": "LycEGW4yxciViThF_hF6OA", "text": "I was satisfied with my meal here. We have a strong lacking of buffets in San Francisco, where I'm from, so I was appreciative of what this restaurant had to offer. Unlimited soup, baked potatoes, and soft-serve ice cream? Oh yeah, and salad right?", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0KXxuKxlspsO6CrDLgQJ-w", "review_id": "kQTGEgnm-Z7LN5GfGUWZwQ", "text": "Sweet Tomatoes is the haven of all buffets. It's large and clean with helpful staff and excellent food. (Or so I've found at this location)\n\nI may go there now...", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "lwppVF0Yqkuwt-xaEuugqw", "review_id": "SOf6nrOmDWo0qe8-yivpPA", "text": "Wow - I have to admit I was impressed!  When a coworker suggested a bunch of us go here for lunch, I was a little weary.  A buffet?  Ewwww....\n\nBut no!  It was delicious!  The salad bar was fresh, staff were actively replenishing everything, it was clean, and there were a lot of great choices.  I greatly appreciated the vegetarian and low fat/healthy labeling and options.  \n\nI can't believe I'm going to admit this, but I'll definitely be back!!", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "mmJzZPMT06-4jRhf5L8laQ", "review_id": "4hC4xSdLugBBRjBX8w3xSA", "text": "This is so not in my ballpark. My family used to torture me and take me to Souper Salad when it was at the Pavillions.\n\nI was dragged here by some folks when attending a seminar nearby. For what it is, it wasn't bad. Veggies & salads seemed to be quite fresh. Pretty tasty.  They had a huge selection of soups which is always good. I think there about 8 options and I hit on 2 of them. Thank goodness they had the baked potato bar. Pretty hard to mess that up. Pizzas (which I find to usually be terrible at these places) wasn't bad. Kind of a meager selection at the pasta bar. I always dig the frozen yogurt bar. Butterscotch ftw.\n\nWalking in & out though, the sight of St. Francis and the proximity to Postino were killing me.\n\nWhile I will never go to one of these places on my own volition, I can handle Sweet Tomatoes and am confident that I'll be able to rustle up something acceptable.", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RxfFQxUtSIGYwTKU_rvAeg", "review_id": "_wWql2QJ7jmKIJg8O0ajfg", "text": "I don't even know why I am addicted to this place but I am. I unequivocably love Sweet Tomatoes. This buffet is great for fresh food and the ability to dine healthy if you want. I also love that our 2 year old can eat healthy for free. For salads, you can choose from pre-made salads or create your own. There is also a food theme depending on the time of the month which determines the specialty salads, soups, pasta, etc. There are usually 4-5 types of soups, baked potato, sweet potatoes, 2 types of pasta, muffins, breads, baked desserts, fruits, and ice cream. My favorites are the homemade chicken noodle soup, their foccacia style sliced bread (so wonderfully garlicky) and their freaking lava cake. Their lava cake is always the end of me even when I try to eat reasonably. What is also great for you sweet-tooth people, are the servers bringing around freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. Ah, sweet heaven...or should I say, sweet tomatoes...", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QzA6ZW1NFid32_g_fsapIg", "review_id": "bgGadHuxl53U7sZOSwI9DQ", "text": "I LOVE this place for their salad choices. The cons are that it is quite over-priced in my opinion and their soup choices are usually very bad. Souper Salad has much better soup choices but Sweet Tomatoes has a much better salad bar. If I have a coupon I will head here for lunch otherwise I steer clear because it ends up costing close to $12 for a buffet and drink, multiply that times 5 lunches a week...", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hedOECpUoqK0wkodLk-rqg", "review_id": "YM4ABj5SNOqUwnKRbQFx3w", "text": "Came here after a baseball game cause I don't think I'd ever been more hungry in my lifetime. Huge expanse of food with a wide range of choices. Had a little bit of everything, but the highlight for me were the soups. Chowder and Chicken Noodle were great, almost licked out the bottom of the bowl. Only complaint I have is was a little spendy for salads and such, but food justified the price. (almost)", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ofxlhi_HKp7myFDpwg9aIA", "review_id": "caB51TOp7HPqmTfO-R0Kxg", "text": "Okay when it come to salad bars Sweet Tomatoes by far tops the competition such as Soup or Salad or your run of the mill salad bar. I usually go here with a buddy or two for lunch about once a week what's really nice is if you sign up for their news letter, they send out coupons usually twice a month so someone is always eating in our group for free or 50% off. \n\nAnd what is really nice is they have different specials every month at this place so you are always able to try new things. \n\nThe vegetables seem fresher here,  and maybe they use more organic veggies because they seem to have more taste too then at other salad bars, and they definitely have more of a selection then most places, so if your not a green freak about veggies and stuff they have a good mix of soups, baked potatoes, pizza and other such dishes to choose from.\n\nThe staff is really good here and this place is very clean and everyone does a great job in making sure you are getting everything you need. The only reason this place does not get 5 stars is the fact that I feel it is a bit pricey for a salad bar.", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZQduSjrBcIYjO1d8IaXxVw", "review_id": "C3jFJzBeQrVicel0U4RYAQ", "text": "Good prices here, but better if you have a discount coupon. I kind of wish they give you additional access to the salad bar portion after you have been through the line and paid, because I kept wanting to go back for the fresh veggies and only ate a little soup and pasta.", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_p9EnnLQg6KDlIRU2fYEJA", "review_id": "_CyoAQyQzy1M7P2wW4mQoA", "text": "Sweet Tomatoes ROCKS!\nI don't mind forking out a few more dollars at Sweet Tomatoes because it is higher quality & a better selection, and everything just seems fresher than at Souper Salad.", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "33vUIil_GCaT92aUaZhRXA", "review_id": "dfLdqRuv5u1_QN9wiCvB7g", "text": "My hubby & I used to be obsessed with Sweet Tomatoes. We would go like once a week, no joke. After a couple years we got so burnt out on it & didn't go for a while. I have been to this location several times for lunch with mainly my mom, but today I went with my husband. Parking can sometimes be a bitch, especially around noon. I don't know why but every time I am at the salad bar I smell B.O. even if there's no one by me! Maybe it's me, ha, but I think it's the building. \n\nAny who, we love the caeser salad & I really like the tuna tarragon pasta salad. Their soups are pretty good but I am not a huge fan, hubby loves their chili. The steamed veggies are just ok but I always get them, the mac & cheese is kind of blah but I will get a lil bit sometimes. The focaccia breads are good & I love the blueberry muffins. The chocolate brownie muffins aren't good alone, but top one with vanilla fro yo & it's delish. Their cobblers are so good though, wish they had them out during lunch too since we haven't been for dinner in a long time!\n\nSign up for their \"Club Veg\" to receive coupons. I never go here without one & it makes it a pretty good deal when they have their buy 1 get 1 free coupons.", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "F6QsMoJdvtohlbnST-fDyQ", "review_id": "cS39zdETdntZhSEZv9jxYw", "text": "This is by far my favorite buffet. It is always fresh,delicious, and You can choose anything you want and eat as much of it as you like. They always have fantastic coupons that you can have emailed to you on line or find in the paper. The price is right. The food is always just made. They are very friendly and they even have Sunday breakfast now.  It is great for the whole family everyone will find something they like. The best thing is it is Super healthy. Love it always.", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 11, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "kGgAARL2UmvCcTRfiscjug", "review_id": "bZfqWDyIM2W8N9lnGYfCGw", "text": "Being on a No Meat Diet makes you think outside the box sometimes when your accustomed to being an omnivore.....so, when we were looking around for a place to grab some lunch a friend suggested we stop by Sweet Tomatoes.  It has been over 10 yrs since I've been to one, so I thought why not.\n\nWe arrived just before the lunch rush at 11:30 am.  There was a short line, but nothing crazy.  I piled a bunch of Salad and Pasta Salad on my plate and then made the rounds over to the Bread section.\nhttp://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/NZAxQxXH0YkSzPOKd_Nv-w?select=jRysLhaB-0yg5Wa2EYYQsw\nhttp://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/NZAxQxXH0YkSzPOKd_Nv-w?select=L3xqRAzbnoT7e2khkOUW6w\nThe food was very good, tasty and satisfying.  I went back to grab a small bowl of Mac n Cheese too, which was ok.\n\nI had a coupon for 2 for $9.99, so it was a great deal.  Overall, the meal was perfect and I left full.\n\nReturn Factor - 90%", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rhb8tUO6p6iUgDgm4JMc8w", "review_id": "RgX3bswKGbW6mlZF8oPqGA", "text": "Family favorite.  Could have a few more salad options on the salad bar.  My very favorite is the broccoli salad. They have some delicious chocolate chip cookies too. Not a big fan of the cheese they use in the foccocia bread. Overall a decent place for lunch or dinner.", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "CEbnzESxh3kYe7hlLIdXAw", "text": "= = = =  THIS REVIEW IS FOR THE DAILY LUNCH & DINNER BUFFET!  = = = =\n\n\nI come here from time to time, but wow, I see that it's been almost 2 1/2 years since I gave it a review!  Things haven't changed much at all during that time.  Today they did have a new-to-me salad dressing, Smoky Ranch, which was good.\n\nA plus (for some of us, anyway) is that this place is nice & NORMAL looking inside!  Some Sweet Tomatoes around the valley look like big metal farm buildings, inside & out!  The long salad bar at any Sweet Tomatoes is always good, with 2 or 3 pre-tossed salads up front, & then lots of ingredients along the line to make your own.  This location (only) has an odd setup for the soup.  They have about 3 or 4 out for you to help yourself to, & then up to 5 more across the kitchen that you can ask for them to serve you up some of.  I'd rather have them just have what they have, & put it all where we can reach it.  One reason for this is that Sweet Tomatoes is very short on MEAT, & at least if the Chicken Noodle Soup is out, you can dig big pieces of breast meat out of there & do what you wish with it, such as make a sandwich.  Today, this soup was one of them that was out of reach.\n\nDaily Lunch & Dinner Buffet:  $8.99/$8.09 Sr. (Rev. 11/26/13)", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oXBahXJCXUEATm5IVexw8A", "review_id": "W6TGlMZWkvm4Ht1Uk46p6A", "text": "It doesn't always have to be fancy schmancy to satisfy my hunger.  I much prefer Sweet Tomatoes to other salad bar joints because their ingredients are fast superior. They have several types of greens and the toppings can include fresh beets, butternut squash, garbanzo beans, and more! They always have multiple soups with at least one vegetarian option and different pastas, pizzas and muffins.  I also like their themes (strawberry, lemon, orange, etc.)...keeps things interesting. They have sodas, flavored teas, juices, milk and water and a soft serve machine with various toppings for dessert. Bring your student i.d. for a little discount, too!", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "kffxYQVQsEpF1DVlQlcGCg", "review_id": "NPkIe-bUgUAWj0jIp-_T7g", "text": "The thing i like about this place is the selection and it is all very fresh!    The coupons really help as well. It is always very clean here,the kitchen and dining area.   So no problem there. Soup is fantastic and if you can't find what you like ,then you are very picky.     Something new that they have started is charging for special toppings.     Which can really up your bill.  But, other than that, you cannot beat the choices.  Bathrooms are somewhat clean. I am sure it is hard to deep up with it all the time. Lots of parking in the lot.", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IGkoathSlJmIOBDGo9vUZg", "review_id": "FMAUUwAH8PX9ow0tO9roYw", "text": "Meh.\n\nThat really sucked comparatively.  What happened to this place?\n\nWhen I came here a few years ago before my wife and I were married, I thought this place tasted great--similar to Fresh Choice in California.  When my wife and I landed in the Phoenix area last July, we came here for dinner and I was struck by more of a sense of mediocrity than before.  \n\nAfter coming here a week ago, we found that it has gotten worse.  We all really had a hard time finding something here we liked.  The salad was mediocre, the panini was a doughball, and the mac and cheese might as well have been syrup of ipecac as far I'm concerned.\n\nOnly the senate bean soup was good out of all of the things I tried.  The woman clearing the tables was nice, and we at least left her a tip.\n\nThis used to be my daughter's favorite restaurant.  Now, she doesn't even want to come here again.  That says a lot to me.", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h3TnHCqFga0VgPO390PjKA", "review_id": "oxFquy4ijcTkPR6I3-aadA", "text": "I remember when Sweet Tomatoes was the big new lunch place, and now I feel old. I feel even older when I realize that I used to come here thinking I would eat a huge salad and then I'd eat a plate of blueberry muffins. And corn muffins. And all the other muffins. I've had a few of their soups that I've enjoyed, mostly the veggie options. The last time I was here for lunch the salad mix itself tasted bitter to me, I'm not sure if it was just the combination of things or what, but I was glad I'd put a few muffins on the side of my plate.", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xV59HB14hq4XTecr3dFibw", "review_id": "-OWkjoiLr2y_7H4A9dXxUg", "text": "I'm partial to the Sweet Tomatoes / Souplantation franchise having been an employee for Garden Fresh throughout high school. However, I have remained a loyal patron over the years because unlike other buffets, the options are always fresh and plentiful.\n\nI understand why Sweet Tomatoes gets some negative reviews. Its prepared salads and pastas are generally just OK. But, what I personally love about this place is that you get the chance to be creative with what you eat.\n\nIf you're like me and you enjoy piling your plate with dozens of types of fresh veggies to make that perfect-tasting salad, you'll love this place. Doctor up the rosemary potato soup with some jalapenos or red peppers and you have a complete meal.\n\nIts all about the salad bar -- you wont find a better one anywhere in Phoenix, at least I haven't. Whole Foods is about the only one that compares even in the slightest, in my opinion.\n\nNot all the prepared dishes are mediocre... in fact, a few have me rushing for Sweet Tomatoes whenever I hear they'll be served. Try the tuna tarragon, lemon cream pasta with capers and the vegetarian black bean chili. Mmm Mmm Mmm...", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NRBhz5ptfd_GNb0dArTggQ", "review_id": "7rwYpJBarJ4lN0F_kXcEqA", "text": "I'm not sure where the negative reviews come from.  We've been coming here for years (probably 50-60 total meals) and I can only think of one or two experiences that were just mediocre and none that were bad.\n\nThis place amazes me, because it's one of the few buffet places where the food is actually consistently good and fresh.  Many of their dishes are always served, but they also do rotational dishes based around specific themes for limited times.  That keeps the menu from getting stale. \n\nThe salad bar is long enough for the 100 yard dash and the veggies and all the accompanying toppings are countless and plentiful in quantity.\n\nThe salad bar is just the starter.  They also have a hot food stations that serve rotating dishes of various pasta, sweet and baked potatoes, pizza, multiple breads and muffins, desserts, drinks, and a 6-7 choice soup bar that's outstanding!  Their soups are very good and made in-house.\n\nWhat I like best is the value.  You can find coupons for different deals, but we use the Family Meal Deal that feeds 2 adults and 2 kids for a flat $19.99 + drinks.  You can't find a better selection of healthy choices anywhere for less.\n\nIf you go to Sweet Tomatoes expecting a Michelin star dining experience, you will be disappointed.  If you expect lots of good, fresh dining options at a great price, you will be pleased with your choice to eat here.\n\nTIP: If you plan on visiting regularly, try to get the kids drink cups.  They offer free refills on future visits.", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dji-3ZSLA33ndPPYT0p7BA", "review_id": "arTX1cYkxbNKEF9XH2NCBw", "text": "Sweet Tomatoes is pretty bomb, I'm not gonna lie. And you can find some great coupons online or in the paper. \n\nThere really isn't anything spectacular about Sweet Tomato. You'll find your average old people, families, etc. It's all very average. But still, very good when you're craving a huge salad and a bunch of salad-y stuff.", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fYgpYJc0BYWMxp1wkgLOXw", "review_id": "Kfe-MR8XpNGO-NQ-8yK8fA", "text": "I just had lunch and was excellent,soup salad and ice cream was really tasty,,", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_9WdLStCJUKWiQhyCzckoA", "review_id": "7415cO7WfEd3QzPmbGrQ_w", "text": "Always great", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "evYAmzE8-gNrPMeun3RlJQ", "review_id": "ovvU2LZUp7sKwtOSyIL8pA", "text": "Always tasty, service is always excellent", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g2mozOU_F1nzpjLDY4CfzQ", "review_id": "wAXpGLuPv-Kuc8jyTlBfrg", "text": "This is great place to have a healthy meal for a decent price. Salad fixins are all super fresh, and there are so many to choose from. The soups that I tried, the chicken noodle and creamy tomato, were as good as any homemade soup I've had. This really is more like 3.5 stars for me, but I give it the bump for the soft-serve ice cream machine -- not to mention the warm snicker-doodle cookies they brought to our table.", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ncCSMaszZYkNS596yYwesg", "review_id": "F9R5SdvENr5Mt-QAopHZ1Q", "text": "I have noticed the trend in all the location but today was the worst.  Coffee was cold and the cream was warm.  The lettuce had a faint smell of bleach or ?  There was almost no breads out but a few drier ones.  I took one and it was cold and soggy.  No one cleared my table or even spoke to me though there were people doing that at other tables.  The frozen desert, chocolate, had no taste at all.  It was cold, creamy and without any flavoring.  The lady at the registered dropped 2 large stacks of glasses (all glasses are plastic or paper).  She and others picked them up from the floor and stacked them back up.  I watched as they gave them to the new customers.  What do you think would be on a floor? There is always lots of food but they obviously care nothing about food temperatures or bacteria on their dishes. I will not be returning.", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hn_DclKLzdxABRGGAuqKgg", "review_id": "K05QvDVOmSA5StZmVjN1nw", "text": "I really like Sweet Tomatoes. The salad bar is extensive, with a good variety of vegetables and some premade salads that are tasty. The soups are pretty good, the breads are nice, and the other sides, like mac and cheese, are fine. I do like their soft serve ice cream and warm desserts a lot. I eat more dessert than I should!\n\nThe food isn't the best I've ever had, but it's a good concept, the price is fair, and it's easy to find coupons so the cost is more reasonable. Sweet Tomatoes is a good way to eat a little more healthy if you're dining out.\n\nDon't go in expecting the meal of your life; go in because the food is lighter and healthier and pretty reasonably priced.", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Dbuk5GMgDK1lkLDO8yN_5A", "review_id": "Mr3RqHnOuxhFPxyrtOW4BQ", "text": "All you can eat greens.  Get your rabbit on here!\n\nTo put my review in context, I love Sweet Tomatoes.  So it wouldn't bother me if one food container is spilling or if the cabbage isn't the freshest.   I just wouldn't eat cabbage that day.  There are so many options (and 2 sides to the salad bar!).  Super delicious, healthy lunch for around $10.", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yP2YpzqEwC4GwcNBKpsl9g", "review_id": "elyWIYAa40RXYqfl6aJm2w", "text": "I love Sweet Tomatoes!  I always get great service from this location especially.  All of the workers are so nice and always have a smile on their faces.  I really appreciate that.  Plus, it's clean and the food tastes great!", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ITobi4Oz-1IsRndzTZwMjQ", "review_id": "Pk28awY5CDrSjXKlyqGYJA", "text": "Everything is super fresh whenever we go. Easy to fill a plate with healthy, delicious salad, but hard not to overheat! Their chili is also very tasty. We always try to eat there when we are in Phoenix.", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fIvDzLhs-cXbTKWp8P3eIA", "review_id": "IoWEnofHfgh0OlWYrgYAQw", "text": "I've been wanting to try Sweet Tomatoes for a long time. I didn't know what to expect. A co-worker raves about it yet a good friend refers to it as \"her dirty little secret.\"\n\nHere is my take on Sweet T's:\n\nI don't eat meat which one would venture to guess that I would have a field day here, not so much. While the salad bar is extensive, the soup bar fell short. There are no vegetarian/vegan soups. They did have a black bean soup and when I asked if they used chicken/beef/veggie broth no one could tell me so I just avoided it. So you feel like you get your money's worth there are lots of bread, baked potatoes, mac & cheese, pasta dishes desserts, etc. to fill you up. The best part of my meal was a brownie and a chocolate chip cookie. \n\nWill I return to Sweet T's? Magic 8 ball says probably, the people watching is unbeatable.", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kItFwg8_w8di-h0RMpzM5Q", "review_id": "T1TcwRho7RHQVUa7xQnkYA", "text": "Great for Salads only \nsoup meh \ndessert meh \nfresh vegetables ,variety of greens perfect", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cTT7cTG6SuVOc1ib6gwhHA", "review_id": "sd9u3bv0BtP1s8rBo3SZJQ", "text": "3.5 Stars\n\nWhen I am building the perfect salad bar buffet in my mind, Sweet Tomatoes comes pretty close.  I understand that this is a chain and can not expect them to cater to my likes 100%.  As you walk in they have a few pre-made salads and in my made up place they would make your salad with the items you like and mix it along with your dressing selection in a bowl for you.  They have enough toppings to make your salad and a good variety of salad dressings.  They offer hot pasta items, muffins, bread, focaccia bread, soups, fruits and frozen yogurt.  I may have missed a few items but am painting a decent enough picture for the folks who never been to a Sweet Tomatoes.  I would like to see smaller batches of ingredients out on the salad bar with more frequent replenishment to ensure the freshest items are out all the time, again this is a item I would do in my made up salad bar.  The price is a bit high as well but usually are able to find coupons online to offset the cost a bit.", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dn9DSDp9CYCRffmL1voq6g", "review_id": "GDdEzL-FfJGuuqZU5OT6dg", "text": "I've only been to one other Sweet Tomatoes and this one is above par to the usual one we go to.  I like their layout and tables, the food is delicious as usual and they  just seem to be run better.  If we are in the area, I'd definitely come here again.  YUM!", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "7qcduzaKtnjRsLo6rrWf5A", "text": "= = = = =  DAILY LUNCH & DINNER BUFFET!  = = = = =\n\nGot together today with Mike C. & Jackie C. to enjoy this Sweet Tomatoes.  Not much new to report here since my last Update over 2 1/2 years ago.  The dining room is still nice & normal looking.  (Some Sweet Tomatoes buildings & dining rooms are strange!)  The long Salad Bar was stocked with LOTS of goodies and there were numerous soups over in the hot serving area.  Today there were about six soups within reach and at this Sweet Tomatoes they have others out of reach but available on request.  \n\nOne disappointment for me today was that there wasn't much meat except for the chunks of chicken breast in the Chicken Noodle Soup.  My last Sweet Tomatoes visit was to the Tempe location and they had Spaghetti & Meatballs & other meat offerings.\n\nAll in all, this Sweet Tomatoes was 3 Stars again...  ok, but not as good as Tempe is now, in my opinion.     :-)\n\nDaily Lunch & Dinner Buffet:  $8.99/$8.09 Sr.", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jX1RlkpEX0qWwfOmTHMbmQ", "review_id": "VNrHw2aEKUmj0f_11e42kg", "text": "Fresh salad buffet, with soups, pasta, breads and desserts.\n\nThe salads ingredients are always fresh and tasty with a lot of great varieties.  The soups can be hit or miss, however the chili is consistently good.  Freshly baked breads and focaccia complement your meal.  Round out your meal with soft serve ice cream, a variety of baked goods or sugar free desserts.\n\nJoin \"Club Veg\" for updates and coupons via e-mail.", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PZHWkUsosYYeZJiCLX-Bdg", "review_id": "urGF2H3Fw5aE-1aNUcAnQA", "text": "This loc8ion has made some nice improvements 2 their interior in the last year which make it a more pleasant dining experience (dimmer lighting & earthy toned walls). My light~sensitive eyes used 2 squint, straining against the harsh bright lighting ricocheting off the white walls which used 2 give me a bit of a headache & felt more like being in a hospital cafeteria setting. (Sunglasses indoors r'nt cool). Even b4 these upgrades, I still preferred this central loc8ion over the I-17 North Black Canyon Access Rd 1 in atmosphere & service. \n\n   I do enjoy the selections & most items I've tried have looked, smelled, & tasted of fresh ingredients & good 2 the palate. I don't eat much pasta or breads so I can't provide much input in that regard other than the gluten~free coconut muffins which I couldn't get enough of. My dinner companion mentioned their pasta didn't have much flavor, leaving over 1/2 of it 2 b taken away. I always luv their sweet potatoes w/ a li'l brown sugar/cinnamon.\n  \n   Most Xs their soups r flavorful & deliciously appealing w/ a nice selection 2 choose from (potato/leek a personal fave) & usually their tapioca pudding is perfect w/ the right consistency. My companion really enjoys the foccacia bread(s) & the servers r always very nice & accomod8ing which is not always the case other loc8ions. I'd steer clear of the caramel topping as it tastes like some1 puts salt in it & isn't complimentary in passing 4 what it's supposed 2 b w/ bit of a funky after~taste, but overall this was an enjoyable place 2 go this wk~end (& whenever I'm in Central Phx).", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7nlZJW84Adt6oYn2shnn_g", "review_id": "J1u6dQ5SWpuy2GTRgfcuKQ", "text": "Great place to fill your self with veggies and soups and so much more. Yummy! For me its a little pricey, so I always come prepared with a coupon on hand. They come once a month in your mailbox. Else sign up and get your coupons electronically and you are set. You basically save on cost of the beverage, but every dollar counts.", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oKzkyfGalJC3-BOeLLCcIw", "review_id": "fCE4YCzVZaDiWyQ6FudLnQ", "text": "It's Sweet Tomatoes, so you know what you're getting: \n\nA nice mix of premade salads, build your own salads, along with soups, breads, pastas and some frozen yogurt.\n\nThis particular location is a little weirdly laid out, and somehow seems like it has fewer options (although I know it doesn't). It's also the oldest Sweet Tomatoes I have seen in the Valley and might be a little worse for wear.\n\nLast but not least: I am not into the Elementary School cafeteria flavors as of late. Maybe I didn't notice before? I still LOVE the salad (can't really mess that up). But the pastas are bland, as is the \"pizza bread\".\n\nSo here's some Level up Hacking advice for you - Use the salad bar to up the taste quotient of your food. Mac and Cheese? Head over to the potatoes and dump some of that tasty shredded cheddar in there (you'll thank me). I think if you come up with ways to jazz things up, it'll do just fine. \n\nSo this spot is A-OK, if you want to stop in for something a little healthier for lunch/dinner. Meh C+", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pEVf8GRshP9HUkSpizc9LA", "review_id": "YnyJIqzA7qsYFRYcFC43zw", "text": "I am normally not one for buffets, but Sweet Tomatoes came highly recommended by some family members for a healthy place to go have some soup and salad quickly.  We stopped in one night and really liked it.  The homemade soup selection was plentiful and made it hard to decide which one to try.  The salad bar was huge, fresh and a really nice selection of veggies.  There were many options of pizza, pasta, breads and desserts too.  You certainly shouldn't leave this place hungry!", "business_id": "wTiQXYB9fE9rcSZDsZgbtQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VDRYPEY-zSs3pbetLkGiiw", "review_id": "-IHDzwbI88dZBfSgoZsM5g", "text": "KTAR isn't \"Live and Local\" anymore, which was their tagline when they moved to FM. Regrettably, the station's only local talk worth listening to these days is the Thursday 'war room' segment of Mac &amp; Gaydos (w/ Pat McMahon, Gayle Bass, et al) and weekend hosts like Jay Lawrence and Tony Femino. Let's just hope Bonneville doesn't outsource its local weekend programming to syndicated shows.", "business_id": "YuUSUcgF5sxKuqzFHCwb8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IUWjTmXc3wLVaMHz33inaA", "review_id": "VTVGbKS0NeJyI-vL3_1AKg", "text": "This station is ridiculous and infuriating", "business_id": "YuUSUcgF5sxKuqzFHCwb8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "hFtlFksrcLaWHGPNa6SmeA", "review_id": "dsqVdBZ7D39jTT7f_2tq7Q", "text": "i don't like this new guy on at 9. he does that question thing that drives me nuts. ex: 'do i think they should pay? absolutely' ugh. shut up. why don't you just freaking say 'i think they should pay'?!?! it's pretty much his favorite way to make a statement. do i change the station the moment i hear him do it? you betcha! ;) \n\nactually, i'm going to donate the rest of this review to bringing awareness to that annoying question-statement. \n\n\ncan i stand the glen beck show? no way jose. \nis he an awful person? i have no idea, i've never been able to listen long enough \n\nare mac and gaydos decent? sometimes. \nare they a little silly in an un-funny way sometimes? sometimes. \nare they like the awkward guy in highschool who hits on you all the time with really lame jokes and you half smile to be polite but secretly can't wait until you can change seats or make converstion with someone else? yes. \nare they like that every day? absolutely not. \nwill i listen on the days they don't annoy me? sure.\n\n\ndoes everything about KTAR get my nerves? not so much. \n\nare the best things about KTAR the Phil Hendries show, the other guy, and dave ramsey? obviously.  \n\nam i over-reacting abou the stupid question-statement thing? i don't think so. \n\nwill i flip out if people speak to me in person like this? probably.  most likely. most definitely.", "business_id": "YuUSUcgF5sxKuqzFHCwb8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pUhzaeZmNU6KvcdvyDy2dw", "review_id": "qL1OHfOSP6cguOPHRd0zFw", "text": "I always listen to this station. All the host are pretty entertaining... Bruce St. James and Mac and Gaydos are probably my favorite.... And who doesn't like Dave Ramsey?! I totally need to read his books... Then only thing i dislike about the station is the syndicated glenn beck show... He talks too much religion, But whatever.", "business_id": "YuUSUcgF5sxKuqzFHCwb8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mTeK5mjxgZhBjvvZc5mViA", "review_id": "AZG4UiFYg0g4o0SAKvMBPw", "text": "The Mac & Gaydos show is without question the worst show on radio.  These guys have NO Class what so ever.  Today our community buried a fallen police officer shot in the line of duty while responding to a burglary call.  The officer was 50 years old with a few young kids and has given his entire life to protect and serve our community.\n\nYET, Mac & Gaydos today ridiculed the closure of hwy 51 for 1 hour.  They made a big issue out of nothing.  It was in very POOR Taste and has turned me off of ever listening to this station again.\n\nPOOR FORM KTAR .....", "business_id": "YuUSUcgF5sxKuqzFHCwb8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-69HRk_D8Hq3Ki1cagvDcA", "review_id": "zm9gWvOxFiOd9-CUKF23EA", "text": "The day radio shows have gotten worse ever since Darrell Ankarlo left due to his car accident injuries.\nBruce St. James is a moderate left leaning.\nThe afternoon guys are both Atheists.\n\nKTAR has turned liberal. I only listen to AM 550 now.", "business_id": "YuUSUcgF5sxKuqzFHCwb8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FjI8gS1kKPTXq_lqebWyVA", "review_id": "nnEXRzmkiDVoKSvg_v-C1Q", "text": "AmyAnn is the best rep!  Give her a ring for your marketing needs with KTAR", "business_id": "YuUSUcgF5sxKuqzFHCwb8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0fWyq8bc9TYp7WAgYh2CeA", "review_id": "hbfpHybg7-YLsk6kqfT-Sg", "text": "Love me some Mac and Gaydos! They are funny and deliver the news that we need. Ned and Connie in the mornings are great too! They have a fantastic dynamic together and help me smile while waking up (Not a fan of Monica who does the entertainment news but she's only on twice an hour quickly in the mornings.)", "business_id": "YuUSUcgF5sxKuqzFHCwb8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7Ks2StcBS5H5htLE8w340Q", "review_id": "KWQFB39V3eBkWV9RbkFCAQ", "text": "I very much enjoy listening to Bruce St James. Very funny and comes up with some great points. Reminds me a lot of Adam Carolla who I miss very much.", "business_id": "YuUSUcgF5sxKuqzFHCwb8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1PWFPOmqvLx3sGKuuKQr9Q", "review_id": "MCe0pSf3A7z2nllP01MNFQ", "text": "Super friendly, brightly lit, great atmosphere.  These people have EVERYTHING.\n\nThis store is loaded with sheet music and song books, and you can get your guitar strings/picks/instrument cables here, as well as a selection of neat straps, metronomes, capos, etc.  They also have a lot of unusual percussion items and other instruments here.  And if they don't have it, they will order it for you.  Just ask.  They can find it.\n\nIf it's musical, and I can buy it here, I would rather come here than anyplace else because just walking in is a pleasant experience.", "business_id": "sS0CSU89WwFtOiARbckgbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VD-RoEyU02NGG7655PMfSA", "review_id": "F02G75awK81j76LturBffg", "text": "The best little music store in Phoenix.  Central Music has been a fixture on Central Avenue (just north of Camelback) for years.  The staff here is seasoned and will help you find whatever you need.  If they don't have it, they will order it.  You can pretty much find any sheet music you need in this store.  They also rent instruments, and sell some accessories.  They are \"sheet music central\" though so if you are looking to shop for instruments, you need to go some where else.  This is a tiny little store, and the best parking can be had around the back and next to Dairy Queen.", "business_id": "sS0CSU89WwFtOiARbckgbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vn3lecMsL3kXVe-7hg3gLg", "review_id": "m_V8kvQg51NvLgZi-4hBzA", "text": "Like Carol H. and Lola M. have already said, this music store has a little of everything! \n\nI was greeted right away upon entering the store, and wanted to do a little browsing around first before I asked for any help. This music store was like a mecca for sheet music! But I did a little perusing myself before asking for the piano Christmas music. \n\nThe friendly staff member brought me to where all the various Christmas music was. There was seriously anything and everything.... from beginning, intermediate, and advance... to Lorie Line holidays... to even John Denver Christmas! I found a wonderful book that had like 100 holiday songs -- perfect!\n\nAgain, as others have mentioned -- if they don't have what you're looking for they can order it. \n\nAnd the music books/sheet music is not just for piano -- for so many other instruments as well. And every genre you could think of. \n\nSo I went to pay and when the clerk rang me up, he automatically started a \"punch card\" for me. Apparently... you get little punches for each $1, or so that you spend. And when your card is filled up, I think you get a $4 in-store credit. Cool! (I wasn't even expecting or thinking of that...)\n\nAnd if you're a light rail rider... you can walk up from the stop at Camelback/Central! :)", "business_id": "sS0CSU89WwFtOiARbckgbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CbLVNavh7JUjlYNQ8qR6ww", "review_id": "25L9H0bUKoFobDqmbZkEDg", "text": "There's not a better selection of books anywhere in town that I know of.  We send our students there all the time to purchase common books as well as the hard to find ones. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable.", "business_id": "sS0CSU89WwFtOiARbckgbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gjl-sAiljR2HLRN2oN5VeA", "review_id": "lXWKkkX-AkRNnViERsaYwg", "text": "I needed a metronome and didn't know where to begin... Amazon showed them over $100...really?  Yelp to the rescue again... The store is charming, bright and organized...love the ceiling papered in sheet music.  Wasn't greeted upon entering and had to wait a few minutes for service which is why four stars.  But the guy who helped me was friendly and helpful.  They had several metronomes to choose from but the acrylic one which makes watching the mechanism half the fun caught my attention... perfect to keep my 13-yr. old on task for trumpet practice!  Great local shop!", "business_id": "sS0CSU89WwFtOiARbckgbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "palND-kF1qpMLhkcgAnSxA", "review_id": "2dEGDrw2FSxc4Os32EHkyg", "text": "Of the three different music supply stores I stopped in, Central Music is the only one I would go back to. \n\nTheir selection of music is extensive and their staff are friendly. If they don't have what you're looking for in stock, they will either download it for you on the spot or have it delivered in a few days. \n\nI like that the staff left me alone to search through the racks. I never felt like someone was hovering over me but I always felt like there was someone available to help. \n\nThe racks are extremely easy to understand and locate what you're looking for. And of course they have step ladders every to aid the vertically challenged. \n\nHappy music making!", "business_id": "sS0CSU89WwFtOiARbckgbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tfnwHqarL4gpm8psLZdwRg", "review_id": "-TRC_V980nDNyqSSZe0E1A", "text": "Very nice selection of sheet music and instructional books. Not too many instruments, and they seem to cater to piano. The people working there were friendly and helpful.", "business_id": "sS0CSU89WwFtOiARbckgbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z4xZrZi_AMtOR6I24dPrHQ", "review_id": "3CsniWphLfhse27u2Q44hA", "text": "This is the best music store in Phoenix. They have a great selection of sheet music and the staff is super friendly and helpful. If they don't have a piece you need, they will find it online and print it for you. They go the extra mile and do things like make sure it's in the key you need. \n\nThey are super knowledgeable and make sure you have all the information you need related to your purchase. I was in there yesterday to get a choir performance binder and a piece of sheet music. While one clerk (who I think is the owner) was finding my music online, the other clerk was taking the time to talk with a father and son (probably 8-10 years old) about the son's first violin and the proper way to care for the bow. He was patient and thorough with them - excellent customer service.", "business_id": "sS0CSU89WwFtOiARbckgbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pn3R3Zh5waghW8YjvHuC3Q", "review_id": "Tbxsci-hjb7pYM4HZW46Ig", "text": "RUDE AND UNHELPFUL... where do all these great reviews come from... the staff? owner's friends??? I have tried to support this local business 3 times... and each time they have had no interest in making me feel welcome in the shop or answering my questions. I have come in to buy violin parts/accessories for my 8 year old, I don't have any music background or knowledge... could they act slightly helpful? Each time it seemed I was tearing them away from some very important thing they were doing behind the counter. Also, they wanted to sell me a set of violin strings for $87 that I later found out are $60-65 everywhere else in the Valley and on the internet. I will not try a fourth time, believe me, I am sure there are other Valley music stores that will be happy to have my business.", "business_id": "sS0CSU89WwFtOiARbckgbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IHOS2MCJ3ZIeRKATH-AJUQ", "review_id": "kN8DAPSLBxUvCEOD_8x74w", "text": "The people who run this local store are rude.  They do not accept exchanges, even for defective products.  I purchased a guitar tuner to be used in my class, and specifically asked for one with no moving parts to be broken.  Within 2 weeks the tuner was not functioning.  I was told to bring the item back to \"See what we can do\", only to find out that they did not take back anything, regardless.  This could have been told to me on the phone, rather than wasting an hour of my time, and gas.  As a music educator, I am very distraught over the lack of professionalism, and cannot understand how a business like this would rather lose a customer who spends hundreds of dollars a year on music supplies for his class, over refusal to remedy a simple situation like this.\n\n\nEDIT:\nThe people at Central Music have sent me a replacement tuner free of charge.  This replacement is very gracious, and shows that despite the initial resistance to accommodate a customer, they have followed through and made it right.  My students thank you, and I thank you.", "business_id": "sS0CSU89WwFtOiARbckgbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "7izaZThzAWk2UjrDTL849w", "review_id": "s57yRtZGnlEzQUS2kuH9RA", "text": "Dear Yoshi's.  You and I go way way back.  Remember that one time I ordered Combo #2 (Teriyaki chicken)?  Oh yeah I mean that was about 500 times.  Remember that time the girl behind the counter was puzzling over my request for some Gomasho?  Oh I meant the 500 times (it's ok, eventually she figures out what I'm asking for).  Remember that time Kirk and I saw a cockroach hanging out near the bathrooms?  It really happened!  But only one time did I see it.  Don't get defensive now, Yoshi's, but please take care of that problem if you haven't already.  It's ok, we will still do business together---especially if you keep your prices moderate.  I'll still order Dragon chicken.  I'll still brave your parking lot, fending off the odd transient here and there.  It's nice to know you'll always be there for some decent japanese style food at a moderate price.", "business_id": "L19_1cG2ALVjdBQ456h26A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "It4hSXn3KR2eJE8EUy9rdw", "text": "I am not really sure why people keep going back to Yoshi's!  I ate it once.  ONCE.  It was right across the street from work (the Indian School & Central location) and everyone went there everyday.  So, I figured I would try it.\n\nNow, I ordered chicken, but I'm really not sure what meat it was OR what part of the chicken it was from.  It was really string-fatty-grizzly.  Teriaki sauce was good and the rice was ok, if a bit *too* sticky for my liking.", "business_id": "L19_1cG2ALVjdBQ456h26A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "0qIsBt4EzBDCKrIviV55Ew", "review_id": "dO-TmPHzYFrImkOHaKEqVA", "text": "I now know how my Hispanic friends feel about Taco Bell. It was almost embarrassing being the only Asian person in the place.  \nI went to Yoshi's Restaurant trying to stay as unbiased as possible.  I try and give all restaurants a shot, why not its close to my house.  \n\nI can't give a three star review because Yoshi's is below average, 1 Star for keeping the place some what clean and 1 star because I'm nice.  The food seems to be inspired by Japanese cuisine but is a poor example for food quality and texture and taste.   \n\nI do not recommend people subject themselves to this type of food. Japanese chiefs pride themselves on the quality, taste and presentation of its food, there are a few restaurants located with in a few miles.", "business_id": "L19_1cG2ALVjdBQ456h26A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fev0iI-XDrteD4SYRKjiUw", "review_id": "k4AUWPbHY8G4zwnBL4PsDQ", "text": "I'm really torn on the number of stars this rating should be.  We didn't go inside, so I can't really judge the place.  The drive-thru was full of pigeons having sex which made me tense and uncomfortable.  I didn't have to wait in the Aviary Burlesque House for too long before you took my order and let me get up to the window.  I thought the prices were high for cheap asian food but the quantity was there.  \n\nThe egg rolls were probably the best I've ever eaten.  I hate egg rolls but I would order one of those again.  My orange chicken, however, was tough and rubbery.  The orange flavor was fine, but those pieces of meat had been sitting out a LOOOONG time.  Too bad too...\n\nI may go back and try something else in the future...but for now, you suck.", "business_id": "L19_1cG2ALVjdBQ456h26A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "W_QXYA7A0IhMrvbckz7eVg", "review_id": "sfZr8JGGheMiRaCB5UVf5g", "text": "Yoshi's was not bad, but it wasn't really that good either.  It get's three stars though for the delicious egg rolls.  They were big and packed with pork and veggies.  Good stuff, but pretty greasy.  The rest of the menu was fairly so-so.  The options were pretty much chicken or beef covered in some kind of sauce.  I got the yakisoba noodle bowl with chicken.  It was actually pretty good once you mixed it around.  The noodles were mixed with veggies like carrots, zucchini, cabbage, and onions and drenched in a very tangy citrus soy sauce.  The chicken however, was just placed on top with no sauce or anything.  Kind of weird.  I enjoyed it until about half way through when the sauce became too much for me to handle.  I'll just drain in next time.  I will probably be back, but maybe just to order way too many eggrolls to gorge on.", "business_id": "L19_1cG2ALVjdBQ456h26A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 7, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Q96IRvil6RNgdLmGKuh81A", "review_id": "8l9Bz5W2m4qDOWBJSZLrig", "text": "Still trying to find my go-to noodle bowl place after visiting Yoshi's. This place looked dive-ish, but some of the best dishes come from places that look just like this. We went through the drive-thru around 8pm last Wednesday. The inside looked closed as the chairs were all stacked on the tables, but the drive-thru was buzzing. \n\nMy friend and I both got the Yakisoba noodle bowl with chicken. I also ordered an order of Gyoza. Both bowls and Gyoza came to $11.00 with tax. Pretty decent prices I thought. \n\nWe got back to my house, opened up the white wine, and camped out on the couch with our dinners. The sauce was pretty good- kind of a citrus soy. The noodles were good, even if average. Veggies and chicken were okay too. I guess the whole bowl was just okay. I was really craving the noodles and it shouldn't be hard to make good noodles at a Noodle place. The Gyoza were alright too- kind of crunchy around the edges. The sauce served with them were good though. \n\nAll in all, not my dream dinner, but just okay. Would probably drive-thru again if I was in the area and didn't feel like cooking that night.", "business_id": "L19_1cG2ALVjdBQ456h26A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-9mljS0O9mwdOnGv-Oea3Q", "review_id": "6h4IhFPYkytTNGQIpxLZpw", "text": "I wasn't to impressed by the building but the location was convenient and the other location was not at the moment. I was the only customer in this big place! I had the chicken Yakasoba. It was all thigh meat. It was okay. There was a healthy percentage of fresh vegetables in the dish to make it a balanced meal. The cost was comparable to having a burger meal but a nice change. It's still not the noodle oasis I was seeking. I have had better Yakasoba but I'll return at least once to try the Teriyaki at some point and the other location.", "business_id": "L19_1cG2ALVjdBQ456h26A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hjJPKQ1Ah91h3fVbc8GsOg", "review_id": "tsNvlg2OM8o4sZFRiJURag", "text": "I would say it is comparable to Kyoto Bowl.  This particular location has a drive-thru window.  The menu is pretty basic, nothing too special.  Low price for a quick, fast-food lunch.\n\nThe exterior is kind of dingy, can't elaborate on the inside.\n\n3-star for a Fast-Food Japanese bowl place.", "business_id": "L19_1cG2ALVjdBQ456h26A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gcyEUr4DXcbjnGRAWFtfAQ", "review_id": "I5Yup0sKpGZ_v6_3lRqcOA", "text": "So being from Seattle, I'm kind of a Teriyaki afficionado (sp?) I have lived in the valley for 5 year now, after moving back from Italy. I've always lived near Central, and no further North of Camelback or South of Osborn. What a great find in Yoshi's, let me tell you. I have been completely hooked on the teriyaki chicken and rice bowl. The chicken is grilled (like it's supposed to be), the rice is well done and the sauce is just right. Those are the three things that really make a good teriyaki.  BONUS: They even have a drive through! Now I will say that I've never had anything else on the menu, but this is the best teriyaki I've had in the valley hands down. And where else can you eat a great lunch that's not fast food for 5 bucks????", "business_id": "L19_1cG2ALVjdBQ456h26A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "pv82zTlB5Txsu2Pusu__FA", "review_id": "RXrj_v7J3eNlrx1dFKh6rw", "text": "saturday afternoon: after a busy morning of \"Total.Hangover.Cure\" induced shopping at the saturday market and then an eventful trip to Trader Joe's my buddy Polo and I were getting apprehensive with Hunger. I was eager to take him somewhere that would fit his requirements (cheap/plentiful) so that he wouldnt embarass me like he had at a \"colorful\" brunch my brother and I had taken him to at FEZ, which ended in him loudly and unapologetically complaining about portion sizes and price. My best bud Polo is a big dude, and accordingly a rather big penny pincher. I was driving us back to my pad when we passed Yoshi's on central, \"whats that place?\" he says, \"oh, just like this japanese fast food place, it's slightly better than kyoto bowl..\" he nearly grabbed the steering wheel outta my hands.\nI veered into the drive thru, ordered a chicken yakisoba bowl for him, and a chicken curry for myself. As we waited for our orders a group of elderly folks strolled by, donna summer was playing on the radio, impulsively i blasted her sweet disco melodies as loud as my car speakers would allow, and we had an improtu dance party in my car as they stared in horror and confusion. the gal who worked at yoshi's opened the drive thru window, laughed and handed us our orders. We took my groceries and our Yoshi's bowls back to my pad, had a quick refresher, and dug into our Yoshi's bowls as we watched always sunny and spent the rest of the afternoon with full belly's of joy. Yoshi's is an easy, fast, and fairly decent alternative to panda or KytBwl, i'll be back soon most likely.", "business_id": "L19_1cG2ALVjdBQ456h26A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "szbTVEtATfn8f9GxbGGO5w", "review_id": "Kn5nJjU4HcpxX_CHh0qxnA", "text": "Well, I was driving between work locations and in need of a quick lunch when I saw Yoshi's through the windshield.  I thought I remember hearing this was owned by the same guy who did Yasu Sushi (which is sublime) so I went in despite the large Pepsi banner outside.  I should have known just by that a lackluster experience was about to be had...\nI ordered the spicy dragon beef bowl and gyoza and an iced tea :)  The beef had an interesting flavor akin to melted plastic.  I kept waiting for the spicy to kick in but it never did.  The gyoza were cold, yet amazingly enough they were crunchy enough to chip teeth if you weren't careful.\nThe tea wasn't bad...", "business_id": "L19_1cG2ALVjdBQ456h26A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MAvkqp_gDtKYU1d981XnwA", "review_id": "FDx8KkgvZXDhV7spuBDNJA", "text": "Repulsive. It's plain white rice with Teriyaki sauce and some disgusting bits of chicken. I made the mistake of not ordering the bowl \"white meat only\" and ended up with a bowl of fat, gristle, skin, cartilage, and odd-tasting bits that I couldn't identify. This is a $6 bowl of disgusting crap. I'm told that the \"white meat only\" option is important. I don't care. Nobody should serve that, ever. \n\nIf you want a decent teriyaki bowl that won't make you want to vomit, go to Costco and get their frozen bowls. I can't remember the brand, but it's got veggies, delicious white meat (with a lot of flavor), rice, and sauce. It comes out to about $1.30 per bowl. \n\nI'm eager to finish this review so that I can stop thinking about that disgusting bowl. So that's all.", "business_id": "L19_1cG2ALVjdBQ456h26A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZfoYXGuypMTzvXuqHsqqAA", "review_id": "taG2Pkb_fZpvZnJKlTvVZQ", "text": "Service is a solid 2, food maybe a 3.5. Rounding up since the $2 happy hour Teriyaki Bowl is a pretty good deal and it's right up the street from my ivory tower. \n\nConsidering there aren't many options for me and my half hour lunches downtown, could be a lot worse.", "business_id": "L19_1cG2ALVjdBQ456h26A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i7VMvAVM5WKraN5ETG15Vg", "review_id": "OaNdPRd8M7yHzySjUUeOZQ", "text": "The teriyaki bowl with white meat is good.  It's not knock your socks off but I go there weekly to get my rice bowl fix on.\n\nThe lunch service is pretty fast which is a big plus.", "business_id": "L19_1cG2ALVjdBQ456h26A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "E5qFR0RBQBoXx8FbrOkdbw", "review_id": "o3TherQWf-kXNa5SQzaEAQ", "text": "It's fine. \n\nI miss the Yoshi's of old, though. They used to make the sushi rolls as you ordered them. The Yoshi Roll was the best!! They still make them, but they are never available (and they are called Chicken rolls now). I asked why and they only make 2 orders worth in the morning and they go fast.  That to me says MAKE MORE ROLLS.", "business_id": "L19_1cG2ALVjdBQ456h26A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pEVf8GRshP9HUkSpizc9LA", "review_id": "bKd-aO5TzJ81BgZQ7iHgPg", "text": "Not sure why everyone is so harsh about this place.  You have to set appropriate expectations when visiting a place like this.  The restaurant was dated, but clean, the staff was super friendly and quite helpful and the food was reasonably priced and pretty tasty.  We sat outside with our furry friend and enjoyed ourselves for a quick bite to eat when we didn't feel like cooking.", "business_id": "L19_1cG2ALVjdBQ456h26A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Dd1JM4375DEl54HueHvxPA", "review_id": "GYEmtuCcU-DAXVGrc5jsGg", "text": "Pretty darn good teriyaki bowls .. and at a cheap price !! Miso soup was 99 cents and pretty good with added soy sauce .. I will be back to try other items ...\n\n2$ happy hour chicken bowls 3-5 pm!! Cant beat that !!!", "business_id": "L19_1cG2ALVjdBQ456h26A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "pZ0wap8SsXWGOr1buHcJ6g", "review_id": "OyxG1frApiQLSymFiIAbUw", "text": "I've been to many barber shops around Phoenix and have uncovered an odd trend.  A majority of the shops are owned by Jewish Uzbek's.  \nWhat do Uzbekistan and traditional barber shops have in common?  I have no idea.  But its strange, don't you think? \n\nWhen I first began to notice the trend, I would go to a new barber to see if  they too were from Uzbekistan.  I'd hear that accent and ask, \"You from Uzbekistan?\"  \"Yes\", would almost always be the reply.  Oddly, they wouldn't question how I knew this.  \n\nIf the Soviet Union were still around I'd be really worried.  I even found an Uzbek during a RARE visit to Supercuts!   Her husband who is also an Uzbek' works at the New York barber on Indian School @ 24th St!  I can name six other Uzbek barber shops in town!\n\nIt must be a cultural thing I'm assuming, but I've noticed most of the Uzbek barbers are not really friendly.  They don't seem to smile or be chatty.  Probably a by-product of the communist economy?  \n\nThat's not usually the case at Central Barber though.  They've learned those social niceties that most Americans take for granted and expect.    Always warm and welcoming and just the right amount of chit-chat.  \n\nOne of the best things about this shop is the built-in vacuum that's attached to the electric clippers.  This greatly reduces the amount of hair left behind.  They also clean you up with a warm towel and give this great neck massage at the end of your cut.  Although the warm towel thing really sucks in the middle of the summer.  \n\nNot sure about all of the barbers, but the owner Roman and Abraham give the best cuts.  No appointments, but the wait is usually no more than 20 minutes max.", "business_id": "AVlnz8OVKacySY9hWNWFUw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "FdTiUJh4NRewatdg0I6flw", "review_id": "lzQE0-t-aynuNTxyXysGkQ", "text": "I'm no shave-and-a-haircut snob, and to be perfectly honest, I generally find the cheapest barber shop or salon I can. After coming here, I don't think I'll be doing that anymore.\n\nFor an exceedingly reasonable price, the owner spent over a half  hour on my not particularly difficult hair. The ambiance in a barber shop is particularly important, and although I came when it was not crowded, I still felt comfortable--enough so that when he had finished cutting my hair, I decided that I'd get my goatee trimmed at the same time. Let me tell you--he put my home grooming efforts to shame.\n\nThere's nothing like a hot towel massage, a straight razor, and high-quality lather to put you in a good mood for the day. I was debating going to the a nationwide haircutting chain a few blocks away, but I'm glad I came here. Seriously, it's only $4 more to come here for a standard haircut, and worth every penny.\n\nBTW-- Yes, he's definitely from NYC, and he's probably Jewish. I don't know about you, but I like my pizzas, my sandwiches, and my barbers to be both.", "business_id": "AVlnz8OVKacySY9hWNWFUw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SzrCBphy0xwRngM2xCO_mQ", "review_id": "IS42PPR6WxzXGb22KGFTOg", "text": "Wonderful, both my husband and son come here.  Everyone is so nice and attentive.  Can not suggest this place enough!!!", "business_id": "AVlnz8OVKacySY9hWNWFUw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 10, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "cRyNICH0mhjxagvSyVr60Q", "review_id": "DyJpIL-9ZqOuV4DmOJ2vWg", "text": "NOT reputable business. Keep playboys around as reading material for guests. Charged me for services I didn't ask for and didn't know I was paying for.\n\nI went in for a haircut, during my visit the gal trimming my hair also trimmed my beard and eye brows; she didn't ask so I assumed it was included. The haircut was good; no better or worse than camelback barbershop near bestbuy or a&d near 7th st and camelback. \n\nWhile paying I was charged extra for the beard and brow trim services. She WAS going to get a better tip, but changed my mind when I found that I was charged for that service.\n\nI don't plan to return here and one star only due to this shady practice. Otherwise it's an ok place for a cut, just be sure and tell them you don't want extra stuff if you're not planning to pay for it.\n\nMy wife was waiting for me while I was getting my haircut and after we left, I found out that most of the magazines available for reading while you wait were playboys. In my opinion, a reputable business should NOT keep this type of material around. Then again, I wouldnt really consider this a reputable business.", "business_id": "AVlnz8OVKacySY9hWNWFUw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Fw5LYu9i4kWQ07bCLigr1w", "review_id": "dxAX2q0OAc_z-Twmpg679Q", "text": "I really like this place. I'm not the type to switch barbers often. But after moving, researching and trying out different places (for the last year) in downtown Phoenix, I think I've decided on Central Barber Shop.\n\nI've had my hair cut from a few different barbers there. Roman is quick and good. I think he might be the manager, or pit boss or something...  I've also had my hairs trimmed from a gal who once asked him for advise in Russian, I think.... Anyways, she ended up doing a very good job as well. I actually prefer Roman and second the blonde gal right next to him. I've also had my hairs cut from a gentleman by the name of Boris. \n\nMy hair is always done well. Pricing is decent. And Dutch Bros Coffee is right next door. North West corner on Central & Camelback.", "business_id": "AVlnz8OVKacySY9hWNWFUw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RSpASzEhMuUX-vDZjnRhUg", "review_id": "2gZlE8_qZYAJC32Ei9G3gw", "text": "I have been coming here for several years. I have always been treated great by everyone. The only person to cut my hair though is Abrahigm. He has always been awesome. I get a haircut and a shave/beard trim. He is very meticulous and a perfectionist making sure you are happy. \n\nThe neck and back massage, warm towels and aromatherapy are a nice touch too. Never been to a barbershop that did this before. \n\nHighly recommend.", "business_id": "AVlnz8OVKacySY9hWNWFUw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_27wGQK1QIlb8e44na4kUQ", "review_id": "HfOdp0QTa3b4U9Upb_DJHQ", "text": "I'm not going to sit here and try to explain this barber shop for the three-quillionth time. Either you've been here and you liked it and we're already on the same page about it being the best in downtown Phoenix, or you haven't, in which case, you really should (which needs to be soon). If somehow you've been here and didn't enjoy it, please go read something else. Not kidding. \n\nGreat service, kind people, good prices, and great quality. If you live in  downtown Phoenix, I highly recommend Central Barber Shop.", "business_id": "AVlnz8OVKacySY9hWNWFUw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fP7UmVtPdKdsnyHjHqKbhg", "review_id": "QJOWE4Y1bbVx0gnXRU0vPg", "text": "I love this place great cut great price and always super service, Roman cuts my hair and won,t let me leave till it is perfect not my perfect but Roman's so he wants me to look his best so it is perfect.", "business_id": "AVlnz8OVKacySY9hWNWFUw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Adq1NeKNVncZxNs9Pl677w", "review_id": "z1K4-q2bTMr6cHB5z5WGgw", "text": "I have been coming to Central Barber for years; all of the barbers are EXCELLENT. I have my hair cut every 10 days, and always look forward to my visits.", "business_id": "AVlnz8OVKacySY9hWNWFUw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j-HXiF-JWTHkc8j3cp8smQ", "review_id": "EcXCdQ65jhnQGNZM4BP3nQ", "text": "It's a great place. They make you feel gpod.", "business_id": "AVlnz8OVKacySY9hWNWFUw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HEj1X_wDknr5656vSKVA5A", "review_id": "AElCHCIOVS6afSO9SfvE1Q", "text": "The best barber shop!!!  They really make you feel good. My son loves getting his hair done there. The massage and warm towel is his favorite. Friendly people, clean place. The price is reasonable!!!", "business_id": "AVlnz8OVKacySY9hWNWFUw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z05fLO8I6bE9K6R7mODZdA", "review_id": "037zbEsV3XdLtnq6vhmFew", "text": "DON'T DO IT! They hardly speak English, and I felt an icy discomfort upon entering. They had no interest in talking to any of their clients. I needed a haircut badly so when one of the barbers became available I told him I wanted a haircut exactly like the guy he just finished with, and even with one of his buddies translating he obviously still did not get it, since I had to keep telling him shorter. The haircut was expensive for a barber shop and not good. Find someplace else!", "business_id": "AVlnz8OVKacySY9hWNWFUw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8B1Vek6nKlIFwU4JaAhm9w", "review_id": "6H_Zl_mQgv5dr5goobpshA", "text": "I've been using Central Barber Shop for years, with very few exceptions.  I need a haircut every 4 weeks and I always leave Central with a smile.  I have had all of the barbers cut my hair, but I prefer to use Abrahigm or Roman.  Previously, Roman's dad, Boris, was also excellent.  I have never had to wait more than one person to get one of those guys, and usually get to sit down in one of their chairs as soon as I walk though the door.  The cut and the hot towel and massage are all so relaxing.  I have also had several shaves there as part of my service.  Closer shave than I can ever give myself, and you'd never believe how relaxing it is to have a guy with a sharp blade that close to the jugular!  I always leave there knowing that I couldn't have had better service anywhere else.  I would recommend it to everybody!", "business_id": "AVlnz8OVKacySY9hWNWFUw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QRoOimQBcTQJ296QTWVUNQ", "review_id": "cAWDHX15qcJ8U6flL6nxmw", "text": "Terrified of hair cuts for years, I decided to take my son to a barber shop. Now he looks forward to his hair cuts and asks to go all the time. Abrahigm is the best. My son refuses to see anyone else. On days that he rides his bike, they let him bring it into the store so it's not parked outside. I have taken him to low cost and high end places, and no one has ever been able to make his hair look nice. I couldn't blame them, he's got enough cowlicks to drive a professional mad, and they've all grumbled after the hour long cut. Abrahigm doesn't take long, and still gives him the hot towel and massage treatment- a place where a boy can be treated like a young man. The search has ended.", "business_id": "AVlnz8OVKacySY9hWNWFUw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sXjI8ROjCYsEMPtQVjHG9w", "review_id": "PORs-EpRoTFOcOq8jPBrcg", "text": "These guys always take good care of me and my toddler son! I look forward to going to Central Barber Shop.", "business_id": "AVlnz8OVKacySY9hWNWFUw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5vA-ztZuf-ECHV783RGumA", "review_id": "40NMjNGBF2cPTPW3WbFqTw", "text": "This is the only spot my man will get his hair cut!! The barbers are thorough, affordable, and trim his hair right every time; they even offer straight razor for face and eyebrow cleanup. Best spot in Phoenix for traditional men's grooming (plus the back massage takes it to the next level). Go there if you want efficient service and a barber who remembers what you like. Completely satisfied, every time!", "business_id": "AVlnz8OVKacySY9hWNWFUw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "UsB8ugrhZwhKhBim_FD3GQ", "review_id": "OZQcVfcnP22o5xS7VsFEJw", "text": "Great barbers they even give you a massage.  I think they should massage the head to stimulate the hair growth  for us guys that are going bald. Very nice guys.", "business_id": "AVlnz8OVKacySY9hWNWFUw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Tomr9p1-7iKA3Mfr7xpjpA", "review_id": "GBLNFgc9O06kNF4-an799Q", "text": "Very reasonable prices coupled with extremely thorough and professional service. My go-to barber shop.", "business_id": "AVlnz8OVKacySY9hWNWFUw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JdSzqBS0wicnprSQc6mfGQ", "review_id": "8U-AaIQu2c0ubkcmhQy8jg", "text": "This is a pretty good place to come get a hair cut. Most of the people that work here are nice,  I would recommend picking out the barber that works for you and sticking with them. Been using the same barber for about 3 years now, and the only time  I have ever been less than thrilled was when I went when he was not there. Good prices, and laid back atmosphere.", "business_id": "AVlnz8OVKacySY9hWNWFUw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UyTzsKJnGWKZyvMpGJcBrA", "review_id": "JhaGGyuKxDfGBkK35wvtsQ", "text": "I've been here two different times, Once for a haircut and shave, another time for a \"trim\". The first time the haircut was great, however after the straight shave my neck bled for days on end and looked like I had been mauled by a bear. You would have thought that was warning enough to stay away but after a few months I decided to go get a neck trim. Bad Idea. Apparently when you tell someone your growing your hair out and to leave the top and sides alone, In Russian it mean to cut EVERYTHING and leave it a little longer than normal. Then when you do ask for it to be fixed they talk crap about you in Russian. Bad Business. I should have spend the extra time and gas driving to my regular barber at 19th and greenway.", "business_id": "AVlnz8OVKacySY9hWNWFUw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XmVlHJP7QfFqXFB4Pm9L6A", "review_id": "YZls5FAKZNvA41ONj-G6FQ", "text": "Great haircut experience. Old school by three \"old\" Russian guys. Very friendly and welcoming even at 8:30 in the morning. Got the hot towel, hot lather around the ears with straight razor topped off with vibrator shoulder and neck massage. All for under 20 bucks (not counting tip). Next time in Phoenix needing a trim I'm there!", "business_id": "AVlnz8OVKacySY9hWNWFUw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6jJ7TzwdBbaux6C_lU34eg", "review_id": "1wE0GkiXlFt8LllRuZmzuw", "text": "Excellent service. Roman, the owner, is kind and friendly with reasonable prices. \n\nThe only barber shop I frequent.", "business_id": "AVlnz8OVKacySY9hWNWFUw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 11, "useful": 7, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "9Xf5Xs9YGhYEjPixQGcX4A", "text": "Dairy Queen? Or Dirty Queen? And I'm not talking about my femmy neighbor with the Member's Only jacket drenched in Patchouli. Really, it's not working. You're just stinky. But this DQ could use a visit from Mr. Clean and the Brawny paper towel guy. Both of whom I've had huge crushes on. Napkins, papers and spoons on the floor. Behind the counter wasn't a pretty picture either. They weren't busy and should have been cleaning. You know what they say...\"If there's time to lean, there's time to clean.\" However, my simple little vanilla cone really hit the spot. For that...2 stars. Staff was friendly. One more. Total. Three stars", "business_id": "zZmhEpiVpRfFQid87-pcOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oIVsVM8H273aoT1JUmsDIg", "review_id": "b__2-pcp956qWHeBYl5y2Q", "text": "The other night I was craving a Peanut-Buster Parfait but had no desire to schlep inside the nearby Dairy Queen.  I was feeling lazy, bra-less and make-up free.  Easy solution, I thought. Drive a little farther to the drive-thru Dairy Queen. YES!!!  \n\nCentral was eerily vacant of cars, so I made it there in no time. It took a while for someone to take my order and then when I got up to the window, this young kid looked at me and asked if I was \"so and so.\" At first I thought I didn't hear him right so I said, \"What?\" He repeated the name. I ponder it for a moment, and with a scrunched look, I said \"Uh, no.\" \n\nI paid, got my change and drove off.  But I started thinking on the way home: could that have been a secret code? For a drug-deal? Or some cool rave party? Damn! I should have said \"YES!\" I could've had some extra fun with my Parfait!  Oh, well.  It hit the spot. I'll be back again, and maybe the next time I'll remember to say \"yes\" if asked a random question.", "business_id": "zZmhEpiVpRfFQid87-pcOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Q96IRvil6RNgdLmGKuh81A", "review_id": "FUoGqJwAEHMyy_aLDZ2LhQ", "text": "This DQ is getting a face lift and it looks like they're almost done with the remodel.  \n\nThe good: DQ now offers a \"Mini\" size which is PERFECT for my periodic Half Health Bar, Half Oreo Blizzard cravings.\n\nThe bad: The Drive Thru takes FOREVER!!  Seriously, I don't know what is happening inside when there are only 2 cars in the parking lot?!\n\nThe ugly: The damage those Blizzards are doing to my heart and ass", "business_id": "zZmhEpiVpRfFQid87-pcOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Br9mpMhkVunsp8Un5GpYWA", "review_id": "XvZr-Wrc3wGXn6MICr65rA", "text": "I am so glad they remodeled this place.  It was getting a bit run down, but is a staple as one of the only dairy queens in the central Phoenix Area.   The service is good and the ice cream always hits the spot.\n\nYesterday we went through the drive-thru and had to wait a bit, but once the window a Hispanic man in his early 20s handed us our amazing shakes and was so friendly.  He was overly kind and made me wish I had gotten his name as we drove away.", "business_id": "zZmhEpiVpRfFQid87-pcOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-ku2SB6n6TOhp80Q4A1LRw", "review_id": "whGaqavnHw9SulMHsJ_3Gg", "text": "Yep it's a Dairy Queen, It's a little busy around 7, but worth the wait.", "business_id": "zZmhEpiVpRfFQid87-pcOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A2t3ycQz0oZO1yAPD8UiDw", "review_id": "FXd2UOSUY8oZ4apstE_vdg", "text": "We went for  soft serve cones on July 11 in the early evening.  The ice cream was smooth and creamy and certainly hit the spot.  What impressed me the most was the friendly staff!  They are awesome.", "business_id": "zZmhEpiVpRfFQid87-pcOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GubdNFoDAsiwE6bWIr97cQ", "review_id": "V_UoUC047f4uyJJhHmvfcA", "text": "I Iike soft serve and soft serve with a chocolate shell on it .... yum\n\nOh and nice folks and a decent price.", "business_id": "zZmhEpiVpRfFQid87-pcOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e-GOQDdx_pPSi_dHJ87oKQ", "review_id": "MVVFbzcbZhewldZ-ovJl7Q", "text": "Who doesn't like DQ? And they gave this one a face lift!\n\nNot a lot to say here but I've never had bad service here and the drive thru seems to be always busy so, dozens of ashamed late-night eaters can't be wrong.", "business_id": "zZmhEpiVpRfFQid87-pcOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v7Ej1VlitSTUXv_8Jy5THQ", "review_id": "ZPWtFt-Liu3VC-Rk7gqmpw", "text": "Was next door waiting for my girlfriends doctor appointment when I got hungry so I walked over to this place. Says doors open at 10:30 so I checked my phone and surprisingly it was exactly 10:30, so I reached for the door and it was locked. I decided to wait 5 minutes in the chair outside and watched an employee walk in and lock the door behind him so I left. Needless to say if your establishment opens at 10:30 then be prepared to open at 10:30. They lost my lunch business for today.", "business_id": "zZmhEpiVpRfFQid87-pcOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0Yrlfu8-YtHn2k3wr2_wGw", "review_id": "H9SzEcEwXTGhzojs2Ixxjg", "text": "My wife and I are regulars at this location for their frozen treats.\n\nI normally put fast food at 2-3 stars, but this place gets the fourth star for two reasons.  First, I'm really impressed with the cheerful attitude by the staff, even though they are often slammed in the evenings.  Second, this place is always neat and clean.\n\nAwesome Blizzards.", "business_id": "zZmhEpiVpRfFQid87-pcOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "L9-X4KASFfdhOeVeYSDgvA", "review_id": "YNF34FbiTGvbc-j89u8zHQ", "text": "Quick and pleasant drive-thru service and standard issue DQ deliciousness - perfect dessert stop.\n\nIf you've never been to a DQ before, try a Peanut Buster Parfait - the soft-serve is delicious, the fudge is thick and creamy and the peanuts are plentful and salty - it's an excellent combination.  My husband 's favorite is the Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Blizzard, if you're looking for a sure thing in a cup.\n\nEnjoy!", "business_id": "zZmhEpiVpRfFQid87-pcOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Rzh6otnpcsIXswsOjb4jcQ", "review_id": "qFdIZy28d8-BC-9o675tmw", "text": "Ice cream was typical for DQ but neighborhood was a bit sketchy on a Saturday evening. A guy outside had a holstered firearm. \n\nVery small store. Very limited seating. \n\nMy only concern was how well they cleaned the Blizzard machine. Just looked like it needed some cleaning. No one got sick so probably fine too.", "business_id": "zZmhEpiVpRfFQid87-pcOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_Lz4b5QL0K8ndeyz2vxslA", "review_id": "45BGld16zek-88XlW-VJSg", "text": "I loved DQ as a kid and practically lived there as a teenager.  Fast forward many years and I am now rediscovering the joy of their soft serve.  I am an ice cream fiend and DQ's vanilla cones just seem to hit the spot these days.  Something about the cold, creamy goodness is deeply satisfying, and is rivaled only by their chocolate sundae.  This location has been here forever and has been upgraded.  The staff is very polite and the drive-thru is usually busy.  Most times this deliciousness is worth the wait!", "business_id": "zZmhEpiVpRfFQid87-pcOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eoNGZ4_YyKy5fiJTuWghIQ", "review_id": "c6mvKx8tZiXEUupOs4OLcw", "text": "Slowest moving Dairy Queen I have ever been to! Went at 2 and took 20 minutes for my order which was the lunch deal for one not any big order , food was still good as good as fast food gets, but not quick enough for me to stop in and get my lunch", "business_id": "zZmhEpiVpRfFQid87-pcOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "DJIwm4UCnM-SOxXbARjPsQ", "review_id": "rEQeOUtYZbJpfoogJ4kbRQ", "text": "Holy selection, Batman! This place is near full to bursting with anything and everything related to the universe of comic books and superheroes.\n\nThe shelves along the walls of the store are lined with comic books arranged in an almost too perfect manner. You can find the newest issues of your favorite comic book here, but for the serious collector (and I do mean serious) there is a large assortment of rare and vintage comics from the 70s, 60s and beyond. High quality items all wrapped up in protective plastic sleeves. In fact, you can buy your own protective plastic sleeves here to protect the comics you have already purchased. If you're a serious collector, consider checking here before you look on eBay.\n\nAn extensive selection of graphic novels, Manga and books pertaining to the world of your favorite cartoon hero can all be obtained here. Action figures? Yep. Quite the selection of your standard superhero action figures and some not so common figures. Busts, maquettes, statues, ceramic figures and more can be found here as well. \n\nOne of the most extensive selections of comics and action figures I've yet to encounter in Phoenix. Definitely check it out if you are into comics in the very least.", "business_id": "y9cQ0DBC0qFNgkpTXHzokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "96qekpUBXmq3okuznAtIAQ", "review_id": "DYPoFHXJwzNG_6SXz8IhCw", "text": "Although this place is a bit out of my way, and I have only been here once,  I plan on making the trek to All About Comics at least once a week! The selection is unbeatable, and there are rare or collectible issues as far as the eye can see!!!!\n\nThe best part is that for each comic/graphic that is purchased over $10 you get a stamp on a frequent buyer card. Ultimately receiving a freebie.....awesome!", "business_id": "y9cQ0DBC0qFNgkpTXHzokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "qvGpyNphRSx6PxwuPzh9aA", "text": "Married or dating a Comic Book Nerd?  Here is the perfect place to purchase a gift certificate for that special person in your life.  \n\nThe staff is always so nice here.  I only go when I need to purchase a GC for the hub, it's even bagged and boarded! \n\nThe parking is a bit tricky, be careful when trying to leave.... you have to semi reverse onto Central if you don't plan accordingly.", "business_id": "y9cQ0DBC0qFNgkpTXHzokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "-txH2zJSBZQHO6RWvoWXuQ", "review_id": "HL6NSlJzQxjlUGQxO3pU2w", "text": "Lucky for me I have a 12 year old son, so I have an excuse to hang out at comic stores.  I am actually a huge fan of comics (*ahem*, I mean Graphic Novels), and could wander and read in here for ages.  We've tried most of the comic shops in town (from the \"too hip for you\" vibe at Atomic to the \"too nerdy for anyone\" vibe at Samurai), and once we found this one vowed to never go anywhere else.  As a mama, nothing can win me over like being nice to my cub, and when my son has questions, they treat him so politely, they never speak down to him, and they seem to truly enjoy having conversations with him about the material.  The store is neat, clean, bright and well organized, and just in general one of my happy places.\n\n(Also my kid wants to work here.  But I swear, I'm not just kissing ass to get him a job).", "business_id": "y9cQ0DBC0qFNgkpTXHzokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "o1HQEND6cg-4SK0Z1ASBMQ", "review_id": "GzSYjNk93qQlIRSuFsq4Aw", "text": "All About Books & Comics is like philosophy and Phil Collins' post-Genesis contributions to music; I know I'm supposed to give a shit, but I don't. Try as I may, I just can't get excited about it. \n\nAAB&C has everything a good comic store should have; in-depth yet intuitive store lay-out, boxes upon boxes of back issues, nice tidy displays of action figures and busts, a big sign on the front of the store  professing their accolades...\n\nAnd that's it.\n\nThere's no playing or reading space of any kind. No television. The radio usually plays smooth jazz or some other music substitute.\n\nAnd unless you're willing to strike up a conversation with the guy in the Amoeba Music t-shirt who so looks like he's already judged your worth as a person by the time you've made it to the graphic novels section, there's really no one to strike up any conversation with. Unless you need help looking for something (here's a hint...alphabetization).\n\nYes, AAB&C is a good \"comic book store\"...by standards set ten or twenty years ago. These days I expect more from my comic book store. \n\nMaybe it's because of the integration of trading card players into geek culture. Or maybe it's because the internet has replaced basic human interaction and I crave more face to face time with other nerds like myself. \n\nOr maybe it's because it's 114 fucking degrees outside and I need a place to go.\n\nBut me personally, I like a comic book store with some atmosphere and hospitality.\n\nSure, not having any playing space to play or read cuts back on the \"Yeah, I think I can get it one more game in before my mom comes to pick me up\" crowd, but let's call a spade a spade; you used to be that fucking kid. And so did I. \n\nMaybe it wasn't our local comic shop, but it was the mall, the movie theater, perhaps even La Biblioteca. We've all been there, we all had parents who didn't want to spend the weekend with us, and as annoying as the spectacle of sad and fail is to behold, we have no real place to pass judgment. \n\nAfter all, we're the ones buying comic books and action figures we'll never take out of the box. And the shops can afford to carry such ridiculous fare from all the income they get hosting Magi-Yugi-Mon events.\n\nBut wait, if AAB&C doesn't cater to such a crowd...how do they...wait what?\n\nIn my reviews of other comic book outlets, I've referred to AAB&C to \"All About Crooks & Comics\". \n\nThis is not a mere clever nickname given by the fund-deprived; AAB&C has a reputation for ripping off those poor and unfortunate few who come across a rare or vintage back issue/piece of memorabilia and bring it in hoping to get a reasonable price for it. \n\nI can't prove from first-hand experience, as I'm not a \"collector\", I'm a reader. I don't keep my books in bags, and with the exception of a set of JTHM I got for Christmas from Misty S, I don't even have any recent single issues. I just wait for them to come out on trade paperback. \n\nI know. The horror. The horror.\n\nBut I have had a lot of friends who've griped to me about going back to AAB&C and finding the same book they sold them a few weeks ago on sale for 3, 4, or perhaps even 5 times the amount it was bought. \n\nGranted, this is a common occurrence in all \"Used & New\" businesses; remember that commercial for Gamestop where the guy mentions that he's selling his copy of [Random First Person Shooter] for 15 bucks? Yeah, that never fucking happens. That guy would be lucky if he got 10, and that's including the 10% extra that his Gamestop card would give him, if he was smart enough to sign up for one in the first place. \n\nBut if AAB&C doesn't really buy into the whole \"trading card/clicking miniature figures\" craze, it makes you wonder where the profit comes from. Especially when there's a Samurai on Indian School & 7th St, an Atomic Comics at 28th Dr and Peoria, Stalking Moon on Greenway and Hero Comics on T-Bird.\n\nMaybe AAB&C primarily services \"serious buyers\" who do not have the time or patience for all the hub-bub and tomfoolery to be had at the other, trendier locations. Maybe it's those same people who gave this place all 5's (except the one who admits they only come in to buy gift certificates). \n\nMaybe that's where AAB&C's niche lies, and we should accept that certain people want certain things out of the places they give their patronage.\n\nWho knows? You've probably stopped giving a shit about what I say ever since I admitted I only buy trades. \n\nBut don't lie, you've got a friend who spouts nothing but quotes from Plato and Socrates, and every time he walks away everyone in your group is all \"I just want to kick that guy in the fucking balls!\"  \n\nUnless that friend is you.\n\nYou ass.", "business_id": "y9cQ0DBC0qFNgkpTXHzokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GkWuTgewni9bzPM4HUCO-g", "review_id": "SEo27gJ1JB2EZGw3psnJfA", "text": "I would like to respond to Jetta's description below. I like AABC for all the reasons he doesn't like them.  Yes, they may only sell comics and toys but they do that better than anyone else. It's about quality not quantity.  He asked how they stay in business when there are so many comic stores in the valley.  The truth is the other stores are garbage. Read on\n\n(1)  They don't pilfer through the comics before putting them on the shelves. The owner even unloads the comics from the boxes right in front of you and lays them out on a glass table. So if you are guy who is trying to acquire that CGI 10.0, you will have a chance at this store. At Atomic Comics and the other stores, they go through the comics before the store opens and selectively remove the comics in the very best condition for their employees.\n\n(2) They leave the comics on the shelves longer. They are not greedy. They don't pull a comic off a shelf and mark it up a $1-$2 a week to two weeks later. They only do this if a comic is ridiculously hot which is rare. It's nice to know that you can find a comic a month after it arrived on the market selling at cover price. There is not another comic store in Phoenix that does this. Take my word for it. I've been to everyone and they pull them off the shelves quickly\n\n(3) They don't stuff their shelves and the comics are in great condition. I have been to every comics store in the valley and AABC is the only store in which the comics are consistently in great conditions on the shelves. You will not see bent corners. You won't see shelves being overly stuffed so that the first few issues and the last few issues in a stack are damaged. \n\n(4) Inventory- If its not at AABC, I go to the internet because it's not going to be at any other store in the valley.  I have too many stories of walking into other comic stores and requesting an issue and they are out or don't have it only to find 2 or 3 copies at AABC.\n\n(5) Sales: there is not another store in the valley that gives you 25% of everything in the store on Jan 1st and July 4th every year.  That includes the high priced collectors items like Incredible Hulk 181. They also have a graphic novel punch card much like a Subways sandwhich card. \n\n(6) Service: It has a mom and pop feel so you get to know the actual owners of the store. The employees actually work and are helpful if you ask questions. They are not just standing around chatting with each other like you find at Atomic Comics.  They are also humble and are not condescending. This is a great place for collectors and readers of all experience. They are also not pushy. They don't push any comics on people. I love how you can stare at comics for 45 min  in peace without someone hassling you or making you feel guilty.  They will help if you need it but they will leave you alone. \n\n(7) Ambience: I feel like I'm walking into a Comic store not a Nine Inch Nails museum.  It's colorful, clean, organized and easy to navigate. it doesn't look like some cheap strip mall store like Heroes or god forbid Stalking Moon in which it seems like some Geek bough a collection on Ebay and decided to pay rent next to some Chinese buffet and open a comics store.\n\n(8) JUST COMICS: This is exactly why I come here.  I was at Atomic Comics in Chandler and I couldn't even check out some comics because the shelf was being blocked by a card table.\n\n(9) Clientele:  Look, I'm not a typical comic collectors. I don't wear tight black shirts,  I have no facial hair or piercings, I'm not up to date on all the independent \"alternative\" comics, I love Marvel and DC. I can't stand \"Goth.\" Yeah,  I'm a regular guy who also happens to like comics. If you are one of these people, you will feel comfortable here.  If you haven't read comics in ages and just wanna check out the scene,  this is your place  \n\n(10) KNOWLEDGE: The employees are educated about comics but are not pretentious. Phil is a comics' genius but he isn't intimidating. Eddie is very up-to-date on all the latest indie stuff but he will tell you honestly what he thinks about an issue and if a series is worth collecting. No pushy sales people\n\nTo show that I'm not the owner and to be fair, I do think their prices can be steep and I don't always think their older items are accurately described. I also think they can charge too much for variant issues when they first arrive. Their toy prices are pretty fair and you can get steals in this", "business_id": "y9cQ0DBC0qFNgkpTXHzokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "yGs16xQiN3dLo03OQyto8A", "review_id": "zo4thGkhQO6B8ashj2mTbg", "text": "Jeff P has it all right. I've been going to AABC for a really long time, and they've always been my favorite shop. \n\nThe owners are always up to help you, and the staff is excellent. No matter if I'm in 1 time every 6 months, or every week, Eddie always has my books pulled and he knows my box # by memory. I don't even know my box number.\n\nI've been going to AABC exclusively for years, and I see no reason to change.\n\nAtomic is trying too hard, and they don't care about you. Samurai is good, but not my style. They are great for indie and anime, but I'm a Marvel guy.", "business_id": "y9cQ0DBC0qFNgkpTXHzokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 10, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "e-CToJRY2kiA43gDW6Te6w", "review_id": "ge9tC71bwldgW99lDEKPsQ", "text": "*Quite possibly the BEST comic store I have ever visited******\n\nI am not a collector of comics (I have bought a few here and there).  I am a HUGE horror film fanatic and found many of my now beloved back issues of FANGORIA, GOREZONE and STARLOG right here--in this store.  Although this was done many years back--I am happy to see this place still around--and from the reviews--still (on average) doing a fantastic job.  \n\nThe employees here were outstanding and kind.  And it was such a pleasure to have that wondrous experience to search through boxes of vintage horror mags and see a glowing evil pumpkin and the year \"1981\"...congrats Brad--you just found Fangoria Issue #15...and what an issue it is.....!\n\nPlaces like AABC make me so sad.  They only remind us at what we all helped to kill (NOBODY is without blame--be honest!)--by ordering off the Internet and not putting our faith & money into establishments that offer a community shelter.  These stores are safehouses for weirdos like me--those who live on the fringes and have eccentric taste--constantly looking for the obscure.  \n\nNext time I am in the Valley--I'm heading straight here.  If you live in the vicinity--get off your ass.  We all think the \"grass is greener.\"  Well--as a Californian--who lives within miles from NUMEROUS comic shops--listen up Phoenicians--you have a treasure here...........right down the street.", "business_id": "y9cQ0DBC0qFNgkpTXHzokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "jQxxHLXLbFsNYNWNdSjRKQ", "review_id": "EHpwtXCYq8uIlxGjdcRfuw", "text": "DUDE..where is the manga....where are the card tables. .....What the heck is this place doing selling comics! This is outrageous!  And why are you talking to me and trying to help me comic clerk! Your job is to give me a huge sigh and exasperated look as if I asked you to perform surgery. This being helpful and friendly is really bothering me. You guys are just too weird. I need to go back to Atomic.", "business_id": "y9cQ0DBC0qFNgkpTXHzokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "A6bvZcQnSSLswDptnhf7bQ", "review_id": "gy5l925R2Gj0sWAXlLVJiw", "text": "All About Books & Comics...\n\nYou, I like.\n\nYour staff is just helpful enough to say \"Hey!\" as I'm walking in the front door (or the back, as this godless Briton often does) but not so hell bent for sales that I can't get to the New Comics wall without a short, bushy-haired managerial figure latching himself to my leg and dry-humping with reckless abandon. (See: Atomic Comics in Mesa)\n\nWhen you walk in the front door, it smells like comic books. Which is somehow appropriate, because AAB&C is one of those no-nonsense-type specialty retailers... like those stores you see in a strip mall in South Phoenix with the simple title of \"GUNS\". (What's next? A restaurant called \"FOOD\"? But I digest.)\n\nAt first glance, you might wonder what AAB&C has that other comic retailers don't. Frankly... as far as buying comics on a week-to-week basis goes... nothing, really. But when it comes to old comics, All About is all alone at the top of the heap. \n\nYou see, I haven't lived in AZ all my life... but someone was kind enough to inform me that in the 90's... All About wasn't just one store. They had a bajillion stores spread all across this absurdly large civic pitri dish we call Phoenix. But when the comic book crash happened in the late 90's or whatever... they narrowed down to just one location. So ALL of the old back issues from seven or so stores had to be put into one warehouse. Which is why if you ask for basically any old comic that isn't Action Comics #1... they'll have it.\n\nThe only complaint I can offer is the music selection. It's just so wimpy and non-committal. The classic rock station? REALLY? What's the matter? The Easy Listening station wasn't coming in clearly? What a bunch of girls. Not that I want to hear hardcore Gangsta Rap or Thrash Metal while I buy my X-Men comics or anything, but still...", "business_id": "y9cQ0DBC0qFNgkpTXHzokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "r3_JcUFWGERe8ytAHQPDyQ", "review_id": "Go_-vZPwR3xdWdwdDG618w", "text": "Yay Eddie!! Love that this is a family-owned business, where the staff remembers you and what you like and can offer good suggestions. If they don't carry what you're looking for, they quickly offer to order it, and the item is usually there within a week. They have a good selection of independent (not the best, but no one really does---well, maybe Ash Comics), toys, and shirts.", "business_id": "y9cQ0DBC0qFNgkpTXHzokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NrMU4Qs8qqIZ536buLYQ8w", "review_id": "dH5ZrAKrF86liL1ctfx34g", "text": "I have yet to visit Atomic since I moved into the area...but I must agree with Rahul.  There is nothing wrong with this place.  Staff left me alone until I wanted to ask them something, then they were attentive and helpful.\n\nPricey?!  While other shops have cheap bins, none usually have whole runs of old series.  Currently...you want to get the whole 80's/90's Silver Surfer series?  Go now...you could pick up the whole thing for about a buck an issue on the shelves.  Nice cheap back issue room...and back issues all over the place.  A nice wall of trades.  \n\nAgain though....another week...I can't get all the issues that came out this last Wed. (yes...on Sunday..but still).  Considering that everyone raves about all the extra copies these guys have on the shelves....my first time there...I saw it not.  X-Men for crying out loud.....\n\nBig bad...their subscription program.  For every $20 I get an \"All About Books and Comics dollar?\"  Really?  For every $20 a $1 in-store credit?  That sucks.  Call Acme Comics in Bloomington, IL...and Jim will tell you how to manage a real subscription program.  \n\nIt is a cool place...and I will visit...but DCBS is probably getting my monthlies.  Shops get pretty steep discounts on these....for regulars they should be able to do better for the subscriber discount.", "business_id": "y9cQ0DBC0qFNgkpTXHzokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "IPJTjIzF6T4IGQ0ha933aA", "review_id": "ulee1P6s1kzIDhqgOITtZw", "text": "From the exterior I thought this comic show was going to be pretty bad ass. They had a ton of well painted comic characters on the windows, and really, if you can get Spider-man from not looking like some Mexican bootleg toy reject, more props to you.\n\nBut when I got in here I really didn't feel much love, nor did I really get a good sense of what this comic shop did well and was just there with in terms of product. \n\nYes, it has a ton of back issues. Problem is that even though I'm a huge nerd, I really don't give a shit about single back issues. I can easily pick up the trade to read those older story lines. Many of which mean nothing for the current character anyway. \n\nThen the toy section was just alright. Their new release wall was well maintained, though it was scattered through multiple areas of the store. That threw me for a loop at first in thinking that I missed an issue or something.\n\nThe customer service was also non-existent. I realize I don't like it when the employees are pushy into trying to figure out what you want.. But to be completely silent and not even welcome you or look at your way just makes you feel a little less welcomed. \n\nEnded up not even picking up anything - even though their was some new releases that I wanted to read. There's better comic shops in Arizona, I told myself..  The lack of any personality to the store really just turned me off.", "business_id": "y9cQ0DBC0qFNgkpTXHzokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gr25Dx3hUwKvQXls8VpSng", "review_id": "nbmcCLI6YWA0nq-fIvz7OA", "text": "I've been going to AAB&C since they were at 7th Street and Camelback next to that bar/grill (Hanratty's I think it is).  Alan is by far the nicest guy.  And what a memory!!  I went there many times in the past and stopped collecting for a few years.  When I eventually did come back, Alan was right there with a handshake and saying \"Mike, how've you been?\"  I couldn't believe he remembered me!!  \nBut all the people there are awesome.  Like others have said, they leave you alone unless you need something.  Then they're all over the question.  It's perfect!", "business_id": "y9cQ0DBC0qFNgkpTXHzokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "eBwBjylS66qPcHs2_ajLag", "review_id": "wPqs2kW0ivfrAGYHxbEjfw", "text": "These guys have a great inventory, keeping a solid stock of Buffyverse trades and comics.  They also know their Buffyverse info pretty well - not perfectly, but pretty well - and better than most.\n\nAdd that they're near the light rail, and this is my comics store.", "business_id": "y9cQ0DBC0qFNgkpTXHzokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "BIV9vfz9jLchbpR2gLDHEQ", "text": "Do I know the first thing about comic book stores? Absolutely not. But, do I know a well-stocked retail store when I see one? Absolutely. \n\nI walked into All About Books & Comics while on the hunt for a vintage comic book that stood out from the rest. As a girl who played with barbies and my little ponies rather than superman and batman, I didn't know where to even begin, but the yelp reviews promised me a store full of vintage and new comic books and stocked full. Upon walking in, I realized immediately that the store lived up to its yelp expectations. \n\nI consulted the man behind the counter because I didn't even know where to begin. I told him that I was looking for a vintage comic book for under $20 but something that a collector would appreciate. He immediately took out a binder full of a backlog of every single comic book in the store and a history behind each book. I'm talking about a villain's first appearance to the first time a superhero found a new trait. It was like another language to me but I knew this guy knew what he was talking about. Comics like the walls, the shelves, the counters, the cabinets. They are everywhere. If you are a fan of the comics, this could be your kryptonite... to quote an all star super hero of course. \n\nSo after twenty minutes of searching for the perfect comic book, I finally found the one. According to the comic book connoisseur himself, this 1959 spider man comic was the first time Mary Jane appeared on a cover. It's no first edition Batman but for the price, a collector will appreciate it. So, with that I took my brand new (old) comic book and was on my way. \n\nSo all you comic book lovers...I am pretty certain this is the place you want to be to spend the days reading about heroes and villains. They even celebrate happy hour here.", "business_id": "y9cQ0DBC0qFNgkpTXHzokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hDANOMKLeEqwzytjxAuZWg", "review_id": "rD3DeuLDXKlfD7MS3Qkm2A", "text": "By far my favorite comic store to purchase by Buffyverse comics! I was so tied up the last few months that I didn't get a chance to pick up the latest Buffy comics so I was driving all around town trying to get the back issues I missed for the last 7 months. I hit 3 other comic book stores before coming to this place because of their proximity. Some only had one issue left and others didnt have anymore left. I should have came to AABC from the beginning! Not only did they have all the back issues I needed they even had some variant covers available. The staff there went out of their way to check in the back for all the issues I was looking for since they were no longer on display. They must have had to really dig in the backstock room to get my issues since the guy was in the back for about 15 minutes. So worth it though! They are a bit of a distance from my house, but they are well worth making the drive. I havent gotten into other comics outside those of Buffyverse yet, but this would definitely be my go-to place when I get time to read other comics! They have a huge selection, not only of new comics, but also lots of collectors editions dating back to my mama's childhood years!", "business_id": "y9cQ0DBC0qFNgkpTXHzokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7Vs0R9vcu0NN5o07KGornw", "review_id": "nksE-HUacz6777cgzgPQXA", "text": "This comic book store rocks.  The place is straight up wall to wall comics everywhere you look.  The store is well organized and put together very well.  The back issues selection is huge.  The current issues selection is huge.  Overall a solid comic book store.  \nThe staff is also down to earth.  Not like some places where they can be kind of snobbish.  At the time, a mom was in the store buying comics for  her kid and they were totally helping her out.  I appreciate service like that.  \nSupport your local book store especially the good ones.  In the Phoenix area, this comic book store is a must.", "business_id": "y9cQ0DBC0qFNgkpTXHzokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7C-jyTrOX-iJ-MrSJuh-8A", "review_id": "bwZduDkgTLA87Iseve6Bwg", "text": "Whooo hoooo! As good as it gets!\n\nWhat makes a great comic book store? When the people working there aren't a bunch of dicks that ignore you and treat every request like your a friggin' moron. It's when you feel at home browsing around for an hour or more without feeling like your being pushed out or the staff keeps haunting you. I love how I can walk in and ask for the back selection and they bring it out for me. They didn't immediately have what I was looking for (Vault Of Horror comics) but the guy at front went in the back and brought out exactly what I was looking for and put them in nice clear wrapping with card backing and priced them right there for me. No originals, just reprints but who am I to complain? I just want to read the damn thing. Lots of back stock and a nice collection of Creepy and Eerie comics. \n\nVery nice selection of collectibles and busts of superheroes. The store is nice and clean and carefully arranged. Silver Age, EC, DC, Marvel, if your looking for it then you should check here first. Then you should have some dinner at Postino's a short walk over, but that is another review for a different time.", "business_id": "y9cQ0DBC0qFNgkpTXHzokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kMiQnYFmAYbjHyyIPGSwoA", "review_id": "ZduSYw-yfQVnKyvdcwUepA", "text": "All About Books and Comics is simply the best for comics. The staff are extremely helpful. When I needed two back issues of a series, they got it for me. Bam, done. The staff make you feel at home but don't invade your personal space. They never act pretentious toward their customers (which is the WORST at comic book stores). Their overall comic-stock is impressive, and they don't try to be anything other than a comic book store. That's what I want from a comic book store, which is why that makes them the best.", "business_id": "y9cQ0DBC0qFNgkpTXHzokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uBp2Jmip2qXQ0iWHUDY9sQ", "review_id": "Ka-jctMwY3TtD8ZFBxsmeA", "text": "I'll go see movies like Iron Man, Thor, The Dark Knight and X-Men, but I am no fanboy and I did not spend much of my youth nor any of my adult life reading comic books. \n\nThat being said, now that my 8-year-old is really getting into reading and also enjoying playing his Lego Batman game on the Wii, I decided it was time to find him some books to learn more about Batman and the assorted villains he faces in the game. I remembered a Batman encyclopedia I had read as a kid at the library and went to see if anything similar still existed. \n\nThe workers at the store were very happy to show me what they have available and even give me other suggestions within the same type of reading level. \n\nI ended up getting a book entitled \"Batman: The Ultimate Guide to the Dark Knight\" and a collection of Batman: Brave and the Bold comics from the youth section. \n\nMy son was excited with his birthday presents and I was very happy with the service I received at the store. Definitely recommended.", "business_id": "y9cQ0DBC0qFNgkpTXHzokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "px6RIT_CcE2Z1Jd52C8TQQ", "review_id": "wOqboi00BgV6ZAuSU2yJfQ", "text": "Oh man, my boyfriend was in absolute HEAVEN when we came here.\n\nThere aren't any actual \"books\", aside from comic books, so the name of the company can be a bit misleading.. it's not a huge library or anything; but there are definitely rows and rows of nerdiness galore to feast your eyes on.\n\nI saw everything from discount comics, to throwback comics kept safely under lock and key. They must get a lot of fanatics in there trying to sell their souls for the 15th issue of Amazing Fantasy.\n\nStaff was very knowledgeable, there was even a cute girl behind the counter that had all the boys drooling over her vast comic knowledge.", "business_id": "y9cQ0DBC0qFNgkpTXHzokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6Vyt3O5Tn0PEjd3st7xa_A", "review_id": "BjNNpEdVsM1K1Rs5HqNW7g", "text": "i'm usually just a tag-along when my bf shops here, but the staff is really cool and helpful (Eddie especially).  They have a great selection that is well organized, and the location is really convenient.\n\ni like their personal recommendations, etc.  i've actually gotten into a few comics myself, after wandering around a bit while the bf shops! :P", "business_id": "y9cQ0DBC0qFNgkpTXHzokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ey3VjXX9CTwyY-KXysbBUw", "review_id": "Z_aIypRlATgyQZRhcN4HbQ", "text": "Very helpful, all of your favorite titles, monthly pull for your books, guest artists/ signings, sales events, friendly staff.....this place really has it all.\n\nHere's a huge plus: no gamers or D&D type people here. Straight up comics. When you walk in the average age is above 14 so if you're an adult, you feel a little more comfortable here.\n\nDefinitely one of the best shops in the valley", "business_id": "y9cQ0DBC0qFNgkpTXHzokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A7p8fnVMFQ5GuMY2Szb81g", "review_id": "Q_rfVteERXLVbNwcJ8Xp2g", "text": "not sure what the previous yelper was thinking...if you want an actual leather bound book go to a library. \nif you're interested in comics and books containing comics or about specific comics then come here. \nchill staff, ton 'o' comics, lotsa toys, decent prices.\ni'll be back.", "business_id": "y9cQ0DBC0qFNgkpTXHzokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Vsfr0PxH_A458czK15n8dw", "review_id": "PKPnqMHqwvqSXf4zNXRnJA", "text": "I like this shop... lots of assorted modern and silver age consignment availability. Prices are strictly based off comic price guide. The owner is a nice guy and knows his stuff. They have different supplier than most other comic shops in the area. The store is well laid out with lots of decent deals. The store has an old used bookstore smell and nostalgic feel to it. It carries most new stuff on more limited basis than some other shops in the area. The best value of this shop is based on its consignment deals. No complaints here.", "business_id": "y9cQ0DBC0qFNgkpTXHzokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Xs8pk4HhA_VTyulvM7byjg", "review_id": "8Tb90VtZJ4jzX5zm8PnkBw", "text": "You can always count on All About Books & Comics to have what you're looking for. The store has a great browsing feel to it. The staff are there if you need them, but not pushy. It makes for a great comic shopping experience. \n\nAll About has a great layout for their titles, as well. I see a few too many places that place titles behind others on their racks due to a lack of space. All About places them all out there, face out, so you don't miss anything hiding. I also like that they sell a lot of old back issues at cover price. \n\nThe only thing that would make All About Books & Comics even better, is if they had a few couches and chairs for comic collectors to hang out, read and chew the fat.", "business_id": "y9cQ0DBC0qFNgkpTXHzokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D9ScIZSCuEgmjLbYwAVx2g", "review_id": "8jy2cz0N93IABSo15IO08A", "text": "this place rock! I've searched all over the bay area, Oregon even Texas for my avengers vs x-men and they were the only one that has the first print of issue 1,2. \n\ngreat customer service over the phone. i was able to order via telephone and they have it ready and shipped to me here in the bay area by tuesday", "business_id": "y9cQ0DBC0qFNgkpTXHzokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HnBgEYHsGQaL5Q1p-fIefA", "review_id": "ItV6-u6LmF6jxbFoaRkyAg", "text": "Great shop!  All the current editions are very well organized and in alphabetical order. You really can get lost there and time can just fly by. The also have a plethora of back editions. Not as organized with that stuff, but if you have time to swift through the boxes, I bet you can find a few gems. The staff was not as knowledgeable with a few of the questions I asked, but tried their best to help me.They also have other comic related merchandise like stickers, T-shirts, cups, and a few action figures.", "business_id": "y9cQ0DBC0qFNgkpTXHzokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wqQ-50Sjf9ol3SYaPbA1YQ", "review_id": "aa9LW3j_19sm2LqhYIhzPA", "text": "Good Place, Helpful staff!", "business_id": "y9cQ0DBC0qFNgkpTXHzokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bJJhM7tcOYq-7AefQKldaQ", "review_id": "tnvBx9sJWHAEWbCcG5Ch2g", "text": "This place is definitely what a comic store should reflect. The right size, knowledgeable and friendly staff, and pretty much what you would want in a place. This place makes the local spot here look amateurish. \n\nThe pros:\n\n1.  Extremely well organized store. Definitely had everything for which I was looking. They have a section for new releases and then the older versions are stocked in order. Easy to find something if you're looking for an older issue.\n\n2.  Good variant selection. I think these guys have some good hook-ups in the industry. Nice selection of collectable items as well (statues, busts, etc.).\n\n3.  Very friendly staff that would tell you a little about the issue your buying or potential changes. I dig when they actually talk to you about something rather than just ring you up and send you out.\n\n4.  Plenty of parking, mainly behind the building. If you park on the Central Ave. side you'll have to back out into the raid. Could be precarious.\n\nThe cons:\n\n1.  I'm a fan of variants but it seemed like these guys marked them up a lot more than other places. Maybe they've got access to some real rare issues but I definitely won't pay $30 for a new #1 of the Ultron release. It's a great arc but still too pricey.\n\nPhoenix seems to have a great selection of comic book stores, why can't Atlanta follow suit. Hmmm? Maybe I should look into opening up my own shop in the future.", "business_id": "y9cQ0DBC0qFNgkpTXHzokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0tYlK-FieQXAdmTQ9DWTbA", "review_id": "gi8HIR2G5JB90aVuLhbz0w", "text": "First time I came here I felt like a kid in a candy store. I found some marvel now 1s,1st printing, about 3-4 months after release. I was in love. Second time I came here I found some DC new 52 1s, 1st printing, wow this place was great. Then, about 10 mins later went over to samurai comics and looked up the same DC New 52 comics and found out I was ripped off at all about comics. So before you buy make sure you shop around, that's my only advice but it still leaves me with a bad taste in my mouth.", "business_id": "y9cQ0DBC0qFNgkpTXHzokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qsyO7LAgVVFoLhxkdBwzGg", "review_id": "gom4jcmYXXxWm38gjDFj1A", "text": "just went to this store yesterday. it is a great shop with ton of comics and books in it. it has all the new comics and a lot of back issues too. they found a customer in me.", "business_id": "y9cQ0DBC0qFNgkpTXHzokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PO36-Xse4fEfVUw_Ywzs3Q", "review_id": "C4k9-pgmJjBFU7jZAvh-_g", "text": "Pretty good store. Loads of back issues with varying prices, great help from the staff.\n\nMy complaint would be that despite having tons of back issues it seems all of the good stuff is gone.", "business_id": "y9cQ0DBC0qFNgkpTXHzokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y1pcDeo5NWpYOjGdAvr05g", "review_id": "jPxfEmVPiPjZET3t2GwKLw", "text": "Easily the best comic book store in Phoenix. No gaming crowd hanging around, the staff is always amicable and helpful, I can always expect to be greeted at the door with a friendly smile and welcoming attitude. The store is clean, well lit and easy to navigate. New releases are in alphabetical order and have the last few months issues nearby in case you missed something. One of the best features of this establishment is the collection of consignment books, packaged together as runs at VERY reasonable prices. If you are looking for a specific story line, or filling in gaps in your collection, check this section out as they always have a great selection. The interior displays are always changing, with over stock deals, grab bags and more packaged runs rotating in on a regular basis. Their trade collection is second to none. They have a great back issue selection on the floor, and if its not in the bins, they probably have it out back. Their claim of \"over 1 million comics in stock\" is easy to believe.\n\nSome other reviewers have complained that the store doesn't have couches and chairs, but that is fine with me. I tend to avoid the stores with lots of people hanging around for two reasons: 1) the books are probably all messed up and read, and 2) those stores tend to have the clich\u00e9 clubhouse/comic book fanboy feel; if you aren't part of the club, you aren't welcome. NEVER had that vibe here. \n\nI've also seen complaints that the prices for some items are high, based on other stores in the valley. I've never felt that here either. The prices are very competitive and again, the multi issue packs are always a FANTASTIC value. I've bought tons of stuff here, and never felt ripped off. In fact, I've picked up runs that i would probably never have looked at before, simply because they are packaged together already, so I don't have to dig through the bins, and they are being offered at a very reasonable price.  \n\nI've probably tried all the shops in the valley, and this is the one to beat. If you are looking for a comic book store, not a gaming store that just happens to sell comics, this is it.", "business_id": "y9cQ0DBC0qFNgkpTXHzokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8j8lbMc6VPU4WZaLemsIRg", "review_id": "tTbguFdvr0IS4Fry309l4A", "text": "If you're looking for hard to find back issues this is definitely the best place to go. Their collection of graphic novels is outstanding. They are really good about special orders and hard to find books. The staff is extremely knowledgable and are always ready and willing to help you find what your looking for. They have all the current books, an unbelievable stock of back issues, trade paperbacks, hard cover graphic novels, posters, statues and so much more.\n\nIf you're looking to find a special gift for someone? All About Books and Comics is by far one of the best places to go.", "business_id": "y9cQ0DBC0qFNgkpTXHzokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ALP87SgltBLmMH5OsgVrMg", "review_id": "qsWRCQLYsE7K2ANWFIeADA", "text": "The best comic book store in town hands down. Great selection, awesome staff. Have been a regular for years and that is not going to stop any time soon", "business_id": "y9cQ0DBC0qFNgkpTXHzokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1kyPt5c5z7pYCZVYCzyTpw", "review_id": "o6KYaopSSxm6o_DicHTAGA", "text": "Great selection of new and old comics. Lots of graphic novels and old toys. Very friendly staff. Only knock is that there is sale bins and what I believe to be consigned bins that are separated but not sorted well.", "business_id": "y9cQ0DBC0qFNgkpTXHzokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "rjsx6_pSqwl0zuiwa_tI2g", "review_id": "YC2wgrF0iRUuQ7oZQ9ACLA", "text": "When I walked in the front door of this local business, I was totally blown away. How long could it take to collect so MANY comics? There were back issues of everything I could think of . . . many from my childhood days. That was a super long time ago . . . in years and in memories! I loved looking through adventures I hadn't seen in years, and looking at some comics I remember my children used to read . . . they may still do so, but they keep them hidden from mother! \n\nOne of my initial thoughts was that the Giroux's must have at least one of every variety, and every character, and every subject ever memorialized in graphic art. \n\nBut wait, the one thing I couldn't find, and the one thing that I would have bought on the spot was a Clayton Moore, the Real Lone Ranger, comic book. Where were they? I asked; figuring that I couldn't possibly look through every thing. The clerk said, yes he thought they had some . . . and he disappeared in a back room behind a door . . . and was gone for 5-10 minutes. I wondered if this old building had a dungeon archive like many old museums do. Eventually he showed up again and said that apparently they didn't have any right now. He said I should check back and he gave me a card so I could call and inquire. PHOOEY! SMASH! BAM! I'm going back in and ask so I can wallow in more childhood memories. HI HO SILVER!", "business_id": "y9cQ0DBC0qFNgkpTXHzokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7BN7AlivcLdUAHU3r7nOaQ", "review_id": "BtXMy0UBY10r8-647F0-Jg", "text": "Great, well stocked shop with helpful, friendly staff. They have so much backstock, it's inconceivable to leave empty handed. I love this store and visit as often as possible.", "business_id": "y9cQ0DBC0qFNgkpTXHzokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TOAx-oSMZNG7QJAZk6sD6g", "review_id": "3k3wjxkBYbKUt0EruziKGg", "text": "I live in San Francisco and 20 years ago it was a great comic store town. All About Comics in Phoenix is EASILY the best comic store I've been to since then. Fantastic selection of back issues, very reasonable prices, and the 2 guys I talked to that day were very helpful. I easily filled tons of holes in my Am. Spider-man collection (with more time I could fill many other titles as well).\nThank you guys!!!", "business_id": "y9cQ0DBC0qFNgkpTXHzokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uoJFVvgdRogLtZYCYDLX4Q", "review_id": "A5KyuoIoTPseJmGvteVuFQ", "text": "At 7 years old, I would beg my dad to take me to All About.  Now at 24 years old, I beg my girlfriend to come along with me.\n\nIn the seventeen year span I have been shopping at the store, my interests have increasingly changed.  From my 7 year old Pokemon and Mad Magazines to my 24 year old Batman and Gold Key Twilight Zones, I've always found exactly what I was looking for.  The one thing that hasn't changed are the staff.  Always welcoming and knowledgable, they are eager to help out, but also give you the space to breathe when you're on the search.  \n\nThank you guys for everything!  In no time, 41 year old Steven will be writing another review about the continued legacy of All About Books & Comics.", "business_id": "y9cQ0DBC0qFNgkpTXHzokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "7GC9fVWKa4a1ZmBGLH6Uww", "review_id": "RIcDctGfOD48X7PMWtCUUw", "text": "Wow, I have to write this review immediately, so I can begin the process of purging the memory of this dentist visit forever.\n\nI came here on a referral from a co-worker. I was lazy about researching through the insurance site and he also lives near our office so I knew he had one I could pop over to on a lunch break. His referral was for Dr. Angela Relf. I Googled the number and made the appt. - they were able to see me the same week. \n\nWhen I pull up to the group of offices, I walked into the wrong one. The guy in there said, \"Girls Scouts office is next door.\" Ha, that's funny. I explained who I was looking for and he said that was on the other side of the building and that it's not Relf there anymore, but a Dr. Jafari. So I get to the right building and Dr. Relf's name is boldly displayed on the window, but \"Weldon Dental Care\" is on the big sign out front. Whatever, it's a dentist, right?\n\nI'll start with the good stuff, because the bad stuff is really bad.\n\nGood - everyone, from the admin to the tech to the Dr. himself was very nice. And the quickness in getting an appt. that I mentioned before was appreciated.  that's it.\n\nBad - Wow, ok. First the cleanliness was non-existent. The waiting area seemed fine, but the clientele that came and went as I waited seemed homeless. \n\nI noticed a sign directing to the bathroom, so I figured I'd hit that up before we got started. I had to walk through the work area to get to the bathroom and was surprised at how run down it was back there - dirty floors and scuffs and holes on/in the walls. The bathroom was not very clean wither but I thought I was just being judgmental.\n\nWhen I came out, a very nice young man said they were ready to start and led me directly to a room with a very old chair and even older equipment. The tech was sweet, but seemed inexperienced, borderline unprofessional. I know those plastic mouth things are always a drag (for X-rays), but I've never gagged when someone was trying to position it! He apologized and gave me time to recover - again, very nice, but yikes.\n\nHe did the X-rays, then said it would take about 30 min for them to ready and left the room. I began to look around at the old and rusty faucets, stains on the counters, filthy (FILTHY) floor and plastic trash can with no bag in it.\n\n It seemed weird that they had not started the (teeth) cleaning process. I finally flagged down the same tech and asked if I was also scheduled for a cleaning. He looked at my file and said yes, a polishing was to be done. And he moved me to an equally, if not more dirty room. It was so bad - yellowing equipment, grimey floor, grimey equipment - oh, and I found the missing trash bag from the other can - it was PULLED OVER THE BACK AND HEADREST OF MY CHAIR. They were using in lieu of disposable protective sheets made just for that purpose?!! The longer I waited in there, the more nervous I got. I thought back on the clientele and the new doctor and wondered if this was a free clinic that also took regular patients. I considered leaving, but they'd already done X-rays and I'm sure that's the most expensive part of the dentist visit. Would my insurance let me go somewhere else? \n\nI was texting my co-worker to double check I was in the right place when Dr. Jafari showed up. He was very nice, but seemed unsure about what the next step was. And why was the Dr. doing the cleaning? Isn't that what the tech does? He opened a pack of clean tools and then set them on the table without putting a sheet under them first - what the hell is the point of that? He (without gloves) moved the light and equipment around into the right position (handles on the light had a weird plastic sheet over it, not a disposable full cover you usually see), then put gloves on and touched all the stuff he had touched without them. ugh!\n\nHe barely scraped at my teeth (I'm used to them really getting in there and taking care of business, and that's when I used to go regularly - what was this guy doing?) and when the X-rays came back he said I was cavity-free (which is good because I would not have believed anything if they said I need extra work). He seemed knowledgeable to some degree (ex: my gums always bleed when they clean and he went through the possible causes, they were exactly what I'd always heard).\n\nWhen he was done scraping the tech finished up with the polishing. He changed gloves when he sat down (thank god) and he too seemed to be taking it light on the job. No suction-spray system was used until well into the process. By then I had given up they even possessed such \"high-tech\" tools and had swallowed a mouthful of that gritty paste and saliva. \nOMH - I almost forgot the best part - when he asked if I wanted glasses to protect my eyes/face from the splash-back, he left the room and came back with a pair of SUNGLASSES I had noticed sitting on the counter in the first room. I think they were his. Unbelievable.", "business_id": "N-JfaAr4hRdjE5vV0i1dxw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7GC9fVWKa4a1ZmBGLH6Uww", "review_id": "zITKnzMlHaosyfxIpvLUUg", "text": "I had a chance to read the second (and only other) review for this office that came about a year after mine. \nMy review probably sounds pretty shocking because the experience WAS shocking. I describe in very accurate detail the specifics of what was dirty and what was handled unprofessionally. I did not exaggerate anything (though I fully admit my use of humor undermines the seriousness of my observations). I'm not complaining that there wasn't bottled water service or TVs, I think that's pretty clear in my review. I'm pointing out that I think (and I'm sure many others would agree) that when you go to an office where people stick their hands and instruments into your mouth, you don't want to look around and see grime on the floors, counters and walls or rust on the sink fixtures. I am not a medical professional, but anyone who has even been to a doctor has seen basic protocol when handling a patient (i.e., watching them open a clean pack of tools, watching them wash their hands in front of you before touching you), and they simply did not follow it here. \nThe review is not judgmental; it was fair and honest. I pointed out the good (what little there was of it) and the bad. The doctor and all his techs and receptionist were beyond nice and I said as much. But that's hardly the most important thing here.  \nTo this day, I regret not walking out after the x-rays were taken. \nI do hope that the office was just in some sort of odd transitional phase and that by the time the other reviewer got there things had changed, I really do. But after what I went through, I'm not willing to give them a second chance. Their lack of professionalism and protocol put me in danger, and that's unacceptable. And not just for me, that's unacceptable for anyone -- the office does pro bono work for the homeless or kids in CPS, that's great, they deserve professional care just as much as I do.", "business_id": "N-JfaAr4hRdjE5vV0i1dxw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WIKoNf2V1YKHKtlgX78iKA", "review_id": "OyAnLhX6RBXnUNAC-wlRtg", "text": "Lauren's review is fair overall.  Weldon needed to clean up their act.  The good news is, I just got back from some fillings, and they definitely have done this.  The whole interior has been remodeled.  New equipment, new chairs, digital x-rays, the whole nine yards.\n\nThey have always done right by me with good prices and professional treatment.  The staff is great and the woman who signed me in remembered me and our previous conversations.  I appreciate this sort of thing.\n\nI've had several dentists (I'm picky), and Weldon is literally the only dentist I have chosen to return to on a regular basis.  I've never felt like they were trying to rack up extra charges or add services for the sake of billing my insurance, and even though I go in nervous about the treatment (it's the dentist!), I've left happy with the experience every time.", "business_id": "N-JfaAr4hRdjE5vV0i1dxw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o2btiIOpZm11wYC-40uMqQ", "review_id": "PWUA6inctbVoC1TXdpdssA", "text": "The good:\n\nThey were able to book me for a new patient appointment fairly quickly. The front desk guy was very thorough. The staff was friendly.\n\nThe bad:\n\nThey tried to sell me whitening (multiple times), the dentist told me I needed a crown and potentially a root canal, and many fillings. She insisted I needed a deep clean and would need to book an appointment to get the crown before part of my tooth fell off. I went ahead and got the deep cleaning as it had been a while since my last cleaning. I was skeptical of the other recommendations though, so I drove across the valley to my trustworthy dentist for a second opinion. Turns out that much of the work that the dentist at Weldon recommended was not at all necessary.\nOn top of that, the office at Weldon looked poorly maintained, with dusty looking countertops and such.\nAlso, I just got a bill that shows I was charged $55 for \"Oral hygiene instruction\" - which I was NEVER made aware of the fact that I was receiving, or would be charged for, and I was never asked if I wanted it. All it consisted of was the hygienist telling me how to floss (which I already knew), not to use listerine, and then trying to sell me a sonic toothbrush from their office. This is incredibly frustrating that they never told me that the advice was a charged service, as I would have not agreed to it if I was made aware.\n\nIf TLDR; * Pushy dentist and hygienist; * Poor facilities; * Unnecessary procedures; * Charged $55 for \"Oral hygiene instruction\"  that I never agreed to or knew I was being charged for.", "business_id": "N-JfaAr4hRdjE5vV0i1dxw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FtlNCfmn5d6qHTGAR1kVCA", "review_id": "B8N5aRvwSGf8ac8mRY6Dmg", "text": "My husband decided to surprise me with flowers the day before Valentine's Day, so he stopped at McDonald on the way home from the office.  The flower arrangement itself was beautiful, however within two days the flowers started to die.  We contacted the shop and they told us we would need to bring the flowers back in order to replace them (there was no guarantee that they would be replaced)\n\nIn the past we have ordered flowers from Cactus Flowers, a similar situation came about and without any questions asked Cactus Flowers delivered a new arrangement.  We will not be shopping at McDonald again, instead Cactus has our business for life.", "business_id": "c3BCBElZ1C1gIJFQg6Hu1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qH2fzd0Hzx4g5qzXDRB1mA", "review_id": "aRR6NwDDzNxN6A1ZLafO3Q", "text": "I unfortunately had the same experience as the other reviewer, I bought flowers for my wife and they died within a day or two.  Scary how similar my experience with the staff was.  They were rather rude regarding their poor flower selection and life of their flowers.  I definitely will not do business with them again.  Thomas H and Aurora E posted on the same day right after the \"owners\" response using very similar language and typing skills; i.e. using caps for a number of words and the poor grammar is the same.  That is a little suspect but I know it happens on yelp.  It's rather sad this company has to stoop to such low levels.  You would think they would just apologize and want to offer good customer service instead of quoting policy over and over.  In the \"owners\" 357 word response, not a single \"sorry\" or \"we will do better\" or \"we will make it right\" comment.  Nothing but a long winded explanation about what their policy is and why they are like Macy's (ironic that Macy's actually has amazing customer service and would probably be upset knowing this flower shop is comparing their lack of customer service to Macy's).  I think that is very telling about the owner's and staff at this shop.\n\nI love supporting local business, but not ones that act like you should be thankful for doing business with them, it should be the other way around.", "business_id": "c3BCBElZ1C1gIJFQg6Hu1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "pIm17SVRo8IdhGoBD4qbnA", "review_id": "ZP0QkbWPe6zgA5Yqgq7yxg", "text": "When I wanted to send an arrangement to a friend at Barrow Neurological Institute, I opted to choose a local florist rather than FTD, and I am so glad I did.  The owner was so incredibly helpful that I will never use another florist.  Let me explain.\n\nI called the hospital to get my friend's room number.  I asked the representative if my friend could have flowers in her room, to which he replied, \"Yes\".  At that point I called McDonald and placed the order.  The florist called me later that day saying that the hospital refused delivery since my friend was in ICU, but they would keep checking back, as if she was moved to a recovery room, they could make the delivery.\n\nThey were unable to make the delivery for a week and a half, but the florist kept me up to date every few days.  When my friend was released, the florist called me saying they would re-make the arrangement, since it had to sit for so long.  I asked if they would delivery to my friend's east valley residence, and they did for a very reasonable fee.\n\nI love these guys.", "business_id": "c3BCBElZ1C1gIJFQg6Hu1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6G8vLJUi1Ees2qC3RGA3Nw", "review_id": "BJZVZYCC4AAHVXlfe3Al2Q", "text": "Wasn't particularly thrilled with my experience here. Went yesterday, in a rush to pick up a small bear as a gift for a friend's young daughter who was down the road at the Phoenix Children's Hospital. I expected it to be a little busy. It wasn't particularly busy, maybe about ten people all up. Fortunately, I found what I wanted quickly. First problem, there were apparently two \"locations\" in the store for checkouts, and one of them was very cramped up against the merchandise (enough for no more than two people to stand one behind the other). Not particularly good feng shui. I went to the other, which only had a couple of people in line. A lady looked at me curiously from behind the counter (I hadn't even reached the front, the person in front of me was still being served by someone else) and then took my stuffed bear. She looked at the tag, futzed around for about ten seconds, then leaned back and handed it to me and said \"I'm just going to give this back to you...\" Then she walked to the far rear area behind the counter and proceeded to ignore me. Talked to someone. Got a sheaf of papers. Walked around. Put down papers. Talked to someone else. I stood there, still in line, and watched her walk around. Then when she asked someone else in the store area if they needed help I realised that she had dropped me. I stopped her and asked her if there was anything that she needed from me and she just told me to wait in line and someone else would attend to me. Fair enough. Then another person leaned out and took my bear (again, bear in mind that I was still \"waiting\" for the others in front to be done) and laid it on the counter \"ready\" to be checked out. I waited. Then one person consulted with the other, both with relatively confused looks. I had no idea what was going on. It seemed like none of them had ever worked there before! One person actually offered to take off the tag (with price along with other instructions) then talked to the other to ask if they needed the tag. Turns out that their credit card system was down - figures - and I was asked to sign a printout despite choosing to pay as debit. They then advised me to check and call if there were any problems, which I took to mean that I could be doublecharged or something. Finally, at least twenty-five minutes later I was out of there. I haven't seen that much confusion since bingo night in the stroke ward. Won't be back.", "business_id": "c3BCBElZ1C1gIJFQg6Hu1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6Jvc90UBfg6hKu-Rd08csg", "review_id": "lXcdrOpcvLIcGww80NPYHQ", "text": "My husband wanted to surprise me with flowers while I am home on maternity leave, he gave instruction not to ring the door bell, just in case our baby was sleeping..The man who delivered the flowers actually scared the h*ll out of me! I was nursing my baby, therefore could not come to the door and he stood there ringing and knocking on the door for 10 minutes while my dogs were going crazy. I was actually terrified to answer..I had to stop my baby from eating to see who this psycho was...when I finally figured it out after calling my husband\n..the guy was getting in his car.. as I was opening the door HE had the nerve to roll his eyes and act in annoyance! maybe this company needs to figure out a more beneficial delivery strategy or don't hire psychotic drivers. ..Although HE was \"successful\" in making his delivery..I will never recommend this company to delivery. .stick to in store pick up...nice flowers and a fussy baby..thanks a lot", "business_id": "c3BCBElZ1C1gIJFQg6Hu1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VBYo656T3y1VN4M7cfUhPw", "review_id": "-oSKrQ0qt5jsvO-hzmLclw", "text": "I am surprised at the reviews for this place. I thought it was a lovely family owned and operated business with quick and courteous customer service.  They got together a great bouquet I personally selected.  The store is wonderful to look around and we had a great time picking out something for a birthday.  I thought they were wonderful.  Enjoyed my time here.", "business_id": "c3BCBElZ1C1gIJFQg6Hu1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-yaUMGgbVm1iOG_j8CmBtA", "review_id": "As9dEr-2QhycTx7WrgvYVw", "text": "I needed a plan to bring my wife's spirits up. Hmmm I thought maybe flowers?? But it had to be fast so I called the florist and asked them if they could help me? They not only provided fast service. They actually got delivered to her early. Yay!! And the flowers were perfect and super fresh. This is my first time using this florist and I could not be happier. I am  relatively new to Phoenix and I have found the perfect florist for all occasions.\nThank you for helping me make my wife happy camper!!!", "business_id": "c3BCBElZ1C1gIJFQg6Hu1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1wMGLaMIH7CcmJ2htS1rmw", "review_id": "CkO0kN9_AnyG9bnvKCFamw", "text": "I love Padron Anniversary Series cigars. The problem is, they are REALLY expensive. Recently I read about some \"Padron Alternatives\" online. These are cigars that are made to feel, look and taste as close to the real things as possible. Deciding to order some online I suddenly realized as I was entering the payment information that these were going to be shipping from here in the Valley. Not only that, one of their locations was right down the street from my office.\n\nSo yesterday, instead of going to lunch, I headed down to Cigar Warehouse to try a couple of these fake Padrons. Now the cigars themselves were not Padrons by any means. But they were pretty good for the price, good enough that I bought a bundle. But that's not the point of this review. \n\nThe store was not huge, but a decent size. The whole place is essentially one big walk-in humidor. Their selection is not as good as someplace like Tinder Box in Ahwatukee, but decent nonetheless. They have a lot of big brands, as well as their own \"alternatives\" to some of the more expensive premiums which I mentioned above.\n\nThey also have a little smoking lounge with over-stuffed leather couches. That was nice. It was good to be able to have some water, enjoy my purchase, and not have to pay a large annual membership for the privilege. \n\nBut what I really enjoyed about the place was the conversation. The guy working there was pleasant to talk to, and some of the customers also joined in the conversation. One thing, maybe the only thing, I miss about living in Indiana is having a lot of people I can just talk to--conversation that goes beyond sports or cars or the weather. This place was a taste of that. \n\nI'll be back often.", "business_id": "PQ-h1-ahAwkICsz5-Zl5Qg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hno-5CTo24tD9YRdglAZ2g", "review_id": "seZ6ELCdMks3xtE_ACOslw", "text": "I used to go to Churchhill's all the time for my smokes, but this place is closer and upon first glance, cheaper.  My inaugural experience was with my stogie-smokin' buddy Dave R.  We went right after the gym (natch) to get our supplies for that evening's drink fest.  Dave's been getting us our Ghurka Grand Reserve (amazing smoke) here for a while but I'd never been to the shop before.  They had a great selection of stogies and I picked up a new kind of Ghurka (for me anyway), a Ghurka Evil Torpedo.  Damn, it was good!\n\nThe proprietor was helpful and very friendly. I loathe connoisseur snobs of any kind and I feel like I often get that sideways, supercilious glance when entering cigar shops or wine stores -- not here.  100% helpful.  I did confound the poor guy as he was ringing us up when I was explaining to him that Dave was the Mayor of the shop on Foursquare.  Oh wells...\n\nGonna hit this joint again today for some Labor Day refills. Happy Smokin'!", "business_id": "PQ-h1-ahAwkICsz5-Zl5Qg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "wwdxzn9VQ1eTXLq3-P8Y5g", "text": "I am not quite as much of a cigar smoker as I used to be. The years have started to catch up with me. But when I get the hankering this is where I go.\n\nThey know their cigars and offer \"alternatives\" to the well-known brands. They're close enough for most purposes. If you are truly an aficionado, they have the real thing too, all stored in a perfectly cool and moist environment.\n\nI don't know how much lung capacity I sacrificed while this place was liquidating the last of the Pierre Cardin Maxim's they bought out from some swank place in Paris. They were a deal at about $20 a bundle, and I was quite addicted. They even shipped them to me when I lived for a time in Colorado. \n\nAlways very nice on the phone. They even have stayed open a bit late for me when I have called ahead.", "business_id": "PQ-h1-ahAwkICsz5-Zl5Qg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EgfTy81qQBFFn4lqCtjMeA", "review_id": "9OcpYg1GTkhvsMofFOnhwQ", "text": "I wanted to get my husband a nice cigar for his birthday. These guys were super excited to help, asked me questions about what he likes to smoke, and helped me pick out 2 quality cigars for the amount of money I'd told them (instead of just 1 expensive cigar). \n\nThe building doesn't look great from the outside, but don't let that bother you.\n\nThis review is from someone who knows nothing about cigars, so take that as you will. But I felt completely comfortable here, and the customer service was great. Looks like they have a really big selection. They also have a smoking lounge.", "business_id": "PQ-h1-ahAwkICsz5-Zl5Qg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9SZBVZ-mxebOVa1BlWFtWw", "review_id": "bphbPWzlt1wsZb6FC9EAvQ", "text": "Just left a little while ago. I believe the guy helping me name was steve. But totally awesome dude!! This place is great and has alternatives to brand cigars. Picked up a pardon and montecristo alt.... $ 3.00 &$ 2.75 a stick. Not too shabby! will find out from the hubby how they smoke.   :) will return again for sure!", "business_id": "PQ-h1-ahAwkICsz5-Zl5Qg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Z1kxY2ylzi2X8uDl8OIHAQ", "review_id": "ubWY4027bNu1AlR0P7ROJA", "text": "I have had mixed thoughts about my experience at Xavier ever since attending and graduating. I can definitely see how it is not for everyone. Girls can be mean and gossipy, the work is tough, commuting from North Scottsdale was both tiresome and exciting. \n\nAll Catholic school girl rumors aside the education that you receive from Xavier is priceless, it took me going to college to really value and appreciate my education from there. The best thing to take away from here is the ability to study and critical thinking skills, all of which made college a breeze.\n\nEven after college I continue to value Xavier. Flipping through the alumni magazine and reading up on old classmates keeps me inspired to keep learning and bettering myself. So many girls have gone to grad school and/or have great careers ahead of them. Or they living all over the world either working or volunteering. Nowhere else can you find so many people having such great experiences. If not starting a great career, then they are starting great families.\n\nXavier is timeless. If I were ever to relocate back to AZ my children would be attending either Xavier or Brophy. Xavier made me who I am today, and probably saved me from slipping through the cracks in a public school setting. \n\nP.S. Mr. Diana & Miss Grimes were my favorites...but there were many others!", "business_id": "XfQelffgasSjLr8DeyGqHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "JoeU6upNzo-GCEFM4Nn1PQ", "review_id": "cF_Bgtp3mO_TrzJn10unyA", "text": "I totally agree with L.C.'s review.  Going to XCP made college seem like a breeze.  Yes, there were the typical high school dramatics, but I feel like the teachers were able to take a harder line on discipline, since they weren't in fear of getting in hot water with the public school district.  I had an overall great experience here, and I love meeting people all over the country that have gone to Xavier.  My last flight home, the person in the seat next to me went there, and we had tons of people/things to chat about.  It's fun to see where everyone has ended up, and it is fun to get together with fellow alums for drinks here in Chicago, and when I am back home in AZ.  I think it is so sad that the girls don't get to do freshman swimming, sophomore dances, or go to dockers anymore - those were some defining moments of my XCP career.  I don't know much about other private schools cropping up in the growing valley, but if I had kids, they would be headed to Xavier and Brophy!", "business_id": "XfQelffgasSjLr8DeyGqHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "gq_G5VCDziyEV2-bzGuqzw", "review_id": "8XDEpG2jWRJ0lCqHI_fXZA", "text": "Another \"here I am, thanking you for this later\" review that would make my mom absolutely pleased as punch to see.\n\nThe education is unmatched, the teachers are passionate, and I am so very proud of my vocabulary.\n\nI didn't make any \"lasting friendships\" and I'm not really one to take advantage of nepotism, so I don't foresee any incredible networking opportunities stemming from my high school education, but I really got to experience some wonderful things at an appropriate age.\n\nThe most important factor of my education here was the integrated empowerment. This comes innately with most same-sex educations, but Xavier really encourages the girls to become strong women.\n\nIf I do have kids in the Phoenix area, they will go either here or to Brophy.", "business_id": "XfQelffgasSjLr8DeyGqHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "e4TQFVfepzHf--hnBsjntg", "review_id": "NsBmMM2pc5UKVitgXUBAYg", "text": "This place is okay.  If I am going to consume a days worth of calories in one meal, however, this is not my first choice of venues.  Go to Carolina's instead.  Trust me.", "business_id": "WPSM_oTPceoSnwqQWfAsdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2006-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "llkm_iXQszkN5DZvmqjNqA", "review_id": "fKRNUY9u4HOP_KY-cv5siw", "text": "Well put sarah... but if you want a super quick place for lunch they get you in and out... the food is to be expected... burrtios from a chain resturant...", "business_id": "WPSM_oTPceoSnwqQWfAsdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2006-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DJIwm4UCnM-SOxXbARjPsQ", "review_id": "CG4Efjq7o3vnPnfZlxEGAg", "text": "Qdoba at Park Central Mall is the only Qdoba located in the state of Arizona. Is there a reason for this? I'm not sure, but if you want a decent burrito in a hurry then check this place out. \n\nConsistently during the busy lunch rush, there is a line out the door and beyond for Qdoba. Maybe I'm missing something or maybe its patrons are just doing the best with the closest selection of lunch places to choose from. \n\nYou get the standard fillings... beef, chicken, pork and your choice of beans and cheeses. It's fairly run of the mill and I've been to better \"fast food\" burrito places. More than likely I'd go to the competition first, but if I'm running out of time before work and I'm craving a burrito that isn't obtained by making a run for the border, I might be tempted to go again.", "business_id": "WPSM_oTPceoSnwqQWfAsdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HTrWsW-JTi23miGSZDr3YQ", "review_id": "Kc2iFwaLdpgcWITkuf5zng", "text": "i dont eat the burritos here. i'm that annoying person who gets the same thing every time (chicken nachos) --- but why fix something that isn't broken?! yes, the caloric level is ridiculous... i even took off a star for it. but its cheap. and good. and reminds me of college.", "business_id": "WPSM_oTPceoSnwqQWfAsdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "TkFXKCQv0qvROQF083um7g", "review_id": "Cqzn3xStCBBle4ItHBkChw", "text": "Qdoba was recommended through a co-worker who assured me they were \"just as good as Chipotle\". Well, being just across Thomas and 10-15 minutes closer made it infinitely more convenient. Almost walkable, if you don't mind getting flattened by the new Light Rail whizzing by. As Stephen Wright says, \"Anywhere is walking distance....if you have the time.\"\n\nWell......about halfway through my fajita ranchera burrito, I'm already sadly disappointed. Taste, quality and price are all below my precious Holy Sepulchre of the Chipotle temple. \n\nFirst off, I decided to try the fajita, since it's what I get from (angels sing) Chipotle, so it would make the best comparison. I always ask for, and get, some extra peppers/onions for a perfect, albeit \"Chain\", burrito. So I was a little shocked by the \"We'll have to charge you for that\" response. \n\nFor about 4 pieces of pepper and onion. No joke. Hard times, Qdoba??\n\nThe rice is thinner and smaller than Chipotle's, and the burrito instantly fell apart. I guess they need to send their employess to the same rolling-and-folding school that Chipotle includes in their tuition reimbursement benefits.\n\nThe final price was over $9, 2 bucks more then I pay at Chipotle for the same - no, better - food.\n\nSorry, Qdoba, Jeffrey doesn't want burritos with good taste, he wants burritos that taste good! (and cost less)", "business_id": "WPSM_oTPceoSnwqQWfAsdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "GnZWh25MyJD1d5FMKl3QmA", "review_id": "nPCO_Ah3ZIGuZSnvGKZv5g", "text": "This might fall under the category of \"too much Information\" but... \nIn the last two weeks I've been in 4 meetings catered by Qdoba and an hour or so after each meal I've had the worst indigestion. Wow, how do I spell r-e-l-i-e-f??? I need some now. I hope no one in the cubes outside my office can hear the belching or they will think I've been swilling brewskis at lunch. The first time I thought might be an anomaly, but today was the 4th...buuuuurp...lunch and...buuuurp....there it goes again.", "business_id": "WPSM_oTPceoSnwqQWfAsdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M6oU3OBf_E6gqlfkLGlStQ", "review_id": "SGJwQVGj3oKvVZuEjWmMww", "text": "The ever evolving menu changes again, But a coupon made it a decent buy.\n\nI will admit my co workers 2 for 1 coupon is why we went in. This means ~3.25 per burrito vs the usual $6 range.\n\nWhat I didn't like was that my vegetarian burrito did not have vegetables in it, it was just a bean and rice burrito with guacamole. I don't know how one gets the grilled veggies in their burrito but it is not by ordering a vegetarian burrito.\n\nThe drink and napkin station here has always been a bottleneck, getting a refill or more napkins is nearly impossible.\n\nI do like the fact there there is Choula sauce in addition to the red and green tobascos. And I also like that the chairs are not nearly as bad as those at chipotle.\n\nThe best tip this time is get in before 12, otherwise be prepared for a long long line.", "business_id": "WPSM_oTPceoSnwqQWfAsdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "RxfFQxUtSIGYwTKU_rvAeg", "review_id": "yvWupjrJ8afIyu0svKb8Nw", "text": "It has been a good year or two since I have eaten here last and I'm not sure why. Today reinforced how much I like this place. To me, Qdoba falls into the Chipotle category although I feel the portions are definitely more generous than Chipotle. I like to get the Naked Chicken Burrito which is essentially a burrito with no tortilla. So, basically the Chipotle burrito bowl. It is just under $6 and enough for two meals. I'll instantly halve it when I get home to prevent me from overeating. It is very good. Their guacamole is very good, too. They also have a pick 2 combo for $6 and gives you smaller portions of your choice of the naked burrito, mexican soup, tacos, cheese quesadilla, etc. The other thing I like about this place is the rewards program and also how nice the employees always are. Like I said, it has been a long time since I have been back and I always comment on how friendly the employees are. Good sign.", "business_id": "WPSM_oTPceoSnwqQWfAsdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "gelMmrQkIV2eInewzcfSMQ", "review_id": "_ky0c5l3W2qRdK6r_7Rvtw", "text": "I have always been pretty satisfied with these wanna be Chipotle's. Been to a lot of different Qdoba's and the food and service has been  consistently solid.\n\nUntil I spent half an hour at this place. \n\nI was one of only 3 customers to come in the whole time. When I walked in both female employees were sitting at one of the tables and chit chatting. They didn't look happy that I walked into their empty restaurant and interrupted their conversation. \n\nOne of the girls got up and dragged herself to the counter to see what I wanted. Told her chicken ancho burrito. After she heats up the tortilla she asks me if I want chicken or pork. Not a big deal, but try and pay attention, I know you are extremely busy and all. \n\nWhen I pay I ask why they are so slow. She says they have been slow all day. Whatever. Get my drink and there's trash at the beverage counter, there's 3 empty napkin holders, trash on the floor, and 4 tables with trash on them. \n\nYou would think if they were slow all day the place would be spotless. As I sit there eating my (actually quite tasty) burrito the girls head back to their table and keep on yapping. Fail!\n\nYou barely get the 2 stars because the burrito was good.", "business_id": "WPSM_oTPceoSnwqQWfAsdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zGz5NI4sscO4_6YYH-qVtA", "review_id": "-0j8lY8w27xLbpvx2mNOmQ", "text": "I write reviews because a place deserves my attention.\n\nThis time it's because I'm PISSED.\nI'll echo and reinforce what was said earlier, with my own experience.\nI go to this Qdoba maybe once a week because it's near my work and I can walk to it. I guess I have to open my mouth more so I get what I want instead of assuming that I'll get good portions of what matters, like in (angels sing) Chipotle or Baja Fresh.\n\nI order a steak burrito. I was the only one in there.\nShe steams the tortilla.\n\"Chicken or steak?\"\nPAY ATTENTION!!!\n\nAnother time I went in, this most recently last week, I get the same thing. I always say light rice and get it fine. Different woman from the previous paragraph gives me this look like \"I dare you to say something\" as she totally skimps on the steak with a sprinkling of half a spoonful, like a dog testing you to see what she can get away with. What is this, war rationing?! You give less so you can take home more at the end of the day?\nI talked to my friend about this and he says yeah, he always hears people asking for more this or that.\nCilantro rice..... where's the cilantro? \nYou mean that speck right there?\n\nI'M GETTING A STEAK BURRITO, not a steak flavored pinto bean and rice burrito!! GIVE ME THE FULL SPOONFUL!!!!\n\"Hard times, Qdoba?\" Methinks so. I too have noticed the newly thin tortilla that ruptures every time.\nI think the guac put on your burrito is half the price of Chipotle, so that's a saving grace,  and this place gets 2 stars because it's delicious as long as I get my burrito my way, as in micro-managing portions as it's being made.\n\nADDENDUM:\nThe GUYS don't pull any BS and have their head screwed on straight.\nJust found out now. Decent burrito.\n\nADDENDUM #2 June 27,2011:\nIf there's trace amounts of pico in the container, don't scoop up THREE chunks of tomato and put it on my burrito and then look at me like \"what's next?\" and it's OK and normal. \nIT IS NOT. \nSTOP THINKING I'M F-ING STUPID AND WILL ACCEPT IT.\nRefill that pico container, I'll wait.\n\nYES I'm gonna tell you how to do your damn job --------\nDistribute the ingredients somewhat evenly along the length of the tortilla!!\nHOW HARD IS THAT?\n\nSheesh!\nNow get it right or I'll dock your ass another star.\n\nADDENDUM August, 2011: The blond gal is the only gal who cares. Come in weekday afternoons after the lunch rush and she'll do an absolutely perfect burrito job. If I had it my way all the tips would go to HER. Thank you blondie!! I don't know your name.\n\nADDENDUM SEPT 2011:  Uh oh, did I see a Spanish-speaker get extra meat while gringo me got the standard ho-hum level spoonful? \nDid I just witness racism?", "business_id": "WPSM_oTPceoSnwqQWfAsdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FgauKBp6w-_8hOY1CRYMoA", "review_id": "PtGWukN1-C--JdaGZz1jbA", "text": "The grilled chicken taco salad was delicious, customer service was great. I'd definitely go back here.", "business_id": "WPSM_oTPceoSnwqQWfAsdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TCEqENMcnIjsBCjlI_Stzg", "review_id": "AeybqvwKmlgqnVRZWlS52Q", "text": "Food was good, albeit slowly made. Qdobas are a solid \"almost Chipotle\", and is a good substitute for when you can't find said Chipotle.", "business_id": "WPSM_oTPceoSnwqQWfAsdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-YLtOLwOh1_xxxBnGtuvNg", "review_id": "213YQ8cl3QeQuaZ7k_ogxw", "text": "Qdoba, Chipotle, and Costa Vida, are all very similar and provide the \"Subway experience\" with Mexican food. What sets Qdoba apart is that they incorporated some outstanding sauces into their food which give you more options. Instead of having a chicken burrito, you can have a Ancho Chili BBQ Chicken Burrito, or a Spicy Quesso Chicken Burrito. There food is great and the menu gives you a lot more options than Chipotle does.", "business_id": "WPSM_oTPceoSnwqQWfAsdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WM4P3EZT7vmgZFOCLpQeEA", "review_id": "AojEkEMljjs5fLqrrhaVcw", "text": "Forgot how good the food is here..Damn they need one in Yuma!!!", "business_id": "WPSM_oTPceoSnwqQWfAsdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7LcgqDrVWpZNRZ_A3egKPw", "review_id": "0FXEjTvhAMj0kY3t-KMjSQ", "text": "I like this location.  They have a lot of turnover, but for the most part everyone has been pretty good.  Wish the outside tables were cleaned more often.  They are too dirty 90% of the time to use.", "business_id": "WPSM_oTPceoSnwqQWfAsdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "XxA5k_iyzf9HdvPMp_J27w", "review_id": "To9IcJWUGgMlTomYOnvFbQ", "text": "This is a great fast food Mexican restaurant.  The queso is best thing to try on the menu.  Coworkers go here every week for lunch.  This place could be a 5 star location except sometimes the service is slow.   You definitely want to get there before 11:30 for lunch.", "business_id": "WPSM_oTPceoSnwqQWfAsdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 8, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "ysBQMZiuZ7VSu_YAh-lE0Q", "review_id": "1U66E7NbCQ5jFKOIHPTzOg", "text": "I like coming to this Qdoba because it is close to my house and my office.  Sometimes I will come here on my lunch break or I will come here for dinner with friends on the weekend.  It is a small shop in the Central Park shopping center. \n\nMy favorite thing to get here is the Craft 2,  you can pick from a variety of things.  For example you can get tacos, tortilla soup, quesadilla or a naked taco salad.  I always get two soft tacos and two hard tacos.  \n\nThe downside on this Qdoba is that they are closed on Sundays and they are not open very late on Friday and Saturdays.", "business_id": "WPSM_oTPceoSnwqQWfAsdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "S-GpE26ZmzdZCY_N4_u1-Q", "review_id": "J-EQqvJA5Lm-xtUCtVIIng", "text": "Good location, service is nice and the food is fresh at lunch time.", "business_id": "WPSM_oTPceoSnwqQWfAsdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_p9EnnLQg6KDlIRU2fYEJA", "review_id": "ElpFF3MHTfxGOi_Bkc9ssw", "text": "QDOBA on Central, Park Central Mall - 9/24/13, Tues @ 11:30 am... I was waiting in line for over 10 mins, when I finally got to the girl, she told we they we out of chicken! I don't eat meat or pork, so I ONLY wanted chicken. I flat out said, \"Good-Bye!\" to her & walked out,  as I was walking out, I made sure that I told everyone in line that they were out of chicken. I was very upset!  NO restaurant should ever run out of something like chicken! I would think that a restaurant would be or even should be embarrassed to be running out of a 'staple' such as chicken, don't you think? and the girl was so nonchalant about it, too.", "business_id": "WPSM_oTPceoSnwqQWfAsdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5yQMUyoZYCVDQiftf0Uw1w", "review_id": "oo7NvH0fJQjLVSJRcXuY0A", "text": "Yum yum yum. Welcome to chipotle/barbacoa's sexier sister. This place is great for a chicken burrito on the go. It's fresh, it's fast and it's consistent. Definitely a place that makes for a great lunch. Plenty of outdoor seating and it's not overrun with birds", "business_id": "WPSM_oTPceoSnwqQWfAsdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x1twxs5zWyar_5gOU3dHUw", "review_id": "XQKK708FkSz879MEEGAOWQ", "text": "I love the three steak tacos with cheese. I squirt a little lime over them and it really gives it that good flavor. Most places only have lemons. I love that they have limes. I eat here at least once a week.", "business_id": "WPSM_oTPceoSnwqQWfAsdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yHmy_aopEUZk_OqdAE9KUQ", "review_id": "s85OD1-Xo_rGY14d0jb4VQ", "text": "I frequent this Qdoba pretty much every day during the work week. It's within walking distance of my work so it is super convenient. The staff are very friendly all the time and the food is amazing! I usually get steak tacos or the 3 cheese nachos and I am never disappointed!", "business_id": "WPSM_oTPceoSnwqQWfAsdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fWgsVZ18ABXZ3hCblnr5tg", "review_id": "a61JYiOehh8XMrXfNDs9jg", "text": "Qdoba why hadn't I tried you sooner, wait it's because I live in Buckeye. Lol I had the three cheese nachos with the green salsa and chicken. I wouldn't like to compare it to Chipotle since all they really have in common is the fact that it's a \"Mexican Grill,\" the flavors are completely different the chicken however does have more flavor. \n\nIf I ever find myself downtown again I will definitely stop in again.", "business_id": "WPSM_oTPceoSnwqQWfAsdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wy7f9DOuBEOenhnA7KIKoQ", "review_id": "Hfq5vcsVZmZxEb862IAwzA", "text": "Went here once, I think on Christmas morning?  I had to work early and I knew they were going to be open, because I worked at a hotel, so we had to know what was open in the neighborhood. \n\nI had an omelette, typical diner food.  I thought it was related to the one in NYC, but it was not...", "business_id": "5W0WLaM5gue42MQPpcB0lw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "QrOSr8bzAjpIgyNftDLUBg", "review_id": "nRLN2xsZr8q5bmGiCXnQ8A", "text": "Since the BF moved to Phoenix last fall, I've been taking him on an informal tour of old school Phoenix eateries.  As part of our vintage dining tour, we finally make it to Katz Delicatessen & Sandwich Shop.  It definitely has an old school feel right down to the vintage diner interior.\n\nThe food was fine.  The bagels and cream cheese were good, but not outstanding.  Our lunches were serviceable, but forgettable.  It was amusing to watch the antics of the staff that outnumbered the diners at lunch by nearly 3:1.  With so many people out front, it appeared that there was only one short order cook and our food took way too long for simple deli offerings.\n\nThe real negative for me was the restroom.  I'm not expecting a marble shrine like the men's room at the Ritz-Carlton, but I want the rest room at a place that serves food to be clean and somewhat up to date.  The men's room at Katz was on par with some gas station restrooms that I have been unfortunate enough to see.  We're talking totally gross El Bano del Diablo here.  The dining room itself also needs a thorough cleaning, but the restroom was totally off-putting for me.", "business_id": "5W0WLaM5gue42MQPpcB0lw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "nc3cqVN0UuB3m50-CcMftw", "review_id": "ZcoL56ZgW1e98pROjKnp7A", "text": "I don't think it was that long ago that I went with my BFF to nosh on fine deli foods. He ordered a bacon cheeseburger with peanut butter without the bun (crazy diet) and I ordered something with traditional flare. Well, yesterday  I was jonesing a bacon cheeseburger with peanut butter but this place has closed. Sigh. The times I came here were great. I loved the menu. I loved the bitchy waitresses. I loved the tacky seating. This was a sweet-ass place. And now it's closed. Shucks. How long was Katz here, serving up deli delectables to the masses (and high school students) for all those years. Cripes. Good bye, Katz. I didn't grow up with you, but I did grow bigger with you. And you'll be missed.", "business_id": "5W0WLaM5gue42MQPpcB0lw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9Z05mtXrXJ-22PElwp1ahA", "review_id": "3683vWEmaBzeRFFCihAxGQ", "text": "Katz Deli is indeed closed -- but the space will become a second Postino location.", "business_id": "5W0WLaM5gue42MQPpcB0lw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HP_xZYNC5XK-VyNrnHbtRQ", "review_id": "LKgJ16QnCiRomeW3C951sw", "text": "what? closed?!! how disappointing. I was just here like three weeks ago. \nI have been eating here for years. You could always get a very filling  breakfast that was pretty inexpensive. \n\nKatz's Deli you will be missed.", "business_id": "5W0WLaM5gue42MQPpcB0lw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "T2u4D_GmKo5KbDiXLRTcyA", "review_id": "_JsmctXZTG6MEstWZPN2eA", "text": "The democratic party of Arizona consists of a nice group of  people. I visited their office several years ago with some questions and they were quite helpful.", "business_id": "MUT6gWy0NtuV2IioiYUWFg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "jnMII2mt0V6AM4_oMECyIQ", "review_id": "CvUJh1acb3WyrljYZSI_1g", "text": "The Dem party in Arizona is truly wonderful. They push issues that need to be pushed and stand behind their arguments, which by the way, always make sense.\n\nThese people are doing a fine job running our state and should be lauded as genuine people, willing to do the right thing.", "business_id": "MUT6gWy0NtuV2IioiYUWFg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_p9EnnLQg6KDlIRU2fYEJA", "review_id": "NWQK-3EXUj6NEIjGub3eYw", "text": "...................Arizona Democrats KICK ASS!", "business_id": "MUT6gWy0NtuV2IioiYUWFg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "W_QXYA7A0IhMrvbckz7eVg", "review_id": "RnaHFNTMlXWPi9w9yfUDyA", "text": "After stopping in here after work last week, I can now die knowing what a 15,000 dollar light fixture looks like.  It sure is pretty, but I had no idea a light could cost that much.  We've been looking for a light for our near-completed bathroom project for quite a while now.  Our taste is a little left of the middle and after leaving Modern Lighting empty handed, this was kind of our last hope.  Luckily, we found something we really liked, and amazingly enough we managed to pick the cheapest thing in there!  They have a huge assortment of chandeliers, fixtures and sconces.  The store is quite beautiful to look at and just browse.  Hinkley's is sure to please everybody's tastes and wallet sizes.", "business_id": "nV_7lAYFVISEs-Te4e39gA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uElKwGw_jQZAjUUjuQeZlg", "review_id": "cRVhA0hIQoBGUxypCFl9MQ", "text": "I've stopped here several times to pick up replacement bulbs and always had good service and advice.  Recently, I had a problem with an expensive low voltage fixture and Amy and Eric went all out to help.  They called the manufacturer and then followed up with me the next day to tell me how to test it.  Turned out their advice saved me a bunch of money and stress - the transformers were fine, I just needed a different bulb.  \n\nLove them!", "business_id": "nV_7lAYFVISEs-Te4e39gA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Q96IRvil6RNgdLmGKuh81A", "review_id": "f97tz3VLNRa67TJkLD_oAg", "text": "I stopped by Hinkley's yesterday to look for a light for our bathroom remodel. I've also been eying the very cool paper star lights they hang in their windows as I drive past on my way to work each day. \n\nI was in the place 15 minutes and was not greeted once. There seemed to be only one gal working at the time (with a customer), but not even a \"Hi there!\" \n\nThe shop has BEAUTIFUL lights, but the $650 one I loved is a bit out of my price range. Ok, WAY out of my price range. Even the paper stars were $30-40. Boo. \n\nMaybe there's a pocket of richies in Central Phoenix that can afford Hinkley's...but even if I could, I am turned off to shop here again....a simple \"hello\" would have been nice.", "business_id": "nV_7lAYFVISEs-Te4e39gA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7zDqr2I0-xpw9HF5Ha54cA", "review_id": "Z_rv4UaR51sti7Kf3bEm9A", "text": "For a long time I heard from various people that the lights are phenomenal at Hinkley's but that I would pay for it dearly. I'd just like to state that in no way is that true.\n\nI went in needing something different, something fun to change up some spaces. Looking through the store I was more worried that none of the displays matched what I wanted exactly more than the price. Hesitant, I went to the counter and asked to look at some flush mount lights for a hallway that are more of a brushed metal finish.\n\nWhat did I end up finding? Lights for everything I needed that were exactly what I was picturing in my head. The price probably exceeds Home Depot, but these aren't your typical lights. After doing some price comparison, the lights were very reasonably priced and I went in the next day to place an order. Jennifer, the woman that helped me previously, answered all my questions and helped me with everything. In the end, they were even able to swing a discount on some of the items, thus lowering the price more.\n\nIf you are looking for lights in Phoenix, please ignore all the misconceptions about insanely high prices at Hinkley's. The service is fantastic, the lights are gorgeous to look at, and the prices are insanely competitive.", "business_id": "nV_7lAYFVISEs-Te4e39gA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B4K5ruafil9RSDiTIL-1Bw", "review_id": "o4OYSyHSJIf20NVuYWyb5A", "text": "I think this place needs to be treated more as a museum than a retail store.\n\nI came here looking for a few new floor lamps for my sweet new pad.  I had no idea of the caliber of this place - just that it seemed to be a Phoenix staple that I have driven by a zillion time.  I thought it was a normal lamp store.  Nope. \n\nThis is a high class, fancy pants lamp store!! I didn't see anything for under $200 (even the teeny little ones) and there were huge chandeliers that went all the way up to $17,000.  \n\nThe lights they had were beautiful, unique and in a wide range of styles from funky modern to antique.  The service was sub-par and I was only greeted after wandering the store in awe for 20 minutes.", "business_id": "nV_7lAYFVISEs-Te4e39gA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "svP9WkoIMN3Wta7W9ZhawA", "review_id": "WjH00Tl4kI886zdJkApMVA", "text": "Love the stars!  They are the only thing affordable in this place!", "business_id": "nV_7lAYFVISEs-Te4e39gA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "svP9WkoIMN3Wta7W9ZhawA", "review_id": "_JntJeGIzQfldXwB6uch4Q", "text": "Love the stars!  But you can get them online cheaper.  The other lighting that they carry is WAY overpriced and quite antiquated.", "business_id": "nV_7lAYFVISEs-Te4e39gA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k4FFgfh0kGW1d5BDneihjA", "review_id": "B98Zbn1mDE1tl5JJlOhMdg", "text": "Talk about rude! I went in to buy three ceiling fans and I felt like the salesperson was laughing at me and mocking me for my decisions and questions. I will never set foot in this store again. I went to a different lighting store where I had great service, better prices and spent close to $1000.", "business_id": "nV_7lAYFVISEs-Te4e39gA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "N-D-d1Z4UybdlkK1HxlNPA", "review_id": "bvyLnofOsHVsxD3boQEjxA", "text": "I wish I could give a better report of the East Maryland Animal hospital. I was about 20 minutes early, and was told by the staff that the tech would be in \"shortly\" to start seeing my three cats. More than an hour later, after they were scared shitless by several obnoxious dogs, the tech comes in. She is very nice, and so is Dr. Schroeder, but no more so than other vets I have had. \n\nI also had a 50% off coupon for the first visit, which I fully anticipated would be used for one cat, not all three. I'm never one to abuse the system, so to speak. I gave it to the guy behind the desk, and asked if they would accept it, and he said \"of course.\" Did he apply it to my bill? Of course not. I didn't notice it until I got home. I just paid the bill, wanting to rush the boys home. Shame on me for being trusting. Scottsdale Cat Clinic, can you take on three more?", "business_id": "jUQpIF_bhhF_XQqScrt5yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "N-D-d1Z4UybdlkK1HxlNPA", "review_id": "V3_anXw_FidnGWa1hqQV2g", "text": "So I e-mailed East Maryland the same afternoon as my visit, explaining that I was disappointed that the coupon I had given them was not honored, and they e-mailed me back before the end of the day, apologizing and letting me know that my Visa would be credited the amount of the coupon. \n\nThen they called today to see how the boys were all doing after their shots, and acknowledged the bill issue again, and hoped that everything had been settled to my satisfaction.\n\nThis kind of immediate and friendly follow-up redeemed them and gained them another star.", "business_id": "jUQpIF_bhhF_XQqScrt5yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "fW1RBWhhVrZ5t-TURpIvlA", "review_id": "hfXRb-_e8ZeKFWrH1Tv45g", "text": "I took my dog to East Maryland Animal Hospital and I was extremely pleased with their services.  My little Cock-a-Poo had gone to  Banfield and after a few visits and a total run-around and emptying my pocketbook, I took her to East Maryland Animal Hospital and they treated her Thyroid problem and some other things and I'm happy to say this sick little dog is so much better now.\n\nI found the employees to be so attentive and caring and I did not have to wait forever either.  When I call once a month to refill her prescription, whoever I speak with is so courteous and the medication is ready when they say it will be.  I also used the 50% off coupon and luckily had no problem.", "business_id": "jUQpIF_bhhF_XQqScrt5yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_9bLNfiLrPczhg7WYjUM6Q", "review_id": "z5PYUcR4AvJBBf2kQeDChg", "text": "I've been taking my dogs to East Maryland Animal Hospital for 14 years, and I can't imagine going anywhere else.  Over the years my dogs have seen all of the doctors and each of them provided great medical care and advice.  \n\nAfter every medical appointment, I received a follow-up call the next day asking how my dog was doing and if I had any questions.   I wish people doctors were so attention!  \n\nThe staff is friendly and personable and always treated my dogs with love and kindness.  \n\nAll of my dogs have recently passed away after living long and healthy lives thanks, in part, to the great care they received at EMAH.   When we get another dog, we'll definitely be back!", "business_id": "jUQpIF_bhhF_XQqScrt5yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gJEJg1fPVDPnkdcVFbVlBQ", "review_id": "Ja30MYoVYG6SLHDqQ9jWGw", "text": "The doctors and staff at East Maryland Animal Hospital are truly exceptional. I have tried several pet care providers over the past 10 years and never has any one come close to the level of care and customer service we receive at East Maryland. \n\nMy sweet pit-hound Sunday and I first arrived at EMAH in the panic of a serious health crisis. Her then regular vet's office was unable to diagnose her growing list of symptoms, and we were dismissed with the advice to \"probably prepare for the worst\". \n\nOur visit to East Maryland to seek a second opinion yielded a completely different (and wonderful!) outcome. \n\nHer doctor was able to immediately get the diagnostic tests needed to determine a treatment plan, she consulted with several specialists by phone, and even coordinated an appointment for us with another specialty provider that very same day. \n\nFlash-forward five years later and my furry bestest girl is still by my side. The exceedingly competent, compassionate care we received at that first visit has remained consistent over the years, and I couldn't more highly recommend a provider to entrust with your furry loved ones.", "business_id": "jUQpIF_bhhF_XQqScrt5yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "RWtDRHpLnPBDjDVdKWh6uQ", "review_id": "vhrFzE_YK3zTbc05Q2rlDg", "text": "I drive past this place every morning. I live almost right across the street. I have a regular vet but he is much further away.\n\nLast year I adopted an elderly dog from a rescue society. Her name is Isabelle. Who ever had her before took terrible care of her teeth. She needed a dental specialist and very costly surgery. The rescue organization paid for her to receive the costly treatment and she has been a wonderful pet and companion to our three year old. We brush her remaining teeth every day. But she is old.\n\nI called our regular vet to get her teeth checked as it is National pet dental health month and usually they are greater savings during this month. (my husband's job and the housing market has caused me to be hard pressed to spend too much money on vet bills). The price they wanted was almost a house payment and the poor dog only has seven teeth left!\n\nI decided to try East Maryland. They were wonderful to poor sweet Isabelle. She got a free exam to let us know what it may cost. They checked out her heart, gave her a blood test, extracted four more teeth and shined up the lonely remaining three teeth. It was half the cost of the other vet. Not that the cost was the main factor, but it was a huge help. Dr. Schroeder is very skilled and compassionate. Isabelle's breed is difficult to operate on and given her age and tiny size, it was extra risky. They took every precaution to make sure she was stable. They were so good to our old girl. The techs treated her with kit gloves. They even trimmed her toenails while she was asleep. The next morning they called to see how she was doing.\n\nShe has recovered beautifully. It is less that a week and she tried to steel a chew stick from our younger dog. She is bright eyed and bushy tailed and we have a new veterinarian that we love!\n\nAny one who lives in Central Phoenix who needs great care for their pet should trust their animals to this clinic, they rock!", "business_id": "jUQpIF_bhhF_XQqScrt5yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oy_0JzDPYGXBZ2YhDhxK9w", "review_id": "g4dOiB9fnaxAYzA-CzQlKQ", "text": "I love that they called 2 days after seeing my pet to check up on her!", "business_id": "jUQpIF_bhhF_XQqScrt5yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mge-pOpNNuO4IL2o-mXB-g", "review_id": "dfAsiudaECw52ppK13mtfQ", "text": "The staff was very friendly and helpful. The doctor was patient and caring.  They gave my dog a welcome gift and called to follow up after the visit to make sure there were not any adverse reactions to his vaccinations. \n\nI took advantage of the Yelp certificate which was a great deal.", "business_id": "jUQpIF_bhhF_XQqScrt5yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TBi-83lYEqTIM0pK9EAV-A", "review_id": "-VoSOFg1QRtDupGPS_clpg", "text": "Wonderful, wonderful animal hospital. The whole staff from start to finish was phenomenal. The vet assistant Kelly was very sweet and gentle with my cat and also very personable, as was the veterinarian Wendy. They treated both me and my pet with utmost care and concern. The facility was spacious and clean and there was ample parking. Everyone here seems to genuinely care about their work and the animals they work with. I would highly recommend this animal hospital!", "business_id": "jUQpIF_bhhF_XQqScrt5yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ey3VjXX9CTwyY-KXysbBUw", "review_id": "bk2Ntxn79L5h63D2CoegIw", "text": "Great Vet! Prices are reasonable, the vets are very caring, and they actually call to check up on your pets after their visits. \n\nA+ Vet", "business_id": "jUQpIF_bhhF_XQqScrt5yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LVRfFBoJYrEJS4jaA-V2yg", "review_id": "XwSGfiXdNQ4DIrXK5pZdRg", "text": "TERRIFIC VET- clean, knowledgable and most professional.  Dr. Schroeder is AMAZING!  The BEST vet in Phoenix- HIGHLY recommended.", "business_id": "jUQpIF_bhhF_XQqScrt5yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i-tYhg2_QzIVDJxrkMM3nA", "review_id": "CbE9n6TpSPBahJvJUOgc2g", "text": "Got me in quickly when my puppy was not feeling well... I was afraid I would have to take him to the emergency Vet (which is extremely expensive), but East Maryland Animal Hospital got me in ASAP and was very attentive to my little one. They are a little on the expensive side- but it beat the Emergency Vet fees", "business_id": "jUQpIF_bhhF_XQqScrt5yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nlYQEna2Le01oaiYtSArPQ", "review_id": "E9rIAzhGBtE9tV1E2CBydg", "text": "Mostly staff is great (Candida is the best).  Prices are DEPLORABLE.  Compare prices between EMAH and other Vets before making the decision to make this place your primary vet.  I Guarantee you that they will try to nickle and dime you for EVERYTHING if you let them.  Not ethical in my books.", "business_id": "jUQpIF_bhhF_XQqScrt5yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BOji7qjGv8-JKe4N2Bb88w", "review_id": "8cNNKBoy93vZykJCxsqIcQ", "text": "They like to nickel and dime you with everything. You bring your cat/dog in for a check up and later you get a call for something else that is wrong with them or they need some sort of medication. Also they only have women as vets which is kind of strange", "business_id": "jUQpIF_bhhF_XQqScrt5yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CZ9Apuq8mtAtOolR-6WPDQ", "review_id": "Cd8QnKB0eCJTRjlfv7iuNw", "text": "They may not be the cheapest, but they treat me and all of my animals very well.", "business_id": "jUQpIF_bhhF_XQqScrt5yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mR7LQurf_awsKqDK46NRew", "review_id": "F4RdcUoKNhvI6pbbZM0veg", "text": "Let me start off with the positive: everyone here is SUPER nice. My dog loves the staff here. The follow up is nice, I enjoyed getting a call to see how my baby was doing after our visit. Also, I went in with my friend when her cat passed away and they were so sweet. Anyone with an animal knows that's one of the toughest things to go through, and they were great with my friend. \n\nNot so good... and it's funny because I've seen this term used in other reviews (and here I thought I was being all original)... Is that I feel like I'm at a used car lot. I bring the dog in, there's \"something\" wrong that they look into, and after several tests and a TON of money later that magically isn't included in the monthly fee I pay for.... There still isn't an answer. I can tell you, as can anyone around him, that I have one of the healthiest and happiest dogs in the world, and what they assumed was wrong with him would make him lethargic, withdrawn, have a loss of appetite, and he's quite the opposite. I was also told that I'd be refunded whatever money I didn't use from the plan I pay for (I probably used 1/3 of it at most), and still haven't heard back from them. \n\nSadly, I'm on the lookout for another vet for my fur kid. But like I said, they were awesome for one of my good friends throughout her cat's life... maybe they're just better cat vets?", "business_id": "jUQpIF_bhhF_XQqScrt5yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "o8J-ergbGYjrUy85I_rxzw", "review_id": "Y_l4WgygRrbgD3-Hg3exnw", "text": "This is the dog's doctor and we're also taking puppy training classes here every Wednesday. The trainer is great and Pip seems pretty happy there.", "business_id": "jUQpIF_bhhF_XQqScrt5yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "je0xJ_qIZfaSXkEQKcnKFw", "review_id": "wQ6w3h7MCrAIWu7OQ14fCw", "text": "I have been a client for almost 5 years to EMAH. We have 5 cats and did have 2 doggies up until a month ago. They have treated our animals with love and care. Animal vet care is pricey. Bottomline, anywhere you go you are going to pay but this office shows care and compassion. I have never had them try to upsale me. They are always respectful. Dr. Hoppe and Dr. Martens are both caring, compassionate doctors who really care about your pet. We had to send our 14 year old Lab \"Over the Rainbow Bridge\" on March 21st. It was sudden and Dr. Martens took care of my babygirl. And she and the office manager Joyce made the experience a bit easier for us when we had to say goodbye.  Everyone from the front office to the vet techs to the doctors at EMAH are the best as far as I am concerned. I trust them 110% with all of my furry kids.", "business_id": "jUQpIF_bhhF_XQqScrt5yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Up6AOvdqO2e4UfQZ-qji7w", "review_id": "cVhwcQnC4J1GfkmhMQaW-Q", "text": "Great people. They really understand pets and work with you and your pet. They won't try to upwell you at all. I would recommend this vet to anyone. Too bad I do not live in AZ anymore.", "business_id": "jUQpIF_bhhF_XQqScrt5yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p2idPmL-9tnnBcELYKdIaQ", "review_id": "MjhP_KIudXFCBwOO9nUPbw", "text": "After doing a lot of research online and reading lots reviews, I settled on this animal hospital - and I'm glad I did!\n\nReasons they're great:\n\n1) Knowledgeable Vet - My puppy and I saw Dr Clemons. She was very attentive and thorough, and she took extra time to explain everything and answer all my questions. She even took the time to print out some helpful, educational materials that I could take home and read.\n\n2) Fair Pricing & Not Pushy - Dr Clemons kindly offered several different medication options, which varied in price. She wasn't pushy at all and was more concerned in providing us with medication that we felt comfortable with & understood.\n\n3) Caring & friendly staff - From the girls at the front desk, to the Vet tech and the Veterinarian - everyone was very kind and friendly.\n\nI highly recommend them!", "business_id": "jUQpIF_bhhF_XQqScrt5yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JGCAc1ELELm_P_-FlgX3hA", "review_id": "9NWo71DMmrbMuttfKArHrA", "text": "My dog loves coming here, and I've never had less than a completely pleasant experience with the staff and the services.\n\nThe reception area is clean and they are quick to get you signed in. There's a Keurig machine for use while you wait, which is never long.\n\nYou and your pet are brought into an exam room where they go over the reason for the visit, a few questions about your pet's diet and any changes in behavior, and what charges to expect. They do take your pet to another room for some tests and services. During my first visit showed me this room so I didn't sit there imagining they carted my dog off to a hidden pet dungeon. When they return they go over what they did, what your charges are (again!) and any follow up information you need to know.\n\nThey are timely with test results and stay on top of when your pet is due for vaccinations. I got my money's worth with a PAW plan, and loved the training class I took there with my pup (as did she!). \n\nThey might be a little heavy-handed with the treats, but hey, a dog that is excited for her appointments is worth it!", "business_id": "jUQpIF_bhhF_XQqScrt5yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BP5HEndcVXadA9bIxS_w3Q", "review_id": "zOgtziJpAs_1U-Lf51Z17A", "text": "Online scheduling made my life way easier, and they called to confirm my requested time as well as the day before to make sure I was still able to make it. The check in process was very easy and efficient. They noticed how nervous my pup was and let us use a private waiting room while the vet tech prepared for his exam. Vet was friendly and seemed to genuinely care about Civ. Will definitely go back.", "business_id": "jUQpIF_bhhF_XQqScrt5yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zani5oHMf269ozx4_L3TMQ", "review_id": "tT3JuDBnTp5yHJcJPQDSkw", "text": "I really love this pet clinic.  My yorkie has had valley fever, teeth extractions, etc. and the staff at East Maryland Animal Hospital are truly great.  From making the appointment to the final services, everything is pleasant, truly.  We wouldn't think of taking our little girl to anyone else.", "business_id": "jUQpIF_bhhF_XQqScrt5yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "knAf1ebyHTc3_hZvFGwtUg", "review_id": "agr9oXIYz0xkCcNK0n0LhA", "text": "Couldn't ask for better staff they are so friendly and courteous. They have treated all our pets, and unfortunately have put down couple. During those must saddest times they are so compassionate and help you through this most difficult time.  \n   To have a caring compassionate place to care for you pet they are the best. We have a new dog we adopted from the Humane Society and they where so happy for us. It's nice to know that they are concern, do follow up calls, send Birthday e-cards to pet, over all great experience.", "business_id": "jUQpIF_bhhF_XQqScrt5yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tO7kNQh1PXU1P9RObZCLLQ", "review_id": "7-uIGiEwGlDs5kBsuhAWzA", "text": "The people at EMAH are very, very, customer focused and have a true interest in making sure our pet is well taken of. Friendly staff. Short wait times to be seen and checked out. Very competent techs and vets", "business_id": "jUQpIF_bhhF_XQqScrt5yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U0z6gcM5DIDi5X39YKDtSQ", "review_id": "gQncYaKDOP1_yIRxRH58cA", "text": "Everyone I've worked with at EMAH builds relationships with me and with my cats. My cats' wellbeing and my satisfaction are clearly their goals. Even my scaredy cat Carbon relaxes after a bit of handling and reassurance from his doctor and technicians.  I can't recommend this place highly enough!", "business_id": "jUQpIF_bhhF_XQqScrt5yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ImEG1MdS1_e0023847dGSA", "review_id": "cc8FCNgNFKDj-9LoEXh-0A", "text": "Such a great. We unfortunately had to put our beloved dog down and weren't sure where to go.  We are very blessed we found this place.  They were sweet,  comforting and accommodating throughout everything.  We even received a card that had hand written condolences after.  Good experience through a very hard time.", "business_id": "jUQpIF_bhhF_XQqScrt5yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a4gNYM32oZWY-e_ocIAU1A", "review_id": "yw5FKc02iLoLn3xVEMB6Sg", "text": "the front staff is very nice and accommodating. very small if any waiting time. Doctors are great and they don't try to sell you all sorts of stuff for your pets and they give you lots of free website and pamphlet advice. \"", "business_id": "jUQpIF_bhhF_XQqScrt5yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kCHRQB-pG6lloeS4nN1CPw", "review_id": "r-V64aEaFuWgQ7zQlf8gZg", "text": "I love East Maryland Animal Hospital. I've been taking our pets here for over a decade and we've been through everything from a diabetic cat, to puppy well-baby visits, through cancer, surgeries, end of life issues, and just regular old routine visits.\n\nThe facility is always clean and orderly and the front desk staff and techs keep everything moving smoothly. The next day follow up calls after a procedure are appreciated. Whenever I've called regarding a concern, I've always received a prompt call back. I like the informational emails that are sent out (if desired) regarding topical pet care related subjects, specials, etc. The postcards that are sent out reminding me of vaccinations coming due are very handy. East Maryland just seems to go above and beyond.\n\nEveryone there is very nice, but I particularly like the doctors. We've met quite a few over the years and each has been knowledgeable, articulate, and caring.\n\nI couldn't ask for a better team to help me keep my pets in the best health I possibly can and I highly recommend their services.", "business_id": "jUQpIF_bhhF_XQqScrt5yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 30, "useful": 22, "cool": 19}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "7RFaHM1an9u7C_E8s2H_ig", "text": "Ok. So they're not organic. Not green. They don't take competitors coupons. And, OMG, yes, they are located in a strip mall. Thankfully it's right right down from my beloved A.J.'s. This is a dry cleaner that does it right. My previous dry cleaner ruined two shirts and did nothing to correct the errors. So High Society Cleaners, er, um, wait, I guess it's just Society Cleaners, but whatever, is the real deal. Prices are right. Oh. Oh. I forgot the most important part. The lovely young lady who's always helped me actually has a smile and a warm greeting. Yea. She must be new as the chemicals have yet to permeate her skull and make her rude, scowly and unattractive. Sorry. Just a dig at the last cleaners. Those bitches. RIP my two fave Michael Kors blouses! OMG I said blouses. I promise not to say moist or slacks. UGH! HA!", "business_id": "h3RVuZm8c4OsyKUlOKC-Rg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 9, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "y9IKf7VckFc-fesWuDwgxg", "review_id": "heOGWqKn-eqBPgo3MpVUaw", "text": "The slightly feminist/mostly old fashioned me feels torn in many directions upon writing this review. You see, I expect if not demand equal treatment in most instances however.... what I really like is to be wooed.\n\nLet me just start off by saying that Society Cleaners indeed \"does it right\" as Thomas S. stated. I brought 7 basic button down long sleeved dress shirts and two pencil skirts in to be dry cleaned and everything came out beautifully.\n \nMy problem is this: When you advertise a special of $1.89 per shirt for anything over 3, you should put a little asterisk next to it stating that this is for men only. \nThat's right, my buttons are on the opposite side and my shirts are tiny compared to most men (which apparently requires hand pressing) but I'm not sure if that warrants a $4.00 per shirt difference. Not only do I not feel wooed, I don't feel equal. My wallet would go as far to say it feels a little molested even.\n\nMaybe this is Society's way of paying me back for all those free dinners (har de har har) I don't know but it's an annoyance that drops a five star rating to three. It's the year 2010 dry cleaning people... work on this please.", "business_id": "h3RVuZm8c4OsyKUlOKC-Rg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iy4Oj7FezDYFKPtNNKo0Hg", "review_id": "nWirkMK2m_ioxmzgCMWJEg", "text": "For me, this place has a \"bang-for-your-buck\" problem.  For the (high) price, the cleaning and pressing should be perfect.  It wasn't.  I'm picky ;)", "business_id": "h3RVuZm8c4OsyKUlOKC-Rg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "18vTyU-FpeXiaOsUj_bRvA", "review_id": "BaZepn9iFahtKH5W9NOuuw", "text": "Its a dry cleaner. I dont have any laundry list of expectations. As long as my stuff comes back pressed and clean im pretty pleased. So far, i have no complaints. Its a little pricey, but the way i see it, im paying for convienice of location. Id recommend them if youre in the neighborhood and dont want to drive a couple miles more to save a few bucks.", "business_id": "h3RVuZm8c4OsyKUlOKC-Rg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "llkm_iXQszkN5DZvmqjNqA", "review_id": "CZoLmCzS-AzIDXcr_kpeiA", "text": "Pretty Good.  Nice little dive along Camelback.  The Pale ale was desent... i tried the other beers and some were better than others.  As far as the food i tried the southwest soup that was Excellent and a chicken salad that was fresh.  Also there was a very eclectic crowd when i went there.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2006-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2KyJLMY3jmASmwtnmlBuvw", "review_id": "tCMaXodLZ-CG_GlFxJq48A", "text": "Their slogan says it all:  The Best Little Brewhouse in the West!  Terrif food!  Great service! Reasonable prices.  Nice combination.\n\nBeer is brewed on-site. It's on-draft, & they *even* have DRAFT RootBeer!  [YUM!]\n\nBTW, if you can't get 2 meals out of their Kobe beef burger, metinks you're eatin' too much!   :-)\n\nOnce, when the soup-of-the-day was lentil (I love lentils) in a tomato broth, it was so good, I had to order another bowl to take home (it was great right outta the refrig!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4U8dv89oVFx067YQ8VSjPg", "review_id": "xrevdslEWjYLVMB8aO2bLQ", "text": "Fresh and locally brewed beer and bar food. Not expensive. It is a pretty good local place to hang out! Happy hour prices are good too.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "gq_G5VCDziyEV2-bzGuqzw", "review_id": "kwJOUzJgUNy5klwcjmgryQ", "text": "Sonora is wonderfully average.\n\nYou will never be surprised by anything here, as when they tell you the beer won't be cold because it's casket, it won't be cold. The hot wings are hot, the fresh salads are fresh, and they always cook things to order and are always accurate (mid rare is always mid rare... a rarity!). I love brewhouses so the local brews are delish.\n\nThere's nothing surprisingly good at Sonora, but I'll choose it over a culinary adventure almost anyday!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "J66rq-ipe3DWGAEnyM4CcQ", "review_id": "uOM-Q1Pc9pVazz0nGtAWgw", "text": "Sonora is home to three of my biggest weaknesses: cream ales, Kobe burgers, and wings. In two of these three categories, they completely excelled. And in the third? Well, I'm really very picky about wings, so take that with a grain of salt.\n\nThe cream ale is delicious, and it goes very well with the kettle chips and the chipotle ketchup. Yeah. Chipotle ketchup. I've never even heard of that before, but it's pretty much my new favorite condiment.\n\nThe Kobe burger is niiiice. I got mine medium rare, but I almost wish I'd asked for it extra-rare. I'm weird about ordering my beef rare in places I've never been to, but they cooked my med-rare burger perfectly, so I'd trust them to do rare really well. Wait, not well. Rare. You know what I mean.\n\nLike I said, I'm really picky about wings. I prefer mine to be drowning in sauce, so I was kind of sad to see that the wings at Sonora are pretty dry. They taste good, but they're just not as saucy as I'd like.\n\nIt's a cute place, and if I lived in Phoenix, I'd probably be a regular for beers and Kobe burgers.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "8RzsGBVrqLWLCE8sOSYQkw", "review_id": "9kVBNYMeRxQoZ07j3K7fBQ", "text": "I judge a restaurant by its burger.   The burger is a perfect measuring stick for every-day dining establishments; It is sold almost everywhere and does not rely on special ingredients and is always a good barometer of a kitchen's capacity for meeting your temperature needs.  \n\nThat said, I have enjoyed the American Kobe burger here several times and it is consistently above-average and frequently quite excellent.   My wife has enjoyed the wrap and several other sandwiches and remains pleased.   We also enjoy the spinach and artichoke appetizer.   The wings are average at best but the kettle chips with chipotle ketchup rules.    Oh, and they have 1000 island.\n\nBut what matters is the beer and the porter and cream ale are both splendid if a bit  too sharp initially.  The server are pleasant and the place has a small, family atmosphere.   It's also reasonably priced.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O4handkQpY1Dr3FKogr5iw", "review_id": "KIyTRrUu6NB4SyjQz1zksA", "text": "At Sonora Brewhouse, a German guy named Uwe makes the beer. The staff, though, makes the brewhouse.\n\nSince it's a brewhouse, let's start with the beer. Sonora has a brew for nearly everybody. If you like it dark and heavy, there's usually a mix of stout, porter or barley wine. For the lighter folks, there's a very competent mix of hefeweizens and pale ales. For big beer flavors, there's usually an IPA. The best stuff, though, comes out of the cask. Cask-conditioned ales have an awesome flavor that allows the character of the hops to shine out. My main quibble with Sonora's cask selections is that they're too often of the pale variety. I'd love to see a stout or porter in the cask at least once a month. I would celebrate to see a Belgian trippel wind up on the menu, too.\n\nSonora also serves food. The cottage pie is tasty, as are the fish 'n' chips and homemade soups, and the nachos are a nice snack. The burgers, both the pub and Kobe varieties, depend greatly on how the person at the grill defines rare, medium and done well. Unfortunately, their definitions are often differerent from mine.\n\nThis brewpub also has a great atmosphere. Sit at the bar and chat with the other brew lovers. It's a friendly place, and you'll have fun conversations. They staff actually know their beers and have strong opinions. And they're just as friendly as the drinkers. And you can actually talk to them without shouting over music that's way too loud (hear that, Four Peaks?!).", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b4C9E7vTJrOdkJQA86xYSg", "review_id": "O97zCPXOYehgL7-HcY7skw", "text": "My boyfriend and I come here often.  I am not a beer drinker, but my boyfriend loves micro brews and the food here is always fresh and very good.  I like trying their daily specials which I have never been disappointed with or I get the fish and chips or the Shepperd's pie.  For an appetizer try the green chile artichoke dip it is to die for:)  The service is also always very good.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "gW-ukHucTfVCnFCKKxPJzw", "review_id": "OmhPmN9rwVVs2F72uKYMiQ", "text": "It's really awesome to have this locally owned micro-brewery right on Central. What's even better is that they have really awesome food to go along with the beer that's brewed right on site. \n\nI've loved all the beers that they brew. My personal favorite is the Stinger IPA. Food wise, the Kobe beef burger is awesome. I did order the steak and shrimp here once and it was very good as well. This is one of my favorite places to do day drinking when I get the chance. The outdoor patio in the middle should be very nice to sit at and enjoy one of their finely crafted brews in the next couple of months. The mural on the back is awesome too.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "rEhkzjz-1PYImTckG5UrmA", "text": "2.5 stars. Borderline 3. I just wasn't impressed. Oh, but I wanted to be. I mean, a local brewhouse right down the street from where I live? I thought for sure this would become my home away from home. Instead, it was so mediocre and underwhelming, I can't help but wonder, \"Will I ever be back?\" Probably not. \n\nMy friend and I walked into the restaurant side of Sonora. I wanted to sit in the Den, where the brews are crafted. We were told to cross over the patio to the place next door. Alright. So, we did. Hardly anyone was there. In fact, the place didn't really pick up until the time we were leaving. Must've been the football game that drew people in, for there was a flat screen plasma TV behind the bar. \n\nSpeaking of bar, I was excited to try their Vanilla Porter. I was told it was so good, it would make you wanna slap yo' mama. \"My mama needs a good slappin',\" I thought. Well, she didn't get it. Ok, so maybe vanilla + beer isn't my thing, but I wanted to try something new, something special to this brewhouse. After all, isn't that the point? The kick and finish of this beer did not impress me. In fact, I struggled a bit to finish  my pint, which, was $2.75 during happy hour. At the very least, the prices to whet my whistle were great! \n\nMy friend and I opted to try the food. I felt brave and ordered the bratwurst. Maybe I'm not a bratwurst person, for it was just okay. Nothing else on the menu appealed to me, even though they do tend to have a variety (fish and chips to grilled salmon to soup and burgers). \n\nThe layout of the place was somewhat unusual. I mean, two seating areas connected by an outdoor patio area (with heaters). That was cool, except that when my friend and I left the Den, we had to cross the patio to get to the exit (in the other building). Along the way, I got one giant whiff of cigarette smoke. Yep, that's just what I wanted to top off what had become a very bland and unenthusiastic experience.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A_O8wZOsMTPwyeYA4-Rsow", "review_id": "OnCXuoDx-G-rFlbcrEwy5w", "text": "Nice looking place ... food wasn't bad ... just something I didn't like ... not sure what ... sorry for the horrible review.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eBFm-lABQiKpaUcPDfYOgA", "review_id": "zrrgxMVhgqpgpti8A5b6bw", "text": "This place has always seemed to me about as close as you can get to a \"Cheers\" in downtown Phoenix. Except that nobody seems to know my name there in spite of how frequently I come. But then, I'm not part of the 30-something clientle who sets up shop at the bar.\n\nI roll into a booth or a high table that has the best view of the games that are on. It's a great place to come down and see local sports or tie one on after a terrible local sports performance. Not great because of the televisions or presentation of the games in any way(which is just two smaller flat screen TVs with no sound in the main room), but because of the laid-back, true-to-its-locale atmosphere it emits. It just seems perfectly in place and makes it feel natural  to hang out and throw some back more then any other bar around town that tries to force its motif into a Phoenix landscape it just doesn't jive with.\n\nAnd of course the food and beverage there don't hurt its cause at all. I do agree with some people's sentiments about particular beers not being up to snuff compared to other breweries. My particular complaint is with their Pale Ale, which tastes like an IPA, and their IPA, which tastes like a medicinal strength IPA. But in spite of some quibbles with the beers here, they really do have some fantastic stuff. For some reason, the beer that is my standby there is the Light Rail Cream Ale, which is in stark contrast to the Brown and Amber Ales I typically get at other breweries. Its got that perfect taste/refreshment balance that acts as a Siren's call to bring me back here at least once a week.\n\nThe burgers, salads, and pizza's are also fantastic. But the real find here is the bread pudding, which has got to be one of the best bread pudding's in existence. I always try to eat slow to make room for it. Luckily, this is a place that won't care how long you cement yourself to a seat.\n\nWhich again, makes this place perfect for some Suns action or whatever is going on. But I probably remember my trips here best after catastrophic defeats. Last year after the Sun's officially bowed out of the playoffs without a championship for yet another season, and with my brother after ASU (he's an alum) lost to Oregon are the first that come to mind. The classic rock and the atmosphere and the beer (don't forget the beer) seem to breath new life into me during such trying circumstances. I guess just by being a pillar of originality in the desert.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "SbzANP6hRVwDU5pbtz5ANw", "review_id": "yBUUCTBHR_mk0-G75TPIEw", "text": "The Sonora Brewhouse is the epitome of a good, clean, moderate, Phoenician pub/restaurant. Which means that I was really hoping for more. I was hoping that this place would be a little lived in, a little less polished, a little less new Phoenix. It's kind of odd that big box chain food spots work at trying to get that aged look by throwing junk up on the walls and hanging it from the ceilings. Not at the Sonora Brewhouse, they'll have none of that here, but that's okay.\n\nYes, they brew their own beers and yes it's good and more than decent. The food is better than average and always cooked. Even when you ask for your Kobe burger to be cooked medium with the hope that you'll see some red, it'll come out with no pink at all. Sadly, I wasn't expecting anything different.\n\nDo I sound disappointed? Do I sound like I'm sitting in a box of self pity? Oh woe is me, they FULLY cooked my burger. Oh woe is me, the beer is good and the steak fries have the perfect crispness on the outside and mashy-goodness on the inside. The quality at Sonora Brewhouse is what I expect at any of the big box chain restaurants like Gordon Biersch, but never get. The problem here is that they can be so much more. Food + Ambiance (personality) = Greatness. Sonora Brewhouse is missing the heart.\n\nThey're polite and not offensive in anyway, walking the definition of middle.\n\nThis is both surprising and disappointing since they have been around for a while, but also because just a block to the east, Rosie McCaffrey's is overflowing with heart and soul, more than you can imagine. If they can find it, tourists probably love Sonora, but remember, tourists often love going to another branch of the same TGI Friday's that they have in their own suburbia, while on vacation in a different town.\n\nOkay, so Sonora Brewhouse isn't anywhere near the low level of a TGI Friday's, but it's almost as clean, boring, and devoid of personality, being almost completely unmemorable. Oh. They also probably have the thinnest Kobe burger patties I've ever seen, at least the steak fries and beer are good. My advice? Go a block east to Rosie McCaffrey's and actually have a good time worth remembering.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "b60JsTGYbVqUGYbI81aOsw", "review_id": "CyvvvBuRkD4o8bv5Sif13A", "text": "If you spend a sunday morning doing work over coffee, a good way to spend the afternoon is doing (less) work over beers.  That's just what I did last Sunday and I was happy to have done it at Sonora Brewhouse.  It is off my beaten path (which was the objective of the day) and it had a great mural on the wall of their outdoor patio.  A patio that, I might add, was surprisingly quiet given its proximity to the road.  It was just the right noise level for either eaves dropping or reading.  The food all smelled really pretty good as far as bar food goes and the nacho plate we milked for an hour and a half was made with real cheese.  The beers were also pretty decent and, after two, I was just happy enough.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "RMX11FC48KZTYIeExtGUCw", "review_id": "aZbzCMBitrz5wqub5Vm20Q", "text": "My girlfriend and I were \"regulars\" at Oak Creek Brewery, when we lived up North. Once we moved down here, we started pining for the brewery scene. We gave Sonora brewhouse a shot.\n\nGranted, our expectations are very high. OCB is THE social hub for the locals. We knew we weren't going to find the same thing here, being that Phoenix has so many cool haunts available.\n\nWhat we were looking for was a good patio, good beer, and a good atmosphere. Sonora Brewhouse delivers on all counts. The good food was a bonus. It's not great food, but it'll do. We've learned to stick to a few select items. \n\nThe chips and salsa are wonderful. If you're lucky, the flour tortilla chips will still be warm. They are fluffy, light, and delicately crisp. The salsa is the traditional smooth style, with just the right amount of heat. \n\nThe other go-to food item is the American Kobe beef burger. It is so juicy, so flavorful and delicious. It's big enough to share, if you're more interested in sampling the beer, but want a snack to keep you going -- which is my usual strategy.\n\nI'm not really wowed by the beers. I think I have tried four or five of them, and of those, only two stood out for me. The seasonal vanilla porter is lovely and luscious, like a creme brulee in a pint glass - but without overdoing it. Typically, I am a dark beer drinker, but the Light Rail Cream Ale won me over. For a light beer, it has surprising amounts of body and flavor. One could easily wile away a warm Winter's afternoon kicking those back.\n\nAs for the atmosphere, it is casual, but I wouldn't say friendly. I've been there probably six or seven times, and haven't had a single conversation with a stranger. \n\nAlso, they play great music -- if you can hear it! Often, I can make out faint notes of Janis Joplin or the Doors. I'm told that the patio speakers are as loud as they can get. Too bad.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-3HkgwyxVPf49MXM4dT8Tw", "review_id": "g7vR-7tEiqXUHwFNVWHgdw", "text": "I was finally able to check this place out last weekend, and it was totally worth the wait.  The atmosphere of the place gives off a nice neighborhood brewery vibe, with quite a few people there either sitting at the bar just talking it up with friends or enjoying a family dinner.  One of the big plusses of this place is the patio, where I sat.  Two indoor seating areas, each with their own full-sized bar, sandwiches the patio area.  They've even got great music playing in the background.\n\nSince it was my first time here, I ordered the beer sampler.  For the most part, each beer they had was unbelievable.  The Cream Ale and the Porter were my favorites, which was strange because I'm normally a Pale Ale/IPA kind of guy.  The IPA they had was a little too funky for my liking, but all the others easily made up for it.\n\nI got the Kobe burger, which had to have been the best burger I have ever had.  Others in my party that night got the onion rings, the bratwurst and the calamari, and all of those were out of this world too.  I will definitely be back here often.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-Dof9NwAoQwRM-GVPZk5zw", "review_id": "iRfZr8ouHnyIGXBSaaQI6g", "text": "I thought overall, it was good.  Not great, not bad, just good.\n\nI tired their amber ale which was pretty tasty, but not near my list of top dogs.  We started with the homemade kettle chips with chipotle ketchup.  Maybe I'm just a sucker for potato chips and spicy ketchup, but I thought they were the standout of the evening.  I could have eaten them all night.  I followed it up with some nachos which were good, but nothing out of the ordinary.  I would order them again, but they have a pretty big menu so there's a lot to try.\n\nI was here for the happy hour which has smokin' deals.  The pints are dirt cheap and the apps are at least half off (if I remember correctly).  You can sample a lot for little dough.  Gotta love that!\n\nThere is a lot of parking (no pun intended...) and two separate rooms for dining plus a patio for smoking - not sure if they serve out there or not.  I think this is the type of place that you have to give a few chances and you'll find some favorites that you'll settle into. Beer selection is a little on the weak side, but the food is pretty good.  I would go back, but I won't be a regular.  Sorry, kind of a blah review.  Hmph.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "sEWeeq41k4ohBz4jS_iGRw", "review_id": "Kix0qTKqOsj3hYOdGVvsEA", "text": "My first impressions of this place is that they try too hard.      It's almost completely void of the quirky character of a place like Casey Moore's or Four peaks. \n\nNormal selection of beers, some good and some not so good. I like hoppy beers but their  IPA was waaaay too hoppy for my tastes.   I didn't eat anything this time but the menu offerings looked fine.  I would like to try the Kobe burger, I saw one go by us and it looked very good, maybe next time.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "N-D-d1Z4UybdlkK1HxlNPA", "review_id": "t1Ndck0Q4CfI5jTv_bUiqg", "text": "This was our second time at Sonora, and overall it was a decent place with warm woods, brick, and sautillo tile. The lighting was not too dark. Where we sat, in the hallway like middle section, was way too stuffy, however, and we were shocked by how much cooler it was when we stepped into the main area. \n\nHubby had the Vanilla Porter, which he really liked. It was black as my soul, and probably a little sweeter. Not my cup of tea. My Hefe was very disappointing- the worst I've had in Arizona, frankly. It was dull and muddy tasting- something was just plain wrong.\n\nMy dinner was quite tasty. I had the Haddock with a wonderfully spunky tartar sauce and their awesome freshly made kettle chips. The fish was huge, with a tasty batter, not at all greasy, but a tad overdone. Hubby had the cottage pie, which was good, but we've recently had far better at Tim Finnegan's. His dinner came with a cup of clam chowder- it was zesty and really different. We both liked it.\n\nSonora is a place we will likely come back to. It has a good vibe.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "4lkTIhTuMhLprQprGlTRlA", "review_id": "4eaBoTt2EALtcuOHnunSeg", "text": "Great place for a good drink and tasty burger!\n\nI'm no expert in the rules of local brew, however, I give a good head nod to the Hefeweizen. It's crisp and hits the spot on a hot hot day. If you've got a craving for some good grub then I recommend the Brewery burger with a side of fries. If you're feeling a little adventurous add on some bacon, blue cheese crumbles and slather on some Dijon. It's a sure way to get you way past full.  The Fish N Chips are just as good and if you're not a drinker grab a pint of Root-Beer. \n\nSunday and Monday's are $3.00 pint nights with the purchase of the logo glass so I intend to put it to good use. Great way to kick-off the week!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cZEVW_x0NKI69Xm55tknBg", "review_id": "prGmMcqeqO3KiqJuoGU6vA", "text": "I love this spot for happy hour. The beer prices are great as well as select apps. I am very fond of just about any stout or porter that sonora brews as far as the others I can't say. I have friends that like some of the other selections they have. A decent micro is hard to find in the southwest but this guy has been at it for a while and does a good job. The food has always been good. They have your typical bar menu as well as some better food choices. The patio is great as well. I have also found the service to be no worse than good!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MLNXzph9nlCXGiSuv5G5Yg", "review_id": "29fN-x69xZZwiAc9tBz9xQ", "text": "Having lived in Phoenix all my life, its a horrific shame that we don't have more local microbrewers giving their own beer concoctions a whirl in this town.  In fact the Phoenix area has the same number of locally owned microbreweries as the Flagstaff area.  So its with great enthusiasm that I found a good local outfit in central Phoenix.\n\nWhile Four Peaks typically gets all the accolades as the Phoenix area's premier local microbrewery (and deservedly so), Sonora Brewhouse is more than worthy of respect.  Please don't confuse this with Sonoran Brewery in Scottsdale (no relation).  This place is a small non descript place in north central Phoenix with a killer Cream Ale.  Anyone going here for the first time should give the beer sampler a try as you're bound to find at least a couple of brews you'll like.  The food is pretty good albeit nothing outstanding as my burger was adequate but didn't wow me or anything.  But thats not the real reason I came.  The Cream Ale and Hefeweizen have me hooked.  The place is small but a perfect fit for the neighborhood as it makes for a nice happy hour atmosphere.  And surprisingly I've never had to wait for a table at this place.\n\nIts still incomprehensible to me that with nearby states like California and Colorado (both of which have HUGE microbrewery scenes), Phoenix and the state of AZ as whole still haven't made a huge splash with microbrews.  Four Peaks certainly gives us a spot on the map and hopefully Sonora Brewhouse will garner some attention too, but we need more brew visionaries in this town to bring their creations to the masses!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "330uVLSamVfBMHDvvhAprw", "review_id": "yiMsNWb7T7Rk35al2tCuJQ", "text": "First, I don't work at this place & I don't know the owner or have friends at the place.  Overall, I liked the place.  It's very clean & bright.  The beer is great!!!  The food is ok.  It's not terrible..but it's not great either.  The service was fantastic.\n\nI would say this is a good lunch place...but not in the same class as Four peaks in terms of hanging out and meeting people.\n\nWorth checking out.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-VAF4FC-WKd39_t_RV8XdA", "review_id": "ytR2MrxmBZqKfae9dQOc9w", "text": "Great micro brewed beers. The Light Rail Cream Ale and the Vanilla Porter are really good. \n\nThe food is hit and miss, usually hit, but I don't go there to eat. \n\nIt's nice to see a small spot with loyal customers. The beers are tasty.. that's enough for me...", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ESb5cHmhe5dc_irM9TJXZg", "review_id": "huqLJpz280FWxS5XY4osAw", "text": "Main reason to go to Sonora - the Kobe burger!  By far the best burger in town.  I usually go for lunch since its close to my office and have never been disappointed by the food.  Great service, great waitstaff, great food.  I've been once for dinner and the beer is exceptional.  All around a great pick! Even worth the drive from the NW Valley.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3dPeTVuQatCgQeyJgkwKdA", "review_id": "IjVAaoNYefnuanuRwKkRFw", "text": "This was the place I went to with my friends when we first got into good beer. Their brews are very good and their food as well. Their fries are a little weak, just run of the mill compared to Four Peaks' beer battered fries, but other than that their menu can stand toe-to-toe with Four Peaks. What gives Four Peaks 5 stars and Sonora 4 stars is the fact that Four Peaks' beer is superior and Four Peaks has a great Sunday brunch. But do not get me wrong, this place is worth a visit... many many visits!\n\nP.S. BEST ONION RINGS IN TOWN!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gz71Hy61sfZaMKFd1kpyPQ", "review_id": "ltqjB_raWo9M9GfmXSpwJQ", "text": "My first review might as well be from somewhere I've been just a few times.  OK, probably hundreds.  In fact, I've been going there regularly since it opened in the Fall of 2001.  The first day started like nearly every day there since: amazing beer and a super friendly staff.  \n\nThe food is excellent and for happy hour you can actually get a huge, delicious plate of nachos for half the normal price (they get the official stamp of approval from a nacho fiend that I know).  The burgers are great, as well as the wings.  But the star of the show is...\n\nThe IPA.  I've had IPA's from all over and this is as good as any of them, and better than 99% of them.  In fact, this IPA is so good that we took a keg per request to our friend on a road trip to Seattle.  It's a little hoppier than many IPA's and that's just the way I like it.  I hear the other beers are good too but I wouldn't know.  ;)  \n\nLike someone else said, this place is much like Cheers: there are many friendly regulars as well as the staff.  \n\nHey, enough said: I've been going here often (perhaps too often) for years for a good reason.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "joIzw_aUiNvBTuGoytrH7g", "review_id": "8U_2HTuYmx3UXbKiiCODBw", "text": "Parking is tight and there's limited seating, but we always seem to find a spot without waiting (on both accounts).  Great selection of hand crafted beers, traditional pub fare, and overall there's a good vibe from staff and the building itself.  I like that people here know what they're after and it's unlikely to fetch too many of the damn snowbird types, given that this is a small local place.\n\nIf you're into craft beer then you'll like this place.  If you're not, well, it's rather ordinary as far as pub food goes.  Come for the beer!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0VfJi9Au0rVFVnPKcJpt3Q", "review_id": "G0w4V47CWRkKBeDqaIlJiw", "text": "Atmosphere is wonderful. Outside patio dining with powerful misters. 70's / 80's music pumped in for effect. Staff is very friendly, cordial and fast. Food is good for bar food. I give it 4 stars for atmosphere.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kuShIXalQPy0vqI_N7bz7A", "review_id": "3fE6gblgqPxNcvCFube_6w", "text": "One word, awesome!  Who doesn't enjoy a good brewery really?  It is rather small so if you are looking to go somewhere quiet and intimate this isn't the place.  If you want good beer and good bar food with good friends and friendly staff then you are good to go.  I am a fan of their Hefeweizen and they have the best onion rings in town!  I hear they are known for their Kobe beef burgers and homemade root beer.  I can attest to the root beer, good stuff.  This is a great place to go after work for a few beers!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O7iUEsxiCWnH1TLWyG2Y7g", "review_id": "1a9GcQ7en9DMy7xH_1x25A", "text": "Oh yah - an outstanding brew pup in the middle of Phoenix!  Small, homey - very knowledgeable staff, warm, genuine folks \nWithout our GPS, we would not have discovered the place.\n\nI had the seasonal Triple IPA (10.2%)  - state law allows only two of the 9 oz jewel.  Very hoppy with a sweet after taste.  Fortunately, my buddy drove, so I was able to imbide and enjoy myself.\n\nAlso had a taste of of the hand crafted, hand pumped ale, if it was not for the Triple IPA, I would have enjoyed it, but the Triple IPA  spoiled my taste buds.\n\nDid not taste the restaurant's fare, we were there for the hand crafted bier!  Will definitely return whenever in Phoenix.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6KqEFIpZ7sUkhMnk1485pQ", "review_id": "KleXv2TAuDbiMJtfhuQBTg", "text": "if you haven't figured it out by now, i like beer and i like bars.  sonora has both.\n\nwhen i moved to phoenix in early 2007, my dad took me there for lunch one day.  we sat at the bar and i ordered a beer that was great (i think it was a russian porter).  i've never had a bad or mediocre beer at sonora. i haven't tried their ipa because i'm not a hops fan, but everything else was always incredibly yummy.\n\nthe food is pretty good and sometimes really freaking good.  i went one evening with my best friend and my brother.  we sat in the  brew house, where the tanks are separated by a glass wall from the seating and bar.  we ate well and got a nice buzz, laughing and flirting with our waitress.\n\nevery time i went there, the service was spectacular.  the girls that work there work their butts off and are always smiling.  they're easy to joke with and that's a big plus.  the place would suck without them.\n\ni always thought that something was either missing or that i wasn't quite accepted there.  sometimes my appearance freaks people out.  oh well.  that's what i get for being a madman.\n\nin central phoenix, check out the sonora brewhouse.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u7kNZm_LGv5rNdUbqy3Xsw", "review_id": "-uuDGHRgm8zM13hcNAdk8g", "text": "Service was mediocre until a pair of regulars entered after me. Then I would have to give it a poor considering they got their beer before mine redardless of the fact that I ordered first. The food was less than good, with my Reuben looking like cafeteria food and my ceasar salad being basically lettuce, burnt croutons and bottled dressing. The beer was pretty good although the cream ale could benefit from a nitro pour and their order on the sampler is wrong, arranging them by alcohol content rather than IBU's. All and all, barely satisfactory. I will not be back. - Monday, 8/10/09 2:30pm", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "rszuPsjf9vOpcqL_t2-L2g", "review_id": "bi4bzV-KKc8lkHQvbzbGjA", "text": "My man loves beer, but we both hate bars. That's why this classy little beauty less than a mile away from our house was a definite must-try. Let me begin the review by letting you know, up front, that we really enjoyed everything about the place. Minimal complaints! \n\nWe visited Sonora on a Friday at around 7:00...there were a few parking spots left in what is really a very ample parking lot for downtown Phoenix. I mean, damn! There must be at least 20 spaces. I'm a worrier and I stress out about things like, \"WHERE WILL WE PARK?!\" before I go anywhere. I know...I know. So, I was pleased to see that I needn't have gifted myself with an ulcer over where we could park without getting towed or ending up on blocks. \n\nSonora Brewhouse is comprised of two buildings, joined by an outside dining area between them. The building you first walk into, (the older building, I perhaps incorrectly surmised), is small and was filled with many jovial patrons on our visit. We wouldn't have wanted to sit at the bar, but we couldn't have, anyway! It was completely full, as were almost all of the booths and tables. We made our way to the outside seating area, and were about to sit down when we noticed the second building...right on the other side of the outdoor seating. We ventured in, and it was much less full than the other building, but several times as noisy. Oh, well. We sat down and surveyed our new environs. \n\nI've read several reviews on here vaguely bashing the ambiance of the restaurant - I found nothing to complain about. Then again, I like faux exposed-brick walls and dark wood paneling. \"Duly noted.\" Alright, cool. Thanks. I also liked the kind of fun, amateurish canvas paintings of the images they pair with each of their beers that are strewn about said exposed-brick walls. Plasma TVs abound, which I hate, but I know people eat that technology crap up so I guess it's worth mentioning. \n\nOur waitress was just friendly enough, avoided all bitchiness, and was on top of things without being obnoxious. In other words, perfect. My boyfriend ordered the pale ale, (I think it's called The Stinger? Something like that?), and I, not a beer drinker in the slightest, decided to throw caution and personal preference to the wind and have a Vanilla Porter. Because, you know. It would taste like vanilla. And...vanilla is for girls. Like me. That don't drink beer. My boyfriend chuckled at this logic, and told me I wouldn't like it and that I didn't know what I was ordering. \n\n... \n\nYep. Just about right. As far as beer goes, I did like the kind of bitter and still beer-like hint of baked goods flavor, but it was not anything like I cluelessly imagined. I still drank it! My boyfriend really enjoyed his pale ale with no criticisms. \n\nMy boyfriend ordered the Tavern Steak with steamed vegetables and steak fries, and I ordered the Santa Fe Chicken Sandwich with the kettle chips/chipotle ketchup. We were both very pleased with our entrees...the jalapeno butter (?) on the steak is pretty tasty. As for the sandwich, I'll eat anything if it is slathered in guacamole. The steak fries were as good as steak fries ever are, and the kettle chips are as good as all of the other reviews have told you. I don't eat potato chips and I hate ketchup, but I loved the combination here. Fun tip: I tried putting some of the chipotle ketchup on my sandwich, and it tasted really gross. Maybe limit your use of the ketchup to its intended, menu-endorsed purpose. \n\nWhen we were done, we had no problem getting the bill, paying the bill, and getting out. The parking lot was completely full when we left, and there were two cars jockeying for our spot. That was probably around 8:00 - 8:30 PM, so if you're a damaged individual like me who finds cause to stress about parking, go earlier than that. \n\nThere were a lot of other options on the menu that sounded like they might be on the \"delicious\" side. If you are like us, and not into the drama-filled 20-something bar scene downtown, this might be a nice alternative. It's so close, and we were both really down with the experience...we will definitely be back.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "raMSkwLdZ-kFea1fTY_-Ew", "review_id": "jWwoc50VheOEIeCZLyU3JA", "text": "I've been here twice...the first time was driven by a rumor that they made their own root beer.  I'm a sucker for homemade root beer, so I had high hopes that this place would become a favorite.  My husband and I were so excited when these huge glasses of RB hit the table!!  And then confusion...both of us looked at each other and said \"WTF???\"  Worst RB EVER!\n\nWhat the heck was in this drink that made it taste like ass?  We looked all over the menu and found nothing.  Then we saw the \"fine print\" on a small table sign...STEVIA.  It's made with Stevia NOT sugar...I'm sorry, but I have to say that this is the lame-est root beer on the planet.  If I'm going to treat myself to a big glass of homemade root beer, I want it to be delectable...sugar and all...no freaking high fructose corn syrup and no bloody artificial sugars (and yes, I know stevia is \"natural\" but who gives a crap...it tastes terrible anyway).\n\nAfter the root beer debacle, it didn't get better.  The food was meh...service was not so great (there were moments of \"is she ever coming back???\").  I'd say, go here for the beer, sans root, but that's about it.  Otherwise, skip this place and drive out to Four Peaks...you'll be happier all around.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_A6Cq2day7XFnw_h8F7nVw", "review_id": "mBajYK_5WpLGckSGO2PSaw", "text": "I was excited to come across this little brew house because I love beer. I came here on a Saturday afternoon and it was definitely not busy but there were a few tables and the bar area seemed pretty full. The two beers that I had were decent but not amazing. (a hefeweisen and an IPA) Four Peaks Brew House is much better in my opinion. \n\nThe service was awful. Nothing good or personable about it. Considering it was not very busy I expected more out of someone, anyone for that matter! (maybe they were angry because they had to work on Halloween) My drinks took longer than normal to receive and my Kobe burger took quite awhile too. I wasn't keeping track of the time but how hard can it be to throw a burger on the grill and fry some fries? I was expecting more from this \"top seller\". Not impressed and I will not be returning, if the beer and food were amazing I might come back even if the service sucked but if all three of these important factors are not up to par I will spend my money else where. Next time I'll take the extra 10 minutes to get to Four Peaks.\n\nAlso I noticed the menu was really, really random. They don't specialize in any particular type of food. Fish and chips, and then some southwestern dishes....? Whatever, I appreciate small, local restaurants but this place is all wrong. Plus the staff doesn't seem to care much for their jobs so they must not care much for good tips!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lQ6_t5eJSVmJAT6vA2TXOw", "review_id": "2A8_zXF-g4aKKJ3FWJ3Olg", "text": "Formerly known as Sonoran Brewery (I still miss the name), \"Sunup\" still has the same great food, beer and service.  Beer battered onion rings win for the appetizer, the Philly wrap or beer battered fish and chips are my choice for the entr\u00e9e, and desert is their bread pudding (takes 2 to eat it).  I compliment my meal with what ever is in the cask for the evening and finish with their IPA (it's a good balanced IPA for IPA fans).  For more of a desert finish, go for the Vanilla Porter.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FgpukW0i4Dp239pCzE0qyA", "review_id": "oX2HaVy8X184lQdjHjvGgA", "text": "I stopped in here yesterday for a drink.  Enticed by a brewhouse in AZ I had to go in, I was also enticed by the fact that they were offering a Happy Hour from 3-6 even on a Sunday (it seemed that most places here in AZ don't offer Happy Hour Specials on Sunday).  I was slightly disappointed when I found out that it wasn't a real happy hour, but a kind of happy hour (real happy hour is 2 for 1 drinks or fifty percent off, being honest here) while the happy hour offered here was a dollar off drinks.  In fairness they offered half off appetizers, but only the one's without meat. Now I have read Michael Pollan as well and I am down with everyone consuming less meat (especially here in the Southwest) but it seemed a little rough to have rules like that at a beer drinkin' place....Anyway, I started off with the Barleywine. My mom had the root beer. The waitress returned several times to see if \"us guys\" were okay. When I was ready to order a second glass, the Trooper IPA caught my eye. My love affair with hoppy beers is so great, but she was kind enough to bring me a few small samples before I ordered it. In the end I went with the Amber Ale.  Four stars because: The atmosphere was pretty nice, attentive staff (a little too much, especially on trying to get me ordering food), they brew their own beer, my total check wasn't too bad.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M6oU3OBf_E6gqlfkLGlStQ", "review_id": "mYXdc2cjv_PqVNYg2LCPfw", "text": "4 Stars for beer only 2 for their food. One of the best micro brews I have ever had was here. It was a cask conditioned IPA that was just incredible. It is great that they offer a cask conditioned beer and a rotating seasonal beer along with the wide selection of standard brews. Prices are on par for a micro brew $4-5 per pint. \n\nMy dinners here have been fine but nothing special just common bar and grill food. The Nachos were decent but cheese on chips can't be bad. the selection is a bit uninspired in the food department. Burgers,  sandwiches, pizzas, salads and the usual fried appetizers.\n\nI will be going back again and again for their great beer.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BsvtMYxXhpS0APi9CMDgFw", "review_id": "-lamxKMi-7iftIBbNQCGMQ", "text": "I walked into Sonora Brew House - tap room of SunUp Brewing Company - at about 8:00 p.m. after a day's worth of flights and being turned away from an up-scale restaurant due to an hour-and-a-half wait. Needless to say, I wasn't in the best mood and I had thought I was settling in for an evening of fantastic food served in small portions on pristine white dishes.\n\nInstead, I pulled a 180 and went to SunUp because it was close and it was on my food list.\n\nThe interior didn't put me off. Though it's not a \"classy\" brewpub, the interior sports soft lighting, Spanish colors and a certain amount of elegance. I'm not saying you should take a date here if you're trying to impress her, but it's certainly acceptable before or after a movie.\n\nThe atmosphere is laid back. A curved bar sits behind a simple floor stacked with numerous square tables both normal and high-top. Brewing equipment stands behind a plastic wall off to one side. A small doorway leads to a narrow room lined with booths on either side. The place is not that big, but it's not small either.\n\nThe menu consists of standard pub fare with a few Spanish touches. Appetizers have the normal dips and fried dishes. The homemade bruschetta caught my eye, however. It was a bit strong on the garlic and not very well done. Outside of the typical burgers, sandwiches and wraps, they do feature some interesting entrees. I ordered the special - shrimp fajitas. It came with one giant flour tortilla which confused me, but overall it wasn't bad. My friend ordered the salmon which was a much better effort.\n\nAs for the beer, they featured six standard offerings along with three seasonal. Of the typical offerings, most were a little too sweet and a little low on the hop side, especially those of lighter color meant to appeal to the masses. However, the low amounts of hops did allow the floral and citrus notes to come through on the IPA. My favorite was the seasonal Red along with the Vanilla Porter, which though sweet, had a robust chocolaty character. Bonus point for the dry-hopped, cask conditioned version of the IPA as well.\n\nThe service was alright. She didn't know much about the beers, but could at least distinguish one from the other via color, even among those that looked quite similar.\n\nOverall, the place is alright. I hope there are better offerings in the area. But if not, it'll do.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nGYaT5sAuqKkd48dqX_2Kw", "review_id": "7juP4P6KnpJ9ci9e50lXWg", "text": "LOVE THIS PLACE.  The staff are great.  The beer is INCREDIBLE.  The food....ahhhh...it is pretty good (much better than typical bar food.)\n\nIf you like IPAs...this is the place to go.  The cask IPA is a mouthful of heaven.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "IenWa5wo7TJ03P73vMyKxw", "text": "Something Central Phoenix sorely lacks is a top-quality microbrewery. Maybe some remember the old Tommy Knocker's, but that's as close as we have ever had. Recently when SunUp split from Sonora Brewhouse, they also added a brewery next door and have been increasing in popularity ever since. However, they come up short in terms of providing a top quality microbrewery, and SunUp only shines as a good neighborhood bar that happens to brew their own beers. \n\nOn mutiple visits, I've tried multiple beers. The first visit, sampling the Red Cask Ale, I had a mostly positive feel about the beer. It was bold, reasonably priced, and packed quite a punch. I also sampled the Light Rail Cream Ale that night, which was essentially a standard ale by my count. The bartender explained while serving it that the name is \"a bit misleading\" because most, like myself, are expecting more of an ale with a stout-like finish. The Vanilla Porter is their best brew in my opinion, with the most distinct flavor and a perfect balance in aroma. I've become quite enamored with porters lately and SunUp's didn't disappoint, but it also didn't drive me to proclaim it one of the best porters around.\n\nService at the restaurant has been hit and miss. One visit with an empty bar, we were waited on hand and foot, but also felt as though the staff wanted to close up and go home. They were putting chairs on the tables, sweeping the floors, and doing general closing duties, though they insisted they were not closing for a \"couple more hours.\" Another visit I sat at the bar for quite some time with no bartender present, and the bar obvoiusly understaffed.\n\nAll in all, it's a welcome addition, and compliments the other establishments popping up around Central and Camelback very nicely. Unfortunately, Central Phoenix could still use a top-notch microbrewery. SunUp, right now, has too many inconsistencies, and doesn't have great enough beer to make them not matter. One can get a good beer just about anywhere, but it would be nice to find a great beer brewed locally, so here's to hoping SunUp comes up with a great beer.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kMiQnYFmAYbjHyyIPGSwoA", "review_id": "yj_NI6aIlzhbu3AFMOEQGg", "text": "After spending so many years at Four Peaks, I was really pleased with the small size of SunUp. Maybe it gets a little too crowded during peak hours, but I was there for an early Sunday dinner and thought it was just right. My friend and I were seated immediately and had great service. \n\nI had the fish and chips and my friend had the Kobe Burger. I thought mine was good (it's hard to make a bad batch of fish'n'chips) and my friend liked his burger. I must note that we realized that the IPA is the absolute perfect drink with the Kobe burger. The PERFECT combination. It's rare that you come upon something like that, and we didn't remember seeing the recommendation in the menu.\n\nBeing that it was our first time to this brewery, we tried the beer sampler. I preferred the Hefeweizen and Amber out of the bunch. The Vanilla Porter was too much of a dessert for my taste - but if that's what you're into, go for it. \n\nIf I could give half stars, I probably end up rating SunUp with a 3.5, so I'd rather round up to four. This place isn't a three-star joint, and I don't want to rate them as such.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pDSMS-IW5wyZK0XBi4jnDw", "review_id": "vMHsdFo3pUbEyfPS3iYAnQ", "text": "Good stuff.  Haven't had too much of the food.  Onion rings are delicious.  All beers delicious.  Good joint to grab a growler for the drive home...I mean for when you get home.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0g6TyhGJXvLQNr7d7LsDnw", "review_id": "1djJURRgtPO_NHkps161mg", "text": "I have to say i'm quite saddened that i had to choose 1 star; as i was so looking forward to finding a new fav along Camelback rd. my sister and i headed to Rosie Mc Caffreys (sp), but turned off at SunUp Brewing Co. by default; we had to stop in because we were both starved and the menu offered Corned Beef and cabbage, plus we still had about 6 streets to go. \n\nwe stepped inside to a \"please wait to be seated\" sign, so we waited, and waited (as several wait staff passed and looked our way without even a nod of acknowledgement) for about 5 minutes. finally our server approached us and offered inside or patio (we chose patio of course!) she was very nice at first seating and asked for our drink order. since neither of us partake in the appreciation for micro brews, we chose raspberry ciders. we were happy. the crowd was sparse-but present. the weather was fabulous. \n\nit was a weird set-up with 3 small rooms (patio in between both) and no room to turn around. there was no reason our server should have been perturbed; other than having to maneuver around tables inside, as she hardly had tables. none the less, when she returned with our beers, she plopped them down hard on the table and stormed off. the beers were served lukewarm but we tried to drink them anyways. \n\nshe returned a few minutes later for our order. since it was a toss up between the Corned beef and cabbage & the Fish n chips, i asked the servers opinion, inquiring if the corned beef was sliced thin, of to which she replied \"it isn't sliced thin\"-but it was sliced thinner than a nickel, plus the meal wasn't even served with bread or butter; but back to the ordering....\n\nafter she took our order, i asked her for 2 cold pint glasses; since the beers were warm (only the bottle was slightly cold). she brought back glasses with ice and straws, pounced them on the rod iron table and went on to tell me why micro brews aren't served in cold pint glasses, saying she didn't have any chilled pint glasses because this is a micro brewery. \n\nit wasn't until after her lecture on the creation of beer, that i explained that even if there is a right way to serve-some people do request chilled pints. i explained that i wasn't a beer afficionado, i just wanted to drink my beer the way it should be served \"chilled\" she gave me attitude, walked away and then returned with two cold pint glasses, pouncing them on the table as she uttered \"here these are for our Root Beer\" while she turned on her heels to run. \n\nthe rest of the meal was pleasant, as she was hardly available. the only time i seen any of the female servers was when an assumingly wealthy man was spotted, that was when most of the servers would approach and hug them (much to close by restaurant standards) very tightly. however most tables around us were either taken by lesbians or hetero females so the ladies weren't hoovering around us too much.  \n\nwe received the credit card bill to sign, which was also plopped off mid walkaway. the tables are patio tables with holes, so most people with common sense would prepare for the signing of the bill with a hard bottom of some sort, but not here! they are all consumed with the spotting of rich men and instructions for micro brewing that they don't have time to serve or be of assistance, so be prepared to either pay them upfront to be treated like a patron, or flash your directors card because they seem to think this is suddenly Scottsdale. \n\non to the food. i tasted my sisters fish and chips and the homemade chips were soggy from the fish. the halibut was delicious although sister had to pull off all the breading, because it was as thick as an Indian popover. they did serve it with spicy ketchup which was surprisingly delicious. my corned beef cabbage was served paper thin, without bread or butter; but it was still very tasty. the red potatoes soft and the carrots & cabbage blanched to perfection. next time i'll just try sitting at the bar.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xF-1gh_4mav5nAu5UKYYAg", "review_id": "MWfDxNYKKmhD7KmEvZLdNA", "text": "The oatmeal stout on cask was decent, but the rest of their beers had no body at all.  I was very disappopinted.  Atmosphere was very lame for a Thursday night.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b2DKC4kC8-QeSeGZ_MF3XQ", "review_id": "JDTrEsxpuA-MSyC9eijXkw", "text": "A great place with great service, friendly staff, great food and great beer. The cask conditioned beer is wonderful as are the fish and chips.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xqQMyOzggrDR3vQ82b79tw", "review_id": "GoXZspGyuy5XrZZID8iTVQ", "text": "I loathe to write a bad review for one of my favorite hobbies, drinking craft beer, however; Sun Up is a brewing company that I feel the need to never visit again, nor would I recommend beer lovers to go out of their way to stop in.\n\nThe majority of the beer was just plain boring, and warm to boot! They had a lager, wheat, amber, pale, oatmeal stout and a scottish red on draft.  None of the beer sampled tasted even close to what I would consider the fundamentals of that particular category, ie a very bitter amber ale and a sweet, and not-hoppy-whatsoever pale ale.  Even the root beer was flat and tasteless.  \n\nI initially was going to give this place two stars, mainly because they do serve beer, and the bartender was nice,  but thinking about the beer, I have to knock this down to one star.  Sorry Sun Up, but you need to go back to the drawing board and create some good, basic craft brew.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AgLj_zfjlJJWf3J6aNwalQ", "review_id": "oBPlT2c-BGkGC9ZkugqYAw", "text": "The beer and the setting are the highlights at Sonora Brewhouse. Best thing to do here is to sit back in the old brick buildings and cool off with a pint of Light Rail Cream Ale, which is light and smooth but not at all creamy.\n\nThese folks are serious about their brews, and the friendly staff will bring you a sample to help you discern the difference between a regular draught and its cask-conditioned counterpart.\n\nWhile the food isn't a disappointment, it's nothing to write home about either. I can barely remember the Kobe beef burger I had on my first visit. The shepherd's pie I had the second time around was good enough, but the so-called horseradish mashed potatoes on top just weren't horesradishy enough to satisfy a kid who grew up in the horseradish fields of southern Illinois.\n\nI give Sonora Brewhouse a solid recommendation as a spot to drink, but bring plenty of friends -- the place can be empty on a Saturday afternoon. It's also a worthy addition to your light-rail pub crawl, just a short walk from the Central/Camelback station.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "E5QyEU6FCQwnTys0S73zNw", "review_id": "AzTNo-j1FzQ1Ky7lQyXw1w", "text": "i haven't been here since it was called Sonora, not much has changed. the food is pretty decent. i no longer drink alcohol so i got the rootbeer. it's pretty good. i actually like Stevia, and was happier knowing there was no sugar or HFCS\n\ni actually like the fact a restaurant is trying to get away from HFCS. kudos.\n\ni tried the Buffalo, i kinda thought it was a burger...but only because i wasn't really paying attention.  but it was tasty, 3 basted chicken strips on a roll with lettuce and tomato and nasty red onion...no...not saying their red onion was nasty..i just don't like red onion on sandwiches.. sorry. \n\nanyways..they added Sweet Potato fries to the menu and they were pretty good. they crinkle cut them..i think it adds more to the experience.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oMDSmhe72hjxoR3EAj6sXQ", "review_id": "POW5TMbJxp_gdR6dy7XSUw", "text": "This is one of those hidden hot spots in Phoenix that people don't know about, but should. The beer is excellent and the service was top notch. Really I would give this place a 4 1/2. Boyfriend and I both had burgers, which were meaty and juicy without being greasy. I ordered the beer sampler, which was a great choice for a first timer. Overall this place is great!!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AVCBC2G5RjJM8tu_PebFPw", "review_id": "3vvkKBKifH94XchKWKrwJQ", "text": "The food was excellent and the service was good... \nI just don't really care for there beer. I've\"ve been there a few times and tried almost everything they brew and I just don't like there beer. \n\nIt's an alright place if you're not going for the beer.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oMDSmhe72hjxoR3EAj6sXQ", "review_id": "es6keCTdVlGErn1eZi5BYA", "text": "OK - it all makes sense now.  When I reviewed some of the reviews before going to SunUp for dinner - I was a little confused.  I had been there and the food was good, service good, beer sampler - good.  So why the bad reviews from other yelpers.  Tonight I learned. \n\nWe went with my mom, brother, and my boyfriend.  We sat down and were greeted by a blond waitress.  Not extremely friendly but nice enough, service was decent for the first part of dinner, she was good about filling up drinks etc.  Then she brought the check, at the same time my brother ordered a second beer, so she took the check with her to update.  And then disappeared.  And disappeared . . . Brother's beer was half gone . . . and still she was not around.  I had actually thought we had paid the check and we were just hanging with my brother while he finished the beer - but no - mom had not in fact paid the bill and we waited.  So I look up - and there is our waitress flirting with a group of guys at the bar.  Now I get it - when you are kinda cute and serving beer - a group of guys is likely to tip better and more fun to hang with.  But that does not make it acceptable to neglect a table of four waiting to pay - tip and leave.  \n\nSo I will return - but I will be looking for our prior waitress - she was a sporty brunette - fun - and very good. \n\n(disclaimer in no way am I saying that because she was blond it made her bad - it is the only way for me to identify the waitress, should have gotten her name)", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UTfCEpXfAJCA7T2T4EEQsw", "review_id": "B2NnQ7brNrS0zTnHGo8Q4Q", "text": "I want to like this place.\n\nI really, really want to like it. I'm always on the lookout for a local joint that is special, a place I can take out-of-towners and say, \"This is one more thing I love about Phoenix.\" I had high expectations for SunUp since it is in my neighborhood, a short ride or healthy walk away from home\n\nBut after several visits over the last couple of months and as many disappointments, SunUp Brewing is on my list of places I might go if I'm desperate, not as a destination, and certainly not a place I want representing my city to friends from elsewhere.\n\nI'm no beer aficionado, but I know what I like, and for the most part I like the brews at SunUp. I particularly enjoy the Light Rail Pale Ale as a mild-bodied thirst-quencher, and the Vanilla Porter, which is rich without being too sweet or heavy. I also like seeing what seasonal offerings they have, many of which I enjoyed.\n\nOne constant on my many visits, however, is the truly bad customer service. I don't care if you make minimum wage or six figures; if your job is to take orders and serve people, then do it. Many other Yelp reviewers indicate they have suffered lackadaisical customer service at SunUp, and my experience is that this is the rule, not the exception.\n\nTake today, for example: At 1 p.m. on a Sunday, the place was virtually empty save for about three tables and a couple in the main bar area. The last problem I thought I'd have would be getting attention, but my disinterested server/bartender pulled a disappearing act after pouring my beer and plopping my burger in front of me. She was more interested in sitting in a booth in the adjacent room with a paper in front of her, watching TV.\n\nIf she had bothered to follow up with her customer, she would've learned my burger was the opposite of the medium-rare burger I ordered. Even more aggravating was when she did walk quickly past me (including one time when she told the other server she as heading out back, presumably for a break), she looked directly at my barely touched meal but didn't inquire as to why I wasn't eating it. I'm not going to chase down a server, especially if it involves going room to room to find her. All she had to do was notice I hadn't touched my meal for 20 minutes and ask if everything was OK.\n\nI've had similar experiences with the staff at SunUp before although this example was the most egregious. Like other reviewers, I've waited at the bar either with a growler ready to be filled or a bill I'm trying to pay while the bartender chatted with friends even after acknowledging me.\n\nIt shouldn't be this hard to find a place that wants to sell me something, but evidently the folks at SunUp have more cash than they need, so I see no reason to spend mine there again.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rLtl8ZkDX5vH5nAx9C3q5Q", "review_id": "3L2DRtOEJo4Mxn928JYrLA", "text": "This was stop numero uno on our group's light rail bar crawl.  None of us had ever been there before so we were excited to see what this place was all about.\n\nSituated about a 10ish minute walk from the light rail station, it is a nice walk through a part of town where I wouldn't normally be.  You wouldn't think this place is a brewery because of its small size but it is.  The inside is very quaint and taverny.  It has a very relaxed vibe going on.\n\nI ordered the sampler and all their beers are pretty decent.  I decided on the Amber for my pint, but they were all good so it was a difficult decision.  Not bad for a little local brewery at all.  For a quick bite before we moved on we ordered the calamari and the bratwurst splitter.  The calamari was pretty standard and the aioli had a nice kick to it.  The bratwurst was excellent and unique.  Each was perfect to split among 4 people.  The rest of their menu looked good but is pretty much typical bar food.  Well probably a bit better than average bar food.  Anyway, it is perfect food for the place and looking back we should have probably eaten dinner there instead of only an appetizer.\n\nPro Tip:  Cross over to the north side of the street at the light as soon as you exit the light rail station.  Otherwise you will be dodging traffic as you try to cross because the place is located on the other side of the street far from another crosswalk.\n\nAnyway, I would like to come back for a few beers and food.  I would also like to do the brewery tour.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oXkbuOiN9HDS3WgOQONfRg", "review_id": "HNLXyumBEfuIbh5Ll_z8Rg", "text": "Oh, how I used to love SunUp.  I was a fan when it was still Sonora Brewhouse, and I was a fan after the name change/change of ownership/whatever.  The waitstaff was always sort of iffy, but the patio was comfortable (when smokers weren't around), and the food was pretty consistent.  I was particularly in love with a new addition to the menu - the spicy pulled pork sandwich.\n\nIn search of a good place open on July 4th, I stopped in with a friend, already craving that delicious sandwich.  After waiting a couple minutes to be seated (and not even being acknowledged by anyone when we entered), we were led to a table by an older woman.  She took our drink orders and left us with menus to look over.  It took me a minute to realize they'd changed their menu.  Instead of one with appetizers, salads, sandwiches/burgers, entrees, and desserts, they instead now have a lunch and dinner menu.  And, sadly, the pulled pork sandwich had been discontinued.  I settled on the green chile chicken sandwich of some sort and an iced tea.  The waitress wasn't very friendly and seemed to be uninterested in being pleasant.  Our meals arrived but without the chipotle ketchup we requested.  A few minutes later, the waitress brought it to our table.  There was nothing impressive about my sandwich.  It was fairly blah and unseasoned, and the sweet potato fries were crispy on the outside but tough and hard on the inside.  Shame I paid $1 to upgrade from regular fries.\n\nOnce it came time to pay, the waitress took an exceptionally long time to return our cards and receipts to us.  My companion saw she was just standing around in the back not doing anything.  The place was pretty empty, so I don't really know why service was so bad.  I do know that the new menu leaves a lot to be desired, and unfortunately, I'll be hard-pressed to return in the future.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M6mXcFQa3ELYdOqVR2ffdg", "review_id": "oQ5fkmS176ASF2Uu0U9pnA", "text": "Sun Up is my favorite craft brewery in AZ. Brewmaster Uwe is German and brews creative - quality American ales with a euro twist. While there are regular beers, the cask conditioned and strong ales change regularly. Recently they had 4 different kinds of IPA. Central Phoenix highlight - must visit. Order off of the chalk board - seasonal ales are the highlight here.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7r5Sm4qXSeSNXAVGm9CvyA", "review_id": "vqoVDOTik9tME6f1fsT-dA", "text": "I've been eating here for years, since it was Sonora Brewery.  I've always loved the food, the beer, and the service.  I moved out of state a year ago, came back for business this week and HAD to have the yummy Kobe Burger.  And I'm pleased to say, they didn't let me down.  It was cooked perfectly, and the sweet potato fries appetizer was a great way to start the meal.  Vanilla porter, delicious!  And here's the kicker:  after not setting foot in the place for almost a full year, my server knew not only how I wanted my burger, but also remembered what kind of dressing I liked on the side to dip my fries in!  THAT'S personalized service!  Five stars, SunUp...You deserve 'em!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PwemCNJqvGerNZHbSSbmFA", "review_id": "8NLcR7Puz3oFOCm7QmDLKw", "text": "IPA lovers, this is your destination in the desert.\n\nI regret that I live 10 miles away, and there is no way I'll even stop in for 1 Tropper IPA (1 is impossible) and then get in my car and drive. \n\nBut the balance is perfect: a hearty body with some bite, not overbearing on the malt, hops are strong but balanced with some fruity, floral bouquet that lingers on the tongue. And it's not too cold either, like some of the other breweries. I can't speak for the other beers, but I've tried every IPA in the area, this is the best!\n\nI still wish I could find 3 Floyd's on tap out here. Maybe even Crooked Tree IPA- those are still my favorites, but this will do.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "--65q1FpAL_UQtVZ2PTGew", "review_id": "zHQ00iEVHWhJyOSpYI-BfQ", "text": "I'm a big fan of local craft beer and I'm happy to live within walking distance of this little place. Most of their beers are alright, but they have some serious winners on deck if you enjoy hoppy ales. Their seasonal selection is also almost always stellar. At the point in time I am writing this review, they have a high-strength ale called Risky Red. It is fantastic! There is a limit of two per visit due to its high alcohol content (9.7% I believe) but two could put some folks on their asses, I'm sure.  \n\nFood is alright most of the time, and if you hit up their happy hour (which runs 3-6 and all day Sunday), you can get some decent bar food for cheap. Not only that, but you get $1 off all of the beer! So Sundays you can probably find me here enjoying a day drink. \n\nIf you're in the area and want a drink, or if you want to pre-game before a long night at Rosie's, this may be the place for you. Go ahead and try it, and hopefully you can get a taste of the Risky Red while it lasts.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PNS9z4aFDbfhpIsHCfNvNg", "review_id": "P3MjGkz3o_6WxLXu_L1KEg", "text": "All you with inner fat-kids... you MUST get the onion rings. They're like the size of donuts and SO good... so I've heard ;) \n\nFor a tiny local brewery this place is great. Warm, brewery vibe. I wish they'd do a little something more with the patio but overall no complaints. My husband is super picky about beers and really likes SunUp so I guess they're good. It's perfect for a bars-on-bikes stop when you're looking for something casual and good old fashioned fat kid bar food.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gcyEUr4DXcbjnGRAWFtfAQ", "review_id": "6GsIwzfpCpfgBufw5ws2HQ", "text": "decided to take the fam out for dinner last night, was reallly craving a juicy burger and a beer. I do have to say that the beer was great, but the food was just meh. We started with the calamari and the beer bread with beer cheese for an appetizer. I wasn't a fan of the beer bread, but maybe I just don't like beer bread. Nothing was \"wrong\" with it, I we just weren't fans. The calamari was good, I liked it anyway.  \n\nI decided to get the black and bleu burger with onion rings, wife got the crispy shrimp tacos, my son had a smaller cheeseburger with garlic parm fries and my little daughter had a grilled cheese and sweet potato fries. My burger was cooked perfectly, but was somehow bland. Not sure how, with the bacon and bleu cheese fondue, but it was. I think the meat was just underseasoned, but overall a decent burger. I have to say the onion rings were terrible, not very crispy and soooo much \"breading\". ick The wife's tacos were impossible to eat, super sloppy and just fell apart. My son reallly liked his burger and fries. \n\nOn to the beer. I had an awesome red beer then a pilsner, both very very good. The wife had the light rail cream ale, that was also awesome. In the future, I'll go back for the awesome beer and maybe just a simple cheeseburger.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "--65q1FpAL_UQtVZ2PTGew", "review_id": "H-3ULV49K1aDcDBdKAjx6Q", "text": "I just wanted to write a short update about SunUp since I've become a very regular patron. This place is great. The staff is usually pretty awesome unless they're swamped, but I feel that that's understandable. There is always a great special beer on tap that I become a fan of and then am saddened when the keg is emptied. And....I finally found great food here! It took me a while, but the pork verde, the chili fries and almost anything with the bleu cheese fondue is flippin' great (try it with the garlic parm fries)! Did I mention the bleu cheese fondue?!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6ts41fCsDKHbFZaKOMNmVQ", "review_id": "wENdJWrowYV0d7hIcE78cw", "text": "I love going to places I've never been to that my friends tell me they love. \n\nThis place was just ok. Nothing spectacular, but nothing bad either. Just middle of the road. \n\nWe ordered a bunch of apps to nosh upon. There was their spin on what I think was supposed to be brucchetta, but it was dosed in some sort of balsamic vinaigrette. The toast it was on was good and held up to the toppings. \n\nA cheese crisp of some sort was involved. It was a cheese crisp people, not to hard to mess up. It was cheesy and crunchy in the right places and soft in the others. The salsa they serve with it seems to be jarred, its not fresh...or at least doesn't taste fresh. \n\nI also had a garden salad, with Caesar dressing, I had realllly bad burps that lingered for the rest of the day from that dressing. So gross. \n\nI didn't have any beer, but the iced tea was decent. \n\nThe staff was friendly and on top of things. \n\nI would probably go back one more time and give them another whirl.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2uIF-P-YkMt6aFMV0zVskw", "review_id": "k4g3Gz2TvnMByKA4zKF9HA", "text": "I had there light rail creme ale BBQ chicken wings and to beer& what else to wash it down accept the light rail creme ale brew. That is def my fave light beer. The wings were flavorful,crispy and delicious white meat. Small factors that i didn't like:the cardinals game was not on the tube,slow service but over all I say there are more pros than cons'. GO AND CHECK IT OUT", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "pv82zTlB5Txsu2Pusu__FA", "review_id": "vrQHd-zqZqy2JTOerjc48g", "text": "Sunday afternoon my brother and our friend scott rode our bikes on a massive thrifting tour and then to the SunUp Brewing Co. for bunch. We'd all been wanting to try out the place and sample their brews for a while. We arrived, and were told to pick any seat we desired, so we grabbed a booth. The first thing I noticed was the interior, it was fairly small but in a good way, the ambience of the place has a classic southwestern feel to it; and not in the kitschy way that non natives might assume a \"sw\" theme should feel. Perusing the menu I noticed that the prices seemed a little higher than i'm used to for pub grub, but i'm sure the quality would be deserving. after a while of checking out their digs and studying over the menu and drink/food specials they had for weekends we opted to go for the \"order any regular appetizer and get you're first beer for $1\" deal. seems like a good deal right? Scott ordered the light rail cream ale, Justin ordered the IPA? i think and I got their Vanilla stout. They were all delicious. My stout was especially good as the vanilla taste was merely a mild hint which gave it a great background flavor and left a lingering sweetness that was refreshing rather than sickeningly fruity/sweet. It was a classic stout whose femme-y name belies it's body and drinkability; certainly not a lady drink imo. My compatriots order the light rail cream ale wings and i order the \"beer bread\" w/ queso dip. The appetizers were, decent. not bad but not great. The real reason to come here is the beer; despite the fact i didnt try any entrees, or their delicious sounding kobe beef burger- i'm gonna go ahead and stand by my sentiment. When our lackluster waitress finally returned i asked for MY bill, she returned after 15 min. or so with all of our checks on one tab, and she had overcharged us after we'd asked her if the weekend special (order any app and get 1st beer for $1) was still in effect, to which she'd said yes. To be fair i'm sure it was an honest mistake, and she was probably really busy....yada yada yada we asked her for our seperate checks and about the special one more time, she apologized and returned with our checks and cheaper tabs. So all in all i like SunUp brewery but i'd return solely for the brews and leaves the eats to some place more qualified for my refined tastebuds.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jdeNI5TTTuM6mj3HTgstRA", "review_id": "eMMVbHhDuXhuN0M8Ny1hZg", "text": "Came here last Sunday for a few pints ($3 each!), and I have some highs and lows to share about this place. To steal a word from Bud Light, the beers here had a lot of \"drinkability\". My hefeweizen was very smooth, and there were no complaints about the Pilsner, IPA, or the Vanilla Porter. Nice flavors all around!\n\nBut the $5 appetizers were not as pleasant, I'm afraid. The seared ahi sliders looked delicious, and they tasted pretty good. The wasabi aioli was a bit overpowering, but I would order them again. The black bean chili fries were just mediocre. It sounds fancy with the melted Oaxaca cheese on top, but they don't taste like anything special. The cheese quesadilla was way too bland for a cheese lover like myself, and their bruschetta was alright, but a bit too different.\n\nI'll be back to try an entree sometime, but I'm not expecting much. I love the cozy patio and great beer. Support local breweries and come here. As long as you stick to the beer, you won't be disappointed.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bcvhLHYRdcjo0MHmQnM7ZQ", "review_id": "spDiCscfpF8upCzhcE-Jgg", "text": "Awful service! Mediocre food... if it was what I ordered. The beer was OK but nothing great compared to other breweries around town. I really wanted to like this place, sadly disappointed. No one helped us when we walked in (they weren't busy) and our server kept forgetting about us to chat with dudes at the bar. When she messed up on our food she wasn't very graceful about it... and we still had to pay full price. It also took almost two hours, and we didn't make it to the plans we had afterward. It wasn't just our servers that was bad, the bartender was rude and so was another server. Won't go back... the owners really need to step in!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DJzbBORAJjTiTzFCEdoMQQ", "review_id": "dlQq_Xp4riQUFntcOvQWKw", "text": "I love the ambiance in this place: cozy brick cottage with stained glass windows, usually not too crowded. Very warm and a great place to drink your Sunday away with an all-day happy hour. \n\nAlthough I am not a huge fan of their standard draft beers, I LOVE some of the seasonals they've brought in. The Risky Red (triple IPA), the Milk Stout, and the Barley Wine are all among my favorites. If those three would become full-timers, I would probably never go home.\n\nSome of the food is pretty good, although a lot of the stuff if just okay. Get the blue cheese burger (or, just order a side of the blue cheese sauce and put it on EVERYTHING!) or the pork chile verde. Both are winners!\n\nDespite some of its flaws, I love coming to SunUp. Always a good experience.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DfxzHI4TjGTUuFELonH5wA", "review_id": "0wTjRXNENTr-hba69uy-ZQ", "text": "This review has been a longtime coming and really what kept me from writing this was the potential for public scrutiny from readers and the fear of burning a bridge.  But really all that doesn't matter because the motivator is that I am simply an unhappy customer who tips well, is polite and goes out of her way to be friendly.\n\nI have been going to Sonora, or rather,...Sun Up, for a bit over 5 years.  I used to love this place.  I loved it because it was not only a great brew house but it also offered deliciously consistent food that was served by a friendly staff.  The Kobe burgers and the fish and chips were to die for and the micro IPA and other brew delights were as good if not better than the micro brews in Portland, OR. \n\nI cannot express enough how disappointed I am with the old Sonora; with the red chili gone, the only vegetarian item on the old menu gone, and the kicker are the fish and chips!  Now fetching $14, I would think that one could expect an attempt for goodness.  But instead I got a plate of thick ass, dry, white fish that was encased in a cocoon of batter that would rival a sub sandwich.  Do you remember when this place used to have fish and chips that were on par with the UK?\n\nWhat happened to you old Sonora?  Why must you compete with Postion's and the like?  You are not that!  You are not a moderately price wine bar, nor are you an Irish pub!  You are a micro brew with delicious beer that once boasted fantastic food.  You were a place to go for the best Kobe burger or English Style fish and chips in all of Down Town Phoenix.\n\nNow you are becoming a has-been, a place that if it weren't for the good brew, you would be just another forgettable restaurant.  I used to feel welcome; it was my neighborhood place to go for a few beers and a delicious burger but it seems that I must search out a new place to frequent.  Shame really.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bSSAJXXkH8tT393-weWKSg", "review_id": "wlYY5VwyVuT5FZ27BibUeA", "text": "The food here was pretty good, but I wasn't overly blown away by it, either. It could be due to the fact my kids were acting like jackasses and I had to keep on them to mind their manners and not actually enjoy what I was eating.\n\nThey do have a kids menu but it is not published. The beer is good. There are football games on the TV. The burgers are huge. The pulled pork sandwich is good. Also, the pork appetizer is good, too.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ey3VjXX9CTwyY-KXysbBUw", "review_id": "mSwlMPWov3gTXT4pzCnsUQ", "text": "Great microbrew! Terrible parking and can get filled up pretty quickly. Fish and chips are very good, and the American Kobe beef burger.\n\nAlso, buy a growler and get it filled with your favorite beer.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oUGmoziFCwNi2oUHB54SGg", "review_id": "_baf8P5DSPdeR-uhQumaXw", "text": "Order off the chalf-board for seasonals and freshest beers.  Best craft-ale in Phoenix & gives Four Peaks a run for best in Valley. Awesome patio & tap room in the back.  Very good food and well priced.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YYoBUH9Tiltj63baAcPoqQ", "review_id": "xfAHq_kk318-eOIx_OxKzw", "text": "I went to a catered event here, so while I didn't get the full restaurant experience (I was in a private, separate building across the patio), the catered food was really quite good.  \n\nNot much to complain about the beer, either!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-GNcVLtPu1QlJ07cMRe4zw", "review_id": "w8TWxBqmqncBGdePWy00JQ", "text": "Great beers and awesome onion rings. It's a good ambiance, and pretty good bar food. The onion rings are best. I also tried the fish and chips, and it was pretty good too. But, the reason to come here is for the beers.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FlQVCUaTh1Jd2Z9T039oKA", "review_id": "S-QWaNkotmASxNNZHGD5ng", "text": "I love this place. I haven't experienced the server issues that some other people have been posting about - maybe I'm just lucky?\n\nIf you're a microbrew fan, always check the chalkboard where they post their seasonals. You can't go wrong w/ the Light Rail Cream Ale, the Hef, or the Vanilla Porter. I absolutely loved their Pilsner when they had that on tap. \n\nTheir food is pretty good, but I wouldn't really classify this as a dining destination - this place is about the beer. I was disappointed in the Kobe burger, and I wouldn't order it again. The brat was just OK. Onion rings were so good but I wouldn't get them again because I'm pretty sure they are 1 million calories EACH and they gave me like 6 huge ones! The mac & cheese is so good. Salads are nice & fresh, the baja shrimp tacos really kick butt. \n\nI also like the ambiance of the place. Cool setup in the brewers' den and the funky patio in between the brewers den and the main bar area. For giggles don't forget to check out the murals on the patio wall and also on the back wall of the parking area.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BU5ZDfvoLLtNdWEBVf33BQ", "review_id": "WQhVLJO5lSzMr1wjOpWLuw", "text": "Tucked away at Camelback & 3rd is the Sun Up Brewing Company. Armed with a need for some food & adult beverage we made our way inside this cozy pub packed with people. With all the great dishes on the menu it was very hard to choose. But when we finally did the food was great (not your regular pub fare) and all the beers were wonderful...especially the Vanilla Porter. I will definitely be back for another round of food and drinks!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "l0fB7q-MhLS4wxwj7v-eAw", "review_id": "ZzjojS-u2bh_958p7UTYAg", "text": "We were in town for some sunshine, and we were excited to check out the breweries around.  Went to Four Peaks and Papago and were very pleased with the service, food, and beer.  We hit up Sun Up the following day hoping for an equally pleasurable experience.  That couldn't have been further from reality...\n\nWe got a sampler of their 6 regular brews as well as a sample of their 2 seasonals.  We had to choke down almost every one of them (the exception was their seasonal amber, which wasn't too bad but not worth ordering more than 4 oz of).  The waitstaff was not very friendly at all and seemed miffed that we didn't want food or more beer.  After chugging what beer I could and having a glass of water, I hit the restroom before leaving.  Wow.  Big mistake.  It smelled like an outhouse in there-- the \"poo fermenting in the middle of summer but you've had to pee so bad after a 4 hour hike so you'll go anyway but hold your breath\" kind of outhouse. Ick :P\n\nPerhaps I am biased because we are from Fort Collins and are spoiled with the likes of New Belgium, O'Dells, and Equinox all within a couple miles of our house.  However, the service and stinky bathrooms were bad enough that had their beer been phenomenal, I still would have just given this place 3 stars...maybe.\n\nIf you're looking for good local beer, hit up Papago or Four Peaks instead and save your money (and beer belly) for something tastier!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P7Zcg73x8FzszGEiC9YPfw", "review_id": "G8OKiIth70IrPLeiNCOHsQ", "text": "I'm not much of a beer drinker so I can't rate on the beer. I did order the Hard Apple Cider (5% alcohol) which was not bad. Something for the ladies. \nI love their appetizers. The food came out very appealing. Their hot wings are just okay. Their jumbo bread shrimp and calamari is the best! Very crispy and crunchy. \nI guess because our group was more than 10 people so there was one order that was taking forever to arrive, so they end up giving it to us for free. Other than that, the service was great.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WavzQE_0yoy05hF-637EoA", "review_id": "1XAYS_nU6RcklMN1IqZKNA", "text": "First and foremost, take advantage of their happy hour all day on Sundays. \n\nAfter visiting two other breweries the same day, I have to admit that Sun Up was my favorite. Their beer sampler is definitely a good way to get started. It's served in a row of glasses slightly larger than shot glasses. You'll have to ignore the temptation to pound them one after the other... at least on your first go-round. All of their beers are certainly quality and quite enjoyable, though there didn't seem to be a huge \"wow\" factor with any of them. In no way will I hold that against them though, as none of the local AZ brews (that I've tried) seem to be doing anything very far outside of the box.\n\nNot only should you visit Sun Up to check out their craft, you should definitely go to try their eats. Their wings are probably the  best I have ever had; fried perfectly and still nice and moist, plus their \"hot\" sauce had a finely-tuned heat factor. Their sliders were dynamite as were the accompanying sweet potato fries and garlic parmesan fries. \n\nThe service was fast and very friendly, and the establishment (men's room included) was very well-kept. All I have left to add is: Way to go Sun Up!\nSee you next Sunday.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JQsyLbRcUGM1Z4zYrI3nOQ", "review_id": "dPJFJdZ-VsB5NE4RLMXEeg", "text": "Its a cute atmosphere, food was alright, nothing spectacular.  I'm not a beer drinker, so I can't speak for the brews.\n\nParking leaves a bit to be desired, but for as full as the lot was, there were plenty of tables inside.\n\nA nice brewhouse in central Phoenix if you aren't in the mood for driving out to one of the Four Peaks.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1g8Crb6WGQUsA2l2X3yVGA", "review_id": "EQs29TxAl8T87itc99rnlA", "text": "Great Burgers. Great staff.... Great ambiance.... Great beer", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e9d9EQqOd2-NlX8WFx0aEg", "review_id": "QE5BwggF6ZPsF7JRnBOhuA", "text": "SunUp Brewing Co has the PERFECT french fries.  They are the perfect blend of crispy and soft batter fried yummy goodness.  For this alone they deserve 4 stars.  In addition to the fries, the staff is always friendly, it's never too crowded, it draws an interesting blend of customers (all ages, families, single 20-somethings) and the beer is pretty good as well.  I am a fan of the vanilla porter and red ale (and I am something of a beer snob, so not easy to please!).  Wings are great, burgers are fine, onion rings...delicious...but those fries!  This is a nice comfy hang out when you want bar food, but are not interested in a scene.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "04xW5mhSBaCzpjbcf2VSZg", "review_id": "SK7nzI0AVA1OoNP2l1eDbA", "text": "This is a brewery. This rating is based largely on the beer. \n\nThis beer is excellent. Uwe (pronunced Ooh-Va, I believe) is a beer genius. He is likely the best (professional) brewer in AZ. All of the beers are excellent. They have a good number of taps, and two (TWO!) casks (AKA Beer Engine: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beer_engine). This is the sign of a great place for beer. Selection is largely their own, which is what it should be at a brewpub! If you are looking for rice or corn beer (Bud/Miller/Coors) don't come here. \n\nThey would be better known than Four Peaks but for one thing, the food (location as well, ASU helps the Peaks out quite a bit). Four Peaks has good beer, not great beer across the board though. They do however have an excellent menu. SunUp has an OK menu, that sometimes surprises, sometimes disappoints. \n\nThe servers are all young women who do not seem to know beer and seem to be rather new at their job. I mentioned one of the top 100 beer bars in the country (Taste of Tops, one of the 2 on the list that is here in AZ. Papago is the other) and our server had no idea what I was talking about. She also did nor know whose Oatmeal Stout was in cask (it was their own) and answers about style were all memorized. I have a suspicion that she was not over 21, or not a beer drinker. Both are a liability when serving at a bar geared towards beer snobs like myself. \n\nNonetheless, this is one of the best breweries in AZ, and if you don't go, you are missing out!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sMgt2JAQ85nz59Woe0IAtw", "review_id": "AgYujkEtCUpFZbiNoR_cog", "text": "SunUp makes some decent brews, but the food leaves a lot to be desired. Here's what we had:\n\nAhi Sliders: Bland coleslaw and tuna were overpowered by the oversized and mediocre bun.\n\nShrimp tacos: Way too salty and overcooked. Fortunately, there were only two shrimp per taco, so the disappointment at how they tasted was mitigating by the sheer lack of content.\n\nMacaroni & Cheese: Not bad, but it's mac & cheese.\n\nThe service was great and there's plenty of space, but there's really no reason to eat here, and, in my opinion, there are better places to get beer.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uOdEsOgPW48Ky4j8U8CEcw", "review_id": "JFMZVoVIml7vrJPFfv1ipw", "text": "Maybe its because of my age but I was not very impressed. It seemed that this place was..well kind of awkward. \n\nI had the nachos and they were decent, nothing to really complain about. If you not seated at the bar or the benches you are stuck with the tables which have barely enough room for three ppl. This means the three plates are pretty much touching each other and your best friends with the person sitting next to you.  Hope you don't have a space issue...\n\n I guess the place is for more of a couple setting.\n\nI had one beer and left. Maybe go again...maybe.\n\nR\\_", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "skiZJN5OJTyyqP2oRVNhoQ", "review_id": "0dRFZTQuzRH18zZ3MZfnVA", "text": "Great place to hang out and drink good beer or be a good designated driver like me.  \n\nThe fries are my favorite thing on the menu!  However, the Green Chile Pork is amazing and my Mom refuses to order anything other than Beer Battered Fish & Chips.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vhxFLqRok6r-D_aQz0s-JQ", "review_id": "subhl9jCdzwASocdHICBKQ", "text": "Like it but kinda miss the old Sonoran Brew Pub that used to be here.  Solid pub food.  It is a good pick when Rosie's is just too crowded and you want a place that is a (little) quieter.  The back patio is great when you have a mess of drunken friends that want to get together and don't want or can't censor their conersations.  The staff is nice, nothing spectacular abotu the digs.  Clearly, the beer is the star here and not the surroundings.  Good solid neighborhood brew pub.  I.E. don't take a first date here, it's a little too laid back.  Its more of a let's grab a beer after running around all day at the garage sale, or hey a group of us from high school are getting together and we've already accepted how much weight we've all gained so lets get some wings kinda of place.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e6jqQ_YXlGiLPi1z2HO0Pg", "review_id": "ezDjHM0L32qsWcTpbPipAg", "text": "Oh Porter, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways... \n\nI had a, ah, as in just one, porter and was feelin' fine. And I was extremely glad to have the sweet potato fries instead of the regular ones with my sammie. Our waitress was pleasant, prompt and next time I'm going to ask to be seated outside or at a high top table. Our booth was great for chatting with my friend, but I like a little people watching at the pub!\n\nNow, if you are avoiding SunUp because you remember that there used to be something called  the Sonora Brewhouse in that same space.... You're in luck!! The brewmaster, Uva, is still there, still brewing his witches draught. But now, you won't get them confused with the Sonoran Brewing Co. in north Scottsdale. Hooray!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qkD9XZ71VtilNdFSLBrIXA", "review_id": "TO9lsc-Qq8gFDoto4Npx2g", "text": "If you like craft beer this is your place.  Quench the heat here, pull up to the bar, booth, table, or outdoor.  In either case the beer is still good, and for the meat lover in you try the Black & blue burger.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9hV2Tf54ZFPcllBI-dwM_A", "review_id": "BypGF86Atx3eBHODqAMyGQ", "text": "Nice place over all.  The beer is good.  Other than beer, I have only had the nachos and they were average/tasty.  The waitresses are always friendly and helpful.  The restaurant is comfortable and they also have a nice out door patio.  The beer sampler is a good way to start your beer quest!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LXWAXIeYFIdgd2JVPF-9qA", "review_id": "46QHZjjtStFRdXX3XUgB2w", "text": "The SunUp Brewing Co.. I have wanted to come here for a bit really friendly staff. But I come to a brewery for good beer and did not find it here.The Sampler was ok I ended up enjoying one beer there called the cherry bomb it's a 9.6% bomb of goodness I could see it not being a session beer way too easy to drink.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DESuUHNcQUULDCS9KlNVcw", "review_id": "b27KGcc_lwfgosH-8w11Sg", "text": "The beer is cold, but nothing memorable. I had the Vanilla Porter (like a lackluster version of other well-known, better executed Vanilla Porters). It was cold and hit the spot, but that is about it. My husband had the Trooper IPA and it was just \"OK\". We both tried samples of other beers - me, the Cream Ale upon the waitress's recommendation and the husband, the Rye IPA. The Cream Ale was not good... reminded me of a Budweiser with a creamy head and mouth-feel. The Rye IPA was too sweet and gross according to my husband. \n\nFor dinner, my husband had the Green Chile Pork and he was decently impressed with it. The tortillas that came with it were very tasty and the pork had just the right amount of spice. \n\nI had the SunUp Salad which was pretty good minus a few bad pieces of Spring Mix greens. The prickly pear vinaigrette didn't taste like prickly pear to me, but rather like a bland, slightly sweet vinaigrette. Still good, but could have hit it out of the park if it had actually tasted like prickly pear. \n\nService was good... waitress was very friendly and attentive, but not to the point of being annoying. \n\nI am glad we live on the East Side of town where there are better breweries! I don't think I could handle only having SunUp as a brewery.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7zDqr2I0-xpw9HF5Ha54cA", "review_id": "KbpsdmVb8jvJ3wcQLtzIvQ", "text": "Abridged: Total win for having the best hummus this non hummus  lover has ever found. \n\nUnabridged: I ended up here on a First Friday, which is probably why the place was nearly empty. The patio was a great place to hang out, but a little hard to find. \n\nThe staff was great and always around when we needed another round or wanted to order some food. They also split checks without getting pissy about it. Seems like it shouldn't be a big deal, and you're right, but it usually is.\n\nThe patio has basic patio furniture, that while comfortable, wasn't anything spectacular.. but hey.. it's a bar. There also is a brewing room that has tables, but I've been told by people that have been there on several occasions, they've never been allowed to sit in there. Why???????????\n\nI had the light rail cream ale and some hummus. The light rail ale was your basic ale. Good, but not outstanding. The hummus was the best I've ever had. And I'm not a huge hummus lover.. just able to tolerate it. However, I'd come back to order this above typical bar fare. For serious. You need to try it.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "diU_BERcmtA9XHgGzRPJSw", "review_id": "y-OYVcjglkQBWc1RmA-slQ", "text": "Just had beer, it was ok but not really great. It is the type of beer that never seems to have quite enough of something..... just a little off of good. Better than some others I have had though.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mr2Y0MXsCbp-2-gen4ibtw", "review_id": "h97YTZ6wWb1k1jb_z2Phng", "text": "I would like to say I am a beer connoisseur, but in all honesty, I ordered wine.  But the food here was so surpirsingly good that I am still writing a review.  I ordered the crispy shrimp tacos, and they were delish!  The choices of sides were vast, I ordered the Mac & Cheese, gooey goodness! My husband got a burger w/ blue cheese crumbles, great crispy fries, (I suggested the Parm fries, but the regular ones were great)  I look forward to next time, when I will order the buffalo slop slop sloppy joes!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vuUddBhwlrVijAAFvK5UTg", "review_id": "vW-C48Qc0LhL2qCF7E1t4w", "text": "My first experience here was... not great... The girl behind the bar was a total... well let's just say she wasn't very nice. Inattenctive to customer's needs and rude to the other employees working (one in particular was on the verge of tears and it was only her first day)!\n\nTHAT BEING SAID.... I have not seen her working there since my first visit, and each subsequent visit has been extremely pleasant! Our servers and bartenders have been nothing but friendly. I'm a beer nerd, so I love the local breweries! SunUp happens to produce some really decent batches of beer! The Trooper IPA is by far my favorite so far, but I enjoy trying all the different ones they offer and their seasonals!\n\nThe food here is very good, especially the bison burger! The prices are slightly steeper than most other breweries I've dined at in the area, but the food is quality, and the happy hour deals are unbeatable!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tfgvVASpYye2Mnzk-qtfIA", "review_id": "MNp6q3Zvyos7lvruVV_bTg", "text": "Barleywine!  Finally!  We've missed you....one growler, will have to get another...", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CgsVdvkEAC3aQnQEFOl2hg", "review_id": "ZuwKK1BXg7IKow08sKHU3w", "text": "My co worker picked up lunch for us from this place.  Everybody's food looks great!  I had the best club sandwhich ever with beer battered onion rings.  They have chipotle mayo which is one of my favs.  \nThey also have garlic or parmesean fries.  Other people ordered burgers, ceasar wrap, and reuben sandwhiches.  It all looked amazing.  Now i'm going to be in a food coma for the rest of the afternoon but it's ok i'm a happy camper!  :)", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mr2Y0MXsCbp-2-gen4ibtw", "review_id": "4byzurKdKtjPv-GCBV6fDg", "text": "Still loving the food!  The crispy shrimp taco's are my fav.  The shrimp are huge, the 2 tacos fill you up.  I tried the Parm cheesr fries, awesome!  This place has great food, only wish they had a full bar, a margarita would set me over the top!!!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qRo9gHN5OiV1-peDuhCh-g", "review_id": "oeikIBUNXzZb0OmTx6brCQ", "text": "I've been twice and have had awesome beers here both times. The hefeweizen is spectacular. \n\nThe service is kind of a draw here. I've gotten great service and borderline poor service here. The spinach artichoke dip is not quite a spinach artichoke dip. Yes, it has both ingredients... but I would hardly qualify it under that name. I didn't finish it. Womp womp. \n\nFor the beer... I'll be back.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8LAf67lQTjtsS98E55MYrg", "review_id": "kKl2uP_R4MypiBmBrNsPhA", "text": "I have been going to this establishment for years and I still love it. The food is fair bar type food. Although they have changed ownership and brew masters they still make good beer. I have to say though the former brew master had a wider array of beer and was a better brew master. The new brew master is really good at IPA's which is good for him since they are what is in demand at this time. I so miss your pot belly porter and your midnight porter.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IExSJ1f4W1fpGttM7EZ4fA", "review_id": "cTF4Eq7TAiIAACbD1uTopw", "text": "I was excited to try this place and was extremely disappointed... \n\nMy boyfriend and I went here on a quiet Monday night and sat at the bar. Off the bat the bartender, a girl with dark hair and glasses, was just not nice at all. No smiles, just attitude. \n\nThe beer was meh, nothing I was impressed with, and the food was just not good at all. I ordered a burger with onion rings. Burger was blah, onion rings were soggy. I also got a side of mac 'n cheese, well, because I'm a complete sucker for mac 'n cheese. This stuff looked and tasted like it'd been sitting in a tub under a heat lamp all day. 2 bites and I was done. My bf also got a burger with the Parmesan fries... The fries were soggy, and it looked like they just shook a bunch of grated Parmesan out of the can on to them instead of using fresh parm. Not good at all. \n\n\nTypically I can forgive a place for having bad food if the service and drinks are good, but I'm sorry to say that this place was just all around bad.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "afJ8_3eJLsQGVKMgehvgOA", "text": "I checked them out for the first time on a slow night just as another haboob was rolling into the valley. \n \nA lot of conversation in other reviews seems focused on two areas: The quality of service and the temperature of the beer. \n\nI can confirm that the beer is noticeably less cold than in other places, but is probably at the appropriate temperature for ales, bocks, stouts, etc. Lager would taste wrong at this elevated temp. But don't drink much lager. The IPA I sampled was good.\n\nThe service was more than acceptable, though this was a very light evening. I was one of three people at the bar. \n\nI had the hamburger and wasn't disappointed. Wasn't really remarkable either.\n\nThe atmosphere is relaxed and it's a bit brighter inside than I expected.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o2RouAd5BWMnqGD4WWxX6A", "review_id": "pccx49vzGAPntjdUqKS6VA", "text": "Food is good, beer is well done...service just needs to be more friendly...one guy had a dirty mouth on him, I think he was the manager", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hTKFGpi3ltCV4B-XDFRT-A", "review_id": "UKHFBHd4Voo5HKurNb8dHg", "text": "I thoroughly enjoyed this place! We went here on a whim because Zipps was PACKED for Monday Night Football. I am really glad we came here! It is a quiet, clean, friendly place.\n\nWe had the Oktoberfest and SunUp Ambers and both were REALLY good beers. They have a lot of beer incorporated into their food as well which I liked. We ended up getting the Beer Brat, a SunUp Salad and the Steak wrap. The brat came with saukraut, beer mustard and steak style sweet potato fries. The fries were INCREDIBLE! Best sweet potato fries in town! The brat was delicious as well. The salad was served with bleu cheese crumbles and candied pecans that were very tasty....the portion sizes were great, too. The steak wrap was pretty much a philly cheese steak in a tortilla which was fine because they did an awesome job with it.\n\nThey do have TVs for sports as well so we were able to watch the game without a long wait and no crazy fans! I am looking forward to going back here and trying the Root Beer they have in the cask. I also am excited to sample more of their beers!\n\nBut, because I didnt give it 5 stars here would be my points to improve upon:\n\n1) the waitress had at least 6 changes to the beer menu so we ended up getting lost in what was available and what had changed...eventually we just went with the beers that were the beers of the month and were written on the wall.\n2) the bartender obviously knew some of the regulars sitting at the bar and didnt stop the inebriated chap from throwing his phone 16 times to prove that his case protects it from being broken. He'd had 1 too many and he wasnt really being reigned in to much. Not that this is an easy job (especially when it a regular who probably tips well) but it is still necessary.\n\nAll in all, it was a great first experience!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pB6-p_DMF0vLzLkHnO9MeQ", "review_id": "dbUEFFTbIVFJ_ibsK3nR3g", "text": "Pretty good..I've been here a couple of times, small, quaint place with decent food. What I do like is their wood interior atmosphere and IF they have it, their own home brew root beer. I would definitely recommend to give this place a try.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7ofXs_JOBxZSkPHZE6M0sA", "review_id": "cRzKBQ2NsdtbmEbExmk3Jg", "text": "Always great beer. They have good cask and seasonal options. Their food is pretty tasty too, I love the buffalo burger. Mostly though I go for the beer. There is a ton of seating inside and out and the service is usually prompt and efficient.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QBQlErZajdIyXX84dvFUnQ", "review_id": "Jug-iIK01Yty4Kfwbf7MUA", "text": "Cool place! The beer we tried was good my fav was the hefeweizen. The green chili pork with tortillas was really good and I have been back many times for it. The food prices are good and the burgers are good, wings are just ok. The staff is always friendly and quick to get our drinks. Happy we tried this place and its close to home.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F3slVCSkCvytxat4Trw3jw", "review_id": "zxADls86H-7GRXLXLReH-w", "text": "I love Sun Up.  If I had my druthers, I would eat here every week.  I think they have excellent beer.  All of their cask conditioned ales are awesome.  The food is above average bar food and everything seems to have a little zip (spice) to it, which I like.  My favorite item by far is the wings.  I have always found the staff to be friendly.  The environment is relaxing and quiet enough to easily carry a conversation.  \n\nIf you like good beer, try Sun Up - you won't be disappointed.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BKP-vxzZEk6NIyb3a36PCg", "review_id": "D0CtHQQ_4Xn5Czo3ifS8mQ", "text": "Great lunch at Sun-Up today.  A very friendly server showed my the expansion area they open for parties and busy nights.  My friend and I had a fun time sitting at the  bar and chatting with folks, too.  My roasted turkey sandwich was very tasty and he enjoyed the IPA pulled pork.  My wife had the green chile burger last week and she said it was nice and satisfying.  Great place to stop for a beer and some food in central Phoenix.  The place is smaller and has a cozy feel.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "x7QYSYyc_x63-61Z9SB8jA", "review_id": "3DENbIGLfcgfr6KEzvbV7Q", "text": "I came here for a first date with some one and just missed happy hour.But i did like this place and enjoyed their beer!!I wish i could have tasted  the vanilla porter but the were out.Will return soon!!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2UgCUdRuZ0bYgXAQrHpDpA", "review_id": "gJzADXNauyLi3mexY65eUg", "text": "Great beer, good food, great music! Brought our 1 1/2 year old for dinner. Loud enough so it downs him out but not too loud. Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, would come back!! (:", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "unr6akezKRlpKNdUhYOlIw", "review_id": "YSW0BTkuRlrwPX_aUu62xw", "text": "We went to SunUp last week Saturday for lunch. We were excited to try the beers on tap, especially the cream ale. One of my favorite beers, Spotted Cow (sold only in Wisconsin), is a cream ale so I was looking forward to hopefully finding something similar. Unfortunately, they were out! Bummer.\n\nWe got their sampler, which for $6.50 included six 4-ounce beers. We had the vanilla porter (VERY vanilla tasting!), nut brown (very good), pale ale (hoppy and floral), amber ale (malty, my favorite), hefeweizen (a good basic wheat beer) and a red ale (good blend of malt and hops, my husbands favorite). \n\nFor lunch, my husband had the beer brat and a side of macaroni and cheese. He really enjoyed both. I had the Ruben and garlic Parmesan fries. I liked them both, but there was very little meat on the sandwich, especially for $8.50. The Parmesan cheese on top of the fries is the dry, kraft-kind of cheese, just FYI. \n\nOverall, a good brew pub, but Four Peaks steals my heart!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oXBahXJCXUEATm5IVexw8A", "review_id": "tLq32KtTzDs4elfgbKKCoA", "text": "So, it has been a while (a long while) since we ate here, but there's always room for more Yelp reviews!  \n\nOk, so back when I was a meat eater, I ordered the Kobe beef burger (I was excited), I asked for it medium, cause I can't take a totally bloody burger.  We both ordered their beer sampler, (6 four-ounce beers!!) and the server also brought a taster of a seasonal beer for us.  Let's just say by the end of it, I was super tipsy!  The Light Rail cream ale is good if you're new to beers, or just like lighter brews.  I am not a hop head, so the IPA was definitely not my fave nor was the Red Ale.  The hef tasted rotten, and I usually like wheat beers, so maybe something was a little off.  My favorite, hands down, was the Vanilla Porter!  I absolutely adore dark beers (Stouts/Milk Stouts, Porters, etc.) and this one was a perfect blend of vanilla and dark beery goodness.  I still think about this beer, and I will go back for it someday.\n\nThe food was a different story.  Remember how I asked for my burger medium?  Yeah, it came out well done, which sucked...but I ate it anyway, cause I needed something besides beer in my stomach.  I don't remember my partner being over the moon with her meal, she wasn't disappointed either.  It's the kind of food I will eat if it's there...but I won't go out of my way to get it.  The service: I've had better and I've had worse.\n\nCheers.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Yw_EJi15XyLHxP5DrLknLA", "review_id": "5txeRYQ_Bx6KFEt_S7zaQw", "text": "Overall, the experience was good except for the service.  The beer was excellent, several good interpretations of standard beer types.  The food (steak wrap) was very tasty as well.  The only problem is that the the waitress decided to take her sweet time waiting on us in the patio area which left for a very hungry, cranky person.  Sure we had beer, but sometimes you need some food too.  What really sealed the deal was that she ignored us, then took her own food into the restaurant and ate while we sat famished on the patio.  In sum, the food and beer were excellent but this particular waitress was terrible.  I guess that wouldn't keep me from going back, unless that happened again.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gItL3R8j2f-jCMFrhJw7ow", "review_id": "HUgF55w2Nb-SSutBeJxcOA", "text": "Vanilla porter and root beer pretty tasty. Rest of the beers below par.  For the price food wasn't that great either. Wouldn't come back here again", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BKP-vxzZEk6NIyb3a36PCg", "review_id": "mUrwvcw9H3cBDQSisFRKAQ", "text": "I went there today for lunch if not thinking about being saint patrick's day.  The place was fairly busy but Mollie made room for us for us to bar.  The patrons were friendly it was a nice atmosphere.  My friend had pulled pork sandwich which he always likes and I had the fish and chips.  At $14.00 the fish is a little expensive but was served with a nice size piece of fish and the good serving of fries.  The breading on the fish is a little thick but has a nice taste and I would happily have it again.  It was a good lunch, a fun time and worth the drive from Chandler-and the beer was great too.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o8J-ergbGYjrUy85I_rxzw", "review_id": "wBiDJHgErsK960238t5SKw", "text": "I'm not a huge beer drinker so this review is mostly based on their food. I did try a sample of the vanilla porter which was more chocolate and cr\u00e8me than vanilla but I could see it going really well with some cake or brownies after dinner.\n\nHowever, I was here for a late lunch/early dinner so I opted for the turkey sandwich with their mac n' ale cheese side. The sandwich was a lot smaller than I was expecting for the price ($8.50 for a small sandwich and side). The turkey and spinach leaves were really fresh and the roll was lightly toasted and not dry, but the cranberry mayo didn't have a very strong flavour. It would have been better with actual whole cranberry sauce and then mayo separate. The sandwich was good but I was very disappointed with the size. The mac n' cheese was very good and cheesy but it wasn't very noteworthy - it was basically high quality Velveeta cheese a slight beer-esque tang to it, topped with parmigiana. I tried a bit of my friend's parmigiana fries and those were decent but, again, nothing special - just fries with parmigiana on top. \nService was fast (though the place was pretty empty) and friendly. They also had a few different ciders in bottles available which I wasn't expecting (I'm a HUGE cider fan), so that was a nice plus.\n\nMain point: I like going to breweries because they usually incorporate beer into a lot of their dishes. SunUp's beer-battered shrimp (again, what the friend ordered) and ale-infused cheese is an example but where are the beer-battered fries or soft beer bread or other delicacies you can find on Four Peaks' (for example) menu? What do you have on offer to draw in non-beer drinkers to your establishment? I think it's an important question when a brewery decides to also be a restaurant and one I'm not sure SunUp really thought about.\n\nI would come here again to sample more of the beer and for dessert or a Happy Hour-priced appetizer but not for lunch or dinner again.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HvfgiWOSk7p3BaEsjkOMQw", "review_id": "i4NDvON6ZqvPTMHOcr0sIw", "text": "This place had a great vibe. Small, relaxed and welcoming. I really liked the set up of this place. It was comforting and cozy. We ordered the sampler and were content. The Stout really stood out. I wish they bottled. Well next time in AZ for Spring Training.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qBAaWZxyuFnSZU0NzFlNDw", "review_id": "3Z0EWtKKWnVlPeT1q-9z-A", "text": "It was a nice place with okay food and not enough parking.\nThat's the nutshell.\nWent with a group of friends,had to scavenge for parking.\nWe had reserved a table and since we waited at the reception area for a bit with no one acknowledging our presence,we found the table ourselves.\nIt took forever just to get a beverage,however our server was pleasant enough.\nThe appetizers also took a bit to get to us after having to snag our server to order.\nFor the lack of parking and the long wait,you'd think the place was packed to the walls.\nIt wasn't.\nthere were a decent amount of people there,but not enough to justify the wait for the simplist thing like a beverage.\nOnce actual food arrive it was okay.\nNot the best,not the worst.Just ok.\nThey'd also run out of some of the more popular beers they advertise.\nNo beer at 7 pm on a Friday????\nOkkkaaay.\nNo one got their dinners with any particular caedance.Some of us were eating,some were left to covet others' meals for another wait.\nI don't know if this place just doesn't have adequate staffing or the system needs fixing or what.It didn't make a lot of sense.\nOur server didn't seem frazzled,nor was she at a turtle pace.\nWe did pretty much end up bussing our own table as well.\nWhen the bill arrived,my portion was way too much for what I had and the meager experience.\nWill I go back?\nDoubtful.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wFweIWhv2fREZV_dYkz_1g", "review_id": "IfkdfQ4BdDJTNcBavWymqg", "text": "This is a nice little pub.\n\nJanuary is everything you would want out of a bartender - funny, quick to serve up your next beverage and easy on the eyes.  I had the SunUp IPA, pretty tasty.  \n\nTo eat I ordered the Sonoran Chicken Salad - or something along those lines.  Aside from the sliced chicken breast, the salad tasted exactly like the prepackaged southwestern salad you can get at the supermarket.  I'm not all together sure that they didn't just give me the salad straight from the bag.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IajbWwj6l-KHrfSEwZBLgw", "review_id": "-03ZZFhKeaFQpgZUikDpEQ", "text": "Cool Brewery!  Cruising down the street a little brewery popped out of nowhere.  It was a hot afternoon and a nice cold local brewed beer sounded like it would hit the spot.  Stopped in and right away I felt at home.  The waitress had a huge smile and greeted us and let us know we could sit anywhere we wanted, she also came back to us numerous times checking that we had everything we needed.  Seemed like the main room next to the bar was the happen spot. Husband ordered the vanilla seasonal stout, and I got the Hefeweizen. Both beers were good but we liked the vanilla seasonal so much we bought a to go 64oz Growler.  We ordered the honey hot wings and they were amazing.  Not so much hot but the sweetness and crust of the wings hit the spot, so good, would totally order that again.  All and all the vibe is really nice, super friendly service, great food, and beer is awesome.  Will be back!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fR6Vch-D0L6OBnLMl8f9Sg", "review_id": "J1JwOOEmK6SXCs51pKxgkA", "text": "Cute little brewery on Camelback.\n\nMy husband liked his beer, I'm not a beer drinker so I can't really judge. My sister got the homemade rootbeer and it was delicious. \n\nWe split the bar-b-que chicken wings and I completely loved them. Perfect amount of sauce, great taste and great chicken.\n\nI got the smoked salmon rueben. It was great, but probably not surprisingly it was incredibly salty. I'm not sure it's possible for a sandwich of smoked salmon and sauerkraut not to be salty but I was only able to eat half, and it's not that big. I did enjoy that half. Contributing to all the salt intake was the giant pile of sweet potato fries that came with it, plus several of the garlic parmesan fries my husband got as a side. I'm pretty sure I consumed a week's worth of sodium in that meal. The fries were in fact great, I say the garlic parmesan ones were the best and my husband says the sweet potato. Go check them out and decide for yourself.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jRtdO03kWbReasB_vBlTsQ", "review_id": "bf9TQnBt-7XoQ_Wrt-Ci2Q", "text": "Went here last night for a friends birthday dinner. We got a table in the side room (you can rent the entire room for $250 I think they said). The staff was very nice, but I agree it was a bit slow but we still enjoyed ourselves. Beer was tasty of course and I got the Green Chili Pork - delish! if you like a spicy dish because it was :) \nWe will try this place again for sure... just don't be in any kind of hurry.\nOh also, if you are with a group they don't seem to like splitting checks so having cash is best.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DJAdlascKMzg54GGhPzKhw", "review_id": "fvmQO4GXNkYlPEiJd97P3w", "text": "Menu isn't very appealing, however the food is delicious.  Had the Cesar salad and soup, very good. Husband had the shrimp slider which were very good. Service is very chill, kinda a small place but VERY clean.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ct2UGYuK_r2Pg8OC2BeXOA", "review_id": "8bzN3MDNSLOQsBsBLygySQ", "text": "I consider this place my hidden lunch gem in Phoenix.  I work downtown and I often don't want to spend half of my lunch hour waiting for a table at the normal places.  I've never ever had to wait at SunUp.  The staff is always friendly and accomodating - never had one with a bad attitude.  For my money, I prefer to sit in the brewery area and enjoy the quiet it provides.  Lunch here is always quick, delicious and cheap for what you get.\n\nWould definitely suggest the Camelback Club, Burgers and Pretzel Bites!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Xs8pk4HhA_VTyulvM7byjg", "review_id": "E1GqunTpubqd4yuY3Vm7Pw", "text": "Hell yes. I was very pleased with this place. First time my friend and I had been there, and we thought it was great. I'm so glad there are places like this in Phoenix now. We went on a Sunday afternoon and it was very quiet. Much more of a place for engaging conversation over some good beer, which is my idea of a great pub on a Sunday afternoon. Also, it was happy hour all day. \n\nI had the SunUp Amber, which was tasty and smooth. I would have liked to get the Hefeweizen for a hot, summer afternoon, but they were out. And for some reason they were serving Widmer instead. I passed on that since I wanted something from the home brewery. \n\nWe had the nachos and quesadilla for appetizers and they were sufficent for happy hour prices. Then again, I'm really only judging this place on the quality of beer and atmosphere, which I really liked. \n\nI'm looking forward to going back to try something else from the beer selection.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ncFbDwW5V4RfoEkhcAPfBA", "review_id": "szuN8Zo1t7ZbunQYvEMiwA", "text": "Delicious, finely crafted beer! Good food and friendly staff.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zdDo1ZGwewj6q_YhnC4CeQ", "review_id": "599uESVpgm52jj7fGpGtTg", "text": "Good pub food and tasty beer. Try the garlic Parmesan fries!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3oRLKTtDZN2gna6Y9B7eTg", "review_id": "83seQL6dJ6KNoSmp3RBGgQ", "text": "Very happy that there is a local brewery in walking distance of my new house. Can't believe more people don't go to this place. The atmosphere and beer are amazing, with good tunes and very few people. The wings passed my wing test, which is a tough test to pass. Most of the other food is boring. But if you don't care about food and want a good neighborhood bar to chill at, Sun Up is the place to be. I am rating this 5 stars because more people need to know about it.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Dg1oOOOzNyOK0PnMU1bgJA", "review_id": "z1o6FHtSYYzl28sMtm3e2Q", "text": "Sun-Up..how you always pull me in when I am on Camelback. Damn tractor beam! My favorite place in the Valley to enjoy delicious craft beer (I love the Trooper IPA), a nice meal and good service. I have noticed that some people have posted a few negative things on here about the food and I think \"Everything I have ever had here has been delicious. The quesadilla is very enjoyable, the wings are underrated, the wraps are tasty and the Buffalo Burger is one of my favorites. Oh.. not to forget that the Green Chili Pork is awesome as well. If you have never been.. go now. I mean..just get in your car..or on your Vespa..or hop the light rail..or ride the bus..I don't care..just get there. If you like craft beer and good food. GO!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CjL3FtpiDzhNXTQPw0-RBw", "review_id": "tXO_iLe1fTN0tbS8VJZzXA", "text": "Cute little brewing company with yummy food and good beers. Not your typical brewery, but that's why I like it. Service was good, and the place was chill. They had awesome sweet potato fries, and good choices of cider and beers.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q6x99TASrtjH8AcqBBzK2w", "review_id": "E2QzyP0FOZ-vxiUKHBsjyg", "text": "Ya know.....\n\nWe stumbled upon SunUp after visiting the Herd w/ friends from Philly.  They know and love good food and beers like we do, and we were all pleasantly surprised by the quality beer selection, and good food at good prices.  I haven't been there in a month or so, but worth the trip if you're in the area.  Keep up the good work SunUp!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dT5JHk1aJQhOty1kwTitHA", "review_id": "rJVozMqafYxU4Ey2ugLpNg", "text": "We always drive by SunUp and talk about checking it out one of these times.  We finally went there for dinner the other night.  I love the decor inside.  The brick walls and the exposed piping looks cool.  When we got inside it was a lot smaller than I had expected.  Apparently there are two separate buildings.  We stayed in one, that had a small bar and about 12 tables.  I think there were 4 or 5 tv's with sports on.  The other building had a huge party.  We were able to pick where to sit and we chose a booth.  The server greeted us promptly, but when we asked about beer specials.  She started off by telling us and pointing at the beer menu, which beers are not available and which ones are in their place.  She talked so fast, that we only got half of what she was saying.  We both ordered a beer and my husband ordered a burger with garlic parmesan fries.  I ordered a steak wrap with a side salad.  My husband LOVED his burger...The jury is still out on the garlic parmesan fries.  I LOVED my steak wrap.  It was pretty much a fajita.  I didn't care too much for the salad.  I like my salads pretty simple and including the right stuff; lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, cucumbers, croutons and dressing.  This salad was a mixture of several different lettuces and I think arugula...I mean, I'm not a salad genius, but it just didn't taste good to me.\n\nIf you go, pray you don't get there whilie there is a big party.  We waited awhile for our food.\n\n...All things considered, we will probably go back some time.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6zx30GorfNDHM7GBXeRwZw", "review_id": "_dA5qgGkqyH18jw2crEByA", "text": "Beer... Yes Please!!  Great Place Emily, January and Jamie are the best!  Any beer on Casket is the best!  Great place to meet the locals too!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bmzq_nkjYqp8aWn12RJdhA", "review_id": "X67CoRHsDgF7WJi2mCaFTw", "text": "We had two waitresses for our table of 8, each only did a section of the table but service was very bad. From our three drinks ordered, we only got two. It was pricey. We won't be coming back.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "f4QhJWE7q0n7ECbN9hJYEA", "review_id": "RcmnS_5-9aoALVBwqWt4Vg", "text": "Average beer... Great food.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mDS8rlDOcgRT3PMHGz3tug", "review_id": "tLyxLDT9yYEtSaA7VCuh2g", "text": "First stop on our pub crawl. Great service, nice vibe, and plenty of choices. Their brewer is out of town but we still enjoyed all the great beer they had to offer. The food was good pub fare and the root beer was some of the best I've ever tasted. Inside is cozy, and the patio was quite pleasant.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "gdNJzMx9duSZCBdiU1QKFg", "review_id": "IxOJRPziezfcdeEOj4fR_A", "text": "My brother is a total beer snob and loves trying out local breweries, so when he came in town this weekend he picked SunUp for us to check out.  My father and brother were already there when I arrived and my dad said that the waitress told him everything on the menu is good (which in my mind is the same as saying nothing on the menu is good).  My brother and I picked the fish and chips with garlic/parm fries, and my dad got the shepherd's pie.\n\nMy brother got the flight of seven (I think? that's usually the number served for a flight at these types of places) beers and enjoyed them.  The food was a different story though.  The fish was one giant piece, which wasn't bad in itself, except that the breading was super thick and not crispy at all, really.  It was also a bit dry.  The garlic/parm fries were WEIRD - just something about the taste was wrong.  The coleslaw literally made me laugh out loud when I tried it - it tasted like nothing.  No salt, no vinegar, nothing.  My dad, who will virtually eat anything, salted it and said it still wasn't good.  His shepherd's pie looked okay, and he ate it and said it was alright.\n\nI would personally never come back here for food.  Maybe just some beers.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "npOswlvP8Rz82d-dfy53-g", "review_id": "EmSkFvugMFDL4ljUExKrUw", "text": "3 steps to bliss:\n1. Whatever you are doing right now, stop.\n2. Go to Sun Up.\n3. Get a smoked salmon Rueben.\n\nMy brother drug me here during a recent visit and told me the pork verde was really good. He was right, but when I see something as strange as a salmon Reuben on the menu, I just have to give it a try. It was amazing. I haven't been that surprised by delicious food in years.\n\nI didn't do a full beer tasting, but I did have the barley wine and it was very good. It was very fresh, as it should be in a brewhouse, but you could also tell they keep their lines and tap really clean. All I tasted was beer; it was served in a slightly chilled glass. Thanks, January!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vK0-o9jIxY1wpJWHOySpDQ", "review_id": "pIdxG4QDuhsY-X3594QH2w", "text": "Good craft beers. The seasonal brews can be excellent. \n\nNice cozy atmosphere.\n\nI didn't try the food.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nY1ZSFwtTC4YuIHMBDy45A", "review_id": "59Pf8BDB36WyNjlJp8vREQ", "text": "Sunup usually has some great ales on CASK! Which are still somewhat hard to find in the valley. Their food selection is very good, but have been disappointed a couple times. Seeing that I go there a lot, it's bound to happen. And when the food was off for whatever reason, the wait staff took care of it immediately. Locally owned brewpub. Support them and not the corporate crap chains.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Fz5il511JS0pPxRKIh5Guw", "review_id": "fQtBT0ulbdetzjld6tp-uQ", "text": "My husband and I have been coming here since before it was called SunUp.  I think the other name may be copyrighted so I won't mention it.\n\nWhenever we come here we get something different but always order the homemade rootbeer (unless they're out!) and a side of kettle chips.  \n\nKeep up the good work SunUp!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0Ke0iSAPYi8hUVxLocAlYQ", "review_id": "14aJheJbokvjW10CA8HJzg", "text": "I knew that SunUp would be an eventual beer destination for me, but never got around to checking the place out until fate intervened. I had planned on meeting a friend at Angel's Trumpet Ale House (another fine venue for beer fans) only to find out they were closed on Mondays. SunUp however, was open and was my first suggestion so that I could still hang out with my lovely lady friend who is also a connoisseur of fine beers.\n\nSunUp turned out to be a cozy little place to enjoy beer and some righteous grubble. Knowing that my drinking companion was also a vegetarian (although she allows for bacon, which makes her an ovolactopesciporkatarian), we chose to split the nachos (sans meat) and the smoked salmon reuben. We also sampled the onion rings, which were downright tasty (especially if you sweet talk the waitress into bringing you a side of the remoulade that is normally served with their shrimp)! Although I found the smoked salmon reuben a tad on the salty side, I appreciated the fact that it was served on a nice marble rye.\n\nAs for the beer, I found it fresh and quite drinkable. They offer their own house beers as well as guest taps, so I found the selection was ample enough to satisfy my beer wanderlust. The atmosphere was my favorite element of SunUp... it seems to be a great gathering place and yet it is intimate enough to serve as a decent place to take a date. Even better if your date digs beer, but you definitely won't be disappointed with the gem\u00fctlichkeit (cozy ambiance). Prost!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "XxA5k_iyzf9HdvPMp_J27w", "review_id": "FPqcvUTgSyGvQf1B1I81Zg", "text": "I went to this place to chill out with some friends and found a awesome to get a beer with friends.  I noticed that this place served food but I didn't try any while I was there.   It was nice to find a local place that offer locally made beers instead of the typical large company beers. It was also nice to see that the servers were knowledgable about their products. \nDuring my visit I tried the local amber and was pleasantly surprised.  It was smooth and delicious. The second beer I tried was a crimson red.  It had the bitterness of a red without being too bitter.  I had the opportunity to sample the whiskey beer wine which was flavorful but not my cup of tea but it was worth the try.  \nIt was a cool evening and we sat on the patio. The only downside was that there was not enough heaters to make it enjoyable.   Overall it was a good place to hang out with some friends.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VPXgY9lGJF3XC4ZpusxNuA", "review_id": "AuEiUJX3hD2iT9x5O68CCA", "text": "I have never been a big fan of SunUp's beers. I usually prefer amber or brown ales but there is something a little off about their amber. So, I did not really ever make it a point to visit their brewery before. Then I saw that last week, for AZ beer week, they were doing something kind of fun. Beer floats. That's right, they had paired four of their beers with different flavors of gelato: cream ale with strawberry gelato, pale ale with blood orange sorbet, amber with sea salt caramel gelato and vanilla porter with tahitian vanilla gelato. Some were better than others but it made for a fun experience. I just love the fact that there are so many breweries in town now and they each have their own vibe but yet they are all part of the local craft beer community.\n\nThe brewery itself was very homey and comfortable. It was decorated with a lot of wood paneling that was probably left over from the seventies but it gave it sort of a cozy country lodge feel. They have a nice inner courtyard with a secluded patio even though they are on a major street in the middle of downtown. There is a larger separate room where it seems most people who are eating a meal get a table, but the main bar area is pretty small. Most of the people there seemed to be regulars and it was an eclectic mix of ages and personalities. The bartender (who was also the hostess and the server) was very friendly and that also contribuited to the warm and fuzzy feeling we got while sitting at the bar.\n\nThough I don't go that often, I will probably return to SunUp. Firstly because I have discovered that their porter is actually pretty good, and secondly because it just seems like a cool place to hang out. The main thing that kept them from another star was the awful smell in the ladies room. My hubby said it was even worse in the mens. Gross. I hope it is not a permanent thing.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OPStKHloEOVxcBtFgkzh2A", "review_id": "Y5PrqO52zYpfgf9yYqGk1g", "text": "Great beer!\n\nDidn't try the food.\n\nVery friendly folks.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DrWLhrK8WMZf7Jb-Oqc7ww", "review_id": "NKLYN45PHeM3NGcLGV_WFw", "text": "Stopped in for a 10pm drink and place was pretty empty for a Saturday night. Employees seemed more concerned with closing up and making plans for later even though the place didn't close until midnight. A bar should stay open til 2am, but the owners of this place I was told prefer an earlier closing time. Menu looked pretty lame with items crossed out with a marker and we decided to skip the food.\n    Beer is good here since this is a brewery. Huge oatmeal stout fan, but this wasn't the best version and that is all I tried.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "V6rhoTCw7S6H8eHwv2M6Vg", "review_id": "2xXTQLfF1VFT6QqY1WOR4g", "text": "I like sunUp.  I like the beer, its good, I especially love the IPA.  Oddly enough, I have yet to eat at SunUp.  I just really like that this is a nice place to kick back and have a cold one.  The services is consistently quick and friendly, and the selection is great.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KYeLSM3MQpirmHukVV5Iow", "review_id": "9JZ9GJGuJ8cbiCCN6LO3rw", "text": "I met a few of the coworkers here for lunch, never having been here before.  I don't really frequent the brewhouse scene.\n\nWhen I asked the server what they had in the way of nonalcoholic beverages, she mentioned they have homemade root beer.  Of course I had to try that out.\n\nThe root beer is delicious.  I still have not obtained closure on the root beer mystery: it tastes virtually identical to Sonora Root Beer, which is Arizona's finest brew, and available at numerous local restaurants.  It appears as if SunUp formerly had (or still has?) some sort of partnership with Sonora Brewing Company, or if Sonora is even still a \"thing\"; I'm not sure if this means they now make the root beer, or what.  Whatever it is, the root beer is delicious.\n\nThe food?  It was, well, OK.  I went with the black and bleu burger, medium rare, with garlic parmesan fries.  I did like the fries, and the burger had a nice flavor.  The meat, however, was not the greatest (or the most plentiful), so I can't say this is a place you would go for a burger.\n\nThe menu in general is nothing special, although if I go back, I would try that smoked salmon reuben.  I think that is the only item on the menu that really struck me as unique.\n\nOverall, a decent restaurant, but nothing I would go out of my way for.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qRo9gHN5OiV1-peDuhCh-g", "review_id": "J5ESAFdNZADQMqzgP7VaSg", "text": "Been back a handful of times since I wrote this and felt I should update. Service has improved and it seems that they've updated their menu so that the spinach dip's description more accurately matches what actually is served. Not positive, because I haven't had the balls to order it. I found another gem on the menu called the parmesan fries. Holy lord! Very good. The wings were also solid. Still no hefe on tap- hopefully they'll bring back that gold goodness soon. Hint hint!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cef6GAITO6m9-RPQ14zsVg", "review_id": "XIZIu6U7NbbSSKQEDteHhg", "text": "so glad Yelp led us here on our way home to CA. Shared the Classic Reuben and kettle chips plus bread pudding with whiskey sauce for dessert; very good! I chose Amber Ale to dink then tried pub tastes of Oatmeal Stout and Vanilla Porter.  The Amber was by far the best tasting. I love dark beers, these were \"okay.\" The Amber was very flavorful and complemented the food well. I recommend this pub; we'll be back next year when spring training rolls around again.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rS9XkjoWFg47rcAJTpaIjQ", "review_id": "4KM2n1xiA7G-vcvrNRlb1g", "text": "I wanted to drop by and do my part to support our local brewing establishment. I'm glad I did. Always an interesting selection of beers with the occasional cask condition variety. Bottom line, the beer is tasty, the food is unexpectedly good. It's a no brainer.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "NrLQ9mS-cjzTBpeCPujKgQ", "review_id": "7cDiRYrfPAAS95BBSC-FCg", "text": "Been here before and it was WAY better than this last Thursday! Had veggie/hummus appetizer, burger that was ok, had one porter and one hefe and both were sub par, but the root beer float was the best thing I had even if I only got one scoop of ice cream...last time was the last time.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bhG2Zbb1ec0zGCgiOSJ5bg", "review_id": "bVvTpFi-c36crLWg7zpA7g", "text": "This is a neighborhood bar and grill located in Windsor Square. I like to sit at the main bar here because you always get roped into some conversation with the friendly bartenders and the folks sitting next to you. \n\nTheir regular beers are good or OK and I usually get the Trooper IPA. However, they usually have seasonal or special beers of the day, which almost always contain a double or triple IPA, which are great. \n\nAs far as food it is definitely bar food but I do enjoy their nachos (not really the best thing on the menu, I'm just a sucker for nachos), wings and fries. I do hear their fish and chips are superb as a gentleman from Vancouver wouldn't shut up about it one night.\n\nSun Up runs a lot of specials like Chili dog Monday (Chili dog and beer for $6), Wing Wednesday and Happy Hour all day Sunday.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7RZ0mJJ00IiT56sloLBd1w", "review_id": "kgsQjZzxPPEDnbQRaDc4bw", "text": "They brew a decent beer. Last time I was there I tried some crazy-high IBU IPA, or DIPA from the cask - which was quite smooth and an excellent brunch beer despite the amount of hops.\n\nThe food is fairly standard brew-pub fare. You can get shrimp sliders, burgers...that kind of thing.\n\nAs for their website - u can click on that link above, but it won't do you much good. They don't seem to update it ever - so its useless to see what they might have on cask, or the current seasonal. And that menu link? Circa prior-to-the-name-change from Sonoran Brewhouse, so you can't rely on that.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EZpRl1sc9XT_Tpn2fk-6mA", "review_id": "trJXVAtIwzlJBsqDaMlGjA", "text": "My buddy and I decided to stop in and try this place on the way home from a party at Four Peaks Brewery. I'm a wheat beer fan, so i usually order something along those lines...not hoppy, not malty, just wheaty. I decided to try their Horizon hefeweizen. The relatively indifferent waitress informed me that they were out. She told me to try the Stinger Pale Ale. She said that if I normally drink wheats that I would like the Stinger, too, which I thought was kinda weird. Well, I tried it and didn't like it. No big deal. I was ready to try something else. That was before she completely ignored our table for 20 mins. She seemed like she was more interested in cleaning and talking to some guys at the bar. When she finally brought our bill we paid and didn't leave a tip, because we felt she didn't deserve one. She actually followed us out to the parking lot and yelled \"thanks for the tip\". Weird! I'll never be going back to that place again.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "X5GbNXY_nNoa_vTZDD0aCA", "review_id": "UhC-TP921dJE-ZGRpK1FJA", "text": "Lets start w/ this: this place comes up on you quickly. If youre not actively looking for it, you may miss it. And when Camelback is busy, itll be a chore trying to get back to it.\n\nThis place is not as tiny as you think, it has different rooms. Ive been by the door near the 1st bar and all the way at the back bar across the patio. The staff is great,we've never had bad service here, and its usually very busy.\n\nThe food here is good, not as good as some other breweries that serve food, but also definitely not like your average bar food.\n\nThe beers here, I dont so much enjoy. The Vanilla stout was good, but everything else was kind of bland. I should mention that we got samplers the 1st time we came as to try everything, They did, however, brew a special cherry beer for the AZ Girls Pint Out group that was awesome. Seriously, if you ever see that they have Cherry Buzz on tap, get it.\n\nI wont be coming here again, but I encourage those who like craft beer to check it out. You may find something you like.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e6wxKzkl-xR6dGPBRb-xQQ", "review_id": "7Qk9apgek8cN07lAttcK6w", "text": "Went in for the living social deal last Friday. It was busy during happy hour. Seemed like the spot to be! Although, once my boyfriend and I were seated and advised the server that we had the living social deal, the service was extremely disappointing. I understand that with coupons at restaurants servers don't always get tipped on the price before discount. I used to be a server and restaurant manager and have seen that happen a lot. The server was very robotic and not friendly at all. She set down our drinks and food like we were in her way and troubling her. The appetizers were fair for pub food. The pretzels were pretty tasty actually! We really enjoyed the beer sampler that we each got as well! My favorites were the hefeweizen and vanilla porter. Everyone else that worked there seemed very pleasant and friendly except our server. We most likely wont be going there again due to the service. Hopefully the 40% tip that my boyfriend left will help get that server's attitude turned around towards future diners!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gvCo9BMo6uJVb0wzthSTIQ", "review_id": "wd1IIXNq1RbokwWeWOmYKQ", "text": "Had an amber ale and a Kobe beef burger.  Both were delicious!  This place has a great atmosphere and the staff were very friendly.  This place will definitely be on my regulars list.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ilXuzbvYs5a0jm9ulpIFlg", "review_id": "tL3Zjzm5z0H7JqF16Gxw9A", "text": "My family and I were vacationing in Arizona, and only had 1 afternoon to kill in Phoenix, so decided to swing by the SunUp Brewery for lunch. I had the Trooper IPA, which was definitely tasty. My sister had the beer sampler, and was able to try all the beers. She wasn't a huge fan of the Stinger Pale Ale, but really liked the Vanilla Porter.\n\nPrices here were definitely on the low/average side for a pub. The Brickhouse Nachos were certainly worth the $7. The portion wasn't huge, but it was loaded with cheese, onions, tomatoes, black olives, jalapenos, and guacamole (sour cream on the side). There were only 4 of us and we were still pleased with how much it filled us up!\n\nI had the Chicken Caesar Wrap (with buffalo sauce), which was definitely good and packed to the brim. The others in my group enjoyed the chicken tenders, chicken club (was a special that day) and the Fajita Salad. Overall, very pleased with the food and service.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-kIvLyWpY17aRa0vPp-RmA", "review_id": "qamMTMLduJjCiVgmiJj6fQ", "text": "I'm a huge fan of local breweries. Been a while since I've been to Sun Up a few times this isn't on the top of my list of favorite Az breweries. I asked myself why and decided to try it again and my answer was simple. For me there isn't a huge ambiance when going here. Basically I find it boring.  Mainly because of the super tiny bar top once you enter. There are plenty of seats and a the place is actually big. \n\nBeer is just average in my book. Not bad, not great. Again I love local breweries, just Sun Up isn't on the top of my list. Just because its local, I know I'll give it another chance if I find myself in this area.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gvCo9BMo6uJVb0wzthSTIQ", "review_id": "P9tyaB3-f3fKMXvtG-vOPA", "text": "Had the grilled chicken sandwich, the Mac & cheese with green chiles - both delicious! Accompanied by the heifeweisen for a very satisfying lunch.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "FNyudWWNhByQ7Qpte6cYKg", "review_id": "Lu1dUYp6R1Syj14Q7VMwSQ", "text": "I'm not sure why I order burgers in general, because generally I don't like them very much.\n\nNot the case at SunUp. I have had the burger with the blue cheese fondue on it several times now, and it is amazing. The bun is chewy, burger is juicy, and the blue cheese is very blue-cheesy. It was cooked to perfection and served with some crispy fries that were also very good. I have yet to be disappointed. \n\nMy friend had the club, and it is a giant sandwich and looked delicious. His only compliant was there isn't any \"regular\" white bread available to put it on. Another friend had the green chile pulled pork and said he really enjoyed it.\n\nThe beer on the other hand - I really have struggled to like. As an avid drinker of the \"other\" brewery in Tempe's flagship beer, I am always looking for a red-type ale, which they have, but I find too hoppy. So I recently have had the Pale Ale, which has a good flavor, but once again I run into a hop issue. I just really am not a fan of hoppy beers, and as of my last sampler tasting, these are too much for me.\n\nAnother bonus of SunUp is the small, partially-covered patio. There aren't many tables, but it is perfect for lunch in the nicer weather.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5c4p-A1sLBlpS1cPaMpdBg", "review_id": "t1F6K946ld-M0coY_IqZxQ", "text": "A cute and fun little fine in downtown PHX.  We had the beer samplers which was enjoyable.  We also sampled the Apple Cider which was good, but not home brewed.  As for food, we sampled quite a bit!  Reuben and club sandwiches were good.  Honey BBQ wings, garlic Parmesan fries, calamari and pretzel bites were also good.  The cheese for the pretzels was gross.  The best items were the green chile artichoke dip and the home brewed rootbeer.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hs8t_DMnNNpf_wXtFE2xpw", "review_id": "4vhecBRSpgLZgU9qZIXNHw", "text": "Beer.  Burgers.  Wings.  How can you go wrong? Well, my burger was over cooked and lacked flavor. \n\nTheir craft brews are ok, but they have a pretty good variety.  I really like the fact that they bring you a chilled glass!  That is rare in these parts!\n\nI'll definitely try this place again in hopes that they rotate their beer selection and include some seasonal offerings.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7vTXWxqwoeN86P8m16EvMw", "review_id": "4wkX0q76B6Xecg5s1592RA", "text": "After a five and a half hour drive from San Diego, we showed up needing two things: (1) something to eat; and (2) a cold beer. We found them both at the SunUp Brewing Company. The menu is primarily pub food - burgers, nachos, and wings - although they did have a grilled salmon special that sounded good. There was a minor mix up with the kitchen, but the service was great and the beers more than made up for it.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TOAn9VLmBZJEvzerHgha6Q", "review_id": "UmrdDTSLsjfkHCzij7mGGQ", "text": "So many better breweries than this! Attempted to use a 50$ gift cert and was told (after I ordered beers ) that they could only be used in $15 increments once a year... I was still responsible for the beers because she had poured them. She conferred w mgmt, same response. I explained I don't live anywhere near there and would never use them again. Her response was \"well.. You can always... Well... Uh, just give them away.\"  Great, I'm sure that was the intended use when a friend gave them to me for my birthday.  If the \"mgmt\" of a local place doesn't have the  sense to make it a worthwhile experience for their paying customer, then what is there to do? Very disappointed in their service. Ps I've bartended before and never seen someone grab the ticket and then dunk it on top of the drink they have going out.  I witnessed this time and time again. She would grab and hold the ticket, then dunk into the top of the beer. The waitress would grab the beer and scoop out the ticket. Necessary? No. I will not be back.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N15OI5uyw6-u-SeUQKdvKg", "review_id": "WdbQxOx7aBy09B3yP-l2-w", "text": "Me and my friends checked this place out because of a Groupon which got us a flight and logo pint glass. The location is kind of obscure being not in the greatest of Camelback areas but the brewery itself is very nice. We had some nice outside seating and ordered only beer and apps. The little food we tried was great and definitely going to go back for dinner soon. The beers I enjoyed the most were the Amber and the Vanilla Porter. They also had a seasonal Stout that was also surprisingly delicious. Great for a nice dinner with craft beer.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yP4GLw2mAxrjL_D66OapXQ", "review_id": "RYyCdCpGejWsPDvUVsmUJg", "text": "Cask drawn IPA.....good stuff!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hdZ3rlgFXctCOUhzoOebvA", "review_id": "N1STiSwcyBCNjzcwG7DG3w", "text": "The food here was fantastic and so was the service!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LY8X23k164rJxNsUwhDRvA", "review_id": "2Jfyfc_SLw5SIuhyeOKnew", "text": "The place has a cool atmosphere, and the waitress was very friendly. They do a great burger and chips. The root beer is worth a try, too. I'm making this my lunchtime hang-out.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "G550WlW6ifOGJHvMkYWDQQ", "review_id": "Kppho79HRyxgjaUf1vj9Yg", "text": "we didn't even know this place existed until I saw a living social deal and snagged it. then the deal sat and sat until almost expiring.  After spending the morning hiking we were in the area and decided to pop in.  The living social deal was 2 beer flights, an appetizer and 2 pint glasses to take home.   The sampler was a tasting of the entire line up, so 7 samples.  Found a few favorites and a couple we didn't like, but the vanilla porter was delish!   Not our typical style of beer, but will most definitely order it again.   Instead of getting the 2 pint glasses to take home they honored our request to have a couple pints of beer instead!\nOur server was just amazing - she was friendly and informative - big props to Angela for great customer service.\nWe loved the atmosphere and oh - the food.  It was good.  For our appetizer we got the green chili dip with chips.  It was good - not amazing, but we were starving from our hike and cleaned the bowl.   We also ordered a BLT breakfast sandwich from the brunch menu which I thought was great.  It was your typical BLT, but served on a croissant with a fried egg on top and served with home fries.   So very good - next time I won't share though and order it only for myself.\nThey definitely seem to have a local following as everyone that came in after us seemed to know someone else already there.   When the locals like it and keep coming back you know it is a good thing.\nWe will be back!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ja8FvcWiWHEXME2vmTPTkA", "review_id": "oN3UBrhEWkW2cofz936QQA", "text": "Place is great plus to go on Sunday as it is happy hour all day.  Their food is great.  Haven't had anything that wasn't good yet.  Beer on taps good.  Friendly outgoing patrons at the bar is pretty much a guarantee.  If you are in the mood to chat it up with someone and want a good social place, go here and sit at the bar.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "quMnT9FUtV5JBczZ2MNtgA", "review_id": "g2rcI9rNUqK8D8rEtUcMMQ", "text": "Only came in for beer sampler flight. Prompt service from friendly bartender.  Really nice cream ale and vanilla porter.  I hate IPAs and even sort of liked theirs.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kCLWvrOntQZMVH2T8E3f3g", "review_id": "SYB9M61k36g1re0nxFZZkA", "text": "Warning I may be beer bias coming from the NW so the sun up beer wasn't anything I'd take home so I'm glad I got the living social deal to sample first. On the flip side their cider is good!\nNachos were ok. Their chicken strips & onion ring are horrible too much beer breading. They said their mac&cheese with green chili's was great - ugh sorry it was not. Maybe go with a sandwich or burger and have better luck.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UbHN4QkIJa5exMert5rTyA", "review_id": "nfakWJbfAoJPDcSsMh6O1g", "text": "For me, Sun Up is a strange concoction of microbrewery, pub food, hipster alternative music and silent sports bar. I filly do not understand why this place keeps the tv on, and volume off... Especially when there is a game people really want to watch. \n\nThe beer is tasty and the selection is pretty good. The service can be hit and miss (I was here one day and the oven was broken, limiting the menu).  But it's not bad. \n\nOverall, the get 3 stars.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 5, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "7e1XAK4j95x-ibEy4qFKYg", "review_id": "beRsUBbzEgKA3RYlv_4Auw", "text": "Today was a Great day. Not only was it the day after the worst \"holiday\" on the planet... Valentines Day, but it was also the first day of Arizona Beer Week. This was particularly special because it's my first time experiencing AZ Beer Week. \n\nTo start the celebration off, we went to SunUp Brewing Company. I don't know much about them, but it turns out they do sell beer and they also make some really good food.\n\nI tried two of their brews, the Amber was the first. Pretty good. I would say it's a little lighter in flavor than other ambers I've had, but I liked it and would order it again. \n\nNext up was the Light Rail Cream Ale. Their description says that this is their closest thing to a domestic and I couldn't agree more. It's light, crisp and refreshing. \n\nNow to the food. We started with the pretzel bites which were okay. The best part about them was the side of mustard. It was actual legit mustard with mustard seeds, not the yellow nasty goop people put on hot dogs at baseball games. \n\nThen I had the Trooper IPA Pulled Pork sandwich with a side of the Green Chile Mac & Cheese. The sandwich had cole slaw on it with delicious tender BBQ pulled pork. I haven't had a BBQ sandwich that good since I left the South. I also haven't sought out BBQ too much since I've been in Phoenix, but bottom line is that it was a really good sandwich. \n\nThe Mac & Cheese was also a winner. Giant elbow pasta with a nice mix of creamy and stringy cheese in each bite. The green chiles added some uniqueness, but I would have liked it just the same without them.\n\nThe service was super friendly. Very good food and beer. Thanks to SunUp Brewing Company, the start to my first AZ Beer Week was a success.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hKUZe8glgpCvixMO4jReSQ", "review_id": "C2pNvKuTO8c5Jq6fHWIolA", "text": "In order to have our cask Ale you must order both the barley wine and the cask ale. It is two 11ounce pours then you . . .pick the one you like more.\n\nYeah, when I'm trying craft brews I want complicated rules and stupid ranking games.  \n\nThis is a brewery plus pizza place, and on both fronts it is decent.  Not exceptional.  I found the beers solid and tasty (a very unique heff for instance)  \n\nI went there for happy hour (  The happy hour deal couldn't beat the yelp check-in offer (any beer for $1.00).  Nor, does the happy hour work for this weird-stupid-whatever $11.00 to buy one beer deal I discussed earlier.\n\n\nBottom line - a fun place, friendly enough staff.\n\nGuys just quit the stupid beer games and sell pints.  ..", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JdSzqBS0wicnprSQc6mfGQ", "review_id": "nyr7ta-5MRgHmgNw5WLMTQ", "text": "I love the local brew scene in Phoenix, it has grown so much over the last couple of years. SunUp is right in the middle of it all. With a wonderful selection of beers brewed right on property its really hard to go wrong. If you not sure which one to get you can always try a sampler and pick any 4. The food is really good as well, I have already tried the Shepherd Pie and the Kobe burger, both were really good. You can go for happy hour and get any appetizer for $5.00. Like beer and good food, I would definitely recommend this place!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AIwDaz-9KAbV41oldk9avA", "review_id": "nDWNwwfeVBGQs4i-5YUqIw", "text": "It wasn't bad. But it isn't a brewery I'll visit again. The beer was ok, the seasonal brews were pretty good. They had a cask red ipa with simcoe and cascade hops that I found delicious.  The bar service was good.  The wings were decent, good flavor but drowned in sauce.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gvWC-gGU2vPllEZkmbMkmA", "review_id": "1qGIFzUVHcEwCdPlPRf3sg", "text": "Had the pale ale with cascade hops on the cask followed with a pint of the hefeweizen. Beers were quite good and worthy of a trip back. \n\nWings were flavorful and plentiful. Lots of good flavor with just the right amount of heat. The turkey burger was decent but could have used a little more flavor.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hn_DclKLzdxABRGGAuqKgg", "review_id": "ldOsaAlYEcYtQ8dAThUUBA", "text": "Not bad. The vanilla porter is nice if you like dark beers. Trooper IPA is good, too. Pretzel bites are pretty good, although I think the ale cheese sauce is a little thin and plain.\n\nServers are all really friendly. There's plenty of parking and the patio is nicely shaded. Lots of indoor seating as well if you want to enjoy the AC. I wouldn't mind stopping in again.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 7, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "l-_P_HbkVlsllo-ix1V6LA", "review_id": "96hQMQ6V7ggy62KeBLCztQ", "text": "I am a fan and supporter of local breweries here in the valley. Last night I visited two of them in the city, SunUp was my second stop for the evening. So first impression when I walked in was that this place has got some interesting history to it. There were pictures of past figures and well known people within the community. \n\nThe bar area has some limited seating so if you wanna head there with some friends, somebody needs to get there early. The rest of the place has plenty of seating for more private conversations. The brews are not too bad and I know I have seen the sunup crew at alot of beer festivals and events, so I do like that they go out there and represent who they are, gotta keep local brews alive! \n\nLlast night for me was two pints which were descently priced HOWEVER with my Yelp check-in, I only paid one dollar per pint and even got discounted appetizers! I was shocked but after talking to my bartender, I come to find out the owner is crazy for yelpers! So if you don't minda smaller size bar and a not too bad central location, go down a get a pint or two for a buck!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iA-TOq1ena9kA47hY1qorw", "review_id": "rGtYpTVuSRZaqBCraXCECA", "text": "Best brewery I've been to in the United States! I like the fact that there was a wide variety of beer. Something for everybody. But it was also some of the best beer", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gZKmFd-TdvyJZP1HfzoSmg", "review_id": "ASf6Oaiya_0mzCB3G7r-zw", "text": "First time there, I'm a big fan of craft beers, these guys nailed it!   Had a burger & onion rings, awesome!  We started out with the sampler, I don't usually like dark beers, but I enjoyed them all.  My fav was the Lightrail Cream Amber!   A must try in Phoenix!!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S6qiYtfn75-4ils3xteRjg", "review_id": "LVjRN5pMJ8hhDmX0lbclpQ", "text": "I worked down the block from this joint for years and kept forgetting to stop by the place until I briefly spoke with Uwe at another beer event and was inspired by his jolly nature to get my ass in there and try his beer.  My expectations weren't high for the place overall, and BOY did I feel like a jerk when I found it to be such a nice place with good beer (and plenty varieties of it) and food that was truly delicious.  I figured it would be limited to standard bar food, but they have home style meals as well.  My date got wings, which were good, and I got a chicken plate with mashed potatoes that was just about a perfect portion size for being satisfying, yet leaving room for beers.  The vanilla porter was delicious!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rHhSinSiLBhR4SOFE8E0ww", "review_id": "1AOdAYEVGK_aNySKxD1z-Q", "text": "We have driven past this place several times. We never really drink so breweries are never high on our list to visit.  The inside is very very nice and inviting. the staff very friendly and fairly quick service.  we arrived at an off time between lunch and dinner and saw how quickly the place started to fill up as we finished are dinners.  we had the light rail cream ale and the vanilla porter.  pretty good.  the prices were really good as well. Seems like it would be a great place to hang out with friends.  also very clean.  we will be back again soon", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bnY-AWV8Bjd4CungPbQx9w", "review_id": "ofkvGrS3HGpj6e7PEszGmA", "text": "Service was great. Loved the BlackBerry Pear Cider. The seasonal double IPA was delicious too. Wait for special guest Black Pat and your time will be amazeballs.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ziH4BP5Kz_C5mu4zwMBADg", "review_id": "hGLeZsM97a8ao3Rk173efg", "text": "I have eaten at SunUp Brewing Co. at least 4 times (maybe 5) since moving back to Phoenix in January...it' one of my favorites!  I'm not a beer drinker so I can't rate the beer.  \nI came upon SunUp Brewing Co. through Restaurant.com. I like to try different restaurants so I use Restaurant.Com to find them so if it's not a good experience I'm not paying full price for the meal. :-}\nOn to my experiences...the first time I went there I was disappointed in the service; my pasta dish arrived lukewarm and the pasta had started to stick together from sitting in the kitchen, BUT I left my comments on Restaurant.com and was surprised to receive an email from the owner (maybe?).  I received an apology with a request that I give them another try...and I did.\nAll my subsequent dining experiences have been superb!  I'm hooked on the spicy pasta dish with salmon.  I have taken friends and visiting family members there and they order different dishes and all have said they liked their dishes.  I haven't tried any of their dishes because I don't want anything to \"taint\" my taste-buds from enjoying my favorite dish. \nThe atmosphere is relaxed and friendly.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IbMuFKwVk2uCX4fKTsKtfA", "review_id": "ABj09YhVxvdioPebG3ODXA", "text": "can't beat good beer, good food, and good people!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ke9MlE92n52Yl5k6CXJjIA", "review_id": "kGy7DdMXQW7uBaueCigvHQ", "text": "I'll start off by saying Sun Up had amazing food and great beer. The problem lies with the horrible service. There were open tables that needed to be cleaned which caused a bottleneck at the door. We sat at a high top in the bar area and were completely neglected by the bar tender/waitress. We watched tables that sat down at least 20 minutes after us get there food first. We flagged down a waitress to get a status on our food and were told our food takes longer to cook (burger and shrimp tacos), it took about 35 minutes to get food which was clearly resting under a heat lamp for some time. I'm hoping this is a one off on the service because id really like to go back to try more items. I would gladly rate this place a 4 or a 5 if the service was better.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HKByw2CQL1YHrzyrvv75UQ", "review_id": "XIcAhPKwxJGJKiEu1tZ3xA", "text": "Today was my first experience with SunUp brewing. All in all it was pretty awesome. The food was great, the beer was fresh and awesome. My wife and I asked the waitress/bartender several questions about their craft brews, which are brewed in house and they had all the answers and knew what they were talking about. I am a craft brewer too and was testing them with some of my questions and they were spot on with the answers. I will 100% be back there in the future! Awesome beer and food!", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tXhlRAnR3_GoWvewfQni4Q", "review_id": "XgVLsTpzZetaBSGRAu-y7Q", "text": "Sunup is the best brewery no one knows about. It's been there forever but we all just drive by not even noticing it. I go about once every 2 weeks. The beer is good the seasonal beer is amazing. But I don't go for the beer or the food, I go for the staff. The servers and bartenders are genuinely friendly. I know that one of the bartenders, Emily, recycles all the bottles. \n   I recommend ordering the wings and a seasonal beer. Sit at the bar and chat up January or Emily. I don't think you'll regret it... I almost forgot Mollie is awesome.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZGfbxU-9wtRDTrfLRzfiMQ", "review_id": "0EmSs5avLbgZTn6AzMArgw", "text": "Pretty good spot to check out. Had the pretzel bites, a burger and a pulled pork sandwich. All of the good was really yummy especially the pulled pork. \n\nAs far as the beer selection I'm big on dark beer and was really looking forward to the vanilla porter. Unfortunately they were out so I wasn't really into it much. My boyfriend really enjoyed the IPA though, said they had a great selection. \n\nI'm sure I'll go back to give it another try, everyone seems to love it.", "business_id": "3UMcsN9IjoeV8JZvC4apag", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hqnySkbeUJGoC6h76gtSIQ", "review_id": "8PeEz1XAjwayvGn7jISVUg", "text": "I started going to Mass 3-4 years ago and I've been going ever since.  The stained glass windows in the church are amazing and the altar is made of marble.  The church is always decorated for the season.  I always feel welcomed.", "business_id": "WVwnnx8Cut5Wih2KYtXKcQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xQyx6TU1r8lVeCspzYdrAQ", "review_id": "Drqi2rzZVtQZVSMYC7rTtg", "text": "Beautiful church!!  We started attending mass here after they brought Jay Soto on as their music director.  He has beautiful voice and also plays piano.  We like Fr. Robinson the best - we've heard all of priests except for Fr. Sullivan.  This is not a cookie cutter church - it feels like a real church with the stained glass and the stations.  My husband is of the faith - not me and I'm not given a hard time for not taking communion like the other church we used to attend.\n\nI attend to hear the music and companionship for my husband.", "business_id": "WVwnnx8Cut5Wih2KYtXKcQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "7F-DVLnGmC5hHPUVfSfxDw", "review_id": "gmqc5E9uNAUixhrpl4fa5g", "text": "As a member of the Catholic and Greek Orthodox Faith, I'm proud to be a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. I attend Mass here every other Sunday and often attend a mid week morning Mass. I love the traditions of the Church and always feel at ease here. Christmas Midnight Mass is a true joy -- Love the festive Christmas Holiday decor of our Church.\n\n As a gay man, I'm often ridiculed for my deep Catholic faith. My faith and beliefs are those of my own and between God and myself...and I'm thankful to share spiritual moments at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.", "business_id": "WVwnnx8Cut5Wih2KYtXKcQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iPhoJlwisUKGGrA0QNmYMw", "review_id": "DFDm7gdPgm2j-wd04sDvIA", "text": "I love this church, near the light rail and really pretty. It actually looks like a cathedral. Lots of parking, pretty inside and really clean. Mass at 5pm on a Sunday.", "business_id": "WVwnnx8Cut5Wih2KYtXKcQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IP3nF56J-9NEuW7fq29SQA", "review_id": "n7E7BLEYNLaWuIGpYYYGCQ", "text": "This is a very nice church. It is beautiful, though the top of the alter is a TINY bit gaudy.\nThey say the nicean creed, which isn't the one that I know, but they do provide a program with it in.\n\nThere were a lot of people wearing JEANS, which in Canada would be completely unacceptable. It was kind of cool to see such a relaxed church. The sermon really touched me and I enjoyed it, however I am under a lot of stress.\n\nThe stain glass windows are beautiful!! The ceiling has these gorgeous tiny stained glass windows.\n\nSomehow, the host had a sort of citrus taste. Overall this is a good Catholic church. I think I will return.", "business_id": "WVwnnx8Cut5Wih2KYtXKcQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 16, "useful": 13, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "I9G5isLLU8dkJAVEPsPj_A", "text": "Unique? Not really. Central? I guess so. Every city has the essential queer store with loads of gay greeting cards, over priced candles and jewelry, novelty tees, and yes, porn, lube and toys. Oh the toys...It's a great place to get a quick gift for a fellow sistah. The greeting cards are fantastic. Lots of undies and swimwear (WAY overpriced!). And hordes of really bad clothing. Think tight mesh shirts with really bad pleather pants. What is this Fire Island 1979? All in all I like to support this type of store. Plus there's always the sleazy element of cruising. The tshirts are fun. Staff is helpful and friendly. They're always playing thumping, pulsating  dance music (poppers anyone?) that just makes me want to get more crap I don't need. Of course the CD they're playing is available for purchase...good trick....$36 later....YIKES. I have no will power.", "business_id": "Gqq6AF9MIbhh5wwGofeiJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "UoBfwbXaixelZBghbJ2cSg", "review_id": "8xkysMf45fZvsuJBXZbe_Q", "text": "Even though I can feel all the gay boys trying to figure me out when I come here, it's my go-to place for fabulous greeting cards, dry and sarcastic, with lots of emphasis on alcoholism and dysfunctional families. Perfect for me and mine.", "business_id": "Gqq6AF9MIbhh5wwGofeiJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "hVq9lGkW8azACuR_yo9umw", "text": "They are closed.", "business_id": "Gqq6AF9MIbhh5wwGofeiJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "UFPdthvTipX6E7KEf-Stvw", "review_id": "bJAJyoT04GwOatS4UVX90Q", "text": "I found myself in Phoenix for a week. I prefer Marriott, but a co-worker insisted on Hilton....and then didn't go on the trip. Nice.\n\nAnyway, the stay was a hodgepodge of experiences. \n\nDownsides: The room was nondescript on the whole, but the neck of the shower was pulled partly out of the wall and the shower curtain was partly torn and had red (?!?) mold on it. I didn't have a car, so the parking lot didn't bother me, but the area on one side of the hotel was sketchy and had a fair amount of undesirable foot traffic. The nearest station to get on the light rail was 3 blocks either way from the hotel.\n\nUpsides: The staff was friendly and super-helpful in recommending EXCELLENT restaurants, including hole-in-wall, genuine Mexican joints. The hotel has a shuttle van that will, if you reserve it or can snag a ridealong, take you anywhere within five miles of the hotel for free, and then pick you up again. Naturally you should tip the driver (also a great guy), but it still beats taking a cab. The driver gets bonus points for letting us jump out and grab a coffee on the way to our destination! It also is only 1.5 blocks from Fez, a fantastic restaurant. \n\nI was not knocked out by the facility, but the people were great. I'll still probably stay a Marriott user when I return, but I'll sure consider the Garden Inn again.", "business_id": "KQzpjBmnAMXPqipeWTKG0w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0KXxuKxlspsO6CrDLgQJ-w", "review_id": "IumTP0GSsVWScDITtl3hAg", "text": "I remember staying here once when my air conditioning at the house broke over the summer and I was not prepared to live in an oven...\n\nIt's your average Hilton Garden Inn. You've seen one you've seem them all, homogenized without fault. The rooms are tight, but it's not a resort so don't expect top-notch anything. The location was convenient  though, near many great restaurants and such. \n\nThe staff were helpful should you ask a question. The place wasn't very crowded, I can imagine sitting there in silence would be pretty boring, and they were engaging when I spoke with them. Sweet.\n\nThe pool was large, which I really liked. I had the whole thing to myself. :)", "business_id": "KQzpjBmnAMXPqipeWTKG0w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "c-7doN-Ek_BjzqOmZTi3mA", "review_id": "lAd3aeYyfk8Qgu_xRFYL1w", "text": "We used to always stay here on our baseball trips when we would play Grand Canyon University.  The rooms are really roomy and have a pull out couch that easily accomodated four people.  There was also a big screen TV on a swivel.  The bathroom was a little small, but their room service was really good and they would do a good job of cleaning up the messes we would make.", "business_id": "KQzpjBmnAMXPqipeWTKG0w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "NybFr19eR0MCAYJmTkszYg", "review_id": "_-CbGQEx7fvwlXyoL-H3BA", "text": "Well, for the most part, this place is average. However, there were some things that were red flags in my book. \n\n1. Dicking us around with the room. Paid for Cabana Room with balcony. First room given - West Wing. Not Cabana. Second room given - Handicapped Cabana Room in back corner, no balcony. Since this was on my boyfriends card, and he didn't want to push for the the Cabana Balcony we wanted, there was nothing I could do. However, I find this highly unacceptable. \n\n2. Dirty - Every morning, when we left, there were used coffee mugs and coffee pots on the floor in the area in front of the maintenance closet. \n\n3. Maintenance crew would leave their carts in the middle of the hallway, and we would have to figure out how to move them to get by.\n\n4. Crude comment from their pool guy.\n\n5. Overall, outdated hotel. Not a good vibe at all. Average to below average service. Overall desolate.\n\nI would never stay here again, and would never recommend this place to anyone.", "business_id": "KQzpjBmnAMXPqipeWTKG0w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y9CWMzue2ghq1ddN8S_qaQ", "review_id": "qJZqCPr8ZABGksuag6mhOg", "text": "The best part is the weather... Nice, big, rooms... The pool is only in the sun for a couple of hours, before it is shadowed by the hotel--the layout could certainly be better in that way.", "business_id": "KQzpjBmnAMXPqipeWTKG0w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T7J9ae0wTskrI_Bgwp-4cA", "review_id": "HbUqfA6czo46WBPs8_aGKw", "text": "The good:\nReally nice and helpful staff\nFree parking\nClose to lightrail\nFree shuttle within 5 miles\nBig pool and jacuzzi with lit up waterfall at night\nFree wifi\nOnly have to walk across the street to eat and drink at FEZ\n\nThe bad:\nParking is a walk from the hotel entrance when hot\nThe bed was not the most comfortable even after realizing we could adjust the air levels.\nSmall bathtub\nHorrible view from our 3rd floor room overlooking a parking lot, wires, air conditioning units, ect.\nNon interesting bar - location and setting, ect.\n\nOnly paid like $65 per night on Priceline so it was an okay deal.  Wouldn't intend to go back.", "business_id": "KQzpjBmnAMXPqipeWTKG0w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "acWdqAbRMYcX8eLCavWBGQ", "review_id": "Au5estetDPMJPiiAcKzHKA", "text": "Not awful - just not good either.  \n\nStaff was a plus.  I've almost never had a bad experience w/ Hilton staff.  The downside to this stay were thin walls, loud doors and only one elevator working in the main tower section.", "business_id": "KQzpjBmnAMXPqipeWTKG0w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LCF4_Je7IhYZm81-gdOBgQ", "review_id": "rN0-ylNQwfR_VVJ9YhKwuw", "text": "Very awkward and inconvenient lay out. The rooms are in multiple towers, and the parking is in a paid lot a block away that you have to present coupons to leave. Decor is shappy and very out-dated. Huge empty lobbys and hallways wasting space. The restaurant is only open after 5, as is the bar, and there are no places to eat in the near vicinity. The rooms are unattractive and small. My company is paying for this, but this place is massively overpriced, especially considering how many nicer and cheaper hotels are in the same area.", "business_id": "KQzpjBmnAMXPqipeWTKG0w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WM4P3EZT7vmgZFOCLpQeEA", "review_id": "4uID8iPm-FiHGue_rXatfQ", "text": "Ok, even yelpers can be overly dramatic...This hotel is just fine, nothing special but not the scary place other yelpers have claimed. I stayed in a Cabana room which was nice, decent sized balcony, micro/fridge, HDTV, free wifi, quiet AC, big bathroom, adequate bed. The parking lot is not a block away, it's literally a 1 minute walk from the hotel entrance and is free. The hotel is NOT in a scary neighborhood by any stretch. The dowtown train thing IS about a block away. It'll take you down to the sports arenas in minutes. I was on the \"west\" side which was all of a 30 second walk from the front. If you're not completely lazy, enjoy free parking/wifi and want to save a few bucks, stay here..I payed $70 for Saturday night on short notice.", "business_id": "KQzpjBmnAMXPqipeWTKG0w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PDz0NxH-hBgC-QjyPJwOQw", "review_id": "1slzQm90BtUx4FW0aa2ofg", "text": "Hotel has an odd set up with multiple wings.  Lobby and rooms are dated and need a refresh.  Parking is not adjacent to the hotel, but its free.  Central location close to downtown.  Not a bad experience, but would be better if facility was updated.", "business_id": "KQzpjBmnAMXPqipeWTKG0w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "loBMbzdyouorCdqEne7nzg", "review_id": "Qq1qjE7K09h1ZnpABuYdHw", "text": "Nice Hotel in the middle of Phoenix. Very close to a lot of great dining options, one of which is FEZ - Middle Eastern with an American flair. Absolutely delicious and seems to be a Hipster hang out. Also, try Hula's which isn't too far away and is Polynesian/Asian fusion. Very good (a little pricey). Hotel has a Shuttle that will take you anywhere within a 5 mile radius - good if you don't want to navigate the One-Way Street maze that is Phoenix.\n\nBack to the Hotel. Located right next to a big office building and you can walk through the lobby to enter the hotel or go around to the hotel lobby. Looks a bit dated but was told that they are remodeling this Summer to update the decor (Not too soon).\n\nHotel Bar and Restaurant are both tiny. Restaurant is great for Breakfast and the price is approx. $10 for the Buffet. I also had dinner there but was not really impressed, plus it was a bit steep for what I got.\n\nBe aware that the Hotel is a send-off point for Military Recruits prior to their shipping off to Boot Camp, so you will see very young kids and their families all the time. I got a sad vibe about the place because of the tearful goodbyes that I saw everywhere. \n\nStaff are very nice and polite. I would stay there again if the price was right.", "business_id": "KQzpjBmnAMXPqipeWTKG0w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MDylYzociP0iRbuQLKwH-Q", "review_id": "_yLX41Tsl7sUTD9f5NqfAA", "text": "Some hotels feel like well, hotels and some feel like home. Hilton get's it just right. From comfy beds, big rooms and good food I'm never disappointed. \n\nThis Hilton has an all but perfect pool as well. The sun hits this huge piscine fully in the morning and by late afternoon it's split right down the middle so you get your choice of sun or shade. Which is a very good thing since the sun here is a force to be respected in the summer time! The beautiful palm trees and other tropical foliage will quickly make you forget your in the heart of Phenix. And if the nights get cool the hot tub is the place to be, enveloped by a 20 foot long water fall it won't disappoint!\n\nEvery last staff member here from the front desk to the cleaning crew uniformly goes beyond expectations and helps round off any rough edges you may have during your stay.", "business_id": "KQzpjBmnAMXPqipeWTKG0w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gF9xUZ__JVITsJOXj0yRGA", "review_id": "iUMYgRRXsXTGmVTbm-2u2Q", "text": "This place had a flood so they ran fans all night.  My sink had a dirty ring that was a different color than the rest of the counter around the entire sink.  My room was not very clean.  My view is of a power plant.  The white trash people around the pool kept cursing around children, and management refused to do anything about.  This place is a trash pit.", "business_id": "KQzpjBmnAMXPqipeWTKG0w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9GBECVlwN4ma0dfzwJSB-w", "review_id": "8kSlk_96aZQKJEa36scukw", "text": "This place is tired on every level. Staff is polite and friendly but thoroughly inefficient and clueless. There's a cute hotel around the corner, called Clarendon, just go there and enjoy life ;)\nBack to the 'Hilton Garden Inn': interiors are dated to say it polite, the 'bar tender' is more interested in watching some football games on the TV screen, the breakfast room staff on weekends just sits there doing nothing even when you're the only customer (note: the staff during the week is different, they're good). Check in is delayed way beyond 3PM, I've ordered a taxi to the airport on my check-out day: they did order one but managed not to tell me that it's actually here for 20 minutes!!!! And so on. Never again - NOT recommended. Ah, and well, they don't reply to emails either.", "business_id": "KQzpjBmnAMXPqipeWTKG0w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "B4JqOYmQHnffRn5JUVpCNQ", "review_id": "dCuIUI9jnMhkJlAkNuhlNA", "text": "We booked one night here. The staff was very nice. Had a problem with the AC/Heat. They sent up an engineer. Problem was not fixed. \n\nThey said they were remodeling but the floor they put in the bath was so bad. It looked cheap. And it was so dark in color that you wondered if it was clean. It is actually tile that looks like dark wood floors.  We thought is was cheap vinyl.  With the dark color you can't see if the floor is clean or not. \n\nThe main issue was the bed. I have back issues and told them when we checked in. We say at Hilton because you always have a good bed. Well I got ready to crawl in about 11 PM. The bed was awful. Lumps and hard. The linens were not Hilton quality. I ended up sleeping in the chair. I could have called but that late I did not want to move. Already in PJ's. Mentioned this when checking out. The guy there said \"you have to turn the black button to put air in the matress\". He showed me a sign and said I should have been told at check in....Well I was not...Did he offer me points or a discount...Nope...Guess I will write to corporate.... Would never stay there again. \n\nI did contact corporate.  They had someone from the hotel call.  They comped our room.  So disapointed that this was not addressed at check in. If I had not contacted corp nothing would have been done.", "business_id": "KQzpjBmnAMXPqipeWTKG0w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8pkUfVTNhoGYFO9aui7oCg", "review_id": "RR1GDB6501ytmiGE0yC1OA", "text": "Have stayed here before and very much like this hotel and its location.  Superb value.  They have done a lot of remodeling and still are working on a few of the final touches, when complete this is going to be a super nice property.  One thing that caught my attention and I think is really cool is the pool is 10 feet deep on the deep end.  When is the last time you saw something like that?  Most hotels pools are only like 4-5 deep due to fear of drowning liability.  I am a huge fan of deep pools and rare they are to find.  So for me that is another nice feature to this property.\n\nIt is in a quiet area of town and lots of neat things around to do.. just 3 miles from Camel Back Drive and tons to do on that road.. The surrounding beauty makes this property even nicer if you find flaws which every hotel will have.", "business_id": "KQzpjBmnAMXPqipeWTKG0w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "paO_3oqakFrFze_JUrS1zw", "review_id": "sA_J3EKK2_YIiRUuzP-nVw", "text": "Terrible terrible customer service! I travel a lot for work and never have stayed at a hotel where there were so many employees that are only interested in talking with each other. For example, I ate breakfast at the restaurant and had to get my own coffee and refills- no I did not have the Buffett!", "business_id": "KQzpjBmnAMXPqipeWTKG0w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZoiBl0VS-36RXokRTJPlSw", "review_id": "_Rbn-MG313TSeuQ4H3FM5g", "text": "Got here late and computers were down. Spent about 45 minutes getting checked in and we were all quite tired. Room was extremely nice, bed was comfortable, no complaints within their control. The screaming kid in the room next to me at 12am, well that is another story. All in all I would definitely stay here again.", "business_id": "KQzpjBmnAMXPqipeWTKG0w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JAeTwZWx5MUq2_h7fZLKIQ", "review_id": "IDEDDMtxV7hd7pFHNXBU5A", "text": "I gave Le Peep 4 stars because they have great smoothies!!  This is one of 2 breakfast places I frequent on the weekends.  They have been going through some tough times lately because of the light rail construction, so busy times are hit-or-miss.  Generally around brunch time on the weekends its not too bad, but every once in a while you will hit them at their busy time.  \n\nGenerally I get really good service at Le Peep.  Lately however it has been slow, bad, or not at all.  I used to see the owner there working every time I went in, but haven't seen her in several months, so I don't know if it was sold to someone else or what.  After I stopped seeing her there  is when I started seeing the servers come and go and the service get worse.\n\nI find the breakfast food pretty good, and like I said the smoothies are great.  I have not had anything for lunch there.  I can recommend the french toast or the mini veggie omelet which is awesome!  They have pretty good coffee and their prices are reasonable.  To top it all off, they give you punch cards good toward free meals.  \n\nLe Peep seems to be going through some tough times right now, but I'm sticking with them for my weekend breakfast and I recommend them to anyone in the Central Phoenix area looking for something better than your other choice.....IHOP.", "business_id": "yaTx8l9SrM0qR3Zcdnw5rw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "dfiwlIvU4YI_0wswAQvftQ", "text": "Um Hello!  there is a CHICKEN on the corner of the street \"advertising\" Le Peep-- this is Awesome.  Awesome, I tell ya.  The poor guy in the summer must hate his life but right now, it can't be bad.\n\ni really enjoy this place, the golf decor is odd, like it wants to have the golf theme but the budget ran out so they just stopped but whatever, a breakfast place shouldn't be rated by the decor.\n\nthe only reason I wouldn't give it 5 stars is b/c the staff seem maybe a bit off-- like it's everyone's bad day.... maybe it's too early to work?\n\nI like the food, it tastes like breakfast I would make at home without all the dishes and the mess.  Basic breakfast food, nothing out of this world, but homey and breakfasty-- is this a word?\n\nI want to try lunch here but never seem to make it.", "business_id": "yaTx8l9SrM0qR3Zcdnw5rw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0KXxuKxlspsO6CrDLgQJ-w", "review_id": "3h7ZqVOV2DIThRAbEAnEVg", "text": "I agree with Nadia, who wouldn't love Le Peep from just the chicken out front alone?! \n\nOh, and covered parking on weekends is a plus! It's just an elevator ride up to the restaurant. There's almost never a wait to sit down, and the food here is decent. Service is fantastic! I always remember my dad getting into lengthy conversations with the servers. You should at least try it once if you never have. You may just like it!", "business_id": "yaTx8l9SrM0qR3Zcdnw5rw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "0kHJml7PBImW3mADy6gZsA", "text": "This Le Peep is closed down.  Now it is a new place called the Light Rail Cafe that I believe is closed down too?  \n\nI miss the chicken on Central Ave.  :(", "business_id": "yaTx8l9SrM0qR3Zcdnw5rw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "ntigAwPhV2_mQ8PYfMu42A", "text": "I still miss the chicken on the road waving at everyone from Le Peep on Central.", "business_id": "yaTx8l9SrM0qR3Zcdnw5rw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iemswP_ZAZbpjlEJdGlQHQ", "review_id": "_1xM6lqTGjg2JA0T-hARpw", "text": "I used to like this doctor, but now I don't.  The PA who used to examine my moles on an annual basis left, and the new one seems overwhelmed.  After waiting for months for an appointment, I waited 55 minutes in the outer office to have a 5 minute examination. Wonder how much they charged my insurance for that?", "business_id": "1_ksgP_VSwFx0yBUAV3T4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_9vdIrQBlv6clAEC9xQr9w", "review_id": "st1MQj-iVvFcc2vztSO89Q", "text": "Thank you to the amazing staff at Phoenix Skin for taking such amazing care of my Dad. My Dad had questionable moles and was referred to Phoenix Skin by his Primary Physician. Dr. Laris and his staff were professional yet comforting. Dr. Laris took his time with the examination. He explained what he was doing every step of the way and then walked us through what the next steps would be. My father, who generally dislikes doctors was extremely impressed with Dr. Laris and all his staff. Cannot thank you enough!", "business_id": "1_ksgP_VSwFx0yBUAV3T4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9-Tfpqie1g91eP2jtkEGvQ", "review_id": "_cstph9N3LvW8ebizV97_A", "text": "If you want kind and caring staff, as well as an artistic and cutting edge approach to keeping your skin young and beautiful, this is the place!!", "business_id": "1_ksgP_VSwFx0yBUAV3T4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3x1MykIUtUJjIUk-pji2WQ", "review_id": "w2uy3rOwjLqHkwBLARdK9w", "text": "I have held out for awhile going to the dermatologist because of some bad experience's in the past. I found this place online and decided to take the risk. I ended up with Dr. Fermento and I couldn't have had a better experience. She listened to all of my questions/concerns and I felt very comfortable. The staff was very polite, and the waiting room is pretty comfy. I would definitely recommend this place!", "business_id": "1_ksgP_VSwFx0yBUAV3T4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4lkTIhTuMhLprQprGlTRlA", "review_id": "u_ZVNImnNiCzIewiQ-A8VQ", "text": "I'm a new patient at Phoenix Skin and I was impressed with the staff, appointment process and follow-up. Dr. Tania was awesome and she knew almost immediately during my check up what the cause and best treatment to resolve my problem would be. Although those six shots to the head hurt like a Mo Fo, the team made me feel comfortable and served up my healing with a smile, gentle touch and genuine concern. I was happy to find a solution and I started feeling better and noticing improvements within a few hours. Two days later, issue resolved. \n\nThanks Phoenix Skin!", "business_id": "1_ksgP_VSwFx0yBUAV3T4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9zuPDV5lge3dBTtYOHYvJQ", "review_id": "Sj_06QJs22drfBGZBFd6Pw", "text": "Thank you for your help, I recently lost my job and Dr lee did everything she could and helped me accomplish my goals without having to hound in the insurance company! It has been a week since my procedure and you would never known the improfections were there! Thank you soo much! THE results are SO greatt and truly appreciate your help!", "business_id": "1_ksgP_VSwFx0yBUAV3T4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u-M4jMYKXsj-l1BYdyNpRQ", "review_id": "ODhX0C3wpKTI0INM0k-TVg", "text": "Phoenix Skin is amazing!!! I came here for my acne problems (no I don't have extreme acne, but would like to get rid of some scarring and big pores). Since I'm not getting any cosmetic services like botox or restylane I only see a PA. My PA is Katherine Haworthe and she is amazing. She worked with me to find the right regimen for my sensitive face. I also religiously come every 5 weeks to get a chemical face peel to help minimize my acne scarring and huge pores. Haworthe takes the time to answer questions I have and is always on time when I come in. I recently got my moles checked and she did a great job recording and taking pictures of every mole I have to monitor it. The office staff is great and it is really easy to make an appointment in person or over the phone. Will be a customer here for years to come :)", "business_id": "1_ksgP_VSwFx0yBUAV3T4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lrCxGVUyXaKVfqNvon45fQ", "review_id": "XshuquWtR15kO0IQEo4itA", "text": "I can't say enough good things about Dr. Laris and his staff.   I use Dr. Laris mainly for cosmetic work .  He is so kind, thorough, knowledgeable and very cutting edge with all his techniques.  I have had CO2 laser, Ultherapy (amazing results) and recently filler.  I was very reluctant and nervous to have filler but he was conservative and skillful.  I am thrilled with the results.  Between the Ultherapy and filler I feel like 7 years have come off.  I highly, highly recommend Phoenix Skin.", "business_id": "1_ksgP_VSwFx0yBUAV3T4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oT6XHjvPHmQ0EdQpuOHrPQ", "review_id": "-teXV6H730i-N7C2ohPl8g", "text": "It's a pain to have their prescription refilled. One out of 10 calls to Elisa (Tana Frumento's refiller), goes to voicemail and she never gets back to you!", "business_id": "1_ksgP_VSwFx0yBUAV3T4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yTl-oOychdbWPxu4ZZoK9Q", "review_id": "d4oYldyMJP89eVCWoSzTAA", "text": "I have been to many different doctors in the past and no one compared to Dr. Laris. He was very patient, informative, and personable. He made me feel comfortable and gave me a lot of his time to answer all of my questions.", "business_id": "1_ksgP_VSwFx0yBUAV3T4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KS5Dj2JYSFsPvGhpoHKQCA", "review_id": "KArB4LwjEwDPXZKagARCrg", "text": "I have been to almost every dermatologist in the Phoenix metro area... I have had  great skin my whole life, and randomly at 25 I got a pretty moderate case of acne.  I had no idea what to do so I went to see dermatologist after dermatologist who all prescribed a  cocktail of Rx's antibiotics and creams... Dr. Laris did the same thing but not until after he listen to my issues, explained to me the face wash and moisturizers that I should be using... And I can not believe the difference.  I was over washing my face and using too many products drying out my skin causing more breakouts.  The extra 5 minutes he spent with me going over the basics made a world of difference in my skin.... The staff here is always great as well!!  I only get one face, so Thank You Dr. Laris for taking the time to listen!!", "business_id": "1_ksgP_VSwFx0yBUAV3T4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rbaZMpdTLVciiO0YkCokwA", "review_id": "kHhrG_zCEX6fMECPPCLB6w", "text": "This is one of the few locations with the brand new Pico Sure laser.\n\nHad my first treatment in Sacramento and was driving through Phoenix and for my second treatment here.\n\nIt was very very low cost since they introduced a new pricing based on size. Mine was slightly bigger than the smallest but I paid under $50 anyways. Which is why I gave it an extra star. But you get what you pay for =[\n\nAfter the blistering went away I saw 2 quarter inch long DEEP maybe 1/8 deep holes on two spots on the tattoo. On the black shading. It freaked me out but I forgot about since I thought it healed fine , (and it's on my back so I can't see it too well)\n\n - but now 6 weeks later I went to someone very experienced and he refused to treat me for another 4 weeks at least - apparently the technician wasn't experienced, or went too hard at the treatment, and those two spots are scarred. So once I remove the tattoo there will be a scar - not to mention I'm terrified to keep going with treatment on an existing scar. It's still rough 6 weeks later and not healed.\n\n don't go here for tattoo removal because their technician knows not what she does. :( :(", "business_id": "1_ksgP_VSwFx0yBUAV3T4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3qk6Tjrqj-2b-KxO34IyiA", "review_id": "9M8tImkEiEANZfUlITYpag", "text": "I've been going here for vitiligo treatments for the past couple of years. Everyone is great! Appointments are always on time. Top notch.", "business_id": "1_ksgP_VSwFx0yBUAV3T4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zU8tZqjC5YhkWebuREb0RQ", "review_id": "AdKhlib_E8aW51cDhKy-AA", "text": "I received thorough a consultation on the available options for my melasma.  I am so happy to have found a decent dermatologist office after a horrendous experience elsewhere .  I went from a wicked witch and her ugly henchman to a bit more pleasant office setting. Yay!  One thing that I was turned off by is when they do the chemical peel, they don't bother putting on sunscreen.  They just send you on your way?!!  The last visit the tech asked if I brought sunscreen and of course I did since they cant seem to do so.  I haven't experienced that anywhere else.  And find it unprofessional to peel of your skin and then send you on your way into the hot burning sun.", "business_id": "1_ksgP_VSwFx0yBUAV3T4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 30, "useful": 25, "cool": 24}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "AtfyroR60F8ZGqEazImzEA", "text": "All this place needs is a few tables, a tequila bar and free gas and I'd move right in. The red chile burrito? Squeeze me? Heaven wrapped in a flour tortillas mis amigos. Rickie says it's the closest he's found to San Antonio style burritos. And. Well. If I can bring home a burrito that satisfies my man and reminds him of home....well, let's just say O Freakin Lay Baby! And by lay, I mean, well, tu sabes loco, tu sabes!!! \n\nSo...\n\nBurritos from Chevron + Thomas + Rickie = noise complaints from our neighbors. \n\nAdios, bye bye y hasta la pasta!", "business_id": "INAZN7Ymyzmm7PTpB7kHeA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0N0ngSQ8Njxfuvdxm1RpFA", "review_id": "RxXZqV1QUJ4H_6-cGjzNAQ", "text": "I shall write this review mainly for the manager of this station. Now I feel like a complete asshole because I can't for the life of me remember his name. Shorter, middle aged, ultra friendly gentleman with glasses and pulled back long hair. He knew everything I usually purchased, always asked how my day was and was extremely helpful! He even would carry heavy items out to my car for me without my asking (Ice, giant boxes of beer...ya know...) \n\nThis station is on a busy corner. Has some homeless people around generally (never had a problem, though- they seemed to keep to themselves). Gas on par price-wise with other stations. Large selection indoors. \n\nThe Mexican food restaurant in here is awesome, too. It's so random. Their burritos and nachos are really tasty! It shocked the hell out of me, as I wasn't expecting much. I wish they stayed open later. Closes after lunch, so don't get too excited when you come in craving this and they are closed by the time you get off work. Boo. \n\nKudos galore for service, Chevron! Thanks for always being so friendly.", "business_id": "INAZN7Ymyzmm7PTpB7kHeA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "F6QsMoJdvtohlbnST-fDyQ", "review_id": "4CXdGIrZP8pAWZX7V3_4SQ", "text": "THIS REVIEW IS FOR THE GAS STATION.  It is a great location right on the corner on Indian School and 3rd street. Which is great because, it is easy to get in and out of. It is a large Gas Station so you never have to wait long.\nGas is usually a lower price at this location than some of the other Chevron Stations.Yes, they do sell food and drinks here.\nBut, i do not know why anyone would want to buy food and sit in the Gas Station to eat.  Well, something for everyone i guess. \nThe Gas Station is good, so i like it and my daughter gets her gas here as well.\n   Why only 4 stars??? Because, sometimes the printer does not work at the pumps and you have to go in to get your receipt.", "business_id": "INAZN7Ymyzmm7PTpB7kHeA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "tT6NBYHJdc0wMCPCxWz6Hw", "text": "This review is for the gas station. I went the other day and not only was the screen old and I could barely see it, but there was no auto shut off on the pump resulting in my gas overflowing all over my car. Really? That is ridiculous. Plus this station is always more expensive than other nearby stations. I don't typically review gas stations....but this one stood out in that it was so not good.", "business_id": "INAZN7Ymyzmm7PTpB7kHeA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s02moeutwA2Q_6Mt1_J8eA", "review_id": "DJzd_rklwggFs70x3G4VAw", "text": "I feel bad because I'm NOT reviewing the gas station itself (pretty typical in my book, except the manager is really nice), but the Mexican restaurant inside is fantastic!!!  And ridiculously inexpensive.  When I first heard my coworkers were going there for lunch, I thought \"Eww, no thanks.\"  Then they kept going and talking about how good the food was.  Finally, one of them gave me a carne asada taco.  I was hesitant, but hungry.  Damn, was it good!  Now I go there all the time and obsess all morning when I know I'm going there for lunch.  Sometimes it even starts the night before. Looks like some reviewers have  enjoyed the burritos but I've never branched out.  I cannot get enough of their carne asada tacos.  No mystery meat or gristle, just great steak, cheese, fresh jalape\u00f1o, pico de gallo, guac, sour cream, and red or green salsa on a fresh grilled corn tortilla. The women behind the counter are really sweet too.  This place is a gem.  My only complaint is that they don't do dinner.  If you don't want to sit in a gas station to eat (kinda does suck), get it to go! Love the food.  That said, skip the bubble tea.  They just introduced it and the tapioca balls, at least in mine, were gross.", "business_id": "INAZN7Ymyzmm7PTpB7kHeA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "DJIwm4UCnM-SOxXbARjPsQ", "review_id": "4YSQvTgbGy5DraaXM4DGRQ", "text": "You may think this is a cop out... writing a review of Starbucks. It's like writing a review of water. (\"It's wet, delicious and necessary to my survival!\") \n\nMy aim is simple here though. This particular Starbucks location is an excellent place for people watching. Try hanging out there between the hours of 11am and 1pm on a Friday afternoon and tell me you aren't entertained by some of the patrons who go in and out of the doors. While attending school, I was taking a screenwriting class and given the arduous task of writing descriptions of about 35 random people. Where did I go to write every single one of them? Park Central Starbucks. \n\nThe crew here is also super friendly every time I come in and they do their best to remember my name. It doesn't help that I tell them a different name every time. OK that's not true, but what a fun social experiment that would make.\n\nThe coffee... been there, done that and there's not much else I can say about it, but for the sport of people-watching, this a great place to hang out in the corner and just take it all in.", "business_id": "dSQh1Hx2BiSrYog4ad740A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "E5QyEU6FCQwnTys0S73zNw", "review_id": "eazMVbmGEL7_9gZRJiZR9g", "text": "quite possible the only starbucks in arizona that could be referred to as the gay starbucks and people would know what your talking about, (kinda like gay denny's), i wouldn't even relate that fame to the constant cast of characters outside \"people watching\" but for awhile, 90% of the employees were gay.\n\nthis starbucks is a great place to sit outside and chill and chat up the regulars. i miss alot of the former employees of this starbucks, they were all really cool people. some of them just randomly disappeared, whatever happened to that skinny guy who kinda looked like the devil, and that Blondie? what would you need to do to get fired?? being too cool for everyone? oh well. \n\ni have been comped so many drinks here its no wonder the last two managers were fired. lol. but that's part of the things that made me love this bux. cool employees who knew how to make you come back. (maybe I'll get a free drink today....no? well maybe next time)\n\nchain coffee shops are considered the antichrist to a lot of coffee shop superheros but lets face it. the coffee isn't so great..neither is the food, but it's the status symbol to have that green straw in your cup.", "business_id": "dSQh1Hx2BiSrYog4ad740A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "4lkTIhTuMhLprQprGlTRlA", "review_id": "pdlna7usg8oKkn4cRBbwvA", "text": "This Starbucks has been remodeled and now looks like a hospital cafeteria. Gone are the plush velvety sofas and over-sized chairs which I loved to sit on while flipping through a good mag or chatting it up with a pal. No more warm and fuzzy feeling Starbucks. I hate this new look and will not be back EVER! BTW - The place was empty at 10am on a Saturday. Hmmm?", "business_id": "dSQh1Hx2BiSrYog4ad740A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GyFmGA5UQZ4pXdx1lUH86g", "review_id": "RLWogTn8Xlri2vU9-nGX4w", "text": "this is the best starbucks i've visited in phoenix:\n\n my drink is ready quickly, even when it is crazy busy. every employee seems to be kind, efficient and intelligent. when a snafu occurs, they quickly recover with sincerity. i've sat inside only once, and it was too intense for me on a weekday morning. outside feels peaceful. the level of intensity i measure is based directly on where i am sitting so the offering of a tree to sit under and grass to sit on makes me a lucky girl! this is a friendly starbucks. i like it.", "business_id": "dSQh1Hx2BiSrYog4ad740A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "ZmIgP4U4Ht9CYmNX0_zP6w", "review_id": "7ozpbLGsgDRNh8x8HaLfVw", "text": "It was a rainy Saturday, yes, that's right, it was raining and hot and muggy!  UGH!  But when it rains I just want to go sit in a coffee shop and people watch or just relax a little.  And I don't have a coffee pot at home right now.  Yes, I know, it's somewhat sacriligious for someone such as myself who is a caffine addict.  Sad, but true.  I just needed my fix and it's that time of year people.....the Pumpkin Spice Latte is BACK!!!  HOORAY!!!  It is my all time favorite!!\n\nThis is the closest Starbucks to where I live.  Just a few blocks away.  When my friend took me here the first time she told me it was the \"gay\" Starbucks.  Yup, I think that is safe to say.  I'm straight but if I were gay, dang, I'd probably be here more often.  I like this location though.  It never seems to be super busy and there is always a place to sit weather it's inside or out.  It's clean and the staff are friendly.  It also helped that I was cleaning out my wallet and found a Starbucks gift card.  Score!  \n\nThere is not much else located near this Starbucks.  The Good Egg, which looks like somewhere I might try, and Jamba Juice but sadly, it looks like just about everything else has closed up in this little strip mall.  Too bad because it must have been a hoppin place a few years back.  \n\nI may have to go back soon......like, today, maybe....I'm getting another craving for my fave PSL!!!  YUM!!  And now they have a PSL Frap!  I have not tried it yet but I will.  Sounds like pumpkin pie through a straw!  Yum-O!", "business_id": "dSQh1Hx2BiSrYog4ad740A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mLLfJtVhVf84jlpOJjfU3Q", "review_id": "SEc2yYSVhY5KVkbJdcur7w", "text": "I am waiting in this Starbucks for my friend to finish a conference call so we can go have some shopping time and relax later by the pool. Yes, I am on vacation and I have my work laptop and I really may never be really really on vacation because there is always something to finish, just one more thing, and if I go and do it I won't have to do it later. Enough about me. \n\nThis Starbucks is near the downtown and near the metro rail line. There are about 30 seats inside and 30 outside, which now is great because it si about 70 degrees outside. I imagine from May to November the outside seats are insufferably hot. I got adequate service here, the coffee is the coffee. \n\nI can feel shane m.'s pain because I was a Starbucks supervisor back in the day too. This place passes at this moment, but you can catch the wrong partner at the wrong time and Boom! One star. \n\nI will come back here if I am ever nearby when I need a SBUX fix.", "business_id": "dSQh1Hx2BiSrYog4ad740A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "Vy38our6R88LrW1UqnqwAA", "text": "This is my favorite starbucks. The employees here are friendly and they are pretty quick considering it is *never* not busy. I went today and sat on the patio and had a yogurt parfait and a cup of coffee. It was very enjoyable.", "business_id": "dSQh1Hx2BiSrYog4ad740A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iRkcNK2xXd5xTlzBRZeG-Q", "review_id": "AqjffPqLi04L2RPHXj0_dg", "text": "Excellent customer service, friendly environment. Got to love a place that remembers you by name. I've been coming to this Starbucks for about 3 years now.", "business_id": "dSQh1Hx2BiSrYog4ad740A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nbofxFWHORebBHh10OgYLA", "review_id": "cYXgoC_bBK8rzUpOrHd8UA", "text": "Yeah, yeah it's Starbucks. Everyone knows it tastes like burning, yet we always go back for more. Typically I'd not even write a review for such a giant chain, but this location does have a unique vibe that sets it apart from the rest. The staff is psychotically cheerful, and ZIPPY ZOOMY FAST. They can work through a line of 10 people with speed and composure that could humble Speedy Gonzalez! Also, the vast patio is dreamy, and is always buzzing with eye candy. Score. The big downfall, however is the iced coffee. Weak. Like.. 85 year old woman who reuses her Sanka grounds kinda weak.. I've had this problem at other locations, but certainly not at all. Buh. Ambience, and experience, however, are how this transformed from a 2 star review to a 3 star review...", "business_id": "dSQh1Hx2BiSrYog4ad740A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1GL8b9uNkrk3Udq5gSIIFA", "review_id": "We3kqwRtKmrOyDCIWRwmog", "text": "Starbucks is Starbucks wherever you go, so this review is based on the location/atmosphere.  I love all the outdoor seating here - there are tons of tables, comfy chairs, umbrellas, plants, etc.  Every time I have been to this location there are always tons of people filling these areas.  It's a good place to meet up with a friend and spend some time.  (Provided we're still in the cool season).  Enjoy!", "business_id": "dSQh1Hx2BiSrYog4ad740A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BpixBbjot5Wl8brVj5hT-Q", "review_id": "11K6wHdf4ZcD0FXhvwkeTQ", "text": "So when I started yelping I pretty much told myself I would never write a review for a chain because let's be honest - they all seem to be the same. The only exceptions would be a terrible experience or a really great experience. Luckily this Starbucks is a latter.\n\nThis Starbucks is in a great location, has a phenomenal outdoor seating area (some under a roof, other parts out in the open), and the staff is SPECTACULAR! Unlike many of the other starbucks in the area where I find myself waiting a whole lot - this starbucks gets you through the line quick drink in hand! They've always been super friendly and interact with you more than just \"what can I get started for you today.\" Such a great experience every time I've been there!\n\nI am by no means a regular at the moment since I don't get into the area very often but the fact that some of the employees are already starting to remember my drink is pretty darn impressive!!\n\nRandom comment: As a Starbucks Gold card holder (with name printed on the card) isn't it weird that they ask for my name as they're holding the card in their hand? Seems kind of repetitive to me personally. (Doesn't effect my review just wanted to throw it out there into the universe)", "business_id": "dSQh1Hx2BiSrYog4ad740A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XOST6fNtPAUg_0JJo5ai6w", "review_id": "u6cWTxCfe3HClNp6dWtb-Q", "text": "they not only remember my name, my fave drinks, exactly the way i love 'em and also my lil tricks for it, like my 2 straws.... they r have been the best so far.... wish was not a big o' corporate business so it could feel more cosy", "business_id": "dSQh1Hx2BiSrYog4ad740A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GN20gCrMHjXH7zdZ3AaAcA", "review_id": "kIz1EZj1as1voi0BevMP7g", "text": "Drinks are consistent (as are most chains)\nGood atmosphere to work, lots of tables with plenty of outlets for laptops if needed\ngreat outdoor area to relax & drink coffee\nBaristas are friendly", "business_id": "dSQh1Hx2BiSrYog4ad740A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gglJZNw14VYIh2qytMy2lQ", "review_id": "P6nvt3Lfzu-eaWA8ZKP5Ew", "text": "Baristas are extremely friendly, great work atmosphere. I'm a big fan.", "business_id": "dSQh1Hx2BiSrYog4ad740A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aTi0NVrcPJWbN6jAsJVcAw", "review_id": "iNd5O0ousCkv_9ZG3tvzbg", "text": "After only a week here, this is the best Starbucks I've been to yet. The employees are very nice, and they KNOW how to make a Salted Caramel Mocha. This location is on Central between Catalina and Osborn. It's convenient to the light rail. There is some inside seating, though more is available outside.  On the days when I go into the office, I've learned to stop here for my SCM instead of hitting the Starbucks downtown near the office.", "business_id": "dSQh1Hx2BiSrYog4ad740A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y4VhO1QSMcYDcAc6J6NnwA", "review_id": "cslXpUqZCncxT47CnIrBZA", "text": "Not 5 star legendary service. Not one 100% customer service award awarded here. \n\nI used to work at starbucks as a batista. I know the standards. The same standards I hold every customer service establishment. Which is just that. Customer service. \n\nThe cleanliness was sub-par. Wasn't greeted at the door. Maybe because these  7.50/hr baristas simply didn't mind eating their tip. Maybe they just forgot because of the \"rush\". . . No. There was one person in line. Two including me. Anywhore. The lady was nice. Took my order, and said \"next\". . . Ok whatever. I sit down, the chair looked dingy. Or maybe because people in phoenix dont like light. It was so dark. The patrons seemed all gay, must have been recovering from their midnight debauchery. Not a happy person in site. Is my drink ready yet? Ahhhhhhh nope. What the heck? There's hardly anyone here, what is taking so long? So instead of waiting impatiently, I caught up on my readers digest. Then remembered I had to knit my neice a scarf, so knit knit, pearl. Knit knit pearl... Ohhhh! My drink is finished! Yay! The barista was hot. But slow. Just my kind of man!\n\nThe coffee was good. So I guess perfection takes time. I mean look at the 16th chapel. Rome wasnt built in a day. But a espresso machine doesn't take ten minutes to extract a shot.\n\nNot 5star legendary service. 100% not satisfied.", "business_id": "dSQh1Hx2BiSrYog4ad740A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x1Av7r4bat4u3eUnTUkNvQ", "review_id": "P98ptMvfSGLQIyaXA3EDoA", "text": "Who writes a review for a chain? A person who's gone to the same store for four years, that's who! Take a hip coffee place, throw a bunch of Starbucks logos everywhere, and you have this amazingly friendly coffee house. I was anti-Starbucks but now I won't go anywhere else. The staff is friendly, fast, smart, and they don't change every month. \n\nThe outside sitting area is really nice and cozy. They have tons of seating and misters/shade for the hot summers.", "business_id": "dSQh1Hx2BiSrYog4ad740A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_4lqpCYCqOQzbB6xQGGhrQ", "review_id": "CjP2JPvaqR6akz8CGPrcHA", "text": "This is where all the hipsters and downtown people go after work.  It's pretty packed, but a nice place.  Staff is very cool and you get your drinks out in a reasonable time.  I love the outside seating. There is plenty of it.", "business_id": "dSQh1Hx2BiSrYog4ad740A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "w4dgIzMwwZvKsHaC47Ox3A", "review_id": "fkhGVNqe93YFwxOZ0HBDng", "text": "I Love this Place!!! Alway running into friends when on my breaks or lunches here is nice. And My Lovely Baristas have My Grande Quad Shot Americano with Caramel Drizzle down packed!\n\nPeople always ask me why I selected a Brand name when it came to my morning JOE. Well, just like the bars I frequent, I like regular(s)\n\nHave an Amazing Day!", "business_id": "dSQh1Hx2BiSrYog4ad740A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vaicv3ika_UAjcthi2EBeA", "review_id": "6ILatjv-xjypD6tV4wOzqA", "text": "This is Starbucks. I love everything about it. It doesn't have the local mom and pop feel, but I knew that it wouldn't before I walked in the doors. Its not mom and pop. Its corporate. I never have to repeat my drink to the \"baristas\"\n\"Four shots over whipped cream\" \nThey just grab a cup and start brewin. At most local places, they always look at me with a puzzled look, ask me to repeat it, or suggest something completely different. \n\nFriendly staff. Quick WiFi. Awesome vibe. FAST", "business_id": "dSQh1Hx2BiSrYog4ad740A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r9BKNtKeLN4hkUCqMf4N9A", "review_id": "t-NqCfpLQeloH2QVEoZTxQ", "text": "To preface, I LOVE Starbucks and have visited locations in many cities around the world. While the brand changes slightly to accommodate the local clientele and culture, one thing that stays fairly consistent is the Starbucks customer service model of making your drink the right way in a timely manner and doing with exceptional customer service. \n\nThis Starbucks location is not the best when it comes to delivering an amazing experience to the customer.\n\nThe baristas are abrasive and the service is not speedy. I tend to order brewed coffee with a side of ice water and something to eat (usually a bagel or lemon pound cake). The brewed coffee is fairly quick but I was amazed at how long it took to throw a bagel into the toaster and return it! After standing and tracking my bagel on the next visit, I noticed that it was sitting in this food line after leaving the toaster getting cold. Has anyone thought about designating a batista to be assigned to simply hand food to the already paid and waiting customer? I don't have to work as a batista to understand that there's a problem with this supply chain.\n  \nI've visited this location several times prior to writing this review with an attempt to see \"another perspective\" but my perception remains the same.", "business_id": "dSQh1Hx2BiSrYog4ad740A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_p9EnnLQg6KDlIRU2fYEJA", "review_id": "2wqrKvU9Ub20pOVl2MchXQ", "text": "THIS STARBUCK'S IS AWESOME! Amazing Cstr Service! ALWAYS Super friendly, always smiling with a positive attitude! HIGHLY recommend this location in particular, as well as this location being known as the Gay Starbuck's.  :)", "business_id": "dSQh1Hx2BiSrYog4ad740A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vg8QL0zzifZDDr5dZLIRPw", "review_id": "Ch3Bsr6WxDmrwkso5vgEgQ", "text": "In prehistoric times we would gather and here in Phoenix the Park Central Starbucks just happened to plop itself smack dab next door to a nice little grassy knoll with warm sun, cool shade and conversation in between. This modern day gathering place is quite diverse and a great place to chit chat with different cultures and persuasions when trying to kill some time.", "business_id": "dSQh1Hx2BiSrYog4ad740A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oWf1quxraGnHrLPfmurDFw", "review_id": "Vh0ku474xx8-F4tRvr3eGQ", "text": "Must have been an off day last time. These partners are phenomenal!", "business_id": "dSQh1Hx2BiSrYog4ad740A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "lhvFynuv5pyc4XdFNebqGg", "review_id": "jucupc0GDso28bouhl4cOQ", "text": "This is a wonderful church in central Phoenix.  Pastor Dan Yeary is so kind and caring and has a story telling type of preaching so it's easy to understand.  It is Biblically based.  Even though, it's a large church there is something for everyone and every age.  There are so many small group Bible studies available.  People are friendly and they even have greeters in purple vests in the parking lot to assist you.  Sunday Bible studies are at 9 am and church begins at 10:30 in the main sanctuary.  All are welcome!", "business_id": "A0EZxGt3hm4mo2bTjCzJ7g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rlcJkEoYzuiS7iF5XfXCMA", "review_id": "K_-E64W2AFumsvzDGF8hBg", "text": "Crash. Sunday nights at 6pm in the Chapel. Scott Savage and Dr., Maxie Burch trade off teaching on real life, practical, applicable ways that we Love, Think and Serve like Christ. Lots of small groups, Bible Studies, and other ways to get involved. Great workout facility in the Family Life Center that only costs $30/month with no contracts. Overall, just a fantastic community of people!", "business_id": "A0EZxGt3hm4mo2bTjCzJ7g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 8, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "vsXP832M0kOxKpfduD7dWw", "review_id": "NdC-C2KEnbPjNJq9glcL9g", "text": "Not religious? No problem! We're talking roller skating, weightlifting and weight loss.\n\nYou see, all this Yelping has helped me pack on the pounds to the point where I decided to rejoin Weight Watchers (I'm a 2-time, lifetime member, going for try number 3, sadly. More than halfway to my weigh loss goal this go-around, though!). There's a Monday night Weight Watchers meeting in the Family Life Center, which is basically a recreation center. As a result of attending the meetings, I've come to find out about all the amenities, open even to non-church members, that go on here at a really reasonable rate!\n\nWe're talking a roller skating rink (I think it's $3 including skate rental AND you can have birthday skating parties here), group fitness, free weights, a nautilus/cardiovascular room, handball/racquetball courts, a basketball gymnasium, fit express circuit, a games area and more! They even have locker rooms.\n\nThey're open Monday - Friday from 5:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. and on Saturdays from 5:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. If you're not a church member it's $30/month for individual memberships but the real deal is in the family memberships! A family of 3 or more just pays $50 month. Although there's no Family Life Center membership required to attend Weight Watcher meetings.\n\n5 stars for building community and promoting healthy spirits AND bodies!!", "business_id": "A0EZxGt3hm4mo2bTjCzJ7g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2u890FSYN-wLtKv5jJVrzA", "review_id": "C8QJhD0PKwWk9kLwOROK4g", "text": "Been here before to skate and its very nice, friendly, and not crowded by any means :)", "business_id": "A0EZxGt3hm4mo2bTjCzJ7g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "uBp2Jmip2qXQ0iWHUDY9sQ", "review_id": "aTDZ61NqDyqm2RoQ36ABtg", "text": "I've never actually attended a church service here, but this is not only a church but a health club, community center, soccer fields, the staging area for many parades, and even a roller skating rink. My kids basketball teams played and practiced here this past season so I was here almost weekly for practice and games. \n\nWe also have watched several parades leave from the parking lot including the APS Festival of Lights Parade and the Fiesta Bowl Parade. \n\nEveryone who works at the church seems very nice and there is plenty of parking. Plus, if you're going to run on the Bridle Path along Central Avenue, the church is a great place to park. \n\nAll in all, North Phoenix Baptist Church is a great resource to have in the North Central community.", "business_id": "A0EZxGt3hm4mo2bTjCzJ7g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 8, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "25j8Nr0qQVlLhv2BywxL7g", "review_id": "uKJ8j4j8rZNArWglJRig2A", "text": "PROS: \n\nNewer style complex. \nSecurity alarm in every unit. \nFull size washer and dryer in unit.\nGated garage.\nCrown molding.\nAttractive floor-plans.\n\nCONS:\n\nGARBAGE - Dumpster overflowing into the garage with trash. Garbage all over the garage and side walks. I've seen a full size, half eaten bag of popcorn thrown on the ground with popcorn spilled everywhere.  Recently had a Wal-Mart bag with shit in it near my front door. I promptly kicked it to the floor below. I mean, how does this happen? These are not small garbage items. A bag of microwave popcorn? Are you kidding me? I actually think it's kinda funny now. I look forward to seeing what absurd garbage item I will find next. Just this morning I found cotton swab type strands near my car. At first I thought it was a tampon but it wasn't. I have no idea what it was. Classic. \n\nConclusion? Trashy people leaving trash in a somewhat attractively newer complex.", "business_id": "leFRt1SBYL4ZHalLLTlbsQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XtVcnG0jckBt44JXfIc1gw", "review_id": "N99cbBQEiPOtLJhNAftLQA", "text": "I'll start  with the good--the actual unit themselves are very nice, especially compared to most of the complexes near the downtown area, and the prices were fair (I signed a lease in the summer of 2011 so I'm not sure what current rates are). We have the large 2 bedroom and it doesn't feel cramped like most apartments. The location is close to a light rail stop (Central & Indian School) and across the street from Steele Indian Park which holds a lot of great local events & even has a dog park. Great pools and the gym is ok. \n\nNow with the bad. The management here is completely unhelpful. They actually changed management a few months ago but from what I have experienced they are no more helpful than the last. \n\nThe previous management never did an actual walk-through with us, just had us fill out the form and drop it off. They never gave us the key to our patio storage and we still do not have it (we tried 2-3 times to inquire and just gave up after that). They would take weeks to complete maintenance orders (simple or complicated), obviously a sign of bad management. It even took them months to get us copies of the gate keys.\n\nRight as they switched over management there was for some reason a large pool of white paint in one of the parking garage spots. My toddler almost slipped in it, getting paint all over herself and I. I spoke to someone now under the new management and they said they would look into it. Who knows if they did. \n\nIt seems they've tried to employ \"fun\" things with iliveheretoo.com and a meet & greet with management staff. I feel as though they should have improved their basic customer service and maintenance before even thinking about those things. They sent out a letter for Fourth of July stating that they would be providing security for our parking garage and to ensure no reserved spots would be taken by event attendees. The park holds a large fireworks event, so there is a lot of traffic. Well as we pull in we see the hired security and think \"Awesome!\" but we pull in to our space and there is someone in it! So I don't know what kind of process the management relayed to this hired security but it was obviously not thought through. The security let us know that they could tow, but we would need the tow card--which they ALSO NEVER GAVE US. They also promised the top floor of the garage would be reserved and blocked off for residents to bring chairs and watch the show. They didn't come through on that either. There were tons of cars parked and even more that were still trying to drive through the loads of pedestrians (including children) making it very dangerous. \n\nThey scheduled the apartment above me to be turned over on an early Saturday morning with the banging and noise continuing well on into the afternoon. After calling in and asking why they would do this on a weekend the explanation was \"well if they don't do it today the people can't move in.\" Which to my reaction is great, what about the people who pay and already live here?! You mean to tell me they couldn't schedule themselves correctly and move it 2 days to a Monday? Another mis-management of their maintenance scheduling. \n\nOther issues include overflowing garbage that's right inside the garage,  pigeon/cat/dog waste, big security gate breaks often (defeating the 'security') part. When it rains you can just smell all the dog and cat pee. I love animals--but they should really work on controlling this issue. They could probably benefit from working with a shelter or a trap-neuter-return organization for all the stray cats. They could also pay more attention to which residents are not cleaning up after their pets. There are several areas in the complex and in the garage as well that are caked with pigeon feces. \n\nI know this is long and I probably sounds like a grump, but just don't want anyone to be sold alone on the units aesthetics like I was. I think \"The Station\" just down the street might be owned by the same company? I've been there and its SO much cleaner and nice--but I think that's because they cater to a higher price point, sadly.\n\nAlso--I had ignored the bad reviews I found online of this place, big mistake.", "business_id": "leFRt1SBYL4ZHalLLTlbsQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DRN_PWlmU9-8ohTknnRdfA", "review_id": "REhFSemDreb_AJ34ih4akA", "text": "Idk what ppl are tripping , I like my place , they have been nothing but helpfull to me... I work nights and its quiet.. Besides for the garners one day of the week :)... I can deal with it ^^ overall good place to live", "business_id": "leFRt1SBYL4ZHalLLTlbsQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5pnY4uMN_vZf1gCt-6XIgQ", "review_id": "ABiRhzTx94NGmaEOh4JTyA", "text": "Just found hair in the pizza. Eww! Never again from this location will I order food, blah!", "business_id": "kUGgkYxXxHDhD6mtpQdUNQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gptBF293Uraf22YHeN6WqA", "review_id": "9Oy5wONFS0fuXeyM6nHulA", "text": "Ordering online was easy and service was fast and friendly when I arrived for pickup.  Everything I expect from Domino's.  Thanks pizza heroes!", "business_id": "kUGgkYxXxHDhD6mtpQdUNQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gptBF293Uraf22YHeN6WqA", "review_id": "NS3DvvOpc-rljAalLKdIXA", "text": "Ordered another great deal from this location while studying for summer school exams last week.  Again another treat!  The staff is always very friendly here, my order is always right, and the pizza is always a good value.  Thank you for the continuing excellent customer service.", "business_id": "kUGgkYxXxHDhD6mtpQdUNQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lgO7rWQPJHc7R9UcLtQhGw", "review_id": "vbNhj2wPx1Ml_caV-bc4AA", "text": "Domino's Pizza years ago was the butt joke of the century; nobody liked Domino's. The drivers were being pulled over for speeding due to them trying to uphold a 30 minute delivery promise and the drivers were many times involved in accidents and driving drunk. The pizzas were nasty tasting, flat and barely covered with toppings. But now, today, Domino's is off the chain! There was a time that I wouldn't even order a Domino's pizza, however today it is the only pizza that I will order. Please keep up the good work! I am a customer for life. Bring back the sweet cinnamon bread sticks with vanilla frosting as the topping.", "business_id": "kUGgkYxXxHDhD6mtpQdUNQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tAgbvybmutT4D2t5wZL3ew", "review_id": "Ps-f8XgIMVxzlE_HG76H8w", "text": "My friend and I pulled into the shopping complex and decided to grab an iced tea at snoh, and then pickup a pizza at dominos. \n\nWe parked in front of dominos (customer parking) but as we walked by our car, 2 employees started yelling and screaming at us. They were telling us not to park in front of the dominos because we weren't \"customers\". \n\nI told the female employee that we were going to grab a pizza to go, and she continued to yell at me like a psycho! \n\nThis was completely uncalled for.  A company should not have employees that scream at customers. I will never go back to this location.", "business_id": "kUGgkYxXxHDhD6mtpQdUNQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jzOXS7tNPZM60-QWv-0R4w", "review_id": "N2Q05KcomXu2LzMgYej01Q", "text": "M Catering recently serviced a high-profile members-only museum opening at the Heard Museum, and did a wonderful job from what I could see as an attendee. They served some great customized tamales with goat cheese, another appetized with rice and duck that was quite nice, and a flan that was the talk of several tables of guests. If I was going to throw an event in Phoenix (Unlikely since I live in NM), I'd check this outfiy out.", "business_id": "5y6NVPJIug3LYmKp_at_yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vhxFLqRok6r-D_aQz0s-JQ", "review_id": "sW3SXpcaywGs9d2xVlFUPw", "text": "Great service, and great food.  Passed snacks included an artichoke cake served cold with an olive tapenade.  My favorite was a shaved beef with mascapone dressed in truffle oil.  The main courses included a cesar salad served in individual cups.  Sliders were delicious with my favorite being chicken with roasted pineapple.  They had a wonderful shrimp pasta dish that was gobbled up by people.  Desserts were cupcakes in four different flavors, red velvet with real cream cheese frosting, a chocolate decadent cupcake, luscious lemon and finally a vanilla buttercream.  I will definately recommend them for our next catering event in house.", "business_id": "5y6NVPJIug3LYmKp_at_yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vp1LUMkedWATnFeVFteASg", "review_id": "K8Owwa9dx302SDv_q5B0UQ", "text": "All I have had from here are their cupcakes.  Can we say heaven in my mouth? \n\nVendors visit my work and they like to feed us, I have had Main Course cupcakes twice now and they were superbly delicious.  All of my coworkers agree.  I have tried the red velvet, lemon, and boston cream (coworker and I shared so we could try more than one) and they were all noteworthy. My fav is the lemon. \n\nI am interested to know what their other food is like, as I'm sure it is delish as well.", "business_id": "5y6NVPJIug3LYmKp_at_yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KK_2vxqNug1wQhVo22soQw", "review_id": "AjQIvqsguSRyK1b57Cvmeg", "text": "Local business caters to corporate cafeterias; unfortunately training is lacking and food prep is eek! Food has improper storage and easy attraction for varmints. Repetitive menus focus on carbs and starch, not flavor.  A soggy precooked breakfast burrito is hard to swallow in our awesome foodie city. \n\nDisappointing Turnover with grill chefs. There does not appear to be loyal followers here...", "business_id": "5y6NVPJIug3LYmKp_at_yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kGgAARL2UmvCcTRfiscjug", "review_id": "m8XGBaPnTJbhPefljslX-A", "text": "Over the past few years I've attended dozens of special events, sporting events, and private functions.  Many of those were catered by M Catering.  Here are a few things I can say about my experiences with them:\n\n+ The food is always high quality and delicious!\n\n+ The servers and food handlers are very professional.  They do their job and don't get distracted by the event their working.\n\nThere's a reason why major events like the Waste Management Open and Barrett Jackson partner with a  company like M Catering.  I can't wait for the next event they cater!\n\nReturn Factor - 100%", "business_id": "5y6NVPJIug3LYmKp_at_yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2LCrT_BOJvGV4xi_lmoRcA", "review_id": "xUF8ixD5cicqbPZZjP0gYA", "text": "I mostly go here for convenience.  Or I did, until I had a pedicure with Van.  He gave me an incredible long leg massage and his pedicure looked good until my nails grew out of it...no chipping at all, and during sandal season.  However, it has your typical strip mall ambience: nothing special.  AND, I took a couple of friends there one Sunday after brunch, and one of them had a very negative experience.  The tech didn't want to honor her request and seemingly talked smack about her in Vietnamese.  She started my friend's pedicure after the rest of our group, but finished first.  My friend was very unhappy.  I tend to make appointments with Van.  Also, they don't put tips on cards, so you need to bring cash for your tip.", "business_id": "f9WABGuw1OBfO_lw5HFiJw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F21azNBoXB8c6zorMz0jaw", "review_id": "zhIujdpRHlKswNhtmrJS-w", "text": "I have been going to this place for about 8 years. I always make an appointment with Van. He is very detailed and methodical about doing nails. His pedicure is the best I have ever had, bar none. I have gone in with a migraine and after a pedicure, have left without one.\n\nThe general ambience of the place could be updated but they are very busy and the people keep coming. The price is very reasonable.", "business_id": "f9WABGuw1OBfO_lw5HFiJw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Vibtr-_DiDbwZqaxKK8SYw", "review_id": "k242n2KXdkWVKnCF5iERaA", "text": "I love this place! Sally is the best!", "business_id": "f9WABGuw1OBfO_lw5HFiJw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JlCjjf4H8rs2_lkj7xWRZA", "review_id": "FOQ_rzrb3ITqCDzBq8AWbA", "text": "I love this place! I have been going to Nu for years (literally, since I was 13) and I love her! She takes such perfect care of my nails, and she does everything you ask with no qualms about it. Sally, the owner, is a sweetheart, and all of the ladies (and Sally's brother!) all work incredibly hard to make everyone leave satisfied!", "business_id": "f9WABGuw1OBfO_lw5HFiJw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xqsk4LUMt2T9a3GGHQwpug", "review_id": "QrYG9prVWUkofrBzAAP2Iw", "text": "I headed over here today because 1) it was close to the house 2) They are open on a Sunday 3) I'm giving birth soon and NEEDED a pampering pedicure\n\nThis place is next to the Basha's and is pretty no frills.  They have the standard massage chairs and mine worded just fine.  Water was the right temperature.  The lady doing my pedicure asked if I wanted them trimmed short which is exactly what I needed since I don't know when I would be  back.  Pretty typical pedicure.  They do use a salt scrub briefly which is included in the price of the pedicure.  She filed my nails and scrubbed my feet well.  The foot and leg massage lasted a good amount of time and didn't seem rushed at all.  Polish was nice and even and looked like any pedicure I've gotten elsewhere.\n\nI got just regular polish no design and the cost was $20 bucks.  There really wasn't much of a difference between this pedicure and ones I've gotten at \"higher end\" salons except for maybe having more options to customize your pedicure at other places.  Regardless, I would go back.  It's close, inexpensive and they do a good job.   I figure it will make a quick \"momma time\" escape once the baby gets here.", "business_id": "f9WABGuw1OBfO_lw5HFiJw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pk1X4SOz1Hqit5mKiw-RXA", "review_id": "aGFnHqHiK7JB9IeLyswTgA", "text": "Emergency fill today and Thank the Gods!  There was a short wait (for a Saturday morning this is no surprise), my tech (\"Lisa\") was industrious, courteous and did GREAT work (nice and smooth, even, not thick bulky chopshop work).\n\nDrawbacks MIGHT be that the polish selection wasn't as varied as I'd like but then I usually bring my own polish with me.  \n\nAnd no shade to park in within reasonable walking distance (it's summer in phoenix, this matters)\n\nBut otherwise very nice experience.  Thank you Lisa and Elle Nails.\n\nPS - bring cash for tipping, they wont do it on your card.\n\n***Edit***\n\nWent back for a fill, got a different girl, and lo and behold got the SAME QUALITY OF WORK!!!  This is my go-to nail salon from now on.  \n\nLadies, I hope you read these.  Please don't let me down.", "business_id": "f9WABGuw1OBfO_lw5HFiJw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "KQ3FQR1AGZBT6zTma1KA4g", "review_id": "ldkhXJ_qdIZAX0G0taq_EA", "text": "I've been here several times and have been completely satisfied with every visit.  It's a no frills kind of place in regard to their interior decorating.  Plain and simple even a little outdated, but they get the job done.  They offer all of your basic services for nails and even waxing although, I've only done regular manis and pedis.  I find that they really take the time to give a good foot & leg massage at no additional cost which is nice.  They also do a good job of scrubbing your feet and heels.  I've been to some places where they didn't put any elbow grease into it, but not these girls.  My friend gets gel every time and raves how their gels last longer compared to other nail salons in the area.  Tiffany gives a great pedi and Sally gives an awesome mani.  Every girl I've seen has been great, but those were the only two names I can remember.", "business_id": "f9WABGuw1OBfO_lw5HFiJw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2G5N1YvbqQ_9Wa3UEMMbnA", "review_id": "_tqTC3994MeE54B9q2RPBw", "text": "Love this place.  Open 7 days a week.  See Vivian, she is awesome.  They have a ton of gel colors....", "business_id": "f9WABGuw1OBfO_lw5HFiJw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aGiXmdz-_Ykn8HymGutqAA", "review_id": "yRDmf8GJ9E1YSGhw6_J6bQ", "text": "Really nice work here.  Manicures are $10 and each of the technicians does a great job.  Pedicures are $20 (maybe $25?) and some of the best I've had! \n\nA few not great things: \n-They really want you to be using cash---especially to tip.  If you don't have cash, they encourage you to come back with the tip after going to Bashas. \n-Appointments, while available, aren't really honored.  That said, I also haven't ever had to wait more than 15 minutes, even on the busiest of Saturdays.", "business_id": "f9WABGuw1OBfO_lw5HFiJw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qEMBMDI4nl5yjARCWz_blg", "review_id": "EGf-dET-dL-92VkfRvQN2A", "text": "Needed a quick pedicure this morning and this was the perfect spot. They got me in right away and did a nice job. Nothing fancy but a good place to go when you need a cheap and quick pedi.", "business_id": "f9WABGuw1OBfO_lw5HFiJw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pXMcigTXRJbDmz7w81z7tA", "review_id": "ENJuM6O9KOLTuZLK9Pk5wQ", "text": "Cindy did a great manicure and pedicure. It is very reasonable and easy to walk in, or make an appointment. A no-frills kind of place that gives high quality service.", "business_id": "f9WABGuw1OBfO_lw5HFiJw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2rawUU9YgDUy9mTXj5NuSw", "review_id": "Mh-OcFkXfZ3R4E8qFH34Qw", "text": "This is a really great salon for the price range.  All the girls were welcoming & fun.  The place was clean & I just walked right in.  Cindy did a great gel mani.  Exactly what I wanted & it's been hard to find a place in Phoenix!", "business_id": "f9WABGuw1OBfO_lw5HFiJw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7eJ-_bE8O_jwT63m5jZ1iw", "review_id": "gD8CvHfi8EM1B-pne6ntVg", "text": "Went in today based on Yelp reviews. I hate spending money on mani/pedis - especially because I usually am disappointed with the leg massage or cuticle trim. I figured this place was cheap enough not to care...\n\nHolly welcomed me immediately. They were a little busy but had plenty of people working. She did a WONDERFUL job!! Great leg/foot massage with sea salt. She was just the right amount of talkative and so kind. She also did a great job on my nails - they look wonderful and are so cleaned up. She rubbed my arms all the way up to my shoulders. It was so relaxing and comfortable. I haven't had such a pleasant mani/pedi experience in a very long time.\n\nBest of all, it was only $30 for a manicure and pedicure! Deal of the century. I will definitely be back :)", "business_id": "f9WABGuw1OBfO_lw5HFiJw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J2-6-8I3gKZaZAlRpeYvaw", "review_id": "aFFvcwoKkvWOhSIyFW7lGw", "text": "Not the best I've experienced but not horrible.\nThe facts: I went on a Friday afternoon, got a gel French tip mani from Cindy, cost $30\nI sat down by 12:35p & was out by 1:20p\nI paid cash so they didn't urge me to go next door to Basha's to get cash as I hear them say to other people\n\nCindy paid great attention to detail. I'm overall happy with my end product. \nHowever, the place is just not what I'm used to. She reused her tools... Usually the tech opens a new set of tools (nail trimmer, file, cuticle trimmer) where I normally go. \n\nI don't really like to talk when I get my nails done so the fact that she said maybe 3 sentences to me was fine. \n\nAgain, not horrible but nothing to brag about", "business_id": "f9WABGuw1OBfO_lw5HFiJw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pk1X4SOz1Hqit5mKiw-RXA", "review_id": "m6EHPXSDlxMHpyWAa3EPng", "text": "A year later and they're still my go-to.  Had a nail emergency today and they fit me in a couple hours after I called.  My nails are gorgeous and I will stop cheating on them out of convenience after this.  I promise.  :)", "business_id": "f9WABGuw1OBfO_lw5HFiJw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 12, "useful": 15, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "o1HQEND6cg-4SK0Z1ASBMQ", "review_id": "peuU4NsOn_saBBRh-HvJqw", "text": "Went here yesterday to see the drag show with my friend (and fellow transperson) Fenyx.\n\nCruisin had everything I would ever want out of a bar; seedy atmosphere, cheap drinks, a stage, friendly bartenders, and trannies, crossdressers, and drag queens as far as the eye could see. For a moment I felt how Robert Smith must feel whenever he walks into a Hot Topic, or Hulk Hogan in a bandana wholesaler's. \n\nBut alas, like Torrid and Guitar Center, I inevitably showed up the same day as the token asshole employee whose brief interaction with me would ruin my view of this establishment for all time.\n\nWhile waiting for the show to commence, Fenyx and I went through the back door to take a smoke break, as were a lot of other people. The back door couldn't be shut all the way or it would lock, forcing you to either bang on it until someone heard you over the music or walk around to the other side. \n\nSo he and I are just standing around, smoking, talking, making sure nobody shuts the door, and out comes the DJ. He steps out, and before even lighting his cigarette, slams the door behind him.\n\n\"Awwww, man, now you've locked us out,\" we say, playfully.\n\nThe DJ stands over Fenyx, eyeballing him as he responds with \"Yeah, that's the point. To keep the undesirables out\" before walking off with his cigarette.\n\n\"What the hell just happened?\" I ask.\n\"He thinks we're a straight couple.\" \nI laughed. I searched for a pen. I'd been mistaken for a lot of things in the past, but this was the first time I'd been mistaken as straight. This had to be documented. Fenyx, who is also not straight, was not as amused.\n\nI tried to brush the comment aside and we went back inside, where the DJ proceeded to stare down my amigo and I from across the bar. \n\nI knew at any moment, a confrontation would escalate, and I was forced to choose between leaving early, missing the drag show, or watch the tension rise to eruption. One of these scenarios carried with it the slight risk of me breaking a newly manicured nail, so naturally, I opted we go back to the Bunkhouse and play darts.\n\nI'm sure giving them 1 star for this one incident is petty, but, uh, so is what they did, so it works out, I guess.\n\nOh well. Torrid and Guitar Center seem to do just fine without my business. I'm sure Cruisin 7th will do just fine.", "business_id": "hKB8OTUVIYLlDVWqFg8lnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "sZp_7b83BDTWYeu5Qx0wFg", "review_id": "H1y3TPidH6gmx1bbyKpdVA", "text": "Places like Cruising 7th play an important role in the natural ecosystem of the GLBT world.  For one thing, it provides a natural hunting grounds for the transexualis anacondis, a rare creature indeed that is seven feet tall, looks like a giant woman but has a schlong wider than a beer can and longer than a salami.  Seriously, it's an okay place.  The motto should be:  Don't lick anything with your tongue.  My modus operandi:  Get in, get yer drink, watch the fun shows and get out.  The drag shows can be quite entertaining.  Play some pool if you can.  And, if you are partial to miniskirts and fetish boots, this is the place to see and be seen.", "business_id": "hKB8OTUVIYLlDVWqFg8lnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "yOseLuDg7dm2AvM6GFTLpQ", "text": "Didn't know this was a gay bar when my girlfriend and I walked in. That won't sway my review, especially since we had just left Roscoe's prior to coming here. \n\nWhat will sway my review is the level of awkwardness. The transvestite sitting at the bar with his/her legs wide open showing the world the junk under the skirt. The 5 toothed cuban guy eating beef jerky, playing pool, and copping as many tranny feels as he could. The scary trip to the bathroom that could have resulted in a scary time for me because two guys were standing waiting for the urinal right behind me... not like off to the corner of the bathroom, or even outside the bathroom, but RIGHT BEHIND ME. \n\nYeah, the awkwardness made this place weird. I always thought it was just a neighborhood alcoholic bar, but that it definitely is not. It seemed like a place for trannies, tranny chasers, weirdos, and locals (like myself and my girlfriend) who don't know any better.", "business_id": "hKB8OTUVIYLlDVWqFg8lnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EI8MWrtRwRp3cuTuq47Udg", "review_id": "WYPCvVIhTcoSfnFOJQtGkw", "text": "Phoenix's best bar!  Everyone is welcome. Bored with the usual, join the interesting set at C7. Friday night's drag show starts about 10:30 and Daveena Ross is an elegant hostess. Bring $1s to help them fund college or make-up. If you like clones, stay away. If you like humanity, come on down!", "business_id": "hKB8OTUVIYLlDVWqFg8lnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OAd-vbR_POac1zHtu-Y2Zg", "review_id": "2HNrAtEYFDMGC7_MZwIzGw", "text": "I love this little dive. Amazing patrons and friendly bartenders. Always had an enjoyable time here. If you are a fan of dive bars, this place won't disappoint.", "business_id": "hKB8OTUVIYLlDVWqFg8lnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0N0ngSQ8Njxfuvdxm1RpFA", "review_id": "Go6VVqiG9hcYo0M-NrIxJA", "text": "Cruising 7th is quite an odd little joint. It smells like sewage and old mops. It's the definition of a dive. It's dark, and downright awkward at times (rare, but if you get stuck talking to one of the few quite drugged out patrons). The parking lot is small. There is a small bench outside with people usually smoking and chatting about. Half of the crowd is really cool. Mainly gay, but some straight people, too. There are transvestites, some businessmen, some crackheads, and some really fun and hilarious people. You never know what you are going to get! There is a large bar, some really old tables with stools, a jukebox, digital bar game, a dartboard, pool, etc. This bar actually has 2 sides, but unless it's a weekend or a drag show night, you only get to see one side. The other side has some creepy clown-like decorations and a stage, as well as another bar. They have karaoke sometimes, too and I highly recommend this. It's a HOOT! There is also a pole in the center. ;) \nThe service is usually really good (Gary and \"mother\" are a lot of fun) and the drinks averagely priced. Sometimes I'm a little scared of the glass cleanliness. The bathrooms are horrendous. I actually cleaned one when I was super drunk one night because I couldn't take it anymore! \nI do think this is a big staple bar of the LGBT community and everyone can have a blast here. Just don't set your hopes too high. Expect an eclectic crowd and go in with an open mind.", "business_id": "hKB8OTUVIYLlDVWqFg8lnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OZS78gYF57nJv0H54XRlRw", "review_id": "nMnhbb1WSZmfCP0oQZviPw", "text": "had been going there when it was a seedy place, knife fights in the bathroom, someone macing someone by the pool table and weekly fights that went from one side of the bar to the other, and drug use like crazy with prositution behind the dumpsters, the bathrooms are awful the womens bath room is always dirty and for some odd reason the toliet seats go missing,  only time to enjoy it was with Devina when the customers seemed to behave, then WA LA here comes Mia to replace the friday shows that  brought the decent customers, no more fights but only those who wanted to have fun, no more were the trannie chasers lurking in the shadows and always a full house, they made so much money they added a smoking patio, bigger dressing room, bigger stage, and better guests now that it has improved other queens started coming, now the mgt thinks its better to replace Mia, now instead of a full house you can hear the crickets, you are now getting old drag with the same old routines, the workers and new host will lie and say Mia will be there so people will stay, if you have to lie just to get someone elses fans you should look at yourself and see what you are doing wrong, we are no longer going on fridays, we have been loyal customers for 5 years and its a shame mgt doesnt care about their workers or what their customers want we are now going to FREAKY FRIDAYS at FRIENDS AGAIN", "business_id": "hKB8OTUVIYLlDVWqFg8lnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QDFF87mFaSCr3AUAumKdmQ", "review_id": "MtSrSlCSG6Q6tat8_rAEsg", "text": "What an absolute dive, and not in a good way. The day I was so lucky to have gone there was a show of some kind with twinks bouncing all around on the stage with small briefs on, not attractive at all.  Now when entering it be prepared, it reaks of BO, sewer and garbage. I had to push my way through just to get past the entrance, once standing there trying to get my surrounding's, I'm pushed and bumped into as if I am not there. I cannot stand packed places, especially with shirtless, sweaty, smelly guys rubbing into me...yuck. I be-lined it for the patio for escape and stayed there until my friends were ready to leave. Just a awkward mix of very \"interesting \"people, not the most nice to look at, or trust to leave your drink for any amount of time. It's definitely not worth the olfactory assault to ever go in there again.", "business_id": "hKB8OTUVIYLlDVWqFg8lnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7QdByadgw3TqlgjrJvGTeQ", "review_id": "zfQBcT6ZVV8AtyoxORbG0w", "text": "Although there is lots of fun to be had here- the atmosphere of the show does not make up for the lack of cleanliness and overall \"ICK\" factor.  I love me some dive bars, but this one was a little too subterranean.  That and please, ladies- when you are lip syncing, at least know HALF of the words to the song.  Just moving your mouth and jaw like an automaton is NOT fun or attractive.", "business_id": "hKB8OTUVIYLlDVWqFg8lnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pjgTNTeKjXjZibSLBLvZXQ", "review_id": "GIzHWf1xwRquU43fYR317A", "text": "I haven't had a night out like this since Living in SF. These ladies had so much vibrance and personality! The show started slightly after 10:30 and I went in on a Friday to celebrate a friends birthday it was worth the wait! Drinks were cheap but the performance was not. The dive bar ambiance gave it a very comfortable feel, don't expect anything fancy except from the ladies. Small parking lot but lots of places to park nearby though! Kudos to the staff! We had a great night :)", "business_id": "hKB8OTUVIYLlDVWqFg8lnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9naiHrcKCUe_YFXyStyL6g", "review_id": "7iY1eI5ivkLrxEkJSPLQog", "text": "Needed an electrician and my neighbor recommended Econolight.  My neighbor has very high standards so I had confidence in the recommendation.  She did not let me down.  Econolight showed when they said they would.  Gave me an estimate and then did the work.  They were very professional and honest and did the work for the price quoted.  Next time I needed an electrician, I called Econonlight.  Same experience.  They were very courteous, prompt, and performed the work for the price quoted.  These guys are awesome!  I would highly recommend them.", "business_id": "TBdnhn__fziQ5MJrHIhZbA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hSDqCDPFn-7oQiT2Ru7_mA", "review_id": "d2pvTYx7TC6uHXhkkHPQcw", "text": "So Fast!! Jay from Econolight came by to repair and install GFCI outlets throughout the house. He was super friendly and did a great job! Best of all he worked so fast so we could get on with the rest of our busy day. Jay is awesome would definitely recommend!", "business_id": "TBdnhn__fziQ5MJrHIhZbA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 13, "useful": 6, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "A_O8wZOsMTPwyeYA4-Rsow", "review_id": "4McUiaHhSUNnbxNUf8Re7g", "text": "As a Socially Liberal Feminist I would NEVER go here, but if I slipped up, The Hi-Liter  would be my favorite of the genre.\n\nI've heard that it's just seedy enough, but not too much, and with top notch \"talent\".  I mean ... that's what I've heard anyway.\n\n*Oink Oink*", "business_id": "wnOQw4nazfglLxwLogTlng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 5, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "SBbftLzfYYKItOMFwOTIJg", "review_id": "bFY_bFien_YYh0tT91F-vg", "text": "Not my favorite strip club by a long shot.  It's too crowded; there are too many chairs for this tiny club.  Seriously, the girls can't even do a proper lap dance without kicking some poor schmuck in the head with her big hooker shoes.\n\nAnd, the few times that I have been here I have been bombarded by dancers.  I know that some might not think this is a bad thing, but before you even get a chance to fight your way to a seat and settle in to your tiny little section, 10 girls have already asked you if you want a dance.", "business_id": "wnOQw4nazfglLxwLogTlng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 19, "useful": 11, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "Cp-PV8rsypbO-xBrQ6KmQg", "review_id": "Z8KCPPn5HEr3Rs-2oMdf9A", "text": "This may not be the biggest, the best, the classiest, or have the best looking (or cleanest) girls, but of the strip clubs I've been to in Arizona, I've had the best time here. I've been here like three or four times and have only had a bad time once.\n\nThe girls know what they are doing here and they give great lap dances. The girls are usually relatively attractive (though some of them look a little methy) and quite friendly. This club can get pretty crowded - they definitely have too many chairs inside. It's not that bad though and you have to know that the crowded clubs are often crowded for a reason. \n\nI'm starting to think that these small-medium sized clubs that aren't quite in the ghetto and not high-end are the best ones. Good atmosphere, free entry (with coupon), decent drinks, and a fun time. \n\nI officially nominate this as the best place in town to get your face covered in stripper glitter so you can go home and get busted by your girlfriend or wife.", "business_id": "wnOQw4nazfglLxwLogTlng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "EacK6XwZjsTD6QYSIRlJ7Q", "review_id": "bvSkUqJ_H0QufFfHn5Yr1A", "text": "The $9 Steak And Lobster on Thursdays is Out Of This World!!\n\nCheap food and great entertainment, what more could ask for?", "business_id": "wnOQw4nazfglLxwLogTlng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "A5cq0_cL66nzt4E0Iady3A", "review_id": "Rhw9CDgfD5P14ACeo9QeYA", "text": "Huge thanks to all the cool people over at the Hi-Liter for an awesome time during my best friends bachelor party!!! We had a large group and the staff at the Hi-Liter treated us right from start to finish!", "business_id": "wnOQw4nazfglLxwLogTlng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "79LOudEmAcxSYVA1SF5Ayg", "review_id": "WuCDx3m_MGNO6KchDUkAOA", "text": "Not the biggest, baddest or hottest strip club in town but for a night out with my friends it was fun.  Plenty of good looking girls, not too pushy and very friendly.  Dances were decent for $10, some girls were much better at it then others.  Drinks were typically overpriced, just like any other strip club.  When there's another night out with the guys...I'll make sure to bring this place up again.", "business_id": "wnOQw4nazfglLxwLogTlng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 68, "useful": 32, "cool": 25}, "user_id": "oC0kwGvgaAeT3ZIxdxTcJA", "review_id": "mZ31RDKqrZuGMukZox3wcA", "text": "Let me start this Yelp by saying I've never given the business to a stripper. Are we clear? Ok.\n\nI'll tell you why this place gets five stars... Because not one but two of the dancers offered to go home with me. \n\nOne for $250. She said \"If you have $250, we can go somewhere together.\" And then she licked my ear and showed me her guns. Her shift was over and she was in street clothes, mind you.\n\nSo guess what happened next? \n\nStripper two (who actually did leave with me - long story) said, \"Gross, some skanky girl licked you and her breath was terrible.\" I was embarrassed, yet psychologically removed from that experience.\n\nWhat happened with Stripper two is a great story but I don't know that I want to share it here. But if you go to this club, one piece of advice (Useful alert!): the less attractive dancers require money to leave with you. The self-possessed hotter ones do not. However, if you get her naked in your bed, do no verify pre-coitus that she is not, in fact, a prostitute, because she will leave and call you names as your front door slams behind her. Or so my buddy tells me. Such trifling arrows of human amusement are not found in this man's quiver of irresponsible behavior.", "business_id": "wnOQw4nazfglLxwLogTlng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1UrytXR0JkI5v8YWPIZbDw", "review_id": "6qr0MTJEHTJYyY6gjjUevw", "text": "Great place. I took my work colleague there and she had a great time. The dancer was all over her and left her virtually touched everywhere. She was hot and so was I. Will definitely be back there soon.", "business_id": "wnOQw4nazfglLxwLogTlng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JYkg9EHhlOeDGdoSdEYycw", "review_id": "opxS8Pzx58Lk2N_O8VTH0g", "text": "Day cover $5, night cover $10. Average dance cost $10, average drink cost $4.  VIP dances cost $25 and only the rip off strippers want to do those...the rest just have fun doing the average $10 dances.\n\nYou can go to their website and print off a free admission pass \n\nhttp://www.hiliterclubaz.com/coupon.php", "business_id": "wnOQw4nazfglLxwLogTlng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "B1xX6JLisfy79sXClSos1A", "review_id": "o-oe9vbJ940c1pSgix_-AA", "text": "Too crowded is correct! Can't believe they let us in with no where to sit, we (me and my bf and guy friend) had to stand up against the wall until someone would leave so we could get a table! This place is too small, we had our dinner, watched the fight, and after observing the girls who were stripping that night...decided it'd be best to not get any lap dances and just call it a night! omg..I'm not coming back. Too bad our hottie waitress wasn't a stripper!! :(", "business_id": "wnOQw4nazfglLxwLogTlng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 11, "useful": 8, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "Z0w6C-21dwt1rXOhmepJJw", "review_id": "E18Bl5PO_WuWEXFiUIsuMA", "text": "OK, so yeah i am goin there!! well actually i have all ready been there and back! this is the place to be, really it is, no not for the drinks but for the view, it's all about the view and the best 10 dollars you will spend in a 3 minute time span... i do not recommend going to the vip, why you ask/ welll, because for 10 bucks your still gonna get grind-ed on, boobs in your face and prob walk out with a load in your shorts.. maybe even a hand up your shorts if you sit on the end against the wall and your a perv an wear super short shorts!Yep, really!! There  all different styles of girls to choose from, tattooed, tits on a stick, average, beautiful, girl next door, beauty is all over the place!! Go, take your girl then go home and do the dirty....", "business_id": "wnOQw4nazfglLxwLogTlng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "f3LA83yEEBMj9q92H28O7w", "review_id": "DBKEFhK0eVJD0tWo_82upQ", "text": "I won't lie, I've been here once or twice.  Not on par with Canadian clubs but much better than the other clubs in the valley.", "business_id": "wnOQw4nazfglLxwLogTlng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 12, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tDSDuMzwQiI44W8cfxU68Q", "review_id": "22PS0kIopQFPoKOy3nKBWA", "text": "There are other gentlemen-type places around town that deserve their accolades, but I never have as much fun as when I'm at the Hi-Liter.  \n\nA friend from out-of-town wanted to go to a gentlemen-type establishment.  When I suggested the Hi-Liter, she recoiled, saying that the place looks skeezy.  I begged for some faith, and of course, nobody was disappointed.  Cheap (by strip club standards) drinks, friendly staff, everyone in the place - customers and employees - having a good old time.  Upon leaving, we asked for a cab, and one was there in under two minutes.  Here's something that always happens, and it happened again tonight:\n\nThe waitresses often wear shorts that say \"Hi Liter\" across the derriere.  You'll never notice this until everyone is s-faced, and then someone will say, \"I cant believe that girl's ass says 'Hitler.'\"  Then you stare until you regain some vision and realize that it doesn't.  This has happened at least 3 times at this place, no joke.  Might not seem funny, but mix alcohol and/or other social lubricants with loud music and and general tomfoolery, and it's funnier than the last three Adam Sandler movies combined (not saying much, but still),\n\nOverall, there are other clubs that do other things better, but you'll never have as much fun as you do here.", "business_id": "wnOQw4nazfglLxwLogTlng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K4cIyG6Ba8fcPANUXxWe2w", "review_id": "xyJ7DQsqAkbe5VyHiAdsfg", "text": "The girls are beautiful!!! Bartenders & waitresses are AMAZING.. The DJ's are great... This place is FUN... The drink specials are always good... \n\nDON'T EAT THERE.... The cook is dirty... don't get me wrong the food is great... But don't eat if Chef Rudy is cooking he's dirty he does dirty nasty to the food..", "business_id": "wnOQw4nazfglLxwLogTlng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "0N0ngSQ8Njxfuvdxm1RpFA", "review_id": "irOoD7BDyVTfqHu2LqNUmQ", "text": "I don't know HiLiter... I want to like you, but it just is never quite right. The staff has been friendlier here lately than in the past for sure. The waitresses are hot and awesome. There are quite a few very pretty dancers, too. Kudos to them for keeping it diverse. There are all races, body types, fake and real tits, tatted and non-tatted. We do always have fun and usually come with a group for a birthday or something. \nI think it's the decor that throws me. Remember hypercolor color shirts and those neon days back in the late 80's, early nineties? Well, that's what their decor looks like! The chairs and carpet match and not in a good way- the exact same pattern!. The chairs are cushiony and kind of scare me thinking what might be on them or embedded in the fabric. They also take up a ton of room, so you generally feel as though you are intruding on someones lap dance or might get kicked in the head. \nI haven't had a dance here in years, but whoa! I don't know if the recession is having the girls working harder for dances or what, but they have been MUCH more lax. Touchy, touch , almost to a point of discomfort. Bare touching to the client, under shirts, bras, underwear... I'm sure most people dig it, but if you don't want to get that \"personal\" I would advise skipping the dances. \nOverall, not bad for a strip club! How about a little decor upgrade? A \npatio cleanup? And maybe someone to Windex the mirrors because they are covered all throughout the club with streaky hand prints. I'm sure this place can afford it based on those hefty drink prices. \nEnjoy and try not to get kicked in the head with a giant plastic heel. \n*TIP- go on-line to print free admission passes, then you can save that 10 bucks for a groping and pretty X rated lap dance!", "business_id": "wnOQw4nazfglLxwLogTlng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZMA7flq7QyusQ-MhcxlZjQ", "review_id": "759dvQOITYhIilYn1NKN_Q", "text": "I have been here 1 time, back in the early part of 2004. \n\nI liked it and almost decided to work there. I went with one of the people that lived in my apartment complex at the time. We had a good time there. \n\nI had this short tank top on, jeans, and high heels. When we left, 1 of the customers gave me $40!! I didn't even work there!! LOL! THAT was a great time. \n\nThe dancer were very pretty and the stage was awesome. Drinks were a little pricy. Don't know what it's like now in 2011, but it sure was fun there in 2004.", "business_id": "wnOQw4nazfglLxwLogTlng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UZWy7mVIn7NzJxfPeCqWbw", "review_id": "pJvGFVJPK_nmFeNDoVnKRA", "text": "I went on a Tuesday night 10/11/11 around 10 pm. Have been here in the afternoon but not at night. The cover was only $5 and they still had the 2 4 1 specials. There was a variety of hot dancers so I got a seat against the wall and had some dances from a hot blonde,  a super hot Latina, and a hot and sexy seductive Hawaiian.  The Hawaiian is who I spent most time with. She had a tight sexy seductive body and crawled all over me. They were all very very close dances. There was skin on skin contact and damn she smelled good. Even though it was a slow night they still had a large variety of dancers. Everytime I am in town I check out this club and they never disappoint. Last time I was here was September 1 and it was the Hawaiians  first night she was fantastic. One tip, if you are getting a hot dance in the main room you know the VIP will be hot. If the lap dance is not hot and you hope it gets hotter in VIP it won't.  Believe me on this. Even if you don't go VIP you will have a  good time. I have been to the other establishments including the nude bars but find this is the one place that never disappoints. The food is good, the dancers are hot, great drink specials, and the bouncers are chill!", "business_id": "wnOQw4nazfglLxwLogTlng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UZWy7mVIn7NzJxfPeCqWbw", "review_id": "hJnxN5IAqtmaVCv2kWxVpg", "text": "Went late Tuesday afternoon 10/25.  The sexy Hawaiian was busy in VIP with regulars but there was a large variety of hot dancers to choose from. I got dances from a damn sexy blonde with beautiful face and gorgeous body and great tat work on the side of her body. She knows  what she is doing and you should get a dance or VIP from her you will never forget it. Lots of cuddling, touching, and grinding. She is usually there in afternoons.  Sabrina is another beauty that knows how to give a hot dance. This place always delivers. If you are wondering where to go this is the place.", "business_id": "wnOQw4nazfglLxwLogTlng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ij6nIZVPwCvTXNUf6xf3tg", "review_id": "lF0yr7uDf50FaILzLyASqw", "text": "This place I have wanted to try for weeks.....well months....well years.  My girlfriend and I went and love a good strip club.  The dancers were very friendly and hot.  Drinks were a bit overpriced, but it is a strip club so expected.\n\nHad to work to get a lapdance as nobody approached the couple....that was weird.  Usually the dancers at clubs are very friendly, so they should work on that.\n\nLots of diversity, didn't try the private VIP but it looked worth it.", "business_id": "wnOQw4nazfglLxwLogTlng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 44, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "iwUN95LIaEr75TZE_JC6bg", "review_id": "cksNaXHhzDzKVceCsdxg6g", "text": "Conversation in VIP room;\n\nHer: I can't go out with you after work...I only have the sitter til 2.\n\nMe: Aw, baby, c'mon...call the sitter, tell her you'll pay her overtime.\n\nHer: Can't. Maybe we can go out next Tuesday. I get off early.\n\nMe: You always say that but Tuesday will come around and you always have some excuse why you won't go out with me. \n\nHer: (being witty)  Nuh-uh. \n\nMe: Yeah, huh. (witty response)\n\nHer: I'll tell you what, I'll go out with you if you pay for the sitter, pay me what I lose out in tips that night, and take me to a nice place...like Outback. \n\nI pause to do some mental math.\n\nHer: Do we have a deal?\n\nMe: What say I just give you fifty bucks and you beej me in the parking lot after work.\n\nHer: Fuck you, you pig. \n\nMe: Whaat?? What did I say?.....Wait....come back...I'll throw in a few extra singles for formula.", "business_id": "wnOQw4nazfglLxwLogTlng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dTJohVhrW8UMuHApeo_xtw", "review_id": "C3L0AATBk-L4p1jrYce0Sg", "text": "I haven't been to the Hi-liter in years but have fond memories of this fine establishment.  A couple of years ago I was kicked in the head by a dancer who was giving a dance to Mike Tyson...  twice!  There was no blood so I let it slide...  I mean, did I really want to take a chance interrupting Mr. Tyson's good time and risk decapitation?  I think not.", "business_id": "wnOQw4nazfglLxwLogTlng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IwxFKXDokKZdiD5iUdJPgQ", "review_id": "qx5kIyl_8Z-UV3Q4Nvit4A", "text": "The steak and lobster is Perfectly seasoned. Yummy. The girls look great, they have a couple of big girls to my delight. The one complaint is the girls could have paid more attention to the customers.", "business_id": "wnOQw4nazfglLxwLogTlng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RnNbGFWYdhHcJW5Tftd2sg", "review_id": "WWEFG0R_IGYH49lGR2YLXA", "text": "Girls are hot, dances are cheap, bouncers aren't power tripping. Everything a strip club should be. Only gripe is that I wish the back room was bigger and more private", "business_id": "wnOQw4nazfglLxwLogTlng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0U7WA9XxlmsMYWWO5BeyQg", "review_id": "XF67JVbZCNHJEhw3viAk7Q", "text": "Good looking talent and really good food specials will always bring the customers into this place. I will NOT return to this establishment again when in the area for business.\nThe cocktail/food service was the worst service in all of Phoenix. If management knew how much money that was not spent because of this lousy service, heads would most definitely roll....", "business_id": "wnOQw4nazfglLxwLogTlng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TR2YFVnIM5UM38RuMy6dcw", "review_id": "Yc-0ScR7ns38B7NNQ-Qt9w", "text": "In Phoenix again I searched on yelp and saw someone shared a coupon and saved me $30? That's what one chick said was the normal entrance price. 20 females and only 2 caught my eye and one of them did come up to me. I got a water and cost me $4 they do sell beer but she didn't know the prices. She was from San Diego a Cali girl my luck :) she told me a lap dance at table in front of everyone is $10. I said no I want VIP status and she said $25 for each song I said let's do this lol. She looks gorgeous to me and worth my money to find out what's up in the VIP. And before we went there she was cool talking to me for like 30 mins. So how was the dance in the VIP? Let's just say I left with blue balls haha. 3 stars is for the females prices and location. 5 stars for her and her name was Joscelyn.", "business_id": "wnOQw4nazfglLxwLogTlng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "K6RMDUiv70Mph2LEIEez6Q", "review_id": "SiL6pHOK2TE1ZwKs8hWkDg", "text": "Attractive women very enthusiastic and professional will be back.  Only down side some of the hostesses smelled of tobacco but that maybe due to being up close and personal with audience. Thanks girls", "business_id": "wnOQw4nazfglLxwLogTlng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YjXcyv9zSTRpHYHefMiMmA", "review_id": "Ne_WrOGTPrU5jiFdS4Jv-w", "text": "I was never here. This review does not exist.", "business_id": "wnOQw4nazfglLxwLogTlng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dQAGyaI-G5eeHhj3R5lWlA", "review_id": "JGWIo8XntItzspqp79RH9w", "text": "I consider this club the United Nations of strip clubs. Girls from every race dance here.  However; there is one  particular asian dancer who is beautiful with really bad breath.  After dancing three songs she falsely claimed she actually danced six songs (and wanted to be paid for all of them).  I gave up the cash and learned a valuable lesson.  Stay in your own lane when at highlighters.", "business_id": "wnOQw4nazfglLxwLogTlng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U4ZWbxR68dJ6ajZeLblaDw", "review_id": "NWZu9qzAiUkFR41HR7XytA", "text": "wow,,,,,,,, i was impressed\nI think i saw one of the most beautiful girls i have ever seen in my life here\nher body wasnt my type\nbut she was so freak en beautiful i couldn't believe it\nsome shit out of a dream guys\ni have to say\ni always get disappointed at strip clubs\ncause the chicks never have ass\nbut this place is a different story\na good one third of the chicks  have amazing plumpy asses\nohhhh my crap\nThis by far has been my favorite strip club night ever\nI love America", "business_id": "wnOQw4nazfglLxwLogTlng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "O14gmi3Qpstz1lQS0nLpLA", "review_id": "QzIjz8VEaFkKu4Q8_QReZw", "text": "Labeled as a gay \"health club\" for bears and leather men and chasers that's opened 24/7.\n\nIt's basically a bathhouse that's has a gym, a steam room, showers, private rooms, lockers and other features and even a little store with sex-related products and clothing.  Hell, you can even get coffee here!", "business_id": "zXEmrT88jJpOVF-YgkZbfQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e2ezIMl3c0VoF_1kvOanSg", "review_id": "e3E4P4Q4kw1Vhln4pJ3NoQ", "text": "The ebb and flow of sexual energy and quality of the crowd notwithstanding, this place has its purposes, and is being kept reasonably clean. However, basic amenities such as usable mattresses and pillows and appropriately sized TVs in rooms are being neglected. The mattress and pillows in my room last night were so worn out and thin as to be useless. The TV was about a 18-20\" monitor (roughly 1/2 the size it should have been), and half the time, there was no programming. They don't seem to have a system to keep the movies running, and you either watch a blue screen or the DVD menu for hours.  If word has gotten around about the uncomfortable accommodations, it's no wonder the place isn't more busy, which would certainly increase the chances for having fun here. Since it was slow, I tried to rest in my room, but there was no padding and it was very uncomfortable. They need new mattresses and pillows, and in double rooms, they need to use one mattress with one sheet. Otherwise, the whole thing just becomes separated and slides around.\n\nPublic areas are well maintained (though plagued by the same video system problem).  However, staff are sometimes surly, and use the showers to dump used mop buckets.  Kinda gross to wade through dirty soapy water when using the facilities.\n\nSome careful management and expendable updating would go a long way here!", "business_id": "zXEmrT88jJpOVF-YgkZbfQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kMEOKiv6M2Dq-DKXyFXfgg", "review_id": "VJ6zZeXNiaGKJ8CAKS2XFw", "text": "A friend and I recently got a room here (actually to work out and rest a bit)  We got back to the room and it was very warm, the air did not seem to be working.  I went and told the desk clerk I think his name was Chris , and at first he seemed hesitant in being able to help us (I think he was new), I went back a second time and Dave his co worker obviously made an executive decision and  totally turned a potentially bad situation into a very nice time. He upgraded our room to a MUCH nicer room that was A LOT cooler,  he restarted our time (we had already been there an hour) and  basically made sure we were pleased in every way.  I was somewhat shocked,  his customer service skills went  above and beyond  I mean....he charmed us!  It was a nice change compared to how they treat you at The Flex (they are terrible there) \nI agree with the above review they should invest in new mattress sheets and pillows, but other than that it is a nice good old neighborhood place.....I recommend it.  Thanks DAVE and Chris.....", "business_id": "zXEmrT88jJpOVF-YgkZbfQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XgIhw-aWaq_Fx3ZVQGjnuA", "review_id": "Q9rGqkeXJps-Wx8NZFim6Q", "text": "I highly endorse Samuel Kelsall.  He was able to help me and my wife with everything from our will, powers of attorney, and medical directives.  Best part, he takes the Metlaw (Hyatt) legal plan so we got very high quality document preparation and filing covered under our legal plan.\n\nConsider me a happy customer!!", "business_id": "1OPwAPOYKkeG3eyZbt1W3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R8Cw0k9HsErlyAd7kZMThA", "review_id": "i0iMGH-nf-ogC_FdFhCanA", "text": "Moved to AZ and needed to redo wills, Trust, Powers of Attorney.  Sam was referred to me.  Sam did more for me than my GA. attorney and for less.  What a great guy.  Took my elderly father to see Sam after my dad's wife died and Sam helped guide our family through some estate planning and produced only the documents needing to be changed rather than everything.  I recommend him without any conditions or reservations.  His office staff is FIRST RATE too.", "business_id": "1OPwAPOYKkeG3eyZbt1W3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Mb0psF4WQF7gZSuZafVr-g", "review_id": "1svAFe-P0Z6KXbcOVNn7zA", "text": "Consulted him for setting up an estate plan.  First meeting was free, and he was informative.  We haven't made our decision yet, but he is definitely worth interviewing for the assignment.", "business_id": "1OPwAPOYKkeG3eyZbt1W3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "am_e2_NPFWxbhTuqwdaH0A", "text": "Write-ons is a girls dream come true.  Wait, I take that back... it's a girly girl's dream come true.  High end stationary and gifts for all the loved ones in life.  Not just stationary, but house warming type gifts, of candles, journals, kn-icky knacks, appetizer plates, party supplies and all sorts of fun stuff! \n\nWe ordered our wedding invitations here... they have a wide variety of choices in all budgets.  We were impressed with the selection.  We have not received our invites yet, they should be ready in about 10 days.   I am so excited to see how they turned out!", "business_id": "stVENgLTS3MiMhyeJ7XQZg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "hdARWhh0Jar1Ht-5jQ4OHw", "review_id": "deDuiBFF98icVeKUv7aCPA", "text": "Great store!  In these days of fierce competition from the chains and the Internet, these gals have found their niche.  I went in there looking for a nice writing journal to give as a gift and the woman behind the counter was extremely helpful and friendly.  I liked the atmosphere in that place, too.  It seems like whenever I turned around there was one interesting find or another.  I will most surely be back and will recommend to friends.  This is what mom and pop store shopping should be.", "business_id": "stVENgLTS3MiMhyeJ7XQZg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sLuaWOJNALukrThYzqovzA", "review_id": "sQH7V9COh-tZc0Qsf-iEnw", "text": "This will become your new favorite store. Write-Ons has the best stationary, cards, party supplies, made to order invitations and special gifts. If you are in need of a last minute hostess gift, birthday gift or any other gift you made need to buy, Write Ons is your place. They had a LARGE selection of invitations for any event you could think of and if they don't have something that you have found online that you like...they will order it. They also always have great seasonal items in the store to collect, its hard to leave the store and not buy something. The owner, Pepper and her daughter, Jenny are two of the nicest people and are so helpful...they love their store and it shows.", "business_id": "stVENgLTS3MiMhyeJ7XQZg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jFHmCsK5Vs3qSS5vvmb2Jw", "review_id": "CF17c4FVeaOUJKUxYJgU6g", "text": "Really crazy selection of invitations. I cant believe how many books they had!! Wow, definitely more than any other venue in Phoenix. \n\nThat said, unless you are thinking of invitations over $8/person (not possible for me because I have an insane guest list), then it is not the place for you. I guess they have a lot of invitation books for less, but that selection is not nearly as exciting or unique as the high end stuff.\n\nThe women who I met there were not friendly but not rude either - definitely tend to leave you alone to sort through things.\n\nI didnt end up ordering anything from here because I found beautiful invitations that looked very expensive for a lot less through Hallmark.\n\nBut this is a place I would definitely recommend to START (and possibly finish, if you're lucky) invitation shopping. You learn a LOT about the different possibilities and styles.", "business_id": "stVENgLTS3MiMhyeJ7XQZg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TeEqpMQgLaMgM_oUHSaL6Q", "review_id": "3y0bGoSkKdQ_RSjW1aBh8A", "text": "I love to write Thank You cards using the cute, unique, quality stationary cards I always find here.  I also love to run out of cards and have an excuse to come back in and roam around the store, seeing what's new and picking up something special - This place also always has the best (and unique!) Birthday Gifts too!", "business_id": "stVENgLTS3MiMhyeJ7XQZg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S6jx4Ke5r2JfLlH59tdYDA", "review_id": "YG9b9sB57Qsem0mmXzjWKg", "text": "Really creative and innovative selection of gifts and cards! They inspire you to say \"thank you\", \"welcome\", \"I care\", \"keep in touch\", \"happy ....\" and maintain all those important connections with wonderful friends and family.", "business_id": "stVENgLTS3MiMhyeJ7XQZg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aTi0NVrcPJWbN6jAsJVcAw", "review_id": "nBcZuYa_pATGbL3JEtaUJQ", "text": "Write-Ons is a stationery/tchotchke shop in CenPho on the NEC of 7th St and Rose Lane. This is more of a chick store, so guys you have been warned. \n\nThey have a selection of cards, blank stationery, Vera Bradley bags, gift bags and associated wrap, picture frames, hats and scarves, and so on. The prices are a bit steep, but I needed a couple cards in a pinch and I wanted some good ones. The employees seemed nice enough, but they seemed to be more engaged with people they knew in the store rather than asking if I needed help finding anything. The store is crammed with lots of stuff and can be a bit difficult to maneuver. \n\nI usually keep personalized stationery on hand, and I'll probably come back here when I need more. I'll update my review when I do that, but for right now three stars is about all I can give it.", "business_id": "stVENgLTS3MiMhyeJ7XQZg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z4xZrZi_AMtOR6I24dPrHQ", "review_id": "8g9GYwyKKb1qnDePSxGQxQ", "text": "This is the only place I go when I need greeting cards. The store has a wonderful assortment of gifts and seasonal items. The women who work there treat you like family.", "business_id": "stVENgLTS3MiMhyeJ7XQZg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RYvQDnsqfnqAxOKECWiHhg", "review_id": "xbkbCanWuv6mc5ND4NyzLw", "text": "I can't comment on the selection of items, because I barely made it through the door. The staff at this store is very rude. \n\nI specifically drove here because I was excited to see what they have here. I LOVE stationery and paper goods and am nostalgic for my favorite stores of that kind from my time living on the east coast. It was 3:55pm on a Saturday, and apparently they close at 4 (I didn't know). \n\nWhen my husband and I walked in, two store people were at the register helping another customer. Instead of greeting me, they looked at my with shock to see me and asked emphatically, \"Can I help you?\" As though I were in the wrong place. \n\nAt first I thought I must be confused, that I'd walked into an appointment-only card shop. Realizing they were closing a few minutes later, I explained I had driven to come see the store and that I hadn't realized they were closing soon, and I made a motion for the door. Realizing their own rudeness and perhaps that another customer was watching this, they begrudgingly mumbled something about how I could stay but it was clearly half-hearted. \"Come back another time!\" they said. \n\nI absolutely will not be coming back another time because that behavior was nuts! I worked many boutique retail jobs throughout college and would never have treated a customer that way. In fact, as a rule of thumb, most small shops don't mention closing time to customers until after they've closed, and then only to explain why you're locking the door or pulling down displays (gentle coaxing that you are winding down). \n\nThey definitely lost a customer today--and for all future visits. \n\nI also never write Yelp reviews--I just was so bowled over by the terrible customer service that I felt compelled in hopes that other people won't waste a trip.", "business_id": "stVENgLTS3MiMhyeJ7XQZg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "e4TQFVfepzHf--hnBsjntg", "review_id": "OBtDpunr32Yg0WUzru7Zig", "text": "If you have been looking for a true hole in the wall Mexican restaurant for cheap tasty authentic Mexican cuisine, this is your place.  I must have driven by Juan's a thousand times on my way to work without ever noticing it.  It is a totally non-descript cinder block building with no windows or obvious entrances.  It's a little scary looking, especially since it is right next to the 51.  Trust me.  You need to check it out.  Inside is a bustling family run restaurant that feels like home.  The food is really good.  I have already been back several times since being introduced to Juan's by a friend.  It is destined to become a part of my restaurant rotation.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uVU1FyUPPVxzZ8jbye-rFA", "review_id": "MxviNIJzusEMuZQ_KgGaRA", "text": "Not bad mexican food. I like their guacamole - even though it looks like pureed baby food. I usually get a bean and cheese deep fried burrito. The salsa is kinda too hot for me. I have eaten there at least 5 times and the food always seems to not be as hot as I would like, but still bearable.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wAm7i46tiGxSlxwTp4shjw", "review_id": "B8001LaOPq0yIlENUOd5Nw", "text": "Richelle and LJ turned me onto Juan's.  It is Great Authentic Mexican food.  Reasonably priced and nice clean atmosphere.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "vF4B6eFdoDmyV_l7MLHMzw", "review_id": "0OPzfOG02ubaJVC-rIBV2A", "text": "This is one of my favorite spots go dine after a loong wait of sitting around in the Indian Hospital's many waiting rooms. \n\nI've never been there during lunch hours, usually right before the evening rush and I've never experienced a long wait. I've noticed that it's pretty quiet, I'm usually sitting at the loudest table in the place! The service is decent. I've had better and I've also have had FAR worse! \n\nThe food is good. Their combinations are GIANT! And so is their soda! They come in these HUGE cups, and it's hard for me to finish a second! lol, but someone at my table is always willing to help me! Their tortas are to DIE for!! I always order either the Al Pastor or Carne Asada Torta! Their salsa is very good but it can be a struggle to get the waitress to get a second bowl. \n\nThe staff behind the counter always seems busy preparing food and getting to-go orders ready. It's sometimes cool to watch them go at it all warp speed! One thing about this place is that you have to go up to the counter to get your ticket when you're ready to pay instead of having the waitress bring you the check. This is a cultural thing, a lot of hardcore authentic mexican places are like this, so just go with it. \n\nParking in their lot can be a lil tricky, I've hit a few cars trying to park my car here, but I think it's because I'm a bad driver. But still make sure your rear view and side view mirrors are facing the right direction! :P and expect a great meal with no frills or BS pretention, this is the real deal... sure, there's better places to get great Mexican food in the town, but after spending half a day to have an IHS dr. tell me that all I need is tylnol, all I want is a flippin' taco!", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lPaYMDmJbAnv_3pmZH_inw", "review_id": "MJxchALvjsbXu6ZCecieNA", "text": "So we walked into this place around 6pm.. it was SO hot and humid in there it was barely tolerable. After we were sat this baby started screaming and puking all over the mother, the table, itself.. was pretty disgusting. After getting over that the waitress brought over menu and chips and salsa. Took one bite of the salsa, that was it.. out of here. The salsa here is from a can.. tasted like tin with some added cumin. The chips were cold, greasy, stale and soggy form the humidity. Threw a buck in the table and walked out. \n\nPerhaps its better in the winter time sans the swamp coolers and the puking baby?", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WRVrxPlDOCFsKmzhjdGqxg", "review_id": "EnNQFMKYHXU3EOJHhilsGA", "text": "Juan's is a fabulous Mexican restaurant in Central Phoenix. Hidden near the 51 and Thomas Road in a building that looks like a sports or topless bar, Juan's offers excellent Mexican food with great prices and friendly service.\n\nFor under $6 one can order a huge burrito and a large (\"small\") bag of chips with salsa to go. Even when the spacious restaurant is crowded, there is normally not a long wait to be seated and order. Introduced to this restaurant by a friend of mine who was born in Phoenix, Juan's is now in my \"regular rotation\" for Mexican food and a place that I like to share with friends.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ntxl5G4Cr1Fo-y8e84YUug", "review_id": "4ANo9iH4XuVbkiTzFuoICw", "text": "I am not sure that some of these people were at the right place. I have never had a bad meal or experience there. All food is homemade including the salsa. The grilled shrimp are amazing! If you order beans, rice and salsa..mix altogther..aka: \"the mixture\"...that's all you need on any given hangover or non-hanging day...it's like crack salsa....It has always been very clean and great service...go for breakfast or lunch before 11:15..then after 2...otherwise you will wait a very very very long time...or dinner you can always get a seat....LOVE YOU JUAN!", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lND1_sIXaA1GYDxVduyMsA", "review_id": "ae9GUohsZgPXwXm_czWcyA", "text": "Food is good, not great but the best is the price. Best price for Mexican food around. We go in the early evenings and it's full.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5wN78N4K0a39C-uPzPmxDw", "review_id": "8H6eiEQRk9M2UAbctkiY5g", "text": "I went to Juan's yesterday with some friends from work. When we got back they asked us how it was. It was okay. \n\nI was pretty underwhelmed with the service, chips, and salsa- all pretty bland. My chimichanga was okay, big and beefy, pretty difficult to mess up. The guacamole was weird though, really thin and pureed, possibly from a mix even. The beans and rice were standard, and everything came in very big portions, including the soft drinks which are roughly the size of a small bucket! I liked my friends green chile plate much better than what I got, which is why Juan's gets a generous third star, otherwise, this place would be a solid 2 stars. \n\nIt is really, super cheap and they don't scrimp on the AC (it was about 60 degrees in there!) Some people probably like that, I think it makes my food go cold way too fast. Would I go again? Meh. Maybe. If I was in front of it and felt like big, cheap Mexican food- otherwise there are many other places I would opt for.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2FiNCj5rM3nF0qgaWf86Gg", "review_id": "8WD3Nf6lQ1t0NEzKcvq00A", "text": "With the exception of the tortillas, this place is pretty run-of-the-mill for Mexican food in Phoenix.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wAm7i46tiGxSlxwTp4shjw", "review_id": "RG1FNTxyUi_--n93gn29Fw", "text": "Juan's could be one of the best Mexican restaurants I have been to.   This is a family owned business. The food is authentic, prices are cheap, service is great!  A friend of mine suggested that we go there because they did very well with the health department inspections.  What a great treat.   If you did not know it was there, you would never stop in.  Do yourself a favor, stop by if you are in the hood (16th street and Thomas)!  You won't regret it!", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GMCchZHZT-5HXGu8kJJDoQ", "review_id": "XeByqA1LEdtoAj3aGruCAg", "text": "Let me start by saying that I didn't really like this place at all the first time I went. It was divey and I couldn't get passed the salsa. My wife is a big fan and would make me go and I just didn't dig it. Oh but how things change as Juan's grew on me. Since I first started going 2 or 3 years ago it has undergone a renovation and is a bit more appealing now than it used to be. \n\nFrom torta's to tamales to cheecrisps I've never had anything I didn't like. The food is solid, the prices are great. I can't think of any place in central Phoenix that's as clean and friendly with prices as low. I love the rice, the beans are okay too. The only thing I don't like is the salsa which I can get over for the quality of everything else and the price. Even my kids love the \"little Juan's\" menu, they always get the cheese enchilada and love it. Not too spicy and pretty darn good.  Juan's is a jewel of central Phoenix and after a little convincing I'm glad I found it.\n\nCons:\nI don't like the salsa\nNot open on Sundays\n\nPros:\nFriendly and speedy service\nGreat prices\nGood size menu\nBeer\nYou can watch them make the food", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "-9mljS0O9mwdOnGv-Oea3Q", "review_id": "KYg5oBZS7TZUBawDhgBzXA", "text": "Well if you think this is Authentic and great food the Mexican cooks you know aren't very good. I went with Authentic Mexican friends and none were impressed by the food. I called it mediocre and they called it less than. To me it reminded me of Home EC, Mexican food cooking lessons of the inexperienced Jr High Student. Oh, but wait... they don't teach Home EC anymore! So grading this meal (dinner) would be difficult. At least the waitress had a cool air about her that said I don't eat much of anything here, so you can't hold my opinion up to any of this feed. That's right feed not food. \nFurthermore the decor and vibe in the place is lacking. Sitting there reminded me of a pass life experience of eating and waiting at a bus terminal.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a4LJJU26cSE7k12-0sEw0Q", "review_id": "GZstqG2VWTlY-1eszCrGPQ", "text": "I love the salsa; plenty of garlic and no green chilies. I pick up to-go containers all the time, and it  gets hotter and tastier the longer is sits in the fridge. \n\nThis is the kind of Mexican place where everything is fried. There's no windows, so if you go at a peak time, you're going to smell when you leave. It is dive-ish, but it's family run and they are really nice folks. \n\nEverything is good, especially the albondigas soup. Get a combo with whatever you want, as the rice and beans are top-notch.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_GVAV2LjUWEs9fGjslex_A", "review_id": "DgZUAp8dnPfcYseI8-NgXw", "text": "This place gets slammed at lunch and I don't think the restaurant does that well of managing the rush.  I have been here a few times and you typically need to wait longer than usual for your food.  The food quality is good and the service is ok if you can catch one of them.  The prices are surprisingly low... overall the place is just ok.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "W1Us_1XKs97zjSzCjB33TA", "review_id": "1a4RnYPYMDsm1lVGHCWyLQ", "text": "One of my father's patients had recommended Juan's and said it was the best Mexican food around. My Dad and I decided to test that theory on a recent trip I had to Phoenix.\n\nJuan's is an unassuming box building with a green awning and sign that reads \"Juan's Authentic Mexican Food.\" After entering, the first thing I noticed was that there were a lot of Hispanic people enjoying their lunch, which is always a good sign. The establishment is clean and simple. You have the option to take out or dine in with waitress service. Dine in we did and we were greeted by the peppiest waitress I've come across in a long time.\n\nI ordered a carne asada burrito, enchilada style and with sour cream and guacamole on the side. It was excellent, and ridiculously filling. In fact, sad enough as it is, I couldn't even put it all down. And to wash all that down I had a nice sized horchata. My Dad had a quesadilla and was equally satisfied. Mmm, I'll be back Juan. Mark my words.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z0w6C-21dwt1rXOhmepJJw", "review_id": "pT4P4hb0qY7eIHub1eoiDw", "text": "Juans is like finding the perfect shade of lipstick, you feel so lucky and good all day!!! i LOOOOVE this place, one of my favorites, an close to my casa~!~ EVERYTHING and i do mean that is there ggin tastic! good prices, daily specials and you can call an order in and it will be ready in 10 minutes! go, NOW what you waitin for!!!", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kA7gZoPRQ33rD2T6_Uoh3A", "review_id": "oqoyCSIq-ptzfbO02CvbCg", "text": "Juan's is my all-time favorite Mexican food restaurant.  Usually we call ahead and pick it up because the lunch rush CAN be a  bit daunting, but for all of the business they do, they seem to handle it as well as possible.   the service is always friendly and the portions are huge and cheap.  the salsa is fantastic!  if you're in a hurry, i recommend ordering to go or going EARLY or LATE.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dUAsWWDh5AzwGOGoh3XEeA", "review_id": "hVHPQc5CWlxAtEDOoYbZCg", "text": "Juan's has the best bean burritos! \nFreindly, clean & independant.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "C8A0nTFO5JWTLqBwS_W3Rg", "review_id": "8YkV7qP2ecmrGRmQJ8hbFQ", "text": "We used to go to Carolina's regularly, but after reading reviews on Juan's, I thought I would give them a try. Have never gone back to Carolina's. \nThe food served at Juan's is delicious and cheap. Their nachos with guac and machaca are the best I have ever had. The service is quick and I always feel at home there. I try to go once a week, and I never walked out disappointed.  For me, that's great atmosphere. They sure sodas in huge glasses, as is their generous portions.\nTheir green corn tamales are the best, as is their green enchilada sauce. Also a favorite are their cheese crisps, machaca enchilada and ground beef tacos. Try their sopapillas for desert.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wcOqMTV92kxOornA42KyoA", "review_id": "pdpPGPnutBnCoJ0OkUc2Hw", "text": "I don't give any restaurant a 5STAR; but Juan's is as close as I get.  I've been going to Juan's since it used to be on the NE corner of 16th Street & Thomas (1994?); when the kids were small; now they are much older - and all still working at the restaurant.  I don't think there is one thing on the menu I haven't had.  But to give you suggestions:\n* Chile Relleno - won't go to anywhere else\n* Green Corn Tamales - didn't like them until Juan's\n* Machaca (either Burritos or Plate)\n* Refried Beans - plain & simple but the best around.\n* Beef Tacos, hey I love them - can't explain it just do.\n* Burritos always at least 2 meals for me.\nI love that they expanded and made it with more booths.\nLove Arriba's, Sylvia's La Canasta, Mi Patio, La Tolteca and many others...But, Juan's will hold a special place in my heart & stomach...", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xXddQy6m2cLcz9tfQu5fyA", "review_id": "EFjcEq5dIQ9JgpqeFeXmAQ", "text": "The food here is delicious, authentic Mexican food and the servers are very friendly. However, if this place is crowded, be prepared to wait a long time for your food...I waited 45 minutes once -yikes! The prices are great though and my family of four ate here for about $24 which is an awesome deal.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_GVAV2LjUWEs9fGjslex_A", "review_id": "OuD_QYBUoxZjK8HGNAiXZQ", "text": "Ok, I'm pulling out the five stars... their services now is now much faster, the food is so reasonable, the staff is friendly.  I find myself coming in once a week now.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "co09fsGwtf2VERUpoi1_hA", "text": "This nice, mid-sized place opens at 10 & already had a good crowd when I arrived at 10:40 this morning.  After receiving a nice greeting upon entry, I got situated in a comfortable booth & ordered a #14 Combo, which featured my usual, a Chile Relleno, a shredded beef taco, Spanish Rice & refried beans.\n\nRight away, my friendly server  brought me chips & salsa, & they were both GREAT!  Pretty soon I had wolfed up the whole bowl of salsa, & she brought me more, right away, without me even having a chance to ask!\n\nPretty soon my Combo arrived, & everything was really delicious!  The Chile Relleno was zingy without being too hot, & the refried beans were extra good, too.  The portions were generous, & on top of that I received a huge, hot flour tortilla rolled up in aluminum in foil.  (They don't let you leave this place hungry!)\n\nMy whole experience here was 5-Stars in every way, including the very reasonable price of $7.29!    Woohoo!    :-))", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DghMl81bONCh5ELnrgn4Fw", "review_id": "fDdK_Gj5khyp92n8VihlvQ", "text": "Nothing too special about this place. Just close to where we live.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GMCchZHZT-5HXGu8kJJDoQ", "review_id": "Oi2zOI3uzGWiI3QjFFjhlQ", "text": "I originally gave this place 4 stars. In hindsight that may not have been appropriate and I'm downgrading it to 3 stars.\n\nI haven't been for a while now as the last time I went I had a tamale that was just not good.\n\nSo I have had not-so-good food there now and felt I should revise accordingly.\n\n3 stars is A-OK which I think is a fair rating for a place with such great prices and good service.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ylbgyS2p_uSZndpqrqIv-Q", "review_id": "Cd6o2CyNkKNqdBrvBeACXQ", "text": "My friends, who live in Arizona, brought me here promising me a great dining experience with fantastic authentic Mexican food. Being from Alaska, I don't get the chance for authentic Mexican food very often. I was severely disappointed.\n\nThe service was horrible. We waited too long to get a table, too long to get our order taken, and way too long for boxes for our food. The staff was friendly, just incredibly slow. Granted, the restaurant was full.\n\nThe food, however, was also a letdown. I've had better Mexican food in Alaska. Won't be going here again.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "--65q1FpAL_UQtVZ2PTGew", "review_id": "dmvm2Hq6lUn9MVMiUGmhOg", "text": "Another mixed bag when it comes to Mexican food. Juan's was pretty good; in fact, I really liked pico de gallo a lot as well as the pork and green chile burrito. But, I am a stickler for chips and salsa. Most places always serve fresh chips and refreshing salsa, but Juan's chips were stale. Also, the salsa tasted like tomato juice mixed with diced veggies; it almost had me saying, \"NEW YORK CITY?!\" (hopefully that joke isn't too outdated). On top of that, the tacos I got were also a bit stale. Again though, the pork and green chile burrito (served enchilada style) and the pico were wonderful! Ahh! Such a mixed experience!\n\nI know I'll be back to Juan's eventually, but now I know what I'll probably stay away from on the menu (it is possible it was a fluke, but we'll see). The service was pretty speedy and pleasant so I can recommend it for a quick/cheap bite, but choose your food wisely.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bmDivXQy-KB4_dPIS9ZA8w", "review_id": "eA7LGY-M5-uB0TA9u-GVIQ", "text": "I agree that Juans is good but its not the best Mexican food I have ever had. What makes or breaks a Mexican restuarant for me is the chip and salsa and I thought the chips and salsa were average at Juans.\nI had the combo #15 which is a cheese enchilada and a beef or chicken taco w rice and beans. The refried beans were the best part, they are super tasty. The price is right and the portions are big.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ngD5RF07pxwlq4euexSluA", "review_id": "h8eQ3mDx120Mhv5uRZiJQA", "text": "I love me my Juan's!  \n\nI debated between 4 and 5 stars.  I decided on 5, and I will tell you why!\n\nFOOD gets the 5 stars- a rating for \"Old School Mexican Food\"; not for Elements or Kai.  In the genre of budget-priced Mexican food, it's a 5 star.\n\nThe food is SOOOO good!  It is that old school Sonoran style type of Mexican I remember from when I was a kid in Phoenix (60's-70's).  It is simple, generous servings but not monstrously so.  \n\nThe staff are long-term, get to know you types.  They work hard, and are very easy going when it comes to just about anything; even when you pay, they'll take your group's bill and allow you to pay one at a time, so no dealing with a split check a the table.  This is good for groups going out for lunch from work.\n\nIn the early 90's there original location was on 16th St- TINY... and they were renown for their burros.  They are still a mainstay today and if you aren't certain of what to order, get a burrito.  Their tortas are also exceptional.  I am partial to the basic combo plates.\n\nThe drawbacks:  and yes, there are some-  \n\nTIME.  I would go more often, but the amount of time you will wait can be very inconsistent.  Even when we arrive early (for lunch), there can be delays.  I shouldn't be gone for more than an hour for lunch, and have been 90 minutes twice when out at Juan's.  For me, this is a problem.  And even though i really like the wait-staff, i think that there are some organizational issues that cause the hold-ups.  Maybe understaffed?  I don't know for sure, but it's worth mentioning.\n\nCHIPS.  I like the chips and hot sauce, but don't LOVE them.  They are the old school variety, which are OK but I do like me some really hot out of the fryer chips served with cold chunky salsa, and that's not what you'll get here.  You will get the smooth red hot sauce and usually tepid thicker chips. \n\nIf you  haven't tried Juan's, and you don't have an inflexible schedule, DEFINITELY give them a try.  Order an old favorite, and see if you like how they prepare it.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KD2t6YxMPCdwtCpHt-HT8w", "review_id": "7PAqqS5FYVuvgKVZt4do0g", "text": "After reading the revues its really kinda a mixed bag.  I mean if you don't want to wait for a table, don't go at peak hours.  I've never had any thing stale or old tasting.  They have a huge menu serving alot of different dishes.  I have to admit, I usually order a la cart because I cant finish a combo.  Right now I'm stuck on the cheese enchilada, side of beans, and a large flour tortilla and they are huge!  The service is always excellent and I have never had any long delays in getting waited on or getting the food.  There is nothing I know of on the menu that isn't tasty.  But, one the I would like to mention is the things you can take home: such as tortillas2.45 for a dozen that weigh over 3 lbs.,  hot sauce very reasonable, beans at a good price.  Just a thought.  Oh and I can't remember being made to feel as welcome as I do at Juans.   Ciao", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "29Ti5hLbdCzLIt7oLxnBjA", "text": "It was windy & rainy this morning, as I was out running errands.  I realized that it was just the right weather for some great Mexican food, so I whipped in here to Juan's for a second visit!\n\nNow if it's a torta you want, there's no substitute for Los Reyes de la Torta, but for a regular Mexican menu, I can't recommend this place highly enough.  Here are a few points from my experience today:\n\n*  Super comfortable atmosphere due to window free dining room with just-right lighting & acoustics!  Yes, the place is busy...  Yes, there are lots of kids.  No, nothing will interfere with your comfort, especially in any one of the booths lining both available walls.  The \"vibe\" is just perfect here!\n\n*  Their extensive, easy to understand menu gives you plenty of Combination choices, & at low prices!\n\n*  The chips are terrific, & the delicious salsa is just hot enough.  ... And yes, they're free!  (Yes, some Mexican places are charging for chips now!  Can you imagine?)\n\n*  I have been waited on by \"Crystal\" both times that I've been here, & received extra friendly, \"just right\" service!\n\nI had a #14 Combo today ($7.29), which included a Chile Relleno (made with a Big Jim New Mexico Chile), a shredded beef taco, generous servings of refried beans & cheese topped Spanish Rice, & three hot corn tortillas rolled up in foil on the side.  The food here is a little fiesty overall, but not super hot, & it's all delicious.\n\nThis is a restaurant where everything is right!     :-))", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GOwr-GpWKBzf7vhcc2cH9g", "review_id": "56jczsq53vwYy01b-PyLSg", "text": "We usually get Juan's take out 2-3x's a month. Never disappointed! My favs are the Taco Combo plate with shredded beef. Another favorite is the green corn tamales. I have never gotten a stale chip or not to par salsa from there in my life! Chips are warm when I pick up and the salsa is fresh with the great mix of cilantro and spice. Must be luck. \n\nI have only dined in 2 times, and the service was great both times, even though it was pretty packed. They even refilled when I was only half full on the drink. \n\nThis place is consistently good!", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "xopO03gWwnEe0JNkHBV8Kw", "review_id": "DZy2Hja_U68z5zjDpKJMaQ", "text": "This afternoon Rand H. and I stopped in for an early dinner. It was nice and cool inside. There was a booth available to our left as we stepped in the door. We were greeted with chips and each our own little bowl of spicy good salsa. No more than 3 min later we were greeted by our hostess Crystal and asked what we would like to drink. One minute later as we wet our whistles we ordered our din din. Rand ordered a #14 Chile Relleno & shredded beef taco, and I ordered a # 36 Pescado Relleno (Fish) plate.\n\nNo more than 7 min. later I was looking at my meal and it was looking at me. (The fish was served flayed open with head and tail still attached.)\nONE WORD:  Yummy! It was tasty as can be, and I was glad, as I normally order a Carne Asada Burrito when I eat Mexican food. I highly recommend this spot and It's a shame Alexander and Nader had such a soggy humid experience here. It seems to have been fixed as this was not the case on my first visit here this evening. \n\nOh, and I liked the old photos of things like Poncho Villa's Wanted poster and other early 1900's historical Mexican events.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rfqg9hQVINyYAdcAABhpzA", "review_id": "EK_-6ItSucQWST0H4Cs4AQ", "text": "Their food is delish!   No matter what dish I've had , I've never been dissapointed.  I would say the prices sometimes are a lil higher but food is good!   I was a fan before they changed locations, they used to be a small hole in the wall on 16th and Thomas... I hate their new locations it's hiddend and parking sucks.  BUt the food is worth it!", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "caELu3OqZm8LkdikpmEB4w", "review_id": "bYbM8KriMKihDpQxelIEmA", "text": "This place is great. It is divey and cheap, yet it has fresh tasty food coupled with outstanding service. It is also very clean. This full service restauraunt has nothing on the menu over $10 and everything is wonderful including some of the best rice and beans in the valley. the food is authentic and everything is not covered with hot melted cheese. The tamales, burritos, carne asada and enchiladas are great. This place is always crowded but has lots of tables and  I have never had a hard time geating a seat and I have no problems saying this is one of the best mexican spots in the valley.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ULm3xTh4tmWkIWTLEyQBQg", "review_id": "R1IzEOMUufS2EOaxoEmF4w", "text": "Oh, Juan's, you taunt me with your scrumptious #28 (cheese enchilada and chili relleno).  The beau and I recently discovered this place, way too close to our home, and we now need to eat their two or three times a week.  Really good chips and a fresh, simple and bright-flavored salsa.  Packed at lunch time but they still have super fast service.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MQiH2r_YcOvDVjRORz01Dg", "review_id": "qGIhxGAdNpepnIAYV0K6Nw", "text": "I am giving Juans 3 stars. Only because I have came here for 8 years now. Way before the crowds and the long waits to get a seat (very annoying). When a Bean & cheese burrito was just $1. Time after time I have given in to coming here because of the Green Chile Burritos and Beans. This last visit I had it. I am sorry. I know the family who owns this place work hard. The father, mother and children we have seen here constantly trying to keep the place afloat. But please, hire a few more people to help you out.. You are gonna lose loyal customers. I couldn't believe almost 20 minutes waiting for a table then another 30 to get cold food :( Very disappointing.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XDVABSG5JRXry3Dm45vnyA", "review_id": "d052XkQ3lzIpsvqIVeQ99w", "text": "Superior to taco shops and even less expensive.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HAIhdvH8nxvjLyY2VlYpVQ", "review_id": "0_GoDM-O3HR9R549_Nmjxg", "text": "We drive from Scottsdale just to have Juan's food!  If you are looking for 5 star atmosphere, not here, but if you are looking for 5 star food.  You are in the right place!!!  This Phoenix restaurant is family owned - Mom runs the kitchen, daughters run front of house with mom and dad and the brother run back of house (except for the cooking) and the register.  Once they know you, it feels like you are part of the family!", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2QzrMw_uWZuhPFvqie0cmg", "review_id": "AcrVSJ2wLZ2qOCNhGK_apQ", "text": "I was in the area and was looking for a casual Mexican restaurant and stopped in here on a whim. Juan's is in a older building and there's nothing fancy about the place, but the food met and exceeded my expectations, in flavor, quantity and price. I had a Chile Rilleno and a Chicken Enchillda with retried beans, and it was all delicious. When I ordered the Relleno my waitress raved about how good they were, and from the first bite I understood her enthusiasm - I wished I had ordered 2 more! The salsa was good enough for me to take home some - I'm kinda tired of the diced-tomato kind, Juan's is more like a sauce, and I'm still enjoying it at home. I'll definitely keep this place in mind.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ry48Bta6spNowOkiMNC_xg", "review_id": "ggLt4FwoT1zcjJrSMn4PBA", "text": "Lots of food, low price\nLarge choice, good chips, salsa warm\nTastes good anytime\n\nI was sure I'd written another review of Juan's.  The pictures on the Welcome tab still scream, \"Write! write! write!\" at me.\n\nWhy am I trying to write Haiku for a Mexican restaurant?  \n\nArizona, U.S.A.  \n\nNevermore", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MxhVDN0JyOALBV7VUmZRXA", "review_id": "gKhmxpqGwX0mE9KkS4fBfA", "text": "best kept secret in Phoenix and we love it that way, it can get crowded on Friday nights and Saturdays\nAnyone I have sent there becomes a fan instantly\nFamily owned and run, you go there a few times, they know exactly who you are and what you eat.\nLove, Love, Love this gem, have lived in Phoenix all my life and know that there aren't too many AUTHENTIC mexican food places like this around!", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CVu5-eAfJWpDMRT6kbfxrQ", "review_id": "DgUcSIn466b3NXWHNbewTQ", "text": "This place is amazing. Everything I've ordered has been so good, and the price point is right where it should be. I generally order the machaca, tamales, or the supreme nacho's with shredded beef. That machaca is so freaking good. I can eat it by the spoon full!", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4jdDJgie5LZvwxjKEfbk3Q", "review_id": "lC6LxjzYB9jHwVCbFKkwMw", "text": "I used to love to eat at this place. But it seems everyone goes there and is always packed. Not enough cooks & servers to feed the mass of people who eat there. The staff always seems rude, to wait for your food for about an hour is crazy. You don't even have to wait that long a a steak house where the food is cooked fresh, not sitting.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pkgYy4PBrVCT6H0sILmTvA", "review_id": "rgXS_gWB9ffpQ1ntVq-ScA", "text": "Visited on March 1 for dinner with a large group. It was super crowded, pretty noisy (these are things I can forgive if the food is good). Service wasn't great either, there were only 3 servers and they were working pretty hard. We waited a long time for our orders and about 2 people had to wait a really long time for their food.\n\nThe chips and salsa were eh, ok. I ordered a chicken enchilada and a beef taco, no sides. The food was bland and not too flavorful. Unfortunately, a person in our party found a hair in their taco. After hunting down our server, she quickly took it away, but there was quite a wait for the new plate.\n\nIt's cheap, but I wouldn't go back unless I had no choice.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zotoulIORKEm9pW1Arh5Cg", "review_id": "OEPP-ClwJf5dmfyATPCEOw", "text": "Prices were cheap however food was served well after others who came in and they literally put Brown gravy on the Mexican food, staff ignored simple requests...only reason for 1 star was due to price", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ujCTCPVvedq5fUbVgoWj6g", "review_id": "m49oNrtLIWb41QRMopE3dA", "text": "I had the number 12 to go. I was disappointed with this dish. It was greasy and had too much cheese. It was also fairly bland.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7C-jyTrOX-iJ-MrSJuh-8A", "review_id": "YHYI6WeurzJWqWFON9GI8g", "text": "Juan's is so-so, acceptable but the guacamole, salsa, and chips are not homemade. I have been coming here for about 10 years, although not frequently. We know the family that runs the place and everyone gives great service except for the owner who is unfriendly. Lunch hour is always packed, be prepared to wait and no matter what, the wait to get your food is always slow no matter how empty or packed. \n\nOn our recent visit, our chips were cold and stale, you could taste the lard and the salsa is a runny type most likely from a bottle. At least that's what is tastes like. Nothing about the beans and rice stands out. The burritos are well made and are pretty much the highlight of the menu. The prices are cheap $7-8 combos. Good if you are in the area but given the choice of having to take a drive, you can find better Mexican elsewhere.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5B06XY_KAPCPqCgXsRWmKQ", "review_id": "ZDdiqYb2IjE6k6EVJkcmTQ", "text": "Delicious, authentic, fairly cheap and friendly. Chicken supreme nachos are delicious as are the chile rellanos", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hcctCQy3bdZMezrUKkZLtA", "review_id": "TPB6Dg-z-2zo2-1YkNE3Bw", "text": "Deeeeee-lish! Good, old fashioned and legit Mexican food. It seriously tastes like you're enjoying a home cooked meal at a friends' home. Simple plates full of flavorful food. I demolished my chile relleno, beef taco and rice and beans. Yep, all by myself. The prices are so affordable too that I can see why customers keep going back. Staff are friendly and service is good too. An all over good go to spot for satisfying your craving for good homstyle Mexican food.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0cpYLEs1lvGL1jcOB0exQQ", "review_id": "mRzXpqrKZG_qziW7T_mD_g", "text": "My brother and I have been going to Juan's for years. It is family owned and they recognize us every time we walk in. The service is solid, but they do get busy during lunch so sometimes you do have to be a little patient depending on the time you are eating. The food is good and cheap. I recommend the #1 with a soft chicken taco and a green beef burro. I also like the #22 which is a steak burrito with onions, peppers, guacamole and comes with a side of rice and beans.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MxhVDN0JyOALBV7VUmZRXA", "review_id": "5AsslCEkQk8Uj3rIevEv7A", "text": "Really, you guys think chips should be the basis of a good or bad rating????? wow how about the actual food, the real meal, not the free stuff in front of you to nibble while you are waiting.\nJuan's has awesome food, nothing I haven't liked yet, red, green, chicken, carne asada. you name it mmmm good.\nOld school eating without all the bells and whistles. They don't load the plate with a pound of cheese and a half a pound of garnish like some places (carlos O) does.\nNor do they just do 1 thing great and forget the rest- it's all great. And then you have other places that grill meat or do something fancy with fish/chicken or meat and slop half cooked rice and garbage beans on your plate. This is good home grown mexican food! Great family that has made an awesome business themselves. Many many others must agree or they wouldn't be so packed most of the time, great neighborhood place too, that's why you see them do so many take out orders.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yZEz7ZHDt9MU7ehH9ecCQA", "review_id": "Z8ZDdD0K24yUxtx7LbW5dg", "text": "I love Juans!  I have been coming here for about 10 years and the food is definitely authentic!  I have always had great service and most of the time is is pretty quick.  I have found the owner, Juan, to be very friendly.  The salsa is great and I haven't had anything I don't like here.  Their refried beans are fantastic and my favorite is their green chile!\n\nI highly recommend Juans!", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "va02uX_MvN2suVKIX_pNeA", "review_id": "OGmzp7PaLXDo0G7dLkN3kQ", "text": "Family owned homestyle mexican food for the masses. Good flavor inexpensive. quesadillas for the kids and cheese crisps to start while you wait . Guac is good. My fave are the tacos chicken or beef. I have friends who are fans of the green chile really havent had anything on the menu I didnt like. They do serve beer as well. During dinner area is full and they usually have two servers. Always friendly (maybe just not peppy) and even if food isnt fast its not because the workers are sitting around twiddling thumbs.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7gfDtGy7CLMk9YrTWjTwlA", "review_id": "ejSCaNe8_LzATMYtNVg-gg", "text": "Been going to Juan's for over 10 years.  It is family owned, they are great people but don't expect them to be gregarious, they seem somewhat shy.  \n\nThis place has great family style Mexican food.  The salsa is not out of the can as some have suggested, it is fantastic.  The chips are a weak spot, not always fresh or hot.\n\nI love the chimichanga and carne asada tacos.  You can't this quality and quantity of food for less than $8 anywhere else.  The beans and rice are also great, if not understated.\n\nAnother way to rate a restaurant is it's cleanliness.  They always get top ratings by the county health department.  They can get really busy at lunch and Friday nights, guess lots of other people think this place it great.  Another sign that the place is good....lots of cops eat there too!", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e0Rls_7QxkVcFJtUXDaA0A", "review_id": "uI1WmVGHPYmQGaIOi6YN9A", "text": "Full disclosure:  It's probably getting a bump because it's so close.  That said, I was hungry, wanted Mexican, and Juan's did not disappoint.  Green Chili pork burro totally hit the spot - atmosphere was clean and welcoming.  Chili Relleno was good, not mind blowing, but certainly not the worst.  I'd go back for sure... In fact since its so close, I could see it being a go to spot for the south of the border cravings.\n\nWhich reminds me... I'm overdue for a So\u00f1oran dog.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4brhsE8YSdc9L_37WC518g", "review_id": "eAXFFP3GxUfGjQlAZDB_CQ", "text": "Is the best!!! Enchiladas are best!!", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AVHseP2_PaUlCWhSsS7oKg", "review_id": "NptwWKhFZzwShUEcF6kQxg", "text": "I work close to Juan's and have been here on a few occasions. I often find myself wondering why they are always so busy or what makes them so popular. The food is good, not great, but still good. I'm not convinced that the guacamole isn't made from powder. The beans are runny, the rice is pretty average and the service isn't the fastest or the best. Funny thing is I still go back from time-to-time. \n\nIf you want a decent meal at a good price then by all means this will do the trick. If you are going for lunch give yourself plenty of time or call in advance and pick it up. The parking lot is small and fills up quickly.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "paFAm3Ym7rls7vilYXM55g", "review_id": "VQM0rVtGcBJewE8uX6rZWA", "text": "Juan's is a Phoenix staple in my opinion. I moved here from the Northwest about 3 years ago and I've tried just about every Mexican restaurant in the Phoenix downtown area. Juan's is defiantly up there with the best of them, the burritos are awesome and filling, the carne asada is amazing and the tacos are WHOA! I'd recommend this spot to anyone looking for a large, Delicious meal not looking to spend a lot of money (did I mention they were cheap?!?)", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PcXydnyYdFVsZhSWeURezA", "review_id": "9xcxg_dfGyGt3XGFW8RLRw", "text": "My favorite place for mexican food! i'm here at least once a week. There might be only be a handful of places that have better mexican food but dollar for dollar this place is by far the best!!", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "owslT-L2Fnhlh5flSjaHOw", "review_id": "ye23o8Ig3lA7aq_iOTAi9w", "text": "Hands down, this is some of the best tasting Mexican food in Phoenix. The staff is very friendly, recognizes just about all of their regulars and make you feel like family while at their restaurant. At times, the wait can be a little lengthy but it's worth the time and it allows you to enjoy more of their delicious salsa and chips. I recommend the chile relleno or red chile tamale.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 7, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "ysBQMZiuZ7VSu_YAh-lE0Q", "review_id": "mqOuzOds5W9m1hn934MW0A", "text": "Juan's is definitely an awesome place for tacos and burritos.  I have eaten at Juan's for a couple of years now.  The only thing is that if you come for lunch on your lunch break you will have to make sure you tell your boss that you will be gone for a couple of hours.  :)  I say that because they are always really busy and the place is not really that big.  It was nice when they expended the restaurant last year.   \n\nI love there tacos,  it is really worth the wait.  So,  if you are driving around and looking for a place to eat you should head over to Juan's.  The wait staff is always really friendly and they go pretty quick too.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "SZxqMdlFbidxrxjiCDzryQ", "review_id": "adZ-gPGnaF9H6g3_ahoLFQ", "text": "Just ate at Juan's after a terrible experience at Barrio's (around the corner).  Boy am I glad Barrio's sucked because discovering Juan's was definitely the silver lining.\n\nGreat food, super cheap, and, even better, run by a very friendly family.  Had a great neighborhood feel to it (we were visiting Children's Hospital and don't live in the area).  Diverse lunchtime crowd including artists, firemen, and hospital staff and everyone seemed like they were regulars.\n\nJuan's is a gem.  We'll definitely be back whenever we have my nephew at Children's (which sadly, is all too often).", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oTA9p10x9UZfXIKroWZ1LQ", "review_id": "bcZGH9F9d0R1CRGTVkd1tA", "text": "I've gone to Juan's on and off over the past ten years. I return, because I forget that the last time I went I told myself to not go again.\n\nI agree with a previous rater, Juan's food is so-so and acceptable.  Generally speaking, the service might be called good service (\"...except for the owner who is...\").\n\nBe prepared to wait and no matter what, the wait to get your food is always slow no matter how empty or packed--ESPECIALLY if you order take out and ask how long before pick up will be ready. On a recent occasion, I placed a take out order and asked the owner on the phone how long it would take and he told me 20 min.  I waited 15 min before leaving the house and it took 5 min to get there. When I arrived and asked for my order, I was courteously advised by the cashier that it was \"not yet finished.\" I watched the kitchen staff as they initiated preparing my order from the beginning. As I observed this process I asked the clerk why she said my order was already in process and she responded that \"...it was.\"\n\nWhen I had first inquired about my order (having been told it was 'nearly ready') I asked whether chips had been included and the owner advised me that I would have had to have ordered chip and paid for them.  While I waited AT the restaurant for my order for 20 min (that is in addition to the 20 min I waited before leaving my home) I would have thought management would have been courteous enough to offer me chips while I waited. They did not. So, instead of apologizing for the inconvenience of waiting on them or making my wait pleasant, I left a very dissatisfied customer.\n\nWhen I got home with my order, I had to endure my companion's complaints that the Albondigas was skimpy on the meatballs. Same said companion used to frequent Juan's extensively several years ago when he worked closer. He now challenges me each time I indicate intent to go there and refreshes my memory on past disappointments.\n\nThe burritos are indeed well made and are pretty much the highlight of the menu. The tosdadas shell are not freshly fried (you can see them sitting on a shelf above the grill), yet, my tostada was still soft. The prices are cheap $7-8 combos. Again, fair if you are in the area but you can find better Mexican elsewhere, even nearby..", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "3dhVrJcH72Fx9lNGDpXc-A", "text": "Not such a bad place. It has a reputation in some quarters as a sort of Mecca. You'll get good prices on decent Mexican in totally unpretentious surroundings. Not really Mecca", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9z4sGAL1hu9rLJhcFZR8ng", "review_id": "F-T2q5aM34vITqfNR9Fcew", "text": "Juan's has the best beef tacos.  And their lemon margaritas are really good too.  Sometimes they get pretty busy but that's because it's good.  The service doesn't really suffer, just the timing of when you get your food.  But it's well worth it.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "u-yh_ENUSE3Ap4rAmYRw_w", "review_id": "_hvf-K0l6uyr3Fa-wwU3pQ", "text": "Simple Mexican food. Fresh and homemade, friendly fast service and great prices. Whats not to love about Juans?", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "fTAHgfAthXwNsvjMCjPwHw", "review_id": "se3Imf5LCyybAHYbD77UgQ", "text": "This is my favorite place for Mexican food. Not familiar with Mexican food from Mexico, but this food is the closest to authentic as my Tia's. Prices are very reasonable, the staff is friendly and I like the inviting atmosphere. It can get full, but we have never had to wait long at all.\n\nThis year our family had Juan's cater my Tia's funeral services on a Saturday. Some family could not make it in to town until Sunday, so we had to cancel the order, the restaurant is closed on Sundays. We informed the owner of our reason for canceling and apologized. The owner took time out of his Sunday to cater my Tia's funeral services. We cannot thank him enough for going out of his way to do this for our family...and everyone loved the food! Many Thanks!!!!", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "M480r511ZNiOb1cFIe1aUA", "text": "Stopped back in here today for a 3rd (at least) lunch visit.  Here's how things were:\n\n*  Super comfortable atmosphere due to window free dining room with just-right lighting & acoustics accented by the soft voices of the cheerful staff members and  many other customers.  The vibraci\u00f3n (\u00bfFeng shui en Espan\u00f3l?) continues to be just perfect here, as it was on my previous visits!\n\n*  Their extensive, easy to understand menu still gives you plenty of Combination choices, & at low prices that have only increased a little, 40\u00a2 in my case, since my last visit 2 1/2 years ago.     :-)\n\n*  The chips are terrific, & the delicious chunky style salsa is just hot enough.  ... And yes, they're free!  Can you believe some Mexican places are charging extra for chips these days?  \u00a1\u00a1\u00bf\u00bfQU\u00c9 PASA CON LA??!!     :-O\n\n*  My service was friendly & just right, as it has been every time I've been here before.  My server wasn't Crystal this time but another young lady who also earned 5 Stars, just like everything else about this place.  I wish I had gotten her name.\n\nI had a #14 Combo again today ($7.69), which included a Chile Relleno (made with a Big Jim New Mexico Chile), a shredded beef taco, generous servings of refried beans & cheese topped Spanish Rice, & a big flour tortilla, hot & rolled up in foil on the side.\n\nThe food here is a little feisty overall but not super hot, & it's all delicious in this great restaurant where everything was JUST RIGHT again today!     :-))", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1tW2mTmsdVIWN0AjeNs41g", "review_id": "UIJkwFHathDGyEc3mFx88A", "text": "Best Mexican food I've ever had, especially the horchatas. Great service and all of the things on the menu are homemade", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FdAy_l58AhjBORach7h70g", "review_id": "_U4eolMGGMJF7W2H3CJjhw", "text": "I Ordered the red Machac Burrito with rice and beans enchilada style it came to the table hot there rice and beans are absolutely fabulous I don't think the beans are necessarily fat free but splurge it's worth it they give you chips and salsa when you arrive at the table the chips are hot and Salsa is perfect it was an absolute treat to Fine this place and it would not have been possible if not for Yelp so thank everyone out there yup society you did a good job today D", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "fOfn3XczMmQ-WzLLZ_Mz0w", "review_id": "mj_uw9MYTKYF_tqlp53Nuw", "text": "Great food.\nGreat price.\nGreat service.\nGo.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "rxyZ2tWhKWIx2CEMs5H1Ow", "review_id": "rYZ94ydh96dZLPxz9NYoXQ", "text": "Juan's Wednesday.\nIt's a thing! (At least where I work...)\n\nWhile I can't vouch for the restaurant itself, I do know the food to-go is awesome. I got the carne asada burro which was $4.79 and worth every penny. Beware of food belly: it's all meat! (Well there's onion, cilantro, and guac in there too, but it's mostly meat) The tortillas aren't quite as good as Carolina's, but they are a little denser/stretchier which is good when you're not up for messing around with a messy burrito. The meat was flavorful, and lean! I hate when there's a bunch of fatty goobery pieces in the carne, and Juan's didn't disappoint. I only ate a little over half of the burrito because it was so big...and I needed room for chips and salsa.\n\nNow the do or die: chips and salsa. I fancy myself a salsa connoisseur, and this was 8/10 only because I prefer a chunkier salsa. The flavor was really great though: smoky and spicy and obviously fresh. The chips are house made and perfect--firm but not hard, and crispy delicious. Hence my conversion to Nachos next week. \n\nNormally, I reserve nachos for sports bars and happy hours, but next Juansday I am totally ordering the machaca nachos. My work husband got them and they look/sound delicious.\n\nGive it a try. You know you ... JUAN to. *dies laughing*", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aDr2o1V-2RrPwPctWGL7hQ", "review_id": "ZQOdwvKEs4aoNGAu603sSA", "text": "Co-worker of mine told me about this hidden treasure and I decided to give it a try. It is located not in the best place in town but location doesn't matter for me because I went there for authentic Mexican food. The place was packed during lunch with families and blue collar workers. That should give you a clue that its the spot. \n\nWe ordered Green Chilli, Tacos and Quesedila to split three ways. Green Chili was amazing, tacos and  quesedila were good. Overall I had great experience and I can't wait to go back there.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "78SZGso0jVxf6aedF_fEkQ", "review_id": "NP9k_oLYjyM0LWPcbSTy_A", "text": "Juan's is a neighborhood restaurant with good food. Nothing fancy, just good food. We live in the neighborhood and have been there many times. Good selection of beers and friendly staff. I think you'll like comfortable atmosphere.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1F84kcAJO-4NosBcOWab1A", "review_id": "JQqr8RAVFidI2JL0813nsg", "text": "Visited Juan's after reading the numerous complementary reviews. Unfortunately, our experience did not come close to that of more enthusiastic reviewers. The service left something to be desired, primarily because we had to wait over thirty minutes for our food to arrive, even though the restaurant was not packed until after we received our food. Additionally, I was not impressed by the tamale on my plate and found the cheese enchilada cold. My husband was also less than impressed by his chile relleno, but found it more edible than my food. Overall, we have had much better Mexican food at numerous other establishments in the Phoenix area and will not be returning.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nCu2AQILfu5uLE7Dk4m4Vg", "review_id": "jvtiBWjOV0jRyHlgxQVkEA", "text": "We are lucky enough that this is our neighborhood spot...it feels like half the people in there are regulars every time we go. Above average quality for super cheap prices, I am in love with their tortas! ONE WARNING: the tamales are not very good, avoid them here. everything else however is great, you will be wwaddling around full for an afternoon", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j-kShDJgp5acGhqJAkJHnA", "review_id": "A2Vi8FI1vmU4WuNY5NaOVg", "text": "I was hesitant on trying Juan's, as I fellow Yelper who I respect, totally slammed this place, several years ago.  Well, I am glad I did give this place a chance.  For what it is (cheap Mexican food place) it is very good.  I did not love the chips and salsa (free) but the food was fresh and tasty.  Refried Beans, great, rice was so, so.  Their taco's reminded us of a famous taco place in California (Tito's) they do serve beer and wine (wine is super cheap at $2.50 per glass) our server was really nice.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TDnnZRagpsLbPsLvxKeBQA", "review_id": "xd_8s2XgsNuRVV_ra5D5_A", "text": "This is terrible.  The food is very bland and service is very slow.  The employees act like they're the only restaurant in town.  Do yourself a favor and skip this one.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bdu6HzNkM9M_seJJcn2hrw", "review_id": "cLuE1Pkz0c82PWBaoIKPCg", "text": "Place is family owned and operated which is a big plus for me. They serve the authentic Mexican food I grew up with...there are no others around!  I believe the bad reviews are because the people are accustomed to another style of Mexican food, or the chain restaurants.  If bad service is the issue, everyone has a bad day. However, it is not an excuse!  Good service is hard to find Anywhere!!", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IKQ97UfIXRjaYX9RGIEVkQ", "review_id": "Qw2rUYbB72ECxQ600OLjMw", "text": "Great food ... Best rice and beans from a Mexican restaurant. I like  this place a lot", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kOuOsEPESNSvzakinjEleQ", "review_id": "FC-jgWAZjawmcBK-eOdZ3w", "text": "Juan's is by far the greatest Mexican food spot in the valley. I may be biased since I have been eating here for 20 years now (Used to be located on 16th st where the Walgreens is). I dont need a cool \"hippster\" vibe to add to my meal....just give me the basics; Delicious, friendly with great service. \nGreen Chille Burrito-Amazing\nRice and Beans-Amazing\nTamale, encilaldas, taco's...every item on their menu is a solid decision and you wont be dissapointed. \nNew to the resturant? Ask the server for suggestions.\nI have my favorite dishes there but after eating there so often I have literly asked the waitress to suprise me and have never been let down.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nASQU1F5rMp3GwRCYC-DQg", "review_id": "5zJmsUy04TYc8ckQL9EFTQ", "text": "I live on Mexican food! They have the best Mexican take out seriously! I love the tacos and the burritos here. Also they are pretty quick, clean and have awesome people working here. If your in the mood for Mexican this is the place to go! I have to complaints .", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pIbtEvyPvoyLynNXGLSmGA", "review_id": "VllqvM4_Uir8qQLgrYYGIQ", "text": "Been going here for a long time, and am completely enamored with the food, service, prices and family-run atmosphere every time.  I take everyone that visits there for a taste of 'real mexican food' and it's one of the only places I love enough to review.  \n\nThe prices are great, and the food is both incredibly tasty and remarkably consistent from visit-to-visit.  I honestly don't know why, but it's also the only Mexcan restaurant where I always leave feeling full in a good way - I've never felt the typical pains associated with overeating after leaving, even when I've certainly gotten too full. \n\nI recommend the Enchiladas, beef tacos and tamale in their #12, or the steak gorditas in #13.  They're slammed during lunch on weekdays so get there by 11AM or after 1PM.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p3WjvNHerOVzIUFz5NKTCA", "review_id": "lrBPzWUItGeSXnAjnxm3NQ", "text": "Really good food at the given price. If you're looking for cheap, good Mexican, this is the place to go to. Will definitely go back.", "business_id": "DeAnVirgOxQnI36V1W158A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DJIwm4UCnM-SOxXbARjPsQ", "review_id": "SIVh2MnHMFIbJEnQ3uVjfg", "text": "Here's how a recent lunch date went down*\n\nHungry Friend: OMG Hay let's have lunch!\nMe: Ok! Where? \nHF: Oregano's!!1! \nMe: Ok! \n**drives to Oregano's lawl.**\nMe on Phone to HF: Hi, I'll be there shortly. I had to park 53 blocks away.\nHF: Pwned! \n\nOregano's is awesome. Try the Boom Dip (Spinach Artichoke Cheese Dip) and tell me otherwise. The Meatball Sandwich? Takes a couple of days to eat it all. Delicious pizzas, salads bigger than your freakin' HEAD. You can't really go wrong. If you order one of their Cosmopolitans, bear in mind that they will only serve you 2 due to their potent nature. (I'm not sure if this is some sort of Urban Myth, but I heard it from this guy that my friend knows)\n\nAs illustrated in my little playlet above, the only bad thing I can say about Oregano's is that the parking situation... how to put this kindly... sucks. Tow away signs from neighboring businesses abound. The last time I went, I literally had to park 2 blocks north of the restaurant and hoof it for a while. At least I had some sort of activity to work up my appetite.\n\nIf you go on the weekends, prepare for about an hour wait during dinner hours. You may also want to arrange for a shuttle to and from your vehicle, wherever you may wind up parking.\n\n\n\n\n*This may or may not have actually happened.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "Us27TgUdN9Pcvlq_QXMDGQ", "text": "I can't believe it's taken me 4,762 visits to this Oregano's to finally get my lazy ass to type out a review of this place.  Perhaps it's the overall indifference, and everyday-ness quality to this place that explains.   \n\nFOOD --- 3 stars\nSERVICE --- 3.5 stars\nATMOSPHERE --- 4 stars\nPARKING --- 1 star\n\nOregano's isn't bad nor terribly good --- but it falls in the middle as an average lunch or dinner option.  Portions here are big, but quanity does not equal quality.  I find it to be infinitely better than most other Italian chains (the BARFY Olive Garden, Macaroni Grill and Carrabba's), but not quite at the level of Maggiano's or Il Fornaio.  \n\nThe food here is OK, although there are a few standouts. \n* Alfredo the Dark pasta with the poblano peppers.  \n* Lady is a Scampi pasta\n* Pizza Cookie (or whatever it's called)\n* Italian Fried Potatoes\n\nBtw, that last item is their cutesy name for waffle fries.  Being the waffle fry whore that I am, I have to say these are quite good. \n\nThe baked sandwiches are OK --- the beefstro and stuffed turkey being one of my usual orders.  The pizza is OK as well.  Being a thin crust lover, I find the crust at Pizza Heaven and Pizzeria Bianco to have a better-tasting texture.  It's almost a little too thin (read: cheap) here.  Kind of like notebook paper.  How do I know?  Because I've tried it.  The salads here are big, so be warned.  Can't comment on the taste though because I haven't had them.\n\nThe 1950s swing/jazz motif, tomato sauce cans, and loud t-shirts can be charming in a campy kind of way. But what I like most about this location is how they preserved the \"Damen/Herren\" bathroom signs from when it used to be some kind of Bavarian wonderland.  \n\nAmong the cons here are the parking NIGHTMARE and sometimes hellish 1 hour-plus waits (on Mondays even!).  This place is ALWAYS packed.  I do not understand why there are only 15 parking spots here for a restaurant that easily seats over 100.  They must expect all their customers to carpool together in mini-vans.  But even so, they should know that NO ONE in Central Phoenix would be caught dead in a mini-van.\n\nThe parking shortage has caused nearby businesses to post bitchy signage warning Oregano's patrons not to park there - resulting in the traffic BOOBYTRAP that is 10th St.  Drivers must dodge slowly moving cars and waddling Oregano's customers weave in and out as the tiny parking lot leaks out onto 10th.  \n\nStaff here is always quick and freakishly friendly and cheery -- kind of like the drones at Jamba Juice and Cold Stone Creamery.  It's kind of cute, but borderline annoying that it seems trite.  But there are plenty of a-holes at other restaurants so I'm not complaining.\n\nSo there you have it.  Not exactly great, but I will be back soon.  Visit 4,763 is coming up next week.\n\nP.S.  For stalkers who care, Phoenix Fire Department DOES eat here often.  In fact when Melinda sees a fire engine parked outside she always requests a table close to the firefighters.  She thinks those guys are \"en fuego.\"", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "VBEbhE0ISjg6xowGNiGmgQ", "review_id": "SwvzHbV6SdGW3wQQssj2Gg", "text": "This is a tough one. This restaurant is a lot of fun, has reasonable prices and very good food. \n\nUnfortunatley you can expect a wait of 1-2 hours seemingly anytime during the week, night or day. Even take-out usually takes over an hour!\n\nI suppose that's evidence of the restaurant's overall quality, but their general nonchalant attitude about the situation has frustrated me to the point that I rarely even bother with the place anymore - which is too bad, because they probably have the best wings I've ever tasted.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 22, "useful": 14, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "2sE7AvdgltCbp-oIqI2AtQ", "text": "Oregano's Shmeragono's... the juggernaut Italian restaurant chain in Phoenix has people waiting in line seven days a week. Must be amazing?! Must be soooo tastey?! Must have fantastic service and ambience?! No. No. And no. Most of the staff is definitely professional, speedy and fun. My take out gal the other day \"scolded\" me for arriving too early. \n\"I said 25 minutes...whyd you get here too early?\"\n\"To spend time with you, you prickly ass pear\"\nAnyway I hung out and waited my full alloted time. No biggie. I ordered 3 apps and 1 medium pizza. \n\"That'll be $47 dollars please.\" says miss prickly ass pear.\nI  arrive home to my $22 medium BBQ pizza. Thin crust. Nice sauce. Tastey all around. The stuffed mushrooms. Not so great. More salt then Salt Lake City. And at least a pound of crumbled Italian sausage. Portabellos were too slimy. Like bad canned fruit. Garlic cheese bread...well, come on how can you screw that up. My dog can make garlice bread (and it's not bad by the way). \nAll in all. I'd rather get take out than sit inside at this location. Not a big fan of the cluttered look. There are pictures and knick knack crap everywhere. It looks like an Italian flea market threw up everywhere!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 8, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "-C9rJ-Kak4YgkTHwP33RIQ", "review_id": "qw0DmmecjOcySUwT4ukpuw", "text": "Oregano's is home to the Great Dessert War of '02. The skirmish began when the then named Bazookie was placed on the dinner table. The Bazookie as describe by the menu is \"a 1/2 pound of Chocolate Chip dough, slightly baked in a 6-inch pizza pan then topped with 3 scoops of vanilla bean ice cream.\" Things started out with the appropriate amount of consideration for the other diner til the first bite was consumed. A fire was noticed in each others eye. Utensils soon became weapons. Ground was won and lost. The battleground was a deep dish pizza pie pan that was spun numerous times in order to gain advantage for the best and perfect bite. Spoon fulls of warm cookie dough were knocked down back onto the table to be taken away... It turned ugly quick. No offers of sharing or giving the last bite. It was fought for tooth and nail. The dessert was THAT GOOD. \n\nI would go back to Phoenix for this dish alone. And the pizza? It is a pizza joint, but that's not what we talk about or remember. The pizza was good, but not on the level of the dessert. Freshly baked chocolate chip cookie dough and vanilla ice cream!!!! What more do you people need???", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TLj3XaclA7V4ldJ5yNP-9Q", "review_id": "IZNBsTzqqKXWFoBSIk7kjQ", "text": "This is just about my favorite restaurant in Phoenix for casual dining. The salads are large and the best I've had anywhere. The Southwest Caesar Shrimp Salad is nearly orgasmic. The meatball sub and sausage sub are huge and delicious. The pazookie desert is just about the best thing I've ever had, and might be my last meal request on death row. The only downside is the wait, it gets REALLY busy every lunch hour and evening. No call-ahead seating either, so I tend to drive up, put my name on the list, then go shopping nearby for an hour before returning for the final ten minute wait. But yeah, it's just hard to go wrong here, everything I've had ranges from good to wow...", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "anaD7V8vo16qYKdBURuiKw", "review_id": "9N7Dh6_qw2VDfjcqte_kGQ", "text": "I've been in search of the best Chicago deep dish pizza pretty much since I was born.\n\nI have made stops at such places as Old Chicago, Pizzeria Uno and various other pizza joints claiming to have Chicago style deep dish pizza. And I have of course discovered Zachary's Pizza in downtown Berkeley, CA, which I consider to be the best.\n\nI have now discovered second best.\n\nOregano's Pizza was FANTASTIC the other night, with an outstanding spinach, mushroom and sausage deep dish pizza topped with unbelievable service. We also tried a stuffed portobello mushroom dish which was just wonderful.\n\nThere are still a couple slices in my fridge that I continue to find myself staring at, seeking the right moment to have a secondary experience with this delicious food.\n\nLastly, they have a \"pizza cookie\" that I'm pretty sure I can't live without. I've made it this far, but I'm not exactly sure how. I am NOT a dessert person AT ALL... this was possibly the best dessert I have EVER had. You cannot leave this restaurant without ordering one of these!\n\nI highly recommend this great restaurant, however I must say that I was not impressed with the wait. We were on a waiting list for over an hour LATE on a Saturday night... guess you pay for popularity.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KYCW5xpBif5eqt-jvIHTdw", "review_id": "gTu9-oRGO8EVvORDOd5T4A", "text": "I have attempted to go to Oregano's 5 times.  I have actually eaten here 3 times.  The food was good, the parking is terrible.  I would be able to give this place 5 stars if I didnt have to fight for parking and a table.\n\nI just can't see people waiting so long to eat here.  What is it that lures everyone in?\n\nSomeone message me and suggest a must try dish.  I have tried the wings, which were delicious, and a couple of the sandwiches.\n\nThe wait kills me every time.  For the parking section of the review I really wanted to check the \"Yeah Right\" box.  haha.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4dnDsoHuxUtzhaumxbpR5w", "review_id": "3j3JjvdEy3MhoNLolUAd1w", "text": "Alright, I'm not gonna lie. I like Oregano's. I've only dined here a couple of times over the last couple of years. That is, after trying to eat here on more than several occasions and leaving annoyed with the parking or the hour wait on a Friday night (seriously, whyyy??). I thought for sure I was over the whole Oregano's bit until Friday night, when the boy suggested we bring my visiting mother there for dinner. \n\nI agreed, we went, we parked (good parking, too), we waited the 45 minutes, and we ate. Let me say this again, we ATE. Ate and ate and ate and ate. Two appetizers, three entrees, three cocktails, and a pizzookie later, we were completely beat. And we left with four to-go boxes...\n\nThe food was all delicious. Yes, it was commercial and not spectacular, but it was good. I recommend the Boom Dip, Meatball Sub, Bollo Pasta, and the glorious half-baked, warm, gooey cookie with ice cream on top (I don't think they can call it a \"pizzookie\" anymore, law suit or something). Mmmm. The drinks are all great, too, but I must warn you, they have a two drink MAXimum, so I wouldn't plan on drinking too much while you're there. \n\nOver all, it was a fun experience. The atmosphere is great (it's loud), the servers are friendly, and if you have the right friends with you, you're guaranteed to have a good time.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zhyn4i4uW06BS2FFSdmjUA", "review_id": "qIroWceLowv9qgBpyMf2ww", "text": "I have been taking out of town guests/business associates here for their thin crust pizza and great salads! It is always a big hit and very reasonable. The biggest downside to this place is the wait but if you are in the mood to hang out at the bar and drink some chianti or a nice draft beer, the wait is not that long!\nFavorite dishes: Bistro Classic pizza! This is a delicious White pizza, brushed with garlic butter, topped with roma tomatoes, diced red onion, thinly sliced basil, and four Italian cheeses. Yummy! It reminds me more of a margherita pizza and it is delicious!\nOregano's Favorite Salad: Romaine lettuce, sun dried tomatoes, kalamata olives,  spiced feta cheese, roasted red peppers, (hold the) red onions, pine nuts and raisins tossed with our tasty honey vinaigrette dressing.\nFor Dessert! HAve the pizza-cookie (used to be called a pazookie)! Delicious!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MwJVSTsUB-htphNZaIC43g", "review_id": "WD-krdij5om80kcgWKemXg", "text": "I know, it's a chain. But damnit sometimes you just like the food/drink at a chain restaurant. And ya know what, honesty is just more important sometimes than the pretentious -- i would NEVER even glance at a chain restaurant -- crap that I hear a lot of people spout. Don't get me wrong I'm a Local First girl. If given a choice I'll always go local...but every now and then you see something you like it and you give it a nod from time to time...\n\nso anyways...guilt complex aside...this was one of the first restaurants i ate at when i arrived to phoenix. some co-workers were grabbing dinner there one weeknight after work and invited me to come. So I did. And I've been back once (fairly recently and for lunch) since.\n\nBoth times, I did the typical chain thing and ordered the same thing. The Pablo Picasso Salad. It's large. I mean huge doesn't even begin to describe it. But it's good. I order it with light cheese and dressing on the side. I also had a pizzookie here the first time I went...delish. I mean it's essentially partial-raw cookie dough...lightly baked in the oven (so it still retains the rawness to an extent) and ice cream on top. What is not to like!?\n\nBut in the name of full/shameful-disclosure...I will say my favorite thing about Oreganos are that they bring me a HUGE (again not suffice) glass of water and a HUGE glass of iced tea. \n\nOreganos = chain, but good, large portions, big drinks...what else could any shameful-sporadically-consumerist-americana ask for?", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Odoe2LqAPrV0TjdXxkP7Mg", "review_id": "km64NO8FWM8IppmNjbciDg", "text": "Order the huge cookie thing that has melted chocolate and ice cream in it. AMAZING! I think it used to be called Pazookie but they don't advertise it now apparently.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0qIsBt4EzBDCKrIviV55Ew", "review_id": "CuzO_XelmcwFByuA6jn8tA", "text": "Great example of a four star restaurant,  Oregano's is feautred in so many credible publications.  I come from Northern IL and love the authentic Chicago feel.  The website is worth seeing.  \n\nBest Place for a first date, voted Rep and New Times,\n\nOne of the most amazing desserts The Original Pizza Cookie.  I was in a class at ASU with 29 ladies and they all voted Oregano's the best dessert.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uQmofP2QLJ0osvFiwWNkfg", "review_id": "JmkvhvTmddO9eX0Tm1quxA", "text": "This review is based soley on the hot chocolate cookie pie with ice cream and the Belini drink... well, and my bartender who was amazing.\n\nMy friend who is a Phoenix local took me here to show off one of her favorite spots.\n\nThese two things would have me back over and over again.  We sat outside in the patio bar, chatted with our bartender, and sipped on belini's (a drink so strong that they are only allowed to sell 2 of them per drinker).  WOW!  It is a blend of several alcohols that hit the sweet tooth and the sweet spot!  Thank god I was NOT driving!\n\nWe had a blast here.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "CBLj0Bp6nsjF9dcTfnjivg", "review_id": "_j82dpuBIm4IAXe4reOodA", "text": "super busy during lunch. would recommend only going with one other person so you can sit at the bar. \n\ntheir portions are huge and their prices are lower than you would expect. \n\ni had a veggie sandwhich thing. it was really good. and i saved half for another meal. \n\none of the better places ive eaten since moving out here.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "08fQ03TquEkERny-5YcYCg", "review_id": "3MqeVfDVH9WeJJ8MiVbH0Q", "text": "This is one of the true Arizona restaurants, and I recommend this place to anyone from out of town. Well, anyone in town too. The staff is extremely fun and nice, which is hard to come by these days.  The food is awesome. gigantic portions, but all the better to take home and enjoy the next day (or two...). The pizza and salads are my favorite, and of course one cannot forget the glutenous wonder of the pizza cookie (formerly the pzookie). This brings ooey gooey goodness to a whole new level. \n\nThe only downside... Its size, but that is part of their schtick. Get there early, whether it is lunch or dinner or expect to wait a long time. Trust me though, it is well worth it. Oh and parking sucks too. Again the food and service are worth it the inconvenience.\n\n**All the locations are great, the mesa one (one of the newest locations) is probably the worst, but I say that with a grain of salt. It is still better than most of the restaurants out there.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PJKOLtLjDpt9ETrJAPb-YQ", "review_id": "PEva0oPNJghrUh06oPxhjw", "text": "I went to Oregano's when I was visiting a friend in Phoenix. I had looked online to find what was considered one of the best pizza joints in Phoenix and kept seeing Oregano's pop up on lists. So we went. I remember we had a pizza and a pizzookie. Both were good. The pizza was tasty but the pizzookie was spectacular! I only recently discovered that Pizzeria Uno in St Louis has a similar dessert on their menu- thank god!\nBtw, Phoenix was lovely in general!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tdNV2Wb0LrFpm1Yfov_Klw", "review_id": "w0km33EDr3ERwJb7q8IddA", "text": "Yeah , a  perk for driving Mom to the airport  to pick up company !  Today's lunch on the way home was \n\na.  tasty buffalo chicken  pizza with whole wheat thin crust\nb.  free  meal thanks to mom \nc. fast/ easy to order / take home leftovers\nd. provided by   waiter Justin ,a helpful waiter without being smarmy \ne. refreshing with  \" to go\" cups of cold beverages to take on the way out\nf.  no headache for mini me  daughter , she had her own super huge piece of cheese pizza for 2.99 \n\nAAAAhh !", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KGQu1on15VSK27U0oGtefg", "review_id": "TC5Ak0MTBcGrCu1_yfhssQ", "text": "My neighbor took me here for my bday the other day...it was Tuesday evening and we had to wait 20-25 minutes - I don't know the last time I've been to a restaurant and waited since I tried to avoid that, HOWEVER it was worth the wait.  Because i loved the dessert so much, let's start with that!\n\nOf course, as it's been mentioned before, dessert is the cookie - ooey gooey half baked cookie dough (we chose the classic chocolate chip) with 2 scoops of ice cream. Yummy yummy heavenly orgasm!  I like dessert and i like cookies and this was just delicious. I wish there was a way to get this to go so I could eat it in the privacy of my own home - the things I would do to that cookie pizza :) ok, really I'd probably eat the whole thing in 2 minutes and let my stomach bloat like it never has before. not so sexy, huh?\n\nthe CUSTOMER SERVICE was AWESOME. From the list person to the drink people to the waitress and every other employee we encountered (there are SEVERAL or all the cute boys looked the same, don't know which one) all were pleasant, nice, helpful. I really don't know that I've ever gotten better service.\n\nOn to the main attraction....we got the O'Riva Pizza - large to take home leftovers and it was good - not a traditional pizza at all and probably not the best pizza i've ever had, but would i go back, definitley, would i order the same pizza, you bet. Would i try something else though, yep. \n\nGreat atmosphere, great employees, great food.\n\nOh, can't believe i almost forgot...the alcohol! My friend got the bellini - VERY tasty and i got the Dirty Monkey - not quite as tasty but still good and one definitely got me buzzin (not the intent of the drink, just the effect). Would probably try a different drink - the inital taste of the DM was good but left a funny after taste.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DnwHp_A92KvllfaUIdFraw", "review_id": "ZTjfBwM5iP6MdA4bPAX3EQ", "text": "Yum!! YES PLEASE!!!\n\nLove the thin crust, and that COOKIE!!  :)\n\nWhen summer is over, it's is so much fun to sit outside and enjoy at any of their locations.!!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4dnDsoHuxUtzhaumxbpR5w", "review_id": "K6mg2Xg58uCSDbt9p2n-KQ", "text": "I am so sad to say that my last dining experience at Oregano's was TERRIBLE. The service was 100 percent completely horrendous. I will break it down nice and easy for ya:\n\nThe boy and I took our friend Brittany S. for a birthday lunch.\nBrittany and I were seated, while the boy finished a phone call outside.\nBrittany and I placed our orders. I, a slice of pizza from their lunch menu, and she a house salad with chicken. We informed the server the boy would be in and would also be ordering something.\nThe boy finally arrived and we placed his order - a Bollo Pasta from the lunch menu, and a toasted ravioli appetizer. \nBrittany and I's food arrived first. Mine was fine, or rather, correct (the pizza tasted horrible), while hers was missing the chicken. She called the server over and asked if she could have a side of chicken and he looked at her like it was the most ridiculous request he's ever had. He looked at her strangely for a minute or so, until finally he said \"oh, did you want chicken on that?\". DUH. \nAt this point, Brittany had gotten up to make a phone call, so Mike and I requested a birthday pizzookie for her. You know, they would embarrass her with the whole singing cheesiness bit. We specifically explain this to the server and he nods his head and asks what kind of pizzookie we want. Great! Or so we thought.\nSo after that Brittany and I slowly eat our food, thinking the boy's would be out at any moment. 10 minutes.. 15 minutes... 20 minutes... 25 minutes passed by and still no food. The joint wasn't busy so we were a little confused. Our server must have noticed our confusion because he came over and asked us if we wanted to order some more food. REALLY?! \"We already ordered his food - 25 minutes ago\". \"OOOOH, ok, I'll put that in for you\" was his dumb-ass remark. OK, thanks, bud! \n15 minutes later the rest of the food arrives, and our server says \"oh, now that wasn't too bad!\" - yeah, except we waited a total of 40 minutes for a goddamned bowl of angel hair with marinara. \n\nSo Mike ate his food and we chatted, when the server came over, gave me a look, and pointed his fingers at me, and said \"oooh, gotcha\". I'm assuming he forgot about our pizzookie as well, and quickly remembered upon the \"I'm going to kill you\" look I gave him. \n\n10 minutes later we see him coming with the pizzookie. Here we are, expecting some big embarrassing birthday song (because they DO do birthdays at Oregano's), and all he does is set the cookie down on the table, looks at Brittany, and says \"so, it's your birthday?\", then awkwardly looks at Mike and I like we are supposed to know what to do. WHAT?! NO BIRTHDAY SONG?! He smiles awkwardly and walks away. \n\nBy this point Mike and I are so furious that we are ready to stand up and scream in this guys face. We eat the cookie and he brings us our bill. Hell no did he charge us for EVERY single little thing he forgot. He also didn't give us the lunch special prices (we ordered before the cut off) Come on, we weren't expecting you to comp our entire bill, but seriously. Don't charge us the $2.50 for the chicken you forgot, or the two dishes you forgot, or the birthday cookie that you totally screwed up and still had the nerve to ring in as \"birthday\" and charge us for it, or overcharge us for the lunch plates. SERIOUSLY?! \n\nWe threw down and left. Pissed. Pissed that our server forgot every single thing we ordered. Pissed that we spent almost two hours on lunch because of it. And pissed that he didn't even once acknowledge our frustrations. I won't be coming back here again. At least not during lunch when this idiot's around.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ueo_kh3MeyUOZpK1AcTNZQ", "review_id": "anUf4otyoR_McKeWRgrH9A", "text": "One of my favorite treats in the Valley! I have always received great service and AMAZING FOOD! \n\nSure there's a wait, but its only because everyone loves this place. Highly recommend the Pizookie! Large servings, I cant say enough good things about this place.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ADZrlkwGyw9-zViDFVlykQ", "review_id": "4f2XQO8iiZDoEJcFiSAHSQ", "text": "1st stop in Arizona. Oregano's was so delicious. The pizza, the wings, the bread. All I know is that me and my gal ate way too much..and took some to go. I was very happy I will go back one day =)", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "UpfqyytSRsGRGXR0s-Gy6Q", "review_id": "xGhd7o_XlshgBXjJjeEq1w", "text": "Oregano's is OK. The pizza is passable but not a million miles from a toasted lavash cracker, the beer is all right, and the pizza cookie is pretty good (it's basically a cookie half-baked in a deep-dish pizza pan). \n\nThe problem with Oregano's is that it's something of a victim of its own success. They don't accept reservations no matter what the occasion, and there's almost always a wait. I've yet to figure out why, because it's really not all that. Unfortunately, I have friends who like it, and my polite requests to go elsewhere aren't always properly considered.\n\nOregano's relies on gimmicks--swing music, gigantic menus that are awkward to hold, and cutesy names for the pizzas. Sports fans take note: There is no cable TV.  When I  politely asked if they could turn on the Suns game (this was playoffs time, mind you), I was sternly told that Oregano's is not a sports bar. God forbid anything should distract customers from the frighteningly chirpy wait staff. \n\nSo after waiting a good long while to be seated, expect to be led through a gauntlet of manufactured greetings and well-wishing on the way to your table. If you're particularly unlucky, you may be served by the effeminate robotic waiter who avoids eye contact--he manages to be chirpy and rude at the same time, the worst of both worlds. I think he's worked there for a long time. If you veer off script, his head just might explode.\n\nI'm just too damn cranky for this overrated pizza joint, I'm afraid.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "EJu5peGoO4tzop0pQtgHgA", "review_id": "bgTyT1F6BdLHx2xN74pB-w", "text": "This review is based entirely on a stuffed Chicago-style pizza that we got to go.  \n\nIt was DELICIOUS.  I can honestly say I can't wait to order it again.\n\nWhen we called, we were given a time an hour and a half later to come pick it up.  This is not the place to go if you are in a hurry.  I'm pretty into the whole Slow Food thing, so I don't mind waiting.  I know that good food takes time.  Hell, Chicago-style pizza should take at least 45 minutes, if it's done right.  If you know it's going to take awhile, it's easy to mentally prepare for it.  Now, if I was absolutely starving and went to this place not knowing about the notorious wait...then I might have a problem.\n\nI liked what I saw when we went to pick it up.. the interior is cozy and fun.  The patio was hoppin', and they have an outdoor bar.  Some guy was going around with little pieces of fresh, hot pizza to tide everyone over.  WARNING:  It may look like cheese but it's not...at least not when we were there.  I am a pretty strict vegetarian but had to laugh when I ate it and discovered there was pepperoni underneath the cheese.  Next time, I'll be sure to ask.  :)", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-VAF4FC-WKd39_t_RV8XdA", "review_id": "fvtV2A_R2tW3UdBNeuxZ2g", "text": "This place is OK. Pizza is decent. Usually takes a bit longer to get then I expect. Service is usually pretty good. \n\nNothing special about this place. It does have a loyal following though. I don't know why. Is it the grossly over sized menus? The old swing/big band era music playing in the background? The pizzookie? I dunno. \n\nI'd be more tempting in returning here during non-peak hours, because when this place is slamming, there is a long wait at door to sit and a longer wait to get the food.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "gTCM7qlVrwdml-hFB6aJqQ", "review_id": "-imbYP4YIcah8mNXVCqhAw", "text": "3.5 stars\n\nI am afraid my review is going to sound a bit repetitious of previous yelps, but I figured I should add my two cents. \n\nI love Oreganos. When I was attending college in Tucson, Oreganos was just opening up. In fact my roommate and I attended a group interview in an attempt to snag a job, but unfortunately they did not find our request to wear diner outfits and call ourselves Dot and Myrtle amusing. Perhaps we were just too excited to serve pizza. \n\nI enjoy the pizza (I am not above thin crust), pasta, and atmosphere- in fact it is my in laws favorite place to go when they are in town. The pesto pasta with chicken added is my go to on the menu. The chicken is thin, almost shaved, strips and they absorb all the yummy pesto goodness. The one thing that keeps me from making the drive to Oreganos more often is the wait. No reservations, first come first served type of place and despite them having plenty of seating options, and on occasions open tables, I never seem to get out of there with less than a 30-45 minute wait. Regardless of the time of day, day of week, season, etc. there is always a wait. Once you get past the wait for the table, then you wait a little more for your server, then your food and when it is all said and done my dinner has stretched out to 1 1/2 -3 hours (depending on how many of us) and sometimes there is not enough goodness on a plate that can make up for that amount of time for pizza. \n\nWhile some people complain that it is a chain, it is a local start chain, which keeps it out of the axis of evil for me. I will continue to return to Oreganos on occasion, when I have absolutely no plans to follow my meal.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IKJR3VafpwuJr7ILYnSO7Q", "review_id": "obxXf_jRioxKwLPJgJr29A", "text": "Best deep dish pizza in arizona!!!!\n\nThere is a long wait, but that is perfect timing to enjoy a beer and a bask in the sun on a sunday afternoon.\n\nDont leave without trying a macadamia nut pzookie!!!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "PShy2RYNadDUhJf4ErOJ7w", "review_id": "-qNevTafd2Gi2niQP-fbrA", "text": "Yes, it's annoyingly crowded all the time\n\nYes, the wait staff will all turn and say \"HI!!\"  \"WELCOME!!!\" \"WE'RE SO HAPPY TO HAVE YOU HERE!!\" when you walk through the doors.  \n\nYes, the food can sometimes take quite a long time\n\nYes, it is a bit more expensive than other pizza/pasta type of places\n\nHowever, despite all these things, I FREAKIN' LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE!\n\nI only order three things from Oregano's.\n\n1.  Alfredo the dark with chicken\n2.  Unlimited marinara pasta bowl thing with meatballs and peppercini's\n3.  Pizzooookie.  Yummmmmm\n\nThe food is ridiculously large, so I find this place is much more affordable when I split an entree with a friend.\n\nBut yeah, I love this place.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bDPFpoB-Uaf_nPBS5tF6Jg", "review_id": "t72Bpocdfk597MspwS3ejQ", "text": "Horrible service, whether busy or not.\nPizza is always limp, soggy or undercooked.\nBaked Tuna Sandwich is bitchin'.\nPizza Cookie is ok.\nGo to Scottsdale or Tempe location instead.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "o33IBagNFxdJhIrRTl691Q", "review_id": "rS1jtT-JwqLWusHe-btlTw", "text": "My very first visit to AZ Ayesha took me to Oreganos for some pizza and a beer after we hiked up and down a Mountain. It seemed like a good way to reward ourselves for the hard work.  As I prepared to return for a quick valentimes whistle stop return, my one request was to sit outside again in the warmth of the desert and drink a beer at Oreganos.\n\nI didn't quite get my wish, as we decided on dinner rather than lunch, and at that point it was even too cold to sit outside for this Michigander.  But all that melted away as we ordered the Picasso.  A finer, tastier deep dish pizza you will never have.  Not Chicago, not anywhere. Yes it takes 45 minutes, but we were surrounded with fantastic company and drinking delicious beers, so the wait flew by.\n\nSo while I normally eschew the chains, I make a large exception for this local AZ wonder.  Can't wait to return Oreganos - next time we dine al fresco.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tNxNMmLZmCF2A_PXcSRVLw", "review_id": "lNlihbSF-3T6itKx6rGETw", "text": "OK pizzas, bird-attacks during the meal, long wait...\n\nPeople would tell me I just \"have to try Oreganos\". So, I finally went. I don't really understand why everyone said it was a \"must try\" restaurant.\n\nFOOD:\nThe pizza slices are good, but not exception. They were a little on the burnt side but yet, not hot when they were brought to us. \n\nSERVICE:\nI felt like we had to flag down the server everytime we needed something. Drinks refills took longer than they should have. \nThere were 2 of us that went for lunch and we were there for over 2 hours. Ridiculous...\n\nAMBIANCE\nWe sat outside and were continually attacked by pigeons as we tried to eat. It was kinda of noisy too because the place was packed... even outside it was loud. (You would think the noise would have kept the pigeons away).", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 12, "useful": 11, "cool": 13}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "amqN2BmZPZjyH4XIbOeG4g", "text": "A man came over to my house last night with a bag of food.  Luckily, I knew he was coming.  OK, it was a \"dinner and a movie\" date and he brought a huge bag from Oregano's.  \nAs I started to get out plates and silverware, he mentioned that paper plates, plastic utensils and napkins were in the bag.  Well, he sprung for dinner, I can clean a few plates, right?  \nHUGE portions!  He brought spaghetti with marinara.  It was angel hair.  I think there *could* have been more sauce.  \nThe lasagna was their \"Italian Flag\" lasagna and really good!  Ooey-gooey with sausage and meatballs stuffed inside.  The portion was enormous as well.  We both had a hunk and I had another one today for lunch.  \nBoth entrees had different kinds of garlic bread included in the container.  \nThe appetizer was something I'd never had before: Toasted Ravioli.  WTF???  Handmade ravioli, stuffed and fried with a side of marinara sauce to dip them in.  There was definitely some kick to it, as they were stuffed with cheese and jalapenos.\nIt was a very satisfying meal and I'm giving it three stars.  The portions were big, the prices were reasonable (looking at the website since he brought it to my place) and everything was full of flavor.    \nThis was no Harley's meal, but for something quick and Italian, it wasn't half bad!  Of course, eating a meal on the couch with a cute guy will always be a plus!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "joIzw_aUiNvBTuGoytrH7g", "review_id": "4P43_RUTYIV9eLfsDehP-A", "text": "Fabricated hype is the theme for this restaurant chain in Arizona - they intentionally select (nearly) all locations with insufficient parking and insufficient building size to accommodate their customers.  Once you're on the lengthy waitlist along with a small crowd of others, they want you to think.... wow, this is a happening place!\n\nBut the pain doesn't stop here.  The hostess has strict but unreasonable seating rules.  Example: she wouldn't seat my party of 4 at a 4 top table because 2 people were parking the car.  Not even 30 seconds later, she seats a party of 2 at that last remaining 4 top table.  Then, of course, my 2 missing people walk right up and we have to wait 25 minutes for the next available 4 top table.  Great policy, Oreganos!\n\nThis self-styled Chicago theme restaurant offers deep dish pizza, but they're quick to point out how long the wait is for the pizza (likely after you've waited a long time just to get a seat) and so the vast majority of their pizza sales are thin crust.  Not bad, but the reputation for great Chicago pizza isn't exactly \"Chicago thin crust\".\n\nWall murals are entertaining, as are the self-deprecating T-shirts worn by the staff.  Food is very average, and the menu is quite decorative.\n\nOn the whole though, it's all hype and little in way of substance.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "jopndPrv-H5KW2CfScnw9A", "review_id": "buQGaW1iAzlWBAfa1mFEkA", "text": "I have never had to wait for a table at this location and the service is always great. The first time I ate here I was so overwhelmed by the menu there are so many options and all of them sound great. This isn't an authentic Italian restaurant but I like how they make all the classic dishes with a twist . The portions are huge and the prices are reasonable. The food here is pretty good try the Boom Dip as an appetizer and don't forget to leave room for the Pizookie its heavenly.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WWxCMDn8rVHIrIFoKRcRDg", "review_id": "2l9dvEHVKxUJdoAS7V2F-A", "text": "Oregano's on Camelback is one of our favorite places to go for dinner & some beers. We always take out of town guests there.\n\nThe outdoor seating in particular is one of our favorite places to hang out, eat and drink. You can enjoy your food while relaxing in an oasis-like environment outside, enjoying the breeze, the sun or a sunset. Good music is always playing (jazz and other boppy tunes) and they have heaters over the tables outside for when it gets cold at night.\n\nThey have a decent beer and wine selection, including some good ones for beer connoisseurs. Pitchers of beer pricing is reasonable.\n\nThe food is fantastic. For appetizers, we really like the Guacatoni (quesadilla served with fresh guac) and the spicy ravioli's. Pizza lovers will love their selection of pie types and calzones. There's also a good variety of pastas and salads.\n\nFor us, it doesn't get much better then Oregano's. Yes, the place is usually crowded and you'll have to wait for a table. Yes, there are birds tweeting and hopping around outside, but we love the atmosphere and the food and drinks.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "QjRRIR8Oo4-bX0KTsA0voQ", "review_id": "9h5W_xLSyj7EH94eGsabtw", "text": "Dang so many haters on this place. Maybe I came on a good night or something because I really enjoyed my time here.\n\nYeah this place is retarded crowed, its a chain and the servers aren't perfect but come on now. Did anyone taste the pizza? We had the Aunt Shirley's Gorgonzola Sausage and Grandma G's Rosemary Chicken Potato and they were both fantastic. They have a good selection of beer, nice outdoor seating area and their pizza comes correct. Also, if you have any room left get the pizza cookie.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vttHEN3o5UKLOOoEX8NmEQ", "review_id": "w2k1GkGj_Agemn750IdUNA", "text": "What can I say...they never do me wrong!  I try to frequent mostly local owned restaurants, but Oregano's just calls to me sometimes.  I love the unique salad selection and the fact that I get to choose small or large.  The pizza crust is the perfect thin-ness, the spices just right, I don't have to spend a fortune AND I get leftovers!  \nNow the service...again, I have never had to wait for drink refills, hunt down my server for extra napkins, or send back a cold pizza.  I always get upbeat and personable service and as a server mysef, this really makes me happy.  \nI don't remember every server's name I have had there, but definitely ask for Trish for great experience!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "_7el1cOgnfkNfmZKi277bQ", "review_id": "mvAKqVXjp7vc_PVGnuAxaQ", "text": "Can you say discrimination? Why has Oregano's eluded the west valley??? We eat pizza too! I am a little miffed that you cannot find a good pie on the west-side. \n\nPeter bluck piper, pizza slut, domino no's, Pucky Johns and a string of mom and pops that make Tombstone look gourmet! Streets of New York used to be a good pie but they are slipping bad! We do have La Piazza Forno which is delish but they are hard to get into. \n\nWhy I like the Oregano, I first came here on a blind date. Message, no matter how many times your friend says he would be perfect for you slap her face and run away! The best thing about this guy was that he suggested Oregano's for a Saturday lunch. I had never partaken in the deliciousness of Oregano's. \n\nHe ordered basket of fries, UFOs (no longer on the menu), & a pepperoni pizza. Big guy this was appetizers! I tried the fries they were tasty, the UFOs I fell in love cheese stuffed artichokes dipped in batter and deep fried oh yeah baby! Sadly I must morn their departure. Then the pie yummy and I just love the square cut reminds me of home. Illinois! \n\nI had ordered the baked ziti one of my favs and now I don't recall his food order It was another kind of pasta. Let me just tell you the ziti was colossal! Humongous! I barely at a 4th of it, I see a doggy bag in my future. Not iron jaws geezus he ate a basket of fries, half a basket of UFO's and 3/4 of a Med Pepperoni pizza plus all of his pasta and the bread bowl! \n\nI was scared to get close I thought he might eat me! I love the Iced tea to it is china mist passion fruit and it's fantastic.\n\nI will definitely be back, On a side bar I never order the deep dish on a dine in. The deep dish Stuffed One-O is fabulous, call ahead and get it togo. I usually call about 1 and a half hours before I want it and get it hot and delicious!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "UoBfwbXaixelZBghbJ2cSg", "review_id": "LUGfYsFf3b3WoxMUP7wGhQ", "text": "Oregano's, you are vile, and I am baffled by your crowds of followers who seem willing to loiter about in 115 degree heat for over an hour for you. Everything tastes as if someone had an accident with the salt shaker in the kitchen. Bland, boring, and dehydrating. No thanks.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Bwo_j9OGpZN60T5HxKOTeA", "review_id": "shUQ8BMNcNHFkzm6pBe04Q", "text": "If you've been to any Oregano's anywhere, you know what the food here is like. If you like the food, you like it. I find it much too salty and not really worth the long wait.\n\nThis particular joint is always busy to the point of overcrowding for lunch and dinner. Service is good and they have outdoor seating. Despite decent servers you will have a wait, either to sit down at all, or quite a wait for your pizza. Takeout is a good option. \n\nParking is a problem because the restaurant doesn't have enough, so there is spillover into the local neighborhood. BE CAREFUL: People who have been drinking tend to drive out of there without even looking. Do not leave any valuables visible in your car, not even a CD. The area around 10th St and Camelback experiences a lot of smash and grab theft and even assault, so be aware of your surroundings. It's a good neighborhood, but buzzed, well-fed people are easy marks.\n\nThe negative review is because I think you can do a LOT better while supporting a locally owned place instead of a chain. And because I live in this neighborhood, and we have found Oregano's most unreceptive to working with the neighborhood residents to overcome parking and litter problems, and an increase in crime associated with these problems.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 8, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "du6KeE54IFbPiXpU3LOd1g", "review_id": "uelINoBEGw-4V78PM-_ubQ", "text": "As a pizza savant, I am severely limited by both nature and nurture:)\n\nI have been to the pinnacle (Bianco's Pizzeria)...a couple of times, in fact...and found it unfulfilling:(\n\nI have looked into the pizza abyss (Chuck E Cheese or Totino's Frozen...too close to call), and come away scarred but stronger.\n\nI suppose some of it is nurture...the cattle ranch was a hard place to grow up and I did not eat pizza until I left home at 15 for college...Shakey's in Corvallis, OR:)\n\nLosing my pizza virginity was a revelation and a delight:)...I was forever altered...forever better:)\n\nAnd there is, no doubt, some nature involved...I can only think of 2 things that I can't eat and neither one involves pizza of any sort:)\n\nAnd that brings me to today...I will at least try anybody's pizza pie:)\n\nSome are better than others, but very few are truly bad:)\n\nSo when the Beautiful Carin and I wandered over to Oregano's the other night, it was with the anticipation of a pretty good pizza and a pleasant atmosphere to enjoy it in:)\n\nWe were not disappointed:)\n\nThe entirely reasonable 20 minute wait went by quickly with free pizza slices to nibble and frequent refills for our drinks, while we sat comfortably and listened to the music:)\n\nWhen we got our table...outside, under the mist...our server was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable...but we already knew what we wanted:)\n\nIt's all pretty good at Oregano's:)\n\nThis time we had a deep dish pepperoni, sausage, mushroom and olive pie, along with a Mrs. Gibbilini's spinach salad...way too much for 2 people but the leftovers are great for lunches and dinner for 2 more days:)\n\nWe've had the thin crust, the Chicago style, sandwiches, and salad...even the wings, on occasion:)\n\nThe pies are well designed, well prepared, customizable and tasty!\n\nThe sauce isn't too sweet, the cheeses selected for the pies complement the sauce and the crusts are well made and have great \"tooth\"...the right mix of crunchy vs. chewy:)\n\nI've seen the debates...oh yes, I read the reviews...\"Chicago pies rock\"...\"New York is the only real pizza\"...yada, yada, yada:)\n\nWell, I am waiting for a pizza to rock my world the way that first slice of Shakey's pepperoni did, all those years ago...it may not ever happen...they say you never forget your first time:)\n\nBut Oregano's always serves up a good pie (regardless of whether I'm in the mood for Chicago, Thin crust, deep dish or whatever...along with all the accompaniments and alternatives I could ask for:)\n\nDoes Oregano's rock my world?...No, only the Beautiful Carin does that these days, but they do bake up a pretty decent pie:)", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g6rlp5No6GjEDXkrjvg1kQ", "review_id": "Ows1TMWlEfBsi6eVjvHrZQ", "text": "Ive been here a hundred and one times and I still don't think ive ever had their pizza??? I ALWAYS get \"The Lady is a Scampi\", it's amazing and the shrimp are more than few and freakin' Chernobyl sized! Can't beat the pzookie either..Be warned though.. you will expand on site, thighs will fuse together etc... it's not healthy (not even the salads) is what im trying to say but oh so good.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "g6rlp5No6GjEDXkrjvg1kQ", "review_id": "yJFzB5sHJhbsATrmJRfsdw", "text": "Still awesome..for the very first time I tried their pizza. Had a friend in from out of town and we ordered the Chipotle Chicken Pizza. Holy Crap..awesome. Crust wasn't doughy like I love it (personal preference)but it wasn't  Lavosh like either so I was pleased. The pizza had the perfect chipotle kick..it won't disappoint the spicy lovers but won't intimidate the spice shy. One word of advice though..don't bother taking home the leftovers if you plan to eat next day. Lettuce does NOT save well and neither do avocados. Ended up throwing 1/2 the pizza away :(", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZKo-HD5FdrINIHAcD9AnAA", "review_id": "-QCgWCxjCpwtIUUTGsJgQA", "text": "I Love Love Love Oregano's.  When I lived abroad I was terribly homesick for this place and to be honest, the thought of living further than an hour's drive from Oregano's puts me into a panic.\n\nThe food is Delicious and Generous and the prices are SUPER reasonable.  The Alfredo the Dark with chicken is wonderful, and my staple.  I especially like the roasted poblano chile on top, which oddly varies in degrees of hotness depending on the day.  There was one time that I happily snarfed the pepper only to realize a minute later that my lips were ON FIRE.  Like, I had to ice them for the next 20 minutes.  Still, I take full responsibility for that silliness and recommend that everyone be Very Careful when eating those little guys.  The salads are great, the belinis are yummy- the staff is crazy friendly, which would usually annoy the hell out of me but I find it oddly endearing.  *sigh* I cannot wax poetic enough!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Iq_MQaIbDZWkbEWuEZZXxQ", "review_id": "yjxoBuhRIxuuZBzCZ9O40w", "text": "Ohh, man!!   I've been to this place way too many times because it was hard for me to get Geno's Pizza in Chicago.  Every time I go to ASU, this is where I go.  The have the best thin crust pizza in the U.S. (again, besides my Chicago pizza).", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "sALB8-F04S9VcZMF_GkGUA", "review_id": "aEbCAjr8MMKIjBjpM12wzA", "text": "I HEART Oreganos... The best thin crust pizza Ive had.. salads great... service awesome... I love the wines and the waiters that know them:-) PS.. aka let you even sample.. Friday nites on the Oreganos patio... with a good pizza pie and wine.. one of my favorite things:-)", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "VfbFSDYPgxJctTcIFmXAxg", "text": "What is the big deal about this place?!\n\nIt's not great, but pretty good. Not bad, but ok. Just is what it is. We had some wings and a stuffed pizza, and the wings were undersized yet pretty flavorful. The pizza, I just don't understand the hype. Maybe I've had Giordano's, Gino's, and Lou Malnati's too much in Chicago but this place just wasn't it. The pizza is okay, and just okay... if nothing else, WAY too salty. After a while, I felt like I was consuming a salt lick.\n\nService was weird, and I'm pretty sure our server was on coke. the restaurant was PACKED and the place was buzzing and he came and sat at our table and started shooting the shit. It was very bizzare. We got someone elses order of wings, and didn't know they weren't ours until the server told us (after we had eaten them all) so we felt kind of bad. \n\nI'd go back here again but I wouldn't really be too eager to.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sMIOqXFpm6XuBlaokNdpAA", "review_id": "7B6c177yEfdoMocU9Nu7GA", "text": "TRY THE VINO BAMBINO SALAD! My fiance and I split a Jr. sized salad quite often (yes, their portions are THAT BIG) and we keep coming back for more! Bring your friends, even if you think you can handle it, chances are the portions will be way too big for you. At least you're getting your money's worth, right? The staff is always really friendly, although since their food is made FRESH, it can sometimes be a long wait before you get the food... but it's worth it!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0KXxuKxlspsO6CrDLgQJ-w", "review_id": "fIKzjcZAI7tE7dwx9QI4zQ", "text": "Oregano's, I see us being friends for a long while.\n\nYour food is splendid, as are your waiters! A small restaurant you are indeed, packed with people and such, but oh my do you warrant 25 minutes waiting.\n\nOh, and the majority of my Phoenix family has at least one of your t-shirts!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yyVaDXsgGPw3vl2bv-1R3w", "review_id": "vDpHDF9vR5vLZ-WjQQf-uA", "text": "Love Oregano's. Been going to Oregano's for good 10 years. Started off in Tempe, while I was going to ASU. Wonderful food no matter what you get. I've tried pasta, pizza, salad, just sooo good. Not to mention Pizza-Cookie(forgot the spelling of real name) is to die for. I don't care what BJ's says ( they claim that their's is original and better) I think Oregano's Pizza-Cookie is the Best!\n\nMy one and only request I ask everytime I go there is to open a store in west side. I love the place, just too far... but I always try to find a reason to drive there.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "urjcdkdIKZA5JCbh9CopBA", "review_id": "aeXMJDxT-qx54jdEFTD3_Q", "text": "The pizza was good at one time...... what happened? \nThis is the saltiest stuff I ever ate.............did the chef change about 8 years ago....  and show up with nothing more than a salt shaker..... the only thing you taste is salt......... I know it is the sauce.... so everything must be this salty.........maybe that cookie is good..... Is that salty too?????\ndefinitely pass on this one...... yuck.......", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PhWqfjSTannHUGbJSGFWYw", "review_id": "EFiYsk8tUMGFlcOT0lAhYA", "text": "Oregano's is always a great call! I could eat there every meal, every day of the week....but try to do so sparingly because of the downfall for my diet. The prices are not bad at all and they have 1/2 portions for everyone's appetite. If you are in a hurry...they also do very efficient takeout orders. Also, the servers are always very animated and helpful. Thanks Oregano's for many years and many great meals!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WJkmgkrSPMHTfDTD3VgqqA", "review_id": "_SJKDOXAZYU6gRwIV8wStg", "text": "I've been to Oreganos and I'm not sure why I keep coming back... oh yeah.. the Bellinis and the pazookie! \n\nThe food is so-so and the food takes FOREVER. While their menus and servers give you fair warning that because they make everything from scratch that it takes longer to make. However, I know that its just a marketing ploy. The longer they make you wait (by telling you that perfection just takes time) the more you'll want it. By the time the food makes it to you, you're starving. At that point, everything tastes good, right?\n\nOff the appetizer list, I have tried:\n- the Guaca-Tony = fresh guac and pizza bread with WAY too much parm on them, also expect a 20 min wait\n- the calamari = actually pretty decent, reminds me of mozzarella sticks though\n- the garlic bread = wish the bread didn't come out of a plastic bag\n- sweet potato fries = ok\n- waffle fries = ok\n\nSandwiches\n- italian sausage sandwich = spicy sausage, buy the jr size since the full size is too much, cheese looks fake and is not good if you have to reheat it the next day\n- meatball sandwich = standard, no wow factor\n\nPizza = if you have about 90 minutes to wait, the pizza is pretty good. \n\nHave not tried any pasta but my friends have ordered it and it did not look amazing.\n\nBellini's = good strong mango/peach margarita\n\nPazookie= skip the food and just order one of these. It does take 20 minutes to make but you can choose between chocolate chip, white chocolate or peanut butter cookie. \n\nService:\nSlow. I'm not sure how many tables each server is assigned to but not only did we have to wait for our food, we waited for drinks to be refilled, waited for the server to bring us a box and waited for the bill. If you can't tell by now, lots of waiting.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jJqOE2vtThzmtwIy6j2sew", "review_id": "L2mmJ7aZgoZB6Cq_ndZEYA", "text": "I was in town on business and was told that if I was going to eat Italian, it had to be from this place.  As I got off work one night I decided to place an order for pick-up.  (Glad I did!  The place was packed and the wait was long!)  \nI ordered the Pesto Penne Bake, sounded good enough. I received my order and the first thing I could smell though the closed bag was the garlic! (thought maybe it was just the garlic bread-ha boy was I wrong!!!)  When I got back to the hotel I opened it up and the smell of garlic was even more overwhelming!  The pasta bowl looked good enough though.\nThis dish has so much garlic in it that it is not edible to the average person!  (I had to open the patio door to the room just to air out the garlic smell!)  \nIf you can get past the overpowering smell and taste of the garlic then it was a good dish.  But I must say the garlic is what ruined it for me.  Don't think I would go there again if I was in town.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HvTcoZA6ZuWzgRBO6PVAbQ", "review_id": "PQrDDkFqny2y3mcnKACdig", "text": "Awesome restaurant! Lots of choices on the menu. It takes at least 10 minutes to read through all of it. I recommend the thin crust pizza. It is to die for. Lots of options to choose from no matter what you are craving. Outdoor seating is nice as well.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_GVAV2LjUWEs9fGjslex_A", "review_id": "aKplvt2THR6WApYGo89gyg", "text": "Their calzone is great.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AivhZeFM9EivrtQTc0iz_A", "review_id": "0XcBfnnpZByLumPCKqDd8g", "text": "I'm not exactly a fan of thin crust, but I gotta admit, Oreganos crust is pretty tasty... this coming from a pan/deep dish loving girl! It's probably because of their inventive toppings. My favorite is the El Picasso... Crisp tortilla chip topped pizza? I AM THERE!\n\nI also like to eat there wing and salad style, split with a friend: Mrs. G's Spinach Salad and Italian Gold Wings, the latter is thanks to a friend and fellow wing-lover of mine who moved away. As it is made with mustard--I hate mustard--I would've never thought to order it, but she told me they were her fave and we had a wing night and I agreed! I've even made a noodle dish with the sauce--it is THAT good! My fave prior were the Wong's Wings, but alas, they have since deleted it off their menu. I can heartily say, even if they were still on the menu, the Italian Golds still win the Gold!\n\nAnother thing I miss off their menu are the waffle fries. They recently changed their fry option to Bistro sweet po's... but couldn't they have both? I know Sweet potatoes are better for you, but I LOVED the crispness of their waffle fries paired with an order of wings to share. Now I have to go to Ticoz for the Crisp Waffle Fry fix--the only alternative is Chick Fil-A... but theirs are mushier.\n\nAnd as the sweet ending? The Triple Vanilla Scooped Chocolate Chip Pizza Cookie, of course!\n\nI've had other things off the menu through the years... The Frisco, Pesto Pizza, Original Salad with that Raspberry Dressing... but they are just okay.\n\nMy only complaint is the wait... when this place gets busy, it gets SO busy--Even for to go orders! I had an experience once where it was a 45 minute wait to eat there and a 1.5 hour wait for a to go order... WHAT?! And even when dining... the wait is pretty long... but I don't notice because I'm usually enjoying the company I'm with... so, if you bring great friends and lots of time, you will be fine!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "g6rlp5No6GjEDXkrjvg1kQ", "review_id": "sV3jrd1ypJLyLALq5BbgUQ", "text": "This review is not for the food.. I LOVE the food..this review is for the service I received today and your ridiculous policy for takeout orders which doesnt accomodate the working class.\n\nToday I called in at 11am to place a \"togo\" order and was informed that the next available \"pick up\" time was 12:45pm. WTF? Umm when did you start taking take out orders in increments? Whose brilliant idea was this? It seems that Oreganos must have had a meeting.. \"How Can We Throw Money Out The Window\".. I know! By not allowing people to call in and place take out orders to be picked up within 30-40 minutes! That person needs to be fired. seriously, you lost a $100 order this morning..who knows how many more you lost today or will continue to lose with this kind of  business practice. This would have been repeat business no less. I guess we'll take our repeat lunch business elsewhere and make sure we get the word out to all companies that enjoy ordering from Oregano's that you can't accommodate multiple togo orders at lunch time during the week M-F. You can't be oblivious to how many other restaurants can and will gladly accommodate? Can You? Good Luck to you.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cc-NjTz637u7EtFd83dn_w", "review_id": "rlpUd2SiSu2wNw3-cUbiyA", "text": "As far as pizza goes... Um no thanks.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "g6rlp5No6GjEDXkrjvg1kQ", "review_id": "VHQYZS8tXYASxA0YIkpVQg", "text": "Okay here it goes..while their food remains consistently delicious.. their service leaves a LOT to be desired. This issue is with the bartenders. A group of us showed  up for a birthday dinner. The regular wait was an hour.. for us (party of 11) was 1 1/2. My friend Carlos and I walked  up to the outside bar and no bartender to be found.. ok? No problem..inside we went. Okay so we approach the inside bar. We stand there and are unnoticed  by the 3 people behind the bar. Finally a woman greets us..imagine Janis Joplin and Joan Jett having a love child and now she's in her 40's..She takes my order a single Amstel Light...she takes Carlos' order.. 2 drinks. She cards us.. I show her my id and he shows his. She explains she needs to see and card the person he is buying the drink for. Okay that's a pain.. but fine. So what does she do. She leaves me at the bar while she goes with Carlos out to the crowded patio to card his wife.. really? How about you take care of me since I have met all the requirements? okay? so while she is gone..another bartender comes up and takes my order. As he is about to grab me a beer Janice Jett returns and says something to him he looks at me and I say the beer is for me Im on my own tab he turns back and he walks away?? WTF? What does it take to get a friggin' beer. So Janice Jett gives Carlos 2 drinks then I finally get mine and what does she do? She puts it all on Carlos' tab? Are you freakin kidding me? Janice Jett you are the WORST bartender ever. You did nothing right in this transaction. Needless to say we ended up with her as our server.. Murphy's Law..and she tried to card me again! I clued her in that she had done it just 20 minutes ago and her memory kicked in. Then we ask for more drinks. Half the table received theirs..and she made the rest of us wait as she doled out waters. Waters are great but we ordered beer..give us what we ordered! THEN give us waters..Ive never been so frustrated or irritated. It was almost laughable. Needless to say I didnt bother to order any more drinks after that.. what's the point..I wouldnt get it in a timely fashion anyway.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0Teo0yeF4aMYow0d6Db-4w", "review_id": "RTxdHtLWmqYFGOVItZ998A", "text": "This place always seems to be busy but it is pretty good food.  Im big on pizza crust.  I like to believe it could make or break a pie.  Their crust is pretty darn good.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pwil2kkb1mNO6jVsAI84wA", "review_id": "coSmHeRf4gcclz4wYz1xqg", "text": "Probably one of the best chain restaurants. Very casual, great atmosphere and nice patio. The servery brought a small plate with some bread dough to play with while we ordered and waited for the food. We had the Guaca Tony as appetizer, which was delicious. If you like good wings, try the Italian Gold Wings. They are awesome!!! When we went there it was extremely busy and it took a while to get the food. I was a little upsetting in the beginning, but the manager came to the table and offered us a complimentary dessert. The original pizza cookie.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "nc3cqVN0UuB3m50-CcMftw", "review_id": "Mbr5ol5E2hDdlq3Bt7BfyQ", "text": "I'm so conflicted! On one hand, we were able to get seated in under five minutes of arriving. On the other hand, the food didn't sing to me, but rather just hummed along to a common theme. \n\nEvidently, not drinking alcohol has either effected my taste buds or my perception of food, because I cannot honestly say I was impressed with last night's meal. The Boom Dip appetizer was okay, after adding red pepper flakes. But the Alfredo The Dark with chicken was such a limp noodle for me. Was that really chicken lunch meat sliced thick in my pasta? The cheese wasn't melted, and I couldn't find any alfredo sauce in my pasta bowl. Par for the course, I ended up getting full and bringing about half of the dish home. If, at lunch, I decide this was a good meal and I was just misguided by not having alcohol with my food, I shall update my review.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RAWy3YCE-jwfyuGvwzUaqQ", "review_id": "3DmvZFNUuaqgSZRWiYJ3Ew", "text": "I Love Oregano's and can't believe I have never written a review. This is my regular place. The best thing about Oregano's is the Bellini's and the staff. The food is pretty good and is a good value. Usually order the Pablo Picaso Salad (amazing) and the Alfredo the Dark Pasta with Shredded Chicken. The toasted Ravioli apps are yummy. This place is always busy, so expect a wait even during the week. The best time to come is after 9pm in my opinion. I have seen the wait as long as two hours, no joke. They don't take reservations and all the party has to be there for them to list you. Choose inside, outside or first available. You can order a drink and even apps for the wait. This is basically a bar that sells food so leave the kiddos at home. They will not enjoy it here, you will not enjoy it here with them and everyone else will not enjoy it so take them to McDonalds and leave them with a sitter. You deserve a night out anyway.\n\nThe Pizza Cookie is really good. I like Chocolate Chip/Peanut Butter. The servers here really work their buts off. They will do most anything to make your meal here a great one. They even chit chat with you if you like and make you feel special. I never tip under 20% here and feel I get my money's worth every time. \n\nThey seem to have been turning over help more in the past couple of years. They have a solid business and I attribute that to their growth, but for the most part the employees seem to like working there.\n\nMy only real beef aside from the wait is there are only two bathrooms. One Male and one Female. As many customers as this place has they need to figure a way to add dividers and make it so more can use as there is always a line. The parking is not a big deal to me. They have a small lot, but there is PLENTY of street parking nearby and if there is not, then you need to come back at a different time because the wait will be a killer.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4kKR-tovPM9mKi1wt23D4Q", "review_id": "zZKCZD2glEwO_WhKlgj8pQ", "text": "This is our favorite restaurant. We used to live in the Biltmore and would frequent this location. Right off the bat, expect a wait! Good things come to those who wait.\n\nI like the big rig pasta with chicken or there is a massive salad with shrimp that I love. Best part? The cosmos! My husband loves the lasagna (order as soon as you get there - it takes 45 mins to cook). My kids like the dough they give you to play with (they will even bake your dinosaur shape for you). The kids meals are dirt cheap. If you can handle the extra calories, get the cookie!! \n\nGreat place to go with the kids, to hang out with friends or for a date night. We always take out of town family and they love it! \n\nThe staff is always great, especially since they are usually packed. The atmosphere is fun. \n\nWish they would open a North Phoenix location!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ykTUd9nIYDkQYhpntgcTVw", "review_id": "pr3Z1DFDlpABxR5MKtgdEw", "text": "The food was execellent, love the shrimp scampi and the bizookie! The portions are big. Customer service was excellent i will definately be back!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4dnDsoHuxUtzhaumxbpR5w", "review_id": "nyIBlrTvOyaOHPxGMywcqg", "text": "I've been to Oregano's many different times for different occasions...and I feel like every time I visit I feel differently about it. \n\n1.) There is always a ridiculous wait time here. It doesn't matter when you come, it is ALWAYS busy. Always. \n\n2.) I love the food. It's definitely a bang for your buck and man, is it good. \n\n3.) PIZZOOKIE. Nuff said.\n\n4.) Gibbilinni Bellini. Again, nuff said. \n\nThe service is usually great...perhaps to make up for the outrageous wait times? Anyway, my last visit here was rather hectic; my mother was in town so we planned a dinner here for her with most of our extended family (a 20 person group). I understood this might be difficult considering the size of the place, so I called a couple of days prior to see if they could in fact accommodate us. Sure, they said. Because they don't take reservations over the phone, I would need to go to the restaurant the day of to put our name on the list. They assured me \"no worries, we'll take care of you and have everything ready.\"\n\nSo I head to the restaurant around 1 pm to put our names on the list for 6 pm. We get there at 550 and are told it's going to be a 45 - 60 minute wait. Wait, seriously? So then why did I make a trip several hours prior because that's what you told me would ensure we're seated on time? \n\nSo our party of twenty is waiting outside in the hot parking lot (because of course there wasn't enough room in the waiting area) for nearly an hour. They were very accommodating with water and drinks while we waited, which was nice. The only thing that was really irritating about the wait was the whole time thing: we were constantly being told, oh, it'll be just a minute, or oh, they're bussing it now. When all we needed to do was step is side and see that nothing was actually happening, so we felt like we were being jerked around so we wouldn't leave. What's with restaurants not telling it like it is with wait times? So annoying, especially in the heat. \n\nAnyway, so we're finally seated in the only area that can hold us, and we're totally cramped. But we're a close family, so lucky for us! Our server was really great with filling our orders and accommodating our needs. Like I said, he totally made up for our outrageous wait with good service...and what was at first a hectic, stressful evening, turned out to be an entertaining one. \n\nOf course I'll come back to Oregano's time and time again..there is that something that constantly draws us back.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jl67C8OhNXD5oMZ0v7RbUw", "review_id": "McOsBjK0jZV_zE8QpTG9ng", "text": "I've been here probably 8-10 times over the past 5 or 6 years. \n\nConsistent: \n- The wait. Doesn't matter if it's lunch or dinner, the wait is ridiculous. On the positive side, the reception desk kept the cups of iced water coming. \n- The food is always good, which probably explains the wait. I strayed from my carmelized onion, gorgonzola pizza to try their spinach salad. Not a single regret - it was super tasty! \n- That damn pizookie. Even if the food in general sucked, I'd come here just for the pizookie... mmmmmm. \n\nIf you haven't been... you should go!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "NFBQGT-YmMCHvTSIEyX_1g", "review_id": "5-x8FfXhyprT79aGfp_dFg", "text": "I used to go here all the time for lunch to get their mini deep dish pizzas that are limited in supply and you better get there early because they go quick...because they are sooo good and they can feed two people almost.  But went there with the family last night and  you know how it can be kinda difficult to satisfy 4 people with the same pizza?  So we often do half and half to make everybody happy...and we've never ran into this situation, they wanted to charge as if the whole pizza had all the toppings...meaning if you get 3 toppings on one side and 3 different toppings on the other side, you better be prepared to pay for a 6 topping pizza...about $8 extra.  So they are off the 'family friendly' list for me.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DrJnC62-eMRnFai6immsbQ", "review_id": "2WudTmTCmYrnosQ4shz18w", "text": "I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this place!!!\n\nEver since I discovered Oregano's I've never been back to Olive Garden. I think their food is fantastic and I've learned to try other things aside from their meatballs...ummm! Service is always, always, always fantastic! The servers are so helpful and friendly. I have nothing bad to say about this place. If you do come here...be sure to explore the menu.\n\nOne bad thing, but I can't knock a star off for it, is that the wait can be extremely long especially during lunch hours. I've waited an hour before and at other times, I've gotten lucky to get the last table available. \n\nCheck out the pictures!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pQlQ5B6rkPjPdinD1BjuIg", "review_id": "SbozLVqmadoe_fZkPNXN3g", "text": "My favorite restaurant in Phoenix, period.  We love eating here and we've got it down to a science.  Here's your gameplan for a fantastic Oregano's experience in under 90 minutes.  Print it out and take it with you (yes, you can laminate it if you want).\n\nINSIDER'S GUIDE TO OREGANO'S:\n\n1) Make plans for dinner (lunch is an impossibility unless you have two-hour lunch breaks ... you lucky dog).\n\n2) Get some fun friends together (Oregano's is great in groups of about six - keeps all seating options open)\n\n3) Grab a deck of cards or two (you'll see)\n\n4) Get the whole group to show up at 6 (they won't put your name on the list unless you're all there)\n\n5) Hang out and talk or play cards with your friends for forty minutes or so (now you see why they need to be FUN friends)\n\n6) About 20 minutes before your scheduled seating, order two things: DEEP DISH PIZZA and GUACA-TONY.  These both take a while but the waitstaff will put the order in and have it cook while you wait.\n\n7) After you get seated and get drinks, put in any SALAD OR ENTREE orders.  As you do, the guaca-tony will show up right on cue.  Your friends will admire both your foresight and your appetizer selection.  It's an amazing Italian guacamole with a thin-crust pizza for dipping.  Unforgettable, as Old Blue-eyes would say.\n\n8) The guaca-tony will be mostly gone in a hurry, so have the obligatory \"no, you take the last slice\" discussion, and reluctantly gobble down the rest of it (way to take one for the team, champ).  Just as the pan is cleared, here comes the pizza and other entrees.  Perfect!  But don't let that waiter escape - order your PIZZOOKIES now! (ideally chocolate chip, but I won't judge if you go for peanut butter or white chocolate macadamia nut).\n\n9) Devour the pizza.  Their deep dish is so very good.  It's extremely filling, so it's best to calculate about 1-2 slices per person.  Don't worry, it's tasty reheated.\n\n10) Just when you decide you can't eat another bite, the pizzookies show up ... and, well, you might as well have a little.  Generous scoops of vanilla ice cream on top of a half-baked cookie in a pizza pan, and drizzed with chocolate syrup.  The best.\n\n11) Grab the check.  Your friends will think you are very generous, but it turns out eating at Oregano's is really affordable in groups, since you split most things.  Without alcohol, it usually works out to about $10 per person, including tax and tip.  Of course, you can just ask everyone for the 10 bucks or, if you're feeling unscrupulous, ask them all for 15 bucks.  For the awesome meal they just had, they'll probably pay it!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yWx48PCuaK967jG_UdGxtQ", "review_id": "0Vc53tMWCfydH1CdYkBIug", "text": "This place is mackin, friendly service with authentic food. We had the chicken wings as an app which tasted good, but nothing to write home about. I had the Italian Flag Lasagna which took about 40 minutes but was definitely worth the wait, some of the best I have had in a longtime. This dish was made from scratch, you can taste the difference with fresh backed pasta, good sauce and lots of meat. My wife had the Grilled Italian Sausage Sandwich. You can tell the sausage was made in house with great spices and a little bit of heat. We will definitely go back.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sf8ZPI3fBKv8skv0ccMinQ", "review_id": "MIRR2MlbFtHEVSJRr1Jklw", "text": "Divine thin crust pizza, great salads, appetizers, wings, and pizza cookies (left a little doughy with ice cream on top). The service is always great as is the atmosphere. The wait can be a long on weekend nights but the food is worth it. Lunch specials are also good and it's a great place for a work lunch. Large patio area is a perfect place to eat most of the year. My go-to menu items are the Pablo Picasso salad, the N\u00famero One-O on thin crust, and a peanut butter pizza cookie.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oVskhQDjec9oXk5gTcJ4jA", "review_id": "db1z1wdZTlnHpyz6LtLCjA", "text": "I am madly in love with this restaurant! The pizza, the quac-a-tony, the ballini's! WONDERFUL!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Q43j4rd_K0YEjGAb7qB8MA", "review_id": "OcwTaEq3tOm46S8CXxgnIw", "text": "Generally my mornings consist of hitting the snooze button at least 5 times.  Getting out of bed is a difficult thing for me to do.  But remember being a kid? When there were those select days that getting out of bed wasnt hard?  First day of school, Christmas morning, Tuesdays and Thursdays during the summer when the hot neighbor would do her swimming and sunbathing before work... ahh, those were the days.  \n\nTomorrow will be one of those days when i dash out of bed... why? Because by noon, i will be at Oreganos stuffing my face with a Veggie Wedgie & Sweet Potato fries.  As a grown up, It's the little things in life that get me out of bed.  (Though, that swimming & sunbathing MILF might also still do it too.)\n\nI've never had the pizza at Oregano's... in fact, since i have had the Veggie Wedgie, I may never have anything else at Oregano's.  Thanks to you, sweet Wedgie of the Veg... i will sleep with visions of sugarplums... no wait... eggplant, goat cheese, roma tomatoes, spinach, portobellos and feta.  Ahhh... i'm looking forward to you already.   Zzzzzzz.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B_AoLaPdxGRh54Mru4S6SA", "review_id": "hFOqPaTwnJlcOP0L_ORtbg", "text": "This place is amazing! Have visited and dined here several times and the food is always superb. Margherita pizza and Bellini's are my favorite but the Caesar salad is good too. \n\nWarning: Portions are VERY large, best to go with a group of friends and share everything since almost every main dinner dish is too big to eat on your own. \n\nNice, comfy and inviting atmosphere with great booths and large seating capacity. \nAnd I hear that they are expanding! Woo hoo! They can definitely use more room  :))", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "in8F1VdUbEe9NYvkGQ_R2w", "review_id": "pJFqeH1AR3f8S7bqvEuaDg", "text": "Wow.  That's all I've got to say really.. other than GO!  \n\nThere isn't anything negative to say about both of my experiences here!  I love the pizza, love the people, the desert is to DIE for, and the service is stellar! \n\nI started off with Sweet Potato Fries, which sadly had some spice on them that I didn't enjoy, as quickly as they saw I wasn't eating them they removed from the bill and offered any other appetizer for me.  I decline and waited for the pizza to arrive.. \n\nWait the 45 minutes, get the deep dish, and be in heaven!  I'm a classic Pep and Cheese guy, but saw a number of others with stuff in them that looked equally delish.  \n\nFinally, do not leave without having the cookie desert, it's phenomenal!  I'd fly back to PHX just for this cookie!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EP3cGJvYiuOwumerwADplg", "review_id": "0b81goCghKzJW9X-NQzPXw", "text": "First time I had pizza here for some reason....and cant they make something that is gross!  I have eaten here tons of times and every experience with the food and service is the best ever.  I have had the Alfredo the Dark (fettuccine alfredo), the big beef sandwich, the big tuna sandwich, and now chicken wings and pizza.  The alfredo is so creamy and flavorful with a bit of spicy to it.  I remember not being able to finish the gigantic plate of noodles.  The beef sandwich makes my mouth water just thinking about it but my table was craving to share pizza and wings today so we ordered the pepperoni pizza thin crust and it was truly amazing.  The garlic was perfect the crust was and cheese were a great consolidation of flavor.  The chicken wings were great also, the sauce was a little thick and had a garlic hint to it as well.  Of coarse what would a visit to Oregano's without ordering a macadamia nut pazookie!  Man, this place is the best place for the cookie desert with ice cream, the half cooked cookie inside a good 10\" pan and about 1/2\" thick is so flavorful and good.  I almost got sick from eating to much.  Also if you have never been to an Oregano's be prepared to wait since they are always busy, the atmosphere is way casual and the decor is so very cool and trendy.  I cant think of a better consistent trendy place for great food and great service.  It's most definitely as good as it gets!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "tdNV2Wb0LrFpm1Yfov_Klw", "review_id": "qc7WkVDmAvSLKGloHUlfig", "text": "I  must confess ,  I play pretend.Sometimes at restaurants I pretend that I am really eating in a one of a kind local joint that only those in the know frequent. That's how I feel at Oreganos.  I love that it has that it has a kitschy air about it,I love the use of suprisingly tasty ingredients , I love that I can bring young or old family members and everybody is happy. \nOreganos rarely dissapoints and on this past Sunday , mi familia was quite satisified with our food and drinks, and the fast service.  So kudos to Oreganos making my afternoon tasty as well as as easy.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "70RkhiEobIBK4lD8-_jkTQ", "review_id": "tk1zPwvojy33uQmGsHt9ig", "text": "Placed an order togo lastnight with the bf, ordered a 12\" stuffed pizza ( I believe that's what it is ) we also ordered baked ravioli. \n\nThe pizza was huge and looked delicious, got to my apartment ready to dig in, it was just a tad bit too salty for our taste.  The baked ravioli were pretty good, nothing to go crazy for.  My bf called them to let them know that the pizza was just a bit too salty and the employee kindly explained that because of the type of cheese they use, sometimes the pizza ends up that way.  He apologized and offered to send us a gift card for the amount that the pizza cost.  \n\nFirst time having it, wasn't too bad. I'd definitely like to try it again but dine in. :)", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QBQlErZajdIyXX84dvFUnQ", "review_id": "TRIOZNuhKukq5Id-POGC8A", "text": "I like so many things on the menu it takes forever to decide what to order. You have to keep in mind that you have to save room for the pzookie. This is a must! Pzookie is a huge chocolate chip cookie in a cast iron dish served warm with ice cream on it. UM Yeah, its freakin delicious. Anyway the beefstro salad is awesome. Normally i don't care for steak in a salad but this is very thinly sliced rib eye and its so good, and big enough for 2-3 to share. The wings are really good and they are all drum stick wings and three kinds of sauces. The original is best. The Italian wedding soup with a meat ball is so tasty. The Big Ravioli is really good and stuffed with lots or cheese meat and topped with marinara sauce. But the Chicago Style deep dish pizza is awesome. Its huge very filling so don't order unless your with a group of people. It takes about 30 minutes to make but its so worth it. Just remember to save room for the pzookie. Even if you are stuffed order the pzookie cause when you see it and try it you will finish it!!!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "70RkhiEobIBK4lD8-_jkTQ", "review_id": "bdI7wRXz4YO3yAnKznF3dg", "text": "Second try:\n\nSo I am updating my review! Received the giftcard and went ahead and tried it again ( dinned in this time around ) it was PERFECTION.  We'll go back for sure!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0j9BH_ymVlCqm3qqFWwoFg", "review_id": "ibk742a_26UgUOdsDPZWvg", "text": "Oregano's! Each time I go there no matter what time there is always a 30 minute wait!  I cannot enjoy your deliciousness when I am hungry and do not want to look at my shoes for 30 minutes. I do not have the luxury of an iPhone to pass the time. Build more tables? \nVery enjoyable place, staff is kind, food is..Oregano's.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vhxFLqRok6r-D_aQz0s-JQ", "review_id": "Wo6_eET07Ib-BWF_vwn0QA", "text": "I'm not generally a fan of chain restaurants, but as chain restaurants go, its a good one.  It is a bit cheesy (both in food and in sense of humor) but the food portions are huge and taste pretty good.  The price points are good and the service is friendly.  This place is always packed.  So be prepared for a wait.  They have pizza to please both fans of the thin crust or the thick.  Although if you get the thick crust pizza be prepared for a wait.  I always get the wedding soup which is delicious with meatballs and small bits of pasta in a chicken broth.  It is not too salty which makes me super happy!  If you're brave get a pizza cookie they can get it to have two different kinds of pizza dough and topped with vanilla ice cream.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oXkbuOiN9HDS3WgOQONfRg", "review_id": "TWbqyUa2QSYRgcxJSRc4wg", "text": "I have yet to be truly disappointed after eating at Oregano's.  I've experienced iffy service at the Mesa location, but the Camelback location has always been great.  I've always had to wait, but that's only given me the opportunity to enjoy a tasty, tasty Bellini in the meantime (damn you, Oregano's, for your two-Bellini cap!).  Service is friendly, the food is consistently good, and the atmosphere is comfortable and relaxed.  Please note that if you are dining with a group, the entire group must be present before you are seated.\n\nI have only two complaints about this location:\n\n!. Parking sucks\n2. The floors are VERY slippery. Beware if you're wearing heels or shoes with slick soles so you don't fall like I did.\n\nLet's end on a high note, shall we?\n\n1. You know how I feel about the Bellinis.\n2. Big Rig Pasta + chicken + hot wings sauce = YUM\n3. I'll only share a pizza cookie with you if I really, really like you. Otherwise, that sucker's all mine!\n\nI heart you, Oregano's!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_4lqpCYCqOQzbB6xQGGhrQ", "review_id": "ckDGMnsKYOjIKVDE1DBHIg", "text": "Ive always said Oregano's has been my favorite thin crust pizza place around, and it still is.  However... this location is my least favorite.  \n\nWe show up with a party of 6 at about 6PM and of course there's about a 45minute wait if you want to sit inside.  The only time Oregano's doesnt have a wait is on Sat afternoon about 1PM.  Literally the only time..   So they tell us that we can sit outside with the heat lamps and be seated right away.  We opt for the lamps and are seated.   Our waiter comes over and takes our drink orders and quickly returns with almost all the drinks.. he forgets our friends drink and when we mention it.. he scatters away and returns about 4min later with the drink.  By this time we order some wings and salads and the pizzas.  \n\nWhile waiting for our food, we notice our heat lamp above us is not on, and ask to have it turned on.  they come over and do it.  For some reason I notice that our waiter is no where to be found.  I start seeing other people filling our drinks, giving napkins, cheese, etc.  Oh well.. multi-tasking I guess.\n\nSo our food arrives via our waiter and he begins serving with an apology.. he put the olives that were supposed to be on the side.. ON the pizza.  One of our bunch is allergic to olives.. yeah..  So he brings out the stuffed pizza and we begin to work on that and the few start eating the olive pizza.  They keep saying sorry and will be bringing out the cheese pizza with olives on the side.  I swear it seemed like 30 more minutes before we saw someone with the pizza.  Within those minutes, our waiter vanished again, only to be seen in small  blips across the back of our minds.  Finally.. the pizza arrives and while we're all mostly done, our friend gets to start eating.   The manager is very kind to take to not charge for the extra pizza of course, but to make things even better, he throws in a pizza cookie.  it was our friends birthday, so that's two cookies we get.. yummy.\n\nSo we're all finished, and it's time to wait for our bill.  (checks watch). Oh there he is finally..  he drops the bill off and I ask him for change for a $100 bill..  he leaves.  (checks watch).  \"Wow, did he just leave??\"  At one point I see him come back about 10 minutes later and serve another table a drink and I notice the 100 in his hand.. lol . Wow.. Finally he goes back to get me change.  \n\nBy now we're all ready to leave and we start to split the bill up.. here's the best part.  Our bill came out to around $77 and change and a friend throws in the tip, another throws in $20.. What do I do because Im not paying attention and my mind is all over?  I shell out 77 in cash (along with everyone elses money) and say \"20 on the card and the rest is yours.\"  \n\n... I wonder why he was so nice when he came back with the card.    I guess I would be to if I got a $32.00 tip...    You would think he would have caught that.  \n\nI think this is the most of said on any of my reviews.  Will I go here again? Of course I will.  I live in Glendale and unfortunately, until they build one in Glendale, this is the closest one..  I prefer the Tempe location.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lYvV3LUUfjNprqeZxf1AmQ", "review_id": "SGwMZPOUEN4nRa1Uos3gEw", "text": "This place smells great before you walk in the door! The bar was packed and so was the dining area - apparently others had the right idea, too! My group ordered fried or baked raviolli, a large Julius Cesear salad with the dressing on the side, and a medium Bistro Classic pizza, half with very little cheese. First, the order was done perfectly. There was even extra marinara without charge that came along with the baked raviolli. The pizza did come with half light cheese, too. The most impressive part of this midday meal was the salad, a hill of romaine lettuce, parmesean cheese and the best croutons I've ever tasted. \n\nAlthough it was a little early in the day, the Dirty Monkey was freaking awesome and packed a nice little punch to help me get on with the rest of my day. \n\nWithout a doubt, I would return here with a group of people to share similar foods. The reason it was not five stars is because there was cheese on everything, so if you don't do well in the lactose-digesting department you may want to make sure you can handle it that day. The second issue was for some reason the pizza crust seemed like it was sweet. I've never heard of a sweet flat crust before, but the garlic on the pizza certainly masks the sugary crust. \n\nOther than that, a fabulously bustling environment with super friendly staff, drinks to get you drunk faster, and a hearty menu for those who really like cheese and sweetness.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "thdVzCfKx-DV0zYWqId3pw", "review_id": "h-Xw0wcNPEGKbbtfBifTZQ", "text": "I cannot profess my love for Oregano's enough. It's the closest thing to the stuffed and thin crust pizzas I grew up eating in Chicago that you can get in the Valley. The sauce is perfect,, the toppings and cheese are wonderful, and the dough is excellent. \n\nI don't typically find myself at the Camelback location since I live close to old town Scottsdale.  But yesterday I had a craving and decided to order from there and pick it up on my way to work (this location is much closer to there). Had an 8\" Sprocolli which I nearly finished off myself when I made it to work. \n\nThe only thing I am disappointed in was the wait. I got to the restaurant and went to the pickup area. I guess one of the customers ahead of me had some sort of an issue, because it took a lot longer than I expected to pick up the pizza. But the staff was so friendly when I finally made it to the register, that I couldn't even hold it against them.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f3LA83yEEBMj9q92H28O7w", "review_id": "JR74CcZ2rEVCtkyBxQ-Xmg", "text": "I've been here twice now and have to say that I cannot recommend anything here that is not a pizza. Their Chicago deep dish is pretty great for an Arizona chain and definitely worth the extraordinarily long wait. Did I say wait? Expect at least 45 minutes for your pizza.  Sweet jeebus, this is not five star dining here Oregano's.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z1c8uQv7tfgrP4-sVggbTA", "review_id": "iLSnKVYl4vqNP16fh7m10w", "text": "Oregano's runs hot and cold in my book. I've had great meals here (pizza, mostly), but I've also had a fair share of bland pastas and not-so-spectacular sandwiches. \n\nI keep coming back, however, because it's a fun, friendly place. I'm a big fan of their quirky shirts (today's read \"legalize marinara\"), and the servers are always smiling as they go about their business. Most everyone goes out of the way to make sure you're having a good experience (today, for instance, I was promised a donation of dozens of empty cans for the school at which I work). \n\nI'll be back, and I'm hoping to try the deep dish pizza soon.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-GNcVLtPu1QlJ07cMRe4zw", "review_id": "IFihwDrqdhnAr8T5jxzkxg", "text": "Great, awesome stuffed pizza.  Ordered to carry out, and they gave me a 1:15 wait time. Given that I wasn't super hungry, I decided it was worth the wait to try (had a bad pizza craving today).  Ordered it with sausage.  When I picked it up, I was surprised how heavy it was (ordered a medium). It was definitely the heaviest pizza I've ever carried.\n\nNow on to the pizza.  I was surprised how much I liked it:  the tomato sauce was really good and it also had loads of cheese. The sausage was overpowered by the sauce, but it was good.  \n\nPomo is my favorite pizza place here, but, if you're in the mood for for a good 3000 calorie pizza that will feel like a load in your tummy, look no further.  This was well worth the calories!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GP-h9colXgkT79BW7aDJeg", "review_id": "DvHvGIM1Subq2LeHgeKQug", "text": "Love the food -- terrific thin crust pizza, Italian Gold wings (honey mustard BBQ), and great beer choices.  Very kid-friendly; kids menu is good, and they bring them dough balls to play with.  The Pizookie (a giant mostly-baked cookie topped with 3 scoops of ice cream) is inventive and a great way to share a dessery.  Servers are usually fun and attentive.  The only thing that stops us from going more often is that it's too damn crowded.  30 -60 minute waits are not uncommon.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "eL2AbD_vXdP57eewFH21lQ", "review_id": "DOfFoW6l0IApkr4Cp0J9lg", "text": "If I HAD to pick something to complain about when it comes to Oregano's it would be the amount of time I have to wait.... \"I'm HUNGRY! I want to eat!\" However, if I were asked to complain about something else...I couldn't think of anything (and we all know I complain a lot).\n\nAnyway, every single time I go to Oregano's I am satisfied. The pizzas are great, the pastas are great (the zany ziti specifically), the salads are great...everything is great. \n\nLet's get to the real point here: The pizookie is the most amazing thing on the face of this planet. It get's it's own paragraph just so I can rant about it. I love the pizookie so much that I will force my stomach to make room so I can put that deliciousness in my belly. I would probably eat 10 if I were given the opportunity.\n\nThe service is always friendly and most of the time pretty funny too. The atmosphere is wonderful and it is a great place to go out with friends or family. \n\nEat at Oregano's because you will most certainly enjoy it.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e6jqQ_YXlGiLPi1z2HO0Pg", "review_id": "E2Kv4MDAmyDBnQ2OdYk3bA", "text": "Oregano's... my love affair with Oregano's is long. It started in Flagstaff (still my favorite location) and continues today.\n\nThis location  lacks a little of the joi de vivre of the Flag or south Scottsdale locations. However, the caliber of food is consistently high and makes up for whatever I imaginen I'm missing... There is a large patio, surrounded by (woefully inadequate amounts of) parking.  You can almost always expect a touch of waiting. \n\nHowever, whether you order the savory thin crust pizza, the warm and creamy Boom dip, a deep dish with goat cheese, herbs, onion and extra sauce, or just have dessert for dinner with an ooey gooey Pizzookie, you can't go wrong!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "56R-8WllOzdN9aZdx8dV2A", "review_id": "w_ZjlhVjEj4YpVq0zlkRLQ", "text": "Simply the BEST thin crust chicago style pizza in the state!! Worth every minute of the wait - wings are great too!!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "33vUIil_GCaT92aUaZhRXA", "review_id": "kOhSH0CV6gR8EAVTqKstQw", "text": "My mom wanted to go here for lunch last Friday & I was actually kinda excited, because it's been a few years since I last came here. Parking was a bitch & that was a task in itself! Any way, we made our way back to the hostess stand & was told there would be a 30 minute wait. For lunch, really?! We decided to sit at the bar where there was no wait. \n\nLindsey was our server & she was so sweet, checked on us often too. For starters we ordered the bistro calamari & boom dip. I forgot how big the portions are, what were we thinking ordering 2 apps?! The boom dip was yummy but the calamari was just ok, way too much breading/coating! For our entree we decided to split the 14\" aunt margherita pizza (thin crust) & added artichokes. My mom only had a bite since she ate a lot of the apps, I had a slice & it was ok. Pretty bland in flavor, barely any cheese & the crust had a similar texture to cardboard. I took the leftovers home & my hubby agreed, he wasn't diggin the pizza either. \n\nTotal (not including tip) was about $40. While the food was just ok the service was great! I'd like to come back & sooner than a few years, because I know I've had good food here in the past. I think next time I need to order some pasta & definitely the pizza cookie!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "aAnhDsmvH9v54fKPYjJ00w", "text": "Food is a solid 3.5 and service made it easy to round up to 4. \n\nSome friends were in town and we decided to meet here for a late lunch/early dinner on a Sunday.  I can see how parking would be a challenge but we found a spot in the main lot behind the restaurant. They were quite busy.  But we waited on the shady patio and had a drink at the bar.  There were 6 of us and we were easily seated at one of their large booths inside. \nWe were hungry and looking back we admittedly had eyes bigger than our belly's.  We ordered the Bruschetta Authentico and the Lawrence's Stuffed 'Shrooms to start.  The fresh onions on the Bruschetta really added quite a bit of flavor, I didn't find the addition of the marinara provided necessary.  \nThe Stuffed mushrooms were 2 large portabella mushrooms stuffed full of sausage marinara and melted cheese.  It took a little effort to cut them up and share, but they were quite good. In fact they would make a great  main dish to share with a salad. \n\nTwo in our party put in Lasagna orders for one of each variety at the same time as the app orders as it takes 30-45 min for Lasagna.  The rest of us took a while to decide on what we wanted.  The other 4 of us ordered the Aunt Margherita Pizza, 2 ordered the Alfredo The Dark and added broccoli and I ordered the Zainy Ziti and added sausage.  \n\nAll plates were extremely generous servings.  I personally made 3 meals out of my Ziti dish.  It was simple yet tasty and served in a baked thin crust bowl.  I sampled the Margherita pizza which I found to be lack luster.  The Alfredo dish was not as flavorful as I would have expected and was slightly rescued by the seasoning on the southwest bread that is served with the dish.  Had my dining companions not chosen to add the broccoli I would have considered this a little plain. It was not as creamy as expected (good and bad).  \n\nI can see myself taking a trip back here. I look forward to trying some other menu items.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IajbWwj6l-KHrfSEwZBLgw", "review_id": "UJ9b8bfpDqFtaE7iezv13A", "text": "Stopped in for lunch last Friday to meet with a friend. Went at 12noon and was surprised to get a seat right away.  Although it was outdoor seating only available.  I ordered a sausage sandwich with the basket weave fries.. Delish.. love it.. although it takes a little while for food to come out, it's well worth it.  They also give you a huge plastic cup of soda.  Our service was ok, it seemed like our waiter was covering a lot of different tables, but then again I'm a pretty mellow person and didn't mind waiting.  But again the food was mackin, and my friend and I ordered the ice cream pizza cookie.. omgoodness, so good.  soft chewy under baked cookie with vanilla ice cream on top.. Enjoy but it's pretty big so I would suggest sharing.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cI2pAiUvRbAgjVIyPjfijg", "review_id": "b25eOdcBLWnyEcRdEGCziw", "text": "Had the Pablo Picasso, and although I got the smaller size, it was quite large. I definitely recommend this salad. It's similar to what other restaurants call a Southwest Salad, but so much better. Lots of veggies and chicken on it. \n\nI also tried a slice of the Margherita Pizza. It was pretty good, but definitely not the best I've ever had. That said, I've got pretty high expectations for pizza. \n\nWe sat outside at the bar so we wouldn't have to wait. The weather was absolutely perfect for it, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Overall great food and atmosphere. Would definitely go back to check out some of their other pizzas.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GZTl2jYpBV5nFnjeoksyCw", "review_id": "k0nYdjsmaMobzJiwMUlrOQ", "text": "No one, I mean NO ONE does the thin crust pizza better that Oregano's. 'Tis a real shame this place is no where near my home on So Cal. Their sauce is the perfect amount of salty sweetness and the cheese blend they use is superb. I wouldn't mess around with those specialty pizzas they have on the menus because their classic traditional pizzas are top notch. Please come to So Cal, please ...", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w0WhcjDpMqYHszl-v3IGyQ", "review_id": "_FDlITdTvp6OXTQWwalI4g", "text": "Always have to try the chocolate chip cookie desert!! To die for!!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xlhOYJz88hseqBnygHVz6g", "review_id": "nA_l_9t9IcJvf-PBqeUYCw", "text": "I was meeting a friend for lunch today at Oregano's. We got there promptly at 11 and got a parking spot and tablemmediately. We ordered calamari as a starter. This was the absolute worst calamari that I ever tasted! It didn't even look like calamari. It was thick strips that tasted very very fishy. I understand that calamari is seafood, but this tasted like bad fish, plus it was way over coated and salty. We sent it back and ordered fried ravioli. When it arrived, it too, was way over salted and tasted stale. We ate a few but didn't send it back. Next came our pizza. We ordered the lunch slices. The portion was a good size, but the pizza was very mediocre and the crust had the same stale flavor as the ravioli. Although the service was good, the food was very bad and I would not recommend Oregano's to anyone.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OixErebrunha0s5Tp_Qmgg", "review_id": "5PcbtEyOgYw5UbjFqqI2LA", "text": "I'm torn.......\n\nSo I must break it down.\n\nParking:                                          1 Star\nWait Time (to be seated):           1 Star\nWait Time (for order):                  3 Stars (it's always busy)\nService:                                          2 to 4 Stars (it's hit or miss)  \nFood:                                              3 to 4 Stars\nMenu Options:                              5 Stars\nPrice:                                              3 Stars\n\nTiming is everything at Oreganos.  I can't say I've ever had a bad experience here but if you decide to go, plan on waiting.  The food is good (not great) but they have a variety of options for everyone.  The one thing that keeps me going back is their WINGS.  Medium-Gold is the way to go.  I would give those alone 5 Stars.  Probably in the top 3 best wings I've ever had.  The thin crust pizza is great but the one problem I've found with is it's very salty.  Luckily for them (and me) that just means I drink more beer.  The prices are average and the portions are large.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xlhOYJz88hseqBnygHVz6g", "review_id": "Hvepnf9mU8uVzhnS5_gJbg", "text": "Well, I went back to Oregano's today because I had a gift card and I am a sucker for free food. After my last experience, I decided to try different food. My friend and I arrived promptly at 11 and was immediately greeted by every employee. We started with the sweet potato fries. They were good, but the aoili was a little spicy and didn't really go well with the fries. Of course the best sweet potato fires are at Delux, but these were pretty good for a pizza joint. I got the stuffed pizza lunch special. It was good, too, but nothing to write home about. Then we got the best part of the meal: dessert. We ordered the cookie pizza thingie. It was great, it came out warm and gooey with vanilla ice cream on top. Overall, this experience was far better then my last visit to Oregano's. Would I eat there again? probably.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OixErebrunha0s5Tp_Qmgg", "review_id": "9jO-c9BtPOAWy7v5pNeuHg", "text": "Tonight was near perfect.  Found a parking spot immediately.  We were seated right away on the patio.  Service was great and the food came quick.  Pepperoni thin crust was great and the wings were awesome as always.  Medium-Gold is the way to go and at $8.49 for 14 jumbo drums, they can't be beat.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iTMXsybE3KB0kALbjmF_Eg", "review_id": "rRwKBm7JTKggKWyMy5PS2Q", "text": "After a long wait... I had the best stuffed pizza of my life. We waited about 45 minutes to get seated :-(....then the stuffed pizza takes 45 min. I didn't mind waiting for the pizza we knew it was gonna take that long. Absolutely the best stuffed pizza I have ever had, and I was told to try the cookie dessert. It is probably the best dessert I've ever had!!! No joke if you like cookie dough you would love it!! I will go there every time I come back to Az.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pmj1TQrVS5nywXB664HG4w", "review_id": "SdE6w3GaHHLJvGuc2N78mg", "text": "Great pizza, I will be back.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "7A17hWOBcPSg3S3_GX8ERg", "text": "We had a party of 20! We sat outside. Yes, it was HOT and we were sweaty. The server did he best to knowledge and make sure the group of us were taken of us. He did a fantastic job by himself. Waters were already on the table when we got there. He quickly got our drink and appetizer orders and then told us he is going to get our drink and appetizer orders in. He was quick with the drinks. \n\nThe food took awhile. I know all 20 of us ordered different items, so the timing of when all the food is ready took awhile longer than usual. But is is serving 20 people all at 1 time. Like usual the food was tasty, good, and consistent. I tried the Zany Ziti with chicken. Yum and TON of food! \n\nOf course we had to order the half and half pzookie!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hWDUP9IYWu59UGgxNrbh5Q", "review_id": "V26qJDYACnrQpnqeYJrWlg", "text": "I suppose the food is good because this place is always packed with people.  I'm a huge fan of the chocolate chip cookie dough pizza with ice cream.  I just can't stand the long waits for everything, so I only go once every year or so.  The service is never fast.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Shbh-dhEjU4J50HHkParLg", "review_id": "hmGxmFxlfGQztpMedr3ERg", "text": "Oregano's not Great tasting food, a large menu (both literally and figuratively), large servings and a reasonable price.  But like I like the most are very friendly servers and hostesses.\n\nAs an employer, I was curious about how Oregano's can consistently hire such friendly people, that genuinely seem to enjoy their jobs, soni have asked on a couple of occasions about how they do it.  Unfortunately, the answer I keep getting is that they interview for that characteristic.  While I am sure that is true, it did not explain how they are able hire so well, where other companies have not.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "U_OmgVrp-MJ9cB-83uf5cg", "review_id": "TXrZOrYUfP50Rk45f4-osQ", "text": "I am a NY pizza guy but as far as Pizza goes in Phoenix this place is the best!  You need to get the Fried Raviolis and the Wings are good too! They even offer Good Blue Cheese which is the right way to eat wings (sorry all of you West Coasters but Ranch isn't the original)", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ShkCnhcJZfA56LccPgQMgw", "review_id": "SleCG5nI-zspDyjADvJ8Kg", "text": "This place is always delicious. I always start off with the anti pasto salad...best I've ever had. Pizza is cooked perfectly with very fresh ingredients. And the desert choke is the best desert I have had. Mouth watering. This place has so much to offer and is always busy but always has great service!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s5XBIeR6g12dSJGak6-B7g", "review_id": "2eP6cDL3yWUStzrPLS3iCg", "text": "LOVE LOVE LOVE this place.  The atmosphere is always awesome, the Bellini's are fabulous must have drinks and the food is wonderful.  Everyone must try the Mama's Chicken Rosemary Pizza... and if your a pasta lover, try the big rig with angel hair and chicken (its a spicy alfredo sauce dish of yummy goodness that just makes me happy every time I eat it).  Last off, never forget to get a pizza cookie...nothing, and i mean nothing beats this dessert.  This place will never be anything but a favorite of mine, even if we do have to wait 1.5 hrs for a table on busy weekend nights... just means more time to have a drink and chat with friends on the patio.  Enjoy!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R9okovO1jWnmy0NX2Mql0g", "review_id": "JXavnm5tIIvamEmamMAKug", "text": "Had the Chicago stuffed pizza and it was great!  Definitely worth waiting for.  We also shared a large dinner salad and it was really good and if you like spicy try the chipotle ranch dressing.  We sat outside and the weather was really nice and the tables were not too crowded together.  Our waiter was very attentive and brought sodas before we were finished as well as checking on us just enough to not be annoying.  Overall I would be a regular if I lived here but since I don't I'll just have to make a point of going every time I'm in Phoenix.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gPcDJI4wU89RMQWTeIs7Hw", "review_id": "udQB7V9ep80Nih7Ejj8zog", "text": "Love the Big Rig. Servers are very friendly...and the meatballs are delicious!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S3UHNa8tV83AHhX9959ruA", "review_id": "Qji-QO-YnK06W8uZLKmeTQ", "text": "Oregano's has upbeat and attentive young servers - servers who actually seem happy to be there!  This always is a plus in dining out.\n\nOur delicious thin crust pizza with sundried tomatoes, pepperoni, mushrooms, (your choice of toppings) was one of the best I've had in the valley.  I loved the chicken Caesar salad which was superior to most -  it was topped with pulled chicken, shaved parmesan slices and a tangy Caesar dressing.\n\nOregano's is a comfy upbeat restaurant with great service and great food - an excellent time was had by all!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZvVFUkivTkQsS6Ymw_EmpA", "review_id": "EAk_ObO33wShcg2GRF-f7w", "text": "The food here is amazing! Pure Italian food freshly cooked. If you love amazing food that's a bang for your buck then this is your place. I recommend the Spaghetti with sausage and for desert their cookie with Ice cream", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R603a8A4ikzKoN5_dhm0vw", "review_id": "JnOXw4ylrWuNMjcE1y_zVA", "text": "Great food. Great service. Mark went out of his way to make sure we were taken care.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7o7MF9B9lxcWupE8jiLOaQ", "review_id": "NWxgEb3MDL-wCdf-6bCDMA", "text": "Yum! The food at all Oregano's is always delicious and I'd have to say the same about this location. Both the food and service is good here. It is very consistent with other locations.\n\nIt also is consistent with most other locations in parking - or lack there of. Unfortunately, this is just something you have to take with most locations.\n\nOtherwise, great place to go! You can usually get two meals out of your entree, too!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kG0XNpPjIihErYXINk7OYA", "review_id": "FdD103B4CtlikIR9zWgHMg", "text": "I have never been disappointed at Oregano's. My friend and I were going there about once a month for a year and a half while we were in school. I had never been here so she introduced me. I have now been there several times and this is my favorite of the locations. The tasters I've tried are the toasted ravioli espaniol, boom dip, guaca tony, and Lawrence's stuffed mushrooms.  The ravioli is divine with a nice kick in the cheese and the marinara is my favorite of all of the the marinaras I have tasted.  The boom dip is rich and creamy and the chips are actually a thin crust pizza with cheese on top, there are no words to describe how absolutely wonderful it is.  The guaca tony has the same thin crust pizza to smear guac on and from what I hear the guac is phenomenal, stupid allergies prohibit me tasting.  The stuffed mushrooms are more of a meal than a taster and are a lot meatier than I had imagined but was rich and delicious.  If you get tasters just know that they are huge and that if you plan on dessert it is important to have plenty of people to share with unless you plan on not eating lunch/dinner. \nIn regards to the wings my husband has thoroughly enjoyed the wings of fire and says that they are a different kind of hot more black pepper than hot sauce hot.  He says that they were surprising but that they were a good change.  \nThe salads are like everything else on the menu huge and a little different.  The Julius Caesar has a dressing that is Caesar with a little bit of a different kick.  I normally ask for extra dressing but there was flavor in every bite.  When you add chicken it is finally sliced and you can never get a bite without the chicken, I usually share this with my daughter because it is just to big for one person.  My husband has said that the big beefstro and the antipasto thing are both the best salads he has ever had.  This is high praise since he tends to not like going out.  Every time we have gone out since he compares every salad he comes in contact with the salads from Oregano's and so his taste for other salads has become ruined.  My father-in-law says that the southwestern shrimp caesar is better than he ever imagined.  The shrimp was so tasty that even I liked it and my daughter started trying to steal salad.  \nWe have tried two of the sandwiches sort of on accident.  The Italian stuffed and the fresh grilled Italian sausage.  My mother-in-law meant to order the fresh grilled Italian sausage but accidentally said the Italian stuffed and when it came out she said it was delicious but that she wanted the sausage and mentioned it to the waitress.  The waitress reordered the sausage sandwich and wrapped it up for her to take home and didn't even charge us for it.  I think this really says something about the level of customer service that I have seen every time we go.  We all tasted both and my mother-in-law who is rarely impressed has suggested this place numerous times based on this, oh and dessert. \nThe pizzas are great. I normally don't like the thin crust but feel that they pack a lot in. I read in a review that the Aunt Margarita had no flavor which I thought was odd. It definitely isn't as greasy as some of the pizzas but it has some darn good flavor. The tomatoes are always done just right to give you that juicy tomato quality.\nMy daughter always gets the pasta with the pesto sauce.  She loves the pesto and enjoys the pesto penne bake.  I truly love the ziti since it is flavorful and huge enough for three meals.  I don't really like their Alfredo the dark but it isn't the worst alfredo that I have had.  \nFor dessert I have only ever had their pizza cookie and don't see any reason to change this in the future.  I have had pizza cookie at many places but non that are even close to as yummy as the ones her at Oregano's.  \nYou will definitely find me at an Oregano's again soon.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KmgUyFBWUdGnIVwdk0hdDw", "review_id": "AliNCbpwCIcLTUQyL3cmsw", "text": "I really like the food here. I don't love all of it, but the service has always been great for me. The sweet potato fries and red pepper aoli are delish and I really like the calamari too. The pizza is a must! I also love the tropical iced tea and cheeky servers tees.\n\nBottom line: Any place that plays Louis Prima and has a cozy patio is \nA-okay with me!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jdeNI5TTTuM6mj3HTgstRA", "review_id": "3NdjFx7WU5LIcaHTXi7DYQ", "text": "Everyone likes good Italian food, but not everyone likes pretentious places like Carraba's, or even that horrid Olive Garden. Come as you are, and enjoy some good pie. I like a good deep dish, and Oregano's doesn't disappoint. Get something like Gorgonzola and you'll thank me later! Just aim for the less traditional toppings and you'll be alright. I haven't had much of the entrees, but the portions are generous and the quality for many the same as you'll find at other chain Italian eateries.\n\nThe drinks are hit or miss. Order the frozen bellini, it's amazing no matter what the season!  \n\nIt's not the most original or tantalizing Italian fare, but Oregano's gets the job done. In style. Give it a try.\n\nPS-Service improved greatly. Guest services was waaaay nicer than they had to be. Never turn down a place that cares about your experience!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i9SwlJulUQSTl1JtNnMLXg", "review_id": "aGUQM7sRTRcxRIh6sBTalw", "text": "The best pizza, service and dessert ever! I am addicted to Guacatoni!!!!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Uc3GE4DYvAS8pzEf2yxcEA", "review_id": "1ogAXkQgsWyGRSGcISQ0Nw", "text": "My family and I LOVE Oregano's!  We have come here for years and always have a pleasant experience.  The staff is friendly, the food is great, and the restaurant itself is clean.\n\nUsually this restaurant is very busy, but you can drink while you wait!  Fabulous margaritas, and the best ravioli I have ever had -- it's huge!  Also, the caesar salad is amazing.  The pizza is great, but surprisingly not my favorite since I'm not the biggest fan of the thin-crust variety.  \n\nFinish off the meal with a delicious pizzookie, and you are good to go!  :-)", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fJGWSgGsvb6leJzOuE2O3Q", "review_id": "fW_w0vPM0FrYGR3LVQIEiA", "text": "I've always enjoyed Oregano's. Who doesn't like their pizza and pasta dishes or their pazooki (i always share the half and half)?!\n\nBut recently, I found my favorite dish ever and will order it every time I go. After I realized how much I enjoyed it, I found out it's the healthiest thing on the menu! Or at least that's what someone told me. Either way - the Big Beefstro Salad is what I will be ordering from now on. It's filled with shaved rib-eye, jalapenos, sweet onions and a sweet serrano dressing atop the greens.\n\nOh, and sometimes I like to indulge in the Dirty Monkey - it's delicious, but strong.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WP3VfyqekAV9f_ufDK5aHA", "review_id": "JJJE2jLORZtuNoVo5joxMQ", "text": "From the appetizers, to salad, to sandwiches, and pizza a great place we miss, but visit 3-4 times a year when passing through or visiting Phoenix. Best in the summer months with outdoor dining. Wish they had one in our California beach areas.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4VaskLw9ByZSJhRnC4mwJg", "review_id": "vyzdMARpHGvCnCd2rB_XQA", "text": "I am from California and all I got to say is this place is the bomb. Garlic bread is awesome and so was the cheese stuffed pizza! I have never had a pizza with so much cheese!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I_Y47QFSdnZwZuN6IygWwQ", "review_id": "w2ztSmo1aTlLQZyi3W61zg", "text": "First time here today.  We had a party of 9 and called ahead and still waited 45 minutes for a table, then were seated outside under the heat lamps, so had to ask twice to get them turned off.  Finally got the orders taken, a few of our party had their orders in 10 or 15 minutes.  I ordered the big slice and a garden salad.  The salad arrived quick and was warm, it had obviously been out a while.  It took the pizza another 30 minutes to arrive, and I was getting ready to leave without it.  The pizza was pretty good but nothing spectacular.  The food was decent and I would eat it again, but the disorganized service needs some work, especially during lunch when people are on a time-limit.  There were 4 servers on the patio, and they seemed clueless as to what was going on.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b4fwPLVP5vmngBD3k0siqQ", "review_id": "Mj8kJJ5VOzwhW0_Jm5cIwg", "text": "This place is always crazy busy! For good reason. I haven't had a bad thing on the menu. Their pizza is magnificent. A bit priecy however for the size. Especially the personal pizza which is way too overpriced to be a single person's meal. The pasta is what I usually get. The Big Rig Pasta is my favorite followed by the pesto drink. The sandwich menu is great for lunch withe The Italian Sausage being my favorite.\nCome early to get a table since they don't take call aheads or reservations. Indoor seating is nice but a bit noisy, but outside is heated and lovely all the time. The bar is nice here to sit at especially with small parties with always quick and available seating. Come here for good food.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WBth5OOvugUKkLHJme_JrQ", "review_id": "6ldiqW18qe7RhfuTrYka-Q", "text": "I've tried time and time again to like this place, but the pizza ,,,hmmm..is mediocre at best...the pazookie ice cream cookie is great and so is the atmosphere..", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AmCgnISliebEOoJuebWAqA", "review_id": "nwRUshAgjnzFsNHFZqBgMQ", "text": "WINGS OF GOLD!!!!\nI feel that this is all that I have to say about thos place...but I won't.\n\nYou must trying the wings of gold. They are these like honey mustard wings that are perfectly fried and covered in the sauce. Some times I think that they use big chicken for their wings cause they are that big. \nIf you go during lunch you can get pizza and a drink for a pretty good price. Their pizza is pretty tasty too. \nDon't like pizza, they also have pasta. The big rig pasta which is one of my farovites. Laso the cheesy garlic bread is MMMMM good too. \nI always come back to this place, mainly for the wings but for everything", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "htC0-TWvw582860ngnUR1w", "review_id": "o5IA8dMhsVVbpuiOLX74gg", "text": "This place is great.  The wait to get in is always long but it is worth the wait.  The chicken wings are the best I've ever had.  The service was great and their pizza is also wonderful.  You have to try this restaurant if you haven't.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ufXz25Oyd5uZE8ftBDIwDg", "review_id": "VS6mVcDzi1jEh7coZ3FbWw", "text": "I have to admit, as someone who used to live in Chicago, and has eaten my fair share of Chicago-style pizza, I was ready to hate on a Chicago Pizza Joint in Phoenix. Despite my doubts, we decided to take our friend's advice and try this place. We rolled up on a Sunday night, and there was 45 minute wait which seemed to be a good sign.\n\nOnce we were finally seated, we were served by the peppiest server I have ever had in my life. Seriously, ever. At one point, when I asked for a refill on my water, she took my glass and SQUEALED, \"Water! Yay!\" Never have I felt so affirmed in my choice of beverage! Thanks, peppy server.\n\nAs for the pizza, it was so, SO good. Deep dish, perfect crust, juicy tomatoes. No hating necessary--this is a Phoenix pizza joint that's worthy of the Chicago label! If we ever make it back to Phoenix, we will definitely stop back at Oregano's!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R3R3D_0b7gvHafHu7ezgMQ", "review_id": "JqjHx9Rt0btObEwmKTCN1Q", "text": "The food was excellent. We had wings, salad and calamari. Very very good. The service was also great. GREAT FOOD AND GREAT SERVICE= 5 STARS. We live in the west side and would drive to come to this place!!! The waiters Michael and Keith was were excellent!!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u51Y4YnhAbWn0nghijc2dw", "review_id": "trmtch3wuUMV6vrOwrIThQ", "text": "The pizza here is great. I recommend pepperoni and banana peppers!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fRZXobLihqxFncLjlP0LqA", "review_id": "Wj2jAeC78l2Wul-JXmxJfg", "text": "Awesome service waitress was awesome and brought a friend here he loved it =) 2/26/2012", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7icWgTnpQG6-NDP968ftEA", "review_id": "KBj01NS1FLMLoYjLjOYVUQ", "text": "I could write a big long review and list every detail, but let me just give it to you straight and simple...\n\nBest wings\nExcellent pasta\nGreat Pizza\nAmazing Garlic bread\nGreat sandwiches \nRidiculous Service! (in a good way!)\n\nWhat more could you really ask for???\n\nI would drive all the way from Cali to have some of this stuff again! Amazing!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NrLQ9mS-cjzTBpeCPujKgQ", "review_id": "15Zp5Ul4zTa_mncx1jauMw", "text": "I love this place, less sodium in the food is the only critique?", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KqJieEtc2eHIpb7ncXj3NA", "review_id": "Xov2vGfzOJV8mscuX0N4uQ", "text": "Please Oreganos, come to Cali!!! \n\nI love this place sooo much. Everytime we come to Phoenix for spring training, I salivate knowing what's coming up...OREGANO'S!!!\nWe always have a bigger party when we come and they do everything they can to accomodate us. This last time, we screwed up and gave the wrong number of people and when they tried to sit us, we didn't fit so we had to wait a little longer for another table. The manager came out to us and gave us a free appetizer (fried ravioli with jalapeno cheese...WOW!!). He didn't have to do that since it was our mistake. But, another great reason why I love this place besides the amazing food. The ambiance is great. It reminds me of an old 50's italian joint.\n\nThey have your basic Italian food...lasagna, noodles, pizza. Ill stop there. Pizza. Yummo. They have thin, pan and thick crust. We ordered the thin and it was perfect. Can't complain and this is our go to place. \n\n**Only reason they are getting four stars is the parking and wait. It can get a little long for the wait so don't come hungry...you will get grumpy (MEEE). Parking sucks too so you will have to find a spot on the street somewhere (this location is not in the greatest areas of Phoenix so lock your car).", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qRo9gHN5OiV1-peDuhCh-g", "review_id": "Wyiij0s4Z_64xQOVlivVUg", "text": "The food was great but the service left a bad taste in our mouths. \n\nFirst of all, I'm no diva and do my best to be nice to people and not sweat the small stuff. I've been a manager and know how tough this kind of work can be. That said the experience here was pretty awkward and uncomfortable. \n\nUpon arriving and not seeing a huge crowd, we were told that it would be an hour and fifteen minute wait. We said ok, we'd like to check the bar. She rudely told us that it was full and gave my fiance the stink eye when he left. I trusted her and waited for him to come back. While I was waiting I overheard a surly exchange between the hostess and customer. \n\n\"What's the difference between this bar and the one inside?\"\nAnswer: \"This one is outside and that one is inside\"\nSeeing the realization on her face that she was being rude, she \"politely\" added that the one outside had a different bartender too. \n\"What time do you close?\"\nAnswer: Basically a lot of complaining about customers coming in late which was code for \"I hate staying late\". Really not cool. Really bad for business. \n\nAnywho... seeing as my fiance wasn't back I guessed correctly that he scored us some bar seats. And there were two more down a ways. Full my ass. It was like she was trying to turn away business so she could leave early. It was only 8pm too!\n\nEnter bartender... or ID Nazi. My fiance is 33 and rarely, if ever carded. No biggie, but the guy was kind of abrupt and not friendly. He then had a really awkward interaction with a girl that worked there. He was reprimanding her but did it in a very rude way. Not what I want to see. \n\nIt took forever for us to put in our order and after we got our food and another employee came to sit down next to us we got the full brunt of bad juju at the restaurant. Apparently they've fired two managers recently and are going to clean house some more. \n\nSeriously. Keep your business inside your back room. I don't want to hear about it while I'm trying to relax. Customer service here needs a kick in the pants!\n\nPS: Tell your people to stop yelling at customers on the way out to \"have a great night, thanks\" because it is so insincere that it is worse than saying nothing at all.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2EgPOQF3cwLpeCEHINLtmw", "review_id": "nxVbd4HuG8utORlic88Ymg", "text": "I love this place! Been to a few different locations and the pizza is always excellent. Yesterday, my boyfriend stopped by the Camelback and 10th St. location and picked up pizzas to take home (he called in advance, as the pan pizza takes at least 30 min). I had a veggie, tomato, basil, garlic, and he had a meat combo-pepp and sausage. So delicious. The only complaint he had was the parking situation there. It is kind of tough, but well worth it. I absolutely recommend Oregano's!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "THYIqfnLV54VZ_v2hCfq2Q", "review_id": "jWD5QanaK8KH9M-2l6soWw", "text": "Good food, pass on the staff attitude.  We ordered the Chicago stuffed pizza on Sunday evening.  The waiter pushed us to order an appetizer or salad and this was after we asked for suggestions on the 10 or 12 inches.  After suggesting what size he thought I could handle, even though there was two of us at the table, we went with the ten.  Apparently I can handle ten with no problem?  Not sure what he was referring to on the size, it seemed like a pointed comment with innuendo towards myself.  He told us it would be 40-45 minutes.  After a nice conversation, with my friend at the table, we asked on the time as it seemed like it had been at least 45 minutes.  When we asked the waiter then quoted I stated it would be up to an hour.  Hmm, 15 minute grace period?  My friend being a Taurus, fired at him to check on the status.  He then came out and told me it was almost ready.  He then brought it out and quoted the time it took 49 minutes.  Food was great, I learned a lesson in time and apparently sizes.  I'm hoping he was not a representation of the staff as I'll pass on that.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gh1EXuS42DY3rV_MzFpJpg", "review_id": "MvIa4LlEOtXbFOV_dFSPkQ", "text": "This place lived up to the hype.  I had the pleasure of eating their pizza at a friends house after a move, but have not actually gone in to view the menu.  My wife and I went during lunch and were impressed upon leaving.  The food was delicious and there was plenty of it on each dish we ordered. \n\nWe shared a pitcher and started with the artichoke dip, which was served with soft flat bread instead of mouth roof tearing crostinis, great dip.  I had the Italian sandwich, which I finished the following day for lunch at work, delicious again.  My wife had the lunch pizza slice, great quality and even greater price.  Nothing disappointed food wise.\n\nThe service was a little slow, but I believe they were astonished at the drop in business due to the end of spring training and did not know what to do with so many servers on.  This will not deter us from returning, see you soon Oregano's.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cRyNICH0mhjxagvSyVr60Q", "review_id": "MM31qbXzcneueVx2NQ0pYg", "text": "Amazing and spectacular are two words I wouldn't really use to describe Oregano's; however, they are a decent choice for those of you that like huge portions at an A-OK price. You can get in and out for lunch or dinner for somewhere between $9 - $12 a person and you can generally stretch this into two meals. (closer to $5 a meal)\n\nThe food is not bad, but in a city that has so much quality food to choose from, why settle for \" mehh :/ \" if you don't have to?\n\nService can be hit or miss, and on the few occasions I've been here was a long wait. Expect about 20 - 30+ min before your seated during the lunch hours. If you're here by yourself, you can slide up to the bar usually to get in and out quicker. If you're purely looking for the most quantity for your $, you've found a gem. I would try to find somewhere else if you are looking for a closer to authentic Italian restaurant.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dn9DSDp9CYCRffmL1voq6g", "review_id": "KCDzkLh3Pbwy30r5jyYl7w", "text": "Our experience from start to finish lasted over 2 hours.  Needless to say, after an hour of waiting, I told my husband, \"This place better be damn good.\"  And it was.\n\nIt must have been prom night, hence the long wait; however, seeing how they had so many benches for people to sit at while they waited to be called, they are probably busy every night.  The hostess even came up to us to see if we wanted anything to drink.  We weren't even charged for our iced tea.\n\nAfter an hour of waiting, we finally got seated and our server was nice, informative, and tended to our needs in a pretty timely fashion.  He didn't even mind that our 14 month old daughter kept tugging at his belt.  \n\nWe ordered the honey mustard wings and sweet potato fries as starters and they were delicious.  The chicken wings were a little on the \"too fried\" side but I think that's relative to your own palette.  The flavor was awesome.  The sweet potato fries was delectable.  Definitely tasted like they were using \"fresh oil\" to fry the fries instead of \"old oil\".  That's always a good thing.\n\nWe ordered a 10\" Chicago style deep dish with sausage and pepperoni.  O.M.G.  That's all I can say about it!!  It was awesome!!  I could only eat one piece, however, b'c I was so full!  Our dishes definitely came out slow but our waiter did inform us of this beforehand so we weren't disappointed about it.  Besides, you can rush good pizza, right?!\n\nI don't know how busy they are any other time of the day but we got there around 4:30pm on a Friday and waited an hour to get seated.  I definitely recommend coming here to try out their food but if wait is a concern, make sure you call ahead to see if they are busy!\n\nI want to emphasize the really great service.  We were asked how our meal went, our waiter was really nice, and we were given a warm good-bye, too!!  Thanks for a great experience Oregano's!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "palND-kF1qpMLhkcgAnSxA", "review_id": "h3ciBvTols1iMmAFDaWdOg", "text": "Oregano's tried to kill me by putting me in a food coma.\n\nYes, the value is off the charts. The amount of food you get for the price is ridiculous. You can easily make one meal stretch into three or four. And it all tastes good.\n\nThe service really irked me though. \n\nI had  never eaten at an Oregano's before, so I didn't really know the deal, but apparently everything on the menu (except salads) takes approximately 35-55 minutes to cook. Uh, seriously? \n\nOur lunch (six women and 1 baby) took over TWO HOURS!? That's just insane. \n\nWhen someone would order something our server would say \"You DO know that takes about 45 minutes, right?\" uh... No actually I didn't. Thanks for making me look like an idiot though.\n\nWe had appetizers, then salad, then pizza and entrees. We mostly shared everything because of the portions and time to cook, but the server never offered to clear our steady growth of dirty plates, and when we asked him to clear them, he didn't bring new plates or silverware. \n\nAnd when he did finally clear some things, he held the plates over the baby's head... I mean Jesus Christ, have some awareness! \n\nYeah the food was good, but is it worth the time or the crazy amount of calories? No.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Wh5pL_iTBOj3R4W7cJWEkw", "review_id": "-HQ1hOESm4q0rvAozeSBWw", "text": "I wish I could give it 0 stars. This place is overrated at its best. The food is GROSS and Bland. \n\nPizza, gross.\n\ncheese bread, gross.\n\npesto pasta bread bowl, gross.\n\nwings, gross.\n\nstaff, awful.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "v8vNquA6KmUUfoJG_2Bozw", "review_id": "KasO-Sc7msOrnSv76JbI2g", "text": "Minus one star for the amount of time it took. We got there just before the lunch rush, and it still took awhile. \n\nI sat out on the patio, so I can't comment on the interior, but I LOVED that they had misters outside. Nice touch, Oregano's.\n\nMenu was HUGE!! Pizza's, pasta's, sandwiches. I went with the midday rush, $2.99 for a slice of pizza, $0.79 for extra toppings. My \"slice\" of pizza was actually two large slices. What a value! I loved the thin crust. I added the caesar salad for $2.29 - very good. Not fishy at all. \n\nTheir garlic bread was delicious as well. I wish we'd have tried the garlic CHEESE bread. \n\nOur server even offered me a refill to go. Nice touch.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gh1EXuS42DY3rV_MzFpJpg", "review_id": "gnLmgC-UbNfTT8G-O85E-w", "text": "Another good dining experience.  Dianne was our server and did not disappoint.  We went in the middle of lunch (I don't know why) around 12:15, and despite 100 degree temp we sat on the patio at the bar.  It was warm, but the shade and misters helped.\n\nWe shared a \"slice,\" which is 2 pieces, and some wings.  We usually prefer the wing of the wings over the drums, but did not have that option.  The wings were fantastic!  The medium sauce was the perfect heat.  We washed this down with a couple of cold beers and left again with a smile.\n\nThank you Oregano's.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b4fwPLVP5vmngBD3k0siqQ", "review_id": "i4z7BBKT4CcyLaQ_QUbCWQ", "text": "Been coming here for almost a year now. I've had every pasta dish and the thin crust pizza. Everything was so good. Make sure to get an order bruschetta for an appetiser. That really makes the whole meal for me. On the service end, I've never had bad service. Sure, the parking situation is a joke and this place is always hopping, but MAN it is so worth it. If you want good Italian food, come to Oregano's.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JcsgdLl4HcmAHMRhgsBK7Q", "review_id": "sf-GRVhn3vQ5hoH2vwSibA", "text": "AWESOME FOOD!!!  I don't know why I've been in AZ 11yrs and this is my 1st visit  here. AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME FOOD!!!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pzhe1xUjM7BcbhyAtJpvrQ", "review_id": "21hl8t7aEijNtd7xOh5jjg", "text": "The Cheese literally oozes out of the Stuffed Deep Dish pizza onto the table... Literally!  If you love Cheese, You will love there stuffed deep dish!  \n\nAlthough the deep dish pizza's take 40-50 min. to cook, it is certainly worth the wait.  I suggest trying spinach dip while you wait.\n\nService was great, can't wait to go back again.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_yM1lAE62d41f4-4ht2E_A", "review_id": "gZrW7e6p8YgR8H80oyOuNg", "text": "Good pizza. Fun atmosphere. Consistent.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5S9qsoHWUcMeahMtBwuX3g", "review_id": "cRGSWNRhLJNg0lHA07w-Mw", "text": "Went on a Wednesday night with family and to sum up my experience: meh.\n\nWe ordered our food consisted of the baked pesto pasta (which was good, not spectacular spectacular) and the little cousins wanted the ridiculous 20 dollar holy-mother-of-pizza-pies and the server asked if this was our first time here and warned us that it would take 45 minutes. \n\nWhy no, I did not know that, but thanks for pointing out that I am a certified noob here at Oreganos. \n\nMy stomach almost screamed 'Ohnoyoudidnt' and my hand immediately snatched back the menu, going straight for the appetizers. The boom dip was pretty good, and for four people was enough. Probably my favorite dish of the night since I could actually taste chunks of artichoke unlike the usual artichoke dips that taste like I paid 10 bucks for 0.20 cents of straight melted mozzarella. For some reason, the server decided to torture us by serving both the pasta at the same time as the pizza even though we asked her not to. After an arduous hour of waiting where I was ready to part the crowd like Moses and run to Cherry Blossoms instead, the monster came and all I could see was a pile of cheese and oil dripping off the pan. I may be a fatty, but this goes beyond Paula Deen-'buttah'-level. The cousins and I all agreed that we could have gone to pizza hut, had the same delicious pizza, and eaten 5 more boxes in the time we waited.\n\nThen, the little cousins wanted desert and they wanted the pizookie. I wish the waiter had warned us AHEAD of time that it was going to be another '15-esque minutes' but jk it's actually 25 minutes after ordering. By the time it got to our table, we were all too full and tired of being at a restaurant for so long. \n\nFor a restaurant that's so small, you would think the food would come faster, or at least they would train their servers to be more careful about warning customers about the time it takes for certain foods to come out like other restaurants.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_h2h6TX5xhhWFIPMnpMd3g", "review_id": "UL2kDRFJup9EdlrcGrstog", "text": "The \"Big Rig\" Pasta calls my name more often than I'd like. Living close to this much delicious pasta and deep dish pizza is rough on the waist line. Always great service, especially outside at the bar.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Yb29nRv-CP8wUUIYSuDFww", "review_id": "j8b5B5nY4Hk8IbTs1wWOeQ", "text": "I have been to other Oregano's locations (South Tempe, Downtown Tempe and South Chandler) and have always had a very good experience.  This time I visited the Oregano's on Camelback and was pretty disappointed.  There were four of us at lunchtime.  Had to park on the street because the small lot was full.  No worries, that does not bother me really.  We were seated pretty quickly.  Ordered Lawrence's Original Pizza (my favorite there) as well as an Antipasto salad.  The pizza was good but took forever to arrive.  The salad was terrible and I had been so looking forward to it.  I may give them another chance at this location, but there are so many interesting places on my list to visit, it will probably not be for a long time.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yrXCDuHsWLt14ql-aLOCYg", "review_id": "un0syu-F7Za0vjti_al92g", "text": "Who doesn't like Oregano's? I mean the food is super tasty but the only thing that sucks is that 90% of the menu takes about an hour, even appetizers. Went in one time for pizza, was told it would take 45 min to an hour and we decided to skip it. Second time we went in, for lunch, all three of us got salads, but were super hungry so we wanted to order the stuffed mushroom app (seemingly the only somewhat healthier choice) and were told it would take 45 min for those since they were baked. Skipped it too then. The food here is good, no complaints, it's just kind of ridiculous to have to place your order over the telephone and wait a bit before you go out to eat. At that rate why not just get it to go?", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_uL7OiQSfNsCd60DrAf7qQ", "review_id": "vj45JaUkpH7pCxtqVg0LFQ", "text": "We stopped in for some togo pizza and salad on our way to the parents house a few nights ago. O's was on the way and I remember always having good pizza from there. \n\nIt wasn't too expensive either, $30 or so for two 14 inchers and a large Cesar salad. We got a Hawaiian and a simple peperoni. Both were tasty, not out of this world, but good. The Cesar was very good, love the dressing. \n\nWe also had a cocktail while we waited for our order. It was a little difficult to get a drink, the bar was packed so we flagged down a waitress to take our order, took a few minutes, but finally we got our drinks. I got a Bellini, looked amazing! tasted good too, but it was strong so I couldn't finish it, as our food arrived a few moments later. \n\nIn the past I remember them having great salads and very yummy aps, like the BOMB dip and cheese bread, a few walked by us and I seriously regretted not order them to go as well. \n\nA few tips, if you are going for dinner get there with time to spare and have a cocktail on the patio while you wait for your table, they pretty much always have a wait, but the misting system out there is nice. Also, the cookie dessert is amaze-ballz! Get one for sure! Order it early though, it takes awhile to make.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_GVAV2LjUWEs9fGjslex_A", "review_id": "w07FBj8Tdteay-EmXC96tQ", "text": "This place is a great local family Italian restaurant. Great food, great prices, great service.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zMhkzu9VXFULKQ8YCCsDVQ", "review_id": "fWRCrFkk4Imut9bhAsZ4gg", "text": "The food is good. Even the sandwiches. However recently something seems a miss. My big rig pasta was not up to par.  Noodles were doughy and chewy and clearly different sized than the old method. The chicken was in huge chunks vs the old shredded style.  Sauce watery but still spicy.  Disappointing since this is a place you are willing to wait for.  \n\nStaff is also so young and distracted with one another at camelback location. You feel a bit like your cramping their style. They are busy gossiping and making their after work plans so when they turn to attend to you with the over the top smiles and same question they asked only moments ago, it's a little annoying. \n\nKid friendly.  Long waits. But now inconsistent food... Drops a notch for me. \nI'll give it another try before I take these guys our of my rotation.  We usually get take out anyway.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0PGDayleMFEr_AjeqV16bQ", "review_id": "u0TemrC0hcmr7UVwF6TjYA", "text": "Customer service ..food everything about this place is good had the stuffed pizza ..also for dessert i recomend the pizza cookie ..if you try it you will want to go back!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jGmnd3qIBPezcuxG0qyD7w", "review_id": "Qvg_zRg_ttyA47MCM7MIdg", "text": "i used to come here all the time with my family, right after work we'd head over here for some delicious pizza and AMAZING salad! Pablo Picasso Mexico Salad. was sent from heaven, one thing. I haven't actually had it since I became vegetarian a couple months ago, but the salad without chicken would not be a miss!! You may be curious to know why we haven't been here in so long, well just ONCE we saw a cockroach on the wall that grossed us out, and that's why this place loses a star. Other than that, I recommend it without a doubt. Thin crust pizza is way better than the deep dish here!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aLNj9JCy7z0YSvxy44r0sA", "review_id": "5SzUMsGO89oIl5zqhAm-XQ", "text": "Try the deep dish, the smallest size can easily feed 3-4 people, it's SOOO think and yummy.  Great staff and food, what more can you ask for?", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aOFGoRqStaoxiTnnN0liWQ", "review_id": "9PELFsZDrG_SYvpCXLK0Dg", "text": "UPDATE: 8/28/12:\n\nOregano's customer service was in touch with me right away and really tried to make sure that I was looked after.\n\nInterestingly, it was again pointed out to me that the owner, the guy who founded Oregano's DID NOT SELL THE CHAIN.  He still owns it, he merged it (my word) with another outfit....but that he cares what goes on in his restaurant.  Kristen, the customer service representative was thoroughly professional and made me feel like my business mattered. \n\nLook, what happened, happened.  But these folks truly went out of their way -- IMMEDIATELY -- to let me know that what happened that night wasn't acceptable to me as a patron and to them as a company.  I appreciate that.\n\nThe product at Oregano's has NEVER been the problem.  I enjoy their food a lot  So, it seems to me that 1 star, now, isn't really fair.  Sheesh!  I wish there were 1/2 stars...gotta bump them up.  3 too low, 4 too much...gotta bump them up.\n\nMy original review:\n\nI understand that the restaurant business is quite fluid, always changing, no two nights are alike, blah-blah-blah.  But these guys make ordering a pizza a challenge.  They may say I'M the challenge but that would be wrong.  I'm the customer.  Their customer.\n\nI order a large stuffed.  That's $25.  I asked for extra sauce.  She brings out the pizza and says it's $40.  I hand her my card because I (incorrectly) assume that's the pizza AND a glass of wine.  But no.  For two 6 oz containers, they charged me $15.  Fifteen dollars!!  The pizza was $25 and we had to get a manager involved to remedy the situation.  He \"let me go\" for the pie, sauce and wine for $40.  The manager, by the way, was quite douchey about it and he gave me NOTHING.  I PAID STRICTLY RETAIL.  But he acted like I was a real problem.  Hey, no problem, pal, I got 3109 OTHER pizza opportunities in Phoenix without ya.\n\nAnd don't let me forget the peach tending the bar.  Too involved in her own conversation(s), I finally had to ask, her, \"What does a guy have to do to get a cocktail in this joint?\".  I got the wine alright, after begging, but she was off to the right looking for a non-existent tip amidst the manager-infused commotion.   No thank you.  \n\n(BTW, one of the conversations was with a pretty nice young man, who, he told me, used to work at Oregano's.  Told me that he was fired for moving a table of people from to another.  Really?  They fired a waiter for that?  Sounds a little punitive, doesn't it?  \n\nLook, I should have just taken the pie and left.  But I want sauce on the side.  Sauce on side, not an outrageous or inordinate request, is it?  Been doing it all my life...AND IT WASN'T A PROBLEM AT OREGANO'S IN THE PAST!!!  They would do it all the time; even the founder would give me extra sauce. \n\nCan't go back to this place after that \"mishagas\" last night.  It's just too much work.  The problem is, it's a good pie.  Just not worth the hassle.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "br1XWZFp5pe7rvvduZwqjg", "review_id": "7OYhZE-9aocJKVrOaQPqdQ", "text": "Best meatball sandwich! Rivals my mommas. Worth it!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_Lz4b5QL0K8ndeyz2vxslA", "review_id": "WrFkA1MGWcVjrHu0J4Cgtg", "text": "One of the things I love about this place is the outdoor seating in the cooler months.  I also love the Bellini, Toasted Ravioli, and Rosemary-Chicken Pizza.\n\nThere IS room for improvement, however.  The takeout \"system\" they are using has caused me to go somewhere else more than once.  I don't think that having certain pickup \"windows\" for loyal customers is a sufficient way to reward them, especially at that price point.\n\nOregano's, you have a LOT of good competition (especially in Central Phoenix) so you may want to rethink the way you are treating customers.  I'm going to try you out again soon so we'll see how things go from there.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mqELWLgzXtcQDCxY60Xkyg", "review_id": "NZA_B_Viuf_klIGa0E8Mkw", "text": "Not to bad. Been here several times but have to say the food is consistent. Today I ate light but they do offer perfect size helpings for the price. A friend and I split a small thin crust pizza and medium wings. We had plenty of leftovers after-wards. I have to say the price point is not bad. I just feel the pizza was kind of bland. For some reason it was missing something. The wings were great made perfect.\n\nI dined outside and had no wait. I was immediately greeted as soon as I walked up to the hostess stand. As soon as I sat down the waitress came by to gather my drink and appetizers. I did not get an appetizer this time. The food came out quickly and the follow up from the waitress was great. The waitress and other wait staff did a good job waiting tables. I notice them working with other tables. Everyone seemed very happy. I will dine again but will order a different type of Pizza. This restaurant has a variety of different options to choose from.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wh5pL_iTBOj3R4W7cJWEkw", "review_id": "Vyn16tTNmK6M5QYpZWUMrA", "text": "I gave this place a second try because i figured maybe we got all the wrong stuff the first time. Also because my friends are always raving about this place. So we went back to try the deep dish and waited over 45 minutes for a table (what a waste) and after ordering and praying it was gonna be as amazing as everyone says it is, it was....\n\nDUSGUSTING!! I barely finished one slice. This place is SO OVERRATED. I think food out of a garbage  just might taste better. All I know is if I had the option to eat at this place or the gargage, garbage would be my solid number one choice.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "3iuZFgxUFKLxOplkDrFmyg", "review_id": "4i4kjVnODPRRFacN5wNqHg", "text": "Back when I lived in Phoenix this was one of the only places I bothered with eating at. Started by a Chicagoan who moved to Phoenix, they get deep dish right and make just about everything else in the style of delicious. I was in town last week to hike the Grand Canyon and stopped in. Man, I miss their food. Thank God I live in Chicago and can get something similar! Be warned though. Their food is BIG.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ncCSMaszZYkNS596yYwesg", "review_id": "wrw4QdyDuYyFXUsn-9A_JQ", "text": "Arrived at 11:05 and there was a line waiting to be seated.  Not sure why they don't seat people since there were tables on the patio open and once we were seated inside there were at least 6 empty booths and tables.  When we walked inside there was a really unpleasant fish smell but it seemed to subside.  Service a little spotty and it took a while for the food to arrive. We always get the Anti pasta salad and a pizza.  The salad was really good and the pizza tasty though it was slightly soggy in the middle pieces. Our server asked us if we wanted desert when she brought us the pizza which seemed liked she wanted us to eat and get out.  Overall it was okay and I would probably go back but I would not wait in any line to get in.  There are too many other choices out there to pay for an ok experience.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "IGkoathSlJmIOBDGo9vUZg", "review_id": "Tr8NBAeIO1Le5pYJlC8meQ", "text": "There's no end of fancy schmancy pasta places out there, with the accompanying fancy schmancy price.  Even when they're not so fancy, you still are left wondering why you're paying so much money for a bowl of something that's essentially noodles with a spiced tomato and onion sauce poured on top of it.\n\nLook, I LOVE my Italian food, and I certainly like visiting the Old Spaghetti Factory as well as Babbo's on occasion, but even these places leave me thinking that their price is a bit inflated.  It left me wondering whether or not there was a \"cheap pasta place\" out there--a joint that would serve up a decent noodles and sauce for a price that I would expect for noodles and sauce.\n\nOregano's--this is IT!  If all you're looking for a simple bowl of pasta like Nonna used to make, you need to order the \"Bollo Pasta\" from this place.  It's bottomless, and the dinner version is $6.99.  The marinara is a little spicy (Southern Italian style), but really great.  If you're hungry, your $6.99 will get you as much as you want until you're ready to unbuckle your belt and go to sleep.\n\nThis is the best bang for your buck Italian that you will find in the Valley, hands down.  Is it the absolute best pasta taste?  No, but for a few bucks, you can get satisfying pasta 'till you want to basta.\n\nOh, and their pizza is pretty good too.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aOFGoRqStaoxiTnnN0liWQ", "review_id": "-SXuqX4jiktnV_a0bONiDw", "text": "\"Fool me once, shame on you.  Fool me twice, shame on me\".  (Just because George W. Bush couldn't get the saying right, doesn't mean I can't.)\n\nA few months ago, I yelped about the poor service I got at Oregano's on Camelback, all because I wanted extra sauce both on my deep dish pizza and on the side.  The counte-rgal charged me $15 for a cup of sauce.  Not acceptable.  \n\nAfter I yelped, I was immediately contacted by Oregano's customer service and they assured me this was not part of their policy.  She sent me gift certificates.  Further, she intimated that a management change had occurred.  Well, last night, I was AGAIN being over-charged for sauce -- BY THE VERY SAME MANAGER!!.\n\nAccording to Ron, the manager, a 3 oz cup of marinara is $.99.  The cup I pointed to was a ten ounce cup.  So, to fill that would be \"about\" $3, right?  WRONG.  But how Ron gets to $10 or $15 for a cup of sauce is beyond me...and it's certainly beyond Ron's mathematical skills.\n\nWhen he offered to charge me a certain amount for the sauce, I said, \"No, make it something, a formula, something to rely on in the future\".  \n\n\"YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE\", he said, making me feel 'extra special' in a not-so-nice sort of way.  Even if that is true, why berate the customer?  Isn't Ron's job to make feel special...in a positive way?  Not everyone likes the same thing....\n\nSo, he knew I was the one who had complained earlier.  He must know that Oregano's customer service thought enough of my complaint to contact me to \"make it right\", but that didn't matter.  Again, he made me feel as though I interrupted his day.  Of course, as a customer, I think I'm the very PURPOSE of his day...me and my $25 for a pizza pie.\n\nAND HOSPITALITY?  It's called the \"hospitality\" business, right?  How was Ron, in any way, \"hospitable\"?  Answer: he was not.  What a crappy ambassador he is for Oregano's.\n\nFool me twice, shame on me.  Even on its best day, the food isn't good enough for me to have to do a $15 battle for an extra 10 oz of sauce.  Sheesh!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F21azNBoXB8c6zorMz0jaw", "review_id": "46n_wJHs41fY4orC9m-pVw", "text": "We have always had good service but the food is substandard. I have never been wowed by their food except for their pizookie. But it's supposed to be Italian food, how can you mess that up?\n\nWe only go back because others want us to join them. We never go on our own.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YnHYlN1m7jDhAH9XgR4Dlg", "review_id": "UbJGJ0Fc6OLc3EKOeqamsQ", "text": "Dirty monkey, Baked Ziti, Pizzuki. Great service, great food, love this location. Long waits to be expected.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "svP9WkoIMN3Wta7W9ZhawA", "review_id": "v0Q94VbPKtHQGOeGA2rZEg", "text": "I visited here last Sunday afternoon with my ex-husband.  We ordered a Pan Crust  pizza and were told it would take 45 minutes to an hour.  I was pretty hungry so I also ordered the Shrimp Caesar Salad, that I got a glimpse of as a waiter carried one past us, to nibble on during the long wait for pizza.  \n\nThe salad was ok....mostly lettuce and dressing.  There were about a dozen nicely seasoned shrimp on it but certainly not enough for size or the cost of the salad.  \n\nThe pizza was ok too, but it was NOT worth waiting 45 minutes for...nor was the whole meal worth $50.00+ for one 12\" pizza, one salad and one iced tea!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-ORiIDOEu4SDDE5QWJvGxQ", "review_id": "yxqwAuvcridrmMTJqlUuQQ", "text": "My friend begged me to bring some Oregano's back to Cali.  I didn't think I'd have time but luckily there was one on the way to the airport.  So after brunch my guy hauled ass to this location and I ordered 2 slices to go and since I was in such a rush I asked them to just put the toppings on it, not to bake it, wrap it up and send it my way.  The waitress gave me a weird look but was totally accommodating and even went in the kitchen to make sure they understood my order.  I got one with mushrooms and spinach and one with sausage and pepperoni.  \n\nThe pizza \"slices\" were much larger than I was expecting.  I figured 2 slices would fit in 1 box but no I got 2 slices and 2 boxes.  So with my luggage in tow and 2 boxes of oregano's, I was off to the airport.\n\nBaked it the second I got home and it was DELICIOUS!  My friend loved hers too.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "8p4at4zdzCpueAmSBaorZA", "review_id": "6DDxyVnlKGI8M9PQ5cvDyg", "text": "I have not been to Oregano's in 7 years, and now I remember why.  The pizza is not that great.  I am not a fan of their crust, however my twins are, and that is the only reason why they are ok in my book. I had the margarita pizza, the crust was so bland, the good thing was I ate only two small slices, so I didn't feel bad. I will come back if I am tired of other choices.  The twins ate everything.  My little boy even \"thanked\" the server for the yummy pizza.  The poor boy has no taste, but what can you do, he is only 4.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kOb1hWSwA6aD2mRVy6lqFQ", "review_id": "sXs4vbeBIUPbKD1GuRZTIA", "text": "My absolute favorite \"chicago\" style pizza. The best thin crust pizza....... ever! I love the super crispy edges of this amazing pizza. This place is usually pretty busy and parking well.. sucks. Definitely plan on being here a little longer than most restaurants you visit. We always order the pizza cookie, formerly known as the pizzookie. It is the absolute best thing in the world. Makes even the most horrible restaurant experience ever, into an epic treat! I will be back again and again.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NL7OhHvUrQ-MejtbQIhs6w", "review_id": "NEGVJsTNlxoEa08rFtWf4g", "text": "Food is delicious but they take for ever to bring the food. We been waiting for 1hr.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XTHT0Qrvno02ic8wpaYSwQ", "review_id": "kEEbYYBALM5WN2HVYqNDPg", "text": "I am in love with this pizza. I love the crust! I can't eat cheese or meat so I ordered a veggie pizza without the cheese and it was heavenly! I wish there was one closer to where I live.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mfAYylDTQPgn7HY6kAQqoA", "review_id": "iqOhavprmt8aYpna6iWSnA", "text": "Waited over an hour to be seated just to see people who got here after us get a table...yeah the girl crossed us off the list for no reason. Noobs at the bar left us waiting to pay for the drinks we got while we were waiting, and then when we finally get seated guess what, it's another hour wait for our pizza.... Could have told us that before the first hour!!! Save yourself the 2 hours of waiting and go to Pizza Hut, you'll be much less dissatisfied. I would give this place zero stars if I could.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "feOEYwYbHDefLDhNfvxJ9g", "review_id": "POPRvl9HaYWgGC4LdaT39w", "text": "Oregano's does so much right with their pizza and sauces that it was difficult not to give them five stars, but I am trying keep it real here there are a lot of really good pizza joints in the Phoenix area. Honestly though I think I can rate them higher on their wings than on the pizza, not many places can get just the right amount of crispy and just the right amount of meaty when it comes to chicken wings and for my taste these guys nail it. I give the wings 5 stars hands down I will put Oregano's up against anyone in town for chicken wings. I have tried multiple locations and they are consistent at all three that I have tried. The only thing that is frustrating is that they are always busy and the situation to get a table can be a bit irritating when you have been waiting all week for cheat day...and speaking of cheat day the pizzookie or whatever it is called is super good as well if you are in the mood to pack on about 2500 calories in one meal these guys are one of the best places to blow a clean eating streak.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rA4YXuko1BnVNq9eGZq23Q", "review_id": "ArI8iOAV8RMoWuIrOkDfiQ", "text": "I Love Oregano's, but this specific location is terrible.  The food is not prepared as well as the other locations.  Very Very dissapointed", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Br9jWzfCbn3AVdUek9UuKQ", "review_id": "UvwPi7jynSUqPsICK5Fsrg", "text": "Man, this place is the real deal. I love their wings. We always get a larger Honey Gold. The sauce is a honey mustard, and the way they do their wings along with the crisp of the chicken is amazing. Feel free to ask for more sauce if you want more flavor.\n\nWe also shared a Numero Uno flat bread. It was good.\n\nCan't say anything bad about this place. Food is always consistently good.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oYV47wWc9x_quNa986nfnA", "review_id": "_RBJqmEY_3HMQ3liCt2itQ", "text": "Got excited about trying this place. We're not big on Pizza but there are other entrees...  not many but some. We figured, well, not a huge selection but maybe they do those few things really great!!  NOOOOOOOOOO.... not the case. I can't say about the pizza... but, we started with a side salad which was excellent - I had such high hopes for dinner!  Shortly there after we received our  Bruschetta Authentico (hmmm... reverse order)...  these was a huge plate of bread and the bruschetta mix. It was bland & tasteless and way too oily.  I live for bruschetta when I go to Italian Restaurants but skip this in the future - we even reread the descriptions a number of times trying to figure out why it was so horrible..... tomatoes were not rip for starters but the spices were just not right.  \n\nNow enter what they call Italian Flag Lasagna. It was simply the worst Lasagna we ever had. My dinner companion loves Lasagna and rarely complains about anything. He stopped eating it and pushed it aside as well and I had to ask him if his was as bad as mine was.  We both got it and neither of us could literally \"choke it down.\" The noodles were mush and the entire Lasagna had been obviously pre-cooked and microwaved. Costco frozen lasagna is better than this sorry excuse for an entree.  We basically asked the \"manager\" if anyone was looking at the items coming out of the kitchen because it simply shouldn't have been served. While they did not charge us for these items it is a sad state of affairs when an Italian place can't figure out lasagna.\n\nWe decided to strike Oregano's from our dinner list....", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Myngu0wDmMks2koI-3oF6w", "review_id": "UsRED5mTt5pAcoqPiHSGhw", "text": "I love this restaurant! I have been coming here for years. They also have great service. The only thing is that they don' take reservations. It is a first come, first serve basis and that can sometimes be a pain. However, their food makes up for it :)", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "W9f0YU0C9JnFBnel2d7pPw", "review_id": "SIU8S_chNB3mzz3DLrfXYg", "text": "So, I'll I had was the \"Fried Calamari\"  It was Good not the best I've had but not the worst either. The atmosphere was real nice. If you ever been to Oregano's you know it takes awhile to get your food even when you seat at the bar. I'll go again but not in any rush", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5hIcclyqd9yelg2BlsiXBg", "review_id": "FN9KZHLimfKREC-DBZkHww", "text": "Sure, it's already known this a great pizza joint offering thin crust culinary delights but what I want to share in this review is their wings.  Whoa!  Definitely worth ordering on every visit.  Crunchy, tangy and slightly sweet - winning combination.   I may begin just going for the wings.  :)", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LorKEy84PSDyHy1eNWQ9-A", "review_id": "bQYUDVjTz3_lxnA1ikVy3A", "text": "Incredible service, great food, and long waits--which are worth it.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YVK9az5yUFbpQchy0DYUeA", "review_id": "nX-21vNnqA1xHiu5snZ0Kw", "text": "If you walk out of this place and you are not happy you need to see a shrink.  Probably best people in town (i know people love to debate that).  But if you love BJ's pizza Newport Beach, this is the place to go.  Amazing staff, amazing food, amazing ambience.  You heard it here.  Plan accordingly, the place is packed!!  PS, buy yourself one of their funny shirts (like \"Legalize Marinara\") as I did.  Classic!!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qoSIiMYJyjV9_f15mbs8zA", "review_id": "gp4s0rw0xom0238gwHuACg", "text": "Ok, so i really dont know what the fuss is all about....maybe i just ordered the wrong pizza, my fiance ordered two blue moons and a deep dish pepperoni, sausage,  mushroom and bacon pizza because we heard it's they're deep dish \"SPECIALTY\" .....uuuuugh it was awful i could barely eat my slice. It was salty and you could barely taste the marinara sauce and it was waaaay waaaay over priced!!! They put a whole sausage patty on bottom and the dough is hard on bottom....disgusting!!! Not only that but our bill was like 60.00 dollars but we also waited about 45 minutes....so the only things that were good were the wings and the blue moon. I should of went to little caesars lol...", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GcIuK60bbpxd2gLSmqZnPg", "review_id": "4M61pD2dW5TjKK0YHlAcDQ", "text": "Amazing food, amazing service. What else can I say? You may have a long wait, but it's worth every minute of it!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6nDU6uu_qtYJJe9_XroUVA", "review_id": "tynLq1Webh6MmIZo_PqvFw", "text": "The pizza is good.  The pizookie dessert is delicious.  But, I give big dings for the long wait for food (usually after sustaining a pretty long wait just to get a table) and the fact that they refuse to take reservations for large parties making it an absolute nightmare of a wait for a large group to eat there.  For that reason alone, I can't go back.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8SQEVAuT0iNmV8pOYoDdTg", "review_id": "nv10FXaSIDBsOEcpmSgRFQ", "text": "My girlfriend and I came on the 4th of July and had a great time. There was a wait to be seated inside so we opted to dine on the patio. The mist wasn't very strong but we were fine in the heat. We ordered the sproccoli stuffed pizza, unaware that it takes 45-60 minutes to cook. Our waitress, Dru, was extremely friendly and attentive and made sure we were comfortable during our wait. We also got a small dinner salad with house italian. It was delicious and a decent portion. Finally our pizza came. It was huge! (we ordered the 10'). We really enjoyed it, but maybe not for such a long wait. However, our time there was enjoyable and the staff is always very welcoming and helpful.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Z88vOiGEJGtkQnGKFfoUSg", "review_id": "FPZvSbSd-jWEOQ2MqF0KMg", "text": "So if you buy a bottle of wine here, their is no presentation.  Apparently all wine tastes the same to these people.  If your gonna sell wine, know how, don't tell me you don't know what the wine tastes like.  Buy the way, I work at a restaurant too.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Jlq0nGb4QPdBHD_bdtms0g", "review_id": "L47yBbiWRH1FGkxMcuZ5tg", "text": "Though the food is wonderful I believe our server was unaware of the menu options since he couldn't repeat a single item ordered back to us properly. In the end our pan pizza was served as a thin crust. The dinner salad, though very large, was rather bland as well. My biggest disappointment though was with the service :-/ he truly had no personality and actually complained about having to serve us outside.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LlUTKVcgYLrW7BcEq7Q3FQ", "review_id": "DXBGmJ-VjKrP4wykOyM6hQ", "text": "I suggest Lawrence's original pizza, Caesar for two, and a drink...your date will think you are a genius!!!  How can you go wrong at Oregano's...you can't.\n\nIf you have not eaten here, get into your beater and go to Oregano's now!!!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hEJkA8ZPbxJieogVEiOTGA", "review_id": "QYCUWUG1s7XrdnhwoTihpw", "text": "Seriously the best pizza I have ever had! My favorites at Oregano's are their Margarita Pizza and their customized deep dish pizza. Super delicious, however plan ahead, because their pizza takes time to cook. I look at this place and see they make all their food with extra love; I am more than willing to wait and pay the price for eating their delicious food. Oh, and leave room for their pizza cookies, super super yummy! :)", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D9op2r1WXAz74Sn8DgxlIw", "review_id": "c2fmiaLFjyL3mMW26FbdSg", "text": "Why five stars? I wouldn't however what strikes me best about this location Is.....Consistency. sure I've been coming here since they opened.  This is my first review of them. and I'm happy that not only is the food consistently good on this particular night my server ZAC was very good and went above what I expected. \n\nThis is the first time in years I've been given a cold side plate for my salad. . he's he was considerate enough to bring a cold side plate... how many times can you count thata server has done that?\n\nZac was cordial considerate and still like a ghost when he had to be..example,\nMy drinks for me and my friends were refilled and I didn't even see him do it.haha nice very nice...\n\nAny way the food is good consistently and servers helpful", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rjOQz8t0wIjYz-aN8ePkcA", "review_id": "vyx0vQPDBBxxlVHM4J8e6w", "text": "Not so great.  The hot wings were not good. The flavor was bland and had hardley any sauce.  I had the stuffed numero one-o that tasted very bland and had too much cheese so it melted on my plate. The person next to me had the thin crust which looked pretty good. The wait was extremely long which eould have been okay if food had been worth it. On top of it all it was a little pricy for pizza. I would not recommend this place.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8c-U4JkTyMb2CmQ4QlMxRA", "review_id": "TFJ7a7c1vLmZK2mWrEMD4A", "text": "To be able to say that everything you've ever eaten at a restaurant has been fantastic is quite a statement, however I can honestly say that about Oregano's. I fell in love with this place from the first time I ate there and I've never looked back. I've tried a lot of pizza in my 27 years here as a Phoenix native, and this place probably has the best pizza in town. The Italian Gold wings are to die for, the kick butt garlic bread is unlike any garlic bread you'll find anywhere else, and the drinks and desserts are both unique and fantastic. Add a friendly, upbeat wait staff to these things, and you have a dining experience that will keep you coming back. Be prepared to wait, especially on Friday or Saturday evenings, because it is a popular place. However, it will be worth the wait, every single time.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eKuT_NJYw-dzHv0shocF1A", "review_id": "i3Jv8oI4LtwbzpqyVgST6w", "text": "Usually a huge fan of this place, in fact it's one of the only chain restaurants I'm a big fan of but tonight was pretty disappointing. Food was good, service was terrible. Feeling rushed the 35-40 minutes we were there was not very accommodating. I had to ask 3 times to give us a few minutes to look at the menu, this all being in the first two minutes we were there. Dinner came and as soon as our plates were delivered we were asked if we were going to have a pazooki and what kind so our server could put in our order right away. Even after saying we wanted to eat our dinner first she insisted on putting it in because it takes 10 minutes. I actually like to enjoy my food and the people I'm with when going out to eat. The whole experience was rude. Will not be back at this location again.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "k4-6lakq7t3kCgbvPxcuvg", "review_id": "Mzv2e-5FmUbjr-vLQyW7Sg", "text": "Wow, so the food here is pretty good, but the wait is silly.  I mean it, silly.  We ordered a pizza and the waiter immediately asked us if we knew it was at least 45 minutes for a thin crust and an hour for a deep dish?  Huh?  What in the name of God takes that long to assemble a pizza?  I can *almost* understand the long wait on a deep dish simply because of the cooking time, almost.  But 45 minutes for a thin crust (we're talking a crust so thin it's almost like a huge circular Saltine cracker) is friggen ridiculous.  Sorry, Oregano's, but that is just too long.\n\nSo rant about the ridiculous wait time aside, the food here is actually pretty good, and they can make a side of calamari like nobody's business.  It's delicious.  My toddler and I mowed through a serving of calamari and had enough to take home to snack on the next night.  I also had a mojito and it was very good, crisp, refreshing and yummy.  And as far as the pizza goes it was very good, and my husband throughly enjoyed it.  It was just the right amount of cheese and the crust was perfect.  Good pizza, awful wait.   \n\nLike my last sit-down dining experience this waiter also somehow managed to completely ignore the presense of my toddler and I finally had to ask him to get us a cup of water for her.  Rant Alert!  I seriously do NOT understand why wait staff ignore the babies and small children of paying patrons.  Yes, it's true that my two year old won't be tipping you, or placing a food order, or even mentioning her experience on Yelp, but her mommy sure as hell will, so at least acknowledge that when you take drink orders every living, breathing human being at the table probably needs their own beverage and may need to order their own food too. \n\nKnowing the wait on the pizza I got clever and called over our waiter and asked him to put in an order for a pizzokie (sp?) for us, to go.  I explained that I couldn't make my toddler behave much longer and he graciously told me that he didn't mind noisy babies, which was great, except I bet all the patrons around us WOULD mind it if my daughter decided she was done being nice and was ready to start banging the salt shaker on the table while bellowing out 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' at the stop of her tiny lungs.  ;)  So after some puzzlement at my (apparently odd) request to take dessert to go he finally got it sorted out and we were able to pay and leave with our delicious dessert before the impending meltdown.\n\nSo all in all this was a nice visit, but that wait time on the pizza needs to be shortened.  Seriously!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "qsyO7LAgVVFoLhxkdBwzGg", "review_id": "1Bsg3h5niPMQ9f5OajeG9Q", "text": "my wife have been there about 5-6 times since we moved here from just south of Chicago. they have some of the best pizza around and we have a great time every time we go there", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Kdeqlwybc16-79y_BgfdvA", "review_id": "uYjLOaZAXsZu_YkCs2c8Ng", "text": "I must suggest the El Diablo Shrimp Pasta. It definitely packs the heat but with tons of flavor. Very authentic. Oh...and it's best washed down with a Sangria Blanco or two ;-)\n\nThis was my first time at Oregano's. I went with a couple friends for a friend's birthday dinner (at her request).  The service was fast, courteous, & friendly. It has a great family/neighborly vibe with very positive & fun energy of the staff. \n\nIt does get busy really fast so if you have a large group I would strongly suggest getting there early or making reservations.\n\nBe sure to save room for the Pizza Cookie w/Ice Cream.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ckLJW7vcQsIk4Fc3ipXxgg", "review_id": "PKbbqnW3sXU7OKYycjp5ZQ", "text": "This is one of my favorite restaurants in AZ! I always crave the pizza, boom dip, cheesy bread, and the pizza cookie. My  mouth is watering just thinking about it. The parking is usually frustrating, and the wait can be long because they don't take reservations, but the food and service are worth it!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uX0ojmRbNTY0zA5avnW21g", "review_id": "rySMtxT38Bdl2pcloT-yNQ", "text": "I realize I'm one of the many 5 star reviews, but my experience was with their takeout service. Couldn't have been more friendly. The food was as good as ever and it was ready right on time. Love oreganos and the people that work there.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZlaLbI1yzKLk6OyjlUcPaw", "review_id": "9TRDRk5OMh509fNVf6f8HA", "text": "Was less than impressed when we noticed a patron sitting behind us at the bar with a snake around her neck.  When we spoke to the mgr. all he could say was he didn't know that she brought it in.  And he was doing the best he could to accommodate them with a seat on their outdoor patio.  REALLY, because they should be in your restaurant at all.  We asked him if the board of health would shut them down for this and his response was, \"She says it's not venomous.\"  They were more considerate to the attention seeker with the snake than a paying party of 12.  I followed up with a call to their corporate office and spoke with their area manager.  He plans on coaching that store manager on ways of better handling situations like this.  His empty apologies and hardly gracious $20 gift card will not be getting me back as a customer!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gQm2p1gmBPQ4f1sHxgRlbw", "review_id": "CAkSbHK4COKEEWVzm4tn9g", "text": "The family and I eat here regularly and this place never fails us. The kids beg for the pizza cookie so I use that as leverage for them to clean their rooms when we get home haha. But seriously good food though!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IL74ET7bOOD4Gfb79OGysQ", "review_id": "2F2G74-p7nQGkFCRExrD2w", "text": "I must say that Oregano's is my second favorite restaurant, EVER. No matter which one I go to Im always pleased. I took my mom here for her birthday and service was great, staff was friendly. My waiter was a tad bid weird but hey, no harm in that. Weird goes along way these days. I got the anti-pasta salad (Large), and split it with my boyfriend, it was great. Will always be a fan of this place.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Vw1FbRJann8ZxWB9iobLNw", "review_id": "qM2UtkHbt6pTSLafUD7gzA", "text": "I love love love their Boom Dip!!! It is to die for!!! Every time I just want one all to myself! They also have Excellent Salads! If you are wondering whether or not to go  here.... The answer is yes!!!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YzNZNgpOy9tthDnczS_ajg", "review_id": "sga0cahB7GILFq2cIc8RPw", "text": "I like Oregano's.  I don't LOVE Oregano's but it's not their fault my Mother is from Staten Island and I therefore am genetically predisposed to prefer pizza I can fold.\n\nLance S. and I went here last night to binge before starting a 10 Day \"Master Cleanse\" fast today.  Something I never noticed before, but highly appreciate, is that their wines by the glass are VERY inexpensive.  Since I made the switch to wine as my exclusive drink of choice a couple years ago, my restaurant bills have pretty much doubled, but at Oregano's I can go drink for drink with Lance and his tall Bud Lights without being the asshole who added $30 to our bill in booze, so that's always good.\n\nAs I said before, I'm not crazy about their pizza, but their appetizers and salads are delicious, and they have a gigantic cookie on the menu so you can't really go wrong there.  I haven't tried the pasta either, but that's another type of food I have impossibly high standards for restaurants to meet, so I'm probably not the best critic.\n\nBasically, Oregano's is a great place that everyone likes.  If you think you don't like Oregano's, there's something wrong with you. You should probably go to Oregano's, get a $5 glass of house white and some apps, and work that out.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pn1H5qHdisZMzsBbMR6KGA", "review_id": "gkxA-Dui9YHEplfBGIX1HA", "text": "Some of the best pizza in Phoenix, I take all my friends, family, and visitors here! Never been disappointed! Great thin crust, and deep dish is my hangover cure!  Oregano salad is the best! Cheesy bread is great!  Top notch service, and they always offer me a soda for free with to go orders!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "Q2jWOzEmkl6Zys2R1fFZWg", "review_id": "fvTGspUo-eBA4s3C7lJHcw", "text": "TALE OF TWO TRIPS\n\nDuring our lengthy stay in PDX one of The Nines Portland (Starwood Hotel) concierge encouraged us as a must try to visit this particular Oregano's Pizza Bistro. He said the pepperoni thin pizza, rigatoni and salad were his very favorite.\n\nOn our first Sunday evening in Phoenix, we make it priority to have dinner here. He did warn us that it's a very busy place.  So we arrived after 8pm and coincidentally parked right in front of the \"welcome\" sign. Again the parking gods were looking after us. If's most unusual for us to be offered water while waiting outdoors for our table. As it turns out we eventually get seated outdoor at a bar table for two. This is where we meet our server Lucas along with his manager Jonny (yes, it's not a misspelling).\n\nTold them that our PDX hotel concierge had been touting about their entrees. We proceeded to order the following mindful that we're intentionally over ordering and that the servings are huge in portions:\n\n- Jr Pablo Picasso Salad\n- Big Rig Pasta adding two meatballs to this rigatoni dish\n- Numero One-0 12\" thin crust pizza\n\nI think we had to be careful not to attempt to finish everything that was in front of us. It was all very very good. As a welcome to Phoenix gesture, Jonny treated us to their Pizza Cookie Chocolate Chip with chocolate mint Ice cream. By the time we were ready to hit the bed, it was very close to closing time.\n\nNote:  The pizza didn't make it past bedtime.  In the meanwhile it was salad and Big Rig for lunch the next day.  My classmates keep looking me as if I was a meal on wheels.\n\nOTHER TRIP\n\nDidn't know that our class would run so late that it eliminated many of our restaurants we had listed that closed at 8pm and 9pm.  Intentionally we keep a number of them along the 16th Street corridor.\n\nSo Yu-go chauffeur says let's go back to Oregano's and say hi to Jonny and Lucas.  This time we're seated indoors where its quite cool with all the red and green.  Asked Jonny to recommend something other than what we had tried previously.  This time we're more conscious of portions.\n\n- Junior sized Beefstro Salad that's spicy\n- Clark Street Meat 12\" thin crust pizza\n- Pizza Cookie Chocolate Chip with two different flavors of ice cream (told Jonny that we would buy our dessert this time. He still comped us)\n\nWhen it was all said and done, there was nothing to take back to the hotel.\n\nMANGA TALE\n\nThe pizza crust is flat bread thin and crispy so that we didn't feel like we were filling up with pizza dough.. Perhaps I would instruct them to cook it for a few seconds longer just to ensure that the crust remained crispy throughout our eating experience. Our personal preference would be the Clark Street Meat and Big Rig Pasta.  Both salads finished tied.\n\nA very big thanks to \"Aire-Bear\" of PDX for this wonderful experience. BTW his favorite is the Big Rig.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AIUiYFHK2s6oJWXacJJtig", "review_id": "MLjBiPHsCA4k3FQeWD1YHg", "text": "We had Oregano's cater a party at our home. Jane the head of catering was amazing to work with and the staff  they sent to our home were great. The food was delicious as always and they made the party a hit. Everyone really enjoyed themselves!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "REmuWjVtO5tRMp7HVslggw", "review_id": "7y4iFQwCawPtiphtuCFKsA", "text": "Fresh food and the service is great 90% of the time.  Only complaint is the frequent wait list.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Gkw5Gld5XM2juMRRuu1e-Q", "review_id": "Z2H4NU8e3Fwc-k_1ezp_1g", "text": "Looove this place!! Service is really good and food is amazing! There is a long wait some days but it's totally worth it!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OmWQTt1N6SOK8QKLF3XijQ", "review_id": "TJlIJhSAqt8oPJsihufucw", "text": "Staff is always friendly. Pizza could use more flavor IMO. Vino bambino salad is awesome!!!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aOFGoRqStaoxiTnnN0liWQ", "review_id": "xdA5oF1OQcFhn0XteOIyzQ", "text": "Arrogance or ignorance?  I don't know and I don't care.\n\nDec 7th, I got home and considered my options.  A stuffed pizza from Oregano's, God, that sounded SO good. I called at 8:13pm and ordered the pizza.  \"You know this pizza takes like an hour\" the super-happy server asked.  \"Yes I do\", I said.\n\nAt 9:00, I left my place at 20th St. and Missouri Avenue.  7th Street was closed.  ?!!!  Central Avenue: closed.  7th Avenue, closed.  A parade...\n\nOreganos: Thank you for calling Oreganos!\nMe: Hey, that pizza for Teddy?  Won't be able to pick it up...\nOreganos: Why is that?\nMe: BECAUSE ALL THE STREETS THAT LEAD TO YOUR RESTAURANT ARE CLOSED!!!!!!!!!!  Why wouldn't you tell me that?\nOreganos: Oh...I thought that parade would be over by now.  (Laughing) I could 'run it out to you'...oh, just kidding!\n\nLiterally, while hungry, an entire 90 minutes of my life I'll never get back.  Oreganos didn't know or didn't care...that The Parade of Lights Parade all but closed access to their restaurant.  Fool me over and over again.  All for the love of a stuffed pizza.  \n\nHey!  Oreganos!  I'll come back, at some point.  But my point now is, it'll be 6 months-year from now, instead of one/week.  Any kind of customer service, \"Gee, sir, I'd love to get you that pizza but you'll have difficulty getting in here until 9:45\", that kind of customer service.\n\nSo, I could not go south but I could go north. I ate a delicious pizza from the new Rosatti's on 16th and Missouri.  Fabulous!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3CvmMd8M1dhvIbg4x4kIvA", "review_id": "V0qpXGFlLlVcVNxXinIKug", "text": "Awful experience this week.  Ordered the Oregano's Favorite salad.  A quarter of the salad was not edible.  Disgusting, rancid lettuce.  After calling over the manager, his response was to say he would check the lettuce supply to make sure no one else would have to endure what I did.\nHOW ABOUT WHAT I HAD TO ENDURE?  Not even an offer to remake the salad.  Those people just don't care.  Management needs a lesson in customer service.\nWill never return.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7oPwusOdUeQ8cJl7PN22dA", "review_id": "SSbJYtAXxG4-7Rsu-U616w", "text": "Food is great every time along with excellent customer service. Everyone is so enviting, polite, and prompt. I mainly go there for a one of a kind pizza, the BBQ chicken is a good choice it's my favorite, the spinach artichoke dip is to die for with the garlic bread, and of course the famous cookie pizza with a choice of any cookie.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gkw5Gld5XM2juMRRuu1e-Q", "review_id": "Rf11U5Hd1HmgXshSV8RWmA", "text": "I've left a review before saying that I love this place and they have great service!  Boy did my waiter prove me wrong today!! We had the worst service ever! He was rude and never came to ask how we were doing or if we needed anything! He kept passing by but would never come to our table. I was so disappointed!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9r-VoaqiCq3kOCeSycGdwQ", "review_id": "48ZWRbkNJ6dKGbXbKWw6eg", "text": "After reading the reviews about the wait I was skeptical about coming here but I tried it anyway. The service was outstanding. Friendly people were all over this place ready for anything. I ordered the potato rosemary pizza. Good pizza isn't rushed. Why are people so impatient. The pizza was amazing. The atmosphere was inviting. I will definitely be going back. Oh yeah. I forgot my card going out to my car, but the waitress tracked me down. The only thing I was thinking was how can I give them a bigger tip.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RqQkEmzogLFxeEQWBUAxkw", "review_id": "7ALJoTanQRoLheIYwu5b8w", "text": "Excellent waiters, nice and clean tables and floor. Good food portions.decent prices. Food is delicious and fresh. Beer was excellent .", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ICeiojrSCV-n-ZcjClyCYQ", "review_id": "dJUxTSvpcTH0stBrrU3u-g", "text": "Went in Nov of 2013 and I must admit this place is addicting! I've always wanted to try a Chicago style deep dish Pizza since I first learned about it on Travel Channel back in 2005! During visit in Phoenix some friends took me to try this place out. They swore up and down that it was good. Reason for being adamant was because I've been to other places and have been majorly disappointed by claims of being so called deep dish when in reality is was bread fluffed up with smeared tomato sauce. I can attest, none of that was evident here. Ordered a pie... LOL... PIe! Kept is simple with Pepperoni and sausage. It was amazing! I felt like every other pizza was blasphemy compared to eating this! Puts everyone else to utter shame! So if your in market for deep dish and happen to be in the city of Phoenix, this is the place! Aside from being in Pizza Heaven, service was great. Our waiter along with other staff worked as a team and made our visit enjoyable. Wait times wasnt horrible as we waited about 10 minutes on a Saturday night and mind you the place was packed. Overall, gave this place a 5 star rating, would most definitely recommend!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aYYk3p2V1Bh60wWWNry5TA", "review_id": "-wf0lBSVFNvVyskjeUEYKA", "text": "This place is OUTSTANDING!! It's Oreganos of course! Wait staff always friendly, and the food is superb. HUGE portions. I've never had a bad meal here, nor have any of my guests. Be prepared to wait at least 30-45 min for a table during peak hours, but that's because the food is so good!!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NZMaVgSno6xxBTFYEj3nZw", "review_id": "BtoJr3i4ZeTf41Uk_tcdyQ", "text": "Recently we had a take-out of Oregano's pasta Basta and Southwestern shrimp Cesar salad. I'm going to have to say this salad in particular was not my favorite. The pasta dish did not fully satisfy only because adding protein to the dish was disappointing. FYI adding meatballs to your dish means ONE meatball to your dish for $3.50. I repeat- just one. \n\nBut, not to be discouraged! Pizza here is always comforting! :)", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fFA7K5ZOoInYNo9mUoDCGw", "review_id": "WR22haeQfrH56M19PERUMw", "text": "Expect a wait especially after 6 on Thurs and Fri. Sometimes an hour or longer. I really like the Boom Dip and Pizookie but I try to go during off times cause nothing's THAT good.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DrWLhrK8WMZf7Jb-Oqc7ww", "review_id": "zfyrH88Jnzl3fxyAMcISiA", "text": "This location has a nice patio, but it is too close to parking lot and a bunch of flies make their home out there as well. My salad was huge as usual for a small and I can't recall the name, but it had feta and cranberries I think and then I added chicken for three bucks more. You know what you are getting here and it's usually good and worth the price since leftovers are almost always available.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 8, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "Pp068TCOXdt0nA-ukH7KgA", "text": "I've never truly understood the Oregano's allure. It's a chain with the same menu and products in every location. There is always a wait for tables and rarely a seat at the bar. This is good for them but not for me. \n\nI find their food average at best. The pizza is great, but everything else on the menu is subpar. I ordered the salad yesterday and it was the ass end of a head of romain (you know all the yellow bits no one wants to eat) with a few soggy croutons and cucumbers. I ate less that a \u00bc of it. I also got the meatballs that were doused in cheese to make up for their dryness but they weren't fooling anyone. \n\nOur server was great and they do have a nice patio but with so many great authentic locations in Phoenix I doubt I will be back.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "25OrXGeLibn5_gXEbBzD7Q", "review_id": "Fl5itjuj2itHY9MOy4H0jA", "text": "Being from Chicago, I couldn't help but crave deep dish pizza on a regular basis. This place didn't disappoint me at all! Truly Excellent!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dDyZeelG8n7D6kHltu7QIg", "review_id": "PM8YmWSZUDxGcSnT1Xxy5w", "text": "First time trying this place since moving from California.  We came on a Friday night and the wait was an hour and 30mins. Was a little disappointed but since it was our first time there we decided to stick out the long wait.  While we were waiting they brought out samples of cheese pizza which were fresh out of the oven and super yummy.  After being there for 40 mins they sat us down.  We wanted to try everything since it was our first time there. We ordered the garlic cheese bread, hot wings, antipasto salad, italian wedding soup, bbq chicken pizza, and the margharita pizza! Everything we ordered was soooo good. The salad was so refreshing. The garlic cheese bread was delicious!  The pizza was cooked perfect.  We got the thin crust and it was so tasty. We finished this meal off with the cookie pizza! It was better then the famous pazookie from BJs. This place was excellent!  We wil be back but probaly order take out if it's a weekend night.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NL7OhHvUrQ-MejtbQIhs6w", "review_id": "cUT18Zgr4Q9fftaORj77Yw", "text": "I'm a regular at this establishment, and always been treated with respect and kindness, great costumer service.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QY09z2M_tno4Xa1rnPa9iQ", "review_id": "Tpg770WoN-Uq942sPCuDOg", "text": "Cooookie!!!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "23kkvZDxdGVEaIT8PCKq9g", "review_id": "WI7ghH3YM_YyBDm34aT_Hg", "text": "I love the food here! The pizzas are second to none, the gold wings are incredible, and the pastas are amazing. To top it off, the service here is always awesome. I'm come here anytime I'm in the area. Five stars!!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xyI78SKIZPF74F_PMnm9lg", "review_id": "xdSbkkPKabcSGMmshMLSwA", "text": "Seriously awesome pizza, but you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The salads are HUGE! Oh, and don't forget a pizookie!!", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HAaD-ibwjjGj_MtNyXI8Pg", "review_id": "za-27XKAmsi-TB29-6iYDw", "text": "Service personnel are incredibly polite and always smiling. The food is above average and the biscotti was fantastic. The amount of food was such that there is always some left over to tomorrow's lunch. The interior could use a bit of sprucing up as it is showing its age. Very family friendly, though the music competed with conversation. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience and I would return when in the area.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "07rzOSTEkjtV-atJeJ37og", "review_id": "4m2ZwsF4nubEEIrRD5nSCQ", "text": "Pasta is amazing. Really well cooked and good portions. Pizza is really good. Huge juicy wings with great flavor. Giant cookie with ice cream is a must.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "TvxFC55kyohNh-n-Yy4z5w", "review_id": "dh6T57cbVsznZhy3k4clag", "text": "I came here with pretty high expectations. I had heard great things about the pizza and was excited to try things out. The parking at this location is kind of annoying. There is a small lot behind the restaurant and other than that there is a neighborhood you can park in. but make sure you read the no parking signs to avoid getting any tickets. \n\nWe didn't call ahead or anything so we had to wit 40 minutes for a seat, but it was fine because we just sat at the bar. It was pretty crowded considering it was a Saturday at 6:00. The staff were very friendly and accommodating though. When we were seated I ordered and appetizer, the stuffed mushrooms. We were informed that the deep dish pizza took 40 minutes to make and I wanted something to munch on. The appetizer was super yummy. The sausage was a little spicy for my taste, but still really good. \n\nWhen our meal came out the pizza was definitely the best part. We got both thin crust and deep dish pizza and I enjoyed both. We got a pasta as well and I thought it was just meh. I wouldn't order it again. We got the cookie dough dessert which was also delicious. Overall the meal was super good, and the staff are really nice, but if you plan on coming (especially on a busy night) make sure you have a while to wait.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5uLLU_GQu2HJ4YNUFs9yYQ", "review_id": "CHJ5dJBNFGzuVLMju6nm4g", "text": "This is really good pizza.  There will be a wait and parking is difficult to find.  But I love, love, love the thin crust pizza here.  My friend always has the lasagna and raves about it, but I have not tried it yet.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "baTpFBIKBUW6cmf1Bo3K4g", "review_id": "VWZ-Nexbx8n5yk3SQJmCtg", "text": "The food is great service is great but they served my red wine icy cold, really!\nI'm not a fan of the old old 1950's music very annoying", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "78BOaqHMo7zic8sN6RCHww", "review_id": "tpirvyJcc0skKqfXADu6iw", "text": "The staff here is always freindly, kind and caring. We get the same food most all the time. Big beefstro salad is what we had. Always made right, always consistent. Big 5 stars.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HlpEwe0bWAl3sAWYVTxSEw", "review_id": "UirfB2KZeareu7vsHxpnVA", "text": "Great food and service. Awesome staff, very Friendly... Ryan. Lots of great choices in food. Yummmmm", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u8Nb6ggdUFleRZjuRJRO3A", "review_id": "tf09Bm3LGffUcn289FBIgg", "text": "An Italian chain loved by most of Phoenix, but overhyped.\n\nIn my experience, the wait for a table is usually an hour or close to it. A cost far too high for the dining experience that is to ensue. Once seated the restaurant has a very interesting theme. It seems like there is a lot of work put into gathering all of the wall decorations. The decorations remind me of something I would expect to see at a TGIF or a Buca di Beppo, another Italian chain.\n\nThe appetizers we enjoyed all were very good. I would recommend the bruschetta, cheesy bread, and wings. The service on getting us our drinks was very slow and the beer was not very good. The pizza itself was better than most pizza I have here in the valley.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "klpogkHSOl4MGiVdH_0Myg", "review_id": "UMwuROrNIdmz_QZyQTxqaA", "text": "We are visiting from Boulder, Colorado and just had a wonderful experience at the Oregano's Pizza Bistro at 523 W University Dr. on a Wednesday evening.  Parking was abundantly available, and the staff seated us quickly after we arrived.  When we ordered our meal, our waitress explained that the deep dish pizza we ordered would take about 45 minutes to arrive.  We ordered 2 tossed  salads with ranch to tide all 4 of us over until the main course arrived.  The salads were huge and easily accommodated all 4 of us.  The service while we waited was fabulous- water was brought repeatedly, and the waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable when we asked questions about the history of the restaurant.  The pizza arrived in about 40 minutes and was just what we thought it would be- hot, thick and incredible- just the meal we waited for.  We have been spending about $80.00 per day for lunch at The Arizona Grand Resort and Oasis Water Park for sub par food and service,  so the price we just paid for great service and a great meal was well worth every penny!  We will be back many times in the future as we visit the Phoenix area every year.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wlZHjLzHVPb7A2AZMaYuBQ", "review_id": "Hgd3AcONOdJko4ETCIGbhw", "text": "I love Oreganos! I work here and I know it may seem clich\u00e9 to say I love everything about this place but I honestly do! My coworkers are the best, the food is DELICIOUS and the environment is uplifting and fun. I LOVE Oreganos and if you're a little iffy about trying it, I promise you will love it :)", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hR9pP6mF77bW_yq7d9FiCA", "review_id": "v1pgNuSJb6xfHRw4F2IlDw", "text": "Great little italian restaurant with really good food. They have a pretty good lunch special. One of the best pasta dishes is Alfredo the dark. It's a creamy dish that has a spicy kick. \nIf you come in the evenings the wait can be anywhere from 20-45 minutes.", "business_id": "ML1RJdeZ7bbfMrHvJ7m99A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pxSJnxAYE6PwUiyvMIWSjg", "review_id": "3W_BpxPPx0LPUZCuxMQBCQ", "text": "They are the best cleaners I have had in the valley.", "business_id": "H7oxbxOf8Et5n6OD9uKgdA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RWtDRHpLnPBDjDVdKWh6uQ", "review_id": "jnIuKvpnYLcmaA1EPsNdyA", "text": "What can I say? I have been a customer for 20 years now. They keep my wardrobe looking GREAT! I trust them with my most expensive designer items. They always have my things done on time and the pricing is very fair for what a good job they do. This is a fabulous local find that I recommend whole heartedly.", "business_id": "H7oxbxOf8Et5n6OD9uKgdA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bN2ZXWEaImVW5tyiujDLRA", "review_id": "UB1Txb3b1N7oWBttvE7Yeg", "text": "I should listen to the warning signals that go off in my head when I enter an establishment that proudly displays a sign which reads:  \"YOU WANT IT WHEN?\", depicting a bunch of cartoon people rolling around on the floor laughing. That speaks VOLUMES about what kind of customer service is to be expected. This is the WORST dry cleaner I have ever gone to, bar none. Three times now I have paid top dollar to have Betsey Johnson dresses cleaned, only to have them returned looking exactly the same as when I dropped them off. Before last week, the last dress I had brought in (which cost me $12.00 on eBay, and that included shipping) cost me $22.00, $11.00 for the dress itself, & $11.00 for the polyester under-slip. There was a spot on the dress when I brought it in which was still there when I picked it up, however, since there was no notification that the spot couldn't be removed, I thought I was going home with a clean dress--as was the case with both other dresses. Btw, DANA argued with me and implied that I am a liar because I said that none of the three items had a tag on them indicating there was a spot that couldn't be removed. Because I had already had two experiences in the past with spots that weren't spot-cleaned, I decided to try hand washing the third dress before donating it to Goodwill...lo & behold, the spot came out. Customers get sick of going back, wasting PRECIOUS time & more money to get things done right, which was why I decided not to bring that particular dress back in. Last week I decided to give them one more chance, so I brought in three dresses to be pressed & one sleeveless gauze top. One of the dresses has layers, but I was not advised when I dropped it off that pressing it would cost $17.00. The other two dresses evidently cost $11.00 apiece to press, & the gauze top about $7.00. At that time, I SPECIFICALLY ASKED for the price to press long dresses, & the clerk, Mayra, told me it would cost about a dollar less than the dry cleaning process. She did not mention A THING about the layered dress costing $6.00 more...evidently I was supposed to intuitively know that the question needed to be asked. In other words, A LIE BY OMISSION. So I spent around $46.00 for the pressing of three dresses & the dry cleaning of one cotton top. I had asked for an $11.00 discount on the current order based on the fact that they didn't do the job right on the last dress I had brought in, & the owner, DANA (DANA wanted me to be sure to mention DANA's name here...happy to oblige!) started shaking and hyperventilating because I told DANA I thought a discount was in order for the inconvenience, as well as the spot that was still present on the last dress after I got it home...which cost me $11.00. I don't think even wealthy people--which I am not--feel they have money like that to blow. I asked DANA what was WRONG with DANA, treating a customer this way, & DANA's response was that DANA is the owner & that DANA can treat me however DANA likes. Man, do I pity DANA's employees. I wasn't asking for an additional $11.00 refund for the extra charge to clean a SLIP. Anyway, evidently DANA would rather make herself sick than be kind/accommodating to a customer. In the two years I was their customer, I had asked twice to have spots re-cleaned, NOT FOR REFUNDS OR CREDITS, yet today DANA basically told me I am a malcontent because I don't like to spend tons of money for nothing. And then DANA said I complained EVERY TIME I picked something up...so DANA is a LIAR, too. Believe me, if I had had that many complaints prior to today, I would have stopped bringing my clothes there a long time ago...today's experience was the FOURTH strike, which is more chances than I give most people who take my money, do a substandard job & then try to blame me instead of doing the right thing by admitting they made a mistake. SPARE ME. And yes, I consider the way DANA treated me--& the job FASHION CLEANERS did--a form of r@pe, because unless I paid their price, I was powerless to get back what is mine (which didn't bother me so much until I paid them $22.00 FOR ABSOLUTELY NOTHING). DANA's complete lack of customer service--& outright RUDENESS to a customer who, in the past, had referred OTHER people to spend their money at Fashion Cleaners--ensured that I won't go back. DANA actually accused ME of being defensive!!!! The girl who waited on me, Mayra, admitted when I left that I had always been very kind in the past, until DANA had a total meltdown today--obviously DANA doesn't know HOW to take criticism. My advice to DANA:  If DANA can't stand the heat, DANA should get shrunk and out of the freakin' kitchen. DANA does not belong in a customer-service oriented profession. PATHETIC. Three strikes, and I gave them the GIFT of another. YOU'RE OUT! ADDENDUM: THE ELASTIC SMOCKING ON TWO BRAND NEW DRESSES WAS COMPROMISED (PERMANENTLY STRETCHED OUT IN SOME PLACES) BY WHATEVER METHOD THEY USED TO \"PRESS\" MY DRESSES. BBB, HERE I COME!", "business_id": "H7oxbxOf8Et5n6OD9uKgdA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bN2ZXWEaImVW5tyiujDLRA", "review_id": "Onc5hrKRjXI28ioUULKiRQ", "text": "Went to wear the Free People gauze tiered top I had paid to have CLEANED, and there are STILL spots on the garment.  I had spilled a couple of drops of strawberry milkshake on the bodice and it evidently dripped to the lower tier, unbeknownst to me when I brought in the top to be CLEANED at Fashion Cleaners.  The spot I did point out on the bodice is gone, but Fashion Cleaners did not look for other spots, and three remain.  So I spent about $7.00 for a half-baked job.\n\nFiled complaint with the Better Business Bureau and guess what?  They have ignored it.\n\nThe following transpired on 11/9/13, AFTER the BBB closed the complaint because the owner(s) had not responded:\n\nRec'd response re complaint and DANA still doesn't get it.  No remorse, no apology, no acceptance/admission of mistakes.  A grudging refund with a nasty reply.  Can you say \"pass the buck and blame everything on a customer\"?  Fashion Cleaners CAN and DOES!   I sent these people about a dozen pictures of what I was talking about...feel,sorry for the co-owner, who doesn't seem half-bad, but when a person such as his partner presents the way she did with me, I just cannot, in good conscience, revise my rating.", "business_id": "H7oxbxOf8Et5n6OD9uKgdA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K6JcyAcWcQFYEf-536o3kw", "review_id": "U-a-rVUCrDyGkqhVYvutYA", "text": "This location is pretty friendly over all. \nI walk over here when I get hungry during long days in the studio as its right around the corner. Yay for tacos and cheesy fries.", "business_id": "nrb_PRgJB-ZOVLD07fikJQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BMhcWfrh4zUdHZlMPS3T7w", "review_id": "wq_vQhzEAar0Lvqbgzxf5w", "text": "The food is good at this place, but for drive-through orders, I have been shorted on my order about 30-40% of the time.  If you go there, double-check your order regardless of how long it takes.  It'll be correct on the screen, but wrong in the bag, and usually missing something.\n\nOn a positive note, when I indicated I had a problem on their online survey, i got immediate and meaningful response from management.  However, the problem just occurred again today.  Management has more work to do.", "business_id": "nrb_PRgJB-ZOVLD07fikJQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3SMK97v7Evoksbjo4b3TBQ", "review_id": "03b-S5Si_EvAfe2lTbe0YA", "text": "It's jack in the box so you know what to expect but this is one of the few jack in the box locations that is not stingy at all with the condiments. I ordered a snack box and asked for ranch (you can put ranch on almost anything at jack) I got 5 containers of it. Don't mind me just getting excited over ranch.", "business_id": "nrb_PRgJB-ZOVLD07fikJQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 14, "useful": 12, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "gk8bSVLqR_P6qUzX-Foxig", "text": "I could eat lunch off the floor in here. Seriously, this place is spotless and more organized than the alphabetized, labels facing out, canned goods in my kitchen cupboard. Elaine. How do I say this? I'm madly in love with Elaine. I went to pay for some doublestick tape to hang a ticket holder in the restaurant. She, very politely, said she thought this wouldn't hold. Instantly told me what to get and got an equally friendly person to equip me with the tools to do the job. Some strong glue and a couple of screws later Elaine and I were smiling and enjoying a cigarette together....NO...I kid! Really though, I bought two screws and some glue that will hold up stainless steel and I was in and out in five minutes. Thanks to the staff, or I would have been back. And I've got better things to do. Like organizing the cereal boxes. Rickie put the Lucky Charms before the Cap'n Crunch! WHO does that?", "business_id": "-PisznY2s13FyX3tASY4aA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "A_O8wZOsMTPwyeYA4-Rsow", "review_id": "wx_NlrxSnHzVoyMZFa5xYQ", "text": "The best help I've ever had in a Hardware store!  \n\nThis place is SWARMING with staff willing to help you. All of them wear goofy red Hawaiian shirts so you clearly know who is there for your benefit. The place is medium sized but they always seem to have two registers open, basically insuring that you are in and out in a very speedy manner.\n\nI don't know why you would shop anywhere else ... nothing against Home Depot but I'm done with you. Service is king!", "business_id": "-PisznY2s13FyX3tASY4aA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Ap5atWJUGnJ6B-XCzbZjWA", "review_id": "WFbbevZexNYjPdNngQ8Idg", "text": "Normally this store is pretty dam good... but tonight... WTF? \n\nNormally the staff fall over eachother to assist and they know what they're talking about.  Good stuff.!!\n\nNormally... but ..tonght while buying caulk.. I asked the wrong person for assistance.  I'm not sure if I caught her off guard with my stupid question \" Could you please help me with some flexible spackle or caulking\" or if it was just a bad night for her... WOW... lady... get out of customer service.. SOON! \n\n I'll still go back here as normally they have most everything here... and its not a big ordeal like the homedepot thing, and 99% of the time the staff is really really great!", "business_id": "-PisznY2s13FyX3tASY4aA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "n5HL9DDUIPCeRNDTJW1KVw", "text": "This store has a good stock of the stuff you need in a hardware store and is in a good location.  The attitude of the store could be better though.  Who you have helping you find what you need really makes a difference.   There is woman, I believe named Elaine, who really knows her stuff and I will always work with her.  Otherwise, the service can be so so attitude wise.  It's just not my favorite place to shop. Maybe part of it is at closing time, they are ready to close and get you out of there, especially the manager (owner?).  This store is better than it used to be when they used to have one particularly nasty employee but it still has a way to go.", "business_id": "-PisznY2s13FyX3tASY4aA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "ghU4gRwKDC7FuJib_yDoYQ", "text": "It's on a power corner featuring a cool divey bar (Pomeroys) a nice deli (Scott's Generations) a Bashas, a Starbux, Buffalo Exchange, the best damn bagels in town (Karsh's) and a few other things. So hey, all that and you can get hardware, too! \n\nTry not to drink before getting hardware. You might get the wrong stuff.\n\nLots of bargain hunters put down Ace and think their prices are exorbitant compared to Home Depot and Lowes. And yes, their prices are usually higher for the same items. But in my case, I would rather pay a bit more more per-unit for wood screws than park a block away from the front door of HD, walk another block once inside, struggle to find exactly what I am after, be forced to buy twice the quantity that I need when I do find it, and then wait in line to check out. If I were still seriously doing home improvement (like drywalling a whole basement or putting up new rain gutters) I would still favor the big DIY chains. As a townhome dweller (rented at that) I choose to buy my cuphooks and cornbrooms at Ace. \n\nAlso, they seem to hire attractive and exceedingly nice people here. I probably shouldn't say anything. Whoops. I just did.", "business_id": "-PisznY2s13FyX3tASY4aA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cZBwcG3tz169D3WrQdvHAw", "review_id": "0oLEf0MXSNgzfAo66Oum4A", "text": "Extremely nice and helpful!", "business_id": "-PisznY2s13FyX3tASY4aA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eHouxUFSa8c6YxOzNgaZiQ", "review_id": "vxqmZxudfSTjCGGmfvPLcQ", "text": "We've lived close to this Ace Hardware for 6+ years & bc there's no Home Depot close by, we run in here for odds & ends quite often.  \nThis is a nice store, they've got a good (not great) selection & the guys who work here are usually helpful. HOWEVER, the girls at the registers are NEVER friendly & they lack the common sense to say \"thank you\" after taking your money, This has been a consistent theme over the years.  We try to go to the True Value at 16th St & Bethany Home when we can. True Value usually has lower prices too.  \nThe clincher for me personally was when I bought several things (incl some firewood) at the front register & right after walking out a manager came up to my car asking if I had paid for the firewood. This manager walked right past the girl at the register, who I had just paid, to get to me!  She apologized, but I was really offended & annoyed that she didn't think to stop & ask the cashier if I had paid.  \nDon't expect exceptional service & you won't be disappointed.", "business_id": "-PisznY2s13FyX3tASY4aA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n50JchTjQuWyZ5zDPwLCkw", "review_id": "B4YpROGKQpKfBIlmgAGQ7g", "text": "I write very few bad reviews but this is one I can't get out of my mind.  I just moved in 2 miles away and was glad that there was a quick, small hardware store near by that i could use.  I am military and typically ask for a discount as it is pretty much industry standard at hardware stores.  I am never upset when a company does not offer one but this time was different.  The cashier responded with a \" Why would we offer you a discount? I don't get a discount because I am a woman.\"  I don't hate ACE exactly what you need for a quick home repair and others were very nice inside.  I was just so taken back by someone saying something so rude I could not possibly recommend them or do business with them again.", "business_id": "-PisznY2s13FyX3tASY4aA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NdMCBIb6_DfA4bZEpx9wNw", "review_id": "l_5PDZQn36zpkU5uR6OkkQ", "text": "So now I know my worth to Ace.   \n\nI have always used this store as a super convenient Hardware store...,NEVER AGAIN!!!  I was returning air condition filters for a different size ... Simple right--- WRONG.   This exchange was not in their policy so they could not do it.  Sometimes a business manager needs to look past a store policy to retain a great client.  The filters probably cost them 2 bucks: compared to the hundreds of dollars that I have spent and  the hundreds that I would have spent in the future... I am glad to know that your appreciation of local clients is not worth 2 bucks.... ACE I am disappointed in you.", "business_id": "-PisznY2s13FyX3tASY4aA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qVlXke5-Qm9Xr0SBcBTTnA", "review_id": "K80HPQBnSg7alK7R7tIs3A", "text": "Terrible place to shop!!! The manager is an expletive i cannot say on here. I went and bought several nails and screws as well as a rug and other items. While i was checking out the cashier charged me incorrectly for some of the screws, actually charged me more than what they were so i told the cashier and she corrected her mistake. While shopping i was there for about an hour because i was looking at paint, i even talked to a guy while i was there about different paint options as well as another lady about drill bits and about my cat condo project. anyway after i left i realize after i got home the cashier had also forgotten to give me a receipt. the rug i purchased did not work where i wanted it so i attempted to return it about 1 week after i purchased it, i went back the following weekend and the manager refused. i have never heard of refusing to return something or even give a store credit. im not one to return stuff so i was completely shocked. when i put up a stink with the manager she absolutely rude. i will never go there and the reason is that this location along with several others are individually owned and because of this they can make up whatever policies they want. so back to Hd or Lowes i go. never again!!", "business_id": "-PisznY2s13FyX3tASY4aA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pxSJnxAYE6PwUiyvMIWSjg", "review_id": "-k9KZL7ul06YSrpnrdYETw", "text": "Great Hardware store!", "business_id": "-PisznY2s13FyX3tASY4aA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "svP9WkoIMN3Wta7W9ZhawA", "review_id": "g-NfcBV4gpsXgBxtrrc1Bw", "text": "Turning the closet into a safe place!  \n\nI love this small little hardware store and they usually have what I need.  The only reason they don't get 5 stars is that usually the help is too busy gabbing with someone that they don't realize there are several people standing around waiting to ask them a question.  I've waited patiently several times now, only to give up and go find what I need on my own.", "business_id": "-PisznY2s13FyX3tASY4aA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "TovLEk889j_to8RcPisjNw", "text": "DO NOT GET KEYS MADE HERE!\n\nI am so annoyed with this Ace. I moved into a new place and needed to get keys made. The cashier paged someone and after waiting about 15 minutes I headed toward the exit, then he finally arrived. I had 5 keys made, 2 didn't fit.  Went back to have the 2 fixed, 1 still didn't work. Ugh!\n\nFast forward a year later and keep in mind my deteriorating memory, I once again had to get keys made and returned to this location. I got 5 made, 2 didn't work (sound familiar). When I went  back to get the keys fixed the woman who helped me told me it is not usually the fault of the people cutting the keys, but the calibration of the machine. She assured me the machine was just calibrated so we should have no issues. \n\nAnd guess what? One of the keys STILL doesn't fit.", "business_id": "-PisznY2s13FyX3tASY4aA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NqoaK7KuK20O8t5nLLgPLg", "review_id": "H9YsrbjjdHKdIs8AALXakQ", "text": "This store is a decent store. The staff is helpful. One of the cashiers had a funny nature about her. A little sarcasm thrown in, but she was cool and helpful. Prices were pretty good there as well. I'm sure I'll make return trips there eventually for work.", "business_id": "-PisznY2s13FyX3tASY4aA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bRrrhHWHL3pEx3N_o1VHqw", "review_id": "-dkB6CN8Y8PssOGCEXqnpQ", "text": "I usually get treated like I'm incompetent at stores like these, but not at this one! The customer service at this location is wonderful! They helped me find exactly what I needed and guided me around the store introducing to me to each person in their department that could help with my project. I sincerely appreciate being treated with so much respect. It was like they cared about my project's success as much as I did!\nThank you so much for the experience you provided me. I wish I could give you 10 stars!\n\nI will be rating you on yelp, google and any other source I can find!", "business_id": "-PisznY2s13FyX3tASY4aA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0Yrlfu8-YtHn2k3wr2_wGw", "review_id": "yExXz-WBNWEw5bCY-W6ChQ", "text": "Traditional, small neighborhood hardware store.  Friendly staff and quick customer service.  I prefer coming here instead of the bigger stores because I can actually find staff to answer my questions.", "business_id": "-PisznY2s13FyX3tASY4aA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "rB8E07O0_ZLBBC1Af7Fabg", "text": "This is a tricky one to write.\n\nHave you ever known someone who is at a place emotionally where if it gets any worse, they are probably going to have to be hospitalized for their own safety.  Friendship is a place to go before it gets to the point.  They offer in hospital treatment  where a person can still go home at night.  Transportation is not a problem if you are at a place where you don't drive, or don't drive.  Meals are also provided.  And, while, Friendship is a not program for detox, but if you are clean and want to stay that way they can work with you,  A dual diagnosis does not mean there is no hope for you at Friendship.\n\nFriendship offers two types of treament programs.  One is a program that starts in the morning and last until the afternoon.  It is really designed for a person who just doesn't have a clue as to where to start on their recovery from mental illness, or someone who functions but never has had a chance to actually learn how to do it.  For people who are higher functioning, there is an afternoon program that really focuses on the processes you have already learned and how to use them more successfully.\n\nI am not going to begin to say what you do is easy at Friendship.  It requires work on the part of the individual.  What is unique about Friendship is even if you have no desire to do the work it takes to recover, they will teach you through group work that you are capable of doing it.  I am proof of the fact that it works.  An added advantage of the program is you are always welcome back.  I'd like to say that anyone who graduates from Friendship is going to handle things from there on out with no problems.  That is never the case. There will always be problems.  If at some time in the future you recognize you are becoming overwhelmed, you can go back.\n\nFriendship's staff is really a dedicated group that truthfully want to assist someone who is dealing with emotional or mental health issues to achieve a happier more effective life.  If that wasn't their goal I guarantee you they would not last.  From Gus who will first contact you, (I remember thinking Gus, sounds like a moron's name, before I met him-but at that point in my life, I would have thought the same of Mother Theresa) to Erika and Shawn in the front office, to the staff, everyone is there to help you regain your health.  They work with you on everything including dealing with your insurance company.  While they can't do everything for You, you will have their support along the way!\n\nI simply can not say how much Friendship means to me personally.  It is there for you or someone you love as well.", "business_id": "3KwmkeqyC-STUvTcPOxsCw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S_p80lszZaAZNzIXEFB42Q", "review_id": "Oj_DmHKR2V-Y3zyhRy9WRQ", "text": "I spent three days looking for a place for my sister. I found myself frustrated because AHCCS does not offer a lot of options and most of the places covered are less than satisfactory. I called Megan at Friendship and right away I knew this was the place for my sister. Megan was professional and caring. The only thing I can say is go in, take a tour and talk to the staff, you'll leave optimistic about treatment. The facility is clean and inviting. If you are in the process of looking for options you can stop here!", "business_id": "3KwmkeqyC-STUvTcPOxsCw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "slKBWIn39nJ9HUe7M-u5hw", "text": "Three years later, I still give Friendship five stars.  I can still recommend it and do.  I have been back there myself.  It doesn't get much better than what this organization does for you.  Yes it's a lot of work but when it comes to improving the quality of your life, it's work well done.", "business_id": "3KwmkeqyC-STUvTcPOxsCw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "9-QJKuuZm1VBRHk38Wh-Zw", "text": "It's been five years and I am back at Friendship Community Mental Health Center.  For me it is still the alternative to having myself hospitalized for depression-major depression.  Would I rather not having to be doing this, of course, but needs to be done so here I am again.\n\nBefore I decided to write an update of Friendship CMH. I asked myself does that first review still apply.  I have been in the program for six weeks now and can say for all intents and purposes, yes.  Is it still tricky to write the update, yes. But if it would help one individual to deal with the depths that mental ill ness can take you to, it is worth it to do so again.  \n\nOne bit of information I will approach this time that I didn't in the first review.  Most insurance plans do cover treatment at Friendship so if you need it take advantage of that fact.", "business_id": "3KwmkeqyC-STUvTcPOxsCw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "slBs0c4KwcIaxqxaA8RAog", "review_id": "WuIpQ-y8K-L4cSN1FYgjYA", "text": "The Friendship Community Psychiatric Center has brought meaning to my life and it has forced me to escape from  the web of severe depression and bipolar disorder that I have been entangled in for such a long time.  I owe alot to my Care Planner, Erin, as well as my group therapists Linda Cohen, Bonnie, Edna, Dixie, and Andrew.  All of the people that I have mentioned sincerely care about my psychological well-being and in essence challenge me and stimulate me and yes motivate me to work at my recovery.  Granted, I am making gradual improvement in my growth, but I am quite confident that I will make it through my many life issues.\n\nWarm, attuned, and caring best describe the entire staff at FCMHC.\n\nThank you so much!\n\nKen S.", "business_id": "3KwmkeqyC-STUvTcPOxsCw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Br9mpMhkVunsp8Un5GpYWA", "review_id": "Fbeh0Sjb6rqe51B7KvUlqA", "text": "My daughter did a trial class and loved it.  We signed her up and she went to one class and then got scared for some reason and would not go back.  I understand they do not do refunds, but I just wanted to talk to someone about getting a partial refund or credit for my other daughter to do a class.  Even if they didn't let me get a refund or credit, I just wanted to hear from them.  I left 2 messages with people and 3 messages on their machine.  NO RESPONSE EVER.  Just call me please and let   me know either way.", "business_id": "fDe06NpF0Qc1U3jPox_iqg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "2v3j2y5PLMs0rlAd-pxoEw", "review_id": "YwKMYOKwA8p4QFTNQBhaZg", "text": "The coaches are great! They teach very well and they are a little strict, but that's the way I like it! I want my kids to be great, but not have a coach as bad as Abby Lee Dance Studio!\n\nAnyway, I do agree with Darcy's review, they \"rarely\" ever get back with you via telephone, but then again, if you are a good dance/gymnastic's studio, none of them do. Only the studio's who are medioker will call you back because they \"need\" your business!\n\nI love them but I am giving them 4 stars because maybe they need to hire someone who \"only\" works in the customer service department and doesn't spread themselves too thin coaching and trying to call people back!", "business_id": "fDe06NpF0Qc1U3jPox_iqg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_gVfEuFYZk6LpXuE89MWLg", "review_id": "SK25GfmEOCsQ5i5gJK2PVQ", "text": "My son has been taking classes here for almost a year.  The staff are professional, and really good with his age group.  (He is 3).", "business_id": "fDe06NpF0Qc1U3jPox_iqg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "gq_G5VCDziyEV2-bzGuqzw", "review_id": "rTH_UWJOpJkHoJhYr3OROg", "text": "This review was really tough for me because everything about this place sucks except for one sandwich.\n\nAnd here's the thing about that.\n\nTHIS SANDWICH IS LIKE JESUS.\n\nIt could be the most amazing thing I've ever tasted. I crave it fortnightly, no joke. \n\nDon't try the pizza and stay awaaaaaaay from the calzones. Try the Bronx Bomber. I swear to god you will probably scream some incredibly inappropriate exaltation after your first bite, that is, if you don't just lose all faculties and crap your pants right there in the shop.\n\nYeah, I'm pretty crazy about it.", "business_id": "-S7aL8dVIiXjCdbTZVn8uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "eBFm-lABQiKpaUcPDfYOgA", "review_id": "VUJrNHY7jk8IUrtzZUceWA", "text": "A while back a friend brought over a white pizza from some central Phoenix pizza establishment that made me change the way i looked at cheese. I've been searching for it ever since, which lead me to finally give Manhattan a try the other day.\n\nWhy did it take so long when it is just down the street from me? This place is super fucking creepy. Just driving by it gives me the heeby geebies. Looks like a waffle house without the sweet giant globe lights. Or truckers, or anybody. Where are the people? How does it stay in business? Drug front?\n\nI call and some woman mumbles into the phone like she is reacting to a soap opera. \n\n\"Ummm...is this manhattan pizzeria?\"\n\n\"Yes, take your order?\"\n\nNot a good start. I put in the order for the while pizza and they tell me it will be ready in 10. I give it closer to 20, and the pizza is still not ready, exactly what I had most feared. Me, alone, in the waffle-less waffle house and only my imagination to keep me company.\n\nThere is no decoration other then two old New York posters, no tv, no music, and no people except for the three immigrant workers speaking their eastern European dialect. \n\nThey all seem angry. They keep on sniping at each other with short, curt comments.  It's like I got stuck in one of those indie dramas about a depressing immigrant families that gets really high reviews but no one ever sees because they are boring as hell. Maybe you rent it and watch the first half, but you are going to fall asleep before the troubled teenage daughter commits suicide.\n\nThank the heavens when the santa-esque chef finally comes out with my pizza and gets me my tiramasu. I get the hell out of there as soon as possible before they start throwing pans at each other.\n\nAnd the result of my quest, pretty good pizza and tiramasu, but not mind-blowing like I hoped, and not worth the torture of sharing the immigrant drama.\n\nWill I ever find that white pizza or was someone just having a really good day when they made it?", "business_id": "-S7aL8dVIiXjCdbTZVn8uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QdypppSRw2H5UtMu1IebLw", "review_id": "wjTxvbFTOjRYlc6FwW4CLQ", "text": "I would give 4 stars for the food, but overall is 3 stars. Reason is that the service is never very good. I always order the Little Cesar, its their salami sub. It's delicious, great meat on homemade bread that's always crispy. However, I have had to wait for a long time everytime I order. All I'm ordering is a sandwich that gets toasted in the oven, and I have to wait 25 minutes? But, I keep going back because the sandwich is THAT good and I love a good salami sub.", "business_id": "-S7aL8dVIiXjCdbTZVn8uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c6118urLogQB1Y8mIbK36w", "review_id": "ayRSJTebZFq4rfBPjVCp7A", "text": "i really like this place. i go here maybe once a week, i really like their sandwiches. as its the only thing ive had from here, ill stick to them.  its fast, no wait, and i get my food with a smile. considering i only paid ten bucks, i like the joint.", "business_id": "-S7aL8dVIiXjCdbTZVn8uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9PmD9FdQ0bWflFMTr9DAMQ", "review_id": "w2koWqp89eGvm6y77qIH9w", "text": "I went to this pizza joint based on a word-of-mouth review from a fellow co-worker (who used to frequent the place years ago). He said that their meatball subs were good and he described it as a \"nice little spot\" that he remembered enjoying.\n\nLooking online for their web site before-hand, I discovered a simple godaddy placeholder page with their logo and address along with a \"coming soon\" notice. Every business out there needs a web site, and it's especially important to put your restaurant menu online, so this should have immediately been a warning sign for what was to come.\n\nWhen my friends and I arrived at the Manhattan Pizzeria, we were surprised to discover a total absence of sausage or pepperoni options. Apparently, the restaurant has recently been \"koshered\" and now only serves vegetarian options and fish-based meats. This came as quite a surprise, because the name of the restaurant was still the same, and we didn't have any fore-warning from their web site.\n\nWe decided to roll with it anyways and give it a chance, ordering a couple of slices of pizza with various vegetarian toppings. One of my friends ordered a sub sandwich that had salmon on it.\n\nAs we sat waiting at our table, ten minutes went by, then twenty. Right as we were really starting to get antsy (after waiting for almost a full 30 minutes), they brought our pizza slices and the sandwich out to our table. This struck all of us as a bit of an excessive wait. The place wasn't busy with other customers, and the food we ordered was pretty basic. Any decent pizza joint should have been able to toss the various toppings on their pre-made cheese pizza stock slices, pop them into the oven, and deliver them nice and hot to our table within 15 minutes (at the most). The idea of having to wait a full 30 minutes for this really put a damper on the overall lunch experience.\n\nTo top it off, the pizza was mediocre at best, and the salmon sub sandwich was a bit bland.\n\nIn summary, if vegetarian (or Kosher) pizza, pasta, and sub sandwiches are what you're after (and the idea of fish meatballs sounds good to you), then this is the place for you! Don't go unless you're willing to wait, though.\n\nAlso, I *really* think that the new restaurant owners should have completely renamed the place if they were going to take over and completely change the menu the way that they apparently did. Phoenix is a big place with a lot of people who have no doubt gone to the Manhattan Pizzeria over the years, and if you keep the same name, they are going to expect the same experience and the same types of food that they had in the past. Completely changing the name would have avoided the disappointment of un-met expectations.", "business_id": "-S7aL8dVIiXjCdbTZVn8uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xgrNgHOs8F5JvEX38IeCJg", "review_id": "BmwFSgN3h_dsjolClNZ_wg", "text": "I think it's funny that although the place is now kosher, due to the lack of name change there are still reviews of a salami sandwich and other meat former-options.\nI have to say that the service is slow but extremely friendly- expect a long wait. I don't like the pizza. The calzone I had was a little dissapointing.\nSo why 4 stars?\nThere are limited kosher options in Phoenix. I think the pizza and the service will improve steadily- this is still a new place (as far as the re-opening anyway). Every pasta dish I have ordered have been stellar. Manhattan has a great sauce, so the eggplant rollotini I first ordered was absolutely delicious. The manicotti uses lasagna noodles, so I'm not sure its authentic, but it's very tasty. Hubski ordered the fish meatball sub (I thought he was crazy). Maybe I should have sampled it but I didn't. He loved it. LOVED it.\nWe'll go back for the pasta, apparently the fish-balls, and to support a local kosher business. I'm sure the pizza and speed of service will improve with time.", "business_id": "-S7aL8dVIiXjCdbTZVn8uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ken7JQeXvh42TBK623npNQ", "review_id": "0uyng-KKguD1qsa8deErag", "text": "Everything I have ordered here, I loved! Their hand-made pasta is excellent! (Try the pesto pasta) The pizza and sandwiches are great as well! Expect to wait for your food because everything is made fresh; even if you are the only person in the restaurant, it will take some time...but the food is well worth the wait! Keep in mind the place is vegetarian/fish, so you wont get any meat options...but the food is so good you wont miss it!", "business_id": "-S7aL8dVIiXjCdbTZVn8uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ypz7hxOCnrg8Y8vxHJU-sQ", "review_id": "Ye-daTbdx76QtCnsT94xqw", "text": "I was really expecting more of this place.\n\nA co-worker of mine said it used to be THE place for a quick lunch and great sub. I'd forgotten my lunch one Monday and shot down 7th to give this little hut a chance.\n\nAs soon as I walked in, it smelt somewhat foul, like an old smell. The people behind the counter did have offer to help me pick out a meal or even greet me. Luckily they had some folded up menus on their counter or I woudn't have known what they served. The three stood there til I ordered, zero effort in acknowledging me as a paying customer. Finally, I ordered and the woman punched it in. For just a simple pizza sub it was roughly $8. Yikes.\n\nHad to wait a good 15-20 minutes, in which I could hear the woman popping the sub in the microwave.. yeah for fresh.\n\nWhen they handed me the sandwich I was REALLY disappointed. It was nothing more than a baguette cut down the middle, sauce and ome cheese. No meat, no seasoning, no nothing. Very disappointing place and the food wasn't that great. I actually felt really awful about myself for having ate it.\n\nWhat a bummer.", "business_id": "-S7aL8dVIiXjCdbTZVn8uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "G75a6ePyMwIizzpQKv65KQ", "review_id": "5iRihE2BUZu6SEbdwHm68A", "text": "Absolutely the best pizza in AZ. If you can get over the fact they outlawed meat and the customer service is bleak. But seriously. I don't live in AZ anymore and it's my first and last meal when I visit. The veggie pizza is so good I had to pull over in a parking lot and get a piece out of the back and eat it to hold me over before I got home!", "business_id": "-S7aL8dVIiXjCdbTZVn8uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gg_OKjOAl_vVmdh5ZETuiw", "review_id": "uB1KnJnm6d_5JFVmUXAJrw", "text": "Kosher alert!  I ordered a pizza sub with pepperoni and was met with weird looks.  Did not realize I was in a kosher eatery.  Oh, well.  It made for an interesting Christmas Eve dining adventure.\n\nThe pizza sub was fantastic.  Made with fresh mozzarella, bread and sauce made in house.  The sauce made the sub.  Good sauce always stands out and these folks have one of the best sauces around.  I can't wait to try the pie one day.  I am partial to slaughtered animal on my pizza but I am willing to do without.\n\nService was a bit slow but that is to be expected when your food is made fresh.  A good meal is always worth a wait.", "business_id": "-S7aL8dVIiXjCdbTZVn8uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BTWowhv6NYRwTyW9a6PxVQ", "review_id": "yx0GvcNL-3ILhFa2_9BPdA", "text": "Service is not why you should visit this joint.\nFood is why! Their subs are tasty and delicious. The wait is not so fun.. \nHowever the fresh food is what makes me keep coming back..\n\nI have brought these suns to many who dont keep kosher and they continuously ask me to bring it again! \nI take into consideration their slow service by ordering in advance. Thats what you got to do to enjoy the great food here...", "business_id": "-S7aL8dVIiXjCdbTZVn8uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xd-GOj_6E5JwOpn4nm7CYw", "review_id": "Z1YDqUsqhEbX2ILBsjMCGQ", "text": "Tucked away, little \"hole in the wall place\". The pizza is the best local kosher pizza. The family who owns this restaurant is always friendly and helpful. Yes, as other reviews have stated, it does take awhile for your order to be prepared. Keep in mind it is being prepared fresh. I last ordered a pizza with basil. They actually have basil plants and put FRESH basil on my pizza.", "business_id": "-S7aL8dVIiXjCdbTZVn8uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "itn1IcuJSiFb8z34Zv5yGQ", "review_id": "0luDKh5pZX0E13wXUhmcmQ", "text": "This place gets THREE-STARS just for being Kosher and it's just alright.  I ordered a veggie calzone here and there isn't really much to say about it.  Nothing spectacular.  The parking lot is very bizarre.  It's definitely worth a shot!  Maybe I'll get something else here next time.", "business_id": "-S7aL8dVIiXjCdbTZVn8uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XHgeUEDhZeGyMepUB4ANLQ", "review_id": "svKNz9Zys0ZSJ25oG-jyXQ", "text": "One of the lousiest lunches I've had in a long time. \n\nCaprese sandwich and breaded mushrooms with (curdled) ranch.\n\nSandwich seemed to come with strange rectangular processed mozzerela, and, aside from the strong purple onions, it was practically flavorless.\n\nThe breaded mushrooms were the skinniest shape and weirdest texture...seemed like I was biting into really dry fried cornmeal or something, there was no plump mushroom texture at all! Or taste! Were they real mushrooms? I don't know, I threw them out after one bite. The ranch dressing was curdled anyway (!!!), so they were beyond salvage.\n\nGirl who took my order on the phone was (as others have mentioned) mumbly and careless, didn't even ask my name before ending the call. Chef/cashier was hard to talk to also, once he eventually came out, 5 minutes after I (one of two customers) arrived.\n\nWeeeeeeeeeird place...baaaaaaaaaad food...", "business_id": "-S7aL8dVIiXjCdbTZVn8uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EVN484M7GZxhVpp61JgQBA", "review_id": "SCvmDmmlZG_nta-ulVTVcg", "text": "I'm giving up another local fave of mine here! \n\nThis place is a hoot!  It's a Mediterranean place owned by three Asian women.  Toni, Suki & Felice do a great job.  They bought the place from a Mediterranean family in 89 or 90 and have being doing it up ever since.\n\nNow, I don't know how authentic all of the dishes are, but they are super tasty!  The hummus is wonderful and creamy with the warm pita.  The lentil soup is delish, creamy and full of flavor.  I love the rosemary chicken & pasta dish too.  Greek salads are always fresh and crispy.  The chicken shushka is my absolute favorite -- shredded chicken cooked in a tomatoey broth over rice.  It's spicy and warm in your tummy!  I also always get a side of grilled veggies -- carrots and zucchini, I don't know how them make them taste so good.\n\nThe atmosphere is really casual, but the service is great.  If you're in here more than two or three times, the ladies will remember you.  Especially Suki -- she's the real character of the bunch.  Nothing fancy here -- paper napkins and no tablecloths.   It's almost like being at your crazy Asian auntie's house when she's having Mediterranean night.  \n\nThe wine list is just ok, so stick to Athenian beer and you'll be good to go.  Special orders are no problem and take out is easy too.\n\nParking can be a bit of a problem, as Med House is in the same strip mall at Richardson's and Dick's Hideaway.  Best bet is to park in the back and enter through the back door.", "business_id": "FltN1Hnw4n7BORXJH1kaeg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "a1DUUGOKHbjuoL_Z90AnuQ", "review_id": "vJfGt8z_kTjOMnQWEQLuiQ", "text": "Second night in Phoenix... Chinese did not go well the first night... Let's try something totally different... Was around the 16th Street / Bethany Home area... Didn't want to try Richardson's as it was so busy... Let's try the dark and secluded Mediterranean House!\n\nSurprise! This Greek restaurant is owned by a Korean lady named Suki! What a combo! I asked her why she didn't open a Korean restaurant because you can charge up to $16 for BulGogi or Galbi. I guess she just wanted to try something different.\n\nFor starters we tried the Combination Platter which consisted of Hummus, Babaghanoush, and Falafel Balls with Pita Bread. \n\nI warned my friend, and any person reading this review, that Greek cooking combines herbs unlike no other country in Europe. You have to like the flavor of oregano, mint, garlic, onion, dill and bay leaves, basil, thyme, and grape leaves. Feta (Goat) Cheese is used often in their salads. And their desserts are characterized by the use of nuts and honey.\n\nSuki could tell by my friend's facial expressions that Greek spices were not to his liking; she recommended the Cairo Special as an entree - Egyptian Chicken and Mediterranean Beef combination. The Egyptian Chicken was slightly overcooked, but had a sweet aftertaste which was interesting. The Mediterranean Beef was excellent.\n\nI ordered the Lamb Shish Kabob - which consisted of two big skewers filled with gigantic pieces of Lamb, Onions, Green Peppers and Tomatoes! The Lamb was the tenderest I had in years - EXCELLENT! Of course, you have to like Lamb...\n\nFor dessert my friend had the Cheesecake - unfortunately store bought. I had the Baklava, which was delicate and light, with two small cups of Turkish Coffee! The coffee was not as strong as coffee I had in Europe, but is probably the best in Phoenix. (When you drink Turkish Coffee... Stir the coffee OFTEN! Grounds from the coffee will settle to the bottom if you don't... then you'll be drinking Turkish Mud! And stir in about 2-3 teaspoons of sugar, which makes it taste GOOD! I know you're going to say \"that much sugar!\" when you see such a small cup... trust me! When I was in Europe, my friends would often take me to breakfast establishments that would serve Turkish Coffee. (Many customers would take a couple of shots of Turkish Coffee before their workday began!).\n\nAn excellent Greek restaurant... with the proviso that one has to favor Greek spices and herbs.", "business_id": "FltN1Hnw4n7BORXJH1kaeg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Dphi7UucZ8dJTVWAmFJlJg", "review_id": "fJWe58_0AiPPpQ_2U8YxaA", "text": "This happens occasionally, too. Heidi E. and I are friends, but sometimes friends don't agree. Maybe it's a matter of different tastes, or even different experiences, who knows, but I have a very different take on Med House.\n\nI've been eating at Mediterranean House regularly for the last 6 or 7 years. Started with a group of business friends for occasional lunches, then for dinners with my partner, and now it's a couple times a month for take out. (Have to say I prefer take-out for a few reasons: convenient, neighborhood spot; food travels well; only beer + wine when dining in.)\n\nI find the food here to generally be great - though not always consistent, have had one or two just so-so dinners. That said, when the kitchen is on, the food can be spectacular. We usually order the same few dishes - one of the chicken plates and the gyros platter. \n\nMy favorite chicken plate is the Olympic Chicken, which is grilled chicken breast with a really delicious black olive sauce. The Moroccan Chicken is also really good, and maybe a little healthier with it's herbed breasts, honey-yogurt sauce and side of carrots, apple and spinach (which is not cooked, just shredded, but surprisingly good.) If you want rich flavor, go for the Egyptian Chicken, which is pan-fried in parmesan cheese and herbs. If you want spicy, go for the Chicken Shushka, which is more stew-like, flavored with lots of paprika. \n\nThe Gyros platter is a standard favorite, though Med House does it a little different. No shredded lamb here - instead, you get 4 long pieces of juicy, tender meat. I think the quality is better this way, and it makes for a nice dinner presentation. Pita and house-made yogurt-cucumber sauce are still the perfect accompaniments, and If you like spicy, ask for the spicy green sauce - some kind of minced hot green peppers - the flavors match the gyros meat perfectly.\n\nHummus and Baba Ganouj appetizers are just OK, I suggest the Lentil soup instead - vegetarian, made from scratch, delicious and hearty. Salad is OK as well - dressing can be a little too citrus-y or vinegar-y for my taste, but always fresh feta and crisp veggies. Love the rice pilaf, with almonds and apricots, and the 2 pasta sides - fettucine with creamed spinach or angel hair pasta with sundried tomato and feta - both are rich with flavor.\n\nIf you're interested in trying Mediterranean House, I suggest sooner rather than later, as the strip mall where they're located may be seeing some major changes. The building owner has told tenants he'll not be guaranteeing any leases, and most tenants are already gone. Unfortunately, if Med House loses their lease, they may not reopen at all. I'm pretty sad about that, and a couple nights a month I'm sure my stomach and taste buds will be, too.", "business_id": "FltN1Hnw4n7BORXJH1kaeg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BkmIUgwHg_5TCkJbdMEiJQ", "review_id": "YiHRKk0ifa2IsDKOMEkJ9w", "text": "CLOSING FOR GOOD IN OCTOBER!\n\nI eat here, maybe twice a month, and have never had a bad meal.  I was shocked when Suki (sp?) told me they were closing in October, for good.  Apparently they are having problems with a difficult (to put it nicely) landlord. \n\nMake plans now to go and enjoy it while it lasts.  \n\nHeidi, have you tried the Egyptian Plate?  We usually go in and start with Hummus, Lentil Soup and then move on to the stuffed grape leaves or Egyptian Plate.  I also like the Falafal pita.", "business_id": "FltN1Hnw4n7BORXJH1kaeg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "N1koTSTyiLCD8zH0rHSh4w", "review_id": "Ua4J4Z67L-33B3Ajg_Nxhw", "text": "gotta say that this place failed on the majority. service was slow and rude. the hummus was almost all tahini, no lemon juice, and no seasoning. lentil soup was like chef boyardie chili gone bad.\n\ni dont recommend this place at all. lots of choices in the area.", "business_id": "FltN1Hnw4n7BORXJH1kaeg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mUUy72UfqmFj_krWclKELw", "review_id": "cjjM7q6UJ-WikOnpzsp8MA", "text": "the food was delightful! i've eaten here twice and enjoyed it! the service was very friendly and good place to sit down with your friends and just yap away about your horrible day. the food will cure away your hard day at the office. if not then just go to taco bell and call it a night. \n\ni also  like the setting inside, it's lighting is a great place to take out a date if both of you are adventurous about trying out a totally different place to eat. HURRY they're closing in October as Bobby Q. stated on his post. \n\nI will try to go there before their doors are shut for good. :(", "business_id": "FltN1Hnw4n7BORXJH1kaeg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JRjXV-tXp3jJb5EV9g3u7g", "review_id": "VXI7LmM1xNagmDOit_vM-A", "text": "NOT CLOSING AFTER ALL!!!\n\nI've been going to Mediterranean House for about 15 years, and I've never had a bad meal there. I went this evening for one last time before they close, and it turns out that they aren't closing! They will be open for at least one more year due a reprieve on the lease situation. Excellent!", "business_id": "FltN1Hnw4n7BORXJH1kaeg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YoBu4TVcP5YHKOC35NPXQQ", "review_id": "u3_VjkR1leNpdSSH0WAoZA", "text": "cherry blossom has good ramen, but their selection of ramen is VERY limited. everyone should go though, to see what real ramen is like. hopefully they'll expand their ramen selections in the future.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rPGZttaVjRoVi3GYbs62cg", "review_id": "F3YZwYw-8owR8DD9Piav6A", "text": "Yes!  This place was soooo good.  Several veggie options... delicious Yakisoba.  I'm looking forward to trying out their sister-restaurant, Eastwind.\n\nWent on a Saturday night and it was VERY busy.  I can't wait to go back, just not during peak hours.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "e4TQFVfepzHf--hnBsjntg", "review_id": "a2k3h3c8UPlNdJ1ADa3s0A", "text": "It had been a while since I've been to Cherry Blossom, so I didn't feel good about reviewing it until I tried it again recently.  It was just as good as I remembered.  The service is a tad slow and it is pretty smoky inside, so you run the risk of smelling like garlic and wok oil all day if you eat in.  But take out is always an option.  \n\nI had a noodle soup with \"mountain vegetables\" and fatty udon noodles.  Mountain vegetables?  WTF?  The server didn't even know what the were but they tasted good.  \n\nTwo thumbs up.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DJIwm4UCnM-SOxXbARjPsQ", "review_id": "uM_RNArRwONcgtiPAk7U2Q", "text": "Cherryblossom Noodle Cafe (No really, the menu says it's one word) is another one of those great hidden little restaurants located in an unassuming strip mall in close proximity to a liquor store. \n\nThe name doesn't lie. You can order up some hot tasty noodles of course, but they don't stop there. While perusing the menu and munching on a dinner roll, I noticed quite a pastiche of cuisines. Many salads to choose from, rice plates with your choice of freshly cooked animal, and noodle soups. \n\nBut do they stop there? No. Sushi too. I'm not a fan of seafood. Even in the four years I spent in Alaska I ate seafood maybe a handful of times. Today I put on my brave pants and tried a Spicy Tuna Roll and it was great! Not fishy at all and was presented beautifully with a side of wasabi and ginger. I ordered the Yakisoba Chicken and it was hot, fresh and excellent. The little salad that was given to me was odd though. I couldn't quite place the dressing, but whatever it consisted of did not mesh well with the bitter lettuce. \n\nOk, so they have sushi at an Asian place. What else could they offer? Italian pasta. Yeah, pasta. Penne, angel hair, linguine and tofu noodles. Arrabbiata, Bolognaise and Cappellini sauces. Calamari with Anchovy Tomato Sauce. The \"Ika Mentai\" - fresh squid and spicy cod with butter sauce.  \n\nWhether you want Asian food, seafood, sushi, or Italian, this is one-stop shopping. The dessert counter looked excellent as well with cheesecakes, mousse (is the plural of mousse also mousse?) and eclairs, but none for me this time around. The banana bread that is served with every meal was enough to sate my sweet tooth.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_6icaHXzsq9z9c83mZMzkg", "review_id": "_38F9dusUdNNUU-WQd02OQ", "text": "This place has the best vegetarian sushi roll in town as well as overall good food. Service alters from unbelievably excellent to non-existent.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "saNCRlGYQEBkgpvalJsvRw", "review_id": "2fdZ-VH9UIPT-J-qHFwmnw", "text": "After reading the reviews, I just had to check out the Cherryblossom Noodle Cafe.  I was not disappointed...\n\nWhat a crazy little place!  I went with my brother and a friend.  I had the yakisoba (noodles with vegetable and sauce), my brother had the Udon noodle soup with tofu, and his friend has the tuna.  All three were such different dishes yet were all wonderful.  We couldn't stop raving about the flavor.  Who knew noodles could be so magical or tofu so flavorful?!?\n\nThe service was actually quite wonderful.  Our waitress helped guide us to the meals we would like.  She also brought us the cool appetizer bread basket...banana bread, little cinnamon toasts, and rolls.  She also helped up each pick a desert :)\n\nJust an odd little place, Japanese and Italian noodles in a restaurant with plenty an Eiffel Tower decoration and a bright red British phone booth???  Check it out :)", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "8V2PBbSS8LcM236cqxB5jQ", "text": "No. That's all I can say. The Ramen left something to be desired - I'd prefer Phu any day. The atmosphere was cool - bright red phone booth inside to pique your curiosity. The variety of bread they serve is a welcome change. My dining companion enjoyed the rare (and new) \"yogurt beer.\" \n\nI would go back to try another entree, but I would stay away from the Ramen.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "RMX11FC48KZTYIeExtGUCw", "review_id": "qcWH4MG3WB_GT5ywRbD0DA", "text": "One day, I was craving something light and healthy, and this place seemed just the ticket. Trying to avoid the Camelback construction, I wended my way through a residential area, and lucked out on a sweet parking spot.\n\nI didn't really have the time or desire to eat there, so I grabbed a menu and placed an order to go -- the seared tuna, and some soba noodles. And I waited. And waited. \n\nFor the record, there is no waiting area, per se. I just stood around by the door, kind of looming over some poor guy's table. I explained to at least 4 different groups, that I was not waiting for a table, and they could go ahead of me. When my food was finally ready, I quickly paid and bolted out the door.\n\nIn the comfort of my cube, I unwrapped the goods. The tuna looked lovely, a good shade of red, nicely seasoned crust, presented on a bed of greens, with a soy-based sauce on the side. It tasted fantastic as well. The noodles were rather plain, the broth unremarkable, but not bad.\n\nI would definitely go back, but would phone in my order first, or dine there.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zYZ3jxyOS7rHJfREQJskfQ", "review_id": "GtjO5pyhMoNSuqYZGi5L5A", "text": "The foods are authentic and tasty, even got the approval from my japanese client!\nTry their squid meatballs and ramen.  The list of noodles is extensive.\nIt's a solid 4-Star Noodle Cafe!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "ApOSzkrrEza21WGcgLXkxQ", "review_id": "0i50QQFr7W0B37V02NyQRA", "text": "My husband & I are addicted to Cherryblossom's ramen. Mr. T is Japanese & I lived in Japan for @4 years, so take my word it's authentic.\n\nThe mix of foods is not so strange if you're familiar with restaurants in Japan. The ramen is Hakata style, made with a pork broth & may be heavy/oily for some people, so why not please everybody? Be sure to ask for \"Cha Shu Ramen\" to get a few more pieces of pork. (extra $)\n\nThe salads are also fantastic; warm lightly fried (10?)Shrimp on a fresh spring mix base with mango dressing,  Shanghai Duck salad, and the Chicken Caesar was perfect, not heavily dressed like some \"roadhouses.\" \n\nMr. T & our daughter loved the Eggplant in Miso Sauce, & even the California Roll was good.\n\nIt's said Japan took the best of each country's cuisine. So there are French pastries, German beer, Italian pasta, and Indian curries. Save the banana bread for dessert if you can, or get one of their pastries. I've never have enough room.\n\nIf you like good WHITE bread, buy one of the Pullman loaves on the table by the front door. My first extra 20 pounds in Japan came from the good bread! (No whole grain breads were available 30 years ago!)\n\nI think it's too small for groups over six.\n\nMaybe we'll see you there.\n\nAdded 11/18/07\nI think that their menus are not all alike, so if  ramen isn't on the menu you receive, you can still order it. (It's posted in Japanese on the wall.) For the basic, ask for \"Hakata Ramen.\" For extra pork, ask for \"Cha-shu-men\" or \"Cha-shu-ramen.\"\nEither way, there's really not much pork in it. That's why you need a delicious shrimp or duck salad.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "Vvr7pXPIvhchfPHLCgydgA", "text": "I was fooled.  The unassuming strip mall exterior and the fact that it shares a wall partition with a blech sister restaurant (Tokyo Express) had me fooled.  Even the overwhelmingly positive reviews didn't inspire me to go.  But make no mistake, this place is fantastic. \n\nI am embarrassed to say that I only ended up here because Lola and Padres (Oregano's was too long of a wait) were both closed on Sunday night -- and I pass by this place all the time.\n\nReally good noodles and pasta done Asian Fusion style and totally cheap.  The noodle dishes here are eight or nine dollars and have huge portions.  I ordered the haruki yakisoba noodle stirfry with pork and shrimp - which came to me in a large bowl and steaming with soy and ginger flavors.  The Korean spicy noodle bowl also outdid itself with sliced beef strips and a wonderfully hot hot hot taste.  If that's not your thang, they have rice bowls, sushi, salads, about 20 Italian/Med dishes and several vegetarian and tofu dishes.\n\nYou'll find that they have an open kitchen so if you're close to it you can spy and  salivate over everyone else's food.  The servers were all very prompt and courteous after a slow start.  A solo diner next to us was raving about the place and how much he loves it. \n\nMy favorite part of the food was definitely the complimentary cinammon bread crisps and bread basket that came with BANANA BREAD?!?  Wtf, whew, that came out of left field.  An awesome and delicious surprise that was.\n\nThey had a small wine list that was half off for that night -- as a nightly special.  Did you hear that?  HALF OFF!!  All the sudden that $30 bottle of pinot looked pretty damn good.  So for $15 we had four glasses of wine on the cheap.  The owners know the one way to my heart -- wine specials!!  Yes, it's official.  I'm easy.\n\nWhen I got the tab did I realize that dinner here (with the wine) was CHEAPER than breakfast earlier that day at Orange Table.  Only then, did everything in life make sense.  Lesson:  Sketchy looking strip mall restaurant does not equal dump. \n\nP.S.  The tiny parking lot gets crowded very quickly and street parking with Oregano's next door can be problematic.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4zVoaTJx2Ik1tHYRiIddXQ", "review_id": "V_fugKf7dVcrU7Ag3ouTQQ", "text": "You know how everyone has that go-to place to take visiting friends and other out-of-town guests...this is mine.  I've taken my sister and her boyfriend, my cousin and her boyfriend, several other couples, and they've always LOVED this restaurant.\n\nLocated in an unassuming little stripmall on Camelback (because creative contemporary architecture no longer exists in Arizona), the Cherry Blossom Noodle Cafe is so tucked away, you'd never know it existed.  Even if you did, you'd never know it was so damn good.\n\nAny how, a friend introduced me, and I am in love with this place for the following reasons:\n\n1. QUALITY.\nThe food is ALWAYS excellent.  I've never had anything bad here and it's always fresh and tasty.  \n\n2. VARIETY.\nMy boyfriend and I love this place because he can get REAL Chinese and I don't have to eat forture cookies and water.  The theme is noodles, so we encompass all Asian varieties and Italian as well.  They also have other Asian options such as a Japanese bento-box, sushi, edemame, etc.  It's weird that they come to your table with bread and they latter on you're eating tempura...but that's the appeal.  Great desserts too!\n\n3. AMBIANCE.\nI always describe it as Tokyo Disneyland.  It's like a Japanese take on European provincial.  There's a nice brick facade inside, nice fixtures, big, solid-hunk-of wood rustic tables, filagree metal light fixtures, etc.  It's just pleasant and romantic.\n\n4. STAFF\nThey've got that perky-Japanese thing down, even the non-Asian wait staff.  They're always smiling and helpful.  The girls are cute and perky. They're always just really nice people.\n\nSo, come to the Cherry Blossom.  You can bring out-of-town friends and maybe convince them that that Valley isn't all Mexican or big-box/chain places.  \n\nBTW, since the place is small and intimate, small double-dating size groups are good, but this is no place for massive groups.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "gq_G5VCDziyEV2-bzGuqzw", "review_id": "wxUDG1zvdXpJXTzybQkXsA", "text": "**WARNING: REVIEW PARTIALLY BASED ON BITTER GIRL SYNDROME**\n(you've been warned)\n\nSee, I don't really like this place.\n\nOk, maybe it's because the meal was planned around a gruesome and undue breakup, during which I cried into my soup and everything became tasteless, but THAT IS NOT MY FAULT. It's not my fault I can be simply too awesome for some to comprehend.\n\nMoving on.\n\nI tried it again sans ridiculous relationship errors (that's you, Isaac*!) and I, quite frankly, remain unimpressed. The pad thai is eh, and the soup I revisited was simply as bland as I remember, but without the enduring emotional frustration this time.\n\n*names have been changed to protect your stupid identity. Maybe not. Haha.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "WqzcWtI4oTo6FP0P-HHMXg", "text": "5 stars.  Love this place.  Already a ton of yelpers have yelped about Cherry Blossom Noodle Cafe.   I am sure most of them are similar to my love for this place.\n\nSpicy Beef Noodle Bowl.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "a1DUUGOKHbjuoL_Z90AnuQ", "review_id": "ys2bLphjgFjTyWemjiLR4A", "text": "I got to do the ordering tonight... and it was a fabulous meal at CherryBlossom Noodle Cafe! I have never seen a restaurant that is so eclectic... you have traditional noodle dishes, both hot and cold, from Japan, along with Sushi; pasta dishes from Italy, and some items from SouthEast Asia! There is more than enough diversity in their menu to satisfy the most discriminating palate. Despite their diversity, CherryBlossom Noodle Cafe does not stray from the basic tenant of Japanese Cuisine: food items are never too salty or too sweet, and are never bland; you can call it cooking subtlety.\n\nFor starters I ordered a California Summer Roll (Vietnamese) for my friend and myself. Unlike the Vietnamese Summer Roll spiced with mint, and usually accompanied by a lime dipping sauce; CherryBlossom's version was accompanied by a sauce comprised of sweet Sesame Seed / Soy Sauce dip. A Summer Roll contents include Shrimp, Rice Vermicelli, Crab strips, and Cabbage wrapped with a thin Rice Paper \"tortilla\". Anyone used to the Vietnamese version will see CherryBlossom's as probably a little bland... but you have to remember the philosophy behind Japanese cooking.\n\nMy friend also had Miso Soup with his meal. Unlike the soup yesterday evening, he said the Miso Soup was very good.\n\nWith every meal, you will also receive a bread basket ( http://cherryblossom-az.com/cherry-bread.gif ). The basket contains three types of breads: a soft and warm French Roll; a slice from a dark and sweet Blueberry bread; and a crispy Butter Biscuit. There is enough variety in texture from all the breads to satisfy anyone.\n\nMain dishes...\n\nI ordered for my friend Grilled Orange Roughy. The Orange Roughy was grilled to perfection and was accompanied by a sweet and salty dipping sauce concoction. Sides consisted of Japanese sticky rice.\n\nI ordered for myself the Beef Nanban Soup with thin Soba (Wheat) Noodles, rather than the Udon Noodles, accompanied by a bowl of Japanese Sticky Rice. \n\nMy friend does not drink, but I ordered the Rasperry Fruit Punch, a very good drink made from Raspberry Wine with Fruit Punch... essentially a Raspberry Wine Cooler (but stronger). This drink also had an umbrella \"thing\" spearing a whole strawberry! Very good and refreshing!\n\nI had my usual coffee after the meal which surprised me a little... an Amaretto laced coffee was brought out. The aroma was very enticing! Would make a coffee drinker out of anyone!\n\n100% of capacity, with 30% Asian; 20% Hispanic; rest Caucasian. First time I've been to a restaurant that was packed with NO seats left! A very popular spot!\n\nCherryBlossom is very heartily recommended so long as you remember the tenets of Japanese Cuisine... no extreme flavors... nothing will be extremely spicy, salty or sweet. This makes it easy to grab a little from this dish, and something from that dish without disrupting the flavor of either.\n\nThere was something that was a little disconcerting, though... The state of the men's room. For such a highly rated establishment, it seemed like no one had checked on the men's room for about two to three hours... toilet paper thrown around, stains around the wash basin. Nothing really objectionable, but a little surprising considering the number of staff for such a small establishment. This establishment has to be aware that a restaurant is judged by it's back-room as well as it's front room. Won't take anything off... but it is highly noticeable considering...\n\nAnd the diners of CherryBlossom has to share the same restrooms with Tokyo Express (right next door), both of the businesses are probably owned by the same management group. \n\nThe interesting tidbit is that we both spent MORE for a worse meal last night at Bamboo House... AMAZING! My friend said his dishes from the Summer Roll to the Grilled Fish was some of the freshest tasting dishes he ever had; good compliment from him. In fact, he wanted to go back to CherryBlossom the next evening... but this is my last night here in the Phoenix area.... sigh....\n\n(I really think everyone is reviewing CherryBlossom under the wrong spelling.... It's CherryBlossom, not \"Cherry Blossom\". Take a look at their sign or their website.)", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "KVkXVIvm7OK334a1pBFIJQ", "review_id": "1KzLzzRJjrIiM0H1vTuYSA", "text": "I just came over here and the influence of Yelp easily made me try it out as I do pass by here quite a bit.  I was so surprised by the exterior that I wasn't sure of it'd be that great of a place.  Originally looking at it, it didn't even look like a sit-down from the exterior, boy, I was surprised.\n\nThis place is great, I loved every part of it, from the bread to my takoyaki appetizer and my ramen.  The people caught on really quickly that I drink a lot of water and kept the water coming which is very difficult in my opinion.  It's weird but one of the major points for me that I care about.\n\nThe food and the service was fantastic, the wait was a little longer than I thought it should be but it made up for it.  Also the place is disguised on the exterior in my opinoin and I would've taken longer to come here without the reviews here.   I'd give it 4.5 if I could because of the wait on the food but I hope it's better next time.  I will definitely be returning here again.\n\n----------------------\nI just took the full star off.  Should be 3.5 stars now.  The last 3 times I've been here, it's too much waiting.  It took 40 minutes to get my food the last time.  I think something needs to be done about the wait time and why doesn't the waiter ask me how I'm doing or bring me water?  I appreciate those kinds of things!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "r9g2UzNWWCDC8IKglOdUUQ", "review_id": "wIhxrxvbnhGSwiTkOYQmIQ", "text": "I was introduced to this little hidden treasure by my best pal, a Japanese, years back. The first impression that i had was... \n\nCamelback Road? Bad traffic... The strip mall and surrounding area seems sort of wearing down. \n\nHowever, as i step into the little cafe... The aroma of banana bread tingle my sense of smell. But wait a minute.. Banana bread in a Japanese restaurant? The place is an Asian fusion themed cafe. I really loved this place but lunch time during the weekday is usually a bad time to go. Pack with customers from nearby office building during the lunch hours. \n\nThe best part of the cafe is the banana bread that they served before your meal. \n\nI usually order the Champon, a delicious concoction of seafood and noodle in the delicious champon broth... mmm ... foood. A must try it for those of you that are adventure enough. Reminder.. it's a seafood dish.. so there will be \"seafood\", which include calamari and so on.\n\nA great place for couples for lunch or dinner.. small wine list but at a reasonable price.. \n\nThe menu seems to be at a reasonable price. Great place to have a enjoyable meal during the late afternoon or early evening.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "b2GXDZPW_eppSQfDarDNHg", "review_id": "vysQG-zHKSOJyzeDp_y7kQ", "text": "This place is good.  Really good.  I give it the 3 C's: casual, cute and relatively cheap.  Its a great place to go if everyone your eating with can't decide on what to eat... Pasta?  Check.  Soup noodles?  Check.  Sushi?  Check.  The chicken parm and salmon pastas were delicious!  Can't wait to go back!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b4C9E7vTJrOdkJQA86xYSg", "review_id": "oin9CBz_yu8Ro4xNyc8yvQ", "text": "I have only ordered take-out from here a couple times, but thoroughly enjoyed everything I have ordered.  The wait staff is very nice... one of the times I was there waiting for my food a very impatient and rude patron was being very mean to the hostess and she took it in stride with a smile on her face.  When someone can do that I give them props:)", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "P9EGAFwPO-tjuU1u5sWeiA", "review_id": "enJamBEvlCi8vkEVFNEj9g", "text": "I am okay with Cherryblossom, really I am.  Nothing I ate there sucked.  I want to be clear, however, that they have no ramen.  \n\nNot their fault, mind you, that people have said that they do, and I drove over there, boyfriend in tow, Jonesing for ramen, and there was nothing on the menu but udon and soba noodles, and I was so disappointed that I couldn't order either of them, and I hated the bread, and I can't remember what I ordered becauase there was no ramen.  But never mind all of that.  My boyfriend ordered sushi even though I told him I wanted to leave.  And his food was decent, for Arizona sushi at a place that serves bread and 'clamari with anchoby tomato' (sic) as well.  Yeah, I eat food off of his plate.  You got a problem with that?\n\nThe upshot of my visit there is that I left unsure that boyfriends are worth all of this trouble, and unsure why Cherryblossom doesn't put a real bowl of ramen on the menu.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 16, "useful": 21, "cool": 18}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "eoTvxV0mCx-a9SFe-BCbpg", "text": "Let's face Phoenix. If you say you'll never dine at a restaurant that exists in a strip mall, you're gonna be missing about 43% of Phoenix restaurants. Cherry Blossom, located in a deliciously skanky strip mall on Camelback is a true gem. Not a hidden gem, however, as I notice it's been yelped frequently and seems to be well received. I'll have to say I wasn't thrilled with my noodle dish, kinda bland. However, the sushi rolls were fantastic. The tempura shrimp in particular was mouth watering. My friends thai inspired soup was so good I almost wanted to dive in so I could simply lap it up with my tongue. But he hit me on my forehead with his spoon so I retreated back to my sushi rolls. Service was first rate. I had a manger meeting and we were there almost 2 1/2 hours and were never hurried and not once did we get the \"waiter stink eye\". If you've ever been privey to that, ouch, it stings! There were 7 of us and the bill came to about $100 so all I can is \"come on down\" cuz the \"price is right\" at CherryBlossom Noodle Cafe....", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "CWYHXKPXqP4KgY3TyI54lg", "review_id": "st_9Me_dlfMiMvfL6v_OHg", "text": "Great sit-down style lunch / dinner place.\n\nHad Summer Spring Rolls (not fried thankfully) and they were nice enough to omit the shrimp for my lunchmate.  Tasty to me.\n\nHad some other thing on the Appetizer menu that has a strange name and was $3.00  It was some little dish of veggies and asian sauce... very yummy.\n\nLunch special we had was Korean Spicy Beef.  Lite dish, not fried, plenty of veggies and perfectly spiced.\n\nThe tables always bothered me at CBNC.  The \"2-tops\" always seem crowded with the little lamp and the box of spices and chop sticks, etc.  I always feel like I am going to knock the entire table over.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "THN1gW3GtetokJZaQ_J0Tg", "review_id": "9_i3TMeoWvFUmOBjwJK11Q", "text": "Previous reviews make a lot of good points, but I disagree that the food is bland. Try the house specialties, the soups and the spring rolls. I had not been in for a few years and was pleasantly surprised on my visit last night as to how busy it was. This is good value and quality for an area of central Phoenix where good restaurants are scarce. And don't dis the desserts -- they're terrific.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bK6v8n3zyycr7Eo0-PHJlg", "review_id": "HWgnPhaCwDM05KilbabL4Q", "text": "AMMENDMENT: I just have to put this in for the HORRIBLE service we got when we went to Cherry Blossom Saturday night. We saw our waitress once to take our order and then she never came near our table again. No refills to water or my iced green tea. She didn't even show up after I had to get up to ask for boxes and the check. Do not go here when it's even mildly busy, you'll be as annoyed as we were this weekend. Oh also, she was kind of argumentative while taking our order... it was odd. It was like she was trying to get us to not order certain things... \n\nOriginal Review: What a great little place. I definitely didn't expect the tiny strip mall noodle joint I pass on my way to work to be this good. It looks kind of crappy from the outside and the road sign just says \"Noodle Cafe.\" But lo and behold, you enter into a cute, stylish restaurant.\n\nI do have to say, I was a little weirded out by the thought of Asian/Italian cuisine, but was happy to find out that the two stay separate. They had sushi, noodles, salads, and pasta. Plus a kinda decent sake selection.\n\nMy friend and I got the unagi salad (big enough for a meal or to split) and then the seafood yakisoba noodles. The salad was excellent and the unagi (eel) was fresh, well cooked, and really tasty. The noodles were so good that the lady sitting next to me saw mine (and how i was enjoying myself) and ordered it too.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SeUINpGxGUr9pd7gWACU4A", "review_id": "Nh85ZVXQTNEjdMKGoHhIeg", "text": "If you can get past the worn exterior, you are in for a treat.  This is easily one of my favorite restaurants in all of Phoenix, and I often made the trip down from Peoria to eat here.  \n\nThe menu is very extensive to say the least... I was very impressed by their hard-to-find fusion items, such as Ika Mentaiko pasta (squid with spicy cod roe).  If you have an eclectic appetite, I recommend you come here!  Though I've never tried any of their more typical Italian offerings, their sushi and Asian noodle dishes are delicious!  They've also got an assortment of interesting cocktails--Saketini, anyone?", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "y4JCKsEm0KlwtmHpZhbA4A", "review_id": "f7kSh1RuKDq49haWg8aOUA", "text": "One of the best oxymoronic ethnic restaurants in Phoenix. They have some of the most authentic Japanese food but then they're offering Italian food on the same menu?? Don't try to figure this place out. Just go try it and you'll see that good eats, quality and value are all had here.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jl67C8OhNXD5oMZ0v7RbUw", "review_id": "lXAkMCnxQK8LDPSrywBrhw", "text": "I have only eaten here a few times, but it's left an impression that was recently reinforced at the Matsuri Festival. \n\nA friend and former co-worker introduced me to this place, saying it reminded her of her mother's restaurant food... her mother from Japan. After munching on the most ethinically eclectic breadbasket (read other reviews, it's so true!), I had the udon with tempura shrimp and OMG I was stuffed about halfway through the steaming bowl of slurpy good noodles, flavorful broth, and giant, meaty shrimp covered in a tempura that, amazingly, had not disintegrated in the liquid. True comfort food, but I will warn - you may become drowsy after eating this. It's like Ambien was the secret ingredient. :) \n\nAt Matsuri, the line was long (as they were at almost every food booth) and I will say the $7 may have been a tad much for the styrobowl of ramen with bbq pork slices, but that was quickly forgotten as I tucked in. The steam rising from my precarious bowl promised flavor and did not fail to deliver. The pork was oooh so good; even my picky 5-yr-old was slurping up the noodles and munching on the smoky-tasting meat. The broth was filling and so good, perfect for what turned out to be kind of a blustery day. \n\nYeah, there's a wait sometimes. It's a small place, and helloooo... if it sucked, there would be NO wait. Man it up and chat with a stranger. You'll be standing like 2 inches from them heheheehh.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "KYCW5xpBif5eqt-jvIHTdw", "review_id": "AYRv5k9H2w7VNI1X-9fM3A", "text": "As my girlfriend explained to me on one of our several trips to this place, it is common in Japan for restaurants to server typical japanese food and the cuisine of another country.\n\nHence the Italian, and Japanese, cuisine.\n\nNext time I go, I am going to order some italian, just to see if it is as good as everything else I have ordered there.\n\nIf you are going on a theme date, pair lunch here with the Japanese Friendship Garden.\n\nA great alternative to Oregano's, since they are almost always slammed and have no parking!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Wy6JfQaebNErtuk1mt5aEg", "review_id": "m3PVNy7Qn0Wih1MI9GBudg", "text": "We probably should not have waited as long as we did, for what we were served. \n\nIt's not bad, I guess... if you feel it is adventurous to try flavors fused with one another. I'm down with the fusion, only if it's done tastefully. I mean, after all, you are there for the taste. \n\nSeared tuna... was far from seared. They just let the flimsy slivers of tuna saturate in the acid for a bit to give it a seared look. But uh, it was missing the crisp in the sear, and all I could taste was the acidity and pepper sprinkled on top. \nTakoyaki... supposedly had some octopus bits in it. Luckily, I found 1/4 of a tentacle in these things. However, this was sabotaged by the sauce these little balls were drowning in. Too much basil in the hoisin or something. \nThe caterpillar... haha. Cute, but was searching for some significant pieces of eel in here. Sushi rice was a bit soggy too. \n\nEbi-ten, basically udon/soba (opted udon) with two shrimp tempura, was okay. I've whipped this up myself before, so...\n\nWow, unfortunately not very memorable. Good job, presentation... but not so much a sensation.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "6WrOT1dj6sigl_voiwQ7HA", "review_id": "6ZMjE66m3CmeSMFxQHUCJg", "text": "This is one of my favorite little places. I always feel comfortable here. the atmosphere is quaint and the food is damned good and affordable. It makes a terrific date place. Good for conversation. The desserts always look terrific but I never save room. Best value for Japanese food that I can think of.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2KyJLMY3jmASmwtnmlBuvw", "review_id": "aJjea1xmCCUMYJPGCjHAzw", "text": "Great place for a business lunch!  Quiet conversation.  Good food.  Attentive [but not intrusive] service.  Reasonable prices.\n\nI'm beginning to salivate again!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jdoGEEy5s-5L1O_lNzEi2g", "review_id": "AKoVGHVLq-nBxigm2GOOsQ", "text": "Uber yumz fa sho.  Japanese-style Western food!  Last time my gf and I were here, we got the tofu steak and takoyaki (octopus balls) for starters.  The takoyaki came in a set of six and was topped with this oh-so-delicious brown sauce.  We followed that up with a wakame (seaweed) salad and an entree of salmon in cream sauce over pasta (not the exact name. it's on the last page of the menu near the bottom).  OH MAN! SUPER DELICIOUS!  Finished it off with a creme brulee, which surprisingly wasn't too rich.  Oh man, my mouth is watering just thinking of it and it doesn't seem to matter that it's nearly 6am in the morning as I write this.  That alone should be a testament as to how rad the food at Cherry Blossom is.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "AXqt75N9cWVAxIRHsl6VAw", "review_id": "Kk4mkc2v9BDmyPFXn5FEVg", "text": "Very good noodle shop.  I got referred here on my second day in town by the folks at Fujiya.  They were right.  I went for lunch and I almost could have missed it, tucked away in a little corner in a shopping plaza.  But the outside appearance belied the cute interior. \n\nI am waiting for it to get cold out (or even mildly less than scorching) so I can go in for some Ramen!!  Real Ramen - nothing like it.  This trip I had Tempura and some cold noodles. - Good stuff.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vC-9ROCPBhWuXtMcBNeDiQ", "review_id": "DfUpa7fTUjzGyo9uGowb0A", "text": "Authentic Japanese ramen in town, affordable, cute restaurant! 4/5\n\nMy all time fav restaurant in town for ramen noodle. I always go there for its Takana and Char-shu ramen. Cherry blossom's ramen reminded me of those that I got from Harajuku.. thick, creamy, flavorful broth with real thin Jap noodle. We always get a loaf of its banana bread (~$8) home. Good place, will go back soon!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zYZ3jxyOS7rHJfREQJskfQ", "review_id": "TE7n58p1kyrSMw7Pysj1Fw", "text": "I took two of my friends there who are here in Phoenix the first time and the service was terrible.  The noodles and other dishes were good as usual, but the service we received from the guy was otherwise.\n\nThat guy talked very fast which didn't bother me as much until he started forgetting our requests.  He stopped by to check if we needed to refill the green tea in couple of occassions but never did it until in much later time.  When we asked to split the bills in two in certain way, it had to be done three times.  It just gave me the impression that he didn't really pay attention to what we wanted.\n\nThis is the first time I went back since last year (rated 4/5 previously).  Hopefully he will improve his service and attitude or else they will lose more customers.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "frEtELnTATd1BOD6Ndh0CQ", "review_id": "Ftj6MpctUKMCwmyvcPcPgQ", "text": "The interior decor is nicer than the strip mall suggests. This seems to be true in Arizona a lot. The special that evening was Cajun shrimp with Anchovy Sauce, but I wasn't in the mood for those flavors as I was eating a bit early. This was to be a light meal.\n\nI ordered the clams in broth. 20 clams in a nice bowl, but the broth was very heavy on black pepper. I would have preferred, buttery or white wine or other flavors, but there were only green scallions to fight for dominance. The clams were ok, but some were gritty. I ordered a spicy salmon roll and that was very good. I liked the roe on the outside of the roll and the roll stayed intact as I brought it to my mouth. My partner got the Ahi with glaze and it was prepared perfectly, although the glaze was heavy handed. The tea was nice. My Raspberry Spritzer had a flavor I couldn't determine and I didn't like it as much as I thought I would. I actually added water to it, to soften the flavor and that's not something I've done often anywhere. The dessert case didn't have all the selections, but from my partners perspective the cheesecake looked nice, but when it was delivered it looked like the flan selection. oops. That tall white thing we saw was a vanilla cake, not the cheesecake. The actual cheesecake was shrunken and covered with a light brown sauce. I tolerated only one bite, it was dry, it was old and it was sour tasting, and we just left it on the table. Yuck. \n\nDespite the 2 stars this visit we will likely return. I think there are better things on the menu and more things to try.  I won't bother with desserts of fancy drinks next time.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BkmIUgwHg_5TCkJbdMEiJQ", "review_id": "2sMFiUmuvFtqDiBrbzsf_g", "text": "I have to agree with my fellow Yelpers below, the service was dreadful, at best, and really detracted from the experience.\nThe food we ordered, and received was good, and I'm sure the food we ordered but didn't receive would've been equally as good.  \nI got the Korean \"spicy\" beef, which was good, others in my party got the Tempura, which came with Lotus Root (yum), the ramen noodle bowl and yaki soba.  All of the comments from them were that they were good or pretty good.  Nothing great, but good.\nThe straw that broke the Camel's back is that right after our server took the credit card, they brought the next guest to our table, in what seemed like an effort to push us out.  Ouch!  It's not like we were just sitting around chatting, we were stuck waiting on the server.\nNow, some might say that it was a cultural thing, but having lived all over Asia (Japan, China and Korea), I know the difference between cultural idiosyncrasies and just being plain rude. \nI seriously doubt we'll be going back anytime soon, but won't rule it out.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 12, "useful": 12, "cool": 14}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "mLFbB2wJuVXdhnoM8E93zA", "text": "Just got some to go action from the CherryBlossom peeps and I'm dripping in soy sauce as I type. YUM! Quick, attentive and friendly service! I can't wait to dive into my wasabi, my spicy tuna roll and my crunch roll. If you read this and I still have some left...ha ha...I might share with you. But, props to the staff for the sake while I was waiting...Strip malls in Phoenix shall not be ignored people!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "frEtELnTATd1BOD6Ndh0CQ", "review_id": "wCHwVLCIzh_e9CWQtgFyhw", "text": "This time the family went, because everyone wanted something different and  I said I'd be back to check out the menu. I felt that we'd get to try alot of other things this way. My daughter had Penne and spicy marinara, I had the Nagasaki Sara Udon and my partner had a Curry dish. We shared a dessert despite saying we wouldn't try one again. I got a pineapple cooler despite saying I wasn't going to try the drinks again. Listening to myself next time on both desserts and drinks. Promise.\nFood: The Penne Marinara was not spicy, but it was good said the daughter. It was $7 and the serving was plenty. She was ok with it. She lamented that we didn't pick Pizza a Metro again. I think I may have spoiled my ability to grab just any old pasta to suit her after eating there.\nMy Nagasaki Udon had some good flavors, but there was a bit of burnt in it, sort of what happens some times at Panda Express with their noodles, but it was nice to have calamari and the shrimps. I added my sushi soy/wasabi sauce to it and the red pickled things from my partners curry dish and that livened it up. The sauce consistency was a bit ew at the end, so I didn't finish. The food was better than my previous visit. My partner did not enjoy the Curry, said it had no heat to it at all, was bland. \nNice service, though. We grabbed two sushi rolls for appetizer, one crunchy roll and a spicy yellow-tail. Both were fine, but again \"Spicy\" wasn't there. I think this place hedges itself on spice and for those that seek it, may feel disappointed.  Seating was difficult because they had a large party and I had to sit in a walkway in a door-frame on the edge and it was awkward.\nI upped my rating to a third star because our bread basket was tasty and because we were able to feed three diverse needs in one place, with better service this time.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p-02rJSnqzrigVDSRdSyeg", "review_id": "k_s7FEWWJSY3LX5sCMv3Ig", "text": "Yay! I'm a fan.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "vF4B6eFdoDmyV_l7MLHMzw", "review_id": "XKvcbZ_3LFshEQGsjI4yLQ", "text": "*Sigh* Sushi makes me happy! Did you know?! It TOTALLY does! \n\nMe and the queens made plans to have dinner somewhere - you know... like normal civilized people. All we knew was that I wanted sushi and that we wanted something awesome! After looking around on Yelp I chose to take the queens to CBNC... \n\n\"So where is this place?\"\n\"ummm... between 7th street &amp; 10th street off of Camel\"\n\"Okaaay? The left or right side of the road?\"\n\"I unno\"\n\"What do you MEAN you don't know? Haven't you been here before?!\"\n\"Ummm... no.\"\n\"oh HELL to the no!\"\n*the car then becomes filled with laughter*\n\nWe passed right by it and then flipped a bitch out of no where and it made us fear for our lives! and then screams filled the car. Soon we were parked infront of a soon to be Domino's Pizza and headed to the cafe of my lil yelp dreams... Only to be met with a 20 minute wait. We were then outside and I was left to fight off the queens who seriously considered going to Tokyo express instead! And then FINALLY our names were called and we were seated.\n\nOur waitress was very nice. I want to say that it's the little touches that make CBNC great. The fresh  thick lemon wedge and fresh sprig of mint in the water pitchers. The way the servers are so friendly. She even complimented on my Japanese pronunciation! :) I didn't want to tell her the origin of my great accent...  watching Kill Bill a thousand times. \n\nShe helped us order sushi. I wanted nigiri and they didn't have it. I was disappointed but still went with her suggested crispy rolls and alaskan rolls. They were AMAZING! I loved the crunch and the flavor. With the soy sauce was scrumptious. We wanted to cancel our orders and just get more sushi! The alaskan was great as well. I loved it. Even the queen who never had sushi before liked it. \n\nAfter devouring the sushi our food came. I ordered the beef soba noodle soup with tempura. It came with chicken instead. (boo!) but the tempura was perfect! (yay!) and I never had soba noodles, I usually get udon or chinese noodles. but I really liked the flavor and the fresh spniach that was wilting more and more as time went on. The slight flavor of the sliced green onions really made the dish something special. I loved it. I am just so sad that I couldn't finish it all! :(\n\nOne queen devoured the beef yakisoba noodles at once! I was able to sneak my chopsticks inbetween his bites and I got a taste. it was CRAZY yummy! each of the veggies had a great difinitive flavor and yet melded together amazingly. I loved it. \n\nThe other queen was pleasantly surprised at the taste of his Spicy beef rice plate. He couldn't finish his eaither but it was really. A lil too spicy for my tastes, but it was still awesome. \n\nWe then ordered a bottle of wine and a sip here and a sip there and we were all in heaven! Talking to our waitress about the Navajo sushi chef behind the sushi bar who she was trying to hook up with one of us... but we couldn't tell WHO she was trying to hook him up with! One of the queens or me?! Said chef never made it to our table - and it's just as well... we were in food heaven savoring our delights and wishing we had bigger stomachs to take it all in! I'm a big fan of this place now and am VOWING to take several people with me next time! :)", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kw3vpfa-rHJdckDdhgh6BQ", "review_id": "wVWZvwCG_0RFkZE-PeW73A", "text": "This place was outrageously delicious, great service and good atmosphere.  It's the kind of place I would want to be a regular at but still have not found in San Francisco.  The food and presentation was nothing short of upscale at sweet prices.  The waiter was professional, he was at our table when we wanted something and not hanging around when we didn't.  It was candle-lit and romantic but had a relaxed atmosphere.  \n\nIn fact, this is my favorite restaurant I have ever been to in my life.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ZrUZtLgLOn15v2NIZl-oKQ", "review_id": "Okuj9PHHczOFGjE8jiHYPA", "text": "When you are in the mood for a piping hot bowl of something savory and brothy, this is the place to go. Their soba and udon bowls are very nourishing and the soup isn't too salty. It's a great casual eats place and the menu has an \"Italian\" side if you have friends who are in a non-Asian food mood. Also, they bring a bread basket that has anything from warm rolls to banana bread. The price is reasonable for the amount of food. You know it must be good if you see three generations of a Japanese family at one table.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "J1_dnSaVYi17BoxK00y9AQ", "review_id": "qR_O28d-pS8b8rMPQ2CjBg", "text": "Noodles - Asian - Italian.  Fusion is not something I'm generally clamoring for, but this place really does it right.  I'm going to focus specifically on the seaweed salad, which is called something else, but the staff has always been so awesome that I've never had to learn the real name.  The seaweed salad is delicious.  I want to drink the dressing.  \n\nAfter having not been there for a bit, I sidled up the bar for a solo seaweed salad session, and the chef said, \"add avocado, yes?  I remember.\"  Whoa.  I was floored.  That's exactly what I wanted, and seriously, I think it may have been a year since I've been in.  And I'm not super talky, I'm not like a huge banter kinda chick.  So the fact that his memory performed so perfunctorily at such a perfect time, lord have mercy, I'm a fan.\n\nEat the seaweed salad.  The sushi is good.  The deserts are good.  The prices are appropriate.  \n\nIf you see someone looking both ways, then slurping the dressing out of their salad bowl, you have busted me.  But I try to be covert.  Mwa-hahahaha.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 8, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "tL4sVONWJZB6rUgjcpSuVg", "text": "3.5 stars... Cherryblossom Noodle Cafe is a really good concept.  (It's a shame that Phoenix is lacking on options when it comes to Noodle Houses; Chicago, New York, and DC have noodles galore but we're not there yet I guess.)  Anyways, Cherryblossom has a welcoming ambiance and decent service too. I've been a few times, so I figured it would be the perfect place to stop for a late dinner last night after Urban Affair.  (It was Friday night around 9:30, so no problem getting in and seated right away).\n\nWe sat at the bar and got drinks immediately.  Since the BF had already eaten a bunch of appetizers at the event we were at, he said he'd just share whatever I ordered.  So, I chose the miso eggplant appetizer and the Yaki Udon Noodle entree with tofu.  The eggplant dish was really tasty but they served it straight from the stove and we both burned our mouths taking the first bite.  We had to let it sit another few minutes to cool down enough to eat it.  (Note - I'm not complaining; I'd rather have my food served too hot than not hot enough... )  \n\nWe finished the eggplant dish up right as the noodle dish arrived.  The noodles themselves were cooked just right but the dish had a weird flavor to it.  It just didn't taste right, or maybe it was just nothing special.  Either way, I would skip the Yaki Udon and go for something else on the menu when you go.\n\nAlthough I wouldn't rave about the food on my most recent visit to Cherryblossom, it was quick and cheap for a latenight dinner.  We were in and out in less than an hour and it was $20 out the door with tip - can't complain about that!  I'll be back!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "3VrsuHI2bSdRQJH_5kI2yA", "review_id": "1noW_Po9461HNd_1qHxGPw", "text": "me WUVS this place!\ngreat food, great service..... \n\ntheir sake steamed clams r awesome if ur a fan of the clam!!!\n\ni heard their ramen is good too..... but haven't had the chance.\n\nbeen here about 3 times and can't wait 2 go back.  there is nothing i've had that i didn't like.  o yea..... and the shrimp lettuce appetizer..... mmmHmmmmMmmm............ pad thai.........uh huh.\n\napparently japanese do italian very well and i'm interested in the chicken marsala.\n\nsrsly..... ne place that serves soft shell crabs is A+ in my book.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 9, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "N-D-d1Z4UybdlkK1HxlNPA", "review_id": "b2Tc3HtrQxWvD53dZ_FXWA", "text": "This was our first time at CherryBlossom. Hubby has needed to eat more vegetarian lately, so I've been on the lookout for new places with more options. \n\nThe food was mostly great. Hubby enjoyed his tofu yakisoba, I liked my chicken katsu (although a couple of pieces were not quite done), loved my salad, liked the bread basket, and we both really enjoyed the crispy California roll. Dessert was also pretty good- we liked my flan better than his green tea mousse (which was not very sweet except for the almond flavored cream on top). \n\nService was attentive in the beginning and then our waiter disappeared. I witnessed two other tables in our section grow confused and then annoyed as we waited... and waited... and waited for the waiter to return. One couple was even in mid-payment and finally went to the take out counter to inquire what was happening. I asked the busser to let the waited know we wanted our check. This disappearing act really took the shine off of an otherwise nice dinner. We'll likely return, however, to give CherryBlossom another chance.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3VrsuHI2bSdRQJH_5kI2yA", "review_id": "gO6j-0Ly-X_Dwo9Hrd9_3Q", "text": "this time around i got 2 try the ramen.  i got the hakana.  prob woulda been better for a colder day.  the broth was too salty for me but the noodles were good.  \n\nstill got the clams so i was satiated.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rjlb-7-JcmM6fR64ZpyTug", "review_id": "0L5spwedfrstqoLTPlx1DQ", "text": "I've been wanting to try Cherry Blossom's ramen for a while.  Since I can't get my Wagamama fix here in AZ, Cherry Blossom will have to do.  Their ramen hit the spot and would be great on a cold day at home sick, if it were anywhere near my house.  I agree with the other reviews, they should really expand their ramen menu.  There are no other ramen options in the valley (that I know of anyway) and they should capitalize on that!  I also tried a bite of my friend's salmon salad and that was delicious. \n\nIt's a cute little place, tucked away in a strip mall- If not for yelp, I never would have found it.  This will definitely go on the rotation.  Don't let looks deceive you, this place is a great find.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "0qIsBt4EzBDCKrIviV55Ew", "review_id": "faWZQyoh9lHH7rFd3GI9gw", "text": "Wow, really this place is as legit as Hammer in the 90's.  This is a place where I take my parents when they say take us to a nice place.  This is also a place where  I would take a date and dump her if she did not like the food.  I did not venture into the Italian side of the menu but will definitely be coming back as much as possible.  \nMy Plate\nI normally don't write about what I ate but this place is an exception.  I had the tempera plate and it blew my mind away.  Large shrimp fish good veggies and Crab, What this place out did themselves.  The rice is right on and I'm a picky rich eater. And I won't leave out the blue berry banana bread, another nice touch.\nSo why not Five Stars,\nWell the service was not crazy five star worthy but was not terrible.  \nOk I\"m sure the more I eat here the more likely it will earn the fifth star, because I have craved the place every night since I first tried it.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UKjrGv2k8H_DbMW9EXmEcA", "review_id": "7VP-5nP6pRBYB_xQThEqSw", "text": "We ate at this place last night.  We went here solely based upon the reviews on yelp (We seem to do that a lot; thanks to you semi-anonymous first name and last initial reviewers!!)  I had a little trouble deciding what to order.  Based on the suggestion of the server, I ordered the tempura vegetable soup with udon.  It was really good.  It didn't have a ton of flavor but the server warned me of that when I ordered.  She stated that this was a simple dish.  Everybody in our party seemed to like their food although nobody danced on the table and raved about it.  Although, come to think of it, if given the chance I am pretty sure my daughter would dance on the table and rave about just about anything.  She's got a lot of energy!  It was a pleasant dining experience.  I don't think that I would go out of my way for this place but when in the area, I may stop back in.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ZqLf-FPtyNpnkYoHOH490g", "review_id": "pFFwuR7318RT8fb_AUSwpg", "text": "Due to a craving for Gelato Spot tonight, I got on Yelp to find a new retaraunt in the Biltmore area to try before indulging in pumpkin pie gelato. The reviews (and a coupon) led us to CherryBlossom. Our expectations weren't very high when we saw the strip mall setting, but a decent crowd inside was a good sign.\nWe were immediately impressed by the ambiance, attentive staff, and free bread. We ordered the edimame which was quite good. Our entrees were the Marsala Chicken with spinach pasta and the Pad Thai. Both were good, but not great. Once our food arrived, the staff seemed to dissappear. From reading the other reviews, it seems this is common here. After an eternity of hoping someone would come bring more water, we at least received the check and decided just to take off and get water at our next stop. \nSummary - Good food that I'd eat again, but won't go out of my way to do so..", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "upssaszVG_egJVRKBU5Dzg", "review_id": "JojEOipeQ2nOC8tJjT7Lsw", "text": "Quaint little noodle cafe that can become crowded as there is a steady flow of patrons going in. Sit at a table or the counter, which overlooks the grilling area. The menu is somewhat distinct in that it provides Asian selections as well as Italian pastas. I started with some very tasty spring rolls and went in the Italian direction for my entree. I ordered the spaghetti with olive oil and grilled chicken. Except for the bland, unseasoned chicken the dish was quite flavorful with a bit of kick provided by crushed red pepper.\n\nThe server accidently knocked my glass of water over in my direction but he cleaned it up quickly and was very embarrassed about his mistake. Overall the service was great and I expect I will return soon to try the Tempura, which comes highly recommended. I dig the wooden floors too.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9Ysj3f3tI3m5QRDxvQAIKw", "review_id": "dYDQvtBJwi-0mLPPlzViCQ", "text": "slow service. The banana blueberry bead was so so. Rolls were so so.  Sushi wasn't bad, not awesome. Service was total poops.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QbmLOhkI8C4esBGcY1q5zQ", "review_id": "09tE99mNDJd-UT3sUexB5A", "text": "CherryBlossom is a must-try if you are in this area of Phoenix. I have been three times, and this last time was on a Sunday night around 5:30pm. Evidently, the service issues here are related to the owner's inability to hang on to good talent. That's not surprising. Most small independent restaurants have this problem. Expect it, and be ok with it so that you can enjoy a delicious meal with no stress. \n\nMy boyfriend always orders the same thing. He prefers to have his soup scalding hot and full of seafood. He is never, ever disappointed in the dish called Champon. It's huge, super hot, chock full of seafood and perfect noodles. He loves it. I think it's tasty, but I'm not so hooked on soup. I order something different every time and we share our dishes. \n\nThe bread basket is always good here. I love their banana bread. It was the perfect forerunner to the chicken salad I ordered on Sunday. I had a beautiful plate brimming full of fresh, delicious spring greens and topped with two grilled chicken breasts that were sliced up and artistically placed upon the heap of greens, then topped with a super tasty light but creamy sesame dressing. I also ordered the sushi combo plate which came with a small salad (for the bf) and a cup of terrific miso soup for $11.00 (it's an appetizer and it totally satisfies)! \n\nMind you, the service lacked. I think there were two servers for the whole restaurant, so ask for a big glass of water when you arrive, or order two drinks in advance. Know the restaurant's limitations and you'll be glad you went, anyway! The ambiance is lovely; the open kitchen makes it so homey and yet romantic with the brick work and artistic lighting. \n\nPS. The chicken Parmesan is just ok. Steer clear of the traditional Italian dishes - save that for Maggiano's or Carraba's. I've always been too full to order a dessert here, but they look delightful.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EpC7vMp0hg1wGBQ6fzzoQg", "review_id": "QUHztRNYAO0pZUKyQf1LOg", "text": "Went to check out the ramen.  Took japanese gf who misses the real thing.  the tonkatsu ramen was real good, i had the one with extra pork charsiu.  broth was awesome and pork was not overdone or dry.  her ramen was little cold, but still decent.  try with the spicy seasoning...if you have only had instant cup of noodle try this place to see how its done", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lhuRttEpoSjvIDjUNzCkFg", "review_id": "kqoQ697NWSGaXrWwBpPKFw", "text": "I heard it was Chinese food and felt a little hesitant to check it out, being I'm not a huge fan of Chinese. But it's not just some Chinese food...Try TAICHIJAPALIAN!!!! \n\nWe were greeted by a very nice server. She was older with a short bob and way cool! We were a little loud and hyper and she totally embraced us! She started us off with some rolls and banana nut bread. Totally makes you feel like you're in a country cabin kind of restaurant. THEN, you check out the menu to see summer rolls, tuna tataki, sushi, crab wontons, and italian dishes!! You may think....eh not sure if you can pull this off Cherry. But you order whatever on the menu, and it's great! We tried A LOT of dishes and all were very good!\n\nThe green tea with milk is very yummy! Kinda like Thai tea but green tea. I don't remember what it's called but they had this fried chicken that you dipped in some soy/ mustard sauce and was fantastic!!\n\nI'm super picky about sushi being I'm from New Orleans and am spoiled to fresh fish. ALSO! I haven't found the Crunchy roll anywhere outside of New Orleans and found it here. SO EXCITED! Definitely try the crunchy roll! Between this restaurant and Hana's sushi, I'm completely satisfied!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "N-D-d1Z4UybdlkK1HxlNPA", "review_id": "oYYK645YmChoZcmH6VaiKw", "text": "Well, we now eat here about once a week. Our favorite food items are the crunchy roll, the tofu pad thai, the udon noodle soup, the tempura plate, and the surprisingly good tofu steak with mushroom sauce. And they have Mountain Dew- not all that common in a sit-down restaurant, but much appreciated. Love the banana blueberry bread. \n\nWhy not 5 stars? One word: service. It's fine on some days, and painfully slow on others. the food, except for the soup, never seems to make it out of the kitchen as fast - and therefore be as hot - as it should.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3dDFpee6iUfI3Fhf--NPiw", "review_id": "BySDWA439lcC3lnApOzsAA", "text": "This place reminds me of the local mom & pop restaurants in Honolulu, Hawaii. Whenever I don't know what to eat, whenever I'm happy as can be or feeling down, whenever I want a home cooked meal, whenever I'm with a good friend or on a date and want to have deep conversation be, and whenever I'm want really delicious food: CherryBlossom is always there for me. \n\nThe wait staff is always pleasant. There are fresh flowers to greet you. Banana bread and rolls to tide you over till your food is served.  It's never too crowded or too slow. The cooks always make a delicious meal. I'm partial to the Tori Nanban, Yakisoba, Duck Salad, and Chicken Katsu, but all the food is great. It's a noodle shop, so they know how to cook pastas, udon, soba! \n\nIf Hawaii is melting pot of cultures, then CherryBlossom is the melting pot of delicious foods - Japanese, Thai, Italian. Sushi, salads, pastas, soups and drinks! Perfect place because there's something for everyone.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HY9qpAamqLXFoa7xMwNntg", "review_id": "1V6xkNF3cidAZWwfmJKvMQ", "text": "One word - calpico.\n\ni tend to judge restaurants based on their drinks, and this one totally won me over. at first, i was a little hesitant to try a beer mixed with yogurt, but my waiter assured me that it was all the rage in japan, and being the trend and culture whore that i am, i decided to give it a shot. very sweet, with a slight beer aftertaste and tang. definitely worth getting if you like beer, or even if you don't it's delicious.\n\nas for the food, it was pretty good. i got the nagasaki sara udon special with seafood..my friends decided to devour all of the little creepy looking octopuses on my plate before i could even try one, which was ok with me, because honestly, they were scary looking.\n\na duck salad started us off with tender duck and a sweet honey-mustard like sauce. we also got 2 plates of sushi (caterpillar and spicy tuna) and both were delicious and well priced. miso soup was a little on the onion-y side. \n\nthe bread basket was delicious and a good start to our meal. our service was good, i had no qualms. def would go back, if anything for the calpico.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Ap5atWJUGnJ6B-XCzbZjWA", "review_id": "R1kxoqOw9xX2Tswan-IvDA", "text": "I'm thinking that the normal staff was off yesterday. \n\nI went to Cherry Blossom with very high hopes thanks all the positive yelp reports and was very disappointed. This onetime experience won't stop me from coming back to give the Cafe another chance...as I think I might have been transported to a parallel universe for this meal. \n\nFirst off... cute little place, there is no doubt that this is not a chain. The interior of the restaurant is simple and looks more like your dining at an authentic Asian bistro in Vancouver rather then in a central Phoenix strip mall. Our server was a little slow getting to us, again, this is not a chain, so that was overlooked. \n\nI ordered a Summer Roll (per menu - Shrimp, lettuce, avocado, cucumber and rice noodles) and a Shrimp tempera roll. When the orders arrived the summer roll looked great, but was stuffed with a \"bonus\" of that weird crab lookalike stuff made from fish heads and fins.. YUK! Not a problem, I'll just scoop it out onto the appetizer plate... \n\nso when I counted, the Summer roll with shrimp, did have shrimp.. 2 of them, and I kid you not, 1/2 cup of that crab stuff. \n\nWhen my \"shrimp\" tempura roll arrived, guess what?? its a fake crab tempura roll with one shrimp... lol... The rice...VERY sticky... By the time the meal was over, my app plate was mounded with about a cup of this crab scented stuff... such a waste... \n\nMy friend's pasta ( Marsala Chicken) was great... the chicken was all breast meat, with a really good Marsala sauce...it was impressive! ... So overall... weird experience... will it keep me away??... no, well not unless it happens again...\n\nThe strangest thing about this whole ordeal is the fact  the main ingredient of my appetizer and sushi roll was not even on the menu.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EJu5peGoO4tzop0pQtgHgA", "review_id": "MN8DiYZGzX9Z4nkknz3zUQ", "text": "I wish I could do three and a half stars for this one.  \n\nWe called for takeout.  I got the vegetarian soba noodles with tofu, and my husband had some shrimp and beef thing.  When he got home and I opened the boxes, mine had chicken in it...I am vegetarian (okay, pescatarian, but anyway...:)).  Luckily, we weren't in a hurry or anything, so we both just hopped in the car and went back.  \n\nNow, the food was really good once we finally got to eat it, but I have a confession...I topped mine quite liberally with some Sriracha sauce before tasting it.  I don't know what the noodles actually taste like right out of the box.  They could be amazing, or they could be quite bland.  Whoops.  With Sriracha, they were pretty much mind-blowing.\n\nWe'll definitely try them again - I'd really like to try the tofu steak with mushroom sauce that Kerstin mentioned.  And next time, we'll be sure to check the order on the way out.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OpUXG69nP4YjlEZDlkdVcQ", "review_id": "f6imoOr8UeKXXyJtSt-AWw", "text": "Craving a noodle soup--thought I'd check this place after seeing the reviews.  Upon entering I didn't like the air quality, smelled like dirty deep frying oil.  Upon perusing the menu and looking around at other diners food, I realized it was mostly composed of tempura, duh, deep fried.  Yikes, I am not a fan of deep frying but that explained the smell.   I opted for the shrimp udon soup.  It wasn't anything near the wonderful soup I had experienced elsewhere, especially this great Japanese restaurant in Chiang Mai that had this amazing moat around the sushi chefs were they would float the sushi on little boats that you could pick and choose.  Very disappointing, broth, noodles, spinach, green onion and 2 shrimp, $8.  I did get an added bonus of deep fat smell covering my clothing.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "FJBJseaQFZwGu2QHwrd8Gw", "text": "Okay, so I did venture back to try something else - a Japanese noodle soup with added steamed veggies. Again, it was merely \"meh.\" The service was just okay, too. Our server was a bit scattered that night, a Sunday; i wasn't quite sure why, since the place didn't seem to be overly packed. \n\nI will say their green tea is incredible, though it comes out EXTREMELY hot. Order it first, for you'll need 30 minutes for one cup to cool. \n\nOh, and the banana nut bread they serve rocks. That may be the one redeeming quality of CherryBlossom. \n\nHaving tried it twice, I can safely say I have no reason to ever go back. \n\nIf you're craving hot broth and soup heaven, head to Pho Nhat in Tempe.\nhttp://www.yelp.com/biz/pho-nhat-tempe", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S4jPvmZU45O5bDaCzSrfxw", "review_id": "UTig-snJTCw6mo7UAK9Wmw", "text": "Here's the deal.  If i didn't love the food so much,  I would never go back.  The food is great.  The service is SO bad it's comical.  I always go in knowing I'm going to get the worst service and then I'm ok.  The wait staff is just not really attentive or GREAT at their job, but the baked goods and the food are really great.  Be patient and then you'll be fine.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "55ecDCpJIXzTWjEzMQ11Vg", "review_id": "gCwZvHa_j4Vppn8aa8hjdA", "text": "3 stars - Yelp says - A OK\n\nThat means, sure, I'd go back and I should state here and now that the 3 stars might not be all their fault but my fault too.\n\nPlan to see mid-week movie with my daughter who teaches at junior high school and after school volleyball and we have plans for 7:45 movie which means time is compressed. Daughter has limited sense of adventure for foods so I figure this place always offers her bail-out choice of Italian. Enough background...\n\nProblem is, I had lunch too late and I arrived less than hungry. I'm equivocal what to order. I ask waiter for advice (mistake). I order cream soda and he comes back and asks me what flavor and listing too many choices. I order cherry and it seems to be a club soda with grenadiene (sp?) - mistake.\n\nOrders arrive - daughter shocks me by ordering Pad Thai which was quite good. I get winter special of Ishikari - Salmon, cabbage, tofu and rice noodles rather cleverly cooked in a miso based soup in industrial type mini-bucket with oak sealing lid and apparently brought to table from oven. The salmon infusion into the miso was an incredibly delightful broth. The salmon appeared to be generous, good quality but a bit undercooked and I didn't have the time window to do anything about it. The rest...the tofu / cabbage / etc. seemed to derive no benefit from the delightful miso broth.\n\nSo in the end...I probably could have given them 4 stars because there is nothing inherently wrong with CherryBlossom Noodle Cafe. The waiter wasn't all that helpful but he was available at the most important times and we managed to get orders, served and check paid in time for movie which by other reviews worried me because of our narrow time window and the fact that this place is indeed busy.\n\nI would definitely return a much wiser person and next time, I go with my gut instinct and order the Champon as I had intended to the first time.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ykqvLh7uPq6_7OEvoSnU-Q", "review_id": "yjWd97JYmGU2zjOJjbSegA", "text": "I love CherryBlossom as much for their eclectic nature as for their delicious food. Pan-Asian influences in their main menu, sushi that is not mind-blowing, but still fresh and tasty...and homebaked goods! The service is friendly and quick, the digs are comfortable, and the prices can't be beat.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mLfjeWUJnNiqHEye3I6qug", "review_id": "Tb4NnoZpAvKA711HdNwwkg", "text": "The emphasis at CBNC is on the food.  Companion and I both had the lunch special, a California roll and Udan or Soba noodle soup.  There are a half dozen selection of soups and you're sure to find something tasty.  I'll come back for noodle soup, it's flavorful and BIG.  The lunch special also comes with a mixed green salad, about the size of a normal salad course, and a tasty ginger dressing.  I finished my salad before the sushi and noodle soup arrived and simply could not finish my meal.  A quick word about the sushi here, have reasonable expectations.  It's not their forte and it's far below the quality of the rest of the meal.\nI'd give CBNC three and half stars but I think dining is about more than just the food.  The decor here is a mish-mash of western, asian, coffee house garb.  It really doesn't work and kept me a bit uncomfortable, in large part due to the abundance of nick-nacks on the table (little lamp [non-working], metal cactus sculpture and the assorted condiments).  It's a good thing the service is friendly and helpful because the menu is extensive.  Our waitress steered us toward Udan noodles (Soba noodles are a bit more substantial and made of wheat?) and we were happy about our choices.\nIf CBNC would tighten its menu and choose one decor I'd probably be raving about it.  For now, it's just OK but I'll be back for another noodle lunch.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0g6TyhGJXvLQNr7d7LsDnw", "review_id": "MkZa_EfMy3Exr9_KU-vDcw", "text": "One of my all time favs!!! Its always good, but the service always lacks desire. This is one place that requires a good 2 hour serving for dinner, so be prepared. For lunch you can be out in an hour, but you will have to keep on top of the server for your check and then begg them to take payment! They slack big time in this sense, not sure why. \n\nBut the food is always fresh and very delicious, not to mention very affordable. I love the sushi, although not a big variety, they always have fresh stuff and very tasty. I have a few favorite rolls and love the penne al arrabiatta. I used to make homemade arrabiatta all the time, but haven't in years because theirs tastes soooooo yummmy! This place is great for dates, long converstaions and those who need to stretch their time together. Everything is wonderful and you will be pleasantly surprised with the beautiful decor in a strip mall..... you'll feel like you have entered another land, once you walk thru thems doors, because its so cute and quaint, not what you'd expect. Go try this place you'll love it!!!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FxxYCRPcpd__yhRRmmtyMQ", "review_id": "_oLLpBpBSjRjzQcxK0Ck1Q", "text": "Not bad. The minute I stepped in this place I thought that I had accidentally looked up a previous address for CherryBlossom. I get that it's a fusion restaurant but it's a bit of a surreal experience to feel like you're eating sushi in a Mimi's Diner. Poking fun at the decor aside, CherryBlossom without a doubt knows it's Japanese cuisine. I forgot what types of sushi rolls I ordered but they certainly hit the spot as did the bowl of udon. It's not glamorous, and it's definitely not the best Japanese food, but if you're looking to dish out on the leaner side for lunch this is the place to swing by.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2eVF68QkqhjPBFYI_4ErLA", "review_id": "Sxq1kCINOvVVmYb1_te4Pg", "text": "I just moved back to Arizona from Yokohama, Japan.  While I was there, my wife and I enjoyed Tonkotsu Ramen at a place called Ippudo.  Upon returning to the States, i thought I would never find Tonkotsu Ramen here.  Luckily, we found Cherry Blossom Noodle Cafe.  My wife and I could order in Japanse (her native tounge) again and the menu offered something other than sushi!  We had Takoyaki (which was expensive, but good) and Tonkotsu Ramen.  The ramen wasn't perfect, but hey....it's Phoenix!  We will certainly be back.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "EacK6XwZjsTD6QYSIRlJ7Q", "review_id": "WRtkBpL440YKCsiRFyrBCw", "text": "This is the old Cherry Blossom Bakery where i go to whenever i crave for Japanese pastries. a friend of mine has been raving about this place for quite sometime now. here's my verdict: \n\nService: 5 Stars \nI think it takes skills for a waiter/waitress not to write down what we order, especially for a party of 5 or more. Drinks was top off all times. \n\nFood : \n\nComplimentary rolls: 4 Stars \nDinner Rolls was average but WOW! the banana bread is off the hook. i ended up buying a loaf to go. \n\nSushi: 3 Stars \nanother average item. nothing special or different. \n\nShrimp Tempura: 4 Stars. \nhmmm, it came bundle with what i thought was zucchini to my surprise it was Japanese eggplant. Yummy!! the shrimp was a little over cook but the panko batter made up for it. \n\nYakisoba Chicken: 1 Star \ni was not impress with this meal alt all. it taste more like a middle eastern shis-kabob with noddles. \n\nThai Beef Salad: 1 Star \nnot happy at all. the spiciness was too overpowering to the point to where the other flavors just disseminated. imagine that on top of a garden salad. \"uh, can i get a to go box please?\" \n\n\nAll in all it was not bad maybe next I'll try a different entree. this is the reason why I'm skeptical about going to so called \"Fusion\" places. but hey I'm always open for something different. isn't that what makes life worth living?  :)", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "2dgreYXset1eR4qPc6Zw0g", "review_id": "SlEsi6LDSMZ6y8np9d7rFw", "text": "My rating is an average of the major pros and cons from the visit, and also factoring out the biases. Lots of good, bad, and unusual circumstances.\n\nThe pros: Food was delicious! I ordered the chicken katsu curry with miso and salad. The chicken portions were very large, crisp, and moist. The curry sauce had some mustard in it which gave a kick of flavor, and the miso soup and salad were good compliments to the meal. Also the menu was almost too much to read over - Italian, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean were all offered as available dishes. Very impressive. (+4.5 star)\n\nThe cons: Getting the food took a long time to order. We had to ask the waiter several times how long it would take our food to get there, and one person in our group didn't have to pay for his meal because they look so long bringing out his yakitori. We'd all finished by the time he was served. Also it took a ridiculous time to get our change for food, almost waited half an hour for another friend to get his $11 change. (-3 star)\n\nFactoring out the bias: Our original group was approximately 25+ people, so much so that our smaller group had to be seated in a different room. I'm not sure how many cooks were working, but I'm sure serving 30+ hungry people put a hell of a strain on the serving and cooking staff. (+1 star)\n\nIn terms of settling the bill, there was a line of bills that were bring processed at only one cash register, so even getting money out took a long time. Also, many out-of-state credit cards from California were being rejected for simple charges, so ringing these up took a while only to have them not be processed. It wasn't the restaurant's fault - its an added security that many major credit card institutions provide so to protect from fraud. They require the card holder to contact the credit card company to confirm their identity; being a a restaurant wanting to leave after almost three hours wasn't the best place for this to happen. (+1 star)\n\nSo as long as you don't invade the restaurant with a starving army, I'm sure if you visit this place under normal conditions, the food and service will be fine. (Total score = 3.5 stars)", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "AnH84g9V10x41CXmCvcaFg", "review_id": "rJs8NZcnjHY3t2A6ILqG9Q", "text": "I was quite surprised... wasn't expecting much. Instead of the mediocrity i expected i had a wonderful meal. The soba was great! I had a wonderful seared tuna, and the Tempura my friend ordered was perfect. I took home a couple of baked buns for lunch the next day which were among the best i have ever had.. very soft and fresh. You have to get there early to get those... they usually sell out before the afternoon is over. \n\nIt was a really nice surprise. I will look forward to going there again.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UNAhUulI9ehiEcUyrM99lQ", "review_id": "J7lSGmDLIgHnw-MRW16ZoA", "text": "All I have to say is YUM YUM YUM YUM! Sometimes their service is pretty slow, but the food is so worth it. It's healthy, fresh and utterly delightful! The bread that they serve before the meal is AMAZING! Order the wakame salad with shrimp and get the ginger dressing...you will thank me later.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EOlGkRn-83UnF7634dOUKw", "review_id": "MTlcnA6KBMdzebtgo7zkkw", "text": "I had some friends visiting this weekend and we were all in the mood for something different. This is the perfect place to settle that infamous dilemma!\n\nThis is the first asian/ITALIAN fusion restaurant I have even seen (and I'm from LA). They have a wide variety of italian pasta dishes that were very reasonably priced. Their asian dishes ranged from yakisoba to sushi to chicken katsu to who knows what else. \n\nWe were all very impressed with the portions, price, presentation and service of the restaurant. We went on a saturday night after the CELTICS BEAT THE BULLS, and it was pretty full. Some of the other reviewers said that it takes a long time, but I think that's only true for very large parties. \n\nYOU WILL FALL IN LOVE WITH THE BREAD THEY SERVE. The dinner rolls are good, but the banana bread was incredible. Not too sweet. Pretty much perfect. \n\nFor 5 people, the bill came out to be around $80, tax and tip. Pretty decent. Definitely coming back soon.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RbayAjQevX8ioDJr97xBmg", "review_id": "WwFOu-ACWhTQxwXhg1iUuQ", "text": "Italian and Japanese are my TWO FAVORITE cuisines. \nI am VERY indecisive when it comes to finding a place to eat- even if I am craving a certain item.\n\nTHIS PLACE GIVES ME THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS, thank you LORD!\n\nFriendly and attentive staff. Cute atmosphere; almost like entering another world. Great menu / drink selection. *However- they did not carry  Kirin for you Japanese Beer Lovers. \n\nWe were seated right away- even during what I thought would be busy dinner time hours. I love restaurants that give you bread and butter. The banana nut bread was absolutely perfect. The Italian and the Japanese noodle selection was just enough for my indecisive mind.\n\nOh, AND the ladies restroom was clean! \nPlease, bring this place to CALIFORNIA!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "yd1SGdqLOKW3WjAUrV8P0g", "review_id": "ISfzNs-8j2gvLYdvZ55kAQ", "text": "Something inside each person is the desire to try something new. What makes a restaurant memorable? I for one enjoy the choices provided by unique establishments that bring delights from multiple cultures into a friendly place where you can take your friends, family, date, or wander in alone just to experience new possibilities. When you combine the tastes of two countries, Italy and Japan, you get Cherry Blossom Noodle Cafe. \n\nI have always had the friendliest service at each of my visits and delighted in bringing my family members or friends to visit and watch them enjoy the mounting possibilities of combining decisions. What nobody expects is how filling the food can get. Sometimes I'll have some sushi and try a different noodle dish than last time, and other times I'll close my eyes and point at anything on the menu - and I have yet to be disappointed. \n\nThe Noodle Cafe's atmosphere appears cramped, but there is a lot of detail that makes it special even when it is full. I will have to admit that sometimes I have felt forgotten by the staff sometimes, however it always seems so busy and their smiles are so big that it doesn't matter. \n\nThe standard appetizer dish given to you when you first sit down consists of several kinds of bread that take my mind off the outside world and make me realize I'm here to enjoy something tasty. The hustle of the staff and the laughs of the other patrons make me less aware that I am actually in a small strip mall in the middle of a city that usually doesn't feel like I'm around other human beings. Honestly, I make up every excuse to visit and recommend this restaurant to everyone.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Kyc_V-2G77tRfwJsBxwZ4A", "review_id": "4t5W6TN8nFpAiQYiJjLC3Q", "text": "They're food is really good.  And the staff is so fun and polite.  They have an awesome happy hour that is from 3-6 on weekdays where you get sushi and beer and some appetizer's for half off which is hard to beat.  The sauce for the udon noodles is really good too....and if you like spicy, the spicy korean noodles are really good as well.  All in all, its a great place.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TwvPjaFPtJxzq08Vnc1zlQ", "review_id": "UT4A-GSMw7OYmfgZgaksgg", "text": "My favorite restaurant in Phoenix - cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, excellent sushi.  The Thai Beef Salad is amazing!  They have affordable lunch specials with generous portions. A refreshing change from all of the chains in the valley.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cH1lLTHReO6uDTif9bfOBA", "review_id": "GmUSDzNXHzGyNWB81k-SZA", "text": "This place is really cool.  The parking is plentiful and the interior is very contemporary/kawaii.  We totally expected a place similar to Spoon House in Torrence, CA but it is more Italian than Japanese atmosphere wise.  The banana bread was not as good as everyone raved to be but it was good.  \n\nWe first tried the tataki and a salmon roll.  Tataki was beautifully presented on the plate and both tasted pretty good.  Hiyashi Chuka was ok...not my fav and the portion was pretty small.  Champon was full of seafood and thick noodles which was a total plus :)  \n\nThe dessert...oh my, that was the best part of dinner...well, at least to me.  My bf's fav was the tiramisu.  I tried the flan and it was GREAT.  It's kinda hard to explain but it was like a mix of custard and cheesecake with a sauce that has a hint of bitterness to go with the sweet fran.  I was lucky enough to get the last piece of the night...you must try it if they have it available.\n\nOh and our waitress was really really nice.  She likes yelp too so we discussed how great this website is haha*\n\n*Atmosphere = cute, lovely\n*Food = good.  if you like both Italian and Japanese, this place has it all.\n*Service = very nice.  \n*Price = great*  a blended drink + one appetizer + one roll + 2 entree + 2 desserts = check turned out to be around $60!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bwo_j9OGpZN60T5HxKOTeA", "review_id": "UssieOOZStKebppe9M3zqw", "text": "Cherry Blossom Noodle Caf\u00e9 used to be a wonderful restaurant. I don't know what's going on there now, but they appear to be having problems retaining good staff. Unfortunately this means the food quality has become very inconsistent. \n\nSpicy Curry Beef Linguine used to be a favorite; it was mildly spicy and had delicious curry flavor. Now, it's too spicy to eat, all from jalapeno peppers, and meanwhile the curry sauce has turned into a vague, bland gravy with no curry subtlety. \n\nMeals come with free, fresh baked bread, which is nice. The owners briefly experimented by removing the free bread offering, but it returned a couple weeks later due to customer complaint. Lesson: don't remove the niceties your customers have come to expect from you. \n\nThe service here used to be fabulous; now it is mediocre on a good day and terrible on a bad day. You will be held hostage for your check. Your waiter will come ask \"is everything alright?\" before you have taken your first bite of food and then never return to see if you need anything else, avoiding all attempts at eye contact.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_LEQt7oTVjiaXyVHK_MM7g", "review_id": "6YUyz_87bLUi4MWTZ9sA1Q", "text": "I think enough has been said about Cherry Blossom so I'm going use this review to pledge my love for Zaru Soba.\nWhen I was 18 I spent nearly a month in Japan in the Sister City exchange program. It was during the summer and my host mother would always make cold noodles with dipping sauce, a very popular dish during the humid summer months. I nearly fell out of my chair when I first tried the Zaru Soba at Cherry Blossom, I was instantly transported back to my incredible time in Japan. \nCold buckwheat noodles, a light soy-based dipping sauce and a little fried panko fish on the side, the perfect dish for when it's hot as sin outside. A little banana bread to start doesn't hurt either!\nSay what you will about the service, I often only go at lunchtime when there aren't that many people but I have found the service to be unintrusive and very polite. \nNow if only I could find a place in Phoenix that serves Japanese pancakes....", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_7el1cOgnfkNfmZKi277bQ", "review_id": "z7e-MzokDWG-EquUsLhVUA", "text": "Well let me just say I did not go here on my own. Dear sister raved and raved about it until I agreed to go with her. I will break it down like this, I thought there was to much on the menu yet nothing caught my eye maybe I just wasn't in the mood to have so many choices. \n\n1. Our server was an ass! There was no one in the place yet he waited on us like they were full to capacity and he was the only server. He couldn't have been less concerned about serving us. \n\n2. The tempura we ordered was very blah, nothing to write home about. \n\n3. My sister went on and on about how good her dish was. Mine was way to spicy I asked for mild. So the manager offered to change it to something else. I ordered pad Thai no tofu again mild. How can you go wrong with Pad Thai. You can it was a glutenous mess. The noodles were so over cooked it was disgusting. \n\n4. The decor was cute. That's the only good thing I can say. \n\nI have not been back. My sister has but my experience left a bad taste in my mouth literally. You get 2 stars one for decor and one because my sister likes it.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RHWm_duEdCgWwtN1fBUkHA", "review_id": "375FZOmt26F1U2CS1bz93Q", "text": "As far as fast Japanese food at lunch this is as good as it gets.  They have a different Bento Box lunch special everyday.  The box comes with plenty to eat, including Miso Soup which arrives shortly after ordering.  The meal includes sushi, salad, rice, chicken (teriyaki or such), gyoza, some type of fried fish and an orange.  For about $8-$10 it's hard to find a better deal.  I would highly recommend CherryBlossom for those looking for a Japanese meal.  It is small, quiet and a little hard to see from the street, which makes it a unique place with low traffic, but high quality.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7cMb8qKT78PnsVxItHxZ1g", "review_id": "PE8nAn2Ic0t5Altu9pboHA", "text": "Wish I can go back here...\n\nTheir menu as other yelpers have suggested is extensive. I was a bit weary about having non-Japanese food so stuck to good 'ol chicken katsu. For 10 bucks, you get miso soup, all white meat chicken perfectly fried (light and not greasy), and a side salad. Oh yeah, the bread basket with slices of banana bread, dinner roll, and cinnamon sugared crostinis were soooo delish! I was actually full by the time my meal arrived but didn't want to be rude and begrudgingly ate my meal (in perfect bliss). I went at 11:30 and was out by 12:30 without feeling rushed or not attended to. My waitress told me to take the bill to the cashier if I was in a hurry.\n\nI was very happy with my meal and service and would love to go back for some Italian grub...will have to convince boss to send me to Phoenix again :)", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 8, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "m7vtKWpZ9wdEQ95wJxrMrg", "review_id": "Vt7nvQoEZpg0hvkSRUfg9A", "text": "The only thing that prevents me from giving this place five stars is the inconsistency and slowness of the service. The place has a casual, relaxed atmosphere and the staff is friendly, but it often seems to take forever for the food to arrive, even when the restaurant isn't busy or crowded. I have nothing to complain about regarding the food itself - for me it has consistently been good, the servings ample, and the prices reasonable. And I do like the idea that they serve both Asian and Italian dishes, so that Cherry Blossom is a logical destination for me and my friends when we want to dine out but can't seem to decide on one cuisine to have for the evening. If only the service were a bit faster ...", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "UXlI002lWvHNK4Q35W1EEQ", "review_id": "9f68QtqEhPawqEnvuqVPlw", "text": "I am new to the sushi eating.  I like to try to get out and try something new. So i have added sushi to my list. I have been there 4 times last month. It is affordable. the atmosphere is dark and romantic, presentation of food is beautiful, service is a little slow and not so accurate. They have an 11 dollar special where you get two rolls of sushi a soup and salad. Surprisingly they also have an Italian menu. In case you don't like sushi, you can order a very delicious Italian dish. Its perfect for couples who can't agree on anything.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qrpmVDaG61koJH8Taiw_Ug", "review_id": "iYBo4lz-dKyMz_Qr2dkAfw", "text": "OH MY GOD! This place was fantastic, I was visiting a friend of mine in AZ.  And this noodle cafe was a breath of fresh air among the fast food joints and the cheesy greasy fattening chain restaurants.....\n\nWe go in, and the staff was really nice, the service was actually realy good, and the noodles..........omg the Noodles were delicious I had the Yakisoba noodles, and they were fantastic.  They had lots of different noodles, so check it out, they were pretty good sounding.  \n\nIt's a nice place to talk with a friend, and they have good food. \n\nCheck it.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ODhV53XhesCBLJVfGsJGNA", "review_id": "kwT_WjqAswh0NMxldD1C9A", "text": "CherryBlossom Noodle Cafe is probably one of my most favorite places to dine at while in the Phoenix area.\n\nThe atmosphere is brilliant, the staff is always friendly, and the food is amazing!\n\nThe takoyaki, yakisoba, zaru soba, the sushi, and champon are all very delicious.  I've been to this place a million times and it;s never been a disappointed.\n\nIf you ever find yourself at this cozy cafe, make sure you try one of their special drinks!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bdq--HStv8tRLuWO4c9N0w", "review_id": "DdxeOYWcIXTZp_l6ulksTQ", "text": "I usually like to try new places but I crave the Champon soup at this place. Yes, I've tried the other dishes but I always order the same thing. it's fantastic on a cold night or any night for that matter.  It is too big to finish and is packed with seafood, noodles, and a savory broth. Try it if you like seafood. The calamari (fried) and the steamed clams are also delicious.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hm8mxRyPSQqTPq0JVWNSpw", "review_id": "alMdCalQFAkK8JM97kiy6A", "text": "The food is average to slightly above average. That isn't what is wrong with Cherry Blossom.\n\nThe problem with Cherry Blossom is the service which seems to be getting worse. I have taken my family there at least a dozen times and it appears as if the service which was so-so to begin with has deteriorated to just plain incompetent. Today was the final straw. My wife and I arrived there at 11:35 am for an early lunch and while the place was not empty, it was not packed either. We were seated immediately in the back room which was empty when we arrived. The server promptly took our drink order and brought it to us. She said she'd give us a few minutes to look over the menu. A few minutes went by, then another few minutes, then another and by 11:57, our order had still not been taken. At that point, my wife flagged down the host who took our order. I should point out that both my wife and I had ordered two simple lunch items from the menu without any substitutions or special requests. Two minutes later (around 11:59) our server appeared and asked if we had decided what we wanted. After informing her that we just gave our order to the host, she vanished. Both our orders were supposed to come with soup and salad and still by 12:14, neither had arrived. At that point, more people had arrived and the several tables in the back room where we were had become occupied. We also noticed that these customers, who arrived well after we had, had been served their salads, soups and even their meals while we sat there waiting. At that point I went to speak with the host about where our missing salads and soups were and she smiled politely but did not respond. My wife and I decided we were not going to pay for such incompetent service and just walked out. The last time I was there, the service was slow and they did not bring one of the salads for one of the meals we ordered. Other times we have gone there and waited 10 minutes to even be asked for our drink order when the place was not even half full. It just seems to get worse and worse at Cherry Blossom.\n\nSo in conclusion. If you enjoy sitting and waiting while watching other customers who walked in 10 or 15 minutes or more after you did get their orders taken and served their food, this is the place for you. It is my belief that management is to blame for Cherry Blossom's poor service. Fortunately, I can take my money and spend it elsewhere and that's just what we did after we left. Cherry Blossom will not be getting any more visits from us.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jk_P-yYspg7uz-8xSCRdGA", "review_id": "X7lSf_lUDS0Y2BAo6gQKew", "text": "i love this place. the noodles are so delicious! we went for the Cha-su ramen. it was very delicous. i was disappointed the next time we went however. we went a few weeks later. we got there at about 930 pm. it wasnt that late but sadly they ran out of ramen noodles when we tried to order them. i was very disappointed because we drove out from gilbert. so instead of the ramen that night i got the champon noodles. they put a lot of yummy seafood in it. the portions were huge. so i was very happy with this noodle dish. i love this place. the service is very slow however and sometimes the waiters never even come to the table after sitting there waiting for the check.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dUrVJl5qi2CJWff7s8HJNw", "review_id": "_T5jdJe_1bOvhom3ThGLpA", "text": "Cherry Blossom Noodle Cafe is an interesting place.  It's located in a dodgy strip mall east of Rosie McCaffrey's Irish Pub.  A weird location, but once you walk through the door of Cherry Blossom you are transported to a little rustic restaurant setting.  It was a nice surprise.\n\nThe place was busy.  We had to wait for a little bit because we didn't have a reservation.  Our table finally opened up and the three of us took our seats.  I was pleasantly surprised with the prices on the menu.  The place wasn't going to break us.  Another thing I noticed was that the menu items were all over the place.  Sushi, Japanese Food, Asian Noodles, Italian Pasta and so on.\n\nOur waitress was an interesting soul.  I will leave it at that.  She showed up to take our order and deliver our food and that was pretty much it.  Our water glasses were empty for most of our dinner.  I ended up pouring our bottle of wine because my date refused to pour it.  He gave up on our waitress.\n\nWe had Spring Rolls with a peanut sauce and a Spicy Tuna Roll to start the dinner.  I enjoyed the spring rolls.  The spicy tuna roll was a little bit fishy.  I was scared.  My main dish was the Korean Spicy Beef.  It was one of their signature dishes.  I don't know why.  It was just okay.  The sauce was very rich.  Almost overwhelming.  I forced my self to keep eating.  I don't think I will order that again.\n\nCherry Blossom creates a nice environment and the prices are right.  No wonder it is crowded.  When I return I will try something else.  After all the menu is huge.  Something has to be good on there.  Three stars.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "5qZplDRaI0yGLItpv7Wwyw", "text": "I have been to CBN Cafe many times.  LOVE IT!\n\nThings that I have ordered that I can not get enough of:\nTatsuta Chicken, Chicken Katsu, Beef Nanban Udon & Yakisoba.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "LoCIUMo8m1bbt33_0Yqy_Q", "review_id": "KXryVjsXf2ZqhPzp4-91hA", "text": "My friend told me about this place a while back and raved about the ramen, and I thought, \"wow, I guess this place must be worth trying!\" Well, my husband and I went there for dinner last week and we were not disappointed!\n\nI loved the ambiance. I loved that the meal doesn't start out with any old bread basket, but one with a delicious roll, yummy cinnamon-sugar toast, and excellent banana bread! Definitely a shocker, coming to a noodle place, but a pleasant surprise :)\n\nThe menu is broad and eclectic, ranging from Italian linguine to curry noodles, from ramen to sushi, and an impressive and surprising selection of rice dishes.\n\nI had asian wheat noodles with chicken (I don't remember the name of the dish), and it was very tasty! While we were there, we heard another customer telling his friend that he's tried many things on the menu, and everything has been delicious. I believe it. They say a large part of taste comes from our sense of smell, and this place was just brimming with incredible aromas! I can't wait to go back and try more yummy dishes!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Aj3yUlDRle_VPMQP9UV5Ng", "review_id": "-Xci0uh5CUyV9a_ehWTRMg", "text": "My Udon Sukiyaki consisted of a fair amount of napa cabbage, lots of meat, and noodles. mmm... Proper. And of perfect proportions if you ask me. \n\nThe soup broth was thicker than I prefer... I wish we could specify the soup base like at Shin Sem Gumi in LA . Oh well. Beggars can't be choosers.\n \nThe soup was so hot I had to take a break for 5 minutes. That's a good thing though. \n\nThe ladle... I wasn't sure how to use a ladle, so I stuck with chopsticks, and slurped some soup directly from the bowl. I felt so primative, that I couldn't/ wouldn't do that again. I probably should've asked for a soup spoon.. \n\nI will try this place again very soon w/o my time constraints. I had to rush home to kill nazi zombies. \n\nFor now, b/c of the pretty satisfying food, 4 stars.\n\nOut of 10 (10 being the best, 5 average)\nDecor: 7\nFood: 7\nService: 7", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GwP7klR69owmP-y1XCuSsg", "review_id": "M7m5GI70Hj4Tk8O7prDY1g", "text": "I've gone here around 10 times in the last 2 years, and it is so consistently good and reasonable. Great for groups or just a party of two. Although waiter service needs improvement hence the 4 stars, that is the one thing that is inconsistent.\n\nWhat I love:\nGreen Tea's\nHappy Hour Deals\nAwesome Banana Bread\nUdon Sukiyaki Soup when your feeling sick\nPescatore if your feeling italian\nCurry dish w/ Chicken", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wC1CPV5bf--bDLtlhNSPLg", "review_id": "Ujl0ivxAw_xPZNql9fN4dQ", "text": "I have been here twice, once alone and once with JD, both times the food and service were both stellar. I love me some noodles, and their Korean Spicy Beef noodles are freaking great! I also really liked their fresh spring rolls, the sauce was perfect plus a little more siracha. But better than all the others I've had elsewhere lately. \nThe place is really small though, that is my only gripe besides the fact that it shares a bathroom with Tokoyo Express next door. A table of four that was there while I was were basically entertaining the whole place. It was easier to listen than try to talk over them.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "9CPW1bOpdAPZZ1Rz9PbTuw", "text": "I got take-out from CherryBlossom tonight.  I was getting a pedicure next door and Helen, who does a FABULOUS job on my toesies, told me to try the Pad Thai.\nI was greeted as soon as I walked in the door.  There were 3 choices:  chicken, shrimp and/or tofu.  I got the shrimp/tofu Pad Thai.\nAs I sat down, I realized I was sitting next to the biggest jerk/douche EVER!  He must have been on a date and I felt *really* sorry for the really pretty girl with the foreign accent sitting with him.  His cell rang AND HE ANSWERED IT!  In a restaurant!  his schnoz rivaled Seinfeld's.  He even got angry that their server came by and left because he was on the phone.  She told them it was policy not to disturb.  Fine enough!   Seriously, if I were sitting to eat next to him and not just waiting for take-out, I would have requested another table.  He bugged me THAT much.\nIt didn't take more than 10 minutes for me to get my food.  Got home, it was still piping hot.  Generous portion of shrimp and TONS of crushed peanuts.  Yummy!  The sauce had a nice sweet/tang to it.  I saved half to eat later.  Or tomorrow, but it was so good, that I will probably eat it later tonight.  It was a little over $10 with tax.  Not bad for two meals!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "67QGJdqABqaSEsQR4esrsA", "review_id": "x2XbEFK28-Vq3n_O826TTQ", "text": "I finally got to try the fabled Cherry Blossom Noodle Cafe, and I will say that I am a fan now, but there were a few glaring inconsistencies that really keep this place from shining. \n\nFirst off, the goods: Delicious beverages, and a menu that is completely out of this world. I can get clam linguine in a white wine sauce, along with spicy Korean bbq beef in soba noodles, which is exactly what we did one night.  The flavors were excellent, although a little muted, and the amount of clams were amazing. There was a little bit of sand in some of the clams, but to me, that shows the dedication to having a fresh piece of seafood on the plate. \nI also thought that my wife's clams were swimming in the sauce, as there was a TON of it on her plate. Conversely, while my plate was cooked well, I felt that 1) the beef needed to be spicy, and 2) there needed to be more of it. I really felt like I was eating more noodle than anything else. \n\nAnd that's what keeps this place from getting a 5. The little things, like a lack of spice, too much sauce, the absolutely dreadful & schizophrenic decor, and, well, on our night, the single server handling the entire restaurant.  \n\nThere are some nice little touches though. They serve you some of the best banana bread that I have had in a long while, their green tea is tasty, and the menu selection is above and beyond what I was expecting. I'll come back, that's for sure, and you should definitely give this place a try.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rR5W8Bj-IGu6sw1_1v4m7g", "review_id": "9IYfrIuzms8rnHxqbUlNJw", "text": "Absolutely delicious, and a very pleasant surprise.  While it seems like a little strip mall joint, it's really quite pretty inside.\n\nThe menu is extensive, and full of vegetarian options (important for me, a veggie).  We shared the ginger eggplant app to start, and then shared some veggie rolls as well. One diner got the chicken parm (oh yes...they also have Italian food...and yummy banana bread along with white rolls), two of us got only sushi, and I got the mushroom tofu dish.\n\nEveryone cleared their plates. Very tasty, and quite affordable.\n\nOne thought - their mixed drinks, at the least the specialty ones, are really odd. I definitely won't be ordering that again. However, everything else was tasty, and we'll be back. Just don't go if you're in a hurry - service left something to be desired. Like the bill.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EMBB8MNOWflNio6hFDq5Ng", "review_id": "9SrHGommMIwk3APQ2vLEgA", "text": "Best Asian (not just Japanese) noodle shop in the Greater Phoenix area! I love their ramen and udon's. The fried udons are excellent. I usually get the seafood udon. Highly recommended!! You can check out their menus here: http://bit.ly/8S3o98", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "llkm_iXQszkN5DZvmqjNqA", "review_id": "T0Mwn7D5UG43LftCc1maAg", "text": "nice place... i went here after seeing all of the reviews.  i think that everyone summed the place up pretty good.  i was supervised by how many different ethnic foods they had... from Italian, to Korean, to Thai and even sushi.  i very affordable place with good food.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "--65q1FpAL_UQtVZ2PTGew", "review_id": "BHVGulIMUyCV6gGEMkEe9A", "text": "I was really surprised by this place. It honestly doesn't look like much from the outside but once you go in, you can see that the owners put some time into their restaurant; it is very well decorated. This place has the potential for a great date spot and a great spot to go with a few friends. From what I saw, their happy hour would be enough to wrangle me back in.\n\nAs far as food, I should just say that, again, I was really surprised. I had the Spicy Curry Beef Linguine and it was fantastic. I went in there really hungry and the portions were just right. The waiter (Andy) took great care of my table and got us everything we needed very quickly.\n\nCherryBlossom Noodle has great food, great service and very reasonable prices (yet another surprise). I will definitely be going back to try more of their food and hopefully hit up a happy hour in the near future.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TN5AL8EHErsZ1kk58WUgcg", "review_id": "DUZSk3t8Sw913D7dS9bDRg", "text": "This place depicts fusion at a different level, this cozy place is great tasting and service is great. This is a perfect date place or lunch time place. I really liked the lunch boxes they serve, it included sushi, chicken katsu, bread, rice, and much more...", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VgjgoQDmWTDXrWj3MqJRRw", "review_id": "ycHSrpqFQRmKtmwATAWVjw", "text": "This would have gotten 4.5 stars, had our service actually been decent. \n\nSo my mom and I ate here last night. We were there for about 10 minutes before our server came to take our drink orders.  For dinner I ordered vegas roll, korean spicy beef and mom ordered the pork and shrimp noodles. \n\nDinner arrived and the server apologized that the sushi wasn't ready yet. About 20 minutes later after we had finished eating, and never got drink refills, didn't even get checked on we just kinda sat there at the table watching our server go to ever table except ours. Bringing every other table sushi except ours. Then I saw him twice go over to the main area and chit chat with his coworkers. Then he finally comes back over and just kinda stands there with a smile on his face and I said um I think I'll skip the sushi now. He tries to play it off like he had been asking the cooks for it. Whatev. He forgot. Then he brings us to go boxes and leaves for another 10 minutes. He walks by our table yet again and I had to stop him and ask him for the check. After he brings it to us we wait another damn ten minutes and I had to stop him again and say here can you please take this and I asked him if I could keep the receipt and he asks if he could cash out first. I said yeah sure only if you promise to come back. This time it only took him 2 minutes to come back. \n\nOther than the horrible service the food was excellent. I only wish I was able to try the sushi.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "fev0iI-XDrteD4SYRKjiUw", "review_id": "pWbadPO1WiQkykR6rwL6wA", "text": "I have to echo so many other reviewers when I say the food was good but the service is a nightmare.  We waited almost 10 minutes before anyone even acknowledged us.  The table next to us (and I mean within 4 inches of us) was seated after us and received their drinks before anyone even bothered to say 'hi' to us.  The drinks took forever, as did the food, all while practically having my elbow in my neighbor's soup bowl.  I think I'd do this place to-go in the future.  Just not a good experience being surrounded by people and having none of those people being our waiter.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "W_QXYA7A0IhMrvbckz7eVg", "review_id": "quj7CuL_qL_8bpxUk0APyA", "text": "This was 4 star food but with 1 star service.  Since I am feeling nice today, they get rounded up instead of down.  It was a little bit later than normal dining time, 9:45, so it was nice to be able to go and have a nice dinner that didn't involve waiting forever to be seated or fast food.  \n\nOnce we were seated we were promptly ignored for quite a while.  Probably about ten minutes.  No one even came around to say they would be back in a couple minutes or that they were just busy at the moment.  Then the table next to us was seated, greeted, and got drinks all before anyone took notice of us.  Finally our grumpy server came by, said two words and then held up a finger, telling us to wait, while she talked to someone else.  Seriously?! WTF.  \n\nI ordered a water to drink and the Chicken Yakisoba.  I downed my water within 10 seconds of getting it and waited until the end of the meal to get it refilled.  Hmph.  The food was really yummy.  The noodles were firm and the sauce was light and kind of sweet.  I really liked the veggies included, but I thought the chicken was kind of unnecessary.  It just didn't add anything to the meal. \n\nI think I will probably get some food from here again, but only in take out.  I'm not sure I could handle service like that again, especially since I can pretty much touch every end of the room when I stretch out my arms.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xw8V6YI-NvFMkJ-PNNqgyQ", "review_id": "JZC0dx-8HDmeWL6nF-stSw", "text": "Thank you for accommodating my vegan needs.\nHands down the best veggie sushi roles in Central Phoenix!\nI love the staff and the atmosphere here.  I have been eating here for the last 5 year and always recommend  the Cherry Blossom to my friends!  \nKeep up the good work!\n(Great Sushi Happy Hour and miso soup)", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RxfFQxUtSIGYwTKU_rvAeg", "review_id": "j9zxDy7w7qUK7hKlqEfNXQ", "text": "I am so conflicted about my feelings for CherryBlossom Noodle. It's like the guy or girl you are super attracted to but they have a shitty attitude. I wholeheartedly agree with the previous reviews that the food is great but service is inconsistent and mostly bad. I was being generous with the 3 stars for this experience but have had higher star experiences in the past. Just not this weekend. We went on Saturday night against my husband's better judgment and at my insistence. Sorry, babe, I take the blame for this one. We go in and the hostess seats us (two adults and a 2 year old). Five minutes go by and it is apparent that no one is bringing us a high chair. My husband had to go ask for one and the hostess (who sat us) was like, Oh you need a highchair? I suppose my daughter COULD sit in a regular chair but I envision her falling out, dropping food everywhere, etc. This hostess/server has been there FOREVER and as a matter of fact, we have bad experiences when she has waited on us in the past. Anyways, we order our food: side of steamed rice, crispy calamari as an appetizer and for dinner, the sushi combo for me, the miso sea bass for my husband. We also ordered a large Asahi and small, hot sake. The drinks came promptly. I remember thinking that the calamari app was taking a little while to come out and sure enough, it comes out with my sushi combo and side of rice. Okay, whatever. This doesn't bother me TOO much even though the calamari looked and tasted like it had been sitting under a lamp too long. Maybe the server forgot it. The main issue was that 10 minutes after we got that, we are still waiting on my husband's dinner. Seriously? I'll be honest in that I prefer that the whole dinner be brought out at once so that the table can eat their meals together but hey, I am flexible. But 10-15 minutes later, I am almost done with my meal which my husband has been helping me eat since he hadn't gotten his. The Miso Sea Bass was a special of the night so maybe the restaraunt had alot of orders for it. That's fine but if the kitchen is backed up, it is the server's responsibility to let us know. But, no, the server disappeared after dropping off the food and never came back. He only came back after my husband walked up to the front to cancel the entree to apologize and see if we wanted dessert. Um, no, not having anything else. About 5 minutes after that, the hostess dropped off our check and again, we waited awhile and still no server came to get the check. So, my husband went up to the front to drop off the card. Then the manager dropped off the receipt, not the server. Terrible, terrible, service. It is SUCH a shame, because I love going to CherryBlossom. The sushi combo (choice of two rolls, with miso soup and salad for $11) is a great deal and mostly everything I have gotten there is very good. I also love the mixed bread basket with dinner rolls, cinnamon toast and banana bread. But it isn't worth the crappy service. Beware, too, if you do take-out, they try to avoid giving the you the soup, salad, and bread that would normally come with your meal. They tried telling my husband that they don't give that for take-out. Um, unless they are discounting the take-out food (which they are not), they should be giving everything that would normally come with the meal. Sigh, I hope this place gets their act together...", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gcyEUr4DXcbjnGRAWFtfAQ", "review_id": "y36B-n01q9FtoufYfahOTg", "text": "So let's get this out of the way up front: The food here's pretty good. There I said it. I always enjoy the food, there's not been one thing there that I've eaten that I didn't like. That being said, food isn't going to make me return to a place to eat. We usually get takeout from CB because their service flat out sucks. My wife made me go with her this past weekend, because I've been making her get takeout form Hula Modern Tiki the past few times (Hula's great). So against my will, and because it was on the eve of Valentine's day, I decided to cave against my better judgement. I should be totally ticked, but because they didn't fail my expectations and screwed up my meal/deliviered craptacular service, wifey won't be making me go again. Win, I think.  I always make it a point to order the dinner special from places with the idea that the chefs are sick and tired of cooking the same stuff on the menu, and will be invigorated at cooking something new and exciting. This particular night, I opted for the Miso Marinated Sea Bass. Sounds great, right? I'll never know.....the server never brought it to me. Appetizer arrived, wife's meal arrived, daughter's bowl of steamed rice arrived, beer arrived, sake arrived, check arrived. Not in that order, but you get my drift. So my meal consisted of some of my wife's sushi, some of my daughter's steamed rice, some of the appetizer, beer, sake and table bread. Happy Valentines to you Cherry Blossom!  If anybody's thinking of checking this place out, get takeout. The food's good, but I can get better service at QT. (Yes, the gas station)", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WwseyVjjCK0FIqLaYXMPtw", "review_id": "g7eg_kh6sR0cEkcek6Ze-Q", "text": "I've visited the Cherry Blossom Noodle Cafe since 2 years ago, I used to go more frequently before than now because of my short time off from work. \n\nI absolutely love their Thai Salad, their service is usually really good. But sadly, ever since they started hiring new waiters the service has kind of gone downhill depending on the waiter you get. The owner is very nice and approachable, and their senior waiters are amazing, the rest though have pulled off some pretty bad customer service before.\n\nI am a firm lover of this restaurant and it has lots of potential. THeir pricing is good and the food is amazing.Highly Recommended as long as you get the right waiter. Try it out, they're working on making it better.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VaAyueHI542jkLo_w7Yyrg", "review_id": "JxcByoDwcByz8F2uBQVqLg", "text": "Cherry Blossom Noodle Cafe has the authenticity of Japan's finest \"Mom & Pop\" eateries.  This effect is achieved by trasporting diners to a quaint interior with friendly service and delicious food the moment the enter from the low scale strip mall exterior.  The Ramen with Pork Cutlett (chashu ramen) is superb as are many of their other Asian dishes and even their italian fare is done with care and skill.  Sometimes the servers aren't the best in terms of knowledge and attentiveness, but the quality of food, affordable price and friendly atmosphere make up for it.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zCxN_nU2o8LHNVzjRrWQbw", "review_id": "GHn96JsBmeWiseG3MGo_5w", "text": "This is rather unique....korean champon and Japnese Ramen soup....Thai beef salad.  Food is fantastic here.  Often, slow service because it is very busy during lunch but worth while to visit....:)", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hjJPKQ1Ah91h3fVbc8GsOg", "review_id": "BnUFdrTwT_5kjTglJxKKvw", "text": "This place is kind of a hidden gem.  You would not really expect a place like this.  The decor and menu is half Japanese, half Italian but it's mainly Japanese.  It's very clean, cozy, and charming feel to it with classical music played in the background.\n\nI would say it's a perfect place for a 1st date.\n\n1st time I came here was for the Ramen, which was pretty good.  2nd time, I had the yakisoba noodles, which was pretty good.  Otherwise, you can order the safe, bento boxes.  The menu is kind of long so you get a nice variety.  Interestingly they started serving Pho to which I have not tried.  I'm a little leery about trying the Italian portion since it's a Japanese place but maybe one day.\n\nIt's definitely a great lunch spot! I would come back for sure.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7UhBV3q1JQLV3XC5OjmRNQ", "review_id": "tpsdIuvaQyrQBDyY6oIQHQ", "text": "Cute little cafe to hang out in. Food was pretty decent, considering it is Phoenix. x) Service was really good. Took a friend here that came from out of town so it was a nice little place to sit, relax, and catch up.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "FdTiUJh4NRewatdg0I6flw", "review_id": "tthqaEUN9R3Ei5ecy-doVw", "text": "I had avoided this place for a while because, on the outside, it seems like a (probably terrible) teriyaki joint. Maybe it's the sign. Wow, was I wrong.\n\nThe interior is homey, and comes off as a cross between a sushi bar and an italian bistro in terms of decor.\n\nThe first thing I ordered was the Nabeyaki Udon (in the iron pot), and I was blown away. The noodles they use are excellent, and they make their own broth (which, I was told, was simmered with seaweed--it certainly was addictive and delicious!) Since then I have been back many times, and the quality remains consistent. \n\nI've also never had a problem with the wait staff, and one japanese lady whose name escapes me is a total sweetheart. She accidentally brought me \"the big boss's\" pint glass instead of the standard happy hour $2.80 glass, and apologized (I did get to keep it, so I'm not sure why!).\n\nTheir sushi is mediocre, but far from terrible. I suggest trying some of the more difficult to find items on their menu, like their delicious udon or (my favorite) the Kake Soba (buckwheat noodles in broth with spinach and spring onions).\n\nThe italian stuff scares me a little bit, although I'm sure it's fine. Maybe I'll try it some day. Itadakimasu!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_w4uNlrT3UMdtWc7w8Szlg", "review_id": "985fXmRiwtHgz-ufSXUKaQ", "text": "Cherry Blossom has the best happy hour items! So tasty and fresh!!!! I am in love!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O9YieWCcsHOLBWwv5w5iNA", "review_id": "BO0OpndMEcNqcwF7Dd3uHg", "text": "I've been to Cherry Blossom twice during a one week period and I am looking forward to going back again to try new things from the menu.  The atmosphere is awesome, the staff is friendly, the happy hour specials are excellent, and most importantly, the food is tasty.  I've been on a search for good sushi since Celsius has closed down but this place gives me some hope.  I recommend the crunchy eel roll.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "DJzbBORAJjTiTzFCEdoMQQ", "review_id": "CbcPMlWvIQ2-QN7EphrifQ", "text": "I'm here pretty regularly, since it is within walking distance of my house. Sometimes I feel like I'm paying a bit too much, but I've started frequenting the specials and Happy Hour menu, which has alleviated some of that. I've tried the sushi, the gyozo bowl, the salads, and some of the pasta dishes. Everything has been pretty good.\n\nThe gyozo bowl is awesome. It reminds me of the spicy Korean ramen my mom would make me with mondu (Korean dumplings). It's pretty spicy and flavorful. I love sitting at the bar and ordering--things come out faster and you can watch with excitement as the cooks prepare the food. I've noticed a lot of the flavors run together and taste similar, but I'm okay with that because they're good flavors.\n\nFrom the outside, it really does look like a shady asian spot, but the inside is quirky and classy. The walls are brick and the decorations are well-chosen. It's a good place for a date or to meet a friend for a casual happy hour.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "onnvR2mrzlhlPaT0fBqsrA", "review_id": "C46mT7Pir5xpQyIAQV2jlg", "text": "From the second you enter the door, it's pretty obvious that Cherryblossom isn't exactly your usual Japanese restaurant. With the works of Chagall adorning the walls right next to the iconic Japanese beckoning cat statue (aka Maneki Neko), the interior decor definitely alludes to the nature of the food served within its walls. Though firmly rooted in traditional Japanese cuisine, Cherryblossom also has select offerings from across Asia and Europe as well. I wouldn't exactly call it fusion cuisine... more like a meeting of traditions (with some exceptions, of course).\n\nAs it's name would suggest, Cherryblossom is first and foremost a noodle house. With a wide range of noodles dishes, Cherryblossom definitely does not disappoint in this category. From Japanese noodle soups to stir-fried noodles to Italian pasta, there are more than enough options to suit an array of different palettes. There's even a tofu noodle option for those trying to keep low carb or gluten-free. In addition to the many noodle dishes available, Cherryblossom also serves a wide range of other choices as well. Sushi, rice dishes, salads and assorted tempura are all on the menu to tempt your taste buds.\n\nOne of my usual go-to favorites is the Vege-Ten noodle soup. Served up in a large bowl, it's a hearty dish featuring either udon (thick wheat) or soba (thin buckwheat) noodles (I'll get either depending on my mood) in a miso soup with an assortment of vegetable tempura placed on top. Although this is usually filling enough for a complete meal unto itself (just because I'm still a big sushi lover even after going vegetarian), I'll also frequently get a vegetable roll (avocado, lettuce, cucumber, carrot, Inari tofu, and kaiware) to accompany my hearty bowl of tastiness... But no matter what you end up ordering, I doubt that you'll be going away unsatisfied.\n\nSo a small confession... While writing this, I totally got an urge to try one of Cherryblossom's desserts. And since I'm always so full from the meals that I get there, I've never had the opportunity to try one of the pretty desserts inside the glass case. So for just you (and my tummy), I swung out to get a piece of their green tea mousse cake (something that I had been admiring the last couple of times that I had been in)... Although you may think that this cake might be something akin to a typical European chocolate mousse cake, it's most definitely an Asian-style dessert. Light with delicate and subtle flavors, this cake features a thick layer of green tea mousse sandwiched between a thin base of white cake and a layer of red bean paste on top and is served with some fresh berries alongside. Like many Asian desserts, it's not what the typical American palette would consider sweet. It's actually very much like the kinds of cakes that I grew up eating from Chinatown in LA... Maybe not everybody's cup of tea, but I found it pretty good.\n\nSo long story short... If you find yourself hungry (or even just a little peckish) in the Central Phoenix area, I would highly suggest stopping into Cherryblossom Noodle Cafe. I don't think you'll be disappointed.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "XqMkm-DD9VsdcKx2YVGhSA", "review_id": "0Js_kqdnvIImh4UxInEm2w", "text": "What the funk!?  That's what came to my mind when I first saw this place.  Not the cleanest location but all is well.  Decor is unique - New Yorky flare with a japanese touch.  I'm seeing Sushi, Ramen, and Udon noodles oh my!  Their appetizer bread is sooo good!  I don't rave about bread much, but it was so soft and tasty YUM!  Lunch special had great prices.  Service was on the ball and friendly.  Definitely coming back someday for some more noodles! :)", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F3MuccVKGKuWM34d1epDLg", "review_id": "GWrIpFcXtZJpx6iCHT51fA", "text": "We met some of my wifes co-workers after work here. I just kept dishing out Ramen jokes all day since I wasnt too much of a fan on this is where we would be going.\n\nAfter getting there my attitude quickly changed. They have a very wide assortment of dishes rather than noodles. Everyone but me got the yaki soba noodles with chicken. I tried something else, but dont remember what it was called. It was basically shrimp tempura in rice with some kind of sweet honey type of sauce over it. It was pretty tasty. I also got a rainbow sushi roll that took a very long time for them to prepare. It came after we were all done eating. It was good, and the price for it was decent. The only complaint I had was that the fish was sliced to thick. It was a little on the chewy side.\n\nOur waitress was kind of hit and miss, but she was a delight when she showed up. I would visit it again and definately skip the ramen jokes the next time!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Z0w6C-21dwt1rXOhmepJJw", "review_id": "H9_HYNHy4Ii17ybSR0UHPw", "text": "I had to pleasure of going to cherry blossom last nite with a good friend and lemme tell you it never disappoints me. i had not been in a while. the minute you walk in it is like being in someone cozy space, everyone is so nice a friendly... it was hella hot so i wanted to try to eat lite an you can do that here, plenty of yummy salads and sushi , the menu is amazing!! And they have tons of cocktails to choose from..Everyone that walks out of here will have a smile on there face.Great date taking place i am sure!! we had the best waiter ever also...", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "woc9HK2NYBclfzcsN7Ld7Q", "review_id": "VW1qB6OJ9USgC8CeFJn9pQ", "text": "We've been coming here for years and the food is consistently yummy.  The service can be a bit hit or miss sometimes, but their complimentary banana bread and rolls surely make up for it!  Fresh baked and super tasty these pre-dinner freebies are one of my favs!\n\nI usually always get a seafood noodle dish (Nagasaki Sara Udon or Yaki Udon) and am always delighted at the flavors and large portions.  \n\nCherry Blossom is a quaint place, where you can watch the chef's at work and always good for a tasty meal.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "21K798dTqPOA0Al4QSKKog", "review_id": "w9SO2BsBLgNIt9eh1Vr1gQ", "text": "Cute place in a plaza. The bread sampler is cool. : )\n\nI had the udon + tasted my friend's ramen. It was really GOOD! I like the homey feel of the place.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HUVjbOg-g-qHqRa6drSE4w", "review_id": "kbSbOuiK3dCW_2IOI9J52w", "text": "I wish I could give this place more stars because the food is delicious, but the service is terrible!\n\nI brought several people to this establishment to have lunch or dinner  over the last few months and the service is typically a 5. Never once has the server been attentive! One time, on a late business lunch, we watched our server sit at a few tables away and completely ignore our stares for the check. We literally waited half an hour as she chatted with other patrons. It was quite annoying to say the least, tips are earned not required! I mean come on! To this day she eyes me down when I come in for pick-up.\n\nThe Chicken Katsu is the best item on the menu! I would definitely order take-out, at least you can rely on that service. Very nice lady at the front!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jz5yxyXO7vt8AqFwzWBx1Q", "review_id": "va1rtabpA56i_ONKIZuxHA", "text": "So i wasn't to impressed with this place. Personally i think its a little overrated. The place is clean and nice but the food is just... ok.\n\nI ordered the Korean Spicy Beef and thought it was pretty bland. Seriously, I could have made a better dish at YC's Mongolian BBQ.\n\nI don't think i would ever visit this reastaurant again because the menu was weak and uncreative.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "I-P1v7sRjDLEfVOndp01kA", "review_id": "_KRrNSAsZKTnhX6YppfwYA", "text": "I had better.\nTakes way too long,\nand this place went downhill in quality and service over the last 3 years.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jlXbohgL1d8Yg4uPY9KOvw", "review_id": "LHclq0bFJV7p6rCWyy1HSg", "text": "First of all their banana bread is amazing. I can't get enough of their moist soft banana bread. I tried their sushi rolls which are o.k., but I go for their champon. The broth combined with seafood and vegetables is flavorful and delicious. The broth is not too spicy or heavy, just enough of both. This isn't a tradional cham-pon, but their version is absolutely delicious. I especially like this place for bringing Japanese ramen, Korean fusion, and overall Asian inspired dishes to Az. It's about time!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RyzzI97Vq4IelbSp5wwGtg", "review_id": "-RbkMIyYRooMItFZm2cupQ", "text": "I've been here twice now. Initially, I was impressed at the management of a huge table (we had like 20 people) and the waitress had no problem doing separate checks and was quick upon return with the checks and change.  Yet when I went with just another person, although crowded, the service was not that great. \n\nThe one thing that was odd - some food came out fairly quickly, yet others' orders took forever.  Some of my friends waited about 20 minutes after everyone else received their dishes, and it's not like they ordered something totally different. In fact, some of the orders were identical to the other friends. Then again, we did have 20 people.  During the time I was just with another person, it was a similar thing - my food came out way earlier than my friend's. \n\nI ordered the summer rolls that were quite tasty, and the prices were very reasonable. I ordered miso soup and edamame which were both delicious. My mom ordered the pad Thai and loved it. I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of food one could order for a decent price.  \n\nThe parking could likely get to be a problem. I managed to find a spot, but during busier hours with the other surrounding businesses, I imagine it would be messy.  Also, the only other negative thing was that my mojito was really not that tasty.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wcOqMTV92kxOornA42KyoA", "review_id": "nXzMe9rf3Dic3snekrqIPQ", "text": "Love Cherry Blossom; as close to my mother's cooking as I can get in Phoenix...From Udon Soup, Soba Noodles, Tempura, fresh fish dishes, Tonkatsu, Curry, Korean Spicy Rib, even this wonderful Mushroom & Scallop pasta dish they only have at happy hour (Please put it on the menu!!!)\nHaven't had a bad meal here...try to go here at least a couple times a month!!!\nOkay, had 1 bad dish; they didn't have Orange Roughy; so they subsituted Oreo Dory Fish; 2 bites, I sent it back; and got the salmon.  Which was flawless as usual.\nThey do small touches; when asked; like ground daikon.  Something my mother & father do; when I go home to visit.\nAlso, wish they would have Tsukemono; but maybe I have to bring my own from home...\nGohan(Rice) is always perfect; so that's probably why I like this place and Tokyo Express next door.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KckzOFAk7YokMHTyqLvpIw", "review_id": "0U0erEXhILWQrG-EqKb4gQ", "text": "My fiance and I decided to visit this place based on the awesome prices and the good reviews.\n\nWe got there and the place was really cute.  It's pretty cozy inside, like someone said, Asian European.  The menu is huge.  I'm typically a picky person and will only find one or two things on any given menu that I want to eat, but this menu...I would try half of it.\n\nHowever, I had a hankerin' for sushi, so that's what I ordered.  I was a little disappointed that they didn't have an individual selection of nigiri to choose from, but they did have a combo option for nigiri, which is usually what I like to see anyway.  I decided to try the Philly roll and the Alaskan roll.  I was also concerned this might not fill me up, so I also ordered a bowl of miso ($2).\n\nFirst of all, the miso was delicious.  It had raw cabbage in it, which I didn't really like (nor have I seen it before), but other than that, it was one of the best miso soups I've ever had.  Secondly, the Philly roll was awesome!  It was made with smoked salmon, which made it a million times more delicious than usual. The Alaskan roll had cooked salmon, and it was good, but couldn't compare to the Philly roll with smoked salmon.\n\nAlso, I didn't realize they served bread at the table (wasn't really expecting that at an Asian restaurant).  We had two rolls and two cinnamon and sugar crostinis in our basket.  They were both good.  Nothing special about the rolls, though.  Just your typical dinner roll.  Because of the bread, I ended up being super full at the end of my meal, which I wasn't expecting at all.\n\nMy fiance ordered the shrimp pad thai.  He asked for super-extra hot, but it came not spicy at all.  They gave him chili sauce, though, which helped him out.  He absolutely loved it.  Normally, he doesn't really like Thai or Japanese food that much, but he couldn't stop talking about how good his food was.  That's a giant thumbs up for this place, just for impressing him with Thai food.\n\nOverall it was excellent.  We went at 8pm on a Sunday night and the place was packed.  I see that as a great sign.  Our service was normal, nothing to complain about, so overall, the two of us gives Cherryblossom Noodle Cafe 5 stars :)", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "d95On_QNeQPr01pRNzHa5w", "review_id": "7yS-9yHafSRny4lIyT49IA", "text": "The food here is pretty good.  I've been coming here for years and they are pretty consistent, at least with certain items.  I don't eat the sushi here, nor have I really had it here, so I can't say if it's bad or good.  Killer luch specials, just don't go if you are hurried, service is a touch on the 'casual' side.  Good value for lunch especially!  They also have a happy hour menu with various items, otherwise evrything hovers around $10\n\nExcellent:\n\nChicken Katsu-Just like mom used to make with a slightly americanized tonkatsu sauce...but still good\n\nPork Katsu-YUM\n\nChicken Coleslaw Salad-Fresh with tons of chicken, had to take some home to go!\n\nShrimp Tempura Udon-good shrimps, noodles for a cold day\n\nTeriyaki Chicken Bento Box-GOOD!\n\nTeriyaki Salmon Bento Box-Good!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "lPaYMDmJbAnv_3pmZH_inw", "review_id": "VQ_LGg3dinxYPznEQh7P1Q", "text": "My introduction to Japanese cooking occurred years ago in Norwalk, Calif. It had been a grueling day and I wanted to get away, so I hopped in the car and started driving until I saw a storefront with a line out the door. After waiting for about 15 minutes I pointed to the picture on the wall. Having no idea what it was, I had ordered Tempura Udon.\n\nI dunked one of the thick shaggy pieces of shrimp into the savory broth and watched as the tempura quickly soaked up the broth. The flavors were ethereal.\n\nMy initial slurp of thick slippery udon is among the great food experiences I've ever had. Unfortunately, I've never had udon that has compared to that first steaming bowl.\n\nAfter driving by Cherry Blossom Noodle Cafe in Phoenix many times, I finally stopped in. They excel at their namesake with tasty noodles and more offerings than you can shake a wet noodle at.\n\nIt's a calming space with a quick, friendly wait staff and a menu that's mostly Asian inspired. There's a section dedicated to Italy, though I'm not sure how much curry and ginger Italians use in their pasta.\n\nCherry Blossom also offers many salads, including Tokyo Chicken Coleslaw ($7.60). It's essentially a Chinese chicken salad with grilled chicken, cabbage, lettuce and daikon sprouts in a tangy vinaigrette dressing. It's deliciously light and refreshing.\n\nA friend once told me that the spiciness of a spicy sushi roll was invented to help disguise the flavor of fish that might not be so fresh. While I'm not saying that the Spicy Salmon Roll ($5.60) wasn't freshly made, it was so fishy that it was inedible. Spicy as it was, it couldn't disguise the flavor that remained with me after the first try.\n\nThe California Roll ($4.40) fared better, but then again it was just a California Roll, imitation crab, cucumber and avocado wrapped in rice.\n\nMoving right into noodles, the egg version used in the Korean Spicy Beef ($10.50) were so chewy and fun to eat, I only wished the bowl was larger. Spiked with green peppers and tender sliced of beef, this wasn't as spicy as I has hoped, but this was quickly remedied with a side of chile paste.\n\nMy eyes widened as my Ebi-Ten Udon Noodle ($8) arrived. It was a large bowl filled with huge udon noodles paired with soup and steamed spinach. Along side were several pieces of shrimp tempura that were golden and inviting. Could this be what I've been searching for all of these years? After one sip my hopes plunged; just not quite the same. The flavor of the dashi, the basic soup stock used for udon, was a little too strong. Don't get me wrong, it was a very good bowl but, not quite the sensation I experienced so many years ago. Perhaps it's never as good as the first time.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DDad5K6GNA0sXB7N1OB6wg", "review_id": "v5FHPPv5BCl-WCeOcq7UCA", "text": "This place was pretty interesting. I never thought of japanese and italian being a fusion combo, but here it is. \n\nThe italian food was different, but not worth it. My fiance ordered the TanTan-Men and Gyoza and wow, you definitely get what you paid for. So much food and large pot of ramen. The prices are reasonable, approx $10 per person, maybe a little more if you order drinks and/or dessert.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2uz3B-11DieFlELzqUCAlw", "review_id": "7MEMZ4PYWuAzhTu-rEaYCQ", "text": "Every times I went to Cherry Blossom, I always had rice or pasta plates.\nThen last weekend, I went there again for noodle soup.\nNow I can say that all the menus there are delicious.\n\nThe atmosphere is cozy and the staff are so friendly.\n\nBeware of the leg on the front door during the haloween...heeheehee...", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_p9EnnLQg6KDlIRU2fYEJA", "review_id": "HLywBiQG6wwIsv812Xr7sg", "text": "LOVE THIS PLACE!  ...Excellent food & even better...excellent service!  ...On 10/18/2010, Mon night, we had dinner here. I ordered the Grilled Salmon with Brown Rice.  It was only lukewarm, and I like my food hot.  I told the waiter & his apologized & they cooked me a brand,new one that was fresh & hot. He gave me another salad on the House to eat while I was waiting for the 2nd one. ...But wait, it gets better... He totally took it off the bill!  ...I didn't have to pay for my dinner!  How cool is that?  This is one of our favorite places to eat for sure!  This is a quint little place to eat, decorated very nicely. It can get somewhat noisy in there, but the food & service makes it worth it!   :)", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jYgIv1gQzO4RLrkfrKnlAA", "review_id": "liEIvawZHbFkhPYMmeoU0Q", "text": "Best noodles outside Japan.  Very authentic Japanese style restaurant.  Try the champon noodles...", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mKdclgspwAWJOazQHfB2AA", "review_id": "i0cQYSq84wkq9mD5dKMMyQ", "text": "I don't know what to say.......I have only been here for lunch and I can't stop thinking about it!  I have passed this Cafe numerous times over the years and never thought to stop in.  I'm glad I did!  The staff is amazing and the food is 5 star!!  What also makes this place great is the price.  You get SOOOO much food for a steal.\n\nI hear the happy hour is great too, hope to try it in the very near future!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Aaafbip-U2aeTXbvinBLiA", "review_id": "JdnI2eq2uGn7a8d2BriFzA", "text": "Local and cute setting in central Phoenix.  Love the Hakata soup, basically Ramen noodles, but inexpensive for a bowl of warm yumminess!  It can be pretty loud at times, if full, but that's ok, I've been in much worse.  It's very Japanese with a twist for those who are unfamiliar with Japanese foods, you can always order an Italian dish instead.  Sushi is good, and reasonable in price as well.  The cooks are insight and friendly with those sitting at the bar.  You know it's pretty authentic when you see more Japanese/Asian sitting and eating their bowl of soup, many choices to choose from too!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ND95DgvN7ba8MabfXE3lsw", "review_id": "78GXAraWv2GY0NBBIaQITg", "text": "Let me start by saying the food here is five star.  Everything I ate was delicious and I plan on coming back for more.\n\nThe down side...\n\nService sucked.  My server was the antithesis of good.  He took my order then promptly ignored me.  When the wrong entree was brought out, my server did not acknowledge it, he just brought out the right food. Not a good way to deal with things...\n\nThe food:  Get appetizers and enjoy them!  There is a spinach dish that is simple and amazing, and their gyoza soup is nothing short of spectacular.  They do everything right, so enjoy any noodly dish you can imagine.\n\nIn summary:  Amazing food but the service sucks.  Sit at the bar.  Still, eat this stuff, it's amazing.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eVq6OT3R-nRnZDfmtX9aOQ", "review_id": "ry9Bxp4ke5bVLUmI52AOKw", "text": "Whenever I crave Japanese style food that isn't sushi, this restaurant has satiated me each and every time.  From their katsu curry or tempura to their soba, ramen, udon, I have enjoyed each meal and what they've had to offer.  I will suggest though that if you do order the katsu curry, that you ask for the katsu to be served on the side so it doesn't lose the crispy quality of the panko that is otherwise buried in the curry sauce.  \n\nI don't know anyone who has tried their Italian fare, but my friends and I have found their Asian food selections to be delicious.  Their prices are pretty reasonable and I find their portions to be decent as well.  I have yet to personally try their sushi, but I have heard that it's also quite good.  \n\nI haven't had any issues with the service, but I also wouldn't say that they go above and beyond either - it is adequate.  The atmosphere is a little odd since it was, from what I heard, converted from a bakery to a restaurant, but it is clean and comfortable.  I do think it would be nice if they honed in on the Asian cuisine though, being named Cherry Blossom Cafe otherwise seems slightly misleading. (But now I'm just being nit-picky.)\n\nOverall, I have had rather positive experiences at this establishment and look forward to my next visit!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "33vUIil_GCaT92aUaZhRXA", "review_id": "h4If295CzxOlGgNajNcfhQ", "text": "I have been to Cherryblossom countless times for lunch over the past few years. I have to say the location kinda sucks, but that's because of all the traffic. Are they ever going to finish construction on Camelback?! \n\nAny way, I decided to get a to go lunch order today. Since it was actually chilly out, I ordered the cha-shu ramen noodles with a couple of their yummy bread rolls & also picked up a slice of their amazing blueberry bread. The rolls were yummy as usual & I ate half of the cha-shu, so good & a big enough portion for me to have it again for lunch tomorrow. \n\nService can be slow there sometimes, it's best to go at 11am or after 1pm, to beat the lunch crowd. Other tasty items I have enjoyed here are: cali crunchy roll, double shrimp crunchy roll, grilled chicken salad (w/ginger dressing instead), calamari, edamame & I have tried a couple different pasta dishes which were surprisingly good!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P3BIYP3-onZ8FuA_4usY6Q", "review_id": "1SvCKEzcVHhQj23AEHImyg", "text": "I love Cherry Blossom. Love it. That being said it does have some problems. Here are the pros and cons:\n\nPros:\n\nThe Food. The food is absolutely fantastic. Everything is good here. I've had sushi, salads, Italian pasta, udon soup, desserts, all of it. I've never had something that was less than good and most of it is delicious. I've brought many friends and family and they agree the food is good.\n\nThe Prices. The prices are very reasonable and despite many visits we are often surprised with how low our bill is considering the quantity and quality of food.\n\nCons:\n\nThe Service. The service isn't exactly bad but it is frequently very slow. The servers are polite but it can be hard to flag them down and difficult to get refills especially during busy times. Also, beware because ordering sushi here is an extremely slow process. I've had friends get full meals from appetizer through dessert before I even get my sushi.\n\nThe Bathrooms. The bathrooms are shared with another restaurant and are usually quite filthy. They are also single stall bathrooms which I hate in a restaurant.\n\n\nI do recommend you eat here though. The food is most definitely worth it. The cons really aren't enough to stop me. Just plan for some extra time.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T9TeXZfFc3xwVnA2EamztQ", "review_id": "22T9klgVAb8XcnzZGYWRMg", "text": "I am tempted to write a bad review so less people go there and the place is only for me.\nI love everything about it. The sushi, the noodles, the appetizers, the deserts...", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vhxFLqRok6r-D_aQz0s-JQ", "review_id": "GbsSApNFu-NrBNcsNa36sQ", "text": "Deliciously inventive.  I almost always get the ika mentai noodles.  The bread that they give you (complimentary) is fresh and good.  The salads are delicious.  I will say however that service is a bit slow, they mean well but it certainly is not an \"in and out\" type of place.  The sushi is not the most complicated or fussy, but for a great neighborhood spot, this place can't be beat.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "I-P1v7sRjDLEfVOndp01kA", "review_id": "JSDbQXIr04VwWrfDjGYRVw", "text": "Took forever to seat a party of Two.\n\nI ordered the seafood nabe. Scallops, calamari, sea kelp, noodles, mushrooms, egg.\nWarm / Hot stuff served in an iron pot (nabe).\n\nIt was decent.\nNot too sweet.\n\n\n.... I really wish I could get takoyaki (battered baked octopus bits) here like I used to back in 2007 though.\nThey don't have Takoyaki anymore which is soooo sad.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6ts41fCsDKHbFZaKOMNmVQ", "review_id": "FuLoE5X5EesriCajENb8FA", "text": "Ive been going here over the years. \n\nThe food is always spot on. I can't think of a visit where I left dissatisfied. \n\nI love that I can order Italian or Asian or a little bit of both. \n\nLast night I ordered the Orange Zest chicken and hubs got the seafood Au gratin. Both were fresh and very tasty. We also had the spicy shrimp lettuce wraps to start.They are spicy but have a great flavor. \n\nI must echo the other reviewers about the service. GOOD LORD. Seriously slowest.service.ever. Last night we waited a good 15 minutes for our server to come back with the bill and the hubs credit card. Not cool. We've decided that when we go next time to ask for our bill the second our food comes out.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "BLUDPZW_d2fAF0Pia28ZlA", "review_id": "dlMa1OC7BAESsZVAlQ-mOQ", "text": "It's been almost a year since I've visited Cherry Blossom and today I found myself close to it during lunch time. I sat at the counter and had some of the best sushi rolls and ramen anyone could ever ask for. My water was refilled every time it got close to empty, and when I asked for a box and check it was brought out promptly. I am sad it's such a far drive from home, the prices and quality of food are phenomenal.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "L3XWX_dd8_pYnRSMdppjDg", "review_id": "kG5z0o0KZ9zZRcT7XmX5jQ", "text": "It was extremely cold tonight, so Jason B. and I wanted to eat something warm. So we decided to go back to Cherry Blossom for the second time, because we really enjoyed it the first time around.\n\nThe second go around confirmed it! This is a great restaurant!\n\nWe started with the Extremely Spicy Gyoza Pot. Which consists of gyoza in an extremely spicy broth! That kind of spicy that makes you talk funny! But the combination of tasty gyoza and the spicy broth was absolutely scrumptious! \n\nFor dinner I ordered the Nabeyaki Udon, Iron Pot. A well flavored broth with seafood such as, calamari, fish, clams, scallops, and the wonderful thick Udon noddles! I like my Noodles thick! \n\nIf you like Ramen, Sushi or other types of Noodles, CherryBlossom is a great choice, there is something for just about everyone.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "szbTVEtATfn8f9GxbGGO5w", "review_id": "DeDjchhxqbb8U42mSPj2Lg", "text": "A very solid 3.75 star review :)\nSo, I leave my last job site at Camelback & 7th Ave. starving and looking for something non-chain and non-hamburger.  I start to head east and Cherry Blossom suddenly popped into my view.  I've certainly read about them over the years, never made it by so now's my chance!\nI am so glad I ended up here for lunch, especially this ccccooollllddd week (hey, at least for Phoenix).  Nothing goes down better on a cold day than soup, for me at least particularly Asian noodle soups.  Like Gabi mentions Phoenix is definitely lagging behind San Jose, Honolulu, Chicago, name your place-they all got mindblowingly good ramen/noodle house type restaurants.\nMy opinion is that the Valley has more Southeast Asians (Thai, Vietnamese, Cambodian) than Japanese so pho or tom yum gai isn't as hard to find as good ramen.  Cherry Blossom's version is not like any I've had before-I usually simply order the cha su ramen in whatever size is not the gigantic bucket full.  Cherry Blossom's was not a clear broth, rather it was almost a creamy white laden with seaweed and pork and those wonderful noodles....I could eat a WHOLE lot of this...coupled with eight pieces of California roll, salad with some pretty solid ginger dressing, and bread (??) with a tropical iced tea set me back $11.  \nVery good food and good value I'd say too!  I see you again soon Cherry Blossom!!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bX66Hej4j7Ej_5LtSwku9w", "review_id": "ywjFTl9AmJB3RqrOnoQj1w", "text": "My sister and I found this place just driving down Camelback, and we are soo happy we did! We started with the Caterpillar and Rainbow rolls (both just $5 during happy hour), both typical rolls, which they did very well. For our main course we split two entrees, the Beef Curry Udon and the Nagasaki dish, which consisted of a variety of seafood and veggies, and the crispy noodles, yum!! All the food was absolutely delicious, and at a fair price, especially during happy hour! What we found really entertaining is the surprising Italian menu they have, random, but it looked equally appetizing. We were sitting right next to the dessert display too, and though we didn't try anything, like their tiramisu, our mouths were watering.\n\nThe atmosphere is great; it has a French cafe fell, but with Italian influence, and then all of a sudden: great sushi and noodles! It's a lot of great cuisine under one roof. I'll definitely be returning.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YCe8Fj4v4TmbpNj-3lX-TA", "review_id": "uHg-dQfgkoqdlyDHQp4qDg", "text": "I am new here, in this desert land known as Phoenix.  Great cloud patterns, awesome blue sky, urgent and indomitable sun.  In a frenzy of missing LA food (DAIKOKUYA!!), I searched Yelp last night (honestly, more in time-killing mode) to find a place in Phoenix that sells authentic ramen (I am like Naruto with my ramen, fools).  Imagine my shock when I saw this place had ramen...not just ramen, but TONKOTSU ramen.  Then, and this is the killer, it was across the street from where I'm staying!\n\n\"At last,\" I thought, \"God has forgiven me for that unfortunate incident in junior high on that co-ed camping trip.\"  Been making \"good deed\" installment payments on that incident for awhile.\n\nAlas, he still has a bone to pick:  3 stars because the food wasn't just \"it's not Daikokuya,\" but just not good.  Noodles were freshly un-bricked, 3 pieces of Oscar Meyer lunchmeat (or one slice cut up), and...actually, that's it.  No veggies, no seaweed, no egg, nothing else.  If you like ramen (and, more importantly, have had good ramen), probably not the place to rush to.  Shrimp dumplings were OK, though. Service was sketch:  took a crapload of time to flag my waitress to close out.\n\nPlace gets high marks from others, though, so I'll have to try something else some other time.  Maybe.  The heart takes awhile to heal.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "19BunjXk7zhd811rF42U7w", "review_id": "bfB7SBIxcXO6Ejb_LB71vA", "text": "I had been meaning to visit this place for awhile and the only regret I have is that it took me so long to swing by and have a taste.  They have a decent and well priced lunch menu as well as a large assortment of Italian pasta and Japanese type entrees.  After debating the tonkatsu lunch versus the ramen and roll combo, I ordered a bowl of ramen and california roll for $8.45.  I was very seriously surprised by the ramen broth which was excellent and also by the fact that the noodles were perfectly al dente.  My friend got the champon, which is traditionally found in Chinese restaurants  Definitely can't wait to go back and try more menu items.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nZap52hBlz8HVtWYk4hmpA", "review_id": "70NhOPEcyz0jh3FXrMmPQQ", "text": "After searching for three years for a place in Phoenix that would satisfy my ramen cravings, I am certain I have found it. For years I have been looking for a place that served a good bowl of niu rou tang mian and while my favorite Chinese late night food isn't served at Cherry Blossom, there are plenty of delicious noodle soups that will keep me happy until my next trip east. \n\nThe ramen was great, we had it yesterday night, but the beef iron pot was even better (todays lunch- yes we loved the place so much we went twice in 24 hours). The spring onions had been roasted before entering the soup and gave the broth a wonderful smoky flavor. The cabbage and tofu were tender and soaked up all of the lovely flavors of the broth. The iron pot was too big for me to finish alone. I needed some assistance halfway through so I suggest you take some friends and share!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QVrTqrLm3MC2QtENKbdanA", "review_id": "qYdZxKd-5hnYiYmmAARgMg", "text": "I am so glad that friends of mine took me to this restaurant, because I would have never stopped in had I just seen it from the street. The location in a strip mall with a nondescript front definitely does not do justice what awaits you inside. The place is quaint and the decor a strange mixture of Asian and Western European influences. Of note is that the friends who look me were actually Japanese - always  good sign when choosing Asian restaurants.\nMy absolute favorite dish is the hot udon soup with either chicken or veggies but I have tried several other dishes and have enjoyed them. One of the cool things in this restaurant is the curious mixture of Asian and Italian cuisine. Unfortunately, the one time my boyfriend tried out an Italian dish the noodles tasted a bit stale. That was the only time though that I have not thoroughly enjoyed myself there.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hYvEu8Fl0seOqxoYcXoEyA", "review_id": "09jfUaut8rWTfIRE0aZBwA", "text": "This was my first time here to the Phoenix, AZ area and wanted to try something other than Mexican food.  I choose CherryBlossom Noodle Cafe as it was an interesting place and I was in the mood for Ramen.  I had the Spicy Lettuce Wrap with Shrimps & Vegetables to start.  It was good but I do not see how anyone could eat it as a wrap...very messy (I ended up putting the lettuce in the bowl and ate it with a spoon).  For the main dish, I orded the Ramen TanTan-Men.  The Ramen, I would have to say was pretty good and was enough to fill you up.  Over all I would rate this place 3 stars and I would come back.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M-BM4F7LM3_FXlZhUB-2GA", "review_id": "OhQEhcY09Vieiuq1J0RWjA", "text": "My family visited Cherry Blossom for the first time this evening. We were not disappointed. The cha-shu ramen (it has pork and green onions) was outstanding. The broth was rich but not at all greasy, and the noodles were perfectly cooked. The portion size was perfect. The best part: it cost only $8. \n\nWe arrived at 6:15 PM and were seated at one of the last open tables. By the time we left at 7:30, there was a huge line of people waiting to be seated. And mind you, this was on a Monday evening. So get there early and be willing to try something new--they have a huge menu with lots of interesting choices--choices that I will be trying in the very near future.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "FY3lSrqzMAyk48k5tGMyrw", "review_id": "8hBEucnJbwON9rFGbi0BCg", "text": "Oh CherryBlossom, you remind me of an abusive relationship.  \n\nThe first meal I had with you completely exceeded my expectations.  The unexpected bread basket with the nutty banana bread, the savory ramen broth that actually had depth, quick service...\n\nAfter a couple visits I've accumulated quite a list of offenses: I've waited 45+ minutes because the hostess wrote my name down incorrectly and then skipped over it because she didn't know how to pronounce it, the bomb banana bread was replaced with dehydrated slices of \"bread\", the ramen noodles were undercooked and sticking together, the sushi rolls did not hold together, and the service was nonexistent.  \n\nYet I found myself going back, over and over again hoping to relive that very first visit.  But enough is enough.  \n\nI'm not going to be the Rihanna to CherryBlossom's Chris Brown abuse no mo.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Lp_Ykqfbv5Q-oyGYlMGJRg", "review_id": "zDfTnOJRcUSeIYWd4FudCw", "text": "I was surprised to see how packed this place was at 9 pm on a Sunday night. There were only two tables that were open, just because people had left a couple minutes prior. That was a pretty good sign of things to come.\n\nI wasn't sure of what to expect from this place cuisine wise, as I was hoping for Vietnamese food but all the places on Camelback were closed. Some sort of Asian cuisine was needed, and CherryBlossom seemed like our only option.\n\nWe came in, got our tofu Pad Thai and shrimp lettuce wraps. The food came out promptly, but I'm guessing that's because they half-assed it food wise. The shrimp lettuce wraps were incredibly gritty, and I felt like I was eating small rocks. The Pad Thai has way too much fish sauce, which overpowered the whole dish. The food wasn't too bad, but definitely didn't live up to all of the rave reviews.\n\nService was prompt, and the food was cheap, so that's a plus.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QAmm3q_FAqRDc5dmHS4NIA", "review_id": "vFNeqkMMW146gkpmJdEFcg", "text": "I must say an absolute gem. Love the assorted menu, from Japanese to Italian.\n\nThe waitress was very attentive and friendly. \n\nI definitely recommend the shrimp tempura for appetizer. Crispy and tender, the sauce to accompany, exquisite.\n\nI would recommend this to anyone who loves great tasting international cuisine.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hqnySkbeUJGoC6h76gtSIQ", "review_id": "JGNYcFBsoWRpnwS1tYL0bA", "text": "Every time I eat at Cherry Blossom I feel like I am in California.  The menu is relatively big and there are always other Asians.  I love noodles and you can pretty much find any variety you want.  I love the spaghetti bolognese it's so tasty.  Yes it is a bit on the divey side but to me it's all about the food not necessarily the atmosphere.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RxfFQxUtSIGYwTKU_rvAeg", "review_id": "Y_oFWykAgWQk5YJGViRZnw", "text": "This is more of a 4.5 start review. Boy, Cherryblossom has really gotten their ish together. The last few times I have gone have been really good. Service is alot better which has consistently been my beef with this place. I have been impressed. The food has always been good and the last two times I've gone have been during lunch. Both times I have gotten the lunch bento special of the day and what a bento!!!! For just under $10, I got grilled salmon, a couple of potstickers, 4 pieces of California roll, a salad (sometimes the hot beef salad). I have also gotten tempura veggies with it, too, and it also comes with miso soup. Great deal!!! On top of that, you always get ther rolls, bana bread, etc with it. Such a fan. I can't wait for another day off that I can go there for lunch!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "n9c0hlydL-Yq8qh3m9B8ng", "review_id": "jIKYgGJPGMle2kKwzdq2ww", "text": "I really like this place but today it was packed for lunch and needless to say, I was a little disappointed with the service. \n\nWe waited for a table, had to grab our own menus, waited for drinks, etc. We got our salad and sushi appetizers but no place settings.\n\nThe sushi was good, we had a Sun Roll which was on the specials board. My Hakata Ramen was tasty and my tea refills were prompt.\n\nGood food and value. Hopefully they'll up the lunch coverage in the future.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ND95DgvN7ba8MabfXE3lsw", "review_id": "6jUNRQD3elna7GsHM7tKzQ", "text": "Finally!  The last two times I've gone to CherryBlossom the service as been great.  The food is still wonderful, especially the TanTan-Men, a spicy ramen dish with minced pork.  Just the right amount of heat with perfectly cooked noodles.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KFMF49A-B2ywzv8qcfoTOA", "review_id": "lgS1Bg6mf49U0iMCKHE6CA", "text": "It was definitely one of the worst ramen I have ever had in my life... I know I have such high expectations for food, especially when it comes to Japanese cuisine- but it was just so dissapointing, after reading the raving reviews about this place!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "3eit3w0zDbb-z57c9P60vg", "review_id": "tDPxdEFy6O07O3YA7mcG5w", "text": "This is a hidden gem. Tucked away in a plaza, this place has very authentic food. The best part is-- they serve chinese and italian food! The pastas are delicious. They also have a sushi bar!\n\nNear midtown Phoenix, this place is great before a show or sports event.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NmXOEr-_zlHGM0noE2Wrkg", "review_id": "igMhFRpAh7CRF6VRcPB_jg", "text": "We had dinner at Cherry Blossom Noodle Cafe on a Thursday night about 7:30 pm. \n\nThe strip mall doesn't have any curb appeal and you're surrounded by Domino's, a Barber Shop and a drive-thru liquor store. We were quoted a 45 minute wait by an Asian woman who seemed less than pleased to see us. :( We waited an hour.\n\nHowever, once seated, our server was pleasant and the menu options were more than we expected. Everything and anything with noodles, including Italian dishes?! The food was good and the atmosphere was cozy and full of obvious regulars.\n\nOne interesting(?) tidbit is the Kyoto Bowl next door is owned by the same people. We inquired after noticing there is an incomplete wall dividing the two restaurants. \n\nWe will visit again.\n\nHope my Yelp helped!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QDYycbzKLF0Sd6jgf0wDRQ", "review_id": "YgS9owbvynlx6WFnyuZ3cA", "text": "This place never disappoints!  With a mix of Italian and Asian cuisine there are always lots of choices.  My boyfriend and I couldn't decide so we chose one Italian dish and one Asian dish: Seafood Yakisoba and Cajun Shrimp.  They definitely did not skimp on the seafood!  Both dishes had plenty of shrimp!  I love the warm bread they serve prior to bringing out your meals as well.  CherryBlossom also always has a great assortment of desserts.  This time we had the peach cheesecake which was amazing, and highly recommended.\nI feel like a lot of small restaurants have slow service, but that is not the case here!  Great food and great service make this a place I will definitely be visiting again!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x8y1nxyvDJ7fOySblW8mww", "review_id": "AngyoalxlF1J6Rhb3AEM4A", "text": "Taken many a date to this resturant.  Great sushi, deals are very good during sushi happy hour.  It is a bit small insude,  Don't get there during rush or you will not be getting a seat.  Overall 7/10 for me :)", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8NBv8xMD1dTkM7c9TTTbeQ", "review_id": "vX0n5GAi6M6EBjv0l-loTA", "text": "Cherry Blossom is my go to takeout restaurant in Central Phoenix.  Their noodle soups are cheap (~$7) and have great flavor.  I usually get the Cha Shu, which is a ramen soup with pork and a cloudy tonkatsu broth.  The \"Extra Spicy Gyoza Pot\" soup appetizer is also good, although it's definitely only for people who like their food REALLY spicy (believe me on this one - I have a pretty high heat tolerance)!  Other menu items are hit and miss - the Shrimp Shumai had a bizarre breaded consistency and I was lukewarm on the sukiyaki, but I liked the miso eggplant and the spicy tuna roll.\n\nThe restaurant itself is cute, and the woman who works the hostess stand is really friendly, so overall I think Cherry Blossom deserves 4 stars.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S9p6GuByOlHJkcGVlxNcGw", "review_id": "aae2aXdpMTqj_pnieZ6zKw", "text": "decent food but spotty service...our server,Josh, was inattentive to the point of rude...he brought the entree soup and salad course before the appetizers and left the app plates on the table throughout the entree course...did not check on us during any of the courses but did so with the obivious \"regulars\" also seated in his section...one of worst servers I've ever encountered to the point of my not returning because of the chance of getting him again", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "-flk3mw_ToHZFszsgFimGA", "review_id": "wymZqHqH_p77dlfbzMS36g", "text": "Atmosphere plus food is great.  The service exceeded my expectations based on other reviews here.\n\nWe tried both the chicken pad thai (5 stars especially if you love cilantro) and the korean beef. Lots of leftovers for lunch today :)\n\nI will let others know about this hidden gem.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "X_kPh3nt0AJPNPHye2rTlA", "review_id": "NQXvcQ5DcwyfQ2k7IjfsBA", "text": "This place was discovered purely by accident.  I wanted some noodle dish and i was near my old high school I googled good noodle places on my phone...this place.came up...i was like why not just try it for take out...i pulled up and i walked in and looked at the menu...i was so confused...tbey have italian and asian choices...i was like great this place cannot be too good if they are offering two types of food...but i was there already so i was going to try it...i was conflicted i love italian but i wanted asian so i got a staple...pad thai...it was delicious...full of flavor and i was very impressed! Since then i have been back and this place is good...i go here if i am in the area...its super casual...i love to take the food home and eat if while watching my reality tv and desperate housewives show...good place you should try it!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "iZtveTtgf6ZMd6Ym2HK8Ig", "review_id": "FqpkuIKZLfF396uhmQBaAg", "text": "The Boy and I wanted sushi tonight and wavered between Sting Ray and CherryBlossom.  I'd forgotten about my one glorious trip to the Noodle Cafe until tonight, so it got my vote. (The Noodle Cafe is not forgettable - it's just that we're always trying new places so sometimes we forget to go back to places we love.)  \n\nJust like last time there were people waiting outside and we were told it'd be 20 minutes before we got a table.  It was really only about 15, but the food is SO worth the wait.\n\nTonight we ordered 3 sushi rolls: the crispy California, double crispy shrimp and the caterpillar roll.  All were super tasty! I love that they roll some of their rolls (the \"crispy\" ones) in panko crumbs - you seriously have to try one.  I think we may have ordered the same rolls last time because they're just that good! \n\nLast time we went I enjoyed the Spicy Korean Beef dish SO MUCH that it was really difficult for me to try something new this time.  I made a last minute decision to try the TanTan-Men Ramen dish which is a \"Sichuan Style Very Spicy Noodle Soup with Minced Pork.\"  I was worried about the \"very spicy\" part only because I'm not usually that tough when it comes to Asian spices.  However, since the Spicy Korean Beef had been that perfect amount of spicy - the kind that makes your lips numb but isn't painful - I decided to be brave.  I am not kidding you - this is the best Asian dish I've ever eaten!!!  Don't get me wrong, kids - it's SPICY.  My lips were numb, my tongue was tingly and my nose got a little runny.  At one point I may have told The Boy my stomach was on fire.  But I loved every minute of it!  And the best part is they gave me an enormous bowl full - so I had plenty to take home for a second round of yumminess!\n\nThe Boy has ordered the Pad Thai and Hakata Ramen - both tasty, but neither as tasty as my dishes! :) :)\n\nIn short - HA too late - DEFINITELY try  CherryBlossom Noodle Cafe.  Especially if you like spicy food. :) :)", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TzRNJqZOti3QmNIGXjAzQg", "review_id": "wnYZ-MsLK46wDU4iTR8hTA", "text": "Our go to take out in Phoenix. The TanTan-Men ramen is delicious!! Nice and spicy. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "vsXP832M0kOxKpfduD7dWw", "review_id": "qb3S29JP8CxHo8ubyRB0HQ", "text": "I don't get what people like about this place. It's generally crowded with rushed service and the food has yet to impress. I've tried at least twice -- maybe I'm ordering wrong but I really just don't get it...", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "My9DUYlhgwARA-6JJ8_Y6Q", "review_id": "k3o6NjAzgIBeBXIBBJMRbg", "text": "I first came to this restaurant with my dad and his wife a few years ago. She is from Japan and my dad works with a lot of Japanese executives and they both said that whenever friends come from Japan, this is where they go. Cherry Blossom is a very different and authentic restaurant. If you haven't tried it I definitely reccommend it. I have had noodles before and most recently tried the curry and both were great. My husband had the pad thai and enjoyed it as well. They also have some italian noodle dishes if you have picky eaters with you!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZiSL-0G_x7fclCHAQjra4A", "review_id": "XQqvGziKWMC8k-KhysMMOQ", "text": "We saw great reviews on Yelp and decided to try this place out. It looked a little iffy with its strip mall location but we decided to throw caution to the wind. \n\nAfter sitting down our drink order was promptly taken and filled. After waiting a while (a bit too long), our order was taken. While we were exact in our order, the waiter fumbled and made mistake. We called the mistake to the waiter's attention and he said that this would be taken off the bill. It was not. \n\nThe sushi was C grade. Passable but not anything I would return for. \n\nOur order came with a green salad that resembled bagged salad. The miso soup had iceberg lettuce in it. Quite surprising and added nothing spectacular to the dish. \n\nMy ramen was poorly executed, with undercooked noodles and only a few pieces of meat floating in it. I was really disappointed as I have had really great ramen at a handful of other restaurants around the country. I was looking forward to this japanese staple, but sadly left most of it in my bowl. \n\nI find it odd that this restaurant serves both italian and japanese food, Maybe if they focused on one type of food the flavor and presentation would improve. \n\nWe will not be returning.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IC_herUwBVQ1mt8Pf1to3w", "review_id": "m7j0t0yFE8fYFud9i_WRrQ", "text": "love love love this place. a word to the wise, be careful when ordering take out... they tend to miss a few things due to the noise when calling in. double check your order, otherwise - it's a great hidden food spot!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X1nTlg9in3_Ch8QR8Hx4lg", "review_id": "WDt88cOYXPyYy1hNNkmpoA", "text": "Always wonderful food!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tueZZgG49lLPMj1gRkM2Ag", "review_id": "WAXuTycSzkEVt1rI49r0gw", "text": "What happened to this place. I have not been here like a year, and everything went down the hill. No more banana bread\n\nFirst, Bad Service. We stood up for 5 minutes in front of main door while inside was not crowded. Waiter did not bring us a bread. i had to ask twice. Order was slow. I saw our food waited in the counter at least 10 minutes. I was ready to go and pick it up.\n\nSushi quality was bad. Yakisoba noodle was burned.\n\nWell, I used to go this place alot, but I will never go back again. What happened to Japanese culture - Being fast , efficent and respectful ?\n\nI will never come back, there are lots of nice places in nort phoenix. just go check it out like Tokyo lobby, yen sushi. It will worth a drive, and \n\nSAYANORA Cherry Blossom", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RncvGh0Kd2vRr1JADQEcIg", "review_id": "UvcrVuTW9H92EqUtJQCqpA", "text": "I kind of really miss good Asian since I've moved to AZ.  When we went to this place, I was excited about digging my chopsticks into a nice bowl of ramen but what we got instead was anticlimactic.  Sigh... so much potential but it fell a little short.   \n\nHaving said that, it tasted ok.  I can see myself coming back since it will definitely satisfy my cravings until my next visit back to LA but unfortunately,  it won't be one of the top places on my list.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hm8mxRyPSQqTPq0JVWNSpw", "review_id": "3c4zOMnE9CLLAjBhF5rI6Q", "text": "It took me over a year and then allowed my wife to convince me to give it a try again. Completely improved experience. I have been there about five times in the last 5 weeks and am happy to say that the service here is vastly improved in every way. I have not seen the incompetent server that ruined my last experience here but the servers we have since then had have all been perfect. Keep it up Cherry Blossom and I'll keep coming back!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f_tFI4AKhNUyxSAZe7YKgA", "review_id": "BBNzm5_xkvBB425vusaIGg", "text": "ever hear of a restaurant where you can order sushi, soft shell crabs and then finish it off with a delicious version of pasta bolongense or spicy korean beef with noodles? that's right--somehow the kitchen has pulled off a restaurant menu that offers the best of asian  and italian dishes. i have been here numerous times and have had just about everything on the extensive menu. it's great for lunch or dinner. everything is made from scratch so you may be frustrated if sometimes the entree proceeds the appetizer.  it's one of the quirks of dining here.  so the food might take longer or shorter to arrive at your table than you thought it would. one waiter, i think his name is yoshi, has worked there for a long time. and is extremely competent and friendly and will do his best to make sure your experience is second to none. again. having a senior moment here, his name may be a bit different. i will update this next time if he has a different name. lol.  it used to just a hidden neighborhood restaurant, but has now turned into a regional gem.  enjoy!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3zKT-gMYsUmoOT7ffc76dQ", "review_id": "T55IKISNIyt_QshAZQDOfg", "text": "It is my favorite Japanese ramen restaurant. It is small but clean. Lunch ramen combo is really good. You get a bowl or ramen and several pieces of California rolls. Their ramen is really delicious. \nMy wife always order a chicken katsu and she loves it. The only complain for me is the ramen is bit small for me. I wish they have a bigger size. But still very yummy and I love it. Strongly recommend!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dqeFcKq2L2wiOg9LFT9-UA", "review_id": "MGSDvzYAmPvCUpzX7c_X8w", "text": "Best authentic Japanese restaurant in town for udon and katsu! Does not get better than this in Arizona!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IXpLR3rC4TKeYyvQTHlLjA", "review_id": "CbLUWvNkepZKqsPnJCwtMQ", "text": "More than the food, the place is cute. What it looks like from the outside does no justice for the inside. \nVery Americanized Asian food so if you're looking for authentic... don't come here.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "stC4ENxqdzYPBo7-vGPAXQ", "review_id": "JKD-GWujRWoBkNaHIEfUEA", "text": "Amazing chicken parm. I was told by my Brother i need to try it. I was hesitant at first because its a Japanese rest. It is fantastic. I have ordered it 2-3 times a week for past month. I am as picky as they get with Italian food. Good Italian food. Was born and raised in NYC and found this to be some of the best chicken parm in AZ. Portion is filling especially for $12.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9ebaAGLVIgGKpDLFwmvaiQ", "review_id": "ijwUCNetkeuzzfvGk_20lQ", "text": "Been here a handful of times throughout  the years.Last night was my most recent visit. I was in the mood for noodles something..we started off with the app of potstickers in an extremely spicy broth. Holy crap this is extremely spicy hence the name of the dish. \n\nI ordered a beef udon dish with veggies and udon.. it was okay.\nhusband had chicken parm. Shocker! prob wont be back for awhile spent $40 bux and had better at YC's Mongolian today : )", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qRo9gHN5OiV1-peDuhCh-g", "review_id": "FC34Rwkjl9GYaCNvIYU1RA", "text": "Ordered out here today and was very pleased with the food. I got the Iron Pot (Nabeykai Udon) and it was tasty although I would have liked more vegetables. It had TONS of seafood. \n\nThe pot stickers were yummy. Perfect flavor and perfectly cooked. \n\nHow'd I not know about this place?! I can't wait to try it again!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jopndPrv-H5KW2CfScnw9A", "review_id": "jyIsBWTI-rQfs7mUruDPlA", "text": "CherryBlossom Noodle Cafe is a charming little restaurant located in Central Phoenix. The prices are reasonable and the food is delicious. They serve both Asian and Italian cuisine here but I haven't had the balls to order anything from the Italian menu. The last time I ate here with my boyfriend we ordered a spicy tuna roll, spicy pot stickers, and Korean spicy beef with noodles. Service was great and everything we ordered exceeded our expectations. Our bill was less than $30 including drinks! This is my favorite Asian restaurant to eat at because of the variety and the quality of the food.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uOS_Rto6P2HWLiU4cuygaQ", "review_id": "h3EvNQxfTM7e--zlW_xW6Q", "text": "We loved this place! It's definitely a hidden gem. Service was awesome, food was phenomenal, and prices were reasonable. The waiter was very pleasant and gave great suggestions. We will be back!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kI1MoLcExqwmK7wcT5Vy1w", "review_id": "EoOO86ORrlwDhe3uwR_AfA", "text": "Food is excellent, service is good, and the prices can't be beat. I had a Vegas roll, and the tempura-fried batter was perfectly light and crispy. The Jap-Chae appetizer (thinly sliced beef with carrots, mushrooms, and spinach over potato noodles in a sweet and savory sauce) was delicious and an amazing deal. Yakisoba with seafood - portion was huge, seafood was perfectly cooked, and the dish was tastefully seasoned. These 3 dishes and 2 alcoholic beverages only set us back $40 (plus tip - which was well-deserved). We will definitely be returning!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "va0CpyGqJsF26ZHHn7-dAA", "review_id": "hfDNCQ5zfYrfOv-F0NC0pw", "text": "great family run Noodle place, lots of  choices and friendly wait staff.  GREAT happy hour Sushi and prices !  HUGH Noodle bowls to share , really enjoyed the Char Shu Asian noodles really  tasty  !   I WILL be back for sure,,,  along with the several others , this place was packed for dinner !     don't forget to try the desert, had the sweet  chestnut cake .... yum  !", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6qVd9evAA7iM1SomYa8wgQ", "review_id": "rIpY9FVJ5FGwf1T3yyaayA", "text": "Nice little surprise!  Truly enjoyed the Sushi and noodles.  The staff were also very warm and welcoming.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q9B5_BOza_1SCRRKd-akzA", "review_id": "mFIOzNRLgxEsmNIvWaFObg", "text": "I had the beef udon soup lunch special. Food was ok for the price. Lunch special came with typical cali roll, and the udon soup was ok in portion, the broth is pretty flavorful. \n\nI was not totally happy with the service my waiter provided. Not once did he stop by to ask if my food turned out ok or if I need anything else. \n\nWhen I finished my meal, he asked if I wanted dessert, so I asked what they have, he pointed a few items out in the display case and walked away. I had decided to try one of them, but instead of asking what I have decided for dessert, he came back with the check. \n\nI was turned off by his lack of service, and decided not to get the dessert and just pay and leave.\n\nThere are so many items on the menu, it was hard to pick. So, I think I will give it another try. But probably will make sure I am not seated to the same waiter again.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "lt8EDfC80IpHzGKlj8qGpA", "review_id": "O8GXaTWSJbVfz7R6I9IOKQ", "text": "Coming from LA where you could throw a penny and hit at least 10 different great Asian restaurants, Phoenix is the complete opposite. With little options for a great dining experience with delicious food, it's great that this place exists. Traditional Japanese ramen, Yakisoba and udon dishes. Great sushi rolls and more. And if Japanese is not your thing, then try their Italian dishes. This is a noodle shop, so of course you can't leave out Italian dishes. Their customer service is excellent too!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Suu0PeMJ_a-WkvfeD_mBVg", "review_id": "JCImQJudBqRysSKI-LiOZQ", "text": "Even though we make most of our meals at home, this place is a regular stop for me and my wife. We like to introduce friends now and then. There is an amazing amount of variety on their menu, and it's always good. We now have our favorite dishes and get one favorite and something new each time we go. We eat here at least twice a month.\n\nCherry Blossom has become one of our comfort-food places. Comparing to other specialty places in phoenix, their costs are good. They have good saki, miso, and other favorites.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HFzJb1EnBsB6fD5s-9fXUA", "review_id": "TtQqlHYtc3Shisdfxw4m_w", "text": "I have been to this noodle cafe many times and love love their Ramen. Their TanTanMen is very good and very hot. I like their Shrimp Shumai too.  The sushi is OK but I don't go there for that.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "nYfpquFWxQC342RenTI3rA", "review_id": "0TuP_Cv6eHgGylpcDkoDAg", "text": "I'll follow the half star theme and say 3.5. I had the nagiri sara something or other. It tasted like cantonese chow mein kind of. It  was quite good. The waitress said it was very popular. The friend had his \"usual\" of hakata ramen (the lucky guy lives right across the street). The staff is some of the nicest hosts/waitresses I have ever met. Very complementary, accomodating, did not rush, and they were great about splitting up the check at the front. I would love to try some of their other options. Reasonably priced as well which does not hurt.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "M6oU3OBf_E6gqlfkLGlStQ", "review_id": "ZzhSLHSHGAuXeeZtzxtG_w", "text": "Good sushi, good noodles, good prices good times. \n\nSo do you want Javanese food? Chinese like dishes, or Italian. Yes they have all three however we stuck tot the asain theme this time.\n\nWe started out with a sushi roll,  Spicy tuna with Avacado ~$6. It was fresh well prepared and tasty. \n\nThe on to the Kake noodles, a nice broth with fat udon noodles and clumps of spinach for $5 a real bargain and fun to eat.\n\nFor dinner we had the Ahi rice plate, A sliced ahi steak over brown rice with a side of mushroom sauce. The quality was decent for 11.50 its not sashimi grade but its good.\n\nWe also had the tofu steak, which is just large cubes to fried tofu with sauce and rice $8.50. I could have lived with out this.\n\nService is fast and friendly, meals come with bread and a sweet cookie. \n\nStop in give it a try its cheap nice and tasty.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Sw0a2MqKmcsXhtNPxM8vcw", "review_id": "KAY9gxlatyACkRVs2VvzOA", "text": "Went there a long times ago. Great noodle place. I will go again soon~", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7o7MF9B9lxcWupE8jiLOaQ", "review_id": "vTGzpy9Dlny18dxsKwmj6w", "text": "Hmm...I wouldn't say this is the best meal I've ever had and paying $30 for a mediocre meal isn't my idea of a good time. \n\nThe night started with a socially awkward waiter, who wasn't a bad server exactly, but it just made the mid-meal interruptions more noticeable.\n\nI got some pad thai and the best thing was the sauce. I can say I thought it was pretty decent, but the rest was meh.. The chicken was dry, the tofu was more chewy than tofu should be....but the worst part! is that my noodles were not good!! It's a NOODLE cafe! \n\nMight be for some people, but it's not for me.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kMiQnYFmAYbjHyyIPGSwoA", "review_id": "yIrTCarVnmR8llqSQ1Di5A", "text": "I probably drive past Noodle Caf\u00e9 at least three times a week. Every time, I think, \"I wonder if they have good noodle soup? I'd like a bowl of noodle soup.\" Then I keep driving, because it's usually 11 pm. \n\nHowever today, all of the stars aligned and I stopped in for lunch. I had the Udon Noodle Combo (Bowl of Udon soup and California Roll). The Udon was with \"Mixed Mountain Vegetables\" (which had an extremely similar flavor to chives and spinach). The food was good; not extraordinary, but good. \n\nI considered giving CherryBlossom Noodle Caf\u00e9 three stars, but when it came down to it, the service was good and helpful, my order was done quickly, and the price is right. In my book, that's worth the extra star!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wiqyTpHUG3diuTXcdqjlsg", "review_id": "cAdhouUQ4NeCAbVecNi14Q", "text": "I'm only reviewing the pork ramen.\n\nIT'S AWESOME!!!!\n\nI should try something else, but can't move past the ramen.  I lurves it so much.  Fantastic flavor, yummy mushrooms and tons of noodles.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SHMGteTpLe4-rsSNQBHq7Q", "review_id": "fY9B1OeTxEgMIjRtx29C8w", "text": "I wasn't so sure about going to this place, but turns out that it was well worth the drive. \n\nWhen I went the place was packed. Despite the sheer amount of people, there was room for parking and the service was still pretty fast. The dining room is rather small, but they manage to fit quite a few people in there. The decor is nice and subtle. \n\nEven though it was busy, the hot tea came out hot, as did our food. They gave us a basket of rolls to eat while we waited which were warm and soft. I had the Hakata Ramen. It was awesome. There is enough in the bowl to make two meals of it. If you prefer large amounts of meat in your ramen, I recommend getting the 'extra pork' version, as the Hakata only has a few slices in it. The broth was flavorful and the noodles were very soft. As I looked around the packed room, I could see other people's plates- and everything looked pretty darned good- I wish I could have eaten more. \n\nI'll definitely be going back.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lgHiNylLvG68L_WchVpVeg", "review_id": "-ZO0s6OHSlOdNfH0_T9NiA", "text": "Noodles, sushi, sake, and other fare; all done quite well without insulting your fiscal sensibilities.  The restaurant and kitchen are well staffed, service is prompt and courteous, the atmosphere is small, subtle, and somewhat intimate.  I appreciate that they aren't afraid to spice things up - may I suggest the tantan-men?  Overall, a great place for noodle lovers like myself.  From my experience, the attention to the cuisine may suffer just slightly on a busy weekend evening. Try this place on a slower weeknight an it may improve your first impression.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ODhV53XhesCBLJVfGsJGNA", "review_id": "KPHQVkcTmOlcZjLufaRj5Q", "text": "Myself and four others sat down for a tearful farewell dinner.  I had recommended coming to this place since everyone wanted to dress up in Japanese street fashion.  So viola~  Back to the good old Cherry Blossom Noodle Cafe!\n\nI had started off with the Calpico Beer.  I don't know why I had such high expectations because it tasted EXACTLY like it sounds.  If you want to add some yogurt drink to your Kirin's, this drink is for you!  Anyways, I had ordered the Unagi rice plate.  I love sitting down to a bento full of succulent grilled eel on top of a bed of brown rice --- that's exactly what I got!  \n\nMinus having cabbage/lettuce in my miso, which I found incredibly odd, I'm docking one star only because service was mediocre on a night when it wasn't too busy!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9g_ARKx0eJmNH8oO1TR9rQ", "review_id": "9aq4ziX2DYRbW37UWY0O5Q", "text": "I had the Yakisoba and my girlfriend got some salmon special. Mine was so-so but her fish looked like it had been cooked on a greasy hot plate and apparently tasted bad also. What she ordered came in a box with a bunch of other pretty terrible things I cant recall since it has been a year. The salad was ok for a side salad and the sushi was about as good as store bought. The service was nice and helpful and the place is a little divey to me but could be described as quaint by some. I see some other recommendations but I doubt I go back with so many higher caliber dining places with all around great food so close by. The pricing was right around the price I would spend for much better even then. To each his own I suppose but I know two people that weren't pleasantly surprised.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "gtBYgVkPn-oVhPyvSc9iaA", "review_id": "D_k4CNIjTvtpDBhtFdEPtw", "text": "This place is exceptional. I ordered togo from here and the gentleman who took my order was very through and he even gave me a free miso soup. The finer details are what matters. When I picked up my togo order, the person who took my order asked me to have a seat at a table while I waited and he offered me some water which came in a plastic cup, a lid and a straw so I could take it with me. Thoughtful. He also asked me what kind of sauce I wanted on my Grilled Salmon and packed that in there for me. He later asks me what kind of utensils I wanted in there. \n\nWow, such customer service. All this I experienced in 5 minutes of being here.\n\nFrom the looks of it, it looks like it may have been an Italian restaurant at some point because of the antique decor and brick walls. Usually there's Japanese posters, Japanese bamboo art, Japanese lanterns, but this place didn't have all of that, which isn't a bad thing, it's just something I noticed. I took a look around while I got my food and it looks like it's Japanese owned(+most are not) because I heard some of the sushi chefs and possibly the owner conversing in Japanese. It was fairly populated for it being 8:30PM. The place settings included a plate and a black cloth napkin rolled up with utensils inside. This is unusual for a Japanese place because most Japanese places will give you a paper napkin and a wooden chopstick that you throw away afterwards. There's also a sushi bar for those who like to eat their sushi right away. \n\nThe Grilled Salmon itself was a bit dry, maybe a bit overcooked to my liking but it went well with my ginger sauce. I also ordered some nigri and a tuna roll which turned out to be decent as well. I would come back here again and I see why this place is such a hit. I wanted to review anything but the ramen only because I see a lot of reviews on the ramen here. Next time.\n\nLocated across the street from 'Just Blaze' ( a smoke shop) and apartment complexes. Accepts AmEx.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ey3VjXX9CTwyY-KXysbBUw", "review_id": "df6QACfjMO5wWjdJyh6IUg", "text": "I have one thing to say: Iron Pot.\n\nThis soup is AWESOME! It has everything in it and is absolutely delicious. I think it's like 9 bucks and is impossible to finish. What a deal!\n\nOther than the Iron Pot, they also have some interesting sushi rolls. It's nice to find a place that has creative rolls rather than the usual.\n\nHighly recommended. ALSO - you may want to make a reservation on Friday or Saturday night, this place can get packed quickly.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lsSol7cUoebBsmMpqTAubA", "review_id": "2fqnpwGexWHQKp9y2QVUnw", "text": "We are from San Francisco visiting and a friend recommended this place.  It was awesome.  The tempura was the best.  I loved  the chicken Marsala pasta.  It was weird to find Japanese and Italian in one place,but it works.  Don't forget to try desert.  We had chocolate cake and strawberry cake.  They were so light.  We went back for dinner again the next day to try the salmon spinach pasta and some of the sushi rolls.  The service was attentive even though the place was packed.  I look forward to coming here whenever we are in Az.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z3qVl-1JgYnAe4py6VC5ug", "review_id": "Sk-bBbzCCYM2daoqVm5aIg", "text": "We just had a birthday party last night at the restaurant. It was a great experience. The services is very good and the waiters are really nice. It's a cozy place to have party with 20+ people. We pretty much take over 80% of the space. \n\nThe sushi is just as good as any other good Japanese restaurant. However, the sea food noodle soup I ordered is a little too salty. They also offer diner roll and Thai foods, which is unusual in the Japanese restaurant. \n\nI can tell they work really hard to fill up 20+ hungry party animals. I was too full to have the dessert. Their frozen chocolate cake looks very delicious. I will visit again without the entire party.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5_C2KNifxj1BYRZrMybJVw", "review_id": "WeIXbPAj1SVeMUk3D6mKLQ", "text": "A friend suggested this place for lunch the other day and since I had never heard of it I said sure.  We walked in and he walked us over to the bar and we sat ourselves there.  We were warmly greeted by a smiling asian lady, and given menus.  We both decided on the Cha-shu (ramen soup with BBQ Pork)  I told her that I was allergic to Sesame, and she was very responsive to my needs and immedeatly told the cooks about my allergy.  Great food...great service and she even gave me a to-go cup for my iced tea....what service....I will be going back here a lot in the future.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TtxncZKMW0uz7TsWr32czg", "review_id": "hvsgM1XbdnJWNllkgvjihQ", "text": "I absolutely adore this place! The food there is just exceptional! \n\nMy favorites are the beef (and chicken) cold noodle and tuna bowl. I have to say this place serves the most tasty cold noodles that I haven't had in years! The tuna bowl is also my favorite. I recommend the sushi rice when order this dish. The tuna is fresh and the rice is very flavorful. \n\nThe sushi and Udon there are also very good. I strongly recommend this place as it has the best Japanese food in town.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SJoMGpnY0DVtMlpjFK78-Q", "review_id": "bF9ngQgSj7Uh4Hbrxk1G7A", "text": "Weird...\n\nI expected this to be a Japanese restaurant and had been wanting to try it. I've driven past a million times and kept thinking to try noodles. So I walked in and BAM! Italian decor? WTH was going on.\n\nThis restaurant has zero sense of identity, but decent food.\n\nThey don't really know what a vegetarian is, in spite of actually having some decent adaptable vegetarian entrees. We asked our waitress and she said, \"WELL WE HAVE SALADS!\" -_- \n\nThey need to educate the staff on the menu for situations like these, whether the person is gluten-free, vegan, or vegetarian. So, I managed to work with Miss Clueless, and customized the pad thai - it was delicious! \n\nHonestly, I probably won't be going back. I could definitely find better Thai dishes, and can buy many of the noodles myself. It wasn't bad, just wasn't special.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MN8ElfFLrbD676S24IRu6g", "review_id": "BgP2atOCN3TEXE-RPhb5hw", "text": "Boy, I don't know.  I went alone at around 3:00 in the afternoon on a Wednesday.  I was famished and didn't want to search the area for a place to grab a bite so I gave the place a try.\nI ordered the chicken pad tai - thinking it would be a safe bet.  Honestly, it tasted like the cook was trying to get rid of some leftover food from the lunch hour.  I did like the crunchy bean sprouts - the only thing that gave the dish any texture at all.  Mixed in were the asian style noodles I expected and also spagetti.  They were both like mush from overcooking.  Though I ordered chicken, I found very little but there was loads of tofu in the dish which I wasn't expecting.  Also - the food was very bland.  Not a hint of kick to it at all.  I may have just come at a bad time, but I don't think I'll go back.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aVa9sWWJLGkV7D-uj-GBoQ", "review_id": "rOujMyz3bIhJx6_cL_uNbQ", "text": "Awesome sushi! Love this place!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "om64hB61Q9M8z98qJK9tfQ", "review_id": "LOZUtebsan_TafDOs3hFDw", "text": "An unusual combination of Asian and seafood/Italian pasta, but it works!  Small, cramped restaurant which apparently is always busy - which I can understand. This is a small neighborhood restaurant, which has been around for quite a while. But the service was pretty good considering the crowd. I did have to ask a few times for water, and one person in our group had to wait longer for her entree than the rest of us. \n\nBut, oh my, the food was DELICIOUS!  I had the Cajun soft shell crab appetizer, and the Calamari/Garlic/Anchovy/Marinara pasta, both were yummy. I also had a taste of my friend's Nabeyaki Udon noodle soup - full flavored, full of mixed seafood.\n\nI finished with the blueberry cheesecake - not your typical cheesecake, it was a baked cake with layers of cheese, graham crackers, and blueberries, topped with a bit of whipped cream.  I will DEFINITELY be going back.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 5, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "6Xv2qGam6tAlGV7QjgpDXA", "review_id": "o6K2Me9InNSgRsg3CzXIng", "text": "My friend who lives in Phoenix told me that finding really good asian food is a difficult task.  While I was visiting she told me she finally found a great Japanese restaurant. We went over the weekend and I must agree that it was up to par and I grew up eating authentic Japanese food at home.\n\nThe have a very good happy hour Monday thru Friday from 3 to 6pm. The rolls and a few dishes along with alcohol are priced anywhere from $2-$5. I suggest you get there early. We got there around 5:15 and had an hour wait. We didn't make it for happy hour so we ordered off the regular menu.  I had hot Soba (buckwheat noodle) soup and Tofu Salad. The Soba soup was very good, I would skip the tofu salad next time, there wasn't anything special about it.   We also shared the Alaskan roll which comprised of cooked salmon, crab, cucumber and avocado. It was really good. \n\nFor those of you who have never had Japanese style Italian food, it's quite a treat. If you can imagine Italian pasta with a twist such as soy sauce flavor, etc., it's something everyone who enjoy Japanese flavors should check out.\n\nWe also noticed the dessert counter and decided to order a few things to go.  I got the strawberry shortcake - which is a very popular dessert in Japan and they made it perfectly.  Pound cake type sponge, fresh strawberry, light cream and overall not too sweet. My friend tried the chocolate tart and it was soooooooooooooooo good!\n\nCheck it out if you live in the area!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P8KlUtWEu-b6ZwM7XjuxBg", "review_id": "tnDuR4JubrOjUVXC4l3hsg", "text": "I go through phases where I eat nothing but CherryBlossom. Which would be concerning (and maybe a little sad) if they weren't so good. They're also fantastic for casual date nights, and several of our friends have gotten hooked after we brought them here.\n\nAbsolute Must-Tries:\n\nBaja Norte Roll - Super-refreshing jalapeno with cool dipping sauce.\nExtremely Spicy Gyoza Pot - Listed as an appetizer, but big enough for a meal. \nCha-shu Ramen - Anything with BBQ pork here is a winner. Ditto with anything ramen.\nTekka-don - Slightly sweet and citrusy tuna bowl. My friends always steal mine.\nYakiniku - Perfectly tender Korean beef on a sizzling plate. \nIron Pot Udon - Seafood and beef are both fantastic.\nSpaghetti Bolognese - My partner sees me check in at lunch, starts craving this, and drags me back for dinner.\nDessert - Look at that cake and tell me you don't have room. \nBanana Bread - The answer to every question about hidden gems in Phoenix.\n\nFor a noodle place, I'm never super impressed with their yakisoba. I still order it sometimes, and you should try it, but it isn't the absolute best thing on the menu.\n\nThe owner and waitstaff are super friendly, but service can be slow, especially when it comes time for the check. If you have a show to catch, definitely ask for the check with your meal.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CUqtEmjVwslAXXcephcFnw", "review_id": "QbXpekb4Terh43z6ii54gQ", "text": "Pretty good!  No complaints but nothing special.  The service was good, the place is clean with nice decor.  What they lacked in Japanese fare variety they made up for with ... Italian food?  Yes, there's a section for Italian food on the menu.  All very eclectic but I was there for a good sushi roll, their offering of which was paltry,  Even the standard \"Dragon Roll\" was missing.  All-in-all it was pretty good and in the right situation I would go back again--I just wouldn't necessarily seek the place out.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rw-Bpjrx9mcni1llZDhVtA", "review_id": "TH9M5guB5w7aAqfZvMkocA", "text": "This is nothing disparaging about the food. The food is quite tasty and exceptional. However, the service was less than stellar. I waited 10 minutes for my dessert and another 15-20 for my check, and my water was not refilled once. It was impossible to get anyone's attention to get service which is enough to put me off and not want to come back. Personally, I don't pay good money to wait on a server, I pay to get waited on. That may make me a snot but it's what I expect when I go to a restaurant.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eOVVMnFC5jeAInwiG3uNEw", "review_id": "S1IV-AVRJNDZ_5lKnak3vQ", "text": "Oh CherryBlossom, where have you been my whole life!?? Discovered this spot by looking for restaurants nearby my workplace. Checked it out online, seemed decent enough. Loved the feeling upon walking, very \"homely\" an authentic. I was confused by the italian/asian menu, but intrigued as well. Should I mentioned I've been 3 times since I first went there only 1 week ago? I've ordered their bento box (which changes daily), a steal at only $10! I've had their sushi twice. Everything is very cheap and VERY tasty. Servers are very friendly and pretty quick. In and out in 45 minutes during lunch. I think I will be frequenting this place very often.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x0r-IamYgKMgF3v7tJ_PTg", "review_id": "rbIo_Z6OCOWvEjJDz0zVgA", "text": "i am SO glad we decided to try this place on a sunday night!  they were a bit busy and there was about a 15 minute wait-but it was well worth it. the service was amazing, the sushi was awesome, and my yakisoba with tofu was so yummy. portion size is great-plenty of leftovers. will be returning there very shortly!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5b27MGCiV88yLvnI9wNQrw", "review_id": "VA2tZKq0BBrKXiLhacDHbA", "text": "When a waiter takes an order by memory, his accuracy must be 100% or he opens himself up to criticism.\n\nGuess what?\n\nHe forgot an entree. \n\nThere were just 2 of us and 4 dishes between us.  He apologized after delivering the dish about 20 mins after the others came, telling us the kitchen was backed up. If that was the case, why were the other dishes on time and why did he act surprised when we reminded him of our missing dish? Just own up to it! Btw, he ended up comping the dish.\n\nPortions were not huge, so take advantage of the low prices and double up on your orders!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gxOZMidTXSm2z_0AecgbGw", "review_id": "Qyzu74qIrljTxsXGpSTjcg", "text": "Cherry Blossom Noodle Cafe may look like it has an identity crisis, but I think it's just their way of Asian & Italian Fusion. While most of the menu items are Asian, there were a page full of Italian pastas. The menu had noodles from all varieties of cultures and even some rice dishes and sushi, while their decor was Italian more than anything else. Oh yeah, not to mention that their restroom was French...\n\nIt was a drizzly day in Phoenix. The storm from California was heading east so I was in a ramen mood. Although Cherry Blossom was a little out of the way from where I was staying, I still went the distance to get my fix. They had about 5 different kinds of ramen and I was about to get the Harata Ramen until I saw the word \"spicy\" next to Tan-Tan-Men. I love me some spice so I went with Tan-Tan. My appetite also pushed me to get a Tootsie Roll. My boyfriend decided to go with the Gomoku Yaki Udon. \n\nThe server brought out a complimentary salad and not too long later came our Tootsie Roll and noodle dishes. The Tootsie Roll was good, but it definitely wasn't the best quality. As for my Tan-Tan_Men, the bowl and its contents were huge. I was so excited to eat even though I knew I wouldn't finish it. As for the taste of the broth, it was spicy, even for me. I usually pride myself on being able to take on a lot of spice, but the fact that it was spicy mixed with the heat of the boiling broth made it even more intense. I even choked on it at one point, but as I kept eating it got more tolerable. It was tasty, but if I were to ever try their ramen again, I'd probably go with another one. The Gomoku Yaki Udon was very bland. It had a generous amount of seafood, but not worth getting. \n\nThe dishes may be hit or miss, but for under $7, my ramen was huge. I've been to places that give me less than half of the portion size for double the price. It wasn't the best I've had, but it was good enough to satisfy my ramen fix. The servers were very friendly and efficient. I wish I lived nearby to try more of their dishes.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7GB3QKFUV17d1dwfqR1T_w", "review_id": "ZFqZPsjIvjNoiJjmBmTeAA", "text": "I'm in love. This cute little cafe is hidden in an equally small shopping strip mall. Parking is hard to come by if visiting at peek eating times.  My husband brought me here for the Ramen. Noodles are a comfort food to me and I was stressed out about an interview. The food was fantastic! The waitstaff was friendly and bustling everywhere. \n\nThe ramen is perfect! I'm pretty sure that the only way to get better ramen is to be in Japan. My husband had a traditional bowl and I went for a spicier version with wider noodles. We also added a spicy tuna roll (large enough for two) and a plate of pot stickers. Everything came out fresh and hot, there was both silverware and chopsticks available (for which I'm grateful....I'm still learning to handle chopsticks), and even with the snug seating arrangement (I could have reached over and snag food off my neighbors table) it never felt rushed or uncomfortable. \n\nAlso, this cafe is one of those strange combination fusion restaurants. They've combined Japanese with Italian. We didn't try any of the Italian food, being there strictly for the ramen, but the place was bursting with people ordering huge plates of noodles with red sauce. \n\nIf this place were closer to my home, I'd have to make a special budget item for eating there regularly.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tTQwXGXwGrcEnrJ4gziGAg", "review_id": "FM5zY5vJwzda3UZdeuuoUQ", "text": "I love this place! It's where I first discovered my love of sushi, I had eaten sushi before, but nothing quite as amazing as the Vegas roll I had here, and I am OBSESSED with it, it is the best I have ever had. also the ramen here is delicious. I recommend getting a big bowl of the Hakata.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WgiJm9CLEg8KgihjbC8hVw", "review_id": "67tsh37yjCCt3uppJilfAg", "text": "Loved the feel of this place. I had Suki Udon and was blown away! So good and so much food. My son had a just OK pasta dish and spent most of the time eating my soup. Even with both of us chowing down, we still took some leftovers home. The dumplings were good, but not great. We'll be back for sure to try more dishes. A!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7H67UajafPlYolAH05XhGA", "review_id": "amnYIjNw7QIILbppwFgApw", "text": "The tempura orange roughy has ruined me on all other food. It was possibly the most delicious thing I have ever had. The coating was crunchy, but not rough and the sauce it came in was rich and delicious! My husband is constantly dragging me to Chinese places that serve mediocre noddle dishes with so much salt, I can barely finish them, but this was a pleasant surprise! The atmosphere was lovely and the green tea ice cream was amazing! Cannot wait to go back. Oh yeah, it's incredibly reasonable for the food your getting. We couldn't believe how little we paid for such fantastic food!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GhwQHsKCeHEdGfVRnuWX5g", "review_id": "mWOt4GH37ZE_8-KR6ddIfA", "text": "This place made me wanna start a bad-food-diet! Ok. Maybe I should start a little more positive.\n\nThis place has decent ambience. That's about it. The restaurant staff that I encountered was non-friendly, non-welcomy, and probably non-existent!\n\nThe biggest offense is the food! I cannot believe so many other reviews were soooo positive. I came in a little late (9:15 p.m.) and that may have rubbed the waiting staff wrong, but there were 2 other parties that came in after me.\n\nGoing back to the food. I ordered Miso Ramen and an addition of cha-shu (pork), and a side of Agedashi Tofu. \n1. The Miso ramen came with a slice of salmon.  Really? Salmon??? It was not the best combination to say the least. Miso?? There was hardly any miso in the soup. It was so diluted, I almost had to imagine the taste of miso. BTW, the cha-shu was like left-over and an after-thought added to the ramen. I am guessing the owner is trying to pull a fast one.  \n\n2. Agedashi Tofu. This is a freaking joke. An insult to the patron of the restaurant. Really!! How lazy can this restaurant get! Essentially a silken tofu deep fried with some dashi-based sauce. What did I get? A re-fried chinese firm tofu which was probably microwaved with a bunch of undercook or recooked vegetable tempura. The sauce? Dilluted straight from the bottle tempura sauce!\n\n3. Iced Green Tea. This one is not as bad as some other Asian fusion restaurant. They actually used a decent roasted green tea with a hint of roast barley.  Unfortunately, it is so very dilluted.  The guy from the next table was complaining that he was drinking water!\n\nI also saw something not very nice; a waiter recycling butter from a table.  I know it is sealed but, really??? in front of customers?\n\nThis place really cut corners in terms of food and service. \n\nBenefit of doubt? Maybe, since I tried this place only once, but once is enough for me. I saw 2 sushi rolls ordered by a couple that came in after myself. Not impressed at all.\n\nBottom-line, lazy effort at best. Worst case scenario, cheap food costing big bucks giving patrons food-poisoning from re-using left-overs!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Gh1EXuS42DY3rV_MzFpJpg", "review_id": "f5uUoW5O6sGoZiSMewPxJA", "text": "This place was AWESOME!!!  My wife and I have been driving by this location for a couple years and finally decided to go in, I had a yearning for Ramen.  It did not disappoint.  We got there just before happy hour, which is always a bonus, but would still go outside of happy hour.  The menu is quite extensive, the bonus is they have Italian noodle dishes as well.  We have been told that this is authentic to Japan so I was impressed to see this in the valley, having been to many \"Japanese\" restaurants.\n\nWe decided to try many different dishes, and were equally impressed with all.  I had the TanTan-Men, a spicy Ramen with pork, delicious.  We shared some tuna sashimi, which was fresh and tasty (looked like real pink, no added color).  We also shared the Seafood Delight roll, which has tuna, 'krab' and is topped with a scallop, fantastic.  The last thing we ordered were the Spicy Korean Ribs, this was my least favorite, but still good.  Of course the Kirin (on draft) was flowing as well as the house Saki.\n\nOverall the CherryBlossom Noodle Cafe impressed us to say the least.  We will be back to try more.  Thank you CherryBlossom, keep up the Great Work.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zG7NW5vCKJZRcBR95qEuMw", "review_id": "CgKx7egGtKrVkpSnqV_IOQ", "text": "3.5 stars, but I've rounded up.  I've been coming here for years...and I keep coming back.  Its known for the noodles and I'd recommend the ramen (nothing like the packaged stuff you get for 20 cents, and you'd stock up and eat three times a day as a starving student).  I also love the udon noodles. \n\nIf you're more of a rice person, the unagi (freshwater eel) rice box is my husband's favorite.  But a recent price jump in the price (it used to be 11, and now is 17) is making him change his mind about what to order.  The sushi is decent, but this is not a sushi house, so keep that in mind.\n\nThe complimentary bread is awesome (although they don't give banana bread anymore, and that really was my favorite).  Lastly, as others have said the service isn't the best.  It's a bit slow, and they're always very crowded.  But take your time and enjoy the company you're with and you'll be fine!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TH6_NDQIcEZkM2U6Br58CQ", "review_id": "jkncgX8S4RnCHzfDdtKCwg", "text": "This place was awesome! We ordered 5 different things and loved them all except one! Great atmosphere, awesome service and friendly people. We had the hot pot, lettuce wraps, some short ribs (dont remember the dish title) ramen and marsala (this is the one we didnt care for) Interesting unique flavors. Also, very inexpensive! We ate like kings and only spent about $30", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cb_N2blI9xsF8vaFL5Cwcg", "review_id": "7LFuNJqq-iup3KSHvJZQig", "text": "I'm confused! We went for the sushi and ramen, however, the people next to us were having spaghetti and italian! Needless to say, they have a wide variety menu.  The sushi was ok and the ramen was decent.  It was just weird to get served warm rolls and butter before my spicy tuna roll came out.  I've had better sushi and ramen (not in Phoenix yet but this was my first shot) in so cal so I'll have to update when I venture to another sushi place in town.  Service was good.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "GCToyOzdSlnT9IjnpJa63A", "review_id": "a0ZDEuLz30xjQkixIgI9UA", "text": "This place is amazing for so many reasons!!!!!!  Lets start with their customer service and attention to detail!  We had our to go order and our left overs and we are on the way out and our waitress checks our bag and says \"hold on part of it is missing\" WOW!  I gotta say that hasn't ever happened to me in any restaurant!  I would have been home and then realized I was missing something and then had to go back!\n\nAlso for all my veggie friends...this place has some amazing options for us.  I gotta say I haven't enjoyed a meal as much as this place in a VERY long time and their excellent customer service is the icing on the cake.\n\nThe best part however is hearing tourists say \"HEY THAT WAS CONNIE CHUNG\" I corrected them and said \"Do you mean Lin Sue Cooney?\" it was good for a laugh but you just never know who you will see here!  it is AMAZING!  GO!!!!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PZ9FB1czAYXuxLH7eegBvQ", "review_id": "dd-J5twFJhD85PBuPKXFMg", "text": "If you love good food, & the whole in the wall authentic experience is your thing than this is the place for you...", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tBvrnSCLSpUdCDm5w5GPkg", "review_id": "oQxV7GhOW1lJr4yGFtMx2A", "text": "Noodle Cafe is a restaurant whose identity is such that if you are a food in a culture that values noodles you can enjoy a meal. So you can order Italian or Asian food. They also have Sushi if that's your thing but I have no opinion on how that would taste since I don't indulge. I have eaten here many times in the past and have always liked the food (especially the Thai Beef Salad) and the price.Today I realized I had not been in a few years so I took an out of town friend here who loves ethnic food. I made the mistake to do a weekday lunch during normal lunch time. I think that  might have been the first time I did that and probably my last. (live and learn I guess)\n   The food was just OK, not great, not bad. They usually have unique and wonderfully tasty desserts but the carrot cake was just average. Maybe they had run out of their cool tarts and ethic fun treats. In the past they had always given out their wonderfully delicious banana bread free with their bread baskets( worth the trip alone) but not today. I did get their little cinnamon toasts though. YEAH!) My Chicken Slaw Salad was fine, good, but again not great. So I guess I am not sure if they have changed the way they do things or maybe it was just an off day. I just wasn't as wowed as I used to be and the place was ridiculously packed. \n   The thing that always gets to me in an annoying way here is how surprisingly bad the service is. It has always been terrible and continues to be so. Sad. I waited ten minutes to even be acknowledged when I walked through the door. The food service wasn't great either. They have always needed more help so it confused me when they expanded several years back. I see they still don't get it. If you are a busy, popular establishment please staff accordingly.  \n   If you want to try dining here there are still some positives. I would just go off hours and somehow get them to give you a slice of their Banana Bread. lol! The lunch specials were rather cheap actually so that's another positive, but be prepared to be in a cramped and crowded restaurant.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OV0oZojEkxYO5P2We6_uKQ", "review_id": "yT88fE-ZbHgwj01TLLL_Cg", "text": "I have been going to Cherry Blossom ever since I was little and I keep coming back. I am a very picky eater so any place that can make me want to come back is worth at least 3.5 stars to me. \n\nCherry Blossom seems to have a bit of an identity crisis though because while it is known for its Japanese food, especially the noodles, they sell Italian food as well for the people who are not as adventurous with their meal choices. If it were up to me, I would get rid of the Italian and stick to what they do best: Japanese. \n\nEvery time I go to Cherry Blossom, I find myself reviewing the menu for the millionth time but returning to my home-base anyways: the veggie tan udon. For those of you less versed in Japanese cuisine, vegi tan udon is a bowl of udon noodles with vegetable tempura in it. \n\nAnother thing that keeps me coming back though is that there are numerous vegan and vegetarian choices which is great for a vegetarian like me. \n\nMy last note is that the service is phenomenal almost every time, with the exception of only one waiter that I really dislike. He is extremely dense and not very knowledgeable about the food on the menu, not to mention hard to get along with. He is the only reason that Cherry Blossom doesn't get five stars from me.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "iWh7h24DpKWFtKZGl81kxg", "review_id": "1A2YGIFN2tGeZM5X0m4vBA", "text": "My dad wanted to go here for Father's Day, and I hadn't been before...ended up being me, my boyfriend, my brother and my dad, my boyfriend being the only one who had been here before (yet was ambiguously unhelpful regarding the menu and how good it was). I had the Rei-Shabu (rare sliced beef on cold noodles), Dad had pad thai, the brother had pork katsu, and boyfriend had hakata (pork ramen). We started with some appetizers...summer rolls, the boys had a spider roll, and we had an order of the Cajun soft-shell crab. My beef and noodles were delicious, not as rare as I had expected (this was a good thing, I was a little nervous after I ordered it), the summer rolls were good, but the Cajun soft-shell crab was AMAZING. My dad is from Boston and eats a lot of seafood and we eat a lottttt of crab and this was one of the better places in Phoenix I've had soft-shell crab. It wasn't overly fried like some places (ahem, RA) and the Cajun seasoning was amazing, along with the dipping sauce (I ended up pouring the leftover sauce over my noodles - YUM)...if you are a fan of crab, you have to try it! Overall, everything was great, everyone loved their food, decent prices and something for everyone (next time we might try the Italian items...interesting mix of food at this place!).", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5GXX165pn4zqQKkfpOT76w", "review_id": "9ORYoixc2cqVZRBf6godHg", "text": "I've never tried the Sushi here, but the Katsu Don (Pork Cutlet Bowl) and Sansai Udon are exquisite!  I was born and raised in Japan, and this is so far the only Japanese restaurant that I've been to which serves essentially the same dishes as in Japan.  \n\nI've seen some complaints in price hikes such as the Unagi (fresh water eel), but the market price has gone up in the last several years by 60-70%, so it's not their fault.\n\nService is usually pretty good, but it can get pretty busy on some evenings.  Luckily, they have some complimentary bread rolls and mini-cinnamon toasts.  It's not enough to spoil your appetite, but it's something to nibble on until your food arrives.\n\nBasically, it's the only Japanese restaurant that I go to, because I know I can get good, satisfying food for a good price.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M6oU3OBf_E6gqlfkLGlStQ", "review_id": "kLI8Ocwcw1x9s73j84b93w", "text": "A ad on a the Middle East radio forum reminded me about this hidden little place.\n\nI stopped in for lunch and the options were quite unique. I had a miso base ramen with salmon in it. What a great combo for 6.95 The miso was light and the noodles were firm the salmon was poached in the broth and full of salmon flavor. \n\nThe meal came with bread and a few sweet things not a match but good non the less.\n\nGood food wide variety give it a try.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xHIyBT2iOb4d0ytVMfAzTg", "review_id": "vFNGi6_5UDGoATXcSTE1oA", "text": "Great food and my water glass was always full.  I loved the tofu noodles and I usually don't like that kind of thing.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JGGXT447a5zVfanaIUb8uQ", "review_id": "0tGAuwet5NAF3YG52lXfmQ", "text": "The sever forgot about us and my katsu curry tasted like meat gravy. What a waste of my precious hard earned money.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_9WdLStCJUKWiQhyCzckoA", "review_id": "DY6JVYwZBKOaSRY-aBUAtw", "text": "love the cold soba noodles", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5iVA1e-VmIDhFKW_afXCVA", "review_id": "HdMZkiBG7on4F7ASsIP42A", "text": "By far the best Asian fusion I have ever had! Staff is incredibly friendly, welcoming, and polite.\nOver all other businesses in the Valley, I recommend this one. Go here! You will not be disappointed.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NxnbYuW6vbemy3PJIDnQLA", "review_id": "ZD9rO9ZFFvg5zx-e83Suzw", "text": "This was a bit of a disappointment. Sushi rice was way too sweet, and the pasta was overcooked. Overall food was ok but worse than I had expected given the 4 star rating and seemingly authentic menu.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ypz7hxOCnrg8Y8vxHJU-sQ", "review_id": "gKvHT2yjAujw0FKwRAqmwQ", "text": "This place was recommended to me by a highly respected co-worker who really knows your food. I was looking forward to trying the Bento Box because it seemed like a good deal for only $10. It's really busy at lunch time but they have a decent lunchtime menu. \nSadly, we were seated and had our drink order taken, but no one approached to take our order for another 25 minutes. Our waiter kept telling us he'd be back in 2 minutes but eventually we had to flag down a different waiter just to take our order. On the flipside, he gave our table comp. adamame and eel sauce, no charge to make up for our wait. We received our food promptly after that. I was impressed with how much you get on the Bento Box. The salad had like an ounce of dressing on it so that wasn't all the great. The rice stuck together and the steak had a little bit too much fat still on it. The sushi was great and I liked the soup too. The best part was the eel sauce everthing could be dipped in.\n\nI was so pretty bummed at the service, but I understood it was the lunchtime rush and the place was filled. Probably won't be going back soon though.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u-M4jMYKXsj-l1BYdyNpRQ", "review_id": "Ktoqngx81hBmtXrVhEAKSQ", "text": "Horrible service. Barely acknowledged when you first walked in. Slow service and waited for my check for 20 minutes before getting up to go get it myself. Will not come again.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "jdeNI5TTTuM6mj3HTgstRA", "review_id": "xMds5j-E07JTGNkoHxDFfw", "text": "Groovy concept, flawless service, nice variety, really cool drinks.\n\nGet the plum soda. It's a small glass of some plum wine that'll knock your socks off, with a splash of club soda, and an \"ume\", some sort of small Eastern plum at the bottom. There are tons of sake based beverages, beer mixed with grapefruit juice or calpico (google it, n00bs), and some cool non-alcoholic beverages.\n\nThen, there's the sushi. More than reasonable pricing for the location and decor. I was feeling awfully Arizonan that day, so I ordered the \"baja norte\" just to be brave and try a fun, albeit bastardization of sushi. Spicy yellowtail was actually spicy! Yay! It was just a *little* too salty, however. It was still a steal, and there are still a couple dozen other options if you're pretentious about experimental rolls like yours truly.\n\nApparently there's a ton of stuff here I need to try, and fortunately I can do just that without breaking the bank! Take a little detour from the light rail area and give Cherry Blossom a chance.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "125BWA95-0GR2tIQDZ23dQ", "review_id": "jPW2dGZnzxTVh3Y_6xoIAg", "text": "One of my all-time favorite places. What other Asian restaurants serves you bread (super yummy bread I might add) at the beginning of the meal? The menu features Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese and Italian.... yes that's right, Italian dishes. I've never had any of the Italian items but friends of mine say they're delicious. I honestly have never had a bad meal or bad service there. Lots of tofu and veg-head selections, plus fabulous sushi, noodle bowls and rice dishes. The lunch time Bento box specials are a must--tons of food, great price.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WwtPIz6yNEY2LAo0jfvHxw", "review_id": "TcPq2J4fqqugdBdRQHJtFw", "text": "Best ramen I've had in Arizona.  Very tasty broth.  Nice ambiance and fast service.  They have a wide selection of Japanese appetizers, plum wines, sushi and noodles.  Also have Italian pasta on the menu.  Will go back for more!  Excellent and unique dessert choices as well!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MOpFJnB5HyXdXW1sMwz7Bg", "review_id": "1n6AhAJ6n92x_vesTaWZyA", "text": "Now THIS is ramen! I even ordered it for take out and could tell with my first slurp that it was everything I'd been looking for. Complex broth, yummy noodles, all the right toppings...the only thing I would have changed is the pork, which was tough and chewy and not melt-in-your mouth delicious. I'd definitely try again while dining in to see if the quality I'd the pork improved. The rest of the ramen was so tasty it didn't matter! \n\nAlso, for take out the service was super quick and friendly. The prices are great, too! I got the ramen lunch special which came with a California roll that was incredibly tasty and fresh, and it came out to under ten bucks for a lot of food!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e0Rls_7QxkVcFJtUXDaA0A", "review_id": "YyiMc0UvSMIXUyXNFipPmg", "text": "Love this place.  Hakata Ramen is the best bowl of noodles in town.  Sure, it's no Shinsengumi of Los Angeles - but in Phoenix this is as good as it gets.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nf656QMXHTuSmu-FGbrB-g", "review_id": "Os2Q2InMTtGzw1LucyKtpg", "text": "I love \"hole in the wall\" restaurants. This place has great decor, cozy feel, and great staff. Their menu has items to please all palettes.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n7A5fpA20EeJ44msCGoXKg", "review_id": "uDtdHbMV45wfJ3sK8tMXOQ", "text": "This is my first time here for lunch. I am a little disappointed at the Alaskan roll here. I think Kabuki has really good sushi. But I really like the Cha Shu Ramen here compare to Kabuki. The soup of the ramen tastes delicious, creamy, and you just want to finish drinking the whole bowl of the soup. \n\nThe waiters here are fantastic and they are really friendly. One of the waiters recommended me white wines with a patience and kind face. She knows a lot of about wines. \n\nLove this place! Definitely come back for the ramen! For the ramen soup!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hSEv6hOHIJt2kaFHr2vsPw", "review_id": "Eb4ajn0AuvYvdioT05ETSQ", "text": "What a cool and unique place! The food is fantastic. The chicken katsu was amazing !!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "raMSkwLdZ-kFea1fTY_-Ew", "review_id": "nEWqgpVbwNrDb1THKnEFBw", "text": "Gigantic menu...and kind of all over the place.  Everything from noodles to sushi, so it's a great place for the family because everyone can have something different.  Service is ok, but this place is swamped.  Food is very good...and the noodles authentic, so we'll definitely visit again!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fiAqY5D6p4AHRn2lK9KEwQ", "review_id": "Jej3QbrTgu0hOUHagLNtYQ", "text": "The takana ramen was tasty. Especially the broth. Also tried the extremely spicy gyoza pot. I love spicy food, so it wasn't extreme at all, but good nonetheless. Will definitely be coming back to try the other noodle offerings and dessert.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "REQcPI6iDpJ4yefsLh5Kgg", "review_id": "gRbWvkDThQAQtWt7EoBF4w", "text": "I have been coming here for years.  Lately, I've been getting their miso ramen lunch special.  I always substitute rice noodles, never had an issue.  Today, i was charged regular price on the dish without being told by the server that it wouldn't qualify for the lunch special due to the substitution.  It was only $3 more for the rice nooodles, but it's more the customer service that upsets me.  As much as I love their food, they have lost a customer.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "k2u1F6spBGhgk2JtAe97QA", "review_id": "MkWuFq5zGdxdjAJ5cfGVWA", "text": "This is my most favourite place for ramen. It's not like the kind that comes in plastic pakaging that could double as a door stop. The seasoning doesn't come in a high sodium content foil packet, no. This bowl of piping hot miso ramen is big enough for two and comes with a filet of salmon in it; bits of corn, scallions, and bean sprouts for a hearty bowl of YUM! I have had lots off the menu here as I really do love this place. The Miso Ramen is by far my favourite. My tiny always orders gyoza. The sashimi is fresh also! I have no complaints for this place. Ever.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8_nmcrZX28dC654priVVMA", "review_id": "s3Gojz01VCMG6PinpfLq9g", "text": "I've been meaning to review this place for a while. We stumbled upon this joint by accident and I'm so glad that we did! We haven't been here that the place wasn't bustling with people, even at 9 at night.  They do a great job of getting you seated with tables tucked into every place possible. \nEverything is fresh and full of flavor. We try something new each time and it has never disappointed.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4bEB0RtHqIZw83i3bTly6g", "review_id": "gnxXX8R5ooFHJ7TCa_VasQ", "text": "Love, love, love their pork ramen!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WwtPIz6yNEY2LAo0jfvHxw", "review_id": "WAQGrtnrLh7nxbVonfYKhQ", "text": "I went back again for more ramen.  This time is just as good as last time, with even larger portion.  I also went during happy hour this time around 4:30pm on a Wednesday and the restaurant was kicking.  Catepillar roll had good portion size and fresh for $6, calamari too.  They also had spicy ribs on the appetizer menu...got to try that next.  Udon in iron pot looked good too! Service is once again fast and friendly.  It really is becoming one of my favorite joints in AZ.  Located in a small plaza.  4.5 stars!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cA80EeQ8Fcv9uMQYg_7ubg", "review_id": "w6ZWvPwEgN5Kl9qU8_T3NQ", "text": "Since it's walking distance from our house I like to try places near us.  This was our 3rd visit to Cherry Blossom.  We'll, we have made the decision it's not that great.  \n\nFood:  Average...believe me there is better. \n\nService:  Wait staff is always overwhelmed and run around like chicken with their heads cut off.  We were sitting near a table being cleaned off by a frantic employee and she was wiping so fast the dirty food was hurdled into our table top - gross!  Have to beg to get our green ice tea refilled, trying to make eye contact with service staff and they avoid you. The whole place is under staffed and overwhelmed.  \n\nNOTE:  Manager/Owner = Get a food runner.  Thats all they do -- run food!  It's simple. I am sure the service staff doesn't want to pay out their tips to a food runner.  But, its either that or loose more customers due your very bad service.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QNE7a9cRs5vGFIKCOmN84Q", "review_id": "yW5ud0csCT_E6nFsKUQmPQ", "text": "Avoid avoid avoid. What is this place Japanese? Italian? Do they know who they are? We ordered seaweed salad - I think my frys has better salad for $2; my daughter ordered California rolls - very average; the pad Thai was as bland as I have ever had and the calamari was over fried and zero flavor - no wonder they offer  sauce. Kids liked the cinnamon flavored bread so that accounts for one star.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DG18kprgqwSf-IT1YmeYjA", "review_id": "OD-x47CkwoPFAqZw6GS4ZQ", "text": "Wonderful place! If you come around 4:30/5 you shouldn't have trouble finding a table. All the desserts are excellent. I don't have anything bad to say!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lHPFFu5Hq2G1D17q1aU8Bg", "review_id": "y8EFjlzgSyXvIRCTZJV7zw", "text": "Two appetizers, two entrees and an alcoholic drink for under $40. The soba w/ buckwheat noodles... delicious and gluten-free. I'm in heaven.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Eaf8rp_tMi4rRo_WsIP-EA", "review_id": "MG-i5oi9mTkNEtz-NVN-DA", "text": "Overrated! Service was terrible and food was below average. Tables were dirty and server refused to get cucumbers from the sushi bar, even we offered to pay for them. I offered the Gomoku Yaki Udon - pork was overcooked and overrun with whole calamari that still had eyes... Interesting decorating - Asian, Italian, and French with Christmas lights. Disappointed... :/", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kaGx0o-K3fY9fIm4wA_1Rg", "review_id": "nWpDB9byRpWJR9cf8XdKNQ", "text": "I love good ramen.  I fell in love with ramen at Santouka Ramen in San Diego and Los Angeles.  When I heard about Cherry Blossom I was hoping to finally have a place to go to in Phoenix that would give me my ramen fix without having to drive to California.  My wife and I visited Cherry Blossom and I was disappointed in their lack of selection for ramen.  Cherry Blossom serves asian dishes of all sorts and even Italian dishes.  It is a very odd concept to me but it all revolves around noodles.  They have five choices for ramen.  I'm used to getting pork miso ramen at other ramen houses.  Cherry Blossom didn't exactly have that. They had miso ramen with salmon slices.  I relented and got the miso ramen with salmon slices.  When I was served I was immediately encouraged by the color of the broth which was a light brown and not transparent, just as it should be.  I could tell there was less oil in this ramen broth than at Santouka.  The broth was pretty good, but a hair on the salty side.  Don't get me wrong, I expect the broth to be very high in sodium and cause me to gain several pounds of water weight, but this was saltier than I am used to.  The fish was done properly but I hadn't looked forward to that as much as the noodles.  The noodles weren't bad.  The noodles were good but not quite the quality as places I visited in California and Las Vegas.  I expected to have more vegetables and/or seaweed in the dish.  Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed my dish and it was priced appropriately at $8.60 plus tax, but it didn't wow me.  If you compare Cherry Blossom to Republic Ramen in Tempe, AZ, Cherry Blossom wins hands down.  The noodles and broth have so much going on and is far superior to Republic Ramen. \n      Cherry Blossom has Japanese beer on tap and good house saki.  Both were reasonably priced.  The cocktail recipes didn't appeal to me at all.  I have been to Japanese bars before and they had some complex recipes that showed allot of thought and passion for bar tending at those other places but these Cherry Blossom recipes looked uninspired and like they were written by someone that wasn't used to making cocktails professionally.  \n       All in all, I would go to Cherry Blossom if it is near you or if you are just dying to get your ramen fix and you don't have a lot of options living in Phoenix but I prefer other ramen houses I have been to in Vegas and California much more than Cherry Blossom.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W_R-gVF8OHNrIhtmyhDnyg", "review_id": "d49GVMlFFCuCbJ1FrqxRnA", "text": "champon noodles is one of our favorites. the cinnamon bread is awesome", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XqioJEJj93egWzZy70sImw", "review_id": "55SswdOQAyUvIk--X0hEUg", "text": "Fantastic ramen and awsome service!  Will be going back for sure!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aeJ9K9s_jKgUkMtww2GGCA", "review_id": "xpAy5_8f780Yr3LF5LEhag", "text": "I loved this place it seemed very authentic the watress was very friendly and the food is delicious plus the price is great. we had just about everything we could order on the menu and it was great. I expected to pay a big bill at the end but didnt it was well and fair priced so the watress got extra for being extra special. I would say at least try it once.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oYV47wWc9x_quNa986nfnA", "review_id": "uMoVJmVOsik6LoZPxVCf-Q", "text": "Friday1/4/13  5PM... wait staff is ALWAYS overwhelmed when ever we come here.  There was not wait to be seated but the wait and kitchen staff are like chickens with their heads cut off.\n\nWe sat for 15 minutes before we were able to order drinks and the waiter quickly ran off before we could get our appetizers order placed... He showed up 10 minutes later with our wine and then it took another 20 minutes to get the appetizers without one (Pan Shrimp) with the excuse that the fryer is all backed up (remember it's only 5 PM on Fri). \n\nThe Salmon Sashimi was NOT good. While there was a huge amount It was not Sashimi quality ... in fact, it was almost white in color, bland and hard to describe texture.... more Wasabi helped hide it so I could choke it down. If I want the kind of raw salmon, I can get it at the super market.  \n\nThe fried calamari was tough as was the calamari in the Iron Pot Nabeyaki Udon seafood (as usual, the last time we though it was the exception but apparently, its the rule here). I can't remember when I have ever left fried calamari on my plate. I simply couldn't continue to chew this stuff. \n\nIron Pot Nabeyaki Udon seafood was tasty but the amount of actual seafood was dramatically smaller then past visits. They claim shrimp, scallops, calamari, clams fish and vegetables but no shrimp, fish or vegetables were present. One piece of calamari was so big, tough and chewy that I couldn't eat it... not sure what part of the squid that was from.  When I commented to the waiter asking what the deal was with the calmari that is was like shoe leather, he said he didn't know and ran off (with the 1/2 eaten plate of Calamari.\n\nThe panko shrimp was very good as was the chicken parm my dinner companion ordered (what a contrast to Asian menu items). Perhaps he was onto something.\n\nI have eaten here a number of times and the same problems seem to be on going.  I will avoid in the future or at least these menu items.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QZWAvRJaIVj0_z1XsLAgPw", "review_id": "qIqPdTiGHFtPSLDODeYjTw", "text": "Good, solid place. I'm a big fan of the ramen... It's a big bowl of happiness. Never had a problem with the service (only place I've ever been to where the server apologized for interrupting me when she was checking in) as everyone has been very nice.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DqvKvKYFw-yCYZbOBs74ng", "review_id": "tpwxpQDdXh5ycJfxkL0J-A", "text": "I really loved their ramen and katsudon!  Next time, I really wanna go there during their happy hours :)", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nqVQzC05lCwUJCDHN_KreA", "review_id": "WnT2n9bLPBMjaDK-TtD9SA", "text": "Went here xmas eve. Delish and great service!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4lkTIhTuMhLprQprGlTRlA", "review_id": "xELErewTMglpvdORKB4ZIw", "text": "FYI, the two seats at the end of the bar are reserved for me at all times. Well at least they should be and I'll say they are the best seats in the house. We get to see every dish that comes from behind the bar and usually make our dinner selection based on the \"order up\" items. It makes for an adventurous dinning experience.\n\nMy faves and must tries are the Extremely Spicy Gyoza Pot-Pot Stickers in Spicy Soup and the Tori Nanban (add Sansai Vegi). I have the Gyoza soup first then whatever brothy goodness is still left at the bottom of my bowl I add to my Tori Nanban. It's weird but a tasty ritual.  The Iron Pot soups are also really good.  I've yet to have any of the Italian pasta dishes. Although they look just as good as the Asian items, it just doesn't seem right for me to order Italian. Who knows, maybe I'll give one a try on my next visit. \n\nThe CBNC does get busy with a wait during the lunch and dinner hours and service can be inconsistent outside of the bar which is another reason I sit at the bar.  But I feel the food makes up for just a few easy to overlook annoyances.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "cUjy7cqOxoqq5l7XrNx4BA", "review_id": "CeQ7_p04dX4mWtwJ8Qp9Ww", "text": "This place is phenomenal and yes I wholeheartedly agree with other reviews that the best seats are at the bar...they are prime real estate as you get to see the beautiful dishes that come out of the kitchen. Get there early as we did (5 p.m) or risk waiting a long while. By 6 p.m, there was a line out the door!\n\nThe variety on the menu is downright staggering. There is everything from salads, sushi, noodle, rice, even Italian dishes.\n\nMy friend Michelle and I shared a total of three dishes and it was plenty of food. We ordered a ramen noodle dish with barbecue pork, a chicken katsu curry over rice, and a spicy Korean noodle dish. We had no room for dessert after these dishes!\n\nI cannot fault this restaurant for anything. The flavors, colors and prices were outstanding. Despite the bustling kitchen and the somewhat hurried staff, everyone was so incredibly pleasant. and service was warm and efficient. Considering all the orders that the kitchen staff were mingling with, our food came out in literally no time at all.\n\nCherry Blossom noodle cafe is more what I call an Asian fusion restaurant. It is a little dive that looks like nothing from the outside. You just have to be courageous enough to open the front door and discover the fabulous flavors of Asia that await to conquer your palate. I definitely would not say that Cherry Blossom  is Japanese by denomination. By far, it is my favorite Asian restaurant in the valley due to its incredible variety and flavors.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fIweOt1L5GIAnfV6IG5RAw", "review_id": "7Th-k6YAdBZnM_slwUC2og", "text": "This place is top notch! \n\nI have tired almost every one of thier asian noodle dishes but have not got a chance to try thier pasta dishes (though they look delish!) I find myself crazing thier soup about once a week! \n\nThe employees are Cherry Blossom are super friendly and helpful. I get togo food from here every once and awhile and it is ALWAYS correct and hot when I come to pick it up. \n\nMy Tip: Get the Udon! SO YUMMY!!!! Beef, Chicken & Shrimp... they are all good! \n\nCan't wait to go back!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bkgq4Ktyf1nvDKM5pq7bRQ", "review_id": "_uIno5C0kGbGxEI9QXavdg", "text": "So...I love this place. The Extremely Spicy Gyoza Hot Pot sold me on this place the first time I went and I return over and over again just to have it. That said, I've tried relatively few things. \n\nThe sushi is fine, not amazing. I like it enough to order it most times I go but I wouldn't go there just for sushi. The lettuce wraps with shrimp and vegetables are good but messy to eat since they are served with thinnish romaine leaves rather than the round butter lettuce leaves most places use.  My husband gets the pasta every once in a while and loves it.  I've tried his plates a couple times and I think it's good, not great, but that could be because he drowns it in shredded parmesan and I can't taste the real flavor it came out of the kitchen with. \n\nNext time I will get Tan Tan Men. Other Yelpers have raved about the Ramen and, although I've never tried it, I expect it to be delicious because it's made with the same soup as the Extremely Gyoza Hot Pot which, as I already mentioned, I LOVE. \n\nNow for the not so good...(but not so bad either)...\nThe last time we went we sat at the bar for the first time. Like other reviewers, I definitely recommend sitting at the bar if you can for two reasons: 1) when the place is busy, which it often is, the food takes a while to make it to your table and being able to watch the cooks provides a bit of entertainment to make the time pass quicker; 2) there's more space at the bar than at the 2-person tables. We usually feel pretty cramped at the 2-tops once we have drinks and an appetizer on the table but there's a little more elbow room and room for plates and drinks at the bar. \n\nHowever, sitting at the bar has a downside also...when you can see the cooks putting all the plates together, though it's entertaining, you can also see all the things they touch without wearing gloves.  I've never been sick after eating here and I will continue to eat here frequently despite having seen all this, but it does make me pause to think a bit when I watch a cook dip his bare hand into some seafood (which he throws into a pan presumably hot enough to cook off any germs) and then wipe his hand on a repeatedly-used wet towel as he grabs a bunch of lettuce leaves for a salad plate (without any heat to cook off germs) that goes directly out to the customer. Admittedly, I don't know much about proper food handling and what's ok and what's not, but bare handed food touching always weirds me out a little.  \n\nThat said, the food is delicious. It does take a while to get from ordering to eating but the cooks are hustling so I can't complain. Try the Gyoza Hot Pot. It's awesome. 5 stars without the wait and bare (but potentially clean-ish??) hands on food.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JasqtEEhYn1mIKoPpyootg", "review_id": "kmgjTZuLVb5bqRbySAltUw", "text": "I've been going to Cherry Blossom for a long time (several years), and it has always been fairly good--both the cooked noodles portion of the menu  as well as the sushi side.  I haven't paid too much attention to the Italian food.   Anyway, I went last night with my mother for a quick bite to eat.  The slow service is typical and doesn't bother me too much because the food used to be really good.  However, I ordered Baja Norte roll to start (jalapeno, spicy yellow tail) it was extremely fishy.  Also it came out at the same time as our entres, but like I said I'm used to so-so service here.  Maybe it was a bad night or something, but this fish stunk!  The noodles were pretty good, though the pork in my Gomoku Yaki Udon was kind of gristly.  I hope this was just a bad night, but judging by the recent reviews, I fear my local noodle bar has begun to slide...", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "UrJSPcSii2LyKViKotQ_Kw", "review_id": "o4J_bj6vxMP_lQGmNxsVPQ", "text": "Okay this is a noodle bar.\n\nCome here for noodles, and i mean all kinds of noodles, not just the japanese kind.\n\nI say this because their korean Jambon is one of the better ones in the valley, even confirmed by my korean friends.\n\nI think the soup noodles, soba, ramen and all are decent, but U shd all try the japanese fusion pasta dishes.\n\nYes pasta is noodles too :)  I especially liked the spinach noodles with chicken in alfredo sauce.  Trust me cause I am not a big fan of creamy alfredo, but theirs is balanced without too much of the cheesy taste of alfredo and the spinach pasta was cooked closed to \"perfection\",  yes its that good the day I went as the spinach noodles was just right, a little past al dente but not too soft and not too hard.\n\nI don't know about the sushi, but unless someone tells me they make a good sushi roll, I will not try it at a place thats called a noodle cafe :)  \n\nI also had a plum sake kind of cocktail.  Very good, very strong, even though it was a small cup.  My friend had the rootbeer float sake cocktail.  That one's worse and he feels the effects almost immediately.\n\nNonethless. Service is good. Price is decent.  Food is very good.  Definitely coming back.\n\nOh, this place is kind of small, so seating is tight, thus if you come in a big group, try and call ahead or get ready for a wait.  I know this place is famous for 30 mins to 1 hour wait, so don't be too surprised if you have to wait a while :)", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "beb6q-rqtiUu1JzKOARh5Q", "review_id": "Q5lolcnoMJ1ZeBpZ5VeSIg", "text": "This place is really nice and is tucked away in a plaza that is not really noticeable , this places mixes Italian with Japanese and Thai, I love their pad Thai, didn't really like their sushi though, they get realllly busy at nights especially Saturdays and during lunch time, their prices are not expensive and it is definitely a go to spot , I love it but that's if I can get a table!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-xl9DNFvcKf8v6lmYJkjRQ", "review_id": "1ln7PTKw4QJxbgY-Gj9hng", "text": "Wow! Didn't expect that! Excellent food the whole way around. Japanese and Italian mix? Ya gotta go. Sushi is excellent. Fast service but not fast food!!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ha2nti0HJG4zwz25c4S6Xg", "review_id": "2GZBbFEs-MmWmwZBUBu6BQ", "text": "I was amazed by this place! I went with a large group and everyone loved their dish. I could not believe that one restaurant could rock both Asia and Italian cuisine. They have homemade desserts too. The prices were amazingly low, for what was served. I have been telling everyone about this place! Make reservations - it gets filled up. It is Phoenix' best secret eatery!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DRN_PWlmU9-8ohTknnRdfA", "review_id": "HSwHJjG3-zDQ19IiOtTsow", "text": "Great ramen place!!! I recommend !", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k2dUoLC9wI5gkw6oNWAhlA", "review_id": "tRJpGeLZ-xcZfjMPTumH6w", "text": "This was my first time visiting Cherry Blossom Noodle Cafe. I thought that the concept of a noodle bar was interesting. \n\nI was kind of unimpressed by the lunch menu. There weren't that many options and I had a hard time finding anything that jumped out at me. Many of the lunch options were for rice or salad. I really wanted noodles, ie a noodle bar. \n\nI went for a Udon Combo Special with a California Roll. The roll was whatever, but the chicken in my soup was basic and kind of bland. \n\nThe food was average, but it was the service that left me unimpressed. The waiter was short and was very impersonal. He made my table feel rushed and as if we were an inconvenience for patronizing the restaurant. When we were ready to pay our bill, we asked for a spit check and he proceeded to tell us that he \"couldn't do tax in his head\" so basically too bad. We decided to spit the check 4 ways to be as easy as possible. Then as we were leaving he reprimanded us for not asking for a spit check before hand. I think it would have been nice for a server to be observant and ask us if we needed that rather than expect the table to make that known. A little foresight and customer service would have made a huge difference.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Fw5LYu9i4kWQ07bCLigr1w", "review_id": "DQW1MX4YMvk5PBTEk_Xumg", "text": "I really like this place. The atmosphere is nice and the good is really good. My girlfriend doesn't like their sushi. I think it's good for inexpensive sushi and a sake for lunch. There's a calamari salad that's very good. Recommended.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lLTg6MnyEHyei3wIf_vCHw", "review_id": "wXK1lpqQsfqommojYBPB5A", "text": "There is just something about this place. I have been there few times and I love it. I think it is becoming more popular, because wait for the table is getting longer. Price is decent, food is excellent and no complaints so far.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wUEp87FqOB9ew27Iz6zk_w", "review_id": "bn2UuoiFbxKqXTM2Bl7bqg", "text": "The food here is okay. I would come back if I was in the area and in the mood for Asian food, but it's not a place I'm looking forward to going to again. I ordered the seafood yakisoba. While I liked that there was a variety of seafood - squid, scallop, shrimp - the sauce wasn't very flavorful and a little on the oily side. My friend ordered the orange zest tofu with brown rice. I tried some and it tasted a little too sweet, but the tofu was cooked nicely (wasn't tough like some places make it).\n\nAs for the atmosphere of the restaurant, it's small and the noise level isn't too loud so you can easily hold a conversation with whoever you're eating with. But I don't think they have a great ventilation system because you can smell the smoke/cooking smells from the kitchen.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RMSfEYWbxqTliMJpM2b40g", "review_id": "m4arVc_ePpekMW9Lvlbi9w", "text": "The first time I went to Cherry Blossom noodle cafe, it was SUPER busy. The service was a little laggy, but understandably so. The seating also felt kind of cramped.\n\nBut with that being said, I absolutely LOVE the food. My boyfriend and I went there a few weeks ago. We ordered appetizers,drinks, a main course and dessert for about $30 (if even that, which doesn't include tips). And it was very well worth the money. Their green tea cake is amazing by the way;it has the right texture, and it's not too sweet, but not bland either, which is more than what I can say for most places.\n\nAnyway! The place has great food for a great price. I definitely plan on going there more often.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PKmdgBdD3KU5-bkK7A-Etg", "review_id": "mI1vjCTBD8h0_ZyAVchN1w", "text": "I went here with some friends a couple weeks ago at about 830 pm. It was great. I asked the server what he would recommend to me and he said the Pad Thai with chicken. I ordered the Pad Thai and it was delicious. The server was very friendly and helpful.\n\nWe came back a few days ago at about 430 pm and I was not as impressed. I ordered the Pad Thai again, but I was not happy with the server we had. She took forever to get our drinks and was not the friendliest. She also took my husbands soda while we were eating to refill it and took forever to bring it back. It was not even empty yet. I like the Pad Thai, but there is nothing else very appetizing on the menu for me. I would come back for the Pad Thai.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JQsyLbRcUGM1Z4zYrI3nOQ", "review_id": "N5Yme3mziZkbG48GKVyodw", "text": "Love this place.\n\nTheir spicy pot stickers, while not all that spicy, do come in a spicy soup, and are much more enjoyable than the plated boring ones.  The BF loves their Ramen super spicy soup Tan Tan-Men- his nose is runny and eyes are bloodshot by the time he is done eating!\n\nThe Tori Nanban is a great soup too, a little more bland.  Their udon noodles are a little thicker than spaghetti but SUPER tasty.\n\nThis place is a nice surprise, being in a non-descript strip mall next to a Domino's pizza and a drive-thru liquor store.  The inside is very quaint and nice and clean.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "D30Zx1lFfgOPsFJDA5WgTA", "review_id": "VRfgAN252fZXb7JWt4d7Xg", "text": "I have been coming here for years and the food has been consistently excellent, which is a hard feat for most restaurants. I particularly love the Chicken parmesan (best in Phoenix), and Yuka is my favorite server.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WtfjKK-2CcSW_P4xvOtvZQ", "review_id": "IYTn9owzFc0LCabyU4M7Rg", "text": "I had the tofu pasta with clam wine sauce. I have never tried tofu pasta before. It was very good. It's definitely a place for Japanese Italian (noodles) than traditional Japanese, but they have good sushi, too.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "V6rhoTCw7S6H8eHwv2M6Vg", "review_id": "jMfHj0bGOQtuyzItwxST3g", "text": "We needed a break from St.Patties festivities, and some food, and one of my fav yelpers Nader suggested CherryBlossom.\nYou can't beat this happy hour.  A beer for under $3, various appetizers for $2, $3, and $4.  Nader raved about the spicy gyoza hot pot, so freaking good.\nI got the tantan-men, spicy noodles with minced pork.  I like pork in all it's forms, and this was good.  I'm a sucker for ramen, and this is a great place for a fix!\nThe sushi, was ok, not show stopping.\nGreat place for happy hour!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 8, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "VexAJmqOClKzm8KbY7xs5g", "review_id": "jQliq7IjutXlOiDxwUpP3w", "text": "This is one of the places where I can say Japanese food has a little uniqueness to it. I like the whole Japanese Italian Cafe and Bakery look to it. It reminds me of the spin that the restaurants in Japan does too.\n\nI had the Tekka Don. Which was a sashimi rice bowl. It was good. Practically, it was a tuna roll not rolled up and put into a bowl. I used to get the Ika Mentai but that's becoming boring a bit.\n\nThe atmosphere is nice but you can definitely expect a wait. For the love of everything delicious, don't go to one of those American chains pretending to be a Japanese restaurant. :cough cough: Ra Sushi.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HF9BLaiiCVsgGLtsmzz0Eg", "review_id": "hlDcyZjHVc2f2MtcMZjVuA", "text": "Awesome! Pasta and Sushi at the same place, and both are done right. Price matches the quality of food and service. Parking is the only negative.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "ZvvxtxeTad9t3ZoxdNYe_g", "review_id": "MfJLHtkT7-8riHwj4RHPAA", "text": "My favorite  noodle-arium.  I'm long, long overdue to write something on Cherry Blossom, (and could have sworn I had at some point) perhaps my single favorite restaurant in the area.  In dozens of visits, determinedly working my way up and down the noodles from pan-Asian to Italian, I have never been disappointed with a meal at Cherry Blossom, with the exception of a single mackerel dish which I found not as tasty as other dishes and which also left me hungry - something never done before or since at CBNC.  \n   Last meal was Yakiniku, a \"Korean style thin sliced beef dish with vegetables served on an iron skillet.\"  Moderately spicy hot, delicious, and $11.  It's billed as a rice dish - if only the brown rice had come out before the end of the meal.  Friend Norm ordered an appetizer with his meal - which he reported was really good - if only it had come out before end of the meal - They were apologetic and didn't charge for the late arrival, but still . . . it's the kind of thing that happens frequently enough to keep me from giving that 5th star that the food itself has generally consistently deserved over the several years I've been enthusiastically dining there.\n\nOther great dishes: the thin sliced NY Steak with shitake mushroom sauce - tongue-burning sodium overload but the meat is a thing of beauty. Perhaps next time I'll try it with the sesame mustard sauce instead.  Don't think you like eel? Try theirs' - After a long ago year in China with a lot of rubbery eel and sea cukes that we referred to as \"bicycle handgrips\", I never thought I'd have a taste for eel (and I'm still not too confident about the sea cukes), but this is wonderfully prepared and absolutely delicious. Mark the Ika Yakisoba with calamari and vegetables on your list to try as well as the Korean Spicy beef and all the Asian noodle dishes. My housemate loves the Mixed Tempura dinner, though I find it a tad bland compared to my favorites.  Want something a little lighter but still filling, delicious, and out of the ordinary, try the Unagi salad with grilled freshwater eel and ginger dressing and most definitely the shrimp salad, a generous quantity of mixed greens with mango chutney  dressing on a large plate completely ringed by broiled (or fried?) shrimp with a mayonnaise dressing - It's a salad you'll want to remember to order again.  \nSkip to the Italian side of the noodle kingdom for a dozen (+1) delicious dishes ranging from the satisfying Marsala Chicken with Spinach Pasta in a rich, but not nauseatingly so, white cream sauce, to the Cajun Shrimp with Smoked Mozzarella, to a simple and also delicious Spaghetti Bolognese.  I can equally vouch for the Little Neck Clam in white wine  or marinara, among many other excellent offerings.  \n\nIt's a small restaurant, frequently with waiting line for seating on weekend evenings, but the wait has rarely been long - and it's well worth it.  Go when you have time to relax and perhaps be a little patient.  Your drink glass may be dry for a while before anyone notices, or has time to, and the service, always courteous, can otherwise be a little erratic, but the food is so worth it!.  Most entrees range from $9-12 and there's few among the extensive offerings above $14. \n\nNote that weekday lunchtime can be packed and hectic, and though the staff is literally running, it can take a while to get one's check and change.  Vaya con paciencia.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "0mWN-SJLbDE2LN-3QzOpeg", "review_id": "WOzsMkCCaTKxjreSV1orQw", "text": "I've actually never heard of this place since I live in the East Valley so it is quite far for me. However, my friends were RAVING about it and wanted to come here for dinner last night and I'm always up for trying new places. =)\n\nI actually really liked the ambiance of the restaurant. It has a cozy, mom and pop shop feel to it. As far as the menu, there are so many things to choose from! They have such a variety of things on the menu that it was so hard to know what to get. Plus I was starving so I wanted to try EVERYTHING! You can have some italian pasta, ramen noodles, sushi, cold noodles, hot noodles, Thai noodles or a rice dish. It was such a huge selection to choose from. \n\nI'm glad I came with my friends because I was so indecisive on what to order. I ended up getting the Chicken Pad Thai with a milk green tea to wash it down. I've never really enjoyed a green tea but when I saw it on the menu it was something different so I wanted to try it. It was actually quite tasty. They also have a variety of wines and cocktails to choose from. The Chicken Pad Thai itself was ok. I thought it was a bit salty and wasn't anything spectacular. \n\nAll in all, I don't think it's a restaurant that I would drive across town to. If I was in the area then it would most likely be an option to choose from, mainly because I also want to try their sushi and ramen noodles. But they are well known for their noodles so I'd like to come back to try that next time. =)", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7nlZJW84Adt6oYn2shnn_g", "review_id": "QCe6Uz693-MKcXwC1aEm3g", "text": "Come with time... it takes a while if you are here for the lunch time crowd.\n\nthe food is okay.  a little pricey for what you get.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "VCK3eQKToEkmu8jdSEbTwQ", "review_id": "XNh0E5x3FPQkdM28AgCtRw", "text": "This is THE place to go. Always busy, lunch or dinner, and their food is always superior. I've eaten here many times and I'm never disappointed. Their sushi is wonderful (I wish you guys would serve halibut!!) and their noodles are out of this world. Love the soba, chicken Parmesan, and especially the Salmon Cream Sauce.\n\nLooking upon the menu, a newcomer would think that the owners are crazy; this place offers cuisine from Thailand, Korea, Japan...and ITALY...but they do it well. I cannot rave enough about their kitchen and the guys scurrying like madmen at the grill. Bravo.\n\nBravo goes out to Yuka, who is the real star of the show. She's a fantastic server. After knowing her for a couple of years, she now greets me with a hug and an ever-present loud and genuinely warm greeting. \n\nI will never tire of this place. Cherry Blossom Noodle Cafe sets the bar high and keeps it there.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gJaHG7CwWCutVLY-2g1Ewg", "review_id": "B4CQwXmYBuS2SCbCMfnrFA", "text": "Our server Fumihiko, is such a sweet guy. He carefully explained the lunch dishes to me. I love the window table table they gave me. With the cute lil lamp. The dish I had Korean spicy Beef. Dilish..... & Green tea. It's a cute place. Gets packed at lunch, but it's worth the wait. Lunch prices so reasonable ... Bon Pettit . Saaaaaarap (Filipino 4 Yummmm) ..... I know I will be back. It's next door to my addiction Snoh Ice Savery, my summer hang out.... ^_^", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kaOiuiEBqCgmVgo75iLAtQ", "review_id": "4RxgAA6i-X7ndX3d9VDncw", "text": "Shared a bento box lunch and spicy potstickers.  Lunch was delicious!  Today was Katsu beef, pork cutlet, salad with beef, and sushi roll.  We were both very full and plan to go back.  We were told the bento box is different weekday with tempura and steak on Friday.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PDTei4MPoK4w6QmU8jRJ7A", "review_id": "ktSqfls1nnRTTb_Y7I1eDw", "text": "The RAMEN is excellent.  The owners are sweet and the ambiance is pleasant.\n\nI gave it a low rating for the customer service. My first visit I was seated in the back and had to wait for service a lot, for long periods of time.  I didn't mind due to the gracious hospitality\n\nMy second visit, was terrible. They saw me walk in and didn't offer me a menu or greet me. A second customer walked in after me and they helped that person first, instead of me.\n\nFinally someone asked if I had a question. I said no, I'm waiting for a menu. He turned to the hostess and said \"oh, why did you tell me she had a question?\" and then he just walked away leaving me to wait longer. \n\nWhen I finally got a waiter, I already knew what I wanted, I didn't waste the waiters time. I waited a LONG for my food until I ran out of time to eat it. THE WAITER DIDN'T CHECK ON ME AGAIN UNTIL I STOOD UP TO LEAVE. He had the nerve to ask if I needed anything. I told him I ran out of time to eat and had to leave. He didn't apologize, he just put the check on the table and left again. \n\nI do not know if this is a place where you have to wait for them to come grab the check or if you are supposed to take it up to the hostess but he never came back so I took it up to the hostess. She just stood there, IN FRONT OF ME, drying wet cups.\n\nI was just there for a lunch break soup. Why did it take an hour?", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xKw2GzJntT5ulq5oZI53hQ", "review_id": "zS4PGa4nIAiCwwR0n7jFNQ", "text": "What a superb dinner was had last night! We tried their squid salad and sushi offerings and they were EXCELLENT. Our server (I'm sorry I don't remember his name) was perfect, sweet and knowledgeable about explaining when asked \"Why does this place serve Asian fusion AND Italian food?\" I'm not giving the answer herein..you'll have to go try it to find out! What a find.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oQZeITmS8rppOi9YukhbaQ", "review_id": "WaMYDZX-EV-0iCxTVww7yQ", "text": "I love, love, love ramen. I had it in San Francisco, so that's my gold standard. I went to the Cherry Blossom Noodle Cafe and had the spicy Szechuan ramen. The broth was fantastic. However, the noodles did not seem like genuine ramen. They had the taste and texture of Italian vermicelli. My inner food snob was all like \"Sacre bleu! Zis eez sacrilege!\" but my inner glutton helped me to get over it and enjoy the delicious spicy soup.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LoJyA8uAzEwO1iXEqTI3Qw", "review_id": "bJ0935vC2T6_bOwLDeyi6w", "text": "Mmmm, Ramen.  Very good ramen.  Good tempura, not greasy at all.  OK Sushi.  Overall, any thing with noodles will be great.  Alway good service.  Usually get the Cha- Shu Ramen, huge bowl with lots of noodles and miso dashi.  Wife likes the Italian Pescatore.  \n\nIf you are in the area, give Cherry Blossom a try.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Jzla1XE7_BIgoEZgplPOpQ", "review_id": "tgPjhDgfTl91wowBN_51-w", "text": "Great place for Ramen!! I definitely recommend!!!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "cKG33X2zHPB6k5-Fr_0uMQ", "review_id": "-QUZkiwnNV-f7nd3QGp7xw", "text": "Had the Tekka Don and Korean Spicy Beef Noodles. The Tekka don was a bowl of rice, cucumbers, and fresh tuna. Cost 8 bucks, but great contrast to the the noodles. The noodles were stir fried with bell plenty of bell pepper, onions, and sliced ribeye (i believe); for 10 bucks you get just the right amount of heat.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bDLrx07XaaMJ6-YbBRhP5Q", "review_id": "ZW40Kk8TQEGfENqhctBLkA", "text": "Absolutely delicious ramen. The hakata and the chashu are my favorites. It can get busy but don't let a wait discourage you. Completely worth it.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "frm67YsEcoZRU1gIqQQj2A", "review_id": "avPjz7p1wEYjX7pxJzWd8Q", "text": "Ramen is a noodle dish near and dear to my heart. There are few noodle dishes out there that can satisfy the palate as well as a solid bowl of ramen. The key to good ramen is the excelling of three primary ingredients: the noodles, the broth, and the protein. \n\nThe noodles here are very well made with good consistency, texture, and fantastic compatibility with the broth. The broth itself has that signature creaminess, saltiness, and thickened smoothness that ramen broth should have. It gives the noodles a fine delicious dressing.\n\nAlas, the cha-shu pork is where the dish fails to amaze. While the BBQ flavor of the pork is adequate, CherryBlossom chooses to go the lean route in the preparation. The result is a piece of pork that is thick and devoid of fat. This flaw is a fatal one. Ramen noodles were designed in such a way that its fullest potential can only be achieved with fatty pieces of meat. In a true ramen dish, one seeks out the fatty piece of meat and treasures every bite as it enhances the richness of the broth and is counterbalanced by the starchiness of the noodles. CherryBlossom foregoes this authentic vision and opts for a healthier alternative. While it still delivers on most fronts, my inner samurai still desires that extra reach of flavor.\n\nOther reviews on Yelp also recommend their banana bread. However, I must condemn their banana bread and anybody else on Yelp who sponsors it. Their banana bread is incredibly dry and has a grainy texture quality to it. The flavor itself is very bland and the banana element is barely detectable. A shame.\n\nHowever, the dinner rolls that do come with your meal are quite good! They have a softness and fluffiness about them that nearly rivals Hawaiian rolls. Freshly baked and packed with flavor. An unexpected surprise!\n\nAt the end of the day, the entire experience was pretty good but far from great. CherryBlossom offers an eclectic mix of different cuisines and dishes. Though the ramen could not satiate, I am willing to return to test the other dishes. To be continued...", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IpCH-jaFA-1YgCdi6YmnFg", "review_id": "HD5pv1_D4drwMC4Zt8MHng", "text": "It was good.....meat was a little tough, but the seafood seemed fresh.  Bread was basic bread, nothing special.  The waiter kept screwing up our bill, \"hey this isn't right.\"  \"your right let me correct it\".  \"Uh it still not correct\".  It took them 4 tries to finally get it right.  There were two of us and we ordered 2 plates and 1 drink!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Fy06Jb9BZuSUow2CGEOWTA", "review_id": "gMJ0o4iyh3dq5M7vHrCPjQ", "text": "Always the best ramen. I had a late night craving for ramen so I went for a simple bowl of Hakata Ramen, delicious as always. I was extra hungry so I ordered the ole stand by...Gyoza, another excellent dish. Everything was great except my server was more interested in some guys at another table so I waited for my water, waited for my order to be taken, waited for my check...it took much longer than I wanted for a evening snack on a not so busy evening. Ramen...the best in Phoenix so far.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9w98lCfi2YcKf4uBFtETng", "review_id": "X7mYykbNwB1ygIlh502Mag", "text": "My dad, who's basically the biggest Asian cuisine connoisseur I know (and lived in Thailand during his military service), has visited many different places in Phoenix since our family moved here in 2006. \n\nNever has he actually wanted to cry from the deliciousness of food. It actually had me in shock. Nothing we've eaten in Phoenix (or actually that I've had in my entire life!) compares. This may seem like an overstatement, but I assure you, we wanted for absolutely nothing. \n\nWe started with an order of gyoza (pan-fried dumplings) that melted in your mouth and really didn't even need the sauce it came with. There were also Hawaiian homemade rolls that came out warm, fluffy and perfect. I ordered the chicken katsu (breaded chicken breast), and it was flavorful and not over-breaded. The rice was cooked extremely well! My father ordered the tempura bowl with brown rice and I don't think I've ever seen him speechless! All of this was about $20, so a really rather generous price for what we ordered. I can't wait to go back.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JgA7_pHUf4KKWj-n9vB-8A", "review_id": "vbCb1yjEmI4oDLflTr9yEg", "text": "Very good ramen. Had some excellent pot stickers and edamame as well. Cheaply priced as well!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jrejsSzs4x2JZ0DkeWSqxA", "review_id": "Qh8MAzR_kv6y5qsSQSVbKg", "text": "There is nothing better than the calamari salad - tops n 5 star\nThe saki clams r good too", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "diDUDx82VePOC1hObkHwMw", "review_id": "Y5nwLeYDZhDK9874i_MsAA", "text": "Came here to celebrate our daughter's 30th B-Day and brought both family, friends and the grand kid. She ask to go here and then next door afterwards for some Snoh. Sounds good to me.\n\nInside is simple and cozy with a casual rustic Japanese theme in the background. The menu here is rather large and offers both Japanese and other Asian specialties as well as a separate section with famous Italian pasta dishes. Interesting!\n\nStarted with some appetizers. Potstickers, Vegetable Tempura, and a couple rolls of Sushi. Pretty good so far. Next ordered the main courses. Some of the group went Korean style while others did Japanese.\n\nOrdered some Yakiniku Beef extra spicy, Ten-don Shrimp Tempura with special sauce on Rice, Chicken Katsu, Korean Spicy Beef with Egg Noodles and my favorite the Nabeyaki Udon Seafood Iron Pot which was my selection.\n\nEverything was tasty and we had a lot of fun. Service was friendly and very helpful. Even made the 2007 New Times for Best use of a Noodle.\n\nGets REALLY BUSY FAST and a little cramped when full. We arrived at 5pm on a Saturday and it was perfect. By the time we were done eating it was packed. \n\nFeed your NOODLE and ENJOY!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-ZVmHZcdn_OH52QWwSMimA", "review_id": "EEDX_6ksd4zk1ecmPS0cMQ", "text": "My family and I came here for the first time to each lunch after church. I have to tell you, this is a great place to eat Italian food and Asian food at the same time.  LOL! And to have snoh right next door for dessert was perfect!  \n\nI ordered a dish called the Primavera w/ eggplant, chicken and red sauce.  You could either have Soba noodles or Tofu noodles.  I ordered the Soba noodles which was very interesting.  It is healthy and very tasteful.  The prices are inexpensive and within my strict budget.\n\nI would recommend this place to everyone.  Its small but quaint.  We had nine people in our party and we just waited for about 15 min. Fortunately enough we were seated quickly.  \n\nI have been in AZ for 5 years, and I cannot find any Asian food that compares to the restaurants in San Jose California where I am from, and this was one of the best places I have gone to.  So I just want to give 5 stars for this place.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pk2eZjSvgKoXGXzu2rrbsA", "review_id": "j8ZaaGuUhDijTDPD-UCw6A", "text": "You have got to be kidding me...absolutely unable to eat any of the four dishes ordered for lunch today. I read the below reviews and wondered if I was in the same place...mumbles the waiter couldn't have been less help if he had stayed home today.\nThe broth was flavorless, the noodles like a pile of jelly. The fried pork was so over cooked I couldn't chew it. The cold noodles were indeed cold, as they tasted like they were cooked 3 days ago and stored in the fridge. And the miso soup? Me so wished it was good, as I was starving when I left.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e9HWnHUYlt9758oileaISw", "review_id": "bn-zHPo1QWrLkqCqmdZeVA", "text": "One of the few fusion Japanese/Italian places in town that is actually decent quality (relatively far and few in Phoenix compared to California). The restaurant itself is quite small and seating is limited, but it is worth the wait.\n\nMy personal favorite if you are a fan of Udon noodle soup is the Udon Suki Iron Pot. The broth is very flavorful, udon perfectly slurpable, beef a little bit too lean but mixes well, and the egg totally rocks it. \n\nZaru Soba is a cold noodle dish that i have ordered and is quite good. it's not much on the dish besides the buckwheat noodle and you dipping it in the Soba soy sauce. Nice refreshing starch.\n\nSushi is ok but I would stick with the rice and noodle dishes.\n\nThe menu is quite extensive so I'll definitely return often to try out all the other options.\n\nDefinitely recommend this place as a solid lunch option for a reasonable price.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9VBrPQxkQTsQBAcjYM8FIA", "review_id": "xrjdigKgdffIFPa_GF6zAQ", "text": "This place is fantastic. I decided to get some take out and it was delicious. I didn't want to stop at just one bowl of the Cha-Shu. I will definitely be going back many more times in the future.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "OIUP77bRiFPIXvkeQv4ejQ", "review_id": "vdEIpMjjzY_S6G3pzkvxjw", "text": "My wife and I lived in Japan for 4 years.... the one thing I haven't been able to find in and around Phoenix ...until today is really well done sticky rice. I had almost given up hope :)  The meal was all around very good. The ramen my wife had was tasty but I would say the ramen at Monta in Las Vegas is better. The broth is much more flavorful.  All in all... this is a nice place to have here in the Valley... give it a try.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 12, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "--65q1FpAL_UQtVZ2PTGew", "review_id": "PUuzCaLECZ5uHzsIjQTWSA", "text": "I find myself at CherryBlossom a lot nowadays, and that's why I needed to update my review. I've discovered my new favorite menu items, and they must be eaten! So, you should try:\n\nSpicy Gyoza Pot\nCha-shu Ramen\nTanTan-Men Ramen\nUdon Suki\n\nThe gyoza pot is my favorite menu item (and it's on happy hour).  It's simple and delicious. I am completely satisfied with a Kirin and the gyoza pot for dinner. The Cha-shu is a damn good bowl of ramen, and the TanTan is even better if you're up for something spicy. My newest discovery, and the reason I needed to write this, is the Udon Suki. It consists of udon noodles, tofu, green onions, sliced beef, and a poached egg floating in a savory broth. CherryBlossom's Udon Suki is awesome, filling, and awesome.\n\nI have come to the realization that the service is hit or miss at this place, but in my opinion, the food makes up for any shortcomings. Go try some of the dishes I just mentioned and let me know what you think!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vBvTK-Fqfhl_DACCNaNOWA", "review_id": "krQD_rI9HT1X5jaxB0fRPA", "text": "After living in Japan for three years I fell in love with the dish Katsudon and ate it regularly while living there. I have been searching for a place in the valley that serves this wonderful dish and my search is over. I drove from Goodyear for lunch as soon as I seen they had Katsudon on the menu and it was worth the drive. The Katsudon was just as I remember enjoying it in Japan. \n\nI went for the Katsudon but had read so much on yelp about the extremely spicy gyoza pot that I had to try it also. I love spicy things and while this dish wasn't bad I found it didn't have any flavors other than \"spicy\".  Again, the dish wasn't bad but not something I would get again. I love regular gyoza so I will get that next time to go with my Katsudon (came with miso soup).\n\nThe bread basket was a nice touch and the iced green tea was really good. My waitress was very attentive and food came out quickly.\n\nI'll definitely be back but it may take me several trips to try something other than Katsudon only becuase I've been searching for it for so long.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4yNNw95A2tg0ta7jQDrZBw", "review_id": "WSEwmpJCb2OwmTasUwMQGQ", "text": "Our favorite ramen noodle place, hands down. Even San Francisco ramen can't compare. The Tan Tan Men is superb. Noodles perfectly cooked, with spicy flavorful broth. In fact, every dish here is prepared with an abundance of evenly balanced flavor and comes in generous sized proportions. The best gyoza, ramen, and spicy Korean beef, spicy potsticker hot pot, and pad Thai. The orange roughy is really good as well. Small place but can surprisingly seat a lot of people. The theme is Asian Paris. It's always crowded. Service can be slow but the food here is worth it!! Easily a Phoenix favorite.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uJct4BXIvwzQ51-rkrSGFw", "review_id": "rFLKJON_uMY2R1J2ctfpow", "text": "The good: Nice ambiance, friendly service. I was trying to find a good ramen place (so spoiled by Orenchi in the bay area... that's the golden standard). Walked in and saw some Asian people so thought it was a good sign. \n\nThe bad: Ordered chicken karage and ramen - chicken karage looked straight outta the freezer section at your local supermarket! \n\nIf you haven't had good chicken karage, it's fried (chicken, duh) with a batter similar to tempura (lighter than traditional American batters). Nope, this was your standard frozen, then warmed chicken with a rubbery-coating-that-passes-as-real-fried-food. If I wanted frozen food, I would have just made it myself (no I wouldn't, that shit tastes terrible). \n\nThe sauce was uninspiring, but hey, does it matter if the chicken isn't worth it? \n\nThe ugly:  The ramen I ordered came out... and disappointment abounds. First, the noodles looked like what you buy at the supermarket. So... yeah, if I want supermarket food, I'll just go to the supermarket. Am I wrong to expect restaurants to actually prepare food from scratch? Oh but it's so hard to make noodles by hand/machine you say? THAT'S WHY I SPEND MONEY IN A RESTAURANT!!!!\n\nWhat about the broth? The life-sustaining broth that is cooked for hours if not days and ties the entire dish together ... well let's not get too excited because once again, it tastes more like powdered mix. \n\nAre we sensing a theme here? Lots of supermarket stuff, at a premium price. Sorry, that's not why I go to a restaurant.\n\nSo why did I even bother trying this place? Because Yelp had promised me a grand culinary experience (okay maybe not grand, but good at least). This was really sub-par at best; the nicest servers or prettiest backdrop cannot make up for low-quality food. But I am a temporary tourist in Phoenix (4 months for work, normally in SF), so take my ran with a grain of salt. Maybe all that big city living has made me a (ramen) snob; YMMV", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KvWny9qUZJKrqo_LYesgSg", "review_id": "R4GcdiMJQecMxbkrTbl1fQ", "text": "Love CherryBlossom.  I've tried their ramen and udon dishes and have never been disappointed.  I really want to try their Italian dishes but have always been hesitant since they are considered a Japanese restaurant, but after seeing some of the pictures on here, they definitely look worth trying.  Their daily special bento boxes are always great, too, and are inexpensive.  It's definitely a smaller restaurant but they do take reservations.  Service is pretty consistent in that it is good - except for this one caucasian guy that we've had twice that never seemed into his job, never had recommendations, never refilled our drinks unless we asked and was pretty slow, but other than that, the other female servers we had were always friendly and knowledgeable.  I wish this place was closer to my house, as I would frequent it much more often.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "uZbTb-u-GVjTa2gtQfry5g", "review_id": "mqvGSg73yCh8HvBCAjDJaA", "text": "Tucked within a small little strip mall, is this cute little eatery serving up both Italian and Asian style noodle dishes, as well as sushi items. It looks like the building used to be a La Madeline or similar French inspired eatery, judging from the interior decor. It was decently busy when we walked in for dinner the previous times we ate here, but there was little to no wait for a table.\n\nI've tried some ramen entrees, and a cold noodle dish here. The cold noodle dish (Hiyashi chu-ka) was a huge portion, filled with chicken, noodles, and veggies. The sauce was light but got a little too sweet for me after the first few bites. The ramen broth is excellent here. It's full flavored, and you will want to keep eating more and more! I've had the spicy ramen and the cha-su ramen, and I think the cha-su ramen's the best of the two. The spicy ramen was indeed quite spicy! But it was still good to eat, with a robust broth, bean sprouts, and noodles.\n\nService is friendly, and drinks are refilled as needed. They bring out a basket of bread and sweet Melba-type toast to your table, which is nice to munch on while you are waiting for your meal.\n\nOverall, a good place to get your noodle fix.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "W_7aQXf0uC4GKvte4tlewA", "review_id": "0T8D8nb3cM0sv2PrmD9K4w", "text": "Thank you so much Nader for telling me about this great place.  As I mentioned in my Pie Hole review I have a list of foods I wanted to find so I could be happy living down town.  Udon was second on that list behind pie.\n\nI ordered the Nabeyaki Udon and some random sushi roll.  The sushi wasn't memorable, the rice was a little crisper than I care for in a sushi roll.  The Udon was amazing however.  Usually when I order Udon I can't finish the whole bowl, it's always so much food.  The Nabeyaki was so good I happily enjoyed the pain from over eating.  \n\nThanks to Cherry Blossom and the Pie Hole my list of foods I need to stay happily downtown is complete.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "XxA5k_iyzf9HdvPMp_J27w", "review_id": "8zFZ-evyr__qlseV3t-kMQ", "text": "I am not a big fan of Asian foods so finding a place that I can find something to eat on the menu while Dave enjoys all the sushi, udon, seafood he can eat in a meal is quite the daunting task.  Cherry Blossom is just the place we have been searching for.  \nI enjoyed some spicy ramen with chicken while Dave got to have sushi and seafood udon. Perusing the menu I found more than just the ramen that I am interested in trying.  This is definitely a place we can visit again and again.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "2KNPtV5E44vAiEr5BvMkUA", "review_id": "fxYeRVsqPF0a1XBc5wyilA", "text": "This place gets 5 stars for their entrees. No doubt about it, every meal I have ever ordered from here over the last few years has been delectable and phenomenal. The service is  also top notch. The 1 star deduction is a matter of personal taste for their desserts. They taste very fresh, but I haven't been overly enthused about the choices of flavors.  \n\nThey have a fantastic happy hour menu too!\n\nOn the meal side, I would like to personally recommend any of the following treats:\n\nCalifornia Crunchy Roll\nSpicy Tuna Roll\nNegi-Hama Roll\nTekka Roll\nShrimp Tempura Roll\nCrunch Eel Roll\nDragon Roll\nTyphoon Roll\nRainbow Roll\n\nArrabbiata Italian Pasta w/ Hamaguri (little neck clams)\nCapellini w/ Tomato and Garlic\nPrimavera\nPescatore\n\nIka Yakisoba\nChampon (the aroma from this one is nearly orgasmic)\nPad Thai\nKorean Spicy Beef\n\nCha-shu Ramen\nMixed Tempura Dinner\n***Orange Roughy w/ Orange Sauce (I can not overstate that this is my FAVORITE of their dishes so far)***\nYakiniku\n\nHave I mentioned that I love this place? There are still so many other items to try!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jl7bgugLqhOAyY8F2tuHYA", "review_id": "7jaOENCdmFPdACmiSQInaA", "text": "Always one of my favorite places...the ambiance is great, the service is stellar and the food is RIDICULOUS! Our server, Josh, was especially kind and helpful even though I am a bit of a high maintenance orderer(allergies :-/ ) Cannot say enough good things about Cherry Blossom!!! Love it!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Np1dG4zIb1-7RErmt-kldA", "review_id": "Tt8kuqyjrd1EeyMQU8Mk9g", "text": "I heard about this place from a friend so i took my boyfriend and we had sushi, he had the vegas rolls and the shrimp double crunchy rolls (or a name similar to that one) my boyfriend liked the vegas rolled, he will never \"love\" any kind of sushi so him liking it means a lot. I on the other hand LOVED what i ordered. The shrimp is actually crunchy. Just this past monday i took my friends there too. i got the same thing along with the pot stickers and once again i was not disappointed :) \n\nlong story short can't wait to go back and try new things off the menue!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0L1ZRZOoxyd4v19JaBHjWg", "review_id": "Zs0fXwLbJixyvhCOxcwfdQ", "text": "I love this place and I've been coming here for the past 8 years and it never disappoints. I love the mixture of pasta with an Asian flair.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PeiOM5RJek5L1SQ6IgFB6Q", "review_id": "F0u-eKsW-yyTPuNEO_Hh4A", "text": "Had a craving for spicy Ramen and I was not disappointed. It had just the right amount of spice/hot and the pork meat was delicious. \n\nWe also tried the Chicken Katsu and it was perfectly cooked. I've been to places where you can taste the week old chicken and day(s) old oil it was fried in, but not here, it was fresh chicken breast. We also tried the crunchy shrimp roll, it was also good.\n\nThe menu was a little odd, it featured sushi and traditional Japanese soups and platters, but it also had a page with Italian food...? Japanese and Italian are two of my favorite foods, but I'd rather they'd be at separate establishments! Lol\n\nOverall our first experience was a good one, our waitress was extremely friendly and very helpful. No complaints here, we will be back soon!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fIvDzLhs-cXbTKWp8P3eIA", "review_id": "M5yLIFQ1jNzwSvSKe09TDQ", "text": "We've driven by this place countless times. It wasn't until a coworker told me about it that I noticed it. Like a lot of restaurants in Phoenix, CB is in a strip mall which I'm starting to get used to. \n\nWent at lunchtime, it wasn't crowded initially, but filled up quickly. Started out with the vegetable tempura. It was okay, just a basic tempura. I ordered the grilled salmon lunch special which came with brown rice and salad. I wasn't crazy about the salad dressing, but the salmon was awesome. Two substantial, well seasoned fillets. With a lunch special you expect the smallest fillet with a ton of rice, not at CB.  \n\nMy hubby ordered the sausage in red sauce as an appetizer and the hot beef salad. I don't eat meat so I didn't his food (bummer), but he seemed very pleased, \n\nI look forward to returning and trying some Italian dishes. Also, CB is extremely clean and the staff is attentive.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2hXL2ExBsgjJNpm6BJy0lg", "review_id": "z05FYAquNuflq7wBuXjDNg", "text": "When I first heard about this restaurant, I was a little confused about the concept. Italian and Asian is not a typical combo, and I assumed that this restaurant would do one way better than the other. I started out ordering Asian dishes when I first started visiting. I was a little too scared to experiment with the Italian menu, as their Asian dishes are quite good, so why would I stray? My husband decided he would give it a shot one night, and it turns out that their Italian dishes are equally as good as their Asian dishes. \n\nHere are my favorites:\n- Hakata Ramen: a flavorful Ramen, with coconut milk and pork, one of the few places that offers Ramen in Phoenix, and also one of the best!\n\n- Pad Thai: This is pretty authentic, the sauce had great flavor and the portion is generous\n\n- Rei-Shabu: slices of rare beef, with noodles, and a flavorful sesame dressing, perfect for a hot day\n\n- Bolognese: This sauce is homemade and very flavorful with lots of meat\n\n- Chicken marsala: Not very traditional as it's more of a cream sauce, but it still tastes great, is full of flavor, and the spinach noodles add a nice touch\n\nThey offer reasonably priced lunch specials and sushi too. My only complaint is that the service can be a little slow, so don't come here if you're in a rush. However, they're always very friendly and nice. So if you're in the mood for Italian but your dinner dates wants sushi, you're in luck as CherryBlossom offers both in a delicious way.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vIxxugpf4Vnwi-DeuIFAaA", "review_id": "GASAd_gPBY_eWIL9XJwuNA", "text": "This is by far the *best* noodle place in town! Their BBQ pork ramen is absolutely delicious, comes in a giant bowl, and the noodles are perfectly cooked. Try the Milky Green Tea-- it's my favorite drink on the menu. The owner is very pleasant, and if you can catch bits and pieces of what she's saying in Japanese- also pretty hilarious :)", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "U5C8_50mAoKOiMClElpMew", "review_id": "kYM9RIkDVD_Pfhp6T160ug", "text": "I discovered this place a few months ago and ever since cannot stop going back. This is one of the only places where I don't mind waiting for an hour (usually on weekend nights) because it is so good. Great staff, consistently good food, and a charming establishment!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fwIXyM_7HFRfkVQMne79AA", "review_id": "_XXJ9r1l4-Mb7oc709Nimg", "text": "No question, the few times I've eaten here the food was good - good flavor and well done. My complaint is the service is so haphazard. If you can get there when it's not busy, it's great. If you get there when it's busy, it gets a little out of control. As someone else said, there's really no place to wait. I went there this evening, got my name on the list and was told 45 minutes. It was very busy. After about 45 minutes of waiting, I go inside to check how I'm doing on the list. While waiting to check, they sat several couples who just walked in and put their names on the list (I was standing there watching). Then she suggested I would still have quite a wait left. It appeared they were just taking groups as they came in and would only bother to get people outside waiting when there wasn't a line. At an hour, I decided to go elsewhere. This is not the first time it's happened.\n  It doesn't really matter how good the food is if you can't get to it.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nP_vZUqkoajeBC4qTV0Mlg", "review_id": "KrdkJLsABkaAFLTWZgYCYw", "text": "Although at first I got confused with the concept or the setting of the place, different kind of menu, The menu offers sushi, Italian, ramen, rice, noodles, meat, tofu, seafood, and desserts. \nThe calamary crispy enough although I still could see the oil left on the plate. \nThe service was nice. \nI would like to go back to try something else.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zupMzhmLUTzPsI4ESB0ZFA", "review_id": "DIrCLfZFaE86yB_Aj_SRig", "text": "The price for happy hour is good, planning to come back again!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8kiDj9agtvVXJvO0sGwPWw", "review_id": "FHTd6w23uKD-mXPZ8KO4Ww", "text": "I came here for lunch on 9/13 with some girlfriends and report the following:\nAtmosphere - We were there for lunch and arrived around 11:45 a.m. - JUST in time to beat the rush. However, I must say that they do a great job of getting people seated in a timely fashion considering the lunch rush. Noise level was pretty average for that time of day and I can say I've been in louder places. The seating was comfortable, we were at a table right near the door so we had some good people watching. I liked the d\u00e9cor and lighting as well.\nAppetizers - We got the fried/breaded veggies (forget what they're called) and Kioza (sp?)(pot stickers) They both were really good and not too heavy. It was perfect for three people.\nEntr\u00e9e - I got the Chicken Parmesan and I must say, it is one of the best Chicken Parms I've ever had in my life. The chicken was breaded and baked to perfection; the noodles had the right consistency and although they could have done with a little more sauce and cheese, I can't say anything bad about it!\nCan't comment on beverages because we all had water, but some of the drinks being served throughout the place looked quite tasty.\nIf you're looking for Italian or Asian Noodle dishes, come check this place out and if you're in the mood DEFF TRY THE CHICKEN PARM!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vBvTK-Fqfhl_DACCNaNOWA", "review_id": "JGr233mc2Ty5FPRlQvv84g", "text": "Drove the 30 miles back to Cherryblossom Noodle Cafe for lunch last week and while the food was good the service was terrible. Had a very unfriendly waiter helping me and he was very short and condescending while talking to me. He didn't introduce himself, just sat me down and walked away and seemed mad the entire time, my receipt said Ken was my server so that may have been his name. I  enjoyed the food but had to keep asking for things like my appetizer which never came out before my meal so I asked for it during my meal and he immediately brought it to me which meant it was sitting somewhere. I had to ask for some bread as that was never brought out. Had to ask for a refill on my green tea from another person that was walking past. Afterwards he sat down my ticket and I put my card down to pay and he never came back to take it so I had to ask an older Asian woman to check me out.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_s5XYVfUjBD-1sj7ZNxFZQ", "review_id": "zhrbKKYSwhj1ykK3le5law", "text": "I eat here practically every week. Their food is very Japanese, even their bread and Italian pasta dishes. I grew up in Japan, so take my word for it. Last night I had my usual collection of appetizers and sake. My friend had her usual sushi orders. Word of caution for newbies: service can be uneven, especially when busy. If you become a regular like me, though, you would know which servers are the best and would be treated like royalty.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FJ3YM26IT1U0r9JijhLpNQ", "review_id": "G1LX_ZjE-xemh9sG9r_s4A", "text": "This was one of the few times Yelp has led us wrong. Came here because it was close by & had 4 stars. \n\nI will say the service was perfectly fine. Our server was very friendly & even though it was busy, we were greeted at the door & sat quickly. \n\nUnfortunately, it was downhill from the point we got our food. We ordered an assortment of rolls & a dish of pad Thai. The sushi choices almost all include cream cheese &/or tempura, which made it difficult to choose a variety without everything tasting similar.\n\nThe sushi all tasted fishy. I don't think it was unfresh, but it certainly didn't taste fresh either. It was somewhere in between the two...if that is possible. The presentation wasn't bad either, but the overall experience was tainted by the poor tasting sushi.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C-VYqnGuGV-i2Z2ge40YiA", "review_id": "5eE5gIpkJbQ_pxZinf2jiA", "text": "We go here once a week because we just can't get enough! The menu is extremely Japanese--so even the Italian dishes are going to seem a little off kilter. The food and drinks are both fantastic. I haven't tried an entree I haven't liked!\n\nHowever, it is not a sushi restaurant, despite having a wide-variety on the menu. There's no open sushi bar, and the quality can be hit or miss on the rolls. I recommend going for the main entrees.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "uqK3yvpg5Evk_XgzMW-lAw", "review_id": "DFzo_cMKl48B3cnCa99aLg", "text": "We sat at the back corner and noticed we were surrounded with all Asians.\nHmm... is it because we're Asian, they had to put us in the back with rest of them?  I don't really care. \n\nI think our waiter was mad at the table next to us. He wasn't too attentive and sort of rude when we first placed our orders.  His personally changed after that table left.  I'm so glad they left.  They were so loud. \n\nI'm not sure if they have a new owner, or just simply being cheap & cutting on the potion size.  We had ordered the tofu shiitake mushrooms and got just three pieces.  What!  I have ordered this many times definitely more than three tofu's.  At the least the ramen still good.  The size is the same.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "M_ANCS3xO0F5B0CwrpWcCA", "review_id": "M1sG0i0vqEoICNL9RU7W-g", "text": "Went here for lunch today with three other people from work. It was packed but we were able to get a table in the back. They have some great lunch specials and I ordered the Shrimp tempura Udon soup with a California roll. The soup was good however it could have had a little more flavor. I ended up having to put in some soy sauce to liven it up a little bit. The California roll was right on and I enjoyed it. I also ordered a side if Gyoza (potstickers) and they were very tasty as well. I really like how the wrapping was thinner than most places. The bread that they give you when you sit down is very good.  They are hot and fresh yeasty rolls and it was hard to have just one. They also have a great selection of desserts as well as baked goods. I did bring home a slice of chocolate cake for hubby so I don't know how it is yet but it sure looks good! Service was very good and our waitress was very friendly and attentive. I would recommend this place and will definitely come back again.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "weYT-xJwz8o7mLNWIhD6HA", "review_id": "V1R-AC0vWKTeD3X-SmrBdA", "text": "Been desperately (desperately!) searching for a ramen place in Phx after discovering the deliciousness that is ramen in San Diego, and I was pleasantly surprised when I drove by the \"Noodles\" sign on my way to a hair appointment down the street at Shampoo Ink.  Made a mental note to stop in afterwards for lunch. I am SO glad I did!\n\nService was stellar - really some of the best service I've had in a LONG time.  Super friendly and attentive.\n\nThe ramen dishes were all pork per the menu, but they were nice enough to sub chicken for me instead of the pork.  DELISH!  SO good.  No veggies like the place I love in Oceanside, CA, but still, the flavor was there and it was awesome.\n\nThis will be my new lunch place EVERY time I get my hair done.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WqSzoBQV5xR3uknwYEhNmg", "review_id": "_AVOs6rNtZv6tCwKE-vAPQ", "text": "The food here is awesome and very flavorful!\n\nIf you are looking for a wide selection of Japanese food that is fresh and delicious, look no further!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-5Yu4j3T5SH5LAovqvKgGg", "review_id": "bB_I0WteF4ZujrAUOkAvQQ", "text": "One of my favorite places to enjoy a nice bowl of ramen for lunch.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8TANoqscTvtcKZlZ_FjfwQ", "review_id": "RSod4KFzsk9YSMuQUQ1QOA", "text": "Great place to get an awesome bowl of real noodles. Would never expect such a nice interior based on the outside of this building. Wait staff is awesome, and large portions of food, with everything being fresh and incredibly reasonably priced.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ib8LPATQpj64s4e8YMBeng", "review_id": "SkoeBd5PK1DKP0CiWQlXmw", "text": "I've been here several times and have always enjoyed my experiences. The staff is really friendly and helpful. I like the grilled salmon with ginger sauce which comes with miso soup, salad, and rice. I think the range of items is really the neat part about Cherry Blossom. It seems impossible to come here and not find something you like. Although I haven't really tried any of their Italian dishes, I've heard they are pretty good also. Definitely worth a try if you are in the area!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pQ6ij6cOBRB3yJGHbVZHUQ", "review_id": "IpvV3C9J6JF7tye7iVtL-w", "text": "Really great place. Small and cozy, they have a good selection of many cuisines. Mostly centered around noodles and pasta, but with great soups and salads as well. My wife and I really enjoyed our lunch. She had the hot beef Thai Salad and I had the Miso ramen with salmon. No complaints here!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bwmXfjwrogAaGqV33kSVpQ", "review_id": "TOUG7n80VX-LCJCJ0u84_A", "text": "Eclectic place with random menu. Food took forever to come out - over 35 minutes for a bowl of ramen and some stir-fry noodles. Ramen is already made and noodles with some beef are so easy to make, so I don't know what was going on in the kitchen.  I thought both dishes were too salty and the cha su was very dry. The ramen should also have more vegetables to balance out the bowl. I was glad I added on some tempura vegetables.  It satisfied my craving because I was sick and wanted soup, but I'd probably stay away from ramen next time. If/when I come back, the other food and service must be really good to win me over.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "smeyvZJSSEfAOHzUiPwmWQ", "review_id": "pqYaV0OXQekdySGX-9X-Kg", "text": "what else is left to say that the other ~400 reviews haven't mentioned?\n\nWe started with potstickers and they were delicious, prepped really well. I ordered the spicy Korean beef and it was oh so good. I think this can go down as one of the best dishes I have ever had in my life. With each bite you experience so many different flavors. I can't wait to go back to this place and try something new.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z88vOiGEJGtkQnGKFfoUSg", "review_id": "iVqPED3G9WI-cIcFaWUlUw", "text": "Love this place!!  Ask for Josh.  The only downfall is the horrible slow as a turtle, piano music.  How about some K-Pop or something. I know that's Korean music but it's a start. ;0)", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Du7zCdYud5Y-cGNEvTtV6A", "review_id": "NasUOt5fKgZVAFDG0jBfyw", "text": "The best Japanese restaurant in Phoenix that I have been to so far.  I am a Japan native and this comes close to home cooking. Love it. Also, the desserts are a light and wonderful treat.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U7JOlhYADyStD-6EHSml0w", "review_id": "oDvRcRFsdGfB065VL_Jn2w", "text": "The Thai Beef Salad here is Amazing!  Spicy with tons of flavor.  I like their sushi too, but I go for this salad.  Try it!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x2YvACuYl25P9v-G4q27JA", "review_id": "z6UmFn9jmFu2W_sBTZJ33w", "text": "Eaten here a few times now. Ambience is great, the servers I've had were friendly and charming (thank God), but the food is pretty standard.\n\nRamen's okay, though inconsistent; I've had the Hakata a few times now, and it can range from overly salty to a bit lacking in flavor. When I want a bowl of noodles, I tend to go grab a bowl of pho since it's tastier and cheaper. Kind of miffed that I haven't been able to find a place in Phoenix that has good tonkatsu. Curry's nothing to write home about either - my mama makes better curry out of the Golden Curry cubes. You can't help but be discouraged when the curry tonkatsu at a Korean school cafeteria is way better than at your local Japanese restaurant. Definitely overpriced for the quality.\n\nPerhaps I'm simply ordering the wrong dishes, from the look of other reviews, so I haven't completely given up on this place.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WavzQE_0yoy05hF-637EoA", "review_id": "9sLg2ldpm1XelF-LswV5ug", "text": "Cherry Blossom is about as solid as they come. I have yet to find a dish that was anything less than delicious. There have been some that were less memorable than others, but they have all been solid. \n\nTonight's venture consisted of two Yakisoba dishes, one with chicken and one with seafood. The proteins in each were both cooked very well and the overall flavor of the dishes was bountiful. \n\nI have yet to try any of the sushi or Italian options, but I look forward to giving them a whirl on one of my next visits. \n\nThe atmosphere here is super cozy, the service has always been friendly and to-the-point, and I ultimately have nothing but praise for Cherry Blossom.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OFLPW9qc4PmCdtdSJqxJeA", "review_id": "1YCdhp2EMGrQFCXp3k6CBg", "text": "Happy Hour is a great Value - Good Selection and quality.\n\nTry sitting at the bar overlooking the cooks.  Fun to watch your meal being assembled.\n\nAlso a problem when you see all the gret dishes going by....\n\nDon't Snoh a few door down", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "DV9aXXvVeiE6MTEkY9OJwg", "text": "Thank you to Becca and Dave H. for getting me to go to this restaurant. Yes, it had been on my bookmark list for over a year. Yes, every time I went by I said 'I want to go there!' And, yes, I did browse their menu online on several occasions and yet...I never went here. Well, when I got a text from Dave inviting us there, I knew it was time. Boy was I happy! The food here was great. They brought out bread at the beginning of the meal (which is very strange for an Asian noodle place), but the bread was good, especially the cinnamon toast..yum. I ordered the spicy gyoza soup on happy hour for only 5$. It was large enough for two meals and had tons of flavor. The gyoza was nothing special, but the broth was amazing! So spicy and flavorful...it was awesome. I got to try Becca's Tantan noodles (or something) which was spicy noodle soup with ground pork.....ohhhhh definitely what I would get if it weren't happy hour. It was so delicious, similar to the gyoza soup, but with more smokey flavor. It was wonderful. The two guys got the beef curry noodle soup which was odd, but in a good way. It had a middle eastern flavor that was really delicious and something I had never tasted before. It wouldn't be something I would order, but it was very good. The prices were also reasonable, about 10$ pp. Needless to say, I will be back without hesitation!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9CCbGAVpEEnafAjuKZC7xw", "review_id": "iesWjm-xzmbwEfPUOEjlow", "text": "The worst experience I've ever had. I should have known better when they told us 15 minute wait turned to 40. Then finally seated by the door a crowd of people also waiting for to be seated standin behind us. We waited 15 then for our server to make his first appearance...we left. Ridiculous.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PSL1Gtq5Z0TNMicerd6Oyg", "review_id": "fTqOstXbTTdTHjHHd4_VWA", "text": "This is a delicious spot especially for lunch. Sushi is fresh and good. Spicy gyoza soup appetizer is delicious and flavorful. The shrimp lettuce wraps aren't traditional, they taste more like something you would serve on top of rice, however they are amazing!! Tan tan men is good for a cold day, but doesn't have much meat.. Huge portion of noodles though. Place is so cute inside even though it looks like a shitty strip mall location! Must go! I will be back many more times.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wh5mqCxN7d1jlTQ4eIGmXQ", "review_id": "OKOBaT8uKh2WoWh_85BX5Q", "text": "There is only about 4 pieces of meat about the size of my thumbnail in my Hakata bowl. So disappointing.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K1sFUalwhRW0mhP3pT0ahw", "review_id": "-4SEiKP_ubm76TN9l6x0jg", "text": "I absolutely love this little cafe restaurant.  Everytime I came, I had very friendly service! Also the food is amazing.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mTqW1Bd6akZjV87iu_rD-g", "review_id": "04xMHLejaycPOuWKkvqUvg", "text": "I've been here only once for lunch and I was really pleased.  I think the Bento Box is the best value, perfect for a quick lunch.  The decor is really surprisingly authentic to a neighborhood ramen-ya in Japan.  The staff were very nice.  I took a little tart with me as a treat for later, loved it, and wished I'd gotten more.  I'm definitely going back again.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6AsvtChOSq31PEgNTd2LYA", "review_id": "C39TorDrtOJMXLJRteHZ8Q", "text": "food is consistently excellent.  BUT do not buy their gift cards which expire one year from issuance.  Cherry Blossom is one of my favorites so I received a few gift cards but they expired last week (dec. 19th) and the restaurant will not honor them.  There is a promotion they're offering for gift cards so buyer beware.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o7pSN6b_zcqVswzqlA--tw", "review_id": "6Wdd0Jstoa_iHevYkQUhoQ", "text": "Was craving sushi and decided to give this place a try. I was really reluctant since this restaurant serves Italian , Korean and Japanese. \n\nIt took forever for the server to show up after we were seated, so an automatic minus one star for that. \n\nAnd then when the waiter decided to come by , he was in an extreme hurry. \n\nOrdered the sushi combo, added a miso soup and bowl of steamed rice. Also ordered the philly roll. \n\nWaited forever to get a refill for my drink forever. The only thing that they were fast at was giving us the bill, before we even finished eating!!!\n\nThe quality of the sushi was really bad, rice portion was lacking, the rolls were falling off and overstuffed with bland an unfresh generic seafood.\n\nThey forgot to get me my bowl of rice, this place is the worst sushi place ever. We also noticed that the people preparing the sushi were of Hispanic origin. That explains the sushi quality but it doesn't explain the jack of customer service.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qmfTtLQpNwi3uTpljrnK6g", "review_id": "yGq5_4H06eowF3LEJCWr_Q", "text": "This place is busy on the weekends. Expect a 30 minute wait. I didn't mind, but some other patrons seemed to. \n\nCherryblossom is very cozy, and the waiter who served us was very nice. He updated us on our orders. Service was a little on the slow side, but given the wait to get a table, I wasn't surprised.\n\nThe chicken yakisoba noodles were great, not too much sauce and plenty of chicken; the philly roll was all right--tastes just like any other. My boyfriend was disappointed that the tempura roll was rolled into tempura flakes instead of flash fried. But overall, I enjoyed the food and would like to come back.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EuT0_VBuRo2ZLEgp8Avmcw", "review_id": "Amx5dCMmFWk0uAo2_nxgmA", "text": "I went to CherryBlossom about a month ago and it was a very memorable experience. It is very small, but the atmosphere was excellent, as was the service.  \n\nI had the Hot Soba Noodle Soup with Sansai Mixed Mountain Vegetables.  This was delicious!  I find myself craving this soup very frequently.  \n\nThe restaurant was also very classy, and I would be happy to take family, friends, and even my boyfriend's business associates to this location.  They have happy hour prices, too.  Some good happy hour specials are a $3 draft beer, $2 California roll, $3 crunchy roll, and a $5 summer roll.  I plan to go back ASAP!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a39U74iPSF_MEsAZL4Ub0g", "review_id": "b0bfR34vx9ueXsArr2lHaA", "text": "We ordered the dragon roll and spicy tuna roll, dumpling app. and korean beef rib noodles. Everything was very good. The sushi was outstanding! I will be back!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YlPD4-i3h6nQtokm3WmrFg", "review_id": "ZZBz9gQ0dtiY3f1dGdZHpg", "text": "Best ramen place in the valley. Try their hakata ramen. The broth is very soothing and so good. If you like it spicy then definitely try tan tan men. I wish they had more places like this in Phoenix area.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PXc92AwUurd3kQ6oswuY-g", "review_id": "d9dOxSlXglOhQU66Oqj2aQ", "text": "Had a few people tell.me about it, like Asian dishes and decided to give it a try. They also serve Italian food, kind of weird. Its not the typical hole in the wall feel. feels like a small coffee shop. \n\nGot the pad thai and added chicken. Was presently surprised at the amount of chicken that was on the plate. That soon was wrecked when I found multiple pieces of pure fat and the food was bland.\n\nThe kitchen staff is loud, saw another employee give the cooks cash (I assume tips) them handle it and not wash hands. I immediately stopped eating, finished my beer and left.\n\nNot a good expierence, I won't be back.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B-4_1ATtqCuFlKk1c24b2w", "review_id": "l_n6CaqyH8xL2g_iytX5kQ", "text": "If I could give it a 3.5 star I would. We were seated quickly, and the server was nice and prompt. My rating is more or so less based off the food experience. The bread was soft and sweet--Oh so good. The Tofu Steak came with a sauce and mushrooms which was a good starter with just the right amount of flavor. The pad thai tofu and tan tan men -vegetarian style was less desired with no variances in spice and little to no kick. I was disappointed, but it was decent it just lacked flavor which I hoped it had", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OVAjtC0G28wuQYB1l54Ccw", "review_id": "zJ4_H-CsJUn3AySGJU2zzQ", "text": "Amazing that a cafe like this can do great sushi, Italian pasta, and ramen!  Try the low carb soy noodles in your Italian dish.  Good stuff.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5KP9gNCMPMmz2WqbDxYRGw", "review_id": "COTAwLYSSCZDaRSbrfVU7A", "text": "If it's a GREAT bowl of traditional Japanese noodle soup you're in search of, this is it. \n\nI'm sold solely on their noodle soup bowls that I haven't tried any of their other entrees. The bowls are big, you get a good amount for your buck in my opinion. \n\nThe TanTan Men is good if you're looking for a spicy soup.\nThe Miso is great if you're feeling a seafood soup.\nThe Hakata soup; you will not go wrong ordering this bowl. The noodles, the broth. So good.\nThe Cha-shu; is the Hakata but with MORE delicious pork included, you can't go wrong. And even if you don't normally eat a lot you'll have a hard time not wanting to eat the entire bowl. At least that's what I've experienced. \n\nBecause the place is popular and the space is small, you may have to wait awhile for service and to put in your order, but once you receive your delicious bowl of goodness you will quickly forget!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0EgiHCjfGKwIH7tOlLYrzA", "review_id": "S_l0RQRhLI_lC6F1X8hPyQ", "text": "Probably one of the fewest Japanese restaurants that are decent in AZ.  Nothing phenomenal but it is as good as it gets out here. The prices are good but the restaurant is tight and crowded when it's busy.  It's not a relaxing atmosphere for dinner. A great spot to eat out with friends.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RGCHoFd5ND46cLtdyJHKjg", "review_id": "_Te2UUQi69eBH-z_Opuxnw", "text": "Great place for any occasion.  Food is great. Sushi is fresh.  Service is amazing. Eat here once a week. And I live in Chandler", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0lXjMakFtAX_iVbKYOCsfQ", "review_id": "FdLkmQOWlSuHrcZaGCOnkg", "text": "This is the place I come when I crave for an authentic Japanese noodle dish.  Ika mentai pasta I had tasted just like the one I had in Japan. I don't know any other places that serves tarako (cod fish eggs) in Phoenix. \n\nIf this place is closer to my house, I would come here every week!\n\nThey also have a great selection of desert. I tried strawberry short cake. It was so moist and the cream was not too sweet, just right amount of sweetness made it so perfect and I ate all... May be it's a good thing that this place is not too close to my house. I may try their cake too often and I have to watch my girly figure if I do :).", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "xsTlqAQ7TjNFIUl5ihK00g", "review_id": "mu-CS-FEFtkIWtIUnKO1Gw", "text": "At last I've finally tried the beloved Cherry Blossom Cafe, and now I wonder what took me so long and when can I return! I asked for suggestions from my friends who are frequent customers, and everything came with rave reviews. In the mood for late night spice I chose the Tan-tan Men, a spicy noodle soup made with minced pork, delicious! Of course when offered more chili I dropped a spoonful or two in but only to add to the heat, the flavor was pure perfection! The prices were reasonable, the service was prompt and friendly and the menu offers so many choices, ramen, sushi, udon, miso, salads, and wait for it....Italian yes you read correctly bit unique but is that ever a bad thing..? Variety is the spice of life, when done well and Cherry Blossom has done just that and more!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R4Ax3btoJ6qLXhqq6J50VQ", "review_id": "iduV79nPFdrNTKNczDMTxw", "text": "I had very high expectations coming here with all the great reviews.  The resturant is a lot bigger than it looks outside, nice staff.  We had Tan Tan mein, Hakata Cha shu ramen, and Agedashi tofu.  \n\nTan Tan mein- It was a little too spicy for my taste but my boyfriend really liked it.  The noodles were really yummy.\n\nHakata Cha shu ramen- I'm not a fan of this one.. I have had much better ramen.  I try not to let my Californian snobby food opinion but I can't help it.  LA is home to so many AMAZING ramen places.  This was not even close to comparison.  \n\nAgedashi tofu- A bit different from what I am use to but none the less really good.  The sauce that it sits in is super yummy.\n\nOverall, I might come here again for a second opinion... I'm not sure it will meet my expectations, my old roomie was a big japanese food fan and she brought me to all the amazing places in So Cal. So expectations are super high for ramen and other japanese appetizers!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RxfFQxUtSIGYwTKU_rvAeg", "review_id": "_5qoh8ThHwgWxNRmmDFCcQ", "text": "My last review of this place was 3/2011 and I still love the hell outta this place. The food is very good, varied, and inexpensive. They have a really great happy hour, too. My faves are their spicy Korean beef, crispy calamari, and sushi combo (great deal). \n\nService is consistently spotty. We went about a month ago and our server kept breaking glasses as she was really rushed. That was annoying as we were seated by where she was breaking the glasses. I love the bread they bring to the table but when I recently ordered takeout ($45 worth of food), the guy told me they no longer provide it free for takeout and would have to charge per roll. Cheap!!!\n\nRegardless, I love this place and will continue to return even if I have to deal with the inconsistencies.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aSSmveYvsSqaQGsY6EtZ2g", "review_id": "hFTuCeY1sX3zPUSy4ZJYmA", "text": "VERY COOL ITALIAN/JAPANESE FUSION SPOT!\n\nI discovered this place because it is one of the few restaurants in the area that serves Ramen. If you're a foody like me, you know what I'm talking about when I say, \"Ramen\" and not  that BS generic top ramen shit... But yes they serve it here! =)\n\nThe Ramen was pretty good, not as good as Japan or in my hometown Bay Area, CA but it was good! \n\nI enjoyed this restaurant because it's probably the only place I've ever been to that specializes in both Japanese and Italian cuisine.\n\nTHEY HAVE A AWESOME HAPPY HOUR MENU which literally cut the price of some menu items in half! =)\n \nMUST TRY AND RECOMMEND!!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MOdILSTOFnq0iXHN9l8_zA", "review_id": "oStY9ehHQ-HssS9DQjECEQ", "text": "5 stars...no 10 stars...f*ck it - I'd give Cherry ALL my stars if I could.\n\nI'm moving to SF tomorrow - land of Asian food galore, and where do I go for my last meal out in Phoenix? Yep, Cherry.  It's that good.\n\nI have a few dear friends to thank for turning me on to this place, and ever since they did I've been having extremely unnatural cravings.  Is ramen withdrawal a serious condition?  I won't be asking my doctor for fear he says to stop inhaling it.  Everything I've tasted at Cherry is divine, but what you come here for is the broth.  Broth so delectable you'll want to bathe in it, for real.\n\nMy recommendations for newcomers:\n\nGyoza Pot\nSake Clams \nCha-shu \nTanTan-Men\nExtra Chili Paste - always\n\nCherry, I will miss you dearly.  Luckily I have friends who are sure to send me frequent snapchats of their future noodle feasts.  Until we meet again, mmmmmmmmmm.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "T70B3fDF7LHWntNWlYwhhA", "review_id": "XHyhQxLflX3VJdvFjH4UVQ", "text": "Been here a few times. It's a strange mix of foods (sushi, ramen, and Italian?!) with the ambiance more like a French cafe, but it somehow works. Their pad thai is tasty and I love the udon. The portions are quite large and they don't skimp on protein. Staff is all very friendly and it doesn't break the bank. I want to come back and try the ramen, the table across from me demolished theirs so it must be good.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tpl4rYAABbq83vUYuqHSlw", "review_id": "CDVyEBPyuFtFveizidVNuw", "text": "5 stars!!! Luv all their food. Since moving from La, I have missed good Asian food!! The udong and katsu bowl curry is my favorite. Their Korean style dishes does not taste Korean but it's still good. And compared to all the other Asian restaurants in town, this beats them!! Still trying out everything on their menu!! Very good!!! Luv this place!! A little over priced but you do get a lot of food!! And for dessert, you can go next door to the Snoh place!! Yummy!!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_E6PCedBoqRofBEGAxlHXA", "review_id": "L-bUu73erI3RHh2htvntcA", "text": "First time at cherry blossom and I must say it's a great place to get a bowl of ramen. Especially during happy hour, just because you get more for your money.\nThe waiter was attentive, the service was excellent, the food was delicious (from the bread basket to spicy salmon, all the way to the ramen).\nThere's a steady flow of customers that come in and you can tell that they all enjoy themselves and the food. It really hows. I can't wait to come back and try more food off the menu everything sounds super delicious.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kyQKPE_LvlkxOlHtSz1Teg", "review_id": "xfqnsVIpn62Ml8bDCkCTRw", "text": "Loved the food! Potstickers are good start and any noodle bowl is good. Ya lil cramped inside but it's a nice cozy kinda feel.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qv5v8LlD53i2FKXBdON7bQ", "review_id": "VAuUc87gMtcshXRdazqBxQ", "text": "Ordered the tempura plate and the Katsura curry with a green tea .Everything was amazing will be coming back!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MnCEMnzDc63UxCvnom3R1w", "review_id": "dosokzLAxt2paEQHQ2EUjw", "text": "I've been to cherry blossom before and didn't have a good experience with it. After hearing rave reviews about their ramen, I decided to give it another try. \nI was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed their ramen. My husband ordered the spicy Tan-Tan with a side order of sliced pork and I ordered the Cha-shu. I liked them both and would order them again. \nI really liked the broth and noodles of both bowls. \n\nWill be coming back!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qwRhzVwp2MvtFumGjunNDQ", "review_id": "xpJWsux4NeV1eySV1WwLNw", "text": "LOOOOVE this place!! PAD Thai is delicious :)", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "McTOBhKSApw9lRyR_MlOHQ", "review_id": "yr1P3ObEm0MQ_pxrUERgQg", "text": "I haven't been here but my friend says it amazing by any chance does anyone know I they serve bubble tea or calpico?", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sYFAloYw04mAqCaGdoqTdw", "review_id": "HhZvaLn_J_R4LK1KRVb_qg", "text": "We have been to this restaurant multiple times. The restaurant serves both Asian and Italian dishes. This is my hubby's favorite place for ramen noodles and he told me the broth is pretty close to the flavors you'd find in ramen houses in Tokyo. According to one of the employees, the broth cooks for at least 6 to 8 hours to develop its rich flavor. The pasta with squid and cod roe is also a favorite. Too bad we live so far from it, otherwise we would go much more frequently.  Be sure after dinner to stop by Snoh Creamery a few doors down. The shaved ice is creamy and delicious.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Oj6HjjL9DqI_o10TbUO8Wg", "review_id": "IElErU3K8odV2goUVbhYew", "text": "I am so glad I found this place, the cha shu ramen was what I got, I added an egg, it was amazing. I've had better pork but the broth and noodles made up for it big time! Phoenix doesn't have a really big Asian community esp in comparison to LA and MN so I was happy to find a place with proper good noodles. I'm a noodles freak! One of the best ramens I've had.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3BKofM4KxNPQxeVba4bt2g", "review_id": "rlVbXsJsOkffpf_HjjbJ3g", "text": "I literally wake up in the middle of the night ravenous and craving ramen at least twice a week, so I have been on the hunt for a really good ramen place for a while now.  I know, I know.. this is Phoenix, so how good of a bowl of ramen can I really expect here?  We have some pretty good restaurants, but definitely not the best Asian food.  However, I was pleasantly surprised to how good the broth was.  I got the Cha-Shu ramen and the broth was not too salty annd to me, had great flavor.  The noodle texture was alright- nothing too spectacular.  But since the broth was really good, I would give it a 4/5.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hbZzMfBBXIjAowj6Fh8YTQ", "review_id": "56BrVk-VRV3901bVU6ktOw", "text": "This place is local favorite!  Such a random menu from sushi to Italian food yet nothing disappoints!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6h44huyWGMuNI9z_-PV0Ig", "review_id": "5Temq6XRoeSPR_q1NMKqWg", "text": "First time at cherry blossom cafe, the food is very good 4 stars, however my server in particular very very rude and not helpful with menu questions, took him 20 minutes to bring the bread and appetizer, we ask for a side of rice in the middle of our food, we had to ask other servers for it, he just forgot, very bad attitude, I say to those guys if you don't like your job, do something else, don't serve people", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pB_t6rad9--EK3Un2A64cw", "review_id": "kGA_XM-I1rQvDDHh7sWCfQ", "text": "Amazing! Ramen was spicy and delicious! A must try. I totally recommend the California crunchy roll. Fresh flavors and reasonably priced. Will tell every sushi lover I know", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PhIIPt5lc29oaAsW3TxB9g", "review_id": "2WUOLeumhvabx3LDCC2kdg", "text": "Just popped my Cherryblossom tonight... what a treat.\n\nWas greeted and seated promptly. Hostess had a side pony. Hip as ef.\nSat down and met our server as he brought waters to the table. solid.\n\nPlace felt a bit crowded but still cozy and sexy like my favorite onesie...\n\nThe spicy Korean beef plate was littered with beef. So good it made it on my shirt as well... than was taken to mouth sex Ramen cove with a big bowl of the TanTan-men... lots of heat in my body was producing at an almost swampy rate and maintained till the last drop.\n\nOnly thing i see that can improve is knock down that silly wall that divides the two different rooms for seating (more viewable space will make it seem less crowded i promise). Also unless your a Village inn or a bakery you shouldn't have a dessert display? hope that is not just me thinking that. A bit cheesy and the servers I'm sure would love the extra room for service purposes. Maybe a new expo window??\n\nWill be back soon. Like tomorrow.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5mqDpUiqKBePIC9UZ2G5Dw", "review_id": "WX-v7As8dRs1MIjR2oN4aA", "text": "RAMEN is absolutely AMAZING! Better than santouka, which is supposed to be the best ramen place in California. Can't wait to get me another one!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "emKBkig9Rp4zCZpz-kOHpg", "review_id": "6N2gUJSwsQHoiuMsdm3Y7A", "text": "Omg!! Wow! rude. Rude. rude. After a busy long day (which included going to the dentist) I was so excited to sit down and eat my first meal of the day (at 4pm)---I was starving!!! At a table for one, I ordered a squid salad and three rolls. I thought \"hey even I don't finish it, I'll have a few pieces for lunch tomorrow.\" the waitress (older Asian lady) said \"are u going to eat all that?I'm not giving you a to go box\" I was like , are you effin kidding me?!, and replied, \"I'm sure gonna try to!\" to which she argued, \"but you are so thin!\" I thought \"so if I was bigger, it would be ok? Wtf?\"! I had to assure her that I eat a lot and was very hungry. Again, wtf?!\n She said \"well why don't u just get one roll, it's eight pieces.\"\n do not tell your patrons what they should orderr! Ridiculous.\n We comripmised on two rolls, which I ate all of! Thank you! AND I was hungry an hour later without leftovers! I am so disappointed and insulted.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gUHZ9mPIT2rSi9pnq7j1Wg", "review_id": "DLr6HpADe7aMP_i9xbpegQ", "text": "My husband and I decided to try this place at the last minute, and we managed to get a table before happy hour was over (great deals).  I got the tan-tan men, while  he got the cha-shu.  We were both super happy with our food - practically licked the bowls!  Our server (think his name was Brandon), was attentive and prompt.  The mango lemonade was also delicious.  We recently moved here, and I miss my favorite ramen places in Minneapolis.  But, Cherryblossom looks like it might fill the void!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XsqOMWZL1GwBEs4xgE0vEw", "review_id": "Tg07se2c6dGENI9BaVSQOw", "text": "Love the food, prices and service although sometimes slow during busy times but worth the wait.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9tAH3Vl312bwk6Yw0cnP0w", "review_id": "SMCaHxOTHQu79rsDBvMTAg", "text": "Great food at a great price. This place is a great find and thanks to yelp and the great reviews I read I decided to try it out and all I can say is the good was awesome!!!!! If you are in the area stop by and try this place out I would totally recommend it. Thanks again YELP for helping me find a great place to eat.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ugT8AiCFN0yS0yhvqh2kww", "review_id": "N66kOd-58epSUbN-ZsG8Fw", "text": "The food is tasty.  I will definitely make the trip to try it again.  The only issue is it's quite crowded and they don't seem to have enough servers but I guess this is typical to all good restaurants.  I would still recommend this place to anyone.  I will also try their pastry next time.  It appears that this was a bakery in the past and then turned into a restaurant.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qLzeppJDB98ndF0C5Jfubw", "review_id": "oh7KD4f3_Xv8pvUGrMMGEA", "text": "Im always bringing everyone here!! I love it so much I highly recommend rainbow roll and crunchy rolls\nHappy hour is a great time to try new things and great deals\nThey have more than just sushi", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "32OCteoeDLkX7sUbKGqPRQ", "review_id": "pxA_VDo1zbg-ihgQnipHnA", "text": "Think this place has an identity problem. Japanese and Italian? Hmmmmm....\n\nFood: I had the japanese side of the menu. The special roll and stir fry beef noodles. The roll was under whelming and the noodles were extra greasy. \n\nService: Place was packed and service was extra slow.\n\nPrice: Overpriced.\n\nRestaurant decor: French bistro.\n\nNow do u inderstand my confusion to this fusion? I probably wont b back. Surprised with all the yelp reviews...disappointed.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DeEl8Wv1AF8oFTBKazp5Mg", "review_id": "07Jq0bY_zCqHZ9BVcWs_4Q", "text": "this place is wonderful! everything me and my husband have had here is absolutely delicious! everything is fresh and very tasty. great menu and a good happy hour on fridays! check out the cherry blossom noodle cafe!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oYV47wWc9x_quNa986nfnA", "review_id": "Fh89m1feco-ISIepW9znHA", "text": "Tried it again ONLY because some friends were having a special occasion for an early-ish dinner.\n\nOne would think that the owners would at least LOOK at the reviews. Would address some of the issues but it never fails to amaze me that time and time again they have all the same issues and all the same problems. \n\nThis time the staff behind the counter in what I imagine barely passes as a kitchen, were so loud, rude and inappropriate that we could hear their banter and loud voices in the dining area. \n\nIs there no manager!?!\n\nI didn't think it was possible that the food could possibly get worse but it has. The upside is the calamari wasn't quite as rubber-like this time. On the downside, the service still was HORRIBLE in every way.\n\nSo, no good news here. Avoid.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "K6HwBKlC8Z-PBPuFC1dnZw", "review_id": "Sm7f5gseXoMCurMSClRjHg", "text": "I'm relatively new to the phoenix area and my girlfriend was craving some ramen so we looked up this place and it sounded like sonewhere we wanted to try.\nAt first glance its a tiny hole in the wall restaurant but after entering its actually a little bigger than it looked from the outside. seating is still relatively limited and we showed up right at lunchtime so we had to sit in a back corner but I stil diidnt feel cramped. the interior is kept clean and smells like a combination of good food and floral arrangements. \nThe food itself was really good. I wasnt disappointed with anything we ordered. I had a chasu-pork rice bowl that was delicious.It was a little on the small side as far as portions go but  it came with a small bowl of miso soup that was pretty tasty as far as miso goes. I also ordered a california crunchy roll which was great and for a good price $4 and change. my girlfriend ordered a bowl of tan tan men- bbq pork ramen that was a really generous portion in a larger bowl. The food was also served with some complimentary bread rolls and we had some sweet pink lemonade to wash it all down. All in all the food was great and we ended up paying only $26 which for a pretty good lunch.\nThe service was great once we got to the table we were taken care of the entire time and the waiter was really nice. \nI definitely recommend this place ad will be coming back.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FOm084Y1iM_LbzeuU_A4SQ", "review_id": "JpNxuxxgY9wzmk_1UCqh1Q", "text": "Can't beat their happy hour! Food comes out fast and fresh. Sometimes I do find that I'm looking around for my server to bring refills/the check but for $3 sushi rolls I really can't complain! The decor is not what you'd expect to find inside but who cares when the food is this good?", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SlAZzKwF9rCFLJzmoJX5-A", "review_id": "SLgNCr1o0KA_cw-yePCYvQ", "text": "Tan tan men - it was pretty good.  flavorful\nchampon - it was pretty good.  flavorful\nCrispy calamari, portion was small compared to the salad version.\n\nWe saw the calimari salad  for another table and it looks impressive in size.  I also saw it dressed with mayo salad dressing.  Wonder how that taste.   Definitely not good if you are watching your weight...;)\n\nThere was about four chefs cooking right in front of us because it was an open kitchen and we were sitting at the bar right in front of them.  We saw every dish that they pushed out and they were all made from scratch.  The ingredient was definately fresh and the chefs has skills.  It was impressive to watch.  They served chinese, vietnamese, korean, american, french, and japanese food from that four chefs...", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ufzay2x5I96iezVRY4GwZA", "review_id": "23rWugWNRpwxSkTsK74euw", "text": "The ramen was delicious! This was actually our first ramen in Arizona which is first and best! The sushi was nice and good! Our server was funny and friendly! This was the first and best Japenese food in Arizona!!!!!!!!!!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m3sEHVeV8bX8EInHs3dhVg", "review_id": "ZtO0kXJUCHAc4BmLCn1kiQ", "text": "I got the worst food poisoning I have ever had in my life from this place. It has been three days and I'm still having trouble eating and digesting food. I do not recommend eating here", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P2DXxY2JoZiLlAC3mdEy9w", "review_id": "LfrYIiHu1xURS4EqUNzvow", "text": "amazing passion fruit tea, and udon soup!!!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JDi4pJYzem_X-8v6QkwNqg", "review_id": "sNpz_REm9s_TB38p-F-_bA", "text": "The food is spectacular! The only thing is because it is such a small place, it's takes a while to get the food out. Another thing is the seating. It is very small so every table is really close together. Other than those two things, cherry blossom is so good! The food is great, the atmosphere is great, and the service is great as well!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7KBtC2JqBZyJvL13un0fFw", "review_id": "WWKTenwNNZTQi8KcKbMd3Q", "text": "Excellent. Ordered the Korean spicy beef dish. It was great. Worth the drive. I will definitely go there again, for sure.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZwLbNVuVcc9ExV-lGF4Xng", "review_id": "SheU0OmaC299xY6FZTtGhA", "text": "Very rude Service. Walked in at 4:40pm. The place was totally empty. The only other customer in the place was leaving. I was then led to a small table in the back. I asked if I could move to a larger table in the front next to the wall. I was told NO! I have to sit in the back where I could smell the bathrooms. Unbelievable over 50 empty tables and I was told I have to sit there.\n\nI then immediately walked out! Don't have to spend my $$ at a place that is so unfriendly towards it's customers.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6DyPQ2Bn_wX8reCAm4ABTQ", "review_id": "KiGFws_DKG52j7wgHYr30A", "text": "I used to go here a lot when I would be in Arizona for either kendo or work. I went back for the first time in a long while. I ordered the inari and vegetable tempura udon. The broth was pretty good along with the udon. The one thing that puzzled me was I asked for spinach in the udon and it tasted like cilantro? Maybe they had some mixed in with the spinach. Sorry but I do not like cilantro.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y_nf47haCvcZ3egZmUiSvg", "review_id": "jPHCSEbz0yIpChm-XBrbsA", "text": "My wife and I checked this place out on Wednesday night.  They were very busy, but able to seat us right away.  It's in a small strip mall but the interior is modern and very nice.  \n\nWe ordered the Gyoza, ramen and chicken pad Thai.   The food was very fresh and high quality.  The veggies were very fresh and the noodles were high quality.  I enjoyed that.  The food was very good, but required a little work (with hot chili) to get it to the perfect flavor for my pallet.  \n\nThe service was good.  Although it seemed that they were a bit stretched for the busy Wednesday night.  All in all it was a good experience and we will be back.  It took about 10 minutes after were eating to get our check processed.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 38, "useful": 44, "cool": 39}, "user_id": "NvDR3SPVPXrDB_dbKuGoWA", "review_id": "tvA9osAJBc8O14WaCx8-9g", "text": "I went here on a Friday after work for some dinner. The parking can be a challenge so have some patience. \n\nI have had this place bookmarked for several years but I have never really found myself in the area to take advantage of this place. I was trying to decide on a couple of Korean dishes. There was one that was cooked in a skillet with rice and the dish that I finally chose was the Spicy Korean dish with beef and noodles. I'm really not a more spicy the better aficionado. I don't mine a little heat as long as it compliments the meal. I thought the spiciness to this dish was just right. They give you a huge portion and our waiter was always there to refill my water glass because my mouth was en fuego at times.\n\nThe cost was under $12 and a good deal for the amount of food received. The service was excellent and my wife really enjoyed this place as well. I will be back!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WmqKGGnBrTnt-Jz4HtT9QQ", "review_id": "OUBd3VDQZ78Z-83t584Knw", "text": "I'm giving one star and that's being generous considering the horrible service my coworkers and I just experienced, it was appalling! I have never dealt with such a rude person while trying to get simple take out! From the phone call placing our order to walking out, food in hand, every moment we felt like we were not welcome. I understand gathering four separate orders can be a pain but you're a restaurant, I can't imagine we were the first group with this request!  I'm not saying I will never eat here again because that is not the case but I can say I will never get take out for more then one person from here, what a mess!! VERY disappointed!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jHiDhITbHSP799pPKWpYPg", "review_id": "bstf2uvhs9KMgHQP9xg4Nw", "text": "Lots of menu items to choose from. Got shrimp pad Thai and California crunch roll, both good. Always had friendly service, though the place gets busy and parking is rough. Japanese Italian cuisine, there's something for everyone. Love their bread.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s6tq1sNCXLqYWxy9OR0CHQ", "review_id": "yo6mbSCycQzIS6YnopqOqQ", "text": "For ramen and broth fanatics, this is literally as good as it gets. Always very busy, and there's a reason for it. PLEASE Cherryblossom, if you're listening, launch a location in OldTown. \n\nCha Shu Ramen #1 must, however definitely go with the egg noodles in this one. Smoky, creamy broth will have you feening. \n\nUdon Suki Pot #2 must, they crack a raw egg on top to finish it off and the broth is so hot it cooks it. Deliciously flavorful beef broth.\n\nSpicy Gyoza Soup Appetizer #3 must. Must. Must. Must. Warning, it is actually extremely spicy, it will make your nose run. But I literally had a couple dreams about it, it was that good. \n\nI actually didn't like the champon noodles very much, but might be a personal preference. The tan-tan men noodles were very good as well. Sushi is decent. Haven't tried the asian-italian fusion dishes but my ex always ordered one and they looked absolutely fantastic.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rT6rl6NU6HroDubdUItdsg", "review_id": "2lzAWtGpY1ee1zle-1-Qeg", "text": "This place is pretty cool. Great atmosphere and good food. Their service is hit or miss, sometimes it's good other times they kinda forget about you. I go back because I really like their food.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GyeV0fMvhbL84pYy9ntI4g", "review_id": "S9d1ixltzCNJ5PEso5TP5Q", "text": "Reasonably priced for the quality of food received. Went on a date here and loved it so much that I came back to show my mom and sister how delicious the food was. Popular little hidden restaurant that I would highly recommend to anyone. The menu is so extensive and everything looks so delicious that deciding on what to eat is a problem I love having when I go to a restaurant. Service is just a tad slow but that is expected as it is a very popular spot apparently, so I don't mind because the food is worth the wait. For $47 for 3 very stuffed people, including appetizer, entree and drinks, had to take a lot home to as the portions were well sized. The atmosphere is really relaxing to tables aren't no close together, so cute place to take a new date or the family.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eiA073MhHpCdwBq8u_luZA", "review_id": "9ATBP3xLSBID7GBmV8xtbg", "text": "Finally came to this cafe after hearing about it from my friends for so long~\n\nRolls were a highlight as the Negiyama Roll was a well crafted mix of green onion/yellow tail and the Ebi Roll was full of tempura goodness. \n\nThe three noodle dishes we tried were pretty good in comparison to place like mido and sushi ken but not on the five star level of eateries in Little Tokyo in LA and Japantown in SF.\n\nOnly con was that it was freezing in our corner of the restaurant but getting a hot soup can easily remedy that -  can't wait to come back and try the other things here.\n\nGood prices, excellent food! (Also appreciate the diversity of their menu ^^)", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ekFRSWR86jKcJ3ZWy9-9IA", "review_id": "U8ehTw34Iry-nh3OOUxTCQ", "text": "The food here is wonderful and the price is amazing! They have a beautiful atmosphere and the staff here are really nice! It's great for get togethers and parties! What I love most is their dessert! Their cakes are lightly sweet and not bland! Not to mention that their desserts are so light! If you can also order take out! Cherry blossom is truly amazing.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "to8Ns3pzArs3kBHUOVrB2Q", "review_id": "5gIPAx1ZaG7geHn_VSyNhg", "text": "Strange combination of Japanese food meets Italian. I was very skeptical yet pleasantly surprised. I expected fusion food but discovered it was more separate but equal. Sushi I had was good and fresh, Italian pasta I sample was rich and flavorful. I did find myself eating the  pasta with chops stick. LOL. \n\nThis is a great first date restaurant for it's cheap prices and large selection of possibilities.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-IA6qgrB0Wgy_CnWKV371Q", "review_id": "Czvcgpg88VMAEH8Vvq-8Iw", "text": "LOVE this place. Atmosphere and food is great! For drinks, the milk tea is a must try. Wish they had a location in Scottsdale so I could go here more often. \n\nThink of a French, (though it says Italian, I got more of a \"Frenchy\" feel), and Japanese mixed into one. Thats what you get here. The place is small, yet very elegant and everything is done right.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NP-iWl46COZ2AgApviwFSw", "review_id": "-An5-CIpIRKycubVST-pyw", "text": "Nice and cozy..perfect for a lovely evening. Loved the sushi here.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5dg34YigCOPlLntNQKqZ_Q", "review_id": "RFoDsIHQwCLbQ-ECJCLXAg", "text": "I've been craving some Japanese style noodles since I returned from my tour of Asia, and this place really hit the spot!\n\nThe service left a little to be desired, but I think the waiter was just having a bad day. \n\nIf you love noodles, definitely check this place out!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "DNCSV5cZP9Erm7uFedxK-g", "review_id": "Ll0glzgl63w_GyfFgSz75g", "text": "I like how the menu crosses continents.  It's nice to have options.  My husband ordered the ramen.  It's definitely tasty comfort food.  Nothing like the packaged stuff were used to.  I ordered jap chae.  It was a little salty do I marked them down a star.  It would have been nice if my noodles weren't swimming in soy sauce.  The waitstaff is nice but it took a while to get our check and I was starting to get bored since we already ate all of our meal.  To leave this review on a couple of positive notes, I liked the warm bread and sweet baguettes they bring out while you wait.  And the eclectic style of the restaurant was cozy.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C5hDZleIfHtcXS9p4ZYBuA", "review_id": "V2tUYxRfIXtU8tJMHh1_vA", "text": "They have really fresh sushi.  It's a great little place for lunch.  Very nice staff.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rxyZ2tWhKWIx2CEMs5H1Ow", "review_id": "753GNXMmlh7VXfZfvedxuQ", "text": "Yum Yum Yummmm! \n\nAfter seeing their prices and ratings online, my husband and I knew we had to check this place out. Aside from the just really terrible hostess situation, it was a great experience.\n\nThe hostess situation was almost a laugh because it was just ridiculous. We walked in at 8, two hours before close, and one hostess was hunched over the counter doodling. She barely looked up at us, then looked over to her partner, who also barely looked at us and did not say a word. She grabbed two menus and motioned for us to sit down at the closest table, which happened to be sandwiched in the corner of two other populated tables. This is awkward for everyone, since the rest of the place was empty and we had to do that weird \"scoot around each other\" move any time someone wanted to adjust their chair. The silence of both hostesses was the most unnerving, though. \n\nWhatevs, the food was great and our server was great and our bill was cheap! We got the sushi combo with a spicy tuna and an Alaskan, and even though I omit avocado due to an allergy the rolls were a good size. We also got the chicken pad thai and took home leftovers. All was well, and we will surely be back.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-kIvLyWpY17aRa0vPp-RmA", "review_id": "JZcg9PZf2DDuEdcgHD7PXw", "text": "Oh Cherry blossom cafe, how excited I was for trying you out.  But maybe I had too high expectations, but I really found it average, nothing special.  First off, the location is cute, and we were given quick and good service from the start.  We came here for lunch, and I ordered the pad thai noodles while my wife ordered miso soup lunch special which came with a California roll.  Good value for lunch and the pad thai was good, but I wasn't wowed by it.  Miso soup was good, hard to mess that up.  I would have liked to try more, but I was a little put off by the menu.  Well, you can order pad thai, Ramon, and chicken parm?  Hard to specialize in a wide variety of food.  Again, I think food was average, but it wasn't bad.  I just would rather go to a more authentic restaurant for my favorite noodle dishes next time.  Not a bad place by any means so try it out for yourself.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "btTx6B1JDp0cAiGtJ21xsQ", "review_id": "R1zRWkmg9uvslgxjWaRTqQ", "text": "I went to Cherryblossom Noodle Cafe for lunch at the recommendation of a coworker. The prices were reasonable, the portions were generous, and the service was pretty quick.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gs23EL1MyzXAktyyAoXcxw", "review_id": "SVJ4Ql0_kpM1EwsZboBgvg", "text": "Whenever I am hungry I can count on this place to send me out content! The food is great and there is such a wide variety to pick from. Not feeling like Asian food? No probelm! Pick from one of their Italian pastas! Sushi is great and I recommend the curry!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_9WdLStCJUKWiQhyCzckoA", "review_id": "UTrdnLIiebXLpJ0RmUgcMg", "text": "Only place in Arizona with authentic cold buckwheat soba noodles\nPrices are too low - \nNeed to add a good ramen with all the fixons to add on and I would stop going to Japan to eat", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1rzmQ4nnqUlO-13ykyFs7w", "review_id": "qsL-bpvZygGD2AmDEeRqGA", "text": "This is my go to place for dessert. I only get the strawberry shortcake. I don't know what they put in there but it is simply heaven on earth. The cake is light as the clouds and the strawberries float amidst the layers in angelic bursts of freshness, not to mention that the whipped cream is well worthy to bathe in. I will say my last trip, I managed to take two slices (you can never have one) and tried the green tea cake. This may have just become the next contender for my affection. If you want indulgence without guilt, try it! I promise you will be smiling from ear to ear :)", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CX73f2MGAUK19Nz1DX9h7Q", "review_id": "X2EiU8s25eBNR2XBo1XbPA", "text": "The chicken Phad Thai here is like the casting of Mance Rayder in Game of Thrones...like I'm sure he is a great actor but his face is weird.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IjafRfMSAQpInLlw-Vi0Cg", "review_id": "rF85eEgKDn0otAB9ADfiyA", "text": "Went for Happy Hour, The sushi was disappointing. The rolls were sadly constructed and fell apart easily. A nice firm squeeze when constructing it would prevent a lot of this.\n\nThe rolls all were some extension on their sadly constructed immitation crab, overly sushi-mayonaised, california roll.  \n\nSo if i was to go again not at happy hour, i would not get a roll. I would direct myself to one of the other dishes which were satisfactory.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vYIZMcpFFbMa157wzWbBcA", "review_id": "rcJK6M8p_snc_Jo8coot3g", "text": "For a long time, I have been hearing great things about this place. We finally had a chance to go in the not-too-distant past, and we were not disappointed.\n\nI had heard that this is one of the few places in AZ that serves authentic Japanese food, primarily Japanese-style Ramen. Since being back in America after living in Japan, Japanese Ramen is probably the thing I miss the most. Well, after the wonderful people, of course! I know it is not originally a Japanese dish, but the Japanese style of Ramen is just the best! :) Oh, and GYOZA!! Of course!\n\nOf course, when we went to Cherryblossom, I definitely had to have some Ramen. It was excellent, as promised! My husband had some sushi since he loves the stuff, and it was pretty similar to decent Japanese sushi. I think they had \"American sushi\" choices as well, which is pretty different. :)\n\nOverall, it was a lovely experience. The environment was very nice as well. It was great to see some Japanese stuff on the walls and around the restaurant. It was pretty busy in there as well. My only complaint is that we didn't get to interact with any Japanese employees, so we could not practice our Japanese! :( There is always next time... :) Maybe we will have to sit at the sushi bar!", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GjggdVEjRmatV_rQzFQJew", "review_id": "lpdyRjTZ2N867yquhIL2Fw", "text": "So this place just weirds me out too much. Ramen for dinner and an italian pastry from their dessert window? Makes me think that they were not sure what kind of restaurant to open. In other words, they didn't know which would be better, so they just serve both. If their Asian food was really that amazing, wouldn't they just eschew serving the Italian in the same place, and focus on Asian? Or vice-versa? \n\nSo, while their noodles were good, they were missing all the other things that I like about Asian spots...namely, the hot sauces, diced chili in vinegar, asian drinks, maybe some coconut drink/dessert, and other non-noodle things that make an asian noodle place amazing. This is a place for old Phoenicians that think they are going outside of their comfort zone. For them, they are, and it is great. They experiment while they have their trusted spaghetti to fall back on. For a well seasoned Asian food eater like myself, this place fails.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N8ZwqHEqGSC-6-z0-PHkHw", "review_id": "AMfMkO_WRwDMZok8sgClxg", "text": "I had the pad thai and the California roll. Both were pretty good but not mind blowing. They do have a very robust menu so I would go back to try more of their offerings.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6yVLO1opGxYZ5ArjyHSUzw", "review_id": "98axX4-HMipKW0M0Rzs7Xg", "text": "I think that the food here is wonderful. The atmosphere is unique with a constant buzzing near the front room, lots of action. Maybe the menu is too ambitious and the log jam gets long, however this gives it character and many people like that. Noli is a fine waiter and the service there is as good as possible and usually warm.", "business_id": "AkOruz5CrCxUmXe1p_WoRg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "DJ1T6ZCsG0ANSEK6YsqHBQ", "review_id": "uk9lof28ZhGw3UwGsQ1kNg", "text": "Really crappy service, they could not have cared less about me or my injury, I would avoid these people.", "business_id": "uHJECmDtucLM7Hvvxkn9KA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LBasmhs8ta3Az8SaENKWnw", "review_id": "Cf9vqSy_QuwcyGDkEjPLTA", "text": "I went to an urgent care for a sprained foot. The urgent care provided me an air cast ankle stirrup (even though I sprained my foot!) that sells at Wal Mart for about $47 retail . Hangar Orthotics dba Elite Care billed my insurance $149.00 Insurance paid 74.50 as that was deemed reasonable and customary. I received a bill for the balance which is illegal in AZ where I live. ARS 20-1072. I wonder how many people receive these bills and pay them not knowing? I called up to dispute the amount, and although my call was third I have been waiting 94 minutes with an automated message saying my call is next ... it is now 4:59pm on Friday, I am doubting I will get an answer even though it has been saying my call is next for over an hour. It is too bad YELP does not have a way to give a business ZERO stars I waited until 5:30 and it kept saying I was next. They should have a way of giving NEGATIVE stars", "business_id": "uHJECmDtucLM7Hvvxkn9KA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "-H1Tpjht7XhMB-o3Y9qFQg", "review_id": "dCJDLYZNZPFoAv9hOi3DFA", "text": "Please do yourself and everyone else a favor by avoiding this rotten place!\n\nHanger employs a pack of sullen, lazy administrative good for nothings.  We asked them to immediately order and bill our insurance because we were two weeks from our annual plan renewing, which meant $500 out of pocket, in the month I was laid off. \nNice....\n\nTen days go by, my wife calls and was told that our insurance didn't cover it, that they would not order without 50% cash down. \n\n#1 Outright lie from the bitchy woman, they never contacted our insurance company, who will cover Orthotics 100%\n\n#2 Nobody called to inform us that they wouldn't order out without cash up front. (Because they sat on their fat backsides and never did a thing)\n\nThe woman my wife contacted early yesterday acted like she cared. But no call back yesterday afternoon or today. I called and they forwarded their calls to an answering service five minutes before 5:00.  Lazy, lazy, lazy. Did I mention nasty and surly?\n\nGo anywhere but Hanger!\nFYI, this was the 7th Street location as recommended by my wife's doctor, who is going to get an earful and lose a patient.", "business_id": "uHJECmDtucLM7Hvvxkn9KA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0iTOvD0tWUAIrXBQ0vAlLw", "review_id": "39wZ_IAtw-4CmBlrgHse1Q", "text": "This place is great. Our son was born without his right hand and we had a prosthesis made for him. The process was fast! The staff was very friendly and helpful. More than satisfied with this clinic! \n\nWill continue to receive services from this location.", "business_id": "uHJECmDtucLM7Hvvxkn9KA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o99BARlkxD-ZFhvYWNATmA", "review_id": "Tx7PFo55kF9nBpbzHqfn0Q", "text": "I always give the benefit of the doubt, but so far this has been an awful experience with this office. My son was fitted 2 months ago for an AFO splint (these are time sensitive due to growth). We have called only to be given the runaround, sent to voicemails, and never have return calls. Then they blame it on our insurance company not approving it until a month after fitting. We were mailed an approval letter from our insurance company before that- which proves someone at the office is falling down in their job to follow up! Despite that, we waited again. Now, 2 months later and numerous phone calls (even from our PT), I only got a hold of someone today. After having to \"search\" for information- she called back (which was a surprise unto itself) and guess what?! It's there! It's a miracle! Who knows how long it has been sitting there. Severe lack of organization, courtesy, and good service at this office!", "business_id": "uHJECmDtucLM7Hvvxkn9KA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ry48Bta6spNowOkiMNC_xg", "review_id": "hl1DgGCLhP1JM5HfwO1V1g", "text": "Novice? Advanced? Foto Forum Professionals Can Help Almost Anyone \n\nA family member developed his photo hobby into an award-winning, community-serving, nationally published pastime. Foto Forum is where he shops, buys and seeks advice. I've learned to do the same. \n\nFoto Forum has a staff of four, with an ocean of technical and product knowledge. No matter what camera issue I take to them, we develop a solution. I'm brutal on pocket digital cameras. Every two years someone I loan my camera to, or I, drop and break something like a battery door or the whole mechanism. I took my cares to Foto Forum, spent a few more dollars than I would on a Staples/Walgreen/Best Buy/Walmart Clearance Camera, and have a solution I'll have to take a little better care of, that won't break if dropped on its edge, has easy to understand and use menus, a great lens and zoom system, and was in Foto Forum 10 months before the big chain stores had them. I have more stories, but you don't need to read them. \n\nFoto Forum has film, a complete line of cases and packs, tripods, digital and film single lens reflex cameras, video cams and my faithful pocket shoot and click. The have studio equipment suitable for setting up \"The Best of EBay\" and the cutest dog, kitten and bunny photos on the planet - depending on your skills. They've also got that spotting scope I want to turn into my hawk and eagle lens - in my dreams, plus lots of fine binoculars for all purposes - like sitting in the nosebleed seats and scoping Amare making a monster dunk after a miraculous Steve Nash pass. \n\nWe say Yes to Foto Forum and still buy Lee gift cards here for birthday and Christmas.", "business_id": "VilxIfmahfOhMcIaGK8Www", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V35ln_NqTycSELLMoLWjXw", "review_id": "9xD_HtBoZI_LHVOrnTcNAQ", "text": "I rated this location poorly because of the manner the store employees processed my return. I walked in at 5:45 PM and purchased a data card reader and battery charger for my Sony camera [universal]. I returned the next morning to return both items as my camera was stolen. \n\nI was told the store did not accept returns on battery chargers. I was told the policy existed because of people like me [who were from out of town]. I was told these people forgot their chargers at home and would buy the item, use it, and return it. I felt as if my integrity was being questioned. I felt my integrity being quesstioned. While I undertsand the compelxities of owning ande running a private camera shop, I felt the store did nothing to make amends. While I try to support private business, this situation maes me want to go to one of the \"big chain\" stores with a more \"liberal\" return policy. \n\nThe packages were unopened and factory sealed! What could have made this experience  better was being told about the return policy when I purchased the items. I lost $40 on a $70 purchase. Rather than being told beforehand about the policy, I was told after the fact \"You should have read the return policy\". I do not know anyone who stops to read the return policy before making a purchase. I learned my lesson. I will always ask about a store's return policy before making a purchase.\n\nI strongly caution you to read their policies before buying anything. Cameras must be returned within 7 days and most items are non-returnable.", "business_id": "VilxIfmahfOhMcIaGK8Www", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7d28hJKro5XRUlYLXC-3sw", "review_id": "ezhtNTdl7sIFVqzvH2tQig", "text": "Randy the sales associate was perfect. He went through all of my questions and scenarios. Since he is an experienced, professional photographer himself with a photo club, you could tell he was passionate about the art and more than willing to share his knowledge of photography with me. I had gone through the website and read the associate's bios before coming in. Plus I lucked out when Randy answered the phone when I called earlier in the day and assured he could help me. Although, I live in Los Angeles, I was so happy that I was able to meet Randy to help me decide on what products I should purchase.  Now onto the downer that would make me think twice about coming back....\n\nPart 1\nIt was Christmas Eve and there were a lot of people in there waiting. While we were waiting, I assume it was the owner, was rude to a lady who came in the store. The lady was in a panic, but VERY polite, she came in from out of town. Her camera broke. She asked if someone could help her fix her camera after being told on the phone that they could. She wanted to take pictures at Christmas. The owner told her that since she didn't buy her camera there, sales associates were busy helping paying customers! I was appalled. A sales associate said he would help her as soon as he got done though, I was just sorry to she had to experience that and I don't even work there. \n\nPart 2\nIt took us 45 minutes to make the purchase because they haven't figured out their sales policy. It's basically like buying a car at the end where they verify everything with your bank. It takes that long! They had to do a backround check basically after we presented our driver's license, when that was not enough then they wanted a piece of mail, thank goodness we had our tax bill with the address of our residence in Arizona. But it took a long time and they should post on their website that for purchases over a certain amount additional identification/financial info is needed beyond a driver's license and debit/credit cards with a visa/master card logo. They said \"this is Arizona\" I have no idea what that means.\n\nSo in a summary, if you want to get good information and someone who is dedicated to helping you - ask for RANDY. Be prepared to spend a long time checking out, and for RANDOM comments that make you feel almost bad for buying anything. But in the end I got what I needed and got introduced to Randy's awesome photo club F22!", "business_id": "VilxIfmahfOhMcIaGK8Www", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qYcGmrYI4htx3i4s7BVjgQ", "review_id": "DDwRTbMWhkNa5yY24pXpfA", "text": "Full disclosure, I'm pretty cheap and incredibly indecisive when it comes to purchasing video/ photography equipment. I'm also a tactile consumer and like to touch before I buy.... online. Camera stores can be the worst for people like me because sales people don't want to waste time with  lots of questions and no happy ending. Foto Forum is one of the very few place where I don't feel like I'm a douche bag for checking things out before I buy. I've interacted with John, Mike, and Greg and each time and they have been incredibly helpful, patient and never over eager to make me purchase something I don't need. The service has lead me to actually purchase there anyway rather than saving a few dollars online. If you want to build a relationship with a store, this is definitely a good one to do that.", "business_id": "VilxIfmahfOhMcIaGK8Www", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dxaZSMV_0e3xG23XDRWW6w", "review_id": "Mf86dNgQBLSeJalibnzXEA", "text": "I shop here all the time. The folks who work here are very knowledgeable and helpful. I've spent thousands of $$$$ over the years and never gotten advice or less than stellar service.", "business_id": "VilxIfmahfOhMcIaGK8Www", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "N1koTSTyiLCD8zH0rHSh4w", "review_id": "uZjBn8mbea-t8VlmcRwirw", "text": "I had been researching getting a new DSLR for months for shooting video and pretty much knew that the Canon 60D was what I wanted. Went to Foto Forum to see how prices were and was surprised to find that they were selling the 60D for $100 less than BH and Amazon. Also Greg the salesman took an hour to talk with me about various cameras and lenses. He has decades of photography experience and was great at giving me feedback on what I was reading online.\nI bought the 60D with the 18-135 kit lens and a number of other items that will help me get started with getting serious about taking pictures and video. I hope they are around for years to come.", "business_id": "VilxIfmahfOhMcIaGK8Www", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3uU_6L8GnFOHTsO4I3oedg", "review_id": "AUdQ4wlEQbULq5kdilNzyw", "text": "They claim to have the lowest prices... They don't. I needed to buy some supplies. I checked pricing at Photo Forum and Tempe Camera. Tempe Camera was cheaper, yet the guy at Photo Forum declined to price match. No one asked if I needed help when I came in. My experience was not pleasant. \nI like Tempe Camera better. They are always soo helpful and they have WAY more stuff. Not to mention they aren't smug or pretentious. Can't say the same for this place.", "business_id": "VilxIfmahfOhMcIaGK8Www", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iHCv55JuoIPy-qMF0Sa6TA", "review_id": "ptGVUR_FxnDSarhyMNCnQw", "text": "I've been doing business with Foto Forum for about 8 months now, and I've always gotten great customer service, and advice from the folks there.  Just recently, I had an experience that pleasantly surprised me.  I'd purchased a Promaster CF card from them in January.  I used it for a while, but then it got corrupted somehow.  I switched to another brand that I had on hand, and took the Promaster back to FF.  They exchanged it for another after verifying that it was a bad card with no problems.  I stuck the new one in my camera case and forgot about it until a couple weeks ago. (I may have formatted the new one in my camera, I don't remember at this point)  I pulled it out to use it for a firmware update, and found that neither my camera or computer would recognize it.  So, I took it back to FF.  They tried to format it in one of their cameras, and it wouldn't function for them either.  With no questions asked, they not only exchanged this CF card for a new one, but they also upgraded it to the new \"Extreme\" CF that Promaster makes.  In other words, they exchanged a $60 CF card for a $140 card without any hassle or paperwork.  That's the kind of customer service I really like.  \n\nOne side comment:  The people behind the counter at FF are photo geeks (and I don't think they'd be offended by that) who happen to work in a camera shop.  Meaning they're incredibly knowledgable, and more than happy to help, but maybe not overwhelmingly polished and \"salesman-like\".  I've dealt with all of the gentlemen working there currently, and can't think of a single negative thing to say about any of them.\n\nRegarding pricing:  I research everything I buy before I make a purchase.  I know that I can beat the prices at FF on many items by ordering online.  The difference is generally fairly small though, and I feel that it's worth the extra 1-2% to purchase locally, and have the access to such an incredible knowledge base that the folks at FF have to offer.", "business_id": "VilxIfmahfOhMcIaGK8Www", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cXHugMXkvsrq5WhIGbc8jA", "review_id": "U3n5mVLqTJxmvpKyUGifvw", "text": "This store needs to get with the 21st century. No online ability to take money. Won't take credit cards over the phone. Won't take American Express. Cutting themselves out of a big market.\n\nFor local purchases with better customer service and convenience I prefer Tempe Camera Repair. They at least choose to accomodate customers.\n\nDon't know how this store stays in business.", "business_id": "VilxIfmahfOhMcIaGK8Www", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 7, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pRH7VzDGWQ3hdiEQsv-agg", "review_id": "Tq5j5szbNjtZnjWt949yfQ", "text": "I emailed this letter to the store;\n\nHello:\n\nYesterday afternoon I found myself in the unfortunate position of being 350 miles from my studio without a piece of equipment.  While I was driving into Phoenix from Los Angeles,I realized we had left a posing stool. We called ahead to your store and inquired if you had one. We were told yes. We then set a course to come to your store immediately.  Unfortunately, coming from CA we didn't realize you we're 1 hour aead of us.  We called once the realization hit. We had 75 minutes to travel 60 miles.  We made every effort to arrive by 6:00, as we were told rather rudely, that the store was closing at 6 sharp.  At 5:55, from about 4 blocks away, we called again and asked if they could ready our purchase, that we would run in and buy. We were told NO, that we better arrive before 6, that \"You have 4 minutes\".  I cannot begin to express the frustration and anger that your store couldn't accommodate a simple request, and was completely unsympathetic to the fact that we were driving straight from LA to you.  In fact, I arrived at 6:00 on the dot, as Randy I believe was locking the door.  He could have cared less. While part of me says, \"the people who run this store don't care about anything, why write this email\", as a business owner and potential customer, you deserve to know why I will make it my personal mission on every review site, website etc to let other potential customers know, just how much you value our business.\n\nI have never been treated like that by any company or vendor, and as a fellow business owner, I'm appalled by the blatant attitude and disrespect. I don't know any other company who wouldn't have gladly tried to help us or offered a solution acceptable to both.\n\nI wish your business luck for the future. If you continue to treat customers like you did me, you won't have much of a business left.\n\nRespectfully!", "business_id": "VilxIfmahfOhMcIaGK8Www", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BFTdwov5iuYO3Mp9-CueVg", "review_id": "8y2FJRNe169p9Zm0OxFlOQ", "text": "I recommend that all my students do business here.  These guys are smart, friendly, and provide invaluable information.  They not only have what I need but often suggest better, smarter alternatives.  I'm very grateful to them.  They've helped me a great deal with regard to professional development.  Cost the same or less than internet sites.", "business_id": "VilxIfmahfOhMcIaGK8Www", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SWa4sqECP3juv9FEaUCh6w", "review_id": "dvwFKcD0Hpu5QvVffecIJw", "text": "I stopped into Phoenix for one night on my road trip cross country. Upon realizing my film camera wasn't working I looked up photo stores in the area and this one was closest. I'm so glad I came here- they gave me honest answers and didn't try to sell me things I didn't need. They were really nice and helpful to me and my friend who was also having camera problems. My camera is still working great.", "business_id": "VilxIfmahfOhMcIaGK8Www", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AbJ48OT3YlAAAbSZbVtmgg", "review_id": "odrHoor542HypU0nVw4alA", "text": "This shop takes the time to explain the equipment the sell you. The were quick to help and friendly. They made sure my equipment was ready to use and that the lenses were protected with filters. Bill was really helpful.", "business_id": "VilxIfmahfOhMcIaGK8Www", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-7DjixPKnk1lIFejH2IOPg", "review_id": "7dcYIblnnOMKjQ9a3Tot9g", "text": "I called this store to inquire if they had a Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM in stock.  They said they had a few.  I asked if they could get anywhere close the amazon's price.  He asked how much they were selling it for, and i replied $339.   He then started yelling at me that they are losing $40 on the lens, and good luck.  He was rude started bitching to me.  I asked could you do any better, and he basically said good luck and hung up the phone.  \n\nGet with the program.  The price of the lens is $399 retail.  Don't tell me you only make $20 on a lens sale.  I want to support local businesses, but I'm not going to drive 20 minutes to over pay for something I can have overnighted to me for $60 cheaper.   What is really ridiculous about the whole thing is I also ordered a $1100 L glass lens from amazon as well, which I paid full retail for.  They could have had both orders, if he didn't treat me like sh*t. \n\nIf you want to survive as a local business, you need to be nice to your customers.  If you don't want to price match then be nice about it.  Don't try to bully someone into  buying something.  If you know a customer is just going to order it, I think you would be better off selling it and only making $20, then losing that business and any future business from the customer.  I have personally spend thousands upon thousands of dollars on photography equipment, always the highest end lenses, and camera bodies.  In fact I bought my last camera body at their store, but I will never make that mistake again.  \n\nYou lost my business for good, and I am sure I will not be the last one.", "business_id": "VilxIfmahfOhMcIaGK8Www", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0RGHBWjGB1Rcxr_TL_-mkg", "review_id": "AfKbKM67onW-L8tjvojZlQ", "text": "I went here to try out a tripod before I buy. I also wanted to support a local business and not use them as a showroom for a cheaper online purchase. After some very helpful advice I did buy a tripod and a pan head.  After looking online I did get a competitive price for the model that I purchased, maybe a little higher, but I did get some great advice and service.", "business_id": "VilxIfmahfOhMcIaGK8Www", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_GVAV2LjUWEs9fGjslex_A", "review_id": "5UgHAVvAjeeQOea6cgCB8Q", "text": "I was invited for lunch by a member... wow, what an incredible place.  The golf coarse view was amazing.  I had the Kobe burger at the Men's grill and it had to be one of the best burgers in Metro Phoenix.", "business_id": "kwmbV7MLjNVnwjVGSzCndQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XVFEmpeTFe0RYHW3jOemAA", "review_id": "x-_cOhJGAoeA7nNfw4I-Wg", "text": "I telephoned the country club to inquire about the Goldwater Women's Tennis Classic.  This telephone call occurred on November 12, 2010 at approximately 6:00 PM.\n\nA woman named CHARMION BILLINGTON answered the phone.  \n\nNever in my life have I experienced a more curt, rude, inconsiderate \"ambassador\" of a country club.\n\nThis woman embodies everything that is stereotypical, negative, and distasteful in private country clubs.\n\nI called to inquire about the start times of the tennis matches of the tournament.  Charmion proceeded to inform me, rather dismissively, that she didn't know the times of the matches and nobody was around who did.  \n\nI told her I came in from out of town to see the matches.  Did she know of a website that might have the informaiton I wanted?  She said she didn't know of any website and flatly told me to call back \"tomorrow morning'.\n\nSHE THEN HUNG UP ON ME.\n\nNo kidding.  While I was mid-sentence (to thank her, ironically), she hung up.\n\nI went to the tennis matches, in spite of Charmion's classless and rude behavior.  \n\nEveryone else at the club was friendly, helpful, and welcoming.\n\nPerhaps I caught Charmion on a bad day.  But this in no way excuses her complete lack of professionalism.  \n\nPhoenix Country Club ought to re-evaluate this woman.  She is a discredit to their business.", "business_id": "kwmbV7MLjNVnwjVGSzCndQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Z9R_BFt5MFUYVFeCeZ3x6g", "review_id": "-6BcugkL0v7seTIoE3ZacA", "text": "This is one hell of a luxury country club.  Everything they do is first class.  Golf course, locker rooms, fitness, dining, etc. is second to none. The clubhouse was recently renovated at the cost of over $20M.   \n\nThe golf course has been around since 1899 and used to host the Phoenix Open prior to the TPC.  In the last 3 years this golf course has become THE BEST manicured golf course in town.  With green running consistently at 10-14 I would challenge you to find a better putting surface in the valley.\n\nAdam Bringham is the director of golf and a great face guy for the club.  As a life long golfer and someone who has walked in to a lot of pro shops, the PCC shop is top notch.  They stock over $200k of apparel and equipment from brand names like Lindeberg, Travis Mathews, Polo Golf, etc.  Adam and his staff run 7-10 quality golf tournaments a year and truly make your guests feel at home.\n\nPCC has a beautiful lunch buffet and salad bar set up every day of the week for lunch.  Business men and women flock to the men's and mixed grill for lunch each day.  Chef does a great job of creating desirable dinner specials and I've yet to have anything on the menu that I didn't like.\n\nEvery country club in town has reduced their pricing.  That being said, for $22,500 this might be the best value for your money.  Memberships were once selling for over $60,000.  If you are looking for a true LUXURY club this is the spot!", "business_id": "kwmbV7MLjNVnwjVGSzCndQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "kGgAARL2UmvCcTRfiscjug", "review_id": "Y823Q9kiooG9QVKHQ3G0lg", "text": "One of my colleagues is a member here.  Since we just got out of a meeting downtown, we decided to grab lunch here.  I am very impressed with this place.  The building is old, but it has been well kept.\n\nPictures of past golf tournaments and celebrities line the hallways.  Dark, high quality wood is used for the trim and finishes.  When I think \"country club\", this is what I imagine.  \n\nWe went upstairs to the dining room and sat down for lunch.  The server was very friendly and went over the menu & specials.  One of the specials caught my attention, an Italian Panini w/Fries, so I ordered it.\n\nIt was a few minutes after noon and the place started to get busy for lunch.  Many businessmen from the area were having lunch as well as a few retirees and a couple of golfers.  It was a nice mix of people and the vibe was very cool.\n\nIt didn't take very long for our food to come out.  The Italian Panini was awesome, full of flavor and the ingredients was fresh and high quality.  Nice sized portion too....actually, it was large for a Panini.  I was stuffed after this meal.\n\nOverall, it was a great experience.  If it wasn't so far away from home, I'd seriously consider purchasing a membership here.  Can't wait to come back and play some golf!\n\nReturn Factor - 100%", "business_id": "kwmbV7MLjNVnwjVGSzCndQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uBp2Jmip2qXQ0iWHUDY9sQ", "review_id": "_ey3DyADq1A8XA8VVVVHGg", "text": "My in-laws are members here, I've been here for Rotary Club meetings, United Way and YMCA Board events, my kids took swim lessons here and swam on the club swim team, and we recently held a fundraising dinner for my kids' school here. Throughout all of this I have never had a bad experience at the Phoenix Country Club. \n\nWhether you're a member, a guest, or just a visitor, the staff at the Phoenix Country Club treat you like a VIP. However, its not snobbish or snooty, just competency that comes through.\n\nAlso, its always been nice, but the renovation that was completed a few years ago really has made this club step up. If you want to visit one of the best places in Phoenix, check out the Phoenix Country Club.", "business_id": "kwmbV7MLjNVnwjVGSzCndQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ImcO6niJtlnry_KpwKWWHg", "review_id": "loZRiSz6vYTyXDsWZxtLVw", "text": "I have been here many times for meetings, conferences and events. The meeting space is nice, with great views in the main conference room. The banquet staff is always helpful; I did, however, come across one server that was less pleased with her job. I wont blame the country club for her actions though. :) I would recommend this meeting space to anyone.", "business_id": "kwmbV7MLjNVnwjVGSzCndQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E2DYTWOVSptFJqM7jckPpg", "review_id": "7nSLmtBDk1HP7W3rA8lmCQ", "text": "Not the best country club I have ever golfed at, but pretty nice all the same.  The course itself is well maintained, though it was aerated recently.  Customer service is obviously touted here and it shows throughout the entire facility.  I had a nice experience and will definitely be back soon.", "business_id": "kwmbV7MLjNVnwjVGSzCndQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "25j8Nr0qQVlLhv2BywxL7g", "review_id": "oN9FgM2DYrMjUKdrJS2lYQ", "text": "Every time I go....HORRIBLE! Stale taco shells, hard uncooked beans..need I go on?\n\nStay clear of this Taco bell.", "business_id": "kIvIqHvvFOc6aCutFYIvNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k6ZQA3DJ2EfZJMmadBlWNw", "review_id": "rYQ1vfipRtK0irPXVt9jsA", "text": "Used to be really, REALLY bad. But has gotten much better. Very friendly service.", "business_id": "kIvIqHvvFOc6aCutFYIvNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GdNJZ2bt-TAfbszQ-UNxqA", "review_id": "YJsnjzuIn8EFCVBa3NadMA", "text": "Absolutely horrible. Don't bother coming here. We came because its and Taco Bell and a Pizza Hut so everyone could get something they liked. We waited 20 minutes just for the tacos and 35 minutes for 3 pan pizzas. The staff was unapologetic and every single one of them gave us attitudes. The assistant manager did apologize to us but she should probably get rid of the whole staff there especially the young black girl who had the absolute worst attitude out of all of them. Don't go here. There's plenty of other places to go around here.", "business_id": "kIvIqHvvFOc6aCutFYIvNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_zQ-nRDAArkFr4CF08WfDw", "review_id": "9PcQaR99mQOdMxJzkZYiYg", "text": "Mexican pizza was extremely gross. Made me sick. Tasted like it was old and reheated 10 or 15 times before I got it. Lady at front gave a a dirty look when I asked for something else. Just keep on driving.", "business_id": "kIvIqHvvFOc6aCutFYIvNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WjAcCllCrnwmXJof_VWM4w", "review_id": "SD5oS5zj1HeAVnjPWsu4_w", "text": "Mexican pizza tasted like chemicals. The beef in the burritos were awful tasting. Pretty much everything we ordered was terrible. Don't even stop here.", "business_id": "kIvIqHvvFOc6aCutFYIvNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OjlftdUDatlGOUj4we0a6w", "review_id": "cJlbxys2PUGVNqBWg3i4AA", "text": "I'm shocked by the negative reviews. I have never had an issue with the freshness of my food and the service was always reasonably prompt. \n\nIn addition, I think this store has some of the best employees I have ever encountered in a fast food place in Phoenix. \n\nThe employees are always friendly and courteous.", "business_id": "kIvIqHvvFOc6aCutFYIvNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "Ef3ujKaVOEDcgTconRSaFA", "text": "Years ago, this was absolutely the worst Taco Bell in the City of Phoenix.  Over the years it really improved.  Recently, they remodeled.  I don't know if it's the new set up, but if you come in here, expect to wait.  The service is fine, nice people who do their job well.  It just takes so long to get your order.  I really think with the remodel, the emphasis was on drive through.  People who order in were an after thought. I make this comment based on more than one visit.  Wish they would have left it alone!  I liked the old building.", "business_id": "kIvIqHvvFOc6aCutFYIvNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TvGI8_85An8bddFb1GuQ4g", "review_id": "jTG0SagtQrT1YQWA_5Ahsw", "text": "Always fast and friendly service with accurate orders. Love this place to fix my Mexican food cravings in a quick way!", "business_id": "kIvIqHvvFOc6aCutFYIvNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vVTLK7qmqN7vVlKbJKqG1Q", "review_id": "TcujxpPsJaJFOkfuBVchAw", "text": "I went in to the Stockroom after a trip to Write-ons to see if they happened to have a certain size/color envelope that Write-ons didn't have.  \n\nThough they didn't have the item, they tried to help!  If I would haev gone in there before I sized/printed the project I was working on, I would have pruchased the cutest 6x9 colored envelopes!  The lady was very helpful- very helpful.  They store had some quirky fun office supplies along with basics you'd find at the larger stores.  \n\nIf you're in the area, check them out.  Support local business while we still have them!", "business_id": "yncbXP4MVT8Uxo5TUrFnAw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "kUriq4WJtyKX_xBIJw0u6Q", "text": "This is an interesting place to do some shopping at.  I never know quite what I am going to find there so usually I buy a few things that I don't plan on.  This time I picked up some rather expensive pens at quite a nice markdown.  They have a more complete inventory I would expect to find in an small office/stationary store.  I think the prices are well with in reason depending on what you need  You can spend money if you want to.  The services they offer are more extensive than I would expect to find in a store that doesn't come close to the size of a Staples.  It took me only two trips to get satisfactory business cards ready to be printed.  Not bad when you consider I went in with really no idea of what it would to take to get what I wanted.  The personal touch of their employees makes a difference.  There's a nice little gift shop next door that can help you save you a trip if you are looking for some things the Stockroom doesn't have.", "business_id": "yncbXP4MVT8Uxo5TUrFnAw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "koTB0T-WJWKmu9YS56GxVA", "review_id": "zoChnxdIRWbfuaB7_JOzFQ", "text": "I found the Stockroom today because I was trying to support National Small Business Saturday and what a delightful find it was! Whereas it is definitely not as big as a Staples, I was really surprised by the wide variety of supplies they did have - they definitely cover all the basics. But more importantly for me is that the entire staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Even though this was my first time in the shop, they made me feel like a regular. \n\nI got everything I came in for and even better than that, I was able to support a family-owned and local business. I highly recommend you stop by the next time you are in need of office supplies and/or shipping.", "business_id": "yncbXP4MVT8Uxo5TUrFnAw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vsXP832M0kOxKpfduD7dWw", "review_id": "-PcazqFKONm0aovmm1HlsQ", "text": "Nice to be able to shop local for office supplies and know that the prices are comparable to the big boys. In stock selections are a little on the limited side, but they can order items quickly enough. For example, I needed flip charts. They ordered them for me and I was able to pick them up the next day. Staff is friendly, parking is easy.", "business_id": "yncbXP4MVT8Uxo5TUrFnAw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "zHu3itYpdZ58cU-hJxfFQw", "text": "Having been dealing with the stockroom for some years now, I'm upping them to a five stars now.  Recently I ordered some things and remembered something I haven't said in my past review.  If these people say they will call you concerning an order, they do, and promptly!  As much driving as I do,  their doing so has really saved me time when I organize what I am going to do during a day.  Funny thing is they are close to where I live which, of course, always makes them hardest to get to, LOL.", "business_id": "yncbXP4MVT8Uxo5TUrFnAw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9Ysj3f3tI3m5QRDxvQAIKw", "review_id": "nND8VobEYyMr7xrbLkQk3A", "text": "I would giver this place a negative rating if I could. I was having some brake trouble last week. When I would depress my pedal, it would go to the floor and glide to a stop, without locking the wheels. I was told to go to just brakes. I went and immediately they tried selling me extras that I didn't ask for. I ended up paying 300 dollars fr new pads, shoes, calipers, and a fluid flush. You'd think,\" oh my car would work after that much\",. They even have someone who test drives it before you take it, but low and behold my brakes were EXACTLY the same. I went back the next day and had to argue with these dolts over why my brakes aren't different and why if I'm paying 300 dollars it should be. I finally got them to cover the labor the piece they thought to be the issue. The main cylinder apparently needed to be replaced, but god forbid they check that with everything else in the first place. Now I'm waiting for a part to arrive that I had to pay for just so I can use my car. Further the second time I brought the car in and dropped it off so the could look at it, the BROKE MY IPOD. The buttons were off of it. I immediately complained about it and they tried to blame the sun and continues that \"no one had driven the car\". I replied, \"then how did it get in your garage dip shit?\". No one apologized still for it. It this doesn't deter you from here I don't know what will.", "business_id": "6jsv1cp0Gd26X0BiE2tmTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LnZS8jGIwRm6G1LNj7XcKw", "review_id": "wlFS9ew1eE_gtlTsKG_XAw", "text": "Just Brakes? More like Just Flakes. I went to this place in 2010 and it was horrible. Hopefully, it has improved since then.", "business_id": "6jsv1cp0Gd26X0BiE2tmTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ixq_feoJpn3aua9j6PLITg", "review_id": "BrJsAyv653YHdQZ2NRERVg", "text": "Phenomenal customer service! Came in with a warranty issue, they got me in immediately and replaced everything for free! Great feeling knowing my money is appreciated here and that I am truly covered under warranty :)", "business_id": "6jsv1cp0Gd26X0BiE2tmTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lgVVfcS8IEEgWAlwyaFFGQ", "review_id": "pPMFE-YZCnwyOg2WFgYCvg", "text": "They told me that the oil change would take an hour to an hour and a half. It ended up taking three hours as they waited for a part. In their defense they said it was possible it would take longer. That was fine but when the person at the front\ndesk starts talking politics, swearing, and pushing his beliefs, that is when the line of professionalism was crossed. The car works great but the customer service left much to be desired.", "business_id": "6jsv1cp0Gd26X0BiE2tmTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PAX-vKd7hPrV4mON50MvvA", "review_id": "oYBNxBL9_3XCeBm4ew1oxg", "text": "So - this company seems to historically get terrible reviews, but I am going to tell you that good customer services shines like a gold star ESPECIALLY in places like that. About 18 months ago I had my brakes done at the Arrowhead location and if I was going to choose my words wisely, I would say, it was a poor job. Twice I've had to take it back in where they 'checked' my pads and said I don't know, it's fine. \n\nI was about to cut out the middle man and have my go to mechanic handle this...aka...ex husband...aka..not ex friend (should out to Jason! LOL) when he said Kris, let's see if it's still under warranty. So after me complaining for a month coming very close to temper tantrums as the thought of having to deal w/ this place one more time, I went in this morning to the 7th St. location on Camelback and met Jose who if I were a betting person, i would have lost my entire savings on how awesome this guy was. \n\nI didn't have to go into the 'I'm sorry you won't do that, too bad you're now going to lose my business' talk - because he said it for me. We don't want to lose your business and you're not going to have to come see me again until your brakes truly have to be replaced. I'll cover everything including labor except the rotors, which I'll still cover the labor on. In all honesty In think the warranty may have been expired BUT he took complete ownership of another shops mess up and was VERY fair in what was covered. \n\nThank you Jose. I hate problems with my car as much as I hate problems with my computer and you made it a VERY painless experience.", "business_id": "6jsv1cp0Gd26X0BiE2tmTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HzfWEVSxEVx58Le48JvrpA", "review_id": "40hZN7BT1MIsFHGux6eC5w", "text": "Went to get my brakes changed from a slight squeak.  They told me that I had a crack and that I was leaking brake fluid and that it would be a safety issue for about $350 more than I planned to spend.  I was shocked as my car had just been inspected a month prior with no problems, and my brakes didn't feel mushy at all.  They strongly urged me to not take my car without doing the repair because I wouldn't know when my brakes might fail and I'd be unable to stop.  I was really anxious, but needed to get a second opinion before spending that much money\n\nDecided to take my car to my regular mechanic who said there was nothing wrong.  Saved myself $350.", "business_id": "6jsv1cp0Gd26X0BiE2tmTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vPqHgu2g5BJ5czNvh6h0cA", "review_id": "aMUqe_Vi6aL9saWfhL2XDw", "text": "These guys are easy to work with. They talk/walk you through the issues that you may or may not know about. They back up their work 100%. \n\nI originally came in early feb for new brakes. A few days later, I noticed a squeak coming from the back right wheel. Other than an annoyance, it wasn't causing any issues so I left it, being pressed for time. \n\nI answered their online survey two months later, leaving a comment about the noise. The next day, I received a voice mail asking for me to come in. They found the issue and fixed it without any charge to me. \n\nFunny guys, too.", "business_id": "6jsv1cp0Gd26X0BiE2tmTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "491DaO701BqPdpwb7KDICA", "review_id": "eeGNPNhJ8GO0P-wPsDNo6A", "text": "I really appreciate the up front and open policy these guys have. They let me stay in the garage the whole time, and were very patient with me (I really bugged them). They knew I had limited funds and really tried hard to get me the best pricing they could. They did a great job; a couple months later now and everything is still perfect. I even got a follow up call to make sure everything was running okay. Thank you Jesus and John for the great service and work!", "business_id": "6jsv1cp0Gd26X0BiE2tmTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7pJePwn8indandJlTnSkiA", "review_id": "izzZpKVEpWgrZ0EBBVE_7w", "text": "This place SUCKS....Stay away!  The 7th St location is a scam shack.  I went in for \"just break pads\" & they found $1,500 worth of things to fix. As I left quickly w/ no work done I had a new scrape, scrape sound every tire rotation. I took my Tundra to a real mechanic & he said everything is fine for quite a few more miles.  But that funny new sound???  It was due to the \"Just Brakes\" boys taking a crow bar (or some other tool) to the inside of the wheel  & pinching a spot down  so it rubbed on the drum.  They must think I'm dumb enough to turn right around after a couple blocks & have them fix an emergency they just created.  Give ME a break!", "business_id": "6jsv1cp0Gd26X0BiE2tmTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 8, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "7ZTYJfS9jA_4k4cMbKqk8Q", "text": "Renting chairs and grabbing some paper plates and party supply stuff here couldn't have been more easy.  Aside from the surly but efficient front office help this place was alright.  Plus, it's called Party People - sawwweeet name!  The surly office staff are clearly NOT party people.\n\nI needed some extra chairs for a dinner party and remembered seeing this place on 7th St.  At 90 cents each and two day rental - I thought it was quite the steal.  You pay for it inside then drive around the back to pick up your tables, chairs, linens, etc.  They load it up for you and off you go in a matter of minutes.  \n\nI would definitely return for my party rental needs.", "business_id": "gdcjyLwYH0bZslQsq5AQOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pWlxozeqaknvMjpZmkpV1Q", "review_id": "_oalCZ3mPVVUPR27ceD7PQ", "text": "I have no complaints.  My brother and I were throwing a 50th Anniversary party for our parents and I was looking for some decorations.  The woman who first helped me explained the pros and cons about paper vs. plastic plates.  Then another woman came to help and she said why don't I rent the plates?  They are totally cheap and I got the white with gold rim china plates.  I picked them up the day before the event and they loaded them in my trunk.  When I dropped them off, they took them out too.  They come in a closed plastic banquet plate container and you don't have to wash them!!!  To me, I was being green as well as making it a very nice looking table.", "business_id": "gdcjyLwYH0bZslQsq5AQOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j367EBVOJfu3UiRIKFfzaA", "review_id": "NAzubaJ9MIEsyCAubxhF3Q", "text": "best place around for anything rental or for party decorations. their inventory is very large and everything is in great shape and condition. staff is helpful and friendly. we like to support local businesses!", "business_id": "gdcjyLwYH0bZslQsq5AQOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gcLJJOB9z1P80peveFHS_Q", "review_id": "SXzz_s6xbmmkP7UMFmoPyg", "text": "Many thanks to Liz and the team at Party People for their help through this process.  I live in San Diego and have been planning a party here in Phoenix.  I picked up the rental items today and am so happy with the superior customer service and products.  This shop is by far the best party rental shop I have ever dealt with and would recommend them to anyone in the area.  And oh boy, the store is full of wonderful party supplies.  Even fun just to walk through for party ideas.", "business_id": "gdcjyLwYH0bZslQsq5AQOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o6BWQrNhpWhoadUCoB9iYg", "review_id": "E0gb_XiCliWcL8pipvLeSQ", "text": "I love seeing local businesses succeed in this market! The store was extremely organized and the show room gave me amazing ideas on how to decorate my party. Their inventory is staggering, from linens, to silverware, dance floors, electronic equipment, dishes, center pieces, chairs, even canopies. Not to mention every kind of paper good you could ever imagine! \n\n *Like the person below me i have driven by it for years, happy i finally went in! It was easy to load up and drop off, and the staff was very helpful. \n\nI will definitely go back in to use Party People again.", "business_id": "gdcjyLwYH0bZslQsq5AQOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oZuNME_exUMSjrcg6uRFjw", "review_id": "DbeKj_btRoHurFOsL8TRUg", "text": "This is a small party supply store. The employees are helpful but could be a little nicer. The do have a good selection of colored plates, napkins, cup and an even larger selection of plastic and cotton table cloths... If you have a specific color in mind I'm sure you could find a table cloth to match! \n\nI was planning my mothers 5 year cancer free party and I wanted everything teal. Well teal is a hard color to match but when I came in to find balloons and plates they had the perfect color teal I was looking for. I had looked at party city and I had no luck. \n\nThe nice thing about this place is you can rent party supplies which is great so your not stuck with arches, tables and big items you don't have storage for. \n\nGive this place a shot! I like the fact they are locally owned :)", "business_id": "gdcjyLwYH0bZslQsq5AQOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hppxPgpuqvX9Ue9IeA4EBg", "review_id": "65WbPgiY8zFYIYs8vBTJRA", "text": "I've been going here for years, since the 90's. I often refer people to them all the time.\n\nHowever, I had my first frustrating experience. They don't, can't or won't answer questions via email! they simply say call!\n\nTime to get real and catch up with the times. For those of us that are often planning more than one event, it is time efficient to email. Much better to save an email, rather that jot notes! It is more reliable as well than any verbal.\n\nI ended renting what I needed at another nearby place, that responded to email with pricing! When I showed up pickup items, they gave me an additional day at no charge. They also had a printed brochure with pricing!\n\nI hope for better with Party People, as in the past they were the only ones that had something I needed!", "business_id": "gdcjyLwYH0bZslQsq5AQOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "f_YFU2h9rM0ZPrPJD6eCsg", "review_id": "sFDT835m3Yd9O96pwfiUaQ", "text": "Well...I'm super excited to be the first to review because I freaking love my dentist. How many of you can say that? \n\nSuper clean office, friendliest staff ever at the front desk, and dental hygienists are all nice and most cute. Not to mention Dr. Scott is one of the nicest people I have ever met. He's a good dentist too. \n\nAbout 5 years ago one of my front teeth got chipped when my dog decided to bash his head into my teeth. I've had perfect teeth my whole life, and when that happened I was a poor, uninsured student that couldn't afford cosmetic dental work. 5 years later, I get insurance and during my first check up he says what a shame it is to have that chip...so he fixes it! He said there was some insurance work around and it cost me $0.00. You would never even know that my tooth was once chipped. \n\nI love Dr. Scott and everyone else in this office, don't have a single complaint.", "business_id": "nreEQ3b-cSZgT0S5oxj7yw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ioTuTA_pI-ZgiM4uISDQPg", "review_id": "1QDeYjKF1NM2cjEthXU4gg", "text": "I love this dentist too.\n\nEveryone in the office is very pleasant.  The doctor does not hound you for payments, which is nice, as dental can be expensive as we all know.\nThe office is nice and updated, very clean,\n\nIf you are looking for a new dentist, go here.  Request STEVE as your hygenist.  He is the best but is only there on Thursdays.\n\nThere is another rmale hygenist there, just take my advise and make sure you ask for STEVE.", "business_id": "nreEQ3b-cSZgT0S5oxj7yw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gB_gGqag-UzEocdaNQjJEw", "review_id": "eX56Vow2KJMyzqNGBjj6aw", "text": "I had a great experience here.  The staff is very friendly, and doesn't try to force you into having work done that you don't really need.  Highly recommended!", "business_id": "nreEQ3b-cSZgT0S5oxj7yw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PYtryNSk30ytqOc_36sLPw", "review_id": "FkiIrset0wUWcmW-HM7gtQ", "text": "Talk about an amazing experience...First off the office is well decorated and clean...the staff pleasant and helpful...Rene the hygenist is caring and gentle.  Dr. Keith is really personable and excellent at what he does.  They don't do extra work that doesn't need to be done, they are very honest.  The office takes many kinds of insurance and they are great with kids too!", "business_id": "nreEQ3b-cSZgT0S5oxj7yw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5tj0n4tofXTgvFzSs9m_TQ", "review_id": "tz-aZKgkaXggCBU-vxX1Pw", "text": "Dr. Keith's office called our house to remind me that my appointment was the following day. My girlfriend answered and told them \"Oh don't worry, he'll be there.....he just loves to go to the dentist\".\nI love going to Dr. Keith's office. They are gentle , thorough, caring and honest. They do excellent work.  Thanks Scott for taking care of me over the years.", "business_id": "nreEQ3b-cSZgT0S5oxj7yw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "pQbyx3VDl52eGR2mKd7Qag", "review_id": "4utKwk1TW-oZYV_8gbb2dw", "text": "The experts at coulter cadillac Oldsmobile knew exactly what to reccommend. I came for their free lunch special and found out that not only was my car depreciating in value, but a caddilac is a true investment. I got my authentic 98 aurora there and it has been going up in value ever since I drove it off the lot. IF you ever need a great wateringhole or place to grab a quick snack. go here. as good as it gets folks!", "business_id": "E3sONi8kCTBL96OjzpgBsA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AEisV_JDqb8-v0CxvT0aww", "review_id": "j7q0U9xWMsP6tGoNDyUGbA", "text": "I went to Coulter on recommendation from my mechanic around the corner who said it would be faster for me to go to a dealer to get my car fixed and said Coulter were good guys if I couldn't find an actual Pontiac dealer.\n\nI have a 2006 Pontiac Vibe, which is not a Cadillac. Or Oldsmobile. But anyway, I had a problem with my car that (luckily) was still covered by warranty but there are pretty much no Pontiac dealers left since Pontiac is no longer in business.\n\nCoulter couldn't have been nicer to me, they didn't try to get me to buy anything and they offer free coffee, tea and donuts in their lounge area along with other food items for sale at their counter in the lounge. They immediately looked up the warranty and all that jazz and offered to drive me somewhere while I waited for the work to be done. They also looked over my car and checked everything, like fluid levels, tires, brakes and CLEANED MY CAR! And mind you all of this was free as I was getting just a warranty repair done. They also were quick with getting the work done, only a couple of hours which isn't bad at all.\n\nI couldn't recommend Coulter more, next time I need to buy a car I will certainly keep them in mind as well as for any repairs I don't think my around the corner mechanic can't handle.", "business_id": "E3sONi8kCTBL96OjzpgBsA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hPb6AQVKRcsASyfAIStStg", "review_id": "8aJ22r7tZb-bl9vQFx-Ozg", "text": "Coulter Cadillace by far is the best experience I had in buying a car.I live in Pasadena, CA and was looking for a Black Audi 2010 Q5 s - type. It's a rare to find piece in used market. In my search on Autotrader, Coulter cadillac, Phoenix, AZ showed up. Initially they were not willing to give it for the price I offered. When Glen Heiser from Internet sales got back to me, I bumped up my offer price, for which he agreed. He gave me the final out of the door price, I again asked him to reduce the price by $700, so that the price can be rounded off to lowest thousand amount. He got back to me stating that the price is reduced. Remember, all this was happening over the phone. I neither looked at the car nor test drove it. Finally I asked him if there is any body work that needs to be taken care of, he said there are minor things and he offered to take car of them, which he did. \n\nI got my loan processed, sent them the check and they shipped me the vehicle. I loved the first look of the vehicle but I had my own doubts. I test drove it, took it for a car wash and it looked amazing. I found that the Dust protectors around front brakes were deformed, I though this happend while shipping and asked Glenn to send me the pictures they posted on their web site before sale. Glenn was curtious to send me the pcitures and the deformation was in the pictures as well. I took my Audi to an Audi mechanic. He looked at it, test drove the car and asked me to be at ease and be at peace. He said I got a very good deal. \n\nSo over all, the price was $1000 more than what I initially asked for, vehicle is in perfect condition. The customer service and peace of mind that Glenn offered was top notch. His pre sale and post sale customer service were excellent. Coulter cadillac is a trust worthy place to go if you are looking for a new or used vehcile. Ask for Glenn.\n\nKiran", "business_id": "E3sONi8kCTBL96OjzpgBsA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Nbg7f3pzwZY9frPSDHgM6Q", "review_id": "Q4BcAWxQJpy54BvkfK--2Q", "text": "Not entirely good.  The customer care rep. had a super slimy disposition and I felt like he was out to rip me off.  The service was OK and they finished on time.  However, I later learned I was grossly overcharged and several fasteners were left off allowing the under carriage to drag and get damaged.  I have since begun to get my Cadillac serviced at the Tempe Coulter.", "business_id": "E3sONi8kCTBL96OjzpgBsA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bnCXjMKMgbwsxIN9Jnsqtw", "review_id": "QOXYtsukd0wkGxeKunY2wQ", "text": "Let's start by pointing out a few obvious things here.... because I hate when people write reviews and get mad about things that exist no matter where they are.\n1 - Buying a car sucks, period.  It's always a depreciating investment, and usually a pain in the behind.\n2 - Car dealerships and sales people are THERE TO MAKE MONEY.  The odds of finding somebody that is willing to eliminate their bottom line to help you are slim.\n\nWith that being said, I was in the market for a car... knew exactly what it was that I wanted, had money for the down payment and a trade in, and was just looking for the right deal.  I had been to a few different dealerships, talked to a few sales reps - and in the end, I ended up purchasing my 2011 Sonata Limited from Coulter Cadillac.\n\nWhile I was test driving the car, I did notice that it pulled a tad bit... which ended up being a bigger problem for me than I had anticipated.  Because of traffic, I was not able to take it on the highway.  Once I finally did, which was the next day - I noticed that the car was shaking, bad.  Luckily I know enough about cars to know it was related to the tires, rims, or some sort of an alignment issue.\n\nI can't lie.... the next week or so for me was a real headache.  I was upset that I had bought a shaky car, and really just wanted it fixed.  I had spent the next week driving up to Phoenix to get my car looked at.  I was even given a loaner at one point in time.  Every time my car was given back to me, I was told that it was fixed, and it was not.  The last time was the charm, my car was picked up, and it is now back in my possession and working properly.\n\nSomething else that kind of irked me during this experience was the issues with my interlock device.  Yes... I have one in my car (thankfully it comes off in July).  While my car was being serviced, I had NUMEROUS violations because of missed retests.  Luckily, I have a good relationship with the guys that service the device on my car.... otherwise, I'd probably have to pay a $50 reset fine, and have the device on my car for somebody else's screw up.\n\nNOW... that I've done my \"complaining\" which was merely telling you the truth - I will say that the staff I was working with were very understanding and made it a point to take care of me, even AFTER my purchase.  So yes, the things I had to deal with were a pain - but they could have happened to anybody.... and I could have been ignored and still driving a shaky car.  BUT I'M NOT!  Which is great... and I LOVE my car!\n\nI recommend going over to Coulter, despite my headaches.  They will take care of you.", "business_id": "E3sONi8kCTBL96OjzpgBsA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "w4dgIzMwwZvKsHaC47Ox3A", "review_id": "t1SfybhxKM__KTivSgaq8Q", "text": "When the estimate was completed when I was unavailable. I was \"tied\" up...\n\nThe length of time it took to complete the repairs would be the only thing that I would have found upsetting although the manager that could not find our keys dropped the ball big time. When the vehicle has parts that are no longer made, because the car had been discontinued, an estimate representative should not state he can to complete the repairs within 1 month...\n\nYes there was significant damages to the Hummer. We already knew time would be a factor. But when there was a precedent set for a months time in repair, and we are now 7 weeks after the \"accident\" and keys of all things were missing. A smile on our faces were not visible today. But after some searching a key was found. We will have to return for the alarm/door remote and the extra key on monday.\n\nCoulter is a Great dealership but be weary when bring your vehicle in for repair.", "business_id": "E3sONi8kCTBL96OjzpgBsA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xXk4TEQqu2enhad5BlsZRQ", "review_id": "AvaeF4zgi1WevZqWgj7XPQ", "text": "Just had my Yukon in the service department for a leaking oil pan gasket and some maintenance items. Richard Garrick took really excellent care of me, the final bill and my Yukon. The tech that worked on my Yukon, Mike, took the extra time to clean off the excess oil after the repair was completed. Super happy with the whole experience and the Yukon is running perfect and no longer leaking oil on my garage. Thanks guys!!", "business_id": "E3sONi8kCTBL96OjzpgBsA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zaG6LcjWcppAQnMn6K46VA", "review_id": "buJYx12faZ_4rfjgvBFnZw", "text": "The Coulter Cadillac staff was very helpful, knowledgeable and pleasant.  Both the sale man (Lindsay) and the sales manager (Paul) were terrific.   We could not find a car that satisfied our needs.  We ended up buying at another dealership but they were very pleasant when we told them.  We will be sure to return when we are looking for a car in the future.", "business_id": "E3sONi8kCTBL96OjzpgBsA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DJ1T6ZCsG0ANSEK6YsqHBQ", "review_id": "c1-TWm943p0REOAj4GnVyg", "text": "I went in to look at the GMC Terrain. I asked the salesman what he thought of it. His reply? \"It's Ok, if you can't afford a Cadillac.\"\n\nSERIOUSLY?????", "business_id": "E3sONi8kCTBL96OjzpgBsA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qDBaslzhTlpzOPg7hARuzA", "review_id": "zBo7jw5ys10WjqE8bdG6IQ", "text": "Buying a car at Coulter ranks as the best car buying experience I've had in the 35 years I've been buying cars. I dealt with Marty Katz and he (and the rest of the staff) dealt with us honestly, fairly and with great transparency. The most telling thing I can say is that the quality of the sales team will make me pick this dealership and Cadillac in particular over other brands in the future.", "business_id": "E3sONi8kCTBL96OjzpgBsA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Fy6fPgz7PUqrzF5UYyZVUA", "review_id": "RmIkzWrRyygz-8TZ7OIpmA", "text": "READ THIS PRIOR TO GOING TO COULTER CADILLAC!!!\n\nTO: response@coultercadillac.com\nSent: 1/31/2013 6:20:02 AM\nSUBJECT: RE: Thank you for visiting\n\nCassidy Cavin,\nARE YOU JOKING! EARN OUR BUSINESS? EVERYONE READ THE BELOW PRIOR TO GOING TO COULTER CADILLAC! \nAs promised we came back to your dealership last night. Your New Car Manager, PAUL GLANS\" was very rude with us using the old scum bag CAR SALES tactics claiming he lost the key to the White Diamond 2013 Escalade Platinum which I spent over 2 hours previewing earlier in the afternoon. You were aware we were coming back last night? YOU AND THIS SCUM BAG waisted our time? I told you that my wife was a CFO and conducting Board meetings all week and we had a short window to buy the 2013 Escalade Platinum. We even called you to ask you to pull the auto out while headed there so my wife could see the auto which you agreed to do? PAUL GLANS (THE SCUM BAG) was insisting to walk around our \"trade in\" 2011 BMW 550i in advance to even showing my wife the 2013 Escalade Platinum?  Uhhh... this is 2013 not 1980? Flash-back??? I gave you guys the info on the trade earlier in the day including a pay off amount. This is horrible business. You and PAUL GLANS were cherry picking us which is a form of discrimination! EVERYONE READ THIS! This happens to be Coulter Cadillac, you and PAUL GLANS problem, not ours, as we immediately called Mike at LUND Cadillac who has inegtity and merrit and is dropped off a Platinum Escalade ESV Black Ice to our house the next morning. YOU LOST A SALE! Cassidy, we suggest you go to a more repitable dealer to work in sales capacity as long as that scum bag PAUL GLANS is working there. We also suggest PAUL GLANS crawl back into the hole he crawled out of as we are headed to all the online reporting sites to share this horrible experience with the Universe. PAUL, you can't discriminate, cherry pick and treat customers like this.  Question? Does the owner of Coulter Cadillac even know that PAUL GLANS treated us like this or is that scum bags trying to sweep it under the rug as if nothing happened? One thing is for sure, the owners WILL read about it. Go to your BBB page. Thank you, Valued Customer \n\nDear Amy and David,\n\nI sincerely apologize for what happened last night. I always want to give my customers first class service, and unfortunately you did not receive it. So if there is anything I can do to still earn your business and make things right or possibly your business in the future, please let me know! \n\nThank you,\n\nCassidy Cavin\nSales Consultant\nCoulter Cadillac Buick GMC\n1188 E. Camelback Rd\nPhoenix, AZ 85014\n(602) 264-1188\nccavin@coultercadillac.com", "business_id": "E3sONi8kCTBL96OjzpgBsA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H_AghEqJcPj13p3Xus0qbw", "review_id": "iYAFCocBt7bySsgswhj2uw", "text": "SERVICE SCAM ALERT!\n\nI went to have my car serviced from a light that came on.  The next day they called me to tell me the problem and added that my oil pan and radiator where leaking badly and that I needed to replace my Radiator and pull the oil pan to replace the gasket at a cost of near $2,000 total.  What I found odd was that my 7 year old car had not dropped anything in my driveway or garage.\n\nI decided to not have the work done by them and took it to another garage to have looked at.  They told me both where fine and that I had been lied to.\n\nSince I have kept a drip pan under my car and after months, still not a single drop of oil or radiator fluid.  While it is there, I had them change a belt which clearly was not done as this is NOT a new belt.\n\nI will never go back under any circumstances.", "business_id": "E3sONi8kCTBL96OjzpgBsA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6670GGYK2G11s-D5JQbgzg", "review_id": "ILpw3N4eYdcP0kPirW3Tug", "text": "Let me start by saying Allen Hall was great, very nice guy and very thorough. I went to the dealership on my day off with the intention of seeking out Allen which I did and within a couple hours I was convinced on buying a lacrosse with touring package for my wife and was fully prepared on buying this after the test drive. Allen found exactly what I was seeking at another sister dealership and said he would have it by the next day and to come on down. I talked to him the next morning and he said it would be ready about 11 am, I said we would be down. We arrived early and the car was not quite ready so we waited to be called to Finance, Mr. Kemp. I expected the paperwork to be painless and just sign some documents and be done, not so. Mr. Kemp took us at least 2 hours or more and it was extremely difficult to set there and listen to the USED CAR SALESMAN PITCH for the extras. We are intelligent people and well educated, but I felt as though Mr. Kemp thought otherwise. I know what scotch guard, Dupont protection, and onstar are and I don't need to hear the PITCH and waste myself and my family's time while he explains in detail every scenario involving each of these. At the very least, it was exhausting, but more so it took away from the whole buying experience for my wife and her new car. Allen could have discussed this with me and I feel that this would have been his right to do so, why is the finance guy doing it and wasting my time. Will I come back to buy another car or send family and friends, I doubt it, I despise this type of salesmanship and my wife plans on speaking to Allen about this when she takes her car back in for the extras. \n\nThe hubs", "business_id": "E3sONi8kCTBL96OjzpgBsA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "d9PjG55yMc2diyRVvB56xA", "review_id": "nSOSHDs_uTDn3Kfn5m_t9g", "text": "My family has been buying Cadillac's from Alan Hall exclusively since 1978 and as a teenager I remember stopping by Coulter saying hi to Alan and always \"WALKING THE LOT\".  My wife and I have purchased 2 Cadillacs from Alan and 2010 CTS and the 2013 EXT.\n\nAlan has become a friend over the years and ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS does the right thing by his customers.\n\nIf it was not for Alan Hall and Paul Glans we would never have drive all the way down to PHX to purchase our New Cadillac we would have gone to Legends (now EarnHardt Cadillac) because they are much closer but wherever Alan and Paul go we will Follow!\n\nMy wife and I were looking at man different vehicles and choose the Cadillac because of the Towing and size of the vehicle and that we have 2 older children and do not need the extra interior room like the Escalade or the ESV.  We need towing and hauling for our Frozen Yogurt Catering business and towing capabilities to show my collector cars and needing a tow vehicle was super important not to mention my wife loves the truck.\n\nThe EXT fir the bill perfectly.\n\nCoulter is a class act and has always been a clas act.", "business_id": "E3sONi8kCTBL96OjzpgBsA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5Tq24YaFnF3SVdi2s_-B2A", "review_id": "330OR3kONdqlbdbpmEYBhg", "text": "Went to Van GMC in Scottsdale on Aug 1, 2013 when I got a flat tire. Being that I drive a GMC vehicle, I thought it would be appropriate to get my tire repaired at this store and replace my other tires when I was there since it was right across street from where my tire went flat. Arrived at 1230pm after I called at 1130am to let them know I was on the way with a donut tire. The parts department told me at 1130am that the tire I needed was not in stock but would be ordered. I had to demand my keys back at 300pm when the tires still had not arrived to the Van GMC dealership. None of the staff including Greg (service advisor) kept me posted while I waited several hours (check in at 1230pm, left at 315pm). I drove from Scottsdale to Phoenix  Coulter Cadillac GMC. I called ahead and spoke to William at the Coulter GMC. He said the tires were not in stock but would be there when I arrived. I arrived and checked into Coulter GMC at 414pm, checked out and paid / drove away with new tires at 446pm. \n\nToday in mail, I get a letter from Vans that since I left due to poor customer service, I am not allowed back to the dealership. I wouldn't recommend any one go there and I certainly will not be back. When I called to speak to manager, Greg (same service advisor) answered, said that James was in charge. I spent 19 minutes explaining scenario to then be told he is not a manager. The manager will be back next week so  I can call back to repeat my story to Shawn, the real manager. \n\nVans cost of labor = $40.\nCoulter cost of labor = $24.\nVans cost of tires = $560.\nCoulter cost of tires = $428.\nTime differences explained above.\n\nLesson learned, go to Coulter Cadillac GMC on Camelback / 12th Street every time. Cheaper and less wait time. Time is valuable and so it money. Make decisions wisely. And I have to say that sometimes cheaper means less quality, but I can assure you this is not the case. I have been a returning customer to Coulter GMC dealership since I bought my car there in 2011.", "business_id": "E3sONi8kCTBL96OjzpgBsA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "15J3D1xNze1NbO2SoqAQfg", "review_id": "6kPtjRqQKjeogi5DAW5jSg", "text": "I couldn't be happier with my experience at Coulter. This is the kind of dealership that earns your business for life. Thank you for a pleasant car buying experience.", "business_id": "E3sONi8kCTBL96OjzpgBsA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "ZuGSW8IPe8Krz7ke1Pahwg", "text": "Buying / leasing a new car is never a fun process... at least for me.  \n\nIt's even worse when you are married to someone that takes a really long time to \"pull the trigger\" on a large purchase and over analyzes everything.\n\nSo when I reached out to Coulter in early 2013 and connected with Roger Farney over the phone, I am sure he had no idea that it would take him almost a full year to \"close the deal\" and get our business.  His persistence paid off though... Roger was never pushy.  He called and emailed to check-in on occasion and he answered all of our questions when we reached out.\n\nTen months later, I'm now the proud owner of a new car and I was pleased with the experience at Coulter.  Once we were ready to move forward on our purchase, Roger was patient and thorough with me as he showed me all of the ins and outs of my new vehicle.  He followed up several times since and has been there to answer questions for me as they come up as well.\n\nHopefully I won't have to visit very often for service, but when I do, I won't hesitate to take my car back to Coulter.  \n\nIf you're in the market for a new car or you have a Cadillac, Buick or GMC that needs servicing, check this place out... and safe and happy driving in the meantime!", "business_id": "E3sONi8kCTBL96OjzpgBsA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "THr8peJ3dxCXVgPlKjagHA", "review_id": "nPzcxNuH-kveU5hYNQ4Esg", "text": "I'm done with the antiquated Turkish bazaar style of sales \"technique\" car dealerships provide. In this day and age we shouldn't have to spend multiple hours going back and forth just to make a purchase. Sitting in empty offices while the salesperson disappears to \"talk to my manager\" - don't BS me, I've seen Fargo, I know what you are really doing.\n\nEveryone uses the internet to research the type of car they want, you can look up the MPG, the cargo room, the legroom. You know what colours are available and what trims. You can even look at the dealer website and see what inventory is in stock, complete with accessories and MSRP* (The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price excludes destination freight charge, tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. See your dealer for details)\n\nSo I had gone onto the GMC website, found the exact model of vehicle I wanted to buy with the exact specifications that fit my need and my budget. I got a generic email from John, the Coulter Internet Manager telling me he's my man. There were two models listed in stock, so I sent an email to him with the VINs of the cars I was interested in, together with the make model and mileage of my trade-in. I never heard anything back.\n\nSo a couple of days later I walk into Coulter. This is not your typical dealership with hundreds of cars on the lot, there are maybe 6 cars out front and a couple more in the showroom. Imagine the scene - I walk into the showroom which has car salesmen all hanging around each others desks, chewing the fat and yucking it up. They scatter like cockroaches when I walk in. An older gentleman approaches me, \n\nYou looking for parts?\nNo, I want to buy a car\nWell if you are looking for parts, it's down that way\nNo, I want to buy a car\nOh, come this way\n\nThat's how I met Dean. Dean has a PhD. I know this because it's on his business card AND on the door plate to his office. Don't ask for Dean if you are in a rush, because he moves like molasses. Up we go in an elevator, through a door to a second floor garage. We are looking for the car I am interested in. Dean is half listening to me. I tell him that I have the exact car I need to see. I tell him that according to your website you have two in stock, one silver and one white. Let's find either of them. He doesn't know where they are. We look in the garage; we look out on the lot. We go back down the elevator to his office. I give him the VINs, he disappears, comes back and off we go to try and find either of the two cars. After much searching and much shuffling we find one of them, out on a parking lot, behind the service area, mixed in with private cars and one with the whole side missing. Yep, you guessed it, Dean doesn't have the keys.\n\nWhen he finally returns with the keys, he reluctantly takes me on a test drive. No you can't drive it out of the lot, we have security. Where is this security when we were looking for the car? Maybe they can instigate a search for the white one I was really interested in. We then go on the most pedestrian test drive ever. No freeway exposure, just literally around the block. I'm driving a V6 I want to let it go, see what it can do, but nope.\n\nSo the car drives well, the MSRP is right. All that is needed now is to work out how much they are going to give me for my trade-in. As a good internet user I have researched the Kelly Blue Book value of my car. The KBB trade-in value is low, I expect that. They offer a range based on the condition of the car, from a low number if the car is ready for the scrapheap, to a high number if it is in pristine condition. I figure I'm somewhere in the middle. But it is what it is and with the range in hand we begin the negotiations. Cue Dean's exit again, this time with my car keys.\n\nAt first he can't get the VIN entered into his computer, so he figures he wrote it down wrong, then he takes his iPhone and snaps a photo of it, that doesn't work. He asks me if I have my insurance card and he reads the VIN off that. Finally, he gets the computer to accept the number. Lots of button pushing ensues, then he curses the printer, then he prints something, then he's off again.\n\nWhen Dean finally returns, he has a price for me. $2,000 less than the low price on my range! Are you kidding me? At least he doesn't try to spin me a line about the age of the car or the condition. Just this is the price, take it or leave it. I say I'll leave it. This is a critical time in the car sales negotiation process, I waited half a second and then it came.\n\n\"What can we do to get you in a new car today?\"\n\nI said you can stop insulting me with that price and offer something within the KBB range. Ok, he says, \"Let me go talk to my manager\". So Dean makes his final departure. When he returns he shakes my hand and says we are getting nowhere, just wasting each other's time and goodbye.\n\nSo here I am, three hours later no further forward in the car buying process than I was before. \n\nSigh. I wish Amazon sold cars", "business_id": "E3sONi8kCTBL96OjzpgBsA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "11nPfbEj3klY4P9mR_9MpA", "review_id": "8nDfbbMZCNdi9KpyMGMirA", "text": "I don't usually come on Yelp to write explicitly negative reviews, but my experience at this dealership was so poor that I feel I need some sort of recourse, with a review seeming to be the most reasonable option. Please note that the problem was with the service department and I know nothing about the sales at this dealership. Now, I know better than to have service done at a dealership for the most part, but my only problem was a dead turn signal, which I figured would be a quick job; my old Hyundai used to take about 5 minutes and cost $3 for parts. I came in last week and the place was swamped, so it was recommended that I make an appointment and return. I did so for today, calling in the morning for a 1:30 appointment. When I showed up, I was told it would take about 2 hours because they were getting backed up, this despite the fact I had called ahead. When I repeated this fact, the manager-who seemed like he could not care less about my business on either occasion-said we could \"move things around\" to speed it up. In all I spent close to 1.5 hours there and my bill was $90 for a $5 part and maybe 20 minutes with of labor, as they need to disassemble an area to get to the bulb. By far the worst experience I've had with any car service and I would not return there with my business.", "business_id": "E3sONi8kCTBL96OjzpgBsA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IlCeN--3_-AzWxNZgZco2w", "review_id": "S6KTW6iUJAd18dz4I-QUYw", "text": "I'm typically a very patient guy and don't like to bash any business but since I'm still stuck here, I might as well make my time useful. Do NOT, and I mean DO NOT come here for an oil change or any service. As soon as I pulled my truck in, I noticed two gentlemen sitting in their stalls doing paperwork. Both just sort of looked at me like a lost little child or soul, trying to find their parents and without the tendency to come out and just say we will be with you shortly. So I waited 10 minutes and just as soon as I was about to hope back in my truck and drive off, a gentlemen comes out and asks me sorry about the wait but what can I do for you. ? I want an oil change how long please? About 1-1.5 hours. Okay long story short, there were others in the waiting area bitching and nagging about the super long wait and Never again will they come here.  After about a 99.5 minute wait I go outside and ask my advisor, do you know how long until my car is ready. It's been over 1.5 hours? Let me check... Waited another 15 mins till my 100% charged IPhone had about 20% left . Finally went back outside and this time I walked into the auto area and saw my truck just sitting there. I go and let him know what's my truck doing there?  Looking puzzled, he goes to the back yells out a name and said bring the truck up! Then he looks at me and said I guess you don't have time for the free car wash eh? Paid and left.  That's how my experience went.  You've been warned", "business_id": "E3sONi8kCTBL96OjzpgBsA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UNg3fV3HlaVewS-CNaBU5A", "review_id": "hAaxhgqMArS4gTn_VqR4wg", "text": "One of the worse places to get your Caddy serviced.  Been a buying customer of Coulter's since 1968, but service sucks!  Only used them because of vehicle warranties.  Their 17-point inspection is a joke.  Every time we've gotten back our Caddy, we find our fluids are low or empty.  Even our wiper blades needed replacing & they said nothing.  They replaced our front brakes resulting a horrific noise & vibration as soon as we drove out.  We took it back & they said nothing was wrong with them.  We took it to a AAA location & they fixed the problem.  Coulter needs to fix \"their problem\" because we are changing Caddy dealerships.", "business_id": "E3sONi8kCTBL96OjzpgBsA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HqKna36BTblsVXBXeTNBAg", "review_id": "VI1Jk9j2IBKL5EITWj0Dmw", "text": "I bought a new CTS-V. The experience with John Harrell was extraordinary since he simply showed me what I wanted to see and gave me the information that I asked for. He was very knowledgeable on the models and options and very low pressure. This was my first Cadillac and the first time I bought a new car and didn't spend hours negotiating and feeling like I was being taken advantage of. The good experience continued with the lady who helped me with financing. Great car buying experience!", "business_id": "E3sONi8kCTBL96OjzpgBsA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MKNMeaTyOFgoQgm0DaNufg", "review_id": "ivGJpvShZ7Fj5AhQPa4Q9g", "text": "In the past 10 years I've needed body repairs for 3 different vehicles, and after trying Andy's Collission Center, I will only use them! Insurance providers had referred me to other body shops before that, but the work done was never perfectly - until Andy's! All 3 of the cars they worked on for me (Honda, BMW, BMW) were returned to me in beautiful condition. I highly recommend Andy's.", "business_id": "1dAObAOdX-yRrvx2MxabjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GF6IArfVHEFAQmwekt7wug", "review_id": "KpUkqiwz_aO30Eq6KL6eQg", "text": "I really liked this place.  They are honest and kept me updated as my repair was in progress.  I brought my husband's mercedes there to fix the broken bumper.  I had taken it to three other body shops (including the dealer) and they all said that they could not repair the bumper, it had to be replaced.  Well, Andy's said they could repair it, quoted me a price much less than the cost of replacement, and got me right in.  They were very knowledgeable with the mercedes, but I saw all different makes and models there.\n\nThe manager was very friendly and helpful.  I will definitely go back in the future.", "business_id": "1dAObAOdX-yRrvx2MxabjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XrJpYQJ52diabzfSq012Mg", "review_id": "XPuxtbK-708TF99kUHClIg", "text": "We had a terrific experience here.  Tim the manager was very approachable and explained the process very clearly.  They listened to my specific needs (when I needed my car back, etc) and accommodated me.   More importantly, the job they did was fantastic-a repair to back bumper, and the work was immaculate.\n\nI would highly recommend them!", "business_id": "1dAObAOdX-yRrvx2MxabjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xZy8tfgzXo-Qzjq36vzR9w", "review_id": "lEK2_hSY5xDvKUbgCnVR-g", "text": "I had an awesome experience at Andy's Collision Center!  They were so incredibly helpful after I hit my bumper and went to them for help.  Everyone that helped me was respectful, honest and welcoming.  I will definetly return to Andy's if need be and will share my positive experience with friends and family.", "business_id": "1dAObAOdX-yRrvx2MxabjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RvVUluTe7MB9iDe4mGNO0Q", "review_id": "AZChLz30NeMxq0SSy9jVeA", "text": "I just had my car in for a auto accident during the visit the shop broke the ignition on the car. They are taking no responsibility and said it was already broken they had the car for a week, if it was already broken how were they able to stop and start the car that whole week! The repairs are going to run more than 600 and they will not even help pay for half. Don't take your car here it was their location on cave creek and hatcher!", "business_id": "1dAObAOdX-yRrvx2MxabjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pAybmpEKK5JtIrwt9Ryemw", "review_id": "DiaK_4rxzTBzLOG5nAkPdg", "text": "I went to Andy's after I backed into a pole and popped the passenger side mirror out. Everything was hanging out so I taped it together. I took it to Maaco first and they looked at it and told me it had to be replaced for almost 200 bucks. I went to Andy's and Tim the manager was very thorough. He took the tape off and looked into everything. He was great and explained what had actually happened. Turns out, a lot of the pieces just popped back into place and they fixed it! Even fixed some paint I didn't ask them too for a very reasonable price. These guys are awesome, very highly recommended.", "business_id": "1dAObAOdX-yRrvx2MxabjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Rjok7vI33LGO3LF3GbjnRA", "review_id": "FJONZD0quguqm7s76M8XNA", "text": "So, when I was much younger I went to Christos and it was the first place I had escargot.  I remember the good food and calm environment.  Sadly, it appears things have changed since I was a child.  I was with my parents and we arrived later then our reservations had claimed we would.  The workers were very nice and said they would try to fit us in the best they could.  People kept on walking though the door with reservation after reservation.  We waited maybe 15 minutes until we were seated.  After a short time our waiter came by and rattled through the specials.  Once he left we were unsure of what he actually said.  I knew before I arrived I would order some escargot and decided to go with some kind of halibut special.  The escargot came and did not taste as great as I had remembered.  It was all right, don't get me wrong but did not stand out.  Our meals came with salad and soup.  The salad had more then enough dressing, luckily the dressing was good.  The food arrived but did not impress.  The plate looked very plain with items not being placed in any nice manner. The halibut was slightly over cooked and did not have much flavor.  It was difficult to speak to one another over the many other loud conversations.  It would have been nice if the food was as good as I had remembered it.", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "6p54VSCI32tPHG-k2MXI0w", "review_id": "Bc4ugCpThYijry2cgOlxDg", "text": "The food is modestly priced and I was impressed. Our waitress was very nice and told us our specials. I went with the angel hair with shrimp and it came with a whole bunch of shrimp. Usually you order something like that and it comes with a few shrimp, but I was shocked at how much came on my dish.\n\nIf I live here ever again I would go back again and again, it's an upscale feel but the prices are very low and the food is delicious.", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cSyqeP4wbFy6aekQDlHI9w", "review_id": "nf8Ww91tG7b0Pn_T39Y8Iw", "text": "Very good food and if your lucky enough to get Warren as your waiter, exceptional, well informed service.  Wine list is good and very reasonable -  Berringer Knights Valley Cab for $30 when it sells at costco for 20+ - great deal.", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "AnH84g9V10x41CXmCvcaFg", "review_id": "r9M526JwMHVUV1TbYbLTFw", "text": "Having grown up in a city with a large traditional Italian neighborhood, full of large traditional Italian restaurants, the first thing I tried to find in Phoenix was a good plate of tortellini and a decent piece of Veal Genovese.  I found them at Christos.\n\nThe atmosphere at Christos is very traditional... white tablecloth, stemware, cloth napkin and flower centerpieces.  It feels special when you come here for a meal, but the meal is very reasonably priced.\n\nThe menu is traditional, with dishes like Pasta Primavera, Linguine with Clam Sauce, Chicken or Veal Saltimbucca, Canneloni, Chicken, eggplant or Veal Parmigiana.  They have Cioppino, decent salads and a good wine list.  What more could you ask for?", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 10, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "Cp-PV8rsypbO-xBrQ6KmQg", "review_id": "nscXiaxBhBGKv2kw_Xi11w", "text": "I was here with a very large group, so I'm trying to take that into account when judging the service... and actually the service wasn't bad. The restaurant itself had a bit of an odor to it near the front, but it was nice enough inside. Our table was next to a baby grand where someone was layin out some decent lounge. It provided an interesting atmosphere.\n\nThe food... they had a lot of specials and it was really too much to keep track of - I come to find out they are 8 - 15 bucks more than a regular menu item anyway, so I abandoned that idea. I ended up with Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken. The bread they gave us was good. \n\nFor our first course, they brought out some potato soup for every one - including me, even though I said I wouldn't eat it... kinda wasteful when some of their dishes \"go to feed the homeless\" (whatever that means). \n\nThey brought out a salad as well - I ordered a Caesar which carried an up-charge from the standard house salad of 3.50. The Caesar was drowning in dressing and all the salads just seemed plopped on the plate after being slathered in heavy dressing. At these prices with courses and such, I kinda expect a little more attention to be paid to presentation. As I said though, we were a large group and they were very good about getting our food out in a timely fashion.\n\nOur entrees were also drowning in sauce. My Alfredo was tasty and the chicken was really good, but the noodles were a little chopped up and difficult to fork up and it was a little too rich and heavy for me. I still feel kinda greasy.\n\nI think this place would earn 4 stars if the prices were more reasonable. We paid 85 bucks between two of us and that included a bottle of wine for 24 bucks (their cheapest red - which I had before elsewhere and was actually very good). I think this is a good place, but I think it sees itself as being better than it is. In some ways, it lives up to these self-imposed expectations and in other ways it doesn't. I liked it, but I didn't love it.", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ca2Sa9Enqg2GlWFQ95p8bw", "review_id": "TSkm0UUgLdbU0qDofaBWnQ", "text": "I will be the first one to admit that this place would have gotten 5 stars when I first went there 7 years ago.\n\nI went there with a bunch of other Yelpers Thursday...so there were about 20 of us...so this is going to be more about the food then anything else.  I am not going to rate the service, though our waiter, Guy, did a good job considering the large group.  Really couldn't complain about that.\n\nI wasn't a big fan of the wine...but that definitely could have been my fault.  (I have been told in the past that my taste in wine can be better)   Sarah G and I shared the Calamari...which I thought was very full of flavor and cook just right.  The Potato soup was ok...a little too watery for my taste.  I loved the salad especially the house dressing.  I think that was the best part of the meal.  Of course by the time I got my main course, I was full.  But I did eat all of my veggies and half of my chicken (which said it came with lemon butter sauce...but that sauce was not lemony and it had mushrooms on it...which this chicken dish was not supposed to have...oh well.)  I did try Gabi's Sea Bass...now that was yummy!\n\n5 stars though for the awesome company!!!!", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "9FbgqZ5u9WTLAs28nNafIQ", "review_id": "lidfJMNFx6k46A6qYlfc0A", "text": "I was also part of the large group that ate here last week....I have to say, for a table of 20, our waiter did a pretty good job. I found the service and speed to be more than acceptable given the large party that we had.\n\nSomething that drives me personally crazy in restaurants is when they have 937 specials to go through....and after each one, someone oooohs or aaaaahs and says \"that sounds divine!\" but then when it comes time to order, you can't remember if the steak or lobster was topped with shrimp and which dish had the special bearnaise sauce. It drives me bonkers -- just type up a special menu and insert it in the menu!!! Not that hard.\n\nAnyway, every entree comes with soup and salad...I found the dressing on the salad to be delicious...and the salad was crisp and fresh. The soup was fine - I ate it, but it wasn't anything special. Four of us also ordered a goat cheese bruschetta, and we were all surprised that the goat cheese wasn't actually on the bruschetta (it was on the side). And then the bus boy took it before we were done. That's another thing that drives me crazy in restaurants. When in doubt, ASK if people are done with a dish.\n\nI had the seafood ciopinno for my main course. It was pretty good. I found the ciopinno at The Painted Horse far superior. The portion was way too big (I seriously had a large aquarium in front of me), and I found that wasteful and a little Cheesecake Factory-esque. The dish was satisfying but nothing amazing.\n\nOne other thing that irked me....clearly our waiter knew that we were a group of 20 when we sat down. I felt that he should have addressed the separate checks/bill issue ahead of time. Instead, at the end, he informed us that he could only run 8 credit cards and that it was impossible to do separate checks. I understand that separate checks would have been a PITA, but if you can only run 8 credit cards at a time, then why not separate the 20 people into sub-groups of 4 and give out 5 bills? It was just a mess, and I feel that it could have been 100% averted had he addressed that from the get go.\n\nAnyway, I had a great time, and the food was pretty good....and it wasn't a total disaster even with a big group, so I would go back. I'd love to try it with a smaller group, though.", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 8, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "DVmIcH0AGW21H6DnZm34Pw", "text": "Highlights of Christo's\n* The neighborhoody Italian cafe feel of the restaurant.\n* Decent food with run-of-the-mill upscale Italian variety.\n* Piano jazz player serenading guests.\n* Crowd with a decidedly old-money North Central Phoenix feel as opposed to the \"I eat cat food and go to buffets\" Sun City feel. \n* Professional servers with the memory of an elephant and the attitude of a menopausal woman.\n\nI had not been to Christo's in a few years, but upon returning I found the food and atmosphere to be just as consistent.  The restaurant is very neighborhoody and inviting. The white tablecloths and piano player in the corner set the mood just right. You see diners here running into old friends at the bar. I did as well.  Little old bitties threw their judging looks our way from the bar, since our table of 20 is young, mostly female, we must all be lesbians, right?   Right.  \n\nConsistently good food, not great and not excellent, but good.   Modest soups and side salads here are part of the drill.  I ordered the chicken limone, breaded and prepared similar to chicken picatta but minus the capers.  I tasted my friend's grilled salmon and penne and it was delicious. Considering out large party, the restaurant handled us OK, especially given the the busyness of the evening since it was Dining Out for Life evening where they donate proceeds toward HIV charities.\n\nI extended the benefit of the doubt, but expressed concerns over the somewhat long wait time.   It was nearly 10 pm when we left given our 7:30 reservations, in which we were promptly seated.  Our server,  who was skilled at reciting the dozen or so specials of the day, was accommodating, up until the billing situation (which I prepared him for beforehand) - when he turned a little catty, but all was well in the end. This is a 3 star place with potential for four stars.", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CiqJSbpey1UZQuHLJWuQjQ", "review_id": "i0rXXHfTvvuOJ8sAoAFhmw", "text": "I have to say,\n\nI have been going to this ristorante for the past twenty years with my family.  Every time we go there we have the same server.  We are always greeted well and the alfredo is amazing, and so is the sea bass,  the halibut, and  veal chop.  The homemade house salad dressing is one of a kind too.  \n\nThe new bar/ lounge area is nice and the pianist is a nice touch.  \n\nLove Christo's.", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w43q0XmVys1ukn8qd_mT0w", "review_id": "Wfr6kX-3zAX7emaJ7nKZMw", "text": "I have a degree in hotel and restaurant management so you could probably say that i am a little more critical than most people when it comes to eating out.  Tonight my girlfriend and I went to Christo's.  Our server was horribly slow at taking our drink orders and a table that came in after us already had their salads before we had even placed our order.  The food was mediocre at best we got to go boxes because after an hour of sitting in the restaurant that apparently caters to close personal friends of Abe Lincoln that have nothing more to do than waste an evening at an overpriced restaurant to fill up on caesar salad that tastes like it was dipped in anchovy paste and wish that you hadn't ordered the veal genovese because it just looks like someone threw up on your plate you just want to get out of there.", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OQMOgqS1NFIyAW4i66iDYA", "review_id": "qRqAy9XIM3AXhJqGhmLc6g", "text": "Christo's has been one of my favorites for many years - my dad used to take me there when I'd go to the office with him as a little kid (I think they still have some of the same waiters as back then!). It's not the finest Italian food in the city, but it's consistently very good. I always get the same thing - halibut in a lemon, butter, garlic sauce with a side order of fettuccini alfredo. Halibut is not on the menu, but they always have it as a special (with different sauces) and they'll make it however you like it. Their entrees are very reasonably priced, and come with a salad with a great mustard dressing...however, they tend to have a heavy hand with the dressing, so you might want to ask for it on the side, or ask for light dressing. The service is friendly and the atmosphere at lunch is \"business casual\"...while it's a white tablecloth kind of place, you'll find people dressed in everything from jeans to suits. And it's not unusual to spot a governor or mayor here.", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kAHUx9Z-vwaahW5cpoUg0w", "review_id": "beQvejFECiJIScozLVZsjg", "text": "For a nondescript, strip mall of a location Christo's pours on the charm of old Italian flare.\nFor our family thanksgiving, we all decided to celebrate my birthday, parents anniversary, sister's birthday and realtor's birthday all in one shot; nice treat was this place is around the corner from my sisters house.\nWe ordered a bevy of dishes and i got the lamb shank. The chicken soup and salad that comes with the meal is a nice treat and the creme brulee dessert is especially good.\nThe food is good but not outstanding.\nFor next year family gathering, I hope we get to explore more of the cuisine of the local hood.", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GrSixRnGIxNUJ1Cn5DNX9A", "review_id": "Wl7p3fio2C5MpcvOXtydmw", "text": "If I had to imagine what the dining experience would have been like a couple of decades ago for the first and second generation Italian families living in middle America it would probably look something like Christos.  The place has that ambiance and charm that say's \"You're Family\"....sorry Olive Garden.\n\nThe food is good and while there are other Italian places in town that are arguably better in quality and taste, none of them really beat this place in terms of authentic Italiian-American atmosphere.  The place is up there with Durant's, Monti's, and TeePee's as essential Phoenix dining landmarks.", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IRoWn-q3RTOoFVRWsUxGig", "review_id": "Kul2JnKgK0cZ9_YeP87MCQ", "text": "Been here a couple of times. The first time was to take a date there for his birthday dinner. He is Italian and I wanted to take him out for a good Italian dinner. \n\nI have little experience with Italian so after asking around I found out about this place. He gave it really good compliments (yay for me picking a good place!) and I thought it was good as well. \n\nFirst time I went we had AMAZING service! Second was decent service, not quite as attentive as the first time, but also it was a winter formal night for a high school nearby so I'll let it slide.", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F3MuccVKGKuWM34d1epDLg", "review_id": "JrXz_bE7VAQ4qlAqczybqg", "text": "Have been here twice, and the service and food have both been extremely good. They have a pretty good wine list too here.", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2XSzQBo1Ied9vDoV8asgjw", "review_id": "KVz4IueU5fv7n6FDn4FWhA", "text": "I've gone twice and have had a great experience on both occasions. The servers have been very knowledgeable and friendly. This is a perfect date night restaurant. I've had the shrimp linguine on both occasions and just love it. I recommend this place to anyone looking for a place where you can get a little more dressed up than usual and enjoy a lovely evening of food and wine.", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZIF9MST0WFyxB5arAKD2NA", "review_id": "VcpQyxN2MwVNfxM9cH87iw", "text": "It is not too often I am overly impressed. However, Christo's did just that yesterday when I had lunch there.\n\nMy boss decided to take me and 2 of my coworkers to lunch for my birthday. He (my boss) really had some making up to do since last year he got me a 50 cent crappy brownie and put a candle in it and sang me happy birthday. He was definitely in the dog house. So I knew this year he was going to bring his A-game...hopefully. His choice is restaurants leaves a bit to be desired. Of course I did some research and Christo's appeared to be OK. So I felt a little at ease this time.\n\nI get there early and wait for my party. The hostess is very nice and she knows many of the people that are coming in as they are regulars. I have not seen anything like this since leaving home (NYC). Old world charm restaurants where they know you and you know them. I can't believe it. I grew up around very good Italian food. I have been to a few places here that Italians have recommended and it was just not up to par. Now mind you none of these Italians were east coast Italians. It is something to be said of Italian food on the East Cost.\n\nMy party finally comes and we are seated. The place is very nice with the traditional white table cloths. Our server comes over and he is happy and attentive. He gets our drinks and comes back to take our appetizer order. We get the calamari of course. OMG the best I have ever had. It was lightly breaded and the marinara sauce was great. It was all I could do not to eat the whole thing. \n\nOur server comes back to tell us about the specials which btw were all fish dishes. I went with the red snapper, mussels, linguine with marinara and capers. Nobody ordered the same thing which is great cause that means we can share. \n\nThe salads come out first and they are pretty basic. But the dressing was great. Ohh the bread was amazing. Jeez it is so hard to stop eating bread and butter. I was trying to save room for the rest of the meal. Our food comes out at the perfect time. Our fantastic server sets our plates out but before he gets to my co-workers plate this guy comes out and grabs his plate then brings it back in a matter of seconds. I thought wow the cook does not want stuff coming out the kitchen unless it is perfect. Come to find out it was Christo himself that came out to fix my co-workers dish. \n\nLooking around at the other plates I am thinking wow everything looks so amazing. The other thing is the portions were right on. I hate going to places and the have so much food it is ridiculous. The linguine was cooked perfectly. The server came over with extra cheese and of course a must have for me fresh cracked pepper. \n\nIt was one of those times I did not want to share anything with anyone at the table. I did not want to disturb my palate from the wonderful flavors of my dish. I was thinking everyone else was thinking the same thing because no one was sharing. Well shortly after, every plate on that table was completely cleaned. The server was on point with filling our drinks. I never had a glass that was less than half full. Also I have waited tables and it is a fine line between being a pest and being helpful and friendly. Lets just say the servers at Christo's have this down perfectly. \n\nWell the plates are cleaned up and out comes this cute little cup of vanilla and chocolate mousse with a candle in it. Compliments of the kitchen since it is my b-day. Well is was great. I am not really into mousse because it is a texture thing but the flavor was awesome. I still got to order dessert. I got the flan, others had key lime pie and NY cheesecake. Ohh decisions a toss between cheese cake and flan. Well flan won. I practically licked the caramel sauce off the bottom of the plate. It was the best I have had here. Ohh NYC Christo's has brought a little of you back to me. Sniff Sniff tears of joy. I am so happy. I found a fantastic Italian restaurant.", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RWtDRHpLnPBDjDVdKWh6uQ", "review_id": "nNb-VO6cyTr63NEuCErXGA", "text": "O.k. let me get it right out there. This fabulous local spot in the same strip center as my own business. But after years of eating here I am not sure why they fly so far under the radar with the \"foodie\" crowd. The service is top notch (and ya know I'm a picky girl about this). Some of the servers have been there since the place opened.\n\nIt is family owned and operated and they insist on high quality ingredients. The prices are fair and the portions are large. I am a huge fish fan and these guys  deliver up some amazingly well prepared Mediterranean style fish dishes. They serve soup and salad with their entrees and the bread is worth the splurge.\n\nI enjoy their wine selection and this summer there is a great wine special Mondays through Thursdays. I invite all my foodie friends to give it a try!", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8p8HZNmrkUBtMx_vmW9dNQ", "review_id": "yP8i7FDX0KARWiR1C26NSQ", "text": "My wifes and my first visit to Christos Restaurante:  Found it on Yelp.   Was impressed so we decided to give it a try. This place has many good qualities. .  First good thing is that this place has real tableclothes which are changed after each sitting.  Real silverware and a waiter who was very good.  Real glasses.... not Pizza Hut or any of that.  \nThe decor looked expensive.  Asked for the menu and was very suprised... the prices were very reasonable.  My wife had chicken tetrazinni which had a sauce so good that it would have made anything taste better.  It came with vegetables, not mixed together but each seperated and colorful.  Carrots, brocolli, and cauliflower.  These colors were so placed as to make an excellent presentation.\nI had shrimp parmesan beside (not on) a portion of pasta with baked marinara sauce and the parmesan sauce?  Wow!!\nAm I dreaming?  Have I wandered into foodie heaven?  Whatever, it was superb from start to finish.\nOh, yes, finish.  To finish we had terremisso for desert.  Total bill a bit over 30$ including drinks and substantial tip for wonderful service.\nI'd go there again in a heartbeat.\nMore good news!  They even do a take out.  All this and heaven too!", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xKUCiQz4IY6suDcrN2xqSA", "review_id": "Mh5kKTw-ZuW6CDSiXOz1Og", "text": "We went there for a family birthday and it was great.  \n\nI was the only male out of the 6 people in attendance and these women love to talk!  We were there an hour and half after closing talking and the staff was TOTALLY COOL.  I felt bad for staying so long but the staff kept telling us not to worry about it.\n\nGreat food! Great service!", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SHlkGMta-B3lXzlQBtrUvg", "review_id": "dquQObUhG2oeK20FkMfgEQ", "text": "I usually reserve five stars for places like Kai, but for the price, this restaurant deserves five stars.  This is an excellent restaurant, and that is definitely rare in Phoenix.  \n\nWe enjoyed a nice bottle of wine while waiting for another couple to arrive, and we were never rushed or made to feel like we were a bother because we didn't order any food for the first 45 minutes.\n\nThe sea bass special was some of the moistest fish I have ever eaten.  I am amazed at how they were able to cook such a thick cut perfectly--not one part was over- or under-done.  It was served on a bed of pasta and topped with a marinara sauce that was delicious.  \n\nThe entire dining experience was very pleasant.  No complaints.", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HSKrdp21e5W_uIVcsHQTHw", "review_id": "FZ5fKej-iO_bE9r1_gdvrQ", "text": "Some friends turned me on to this restaurant years ago, and while I have since left AZ, they still live there, go to this restaurant, and still love the consistently GREAT food.  This was one of my favorite restaurants when I lived there.  They made perhaps the BEST cannelloni (melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness) and avgolemeno soup (only rival I've found is Taverna Tony in Malibu).  In fact, we had them cater my daughter's bat mitzvah reception......they were that good.  I'm just sad I haven't been able to enjoy their food since leaving AZ.  In addition to ALWAYS getting their cannelloni and avgolemeno soup, I used to get their Lemon Dill Salmon, Chicken Limone, Chicken Genovese, or Shrimp Scampi.  I know I'll be back to Phoenix one of these days, and when I do, this place will SURELY be on my list of \"to-do's.\"", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LrCU6cEYJqYPNylwlj5Vkg", "review_id": "76qs1I3bHdtMqeSdKLuhQA", "text": "Food and service was awesome, the best fish and soup, the included salad was very basic but good and fresh. For the price we paid my wife and I never had such good food. We both had the dover sole and it was great with perfect service. we both can't wait to return and try the other items", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LrCU6cEYJqYPNylwlj5Vkg", "review_id": "XNvix-K2sQ8DKACL1hdTTw", "text": "Again a great meal. I had the poached salmon, one of the best in a long time. As usual service was great and the food was outstanding, can't wait to try his sea bass .", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aIBDf6gZ4Og1z6l2d55uJA", "review_id": "TkMXU0L9_BQC2-Ci1TMmaA", "text": "My wife and I came for restaurant week and were very impressed. THe lobster and shrimp ravioli was amazing. THe house \"red\" was an OK chianti and the flan was top notch! The bruschetta with goat cheese might have been my favorite, although I had a great hot anti pasti plate as well. The only complaint is that the shrimp was a touch over-cooked, but hey, it's hard to get perfectly cooked shrimp in the desert where it's been frozen for so long.", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rAQG7AU26ggJfFWTHdN83w", "review_id": "4oiwc5LxGtikx9r_VaBfwQ", "text": "Overall, I would not return to this restaurant nor recommend it. Small tables and cramped. The waiter spoke so fast that we had to have him repeat the specials three times. He served us so fast that I got the feeling he really didn't want us there! We felt uncomfortable even asking him questions and pointing out our issues with one of the entrees. I had the veal piccata and it was perfect! The wine was excellent, but our other three guest where extremely dissapointed. The veal chop is much smaller than it used to be. One pasta dish was served very dry and at a cool tmperature. We sent it back. Bread was just ok. Not the amazing kind that you expect in an Italian place. The other dish was just so so. There are so many restaurants to choose from in this area that I won't go back.", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zd_jyF-fc6uDtfOXnq1jsw", "review_id": "4qTq9azVPNbcCUA_iymWJA", "text": "I love Christos I recommend the pomodoro pasta. It is so light fresh and delicious. \nChristos is ny favorite.", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "-b277SKt016tYkCq3HBI8g", "review_id": "jkS24ho3x4FKydJkeigt_w", "text": "I went to this establishment while visiting my dad - he's been here before. Now, I'm not among the jaded whose nose sticks up in the air just because it's not NYC fare - and certainly NYC doesn't have any Mexican that can compete with the best of metro Phoenix - so I just want to point out I'm doing my best to be objective.\n\nWe ordered mussels with marinara for an appetizer, Dad had veal chop for the main course, and I had a haddock special. All came with salad, which is a nice touch. Everything we ate was of nice quality and absolutely satisfying. If this was NYC, the prices would have been at least twice as much . . . and I would have given the same review anyway. Waiter was also attentive, even sitting down with us as he took our order (relax, people!).\n\nDad usually has taken me to Barrio Cafe when I visit, but I'm certainly glad he took me here. Clientele tends to be older, so don't come looking here for atmosphere if you're Gen X or younger, but if you come here for the food and service, you won't regret it.\n\nA total surprise . . . a total gem.", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xFG4Ca2HHmbxDTkMlmHnjQ", "review_id": "e3pX4B6msg_kDMZYjegsvg", "text": "Good food for very good prices! The portions are generous, and you also get a soup and/or salad (depending on lunch or dinner). The service is good too. Will definitely return!", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pMvZChCmZ0-vocJ8N1HZrg", "review_id": "a_DJxjKCRpHqUdCvjxcGNA", "text": "I have been coming here for years and the quality of the food and service have been consistently 5-star quality every time I dine here. I highly recommend the halibut, but everything on the menu is delicious!", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "BuwjlU6D4kcs1aGo7wSM4Q", "review_id": "tKkluk48NqFz5rakyzY5eA", "text": "I got to thinking about Osso Bucco the other day.\n\nMy new Dutch Ovens brought this on, I'm kind of obsessed with braised meat right  now. What to braise, how to braise, which pot to use... must be because of the freezing cold temperatures. \n\nAnyway. \n\nA few years back my dad and the evil stepmonster (she's gone now, as in they got divorced, in their 70's, can I hear an AMEN sister?) could not stop talking about Christos. \n\nThey would talk about it all the time. \n\nIn Oregon.\n\nLike, in the middle of a nice dinner at Jake's. \n\nWeird.\n\nAlso, rude. \n\nI just chalked it up to stepmonster's name dropping mental health condition. \n\nNo seriously, she drops names all the time. ANNOYING. anyway, ahem.\n\nIt was Osso Bucco this, Osso Bucco that, Christos this, Christos that. \n\nSo, when I was down there on a visit, post stepmonster,  I made my Dad take me.\n\nIt's good stuff. \n\nI don't even eat veal. \n\nBut the Osso Bucco rocks. \n\nEverything else did, too. I liked the service, the feel of the place, and I liked the calamari, and the wine. All good. \n\nif you're in Phoenix and you want a good meal, I'd say this is one of the places to go.", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qvWoqf_yT_mZctw12u3ZhA", "review_id": "mPRC3bsBknWUatN-9hJlFg", "text": "The shrimp risotto is delish. The staff is super friendly and very accommodating. Christos is a \"must do\" for first timers....you'll be hooked.", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sIVqfGB2Q-p_Zmb87CdLcA", "review_id": "iasHP0OV6WVorOlxcU6aRg", "text": "My new place for Italian! Service was over the top and the food was excellent! Would recommend to anyone", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U0IDrD7DF7uYpHd8KR2YaQ", "review_id": "HKkgKxtACDRMKt6ZEK3uNQ", "text": "We went here based on Yelp reviews and were thanking fellow yelpers for the recommendation!! The Osso Bucco was tender, flavorful, and super tasty. The Chilean Sea Bass was perfectly prepared. We had the parisian scallops for an appetizer. DELISH!! And unique. Our service was impeccable. We enjoyed our meal from start to finish.", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GoymUzKqvET2QOZkIWZi9w", "review_id": "voLZQdlx05OY7oJ6Wt282Q", "text": "Wonderful food and great service. \n\nI love that they always have a different soup every time we come, which is served before the salad that's included with our entr\u00e9e. If there's something you need to change with your meal, that's not a problem. They are very accommodating and will go above and beyond to make sure your experience is top notch.", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "WWL9RqOoFZNg9XtH5nclqQ", "review_id": "H1si9WD352Bws-CvL03Qrg", "text": "Love real Italian food, and this was excellent.  4 courses: spinach soup, Caprese Salad, Chicken Saltimbuca, Tiramisu.   White tablecloths, excellent service, sparkling clean restroom.  If we lived in Phoenix, this would be a regular stop.", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J6L_A2hpZEnzNvi_QbophA", "review_id": "Q38Y9z4UNOf1DlOBF-wrZg", "text": "Great service, terrible food. I was looking forward to eating at Christo's and the longer I was there, the more disappointed I became. Funky house salad with a creamy ranch (?) dressing and one slice of bad hot house tomato. The lemon rice soup was boiling hot, but not awful. White French baguette bread and butter was plentiful, thank god. The stuffed mushroom appetizer was bland and my veal entr\u00e9e was drowned in sauce. The service was 5 star, I'll give them that. I suppose I came away with the thought that I'd rather have lousy service and good to great food than great service and lousy food. Maybe I should have tried one of the 3,000 specials our Italian waiter rattled off before we ordered. By the time he was finished, the only thing I remembered him saying was, \"...topped with feta cheese.\"", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qa25vdZ7aZLMv_ZpICEJaA", "review_id": "KeP4AOxUFl8S0MobxNYlyA", "text": "one of the best itallian restaurants in town. try the cheese and meat ravioli and the shrimp scampi. everything is homemade so you need to wait a little bit after you order.", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "XNs9IcoeHy-ellle-abFrg", "review_id": "_6WfASm9Z7x0XjXNJHsffA", "text": "Truly impressed! We got fried calamari that was crispy and fresh, stuffed mushrooms were buttery and not too crabby. Between 4 of us, we all shared each other's food. I loved the tortellini the most. Veal was a delicious and a nice cut too. Calamari at dinner was just as yummy, not chewy, and fresh! Shrimp scampi was a hit too! \nEvery meal is served with soup and salad. I believe the dressing and soup changes often. I liked them, didn't love them, but everything is homemade and tastes that way. \nWe ended the night with a nutmegy strawberry cheesecake and the limoncello cake.  I prefer the cake :)\nI left extremely happy and stuffed. \nThis is where you go for good homemade Italian food with love, and waiters that are good at their jobs. It seems other reviewers didn't enjoy themselves, and I would blame their expectations. It IS mom and pop, and it's amazing!", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xzLeCAmwAHhHd_6FB3A0gw", "review_id": "QexVq09OTFqxBBQm1M0Tpg", "text": "We ate at Christo's for the first time and enjoyed the old school vibe   Great food   Great wine. Great service at a very reasonable price. Would definitely return. Our waitress, Stacy and Jose made us feel like regulars.  Looking forward to dining there again.", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o4uEuIH4KCjMQ8k4MglIGw", "review_id": "Ao8TFnGSEg8Y1dBHAOK5KA", "text": "The most dependable upscale restaurant I know in Phoenix. First-rate dishes, like melt in your mouth osso bucco and a huge and delicious veal chop, at reasonable prices. Reservations essential. Don't miss their calamari.", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "p7dvahRPZIWL7T6pFA_0dg", "review_id": "SitxTme7PideM3bzBepz8A", "text": "Christo's is OK if your into three courses in less than 45 minutes. I was expecting to dine here but it was much more similar to a diner experience were you get whammed bammed and thank you'd as we were in and out in a jiffy.\n\nMy husband loves classic Italian Foods and according to reviews Christo's seemed like a top destination. Honestly in general the food was OK but not great and nothing I'd drive out of my way for. I almost never consider service as part of my review since it varies all the time everywhere but in this case it sort of even lessened the experience so MUCH that I have to consider it otherwise I would have given Christo's three stars.\n\nOur waiter quickly greats us and ask if we want the menu or the restaurant week special. Despite being around 70 years old he was very quick talking and very speedy and sort of made us nervous but what really bothered me the most was him  and his helpers standing there not to far from us with his arms crossed just watching us like a hawk eating the whole time. \n\nNow the food.\n\nI started with a Christo's Caesar Salad. I could tell the dressing was house made as well as the croutons. The dressing wasn't properly emulsified nor was it balanced in flavors and was super heavy with lemon. The croutons were crisp and buttery. I pointed out the faults since I know them but it really was an OK salad. I do note I wasn't offered fresh ground pepper, nicer restaurants do offer fresh ground pepper for Caesar Salads.\n\nI was sort of excited to have the classic dish Sole Meuniere here. The Christo's Version is nontraditional as the fish seemed heavily coated (maybe battered not sure) with flour in a lemon white wine sauce in stead of a traditional lightly floured and prepared in browned butter. The fresh spinach on the side was just plain without anything on it. \n\nDesserts seemed house made and were OK. We both liked the lemon cake better over the mousse.\n\nA glass of house wine was included with our dinners and during the meal we finished it and my husband ordered another round. He noticed a price difference from the menu and questioned our server. The server confirmed it wasn't the same price as the menu and said that for restaurant week they up charge the wine. It was only a few dollars but I feel this is bad business and not good for customer relations.\n\nI was really torn between two and three stars but the surprise of the wine up charge, being really rushed though dinner and with the waiter and his help all standing across from us just watching us the whole time in a unprofessional way sort of spoiled the dining experience.\n\n2.5 Stars", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8p8HZNmrkUBtMx_vmW9dNQ", "review_id": "diPLA2hqyWGNS0BnV8nJDQ", "text": "Update:  We returned three years later and found that this restaurant is unchanged...really good.  Came for lunch and I had musels and linguini.  There was a choice of sauces.  I had butter and garlic sauce.  Delicious.\nBut wait!! There's more!!  My wife and I had soup which comes with the lunch meal.  The soup was a rice and lemon soup.  It also had diced carrots and celery in it and it was superb.  \nWife had for her lunch, sausage with peppers and onions.  She was very pleased with hers.\nService was superb.  \nPrices were very reasonable.\nWe've already decided to come back again....the problem is who do we want to come with us that we can introduce them to this little jem.", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QCvzetRLHUr1HI7Xkjytbw", "review_id": "SlfZFA5LP-f09ykCYH1vSQ", "text": "Sorry gang , aged heat and serve Sysco fueled frozen proteins and veggies. Obviously long term local mature crowd that wouldnt know  freshreal if they paid twice as much for it somewhere else which they wouldnt  because it beats the lean cuisine that they live on the rest of the time.", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zCMa9Hkpw63r22vKZDidyw", "review_id": "QYL9noETS7ig5Vr1Kg3PpA", "text": "Food is good but the bartender Stephanie is rude and ignores customers but caters to the regulars,  it seems like she hates her job and is miserable,  poor management and not so friendly employees,   I called and left a message to speak to Christo or wife Gloria but of course manager intercepted the message so I never received a call back from either,  I hope that Christo would read  these reviews him self so he knows what goes on when he\"s not around.  I will never return or refer anyone and will make sure to let everyone know how rude u employees are specially bartender Stephanie....", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lBMCBwbAhfgb5oKqilA7CA", "review_id": "rTwI7qpqZI-26UfYNdIEUQ", "text": "This is one of the best kept secrets of Phoenix. The food here is fantastic and the service is always great. My inlaws love it here so we go a lot and everything i've tried has been delicious. They regularly change their specials so I recommend trying one of those. On my most recent visit we ordered the porkchops, clam pasta, clam stuffed lobster tail, and lobster ravioli. They were all delicious! The lobster pastas were VERY rich so a little goes a long way. The clam pasta was great and had lots of clam. I should mention the prices are very reasonable and you get a ton of food. On top of the meal, you also get soup and salad. We always order appetizers and instantly regret them after getter the soup. On our last few visits, the soup has been a lemon bisque. Honestly with a loaf of bread the soup could easily be served as it's own meal. Now this isn't a trendy Italian place. In fact if you're under 50 you'll probably feel like a youngster here but that's always what I love about it. You will feel like you walked into a different era and everyone seems like a familiar regular.", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "06ShS7kV6WSw0T_lvYz2fA", "review_id": "zJxnr-lkrEMMkXyacrhwBw", "text": "Awful canneloni served on a bath of poorly prepared heavy cream. Very 'unItalian', even the bread tastes stale and poorly prepared. The minestroni soup tasted like canned soup, just right for the strictly senior citizen clientele. My husband had a pasta with Italian sausage and chicken in a marinara sauce. The chunks of canned tomatoes were unappetizing. The one star is awarded for the only good item we ate, the Greek side salad. The waiter was totally goofy, rude and uninterested. He flopped the canneloni at the table with the statement, \"Two enchiladas.\" Really??? First time but never again! Disgusting food, terrible service.", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GoymUzKqvET2QOZkIWZi9w", "review_id": "wnpwHigR-Ez-fFXvR5UxWg", "text": "A large group (17) of us came in for NYE and it was fabulous as always. \nWe started off with a bunch of appetizers for the table followed by soup then salad. \nThe soup that evening was some sort of mushroom, artichoke, potato combination that was out of this world and if anyone has the recipe, please send it to me! \nThe salad was the same as always, nothing spectacular but it serves the purpose. \n\nOn to the entrees, they had a prix-fixe menu as they do for all major holidays. There were A LOT of seafood options, but no vegetarian (they were able to accommodate but it wasn't listed) and only one chicken option. I was hoping to see at least 2 chicken options for those of us who don't love breaded chicken. There were also a lot of beef and pork options. \nThe chicken was similar to a Cordon Bleu without the ham, served with gnocchi and some sort of cheese sauce on top. I loved it but others in the party didn't care for it as much as some of the other options you can get when it's not a holiday. \n\nWe then finished with desert. \n\nService was wonderful, the food was great and we will definitely be back.", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4jwOqR8K-gqzw4zwmV1ZTA", "review_id": "DJjP9kFdhC4YfUiddocCCg", "text": "Very good restaurant and staff. Low prices and moderate, sensible size portions. Veal chop was great.", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "346Q988MMn2eeMDLRn7XKA", "review_id": "Elwoq3MLpOSSs0MnCQMYpw", "text": "1st time and loved it ! Delicious and fresh  food. Pasta fantasia was perfect and so was the soup and salad before. Dinner was great and so was dessert. Intimate and nice setting at a perfect price.", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q5bhK9xUH8rCE92I8fEGoQ", "review_id": "rD-gAJ4oipAePy2h_FWlpA", "text": "We hadn't eaten at Christo's in years.  For my birthday my husband decided to surprise me with a reservation.  Things started poorly.  The hostess walked us towards a table and then pointed. So we sat.  A bus boy brought water but we still sat and waited.  Finally a waiter came and asked us if we wanted drinks.  Then he came back with menus.  He rattled off a long list of specials.  We both decided to try one of the specials.  I really prefer it when the specials are printed out so you can see the details.  I also think to make them \" special\" there should only be a few.  Once our order was placed the rush seemed to be on.  Soup appeared. Then salad. But before I had even finished my salad my Chilean sea bass was in front of me.  I wished I had known the 2 small rectangles of fish were going to be swimming in tomatoes.  I should have asked more questions. The flavor of the sea bass was lost in the tomatoes.  My husband was delighted at what his chicken turned out to be.  We shared a complimentary birthday dessert and left.  There was no one at the  door as we left to thank us or say good bye.  Yes the prices are very reasonable but the food and ambiance are nothing special.", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6wHilTU85uMTcu9am_OmyQ", "review_id": "ZMjnGraxe6NFj2nj97en1A", "text": "I had a great time at Christos.  It was really good food and great time.  From  tasty appetizers to dessert it was amazing.   It really felt good to find home made Italian in Phoenix AZ.", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XcGDpRGNxwKhSXFjtNItmg", "review_id": "mY-Wib5RZ3wiJezR1_vNIg", "text": "I went to Christos as my 2nd Restaurant Week stop. I sat at the bar and it was a bit crowded there, but with lots of good energy people.\n\nWhen I mentioned I would be skipping dessert, they were happy to sub a bruschetta for me! And I expected one, but they gave me four! And the goat cheese that came with it was fabulous.  The meal also came with a glass of wine, but as a non-wine drinker I passed on that.\n\nAfter that, my real appetizer came out. Eggplant with a romesco sauce, shrimp scampi and a stuffed mushroom. A perfect portion and really delicious.\n\nI finished with a chicken marsala roulade. This was just ok. The marsala flavor was a little too light, and the filling in the roulade was a bit stringy and didn't really boost the flavor like I expected it to.\n\nI would definitely recommend it but I would try a different main course item.", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iPuiVU0Wbq_p_i_VwrqiMg", "review_id": "m6xcDcLZRHby7mYOpPcW4Q", "text": "I have been here 3 times and have only had the chicken parm with pink sauce and it's the best I have ever had. \n\nThe atmosphere is very outdated - but their demographics are blue hairs, so maybe it's perfect for that crowd!", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MLNXzph9nlCXGiSuv5G5Yg", "review_id": "qU3UmmOOn9hUwlZLn0KLlA", "text": "I feel somewhat uncomfortable giving a so-so rating to a restaurant where I know the family personally.  That said, there's a few things that have been amiss at this place pretty much every time I come here.  The food has been average at best and the atmosphere isn't quite my thing.  Tonight exemplified this feeling for me during a dinner with family members.\n\nFor starters, this restaurant has been around forever.  Even many of the staff members have been here forever (our waiter had worked there for decades).  Between the long time staff and the decor, the feeling of this place is old school all the way.  It has some of the feel of an old school italian restaurant, though not so fancy that you have to be super dressy here.  In fact much of the clientele here is quite casual.  The customer crowd here has also typically been much older as I suspect many of their customers have been coming here for years.  I rarely see anyone younger than their forties or fifties in there, so interpret that however you want.\n\nThe food is old school classic italian from the pastas, the seafood dishes, the chicken and veal plates, and the steaks.  Tonight I went with the chicken francese.  Essentially a breaded chicken covered in a lemon butter sauce and topped with mushrooms.  First off, I'm not a mushroom guy so thats my fault.  But the chicken and breaded tasted pretty bland even with the sauce (which was way more butter than lemon by the way).  It was edible, but not that great.  I've had similar experiences with a couple of their pasta and veal dishes as well.  Each dish gets soup and a salad to start.  As usual both were okay, but again nothing special.  The prices are actually pretty reasonable so even if the flavors don't impress you, you can count on leaving full.\n\nIt may well be that I'm not the target audience of this restaurant.  Its an old school restaurant with old school grub, so maybe they're just looking to appeal to the old school crowd.  I'm not opposed to old world recipes as long as they're done well.  From my multiple visits here I find their cuisine adequate, but not much better than that.  There's plenty of italian joints in the Phoenix area.  This one falls somewhere in the middle of pack, at best.", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "158RiG1EC05cdJJ-h3GJYA", "review_id": "Aj91KUpLsJfkvz5Hmfeqew", "text": "Amazing bread and the calamari was great. Soup and salad comes with every meal and the linguine with clams was awesome. Service was great. Very reasonable prices too! We will be back!", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uoJFVvgdRogLtZYCYDLX4Q", "review_id": "igG6gf7ISI-CwzucTPhNKQ", "text": "As a native, I've probably driven past this place over a million times.  It doesn't really pop out on 7th street.  My girlfriend and I decided to check it out on a whim of the steering wheel; best impulse decision ever.\n\nWhen we walked in and were seated, the incredibly friendly waitress placed our napkins on our laps and began reading the specials in a way that would put the Ritz to shame.  My girlfriend looked up and our gazes met; this was going to be 4 star expensive.  Alas we were wrong, the entire meal was around that you would pay at a low-end chain restaurant.  Now the food, the reason for the establishment's existence: unforgettable.   I ordered the Zingarela.  No words describe but delicious.  \n\nWord was spread quickly.  I brought my dad to lunch for Father's Day.  I've never heard him praise food like he did that day.  I'm pretty sure he annoyed the waitress my constantly pulling her aside to tell her of his amazement.\n\nAs a whole, don't let the restaurant's atmosphere dismay you.  At times it's slow, other times busy.  The demographic is older.  These things, if they matter to you, will melt away when you take that first bite.  It won't be your last.", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ep3anRsVSShs7O4DlEmoWA", "review_id": "zwB9QMK9tDTpMV7uHfUlFw", "text": "Love this place!  It's surely not hip, and I read another reviewer say it was for the blue hairs which might be true.  There is no way I could know since nobody but us was there mid-day.\nBut the first course was soup or salad, and I picked an Italian soup which had spinach and parmesan in it and was so thick and delicious.  Then the veal I ordered was in a marsala sauce = excellent.  And the fresh veggies were steamed...well, to perfection.  Just a really great meal for only $10!  Talk about worth it!  This is a meal that IF you ordered it in one of the \"hip\" spots would cost $25+, so screw \"hip.\"\nOK, granted the decor is the same old decor that was popular during the Frank Sinatra and his Rat Pack era--but I didn't come for the decor.  We came to chat and, at least, this place didn't have some blaring techno music, so we actually could hear each other.  See?  Very unhip.  But we could hear each other talk!  \nThe service was super excellent...and darn! but I am having a really hard time finding many things not to like at Christo's.  I like the place.  I plan to go back....soon.", "business_id": "3CSaqRNvYg7ZdN2zwxwzVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5wN78N4K0a39C-uPzPmxDw", "review_id": "sw0bWKMFveZv6cf0UpKCPA", "text": "I unfortunately have had to visit these guys too many times since I bought my car in February, most recently for a most disheartening hit and run, in which myself and my car were the victims. \nI had really good service from the dealer and have been happy with   interactions with them since, but it is a completely different experience with the collision center. The staff is unfriendly, not very accommodating or particularly compassionate. I think they figure if a customer is going to the dealer for repairs then their minds are already made up and won't stray. Sad thing is, it is probably true. The work I have had done has been done well and been satisfactory, but bad service just drives me nuts. \nThey do email updates on repairs which is helpful; daily if you choose so you can stay apprised on the status of your car as much as you'd like. For me this is a nice feature so you can see the progress and not feel like you are just lost in wait.", "business_id": "bNoNEiN9FROI-f9KQr25Lw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 10, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "nc3cqVN0UuB3m50-CcMftw", "review_id": "La1K7I_523IawaB7sltEOQ", "text": "It's been a few weeks since I've gotten my car back from Camelback Toyota Collision Center, and I must say I'm quite impressed. Like Emily, my car too was in a hit and run, only I was inside a friend's house on Friday night at the time and came outside to find a not-so-sweet treat. Egads! The front passenger side quarter panel was crumpled, the headlight annihilated, and my hopes were dashed of having an pleasant three-day Columbus weekend. Fuming, I drove home in silence and plotted my revenge.\n\nThe next morning I started the ball rolling with my insurance to get the necessary repairs. It took until Monday afternoon to finally get a commitment from them, and that was to take the car to one of their preferred repair shops (which I have no problem with, as I've not been involved in such an accident before and appreciated their suggestion). That led me to CTCC, where David processed my claim and even set up email notification of the progress on my car. It was like cyber messages letting me know he'd be coming home soon. How lovely.\n\nSo, a week and a half later, I get my car back and it's cleaner than I ever remember it and runs smartly. Color me happy, because I'm already planning my next collision just so I can return...well, that and get another rental car. I guess my insurance doesn't completely suck ass.", "business_id": "bNoNEiN9FROI-f9KQr25Lw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "buRKqZFAf3AN2PhqWUzGNQ", "review_id": "LE8RRJlYt3NzKWX7J-vLyQ", "text": "I found them to be very unprofessional.  I will not use them ever again.", "business_id": "bNoNEiN9FROI-f9KQr25Lw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oV_KwsciGrw09NLuh56xlw", "review_id": "K38gBvgWS2E-qHZa2U5p6g", "text": "Nancy... I concur! \n\nStatefarm Insurance recommended this shop and i took it there because they said the service was timely and professional. Well they have had my Porsche Cayene for a month and it always a reason why it isn't completed. In addition, they have it set up so you get updated online and can view the status of the vehicle. The key is they have to actually update it and only happens when you make a request because several weeks pass and you hear nothing. Now, most people know insurance only covers rentals for 30 days. Well my 30 days is up today. \nJeff, my rep was to call me back on Friday past for an update and now its Tuesday with no word. \n\nPOOR CUSTOMER SERVICE ALL THE WAY AROUND!!!! I just pray the vehicle looks good!!!\n\nI will have to call Statefarm and let them know how much of a joke this company is!", "business_id": "bNoNEiN9FROI-f9KQr25Lw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DZR454N2c0nu6bOyQ0tsEQ", "review_id": "ttrTon6TVq8jb7Ex6NZ6rA", "text": "They promised they would have my car fixed in under 30 days from massive hail damage.  Instead, they had it for 45 days.  I had to pay for two weeks of car rental out of pocket because they took so long, then it wasn't fixed right, and I finally had to have my insurance agent step in to force them to do the job right.  Very unprofessional, and I will never bring them my business again.", "business_id": "bNoNEiN9FROI-f9KQr25Lw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-J06hZ3w7N2oV5QwaAjtwg", "review_id": "aeob0PJ74HC4DG6hPCKbsw", "text": "Wow! These guys were great they really took care of me and my poor car. The customer service was spectacular! I mean really! I would refer anyone here!\n\nAsk for Jared! He was awesome!", "business_id": "bNoNEiN9FROI-f9KQr25Lw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K8dSSWzb4Ot9HoJjfu_-Nw", "review_id": "OFkMsnLW1LS2_rQkf-oKGQ", "text": "poor service took them 3 weeks to fix one darn bumper. NEVER do business with them EVER again.", "business_id": "bNoNEiN9FROI-f9KQr25Lw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zKtg1umCknGAJQs04SlGJQ", "review_id": "eQYl8b67i6lT9kCywT6R8w", "text": "Lebowitz Dental Associates serves the residents of Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Mesa, Baltimore, Chandler and Arcadia. Some of our patients even drive from as far as Gilbert or Surprise to experience our most comfortable approach, modern technology and comprehensive, friendly, highly personalized care.", "business_id": "y21DFcyNI6RjHIqhnI1p3w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fTAHgfAthXwNsvjMCjPwHw", "review_id": "xs5hCaBFT-CpdOc3P7v6VQ", "text": "The staff and Dr are very friendly. The office is very comfortable and inviting. They explain the procedure, so there are no surprises. Didn't feel any anxiety. Great and wonderful experience!", "business_id": "y21DFcyNI6RjHIqhnI1p3w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jiD92Jsn1HNpthp9-opV9w", "review_id": "3jU5TA38Xhp3h8R1TbfLzA", "text": "My dentist is Dr. Michael Lebowitz and my dental hygienist is Debbie Ziton-West. I highly recommend them to all my friends and family for their excellent training, their professionalism and their all-around niceness!", "business_id": "y21DFcyNI6RjHIqhnI1p3w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GP-h9colXgkT79BW7aDJeg", "review_id": "6-pBL8fQ-LfaQxLJ-hSpXQ", "text": "My favorite dentist and team I've ever had. Have used them exclusively ever since we moved here 10 years ago. Even as we've changed health insurances, we stay with them because the experience is so good. Debbie is a wonderful hygienist -- friendly and thorough, and Dr. Lebowitz is terrific. They always explain what they are doing and why. Comfortable office and uber-friendly staff. Always on-time. I recommend them to everyone I know (and to anyone I don't).", "business_id": "y21DFcyNI6RjHIqhnI1p3w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "9Z05mtXrXJ-22PElwp1ahA", "review_id": "s-vBuThC68vYfp2oWaL7iw", "text": "I have a few CenPho-based graphic designers as friends. They swear by Impact, and I can understand why.\n\nAfter the design for my business cards was ready to go, Impact treated my (let's face it -- SMALL) order as if it was as important to them as it was to me. I appreciated the attention to detail, and I now have an education in just how many different white card stocks there are, how many different shades of black ink there are, and how the two elements complement each other. \n\nSeriously, as my business expands I hope to use Impact more and more.", "business_id": "0PRRN8ncFFIY4nPIbmbqbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QRVksk3qQ2_XNNcyYlpdDQ", "review_id": "UJbcruumg74J0J2MxOjDqw", "text": "Impact Printing offers every single positive attribute desired when dealing with any business; high quality results, amazing customer service, and competitive affordable pricing. I have worked with several printers in the past but would no longer trust anyone else to handle my print needs. I have worked primarily with Jeff, who takes the time to understand your company's desires in order to anticipate your needs on all future jobs. I've yet to be disappointed with any creative project placed in the hands of Impact Printing and doubt I ever will.", "business_id": "0PRRN8ncFFIY4nPIbmbqbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9h43wc62EfZTSLckaVzabQ", "review_id": "35pOTa7qbWwGtnfWtTY3rQ", "text": "After years of using online print brokers and experiencing declining quality & reliability, I gave Impact a shot. I sent them an email for a simple business card quote and within 10 minutes I had a PDF in my inbox. The price was competitive, estimated turnaround time was cut in half, and my order was COD - in other words, they wanted me to examine the work before paying... unheard of these days.\n\nLike the previous post, Jeff was my point person, and I have to give him an A+ for delivering on his promises. He takes the time to understand your needs, doesn't pressure you with an up-sell, and produces a fantastic final product.\n\nAs a Phoenix graphic designer, I'm grateful to have this world class operation in my neighborhood!", "business_id": "0PRRN8ncFFIY4nPIbmbqbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "KICFDhBX25ruK_iW6gLgTA", "review_id": "TeGvF6f4A5YxxkQvbEYZdA", "text": "One of my commitments over the past year and into 2011 has been to shift more of our dollars toward local businesses. Sure, I still buy stuff online and at some national chains, but I've also made a conscious decision to look for a local alternative wherever I can. \n\nWhen it came to printing new business cards for my husband's business, instead of taking advantage of the super cheap prices and free shipping from Vistaprint again, I turned to the directory on the Local First website for some guidance. \n\nI found a few local printing companies and contacted them all via email with a small introduction and a request for a quote for this relatively small project.\n\nSusan from Impact was the first response I received - long before others' responses started trickling in. After receiving quotes from various companies, I did a little bit of price comparison, and asked some of the companies a few more questions about recommendations for the right paper, about file types and fonts, and about turn-around time.\n\nWith regard to price, Impact wasn't the \"cheapest\" but they certainly weren't expensive. My quotes from a total of six companies ranged between $27.00 to $75.00 for comparable quotes: 500 cards, two-sided, full color on one side, with an aqueous coating.  Impact quoted me $55.00. Four of those six companies quoted comparably.\n\nSo what made me go with Impact? By the time I had finished all my comparing and asking, I'd had several email exchanges with Susan, and every response was so thorough and so friendly and so above-and-beyond, that I didn't really care. She won me over with excellent customer care.\n\nChristmas came and I fell off the map for a week, and you'd better believe she picked up right where we left off and was very understanding! \n\nYesterday I picked up the finished cards. And it wasn't enough that the cards turned out excellent. They close at 5 and Susan patiently waited for me after closing time, as I fought traffic on the 51 and then on the suicide lane on 7th Street so that I would be able to pick up the cards in time for my husband's business trip. \n\nSome people may say, \"meh... big deal. that's what they SHOULD do...\" But the truth is, it IS a big deal. I don't meet this level of customer care too often. So, when the product is great and the customer care is unmatched, the choice is obvious as to who will get my business.", "business_id": "0PRRN8ncFFIY4nPIbmbqbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TzG6-nMD0nh8gATt-ZaqMg", "review_id": "V7hOEAEKDnSf14XZTADbQA", "text": "Quite simply, if you need it done, and done with flair, Impact is the place to go for your printing needs.  They are an Artesan print shop where quality always comes first and the focus is value.   If you appreciate quality and are willing to pay a fair price for it, then Impact is the place for you to go.", "business_id": "0PRRN8ncFFIY4nPIbmbqbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nxVAs0ivaOgupWvj9wJDOw", "review_id": "HbKpX0F5bEfgNyUcQLpSbg", "text": "Yelp delivers again!!!\n\nWe recently added a new attorney to our law firm and thus needed new business cards and announcements.  Our old standby - Ponte - was bought out by some out-of-state entity.  Wanting to keep our dollars local, we decided to give Impact a try.\n\nThey couldn't have been nicer!  They were so knowledgeable and helpful and responded to e-mails almost immediately!  Plus, they gently suggested changes to our in-office design to make our announcements really stand out.\n\nYou really can't beat this place for customer service.  They've got us for life.", "business_id": "0PRRN8ncFFIY4nPIbmbqbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Zmf48_ZKIxVQZoE2vYCjUA", "review_id": "abuf83VjeMLiBoTdS4a_fg", "text": "I owe a debt of gratitude to yelp and the reviewers for taking the time to write about their experiences with Impact Printing.\n\nLike the other people before me, I also had a great experience with Impact and would definitely recommend their services.  Gary was extremely helpful making the process of ordering my business cards pleasant and easy.  I really can't say enough nice things, it was a pleasure doing business.  \n\nThe quality of their products are only rivaled by the quality of their customer service.  Instead of using large internet companies (Vistaprint, Moo) go with a local company that really cares.\n\nI hope you find this review helpful and decide to give your business to Impact Printing, you won't regret it.", "business_id": "0PRRN8ncFFIY4nPIbmbqbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yJ22u_1l01H4NM3wCowIKw", "review_id": "GepGGcWUB9SzoNKIJvtqgA", "text": "I had a run of postcards I needed printed in pretty much less than a day. Impact made it happen and didn't screw me over even a little bit (in fact, I think I paid less than I would have at those big office stores) \n\nThis place is top notch and I can't wait for an excuse to give them my business again.\n\nWell done!", "business_id": "0PRRN8ncFFIY4nPIbmbqbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vLFFhukLCuXLsBP-r64v5g", "review_id": "I-BT50q1KnhR0w8JXVegSQ", "text": "Hands down the best printers I've found in Phoenix. Friendly, personalized service,  great quality printing, and timely turnaround. These guys are true professionals.", "business_id": "0PRRN8ncFFIY4nPIbmbqbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "6qTA7oelKwpevf1lL_bIVA", "review_id": "7qTSiYE-GppaQa7-uExTUg", "text": "Go to Impact Printing Services for great service and flair\nAnything you may need, they'll help prepare\nGot deadlines? No despair!\nThey'll deliver with great care\nWith prices that can't compare\n\nPrinted colors pop and glow\nMy smiles on overflow\nSupport local! So now you're in the know!\n:)", "business_id": "0PRRN8ncFFIY4nPIbmbqbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Qvv348vRIKJKsnawfsfhBQ", "review_id": "wI_aKvFwY8oCqcOtQIKo_A", "text": "Gary at Impact Printing is the man! He goes out of his way to give great service and I love that they will deliver items locally by courier. No need to get in the car. Just email proofs to him and they arrive shortly, hand delivered. This is a great way to support a local printing company, without sacrificing quality and service. They can compete with the big boys on pricing and products. Highly recommend.", "business_id": "0PRRN8ncFFIY4nPIbmbqbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 8, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "iwWBF3nKoRMoy1sbkLJwvg", "review_id": "SWdrx60taMa442b1enwfCw", "text": "I absolutely love this little spot! It's a great little known boutique with incredibly unique gift items that I don't have to drive clear out to Scottsdale to find. I've been shopping at Vignettes for about 8 years. Whenever I am in a quandary about what to get someone, this is the first place that I head to. Mostly it is because of the wide range of specialty items that they have on hand. Whether it's something for the garden, a gift for the new bride or baby, a unique piece of art, or heavenly scented candles - you will not be disappointed.\n\nThe owners / staff are super friendly and have always been more than willing to help find something within a price range or based on occasion / need. And they do the most amazing wrap jobs, making gift giving even easier.\n\nThe final bonus is their annual Clearance sale. For three days each year they basically blow out their stock to make way for new finds. Ask to be put on their mailing list to ensure your have a heads up and get there early because long time customers like myself never miss it. : )", "business_id": "pRmHreZcF7YmNEEPukfcFg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LwbCh2rhnfaFOhzw7gE1TA", "review_id": "jVTy9NpwrOjG5VPcu5d5KQ", "text": "Vignettes is a fantastic store! The store is full of unique items that make great gifts for every occaision. Their baby room is wonderful and full of soft and sweet little things, great little infant clothing and accenssories and nursery items. Their selection of gifts at Christmas is unmatched! You must check this store out if you haven't. You will be so happy to have found it!", "business_id": "pRmHreZcF7YmNEEPukfcFg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "vsXP832M0kOxKpfduD7dWw", "review_id": "Z6A0jLpok-vgQhoYjBMxVQ", "text": "Great spot to pick up an elegant hostess gift, cool cocktail napkins, ornaments and miscellaneous home decor items. Reasonable prices and pretty packaging/gift wrapping. You'll likely be greeted when you enter and, if you convey the gist of what you are looking for, the staff are wonderful about showing items that may meet your need.", "business_id": "pRmHreZcF7YmNEEPukfcFg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "wHg1YkCzdZq9WBJOTRgxHQ", "review_id": "5lywqiXfrGTfRSGHYHod0Q", "text": "STORE IS CLOSING :( :( :(\n\nI guess there's no point in going into great detail about what a wonderful little gift shop this is.  I stopped in today to see if they still had a garden statue I saw last month (they didn't) and found the owner is \"retiring\" the store.  Great buys to be had.  All Christmas related is 75% off and everything else is 40% off.  No official date for closing, but expected to be open through February.", "business_id": "pRmHreZcF7YmNEEPukfcFg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ngD5RF07pxwlq4euexSluA", "review_id": "zX8qjNwiFfP0t2D7d2IPkg", "text": "Beautiful, quality inventory. Interesting assortment of home/garden and gift items.  \n\nNice folks, willing to assist, or leave you alone if you so desire.\n\nUNFORTUNATELY, they are closing, owner retiring (?).  Get over there before they are closed.  Everything is on sale.\n\nReally good gift items, so go stock up.  Prices vary widely.", "business_id": "pRmHreZcF7YmNEEPukfcFg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DJIwm4UCnM-SOxXbARjPsQ", "review_id": "XpQpsKs1UmEhjMuJV2LJUw", "text": "Karsh's Bakery can be found in an almost hidden location of a shopping complex at the corner of 7th Street and Missouri. The same owners who opened the bakery in 1968 still run it to this day.\n\nYou will find a variety of bakery items to help you celebrate any occasion (or if you just need a sugar fix). Kichel, rugulach, turnovers, Mondel bread, pastries, challah, fruit bars, breads, bagels, cakes, butter cookies, muffins, eclairs, cheesecakes. There may be more, but my fingers hurt from typing.\n\nI stopped off to sample the famous Black and White cookie at the behest of one of my colleagues at work. When I walked in, I noticed that the price of this cookie was $2.10. Seems a bit steep for a cookie, but after sampling it I can say that it was worth every penny. The texture was light and moist and the frosting on top was rich and chocolaty (The \"black\" half was, obviously). \n\nCookies and cakes with edible images on the top can be ordered so you can eat the face of a loved one with little or no screaming. Cakes are available in 10 varieties with over 20 choices of filling and over 5 choices for frosting. Make an appointment to sample the variety of cakes, ensuring your next special occasion is one to remember. \n\nKarsh's also separates the Dairy ingredients from their non-dairy (pareve) items. How thoughtful! The staff was very friendly and helpful and I was served quickly.\n\nJust remember, the Black and White cookie... two races of flavor, living side by side in harmony. Maybe if we look to the cookie, we can learn a little something.", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-QT_e-7VSun5c2z85k_k5A", "review_id": "3lMn_PRVV7oGoFVywncJYg", "text": "Karsh's is a transplanted New Yorker's baked good heaven.  Bagels, rugulach, black and white cookies - all delicious.  I spent a high school summer toiling away in one of the neighboring stores and gained at least five pounds due to my daily dessert of a giant fudge brownie.  \n\nThe best thing about Karsh's though is their chocolate seven-layer cake.  It is the cake of choice for almost every family gathering we have.  Not only is the yellow cake just the right amount of sponginess, but the chocolate frosting is probably the best I've ever had.  I could eat this cake for every meal of the day, and may actually have done so on at least one occasion.  Mmmm...cake.", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "_vAaIaWK-LebcdWyzqahsg", "text": "Remember moments from Seinfeld when Elaine and George had run-ins at the corner Jewish bakery with chocolate babka and marble rye?   Well, that experience (minus the neuroticism) can be had here in Phoenix at Karsh's. \n\nNo need to go to Scottsdale or New York.  I've gone for breakfast for pastries and have been pleasantly surprised with the cookies, cakes, pies, cupcakes and bread.  The feel is just as similar.  Small digs with number pulls (the Now Serving sign is probably the oldest one I've ever seen!) and brick surroundings just like the Seinfeld TV show.  I've seen little New York Jewish ladies (ala Mrs. Costanza) inside gab, gloat and do \"cawfee tawk\" about the wonders of Karsh's.\n\nThe black and white cookie is amazing as Curtis states.  But the other few items we had (muffins and eclairs) were just as heavenly.\n\n The black and white cookies were decorated this month in Suns garb (Go Suns!), the cinnamon rolls were good, and the cupcakes were so good and moist to give Tammie Coe cupcakes a run for their money. Also, some items are noted \"pareve\" for those who are lactose intolerant, and there are quite a few items. \n\nBut best of all, the bagels were terrific.  Enough to give you a second thought on your Einstein or Brueggers chain bagels you're feeding to others.", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GubdNFoDAsiwE6bWIr97cQ", "review_id": "vd-jDLChzzB0PNtxGCmv6w", "text": "everytime my sister comes to town we go striaght from the airport to Karsh's.\nour intent is to buy bagels and we do, but we can never stop there and wind up with a variety of goodies. all that we have comsumed over the years has been really great. as for service, always with a smile and friendly attitude.\nwe used to go here all the time when we lived on n. central, but since we moved to the other side of the world it has become a special occasion place. so please open one near us too.", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "e4TQFVfepzHf--hnBsjntg", "review_id": "FEAKm_nAXwmnzSC7ZUIlTw", "text": "Hello.  My name is Sarah.  I am back from the dead.  Where do I begin...  well, ventured into Karsh's on a Sunday after a hard night of drinking.  I was greeted by such a friendly guy.  He gave me all kinds of samples.  I can't really give a fair review of the pastries because apparently I was there on the wrong day.  However, I do give them props for the friendly service.  Further, they make pretty damn good cakes.  I work at a large office -- we have weekly (and in some months  it seems daily) birthday fantasias complete with a breakfast buffet table and cake with singing in the afternoon.  In the course of 3 years, I must have sampled hundreds of birthday cakes, and honestly, the only one that was good enough to prompt further inquiry was from Karsh's.  Awesome cake.  I will have to go back to try the black and white.", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 8, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "N-D-d1Z4UybdlkK1HxlNPA", "review_id": "34DijCywed1g0ye7oQ6Znw", "text": "I stopped in at Karsh's today for the first time. The service I received was super friendly, and the young man behind the counter insisted I try a raspberry rugelach. It was pretty tasty, so I took home a loaf of seedless rye (one of my favorites), a black & white cookie, and 2 cupcakes. \n\nBefore I moved to Arizona, I worked as a bread baker in a restaurant, then in a bakery much like Karsh's, and then finally managed a bakery that made all natural and premium products more like Tammie Coe/MJ Bread. So I recognized immediately what Karsh's was using. Both cupcakes were made from a mix. The fudgy frosting is a commercial product. I know. I used it. The white frosting is made with vegetable shortening, not butter. The black & white cookie was like no black & white I have ever had. It was so thick and cakey- not at all a crisp cookie. Neither my husband nor I cared for it. The rye bread barely tasted of rye, although it had a decent texture. It was pretty heavy on the white flour. I've had better from Fry's.\n\nFor me, Karsh's was a big disappointment. IMHO, locally, no one's bread matches MJ's and no one's baked goods match Tammie Coe's.", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "5B5fyTX11NXiaf9HGeLCXQ", "review_id": "FCFM7RI1UNKo9EYC-6L8Sg", "text": "When I first walked into Karsh's with a friend a few months back, my first image was a young man behind the counter patiently giving a frazzled woman directions to the nearest AJ's. Once she had left (after confirming and re-confirming her current location in relation to where she would be going next), the gentleman gave us his full attention, and offered us a sample of their TOTALLY AWESOME jalapeno rye bread. We were easily convinced to buy a loaf, in addition to the few boxes of cookies we'd come for.\n\nI don't know - maybe it's the combination of my age and location, but I thought the black and white cookies were delicious. Then again, I like everything I put in my mouth to have the same consistency and sugar content of moist, delicious frosting. I thought the service was great, and the (pretty attractive) young man working there had a palpable appreciation for baked goods. The jalapeno rye bread actually stole a little piece of my soul, that scoundrel. Haters be damned - Karsh's is great.", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 13, "useful": 13, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "HOleI3jz1MLNUJ6cc1x0Pw", "review_id": "bo6buDsxKblyxYMbD97KJg", "text": "Kudos Karsh's! \n\nRecently, for Stevey P's birthday, a friend suggested getting him a cake with a photo of his favorite person: Brenda Dickson. If you don't know who she is, search for her on You Tube. Then, search for \"Brenda Dickson parody\" and watch that. Now you're in the loop. \n\nI volunteered to take care of ordering the cake. Little did I know just how difficult it would be to find a bakery in Phoenix that makes photo cakes! I finally stumbled upon Karsh's and was pleasantly surprised not only by the fact that they made photo cakes, but by how friendly and competent the person I ordered from was. They proved this ten times over when they didn't laugh when I said that I wanted the cake to say \"Welcome to My Face.\" Like I said--you have to watch the video to understand. \n\nAnyway, the prices were also very reasonable: it was only $40 for a photo cake with chocolate cake and chocolate filling that would feed 8-12. Also, I only ordered a few days in advance and they said it would be no problem to have the cake ready in time. \n\nMy great experience with Karsh's was complete when I went to pick up the cake and had the woman on duty ask me what \"Welcome to My Face\" meant. I told her exactly what I told you, my trusty Yelper: watch the video. Once you do, you'll understand. And if you don't, well we'll still have our memory of the delicious chocolatey cake with the face of a wannabe fashion icon who tattoos eyebrows on cats.", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "du6KeE54IFbPiXpU3LOd1g", "review_id": "fFtAOFi9rLBYySsi0DE8cg", "text": "I went to lunch with some buddies today (another review to follow), and I was bemoaning the lack of decent place to get a Black & White cookie in Scottsdale/Phoenix.\nProblem solved!!!\nI had seen places noting that they used Karsh's bakery for their bread, but I didn't realize the bakery was for all kinds of things.\nWe went in for a Black & White cookie (which was as good as anything I can get in New York...soft, moist, the icing was a little bit crunchy, not gooey...perfection for a Friday afternoon treat!), and came out with a marble rye, an olive loaf and 4 cupcakes (a bargain at $1.45 ea, and much better than Sprinkles...almost as good as Tammy Coe).\nWhat a great little bakery!!\nIt's a bit of a drive, but not too far if i go after a workout at the Village.\nI think I have found my \"go to\" bakery!", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "Fds7qDNGMqs8lYLqCr6Yqg", "text": "I would like to give Karsh's 4 stars and here are the reasons why.  If you want kosher, they have it.  If you'd like to have sugar free, they have a nice variety, provided you go in early in the day.  They actually have quite a nice variety-a little something for everybody-and they do take orders.\n\nSound's good doesn't it.  What is not good is the schizophrenic nature of the service you get at this place.  I can deal with their prices which are higher than they should be.  I won't deal with holding my breath and wondering if the person helping me is going to be pleasant or borderline nasty. It's been that way for sometime and isn't getting any better.  The result is for the most part I tend to avoid the place.  Scott's Generations, the deli a few doors down, is more appreciative of your business.  I'll spend my money there.  Their bagels are better and they have bialy's, too.\n\nIf you are going to chance this place, I have one suggestion for you.  DON'T go in near closing.  Likely as not, you will be told you exactly how many minutes you have before they close.  They are blatant about doing this especially if you aren't ready to tell them exactly what you want at that moment.  I guess the fact they are emptying the cases in front of your eyes is not clue enough they are closing.   \n\nAnother reason not to go there is not their fault.  They are off of 7th Street with the traffic lanes that change with the time of day.  I'll face the craziness those lanes cause to go to the Bashas and Scott's Generation but not  Karsh's.  \n\nIt's rather sad to have to write a review like this.", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cl9ZMopdCQGGXMlwgruFdg", "review_id": "m00EzCiqKJjakHVh4trtrQ", "text": "Says it's Kosher, but apparently only sometimes.   I Googled \"kosher bakery phoenix\" and Karsh's popped up. So I made the visit to the shop, preparing to find something suitable for passover. I arrived and was met at the door by the sign, \"Sorry. Our products are not suitable for passover. Everything is made with flour, bla bla bla\" I'm paraphrasing. So I went inside, wondering if it was an April Fool's joke. Although the store was COMPLETELY empty, I mean, barren of all lifeforms, the surly girl behind the counter took her time asking if she could help me. Our exchange proved that it was no joke. They could not help me. No yummy kosher flourless chocolate cake would be in my immediate future. They were kosher - just not for Passover. Lovely. I should've Googled \"kosher bakery Scottsdale.\"", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AnH84g9V10x41CXmCvcaFg", "review_id": "sRS5pkCg0kKQQ7yzvXUDYQ", "text": "I am NOT a fan of Karsh's. When i moved to Phoenix many years ago, everyone made a fuss about getting their baked goods from Karsh's. I was really looking forward to what i expected would be wonderful baked things. They weren't. They were tasteless... Everything is the same tasteless flavor. There is pink iced tasteless, white iced tasteless... they have mastered the use of food color.... but it doesn't overcome the tastelessness. The only thing Karsh's has going for them is that they are a Kosher Bakery. I suppose that gives them a \"captive\" audience. There will always be a community of people who cannot buy their things anywhere else because they require Kosher goods. \n\nThere is one exception at Karsh's. They make a wicked fine Challah. Everything else leaves me flat.", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_LEQt7oTVjiaXyVHK_MM7g", "review_id": "JiWZ9SA-Z67pgWOs3P4mpg", "text": "When I was in highschool various clubs used to sell Karsh's bagels around campus to raise money. I would buy a bagel and cream cheese and hide it in my backpack to munch on during class. Soooo good!\n I was feeling nostalgic one day and decided to pop in for a bagel and cream cheese. \nThe guy behind the counter was nice enough, I told him my order which came to $2.95 or something just barely under $3.  I had failed to notice the sign which said they do not accept credit cards for purchases under $3. I apologized and said I didn't have any cash and offered to run the the ATM.  The guy behind the counter very nicely asked other lady behind the counter  (the owner? manager on duty maybe?) if she would let me use my card. She looked right at me all stink-eyed and said \"No\" and returned to what she was doing. No apology, no \"I'm sorry but there is an ATM at so and so....\" Very curt. \nThanks a lot personality plus! I will not be returning and I hope you choke on a matzo ball. \nShame too, I loved those bagels.", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cH1lLTHReO6uDTif9bfOBA", "review_id": "VgFCUViQfGaShsXbq1bH2Q", "text": "This bakery is hidden in the corner of a strip mall.  When I went in, there was a guy behind the counter.  I was expecting the usual \"hi\" but he never opened his mouth....he just stared at me.  Then, 4,5 guys came out from the back just to stand there.  It was REALLY UNCOMFORTABLE....  Then a lady came out.  I don't know, I felt like I had to greet her since she stood right in front of me so I said \"hi.\"  Can you guess what she did?  She just stared at me.  \n\nIt had only been around 2 or 3 min since I went in but honestly, I just couldn't wait to get out of there.  So, I purchased 5 pastries and got out.  The pastries were....ok.  I mean it wasn't bad but nothing special.  Would I go back there....NO.  \n\n*Food = ok, nothing special at all\n*Service = uncomfortable, a little intimidating\n*Location = ok\n*Price = ok", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PVIJ0S6sVxGYstpyWAUciw", "review_id": "KIUNGHhBQX4sFimuntWcBQ", "text": "Twenty five years now I've been shopping at Karsh's. Maybe three owners? Same recipes. New sales help.\n\nWhat's good? Blue ribbon for the Chocolate Chip Coffee Ring. Absolutely to die for. We even use it for our birthday cakes; any excuse to get one of these luscious, just-one-more-thin-slice-until-it's-gone, cake. So rich and chocolaty. Wow.\n\nWhat else? In no particular order - challah, onion-poppy bagels, corn rye, pecan sheets, hamentashen, pocket onion rolls, large almond cookie, small butter cookies.\n\nI have had better black & whites;  since I had rugelah in Jerusalem last year, none will compare. Cakes are good, not great; better than Safeway or Costco, and equal to AJs. I think I have tried just about everything here and go with a purpose.\n\nGo for the chocolate chip coffee ring; but don't take the last one, it's for me!", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6qUFrjSGLXY1f0jh9xdTqg", "review_id": "k308q6un8amzEpITTyWAXw", "text": "The Black n White cookies are to die for. That's all I get when I go to Karsh's but no other place in AZ makes them except for Chompie's and there's aren't very good. I visit twice a month to grab a handful of cookies for my family & I.\n\nKARSH'S!!", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 8, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "du6KeE54IFbPiXpU3LOd1g", "review_id": "HLpiHMHmNttehc--17QXrg", "text": "It just seemed like the thing to do...I was good at lunch, after all:)\n\nI was just going to go back to the office after my non-retox lunch, but I saw two accidents in quick succession, and then saw a blockage a few blocks ahead and decided to detour...BTW, is everybody driving drunk today? Are they all stupid? 128 years old? \n\nOne accident was a faux-hawk in a beater Chevy that just decided a lane change without looking was the right move...unfortunately, there was Ford PU already occupying that very space:(\n\nThe other accident was a near shoulder to shoulder U-Turn by Mel Brooks' 2,000 year old man...he was looking under his steering wheel when his Mercury was slowed in it's stately progress by the side of a Lexus SUV:(\n\nI saw both \"accidents\" start and finish...luckily (and most importantly) none of the flying debris hit me:)\n\nMy detour took me close to Karsh's and I decided a stop was in order:)\n\nHadn't I been good at Lunch?...Yes!\n\nWeren't my nerves jangled from witnessing all of this automotive mayhem?...Yes!\n\nDid I really need any reason to swing by and pick up a Cinnamon Bobka, 6 eclairs and a Black & White Cookie for the weekend?...Not Really:)\n\nFresh and fully stocked Karsh's...they were busy, but smiling and friendly...all my baked goodies, out the door for $20:)\n\nEverything is safely back home, now...out of the reach of all of these spatially \"challenged\", motorized go-tards:)\n\nWell...all are safely home except the Black and White Cookie...he didn't even make it all the way to Scottsdale...but he went down happy:)", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "UHbLpAld__GdvFp6J5CdYA", "text": "I went in Karsh's against my better judgment because my friend really wanted to try something they had available.  They were surprisingly friendly and courteous, not one of their Mr. Hyde days, I thought.  It occurred to me to bring up my complaint about them because I so rarely enter their doors that what ever they thought didn't matter anyway.  It surprised me to learn that the management has brought in almost a whole new staff to replace the nasty ones. (I have to admit I looked and didn't see people I recognized from before. They were responding to continuing complaints.  I'll be going in again soon to get bread.  We'll see.", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "oaWES4Rtsv0qnqRTu_WkbQ", "text": "For Valentine's day, I wanted to get my friend something a little nice to celebrate the day so went to Karsh's.  How many times do you celebrate someones 89th valentines day.  I walked in and looked at the cases.  I hear laughing in the back.  I walked around and looked at all the cases again.I saw the asst manager look through the window to see if someone was out there.  I looked through all the cases twice more and walked out and went to Bashas.  \n\nMaybe they don't like me there?\n\nA week later I went to buy some marbled rye bread there because didn't have the time to go to LaGrande Orange. Two people immediately asked to help me.  This place does something to my head.  I wish I could like the idea of going there.  I DON'T but do so for my friend only now.", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 13, "useful": 12, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "YynV_KfJ4nWdRxcS2ZXHCA", "text": "So why is it there are either German bakeries or Jewish bakeries? \n\nDiscuss.\n\n What no Scandinavian bakers out there? I grew up in Minnesota where German bakers ruled. Every day after school and before my extracurricular activities (which included trombone lessons, practice with the B squad basketball team and a fitting for my scoliosis brace) I would get a cinnamon crisp and a blueberry filled glazed dough nut. \n\nAfter feeling nostalgic for those pimply, greasy haired in the closet days...I wandered into Karsh's. So. Glad. I. Did.\n\nYummy on the Cinnamon crisp and double yummy on the blueberry cheese danish. I assumed the service would be friendly, I mean, after all, how can you be crabby when you work with frosting all day. And I was right. Each time I've been, they've been sweet as sugar and always offer a free sample. \n\nFree sample. One bonus point for the Jewish bakery. I don't remember the German bakers giving out free stuff. Hmmm...\n\nDiscuss.", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7brf9WC0Gr_7bUBXEHs9FA", "review_id": "cXjjinCWaRUahw-_TM6z0Q", "text": "I finally found a bakery in town that has some of the same pastries, breads and cookies that I had growing up in Michigan.\n\nI bought my son a smiley faced cookie and one with sprinkles.  He enjoyed them quite a bit.  I bought some chocolate horns which were simply amazing, albeit rich and heavy.\n\nI enjoy chocolate and it seemed to me that more items than not did have chocolate in them.  \n\nThe service is excellent.  They even give free samples!\n\nNow to go work it off..........", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "mMSWtsCiMkzGtd1aMhh5VQ", "review_id": "6o-6SdtHr8nZ21LY6S4O-Q", "text": "I was so excited about going here because I'd bought a groupon for $20 of sugary indulgences and I was going to make to most of it!\n\nHowever...the goodies just weren't good enough to make me want to waste the calories and finish even a single treat I'd bought. So, here's a run down.\nPetit Fours - Massive, not petit at all and flavorless\nNapoleons - The vanilla cream in it simply tasted congealed and didn't have much vanilla in it. Puff Pastry was flavorless.\nMini Eclairs - Frosting was good and chocolatey, the filling was the same as the Napoleons.\nRugelah (Chocolate and Raspberry) - Looked Good, but let down by their bland puff pastry. It's sad to say but the Walmart bakery ones are much, much better.\nChocolate chip cookie drop thingys (can't remember the name) - Again these had minimal flavor.\nMini-cheesecakes - blech. I'll say no more.\n\nI didn't try the special frosted cookies but at $2.80 each it seemed very expensive price to pay inside the bakery they're made. After all it's not like they have high distribution costs to pay for when travelling 20ft from the kitchen to the display case. And at $2.80 I expect a more professional looking effort at coloring the cookies.\n\nHowever, I did like the service! The girl working there was friendly, helpful and would be an asset to any store.", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "ulom0sMRprt04t84VnP1YQ", "text": "Holy crikes this rugalach is amazing!  Cheese-filled with fruit and I think chocolate.  \nWalking into Karsh's with my Groupon in hand, I thought I'd landed back in mama's womb.  Pastry is one of my comfort foods.  Flaky, buttery and chilled to the right temperature.  I'm not saying mama's womb was flaky but...\nI also got an eclaire, some mini-pastries and a white cake that's covered with chocolate icing, then rolled in coconut.  That's in the freezer until book club night!\nThe service was wonderful!  I got to try a bunch of different sweets and left with a huge bag of stuff.  For my $20-valued Groupon, I will be eating this for a week.  A WEEK.\nOnly bad thing is that it's close enough that I can walk there.", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ef7eJrSr7chDjDth0-k2HQ", "review_id": "_8lH0jjihtP6GYT1tsPYBg", "text": "I am really torn about Karsh's.  I have been shopping here for 20 some odd years, and have definitely seen some ups and downs.  \n\nThe service used to be fabulous, then it got crappy, and now its pretty good.\n\nThe same goes for the baked goods.  The quality of the product seems to go hand in hand with the quality of the staff.  However, their cake has remained consistently delicious.  The Black and Whites used to be pretty darn good, but now they are MUCH MUCH more cake like and dense than they used to be.  And the frosting has gotten progressively sweeter over the years.  The bear claws have now taken over as my new favorite.  The fruit bars are now hit and miss as to whether or not they are soft.  Chocolate horns are nice, as is most of the candy type confections.\n\nPrices of course have gone up, but that is everywhere.\n\nSo how do I feel about Karsh's?  That's a good question, it appears that my love and bewilderment towards Karsh's changes with the wind.  So ask me each time and we'll see what the review says this week?!", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DrJnC62-eMRnFai6immsbQ", "review_id": "wB-_G1Eqlk0EJpsSrtxbMQ", "text": "Went in this morning and I was on my phone so I didn't get greeted, but I thought I would when I hung up the phone since I was the only one there, but no...I decided to greet her instead. No smile on her face...how disappointing. Moving on to the pastries...\n\nI ordered a strawberry, cream cheese, and blueberry danishes. I'm still trying to finish the strawberry one. All 3 cost 5.30 which I don't think is too bad. It's a good size portion and just enough balance to be sweet, but not too sweet. I thought the fillings were great and the cream cheese itself. Overall, it started my morning pretty great! (They just have to work on their greetings.)", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BiDA7uVJ5igMCsp4ZfpCpQ", "review_id": "IQtPG3aHnIzBBLgGR-Fmmw", "text": "Its a decent New York-esque Jewish bakery.  I want so badly to love it 5-star-style, but unfortunately a lot of their stuff seems to be kind of dry.\n\nThe nice part is they have free samples of just about everything, so at least you know what you're getting.  And they are totally fine with you making a meal out of the samples.  The service is awesome and the prices are what they should be for a bakery.  \n\nI've gone here a few times since moving to AZ and will definitely be back.  Go for the rugelach or the onion rolls!", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "0dgQa81w5it1PMpGpC_L0A", "review_id": "z_tlLcCjjtekj21JZ1HNcA", "text": "I stopped by Karsh's to spend my groupon on pastries for a work meeting (hope they don't expect breakfast every time!).  I was happily surprised at how reasonable their prices were.  I walked out with tons of yummy pastries - bear claws, danishes, etc.   They were all yummy.  Even after purchasing way more than I actually needed, I still hadn't spent the entire $20 groupon... I was about 70 cents under, so the woman helping me threw in a handful of small, sprinkled cookies to make up the difference.  Nice!\n\nThis is definitely a place to keep in mind, when the usual donuts just won't do!", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "68WiOF02xISzb9Q6VLQRkA", "review_id": "QE07MH5AkxgQPGJbzXhszw", "text": "Great local bakery.  Has been a part of the valley for decades...have very fond childhood memories tied to this place and the wonderful pastries, cakes and cookies.", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IODaFywdVYc5Zeaqrl2SeA", "review_id": "OOgprbbQOgKN2WxOOfnjqQ", "text": "I loved baked goods! Let's just start with that. This place satifys the craving every time. The basic white cupcake with white buttercream frosting is my favorite. Actually all of the cupcakes are delish. The brownies are great, the pastrys are yummy. I will say the cookies are a little dry but nothing a glass of milk can't fix.", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 7, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "fYuX1PTENpzA7uMyFQzOsA", "review_id": "dsxtILb89T-nQh-dBT-elQ", "text": "Growing up in Phoenix, Karsh's was the only \"Jewish\" bakery in town. Back in the day, Phoenix was small and the Jewish community was tight knit (or so my memory goes-TBI on Thomas anyone?) so all of the parties, Shivas, Bris's, Oneg's, (you get the picture) had something or many somethings from this bakery. I don't know about the changes in ownership or any of ins and outs of the business here,  but I have always have had a fondness for their marble rye-which I lovingly referred to as \"zebra bread\". In fact, their rye bread in general has been my gold standard for years and years.\n\nNow that I live in the Bay Area, whenever I come to town, I knew I would get my deli fix at Miracle Mile(the only Jewish style deli on the West side of town and sadly now closed) and I knew my hot pastrami would always be perfect because they used Karsh's rye bread. \n\nOn my visit in January and on the way to Sun City from the airport, I had my Mom (Grandma in tow) take me to Scott's Generations (next door and review to follow) and after a disappointing meal there and an obvious lack of using Karsh's rye for my sandwich, I asked Mom to get a loaf of \"zebra bread\" for me to eat at her house (best way is toasted with cream cheese and strawberry or raspberry jam). Within minutes (while I was escorting Grandma to the car), she came out with the loaf of rye and a very memorable pink box with a round chocolate chip cake thing that I never can remember the name of that tastes delicious with a steaming cup of Peet's Garuda blend (I brought the Bay Area with me of course)!\n\nI think when my Mom comes to visit next month I will ask her to bring a couple of loaves of zebra bread. I may actually break my vow to never ever freeze bread (those of you with a Jewish Grandma might know why)...", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rWDFpIYRyAC4N95zIwTzMA", "review_id": "jr7zAYMIO5sVxVK6WU3qcg", "text": "I popped in at 9:30am on a Sunday morning expecting a bustling bakery with fresh-baked everything. I brought 13 bagels to my students and we found them to be stale.  These bagels were in baskets behind the counter, so I figured they were baked the same morning.  The attendant was no-nonsense but friendly.  I will try the sweet pastries next time.", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HSKrdp21e5W_uIVcsHQTHw", "review_id": "OStQMvT1MCGSt6BvS5Zh9A", "text": "I miss Karsh's (no longer live in AZ), although I really like Bea's Bakery out here.  Chompies' bakery rivaled them on some items, but Karsh's made the BEST cakes.....I got one for my daughter's Bat Mitzvah.....and smaller cakes for birthdays and such.  Absolutely YUMMMMMMMMY.  Perfect cake, perfect icing.  Great challah, too.  Their other bakery items were also quite good....rugelach, hamentashen, brownies, cookies.  I'm just glad I didn't live close to them when I lived there.  Downside...they were always crowded, and I always had to wait awhile before getting served.", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pDZCltsPv_ZOrZ8aus2fKA", "review_id": "4dCPKlzOa7yGT5uMbe9r8A", "text": "There are plenty of bakeries closer to my home, but I come over to Karsh's when I need a special cake because they are one of the best in town. I've had several cakes done here, and have never been disappointed. One of the most beautiful & most memorable was an Ariel cake for my daughter, complete with chocolate pebbles that made up the bottom of the ocean. With an assortment of fillings to choose from (my favorite is the raspberry), the cake is always moist and delicious!", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-KCR0e2Nyc7a7qvqnr9njQ", "review_id": "QRtUdhWWNqcfREPmbXLLNA", "text": "First time here and the Challa and the butter cookies were \"to-die-for\"!!\n\nGreat service great baked goods and we will be back.....over & over & over!", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T7J9ae0wTskrI_Bgwp-4cA", "review_id": "b3we3TYIFxW4Jzxy99RbNA", "text": "Employee wasn't overly helpful or friendly.\n\nBummed they don't do any gluten free.  Got a couple cookies for my girls.  They thought they were just okay... and didn't finish them.", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "k4-6lakq7t3kCgbvPxcuvg", "review_id": "P4w3W8539GKV1jIjRgCMfA", "text": "My baby sister and I were pregnant at the same time last year, and my family was thrilled at the coincidence, so imagine my crushing disappointment when my pregnancy turned life threatening and I was sent to Good Samaritan Hospital for bed rest at only eighteen weeks!  That meant I was going to miss my little sister's baby shower! :(  That made me incredibly sad.  What made me even sadder was her tearfully explaining to me that the baby shower her (bossy) mother in law was organizing for her was a hot-ass mess, AND that her mother in law was refusing to provide a cake for the shower!\n\n\"Ah ha\" I thought!  \"I can save the day from my hospital bed AND provide a kick ass cake for her baby shower!  Yay!!\"  \n\nSo I called Karsh's because they have some of the most YUMMYTASTIC cakes I've ever tasted...  Well, my first call to Karsh's didn't go so well because the first employee I spoke to didn't seem too interested in helping me AT ALL (it was close to closing time apparently) so I decided to call back the next day.  On my second call to Karsh's I reached an employee who said he was a manager, so I explained to him that I was stuck in the hospital, but that I would like to order a baby shower cake for my little sister's baby shower in a couple of weeks and that I would pay for it over the phone with my credit card and that my husband would pick it up for me the day of the shower.  He said he would be happy to help me with this order.  I told him what size I needed and what flavors we'd like for the cake and then he asked me about a decoration for the cake and I told him that her baby shower theme was baby turtles and baby owls, and maybe could they do something with that theme in mind...?  He said 'sure' and I assumed that dealing with a professional bakery and all, that they'd do something nice within those parameters.  \n\nHoly Mary, Mother of God, was I dead wrong about THAT.\n\n\nYou see the day of the shower arrived and my husband ran over to Karsh's Bakery and picked up the cake (and trust me, it wasn't a cheap cake) and then he brought that big, pink bakery box over to my hospital room so that when my little sister popped in to see me before going to her shower, I could surprise her with a beautiful cake to take to her party.\n\nWell, let me tell you what, my husband opened the tape sealing the edges of that pink bakery box so I could get a sneak peek and my face just froze in an expression of utter horror...  The idiots who decorated her cake over at Karsh's Bakery went and printed out an ugly black and green edible image of a giant sea turtle and plastered that monstrosity across the front of my sister's baby shower cake!!  And then in teeny tiny pink letters at the bottom of the photograph wrote \"Welcome Baby Emma\".\n\nI have never cried so hard in my LIFE!!  I think my nurses were worried I was going to go into labor I was so upset and sobbing.  Seriously, I was a wreck.\n\n\nI was crushed.  It was the ugliest, MOST disastrous mess you've ever seen.  I seriously cried for hours and I couldn't even look at my little sister when she came to my room to see what the \"big surprise\" was that I had for her that day.  I hid my face in my pillow quietly sobbing and pretended to be sleeping when she came by.\n\nIt was the most unprofessional thing you've EVER seen.  :(  \n\nWe should have taken a picture of it for the cake wrecks blog, but I was so distraught that I didn't want to look at it anymore.\n\nMy family still put on a brave face and took that monstrosity to her baby shower, while I hid in my hospital room and sobbed, and while everyone who saw it all agreed it was hideous, they also said it was quite delicious.  \n\nThankfully my sister was quite a good sport about it and thanked me profusely for the gesture.  I think she knew my intentions were good.\n\nSo there you have it; take it for what it's worth.  Karsh's makes delicious cakes, as long as you don't mind your 'adorable' baby shower cake looking like some Jacques Cousteau nature photograph out of a dusty old circa. 1960's textbook with some tiny, unprofessional greeting piped out frosting at the bottom of the ridiculous photograph.", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "jx104chvz7NbkVytXldUGg", "review_id": "LHK0nEgU1dDQBdTKCEhrMQ", "text": "I love this place!  Since moving to Phoenix I miss my favorite Kosher bakeries and am so happy to have found Karsh's.  They have the best Challah bread I've had since I moved here, I love their egg bagels, and the rolls are delicious.  Next time I'm going to try the rye bread.\n\nTheir butter cookies are melt in your mouth delicious and the rugelach and decos were delicious.  I was so happy to find an apple strudel like my great grandmother used to make, that even though this place is a drive from me (I'm in E Mesa) I will definitely be making more trips here in the future.", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "45V7-1r79DEG0HbuaKYIlg", "review_id": "gr1DHDZgXIIc1nyZ7WkNgQ", "text": "First it was kosher. Then it was kosher-style. Now it's kosher again (and has been for several years.) The recipes never changed - the politics of this silly town did.\n\nAnd all along, it's been my favorite little Jewish bakery in town. Chompies is nothing in comparison!\n\nThe Raspberry Delight cake has been my favorite cake EVER, consistently, for about 20 years. I've even given it as a birthday cake and anniversary cake to loved ones. Don't let the small size fool you - this thing packs a wallop of flavor!\n\nThe breads are always consistently really good. This morning, the Fantastic Mr. It's Complicated and I were in, and he opted for a marble rye. A gorgeous, perfect, deceptively heavy super crusty rye. YUM!\n\nI avoid the butter cookies as much as I can. Mostly because once I eat one, I won't stop until they're all gone. Yes, I have eaten almost a full pound in one day. Not a pretty sight.\n\nAll the other cookies, cakes, mondelbread, hamentaschen, etc. are top notch, too.\n\nSo nice to have a real old school kosher bakery in the hood!", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lr6c11Xnn77XlsZrMe7D4A", "review_id": "bgIe9UdsM-d5qYJHZFjXfQ", "text": "Karsh's Bakery has been around forever - with that kind of staying power, you would expect great things when you walk through the door.  How else did they make it so long here?\n\nWell, I don't have an answer for you.  After a recent visit, I still have no idea.  The place felt very sterile and there was a lack of personality behind the counter.  Perhaps that is because there was a lack of confectionary wonderment in the bakery cases.  Sure they had basic cookies and cakes, and some sweet breads, but Momma L and I were hard pressed to find a special birthday treat for her.  \n\nIt could be the curse of an afternoon visit that could be blamed for the lack of variety, but they did seem to have plenty of cookies left.  And their cakes looked amazing but there was only the option to purchase a whole cake.  I'm sure they do quite a bit of catering and it could be well worth it for a special cake order. But for the occasional visit as a special treat for the eyes and tastebuds, this was not the place.\n\nWe did purchase an 2 eclairs - since that was the most exciting option - and can't say that it was a memorable birthday dessert that night.", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "E5qFR0RBQBoXx8FbrOkdbw", "review_id": "y5pUXRTHiG0nKco_7pskCw", "text": "What a fun little bakery.  My husband has been in love with the Coco Bars since childhood (I personally am not a fan, but that is ok).  Any time I need to score brownie points with him, I stop in on my way home from work and grab a few.  \n\nThe cake bites they have are wonderful.  We got a variety of them for our Easter Egg dyeing night with family and everyone loved them.  \n\nThe cupcakes are always good.", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "triGjYEfuY_8WGqyA5ksCQ", "review_id": "L9_5mh_xCfaQrWv7bCSPhw", "text": "Great service, fresh and amazing selection. I always leave with 10 dessert items. Love this place!", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IFxoYaEfGAHtsRWjI5BSSA", "review_id": "J8dWUQZ2-9W_CEzUJBoJRw", "text": "One of the last great bakeries in Phoenix....in Arizona for that matter.  No one compares to the Jewish bakery that has been operating in the valley for over 30 years.  Although the original owners are no longer running the operation, the business has been handed off to a friend of the family who has done an amazing job with continuing the tradition.  Everything at Karsh's is great... no lie.  From their bagels, to cakes and cookies, pastries, and more...you'll never leave with an item you don't like.  You can try (taste) pretty much every item available before you purchase, and their staff can customize any order to fit your needs.  Some people might think their cakes and cookies look basic...they aren't.  And yes, their Black and White cookies are cakey...just like they are supposed to be.  Karsh's is Arizona's finest Jewish bakery.", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uLl--7BS9Cj6qOY2IqoyiA", "review_id": "9QqfAZ0ZkmCc1X3foSp1vA", "text": "For those in Phoenix, it is indeed a sad day. Karsh's Bakery, a staple in the Phoenix area for almost 50 years is closing it's doors tomorrow. There is no other bakery that even comes close to the quality and flavor that came from their shop. Karsh's will be missed.", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YPnUzc9TeDDvcFEnjyh_BA", "review_id": "Ejr2r3N7vrNHZYoGgktauw", "text": "Sorry to hear they are closing. I have not been there in 10 years as I live too far away but, the bread was always great. There is a bakery ran by a jewish family (galileo Bakery) in Scottsdale----great bread and pastries---but not KOSHER like Karsh was. The girl there said they would look into kosher if they get lots of requests. Go in and try them and PLEASE ask for Kosher.", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aAVAj-enm36K7O3kfM7L3w", "review_id": "DhXcccbfYIYaAyGoVXJr8A", "text": "Per evening news this place will close its doors today March 26, in t-minus 5 minutes. Wish I could have visited them in their heyday.", "business_id": "vaqmESluryt5i4Wbkb6KRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "u6qZA_KSxz5zCpBeg6dzTw", "text": "A good jukebox, a nice section of pool tables and plenty of seating make this one of my favorite old school Phoenix bars. \n\nYears ago, they had a reputation for being \"soft\" on ID's, so I was a regular when I was home from school my freshman year in college. Since then, apparently there has been some sort of crackdown but the main things that make it a good spot to kick back with a few pitchers and friends remain unchanged. \n\nYou'll find that around thanksgiving and Christmas the crowds are overwhelming, as it has become the unofficial reunion bar for Phoenix natives that have since migrated to other parts of the country and world. The rest of the year it is easy to find seats at the bar or one of the tables, and the laid back divey atmosphere makes it easy to have a good time.", "business_id": "_GS1R0LTwr6h8rMWY_8U9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gq_G5VCDziyEV2-bzGuqzw", "review_id": "V0EsJ8gw-NUFoiJcjcHb2Q", "text": "Pomeroy's and I have a really ass backwards relationship. \n\nTypically, the purpose a bar serves me is to quench a thirst brought on by numerous factors, the most typical one being the uncanny excitement I have for making poor (but fun) decisions. Because of this, the purpose I serve bars is not only the obviously fiscal nature of the relationship, but I often serve as the harbinger of good times.\n\nSo here's the problem with P-roy's.\n\nI never want to come here. Ever. This is the place I END UP at and it's typically the result of somebody else's negative circumstance that I don't really want to deal with (friend meltdown, death, crashed vehicles), and I almost always have to leave a place I like to come here. I know, weird, right? But I've been here more times than I can shake a stick at, and while I am usually the omen of good times to come, I always know that if I am on my way to Pomeroy's, not only will I be saving copious amounts of cashola, I also always end up having a blast and not doing something stupid. \n\nSo the role reversal always sends me for a loop, and the bathroom always smells like fresh poop, but I can't help kinda liking it.", "business_id": "_GS1R0LTwr6h8rMWY_8U9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "Xip65G17ZBAU0S-wxxdkRA", "text": "If you read enough of my Yelp reviews, you'll notice that my second home is the crappiest dive I can find. Pomeroy's is no exception. I started coming here because my friends live within walking distance and is where they like to go. To be fair, I've never actually gone there on my own (without them) so I cant say I really choose the place. The bartenders are very very quick to remember your name and your drink, even though by the end of the night I always forget their names. The selection of games (shuffleboard, darts, pool, and arcades) is very good and worth the entertainment factor in their own. You never know what kind of crowd will be there, but mostly it is not a good one. I've had a lot of people try to start fights here, it's just a seedy and unruly bunch. That all said, overall I think it's an ok place to drink. It's inexpensive and the bartenders are great, and when it's all said and done, thats what matters the most about a bar.", "business_id": "_GS1R0LTwr6h8rMWY_8U9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wNqwKWaRjClmcKsoJJRFow", "review_id": "jW2LB4ZCVq2KNPeaPDLp-A", "text": "I'll definitely come back here. It has a nice long bar, booths for eating and drinking, pool tables and a few video games. I was stoked that they had Fat Tire on tap for $3.75. They also have a lot of other good beer choices on tap at reasonable prices.The wood panelling definitely adds to the divey feel.While I did not eat, the food looks decent enough....better than what you'd expect at a dive. There was some work funtion going on there, so I didn't get an accurate feel for the crowd. But there were mostly working class types, young and old, some bikers. So NO attitude or pretense and a comfortable atmosphere, so what's not to like?\n\nThe only downside is that the place smells like farts. It's not overwhelming, but the essence of ass is definitely there. If you have a good buzz going, that's really only a minor annoyance.", "business_id": "_GS1R0LTwr6h8rMWY_8U9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "y9IKf7VckFc-fesWuDwgxg", "review_id": "rgxYtGF79yN9zTM4i9iM7g", "text": "eh.... it's ok.\n\nI think I was looking for something a little more chill divey and not so sports divey. It was a little brighter inside than I expected and as I said it seemed more like a trashy sports bar than a trashy divey joint which was a pretty immediate turnoff. \n\nThe pour was okay, I've had better elsewhere for the same price. There was a slightly noticeable odor of ass in the air and it was freeeeeezing at the bar. Hello people, the temperature is dropping, it's no longer 115 degrees outside, do ya think you can raise the thermostat above 70??? Thanks. \n\nNot horrible but I doubt I'll be back.", "business_id": "_GS1R0LTwr6h8rMWY_8U9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "OYpsdMcpdCdlkknpgpFMLA", "review_id": "l_PCSYJJUKMRqbRmOhtPRQ", "text": "Ah Pomeroy's. I have to say that the food definitely beats out the drinks at this establishment. It's rare to find a bar that serves excellent food, but Pomeroy's is definitely at the top of my list. In addition to this, they have this crazy satellite juke box which allows my grumpy Brit friends who are in town to pretty much select anything they can possibly think of to play (Blackalicious anyone...?) Plus, I give extra points to a place that decides to put up wood boards/paneling covering every square inch of wall space. My only complaint? If you have a group of six or more, you're going to have to do some really creative chair arrangements. Most of the tables are built for no more than six.", "business_id": "_GS1R0LTwr6h8rMWY_8U9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "jrzwtrM4NKqBQUbYaoO87g", "text": "Dude. Pomeroy's is the shit. \n\nCharlie, the bartender, is quite possibly the best bartender in the world. He asked every single person's name and actually remembered it, even though I am certain he was half cocked. \n\nThe food was surprisingly tasty. (Grilled Cheese. YUMMMM) \n\nI got completely obliterated off of two drinks: a Jagger Bomber and a Fat Tire. They might lace their glasses with roofies. \n\nI love any place with an Internet juke box. They also had darts, pool and shuffleboard. \n\nThe best part? OMG the people watching. Saturday night is the weekly white trash symposium. I'm going to become a card holding member just so I can make this place a weekly. \n\nI really wish Yelp had half stars because for a dive bar, this is 4.5", "business_id": "_GS1R0LTwr6h8rMWY_8U9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 7, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "1kED3-g-gqnc4JgHe89Xqw", "review_id": "DqW_GKxqszE64eCXb49X8Q", "text": "This place was disgusting, and of course by disgusting I mean awesome.  And I suppose I also mean disgusting, because lets face it, Pomeroy's is not intended for the faint of heart.\n\nA group of us came pummeling on Saturday night after Amber W. and the Second Time Ever boys were kind enough to give us a Sunnyslope Art Walk preview (which kicked ass by the way) and immediately I was hooked.\n\n$2.75 Amber Bocks ALL DAY and a late night menu with grilled cheeses, chicken fingers, and mozzarella sticks? Where do I sign up? Like seriously, that is my holy trifecta of late night bar food, and this particular bar food was delicious.  And I can say that with great confidence because believe it or not, I wasn't drunk, so I could actually taste it : )  Be prepared to wait though, because the service for certain members of our party (sorry Jordan) was SLOW.\n\nYes, the table was filthy and no one once came over to clean it.  Yes, the clientele was a bit on the unwashed side.  And yes, there were at least 5 people in there that wanted to kill me for no other reason that I made the mistake of walking in with a designer bag.  But listen, Pomeroys make's ZERO excuses for itself, and really, what self-respecting dive bar should?\n\nThat said, before my next visit to Pomeroys, I will dirty myself up a bit and dress in the finest wife beater I own, and it will be on, because no amount of salty bar patrons will stand between me and my $2.75 Amber Bocks, so don't even try...", "business_id": "_GS1R0LTwr6h8rMWY_8U9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 6, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "6WrOT1dj6sigl_voiwQ7HA", "review_id": "surBT3Zu3Q_uhqU-X8UgTw", "text": "If you have amazing tits or a douchey hat, you will good service.\n\nSomeone carved Cenpho.TV into one of the tables.\n\nThat someone was me.\n\nBeing a huge fan of dive bars, I feel like I should enjoy this place more. \n\nI don't.\n\nI love my crew though.\n\nLove is a battlefield. Hell is for children. Don't stop believin'.", "business_id": "_GS1R0LTwr6h8rMWY_8U9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 2, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "MUHoBFzwRoXpCpgYSN8KRA", "review_id": "Wf8-QdZtad4CoFU551PPpg", "text": "I hate this place.  When can we go back?", "business_id": "_GS1R0LTwr6h8rMWY_8U9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "x4eIi_YiwKj1pzcspeLt-Q", "review_id": "1_dAJs49UmidqoNzerJCUw", "text": "This is a very odd, disgusting, wonderful, enchanting, engaging, and dark neighborhood bar experience.  It's a hole, and a hole I love.  I go there a lot, with my firends and family - and now my son (since the smoke is no longer inside).\n\nThe food is remarkable. I don't know how they do it, they have the BEST food - with roast beef cut right off the roast and the GREEK salad is awesome.  It's great food at a great price, with the neighborhood clientele, a juke box, darts and pool - that my son can hang out and play with us.\n\nI am not exactly hot and I get great service - tableside even!  I think it helps if you are nice...so be nice to the people who work there, and they will be nice back to you.  Funny how that works!", "business_id": "_GS1R0LTwr6h8rMWY_8U9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 7, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "678ExX_qNqV6FcOXH1VD9A", "text": "I walked in, screamed \"Hey Charlie\" to Charlie, the bartender, and he screamed back \"Hey Amber.\"\n\nThis is my new home base. \n\nI couldn't love this place more if I tried.\n\nTry the fuzzy .... ummm .. you know, the other name for a kitty kat ... it's quite tasty", "business_id": "_GS1R0LTwr6h8rMWY_8U9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 9, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "vsXP832M0kOxKpfduD7dWw", "review_id": "Bb55-uWEWYoNAl23nCzILQ", "text": "I really have a hard time calling Pomeroy's a dive bar and, when challenged, I can't completely justify why I have this struggle. \n\nSure, the tables are carved up with things like \"Yelp\" and \"I am RAD\" (Heya, Julia!!) and the seating is like an unupholstered school bus bench. \n\nSure, there's multicolored, tinsel, holiday lights hanging around the pool area. \n\nSure, they sell Schlitz and PBR - and Michelob 64. \n\nAnd, of course, the pi\u00e8ce de r\u00e9sistance: 1-ply TP... \n\nBut, those dudes in the kitchen know how to work a flat top grill! Menu offerings (besides the cracker jacks and Gardetto's snacks for purchase behind the bar) include hot dogs, burgers (I am SO getting a patty melt next time), chicken and other grilled sandwiches. There are also some salad options if you're not feelin' the grease. \n\nBut the highlight for me is the green chile! And, they'll put it on anything! It's like I'm back in New Mexico!! First time I went, I had the turkey green chile melt ($7.75). Last night, I enjoyed a grilled cheese ($3.95) and asked them to add green chile. It was perfect! Big strips! Enough for chile in every bite! \n\nSandwiches are served with a choice of fries, fruit, salad, cottage cheese or chips - but really?! When fries are involved is there REALLY a choice? In this case there is because they even have a couple of different types of fries (crinkle, wedge or shoestring)! \n\nI guess that's the dilemma: When I think of going to Pomeroy's I am as excited about the 15 beers on tap and cheap cocktails as I am about the food! I've thought about going to Pomeroy's for lunch on a weekday - without even the intention of sneaking a brew in the middle of the work day! How about we call it a dive restaurant... compromise?", "business_id": "_GS1R0LTwr6h8rMWY_8U9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "MUHoBFzwRoXpCpgYSN8KRA", "review_id": "U_BaVhoU9me-aoqUJ3rs2A", "text": "Absolutely the wrong time to be updating this, but whatever.  Busy week.\n\nAnyway, the booze is cheaper than I remembered, unless they lowered their prices, the grilled cheese sammy is as good as advertised, and best of all, the midweek bar staff are actually decent people.  Sweet.  I can stop hating this place, or at least have no reason to hate it.  I have a hard time refraining from hating things I started out hating.  Good thing I don't hate too many things.", "business_id": "_GS1R0LTwr6h8rMWY_8U9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "w1LjSa5wMexRIQ-82LKWmQ", "review_id": "XJcLQNm5Flt0r-ODagQomg", "text": "I drove 35 minutes (from the bowels of the valley... aka Gilbert) to get to Pomeroy's and it was well worth it. I met up with a group of friends to celebrate the life and times of Michael Jackson and the jukebox was ready for us. They had $30 worth of MJ songs loaded up that lasted us most of the evening. They have a slightly elevated game room with wooden floors that are perfect for moonwalking. \n\nThey have several beers on tap, at a reasonable price. And, their menu is filled with delicious grilled cheese variations- my choice of the evening was grilled cheese with bacon. Bacon makes EVERYTHING better, right? \n\nI would totally agree with labeling this as a \"dive bar\" - dim lighting, pool tables, buck hunter.... yup, it's a divebar. But had a great time! And the service was great- thanks Charlie!", "business_id": "_GS1R0LTwr6h8rMWY_8U9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "1ylYrKcGNA8MDkhNBTjHMA", "review_id": "TI062L7VOn69INQTwt9yfQ", "text": "A group of us went to Pomeroy's after a Coyotes game.  This was my first trip to, what can only be described as a shithole.  Be that what it may, they don't try to be anything but said shithole.  They have a huge selection of beer, both on draft and in the bottle.  They have liquors galore as well.  I think they have wine, but Pomeroy's is not a place where you drink wine.  It is beer or some dark colored liquor.  \n\nI did get some food here.  They have a pretty large menu actually.  It mostly consists of grilled cheeses, melts, burgers, and hot dogs.  I had some sort of melt and it was pretty frickin tasty!  It was greasy mind you, but I needed it to soak up the large amounts of alcohol I had indulged in.\n\nOn this particular night a a fellow Yelper, who will remain nameless, was dancing to every song that the jukebox played.  There was even a dance off to some Michael Jackson song or another.  It was epic!\n\nPomeroy's is a dive bar, so don't expect anything less.  Come as you are and they will still love you.\n\nPS.  The bathrooms are pretty gross, but it just adds to the overall atmosphere.", "business_id": "_GS1R0LTwr6h8rMWY_8U9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZubK3U5PlTWy4VIQG_Wpzg", "review_id": "G4DMOJPFXpo_vzmksbzo2g", "text": "I'd come back here. Can't think of much I didn't like, except maybe the bathroom. But even that wasn't too bad. It fit in with the rest of the place. I didn't have high expectations so I wasn't disappointed. Actually, I was worried I wouldn't really like the bar food before we got there.\n\nThe bartender was awesome. The menu is small & simple but they have fried mushrooms & zucchinis for about $6. Instant points there. I expressed interest in these but I also wanted a sandwich. I got a TBA which is turkey, bacon, avocado, & tomato on toasted bread. I asked for no mayo. That was about $7 & some change. Best part? The bartender hooked me up with a basket of 1/2 mushrooms & 1/2 zucchinis as my side. I totally lucked out.\n\nOnly thing I'd do differently is get a margarita with Jose instead of whatever tequila I was talked into drinking.\n\nOh, another awesome win is that Pomeroy's is right down the street from my fave 'bertos. But hey, the food is so good I probably won't end up across the street for Mexican.", "business_id": "_GS1R0LTwr6h8rMWY_8U9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZubK3U5PlTWy4VIQG_Wpzg", "review_id": "BYkuJPbryWA8ItmgSnmItg", "text": "Some dick sucker punched someone in the parking lot. I gathered the guy who was punched is the cook, Alex? Luckily, he's gonna be ok. It was just strange to drink with so many cops in the bar, but I did it anyway. The cops didn't care.\n\nI drove from the I-17 & Bethany to come here to get some fried zucchini's & mushrooms. I was already drunk & got a craving. (Edit: Ok, I personally didn't drive. I don't drink & drive. EVER)\n\nNick, the bartender is always great. Props to his customer service. The fryers were still on because of the commotion even though the kitchen should have been shut down. He hooked me up even though he didn't have to. I appreciate that.\n\nDon't get the impression that cops at Pomeroy's is a common occurrence, it's not. Don't you dare let my review that includes a 1/2 assed bar fight dissuade you from coming here. I'm still planning on coming back here, AGAIN!", "business_id": "_GS1R0LTwr6h8rMWY_8U9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZubK3U5PlTWy4VIQG_Wpzg", "review_id": "3Blmh7HO-yDr5jfvr1F7TA", "text": "I do NOT like Saturdays here. The day definitely does matter when it comes to this place.\n\nThe crowd is young, even the 'tenders! Like, under 25 young. Hispters, casual, retro, drunk, snobby, loud, rude, semi cute guys, ugly girls, lustful. Hmm do I not like hanging out at a bar with people my own age?! Gosh, my generation can suck sometimes. Did I get the word RUDE in there? Oh yeah, I did.\n\nThe bartenders are nice. Nick doesn't work on Saturdays. Alex's head is fine. He's great.\n\nThe jukebox SUCKS! The selection is shitty. It's just crap.\n\nI'm apologizing in advance for this next bit. I don't care if this girl reads this. I fought hard to bite my tongue at the bar. I can't hold it in any longer.\nThis goes out to the chubby biotch with the streaky bad dye job so called highlighted hair. Shut your ugly mouth & go pick songs you'd like to hear instead of loudly yelling about how shitty you think other people's song selections are. If I ever see you again, & you open your loud mouth, I just might shove my glass down your throat to shut your ignorant rude tasteless heifer ass up. Ps. those guys you were hanging all over weren't even interested in you either. They were just too drunk to care. One of these days that nasty look you throw people for no reason will result in a heap of shit coming your way, girlie. Wait, you were a girl, right???", "business_id": "_GS1R0LTwr6h8rMWY_8U9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UXlI002lWvHNK4Q35W1EEQ", "review_id": "xun9xO4f7p__lWZ9hk-GeQ", "text": "I want to get \"Pomer\" and \"oys\" tattooed on my eyelids.  I love this bar. I have been there three times before I decided to write this review. A couple things I would like to point out.\n\n1. Food=Delicious\n2. Drinks=cheap as hell\n3. Service=good looking folks (thurs and Sat)\n4. Typical Crowd=Young, good looking, drunk mostly (the uglies keep to themselves) \n5. Jukebox=decent\n\nThe longer you stay at Pomeroy's, the louder you get. They serve Barenjaeger. And there is usually a large crowd there up until last call. Its easy to make friends there, and as I flailed aimlessly around the bar, double fisting beverages, I realized that I feel at home there. \n\nIf you don't like Pomeroy's you must be a communist.", "business_id": "_GS1R0LTwr6h8rMWY_8U9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ef7eJrSr7chDjDth0-k2HQ", "review_id": "Tba6u14zBS-YvLHNrXuUNA", "text": "Moderately cheap drinks. Pool tables and Shuffleboard (yea!!)  People keep saying the food is good... perhaps someday I will get drunk enough to try the food from this dive... I don't know if I would order food from here soberly.  But the beer is cold, the music is decent, the Christmas lights are on and the people are amusing to watch.  Ladies.. a tip to the wise.. put the Clorox wipes in your purse to give the bathroom a lil perking up before you use it and its far less scary... besides there is always something amusing written on the stalls, so it is easy to distract yourself from the grunge..\n\nAnd if you are there at the right time, a crazy from the center down the street will come around asking for a smoke and passing out roses he ripped of the bushes next door.\n\nOooh Pomeroy's!", "business_id": "_GS1R0LTwr6h8rMWY_8U9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GJl1qIvyQEs501rfw0hDBg", "review_id": "Lm5-68xM2yW7VcF2vVmm7w", "text": "Great neighborhood place that's been there forever! The staff is friendly and attentive and they pour a decent drink. The food is standard (can't go wrong with a grilled cheese though). Pool tables, Foosball, dart boards, Megatouch - there's always something to do so you are never bored.", "business_id": "_GS1R0LTwr6h8rMWY_8U9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f3LA83yEEBMj9q92H28O7w", "review_id": "CVPI1Q4vyi-RtPI_ZYapkg", "text": "It's cheap and you can always get a table, usually a bar stool.  Dougie makes a badass chicken Philly cheesesteak with jalapenos.", "business_id": "_GS1R0LTwr6h8rMWY_8U9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "61wx9D3lUDHRktvJ4LzMsQ", "review_id": "hbdaVvotGUtOaNB5-A9Mew", "text": "Pomeroy's is, by far, my favorite bar! Now, this is not the place to go if you want to get dressed up and go somewhere swanky or go dancing or anything like that. And don't bring friends that are too cool for dive bars either. Pom's is where you go if you want to wear your jeans and drink for cheap and rock out to the jukebox. Most of the bartenders have been there since I've started going and remembered my drink the second or third time I went in, gotta love that! \nThere are a lot of regulars and is usually pretty low key and chill, but it can also get pretty packed on Saturday nights. They have four pool tables and shuffle board, too. \nThey have a pretty wide selection of beers, most of them on tap. My personal fav is Blue Moon but I once had a  friend get incredibly excited to see they have Mirror Pond and another friend get equally happy over PBR, ha! \nOh, and their food... yum! I mean, it's definitely bar food (fried goodies, sammies, burgers, etc.) but I will say that their club sandwich is just amazing. I know, most food is delicious late at night at the bar... but, for real. It's good!  Also, the bartenders have cooked up food for my friends and I on more than one occasion after the kitched was closed. \nLove me some Pomeroy's!", "business_id": "_GS1R0LTwr6h8rMWY_8U9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 14, "useful": 8, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "IZyFjDvgCysTn8KysC-dWw", "text": "Arana invited me to her birthday gathering here last night.  She wanted to know if a skirt would be good.  I told her \"Um, it's Pomeroy's.  Wear sweats.\"\nYeah, it's a dive bar, but it's evolved over the past couple years.  There were hipsters. And girls really dressed up.  At Pomeroy's.  WTF???\nI always get the grilled cheese and have them add green chiles.  I also get tater tots on the side.  I looooove their tater tots!\nOnly thing I don't like is that you have to go to the bar to order your food and drinks.  I waited at my table for 10 minutes before I finally decided to call in my order.  From my booth.", "business_id": "_GS1R0LTwr6h8rMWY_8U9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "e6jqQ_YXlGiLPi1z2HO0Pg", "review_id": "pJgM37N3r9lZfq3FVCsjow", "text": "I always forget and tell people that Pomeroy's is on Central. I think it must just be that cool - I'm trying to pull it closer to the other really good places to go. It is, in fact, on 7th St. and if you tie it on a little tight, the grocery behind is, in fact, open late. \n\nIt looks like a bar that should have a few regular bar flies and music that screeches to a halt when someone new walks in. And by that, I mean it's the most endearingly divey of bars.\n\nThere's shuffleboard, just give your id to the bartender in return for the pucks. There's pool, but you pay quarters for that. The juke box is electronic and you should expect that you're gonna hear Def Leppard at least once during the night. The regulars will help you learn darts, the food is griddle-fare and the guys behind the bar are always good for a chat or to grab you a pint. \n\nPomeroy's should definitely be on your rotation of places to be in Phoenix.", "business_id": "_GS1R0LTwr6h8rMWY_8U9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9ebaAGLVIgGKpDLFwmvaiQ", "review_id": "32M5VU1FqSuhTBl9EUShOQ", "text": "My gay neighbor took me here for afternoon cocktails on a Sat. This place sucks! The bartender was unfriendly and the bloody mary had no alcohol. Wont return again. It also smells like cigarette smoke from before they banned smoking in the bars. Gross! better dive bars to be had", "business_id": "_GS1R0LTwr6h8rMWY_8U9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "lr6c11Xnn77XlsZrMe7D4A", "review_id": "pdHqx62ZbvaYeSKhRgGojw", "text": "As good as it gets, for dive bars, of course.\n\nPomeroy's truly is the best of the worst.  It has all the comforts of a great dive bar:  windowless, dirty, surly bartenders, cheap drinks, greasy food, and a handful of regulars. You can come as you are and fit right in or throw on some clean clothes and be one of the better looking people in the bar.  \n\nThe place smells much better than it ever used to, thanks to the \"no smoking inside\" ban a few years back.  But it still is pretty nasty...in a good way. Watch yourself in the bathrooms though...\n\nShuffleboard, pool tables, people watching, and cheap eats and drinks are all in store for those brave enough to hang at Pommies.  They even have darts, fooseball, and a small respectable arcade that boasts Deer Hunter.  \n\nAs far as food goes, it is the quintessential bar food.  Served on paper plates...just like you have at home.  The burger and chili cheese fries are my favorites and the beers are ice cold. \n\nA good casual place to just hang out - Pomeroy's holds a special place in my heart and always delivers a good time.  Sometimes a headache too, but that kicks in the next day.", "business_id": "_GS1R0LTwr6h8rMWY_8U9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dji-3ZSLA33ndPPYT0p7BA", "review_id": "Xni-VcLlTU0X21QDUmoxiw", "text": "I'm giving this place a 5 star rating because what I remember of the night was 5 star worthy! We were walking around downtown on my birthday night with a bunch of peeps and couldn't decide where to go. Finally, someone suggested Pomeroy's. So we walked over. Honestly, I don't remember walking anywhere after, but I do know that I got home. So... I can't really comment on the walk and location.\n\nWhen I ran off to the bathroom for 3 minutes, my husband succeeded in tracking down the waitress and having her rush a piece of cake out to our table so they could sing to me upon my return. That was pretty much the coolest thing ever. On my way to that aforementioned bathroom venture, I passed a girl who I heard push through to the front of the bar yelling in the most annoying voice ever \"hey! Let me up there! It's my birthday!\"    uh no. It's my birthday b.tch. Back off.\n\nWe drank and ate and were merry. It was a good time. I've passed by the place in the day and it looks completely different then how it did that night.", "business_id": "_GS1R0LTwr6h8rMWY_8U9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "wFweIWhv2fREZV_dYkz_1g", "review_id": "IaKFlT_WG3apPgH6_tYhLA", "text": "If nothing else, you should visit Pomeroy's because there works the world's best bartender, Charlie.  A master of his craft, Charlie may also be the world's best grilled cheese chef.  I've watched him make them, he gives a shit.\n\nHappy hour has 2 for 1 domestics on tap.  You know how some uptight bars won't serve you more than one drink at a time?  Oh no, not Pomeroy's.  They hand you two picture perfect ice frosted mugs filled with your favorite brew and you realize this place isn't for amateurs.", "business_id": "_GS1R0LTwr6h8rMWY_8U9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fOfn3XczMmQ-WzLLZ_Mz0w", "review_id": "4eegdIocuHsw1XqTcvg2cA", "text": "I like this place.\nPlenty of pool tables.\nLots of beer. Even caguamas of your favorite Mexican brews.\nThey have that old golf arcade game too.", "business_id": "_GS1R0LTwr6h8rMWY_8U9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kgqBrFx00zuHGMQzAABakQ", "review_id": "E8fJ8Aa95m3Y0VYhIEDBIg", "text": "I love dive bars. But dive bars should have dive bar prices, not $5 for a Corona. And please, when I ask for water don't tell me \"we only have bottled water\" and charge me $2. Not true and not cool.", "business_id": "_GS1R0LTwr6h8rMWY_8U9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vliAJpHltPo-SL6tGz5A3g", "review_id": "QaRFtzgIK0PUQOepmfr2-w", "text": "New to a city and need car repairs- is my middle name. Its hard not being a car guy but having your own and you're wives car to take care of. I always feel like I cant trust anyone who has the ability to repair anything on our vehicles since I wouldn't know any better. I need an oil change fast so I took in my VW Jetta. The guys we're really friendly. Read a lot of mixed reviews all over and talked to the manager about them when I got there. They fixed Thompson (my car) up real nice and no problems after like I was nervously expecting. I'd go there again.", "business_id": "QiI73966zZ0H6-ojFdbcOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OSgPbiTGuoqlCkaWgekjbg", "review_id": "Zx61hQIjVR1mDSwZa15A1g", "text": "I'm surprised to see a review claiming they don't seem honest! The guys here never try to upsell me and have actually taken a few minutes here and there to educate me on car stuff (yes \"car stuff\" - I am a girl, I know very little about cars, and I'm a magnet for people who try to take advantage) and let me know that I actually DON'T need certain things done.  Example: I needed a new tire and it was one they didn't carry in stock.  After trying to locate an affordable one, they let me know it would be much cheaper to just go to Discount Tires myself than try to buy through them because the only ones available through vendors were expensive.  I have since purchased a new car that gets free service at the dealership for a while..and I have to say, I miss Midas.  The people here are friendly and efficient - very unusual and hard to find in my experiences with Firestone, Discount Tires, Sears, etc etc etc! Thanks, Midas at 7th St!", "business_id": "QiI73966zZ0H6-ojFdbcOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Br9mpMhkVunsp8Un5GpYWA", "review_id": "mYsydfbtA3LgFtp5WkxOlQ", "text": "If you are looking for a good spot to get a great oil change.. this is your spot.  They are super friendly, have never tried to \"sell\" me all the extras that you sometimes get when you take your car in for an oil change.  Their oil change is very extensive as well.  You can usually grab a coupon online for $22 for the complete oil change.", "business_id": "QiI73966zZ0H6-ojFdbcOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1fLbREB3ccyILPyUi9xvMg", "review_id": "GWGJ96Ka4q5tv2DvEsx5RQ", "text": "please!! save your time and hard earned money!(and save your dignity 2!) the woman at the office is SOOOOOO unprofessional and disrespectful and does not care if you stay there or not! she even got irate and cursed at me and my g.f for accidentally taking her bed cover! and see even kept our deposit for it!!($29 and didnt want to give us a receipt! kinda weird??)...its obvious she dont like her job!...and she was treating the new trainee like she was a 5 year old that didnt know nothing!(who was older than her and have no elderly respect also...sad btw)and the spanish speaking maintnance was very nice and polite but i could not say that about the russian-ish maintnance man he was also very disrespectful and annoying...as far as the actual living condition they are NOT ok UNLESS you are a drugee prostitue(had 1 next door) or a child molester that needs to get a room and get away from the PHX police!...looks like they were old run-down apts. converted...SAVE YOUR TIME AND MONEY!!...i hope the woman at the office and corp. see this review!", "business_id": "BDpPD2zrYX-1k-LQiz7f5g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5B06XY_KAPCPqCgXsRWmKQ", "review_id": "K5uol1UamQJouiUDsDE-AA", "text": "Pros: Decent rooms, fairly clean, nice pool and got the job done for short term stay\n\nCons: sorry if i offend anyone but everyone staying in these apartments is ghetto or trailer park trash. EVERY night I would hear people cursing outside, getting into fights, and domestic disputes. Bottom line = shady a$$ ppl and if you are a business professional coming to phoenix for a short stay, this is not your type of place. Get a hotel instead.", "business_id": "BDpPD2zrYX-1k-LQiz7f5g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mJLqenUGH-WmmffM4dkRmg", "review_id": "t61p4KXDVwZgJxez55Ptyg", "text": "This place is a joke. The internet sucks. Lousy cell phone reception. A/C barely works. I lived there for almost a year, rent was late a couple times but barely, never had a single complaint and all the sudden had my lease terminated and was given a little more than a week to leave. Was told by the manager, when asked Why, \"I'm not gonna get into it with you\". A year almost of paying rent and being a good tenant and booted without reason. Even told that I'll receive good reference from them. Wired. Makes No sense. They are shade. I had No smoke detector for the first 9 months I was there which is illegal.. Also came home one day and a maintenance Man was inside my apartment without permission or reason, also illegal. Some units are updated...but most are dilapidated and inundated with mold. Many tenants are so disquisting that it smells incredibly bad just walking past their apartment. I had laundry stolen twice and even thigh they have security cameras they did No good at all. Surveillance cameras are only worth the surveillance they provide and apparently they did No good. I wouldn't rent here. It's cheap. But the property owner is a slumlord that bullies tenants. Don't waste your time", "business_id": "BDpPD2zrYX-1k-LQiz7f5g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZvvxtxeTad9t3ZoxdNYe_g", "review_id": "_sH5rdaDX3sPoz6yZT4sEQ", "text": "There really aren't appropriate categories here on Yelp for lawn & garden and landscaping equipment including riding & push mowers, chain saws, string trimmers and leaf blowers & vacs - and repair service for same, but that's what Arizona Lawn King sells and repairs.  They're factory authorized dealer for Stihl,  Husqvarna, and Honda  equipment , which may be more expensive than the lower end of what's available at discount stores, but is a cut above in terms of initial build quality, performance capacity, and durability.   An authorized service center for Stihl and  I think Husqvarna as well, they also have large on-site mower repair shop in outbuilding. Easy to get to on north side of East Indian School Road between  7th and 16th Streets, but occasionally traffic makes it easier to turn in if  approaching from the east/travelling west on Ind. School.  I've had courteous, competent service at time of purchase of a single Stihl trimmer and HONESTY in repair service that kept me from buying a new one of same when I didn't need to.  Repairs weren't instant but were done in less than time projected.", "business_id": "oZ5ajWJBFG2HkfYoT3brvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kw2dUZxpZ_sXcEQIZ0VIjA", "review_id": "E0yFePQPISLwcueXAZIMyw", "text": "Can I give no stars.  What a horrible place to get service work done. got an estimate for tune up on a hedge trimmer and a weed eater.   So the hedge trimmer they gave me a horrible estimate that was more than double what it should have been when I said no they told me I owed a 18 dollar fee for the estimate and said I should just leave the trimmer since it is not worth any thing.  I ended up selling for 150 on craigs list FYI with out the tune up.   they even charged to add string to test the weed eater.  Place is a total rip off I will never go again.", "business_id": "oZ5ajWJBFG2HkfYoT3brvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Dfadh_DFWH39YUVdIMB79w", "review_id": "uF326m2T_eGHx-lnDAUFPA", "text": "DO NOT TAKE ANYTHING TO THIS PLACE TO BE REPAIRED. THEY ARE THIEVES. I took my Honda push lawnmower there because it would not start. They ended up putting a new carburetor on it and said it was fixed. I took it home it sat in the garage. I did not use it because I just moved and planted grass. I took it out of the garage to use a month later only to find out it would not start. I took it back called a few days later and they said water was in the gas but, it was fine now to come get it. I travel alot so, I had hired a landscaper to do my yard. I left the mower there for a couple of months they called, I said I would get it picked up. My son went to pick it up last week only to be told it was thrown away because it had a bad crankshaft that we must have hit a rock or something with it. So, since we took so long to get it they threw the mower away.", "business_id": "oZ5ajWJBFG2HkfYoT3brvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CHy5vJbQhDQ2Ax-xFQfbGw", "review_id": "JM8-XGGcfu-rMOBX9VyqEA", "text": "I just moved to Phoenix and decided to try this place since it's very close to my new house.  I went there for the first time this week, and unfortunately, it'll be my last.\n\nDry-cleaning businesses aren't exactly rare, so anything less than a satisfying experience means I'm taking my business to the next one down the street.  That's exactly what happened with Tony's.  To be fair, the cleaning service was fine.  They didn't lose or damage my clothes and they all came back fine.\n\nHowever, I certainly wasn't blown away with the customer service.  The lady who took my clothes was adequately pleasant, but didn't take the time to answer my questions--well, she didn't even give me the chance to ask them.  She didn't count the items in front of me as most places do, she didn't ask about stains or starch preferences, nor did she warn me that my wife's silk robe would cost almost as much to clean ($13) as it was to buy.  The only information/confirmation I got regarding my order was in the receipt she gave me before I left.  She didn't tell me when my order would be ready until I came back into the store to ask after having gotten into my car.  And I found out later that the order was ready a day earlier than her quoted pick-up date (something she apparently does regularly to cover her butt, which I get, but I really could've used some of the pieces a day earlier). \n\nThe prices were okay.  They weren't ridiculous, but were on the high side.  My biggest issue was with my wife's silk robe, which is pretty small and thin.  Thirteen dollars seemed high--maybe it's not--but I should have been warned about something that expensive since we would not have had it cleaned had we known the price.  My 3 dress shirts came out to $6.75, five pairs of pants totaled $27.75, and a silk blouse was $6.20.  \n\nThese totals were prior to Tony's tacking on an 8% \"Environmental\" fee; I have no idea what this includes. Again, I'm new to the area, so I don't know whether this is required by local law or just something Tony's has created to add 8% to their revenue.  But I've never heard of it before and was a little annoyed when I saw it on the bill, as this was something else that would've been nice to have been warned about.\n\nThe parking situation also sucks.  They've only got parking for two cars.  \n\nTo be fair, I was satisfied with the actual dry-cleaning; I can't really complain about how my clothes were cleaned and pressed.  But since there are several dry-cleaners within short driving distance to my house, I don't plan on returning to Tony's.", "business_id": "mE52ELf36a9fa5PdXLu9Ow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wf5og9W2QDdAC0lflUzn7g", "review_id": "wg25s9QTAuVhxpaG0TW0pA", "text": "I took 2 coats in to be altered. On the first coat only the sleeves were to be shortened. On the second coat the sleeves and the coat length were to be shortened.\n\nWe, my daughter (who's coats these were) and I, returned to Tony's a week later to pick up both coats. My daughter tried on the first coat, that only needed the sleeves shortened, and she looked a bit apprehensive and a bit perplexed. But none-the-less she opted to take the coat as she was leaving back to college and needed the coat. When we left Tony's my daughter commented that it didn't feel right in the sleeves, as if it was bunching and it felt uncomfortable to her. I told her to leave it but she insisted that she would need a coat.\n\nThe second coat that needed both the sleeves and length shortened was left there because they said it wasn't ready and would be another week. When I returned a week later to pick up the coat it was very visible to me that the job was not done properly. The front of the coat was uneven, I would come to later find out, it was a whole 1/2 inch off. Also, at the bottom of both the right and left sides of the coat there was a zigzag stitch that shouldn't have been there, it should have been a straight stitch. The sleeves also looked as if there was too much lining fabric where it joins the exterior of the coat. From the backside of the coat, at the bottom, the lining was visible (hanging down too far). When I questioned the employee she said her seamstress was gone for the day and to just leave the coat there so she could fix it.\n\nWhen I returned 2 weeks later to pick up the coat there were no changes made to the coat at all. When I questioned the owner about why the seamstress put a zigzag stitch on the two bottom sides she said that was the only way it could be done to close the coat. I asked why the seamstress didn't go in from inside the lining and she said, \"That would have been too much work\". When questioned why it was still uneven she said it was because it was on the hanger and that once I put the coat on it would be fine. I explained to her that that wasn't the way it was when I originally purchased the coat, that the coat was nice and even at the bottom. She insisted I put the coat on, I told her it wasn't my coat and it wouldn't fit me because the coat belonged to my daughter who was away at college by this time.\n\nBy this time I just wanted to take my coat somewhere else to have it fixed but she was insistent on having the seamstress do repairs right then while I waited. I told her no that the coat had already been left there for them to fix and they failed to do anything to fix it in the three weeks since it was originally promised to me. I simply wanted my coat and I expressed that I wasn't going to pay for it because the job wasn't done properly and she grabbed my coat. I then pulled out my cell phone to call the police so that I could get my merchandise back and she proceeded to charge me for the work done, even though it was very clear that I was not satisfied and I was neither confident nor comfortable with leaving my coat any longer. The owner proceeded to tell me to never bring anything to her again and I promised her I wouldn't.\n\nIt's been several weeks but I've since had this coat fixed by FIT ALTERATIONS, they did a phenomenal job! I would advise to NEVER take anything to TONY'S CLEANERS AND TAILORS FOR ALTERATIONS. I really don't think the seamstress knows what she's doing.", "business_id": "mE52ELf36a9fa5PdXLu9Ow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZXJFR60cb9SrC-hh5VGFxw", "review_id": "X-1nwkKA-A2MmDtIVXZB4w", "text": "Being new to the Valley of the Sun, I have made the round of the Valley's dry cleaners and Tony's is by far the finest there is. If you're sorta an eco-friendly hippie (like me), you will love that they use environmentally friendly products which omits the chemical-y smell that dry cleaned clothes oftentimes carry.  Bring your old hangers in for recycling and green garment bags are available for purchase! \n\nTony's staff and owners are as helpful as they come and know me on a first-name basis.  Personalized service goes a long way nowadays! My clothes are always ready on time and perfectly pressed; if you are extra busy and fighting for time they even offer home delivery and pickup! Talk about convenience.\n\nIf you have collectible pieces or are picky about your wardrobe, the only one to trust is Tony's. I'll stake (and already have) my wedding dress on it! My wedding dress came back sparkly white and preserved in an airtight box, I couldn't be more pleased!", "business_id": "mE52ELf36a9fa5PdXLu9Ow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "El2b3KmAkFpa6Opyq3qTKQ", "review_id": "_QQiM6xqxLC-1iJgs2CCjQ", "text": "My wife and I have been going to Tony's for several years and have had no problems. Can't see any reason to go elsewhere.", "business_id": "mE52ELf36a9fa5PdXLu9Ow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7izaZThzAWk2UjrDTL849w", "review_id": "mjeNtZTLuNxxXDkT9KCMSw", "text": "This is a rather non-descript looking repair shop next to a Circle K.  But don't let that turn you off, this is a decent & honest repair shop.  I took my Toyota there a couple of years ago for a starter replacemnt.  I got genuine and straightforward diagnosis of the car's problem and recommendation for repair.  There was no coming back to me with pressure to have $1500 of additional repairs (you know, the mechanic's upsell????), just altogether good service.  It's a family run business according to their website.  I'd use them again with no reservations.", "business_id": "NjwxCfOTleHsYgcHtEsAPQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5S9qsoHWUcMeahMtBwuX3g", "review_id": "TPE7LP-3n2p0Jy3_n72uFg", "text": "These people will treat your car and wallet the same way they would like to be treated, period. \n\nNO pressure whatsoever to get you to fix what is recommended and they explain everything in terms that you'll understand, not the bullcrap jargon the dealership tries to bombard you with in their printable fancy booklets 'customized' to tell you everything that is POSSIBLY wrong with your baby while trying to pretend to buy you a soda from the vending machine.\n\nI can't tell you how many times my family and friends have told me how they've brought their own car here to 'test' whether they really need to fix what the dealership suggested and even if it was true, how staggeringly lower $$ they are to fix it. Lexus, Nissan, BMW, they've checked them all.\n\nFor example, my boyfriend thought his rear wheel bearing was having issues and even though he's been bringing it here for a while, he wanted to try a BMW specialist. We called Bavarian and they told us it would take a week to get in and an upfront $80-something hour long diagnostic charge. Cool story brah, but definitely not for us poor college-pizza-roll-eating-students.\n\nBrought it in the following day to Camelback,left it there for a few hours, and at the end of the day, come to find out it's only the tire/rim having problems and they didn't charge us a single thing to have it checked out. \n\nSo while it doesn't look fancy and could be mistaken as your typical llantera, be smarter than that and give it a try.\n\nHow I wish this was a body shop too, but alas, the world is too cruel.", "business_id": "NjwxCfOTleHsYgcHtEsAPQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_m-_O8MWIvJsaojnJcQmyQ", "review_id": "sLqvnCkZRfQYxJvFArMJPg", "text": "The owner was completely unprofessional, called me stupid repeatedly and tried to charge me a fifty dollar fee for adding water to my radiator. I wouldn't go here again if he paid me!  It was the most ridiculous attempt to get money for doing nothing that i have ever seen. In top of that he tried to charge\n me almost two hundred for an oil change and adding coolant. What a crook!", "business_id": "NjwxCfOTleHsYgcHtEsAPQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "4UUIpbOTPmu43wuC2aSGkg", "review_id": "_m83ugf6ux_MyFc9pd8b-w", "text": "Mr. Hottie and I ventured over here today to check it out. Talk about a diet deviation!  I was a little nervous to disappoint him as he's from Illinois and Great Dane's claims to serve Chicago Style Dogs. I took a deep breath and went inside.\n\nGreat Dane's is an older building that could be designated as a charming little hole in the wall. The inside is covered with pictures of dogs, those you eat and those you pet. \n\nWe went to the counter to order and were greeted warmly. The girl behind the counter was friendly and explained what the various types of dogs were. Mr. Hottie chose 2 Chicago Style dogs (Great Danes) and I chose the Hound Dog (a larger hot dog) with cheese, chili and sauerkraut (hey... don't knock it until you try it). All the dogs come with your choice of fries or coleslaw.\n\nWe grabbed a small table and waited for our order. It wasn't long before our food was brought to our table. My hot dog was delicious. The meat was all Vienna Beef and it wasn't at all greasy or mushy. My hot dog was actually \"meaty\" if you will. Mr. Hottie's dogs were good! (Sigh of relief). He said the same thing about his dog. A few observations he had was that he wished that they added more Sports peppers on the dog. It only came with one on each dog. He also wished for more tomato. The dogs automatically came with sauerkraut which, I learned, is not usually on a traditional Chicago dog unless you ask for it. \n\nOverall, we liked Great Dane's. It's a little old gem and I'm sure we'll visit it again whenever we're feeling naughty and craving wieners! HOT DOGS YOU PERVS! Go check it out. You'll see what I mean.", "business_id": "FW2Z4ll4zSOEDAJX9-wBZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HP_xZYNC5XK-VyNrnHbtRQ", "review_id": "oTKEWeGl2CStP7_9DPfnYA", "text": "I have been ordering the #7 (chili dog) with fries and an ice tea for nearly 15 years from The Great Dane. \n\nI love this place! The owners are so great and friendly.\n\nThe food is simple, but I love it. \n\nThis is a small establishment and at times can be kind of crowded and other times there isn't but one customer.", "business_id": "FW2Z4ll4zSOEDAJX9-wBZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "E5QyEU6FCQwnTys0S73zNw", "review_id": "xhJLLyB4nKdMOb_NJkJ4mw", "text": "Great Dane has a good hot dog. nothing super fantastic but when your craving a hot dog and are in this neighborhood this is a good place to stop.\n\nprices are a little meh, and the fries were so so.\ni got the reuben hotdog and it was tasty...except for the cheeze wiz in it. i don't remember that being in a Reuben sandwich. otherwise it was a good dog.\n\nyelp.", "business_id": "FW2Z4ll4zSOEDAJX9-wBZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-VAF4FC-WKd39_t_RV8XdA", "review_id": "rMGKW41EEyRSlHWsUlSAGg", "text": "Solid, fresh made to order Hot dogs. \nI'm a weekly diner at Dane's. $4.50 gets you a dog and choice of side. Fries, tater salad, potato chips. \nIt's a simple little place, cooking their hot dogs hot and fresh. I love to support the little guys, and when they provide a serious, consistent product, that makes me like them even more. \nRecommended to anyone in the area who wants a hot dog, bratwurst or chili dog.", "business_id": "FW2Z4ll4zSOEDAJX9-wBZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "GnZWh25MyJD1d5FMKl3QmA", "review_id": "AjQRQfyfR3J8qnYB1lYQSg", "text": "A real trip - back in time! The \"old world\" alpine chalet decor is honest enough to be cute in it's cheesy-ness, especially with the addition of the heavily-accented (Danish, I assume) ladies behind the counter. \nThe dogs are excellent. A sign says you must request that your dog be grilled (I assumed that meant your dog is boiled otherwise), but I made no such request and my Jumbo came out perfectly grilled with just the right amount of crispiness on the outside, juiciness on the inside. The tuna salad-stuffed tomato was also tasty as was the potato salad. Nothing cut tinge edge or creative here - just good, solid, traditional tastiness.", "business_id": "FW2Z4ll4zSOEDAJX9-wBZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "D00lae40KptvTy4y6fxVDA", "review_id": "EjUaRkurNwP7iPKntg46hA", "text": "I've been coming here for about 15-20 years.  I used to alternate between here and Mr. Mort's until Mr. Mort died.  Now I eat all my hot dogs here.  Hildy is just the best.  The dogs are authentic (and I am from Chicago).  My health concious kids will only eat the turkey sandwiches which are not bad.  I've had the Italian beef several times and it is excellent.  The fries are cooked just right.    My only criticism would be that the drinks are loaded with crushed ice.  I think you can get free refills but I have always been too embarrassed to ask.  The outdoor seating (3 tables) is dog friendly too!", "business_id": "FW2Z4ll4zSOEDAJX9-wBZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wJy9bOZgaOA-C8VXDj7HqQ", "review_id": "EC9M6KXKKFTLmKTNwPvHJg", "text": "I just moved here from Seattle and wanted to have a hotdog.  I saw this place one night when it was close and we decided to go back the next day when they opened.\n\nThe menu was intimadating at first, so I had to ask the girl what was what.  I ordered the quarter pound.  Yummy!  BF ordered the Reuben, which looked really good with the cheese sauce on it.\n\nWe will be back", "business_id": "FW2Z4ll4zSOEDAJX9-wBZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "X1nTlg9in3_Ch8QR8Hx4lg", "review_id": "z3G36W9JoJQkhb9khRUhRA", "text": "Yummy hot dogs. Love the potato salad!", "business_id": "FW2Z4ll4zSOEDAJX9-wBZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EMLEE7T0HScynyuVPw56hw", "review_id": "HuKmjGqlGyW962WN4G3fXQ", "text": "Owner was very rude. Hot dogs were just ok, nothing special. No reason to return. Rude and poor value.", "business_id": "FW2Z4ll4zSOEDAJX9-wBZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_-JCWcdXg8VxYfqEGQglXQ", "review_id": "CEVI08_KlHBR1BnA6NA8gg", "text": "GREAT FOOD! Prices are good too and the atmosphere is good. I come here multiple times a week to grab lunch for me and my co-workers considering its in walking distance. We also always suggest eating here to anyone who comes in our store and needs to kill some time in the area. \n\nEverything is made fresh but is still pretty quick. \n\nSmall and family owned and always has people in there so they must be doing something right!!! Would always keep them in mind if your in the area and need good cheap quick food!!", "business_id": "FW2Z4ll4zSOEDAJX9-wBZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gcu-ZKFYQxDxgQhe2PM6xw", "review_id": "NaGQh3sirXvM3QomCmhNOQ", "text": "This place is great.  Terrific prices and everything and more you would expect from a Vienna beef hotdog joint.  The owner and his wife a very sweet people, with a slight European accent but I have not asked what country they were originally from.  I am sure it was one with a passion for sausage, guessing Austria.  Anyway they do their dogs very well, great fries, everything comes with a side of your choice, cole slaw, potato salad, chips, fries, and more.  Hot dogs are constructed just like they should be and have that authentic taste, unlike those other chain reasturants that claim to serve Vienna beef, those chain Chicago style eateries with amazing decor and piss poor food, you know the ones.  This is an authentic unpretentious joint that deserves your business.  Great to take the kids to and like I said the prices are very fair, a great high quality low cost lunch is what to expect.", "business_id": "FW2Z4ll4zSOEDAJX9-wBZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ihwthG5pTf1tpknCD1Saww", "review_id": "2YWEKvEtaj6uETSMbPeMGw", "text": "The epitome of a classic \"Mom and Pop\" place. Great food and great prices! \nThey have awesome Foot Long Hot Dogs!", "business_id": "FW2Z4ll4zSOEDAJX9-wBZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "vsXP832M0kOxKpfduD7dWw", "review_id": "w37_G_jSSzuKHIfcLmSrKA", "text": "I am not a hot dog connoisseur. I'll be honest. I mostly dislike hot dogs.\n\nGrowing up, our family tradition was to eat a hot dog on New Year's day. My mom (and grandmother before that) would say you'd be guaranteed to have money in your pocket year round (and that every meal after would be sure to be better). I ranked this \"tradition\" right up there with the mandatory liver and onions dinner once a year. \n\nWell, I must confess: since Dottsy Z. introduced me to Great Dane's I have craved and enjoyed a chili dog on my own volition on more than one occasion. \n\nThe soft poppy seed bun provides a pillowy home for a the steamed dog (which could be grilled upon request) that offers a nice mild flavor with the famous snap. The chili is an excellent compliment providing a nice additional texture. All a this and yummy skinny fries for under $5? At that rate, I really do have a shot at money in my pocket all year!\n\nSo, my hat is off to Great Dane's for doing what my mother and grandmother were never able to do: eat a hot dog and enjoy it!", "business_id": "FW2Z4ll4zSOEDAJX9-wBZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "okl3KM2Maarf-8glwQGx_A", "review_id": "h8mFHtknYHjKSTXt-RZ9Vg", "text": "DO NOT EAT HERE!!!  They have the worst customer service!!!  I don't go out to eat to be given an attitude.  I expect courteous service.", "business_id": "FW2Z4ll4zSOEDAJX9-wBZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uBp2Jmip2qXQ0iWHUDY9sQ", "review_id": "qGfHZnFiH7ZEoZ1bR1SqBw", "text": "Good but not great would be the way to sum up my experiences at Great Dane's.\n\nYes, they serve Chicago style, genuine Vienna Beef hotdogs, but despite what anyone claims, these are not rare and can be found almost everywhere. Plus, despite the fact that they may be \"Chicago\" style, they are kind of wimpy little dogs.\n\nUnlike others, I've never had an issue with the service here, so they get credit for that.\n\nBut mostly, it's just the dated atmosphere that drives me batty. The building itself is built in that faux-Danish style that was popular in the 60's and 70's and this place feels like it hasn't been updated since. From the wood benches to the lousy AM radio station playing in the background, it feels like you've entered a time warp. In fact, if you wanted to turn this into a bar, it could be the Regal Beagle from Three's Company. \n\nWhat I'd love to see would be the owners either embracing the retro theme and including it in the menu, decorations, or overall atmosphere or just partnering up with local schools and becoming the hangout for junior high and high school kids in the area, like one of those classic malt shops or diners you see in TV shows.\n\nFor now though it's a decent place to get a hot dog, but nothing all that great.", "business_id": "FW2Z4ll4zSOEDAJX9-wBZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bMFSEta1Ju31P1EnssuUug", "review_id": "FDk78ntqtm_r2xn-PXpikw", "text": "The Hot Dogs are delicious and prices are reasonable.  \n\nI love their daily lunch special 2 Hot Dogs, Fries & Drink for $5 !", "business_id": "FW2Z4ll4zSOEDAJX9-wBZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9LaaM8iHLKo1KvsV_8TRYQ", "review_id": "gOx2XnTvjuIL2Qbpm_tO3g", "text": "I will keep this one short an simple, \nBy far a Great dog an usually great meal deals, and will make any excuse to stop in and sit a spell.\nStaff is always great\nFood is prepared by a husband and wife that take great pride in what they o", "business_id": "FW2Z4ll4zSOEDAJX9-wBZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fAiVqZv7P_oc5CzGMX_G9w", "review_id": "h5iH8ZwBja5eN5OZwZzW0w", "text": "Sometimes you just want a hot dog, and Great Dane's is the perfect place for a hot dog fix.  The interior leaves much to be desired, but hey, it has been there since 1975!  The prices are cheap, the daily special is usually 2 hot dogs, fries and a drink for $5!  I like the dogs, they are Vienna Beef, but I do wish they were a bit thicker like the Costco dogs, but I did enjoy the poppy seed buns and traditional Chicago style fixings!", "business_id": "FW2Z4ll4zSOEDAJX9-wBZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vwEHW0d307Ij8LITCXcnyg", "review_id": "IQi4ETvh57zWChRIryZOSg", "text": "Great food, made to order with many choices. Love this central PHX favorite. Hate that it makes you add extra text to post. This is a great little place clean and yummy.", "business_id": "FW2Z4ll4zSOEDAJX9-wBZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xBJO2JzQxTnXsGy4ZmBkcg", "review_id": "sjnzRmg4IGGkudEGmnUUgA", "text": "I enjoyed this place.  It's a throwback to places you might have eaten at as a kid.\n\nI got the lunch special which is 2 hot dogs, fries, and a drink for $5.99 ($6.55 inc. tax).  The dogs were great with the fixings.  The fries are the shoestring kind (not thick cut steak fries) which is what I like.  The food is served in a basket and the ketchup comes out of the old school squeeze bottles.\n\nI was in and out in less than 20 minutes and spent less than $7.  Nice place to pop into if you want to go old school for a change.", "business_id": "FW2Z4ll4zSOEDAJX9-wBZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xCY9C6KN9xTDzKrow9iivQ", "review_id": "Pe_CeZ_GIV3NFWFd_rCbyw", "text": "Since this place is set up rather simpke, I'll make my review the same. Good deal for the money for dogs, beef, burger or, sausage.  The don't over do it with the toppings so enjoy it all..", "business_id": "FW2Z4ll4zSOEDAJX9-wBZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EMLEE7T0HScynyuVPw56hw", "review_id": "MlHas1ygbcqx8ItpL5Q89g", "text": "This is one cheap owner. Now he has downsized the soda, and raised the prices. He will eventually save himself out if a business. Poor value, ok quality.", "business_id": "FW2Z4ll4zSOEDAJX9-wBZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HRSBM0DWNuQXuuSnytLHiA", "review_id": "36fhftxEvE9Kgr4jl8CuRw", "text": "Five stars based on the menu items I had. I had the bulldog and potato salad. Hot dog was was perfectly cooked (snappy casing provides a nice texture) on a soft yummy fresh bun. Relish was fantastic and I have to give special props to their thin little pickle spears. If you like pickles, ask for extra! Husband had the brat and said it was great.\n\nThe potato salad is the old-fashioned mayo kind like mom used to make. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. They have a pretty big menu so I am excited to try their other items.", "business_id": "FW2Z4ll4zSOEDAJX9-wBZA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9Z05mtXrXJ-22PElwp1ahA", "review_id": "ZwXdbsR7VitrAjFDxeLkIw", "text": "Great sausage-maker in central Phoenix. Try a few of these instead of what you get at Trader Joe's (which are also good) and you'll never go back. You can get anything here from from andouille to chicken cranberry. The staff are helpful, welcoming, and thorough.", "business_id": "XRBTHOXaJK_AJ2wy5mX_1A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QrOSr8bzAjpIgyNftDLUBg", "review_id": "GWdM0LwFuxOAC2mGcIyezQ", "text": "Homer Simpson: Wait a minute, wait a minute, wait a minute. Lisa, honey, are you saying you're never going to eat any animal again? What about bacon?\nLisa Simpson: No.\nHomer Simpson: Ham?\nLisa Simpson: No.\nHomer Simpson: Pork chops?\nLisa Simpson: Dad! Those all come from the same animal!\nHomer Simpson: [Chuckles] Yeah, right Lisa. A wonderful, magical animal.\n\nThe pig is indeed a wonderful, magical animal and Schreiner's Fine Sausage is a wonderful, magical place that offers the full range of porcine products.\n\nThis is a pork-lover's paradise!  My favorite is the homemade slab bacon because it doesn't taste as salty as bacon you can buy elsewhere.  They will also slice the bacon to your desired thickness.  What could be better?  I like my bacon sliced nice and thick (setting number 6) so that the pieces cook up lovely and crisp.  I top my homemade Curried Deviled Eggs with pieces of Schreiner's crispy bacon.  You can also buy the slab bacon if you have a recipe that calls for you to make your own lardons.\n\nSchreiner's offers over 60 varieties of homemade sausages.  They feature everything from Bratwurst, Italian and Polish sausages to the hard-to-find items such as: Andouille and Tasso (Cajun); Linguisa (Portuguese); Bangers (English); Chorico (Spanish); Chorizo (Mexican); and Cheese Sausage.\n\nThey also have homemade lunch meats, hickory-smoked hams and more.\n\nDon't overlook their wall of pickles and pantry items.  The Frisch-Gurken baby pickles that the BF and I picked up here are the cutest addition to a relish tray.\n\nThe pig is a wonderful, magical animal and Schreiner's Fine Sausage is a wonderful, magical place.", "business_id": "XRBTHOXaJK_AJ2wy5mX_1A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oEEmCHxVTjj9012Nz-XVMA", "review_id": "4X6eyQ_OH8CIn8ma2dFcug", "text": "Schreiner's is a definite triple threat.  The staff was not only cute but extremely entertaining and best of all they have slab bacon.  By the time I got out of my car it had a great hickory/bacon aroma.  I can't wait grill this up with some filet medallions.  I definitely will be back to try out the sausage.", "business_id": "XRBTHOXaJK_AJ2wy5mX_1A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "JVkuW-Vf8qF447AZXyWVfw", "review_id": "aZNpoV74xF2ORPPbHZy1Hg", "text": "Dude, this place is a sausage and pig-lover's heaven on earth.  This wurst, that-a-wurst.  Liver, head cheese, new york dogs, regular dogs, every kind of sausage you can imagine (along with every kind of mustard and horseradish you can imagine), even boudin, andouille, they have like 65 varieties.  Wish I lived nearby, I'd try a new kind ever week!", "business_id": "XRBTHOXaJK_AJ2wy5mX_1A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "W_QXYA7A0IhMrvbckz7eVg", "review_id": "0L8o3LgjjvtP4ROJXtCvPA", "text": "Oh my goodness!  My husband and I have driven by here many many times but never thought it was open.  Finally, at the Local First festival we were treated to samples of their oh-so-fine sausage.  You can taste the freshness in the incredible product that they put out.  \n\nWe decided to finally stop by because we were making homemade pizza for our annual Christmas Eve tradition and this time, my husband and I were in charge, and we wanted to make it special.  We came in to buy Italian sausage and pepperoni, but we were hard pressed not to leave with more.  They sliced the pepperoni nice and thin exactly the way we wanted it and gave us a big giant string of weiners, which I found hysterical.  We opened the wrapped up pepperoni in the car and we had a really difficult time restraining ourselves from eating the whole thing.\n\nBottom line, if you want the freshest most delicious locally made sausages and other stuff like that you HAVE to go to Schreiners.", "business_id": "XRBTHOXaJK_AJ2wy5mX_1A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "-VAF4FC-WKd39_t_RV8XdA", "review_id": "qW_-l1IdZxpyBcWfUxD5DA", "text": "I stopped in for lunch and walked out with 2 pounds of lovely charcuterie products. \nTheir shelves are stacked full of various sausages, smoked pork chops, head cheese and more. \nTheir $5 Brown bag lunch was a steal as well. Your choice of one of 6 different sausages served hot on a bun, with your choice of toppings. All that with a soda and bag of chips. Very nice. \nI purchased a pound of smoked bratwurst and a pound of bockwurst. \nThe smoked brats were very tasty with a light smoke flavor. Reminiscent of the Hillshire Farms smoked kielbasa my mom used to buy. \nThe bockwurst, let me tell you, were delicious. A creamy mixture of pork, herbs and spices all encased in natural hog casings. When I closed my eyes, I could imagine my childhood growing up in Germany. They were that damn good. \nI will definitely be back. And will definitely walk out with a few more pounds of sausage.", "business_id": "XRBTHOXaJK_AJ2wy5mX_1A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "67QGJdqABqaSEsQR4esrsA", "review_id": "D6HQj1KXrmGyZgrVm-pqPw", "text": "I cannot believe that I haven't reviewed this place yet. \n\nIt's incredible, really. An incredible amount of pork products, from all natural casing hot dogs, to different wursts, to the most amazing sausages, and tons of products like capicolla, head cheese, bologna...it's all good.\n\nThis past weekend, I picked up the Hot Italians, Sweet Italians, Apple, Jalapeno Cheddar Dogs, Beer Hots, and their Cajun Boudins.\n\n\nObviously, I love my pork (urge to make sausage innuendo jokes rising...). \n\nAll of the sausages were amazing. Juicy, tender, with crisp skins. The hot italians were actually spicy, which is amazing, most \"hot\" italians aren't. The jalapeno cheddar dog was gooey and spicy, and the beer hots were spicy with just a hint of lager to them.\n\nI've had the Cajun Boudins, but I haven't been able to get into my new ones, but to be honest, they're amazing. Mixing pork and rice in a sausage is an awesome idea.\n\nIn their store, they have samples. The head cheese is glorious, despite the name of \"head cheese\", trust me, it's incredible...\n\n\nVery cheap prices and friendly staff (even though I would honestly expect a huge italian guy, yet I am greeted by two awesome women) help round it out, and keeps Schreiner's at the absolute top of my list.", "business_id": "XRBTHOXaJK_AJ2wy5mX_1A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IajbWwj6l-KHrfSEwZBLgw", "review_id": "pmRKN09layR1_oLqoZ9Miw", "text": "Good Meat and selection of sausages.  Nice prices for being hand stuffed right in the building next door!  Good stuff!", "business_id": "XRBTHOXaJK_AJ2wy5mX_1A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cUMxaIaeZovQTYBBxcQKzA", "review_id": "kuIiC90Hs1iCfe9qpVxJAg", "text": "Can't add too much to previous reviews.  The sausage I have had from Schreiners has been pretty good, but none of the unusual, seasonal varieties described by other reviewers have been available when I went in.  The scrapple is not bad but way too much corn meal for my liking, and I've tried it twice.\n\nThis place is a classic.  Looks like it has been there for ages.  Amazing signage.  Just a must visit if you are into Americana, Phoenix style.\n\nOn a Friday the little space available for customers is so crowded you can hardly turn around in there, but somehow that just adds to the charm and atmosphere.  They do a cheap brown bag lunch, so you can shop for meat products on your lunch hour and not go back to the office hungry.  Just remember a cooler (or use you office fridge if you have one) to keep it fresh and tasty!", "business_id": "XRBTHOXaJK_AJ2wy5mX_1A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gcyEUr4DXcbjnGRAWFtfAQ", "review_id": "Xhm0t9L3Ck14HO5FlZQwHA", "text": "So I've been here like a kazillion times, but never thought about posting a review for it. This place is sausage heaven! (crack all the jokes you want haha)  \n\nI moved back to Cen. Pho about a year and a half ago and had always wanted to check this place out, but never did. I was instantly hooked, and have been a loyal customer ever since.  \n\nThey have tons of different types of sausages and dogs. Most come smoked or fresh. I'm a huge fan of their smoked Linguisa and their' Chorico. They also have these odds and ends mixed sausage-brat-hotdog skewers for like 2 bucks a pound,and I'm a real sucker for those! The prices are awesome, you can get out under $20 with a great mix of sausages and brats for the grill. Make this your Go-to spot for grilling this summer and trust me, you won't be disappointed!", "business_id": "XRBTHOXaJK_AJ2wy5mX_1A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "0o0VMEJeQY0pAAZ9nxErBA", "review_id": "zf7jsuBdwx-fXjsXAanagg", "text": "You can't beat Shriner's meat!! \nAfter a visit to Short Leash dogs (they serve Shriner's meats) I had to go to the source. \nI am of German decent and grew up with some dang good weenies. They have to be in a natural casing with a great flavor and snap. We got two pounds and they are marvelous, just pick them up and dip in some good mustard and you are set. \nWe also bought some traditional brats. These were the best I have ever had. The flavor was outstanding. \nLast but not least we got some of the bacon. They will slice it to your preferred thickness and boy is it good! \nThe prices here are fair especially considering the quality you receive. \n\nGo get some! (Wieners that is) :)", "business_id": "XRBTHOXaJK_AJ2wy5mX_1A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "tlSSQwfHYJany7wPoTH46A", "review_id": "7jj2cVIXWdDcjOhiVeh6xA", "text": "You like your meat long, smoked, and spicy? They got that. \n\nShort and thick  with an au naturel casing? They got that too. \n\nThin, floppy and tasting of meatloaf? Hey, whatever gets your rocks off. \n\nThe snausages here are crazy amazing and they have just about any pork related product your little heart can dream up, ground to an appetizing taste and texture with just the right amount of spice. The prices are also more than fair compared to other meat markets around town. \n\nWord to the wise, Schreiner's is a small mom and pop and they only take cash, check (crazy, right?), or debit cards. No credit will be extended to your broke ass. And if you want to use your debit card you have to gather up at least ten bucks worth of meat in your hot little paws before they'll run the card. Don't worry, it's more than easy to do. \n\nThe people that work here are very knowledgeable and if you tell them what you like and why, they'll recommend all sorts of stuff. They have an intimate knowledge of the meat they sling. So stop on buy, shoot the shit, and they'll slip you some mighty fine sausage.", "business_id": "XRBTHOXaJK_AJ2wy5mX_1A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "J6dfNZKh8Kgo04Aaqjfxag", "text": "I'm repeatedly astounded at how many people in this city who claim to be in the \"culinary know\" have no idea what Schreiner's is. Besides the tremendous brown bag lunch special, which consists of any dog or sausage with chips and a soda for $5, Schreiner's is a great place to buy loaf meat, weiners, and sausages. Many chefs in town swear by their products and it's for good reason, they are some of the best around. \n\nI made some home made Sonoran Hot Dogs last night using Schreiner's hot dogs, and it was one of the best dogs I'd ever had.", "business_id": "XRBTHOXaJK_AJ2wy5mX_1A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "65Bb2FZJZb3hByOr2j4-XQ", "review_id": "ibpg2EmcaAYp_0e6V_lY_w", "text": "Ok. This place is THE BEST place to get sausages in Phoenix PERIOD! The breakfast sausage could very well best the best ever. I go here regularly and have had so many of thier sausages, they have all been great. I do not even buy supermarket sausage anymore after finding this place, not even in the same ball park. Top notch.", "business_id": "XRBTHOXaJK_AJ2wy5mX_1A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-2VqtJTmSoGFQWFIuJVZzg", "review_id": "hH9md3Oj8cOg1osQ2iFHGg", "text": "No joke, I've probably driven by Schreiner's 500 hundred times over the last eight years, two of which years I lived blocks away! I always thought it was some closed up business. Thankfully Yelp comes thru again! \n\nWent there for their $5 brown bag lunch (choice of sausage, bag of chips, and a soda...they have coke and pepsi) and sat at table they had set up in a little grass area. \n\nI had a bratwurst and it was great. Schreiner's will definitely become a regular lunch spot for me!!", "business_id": "XRBTHOXaJK_AJ2wy5mX_1A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-jgGsPzZ4W2TyGh7KOwl9Q", "review_id": "yCYRnfU3AbyPnCKpbBcEJg", "text": "Now this is a damn fine sausage shop! Myself and a few coworkers grabbed brown bag lunches which for $5 bucks are a great deal. Between use we tried the bratwurst, sweet Italian and beerhot which all got two thumbs up. In addition to these items I will be headed back to try out as many of the other sausage in the case as possible. Items which caught my eye were the bockwurst, wieners, knockwurst the size of a small baby and what may be the greatest butcher invention ever, the sausage kabob! \n\nIn addition to the great sausage and meat selection Schreiner's also has a nice selection of German provisions in the form of the wall of fermented and pickled wonders. \n\nIt may take me a few weeks but I am going to try everything they have to offer, I suggest you do the same.  \n\nHeads up; cash, debit or check only....no credit cards", "business_id": "XRBTHOXaJK_AJ2wy5mX_1A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "0Ke0iSAPYi8hUVxLocAlYQ", "review_id": "WATeJCit6eezJodpJRJeRg", "text": "It's always a treat for me to go to Schreiner's. It either means I'm planning to cook something fabulous, or that my serum sausage level has dropped dangerously low and needs to be replenished!\n\nI consider this my go-to place for Cajun recipe items now, ever since discovering their andouille sausage (which, in my opinion, is the closest to authentic that I have found in Phoenix). I only recently noticed that they also stock Cajun tasso, which is a cured pork product used for flavoring diishes (think pancetta... but not as fatty, and with a spicy Cajun twist). I must warn you though, this tasso is a bit fiery. I had to sample it at home before deciding to use it in a pasta alfredo-type dish and the cayenne was up-front and in my face! Yikes! Ahhh, I do like the burn though...\n\nI also consider this one of my sources for German meal ingredients. They have the authentic weisswursts I grew up on, and they sell cans of kraut and rotkohl if you don't want to make 'em from scratch.\n\nFor lunch, they feature a limited selection of their house-made sausages on a bun with chips and a drink for $5 as their daily \"Brown Bag Special\". This is a treat if you simply want to sample one of their offerings at a time. And their is a small lawn with a couple of outdoor dinettes behind the shop where you can eat.\n\nYou know you love to snitch a snack, or sneak a sausage. So git yer snausage-loving ass down to Schreiner's!", "business_id": "XRBTHOXaJK_AJ2wy5mX_1A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "2bFZ89v-L8C-r-w3-IeLFA", "text": "Every time I drive past Schreiner's, I wondered what lived inside this wooden red cottage. I knew it red sausage on the sign, but it just didn't seem big enough to be a butcher's shop. Well, I am happy to admit that I was wrong and that Schreiner's is the perfect example of big things sometimes come in small packages. Schreiner's may not have a ton of flare, but they have everything they need in the gigantic flavor found in their sausage. \n\nThis sausage shop might not be more than 1,000 square feet, but it's overtaken by two large glass cases full of every cut of sausage imaginable, including ground sausage and yes, even bacon. They also have slabs of delicious cheese, garnish to accompany sausage (such as sauerkraut) as well as condiments such as a delicious chipotle mustard that I purchased. \n\nI taste tested a couple different pieces of sausages thanks to the display of samples and decided to go with the Polish Sausage to BBQ. It was less than $3.00 for two sausages and let me tell you, they were large and in charge sausages. They were full of flavor and just the perfect amount of spice. \n\nI will definitely continue my visits to Schreiner's and I'm happy I finally stopped in to say hi to this little cottage!", "business_id": "XRBTHOXaJK_AJ2wy5mX_1A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "0qIsBt4EzBDCKrIviV55Ew", "review_id": "XGyDS41r91js-f0-i7mB-Q", "text": "Bet you never knew there was a Sausage Mecca in Phoenix.  So many great restaurants local and non local know about this place.  in cased meats are  done right here.", "business_id": "XRBTHOXaJK_AJ2wy5mX_1A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_2oYcAukTIaexAnsjUo9tg", "review_id": "gQ_TSFCXDqusWMlfA5lcDw", "text": "Literally the best. \n\nAlways have free samples and are willing to skewer just about everything they own on a toothpick for you to try.\n\nThis is a good first step if you dream of having a good relationship with a butcher like all those TV chefs do.", "business_id": "XRBTHOXaJK_AJ2wy5mX_1A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BHfbMHeKa6olyr8YDsI2VQ", "review_id": "L-qHJb_HXLpCLEHS75MWsA", "text": "Fresh and best.  Enough said.", "business_id": "XRBTHOXaJK_AJ2wy5mX_1A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ue9mYNOxPcicrU_UzhGluQ", "review_id": "UCf4oi-9dvH0vOkEs44jnQ", "text": "I tried a couple sausages I was expecting more from all the reviews", "business_id": "XRBTHOXaJK_AJ2wy5mX_1A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tqjY8__KQI5kE8pA41nUEw", "review_id": "I24MGlUlXXYgFdqvhcnyOg", "text": "I bought a bone-in, smoked half ham (12lbs - whoa!) for Thanksgiving and everyone that ate it said it was the best tasting ham they'd ever had! Not too salty, and the perfect amount of smoky flavor. \n\nAnd don't get me started on the sausage! When I went to pick up the ham the full deli case of sausage was staring me down - how could I NOT take some home. We ate the chicken apple sausage with eggs the next day and they were beyond flavorful. You could seriously taste the apples, it was that fresh!\n\nThe prices might be a little bit more than you'd typically find in a grocery store, but still reasonable, and for the quality of product it's totally worth it, plus it's locally owned!", "business_id": "XRBTHOXaJK_AJ2wy5mX_1A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "diDUDx82VePOC1hObkHwMw", "review_id": "BqkKAuQaPifbUSqyFQwPoA", "text": "Been coming here for over 15 years. If you are looking for a nice variety of sausages and lunch meats that are not just one ethnic group, this is a great place in central Phoenix to visit. Too many varieties to list them all. Today we got some of our favorites from the front meat case. Picked up some knockwurst, bockwurst, smoked andouille for homemade gumbo, smoked chicken with sun dried tomato and basil. Goes good with egg noodles and homemade pesto. Also decided to try a new one I had not seen before. Pork with figs and pistachio. Interesting. Then out of the freezer, some bulk Sicilian for homemade spaghetti sauce and some of the tasty southwest breakfast sausages that Richardson's uses on their restaurant menu. They make and supply sausages for a lot of the great valley's restaurants. I had a friend who owned a local restaurant and he wanted a certain type of sausage made from a place from back home in OR. He made arrangements and brought in a sample of his sausage and they came up with a recipe that hit the spot and then supplied him with batches the size he needed. Fire up the grill!", "business_id": "XRBTHOXaJK_AJ2wy5mX_1A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "U77393fobZIh4BWe0VkkWg", "review_id": "GyiTZkpLmYX_AvYBMA0OSg", "text": "First time at this place .Purchased the Portuguese smoked linguisa and chicken apple sausage . Wonderful!  This place is a must go to.  I am returning to purchase other sausages in preparation for our stay in Flagstaff .", "business_id": "XRBTHOXaJK_AJ2wy5mX_1A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bCxB-hgOn8ForK1VTIyEFQ", "review_id": "5aoXSADD3_7ClleKffpq4Q", "text": "Being from the Midwest, I thought we had some good sausage makers.  But Schreiner's takes a back seat to no one.  When looking thru several local menus, I noticed that many items noted that their sausages came from Schreiner's so I looked them up and stopped by.\n\nWe've been back for reorders since.  Wow, are their sausages wonderful.  It's hard to name a favorite.  They do Brats better than my favorite Milwaukee place.  My wife loves their Sicilian sausages and we both can't get enough of their sweet Italian sausages.\n\nAnd that's just the tip of their selections.  I highly recommend a trip to their storefront for the sausage lovers among you.", "business_id": "XRBTHOXaJK_AJ2wy5mX_1A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rHhSinSiLBhR4SOFE8E0ww", "review_id": "phpDLkiJanqwHGWSwQKIng", "text": "this is a great little place in downtown.  we have been going there for about 10 years now and never purchased a bad item. they even have great variety and you really cant beat their prices.  Growing up in Indiana this place is just like the little places i grew up with.  always fresh and always good.", "business_id": "XRBTHOXaJK_AJ2wy5mX_1A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "56R-8WllOzdN9aZdx8dV2A", "review_id": "XGMVsAvv7uSeOk31oE_ZmA", "text": "Excellent selection and taste!\n\nPolish Krakow is fantastic! Pierogi's are local (frozen) but, very good! Also got some fresh Polksa Kielbasa (not smoked) and it was tasty as well.\n\nBest for us was the chesse-furter - basically a cheese dog with a great snap and gooey cheese!\n\nI will be back for our next bbq!", "business_id": "XRBTHOXaJK_AJ2wy5mX_1A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V3LFcJ2Xk3Ol-rvgCqRY-Q", "review_id": "mWD7qnjtcxcl56pRomxRQg", "text": "Drove by this place since 84', finally decided to try it out, at first I was a little turned off by the young staff, not friendly at all, they didn't have Italian rope sausage, I had to pre order, very odd and the display case was very dirty and down right nasty.\nI did get the polish sausage and a few other goodies since I was already there.\nThe flavors of the meats are brilliant and the meat texture is awesome.\n\nI will be back next weekend, maybe a different staff this time.", "business_id": "XRBTHOXaJK_AJ2wy5mX_1A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9XmZiDDXs7OPLyaDz4Z4Vg", "review_id": "gcDFxGmZ7FWCx82sOszboA", "text": "Nice place with fair prices and quality sausage.", "business_id": "XRBTHOXaJK_AJ2wy5mX_1A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ckLJW7vcQsIk4Fc3ipXxgg", "review_id": "36D8bxf4AwoMAWzlGnLf2A", "text": "Best meat in town!", "business_id": "XRBTHOXaJK_AJ2wy5mX_1A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AVHseP2_PaUlCWhSsS7oKg", "review_id": "xu5uHCHzMPGEv9Q1WY8uvQ", "text": "My boss invited my to lunch today and we ended up here. I've lived in Arizona most of my life and have driven past hundreds of times but never stopped. \n\nGreat bag lunch special for around $5 includes a selection of sausage with a variety of condiments, bag of chips and a can of soda. I went with the jalape\u00f1o cheese and was not disappointed. \n\nYou can also stop by and pick up sausage and other meats by the pound. Potato and macaroni salads are also available. Best of all they have pierogi with a number of fillings. \n\nIf you haven't stopped, you're missing out.", "business_id": "XRBTHOXaJK_AJ2wy5mX_1A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wuCszpVPMIMyOCualnZtaw", "review_id": "QQjlDw2qpuvh6Vyr_r-qcQ", "text": "The redwood looking cottage \n\nI have worked in the downtown Phoenix Area for a long time and have driven by Schreiners numerous times but never stopped in, what a mistake on my part.. \n\nHowever, one day my curiosity got the best of me, \u00a0 My co-worker and I decided to give Schreiners a try for lunch. I went with the brown bag lunch special for just a mere $5. \u00a0The brown bag lunch includes a selection of sausage choices, a variety of condiments, bag of chips and a can of soda. I went with the New York Dog and even tho Schreiners offers a wide variety of condiments I kept it simple and went with mustard only. \u00a0I was not disappointed. The New York dog was fresh, delicious, and did I mention locally made. \n\nSchreiners offers sausage and other meats by the pound.. In addition to, potato salad, \u00a0macaroni salad,, breads, pierogi's with a number of fillings, and chorizo made daily in the store. \u00a0On my way out I picked up a pound of chorizo to go. \n\nAll I have to say about the chorizo is that Schreiners sells the freshest and best tasting chorizo around. Once you have Schreiners chorizo you will stop buying chorizo from anywhere else. Most store purchased \u00a0chorizo comes out greasy and oily but Schreiners does not. \u00a0Schreiners chorizo is full of flavor minus the grease and for less then $5.00 a pound \u00a0you get your moneys worth. \u00a0 Hands down this is the \u00a0best chorizo around. \n\nIf you haven't stopped by Schreiners you're missing out.", "business_id": "XRBTHOXaJK_AJ2wy5mX_1A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "h3WSnBJKQTndnejB4RrHrg", "review_id": "rckUupPdaPQ-LyEi9L1QgA", "text": "If Ferris Bueller were trying to sneak his way into one of the finer lunch establishments in Phoenix, there is little question that he would pretend to be Mr. Schreiner, the sausage king of Phoenix. Giving them a 5 star review is preaching to the choir of essentially all the major restaurants in town that serve their product. But, to truly appreciate Schreiner's, you must go to their tiny little shop and engage your senses. I throw a party every year that is basically buying beer, buns, cole slaw, potato salad and mustard at Costco; then proceeding to Schreiner's to buy an obscene amount and variety of sausage to grill up. Buy some fat knockwursts and cheese brats to balance out the spicy beer hots and linguisa. Also buy some of all the other sausage because why the hell not? One of the cool places in Phoenix that deserves a look next time you're near 7th and Osborn.", "business_id": "XRBTHOXaJK_AJ2wy5mX_1A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LdteVfjJzPb7OYmpE2LZhQ", "review_id": "Ep-uJtiCnjVNHDNLOPjJ8Q", "text": "JUST GO! I can't say enough good things about this place. I am here at least once a week to get my weekly pork products. Almost everything is made in house and fresh with no preservatives. Believe me when I tell you they have the best tasting sausage anywhere!!! The chorizo is an absolute dream and do not leave with out some in your bag! Make sure to also try their fresh lunch meats as well, killer! If you go for sausage I highly recommend the smoked linguisa. If you live even close to or visit PHX you have to go!", "business_id": "XRBTHOXaJK_AJ2wy5mX_1A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jLmHb71eKhw5xuDEyRZzCA", "review_id": "fPh9XS7D5ktWOwe-sq36_g", "text": "Consistently delicious sausages, whether uncooked or smoked.  I only wish the store wasn't so far away.", "business_id": "XRBTHOXaJK_AJ2wy5mX_1A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wEwU88bt18BUf7DhHDRbHw", "review_id": "ezV03r4iqO02s2d6sWoFfg", "text": "I had driven past schreiner's for ages and not realized that there was a meat store attached to their facility.\n\nWhat a gem! Best place to see locovores and Valley chef's on a daily basis.\n\nI pick up lunch meet charcuterie of salami's and pepperoni's sliced to order. \n\nSausages deliver a whole treat, with several choices ranging from breakfast (maple, fig, bacon) to dinner sausages and everything in between.\n\nBring a cooler and cash! You will want to load up.", "business_id": "XRBTHOXaJK_AJ2wy5mX_1A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5TgO3sLlKdIlZXgP6U27NQ", "review_id": "cp0ELL_rf9Torrym5_8h7A", "text": "LOVE Schreiner's!    Their products are of the highest quality and we are so happy to serve a variety of their artisan meats at our restaurant.  They are a great local business and good people --- they so deserve all of their success!", "business_id": "XRBTHOXaJK_AJ2wy5mX_1A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x7supU8W1Ru7k7QOXaI2og", "review_id": "UtvH0gb-em0Jltr5fk8wlQ", "text": "A sausage lover's heaven. Maybe the most impressive sausage selection I've ever seen. Whole Foods has nothing on this store. I think I'm in love.", "business_id": "XRBTHOXaJK_AJ2wy5mX_1A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0qOpCKNTt2r3WB4oqEA7mQ", "review_id": "0RNfBct77cW3vzsAJck_6A", "text": "The finest brauts around.  Fresh, family business,  selection is wonderful with prices that force you to come back again and again.", "business_id": "XRBTHOXaJK_AJ2wy5mX_1A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "A_O8wZOsMTPwyeYA4-Rsow", "review_id": "vN-Cm_Pc-Yr7AqfjkBO8Kw", "text": "Best Blues and \"American Roots\" venue in Phoenix ... small and extreamly low stage ... place can pack up depending upon the act ...", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ybnN1rEY9Fm_p2SPkv_-uA", "review_id": "bsPvYcsINzP_iXYekZNL_A", "text": "I've been reluctantly been dragged to the Rhythm Room a number of times and have never regretted it.  I hate paying covers, so the beginning of the night usually involves me bitching about the five bucks I have to shell out.  \n\nOnce inside though, there's nothing quite like RR.  It's got freaks on the dance floor, a good crowd that's usually pumped to listen to some good tunes, cheap drinks and fast bartenders.  \n\nI'm usually reluctant to go some place when I don't know the band and I'm sure others are as well, so lemme address that: I've been to RR seven or so times since moving here and have never been let down.  They book great, bluesy-soul acts that I always enjoy. Far and away the best bands I've seen in Phoenix.\n\nSo quit whining about cover charges, go to the Rhythm Room and shake what your momma gave you.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "Y6JYwz6W-XZgAGQlDSdQlg", "text": "The Rhythm Room is hands-down one of my favorite places to see music in Phoenix. Along with the Clubhouse, they are picking up the slack that the Mason Jar has left behind . . . \n\nI've seen a few great shows here, and all were unexpected. Tickets are affordable and you can get up close and personal with the way the stage is set up. \n\nThere are a few bars throughout, both inside and outside, making it easy to catch a breath of fresh air during one of your lesser favorite tunes to grab a beer or a cocktail. \n\nThey went on a run here in Sep/Oct where they were bringing solid acts what seemed like every week but I haven't heard much from them lately that caught my attention. Not touring season, I suppose. Keep your eyes peeled though, as Rhythm Room has asserted itself as one of the premier spots to catch a show in town.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "eBFm-lABQiKpaUcPDfYOgA", "review_id": "vILe5GoyZzO-vsK1a_Khbg", "text": "Finally had my first Rhythm Room experience last night which is incredible because I moved within walking distance of it 5 months ago. I took full advantage of such for the VHS or Beta/Walter Meego show by getting my pre-party on at my place, walking over, and going through a small kaleidescope of drinks there to gauge their prices and quality.\n\nG&T's were 4 dollars, small, and not that alcoholic or tasty. Pretty disappointing for a hole in the wall bar on a Tuesday night. Next I went to Stella which was 4.50, also disappointing. Next, I struck paydirt when I got a can of PBR which was on special for 1.50. 1.50! There was a huge sign too! How did I miss that! I made sure to atone for my mistake by drinking as many as possible during the VHS or Beta performance.\n\nThe venue itself is not incredibly moving, but serviceable. Just a rectangular, closed off brick building painted black on the inside with no decorations other then some blue tube lighting around the bar and some broken down ceiling fans. I'm fine with a broken down old music venue for a show, but this place doesn't seem like it was ever much. I think they could do a little something to give it more character. \n\nAlso disappointing was the HUGE smoking patio which has no view of the inside and you can't bring a drink out. Why is this happening at places like here and the Lost Leaf?\n\nBut overall I still had a great time at the show and was very appreciative of the 1.50 PBR special. Plenty of bar stools around the place (where you can still have a great view of the stage) to sit during open acts and breaks is also a huge plus. 3.5 stars.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HfwO9GnaP-9VdI0afwgmrA", "review_id": "xOhahJ1sMDgPpL0MGOc5lw", "text": "I love how there is an option to pick Valet, for Parking. LOL. The Rhythm Room doesn't have valet parking. It's not in Scottsdale!. Valet Parking annoys me, but that is for another forum. \n\nSo the Rhythm Room is.... the Rhythm Room. I wouldn't say it will blow you away with decor, layout, or drinks. It's an eclectic mix of young and old, and is what you expect from a blues club, all about the music. That really sums up what this club is about, you go there for good Blues and Rock music, and that's it. I recommend it to all those that like raw clubs, with character. I personally like places you walk into, and wonder \"should I be in here?\" Those are the best experiences by far. You walk into a Scottsdale bar, and wonder \"should I be here?\" People will let you know if you don't fit in. At the  Rhythm Room, all are welcome, bring us your tired, your poor, your weak. You aren't judged there...you just go to jam.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "7__cS2SX4_Ipqw4n962bEA", "text": "The cool thing about they Rhythm Room is the variety of people there.\nAlmost every time I go, there's a girl on the dance floor...on roller skates!  Then there will be a few punk-types, rockabilly, country, of all ages.  That's the kind of place I like.\nAlso, if you get hungry, there's a guy out back in a trailer selling pork sandwiches.  Not the greatest, but perfect after a night of live music", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Cp-PV8rsypbO-xBrQ6KmQg", "review_id": "dLQTwTFb9qiSoJcNs6q8ng", "text": "The Rhythm Room is a very Phoenix type of place... from a time when Phoenix was desperately trying to become the next Los Angeles - early 1990s - and failing at it. It's a big box in the middle of a crappy parking lot in a borderline crappy neighborhood. \n\nI went there tonight to see The Section Quartet - they were covering an entire Radiohead album using only string instruments.It was good, but I was falling asleep in there with the stale air and dreamy music. The sound has always been pretty good at this place which is perhaps one of the saving graces. \n\nThe last time I was here they allowed smoking inside. I'd say it an improvement. They have fans on the ceiling, but they don't run them. Air doesn't circulate and since there's no smoke anymore to cover up the smells, every 5 minutes you have to endure someones nasty ass gas. Yes, people at the Rhythm Room are farters. Perhaps because they are so full of hot air? The Room draws a bit of an artsy (yet very diverse) crowd.\n\nApart from the lack of oxygen and the dungeon-like darkness with no windows and the boxy prison-like 4 walls and the cheap uncomfortable seating - this place is pretty charming. I kinda like seeing shows here... I don't love it, mind you - but it's a good little venue for certain types of music. They're pretty good about getting you drinks and most of the staff is pretty friendly.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "-F32Vl8Rk4dwsmk0f2wRIw", "review_id": "4Z80F9aRKZDPmGo2dLlnaA", "text": "I'm pretty particular about 'where' i see shows.  A crappy venue can kill a good artist and put up a good fight against a great one.\n\nFortunately, The Rhythm Room needn't worry about quashing the entertainment value of one of their nationally touring acts.  And the RR really does get some of the best independent acts on tour.  For artists worthy of smallish venues, this place should be as legendary as the Whiskey in Hollywood, but unfortunately, its located on, like the kiddie ride portion of Los Angeles, central Phoenix.\n\nFor a venue, they have really smokin deals on alcohol, like PBR for $2.50.  Considering that you couldn't get that deal ANYWHERE playing live music, i consider it a humongous bargain.  \n\nThey have a smoking patio that you can still hear the music during those 5 mins, and the venue is easy to get in and out of.\n\nIt DOES tend to get crowded once the main act is on, especially near the bar, but I've never waited more than a couple of minutes for a drink and i can always find a good view of the stage.\n\nWhen acts like Bob Schneider come around, the place is ROWDY.  Indie acts like VHS or Beta and Midlake are near priceless to see in such a small joint.\n\nand sometimes shows that pique too much interest will be moved to their big cousin Marquee.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wy7f9DOuBEOenhnA7KIKoQ", "review_id": "hQ1SdNcpf5okNhco2MyWQw", "text": "Oh Rhythm Room, how I adore thee!\n\nI have seen some of the greatest Blues legends play here and have never been disappointed.   Whenever The Rhythm Room All-stars play, I definitely try to make it.  They are rockin'.  \n\nI dig the dancing, the bbq (mmmmmm)  and I enjoy when the f*ck the police guy is roller skating on the dance floor!\n\nI do recommend getting there early if you want a table and a chair.  For bands I really want to see I get there before they open, get in line, get a table, then someone in my party goes to grab us some bbq and we start drinking and eating and waiting for the music to start!  \n\nI always have a great time here!  And now that you can't smoke it's even better!", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "xG_deO6cSvgxD-CPAmoBug", "text": "Still Dark. Still Swank. Still Small. \n\nMY RECENT EXPERIENCE:\n\nRhythm Room is a great place to catch live music. Don't let the location fool you. This venue brings in a wide mix of acts, including Rogue Wave, which I happily saw here last night. What a great show! \n\nThe parking lot was cramped, but we managed to find a spot (luckily). I don't recommend coming in the middle, between the opener and the headliner, unless you have good luck, which we did. \n\n1. We found one of the last parking spots.\n2. We easily got in, though the placed seemed packed to capacity.\n3. We found a great place to stand, with a full view of the stage.\n4. Two seats opened up for us, so we got to sit down for most of the show! \n\nI was disappointed to see RR no longer carries Alaskan Amber - not even on tap, which they once did. They do now offer Kiltlifter and 8th St. Ale on tap, though, which is cool. There's also 2 Hefs to pick from, along with Guinness, of course. \n\nBut, let me be frank: The Guinness I ordered didn't taste like Guinness, not even the most flat tap Guinness I've had. My friend concurred that her Blue Moon didn't taste like the Hef she loves. Bummer. For $9.50 for two plastic cups, we decided one beer apiece was enough.\n\nThat's another thing... Plastic cups? Why not recycle? Geez. \n\nRR is also a great place to learn about future shows - there and around town. Fliers are posted up all over the front entryway and there's a table near the door just covered in announcements. Plus, here you'll find your staple local rags - New Times, Get Out and Java. \n\nRR definitely deserves 4 stars. They could still work to improve their acoustics and the stability of the stage. Poor Rogue Wave. They joked that they just experienced a small earthquake. \"Did you feel that? The stage just moved!\" (I got that on video!) \n\n*\n*\n*\n\nFIRST IMPRESSIONS:\n\nDark. Swank. Small. \n\nThis place is a treasure chest of fun. From beer on tap to mixed drinks, have your pick of the bar. Grab a table or saddle up to bar - just be sure you call dibs on your seat before the rush hits. \n\nThis place gets hoppin' during certain events. I've been here to see Chris Durante, Louisiana Red and Maritime -- all very unique acts. Each time I've gone, the place is happenin'. Don't worry about your hair, your jeans or your first impressions. Save that for Scottsdale. This is a place you go not to be seen but to hear true, genuine, blow-you-away music... all without paying a hefty price. Ticket prices range from $8 to $18. It's worth it. \n\nSo why not 5 stars? The acoustics. They could be so much better. No, it's not the noise and the volume that bothers me. It's the inability to hear the vocals when the band is jammin' out. So, for slower sets, I definitely recommend this place. However, you wouldn't want to see My Chemical Romance on stage at this venue. Of course, would you want to see those guys on stage at any venue? Ah, I digress...", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-zwhCCgyeypDjppfCylWSA", "review_id": "npjW1HXkVMNHKxPFEvz3rg", "text": "I'm still slowly trying to get know Phoenix and I'm happy I found this place.  Typical dark dingy music venue. Well, couldn't really tell if it was dingy because it was so dark. I like it that way. I can sit in my little dark cocoon and let the music wash over me. I'm sure if the lights were on I would see all the crusty layers caking the walls, but who wants to see that?\n\nWent to see Grand Ole Party. Great show! They were the opening band for some other band, but didn't stick around that long because they weren't my thing. My sister and I got some great seats. Never seen so much seating in all my life. (in this kind of venue) Perfect for lazy people like me. The little pen made out of road construction fencing where they corralled all the teeny boppers was a little funny. I don't think I've ever seen that kind of setup. Those kids must have cooties.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "90a6z--_CUrl84aCzZyPsg", "review_id": "N3tIjejMw23RdX6C5ARkTg", "text": "I saw a band named \"Captured by Robots\" play here a couple years ago. It was a fantastic and terrifying show at the same time. The crowd here is all over the place - the band seems to determine the crowds sanity level. Highly recommended if there is a band playing here that you want to see.\n\nWithout the music this is just another dive bar - with the music, it is perfect.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "d6k6oKxaGvvtSwT5h_loSg", "review_id": "OPKlVRgRj9rgWWK5JAt8EQ", "text": "Yes, it is a run down, dark and stale room but they host some killer music.  Plus, if I refused to hear like music in old dark venues I would have missed some amazing music in L.A., Chicago, NYC and even here in KC. \n\nI care about the music, so this place did it for me...great night. \n\n I will check out who is playing the next time I am in town.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "W9n_ZyVCXD0HfPqn6qriOw", "review_id": "PjcI0032r6DIO0465LzhXQ", "text": "I have yet to find a better blues, jump blues, swing, etc... venue in Phoenix.\n\nSo, on the Phoenix scale of music venues it gets 5 stars.\n\nYes, it's a dive. Which is a good thing.  No pretentious personalities at the Rhythm Room. Cheep beer, a decent dance floor, decent sound and great music are all that really matter.  Rhythm Room has them all.  It kinda reminds me of the Foothill (R.I.P.) in Long Beach, CA. And that's a good thing. I miss the Foothill dearly.\n\nAlso, what is possibly the best show (Mates of State), out of hundreds I've ever seen in many cities across the U.S.,  was at the Rhythm Room.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "UYBI9c3eu-F7Gux_LRt-Bg", "review_id": "uW04S7yA4_LR5-s86oWHhQ", "text": "The Rhythm Room is a great place for musicians to play. It is dark, but not musty. The music that comes through the speakers is incredible. The only part that I found strange was that you had to stay in the bar area to drink. You could not bring the alcoholic drinks to your table and chair. I guess it must be whoever is performing, if they make it an all ages show, then the bar has to follow certain rules. If you have not been to the Rhythm Room I highly suggest it. I found the staff to be very nice. There is also plenty of parking in their parking lot. Other artists that are going to be playing there in the up coming months are, Ernie Halter, Brendan James, with a special guest on September 2nd.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kos4MkM2h0UAdupVDuTziQ", "review_id": "gS_vMfnB27CTnRhr_5Tmdw", "text": "I went to the Rhythm Room this past week to see a band that I have been waiting 14 years to see.  I was so relieved and impressed when I saw the sound guy taking his time to get the levels just right and listening from every corner of the room to be sure everyone was hearing the band at its best.  The servers and bartenders were nice and attentive even though there was a pretty large crowd.  The only thing that bugged me was the totally drunk guy wandering around yelling complete nonsense while the band played.  The bartenders clearly serve until you are a blubbering idiot.  I guess to some people this would get them another star, not take one away.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "FHJUj7EHB9nB2czVOzQX3Q", "review_id": "UEHm0TluR2yhWB2-zvwP-w", "text": "This place has a great little vibe and fantastic music. I have to admit, I'm not very hip when it comes to the Blues but I definitely enjoy listening to it when given the chance. It was a nice change to look into the crowd and see 21-year-old college students, to middle age moms, to retired couples all getting down and dancing. You rarely see such an eclectic mix of people, from every color of the rainbow, and all ages, just enjoying the music. The few times I've been there have been quite an experience, and I always leave very happy to have found a place like this in Phoenix. \n\nThe drinks are super cheap, the sound is good, and the music is wonderful!", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "oIVsVM8H273aoT1JUmsDIg", "review_id": "uP_bYL8lxh58KTDny3poIw", "text": "My first visit to the Rhythm Room was about a month ago, (yes, I'm just getting around to reviewing it), and I was pretty pleased. This particular night and particular show didn't garner a huge turnout, but it was decent for a Tuesday show that had a line-up of singer-songwriters (not your typically bluesy feel, but great nevertheless). \n\nWe had to wait outside until the doors opened, and there was a fairly small line that had already formed when we got there. It was an all-ages show, so the bouncer gave out wrist-bands to the over-21 crowd.  And, like other smaller venues that have all-ages shows, the room was divided up for the over-21 drinkers and the under-age-wish-the-could-drink crowd.  I hate that set-up, but whatever.\n\nThe staff was really nice, and the cocktail waitresses were cool. The drinks were pretty weak, but it is probably in the attempt to get you to buy more. The sound system on this particular night was kind of touchy, but the performer worked his way around it.\n\nOverall, pretty nice venue, and I'll definitely go back to check out their other musical offerings.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "0bNXP9quoJEgyVZu9ipGgQ", "review_id": "cSKn-pFcfci8rkUAUP51eg", "text": "My first and only visit thus far was many, many moons ago as part of a large meetup group.  Many of us started to gather outside around 7p.  I arrived a little earlier since I planned on trying some BBQ at the stand located outside the venue.  The meat sampler I had was tasty, and it was easier to turn down the cornbread since it looked rather dry.  Instead, I said hello to a beautiful slice of peach cobbler :D  While I cannot eat raw peaches anymore (a pity really, since I only started eating fresh, not canned, peaches around 2 or 3 years ago and LOVE them!), I've found that cooked peaches are safer for me, which I am thankful for.  I recall thinking that the cobbler was good.  \n\nMusicians started to set up around 8, and the first band began playing at 9p.  I enjoyed the many bands that performed that night.  The acoustics of the room was very good considering the venue's history.  I did notice that the crowd here was an amalgam of various age groups, and everyone did seem to be having a lot of fun.  One downside I found was how busy the bar was, esp. since all I wanted was ice water.  Perhaps someone should install a bottled water vending machine.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "HNcM0uD6ZMehY3777xxuFg", "text": "I had almost forgot about the Rhythm Room, and then in the space of two weeks I have been twice. I saw Tim Reynolds (best known for his work with Dave Matthew's Live at Luther College) and the witty and wiry electronica band from the UK Fujiya & Miyagi. Neither of these bands would be considered Blues, but this gives you an appreciation for the diverse talent the Rhythm Room brings in. \n\nTheir sound system is great, the drinks are strong and the staff is friendly. The only improvement this place needs is a Marquee sign to remind us of all the great shows happening on a nightly basis.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "5mnhUiRWi-q6nX7TkicE2A", "review_id": "6WBPwfuCFmYI0wYAn9e2QQ", "text": "The Rhythm Room was the first blues bar I visited when I moved here to Arizona. I randomly showed up for their fall music festival.  I saw so many great local acts that I had no idea existed! And It was my first introduction to Big Pete Pearson.  That guy puts on a GREAT show and always interacts with the crowd and will talk to any random bar patron who wants to praise his performance or just talk music. The RR is also really good about showcasing newer bands from all over the country of all genres. The drinks are cheap, the bartenders are awesome and always show ample cleavage. The crowd on any given night ranges from the young hipsters to the AARP crowd who still dress up for a night on the town with cocktails and dancing. There is no pretension here.  I love this place and everytime I go, I wonder why I've been away for so long.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "HjhR3u17OjxD4s8t3toTfg", "review_id": "Tm1F9Z67nw74rFIS9GIDTQ", "text": "\"The blues don't make you poor, the blues don't bring you down. [The] blues is a thing, you get sad, like when things ain't going right... the blues picks you up. Blues is a pick-up, it's not a let-down.\"---John Lee Hooker \n\nthe \"blues\" have become one of my favorite genres of music, after having visited the \"rhythm room\" here in phoenix. i had the special privilege of seeing the nephew of the late great johnny lee hooker, who was just stopping in to see the \"sisters of the blues\" perform. \njohnny lee hooker passed away a few years ago, and with him went a legacy of sound. a performer whose music sparked the post world war two blues movement, and who also made a foundation for many musicians like santana. santana commented, \"when i was a child, he was the first circus i wanted to run away with.\"\n\nwhen i arrived that night, i was met with a dark and down-home atmosphere, greeted by strangers in zoot suits, dancing grannies, blues vagabonds, and a slew of other diverse but equally interesting faces. of the many faces of night life in phoenix, this was certainly a first. within 20 minutes the musicians were on stage. a five-woman band, a soulful, homely black woman with a deeply passionate cry, a lead guitarist/back-up/lead singer/incredibly talented harmonika player, a drummer, a very spirited bass guitarist, and another lead guitar. i was transported to the deep south, felt the pain and the emotional drama of the music, and could not believe my ears. i had lived decades without experiencing this music first-hand. as the night went on, the music was more charged and alive, and people began to fill the dance floor, as the harmonika went into exceedingly daring levels of sound. after a much needed intermission, they brought a very special guest on stage. archie lee hooker, the nephew of johnny lee hooker. he looked to be in his sixties, sporting a black suit, a wide brim-hat, and a pipe. this man took care of his uncle in the end stage of his life, and we were all honored to receive him here. he blessed us with a song, in which he danced, strutted, and crooned across the stage. although he only did one song, it will remain in my memories forever.\nlong live the blues!\n\nthough this venue caters to other genres of music, I recommend this place for blues :)", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "juETsil28wzqAuve28NZKw", "review_id": "sQVyQOo1zis7Z7gTdoAIqw", "text": "Went there this past Saturday for Big Petes new CD release.  Always fun.  Waiting 15 minutes for a drink however is too long.  Older female bartender strategically ignores you unless she is bored.   Door guys were cool.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pZo_t94pcextIITq8tyDpQ", "review_id": "gQrF2MryCm9iDdG_BV4Qnw", "text": "Really not my kind of place. entered in from the rear of the bar and fell in love. The music last night was amazing!!! If you like good bluse music and kind of friendly people.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "kuShIXalQPy0vqI_N7bz7A", "review_id": "HUIV_gSeUdyTB3AU1t8NiA", "text": "I really think this is my favorite place to see a show.  I haven't actually gone to see the regular house bands but I have been there to see some indie music groups and each time I was completely content with the sound.  Whether you choose to stay in the back by the bar or move in closer to the stage, there isn't a bad spot in the house (except for the bathroom because you can't see the band).  The only thing that is a tad annoying is when a quiet band (Bowerbirds) plays their sweet melodic music, stop talking so loud and give the band some respect and let the people who are there to enjoy the music really enjoy it.  I do understand the need to be chatty since they serve some stiff drinks but if you are there to simply drink, just choose a different night when the music is loud.  I can't thank the Rhythm Room enough for bringing the diversity to their stage!", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eI_iX-so_LNK_Tke1-osig", "review_id": "AhV6mFhMF7PgeReHce6zgQ", "text": "So, clearly the musician's make the night.  Our night was not so hot.   Half of the bad that we caught wasn't worthy of stage time, the other half was.  The horn players were exceptional, the Keyboardist wasn't.  I'll stick to the facility.  The Rhythm Room is a Phoenix, classic on the music scene, or so I'm told.  This was evident when Paul Reed showed up with his horn and just joined the band on stage.  That was cool and made you feel like you were in the right place.  Beyond that, I'm can't really claim that this place is worth the time.  We'll have to try it again to confirm, yet my urge to do so isn't high right now.  The neighborhood is questionable.  The entrance is not obvious, the bar and the service are not inviting.  The music area of the building is excellent.  You sit very close to the band.  The one thing they need to fix within that is two sets of band doors would allow for a much faster setup/teardown between bands.  We waited for an hour between bands.  The Rhythm Room is missing an opportunity here, they need a comedian or something the fill the gap.  \n\nSome fresh eyes on how this place is run could really make some simple improvements.  Just because it's a known classic doesn't mean that it can't change for the better.  The one thing they have right is that the sound is good and if they're getting good bands, then it makes for a great night.  The annoyances only become obvious when you have an hour to descern them between bands.\n\nThe musician's interaction with the crowd before and after shows is really cool.  This makes everyone involved feel like they're in the scene.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_uL7OiQSfNsCd60DrAf7qQ", "review_id": "j1oTnEFQfSH_TV-jzIP-JQ", "text": "Love the Rhythm Room! I saw Grand Archives there this week and it is the perfect little venue to see any band. Any seat is a good one. The bar is big so you never have to wait to long to get a cocktail. \n\nThe only thing I would like is that you could take your drinks out to the patio. With the admission of the 18+ crowd they have to confine the booze to one side and it's not the smoking side. I guess only once vice at a time.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 11, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "hFtlFksrcLaWHGPNa6SmeA", "review_id": "EswX6xKXeN84H2KiNgQ71g", "text": "I really dig the rhythm room! I went to a concert here on Monday night. \n\nit was cute.\nit was quaint.\nit was CLEAN.\ngreat bartenders, love the option to sit or to stand. \n\nthe sound guy was a bit off and im pretty sure my ear is still ringing from the high pitched squeel when the microphones got too close to the speaker or something. but hey, it happens i guess. \n\ni had a blast at this sweet little spot.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AdVBY7Ow_ICQLfVEbf_nTw", "review_id": "jB972M1vm2PTUeVb_qmv5w", "text": "Rhythm Room- by far PHX's best venue. \n\nIt will be no shocker in 2010 when every concert goer in PHX becomes acquainted with Rhythm Room. It's going to pick up the slack for Phoenix's lack of venues...which is good, b/ this place is great. Way better than the clubhouse...21+ can actually see the stage! \n\nI'm rooting for you Rsquared.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HEag_QERXNbyGmNgA6no2Q", "review_id": "Z66hjZYGpPR0mKeTZjEsaw", "text": "awesome! On more than one occasion I found myself coming to this place some acts are quite strange but that's what I go for.  Also cool bartenders and cool vibe throughout matt white once was playing his show shoe-less just real laid back kind of place although the crowd did get a little crazy during some mean theremin playing by a band whose name fails me at the moment...also if you like pabst blue ribbon look no further.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jqFDkYxNORSbSYRM0eZXVA", "review_id": "D0MtSyuKX9XRNrWmF_sItg", "text": "I love this place. Great music! If you live in town or are just passing through, RR is a great place to stop in and have a good time.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "asoOzbwJYsyzOgqCNf4sAQ", "review_id": "U4UDH_IPeTSCzF4NGyoUag", "text": "I went here years ago when I was young and enjoyed dancing. I always felt sort of exposed the way the seating was. There is that long row of bar stools that makes you feel on display. Now I prefer listening to music rather than dancing to it (except at home where I often break into dance for no reason whatsoever.) So now I say I love you Rhythm Room. You make me feel like Goldilocks except without the long walk in the woods and home burglary part. You are not to hot, not to cold, you are just right. Not to big, not to small, again... you got it right. And I haven't even broken a bar stool yet. Nor have I fallen asleep while at the Rhythm Room. I am done with the young hip scene I use to visit at the Emerald Lounge, before it was turned into a Starbucks. If I go someplace like that now it always seems too loud and my personal space always feels violated. I still feel to young for the lounge act at Scottsdale's blahblahblah so where do I fit in? Where do I fit in? Where can I go for good music and not stand out like a, well, just not stand out. I dislike big crowds and arenas. Small venues are fine if you are not the only audience member and will be missed if you need to get up to pee.  The beer is cold but my friends who prefer a gin and tonic can also be taken care of. The people who work there are nice, no attitude, and are actually very cool. If it gets a little crowded or if you feel like chatting someone up they have a patio. Finally I have found a place where I can blend in and listen to the music I love. Bowerbirds, check. St. Vincent, check. Now, if you could just book Grizzly Bear it would be true love and I would live happily ever after.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 11, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "v5k-__wHo2xPI25WO-dcQA", "review_id": "pgi6mn1jTVeU6C4eH6d4iA", "text": "Lets face it, Phoenix does not have the most amazing music scene in the universe, and with that we get crappy music venues.. although out of the few we have to choose from, Rhythm Room might be my favorite.  \n\nEven though its kinda small, they have everything you could ask for in a music venue.. great sound system, decent bathrooms - yeah I said it, really cool bartenders and really great drink specials. I actually just saw a Tweet that called their specials \"infamous\".. either way, this place is the jam, literally.\n\nThree complaints:\n1. Its hot as balls inside.\n2. The door girl has the personality of a napkin and is extremely unfriendly.\n3. You cant take your drinks out to the closed off patio and unless its some zoning law or whatever, thats pretty lame..\n\nAside from that, im a fan! Now if only we could get more bands to stop out here.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qABKRj1ggJmtvrL9FMFtuA", "review_id": "yvXN6p-gZSzAAu_l1w0cRQ", "text": "I tagged along last minute on Tuesday night with some friends to see They Promised Us Jetpacks. It reminded me a lot of Hollywood Alley but I like the Rhythm Room better somehow. Loud but not too loud, crowded but not too crowded and enough character without leaving the floor as sticky as a porn shop. In other words, Goldilocks would feel right at home.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XRjmRSO4XhkUVMKVJOSEIA", "review_id": "f7KGfFunt4tMrQIqUM68_g", "text": "Since I just poured through a number of reviews for this establishment, I feel ready to brawl.  Here goes *dukes up*...\n\nThis is a great... GREAT blues and rock venue.  It's small, it's cramped, it's hot, it's loud, it's junky yet sophisticated, it has alcohol and bathrooms, and it's near a dubious part of town.  Basically, without any one of these components, it might not be worth anything.  Fortunately, it has all the pieces, and is a complete music venue.\n\nI feel my opinion has to be worth something because I'm from Music City, USA (Nashville, TN for anyone who cares or didn't know) YEEHAW!  While you're now thinking I'm a hick, I will suggest that living in Nashville brings one close to music and allows one to know where to find it.  This place is grade A.  Phoenix could use more live music, but www.statesidepresents.com has an incredible list of shows to come in 2010 if anyone is interested...  I digress.\n\nRhythm Room is awesome.  Saw some crappy Battle of the Bands here and didn't care for the music, but was in awe of the ambiance.  Cheers, Rhythm Room.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XHhvOeDw9PmQyBRpl0lFcw", "review_id": "JcdpfHhCIjFcr-4dD17cow", "text": "Venues in this city just keep disappearing, fortunately the Rhythm Room is there to pick up the slack.  I enjoy this venue quite a bit, the sound is well done and the drinks are priced well.  I enjoy the divider is going down the middle of the room, so both sides can see the stage pretty well.  The parking isn't too bad and the bathrooms are not completely disgusting.\n\nMy chief complaint is it is usually really hot in there, but at least you can go outside to the patio to take a breather (even in the summer it still feels better).  21+ shows are great there, as I believe you can take your drinks to the patio.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "opjBZ0ImnKv5eRNQZ-98DQ", "review_id": "5QNZF9QAkReIgsat5vfk8w", "text": "I've grown to love the Rhythm Room even though it's a little dive that's always too hot. Seems like there are always acts I'm interested in and not only is it usually pretty cheap to get in, I'm not above drinking the $1.50 cans of PBR. I'll probably end up catching a show here a couple times a month from here on out.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "8FTg--_8mohjmlns2eEphA", "text": "If you've ever driven past the Rhythm Room and wondered what it's like, I suggest you park your car next time and go inside. You won't regret it. The Rhythm Room is a great dive hidden in Central Phoenix and home to some of the best Blues Singers in the Southwest. We're no New Orleans but with headliners like the King of Arizona Blues, Big Pete Pearson, you don't have to travel to the South to get your fix of Blues. If you get there early and you're hungry for some true home-style BBQ, check out Rack Shack BBQ just outside the Rhythm Room. \n\nThe Rhythm Room is a classic venue filled with true charm and culture. It's off the beaten bath which adds to its charm and I guarantee that you'll have a good time any day of the week.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z0w6C-21dwt1rXOhmepJJw", "review_id": "GaM8BHlQ7vid-C0BKaH6Hw", "text": "What can i say about this spot...I love it, have seen some of the best rockabilly there is! And some kick ass blues along the way. This is defiantly a good date takin place, because the music is always lusty and makes you wanna grind on someone in a slow good not slutty way! and if you are single there are always a boatload of pretty people to look at... this reminds me of going back in time whenever i can go see a good show here...", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wIi2J1UGRB2G_3vu5eNK3g", "review_id": "SE3VwzudABGyL9Pt6hpELQ", "text": "some of my favorite memories are dancing the night away at the rhythm room! great bands, great space, great atmosphere! one of my fave music venues in the valley!", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cHoC_bpAfmsgdRhe04A3lw", "review_id": "8LbnAiVJyuNmJCvQ3FDLug", "text": "Very cool venue for live music, mainly because it's small and you can easily interact with the artists. There's also seating, so if you get there early enough, you can get a seat. The pricing seems like it varies depending on who performs. I got to go for free so no complaints from me. They have a bar in the back and there is plenty of parking. When I was watching rehearsal, it seemed like the artists were having trouble adapting to the sound resonating back onto the stage, but once it went live, they sounded amazing. \n\nI saw a smoking area, which I didn't go out to, but I assume is where the patio seating is. I also didn't use the bathroom so I don't know how clean it is. \n\nOne of my favorite venues from Phoenix, since I haven't found many that I like", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Um8eFxZBCxCR4FNGO0DeEA", "review_id": "NAzt_LGXrJlz_iOvilEdsg", "text": "Rhythm Room is all about the music. Great place to see national acts in an intimate setting on the cheap. Good sound system and perfect views from every place in the room. I think the furthest you can ever be from the stage while in the main room might be 30 feet. I'm not a beer drinker but don't always want to dive into a bottle of Grey Goose, so I like that they have Ace Pear Cider on tap. The bathroom is small but clean. My only complaint is the neighborhood - I'm always afraid I'll get jumped in the parking lot and am really surprised that my car hasn't been broken into there.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9b5TY9v0-RibDNYUDqvDmA", "review_id": "Q8lBtqnv1lhgpbWB2_M0Wg", "text": "This place is like the equivalent of The Clubhouse, in Tempe, but in Phoenix. The layout makes no sense, and the character of the building is incredibly, old and out dated. Especially with as many good acts and money they bring in, its time to reinvest your money to renovate/improve. They pull in great acts but almost always the venue pushes me away from seeing them. Not worth it.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Kqvfep2mxS10S50FbVDi4Q", "review_id": "ZcVHXOiEYo_jONaOUxprZg", "text": "We stopped in here Saturday night.\n\nThis place is a great value for your entertainment dollar.\n\nGood music, cheap beer and great people watching!", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "pv82zTlB5Txsu2Pusu__FA", "review_id": "Xoma9CSgDDd4Dh4i9qtF_Q", "text": "Ahh\nwhat a great place to watch, hear, and feel some live music. The Rhythm Room has an \"electric feel\" to it! It is a great spot for the blues, some really talented blues acts pass thru here on a regular basis. I would say the best time i had here was a few months back when The AppleSeed Cast played, in it's entirety, Low Level Owl vol. I&II. OMFG what a great intimate space to hear such sprawling ear drum shattering prog rock!\nMy face was melted.\nThe Rhythm Room's layout is a little akward for sure, what with that stomach level pony wall that segregates the crowd, it's such a bitch getting stuck behind that thing. Assumably it's to divide up the 21 on under crowds but i wouldnt know, maybe when it was designed in the early 70's or whenever these sort of 1/4 walls were all the rage, personally i'd just as soon knock it down and open up the space. meh no big.\nIf you are a music fan, and enjoy cheap stiff drinks, i'd say this is one of the many great venues in phx that can provide both in heavy doses.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "f3LA83yEEBMj9q92H28O7w", "review_id": "V4N_l_bAs-qYRxkqbospZw", "text": "Great blues, great beer, great visiting bands. 'nuff said.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "osTJkim9SGhRBRZ09_hMew", "review_id": "8XkskvAiyOCi8zxcj04glA", "text": "I have enjoyed many indie acts at the Rhythm Room like Band of Horses, Grand Archives, Sera Cahoone and will be back to see Ted Leo and the Pharmacists on Oct 4th.\n\nThis venue caters to the all ages crowd, which is cool if you are not quite 21 yet, the only problem is that the merchandise table is harder to get to since they separate the room with a cattle guard.  \n\nBut I have always enjoyed myself, who can be in a bad mood when there is great live indie music playing.  The wait for drinks isn't too terribly long if more than one person is working the bar.  Hopefully, through ticket sales, they can better gauge at staffing the bar area.\n\nOther than that I look forward to going again to see my favorite bands play and even be able to talk to them when I can work up enough nerve to do so. : )", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "b87-U2ZwReh80dLWA-ZieA", "review_id": "quP-oNbgysQNmtTIsigxSw", "text": "I probably make it to the Rhythm Room at least a few times a year, and I always have a good time. The place is a sort of a dive but the bar staff is fast and the bands sound good. Their prices for shows and drinks are reasonable and if the music is not fabulous the people watching always is.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i2TRnWtvxxwJuynRKrw35Q", "review_id": "0nrY3gKkrdhvbWNH1wb7aQ", "text": "Maybe I am the most \"uncool\" person on Yelp, but I HATED this place.  A friend and I decided to meet here thinking it sounded like a chill place to have a drink, relax, go down memory lane, etc.\n\nWe drove separately and I arrived before him.  I paid a $10 cover to get inside, only to discover that \"inside\" was so dark I could not see, so packed I could not move, and playing the most INSANELY loud I-don't-even-know-what-to-call-it music I have ever heard.\n\nTrying not to be a diva, I went to the bar and ordered a Jack on the rocks.  It took me screaming at the bartender to accomplish this feat, likely through no fault of his own.\n\nAnyway, my buddy showed up and miraculously recognized my silhouette in the dark.  (I am a perfectly normal size 10/12 so I didn't stand out at all.)  \n\nHe ordered a drink and we stood in awkward, pitch-black, booming silence until we decided to just slam our drinks and leave.\n\nThat was the most interesting $15+ dollar Jack (including cover) I have ever had.\n\nI don't see the appeal.  Maybe on a weekday?", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "PNS9z4aFDbfhpIsHCfNvNg", "review_id": "S4tECv69FC0nrrBebEs2bA", "text": "I sometimes forget how much I like The Rhythm Room. We went to another show last night - Griffin House - and instantly felt like we were part of VH1's Behind the Music. It's such an intimate venue, the acoustics are fantastic and it's set up just perfectly. You're a handshake away from the band, the bartenders are great, the drinks are cheap and the big patio is perfect for breaks and fresh air between sets. Take a chance on an artist you've never seen (tickets are typically cheap) and try out this Phoenix gem - totally a part of history. It's pretty fun to think about all the blues artists who've played throughout the years.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_LEQt7oTVjiaXyVHK_MM7g", "review_id": "qz8ymWYxDBod5JnUhVlgtA", "text": "I caught Azure Ray and Tim Fite here last week and I'm ashamed to say...it was my first time here. Knew of it, drove by it, it's in my 'hood, just never had the opportunity to check it out. \n\nThe good:\nI love small, intimate venues! At one point we were sitting on the side of the stage and I was literally rubbing elbows with Tim Fite in his coveralls. Fortunately (and unfortunately, I guess) there was not a whole lot of people at the show so getting a seat at the bar or up close was not that difficult. \n\nSlightly irritating: \nThe doormen and bouncers were rather frowny and you can't take your drinks (or even water) onto the patio. \n\nThe great:\nYay for a cool venue/dive that's not in Tempe!\n\nAnyway, a great chill show. I laughed and sang, held myself and cried. Definitely plan on grabbing a drink here in the very near future.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "wFweIWhv2fREZV_dYkz_1g", "review_id": "qZArbHHMxgEIY86n5KG86Q", "text": "This place is ALWAYS a great time.  They have great bands roll through and the cover charge isn't bad either.  I come here whenever I feel like dancing the night away, there's always room on the floor.  As for the d\u00e9cor, it's a bit of a dive, it has the feel of a legion club or something along those lines.  Aside from that, the crowd is cool and everyone is quick to make friends and join in friendly, fun-loving conversations.    Drinks are stiff and they always have specials... plus $2 PBR, just sayin.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lNrv5EDihOM0xU31VV_I2g", "review_id": "LwRlkwyYItpajejKPhGvRg", "text": "We went a bit late on a Monday night to find the house blues band playing and various open mic harmonica players accompanying. Maybe 20 people sitting, dancing, milling about. All pretty drunk and having a good time.\nClearly a dive bar with a minor kitsch look and feel. Not bad. We probably would have stayed longer had we felt like getting wasted and dancing with the oddball locals hanging there.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9ZDiDjfWGvclLWcL8sB9rw", "review_id": "Y3Z0_UGQ-Qc2P2JQYZcEZg", "text": "This is definitely one of the best places to catch live music because it attracts such great talent.\n\nBy dive bar standards, it's pretty solid. The drinks are strong and the bathroom is consistently clean (really my only criteria in a dive bar). Beyond that, it's too loud and - for a music venue - the sound quality is too inconsistent. The best experience is had standing in the back or sitting on the patio with friends.\n\nBright side: The audience is always diverse and rich with character!", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "osTJkim9SGhRBRZ09_hMew", "review_id": "CJoD0CRQOKR2qJkErUAJ5g", "text": "Was at the Rhythm Room again for the Quasi / Sebadoh show and it's great to see the demographics change.  I am so glad this show was an over 21 only crowd, we didn't have to deal with cattle guards and an awful corral system that just makes getting around about 13% more difficult (the Sea Wolf show was all ages).\n\nAwesome place still to see great bands pass through, Savoy Brown is playing there soon and I am sure the demographics will change once again,.  If you are a people watcher check it out, if you are into a diverse range of music and willing to see some indie awesomeness most definitely check this place out.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iit44Yp_Vbj6VTzSVErb_A", "review_id": "DAvJ6S0xU5Z-ix5oLc0Erw", "text": "I am a fan of the music, not the atmosphere so much - I have been there a few times and they have excellent bands. The bartenders know how to make a good stiff drink. The place is a little on the small side so it gets crowded and noisy, but the crowd is always diverse and friendly. For a local music venue on Phoenix (and let's face it, this isn't Nashville) The Rhythm Room is great!", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bQqG8HEC5DuPp158TLo6sw", "review_id": "pn54RO8oDnYPfW9A0nYO-w", "text": "Great place for live music. On Friday and Saturday nights though, get there early or you will NOT get a seat! \nFriendly staff. Large, outside smoking area. Cheap drinks, including $1.50 PBR.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W25dEx5gto4opqm14eTQ3A", "review_id": "DPXYSSxl7TrhnGrhcxfjVg", "text": "good small venue to see good bands.  place gets crowded so get there early for a good seat.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "04xW5mhSBaCzpjbcf2VSZg", "review_id": "MAMzimqmZjf3K0h0mqhNWg", "text": "I have never seen a bad show here, truly an excellent venue here in the valley of no venues! I have seen local and national bands here and they have a great sound system, ample stage room, a large smoking patio and a barbecue truck out back. \n\nBig problem with this place is the bar when they are busy. There is no way to navigate the bar without getting bumped, bruised and spilling your drink on people. Largely because there are two barriers between the dance floor/seating area and the bar. This sets up an intersection between the server station, the dance floor, the bathrooms/patio and the bar. It sucks. I have witnessed creepy guys molesting women as they walk through this gauntlet. I won't go here if the parking lot is busy anymore. \n\nBoB, knock those damn barriers down! Open your club!", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BQuYsdl5wup2UNEZgzUV2Q", "review_id": "nxZYBmUc4CRk4-xYlmwnbg", "text": "Rhythm Room makes for a fantastic little place to catch a show.  We travelled in to Phoenix to see the Gruff Rhys show and it was amazing.  Of course, the show was great, but the venue complimented the experience.  It was, as the name says, pretty much...a room with a bar - and a stage.  It's a pretty small place so the performers are right up in your face...intimate performances.  The staff at the doors and the people behind the bar were all friendly and the crowd was pleasant...helped me to enjoy the time that much more.  I certainly would love to see any other of my favorite artists gig it up there in the future.  Thanks for hosting the good times Rhythm Room!", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Da4aw-NF9ond8U6XYRmT0g", "review_id": "bv9goxCfF6Mm67cX-chORg", "text": "I love this joint. Been going there for years and a bit more frequently as of late. $7 cover, cheap drinks and have never seen a bad show. The Mrs. and I like to go there after dinner out as the shows don't start til 9.\n\nIt does get crowded, it is dark and it is loud. No kids, no hipster dweebs, no emo's, no d-bags....in other words, its great!", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LIMhwY7NMgiVCeSnN21kcg", "review_id": "1TGJMkwgRqjKEos_b9R8GQ", "text": "Deep in the heart of downtown Phoenix lies a tiny venue called The Rhythm Room. It holds a total capacity of about 300 people and separates all ages (under 21 crowd) from the 21+ crowd. To a person under the age of 21, it seems like a awful place because they rope off that tiny section at the side of the stage. For someone over 21, it can be fun to watch a show because you have the entire front view of the stage, which is very low to the ground. Often times there is no use of barricades which allows for maximum interaction between the audience and performer. The drink selection at the full bar is awesome and they have great prices so you can afford to buy a drink after buying your ticket. For such a small venue, the parking lot is adequate. The acoustics aren't very good, but such an intimate venue creates and electrified environment. There are nearby bars and gas stations within walking distance if you don't want to drive home immediately after the show. The biggest issue is that the venue isn't exactly in the safest area, being in downtown Phoenix.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZQduSjrBcIYjO1d8IaXxVw", "review_id": "X5rcDHiO2sWZemVKomkcXA", "text": "THE best place in Phoenix to see a live band. I have been here a few times for the Red Elvises, who have played here a few times a year since 1998. Also saw a few other shows here, the staff are friendly and helpful and the drinks are reasonably priced. Oddly, last time I was here n a Tuesday night, they were actually busier than they were on a Saturday.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8hjfNKBPMrhOY7QZymvmFw", "review_id": "MY0h1G_na6XrG_2PEQL44A", "text": "Great place!!! Up close and personal to see your favorite bands. Have been impressed with the sound guys there, always have done a great job!\n\nMy favorite band to see there is Cold Shott and the Hurricane Horns! Always a great time!!", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hTKFGpi3ltCV4B-XDFRT-A", "review_id": "uAHiuE_AzaWQfToPm3uy-A", "text": "We went to see Frank Turner here and the first thing about this place that I will note is that its a great venue to see someone you are really excited about! You are so close to them, its a more intimate setting and the performers are more personal. Loved that!\n\nFirst impression- Dirty and cheap....just the way I like it! Lol \n\nThe place is pretty much fueled by PBR and young, society-loathing degenerates....its not the crowd for everyone but for what we were there for it was perfectly fine. \n\nFor a concert the sound is great, the layout is good for a music venue as it allows for people to not be trampled, and you could get very close to the performers which was neat! The staff was all very funny and nice which was great. \n\nTips:\nGO SEE FRANK TURNER, you will not regret it.\nDon't park in Keith and Ginger's spot (especially on a Fri or Sat)\nFeel free to bathe before going.....its close quarters, don't be offensive.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O3huqF3nBeWP9Zd6NmCAaQ", "review_id": "E4asOhlDpXqeqw4Ng51rjA", "text": "The drinks are cheap.. the bartenders are fast and helpful and the people always change. Depending on the show you came to see there can be lots of hot people.. or lots of fat gross ones. Eek! Either way.l. $1.50 for a PBR on a show night I can not complain. They also have a smokers patio so that is helpful!", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ef3cFjUXJRFTvsDv1gYhUQ", "review_id": "VMF8EG7zNCYaNHpxfk_rjQ", "text": "Nothing fancy here! If it weren't for the great music that comes through this place it would be a total dive bar. But the music and the energy class it up.\n\nThis is a fabulous place to see a band! During the week they have a great and really eclectic selection of bands - I have seen some of my favorite Indie bands here. The weekends it's blues, which hubby hubster and I love!\n\nThe dance floor is decent size for such a small club and it can - and does get crowded so if you want to sit, get there early. The drinks are cheap and the crowd is very eclectic and most of the time a lot of fun - usually a little older on the weekends and you get the hipsters and the hipster wannabes depending on the band that's playing during the week.\n\nIt's also within lightrail distance which is awesome for us since we live in Tempe.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HY9qpAamqLXFoa7xMwNntg", "review_id": "_YJg3h4FPi9wtDLI9P7y0A", "text": "dear rhythm room,\n\ni am so sorry that many great artists will be skipped over from playing in your gem of a venue due to the hipster ballroom that opened up and stole your indie spotlight. i will unfortunately have to patronize them due to my love for these buzzbands, but you  and your sweet, cheap draft beers, scuzzy bathrooms, random table & chair sets, awesome bartenders, dingy dark atmosphere, incredible sound and intimate stage presentation will forever hold a special place within me.\n\nthe best shows i've seen in phoenix have always been in your belly.\n\nthank you, from the bottom of my burning indie heart.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3ONPPazUH-Q3XblYJIaA1A", "review_id": "5ztt5ds6kQJVjfYCKIeoKA", "text": "This place is not fancy, it's not new, but it's a great place to see a band.  The bar is in the back and there are seats all around to chill out while listening to the bands.  it's very loud so definitely not the place to go  for a quiet night out by any stretch of the imagination.  I give it the the most points for atmosphere since it revels in it's dive-y-ness.  The sound isn't the best at the couple shows I have been too they always have sound issues of some kind or another.  I think that adds to the charm of the place.  It's a great place to see a $10 band at any rate.  I do not hesitate to go if a band I like is playing there.   The bartenders are very nice and I haven't had any issues with the bouncers although I had tickets all the times I went.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "b1k4tWoA_ISD7wqu82l8rA", "review_id": "u54Z1UZCi4vflPf5OmVrMQ", "text": "I was last at this place in 2004, and it was great.  My favorite band was playing and I had a great time dancing, drinking and just listening to music.  It's a must-see for any rhythm and blues fan.  Of course, it wasn't open when I just visited.  Ah well.  But still a good place to catch a show.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "k2lq_tjxNWLQt_hQSoS7Hw", "review_id": "kSj6U0g3-wWbJbQCFIIsOA", "text": "As a former drummer in a band, this was my favorite place to play.  As a spectator, I am just as smitten.  This place is run by old school professionals who treat musicians well.  They are up front about what they want from you but they are also accommodating.  \n\nThe vibe is that of a classy dive bar.  If that makes any sense.  Anyway, the sound is great and the beer selection is decent.  I also respect that while you can see some great indie rock there, they are still dedicated to blues and jazz on the weekends.  It would contend for my favorite place ever if that rib shack in the parking lot ever seemed open on the occasions I've gone to shows.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2ci59XIuSWlWzyPm843FJw", "review_id": "kgjicq9EWvnKvOlwTvUQZQ", "text": "My first time here last night and I\"m looking forward to getting back soon!  Great small venue, friendly bartenders.  I do think sometimes the acoustics were a little off, but we were listening to alternative/rock music and I don't think that's what the venue was built for.  But it was still a good sound, just not optimal.  \nLoved the very eclectic mix of people milling around.  It was so not Scottsdale, without trying.  Very mellow, a live and let live vibe through the night.  Loved it!", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ncFbDwW5V4RfoEkhcAPfBA", "review_id": "PgMUTewlQ4_ycq77QILZdA", "text": "Great music, cheap drinks and a no frills attitude.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KRK6DBYclKajOmMxia-_sg", "review_id": "93z6bvo9s5zHBtOrB_PvFg", "text": "A decent venue in Phoenix for live music. They often have good acts playing there.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ow8iWYjwgn7DzOU6yCBvXw", "review_id": "WzMncDDy73O70BDMXnwDcw", "text": "great sound. good beer and sight lines. I saw the appleseed cast here and lost my hearing for two days. was worth it.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "fOfn3XczMmQ-WzLLZ_Mz0w", "review_id": "F7AISQ0XaNRZQfcNXvjaHA", "text": "Great place for a show.\nGreat place to drink.\nVery cool staff and the overall vibe is nice.\nOnly problem is that the A/C doesn't seem to be a priority there.  :)\nGo.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bN2ZXWEaImVW5tyiujDLRA", "review_id": "B9LirkqgbLzNjXx2XX3hWg", "text": "My husband and I saw The Blasters at the Rhythm Room a few years ago, and even though the show was incredible, our waitress didn't like the tip my husband gave her and threw it back down on the table.  I guess a $1.00 tip for a round of drinks is unacceptable...we have not gone back and I'm not sure we ever will.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vK0-o9jIxY1wpJWHOySpDQ", "review_id": "wa8TmP3SKMmVWayF-NnV4A", "text": "The Rhythm Room is one of the few places in Phoenix where you can listen to real blues. The bands are very good and they have national touring bands. Bands play on an elevated stage and the sound system is very good. \n\nIt's not just blues either -- many varieties of music is featured.\n\nThe cover charges are often too high -- even sometimes for local bands. \n\nThey have craft beers on tap that are reasonably priced. \n\nI like the floor layout but narrow walkways cause traffic wrecks. The railing with the bar stools that divides the room is very cool. It's homey and divey and the best thing is that you can sit near the band.\n\nIt doesn't seem that maintenance is done very often Restrooms are dirty and the tables and chairs are shoddy.\n\nThe dance floor is pitiful. It's a parkay wood floor that is usually dirty and often damp with beer. It's too small to accommodate more than about 3 swing dancers at a time but that's no big deal because it's rare to meet somebody at the RR that does anything besides wiggling in place. \n\nGiven that the stand-alone building that houses the RR is small it would be impossible to improve the dance situation without building an extension. \n\nDespite the negatives I love the Rhythm Room, but I don't go there very often. Dancing is important for me and I hate high door charges -- especially when I don't know anything about the band that is playing.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Zvj6cslNLocKum6A4M_C3A", "review_id": "YXORMdNu5XcMmLor3wdbjA", "text": "Great venue for music..friendly staff...great food truck food..booze is only point reduction", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nP2HH7Qe5UtSsjeEH3NZuQ", "review_id": "be1PRVOmmCQn_O8uDTvgxA", "text": "Great venue for music, not a bad seat in the house. We sat 90 degreas to the stage and it sounded great. This has become my go to Phoenix Blues!", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "eXiHAxrnvE64j4wTEOTEMQ", "review_id": "Pwt0QlED8nxDyL73CU9-7g", "text": "This is an awesome venue for live blues/music. \nThe service is outstanding (both the cocktail servers and bartenders)and I have a ton of fun every time I go. A very cool little club and it is totally nice that it is right here in Phoenix. The names/level of talent this place draws is pretty amazing. We saw Muddy Waters' son play a set last night. Any music lover should check this place out!", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 8, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "tHz9cWxwSfcP4qRaPIHvww", "review_id": "eQm7sMX6dxWfBKvZfsdsZA", "text": "This was my second time to the Rhythm Room and it was fantastic! We saw \"Mother Mother\" this time and \"Patrick Watson\" the time before. Both performances were stellar and Rhythm Room is such a great venue. It creates an intimate experience between you and the performers. You really get to hear the music and connect. It's also nice that there's a bar, so you get some drinks while you watch. The location is pretty good and the parking isn't terrible. The bathrooms could use some updating, but overall, for an older and more intimate music venue, this place has got it going on. I cannot stress how nice it is that this place is smaller and more of an experience than when you go to a venue that accommodates thousands upon thousands. (Waay too crowded!) I love it when bands go to the Rhythm Room! I'll definitely be back.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uWeMgQMWd_dxqSxPpnd-qw", "review_id": "isCVKzebJO5smkxjek-0LQ", "text": "always a great time", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Y7KS04okqSFAbg1NyImHkQ", "review_id": "v5AGZj4dvSvj_gxCX7miOQ", "text": "I went here last night to see Polica play. I can't believe I've never been here before, having lived in Phoenix for almost 7 years..\n\nThe venue is great for seeing bands perform in a more intimate setting. I don't think there's a \"bad\" spot in the house. The sound is great, there were only a few times where minor adjustments needed to be made. \n\nIt's definitely a smaller venue, so it gets crowded quick. I would suggest arriving when the doors open, as we did not and ended up waiting in a line that went outside. \n\nThe bartender working was awesome, super friendly and the service was quick! Beer was cold..always a good thing. ;)\n\nI look forward to a return visit..I love seeing live jazz and blues musicians play and this seems like the perfect place to see it!", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f5DSsK2w-b0xQVyz8lZACw", "review_id": "UGb1Hrx47FuVJ-wFGDxNeA", "text": "This is a regular hang out - I have to see a show here at least once a month. On 7/3 I made the trip down to see Phoenix Legend Hans Olson perform with a full band for his annual birthday bash. Great show. In all of the years i have been coming here I can't think of a bad show. Oh sure there were bad times, fighting with my spouse, car issues, drank too much/not enough but the bands have ALWAYS been solid. You can count on the Music, great service from Lynsay and the place to be a dump. Love it. Free parking. Couple of tips. Sometimes you will find a food truck there. Check the web site before you come down if you are hungry. Sit in front of the little wall/bar and the acoustics are much much better.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eL2AbD_vXdP57eewFH21lQ", "review_id": "7JvH1g7YWjCJvjeM0lUWaw", "text": "Maybe I am just a sucker for music venues in general, but Rhythm Room gets five stars from me. Buried in the heart of Phoenix, it's the perfect place for a band to draw a nice-sized crowd. \n\nI've been to RR several times to watching my friend's bands play, as well as to see some other not so local bands.\n\nNow, Rhythm Room is quite small, which is why it makes a perfect venue for local bands. Especially when you're there to support a friend play. It's an awesome place to just hang out with friends, enjoy a few brews and listen to some great music. Just like most venues catering to all-ages, they do separate the underage from the of age, which then makes it awkward to try and talk to any one who isn't in your age bracket. \n\nThe drinks are moderately priced, but they do have some pretty decent daily specials. I think my only complaint about RR is the bathroom. If you've read any of my other reviews, I complain about bathrooms a lot. \n\nBut, alas, RR gets five stars because I have so many fond memories at this venue and I am a fan of the atmosphere.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vG4gHg0xkzcg7MVCwmokFA", "review_id": "SAbrK7ecmmi4h3hvODeHBw", "text": "I was at this venue to attend a blues concert. It has very little seating and the beer was warm. I thought the sound system really sucked! I was rather disappointed as I really LOVED the guy I went to see and I couldn't make out any of the music.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vSexp2osd_8DlsYph2IkHg", "review_id": "dwcXnZhmh-z145XSIRcHqg", "text": "Great fun. Enjoy the live blues bands that come through. There is even dancing which is fun. Small intimate feel.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "wy8Yd_vCWDjiz9rMo4HfqA", "review_id": "0GSzRLhWyqLjMRc-c_b59A", "text": "\"I don't want you to be the guy in the PG-13 movie everyone's *really* hoping makes it happen. I want you to be like the guy in the rated R movie, you know, the guy you're not sure whether or not you like yet. You're not sure where he's coming from. Okay? You're a bad man. You're a bad man, Mikey. You're a bad man, bad man.\" \n\nMaybe I'm alone here - but when I stepped inside this joint I felt like I was on the Swingers movie set, which is easily one of my favorite movies.  I have never been to any jazz lounges in L.A., but this is without a doubt one of the coolest places I've been in Phoenix.  \n\nWhiskey Kiss opened for Nikki Hill - and I was QUITE impressed with both.  Seeing these guys play for a few hours for a $10 cover while drinking $2 cans o' PBR just doesn't get much better on a Wednesday night.  \n\nI'm not cool enough to call myself rockabilly, and I wasn't even sure I'd enjoy Nikki's music - but you just can't help but jam when she starts crooning.  I mention the artists, because I imagine there are very few places that could book that kind of talent for a reasonable price on any day of the week. \n\nBravo Rhythm Room, your service was friendly, your beer was cold, your bathrooms were clean (but seriously get the urinal fixed) and the ambiance was electric.  Can't wait to go back!!", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jdeNI5TTTuM6mj3HTgstRA", "review_id": "tGJNTwyPXhjY2Wu0SuVvgw", "text": "Blues? LOL I came here to check out some rock. This is an intimate venue, in which you can expect to be fully enveloped by sound. There's no room to really move around, as the stage was clearly designed for more chill shows. Learn to look cool like yours truly by sipping a PBR and standing around looking at your shoes the whole time.\n\nIn between sets, grab a drink from the bar. Prices are very reasonable for a music venue, but the beer on tap is WAY too warm. Seriously, they should adjust that. You can also recover your hearing on the spacious patio, just beware the perpetual cloud of smoke. \n\nOverall, I like this place. I'd come back. It's got character.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1Mpw6MDO0BJ2dLZEy-eoBA", "review_id": "cjjC2XRTJcU8k_RtZj-kKw", "text": "The music was good.  The beer was warm.  Wheat beer served warm can contain bacteria.  The person I was with and myself were both sick for three days.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mg4fRKPTPn8Zj4AYz9tC1w", "review_id": "0OZM-_aZTQuO9ZU7OfBZNg", "text": "Love this place. Always a great time. Only thing I would suggest is to not buy a beer on tap. It is not cold enough. Otherwise one of my favorite places to hang out.", "business_id": "JZJqJadk9pSoCGT7VTwBvg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 25, "useful": 15, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "AwKhrvnr5FiqBwqRZuhqPg", "text": "\"Hi, can you do an oil change for a 95 BMW 530i?\"\n\"Umm...I'm not sure can you hold?\"\n\"Sure\"\n\"What kinda car was that again?\"\n\"Oh, a 1995 BMW 530i\"\n\"Umm...what year?\"\n\"Dude, I just said 1995.\"\n\"Oh, yea. Ok. Well what series? A 3, 5 or 7 series?\"\n\"OMG, I said it's a 530i, so I guess that makes a 5 series don't  ya think?\"\n\"Umm..I'll have to get my manager.\"\n\"Hi this is Dale, can I help you?\"\n\"Great. Dale, can you do an oil change on a 1995 530i?\"\n\"Hmmm...what size engine is it?\"\n\"Dude, I have no freakin' clue what size engine it is. And I had no idea it was so complicated to look this information up so just forget it.\"\nCLICK...", "business_id": "nq31doWpCrr1UwquTXNdmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l3avRJAtL1azZg8Jf-CYRw", "review_id": "psdrVy6Zeu6Q64MXq1PSaA", "text": "I found myself in a worrisome situation and in a jiffy, all was back in order. \n\nI am out of town on a road trip and while driving to dinner last night a warning light came on.  I checked my owners manual (can you believe it was actually in the car) and it said to check my oil level.\n\nAfter considering my options, I decided to give Jiffy Lube a call.  Surely they can just add a quart so I don't have to find a Pep Boys?\n\nAfter reading the reviews on Yelp I was concerned that I would get the run around.  I think Jiffy Lube is like any multi-location business.  Some are good and some are not so good.  It all depends on the store manager.  I happened to luck out I think.  The manager at this location is named Joe and he told me to just come in and they would help out.  Initially he referred me to a closer location, but when I called them I got the standard - \"We only will change your oil, we do not just do quarts\".  So I called Joe back and he said come on in.\n\nWell, exactly as I thought, I needed a few quarts to get me back on the road.  Joe said he would just top it off for me for FREE since they will do that for customers (I never knew).  I thanked him and handed him $5 bucks anyway as this really put my mind at ease.\n\nI am back in Road Warrior shape and somewhat relieved.\n\nThanks Joe !!", "business_id": "nq31doWpCrr1UwquTXNdmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "j472C2lnLtcdyXz4qA0YrA", "review_id": "gq1G1IdLZsPtEh4quvpH-Q", "text": "If you like your mechanics covered in tattoos, with a huge chip on their shoulder, and brimming with self-loathing that they direct outwardly to their customers, then this place is for you!!", "business_id": "nq31doWpCrr1UwquTXNdmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mZoajxG_bTa7StDSxCFp4A", "review_id": "m1nNrnZPipOGZzvXZ_8cCg", "text": "Very fast professional and friendly service. Never pushy with add on services or products that I didn't want or ask for and i love the $14.00 off coupon as well! Thanks guys I will definitely be back.  In and out in 15 mins!!!", "business_id": "nq31doWpCrr1UwquTXNdmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FKz1fGZOd0gWNMh4DQwoRg", "review_id": "KIk2PmYrA1ezNZw_17cFAg", "text": "I will not go to any other Jiffy Lube for an oil change.  They are not pushy and very friendly. Super fast too!", "business_id": "nq31doWpCrr1UwquTXNdmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5lq4LkrviYgQ4LJNsBYHcA", "review_id": "PBLx2zOsV2Ef9FrPNr1h8w", "text": "I'll move this from a 1 star review to a 2 only because the young man helping me out was friendly - the rest of the experience was a damned disaster.\n\nPros:\n+ They changed my Oil.\n+ Previously mentioned worker was friendly.\n\nCons:\n-$140 for oil, tire rotation, air filter.\n-97 minutes from the time I pulled up till the time I left.\n-Restroom (air conditioned) smells better than the lobby (not air conditioned)\n-Roaches (both in the restroom and lobby)\n-$1.50 for a can of soda (only cold thing in the lobby)\n-Television in the lobby set at volume of 50, buttons broken so it cannot be turned off, turned down, or have the channel changed from Zoomba infomercials.\n-I was not allowed to drive my car into the shop - I had to let a sweaty greasemonkey do that.  He was literally dripping wet.\n- Have already sent three pieces of spam to my e-mail box despite not saying they'd do so when asking for my e-mail.", "business_id": "nq31doWpCrr1UwquTXNdmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ydmF2KEbtiY0sSdppdyVTg", "review_id": "SDxzeIwZ3UOTzhl7jrrG6g", "text": "I recently moved from Idaho, and Jiffy Lube has always been my #1 choice. I only hoped I'd find a Phoenix location that exceeded my expectations the way my Idaho locations did. \n\nThe verdict? Fantastic service! Thanks guys. \n\nLet me tell you that I don't know crap about cars. I went there thinking my oil needed changed because my car was making a strange noise (turned out to be a belt). I was past the 3,000 mile mark on my car and thought maybe the employees could see if some fluids were low or otherwise just change my oil. After 10 minutes of waiting the gentleman informed me my oil is 60% full and pretty much branch new. All fluids were full too. He said I could change my filter if needed, and even then it wasn't necessary. He also said my issue sounded more like a belt problem. Meanwhile, without me actually paying for a service the other guys were wiping down my dash and windows! \n\nI felt no pressure to purchase anything since I really didn't need to. I felt embarrassed for thinking that I needed an oil change, but the guys didn't treat me any differently. They were genuine, friendly, honest people. I will 100% be back to PURCHASE a service when my car is ready! It's service like this that makes me gladly pay a little more here than a cheaper place with sub-par service. \n\nKeep up the great work!", "business_id": "nq31doWpCrr1UwquTXNdmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V6rhoTCw7S6H8eHwv2M6Vg", "review_id": "a5m1DF-xPpkUOpKfRwZ9ow", "text": "This Jiffy Lube is close to my house.\nI needed an incredibly over due oil change before making a trip to Apache Junction for work... and left the deed until the morning of.  \nPoor planning on my behalf.\nBut these fellas had me fixed up quick.  New oil, tires rotated, and they vacuumed up the inside for me.\nThe waiting room is tiny. Nothing special.  But I'm not coming here for a great place to hang out with friends or a tasty cup of joe, just an oil change.  And I got it.", "business_id": "nq31doWpCrr1UwquTXNdmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5TgO3sLlKdIlZXgP6U27NQ", "review_id": "1VzKtSjVzK4fdOf_eYzYEQ", "text": "Friendly staff and honest work.  Thank you!", "business_id": "nq31doWpCrr1UwquTXNdmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dUZ8aLUiX3_zq83nnlytjQ", "review_id": "6em0eafDWpv3v2bI6cf9zA", "text": "Awesome yoga studio.\n\nThe staff is warm and friendly.  There is a lot of helpful information on the community board.  The classrooms are very nice.  They have a really cool gift shop.\n\nDesert Song is a great facility.", "business_id": "byNyDMlRwpWD1GAil5QXjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "8wTya9Ijcf775vSofnfdGw", "review_id": "eEMD3RTiTniEmIMVhJWEyA", "text": "I first found Desert Song about a year ago when I was searching for an intro class.  \n\nI took the three session intro for 75 bucks.  Taught by Heidi Leiche, the intro class was full of yoga history as well as practice.  When you learn a bit about purpose behind a pose, rather than just how to do the pose, you get the full benefit of the practice. Heidi is especially easy to talk to and never makes you feel silly or stupid.\n\nAll of the other instructors are good as well. I try and get in a class twice a month here.  Not pretentious, very friendly.  Good for all ages and body types.  I highly recommend this center!", "business_id": "byNyDMlRwpWD1GAil5QXjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "CHnSp6logJJND0Tx86LTgA", "review_id": "51Lg_HKrBniyyqH3yvN9TQ", "text": "I am a yoga newbie. I was referred to Desert Song by family and friends, who all raved about the instruction and facility. I have only taken Mary Beth's \"all levels\" yoga class 2 times, but I will keep going back again! You can tell that the people who take these classes are very passionate about the practice. I think the last time I attended her class there were 6-7 yoga instructors TAKING her class! That should say something!\nI am thrilled to have found a class that is challenging for all levels. I have found that I can only do beginning poses, but have tried to do some of the more advanced variations. The \"all levels\" class will probably keep me challenged for a long time. Then, when I feel like I have mastered the basics in the more advanced poses, I'll try my luck at some of the \"advanced\" classes.", "business_id": "byNyDMlRwpWD1GAil5QXjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PVIJ0S6sVxGYstpyWAUciw", "review_id": "7HCdsleNiJBeJX3DtBg4Ug", "text": "I first took Mary Beth's Mommy & Me Yoga xx years ago. Now I'm back after an intro class. This is a very comfortable place to practice yoga. If you have injuries or medical problems, the intro and gentle classes are excellent. Weight and dress are also not an issue which contribute to yoga's stress relief benefits.\n\nHeidi's intro classes are great (and not too big). But maybe you should try another teacher when you're done with intro; Heidi's other classes tend to fill up . . .", "business_id": "byNyDMlRwpWD1GAil5QXjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "68WiOF02xISzb9Q6VLQRkA", "review_id": "RMZd8tyQRYR48aGg_5emYg", "text": "Excellent teachers and lovely facility.  Regardless of your experience level, there is something for everyone! Convenient location for the central area, not to mention FANTASTIC massages.  I highly recommend this studio.", "business_id": "byNyDMlRwpWD1GAil5QXjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IUWjTmXc3wLVaMHz33inaA", "review_id": "uvlWhJWjLdRS_pXkmiTppw", "text": "I came across this studio when searching for a place that offered prenatal yoga.  I have been so pleased!  The instructors are very friendly and knowledgeable, and the students are also very friendly and passionate.  The massages are also excellent.  I highly recommend this studio.", "business_id": "byNyDMlRwpWD1GAil5QXjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "L6-K7i4Ir1blOPOpLM3AcA", "review_id": "htrMPAkeJkQWck1I4lZnHQ", "text": "It really doesn't get any better than this.  The only place I will go - If you want to try yoga or you've been practicing for a while,  you will be glad that you went here.  The staff is great.", "business_id": "byNyDMlRwpWD1GAil5QXjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HZ3ItZ23xZHqjUjRIdPi7Q", "review_id": "2ONZiZmZoIzNntEtcafhOA", "text": "My wife and I took the couples' yoga and massage class here last Friday night, and thought it was great on so many levels.  There were several people in the class with us, yet it didn't seem too crowded; the instructor and her husband taught us a great deal about both massage and interactive yoga, which was engaging throughout; and finally.... What an awesome date night!  Seriously, we would have easily spent $40 or more having an average experience at any of our typical haunts.  But the payoff for this two hours was far better than any other date we've had recently.  Thank you so much, Desert Song.", "business_id": "byNyDMlRwpWD1GAil5QXjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YS0ky7pnp07khJj7CFRJIw", "review_id": "UJNPMZk1lBPyS8qm3XMFMg", "text": "I have taken 3 classes so far, Meg's 5:30pm Monday Class, and an All Levels class with Ellen. \n\nMeg is amazing, you feel it the second she walks through the door, her Basics class is wonderful, the poses are held long enough to really feel them and get them, she helps everyone and a lot, constantly explaining how to work the pose, deepen it or modify it. She is wonderful and I would not want to replace this class no matter how good I got!\n\nI did Ellen's 10:15am Saturday class and was challenged! The poses are still held but flow quicker from one to another. She is constantly explaining how to work the pose, and is walking around and correcting, helping and bringing her energy and enthusiasm to all corners of the room. I found it more challenging in a different way and thoroughly enjoyed it!! She is a joyful and enthusiastic teacher.\n\nI find Desert Song a wonderful, intimate and nurturing environment and I am absolutely going to continue going there. It is also 5 minutes from my house......which is yet again another huge plus!!!", "business_id": "byNyDMlRwpWD1GAil5QXjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zFfXgANzhIcD-JkdBygcZQ", "review_id": "fPVXzN6u62liGfLg2D2OxQ", "text": "I really like the classes. The instructors really seem well-versed. But, they are so jam-packed. I hate that. Also, one time the instructor introduced herself to all the other yoga newbies but, completely ignored me. Maybe, I rubbed her the wrong way,I don't know. Whateves. Also, the Mommy and Me yoga is so overrated. I think I just did not really mesh well with Evon. But, I do love the front desk help especially the guy who teaches restorative.", "business_id": "byNyDMlRwpWD1GAil5QXjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3pAzBvLGX22f-PfS8CXOWg", "review_id": "X7HkbVJvv4lemupQBiQFlA", "text": "Love this place.  Been going for over 10 years.  Heart-centered yoga taught by heart-centered teachers.  It's a spiritual place for me as well as a place for me to work my body and mind.  Mary Beth, as owner, walks her talk and is as genuine as they come.  Mary has an excellent kids class that my little ones absolutely love.  Evon's prenatal rocks.  Ellen's Saturday morning is an inspiration.", "business_id": "byNyDMlRwpWD1GAil5QXjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rTqNOeZhW-QKn4frOyotjw", "review_id": "4BQw1u9am_SeRB28FRmqfg", "text": "This was another discovery I made when I was in Arizona for my vacation. Anyone who does yoga in Phoenix should go to Desert Song, and at least try out the amazing classes. There's a $30 all-you-can-yoga 2-week pass, and it's definitely worth it. If you don't feel that you get anything out of the classes, it's probably your own fault: all the instructors ask what people would like to work on, what your energy level is like tonight, give you options if you want to push yourself and help you improve your posture and position. If you go to class willing to speak up and ready to learn, you will love Desert Song.\n\nIn particular, Mary Beth is a great teacher who varies her classes so you always get a good workout or stretch, and you don't get bored. I worked my vacation schedule around when Mary Beth was teaching so I could go to her all-levels. Thanks to Ana C's glowing rec, I also tried a class with Ellen. Score there, too. Also tried out a yoga flow class (and though I can't remember the instructor's name, but I think you're getting the picture. Great people all around). \n\nFor people who have injuries, Desert Song is WONDERFUL. When you check in at the beginning of class, (you sign in at the front desk) the instructor asks you if you have any limitations or concerns. You don't have to announce that you're post-op or that you have a bad knee, and your instructors bend over backwards to make sure everyone works at their own level and is accommodated with a pose modification that will be right for him or her.\n\nReally, as good as it gets.", "business_id": "byNyDMlRwpWD1GAil5QXjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P1yHVawJ08LBDWcF7p11Hw", "review_id": "vEOJPkXQJ3aczceD5zmfZg", "text": "I'm visiting Phoenix and was looking for a gentle yoga class, and took Rachel's 10:15 a.m. class on Tuesday. What a great pick-me-up! The class managed to be both gentle, yet challenging -- not easy to manage (please note that this is not a traditional restorative class, with long holds and an emphasis on relaxation). The instructor had a good background and emphasized correct form, so participants didn't' hurt themselves. Like any good yoga teacher, she offered modifications and encouraged people to work at their own level and not hurt themselves. The pace was relaxed. The only feedback I would give Desert Song is that the class should have started and ended on time; we started a little late and ran late. It happens, though. \n\nDesert Song's staff was uniformly friendly, helpful, and positive. The facility was lovely, clean, and quiet, and I really appreciated not having to pay to rent a mat (every studio in D.C. charges for this), since I didn't bring my mat on my travels. The studio had nice bolsters, blankets, straps, and other props readily available. The energy of the place was really good, and I will definitely swing by on future trips to Phoenix.", "business_id": "byNyDMlRwpWD1GAil5QXjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zsTLjlG6MLlQtWJrKal1xQ", "review_id": "2bFqSGPOy15YSY4Xa6q4sw", "text": "I first started going to Desert Song about a year and a half ago with the intro class, and I am hooked! Mary Beth is amazing and makes you feel like she has built a workout around you. The classes are always something different, so you get a good workout every week.\n \nThe into class is great for anyone just getting started or who needs a refresher. Also when you do the intro you get a discount on the first class set you buy and can drop into any classes in addition to the intro classes for only $10 the whole month you are in intro.\n\nStephanie is my favorite instructor because she works you very hard, but her classes have a great energy. I am really starting to notice an improvement in my balance and strength (I no longer feel like I am going to do a face plant when I go into cobra). Whether you are a beginner or advanced you should check it out.", "business_id": "byNyDMlRwpWD1GAil5QXjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TWH46tuy4mSLkuCBaIQRcg", "review_id": "_SqaLGSbNSJt-JxfrpQndw", "text": "Best in Phoenix. Even with injuries, I feel that that have always taken great care to work with me so that I never go too far and reinjure. Mary Beth and all the other instructors are the best. They also have special workshops and off site yoga trips, like the Pura Vida one in Costa Rica. I have known this studio since the 1990s, and will always return.", "business_id": "byNyDMlRwpWD1GAil5QXjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0vJG6lPDdyDweBpfxN1L5A", "review_id": "VLSr28U0dknBDuCtQbrZrg", "text": "Dessert is simply best for all people. The into class is great for anyone just getting started or who needs a refresher. Yoga is always great for me. So i liked this place very much. If want to interact with great people while furthering your yoga practice, try out this studio. Heidi is especially easy to talk and teach you about the posture and benefit of yoga.", "business_id": "byNyDMlRwpWD1GAil5QXjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AbiHG8PBMQb0H26SoSZSWg", "review_id": "op8fTRrLayiy9FE_m-YgQQ", "text": "i wish i could give a gazzilion stars!  i have minimal yoga experience, but i can honestly say peri & anna's mommy and me classes are out of this world- relaxing, informative and fun.  i feel so much better afterwards. everyone is so nice and the place just has a great vibe probably due to the great people working there!", "business_id": "byNyDMlRwpWD1GAil5QXjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "itWDC1MoquLplv0uIn36xQ", "review_id": "T5KnJz6nJc-MlISxiiZy9w", "text": "I have gone to Desert Song for years,on and off. Went for my pre natal yoga, and now going to Monday morning mommy and me yoga, taught by Anna. This class brings me so much joy. The first couple of classes were fun but not much yoga. Well, I don't know what changed, but whatever it is, I am happy. It's 50/50 yoga for mommy's and yoga for babies. Plus dancing around the room, and 5minutes devoted to being in the moment with your baby.  Mommy and me yoga, at Desert Song has been a amazing way to bond with my daughter, get her out of the house, and show her interesting things at such a young age, she is 6months now.\nAnna is a Be talented teacher. She juggles the babies, 1year olds and lets us mom's get a work out in.", "business_id": "byNyDMlRwpWD1GAil5QXjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pk1X4SOz1Hqit5mKiw-RXA", "review_id": "2QskUVs0mRYbxcLB8Ef0Pw", "text": "This place is a well of calm and grace in the middle of this cesspit we call a city.\n\nThe instructors are knowledgeable and kind and welcoming.  I have yet to meet anyone on the staff who was anything other than completely authentic and sincere.\n\nThey have classes for, literally, everyone.  Total noob or seasoned veteran, you'll have a home here.\n\nGo.  Now.", "business_id": "byNyDMlRwpWD1GAil5QXjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OzbCfSTqyoNJBXKGd-Q9QA", "review_id": "r0sld4t-xlHr283c2NisBQ", "text": "I have been attending classes at Desert Song for about a year and absolutely love the staff and culture.  All the staff members are extremely knowledgeable and excellent teachers.  They focus on alignment and teaching yoga for the whole person not just as a form of physical exercise.  They ensure you are doing the poses correctly and always provide several variations.  Every time you sign in, the teachers ask you how you are doing and if there is anything they should be aware of.  \n\nI am not sure if other studios do the same kinds of things but I have no reason to find out.  Also, Desert Song has a number of offers and deals throughout the year on massages, yoga classes, and merchandise.  Other studios I considered going to were much more expensive.  \n\nThey also offer several different levels of yoga so that beginners and very established practitioners will find classes for them.  \n\nIf you have never done yoga I highly recommend taking their Intro class.", "business_id": "byNyDMlRwpWD1GAil5QXjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7cucTtf-UbtDxnvFnnb1jw", "review_id": "aWRhB1-UpcQgg7pVabURKA", "text": "I only come here for massages so that's what my rating is for.  Their 90 minute massage is $105, which is a bargain compared to local hotel spas, etc.  I highly recommend Ann, who is great!", "business_id": "byNyDMlRwpWD1GAil5QXjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2rawUU9YgDUy9mTXj5NuSw", "review_id": "inCu5IJ6GqldHRHX68bMUw", "text": "This place is life changing.  LIFE CHANGING.  Any class taught by Heidi will knock your socks off.  I feel as though I'm floating thru class with ease but then I'm sore the next day.  It's as meditative & healing as it is exercise.  Very clean, great staff, and adorable retail space.  Restorative class was really nice as well.  Can't wait to get a massage here as well.  Best yoga studio in Phoenix.", "business_id": "byNyDMlRwpWD1GAil5QXjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0akvt_PsWFQs7x87e-L6ww", "review_id": "6Hu0d_1RY9-RWi8JuvgIvw", "text": "When I think of Desert Song, the word that comes to mind is \"haven.\"  Desert Song is a haven from the hustle and bustle of daily life.  A place to recharge and recenter. As soon as you walk in, you can breathe a little easier.  The atmosphere is calming and inviting.\n\nI've been to a lot of yoga studios and I think this place has the best staff.  I particularly love Mary Beth and Alisa.  Mary Beth is a great teacher, a great leader for the whole class but, on top of that, she gives tons of personal attention to everyone there.  Alisa is also wonderful. I know she usually teaches prenatal but I had her as a sub for another class and I thought she was top-notch.\n\nI've also gotten a couple massages here and they are wonderful.  Rivaling 5 star spa experiences I have had at some of the most luxurious resorts in the country.  \n\nDoes it sound like I'm crazy about this place? That's because I am! Seriously, give it a try.", "business_id": "byNyDMlRwpWD1GAil5QXjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jFV1emA7rVGDamfXTjSuTQ", "review_id": "vx6wEtdCIn5nZLvD88xS8Q", "text": "I have only been one time thus far for a prenatal yoga session. Incredible. I highly recommend. Staff is friendly, accommodating. Atmosphere is serene and peaceful. I do not have enough words to describe how much better I felt after leaving. I can't wait to go again tonight.", "business_id": "byNyDMlRwpWD1GAil5QXjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g556iPhEjpjeDyCVuSiwEw", "review_id": "v10tD8Y5bJpreF9ENp4pfw", "text": "I have been going to A Desert Song for now over 16 years since it was at the 16th street location. The staff are very dedicated to their craft and will help anyone, at any level. I would recommend the intro series for the new students, or the basics class. The staff will get to know you by name, and personally help you. Even in a large class you may feel like you are having a private yoga session, especially with the owner Mary Beth.\nAs others have mentioned, this place is truly a breath of fresh air in Phoenix. When I am tense all I need to do is go to yoga and it all washes away. If I need some deeper intervention, desert song is hands down the best place to get a massage in the valley. The practitioners can root out your stress and rub it all away. After a massage here I feel as if all of my stressors in life have magically disappeared. There's nothing that even comes close. They've ruined me for everything else.", "business_id": "byNyDMlRwpWD1GAil5QXjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XNMaoSniLu1OCJn9iJaFXg", "review_id": "-rVDIDlJTXD-nHBBRzcmsQ", "text": "I love this studio!\n\n1. Everyone that work here is absolutely super nice. Never had one bad experience!\n\n2. Everyone that practices here is super nice. At other studios that should remain nameless the students are often nasty, competitive, pretentious but it seems that everyone that practices here looks out for each other and if you are new everyone jumps at the opportunity to help you. I credit this on the owner that created this culture.\n\n3. One of the two top rated teacher training programs in the valley (Dave's astanga is the other). Even when I'm practicing at other studios it usual turns out that the teachers I like the best has been trained here.  \n \n4. Beautiful, clean space with great energy.", "business_id": "byNyDMlRwpWD1GAil5QXjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "cDucOR_ExxlsBoieT70zGg", "text": "I grew up with 20/20 vision.  I did not need glasses until several years after I graduated from college... but years of sitting in front of a computer must've gotten to me.  \n\nA friend of mine referred me to Dr. Kantor when I moved here and complained that I was squinting all of the time and probably needed an eye exam. \n\nFrom the first phone call and appointment, I've been 100% satisfied with my decision to go to Central Phoenix Eye Care. I've been several times since then, and I think I have fewer wrinkles on my forehead now because I've been squinting less!  I've received numerous compliments on my regular frames and prescription sun glasses also... \n\nThe entire staff is friendly and helpful.  I am one of those people that needs help knowing what looks good (and what does not).  Susan is the one that helped me pick out frames and she is honest!  If I liked a frame, she would shake her head and say 'I think we can do better!'  She keeps up with the trends and walks you through the process that would probably be a bit overwhelming without her help.\n\nI believe the office is open an alternating Saturdays for anyone that may have a tough time getting there during Monday-Friday.  Two bonuses are that you can always take your glasses in for free cleaning and/or adjustment and that the office will work with your vision insurance to save you $$!\n\nIf your vision is not as sharp as it once was, or if you find yourself squinting at your computer reading this review, give Central Phoenix Eye Care a call... it's painless and as pleasant as it can be to go to the doctor!", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "x4eIi_YiwKj1pzcspeLt-Q", "review_id": "bfRCt1Q7ajUcR2RTZAGLDQ", "text": "I have to say that this office is amazing.  I went there for my eye exam and got my glasses at this very hip, sexy awesome place.  I had my boyfriend go there and he got these amazing glasses from Central Phoenix Eye Care and WOW, he is happy with the glasses and their service.  He wears his glasses all the time, but I don't...and they broke twice and the Central Phoenix folks found new stems and replaced them immediately - at no charge.  They were super warm, supportive and friendly. I am 100% delighted to report that I will be getting my new glasses there!", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 8, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "A_O8wZOsMTPwyeYA4-Rsow", "review_id": "rsjZ84vFLgv4r9mHNBbpAg", "text": "At the referral of our great Gabi (in a previous Yelp) ... I took my first ever trip to the eye Dr.\n\nI have NO IDEA how this was all supposed to go down but it was seamless. Great attentive service. Nothing to complain about.", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5wN78N4K0a39C-uPzPmxDw", "review_id": "XBY8emNxaBl_DBDDDiRABg", "text": "I'm blind as a bat and have been wearing glasses since the womb, so I've done this a lot. \n\nThe office can be kind of confusing to find, I was looking for a sign for Central Phoenix Eye Care, but on from the street it says Family Eye Care- or something along this lines, so it was a good thing I remembered the Dr's name. ( Park around back it's much closer than the first parking lot)\n\nOnce you get inside the office is nice and bright and there a lot of opticians bustling about with customers. I was disappointed that all of the opticians seemed pretty bummed to be at work. No one was smiling and the entire visit from beginning to end with them felt like a chore! Especially when I was picking out my glasses, I felt like a nuisance to the (slightly pushy) lady helping me and actually didn't choose a pair because of it. Not one even laugh at any of my hilarious jokes, so you know something was wrong! Unfortunately I don't think this was a fluke- with my initial appointment and follow-ups I've been to the office 3 times all to meet the same doldrum attitudes.\n\nI saw Dr. Johnson for my exam and he was very thorough, informative, and friendly. I will probably go back to Central Phoenix Eye Care because the time I spent with the doctor was definitely what I was hoping for when I chose this office. I sure wish those grumpy opticians would just buck up! It would make everyone's experience much more enjoyable!", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2FiNCj5rM3nF0qgaWf86Gg", "review_id": "9eiYVzYh9RbYJqvKaqB2hw", "text": "I went to a different eye doctor and had problems with my vision when I got my glasses from him. I went back to him and he rechecked me and said there was nothing wrong with the prescription, I just needed to look through a different part of the lens (which was total BS) \n\nI went to Dr Frank for a second opinion. He was very thorough  and found the problem and fixed it. He gave me the proper prescription and also had my lenses shaped a different way that was better for my eyes. \n\nI highly recommend Dr Frank.", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2FiNCj5rM3nF0qgaWf86Gg", "review_id": "1ESfsGg2itCcOpU-vLQwdw", "text": "The people at Central Phoenix Eye Care are great. \n\nThe staff was friendly, the doctor helpful and the prices very reasonable. \n\nFantastic business.", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 11, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "f2Rz7OWNeA3Dy_5dmrzUmw", "text": "I see a whole new world today thanks to the folks at Central Phoenix Eye Care... \n\nYou see, I've been alternating between two pairs of prescription glasses and a pair of broken prescription sunglasses that had all seen better days for a while now... (I know, kind of embarrassing!)\n\nBut I had my somewhat annual visit yesterday and walked out of the office with what feels like three brand new pairs of glasses!  They were all cleaned up, tightened, fixed, etc... and in addition, I learned from Dr. Thompson that my vision seemed to improve a bit from my last visit!\n\nThe staff was friendly, they take my insurance, and I didn't have a wait at all!  They also have a decent variety of frames to choose from.  If you're in need of an eye doctor, you cannot go wrong with Central Phoenix Eye Care!", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pfO3pfGtJXh-HJjDbAlzJw", "review_id": "H5ou3m-x__uUc8NIP1eW4g", "text": "I live overseas and had less than a week in Phoenix. Many offices told me that a consultation and creation of the glasses was impossible to do - especially given that it was over the Christmas holiday weekend.\n\nThe standard service at CPEC in itself is deserving of 4 stars, but what makes this practice truly stand out is their willingness to accommodate patients' needs.  Dr. Kantor and his friendly, well organized staff went out of their way to schedule me for an early morning appointment and then asked the lab to rush the glasses.", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "je0xJ_qIZfaSXkEQKcnKFw", "review_id": "zpOpobaTZIOsfxqitY10hQ", "text": "I have been a patient for the lst 2 years of Heather Thompson, O.D. \nShe is nice, down to earth and very knowledgable. The office staff are super sweet and very helpful. The Optical staff are very helpful when ordering glasses, contact, etc. Would highly recommend this practice. Great customer service.", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "myJD-D0yZ4afZS9gNWbjSQ", "review_id": "AglmK8AAA0BHDTFYJh9SkA", "text": "I see Dr Heather Thompson at Central Phoenix Eye Care and it is always a positive experience.  I feel like I'm getting the best care available from the staff here because they are always so thorough.  I'm diabetic and they go out of their way to be sure they always check for early signs of eye damage which, thankfully, have not presented at this point.  They also send annual reports to my primary care physician so they've really become a part of my whole health care team.\n\nLast year when my mother visited us she was having some problems with the pressure in her eye.  She's diabetic as well and she suffers from eye damage as a result.  Dr Thompson made time to see her and check the pressure in her eyes to confirm that the medicine she was using was working properly and that the pressure was returning to a normal level.  She went out of her way to provide my mom with extra care and I really appreciate that", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X_m9AySkNyZCsnxCuYZ2qg", "review_id": "1gRljWVCnTMb3H1vXXnREQ", "text": "Dr. Thompson and her staff are amazing!  Having just moved to Arizona, I needed to find a good eye doctor, so I jumped on Yelp, and found this place.  I made an appointment and was seen within a few days.  Dr. Thompson and her staff gave me the most thorough vision exam I've ever had in my life!  She actually recommended some brand new contacts because she said my old ones didn't fit me that well (I had no idea).  Wow, what a difference!!!!  I can't say enough good things about this place!", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YuuzQtcqBpuOzi8ZJqfzTg", "review_id": "6hyGr1_PIjEpEyQsB-ttEg", "text": "Being new in town I was a little afraid to find a new eye doc without a referral. I looked around online going through my insurance company's website to see which doc were covered in my area. After looking at the site for CPEC I thought this was the place for me. \n\nAfter going in and experiencing a very friendly staff and a knowledgeable doc with good \"bedside manner\" who addressed my concerns and questions I knew I lucked out in picking the right place to go. Dr. Thompson and her staff definitely go out of their way to help you with anything you need. I would refer CPEC to anyone.", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BGkBiqvbEyIyWL_8C1pExA", "review_id": "ZwTeS361D1VGuB8pvFSaJg", "text": "Superior customer service. Dr. Thompson did a great Job, good selection on frames.", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4hV7IJiNdVh1pITjRvll5w", "review_id": "UM51yaLuVkXQEEK0d1GaIw", "text": "The staff is very friendly...", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uQlQmBcl4tOsnmX6cKjjpQ", "review_id": "oF1PnfrGIsaRVIhV4KT61Q", "text": "This place is great!   I'm glad I found it through Yelp!\nI came in for an eye exam and possibly new glasses.  Note--the entrance is around the back, not in front like the other offices in the building.  \nAnyway, the gals at the front desk were friendly.  When I said I had an appointment, they looked and told me it was for the next week.  Oops!  My mistake (I guess).  Anyway, they gave me paperwork to fill out and went to see if they could squeeze me in.   They got the okay, and the technician, Laurie, put me through a number of painless tests.   She was friendlly and efficient.\n   Next I got examined by the doctor, Dr. Mastores.   She is probably the nicest doctor I ever met (probably good with kids).  She was also very efficient and knowledgeable.  She took the time to explain, with a picture they took of my eye and a plastic model, some issue with my eye.  It was something that I had for years but no other eye doctor had taken the time to really explain it.  I appreciated that.  She also gave me some samples for dry eyes.\n    While I was waiting for my eyes to dilate for another test, I worked with a helpful optician in the office to find some frames for sunglasses.  He offered some tips and I wound up ordering from them.  They said it would take a week.\n     All this examination plus the glasses cost only a little over $100 with insurance.  I thought that was pretty good!   I definitely would recommend this practice to anyone!", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lV4vv6sVXDHT03OW5YrMEA", "review_id": "0RFUcOFqYGaG6A_L8FT7Gg", "text": "I want to give CPEC 5 stars due to their customer service.  I visited CPEC thinking that it was part of my eyecare insurance network.  However, when I arrived the staff advised me that it wasn't.  My fault, I had changed jobs and should have looked at my new network's providers.\n\nLong story short, CPEC pro-rated my exam which I thought was more than fair being they could have charged me full-price.  The exam was very thorough and  staff very courteous as well.\n\nThanks for a great experience and excellent customer service - I'll be back even though you're not in my network!", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "myJD-D0yZ4afZS9gNWbjSQ", "review_id": "tCtv-v2BdIj7eUqadCe4FQ", "text": "I'm disappointed to have to report that Dr Thompson left the practice.  The staff has always been professional and courteous so I'm sure this will continue to be an excellent practice.", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "aTi0NVrcPJWbN6jAsJVcAw", "review_id": "oAMQ7fWVOdObeO4Kk7ol9Q", "text": "Once again, Yelp did not disappoint when I needed to find a new doctor. Having just moved to Phoenix from across the country, I needed a new eye doctor (and new contact lenses!). \n\nI made an appointment and brought paperwork from my previous eye doctor. The ladies at the front were very friendly and welcoming.  I saw Dr. Frank -- the exam was thorough and he patiently answered incessant questions from a Phoenix newbie. \n\nMy new contacts arrived way earlier than I expected. They even offered to tighten up my existing glasses! What service! I definitely recommend this eye care practice! \n\nThey could use better signage out by the road in front of their building. They're in a taller building on Seventh Street, on the east side, just south of Bethany Home.", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "459YZVKm719USPkrm-EFfw", "review_id": "a-dp3x5yMwMW2DPTw7UYLg", "text": "I found this office through Yelp and am so happy with the whole experience.  Thanks all around!", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rqFLO-j0dvlszgfHxvTkQg", "review_id": "uQI9NHLO_286zWrtPAoyhg", "text": "This was my first visit to Central Phoenix Eye Care since moving to Phoenix - and I'm glad I found them.  The office staff are very friendly and helpful.  I had an appointment with Dr. Stephanie Mastores - I didn't have to wait later than my appointment time, and felt very positive about the exam quality and the way I was treated.  It was a great experience.", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 10, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "k8_yraxwHMVNb0AlOGXOMQ", "review_id": "eppQQrTGYNb-rRKo7rG30g", "text": "Just relocated to the Central Phoenix area and had to find a new eye doctor. As I always do, I checked with Yelp and this office got high marks. I saw Dr. Mastores and she was great...very thorough. In fact, it's the best eye exam I've ever had! I was seen immediately and did not have to wait. This is a huge plus in my book. I am very happy I have found a competent eye provider. I always use Yelp to find my doctors, dentists, etc and so far I have not been disappointed. I highly recommend Dr. Mastores and all the staff at Central Phoenix Eye Care.", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1nM2sYyC6NyDYGo22zsy7g", "review_id": "q11pK5nURpvwUzkrL_cGVQ", "text": "Dr. Frank has a way of getting the test done that makes me comfortable . Prior to coming to him I had trouble getting a proper reading for my eye pressure because I don't like anything in my eyes.", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "meOF-WTHHhf58tACeUgyXw", "review_id": "bgzA3fIQUnuwNpoBOPKkCg", "text": "I have been a patient of Central Phoenix Eye Care for eons, now.  No kidding!  Perhaps upwards of 30 years or more.  I have received excellent care and personal attention all through these years from 3 of the doctors that I have seen there.  Dr. Kantor has been my primary optometrist for most of this time.  Due to his ever burgeoning workload , the last few years I have seen 2 other optometrists on several occasions and have been very pleased with their knowledge and demeanor. In addition, the office is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic tools.  I would recommend Central Phoenix Eye Care to anyone looking for an optometric practice with a competent and friendly staff.", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LqzU6jiIwyXJ_qXOyH9Wvw", "review_id": "kp2ZUYaJ0mlT1yPe6-WP7A", "text": "Love these guys - I have been going to them for almost 20 years!  The docs and the staff have always been top notch.  They are friendly, courteous and knowledgeable.  I have never had a bad experience with this office and have trusted the healthcare of all three of my children to them as well.\n\nThey get my highest praise and recommendation!!", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UC3J_qeGFpZ9EHVd2dI0vg", "review_id": "oEMlTT76rosszOvhlPeBtw", "text": "Back to wearing glasses after 11 years and all I have to say is \"Thank You\" to Central Phoenix Eye Care. You made the experience the best possible. And Dr. Stephanie Mastores is incredible. I can see clearly now and am looking fashionable as well. This is the only optometrist I will ever recommend. Thanks again and Go Buckeyes!!", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b_fE6IWu4hXYbo-yfHZ6Hw", "review_id": "VyO8gnkpLXM4VGptxBupfQ", "text": "Another fantastic visit and eye exams with Dr. Kantor for my son and I - none better than him (don't let him know I said that). I've been a patient of his since he took over this practice. I started with them in 1970 when it was Dr. Cartledge, (pre-Central Phoenix Eye Care), and my parents went to him in the 1960's. I would always highly recommend Central Phoenix Eye Care to anyone.", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "THYIqfnLV54VZ_v2hCfq2Q", "review_id": "vwiKuiFVJc1aLlF6OGnFRQ", "text": "The best eye doctor facility I've ever been to.  They were so thorough I was astonished.  Staff is pleasant and knowledgeable.  They take Federal spending account cards.  They utilized computer imaging to look into my eyes which was just amazing to look at while he explained the health of my eyes.  When asking about eye surgery because I'm slightly vain, he went over the benefits and effects and we determined it the benefits did not out weight the effects as my correction needed is not much.  Nice change from other places trying to sell everything including the kitchen sink.  They also had an upgrade in the glaucoma test, no more puffs!  We ordered contacts and with my insurance my portion was reasonable.  They even offered to mail my contacts if it was more convienent for me. Dr Kantor was funny and spoke to me as an intelligent eye care patient.  Then at the end he thanked me for choosing him, asked for my continued business and stated that if I liked the service I received to refer him to my family and relatives.  I'm officially a customer for life.  Lastly there was no dialiation test where you cant see anything for hours.  Thanks Central Phoenix Eyecare!", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P-bcKHvr2TxgZ0UvgPWSxw", "review_id": "XQz19wJ9lAKYAG-q9_7qlw", "text": "Dr. Usleman is wonderful! He was warm and friendly and made sure that I was well taken care of. My prescription hadn't changed but he still walked me through the overall health of my eyes and what to look out for now that I'm pregnant. Who knew that your eyes can change with all these hormones?\n\nI didn't wait at all. You can download the new patient forms on their website to speed things up, as well.\n\nThey accept VSP which was important to me, but even better was knowing that I received a high level of care! I definitely recommend Central Phoenix Eye Care!", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "meOF-WTHHhf58tACeUgyXw", "review_id": "fv-I7SV2Z-8T2XKjQj8TNg", "text": "A recent visit to Central Phoenix Eye Care gave me the assurance that I needed - allaying my fears for a refractive adjustment to optimize my nearsightedness utilizing conventional glasses - not contact lenses.  The diagnosis, as determined by Dr. Stephanie Mastores, was that I was just suffering from dry eye syndrome - a condition that I have been plagued with for many years.  I was relieved to hear that I didn't need new corrective lenses, i.e. a new prescription.  Central Phoenix Eye Care is well staffed with competent professionals many of whom I've known for many years.  Dr. Kantor has been my primary optometrist for nearly 30 years and I can attest to his competence, knowledge and ability.  The pleasing aesthetics of the office is another plus - very serene - almost Zen-like!", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "x4eIi_YiwKj1pzcspeLt-Q", "review_id": "J4HA5iK2mHE_0D8cnv7H7Q", "text": "I am not sure I can say more than has already been said. I loved Dr. Heather, and when she left I was saddened beyond words. But then I met Dr. Mastores and realized there was life after Heather.  The thing is, EVERYONE here is nice! My husband and son go here as well, I converted him over soon after we started dating. It was so easy...the service and the one stop shopping.  Just stop in and say Hello and you won't want to leave.", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3ihfsqIOCHg5hqvpfK28zQ", "review_id": "R836zgq4sbR8cnUQtpE7mg", "text": "I'm a first-time customer and had a really wonderful experience. The doctor who saw me was Dr. Ben Uselmen and he was very warm and efficient, and a good conversationalist, as were all of the support staff who did the initial tests and helped me find a pair of glasses. \n\nThey seemed to be very detailed and organized and, though I had to wait for a bit, they offered me a gatorade as I waited.", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lXMX5mZ6LzNkXiE4ozBIqg", "review_id": "yPKROnqYGftuOWpM3wM3Ww", "text": "Wow, after going through a horrible situation at another optimologist (3 tries and could still not get glasses right!!!) I came to Central Phoenix Eye Care through Yelp. My appointment was within a couple of days which was great because I was desperate. The tech and Dr Mastores were informative and thorough which I grealty appreciate. My glasses eneded up being costly but they are wonderful. The eyeglass guy was full of information helping me to make the right choices. Great place~I am here to stay!", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EVAjaGIKOE1bN1Yf1zX1Bg", "review_id": "WzqOLzzyHtOeVA7RVqGcjw", "text": "I took Yelp's word for it and gave Central Phoenix Eye Care a call yesterday. To my surprise, they immediately got me in for an appointment that afternoon. The entire experience was wonderful; from the cheery and sweet receptionist to Dr. Uselman who puts you at ease from the get-go to the optician who got me hooked up with new glasses. \n\nI plan on setting appointments for my husband and son next week. Our family is all-in.", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1EZJu25RKbAtA9IFgInGCw", "review_id": "-q8Uolkx3CXc46COfedJgw", "text": "I've been using this office for years. The office is well run and uses all the newest technology. My glasses are always perfect.", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Aolx6eZlm4QWlb-6pDTXPg", "review_id": "zPtz0ETnQZ-dV81wZMNs7w", "text": "As Heather mentioned below, I had to be coaxed into believing there was life after Dr. Heather. However, I recently developed an allergy to my contact lens solution. Dr. Mastores diagnosed me accurately and then prescribed a course of treatment (corticosteroid drops, lubricant drops, patadine drops, and daily contact lenses) that had my eyes feeling better in short order. She is very personable and seems to know her stuff.", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H7NH96DxC4cUuBBCeMLa7g", "review_id": "_TEOR4CWRE4xndMTdQdIDQ", "text": "Very nice staff and doctors - Even though my vision is hardly requiring a prescription, the doctor did not make fun of me :) \n\nAnd I got some adorable glasses - that arrived at the office earlier than anticipated.", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f8dilgbBoQLxDgQB_T_qFw", "review_id": "bLHxWPQbNKSHZeznhIzkww", "text": "I really like Central Phoenix Eye Care. They have a clean office with new equipment; they're front office staff is super friendly and helpful (I brought my workday lunch into the appointment because it would get so hot sitting in my car, and they offered to put it in their fridge); and the doctor is kind and efficient.", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u5WxYdg6CIv_3UJTwS1C3w", "review_id": "ncgN3M8uSIRfPNlW9BVqdA", "text": "I've been here twice and I'll keep coming! It's very professional, and I get in and out within 45 minutes. They're great with scheduling and the office staff is very nice and personable.", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aqOJldpouTsjydIg5y4p5g", "review_id": "ftBXzf2ne-dg8RcgGlUSxw", "text": "Great staff!  On time service!!  Dr Frank answered all of my questions.  I would refer them to anyone.", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pQ6ij6cOBRB3yJGHbVZHUQ", "review_id": "koL1QznEQVprqwhv8-CTaA", "text": "Went here for a much needed and long over due eye exam. I felt like Dr Mastores and her staff did a very thorough exam and were not rushed. She took the time to answer all of my questions and there was no attempt to \"up sell\" me on any additional services or even glasses for that matter. The office staff is friendly, courteous and efficient. It seems they have a very good selection of glasses, including the designer brands like Tiffany & Co, Gucci, etc. I plan to return here every year for my eye exams.", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M_4tUydPIWK7a_x2CiXJYg", "review_id": "liATYKEu4qj_z5qPmzKWsA", "text": "Fantastic experience!!!  Walked in to see if they could replace the lenses on my favorite pair of sunglasses and was expecting to drop them off and have them shipped off to be repaired. That's what  others had told me because they were specialty lenses. Not the case at all. They had a variety of lenses in stock and were able to complete the process in 45 minutes and was only $45. The shop is full of cool designer frames and the staff is on point with customer service and their products.\nHighly recommend to anyone in need of glasses and wants to support our local businesses.  Thanks guys!!!", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L4hSsAZq1OzCpaAdfkif2g", "review_id": "WllWY-jdDZpOBAhSwf-Y0g", "text": "Excellent staff and care.  Highly recommended.", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oL1zH6JM45O-EOPAnnSIWw", "review_id": "sWU5ATrlWT2VZEi8NlwDpA", "text": "I highly recommend this place. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable and thorough. I had my toddler child along for his first appointment and they were awesome with him. They were patient and let him play with all sorts of their devices to keep him happy. Everything was explained to me in detail regarding both my own vision and my child's. Their frames selection was fantastic for anyone, whether on a budget or wanting a designer brand. I'm so glad I found this clinic in my neighborhood and I plan to stay with them as long as I live in Phoenix.", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2O3ow68D17Motnkar3tNRQ", "review_id": "4A5wV4utnm8UC67EsyMVgg", "text": "Excellent prices and selection. Doctors are wonderful. Office staff kind and efficient. I am glad they are in the neighborhood!", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "q3Fa0PhTGzRl-05fXHIi4g", "review_id": "3vpMp3VS2A61PmlHQ8knNQ", "text": "With the end of the year coming and the realization that it'd been about 2 years since I'd been to the optometrist I made an appointment for an exam just in case.  I of course searched Yelp to see which place looked the best and Central Phoenix Eye Care was in the top ranks so I made my appointment with them.  When I called she let me know that all of the patient paperwork was available online to fill out and print to bring with you and save time, something I'm always a big fan of.\n\nWhen I arrived the ladies at the front were very friendly and gave me one more form to fill out that wasn't available online so it wasn't something I'd missed, but it was short and didn't take long to fill out.  After a little bit someone came out and took me back to do the pre-exam tests with all the fun eye machines that look like arcade games.  After that it was into the exam room to wait for the doctor.  All the tests looked good and then it was onto the fun part, trying on different colors of colored contacts!\n\nThey were really patient and helpful with me, I tried a ton of different colors and I never felt rushed or like he was trying to get rid of me.  In fact he was suggesting more for me to try!  At the end of the appointment when I went to check out I was a bit taken aback by the total, I knew that I had a $15 copay so that's what I was expecting to pay but she quoted me $65.  Apparently there's a $50 fee for the exam for contact lenses, not a huge deal but I still wish they would have told me that ahead of time when they'd asked if I was interested in contacts or not.  Still everyone was friendly and I had a good experience.", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b2_muojVBCOc5CmgGVhNMw", "review_id": "Zod3ioGaEJvnMafCq5vPOQ", "text": "Very thorough eye exam and the doc spent time explaining the tests and results.  Dr Frank has a great chair side manner.  Good selection of eyeglasses on site is a bonus!", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "PzeWNJ_hrhDzs8NdcBA06A", "review_id": "rvk19MjBzilDgN76-wQN9g", "text": "Through the process I encountered four individuals. ALL were very friendly and helpful. I was seen within 5 minutes of walking in the door. The Dr was very thorough and took time to intricately explain the health of my eyes with the images they had taken. My eyes are very healthy so I appreciated and specifically noticed this attention to detail because I didn't really \"need\" an explanation. Normally this would be passed off as, there aren't any problems, moving on.\n \nPicking out my glasses was a bit frustrating for me because i couldn't make up my mind. I never felt rushed. He gave me my space and observed the things that I liked and didn't and would make suggestions. \n\nI drive in from the west side, in Goodyear and it is well worth the excellent service!", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lXMX5mZ6LzNkXiE4ozBIqg", "review_id": "xI9-lXUwT3QZgJ-e9YrMqA", "text": "Great facility! They are professional, extremely thorough and do a great job. I travel from Gilbert and they are well worth it!", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SFAaY2VEwkyQ3ScXze98OQ", "review_id": "-qn3OV4SSatXieiE4Zx-KA", "text": "There's not enough good I can say about this place. From the minute you walk in the door, you are made to feel comfortable and welcome. I'm 34 now, and have been wearing glasses since I was 9. I've been through my share of eye doctors, and there are some doozies out there. When you're that up-close and personal with a doctor (they're inches from your face during the exam), you need to feel comfortable. I have never felt anything BUT comfortable with this place.\n\nI always see Dr. Frank and really enjoy not only his professionalism but just the small-talk (some people can be so uncomfortable and uneasy to talk with, but not Dr. Frank). The last time I went to see the crew, my insurance was about to expire and I needed to get in ASAP; they fit me with Dr. Ben, and again I have nothing but good to say. From the minute you walk in the door to the minute you leave, you feel welcome and valued.\n\nI typically get very ill (headaches, nausea, and vomiting) from being dilated, and they are very compassionate towards me. Previously, they would use a diluted mydriatic. But now, they offer the option of a special camera that sees the majority of the retina without having to dilate you (well worth the extra money!). This has saved me 2 days in bed with the blinds pulled and the blankets over my head.\n\nI am NOT a guy who likes to shop. So when having to pick out glasses, it can be very trying. The opticians at the office basically ask you what you're looking for, and they bring a few pair of frames over that suit your tastes and complement appearance. Usually, they bring four pair over that are a perfect match, and I then have the difficult decision of choosing one. But they really do take the pain out the decision-making process and make the entire visit, dare I say it, enjoyable.\n\nAll-in-all, I can't tell you how highly I recommend this group. And I rarely, if ever, give my 100% stamp of approval.", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k70661DGl6azJ_2G5GqBfQ", "review_id": "8Ie7oDZEVBks55x95M5ebQ", "text": "I started coming here a few years ago. My husband and his family have been to this practice for decades, and I am so glad to be a patient, as well. I really like Dr. Mastores and all the staff. Everyone is friendly and knowledgeable, and they always answer any questions that I have. They have great equipment and everything is very clean and up-to-date.\n\nEven during a recent computer outage, I received an email about the outage and then called before my appt to confirm that they could see me (they could). They were very upfront about the outage and that they were running a little slow, which is understandable. My appt actually didn't take any longer than usual, I just had to wait a few extra minutes to settle my bill. \n\nI have recommended this practice to several friends, and they have reported back that they had good experiences, as well. I would recommend this practice to anyone living in Phoenix who needs a reliable, professional eye doctor.", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pQ6ij6cOBRB3yJGHbVZHUQ", "review_id": "J41z5WhK8EYTDKCpyU7Txw", "text": "Took my son here because of my past experience with Dr Mastores for a comprehensive eye exam after he broke his glasses while playing basketball. Wouldn't change a thing in my last review. Staff was friendly, courteous and out of their way helpful. Dr Mastores is a delight and my son thought she was great. Next up is getting my wife in for her eye exam. See you guys again soon!", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IGXElT3f44nlEM0DS6vpwQ", "review_id": "1vTx2QUepUIwKA3VgCfODQ", "text": "I need to order some more contacts, but it seems my prescription only lasted for a year... so I have to get a new eye exam... so I called Central Phx Eye Care, among others.  They want $175 for a contacts eye exam... highest quote I've gotten so far... just an FYI\n\nSo I called Target... long story short, they said come right over, an hour later the exam was over, they confirmed my prescription, acted just as professional as any other eyecare facility I've ever been to (and I've been wearing contacts since 1975)... charged me $95... and I can buy my contacts online at half price now.  FWIW, COSTCO was $79 for the same thing, but they didn't have a doctor to give me an exam for another week.", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q0xlcYXBhTx6XKMdkTtUUQ", "review_id": "sFiJDBWFhZ-PxH9PdWy23g", "text": "I was so sad to leave my eye doc when we moved from Idaho. I never thought if find a place as wonderful as I had at home. Let me tell you, this place is amazing and just as good if not better than my eye doc back home! The ladies are so sweet and the eye doc is awesome!", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RD5aeEjOZq_L8ZPos2aZJQ", "review_id": "y-wlfEoPwcHCddvyo1B1Fw", "text": "Chose this eye center based on other Yelp reviews. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. I ordered sunglasses. They arrived within a week. After wearing them for a week I decided I wanted bifocals in my sunglasses, they sent them in for a nominal upcharge. I then went back to get new lenses in my own frames and again back within a week. I saw some new frames I wanted and they were very helpful and only charged me a small fee even though it involved all new lenses and went from bifocals to trifocals.\nThey were very patient and great to work with, I highly recommend them!", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z6-tUKUSukPWp0I4En0kPA", "review_id": "NvRVEi8wKGimtdmLYaCuxA", "text": "Great staff and very knowledgeable doctors. They took care of me even when I was being difficult with trying to figure out what prescription strength works best for me. Their prices aren't the cheapest, but are worth it (very high quality). Would be nice for them to have extended hours during the week - but otherwise they are fantastic!", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TBi-83lYEqTIM0pK9EAV-A", "review_id": "7RGxZQJAdhpQRtExmHjlYQ", "text": "I found Central Phoenix Eye Care through yelp. They had great reviews and I figured I might as well give them a try. Before going in, I called to schedule my appointment for a contact lens examination and prescription. The woman that answered the phone was incredibly pleasant and helpful. She gave me the pricing information over the phone, and the cost of the examination was incredibly reasonable.\n\nThe office itself is very clean, organized and quite well run. Everyone that works here is incredibly helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. After arriving, I filled out my paperwork and waited no more than five minutes to see the doctor. \n\nDr. Usleman was the doctor that did my exam. He was very friendly, thorough and knowledgeable. A very pleasant experience.\n\nBUT, the experience that really earned them five stars was the one I just had today. At my appointment the doctor fitted me for a brand new lens, Baush + Lomb Ultra, which has only been given to select offices. Shortly after my appointment, I relocated to Baltimore for the summer, and today, realized that I needed more contact lenses. After scouring the web, and calling every local optometrist, I was unable to find the B+L Ultras ANYWHERE. So I called up Central Eye Care, and they were more than happy to help me! They rang up the contact lenses right away and said that shipping them to me would be no problem... that they would ship out TODAY!\n\nI am incredibly satisfied with every aspect of the service I have received here, and am very impressed with not only the quality of the doctors, but also the quality of their staff and customer service! This is a wonderful office and I highly recommend them!", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5hIcclyqd9yelg2BlsiXBg", "review_id": "3ZeJvQTxT42SR98dTFlyqQ", "text": "Wonderful experience! All the staff is beyond helpful and great to work with from start to finish.  They're very thorough and knowledgeable.", "business_id": "gztTQsgq6FJwIoV4P4RNIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DJIwm4UCnM-SOxXbARjPsQ", "review_id": "aHwPKlPnJlaVg19PHSK2dg", "text": "I appreciate comics. I truly do. They are little works of art that people pour their hearts and souls into. I just have never had the patience to get into them. I think it's the pictures that distract me. Bear in mind that a piece of string can usually distract me. \n\nSamurai Comics is a little shop I drive by at least twice a day. I finally stopped by to investigate and lo and behold, wall to wall comic books. The newest issues of most any comic book you can imagine and a whole section of back issues. A selection of underground comics and 'zines are available for sale as well. All the comics were very neatly displayed and everything was very organized. They obviously care about what they're selling.\n\nIf your walls are covered in action figures (mint in package!) you can find your fair share of them here. There is also quite a large selection of Anime on DVD (used and new for sale) and Manga to check out. Trading cards are also available for those of you who are Yugi-Poke-Magic fans. \n\nThe gentleman behind the counter was very friendly and asked me if I needed any help finding anything. When I left, he thanked me for coming by. I told him I'd be back soon and odds are, I will be. There's this Wonder Woman action figure I've had my eye on...", "business_id": "HgoYXFi_R2LbzYUDsa79Sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wYzOrThSYP8WwioLfsu4vQ", "review_id": "uF3xgydsVlMk1mSnhQlnSA", "text": "My boyfriend loves this place! They have about the nicest staff you could ask for. There's no stereotypical haughty, know-it-all, jerkhole comic book clerk (think the Simpson's comic book guy) at Samurai. They know their product and enjoy discussing comics, toys and anime with anyone and everyone. Their selection of current comics is unbeatable, although they really could use more back issues. When the death of Captain America issue came out, they sold out pretty much immediately. Because the owner knew my boyfriend was a fan and a regular, he saved an issue just for him. Ya can't ask better service than that!", "business_id": "HgoYXFi_R2LbzYUDsa79Sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1S7XdhbZWR17Wy4TBsIzaw", "review_id": "BVorFEyPkLTKVZBUTKptIQ", "text": "It's kind of nice to know that your favorite comic book store and someone involved in the comic business are out there doing some good for the world.\n\nMike Bullock, writer for The Phantom, helped create a line of stories called \"Invisible Children\" based on the civil wars happening in Uganda and what horrors the children there are facing.  They are being kidnapped by a warlord and forced to fight for his army.  How sick is that?\n\nLast Saturday, the 11th, Mike made an appearance at Samurai Comics to make people aware of what was happening and sign books.  Proceeds of the books went toward helping these children.  Samurai also donated a percentage of their sales that day to the same cause.\n\nA co-worker of mine is a close friend of Mike's and told me there may still be copies at the store.  If you like comics, there's nothing I can think of that's better than getting something you enjoy as well as helping others in the world.\n\nKudos to Samurai and Mike for donating some of their time and money to helping such a cause.\n\nCheck out the website on the Invisible Children, talking about the movement to save these children's lives.\n\nhttp://www.invisiblechildren.com/home.php", "business_id": "HgoYXFi_R2LbzYUDsa79Sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "8yUbfnzyW7RR6gQc6AKDTA", "text": "Here is just one of the few places in the Valley you can find work from local, indie artists. But, don't take my word for it. Go see for yourself. In fact, do yourself a favor and pick up any book by Daniel Davis - After Halloween, Klawberry or Caught Creatures. There's nothing quite like finding a rare ruby among faux diamonds. And it's so cool to be able to support local artists! \n\nSamurai Comics is a favorite comics store; one of the best anywhere, according to comic book enthusiasts (which I admit I am not). It has a friendly staff, nice owner and clean atmosphere. Problem is, though, that Samurai Comics, like many other stores, use the same corporate distributor - by force? Sadly, it makes the stock they carry nearly identical.\n\nBut, check out Samurai; it's one of the best.", "business_id": "HgoYXFi_R2LbzYUDsa79Sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "A6bvZcQnSSLswDptnhf7bQ", "review_id": "rg9fwUYX_fVMWcVICXC_kA", "text": "I've had an increasingly bad experience with my comic shop of choice over the last several months (which you can read all about in my Atomic review, if you're that bored) and was told about this shop - which I'd never heard of before. It's in a comparatively small building, if some other valley comic chains are the standard, but what they lack in space, they make up for in good, knowledgable staff and a pretty decent amount of stuff. It's in sort of a bad neighborhood, sandwiched between the 'Gay' Denny's (Is there such a thing as a 'Straight' Denny's?) and a pretty good taco stand whose name escapes me.\n\nIf back issues are your thing, that's Samurai's achilles heel, and you may want to look elsewhere. Their back catalog just leaves a whole lot to be desired, but I've noticed that they frequently put their back issues on sale, so perhaps that is the culprit. I noticed that they have a few more graphic novels than other shops, too, and they sort them by publisher. (Barf)\n\nI really like that they greet you when you come in, but don't hump your leg and try to hard-sell you things that you don't need or want like some of the other places in Phoenix. I recommend it to people who just want to pick up monthly titles or graphic novels, but definitely hit up All About or some such if you're looking for back issues.", "business_id": "HgoYXFi_R2LbzYUDsa79Sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FxxYCRPcpd__yhRRmmtyMQ", "review_id": "3dm8jfVMYUdXIYub1vwyfg", "text": "As far as comic book store go, this place is pretty standard. I'm not saying that in any sort of negative way at all either. They've got a really solid collection of recent issues as well as graphic novels. Their manga section is so-so, their toys are slim, but what taints my experience here is the back issues selection. I was looking for some issues of Fathom and could not for my life find anything. The girl at the cashier was really great and friendly as she tried to help me find what I was looking for, but even she commented on how disorganized those boxes were.\n\nLike I said, don't get me wrong because this place is still great; comics, staff, and all. I guess I'm more of an Atomic Comics kinda fan just in terms of what they offer overall.", "business_id": "HgoYXFi_R2LbzYUDsa79Sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o8J-ergbGYjrUy85I_rxzw", "review_id": "JT0Rnai6wmXhNy6I6UlOCQ", "text": "Still my favourite comic book store in Arizona. It's locally owned and operated. It's a little small with a standard selection but they will order or transfer anything for you, at retail price. The staff is also super knowledgeable - if you're looking for something really specific, chances are they'll know what you're talking about or know someone who does. I would very much recommend shopping here over other Arizona chain stores just for the service alone.", "business_id": "HgoYXFi_R2LbzYUDsa79Sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LzTtvcjciEAeb5C1Wjc-Hw", "review_id": "sbOohqB-svrl-koL9RCcCA", "text": "I just love the new location! Much bigger and well stocked on single issues. With the new location and great products Samurai had moved up to my second favorite comic book store in the valley. Plus they are open later on fridays which I greatly appreciate. Plus the workers at this store are very friendly and helpful much more so then other comic stores, which i consider fantastic!", "business_id": "HgoYXFi_R2LbzYUDsa79Sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lCuQt3OikgWoRWxq-Phzpw", "review_id": "Rl6VFGm87-Qj55BWPApA3g", "text": "No comic book store in the Valley can top Samurai's knowledgable and friendly customer service.  Come for the comics; stay for the fun environment.", "business_id": "HgoYXFi_R2LbzYUDsa79Sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5o-rybm3aOQXFYUmbS1_tg", "review_id": "8hvDdzxIlCbEcFsFslZG8g", "text": "Excellent customer service.  They even have signings and events.", "business_id": "HgoYXFi_R2LbzYUDsa79Sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lNKKhv7qf3i7IjNACh671A", "review_id": "Km6bfPPqxnXiX8wPrRnIsg", "text": "Staff is knowledgable and friendly. They have a big space, and hold lots of comic related event, but also gaming events for RPG's and CCG's. I visited all the comic shops when I moved here from NYC looking for a new on to feed my comic addiction, and Samurai is the one that I choose as the most real.", "business_id": "HgoYXFi_R2LbzYUDsa79Sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GjYhx_UBsndqJ5O0P7y3cw", "review_id": "95-CYygOFR6lV7Mw5T9OUg", "text": "Super fun nerd store with comic books, some games, and fun gifts.  It is unusually clean with really nice salespeople.  They also have fun events periodically.", "business_id": "HgoYXFi_R2LbzYUDsa79Sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7RHkJzMSDb9Ps-WyyEAryw", "review_id": "Sr9Z06snyFNemF2FihKmHg", "text": "Love this place, even the new building.  All emplyees and owners are friendly, sarcastic, and helpful.  Perfect place for me to buy comics and hang around as a dork in general :)", "business_id": "HgoYXFi_R2LbzYUDsa79Sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pb_I1wxsxxnCNSpuWaLkkw", "review_id": "inDTSZenYvaGPrx9WB0LtA", "text": "I make it a point to come and visit & shop while I am on business in the Phoenix area. I come out from the Los Angeles area & far this is the best shop in Phoenix. Great place to look for anything..", "business_id": "HgoYXFi_R2LbzYUDsa79Sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_2oYcAukTIaexAnsjUo9tg", "review_id": "bpcRM3mFpSBbOgYA5oUvGA", "text": "Headed in today to check out their new efforts on bulking up the anime and manga collection.\n\nStaff was awesome and helpful. They are still rebuilding their anime goods and manga collection now that they have 50,000 square feet of space to fill. \n\nManga seems to be hand-vetted and carefully selected, in addition to varied. Full Death Note series, Bleach, Naruto, and Scott Pilgrim box set shared the shelf in harmony. \n\nHave never read a comic book in my life, but have purchased several things from here: \n\n1. Giant Stuffed T-Rex (Squishables, 39.99 each)\n2. Japanese Candy\n3. Japanese knick knacks and assorted kawaii-ware. \n\nComics are obviously their bread and butter, but stop in and check out their cool selection of non-comic related purses, stuffed animals, pens, pencils, candy, t-shirts, and used video games. \n\nYou definitely don't have to be into comics to enjoy the place!", "business_id": "HgoYXFi_R2LbzYUDsa79Sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hIb1ikbIMI0t1EK4gPsK_A", "review_id": "2Qv7_SQ76vcSu5oxftWs4Q", "text": "I am a geek. It is true, and depending on the time, I wear it loud and proud or I just pretend to be a Norm. I really look and act like a Norm, I promise. I even bathe and brush my hair daily!\n\nSamurai is an awesome store. I can't say enough good things about the place. \n\nIt's super user friendly, for one. They have a bunch of regulars that work there who run the place and know their stuff. I have a subscription box, and I love it. You can basically ask them to pull certain comics every time they come out on Wednesday, and come by when you've got enough to purchase and get them all out! And everytime something you subscribe gets put in the box, they email you letting you know it's there. No fighting to make sure you're able to get it, no coming in a month later like I usually do to find out that Jason Pearson's return to Body Bags sold out AGES ago and you can't get any... it's just there. It's dangerous for my pocket book, but in the best sort of way. \n\nI have a lot of history with this place. I went by this store every time I was passing by about 2 years ago. I really stopped going because money was tight, and truthfully, every time I walked in there I was spending more than $50!! Good for them, not so good for me. I wanted to start reading Death Note. They didn't have them, so they ordered it for me. They did the same for multiple TPBs that they didn't have on hand. They will check the other stores to see if they have back issues of an arc you missed, if you're a dork like I am and constantly forget to check when something is coming out. Or if you get on the bandwagon late and want to read something 3 issues in. :P \n\nThey were awesome then. They're still awesome now.\n\nRecently I made it a point to wander back in after I had seen things pop up about free comic book day. I wanted to get Becky Cloonan's Conan the Barbarian. I was out of luck, but they put it in my subscription box. And when I stopped by to get it, I see a sweet little note on there saying Welcome Back from Chris! Now that tickles me to the cockles of my wee lil' heart. That is SO awesome.\n\nI love Samurai. I don't live anywhere near you guys, but as long as I'm into comics and live in Phoenix, I'll be coming to you guys. I promise.", "business_id": "HgoYXFi_R2LbzYUDsa79Sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5iVA1e-VmIDhFKW_afXCVA", "review_id": "gneJ4M6W9QllQh_TEbKT8Q", "text": "Has a wide selection of current and old comics, though most of the old selection is very old, rather than recent months past.\nStaff is very friendly!", "business_id": "HgoYXFi_R2LbzYUDsa79Sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gg_OKjOAl_vVmdh5ZETuiw", "review_id": "mkPj91mIaBbwHVrFQx3gZw", "text": "Samurai Comics is a good shop.  You'll find all of the latest titles and they have a decent back issue collection as well.  The graphic novel and trade selection is impressive and they support local work too.  My visit on Saturday yielded a local book called La Mano del Destino by Jason Gonzalez that I had never heard of before.  \n\nI've only been here 2 years and seldom purchase comics anymore so I cannot attest to how Samurai Comics stacks up against other stores (I'd say they're on par with Ash Comics in Tempe) but the place impresses me and is probably one of the better shops I've been to and they rival Graham Crackers from Chicagoland.  If you've just moved from the Chicago area and miss Graham Crackers, then I'd suggest a visit to Samurai Comics.\n\nSamurai Comics will be my \"go to\" place when I get the craving for comics.", "business_id": "HgoYXFi_R2LbzYUDsa79Sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "k2u1F6spBGhgk2JtAe97QA", "review_id": "6ao7bsa2AnS-QiWkCFzMeQ", "text": "So I am a single mom and I don't know the first thing about comics right?.... Riiiiiight, Reese. Hahaha I know that there are some comics that I don't want my 7 year old reading. We will leave the extent of my nerdiness out of the review. \n\nI kindly asked for some direction as far as kid friendly comics and something new that perhaps my son could catch from early on. The staff is beyond helpful! They hooked my kid up with some comic book about ninjago. My son LOVES Legos. Totally appropriate. Later at the register when my son voiced an interest in Yu-Gi-Oh card game they politely redirected him to the more kid friendly, Pokemon! I love these people! \n\nThey informed us of a league that happens every Wednesday there at the shop. Now Pokemon has taken over our lives and my checkbook! But it is great to have some extracurriculars that we can do together and the kids that go to play on Wednesdays are so nice and helpful to beginners like my son and I. \n\nReally can't say enough good things about this shop.", "business_id": "HgoYXFi_R2LbzYUDsa79Sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wqQ-50Sjf9ol3SYaPbA1YQ", "review_id": "tVCuAz5hsottj90LvwL5NQ", "text": "Nice place! Didn't have what I wanted but would go back!", "business_id": "HgoYXFi_R2LbzYUDsa79Sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sNEdk8Qy-n5yNdBLHRuFQA", "review_id": "30eeWbpgBnt9ImO_lKXkZA", "text": "I still miss Atomic Comics, but Samurai is growing into a nice store.  They offer lots of cool events for the full on fans but, like Atomic, also provide a good experience for those that are simply shopping for the family geek (I use that as a term of endearment).  I like the layouts of both stores and the staff are friendly and helpful.  I particularly like the ACME Mini-Con (started by Ryan Cody, artist on Villains) and others where I got to meet a bunch of cool people including Jay Fotos ('68), Corey Walker (Invincible) and Scott Kollins (Flash, Avengers) and the various signings with local artists such as Tony Parker (R.I.P.'d) and Jim Hanna (Jack Rabbit).\n\nI am not much of a gamer, but I know they have Magic tournaments and others things for those who are.\n\nAll in all, Samurai is starting to fill the void left in the East Valley by Atomic Comics.  More on the Central and West Valley in future reviews.", "business_id": "HgoYXFi_R2LbzYUDsa79Sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bJJhM7tcOYq-7AefQKldaQ", "review_id": "2coX5QTyZp-4CN783e5q0g", "text": "This little gem was another great find in Phoenix. Between this and All About Comics, I was pleased with the selections available.\n\nThe pros:\n\n1.  Conveniently located on Camelback Road, however, it's at the end of large complex and could be easy to miss. Plenty of parking available in a lot behind the building.\n\n2.  A nice selection of comics, specifically current ones. I was also impressed by the staff recommendations rack to let you know what the employees are reading and if they like it. As for the staff, very friendly and they discuss issue you buy, etc. Imagine that, great customer service. On major impression was one of the employees went out of her way to look for a comic that was out of print there (Batman Incorporated #8, a major seller). She called a number of other places, even competitors. Shows that there's good camaraderie with other stores. They had a good number of variants and a few collectible figures. Their focus is definitely on comics and games. I definitely dig the idea of comic packs to help a new collector catch up on a series. I was tickled by the DC casualties section as well. \n\n3.  A major plus! They sponsor games at this spot, mainly the card based variety. This was very cool and fosters the culture associated with comics. I was really impressed with how friendly everyone was as well, whether you're a pro or a newcomer.\n\nThe cons:\n\n1.  This is a relatively small place, so don't expect a monster selection. Not much in terms of figurines, but I did see some items that peaked my interest. However, they had a fantastic selection of comics from other publishers. By that I mean other than DC, Marvel, Dark Horse, IDW, etc and as mentioned before will go the extra mile to help their customers.\n\n2.  As stated before, it can be easy to miss if you're not paying attention. No parking in the front at all. You have to park behind the building. Not really a con, just a pointer for people.\n\nOverall, Samurai become a regular stop for me each week when I was going to the local YMCA to exercise. I highly recommend supporting this place. I wish I had asked about the tools that were banned from the place. Their pictures are posted by the register.", "business_id": "HgoYXFi_R2LbzYUDsa79Sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8UgwN_TM_1mw32nxR6Z3Yw", "review_id": "cTSzRkRTQUS7uxDAYJhRoQ", "text": "3.5 really. my view is they always have the comics i want and they aren't shady at all - they aren't like those stores that hold on to extra copies then jack up the prices and sell them a week later. they put everything on the shelves and they really love their comics.\n\nthe staff is always super friendly, not pretentious at all. the only thing i don't like about the place is their loyalty program. you get a stamp card that gets 1 stamp for every $10 you spend (so if you spend $18 in one purchase, that's 1 stamp. $20 =  2 stamps). After you get 10 stamps, you get $5 off your purchase. so the most you're getting is a 5% discount every few weeks, but more likely you're getting a much smaller %. Many other comic shops do programs where you get a certain % off every week depending on how many subscriptions you have set up. \n\nother than that though, they're nice people with a great selection and they're always welcoming.", "business_id": "HgoYXFi_R2LbzYUDsa79Sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Jzla1XE7_BIgoEZgplPOpQ", "review_id": "zJqucEAXct1gUy0rNx5itA", "text": "Great selection of comics and card collectables!! Great service! Cool place for FNM.", "business_id": "HgoYXFi_R2LbzYUDsa79Sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0tYlK-FieQXAdmTQ9DWTbA", "review_id": "n2XElJHKFaKkz5bnTvSOJA", "text": "This is a bigger comic book store than the other samurai stores around the Phoenix area. They have a section of new issues and issues that haven't sold out from the last couple if months. There are very few back issues. There are also lots of tables for gaming tournaments, card games I think.  Pretty basic store.", "business_id": "HgoYXFi_R2LbzYUDsa79Sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fM6zztYtf9W5DsXUhy941Q", "review_id": "2pFgKbL9KOPRPxfdZM0hRA", "text": "A very nice shop! I first located this shop through Yelp on our second tour of Phoenix two years ago. This time, my son & I needed a place to play FNM & the M14 prerelease on 7/13. This shop has a large gaming area & is ideal for these types of events. The players overall were easygoing and easy to talk to as were the store staff. Overall, an enjoyable experience. We both finished in the top 8....with my 12 y/o son going 5-1....the only negative was the language displayed by some of the players...my son's last opponent lost his cool in a tirade of expletives when he lost....not cool, dude....unfortunately, this happens sometimes when competetive people take a beatdown from a 12 year old....its not cool to gloat, but I'm hella proud of him when he puts this game together like this!\n\n Ahem....back to the shop... If I was a Phoenix local, this would be my home store, no doubt.... The comics selection was impressive.....something for every taste, nicely displayed. There are also many more back issues available all over the store...an A+ for the silver and bronze age offerings..my kinda stuff!", "business_id": "HgoYXFi_R2LbzYUDsa79Sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b_VQZLNKy_bqox2ELkaing", "review_id": "QTzVfUM9X1cJtm8oKMqQhQ", "text": "They have a good selection, we just felt really unwelcome.  \n\nThey post pictures on their walls of people who (I assume) stole/tried to steal from them.  While I understand their preventative measures, this is really off-putting.  \n\nThe staff is suspicious of anyone walking into their store and isn't very polite; it felt like we were a hassle for asking them anything.  I would rather go someplace where it's okay for me to just look around and give them my money...which is pretty much any other comic book store.\n\nTo give you an example, most places keep their pokemon booster packs readily available, but here they are behind the counter.  I had to ask to select the ones I wanted--the first time they just handed me the first pack.  Not cool.  We bought what we wanted with the deal and then left.", "business_id": "HgoYXFi_R2LbzYUDsa79Sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nCu2AQILfu5uLE7Dk4m4Vg", "review_id": "K-V_vk0vkCI1hs3A9vsq9A", "text": "my favorite comic store in phoenix!\n\nthe daytime staff (aka the 'comics' staff as opposed to the weekend/ 'magic' staff who i dont really deal with) are the best in town and i love picking up my weekly books and saying hello. as opposed to the store i left, i never have problems with my stuff not getting ordered, they are awesome. always have a great selection of discounted old books/ 99 cent bundles so i can try something random for cheap too.", "business_id": "HgoYXFi_R2LbzYUDsa79Sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DrPOgnV9F077zbW-bD7jdw", "review_id": "oFGUmxtWLN65mICzRNtHeQ", "text": "It's a nice place.  Easy to find. There's a sign out front that says parking is in the back, but I wasn't so sure about where 'the back' was.  So I circled around and got spot in the lot just up the street.  The shop is bigger than it looks on the outside.  Big selection- neat and organized.  I came for a specific item which was easy to locate.  The guy who worked the register was great.  He saw that I was wearing a superman t-shirt and suggested that I pick up the new DC series.  I've lived in Phoenix for a little less than 6 months, and I usually get my comics from Ash in Tempe since it's closer to my work.  But I'll definitely be coming back here.", "business_id": "HgoYXFi_R2LbzYUDsa79Sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EGiAtB4sgZhDdYpRkDneig", "review_id": "JusC8s4ABxFUw5_Uxtr3HQ", "text": "I am very amateur in the comic world, this is my Hubby's thing, but I end up in here and many other comic shops often with him.  I like this store, it doesn't smell bad like most others, it has cool movies, it could use some more seats.  I noticed the guys who work here aren't as nice as other shops.  I like their funko selection cuz one of the kids is really into that right now.", "business_id": "HgoYXFi_R2LbzYUDsa79Sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TOAx-oSMZNG7QJAZk6sD6g", "review_id": "F_6UvC1AuCTbX1a9iW8T1Q", "text": "Good current selection, but lacking in back issues. Whatever back issues they have are priced on the heavy side...", "business_id": "HgoYXFi_R2LbzYUDsa79Sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uEtVS09EADEPP-LBfS-ibA", "review_id": "Ub_lkv-FIV7jQENCAC9QvA", "text": "I am officially a lifelong, devoted fan of Samurai Comics. A few months ago I had a complaint about how a Samurai Comics Facebook post had accidentally miscommunicated the availability of a new collection which caused me to basically waste an hour and a half of my day. It was very frustrating. But to his credit, Mike stepped up big time after hearing of my experience. He reached to to me personally, acknowledged my complaint was valid, and then went WAY out of his way to make it up to me. I could not have been happier with how professional he was and what a great deal he gave me to make up for the time and inconvenience. I am very satisfied and feel I was treated like a valued fellow lover of comics, not just a customer. There's a good reason they have such a big, thriving business at Samurai Comics.", "business_id": "HgoYXFi_R2LbzYUDsa79Sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DrPOgnV9F077zbW-bD7jdw", "review_id": "s2mDx3L87dAWulZbMB574w", "text": "I've been back a few times since my first review and the customer service varies based on who's working.  The last 2 times I've visited, there was a different guy working the counter who looked up, saw I had come into the shop and then quickly put his head down.  No hello.  No thanks for the purchase.", "business_id": "HgoYXFi_R2LbzYUDsa79Sw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "FaNuRsu18qxS2ad7t93EjQ", "review_id": "dd995CD62FL-xuQpqsNUiw", "text": "I've been around the proverbial gay bar block, so to speak, so my expectations are pretty high. However, tonight proved to be a good time here. It's a very relaxed atmosphere with excellent drink specials and fun, friendly people to small talk with.\n\nCalm, supportive, flirty and fun..Plazma is a good bar to be yourself.", "business_id": "lF1xl8uiYRSLCibhb31sew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k6ZQA3DJ2EfZJMmadBlWNw", "review_id": "9mikmtMH22oSKsYRDCMAJw", "text": "Decent. Low key. Minimal attitude from patrons and staff.", "business_id": "lF1xl8uiYRSLCibhb31sew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mfvezpz6ohS0NQk3DZdvqQ", "review_id": "yFBHoTDMVd22qryx28lnSA", "text": "\"Sooo I crreeeppp yeeahh, just keepin on the down low\"\n\nKaraoke? Yes.\n\n$1 drafts in plastic cups? Yes\n\nAbility to play a shitty game of pool with no one caring? Yes\n\nPatio where you can take your drink and be with smokers and ashtrays are regularly emptied? Yes\n\nI had FUN. Yes. FUN. Simple, old fashioned, fun. Brandon hosts a great karaoke night, the regulars are spectaculars, the guys friendly, the ladies not terrifying, the mikes are wireless so you can dance around the whole bar when you sing \"Here I Go Again\" by Whitesnake (and yes, pose on the pool table when you do it).\n\nI will be back, Be scuuurrrred.", "business_id": "lF1xl8uiYRSLCibhb31sew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "THYIqfnLV54VZ_v2hCfq2Q", "review_id": "FtuOdp8PiGS_RFIKbu2c7w", "text": "The staff is very unfriendly here unless you like getting barked at like a dog.  Saturdays are fun for the strippers, but the staff will take your drinks before your finished.  The staff need some serious training on customer service.", "business_id": "lF1xl8uiYRSLCibhb31sew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xg4AdOGHFxJyWByFbG8stA", "review_id": "OJh2Lsx76jfxSMWLfhV9ow", "text": "\"Sometimes you wanna go where everybody...\" is as sad as you are? Truly, there's something sad about this place. If you wanna go somewhere to escape, keep moving. If you wanna have a good time with friends without the crowds or noise this fits the bill.\n\nStill, I recently had a good experience here with my cousins. We were all coming out to each other as Atheists, after a longtime of unbelief and an even longer time of Mormonism.\n\nWe each sang 4 songs with karaoke, and it was just plain awesome. Of course my cousins have amazing voices, so even though that really made me look bad it was so good to spend time with them in a judgement-free atmosphere.\n\nRECOMMENDATIONS: Go for karaoke, not for the stripper night (that attracts all sorts of creepy and shady characters.", "business_id": "lF1xl8uiYRSLCibhb31sew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y6TszIl9rQiO9vWUUJJJZQ", "review_id": "Rv4cM7iEMc-SSVQEDA-2_A", "text": "Plazma Rocks! Best place in CenPho to grab a spot at the bar, patio, or table. I say that cause there is always room. It's a shame the place is rarely packed, because this very cool neighborhood bar has a lot going for it.\n\nGreat bartenders! A supper friendly owner, and the best drink prices north of Van Buren. There is always a drink special and lots to look at with all the TV's and music Videos, a few old school Pinball machines, darts, a big stage and a pool table.\n\nI like going for some of the drag shows, this is the type of place with newbies and the old standards like Celia, Miss Ebony, and Phedra.\n\nI think ther is karaoke a few times a week and strippers on Saturday nights, I have to get back for that. \n\nOn my last visit we were shocked because even though the parking lot was empty there was a fun lively crowd inside. We found out that alot of people walk over from around the hood, and from the huge uber-gay apartment complex next door.\n\nI dont live close enough to walk and I dont drink and drive so I dont get in as often as I would like to, but the last time I was there was 5 Stars! Thanks guys for making me feel welcome.\n\njv", "business_id": "lF1xl8uiYRSLCibhb31sew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7geT4TAPqDBYw3X8iAKjjA", "review_id": "qNHCPuP4tXS9grg-X7rPXw", "text": "One day we were really bored and wanted to try a new gay bar for an afternoon drink.  This place was close to another favorite bar of ours, so we figured we'd give it a try.\n\nWe walked in and Jakob, the bartender, was very friendly.  He instantly remembered our names.  He also makes the best margaritas.\n\nWe have returned a few times since then, but Jakob only works weekends.  The crowd is friendly and the drinks are strong.\n\nOverall, this is a great neighborhood unpretentious bar.", "business_id": "lF1xl8uiYRSLCibhb31sew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hn_DclKLzdxABRGGAuqKgg", "review_id": "koiZDrqIcG12QHuWmdAJ4g", "text": "Had such a great time here. Plazma has a dive bar feel (as least when I went). Cocktails were cheap and strong. The bartender was so nice and friendly and worked his butt off all night - he did a great job.\n\nI like the little outdoor seating area, and there's a good amount of parking. Overall, very chill, very nice.", "business_id": "lF1xl8uiYRSLCibhb31sew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hbYYsn15_75YGgCnmklQjA", "review_id": "2o2lkSt0a4d-i39UZZJeRg", "text": "I've been going to plasma for a few years now met some amazing friends. This place is really awesome! It really is the gay Cheers!", "business_id": "lF1xl8uiYRSLCibhb31sew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eBFm-lABQiKpaUcPDfYOgA", "review_id": "wZSpcYpJOIE8GowGBNonjg", "text": "A walgreens with no liquor? What am I, in Utah?", "business_id": "j1k5n2rKVfb08oEPvrbHkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W10N7lgoG9YshvHUC7wSdQ", "review_id": "aog0tQiIH5hMNmU2VodsUw", "text": "As a Chicagoan I am a Walgreens girl.  I tried CVS but they have serious issues with value and customer service.\n\nThis is not the worst Walgreens.  It is definitely not the best either.  The main issues are as follows:\n\n1.) No bike racks\n2.) Nowhere even remotely plausible to lock your bike.\n3.) Check out ladies who move as though it were 1968 and no one had anywhere to get to in less than 5 minutes.\n\nI suppose the other items are corporate which seem to affect this store overmuch.  The nearest 24 hour is on Osborn and 7th ave.  Not close enough.  They no longer stock things I need in emergency situations... like canned peas, employment application forms and Igloos over 48 quarts.\n\nThis store is always clean, has Milky Way Midnights and a good selection of tampons so its not like I am going to stop going here.", "business_id": "j1k5n2rKVfb08oEPvrbHkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eoLjLWPeJymzmk4Dc_PtJw", "review_id": "95mHYBnCiZPU0hUD9mwQOQ", "text": "I pass by this walgreens on the way home so I stop in frequently. Always able to find what I need. Clean and organized, will come again.", "business_id": "j1k5n2rKVfb08oEPvrbHkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aTi0NVrcPJWbN6jAsJVcAw", "review_id": "LKBK-3a6kbxqUwEprnFAcw", "text": "Go to to FedEx Office if you need passport photos. I needed one and stopped at this Walgreens after being referred here by a nearby UPS Store. The first Walgreens employee wasn't sure how to work their new camera, so he and Employee #2 went back and forth about that for a minute or two. Finally he used their regular camera to take it anyway. Then, they couldn't print it for me because they were in the middle of an enormous greeting card order which apparently couldn't be paused long enough to print my picture. They took my name and number to call me when that order was complete and they'd printed my photo. \n\nNearly four hours later, I called the store because no one had called me. I stayed on hold four long times while they repeatedly rang the Photo Department, and no one ever picked up. So then I was passed to the store manager, who put me on hold only to come back and say the printing equipment had failed. Uh, and just when was someone gonna call me and tell me this?? \n\nSomeone finally did call back the next day after they found my pic in their system, but by that time I got my photo elsewhere. Save yourself the trouble and just stick to getting snacks, water, and cards at Walgreens.", "business_id": "j1k5n2rKVfb08oEPvrbHkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_Lz4b5QL0K8ndeyz2vxslA", "review_id": "ZZk020Q3JFJcvdnO6ZBSmA", "text": "I am a big fan of this chain and they just scored a big win with me by mentioning their $20 yearly prescription membership program.  I am self-employed and take   some maintenance meds that can be pretty pricey, even with insurance.  This plan saves me  about $800 a year!\n\nI also shop Walgreen's for gifts...they regularly stock cute scarves, t-shirts and novelty items.  They have good sales on the necessities as well.  I really like their theater-sized candy prices and make sure to stock up on movie days\n\nThe staff is pleasant and the location has good parking, is well-lit, and is easily accessible.  The drive-thru service is speedy and efficient..\n\nAll in all, I am happy with the service, pricing, and variety...especially at this location.  Cheaper meds just put them over the top !!!!", "business_id": "j1k5n2rKVfb08oEPvrbHkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EJaoDaba5ew7Pr1r8fT4NQ", "review_id": "Kbikom1EGfLWYUmVy2g1uw", "text": "Great place to find inexpensive, gently used item for your infant and bigger child. From bedding, highchairs and excersaucers to clothes and shoes and toys. They have a 50/50 consignment plan ( cash or store credit) and will display everything for 90 days. If it doesn't sell you get all your non sold items back.  The new management that took over the business last February vamped the store up and it looks better and better and they are super friendly and always willing to help. Always had a great experience. They have a Facebook page too in which they list new item in pictures. Highly recommended.", "business_id": "jcWWytqmzMK7gu5zOmxkYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pVDAcUrUBTz9RGselQfofg", "review_id": "Lj4HfPwhlGW6WfjRCjgw8A", "text": "Went here today to sell lots of winter 2T clothes, an excersaucer, a pack and play, as well as some mis.toys.  All gently used.  Very pleased with pleasant greeting and help.  Fun to trade old for old/new.  Very well organized.  Highly recommended over all other buy/sell baby shops in Phoenix.", "business_id": "jcWWytqmzMK7gu5zOmxkYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EJaoDaba5ew7Pr1r8fT4NQ", "review_id": "fiNNNktwsp0hpbVx9JTCgQ", "text": "Seems like they already lost their spirit. When you walk in, the owner doesn't look like she loves her job, but is an average hired employee. That after only one year of owning the business. One of the owner left and it seems she carried the spirit. They don't care about marketing. Their flyers that are send per e-mail are unfinished templates, have no appeal. They have a huge competitor down the street and I have found myself there more and more and started consigning there. \nThere FB page gets barely frequent attention. An occasional photo gets posted. I hope they pick it up and blow some fire in the business.  The concept is great, the people that own/work the business can make it fantastic.", "business_id": "jcWWytqmzMK7gu5zOmxkYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u-M4jMYKXsj-l1BYdyNpRQ", "review_id": "m7PIcfeu6qhM405Bx--ZSw", "text": "Consignment store. My daughter had a bunch of clothes that she never wore and outgrown. We took it to Baby Bloomers to \"sell.\" They took a sufficient amount - you have to really ask what they are looking for for that season for them to take it. Got a decent amount back - they do a 50% store credit or cash back. Their items are reasonably priced too. I'm pleased with this store and will continue bringing my daughter's gently used clothes here.", "business_id": "jcWWytqmzMK7gu5zOmxkYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zQgFeH7nMDwjm8MTlNXLVQ", "review_id": "BMfdRG9BH_YUav0TPsrg_A", "text": "This is a great consignment store.  They are VERY friendly, always greet you as you come in and they have a great selection of things for sale at great prices.  I'm pretty sure you'll find something that suits your kids desires and/or needs. \n\nI have yet to bring in any items to consign; but, will definitely be doing that next time I stop by!", "business_id": "jcWWytqmzMK7gu5zOmxkYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L8m_dZ-PrZNf881a9v1CfQ", "review_id": "QVJEQJ0QCIfYHpu9OgQxfQ", "text": "Good selection on clothes, toys, and strollers.", "business_id": "jcWWytqmzMK7gu5zOmxkYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J4Wd3-MgljLbTBu1QzV2sQ", "review_id": "yON7PrlGWot9GNqa_gXfYA", "text": "Love this store!  \n\n-Not too much merchandise, you have a lot to sift through and it's well organized but you don't feel like you are drowning in stuff.\n-Friendly staff, helpful for sure.  We found a baby swing priced at $40 that the owner gave us for $15 because it appeared to be broken.  Got it home and after 30 minutes of my husband tinkering with it we had a working swing for $15!  \n-Great communication... I've been on the request list for certain items in the past and they've been great about calling when an item might fit my request\n-No attitudes or stuffy crowds here.  Just real people and mamas!", "business_id": "jcWWytqmzMK7gu5zOmxkYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m-RZWKduSj-xfpYeLEUzJA", "review_id": "bQiABeROn8-XaNJfh71uAA", "text": "I was here today shopping for maternity clothes. It's a small place, but it's very organized and I did not feel claustrophobic like you can at some other places. The ladies were very helpful and also allowed me to bring in merchandise from another store so I could see if the tops I was purchasing went with it. They also have a bathroom easily accessible, which is necessary when shopping as an expecting mom or with children. There is also a little corner where moms can sit their kids down to play as they shop. Not sure if I would use it, but it is a nice option to have for those interested. I am so glad I came by and plan to visit again in the future! PS: Right now they have the cutest bathing suits for little ones, as well as patriotic clothes!", "business_id": "jcWWytqmzMK7gu5zOmxkYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0CDKPyRcun_V9UFJhUxZcQ", "review_id": "_zYeDpY0WKePRD78n6j60g", "text": "Just love this store and the staff! I always seem to make a new friend and get great deals in the process. Tons to choose from, a 7-day return policy with receipt and easy-to-maneuver compared to lots of consignment stores., I've sold lots of stuff there and it's always fun to shop and be able to use my credit. My kids beg to go there to see the fish, toys and books and I like the closed-in area for littler ones. Their wish list is terrific and has helped multiple times. I rarely need to shop at a regular retail store because I almost always find what I need. Have saved a fortune over the years. Mindy, the owner, works hard to make the store a great experience for customers.", "business_id": "jcWWytqmzMK7gu5zOmxkYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "GnZWh25MyJD1d5FMKl3QmA", "review_id": "cwJQ6cTNJPmyyYYraOXNJg", "text": "Opera is Fun! Yes it is! \nTosca yesterday was amazing! I was riveted through the whole thing - and at almost 4 hours (including 2 intermissions), that's saying something. I was wowed by the singing, enjoyed the sets, was impressed by the acting, and intrigued by the story. Floria Tosca was superb, Scarpia and Spoletto deliciously evil. Honestly, I did not expect to LIKE opera as much as I have, but I've been enthralled with both AZ Opera performances I've seen this year (The Mikado and Tosca), particularly Tosca. \nAfter the performance an opera Q&A session was held for anyone wishing to stay. The AZ opera head and tenor James Flora answered questions about everything from the set, the director's mindset, the Spoletto character's triumphant ending, and the future of opera in the United States.", "business_id": "EhjTY_BkSviBNF5Rb1I0fA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "LqgGgWi3FLHBViX9tmZ9sw", "review_id": "LL9Kh5csrZLg3da-zg12bQ", "text": "When you see a progress and effort to bring more art performances to a metropolis like Phoenix area, you have to be grateful. My first performance from this group was Carmen in 2010 and it was awful. For not being a music expert, the fact that I could notice they were not on tempo...terrible.\n\nToday was their 2nd night on a new season, and I have enjoyed better quality and better performances. I'm glad to see them growing and improving. I just wish public had more education and let them sing instead of interrupting every aria with applause.", "business_id": "EhjTY_BkSviBNF5Rb1I0fA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "XfDBDEm2-HEcvYO_nso1Kg", "review_id": "n6vJOfQcBO_MLgu2KF0R3A", "text": "Maybe I gave this one too many stars because nothing compares with Houston's Grand Opera, but the Arizona Opera is still good and definitely worth seeing.\n\nHint:  If you come at 6 pm instead of when it starts at 7 pm you can hear a talk about the opera, which will help you understand it better if you're a newbie!  Cool, huh?\n\nRegardless, you're either going to just love opera or hate it.  I'm a lover = season tickets which includes the price of the parking garage at $8 (compared to $10 at the local garages).  I think the total bill ran $130 or $150.  So worth it if you are one of the opera lovers!", "business_id": "EhjTY_BkSviBNF5Rb1I0fA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AcErO3j0GFTXbdJHbuD2-Q", "review_id": "xCIPCFdWN5QAgnkcEjiW5w", "text": "We have seen Aida on three occasions, once several years ago in Phoenix, once in Prague and yesterday again in Phoenix. My wife and I both agreed, this was the best performance we have seem so far of this wonderful opera. One thing we left with... we hope we get to see it again and we hope when that time comes, we will enjoy it as much as yesterday.\nWe will continue to support Arizona Opera and hope others do as well. The performances are outstanding. Keep up the good work!!!!", "business_id": "EhjTY_BkSviBNF5Rb1I0fA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vGU22toEIXLRjTVzjXpH7w", "review_id": "lJkZhbJrtddJc0w3vAbOtA", "text": "Just left early from Arizona Opera Lucia Di Lammermoor. It was horrible. I felt like I was at a high school production! Their is no sound production and the performers do not wear mikes. So you are in a fairly large hall (the symphony hall to be exact) and all you can hear are these tiny voices from the stage. I could've had the same experience watching it on my IPad. DO NOT waste your hard earned money. They should be ashamed to pretend this is a true opera!", "business_id": "EhjTY_BkSviBNF5Rb1I0fA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "AcErO3j0GFTXbdJHbuD2-Q", "review_id": "ACFPFikVjN22326iKMTygg", "text": "Bravo! Lucia di Lammermoor.\nIf you enjoy opera, don't miss this wonderful performance put on by the Arizona Opera. This was my first \"Lucia\" and it greatly surpassed my expectations. It is definitely an opera I would enjoy again. We are so fortunate to have this available to us here in Phoenix. We flew out to LA to see La Boheme a few months ago and my wife and I both agreed that LA Opera doesn't have anything over the Arizona Opera. Keep up the good work folks!", "business_id": "EhjTY_BkSviBNF5Rb1I0fA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "VPXgY9lGJF3XC4ZpusxNuA", "review_id": "X71D7bq6Y0bjgvKQlLV07g", "text": "I love going to the opera. I am always impressed with the vocal range of the performers. They can do amazing things with their voices! And the sets and costumes are so elaborate. That is the best part. Even though they are usually sung in a language that I don't understand, you can really get swept up in the emotion of the music. I usually read the program beforehand so that I know what's going on and then try my best not to stay fixated on the subtitles on the screen but instead just enjoy the action on the stage, the orchestra, and of course the singing.", "business_id": "EhjTY_BkSviBNF5Rb1I0fA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "zCC6huLkNBEr3JUgQyxJbg", "review_id": "5ZpYHKyoNXiloEcQYnhlpQ", "text": "I took my girlfriend here for a performance of Romeo & Juliet. This was our second time going to the Opera (we saw Faust last year through Yelp).  Both performances we have seen here have been excellent - the cast is great and the location is very convenient. This time our seats were very close, which maybe was a bit too close. There is a large board above the stage that provides translations (and since I speak English and she speaks Spanish it would be helpful). Our seats were really too close to benefit from seeing the screen. Fortunately the cast does an excellent job at bringing delivering the emotions of the scene well even if the audience doesn't know the language. \n\nThe coffee/drink bars and the props from other shows in the lobby also provide good relief during the intermissions. The restrooms seem to move quicker than they do at other theaters in the area. Both times have been excellent and we will definitely return.", "business_id": "EhjTY_BkSviBNF5Rb1I0fA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MwqjAbqi1u3r0QMwI2pTqA", "review_id": "vHWOoylFaY0Gfv5kXOfWig", "text": "Bravo Tosca!  What a wonderful opera experience.  This was my first time at the opera.  I was thankful for the subtitles as the opera is in Italian.  The story of Tosca is timeless and entertaining.  Would like to have seen the cast \"act\" a little more.  The set design was very well done.  The orchestra was amazing and helped to keep the stage alive.  Looking forward to my next AZ Opera experience.  I am a fan!", "business_id": "EhjTY_BkSviBNF5Rb1I0fA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wUEp87FqOB9ew27Iz6zk_w", "review_id": "uASZO5L-ZZ1RA2pPKpcegw", "text": "I saw Tosca here last season and loved it.  The electronic subtitles are great, as otherwise I would be lost.  The acoustics in the Symphony Hall are awesome and my seats were smack dab in the middle of the room with the perfect view.  I like that you can bring your own bottled water and stuff too.  At least I think you can... no one stopped me or said anything.  I think it's awesome that we have this cultural experience in Phoenix!", "business_id": "EhjTY_BkSviBNF5Rb1I0fA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SftELDGTJW7TeobSuLoH1w", "review_id": "XYm7ESL118zxmrBhLT_Uxg", "text": "I attended \"La Boheme\" last night and it was beautiful. Gorgeous production - the performances, sets, costumes, everything!  It was glorious.", "business_id": "EhjTY_BkSviBNF5Rb1I0fA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "AcErO3j0GFTXbdJHbuD2-Q", "review_id": "tTLBqWxpSNGHsmWGqk0o2g", "text": "La Boheme  was excellent. For all we had to go through to see La Boheme in LA  (traffic) I will take AZ Opera any day. Symphony Hall is a much nicer venue than the LA Opera (smaller and more aisles!). If only the downtown restaurants like the \"Butcher\" were open on Sundays... We could include a nice lunch with a Sunday matinee. Opera has been enduring for a long time. It touches the soul. I wish we had more young people that were willing to give it a try. Support your AZ Opera. It's one of the best deals in town!", "business_id": "EhjTY_BkSviBNF5Rb1I0fA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cZxY3BVSjkUmKcoAVJH9tA", "review_id": "QTqa5VpPI4T7jN02u8VzFA", "text": "I took my S2000 here for an alignment on a recommendation from a friend, and I'm so glad that I did! The gentlemen working the front desk was chipper and talkative. When I mentioned the car I was asking them to service, the tech that was in the office stretched his arms out and said, \"My friend, you've come to the right place.\" It turns out the tech is a fellow Honda/Acura enthusiast and sounded almost excited to help me out!\n\nHe drove the car onto the rack slowly, minding the lowered nature of the S2K. While he was doing his work we discussed all things Honda. He did not mind that I was in the shop, under the lift (inspecting the undercarriage), giving my car a once-over. Meanwhile, he's doing his job efficiently while giving me advice on how to modify it and get the most of a wonderful driving machine. \n\nPretty much, I'm happy as can be that I found a fellow enthusiast working right around the corner, who I know it out to do the best job he can on my vehicle. Definitely a reassuring feeling.\n\nWith all that being said, and as happy as I was with the service he, and the shop, had extended to me, the reason I am writing this review and rated it as such is because of the treatment I witnessed them giving other customers.\n\nWe've all had bad experiences with an auto shop at one time of another, and it seems like they can prey on women (who typically don't have the knowledge of cars your average Joe would). As I was in the waiting room, the gentleman at the counter, as well as another tech, were talking with a woman about her car, fully explaining the situation she was in, giving her numerous options to take care of her vehicle's problems. Although they weren't directing this honesty and service my way, I really appreciated seeing it and made a mental note.\n\nBased on how they treated me, and the other customers in their shop, I would recommend Tucker Tire highly!", "business_id": "n4N4NyNS78JUvamWttTxJw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lAngRi4lwBIHmjCBVLd-8Q", "review_id": "cyXY6g9w20GZ7fMPoAnnaA", "text": "We were referred to this place by Chapman BMW because we had a nail in our tire. We went there and they treated us well.  I followed my wife in my truck and she noticed I had a nail in my tire too so we asked them to look at it. They took care of my wife right away for $20 bucks. Then they looked at my truck and figured all they had to do was pull the nail and needed no additional work...At no charge!  Willing to help us right away...$20. Total honesty?  Priceless!!  These guys were great and I would recommend them to anyone.", "business_id": "n4N4NyNS78JUvamWttTxJw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F9hl4Dn1Ube3A6NShgfXmw", "review_id": "cP14vw7wOtIzklj2q_3q7w", "text": "Great service, plainly.\n\nI was referred here for tires, and they managed to get me in and out (changing all four tires) within 30 minutes on a weekday which I was working. One of the guys patiently ran me through the tire warranty literature during the process, and everyone there was helpful and knowledgeable.\n\nPlus, it's great when a place quotes a price for work and sticks to that price; no unwanted surprises= me, happy.\n\nThey're a long-time locally-owned business, so stop in if you need some repairs done, help the local economy, and get well-serviced.", "business_id": "n4N4NyNS78JUvamWttTxJw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tW9WCPvOLbVIHjjPNfS-rw", "review_id": "JH2rgr9QKDL0uLsORvEMzg", "text": "I am so happy to discover this gem of a place.  They fixed my BMW's run-flat (nail) for only $20.  On top of that, they were very pleasant and easy to talk to.  Tim, the General Manager, was not only quick and friendly to help me, but he was also that way to everyone that walked through the door.  I took very kindly to the way he treated an elderly woman - like a VIP - despite her demanding and sometimes naive questions and requests.", "business_id": "n4N4NyNS78JUvamWttTxJw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y76b3SuhzkXUzyvQbZEEBw", "review_id": "8_ytrj561BrD6skT3VkJww", "text": "Good guys, and honest from what I can tell.  And they didn't charge me a diagnostic fee, which is nice!  This is the second time I've been here.  They changed all 4 tires on my BMW for a super good price!  I definitely recommend these guys!", "business_id": "n4N4NyNS78JUvamWttTxJw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ejXvxuLImj6lOcQ8HS5Ffg", "review_id": "4RXAGAKESBZFqFu3kFAFig", "text": "Were super helpful, friendly, and fixed the alignment on my car quickly while I waiting (with a scheduled appt, I was not a walk-in). This is a family-run type place, and it was nice to see the names of everyone on that wall that worked there, accompanied by their photo and how many years they had worked there.", "business_id": "n4N4NyNS78JUvamWttTxJw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kIddeMFsvL-iiBnjZXObKA", "review_id": "pUFVyKr-OQdYrmJx8HfhUA", "text": "I have been to Tucker Tire & Auto twice and am VERY pleased with their work.  They treat me with the greatest respect and the job is done in a decent time frame.  I feel like they operate as if they were a small town operation only in a very large city.  It is nice to know I'm not just a number on their list.  Both gentlemen that work in the office explain things carefully and even the owner chats with all of the customers in the waiting area.  This is a fantastic place to bring your car to.  Thank you Charlie Stevenson!", "business_id": "n4N4NyNS78JUvamWttTxJw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kIddeMFsvL-iiBnjZXObKA", "review_id": "ox-b9-2ieK3WMzSfq71H1Q", "text": "Excellent care of the customer and the car.  Thank you!", "business_id": "n4N4NyNS78JUvamWttTxJw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d2RAl63RTdfZF7kcuKcj-g", "review_id": "N9eLTMZbtoaUCU9IX-aXdg", "text": "I bought my '81 mercedes diesel sedan from Tim, the eccentric owner of this auto shop, who specializes in old diesels - though I get the impression he could tell you he specialized in anything he sells.\n\nI bought the car about seven months ago, and have had no problems.  I think the price was a little high, but that's because I am a terrible negotiator - and since I expected to take it to Tim whenever I had problems, I didn't want to make a stink by being a fussy purchaser.\n\nIf you take your old English car or diesel here, you can expect to chew the fat for awhile, in a good way.  In a lot of ways, it's like walking into a sitcom.  Tim seems to have a million little things going on - he has a website where he sells his voice for commercial readings, he has a bunch of land up near Strawberry, etc.\n\nThe place is like a loveable scene out of your favorite old television show - an unbelievable amount of cars crammed into a tiny parking lot, from shiny new rolls royces and land rovers to junked out astons and jaguars.\n\nYou get the impression they're not going to screw you over, and if you don't know much about cars (I don't), that's really all you can hope for, right?  They take the time to show you everything they fixed/are going to fix, from oil filters to vaccuum tubes.", "business_id": "Tmo10lS3bAMKJDHEVBdRqw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ncFbDwW5V4RfoEkhcAPfBA", "review_id": "b7QyQ0zzqGwaIo9Re5-tUQ", "text": "Coventry Motors is the real deal. If you have a problem with any british and/or german make cars (especially vintage models) this is the place to go! Tim & Co. are very friendly, inviting, and honest. Whether you want to drop it off and not think about it or hang out and see the guts of your car you will be in good hands.", "business_id": "Tmo10lS3bAMKJDHEVBdRqw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oAHzVlAO-wkODCBCf16hgA", "review_id": "WbblHvcuz1JhIhVqIkvzNw", "text": "Coventry are great for parts orders from anywhere in the country. Call them and talk to an actual human, and that person knows Jaguars! Their pricing is good and their knowledge and attitude are excellent. I don't bother calling competitors anymore.", "business_id": "Tmo10lS3bAMKJDHEVBdRqw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AJl_uYOqo7D02KCaJCQpoQ", "review_id": "XtwhbgTFgjVM6uUCq1X6sw", "text": "It is 104 degree in Phoenix today (June 30).  I just drove my 1986 Jaguar 35 miles across town and the temperature gauge reads 91; this is a desert miracle.  My XJ6 was not meant to be in such extreme temperatures but the feat is made possible the radiator upgrade that Tim did for me this spring.  I LOVE that I can drive this car in the summer now.  \n\nPrevious to the installation of the upgraded radiator, Tim helped me keep the car running smoothly with a few small mechanical fixes and regular maintenance at reasonable prices. \n\nOwning an old jaguar is a special experience.  It is an experience that is made possible  for me by Tim.  If it was not for his expertise being available at affordable pricing, I am not sure I could maintain the car as I do!", "business_id": "Tmo10lS3bAMKJDHEVBdRqw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "Des3PwCYgKMHFCKGFN5bVg", "text": "God bless Rolberto's for being a hop, skip and a stumble from home.  Thanks goes for being open 24 hours - especially on late nights when I need some greasy carby goodness to soak up the alcohol and prevent the hangover from hell.  Everyone - you can categorize this with all the other Erto's (Filiberto's, Raliberto's, etc.) \n\nI must admit I have never had Rolberto's sober or during the day, so I can't vouch for food quality.  But I'm sure it's shitty.  As a matter of fact ,Sunday morning I had to deep clean my kitchen because I was about to hurl from the residual stench of the food.  But that is neither here nor there.  Major points go to Rolberto's simply for providing another alternative to barfy fast food and the Gay Denny's.  The chicken torta and carne asada burritos are good (read - digestable).  But don't blame me if you get sick!!", "business_id": "XcwbN5fDlyl8qCttcdDGKA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "eBFm-lABQiKpaUcPDfYOgA", "review_id": "VUdFNGf-TPY_8DsUBHnRNw", "text": "Ordered a Bean and Cheese Burrito the other night in the drive-thru, didn't know I mistakingly ordered the Lard and Cheese Burrito. Three of the worst dollars I've ever spent.\n\nAs far as drive-thru Mexican places I've given a try in my day (and I've given a few too many a try), this might be the worst.\n\nI've yet to find a really good dirty taco shop around downtown, but the Filberto's by Glam is a lot better.", "business_id": "XcwbN5fDlyl8qCttcdDGKA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "nZolToYpH6yMzBoOYmGqug", "review_id": "SxV7E-u-FexHitexls129g", "text": "I'm a South Texan by upbringing so I'm picky about my Tex Mex.  I'm so picky Cal Mex seems like a cheap imitation to me.  \n\nBut this place passes muster, and then some. Their Chili Relleno burrito is one of the best I've ever had, and their potato and egg burrito was also delicious. \n\nTheir tortillas still aren't as good as Taco Cabana's - but then again, no one's are, so I don't knock them for this.  This place is the real deal.  Anyone telling you otherwise is probably a tourist.  Real Tex Mex places should be dive-like, and staffed by real Mexican-Americans. Trust nothing less.", "business_id": "XcwbN5fDlyl8qCttcdDGKA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PVIJ0S6sVxGYstpyWAUciw", "review_id": "eQ3IgHzZ1ngj1mMqD9fs6A", "text": "Where can you get a cheese enchilada at 10:30pm in Phoenix that won't make you sick? Rolberto's! My teenage son lives on these.\n\nWalk up or drive thru. The staff is friendly - even when I paid in change! and the place is clean enough. (I checked the inspections when it seemed this was becoming a routine.) \n\nIf the drive thru is taking a bit longer than it should, it's because the vehicle in front of you is paying for the #3 in nickels, dimes and quarters (bus fare).", "business_id": "XcwbN5fDlyl8qCttcdDGKA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PVIJ0S6sVxGYstpyWAUciw", "review_id": "TWX22aNnGERwTitEP5wOEw", "text": "Craving an egg and potato breakfast burrito. Had less than $4 cash in the car, didn't know if Rolberto's sold these so I stepped up to the counter and asked. Yes, and for less than $2.50. No reason to go home for more $$.\n\nWaiting outside in the heat seems to take longer than sitting in the car, but it arrived soon enough. I sat outside on the picnic tables watching some teen boys playing some dragon card game and trading collector cards. Tried to figure out what the creatures were - aliens? monsters? dragons? but never could.\n\nBurrito was fabulous. Been waiting four years for this. Maybe my taste buds have faded? This was very satisfying. For a few moments though, I did think about Norman Fiero, a fabulous Phoenix chef who had a few Mexican restaurants (last one near LGO or pre-LGO). Norman made great breakfast burritos. I digress. . . \n\nBumping Rolberto's up a star.", "business_id": "XcwbN5fDlyl8qCttcdDGKA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WJkmgkrSPMHTfDTD3VgqqA", "review_id": "N0kCQDST6QV7B2PMqtTY3w", "text": "If you're gonna be one of the ERTOS, at least be consistent.\n\nWhether its a Robertos, Roybertos or Bertoberto- one thing I like is that they all kinda taste the same and I can go to any and expect the same thing. I didn't get that at Rolbertos.\n\nI ordered the carne asada burrito and super nachos. The burrito tortilla was dry and had a flour-y residue on it. While it was a good sized burrito, the what seemed like day old guacamole just ruined it for me.\n\nOn to the super nachos. When I opened the box, the yellow melted cheese atop the mound of meat was just begging to be devoured. I couldn't make it wait so I dove it. Bad idea. Where are all the chips?!?!\n\nIt was buried underneath all the toppings and I couldn't grab anything. So I said... FORK IT! The chips were soggy and no crunch to any of them at all. For the first time, there were more meat and toppings on this than chips. \n\nNow we all know that despite which 24 hr taco shop you go to, the proof is in the hot sauce. And... a hit.. and it was just okay. I've had better and it could be spicier. \n\nThis does not live up the ERTO legacy at all. My $11 could have been better spent at Taco Bell tonight.", "business_id": "XcwbN5fDlyl8qCttcdDGKA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZubK3U5PlTWy4VIQG_Wpzg", "review_id": "So-dJVpp9Zg_ra3xNinsWQ", "text": "I would give this place 5 stars but I think 1 time they got my order wrong & gave me beef instead of chicken. Maybe I just wasn't clear enough?\n\nThat saying, I live on 35th Ave & will drive all the way to 7th just to eat here. Why? Because I TRUST it!! I've been here countless times, all sober except 1 time. The ex who got me addicted to this place had been here countless times before me. I've NEVER gotten sick & he hadn't either.\n\nI usually get a chicken chimichanga combo (beans & rice) with sour cream & guacamole on the side. The chimi is always fantastic. Perfectly crispy & huge with cheese on top. They don't put anything BUT chicken in. If you get beef you get onions & green bell peppers mixed in. With a drink this costs about $8.50.\n\nThe sour cream & guacamole has never been bad & always tastes just fine.\n\nThere was 1 time that the beans were way too salty but they're usually perfect w/ melted cheese on top.\n\nI love the free pico de gallo. YUMM!!\n\nI've also gotten the fish taco's a couple times. They're perfect except the sauce is strait mayo. If I don't think about that then I enjoy the foodgasm in my mouth just fine.\n\nI've gotten a breakfast burrito once but can't remember exactly what I got. I do know I asked them to add an ingredient & they did with no prob. I remember that tasting way better than I thought it was going to.\n\nFor a drink I always ask for a large horchata, no ice. It's perfect. Not gritty or fake over the top sweet. I like mine with a strong cinnamon flavor & this place has that.\n\nOh, & by the way... the guys working here have always been nice. Yes, I've waited a tad longer than I'd have liked to (maybe 2-3 times) but the guys having good senses of humor makes up for that.", "business_id": "XcwbN5fDlyl8qCttcdDGKA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZubK3U5PlTWy4VIQG_Wpzg", "review_id": "jySBU2FQ2LebBtjBFRlbAQ", "text": "I think it was an off day for them last time I was here.\n\nThey almost never get my order wrong. But for some reason I was given beef taco's instead of fish. Damn language barrier! :(\n\nMy friend ordered a shrimp burrito. I tasted it. It was good. I was a little skeptical about how it was going to taste at first. If it wasn't so salty I'd consider ordering it myself.\n\nMy chicken chimi was just huge! Like always :) But it always surprises me how humongous they are here.\n\nTheir horchata wasn't as good this time either. Maybe it was a fresh batch & needed some more time to set up. Not sure. But it needed more cinnamon.", "business_id": "XcwbN5fDlyl8qCttcdDGKA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wNqwKWaRjClmcKsoJJRFow", "review_id": "z4aYaQC5iJC7FPOzo5nfQA", "text": "Rolberto's, I can't tell you how much I love you and how, when all others have abandoned me, you are always there for me right after the bars close but before I pass out. And even when I want to take you to bed with me, you've always been agreeable. Sometimes the only way I know for sure that I had a great night is when I wake up on the couch with a pounding headache and one of your  half-eaten Carne Asada burrittos on my chest.\n\nI love your nachos, your taquitos, I'm sure if I was into lengua I'd love that too. The only time you've ever let me down is the chorizo and egg buritto. Even though it was lacking in taste, I love everything else so much and you've been there for me on so many inebriated nights that, tasteless chorizo aside, I still l love you and know you'll ALWAYS be there for me.", "business_id": "XcwbN5fDlyl8qCttcdDGKA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7WqkbSL9NcqRWxPO2RsXrA", "review_id": "lz00nmpba6oOMSht6BjiNg", "text": "Carna Asada burrito with cheese, gacumula,  sour cream, and pico will make your tummy shut up for a good price.. It's just to bad that the meal doesn't include a drink.  That's just the down side. Everything is all separate price and they'll charge you for everything, if you under stand what I'm saying", "business_id": "XcwbN5fDlyl8qCttcdDGKA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m7vtKWpZ9wdEQ95wJxrMrg", "review_id": "-f_v0hPuX_j0ZP3jSzyoAQ", "text": "While I do appreciate the fact that they stay open pretty late, the food here wouldn't be something I'd develop any strong craving for.  Good-size portions, inexpensive, flavors fair to middling.", "business_id": "XcwbN5fDlyl8qCttcdDGKA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x2YvACuYl25P9v-G4q27JA", "review_id": "GfLCGYUDh-uAkbEHtj9cRw", "text": "Can be hit or miss. The tacos are usually pretty good and fresh, as are the breakfast burritos. Salsa seems to be more of a hot sauce... I'd say pick up a tub from Trader Joe's and pile that on instead. (Haha.) Chimichangas are a big NO, especially for ye of sensitive colons. I always get a big ol' awkwardly sized styrofoam jug of horchata that I can barely hold in one hand. \n\nOverall, don't expect a gourmet culinary experience. Also, just park and order from the window when there's more than two cars in the drive-thru or else chance attacking your sleeve, your friend, or yourself out of sheer desperation and hunger.", "business_id": "XcwbN5fDlyl8qCttcdDGKA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "aaHyqSTcpdkismEP0bj0rQ", "review_id": "_NrVReH30IL8QB566PjIFw", "text": "Best place for quick and yummy Mexican food. Also, they have the best burritos in town. It's the only drive through style place I go to for good Mexican food.", "business_id": "XcwbN5fDlyl8qCttcdDGKA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BJWwFU-1tgw7jQEOd-VjpQ", "review_id": "sxSvp21IZMDeWxEPQz0GDg", "text": "I thought that the kitchen was very clean. The food was good and fresh!!", "business_id": "XcwbN5fDlyl8qCttcdDGKA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KSBFytcdjPKZgXKQnYQdkA", "review_id": "ivyRY9HJUZnEvgImv738Qg", "text": "This place is Not Closed! It is off the beaten path.. Veez is Old school.. Playboy magazines to yar at while your getting a cut and ashave.. Its laid back and doesn't apologize for it.. They have great girls working there... Virginia has been cutting my har for about 3 years now.. She takes about an hour with shampoo, and beard trim, and scalp massage.. If you want a Central Phoenix old school experience.. This is the place..", "business_id": "mp-1s0YQnYg-jfQ_W0UMiQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xdl61MWMguYRSunH8CniQw", "review_id": "bLXrhWctC3pRnrJ9xEf61Q", "text": "Only good things come out of this salon... My hair being one of them!  I see Mara who works in the second room.  Mara has been cutting my hair for some time now.  I recently decided to take the plunge and get some color added to my locks.  I got some small wispy highlights at the front and ombre. So many compliments.  As with any stylist, photos and knowing what you want are helpful (they aren't mind readers!)  If something doesn't turn out right, Mara is always willing to have you back and fix it for little/no charge.  You can even stop in for a bang trim if you're not quite due for the full cut.  \n\nThis place is tucked away just off 7th St, next to a dance studio and Fuego Bistro.  If I'm running early for my appointment, I have happy hour snacks and sangria at Fuego... Makes for a fun time getting your hair did!  ;-)", "business_id": "mp-1s0YQnYg-jfQ_W0UMiQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2h0A-NirfNl2p2SquFWYHQ", "review_id": "IRhfiapNWpzVh4SfpfLlpA", "text": "Great salon tucked next to Fuego Bistro. I have been seeing Mara for years and I leave a happy customer every time.  I love that she knows how I like my hair cut and make sure that I don't chop it all off. Mara offers fantastic hair cuts for a great price! She offers hair coloring services and she does amazing work. She's the best secret in Phoenix!", "business_id": "mp-1s0YQnYg-jfQ_W0UMiQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "xZkXBHLkGcnv3J-f1ETksA", "text": "This is the place I always used to go to after I left the bars when I was younger.  I remember being so absolutely plastered one afternoon that I sat down and to this day am certain I had two big macs there.  (Any doubt why I quite drinking twenty five years ago???)  Fortunately a professor from ASU wouldn't let me drive for another two hours.\n\nThe location is convenient for getting in and out of late at night.\n\nWhat really makes it interesting is the people from the neighborhood around it. If you are a people watcher you might really like it here.  You just never know what you'll see from the man who regularly parks his wheelchair by the drive through and solicits money to... \n\nIt's nothing special but holds some memories for me.", "business_id": "HrD4U4wvzkmpHranLW7W6g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qBAaWZxyuFnSZU0NzFlNDw", "review_id": "V4VdF_JQdn9FdCYIiqwxaA", "text": "All I wanted for x mas was a cheeseburger and fries.\nThanks to Jack in The Box for being open. Dreams do come true...\nThanks to the staff who came to work today to make my cheeseburger.\nJack,you get 4 stars just for being open!", "business_id": "HrD4U4wvzkmpHranLW7W6g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "6J403g8cdja5BeY731Bceg", "text": "Stopped into this smaller Jack in the Box today for a bite, armed with a coupon for 2 free tacos.  Added in a Chicken Sandwich ($1) & some Frank's Red Hot from the secret menu (free) & it really perked up both the tacos & the sandwich.\n\nI was all set with a fine light lunch for ONE DOLLAR!!  The bathroom, dining room (with BOOTHS!  Yay booths!) & service were fine too, so they earned 4 Stars!     :-))", "business_id": "HrD4U4wvzkmpHranLW7W6g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "MzKID97FHwKJAi8Yj1ro1w", "text": "Someone please confirm or disconfirm this for me: but I heard that this particular store was shut down? Is this true?\n\nI would be very truly upset if that were the case.", "business_id": "ShlpOxmjFOeiuSdUMVQr3A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_7el1cOgnfkNfmZKi277bQ", "review_id": "3h3fV8kELYR6s23q5tE19Q", "text": "Be prepared to be upset it is gone has been for several years now.", "business_id": "ShlpOxmjFOeiuSdUMVQr3A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "sy9aQglwzHgxfHhFdHZriw", "text": "Anyone who has grown up in North Central Phoenix in the past thirty years knows about Jordan's. Of that group, I would say around 25% take it a step further: they worship this place. \n\nI'm part of the 25%. I have memories of eating at Jordan's and ordering cheese crisps off of the Kids' Menu, and then promptly engaging in bitter fights with my sister about who got more pieces, invariably ending in one of us throwing ice cubes and/or utensils at the other. Good times. \n\nHowever, it isn't a place I take out-of-towners all that often because, frankly, it isn't the best Mexican food around. Or the most authentic, for that matter. (No offense to Jordan's, PHX has some ridiculously tasty comida mexicana.) \n\nMy favorite way to describe why I still go here is the salsa. I remember trying it as a kid thinking it was the spiciest salsa known in western civilization and I was among only a handful of reckless Arizonans that even had the chance or the guts to taste it (I had never had salsa before and, well, those are the sorts of things I thought about when I was four). Needless to say, it's not spicy at all, but going back I feel like an official badass grown-up now that I can heap it on my chips without flinching. \n\nEntering the dark restaurant's seating area stirs up stories and memories and smells from my early childhood. And it isn't uncommon to run into someone I went to grammar school with, who is undoubtedly there for the same reasons that I am. \n\nI rounded it to 4/5 stars but my more specific rating must be broken up by demographic: For Phoenix Natives: 5 stars. For Visitors and Snow Birds: 3 Stars.", "business_id": "VlG9qxAc4d0em2djaU__xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yXltZVmfksC9GiUnewDC7A", "review_id": "gsvbvF9lhH7_5O0-K2wTTQ", "text": "I have grown up on Jordan's and it is like home food to me.  When I am out of town, I miss it and crave it.  In fact it's often my first stop if coming from the airport.  With that being said, it is not for everyone.  The restaurant is kind of dumpy and the food a bit pricey for what you get.  Luckily, I have converted my best friend to a Jordan's lover and we go there at least once a month.  My husband is still resisting, even after more than 15 years of being dragged there. \n\nThe hot sauce is spicey and tomatoey.  The cheese they use on the cheese crisps is so gooey and good!  My friend loves the salsa, but you have to specifically ask for it, as they always default to the hot sauce.  The service is usually good and I know most of the staff.  There have been some times when it wasn't so good, but it's not the norm.  Personally, I would give 5 stars, but I am writing this for people who have never been and I don't know that a Jordan's virgin would have the same love for it that I do.", "business_id": "VlG9qxAc4d0em2djaU__xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "9hBO-8GqOWFfiNT0fxV-7A", "review_id": "6gSTmSmwNGeQlNre31uYOw", "text": "I've eaten at Jordan's Mexican Food for 41 years. I remember burning my finger on a bean burrito when I was 5. I think it was supposed to be a red chili burrito so when I picked it up and bit into it the cheesy beans oozed out onto my pinkie finger ouch... I'm sure I made a big scene. I've always been somewhat of a Drama Queen. I've had great times at Jordans. It's where we would head to on Christmas eve for dinner, and sure enough when we got home  Santa had already been to our house. I miss the one on Central because of convenience, but for Jordans I'll go anywhere. The food is delicious and the service is personal (which I love). I think I know what I'm having for dinner.", "business_id": "VlG9qxAc4d0em2djaU__xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LT3L8-tthzD0IakgXm81pw", "review_id": "86UYh6ZQNez5krIAPR9YLQ", "text": "After a meal at Moira Sushi, we decided on a whim to stop in at Jordon's for a fried ice cream dessert.  We walked in the door and the place smelled of old carpet and b.o.  Not very appetizing, but I'm willing to give any place a chance.\n\nWe ordered the dessert, it arrived promptly...and was clearly not freshly made.  A very icky mushy crust with some cinammon and a dab of whipped cream, after a few bites we both looked at each other and said \"yuck!\".  Worst fried ice cream we've ever had!\n\nAfter seeing some of the food passing by, it's probably on par with any other chain mexican, similar to a macayos or carlos o'briens.  Crispy tacos, flaccid yellow cheese, tomato and lettuce on everything.  Surely a step up from Taco Bell, but what's the point of that?  \n\nWIth so many authentic cheap (and good) Mexican food places nearby with great corn tortillas and cotija cheese, I'll call this one a total pass....and I understand why I've never stepped foot in the door in 10 years that I've lived within 3 miles of the place.", "business_id": "VlG9qxAc4d0em2djaU__xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "5-2JHDnSsoSaoRKDHPeTtQ", "review_id": "I1SGjQQgBn_fv1QblwCYSQ", "text": "Jordan's is the first restaurant I ever ate at- I was only 4 months old and I had rice.  Ever since then, this restaurant has been my guilty pleasure.  My favorite thing on the menu is the sour cream cheese enchiladas- they are heavenly.  Nowhere else makes enchiladas that good!  The food is definitely NOT heart healthy, but it's great for mental health.  I am a big fan of the shredded beef tacos, the crispy bean tostadas, and the yummy chimis.  I would stay away from the fajitas and the salads, though.  I've taken people here, and they don't like the paste-like hot sauce in lieu of salsa, but I'm absolutely addicted.  I always get some to go!\n\nMrs. Siegel (7th grade Reading Teacher)", "business_id": "VlG9qxAc4d0em2djaU__xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 7, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "G6vx3mCRQvqYXMNzKeLbtA", "text": "Bad. Very bad. Ordered a combo: sour cream enchilada, taco and tostada. The shredded beef in the taco was harder than jerky, the enchilada was an oily mess and the tostada was soggy. \n\nYou can tell a lot about the type of food you are going to have by the salsa. True to form, the red sauce tasted like canned tomato sauce and the chunky sauce was about 80% jalapeno and no flavor.\n\nThere was a strange smell in the restaurant and I couldn't wait to leave.\n\nI will not be back", "business_id": "VlG9qxAc4d0em2djaU__xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tG8Wgkhc608DWrE4NZ5KzQ", "review_id": "of91r14NH2pxGz9FXUF-9Q", "text": "Have not been here in years.  The food & the service were not good. And you would think that a margarita at a Mexican restaurant would at least be drinkable, but it was so sweet I could not drink it. It may have been an off night, but I think I will probably wait a few more years again to go back.", "business_id": "VlG9qxAc4d0em2djaU__xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BGzYj1GQ1gwIhd5cYIfU8A", "review_id": "a1pdAXYUMxSiK53Vf1XWaQ", "text": "Disappointed by the salsa they provided us with (tasted like ketchup mixed with chili sauce), but was pleasantly surprised by dinner: Baja tacos and my boyfriend got the shrimp fajitas which we both enjoyed! Staff was below average, but atmosphere, food, and prices were all excellent. Also had very very clean bathrooms! Would definitely come here again, just pass on the salsa and don't have expectations on the staff.", "business_id": "VlG9qxAc4d0em2djaU__xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "OQMOgqS1NFIyAW4i66iDYA", "review_id": "TyOeKlLcoHEnXFsBPhxsOw", "text": "This place has been around forever, but I can't really understand why. The restaurant is run down. The service was pretty awful - it took forever to place our order, we sat with empty water glasses, then there were missing dishes, messed up dishes, we needed silverware, etc. And from the moment you try the salsa that tastes like canned tomato sauce, you'll know that the food just isn't good. There are many better options for Mexican food around this area.", "business_id": "VlG9qxAc4d0em2djaU__xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RAWy3YCE-jwfyuGvwzUaqQ", "review_id": "-_BWUYb28qdS-h4UOdS8zA", "text": "Ok so we always drive by Jordan's and wonder if it is any good. The building looks nice and they have been around forever. We got a coupon in the mail and decided to give it a try. The parking lot was pretty full for late at night. We go in and are seated and look at the menu. Both of us commented on the odd assortment of items on the Combo. Our first clue was all of the help looked as if they were from the Mid-West. We decided to have the Fajitas and a Combo. They brought out some chips that reminded me of the ones you get at Safeway in the giant bag for a buck or two. Then there was the \"Salsa\". It was basically Catsup, not Ketchup as in Heinz or some other reputable product, but the stuff in the huge container for 99cents, mixed with something like hot sauce. We ordered Cheese Crisps. They were basically corn tortillas with some shredded cheddar cheese melted on top. Then the food came out. Let's just say, having eaten at Ponchos Buffet, there is worse, but places like this are usually found in the Mid-West where the people think Taco Bell is authentic. The only redeeming value to this place was the Ice Tea was tasty, that and the cashier offered to let us buy some candy to make the $40 bill (for two) so we could get the $10 off rather than the $5 off of a $20. Purchase. I thank-you for this, because it was certainly not a $40 meal ore a $30, or even a $10 for that matter, but Sir, you earned a second star because of that. Well actually it was only a half star and you added a star but since I can't give a one and a half stars, you get two. \n\nFellow Yelpers you have been warned. Check Yelp first, no matter how good a deal it seems.", "business_id": "VlG9qxAc4d0em2djaU__xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "riSQFPW7qpBHpI0NMTL0wg", "review_id": "IiAkQFQwQ-Vo8QNkr7adzA", "text": "While driving home last night, we decided to drive up 7th St and look for a Mexican restaurant.   Sadly, we found Jordan's.  The outside looks very nice.  Once inside, it's obvious this place hasn't been updated since 1981- lots of dark, heavy wood & wrought iron. NICE! I loved it. REALLY!  I loved it enough to overlook the amazingly creepy carpeting figuring if they updated the carpeting, they'd have to update the rest of the decor, too.  We were blown-away, in a really, really bad way, when the chips & salsa came...as noted by others, it tastes like ketchup with some chili powder mixed in. Horrible. We already ordered drinks & didn't want to split and stiff our waitress so we ordered a cheese crisp.  The cheese crisp was fine.  Sadly, we didn't have any salsa to put on it.\n\nOther reviewers pointed out that aside from salsa, it was a good experience.  Whatever.  I suppose these same folks would be fine with a blind date who arrived in dirty clothing & who hadn't showered in a week.   If a Mexican restaurant can't do a decent salsa, they don't get a 2nd chance.", "business_id": "VlG9qxAc4d0em2djaU__xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ngD5RF07pxwlq4euexSluA", "review_id": "n7TMS2mOQ5VvgMHDsNKcNQ", "text": "I read several reviews and noticed a pattern, the highest reviews  came from those with a nostalgic history with this valley institution. Having lived in the valley for most of my life I appreciate the sentimentality.  \n\nBUT!  It is important to separate nostalgia from reality, especially when others rely on your opinion when making dinner plans.\n\nI've lived in the Valley for a good long time- more than 40 years.  I've been to Jordan's more times than I can count.  \n\nAs a child, this was one of many local Mexican food restaurants we visited- others being El Maya, Don Jose's, Rosa's, Rosita's, George's Ole, and others.  As an adult, part of my enjoyment was the old-fashioned, retro atmosphere- the genuine Naugahyde seats, dark wrought iron, old-school environment.  I was even OK with the smooth taco sauce in lieu of chopped and chunky salsa.  I tend to stick with the old-school combo plate- taco, enchilada, tostada type combos when I visit.\n\nMy last two visits have occurred in the last year- most recently in November.  The experiences were almost identical- disappointing.  It was as if someone in the kitchen had just given up.  The taco meat was not really seasoned, very bland, and the shell tasted as if they went and picked up a package at the grocery instead of making their own.  The enchilada was rather oily.  Food was warm, not hot.  Service was friendly but scarce- my drink sat empty more than once.\n\nThe visit in November is likely my last.  I drive by this location at least 3 times a week, and remember wistfully the days when the the food was piping hot, shredded beef well seasoned and the entire taco fresh out of the cooker- crispy and delicious.   There are too many good Mexican food places in town, and even for the memories that walking into this places conjures up, I cannot see myself coming back anytime soon.  I'll keep my eyes open for an upturn in Yelp reviews, particularly from those who are trying it for the first time.\n\nAs another reviewer said- be forewarned.  You run a great risk of being disappointed.", "business_id": "VlG9qxAc4d0em2djaU__xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zG7NW5vCKJZRcBR95qEuMw", "review_id": "d57abJ4J2SXrsRTi5FXU4g", "text": "I've been here a few times and unfortunately its never been a great experience.  I think the first time it was a three star, but the last time was definitely a two--maybe even a one and a half star.  The service was terrible.  Granted, we were a large party with three kids, but it they clearly weren't busy and it was a weeknight.  It took them about 20 minutes to get a table together for us, which was fine.  But then it took them about another twenty minutes to take our orders.  We were so hungry we ended up devouring four baskets of chips before we even placed our orders.\n\nThe chips were probably the best part--but I can't say the red ketchup sauce is great.  We asked for a chunky salsa that was decent and ended up mixing that with the thick red ketchup sauce they give you.  I ordered a burrito with green sauce with a side of beans and rice.  It definitely wasn't anything to drool over.  It was edible, but not great.  Plus its not even super cheap.  \n\nIts a pass.", "business_id": "VlG9qxAc4d0em2djaU__xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9bbXiQy8G8FFuR-GCYJVOQ", "review_id": "YOzCW0EGW-4yK1rIduuGyQ", "text": "I am being utterly polite by giving this place one star. Places where I've had better food: the cafeteria in a hospital, 7-11, if I'd ever been to prison, prison. I'm not sure if Jordan's pays people to park in its lot to give the impression that the place is full. There's absolutely nothing authentically Mexican about this place, except, perhaps, for the Mexican dishwasher.  If you've recently lost your tase buds, love greasy beef dumped into a Old El Paso \"taco shell\" topped with shredded Velveeta and iceberg lettuce, then, boy is this the place for you. Also, if you're a fan of tomato paste in the guise of \"salsa\" and served from a stolen syrup container from IHOP, then do it up at Jordan's.\n\nPlease, do yourself (and your wallet) a favor and eat at the Jack-in-the Box down the street. You've been warned.", "business_id": "VlG9qxAc4d0em2djaU__xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ey3VjXX9CTwyY-KXysbBUw", "review_id": "n3zVmenHgvkQmQOiVO3Tzg", "text": "D+ Mexican food at best. I didn't get sick or barf up a hariball.\n\nThat's the best I can say about this place", "business_id": "VlG9qxAc4d0em2djaU__xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z4xZrZi_AMtOR6I24dPrHQ", "review_id": "w_xnIvP58Imul1MfCQkQwA", "text": "I've been going to Jordan's since I was a kid.  The food is consistent and good, and the staff treats you like you're family.  It's a very relaxing neighborhood restaurant and a great value!", "business_id": "VlG9qxAc4d0em2djaU__xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2BrWH7Nq9RGfIl6Zm11XXQ", "review_id": "ImbHs2JtSfMPF93f30TC4Q", "text": "I would drive past this place the in the 33 years that I've lived in Phoenix (basically, my whole life) and never stopped by until I started dating my girlfriend (now wife of 7 years) 10 years ago.  The first encounter I had with the salsa was, \"hmmm, this is different.\", until I discovered the awesome fresh chunky salsa a couple weeks later (you have to asked them for it!).  We go to Jordan's at least once every week/every other week.  The food is very good, but we come here for the friendliness and family feel of the owner, Joe Jordan, his son, Joey and the list of supporting casts of Robert, Tony, Roni, Erica, etc.  Great to bring your family.  Read the other reviews...many have been going to Jordan's for years/decades for one reason or another.  Whatever that reason is, it is definitely a staple in Mexcian restaurants in Phoenix.  Joey is constantly making improvements to the place and it is showing good potential.", "business_id": "VlG9qxAc4d0em2djaU__xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yRa1outH7aJmkmV4fOhJuQ", "review_id": "GDEujUefUuHOAyjYpVtGhw", "text": "The food was not bad, but long wait to get a glass of water, and then the long wait to place my order, and then to get my food... Not awesome. The waiter was a cool guy. But he was literally the only guy working the whole floor.", "business_id": "VlG9qxAc4d0em2djaU__xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zNItBCWlmNm5K5HDrY8C9A", "review_id": "qN3NXsGrGdWGjr4uvWb0tw", "text": "Terrible. For a city so lavishly seasoned with some of the best Mexican food on the planet, this place coulnt have been worse if it tried. Outdated, dingy, dining space and help. I love me a good hole in the wall, but Jordan's can't even hit that mark. Avoid it!!!", "business_id": "VlG9qxAc4d0em2djaU__xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ypz7hxOCnrg8Y8vxHJU-sQ", "review_id": "mBSfwAmLerGTK5mHffRjMA", "text": "Jordan's is seconds away from my office and I was craving cheap, run-of-the-mill Mexican food so we ran to Jordan's real fast. Expecting the typical Mexican restaurant with the typical wooden booths and plastic covered seats, I was surprised to find the interior was actually really nice. I was even more surprised to find the menu prices weren't as nice. Looking to spend no more than $7 on some tacos and rice and beans, I wasn't thrilled when I saw entrees for $12-$15.\n\nLuckily they have a killer (but limited) lunch menu for $5.95. To your table in 30 minutes or less or it's free. Of course, it came out in less than 14 minutes. And it was pretty good. I should have asked for soft tacos instead of hard but the meat was good and the toppings were decent. The salsa was odd though. I'm used to thick and chunky but this salsa reminded me of pasta sauce and that was odd but I ate it.", "business_id": "VlG9qxAc4d0em2djaU__xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "srSxcMh569Mm_VAf0wj7wA", "review_id": "Z0FyeSAtzIaLc0V75rJ7yw", "text": "Sadly nostalgia doesn't make the food here any less bland. I am very generous when I dine out, and always will find something positive to end the meal. In this case the positive was that I did not have to pay for the horrendous meal. \n\nWord to the wise- if a place that serves mexican food serves you ketchup as salsa, leave immediately. \n\nMy boyfriend and I set the salsa aside and ordered the very basic machaca beef burritos. What we got was GRAY meat, with not one ounce of seasoning. \n\nAt this point we apologized to our waiter, offered to pay for the drinks and salsa, but he seemed used to this and said not to worry about it. At first he tried to say they make the meat with eggs. But saw quickly that we would not be buying that story. We did leave a nice tip for the poor guy.\n\nThis is what happens when you have uninspired people making food. \n\nToo Sad.", "business_id": "VlG9qxAc4d0em2djaU__xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UhCHTeY38ZhE0OvhZN9Jhg", "review_id": "rZ_CXn4XXcLhtawn3Zu5_g", "text": "This is old school mexican food at its best.  Love the traditional decor and the older wait staff who seem to have been there for years.  Best of all is their hot sauce.  Nothing like it any where.  Best taco and enchilada in town.\n\nIf you want a trendy, fancy place this is not for you, but if you want the best traditional mexican food served by the same family for generations, Jordans is just the place.", "business_id": "VlG9qxAc4d0em2djaU__xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y-RZsyGY6pJZfpxnx-XcXw", "review_id": "eSVAPsOt0Xgv_kLOqFxJ9w", "text": "I stopped in tonight with a girlfriend, and was pleasantly surprised:-) Our server was friendly and attentive and yum did I mention the chips & salsa yet lol. The chips were so crisp and delicious we finished the entire bowl before our meal came! May I suggest when it comes to the salsa ask your server to bring you their 'hot' or 'chunky' salsa it's sooo good but doesn't come on to the table unless you ask for it. I personally like to mix the 2 together, delicious! \nThe food came out nice & hot and was also very good! I had the chicken flautas, and my friend got the # 7! My meal included guacamole & I'm so glad it did because it was also delish! It was actually made with fresh avocados, & let's be honest that's becoming more rare these days with the local mexican restaurants! So all that being said, if your looking for a truley authentic mexican meal this spot is definitely a must try!", "business_id": "VlG9qxAc4d0em2djaU__xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Iir7iA_QA3_22tYnPyZ-hA", "review_id": "NZuN7_dut_x0F02Mk7f-bQ", "text": "The service is great, food is Americanized Mexican with a twist- try the chicken tacos and the cheese crisp", "business_id": "VlG9qxAc4d0em2djaU__xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vf9DiLTocN1ICiurVrUkfg", "review_id": "WMQQiG-Wg4rwMsTkyIrujg", "text": "I love this little old place.  They are friendly and serve the kind of Mexican food one used to find often in Phoenix (but not any longer).  It remains a family-run business and they want to make sure that you enjoy yourself.  It is an older building and is a little dark, but that's part of the fun.  The food is not super spicy so is good for out-of towners who can't handle the hot stuff.  I have never had food there that was less than great, so order what you like and enjoy!", "business_id": "VlG9qxAc4d0em2djaU__xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5lLqKs1JNV3ZNgVS6z9aaA", "review_id": "HBLqUAufr8EQ44vZNGYc7g", "text": "The last time I dined here was many years ago. I recalled it being a \"decent\" dining experience then, but one I wasn't exactly enthusiastic about repeating again during a recent visit with friends. As another poster mentioned, there is a small segment of the population who is rabidly devoted to this long time Phoenix fixture. Why? I'm not exactly sure. My most recent experience, days ago, left me wondering how this place has managed to stay open for so long.\n\nUpon entering the dark, cavernous entrance, no one was there to greet us. It took a while before someone noticed and seated us. The dining area on this very hot afternoon, was uncomfortably warm. Not exactly a respite from the heat.\n\nThen the salsa and chips arrived. Please see the photos and other reviews on this awful concoction which appears to me to be nothing more than tomato sauce (spaghetti sauce base) with a few chili pepper seeds thrown in for good measure. This stuff absolutely comes from a can. If you ask for the \"other salsa\", what appears next is a watery, minced pepper mixture that is horribly bland and only slightly better than the tomato sauce salsa. I wound up eating the chips by themselves.\n\nI ordered a chicken burro enchilada style. The rice was fine, the shredded chicken abundant, but not seasoned. The enchilada sauce topping was also quite flavorless. \n\nAll in all, highly disappointing and completely non-authentic.", "business_id": "VlG9qxAc4d0em2djaU__xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z9z9dPRsROEvauQtxFE5vQ", "review_id": "FVzb_qh-kUXabPWx5ZLv8g", "text": "Just don't eat here.  I didn't know that Heinz made salsa.  Just can't seem to find anything positive to say about this place.  This is a town with a plethora of Mexican Restaurants, so you would think that competition alone would have closed this place.  Just drive over to Sylvia's La Canasta.  Its close, and very good.", "business_id": "VlG9qxAc4d0em2djaU__xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TLZptUIchOrZa4-78YbgQA", "review_id": "N-3mu4UYILWvIkdUeuxrQg", "text": "As many reviewers have stated I have been coming to Jordan's for 40 years, it was a family tradition that I have continued with my own children. I love the hot sauce and chips, and my kids fight over it. If you ask they will gladly bring you some chunky salsa. \nJoe the owner always comes by and says hello to all of the guests.\nI've never had any problems with the service they have always been attentive and friendly.\nThis is the Mexican food I have grown up with and it's what I consider good Mexican food. It's always been consistent and wonderful.  It defiantly is old school Phoenix Mexican food one of the last of a dying breed of a non chain.\nI usually get the no.7 red or green and it's always satisfying. I also love the chimichanga and the portions are very generous.", "business_id": "VlG9qxAc4d0em2djaU__xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2BrWH7Nq9RGfIl6Zm11XXQ", "review_id": "-fUHZhPnxGmduPNoq8A2Wg", "text": "I first reviewed Jordan's back in November of 2011, after going there since 2000.  As everyone has stated, many customers are locals who have been going here for decades with their families.  For all of those people who complain about the tomato sauce-based salsa, ASK YOUR FRIENDLY SERVER FOR THE CHUNKY SALSA AND THEY WILL BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO BRING YOU SOME!  Be warned, it's spicy and it's awesome.  For those others who came to Jordan's for the first time or were visiting from out of town and gave them a bad review, fine!  You people don't need to come back here, EVER!  Jordan's has done just fine on local return customers for the past 10+ decades and don't need you here!", "business_id": "VlG9qxAc4d0em2djaU__xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Vg5gpkQ6Xkgq6n5eawxq_w", "review_id": "2vcxfZYqLwe3KbMcyTCs5w", "text": "Don't walk by.  Run by this place and don't look back.  The worst Mexican food in Phoenix.  Absolutely no flavor. The only thing going for it is the friendly wait staff.", "business_id": "VlG9qxAc4d0em2djaU__xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "y76b3SuhzkXUzyvQbZEEBw", "review_id": "loUabBSKGsGedWPkgetxsA", "text": "I read plenty of bad reviews and I totally disagree.  I absolutely loved this place.  And I've been looking for a good Mexican restaurant for quite a while...!  Excellent food and excellent service!", "business_id": "VlG9qxAc4d0em2djaU__xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BdKNSj924pjSULjpeSbmCA", "review_id": "4x65IfQvk4IN3kmrliQwQA", "text": "I love Jordans. They have the best salsa in the valley - I'm not referring to the spicy red sauce that they give you at the table. You have to ask for it. They are an old, family run business that's been here since the 50's. True, there are many Mexican restaurants in Phoenix but this one keeps us coming back. The open faced cheese crisp is a favorite for an appetizer. I usually get the tacos and rice, always great. The enchiladas with red sauce are fantastic. The chips are fresh and hot (get the salsa though).  I'm surprised to see so many bad reviews because the service and food have always been excellent.", "business_id": "VlG9qxAc4d0em2djaU__xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HOhkVD4_FQJL7HGQXWm4_g", "review_id": "bmfHfs_9iD6KSa4fr8ZiKA", "text": "Stopped in yesterday to try out something new. Wow it was amazing. We made it in after lunch and was pleasantly greeted. The decor reminded me of the kinds of Mexican restaurants I ate at 15 years ago very traditional. We had four dishes cheese crisp, machaca chimmy, sour cream taco, and rellendo(my Spanish spelling is horrible). \nEverything was amazing and the tab was only $30 dollars. The server was super friendly and professional, I will be back many more times!!!", "business_id": "VlG9qxAc4d0em2djaU__xw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PVIJ0S6sVxGYstpyWAUciw", "review_id": "xsa-dHj_108aezejS1f7fg", "text": "I have been a customer of Precision Imports for nearly twenty years, starting with my 1986 Acura Rx. Al and Frank are the nicest, most honest, affordable mechanics I have used. They have checked out my cars before road trips (free) and have even given me a lift home. My neighbors have also been using them for years and won't trust anyone else. I have never felt ripped off or left without understanding what was wrong with my car. Most of my cars are Japanese, but  I had one GM that was so unreliable and so much fun to drive, Frank knew it was me when he picked up the phone.\n\nThey do have loyal customers and sometimes get busy.  (Maybe that's why no one has reviewed them before.)", "business_id": "WH0Q0CmYW00vnJpG37O_cw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q0eGJ635u79UgxOIUi8NLQ", "review_id": "RD65kHxJPDM7FHPM8X0YCA", "text": "Honest, forthright, great customer service, affordable.", "business_id": "WH0Q0CmYW00vnJpG37O_cw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0dgQa81w5it1PMpGpC_L0A", "review_id": "5q4bcz0NIXiZaZrOXjTR3A", "text": "Our car needed an oil change... and then, suddenly, the air would only blow warm.  Never good in June!  We made the mistake of taking it to the VW dealership, and was told that the relay (whatever that is...) needed to be replaced and that it would cost me $360.  Ugh.\n\nSoooo... the Husband (much more knowledgeable about car stuff) gave Precision Imports a call.  They told him to bring the car in to them and they'd make sure it was less.  No kidding!! They got the work done asap, and only charged us $125.   Savings of OVER $200!  Now, THAT is good service!  They just made loyal customers out of us... no more dealerships for our car!", "business_id": "WH0Q0CmYW00vnJpG37O_cw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3Oxgfc8UwIwPFAZR6JUEKA", "review_id": "xNwWcv6B5IYHyisaOLPmDQ", "text": "These guys (Frank and Al) rock!  They are honest and perform the work that needs to be done.  Just know they  are extremely busy and not open weekends.  I hate to give out this secret but they are that good.  Finally an automotive repair shop with integrity!  I send my 20 year old daughters to them and feel confidant they won't take advantage of them.  Highly recommended!", "business_id": "WH0Q0CmYW00vnJpG37O_cw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2BY14URkHRjhjt1Y7NSK9Q", "review_id": "oiW6wlUgLVNbACS9xpThkg", "text": "Frank and Al are great. My Jeep keeps going after 160000 miles thanks to them.", "business_id": "WH0Q0CmYW00vnJpG37O_cw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t7NYJB0yw6BMUSJ3yDr7Yw", "review_id": "JYIF0L6kxIzDI-R3a8KSsQ", "text": "My neighbor suggested  this place for my car repairs. What a great place. Al and Frank are honest, nice and affordable. Always let you bring your vehicle in no problem. I highly recommend them.", "business_id": "WH0Q0CmYW00vnJpG37O_cw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HFzJb1EnBsB6fD5s-9fXUA", "review_id": "9T_Q33SIWIq8OrQUh071CQ", "text": "I can't say enough good things about this shop. Frank really knows what people need and that's honesty and trust. He never has once tried to pull a fast one on me.  His costs are very low and the service is better than anyplace I've been to my whole life.\nEver since I lost my father I've felt that everywhere I went with my car I was getting the wool pulled over my eyes....not here. You walk out of there feeling like you have a friend in the business and I'm not kidding. \n\nI've recommend this shop to everyone who had complained they have something wrong with their car. 7 cars, including mine, that will only go to Precision.\n\n I'll be a customer for life. Thanks Precision for restoring my trust in auto mechanics, my dad would have definitely approved of you all working on my cars.", "business_id": "WH0Q0CmYW00vnJpG37O_cw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9Z5ew1LibX4RekMA0aoLpA", "review_id": "qOzNb17SB9a4WY6VB4qgFQ", "text": "I've been taking my BMW and Nissan here for about 3 years.  In the past year, business seems to have gone up to the point that they CANNOT MAINTAIN PREVIOUS LEVELS OF GOOD OLD FASHIONED \"MOM AND POP\" CUSTOMER SERVICE.  Maybe the perfect 5 star rating here has something to do with that, causing business to explode.  However, when this happens a business either expands, or customer service declines.  Precision imports does not seem to desire expansion, and their customer service has become inconsistent and disorganized.  \n\nTrust is vital with your mechanic, and Frank/Al broke trust with me in a few areas.  I trusted them up until the past year.  Earlier this year Al diagnosed my Nissan with a \"pinhole oil lead causing oil to pool in the back of my engine, replacement required around $500.  It's a very common problem in this model.\"  I have not seen any oil leaking from the Nissan, but they assured me \"just wait it's going to leak.\"  \n\nLater this year, the service engine light came on in my BMW.  I trusted that Precision Imports would run appropriate diagnostics.  They did not.  Instead, they insisted that I had \"run my car too low on gas, which caused the light to come on\" and rebuked me not do let the gas run too low in the future.  (I had not recently let my tank get too low, and it had been low in the past but never caused problems with the service engine light). They got the service engine light off, and charged me $45.  \n\nA few days later, the service engine light came back on.  I thought, ok, the problem must be more serious or a new problem.  I brought my car in.  After several days of waiting, I called to a rude response that they were \"extremely busy and just hold on we'll call you when it's ready!\"  I let it go, and let a few more days go by.  I called back again, and was returned \"It's been ready come and get your car!\"  When I pointed out the poor customer service politely, I was returned with \"Sorry we've been swamped.\"\n\nWhen I came to pick my car up, the reason given as to why the light was on astonished me: \"pinhole oil lead causing oil to pool in the back of my engine, replacement required around $500.  It's a very common problem in this model.\"  SAME SUPPOSED \"COMMON\" PROBLEM AS MY NISSAN WORD FOR WORD!  AND, they were unable to switch off my service engine light.  I just stared at him.  My read: FULL OF BS.  I said nothing regarding this diagnosis, paid, and left.\n\nI have googled this problem in both cars, and asked around a little.  Neither is a common problem in either car from what I\"ve found.  I was even told they have patch kits for the problem, which was never offered to me as an option.\n\nI should add that I also have had 2 \"underquotes\" on mechanical problems here.  I mean, quoted by phone at one cost, then when I go to pay it was higher.  When I've asked about the higher cost, i feel I was given lines of BS.\n\nWHY DOES A SECOND OPINION MATTER?\n\nThe next day I was driving my BMW.  Now call me a jackass for not opening my engine and checking the coolant, but the car was JUST serviced (including oil change, etc) at Precision Imports!  My car started smoking like crazy, and died on busy Bell road.  I was able to get the car into another auto shop.  They found out THE COOLANT WAS EMPTY.  THIS IS WHY THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON.  The charge was $10.  PROBLEM SOLVED, smooth sailing since.  \n\nI have now taken both cars to 2 different mechanics.  Nothing has been discovered in the area of \"pinhole oil leak\" on either car.\n\nIt used to be that Frank always overstated the price a little, went above and beyond with communication, and took care of me.  He came across as an honest old school guy to me.  It's different now.  Frank's more detached.  I get the feeling Frank is eying retirement, and would prefer working on a much much lower volume of cars.  No comment on the younger guy Al.  Earlier this year when I brought my car in Frank said \"make sure you deal with me.\"  I didn't make much of it, but this could have indicated some other issue going on at the shop.  I did attempt to deal only with Frank this year, but his availability has been very low and he had to route me to Al and others.\n\nI saw a few guys in the shop with a lot of signs pointing to \"previously convicted felon.\"  I'm all about turning it around and 2nd chances, and I realize this can be a staple of many mechanic shops.   But, business is business and I didn't get a good feeling about a few of the newer mechanics in the shop.\n\nI gave them several second chances, and communicated my concerns honestly and appropriately.  But that's it for me.  They lost me as a customer.  I'm hoping that they can turn it around, but for starters they are going to need to lose more customers and reduce the extreme volume or expand to a new location.  \n\nIf you're going to use Precision Imports, MAKE SURE THE COST IS DEFINED BEFORE REPAIRS ARE MADE.  ON MAJOR ISSUES GET A SECOND OPINION.", "business_id": "WH0Q0CmYW00vnJpG37O_cw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1aLPKmWo2hGZ-cjSB767Gw", "review_id": "Sp9xFZGwqv9gqdtYi94sjw", "text": "Precision Imports is amazing.  \n\nI'm trying to sell my '99 Dodge Stratus, and a couple of potential buyers complained about a whining noise on acceleration.  I took the car in to Bill Luke Dodge last week, where they replaced the alternator.  I had a pretty bad customer service experience there, but they fixed the noise.  \n\nCome Saturday afternoon, I went to close the car's hood after showing it, and it wouldn't latch.  I was so upset---I'm moving next weekend, so I don't have any more time to waste with my car in the shop.  My dad and brother have been taking their cars to Precision Imports for years, and my dad suggested calling Frank and Al to see if they could take a look at it today.  I called first thing this morning, and they said to bring it in.  When I arrived, they were so busy that I didn't think they'd be able to get to my car today.  But Frank offered to take a look at it right away while I waited, and he immediately realized that Bill Luke had forgotten to replace two bolts that attach the latch mechanism to some support beams.  He grabbed a couple of bolts from the back and installed them free of charge.  I was out of there within 10 minutes, and my hood latch works fine now.  \n\nThese guys are honest and great at what they do.  If I wasn't moving out of town soon, I would never take a vehicle anywhere else again.", "business_id": "WH0Q0CmYW00vnJpG37O_cw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2ROwNmjIV_D5wx5H0zElaw", "review_id": "ZthUBElffB5ed8C1-Q7u3w", "text": "I don't know if I can say anything original about this place. All of the previous reviews (for the most part) are SPOT ON! After a recco from a family friend, I have been taking our cars here for the past 4 years. \n \nMost recently I had a timing belt and some other normal maintenance done on my 05' Honda Accord V6. The cost was far better than the other quotes I had received (I wanted to see what the dealer wanted), and I don't know if Al or Frank have Thanksgiving plans, but my wife would love to have them and their family's join us! Honestly, the service from these guys is unparalleled! I TRULY felt like I had the work done by a friend.\n \nGo Here! I don't care if you have to get your car towed there from Eloy (God Bless You if you do), but do it... \n \nYou can thank me later", "business_id": "WH0Q0CmYW00vnJpG37O_cw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "34gJ_KlP3RM6jotNT6TcDQ", "review_id": "maMhimFilnRkfQI0To72HQ", "text": "I first discovered these grease monkeys on Car Talk's website when I wanted to take my Toyota Highlander in for service at a place other than the Toyota dealership. Precision Imports had rave reviews on both Yelp and Car Talk's websites, so I figured I could trust them.  I have gone in twice and both times they were extremely professional, polite and have fixed my car issues quickly at a reasonable price. They are a little out of my way, but I'll happily drive the extra miles since I fully trust them to give my car the best care.\n\nHere's one example from over a year ago. I took my car into a Toyota dealership for a 30,000 mile check up and they came back with a quote of about $4000 to fix issues with my car that I didn't think even existed, plus my car was running fine! I ignored the Toyota dealership's suggestions. A few months later I drove to Utah, did some off roading and my check engine light came on a day later. I took my car into Precision Imports and they discovered that it was simply some minor alignment issues and fixed it for $45! I asked about the issues Toyota mentioned and they said they didn't find anything like that. Let's see, Toyota told me my car problems about 25,000 miles ago and my car is just fine (FYI: I have over 180,000 miles on my car).\n\nExample two from last week. I took my car into Walmart for an oil change and to check out a slow leak in one of my tires back in February.  They say they can't find anything wrong with my tire and suggest I get a new one. I put off buying a new tire and stick with just filling it up with air about once a week.  My check engine light goes on again. I took it in to Precision Imports for my next oil change and to see if they find anything wrong with my tire. Of course they do. They found a four inch nail in the tire, patched it up and the slow leak is gone. Oh, they plugged in something that Walmart probably left unplugged too. $72 for an oil change, patched tire and to check out and fix the check engine light situation.\n\nI don't know much about cars, but these guys...these are good guys.", "business_id": "WH0Q0CmYW00vnJpG37O_cw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GwP7klR69owmP-y1XCuSsg", "review_id": "CU7125vjhyw8U2F979AIjg", "text": "If your looking for a import mechanic in central phoenix talk to Frank. He will always tell you how it is and give you a fair price and they will leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside after leaving. You can't say that about any other mechanic in the valley.\n\nThanks again guys!\n-Tony", "business_id": "WH0Q0CmYW00vnJpG37O_cw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jpbXg1yKBl4FurBi5ukseQ", "review_id": "WHcESJppXghnjMXPMYo-jw", "text": "They are the best. I refer people to them all the time. My dad uses them, too. Great honest guys. The only bad thing is maneuvering their tight parking lot. You want an honest mechanic? It's these guys. Ask for Al or Frank!", "business_id": "WH0Q0CmYW00vnJpG37O_cw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Kl3Abb3ZFqZMzRDoTjwvxA", "review_id": "bpn1fvDtzXtjYobRRfR1Ng", "text": "If you own a Honda or Acura and live near Precision Imports then Precision Imports should be your go-to mechanic.  Having owned 2 Acuras and 1 Honda over the last several years, I can't recommend these guys enough.  They work on all makes and models, but they seem to specialize in Honda/ Acura. Their prices are fair and, even more importantly, they are straightforward and honest. Referred my brother when he needed work on his car and he is now sold on them, as well.   Their shop is small and it can be hard to park your car.  Their waiting area is also no-frills so you are better off dropping your car off and coming back later.  High quality work and integrity.  I wish all auto mechanics were like these guys.", "business_id": "WH0Q0CmYW00vnJpG37O_cw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RImkFrDQo7QGObNLeMPe-Q", "review_id": "4pyvLSsyvk6iZ5FuKMWn9g", "text": "I believe I first stumbled into this place in 2001 or so.  Had a Honda.  These guys in their little greasy office were my new best friends!  Honest, straight forward, no-nonsense, I'm running out of adjectives.  They told me what I needed, how much it cost and when it would be ready.  I picked up my car when they said and that was that.  Sometimes they gave extra analysis.  Time passed and I moved away for 6 years. \n    I went back to them about a year ago with a mini cooper - they remembered me and wondered why I wasn't driving a Honda or Toyota :-).  They honestly told me that they could not fix the issue I had (they did not have the high-tech Mini/BMW equipment required), so Mini fixed it for $1,700.  I went back with a Toyota Rav4 - their specialty.  Easy in and out for scheduled maintenance and always less than $40.  \n    Today, they did maintenance.  Friendly service, easy for me in and out.  Frank told me that the Right Rear shock was leaking and since it was under warranty I should take it to Toyota.  I did, they fixed it free of charge (I know, few things in life are REALLY free - especially at the Toyota Dealership).  \n     My point is that Frank told me the up-front truth about my car and didn't try to sell me anything.  He could have ignored it but that's not how he/they operate.  Which is why he and Al are so well regarded and so appreciated on sites like this. It's also why you don't see their name on billboards, or bus benches, or mailers in your mailbox.  No need.  Their reputation supplies them with all the business they can handle.  And they handle a LOT of business.", "business_id": "WH0Q0CmYW00vnJpG37O_cw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QwO4LVCiPZZdg5URrQfYpw", "review_id": "MULOAxWlhqIYIWkPv1oVUw", "text": "My family has been going here for a long time, but until recently I insisted on using my own mechanic. When he moved away I began going here. Here were the three situations.\n\n1. My battery went out and my Acura stereo wouldn't start without a code. I took the car to them and one of them ran out, popped the hood, jumped into the car, did some special trick, turned on the radio, jumped out and said, \"There you go, don't worry about it.\" THEY DIDN\"T CHARGE ME!!!!!!!!\n\n2. My wife was driving our car on the south side and blew a flat. Her dad changed the tire and shore off two of the posts. I had it towed to Precision with the new posts in hand. They fixed it that day and only charged me $40!\n\n3. I had a crack in my radiator and a couple of hoses. I figured it would be very expensive. I took it over there and they had it replaced in the same day for $340.\n\nThey are honest and efficient. They do not overcharge. Many other people know this so they are always doing a LOT of business. They are THE best in the Central Phoenix corridor.", "business_id": "WH0Q0CmYW00vnJpG37O_cw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aG-TNLDfWfFIAMvAt6u9YA", "review_id": "Xy9dvlxalNiiiefRGirLhQ", "text": "I have been going to Al and Frank for years and several vehicles. They are honest and do a great job. Ive had very little issues with them. The shop is older with 4 bays seems a dirty. Best thing about them is that they are trustworthy and upfront. I have recommended them to several friends. I go back because there is no hassle and I drive away knowing I'm in good hands and if something isn't right they fix it. Their weak side is communication and updating the customer.", "business_id": "WH0Q0CmYW00vnJpG37O_cw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UMewg2Y_CqP4h10Vpve3FA", "review_id": "nHfkk1eCEK7nnmstkRucYA", "text": "Love these guys.   They are the best in town as far as I'm concerned.  They have helped me with two different 4x4 Toyota trucks, and when I bought my last one used, they were patient enough and willing to give each prospective truck a once-over and refused to let me pay them.\n\nYou will probably be able to find a lower estimate at a lesser-quality garage.  Don't do it.  Go see these guys if you want a relationship with an honest no-bullshit mechanic.", "business_id": "WH0Q0CmYW00vnJpG37O_cw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "40lLa8qO9Efr2hCLg0YtZQ", "review_id": "YOdxMXgIxLYeGHP9wY2Urg", "text": "AWESOME!!!   These guys can do just about anything!!   I had a Cadillac CTS that the dealership could not find out what was wrong with!   They also wanted to charge me 150 to change a tail light bulb.  I have used precision for my cars in the past, and figured I would give them a try with my American car.  They had my answer in about 20 minutes, and the cost was Very fair...... and always has been, and the tail light bulb I believe was $20.\n\nSo now I own a Nissan Altima Hybrid.  I had something electrical going on with the push button start, and thought,,,, maybe I should take this issue to the dealer as its a hybrid and SOOOO technical.  Frank and Al had me on the road again in about 2 hours and the best part was that the fix was only $120!   \n\nI will never again take my car elsewhere!!  Best well rounded and capable shop that also happens to be honest!!!", "business_id": "WH0Q0CmYW00vnJpG37O_cw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rHP3dAUKP4v2wNl5-Z2Xfw", "review_id": "_8ynvsBhL1CIX_iSneVaOg", "text": "What repair shop doesn't charge you when nothing is wrong? THIS ONE!! I've taken my BMW in twice for different weird alerts showed up. The first time they charged me a fraction of what the guys across the street would have (I know this because I used to go there). The second time I called to see how late they'd be open, they called me by my name (from the caller ID) - love that. They couldn't find anything wrong, after lifting it. And NO CHARGE. I will be back!!", "business_id": "WH0Q0CmYW00vnJpG37O_cw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bG-r4zndr1xuon0pHbUrcg", "review_id": "RYh6do5TZrSMjZIU2aqV9Q", "text": "Not only do I live within walking distance to Precision Imports, but they also have a stellar reputation on Yelp so I decided to give them a chance when I had a mystery light on in my six year old Mini Cooper.  I thought it was indicating a brake fluid flush.  Somebody helped me immediately and said it was not necessary, but I should get an oil change.  I asked if he was sure because I was taking the car up north in a few days.  He promised to look over the entire car after he changed the oil.  The estimate for the oil change was $50.  When I came to pick her up, she had an oil change for even less than $50, the indicator light was re-set, and the car made it up north and back!\n\nI have since taken her in a few more times for various lights coming on and thankfully they have found no issues.  They re-set the light and if no actual work is performed, I'm on my way that same day - for free!\n\nI have recommended the shop to a friend who wanted to bring a potential new (to her) used car in before she bought it.  They looked it over - again, for free - and she was thrilled with their service.  \n\nEven though I've had no major work done here as of yet, I feel like this shop is honest and does great work.  So nice to have this business in the neighborhood!", "business_id": "WH0Q0CmYW00vnJpG37O_cw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zHGjtAER42xVMxOu1wQfzg", "review_id": "z1jztWZHbLAnyiahDx_ABA", "text": "Honest and reasonable", "business_id": "WH0Q0CmYW00vnJpG37O_cw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3JbR5yFXd3BDYXLlPf3Vnw", "review_id": "SqUcfUfghzsS2nqzkNOi7A", "text": "Everyone knows how difficult it is to find a trustworthy mechanic.  I just had my 2010 Camry serviced today at Precision Imports and I will definitely return.  I paid about half of what the dealer quoted and most importantly I trust the honesty and expertise from Precision.  They serviced the transmission and radiator using OEM fluids and did the job right. These guys are true professionals and were very committed to pleasing this customer. Thanks!!", "business_id": "WH0Q0CmYW00vnJpG37O_cw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GpBKdOw0Dhm7ElOKXYv7_A", "review_id": "lRo2YaOjJgelZcU3YXbyjg", "text": "I've been going to Precision Imports for almost 20 yrs. Frank & Al are the most trust-worthy guys in the business. Even though I just relocated to the Far East valley (Gilbert), I still take my car to them and rent a vehicle while my car is being serviced. Plain & simple: quality service at an extremely fair price!", "business_id": "WH0Q0CmYW00vnJpG37O_cw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "gq_G5VCDziyEV2-bzGuqzw", "review_id": "po70743utp5aKsA0pyTtHQ", "text": "Before my sparkly new Honda Element SC, I was eternally betrothed (guess not!) to Volvo wagons (Volvo XC remains my dream car... I'm an incredible bore in real life, I promise).\n\nBoth of which had this funny habit of breaking all the goddamn time, surely not because of my penchant for not only playing tag with shopping carts in my college days but also the whole speeding and driving recklessly thing. So, needless to say, I spent a lot of time here.\n\nThey do a great job (as in, I never had to repair the same thing twice), were honest (\"Look, your car's falling apart. Period. The most we can do is slap some silicon on it and charge you $5 for the trouble.\"), and charged a fair price. \n\nI highly recommend for Volvo nuts like myself.", "business_id": "7P3ECWrdSepztN5A3boTmg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y3zB8c2IUov0P8A2SMwrng", "review_id": "DQagyUEC64u4R8RoNm1QcQ", "text": "My 1995 volvo was a hand-me down which came with lots of problems! Volvo am I has been great with all my last minute calls and stop bys. The prices were always fair and repairs were made extremely fast! I will continue taking my car there as long as I have a volvo :)", "business_id": "7P3ECWrdSepztN5A3boTmg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pds5GgsBQHpsEdQM73QTJw", "review_id": "175nWDI0KA0_1t_OsHLY0g", "text": "I was informed by Volvo I Am that I needed a new AC compressor at a cost of $1300. I had a second opinion at the Volvo dealership who told me that my AC unit was just fine. In addition to the unethical business practices of this shop, the owner was extremely rude and aggressive.", "business_id": "7P3ECWrdSepztN5A3boTmg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t8vH6ubd-6i9DTisZaQdgg", "review_id": "d8MSED7jTmlFlbc6PgD73A", "text": "I stopped by for new wiper blades on my C70.  They didn't have in stock but where able to obtain within a couple of hours.  I drove back and had my new blades installed in minutes all for the price of the part only.  I will go back again next week for a maintenance check.", "business_id": "7P3ECWrdSepztN5A3boTmg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t8vH6ubd-6i9DTisZaQdgg", "review_id": "wYyUIFGnF7TsZ-_z6hAhKA", "text": "Went back to Volvo Am I for a maintenance check, and the second visit was as positive as the first.  Volvo Am I Fane", "business_id": "7P3ECWrdSepztN5A3boTmg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "k4-6lakq7t3kCgbvPxcuvg", "review_id": "sFpsnhdJ5WGjkSRUArRziQ", "text": "I use Volvo Am I for my 2007 XC 70 and I am very happy with their service and prices.  \n\nThe shop is clean and doesn't make me uncomfortable when I visit (sometimes with my kids in tow)...no nude centerfold pictures hanging in the work bays, or leering grease covered weirdos wielding wrenches and blasting death metal on their radio.  And they always get my car in quickly, tell me what it's going to cost me BEFORE starting the work, the prices are always fair and the work is well done.   \n\nAnother big plus for me is that I never feel like I'm being lied to.  Some unethical mechanics think they can take advantage of a woman because it's automatically assumed that we're all ignorant about cars, and some of us are, but I'm not.  I like that they've never told me something outrageous like my turn signal fluid is low, or something that just seemed like they thought I didn't know any better.  I appreciate that I can expect that if they say I need it, I really do need it.  \n\nAnyway, I wouldn't hesitate to take your Volvo here, it's a nice shop and they really know their way around a Volvo.", "business_id": "7P3ECWrdSepztN5A3boTmg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dGFxxpm2_gUd8HWTUcDHeA", "review_id": "evwdkdtWAkG5YtRPu42P5A", "text": "I just was asked by a friend where he should have his Volvo repaired, and I remembered Volvo Am I and how much care they gave my beloved 240 wagon.  What you're paying for by choosing these guys is legit expertise, so it's worth it.  They  seemed reasonable on the price factor anyway.  The owner clearly loves Volvos and used to have a really neat 1800 out front.", "business_id": "7P3ECWrdSepztN5A3boTmg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f8gvNSw8ZZkMERIr2b1ZAQ", "review_id": "ojq_FxS88IRsxLFFFXbviQ", "text": "I love this garage! Ted Noble and his crew do excellent, reliable work on only Volvos. I drive a 1998 Volvo S-70 Turbo sedan and this is the place to keep her running. The shop is clean and organized and their intense focus on Volvos  means that they know and love these vehicles. Their passion makes a difference in how they approach working on one's car. Always professional, always straight forward, always reliable! The mechanics look and dress professionally which indicates (to me) that they take their work seriously and this means a great deal to me as a consumer. No \"grease monkeys\" or slackers here!  Volvo Am I is operated by motor heads who love Volvos and who provide superior service. It is a locally owned and operated which further adds value in my book. I feel as if I have a relationship with this garage and that I am not just a number in the crowd. Smaller is better in this case. Do yourself and your Volvo a favor and check into Volvo Am I.", "business_id": "7P3ECWrdSepztN5A3boTmg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "k4-6lakq7t3kCgbvPxcuvg", "review_id": "gX0I1IdEW6KsxHHus80-Uw", "text": "I took my teenage daughter's 1996 960 here late this last summer because it wouldn't pass emissions due to both oxygen sensors (allegedly) being dead.  So I turn to the Volvo specialists I've used lots of times before for my own Volvo with few issues...except perhaps for the uncomfortable, stony silence they give you when your budget is bottomed out and you politely decline one of their suggested, additional services while embarrassedly explaining that you'll have to wait to get it done until you have more money.  Very uncomfortable.\n\nSo I'm thinking, no problem, these guys know their stuff, right? Apparently it *was* a problem, because after I made an appointment and dropped off my daughter's car, it took them 3 weeks and over $600 and the car STILL doesn't run!  :/ \n\nAdding to this, my husband and I had to call every few days and ask for an update on the car because we weren't being updated on the progress of the repair at all.  Have you ever had to placate an impatient 17 year old girl who needs her car to get to and from school?  It's living hell.\n\nIn fact, during one of the calls I made about the car's status, I discovered that they had replaced both oxygen sensors but that wasn't the problem, but they thought they had sorted out what the new hold up was but that nobody had gotten around to calling us to let us know any of this yet, and when I authorized them over the phone to address the new issue the response to me was \"Well, we have all these other cars ahead of you now\".  Wait...what?  Am I not ALSO a paying customer that also had an appointment?  How did I suddenly lose my place in 'line' behind all these other customers?  Shouldn't you finish my car before starting work on a different car?  :/\n\nSo yeah, after 3 weeks and over $600 they finally declared that they just didn't know what else to do with it and we paid our bill and picked up the car.  Fast forward a few months and it still hasn't passed emissions and just sits in my driveway, covered in dust, because I gave Volvo Am I all the money we could scrape together to sink into it and now I'm nervous to spend another penny since they couldn't figure it out the first time.   \n\nI'm not sure if I'm more offended that they thought we could afford repairs approaching half of the value of the car, or that we didn't deserve any follow up communications on the repair status, or that when I called to find out what was going on I discovered that we'd been dropped to the back of the line for no discernible reason whatsoever.\n\nSo yeah, I'm no longer a happy customer.", "business_id": "7P3ECWrdSepztN5A3boTmg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nfcGJdO1yoT8jNmxDIIH5g", "review_id": "TPUJIaghE3Fri0Hq2t5FsA", "text": "I am not really sure why/how they get bad reviews, I chalk that up to a random bad day! My husband and I have been going here for about 5/6 years now!  My only regret is that we didn't find them sooner!!!!\n\nI love my Volvo, but  sometimes the cost to repair/maintain can be a lot. Enter the awesome dudes at Volvo Am I! They are nice, friendly, fast and HONEST!\n\nThey never try to \"up sell\" me on anything,however they do let me know what will need to be worked on and in a timeline so I can budget or prepare for the future. They never treat me badly for not doing all repairs at one and for that I a very thankful of their understanding...\n\nNot only are they understanding, but their prices are reasonable and less than 4/5 other places I have taken my car I the past!\n\nI also loved that they are a small business... But,don't let that fool you. These professionals all worked at the Volvo dealership together back in the day and then decided to work for themselves! I'm telling you THIS is where you need to go!\n\nMy husband and I are in the process of buying a new car. We are thinking of stepping away from the Volvo name for better gas mileage...  However, the thought of having to find an honest,trustworthy,cheap,friendly, local business for car maintenance stresses me out and so, I may buy another Volvo! Lol\n\nNo joke, this shop is that good and so are Volvos! Try them out and compare their prices to other \"luxury import\" shops, you will see and become a believer just like me! :)\n\nAlso, since I have been going there for so long, pretty sure they hooked my husband and I up. We basically saved 200 dollars just because! So thanks Volvo Am I! \n\nKeep it up and thanks!", "business_id": "7P3ECWrdSepztN5A3boTmg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PChW70fcOcV4IYgiwomYqg", "review_id": "0qTvw5yFizFvUoJ4zDTQbA", "text": "I have lived here for almost 2 years and the apartment complex is wonderful. The front office is kind and will work with you on any financial problems. The foliage is great and it does not seem we are in Phoenix but out in the midwest or back East. The only negative things is there are so many stray cats and their waste and urine are everywhere and it does not seem that the owner takes this disgusting problem seriously. I love this apartment complex,  I use to love cats although this complex has turned me into a dog lover.", "business_id": "8mNg1i5vb3FL_Ud5-SflCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 14, "useful": 8, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ND95DgvN7ba8MabfXE3lsw", "review_id": "KE8-LhhlrzbzGXaHVT2awQ", "text": "It's weird. I'm experiencing something I never have before. Towards the end of my work day I start thinking about going home. I'm not thinking about leaving work, rather actually going HOME. Fountains in the Green, I think I love you. At the very least I want to make out with you. \n\nHidden under a wild mass of green lies a unique apartment complex. The place is not new, what some might call 'historic.' The apartments are solid as hell. Not once have I been able to hear my neighbors through he walls. \n\nThe Good: \n-A wide variety of floor plans \n-The apartments are huge \n-Office/maintenence staff rock \n-Gigantic freaking courtyards for ground level units. Really, really big \n-Utilities included (and basic cable). This saves a nice fat chunk of change during the summer \n-The surrounding neighborhood is actually quite nice. It's relaxing to take the dog on a long walk through through. \n-Did I mention a big ass courtyard? \n\nThe Not-so-Good: \n-Due to the lush landscaping there are a fair number of roaches. Now, they spray and do a great job of it, but expect to pick at least a few dead roaches up each week. I have yet to find a live bug inside. \n-Parking for residents is kind of tight, and big trucks seem to be strategically placed to make getting around corners difficult (I'm looking at you silver Titan!) \n-If you're visiting a resident you park on the street. You can request a spot inside the grounds on an as needed basis. \n\nThe Bad: \n-There is an evil ass striped cat that wears a pink collar. Don't be fooled by the collar, this cat is crazed and dogicidal. I've had this tabby terror stalk my enthusiastically stupid dog on more than one occasion. I'm a dog person, so I hate you, pink collared cat. \n\nSo yes, every day when I walk into my large apartment, a sense of peace comes over me. I'm home and I'm happy", "business_id": "8mNg1i5vb3FL_Ud5-SflCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "R0KPnPBC7bimj2uyLXYeDg", "review_id": "h_DYt_VARhXx4ocWuQIqRQ", "text": "I'm so happy to have my grandson and my son and daughter in law living here. We all love the shaded property which is so hard to find in the desert valley of Phoenix. The staff is very friendly and attentive to detail. Thanks for being an oasis in the driest state we have ever lived in!", "business_id": "8mNg1i5vb3FL_Ud5-SflCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3Oxgfc8UwIwPFAZR6JUEKA", "review_id": "HAglYUzZn-xbepswLFK-hg", "text": "Try out this awesome needlepoint store.  It's a non proftit store run by volunteers who love to stitch!  They have knitting yarn as well and one of the best selection of fibers in the valley for needlepoint projects.  It's worth the stop.", "business_id": "tQS6TT2B__SzsWxPZ-RrNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KNKcc5vF5k-vbAVIaZ-mGg", "review_id": "gLmhBcUY1dC37e_zAoP79A", "text": "This shop is so organized and very professional. The staff are very friendly and helpful. I was impressed by the selection of yarn and knitting needles and how easy it was for me to find what I was looking for.", "business_id": "tQS6TT2B__SzsWxPZ-RrNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I9HRXYL9hpbFh0syNnGPvQ", "review_id": "DteWK67HIa0x-rDUL4Mpkw", "text": "I was very excited to learn about this shop from the \"New Times Best Of\".  I ventured in on a Tues. morning and with some difficulty I found someone to help me.  I am a basic knitter and am happy with that.  I bought some merchandise and off I went to knit.\n\nUpon trying to return to expand my knitting three times I have gone to the shop and three times I have not received any assistance.  Once I left work early and arrived at the shop at 3:50, they close at 4.  I went on a Saturday to be told \"there were no knitters there, and to come back on Wed. eve at 5 and the knitters will be there to help me.\"  I know exactly what I want to make I just need some assistance.  This eve. is Wed. I went into the shop and there was a knitting class.  I explained I didn't want a class just some assistance.  I was told by the knitting ring leader \"this is my class, $65 for 6 classes, we knit 5-7.\" I explained I didn't want to knit i wanted to buy wools and go home and knit.  Four times she repeated herself regarding her class.  I get it is her class and she is not there to assist with questions on the retail level.  What I don't get is who is? \n\nVolunteer run and charity driven is a primary factor I wanted to support this store.  However I can't seem to give them my money.   I guess if you don't want to be in some sort of cult like stitching class this is not the establishment for you.  It saddens me because the idea is great, the merchandise is beautiful however customer service and assistance is necessary even if you are a bunch of volunteers.\n\nI guess I will find another shop that will assist me by helping  me and take my money.", "business_id": "tQS6TT2B__SzsWxPZ-RrNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "55ecDCpJIXzTWjEzMQ11Vg", "review_id": "KQaZOBHltHxdOKgogLJd-g", "text": "OK - this is a Chinese buffet so I don't think 5 stars is even possible.\n\nTheir quality can waver, probably as much by time spent on the steam tables as any other reason.\n\nTheir fried shrimp, hot and sour soup are generally very good. Most everything is in the typical range. They always have poached salmon but the steam table is capable of making it uneditable but when not destroyed on the steam table, it's generally quite good.\n\nFriend said that their sushi was decent but I this doesn't strike me as a place to eat sushi.\n\nEvenings and weekends are priced higher but they generally have crab legs and beef ribs.\n\nStaff is generally friendly and attentive.", "business_id": "naUFPFYH2CqHtTrV3IAJrQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "lvdMRpi-0flqheo4akui2A", "text": "After basking in the pleasant memory of Fuji for a day or so, it was time to head out for some more good Chinese buffet!\n\nCrown China is a big place, nice inside, & had lots of food out, about 70 items, & a good crowd in place to eat it.  I grabbed some tasty hot & sour soup to start.  Then at the salad bar, they had some spinach there that was so bright green that it stood out, so I tried it.  It was cooked a little bit, but served cool, & it was really good!\n\nThe chef was out on the floor, milling around the food, very serious, stirring things, making sure everything was just right.  That seemed nice.\n\nThe fried rice was just right, & so was the barbecued pork, as soft Chinese music (not TVs!!), played in the background.  There were a number of seafood dishes, including shrimp fixed various ways, crab legs, different kinds of fish, ceviche.  Ceviche?  What are they doing with CEVICHE?\u00bf?\n\nThe worst I could come up with was that they cook the fried chicken in butter, not my style, & the booth seats are farther from the tables than they should be.  With that dutifully written down on my little notepad, I waddled happily out the door, past 60 or 70 other cheerful customers, & Chef What's-His-Name, feverishly fussing over the trays of food.\n\nIt's almost 5-Stars.", "business_id": "naUFPFYH2CqHtTrV3IAJrQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "P8KlUtWEu-b6ZwM7XjuxBg", "review_id": "lZ_1ot1-8IqqUaP1qXZlzQ", "text": "If a restaurant wants to be reviewed on more than the quality of its bathroom, its food shouldn't keep the entire party imprisoned there.\n\nDespite wonderful service, a good price ($10 for dinner), a lot of premium dishes, and fresh sushi, the overall experience was awful. There weren't any standouts among the dishes- most everything was pretty generic. My whole table took turns rotating through the disgusting bathroom... somehow, we were able to time our vomiting. In retrospect, it's kinda impressive.\n\nI think the biggest problem was that the food was kept at room temperature. As others mentioned, the chef spent a lot of time checking on the dishes, but he didn't seem to notice that everything was tepid. \n\nThe food also ruined the after-dinner movie, which effectively doubled the cost of our loss.", "business_id": "naUFPFYH2CqHtTrV3IAJrQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "sZp_7b83BDTWYeu5Qx0wFg", "review_id": "MnvRLe8hHox6E6JaMpSzPA", "text": "Captain's Log, Stardate 2009-09-17.  \n\nStopped in this junction of the galaxy last night with three friends after spending all day moving my Captain's Quarters.  I was sporting my skimpy blue retro work-out shorts with white trim, as I was tired and wasn't in the mood to even change.  I garnered a few odd glances (such to be expected) but we were quickly seated.  I tend not to do buffets now, as I'm really trying to watch my weight, but this place was recommended to me by my Lieutenant.  I'll be beating him later, but I digress.  \n\nThe food was pretty marginal overall.  It was definitely NOT hot enough.  Replicator food on the Enterprise is better than this.  Want to piss me off?  Serve me tepid food and then charge me $8 cubits a head for same.  Some items were better than others.  I almost think there were too many choices.  I'd like to see the choices narrowed, the temperature increased and the food quality improved.  \n\nAs for eating sushi in a place like this?  No way in Hades.  Not last night, not today and certainly not tomorrow.  I'd rather chase Khan with a crippled ship in a nebula before I dine here again.\n\nOverall, C-\n\nThere has to be better choices for buffet Chinese food in central Phoenix, and I'm on a mission to find it.  \"Engage long range scanners, Mr. Sulu.  We must find a suitable class-M Chinese food planet in this sector.\"  :D\n\n--don", "business_id": "naUFPFYH2CqHtTrV3IAJrQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ZubK3U5PlTWy4VIQG_Wpzg", "review_id": "aqlXBBrMpPkOwNjGgYCE2A", "text": "Yes, I realize I'm probably risking my health by coming here but I just can't help but like it anyway.\n\nIt's cheap & there are lots of options food wise. They even have basic sushi rolls. That's a major plus in my book! Everyone seems to go for the crab, but I don't. If you want crab I suggest sitting where you can watch them put it out. Hustle your butt to grab choice pieces before everyone else.\n\nKeep in mind the people seating you barely speak English. There's always a language barrier. They're really only there to clear plates away.\n\nYou shouldn't look around too much while there. The whole place is pretty divey but the food is good & replaced often enough. If decor is important to you don't come here. If you just want to chow down on all sorts of cheap food goodness then drop by. You'll leave stuffed & happy.", "business_id": "naUFPFYH2CqHtTrV3IAJrQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GlVIC6S7gs2MgWp89oDu7Q", "review_id": "u4ZlEtRJCpYAreYa_nn43w", "text": "Yea I know most buffet's are ronchy, the food is actually pretty good here. They have fresh sushi, crab legs, and plenty of shrimp. The bathroom stinks, but the food is good.", "business_id": "naUFPFYH2CqHtTrV3IAJrQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "Cb6bQDlJFpJhrmgn6e7r4g", "text": "I've been back here several times since my original review way back in Feb. '09, so it seems about time to re-validate the place.  Mike C. joined me there today for lunch.\n\nAbout all there is to say is that nothing has changed much since my original review.  It's a big place, a little plain inside, & they serve up lots of real good food, including the sushi.  Chef What's-His-Name was right on top of things today, as always, & it's only $6.40/$5.76 Sr.  How can you go wrong?   :-))", "business_id": "naUFPFYH2CqHtTrV3IAJrQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ohRev2g3tvXpV3gBnhC-og", "review_id": "uoC1llZumwFKgXAMlDbZIg", "text": "Went here for lunch with Rand H. and this place is big for a chinese buffet , it is in the shell of an old Sizzler. The food here is pretty good i do not think i tried anything that was not at least average with most dishes above average.they had a couple of different items as well ,mexican chicken wings that tasted like they were cooked with oranges and shrimp balls that were pretty good..So yes i would go back even though it is not one of my favorite chinese buffet but it is a good one.", "business_id": "naUFPFYH2CqHtTrV3IAJrQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "m7vtKWpZ9wdEQ95wJxrMrg", "review_id": "qf6-l-hMgXXnFFgI2Yzixg", "text": "Good food, though I didn't find any of the dishes outstanding, and there were not as many offerings as I would have expected for a super buffet. The variety of dishes was pretty much what you would expect for an above-average Chinese buffet. The staff was very friendly, the restaurant spacious, and the meal was inexpensive and satisfying - a good meal at a good price.", "business_id": "naUFPFYH2CqHtTrV3IAJrQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V3ITtKg7jkHNWOU0aod7eA", "review_id": "KAzVeXjFK9nEuC3Ycju9Nw", "text": "I have been wanting to have Americanized Chinese for a week or so. After driving up 7th St. I stopped at this place. The place had faint wet-rag sort of smell to it, but it could have been that our booth seats were wiped with a wet rag right before as the seats were still glistening with water. \n\nThe food is what it is and what you would expect, Nothing spectacular. They have the orange chicken, beef broccoli, spring rolls, and all those type of dishes, however not as assembly line and generic tasting as the Panda Express chains. One of the chicken dishes had chicken that tasted like the chicken was old or left out too long.  \n\nThe bill for two of us dining including drinks(iced tea)was under $22.00 not including tip. Definitely cheap, however not worth more. \n\nThe bottom line is if you are looking for a Americanized Chinese for cheap, then you have found the place.", "business_id": "naUFPFYH2CqHtTrV3IAJrQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bADkBuUDonedhUd5KB598g", "review_id": "EnrLzpf2ew4XCRul5GKSbQ", "text": "Cant believe its a 2.5 average.  I work around central and Indian School and this is THE Chinese buffet for everyone here.  Plenty of selection and its always good.  The servers are polite and its cheap.  Think its around 7 bucks.  They recently renovated and its much nicer inside.  I have been there a ton of times and never been unsatisfied.  If someone has a Chinese buffet that beats it out on price and quality in this area please do tell!", "business_id": "naUFPFYH2CqHtTrV3IAJrQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hA_8cYKY1p8O0TXWkGnrIg", "review_id": "Ek7FQA0MOzA6biI29CKENA", "text": "I've been going here steadily for the last 10 years and it's by far the best chinese buffet in the valley. They've got tons of fresh sushi and any kind of food you want. The spicy chicken and sweet shrimp are my favorites. The place has been completely overhauled as of the last  months and it's never looked better. The owners are always on site, and if you want a specific kind of roll/sashimi/nigiri  they're very happy to accomodate you.", "business_id": "naUFPFYH2CqHtTrV3IAJrQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XWzF4wam-7OJEgoPO_jHiQ", "review_id": "2Pmy0YdmihuqbMfR64i-rQ", "text": "I shan't be returning.\n\nTheir festive signage caught me on the way to another venue for lunch, and I thought \"why not Chinese?\"  I'll tell you why; or at least, why not to select this buffet.\n\nBeing greeted on the way in with a \"You are on camera\" sign sure is welcoming.  I was quickly greeted, though, and directed to my seat.  My drink order was taken before I even sat down, which was nice.  Too many buffets have you walk in, sit down, select a beverage, stand up, and proceed to self-service, and it was nice to save a couple of steps.\n\nBut then I got to the food.  Nearly everything had the congealed look of having been out too long; the skin on the surface of the sweet-and-sour sauce was rubbery and at least a half-centimeter thick.  Not exactly appetizing.  I did, however, find some acceptable-looking specimens and returned to my table.\n\nThe warmest of the foods could only generously be called lukewarm; most of the chicken was marbled with glibbery wads of fat, and all the sauces tasted sugary and generic.  I could literally not tell the \"orange chicken\" from the \"sesame chicken\" from the \"pepper chicken\" by any sense other than sight.\n\nThe rice was room-temperature, but I barely know this because as I was forking a mouthful of rice together on the plate, the alternately obsequious and intrusive waitstaff tried to take my plate out from under me (though, in retrospect, they may have been trying to save me).\n\nThe fruit selection, which I also sampled, looked fine, but was in fact soggy and also room-temperature to lukewarm.\n\nThey have a somewhat vast dessert selection -- particularly for a buffet -- but I'd more than had my fill.\n\nWalking toward the register, there was a prominent sign re-advising me that walk-outs are recorded and will be reported to the police and prosecuted.  There were three more similar signs at the register/gift shop (!).  Again, very welcoming.\n\nI won't be back, unless I'm told they're under new management.", "business_id": "naUFPFYH2CqHtTrV3IAJrQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "98UWVMya4SYLE5f30B62kQ", "text": "From the vending machines in the entryway selling gun and lowrider stickers, to the white plastic menu board hung partially askew, to the cheap-ass jewelry on sale laying out on top of the cash register desk, to the toothpick wrappers and various other little pieces of garbage on the floor in the foyer, to the fish pond with a single sad (possibly dead) koi, just about everything in the place screams \"We really don't give a crap\". That's the first impression.\n\nWhy 2 stars, then? Why not one?\n\nBecause the food was actually not . .. that . . . bad.\n\nStill, if you're after Chinese buffet, try the one at 15th Av and Bethany instead.", "business_id": "naUFPFYH2CqHtTrV3IAJrQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YoKENFIFRbGURGBEhEd2Dg", "review_id": "lVRhcpMZUVBKnwMbX7-A6g", "text": "Spot check on this place = now closed. I live in the area and cruise by once a week. When it was open it was ok at best.", "business_id": "naUFPFYH2CqHtTrV3IAJrQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "itPBqTXgy4FIGjnbAdgMaQ", "review_id": "0JbYrRjDSd6wTvi0zeMJag", "text": "I should have kept driving when we pulled in and there's paramedics with a huge Fire Engine in front of the restaurant with gobs of odd looking people standing around the commotion.  I wanted to look at the food before agreeing to sit down and at first glance it looked pretty decent compared to other chinese buffets I've been to.  \n\nBut if I can offer one piece of advice, dont go there on Fridays for lunch....apparently every Friday morning they host the local nut house for a meal.  Don't get me wrong, it's a nice gesture but after being in the middle of two pretty intense verbal altercations that quickly turned violent, I knew this was going to be one of those experiences that I would write about on Yelp!  There were at least 50 people from the rehab center inside the restaurant trying to get food from the substandard buffet.  I should have also noticed something was \"up\" when I saw all the rehab vans parked in the parking lot.  But trying to keep an open mind, we continued to sit down and tried to eat our meal.  There were a lot of people shouting at each other and arguing, lots of mentally ill people glaring at us almost in an antagonistic manner.  \n\nBesides all that, the food was not super hot and was pretty gross and NOT cheap!  I would NOT recommend this place for it's food and especially not on Fridays if you don't want to get assaulted by a local mental patient.", "business_id": "naUFPFYH2CqHtTrV3IAJrQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "bZbeYy98KcKOGYSo2nMfbg", "text": "It's been over two years since visiting this one & giving it an Update, so it was time to stop in here for lunch today.  I was joined by Robyn N. & Mike C.\n\nThey have done a remodel on the place, replacing all of the booths, serving tables, blinds & so on, & it's nicer inside than it used to be.  The floor plan remains about the same.\n\nI counted 98 food items this time, plus sauces & dressings & most everything was good.  My rating for this one is slipping down a bit because the competition has become more intense during the last couple of years or so.  The new Chinese Buffets from Hibachi, China City & others have just raised the bar for earning 4 & 5 Stars.  This is still a good place though, & we all enjoyed having lunch here today.     :-))\n\nLunch Buffet $6.99/$6.29 Sr.", "business_id": "naUFPFYH2CqHtTrV3IAJrQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "jx104chvz7NbkVytXldUGg", "review_id": "WuBVliUwyl42vtNlYuatQg", "text": "Had lunch here today with Rand H and Mike C and compared to other Chinese buffets it's just okay.  Nothing was really bad (except the Lo Mein noodles that tasted like they cooked in a burnt pan) and nothing really stood out as being really good.  I guess they recently did the flooring, and I found it to be very slippery, not good when you're carrying plates of food.\n\nThey had a decent selection of the typical items found on similar buffets.  I did find most of the appetizer stuff, like crab rangoon and pot stickers were a little too greasy.  The fried and breaded shrimp was tasty and I did like their style of egg foo yung.  The staff barely spoke English and when Mike asked what something on his plate was, our waiter thought he was asking for more and brought them to him.  The service was attentive, but would have been better if they understood what we were asking for.  \n\nI wouldn't go out of my way to come back here, but if I was in the area and hungry and wanting a Chinese buffet, I'd definitely give them another chance.", "business_id": "naUFPFYH2CqHtTrV3IAJrQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cFoiVWF42HSXQEtqxDvdWQ", "review_id": "4WsKEc6xWalSfuz9LVOUTw", "text": "Went by this place last week and it is now closed down..\n\nLooked like they are preparing to raze the building.", "business_id": "naUFPFYH2CqHtTrV3IAJrQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "Qe5t5Vgt_1D3miWRzMv0MA", "text": "= = = = = =  CLOSED  = = = = = =\n\nToo bad this big Buffet closed.  We'll miss always watching Chef China almost frantically running around all the serving tables stirring, filling, & fussing over everything making sure everything was ok!     :-)", "business_id": "naUFPFYH2CqHtTrV3IAJrQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mX2Ac4Ss271dA7TbZUGWbw", "review_id": "1GiFwzKq359oqeXzOm0nGQ", "text": "Faced with the daunting task of cutting up a pile of leaves and shrub material the size of a mountain, I rented an Eleit chipper from American Equipment Rentals(AER). I had never used a chipper and was impressed with the helpful personnel at AER.They walked me through the operation of the machine and even had me bring in some of the shrub that I would be chipping,which they ran through the machine, so I could see how well it would grind it up.  The Eleit chipper is not for the faint of heart. This noisy beast(yes, wear good hearing protection) makes easy work of small branches(under 2\") and dry organic matter. It made a mountain into a molehill in a matter of hours. I will rent it again.", "business_id": "FFrSjtPRysuonUDfxn6DEg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A1D84JXibvLN2QQ5SK35qw", "review_id": "YKPprXY0CZeXFFYhipPm6A", "text": "I went here with my grandfather when I was a little kid so we could snake our drains. But I needed to grade my uncles front yard with over 30 tons of dirt and a few other things so I called and try said it would be around $225 for the small or medium skid steer and I got there and billy was great and talked me threw all the procedures and told us to get 2 different buckets (one for moving dirt the other for dragging the high spots down) it was very simple and there machines run great and I will continue to rent from here till they decide to close as I hope that's never and I will always give them a call when I need something for my construction business", "business_id": "FFrSjtPRysuonUDfxn6DEg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ofY7q5rk449eHu5oGdCtRQ", "review_id": "WXswGeMNURNq8dJNfnj7cQ", "text": "out of business on april 30, 2014.", "business_id": "FFrSjtPRysuonUDfxn6DEg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "frEtELnTATd1BOD6Ndh0CQ", "review_id": "GSGfhqZz0EO5ZWOPBQzWQQ", "text": "Was I crazy taking my car to a self admitted Madman?\n\nWould I regret sitting down at this tea party? \n\nWould the Time is takes to complete the car work be affected by mustard on the guy's watch?\n\nIs the Queen correct, should he be beheaded?\n\nThe answer to all of these is NO!\n\n1 star for getting a friendly, calm voice, telling me their hours and to bring it in whenever I wished, first come first serve and meaning it. No push one for English, no confusing bumbling appointment scheduler, no leaving my car there overnight, handing out my key so they can get to it \"sometime.\" \n\n1 star for putting my car up on the lift right away and describing each of the sections that required repair and why, showing me the parts in advance; breaking down the quoted repair before beginning any maintenance. No surprises, total professionals.\n\n1 star for completing the repair in 45 minutes, same day with all new parts, full warranty. Drove away after spending less time than it takes to get a lunch.\n\n1 star for adjusting the muffler the next day with no appointment required or cost when we detected a rattle. Great handshake and pleasant quick attention. Took less than 5 minutes!\n\n1 star for contributing to the community a portion of proceeds to help veterans and schools.\n\nFor a grand total of perfect 5 stars. This is obviously the complete madness they refer to in the name. Compared to the usual run around you get with shady car repair places, this was insane in a good way.\n\nIf you need work done on your car exhaust and you don't know who to trust or go to, take my word for it, go to Mad Hatter. It was painless and the cost was half of what I expected from another shop or dealer.\n \nThey will be our go to repair place for these needs from now on.", "business_id": "5jqqVt-A8bwwJDj7Ii7tvw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "frEtELnTATd1BOD6Ndh0CQ", "review_id": "lrclKfsDJ5PCkW_j9X-Pnw", "text": "Our car failed emissions three times. DOh!\n\nFinally we determined that we needed a new catalytic converter. I called Mad Hatter at 12:10 on a Saturday. They said they close at one pm, but if we got there quick they could do what we needed. They gave us a price quote.\n\nWe arrived at 12:20. They installed a new catalytic converter, we paid the quoted amount. We left at 12:40. \n\nHow's that for all done, no fuss no muss? \n\nWe passed our emissions test with flying colors. \n\nGOLD. Honest, fast, wonderful service! We love this Mad Hatter location!", "business_id": "5jqqVt-A8bwwJDj7Ii7tvw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aZLw7np_luaR9TjQwqNijA", "review_id": "uKF-6RFSD_5TvjUklt4SYw", "text": "I recieved a diagnosis (from a trusted mechanic) that I likely had a bad catalytic converter on my Dodge Stratus.  I saw the positive review on Yelp and decided to try Mad Hatter.  I received a phone quote for $269.00 to replace the CC.  When I brought the car in, Mark (the shop tech) decided to check to make sure the CC was bad before doing the replacement.  \n\nMark spent about 20-30 minutes on the CC, finally taking it down and showing me that it was okay and didn't need replacement.  He had let me know beforehand that there would be a small charge to check it (which I okayed), but only ended up charging me about half of what he quoted because it didn't take as much work as he thought.  In these times, with everyone scrapping for every dollar, it's really nice to know that there are honest mechanics out there willing to help YOU save money.  I will definitely recommend this shop to anyone needing muffler/CC/brake work in the future.", "business_id": "5jqqVt-A8bwwJDj7Ii7tvw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AQxlX8bOQiSDwvlrHThnMg", "review_id": "txHvveTJn8Hz5fvk85uKMg", "text": "Looking for a great break job at a good price? This place is thorough, efficient and honest.  When I showed up a little after 8am there were already 2 cars ahead of me.  Mark gave me a realistic time estimate for my free brake check and after the diagnosis, they efficiently completed the job and I was on my way.  Mark was personable, courteous, informative and old school honest.  What a rare and welcomed combination!", "business_id": "5jqqVt-A8bwwJDj7Ii7tvw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FVUOy4WGgKENFn-gmRn65Q", "review_id": "GhkztKav0OFqxGq5_pR49w", "text": "I Highly reccomed Mad Hatter!! I had an exhaust leak in an older car and called these guys. I expected a lenghthy diagnosis and repair but I was in and out within 15 minutes. In todays day and age its nice to find a shop that is honest and reasonable!!", "business_id": "5jqqVt-A8bwwJDj7Ii7tvw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8KmHPVzyBW45_tXX8zU5mA", "review_id": "BzD8BosIfNRNN0s09n7OUA", "text": "This place is awesome! I came in based on the previous reviews and I wasn't disappointed. My car was sounding like a rice rocket, so I brought it in - turns out two welds had popped off of the exhaust. $20 and 5 minutes later, everything was perfect! Wish I had come in sooner this week and had my brakes done, but at least I know for next time! Plus, if you choose to wait for your car - The Yard is RIGHT NEXT DOOR!", "business_id": "5jqqVt-A8bwwJDj7Ii7tvw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5dSibwi0GihYcTKjA11qOQ", "review_id": "nCxe1x-mThi000SWu3Iq0g", "text": "Great place to take your ride! Went in for an exhaust inspection, the man got my car in and had my problem found in minutes. Very kind and helpful work with a straight up attitude make this the best place around to have exhaust work done. Nothing beats that kind of service.", "business_id": "5jqqVt-A8bwwJDj7Ii7tvw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DJIwm4UCnM-SOxXbARjPsQ", "review_id": "u3KEUrBSvSDsltrR7XfYAA", "text": "The Raw Salon is an out of the way salon that a friend suggested to me. The last time my hair got a little out of control, I decided to give them a try. \n\nRod and Will (RAW, get it?) were very friendly to me when I walked in off the street and asked for a hair appointment. It was very short notice and they couldn't take me at that exact moment because of other customers that were already ahead of me. They were able to get me in a couple of hours later and did a great job on my hair.  Of course, my hair looks like I combed it with a giant salad fork on most days but this in no way is a negative comment on Rod's haircutting technique than it is a negative comment on how much effort I put into my hair. He gave me a fantastic haircut at a fair price.\n\nNext time I'll be sure to call ahead and schedule an appointment like a person with any sense of decency would. That's just part of exploring your neighborhood though. Sometimes you just have to dive in head first and give some new place a shot!", "business_id": "XstmBqw2N9FahxXzlout4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TrG08JZdZD1WjC1QLfId8Q", "review_id": "m9zexqimuz0-C47OcgXN7g", "text": "My hair is utter crap. Let me get that out of the way...\n\nIt is the kind of hair you would expect to find on a 2 year old; superfine baby hair that seems to be really hard to cut properly. Unless a stylist knows what they are doing, I end up with uneven cuts, random bits of hair sticking up when they are not supposed to, and other unintentional features that basically suck. \n\nThis is why when my long time sylist moved out-of-state, I avoided getting my hair cut until my burgeoning mullet could no longer be ignored. I happened upon the Raw Salon because I live a stone's throw from it. I didn't have an appointment and had to catch a plane to Chicago in 3 hours. They worked me in,  and I got a great haircut at a good price.", "business_id": "XstmBqw2N9FahxXzlout4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "45V7-1r79DEG0HbuaKYIlg", "review_id": "NLyjB9sp7jbyfmXzLbDCrQ", "text": "He cut me, he blew me, he did amazing things with his wide barrel shaft!  He got me high, then brought me back down so expertly and smoothly!  Now, if only I can find a man to say that about in a NOT \"haircut at the salon\" context!\n\nYesterday I went to get my hair done by Terre Steed, who has recently joined the crew at RAW.\n\nThe space is exactly what it should be.  A nice, small salon.  Great colors and placement.  Notably clean!  Good selection of product without being \"in your face.\"  Friendly people!\n\nMy hair was admittedly a MESS.  It's been over a year since I've really gotten my hair done by a true pro - I've been getting trims at the beauty school and great clips as needed every few months - but no one I trusted for more than a trim.  I told Terre I wanted to keep the length, and becuase of my natural curls, should probably have some layers put in.  He agreed - and went to town!  For the first time in my life, I actually felt like a supermodel when he was done.  For the first time in my life, I actually thought I was HOT!\n\nSo yes, the salon is worth 5 stars.  The quality and value is definitely there!  The ego boost is worth 10 stars!  I actually cried (happy tears)when I got home and was playing with my hair in the mirror.  Who knew I could actually love my hair?\n\nThank you, Terre!!  As long as you're in the biz and I have a job, my mane is yours for life!", "business_id": "XstmBqw2N9FahxXzlout4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XmpqbfSu9X7mjwJGUXTrAQ", "review_id": "LQPVO_eyam63hADV-eALjQ", "text": "Terre is WONDERFUL! I've been going to him for a couple years and I'm happy that he's at a new place.  Everyone's really nice.  The salon is neat, clean and well appointed. I totally want to sit on the couches (ok, I want to nap on the couches). \n\nI've been coloring my hair for over 15 years (premature gray) and no one does color as well as Terre.  Its AMMMMMMMAZING.  He's also the only one who's ever showed me how to style my hair properly.  He taught me tricks to make my hair look amazing with little effort.  My dream would be to have him do my hair and makeup for something, anything...he is a MAC diva and has great style.  \n\nBEST cut. BEST color. I'm a show-stopper when I leave.", "business_id": "XstmBqw2N9FahxXzlout4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XOST6fNtPAUg_0JJo5ai6w", "review_id": "I_GEflrC91iw9czewr0llQ", "text": "was a very nice place to go, the hair artists were so nice and professional. I left very happy with my new hair style.... I'm making this my new hair studio!!!!! give it a shot.", "business_id": "XstmBqw2N9FahxXzlout4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g_Dw7wj0BdG8aV7sMbcMSg", "review_id": "WGjM5yXqqElnlxBBYAfokA", "text": "This review is really for the hidden treasure that is the little nail salon inside Raw. Sally who is one of best nail people I know and I recommend her to all my friends. She works only by appointment and one client at a time so you know your in for top service. I hope you'll give her a buzz and that you have a great experience like I have.\n~Zoe", "business_id": "XstmBqw2N9FahxXzlout4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3V2MYJv3a4IhCpG1ohVQbQ", "review_id": "7po17Riqp9N2DEfsQHBn8g", "text": "Terre is one of the few people in this world I trust my hair to.  I've lived in California and New York and still travel back here to have him do my hair!  He's great at what he does and he's just great to hang out with for an hour.", "business_id": "XstmBqw2N9FahxXzlout4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tagdi0JxcyM4A9TvS-hy_A", "review_id": "QZgUEP3xE5nphDgU1w3LRw", "text": "Feeling kind of blah? Don't know what to do with your hair?\n\nCall Terre Steed. \n\nHe is BRILLIANT at what he does! He takes care of you and teaches you how to maintain between visits. He loves what he does and you will too! On top of that, he's hilarious. That's a plus.\n\nCall him! He's gonna make you feel amazing!", "business_id": "XstmBqw2N9FahxXzlout4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zNa_IxR49eFTs_EYLE2ZQw", "review_id": "Mdau5HmKq9ELvhnkG3QUzA", "text": "I have been a customer since the salon opened 10 years ago. The owners Will & Rod provide quality hair care in a fun atmosphere. Won't go anywhere else ever!", "business_id": "XstmBqw2N9FahxXzlout4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "45V7-1r79DEG0HbuaKYIlg", "review_id": "GIATqhluQtv3HbX_KdZhqA", "text": "It's been about 2.5 years since I added my review for RAW Salon - and Terre Steed.\nThe salon recently relocated to a larger space at Central and Thomas.\n\nStill five stars for cleanliness, decor, product selection/availability, friendliness and of course, end result!\n\nLast Saturday was the grand opening party. In addition to a cocktail and munchies, I received a gratis blow-out from Steven - who it seems I have known half my life, though we just met. Fantastic personality - fantastic blow-out!\n\nYesterday I got a cut from Terre. As always - amazing job and he is so easy to trust with my tresses. I look great and feel great. He works minor miracles and makes it seem to effortless. Amazing talent!\n\nLove the new space - love the salon - LOVE my Terre! (But I am willing to share! Talent this big is too much for me to keep to myself!)", "business_id": "XstmBqw2N9FahxXzlout4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p9sU0K_tFSwsYAuL1FC48Q", "review_id": "dOKlZ7hYkL_jFl7NJuk4QA", "text": "Absolutely exceeded my expectations. Very nice place, fast and efficient service. Rod, the owner, did a fantastic job on my hair. Will definitely be going back. Had my hair cut at the Downtown Salon a while back, and The Raw Salon is much better in my opinion. Do yourself a favor and visit Raw.", "business_id": "XstmBqw2N9FahxXzlout4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ymo4nNBrGXDxIi9E2IfsRw", "review_id": "E_RRL6HzPlwbqnEEZoPwJQ", "text": "Beautiful and classy place! I've been a client of Steven's for a few years and followed him to this salon. He is a great stylist with a caring and friendly attitude. Highly recommend!", "business_id": "XstmBqw2N9FahxXzlout4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TOpCAsN2uDxtsN7wbn87Aw", "review_id": "G-v_HNFrirzmaJ0-EUSWOA", "text": "Rod is amazing! Reliable and AWESOME haircuts! A must see!", "business_id": "XstmBqw2N9FahxXzlout4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y8WnJ5vkW_sthymtV-BycA", "review_id": "gaMiJaSMFWT0gLiHRNwGpQ", "text": "Just made my second appointment with Will.  It's been about 5 weeks since my first haircut.  He did an amazing job on my thin, baby fine hair and it grew out beautifully.  He took his time, explained why he was using the techniques he used and  appreciated that I brought in several pictures of similar cuts I liked and didn't like.  Very professional.", "business_id": "XstmBqw2N9FahxXzlout4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W9_IvwGCTyuMu9nSciJyqQ", "review_id": "RKRzVw4YZbq0ZcnsBdQPww", "text": "Terre is the best color magician and stylist. The salon staff is terrific. Highly recommend this salon!", "business_id": "XstmBqw2N9FahxXzlout4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MRw5N7TLO7wYBuogQVHg-w", "review_id": "B_mMdRlz9LWLA2YGDlUQsg", "text": "Trying to establish a hair dresser can be so frustrating at times But I called and scheduled an appointment with Rod & Will a couple weeks ago looking for a change and so glad I did :-) I went with a much shorter style than I have ever worn in my life and they did an amazing job on the cut & color both!! Thank you both, my daughter & I will be seeing you again soon :-)", "business_id": "XstmBqw2N9FahxXzlout4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HestW1GKSkmUs_vpnauE_w", "review_id": "N3dMal-ozNZ9MvAk1SXDrA", "text": "I came here to get a cut and color from Melanie. I've only been seeing her for a year, but she always knows exactly what I want. The salon is clean and everyone is really friendly. There are no major bells and whistles, but this place definitely gets the job done--well.\n\nOverall, if you're in the market for a solid cut and/or color, consider heading to Raw Salon.", "business_id": "XstmBqw2N9FahxXzlout4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IulQoy4X5m4C_MkRLGsZMA", "review_id": "3Hhec4JWVbLqbsYOzRcM0w", "text": "I have been faithful to my hairdresser for many years. My daughter tried this salon using a Groupon. I loved the work that MELANIE did so much, I made an appoinment for myself. She has over 20 years of experience and it shows. She had some great suggestions on how to achieve the look I wanted , without adding too much to my already overprocessed hair. She \"thinks outside the box\", and seems to take pride in her work.  The salon is a neat, cool, downtown atmosphere. Both my daughter and I will be back again!", "business_id": "XstmBqw2N9FahxXzlout4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "nC_uBKdWnzboP4dDj3mT8g", "text": "Twice I have been looking all over town for something & ended up here!  They gave me the very best price I could find anywhere on a certain evaporative cooler I was shopping for (ordered & arrived in a few days), & also for a certain type of asphalt cutting saw blades.  These hard-to-find blades were right there in stock at a low price & they performed great on the job here!\n\nEspecially for buying a cooler, this is your place.  Friendly & fast service too & yes, they even have lumber!     :-))", "business_id": "-zHQip1ka7ak6yjWYOOqwg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kenqT6VKlVbUYO97Uea9HA", "review_id": "2l4Tm5bCg8tCuU7-RjEnFQ", "text": "Great Lumber store.\nI've been working with this company for 20 years", "business_id": "-zHQip1ka7ak6yjWYOOqwg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A1D84JXibvLN2QQ5SK35qw", "review_id": "uFzpIXKBiXupcZ0epieacg", "text": "great lumber yard there all very help full and they always have what i need or if its a special order item they will have it on there yard the next morning", "business_id": "-zHQip1ka7ak6yjWYOOqwg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cWNJJn8As4IRwVwxlY_Z3Q", "review_id": "f3CvcysL6MFpuNA1m1FSTA", "text": "A great experience and it was only a small lumber purchase!", "business_id": "-zHQip1ka7ak6yjWYOOqwg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZILMwi3ArauA3atxBF67ng", "review_id": "eFkP4dRoUQBfq_SErwLgfg", "text": "I'm a general contractor and I purchase about 80-100k worth of Lumber per year. \n\nAnd I can say without a doubt that the lumber at heldt lumber company is grossly overpriced.\nHome Depot has better quality lumber (if you know how to pic it) that is about 40% cheaper on average . \nI chose heldt lumber company because I was under the impression that the wood would be of better quality, boy was I wrong.\nAlso, if you special order a piece and you notice that it is warped or damaged once you arrive at your work site...too bad for you all sales are final on these items.\nI've lost a lot of money and a lot of time dealing with this company, I would strongly advise against shopping there.", "business_id": "-zHQip1ka7ak6yjWYOOqwg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_LEQt7oTVjiaXyVHK_MM7g", "review_id": "wFgIevuq8E9ln6sSiwj60g", "text": "Nobody understands. I have this weird affinity for Tokyo Express. But only this particular location. I've been to the other's in Scottsdale and Mesa and they just don't taste the same. Maybe it's because I used to come here for lunch in high school and almost everyday when I  worked at my crappy job down the street. Maybe it's just my nostalgia of growing up here and being young(er)....\nMostly, I just freakin' love the teriyaki bowls here more than any other 'yaki chain. There is never too much sauce, chicken to rice ratio is always perfect and it's always piping hot. What makes it hit the spot? A large Tropical Passion iced tea...ahhh yes...you go home, add a little Sriracha and it's the perfect meal. \nYes I feel like a loser because it's next to the wonderful Cherry Blossom Noodle Cafe and I could get a much better meal there, but when you want something quick and good, this is always my favorite. \nMinus one star due to the ambience changing a bit over the years, it's smaller and they used to have this great English-style red phone booth in there, not anymore. Boo. \nI realize I've just written way too much about Tokyo Express, but nobody understands! Ah well, I will continue to remain loyal.", "business_id": "W8WyVVxinyRjzP8gJa7ILg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Q96IRvil6RNgdLmGKuh81A", "review_id": "3Dlb5iNnytfiRydAHnGJFg", "text": "Not impressed. When I ordered the Oyako bowl, the conversation went something like this: \nMe: What type of sauce comes on the Oyako bowl? \nFemale employee: Chicken \nMe: Yes, I know it has chicken in it, but what type of sauce comes on the chicken and rice? \nFemale employee: Chicken sauce \nNico: Just order it Teresa \nMe: Ok, can you substitute noodles for rice, please? \nFemale employee: Puzzled look of total confusion \nMe: Repeated the above question \nFemale employee: Uhhh, no, no substitute for noodles \nNico: This is not the time to be picky Teresa \nMe: Fine (as I'm looking at the sign that states \"Substitute noodles for rice for $0.80) \n\nNow I can see why the employee was so confused. There was NO sauce in my rice bowl. It was just chicken, rice, egg, and green onions. I had to add soy when we got home and I am not a huge fan of soy. Nico raves about this place and he very much enjoyed his Teriyaki rice bowl. I will go again and try something else, and I will probably make him order for me.", "business_id": "W8WyVVxinyRjzP8gJa7ILg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PShy2RYNadDUhJf4ErOJ7w", "review_id": "lgrfMIvhkCzclg5KEharjw", "text": "I have a fond place in my heart for this establishment\n\nI've been covering my all white meat rice bowls in their sticky spicy teriyaki sauce for 10+ years\n\nI've lived all over the world\n\nI always crave three things when I'm not living in Phoenix (or the USA)\n1.  Skim Milk\n2.  Mexican food\n3.  Tokyo Express\n\nNow pay attention\n\nIf you like spicy food and teriyaki sauce, here's what you should order\n\nAn all white spicy chicken teriyaki bowl\n5 extra sides of spicy sauce\nA small salad\n2 extra sides of salad dressing\n\nOk, so I REALLY like sauce.  Really.\n\nThis place makes me want to cry I love it so much.", "business_id": "W8WyVVxinyRjzP8gJa7ILg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JZ5JLPR5S9N1N5kMzIGeKg", "review_id": "gNk0OD-e59Ui_V_19Je_pg", "text": "Full disclosure: Tokyo Express was my first job (in 1994).  So I'm probably biased.  This is a Phoenix locals favorite.  The same people have been going here forever.\n\nThat being said --- I have tried boatloads of Japanese fast food in my life... and nothing comes close to 'the Tokyo.'  (anyone who EVER compares it to Shogun, etc.  Thems are fighting words.. and I'm a pacifist)\n\nIt's fast.  It's cheap.  I love that they place your announce your orders with \"ah-nay-guy-she-mas\" (which if I remember correctly, means 'please')\n\nThe sauce and rice are always perfect.  The salad dressing is out-of-this-world.  20 years I've been going there and I have no idea what's in it.  Probably an addictive chemical.  I don't care.  It is terrific.\n\nI haven't worked in many restaurants but nobody cleaned a kitchen like the management at Tokyo Express.  You never have to worry about the back.  As a teenager I once ordered a sukiyaki bowl 27 shifts in a row... and I still wasn't sick of it by the end.\n\nI only wish there were still more in town but if it's lunchtime and I pass by the one at 10th & Camelback or the one in old town Scottsdale.. Tokyo Express sucks me in like a tractor beam.\n\nIf I move away... upon returning, my first meal will be a spicy teriyaki chicken, a couple of side salads (with extra dressing) and a medium tropical iced tea.  That's not a meal.  That's utopia.", "business_id": "W8WyVVxinyRjzP8gJa7ILg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "33vUIil_GCaT92aUaZhRXA", "review_id": "WIQuhNsJpUTxjI-KzDnwxw", "text": "I heart Tokyo Express. I have been coming here ever since I was a little girl, when I would come to work with my parents. Now that I am a big girl, I still come here about twice a month for lunch, sometimes 3-4.\n\nI always order the same thing, teriyaki lite bowl with egg rolls. But today I decided to switch it up & I ordered bento box a. It was ok, the best parts were the teriyaki chicken & eggroll so I think I will just stick to my usual.\n\nThe 2 girls up front who take orders are always smiling & super sweet. I have never had to wait more than 5 mins for my order.\n\nLike I said, I heart Tokyo Express!", "business_id": "W8WyVVxinyRjzP8gJa7ILg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BiDA7uVJ5igMCsp4ZfpCpQ", "review_id": "ydzzk4tNnZ-5nSvvtI6yOA", "text": "Walking into this place is just plain confusing.  You could tell it used to be something different, but I've got no idea what.  I guess it doesn't matter.  It just sort of looks cheap.  But that's ok.\n\nThe food was right on, and I'll be back for more.  Bento Box A?  Yes please.  Small salad with a great ginger-type dressing, some sort of spicy beef, teriyaki chicken, rice, egg roll, some edamame, a few carrots... am I missing anything?  \n\nThe service was great, the food even better, and it only set me back about 5 minutes and 8 bucks.  It seems like a sure bet, and close enough to work for a good take out that it will rise toward the top of my list.", "business_id": "W8WyVVxinyRjzP8gJa7ILg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kk05snSafuIFK0lsxoMNzA", "review_id": "Dc0hPkhSMmTIA1CvooMKmw", "text": "This place used to be awesome. Now it is plain dirty. Food quality is unpredictable and mostly poor.", "business_id": "W8WyVVxinyRjzP8gJa7ILg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pkgYy4PBrVCT6H0sILmTvA", "review_id": "fGAIE2VeLDR7hyaFhdktVw", "text": "I've been coming to Tokyo Express since I was a little girl and they have remained just as good. I freaking love the dressing on the side salad. I always order the terriyaki chicken bowl and 2 side salads. Always hits the spot!", "business_id": "W8WyVVxinyRjzP8gJa7ILg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HKKZ7bsFckhjNtR3Fs0T6w", "review_id": "Y3twtURnkVp6QyahBVw5bQ", "text": "Loved Tokyo Express when I used to visit my brother.  I ate there a lot.  We need them in Atlanta.", "business_id": "W8WyVVxinyRjzP8gJa7ILg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "DihfnxUWIqp9AZ2HnbIybw", "review_id": "c9ARe-siHg_wC6xFR6_GUA", "text": "Their miso soup was cold and SPOILED. They made us another batch that was actually hot and no longer tasted a few days old, but still nasty. Their teriyaki chicken was also salty.", "business_id": "W8WyVVxinyRjzP8gJa7ILg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "htQ5cdzlNVXB04zfdyvowQ", "review_id": "GTa1X6btSxEk336lUWaF1A", "text": "Yakiniku...drool", "business_id": "W8WyVVxinyRjzP8gJa7ILg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t6Nfy-em_6GNz1OXxRSERw", "review_id": "UVHo4f4PPWeml221eKOz7g", "text": "I used to live just a few blocks east on Camelback and would come here fairly frequently. 'Fast' Japanese was more unique back then, but Tokyo Express is still one of my favorite cheap eats every time we visit the Valley. I've always love the vibe this place gives off...", "business_id": "W8WyVVxinyRjzP8gJa7ILg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZrUZtLgLOn15v2NIZl-oKQ", "review_id": "G-jV3KiQ0Vk_kr_hEhn20w", "text": "Why did I agree to go here? BLAAAAAAH! Even for fast casual Japanese food, it sucked. I got the low-carb (no rice) teriyaki salmon bowl. The vegetables _ a mix of cabbage, broccoli and carrots _ had no flavor whatsoever. It was like hospital cafeteria veggies. Ever hear of salt or using a flavored broth? The sauce on the salmon was OK but once you eat off the top layer, no flavor inside at all. It was not worth $6.62 or whatever the price. I rarely go so far as to say \"Oh I could have cooked better at home\" but in this case, it's true. One of the worse meals I can remember having. And their shiu mai dumplings obviously frozen and then cooked because a) way too labor-intensive otherwise and b) that had more flavor. How can it be next door to Cherry Blossom Noodle? I need a good meal to counteract this.", "business_id": "W8WyVVxinyRjzP8gJa7ILg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "b0a6nLH0c8p5WJy1w7aO6Q", "review_id": "UINYwUpG0y3LP7okr2nqsg", "text": "This is my hood, yo. I've been eating at TE since I can remember. Since before high school, I'm sure, but it is in high school that my most fond memories come from. After football practice, this was a must. \n\nI've always been a fan of the terriyaki chicken, double meat. Haven't strayed much from that, honestly. So... Maybe it's time to try something else. \n\nI've wanted to try the curry, but after going to Tokyo, and having curry there, I'm hesitant to try it. We'll see....\n\nThanks for the memories, Tokyo Express.", "business_id": "W8WyVVxinyRjzP8gJa7ILg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZOQDa60lRcvR9Sb7VU6eKQ", "review_id": "RvS7dntRnqRhv2XOULQeOg", "text": "Good place for teriaki chicken and California rolls, fast service, pleasant environment. I have been coming here since the '80's.", "business_id": "W8WyVVxinyRjzP8gJa7ILg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2hXL2ExBsgjJNpm6BJy0lg", "review_id": "SJngDM7-C_5UW7E_INq7Og", "text": "I've been coming here for years, so figured I would write a review. This is a great place if you're looking for something fast, cheap,and healthy. I really like their all white meat terriyaki bowl combo, it's fresh and not greasy and pretty good deal with a side and salad for around $6. Their ramen salad is really good too, with a generous portion of ramen noodles, chicken and veggies, it's also super cheap (around $4).", "business_id": "W8WyVVxinyRjzP8gJa7ILg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HNwmcAupfO3UyW0btU0veg", "review_id": "0vWOfKMUNybUQ1Mi0dcbag", "text": "I am really shocked at all of the decent reviews for this place.  The only reason I am giving it one star is because the service was fast and friendly.  I ordered the Seafood Bento box and my husband got the chicken teriyaki and a beef bowl. \n\nMidway through, we discussed going through the Wendy's drive through.  It just seemed like the lowest quality of everything was used- gross rice, fish with a weird texture, even the chicken seemed of a lower quality then you get at the Asian food places in the mall.\n\nTokyo Express actually was recommended to us, unfortunately, we wish we would have stayed home and cooked.\n\nI would not recommend.", "business_id": "W8WyVVxinyRjzP8gJa7ILg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "m7vtKWpZ9wdEQ95wJxrMrg", "review_id": "UyMTAVJsT2W3bdWpJnQdMg", "text": "It has been a while since my previous visit to this place and the meal I had then was far from memorable. Today I decided to give it another try while my car was being serviced at the AAA service facility a block away. I ordered the spicy bento to get a better sampling of things this restaurant offered. The meal was a disappointment: the rice of the sushi had a watery texture, the spicy chicken and spicy beef were overly salty, and the vegetable curry was no more than a starchy gravy with some bits of overly mushy vegetables.  On the positive side, the place is bright and clean and the service is fast. Those are not enough to bring me back, though, since food is the main draw for me as far as dining establishments are concerned.", "business_id": "W8WyVVxinyRjzP8gJa7ILg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "milzi9DDC_g-GyVY_rLgTA", "review_id": "8p3ob7bMkv7rUyb_bNO4gQ", "text": "I called in my order , the meals were ready when I got there. However the rice was  over cooked and sappy, when I brought it to b the cashier attention , she just said sorry snd disregarded me. The meet was also  overcooked", "business_id": "W8WyVVxinyRjzP8gJa7ILg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F5ffMTVBh8ruqFeGIItyiA", "review_id": "cyWaWRQgvcz0St67522GtA", "text": "I've been taking my Jeep here for service for a couple years.  Great customer service, reasonable rates, and easy to speak with about what needs done.", "business_id": "4OY51VjcxPKO6WGzRfVdVw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9J2qULE0Fn56Wy1yK--frA", "review_id": "lDf-WEG1jrhFT6XKY100JQ", "text": "I cannot say enough great things about Inmans!!!  Jay and Jeff are always super helpful and patient with me.  I am a girl and I know nothing about cars.  I just want my car to work well and Inmans takes care of me every time.  They will pick you up and drop you off, which is heavensent amidst the whole inconvenient car trouble times in your life.  Their lobby is clean and spacious.  Their bathroom is girl friendly.  Yes, these are things I take into consideration with a mechanic!  Their prices may be a little higher than your greasy, dirty, scary joint on the corner....but I would pay a few more bucks for Inmans service any day!", "business_id": "4OY51VjcxPKO6WGzRfVdVw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m0Oq3vhnWAY8G4-KyKAmgA", "review_id": "whRNI1Ng1n3efNcYbQV1sA", "text": "These guys are amazing. Very knowledgeable, incredibly honest and very much focused on treating the customer right for longterm relationships. \nSay hello to J and Jeff, they will take great care of you.", "business_id": "4OY51VjcxPKO6WGzRfVdVw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7x_veK3owaudG7_8EJCJVw", "review_id": "gDNe5a6T-Eg6nhTox9IiBw", "text": "I took my 4runner into Inman per recommendation to make sure it was safe enough to get my girlfriend and I to Zion National Park.  Jeff took a look and the prognosis was not good, however accurate.  I was straightforward about how much $ I had to work with and in turn, Jeff worked with me.  I appreciate the fact that Inman helps take the stress off of an already stressful situation.  Opposed to the many pseudo-mechanics which flood the market and prey on the uninitiated, Inman legitimately wants to help.  I would recommend Inman to anyone.", "business_id": "4OY51VjcxPKO6WGzRfVdVw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nxVAs0ivaOgupWvj9wJDOw", "review_id": "fetlKuDmlKl8Png9enPYvw", "text": "I went here on the strength of a friend's recommendation and, boy, am I glad I did!  I walked in and announced, \"I have a 13 year old Toyota with 150,000 miles on it and, given all that, I hear that it might need new hoses and belts.\"  Many mechanics would take one look at me, take one look at my car, and see money signs.  Not at Inman's!  They did a FREE inspection and then had a frank discussion with me about when to get the belt and hose maintenance work done.  And the price they quoted was several hundred dollars cheaper than the price quoted by the one other mechanic that I talked with (by telephone).  Inman's certainly earned my respect today and they will earn my dollars in the future.", "business_id": "4OY51VjcxPKO6WGzRfVdVw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nKZ3u_BOcQFUGyDl6XUlSw", "review_id": "4W4jjXq4Lw_fVwH8RTki4A", "text": "I went to this shop based on the high ratings. \n12 days later, 2 loaner cars, $1200, many excuses, a second opinion that found the problem in minutes, and 3 chances later, the issue of new front struts and squeaking and rocking upon braking persist. The car has not felt remotely right since it was in their hands. Will go to second opinion Tobias in Cave Creek next time. They seem far more on top of things.", "business_id": "4OY51VjcxPKO6WGzRfVdVw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iPuiVU0Wbq_p_i_VwrqiMg", "review_id": "7z_xbvUD4dseRwtJrJLGFg", "text": "After having a stressful morning with the serpentine belt snapping on my Jeep, going to Inman & Sons made everything better! They were very friendly and honest. The belt was $120 installed which Power Jeep quoted me $210. I chose to go here after reading reviews on Yelp and am sure glad I did. I will be going to Inman from here on out!", "business_id": "4OY51VjcxPKO6WGzRfVdVw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nxVAs0ivaOgupWvj9wJDOw", "review_id": "aJEGeJCuMmqXKWSt78xVRw", "text": "UPDATE:  Sooooo... the timing belt that Inman & Sons told me I should probably replace whenever I had the spare money finally gave out.  All I knew was that my car was making scary loud noises, so I drove it to the closest reputable mechanic to my work (Virginia Auto).  After explaining to the very nice person at Virginia Auto that I have been working three jobs to save up for some international travel and had NO spare cash, I left my car in their hands and crossed my fingers.  They called hours later and delivered the blow:  a $1,600 repair.  It occurred to me then to run the quote past my old pals at Inman & Sons, so I gave Jeff a call, sent him the estimate, and we were able to work out a solution for less than $700.  No joke.  Going to Inman & Sons saved me $700 (I still had to pay a $200 diagnostic fee to Virginia).\n\nI literally hugged Jeff when I picked up my car.\n\nThe rest of the story:  They had the repair done in hours, offered me rides both ways, and took the time to walk me through exactly which parts needed to be replaced and why.  They even showed me the parts they took off the car.  Seriously, these people are heaven-sent.  So lucky to have found them.", "business_id": "4OY51VjcxPKO6WGzRfVdVw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zQ33xSjfZu3oQURz9FSqrg", "review_id": "HPicjonIgP48KV4Pqn_7eQ", "text": "I have used these guys for years on 4 different auto's and found them to be reliable and trustworthy.  Not much more to be said.  Since car's can't talk and most drivers identify symptoms by sounds and driving intuition, mechanics are not perfect.  The question is \"are they smart, hones and reliable\" and this shop I give my trust to.", "business_id": "4OY51VjcxPKO6WGzRfVdVw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A9x6WO4DJuHzT2U_fT9Jhw", "review_id": "Ldpc5TMeHFOMZC8WgQPEeQ", "text": "These guys are \"as good as it gets.\"  Super friendly, reliable, good pricing, and great service.", "business_id": "4OY51VjcxPKO6WGzRfVdVw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "EDpQOsShhjKTngTogZ6MNA", "text": "I like the servers at my local NY delicatessen to be like they are at Scott's Generations:\n\n* Surly 60 years old ladies\n* Low on convo\n* High on service\n* Standard WTF look accompanied with an occasional  \"I'm not amused\" look.\n\nI came here for breakfast again the other day and it was hopping with singles, retirees and families.  You walk in and seat yourself. The place is your typical strip mall storefront that stretches back lengthwise with a next door addition. On one side you'll find a series of naughahyde booths and on the other side you'll find the cash register, kitchen, deli counter where you can order fat free bialys, Hanukkah cookies, gefilte fish, latkes or side salads and luncheon meats by the pound. \n\nBreakfast here is dirt cheap. The breakfast sandwich is $4.  Eggs, hamsteak, home fries (sauteed with seasoning and grilled onions) and a bagel is $5 something.  Surly little old lady servers take your order and shout it into the kitchen - all old school and stuff.  Once my friend (who dislikes bell peppers) ordered the corned beef hash skillet and was disappointed to see bell peppers in the hash. We told the server and she brought out an entirely new dish, with new eggs and home fries.  No sigh. No face. No questions asked. \n\nLunch and dinner looks pretty good - an extensive selection of sandwiches and traditional deli favorites.  Haven't had it though.  I can't seem to make it there by the geriatric last dinner time of 5 pm and 8 pm throughout the week (!)\n\nFood here is probably 3.5 stars.  Service here is a solid 4 stars.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gq_G5VCDziyEV2-bzGuqzw", "review_id": "rOCtltpYSLCm-oP0A-d0Ug", "text": "I feel basically the same way as Stevey; one problem, we had a roach crawl across the table and behind the picture frame on the wall (although, it wasn't too bad... the picture was of a heavily mulleted Italian man circa 1981, though I see that being insult to injury to those less appreciative of bad 80's fashion) last time. BIG turn off. The man won't go there with me anymore. I can't find a better chocolate egg cream though...", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 7, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "MUXxmFcCe748wz59nNbxTg", "text": "4.5 stars... \nMinus a 1/2 star for the fact that I only experienced take-out and the fact that the kreplach in my soup didn't taste right.  Other than that, this is my new favorite place to get matzo ball soup.  The broth tasted just as good if not better than any I've had before.  The combination of vegetables, dill, seasoning, and fresh chicken soothed my sore throat instantly and warmed me up too!\n\nThe menu is HUGE and the cases full of knishes, bagels, rugalach, muffins, smoked fish and more were impressive for the valley.  I noted that they have a section on the menu called \"On The Liter Side\" for those that are calorie or carb conscious.  I also noticed that they'll make egg white omelettes upon request (and for an additional $1).\n\nI'll have to return to Scott's Generations when I'm feeling better and my appetite is back to normal.  Hopefully that will be soon thanks to the soup I enjoyed today!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MrPOzC4Fz_xEwJkA051V8g", "review_id": "Yn7T_pRXmnOmK6dFZqTSOw", "text": "For me, Scott's Generations is the epitome of comfort food. Last week I felt really crummy, and the only think that made me feel better was a piping hot cup of matzoh ball soup and a crispy potato latke with applesauce. \n\nWhen I'm feeling right as rain, I indulge with their New Yorker sandwich: corned beef, pastrami and coleslaw on yummy rye bread .... It's amazing. \n\nScott's even impressed my New York born-and-raised mother (while Chompie's does not).", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "90a6z--_CUrl84aCzZyPsg", "review_id": "tDBeWurQ216KCvy6hJgKyw", "text": "Likely one of the top deli's in the entire valley. I had heard this place had a great reputation, and they definitely lived up to it.\n\nThe pastrami and ruben are both amazing, even the fries are good. Plus, you just have to try their black and white cookies (I was too full and took one home). Service was brisk, pricing is reasonable, and the atmosphere is quaint, old-school.\n\nThank god for little gems like this surviving in the \"Tempe Marketplace\", \"Mesa Riverview\" chain megatropolis we live in.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "GubdNFoDAsiwE6bWIr97cQ", "review_id": "8jiewlvTiizPX_tFb4HgEQ", "text": "We have eaten here several times and always happy with the food and service. The last time we went everything was off, very dry meat which has never happened before. SO this will not keep me away as it must have been an off day.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "N7lSh49zQ13sG3Jpa9E6cw", "review_id": "o2DLXWQfV9zKaKY4baAdWQ", "text": "Scott's has become one of the go-to places on our list of Sunday breakfast spots. The food is great, the service is good, and the brownies are to die for. \n\nYou won't find anything fancy here- the food is simple, wholesome and tasty. The french toast is perfect. I was informed by one of our breakfast crew that the chorizo is way too spicy, but I don't know why you'd order chorizo in a Jewish deli when there are so many other good things on the menu. \n\nOn my last visit, I had a veggie omelet. That thing was as big as my head, served with yummy potatoes, and provided two tasty breakfasts. Whatever Scott's lacks in style, they make up for in cheese. Holy hell, was there cheese. Not a bad thing, just a little overwhelming. \n\nThe brownies are to die for. I haven't tasted a better brownie since...well, I just can't remember. Scott's brownies are cakey, perfectly moist, slathered in a not-too-sweet frosting, and they're HUGE. \n\nGive Scott's a try. The menu is large enough that there really is something for everyone. I doubt you'll be disappointed.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "mROzZ1xcUsnpU20IA2tYbw", "text": "Holy mother of sandwiches. I travel to Chicago a lot, and was spoiled years ago by a place called Perry's Deli on Roosevelt and Clark. I only get to go 2 or 3 times a year but I have their hot Pastrami every time I go at least once. I have tried Pastrami sandwiches all over Phoenix and have never been able to find anything that touches Perry's. I went to Katz', another place on Central and Camelback, as well as a few others on the westside. Finally on a recommendation by a colleage of mine I went to Scott's and it was almost... almost what Perry's was. The meat was high quality and extremely generous, probably the biggest sandwich I've seen in these parts. Everything about the sandwiches there was perfect. My only gripe, and this is just personal preference is that delis/sandwich shops should not be waiter service. I want to order at the counter, go through a cafeteria line, and pay at the end, you know, east coast style. They also close at 8pm, so dinner is cut off early. I wholeheartedly recommend this place for lunch, its unreal how good it is.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ut8dgpxKahmC_9v5PbYOmw", "review_id": "ZHyefKqKs_0Y588HItkyrw", "text": "They have the best corn beef in Phoenix.  I haven't found a place like Scott's anywhere in Phoenix or the surrounding cities.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "sLuaWOJNALukrThYzqovzA", "review_id": "Dq_5Nsana1Am09rX5bIlQA", "text": "One of the best deli's in Phoenix. Great food all around. Everyone is so nice and friendly, definitely worth a visit!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "wHg1YkCzdZq9WBJOTRgxHQ", "review_id": "Id4XfwFKBXUvU7fhe6O6HA", "text": "I can only comment on the breakfast although I'd like to come back for lunch as the deli seemed great.  I had the Kelly's \"American\" toast which is french toast made with challah, and a side of bacon.  The french toast was too much for even my heavyweight appetite to consume.  It was very tasty, richer and chewier because of the challah.  The bacon was thick, high-quality meaty bacon.  Not a fan of the orange juice, definitely from concentrate.  Also, I don't care for eating on or drinking from plastic as you do here.  I'm not a germaphobe, but it seems like it wouldn't get as clean.  \n\nVery casual, seat yourself.  Don't be put off if you walk in and don't see any tables by the deli.  Look to your right.  There's a whole other room where we found plenty of seating.  We enjoyed looking at some of the photos on the wall, all taken in New York.  Would come again if in the neighborhood.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HP_xZYNC5XK-VyNrnHbtRQ", "review_id": "vT0Q3qKKVCzB1TPrmb-rwg", "text": "My husband and I ate breakfast here last Sunday and were not disappointed. The place wasn't too busy so it was easy to walk in and grab a table. \n\nI ordered the hash mash which is corned beef, scrambled eggs, potatoes and cheese in a skillet. It was very filling and delicious. However they did put way too much cheese on top and after a while it become too much. I would order the hash mash again, minus the cheese.\n\nMy husband ordered pancakes with a side of bacon. The pancakes were big and fluffy and the bacon was thick and tasty, not fatty and floppy.\n\nI looked at the other items on the menu and everything else sounds great. Lots of deli sandwiches, soups and their desserts look very yummy.\nI plan to check them out for lunch or dinner sometime as well as coming back for breakfast.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Oq5CYkB4dQE_wmPgHu51bg", "review_id": "s7XJdtzYc6TdB5NN-hi76Q", "text": "Ate here kind of randomly on New Year's Day, and it was pretty great!  I was looking for a hangover solution and the food here really hit the spot.  Great selection of breakfast items and friendly service.  The southern scramble that I had was delish.  The coffee flowed as readily as the wine had on the previous evening, so I walked out of Scott's ready to face the new year (right after the nap that I planned).  Also, sitting outside was some of the most interesting people watching I had experienced in years.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "OpUXG69nP4YjlEZDlkdVcQ", "review_id": "xHR16LlXGB39UFwY_v2W_g", "text": "Very disappointing.  I was looking forward to a lox breakfast, but I don't eat farmed salmon.  So of course I had to ask if the lox was from farmed or wild salmon.  The server checked with the kitchen and it is farmed!  No lox for me.  I then asked about the chicken livers; \"are they organic?\"  I thought the waitress was going to burst out laughing but she quickly composed herself and just lightly shook her head.  Okay, I'm a fuss bucket, I just can't eat nitrates, hormones, preservatives, etc.  I ordered a bagel and wished I had just gone to TJ and picked up some wild Alaskan lox, organic eggs, organic bread, organic butter and I would have gotten it all for the price of their lox & eggs breakfast plate with plenty of quality food stuffs for 4 other meals.  I think this place is past it's due date, old school, no growth and just getting by on low grade food stock and laughing all the way to the bank.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "-VAF4FC-WKd39_t_RV8XdA", "review_id": "pXKwG9dJrT0rtfcu6xINCQ", "text": "Heard about this place, ran in to check it out and see what it's all about. \nRan into a former classmate of mine from back in culinary school. Small world...\n\nI sat myself for lunch, was immediately greeted and had my drink order taken. \nI had the hot pastrami on pumpernickel. It came with 2 homemade pickles cut in half and a small portion of coleslaw. Sandwich with side was $12. Not too bad considering it had probably 10oz of meat on it. \nVery good sandwich, and it rivaled Chompies. \nI look forward to eating their more often.. maybe for breakfast.. if I get  up that early..", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "55ecDCpJIXzTWjEzMQ11Vg", "review_id": "gvtkJbXrLx63Nz2c-2qJvg", "text": "Been here enough including several times since I started reviewing on yelp but have held back...today, I'm busting it out.\n\nI have a lifetime of eating in various Jewish deli's in Chicago, Florida and Arizona and Scott's is typical, not exceptional but certainly a restaurant where food is decent, portions are excessive and pricing is never a bargain.\n\nSo I have no particular gripes and I would recommend the place to others who are looking for good chicken noodle/matzah ball soup or a massive corned beef or pastrami sandwich. For this you cannot go wrong here.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "HY9qpAamqLXFoa7xMwNntg", "review_id": "bPOlnhvJXhQo3EDjrUYTCw", "text": "starve yourself all day, get really baked, and then go to scotts and order one of their giant, mouth watering, tender sandwhiches.\n\nthe sandwhiches are generously loaded with so many different kinds of meat choices you're bound to find something that meets your needs. i'm a big corned beef eater, so i choose the pastrami, corned beef, and turkey sandwhich. my friend ordered the philly cheese.  both were terrific. the fries were crisp and delicious. the coleslaw was some of the best i've had. i also picked up some rugelach in every flavor- so sweet, soft, and delicious - try the chocolate raspberry, you can't go wrong.\n\nwe were the only ones in there on a saturday afternoon which was a little weird but made for an easy going dining experience. the interior is reminiscent of many jewish delis back east, with seinfeld playing on the tv and pictures of the owner's family filling the walls.\n\ni'm a sandwhich whore and will definately be coming back for more.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LT3L8-tthzD0IakgXm81pw", "review_id": "6yKxfYEUzUdZE465srsFzg", "text": "I love family owned restaurants and will gladly try any place that isn't a franchise.  I was very surprised to go in on a Saturday morning and the place was bustling with activity and lots of diners, all of whom looked to be regulars and quite happy with their morning blintz or eggs.  I ordered a pumperdine bagel with lox, cream cheese and onions and it was top notch and piled high with lox.  Delicious.  Love the deli pickles, very authentic, not your normal over vinegared store brand.  \n\nI would love to go back soon, after seeing their list of smoked fish...I love a good deli with fish choices and I can't wait to also try a corned beef sandwich.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "WOP56MjyVO8GaOxKs8Cs6Q", "text": "I have to assume this is what a good Jewish deli and restaurant is all about.  The prices are reasonable and you get enough to fill you up. I almost always end up taking something home.  No \"the food was like poison and the portions were so small!\"  They have a menu with more of a selection than I would expect for being a smaller place.  You can always find the day's paper to read and they do have outside seating.  The service is pleasant, not the type you get in a chain place.  Maybe it doesn't have the ambiance of some places but it's homey and clean and I appreciate that.  They also have take out. Usually I take something home with me from the deli.\n\nI will deal with the craziness of the reversible lanes on 7th Street to go here!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PVIJ0S6sVxGYstpyWAUciw", "review_id": "2fnqJrCofmBAdhmV-CKdwA", "text": "Scott is here almost all the time. I've eaten at Scott's since they opened and have never been disappointed. Scott makes the best LEO (lox, eggs & onions) in Phoenix, has lox spread to die for, and is picky about his bagel supplier. I love the knishes and smoked fishes. He even remembers I don't eat meat. This is also my go-to place for a take-out brunch spread.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "WBGQsrJ4i8sD0E92jD43fw", "text": "What a great lunch!  I had the pastrami sandwich on rye and it was HUGE and perfect--- I've had pastrami sandwiches all over the state and I think Scott's is my favorite, second is Carnegie in NY.  \n\nI didn't order any sides but my lunch buddies did and the fries were good.  Fruit was so-so-- Scott's isn't really the fruit side kinda place.\n\nService was quick (which is great on a work day!), friendly and the place as busy but not overly crowded.   The deli cases looked really good on the way out too!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "_7el1cOgnfkNfmZKi277bQ", "review_id": "MoYVXLjrKw72J8v6Ki7nvQ", "text": "For the love of god and all that is holy this is a feast! So one of my fellow yelpers recommended Scott's and today I was searching for somewhere to eat. Hmmm I decided on Scott's after looking at the pics. I thought holy cow that looks fantastic! \n\nBeware objects are larger than they appear in the pictures! I ordered the Philly with fries. This samich was very good, the steak was tender and juicy the veggies grilled just right and the roll was perfection. I had to take away one star. Sorry Scott fans. The fries were under cooked. They are fat fries and need a little TLC mine were still very firm in the middle. \n\nThe portion is ginormous! I couldn't finish a 4th of it! This will be a splitter next time for sure! \n\nI will be back soon!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PhiZFPxJbWBSHJ_z5EKCpQ", "review_id": "OFHcH4KT3fULepq3Lu0LdQ", "text": "Dined here a few times for breakfast and lunch. Nothing to be too impressed by. The food is generally greasy, the tables dirty, and the service definitely lack-luster. \n\nThe only reason I went in the first place was because my friend bragged about how awesome the place was. I left unimpressed.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gmNM8_mbR1uBRwbFfi4syQ", "review_id": "ER3eYLPUo7Yiq1KrzAZH1w", "text": "if i have errands in the neighborhood i always stop at scott's. a rueben or new yorker always makes me happy. since they expanded the dining room it is much easier to score a table, too.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "VJIwFsZ7-udXymDm2inE0Q", "review_id": "icBv_APEKD9SXmSMia0adA", "text": "i will never go back to don and charlies just for the chopped liver. \n\nscott's generation (did not got a five star cause the name sounds like a gym in the late 80s where all the  bullies from middle school work out at) has some kick ass cl\n\nthis chopped liver just put its knees on don and charlies' chopped liver's shoulders and then let its spit hang and then instead of sucking the spit back up just let it hang there for days.\n\nthe scottswich was tasty mctasterson too", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wt6585C8WtScTX-bqq84hw", "review_id": "uIoYDzHh3l4RP64qj4nRKA", "text": "My turkey club sandwich was bigger than my mouth. I'm still not sure how I was able to eat it, but I did and it filled me up for the rest of the day. My fiancee ordered a side of gravy for our fries, da-licious. This place is jumping at lunch time and the menu is just as big as the sandwiches are.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "YzNZNgpOy9tthDnczS_ajg", "review_id": "mJZ8i5LWHqg206GMtIKUpw", "text": "I'm going to do something I've never done before with this review. I'm going to actually review while eating the food for the very first time. That's right, I just got home from Scott's Generation after waking up on a girlfriend's couch with a brutal hangover and a huge craving for matzo ball soup and chopped liver. I picked up a to-go order, and they're sitting in front of me right now, eagerly awaiting my noshing session.\n\nRight now, Scott's Generation is happily sitting at 5 stars. The employee handling my to-go order was awesome and seemed amused at my hangover remedy. Despite the fact that I love challah like a brother and could eat chopped liver for breakfast lunch and dinner, my parents insist I am not of Jewish heritage. However, there's never been an official paternity test, so I'm still holding out hope. On to the food!\n\nThe soup is fantastic! Lots of chunky veggies and chicken in a very tasty broth. The matzo balls are large with good texture. I would prefer a bit more seasoning, but I won't deduct a star because for all I know I'm just an Italian schmuck who doesn't know what a true matzo ball should taste like. But yeah, seasoning is good.\n\nOpening my bagel chips and...wtf? Is that a cinnamon raisin bagel chip! Sorry, deducting a star. Bagel chips are for soups and spreads. I don't care who you are, nobody wants a raisin in their soup. Throw them out!  Eating the chopped liver and....giving the star back! It's delicious and I haven't even mixed in any onion!  I don't think I realized how dense a half pound of chopped liver would be, I kind of wish I would have got some rye for a sandwich. Sorry, internal monologue creeping into review, I'll stop that now.\n\nFive stars for my first ever present-tense review! I can't wait to go back to Scott's to try the rest of their (very large) menu! Though for this trip, I'm glad I got out when I did. I was half drunk and the rainbow cookies were calling my name. I'll sober up first next time.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "G0MBj4MVjCWAyI1mRT-y3A", "text": "Missing my old haunt, Canter's Deli in L.A., I first tried Schlocky's & for me, it just didn't come close.  Then someone suggested that I give this place a shot, so I dropped in for lunch today, landed in a comfortable booth, & knew it was the real thing as soon as I started browsing their extensive menu.  Everything was there!  I ordered a bowl Kreplach Soup & a Corned Beef on Rye from my lovely old New Yorky waitress & it was 5-Stars all the way from then on.\n\nIn a little while my soup arrived, piping hot, & in big metal bowl on a big china plate, & it was TERRIFIC!  That plus a bagel would have been plenty for lunch, but then my HUGE sandwich arrived.  The corned beef was very lean & tender, & came with 3 Kosher Dill spears & a little cup of excellent cole slaw.  Even though I'm a big eater, I had to bring half of the sandwich home & have it for dinner with a glass of  Manischewitz , & even then, my cat had to help me.  (He doesn't drink, but he loved the corned beef!)\n\nScott's is a little expensive, but not for a genuine Jewish style deli serving terrific food in these portions.  Corned Beef Sandwich $9.95, Bowl of Kreplach Soup $6.70.  (Half a sandwich & a cup of soup for $10.25 would have been plenty.)\n\nBottom line:  Love it!  Love it!  Love it!  ...Next time, I'll go in the morning & put their Ham & Eggs breakfast up against Black Bear's at the same price, & compare.  (I don't know what they're doing having HAM here, but I'm already confident that it will be great!)", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8UPHl27DvikJzTh61qjHVQ", "review_id": "lLOp4MZCgEqAuze-Xk6icA", "text": "These 4 stars are based on the tasty food at Scott's. I enjoyed the latkes, 3 huge potato cakes served with applesauce and sour cream. Hubby ordered ham steak and eggs, accompanied by a side of home fries and almost cleaned his plate (ham steak was huge!). The booths were large and cozy; decor was very home diner style comfortable. Unfortunately the service was so so. Our food arrived fast but our waitress looked annoyed at having to serve us. We showed up at 3:20 Sunday when they close at 4:00, so maybe we arrived to close to day's end?  We will visit again soon and see how it goes because the latkes are already calling me back....", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "68WiOF02xISzb9Q6VLQRkA", "review_id": "HXhmv_9SS_kv6T5fG39xEg", "text": "Great breakfast and lunch options.  I appreciate having a quality deli here in the central phoenix area.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MT0wfNyPktJEsCETGv7IdA", "review_id": "ZMD2PLgsdDWMOkdthrd9XQ", "text": "Had lunch here on a recent Saturday.  The pastrami was ok, but it was tough and sliced too thickly.  Coleslaw is good, and the pickles were just starting to get sour.\n\nThe fries were great, but not enough to make up for lackluster pastrami.\n\nI would go back, but with low expectations.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 12, "useful": 16, "cool": 17}, "user_id": "du6KeE54IFbPiXpU3LOd1g", "review_id": "-OZMxnEv_3cKhKUiARH8gQ", "text": "Christmas really isn't my holiday...it's more for the Beautiful Carin, and I try my very best to play along and do what I should to make the holiday \"joyful\"...not my strong suit:)\n\nThis Christmas is no different than 30 or 40 others that preceded it...it's the end of the year and that always bring its own peculiar brand of \"troubles\".\n\nToday, I had to visit with one of my attorney's (I know, pathetic)...some trouble with some partners in a business relationship and I am trying to figure out what the best course of action is...this attorney is my Doberman...he will chase people to the bowels of hell and bring them back screaming to be returned to Satan's loving grasp...if the compensation is right:)\n\nI don't Yelp him, because frankly, he scares me...a little bit:)\n\nI was bemoaning the holiday season to him during our session today (believe it or not our \"chit chat\" is quite brief at $425 per hour), and his legal advice was that I \"sack up\" and get over it:)\n\nTo reinforce that, he took me to lunch (I must look like I'm going to be a gold mine to him!) at Scott's Generations:)\n\nThat did indeed put a smile on my face and prepared me adequately for my next meeting this afternoon.\n\nI love deli...I get to NYC 2-3 times a year, and consequently I don't think very much of the deli's here in town...overpriced, under-sized...less than we should expect:(\n\nEven Goldman's, who's been good for several years, has fallen sharply over the past year.\n\nScott's could change my perception of the deli landscape in PHX.\n\nI had a hot corned beef on rye that was as tasty as anything I've found in Phoenix...and it was huge...a restricted flight softball of hot, moist corned beef, between two thick slices of rye (from Karshes, next door, with plenty of caraway seeds:)\n\nFour salt brine pickle spears, and cole slaw, accompanied this behemoth:)\n\nI couldn't leave well enough alone and ordered a side of crinkle cut fries to \"make the season bright\":)\n\n$11.00 US money for the whole deal (no extra charge for \"extra lean\":)\n\nEverything was well made, tasty and nicely presented by the sweet ladies that serve the all the customers...I mean 20-25% tip service by these sweethearts:)\n\nI waddled out, with my mood adjusted back to \"non-grinchy\" (I'm sure this lunch will appear on the bill from my attorney, at some point...I just choose not to think about it right now:)\n\nI didn't even have room for a Black and White cookie from Karshes, after lunch...that's packing in the corned beef!\n\nWhile Scott's Generations is not, strictly (or even un-strictly) speaking \"kosher\", it is definitely in  the traditional \"New York Style\":)\n\nNo, I would not claim it's as good as anything in Manhattan...but I gotta tell you, it's as good as a lot of neighborhood deli's in Manhattan...and easily the best of breed for PHX.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 12, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "xI9hc5KFdcWL7ekx3Hnpyg", "text": "How did I not know this existed?  It's within walking distance from home!\nWent with Chrissy P for a New Year's Day brunch.  It's so freaking hard to find a good NY-style deli up in here!\nGot there before her, so I grabbed a take-out menu.  Holy lox, Batman (I usually say \"Holy frijoles, but it's a Jewish deli, get it??) the menu is HUGE!\nThey have a full breakfast menu with omelets, Jewish staples like lox, blintzes and matzo brie.  There are huevos rancheros, skillet dishes to round out the breakfasts.\nMany different smoked fish dishes, too.  \nI had the egg salad sandwich on wheat bread.  *Real* wheat bread.  Though I think the egg salad was missing something, it was still delicious.  Also got a side of fries.  They were homemade crinkle-cut, with the skins still on them!  I love fries with the skin still there.  \nService was ultra-friendly and we never had to ask for a refill on our drinks.\nI will definitely be back.  It will take forever to get through the menu, even for a pescatarian like me.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sYe1DZYWnAHVfEzWlLkaAw", "review_id": "tDI8yR8OjE3C-T8qnvwDuQ", "text": "Scotts is what you expect when you say Jewish Deli.  The corned beef hash is crispy on the outside, with green peppers and onions mixed in.  All of the portions are large to say the least.  The first time we went was for breakfast, but after seeing a corned beef sandwich go by, I changed my order!  Bacon that tastes like bacon, eggs cooked the way you ask for them, and lots of personality in the staff and owner.  Jan is a hoot, and Scott is always behind the counter to add color.  Not fancy, and you will have to Fabreeze when you get home, but a great meal that a chain will never match.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7brf9WC0Gr_7bUBXEHs9FA", "review_id": "oK1ad1sJYsn9IW0EepTZiA", "text": "I have to say that Scott's is simply the real thing as far as Jewish style deli's in Phoenix.  I ordered the corn beef and matza ball soup.  It was quite delicious.  The atmosphere is one of a deli with both intimate and group seating available.\n\nThe service is excellent with an extensive menu.  \n\nEnjoy........", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "lPaYMDmJbAnv_3pmZH_inw", "review_id": "o-Qf6BfVa_S4I9MpyuJGxw", "text": "I get into these wild food moods where Ill wake up and have a craving for something, its usually pretty specific, this particular morning it was corned beef. Sounds crazy but once I get it in my head I wont be satisfied until I give into my cravings. I wasn't hungry though for just any corned beef, it had to be Boar's Head brand, aside from a few grocery stores the only place you can get Boar's Head is a good delicatessen. I knew just where to go, Scott's!\n\nSituated between an Ace Hardware and a Basha's, this seems hardly the spot for a tasty sandwich. Let me tell you, they serve up massive tasty sandwiches with thick piled meat on your choice of bread and they have choices. Feeling helpless and at complete mercy to my urges I ordered Scott's Perfect Reuben-Reuben ($11.50). So tall you cant get your mouth around it, its stuffed with corned beef, swiss cheese and sauerkraut then grilled to a crispy buttery goodness.\n\nWhen the server set my sandwich in front of me my eyes widened, it was a thing of beauty and desire. As I managed my sandwich for the first bite, I felt the wafts of hot corned beef beckoning, eat me, eat me. Enjoying bite after satisfying bite, my morning craving was quickly becoming fulfilled like an ancient prophecy. Ordering a side of Russian dressing to dunk my fries into may sound slightly odd but after one dip I think you'll agree, its perfectly natural.\n\nFor the health conscious who are rolling their eyes at my delicious choices, Scott's does offer lighter fare such as salads, soup and half sandwiches. However, I for one don't go to Scott's to eat light, I go to Scott's eat well.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZoiKCnVfSQOAGvRIg_Ykaw", "review_id": "1FPIaT3GEFq_YdquC-s1dQ", "text": "He-uge piles of corned beef on tasty pumpernickel or rye breads.  I had the lox platter with bagel, cream cheese, capers, onions and tomato.  The other 11 people - one had the whitefish platter (huge and tasty), spinach knish (yum), tongue and pastrami omlette (hmmm didn't try that), and many more items at the other end of the table.  No complaints from even the pickiest eaters.  Love the new pickles!  The remodel is great too.  The extra room makes a nice space for groups.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "vsXP832M0kOxKpfduD7dWw", "review_id": "UH-EU493CJIyRYcTdQTyEA", "text": "I am recently recovered from a cold. It started in my head and has moved to my chest. While the cough has held on, I credit Scott's Generations (and Nyquil) for the bulk of my speedy recovery!\n\nThere's nothing like a flavorful broth and your choice of noodle, rice, matzo ball, or (my choice) kreplach for a miracle cure. A full quart'll set you back around $8. \n\nEven better: you don't have to be sick to enjoy this place. \n\nI also like Scott's for breakfast. Excellent corned beef hash. Plus, the whole diner feel and a good, chewy bagel has the potential to transport you to parts East.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "VJIwFsZ7-udXymDm2inE0Q", "review_id": "w0YupjLNT0qRtp-kyJn_4Q", "text": "im not sure if this update is kosher but fuck it. i update for three reasons. \n\n1. brother just got back from visiting the mom in phoenix.  he went there with said mother based on my rec and loved it. his vivid descriptions of his pastrami, corned beef and chopped liver sandwich have been torturing me nightly since his return. \n\n2. no jewish deli in portland can touch this deli. memories of scotts + sad reality of portland deli scene= 5+ star upgrade.\n\n3. i'm quite sure the only reason i gave it four instead of five stars initially was because of the lame name. that was rude of me. yeah, so, it does have a lame ass name. maybe only 4 jewish mothers in the 80s named their kids scott- it's a pretty goyshe name and i dont get it. but judging on the name was shallow and superficial of me.\n\nalready looking into best practices regarding chopped liver delivery methods.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "pwpD3WNu1gsLfD5ev2ZRtA", "text": "If there was no other reason to go to Scott's, go for there bialy's and the take home.  I still have no idea what a real jewish deli should be but this has got to be close to it from what I've seen of it over the years. (Need to go to New York and try a few there to find out, I guess.)  Go early for the bialy's. or ask them to hold some for you.  They run out fast.  This place grows on you.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JZ5JLPR5S9N1N5kMzIGeKg", "review_id": "jP7GQyhShZBCJjKXQDWHlg", "text": "When it comes to being Jewish, I'm more ish than Jew... a fellow Heeb nearly dropped dead when I didn't know what a \"black & white\" was.  I can not-so-boldy tell you I have never had gefilte fish... and God-willing, I never will.  That being said, there are probably all sorts of layers to the onion that is Scott's Generations that I haven't peeled back.  And while I haven't embraced many Heeb traditions --- one thing I dig is the food.  And friends, Generations has the food.\n\nIf you're there during lunch, this place gets slammed.  There are roughly a bajillion types of sandwiches, some pastas, you name it.  I'm a half-sandwich and matzoh ball soup guy.\n\nOne thing: I can't get the feeling the service here is a little subpar.  Plenty of silver-haired, no-nonsense souls roam the dining room... and they're so nice (and old) that you'll feel guilty correcting them when they screw up.  We got a salad yesterday with no dressing and missing some key ingredients.  When we asked if dressing came on it, she said, \"Oh, you wanted dressing?  You didn't ask for any.\"\n\nI'm not one to rip on service -- I think this is the first I've mentioned it in any review -- but c'mon.  Are we being high maintenance for thinking dressing should come on salads?  Are we rabbits?\n\nOverall --- still the best Jewish deli in town and a great place to go when you need a little deli in your belly.   Calorie counters need not apply.\n\nBubbie would be proud.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "KcI2VGSvRhLAmw6vZrc8WQ", "review_id": "Vj8rjW0luMYHIG388h3-uQ", "text": "I think it's hilarious that the only person who gave this place 1 star is some schmuck who was upset that the chicken livers weren't organic.  What do you expect?  Unlike lady Alaska, I am thankful that all of Scott's product comes directly from Brooklyn.  I really think that is the story behind this Deli's 21 years of success.  \n\nWhy have I never heard of this deli in the years I have lived here.  We went in on Good Friday and there wasn't a soul in the store.  We ate a full meal and still no one came in.  The wait staff and owner seemed relieved.  I think this place does amazing business during the day.  Not to mention, the lovely waitress told us stories of how she took 3 parties the other night.\n\nThe food here is amazing.  My wife and I shared the smoked fish platter (which is $10 less than chompies and almost twice the size) My dad had the liver and onions which to him is food for the soul.  I tried his and it was really good.  I can't wait to go back there again this week.  The prices are right, the portions are amazing and the quality is above standard for a Phoenix deli.  This place blows Chompies out of the water.\n\nI am so thankful we get a slice of New York right here in Phoenix.  I wasn't a big fan of the mish mosh soup.  I'd stay away from it.  But everything else makes up for it.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "4UUIpbOTPmu43wuC2aSGkg", "review_id": "VFVYYw7c13CmoUIseHXlTQ", "text": "How have I not sang Scott's praises yet? Well, here I go! \n\nDo you want a place for a good, solid, stick to your ribs breakfast without being too frou frou? Scott's is the joint! It's a Jewish deli in the middle of my neighborhood! I was so surprised that I hadn't noticed it before! Chrissy P invited me to join her for breakfast one morning and I was just blown away! On my first visit, I had the eggs Benedict. My only complaint was that my eggs were a tad overcooked, (not runny) and I wished for more hollandaise sauce. \n\nFor my second visit, I brought my little sis and her BFF and we chowed! I had the Hash Mash and we shared an order of the french toast. I don't know why I challenged myself to my own personal \"how much breakfast can you stuff into your stomach\" contest, but I think I won. Everything was so good! There was nothing to complain about. \n\nI wish I could go to Scott's every day for a hearty breakfast! The dishes are simple, the service is straight forward, and I have NEVER walked away hungry. I will return very, very soon!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kJyR4gT1pfCcNjEY9-YMoQ", "review_id": "Z_92Rsr5E6nYFtQHIFeDKQ", "text": "found this place via yelp....thank u yelpers having to take the wife to the airport it was a quick hop/skip/jump to scotts had the new yorker sandwich piled high w/meat on a great rye bread and fabu fries all heart clogging ingredients and well worth an early death", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kJyR4gT1pfCcNjEY9-YMoQ", "review_id": "FW3P--5Y8omIbuV09U-ptQ", "text": "well i stick to 4 stars for lunch all though that was my 1st time but the wife and i went for  breakfast last sunday morn. after the traditional being ignored for the first 8 minutes( BECAUSE WERE A NEW YORK STYLED DELI AND THATS THE WAY THEY DO IT IN NEW YORK) we sat down at a nice sized comfy booth our server a very nice older gal came and took our order cornbeef hash/breakfast burrito for the wife the cbh was fair (black bear diner has better and thats sad) burrito ok not great . there was 1 employ maybe a owner behind the counter defenitly from ny.........who cares .....sneezing, blowing his nose and then continuing to make the deli tray he was working on w/out washin his hands oh and then rubbing his nose with his finger as well lucky our meals were coming out of the kitchen and not from the front of the house where the 45 yo child does'nt know he needs to wash his hands when he blows his nose and is working w/food", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "br7jwXG7TaWC1-vrZxResg", "review_id": "HMU7twJ9oreIKWtp1hW6hA", "text": "I don't really know where to start with Scott's Generation. I come from the Northeast... when it comes to authentic Jewish delis, it's the land of plenty. In Arizona, I'm lucky to find a deli that even has actually edible corned beef on rye. Scott's Generation offers very good pseudo-Jewish food, but for being \"unofficial\" in my mind, it's pretty good.\n\nScott's has all the staples of an East Coast Jewish deli:\n\n1. Dr. Browns soda\n2. Matzaball Soup\n3. A \"special\" (cole slaw and russian dressing on X sandwich)\n4. Wise chips\n\nUnfortunately when going to Scott's, I felt like the only Jew in a few mile radius. This was highlighted even more when I asked for Challah french toast. The waitress responded with just \"huh?\"... As I looked down on the menu, I realized their challah french toast is actually \"Kelly's American Toast\" with challah french toast written in small font underneath. Looking further on the menu, I was happy to see that they have an option to get kreplach in your soup... but upon further inspection, next to kreplach it says \"wonton\" in parentheses...\n\n*rustling sound*\n\nThat sound you just heard (read) was my great grandparents rolling over in their graves. That's like going to an Italian restaurant in Israel, ordering spaghetti and marinara, and in parentheses seeing \"egg noodles and ketchup\" (at least to me).\n\nAnyway... food wise, I give Scott's Generation a solid 3.5 stars. The service was also a solid 3.5. I give Scott's a 2 on the Jewish deli scale. In the end, Scott's gets an A-OK 3 stars, and I plan to go back one day.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 11, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "tlSSQwfHYJany7wPoTH46A", "review_id": "om0BXW9JObT0D_AqSiMsjA", "text": "Scott's Generations is hands down the best east coast-style deli in the valley, particularly for breakfast. It's just as cheap as Denny's down the street and about ten times more satisfying and wholesome. \n\nTheir baked goods and bagels are crisp, chewy perfection. No perpetrating steam oven biscuit bagels here like Breuggers or Einsteins.  And there's plenty of cream cheese options to schmear to your heart's content. \n\nI'm usually a pretty flexible diner, rotating through a menu to try new things, but here I get one thing and one thing only every time. Brandi's Breakfast Special for only four bucks: two eggs over easy, home fries and a garlic bagel with chive cream cheese.\n\nI guarantee that meal will sink like a satisfying rock to the bottom of your stomach and keep you full for hours. With coffee and tip the whole thing will set you back about eight bucks.\n\nEnjoy the surly granny wait staff that'll call you doll or sugar, and treat yourself to a black and white cookie on the way out. Trust me.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "922TKMD60Oor4uHsPjL5Hg", "review_id": "4tc2spK4zoZhUvshyv2uHQ", "text": "I had the pleasure of eating lunch here today and it did not disappoint! \n\nWe split \"The New Yorker\", a delicious and very large corned beef and pastrami sandwich. The meat melted in your mouth and had the perfect amount of flavor between the meat, Russian dressing and creamy cole slaw. \n\nThe french fries weren't the best and the sandwich is rather pricey but overall I give this place four stars. I am looking forward to a return trip very soon!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lHZsCZ4KZsxeiixQ1lBxLA", "review_id": "K2bR1B3dJoDdhKmE3Iu0xw", "text": "We had breakfast here today and it was very good.  We had the Lox and bagel plate which had a generous portion of Nova Lox and plenty of condiments.  we also had the Greek Omelet which was very tasty and had a nice proprotion of veggies to eggs.\n\nService is attentive and friendly - a nice find", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "--65q1FpAL_UQtVZ2PTGew", "review_id": "wc6ADPXAN7j2PFS4kJv7kQ", "text": "I am so happy that I found this place! I've always been into the deli scene, but had never heard of this place. Coincidentally, I had recently watched Man vs. Food and When Harry Met Sally, both of which were filmed (at one point in time) at Katz's in NYC. At this point something deep inside of me craved top-notch pastrami or corned beef. \n\nThe next thing I know I'm browsing stores in a strip and come across Scott's. I had a very tough time deciding but I went with the Reuben; not just any Reuben though, but a combination with pastrami and corned beef. I truly feel that I could not have made a better choice for my first visit because it was one epic Reuben. It was unbelievably rich and juicy. The meats worked extremely well together, especially when accompanied by the Russian dressing. Combined with fries, pickles and slaw, this was a meal fit for a Jewish king (oh, and the server was great; really relaxed and accommodating)!\n\nSince reading reviews here on Yelp, I'll probably come visit again the next time I'm awake on the weekend early enough for breakfast. My first experience here was pretty astounding compared to most places; I even got free bagels on the way out the door! Go to this place and enjoy it!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BiDA7uVJ5igMCsp4ZfpCpQ", "review_id": "m29PWz5m2M9h1U5XnpqTFA", "text": "I'm surprised how well this deli is reviewed... I've given it about 5 chances now.  It always looks promising, and is right next door to the Jewish bakery which I love.  Unfortunately, I've been pretty let down each time I've tried to grab some good food from Scott's.\n\nThe service is terrible, at least for take-out.  They take their time and acknowledge you if they feel like it.  I don't know about dine-in service, but you can tell having a smile would get a waitress fired.\n\nAs for the food... potato knishs looked outstanding, tasted like something you could buy frozen.  Bagels were okay but I had the bar raised.  Scallion cream cheese left a lot to be desired, which is sad because I consider a good everything bagel with scallion cream cheese to be the ultimate new york breakfast treat (after a good egg sandwich, of course).  Damn, the egg sandwich was awful that one time... did they get their bacon from Wendy's?\n\nStill looking for a good NY deli, so feel free to pass one on!  Wish it could have been Scott's.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wcOqMTV92kxOornA42KyoA", "review_id": "8hRAcOy92FF2IGL3MFBA2Q", "text": "Original review: 24AUG2010:\nLove Scott's!!! Just had the corned beef hash after my root canal...Still enjoyed it chewing on the left side...Been coming to Scott's for years!!!  Never leave hungry!!! From breakfast to lunch, the soups are fabulous and the sandwiches you can feed 2-3 people!!!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kyTt_tIXiUU9FKPn2Bpxvg", "review_id": "y97MomTHGZGZqfcyylMzdA", "text": "Best Breakfast Place Ever!  We wish we lived in Phoenix.  Doesn't look like much when you walk in but boy-oh-boy, we loved it!!  \n\nGot to check it out.  We can't wait to come back to Pheonix.  My hubby is still raving about it, 6 months later.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z3qVl-1JgYnAe4py6VC5ug", "review_id": "nLkH1JCHsSFrnQfJj5ybGg", "text": "To be honest, their foods taste really good and the waiter are nice, but the big guy at front door cashier is not very nice and had no patient to the first time visitor!\n\nSo I give them 3 stars! I can tolerate bad foods once or twice, but I can't tolerate bad customer service!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GhCA6N7sRYZHBr5QKAcCWg", "review_id": "jGVaI-BTKNG5kcKqsHog-w", "text": "I'm sorry. On a few levels. Needed a breakfast place in the area yesterday and went with Yelp. This is the first time I've been disappointed. with Yelp consensus reviews. \n\nI love Jewish delis and have learned to \"settle\" in Phoenix. \n\nBut I'll never settle for Eggs Benedict on a bagel with a slice of Kraft American Process Cheeselike Food Product between the deli ham and the poached egg.  Don't offer something if all you're going to do is mortally insult it's memory!\n\nThe coffee at least is the swill I grew up with B.S. [Before Starbucks} - just like I remember in Jewish delis and everywhere for that matter - but that's another rant altogether. \n\nMeh-be the lox is good. Meh-be the good corned beef is piled sky high. I'll probably never find out.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "S1POt_uclIphmHyQhjC94g", "text": "Wow, I can't believe it's been over a year since I was last here at Scott's!  I got together with Robyn N., Norm R., & Mike C. for an UYE there today, & I'm happy to report that the place still \"has it\"!  \n\nThis time I enjoyed a combo that came with a (big!) half Pastrami Sandwich, a Kosher Pickle spear, a little cup of cole slaw, & a cup of soup.  I upgraded to a BOWL of their great Kreplach Soup.  The service was friendly, the food was great, & I still love Scott's Generations!     :-))\n\nHalf Pastrami Sandwich, bowl of Kreplach Soup, Cole Slaw, pickle spear, bagel chips:  $11.95", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ohRev2g3tvXpV3gBnhC-og", "review_id": "FsLL95w3NcBWaKCIhEZDew", "text": "I had lunch here with Rand H ,Norm R and Robyn N a small UYE. This was my first trip to Scotts Generations and i found it to be an authentic Jewish deli. I had a bowl (more like a pot) of kreplach soup and a corned beef sandwich that came with pickle spears and coleslaw. The lunch was very good and the soup was amazing. I would and will return to Scotts.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "jx104chvz7NbkVytXldUGg", "review_id": "cJ-cWGs2OKeqckdfzQkTtA", "text": "I had lunch here last week with Rand H, Mike C and Norm R after wanting to try this place since I moved to AZ a year and a half ago.  I've been missing my favorite Chicago deli and have been craving some good Jew food and I finally found it!  \n\nFor lunch I had a brisket sandwich on an onion roll with a side of kishke with gravy. It was excellent!  The beef was tender, flavorful and not dry, and the kishke was sliced,browned and skinless.  This is what I've been waiting for.  \n\nWhile at our table we had a great view of the deli cases and menu boards and I knew I would have to order some food to go for my Mom and for me.  I ordered the Mish mosh soup and that was just okay - the matzo ball was grainy, the kreplach was mostly dough and there was only one of each and no kasha like I'm used to when I order this soup back home.  The chopped liver was good, my Mom and her husband liked it a lot, but I think Don and Charlie's has the best chopped liver in the Phoenix area.  The best thing I brought home was the belly lox!  If I'm going to eat lox, it's going to be the real thing and taste like lox - not the tasteless nova lox that's served to the masses.  It was wonderful and salty and full of flavor and I have enough left for a sandwich tomorrow morning :)\n\nOverall this is the closes to a real Jewish Deli I've been to here in AZ - and I will for sure be back and try the corned beef/pastrami and potato pancakes next time!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 8, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "m7vtKWpZ9wdEQ95wJxrMrg", "review_id": "mnWvCbydO9YGpZuisKCRqw", "text": "I think this can give the Jewish delis of NYC a run for their money. The place itself is clean and spacious, and the comfortable booths were just right for the mini-UYE with Rand H., Mike C., and Robyn N. I ordered a half pastrami sandwich and a bowl of kreplach soup; these came with sides of coleslaw and pickle spears. A plate of bagel chips was also served with the soup. The pastrami sandwich was superb and overstuffed like it should be; really tasty - I thought I should have ordered a whole sandwich instead of a half. The kreplach was good; tasty and hearty, and a bowl could have been a meal. I really have to come back here to try other stuff, such as belly lox ... but return visits won't be too frequent for me, only because the food is quite pricey. The half sandwich, bowl of soup, and coffee cost close to 15 bucks.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gTlxTeciezyaR9jzH1AAxA", "review_id": "sWDBMD8KcKXA81RLnvh9Zg", "text": "Well this was my second time eating over at Scotts and I thought maybe a second try would have made it better...especially since I went to go buy a gift card for my boss who loves the place.\n\nI ordered the Scottwich which is a huge sandwich piled high with pastrami, swiss cheese, grilled onions and generously served with side fries, pickles and coleslaw. My sandwich was simply Perfection! (about 13.50 after tax)\n\nUnfortunately the service is not....hence the 3 stars.\n\nWhen I called in Tony (The big guy in the front-I think thats his name) placed me on hold for 3 minutes, I thought they must have been really slammed, but when I went for pick up they were fairly busy but not packed. He had no patience and no sense of customer service whatsoever! I asked to purchase a gift card and he said they didn't have any, I then asked for a certificate of some sort and he said that he could make me one but threw a large fit because he had to... Then I proceeded to ask for a pound of cookies and he shouted \"como chingas\" which is not something very nice to say to a person (Those who are bilingual in Spanish know what im talking about). He became extremely stressed at having to write out a certificate and have phone calls and waitresses coming up to cash out the checks. He got even more upset and walked away! I apologized and said that I would just purchase one of the pre-packaged cookies that were on display... $50 dollars later I received my cookies, my to-go order and my $25 gift certificate. \n\nThe food is awesome-definitely worth the price, but be prepared for the mediocre service!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7zDqr2I0-xpw9HF5Ha54cA", "review_id": "1pCizMa9QEOhEVP8_nkssQ", "text": "What a hidden gem!! I've been here several times already since finding it when I arrived too early for Karsh's bakery and I love it every time. I can never finish everything I order and the wait staff is always as friendly and fun as can be. The cherry blintzes are the bomb and there is plenty of room for large crowds. Additionally they open early, which is nice for me as I am more of an early bird than most. \n\nThe black and white cookies that are filled with frosting are a glutton's dream. If that's not up your alley, ask for a male or female brownie. Hint: the male brownies have nuts!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eVq6OT3R-nRnZDfmtX9aOQ", "review_id": "3byyUo28Ob_Yqkjg7zRK7Q", "text": "While searching for a place open for New Year's Day during the late morning/early afternoon, we discovered that Scott's Generations was serving people still and decided to stop by.  A couple other times we have tried to go it has unfortunately been closed, but lucked out yesterday.\n\nThe location is a little hidden in the corner and unless you were looking for it, probably would just drive on by.  I ordered breakfast and my friend had a sandwich.  The mix of people in the establishment varied a lot in age group and the decor is quite eclectic.  I have been in search for a good Jewish deli place since I have left Chicago and have yet to find one to replace my favorite still back at home, but for now, this will suffice.\n\nThe portions of my corned beef hash were very generous, but the eggs were a little overdone.  My friend's club sandwich on sourdough was gigantic and was served with a decent sized pickle and plenty of home fries.  The fries themselves were a little bland and could've used seasoning, but I suppose that's what the salt, pepper, and/or ketchup on the table is for.  The sandwich itself he said was good, but nothing special.  \n\nI will have to go back and try some of their other fare, but have tried the soups and corned beef in the past.  The soups are okay - I've tried the matzo ball and kreplach.  The stock could use a bit more depth instead of mere salt, but the corned beef is delicious.  I have also picked up bagels and the nova lox is quite yummy.  \n\nIf you're in search for a place with standard Jewish deli fare, this may be the best you're going to find around here (at least from what I've read), but honestly I still miss the places in Chicago or New York a lot!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GYxSNn0BIb1PeDXfybVY3w", "review_id": "qb7Z3ImjgwEhdlGl632cUw", "text": "I just stumbled upon this place this Feb, I can't believe it's been here 20yrs, and I've never been. The place is kind of typical deli style, no frills kinda place. But the food is great! I been three times now, so far I've has locs and bagles twice (yep it's that good) I seen a lot of comments on the sandwiches, so that's my next order. \nGreat please for breakfast or lunch. \nSolid 4 stars!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 9, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "fYuX1PTENpzA7uMyFQzOsA", "review_id": "pblBx31sJw5CXf5jKugyLA", "text": "A Jewish girl walks into a (oh, wait, I am writing a restaurant review and not a J.A.P. joke)....\n\nWhen Scott's first opened many years ago, it was really good and had a lot more competition than it does now. In those days, there was Katz Deli, several Miracle Mile locations, Chompie's and a few other ill fated places (anyone remember Hollywood Deli?). I currently live in one of the best food meccas of the West Coast and can't get really good Jewish deli (Saul's is not great folks, and no, I have not tried Miller's yet). \n\nWhen Mom and Grandma picked me up from the airport, I had suggested we stop at Scott's to give them a try on the way to Sun City. None of us had been there in several years and I was really excited at a prospect for a delicious hot pastrami sandwich on rye. We got there, walked in and I noticed that the place itself looked a bit run down and dare I say, a little dirty? The owners are the same but the guy behind the counter who used to be friendly and Hamish just sat there like a schlub. We were directed to a table, and I immediately noticed how large their menu was. I ordered my sandwich sadly assuming that my regular hot pastrami would be (a) HOT and (b) on Karsh's rye since Karsh's is right next door. Neither was the case when my sandwich arrived and the pastrami was not delicious and I asked the waitress if I was mistakenly given the \"lean\" type of pastrami and she said I was not. Mom had a tongue sandwich and thought it was \"okay\" but she is not as picky (bitchy) as I am and Grandma had blintzes which did not look homemade but that of the frozen variety (I hope I am wrong here). Service was fair. Not warm and not quite the NY attitude that passes in these types of establishments.\n\nAfter our experience I will no longer suggest Scott's and will have them drive directly to Chompie's.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PHKe2H1tKwECKNSX4iTTMQ", "review_id": "JBJue1UbkzAMKT6s83JitQ", "text": "After 10yrs in the Valley, I finally found this Little hidden Gem. I honestly have to say its was the best Jewish deli I've been to. No more Subway when I'm craving a sandwich...Its close to the Biltmore area, which is a huge plus for me because its close to home. Just like any Deli its seat yourself type of place with a deli counter for your to-go orders. I luv this spot!!\n\nFood: 5 STARS\nI ordered the Pastrami on garlic bread. It had a huge portion of meat covered with Swiss chesse and grilled onions. It also came with homemade fry's and coleslaw. I was very impressed with the size of the meal. IT WAS AMAZING!!!!\n\nNot only do they serve sandwiches, but they had a huge menu from breakfast to entrees. Everything that passed by our table looked great.\n\nSERVICE: 5 STARS\nFrom the moment we walked in ..we were welcomed with a friendly greet...to the moment we were leaving they made sure everything was perfect.\n\nLocation: 5 STARS\ncentrally located in the valley in a nice shopping complex. Next to Ace Hardware.\n\nPRICE: 4 STARS\n $12.50 for Huge Pastrami Sandwich/ Fries/ coleslaw. It was a big portion, but just a tad pricey for lunch price. Take $2.50 off and it would of been a 5 too.\n\nI def will be back all the time with friends and family regardless your pricing... Thank you for the Great Lunch.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BflKR-n71IzZb65wzVBPwA", "review_id": "cU6xKak3R6I74nr3Ef9ckQ", "text": "We went to Scott's Generations on a sammich mission.  We want to find the best of the best sammiches, and we found some of them!\n\nI ordered the \"Mike's Jumbo Philly Cheesesteak\" which was really delicious.  Great flavor in the meat, veggies, and bread.  My only problem was it wasn't so jumbo.  It was normal, but honestly, I don't know if I could have finished it if it was jumbo.  \n\nThe side of fries was pretty tasty, perfectly done crinkles, a great compliment to the sammich.  \n\nI also tried my friend's \"The James Cagney\" (Brisket) and another friend's \"Scott's Perfect Reuben-Reuben\" (Which was half pastrami half corned beef).  \n\nBoth of those sammiches were also delicious.  Perfectly cooked meat, great bread, not much more you could ask for.\n\nOut of all three of the sandwiches \"The Scott's Perfect Reuben\" was probably the best.  So if you are having a hard time choosing, go with the Reuben (half / half).\n\nThis place is a little pricy for a sandwich, but it is well worth it.  I will definitely be back again!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e5YZvlSRknGmROE209SF3Q", "review_id": "avinSAKd2Qsqkw2U_3vLlw", "text": "The Lox platter is amazing! Great Jewish Deli. Has a bit of an old school feel to it.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "fKYP2YKR5yp_cNHPzBxxKw", "review_id": "Y_Igbx6oiyhpSyj4rXpo-g", "text": "This place is on the list.\n\nYou know, that list you keep of places you plan on coming back to, again and again? It might be purely mental or physical, but when someone within earshot says \"i'm in the mood for a Reuben\" that list springs into action.\n\nScott's Generations is at the top of that list, for sure.\n\nI've never ever had sandwiches, nay sammiches, quite like this. But, being from California I've never had the pleasure of an authentic Jewish Delicatessen either. Our table ordered a half-and-half Reuben, a jumbo philly cheese steak, and my order, the James Cagney: a beef brisket sammich on an onion roll with coleslaw and some amazing chunky fries on the side.\n\nMy mouth is watering purely from the memory... My friends and I each kept half of our respective orders, but cut the other halves in two so that everyone could get a taste of everything. The cheese steak wasn't bad, but I've had better. My brisket was GLORIOUS, and I savored every bite. I even got up to grab some mustard for accompaniment but it went unused since it was so perfect and juicy. I have to say though, that the quarter piece of the Reuben I tried was definitely my favorite thing on the table. AH! IT WAS SO GOOD!\n\nNot only can Scott's build a perfect sammich, they back it up with stellar service and great attitudes. It was a little pricey, but I also felt that for the price you got a TON of food! I'll be back soon. and again. and again and again, with friends.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fL35GHzclQauHyVr0sjREQ", "review_id": "hxQ83Ftl31QNnXx5s9vQEw", "text": "I have ascended to food heaven.  Dining at Scott's today was like a religious experience.  One that my waistline will pay for but so worth it.  This is hand's down my new favorite place for great deli sandwiches and bagels. No more will I buy my baked goods or luncheon meats at the grocery store.  \n\nDeciding what to get was tough, but I've had pastrami on the brain for days.  The New Yorker sandwich filled that craving and more.  Ridiculously high piles of pastrami and corned beef.  OMG!  I didn't know how I'd ever get my mouth around it, but somehow I did and the flavors and textures exploded on my tongue.  The sandwich arrived with spears of pickles, cole slaw and the cutest french fries.  There was no way I was finishing it all and I happily boxed up the remainder for a tasty breakfast tomorrow morning.\n\nWhile inside paying I perused the bakery case. Lovely Linzer cookies called my name loudly so I left with three!  The kid behind the counter offered to give me another for free but I thought about my waistline and graciously declined.\n\nI look forward to my next visit however now I retreat to my room for a happy Jewish Deli induced food coma.  Sweet dreams!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0BT613A1PBxuwxUzjEb6VQ", "review_id": "-LM4o8GO3U3alkNob-9L4A", "text": "Many times a 5 star review is written by me but usually only after a 2nd visit or more.  Scott's will be the exception!!  I went on the recommendation of physician who raved about it the whole time I was with her this afternoon.  She was spot-on with her review and nothing could have made me happier today!  \n\nUpon arriving, I let the woman behind the counter know it was my first time and I wanted to check the place out.  She offered me a menu and told me to take my time and parouse the extremely large menu before deciding.  \n\nThe menu was huge, to say the least!  A Chocolate Egg Creme started my afternoon off.  Excellent!!  After careful review, I decided on the Reuben Reuben.  A massive pile of corned beef between two pieces of rye and some wonderful sauerkraut all grilled to perfection.  The order came with 3 pickle spears, sweet and tangy cole slaw and some of the best crinkle-cut fries imaginable!!!  They were skin-on and thicker than most steak-cut fries, cooked to a dark color.  Yummy!!  \n\nMy waitress was Nancy, someone who seemed to have been there for years and was a delight to say the least!!  Attentive but not bothersome.  She was there when I needed her and no where to be seen when I did not.  Just the way it should be.\n\nBefore departing, I decided to get a 1/2 pound of Chopped Liver to take home for the evening.  Its got to be one of my favorites when made right.  This was no exception either.  Creamy, flavorful and just the perfect texture. \n\nWhen you have the chance, you have got to stop here!  The prices are on the higher end of the fair scale but for what you get, beyond well worth it.  This is an oasis in the desert that cannot be missed, especially for a transplanted easterner like myself!!  I am already planning my bext visit back!  Enjoy!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p9SApBpPzCYpf3hHhynwTg", "review_id": "a3YegkYpvQWAVrKzf4-ZGQ", "text": "Let me explain the 1 star ....\n\nI've been to Scott's a few times before ... LOVED IT! I've sat outside, ordered to go but never have I sat inside until last week.\n\nWas visiting with friends and we got a booth, placed our orders ... started to chit-chat and out of the corner of my eye, I see something on the wall. No! Couldn't be! Why yes, it was your friendly neighborhood roach! And he brought a friend! We gals stopped talking midstream, looking around to see if anyone else saw what we did. Why yes!! our server saw the two unwelcome guests as she was standing at the food delivery window. Guess what she did??! Nothing. Until we pointed them out and rapidly moved to another table.\n\nHonestly, we all were wigged out. Talk about an appetite lost! Too bad. I had totally enjoyed Scott's up until then. \n\nMost likely will not be back.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7zDqr2I0-xpw9HF5Ha54cA", "review_id": "wJXconuNyNaDt0xIrC8AjA", "text": "I wanted to post a review on the waitress we had for Smunch yesterday, Nancy, but it looks like I can only review a business so I'll just update this one.\n\nWhen I walked into Scott's this week and asked if I could make a reservation for a large group during Saturday brunch hours, they said no problem without any hesitation. When organizing Smunch every month, this is a lovely thing to hear. \n\nThe table was already set up and ready when I arrived and people started gathering shortly after. We wanted separate checks, though not all separate and Nancy didn't miss a beat. She was amazing. And hilarious. She joked with us the entire time and told us of her serious karaoke schedule.\n\nAt one point, someone at our table got up for a minute, and shortly after their food came out. Nancy just sat right down and pretended to eat it. And let us capture photographic evidence. \n\nI now will come back more frequently. And sit in Nancy's section every single time.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qRo9gHN5OiV1-peDuhCh-g", "review_id": "bO8JzlGIsQCNyLLr6NESXA", "text": "I love Scott's. Pure and simple. This place is a gem from top to bottom. I've been coming here for over a year and food and service is always fast, friendly, and delish. \n\nThe bagels are awesome- try the egg bagel. I used to come in every Thursday and eat a bagel, drink tons of coffee, and read the New Times. The waitresses were always very sweet to me and I felt right at home. I also love how they don't scrimp on the cream cheese.\n\nThe fiance and I usually have breakfast here and could easily share a plate because it is SO MUCH FOOD! The sandwiches look amazing (again... SO MUCH FOOD!) and the deserts look fantastic. \n\nTry the latkes and the breakfast sandwich with challa bread. It'll make you wanna holla! \n\n...See what I did there?", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "Rn6YhTCfNG_AZS-vyOsndg", "text": "I went to this place this morning with my family for early Father's day breakfast. Overall, it was fine. It wasn't the best food ever, but it was ok. The coffee was decent, the service was alright (dineresque) and the food was alright. I ordered the veggie skillet. It was a little bland, especially for as much stuff was in it. The prices were a bit high for what we got, but if you want a simple breakfast, this is a fine place to go.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "q-nx324yLFubcCnbAFbjtQ", "text": "It's been almost 8 months since I've said anything about Scott's here, so a little update is in order, eh?\n\nDropped back in here for the severaleth time (I've been listening to Sarah Palin!) for lunch today, joined by some of my great Yelp friends, Arllin B, Robyn N, & Mike C!  This time I ordered a big bowl of their terrific Kreplach Soup & an (also big) half a hot pastrami sandwich on rye.  Everything was great, just as it has been every time I have been here, & our server Jan was lovely!\n\nMy order was $11.95, & it's still a big 5 Stars for Scott's Generations!     :-))\n\nPS:  Crown China Super Buffet in this same center is good too!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kDd9xHsUOg_HYOvxkQcnXA", "review_id": "8mFHCHOT-9MkihwvaEs-Kw", "text": "Bottom line: Scott's has a matzo ball soup so good I can't imagine how anyone could ever hate the Jews. Best bagels in Phoenix, hands down. Take your Einstein's and shove it.\nScott's has an expansive menu that ranges across breakfast, traditional deli offerings, and a strong but semi random assortment of 'home cooking' type meals that your mom makes but you never see in restaurants. I haven't spent a lot of time in delis in New York, but Scott's reminds me of the \"New York deli\" I used to live around the corner from in Houston, down the street from the JCC - tasty, simple, and unapologetic, about anything. I love their soups, although their pastrami is not the best I've ever had. They have every flavor of Dr Brown's imaginable. The portions are huge - too huge, actually. I'm minuscule, so the prospect of a sandwich that is 3x what I can eat in one sitting is daunting to the point that I only go if I know I can take a box home. The service runs hot and cold, but I've never not gotten what I wanted the way I wanted it, and if the waitress isn't looking at me with vague disapproval, I feel like it's not an authentic New York experience.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "YLE6GoJ61fb0QBF7JTkaJg", "review_id": "4aneterk37PhC4YofHfrBg", "text": "Scott's Generations Restaurant & Deli is probably the best delicatessen in the Phoenix market!  They are conveniently located at North 7th Street and Missouri and a strip center with an Ace Hardware and Basha's.\n\nI met some Yelper's friends, Rand H., Robyn N., and Mike C. for a UYE some weeks ago here for lunch.  The restaurant is bigger than what it looks like from the outside.  It's a very clean place with plenty of celeb pics on walls from their prior visits to Scott's.  \n\nThe service was very good.  Our server was exceptional at keeping our drinks filled and serving.  \n\nI had a hot pastrami on rye with a side or potato salad and coleslaw.  The pastrami sandwich was HUGE and it rated a 7 on a 1-5 scale for taste!!  I bet it weighed over 1lb by it's self.  It was full of pastrami-goodness with a hint of dressing that tasted fantastic!  It was one of the best pastrami sandwiches I've had.  The potato salad was not the same \"rock star\" status with a somewhat bland taste and it was too runny.  The coleslaw was not bad but not great and it played a better accompaniment to the delicious pastrami sandwich which was the \"rock star\".  I topped it off with a huge glass of iced tea and I was full for two days afterwards :-)\n\nIf you're looking for a really good deli, this is the place!  I look forward to visiting Scott's Generations again soon and try their smoke white fish or belly lox.  I will probably take some pastrami to go ~ it's that good.  I hope to see you there!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sBXm7wsHKkrkcnyYRlZlzg", "review_id": "8rHRZItxs66RpUbS7cqmHA", "text": "Love the Matzo ball soup!!!  My daughter got the kids chicken tenders with FF and for a selective eater she loved every bite!  Next time I will bring Pastrami lovin hubby to score the deli meat selection.  I was tempted by the bakery items and knishes which I will also have to give a try so I will definitely be back!  Clean, with courteous prompt service is an added plus to the great food.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_p9EnnLQg6KDlIRU2fYEJA", "review_id": "2HciIaF_srY6ddaBuybmGQ", "text": "1st time at this place....Pretty average.  I got Matzoh Ball Soup. The matzoh ball was pretty small & pretty hard...it should be softer.  I also got a greek omelette...it was good, pretty average.  My partner got a Hot Pastromi Sandwich....The problem is, is that it wasn't hot!  He had to return it for a hot one. And, the amount of meat wasn't really a whole lot either...It gets worse....he got cole slaw for the side, and omg, it was served in a teeeny-tiny little plastic cup, about 1 inch in diameter...the kind of cup that is probably used for when you want extra sauce on something. Seriously now!...So, if he got fries instead, would the fries come in that same tiny cup??  oh brotther!  We are willing to give this place another try....so, another update will eventually follow.....", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vtESplowvwkxPa56wsxo4Q", "review_id": "q5_ScNtD_VrI-V92UM9BPw", "text": "OMG the best Reuben in Phoenix hands down!! Owner is very attentive and it's family owned. Great authentic deli, love it!!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gcyEUr4DXcbjnGRAWFtfAQ", "review_id": "0agMyOVqLAqwEPtn6K6CUQ", "text": "We were in the area, and i had heard great things about this place from my boy Nader A so I decided to check it out. I only got a few latkes, some pickles and a kinish but it was all very good. The place is a great little deli with great service and awesome food. The latkes were very good, as were the pickles. I didn't try the kinish, my wife daid it was good though. I need to go back and try some of the pastrami and other goodies. Great little place.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PuTmcfPDLNUAKo68LmdZOA", "review_id": "eV37qRjU8ZOdxp5goJIr0g", "text": "I love this place, we actually went twice this weekend!  \n\nThey have some veggie options on the menu which is nice, and they are happy to change anything around to make it vegetarian if you'd like.  The service is friendly and the prices are great.  \n\nThe meat eaters at my table said that the meats were fantastic and we all left very happy!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s8fJCSltyub39Q1dqzjb6g", "review_id": "PJRW7eyS6scwg3UkXzKKUg", "text": "I haven't experienced such friendly and good service in such a long time. Our waitress smiled at me and was up beat the whole time (I just don't see that genuine attitude any more) in addition to great service, the breakfast I had was delicious. I had their oatmeal and a side of seasoned fruit. The oatmeal was hearty and I love that my waitress brought me a whole dish of brown sugar (ohhh yee-a). The fruit was sub-par. I got two little pieces of pineapple, and the cantaloupe and honey-due were crunchy. But I'm not too concerned about it, I ate all the fruit and this place is a deli, not a fruit hut. I'm going to come again and branch out to something new - they had a lot of good things on their menu. \n\nLove this place!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i0A-c2yoHySmFhRV2sDR1g", "review_id": "lNDCojOEh0Pvqy3ALST1cw", "text": "I went here today to get chicken soup to cure the flu I picked up over the weekend. It was the best chicken noodle soup I have had in years, I loved it!  They had so many delicious looking things I want to try in the future, everything looked awesome. I could not resist buying a couple latkes, they were fresh, authentic, and excellent. I will definitely be back to try more things and leave and update!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i0A-c2yoHySmFhRV2sDR1g", "review_id": "OF-LX0SKQsu2AOLiGRClPQ", "text": "Went back today for breakfast and tried the corned beef hash, it was awesome. It was really great to get good home made corned beef hash.  My date tried the pancakes and said they were light, fluffy, and really delicious.  This has become one of my favorite breakfast places!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-KCR0e2Nyc7a7qvqnr9njQ", "review_id": "6HsF28I3HSpjvgoIuJScQQ", "text": "Setting right next to a kosher bakery you gotta try the deli next door!  Super Ruben and nice people!  Toss-up whether its better then Chompies but nonetheless it holds its own in a niche market in Phoenix!  Give it a try.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O9OWCZ3KteuKiEJ2zv3gmA", "review_id": "aKLkuszq6y9sTewbTyxLyw", "text": "We came here for breakfast for lunch. I am told my my lunch-going partner that the corned beef hash was very good (specifically better than Chompie's). The everything bialy and onion bagels we had were pretty good. The bagel was not as dense as a typical bagel. The home fries were strangely bland with some heat. The pricing was reasonable for breakfast. \nI will probably come back here to try other things like the cheese blitzes.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EPRsyblhYfDZW6FlCRrUbw", "review_id": "MY2-aRn0j1ncBS3iHEfWGA", "text": "I was really excited to see this place being from Detroit.  It's like a mom and pop back east!  The food was great!  Loved the food selections.  Waitress was a nice lady.  All the stuff behind the deli counter looked delish!  I will come back for bagels next time my work has an event.  They looked really good!  I had the pastrami, coleslaw and a pickle.  Sooo good!  Not super salty like cheap pastrami!  Go here!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6RrBD2Om_-8L4cmOKhs0jA", "review_id": "8450FmOcKD4Bul1EQPrNxA", "text": "I first started coming here in the early 90's. Used to come by once or twice a month for lunch.  The last time I was  here was some time in 2009.\nToday my wife and I were in the neighborhood and the sign caught my eye. I was excited to come in again. \"WAS\"\n\nBeautiful day so we decided to sit outside. Abouot 7 or 8 tables out on the patio. All were dirty, some still with plates on them. All had crumbs and small bits of food, most all had ashes on them. We picked the cleanest one and wiped it and cleaned it ourselves.  Waitress came and we both ordered good-rare roast beef. The kind we remebered from NY.\n\nMy kaiser roll was dry and crumbly-falling apart. Should have chosen the rye like my wife-can't beat it.  Went to put pepper on the sandwich and had to get a pepper shaker from another table that wasn't dirty. Found one after the fourth table.\n\nSorry Scott!  Used to LOVE coming here. Was very dissapointed. I'll probably come back, but no way I can get the wife back.\n\nGreat food, just need to \"clean up\" a little.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pSPEc4o21c5Aoy3htlHSWw", "review_id": "WHwGkb6b77RlSuKl3MJ_7g", "text": "I stopped by in search for a sub, and I've seen these guys deliver to the building where I work before. \n\nThe service was bad. The waitress was an older woman who didn't greet us, or ask how we were or anything, she walks up says \"what you want to drink?\" and then leaves. I didn't know what I wanted, so I said, water. She brings back water and says, do you want something else? \n\nI order the #1 Sandwich. For $8.75, it was a 9\" sandwich with ham, turkey and pepperoni, but the ham was so overwhelmingly strong, you couldn't taste anything else.  The sandwich was dry. It didn't have mayo or mustard on it. I saw others ordering sides of mayo. I should have done the same. \n\nI ordered \"french fries\", but they were more like country potatoes. They were quartered potatoes about 1\" each, not crunchy, and not flaky. Severely disappointed. \n\nAt the same time, the woman brings the check, drops it off, and I don't see any more of her again. \n\nI have to go up to the register myself and pay the guy at the counter.\n\nThe total came to $22.00, and after leaving a \"generous\" 10% tip, it was almost $25.00. \n\n$25.00...for two crappy sandwiches, and some under cooked potatoes.\n\nNext time I'll go to some chain sub place, where they at least say \"hello\" as you walk in.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ji-gfhbfPDTw2kuZGP9A9w", "review_id": "rddZ7ckH7YWbYDh3aw5dGg", "text": "Any restaurant that proudly displays 'American Fries' and 'All-American Toast' as a substitution for 'French Fries' and 'French Toast' are just mindless and a bit moronic. I asked our server about what I perceived as a type-o. She grinned her best 3 tooth grin and kindly answered  \"It's cause we don't like those French for not supporting us in Iraq.\" Uh. Ok.  \n\nIf you want a good meal, and not feel like your IQ dropped 15 points for reading the menu, I suggest not going to Scott's Generations.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i0A-c2yoHySmFhRV2sDR1g", "review_id": "hpbkPZ71wIMsFvwAaArCiw", "text": "Tried The New Yorker sandwich. It was awesome, you have to try one of these. Even better than at Miracle Mile, which I love. It has so much meat I only ate half the sandwich and all of my fries. Took the other half home for later.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gcu-ZKFYQxDxgQhe2PM6xw", "review_id": "r1U5DD2DqwHSwP83DcoSHg", "text": "I couldn't decide between four or five stars so I am giving them five.  This place has a very authentic home made quality to the food.  The deserve five stars alone for the bagels that I would argue are some of the best in the area, far better then einstein, etc.  The food is delicious, the portions are large.  This is a must go to deli, phoenix is very lucky to have such an establishment.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EGx1fKrOdfe592CoOfEXHA", "review_id": "ZS4ps0vN67dLO9X8EWUmTA", "text": "I love the food here. Real NY style over stuffed (boars head cold cuts)sandwiches. I love the bagels.  The Matzoh Ball soup rocks too...I would give this place 4 stars but every time I come in the owner/management gives a really crappy vibe..I know I usually come in late afternoon and they are quiet,  they just had a busy breakfast/lunch so its all good, maybe they are winding down from a tough morning....Having said that, Im NOT looking for any special attention because Ive been going there on and off for 5 years. But seriously? Act like you give a hoot (hoot is code for $%*)...I would be there all the time if they acted a little gracious and chill...", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T7J9ae0wTskrI_Bgwp-4cA", "review_id": "rA-m4_6iUfiDXaBxnZtF9g", "text": "Great, friendly service.\n\nLoved the potato latkes for breakfast.  And the bagel!  Mmmm... I'm a carb girl.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pt8KIaIl6R9bcvBaDsOusw", "review_id": "R2tiQqNKncL98Vs_lGlnAQ", "text": "Wow. They messed up the most basic stuff. Really horrible, all the way around.\n\nLet's see-- asked for kreplach soup, which is not on the menu. They have matzo ball and they have mish mosh (noodles, matzo, kreplach). I asked for kreplach soup and they brought me one dumpling. So how many dumplings in the mish mosh? One, right?\n\nThe soup was also cold.\n\nChopped liver tasted like liver... \"Livery\". At better delis, the chopped liver is smooth and creamy-- slightly sweet. This was bitter and not smooth. Unpleasant.\n\nOn top of that, they served it with bagel chips... Which is great, except a few good sized bagel chips were cinnamon-raisen. You gotta be kidding me. With liver? Disgusting.\n\nMeatloaf was a friggin' nightmare. Not sliced from a loaf, but a patty that was baked. Super well done, chewy crap. Served with a beef base gravy, and they used way too much beef base.\n\nCarrots were overcooked; mashed potatoes were ordinary.\n\nMy bill was $43. With tip, $50. Service was polite, but a little slow.\n\nI am so angry that I paid for this crap. This is the second worst meal I've ever paid for in my life. I'm 40.\n\nVery, very bad restaurant. Ugh.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sGZpZoEKwQVNPRhG3OjudQ", "review_id": "D0mAjIVXCfwDTLc424IAxQ", "text": "The food was excellent.  i had the pastrami Reuben, which was probably the best pastrami that I've had in AZ, very flavorful.  The fries and pickles were excellent too.  Fresh cut fries, can't beat that!\n\nI also had a potato knish.  I haven't had a lot of knishes in my life so i don't have a lot to compare this one too, but It was good.  The only complaint I would have is that the potatoes weren't very moist, but it was still flavorful with a very nice flaky crust.\n\nThe only negative thing I would say about this place was that the day I went it was 90 degrees and out and they didn't have the AC on!  We asked the server about it and she said the owner didn't want to turn the air on yet.  I mean, it was ridiculously hot inside that place!  So hopefully that was an isolated incident because the food was so good I can't wait to go back!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PZc3S5ql5-VzEZm9TuyCpg", "review_id": "dB62OZ5qf6S4X-Zu9FcUqA", "text": "My part Jewish friend has been raving about this deli so come payday we went to check it out. Ive been in Phoenix a little over a month and have been getting sick from the food here...diarrhea lots, shit my pants once... anyway, i like to eat in divey non-american cuisine. This place aint seedy enough for me, I suppose.\n\nI did not get ill from the food here\n\nHowever....\n\n $12.95 for a sandwich, fries, and a dollop of soggy coleslaw ???\n\nI kept hearing from my friend, his mom and the waitress that the sandys are HUGE.\nnope.\n\nThought we might split one.\nnope.\n\nMy sandwich was flavorless..err..thats a lie.. it tasted like stale bread.\n\n$29.98 for 2 sandwiches and 2 sodas (its an effin sandwich!!!). I only had $40 (only ?)\n\nLeft the waitress $5.\n\nGave my friend the other $5 to put toward a plane ticket to New York where he might experience Kosher (and a bit of his heritage) on a more realistic scale.\n\n..the fries were good tho.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PHLZcTZPGTf10RmKB1En5Q", "review_id": "H3x02xz7QoWdMh2E8aQoHg", "text": "This place is unreal.  I was in Phoenix for the weekend and had memories of hanging out with my friend Scott who used to live here.  I got on yelp to find a breakfast place and Scott's popped up.  This is as old school as it gets outside of the Northeast.  The waittresses are awesome, the food is amazing and I really can't say anything that hasn't already been said.\n\nI don't make it to Phoenix much, but anytime I'm in town I'll be visiting Scott's.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GeXNo-BDhQcQHuql0Ahb0Q", "review_id": "FXENkojGJxGr7VVhTllAbA", "text": "I consider myself a pastrami connoisseur.   I experienced Scotts first time through Living Social, $5 for $10 worth before 11 am only.  I had \"hot\" pastrami, but the pastrami was not hot at all, not even warm.   Just room temp, but very lean, even tho I did not order extra lean.  It was terribly salty, and not much peppercorn taste.  I felt the price was quite expensive $10.95 for what you get, and the sandwich was not that big.  The rye bread very soft, the kind that compresses to dough on our meat, when you hold it..  Bread size is the same as an ordinary square loaf of sandwich bread.  The cole slaw was the tiniest serving I'd ever been served in my life.   Wimpy and translucent cabbage, just one tablespoon in one of those tiny \"dipping sauce\" plastic cups for sauce to go, barely wide enough to stick your fork into that tiny cup.  The only thing I really liked, was the  pickles.  \nThe waitress overcharged me for my sandwich, $12.50 instead of $10.95 it said on the menu.  When I drew that to her attention, she said she was thinking of something else, and apologized.  I'd rather buy pastrami from a deli, a loaf of rye bread, and make my own, even for the $8 I paid with tax and tip ($5 Living Social plus tax and tip).   Not coming back to this place.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WxVi-HNk56Zg_QdccUJuqA", "review_id": "PmYLaYoBmf2f-jQld2y0Zw", "text": "Favorite Jewish deli, hands down. Have been here MANY times. Of course, the food is really greasy, but there IS a dance studio right next door...\n\nThe good: great food. Some of it can be a little 'unexpected', and may not taste as you have tried before, but I would say it's still good. My favorite is The Scottwich. It's pretty big and LOADED with meat, which I love. If I'm going to have something, I want a lot of it, not just a little sampler. The breakfast here is pretty good, as well. Now, my favorite part: the cheesecake. Holyyyyyy....yes, it is amazing. I've had a lot of cheese cake - though I would not consider myself a connoisseur - and, in my opinion, Generations' cheesecake is pretty phenomenal. \n\nI recommend sitting outside - the inside feels a little shabby, and a little stuffy. Surprisingly, I haven't come across any flies yet while eating outside. Oh - and you can smoke outside, which is just fantastic for smokers. For those who don't smoke, fortunately, there are a lot of tables outside, so you can sit far away from me. \n\nThe bad: some of the employees come across as, oh, I don't know..bitter? The average waitress there is at retirement age, which is fine, and that can be really nice: \"what would ya like sweetie?\". But the one of the waitresses at Generations doesn't seem too happy to be there - and she shows it.  That waitress, well,  you can definitely tell when she is having a bad day. I once asked for a little cup of powdered sugar and she gave me the evil eyes!! I couldn't believe it! And neither could my friends and family! But there have been times when she has been very sweet. Though you're walking on eggshells with her. If you get her, be careful not to ask for anything extra. The other employees, I'm not sure about, because we've only really gotten 'her', but I know there is a younger waitress who happens to be very nice and professional. \n\nAnyways, over all, Generations is an authentic deli, with great food (and cheesecake). And if you feel as bloated as I do after eating there, waddle on over to the dance studio next door and sign up for a Zumba class - and say hi to me. We'll talk about their fabulous cheesecake while doing some cardio.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-UDZu8sGloFIAIeFBvqK_g", "review_id": "HsjLsahdPQLSVj2wIm9Ysw", "text": "The food is pretty good, BUT\n\n1. it is inconsistent.  One day I'll get lots of cream cheese on my bagel and another day they'll skimp out on it and leave lots of dry parts.  I paid $5 for a pint of matzo ball soup and got one tiny (and very dense) matzo ball--felt a little ripped off. There should be standard portions I think.\n\n2. I think I was over charged my first time there.  My bill came to $10 but according to the menu my bagel was 3.20 and the soup was $4.95.  Is the tax rate 20% now? The amount is so small that I didn't make an issue of it, but I read another review complaining of the same thing so I think it's worth mentioning. \n\nI'll still go back for bagels because they are way better than Einsteins, especially the cream cheese, but I'll be sure to check any to-go orders for skimpy portions before leaving next time, and check my bill carefully before paying.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_p9EnnLQg6KDlIRU2fYEJA", "review_id": "fgg1XC1dAekMuSKttItTFQ", "text": "Well, we went back for a 2nd time, & this will be the last time we go to Scott's Deli.... It was over 100 degrees today and the AC was not working...It was VERY warm in the restaurant which made our dining experience pretty miserable.  They had all of their ceiling fans on at full blast in the backroom which dried up my contact lenses & our napkins would keep flying off the table. We got the Greek Omellete and the cucumbers in it were bitter...had to take them all out. The waiter never even said 'I'm sorry\"......\n I am from LA and there are faaar better Deli's there than here in Phoenix! \nThis deli was pretty average, nothing like Jerry's Deli, or Canter's Deli in LA....NOW we're talkin'!  \nOn a side note, I am so sick & tired of ALWAYS seeing sports on TV's in restaurants! ...Okay for sports bars, or maybe Applebee's, but it is like everywhere you go! It would be refreshing to actually see a movie playing on a TV at a restaurant....Something that the whole family can enjoy watching, just saying. :)", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "hdzC1GzGepsddsQWY-Z49A", "text": "Uuugh...I went here for father's day again with the family this morning....I think this should probably be the last visit. It was fairly empty in there this morning (probably a pretty bad sign given that it is father's day). We sat at a large round table in the back of the restaurant. The service was actually fair today except the waitress forgot much of the food ordered and had to make several trips to get everyone their food. Speaking of the food, it was pretty terrible. I had the two egg breakfast with eggs over medium. The eggs were overcooked (closer to over hard) and everything on my plate tasted like burnt bacon. I did not order bacon. Turns out everyone's food tasted like burnt bacon because they don't properly clean their flat top or pans or whatever they cook on. The potatoes were inedible....soggy and flavored like....burnt bacon. My bagel was burnt on the side with the toppings and soft on the side that should be toasted. My brother, Scott O., had pancakes which he said tasted bland. The BF had latkes which were thick, burnt, and somehow not crispy. The applesauce that came with it was so watery...almost like apple juice. No one enjoyed the food, and we are Jewish (btw) so we are very familiar with Jewish food and Jewish delis. With so many good breakfast restaurants in Phoenix, there is no excuse to come here. Honestly, I would have rather eaten at home.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 11, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q09g5dIdYSDArnHjK2ov0Q", "review_id": "AmKDdpiSCjgWtU5hkxINNg", "text": "Omg. MOLD, mold everywhere!!!! \n\nI bought two potato filled pastry's we get 3/4 through eating them and my boyfriend goes \"Is that mold\" we then pick the pastry shell apart and the entire thing is filled with thick black mold. This was hours after they were purchased! \n\nIn about an hour we were both feeling sick, I threw up which was terrible. I'm posting a picture of the nasty moldy food we got. I'm shocked. I eat out everyday and have NEVER EVER had an experience like this. \n\nI ordered Borsch off the menu as well, and they were out so he just opened a can they had on the shelf and added tap water (for $8.95) I have to say one word...\n\nHORRIFIED!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LqMpbjrAR2SZGCyahK-9Gw", "review_id": "6wzS9aZEwDuvSnfTOIm1qA", "text": "I called in an order last week for breakfast.  I ordered corn beef hash with eggs, potato pancake, and bagel.\nThey asked how I wanted my eggs cooked.  I told them fried with whites cooked but yellows dippy.\nThey got the whites mostly OK but the yellows were not dippy.  Had I been eating in I would have told them to take them back and cook them right.\nI have had their pastrami sandwiches and they are delicious.  Next time I will go elsewhere for eggs.  But I will order my sandwiches there or \"maybe not\".\nAlso the owner, Scott, was not very hospitable.  If I were running a business I would be much more friendly and outgoing with my clients.  Everyone likes to be greeted with a smile and a \"how ya doing? and \"come back again\".", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_LsbT_uW0UE6rhsWiAIrsg", "review_id": "XUATwDTQqqkoY8bk5oFfDA", "text": "Dirty and filthy, food is awful, place filled with bugs and roaches.  I do not care how long they have been around, they are not jewish cooks or food preps, the MATZO BALL SOUP you could hit someone with.. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO ANYONE.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UC3J_qeGFpZ9EHVd2dI0vg", "review_id": "cy0QFc4NwoS3-fQkgJl4Wg", "text": "Went in over the weekend looking for a New York style breakfast. The meal exceeded all expectations. The bagels were fresh, the lox reminded of NYC and the ambiance was exactly what I was looking for. I love this place!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gcu-ZKFYQxDxgQhe2PM6xw", "review_id": "2ZEms15hkChVyZNGXeN9mA", "text": "I paid $26 dollars for two bagel sandwhiches with lox and the works.  Highway robbery.  They are good, don't get me wrong.  But this is outrageous.  At the most I can see maybe $7 or even $8 but my god....  Well it was delicious but I could easily just go to einstein bagels or all the rest and be just as happy, especially happy for my wallet, it smarts right now.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "5j37EPBs4WytfDR2SP6lIw", "text": "Stopped in here for lunch today, joined by Arlin B, Robyn N & Mike C.  Scott's was a bit of a disappointment for me this time.  My expensive bowl of Kreplach Soup was lukewarm & only contained one little Kreplach the size of a Ping Pong ball!  Even the smaller cup sized soup should have two or three of them.  My corned beef sandwich was good but the service was only so-so.  Considering all of this and the prices, it's down to 3 Stars this time for Scott's.\n\nCorned Beef Sandwich $10.95, bowl of Kreplach Soup $7.95 (!)", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Lrv-VRV1t7m5VCvopeQ3XQ", "review_id": "MSClytglcT1_fCioVtAh5w", "text": "I am a native New Yorker, from Brooklyn, I know Deli.. Scott's USED to be my go to place, sadly...no more. \nThe greeting was warm and friendly as usual, but.. the place was empty .. it was a Friday about 3:30 pm..the only thing there.. was the roach that was on our table...\nThe waiter was less than interested in killing it, we moved to another table having already ordered. I would have left, but my octogenarian parents wanted to stay.. the sandwiches, that should have been hot, were look warm if that, they were not as flavorful as they had been, the fries were good,but we had to wait too long for the frier oil to heat up. \nThe waiter eventually killed the roach on the other table, but only after I got up to go tell the man at the front counter. Then no one washed the table!! GROSS!! \nI would (as a customer service professional) have offered something for the unpleasant experience, even if it was only a complimentary round of soda! But not even an apology was offered. \nSorry Scott's, you lost this generation...", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zgeH6eDV-Dh_8z6uw3Jxtg", "review_id": "Wjn44f6rl0tWtWrPKYcDpg", "text": "The ruebans are decent, but not worth the 12.50 they charge.  Service is great though.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0fcfMAL5C0XGoMxageQXfg", "review_id": "ESKj6FIYIiH7mJwZtLQiUA", "text": "Was here for breakfast with a group of friends. Neat diner/deli environment. Old school...  \n\nService was A+. We had an outstanding waitress yet the others would check to make sure our drinks were filled on an ongoing basis. The food...  Wow!  I had the hash which was incredible!  Others at the table had French Toast, salmon, and a scramble. All were delicious. \n\nThe only regret I have is not going to this place while I lived in Phoenix. I'm definitely going back next time in town.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "45V7-1r79DEG0HbuaKYIlg", "review_id": "Lf2GWCJlTS2mfi8piLgC7w", "text": "The Fantastic Mr. It's Complicated and I went here for lunch today, and as we'd experienced separately in the past - the food was great!\n\nBased on the foods he's disgusted by, I didn't order what I was in the mood for - had he seen it, he may not have been able to eat at all. So I went with the New Yorker (corned beef, pastrami, slaw and Russian dressing) on rye with the slaw on the side. He had the Black Forest (turkey, corned beef, grilled onions and Swiss.)\nBoth are served with pickles (I believe house-made) and fries. The bread is great, the meat quality is great - and as we both packed half a sandwich and most of the fries into boxes for another meal, we were reminded that maybe next time we should just share a sandwich.\n\nLike all good delis - the portions are HUGE. And like all good Jewish delis - the service is subpar, the decor is hopelessly dated, the prices are definitely fair for the quality and quantity, and something about it just feels like \"home.\"\n\nI made a mistake though. I ordered coffee instead of a chocolate egg cream. Too few places make a decent egg cream  - and I missed my opportunity. Then again, that's a good excuse to have to go back soon! (As if I needed one!)", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "lHPFFu5Hq2G1D17q1aU8Bg", "review_id": "7AqKQXNxJ-JyDPM39qo-bg", "text": "I love going to Scott's for breakfast. Very casual, seat yourself. The staff is very friendly and it seems everyone has worked there for ages - maybe family. Try the LEO (lox, eggs, onions) special. \n\nTheir sandwiches are huge. Seriously, I'm not sure how one gets his or her entire mouth around a bite. And, being from the northeast and a member of the tribe myself, I love the feeling of an authentic Jewish deli.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pE0vnjSfvv58nC_8MG8j2g", "review_id": "hRizgzaNLQLTIYh2W84iZg", "text": "This is probably my favorite place for breakfast in Central Phoenix, but I give it three stars because of the complete lack of atmosphere, the prices being a bit more than what I would expect, and the service being so-so. Still, great bagels and home fries, good traditional breakfast dishes, and an astounding tongue sandwich (which is, admittedly, a lunch item).", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nSloAR6e4xjBPHtimCyrZw", "review_id": "iF_jr8MxquubgFERIpkIXA", "text": "My car is currently being worked on and I was craving a real breakfast but couldn't leave the house. I thought I was completely out of luck until I found out this place delivers to my area. I ordered breakfast skillets for myself and my husband and we were both impressed by the quality and the amount of food! We both only ate half so even though it was a bit expensive, we get a whole other meal out of it so I was happy. Plus there is no delivery fee, but you have to get a minimum $20 order (not hard to do if feeding 2 people). Overall I was very impressed and delivery was about 30 minutes, like they said. I will definitely order from here again.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hi7VohxSS5OBt98w4j8t4A", "review_id": "XZckkcHPmebdwoB6_s8oFQ", "text": "One of the best places for breakfast. We used to live within walking distance and we would have breakfast here frequently. Scott's rivals Chompies with large hearty breakfasts with quicker and better service.\n\nWe usually stick to omelets. They are giant, overstuffed, kinda greasy but good. The home fries are some of the best in the city. And all the egg dishes include the option of a bagel with cream cheese. Their bagels are awesome. \n\nAfter filling your belly with goodness, stop by Karsh's next door to take some pastries home for later.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZWiGSbjUtuE5bmX1s4z3KA", "review_id": "N3xQKNXhw8BB0nfDtM5gtw", "text": "Ehhhhh \n\nThats really all I have to say about this place. I randomly stopped here for my lunch break while I was working in the area. I'm originally from NY and really REALLY miss the NY style deli/diner's. \nI was excited to see if they carried cannolis, unfortunately they didn't, they might but that day didn't have any. Was really hoping to buy 2 for my parents, whom are natives to the Bronx. \n\nI sat myself, the tables were a bit dirty. Service was a older woman, she was very pleasant. I got a grilled chicken sandich and fries. The sandwich was great, fries were burnt and horrible. \n\nI MIGHT, just might stop by here again, if I'm in the area and have no other options.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0_TkU3ASPMjyPt5RgWJQ6g", "review_id": "nLMaiql7iDjXwibhagEZgg", "text": "The Monte Cristo Sandwich is the way to go when you order here. It's huge! So be sure to have an appetite or bring a friend to share. This deli style restaurant is laid back and casual. I feel like I'm eating in a deli in the heart of New York City. I have fond memories of dining with my mom here. The service is easy and quick and the food is delicious!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "e4QEvuZiogjlGPxS0u8jDg", "text": "I've heard about this place before, and finally stopped in with a friend today for lunch. I'm on a deli kick as of late, and have been craving Gefilte fish like crazy.  I liked it over all, but I must admit, HOW DOES A DELI (THE SECOND ONE AT THAT THIS WEEKEND) RUN OUT OF GEFILTE FISH AND BEET BORSCT?!  HOW? WHY?\n\nI have to say, that was all I wanted. Odd? not to me.  So, off I went scouring the menu for other items.  I will say, the waiter was extremely knowledgeable and explained that all that sort of stuff comes from New York and as of recently, there's been \"issues\" getting their hands on this stuff? Is there a gefilte fish strike going on somewhere? A beet farmer protest that I don't know about? SERIOUSLY?!?!?\n\nOverall Robyn and I had a great time here. We really enjoyed our food, the service was great and it went really well.  I would eat here again, but I would insist on them having Gefilte fish before I go.....(ok ok I'm just kidding, but seriously, I need gefilte fish.....)", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZGHwSaP5PAhpm8pQBInHtA", "review_id": "kIj33foeVkezNKh9ufP22Q", "text": "Best pastrami Reuben on the planet! The corned beef one was just as good but that pastrami is still on my brain. Def gotta taste it in your lifetime!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VxA4JFoioSXR1-2uzaR9sQ", "review_id": "Z8yXFEj9XCuqG7M8TShfeQ", "text": "Holy cow! The Scott's Perfect Reuben-Reuben Sandwich is an accurate portrayal of perfection! I got it with corned beef and pastrami, with sauerkraut and Swiss cheese, grilled excellently on rye bread. \n\nThis is the perfect place in Phoenix to grab a quick bite while you are doing some grocery shopping (or clothing shopping at the Buffalo Exchange a few stores down) and the price is very reasonable here. It came with fries, cole slaw and wedged pickles.\n\nIt definitely reminded me of what you'd find at Kat's Deli and Second Ave Deli in NYC!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "AnH84g9V10x41CXmCvcaFg", "review_id": "jCTzxnBO3sr-BSLS-Nz5Cw", "text": "I cannot believe that I never wrote a review for Scott's Generations!  I must stop here once every couple weeks or so.  It would be more often if I was in the neighborhood more...  The have the BEST chopped liver in town.  \n\nI'm not a big knish fan, but one of my friends is.  She drives from Surprise just to get one.  I'm a huge fan of the Reuben sandwiches.\n\nI stop for lunch, but I never go home without a pound of chopped liver, some delicious slaw, and (real chewy) bagels.\n\nMy only beef with this place is that they close early.  I can never get here in time for dinner.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "el_BsZHqhCZK_VG27TyPBA", "review_id": "PWOnCHF-SG6uVADj_53CcA", "text": "I ordered an omelet with ham, peppers, onions, and cheese. The omelet was decent but a little greasy - and could have used some thicker chunks of ham. The side of potatoes and challah toast were pretty good.\n\nService was good, and it seems like a nice enough place. I may be back next time I'm looking for an early nearby breakfast.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "vwLmvuSyt2qervMRFennHw", "review_id": "HCFYwdsx8DHmLq6Ooi9_ag", "text": "Pastrami, pastrami, pastrami, pastrami, pastrami, pastrami.\" on rye...that's the way I judge a dood Deli, by their Pastrami Sandwhich. Well this isn't up there with Chompies (portin wise) but it sure was close. The pastrami sandwich was surprisingly good. I prefer thick, hand-carved pastrami, \"The pastrami was a perfect mix of lean and fatty portions and  and freshly carved. Definitely better than your ordinary pastrami. The pastrami here is to die for. Never in my life I imagined that pastrami, or any kind of meat for that matter, can be so succulent and juicy. It literally melts in your mouth. \n\nI got their Pastrami Sandwhich, my wife got their reuben. To go we got 6 bagels, lox spread, chopped liver, herring in sour cream sauce and some pickels.  \n\nWhat's good here, the answer is everything As for the desserts ... The massive slabs of Cheeese Cake was moist and ridiculously good (and ridiculously big)\n\nFOOD:  Unbelievably lean and tasty. I thoroughly enjoyed every bite of my sandwich. oh and their pickles..... don't even get me STARTED they were  exactly how grandma used to make them and the pickles just topped it off. PRICE: Although the prices are a bit high you will definitely have leftovers for lunch the next day. CONCLUSION:  The portions sizes are very generous,  especially for the price! I highly recommend giving this place a try!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_LsbT_uW0UE6rhsWiAIrsg", "review_id": "_KKbs63nhG_nQ1IdCjFN8w", "text": "awful place, there are bugs, and the food is not the same and the staff not the same, does not know how to cook kosher, this is not a good jewish deli anymore.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "v26k4Bzy9GiLLlSmDk8LfA", "review_id": "E5OlmgFl0ArHRJVmEx0V0g", "text": "Best corned beef in Arizona hands Down the sandwiches are big enough to share.  The place is what a typical deli should be and trust me I know delis. They have everything you can imagine on the menu.  The pictures on the wall are priceless and look like they have been there 30+ years.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WxtXB9LM23K8FxSFXo_GnQ", "review_id": "kRDknIKC3DGgVL2ul05ddQ", "text": "This is the best corn beef sandwich in Arizona. Went there first time yesterday. Great service. Would have stayed longer and bought some linzers but power went out and started getting a bit warm\nSeems someone hit a pole.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7cR92zkDv4W3kqzii6axvg", "review_id": "ewlusuxYecvpDhVDPyo5vA", "text": "Had Scott's Special Corned Beef Hash, and an asiago bagel.\n\nThe hash was delicious! Good amount of peppers and onions.\n\nWould go back.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FAsJEfgQL7mL5mg76Z6-2w", "review_id": "npQ7w90T4iwkwVpvnNTkzQ", "text": "These people were so unbelievably rude to me. They were rude on the phone, they were rude when I picked my order up. I am not going back even though the food was good, not worth being treated like you are the smallest person in the world. There are a handful of other deli very very close that are just as good.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VoVcreeX5JCAmqi4AxqATA", "review_id": "A2N7khOuK1pnoRiEnBVzRw", "text": "Very good food, and great service! I ordered a deli sandwich and was pleasantly surprised by the amount of meat on my sandwich. They did skimp on the mayonnaise and sauce so I asked for extra. Will definitely visit again!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BoW4OjqbWimHnna47xa1iw", "review_id": "hmmCF5pIA0Iua6ElNlJ7qA", "text": "Valley classic, waitress's are like 100 year old honeys, as for real ones, go elsewhere this place is all about the food. Had the hash this morning and like always, fantastic.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CEEIQq93JO8aSRx25wir9g", "review_id": "Czt_Q0jhZyC-bnUCUq4Ltw", "text": "I was craving some real NY/Jewish deli, so hubby and I decided to head over there this afternoon.  I'm so glad we did, because my cravings were all satisfied.\n\nWe split the chopped liver w/bagel chips.  I ended up eating most of it (plus taking some home), because it's just not hubby's \"thing\".  But, it was delicious!!  Unfortunately, the bagel chips weren't really from bagels I like.  Most of them were sunflower seed bagels, and I'd prefer just plain or onion. \n\nI had the brisket sandwich on an onion roll, and it was everything I could've wanted.  The brisket was juicy and tasty, so I didn't have to add anything to it.  Plus, I ended up bringing home enough of the extra meat to make another sandwich.  My hubby had the reuben, and gobbled it down so fast, I don't think I actually saw it on his plate.\n\nI also ordered a side of kugel, which he'd never had.  And, it was warm, sweet and creamy.  I was surprised my hubby liked it, because he doesn't usually like anything with raisins.\n\nTo me, this is my comfort food.  It reminds me of my family back east, and I'm so glad my husband has embraced it like he has.\n\nThis was actually the 2nd time we've been here, and both times have been successes.  They're a bit out of the way for us, but sometimes, ya just gotta have your deli!!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BiZvuNKi0bs_YwttHhhq4w", "review_id": "i48dqt-3Ly_s9K3MyL4A2Q", "text": "Boyfriend and I were in the mood for a quick yummy lunch and he brought me here. Its an old school diner feel with older cute women that wait on you. To be honest, I wasn't particularly impressed with the layout and some of the deli choices (it didn't seem like the cleanest place to me) but the service was sweet and the food was ok. \n\nThe decor is kind of funny, it definitely embraces \"generations\" as it has old wedding photos and family photos on the wall. \n\nWe both had pastrami sandwiches but I had only a half with some soup and boyfriend had the whole. The soup was really thick with veggies and meat. The flavoring wasn't my favorite but boyfriend really liked it. The sandwich was good, but a bit greasy and HUGE. This is definitely the place to go when you have a hangover. We could have split the one sandwich since it was so huge. I was able to eat about 1/4 of it since they give you massive chunky fries and cole slaw.\n\nI saw some other people getting different things and it looked good so I would come back to try some other items but this isn't my number one favorite place by any means.\n\nI probably would have rated this a 3-3.5 but the older ladies were just so sweet.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ll-ILdELsRg-iZ5jSzB1vA", "review_id": "s9O3ss9dYiARIRc44itazg", "text": "Scott's Generations? Never again. I've been wanting to try Scott's for years. I love deli, and I was very disappointed by the food, service and overall experience I had at Scott's today. \n\nDuring the end of the lunch rush Scott's was empty. That should have been a sign. The restaurant was filthy. The temperature was hot and sticky despite having the the door open (it was about 72 in phoenix today.)\n\nThe booths had exposed cushioning, tables hadn't been cleared or cleaned and the floor looked like something that belonged in an episode of kitchen nightmares. Ignoring these details was a poor choice on my part. \n\nMy friend and I finally found a clean-ish booth and sat down. Our table was dirty, and when the waitress came by I had to ask her to wipe it off even though there were visible crumbs and our menus were sticky. She acted like it had never occurred to her to clean a table off before. She actually tilted her head when I asked her to do so, as if she had been confused by the request. We should have just left. \n\nWe ordered our food. I got a pathetic bowl of matzo ball soup, my friend a sad looking chicken noodle. I had one very tiny measly looking matzo ball, and the veggies had been cooked to death. There were chicken bones in my soup. The flavor tasted like it had been seasoned with a generic version of Stouffer's dressing mix. \n\nI ordered a lean pastrami and asked for it to go. It came to our table without fries  accompanied by the saddest, wilted coleslaw. It was not prepared to go. The pastrami was fatty (despite the menu bragging about how they don't charge extra for lean) The pickles were great, and house made. The pickles were the only bright spot of the meal. \n\nMy friend asked if they had soda by the bottle, the waitress forgot that they carried Dr Brown's (a deli staple) and I had to jog her memory. She forgot the request twice and after being reminded twice she finally brought the soda.\n\nBy this point I was so over it I just wanted to leave. I asked for a box, she over charged us, I didn't give a flying fig about that and over paid just to be able to leave. \n\nSix hours later my stomach is upset. I won't be returning. I may be calling the health inspector. Like many generational things, I hope Scott's gets left in the past.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lBMCBwbAhfgb5oKqilA7CA", "review_id": "dQcoyl9B-MeQQmVYxx7CaA", "text": "Living in Midtown Phoenix we have a lot of trendy breakfast stops that offer top notch meals, but with those top notch meals comes higher prices and long waits. Some days you just want cheap eggs and pancakes without a ton of effort. Scott's Generations is my go to for these days. I love walking in and automatically getting the feeling that you're in a mom and pop diner straight out of a Seinfeld episode (they sell black and white cookies!) The service is always friendly and fast. The food's not the best in town, but sometimes basic pancakes and eggs is all you want and they do it well. But don't expect to have fancy pancakes with lots of add ins like other nearby pancake places. So if a basic breakfast or lunch is what you're looking for, I would definitely come here.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "55vh9dt6laS5tTFZ0BLh0A", "review_id": "tw8onzdBp_NVW96YAQ2jXg", "text": "The sandwiches are as big as your head and the bagels are always fresh! I come here as often as I can and I love the people! \n\nThis is a great place and it's a fun place to bring the family and/or group. \n\nBest in town!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_X8od78WA-0xaDfiw3hvfg", "review_id": "AvxDvNWQ-bCBOQoc08IXJA", "text": "I was craving lox so I made my first trip to Scott's Generations.  Got there at 12:30pm on a Sunday and it was super quiet, just about five other people in there.  The setup is classic diner/deli; leather booths, good American easy listening/classic rock playing in the background.  I can see how some people might say the place is dirty but if you've ever been to a NYC deli...it's not anything shocking or out of the ordinary.  Didn't bother me at all.\n\nI ordered the L.E.O Special - lox, eggs, onions and a bagel.  The board menu can be a bit overwhelming with tons of options, so I was glad I took a look at the menu before I got there.  Ordered my food to go and it was ready in 10 minutes.  \n\nBUT - the black and white cookies are fake.  The icing is that store bought crap just spread on the cookie.  Any true b&w cookie connoisseur will be able to tell just by looking at them that they won't taste the same as the real deal.  I tried just to make sure and was correct.\n\nOverall I was satisfied with the food and experience.  Not amazing, but not horrible.  I'd go back - not a lot of places to find lox here.  And they have Knishes.  I'll try that next.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YyrphPu_eCqRTpgCQ9xtuw", "review_id": "QPCkTGO1TIgl8ymwJSfQcA", "text": "Let's talk about Jewish delis.\n\nThis is Phoenix, not Detroit or Boston or New York or Los Angeles, but hot damn, the food here definitely could be. Coming from Detroit, I have been searching for a proper bagel, a properly smoked salmon, a proper Reuben, a properly seeded rye, a proper YOU NAME IT, and Scott's has served. Don't walk in here expecting a fancy dining experience; it's not that kind of place. It features quality, monster portions and incredibly friendly staff. \n\nEvery restaurant is going to have have a particular specialty. For Scott's, go in and ask them what that specialty is. If you ask for mostacholi at a deli, there's a good chance it might let you down. But if you ask for kugel or corned beef or matzoh ball soup, this is your jam. For me, it's a taste of home. \n\nThe three best parts of my trip: Crunchy new-dill pickles, Dr. Browns pop, and perfectly seasoned cow tongue (yum!). My friend got the Black Forest (which is smoked turkey and corned beef with actual carmelized onions on pumpernickel) and I got the Scott's Ruben-Ruben; both were SUPERB and large enough for us to take home 3/4's of them. We could not stop effusing or closing our eyes in happiness. The prices are standard; the options are endless; the service is fast, friendly, and knowledgeable. Treat yourself. You won't be disappointed.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U-7bw2PW3QDiWxjdqOtLZA", "review_id": "y-mwbkbcnJealfSSL7bPSw", "text": "It's just a great place to eat!!!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "E5QyEU6FCQwnTys0S73zNw", "review_id": "fLUN59rz2evU9wLEe-hLeQ", "text": "smack dab on the NE corner of Maryland and 7th Street, this is the grocery store under the Shell sign.\n\nyummy sandwiches. nothing you can't live without. but i think they are the best sandwiches you will get from a gas station. place also stocks a thousand different types of 50ml shooters. larger bottles too. but i'm not talkin bout that right now.\n\n\nso lets see, fill your car with gas, fill your belly with a sandwich and wash it down with 3 shots of Jim Beam. you rock. don't get caught with a DUI now.", "business_id": "okrarTDfBtgrk2GOXvCGGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aOFGoRqStaoxiTnnN0liWQ", "review_id": "Lt7Fu1sIAIUhdX3XO-ZziQ", "text": "So, the way I figure it, a 24/7 gas station/deli should be open, hmmmmmm, let me think, 24/7?  I'll give you Christmas; they could reasonably closed on Christmas.  Not New Years, people are hung over or just getting out of jail/back from Vegas, so, open New Years.   But yesterday?  \n\n\n                              April 21, 2013, CLOSED!  9:54pm, CLOSED.  NOT OPEN\n\nOh well.\n\nNOTE TO OWNER OF MARYLAND DELI AND LIQUOR, AKA: 7TH STREET SHELL STATION: BAD BUSINESS, PAL.  BAD BUSINESS.  I'LL NEVER COME BACK TO OVERSPEND ON EVERYTHING, (which if they are open, it's a convenience I'll pay for) TO NOW FIND YOU CLOSED!~  The only reason I've paid your prices in the past is because you were a good last resort.  Now you're just \"last\".\n\nNote to self: never go here again.  Tell 100 friends to never go here again, how they just \"take off\" on a Sunday night.  That's called word-of-mouth, pal, and you or your \"gone fishin' \" staff just earned some muy, muy mal word-of-mouth.", "business_id": "okrarTDfBtgrk2GOXvCGGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "laCazhJFJLeZHM60PgWtxw", "review_id": "JatLwOANC623BRshso0fQQ", "text": "Breakfast sandwiches and burritos are very good.  I had the Buffalo Chicken sandwich for lunch and it was tasty too.  Customer service is bad to good but never great.  They make the food when you order it, so you will have to wait a bit longer than in a fast food restaurant but its worth it if you value freshly cooked food.  This store has a huge selection of liquors and wines and one shot mini bottles too.", "business_id": "okrarTDfBtgrk2GOXvCGGg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1FsgDucpH86m-jWnKnSUxw", "review_id": "T3yujKgqUZA3vVCiTJlz1Q", "text": "Small, neighborhood bar but not too small like some of the other neighborhood bars. Very friendly bartenders and patrons. We are not bar types but enjoy going here once in a while to play pool or just chill out.", "business_id": "eT-7JjVWhRnkeY2UwXwUMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YdzFXqvZ-o9VinIzwzJ11Q", "review_id": "8UQo1mKkl5RdZ8FWbiGTbg", "text": "This a friendly neighborhood bar offering great happy hours and live entertainment several nights of the week plus an excellent Sunday brunch.  Be sure to check out the Freaky Fridays shows featuring Celia Putty each Friday night.", "business_id": "eT-7JjVWhRnkeY2UwXwUMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k6ZQA3DJ2EfZJMmadBlWNw", "review_id": "lNBiRxWIkgfgJCv9lvkXXA", "text": "Hopefully the happy hour will get back to the way it used to be. It's a great place to go on a Friday after work. Some good people and good happy hour vittles to nosh on before dinner.", "business_id": "eT-7JjVWhRnkeY2UwXwUMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qBAaWZxyuFnSZU0NzFlNDw", "review_id": "ZSEMDkc9EX773aMM6RSdfA", "text": "THERE IS BACON AT FRIENDS~~~~~~IT'S BEEN CONFIRMED BY THE POTB!!!!!!\nOMG OMG OMG!\nDo you want the bestest bar brunch on a Sunday morning???\nYou do?\nWell GO HERE!!!\nAMAZING!\nThe staff is INCREDIBLE!,The manager is the consumate host,the price is do-able and the food.OMG the food!!!\nThe patrons are a friendly lot and the mood is just perfect.\nBusy but not crazy.\nThey start earlyish at 10 am,not sure how late it goes to,but it's the best Sunday bar brunch evar!\nShit,now that I've told you people,I'll never get a seat there again...\nJust get there after me,k?", "business_id": "eT-7JjVWhRnkeY2UwXwUMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 11, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "OJ4FQEvd2h8QXCMHwCostg", "review_id": "p3VDsGMD9VyPV_KwoGLcKA", "text": "We had planned on going to the Rhythm Room, which is directly across the street, but they were still charging a full cover at midnight, and just wanting to have a late-night cocktail, we took our hard-earned cash to Friends.  Just as we walked in, a drag show was ending, which was a treat.  Only wishing we had gotten there sooner, we sat down and ordered drinks.  I was amazed at the selection of flavored vodkas and other booze they have.  Not feeling too adventurous in that area I ordered a Ketel One Citroen on the rocks.  Generously poured, I don't remember the price, but I am sure it wasn't too steep.  As the night went on the place thinned out, and soon the wife and I were the only two people in the place.  The bartender, Anthony, was a joy to talk to.  We ended up just hanging with him until it was time to go.  I would go back just to have a bartender that good. Hell, the place is called Friends, and I'd be his friend any day. He was full of conversation and laughs.  At the end of the night, he called us a cab and made sure I didn't leave anything behind in my Ketel One haze.  He nearly had to come out to the parking lot to give me a record I left on the bar from a concert we attended earlier in the evening.\n\nThis place really is a comfortable and clean neighborhood bar that was welcoming to a random couple having a fun night on the town.  It was a great way to end a great night out.\n\nAlso, I would totally wear a friends T-shirt if they have them.  I love the logo.", "business_id": "eT-7JjVWhRnkeY2UwXwUMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BpixBbjot5Wl8brVj5hT-Q", "review_id": "Wo7pFTOUn3-xPRaP1N-COw", "text": "What's not to love about Friends?!\nThis place is a great little neighborhood gay bar with a big heart and a VERY friendly crowd! No need to worry about what you're wearing when you meander into this place! The bartenders are entertaining and easy to talk to. The drinks are poured well and for some of the lowest prices around! It does get pretty crowded here on Friday Nights for the drag queen Celia Putty's Freaky Friday shows - one of my favorite shows here in the valley! They have drink specials throughout the week and a brunch on Sunday mornings to start your Sunday Funday off right! \nSo now when you're driving down Indian School and pass this crazy little place called Friends you may just want to stop in to take in the sights and a few cocktails.", "business_id": "eT-7JjVWhRnkeY2UwXwUMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gaf4_cxaz2s94qOe7lBA6Q", "review_id": "U6hWDi_s1SKzDNOEHbWcNw", "text": "We live near here service is always pretty good and my husband and I enjoy having a place to walk I and feel comfortable with good prices and shot recommendations!", "business_id": "eT-7JjVWhRnkeY2UwXwUMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "m7vtKWpZ9wdEQ95wJxrMrg", "review_id": "6vhA0i8hs-QNpOTCQEta9A", "text": "Yes, it's a really nice cozy bar to hang out and have drinks and even enjoy the entertainment. But this is also a good place to come for a delicious light lunch or brunch at friendly prices.  The good food and drinks, the very casual vibe and friendly staff makes every visit here a pleasure.", "business_id": "eT-7JjVWhRnkeY2UwXwUMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gtd-GZ4iDZWMnmPwDQl_Cg", "review_id": "4oi5Z1de5oiNDoP36y7IcQ", "text": "Friends was sold on 6/7/2013.  The new name is Zorfs.  Friends was a great place to socialize, drink, eat, and enjoy.  Zorfs is following the same agenda while adding new energy and apparent increasing clientele.  Check out Zorfs on Yelp and add your comments.  The owner, Kenny is in the establishment much of the time.  He welcomes your comments and suggestions personally.", "business_id": "eT-7JjVWhRnkeY2UwXwUMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DJIwm4UCnM-SOxXbARjPsQ", "review_id": "ZoE_FK7_77zGaN41oL0VVQ", "text": "In my quest to try all the restaurants on 7th Street near my house, I decided to check out Pizza Heaven. Pizza Heaven is another one of those hole-in-the-wall eateries that you hear about via word-of-mouth. Oh sure, I can sit here and spout out multi-hyphenated phrases all day, but in the end, Pizza Heaven is a great little place to get a slice or two.\n\nYou can do just that. Their menu offers pizza by the slice. Or if you're in a mood to share, you can order a whole conventional pie. Each slice is individually baked, so you should allay those fears of eating something that's been sitting under a heat lamp for who-knows-how-long. They come out of the oven piping hot and delicious. The ongoing daily special is Two Cheese Slices and a fountain drink for $4.00. Toppings are 50 cents extra, per slice, which is still not a bad deal if you want to add pepperoni and still not break the bank.\n\nI first heard about Pizza Heaven when some of my coworkers, during their several-times-a-week (I'm trying to stop with the hyphenates, honestly) ritual of ordering take out, started to pass a menu around. Now, I may not be accustomed to traditional Italian calzones, but something that caught me off guard was the fact that the calzone came with ricotta cheese as opposed to mozzarella. On recent visits, I've specified mozzarella be used rather than their default of ricotta. Other items ordered by my colleagues included Angel Bread Sticks, Meatball Parmigiana Stuffed Sandwich and the Insalata Caprese. There wasn't one item that they delivered that didn't look good. The menu also offers a whole wheat crust option and you can order your pizza with soy cheese if you feel the need. Other items on the menu I have yet to try include various pasta dishes, chicken wings (your choice of Mild, Medium, Hot or the painful-sounding \"Suicide\" variety) and desserts which include Cheesecake and Tiramisu.\n\nI had actually eaten Pizza Heaven's dishes several times before actually setting foot in the restaurant thanks to their quick delivery service to my place of business. When I ultimately made it there in the flesh, the first thing I noticed was how clean it was inside. The menu touts that Channel 3 News gave them the distinction of  \"Cleanest Kitchen in the Valley\". I would have to agree that if the kitchen looks anything like the rest of the interior, then they keep things in excellent and sanitary condition. The restaurant has also been awarded New Times \"Best of Phoenix\" award and although I haven't tried too many other local pizza places, I would have to agree that the award was well-deserved.\n\nFor those of you who don't want to pull yourself away from the comfort of your couch and your precious XBox, you can have your food delivered for a minimum of a $15 order. Whether or not the driver will be gracious enough to feed it to you so you won't have to pause your gameplay is entirely at his or her discretion, and I'm sure will require a larger tip.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "yp6oqAbvfF_lp2aV6Xfl8g", "text": "Now, I can think of several places in town that serve amazing pizza - La Grande, and Pizzeria Bianco come immediately to mind.  But Pizza Heaven gets 4 stars for other reasons.  It's cheap, tasty no-frills kind of pizza , with something for everyone.  \n\nThe pizza itself is thin crust with a nice crispy, yet doughy taste.  The ham, cheese (very good cheese, btw) and mushrooms I had on pizza tasted fresh and the toppings were generous.  \n\nSomething that sets it apart is the wide variety of toppings and the restaurant's perceived desire to offer something for everyone.  The menu includes more than 20 veggie toppings, lowfat cheese and soy cheese upon request - something you don't find much of at a pizza joint - much less the fancy pizza palaces of Phoenix!  \n\nThe decor inside is very simple - chairs and tables - no booths.  They had the basketball game on TV in the background, and even have a live band on Friday and Saturday night - not sure on the type of music.  Give them a call to find out.   They serve the normal selection of pizza, pasta, subs and salads and even have a limited offering of beer and wine for the tipplers out there...\n\nBTW: The location is new - having relocated up the road to bigger digs (now at 5150 N 7th St. betw. Camelback and Missouri).", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TrG08JZdZD1WjC1QLfId8Q", "review_id": "BqtlV_TaxQOhEc7ZajlK-w", "text": "Pizza heaven first caught my eye at it's original location, on the corner of Highland and 7th st.  The building was old, fairly cramped and didn't have much to offer in aesthetic. However, as I could very nearly hit it with a baseball from my condo, I had to at least give it a shot.\n\n I was not disappointed. \n\nThe pizza, wings, pasta and sandwiches are all excellent, and every employee I have encountered has been very friendly. The restaurant has now moved up 7th street to a new location that is more representative of the quality of the food and service. A great place to grab a quick slice for lunch, or a full pie and a beer (or six) in the evenings. A flyer in the restaurant claims they have live music on the weekends, although I haven't yet witnessed this.  \n\nOverall, great quality and variety. Pepperoni, mushroom, pepperocini on wheat crust FTW!", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "A_O8wZOsMTPwyeYA4-Rsow", "review_id": "WoQNr4aMTPEIj9_hOBnT_Q", "text": "Pizza is like sex.  Even bad pizza isn't half bad.\n\nWell my first girlfriend and this place have proven that old age adage NOT to be true.\n\nZero, and I mean ZERO flavor in this pizza.  I'm all about the sauce and this sauce has the distinct flavor of water.  And where in the heck do you find flavorless Pepperoni?  Where ever you do, that's where these guys shop!\n\nYikes!", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RMX11FC48KZTYIeExtGUCw", "review_id": "3AOT5M-XGSpnP0OeoqsyaA", "text": "I just had to chime in with Dave to balance out the ratings on this place. It was some of the boringest (is that a word), blandest pizza ever. I've had better frozen pizzas.\n\nNot only that, the one time I ate there, the dining room was cold as the Grinch's heart, and there was a REALLY-LOUD-TALKING lady there, whose voice boomed throughout the entire establishment.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "N7lSh49zQ13sG3Jpa9E6cw", "review_id": "dVr_OH78U-w5Sweg_6xK0g", "text": "We heard about this place from some friends when we showed up to their place, and there it was- Heaven in a box. \n\nWe had it delivered again last night, and it was still damn good. \n\nThe chicken alfredo pizza is amazing. It has just the right amount of everything- moist chicken, alfredo sauce, spinach, parmesan- and nothing is overwhelming or too rich. \n\nThe Queen Margherita was a hit too- basil, tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella- wow. I could have eaten the entire pie myself. \n\nThe prices are on par with what you'd expect to pay at Z Pizza, and it's worth it. The crust isn't greasy at all- it's perfect. \n\nThey have other things- sandwiches and salads, etc. but I haven't ventured beyond the pizza section of the menu yet. \n\nThey do deliver, but sadly for me I live two blocks south of the cut off point. Boo hoo.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "CAlxnkAuqNetlUmWtCQ_eQ", "review_id": "s8w6DRIeVgTvG3CWZDseTA", "text": "I have only had the pizza delivery from here, but damn, was it good.\nNot cheap, over $40 to feed four us, but well worth it.\nIt was hot, it tasted fresh, the ingredients were great.\nWe had the chicken alfredo pizza, which I was skeptical of. Alfredo has a tendency to be rich and over used. But it was a perfect balance. Absolutely wonderful.\nThe Queen Margherita pizza was awesome also. Again the ingredients were fresh and flavorful and the cheese was awesome (they use buffalo mozzarella).\nI say pizza is like sex. And this place is one helluva orgasm.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "SKiS7vpxynSwHaRMGzg53Q", "review_id": "TQxou8F5muT8Uk7NoQcMcA", "text": "This place has the worst fuckin service period!. The only reason I continue to eat there is because the food is bangin!!!.. This is the only place I know of where the delivery driver answers the phone,takes your order and then asks for a tip before the food has even been delivered, that's rude in my book. I will probably end up with a lugii in my food when they read this post. I have eaten in the actual restraunt too and have too admit the service there was also shitty. The only reason I have to put this negative review up so hopefully they will fix their problems, I am pretty sure anyone who has ordered food from here has had a simular experiance as my family. Food is good though and I would rate the food a 10 out of 10. If  you read this post pizza heaven please don't spit in my food next time I order.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "C6IOtaaYdLIT5fWd7ZYIuA", "review_id": "z_uXoGeBT3fNjkJwTgE4Nw", "text": "it is a really cool place. Good Pizza but nothing crazy. Great for a quick lunch. \n\nJust watch out they only take debit if it is over $5. The lunch special is not over $5. DUH... raise the price to $5 stuuupid. Also if you want a cup togo ... $0.25 more. They are rude and to the point but in a Ny kinda way. \n\nThey do serve Mt Dew and have WIFI for free. (the code is 1234567891, incase you live near here lol)", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AzGhWXjSNPYaoeUT5W11-A", "review_id": "kVMuQCD0O0Hi0QuYTGQraw", "text": "Now let me preface this review by saying I am an East Coast gal with over 30 yrs experience in eating the BEST Pizza & I absolutely love the crust (hand tossed of course) @ Pizza Heaven. I was walking back from the Christmas light show and saw the PH sign in Neon Orange calling me into this place.  Right Choice. Since then I have been there weekly and sometimes twice a week.   The crust is crunchy and the cheese is delicately melting throughout.  I always get mine with pepperoni but when ever I spot someone else pizza looking a smelling divine (pardon the pun Heavenly) I change the order to find that I now have another favorite  Ranch Chicken Pizza. Who would have thought cheddar cheese would taste that good on pizza. TRY IT!!!!  One thing, service is different in the day time, counter lady is very helpful in knowing the menu there & that's a plus and when I come during the evening, the sit and be waited on service is not so terrific.The boys tend to sit at the counter and surf the phones and talk with the kitchen staff and forget about the tables. I'd rather come during the day or take out to get better service.\nWish they had a full bar to sit at that would be fun and an outside venue too.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "C6IOtaaYdLIT5fWd7ZYIuA", "review_id": "TuChPGbTkYGnpoSp5CsouQ", "text": "Sometimes places redeem themselves.... \nHere is a note I received the other day. \n\n\"Thanks to you... \nFYI \nPizza Heaven changed this promptly and do not charge for cups and take cc for anything now.\" \n\nWay to go guys!", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AzGhWXjSNPYaoeUT5W11-A", "review_id": "XlhsiYoQZj1kEmf6G8I7eg", "text": "Now that I have been going out a little more since moving to Phx, I have found other restaurants that I feel very at home in. This has been on of my favorites.......till now.............  I usually come during the day time to avoid the   candle light atmosphere. I bring my lap top (WIFI free) but I came in  tonight and found the music so annoying. If only they would get real musicians that sound good while dining instead of the young kid who is ALWAYS there, Don't they ever change their songs.  Pizza still good but anything else is boring like the music. Boring shouldn't be LOUD. I found Cibos and will stick with them for now", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9naiHrcKCUe_YFXyStyL6g", "review_id": "ydRKCDuyxlCb2FXMHYFGGQ", "text": "Good pizza, lousy service!  I have been buying take out pizza from Pizza Heaven for some time now (even back  when  they were on 7th and about Highland).  So I  decided to dine in once.  What a  mistake.  We sat for over 30 minutes and no  service.  The place wasn't that  busy but apparently business  is so good they don't have to wait on customers.  If you want take out, then I recommend  it, but for dining in, forget it.  Hence the two star rating.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "FGZkbk4G9lUfBrT4BlsyGg", "review_id": "4fZCWU7ayi_Zv4zHTwVSWg", "text": "OK, I think I'm more than a fan of this place! \nA girl I had dated introduced me to, and I have been hooked ever since. Its something in the sauce, try it! So good- and also, some nights they have a band and all the time its free Wi-Fi", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hHimxg0RrR4--yOwj0mOGg", "review_id": "CwOz38nQKV417x6vLMqrlg", "text": "Good pizza, not the best I've ever had.  It's cheap; you can get 2 cheese slices & a drink for $4. $0.50 per topping per slice.  Friendly staff, but the service is a little bit slow.  My friend had to wait 47 min for his pizza last Tuesday, but usually it's not that bad.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "N1koTSTyiLCD8zH0rHSh4w", "review_id": "hC4tqU_UaAuKVyBDGBSEHA", "text": "oh yeah they updated the soy cheese used to a vegan version and it is super tasty! Get some tonight, Vegans Unite!", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Bwo_j9OGpZN60T5HxKOTeA", "review_id": "_BrKOgsi2jJZLu7XWNCbhg", "text": "The quality of food here is fantastic. Very good value for the price. They are happy to customize anything for you, especially the pizza. There are vegetarian options. Good salads and sandwiches. Tasty pasta dishes. Free wifi. They sometimes have live entertainment that not everyone appreciates (psst, the musician is the owner's son) - if that's you, just order takeout. The pizza here is better than anywhere else in a 5 mile radius.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nc3cqVN0UuB3m50-CcMftw", "review_id": "2s5qgI_aiUlCRrgszx2tgg", "text": "I moved to Phx in July 2001, having only visited once during December with friends from Ohio/Michigan. When it came time to escape Ohio, initially with a very good friend who wanted to move to Tucson to acclimate us to city life (I was raised in a village of 500+- people, including the rural setting of my parents) and within five years move to Phoenix, just so we didn't suffer culture shock. Remember, I'd only been in Phx for 3 days up to that point in my life, with neither friend nor family binding me to Arizona. However, he decided the week before our departure date that he wasn't ready to move so far away from family. I, however, had turned in my month's notice to both my full-time job as a journalist and part-time job at Wal-Mart (don't judge me! The employee discount was worth it) so had to make a decision: Tucson or Phoenix. It was during the final minutes, literally, that I mapped out my trip to Phoenix. See, my dad's a truck driver and I have some of his ability to navigate through cities and states using this amazing invention called an atlas. Thanks to Grandma O'Neill, I had such a magical device in my possession, and wrote out in a matter of minutes the best route to drive my Kia Sportage and U-haul trailer from Northwest Ohio to Central Arizona, avoiding toll roads and steep inclines. Unfortunately, I had to drive through the panhandle of Texas, where I almost decided I'd had enough and was going to return to Ohio. But, I drove on. And on, and on... \n\nWhat this has to do with Pizza Heaven is simply background information. After 2.5 days of driving and sleeping in a truck stop one night, I was ready to settle in and have a filling meal. A pizza, actually. And something that would inaugurate my coming to a new home: Mexican Pizza. Refried bean and cheese and green onions...it's a shame I couldn't find it on their menu after returning a year later. But, PH managed to offer specialty pizzas that filled that void (almost :( ) and has been a stand-by for several events at a friend's house. [My friend's house is outside their delivery range and we gladly pay the extra fee, which says a lot.] \n\nAlthough I've only eaten inside the restaurant twice, and must agree that service tended to be on the slower side, this did allow our groups to mingle more and enjoy the pizza and wine at our leisure. \n\nThanks for the memories, Pizza Heaven. You've remained solid in my heart since the day I drove into town and stayed at the only hotel on the only street I could recall in this wonderful City. I ;hearts& PHX.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eMFD4FA8NVAlUAeBl4EVNw", "review_id": "tsw_0e1knb8Y4MFAdt36eA", "text": "I love this place! Great pizza at a great price! This place is clean and for the price can't be beat! Is this place Pizza Blanco? No, but for the location, price and value...well...Delicious!", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-yZJr73bAoPtlpHUL7JBzg", "review_id": "AJCgadBcF5J9JD9d1SvrVA", "text": "The Pizza Bianca with ricotta is worth 5 stars all by itself. I read some bad reviews by other Yelpers about this restaurant and I guess you must have gotten the wrong thing on the wrong day. I love this place.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "l81ILmOhky5bG7o4r3rkhQ", "review_id": "k1iEjQYakeWi9QXMjrG55w", "text": "Judging by some of these reviews, I believe that anything four or five stars was done by someone who went from domino's to this.\n\nI've been to this place several times... it's family owned, it's clean, but pizza heaven it is not.\n\nTheir pizza is good and nothing more.  I liked it, but it wasn't out of this world, I had the Pizza Bianca and it does not deserve 5 stars. It's OK. that's it.\n\nI really don't understand how places like this on yelp get such high reviews, but I have a theory:\n\nPeople who do not venture out beyond their safe zone develop a relative reality.\n\nLet's just say this about Pizza Heaven:\nThere wasn't anything bad about the place.  They have music sometimes, but it's a duo fronted by the owner's son.  They're so-so, just like the pizza, no wrong notes, but I won't be buying their album soon.\n\nI wouldn't come here unless I was invited by someone, in which I would still come, but I can think of 20 pizza places that are better than this and many of those 20 are cheaper.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7_UE_JYM6dXUb_kGeUMRBQ", "review_id": "CHSW_yLU2SaQPCFzRLQyYw", "text": "My fiance and I ended up here after having no luck with finding an open pizza place for an early dinner. \nAlthough this is a little place, quite cramped, with loads of tables and chairs, the staff was extremely friendly and the server was sharp as a tack, and super attentive. \nWe had a simple pepperoni pizza and a Greek salad and we were both quite impressed. The pizza came out of the kitchen hot. The crust was thin, chewy and crispy on the edges. \nI really like this place because it's a no-frills pizza place that uses fresh ingredients. I also like it because it's family-owned and operated...so tired of huge chain places, you know?\nI grabbed a magnet (which boasts delivery service, heck yes!) and a to-go menu on my way out the door. We'll surely be back.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 11, "useful": 9, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "sU6CHiGFIK0Fo_zjTWy5qA", "text": "When I get excited, I squeal like the little child that I am. Another childlike quality I posses is the overwhelming love and affection for pizza, so you can only imagine the complete and utter detestation that I felt when I learned I had food allergies to gluten, eggs, and dairy. \n\nMy poor little baby heart just broke. That is, until I learned that Pizza Heaven, appropriately named, was placed on this planet, in this very city, right down the road from my home, just for people like me. \n\nGluten Free Dough. Vegan Cheese. Abundant Toppings. Yeah - I squealed. I ate the shit out of that pizza. I even loved it on day two. And day three. And if Pizza Heaven doesn't watch out, I'm going to be back again every night for the next week. \n\nThe place is uber cute. The staff is friendly. The location is great. The parking is accommodating. They have \"regular\" food (pizza, subs, pasta, etc). And they serve booze. \n\nThank you for catering to us pain-in-the-ass children that were put on the planet to make everyone's life difficult!", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0VptqMr6enVCnqRjVYs4NQ", "review_id": "SB3HzmP8hkUmBDOr2AB8PA", "text": "I have been wanting to try out Pizza Heaven since I heard about it around 6 months ago. If your Vegan, getting a decent pie is tough, tougher if you are in Phoenix, tougher still if you reside in......mmmm...let's say Mississippi.\n\nWe are planning a move to CenPho and trying to try out our new hood before we actually get there so it's exciting to try some new places, hoping you will find your new favorite \"spot\". Unfortunately on my first pass, Pizza Heaven only gets 3 stars.\n\nWe did take-out and the person taking the order was friendly and nice enough but it took him 3-4 times to get the order correct. We just wanted 3 veggies on one half, a different 3 veggies on the other half. Somehow they couldn't do that or it would have been more(which I really don't understand, yes it's a different vegetable but it's only a half order....anyway) so we only got two and some breadsticks and marinara. \n\nThe place seems cool enough, good location, cozy atmosphere inside - next time we will definitely dine in. We got our pizza promptly and headed home. The large(14\") pizza was $18.50, I'm no whining cheapo but that's certainly not cheap, average maybe, but not cheap. \n\nVegan cheese is a bit tough to master(Daiya is the best and at more pizza places now). I think this is either Teese or Cheezly which are both decent but the problem was it was barely melted at all. The temp needs to be high enough and maybe I just got one that had a bad spot in the oven, we had to throw it in the oven and broil the top for a few minutes before eating which is kind of ridiculous but whatever, no biggie.\n\nThe pizza was good, seemed fresh, nothing extraordinary but decent. The breadsticks and marinara were excellent.\n\nKudos needs to be given for a pizza place in Phoenix that offers a vegan pie, as well as gluten free crust options. Most owners would scoff at the idea so I commend them as they are one of the few.\n\nI will try this place again and dine in next time, maybe they will grab a star back from me.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qMCT8OblN3finTvXcba-oA", "review_id": "MvO6SMdvpWkRJOuDSj24yg", "text": "You know that smell a plate gets that hasn't been washed properly after you eat eggs or chicken? That's what Pizza Heaven's wings taste like. Not to mention they were chewy almost as if the wings had been reheated in a microwave and then \"fresh\" sauce was poured on top. I asked to please have my wings remade and it was the same thing over again. The waitress mentioned that their wings are baked and that might be reason for the consistency of the meat and the smell. Oh, ok, stupid me. That explains it. I give the place 2 stars for an ok cheese pizza.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1PWFPOmqvLx3sGKuuKQr9Q", "review_id": "7F2k6BaG4mGs2qGl1ZI24g", "text": "This place is very tasty and the service is always friendly.  The prices aren't bad, either.\n\nThe downside is that the owner's son fancies himself a musician, so if you go there on the wrong night, you're treated to some pretty middling live music.  It's nice that they are supportive of him, but sometimes I just want to eat pizza and have a conversation with my friends.  If the band is playing or setting up, you might wanna consider getting your pizza to go.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FTp6A1hWvdINhk-7lZRsTw", "review_id": "obzNrp_sgPaG4gzXIS5TIg", "text": "I have been coming here for three years and I have yet to find a better pizza joint in town.  My family and I come every Friday night to hear the live music-eric and jimmy are awesome!  For all you haters, maybe you'd better stick with Little Ceasar's because you clearly don't appreciate good pizza!  I've had almost everything on the menu and have never been disappointed.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_GVAV2LjUWEs9fGjslex_A", "review_id": "LQ8eZ84Tl4qyGHY2_D3Vhw", "text": "We had their cheese pizza and wings, it was pretty good. The best thing about the pizza was the crust. The wings were nothing special.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "0dgQa81w5it1PMpGpC_L0A", "review_id": "lw8fdvX4Yzp5lxSvV4zNvQ", "text": "Not bad!  The fam and I went out for dinner tonight, and the Husband was happy to discover that Pizza Heaven not only has gluten-free pizza, but wings and pasta too!  A gluten-free trifecta!\n\nIt is great to have so many options, and the pizza and honey-hot wings were fairly tasty... but it wasn't anything extraordinary.  Just a basic casual pizza spot, where you won't be terribly embarrassed if your 4-year-old throws a temper tantrum.  Umm.. not that that happened to us, or anything... \n\nThe highest point was the service.  Our server was incredibly attentive and took great care of us.  Thanks!", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7brf9WC0Gr_7bUBXEHs9FA", "review_id": "_sjd87iuaO9IXHkxXmqVwQ", "text": "I had the day off of work last Monday so decided to celebrate with some pizza.  I had never been to Pizza Heaven before, but pass it every day on 7th Street on my way home from work.  The atmosphere is warm and inviting with true ambience (rare in the strip mall Phoenix culture).  Orders are placed in the front and a number is provided to you.  I have to say that the guy taking the order was helpful and courteous.  I had some questions and he answered them with a smile - not an attitude!\n\nI ended up sharing a Greek style salad (it had artichokes and a red vinegar/oil olive dressing = Greek style).  The portion was generous and the salad as delicious.  The main course was an extra large thick crust pizza.   It was cooked perfectly and the sauce was simple, yet tasty.\n\nPizza Heaven is suitable for adults and children alike.  \n\nI will be back.................!", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0VptqMr6enVCnqRjVYs4NQ", "review_id": "0uDbvJaCdzryXzaxaWhUYg", "text": "I wish this update was for a bump up to 4 stars, unfortunately it is not. If I had written this Friday night and they didn't offer good vegan options it could have easily been a 1 star review.\n\nThe funny part of this saga is I had completely forgotten about my prior review which had to do with Pizza Heaven figuring out orders with different toppings, charges, etc. \n\nRecently I have been complaining about how expensive Z pizza has been getting, Pizza Heaven's location is closer and I thought would be cheaper so here goes; round two.\n\nThe order: 3 topping large pizza with vegan cheese, on their menu listed for $17.50. When I arrived to pick up the pie I was told \" That will be $27.?? \" What?!?! \"No, I just had a 3 topping pizza, just one...nothing else\".\n\nThis is where the discussion began on how they charge for toppings, apparently their policy is to rip people off? I think we all learned in the 4th grade (ok maybe not) if you put 3 toppings on one half and 3 toppings on the second half you have used the same amount of toppings for the pie - the toppings may be different yes, but the net amount of toppings used (and might I add purchased by the establishment) is still the same. Since my girlfriend can't stand onions, and I hate those little black olives we each had our own side of 3 toppings each BUT...get this....were charged for 6 toppings! Recap: no more toppings were used total on the pizza but because they were all different apparently they have made it a policy to charge for 6 toppings. The vegan cheese was also an extra $2 but not listed on their menu online (or at the restaurant). \n\nThey ended up comping me for one topping and I didn't throw too much of a fight because I knew I would not be coming back anytime soon. Once I got home and tried the pizza it did nothing more then seal the deal. It wasn't the worse pizza but it was mediocre at best.\n\nI don't feel great about writing this review, I really want to love and support independent businesses in Phoenix but when they have crazy policies like this and I have to spend $27+ to get a large mediocre pizza I need to draw the line somewhere. Phoenix has very few vegan pizza options but right now it seems like the corporate giants win again - I can get a large surfboard vegan pizza at Whole Foods, with any 3 toppings on any half, which tastes great for $15.99; no hassles.\n\nLastly I would like to comment that the girl working the cashier was very friendly and very courteous even though I was displaying clear signs of being utterly appalled. Even when I left she was still very friendly, it's safe to say she saved this from being a one star review, kudos to you.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DfxzHI4TjGTUuFELonH5wA", "review_id": "PNeS9xG0-_ANsTCmcWiMCQ", "text": "An old friend introduced Pizza Heaven to me about 5 1/2 years ago and now i live in the neighborhood, which is a bit dangerous!  I love this pizza and my all time favorite is the Pizza Bianca,  then next would be the Queen Margherita.  I have had many white pizzas with this place making the best and you can get it with ricotta when requested.  \n\nTheir pizza slice deals are tasty and filling.  The chicken wings are good but I prefer them much more crispy than how they serve them, but the sauce is quite good.  I have not tried any other items from the menu because I just can't get past needing the delicious taste of the Pizza Bianca.\n\nSquisito!", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vNuUJWn6lyMbDhp7OegBLQ", "review_id": "DNewgt-7tRGa4-fuWRLqTQ", "text": "I found Pizza Heaven while trying to find a pizza that would be conducive for my date who was lactose intolerant. Pizza Heaven was a good pick for the date it has a great atmosphere and good food. There was live music which was fun. my only drawback is that the prices seemed a little high. \nNot that I blame them, b/c everyone makes mistakes, but they did end up bringing out the wrong pizza, making my date sick. To there credit they tried to do what they could to make the situation right. I guess I would have expected a comped meal where we only comped our appetizer and brought our correct pizza. \nI would recommend Pizza Heaven especially for vegans or the lactose intolerant just make sure that have your order right :)", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iwyDK_AZd-Wjs0JIG56rcw", "review_id": "IQ1eSggNpKEGQN7-CNhPbA", "text": "I am personally moved to write this review because I am passionate about telling the TRUTH:  This restaurant \"Pizza Heaven\" was given the perfect name for it's contribution.  Not only do they serve the Best pizza with crust that has the \"crispy chewy-ness\" that one can only Dream of, but there is a most delightful, amiable young entertainer and he plays a whole cache of great songs through many decades of music mostly by heart.  Erick Hasbun is ALWAYS sweet and considerate and loves to do any request that can be satisfied to the gamut of customers.  Come to \"Pizza Heaven\" if you Truly intend to be delighted by their tranquil atmosphere, their evident loving passion for their craft, and for the BEST pizza that you can have outside of Italy!  Have a good time and bring no less than joy to this beautiful place!  (I am a vegan, and for all vegetarians/vegans out there, please note that they also have the most \"cheese-like\" cheese I have had since I had my last real cheese pizza!)\n\nWarm Regards,\nChristof Catlin", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UvuCdg-4pDQB9IzVs5Iz6Q", "review_id": "2A8KRSP8vCzn3GlxZFVP8Q", "text": "I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PLACE!  If you want a GREAT PIZZA in a WARM, QUAINT environment then this is the place for you.  One of the first things I noticed at Pizza Heaven was that it is family run.  It was such a pleasure to see the whole family chipping in to make such a great place, down to the son of the owner playing music for all to enjoy!  I came to Pizza Heaven specifically to try their VEGAN pizza.  I have had Vegan Cheese before and I was a little apprehensive to try it, but to my amazement it was AMAZING!  This was the first time since I have been vegan that I have had a pizza that actually tasted like a traditional pizza.  I was blown away!  The next day while I was in town I did go to Z Pizza and tried their Vegan Cheese.  Though I did also enjoy Z Pizza's establishment, hands down PIZZA HEAVEN blew their pizza away!\n\nSincerely,\n\nRick D.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iwyDK_AZd-Wjs0JIG56rcw", "review_id": "XzL-2gXQ6NqKCJEtjL-OPw", "text": "Since this review is not appearing on Pizza Heaven's Review site I am re-posting it.  This place deserves GREAT REVIEWS!\nI am personally moved to write this review because I am passionate about telling the TRUTH:  This restaurant \"Pizza Heaven\" was given the perfect name for it's contribution.  Not only do they serve the Best pizza with crust that has the \"crispy chewy-ness\" that one can only Dream of, but there is a most delightful, amiable young entertainer and he plays a whole cache of great songs through many decades of music mostly by heart.  Erick Hasbun is ALWAYS sweet and considerate and loves to do any request that can be satisfied to the gamut of customers.  Come to \"Pizza Heaven\" if you Truly intend to be delighted by their tranquil atmosphere, their evident loving passion for their craft, and for the BEST pizza that you can have outside of Italy!  Have a good time and bring no less than joy to this beautiful place!  (I am a vegan, and for all vegetarians/vegans out there, please note that they also have the most \"cheese-like\" cheese I have had since I had my last real cheese pizza!)\n\nWarm Regards,\nChristof Catlin", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wSiZa_6c4VX_WMjmRLzblg", "review_id": "QKzTxopWO3tC96wXX_nUWA", "text": "My brother had the Chipotle Chicken Pasta and I am going back for that myself soon. I stuck to basic pizza. Great lunch deal. 2 slices of pizza and a drink for $4.00. They even have gluten free options available, which is great for GF people. I want to try the Chipotle Shrimp Pasta too.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "0VptqMr6enVCnqRjVYs4NQ", "review_id": "qIRYgsjBm1ZHxgsOBkeNJw", "text": "My last review was hard to swallow, it wasn't something that I particularly liked doing. Having said that, I am proud to say I can't possibly give Pizza Heaven anything less then 5 stars now. This is why:\n\nTwo days after posting my last review, I was contacted through Yelp by the owner. She had even found my phone number and email address and contacted me there as well, after I didn't respond promptly she tried me again......it was evident she wanted to make things right and talk about my experience at Pizza Heaven. Over the next two weeks we discussed the issue and she apologized more then once and explained what had happened. We talked a bit about the compromises and challenges to running your own business and I found out all about where she sourced her Vegan cheese from, how to order other items Vegan at the restaurant, and about a new vegan sausage she was trying. Suffice to say that the owner cares immensely about her business and her customers. If all owners cared this much we might have a real dining dilemma (does Yelp exist in a society if every place warrants 5 stars??).\n\nI am happy to say that the owner made things right to my satisfaction (and then some) and I am also eager to let veg heads know about the new Vegan sausage - its pretty damn good. I have gotten two pies since my last review (sausage and green pepper) and they have been much better.\n\nI am glad that Pizza Heaven is now back on my pizza rotation. I am even more thrilled that we have owners like we have at Pizza Heaven here in Phoenix.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "F6QsMoJdvtohlbnST-fDyQ", "review_id": "qaJqMrBGNaHTj-gtW2gXIw", "text": "I really love this restaurant! The food is always very good. I have been there many times and tried many different things.  At night it can be semi romantic.They dim the lights and they have live music. The wings are very good, as well as the meals and pizza. The coffee is never hot for some reason.  That would be about the only thing i could find wrong. They used to be a small little dive restaurant and have now moved several years ago to the location they are now. Food has always been good though. Sometimes dives are the best! It is family owned and run so  i think that is why they take such pride in the place. A very good thing. They have their own parking lot but, not many spaces on a busy  night. Great place for a meal at any time.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "1PWFPOmqvLx3sGKuuKQr9Q", "review_id": "IMqXMNQ8Mo7UrEafQDyv5g", "text": "I just need to update this with some new things I've found to like about Pizza Heaven.  First of all: the vegan cheese they have here is delicious.  I didn't know they had it and was stuck getting lousy Z Pizza when I was eating with my vegan or lactose-intolerant friends.  Not only does it get the job done, it gets the job done well enough that no one, not even me, misses the real cheese.\n\nSecond:  Not only is Pizza Heaven is open on Sundays, it's open until 10 PM on Sundays.  All those pizza restaurants that think that no one really NEEDS pizza on a Sunday can suck it.  Sometimes no other food will do.  And luckily for Phoenicians, they have an excellent family-owned option when that Sunday craving hits.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-GNcVLtPu1QlJ07cMRe4zw", "review_id": "qhL1l-3nfOQ90zG44MUHgw", "text": "The pizzas are good, but nothing special. However, the calzones, especially in their wheat crust, are the best ones I've ever eaten.  Those things are amazing!  Try them with either meatballs or their home made sausage.  These babies are huge and really, really good.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uZyzPG8Gkjwld9fHpPBd1g", "review_id": "wRLpqUIoTWsF1r2L6OxStQ", "text": "I had a little piece of 'Heaven'!!! Pizza Heaven that is!! I drive by this place every single day, thinking...hmmmm, I need to try this place. With it being on 7th St, the cars go by so fast, its hard for me to slow down my car to check it out. So, today I stopped on it. (Please note there is limited parking) So I walk in, pleasantly surprised to see a really nice establishment. Nice waiting area for To Go orders with 2 high top tables and a lunch counter. The menu is displayed really largely above the entrance to the dining room, so easy to read. They have take away menus to look at too. The guy at the counter was really pleasant as well. Now on to the food!\n\nThere was so much to choose from, including homemade lasagna, pizza, pasta, ravioli, sandwichs etc.  Very appealing menu options, I could hardly decide! Please note, they have gluten free and wheat options for crust and vegan and organic items too!! Great for ANYONE!\nI decided on the meal deal: 1 slice of pizza (1 topping), side salad, and 1 pop (or soda as AZ people say). All for $5.50 ($6.01 total) Great deal. So it only took around 5 mins and my order was ready. The pizza looked great! Not greasy and it had quality cheese and toppings and a good size slice! I got the mushroom as my topping (so good). The crust was crisp and delish. And the side salad was a nice healthy size as well. It has carrots, tomatoes, carrots, and cabbage slices on it. And the dressing, I chose was ranch. In fact, the dressing was that \"restaurant ranch\" that only true ranch dressing lovers will truely understand. :o) Great flavor  (not a glue-type quality like some places serve)\n\nOverall, great staff, nice setting, and good food! I will definitely not just drive by this place anymore, I will stop in more often!! :o)", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LesgRhVudEX_JNhV4CbCqA", "review_id": "YDQtV8IPScXq9Lqf6zsWVw", "text": "Eatable but nothing special . Pizza was ok .", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i6b5_vf-hmSwdo-xY5kQVQ", "review_id": "Vk-5f0bPiEw_qG1G5bhQnQ", "text": "A fun lunch joint close to the Central corridor, but with restrictive parking, so their delivery service is handy for those in-office events.\n\nThe menu is easy to navigate, and if you're a \"slice and a soda\" kind of guy, this is your place. Well, two slices, anyway. The counter help was efficient and suggested several combinations he preferred, which we fond helpful.  We were sorted through the ordering/payment process in under 30 seconds, start to finish. \n\nI had a great Chicken Florentine sandwich, and my companion ordered the Meatball Parmigiana. Both were a little slow in their preparation, but were put up to the window piping hot and with a fresh bag of Lay's potato chips.  The chicken was properly cooked, and the sub roll it was served on was slightly crunchy, but mostly chewy, and tasted fresh-baked. The mozzarella was a tad lacking, and the mushrooms tasted blanched, but the fresh spinach made up for all that.\n\nThe meatball parm was a delight, as the meatballs lacked that disgusting MSG-esque aftertaste and filler so common with cheap, frozen commissary-style meatballs. The sauce, well, that was just delightful - a little acidic and sweet, but tasting fully of ripened tomatoes all the way. This sandwich was adorned with kalamata olives and roasted peppers. Yum.\n\nThe ambiance is \"deli-meets-Olive Garden\" (in a way), and count on waiting in line for the bathroom facilities when it's lunch rush. There is room to have a bunch of people in the back room, but it will get incredibly noisy. Screaming children have no place here.\n\nBottom line:  Reasonably priced, decent ambiance, awful parking, delightful staff.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nXFteEd3o2Fi7opr3M4ZFw", "review_id": "8GGO7GvsVRemB3w8Hic9BQ", "text": "Let me start by saying my husband and I drive all the way from far East Mesa to eat here as often as we can, which isn't as much as we want to since I don't live in Central Phx anymore :( We've gotten to know the owner Patricia and her son Erick since we go there on either Friday or Saturday night to hear the live music and eat the yummy food. The Baked Ziti is my favorite and my husband loves the Calzone. We both love the pizza and the baked wings as well.  I'm drooling as I type this. \n\nOur love of this place does not stop at the food though. We actually had Erick Hasbun, the owners son play at our wedding and had the food catered from there as well. They brought it all the way to Gilbert and it was amazing! Erick is an awesome singer and guitar player and we couldn't be happier with how the food turned out. Everyone loved it! The Spinach Chicken Alfredo (I think thats what it was) was something we had at the wedding that I had never tried and it was amazing too! That pan was eaten up first! That was a hit!\n\nI will end this by saying Thank You Pizza Heaven for always being worth the drive! Can't wait until we can make it down there again very soon!\n\nThanks!\nKathy and Bob Vidican", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Cp-PV8rsypbO-xBrQ6KmQg", "review_id": "GqTGcB60GjQv9IoI6uaoMQ", "text": "I love that Phoenix is a pizza mecca... people don't realize that our little melting pot is rife with premiere pizza joints. This is one of those places... You could chuck a rock from the front door and break the glass of one or two other pizza places, but you wouldn't be able to find anything else within walking distance worth eating.... \n\nThe kid behind the counter was really nice and the slice I had was delicious... spicy pepperonis and tasty crust. My only gripe would be that it tasted a bit re-heated, but those of you familiar with pizza by the slice joints will probably enjoy that. I can't expect them to cook an entire fresh pizza for me just to eat one slice... especially in the mid-afternoon. \n\nThe place was clean and the bathroom was pretty nice. I'll be back.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TitYPZtCxlog6HM743LobQ", "review_id": "0LSBIcq_er1P3CjSTQ11ww", "text": "This pizza joint is one of the best in town!! We have been eating there for over a year and haven't gone wrong yet with our favorites. The wings are cooked perfectly with the meat falling off the bone with great options for homemade sauce. the hand tossed pizza is mouthwatering and our creation is always cooked to perfection --Canadian Bacon, Ricotta Cheese, Mushrooms, and Meatballs!!! AWESOME! The service is always quick and friendly and the delivery is fast and the pizza is HOT!", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "nbofxFWHORebBHh10OgYLA", "review_id": "Bze5ljxyUkiD1RzMxCl8kA", "text": "OMG SO IT WAS HAPPY HOUR and I was meeting a hungry friend at the bar who wanted to EAT PIZZA. I hastily scoured yelp for a decent place to grab a pizza in Central Phoenix, and Pizza Heaven jumped OUT at me!! Better yet, there was a 50% off any Pizza coupon in The Entertainment Book!! WOO! I was greeted by a stylish and friendly staff, pizza was ready within 20 minutes of my phone call, and WOW!! Such a great pie!! Fresh basil in the sauce!! A mix of nice cheeses! Great pepperoni!!! Exquisite crust!!! I CAN'T WAIT TO EAT MOAR.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mKAjaoumV6-MZFUTP0Eznw", "review_id": "7hVHduzf-8Q0WL3Wb4xzBA", "text": "My neighbor brought one home for us to celebrate my belated birthday - Queen Margherita pizza was very good;  a basic pie with quality ingredients that shine through.  Well done.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ec4bUR0GF8wGVxnJkwV31A", "review_id": "ryH068tSWVD9VrS-mmJL7g", "text": "Needed a late dinner (after 8) fix and this place is right down the street.  Had a coupon from the entertainment book that was about to expire so we thought we would give it a try.  I used to eat at Pizza Heaven when it was further south along 7th St and always had a good meal.\nI called in and order for the works pizza and picked it up a short 20 minutes later, starving.  The pizza was ready when I got there and the counter girl was friendly.  These guys know how to make a pie!  Very tasty and an abundance of toppings.  Getting ready to have some for lunch!  \nI think my girlfriend and I will be eating there with more frequency in the future and trying some of the other menu items.  I can walk there from my house, they have live music every Friday and they serve beer and wine!  And for those who might be interested, the offer vegan cheese and gluten free crust.  Not for me though.  I want the real stuff and Pizza Heaven can definitely provide that.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a6Z4Crg4sPkyvdcS07G7dg", "review_id": "zIm1GfAAEFfjANOTb-dpIw", "text": "Hubby and I have been here a few times for date night and with kids for dinner after work.  We love this place, pizza is excellent and the atmosphere is very relaxing. They have a young guy singing, I believe he is the owners son. He is verrrry talented and I really enjoy listening to him sing. Nothing worse than listening to someone sing and you know they have no talent, but this is not the case with him. When we come to Pizza Heaven its always a treat for us. Good food and entertainment for sure.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N7T6hOunTPxLk2AiWrQEmg", "review_id": "Jc6VPHd7lI3uDOALBsMuTg", "text": "I personally was not overly excited about the pizza, but my girlfriend and I also split an order of some crazy spicy chicken pasta - it was absolutely awesome.  THAT ITEM was a 5-star meal.  Also, the Tira Misu was straight out of a box, still half frozen.  It was GOOD, but I wouldnt pay $5 for a store-bought Tira Misu slice again...", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "efUcLl2QBUm4cjQ4lgf5Tg", "review_id": "bzouylA_PuhuTD-34otCRA", "text": "I love that this place has a variety of vegan options. The calzone with soy cheese and soy sausage is delicious! The vegan pizza delight is also tasty. The owner and staff are great too. My only complaint is how much more the vegan calzone is compared to the regular ones.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Rt9buf_pvzCN9gH-g_eFvA", "review_id": "JLhB3YxN7TRVbH7e2C9TMg", "text": "DELICIOUS vegan pizza here! They use follow your heart cheese and gardein crumbles. The hand tossed crust is really good. And they have fat tire beer. Our waitress was really nice too!\nWe ordered a handtossed vegan pizza with vegan cheese, vegan sausage, green olives and garlic. SO GOOD!", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1Ri3pmwcT28y_b9hWmlLDg", "review_id": "Qo7oAhIvTactkP4vDPyXdg", "text": "Great place to eat pizza if you are vegan!!  They offer vegan cheese (follow your heart) and vegan sausage (gardein).  Our server was very friendly and told us what products they used.  The pizza was amazing and delicious!  It's awesome that Phoenix has a place were vegetarians and vegans can go and get meat substitutes on a pie!", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FWW4j3wMpgsvTdvZho5gsw", "review_id": "6v2gJ_ws7EVsE_8DzQM9Lg", "text": "Good, solid food.  Their pizza is really tasty, and I have a strong love for a good wing...they have.\n\nTheir slice/salad/soda combo is a smoking deal.  Who doesn't love good food at a good bargain.\n\nService has always been courteous and consistent.\n\nLocally owned!!!!!\n\nAnd...they are right across the street from my mechanic.  So I can get good food while I wait.  BONUS!", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dji-3ZSLA33ndPPYT0p7BA", "review_id": "SDzewZmK6v3AR-nzjML7ww", "text": "I kinda don't want to review this place so that we can keep it as nice as it was on Friday. My husband and I got a night to ourselves so we tried this place out. It was delicious. But other than that, the service was wonderful, the live music was so cool, and the crowd was chill. Strange that everyone else in the restaurant opted to sit far from the music. We chose to be right by the band and it was the best decision ever. This place is great, it will definitely become a regular for us. We can't wait to take the kids!", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AHrK4xiaoZ9iuu2bUQqUiQ", "review_id": "5PZD0x6YM2CrLYhFjMu7Vw", "text": "allthough the pizza is pretty good  the delivery service is a rip off if you have half and half  its an extra $1.50 even if one half is just pepperoni # $3.00 delivery and then tax on top it makes the pizza pretty dam expensive   so i will not use them anymore", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "efUcLl2QBUm4cjQ4lgf5Tg", "review_id": "ImXzuciyB2Pe2MgMUAojEw", "text": "I stopped eating my pizza to write this review. I'm so super bummed to see that PH has changed their vegan cheese from follow your heart to daiya.  Not to knock daiya because honestly it's a decent cheese but not on this type of pizza. I will probably not order again unless they switch back....Please bring back follow your heart!", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "efUcLl2QBUm4cjQ4lgf5Tg", "review_id": "c7LOqOjPU5VlYd-EqmGwuA", "text": "Follow Your Heart is back - yay!! And always great communication from the owner - thanks!", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MfzQr1wAuA-Hj1eNHPqAgA", "review_id": "2bfQbWdXABIo5X0A4RaTuQ", "text": "I LOVE cheesy sausagey carb-laden food.  I also happen to be a vegan. so, Pizza Heaven was in fact HEAVEN for me.\n\nso many vegan options, all clearly marked on the menu.  I had the sausage parm sandwich.  PERFECTION. I started with a salad- salads are not why you eat at Pizza Heaven, but I needed to justify my redic sammie by having something healthy.\n\nthe kids had \"traditional\" (ie. with cow's milk cheese) pizza & were plenty happy.\n\nwait staff are friendly & very vegan savvy.  decor is really 1990s' Italian, love it.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hkktVdBvVDOxQg8oHE-jOA", "review_id": "eI3GZwzVfVxdaIbAUxj6hQ", "text": "I found this place by using Yelp and being a Vegan that hates Daiya cheese this was the place to be. They use follow you heart even though it is more expensive for them to get it. \n\nMe and my non Vegan boyfriend absolutely loved this dining experience. He could not tell that the cheese was a soy cheese, the pizza crust was awesome and the live acoustic music was wonderful.\n\nThe manager/ owner came by our table and many other tables to check and see how we liked the food and asked even if we had suggestions but we didn't ... everything was perfect. I will be back very soon.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mAD_n4LNMimbZPsPkvCJMw", "review_id": "9b_tHuDyF6PwZ3h0d6pBMw", "text": "This place was AWESOME!!!! The whole wheat pizza dough was the best I have ever tasted! You can tell the sauces were made with only the freshest ingredients, including the veggies - they were so fresh! The pizza was not dripping in oil which was a plus! My girls got the soy calzone and we got a veggie pizza. My girls licked their plates clean and so did we! Customer service was wonderful and we only wish they had more of these places in Cali!", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Yb29nRv-CP8wUUIYSuDFww", "review_id": "w3ObFgImVgIPBcjyUJljPA", "text": "Great place, not a lot of parking.  We ordered a pizza and chicken parm.  It was really good food and the service was great.  We will be visiting this place again!", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CO880lPXR9SIcbdahzAdOA", "review_id": "Wf0vau2jSUkALmAP3ZlJfA", "text": "This place has amazing vegan pizza.  Really, really amazing vegan pizza with soy cheese and soy sausage.  \n\nI think one of the hardest things about not being able to eat dairy is not being able to eat pizza, so this place is a dream come true for anyone who is dairy-free.  The style of the cheese (melts well), the thickness of the crust (tastes very similar to many East Coast pizzerias), and the subtle taste of sausage (it's made with fennel to give it taste without tasting too meaty) make this piece of pizza a serious slice of heaven.  \n\nThey have gluten-free pizza and the crust is from a local bakery.\n\nIf you happen to have a problem, talk to the owner.  She's very receptive.  Also, she's appreciative of inputs from vegans.  \n\nYum, yum, yum.  Go here.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7P9okhRRYG0hz02Fk7tRMw", "review_id": "_t_Xhqtud9kqCkDAgr_CSw", "text": "The location is easy to find, right on 7th Street in Phoenix and has off street parking.  \n\nUpon entering we found that there was an area to wait for take out orders and small adjoining dining area that we found dim and cozy.\n\nPizza Heaven not only has Follow Your Heart soy cheese but also vegan sausage.  In addition, if you're looking for gluten free crust they've got you covered. Personally I've never been a fan of sausage so there was no interest for me to try the vegan sausage, but I did go for my trusty stand by of double pineapple.  \n\nThe pizza was truly awesome and it was nice to have a bit of a change having the cheese since it had been so long. Note: from what I could see the smallest pizza I could get was a 12 inch, which is a size my husband and I would usually share.\n\nMy husband went non-vegan calzone that was HUGE and plenty for 2 meals, but he was pretty darn happy with his choice too.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5j7qmDZTAetaH0yXFnAFyw", "review_id": "t_qlrX-bmoAIG-OHxaC6fg", "text": "Random restaurant choice during a workday lunch, which turned out to be a good find!\nHad the lunch specials--a couple of cheese slices and a drink ($4.50, but extra for toppings) and the 1 slice (one topping), salad, and drink ($5.50). Salad was small and fresh--lettuce, tomato, carrots, and even some bacon bits! My slice was with sausage and cooked perfectly--very tasty!\nMy partner in crime had olives and mushrooms, which looked good and there definitely weren't any complaints. \nService was great, although it seemed as though one person (Drew) was the only one there, along with the chef. The atmosphere was smallish but cozy, nice ambiance overall. \nPrices are really reasonable and this place is apparently a great option for vegetarians/vegans.\nWill definitely go back to give the sandwiches a try when we're back in the area! Would definitely be interested in checking out the live music on the weekends.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ULYG4l-WygRCgSfqjZ4C-A", "review_id": "TBxZsZnqFo5hRRmUZFQjJA", "text": "My vegetarian boyfriend and I love Pizza Heaven's vegan sausage. He thought I had made a mistake when ordering, but I assured him that I hadn't - it really was vegan sausage. The sauce was flavorful and the crust perfectly baked. The dough ball dessert was terrible (can't remember what it was called), so pass on that. But, the pizza was the best we've ever had.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PwGc-ZpLD70ATbNdEi7uOA", "review_id": "YLfw3IcoykL4ANluAPKLDA", "text": "This place was an excellent find! It's a really cozy place, very clean.  The pizza was great and the breadsticks were the best I've had, very affordable too.  I got the soy sausage on our pizza and it was amazing. I have been there twice and received excellent service.  I will definitely be returning and would recommend this place to anyone.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 8, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "kffxYQVQsEpF1DVlQlcGCg", "review_id": "9_Y5NsS4x-Dn0bHsZ4DRLA", "text": "I have been to this place many times now over the years. Surprised it has taken me so long to review it. Maybe, I thought I had.\nAnyway. Great location. It used to be more south. It was a cool little hole in the wall back then. Now it is more like a cool little family restaurant. \nThey play live music even on certain days.\nTHe food is good, the atmosphere is not too bad.It is a nice place to go and not too bad on the wallet.\nOn a busy day or night parking can be tight. But,  other wise it is great. Check it out one day when you are on the East side of pghoenix. You just might like it.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X86LOo0a41VMlt_p0vDv1w", "review_id": "S8mk10XHHKmHArB6ikLyhA", "text": "First time ordering from Pizza Heaven. I picked this place because of the yelp reviews. Perhaps their regular crust pizza is great but this was by far the worst gluten-free pizza I've ever had(no exaggeration). The crust was tasteless and soggy like wet cardboard. I popped it into the oven to see if I could get e crust crispy but no luck. I'm so disappointed.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p5HzeAjc35ZBkOoyX-Gcxw", "review_id": "SVlnSiZznQtKRRbC9ANWrQ", "text": "We went to pizza heaven on a Tuesday evening, with the exception of one person sitting reading a book we were the only people in the restaurant. I wasn't sure if I should be happy or scared that the place was empty.  \n\nOverall the pizza was great. We were simple, cheese and pepperoni. We also ordered wings, half medium and half honey hot BBQ, both were HOT!! \n\nThey don't have milk for kids, if you have kids you know that this is important. They don't have draft beer but they said they were working on getting some. \n\nI would visit this place again.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ImT20Kp9M5S3SgmejnBsLw", "review_id": "Uj1D5RIYTcTcJiL2is12Bg", "text": "SO much yum.\n\nThey have an all vegan menu. it's delicious. I ordered the vegan baked ziti with soy sausage (Yum! and big! but i would have appreciated more distribution of cheese/sausage thru the pasta instead of just on top)\n\nthe calzone was quite good but i wish i hadn't gotten the broccoli in it.\n\nthe veggieballs (vegan meatballs) are SCRUMPTIOUS. get them. yum.\n\nThe angel bites....(marshmallow consistency fluffed fried dough with sugar on top.) lived up to their name. But they need some sort of fruity sauce or sorbet to accompany them to put them over the top.\n\nin short: don't miss this place especially if you're veg!", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GMkF0yJWwFRVO9kiGOcojQ", "review_id": "Kh9kdI2PdnjgnEEG9eFuEQ", "text": "I am confused about all the hype. I ordered a large pepperoni pizza (which was on special for 11.99) and 20 wings. My order came out to $34.00.\n\nHoly shit! $1.10 per wing? Are you serious? \"Better be some damn good wings\", I thought to myself..\n\nHomie on the phone said my delivery would take 30-45 minutes. Ya.. No. Add an hour to that. \n\nPizza and wings finally arrived, and I was fucking starving.. Honestly.. the pizza was bad. I want chewy crust, flavorful sauce, and stretchy cheese. Pizza Heaven offers none of these mandatory pizza components..\n\nThe wings were soggy on the outside, and over cooked on the inside. The meat was tough, and stringy.\n\nWhat a waste of time, and money. Don't be fooled by some of the reviews on here.. What I experienced was nothing short of Pizza Hell-", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Vibtr-_DiDbwZqaxKK8SYw", "review_id": "vmxUDAJzMnOfHYKzRSES1A", "text": "TOTALLY LOVE THIS PLACE. Always worth the drive and definitely worth the extra couple bucks. If you're a ricotta fan, the Pizza Bianca rocks my world!!", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TCeV7-l5eppvrtFk_svEpg", "review_id": "-UP_TzikDhc-L23LyCxYgg", "text": "Delicious pizza, awesome atmosphere. Great service and great food.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xqsk4LUMt2T9a3GGHQwpug", "review_id": "5AXT4eCOhtxrjNCROdsmrg", "text": "We like this place because it is right down the road from our apartment and works well as a meeting place for friends.  The best part is they have both Vegan and Gluten Free options.  This makes it great for when we want to gather with our closest friends who run fall all over the food spectrum.  \n\nThe pizza is good.  I'm from Chicago so I'm picky about my pizza as nothing is ever as good as my home town staple.  But I enjoy this place.  The crust is good, not too dry and airy.  The only thing I don't like is that their thin crust is not a true thin crust in my eyes.  I like crispy thin crust but it is still a good crust.  The pizza was not oily or greasy at all.  We've had pepperoni,  sausage, and ham and pineapple on our pizza.  My boyfriend has had the wings and they smelled good to me and appeared to taste good as he polished them off.\n\nWe've had their pizza dine in and carry out and really have no complaints.  My only other dislike is that the pizza is not as good the next morning.  Yes I judge pizza based on it's taste as cold leftovers.  But, I love cold pizza so this is a huge scoring point for me.\n\nIt's a great little neighborhood spot that we will continue to visit.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "m7vtKWpZ9wdEQ95wJxrMrg", "review_id": "MlHY2ugvuMA1tExFdZV3DA", "text": "At last, a restaurant that serves delicious pasta that, upon request, can be made as a gluten-free option! My friend and fellow yelper John M. had a very good dining experience at this restaurant and invited me to have dinner there with him so I can try it out - and I'm glad he did. It's a cozy little bistro with its own parking area - a plus for this part of 7th Avenue. The staff is very friendly and service was quick.  My order, penne al greco (I chose the gluten-free option with brown rice penne), had feta, spinach, calamata olives, sun dried tomatoes, and zucchini; it can only be described as heavenly.  It was truly ambrosia, and I chose beer as my nectar. I'm looking forward to trying more dishes at this restaurant really soon!", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CkgINQSONmbI9Oh947dHZg", "review_id": "T8SBUfqTQL2r2StX1i5ewA", "text": "Are you watching your weight but miss real food....well then look no further.\nFOOD-\nI have had the vegan delight pizza, which is super delicious.\nI also have had the spaghetti with veggie balls and the vegan ranch. You cannot tell the difference in the vegan ranch vs. real ranch and it is a fraction of the calories. Go to this place and indulge on anything on the vegan menu, which is vast. My cup of wine runneth over for the clandestine food that tricks my belly into believing it is enjoying a fatty treat, which it is not. You can access the vegan menu by going to their Facebook page rather than their website.\nSERVICE-\nThe owner is kind and helpful and gets really jazzed up about the vegan menu too. \nWAIT TIME-\nAbout 15 to 20 minutes. They are not miracle workers and it is pizza...", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x-8MXJKa2ScSUS7YjKIOVw", "review_id": "ZOUicy0ZwTsDc7Lj0a1jeA", "text": "The first time I heard about the vegan options it sounded too good to be true... a real Italian restaurant with vegan choices? Well, this place just keeps getting better. I have always loved their vegan calzone and their vegan baked ziti, but recently they actually added a whole separate vegan menu with extra vegan options and the last time I was there the wait staff told me (or rather, they told my omnivore mother, who is much less shy and much more talkative than I am) that the owner was so pleased with how well the vegan menu was doing that they were planning on adding even more options in the near future.\n\nSo far I have had (that I can remember) the vegan calzone, the vegan baked ziti, the veggieballs, the hot veggie sandwich with vegan cheese and the angel bites. If you ask, they will also make you vegan garlic bread, although I don't believe that's actually on the menu yet. All of it is great, although the angel bites could have been a little bit sweeter or more interesting considering that's their only vegan dessert option so far.\n\nAlso, the vegan calzones make for great leftovers, especially if you ask for a little to-go container for the sauce as well so you can dip it. I have done this multiple times.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7nlZJW84Adt6oYn2shnn_g", "review_id": "NDdNg70gLPbN08HhlhzEig", "text": "The Miko Miko and supreme are good.  ok overall. :-/ Did not like there chipotle sauce.  Not spicy at all, and it tasted watered down.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "45V7-1r79DEG0HbuaKYIlg", "review_id": "U1f1TSXOvnbLOSNhMGxktQ", "text": "I appreciate the vegan and GF option on the menu. While I can pretty much eat anything across the board, enough of my dining buddies have restrictions that are made far less a hassle with this menu!\n\nI've been in a few times through the years - always happy with the service and pizza.\n\nRecently, we've had them deliver to my office a few times. I'm a fan because if I am (gasp!) not in the mood for pizza, I can get a small salad and breadsticks. \n\nEverything has been fresh, quality and presentation solid - and I am consistently a happy camper!\n\nDefinitely a nice place to have in my work and home area - and so much better than any of the chains!", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hKOa6B79sE3WZ8hQZ1I19Q", "review_id": "B8NDvQdO9cp0-EAs23dzNA", "text": "4.3/5 Would have given a higher rating if...\n\nI got the meatball sub and fries which were both excellent. Probably had 6 large meatballs that were moist but not rubbery. The fries looked like they were handmade and very salty which I enjoyed. I rated this place a 4 but would have probably given them a five if:\n\n1 - The food didn't take so long. There was no one in front of me and it took 19 minutes.\n\n2 - If they actually got my order right. Note that I am reviewing the meatball sub, however I ordered the chicken parmesan sub which it clearly read on my receipt. When the kid brought the food to my table I noticed he picked up the receipt, noted the mistake, got nervous and crumpled it up. I would have sent it back but I had limited time on my lunch hour. \n\nOverall I would go back but would allot more time in the event of a mistake.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "B4ZfuMEKH_aHW9fcV5PbpQ", "review_id": "A-IWQCdMEjYTlkjFBjg25Q", "text": "this place is awesome! I ordered the vegan super veggie delight with soy sausage and it was incredible! I will definitely be going back", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JKFrRlbjlvvR0fNwVwOuNw", "review_id": "6QSwitD2p29sSlc2uP2yRA", "text": "Love love LOVE this place. Anytime I get a hankering for some pizza this is always my first choice!", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NvOqcnPhBgVI0Fs7lUzOSA", "review_id": "MCJJNSb84m20GOKvtVxDEA", "text": "I tried this place last year using a discount voucher and I really liked it. Very friendly\nfamily owned restaurant. The decor is really cute..... kind of romantic. Nice first \ndate kind of place. The food is good if I might add. I think everyone needs to try\nthis place and judge for yourself. I really don't think you will be disappointed.\nI have been back several times since and I just noticed another discount voucher\nnotice on Groupon and I am going to nab it right now. I know I probably shouldn't\ndo that since I know I like the restaurant, but I am also a sucker for a good deal\nand good food!!!!", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h4Z9It4iaRUdAc73dewD0Q", "review_id": "zpV9vQfeQp0OcOOvSwJZXA", "text": "Best vegan pizza ever. The vegan calzone is phenomenal also. Non-Vegan friends love it too.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hyUC687R-bhV6dy2Vvio1g", "review_id": "0XcWY8wE86aP0thGIeqH_Q", "text": "Came here on Friday to celebrate the birthday boy. We absolutely loved it! Terrific menu and they take pride in their pizza for sure. Salads were good, wings had just the right zip, and dessert was one hundred percent delicious!! Now, I have had MANY slices of new york style cheesecake, but this is hands down the BEST. Owner passes by your table to check on things and live music on weekends is terrific. The musicians even paused from their set to sing happy birthday and present us with free dessert. Cute! Sure made his day :-) Dough is made fresh here, sausage is made fresh here ...and if you have a special request or a diet restriction? No problem, just mention it and you are in good Italian hands.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FLtIvthFtPUlc1204LHAJQ", "review_id": "C1Hl98l7ekEgq9_Gmt1lFQ", "text": "Great atmosphere but not great service. We went on a Friday night, the music was perfect and the lighting was romantic. We ordered a little bit of everything, the caprese salad was good, I liked that you could poor your own amount of balsamic on it...the wings were just ok, pretty messy and our server did not leave us with any extra napkins and I had to eat HOT wings without a drink...I had an empty beer glass and was never offered water. I noticed waters on all of the other tables though. The owner looked at our table several times so I thought she noticed but nothing was done. The pizza was good, but need a little more sauce(i'm a sauce fan). We also tried the sausage lasagna and thought it was delicious.\n\nWe will probably go back again for a nice relaxing dinner but only order a pizza or pasta dish. I would recommend making reservations on a Friday night as after we were seated, the place got very busy. \n\nOverall it's a nice place and worth a try if you've never been or if you are on a vegan/vegetarian diet.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PwGc-ZpLD70ATbNdEi7uOA", "review_id": "vHxL9dHuQUTFfxi2VbRLJg", "text": "I LOVE this place. I love their vegetarian sausage, it tastes exactly like real sausage. Their pizza is delicious and the crust is perfect.  I always order breadsticks with my meal, they're really good and at a great price.  They use disinfectant when cleaning tables which you rarely ever see at other places. The wait staff is always excellent, always attentive and super friendly. I found Pizza Heaven on Amazon Local and it was an amazing find. I've been here at least ten times.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zuoeE7GdXXlCgr995ImWfQ", "review_id": "XPu3WLsoJ93i0-hL6KwyuA", "text": "Pizza Heaven is the perfect lunch spot. It is such a good deal and very tasty pizza. For around $5 you get a slice of pizza, salad, and drink - and for a small up charge you can get any toppings you want on your single slice. Most places in the area charge way more for pizza of this quality and you can't order just a single slice the way you like it. I'm a fan!", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qHqklkFS4JfKtcJDT1WMaQ", "review_id": "SSWnPYg7XPD7GsOD__b3Fw", "text": "Had a groupon for this place so thought we would try it out...got the medium buffalo wings and they were perfect..big wings with just the right amount of sauce and kick. \n\nWe ended up getting the Mediterranean pizza on the thick whole wheat crust with chicken added..was really good and huge. \n\nGreat atmosphere and very clean, nice waitstaff .. Another good pizza joint in Central Phoenix.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bc94u79bFmGaUH3coZhBHQ", "review_id": "pKEbhnnzQ-siUD2VZOBUww", "text": "First, the ambiance is right out of Jersey. Way too dark, fake plants, an impractical bar talking valuable real estate, orange walls -- you get the drift. I prefer to think of it as neighborhood Italian kitsch, but on a crabby day I might be less kind. The food is good, a must in any vegan's rotation. Both the pizza and subs are amazing. They use a superior vegan cheese, and I am not a fan of other fake cheese, especially on Italian cheese-centric dishes, but this stuff is amazing. My complaint is that your only side dish option for the sub is french fries - carbs with carbs; a small salad would be appreciated. Also ask for the additional veggies on the subs, they come with them but don't ask don't get. Prices are reasonable, pay at the register after the meal. Service is attentive, youthful, and helpful. Seems to be caught in between wanting to be a nice sit down restaurant and a pizza by the slice joint, but love it, even in the dark.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VEG7jnYwo905v4Lnoq37GA", "review_id": "yHEZRiQt5oZwePi8Vc1G9Q", "text": "Everything from the pizza on down to the wings is top notch.  They are very gluten-free friendly (which makes my girl's life a lot easier - and by default, mine also).  It's a quick turnaround and the setting is perfect with a cool little bar.  Great atmosphere, fantastic food.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0Te3cWqCpP7dxuJflyKyZQ", "review_id": "JrlZKP-TtDLE75IV3ucY-g", "text": "Just had carry out from these guys but DANG! If I had to rate Pizza in Phoenix, I would go 1. Pizza Bianca 2. Pizza Heaven. Yes, its that good in my opinion.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zXFhRuDKnyQhKwh4voS9vw", "review_id": "mRiIqAG4zw-Ph799O5hbLQ", "text": "Excellent pizza and great service.  The Mediterranean Pizza and Moscato wine both get 5 stars.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LUnYaKDXGzREWNbqq-sN9w", "review_id": "yJoHImH2BlzfaIs6RfXAOw", "text": "The best pizza places I have been to. Has a \"home\" like atmosphere rather then being at chain restaurant. Food is fantastic made to perfection. Service right when you walk in the door until you leave out the door.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uqSLJMoKECmOiwjOrBYoew", "review_id": "2H1yHOJXDVYByfK2eoAuCQ", "text": "We were excited to try this local pizza restaurant for dinner and ordered a sausage pizza on whole wheat. It was the most tasteless thing I've ever eaten. Too bad, I wanted to like this place.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "CYHX8nnPoqclfWSsl1JWnA", "review_id": "laXWnMBQxnoLASnNCGF-eA", "text": "I was soooo happy when i open the menu and there was a vegan/vegetarian page. \n\nGood customer service,  good pizza :)\nIts a small place, but great atmosphere! \n\nNo hot sauce nor ranch :(", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BoW4OjqbWimHnna47xa1iw", "review_id": "_ecMCIm6myJUGDjuNrtJOg", "text": "So so food but sweet staff and low prices got the 4th star, waitress was a honey", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2TmYgUCnGmnNiKO8-STKpw", "review_id": "GZfbBTnECYi5qaXzM01Wbw", "text": "Bland crust. Bland cheese. Bland thin watery sauce. Even the sausage topping was meh. Do not recommend. How so many yelpers can give such glowing reviews... there are much better options .", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nsO6AVI0QMBbAvjNs2lyBQ", "review_id": "-89GoGgNtUZtQwESfXWDaQ", "text": "Great atmosphere. Great food. They have vegan menu. Ate the vegan pizza which was  amazingly tasty.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_1jZ-2f2Vlx2aG-eKAAv7A", "review_id": "3bj97imjbLWlZyr9spv21A", "text": "Waitress was available, but had very little attention to detail. Dropped off our salads but no silverware on the tables. Calzones are huge, good value for the price, gluten free beer options are great. \n\nOwner asked us how our meal was going but didn't have the heart to tell her the server could use some work. \n\nJust a pet peeve, but I find it strange when bistros and theme restaurants do not play \"Italian\" music, but rather 90s alternative rock...", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zU8tZqjC5YhkWebuREb0RQ", "review_id": "FuJHRWNnTdXRcX6Wafzbow", "text": "My husband I love the great vegetarian/vegan options at Pizza Heaven.  The food is delicious, and the service is always consistently great!", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cVpa-0YSvN8WUIWGtqpvZA", "review_id": "M6g91jhi7ZHr780MLInO2Q", "text": "My fianc\u00e9 and are trying to dip our toes in the vegan waters and I found this place while searching for vegan places on groupon. We have an infinite love for pizza as well, so I purchased their $20 for $40 deal. We ordered an extra large vegan delight pizza, Vegan sausage parmigiana hot sandwich (with fries included), angel bites and vegan cheesecake (wasn't on the menu, our waitress recommended it). It was all extremely delicious! The waitress was wonderful and the food was great. I believe the owner or manager was going around and talking with customers and making sure they were having a good time. I would gladly come here again, and would not hesitate to recommend them, I am sure their non vegan items are just as good!", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "J5VrT6g8aKyLyV1Q6RtSig", "review_id": "bMRkPNOO2gPes6kRMrwdtA", "text": "Main Course : Pizza Bianca, I would advise to NEVER order this item . Total waste of my $$, extremely dry, Pizza Hut can do better. \nThe mozzarella sticks, Heaven Mediterranean Melody and the Tiramisu were wonderful and worth the money. \nOverall I give two stars.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9apsTivFhaVciP0rboK5Vg", "review_id": "BsZ99UYR3VGiNsr_Yelx7g", "text": "Love the Vegan and Gluten free menu!\n\nLast night I had the Vegan Delight and added some tomatoes...It was really awesome!", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I2YTXk8pXJdB1rqq-iKNXw", "review_id": "rvyehYAXADbri3gzFyYZHQ", "text": "Ordered take-out from this place so I can't comment on the atmosphere. I honestly was not impressed with the pizza. It's great that it was vegan but the sauce was average and was what mostly covered the pizza rather than vegan cheese or vegan sausage.\n\nI loved the vegan meatballs I ordered as a side though. They were excellent in the marinara sauce\nThat's all I had here. It was okay. Just had to give it a try and see if it was good. I don't  know if I would come here again. I normally like the pizza if the dough is good but I guess it just felt a bit too tough for my liking.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jxXOmNH_Oe24zIa5qi2u1A", "review_id": "-HcCqBPL6hS4XWWI9IAwIg", "text": "This is a really adorable, small, mom and pop pizza place. The atmosphere is laid back and friendly, and the space is nice and cozy. They have live music some nights, and you will quickly realize this is a true family-owned restaurant (and these are becoming less and less these days). I haven't had the pizza here but had numerous salads and pasta dishes. I used to live in the neighborhood and Pizza Heaven was one of my go-tos after a tough day at work when I wanted to order takeout and a chianti before going home to change into cozy stretchy pants and eat delicious carbs!", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "08Xzpwr9W7L6dCw4K8bfcQ", "review_id": "wTWvS41h9qnlSBWYcPDotQ", "text": "The pizza and wings are delicious! In my experience the staff has always been wonderful.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6LFN_kU34NZ8zqdcbmnV8w", "review_id": "Of9RVOBQJSKhZ1ue7r_v3g", "text": "Hooray for delicious gluten free and dairy free pizza!! So good you won't believe it. \n\nI was a little worried about the vegan cheese, but the consistency and texture was great. The pizza I had was so so good. I will be back for sure!", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "X7yApvGkZUtXMw_eQb8eyA", "text": "This may have been some of the best Italian take out I have had in the midtown/downtown Phoenix area in a long time. The husband and I picked up some delicious food here last night. We split a calzone with pepperoni and basil, a side of meatballs, and an order of garlic bread. Total? 18$...whaaaat?!?! Awesome! and it was a ton of food too. The meatballs were really good, soft, but not too soft, and flavorful. The garlic bread was nothing too special, but it was standard. The calzone was very good. They loaded this thing with basil, it wasn't like a little bit here and there, so I appreciated that. Additionally, it had a lot of pepperoni...too much for me, but the husband loved that. They top the calzone with garlic and bake until it's golden brown.... this thing was so delicious and large, we certainly had leftovers. I also found out that this place will deliver all the way out to my house at 15th ave and mcdowell....awesome! This may be my new go to pizza. \n\n\nPS this place is very accommodating, they have vegan and gluten free menus... awesome!", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "aaHyqSTcpdkismEP0bj0rQ", "review_id": "clj9nMg_DXTVGex0GCRLxA", "text": "Good spot for cheap pizza and wings. Their lunch specials are the jam. Truly a pizza heaven. ;P", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wCvSVTTpwc4vLSdj_FW9_g", "review_id": "VfZ7DC2ud5QSlc3SZKzoxw", "text": "I love this place but very disappointed they took their best sandwich, the pizza grinder, off the menu.  I guess I won't be going here as much now.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "raMSkwLdZ-kFea1fTY_-Ew", "review_id": "EnGisJg86sTLyjInUL5bcg", "text": "I'm in love with their vegan pizza...soy sausage, BBQ sauce, and red onions, oh my! My only complaint is the crust...it's not great...sometimes I think it tastes like cardboard (that's why 4 stars and not 5). The toppings definitely make up for it though. I'm not sure what the crust is missing, but I wish it was better (or maybe not because then I'd be ordering pizza more often!!).\n\nWe have never been there in person--always gotten delivery. The delivery is fast...usually around 45 minutes. Once they forgot my soy sausage and the replacement pizza was here in 20 minutes. Great service!", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ujxEf0qldCj1hnlXvqfOmw", "review_id": "uHM_stoGtt2UrZ5pnmTy_A", "text": "Very fast service.  Our salad was brought out to us almost instantly after placing our order and the pizza followed shortly after.  We had one of there vegan pizzas and it was pretty good.  Our three year old is a pretty picky eater but she liked the cheese pizza.  For the price point, service and quality of food I give it a 5 star.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1nPufzy8IvDMzpX6T54WAw", "review_id": "-YrH6shGJGrYYBHLxXDbKw", "text": "This is currently my go to pizza joint for Friday/Saturday night take out when I'm looking for that typical traditional crust style pizza (or in other words, when I'm in the mood to load up on a crapload of carbs).  \n\nAs others have pointed out they also have vegan options and Italian style entrees.\n\nAnyway, talking standard pizza here, the ingredients are quality, service is good (20 minute turn around whenever I take out), price is reasonable, and it tastes delicious.  There's really not much else for me to say. \n\nSimply solid (aka really good!) pizza (and breadsticks).  Definitely much better than your standard big chain pizza places.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HF4RhP1b32GMxze2aP8F4g", "review_id": "qSg2vyUsUpEbR-rJNKXz3A", "text": "I am very skeptical when it comes to Italian food. Considering I'm first generation in the United States. I'm originally from NY that goes with out sayin. I've been out here for almost 8 years and one thing I haven't found was a decent Italian place. My husband found a Groupon for this place and figure why not try it. He knows I'm very picky when it comes to Italian food. It's a little small place. However, excellent service. Our waitress was very good. Our Groupon was $40.00 worth of food. The food was out of this world. We had mozzarella sticks,the meat lovers pizza, and 2 pasta dishes . Very reasonable pricing. Owner is very well mannered and came over to us. Honestly I typically don't go to a resturant twice unless I really like it. This is going to be my regular Italian place. Make no mistakes about that.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jU8PeynNOUYnba4H8sjLvA", "review_id": "MQpt5XDetjANAV_V8R_SWA", "text": "First time I got it... I was not impressed.  But let me tell you... ordering a pizza with a whole wheat crust instead of the default crust makes a WORLD OF DIFFERENCE!.  The pizza went from tasting identical to Papa John's (with the normal crust).. to taste phenomenal (with the whole wheat crust)!\n\nSo happy I gave this place I second chance!", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0XOT9z42wFSiMbNT2aP53g", "review_id": "QLK6HgR_LIl8yx5Gojkm6g", "text": "Great pizza, quick service, friendly staff, good prices,  large portions. We'll definitely be back!", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3OXYbHYaKH1M_t5GvsCtKg", "review_id": "N3goVVHIb3JGOJ02c3YkAg", "text": "Great service. Delicious Hot Pizza To Go.\nI love this place. \n\nI always get To Go Pizza here. The restaurant looks small and uninviting.\n\nthe pizza is crazy good. The staff is always super friendly. Coupons show up on Groupon and others. \n\nI haven't yet found a better pizza in Phoenix.. well I haven't been to Pizza Bianco yet. \n\nLet me know if you found a better place than Pizza Heaven.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kqoiKdHJCWXXZlf8g05gWg", "review_id": "_-HKLCcJMx-4UGOS0yg6yQ", "text": "I rally love this place. Their calzones are huge and amazing and their Caprese salad is wonderful. I've ordered from them many times and eaten in their dining room a few times. It's a family run business that often has live music... Which is actually really good. I used to get more pizza for a little less money and now I get great reasonably priced pizza from a place feel good about patronizing. Order from here (and do your self a favor and try the meatball and sausage calzone)!", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u8Nb6ggdUFleRZjuRJRO3A", "review_id": "0omWMjbaggRUHdlDtCcvGg", "text": "Fry's Take-N-Bake pizzas are better than these bad boys and only a 1/4 of the cost.\n\nLast night a good buddy of mine and I had just finished up a long year of teaching and we wanted to celebrate by staying in, stuffing our faces with pizza, having a few beers and watching a movie. The beer was good, the movie was terrible, but the pizza might have been even worse! After ordering a single medium Veggie pizza using the EAT 23 online ordering service the pizza arrived about an hour after placing the order (not bad). The pizza + 10% tip was very pricey, $20 for a single medium pizza.\n\nMost of the veggies on the pizza tasted undercooked and were still dripping water as if they were not properly dried out during prep and through the oven bake. As if the pizza wasn't bad enough, to add insult to injury, my friend had made a Fry's pizza for himself that tasted much better than the pizza I had just dropped $20 on.\n\nI will not be returning here anytime soon.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lMPTQT0jf6-S7AxhMoOZzQ", "review_id": "gzNtf4BT9xM2zFj23nZ8lw", "text": "I had eaten here years ago. My family went again tonight because we had a Groupon. It was actually a great time. The waitress was VERY good- sorry I don't know her name. Shee was on my families refills. \n    The food was good- My husband had a calzone- He loved it. We had mozz sticks, maybe the best ones I've ever had. We had a 20 pc mild chicken wings. They were so far- my favorite milds. I'm picky because I can't take really hot stuff and these wings were tasty and good. Great size chicken too.\nWe had a pizza and it was ok. Not the best, Not even close to the worst. Nothing bad to say. I will go back for the wings:)", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LHDOSzJYOqTBIoOif8mj2Q", "review_id": "UZeAOSvfDHvFiryCL9c3qQ", "text": "Awesome Wings. Perfectly cooked, and nice and hot. Pizza was Brick oven cooked and all of their meats and ingredients are fresh made in house. Check it out!", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MUliKalnxiHIBmeRB5d-oQ", "review_id": "JwpZ_X3po-TO3_zzeB3OZw", "text": "I ordered the vegan meatballs and the vegan calzone. The meatballs were fantastic, especially in that super spicy buffalo sauce! However, I was disappointed with the calzone. The cheese was tasteless and the vegetables that I added in had hardly any flavor. It's difficult to find vegan pizza, so I was a bit discouraged to find that the food wasn't up to par with other places I've eaten at. I'd definitely be willing to give it another try, though!", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YYaF9IhlqVL0OXOBdTY4WA", "review_id": "b0lTNiqoknKwLzxVbyaWvQ", "text": "This place is great for vegans, omnivores, anyone! Homey, great service, on the weekend the owner comes by and chats with you and offers samples. Almost everything is homemade, no preservatives, great ingredients.\n\nThe homemade vegan plain cheesecake was amazing. Wow. Would have that again a million times.\n\nThe garlic bread with Follow Your Heart cheese was really, really good.\n\nWe forgot to order the Mediterranean Pizza with whole wheat crust, but it was still good.\n\nThe veggie balls starter is a potato/veggie fritter and very good.\n\nThe prosecco is a good deal.\n\nThe salad was very nice and big.\n\nWill absolutely go back!!!", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BsgXTs_hz4AwgbK0wSIIxw", "review_id": "7TekDQpVBfBLhYU3zSXpbQ", "text": "I purchased a voucher from Living Social; $10 for $20 towards food.  I'd gitten a sweet PayPal deal a while back and we enjoyed the pizza so I bought this voucher.  I am so pleased that I did.  We sat in a bck booth (luckily away from the live musician).  We ordered baked ziti and spinach lasagna.   The hubby go a sald yo go with his ziti and I got Reisling with my spinach lasagna.  The dishes came piping hoy and cheesy.   The hubby's ziti was the perfect texture, sauce amoubt and crispy cheese was amazing.  My loaded spinach lasagna was firm, full of spichach and covered in cheese.  I have to say the salad and wine were noyhing spectacular but functional.   The garlic toast was soft and buttery as well.  The service was adequate; perhaps a little slow even though it wasn't super busy.  The biggest complaint the live musician who was a good background music piano player but when he sang it was embarrassing.   He wad not good.  Would have been had he not sung at all.  Otherwise it was a terrific Friday night dinner out.", "business_id": "auorqdHiATGZHVd-sd79ZQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "PVRo_aserMZ09_tyu9sc7Q", "text": "Crooning gay men and their friends tear it up at this joint, which is regularly recognized by the media - (both straight and gay) as the best karaoke bar in the Valley.\n\nI have been coming here a while ever since I used to hop the fence from my old apartment complex a few blocks away.  I can tell you that this place can't be beat in the fun for value dept.  I mean where else can you get $4 Absolut and tonics - plus free (oftentimes campy and klassy) entertainment.  The crowd, the singing skills and the singing tastes here run the gamut, and that's part of the appeal.  \n\nThe crowd is mostly gay men in their 30s and 40s, but goes older and younger.  Lesbians also hold court here as well.  I mean, who else will do the honors to sing Pat Benatar and Melissa Etheridge?  Many gay men will bring their straight girlfriends, most likely so they will have someone to sing the Grease duet with.  And believe it or not, a handful of straight men will be dragged here.  But not to fear.  The crowd is very friendly and welcoming and the bartenders and owners take care of the people here.\n\nAs for what kind of music to expect, some people are completely hammered and singing in public for the very first time, while others are serious and more seasoned - some with classical training via the Phoenix Men's Choir.    And a few of these guys would make American Idol drool with desire. \n\nThe song list is large and respectable (but think George and Dragon has a better list - see my review...).  The songs run the spectrum from Liza Minelli Cabaret, to Tim McGraw, to hip-hop rap, to 80s alt rock, to U2, AC/DC, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, and Frank Sinatra.\n\nThis place is totally small and divey -and a bit weathered looking when you speed past it on 7th St.  Useless trivia alert.  For any Phoenix architectural history buffs out there, this bar is identical to Chez Nous (without the booths, and not as DARK) as both buildings were built by the same man. \n\nKaraoke runs from Thursday night through Saturday night.  And they have other themed evenings throughout the week incl. (I am not making this up) the Greek God Revue stripper show hosted by catty drag queens on Sunday night.", "business_id": "lLI8ObL8aCVbkrrtAW0EHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 19, "useful": 13, "cool": 15}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "RSIoedRliLWC09CdlD7ItA", "text": "Lounge? Squeeze me. Let's just call it what it is here homos. A bar. Apollo's Bar. And that's not a bad thing (said in true Seinfeldian manner). In fact it's a good thing (he says with a Martha Stewart smirk). Sometimes a place like Apollo's is just the ticket. A neighborhood bar, slim on attitude and big on friendliness and strong drinks. A loyal following of Karaokers, jocks with a sprinkle of cowboys makes Apollo's a great place to relax and be yourself. The ambience, in true gay bar fashion, is photos of shirtless hunks, beer signs and lots of regulars. Lounge? Heck no! That's for sissies who need a Copenhagen sofa and an IKEA coffee table to drink their overpriced martinis. Come to Apollo's where it's real. Real people. Real drinks. Real cheap. Really!", "business_id": "lLI8ObL8aCVbkrrtAW0EHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "ibTybZw1_2iNWyiTBNDp7Q", "text": "Went last night for karaoke with Flamin' Steve and Jenni from work.  What a blast!  \nIt's a gay bar, but there were a bunch of us \"straighties\" there, too.\nGreat selection of songs!  The guy who runs it has been running karaoke there for 15 years!  \nIt's nicely decorated.  I guess it used to be a real dive.  \nThe \"goddesses'\" room was clean.  No water on the floor here!  \nI gotta say, though, that gay men sing the slooooooooooooowest songs!  If it weren't for my Danzig, AC/DC and Right Said Fred renditions, I would have fallen asleep!\nThe staff is awesome!  Everyone in the crowd was really friendly and I will definitely go back!", "business_id": "lLI8ObL8aCVbkrrtAW0EHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "4UUIpbOTPmu43wuC2aSGkg", "review_id": "Qx6SafaGJq3JXa4IWUcQ_g", "text": "Here's a place to go where everybody knows your name, and most of the patrons happen to be gay. I love coming here with My Gays and just hanging out and having some drinks at a neighborhood bar! The crowd is SUPA MIXED. I mean, where else can you go where you can have a hardened biker boy compliment you on your nail polish choice?! It's awesome! I've also been threatened with the stealing of my shoes, as well as asked where one can buy my lipstick (drag queen). The bartenders are courteous and super funny! My fave bartender is Michael. He's a cutie, and is a great pour! \nSo, whether you're in shorts and a t-shirt, or dressed to the nines, stop in, you'll find a corner to fit into!", "business_id": "lLI8ObL8aCVbkrrtAW0EHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ZZ43etAB2n_T53YBYtf8Dw", "review_id": "DkGrkRNb1mf_aKSPs__7kg", "text": "I went here once for a drag king Contest. All the women were very over weight and not very entertaining. \n\nThe bar itself is the size of a shack and it is definetly for an older male crowd.\n\nIf you are a lesbian between the ages of 21-35 this is not your spot", "business_id": "lLI8ObL8aCVbkrrtAW0EHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 11, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "HOleI3jz1MLNUJ6cc1x0Pw", "review_id": "61pwZ1XdooFBZ5bOMDP8zA", "text": "I'm giving Apollo's four stars because it has a lot of things I look for in a bar. It's clean and well-maintained (including the \"Goddesses\" restroom). It also has friendly staff, a diverse group of patrons, a great outdoor patio (featuring appropriately-themed \"Roman\" columns), and perhaps, most importantly, features karaoke on Thursday - Saturday nights. My husband and I went on a Friday night for karaoke with Stevey P and Kristin S and their SOs and had a great time. \n\nThe singers' talent is definitely better than your average karaoke dive bar, and the song choice was good, but as an avid karaoke singer, I didn't like the fact that there was no separate stage or area carved out for the current singer to stand. We just had to stand by our chairs or between tables and strain our necks to look up at the lyrics. Karaoke also wasn't the central focus of the place, with much *very loud* talking and socializing going on in spite of (or because of?) the singing. I'm not going to penalize Apollo's for this too much, though, because I know only serious karaoke freaks like me want it to be the focus.  \n\nOne other complaint - some of us in the group were also a little disappointed with our weak our drinks were - I don't know if this was just crowd control, but with a final tab of $70 or so, we expected to be feeling a little more loopy than we did for most of the night. Speaking of feeling loopy, we were appreciative of how helpful the bartenders were when we wanted to call a cab, and one came fairly quickly after they called one for us. \n\nApparently, the company that does karaoke here is the same as the one that does it at Kobalt (another gay bar in Midtown's Park Central complex). If you are into a social and dynamic bar scene with a pretty diverse crowd and karaoke as part of the experience, you will really like Apollo. However, if you ever want to go somewhere a little more low-key and really focus on the karaoke part, you might want to check Kobalt out.", "business_id": "lLI8ObL8aCVbkrrtAW0EHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "GIF_Hszy3vop2VIL6uSQMw", "text": "I spilled my drink all over my significant other and the table and the others in my party (Christine, Kristin, etc.) spilled their kamikaze shots all over the tables and karaoke books and I still did not get kicked out (or dumped by said S.O.).  Score.\n\nBut the reason I am updating is because the bar owners (Ron and Lee) asked me to update since \"we're not divey anymore...\"  and they aren't. Classroom carpet gave way to faux-finish wood floors, new plasma screens replaced the old TVs, old furnishings gave way to new tables and barstools with wrought iron backs (but the OG swivel naugahyde chairs still lurk at the bar, thanks guys). \n\nMy original review was almost a year and a half ago before their interior remodel and new outdoor patio (as a response to the 2006 smoking in bars ban).", "business_id": "lLI8ObL8aCVbkrrtAW0EHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "osSdtC3M6IzdQkHIClx6Rg", "review_id": "rMbmJDzTBB-U5XA0MOL1xQ", "text": "Went with a few friends for a birthday gathering of a co-worker.  I hadn't been to Apollos in years and wasn't really looking forward to it since the last time I was there it was a bunch of old guys, but I have to say it wasn't a bad experience.  The place has definitely changed.  It's WAY too bright in there, but the crowd was mixed old vs. younger (although not young) and the bartenders were pleasant.  One bartender was a little overboard talking bad about other bars, which kind of turns me off, but still friendly overall.  It won't be my 'hangout,' but it was fun for the night as long as you're with a group you know.", "business_id": "lLI8ObL8aCVbkrrtAW0EHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "jqVeTSin5GeRm0ceSg-PBA", "review_id": "myZYzmvFADHJM4yXHuIkjg", "text": "We went to Apollo's Saturday night with a group that included Kristin S., Christine O., and their significant others. Apparently on the weekends there is karaoke, and let me tell you, this is not your average karaoke experience! I mean, karaoke where 3/4 of the people that sing actually have decent to really good voices?? Geez, where are the horrible screeching renditions of \"Total Eclipse of the Heart\" or \"Fergalicious\"??? Oh wait...that's right my husband was there and sang the latter...and he was awful, but in a funny way. If you do go to participate in karaoke, there are plenty of TV screens with the words. I really liked that a few TVs were reserved to show football and Sportscenter!\n\nApollo's itself is a moderately sized establishment with an outdoor patio. I only saw the ladies bathroom, cleverly marked with a \"Goddesses\" sign, but it was tiny; however, there was never a line as most of the crowd was of the male persuasion. My husband and I had beer, so I can't comment on the prices for mixed drinks or shots, but beer was cheaper than most places I have been to in the Valley. Bud light drafts were $2.75 and Fat Tire drafts were $3. Since I was the designated driver that evening, I switched to soda halfway through the night, which was $2 and included free refills. The bartenders were extremely friendly and very prompt in service. There is also a waiter that floats throughout the space if you don't want to go up to the bar.\n\nThe crowd ebbed and flowed throughout the evening, but it never got so full of people where I was getting knocked into or where it was impossible to move. All and all, a very laid back place where you can just hang out, chat, and enjoy singing along with \"Sweet Caroline\".", "business_id": "lLI8ObL8aCVbkrrtAW0EHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "TWjDnKexHSp0U3UQ3W01Kw", "review_id": "GY5tHlZ5hRSGjuR1yrBViw", "text": "The crowd at Apollo's always seems to be pretty diverse. I stopped by for my second or third time with a friend on a Saturday night and virtually every age/race group seemed to be represented. Apollo's is charming in the sense that it completely lacks the pretentiousness of some of the more hip bars in Scottsdale or Phoenix. \n\nIt was karaoke night, which is always a great idea, and some dude was singing Creed (weird right?) But drinks were nice and stiff,  and even if Apollo's isn't on my weekly hangout list, I definitely like the overall vibe here. I think it's also one of the oldest gay bars in Phoenix.", "business_id": "lLI8ObL8aCVbkrrtAW0EHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Ap5atWJUGnJ6B-XCzbZjWA", "review_id": "-WUX19trO27g-DucPT2iEg", "text": "Ahhh... Apollos.... \n\nThe little gay bay down the street... Apollos has evolved over the years... I've had some good times here... and now that their makeover is almost complete ( bathrooms to be renovated soon I understand...SOON I hope! ).. I might be going back more often. \n\nThe surly bartenders have long been replaced and a huge patio constructed... although I no longer smoke, its an enjoyable area. \n\nAlthough its not my first choice of bars, I stop by from time to time to enjoy a \"well made\" (read: strong) cocktail, and catch up with buds. The best nights (my opinion) are Karaoke nites, when the place normally packs with a very diverse crowd. \n\nAside from my issues with the men's bathroom... (only the padlocks were worse) and the overly bright lighting, this bar is getting better! After chatting with the owner ...Its great to know that they are \"in touch\" with their patrons and will quickly address any issues! \n\nI'm really looking forward to the completion of the renovations!", "business_id": "lLI8ObL8aCVbkrrtAW0EHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nhWH4QzGdHMx1IJu7Tx7tw", "review_id": "VsOCVroz5oQyquJUOFhaPA", "text": "Went here last night, cheap drinks, friendly staff.. will return!", "business_id": "lLI8ObL8aCVbkrrtAW0EHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "JhnjcLJM5hiXK6R4minDsA", "review_id": "Z7IQ94oj7CPIRCMwRcC5ng", "text": "I have gone to Apollo's on occasion over the years even before they remodeled. I don't live in the immediate vicinity so I only stop in when in the area and the mood strikes.  The crowd can be diverse but generally tame. I had the recent displeasure of stopping in on a Wednesday with two friends visiting from S.F. The crowd was sparse and we sat at the bar. A young 90's slacker looking bar tender came to take our order. We ordered a rum and coke, LI iced tea, and an apple martini. Upon hearing the apple martini the slacker started to belittle my friends order as being REALLY gay and  had an attitude. At first maybe it could be taken as humorous banter but when he came back with the 1st two drinks he continued in the same vein with the comments and put out attitude. After serving the drink he commented that he hoped it was ok because he never made one before(in a condescending tone). Well, the drink sucked and my friend ordered and was served a beer only after the bartender threw the Martini out in a huff. Needless to say we left as soon as we finished our drinks. I was totally embarrassed. My friends certainly got a poor look at the Phoenix gay scene and what I thought was supposed to be a fairly decent bar and not a dive bar. When I paid the tab the ticket said Hippie Boy which I assume is the bartenders nickname. Imagine that, asking for a Martini at a gay bar and being ridiculed for it as being too gay. The thing is had we had gotten good service we would have stayed for a few more of those expensive gay drinks. Well Apollo's will never get my money again.", "business_id": "lLI8ObL8aCVbkrrtAW0EHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "saLlX6WK6rSy6eShPxnkzA", "review_id": "cP8bSR2uX2hdXTgwCOIGgQ", "text": "We headed over to Apollo's last Friday night to possibly drink enough to sing some Karaoke. I started off the night saying that I absolutely would not be singing, and that I was just going to make fun of those who were.\n\nWell....flash forward a few hours and Meredith Brooks' \"Bitch\" was coming out of my mouth. I blame the strong drinks and great service at Apollo's. The crowd was great, and I would definitely go back. The patio is also a great addition, since many of my companions were smokers and could take their drinks outside with them.", "business_id": "lLI8ObL8aCVbkrrtAW0EHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sZp_7b83BDTWYeu5Qx0wFg", "review_id": "D8JezknGN1FZu8U5MsmcGA", "text": "I'm not really a fan.  The place seems awfully crowded and it is hard to navigate.  What is worse, though, is to charge me $6 for a Red Bull with no liquor.  Bunkhouse usually charges me $2.  The back patio is small and skinny, whereas the usual clientele is not.  It is what it is.", "business_id": "lLI8ObL8aCVbkrrtAW0EHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "WJkmgkrSPMHTfDTD3VgqqA", "review_id": "nuXPyayaYYwj-T27EnkPiQ", "text": "This one time, at Apollos, some gay dudes asked my friend and I if we were real women. I knew I should have waxed my mustache before going out that night! \n\nBut never mind that snafu- I always feel like a diva here!\n\nThe girls and I have been to Apollos a handful of times for karaoke and I'm always a drunken mess every time I leave there. Well I certainly can't handle my liquor but the drinks are poured well here. They have cheap cheap drinks and the first  time I was there, I think the Pink Panther martinis did it for me. They were only $4 too!\n\nGreat place to gather a bunch of friends for karaoke. Yes its a gay bar but the coolest one. I've always met great guys there. They are never interested in me but they are always so nice and willing to sing a duet with me. The karaoke host is always fun, not a mic hog like some places. My only complaint is that my gay friends like to sing lots of show tunes. BORING! There are definitely some great performers here and but most are here to have a good time so don't feel like you need to belt like Whitney Houston to come here. \n\nMy favorite things about Apollos are:\n1) free fresh popcorn! best thing to munch on after you've had a lot to drink\n2) the ladies room never has a line because its mainly gay dudes that frequent this place\n\nI love Apollos!", "business_id": "lLI8ObL8aCVbkrrtAW0EHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sZp_7b83BDTWYeu5Qx0wFg", "review_id": "g3fipTPN2LBe_U42niTDcw", "text": "Much better experiences than what I experienced in my initial review.  The prices are now more in line with that other bars are like in Phoenix, and the owners are very supportive of the community, which should count for something.  I may have been in a cranky mood when I posted my initial review.  Nice patio with good seating and shade.", "business_id": "lLI8ObL8aCVbkrrtAW0EHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "jccGOMPTOGS22Tp2m9PAog", "review_id": "uCs9X4MdeiwlYuIaP_wTqQ", "text": "If you're going to go to Apollos for karaoke, you should probably start practicing your fake \"I'm slitting my writs\" routine now.  You're going to need it.  Think less hip-hop and more along the lines of show tunes, old ballads, and shit that was around before I was born.  \n\nDon't get me wrong though.  I dig it.  Free popcorn. Free condoms. And pours strong enough to get your date to put out. And I'm guessing a lot of putting out has gone on there because the men's bathroom door has been permanently propped open!", "business_id": "lLI8ObL8aCVbkrrtAW0EHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CeEdhuga6NAu1BE46Aeodg", "review_id": "b8Az4ir2R6OZddsvElVQ6Q", "text": "Always a great place!  Owners are really nice and the service is great!  I stop by time to time and it always feels like you never left!  Added bonus.. people remember your name!  I love that!", "business_id": "lLI8ObL8aCVbkrrtAW0EHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YTw0hz4Y9z29xtd4axMcNQ", "review_id": "LOB1HKLMG2nZBwjJm9DOvQ", "text": "Pretty diverse group of people.  Drink specials were really affordable and non-special drinks were affordable too.\n\nI went on a karaoke evening and it was a drunk mess....which is great.  \n\nNot my #1 choice of gay bar in Phoenix, but on the list.", "business_id": "lLI8ObL8aCVbkrrtAW0EHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LP8JFPcEtA0ti8g_BRBX4w", "review_id": "dsLvi7TksmsS1T7qIxEzVA", "text": "As a breeder this is my favorite gay bar. The bartenders are hilarious, the drinks are cheap, the walls are salmon, and the scene is usually a mix of gay men and pretty girls. Win. I like to sing karaoke and this is a place where I can sing Prince in a mostly awful falsetto and still get cheered.", "business_id": "lLI8ObL8aCVbkrrtAW0EHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "M7B2A90idij3HDfCvfEBWw", "review_id": "Ej_Cn4gfj6B10IZnRV8wTg", "text": "Apollo's is like a neighborhood gay bar.  It's small and has a patio for smoking.  the parking lot is bigger than the bar...lol.\n\nCome on Mondays from Drag bingo.  That's right, it's bingo hosted by a drag queen.  The game itself is naughty with perverted bingo games and adult prizes for winning.\n\nMondays are also two for one, so see Hannah behind the bar and she'll take care of you.\n\nAlso, Apollo's is fun on Sundays for their various drag shows and strippers afterwards.", "business_id": "lLI8ObL8aCVbkrrtAW0EHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Z1ytZP0PB0AjLUdBczAcDA", "review_id": "GdxjOOeqBvztIfDXVEblZA", "text": "Wonderful neighborhood feeling. The bartender Nikki is the BEST hands down. Very attentive and personable bartender, not phony like a lot of Valley bartenders. Nikki keep it up girl!", "business_id": "lLI8ObL8aCVbkrrtAW0EHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xpQHJITObNgF3rf_Zrdj3Q", "review_id": "-TIDum3D9MGrsGb04zQEUQ", "text": "Never again. A few years back I was treated with horrible service. We approached the owner about it and he treated us like crap too. Boycotted this bar for 2 years and tried it again. once again they prove to be a-holes. There are plenty of Friendly bars that will appreciate the business.", "business_id": "lLI8ObL8aCVbkrrtAW0EHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PcXydnyYdFVsZhSWeURezA", "review_id": "sK_YkEnxUQUvVg1xZAZmdg", "text": "Love this bar!! Cheap strong drinks, very friendly staff and its CLEAN!! The patio is awesome and full of great conversation!!", "business_id": "lLI8ObL8aCVbkrrtAW0EHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gDHTgYoeLsoGJXOmI9_wZg", "review_id": "uKpLxkWSp1BgsNrlT3wJlQ", "text": "When I'm feeling low and looking for a great atmosphere to cheer me this is where I go! Great drinks and the staff is so very nice. Throw a little karaoke in for fun and this is most definetly the place to be.", "business_id": "lLI8ObL8aCVbkrrtAW0EHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IOkzDhYP2X1QOvOq0pGRwQ", "review_id": "UsHcZzvZfhcrDn9Ww_o_Qg", "text": "Very upset at this place,  I'm outside in the beer garden having a cigarette when the owner came up to me and said that I smell pot on my person. I told him that I was a medical patient and that I medicated before I got to the bar.  He told me not to smoke in the parking lot.  I told him I haven't,  that I know the laws. Then he accused me of smoking in the parking lot.  I really feel discriminated here and I will not come back.  Even when u respect their rules, they feel they can just discriminate u and call u out in front of everyone. Definitely will not be coming back", "business_id": "lLI8ObL8aCVbkrrtAW0EHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xYBf2_qhyuohgluzz6pNpA", "review_id": "iqI5l5w8FgfLzvmj1hN_fw", "text": "Apollo's was a fun experience, until I checked my bank account and find the erroneously overcharged me over $35.00. When I called they tried to tell me it was a debit \"hold\" for tip. It was not. This was a week later and the charge went through. They said they would have someone call me back. They did not. I got the run around and they gave themselves a very generous tip at my expense. Have fun, but check your bank account, they don't play by the rules.", "business_id": "lLI8ObL8aCVbkrrtAW0EHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4ISG7_E0jmpjIZlBBtZnQQ", "review_id": "2TkdrHYkA2eka-Uf3D0hRQ", "text": "Ok, a bit of explanation why I gave this place 2 stars.  The food is good...it is your traditional lasagna, ravioli, and pasta fare.  Not the best I've had, but it tastes great when you're craving traditional Italian.  However, the service here is so slow that it literally took almost 2 hours for me to get my food.  The waitress was stressed out, even though the place wasn't busy.  So I think there may have been a staffing problem the day I went.  Maybe I'll try it again some day and see if the service gets better.", "business_id": "MEraJIKYztC7IOzYwMe86g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2006-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A_O8wZOsMTPwyeYA4-Rsow", "review_id": "U3S4hlv6pQJhfCTFsxRi2g", "text": "Good pizza ... I've only had delivery from them (a couple of times) ... the pizza was fine ... timely delivery ...", "business_id": "MEraJIKYztC7IOzYwMe86g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2006-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wy7f9DOuBEOenhnA7KIKoQ", "review_id": "MUCz9YfxUTT-keMcPy6swQ", "text": "Pretty tasty.  Went here for a wedding rehearsal dinner.  I had heard of this place, but had never eaten there.  Since it was a wedding rehearsal dinner, they had a little of everything on our plates, so it was a fun way to try out the restaurant. \n\nI'd like to go back and see the menu and order something that strikes my fancy!", "business_id": "MEraJIKYztC7IOzYwMe86g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "raMSkwLdZ-kFea1fTY_-Ew", "review_id": "uExK11ezwfAGOvsDSeFywg", "text": "Though the outside was dingy and deserted-looking, the inside was only mildly better.  One side of the restaurant is darkly-lit and is a full bar with TVs showing sports.  The other side is more brightly-lit and is the more formal part of the restaurant, which is where we sat.\n\nFood was ok.  I had the linguine primavera, though my husband fared better with his calzone.  My guess is their pizzas and calzones are better than the rest of the menu.  My ceasar salad came out with parmesan shaken from one of those cans...not fresh.  I found that to be very funny at the time (the cheap wine helped), but I wouldn't order it again.\n\nService was ok.  Our waitress was nice and although she didn't know the menu well, she was apologetic and quick to find out the answers to our questions.\n\nSo, overall I'm giving it three stars...cheap wine, ok food, and the odd assortment of individuals in the bar area providing entertainment give this restaurant a weird charm...but it won't be my first choice of places to eat.", "business_id": "MEraJIKYztC7IOzYwMe86g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2TX0Gv0k6ZtEfVyImcvnNQ", "review_id": "nQTqoJzZRGwmZWYQrAVx1Q", "text": "We visited the stand for this restaurant at the farmer's market downtown.  We sampled their zucchini lasagna, eggplant lasagna, two kinds of eggplant rollatini, meatballs, peppers and sausage and bruschetta.  Overall, I was really impressed, and it can be difficult to impress me with Italian food.  Their eggplant and zucchini were sliced so thin that they practically melted in your mouth, which is my favorite way to eat it.\n\nWe ended up buying some rollatini and zucchini lasagna to take home, and we're curious about trying out the restaurant sometime soon.  More to follow...", "business_id": "MEraJIKYztC7IOzYwMe86g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "WZCAwPXauKtNoAhHK2-pCA", "review_id": "iDeBBffIBLaHV6Wvy_wO2w", "text": "This place is classic east coast Italian, with parking in the rear and an unmarked back door entrance included.  Definitely a run down, hole in the wall type of place with a musty smell and a decor I'm sure hasn't ever changed in the decades this place has existed.  \n\nFive of us came in on Saturday night on a whim to \"try something different\" from our usual haunts.  Boy was this place different!  We sat in the bar area where several tvs were showing the cards preseason game, and one muted tv was on the sound of music...\n\nThere were 3 or 4 other parties in the bar area, average age was approx 68.  Fortunately none of them really had any problem with our obnoxious drunkenness.  Not sure how many people were in the dining room portion of the restaurant, but suffice it to say the place was far from empty, which is always a good sign.  But there was only 1 bartender/waitress working in the bar area, and though we were more than patient and amiable, she was still very flustered with her duties.  Eh, we were drunk and didn't care.\n\nOn to the food.  We ordered the eggplant rollatini and mozz sticks to start, a pizza, manicotti, chicken parm, and fettuccine alfredo.  Everything was pretty good, huge portioned, relatively cheap, traditional italian(-american) food.  It really hit the spot!  The marinara sauce was incredible, and the manicotti was bursting with ricotta.  The pizza was good, the chicken parm standard (the spaghetti was cooked perfectly al dente), and the fettuccine was probably the loser of the group (my meal, of course) - it was good, but not as creamy as I had hoped.\n\nAll in all, this was exactly the type of experience we expected and went looking for.  I honestly have a feeling we'll all be back.", "business_id": "MEraJIKYztC7IOzYwMe86g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UKjrGv2k8H_DbMW9EXmEcA", "review_id": "AKKSovfFOH2lYhkPnhFG2w", "text": "I have not visited this restaurant in it's new location, but holy cannolis' their food is good!!  I have also purchased their food MANY times at the Phoenix Farmer's market.  I super highly recommend their salad with Italian dressing and Vegetable Lasagna with either the eggplant or zucchini.  This is no ordinary veggie lasagna!  I repeat: this is no ordinary veggie lasagna!  The veggies are sliced almost un-explainablly thin and taste as though they have been breaded even though they have not.  It's pure, delightful, Italian magic!  And don't even get me started on that red sauce.  I'm daydreaming about it right now.  Well, I gotta get out of my dreams and into my car and go order some ASAP.  Also:Eggplant Parmigiana YUM!", "business_id": "MEraJIKYztC7IOzYwMe86g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s-sh8UE6b-j0ENuQnGI1RQ", "review_id": "kK5PlBfrEjozL0iMUpXHOg", "text": "The food is superb, and the bread, oh,oh,oh,oh...i have searched far and wide across the US to find bread makers that equal the quality made in Europe.  I have found it here.  Baguettes better than any others i have had in PHX.", "business_id": "MEraJIKYztC7IOzYwMe86g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OD5nkH4uJDDTJQdmaltDAw", "review_id": "XIeRfSsfYN2MuJs9-d2Uqw", "text": "Because someone highly recommended this place, we tried to have dinner here while it was still located on 7th Street.  We opened the door, looked in, and walked out.  Food might have been good but the place was just one of those joints that time forgot.  I would have overlooked the ambiance had I thought the food was going to compensate.  Didn't think that was possible so we didn't stay.  \n\nFast forward several years later - the place has now moved (to yet another dicey location).  We decided to give it another go because the reviews on Yelp are so good.  Food was edible.  I just don't get being served spaghetti with marinara sauce with veal piccata (which has lemon and capers).  And I especially dislike spaghetti that has the mushiness of Chef Boyardee.  Even Old Country Buffet is better than this and they don't charge $16 for the plate.  Hubby's sausage and peppers dinner was also edible, but value was definitely missing.  \n\nSadly, I didn't get a taste of the delicious bread mentioned by Jason B.  \n\nSo what are the alternatives for Italian food close by?  Pino's on Thomas Road and Central has awesome food in a down home kind of environment.  Aiello's on Central and Camelback has better food and ambiance for maybe a buck more per plate.  \n\nBar seems pretty cool for the \"right\" crowd.", "business_id": "MEraJIKYztC7IOzYwMe86g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "V35ln_NqTycSELLMoLWjXw", "review_id": "DHj0gVV-Y8ywYg40ea0qVg", "text": "Hidden Gem of a restaurant!!! \n\nI came to dinner not expecting much because the restaurant is located within the lobby of the Day's Inn. I was hungry and just wanted someplace to eat. \n\nWhen I call this place a \"hidden gem\", I am referring to not being able to find this place unless I was looking for it! This traditional Italian restaurant has the best pizza I have ever eaten. and has been voted \"The Best of Phoenix\" seven times. The richness and texture of the crust make this pizza \"to die for\". \n\nPleased with my dinner, I came back for a fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp dinner in an attempt to truly gauge the authenticity of the Italian food. The Alfredo sauce was rich, thick, and full of flavor. The possibility of adding vegetables [I am a vegetarian] made the choices plentiful. One can choose from shrimp, vegetable, and chicken as toppings. \n\nThe flat screens allowed me to enjoy the baseball game while enjoying $2 beer. The \"bar\" area allows for friendly, quiet conversation or just a getaway from \"trendy\" and \"crowded\" bars. The friendliness and prompt service provided a world class style of service. I felt pampered and catered and not hurried to decide on what to have for dinner. \n\nIf you live in Phoenix, or happen to be in Phoenix, go eat at Raimondo's!!!!", "business_id": "MEraJIKYztC7IOzYwMe86g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "K8AHPHV8bIaOgof2jMl80A", "review_id": "54bsKRtmYUhEG10BSaSXZg", "text": "Well, silly us . . . we've slept upstairs may times but missed out on Raimondo's, until tonight.  Visiting Yelp, looking for somewhere near the Days Inn for dinner and . . . \n\nOne of the top 3 pizzas in PHX, superb manicotti, and the bread every bit as good as the OP indicated.  \n\nAmbiance is a bit of a miss: too bright, tables and chairs (no booths), ESPN on bigscreens--doesn't say 'fine dining', but the friendly, professional service and great eats at reasonable prices overcome the physical space.  A definite be-back!", "business_id": "MEraJIKYztC7IOzYwMe86g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wkPg_QWNOSmKKmZY1gOgwA", "review_id": "yXrbQ4CWpVIn5UkhgcXB5g", "text": "I can't conjure up a worthy adjective to  the degree of disappointment I experienced at this restaurant. We were drawn in by reviews telling of some of Phoenix's \"finest Italian dining\", and were excited at the possibility of a new discovery.\n\nWhomever reviewed this restaurant and gave it more than a \"yuck\" must have it confused with someplace else; the setting was dark and gloomy, the service  appalling, and the food would probably have been better if they had gone to Safeway's deli counter and reheated it in the microwave. \n\nWe feel obliged to warn people about this terrible place.  Do yourselves a favor, and go elsewhere.", "business_id": "MEraJIKYztC7IOzYwMe86g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "hDlSSyDreM9xY4yQWPm54w", "review_id": "BkcobY-Vb2lywOMCSWKQUw", "text": "Ray is an expert Italian cook (and Host) of the old school (finger to nose). Don't miss the Cannelloni or the Chicken Marsala.\n\nIt's the lobby restaurant for Days Inn (Red Roof Inn before that) on Camelback, West of 7th Ave. The room is way out of date as are the presentations, but the preparations are old-school quality at old-school prices... I ate for 3 (I wanted to taste as much as I could for this review) and my bill was $23! A bit of Hit and Miss, but the hits were HITS!\n\nFINDING THE PLACE\nLook for the \"Days Inn\" sign North of Camelback on 7th Ave. (Otherwise, come from the East on Camelback and look for the \"Days Inn\" sign before 7th Ave)\n\nRaimondo's \"disappeared into oblivion\" 2 years ago to anyone but those staying at this motel (restaurant signage is non-existent) AND THE REGULARS. OH, let me tell you about THE REGULARS... There is a steady stream of regulars who all know each other and the staff by name. It seems to have become the favorite of the former clientele of Jay Newton's Beefeaters.\n\nTHE FOOD!\n--creamy chicken soup too creamy. Thickener paste too pasty. \n--Salad very crispy but was too cold. Some pieces had given in. Tomato too cold. \n \n--Cannelloni masterful. Finished in pizza oven. Worth the trip. \n--Chicken Marsala. Masterful recipe. Alcohol just peeked through and the mushrooms, parsley and drops of lemon finished it spectacularly. Worth the trip. \nToo bad the tomato sauce didn't have time to absorb those spices. It had just been started.\n\nTHE CHEF!\nChef appeared after I was enjoying my main dishes with a bucket of ice to fill the bins in front of me. He didn't say a word. Humble as ever. As I got up to leave, he was standing far on the other side of the room, but even at a distance, I could see a gleam in his eye and his smile. Of course I walked over. What a wonderful man.\n\nI can't wait to go back. Ray strikes me as the type who'd offer me an apron and let me learn a thing or two some Sunday afternoon. I would be honored.\n\nP.S. Beware of 1-star no-face/no-friends reviews.  ;)", "business_id": "MEraJIKYztC7IOzYwMe86g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9ebaAGLVIgGKpDLFwmvaiQ", "review_id": "SevsgDF2p-6FoSuMjmqWSQ", "text": "So this is such an undercover type place it's where you go to hide and eat pretty darn good Italian food at a cheap ass price. My husband loves this no frills spot that has moved to the hotel from 7th ave a few years back. Where else are u going to get Veal parm for under $15? this is the spit for true Italian food at a cheap price. Definitely worth checking out. Had some split pea soup last night and it was very good. They have wings, salads, sandwiches and plates that come with salad or soup and bread.", "business_id": "MEraJIKYztC7IOzYwMe86g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K8AHPHV8bIaOgof2jMl80A", "review_id": "dEYOMQNhdlref6-nBAsdMw", "text": "Closed, as of this spring.  The replacement restaurant is not worth a visit (unless you are sleeping upstairs, you've driven all day, and cannot face another minute behind the wheel).", "business_id": "MEraJIKYztC7IOzYwMe86g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Qr3DXId1jUBrFCARHEcZ3g", "review_id": "X7F1cb68xuASuRVvP1O0Gg", "text": "My nana from Abruzzo would be proud! Easily the best Italian food in the valley. Nothing is remotely close", "business_id": "MEraJIKYztC7IOzYwMe86g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "FRu7mYcyC6SGi034jQvT9Q", "text": "Have you ever noticed that almost every florist uses the same pictures on their website and somehow they are all connected to Teleflora?  One of these days I'll figure out why and how this all works... but in the meantime, since I don't have a go-to florist that I use regularly, I use whatever company is most convenient at the time.\n\nSo, when I recently wanted to send flowers to a friend of mine that was staying at the Montelucia, and the concierge told me that they use Garden of England, I went with it... \n\nI was not a fan of the $10 delivery charge, but so be it... I'm told the arrangement was colorful and beautiful... and of course it was a nice surprise for my friend upon her arrival.  I'll go direct next time for sure though - there is nothing like a personal touch - especially with flowers!", "business_id": "K_l1UzNFe3DEo2D1XokkXw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1KQNB8xQ0IR-gv4FfI_New", "review_id": "FltSeFwfczXc_WK7Z8knWw", "text": "I live in California and was looking for a local florist in Phoenix to send a friend an arrangement, I looked on Yelp and found the Garden of England Flower shop and decided to give them a call. \nI want to thank all the people that recommended this florist! When I called the owner answered and was very friendly, she made some suggestions for the arrangement and scheduled the delivery for the same day. I didn't see the arrangement but I did get a call from my friend a few hours later thanking me for the \"gorgeous floral arrangement\". I will definitely use Garden of England again if I ever need so send flowers in the Phoenix area again and I highly recommend this florist.", "business_id": "K_l1UzNFe3DEo2D1XokkXw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "raMSkwLdZ-kFea1fTY_-Ew", "review_id": "PWeeKfcZnholdq03YGXysQ", "text": "The people here at this store are soooo helpful.  I needed new windshield wipers (like everyone does here in AZ right after monsoon season starts and you realize the hard bricks of rubber you've had on there since last year are not going to cut it!).  I don't know what was going on with me, but I was confused about what to buy and even how to put them on...the directions on the back were cryptic! The guy came outside to my car, showed me how to put them on and then did it for me. yea!  A few months before this happened, our battery was going dead and they helped me install a new one!!  I love these guys!  Excellent service!!!", "business_id": "Guw0j717cVbVLYfn3sK1RQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S6NrF2WuiJXp9BbWEDpcHQ", "review_id": "FFxgZa761PNkkoqHQ7DRIQ", "text": "Yelp, get with it, please....Checker on 7th St is now O'Reilly & that's who I'm trying to write a review for.....thanks! :)\n\nIn any case, I came in to the 7th St location today as my battery was sputtering & on its last breath and that's where I'd bought it previously. Sue was the employee helping me & was patient enough to look under several different phone numbers to see if my battery was still under warranty. It wasn't (groan in my head, money signs in front of my eyes) but she did me a solid & applied it to my case so that instead of paying $100 for the new battery, I was only out $60. \n\nBeyond her willingness to help me, she was friendly & quick. I definitely recommend this location to anyone looking for help who's car savvy and maybe not so car savvy (me).", "business_id": "Guw0j717cVbVLYfn3sK1RQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qj69lMpV7lMH7o9wqt3z_w", "review_id": "nSmurmlO-mcaatUSKSRqMQ", "text": "Good price on a new battery with free installation. Jamie provided outstanding customer service.", "business_id": "Guw0j717cVbVLYfn3sK1RQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-F32Vl8Rk4dwsmk0f2wRIw", "review_id": "PtlUcWm09lPHu-w9kuum9g", "text": "There is definitely nothing particularly spectacular about Rack Shack BBQ, other than the idea that you can get beef brisket and other smoked meats in an unlikely location -- outside of Phoenix's best small-show venue (The Rhythm Room).  \n\nFor that, I appreciate the business minds who are behind the concept, where the same target audience would be satisfied with drab provisions, like hot dogs wrapped in bacon and flimsy-meat burgers.  Instead you can partake in one of the oldest method of preparing meats, either in a full-plate format, or on a seedless hamburger bun.\n\nBBQ from Rack Shack is a great way to kill an hour or so while the opening band clangs through \"hits\" only groupies would love.", "business_id": "3ZVG1MSRuvheqZ4gOioQVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "330uVLSamVfBMHDvvhAprw", "review_id": "9E68CrMAKhuz72PeoMtS9A", "text": "I agree with the other reviewer.........this place is ok.  Food is not terrible...but it's not the best I've had.   I got the ribs w/ side + corn bread for $12.  That's about the going rate for 1/2 rack of ribs....but you sit outside at a table in the parking lot.\n\nThe BBQ is tasty......the meat was fairly tender but not hot.\n\nIf you're in the area, it's worth a try.  But, it's not in the same category as say Sam's Cafe or Keegans for ribs.", "business_id": "3ZVG1MSRuvheqZ4gOioQVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "t5qaDXuQVfYUmEUpWUDyaA", "review_id": "kTvWsLe6mUklUC2N1Dy91w", "text": "The reviews I'm reading on the Rack Shack! don't do this place justice.  I'm sitting at home after a long night having some of the best potato salad and black eyed peas in the valley.. it's all about the sides people!!\n\nThe meats are good if you hit it early and they're GREAT if you hit it late.. as the night goes on, Rack Shack moves from 4 stars to 5 stars..  of course this is on the Late Night BBQ scale which is admittedly different than the Early Afternoon BBQ scale and the Mid-Day BBQ Scale.\n\nSpeaking of the Mid-Day BBQ Scale.. one of the worst places I've dined for BBQ lately is Dickey's BBQ.  what a joke that place is... Rack Shack has Dickey's Beat Hands Down.\n\nBonus! - I've prepared this rhyme to help you remember where they're located... Rack Shack Snack Attack.. get it rhyme, rhythm room? ... man... this review needs to end!", "business_id": "3ZVG1MSRuvheqZ4gOioQVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "juETsil28wzqAuve28NZKw", "review_id": "4QZeWETvixyw1gHMTKSIrw", "text": "About 8 or so years ago, an old, ornery Black man started smoking ribs and chicken at the back of the Rhythm Room to sell to customers.  The meat was salty, tangy, and delicious.  RR management basically ran him off, stole his recipes and brought in Randy and co.  If left to Corritore, the evolution of the Blues in Phoenix will have the same fate - no resemblance of it's rich heritage - just drunk suburbanites pantomizing and living out their fantasy.  Without soul however, Gumbo is just chicken soup.", "business_id": "3ZVG1MSRuvheqZ4gOioQVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "n_lAaNGeWgspbbCJc0DqRg", "review_id": "wdY96kyai6SviPCfC1jQcg", "text": "3 and a half stars.\n\nThe Shack serves up some pretty good tasting meat.\nI thought the sauce consistency and flavor were top notch.\nSmoky, slightly spicy-slightly sweet.\nThe tiny seedless bun it was piled onto just couldn't stand up to it, though, and nearly disintigrated.\nThis isn't a problem when you're dining in full service, but having it handed to you on not even a paper plate, just a few sheets of wax paper, made it difficult to enjoy as much as I otherwise would have.\n\nService here was pretty friendly, and I'll try it again to get a taste of the interesting BBQ tacos I saw another patron eating.", "business_id": "3ZVG1MSRuvheqZ4gOioQVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CAlxnkAuqNetlUmWtCQ_eQ", "review_id": "xpbfHM8MfO3yHKKdWFcjfw", "text": "Sun Cyclery is awesome, I cannot believe no one has reviewed it yet with the growing popularity of bikes, especially in the downtown area.\nSun Cyclery is the place to go. They have parts and accessories like heavy duty inner tubes, alloy wheels, mirrors, headlights and seats. Everything you would need or want to customize your bike. Their bike selection is everything from lowrider bikes to BMX bikes and mountain bikes to vintage and repro Schwinns. So whether you are fixing up your bike or looking for the latest Virve Paul Frank bike, or just need a part, Sun Cyclery probably has what you are looking for. And if they don't, they can get it for you. \nThe staff is knowledgeable and friendly, eager to help you or chat about bikes. They fix and repair bikes on the spot, as well as maintenance. They are also an authorized Schwinn dealer.", "business_id": "jYyfLGMURG2pQ6k80R4eZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "N7lSh49zQ13sG3Jpa9E6cw", "review_id": "t7gX7Qjpdrv_Q7fj6O7s2w", "text": "Sun is probably my favorite bike shop- and I frequent bike shops since my bike is always broken. They have a great selection of Nirve, Electra, Phat, Schwinn, and others- plus a nice smattering of vintage bikes for sale. The selection of parts and accessories is large too- if you don't see what you want, ask. Chances are, they have it in the back. \n\nThe staff is great- they'll help you find what you need, recommend something new, or order what you're looking for. \n\nThe prices are comparable to other bike shops, but the service is why Sun has been so successful.", "business_id": "jYyfLGMURG2pQ6k80R4eZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9y7Ni5EInmU20ySEs8ymyw", "review_id": "kAK8Djp-LBR9oe7yqHdd_Q", "text": "the best part about Sun Cyclery is definitely the service. the guys working here are knowledgeable, friendly and pretty much amazing. they went above and beyond helping me find accessories for my vintage Schwinn and then made sure everything was put on properly. they even took the time out to look up what year my bike was born. \n\ni originally came in to replace the seat but because i have a much older bike, the shop didn't have the proper equipment needed to fit and put a new one on. instead of just saying \"tough luck\" and sending me on my sad and seatless way, they took extra care to explain what I needed to do and where to get it done.\n\nso if you have a bike that needs some TLC, please take it to the guys at Sun Cyclery. and if you don't have a bike, they have an awesome selection to choose from. what are you waiting for? the weather is GORGEOUS outside so let's go cruising! if all else fails, i'll let you ride on my handlebars.", "business_id": "jYyfLGMURG2pQ6k80R4eZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "FxxYCRPcpd__yhRRmmtyMQ", "review_id": "A4Bps2QaiyqyVv0z30Zt2g", "text": "After scouring high and low for the perfect bike, I finally found it here. Aside from the good price they gave me, the service was really great. A guy named Adam helped me out and he was really friendly and knowledgeable about all the question I had to throw at him.\n\nOverall, they have a pretty wide selection of bikes which is nice to see because every bike store in Phoenix seems to only sell beach cruiser types or mountain bikes. As far as accessories go, you can find pretty much anything you're looking for here from locks to a horn for your handle bar. Another great reason to buy from here is that if you get a bike, you get one free tune-up whenever you want to come back in.\n\nCome here for the perfect bike, perfect service, and perfect selection of what they have to offer.", "business_id": "jYyfLGMURG2pQ6k80R4eZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "bLXchxB6Sdws46XZMRbZNQ", "text": "Totally awesome customer service!\nI bought my neighbor's bike last week and wanted to accessorize it.  You know, bling it out.  Bedazzle it.  First, though, I needed tubes.\nSun was definitely the place to go.  Everyone was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable.  \nThey have a huge selection of bikes.  It doesn't look like it from the outside, but there have got to be a gazillion bikes up in here.\nI brought Dexter, of course.  He was a hit, I tell ya.\nAbout a week later, it was time to get a basket.  I wanted one that The Dex could fit into, so I brought him with me, again.  I like places where I can take him with me.  It makes the world feel like a better place.\nAnyway, found a big basket that I can fit Dexter into, or my laptop, whichever activity I'm about to do.  The manager, Joe, told me to bring my bike in to have the basket installed.  \nThese guys are great and I'm so glad I can ride my bike around the corner to the store.  I'll be a frequent shopper!", "business_id": "jYyfLGMURG2pQ6k80R4eZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WkxxiBwobO500AC-sYqTKQ", "review_id": "06xj-yjf8PaRm8ubRoNAFQ", "text": "Had to add my two cents cause I can't believe nobody mentioned that Sun has the best selection of BENTS, [that's recumbents] in Phoenix! Joe and the gang are a bit jaded about their unconforts [that's uprights], they still know tons about our beloved recombos. We ride all around central city on a vararity of bikes and trikes, and we're allways gettig asked about our rides;\n1-What are those?\n2- Are they confortable?----YES\n3-How do you steer?---- It varies \n4- Where can I see, try, buy one?--- I always suggest SUN CYCLERY!\n\nGreat service and I think they have uprights.", "business_id": "jYyfLGMURG2pQ6k80R4eZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r3_JcUFWGERe8ytAHQPDyQ", "review_id": "YaVwFqGh7cJ9LyYcVEulmw", "text": "The BEST GUYS ever! And if I am ever unemployed, I hope they give me a job. Great service, very personable, and a good supply of merchandise. Check out their not-so-newly-acquired collection of vintage bikes. If you're ever having a bad day, go to Sun, test drive a bike, and crack some jokes with Joe. \nI recently purchased a $30 thrift store bike for my besty's b-day, and Joe really went out of his way to strip my bike, offer powder coating advice, and then re-assemble and pimp out the new bike. Totally exceeded my expectations!", "business_id": "jYyfLGMURG2pQ6k80R4eZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 13, "useful": 15, "cool": 15}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "wi_Ist0yPqTt1TGV1lvRiA", "text": "I'm so glad Rickie's tire got a flat. Well. I mean maybe not SO glad...but glad we stumbled upon Sun Cyclery. This has to be some sort of 2 wheeled mecca (though I saw many 3 wheeled bikes as well) to cyclist enthusiasts. Yep. Those 3 wheeled bikes were pretty cool and very comfortable. I see a guy in CenPho peddling around and I thought to myself...\"Self, what's this dork doing on that weird bike?\" Well now I know he's far more comfortable with back support than a conventional bike. \n\nNow. Let's get this out of the way. Yes. They did have a Hello Kitty bike. It was too small (hmmm do you think it might be for a little girl LOL?) And it was $400. And I'm not looking to buy a bike. \n\nThe variety of bikes was unreal! I truly was mesmerized and insisted on seeing every bike while they repaired Rickie's tire. Each seemed so unique and oh so cool. Though they are really crammed in there and you are unable to pull one away to check it out. That probably means \"NO TOUCHIE!\" I have to say I like at Wal Mart (I know, stone me, stone me) how the bikes are on slides and you can take them off and give 'em a sitty. \n\nBut all in all this was a fun detour on our errand day. Great customer service. Amazing bike selection. Cool store. Hey. Maybe it is time for me to get some wheels. Last bike I bought was in 6th grade...a Schwinn Varsity 10 speed...I think it was around $70. I had to dust a lot of furniture at Bernard's to get that baby...", "business_id": "jYyfLGMURG2pQ6k80R4eZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0dgQa81w5it1PMpGpC_L0A", "review_id": "flOEYqSAsKOTHZwOksXs-g", "text": "The Husband and I needed bikes.  Why?  Well, to ride to Luci's, of course!  And how else would you take a ride to your favorite local coffee shop, but in a darling cruiser-type bike purchased from a cute little local bike shop?  The service and selection at Sun Cyclery were top-notch.  Adam was incredibly helpful on each of my (count 'em) 4 visits when deciding which bike to purchase.  Since looks were my main criteria for choosing a bike, he made sure that I could deck out my new ride with a wicker basket and shiny bell.  Does it get any better than that?  I love love love my bike (as does the Husband) and just can't wait until the weather is suitable for showing off ... ahem... riding once again.", "business_id": "jYyfLGMURG2pQ6k80R4eZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7w-AhXiiO22mG6xpt8tpNw", "review_id": "QbmQJpJ4GjLE0ape9_Kz8A", "text": "I had bought a bike from someone on Craigslist after being assured by the staff at \"Bike Barn\" in Phoenix that they do ship recumbents and could pack ship the Bacchetta Strada plus some extra components to me for $60 plus shipping via Fed Ex.  I then never heard from them after they got my bike.  I called two days later and the Manager then told me that the guy who confirmed with me was new and they don't really do that for $60, it should be more, but they would figure something out.  Then they called me and said they were going to pack it all in a huge 7foot box and had determined with FedEx that it was gonna cost me $441 to San Francisco!  They gave me some attitude when I said that was utterly ridiculous, given that I shipped a trike from Florida to San Francisco for $150 total.  I could fly there, pick it up and fly it back for less!  They were unsympathetic and downright unhelpful whe nI suggeste they pack it in two boxes and they just actually suggested I ship it via truck!  I called Sun Cyclery (Bike Barn got a box from them).\n\nThe difference in attitude and service was dramatic and amazing!  Joe at Sun was friendly, polite and knowledgeable and said he had just shipped something similar to my bike for a LOT less than $441!  He explained that Bike Barn should know better than to ship it all in one box and that two boxes were required to keep it within FedEx shipping Requirements.  Joe went over and picked up the bike (after Bike Barn refused to drive it the 6 mi.)  He packed it and shipped it four days earlier than promised and for $227 total!  I was really impressed and grateful and would recommend Sun Cyclery to anyone wanting a bike of any sort.  \nHe even packed it securely using old inner tubes, which were inflated inside the box to keep it all snug and secure!  Creative attention to detail, friendly, polite and platinum quality service is what you get from Sun.  Avoid Bike Barn at all costs!", "business_id": "jYyfLGMURG2pQ6k80R4eZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "AYGHNy8gPxl2Q-etTT3hZw", "review_id": "bWoPVrQpTEIAfQP9rKLM8g", "text": "If you are in the market for a bike, or need your current bike fixed up, look no further. \n\nI've been coming to Sun Cyclery for about 11 years, and the products, service, and support are really unmatched.\n\nThree weeks ago I bought a brand new Electra beach cruiser, which I am in love with. Someday man will be able to marry a bike, and then I can marry my bike, it's really that great.\n\nWhat I love about Sun Cyclery, is the people there. They eat, sleep, and breathe bikes, and if they don't know about it, it probably doesn't matter. When I first started researching beach cruisers, Electra quickly rose to the top. I visited Sun, and was helped by Adam, who was great. I discussed what I wanted, and he helped steer me in the right direction. Another sign of a great place, when they don't automatically steer you towards the most expensive item, or recommend you buy things you don't need.\n\nMoving on, after weeks of thinking, I picked up a sweet blue Electra cruiser, and what's great about Sun, is they have SOOOO many great accessories, you can totally trick out your bike, and make it yours. Best of all, you can personalize your bike, and not break the bank. For example, a bike I really wanted was around $600, and rather then buy that, I purchased a $230 bike, and just added on the coolest and best extras, which really made my bike mine. Btw, my tip to the bold, rather than buy a bike bell, pick up a cool horn, Sun has sumu wrestlers, sharks, pigs, etc. You name it, they have it.\n\nWhen I went to purchase my bike, Joe had some awesome recommendations, I added on a white tires, and a white bike chain. I would have never thought of that, but once on the bike, it looked amazing! Did you know for around $15 you can buy a colored bike chain which totally accents your bike? They have every color, and they showed me this super cool neon green, which would look great too.\n\nIn closing, you will not go wrong at Sun. Places like this are truly a lost art. They really love bikes, and value customers. This is the rare place that you can go to and just ask questions, and learn about bikes. Don't just take my word for it, go see for yourself, and have a great time.", "business_id": "jYyfLGMURG2pQ6k80R4eZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DvQ09Ieg_d_PgrAdQy71Qw", "review_id": "yBEimZ366eI6jzJGekBk1w", "text": "I made the mistake of strolling into Landis first.  Well, actually, it wasn't a mistake, because it helped me really appreciate how cool the guys at Sun Cyclery are.  I got Josh's undivided attention for as long as it took for me to test ride, choose and accesorize my bike.  There wasn't a question he couldn't answer or a tip about this bike or that.  I ended up with a beautifl 3G that just happens to match my car.  But it gets better.  When I went to pick up my bike, Joe helped my put my ancient bike rack on the back of my PT in the middle of the day - roasting hot sun - and he did it all with a smile!  Josh is a genius at accesories, but not at all pushy.  Adam took time to say hi and say he was glad I had wandered in.  While I was there, I watched various associates giving excellent service to everyone who was there.  Best purchasing experience I have had in AGES.  Oh, and it gets better.  In two or three months I take my totally amazing bike back for a free tune-up!  Yay!  A word to the wise - if you don't speak bike\ndon't to go Landis - go to Sun Cyclery.", "business_id": "jYyfLGMURG2pQ6k80R4eZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HFzJb1EnBsB6fD5s-9fXUA", "review_id": "3FSx5xU_HYlBbSzhQFnOVQ", "text": "Excellent place. They have some really neat bikes at a great price. Brought my bike in to have them put a new tube in and check the chain and it was done very quick and ran about 25 bucks.", "business_id": "jYyfLGMURG2pQ6k80R4eZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IdcwNulMu2xQN8JDvm67SA", "review_id": "PzRVfALuoVi-ztYPqW_8Vg", "text": "Wow- I honestly cannot believe what happened to me at this place. I purchased 2 bikes and 2 locks about 3 weeks earlier, and the gentleman who helped me then was great. About 2 weeks later, one of the tumblers in the lock fell apart. I took the lock back in, with the receipt, and the owner (?) basically said that the lock must have been tampered with, and he wouldn't let me exchange a $20 lock after spending over $800.....really? He was basically calling me a liar, and when I tried to explain that it would be good customer service to exchange the crappy lock, he stepped up really close in my face, and said \"don't tell me about customer service!\" Wow! Obviously someone needs to tell him because he hasn't got a clue. He could not have handled the situation worse than he did. There are so many great bike shops in Phoenix that thankfully I will never have to support those thugs ever again. I would suggest that, unless you like buying defective merchandise with no exchanges allowed, to avoid this place and support local establishments who actually care about their customers.", "business_id": "jYyfLGMURG2pQ6k80R4eZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ueCHAfnKbMAonNVmqqvDFA", "review_id": "EnVgBrsFKT9uvwP9--7zYw", "text": "Just bought a bike here. Amazing selection whether you're a mountain biker, or an urban rider. Great costumer services ; Adam is very nice and helpful! I'd recommend anyone to buy a bike here, and only here!", "business_id": "jYyfLGMURG2pQ6k80R4eZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O20Z5Yhf59vhxvXlRscodA", "review_id": "4pDV9cN6ZfUiNKEy7XJ1xg", "text": "Went in to my first bike store to start shopping around and realized I didn't need to look any further! Great help from Adam, made us feel like we were the only ones in the store. Great honest service and a fun atmosphere, I would recommend this place if your are looking for a bike! Ill be back soon to continue buying things for my bike!!", "business_id": "jYyfLGMURG2pQ6k80R4eZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "37svU9WcMXZkSH4cqDdAhw", "review_id": "bSlIqQBkvAfiuSzlvO63QA", "text": "Someone climbed up my 2nd floor balcony and decided they needed my bike more than I needed it for work. Joe was great in helping me to replace my Electra Townie. I had been to three other bike shops before I came here. The people just weren't interested in selling a bike or they were skate boarders treating me like I was too old to ride a bike. The selection at Sun Cyclery is vast. I upgraded my bike and outfitted it with everything I need. Joe made suggestions and let me chose what I thought was best for me. There was no pressure.  He was very knowledgeable about  every aspect of my needs. In the future, I wouldn't hesitate to just stop in on any given day if I needed help with my bike.   All bikes come with a free tune up and minor adjustments as needed.  They have all kinds of accessories. The prices are fare. What a great group of guys. I truly enjoyed my experience today.", "business_id": "jYyfLGMURG2pQ6k80R4eZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dOwcREeiPsl-THOz7ccXNQ", "review_id": "d759-wA1FLCDuQdFLTBAww", "text": "Outstanding knowledge of cruisers, mountain and road bikes.  I have been to all of the other bike shops in town and Joe and his crew are the most knowledgable.  If they don't have what you need they will order it.  And they will even send you to their competitors if you are desperate for parts. Great selection of cruisers and an improving selection of road bikes.  They now carry a great selection of Cannondale  road bikes.  Looking for baskets and cruiser saddles, look no further.  The only drawback is a lack of more items for road bikes.", "business_id": "jYyfLGMURG2pQ6k80R4eZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fTAHgfAthXwNsvjMCjPwHw", "review_id": "syXHrRPT935MUrmxgiEmVg", "text": "Took my daughters bike in for inner tubes after 5:30 on a Friday. The guy was nice and said he could change them right then if we wanted. Honestly, I was too tired to wait, but her bike was ready the very next day. \nWhen we picked up the bike, a different guy helped us and we were in and out. No wait time. The staff seem very nice and helpful. The price wasn't too bad. When I originally called about pricing, Mike provided me with 3 different pricing options which was nice bc I wasn't able to spend too much. My experience was great and I would definitely use them again.", "business_id": "jYyfLGMURG2pQ6k80R4eZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2lxof3zsPWYF4NVZ-XCY3Q", "review_id": "8eTpqCtYtC_SaMc4Q-uVqw", "text": "Asked sales associate if they match competitors prices and was told \"we don't have competitors\". We told him if that's the case then we'll just go back over to your competitor and buy from them.", "business_id": "jYyfLGMURG2pQ6k80R4eZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Cd95wUD6uptKdGd3Y3iAyQ", "review_id": "R8BbKRb3QiqQRBl6Wn3AyA", "text": "Nice place, nice guys.  They recommended the tougher inner tubes for my bike, which are a must in central Phoenix.", "business_id": "jYyfLGMURG2pQ6k80R4eZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gQm2p1gmBPQ4f1sHxgRlbw", "review_id": "fZBED73jw0hw7I6C2uzqkA", "text": "Purchased my daughters bike here, the staff was really friendly and helped find the right bike for her. Thanks cool people at S.C", "business_id": "jYyfLGMURG2pQ6k80R4eZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VnOtsJ2514YIAd0fM2O8oQ", "review_id": "LoUTyLx1zu0PVyke_2lWMQ", "text": "I searched for a bike and hit most Phoenix major and some minor bike shops. I was very impressed by one, but ultimately liked the bike and the customer service at Sun. Joe helped me and made sure the bike fit my needs and was accessorized appropriately. I'd definitely recommend Sun to anyone looking for a bike. The location is excellent for those of us in Central Phoenix and he took time to explain to me why I needed extra thorn protection. I always need help being protected from life's thorns, don't you? \n\nSeriously, I'd recommend Sun without hesitation. Also, the other staff were very helpful, harvesting my brother's old bike of things I could use on my new bike.", "business_id": "jYyfLGMURG2pQ6k80R4eZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fZwvo8YgAS068OQC_M3kBg", "review_id": "kJdPKKsNf6piXzNm8kkAxw", "text": "I purchased an Electra for my wife here 8 months ago. When I went to pick it up the custom elements I had selected with the help of an employee would not work. Without those elements the bike was not what we were looking for. The owner allowed me to selected a bike that came with the elements I was looking for and worked with me on the price to make it work for all of us. \n\nThere outstanding customer service has resulted in us purchasing another Electra and a whole bunch of accessories.  We also referred my mother-in-law who just purchased a cruiser there as well. All the guys are super friendly and love to talk bikes. We will keep going back and referring everyone we know", "business_id": "jYyfLGMURG2pQ6k80R4eZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Upk903qYuZD8vZiWiNLalQ", "review_id": "tP1hcnKgBYuQ0-CXlvUPRg", "text": "My experience with the guys at Sun Cyclery was so great that I was compelled to write my first Yelp review. \nRecommended to me by a friend who went in for some accessories to pimp out her ride, I decided to check it out and do the same. Adam was very friendly and seemed almost as excited as I was to make my bike even cooler. He didn't pressure me into anything and had no problem walking around the store with me recommending various components. A tune-up, some new pedals, chain, handlebars and grips and I was on my way. \nInspired by my first visit to the shop, I decided to come back in a few weeks later with some items that I purchased online as they weren't available in store. Hard to believe because they have a TON of accessories.  Joe was more than happy to install the outside items and absolutely went above and beyond in making the bike look like new again. I mean, it was really scuffed from having an old cable lock wrapped around the white frame and generally banged up, and Joe polished and waxed it BY HAND  to the point that it looks brand new and gleams in the sun. Unparalleled customer service. I won't take my bike anywhere else.", "business_id": "jYyfLGMURG2pQ6k80R4eZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gXoY6WNbYk_sMGE78nC13Q", "review_id": "2HW-vk_q2-XaQC2qyCVV2Q", "text": "My double jogging stroller had a flat tire and trouble folding. Their service was excellent and quick! I'm a new customer but I will be back! Thanks guys!!", "business_id": "jYyfLGMURG2pQ6k80R4eZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IFeHLmVmYMwBK1ODKlIRHA", "review_id": "Hs8dNO8_-Gxe4DiqmgGzyA", "text": "Doesn't get any better than this! I don't even consider myself a big bike person but I had so much fun at this store I will probably become a regular. They have the absolute BEST customer service. They stayed a few extra minutes to wait for me to grab my bike and bring it back to get a new basket installed and while they did it I spoke with Larry - the owner - who has rocked this shop for over 35 years!!!\n\nThis is EXACTLY the kind of businesses (and staffs) that enhances our communities in Phoenix. We are mighty lucky to have businesses like this!\n\nAnother note, Sun Cyclery has an awesome selection of bike accessories. Have fun decking out your ride!", "business_id": "jYyfLGMURG2pQ6k80R4eZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ftLUH_QJd8cBjcP9ZiwXsQ", "review_id": "_vc-yOlcFVPlz_Vj4JpcPw", "text": "Allan came and helped me just as soon as I walked in and was really patient with me while I asked him a slew of questions and gave me the various options that would work best for me.  Great customer service and even put my bike features on the bike in no time and back to the house for a ride I went!", "business_id": "jYyfLGMURG2pQ6k80R4eZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KKMxX_Yp3Gir25IRI069KQ", "review_id": "lmcOD-FT3bNFkNXvikjrOg", "text": "I became interested in recumbent trikes but hadn't ridden one yet. I live in Iowa and was visiting my parents in Apache Junction in March. I decided to check out trikes while I was where it was warm and Sun Cyclery was close by. Allan met me at the door and immediately I knew I had come to the right place. I told him I was from iowa and looking for a trike. He didn't miss a beat, he walked me through everything I needed to know, and had me test ride many models.\n   I never really intended to buy anything that day but  Allans enthusiasm sold me. I ended up buying a beautiful Catrike Road with some accessories knowing full well that I wouldn't see it again until May when my parents came home. I only wish  I had a shop like this back home.", "business_id": "jYyfLGMURG2pQ6k80R4eZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5eR57CQDSfyOY7zloYwmeQ", "review_id": "Bvcoo0UcZrN1bVsHtXfO7Q", "text": "They were the best to buy from a year ago (Terra Trike Rambler),and when I called back a few days ago to ask about my brakes they said to bring it right in and they would  repair it for free.  Worked with Joe today and he and the crew are the friendliest  and most helpful people. It does not get any better then this people. Shop here ,buy here and never have a regret. We came in from Surprise and they respect the fact that is a far piece away and appreciate that we pass a lot of good bike shops to get to them. They value your business.", "business_id": "jYyfLGMURG2pQ6k80R4eZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "re0DJDticmhO6240NfuwEA", "review_id": "8WPIe6HIVSbC0P0TepxQrw", "text": "After being disappointed going to the SAS Fabric Apache Blvd. location (disorganized and dirty), I decided to give the SAS Fabric Indian School location a chance.  I'd been there years back and think they remodeled because everything was organized, easy to find, easily priced and very friendly service.  I would highly recommend this location over the other.", "business_id": "nbO0X6SNrZWOoDQS3WQCPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "-txH2zJSBZQHO6RWvoWXuQ", "review_id": "8Cmlhy2RMcSKA8qEmtxqEA", "text": "Heaven, I have seen thee and thy name is SAS Fabrics by the Pound.\n\nWhy do I need green, faux mink fur right as the weather begins to warm up?  I dunno, but damned if I'm going to leave it here and hope to find it next fall.  I'll find something to make and some way to sport it if it kills me.  \n\nWhat I DO know though (well, now I know, anyway) is that it's not superduper smart to go to SAS without an honest to god pattern that you're ready to cut and sew in your hand.  There are just too many luxurious fabrics in beautiful prints and colors to play with, every aisle you walk down.  Sure, there's some junky stuff, but whatevs, just keep going and before you know it you're fingering the prettiest, shiniest, brightest silk or brocade or taffeta that you've ever seen, and you're imagining the ballgown that you'll make out of it.  Hey, one never knows when one will need a ballgown, so get off my nuts!  And just in case you do, there's plenty tiaras and whatnot to complete the look.\n\nThey do carry lots of notions, some too many and some not enough. There are BINS of loose buttons, if you care to sort through and find all the matching buttons you need.   I don't think I saw a really great selection of laces and ribbons and other trims though.  The thread is super cheap, but the color selection is a little thin and I'm not sure if it's any good (most of them had \"family dollar\" stamped on them, and at .20 a pop, who knows).  Needle selection is next to nil, and the ones that they did supposedly have were almost all sold out.  Other helpers, like fusible bonding and stuff are probably pricier than you'd pay somewhere else.  And of course, there are no patterns at all.  Long story short, go to Joann or something for your patterns, SAS for the fabric, and then back to Joann for your notions.  \n\nAnd DON'T BUY THE GREEN FAUX MINK FUR, unless you plan on checking with me every time you leave the house in it, lest we see each other out.  How gauche!", "business_id": "nbO0X6SNrZWOoDQS3WQCPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1PWFPOmqvLx3sGKuuKQr9Q", "review_id": "dG1u3vOkkQPQZ690uEqsaw", "text": "Let me say, this is not a store where the employees will be nice to you, ask you if you need help finding anything, or do anything at all to make you feel welcome, but it's soooo worth it.  \n\nThis dump has everything.  Piles and piles of fabric, ribbons, trim, notions, and so much various craft stuff it'll make your head spin.  Tiny pink and blue clothespins, cute little patches, bra straps, fake fur in every color of the rainbow, mini-chain by the yard, huge bins of zippers...I could go on and on.  If you make crafts you need to come to this store.  The prices are pretty good, too.  It's a magical place, complete with the angry trolls that cut your fabric and take your payment.", "business_id": "nbO0X6SNrZWOoDQS3WQCPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y0yE3QDFoOaOQ9Imgk0-pA", "review_id": "VPo2W6IQOcznnl89x0KXqA", "text": "Ok second time Iv been in this store. It may not be the prettiest but it has everything. The staff doesn't speak too much English but I don't speak Spanish at all. They helped me anyway. I thought they were very helpful and it was busy too. I will do all my fabric shopping there.", "business_id": "nbO0X6SNrZWOoDQS3WQCPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hno-5CTo24tD9YRdglAZ2g", "review_id": "AxAIBdHNVg6qSC2rrb1esg", "text": "I was in a hurry and needed to get some patches on a shirt for that evening's event.  I don't have a sewing machine and I'm not handy with a needle, so I called Mom back east.  She recommended some \"stitch witchery\" shit that I could get at Jo-Ann's. I don't know of any nearby in CenPho so I used my trusty Yelp app for Android and searched on \"fabric\".  SAS came up and I banged a Louie and headed over.\n\nThe place is a no-frills warehouse stocked to the gills with anything and everything I suppose fabricky-people use/need.  The place was PACKED with customers and employees buzzing about and cutting bolts of fabric and such. I snagged a salesperson, explained my mission and she recommended fabric glue.  I picked up a bottle and a $0.20 spool of black thread (ya never know when you'll need black thread and for $0.20 ya can't beat that with ....  well, a more expensive spool of black thread?!?!) \n\nThey had all kinds of neat things like patches and oddly, tiaras in all shapes & sizes.  I think the place is a big hit with the Quincea\u00f1era crowd.  If I'd had more time I probably would have perused the joint a little more, but I was in a rush to get home.\n\nAll in all, I was in and out in 5 minutes and felt as if I'd entered and left some alternate universe where people still sew their own clothes....but the fabric glue worked (for the most part -- I cheated and didn't follow the instructions, so my bad there), but if I ever need fabric, yarn, taffeta or tulle again I now know where to go.", "business_id": "nbO0X6SNrZWOoDQS3WQCPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tcWQQaDc0BH1dwhyl6ynaA", "review_id": "f1-4xVVbBwQAeg1PmP50cg", "text": "Prepare for a treasure hunt! SAS is jam-packed full of eclectic fabrics & notions. I don't sew but am an artist/decorator & always start here when I need lots of awesomeness. It's the only place to go if you need 40 yards of iridescent orange chiffon and only wanna spent $60! \nThe only downfall is the personnel. Kinda snippy & frequently confused. And there's usually a long line for cutting...\nSo go to SAS for the bargains.  You'll find some textile treasure for sure!", "business_id": "nbO0X6SNrZWOoDQS3WQCPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "deFp0FK9GqM9duW8Sqvi9w", "review_id": "8REAETPLBXICcfoAQmLWJg", "text": "I will be back, it had some fantastically great deals. I wanted to buy so much that I had no plans to use. Just to own. OK there were two downsides as far as I could tell.\n1. There was no information posted about how the store worked. It sounds silly if you haven't been there. My friend and I were trying to figure out how to hold onto all the bolts we wanted yards of as there were no carts. The answer is you bring it up front and have them cut it for you and they keep it in a bag for you behind the counter until you are ready to check out. You can do this as many times as you like. \n2. The salespeople I dealt with were very vague and did not seem as if they had been hired from the best or the brightest. I had to rephrase my questions about how the store worked 4 times before they said something that answered my questions.\nOnce those two things were dealt with I had a great time being overwhelmed by too many choices. TOO MANY CHOICES!", "business_id": "nbO0X6SNrZWOoDQS3WQCPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2uwlUXtK87VyauSkNpF2GQ", "review_id": "xFSBBkodcQvpW3vbXNef-w", "text": "I love going to SAS because they have lots of kooky stuff and when you find something you like, you got to grab it, you might not come across it again. The fabrics and trimmings are inexpensive and unique. The staff isn't too helpful so be patient. Make sure you have plenty of time to look around, it's a big place and lots of stuff to go through. Almost everything is marked, look for other fabrics in the same pile to see prices if it's not labeled. Look over your ticket and watch the sales person write down the prices. We all make mistakes, we are only human. You don't want to get over charged for a mis-calculation. (I say this because one time my ticket said $10 for item when it was only $2.50!). There's no public toilet, just a heads up. They run debit as credit and they do check ID with the card.", "business_id": "nbO0X6SNrZWOoDQS3WQCPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Sq_b-nbG_tOCJ9FwRzZcaA", "review_id": "CM44iF6BFKioXaa1W07z9w", "text": "IM IN LOVE. i used to work at joanns and was discouraged by the high prices of fabrics. I then found SAS and was in heaven! The store is pretty organized so it's not hard to find things and for the most part the employees are extremely busy. I could spend hours in there I just wish I had something to make all the time.", "business_id": "nbO0X6SNrZWOoDQS3WQCPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "PrpZNSpJ3GkJ3E_tUMyWUw", "text": "First of all \"first to review credit\" needs to go to Mirabella G!  I tried to inform Yelp management of this, but can't figure out how to so want to give credit where credit is due, myself.  Now to my review.\n\nThis is a great store to go in if you have absolutely no idea of what your doing or close to it, like myself.  It probably is a much better place to go if you do.  They have a little of everything and a lot of everything.  I say that because I am of the opinion that the more you know about what you are doing, the more you will find.  Suffice it to say you can find an incredible amounts of fabrics and accessories when you walk in the door; just be ready to dig to find what you want.\n\nI go to SAS when I am looking for fabrics and buttons in order to replace dresses for my 90 year old friend.  These are garments that just are not made anymore. I don't sew but my Mother did or I would be pretty much lost when I go in.  I have no shame so I am likely to ask for help from anyone in the store-employee or customers. The attitude is such that most of the people shopping there are really nice.  I was trying to decide to between two fabrics when a really older lady walked by who looked really good in what she was wearing.  She was willing to tell me which one she appealed to her and that's the one I purchased.   The employees are another story,    Some really are more helpful than others depending on what you are trying to do.  I think that is partly because they are always so busy. I've never seen the SAS store slow.  So, don't let one put you off, eventually, you'll find another who will help you especially if you are desperate like me.\n\nThe prices here really are great which is why it is worth it to go in and dig.  It is a great people watching place, besides.  Not for the faint of hear, this store is, but it can be a lot of fun.", "business_id": "nbO0X6SNrZWOoDQS3WQCPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Eg_UL0XaV_g4Dr3AeGZHUw", "review_id": "5OXMgQS7CQktSNKnrysblw", "text": "Awesome selection.  You can find stuff that they stopped making after the Carter administration.  Super cheap too.", "business_id": "nbO0X6SNrZWOoDQS3WQCPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fSRiMsAmE03IAB6XsujE8A", "review_id": "kIyzGQPhfJOu0H6K8aAbMQ", "text": "This store makes me feel proud of Phoenix! \nPluses:\n* amazing button selection, at really affordable prices. You'll find authentic wood, glass, and metal buttons (but they'll be mixed in with plastic junk and odds n' ends that aren't even really buttons, just ... thingies). When I was going through a \"make Anthro-style necklaces out of metal things\" phase, this was my No. 1 supplier.\n* cotton quilting fabrics. I'm not a quilter, but if I need a small swatch of novelty fabric to make, say, a Scrabble tile bag, this is the place I'll go.\n* fabric in general! I haven't quite figured out where SAS gets its inventory. I always assumed it was mill ends and dead stock. But I've bought yardages here that have clearly already been cut and clearly were originally sold by fabric.com (I recognize their inventory sticker). I don't know how the sausage is made, but oh well.\n* stuff you didn't know you needed. Yards and yards of that corny \"jeans\" belting from the 70s? Holly Hobby eyelet trim? You're in luck.\n* really nice suiting materials. Mixed in with shit, of course, but that's SAS. Maybe it stands for \"Sublime Among Shitty.\"\nMinuses:\n* the staff, MAYBE. Though I have to say, people ask stupid questions like \"how many yards of fabric does it take to make a dress?\" This is not the place to go with your newbie sewing questions. Take that nonsense to the cutting table at Joann's where, in my experience, the nosy ladies always want to get up in your beeswax while they're cutting your fabric (\"what are you making???\") You do have to know how the place works: Get your fabric cut and then meet them at the front to pay for it.", "business_id": "nbO0X6SNrZWOoDQS3WQCPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Mmew2rqnwj8FW3qD9wsaQQ", "review_id": "iPsYZgwnxdfCBTwdwBZDcA", "text": "After returning from my trip from a big city fashion district, my inner creative genius led me to Sas Fabric. Upon entering the location I felt a gush of endless and surreal inspiration. \nWhy the fuss over a fabric shop you might ask? The fuss is over Sas Fabric shop! Move over Joanns, Walmart or any other ratty fabric place because no one beats Sas! An array of funky, bright, subtle, soft, crisp, shiny, and neutral fabrics fill your eyesight welcoming you to explore! My imagination was running wild in here! I felt as if I was at a true NYC fabric supplier! Other fabric stores in Phoenix simply do not compare and carry FAR less unique fabrics. Joanne is also more catered to the grandma crowd rather than the modern D.I.Y. creative soul. I highly recommened Sas for all fabric related projects. I've become loyal to Sas for its quality and superior selection. The staff is also very quick and experienced so they get you on your way to fulfill your creative urges! Five stars :)", "business_id": "nbO0X6SNrZWOoDQS3WQCPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_2oYcAukTIaexAnsjUo9tg", "review_id": "DTfYrkjxytbO_eRaFxXzRQ", "text": "Everyone has a project they've bookmarked and thought about doing. Come here and grab some supplies, and actually do it this weekend. Why not? \n\nInside is nothing short of an upholsterous meshacopia of bargain fabrics canoodling with high-brow silks and leathers. \n\nThey have stretchy. Stripey. Fluffy. Fuzzy. Silks, ribbons, lace... even hot pink satin for that classy-flavored Quince\u00f1era dress you've been threatening to make. \n\nBins full of broken button families torn asunder and separated forever. Good luck finding a match.\n\nI enjoy their boxes of .25 scarves, stacks of interesting felty sheets, and counters full of things that would creep me out to find anywhere else (bin full of tiny plastic naked infants, anyone?)\n\nAll in all, this is a great little place. \n\nP.S. In case of emergency, wear your Sunday best as their air conditioning rarely works well and you risk falling dead of heat stroke. \n\nP.P.S. If you forget your Sunday best, call me. I've been meaning to learn how to make formal wear.", "business_id": "nbO0X6SNrZWOoDQS3WQCPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EtU0Z_TY19e46c6ZfyWskA", "review_id": "hUgFFTYwbRpSVNKCeoHwbA", "text": "First of all I cannot sew so this review is not from the point of a seamstress.  I went there for ribbons and other gold colored fabrics for center piece making and I def found more than I could ever imagine.  They have great luxurious fabrics as well as tacky sequin covered fabrics (I totally bought some).  If you need fabric you will find what you need or something very close to it.  The parking was ok but no lie the place is always packed.  As far as customer service goes it really depends on who you deal with. Some are chatty Cathys and others don't seem to care much for the customers. The bottom line is the place might look beat up but the selection is great and the people will cut your fabric and even give you a little extra if they see some damage.", "business_id": "nbO0X6SNrZWOoDQS3WQCPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "raMSkwLdZ-kFea1fTY_-Ew", "review_id": "B8tr5M07nmIetRQ5iBFfpw", "text": "Ridiculous place...there's just so much fabric to choose from that, if you're a fabric whore like myself, you could be in here for half the day.  I can't control myself around fabric...so those of you who belong to FLA (Fabric Lovers Anonymous) know I've broken down in here and bought fabric like five years ago that I still haven't used but promised I would find something to use it for someday or if not you can bury me with it.\n\nahem...anyway...great for cheap awesome finds.  much better than schlepping out to BFE to go to JoAnn's.  Gigantic rolls of fabrics and some hard to find items--like black out material for our curtains.  Ribbon selection is huge.  Staff can be kind of brusque but only because they're swamped with work, but they are helpful when it's your turn.  Would highly recommend it!!", "business_id": "nbO0X6SNrZWOoDQS3WQCPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e1mbmFmQI6Ou_mBil49rGA", "review_id": "OiqtLiEok7XjaC-ZUeHjxg", "text": "the ladies that work here don't give a fuck about your Project  , they don't help much the costumers they rules are \"WHAT  YOU SEE IS WHAT WE HAVE\"   they never smile, but the fabrics and full store are amazing ! feel free to shop here", "business_id": "nbO0X6SNrZWOoDQS3WQCPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "MOpFJnB5HyXdXW1sMwz7Bg", "review_id": "0E17oZ13FxFpq4rcGlbNlQ", "text": "I love this place for what it is-a place to get cheap fabric and other assorted craft/sewing supplies. I know going in here that it isn't going to be clean, or quick, or easy to sort through the piles of material. \n\nWhen I shop for fabric, I'm only looking for knits (I make scarves out of super soft knits), which are located on the righthand side of the store near the back in a GIANT pile that is only haphazardly organized. Knits aren't sold in large quantities like most of the other fabric they have-they are mostly just small-ish pieces that almost all have holes or stains. You have to check the fabric yourself, because they won't do it for you when you go to have it measured. \n\nI'd say on average, most knits are between 1/2 yard to 3 yards in length that are in the pile of fabrics. The exception is the bins next to the knit piles, which typically have much smaller pieces of material and are usually irregularly shaped. I have found some great, super soft knits in these piles-think fabric that is used by James Perse, Ella Moss, Splendid...that's what these feel like. It requires a lot of digging to find usable amounts of material in the piles that are also hole- and stain-free, but it's worth it! Knits are only $1.99 a yard here, which is a phenomenal deal.\n\nThey sell other fabrics that would be used for costumes, tons of sparkly fabrics, plus fleece, upholstery fabrics (though they don't sell upholstery thread), and a bunch of threads in different levels of quality/quantity. They do sell needles but they are behind the register, and you order them by telling them which number you want from the \"menu\" of smallish items. \n\nBEFORE YOU PAY AT THE REGISTER, you MUST have your fabric measured at one of the cutting stations-even if you don't plan to have the material cut! They measure it to figure out how much you are getting, then they make you a receipt and hold your material behind the register. When you are ready to pay, simply walk up with your receipt to the register and they'll calculate the total from your receipt and bring you your bag of fabric. They take most credit cards so I don't need to have cash here (it seems like the type of place where it would be cash-only, but thankfully it is not).\n\nCome here if you are prepared to spend time and effort finding the best and cheapest material around without all the glitz and glamour of a regular (i.e. chain) fabric store!", "business_id": "nbO0X6SNrZWOoDQS3WQCPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R8GEU9cvhlUQ_cKtdqpfsg", "review_id": "-vr-yJRmc4K9fL2dJIJ6RA", "text": "So yesterday I went into the SAS at 1111 E Indian School Road, It was my first time in any of the SAS stores; I don't live in AZ, but I pass through this area and spend time here pretty often. I came in about 20 minutes before closing and moved through the whole store to check out what they had. \n\nI eventually found a big bin (cardboard boxes) that was full of remnants of some great stretch lace. It was marked \"$3.99\" and \"108 inch\". I found 3 pieces that I liked and made my way up to the cut table areas. A younger girl who looked like a wannabe Betty Page with glasses eventually called me to her table. Just to be helpful and make sure she knew where the remnants came from, I said to her, \"They're from the 108 inch bin.\" There are a lot of bins and a lot of fabric in the place. \n\nIgnoring what I said, she turned the fabric length-wise and started to measure it the wrong way, 90 degrees from where she was supposed to. I politely said, \" I think you're going the wrong way, it's 108 inch wide fabric. Since the remnant was actually only a yard long, the way she was measuring was going to make my total come out to three times the price that it was supposed to be. And since the other two remnants were about a yard and a half each, I was looking at being charged over $50 for $16 worth of fabric. Insufferable!\n\nShe picked the fabric up and held it out in front of her looking at what was clearly a cut edge, and said, \"This is the selvage\", and then went back to measuring it the wrong way again. She could have just moved her hands and eyes to what she was calling the end of the fabric and found the real and actual selvage in person, but somehow she did not dally there. She measured it out and came out with about 3 yards (yes, thats right, 108 inches) but still did not appear to make the connection. \n\nNow, at this point I realized what was happening, she was cordially inviting me to a quick round of \"Stupid or Liar\". Anyone who knows the first thing about fabric knows the difference between a cut edge and a selvage; particularly someone who WORKS AT A FABRIC STORE. I guess it is possible that I happened to catch her on the first day of her cut table career, or maybe she had just wandered in off the street and no one had yet noticed that she had snuck behind the counter, but this seems unlikely. \n\nThus I can conservatively estimate the likelihood that she was lying to me was approximately 99.99% (with .0003% +/- margin of error).\n\nThe question is, why? \nDoes she want to inflate the price because she gets a fat commission, or because she is actually the owner of the store? These both seem very unlikely. \n\nI can only surmise that she derives sheer pleasure from ripping someone off, even though there is no financial gain for her. \n\nPerhaps she thought I was an easy mark because I am male, and not the more typical (or stereotypical) flaming male who would know a lot about fabric. \n\nMaybe she is motivated by revenge on men because she recently took her car in to the shop, and the mechanic told her that the \"number 6 transaxle injector stabilizer\" needs replacing immediately and it will be $900 up front . She feels violated by a man who had her over a barrel due to her ignorance and now she wants to do the same to someone else. Who knows.\n\nAs it was late, the store was closing, and I was tired, I simply said to her, \"Yeah that's OK\" and walked out leaving the fabric on her table. And moreover, I'm not the kind of person who will go round and round with someone trying to tell them something that they should know already, I had already told her twice and that was probably one times too many; and she was in effect calling me a liar. If it's not a noticeable loss to do so, I think it's best to just step away from people like this instead of giving them some kind of weird fulfillment or satisfaction.\n\nAs I said before, this was the first time I went into an SAS fabric shop and I did not deal with any other employees, so I only have this young woman to base my review on. As for the rest of the store, I liked it a lot, which is the reason for  the three stars; they had a great selection of just about any kind of fabric you could want, and lots of bins full of knick-knacks, zippers, D-rings, thread, etc, etc. And the prices were good and cheap. I'm used to California stores like this where you pay through the nose for everything.\n\nIn the future I will go back and have a better experience, I trust.", "business_id": "nbO0X6SNrZWOoDQS3WQCPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WArXTkoqkvfgxFEnJkjufg", "review_id": "0jpHrnzepu4liu4DxbOjsA", "text": "This place is incredible! A little less than well-organized, but there are tons of inexpensive fabrics and accoutrements. The people are friendly and down-to-earth.", "business_id": "nbO0X6SNrZWOoDQS3WQCPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "O3huqF3nBeWP9Zd6NmCAaQ", "review_id": "iX6G0riIBNU9minZDZFvhw", "text": "I made it into this Sas because I happened to be right around the corner for an appointment. \n\nThe store was much smaller than 19th Ave which I go to more often. \n\nThings were organized the way Sas organizes. I always feel like it's a treasure hunt and have fun. \n\nI did find the knit section and they were on sale. I made a purchase of awesome super soft knits. \n\nOne thing I LOVE about Sas is the elastics and trims! $.50 a yard for 3 inch elastic? AMAZING!  \n\nThis was a nice Sas and I will go back if I am over there again for sure!", "business_id": "nbO0X6SNrZWOoDQS3WQCPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T70B3fDF7LHWntNWlYwhhA", "review_id": "-n7jvXKtQa6pOyyEImKSPg", "text": "My mom has been uber into crafting ever since her and the pops took up going to Burning Man. I've had the pleasure of not only hearing their \"OMG MOM NO\" stories from the Playa, but also going to SAS to help her find pretty things for tutus and hats and go knows what else. This place is MASSIVE. Staff is friendly. A little disorganized, but you can find some great shit there. \n\nLast time, I walked up with a mini glitter top hat. It's amazing.", "business_id": "nbO0X6SNrZWOoDQS3WQCPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dj-vs4rukH6dXWVpPOq0_g", "review_id": "FgFmob0Fimz2IgmjIKWdIQ", "text": "Worst wool selection I have EVER seen.\n\nSaw associates chatting with each other and with friends more than I saw one look to help a customer.  Asked for help and got a woman who was willing to help but didn't understand what I meant by \"wool\" and took me to what she thought was wool.\n\nAt least she tried.  Her effort gave the place two stars instead of one.\n\nWith a store that's such a mess, the associates should be all over trying to help out customers.  Because all I did was walk in, look confused, ask a question, and leave.  \n\nCustomer service counts.\n\nP.S. I feel like the Tempe location takes pride in their organization and the women that work there have been working there FOREVER!  It's like seeing old friends every time. :)", "business_id": "nbO0X6SNrZWOoDQS3WQCPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PDTei4MPoK4w6QmU8jRJ7A", "review_id": "PalY9uAqtzDUlg7q3jAO4Q", "text": "The stuff you want and need is there except for one important thing. \nAlso, they have bad customrt service.  Nobody knows where anything is, they are disorganized and they don't like telling customers how to check out. \nEach counter is for something different but there are no signs. Good luck. \nIf you ask if they sell an item you can't find, they might say no but it won't be the truth. Show up when you can spend 2 hours to find  everything on your own.\nForget about the dollar or two dollar bin. It always costs more than that. And they say it was placed in that bin by mistake. If you grab fabric expecting a certain price and actually pay that price. ....and if this happens to you most times please write a review. \nI would like to see it. \nThe truth is people go back because they are the only ones who do what they do AND regular fabric stores are closing all over the valley. If this were not the case I would go somewhere else.", "business_id": "nbO0X6SNrZWOoDQS3WQCPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JlCjjf4H8rs2_lkj7xWRZA", "review_id": "55xoDnp3IPraLzXsTiZlqA", "text": "This place is as bad to be expected! \n\nEssentially a warehouse stuffed with random fabric scraps, ribbon and assorted accessories. \n\nTo be honest, you better come here on a scavenger hunt, or else you will be disappointed!", "business_id": "nbO0X6SNrZWOoDQS3WQCPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XxA5k_iyzf9HdvPMp_J27w", "review_id": "nxned7yBWSRJjnAObfYToQ", "text": "After hours or rather days of trying to find a satin sheet that did not come in a set already I decided to just try satin fabric instead. After reading the other reviews I wasn't sure exactly what to expect as no fabric store that I've patronized previously had as much as the reviews said this place would.  \nI have driven past this place for years and never noticed what it was, I always thought it was a costume shop.  Walking into this store I'm sure my face was priceless as I am also sure that upon first entry my jaw hit the floor. There was so much fabric everywhere. Not just your usual small bolts but giant rolls as tall as I am in most cases. I found not only the satin I was looking for but also many other fabrics that would also work that I never thought of before.  In addition the vast selection the prices were amazing.  So many deals on bulk fabric, definitely a sewers dream.  \nThe only caution I have for this place is that I needed three pieces of the fabric but I wasn't made aware that they only do one cut per person per fabric. Luckily the lady helping me understood my confusion at not being told this before hand and was willing to cut all three pieces for me.  I do wish that their thread selection was larger. Even though they have industrial size spools they mostly have primary colors. I had a difficult time matching the thread and fabric. I will definitely come back here the next time I have any fabric needs.", "business_id": "nbO0X6SNrZWOoDQS3WQCPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "k4-6lakq7t3kCgbvPxcuvg", "review_id": "TDG0drBJ99rsu-5reDMdQQ", "text": "If you like crafting and sewing this is the place for you!\n\nI needed about 6 yards of upholstery fabric as I am recovering my ratty old dining room chairs, and after some very frustrating searching through tables piled high with folded samples, old bolts and random yards, I nearly gave up then all of a sudden I found *exactly* what I was looking for: three different samples of Toile de Jouy, in pastel pink, green and blue!!  Yes!!   I was super excited to find it in all three colors.  And to add to the awesomeness of my find, my whole purchase, out the door, was only about $12.  Score!!  \n\nBe warned that this places is overflowing with fabric and sewing notions and finding exactly what you want can be a challenge, and their customer service is VERY limited.  But if you come in here with patience and lots of time to spare you will find exactly what you seek, eventually.", "business_id": "nbO0X6SNrZWOoDQS3WQCPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N7lKMy0-4bhnZg6MLEQxUQ", "review_id": "MWQC1F7BdAmmGmWi07FWZQ", "text": "I get all my crafting supplies from\nThis store.  It's an awesome place to shop if you know what your looking for.", "business_id": "nbO0X6SNrZWOoDQS3WQCPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "adkV-Rt2NjIZzh2tmryeWQ", "review_id": "HQvkuSia2-dVs6OaHx-nFw", "text": "What a mess!!! Looking for outdoor fabric and this place is close to home, so it was our first stop. No outdoor fabric could be found, but in fairness, I am not the type of person that likes to \"hunt\" for things. I'm more of a get in get out kinda girl, and this store is most definitely NOT conducive to that way of shopping.\n\nAfter a quick circle around the shop, we went and asked where the outdoor fabric is. Answer: \"if we have it, I would think it's near the upholstery\". If? Think? We circled again but there is zero organization in the place, and I was shopping with someone that doesn't have patience for that, so we quickly left. \n\nAlso, crowded and dirty. If they had organization, training, and a mop, they would get more business. They could even raise prices. But, I'm sure there are people that would rather dig and shop in a less fancy place to save the money, and if that's you, this is a good place. Never thought I would feel like a fabric store snob, but I guess that's me.", "business_id": "nbO0X6SNrZWOoDQS3WQCPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4MnVm1LWQ2ZXso4ORe_fZA", "review_id": "t56RK6zgM12p7hbksj4PWA", "text": "This place is Christmas when it comes to crafty things to discover. There is fabric of every kind, nick-nacks, ribbon, and kitschy things. The employees, though? Oh my gosh grouchy. Forget getting help or friendly service here. Even the guy at the front clearly doesn't want to be here.\n\nAlso, be prepared--this is a warehouse setting with poor ventilation. You will get hot and sweaty.\n\nBut I found the materials for some projects for super cheap, which was great. That concrete floor did a number on my back, though, because I walked around the entire store. The heating pad was calling my name when I got home.", "business_id": "nbO0X6SNrZWOoDQS3WQCPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZozIY8FI83AldgAheMGRFQ", "review_id": "mujmH1iSh5jt6EKw3XC02A", "text": "If I didn't like how close this place was to my house or the giant selection of fabrics I would give it zero stars! The customer service is horrendous!  the people that work there are the rudest people I've ever seen in my entire life at a store. That's all", "business_id": "nbO0X6SNrZWOoDQS3WQCPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4dnDsoHuxUtzhaumxbpR5w", "review_id": "Zilq75H2WV1DVdMzvsY74A", "text": "So I hate to say that I have had the fun task of storing crap. Moving in with the boy meant sacrificing majority of my belongings to a storage unit. I was absolutely dreading moving.\n\nAfter shopping online for an affordable, air conditioned storage unit that was close to home, I came across Extra Space Storage. Their website is easy to navigate, and their prices are affordable. This location is inside with air conditioning, but I know they differ throughout their several Valley locations. \n\nNever had a problem with service, access, or safety. I would recommend this Extra Space Storage unit to anyone.", "business_id": "c_azia4dh9JsKjPo28Ecfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z4iC68JUORq63oIw52OCDg", "review_id": "8XGPed_Z365dFXDXxn6rxQ", "text": "I went to rent storage space at this company (applies to all locations)and was VERY close to renting from them( I gave them my drivers' license and a US Passport for ID).The rental agent told me that they require fingerprints as well as a palmprint according to corporate rental policy. UNTIL they wanted my FINGERPRINTS and PALMPRINT  in order to rent a space I was ok with everything. I asked why.When I said that I was all for biometrics for safety they looked at me confused as they did not understand what that was.When I informed them that it involves the use of a fingerprint in order to gain access they stated that they weren't that advanced yet.\nI then asked what they wanted my fingerprints and palmprint for and they stated security.I then asked that if my fingerprints were going to be compared every time someones' storage facility was broken into and they stated NO.I then asked what do you want fingerprints for then.\nYou can go to a bank and cash a sizeable check and they require an index finger print,which I can understand,BUT this is a storage facility for crying out loud and people are required to have or purchase insurance in case of something happening.All it takes is a disgruntled employee lifting your prints to place elsewhere and frame someone for a crime.\nI even tried calling the district mgr.(from outside the facility) for a further clarification and left a voicemail message to call me as he did not answer. I was also asked to leave the facility in the middle of my phone call.I complied. I am still waiting 2 days later for a return call.\nPotential renters BEWARE AND TAKE NOTICE!!!\nThis is NOT a place to rent storage space from.\nThey are obviously treating everyone that rents from them as a criminal element.THERE IS NO JUSTIFICATION FOR THEIR DEMANDS TO SUPPLY FINGERPRINTS.\nI asked them should a storage unit get broken into are they then going to run my fingerprints in a database in order to eliminate me from being a suspect in the break in and they stated NO.I then again asked them what they needed fingerprints supplied to them for and they stated MY safety.Sounds VERY FISHY ro me.\nNeedless to say I am NOT RENTING from this concern\nWhen I asked other facilities around town if that is a requirement in order to rent from them they all laugh and say no.For the people that do supply them with fingerprints and rent from them, they must be idiots.\nYou can lift fingerprints from a fingerprint card with scotch tape and plant it anywhere you like.It is that easy.\nA word of WARNING.STAY AWAY FROM  THIS STORAGE FACILITY. RENT SOMEPLACE ELSE.THEY ARE NOT LOOKING OUT FOR YOU AT ALL.\nMY NAME IS RICH AND I CAN BE REACHED AT 602-316-3660 IN CASE YOU WISH TO CALL.DO YOU HEAR THAT CORPORATE.i DARE YOU TO CALL ME.", "business_id": "c_azia4dh9JsKjPo28Ecfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pk1X4SOz1Hqit5mKiw-RXA", "review_id": "i9KZmx46CxytuFFqqSGuXw", "text": "The physical establishment is clean, comfortable in temperature and presentable in appearance.  Access is simple enough.  \n\nThen there's the staff.  When I rented the unit (June 2012) I had a great experience with the young man who showed me around and filled out my contract with me.  The kid gave great \"face\", as it were.\n\nAnd then.\n\nIn the initial work-up, I made it Very Effing Clear that email was my preferred contact method because I do  not answer calls from numbers I do not recognize, The End.  Kiddo says \"hey, no problem, we'll totally email you if we need to get hold of you for anything.\"\n\nFast foward several months to the rate change I wasn't made aware of.  \nThen fast forward a couple more months to the NastyGram I got in via regular mail saying \"We're gonna auction off all your shit if you don't pay us\"... except the money was no longer in my account as it had been sent to them via automated bill-pay.\n\nSo I call them and attempted to address the issue.  Hahaha.  The person on the phone (Terry, female) seemed to have difficulty comprehending my words - I explained the situation from my POV and she not only disregarded what I said but interrupted me several times in order to do it.  I freely admit I lost my patience (and nearly my temper) with her.  \n\nThe situation is mostly resolved now, but I promise I am moving out of there next month because you will get a lot of lip service but not a lot of follow-through from this organization... and the new place less than a mile from my house is $50 a month cheaper for more space and a U-haul to move it all with.  :)", "business_id": "c_azia4dh9JsKjPo28Ecfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sIBfPxJNBwhnWlySR0kAhw", "review_id": "uzvgdQ209b6M2iAM2N6klw", "text": "Sadly, this storage facility would get 5 stars, since I like the facility, management, and staff; but can't do it in good conscious since there exists the ongoing propensity to raise the monthly storage fee every several months or so.\nIt happened the first time shortly after I moved my items in-I believe the rule is after 6 months-then again some months later; causing me to reevaluate my unit and downsize to a smaller unit. I cut my rate in half; however, within 6 month after that, there was another \"hike\" in my rate by $10 per month that began a couple months ago. Of course, I was livid. I had a space with Public Storage on 32nd St. and Shea for nearly 2 years with never an increase in my monthly rate. I know, I know I should have headed right back when I needed storage again. \nI have learned all storage facilities are not created even close to equal. It is certain that the \"fee increases\" are cited in their arduous and lengthy contract; however, that is not received, via email, until AFTER you secure the storage unit. \nAnyone that has moved and/or stored items knows it is a huge pain! So does this storage facility. You are notified about the \"fee increase\" a month out, which does not give the average person a lot of time to look for another storage, coordinate the move, and just get their head around the whole moving experience so soon after moving their items in! It is my opinion that this organization knows this psychological dynamic and uses that knowledge to have rolling \"fee increases,\" with short notice (to get at least one increase), that of course increases their revenue, while the customer gets no increased services or benefits.\nI am going to get my head around the move, and hopefully find a storage  (I'll check with Public Storage again) that has a guaranteed rate for at least a year. \nLast, but certainly not least, it is not YELP that this company cares about with regard to reviews, I was told the \"head office\" pays attention to reviews posted on Google+; wholly ignorant to the power of YELP.", "business_id": "c_azia4dh9JsKjPo28Ecfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 5, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "vF4B6eFdoDmyV_l7MLHMzw", "review_id": "baONVc00RPuB4j1olMDBMA", "text": "HA ha! Gay Denny's natch! lmao! This place is awesome!!\n\nIn the daytime you can see several groups of people thinking about their would-be purchases in the near by car dealerships. But in the night time...\n\nlate night, say... 2AM-ish... this place comes to LIFE! The patrons of the nearby clubs and bars conviene here to get their late night munchies on! There's some major people watching going on!! \n\nGo and hang out, scope out the MUCH smaller late night menu and have fun. :)", "business_id": "FKHv7FkblONv9qqBndJUrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "y9IKf7VckFc-fesWuDwgxg", "review_id": "wk-p5Y4cV-NUV-NBiN2mDQ", "text": "DISCLAIMER : This review is based solely on my love of people watching...not eats.\n\nIt's simple lady's and Mary's..... if you have been to this Jenny's (thx Brian) at 2am on a Sat night I do not even need to continue. If you haven't....I recommend that you do. Nuff said", "business_id": "FKHv7FkblONv9qqBndJUrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 32, "useful": 13, "cool": 15}, "user_id": "o1HQEND6cg-4SK0Z1ASBMQ", "review_id": "pZI8eRS9fV-tPL_MiVSiCg", "text": "==Gay Denny's Bingo==\n\n[ ] Uncomfortable looking straight couple. What, you thought they called it \"gay denny's\" because it was so merry?\n\n[ ] Half-drunk valley girl frantically slapping her boyfriend in the face. Whether it's to get him out of his drunken stupor or to arouse him, it doesn't seem to be working, babe.\n\n[ ] Random cop harassing transexual/transvestite about \"being lewd in public\" or some other bullshit. Lewd? You're the one trying to put them handcuffs and take them to your car. Get over your lame self.\n\n[ ] Waitress who has to wake up passed out patrons to bring them their food. \n\n[ ] Guy who leaves instructions for his friends to order for him so he can get his puke on. (Holy shit...Nathan?)\n\n[ ] People fixing their makeup...in the men's restroom.\n\n[ ] Glitter on the seats. And the table. Oh my god where is all this fucking glitter coming from?\n\n[ ] Guy who, despite seeing that really hot girl making out with another girl, still thinks he's got a chance, and seems legitimately confused when girl is not interested in him. Just because her girlfriend's in the toilet doesn't mean she goes into \"straight mode\" for the next ten minutes. \n\n[ ] Dumb yelper taking notes for a future review. (Holy shit...me?)", "business_id": "FKHv7FkblONv9qqBndJUrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4MnVm1LWQ2ZXso4ORe_fZA", "review_id": "pps6kyYFao8zq-kE6FWx-w", "text": "I'm not going to lie; I wanted to go to this Denny's solely because of Jetta R.'s review.\n\nBad, bad, bad.  Bad service, bad food, bad experience.  I took my friend here twice to make sure that the first time wasn't just a fluke.  Our waitress was a total space cadet and was completely uninterested in us.  I realize Denny's isn't a high class restaurant, but I do subscribe to the belief that your water glass should never be empty.  We put our glasses at the end of the table.  The waitress flitted around at the tables behind us (there were two, maybe three other tables occupied when we visited, tops), but didn't cater to our needs.  She treated us like children on both visits.  I told my friend, \"the tip meter is running.\"\n\nI wanted to like Jenny's, but it just sucked.  There's no reason for crappy service with a place as empty as it was.", "business_id": "FKHv7FkblONv9qqBndJUrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 29, "useful": 19, "cool": 20}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "1rolw2XSLaUSfBBdST--rA", "text": "Ahhhh....Jenny's. Good ole Jenny's. Gay as gay can be. Depending on when you are there of course. I've found myself at Jenny's post bar rush stuffing my pie hole with a club sandwich, fries and many glasses of Coca Cola. \n\nThen there's the late morning, early afternoon call from friends who want to gather at Jenny's, eat greasy food to soak up the previous evening's booze and dish about who fell down, who got arrested and who will end up on dirty.com! Of course, we all secretly hope it is us!\n\nI love diner waitresses. They get it. They have the patience of a saint and the sass and swagger of a sailor. All the while delivering my hot plate of eggs, shredded hash browns (can you say Ore Ida!?), various meats and extra butter on the toast please. God bless 'em. God bless them all! \n\nSo Jenny's has a place in our hearts. Not on Valentine's Day. Not on the books for New Year's Eve. But, dayum, if I'm not grateful to have you Jenny on that famous CenPho corner, we call 7th Street and Camelback.", "business_id": "FKHv7FkblONv9qqBndJUrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0VfJi9Au0rVFVnPKcJpt3Q", "review_id": "MCIjDMQpo5rcfMcdkTbgaA", "text": "gay Denny's gets 4 stars just for atmosphere, but as katie S. points out, the service is always atrocious. I'm sure staff is primarily prioritized by demographic, so service skill is secondary.", "business_id": "FKHv7FkblONv9qqBndJUrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dji-3ZSLA33ndPPYT0p7BA", "review_id": "pS2kKXqq603xzFB0uLOpFA", "text": "Kidless for the weekend.. rode the tram back and forth, saw clubbers bobbin their heads like they were too cool for school.. glittery tube tops, guys in sweaters.. nothin cool on the town, so we had a whiskey and coke at home and headed straight to gay denny's. Ahh... so much more entertaining then the lame-o stilletto wearin, sweater vest kanye wannabe club scene. So many people around to people watch, interesting conversations to over hear. refreshing, really! I love you gay denny's. Especially when you are full of fire men. I was there that day, and you were beautiful.", "business_id": "FKHv7FkblONv9qqBndJUrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hDlSSyDreM9xY4yQWPm54w", "review_id": "b3n9_-llZ-gFM6XUpsoQTQ", "text": "A WRAITH OF AMERICANA LONG UNDEAD, CHURNING OUT CACA AT OUTRAGEOUS PRICES\n\n--$3.50 slice of ham\n--$4.00 glass of concentrated OJ\n--3am best time to visit; you're going to be sick in an hour anyway from the booze you drank earlier. \n--no \"honey\"-calling, gum-chewing flos anywhere to be seen\n--only the blur-in-motion Mexican-girl dishwasher/busers who can clear a table in 3.8 seconds\n--24-7 operation means this place never gets a deep clean and it shows\n--bathroom towels NEVER stocked\n--window blinds caked in mud\n--buser station crusty with layers of splattered milk and grease\n\nAnd the food is atrocious. \nNot even grilled cheese makes it past the gag reflex\n\nGet me outa here!!!", "business_id": "FKHv7FkblONv9qqBndJUrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "UG0gkwl621U29BWpgSYRlg", "review_id": "L_wXhRHpjqbhQFmz71EjXA", "text": "Since I manage to find My BadSelf in here at least once every few months I suppose You need to understand ~ OMG, Why? ~ \nFirst off; Nostalgia! During the 70's My Friends, along with a Guy in Gold Lam`e UnderWear, a Girl in a JC Penney's Bra and Slip and occasionally Myself would end up Here. Every Weekend after the LateNight, DoubleFeature, PictureShow (RHPS) @ the Sombrero Theatre. This is where You would find Us gathering, it was Our; Arnold'sDrive-In / FrostyPalace / Mel's Drive-In. \nThe fact that it is Still Here, unlike The afore mentioned; SombreroTheatre, Sambo's (on 1st Street and McDowell), Caf`e Casino along with Cin`e Capri (at 24th Street and Camelback), LuntAvenue MarbleClub (on the NorthEast corner of Central and Camelback), Willy&Guillermo's, OscarTaylor, The MasonJar, The (Original) Monastery, et cetera...... After Developers, Speculators and their ilk were finished generally tearing up the place, there wasn't a lot of recognizable, comfortable landmarks and haunts left for Us native & semi-natives. So once ~ facebook ~ starting bringing Us all back together, what better place for Us to reminisce with old friends than with Our old hangout... \nThe food is not \"world-class cuisine\" it does not need to be, it's the old comfort food We remember, golden eggs, fluffy pancakes, tasty O.J. and fresh, hot coffee. Added bonus; on Your birthday, breakfast is free!!!!!", "business_id": "FKHv7FkblONv9qqBndJUrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "mfawBEi-CuwX9kELVeRDIw", "text": "I got hungry out on errands this morning & stopped in here for some breakfast.  The service was Poor with a capital \"P\" & the food was weak, too!\n\nWhen I came in, the cashier pointed me to an ok booth, but it was a while before my loud waitress, who had brushed by my table several times, finally took my order.  After that, she disappeared.  (Did she quit?)  Anyhow, someone else eventually brought out my food.\n\nI had a \"Grand Slam\" which used to be good, but 3 of the 4 items with this one were with this little tasteless hockey puck thing they called a \"Chicken Sausage Patty\", a little serving of hash browns the size I would give my cat, & two (small?) eggs.  The 2 pancakes were ok, but could have used more syrup.  A second napkin would have been nice too, but there was no one to ask for it.\n\nDenny's (aka \"Jenny's\") here might be fun late at night, but it's a dud at 10 in the morning!     :-O", "business_id": "FKHv7FkblONv9qqBndJUrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9uuPzUWC1m_TnMUV9kXu9g", "review_id": "gsURTCWnBa3D8wGZwtmvEw", "text": "Ya know, I've come to this Denny's on and off since moving to Phoenix several years ago.  I usually only frequent this location and one in Tempe.  I'm not really sure when it changed.\n\nHubs and I stopped for breakfast.  We looked at the line @ Matt's (I know there IS no comparison but the line was SOOOOOOOOOOOO long) and turned around to get one of the worst tasting meals and worst service experiences I've had in a long time.  \n\nNow, I understand something going wrong with your order now and again.  But seriously, our waitress was training someone!!!!!  An order was taken and then we were left to fend for ourselves.  Finally another waitress named Crystal (ask for HER if you dare go) stopped by and filled our coffee.  We then waited...and waited.  We saw the cooks working and putting food out that just sat under the lamps.  When we got our grand slams the only thing slightly warm were the eggs.  Sausage?  Stone cold.  Bacon: frigid.  Pancakes, laughable.\n\nAnd when the manager stopped by?  Let's just say that he had a very condescending attitude.  He was basically like; \"well, what do you want me to do about it?\"  Um, manage your people effectively!  Live up to the customer service standards expected of you!  Figure it out.  My husband pretty much put him in his place by giving a detailed description of several things he'd seen done wrong since our arrival.\n\nHe offered us ONE comped meal.  Bill still came to $15 for one breakfast and drinks.  Yikes.  For this kind of money I will stand in line at Matt's and know that eventually I'll get food worth having!", "business_id": "FKHv7FkblONv9qqBndJUrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z-TD7Mf07w8jdS2xbYp0Dw", "review_id": "d2YVBBugcrxaGgYaKj1lRA", "text": "Jenny's FTW. My Drama club would come here after performances, most still in makeup--old people-badgers-dwarves-and somehow we'd look more normal than anyone else there. the servers never batted an eye. So homey.\n\nAnd food--it's a Denny's. I have no idea what most people expect when they enter one. If you walk in with a sense of entitlement to a good meal, you are mistaken, because its a freaking Denny's. \n\nEmbrace the real Americana experience of poor quality food from severely underpaid workers and enjoy the scene. If you go here just for food (or any Denny's for that matter) you have to be brain damaged to complain about it, because its a freaking Denny's and you should either know better or find some class and taste when finding good restaurants.\n\nJenny's though has actually prepared me many a fine meal with fine service (or fine enough at least). Its a great place.", "business_id": "FKHv7FkblONv9qqBndJUrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vuUddBhwlrVijAAFvK5UTg", "review_id": "Do-uA-2bp0_Rei3hHqbbPQ", "text": "I love that this Denny's is categorized as a gay bar! Perfectly nicknamed Jenny's, this chain diner is located in a known gay district of Phoenix, so you can imagine my disappointment when my wife and I walked in for breakfast on a Monday morning and discovered a totally normal Denny's! Where were the drag queens and disco balls and the loud techno music? Ok maybe I wasn't really expecting all that... regardless, it had been ages since I've been to Denny's, and not much has changed. The service is slightly above average and the mediocre food is an amazing hangover cure.... however the prices have gone up at some point during the last 6 years.... guess that's inflation for you.\nWe both crushed the Grand Slam breakfast and overtipped our waitress, who was impressively a bilingual white chick! We will definitely be back!", "business_id": "FKHv7FkblONv9qqBndJUrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "IGkoathSlJmIOBDGo9vUZg", "review_id": "VpAbNPuQV84EfmX5dw-dRA", "text": "My wife (who is from Phoenix and spent countless meals at this restaurant) characterized this place to me as the \"Gay Denny's\"--a label I was apprehensive about mentioning in my review until I read the the reviews of other Yelpers.  After seeing about a dozen or more references to \"Jenny's\", I realized that my wife's characterization is not only accurate, but quite routine and popular.  Please note that even Yelp categorizes this place under \"Diners, Gay Bars\".  That speaks volumes of coolness.\n\nThere is little to distinguish this from any other Denny's, and during the day it is the mild-mannered place we are all familiar with.  But at night, and particularly in the wee hours of the morning, the alt crowd arrives.  Many people from Goth and LGBTQ clubs pile in here for food at that time after dancing and socializing.  My wife and I went here after our visit to Sanctum--she walked in with her Gothy attire and no-one batted an eye.  The place had quite a crowd at 2am and they were mostly a fairly young, hip group.\n\nFood was. . .Denny's.  Service was fine.  If you go here at 2am, you know you're not going for the food in particular but for the crowd and maybe some people watching if you're into that sort of thing.  If you're looking for a great place to get some post clubbing eats, Jenny's definitely hits a Grand Slam.  Recommended.", "business_id": "FKHv7FkblONv9qqBndJUrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1m8rFe-BCr6qHSMoV5KkUw", "review_id": "iLrFQY7dxvDhSNSuzMx-zQ", "text": "Genny's is a hoot! I'm def Straight but NOT narrow.", "business_id": "FKHv7FkblONv9qqBndJUrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m3jyRjtTSzxOaVhL5ZpYog", "review_id": "lqNnHg2aXPCZK_AcIN7iPA", "text": "this was the WORST Denny's experience I've ever had, and no one expects much from a Denny's so that's saying a lot. not only did our server jump in our faces to rush our drink order he didn't let us finish it before walking away and not getting what we requested. ignored us until our cold food showed up and it wasn't even what we ordered. he threw extra napkins from someone elses table on ours in a \"don't want to put these where they really go mannor\" and didn't show up again until he dropped our bill which charged me for the food I ordered bit didn't get. maybe he would've been a better server if the apparent drugs he was on weren't a factor, and when we confronted the manager she was rude and obviously didn't care that this staff sucks. not to mention unwelcoming to straight customers if any Denny's promoted itself as a straight Denny's would gays feel welcome there and would that be socially acceptable? hell no! way to go Denny's ihop for me next time!", "business_id": "FKHv7FkblONv9qqBndJUrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tCoH4tJnQYG3Wry9HOLIPA", "review_id": "0txUFWy-__GvVBuBQanMIA", "text": "They know how to cook eggs!", "business_id": "FKHv7FkblONv9qqBndJUrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JkMOQaMjlBHMqp6gj-hL3w", "review_id": "8r534MSRuysYm-5nzXwpwQ", "text": "Service was great, and always an interesting time on a late Saturday night.", "business_id": "FKHv7FkblONv9qqBndJUrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SB37ySvE9n2GY0AJi47nug", "review_id": "1stjrBUC06jwDZNR5tR_eg", "text": "We go here late night around 2 am every night we get out of the club nearby. If it weren't for the fact it's 2 am and we're usually pretty hammered I would never stick around for that long to wait for our food to come out! There's usually a wait (even at 2am) the place is packed. There's always a cop sitting at the bar, haha. It just takes forever to get acknowledged when we walk in, to be sat, to have our order taken, to get our food, to get our bill, etc. It usually takes well over an hour for all of this. Under normal circumstances I would walk out of a place like that. If the servers were all really friendly it might make up for it but some are nice and some look like they'd rather be anywhere but there. Which is understandable I guess but still. I do agree that it is fun to people watch here.", "business_id": "FKHv7FkblONv9qqBndJUrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q428GDQ21b6y7IdUajG2Zg", "review_id": "mct7hUITxvyi2urbhH_NlQ", "text": "Years ago this place was great for the late night experience. For that fact and that fact alone, I gave it two stars. Today I went with my wife and we sat in our booth, on the end of half full dining room. In this booth we sat without drinks for 15+ minutes. Finally, our drink order was taken. While we waited for our food I decided to visit the restroom. Walking in there, I felt there was a risk of contracting Hepatitis. No amount of soap will ever make me feel clean again. \n\nI will NEVER return to this place. No amount of good memory's from my youth, will persuade me to return there. It is becoming more and more run down and decrepit. \n\nSave your money and your time, and go to a different Denny's. The 7th St and Camelback location should be shut down and renovated IMMEDIATELY!! Reopen it only after a proper diner can be made of this travesty, and a management can be found, who will keep it as such.", "business_id": "FKHv7FkblONv9qqBndJUrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VexAJmqOClKzm8KbY7xs5g", "review_id": "ih8ssClDEFdoIKcYYYApRQ", "text": "We call this Gay Denny's or Jenny's. \n\nIt's really like any other Denny's. There's no reason for you to drive to this one because it makes more sense to go to the one in your neighborhood. Usually, we go to this one when there's an event in Downtown Phoenix. It's nearby.\n\nOther reasons that I go? My friends are poor and Denny's open late. Otherwise, you should never eat at Denny's.", "business_id": "FKHv7FkblONv9qqBndJUrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TjsABzuLx7k4sQG_L3txgg", "review_id": "eyEWPJaU2RwIareTyt8I-w", "text": "This place use to be nice to eat at.  Now it's a dive!  The restaurant is filthy, I got a water glass with Lipstick on it and our coffee cups had dried cranberry juice on it.\n\nI've been there multiple times thinking \"it's just an off day\",  The last time I went there was a week ago when a friend was visiting from Palm Springs and I have to say, I was embarrassed after taking him there!  They got his order wrong, our dishes were dirty and the waitress seemed annoyed that we even mentioned it.\n\nI will never go there again.", "business_id": "FKHv7FkblONv9qqBndJUrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7nlZJW84Adt6oYn2shnn_g", "review_id": "KQIJCNIULHUn-5NOkax-BQ", "text": "Had some great breakfast service. Spacious. Good pricing. Clean.", "business_id": "FKHv7FkblONv9qqBndJUrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OZEL4b2nDPMeLFJqO8jkqw", "review_id": "VaK8yQrDsk4qd4aRSohMuA", "text": "I love this place. Great staff and food.", "business_id": "FKHv7FkblONv9qqBndJUrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Cw-PSJBNFtzWvUNeBsLxTQ", "review_id": "O-iP2EjWY54BwVKZKq5gsw", "text": "What people need to remember about Denny's or Jenny's is that even though the social atmosphere is outrageous and you WILL meet awesome people, it is still DENNY's. Therefore expecting it to be an outrageous food experience is a nice wish but ultimately they have he same ingredients, same crappy thin bacon, same decent fries etc etc as every other Denny's. If you want a late night hangout this is awesome. If you want culinary uniqueness it's not happening.", "business_id": "FKHv7FkblONv9qqBndJUrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z4xZrZi_AMtOR6I24dPrHQ", "review_id": "1rANNat4WzXQTLSXIdeiEA", "text": "I went here the other night for an ice cream sundae with hot fudge and caramel sauce on it. I was disappointed that the hot fudge was overly sweet and gritty, like it was made from a powder mix that wasn't mixed enough. \n\nThe service was good, as was the remainder of my sundae.", "business_id": "FKHv7FkblONv9qqBndJUrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZvvxtxeTad9t3ZoxdNYe_g", "review_id": "j75nS-FAimw-nHbmObd4iA", "text": "It was 10:00 PM on a week night and not much is open around Central Phoenix aside from fast food, so went with the old reliable Denny's at 7th Street & Camelback, aka \"the gay Denny's\" or \"Jenny's\", due to its renown as a repository for the after-closing-time crowd - that didn't go home with somebody.\n\nMy barbeque cheddar & avocado burger was absolutely massive, came with a modest quantity of largish (hand-cut?) fries, and was really quite tasty, even apart from my ravenous hunger of the moment. \n\nThe food was solid, the value good, the service prompt and courteous.  The dining area was clean, the men's room sanitary and fully stocked, and nobody left hungry.  That works.", "business_id": "FKHv7FkblONv9qqBndJUrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "G72bs75BqgW9NAVv00ADTw", "review_id": "9jdUBxA3BuVuqPpyovct1w", "text": "Update: Making this a 3.5 : / I forgot that they up-sell you for cheese on your hash browns, and they also not include bread with your meal, so when they offer and you select something, you get an additional charge. I am all OK for that if they bring it to your attention upfront, but even if it is a small fee I don't think it is cool... \n\nWent here for breakfast Saturday morning after dropping a car for service at one of the dealers nearby.\nWe were promptly seated and our server Jazmin was outstanding! she was very cheerful and seemed to have a great attitude.\nIn the service industry it makes a huge difference when people do their job giving you the feeling that they are happy to be there, and that you are there... that is how we felt.\n\nShe was very accommodating and answered all our questions.\n\nHubby had the Santa Fe skillet, that actually comes in a sizzling skillet! what a concept, haha (our other breakfast places we frequent just serve them in a skillet shaped dish)...\n\nDaughter had some burrito with bacon and avocado and she liked it very much.\n\nI got the veggie omelette (I never go with only veggies) and it was really good. Plenty of veggies, fluffy omelette, very tasty.\n\nHubby had diet Coke, daughter and I had the pumpkin coffee, which is really good but it was too sweet for me, Jazmin helped out so it would not be as sweet.\n\nGreat experience. We are not in this neighborhood very often but we will certainly come back next time we take our car for service : )", "business_id": "FKHv7FkblONv9qqBndJUrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2h3L5wnUVQ4ppf3ou_C8OQ", "review_id": "lPn3GrTs9b-n3ZXL1ZQx9A", "text": "to be honest.   i am  not very  sure what  to say,  i am  embraced of my  self  going and  eating there.  was  few  people drunk right by  the  door,  i  think they  come out of  the bars.     and the  food is not good at all.    the service was  fine,    but  not  a place that  i would never go again.", "business_id": "FKHv7FkblONv9qqBndJUrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6CJBUmthxEDfZF4DaNI-Rw", "review_id": "g4Va37YapET6ZTyHR9sFxA", "text": "Denny's is always been a favorite places  easy cheep and  great service.", "business_id": "FKHv7FkblONv9qqBndJUrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xBJO2JzQxTnXsGy4ZmBkcg", "review_id": "hVoTMS5YuUrTLw4jnHD7gg", "text": "They've just finished a major refurbishment.  Looks pretty good.  The food is typical Denny's, the servers are friendly.", "business_id": "FKHv7FkblONv9qqBndJUrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7cR92zkDv4W3kqzii6axvg", "review_id": "gXZlgIvUdP0bSxP3BCauNg", "text": "We were very rushed today. We waited a bit for a table, but once seated, had no service for quite a while.\n\nLena came and inquired of our drink order has been taken. We told her it hadn't, and she offered to take it, while explaining how slammed they'd been, and that she'd been scheduled to leave at 6, but was staying to help out.\n\nShe offered to take our food order, and get it put in right away. We received our food very quickly.\n\nThe efforts of this wonderful woman made our day considerably less stressful, and she should be highly commended.\n\nP.S. I love the new decor", "business_id": "FKHv7FkblONv9qqBndJUrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Ry48Bta6spNowOkiMNC_xg", "review_id": "XNJW6EiN3ZXn9XF6aQw1JA", "text": "It's Denny's, it's consistent.  Good service, updated menu.  Enjoyed my tilapia & veggie meal.", "business_id": "FKHv7FkblONv9qqBndJUrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "Xzqbu4Gmv32W1ThbroyNKQ", "text": "What, a gay sports bar?  Isn't that an oxymoron?  Well, I think that the owners would rather refer to their place as a sports bar that just happens to be gay.  (Not that there's anything wrong with that.)  Aside from the small rainbow flag inside it's not THAT obvious (well except for all the gay guys inside).\n\nBut seriously, this is a legit sports bar with about 10 plasma TVs throughout with a variety of sports - with usually the Suns, D-backs, Cards or ASU/UA on the tube.  The walls show pennants and sports signage galore.  The crowd skews just a tad older than BS (upper 20s and 30s, rather than lower 20s), and attracts the gay sports fans.  Service is always good and quick.  \n\nThere are a handful of pool tables (my home for a quick game of pool), a few dart boards and one of those new-fangled jukeboxes in the joint.  \n\nBut best of all Roscoe's has 2-4-1 drinks on Tuesday (and is easily its busiest night), $1 beers on Saturdays and has the electronic console with the hot and heavy Photohunt!!\n\nI've never had it, but they also serve bar food (nachos, hot wings, etc.).  Cash only on Tuesdays.", "business_id": "7srDFwPPnzBaQoPW55Dc8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4ISG7_E0jmpjIZlBBtZnQQ", "review_id": "wXBN4zu_IW9InoAQfiDzpQ", "text": "This place is much better after the smoking ban took effect...for some reason this place has a terrible ventilation system, and even when I was a smoker I couldn't stand the eye-burning smoky interior.\n\nThat said, it's fun to go on a Tuesday for 2 for 1...lots of guys and a generally positive environment.  All the TVs tend to be a distraction when everyone is really there just to check out the crowd and drink, although I think on slower days there may be some genuinely sports minded guys.", "business_id": "7srDFwPPnzBaQoPW55Dc8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IEFyvGVxFKhYJDyEV5Erog", "review_id": "r5K_Ck87116fTVJng258Rg", "text": "Roscoe's will always occupy a special place in my heart.  It was the first gay bar I went to after arriving in Phoenix nearly eight years ago, and the de rigueur after-practice meeting place during my brief stint with the local gay rugby club.  Good beer, cheap-'n-greasy munchies, darts and pool, and great satellite sports viewing elevate this place to be a good neighborhood hangout, gay or otherwise. The fact that the gay boys (\"str8 acting,\" \"iso str8 acting,\" or \"str8 acting-in-training\") congregate there is just the icing on the cake.", "business_id": "7srDFwPPnzBaQoPW55Dc8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "GFj7sT00BR_-QdgFe6Hydw", "review_id": "NkE_2hzYXzu2C7t0mqzIVA", "text": "look at me...I'm standing here and i'm boring...look at me...look at me....\n\nthat seemed to be the general vibe here.\n\nnothing special.", "business_id": "7srDFwPPnzBaQoPW55Dc8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 28, "useful": 16, "cool": 19}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "t07XxTS6V_azLh_mK9UoMw", "text": "Am I the only one who thinks Balls would be a great name for a sports bar? But. Here in gay ole Phoenix. We have Roscoes. While they'd like everyone to think it's a sports bar for everyone. Really. It's gay people. Gay as Ross the Intern. As gay as Richard Simmons sparkly, spandex onesies. Gay. Gay. Gay. Rainbow flags. Gay rags by the door. And, well, a sea of psuedo gocks (that's gay/jocks FYI). They offer descent 2 4 1 drink specials on Tuesday. The obligatory \"sports\" bar furnishings include a couple pools tables, dart boards, pin ball machines and TVs. While I haven't been in a while, the service was always smooth and efficient. Much more than I can say about my talent at billiards. Or darts. Or pinball. But watching TV. I'm pretty good at that. So, put your jockstrap on, face your baseball cap backwards and drink plenty of Bud Lite while cheering on the DBacks. Or. Wait for figure skating season, wear something with sequins, drink Cape Cods and cheer for a Tanya Harding-Nancy Kerrigan rematch.", "business_id": "7srDFwPPnzBaQoPW55Dc8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H7OGq5Upv2FwuSORESv6Kg", "review_id": "xpFWopr11l-LA9sQTsajpw", "text": "Eh...I really WANT to like this place, but it's become a little run down over the years.  I would jump at the opportunity to go to a \"true\" gay sports bar, but this place just doesn't cut it.  It really needs to be about 1000 sq feet bigger to achieve the sports bar feel.  Plus they have these really old circa 1991 TV's to watch sports. (A costco run for some LCDs would go a long way here).   Beer is beer. When people play darts the place get's even smaller.  If only they would get the gay sports leaugues to commit to going there on a more regular basis...it's so hit or miss. \n    This place has SOOOO much potential, but it seems the owners are very happy with the status quo.", "business_id": "7srDFwPPnzBaQoPW55Dc8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 26, "useful": 20, "cool": 21}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "k88tG1o_7ZYBilSZoOyzrg", "text": "Picure it. Roscoe's. Saturday night. 11:00. Deadsville USA = Crabby gay ass bartenders. Me and Rickie? All pumped up. Having fun. Celebrating a fantastic evening we had with CeCe Peniston earlier with a couple beers and a round of darts. I won't tell you who won, but he is NOT a fashion designer. While we did have fun, the bar staff was rude, rude, rude. And when you're not even cute, really, there's just no excuse ladies! Sorry I put my Corona on the pool table. I'm sure that's NEVER happened before Mr. Passive Aggressive bartender with the oh so contrived messy hair! Drop the tude and lessen the hair gel.", "business_id": "7srDFwPPnzBaQoPW55Dc8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UL5__ullYCgKAHmjyBFwtA", "review_id": "l1wBSVzxE-DPi8TnG8nBEA", "text": "I don't know what it is about this place, but I always have a ridiculous time here. \n\nI have no business being in a sports bar. I just don't. But at Roscoes I end up making new friends and embarking on debaucherous (isn't that a real word?) adventures until the wee hours of the morning.\n\nMost of the staff are nice. Some are not. Hey, dude, ff you didn't want me to makeout in the bathroom then maayyybe you shouldn't have served me so many blue moons! Just saying.", "business_id": "7srDFwPPnzBaQoPW55Dc8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 17, "useful": 17, "cool": 15}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "h39e0pwKYq3bdSp52KXQbw", "text": "OK. So I was a little put off on a recent visit to Roscoe's. I chose yelp to rant and update my previous positive review. Two words. Chili Cook Off. Wait. I think that's three. Nonetheless I was a judge at Roscoe's chili contest and I have to say I HAD THE BEST TIME EVER! If I'm not invited back next year, I will stalk them until they give me a plastic spoon and 25 cups of chili to savor. The staff was amazing, helpful and very fun. Shout out to David for making me feel instantly welcome as it was a madhouse I tell you. Though I'm still picturing one entrants presentation, which was a toilet bowl, yep, you heard me, a toilet bowl and having gag reflexes, it was a clever way to display his chili. And funny. Did I mention funny? So thanks Roscoe's. You are THE sports bar in town and a great place to hang. P.S. You may want to have a jar of Tums on hand next time!", "business_id": "7srDFwPPnzBaQoPW55Dc8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nhWH4QzGdHMx1IJu7Tx7tw", "review_id": "kL8bsMag0ep5gXmJ3H_CVQ", "text": "I came here last night with a friend, and the service was awesome.. Our bartenders were so friendly! No waiting for a drink, even though it was quite crowded, and the drinks were strong ( Plus Plus!) and well worth the money.... I will be returning most definitely! Thanks for a great time!", "business_id": "7srDFwPPnzBaQoPW55Dc8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1Gyw3Y6Xs9PZFrA9OjtsfA", "review_id": "78XWRx1XdOXj0OaUHG8a4w", "text": "I know next to nothing about sports. Nada. Zip. But I had the best time at this gay sports bar! This place is pure fun. The drinks are very strong and the bartender was very cute and friendly. The music was good for it being a sports bar. Strange thing though.... nobody seemed to be actually watching sports on the many televisions located around the bar. Saw somebody eat a nice looking salad next to me. Smelled heavy on the garlic but that may be to taste. I didn't feel out of place at all even though my favorite sport is reading. Just a really fun time that is easy on your wallet. Definitely going to be going back there soon!", "business_id": "7srDFwPPnzBaQoPW55Dc8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 12, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "nc3cqVN0UuB3m50-CcMftw", "review_id": "O28RHR5rqGAHah5EArkF1g", "text": "Setting: Sunday afternoon at a gay sports bar. Diamondbacks game playing on most of the TVs. Nascar on two TVs.\n\n[fade in]\n\nServer: ...and our special is [inaudible] for a glass or $8 pitcher of Long Island Iced Tea or Tokyo Tea.\n\nBacon B: What's makes it \"Tokyo Tea\"?\n\nServer: It's green. Would you like to have that?\n\nBacon B: Sure. I'll take a glass.\n\nServer: What's that?\n\nBacon B: I'll take the glass.\n\nServer: What?!\n\nBacon B: Okay, I'll take the pitcher.\n\nServer: That's what I thought.\n\n[Server returns with pitcher of Tokyo Tea and two chilled glasses. Robert M samples small amount and does not find it to his liking...too sweet. Bacon B samples and finds concoction refreshing. Pours full glass and drinks away. Refills glass again until entire pitcher is consumed.]\n\n[Later that afternoon in the kitchen at home]\n\nBacon B (inner dialog): I sure am glad we have a sharp knife for cutting this onion. Look how cleanly it cuts these tomatoes. Wow, that sure was sharp; I didn't even feel it cut my thumb. Or my finger. Or my knuckle. Isn't it funny that tomatoes are red and blood is red?\n\n[fade out]\n\n[Next morning in bed]\n\nBacon B: How did I get to bed and where are my underwear?", "business_id": "7srDFwPPnzBaQoPW55Dc8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sZp_7b83BDTWYeu5Qx0wFg", "review_id": "NYQ3a8TL6XpyrRjxq41Pmg", "text": "One of my favorite places for a bite to eat.  There aren't many gay establishments that serve food in Phoenix - this is likely the best.  Their sliders (I've had them on four different occasions) are awesome.  Three pool tables, typical sports bar, but with a friendly, eclectic clientele.  Staff are friendly, although a little slow with table service from time to time.  Very open-minded and I've always had a ball in the place, no matter what I'm wearing.", "business_id": "7srDFwPPnzBaQoPW55Dc8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SdZtzMCtVK7izX8twot9rQ", "review_id": "tUZXqVA8NjJ4FaCFIXakAg", "text": "A gay sports bar.\n\nIdeally, you would think that would have you meet lots of men infused with the male hormone... raging on a goal, a strike or a touchdown.\n\nBut it was Sunday night, so the flat-screens were laden with beefcake men showering themselves and playing with their tan lines.\n\nReally, who is to complain?\n\nWe got here after Charlie's, because Charlie's was having a drag show and those can get tiring after awhile. Plus, there was the promise of $8 Long Islands... in a pitcher. In Phoenix, it seems everything is happily served in a pitcher.\n\nI nestled against the jukebox for some \"Fragile\" by Kylie and then some Lady GaGa. They have a strict, no slow-songs policy - so my Lady GaGa never got played. \n\nI had my Long Island Dirty Shirley style, with some grenadine. And that Shirley was really dirty... It was basically the equivalent of Los Angeles water.\n\nTo end off, I don't remember a lot of things after this. The train became a wreck, let's just say...", "business_id": "7srDFwPPnzBaQoPW55Dc8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_SGnrkfAl_dc2U7lavkOOA", "review_id": "XLPqHChWTOXYy7j_nVbGJw", "text": "Nice place. Alert and friendly staff, fun people,darts, billiards and sports on screen. Also very clean.  \nBeen twice. I live in Glendale so driving is an issue. Took a taxi over a month ago because I assumed they would be showing the ufc fights. No such luck, sports bar anyone?\nWas a fun night anyway with beer, darts and conversation. Would definately go back.", "business_id": "7srDFwPPnzBaQoPW55Dc8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y1PelgD3NvDHNoFuSM4aMA", "review_id": "KJ61eJQm8SWR2h2RYgRbYw", "text": "I give this 5 stars cause it is what it is. A gay sports bar. Great to go on game days. Tuesdays are their busiest nights with 2 for 1. They also have some sundays that are busy becuase of the games. Drink prices are reasonable. They have 3 dart boards and 2 pool tables.\nSide note: They do not take credit cards on tuesdays. Bring cash or there is an ATM on site.", "business_id": "7srDFwPPnzBaQoPW55Dc8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-OMlS6yWkYjVldNhC31wYg", "review_id": "wHLLA0JQxDsnuFXi8NIukg", "text": "For what it is, Roscoe's rocks.  It is a gay sports bar, which is a peculiar concoction.  Lady Gaga or Miley Cyrus or Kelly Rowland playing on the bass while the Dodgers or Sooners or Suns play.  Bizarre at first, but slowly the two pool tables, three dart boards, and 7 or so flat screens grows on you.\n\nThe atmosphere is chill even on their busy night.  Drinks are cheap and it is always seems to be 2 4 1 time, which makes the drinks even cheaper.  They are generally strong.  No sissy stuff here.  The food is high notch bar fare.  The crowd is sometimes attractive, sometimes old, sometimes female, but the feel is certainly always neighborhood.", "business_id": "7srDFwPPnzBaQoPW55Dc8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s35HLqgoPaQ84WD9lAKrDg", "review_id": "dFIlrnGmgf_NRvGzissMOg", "text": "my friend and i went tanning cross the street and we decided to go get a drink and shoot some pool. We went to Roscoes and it was down the earth and relax kind of bar we were looking for. Walked in and saw a really gorgeous man with a lesbian couple and that what made us stay.\nWe had a lot of fun", "business_id": "7srDFwPPnzBaQoPW55Dc8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "CndM27bOsasvBzBcE_G19Q", "text": "I'm not some ass face who thinks gay people are vermin and their bars are cesspools of shittyness. I'm open minded, and I have been in here a few times. \n\nRoscoe's has everything a good sports bar should have, darts, pool, lots of screens, and a well stocked bar. Sure, they play crap on the radio, but it's what their customers want, and I'm understanding that if I walk into someone elses domain, I have to be prepared to listen to their music. \n\nBartender there is legit. I saw him once at the bar and when he ID'd me, he said \"thanks Fred.\" Two weeks later, I went back and sat at the bar at the same spot, he said I look familiar and guessed my name was Fred. I was pretty damn impressed. They pour rather freely, they have great 2 for 1 specials during the week, and the Buffalo Chicken Pizza is one of my favorite things to eat in town. \n\nOverall, Roscoe's isn't a place I would really go to just to hang out... kind of a sausage fest, even more so than most sports bars. They also have music playing over the sports, which is fine for most games but when it's a big game, the TV should take precedence. That all said, Roscoe's is the only gay bar I've ever felt comfortable in. I've been in Amsterdam and Kobalt as well as a few others, and they always make me uneasy after a while. I'm not afraid of being hit on, nor do I care (I'm too scruffy and dirty for a gay bar anyway) if I am, but there are almost always conversations that I'm just not ready to hear. \n\nSo yeah, Roscoe's is a 3 star bar overall, but I wanted to give it a fourth star for being a gay bar that a straight can feel comfortable sitting in for a while.", "business_id": "7srDFwPPnzBaQoPW55Dc8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "iggXjAwG3PNN_MtRFPSIBQ", "review_id": "9gEEASmHETXiVR7PYQAfKw", "text": "There's about 10 minutes of things  I like about Roscoe's:  It's a good place to go for darts and a beer, and the music is above average before it gets worse.   With that, I'm already out of things I like, so I suggest you spend no more than that here and leave.   \n\nI only went to meet friends, and a good friend at that.  I would have passed any other time.   \n\nI order a Stella on draught, served right, even in the Stella glass.  They do know how to serve beer and other alcoholic drinks here, like, in the strictest sense of being able to pour a non-skunked brew or a strong cocktail in the right glass.   Not much else, unfortunately.\n\n$4.75, the bartender tells me.  I hand him my Visa.  \n\n\"It's cash only.\"   \n\nMy vision blurs as I strain to quell my irritation as we're already off to a great start.  I should have left right there, but that would have probably been illegal and the Stella looked pretty good.  \n\nI take out a $20 from the ATM, the last ATM in Arizona that still dials out. So I spent my time waiting looking for skimmers because nobody else would have noticed one in a place this cheap.   \n\nI like paying $5 in fees for a $5.75 beer.   I really do.   (With tip, as its not his fault his job sucks.)\n\nAs I find out, I pulled the last $20 out of the ATM before it *ran out of money.*  If I intended on pulling more out to lessen the 25% tax on my cash, I would've been doubly irritated.  \n\nSo when the bartender switches the policy from \"cash only\" to \"we take plastic\" after I just went out of my way and money to comply...I didn't know there was another reason I don't want to go back but the morons who run this place figured one out.  \n\nThe stale-beer-and-sweat smell was getting to me by the time my friend needed a cigarette.   But forget seeking your respite on their \"patio.\"    \n\nTheir \"patio\" is more like a planemullkip, a word I had to just make up from the German translation for \"a tarp stretched over a garbage dump.\"  \n\nNo prior English word better describes this pathetic joke--It smells worse outside, there's no furniture, but there is plenty of garbage and you can't even take your drink out.\n\nMaybe it's intentional--they've duplicated being just as cheap, annoying, and lazy on the outside as they have inside.   The tiny bathroom that forces everyone to watch you take a dump is just like the rest of the place:  all the charm and appeal of a rural county lock-up, right down to the same suicide-proof sheet-metal toilet.  Even if you get off on this sort of thing despite the many inherent travesties, go elsewhere.  \n\nIncidentally, I really like setting my coaster on top of my drink and adjusting it so just in case one of the creepy trolls here GHB's my drink, I'll notice.\n\nA use permit is something like $500 from the city for outdoor alcohol  consumption, and they might pay that much in fencing.   Instead, I just I don't get it.  I first went here 7 years ago and I can tell they've made about $300 in capital improvements since then, all from Goodwill.\n\nOutside lives a $30 heater, they have a $150 website, and $100 for a used LCD or two.   One of the LCDs was displaying a completely different faded illegible picture than the one on the same channel next to it, putting the rampant cheapness here in striking contrast to the one new thing that worked--the jukebox probably wasn't theirs and didn't work either.   Who even knew you could get a website from Goodwill?\n\nThe last $20 they must have spent is for the annoying plastic flaps they hang on the back door to lessen their AC bills.\n \nThis place reeks of cheap.  And not in a good way like a cheap beer, the sort of thing I'll tolerate a lot for.  \n\nRoscoe's is cheap like \"you've got to be kidding me\" cheap or \"the smell just made me throw up in my mouth\" cheap, both of which negate any benefit of cheap beer. \n\nRocoe's survives on two things:  being the one gay sportsbar in town and being the one thing to do on a Tuesday night.   \n\nSo I give it a 2 out of 10.  It covers its bases, but that's it.   I'll say it a third time.\n\nEven if you like that sort of thing, just go elsewhere.", "business_id": "7srDFwPPnzBaQoPW55Dc8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YTw0hz4Y9z29xtd4axMcNQ", "review_id": "XlkJfzoU4IU-uc2DR_BiNA", "text": "Total dive and kinda seedy.  But I like that.\n\nYou're not paying anyone to mop the bathroom.  Seriously.\n\nThey've got pretty good drink specials and the people that work there are generally pretty nice.\n\nFriday evenings they have this creepy dancer thing going on.  With \"strippers\" that don't strip.  I would avoid Fridays if possible because the dancers try to force you into the back room for paid sessions...unless that's your thing.", "business_id": "7srDFwPPnzBaQoPW55Dc8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IwxFKXDokKZdiD5iUdJPgQ", "review_id": "i4JNOWmZaIIm7-lXf0t55Q", "text": "I liked Roscoes, and who can complain about 2-for1 drinks?\nthey played a interesting video mix of music, Lady Gaga, Britney, Madonna, J-Hud\nsome guy stood behind my date and stared at me, it was wierd. I think he might have thought I was a drag queen. \"No honey these boobs are real\"\nOther than that, was a comfortable vibe.", "business_id": "7srDFwPPnzBaQoPW55Dc8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_uL7OiQSfNsCd60DrAf7qQ", "review_id": "LiR3YYeEZH-5jKtQbIlz7Q", "text": "We were told by a friend that Roscoes on Seventh was a chill place to hang out. We are always looking for new places on our side of town to check out so we thought we would give it a whirl. This friend specifically said that for a guy bar it is chill, chill as in a straight couple can walk in and it's not weird and we would have a good time. Well, within the first 5 seconds of walking in I was ready to call this friend up and say \"Wrong!\" \n\nFirst of all, we walked in and I swear it should have been one of those scenes in a movie where the biker walks in the bar and the juke box screeches to a halt and everyone stares at him.... yeah that almost happened. Every guy watched us walk from the door to the bar. I almost wanted to leave, but I was thirsty and didn't really care that much. \n\nThe bar really is fun and has good music playing and I can tell it would be a fun spot to watch some football in a few months.... aside from the stares the entire time we were there, we did have a good time. The bartender (only one of them, the other avoided us like the plague) was super nice and chatty. I imagine that once we left a roar of applause came over the bar, \"The straights are gone the straights are gone!\"\n\nI am not sure if we will be back, but its defiantly worth checking out once.", "business_id": "7srDFwPPnzBaQoPW55Dc8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GCToyOzdSlnT9IjnpJa63A", "review_id": "hyxCJUz8wblODC7NUn4oVQ", "text": "I absolutely love this place!  Best Bloody Mary Bar on Sundays!!!  Great Service, yummy food and a great place to hang out.  Plus 2 for 1 drink nights!  BONUS!", "business_id": "7srDFwPPnzBaQoPW55Dc8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s7Z70oq7LQcKt7Wv_rw6ug", "review_id": "XQVAMNioMDYx4oVw1q4egg", "text": "Roscoe's is THE ONLY sports bar of all the gay bars in Phx.  Honestly, we are friends with more bartenders & servers here than other establishments, so we may be a little biased.  \nIts a relaxed atmosphere that picks up during big game days/nights & late evenings.\nThe grill food is yummy.  Some consider the male strippers on Friday nights a little awkward, especially for the fact that there's a handful of solitary non-social women that come in to occupy a bar stool & drink water....", "business_id": "7srDFwPPnzBaQoPW55Dc8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YscZ0Fg8c2bxbnzs_l9qXQ", "review_id": "ovJ4p7gMyK-8WHgqB7F1cw", "text": "I had a burger & fries.  Good service, good food but too expensive.  They even charged me for requested BBQ sauce, kinda offensive.", "business_id": "7srDFwPPnzBaQoPW55Dc8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "45V7-1r79DEG0HbuaKYIlg", "review_id": "MAP45dQFYmMdyUlKayqyOQ", "text": "I've always had a blast here!\nI am not a gay man. My female friends are not gay men. And the Fantastic Mr. It's Complicated is not a gay man. Yes, Roscoes is a gay bar. But I've always been made to feel welcome, no matter who I am there with.\nThe drinks are consistent with a well stocked full bar, service is quick, bathroom is clean (the ladies' room, anyway!) and they've done a nice job of putting together the smoking patio out back.\nOn the most recent visit (Sunday late morning about a week ago), food was part of the game plan. I was a little nervous about bar food - especially right after waking up  - with only alcohol in my belly. (Don't judge!)\nFantastic Mr. It's Complicated and I opted to split the breakfast plate with scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns and rye toast. It was a good decision since it was a lot of food. But - it was so good, I resented having to share it! The eggs, bacon, sausage and toast were all well prepared and tasty - but those hash browns - WOW! Fresh, crispy and so flavorful. Among the best hash browns I've ever had. \nI took two turns at the build your own Bloody Mary bar - one of my favorite things about Sundays brunch! Sure - I could rave about the drink - but to get one like it, you'd have to invite me and buy me one - I'd be happy to make one for you, too!\nOur other companion (coincidentally, a gay man) had an order of the chicken wings.\nTHEY.ARE.HUGE. I don't know that I've seen chicken wings that plump and meaty - and they smelled great!\nNot too many sports bars put a lot of energy into serving good food - and maybe that's the advantage of getting grub at a gay bar?\nNo matter - whether for a quick drink, rounds of birthday shots with the girlfriends, or a football playoff Sunday brunch - I am definitely a fan of Roscoe's!", "business_id": "7srDFwPPnzBaQoPW55Dc8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KbzqVya4qFmtPl-POjR_UA", "review_id": "HLsJQnw-n3_MxmoOrDuJhw", "text": "For the second time in two weeks I've sat at my table for 15 minutes before having to go to the bar to get a drink. Service has went downhill quickly. I should add that there are two cocktail servers and another two behind the bar this evening AND four to five open tables. No excuse for bad service, Roscoes! If you want guests to serve themselves you should tell them so.", "business_id": "7srDFwPPnzBaQoPW55Dc8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gPSdTGuhqS0hkaRLhYL3Mw", "review_id": "cBbIK54OGjGZTnlCUGV5JQ", "text": "Nice dive bar... usually older crowd.", "business_id": "7srDFwPPnzBaQoPW55Dc8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mDS8rlDOcgRT3PMHGz3tug", "review_id": "Hgw1E4dY2F-PtlaBcKGD8g", "text": "I've been here before and received the same dismal and uninterested service both times. Sad. Our group was here for Sunday NFL breakfast and though the Bloody Mary bar looked tempting, no one imbibed. We went for the beer specials, which were good. The breakfast burrito was also tasty, but I seriously cannot get past your horrible horrible service.", "business_id": "7srDFwPPnzBaQoPW55Dc8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "adkV-Rt2NjIZzh2tmryeWQ", "review_id": "Siya02WXk-QbLGXHsTenmQ", "text": "I've always liked this place. Never liked the bathroom tho. Not sure why bigger girls with stomach issues seem to prefer the stall with no door, but that's been my experience. It's gross to scoot/climb around the knees of some portly chick doing the devils work when all I need is to get to the sink. Other than that, always had fun. \n\nWe went for the chili cook off, which was fun. There were about 30 booths, most with chili and salsa to sample. The $10 tasting kit came with 10 cups, hardly enough if I wanted to try all, but most booths had chips to use if you didn't have cups (or a tasting kit - waste of $). \n\nRegardless, still a good time. I love roscoes and will go back, but really wish they would do something about the bathroom. OH and stainless steel toilets are ice fucking cold on girl bums!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!", "business_id": "7srDFwPPnzBaQoPW55Dc8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nFJEM1CltzummvA8dZRpSg", "review_id": "adD71TEjg_U7paQ78yABdw", "text": "I wish you could give 0 out of 5 stars.  \nThis was one of my favorite bars... Loved coming here because it is the only gay \"spots bar\" in the valley but will NOT return after the awful service we received.  \nAfter ordering drinks and reading the menu we noticed our server had left.  We waited for 15 mins before going up to the bar to request service.  \nSeems weird that he just left without saying anything, especially giving the fact we opened a tap\nI asked another server at the bar if he was taking over for our server. He replied \"yes, be there when I can\".  After about 10 more minutes he came to our table.  He was pretty aggressive and it was very obvious he was not happy about having to serve our table.   He asked \"what do you guys want\".  We ordered and after he asked how we would be paying. I told him we had a card already open.  At that point he just walked AWAY.  Didn't read our order back, didn't ask if we needed new drinks (my beer was completely empty), didn't thank us for ordering... he just walked away. \nHe continued to serve people around us.  He stopped to check his phone serval times but never came by to ask if we wanted more drinks.  \nWe waited for twenty minutes, our food never came and our server never returned.  I closed out with the bar tender, who seemed oblivious to what was going on and we left.  \nWill Never Return.", "business_id": "7srDFwPPnzBaQoPW55Dc8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jBTUhKknBWxz1CJsmOSpXg", "review_id": "lC_NdrNFAC1JS_F32IALgA", "text": "Ehhhh. Crappy pool tables and sticks. Disconnected and/or untrained bartenders. Two for one beers was nice. ATM didn't work. Left after the free beer. Very girly adult crowd; nothing like watching forty somethings engaged in a Brittany impression battle from across the bar.", "business_id": "7srDFwPPnzBaQoPW55Dc8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 26, "useful": 15, "cool": 14}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "_v9R8J9YLnJhPyLf-METeg", "text": "OK. Do not judge me. Do not send me scornful, hurtful messages. And do not preach to me the hazards, both socially and physically, of eating at buffets. Because, frankly, I've done that to myself already. Eating at Mexican buffets was part of the bf's growing up days in San Antonio. One day he asked me to go, and since he's irresistible to me, I said yes. Upon entering Pancho's, I realized it was like a Mexican Chuck E Cheese. More kids than you'd find at Mia Farrow's house. Running in between and around my legs. Screaming, laughing, crying. Totally out of control. And this is all while we're standing in line. Suddenly I find my throat to be dry, irritated and burning. Why is there a white haze wafting from the hallway? Oh. Some darling little child had activated the FIRE EXTINGUISHER! Yea. And mommy was too busy ordering her Dos XX to notice. You'd think this would have sent us running. But we persevered. I thought I'd be safe and get a taco, enchilada with beans and rice. All were simply horrific. Malo. Horrible. No bueno. The more I recall this day, the more I feel a need for a buffet support group of some kind. Hello, my name is Thomas. I ate at Pancho's. HELLO THOMAS! Good bye Panchos.", "business_id": "od49_DFUJY9louGx80My-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "gq_G5VCDziyEV2-bzGuqzw", "review_id": "PTuNxEq_RxzNZvx-jaErZQ", "text": "This was probably one of the worst mistakes I've ever undertaken, and I'm including that apartment in the ghetto I signed a lease for because it was \"quaint\" and multiple men I really shouldn't have given as much of a chance as I did.\n\nBoyfriend and I thought we'd relive our childhood involving Pancho's from when we lived in North Phoenix and went to the one by Metrocenter. I had a birthday party at that one, and my party went to see Buffy the Vampire Slayer before eating (I'm talkin' Kristy Swanson here... yeah, totally super sweet). We both recalled fond memories of raising the little Mexican flag to get sopapillas.\n\nWalking in, and seeing that margaritas are not served as they should be, it was the ultimate in regret. \n\nme: \"Let's just go to Arriba. They don't have margs here, and that's really the only reason I wanted Mexican.\"\nman: \"Oh, come on. Where's your sense of adventure? I think I'll have a beer. (seeing look of disappointment on my face) Ohhhhkay, do you want to go to Arriba?\nme: (downtrodden) No, I guess we'll stay here.\n\nWe exit the line, $20 lighter, and find a seat. This place is filthy. The server, who calls me \"mija\" at least 18 times, I find delightful for the first time she says it. Then I hear her saying it to all of the other females at her tables. Cheating bitch. The extensive salsa line looks awesome, and I perk up a little, like, maybe this won't be so bad.\n\nWRONG. WRONG. WRONG.\n\nIt WAS bad. Everything was bad. The half naked children screaming, the white people everywhere thinking this is the bees knees of Mexican cuisine... it all adds up to probably the worst dining experience I have ever had. We promptly went to Arriba and drank a marg very quickly to forget about the pain.", "business_id": "od49_DFUJY9louGx80My-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r2vglPGmMuyo1BqV91l56g", "review_id": "YZvuvyB6iXIe0qX8UbGtNA", "text": "Been their once and would never return.  First it is not a buffet.  It should be named \"Pancho's Mexican Kitchen Line.\"  This place makes Taco Bell seem gourmet!  Everything is low grade and perpetuates the stereotype that Mexican food is of low quality.  I am Mexican-American and used to changing peoples view of Mexican food because I am a good cook.  But this has to be of the lowest quality I have come across.  All the Filibertos, Ramiros and Armando's are extremely better than this place.", "business_id": "od49_DFUJY9louGx80My-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "DsoalI_BE9rZV5abhiLQgg", "text": "A chingao people!  What's with these 1-star ratings of this place?  I'm from L.A. & have eaten Mexican food for half the meals of my lifetime, & I can't help but come to the defense of this screwball place!  Here's how it was for me today, during my first visit to any Pancho's:\n\nIt starts out as a cafeteria, where friendly servers eagerly dish up whatever you want from a good selection of choices:  Beef tamales, sweet tamales, chil\u00e9 rellenos, chimichangas, beef or chicken tacos, taquitos, various kinds of enchiladas, & so on... lots of choices.\n\nYou pay, & then take your tray & plates of hot food to a table, & then it turns into a buffet.  There are serving tables around the place with salads, desserts, sauces, & more, where you can go & help yourself.  Then you also get table service if you like (!), & your server will bring you more of anything you want.  You just raise the little Mexican flag up the pole...  Silly, but this whole place is about having FUN!  Fun it was, too.  I've never seen a more jovial bunch of customers.  The staff was friendly too, & the atmosphere was perfect for this kind of place.\n\nNow it's very inexpensive at $5.95, so you're not going to get a $25 cola de langosta, but some of the food was terrific:  the rice, the beans, the guacamol\u00e9, & the chocolate pudding, for instance, & everything I tried was at least good.  I can't wait to go back!\n\n2/1/09 Update:  Was driving by today at lunchtime, so I whipped in there for a second time.  Want \"different\"?  \u00a1Como un chil\u00e9 relleno ROJO!  (How about a RED chil\u00e9 relleno!)  Had a couple of those, & then my server showed up unannounced with hot, just made New Mexican style sopapillas!  These are light little hollow seasoned flour pillows with honey to put on top. ( I'll post a photo of them!)", "business_id": "od49_DFUJY9louGx80My-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rnUsWuzJndMoSy28RbPMMQ", "review_id": "UL6_zlBkxp4frOIceh9GHw", "text": "Are you kidding me???!!! Do they really call this Mexican food?!!!! WOW, cant believe its food. Only thing i liked in there was the sodas and the sopapillas, that's it. Everything else was not a pleasant taste!!!! \n\nI would not recommend this place what so ever!!!", "business_id": "od49_DFUJY9louGx80My-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "n_lAaNGeWgspbbCJc0DqRg", "review_id": "fyy-M7ovE36PqL5VOUZ08A", "text": "Aye, Pancho's!   \nWhen you're good, you're very, very good, but when you're bad, you're horrid!\n\nOkay, so here's the secret to a potentially enjoyable, or at least tolerable, dining experience in a cheap ass dive of a restaurant:\nGo knowing it'll suck.  Go because it is a consistent suck, and the suck you know is better than the suck you don't.\nYou may end up pleasantly surprised.  Happens to me all the time.\n\n(If you don't expect it to taste like a PIZZA at all, a Totino's frozen cracker with sauce and toppings can actaully be a little tasty.)\n\nPancho's has all that I love in a cheapo boofay.  There's a lot of variety to choose from, and of course, as much as you can stuff in your gullet.  They even have the added benefit of a server to bring you your seconds and beyond.  I just wish the food was more consistent.\nIf you go on a day that the cooks know what they're doing with the fryer, it makes all the difference in the world.  There are a lot of items that are cooked that way - chicken taquitos, turkey flautas, tortilla chips, sopaipillas, etc - that are so good when they achieve the proper consistency on the delicate \"Crispy~Greasy Spectrum\", but so nasty when they are not.\nThe salsas are actually pretty good.  They have a few from which to choose, from mild and tomatoey to a chunky&HOT roasted number.  They used to have one of the better tomatillo salsa verdes I've had, but I don't think they make it anymore.\n\nYour best bet seems to be to avoid the busiest times with the most children.  Lunch or late weeknights should be okay.  Unless you're bringing a group of kids, who should LOVE IT here.\n\nOn bad days, it's easily a 1, but on good days it can be a 3.5, so I'm going with a rating of 3, as long as you go knowing what to expect.\n\nTo a realist, the glass is always full - half with water, half with air.  \nI eat at crappy places and enjoy it.\nStone me.", "business_id": "od49_DFUJY9louGx80My-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i0A-c2yoHySmFhRV2sDR1g", "review_id": "j4_ihXZin4Ii8oYnBRhS3g", "text": "I like to goto this place for the tacos to go. They have a special 4 tacos for $2.75 and I have been getting them here on and off for years. Tacos are on the level of Taco Bell but the salsa is alot better and for $2.75 it's a nice snack where I'm in the mood for it. These days I don't live close to Panchos anymore so I very rarely go but yesterday I was nearby and in the mood. Still the same..", "business_id": "od49_DFUJY9louGx80My-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 12, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "ZmIgP4U4Ht9CYmNX0_zP6w", "review_id": "7nydrB_uiG1vWNXC4N7u_A", "text": "I had not expected anything fabulous.  It is what it is.  Cheap, not steller, food.  But quick and kinda cool that you can choose whatever you like and then YOU don't have to go back for more, your wait person will do it for you.  You just ttell them what you want and they will get it.  So if all you like here are tacos....just gorge yourself on tacos!  It's really not a bad  deal and if you have a family with teenagers who want to eat everything in site...well, here is the place for you!  The place was clean although I did not use the restroom so I can't comment on that.  \n\nI spoke with the manager as we were leaving and he was very personable and seemed open to constructive critisism.  Apparently he just took over.  So, if you go knowing this is not going to be the best mexican food in town, then it's fine.  Not a bad value.  \n\nThanks Panchos.", "business_id": "od49_DFUJY9louGx80My-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RAWy3YCE-jwfyuGvwzUaqQ", "review_id": "ZrWVZHoqPo1HKVrrcXESyg", "text": "I went there with a coupon for BOGO buffets. My stomach wishes I hadn't. Some of it was better than other. The service was great. The cheese Enchiladas were disgusting. The Sopapillas were good, the icecream??? was funny tasting. With the coupon it was still about $17 for two with two softdrinks and a tip, so I say skip it and go somewhere else. Your stomach will thank you.", "business_id": "od49_DFUJY9louGx80My-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dji-3ZSLA33ndPPYT0p7BA", "review_id": "LiQbrc66ce7lWrtFHg3BZg", "text": "I don't get all the negativity! We went there..  me, my guy, my son, and my daughter. 20 bucks. No joke. And it's not gross. Some of the enchilada sauce was a little closer to ketchup, but it really wasn't bad. I loved some of it, and the sopapillas in themselves bumped this place up a star. Mmmm with honey and sugar right there on the table for ya. This was a good idea, I'm glad we went. Oh, and the waiter was so nice. Everyone in there was super nice. The owner told me ways to try the sopapillas when I went up for more. \nI'm rating this as a BUFFET, because that's what it is. Did you really expect gourmet in a mexican buffet? come on..", "business_id": "od49_DFUJY9louGx80My-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "B8HTR0tC1NFe4yAuUV3tGw", "review_id": "-J0E36R2g7edMCxhWqH_IQ", "text": "Over the years this place has experienced a sharp decline from a place people used to want to take their kids for birthday parties and dinner after church on Sunday. It now is mostly crowed by those who are just looking for cheap food and a lot of it. Poncho's used to run commercials stating they were an all you can eat buffet but during my last trip I noticed that the eat all you want spirit had been crushed and thrown out the back door with the trash. \n\nSeriously with as much time as it takes for them to see your little flag on the table and to bring you the food item you requested you will lose intrest or just give up and and hit the taco bell drive through on your way home.\n\nThe server I had did her best to keep up with the huge level of requests she was being given but seemed tired and mad most of the time. Kind of made me wish I could just go up there and just get what I wanted just so she would not have to. That is the way it used to be and I wish they would go back to that policy but they will not because they know you will eat less that way. \n\nThe one thing that would make me even want to step foot in the door would be the basket of chips and salsa they give along with the little pillows of goodness also known as sopapillas that are served with honey. To be honest most kids will still like this place as they do serve food that they like such as tacos and also have a sundae bar with soft serve ice cream and tons of toppings. But if you are like me and do not want to have to suffer for cheap food just skip this place on by.", "business_id": "od49_DFUJY9louGx80My-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "8ezsDfHtM44yrwBe_mYEhw", "text": "I see there are still several 1-Star reviews in place for Pancho's here.  What a shame to waste them on this fun place when there are a few ACTUAL 1-Star restaurants in the Valley!  \n\nI enjoy Pancho's every time I come here, probably about once a month on average... & people, please cut the crap about it not being \"genuine\" Mexican food.  Have some of their Chile Verde Stew & tell me that it's not authentic... & tell me you've ever had it better anywhere else.  While you're about it, notice that they have FIVE soups & stews, all delicious.  Where else have you seen five soups, except at Sweet Tomatoes & Souper Salad where soup is the main course?!\n\nYesterday, along with the delicious Chile Verde Stew, I had a bowl of their Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Soup, an enchilada with tasty white sauce (!), some excellent homemade style potato salad, a turkey taquito (!), of course with all the delicious Guacamol\u00e9 you want, & so on.\n\nYou 1-Star snobs go ahead & go to Barrio Caf\u00e9 & pay $10.50 for some Guacamol\u00e9 with nothing to put it on!  ...or $21 for a lonely Chil\u00e9 Relleno all by itself!  I'll be right here at Pancho's thank you.", "business_id": "od49_DFUJY9louGx80My-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nTje0J0wlpvpubwmaRXd5A", "review_id": "OJmgeHHlW1NVotSEExwCXg", "text": "Okay beside the fact that this is not real mexican food it was just sad to even call it food, on my first visit i made it my last the food is disgusting but i managed to eat something. . Then on my way out was the worst part i went to wash my hands and the bathroom was the worst thig i had ever seen there was vomit and shit everywhere seriously a health and safty violation please don't bother bringing ur family or friends here unless u want diarrhea!", "business_id": "od49_DFUJY9louGx80My-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "GSVSgA4OqKGZXQC1Si5q6A", "review_id": "rYY2jOJrojXanw1IZKvRXA", "text": "Oh Pancho's, how I miss you.\n\nAuthentic or high-quality Mexican food, this certainly is not. I've taken others who have vowed to never return. This place is not for the weak of stomach. If you are brave enough to try Pancho's Mexican Buffet and can appreciate it for what it is, you will love it as much as I do.\n\nIt might not appear to be a typical all-you-can-eat buffet, but just remember these three words: RAISE THE FLAG. Yeah, it's the ultimate American dream: an-all-you-can-eat buffet that doesn't even require getting off of your ass for seconds! Want more taquitos? RAISE THE FLAG! Tortillas, or chips, perhaps? RAISE THE FLAG.\n\nYou have to appreciate the absurdity of it all. And to top it off, the food's kinda delicious too, in a you-know-this-is-so-bad-but-it's-so-good sort of way.", "business_id": "od49_DFUJY9louGx80My-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vIkrSv2Eo-PNryNfG7z2KQ", "review_id": "hY-8tHL6BFQcmG1mE-FpdA", "text": "It hurts me to have to give Pancho's a mere 2 stars, because I used to go here almost every weekend back in 94 as a kid. Many memories. I can't say I remember much about the food, I ate it with no complains because I was just a kid and didn't know any better, but I've been back there a few times since then including a couple months ago. This time the food was less than palatable. Some of the food, like the chimichanga and the flautas, kinda tasted like they had been fried in rancid oil, and I am prone to believe so because I developed a bit of a stomach ache toward the end of the meal. Also, the width of the tamales were straight up laughable: the width of an index finger. On the plus side, the place is like a time machine; walk in and you'll think O.J. is on the run in his white Ford Bronco again, hurry and turn on the news, because its 1994 all over again! Not a thing has changed; same decor, including the paintings of sombrero totting men on the walls as you walk in, except for the fact that these paintings now have a protective plastic or glass cover. I like the fact that it hasn't changed. Brings back more vivid memories; going here on the weekend with my mom and her then Cuban boyfriend, and getting scolded by her to not eat so many darn churros, walking out with a Pancho's balloon in one hand and an ice cream cone for the road in the other hand, standing in front of one of the statues against the wall in the parking lot and looking up and snickering because someone stuck gum in one of his nostrils and it looks like snot. I would return here believe it or not, just for the memories it brings back, but I wouldn't return for a couple of years when maybe the food has changed for the better. Hopefully.", "business_id": "od49_DFUJY9louGx80My-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "l6PzqnlKPoB0r8rZ_N3csQ", "review_id": "BLIXrSe-SWco2_hDtx0-aQ", "text": "This was my favorite place to be. If I wasn't sleeping or in the pool. I was eating  @ this place! Just put up your little flag for more food! Aaaah!", "business_id": "od49_DFUJY9louGx80My-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "m5kuSEfMtcZ3qRKvDEEdHA", "text": "Ah, Pancho's!  With so many excellent restaurants to choose from here in the Valley, it's been 10 months since I came to Pancho's.  Yesterday Jeromy H. joined me for this outing, & while I'm happy to report that Pancho's hasn't changed, I have had the opportunity to dine at several really good Mexican restaurants & they've just spoiled me...  Juan's & Mi Patio, for examples.  By comparison, some of the food here at Pancho's tastes bland & cheap.  Of course it IS \"all you can eat\", which is certainly one thing, it IS cheap, the table service is good, & everything tasted fresh to me.  Some of the excitement has left though, so I'm dropping Pancho's down to 3 Stars.  All said, I still like this location of Pancho's.      :-)", "business_id": "od49_DFUJY9louGx80My-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "xopO03gWwnEe0JNkHBV8Kw", "review_id": "2PDd-sFjZF_lmZ2FW2KgJQ", "text": "Rand H. and I stopped in the other day and I realized something about Mexican buffets and myself, they don't mix! Here's why ... when it comes to Mexican food I ALWAYS order the same thing! A Carne Asada Burrito that's my delectable choice when I choose Mexican food, often from a roach coach!This spot was no help in changing that personal tradition!\nSomeday someone may be able to enlighten me, and I'll let go of my  mono mindedness for these particulars of preference.", "business_id": "od49_DFUJY9louGx80My-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V3tKShhytJ7CflF3vqureQ", "review_id": "KL2ZL_4AI93I-D9rUuMW6w", "text": "Do you remember how Pancho's used to taste? Keep that memory and don't go again.", "business_id": "od49_DFUJY9louGx80My-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HwnKDPHHdkfPqt2-zWt-PA", "review_id": "419fBSSdkKzxyM_03SnuIg", "text": "It wasn't what I remember when I was younger.\nBut it was just okay.\nI wish they had burritos, but they don't.\nJust average mexican food.\nI think it was like 18 bucks for 2 people and one drink.\nThey have an ice cream bar, but it's not as wonderful as it used to be.\nThey used to have gummy worms. Now all I can remember is sprinkles.\nNo churros either.\n\nMy taco was missing something, it didn't taste beefy at all.\nEven though that's all that was in their..beef..\n\nAll they had playing was Hispanic music. Which I don't really mind, but I wish they had a different variety.\n\nI like my chile rellano though. Beans were a little dry, but I wasn't really expecting much.", "business_id": "od49_DFUJY9louGx80My-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_t3tNHlXdgxdJtyVV-izcQ", "review_id": "sd4sPavZpDFhpHZydo1tIw", "text": "This place is just \"meh\".  Sure it's pretty cheap and the people that work there are nice and helpful but in a city with so much more to offer, it just didn't do it for me.", "business_id": "od49_DFUJY9louGx80My-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tL3SD3P_fwIQXBgqBfVjBg", "review_id": "0ANBlBC0fR3Aok0fOG654A", "text": "There aren't many Mexican buffet restaurants in phoenix. Maybe because Mexican food is best served fresh. I remember the 1st time my boyfriend took me to Panchos; he remembered eating there when he was younger & wanted to go back.  The salsa isn't very good; it's bland for a Mexican place. We have gone back many times and I must admit that it has gotten worse & worse every time. The food selection has gotten worse & the price higher. We also saw them on the dirty dinning report & they got a horrible rating and neither of us was surprised. It's sad, such a great Idea & good location could have done allot better!", "business_id": "od49_DFUJY9louGx80My-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eOVVMnFC5jeAInwiG3uNEw", "review_id": "70hTGezoYvwDNG7Lcomikg", "text": "I made the mistake of going here on a whim. Awful, shitty bland Mexican food. A waste of money and my butthole was angry with me.", "business_id": "od49_DFUJY9louGx80My-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "IGkoathSlJmIOBDGo9vUZg", "review_id": "FevDbMvOLspZjFvZAoKT5g", "text": "I have a stomachache, for GOOD reasons, not bad.  I was enjoying myself so much here that I overate.  Did I catch Pancho's at a good time, or are my standards just different that those of the other people who have been to this place?\n\nCheck my review of Valle Luna for my list of the five types of Mexican Restaurant.  This one classifies as a Type D: Chain-type sit-down restaurant.  Poncho's is more unusual because it's a buffet.\n\nThey were almost empty when we visited on Sunday night.  Service was very friendly, and the food tasted great.  No, it wasn't gourmet by any standard, but I went there expecting a Mexican buffet and was quite pleased.  I never saw a cheese enchilada with cheese both outside and inside before--it was almost a mac 'n' cheese-style enchilada.  Rice and beans were actually better than a lot of places I've visited.  Pretty authentic style.  Chips and salsa were so good I ate WAY to many of them, and the sopapillas were primo.\n\nThe price was rock-bottom, and just incredible for all you can eat food.  Great for kids (and the price is lower for them too).  Sorry, but I can't connect with the plethora of one and two-star reviews that dominate Pancho's board here on Yelp.  Yes, I think that if this place were crowded and packed to the gills with kids, it would have been a less pleasurable experience, but as it was, I enjoyed every bite.\n\nThanks Pancho's--I raise my cup and the flag to you.  Some appear to despise you, but I do not count in that number.  We'll be back.", "business_id": "od49_DFUJY9louGx80My-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DrJnC62-eMRnFai6immsbQ", "review_id": "p5Vksup2Oucu0aU22kR9uw", "text": "I'm not much of a fan for this place. I like the idea of eating at buffets and not getting up to get your food, but the food here is just not up to par with me. I didn't even get another plate after my first; however, I found myself just eating all the sweet stuff. =T Sugar makes things better, right? LoL!\nI do like one thing from this place (but it's not enough to make me want to come back here again) and that's their sopaipillas; however, I feel like it used to be better before because they actually put stuff on it, but when I came here, they served it plain. I had to drench it with chocolate syrup. \nI was really surprised that it cost about $20 for two people with drinks included...I know I can spend my $20 else where and be satisfied completely. Sorry...", "business_id": "od49_DFUJY9louGx80My-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "N7hLoQoscc82SeIMwRnZ5w", "review_id": "MljBsInHCv669S5t05xGoQ", "text": "Closed as of 2/17", "business_id": "od49_DFUJY9louGx80My-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EqyEAk4TeHg5c27U-oyccQ", "review_id": "ourao3dOTOlHbtlaKQC6xA", "text": "Never will go again.. Food was so nasty.. Didn't  even put the flag up...", "business_id": "od49_DFUJY9louGx80My-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f6q_pSwkHMNbRusrX5Pkfg", "review_id": "btzEJ969Rm3JlikbqoqBBw", "text": "some restaurants are forever connected to your childhood. and if you hadn't been privy to the 'happy birthday song' over the loudspeaker and a free pinata, you aren't going to understand why this place was in business for so long.\nalso. the sopapillas were fantastic. so stop staying everything was terrible. ha.\ni really don't care what you all say.\ni love you, pacho's. farewell, my sweet, dirty buffet prince.", "business_id": "od49_DFUJY9louGx80My-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FKaDxiR3l2bPPtL1nJnZbg", "review_id": "sDNzu3AqbGZpqNKLQ7c4OA", "text": "I am literally distraught that this place is closed. Oh how I looked forward to my Pancho's run when I go back to AZ but obviously this isn't going to happen. I have to admit after the manager from Fort Worth left the quality went way down. Pancho's is a childhood staple as I grew up in Fort Worth and my grandpa used to take us every Saturday morning at 11 am. (And you BETTER not be late!) Goodbye my tex-mex in AZ for now I will have to wait until I make it back to Texas to eat you again. This is the one I frequented while in Fort Worth:\n\n http://www.yelp.com/biz/panchos-mexican-buffet-fort-worth", "business_id": "od49_DFUJY9louGx80My-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "qASPib1Z8ft8e96dtbh66w", "review_id": "ApNhmDcPf7_0Ytj2X0VO-g", "text": "We were able to get a great cut of brisket here, just over 3lbs which is just what we wanted.  It may look scarce when you walk in but most of the meat is kept in the back so just ask.  In addition to pastrami brisket you can get corned beef brisket, chicken, and assorted other deli meats.  They have have a grocer section where we were able to pick up challah rolls (mmm...challah french toast anyone?), matzo meal for latkes and my husband's favorite pickles- Ba Tampte.  There are also lots of other selections ranging from candy to cous cous to egg flakes and cereals.  \n\nThey have a pizza place next door (which may have deli offerings as well...) called King Solomon's but Segals itself is just a pure butcher and grocer.  Having grown up with kosher pizza we opted to not grab a slice because to be honest, kosher pizza isn't all that good.", "business_id": "Ql2cV2A9alEOlFySzEGNVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "K1X0yR9aGpf_SWmUY0fHRQ", "text": "Ok, I have been meaning to go here forever.  As a Jewish Girl, I like to know where to get Kosher stuff.\n\nI really did not know what to expect when arriving.  The store was smaller then I had expected, but carried a full line of items.  The meat case is where I hung out at most.  I decided to not get any meat here, as I was more just kind of getting an idea of what they carried more then anything else.\n\nThey also have a resturant here, but it was being revamped, so it wasnt really open.  I was kind of dissapointed, but its only temporary.  The staff here is small, but personable and will answer your questions if you should have any.  Please do not be intimidated when shopping here-its not just for us Jewish folks!! Its for everyone!\n\nI would return here in the future, but probably not on a regular weekly basis.  They have Challah, which I love, and one or two other things that I like to have around the house that are hard to find elsewhere around the Valley here at times.\n\nYou should also know that due to the Sabbath, the close early on Fridays, and are closed all day Saturday.  They are open Sundays though!!", "business_id": "Ql2cV2A9alEOlFySzEGNVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "N1Q6HiZvnZHjNU712Gymqw", "review_id": "WkhTqbagHHgBStk2XeHGjg", "text": "What is important about this place is that it services a very particular client very well.  The decor isn't so hot and neither is the product selection, but they do offer what they do.\n\nIf you are looking for a kosher butcher, here is one.  If you are looking for products from Israel, here they are.\n\nThe magic of this place is the restaurant they have attached.  Chinese food and deli in the same place!  What?!?!", "business_id": "Ql2cV2A9alEOlFySzEGNVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7cR92zkDv4W3kqzii6axvg", "review_id": "OUINQqKP-14HOrVkZOb1wg", "text": "Pastrami tasted good, but had a lot of tough tissue, and was near impossible to bite through. Rye bread was low-quality.\n\nCurly fries were tasty.\n\nCole slaw was yummy! Really the highlight of the meal.\n\nLemon bar was delicious, if a bit subdued. (I like the lemon to pucker my face)\n\nThe brownie was warm and chocolatey, but too many nuts.\n\nProbably my only visit, unless someone invites me.", "business_id": "Ql2cV2A9alEOlFySzEGNVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KIDBCCT6KB8oI1Poj4NkmA", "review_id": "LY7vul2yvYCSU72NoDHiyg", "text": "Pastrami on onion, YUM!!", "business_id": "Ql2cV2A9alEOlFySzEGNVw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ci5Z94G1ik7Kbq9PxOStGQ", "review_id": "4ZwcXsmqb0j96U8wz6hpbA", "text": "Booked an appointment at Northlight Counseling a month ago, had my husband take the kids to preschool, arranged to be late to work, and navigated crazy Phoenix traffic for 60 minutes during rush hour only to have them tell me they made a mistake and didn't have me on their schedule. Now they can't get me in for another month! Ugh! I don't think I will be going back. They did apologize, but I will not risk having this happen again.  It's too bad because I had heard good things about Dr. Hicks.", "business_id": "_4VapLIt_vHJ0iL_qnMzeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N5v6X8AHdqvREAC6NYA6VA", "review_id": "lcs9ugwP-1iCh0eQm-_YYw", "text": "Northlight, their front counter employees and their office manager seem to be more interested in getting your money than they are in getting you better. They are one of those companies who catch phrases are, \"You owe us $____\" and \"Our policy is _____\". I was actually starting to establish a good rapport with the providers I was working with, if they moved to a different company I would seek them out but never EVER again will I consider dealing with Northlight Counseling! In fact, Lindsey, the office manager was always extremely combative and added to my depression and during our last interaction actually suggested that I, \"Find another company who's policies I approve of\". In my opinion, that's not very sensitive handling of a patient who is in need of help with depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts. I've been to numerous counseling places and have never been told to get lost before! I will miss working with Dr. Hicks, he is a very good psych and I will miss working with Dr. Davidson as well but when the office that is supposed to be helping you starts turning into the reason that you need to go there, it's time to get out.", "business_id": "_4VapLIt_vHJ0iL_qnMzeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "NvqgVxpAM7wKjL9QeVWnnA", "review_id": "6_Cc-iHmrWx0wLU9gA4wQg", "text": "I was very nervous about going to my appoinment- I'm new to therapy. I had an evening appointment and the front office was closed when I got there, so I started filling out my new patient paperwork just as a sign had instructed. There was a bell to ring for service but no one came when I rang it (three times over 40 minutes). As people (I assume they were other therapists) came out of offices, no one acknowledged me or returned my smile. I finally got someone to take my paperwork and continued to wait. \n\nI got into my appointment about 15 minutes late. That happens and I don't fault anyone for that, but my appointment was also cut short. My therapist was disinterested in the entire shortened session. I was dressed pretty nicely but had exposed tattoos that seemed to bother her. She stared and seemed distracted, making me feel the need to explain to her that I was a good person more than once. Mind you, I was there for self esteem and anxiety issues, so feeling judged by an apathetic therapist was pretty unsettling. She didn't smile, she wasn't warm, and she wasn't encouraging.\n\nAfter I left, I jokingly told someone that the therapy session helped in its own way because the woman I saw was so curt and unpleasant that it made me feel like a better person.", "business_id": "_4VapLIt_vHJ0iL_qnMzeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "GhCA6N7sRYZHBr5QKAcCWg", "review_id": "CQzMZS1YJWSFzdsl5QgHPA", "text": "Everyone here is a caring professional. I have never had such painless novocaine injections. \n\nThe dentists, Rosen and Arak, are always upbeat. The only staff member who left in the 11 years I've been coming here retired. \n\nEveryone who works here loves to come to work. \n\nFor the first time in my life, I don't mind going to the dentist. \n\nI can't think of anything that is a greater testimony to the quality of this dental practice.", "business_id": "gDFNqSgiwrqCjXlsaNdfKQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "45V7-1r79DEG0HbuaKYIlg", "review_id": "Qrw9Jd23g05arAKPHKK_AA", "text": "I hadn't considered reviewing this practice until my mom called this morning asking the name of the dentist I recently went to when I broke a molar.\n\nCurrent lack of insurance is the ONLY reason I didn't call North Mountain!  The break happened at about 6pm, and I wanted to get it taken care of the next morning.  If my insurane existed, I know I could have called North Mountain first thing the next day and gotten in - that is how great they are with priority flexibility!\n\nSadly, I was left to call places that were open past 6pm, and price shopped getting the work done. Getting in first thing the next day is the ONLY good thing to report about the dentist I ended up going to. So I told my mom I could not recommend the recent dentist I went to - but could ABSOLUTELY steer her toward North Mountain Dentistry!\n\nWhile I did see Dr. Rosen once, most of my visits for the years I was going were with Dr. Arak.  Bob D's review was spot on - everyone is very professional and upbeat and truly seems to like being there.\nWhether it was the attitude of the entire staff, the genuine caring about my mouth health, the lack of \"upselling\" and alarmist declarations of the work I \"need\" - or the ready availability of nitrous (I am a whimp!), the several years I was a patient at North Mountain was the only time in my life I really did go to the dentist twice a year for cleanings and checkups.\n\nAnd as soon as I get insurance again, I will be back!", "business_id": "gDFNqSgiwrqCjXlsaNdfKQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5VSUUzLdQxtXRCUMnCkSlw", "review_id": "v4PO8mu8V-QTXGLLO_EW0w", "text": "I have been a patient of Dr. Rosen's for 10 years. He is a wonderful professional!  Gentle, friendly and always willing to answer questions.  The rest of the staff is also fantastic.  I highly recommend this office.  You will never need another dentist.", "business_id": "gDFNqSgiwrqCjXlsaNdfKQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LrMZYbnZ-_FhndRvpYd3kA", "review_id": "agqH2xpUXWLCqgzGKtQQOg", "text": "I selected North Mountain Dentisty based on these reviews.  When I called to make an appointment, I was equally impressed.  Today, I arrived at 2:40 for my appointment, with my paperwork completed.  I waited 30 minutes before I was informed that the receptionist was going to call my insurance to verify my copays, etc.  I have a new insurance card and when I called to make my appointment, the same receptionist said everything would be verified in advance. When I kindly inquired why this wasn't done in advance, she rudely said \"I'm only one person and have other patients to serve as well.\"   Normally, I would expect a small wait for any medical appointment and admittingly I was  impressed by the letter I received in the mail prior to coming in reinforcing that first impressions mean everything to them.  I was so disappointed and frustrated by the lack of timely customer service, that I chose to leave.  Perhaps it was a busy day there, which I understand as well, but I didn't appreciate the poor customer service or lack of appreciation for my time.", "business_id": "gDFNqSgiwrqCjXlsaNdfKQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jl7bgugLqhOAyY8F2tuHYA", "review_id": "2JGzEJmb6ECRzKvHOVqk8A", "text": "Dr. Rosen is without question the best dentist I have ever been to. He is kind, compassionate and brilliant at what he does. I really cannot say enough about how great he has been to me!", "business_id": "gDFNqSgiwrqCjXlsaNdfKQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yZXncrbDNML5DEbpt4bnzg", "review_id": "qE_ZAbvLxcFtHXzPEoRy3Q", "text": "Good job! No pain this is a good dentist my teeth look great. My wife goes here also and  loves this place as well.", "business_id": "gDFNqSgiwrqCjXlsaNdfKQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "GMCchZHZT-5HXGu8kJJDoQ", "review_id": "TfsMXB-55PIrxdDjNLoqcA", "text": "A long time ago being a member of a credit union used to mean something. That something was usually great service and not feeling like just another schlub at a bank.  A long time ago Desert Schools used to be just like that. \n\nIt's been a few years now that Desert Schools has been on the downhill path to suckiness. This particular branch used to be in Bashas' and had later hours. That's gone now. This particular branch used to have the same employees all the time and even a couple hottie teller girls. That's gone now too.  They've done dumb things here and there like installing telephone looking booths that were supposed to be express tellers but most of the time nobody used them because they weren't very fast or the customers just didn't get them. I never really liked the idea of picking up some nasty phone that has touched the ear of god-knows-who just to make a simple transaction but I guess they thought it a great idea. Those are gone now as apparently the only people who thought them a good idea was Desert Schools. \n\nBut what really has ruined Desert Schools is their completely ludicrous computer system. It used to be that if you made a card transaction it would post immediately. Now, and for the last couple of years, it can take days for a transaction to post. God forbid you want to do anything between the hours of 8 p.m. and 4 a.m. because it might not happen. I've seen my direct deposit show up at midnight only to go to a store to pick up groceries or something and have my transaction denied because they're updating their system. I was told it was because their old software was outdated but I can't help but wonder why the so-called outdated software seemed to be better than their current new and hip (see crap) software.\n\n\n\nWhile I still bank with DSFCU, I only do so because most other banking institutions in this town suck.", "business_id": "2nxQ9enKGYktl0AHZtQgog", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "698_Zx0Nz7LqnSR-yUmqzw", "review_id": "uTfdYnTcozca--8Sn6X_oQ", "text": "I believe there is still an exclusivity in belonging to a credit union. Desert schools has always been good to us. Any fees are minimal in comparison to other banks. I have been banking with them for about ten years. In that time, any issues I had were resolved promptly.", "business_id": "2nxQ9enKGYktl0AHZtQgog", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RZZX5_JiCzxX1ntD5oa7xA", "review_id": "5L0Ksh6F3cOdXN156fgFVw", "text": "This isn't my normal branch. When I walked in there was a line but it moved pretty quick and the teller was extremely friendly. I accidentally put an extra $100 in my deposit. The teller caught it and added it. Thanks doll!!!", "business_id": "2nxQ9enKGYktl0AHZtQgog", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t9AL-2zUe0q0i03pO5lfgA", "review_id": "RfUOoYubyXzvTQadAAXl_A", "text": "We opened up a savings account here about eight months ago with an insurance settlement that we had received from a car accident.  This was our first joint account after getting married about a year ago.\n\nAfter being given the runaround from another bank when trying to set up a joint checking account, we came back to Desert Schools and talked with our personal banker.  We both had Visa Debit Checking Cards within five minutes of coming inside the bank.  Literally five minutes.\n\nI'm going to be a Desert Schools customer for life.", "business_id": "2nxQ9enKGYktl0AHZtQgog", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BkmIUgwHg_5TCkJbdMEiJQ", "review_id": "aM57facSMA5nKqu0RDzmMA", "text": "I got caught up in the whole bank locally thing and switched from Chase to Desert Schools.  One of the biggest things I expected was that the customer service would be far superior to that of the big national banks.  Wrong.  \n\nMost of the tellers are, for the most part, nice enough, but the people on the phone are rude, deceitful and spiteful and will do things to make your life miserable if you disagree with them.  One guy there cancelled my debit card just to be an a**hole and his supervisor stood behind his indefensible actions.  Hence, I just closed my account and went to BBVA Compass.  Wow, what a difference.", "business_id": "2nxQ9enKGYktl0AHZtQgog", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7gzxQbIQqelivKhZw6VhwQ", "review_id": "xWBhXwItEBmylmbHcGkvrA", "text": "I used them to finance an new vehicle. I made the purchase in Ca, a process I was told would be very smooth and simple. Unfortunately, it has been very confusing, unsettling and frustrating. After receiving the email that I had been approved for the requested loan amount, I went shopping. I purchased the vehicle and a warranty through Desert Schools. The day after the purchase ( SO I HAD ALREADY BEEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AROUND), I received a phone call from Desert Schools to let me know I had been denied. Apparently there were 3 applications submitted for me 2 of which were inaccurate. Apparently the lady a spoke to submitted 3 INQUIRIES on my credit. EVERYONE I TALKED TO WAS SO INCREDIBLY RUDE AND NO ONE REALLY SEEMED ALL THAT COMPETANT.  Then, a lady from the processing department called ( again the day after the purchase was made and I drove the vehicle home) to let me know that she had not received a purchase order. She was mistaken, they received the title AND the purchase order with the vin number AND had sent it back to the dealership APPROVED. No one really knew what was going on EVER and there was obviously zero cross communication between departments. \n\nI would reccommend Chase bank, or pretty much any other lending institution over Desert Schools.", "business_id": "2nxQ9enKGYktl0AHZtQgog", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "08cbSEei1-eMwP2HFibS8A", "review_id": "0ZAZTW32sB4R3-uutJQKig", "text": "After being told, \"yeah, you qualify for a refi, no problem\"  they question and ask redundant , repetitive questions, paperwork, letters, check credit scores constantly!!!! \n\nDon't be self employed, or you will get the 3rd, 4th and 5th degree!!! Mind you, this is a refi, I already qualified for the house!!!!  If they did this questioning of illegals, criminals, and welfare recipients, our country would save trillions...\n\nNow.into the 4th month, and 2,000 dollars later, having to pay my accountant for every paper and question they have, plus paying for appraisals, I told them to shove it!\n\nEvery Canadian, foreigner and investor from out of state, welcome! !Out of state investors can buy WHATEVER house they want, you know money talks and s#%t walks...\n\nArizona, The snowbird state\nand the 10 C's\n\nCopper\nCattle\nCotton\nCitrus\nCorporate \nCredit Unions\nChildren\nCanadians\nCasinos\nCourses", "business_id": "2nxQ9enKGYktl0AHZtQgog", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YdCGlowqhaz_h_EzeWcikA", "review_id": "pZhrJ_cbfvA8NuJGgWOPMA", "text": "this bank is terrible and will charge you unfounded fees. it is a hassle to try and communicate with this bank and their customer service is terrible, i would not recommend this bank unless it is for someone you don't like and would like them to become financial screwed.", "business_id": "2nxQ9enKGYktl0AHZtQgog", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aSwZpXYNtzHK1FklNinwnA", "review_id": "UgFPZ9grwf_bYdCCt2WIRw", "text": "The ahwatukee branch used to have 2 ATM's.\nthey now have one and this morning it as OUT OF SERVICE,!,,!,!\nONE TOP OF THAT THEY NOW CHAEGE 5$ for EACH OVERDRAFT TRANSACTION.\n\nwells fargo is starting to look better and better.", "business_id": "2nxQ9enKGYktl0AHZtQgog", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GB4MQM0oxvSWLTimPOTOlw", "review_id": "nf5cI516tjl6NQ7sIqbUHA", "text": "I was a member of Desert Schools for years and decided to change credit unions a few years back. The atmosphere was very unprofessional and unfriendly. A manager named Lisa Lowe (not sure of last name spelling) struck me as a snarky teenager that hated her employees. I witnessed her being disrespectful towards her tellers on multiple occasions. She dresses inappropriately for a banking environment. And she doesn't seem to know how to properly speak to members, remaining diplomatic while explaining basic fees. I worked in a similar field for years and it's an important and essential skill to have, to be able to explain fee changes (or any changes) to the member while still remaining friendly and staying loyal to your company. Lisa really seemed to struggle with this, and just came off as uninformed and annoyed.", "business_id": "2nxQ9enKGYktl0AHZtQgog", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9Ysj3f3tI3m5QRDxvQAIKw", "review_id": "xnYnz-XZE-NxU--Oq0Ilgw", "text": "i pretty much loathe buffalo. I rarely find anything worth buying and when I do its no cheaper that if I went to the actual store. They staff isnt great in all senses and the music isnt very good. They only buy things you would be looking to buy anyway, and if they do choose to buy something of yours, they dont pay nearly as much as they sell it for.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2006-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hWPOj78yi6CQub26elkHHQ", "review_id": "aHzyLSNOkR3UEUSTVmwVAg", "text": "They denied me a job and are assholes.\nI don't like anyone who works there.\nI own a few things from there, but I have to admit they are very over priced for the type of stuff they sell.\nThey need to get off their high horse.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2006-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "tnPnMAczbz2bUtDSQRsQ_Q", "text": "I'd be lying if I said I hadn't picked up some sweet vintage threads over at Buffalo, but I'd also be lying if I said I didn't feel slightly guilty about it afterwards. \n\nIt's like fishing in a stocked pond: Buffalo gives you the feel of a thrift store but only buy and resell stuff that they deem to be \"cool\" (saleable). The problem is, they charge two or three times thrift prices, and in many cases the stuff on the racks isn't \"cool\" at all. \n\nStaff isn't always the most friendly, but I suppose that's bound to happen everywhere. \n\nMy advice: try genuine thrift shops and Saver's first, and, if you still haven't found the old school gear you're shopping for, swing by Buffalo as a last resort.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 16, "useful": 14, "cool": 14}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "cteifYThonsfPi25MEiqWw", "text": "I'm definitely a department store and boutique kinda guy. Thrift stores with barrels of clothing all smelling of moth balls is totally not my thing. So Buffalo Exchange is fantabulous to me. Pricey by thrift store standards. Perhaps. And only a faint smell of moth balls. Really, I'm serious. Is this some kind of Glade plug in required in used clothing stores? But everything is organized so well even Felix Unger could browse here. And I love shopping at places where the staff is bejeweled and bedazzled in lots of face and body ornamentation. It always confirms in me why I'm glad to remain pierceless and untatooed. I've scored Dolce and Gabanna, Prada and Versace pants...paid in the $22 to $38 range. I've got lots of casual shirts anywhere from $6 and up. But I think my favorite are these British style (Beatle-esque) narrow legged pants with faint different colored pin stripes over the black wool....and get this...lined in purple (yes, a serious Prince purple) satin. How much you ask? Eight bucks people. Eight Georges. And what these pants do for my ass.....I'm tearing up right now. Thank you Buffalo...you make me look....mahvellloous....simply mahvelllous!", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4dnDsoHuxUtzhaumxbpR5w", "review_id": "WMOJeHHZUFxpUC3BmE8X0A", "text": "What ever happened to Buffalo being \"vintage\" and \"affordable\"? The stuff here is usually crap, but if you have enough time to dig through the racks and racks and racks of stuff you may be able to find yourself a decent item or two. But wait! I can almost guarantee that that decent item will be over-priced and/or low in quality. Or something you can purchase NEW at an actual store for the same price. \n\nI have to admit though I have sold lots of old stuff here. I used to take the credit and hunt for something worthy, but it never seemed to work out so I ended up just taking the cash. \n\nOh and another thing -if you're looking for designer jeans this isn't a bad place to look. You can usually find them anywhere from $60 to $85 a pair. Better than fighting at Last Chance!", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "49lK33nuV1dVj3l2Jto8Bg", "review_id": "qP29yOuA-Aef8_aeR1Lg7g", "text": "buffalo has changed over the years..prices are higher and they pay their sellers less and less...I remember back in the day you would get 45% cash now you get what 35%?? Dont get me wrong I take my unworn things here and have walked out with a hefty check but if I thought about it I might cry as the pair of True Religions I sold to them I got a big$24...I dont trade that often as I think their employees get all the goods..Sometimes like other resale stores you can score big...L.A.M.B dress for $35...it doesnt get much better than that", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EJu5peGoO4tzop0pQtgHgA", "review_id": "rIDWt8TgswhSYA29I_cpQg", "text": "Pros:  \n-close to home\n-lots of things available (tees, jeans, bags, shoes, etc)\n\nCons:\n-how did I walk out of a thrift store paying $50 for three items???\n\nI need to be more careful next time.  Where is Savers?", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "uBp2Jmip2qXQ0iWHUDY9sQ", "review_id": "YE-SEjh3JSuNP4_QX8UNyw", "text": "I recently cleaned out my closet, picked a bunch of items that I thought would do well at Buffalo and took them in to see what type of credit I would get. The young man took my box of clothing, went through them all without saying a word to me and then told me \"I can't take any of this.\"  WTF? The clothing was in great shape, included some A&F shirts, surf and skater gear, designer jeans, etc... and he couldn't use any of it? I understand that times are tight right now, but it really seemed as if my clothes were rejected beacause I didn't have the right look, wasn't wearing a shirt from the latest alternative group or didn't have enough piercings. I didn't say anything, just took my clothes to the Tempe location where they ended up taking nearly half of them. This experience has really soured me on the Missouri location of this chain.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 19, "useful": 15, "cool": 13}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "UJ-lDN709AbrqY_W3Zu1EQ", "text": "Not sure who the snotty people are who allegedly work here. I've only encountered friendly critters! And if they don't like my clothes I just donate them to charity. And I don't cry about it either. Waaa, they didn't like my Lee jeans! Waaa, they didn't like my Tommy Bahama shirt! Who are these people? Don't take it personal y'all. They're just doing their job.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ph051iWFcTzyIjcVV3dAew", "review_id": "XiAscmgqIw93lQNMuTBdcA", "text": "I agree the stuff here is overpriced, but I have a cashmere habit, and I dont mind paying $20 for a good piedce that came from a good store, not target or somewhere.  The clot;hing for grown people is usually priced better than the college stuff, for some reason.  But they are in love with not that great labels--Kate Spade etc.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hTF1_YtLhW6RM1p8_tthug", "review_id": "TYCA8uEdBt8kODdVqK-P2A", "text": "This location has the best merchandise out of any BE I've been to so far.  Of course they're not going to take your Wet Seal shirt from 2 years ago, deal with it.  When you look at their selection, you know why they're so picky.  And yes, some things could be a bit cheaper, but when you find the smokin' hot deals on the designer brands it's all worth it.  (I got a pair of True Religions for $45)", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HY9qpAamqLXFoa7xMwNntg", "review_id": "J_A1uUfeZT-IdroRW5Us4Q", "text": "ok, first of all, buffalo takes things based on current style/trends,so if you're turning in diesel jeans from 2 years ago, chances are you're not going to get anything for them, pal.\n\nthe best part about this store - and thrift stores in general - is scoring awesome items. i love that it has such a diverse selection of clothing with brands from everywhere..i have found so many awesome hoodies my closet is overstuffed! usually i'll bring in old clothes and swap for new ones to keep my style and look fresh - i love it, and i usually walk out of there paying no more than $20. \n\nthis store is a lot smaller than the tempe one, but still carries a pretty good selection due to its location in the hip/trendy part of phoenix..\n\nwent in there today, and got a brand new (still tagged) red DC reversable thermal hoodie for $20...which i saw at macys a month ago for $60. score!\n\nthumbs up buffalo, your staff is cool and friendly and your clothes are hip.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IE_nJq65Qpso5fN4tG9zjQ", "review_id": "GveYZVeQLI5c_30pn6C0yg", "text": "I would generally agree with the rest of the reviews. I went here for the first time last weekend (I had only gone to the Tempe store before), and agree that this place does seem to be better organized. The space seems better laid out, and the staff seems a lot friendlier here. Well, honestly I haven't had anyone be mean to me at the Tempe store, but the people here were just super helpful when I was trying to pick out jeans. I went to the fitting room like three different times trying on different sizes, and they very helpful trying to help me sort out what I had already tried on and what I needed to bring in with me. \n\nIf you're looking for more designer labels, I'd say Tempe is the better bet. I was looking for dress/work pants, and there were a few more here. It could have just been that way this weekend, but in general, you shouldn't come here looking for a good slack or dress pant score. These stores mainly have jeans in their pants area. It's worth checking out if you haven't been before.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "FxxYCRPcpd__yhRRmmtyMQ", "review_id": "8zf1_8FqqCLz61N-iElZgA", "text": "To be honest, this place sucks so much as compared to how it used to be. Like all vintage clothing stores, you have to dig through piles of crap to find that one diamond in the rough. Buffalo Exchange is no longer like that store. Now, you just dig through garbage and getting nothing out of it but a grimy feel and a fetid stench of indigence on your hands. I also found out, after selling some clothing here that Their selection here just sucks.\n\nThe only thing that's generally alright is their shoe selection. I got a pretty sweet pair of Nikes for $30.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 10, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "Q96IRvil6RNgdLmGKuh81A", "review_id": "URa5Utu816UvCdHWHEooHg", "text": "Upscale thrift store?  Seems like an oxy moron to me, but whatever.\n\nI purchased 6 items:\n\n* 2 dresses, both still with tags on them\n* 2 pairs of shorts\n* 2 tank/halter tops, one was BCBG Max Azria\n\nAll for $80.  Staff was friendly and helpful.  I love that you can bring in your gently used clothes and sell or get store credit.  I'm a fan!", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2FiNCj5rM3nF0qgaWf86Gg", "review_id": "TdZ89NLRp6eT76FLglEIhw", "text": "I've shopped here for years and the selection has, over time, remained pretty good.\n\n I buy stuff here for $17 that isn't available new in Phoenix and that I would have to pay $90 for online. \n\nUsually, that makes it worth dealing with the legions of 20' something indie whoreskanks who frequent the place. \n\nI would say about 2/3rd's of the staff are friendly and helpful and the other 3rd suffer from \"I think I have a cooler job than I do\" syndrome. \n\nOverall, not a bad place.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "Q96IRvil6RNgdLmGKuh81A", "review_id": "IINYZwHJzESMrJ0DQsbP6g", "text": "Just picked up a Banana Republic silk dress for $19.00 and a sweet little dress-new, with tags still on- from White House | Black Market for $18.00.  Two awesome finds!!  Whoot Whoot!", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "rszuPsjf9vOpcqL_t2-L2g", "review_id": "ZoG0R2Mv_ybTr3P2lGQQcQ", "text": "Let me just say that, despite what you may have been lead to believe, I am not that cool. I still think Alanis Morissette is cool. I still wear black and pink sometimes. That is how uncool I am. I am not cool, and will probably never be cool, by the exacting standards of Buffalo Exchange. \n\nI know this. I knew this. But I cleaned out my closet and ended up with a stack of mostly designer duds that no longer made me feel fancy... it was time for me to brave the arctic wilderness of shirts with pearl snap buttons and dresses with cowboy boots that is Buffalo Exchange.\n\nI see that some reviewers are a little insecure about their coolness. \"They didn't take my stuff! I hate them!\", or, \"I didn't have enough body mods to be considered an indie badass! Eff those heartless hipster drones!\" \n\nListen, dudes. Who really cares what some icy jerk at Buffalo Exchange thinks about you, or thinks about your clothes? I already know that I am not cool enough for Buffalo Exchange. That is why I was stolid and unsurprised to receive little more than a dismissive grunt from any of the buyers/sales staff working there today. Actually, one of them did call me \"honey\" at one point. I liked that. \n\nWhile the gentleman at the \"buy\" counter was perusing my stuff, I wandered around and saw a lot of cute things, some outrageously priced and others, very reasonable. I saw a few shirts that I've purchased at Last Chance over the last 6 months hanging on the racks there, for triple what I bought them for. I also saw some cute designer shoes, jeans, and dresses at prices that are truly a steal and a half. Really cute accessories, too. I had to use major restraint in that department. \n\nThey took, like, 3 items out of the multitude of junk that I hauled over there. I wasn't itchin' for a fix or trying to pay a bill or needing to buy baby formula or whatever other reason there is that people might complain about the amount they're receiving for their clothes. I took my sweet $16.50 in trade, and peaced. \n\nWas anybody nice to me? Not really. Did that make me feel bad? Nope! Avoid Buffalo Exchange if you have a fragile ego, and if inscrutable, potentially unfriendly facial expressions bother you. If you're just there for the deals, and couldn't care less about the trappings, you will probably spend $20 on something cute and go home and feel a little bit cooler.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m7vtKWpZ9wdEQ95wJxrMrg", "review_id": "i3mZGrJt0TqL0gZFasa2bQ", "text": "My visiting friend loves thrift stores, consignment stores and the like and asked me to pull over to such establishments several times during the tour I was giving her of the Valley. So several times during her visit, I took on one of the roles to which the males have been sentenced: waiting in patience as the female gives in to her gathering instincts. At this particular store, though, the waiting wasn't so bad. The store is big, well-organized, and had friendly staff and lots of nice clothes that were priced to be quite easy on the wallet; so I ended up buying a few items myself. You'll probably spend less at most thrift stores, but I found better quality and more unique designs here.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eRhqwWWYneA3Wr_WYbmVGw", "review_id": "wlmZdVMCSSHw2eIG7bH6Fw", "text": "The only reason I come here....it's closer to me than the one in Tempe.\n\nOtherwise, I would recommend the Tempe BE. The quality of clothes are better & the prices are better. I actually see no-name brand shirts with tags from Ross priced at like $14. Umm, I'd rather go to Ross and pay $7 for the shirt. The jean prices are a little higher here as well. And less sale items.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Mmew2rqnwj8FW3qD9wsaQQ", "review_id": "9MWOr7JBW_yG4OZPaoPEgA", "text": "I like Buffalo Exchange. They are always on the right wave of trend at any given time. I'm a sucker for their sunglasses/fake glasses selection. Everyone that works here is usually really nice :) The selection is pretty good, the only downside is that the store seems to be getting more pricey over the years.. let's not forget this is USED items please :) But they have great buyers, and even though they buy very few of my items they do take the best things :)", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 7, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "SC_bFYaDgDub7tDjKCvV_g", "review_id": "GsJneeSkno958jH4xAOSKA", "text": "I can remember going to B.E. back when I lived in Tucson, and loving the location right by the U of A  because it had all the reject clothing sold by the out-of-state college kids with trust funds - or at least that's what I thought in high school! \n\nThey do have some unique fashions - at times, which is just simply the hit-or-miss beauty of thrift store shopping. I am going to hit this review with two views: 1) briefly as a buyer/shopper ... and 2) a seller. \n\n1) BUYER:\nI am a thrift store-obsessed shopper. I don't really consider BE much of a thrift store though. The prices are a little outrageous for the items. If you know your labels - often times they will sell certain brands close to what they cost in the actual store. For the most part, I like their jeans and jewelry. The jewelry is some of the best one-of-a-kind stuff I have seen, and I think people overlook it! I do like browsing occasionally if I am in the area, and found that the Tempe location has more of the funky items I dig. \n\n*******Keep this in mind when you are shopping: these are clothes people didn't want anymore - USUALLY FOR A REASON. The zipper doesn't stay up on the jeans, the button on the back of the dress is a little tight, the shoes are a little uncomfortable in one place, itchy tag, etc. - just be weary of this when you are trying things on! \n\n2) SELLER:\nI just looked at the BE website, and its weird they don't have anything listed on what % they give for trade/ cash. But from what I remember, you get 50% back in trade (store credit) for what they are selling for the item, OR 35% in cash back. Trade is good if you like shopping there, but I usually get the CASH!! The average item sold is about $15, so you would get $7.50 in trade or $5 in cash. Don't quote me on that - I'm not exactly sure! \n\n I admit, selling clothes at BE makes me feel a bit judged, a bit exposed. These clothes (that I don't usually wear anyway) are somewhat a reflection of my style - or what my style was years ago ... which does leave me feeling a bit vulnerable. About a week ago, I went in there with a box of stuff that I was sure they would take - blue jeans and shoes. They took all but a pair of jeans that had been a bit worn at the bottom and a pair of grey retro Saucony's ... is that brand not cool anymore? Who knew? Anyhoo, I walked away with my $75 bucks and felt pretty good. Anyway, while I sat there waiting for about 30 minutes watching the disgruntled sellers in front of me leave with their bags of clothes and maybe $5 of trade in their pockets, I decided to write this to help people decide what to bring to BE and what to donate to their little sister/brother or Salvation Army:\n\n- Jeans: they will always buy jeans no matter the season. They don't need to be extremely designer labeled - they will take levi's, mossimo (target), refuge (charlotte russe) all the way up to true religion and AG adriano goldshmied jeans (my favorite) ... if they are a good color/cut. Above-the-waist jeans offering a raindrop ass need not apply. Capri's are questionable...\n \n- Sandals: This is Arizona, we wear sandals year-round. Even if we shouldn't. You always know that ASU idiot wearing a pair of rainbows while it's raining - because they are quite possibly the only shoes they own! BE will always take sandals, they just don't want them to have the footy prints left in them. \n\n- Dresses: Never seem to be turned down when I bring these in. Don't usually get much money for them though. \n\nWhat NOT to bring & attempt to sell:\n\n- Small sizes/clothes that shrunk: I guess I am lucky that I am a tall, well-proportioned person since they usually take my clothes based on the \"average\" size of them. Don't bring that size 2 or 4 denim skirt you don't fit into, since no one else can fit into it either! \n\n- Jackets/Sweaters: They seem to take some in the early fall, but never like to stock up much on jackets - this is a \"duh\" for AZ! I've noticed they will take blazers over jackets though!\n\n- Worn Clothes vs. \"Gently Used\": Worn out clothes belong at the thrift store. Gently used clothes (i.e. you bought this at a Banana Republic killer sale but you NEVER wore it... or wore it once and the tag was super itchy*... \n\n You need to understand that each of these young hipster buyers have sales sheets, where the company tracks how well their selected items sell. If they buy back too much, they get spanked or something. Also, to the two 18 year-old girls that brought 2 trash bags full of Abercrombie and Hollister clothes from your preteen years... thank you for wasting their time and all of us that had to painfully watch them sort through your junk.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5y1tost6_7VXFESW5bEneA", "review_id": "z3iTK8t55ACpHoqCPJZf6g", "text": "Went in on a Thursday afternoon. Found enough cute stuff to try on for at least three trips to the fitting rooms -- and brought home a full bag of goodies for under $100. Also, staff was super friendly. \n\nI'll definitely go back.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AtnYGQjNY2cCSNWt_LY8nQ", "review_id": "7U2YlhCiLcwbqy8Kh8aH4Q", "text": "I can almost always find something fan-fuckin-tastic for less than half the price it'd be in it's original store.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 8, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "4dnDsoHuxUtzhaumxbpR5w", "review_id": "kPjqxR07Fr2B1dlGkK4bwA", "text": "I've been selling at Buffalo for several years now, and while sometimes I walk away with a pocket of cash and others not so much, I've learned how to judge pretty well what they're looking for (seasonal items, condition, etc). \n\nAfter a good closet cleaning, I decided to bring a couple of bags of what I thought worthy down to BE. Let's see, after scrutinizing most pieces for a good 2 minutes, asking other sales associates to look things over, etc, I was able to sell five items - three with tags still attached. Guess how much \"cash\" they offered me? TEN DOLLARS. Ten dollars for FIVE items. Ten dollars for 2 dresses, 2 new tops, and 1 new belt. Are you freaking kidding me? What a rip! That means, if ten dollars is 35% of the trade, all five items will retail for a total combined cost of what, less than $35? What a total scam. Silly me was so shocked I just took my joke of a trade and left, but now I'm kicking myself for not demanding an itemized receipt to see what my items will \"really\" retail (cause they sure as hell won't only cost a combined $35).\n\nAlso, I brought in this gorgeous yellow 100% silk dress purchased at Anthro for over $100, and they said that if I dry cleaned it and brought it back (to remove 2 TINY spots on the bottom hem of the dress) they would purchase it from me - for SEVEN DOLLARS. So I'll spend $8 to dry clean it and then sell it for $7? Silly me but that just doesn't seem to add up. \n\nSeriously, Buffalo, stop ripping people off. You just look like a jerk. \n\nPeople, if you're not worried so much about the money aspect and are just looking for a change in wardrobe, organize a Frock Swap with a huge group of friends. You're bound to find way cooler items for no cost at all, and it's super fun to boot. Or, if you are worried about money, consign with other shops (for example, My Sister's Closet), but sure as hell don't do business here.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bcvhLHYRdcjo0MHmQnM7ZQ", "review_id": "LyHOkNErQN0Wa9pSBLn6nw", "text": "Awful.\n\nThe selection still consists mostly of t-shirts from the 90s and out of style clothing. Yet, when I bring in my VERY RECENTLY purchased designer clothes to sell to them--- they take nothing. Hmmm... someone needs to take a second look at how they manage their inventory.\n\nToday I went there for the last time. I brought a never-worn Banana Republic cashmere sweater, T-bags dress, JCrew dress, and new CHLOE dress (among other very good, wintery items) that the girl at the counter didn't take. She was about 18 and obviously wasn't trained to recognize good merchandise!! That's just lost money for them... considering they mark up what they buy from you by about FOUR TIMES as much as what they gave you for it.\n\nI suggest My Sister's Closet.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "B4K5ruafil9RSDiTIL-1Bw", "review_id": "w2kJftsCKcmqpDnXPyMJ4A", "text": "I miss the glory days of Buffalo.  Ten years ago while I was in high school, (gawd. I feel old) this used to be my favorite store.  It was a great place to find unique/alternative clothing at a decent price.  Better yet, I was apparently a stylish young thang because whenever I cleaned out my closet and took it here, I would get at least $65 in store credit to get some new digs.  \n\nThese days,  I feel like Buffalo relies more heavily on the brand than they used to.  Its not uncommon to find used jeans here for $60 or jackets for $45 - all because of the label.  I'm sure its still a great bargain, its just not \"nice thrift store\" that I grew up on.  Its also become increasingly difficult to sell my clothing here - if I bring them 10 items, I'm lucky if they take one.  \n\nThey need to figure out a way to improve their line to sell stuff.  I went in last night and there were 6 people already waiting with ONE employee \"buying\" things.  I knew I actually wanted to look at clothes before I had to make dinner, so I threw my bag of stuff I wanted to sell in the car and just went inside to shop.  They need some kind of number system where I can shop AND still have my place in line. \n\n*pours a forty for the \"old\" Buffalo*", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xdWsnbaTEfBMVHttqZDHxg", "review_id": "nx217UpumnnWCo2Br2PmCA", "text": "More grownup than their Tempe college location (logo T shirt mania).  As my style evolves with age, I sell alot better here than there.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9zp_JEmUScBI1lx9RuxGiA", "review_id": "6Q6n7uBkHfVsq3GvFpzLFA", "text": "It's a consignment store--so it can be pretty hit or miss in terms of selection. There's definitely some crap here, so be prepared to dig. A bit more grown-up and less brand-obsessed than the Tempe location. Great accessories selection here. \n\nCan't comment on the buying, but definitely seems like some of the other reviewers take a bit of a bruising to their egos during the selling process. Considering the typical outfit worn by the employees here involves a romper, cowboy boots, and a tutu, I wouldn't take it too personally that your Cole Haan jacket wasn't bought by the store. Come here to shop on the cheap, not to sell.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y7sq26EXGz7XG7DSo8TOuQ", "review_id": "TvzDOIMdNLwZHEv5-IKexA", "text": "So I normally go to the one in Tempe and decided to go to this one. I see a lot of comparisons between the two so I wanted to see the difference. \n\nAnd quite frankly, I'm not sure what they are talking about. Both of them seemed to have generally the same stuff. \n\nGood clean store, but as the Tempe location is closer, I will continue to go to that store instead.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wrLFGheJC-OqN2QGZfM6fw", "review_id": "IiDUGlBaBDlPmDhCzWRANQ", "text": "it's close to me and i just exchanged a bunch of clothes i was gonna donate anyway and got a cool bag, tank and awesome bottle cap earrings. staff were friendly. it's great to go during the week not the weekend if you plan on selling or trading your duds.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LP8JFPcEtA0ti8g_BRBX4w", "review_id": "D4jgGiI9-Pnr4TKVumVx7w", "text": "It's a consignment shop, so it's always going to be hit or miss inventory wise, but what I'm far more concerned about is the staff. \n\nIt's totally OK if you want to employ angry hipsters exclusively but just make sure they're *somewhat* congenial. I counted at least four stink eyes during my last visit for seemingly innocent offenses ranging from knocking a pair of jeans off their cheap clippy hangers to putting a pair of Dr. Martens back on the shelf two spots down from where I grabbed them. C'mon, man. I'm sure people commit much more egregious fouls.\n\nI'll keep going back because I love the thrill of the hunt but I won't do so expecting to be charmed.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "23-FXvM7P1ZJFawV3ccZ1Q", "review_id": "_AnG97wtzqpY6OmHzayMuw", "text": "I think this place is a Phoenix institution and this location specifically.\n\nHowever, you have to come in here with the right expectations. This is not My Sister's Closet or Nordstrom Rack. Nor is this a retail store. A trip to Buffalo Exchange is a treasure hunt without a map; the treasures you find are hidden and rarely what you were looking for.\n \nI think Buffalo as a chance to try on a different style or brand that I never have before without the high risk of expense or snooty employees (or other customers) The key is trying something new while keeping an open mind! \n\nI suggest hitting up the dresses, skirt and blouses first.. that's where I have the best luck because things are less worn. I've found all sorts of beauties from brand new J Crew blouses to BCBG dresses. The shoes are also excellent. \n\nIf you're trying to sell check their website first to see what they're looking for to save yourself some heart ache when they pass up a beautiful sweater. And seriously, don't take it personally if they don't want your stuff. It's just clothes... :D", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ef7eJrSr7chDjDth0-k2HQ", "review_id": "dv3pEF47OtEtvoBGxbWxhw", "text": "This place has changed since the high school years, yes that is for sure. Although, I suppose I have too and what I would be caught wearing is a little different than it was back in the day. I am also no longer a size 4, so maybe that is a factor.  That being said it is a consignment store. So hunting is required. This is not The Loft, or Dillards, or Target. You can't just expect to walk in and everything be put in a neat, cute orderly display. So if you are willing to hunt then there are some deals to be found; however, you must be a shopper that knows her product in order to get a deal here.   They are selling random clothes that have sold to them that the original owner got at Ross. And they are selling most of them USED for nearly the same price you would get them for at Ross NEW.  So keep an eye out for that. But as long as you know (at least relatively well) your brands, your tags from other stores, and your prices you should be just fine here. \n\nAs far as the staff is concerned, I have run into in the past the unreasonably snooty teenage to 20 something punk (reverse stereotyping I guess....don't worry kids, I used to think people going around wearing stuff from The Gap were square too...then I became one)  Frankly these attitudes are the reason I have not been back in ages, but I had a gift certificate I had to use up and the budget was tight, so hey free shopping day!  I must say that the staff today was quite pleasant. Everyone I encountered was smiling, nice, accommodating, and had something freaky called a personality!\n\nI still would not put this store high on my list, unless I needed something a lil different. I will stick to my Ross if I want it cheap... But for the most part it looks like Buffalo, albeit much pricier than I remember, and less \"wearable\" choices than teenage me thought they had, is actually trying to be a little more customer service oriented than in the past.  \n\nSo hey, go for it! Just be prepared to hunt!", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1GL8b9uNkrk3Udq5gSIIFA", "review_id": "Ir5IJZFR7E8ZeamNmE9kWw", "text": "While I still really like Buffalo, they are getting a little to corporate for me.  They have their own clothing line, and charge way too much for those pieces.  Also the prices of most of the other clothes have gone way up.  A lot of the shirts are over $20, which seems a bit high for pre-worn items.  \n\nThey have great and unique jewelry so if you're looking for a fun piece, deff check it out.  If you don't mind spending quite a bit of time searching, you can find some good stuff - though it will take work.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D-oZAfAXFBDfq_Px-IBquA", "review_id": "KZKroi0hS8JNgrUtbIxMLQ", "text": "always a good selection of clothing.  a great place to people watch too LOL", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "uqK3yvpg5Evk_XgzMW-lAw", "review_id": "pbA5TQMlah7RnKuTozhz6g", "text": "New year, new clothes, time to update my closet.  A great way to sell some clothes for cash is at Buffalo Exchange.  They give you 33% for the value of the clothes or 50% for in store credit.  The staffs are so friendly.  I just love the store that doesn't smell like something died like other consignment stores.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8n4SarsuI9Km6lEtydiE0w", "review_id": "0SK9ESvxPiBj-tLvwvAFgg", "text": "I like perusing Buffalo Exchange, but, whenever I bring some clothes in for store credit, I end up disappointed. They seem to give you very little credit for good items, and they are very picky. So I clean out my closet, take it to Buffalo Exchange, and come back with 3/4ths of the stuff. Discouraged, I set it on my floor and it sits there making my room dirty for months.\n\nI would suggest going in to trade during an off time (not a weekend) when there will be less people trading. They may spend more time looking at your items. They also prefer the items to be in season, so don't clean out your sundresses until May-ish if you don't want to have to bring them back home.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ttahUKmCKWm6FF_aLJus9Q", "review_id": "OUXmSnVQLe8tgMUxZuJQLw", "text": "I am officially boycotting this joint.  I have been shopping here for over 15 years. It was a really cool re-sale store where you good find some nice pieces for a decent price. They now have thrift store quality clothes at retail prices. My last few times in there I spent an hour or so shopping and left empty handed, waste of time, the only decent things I found were way over priced. They need to hire buyers with a better fashion sense, and that don't all look and dress the same.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b1mw2APTE2MG2q4azPaqsA", "review_id": "KPZJCPL6sE55f92TLvq9Gg", "text": "I'm with the reviewer from 1-4.  I've been shopping at BE since i was a kid in the 70's and after yesterday, I'm done.  I went in on Saturday and spent a couple hours, purchasing over $200 of clothes. Turns out one of the shirts I bought had 2 huge holes down the middle of the back, unsewable and totally unwearable.  I went back Sunday to see if I could return it for store credit and to trade in several bags of my old clothing.  Long story short; one of the managers gave me a really hard time about returning the shirt, as it had been half off, and she treated me like a total jerk for asking her to work with me, and acted like she was doing me the biggest favor in the world by accepting the return.  She was pretty snotty and rude.  THEN, when it was my turn to trade, a nice guy began helping me, and had accepted a couple of my things, and things seemed fine.  Said manager showed up, elbowed the guy out of the way, and began going through my items herself.  She purchased ONE item out of several large bags and sent me on my way.  It was an incredible blatant FU to me for \"forcing her hand\" when it came to my return.  What grade are we in again?  I am still amazed that this even happened.  What a great manager!  I bet her employees really enjoy working for her.  It's too bad, I found lots of clothes I loved, but I'll stick to other businesses, like My Sister's Closet and whatnot, where the employees are nice and don't sell clothes that can't be worn.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "4lkTIhTuMhLprQprGlTRlA", "review_id": "OorN8OEQ-X_UFISB6MnT9Q", "text": "I recently scored a pair of Marc Ecko Jeans, a \"Fight Visual Pollution\" graphic tee, a studded leather wrist band and a black bow tie all for $27 bucks - WOWZA!  I really like bow ties and I can hardly wait to wear this one out to an event or maybe even the cinema.  Until then, I'll wear it in the privacy of my home while sipping on a filthy martini and flipping through my old vinyl records.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "lr6c11Xnn77XlsZrMe7D4A", "review_id": "fFlNO30FiD61qXcL1c_MGg", "text": "Buffalo has a special place in my heart since I used to shop at the 7th street and Glendale location as a kid  (before the Safeway shopping center).  But I was never hard core enough to shop at the Tempe one - that was too punk rock for me.\n\nAnyways, I love stopping in for browsing. I'm one of the people that only wishes they could pull off looks from here.  But that would require some level of creativity and fashion sense.  2 things I have very little of.  But I have managed to find good jeans and sunglasses.\n\nThey really have some funky things, but you should definitely try them on and inspect things with a close eye. Holes and stains abound here - and I can't understand how they make it past the buyers.  They never hardly buy anything I bring in and that is in pristine condition.  Maybe it has more to do with the fact that my wardrobe reflects the deficiencies noted above.  Still - there should be a quality element to the \"buying process\" too.\n\nDefinitely worthy of a frequent stop in - I'm glad I found one in MPLS to browse, it alleviates any home -sickness.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "JkMOQaMjlBHMqp6gj-hL3w", "review_id": "zn-YAmSpwGvvPS3k9syHpw", "text": "I can find some good items here every now and then....some of the employees I could do without.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DG_0Y_cp5x0PB7yhZDZyYw", "review_id": "HNGvRd4IR4sHkCdt2NxfVw", "text": "I write this review strictly as a seller, as I never come here solely to buy, always to sell and sometimes to trade. If you trade in items, you will get 35% of the retail price in cash or 50% in trade credit, period. The young ladies who run the shop are razor sharp and know the tastes of their shoppers. The store has an interesting selection of accessories and clothing, the quality of which runs the gamut from cute cheap Chinese crap to OMG is this really $15 superior quality items. Look and look often because inventory turns over and fast. If you want a quick hit of something unique or need to offload some extra items, make a beeline for this place. It's environmentally responsible and they have a donation program for local nonprofit agencies. This is NOT a thrift store, so leave that notion at home. It's a secondhand shop that thinks like a consignment store. You pay a little more than a thrift store but you have a much greater chance of finding something fantastic in pristine condition.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bN2ZXWEaImVW5tyiujDLRA", "review_id": "csPM8e8LUSzW2WWAs3jXFg", "text": "I started shopping at Buffalo Exchange over 30 years ago, and their offerings have gotten worse over time.  They used to have an outstanding selection of vintage clothing, and now it seems there is a lot of newer JUNK.  I have been completely unsuccessful when it comes to selling, so I don't even try anymore because I get insulted when I am offered $6 for a $200 item, and do not understand their reasoning for why they don't think most of my things will sell--yet, there is an amazing amount of REALLY UGLY STUFF on the racks.  I think the salespeople and \"buyers\" are very ignorant about fashion.  All one has to do is look at how they dress...like bag people. \n\n3/30/13\n\nTELL YOUR CONDESCENDING MANAGER TO WASH HIS HAIR AND TAKE A SHOWER.  Just because you are promoting the alternative lifestyle, doesn't mean customers won't be offended by filthy, uncombed hair and such a slovenly presentation. GROSS!!! \n\nFINALLY GIVING UP ON THIS JOKE OF A PLACE :P", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YK2rodQfBU2Oe9H6jmlTFg", "review_id": "40ffmfmtQrUqBOahUABrRg", "text": "I'm writing this review purely as a seller. \n\nSo I am a total shopaholic!  I guess that's what happens when you work in the industry.  Anyways, I cleaned out my closet and came here and they literally took 1 pair of jeans out of maybe 40-50 items.  I mostly brought in some old work clothes from Banana Republic and just some odds and ends that no longer fit.  This place is solely for indy/punky/trendy, which they do make quite clear so they are what they say they are which is good.  Makes me kind of wonder how many people buy and sell back the same items though...", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "10lUZFTMFIR8tEJNfRbfUw", "review_id": "P1oDtjc7D7ilzhb3CDgwKQ", "text": "Loved this place; completely full of rack after rack of steeply discounted tops and dresses. There's even a little vintage section in the corner, and a 50% off rack. There were some great designers brands here too, Betsey Johnson, J Crew, etc. I didn't have enough time to look over the jewelry, but the sunglasses selection was big and had some awesome retro duds.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 8, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "kffxYQVQsEpF1DVlQlcGCg", "review_id": "LU5NFGAUd_YQFHzssYYNuQ", "text": "Buffalo, you are a friend to all the young people around. I think all teenagers and young people love Buffalo. You never know what you will find here.\nThen there is the other crowd that love The Buffalo Exchange.\nThe 40 and over crowd!!! You know who you are.....\n\nMy girlfriend will go to Nordstroms, Saks, Macy's , Cache and spends way too much $$$. She likes those Credit cards you know.\nBut, then some days she will go to Buffalo Exchange, because, as she says ,you never know what cool thing you might find.\nHer most favorite Item  from here is a Black T-shirt That says,\" Mary is my Home Girl\".\nIf she could ever find another she would be over the Moon ,as they say.\n\nShe finds little things there whenever she goes. Of course She takes our clothes in to sell as well. But, she always finds something for herself or her Granddaughter, or someone.\nHalloween costumes she says should always be looked at first at Buffalo.\n\nAnyway, it is a clean store, lots of parking, nice people working here. Plus, you can buy ,sell ,or trade!", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5bECjdDx7NqBv0Yt1CuVLQ", "review_id": "cE7X1sNOx0opxQbTxrp0cw", "text": "Ok, don't get me wrong I have found some unique stuff here, but that was years ago. Now I feel like I'm shopping at a target outlet with awful customer service. Half of the clothes there were shirts from target, and they were maybe 2 dollars cheaper than they were new, which is a bummer when you go in looking for something fun and creative and unique for a good price. \n\nOn another note, the customer service just plain sucked. I don't go in expecting much, but for them to be rude is just such a turn off from the store. I want to love this store, but lately it just seems like a joke. I won't be giving them my business anymore.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "9tXL9eJNIi9SL5pdCYeyZQ", "review_id": "J7kDp-wGFb27b5d8x1uCfA", "text": "The prices here are crap. Seriously. They overcharge like crazy for their items, and I can't really understand why. Pants from low-brand names are still running like $20 here... you may as well go to Ross and at least buy them new (although last season). \n\nThe attitude of the front-desk folk is obnoxious and so self-serving and judgemental. You don't even get looked at when you walk in, unless your a hot \"hipter\" type male dude, which I am not. \n\nI tried on two dresses, both of which were a little tattered, over $15 dollars, and had the weirdest cuts and shapes ever (although the fabric was nice).\n\nThe jewelry sections is just pieces of wood strung together with a $14.00 pricetag. \n\nNot going here again. Back to Ross/Rack/Last chance.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qvl75ZMZVpomYBZbX1BU3Q", "review_id": "Ags_GPJpjaDncimK1EHVzg", "text": "I love shopping here but there are a few major things about it that turn me off. If you're looking to sell here, I warn you that they are extremely picky. And what they do take they won't give you much money for. Last time I was here they tried to give me $5 for a brand new juicy couture dress. And if you go through their clothes that they are selling you will find stuff the looks like a craft project, and pajama shirts thay look like they came from goodwill. However, if you're willing to dig through the crap you will almost always find something awesome.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hyUC687R-bhV6dy2Vvio1g", "review_id": "wbZtGsvEFuc3ejU9wksKFQ", "text": "Meh, I am over it. Buffalo Exchange is cool and hip but c'mon the prices are unreasonable. They will only give you a couple of bucks for the entire bag of clothes you want to sell. Not impressed. Take your gently used designer clothes elsewhere for a better price. Sure, I like the selection of accessories (earrings, necklaces, sunglasses, etc.) at this location. But then, why would I pay $12 for something I could buy at the mall brand new? hmph. Watch for broken zippers, ripped seams, missing sequins and/or beads. Granted, folks are friendly here. The place is tidy and store displays might inspire your next fashion ensemble. I'd say, unless you are looking for that 'IT' item I would skip this joint and move on to the next. Bottom line: know your brands and know their worth whether buying OR selling before you seal the deal.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OrMY-AG_Cx10WD4xDeQAUg", "review_id": "0_htMloLYtiAIAom5kWBsw", "text": "Okay, I'm so not as cool and hip as the people who regularly shop and work here are...but I feel almost as cool as them when I do shop here. \n\nHaha. \n\nThis play is pretty cool. My wife sells clothes here all the time. We went here today actually and she got about $70 in store credit. \n\nI got a couple of shirts. Nice shirts too!\n\nLast time she sold some clothes, she got about $80. \n\nShe got me some clothes then too, haha. I feel bad using her credit. :P\n\nPeople here are nice, some of the workers have that attitude thing going on. \n\nBut it's probably because they're too cool for school.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "aQB5RoeESdYyCkAHAXIroQ", "review_id": "9rFNCXg8N5jkyPelg2-TUw", "text": "Ok, so most of what people are saying about Buffalo Exchange is true. They don't buy what you think they should buy, they look like they think they are better than you, and no their store isn't amazing. But you need to be honest and look at what is really going on. First, it is a thrift store, they aren't going to pay you what you paid for the item. Second, they are buying what they think their customers will buy (really it is what THEY like and would buy so look at who is sorting your stuff). Third, they work at...Buffalo Exchange...that is their level, so the little bit of power to either accept or reject you IS their big moment and they take is seriously.\n\nWalk in there expecting your \"rags\" to be rejected and when one gets accepted be excited for your $5. I watched who shopped there, it was NOT cool, young, hip, or thin people. And I watched them sort through bags of middle aged women's clothing and buy some stuff I would never wear. Then I watched them reject True Religion jeans and some very expensive career pants. They won't wear that and they feel their customers won't either. It isn't personal, at least for you it shouldn't be, they aren't rejecting you, just your cool, expensive, designer clothes.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zfysCL-0uQNCWdGvzZ6QWA", "review_id": "WQoXYPkl0batWpqlVWc5Ig", "text": "I love the concept of this place, and the selection of clothing, shoes, and accessories are always unique and fun.\n\nMy gripe?\nThey rarely take anything I bring in and the cash value is never worth it. I have much better luck at other shops of similar nature, so I'm not sure if its my timing or what. I am definitely more of a seller than a buyer, so this store unfortunately is just okay for me.\n\nIf you like finding treasures, I highly recommend stopping by frequently. I have found some amazing designer shoes and jeans here.\n\nBut if you're looking for quick cash, don't get your hopes up.\n\nSome of the staff is awesome, especially Emily!!! \nOther staff members, I sometimes question their buying process. I once watched them pass on an amazing designer bag which I then bought in the parking lot from the disgruntled seller for a smokin deal!! Their loss was definitely my gain that day!", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "k2u1F6spBGhgk2JtAe97QA", "review_id": "CF-ERz1y7nJToPZK2_Yecg", "text": "I forever have a pleasant experience at this location. I do better at the goodwill price wise most times but if I want to find something really unique and hip I come here. I love the selection of hats, bags, scarves, and jewelry. They always have a great rotation of cute clothes and knickknacks. \n\nMy favorite things to buy here are tops, jewelry, and scarves once it is cool enough to wear them. I love the dresses also but the sizing is always just a little off... \n\nSometimes I find good jeans. Sometimes.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rXfZIMlSa_sDvUE40Apdsw", "review_id": "2jPrxTKqvqds1e-JWI4pjA", "text": "I felt the buyer I encountered today was very uninformed, unqualified and quite frankly rude in his opinions of the brand of clothing I had brought in. I don't care if you buy the whole bag or none of it, that decision alone should suffice. \nI also don't care to know what you personally think about the design aesthetic of a brand. After so many years of exemplary service in both the sales and buying departments it annoys me to see the tittle of buyer handed out to whomever.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fKr4jrUTV94BERGh2NbQww", "review_id": "TBB0mmIgByfQpHC0Tq-YQQ", "text": "I've been here hundreds of times and each time is hit or miss. This one is ran by young hipsters that often have good taste. I personally dress more conservatively than they tend to buy though so it's sometimes a fight for me to find anything, especially for work. I suggest you bring everything you have to sell, even if you think it won't sell. You'd be surprised at what they buy. If it doesn't sell one time, just bring it back and try again later. I exclusively use buffalo credits. Honestly I like the one in Tempe best though.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7rC0svD_ogeemSCcSAvcvA", "review_id": "CWbmPnCN9BnB8-PL4SYQNQ", "text": "I love this store! They have this, that & the I other items you didn't know that you needed! Last time I was in I found the sickest belt buckles ever.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "exqCNFgCLPG5a7SJCRYeng", "review_id": "42o2VjlSpAJ2IfOAEXCQ6w", "text": "Loved how organized the shoes were and that they had a separate section for vintage clothes!  Everyone I came into contact with was super nice and friendly.  I am glad I stopped in while visiting phoenix.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "70zD7uhYU38_W6R806AabA", "review_id": "QXyB8RVBzL6w8GnEvDJQIQ", "text": "I am a longtime shopper at buffalo exchange and I must say, this location is terrible. Staff is unfriendly, selection is awful & they never seem to buy any of the quality clothing that I bring in. I am done shopping here, completely over it.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2A1_Thu5gkicZkfltQCXWQ", "review_id": "goqtAdQtEhky4fJy1OnErQ", "text": "This is the coolest place in the valley.They have the best variety if you are a hiphop head, hippy, or headbanger they have the gear for you. It's like First Friday everdyday in this store. If you decide to sell anything make sure you are patient and just enjoy the view.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OESKxoNFZcKl47NrOubgAQ", "review_id": "e6c0FjpPs22nRi63zg0PXA", "text": "Name brands and styles in decent shape for great price", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SDL5dm4xJcVz3sXAWtiLsQ", "review_id": "FPiV4gkCl2tbyAHiJlMp4A", "text": "I wish i could give higher rating. Not comparable to buffalo exchange in alb. Nm. The women there usually are very sparse in choosey with the clothes. I have brought true religion jeans they turned down. 200 + jeans in perfect condition. I say go to other stores that buy sell trade. They might offer more. They did for me. $$$", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IfAixnw5uCXF4qyRy6TTgg", "review_id": "Pe_IFP_IAEdTw2EO2DZmxQ", "text": "Eh, pretty typical for the people at Buffalo Exchange to be kind of rude.  They just have a \"can't be bothered\" attitude.  Maybe it's just the culture of the company (the one in Tempe being the only exception so far).  They weren't particularly rude, but not very friendly either.  The sellers went through my clothes fairly quickly, not even bothering to strike up a conversation with me.  The lady helping me asked me one question, and squinched up her nose when I answered.  I guess I wasn't \"cool\" enough for her or something.  Whatever.", "business_id": "JmEp4DxBEIrFD-rgbL8bvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Sjp6EYsqzdlTvymER6wBfg", "review_id": "aNGYRAw0hUS04hg6zJZUOw", "text": "Good Chinese food.  Very good lunch buffet.  Other than that, your run of the mill Chinese restaurant.  Huge seating area.", "business_id": "t30Ua_mSiClnpBqud84ygw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2006-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "ngXVzu99fH8n43-FuwbZPw", "text": "I used to drive past here and say, huh, I should go there one day.  It became a joke.  The girlfriend and I would drive past and before I could say anything she's say, \"Yea, yea, we're going to go there one day.\"\n\nSo we went there.  And....  we most likely won't go back.  \n\nIt wasn't particularly bad per se, but we've had better.  It was alright, and they had a decent selection, but nothing was really great or stood out to us.  \n\nMaybe some day, if we drive past it enough, we'll start up the joke again saying how someday we should give it another shot.  But unless we are hit by some kind of massive Chinese buffet cravings while we're right down the street, I don't think we'll be there any time soon.", "business_id": "t30Ua_mSiClnpBqud84ygw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eEo1W07PkjR0jLRkMF5m1g", "review_id": "oi5KXTTdCrryJS8OetlORg", "text": "Now that this place is under new management it's gotten better.  i went once before and it was kind of nasty, now it's cleaner and has a better selection.\n\nIts hard to find  edible chinese food in Phoenix, this one is one of the better ones now.  I think it's renamed Fuji Buffet.  It even had a sushi bar (not a sushi eater, but it had one) and everything was as fresh as can be expected. Large shrimp and chicken selection, and pizza and things for the kiddos.\n\nStay away from the desserts tho', not so great.", "business_id": "t30Ua_mSiClnpBqud84ygw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hb-3_gqH29M2O02GbYVqBw", "review_id": "NP7PqCx4lw2HwYW0OPt4PQ", "text": "Dr Josh and Dr Jenna are absolutely amazing. I have been going to chiropractors since I was 16 and by far Dr Josh is the best. He knows the body like no other. I use him as my primary care for any issues first ad then go to doctor if Dr Josh can't resolve it. I have not been to a regular physician in years. I see Dr Josh weekly for maintenance due to extreme use of my body with massage. \n\nDo yourself a favor and know what your spine looks like. Be in total health with chiropractic. Go see SCP Chiropractic.", "business_id": "IZvR2t778V-3PqopbsZdeg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i46dWiEb68bIO_wQ_2bccg", "review_id": "HcObDN0qFiHdOzYIdY_WIg", "text": "I've been going to SCP and have known Dr. Josh Haggard for at least 10 years now.  Unfortunately my wife apparently had a magnet on her bumper for idiots and that's how we started going to SCP.  \n\nSometimes we go in for an easy stretch, crackle and pop and then an immediate feeling of total relaxation.  Then others there's the strange feeling that he is in need to put you through some serious pain just to see how much you can take.  But for every time we walk out it's never without the pain being completely gone or drastically reduced.\n\nMy wife had broken here elbow a few years back and the ER docs were adamant about her going in to the OR to have the pain alleviated.  Went to Dr. Josh the next day for biannual maintenance and my wife explained the whole story, the next thing I see is her gritting her teeth while Dr. Josh is moving her elbow ever so slightly but violently back and forth 90* to what it normally bends!  The results justify the means, to this day her elbow has never given her any problems and she stayed away from meds and anesthesia from an unnecessary operation.\n\nBottom line is SCP can help you so just do it and give them a visit!", "business_id": "IZvR2t778V-3PqopbsZdeg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sfMHSAEaw2EuJJSdfE4hGw", "review_id": "TU1RkquBaWo7KVeJamoRog", "text": "Absolutely the best Chiropractic services I've ever experienced!  Dr. Josh and Dr. Jenna are so in tune with the workings of the body and their patented centered approach to practice is unparalleled.", "business_id": "IZvR2t778V-3PqopbsZdeg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9zvvWbKOBbolI5MjeU3IRA", "review_id": "yKaB2QdpAmIZvwUha5xovA", "text": "I've been to a variety of chiropractors since being in a car accident in 2004. I've also worked with physical therapists to address painful or nagging trouble areas.  Dr. Josh was the first to explain what he was doing, and why. He prescribed exercises and traction to help realign areas that I am responsible for doing at home. I go once a week to twice a month, depending on dance/exercise/housework-related injuries for adjustment. I'm feeling the healthiest and pain-free I've been in a long time. Since visiting Dr. Josh in August, I've met many people who say he's done wonders in their lives. After traction, I get adjusted on a table. Then it's ice. Whatever the trouble area its swaddled in ice. Roll on the table for 10 minutes. I appreciate the staff's attention to detail, and commitment to my health.", "business_id": "IZvR2t778V-3PqopbsZdeg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "taz696QerlcD1Hx-IHrCqA", "review_id": "sm0pELO158xwNGM0-T6Jxw", "text": "I was running late today and was in a panic. I was heading to a funeral- there are a few things you do not want to be late for, funeral is one of them. I stopped in at brake neck speeds and said \"Give me whatever you got-\" They rushed into the cooler and pulled a beautiful display of flowers forth- packaged them- put a beautiful bow around them- stuck to my budget- and had me out of there in under 5 minutes. They didn't even flinch. They saved the day- in style. I highly recommend this florist. Location 6041 N. 7th st.", "business_id": "oUrlWqz2tkyNRcggKZWfAw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gGNAr-cmCQUgA9B0QjVqAg", "review_id": "hvBoiTBsJbdmYwG4-KYhqQ", "text": "Phoenix Flower Shop did a stellar job on our bridal flowers. Every item looked just  as I had described to the florist and we were even able to pick up a few loose stems at the last minute. Excellent!", "business_id": "oUrlWqz2tkyNRcggKZWfAw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n3rqscB1dHgZaq03Z1Z7OA", "review_id": "ct0LVXzi4XHRJpCZCpVu0g", "text": "I have used this shop several times simply for corsages and they have been helpful and patient each time even though I know it's a minor \"job\" for them and I always require a lot of suggestions.  Today I went and the flower color wasn't what I had ordered but they were happy to redo my order and made it look even more beautiful.  I appreciate their attention and recommend them wholeheartedly.", "business_id": "oUrlWqz2tkyNRcggKZWfAw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kk05snSafuIFK0lsxoMNzA", "review_id": "7Sys5c8hRtG1Js_doSRorw", "text": "Extremely professional. Delivered a beautiful flower arrangement in a timely manner.  I will definitely use again and recommend to all!\nI did it all by phone. Described what I was looking for a voila-they were delivered in less than two hours.", "business_id": "oUrlWqz2tkyNRcggKZWfAw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B-4_1ATtqCuFlKk1c24b2w", "review_id": "ap9TB9UFDxznxzTS8btgmw", "text": "Good Quality Flowers. My flowers have lasted longer than other regional commercial flower companies. I am the most pleased with Phoenix Flowers. The quality cant be beat! Also the customer service was great...Hope to see more from this company!", "business_id": "oUrlWqz2tkyNRcggKZWfAw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QZ3mPg7nFpd8IyhbEInLzA", "review_id": "FGurTfSJQKqsfN5-3GMgIQ", "text": "I'm not sure which location the arrangement came from but a beautiful bouquet was delivered to my parents house while I was there from the nicest man!! he said he was sorry for out loss and even made mention of a \"grampa\" bein a \"big loss\" which made me smile. then as he gave me a little hug he prayed a quick prayer and said his family would keep our family in their thoughts and prayers. I thought it was the nicest thing ever and so personal!!! thank u whoever u are!! and the bouquet that came from my moms wrk friends was gorgeous!!!", "business_id": "oUrlWqz2tkyNRcggKZWfAw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B0OBZi3Yh3WuwmWeCZf-sw", "review_id": "NUPpJZUQjYQckiOgZsYtag", "text": "Looks like a great store, with reasonable prices - I wanted to get a bouquet primarily based on snapdragons.  I priced out what would be reasonable based on the listed prices, and was told that they have a 2.50 fee PER FLOWER to arrange (meaning take out of the container and wrap in paper) - more than doubling the cost.  I was ready to spend 90 bucks for 2 simple bouquets.  \n\nI have never experienced a flower shop do this.  Most of the time, I walk into a shop, state what I'd like and a price range l, and they would pick and choose for me, making a beautiful paper wrapped bouquet - and charge the per flower price listed.  The guy at this shop simply said \"not going to happen\" and walked away.  At least he could have been nicer.\n\nSuch a shame, it seemed to get good reviews, and is conveniently located.\n\n*** turns out the picture I put up was of the wrong guy.  Trying to remove!", "business_id": "oUrlWqz2tkyNRcggKZWfAw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eu4EDnp3n86L5LtZGrb2EA", "review_id": "2PTcVP63GDLHnYW1exygZg", "text": "Someone decided to throw a very large rock through our window today at Abby Bella. Smashed the window in broad daylight opened the cash register, took the cash and got away before anyone saw.\n\nJust as quickly, Speedy Glass showed up, cleaned up the mess and replaced my window with an even better pane of glass than we lost. What could have been a very long and difficult day, was made much better by my tech, Jeff, who saved our day.\n\nI highly recommend Speedy Glass, very prompt, professional, and helpful.", "business_id": "DTlibocefGD8VkBZxByXkw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VC1VJ9P40RTmRz6SErjSoQ", "review_id": "R5SvL6j6QfI1pPQnnSJY4A", "text": "The weekend I bought my car, I drove it on the freeway, aaaaand you already know - a rock hit my windshield. At the time I didn't think it was a big deal, well the crack grew and I had to replace the windshield!\n\nI called around a few places and Speedy Glass had the most competitive prices! Not only that but they come to you at NO additional cost! Talk about convenience! The installer calls when he's on his way so you're not surprised when he's knocking on your door! The installer that came to me -Steve - was his name was very friendly and professional despite the 106 degree weather he was working in!\n\nI'm VERY satisfied with Speedy Glass and would definitely recommend it to anyone in need of their services!!!", "business_id": "DTlibocefGD8VkBZxByXkw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yubdb-ST3IYMMkTGGiTBVg", "review_id": "iSyZ24pygQ7KW2yj1XJTpA", "text": "I picked these guys because they had a few good reviews on yelp and used that to sway my decision.  They did a great job getting back with me and scheduling someone to come out to get the measurements done on the house.  However, after that I never heard back from them.  I would call, and they would tell me someone would be installing the window the next day.  Nobody came out or called, and I would have to call back and see when the work was getting done. That happened 3 times.  If I didnt have to go through another quote process with another company, I would have just not used speedy Glass and gone with another company.  However, I needed the window installed with the hot weather we have here in AZ and couldnt afford to miss any more days haggling on pricing and installation times, etc.   I would not recommend them going forward based on their service time and response times, unless you can wait a few weeks to get a window replaced.", "business_id": "DTlibocefGD8VkBZxByXkw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QwO4LVCiPZZdg5URrQfYpw", "review_id": "6lgNXCnihQ_Vg5ZbFhzthg", "text": "I can't believe I'm the first to write a review on this place. This place is tucked away behind a butcher/grocer called Segal's. I went for lunch and ordered a calzone. My wife ordered some slices. Though the ambience was very plain the food was delectible. Definitely worth going.\n\n***I've noticed that recently they've added sushi to the menu...hmmm.", "business_id": "lHKS896yFkmAuWyFnbNP3A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 8, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "xgrNgHOs8F5JvEX38IeCJg", "review_id": "5LESxwITx7j_rYcPltRmuw", "text": "Well, I'll have to begin by explaining (in answer to Gene's question about the sushi/pizza combo) that this is a kosher place. No, that does not mean that a rabbi has blessed you pizza. It does mean that the cheese on the pizza is vegetarian (i.e. no rennet);\n\nthis is a vegetarian joint\n\nand it has a zany and off-the-wall menu which now includes a Mexican night (Wednesday?).\n\nI am a pizza snob to the core. King Solomon's has been hit or miss in the past as it has changed ownership a couple of times. I wanted to revisit today before writing a review. I ordered the lunch special- two slices and a drink for $5.99. The slices are AZ size as opposed to NY size. This is just fine by me- two slices fill me up nicely. The sauce is generous and flavorful. There was just a little too much cheese for me, which means it's light on the cheese for your average Zonie. The crust is thin and crisp.\n\nI have heard mixed reviews concerning the Israeli platter. I have not heard anything about sushi or Mexican here.\n\nWarning: KS is closed on shabbos: sundown Friday to sundown Saturday. Saturday night it opens and is subsequently flooded with families.\n\nGreat place. Go.", "business_id": "lHKS896yFkmAuWyFnbNP3A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "M6oU3OBf_E6gqlfkLGlStQ", "review_id": "cA47BmaYFcG790QrdikNUQ", "text": "Yes I would like some French fries and falafel with my pizza. \n\nI just went here for lunch again, I go every few weeks. While the name may say pizza there is a interesting array of food here. Fish and chips, falafel and tuna pitas, Mexican food on Wednesdays and Sundays and many Italian classics. \n\nOne of the biggest pros for me about this place is that it is all vegetarian, kosher too for that matter. So if its on the menu, there is no meat on it in it or even near it.\n\nThis time I had a flafel pita, the pita had a bit of a crunch from it's toasting on the oven, Inside the pita was some crunchy on the outside moist on the inside falafel, fresh cucumbers and tomatoes with a tahini sauce.  It came with a side of fries and additional tahini. \n\nI also had a small slice of cheese pizza, the crust is thin but has a nice consistency and the cheese is pretty good too. Every table has garlic oregano and red pepper but the Parmesan is missing.\n\nThere are fountain drinks and bottle drinks for sale, but no alcohol.\n\nNote they are closed Fri night and sat afternoons.", "business_id": "lHKS896yFkmAuWyFnbNP3A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "M6oU3OBf_E6gqlfkLGlStQ", "review_id": "3IPh5f0LUmEKLCHFh4vT2A", "text": "Fish enchiladas or the 5.99 slices and a drink special. \n\nThis was the dilemma I faced today, as Every Wed and Sunday is Mexican day. The Italian and other favorites are still on the menu, but you can also get an array of meat free Mexican dishes.\n\nFor 8.99 I had one of the priciest menu items, the fish enchiladas. Three talipa stuffed corn tortillas toped with cheese and green sauce, served with rice and beans. The rice was nicely seasoned and the enchiladas were full of fresh tasting fish.\n\nMy friends ordered a whole pie well done, and man it did look good.\n\nThis place is mostly veg (except the fish). They are kosher so they are closed on seemingly random days and Saturdays.\n\nMost food is cooked to order and fresh, and fast. Nice staff and both bottled and fountain drinks are available.", "business_id": "lHKS896yFkmAuWyFnbNP3A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xB9Yze6uC1mJXEzA8wpWSw", "review_id": "nw9OhtCgSEJy9yqz00QSyA", "text": "Great Kosher pizza! One of the very few pizza places where I actually eat the crust as well. Full of flavor and a must try. Me and the wife ordered the Godfather. It was packed full of flavor!\n\nCan't wait to try their other items on the menu!", "business_id": "lHKS896yFkmAuWyFnbNP3A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KT6aazXSAQsngVUYTYdPeQ", "review_id": "ejC2-OvIrJwGpNIozcsTnA", "text": "The food here ROCKS!  I was a bit doubtful at 1st because this is a Kosher restaurant.  But I was hooked at 1st bite.  I've only had the chance to try a few of the dishes here, but it has all been very good.  The \"garlic knots\" a MUST.  The staff is super cool and very nice as well.  The complete dining experience.  I can't wait to get back there soon.", "business_id": "lHKS896yFkmAuWyFnbNP3A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IqAc3XdwplzNNH5282T3dg", "review_id": "pZJ9cdnab9QI8kezncNlwQ", "text": "The amazing garlic balls alone are worth visiting Arizona!", "business_id": "lHKS896yFkmAuWyFnbNP3A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "NvqgVxpAM7wKjL9QeVWnnA", "review_id": "boYdeYUoyRiHjfpMJCqIPg", "text": "Thank you, Yelp! If it wasn't for you, I never would have found this place that is 2 minutes from my apartment. I had never had kosher pizza before today and this is a great NY style pie. Having lived in Chicago, I'm usually partial to a heavy, thick pizza but King Solomon's found its way into my heart at first bite.\n\nThe restaurant itself isn't the most fancy place, but it has plenty of seating for customers dining in. Also, it's tucked back in a tiny plaza just south of Camelback Road so you have to keep your eyes peeled.\n\nThe staff was friendly and asked me how I preferred my pizza (crispy or otherwise). When I got home and opened the box, I wasn't blown away by the pizzas appearance. And then I tasted it... everything about it was delicious. I got a 14\" with mushrooms, garlic, and black olives. They didn't go heavy on the toppings, which I prefer. There was a great balance between the sauce, cheese, and crust. My favorite part is the sweet, buttery trace that I can't quite put my finger on.\n\nI'm from the midwest. I'm picky about pizza. King Solomon's for the win.", "business_id": "lHKS896yFkmAuWyFnbNP3A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cXHugMXkvsrq5WhIGbc8jA", "review_id": "VyIjEkM9Rh2fGLX2sFpL_g", "text": "Well, I would love to have tried this wonderful food that I read about in the reviews, but I guess I never will.  King Solomon's Pizza lost my business on the first try by playing a game I absolutely cannot stand.\n\nI ordered my pizza over the phone. I was told it would be ready in 15 minutes, to which I thought was pretty fast.  As the gentleman who was taking my order was ready to hang up, I said \"Don't you need my name and number?\". He replied that it wasn't necessary. That should have clued me in.\n\nSo, I drive over to pick up my pizza.  I walk in and I'm greeted by a couple guys behind the counter.  I let them know I'm here to pick up my pizza that I ordered via phone and go on to describe it to them.  One guy tells the other what I ordered, conveniently ducks out as the other guy THEN begins to make it. REALLY?\n\nSo I stop him and tell him why did I order over the phone if they had no intention of making it until I got there?  He looks at me and all of a sudden can't seem to understand English and goes back to making the pizza.\n\nNice try JERKS.  I tell him to forget it as I will take my business elsewhere.\n\nApparently this is done because they do not trust the customer to show up and pay. This same technique was used on me before a Chinese restaurant in west Phoenix. \n\nFool me once shame on me. Fool me twice, screw you!", "business_id": "lHKS896yFkmAuWyFnbNP3A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vLMCCT-0cvR2hDSb4HEfzQ", "review_id": "2GKyj_Z9TlIiD-Gu3DUcHQ", "text": "Absolutly WONDERFUL pizza!!  This pizza was so delicious!  This was by far some of the best pizza I have had in a looooong time!   Crust was nice and light and they have a great selection of toppings and it is KOSHER!  Win, win!  \n\nSmall place with BIG taste!    \n\nAs for the one review about ordering it over the pone and having it not made when he went to pick it up, well, all I can say is just go in and buy your pizza in person.  They are a small busniess and I do not blame them for not trusting if someone comes in after they order.  That said, if this did indeed happen, I can understand the frustration of the buyer but again just go to the establishment and wait for the pizza to be freshly made and eat it on the spot!   It is worth the minimal wait and it was SO GOOD!  \n\nThank you King Solomon's Pizza!  Yum!", "business_id": "lHKS896yFkmAuWyFnbNP3A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D83snA0QODaR-60sVXVAaQ", "review_id": "pyCe_DsARQ4RlAF8TUcJtA", "text": "King Solomon's Pizza is one of the best restaurants in the country!  The pizza was amazing.  The garlic cheese knots are even better.  But the best part is Mexican night on Wednesdays and Sundays.  It is the only place I know of that has kosher chimichangas.  And they are amazing! (I know I say \"amazing\" to much.  But if you go here, you will to).  It sucks that I live 500 miles away from this place.  But whenever I get the chance to go back, as Arnold Schwarzenegger said, I'll be back.", "business_id": "lHKS896yFkmAuWyFnbNP3A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "obeCL4RSBKnG_LiO9dvE4A", "review_id": "jV7PKR4glfv4eHOe28DX3Q", "text": "We live 5 mins away and we've driven by sooo many times, but we've never been in. Let me say that I am so glad we corrected our mistake. We stopped in to order the 14' cheese pizza and it was wonderful!  It was as close to pizza from NY without going to the NYC. They also have a great 2 pizza slice and drink lunch special.", "business_id": "lHKS896yFkmAuWyFnbNP3A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JrNSIOrh7S7FmlAmxnk0Mw", "review_id": "lq_J2Q0LUr_WMDCMGEghWw", "text": "First of all, we are not vegetarians. We were driving around one Sunday afternoon and decided to look for a pizza place. We saw a few but none that stood out. We finally stumbled upon this little restaurant...nothing fancy but I don't really care anyway. The young kid at the counter was friendly and guided us to a table. The owner came and took our order. He seemed very humble and answered all our questions. I noticed they also had Mexican food on the menu. Hmmm...interesting. Maybe next time. Anyhow, we decided on one of their large specialty pizzas and an order of garlic knots? Not sure if that's what they're called but they were pretty good. The pizza was good also. I think they make their own dough. Overall, the food and service was good. It's a little out of our way but we'll be back next time we're in the area.", "business_id": "lHKS896yFkmAuWyFnbNP3A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xd-GOj_6E5JwOpn4nm7CYw", "review_id": "aPloe5SdY8_TZKayPVPD7g", "text": "The pizza is good, although not the best amongst local kosher pizza places. They offer a great lunch special of a slice of pizza and soda for a discount. \n\nThe Sunday and Wednesday night \"Mexican\" menu is delicious. Make sure you order early because 80% of the time, they run out of food by 5 or 6 pm.\n\nThe friendliness of the staff is hit or miss. Arturo is amazing and wonderful.", "business_id": "lHKS896yFkmAuWyFnbNP3A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "itn1IcuJSiFb8z34Zv5yGQ", "review_id": "ti75hxfSGYYGjXbUwuxZVg", "text": "Mmmm....kosher pizza, fries, and dessert!  It's probably not the healthiest combination, but I can't complain one bit.  They know how to make good pizza and it's fun to go with a group of friends without having your Kosher-observant friend feeling left out.", "business_id": "lHKS896yFkmAuWyFnbNP3A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C5hDZleIfHtcXS9p4ZYBuA", "review_id": "Ut-QxUEd7ePtQ8RHbaIXQg", "text": "This is a great casual pizza place.  We really enjoyed our cheese pizza.", "business_id": "lHKS896yFkmAuWyFnbNP3A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UJS8k6LfTg6mdjkj2UuYhA", "review_id": "4SonyEEyJ0AoSqp4Bv-mVA", "text": "Excellent pizza!  I ordered a 14\" cheese pizza from the counter, it was ready very quickly, and it was very tasty!  If you like a New York style pizza, go check out this place.", "business_id": "lHKS896yFkmAuWyFnbNP3A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WE4PNUO4Ubkr5-C_DpVfQw", "review_id": "T32Otg8o7zWK-HQsyJgXVg", "text": "The best pizza I've had in my entire life!!!", "business_id": "lHKS896yFkmAuWyFnbNP3A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "SBbftLzfYYKItOMFwOTIJg", "review_id": "FQQGe9XLuR9VZ9qP72BXkA", "text": "I realized my faux pas with the last review.  Downtown Phoenix is the black hole of convenient delivery pizza.  Yes, there is Pizzeria Bianco but I have yet to find the time, motivation, and dinner companions to accompany me on a 3 hour wait for pizza.\n\nSo, we usually order from Domino's.  Partially because their Brooklyn style is pretty good and partially because ordering reminds me of a blog that had me laughing/giggling/snorting for hours: http://www.thesneeze.com/mt-archives/000707.php.  I occasionally find ridiculous stuff way funnier than most people would, and the thought of beef nuggets without footing is making me laugh at this very moment.\n\n*wipes tears from eyes and takes a minute to calm down*\n\nSo the ordering is incredibly easy once I stop laughing about whether or not I want the toppings on the right or the left.  And they have the \"Pizza Tracker\" which tells you what stage your pizza is in and who is completing the task.  I have to say that Wade has done a damn fine job and I'm disappointed if we order on a night that he isn't working.  Not because other Domino's employees mess it up, we have just become fond of seeing his name.\n\nDomino's no longer has the policy of delivering in less than 30 minutes or your pizza is free, but they do come damn close.  Our pizza is almost always here in a half hour (another joy of the pizza tracker).\n\nMy only recommendation is to never order the baked dessert thingies; they always taste like garlic because they're made in the same oven.", "business_id": "rrPRCU1m22v02k60YvJNrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kSyETvyqGhEVwNWbCrIX7Q", "review_id": "d3cTQFGO4lrGy9aQ5gli7A", "text": "We go back and forth with this place.  Sometimes good and sometimes bad.\n\nToday we ordered the new pan pizza. It sounds good. When it arrived the pizza tasted like the box smelled. The new black box stinks. The pizza was not edible.\n\nWe called and they said that they would send another pizza.  \n\nNot a fan of this new box.", "business_id": "rrPRCU1m22v02k60YvJNrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_JhxC3rjVkeWJzrFVxjPXA", "review_id": "7qdmYDYpxkEkOvhF-125aQ", "text": "I like domino's pizza when I just want to have cheap pizza delivered.  This location however is awful.  They have messed up the last 3 orders.  1, the crust was missing its seasoning completely and the cheese was half missing - what?  2. the order arrives well over 30 minutes late and wasn't piping hot like you expect.  When i called to check on my tardy order, the manager Carla was rude and told me \"not to worry about it.\" What again?  3. I ordered a hand tossed, to hopefully get the garlicky crust I missed out on previously, and they delivered a pan pizza 10 minutes late.  How does one make the online order THAT wrong?  It prints out.  There are only so many crust options.  Carla was rude this time too - if you mess up okay, but don't make it worse by treating your already frustrated paying customer like crap.", "business_id": "rrPRCU1m22v02k60YvJNrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ybHJJU5vYK3z7ULoB4V8dw", "review_id": "U_ULgvCws_gM79_YTBAAZw", "text": "I like Dominos when I need cheap, delivery pizza for the kids after a long day and no one wants to cook or go pick up better pizza.  I was quoted 35 minutes for a delivery time on 2 separated occasions now and it actually took 70 minutes.  All i got from the store manager was this, verbatim \"Oh ya we got slammed and the pizza tracker doesn't really work.  I don't know why they even have that.\"  What a bunch of inconsiderate assholes.  I will be getting my money back or calling my credit card company and declining the charges.", "business_id": "rrPRCU1m22v02k60YvJNrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kEeIrbREnRip5AWQZe5YfQ", "review_id": "LPu-ftT16piXV0HNMhu41A", "text": "Its been awhile since I had pizza from Domino's Pizza. But last time I ordered was from here. When I ordered last time, it was from here.  The pizza was very good. The garnished it with a generous amount of toppings. Which is always nice. As I hate needing to pay for some extra toppings when there should have already been enough pizza to start with.\n\nOrdering online is always easy. And having a pizza tracker is a nice touch. \n\nPrice is not bad for what you are getting.  But I feel they are over priced for their speciality pizzas. \n\nDrivers are do pretty good, but often they fail to being enough of one item or another.  Like napkins or crushed red peppers. \n\nAs long as they keep up the good work. I will continue to order pizza from here.", "business_id": "rrPRCU1m22v02k60YvJNrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8U6I0GuBasZa9rapy2H-8A", "review_id": "_kv5su__WVtHBGF36vfUng", "text": "We were on the hunt for an awesome carpet cleaner due to puppy training and ended up here. We waited a good length of time while the 1 sales associate helped a couple of other customers - it was the weekend. The wait was pretty long and I was getting antsy. Antsy enough to walk out but we stayed.\n\nThe guy was pretty good as far as demonstrating the various products that met our needs. He gave us a demo of a dry carpet cleaning system - NEATO, no more soggy socks or waiting for the carpet to dry with those other carpet cleaners. \n\nThe price tag on the carpet cleaning machine was pretty high, but we figured after paying to rent a system and buying the necessary cleaning solutions it would be worth the investment and it has been. We use the machine a ton.\n\nThe machine (as well as I'm sure many of their other products) comes with a 10 YEAR WARRANTY!!!! Just bring your item into the store and have it maintained! LOVE IT! During my many visits to the store to pick up the necessary cleaning solution I have seen other customers bringing in their products for upkeep. What a lovely service.\n\nThe machine is totally worth the money. It does an amazing job...way better than any of those wet carpet cleaners and even better than having our carpets cleaned by professionals! All that money wasted on those services when this little gem of a machine was waiting at the store just around the corner. Guess I should give ya'll the name of the machine, it's called the Orbital.\n\nSo happy with our product, the location of the store, and the expertise of the one-man show!\n.", "business_id": "GJIl37k1Kitq5r43eUZ1Kw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xXddQy6m2cLcz9tfQu5fyA", "review_id": "c3GH4y-EGi3nbppj4HcK6A", "text": "I went here looking for items for my son's birthday - he loves vacuums, so we had a vacuum party for him. The salesman was very helpful and I ended up purchasing vacuum bags to use for the pinata. Unfortunately, there was a problem with the computer. It kept getting disconnected and so the salesman was unable to print me a receipt. I waited about 15 minutes for it to connect and then I had to leave. I asked if I could return the bags if I did not use them and he told me yes, as long as they weren't opened.\n\nTo make a long story short, I went back to return the unopened bags and was told I couldn't because I didn't have a receipt. I explained the situation to the manager at the store and customer service online and nobody seemed to give a $%&*. I can't believe Oreck lost a customer over $16.", "business_id": "GJIl37k1Kitq5r43eUZ1Kw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Kf5tnfXtIy-torOrHY3nIA", "review_id": "poi9S1psDrfhVeUpYWcg-A", "text": "This is the first time I've had a bad experience at an Oreck store. My 6 year old sweeper suddenly began spewing dirt out. The bag wasn't close to full yet and it didnt appear anything was stuck. The sales associate without opening it up began to insist I needed a new roller brush for $40. When I showed him it looked fine to me and wouldn't that be covered by warranty, he got upset with me and began stomping around. I also showed him a warranty sticker from 2010 on the machine which stated that there was a new roller brush installed and also asked him to look up my Oreck warranty. He found my name in their system and then began shoving my sweeper at me insisting I just take it and leave then, since I obviously didn't trust him. This man was totally weird and his behavior and attitude felt very unprofessional.  I still like Oreck but do not recommend this store.", "business_id": "GJIl37k1Kitq5r43eUZ1Kw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "F6QsMoJdvtohlbnST-fDyQ", "review_id": "MPig6z7HsVTYK4e3eTNGqQ", "text": "I have been coming to this place for many years now. \nMy daughter bought me a great vacuum here one year for Christmas.\nIt truly is a great vacuum.\nEvery year they over a free tune up. Where they had always cleaned it up,changed the bag and made sure it was in good shape for me.\nSome years I had not taken it in,because I was traveling an incredible amount of time for work. So I had a cleaning service come in. Which they used their own vacuum.\nLast year I took it in and they kept it for 2 days and when I went to pick it up they had not changed the bag even..Hmmm,that makes me wonder if they did anything.\n\nAnyway,this time I took it in on a Saturday. The man working (who may of been the owner) said I will do it right now if you can just wait a few min.\nThis was a first, usually I have to leave it.\nIn a very short time he brought it out nice and clean,with a new bag and said it looked great.\nI bought some new bags and I was on my way. Fabulous!\nWhat a great experience.\nA few people came in after me. Which is even a better experience, because, he took the time to fully help me. \nIf you are going to get an Oreck, this is the place to go.", "business_id": "GJIl37k1Kitq5r43eUZ1Kw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cZBwcG3tz169D3WrQdvHAw", "review_id": "-kht2_CY0oEeBNgiUyY0aA", "text": "I have shopped at the Oreck store since 2003, and my vacuum is still operational. They attend one customer at a time and give them their absolute attention. I love this. My vacuum was expensive but it works like new. Definitely worth your money.", "business_id": "GJIl37k1Kitq5r43eUZ1Kw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "llkm_iXQszkN5DZvmqjNqA", "review_id": "GZ_rT-m462lOR9Wy1pAcyA", "text": "Overall I am a big fan of this place... first how can you beat a place that is BYO???!!!  You never have to worry about a bad wine list or paying too much because it is your own stuff...  I find the food excellent... they menu is not large and changes often...  but I have never had anything that I have no liked... the chef is defiantly 5 star and since you bring in your own wine the prices don't seem that bad... but it is not exactly cheap... \n\nThe only down fall of the place is that it is real small and has funky hours... I think it is only open Wednesday to Saturday.  I know that they take reservations and I would venture to say that is the only way to actually eat there... This is a nice place for special occasions or a date...", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EVN484M7GZxhVpp61JgQBA", "review_id": "cUZMKtecyDYl6Dzy_xC68Q", "text": "I love, love, love this place.  It's been around for 10 years.  Just down the street from me and for some reason I just never got around to going.  Finally, in November my mom and I went for dinner.  Amazing!\n\nI'm a convert!  I'll be a Coup Des Tartes for special occasions and just for fun!  \n\nThe food was wonderful.  Recognizable with a twist.  Fresh ingredients and really nice service.  This little place has more character in its little pinky that so many other restaurants in the Valley.  From the pictures on the walls and photographs on the fireplace to the staff.  \n\nI took my boyfriend for a romantic date night the weekend before Christmas and it was great.  He said the same thing I'd been thinking, \"WHY haven't we been coming here for years?\"\n\nI think I thought that it was much more expensive than it was.  Mom and I had one app, one salad and two entrees for $80 (including tax and corkage) and BF and I had one app, one salad, two entrees, one dessert and two corking fees for $121 (including tax and corkage).  No bad folks.  Pretty darn good actually.  It's BYOB, so we had wine that would have cost us over $150 in a restaurant, but we brought it from home.  I love it!\n\nStandouts for me were the mushroom & Gruyere tarte, lovely and cheesy and flaky all at the same time.  The lox and potato appetizer was fabulous, and I'm not a big lox fan and I loved this.  The baby arugula salad with pears, feta and candied pecans was a perfect balance of flavors and textures.  The lamb entree is good and surprisingly, I tried the chicken cordon bleu and it was terrific!  Most amazing though, is the Grand Canyon dessert -- layers and layers of chocolate and peanut butter mousse.  Light and fluffy and rich and decadent!\n\nBon Appetit!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HWLC-qBcuFXJ0MkV8LSA-A", "review_id": "wC57aSL3-tUbSRXvSH3bUA", "text": "For fresh American faire with a French twist this homey little cottage with hardwood floors will tickle your fancy!  The owner is also the head Chef and the menu changes regularly.  Fresh salads featuring a little fruit and nuts is my favorite aperitif.  Seafood is usually featured, along with chicken, light cream sauces and nicely sized portions that a girl can actually finish.  This is a great place for a romantic dinner, or girls night out before the theatre, or intimate dinner with another couple.  I believe they now have a liquour license that allows for wine service and maybe more?!  A back room is available for larger groups, call ahead to reserve it.  Reservations recommended, in general.  Only open for dinner.  Moderate to upscale prices.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7GC9fVWKa4a1ZmBGLH6Uww", "review_id": "OueIr2U01pSPZstbdVHEkw", "text": "my boyfriend took me here on my birhtday after several strong suggestions from his coworkers for a nice, romantic option.\n\nand i was blown away! if you've been to house of tricks in tempe, expect the same crowd, decor/atmosphere and price, and the same food quality.\n\nit was a beautiful historic house with an outside deck. it was very tiny, and it gets a little loud with the small settting and hardwood floors, but not enough to ruin a meal by any means. we had reservations on a saturday, and still had to wait for about 10 minutes. during taht time we saw several groups come in without reservations and get turned away. \n\nthe BYOB was a killer surprise. my BF printed the menu from their web site and took it to AJs and asked the wine guy for his suggestions, and that worked out perfectly.\n\ni have to suggest the brie brule, brie covered with caramelized apples and served warm with toasts and seasonal fruits. absolutely wonderful and melt in your mouth.\n\nwe also had mozzerella and tomato salad, which was overkill on the cheese, but still good. i had the filet mignon and he had the pork tenderloin and they were also unbelievably good.\n\ni'm sure it was a hefty bill, but def worth it for special occasions. i will def go back!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aFh79e55bjxj5XD5vkob8Q", "review_id": "Yg518qyjcqqu3w1QJUZwJg", "text": "We absolutely love this place... We visited here probably 7 times over our 3 years in Phoenix.\n\nEveryone seems to think this place is a French restaurant, and that is incorrect.  This place serves modern american food with deep roots/influence in French Bistro food.\n\nHighlights:\n\nFood -- We've eaten pretty much the entire gamut of the menu.  Favorites include the Pate de Campagne, Baked Feta and apples, all of the salads, pork loin, filet, chicken, lamb with couscous, and the desserts.   MMMMMMMM the desserts.  The lemon tarte and the Grand Canyon (haven't seen that on the menu in a while) are devine.\n\nService-- Always have had great luck here.  The staff is very attentive and know when to check in and when to leave you alone.  \n\nBYOB -- Love this!  I hate having to purchase wines limited on whatever list the restaurant has.  The corkage fee is very reasonable, and they \n\nAtmosphere -- A hidden gem right outside of the Biltmore area.  We love the cozy, romantic atmosphere.  Nice little courtyard outside is perfect to take a break in before desset.  I prefer the clientele here over those that go to say Zinc Bistro in Scottsdale.  \n\nMy only real criticism of this place is the fact that their menu does change based upon the seasons and ingrediants available.  So, if you look on the website, you might want to call ahead to make sure they have that specific dish that you are craving!!!  \n\n(OK, not really a criticism, but it is hard to find faults in this place...)", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gq_G5VCDziyEV2-bzGuqzw", "review_id": "VzPmZJTubX5ykz4JlLkavA", "text": "Coup Des Tartes is a particularly romantic place, although I've never been here with someone I had even the most remote romantic thoughts about. Isn't that funny? What's funnier is that I went here with some guy I married for our wedding night dinner! Ha-ha!*\n\nThe food is very delicious and the women that work here are uncontrollably adorable, always. It's a little dream of a house and takes you a bit out of the city when you're here.\n\n*Back story: I married some Bulgarian so he could get citizenship. It didn't work out, so we are D-I-V-O-R-C-E-D. At the ripe young age of 24, too! My grandkids are going to have a field day with me.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "648OlBnPCh9eg1tZSo9Ycg", "review_id": "qjQdRLqRsKEdSew6ca5uyQ", "text": "One thing to say about this place...You MUST get the Meat & Potatoes appetizer.  Hands down one of the best appetizers I've ever had anywhere, and paired with a salad, I could contemplate just eating this for dinner.  This place is SUPER cute and \"romantic\".  They offer BYOB service which is great...you can bring your own favorite wine/beer!  \nThe food was wonderful and the waitstaff seemed knowledgeable in what they were serving and made some good recommendations.  \nI can't wait to go back!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A0O7UHxcCJJXIYJDBGT_hQ", "review_id": "QtEVN_lbzaDaMp6vrgILgw", "text": "Coup des Tartes gets two stars for two reasons:\n\n1) The edifice itself is charming; quaint and a delightful setup to a romantic evening.\n2) The wait staff is friendly, courteous, and takes time to answer questions.\n\nThe food, however, is not particularly well prepared; hence the two star rating.  It is unfortunate because if the meal had been outstanding, I would easily love this place.  Also, it is BYOB for wine.  Puh'lease.  Do NOT open a french restaurant and have an adequate supply of sylvaners, and bordeaux's, and the like on hand.  \n\nIf you don't know much about food, it's easy to fall in love with this place.  If you care about the food more than the building it's served in, you will walk about disappointed.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "L87hrFVD-53NV8xRvoWfUw", "review_id": "kr-oh0zDzdOMvOx34k7hpg", "text": "A group of friends and I visited Coup Des Tartes for the first time on Friday night, and we had a fantastic time -- echoing many of the reviews before me.  The BYOB ($8 corking fee but they were sweetly not paying attention to how many bottles we opened) situation just makes me happy and always ensures a happy table.\n\nThe menu is small but it was all right up my alley and I had a hard time deciding which app/salad/entree/dessert -- strong options in all categories.  Our table got the brie brulee appetizer, which wasn't anything complicated but yummy nonetheless.  We shared some salads (a split brie and pear salad for me...sense a trend?) and then I ordered the sea bass for an entree.  It was absolutely delicious!  Toss in the chocolate lover's dessert and I was in love.\n\nOur service was impeccable and the energy from the staff was perfect for our Friday night.  The place is very small and I loved that; felt more like a restaurant in NYC vs. Phoenix.  Reservations are a requirement from what I understand, which makes sense with the small # of tables.  Entrees are in the $25-$35 range, but are very well-prepared and have good portions.  Food is pricey but at the end of the day my group was out of there at $55/person with tip included -- not bad at all (especially with one of the dishes being the lobster)!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "GZFiCRwm-bVauSRtTKhb4g", "review_id": "qFEW61bcbJlHxBJbo9OwLg", "text": "Loved this place!  I am a huge fan of the whole flip-the-house-and-turn-it-into-a-great-restaurant idea....Now I know this place has been around for a while, but this was my first time there and my wife and I were blown away.\nBeing half French, my taste buds were excited upon first glance of the menu...but then I noticed hints of Morocco and other countries littered throughout the menu.  \nThe brie brulee with caramelized apples was a true vision and the pate was wonderfully complimented by a tangy dijon mustard.  We opted for the lamb shank and pork tenderloin ( all farm animals baby! ) as our entrees.  These dishes blew us out of the water!  \nYou must go as soon as possible!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "oGETv27KzoHkIy_aW-KOjA", "text": "We went for the Valentines Day dinner.  It was cute, really nice and more food in one sitting than I have had in a long time.  It was pricey but worth it in my eyes.  We brought our own wine we purchased in Sonoma and were saving for a special night.\n\nService was wonderful.  The ambiance is romantic and sweet.  The brie was so good, I could have just eaten the entire plate and been completely satisfied but of course, I had soup, the main dish, dessert and wine.  \n\nGreat place for a romantic date.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "2LE_1IcSFlOUUM_lDKwE4A", "review_id": "6jmXfFo-qFc6M6TvgmbagA", "text": "Cute little place with amazing service and food. Parking is not fun because the lot is tiny. This restaurants looks like it used to be a house. Adorable. We had the brie brule with fruit for appetizer and it is to die for! Banana brulee for dessert was delicious too.\n\nYou are welcome and almost seems expected to bring your own wine because right when we were seated we were asked if we did.  I think my friend make reservations via opentable.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 19, "cool": 17}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "61UNqBz5p-3gNDtq0b589A", "text": "My boyfriend summed up our experience at Coup Des Tartes pretty well, even with the spelling and grammar issues - I swear he's college educated; he just thinks it's 'kool' to 'right' in his own unique style :)\n\nI'm just going to add my own two cents...\nAfter reading so many great reviews of this place, we were both pretty excited to try it out.  I made our reservations online with no problem.  As he said, going on a Wednesday night was perfect - it was not too crowded and we received great service. Claire and Mona took great care of us... great ambiance and food too - To start, I went with the Roquefort Salad (their signature salad) and it was delicious! Jared was happy with his mussels appetizer as well.  They brought plenty of bread and butter for him to sop up the sauce as well - it too was fresh, moist, and yummy. Jared had the chicken entree and I had the lobster... I really enjoyed it - the lobster itself was flavorful and it also had a light sweet sauce (with coconut) that enhanced each bite.  I liked that it came with asparagus as well as a risotto.  I didn't love that the risotto had pineapple in it, but that may be just me.  We didn't need it but J twisted my arm to share a dessert... chocolate crusted cheesecake with an orange sauce and fresh berries - the perfect sweet ending to a wonderful meal!\n\nIf you like quaint, unique, local places, check out Coup Des Tartes - you won't be disappointed!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 11, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "gTCM7qlVrwdml-hFB6aJqQ", "review_id": "hey2sxXxZcNhpzbj5lEwzQ", "text": "Loved it!!!\n\nWe went there last Friday night to be romantic and it definitely did the trick. I had never experienced a BYOB restaurant before and after experiencing it first hand I am hooked. We started the evening with the fillet Mignon tacos and they were fabulous, the perfect start. I had the chicken breast. It was stuffed with goodness and was served with squash, corn, and garlic mashed potatoes. A drizzle of pesto lined the outside of the dish and was the perfect accompaniment. My husband has the salmon as was very impressed (I don't do fish so I can't go into more detail). For dessert we had the four berry tarte, it was warm and the perfect end to a fabulous meal. They serve the type of food that continues to come up in conversation throughout the evening, in a good way.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dH9FRHSZwlhLLamaZSFdGQ", "review_id": "m1jdGx_S2MkvOdPndOmkOw", "text": "Well, there aren't many places that let you bring your own wine to the table in Phoenix, and the food is great as well.\n\nCoup Des Tartes has a distinctly Napa Vally feel to the ambiance.  The food is very good, though not among the best in Phoenix, and reasonably priced.  A truly fun and magical place to take someone special.\n\nYou have to try it for yourself!  One of my favorites for a nice, slow, date.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4dnDsoHuxUtzhaumxbpR5w", "review_id": "5ebx37QO85-Sp5KeO_LJJA", "text": "This place is great! The food is wonderful, the place is charming, the service is excellent, and the ambience is beautiful. My husband took me here on a Saturday night, and while the restaurant was full, it was not busy, and we did not feel rushed (unlike many smaller restaurants). We brought a bottle of our own wine, and enjoyed lots of yummy food. \n\nFor starters we began with the Three Onion Tarte. The crust was heavenly, and the gruyere was perfectly baked. We also had the mozzarella and tomato, and parmigiano salads. The mozzarella was fresh, creamy, and very tasteful. For entrees we had the Farfalle pasta, which tasted just as amazing as it smelled. We also had the Filet Mignon.  The meat was perfectly medium, and the horseradish and black pepper creme fraiche was to die for. For dessert we had the Four Berry Tarte, which was fantastic. \n\nWe left extremely happy, our bellies full but not overly FULL. The prices are a little up there, but it's worth it. We'll definitely be coming back soon, as the menu changes seasonally. Yum!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "vGxEuRrX_UmW5MhOAEpCvQ", "review_id": "l5r7tYoouXrIzXIkYJkTBA", "text": "Ohh la la! This place made me want to learn French. I went there with my bro and sis- in laws as well as my mother in law and my husband. We each brought in our own bottle of wine. I love BYOBs because you can really splurge on your food AND drink delicious wines. This place did the trick! We had the Interested Cheeses (my sis-in-law and I love cheese) and the Filet Mignon taco for starters. I can't vouch for the tacos, but I think my husband would have fought me for it. \n\nFor our entrees I had the salmon which was cooked to perfection! I even ended up eating off other plates with salmon after they were full I loved it so much! My husband loved the Filet Mignon as well. I do think it was here where he discovered he really did like salmon. \n\nOf course, we had to have dessert, too! We got the chocolate mocha and the four berry tartes. Even if you are full, get a tarte to go! \n\nI really want to go back to try the farfalle..Maybe this weekend??\n\nI guess it is good for groups but call ahead. Its a tight squeeze!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "83AWX9VkNE-2P8QQahZNdw", "review_id": "gP_-VsD9mRNLSOjBGjpDHQ", "text": "I hate to do this after so many good reviews, but the service was not the best I've ever received.  I saw the great review in the \"Best of Phoenix,\" so I wanted to check it out on Friday night.  When we arrived, we were sat at a blank table (no linens, plates, silverware).  The host quickly brought all of that to the table.  He left... and it actually took 5 minutes for the server to even come to the table and ask what kind of water we wanted.  After delivering the water, she went to make several cappucinos and grab desserts from the back for another table.  This literally took about 13 minutes.  Not once did she explain that she was busy or that it would be a few minutes before she could get back with us.  I was on the verge of walking out, but decided to try the food.\n\nThe food is definitely worth the horrible service I received.  I might give it another try since our server may have been having a bad day... but, a restaurant has to maintain great service... otherwise, people won't want to give a second chance.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 11, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "qASPib1Z8ft8e96dtbh66w", "review_id": "l-opPNettKYFnAKZcUHAoQ", "text": "Coup Des Tartes was really a 3.5 experience for me, but I'm going to round up.\n\nMy husband and I chose Coup Des Tartes for our anniversary dinner this year for a few reasons - 1. BYOB.  2. We love French food and always go to a French restaurant for our anniversary and 3. Its billed as being romantic.  Those seem like pretty reasonable requirements, right?\n \nFirst of all, this is not French food.  Sure, there are French inspirations and they serve brie but the menu is largely American with all sorts of influences.  (My husband's entr\u00e9e had cous cous!)  Second of all, I didn't find it romantic.  I guess if you use romantic to mean the same things an East Coaster means when they say \"intimate\" or \"cozy\"....which to everyone else means cramped.  I wouldn't have minded the close quarters had it not been so loud!  The loud ambiance and the bright lights killed most of the romantic atmosphere.\n \nThe food was solidly good.  There was no \"close my eyes and savor\" moment.  My husband enjoyed his lamb, even if it was definitely not a French preparation.  I ordered the lobster, as I've heard Australian lobster is the best of the Pacific lobsters.  It was good but I'll take a Maine lobster any day.  Naturally, we had a tarte for dessert. I have to say was the most dissapointing part.  I was expecting one large circular tarte and what was placed in front of me was a pie slice of a tarte.  \n \nI think that Coup Des Tartes would work best for a small group....I think 6 may be too big.  It does work for a date, just don't expect it to be too romantic.  The prices aren't outrageous so it would make a nice night out with a significant other or friends.  I think for a special occasion you can do better.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 14, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L87hrFVD-53NV8xRvoWfUw", "review_id": "fT6zuxYP7_VhnFO6s-2EpA", "text": "Updating my review after a horrible experience trying to utilize their private room, Rendevous, for a birthday dinner.  Their event coordinator dropped the ball with several huge miscommunications during the 4 weeks we were in touch, and then went MIA for a week and a half before the event.  In the 11th hour, three days before the event and ON my actual birthday, I had to pull the event when there was no way to find a mutually-agreed upon solution that would preserve the original intent of the evening.  I had to inform my 27 guests of the last-minute location change via e-mail after sending formal invitations weeks in advance. \n\nThe entire experience was a nightmare and having the owner yelling at me on my birthday was not the highlight of my week.  The most unprofessional and offensive experience I have ever had within the service industry.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "0qIsBt4EzBDCKrIviV55Ew", "review_id": "5m8Di3WjZhCS20vEN4XbBA", "text": "My First Date at Coup Des Tartes,\nI can't give this restaurant the fifth star because of a few drawbacks.  3.5 star review if I could\n\nI have driven by the restaurant many times and thought Coup Des Tartes sounds like a French restaurant, great, there are not to many in the area.  Then I read the yelp reviews and thought this was a great place to take a date.  Its small, with a home dinning area atmosphere, and the staff seemed very nice.  The date went well so I have to give the restaurant a thank you for that. My date and I overstayed our visit and non of the employees minded another nice note.  \n\nDon't let the name lead you to think this restaurant is a French restaurant because it is not.  The definition of a French restaurant starts with French area ingredients and preparation.  Coup Des Tartes does not focus on  either. \n\nOverall a nice place for a small restaurant atmosphere and quality food.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "yGs16xQiN3dLo03OQyto8A", "review_id": "wmVhLc6yVQfrCpPmfLLVyQ", "text": "I've been to Coup Des Tartes several times over the years, including a great time on New Year's Eve back when they first opened. For a time they used to serve an excellent brunch on the weekends (Hangover cure #9 was my favorite) but that was short lived and deeply missed.\n\nOne thing to keep in mind when planning to eat her is that the menu is always changing with th seasons. It is also not traditional French cuisine, but French influenced takes on whatever fresh ingredients are available at the time. \n\nSome of my favorite dishes in the past have included an excellent spinach salad with wasabi dressing, a Pork Tenderloin that was tender enough to cut with the edge of my fork, and the often reviewed lobster.\n\nBut the thing that keeps me coming back is the desserts. The tartes here are made fresh every day in the morning, and AMAZING. The Banana Brulee tarte is by far one of my favorites; with the filling texture soft and creamy but not overly sweet. The crust has always been light, flaky and a perfect contrast to the filling.\n\nThis is a great romantic place to go, small but not crowded and lit nicely. I do recommend a reservation unless you are stopping by for just dessert after a dinner elsewhere, as it can be very busy with only approx. 15 tables maximum. The staff has always been very nice, and they were even kind enough to create a custom menu for friends of mine that were engaged there (he hid the proposal in the words of the menu).", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O2sVDiZ4q3vIikQEF7Gfbg", "review_id": "Ft7d7zCX2lZEsu4bOMQwvA", "text": "Went for a birthday dinner, apart from having a reservation and having to wait for 20 minutes it was a great time.  Not really a french or foodie restaurant however their food and service was good... BYO is also nice change. The atmosphere is very cottage-like with tables close together, we had conversations with the tables on both sides of us.  The desserts were very good, at the time they had a pumpkin tarte that was delicious.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "FG7T9gAFiW53Qx1_R502QQ", "review_id": "TnwcBW6TIonxt7kPHozxcw", "text": "My boyfriend took me here for Valentine's Day and it was Awesome! The food was amazing - It was a fixed price 4 course meal - and everything we ate was cooked perfectly... I had the mushroom tarte to start and the BF had scallops that he said was the best thing he ate all night... we both had the tomato bisque and then he had Lobster while I chose the Osso Buco with black truffle risotto - absolutely melt in your mouth... we finished with the Banana Brulee which lived up to the reviews posted...\n\nOur server was very sweet and attentive\n\nMy only complaints were that we were packed in like sardines... takes intimate to a whole new level - at least our table mates weren't complete jerks ;-) and that I felt a little rushed through... the meals came out so quick and so did the check... It was a busy night I'm sure, but I would have liked to savor the tastes a bit before being rolled out... \n\nOn the whole though I was happy and sated: We will definitely be back!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Oq5CYkB4dQE_wmPgHu51bg", "review_id": "F7bYvyP_Q0IxL6JWUxPXcA", "text": "I had Sunday Brunch here a couple of weeks ago and was anticipating a great meal. The first thing that struck me was that our group of 5 were the only people in the restaurant at noon on a Sunday. We were the only ones there when we arrived and the only ones there when we left. Surprising. The person serving us seemed to be pulling double duty. While I can't be sure of this, his frequent and lengthy absences had me suspicious that he was, in fact, cooking our meals. \n\nThat being said, the food was excellent. Eggs Benedict is the bellwether of all brunch meals for me, so that's what I ordered. The latte that I ordered was exceptional. At $5 a pop, I easily could have run up a $30+ bar tab on these alone. To keep costs under control, I made the switch to regular coffee, which was also excellent. \n\nAll in all, a great meal. My only disappointments were the lack of crowds and spotty service. Hopefully, some of you will read this and put Coup Des Tartes on your Sunday brunch rotation!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-VAF4FC-WKd39_t_RV8XdA", "review_id": "uhIhB8az9O8B6GpW7vc_3g", "text": "This is a nice neighborhood cafe. I would pick it for an intimate outing anytime. \nThe food is decent. It's not going to knock ones socks off. It's eclectic. Little bit of Asian, Italian, and French flavors, dished out in a safe manner. Nothing to weird, out there or otherwise too creative. \nMy only complaint regarding food was that I was not asked how I'd like my pork tenderloin cooked. Being that it's a solid piece of meat with no fat in it, cooking it well done doesn't help any. \n\nService is very good, with our server explaining each dish as they hit the table. \n\nAll and all, this place's ambiance makes it a decent place to take a lovely lady, or handsome man.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HY9qpAamqLXFoa7xMwNntg", "review_id": "EUCqs_gfKZi1YoKVkWjSYw", "text": "really, I can't believe this place has received such high reviews from people.\n\nmy lady and i walked in, and were greeted rather rudely by a pretentious bitch at the front with a monotone \"name please?\", instead of a warm, friendly, french welcome to this rather charming looking place. we didn't have a reservation, which from the looks of how dead empty the place was, didn't seem like a problem. until the hostess whisked through her reservation list and explained she'd try to \"fit us in\". it was 6pm, the place had one other couple dining, and we were informed that the next party was arriving at 7:30. we weren't really looking to hang out. it would have be awfully lovely if yelpers would have informed of the need to MAKE RESERVATIONS before going in here, because if you don't, you're automatically a piece of shit according to the staff. sorry, i don't plan very much ahead. next time i will, and it won't be here.\n\nanyways, after debating for a minute or two with herself, the hostess decided we could \"squeeze in\" and sat us right on top of the other couple inside the restaurant. she informed us that we could cork our own wine, for their low low price of 9 fucking dollars. in words only office space could adequately describe,\"coup des tartes, what is it exactly that you do?\". \n\nthe food was good, nothing spectacular for $25+ a plate. we got a salad with apples and nuts and bleu cheese, which was served warm. now this is the first warm salad i've had all of my life, and by no means am i some sort of wordly food expert, but i believe salad should be cold and crisp. not soggy and warm. yuck. the cordon bleu was tasty and filling, however, the wobbly table was an extreme annoyance when cutting through the chicken, but it was solved (with no thanks to the staff) by placing a jack-in-the-box gift card under the leg. i will admit, the mashed potatoes are some of the creamiest and best i've ever had. my lady got the pork tenderloin, which had a strange peppery-sweet pairing which i didn't particularly care for. we were broke for desert, so unfortunately we didn't get to try any tarts. you would think for a place that promotes itself as being so poise would get some fancier menus, other than a $.15 piece of cardstock copied in bulk at kinkos.\n\nthis place was rather disappointing. i honestly thought it would be way more comfy and welcoming inside but it really wasn't. it presents itself as being so high class and french and oh-la-la wee wee, but when it comes down to it, it's still located in a tiny shack of a house at 16th street and highland. maybe if it were located in the biltmore i'd give it a bit more cred.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7-ly4LI9XWLXkFiM2vHxrw", "review_id": "mqnnIFrm8fqaPYO61D6f3g", "text": "We sat on their courtyard patio, brought our own wine, and had a classy but unpretentious dinner.  The roquefort salad was my fave--lots of tasty treasures in it--but the chicken cordon bleu ($23) was uninspired and a little overcooked.  We got the sea bass ($35) at our table and that was a definite winner.  Service was slightly inattentive and harried--I believe there was a party there that night and they seemed to be a little understaffed.\n\nI think I'll try again for brunch sometime.  I have the feeling I got unlucky with my meal--people who got the risotto and lobster at the next table raved about it.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "VmbTDmF6Ib-wWtRzyM1fpA", "review_id": "3uLciaD1vhJdHZXCLyiu3w", "text": "Had dinner here last night and it was delicious!! Super cute, intimate old house restaurant centrally located on 16th, just south of Highland. Best part....(and if you've read my other reviews this will be a shocker!)....it's BYOB!! There is a $9 corkage fee without a limit on the number of bottles you bring in to enjoy. Love it!! \n\nSo, BF and I started with the daily soup...white tuscan bean...delicious!! They were super accommodating for his GF food allergy and we nearly licked the bowl clean! We then split the tomato & mozzarella salad which had fantastic, fresh mozzarella. It was awesome! \n\nFor dinner, we shared the pork tenderloin and it was cooked perfectly and the potatoes were incredible! Obviously very rich (I'm guessing cream cheese and sour cream), but they were ridiculous! \n\nI had been eyeing the cheese plate as many other groups were enjoying it, so we decided to take one to go! It's a bit pricey ($18), but the 4 cheeses they selected were so good (Humboldt Fog Goat with ash, Parm Reg, an awesome creamy, brie like cheese and another yummy one with golden raisins) plus it was accompanied by great, buttery toast points with dried cranberries, apricots and fresh pears, apples and strawberries. It was soo good! \n\nOne thing that we didn't try, but would like to, is they are known for their tarts. They have a selection of about 5 each day, with one daily special (yesterday being smores...what!?!) and they look amazing! \n\nSuch a great little place!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "hjPDVLfQsghAHJv6jogDDA", "review_id": "ERWqboZgwp7qI1RAlhOa7w", "text": "We decided to do a very belated make up anniversary, which was originally going to be at coup des tartes.  So I figured better late than never, this was my 2nd time and probably a few more for my wife at coup des tartes.  \n\nthe Staff greeted us prompty and seated us right away.  I can never get over how small this place is.\n\nit's like...\n\nLet me show you to your table... 1 Mississippi, 2 Mississippi... and here we are\n\nalthough they do seem to make the most of the space and it's not really an issue.  I love that this restaurant is BYOB, I ambitiously brought 2 bottles, we barely made it through the first.  We were a little disappointed to see that they'd taken the Filet Mignon Taco's app off of the menu.  instead I had a salad and my wife had soup which weren't bad.\n\nFor Dinner I ordered the Chilean Sea Bass, it was cooked perfectly served over a bed of sea beans in a coconut glaze.  it made a perfect subtle combination and I could eat that coconut glaze on anything.\n\nMy wife had Cordon Bleu which she allowed me to taste and from the bite I had it was very enjoyable as well.\n\nFor Dessert we had a four berry tarte, the tarte was very good with home made ice cream and fresh berry, served with a side of I believe Creme Fraiche.\n\nAll in all it was a good meal, and not a bad date night, and I will be back.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UgQ8vm8aZb6Laqpdiz7PWw", "review_id": "UsQOs2UmhZPlogXT2fNRAQ", "text": "What a great gem, possibly one of the few restaurants that isnt based in a strip mall or a hotel.  Instead it is in a nice converted old home, a home that was the owners home when he was a child.  \n\nWe were warmly greeted and shown to our table.  We love the fact that this place is BYOB with only a $9 corkage.  In Portland, where we live, most places don't allow BYOB and if they do its usually $15-25 a bottle.   Instead we were able to enjoy wine we picked out ourselves to match our tastes and budget.  \n\nWe started off with  a tasty cheese and onion savory tart with greens.  Then we each chose a salad, both were good though my wife's choice the Taleggio was much better especially with the Prickly Pear Vinaigrette and Teleggio Cheese.  \n\nFor Entrees my wife chose the duck and I opted for the Filet.  The duck was really savory, the rhubarb glaze was the highlight of the dish.  I only got two little bites but each was very good.  The Filet was good a nice piece of meat, the horseradish creme fraiche was a nice touch but it was the amazing locally grown heirloom tomatoes that put the dish apart.  Great acidity to match up with the meat.\n\nFor dessert we split the carmel chocolate tart which was sort of a crisp brownie base with a gooey carmel that was a good way to finish the evening though the next time we come back we will opt for a few nice cheeses instead. \n\nA wonderful setting, great staff, plenty of parking and great food for a very reasonable price.  What more could you ask for? Well even though they seem quite busy the night we were there they now have a summer special limited menu for a very reasonable price.  Now there is no reason you should not go.  Next time we are back in Phoenix we will be back to Coup Des Tartes.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "IzMeF5f2043jgDjhzNeDbg", "review_id": "CUX7pby1XvMzTeg0ctQfHQ", "text": "A delightful treat, a scrumptious country meal, reminiscent of a park picnic. These are just a few ways I would explain a meal at Coup Des Tartes. The starters of onion tart and pate were delicious, rustic and great to share. We ordered from the summer price fix meal and found it to a great value - filet and pomme frites with a great green salad for $25..It is BYOB which I loved but my espousa was put off by the $9 corkage fee, I thought is was the best deal going bt he thought it was   pricey...either way it is BYOB so bring something you love. The place is small so you will find it cozy and your fellow dinners will be close by...Enjoy, it is a great casual dining experience.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VJ05maUdbK30dU9PqkOhyw", "review_id": "KM_jjka7BTWXpyt7E4P8GA", "text": "I took one of my friends to this restaurant when she visited from out of town.  As she describes her sense of fashion/home decor as \"ghetto nouveau-french,\"  I decided to treat her to a French-style dinner.\n\nFrom the outside, Coup des Tartes definitely fits the \"ghetto\" theme.  Situated in an unassuming restaurant in a neighborhood that I wouldn't walk through at night, it doesn't look like much from the outside.\n\nHowever, when you step inside, you feel like you've stepped into one of those tiny European cafes that are squeezed into a space that shouldn't be legal.  If you are claustrophobic, or if you don't want to hear the strangers at the next table chewing, then this is not the restaurant for you.\n\nBUT~if you want delicious food in a cozy and warm atmosphere where you can hear the stranger next to you chew away, then this is definitely the restaurant for you!\n\nTo be honest, I visited this restaurant a couple of years ago, so I couldn't tell you 100% what I had to eat.  What i CAN say is that the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was quite romantic.  Of course, it was more or less wasted on us at the time since it was two girls, but it was quite nice for a girly night out as well!\n\nThey recommended that you make a reservation on the weekend, which I would also second, since seating is limited.  This is not a restaurant where you are in and out within an hour.  \n\nPick up your own bottle(s) of wine (so you know what you're drinking, and don't have to think of overpriced bottles), slow down, and take your time.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zBkv5EqgkrgT_f3oL1B4yg", "review_id": "n9YEd94eWKEs53PwzciAEA", "text": "My boyfriend took me here for a surprise dinner last night and it was wonderful. Being able to BYOB is an amazing idea and more places should offer it. The food was absolutely wonderful, every bite was a treat. The prices are a little steep but way worth it in my mind. I loved that the tomatoes that were served with my meal were local and absolutely delicious. My bf wolfed them down and he normally hates veggies. \n\nIt's one of the many old houses turned restaurants near downtown and was very charming and the atmosphere was so comfortable. The ladies working there were delightful and helpful.\n\nI'd definitely recommend it to anyone in the area or any visitors to the area.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qABKRj1ggJmtvrL9FMFtuA", "review_id": "aAgTzH1yFJlnLpkaCKDbjw", "text": "I came here for lunch last week with some friends to celebrate my belated birthday. We were disappointed Cafe Monarch was closed for the summer and we were looking for somewhere that was BYO because we were hauling around our wine. Viola! Coup de Tartes! \n\nWe all share so we can try a bit of everything (we do this pretty much everywhere) and we started with the goat cheese on toast and the onion tart. Both came with salads that were nicely dressed in vinaigrette's. Both appetizers were good, though the onion tart outshined the goat cheese. The tart was creamy, oniony and delicious. Everything we could hope for. Everyone enjoyed it. The goat on toast was exactly that:  Cheese on toast. It tasted good because I like goat cheese so much and it reminded me I needed to pick more up at the grocery store, but it really was nothing exciting. In fact, it's getting by far too much face time now. \n\nFor the entree we kept it light to save plenty of room for dessert. We shared the seafood salad and the ham and brie sandwich. The sandwich was just ham and brie on an average baguette. Like something you'd pick up at Safeway. The baguettes at Lee's Sandwiches are much better and the ham on the sandwich was the processed stuck-together loaf kind (like the Oscar Meyer packaged type). I've had by far better ham and brie sandwiches for two euros in the metro stations in France. Granted, that was in France but you get my drift. Clearly, we should have gone with the lamb sandwich. The salad was loaded with seafood and the dressing was fine but it didn't make me want to lick my plate and that's what I was looking for. Enough said. \n\nNext course, dessert. We ordered their seasonal tart, the smores, the \"famous\" bananas foster brulee and the one I was looking most forward to, the dark chocolate salted caramel. First the salted caramel tart.. I had a fellow dark chocolate salted caramel lover at the table so we both dug right in and we were equally disappointed. It miraculously tasted nothing like chocolate, caramel or salt. Just sweet goo. I don't think we even finished it. The banana brulee tart was good, though not as good as I remembered it. The hi-light of dessert, surprisingly, was the smores. I was a little jaded because it came with milk chocolate (I'm a die hard dark chocolate lover and you know what they say, one you go... nevermind) but damn, that thing was good. A little graham cracker crust filled with creamy milk chocolate and topped with a toasted marshmallow. That plate deserved to get licked! \n\nI had been here once before a few years ago for dinner and I was disappointed that the lunch menu only had sandwiches and salads on it. I understand the need to keep it simple and quick, but not even a single entree? Nothing was bad but aside from the onion tart and the smores tart, nothing was a standout. I was just a little disappointed.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0H9ne5frm1GjO6TjUwbxlw", "review_id": "xGpRjvLwuu3AObQd7N_sdA", "text": "If you are looking for a quiet place to enjoy a romantic meal, this is a great place. This is not a kid-friendly place to eat , nor a place you want to bring a loud friend, as everyone in the room will be involved in the conversation. (We all have one of those loud friends - you know what I'm talking about!)\n\nI love the attentive personal service - the owner was our server, and he was so nice! I gave it three stars because most of the food sounded better on the menu than it tasted,  but the cozy environment makes up for that a bit. If I were going to just sit there and not eat, I would have given the place four stars.\n\nI was one of the friends that had lunch with Camille H. She covered the food well, so just read thru her review for food details.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 7, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "tlSSQwfHYJany7wPoTH46A", "review_id": "FDeHwAzUNYO75jO_7QBm_A", "text": "Coup des Tarte delivers exactly what its name suggests, a ravishing blow to the palette that storms your mouth by force and takes no prisoners.  The chocolate and caramel fleur de sel tart is a testament to the aphrodisiac quality of fine food, and it had me moaning at the table heedless of surrounding company, who conveniently were also moaning with pleasure after sampling the four berry tart with vanilla gelato, so at least I was in good company. \n\nThe small converted house lends a homey, romantic feel with wood floors, soft curtained windows for natural light and warm walls that were decorated with a discerning eye for color.  The tables are small and a bit crowded, but are not close enough that you will end up distracted by surrounding conversation.  It is most assuredly not a place to bring a large group of people, with a count of four being about the max for a comfortably seated party.\n\nOne thing I adore is that it's BYOB, which is a blessing because their menu is pricey enough as it is without tacking on the inevitable, exorbitant price of alcohol.  Instead they charge a nine dollar corking fee and provide all the necessary accoutrement for opening and chilling your selection during the meal. \n\nThe appetizers are consistently delicious.  The three onion tart in particular is the perfect balance of sweet and smoky, with the tart crust and caramelized onions playing up the sweet side, and the smoky bacon with Gruyere cheese satisfying the savory.  It is an honest to goodness coup des tarte in your mouth, as has already been discussed.  The chevre cheese and tomato appetizer and country pate plate were also rich and savory, the walnut bread with the pate being particularly notable, although they lacked the complexity of the three onion tart and seemed much more savory. \n\nThe entrees were perhaps the weakest portion of the meal, which was surprising considering they're naturally the most expensive.  The duck breast was cooked to perfection and wasn't too fatty, and the honey, lavender, rhubarb sauce was a beautiful compliment to the meat.  The accompanying green beans and mashed potatoes fell far short of the duck though, and could have used a more creative interpretation.  The Moroccan lamb shank with Israeli couscous and chickpeas, however, was off the charts delicious!  It was fall of the bone tender and all the components of the meal were highly complimentary.  The sea bass I've had on previous visits also suffered the same fate as the duck, with an ultimately well prepared and scrumptious protein accompanied by lack luster sides. \n\nBut ultimately it is the dessert course that is the crowing jewel of this establishment. Don't say, \"Well I never order dessert.\" Or \"But I'm watching my weight.\"  Believe me, you want these perfectly prepared, sweet and salty concoctions to make love to your mouth.  Every tart I have ever tasted has elicited the same sleepy smiles of contentment and pleasurable moans.  In fact, it might even be a better investment to go a nontraditional route and just skip right from the appetizers to the dessert course.  That way you can order several varieties and indulge in blissful, sugary enjoyment.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "c1DnIzJfCPKL0AUyFwEZWQ", "review_id": "gh1kJMHgXPyq852Gk8gecA", "text": "Was here again tonight for the Prixe Fix meal! Amazing as always.\n\nChevre Tomato- Amazing creamy goat cheese on toast points with fab tomatoes. Very mild, even my goat-hating hubby liked it. I only wished there was just one more! The mixed greens were a simple but perfect addition to the appetizer.\nThree Onion Tarte- Oh my god, foodgasm. I have got to learn how to make something vaguely similar. Sweet, savory, creamy... amazing. I could eat this all day every day until the end of time and be happy.\n\nDuck with Rhubarb Glaze- Simply amazing. Not gamey or greasy at all, the glaze perfect. The honey had caramelized and left a delicious crust at the bottom, Oh man. The potatoes are sinfully good as always, and the green beans so fresh and crisp it took me back to days on the Farm.\nFettucine- Not a thick creamy sauce, so don't expect it. Fabulous just the same, but didn't hold the wow factor that the duck did. \nLamb- I've had it before, and assuming nothing has changed, this is a large portion and very hearty, just fabulous, a real joy if you love lamb. The couscous and ragout is sooo good, it had the lady at the table next to me moaning. See? Foodgasm. Its real.\n\nWe then added on the interesting cheese platter, something I highly recommend doing if you have the belly for it, and describing it would take me an hour so I'll just leave you to explore that yourself ;)\n\nWe had the salted caramel/chocolate tarte and the four berry tarte. I LOVE anything containing \"salt\" \"caramel\" and/or \"chocolate\" and this had it all. Sticks to your teeth and speaks to a woman's soul. Don't be afraid of the salt, ladies... chocolate looooves salt. So does caramel. What more do you want!?\nThe four berry tarte was much lighter and a bit warm with wonderful vanilla bean ice cream, but it is what it is and nothing more... but hubby loved it.\n\nThank you Coup des Tartes for yet another lovely evening with your wonderful attentive staff and your fabulous food. You made my hubby's birthday. Faneffingtastic!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 11, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "MvugZ9X1gxexgeLtwlE8Qg", "text": "I'm updating my review based on an other incredible meal at Coup Des Tartes on this past Thursday night.  I went with a party of nine. Most of our group ordered off of the Yelp Eats menu, but I mixed it up a bit and ordered off the regular menu instead (hence my review here instead of under the \"Yelp Eats\" listing).\n\nI started with the Roquefort Salad (the house specialty) - it was just as amazing as I remembered.  My fiance was literally \"foodgasming\" over the onion tarte appetizer (and I admit, my bite of that was pretty amazing) but the perfectly dressed salad filled with organic greens, roasted apples, toasted hazelnuts, dried figs & Premier Cru Roquefort had me pretty much there myself!\n\nThe entrees at the table were pretty amazing too... I tasted the lamb (yum!) and the fettucine (delicious) - but I ordered the baby scallop appetizer with a side of spinach as my entree and I was extremely happy with my selection.  \n\nI actually kept my mouth shut during the dessert course, but from the looks of the various tarte selections at the table and how quickly they disappeared, it's safe to say that none were too shabby.  There were no complaints at our table.\n\nWe love that Coup Des Tartes is BYOB - just a $9 corkage.  Our friends brought a Riesling from Germany, we added a Turley to the mix, and enjoyed a bottle Bordeaux as well.\n\nRhiannon, our waitress, took great care of our party, and we cannot wait to return again and again!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 12, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "GubdNFoDAsiwE6bWIr97cQ", "review_id": "zEUazMJcjYk-pVOlpe-oQw", "text": "Just left here not fifteen minutes ago.\n\nOne table of ladies with one rude woman sat next to us. Not the restaurants fault, yet irritating that such people exist.\n\nLemonade to drink, just fine as is.\n\nBrie Brulee 12\n\nQuite uninspired in presentation and the brie was very ordinary, my friends Mer and Mike serve one of much higher quality.\n\nFrench Dip Sandwich 12\n\nThis one was with salad. Another lackluster presentation, but that would have been ok if were good. It was not, or at least to me. \nThe beef was cut too thick and with it being too well done and the gristle made for a tough sandwich with little redeeming flavour.\nIt was left half eaten\n\nChicken Cordon Blue 10\n\nI did not eat this, but Brice told me it was ok if all you were expecting is a chicken and ham sandwich. He did finish.\n\nWe had mentioned we wanted to talk with someone about renting the extra room, or get a card. The wait person said ok after we are done she will send someone out.\nWe did sit a while after we were done; no one came out or was a card offered. But it might have been because I guess I caught her off guard earlier.  \nIn the middle of eating our sandwiches she asked if everything tasted good. I said no, she looked at me as if she did not understand, so I repeated that I did not like my food. Talk about someone's face changing from a smile to a deer caught in the headlights, she stammered and said sorry then ran off. NO question of why I felt displeasure or any thought of remedy. It did give us a chuckle with such lack of attention. But what it also did was make us reconsider if we should even think about the room for a party.\n\nSo once again I am in the minority since no rave from me.\n\nOh yeah and we had to ask for forks. Hahhahhahhah oh well.......", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 11, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "lPaYMDmJbAnv_3pmZH_inw", "review_id": "leYkomam-Yhq9O55Qxt_FQ", "text": "If you're on Twitter you'll see so many different places you can follow. Its cool to because they announce deals and such that are coming soon. For instance, Coup des Tartes tweeted that they would be running the Yelp Eats menu this past Friday and Saturday. I was super excited because the night I was supposed to go there was a family emergency and I had to cancel. Anyway, once we arrived we were given the standard menu so we asked about the Yelp Eats menu, \"oh yeah sure\". What was brought back was not the Yelp Eats menu but some 3 course prix fix menu for $25 that didn't even have one Yelp Eats item on it. No onion tart, no lamb shank etc.. VERY disappointing and irritating. Do not call a Ferrari a Corvette, no matter how you slice it, they aren't the same thing. \n\nAnyway.. ended up ordering the pate and onion tart appetizers. The pate is not house made and tasted like liverwurst, the onion tart was very good. However, once we learned that there was no wine service and a (correction, not $12) $9 corkage fee, that was the nail in the coffin, we were out the door. \n\nAt the end of the day they falsely tweeted to get customers in the door then try to pass off something that isn't. Very misleading, the classic bait and switch apparently still works.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "0qbfCsqgn7ol9m9CgAJ3WQ", "review_id": "vealeQVNCj39Yl2u5To5mw", "text": "I have had mixed experiences at Coup Des Tartes.  My husband and I have gone there a few times for dinner.  The first couple of experiences were great but we had a not-so-great dinner the other night and it cost enough that I felt the need to yelp about it.  \n\nFirst of all, they have a great menu and I really like the fact that they are BYOB for beer and wine (which ends up saving a significant amount of money).  \n\nA small downer is how closely the tables are placed together.  Be prepared to hear the conversation of everyone around you, and to have them hear yours.  It would be really nice to have 25% less tables in the place.\n\nIn the past we have tried the cheese plate appetizer, the onion tart appetizer, the Bree and pear appetizer, and the Filet entree, and a couple of their tart desserts.  They were all really good. The steak was cooked well and both the savory and sweet tarts were really yummy.  \n\nLast week we went in for my husband's b-day; it was a busy Saturday night.  The place was packed and their banquet facility next door was also serving guests.  \n\nWe ordered a couple of appetizers; they were really slow getting to the table, but good to eat.  We had both ordered the lobster risotto for our entree at the same time we ordered the apps.  The entrees were also really slow getting to us.  When I tried to use my fork to cut into the lobster tail, it was like rubber.  The top of the tail was like a solid sheet of rubber and then the meat below was dry and really over cooked.  Both of us had this problem and so did the table next to us.  At $38 a pop, everyone was really disappointed.  We didn't bother to send it back because I am typically against doing that at restaurants.  I am sure they would have re-cooked us new lobster tails, but who knows how long that would have taken.  \n\nWe will try Coup Des Tartes again but probably not on a Friday or Saturday night.  If we have another bad experience, that will be the end of this place for us.\n\nIf you want to save some cash at Coup Des Tartes, you can get a $25 gift certificate for $10 on restaurant.com.  You can only use one per visit and you have to buy to entrees, but it will save you $15!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hIWlVkf-N1Yzj7I-dfF7qA", "review_id": "JTTmVa00byN_nbn7s7EucQ", "text": "Unique food, great atmosphere, pricey but worth a trip for special occasions.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dKx6EdEQZ3-ngWOTd0AFpA", "review_id": "INU8faXkaT35MhYZmbflug", "text": "After Yelp's amazing reviews, we decided to check this place out with a couple of friends. Initially, I was super excited from the outside with this cute little French restaurant. The service was nice and the owner even came by our table to greet us....THEN, the food came. The tomato and pepper soup was DRENCHED in salt. Our party had two members with high blood pressure so the soup was subsequently passed to me. Then, came the meal. The opah - which was the special of the night and recommended by the owner - smelled so so bad. It tasted just as bad. The duck, which was supposed to be their more recommended dish, was covered with fat. Ugh. They refunded our opah but gave us back our gift certificate, which we probably have to throw away now since none of us are bothering to come back.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "n4PmRYAvx2c6X0-fb9mT9Q", "review_id": "nPmyLMbQRCvy5stUhwynDQ", "text": "In short: What a gem of a restaurant, fresh and delicious and the tarts are a must try.\n\nI've been here a few times since I discovered it in Yelp eats week.  The food is amazing, everything is properly prepared with flavor, texture, and presentation in mind.  I've never walked out of here unhappy.\n\nIt's a very cozy place at times feels a bit crowded but everything inside is in good taste.  Staff is very polite and helpful.  It's a BYOB so make sure to grab a few bottles of wines if you are planning on heading there.  A small corkage fee applies per bottle but not a big deal for me. \n\nAs the name indicates the tarts are the star here, I recommend starting off with the onion/gruyer tart and then saving some room for one of those deserts tarts at the end.  They are amazing, and once in a while they have special seasonal creations.  My favorite here's probably the lamb shank or the seared duck breast but you can't go wrong with anything you order.  Keep en eye on their website, periodically there are really good deals.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "OpjFNuQiyqh9Sms5Ex8Wxg", "review_id": "feHJFKKHZ3VNc5tQ0hvQJQ", "text": "I never go to BYOBs, but I gave this one a chance because of a friend's recommendation. The restaurant is in what looks like an old house that was converted. It has seating inside and outside, I was seated inside and enjoyed the decor. The service was good, but there weren't many people there, so it should have been. \n\nFor an app I had the brie and really liked how it was served. The brie itself was good, but it came with sliced pears and caramelized apples that were great. The bread was small pieces of toast and I would have liked a soft bread, but I still enjoyed it. \n\nFor my entree I had the duck, which was very tasty and it came with masted potatoes that were a great touch. I also tried the filet that was on a bed of creamy horseradish. I loved the horseradish, usually I don't care for it, but it went so well with the steak that I even tried it with the duck. \n\nIt is an expensive restaurant and I do not like that they charge a high corking fee for alcohol, but the food impressed me and it had a nice, romantic feel. I would go again, especially to try the lobster risotto on their menu.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "p4IrODgI_QmO5M9Q7gdURw", "review_id": "IHCxGrJP0vAABSQnZB0GNg", "text": "To be fair I've only eaten there once - tonight - and all I had was a salad and brought my own wine.  Still, my tab:  $27.   Ouch!  \n\nI can appreciate a corkage fee, but I'm scratching my head in a way... it wasn't a $100 bottle... more like $10.  The staff didn't open it, touch it,  decanter it, chill it, pour it.  They might have not even seen it, but for my asking.\n\nAs for the salad, it was good, but nothing one can't make at home for a few dollars.  Greens, apple slices, a few figs and some bits of Rock cheese (or sub any blues).     \n\nCombined with the corkage, I thought it was overpriced and easily replicated for a portion of the cost.\n\nLikewise, my friend had the Brie cheese appetizer, which was pretty much a big chunk of Brie served with bread and fruit.   It looked great, tasted great, but honestly is something one can put together after a shopping trip to TJs.  \n\nIt's a charming place, nice staff and I can see how it's popular.  And as mentioned, I've only gone once so maybe the entrees will prove to be outstanding.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "o9qVoftkxrFwC6W5PImouw", "review_id": "Ufx4XKC2bTmsT-rF9_-7DA", "text": "Good lord, i honestly can't imagine anyone giving this place less than 5 stars. I would have given 6 if yelp let me.\n\nWhere do I start? I've been here two times and haven't had the same appetizer, salad, entree, or desert twice. Coup des Tartes is batting 1000 across the board.\n\nFirst of all, the prices are very reasonable for what you are getting. This is first class, gourmet French cuisine where the salads run $10-15 and the entrees $25-50 (for the filet mignon).\n\nI agree, the corkage fee does seem a little incongruous ($10 per bottle), but whatever. You are still paying less than you would trying to buy a bottle from a restaurant (assuming your wine costs more than $10 at Bev Mo).\n\nThe service was crisp and well paced. The staff is attentive and friendly. The food is completely, and I mean /completely/ beyond reproach. This is by far the finest and most intimate dining experience I've had in Phoenix thus far and would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who appreciates excellent food.\n\nBy the way, when the menu claims they have the best salmon you'll ever taste, it's not hyperbole.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6H8uMD4XWiSOzHXFzFwB4A", "review_id": "YzJxUcqfhncHhbxLE09G5w", "text": "This is one of my favorite restaurants in Phoenix. It is quaint and quiet and the food is fabulous. We particularly like the BYOW (bring your own wine) because it adds that personal touch when you bring your favorite wine(s) for a special occasion. The menu changes seasonally and they always have a great selection. You never can go wrong with the brie plate or the onion tart. The desserts are all amazingly delicious as well. This is the perfect place for a romantic date with someone special!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KOig7-X_TKXrnCJYJZib5g", "review_id": "JC_T2E0202YmtlZLO56LWw", "text": "My wife and I always look forward to our experience at Coups Des Tartes and we were not disappointed with our latest dinner. \n\nWe booked online for an 8pm table and were our table was ready when we arrived. The owner greeted us and thanked us for coming again. We thought this was really nice. \n\nOur server was fantastic and invited us to open our wine while our Brie Brulee was prepared. She also suggested the special lamb appetizer. Both were absolutely delicious. The Brie plate was so good our neighbors at an adjacent table decided to order it for their post-meal cheese. \n\nAs we filled up on starters we decided to split the Filet Mignon. We ordered it medium-rare and it was cooked to perfection. We also asked for a side of butternut squash risotto and it was some of the best risotto we've had outside of Italy. \n\nOne cannot eat at Coups Des Tartes and skip dessert, so we went with the Pumpkin Tarte served with fresh cream and a light coating of candied pecans. It was an outstanding post meal sweet.  \n\nCoups Des Tartes is a great place for a romantic meal. We can't wait until our next meal. \n\nFive stars all the way!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M9zyD3urANpe6PoCnCJhDg", "review_id": "HmsZ-qEmjsHGVKfTEinm6g", "text": "If you don't head out much for \"fancier\" style restaurants,  pass this place by. There are plenty of other places that your hard earned money could be spent. My torte was microwaved, my salad was on a warm plate, my filet was fine but didn't have a fresh taste. I don't know...hoped for more.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 13, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "IK-dUpamKkn3TM98LUno-A", "text": "My parents were in town a few weeks ago, and when my parents are in town, we like to take them to restaurants that they've never been to before.  My dad appreciates good food, and we had a feeling he'd like Coup Des Tartes, so that's where we found ourselves on that particular Saturday night.\n\nWe brought the wine (a bottle of red and a bottle of white) and my parents picked up the tab... such a deal!  We were seated in the back room - one I'd never even seen before... there was just our table and three other tables in the little room.  I convinced my mom to share the signature salad with me to start... and although Jared asked my dad to share the onion tart as an appetizer, my dad insisted on ordering his own.  (It worked out though, so I was able to take a few bites of the tart too).  For our meals, my mom and Jared went with the chicken, I had the salmon, and my dad went for the steak.  My fish was cooked just perfectly and served with an amazing butternut squash risotto and some green beans too.  Everyone enjoyed their meals and despite the fact that we were all pretty full, we went ahead and ordered the mixed berry tart with four forks for dessert.  We cleaned that plate too.\n\nNeedless to say, we were right about my dad enjoying his meal at Coup Des Tartes.  We've always had great meals at Coup Des Tartes and we're sure to be back again real soon.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZKs7NR45Fi27wcIoAilEMQ", "review_id": "7nPU7qZu6n2tBUI5H93FEQ", "text": "My wonderful boyfriend took me here for my birthday and have been back once and am constantly looking for a chance to visit again and again and again and again!!!  \nEverything we have ever tried as been absolutely fabulous!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "2hAFUegcWSptagSJUxUqaQ", "review_id": "U2FRKZaFlxm1uBfdgoditQ", "text": "Shane decided to surprise me and made reservations for Coup Des Tartes for our Valentines Day dinner.  This venue is very charming and romantic.  It is always nice to get a little dressed up to eat some AWESOME food.  Our waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable.  She let us know that all of their foods are grown locally and organically.  I am a huge fan of supporting local organically grown producers.  I got a real at home vibe and could tell that they have a lot of regulars.  We both ordered cheese appetizers, which we could have had one and shared.  I had the Brie spread which was very soft and flavorful, especially matched with the pears.  Shane decided to try the  sampler of different cheese and for the most part was equally as good as the Brie plate.  I decided on the salmon with butternut squash and pumpkin seed risotto.  This was hands down the best match in flavors.  The salmon was very mild in flavor; however, mixed with a little risotto was very warm and flavorful, this dish would be a fall classic.  Shane decided on the fillet which looked great and was gone in 60 seconds.  This venue would be great to take a date or bring good friends to share a bottle of wine.  BTW you can bring your own wine with you and they only charge you a small corking fee.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 9, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "vsXP832M0kOxKpfduD7dWw", "review_id": "TJr_QfBcCwf5dNVmsMDOpw", "text": "There's just something missing at Coup Des Tartes. How do they say? \"je ne sais quoi...\"?\n\nThe interior ambiance is perfect. Probably the highlight.\n\nOn my most recent visit, I had the three onion tarte, which has a lovely sweet flavor and the salmon. The salmon was so ordinary. It was cooked well but something was missing from the preparation for me. However, I loved, loved, loved the savory butternut squash risotto. If only the salmon had been as \"ah mah zing\" (citing the menu) as the risotto was!\n\nI've had the chicken option before, too. It was just fine. \n\nBut, nothing has blown me away. \n\nAnd, bringing your own wine to enjoy has the potential to really compliment the whole experience. Make it richer.  The fact that it'll cost you $9 minimum just to open it (a task you literally do yourself) is a sore spot for me. I think that corking fee is waaay too high! \n\nIt's fun to go to coup Des Tartes because the ambiance and you know you'll order a tarte for dessert. It's like, that you'll enjoy dessert is guaranteed -- but, there's something -- that \"je ne sais quoi...\" that's still lacking...", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZKs7NR45Fi27wcIoAilEMQ", "review_id": "vULKWX-iSCCN2h2A6V1s-w", "text": "YAY for another adventure to Coup des Tartes!!!  \n\nPrior to arriving I mulled & mulled & mulled over the menu & when we got there, it was different, no worries, because indecisive me was able to...BAM!...decide!!! Woo!\n\nAs always the service is absolutely fabulously supreme!\n\nOrdered chevre/tomate (it's becoming a staple along with onion tarte), I ordered salmon & the opposite ordered pork tenderloin.  My salmon was good & the sides were DELICIOUS (not the same as the online menu) BUT, why is it that for me, the opposite plate of food always tastes better?", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7zDqr2I0-xpw9HF5Ha54cA", "review_id": "A0qm9ic4QxnkMxD91i5pGQ", "text": "This may be one of the most romantic restaurants in Phoenix, but there was nothing romantic about the way I devoured my food today at Coup Des Tartes, and I mean that in the nicest way possible. \n\nI found Coup Des Tartes on a whim and decided it was the perfect spot for a girls lunch with some coworkers to just chill without the guys upon my return home. I was right on the money. The place is cozy and inviting and I love the house setting that just makes you want to let you guard down. Right near our table was a photo of a flower girl and ring bearer at a wedding, just like one you'd have hanging in the hallway at your house. Everything was beautiful, right down to the French limonade bottle used for our water at the table. \n\nI can also honestly say pretty much all the food is good, well at least the appetizers and desserts... we shared a lot of items and never made it to a main course. Here are the items we had (prepare for a long list):\n\nSoup of the Day (Roasted Red Pepper)\nBrie Brulee\nChevre / Tomate\nThree Onion Tarte\nLatte with a shot of hazelnut\nBanana Brulee\nChocolate Peanut Butter Tarte\n\nI have to say that everything was truly decadent and I wanted to eat 50 more of them. The red pepper soup was the perfect starter and had just the right amount of flavor. The three onion tarte we split and downed within probably a minute or so!! This also came with a side of lettuce with a shallot vinaigrette for an added bonus (yum). I don't like tomatoes so I have to admit I didn't really have the main part of the chevre/tomate but the cheese and bread it was on was absolutely delicious. And the brie? Yum.... oh the beautiful brie. The carmelized apples on top..mmmmmmmmm an the fruits and bread with it really topped it all off perfectly.\n\nJust when we thought we were all done, we were told about banana brulee and chocolate peanut butter tart. How delicious were both of them. On what we thought were full stomachs, we devoured them whole while I also enjoyed a latte with a shot of hazelnut. It came with a cube of raw sugar and was placed in the most simple yet adorable coffee cup and saucer. \n\nIn the end, the price was well worth it and the staff was amazing and kind. They gave us just the right amount of space and truly let us enjoy ourselves. The pounds my scale added to my weight afterward was well worth it. It just means salad and a run tonight :)\n\nThank you Coup Des Tartes. I'll definitely be back. I haven't had a chance to try lunch or dinner yet :)", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DottLU5lAOw0EpZRtAc9WQ", "review_id": "fEMF2vjd5ywBbpTSiySacA", "text": "Yes, the food is good - some things, like the Brie appetizer are even great. I wanted to try the lamb, the house speciality, but they were out. My date's pork was good - the risotto it came with was delicious. My sea bass was slightly overcooked and I didn't care for the relish it came with. I like the ambiance, my date disagreed - he thought it was loud - it's true we could hear all the conversations around us; but food and ambiance aside, my gripe is with CST's customer service.\n\nI purchased a $25 gift certificate for CDT on restaurants.com a month ago. When we went to redeem it, we were told, \"oh, i'm sorry, we don't honor those anymore...you should be able to contact restaurants.com and get a refund.\" End of story. No visit from the manager, no complimentary desert. Nothing.\n\nWe were not the only people that came in that night trying to use our certificate, the table next to us also had one. We went in that night because of the certificate - some people get them to try a new place - i got it cause i needed a little extra incentive to go back to CDT - I remembered the food being good but a bit pricy - $25 off seemed like a nice discount. Whatever, the reason, restaurants count on sites such as restaurants.com to bring in people to their establishments. We upheld our end of the agreement - we went in, ordered more  than just the 2 entree min (app, salad, corakge fee) but CDT did not uphold their end of the agreement - and in my opnion, that is horrible customer service. The certificate was supposed  to be good for a year - it's not like we tried  to use it close to the expiration date, I tried using it one month after purchasing it. Even worse is that CDT has not contacted restaurants.com to let them know that they are no longer honoring it.\n\nLuring customers with a gift certificate and not honoring it is a bad business practice.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qWFYWalunBMpzJvw4WLvgg", "review_id": "skIGIPLEphYgtsDZiJZw7A", "text": "Matt took me here for my birthday- it was stellar.\n\nThe one down side is that they have no alcohol license so there was no wine on my birthday.  If we were aware of this we might have taken our own bottle and paid the high price of 18$ corkage fee (ridiculous since they don't serve alcohol).  Anyways, it wasn't a BIG deal for us since I am pregnant and couldn't have drank more than a sip anyways!\nJust be warned.\n\nThe filet was exceptional and the service was good also.  My steak was undercooked and they made it right without hesitation.  \nMy husband had the lamb shank and it fell off the bone.  Great.\nWe split the coconut/caramel tart for desert and it was tasty also. \n\nHighly recommend this place. Small and quaint so you will definitely need a reservation!  It is in a old/converted house so it has a European feel.  Nice for special occasion or a date. Not a big group place due to their size.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M-M55HaXogqhN7_oTSFH_w", "review_id": "2jKbQ96XLFRhi6nxS0W3oQ", "text": "We would consider coup des tartes one of the best restaurants we have been to in phoenix.  \n\nThe ambiance is charming, the service is unobtrusive, a wonderful place for date.\n\nWe have been three times and never left disappointed.  Anything with a tart will be amazing (both sweet and savory).  The lobster parpadelle was fantastic and brie brulee is a delicious meal in itself.  The other entrees we have had were defitely above average.\n\nWe love the byob aspect, but in reference to a recent post, I belive the corkage is not $18 but $9.\n\nI would highly recommend this place to anyone.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "01hiTvu2EGF4G9YIfAYkDw", "review_id": "5ojgpQFtlU_6z5ZR6bHWLQ", "text": "The Dinner dined at CDT on Thursday, April 29th for Dining Out for Life. First of all, props to this restaurant, and all valley restaurants, who agreed to donate 25% of their sales on this day to AIDS research and support organizations. Now, on to the food!\n\nWe started with the Brie Brulee....nothing special, just a wedge of brie that had been warmed a bit in the microwave. Nothing that hasnt been done before (and better, by restaurants like Arcadia Farms). If I were you I would try something else, like the Pate or 3 Onion Tarte, but I couldn't talk any of my fellow diners into trying them...I guess they were feeling unadventurous. \n\nnext course was the soup, that evening was roasted red pepper and tomato, which was quite good...fresh and flavorful...and the signature gorgonzola salad, which i think was the highlight of the meal. I will be back, if only for the salad!!\n\nMain course: 3 of us tried the pecan crusted chicken....which was flavorful, moist and tender, and was complemented well by the raspberry chipotle sauce it is topped with. The Chilean Sea Bass was good, but not great...the middle-eastern flavors of the dish didnt seem to complement the fish all that well....and the filet itself was good, but was drowned in an overpowering mustard sauce which overwhelmed the whole dish. \n\nDessert: the highlight of the mean (other than the salad). They offered a selection of 4 tartes that evening, and we chose 3. The apple tarte, the samoa (for the best girl scout cookie ever) and a chocolate hazelnut tarte. Delish....everyone had a different favorite, but if you happen to think that the Samoa is the only girl-scout cookie worth ordering when those scouts come knocking, then you will die for the samoa tart.\n\nOverall: good food in a cute environment. Great salad and great dessert. This place is billed as \"romantic\" but we didn't find anything romantic about the place...lots of tables in a small space...and some of the entrees could use a little but more finishing. \n\nOverall rating = 3.5 stars, rounding up because of the desserts and the restaurant's participation in such a good cause!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lD-p9WrzgbE3dWcTBOYtIQ", "review_id": "2TCX5Ggwc9q4rz-I-ioV_A", "text": "My husband and I had \"date night\" here on Saturday.  I really enjoyed it, he thought it was average.  There is little ro no \"curb appeal\" when you get there, it looks pretty bad from the outside actually, but inside I thought it was very quaint and cozy.  I could see how it could get stuffy as others have mentioned, but we ate somewhat early and didn't feel that way even though it was 90 plus outside.  It can get loud inside too.  You'd like to think that people will be conscious of their surroundings and use their \"inside voices\" but....  If you are considering this place for more than 4 people, do all the date night couples a favor and go elsewhere.  It really isn't equipped to handle a larger group unless you eat outside.\n\nWe knew in advance to bring our own wine, but I agree it would be nice to be able to order a cocktail.  It isn't like there is someplace next door you can grab one before you come in and sometimes you just want to start a nice meal with a little aperitif.  If they don't want to go for a whole liquor license, they could easily get a beer and wine and that would allow them to serve things like Lillet which would be a lovely way to start.\n\nWe had the brie because it was one of their specialities.  I actually am not crazy about brie but wanted to sample it.  The fruit was all really good and fresh, but the portion of bruleed apples on top of the brie was very small.  A good concept for a dish, but execution could make it really shine.  The apples could be truly carmelized, more liquid apple juice and caramel, maybe with some spices, would be so excellent with fresh pear and baguette.\n\nI had the Taleggio salad and my husband had the tomato and mozzarella.  The Taleggio salad was great, very generous portion and well dressed.  The Tom/Mozza was very average - nothing at all special.\n\nMy husband had the pecan crusted chicken and I had the lobster papardelle.  Both entrees were great, the proteins were cooked perfectly and seasoning was great.  I never found myself wanting to reach for the salt, which I often do.  We were too full to finish but leftovers were welcomed the next day.\n\nI wish I had foregone the Brie for dessert, we were too full to order a tarte and I think we really missed out.  That Samoa one sounded like heaven!  My husband thought it was overpriced for above average, but not great, food - if I can talk him into going back I will make sure and order that Samoa tart!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YJyCUbX2cTLnwyJ0iC9g_A", "review_id": "SeUK98bcLGYLC3MB129-Ww", "text": "When we arrived, from the front of the building...it didn't look very promising and my heart kinda sank a little.  But once we got inside the courtyard...I actually felt like I was in Paris (except for the dry AZ heat).  We (there were three of us) took a table outside near the fountain and since it was BYOB and I had printed out a coupon for the free corking fee, we brought a bottle to accompany our meal.\n\nFor starters, we had the cheese plate & the pate...and it was delish.  I got the duck and it was perfectly crispy on the outside, moist on the inside and full of flavors.  I don't recall what my companions had...but they equally enjoyed their meals.\n\nConsistent w/the service in Paris, we found the wait staff here to be efficient & brisk.\n\nMy boyfriend is not a fan of uppity fancy restaurants...but he also really enjoyed the food and experience here.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5_JuHOYNL3skhzxZzPESSQ", "review_id": "W0W_nWEfDY25CSSB9adYxA", "text": "The basics: nice atmosphere and good food, but a bit overpriced. Started out with the interesting cheese platter turns out that it is not $18 interesting. We then split a Roquefort salad. Quite tasty. We split two entrees - filet mignon and lamb shank. Filet was cooked well and sides were very good. Lamb shank was cooked well, but the sauce sucked. Dessert consisted of two tarts - Samoa and Four Berry. Four Berry was really good. Samoa was okay, but not great.\n\nAll in all the bill was close to $150 without a drop of liquor.   For that kind of money we/you could have two meals elsewhere.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Sve2h1r-jOyaoGY2GYL0WA", "review_id": "RosV7Z5kLuKUmr_4F4Mqow", "text": "So I was taking a licensing class for my profession on Camelback and 16th Street....an area I have visited only a few times in the 25 years I've lived in Arizona (I am a blessed native Phoenician).  I kept trying to find a place to eat nearby that would be tasty, healthy, and where I could dine in an hour without eating horrid fast food. I happened upon Coup Des Tartes, and thought I'd give it a shot.\n\nI was elated! The atmosphere is charming and quaint, sending me back to the time of villas and simple yet delicious food. My Chicken Pesto Sandwich was absolutely to die for - the pesto is every bit as good as my Sicilian grandma's - a review that was received with excitement by the incredibly cheerful and warm staff!\n\nIt was SO good in fact, that I went back the very next day and this time invited my foodie boyfriend - who had the sandwich I tried the day before - and was COMPLETELY wowed. My Brie and Ham sandwich was DELICIOUS. \n\nThis is now my FAVORITE lunch place - if only I worked closer to Coup Des Tarte - I would be their most frequent patron.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wd79xttTkXmaBLSOkwwDIQ", "review_id": "3sEnTyR8B9f6B1uFTXuswQ", "text": "I'm a little confused about some of the complaints Coup Des Tartes is receiving. First of all, I think their food pricing is very reasonable. I don't know too many places in town where you can order a $30 steak and get two sides without an additional charge for said sides. Second. I cannot believe anyone is complaining about the corkage fee! Restaurants traditionally double the price of wine on a menu so here is your golden opportunity to bring an awesome bottle of wine and ONLY pay an additional $10 fee! I would imagine if you brought a $10 bottle of wine you would be miffed...but just don't do that! Splurge a little! That $50 bottle would cost you $100 plus anywhere else!  Plus, since this little establishment does not have a license to sell wine, they are losing a ton of money that they could profit from if they did. I'm just saying. I, for one, appreciate only having a $10 markup on my wine. \n\nAnyway, I have been to this cute little place several times and am always thrilled. We were there a few weeks back for my husband's birthday and again had a wonderful experience. I started with the scrumptious Three Onion Tart, yum, all for myself! Sweet and savory and decadent...just how I like it! Paco (my hubby) ordered the Mozzarella and Tomato Salad which he said was \"superb\". For our entrees, birthday boy had the Filet Mignon, expertly prepared and  cooked rare, to his liking. I had the excellent Lamb Shank, which was extremely meaty and fall off the bone tender. I thought the sauce was excellent. However, I'm old school and prefer the smaller grain of couscous. This trend of the larger grained Israeli couscous doesn't thrill me, but c'est la vie. My meal was still delicious, just a personal preference. For desert, we kicked it Frenchie style and ordered the \"Interesting Cheese\" platter; which helped us finish off our amazing 2001 Heitz Cellar Cabernet ($60 at Total Wine plus paltry $10 corkage fee) in style. Yum. \n\nAlso...thanks for lovely service, a great birthday, and our delightful maitre de from Manchester...we loved meeting you!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xdWsnbaTEfBMVHttqZDHxg", "review_id": "YqKtFWHKoYEDy-Ole70k8w", "text": "Always enjoyable, great ambience... and the folks are kind, even when I brought el cheapo wines when I first started eating here...\n\nWe come a few times a year for the past 4 years... if the menu rotated more often w/ variety (not just changing from fish dish A to fish dish B), we'd certainly increase the visits.\n\nEspecially love the interesting cheeses plate (more or less the same combo as far as I can tell these past few yrs) and the pate!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SgqMqHZh37U_g9WgF9jY6w", "review_id": "TS3VTkFW4e0m1ptcBqrviQ", "text": "Lovely restaurant with exceptional food. I immensely enjoyed their recent $27 Prix Fix meal - BYOB of course. The ambiance and service make this restaurant a MUST for special occasions. \nI've done Mother's Day, Birthdays, Anniversaries and more and have been pleased with their extraordinary service and food.\nHighly recommended in my book if you're looking for a romantic, quiet restaurant that serves only the freshest, best local food available.\nLOVE IT!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jlXbohgL1d8Yg4uPY9KOvw", "review_id": "2zyM1ijTqSuh1aDbiERM9A", "text": "I loved this place. My cousin took me here for the first time six years ago. I remember their slightly melted brie with fruit. I sometimes even ordered two.\n\nFor dessert, their tarts were always fresh and delicious. I would stop by sometimes just to pick up a fruit tart. Their lemon tart was tangy and good. Everything I've tried has been great, but it's their brie and fruit tart that caused sighs of happiness.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GFzfxYhaoACR20Uc0cmuMg", "review_id": "7bdAasw3-saJrAb4kkRPTQ", "text": "Cannot say enough good things about this restaurant.  I typically order the Filet (which is excellent)when I am here, however this time I thought I would be more adventurous and try the house special grass fed Australian lamb.  The dish was very flavorful, the vegetables excellent and the meat simply fell off the bone.  The atmosphere and the food put this place up as one of the best in Phoenix.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wj0r9VOpoIyRpaa6y5XGmA", "review_id": "r4EtjXIFQYQRTWvSyNTt8w", "text": "Went here for restaurant week.  Food was great.  Our server wasn't much to write home about.  I heard other servers describing dishes-for example the butternut squash soup had a kick to it as well as some pesto integrated.  My hubby had and it was yummy!  She did not indicate any of this and seemed rather clueless about the food when we asked opinions.   LOVED their lobster mashed potatoes, don't believe our bison was cooked to medium rare as indicated. FYI, there was apparently a mix-up with the price, $29 was indicated on the restaurant week website, but their menu said $39.  They were kind enough to honor $29 after we spoke up.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KucBnMrhalzxnD9AWrxwYQ", "review_id": "XtI9ejMQEXJZKh4hyKK0MA", "text": "What's the Deal? (why the rating)\nI've been here 3 times in 10 years. Yes, that is not often. Why you ask. Let me tell you...\n\nBang for the Buck: 2/5\n- I believe there are better places in Phx that have more creative dishes, just as high quality food and good service. And the corkage fee here is too high. $9 per bottle is high especially since they don't open the bottle and you must ask for a decanter if you want one. The first time I did not know and they were \"out\" of decanters... there were only 2. They need to adopt a $1/glass fee which would be more than reasonable to cover cleaning costs and also ask us if we want a decanter... and have enough for at least half the tables.\n\nDecor: 2/5\n- nothing special. Old house converted to a restaurant so it looks like a small plain old house with small dining tables in it.\n\nAmbiance: 3/5\n- very small, old house in a bad part of town. Just look for the thrift store on the corner and watch out for the homeless & transients so you don't hit them on your way into the parking lot - no joke, this almost happened Friday night.\nNot quaint, or romantic, or unique. You are crowded in a very small room with an 8 foot (low!) ceiling with a bunch of people. The place gets loud quickly. Not sure how people call this place romantic... I guess if you invite 30 other people to create noise in your bedroom when you are intimate with your partner, this is your kind of place ;-)\n\nService: 5/5\n- very friendly and accommodating. I was not happy with my meal and they replaced it quickly and happily.\n\nFood Quality: 5/5\n- this is the standout here... food quality is very very good\n\nFood Quantity: 3/5\n - small portions for the price.\n\nFood Flavor: 4/5\n- they do very well in this area. all items we had were excellent.\n\nFood Uniqueness & Creativity: 3/5\n- they do ok here but not enough to warrant the high prices vs other places.\n\nLast Experience...\n\n9/24/2010\nWe went for the $30 Restaurant Week menu. The lamb shank was excellent, this is a house favorite. They also has bison steak with a nice mushroom burgundy sauce. The sauce flavor was excellent but the bison was very tough and hte portion was the size of a thick silver dollar - not an exaggeration. It was like 2-3 bites worth.  They said bison is so lean that it is tough. I could not enjoy it so they offered to replace it for me which was appreciated since I loved the lamb shank.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h7v_M_0-YVpSVZ2WD7FpAA", "review_id": "DbOUGvyA3inVeqyphB_v7g", "text": "If memory serves me correctly, this might have been the best lunch I've ever had. (maybe the most $$$ as well, goes hand-in-hand). \n\nMelted Brie with grilled apples, pears, strawberries? YUM ! \n\n3 onion Tarte? Very sweet, BUT the Sav Blanc cut through the sweetness with it's grassy edge & complimented it perfectly (you have to bring your own, if you don't already know). \n\nThe spicy Asparagus soup? SLURP! (again, i never thought I'd say this, but the wine went perfectly & cut through the heat quite nicely). \n\nFilet Mignon on cibatta was interesting: diced, served with avocado, but the downer was that it suppose to be served with pomme frittes, but it came with like frito lay ripple chips - kinda really ruined the presentation - big time. \n\nItalian coffee - o ya. \n\nChocolate Mint Grenache nauche Torte ? Heaven, I'm in heaven... \n\nThe half point demerit, or star - Wait a minute - u cant do that here !!! if i could, I would - the incessant pounding and banging in the kitchen !! They were tenderizing meat almost the entire time here - Grrrr - it's a very tiny place, so yes, we could definitely hear it. alot. \n\nThat said, it was a great afternoon. Very special.  But certainly not in the pocket book to frequent again in the very near future.  Next business dinner I would love to suggest the private dinning room & lounge for sure !", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1GL8b9uNkrk3Udq5gSIIFA", "review_id": "kHBeyjUVf3DQytIdEJY1hA", "text": "Soooooooooo Good!!!\n\nWent there for restaurant week, and was super impressed!  3 courses for only $29!?!  Hell yeah!  Started with the onion tart, which was AMAZING!  Then moved onto the lamb (which was great, but I prefered the sea bass)  and finished with a chocolate carmel tart thing.  Yummy!!\n\nNear the end of the dinner, we realized that our waitress was also the pastry chef.  After complimenting her on how amazing the tarts were, she game me a box of the onion tart to take home with me!  The greatest!  Not quite as good when reheated, but still amazing!  \n\nCan't wait to go again!  (Though I may have to wait till restaurant week again, cause they are a bit pricey otherwise.)  Oh, and just FYI, this place is BYOB with a $10 corking fee per bottle.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CEkNGnUQWGhQN60XD4E4Iw", "review_id": "iG2IlwJe1tm_SJgDi0oWBw", "text": "Went there for Arizona Restaurant week and discovered a gem!    Food was excellent, service great and ambiance charming.  The only negative is that it is located in an area that seems a little run down.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "YLE6GoJ61fb0QBF7JTkaJg", "review_id": "M7FGZTY-6NH1XMIWiiAq5A", "text": "Coup Des Tartes is a solid 4 stars with the potential of being 5 stars with a few menu updates.  After reading some of the Yelper reviews I was a bit perplexed about what to expect when a friend invited me to join him at Coup Des Tartes.  After h told me this is a BYO, pas de probleme ~ you can count me in!! \n\nFirst off, there are not enough fine dinning BYO places in Phoenix!  PLEASE HELP ME SPREAD THIS THROUGHOUT THE VALLEY!!  It's a \"good time\" when you're able to bring your favorite wines with you to dine and not pay the restaurant's prices.  Especially when it's at a place that offers quality food and service at reasonable prices.  \nSure there is a \"cork fee\", but I look at it this way ~ I would rather pay $9 for the \"cork fee\" and $30 for a bottle of Chateau La Galiane Cabernet Sauvignon I can buy at Total Wine, which would cost $100 (plus) at any other fining dinning restaurant.  \nTheir food and drink pricing is very reasonable considering the quality and taste. This is where I think CDT has an opportunity to improve.  They have a limited menu and since they are a French restaurant, they should think about offering some of the more updated French dishes.  A stereotypical French meal is heavy in saturated fats; heavy creams and butter which are staples in many French dishes and what CDT offers is no different.  Think about offering some of the newer French style dishes that include crepes, more game meats and sea food dishes.\n\nAppetizer~ their delicious three onion Tart and it was excellent! (sweet and savory and decadent).  We also had the Mate Horn and the Mozzarella and Tomato Salad which was very good. \n\nEntrees~ the Filet Mignon, cooked mid-rare of course with sides of mashed potatoes and haricots verts.  I had their signature dish: the Lamb Shank.  It was extremely meaty, \"fall off the bone\" tender. The couscous was very fresh and it had just the right amount of veggies and sauce to pull everything together.  \n\nDesert~ Pumpkin Tarte and fresh cup of French caf\u00e9.  It was also very good.  \n\nService~ exceptional.  They were extremely attentive and very friendly, but not too friendly if you know what I mean...  They brought us a wine decanter and an aerator without asking.  The place is very quaint with somewhat of a homely feel and yet very simple in d\u00e9cor. \n\nWine~ FANTASTIQUE!  Will plan to bring a second bottle next time!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nzARX0buG-DLGMdf5bjz6A", "review_id": "zBhZXFZu9Ghm_vrAIhSSww", "text": "Alright, me and my husband come in once a month and most recently came in a few days ago and had the BEST lunch. We both ordered the Morrocan Lamb Sandwiches, his with pomme frites and mine with a salad. We then split a Mocha Pecan Tarte Which was WHOA amazing. Actually it was better than that but you'll just have to try it for yourself.  This is definitely a great place if you want to get away from horrible chain restaurants and experience a cute mom and pop establishment where the customer service is warm, friendly and attentive and remembers you every time you come in. \n\nThe food is fresh and unique. Others have complained about how small the place is-but that's the point people...to get away from the cookie cutter type restaurants. (It's a old bungalow that has been renovated into a restaurant.) Coup Des Tartes is a perfect place for a romantic meal or top notch desserts...which are so few and far between in Phoenix.  I didn't want to put a review up because I didn't want them to be slammed all the time. Us regulars keep treasures like Coup Des Tartes a secret so that we can marvel at our good eats without waiting in line for a table! Since I am moving out of town, I feel that someone should benefit from the good food and take up our regular spot. Cheers!\n\nOh BTW-the fact that they are also BYOB makes them even cooler.\nI also like the diversity I see at Coup Des Tartes. You'll spot anyone from hipster teens to lunch-break suits and all in the quest for delicious fresh food.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b2DKC4kC8-QeSeGZ_MF3XQ", "review_id": "pPE31hZe4LekPM4ELxZiJw", "text": "If you want to take your significant other out for a nice quaint getaway this is a good place to go.  Very pricey for what you get however.  It is BYOB with an outrageous corking fee IMHO.  Food was prepared very well. Was a little disapointed in the salad but the main course and dessert were spectacular.  The other issue was that we had a reservation and still had to wait about 30 minutes with no place to sit down.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vhxFLqRok6r-D_aQz0s-JQ", "review_id": "GAfNRGyUSS6bK9BW_Fjagg", "text": "Romantic BYOB place.  A little pricey, the food tends towards meditteranean/french influence but tasty.  I come really for the desserts (which they will do for take out).  A nice place for a lunch or romantic dinner.  Also, you can have them cater baby showers and birthday parties in the house next door.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "jWvzAN1czxypi-GM1KY62g", "review_id": "owf1wH6w2dIPmFhpyMX4SA", "text": "Coup Des Tartes is a lovely little gem in the heart of Phoenix. The restaurant itself is an old 1930's farmhouse -- small and quaint. I've read some other reviews that described it as cramped (which I can understand), but my husband and I were placed at a very romantic table in the corner and felt very cozy. This is a beautiful local to celebrate a romantic occasion (my husband took me for New Years eve). \n\nOur highlights were the Brie Brulee and Mushroom Tart (which I don't think is a permanent fixture on the menu). The desserts were to-DIE-for! I swear, I'm still savoring the raspberry chocolate torte. Some day, I want to return for a 3-course dessert-for-dinner meal. \n\nOne important note: The restaurant is BYOB. The only self- conscious moment was when I felt neighboring tables giving our wine the once-over.  Given I'm uneducated when it comes to wine selection, I'm hoping my husband selected a \"nice\" wine from our selection and that we were getting approving looks from those tables...but heck, who cares!  I loved the service, the ambiance and the food!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "uqK3yvpg5Evk_XgzMW-lAw", "review_id": "Zk_q8vPBcRdbzO2CdBDd0g", "text": "Thank you A for inviting me to dine at Coup Des Tartes.  I love that it was a BYOB place.  We were told that we only have 45 minutes to dine due to all tables were reserved. That means to eat quickly and dash out.   We seat in a little corner, but I can't help admiring the French elegant decor all around us.  We had ordered the Roquefort salad, mixed of organic greens, roasted apples, dried figs, toasted hazelnuts & Premier Cru Roquefort.  This was probably the best salad I had so far.  It was that GOOD!  We thought it was funny that they would have a dish named \"Jose Pasta\" at a French restaurant.  So we decided to give it a try.  It was linguine tossed in a chili garlic cream sauce with vegetables and parmigiano-reggiano. You can add chicken for $5 more.  The linguines were well cooked with light cream sauce and a little kick.  I think it's still missing something in the dish, but I'm not sure what.  It does go well with the wine.  According to the Waitress, the Chef had made the dish for himself one night, but the employees tried and liked, so now it's on the menu.  After the main course, we had ordered the Mocha Pecan Tarte.  It was a petite warm pecan tart with chocolate, Kahlua, and vanilla ice cream on the side.  This was not meant to be shared. Sorry, A! : )  Shortly after the dessert arrived, we didn't have much time to enjoy it.  We were told by one of the Waitresses that our time is almost up.  If you want to enjoy full French experience here make sure you have reservation.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "oy6fdscGSXY2gzRqF9pZxg", "review_id": "L-MDwk5OHd6oF_sccgLuDA", "text": "We used a Groupon at Coup des Tartes last week. What a cute little place! We decided we were going to indulge and started with the three onion tarte (per recommendations in other yelp reviews) and their roasted red pepper soup. The onion tarte was rich and pretty much melted in your mouth. I'm not normally a crust person, but theirs was very good. I love roasted red peppers, but I'm not a huge fan of soup versions. My boyfriend liked the spiciness of it, to me it was okay. \n\nWe also ordered the arugla, artichoke, and tomato salad. This was also okay to me. I ate some, but decided it was more important to save room for our entrees. The entrees were impressive. We had the filet (very tender) and the lobster (great accompanying sauce). \n\nWe also ordered dessert (mainly based on several raving yelp reviews). My boyfriend had a banana dessert and I had the mixed berry tarte. I loved the berries, but overall the dessert was a little sweet for me.\n\nSome hits, some almost misses, but overall I'm a fan.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T7J9ae0wTskrI_Bgwp-4cA", "review_id": "KTOV9ue9zNzK54dqCLDUFA", "text": "Had lunch today with my husband.  There were only two vegetarian options on the menu (not counting appetizers).  It was a choice between a rocquefort salad and another salad.  I got the first.  It was very good.  Loved the cheese, the figs, the warm apples and the toasted hazelnuts.  I was still hungry when I finished it though.  Had wished I had gotten a brie appetizer.  Wished they served some bread with the meal.  Wished the soup of the day- Butternut Squash was vegetarian instead of made with chicken broth. So I was stuck ordering a dessert because I did not want to leave hungry.  Got the sour cream key lime pie.  OMG!!!  So good!  Was the highlight of lunch... such a treat.\n\nMy husband got the special of the day which was ahi tuna tacos and a mint iced tea.  He was highly impressed- said the tacos were better than the ones at Hula's Modern Tikki.\n\nBill was $53 after tax and an $8 tip.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GVH_iuoPc0aP3ZNYlWuKag", "review_id": "WqLc0KSfMHGoWNtvPque5w", "text": "OK, Sweet Pea and I love us some Coup, and it's not just because we've been coming here for years- since I lived across the street and could see the restaurant from my window- or because we got engaged here (which was incredible.)  It's because the food never disappoints.  You can go to restaurants and have varying experiences from the best meal of your life to terrible, but Coup is not the place for that.  It's consistent.  And consistent can be good, or bad.\nAs consistently good as the food is, the service is likewise consistently slow (albeit friendly).  We went here for Valentine's day which we've been several times and I highly recommend.  It's romantic without being showy.  They have a special Valentine's Day set menu of 4 courses which is always interesting and good.  And, if you go on the day before Valentine's Day, they still have the menu, but it's cheaper.  Damn those greeting card \"holidays\".  The menu is also consistent.  The outstanding things are the brie brulee which is an absolute must-try as an appetizer, and the lamb shank.  Everything else is solidly good without being great.  The desserts are exceptional.  I like the BYOB aspect of the restaurant, although, they do charge you a lot for \"corking fees\", which amount to just charging you for nothing since they have a corkscrew sitting on the table and you are in charge of opening your own bottle.\nCoup, I love you.  You get 5 stars if you vary your menu a little, please, please, please get more vegetarian (if any vegetarian) options, and improve your service.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y_nk4KhoHlkd1WRKCfIhuA", "review_id": "0axUABe2etZ2X1Aqgq3fXQ", "text": "I am retiring and was asked where I would like to go to eat for my retirement dinner.  I thought French. Looked on Yelp and found Coup Des Tartes. Reviews were good so that was my choice. Seven people went. My boss his boss who was paying, my wife and three friends. \nWe got two appetizers. Chevre/Tomate and Interesting Cheese. Both were excellent choices. I got the Mozzarella and Tomato Salad. It was OK but I would get something else next time. My wife got the Taleggio Salad and said it was very good. I was torn between getting the Ahi Tuna and the Lamb Shank. I asked the server and she said the Lamb Shank is one of the specialties. So I went with the lamb. Great choice. My wife has to be on a no meat diet so she had the Coup Veggie Pasta. She commented that it was excellent. Then came desert. By now I have had way more to eat than anyone should but I wanted to end this night with a desert. I had the Four Berry Tart. Great choice. \nI am sorry I did not get the waitresses name. She was very attentive and helpful. \nDinner lasted from 6:30 to 9:30. Many stories about work and my 39 years with the company. \nOn leaving I had several people in the group come up and say what a good choice I had made. Everyone really did enjoy their meal. I will go back again. You should go also. You will not regret going the food is the best I have had in Phoenix to date.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eOVVMnFC5jeAInwiG3uNEw", "review_id": "QVOxsWSCwzhWgW0YrjLxEw", "text": "This place is literally 2 miles from my house, I see it almost everyday. Well, finally after months of it teasing me, my boyfriend surprised me and took me here for my birthday last night. I absolutely loved it! I must admit, I'm a sucker for small, cozy restaurants. So that was an already added bonus.\n\nWe started the night off with Escargot, which I have never had. I gotta say, it's worth trying. Very unique...tasted unlike anything I've ever had. For our entrees I had the lamb and my boyfriend had the Lobster Risotto. My lamb was so tender! It came out nice and warm paired with couscous. Extremely flavorful! The lobster risotto was yummy too. Very cheesy. Risotto can be tough to make just right, but theirs was perfect.\n\nWe finished it off with their chocolate tart. Chocolate ganache topped with whipped cream and toasted hazelnuts, it was the perfect ending of a perfect evening. Service was great and the ambience was low-key and cozy. Definitely a great date spot.\n\nOh, this is a BYOB restaurant which unfortunately we did not know. The do charge a $9 uncorking fee, but it's cool to sip on your own wine during dinner.\n\nGreat spot. Expect to end up with about a $90 bill for 2 people though.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3J9C11LIMawC46gJsGv1Sg", "review_id": "b_y1fIvLw3ZdqohtzWAahA", "text": "We went here for dinner....had dined here before; however, this time, we were fortunate enough to have a Groupon. I would dine there without it any day of the week. We love the byob...since that allows us to have a reallllly good bottle of wine ($9 corking fee - nice) with an excellent meal. Highly recommend it...best meal I've had out...probably since Binkley's and that's saying something!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "d0wJVf7Gv7v1B-HHYhxZtQ", "review_id": "d9rkxOOg31XvoLDtL20cPA", "text": "We opted to sit in the patio area since they had the AC running kind of hard inside.  It was a very charming brick patio area with large shade trees, water feature, and candles and other lighting everywhere.  The unnoticeable speakers played soothing music which wasn't too loud or too faint.  Just perfect.\n\nWe ordered the 3 onion tarte for appetizer which was very delicious.  The crust was perfect and the inside wasn't overwhelming in any way.  It came on a bed of greens which had a cheesy dressing that I didn't like (a very light coating, but I don't really like that type of cheese).  I ordered the lobster and my friend the lamb shank for entree.  Both were delicious, but I would recommend the lobster and the lamb only if you really like mediterranean type food.  We got the 4 berry tarte for dessert which was excellent.  The tart crusts in general were just perfect.  \n\nOverall, loved the atmosphere - mix of stately and quirky - and loved the food.  The owner's very nice and introduces himself to everyone and checks into everyone's evening.  The cost is kind of prohibitive to going weekly, but would definitely check out the posted menu for the season for a yearly treat.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zG7NW5vCKJZRcBR95qEuMw", "review_id": "WdLPf-nWiSfIAZ1473OLRw", "text": "I am usually quite stingy with my five star rankings, but this place deserves one of them!  My husband and I came here to celebrate our 6 month anniversary and were impressed.  I ordered the lobster with risotto, but wanting something heartier, my husband leaned toward the lamb shank.  However, he's not a fan of couscous and although the menu says that substitutions are kindly refused, we asked our waitress and she didn't hesitate to give us other options.  So don't be discouraged, it pays to ask!  We had mashed potatoes instead, and it was fantastic.\n\nThe lamb shank was hearty, fork melting goodness with a great red wine sauce.  The lobster was perfectly cooked so that it didn't get close to rubbery, but didn't make you feel like you were eating sushi.  The risotto was creamy and a perfect balance to the light lobster.\n\nLastly, we had a terrible time trying to decide which tarte to try, finally, having the four berry tarte with ice cream. If we hadn't been so full, we probably would have ordered more than one. The tarte came out piping hot, with melty ice cream on top.  The crust was perfect, not too sweet, and crumbly.  \n\nMake sure to make reservations and save room for more than one tarte!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "c_OXI-7pu8G229FgK8dwpw", "review_id": "prNPEIoyiv3v2WFQ_p0-bw", "text": "I can't even believe I'm giving CDT a 3 after all the raves I've read over the years. I'm a Phoenix Foodie living within a mile of the place, and now I know why my intuition told me to not rush.\n\nI'm all for eating local, even more for local ingredients -- but the flavor at CDT was not spectacular. Competent, yes, but more on that below.\n\nFirst, the service. Had a reservation. Waited in foyer for ten minutes for a host to show up at the desk. So did another couple. Nobody came by to say I'll be right with you. Not even the servers that passed through the space dared make eye contact. Wow.\n\nSecond, the menu. After looking it over, nothing really seemed to stand out as exceptionally prepared. We ordered the 3 onion tarte on the world's recommendation and it delivered. Chevre + tomato salad was fine. I'll come back next time I want the onion tarte.\n\nEntrees were the Filet Mignon and Chicken. The only word I can conjure for these dishes is forgettable. Everything seemed kind of wet, and the chicken was not tender. The filet was not full of flavor. My husband appreciated the texture of the spinach being treated with care. The potatoes and vegetables were totally without character. They could have been from any other restaurant.\n\nOur conversation in the parking lot went as follows:  \"I suppose if you don't know how to cook supper for yourself, that would have been a really satisfying meal.\" When I go out, I want to taste something I can't do myself.\n\nThird, the dessert. Nine dollar tartes... really? After the two courses we ordered, plus the time we had to wait to get seated and between courses, we were ready to bail.\n\nFourth, the wine policy. I find it to be completely passive aggressive to charge an uncorking of $9 for pairing with such middle of the road food. So what if the fee is de rigeur? I'm probably the first to say it here, but the emperor has no clothes.\n\nI'm happy to pay for great food and wine. Good thing there's plenty fresh talent in Uptown Phoenix to keep the next generation of diners entertained.\n\nSorry CDT,\nI expected more\nyou delivered less. \nI'm not your target market\nI guess?", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9qCPmT6ovJjxL4tJB4ANCg", "review_id": "imgbfsQHyQ3Jfbuj8UEMBw", "text": "My wife and i went to Coup De Tartes for our second anniversary and we weren't disappointed.  We were seated outside and created a nice atmosphere with the lights and the fountain, perfect for our evening. I would probably only want to sit outside unless it was super hot.\n\nThe service was very good. Our server was very attentive.\n\nAs for the food, it was very excellent! My steak was really good. My plate also had mashed potatoes and spinach.  I just wish I had more when I was done, but was quite full after the meal and some bread beforehand.\n\nMY wife had the house special of the evening-halibut and said it was one best good fish she's had.\n\nWe ended the evening with dessert. I was only going to have a bite or two, but after my first bite of the berry tart, I changed my mind and ended up eating more, much to the chagrin of my wife.\n\nThe only downside is parking. There is only a selected amount of spots.\n\nMake sure to make reservations and bring your own wine/beer.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pv7DGHzZ-uqIUdOsqPpsVg", "review_id": "nIpFg7islp9NE6VFY2mj1w", "text": "Maybe I set my expectations too high for Coup De Tartes. I expected to love it, I only liked it. \n\nThe boyfriend and I went there on a Friday night. I was in the mood for some amazing food in a romantic setting. I got good food in a kinda cramped, but cute setting with weird lighting.\n\nWe were placed in a back room where there were 4 tables. It was pretty cramped and with everyone talking it got pretty loud. The lighting was from a ceiling lamp with weird bulbs. Not real bright but not really dim enough to be romantic. I dunno, it felt weird.\n\nWe started with the brie brulee. It was good, not amazing but good. I was glad to have plenty of bread though - some places only give you a few pieces. The cheese to toast point ratio was great!\n\nFor our entrees I ordered the lobster with risotto and boyfriend got the steak with potatoes. For mine, the best part was the risotto. It was cheesy and flavorful and a nice compliment to the lobster. The asparagus was also done well. Boyfriend liked his steak but it wasn't the best he's had.\n\nWe skipped dessert. They only had fruit tarts and we were hoping for something more in the chocolate family.\n\nOverall I liked it, I can't say the food was bad but I don't know if I'd rush back. For an $80-$100 dinner I can think of places I'd like to go more.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oLZWchzn9CRVDA3EjsWcGg", "review_id": "JZ1v3wwOp3Q7pevIVGHnYQ", "text": "As good as it gets is right. I did not expect to find such a wonderful little place in PHX. This is a place you'd expect to find in SF...\nGreat food, wonderful staff and a charming atmosphere.\nI highly recommend it for lunch or dinner.\n\nOur party went there for lunch and we had a combination of salads and sandwhiches but I made sure to see what else came out of the kitchen. Out food was very good, well seasoned, perfectly cooked and the \"observed\" food looked great, too.\nAs European, I have to say, tres bon!\nI'd go back every chance I get.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Rt-M0Vz3xolu7Me045AjvA", "review_id": "R6KfXlOiZcZbpNz_BISh-g", "text": "Being a lovely day out, we had to sit on the patio. It was perfect. \n\nI started off with the Onion Tarte, which was much more delicious than I was expecting, and I had high expectations going into it. It had so much character without the onion playing an overbearing role. The bacon complimented it perfectly, then again I'm a sucker for bacon. I highly recommend the dish. The filet mignon was cooked to perfection, as always. The Four Berries Tarte was perfect, it wasn't overly sweet and left me with the most satisfying smile.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lF1pxEjXyGBEKpvwzhyRPg", "review_id": "Ncg6mZCa0sIKjptzqRlzmg", "text": "I had been wanting to try Coup des Tartes for a long time and was VERY disappointed! \n\nFirst, kudos to management for their flexibility in allowing me to make a reservation for a date past the expiration date of my Groupon--much appreciated! Service was very good. \n\nFOOD: Bread was plentiful and good. The appetizers were WONDERFUL--the brie was very good (love the candied apple) and the onion tart (while a bit small in portion size) was over the top delicious! The entrees, however, were fair. \n\nMy husband ordered pork tenderloin which wasn't particularly tender and was bland in flavor. I ordered the much ballyhooed lamb shank and found it to be lackluster--the sauce was good, but the lamb was just OK and overall it lacked flavor. I've had much better lamb elsewhere.\n\nI was VERY surprised, given the many raves here on Yelp! The entrees were especially disappointing given they were rather expensive. Lots of other restaurants at this price point and below with much better food than we experienced.  Unfortunately, I didn't have time to try dessert. But I won't be going back. :(", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U5TnaAf__Bn1wbe44T4c_g", "review_id": "q_bsNMscFgrl6uwO0eRkoQ", "text": "First and foremost if you're planning to go...get some good wine or find a friend with a taste for the stuff and have them pick you out something to bring, they do not have any on hand and their food goes very well with it.\n\nWe started off with the 3-onion tarte which was absolutely delicious, perfectly baked and you could taste each of the three throughout the tarte.  I chose the chicken and my partner in crime chose the lamb shank.  The chicken was again cooked just right and the sauce complimented both it and the seasoned mashed potatoes wonderfully.  The green beans that came with it had a great flavor but I felt they weren't cooked enough, felt more raw than al dente.  I had some of the lamb shank, it was literally falling of the bone and a fork was all that was needed to pull off pieces to dip in the harisa-flavoured couscous.  Now I'm not one for the game flavor of lamb and this had none of the taste, just a wonderful taste overall.\n\nWe settled for the special of the night, a pear tarte with french vanilla ice cream.  The perfect ending to the dinner.  The sugary filling did not detract from the pears and went well with the ice cream.  \n\nEven though I had a groupon for this experience, I can say the experience of such a small and intimate setting will make me want to come back many more times.\n\nThis place is definitely somewhere to take a first date you're wanting to sweep them off their feet, or panties.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Da4aw-NF9ond8U6XYRmT0g", "review_id": "2RM1IfWYGLKBRR-zQH35IQ", "text": "We had high expectations and were not disappointed. We brought our own wine, made reservations and everything went smoothly. We were greeted at the door by the owner who introduced himself and seemed very pleasant which was refreshing. We were seated promptly and the server was right there to start us off. We selected the onion tart appetizer. It was good....really good.....we devoured it.  Our main course was lamb for her and filet for me. The lamb literally fell off the bone. It was served with a medley of other treats including figs which were very tasty. My filet was cooked just right and served with a generous side of asparagus and some of the best risotto I have had in a very long time. There was this blend of cheese and sweet Moroccan spices in the risotto that was to die for....I think I might have actually blacked out for a moment while eating it. Hell, I am getting light-headed remembering the flavors as I write this review. We finished by sharing the four berry tart for dessert which was good. It wasn't too sweet and it let berries do most of the talkin'.\n\nOur server was a lovely gal who was pregnant. I only mention this fact because I can't remember her name but she was terrific and did a great job. The dining area is small and intimate but we knew this before we went so it was not a problem at all. In fact looking back I rather enjoyed our small corner table next to the widow. I don't dole out 5 stars very often but this place really got it right.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1xQd0DVV-Y4McrSzGIESIw", "review_id": "IbutpBDo_nC4ssoys8jaMQ", "text": "I went here with my family and was very impressed by both the service, the food, and the atmosphere. On the outside the restaurant doesn't look like much, but when you go in it is very cozy.  It is small, but they do have a room for bigger parties.  The restaurant is very romantic and also good for families.  They made sure my 3 year old nephew had his food out within minutes of our arrival, even though the entire party has not yet arrived.\n\nThe food was great and it was fun to just sit back, enjoy the company, and fill up. They don't rush you at all. I had the halibut and the fish itself was very well cooked, but I didn't like the coconut topping that came with it.  The brie plate was delicious.  The only downside is the price. The food is expensive, but if you don't mind - I think it is a great place for family meals or a romantic night out.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K6MrbZeqKG35ZiucFfucvw", "review_id": "eTYCZco_q0F4Mq8rLP6bCQ", "text": "I love tarts and WOW, Coup Des Tartes has some amazing tarts! I felt like I took a 3 hour trip to one of my favorite restaurant/bakeries in Germany! This place is so quaint and adorable it is easy to pass it by because it looks like a little cottage off of 16th Street (well, because that is what it is). \n\nWe had the onion tart as an appetizer and it was quite tasty. The salad was just a salad. We ordered two entrees and shared because everything sounded really good on the menu. The Filet Mignon was perfectly cooked with mashed potatoes; it was nothing too exciting really as it was a typical filet. But, the halibut was amazing! It came with sea beans, which I had never had before! They are kind of like a cross between asparagus and green beans with a natural salty taste to them (they grow by the sea).  Atop all of that was a coconut oil sauce of some sort, which was VERY yummy!  The halibut was a delicious unique meal all around. We learned all about our food from our outstanding waitress, who did a superb job the whole evening. She also said their specialty is lamb, so I will be back to try that dish for sure. \n\nMy only complaint is the corking fee seems a bit steep, however all in all the meal is worth it! Also, if you forget your wine like I did (this place is BYOB), Total Wine is 2 blocks away :) \n\nI had to save the best for last...dessert! Order any tart; I am sure it will make your taste buds happy!!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cKyPgaodxUTDIZkd90ihiQ", "review_id": "nOBZHqN4OFKuCZOKWEg3aw", "text": "Well, this is the 2nd time my fiance and I have been here. I must say, I'm disappointed.  We came during AZ Spring Restaurant week, so the menu was limited- we had the filet, the short ribs, cesar salad, tortilla soup, chocolate tarte, and berry tarte, ALL were excellently tasty! What I didn't like is their problem with gratuity. The first time we went here, they tagged on a 20% gratuity to the bill for no apparent reason- \"meh, maybe its their policy\". So, this time the restaurant week menu specifies that gratuity  will be added to the ticket- but the older folks next to us (mind you, the tables are VERY close together) ordered the EXACT same thing and their ticket was $15 less than ours. Disappointing- especially since the pregnant waitress in flip-flops took care of almost the entire dining room and paid very little attention to us. So, we're a bit disappointed by this discrepancy, and won't be returning. Too bad, the chocolate tarte was delish.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1GL8b9uNkrk3Udq5gSIIFA", "review_id": "h3li0v_iJXA8hyjTWeHK_w", "text": "Don't know why I only gave it 4 stars last time, but this place is deff worth 5!  Everything is still as delicious as I remember from last time, if not better.  Can't wait to go again sometime soon!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e_raEH6Y6fdS20UWGpZ5Nw", "review_id": "rB1ChDfI69g5rh0UcIWJiQ", "text": "Ok, so this was really incredibly depressing.  We had heard such wonderful things about this place, and even really enjoyed mother's day brunch here.\n\nBUT, when we went here last night for our anniversary dinner, it was incredibly lackluster.  the brie brulee was ok.  my husband's filet was very underwhelming (though the risotto was delicious), my pork was good, and the four berry tart was yummy.\n\nThe problem was that we could have spent that money somewhere else on an even better meal.  Having moved recently from San Francisco, we try to stop ourselves from over criticizing, but we've found some real gems in Phoenix.  Coup des Tartes is not one of them. :(", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3BvvoNFdTkzb8cqmxA6W3g", "review_id": "Tjnhd6lZ5-sXcwYgj5UrZQ", "text": "I've been looking for a good French restaurant in Phoenix and have finally food it.\n\nIf you like French food, you'll love Coup Des Tartes. I went here for restaurant week and the food was fantastic. French food is best know for its flavor and sauces and Coup Des Tartes hits it on the spot! I had the spare ribs, the BF had the filet and they were cooked to perfection with a light tomato base sauce on mine and grilled onions on his.\n\nFor dessert we had the cream br\u00fbl\u00e9e and the chocolate carmel tart. The cream br\u00fbl\u00e9e was good but the chocolate carmel tart was awesome!\n\nI'm going back this weekend and taking my family. The service was average but the owner was very nice. Nice ambiance too, romantic but also family worthy. I wouldn't bring small kids, the restaurant is small and the tables are close together just like the authentic French restaurant feeling.\n\nBon a petite", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1-A_PLT-60EZ9MsfbkV9sw", "review_id": "Yotl6CI3fNaNNB23KjUuow", "text": "We had a great night here last night for our anniversary and we brought our 23 year old son from Los Angeles to celebrate with us. We loved our night, but that was mostly because we were with this young guy who we don't get to see very often. The white bean soup had very few white beans and was basically an overly-salty italian soup. The filets were delicious but extremely overpriced as was the pork tenderloin. The service was great, and they brought a few strawberries and some whipped cream as an anniversary treat for us. \n\nWe like Coup des Tartes but the only time we can afford going here is when they offer a Groupon or some discount. Honestly, the prices on their regular menu are just sky high. It's very disconcerting when you first walk in and look at the menu. I hate to see another restaurant that we enjoy being converted to another one of those places that ONLY works when you have a Groupon in hand. \n\nI'd like to suggest to the owners of Coup des Tartes that they take a serious look at the menu pricing and cut it back a bit. Stop with the Groupons and focus on providing a value and we'll be there once a week.\n\nReview Updated on 8/7/2012:\n\nWow, did we have a disaster with this restaurant. I originally gave it a three star rating. I think their food does still merit a 3 star, but I am going to downgrade them one notch for the way I was treated the other day.\n\nWe had a Groupon (yes, they still focus on those promos) and it was going to expire in five or six days. We left a message early AM for a reservation for that night, and then never had a returned call. That was the first bad sign. When we called back and spoke to the owner, the guy was rude and just plain nasty. No, they had no reservations that night, and the other nights we suggested (mid-week) they couldn't get us in before 9 or 9:30 and so on . . .  Later, I called Groupon and asked what they suggest. They told me that as long as you make your reservation before the cut off date, the restaurant will still honor your full value of the Groupon on the date you go in, even though it is after expiration. I called and unfortunately the same guy got on the line. \"No way\" he replied - \"That's not how we work Groupons. You only get half the value - the amount you paid.\" So I put him on the line with the Groupon rep, who told us both that the guy has to honor the Groupon. Well, he opted not to do so and hung up. Honestly, this restaurant is cute and the food's not bad, but with an owner like this, why patronize them? On Saturday, when we could have been in there arguing with this fellow over our bill, we chose to have dinner at Durant's. Now THAT is a 5 star romantic restaurant. Please, avoid places like this where management is not on your side, the customer.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BEcT2wCP-G0LfkKZSlYdzw", "review_id": "qd6d58z26RoxOOqcNBHjSw", "text": "Coup des Tartes is clean fresh French food. The summer menu was perfect. I enjoyed the Chevre Tomata appetizer and the pasta. My husband enjoyed the soup de jour and the peppered filet. I was shocked he even enjoyed the capers. The \"hash brown potatoes\" and spinach were a perfect accompaniment. Our bill was $84 without tip including corkage. I love that the restaurant is BYOB with amazing food. I decided it must be moved into my regular rotation even if it is a bit of a drive for us. They also run Groupon specials.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pw-k3TMjt1ZNB2-iRVTDlQ", "review_id": "nnRYSYxagdsP_MNeQrSvTA", "text": "I took a date here for Valentines day and I must say that the food is GREAT! it has a really great feel to it. I  just wish I would have taken someone that did not piss and moan so much. lol. at least the food was good.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cRRcTIQxh4212rTukw58Cg", "review_id": "fYhETAnViKUcrVPeYiSMMQ", "text": "This was the second time I have been to this neighborhood gem. After the first time we romanticized it and I was a little concerned that it would not live up to the hype my memory had created. I was not disappointed. \n\nThe food was classic and creative (br\u00fbl\u00e9 brie...mmmmm) and perfect for the everyday foodie who enjoys gourmet but does not want a stuffy experience.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Psh8PaEh8c2Wn8YjwyGVvA", "review_id": "tLjwRnq4TF8CSSruXHF8Wg", "text": "Nice cozy place. A bit pricey. Used a groupon to go for the first time which helped the bill.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "siQpkCEFKFmROKjF3jfAQg", "review_id": "ZPMqbQr-199fKxkjOIQQ8g", "text": "I travel extensively on an expense account and regularly dine in wonderful restaurants around the country.  Without a doubt, Coup Des Tartes is my favorite restaurant in Phoenix and among my favorite in the country.  First thing you should know is that it's a BYOB establishment so bring your favorite wine and they'll take care of the rest.  The menu is grounded in fundamental French cuisine, but they expand beyond it.  It changes with availability of local and nearby fare but a few items seem to always be on the menu.  My favorites are the three onion tarte appetizer, the Roquefort salad and the sea bass (with sea beans if they are available).  And while I am a chocolate lover, I have to admit that the three berry (and any seasonal) tarte is amazing.  Great atmosphere.  Excellent place to bring a date ... it's an old house with a relaxed, French country feel to it.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Cn1g1xAFB85ZPgZhDXPcIA", "review_id": "evvPYm81ynjQOC7Nlvlugg", "text": "The food was excellent, the ambiance cozy.  Great for date night!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b8vpDCrjDwjXSr92JVp-PQ", "review_id": "hi3iziPXX5vVozMHbh6kDg", "text": "Busy busy busy.. actually too busy.\n\nWe made reservations and were sat promptly. Very small but warm. Staff was nice. You can tell it was a full house but just incredibly understaffed.\n\nChow- After waiting an insane amount of time we ordered a cheese plate. Had a nice amount of cheeses and fruit. Nice start. I then ordered the lamb and my boyfriend ordered the pork. Mine looked like a piece of meat dropped in a bowl of Dinty's soup. Bleh. However, My boyfriend food was insanely Delicious. it had a raspberry chipolte glaze and goat cheese. Just melted in your mouth I was super jealous.\n\nService- took forever until we saw our server in between ordering and it was over 45 minutes after ordering before our food arrived. It was awful. We did bring our own bottle of wine but sitting there without food for 45 minutes its hard to just sit there with your wine staring in your face and not drink it because you want it to pair with your food. \n\nBreak it down - We did choose this restaurant as it is BYOB , so we could enjoy a very nice bottle without the inflated restaurant price of wine, however I will take a big twist of my arm to go here again, even though one dish was nice , the service was not up to the standard considering the price of the food. I much rather stay home and cook my own. Pretty let down.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jvwnIG5wEjdOsqkYJgN29A", "review_id": "kGHQ9_lmTz4uHEzEV1jN1Q", "text": "Third time back.  This is my 9 year old daughter's favorite restaurant for special celebrations.  Maybe because the portions are sized for her.  \n\nJust kidding.  Sort of.\n\nAlways good food.  Sometimes terrific.  But never consistently, hit the ball out of the park good.  \n\nThe bill creeps up on you.  We can't ever seem to walk out the door with less than $80-120 bill for 2-3.  \n\nLast night, had the filet.  At maybe 5 ournces, bigger and more substantial than the last time, when I think I paid $32 for 2 ounces.  Seriously.\n\nLast time the steak was perfect.  This time, they overcooked it, but I didn't have the heart to send it back.  So my wife ate it and enjoyed it, and I got her salmon.\n\nSalmon was just okay.  BUT, the bed of rissoto, one of my favorite dishes, was delightfully rich and creamy.\n\nOverall, it's not a terrible value.  And it's a cute little french restaurant.  COMPLETELY and totally not appropriate for small children, so don't even try.  Great date place.\n\nWhatever you do, you MUST try two things:  \n\n1) Onion Tart - it's just a slice and a side salad as an appetizer, but OH what a slice.\n\n2) Berry Tart - the deserts are what makes this place go.  Save room.  \n\nRemember this:\n\nIF YOU GO TO A RESTAURANT WITH TART IN ITS NAME, AND DON'T ORDER A TART... well, what can I say.  Just don't do it.\n\nWill be back, as I always have, and will promise to only feel slightly mugged next time I pay the bill.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fJGWSgGsvb6leJzOuE2O3Q", "review_id": "Sx_pjZvdvtrf8Lq9b_2Tjw", "text": "I'm a sucker for charming places and this is one of them. It's a perfect place for a date, girls lunch or dinner with mom. I live and work near here and can't believe I didn't try it until Spring Restaurant Week! \n\nI loved loved loved everything I ate. I had the ceasar salad and the filet Mignon which was glazed with a delicate wine port sauce - so good that I ate every bite! And I'm super picky about ceasar salads and this was the best one I've ever had. I had the creme brulee for dessert which I didn't love, but everything else made up for it. \n\nI looked at their menu recently since I've been wanting to come back and these items don't appear to be on there - I guess they were a special for Restaurant Week. Kind of a bummer but definitely won't stop me from returning. \n\nWith the charming atmosphere, delish dinner and BYOB option - this place has it all!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zq6c7gKN3JsB9nXn5SAEfg", "review_id": "DzoyICoZvnQDlsFXoO2RsQ", "text": "We went for a family celebration. Two days before, I had returned from a trip to France. I can tell you that the meal at Coup Des Tartes was better than most of the meals I had in Paris.\n\nI had been warned that it was BYOB but I had forgotten. Take note! We ran up the street to Total Wine and grabbed a few good bottles.\n\nThe cheese plate starter was divine. Who doesn't love triple creams or humbolt fog. But it was also showered with delicious fruits and nuts. \n\nThe salad had that inexplicably light and flavorful touch that I have come to love of salad's in France.\n\nI had the Arctic Char which was cooked to perfection. The steak and pork that was also had at the table were superb.\n\nThe staff was not overly knowledgeable but very warm and the service was good, not overbearing and not neglectful. \n\nI have to say that I was still remarking the next day about the excellent quality of the food. \n\nIts a perfect spot for a romantic dinner or celebration. Lovely atmosphere, delicious food and service with a smile. What more could you want?", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g9s_yIDg9uA3RufY8-cqtA", "review_id": "4euFSwItf8AfKDNlo0URDQ", "text": "Oh this place is so good.\n\nFinally made the Hubs take me during Yelp week - and he too is glad I forced the issue.\n\nAt first, I wasn't totally sold on the ambiance of the place, but as the night continued (and the wine flowed) I found myself more and more happy.\n\nWe ordered the baked brie & onion tarte as appetizers. DELICIOUS. Ugh, just writing about them makes me want to go back and get more... \n\nThe hubs ordered the filet, and I ordered the salmon. Both were perfection. The sides were also delicious, and the portions were just right. \n\nFor dessert we ordered the four-berry tarte, which too was freaking incredible. I mean seriously, everything they brought out of the kitchen was just fantastic. \n\nI can't wait to \"drag\" the hubs back. :) Hopefully SOON.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "xg4AdOGHFxJyWByFbG8stA", "review_id": "6XbZHEICauHkV6YZlEmzxw", "text": "I'm really glad I went during Yelp Eats! This place is expensive. Even after the significant discounts, I was out $50. I have to say I was a little underwhelmed; I had very high expectations. Still there are great items on the menu.\n\nI'm not sure why, but I'm a little put off by the BYOB idea, yeah that's right...the $50 did not include drinks (my friends and I brought our own).", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j2Zx2PYK7TdxtEPlvRmD1w", "review_id": "iwcnheOGhBKoFrgoYvQT4A", "text": "My parents took me here to celebrate my college graduation, and had they taken me here BEFORE they got me a present, there would have been no need.....This was place AMAZING!\n\nI love the atmosphere of the small house. This is a huge part of its charm. The staff was kind, and friendly, and very personable. They unexpectedly brought out a desert for me with a \"Congratulations Graduate\" inscribed with chocolate sauce (bonus!) on the outer rim of the plate. The service alone would make me come back.\n\nBut the food. OH. MY. GOD. the FOOD!\n\nI had no expectations going to this restaurant, as i had no idea what it was, or that we were even going until an hour before i arrived. I had no time to do research, and i trust my parents palate to have chosen a sufficient place for dinner. (they did pretty good being from Texas, thanks to you yelpers!)\n\nWhat we ordered:\n\nTo start: the Brie Brulee--INCREDIBLE\nThree Onion Tart--from the one bite i was able to sneak in from my dad (who fell in love at first taste) it was delicious\n\nI had the Salmon, which was wonderful. Flaky, and moist, and the creme sauce was devine. I don't think i expected it to be as heavy as the dish was, but even so...wonderful. I would probably have enjoyed it more if it were cold outside.\n\nMy dad ordered the lamb shank, and it was falling off the bone. I had never had lamb until that day, and i'm glad my first time was at Coup Des Tartes! It was savory, and succulent, and with the vegetables it came with, reminded me of a stew.\n\nMy mom had the Pasta, and it was just right! Very light and flavorful, which paired well with the wine we brought.\n\nMy brother ordered the Chicken, and while it was one of the \"simpler\" dishes, it was the best tasting of them all.\n\nThe execution from start to finish is something that will not go unmentioned when i recommend this little gem. Keep up the great work! I can't wait to come back!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "slBhRBWNIb4mjcLy8LLkLQ", "review_id": "b7RCuxnzqErdiRF9GK9e3Q", "text": "Coupe Des tartes has a great atmosphere very charming and romantic food was very tatsy and service was friendly, I had the filet it has a special spice kick to it and the yukon mashed potatoes were very good , The Brie Brulee is a must soooo yummy my favorite part of the meal!!!!!!!!!! oH IT'S BYOB kinda of a cool thing. I will be back .", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wipbVXXkZeiYlCDX5ZbJig", "review_id": "divSI-0PnjwPWqyI-9NrtA", "text": "I am always a big fan of a place in Phoenix that is a BYOB. There aren't many around. I'm not a fan of the typical mark up on wines. Corkage is $10. I am not usually one for ordering soup, especially in 110 degree weather. I had the tortilla soup. I was very impressed. At $6 this is a real bargain. It was packed full of veggies and chicken, more like a stew than a soup. Our entrees last night were the Filet Mignon and the pork tenderloin. The Filet was cooked perfectly to order. The accompanying potatoes were tasty with a hint of citrus I believe. The pork was equally as good. The goat cheese on top was a nice addition. I have been here before and had less stellar meals. Surprisingly their specialty, the lamb shank, was not very impressive. It was not nearly as tender as it should have been. A shank should have the meat nearly falling off the bone. Ironically I have never had a dessert here so i can not comment on that.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hM8wLdz9W8GyHebbmnDLDQ", "review_id": "n_f3zepvhcNkZIIN3VcCRg", "text": "First and Foremost GO THERE NOW!!!! Can I give it 6 stars?\n\nEvery bite was PERFECTLY cooked and the flavor was Amazing! \n\nWent with 2 friends, we had the pork tenderloin (moist, the cheese added flavor and a perfect combination of textures), Alaskan Halibut (Flakey, not fishy had shrimp and a relish on top that make it truly unique and wonderful) and Lamb Shank (favorable, not gamey well seasoned).\n\nWe started with the Brie plate, so good, couldn't stop eating it.\n\nWe ended with a chocolate tarte, usually the desert is always my favorite. Desert was good but couldn't out do the amazing meal we had.\n\nThe service was PERFECT, we went on a Friday night.  The owner was there and charmed the pants off of every guest. I can't think of a time I had better food or better service. I'm in love with this place!  I love risotto, the waitress brought out a side with our meal to try it. The risotto was so good and so well cooked and seasoned. How do they get everything so perfect?\n\nCost was 52.00 a person with tip included. I have spent way more per person and not had the food be this perfect.   Go go go go go!!!!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Di_8AmiLBwNRrE68bsaLMw", "review_id": "-aSyAxQ9oZEtqZ4Ut2DlHA", "text": "The food was AMAZING...\nThe service was mediocre.\nThe hostess ruined our entire experience.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AWcwYAZyqZOheTNEwdAF8A", "review_id": "Rwv1khRlvpSRr4kOMSUVDQ", "text": "Went here with the Supper Club in September for a 6:30pm dinner. This is now one of my fave restaurants.\n\nSince this place doesn't serve alcohol but offers a BYOL option, one of the gals brought two bottles of white wine for our dinner. ($10 corking fee)\n\nWe started off with the Brie brulee ($12), which was warmed and served with a side of caramelized apples, toast, a sliced pear, a strawberry, and grapes. I could have eaten a plate of this and called it a meal; simple, but so delicious!\n\nWe ordered three entrees, the Alaskan halibut ($34), lamb shank ($24), and the pork tenderloin ($26). The halibut sat on a bed of mashed potatoes and was topped with a roasted red pepper sauce and shrimp - and was served with grilled vegetables. The fish was flaky, light, and tasted like heaven. The pork tenderloin was cooked and seasoned perfectly - very moist! I'm not a fan of lamb dishes, but the lamb shank was pretty flavorful - and not gamey as I expected it to be. \n\nWe usually skip dessert, but decided to try the chocolate torte (flourless). The torte was topped with fresh vanilla ice cream, a side of chocolate drizzle and raspberries - loved the mint used as decoration. \n\nOur waitress was very attentive and made us feel at ease. The owner came by to talk to us and took some pics for us, before and after our dinner. The ambiance of this place is AMAZING - very European. There is even outdoor seating.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lw02HZqYM9HeczUyT2JC0g", "review_id": "3qJt7V-e4xbAADF3wZHNlw", "text": "We eat out 2-3 times a week and travel extensively, eating out. We  were not impressed at all.  It was noisy, service was poor and the Lamb Shank had about two bites of meat in it.  Not worth a visit.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hmG--BeYZ-IRpw2YZfYgdg", "review_id": "qsrZjFA04AtCNSyS-X68Mg", "text": "Service: HORRIBLE. \nWe had a reservation and they made us wait for 25 min. They did not have the courtesy of apologizing for making us wait. Trust me it was not a pleasure waiting with two kids. The owner was not at all friendly. \nFood: Good. \nBut you will have to pay me to go back there. Never stepping in there again.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_AOl-PTC1L4q3yM32bJSrg", "review_id": "ryJ_K_oms4sPoUVv9jRqgQ", "text": "Went there for my wife's birthday tonight. What a great little place that is actually and 1930's home. We were lucky to be served by the owner tonight. I had the Arugula and Tomato salad which was very delicious. Everything about the salad was fresh and tasty. My wife had the Lobster Risotto and i had the house special, Lamb Shank. The Lamb shank was quite different than what i may usually order, and i was very pleased with the dish. The lamb was so was so tender, and mixed with the vegetables and couscous, just melted in my mouth.  For dessert, we had the banana brulee, and the owner, Ron, was thoughtful enough to bring it out on a birthday platter with a candle.  I would definitely recommend this charming little French Bistro.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q5bhK9xUH8rCE92I8fEGoQ", "review_id": "u1uQ7rbh-lIrK8aO1QHeSQ", "text": "Coup Des Tartes is like a restaurant out of another city...certainly not what you run into so often in Phoenix.   Cozy. Quaint. Romantic.  The building itself is used so well.  When is the last time you were in a house more than 50 years old?  \n  Now onto the food.  We started with a shared salad.  Tossed greens, mingled with raspberries, pecans, red onions and apples is FANTASTIC!  You must spear each morsel and savor each bite.  It is that good.  Even better is the warm grilled cheeselette on top.  For the main course I had gnocchi and my husband had lamb shank.  Both were incredible.  It was actually fun to eat them because the flavors were so subtle and unique.  \n  Finally, onto the coup.  We selected a tarte with pumpkin and each bite was sooo good.  We already know what we will have next time.  The next visit is already in the works.  Was it pricey?  Yes and no. $78 for two before tip (we had great service).  This is certainly a bargain for a meal that we remember each bite!  Next time we will BYOB and maybe our corkscrew.  The wine drinkers around us struggled.  They were either inexperienced as openers or just needed a better corkscrew.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uBsHxG8iUtmFpCaDGaS8sQ", "review_id": "iOkzJMrHQDOiccSLgWM3AQ", "text": "DELICIOUS, INTIMATE, AND PERFECT FOR A DATE\n\nMy husband and I went there for the first time on a Friday night to use a groupon.  Definitely recommend reservations, because we didn't have them and almost didn't get in. Fortunately a dust storm scared people off the patio, but cleared out when we got there, so the patio was wide open.\n\nFood was amazing!!!  From our triple onion tarte appetizer, to the filet mignon and lamb shank, to the chocolate pecan tarte for dessert. We left totally satisfied, but wanting more.\n\nIt is a little pricey, $88 (before groupon discount) for 1 appetizer, 2 entrees, and 1 dessert and coffee, but totally worth it.  We will definitely be back and recommend to everyone we know. Ambiance is great, loved the patio seating (so ask for courtyard if weather is good) service was excellent, and the flavors and food were perfect. A must try if you like french food. Looked like 2 fifties era houses that had been converted into restaurants, so the atmosphere was cozy but intimate.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DJzbBORAJjTiTzFCEdoMQQ", "review_id": "C3mZnWxathJ9Yuf3P9-WHA", "text": "Came here with a reservation with moderately high expectations. The inside is charming and romantic and the food is great. Service was also good--not too much hovering and not too much neglect. \n\nI ordered the lamb and it was tender with an amazing sauce. I ate every bite of it, kind of a rarity for me. The real treat was the tart. Two words: PUMPKIN TART. Amazing, amazing! It's a fall special and since I'm a pumpkin fanatic, it had to be tried.\n\nFew downsides to an otherwise great place. The tables are so close to each other that you can hear the conversations of the table next to you. I could barely take off my jacket without elbowing the woman next to me! Also, the price. I felt the food was worth it but it does make the restaurant a place I couldn't come to very often.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sKK41gcImuI9ykeIUR0pNA", "review_id": "qLWMqOfl4n5KFO_bWn7p1A", "text": "Where to begin...I think I will start with the positive.   The brie brulee topped with the caramelized apple slices was a hit, the mixed green salad with goat cheese was awesome and the pear tart desert was outstanding.  The lamb shank was cooked perfectly, but the lamb flavor was missing.   The whole dish ( lamb shank, veggies, Israeli couscous, figs and apricots) ALL had the exact same flavor; only the textures were different.   Now the flavor was great, but not something I would write home about.   Now to the negative stuff...The place was too crowded and noisy for my liking. The tables were so close that I felt I could join in the conversation next to me without effort. Couple that with REALLY REALLY slow service and, well you get the idea.   You will need to bring your own wine and they will open it for you for only $10.00.  French food without wine?   really??  And then you gaff me for 10 bucks?!?  Needless to say I had the minted tea. It was okay but no real mint flavor to speak of.   The final bill for one appetizer, one salad, one entree and one desert was $70.00. (Not counting the tip)  My date and I split everything and we were comfortably well fed. So, the portion size was decent.   To sum up, it would be a nice place for a date, but I won't be back and I know a place not to far from there that I would MUCH rather go to given the choice.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "25hEQTBIqvXoJYVPUMRREw", "review_id": "aTRbhn6dYM2sCoi3cUshig", "text": "I've been to Coup Des Tartes twice now.  The inside of the restaurant is just as charming as everyone says.  I think the food is pretty good.  The onion tart is one of my favorite menu items.  I've had it both times I've gone.  I also love the BYOB option, and I think the $10 corking fee is pretty fair.  \n\nI have a huge problem with the price of the menu items.  $26 for pork tenderloin? And even though I like the onion tart...$12? I'd go back for the appetizers, but I don't think I'd be back if I had to spend close to $100 for the meal.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IAvhZoADlrmQaGd3cCSOSA", "review_id": "OSWfHwTrFG2x_py_uH5pQQ", "text": "We had a FABULOUS experience at Coup Des Tartes a few nights ago.  We found it on Yelp as one of the few BYOBs in the Phoenix area, especially those in the interesting menu category!  \n\nI was a little concerned when we first arrived as the line was out the front door, and I was hoping our Open Table reservations were valid and in good standing.  A bit of a wait to the desk, but once there, we were warmly welcomed and immediately shown to our table - by the owner, in fact!\n\nWe led out with a brie brulee cheese with apple slices and another interesting app that alludes me now (Carpaccio, I think) - could have made a meal of the appetizers alone.  Carol had the lamb shank - tender and well seasoned, I had the Gnocchi with seafood - a bit shocked to see that all the seafood was still in the shell and required a bit of excavating.  Worth the work - just not quite what I expected.  We all split the chocolate pecan tort for dessert.  Amazing.\n\nIt's a very small restaurant - the kind of place you'd drive by a hundred times without noticing in a sort of marginal neighborhood   Once inside, you almost feel like you're dining in someone's home dining room.  Cozy and intimate.  And the owner stopped by once or twice during the evening to make sure we were having a positive experience.  (Even decanted our wine without us asking!)  \n \nA few earlier reviews seemed displeased with the lack of a wine list and the pricey menu.  Guess I don't get it - I'm from the east and think the ability to bring your own bottle is a privilege (get what you want for a 1/3 of the price) then spend the difference on a really nice meal.  For us, the meal was worth every penny.  Wished we lived closer so we could become regulars!!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v26k4Bzy9GiLLlSmDk8LfA", "review_id": "Yi_IcgA9xwJD9gOts7CqTQ", "text": "It is not possible for me to LOVE this place more than I already do! I was taken here for a birthday and had the most wonderful time! Everything from ambiance, to service, to the food was AMAZING! The salad was light and flavorful and the tarte entree was divine! HIGHLY recommended!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pkgYy4PBrVCT6H0sILmTvA", "review_id": "u-7Fq3ys_auCMwkyTKC48w", "text": "My bestie and I went for dinner on a Wednesday. Walking from the parking lot to the door you could smell deliciousness wafting in the air. I was ready to get my grub on! We sat on the patio. It was very cute! It would be perfect for a date. \n\nWe were served some bread and ordered the three onion tarte that everyone raves about. It was good, not crap my pants good that I was expecting, but very good. It was flavorful and the crust was delicate and tasty.\n\nFor dinner we both ordered the chicken. It was cooked perfectly and the mushroom sauce was excellent. The mashed potatoes and asparagus were well done also. We cleaned our plates and were stuffed so had to pass on dessert. Maybe next time.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7AjJeAkUnAdtAikEYw1g_w", "review_id": "CRMy1tNG-GXl6iywS3MfRg", "text": "We held our company holiday party at Coup des Tartes. I was responsible for making all the arrangements for the event. I had never been to Coup des Tartes but contacted them based on a referral from our GM.  All the arrangements were easily made, and the entire staff was helpful.  The food was delicious and the ambiance was lovely. Everyone that attended the event enjoyed themselves and many people remarked on the excellent food.  I would definitely recommend this place as an excellent venue for company gatherings.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IkC2BKzADqgPlvaac5gRHg", "review_id": "t6Vxd7SDuMmVMWHkP3Eo_Q", "text": "My problem with Coup Des Tartes really is that the food is horribly overpriced...not moderately overpriced makes you feel like you're eating at a fancy place, but outrageously overpriced for the quality of the food. For their price points, the food should be a lot better and the tables shouldn't be so close to each other. Their food reminded me of the kind of food I can get from the Whole Foods deli. After Valentine's Day here, I felt taken advantage of by the restaurant. $100 PER PERSON for a measly set of 4 courses with the awful offering of cliched mushroom risotto as the sole vegetarian option, with no choice of anything else. Had the menu been priced at around $40 a person, I still think this place would still only be a 3 star quality but at least reasonably priced. \n\n- Brie Brulee: A name far more interesting than the dish itself. It's a warm slice of brie served with stale/boring crusty bread and fruit. There was the tiniest bit of fruit compote served with it, so at least someone in the kitchen did something that required effort with this otherwise simple dish. \n- Onion Tarte: Probably the tastiest thing all night, but again, not worth the money. It has a very strong caramelized onion taste with a nice flaky crust.\n- Salad: Greens, fruit, nuts, and too much dressing. It was fine but not worth $25.\n- Chestnut Soup: Didn't taste a thing like chestnuts. The taste is actually like an Indian lentil soup called Sambar. \n- Filet Mignon: My boyfriend seemed to like it. The mashed potatoes it was served with were very good. The other accompaniment were sugar snap peas drowning in butter/oil.\n- Lamb Shank: The couscous & veggies served with the lamb were very boring tasting, like no one even took the time to season them.\n- Cherry Tart: This was yummy, and fortunately didn't taste much like cherry. The shortbread crust was good and the combination of warm pie with cold ice cream is classic.\n- Chocolate Ganache Tart: Pretty good. It, of course, tasted like chocolate. Nothing really remarkable.\n\nI'm confused why everyone calls this place charming. It is not charming to be a foot away from the tables next to you. It is not charming to hear their conversation like you're having it with them, struggle to push out your chair to get up because there is another chair right behind you, and struggle to squeeze yourself between tables to leave. I cannot recommend Coup Des Tartes to anyone. The restaurant left a very bad taste in my mouth, figuratively. With so many other nice, moderately overpriced restaurants with much better food, I don't know why anyone would come here.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kpbhy1zPewGDmdNfNqQp-g", "review_id": "1n7kX8mcoAjEgjQ0n8Ra2Q", "text": "We ended up here one night as dessert refugees after a hugely disappointing meal at Vincent's on Camelback.  They were booked for the night but found us a table on the patio so we could enjoy at least one tasty morsel in our evening.  The tarts were fabulous, the owner who seated us was extremely accommodating and we were determined to come back.  \n\nLast night, we had dinner there.  It was a pleasant enough experience but I didn't it find it worth the cost (and we had a Groupon!).  I did not find the portions to be tiny as another reviewer said.  My filet was tasty enough but sadly, I had a better cooked filet earlier in the week at Charleston's for about $10 less.  My key lime tart was delicious but it was about 80% crust and 20% filling (I'm more of a filling girl than a crust girl).  My companions ordered the peanut butter mousse dessert and it was very tasty.  It would have been extra tasty with a wee bit more salt.  \n\nIt's definitely a cute venue although I don't understand the distinctions about being a great \"date night\" place because it is quite small and privacy is limited.  It was a nice enough place but definitely didn't \"wow\" me.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5gmnzvjYprzK21Q5awYF_Q", "review_id": "aYMV6A59Ya9GuNBly6QdUA", "text": "Romantic restaurant for a special occassion is the definition of this place if you look it up on Webster's dictionary. The interior is very cute and you just feel special eating here. The service is top notch. The parking is convenient. The food is amazing. Started off with the brie and moved on to the steak. The steak was cooked to perfection. It was medium well but so tender that it melted in my mouth. The green beans were just the way I like it, crisp. Overall, we had a great experience.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aSlle7NHaeLIojxn_Gjhbw", "review_id": "Caja18zGf_AUoBaArB5UKw", "text": "I thought the atmosphere was great, the food was very good and I actually liked the BYOB.  My boyfriend and I went to celebrate a special occasion and we were able to bring a special bottle of wine we had been saving for such an event.  I agree that the food is a little pricey but I think it was very good.  I am not sure what Nita is talking about when she says its like deli food, I didn't get that impression at all.  I will definitely be back for another fun occasion or celebration when I am in Phoenix.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aqmtZa9o9K4casagyyfpyA", "review_id": "KgR_AUGYpIYrreDJ7A1KZg", "text": "Cool unique hidden gem, very unassuming location. Food,staff, and atmosphere were great. Nice date spot, a little pricey but in my opinion totally worth it for an occasion.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "s02moeutwA2Q_6Mt1_J8eA", "review_id": "r4j8QeaWPblBdpGu1-O_QQ", "text": "I had never been to CDT before but I didn't think it looked that fancy from the outside.  It also wasn't fancy on the inside, but I felt underdressed compared to the other patrons and I showed up by myself with a book...which also made me feel a little out of place once inside.  However, the staff was very friendly and the food is excellent.  Yes, the place is small and on a busy night, I would think it could get cramped.  Yes, as another reviewer pointed out, I was able to hear all the conversations around me.  Since I wasn't trying to talk to anyone myself, I didn't find this annoying.  However I did find it strange/disappointing that the restaurant is BYOB.  Unfortunately, I came empty handed.  Now, to the important thing:  the food.  FABULOUS!  And expensive.  I had the onion tarte as an appetizer.  It came with a small salad on the side.  The tarte was excellent...it reminded me of a very fine quiche.  On the waitresses recommendation I ordered the cod as an entr\u00e9e.  It is not the cod that is visible on the online menu.  I think it might have been the best fish I've ever had in a restaurant.  It was cooked perfectly and the asparagus/vegetable medley (or whatever it was) that it was served over was to die for.  I completed my meal with a fruit tarte and cup of tea.  Again, the torte was exquisite.  Their food really is amazing.  But with the tip, my meal came to $76.  A little pricey.  My boyfriend was shocked when I told him how much my meal cost.  But the food is truly amazing and I will definitely be going back...and taking him.  But probably only for a special occasion and only when I have a bottle or two of wine in hand.  If you don't mind spending money on a beautiful meal, you should definitely try this place.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S4dIIS75CscGEaJSfeWIkQ", "review_id": "0pc5iphLMjYchOHfyjR3JQ", "text": "Situation: Wedding Anniversary\nApp: Brie Brulee\nSalad: Roquefort\nMe: Lamb Shank\nWife: Sea Bass\nOutcome: So few times have I ever run into a place where the food is so good, it puts pictures in your mind.  Having a transcendental experience while eating is the reason why restaurants like this exist.  Sure the place cost a little more, but so do really good seats at a show.  And this place delivers.\n\nThe Lamb Shank melted away into a dark, rich glaze over vegetables and pearl cous cous. Immediately images of a dark hunting lodge and snow drifted evenings filled my mind.  I was immediately dashed back to my table the moment my wife's sea bass arrived. Smells of roasted coconut and curry wafted up and as I snuck a bite, the rush of flavor sent me straight to the coast on a summery day.  The mixture of sweet and bright flavors over the sea beans and crusted with pecans was the reason I will return to this place.  \n\nLet us not forget that the beauty of this place is that it is also BYOB, so pull the best bottle you have and stroll over to this place.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WNCNmynlYmIkz2VeTlfVRw", "review_id": "o54n8xoxJ15KNsLHXVuiwQ", "text": "Delicious food and excellent staff make this small French restaurant worthy of five stars. We began with a glass of fabulous wine that we brought (it is byob) and ordered the onion tart as an appetizer. The taste of the leeks coupled with the cheese, buttery and flaky pastry made this one of the most tasty ways to start a meal. I ordered the marinated chicken. This dish came with a juicy chicken breast with a light pesto sauce, mashed potatoes and sauteed spinach. The flavors intermingled to create a sensuous bite, time and time again. My girlfriend got the filet, which was juicy and flavorful and came with perfectly roasted potatoes and tomatoes. For dessert we ordered the tart of the day, which was fruit and coconut cream on top of a shortbread-tasting tart. Just delicious. The service was wonderful, very efficient and friendly. It is not cheap, it was $99 for the appetizer, two entrees and dessert...but for the experience and the exquisite flavors, I will go back for any special occasion... guaranteed.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AbiHG8PBMQb0H26SoSZSWg", "review_id": "wBmg-8huJnkbCRpOmu5cfg", "text": "As  new transplant to Phoenix, I was so happy to find this place on groupon!  After the stress of flying from NYC 8 months pregnant and with our cat, having dinner here was like a dream.  Everything was delicious, portions were filling and it was just so relaxing.  We had the duck special and the salmon, along with snails and the goat cheese toast triangles- everything was made just right.   We had a great time!  Also, everyone was very nice.  This place would fit right in in Brooklyn or Paris!  Glad it is in Phoenix!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "-qQW4oNg5MQlSo2YagOHuw", "text": "The BF and I went here last night for dinner because we had a Groupon. The place is very cute, small, but in a cozy way. After being seated, we were brought some delicious olive bread with herb butter....seriously yummy stuff. As we looked over the menu we were a little disappointed that it had changed and had not been updated on their website (we both kind of picked out what we wanted before even getting there...what?...we were excited!). I was originally going to get the filet because it sounded good on their online menu and came with risotto (which I love), but the new menu had it with roasted potatoes (which I thought sounded really boring) so I decided not to get it. The BF was going to get the herb encrusted chicken or pork, but instead got the chicken cordon bleu (since they no longer have the pork or the other chicken). The menu changes weren't really that big a deal, at least that means the restaurant is keeping it fresh.  My real problem with the ordering process was our waitress. She really rubbed me the wrong way. She seemed like she did not want to be working. Additionally, she was not knowledgeable about the menu and had clearly not tasted anything. For example, I asked her opinion between the filet and the duck and she said 'well, it depends on if you like steak or duck.' Well....ya. Clearly it depends on that...but if I like both....maybe give me more explanation about each dish??? I honestly don't think she knew much about it, and that was the problem. She probably should have tasted the dishes.  Anyway, I went with the duck and it was just ok. The fat was rendered from the skin, but the skin was soggy and chewy...not crunchy at all. The cherry sauce was good (I like how it had whole cherries in it), as were the mashed potatoes (very buttery). The harit coverts were good, but a bit crunchier than the BF liked. His chicken was good (in my opinion) but he wasn't a fan of the sauce, which was a dijon mustard sauce. He said he felt like he was eating a fancy deli sandwich....which I guess I can see. So, needless to say, dinner was a little underwhelming. \n\nWe still definitely wanted to get dessert, however, so we pressed on. Their fruit tartes of the night were cherry vodka and peach. I asked which was the better choice (I still had a little hope that she might be useful), and she said 'well it depends on if you like cherries or peaches.' Seriously??! You are killing me! She just sounded so bored and unenthusiastic. I don't care if she really has a preference, make one up! If they are equally good, just pick one! Or at least express some ounce of enthusiasm for the dessert as a whole! Clearly we need guidance! I asked some follow up questions and finally got her to tell me that the cherries just came back into season, so we went with cherry. Thank you! It was like pulling teeth. I feel like if your restaurant is charging more than 20$/plate you should have more professional wait staff. So, when our tarte came out, our 'waitress' was busy, so a different waitress (long curly brown hair) brought it over and said 'Oh, this tarte is my favorite! It is so good, you are going to love it!' or something to that effect. And even came back to check on us to see if we liked it. That was awesome! She clearly has tried the food and has some passion for it. Why couldn't we have been in her section?Anyway, she was right...the tarte was incredible! It was sweet and savory, the cherries were fresh, the crust was almost like shortbread and the little cookie on top was cute. The ratio of filling to crust was spot on. \n\nOverall impression: I would not come back here for dinner, I think for the prices the food is subpar. (also, I overheard the table next to us ask where their lobster was from and the waitress went to ask the chef and came back and told them he didn't know...somewhere in Canada. I think for their prices they should know exactly where their food is coming from...just my opinion). I would, however, come back for dessert (and maybe to try their onion tarte). Clearly, the specialty is the delicious tartes, so I would come back and have dessert and coffee and be a happy lady.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PShy2RYNadDUhJf4ErOJ7w", "review_id": "QZpORdDitFJxKFzX3_kOSw", "text": "Ok\nI LOVED their lobster dinner wtih mango risotto.  LOVED IT.  Well worth the $36.\n\nReason for 4 stars?  I didn't like their desserts.... which was what I was most excited for.\n\nI got the smores tart, which was to be a graham cracker crust with chocolate ganache and marshmellow.  Sounds amazing, yes?  \nIt was just ok.\nReason for it just being ok, the chocolate ganache filling tasted straight up like pudding.  Puddin'.  Seriously.\nBig let down.\n\nMy hubby got the chocolate creme brulee.... and it... tasted just like..... wait for it.....\nwaittttttttt for it................\n\nPUDDIN'!\n\nWTF?!!?\n\nAghhhhhhhhh!!!\n\nI do, however, REALLY love that this place is BYOB, so I shall return and give them another chance at dessert.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vHoKL-4FCgGSfDrPr43Opw", "review_id": "tUmkMWu-s4P1NbqIWVyCJA", "text": "We went here last Friday night because we had a Groupon. Called the night before to make a reservation, but when we got there they didn't have us on their list.  They sat us anyway, but since it was only 6 pm they weren't too busy. That aside, the experience was okay. The tables were crammed together and my husband and I could barely have a conversation without the people next to us hearing everything we were saying, and vice-versa.  Way too cramped for an intimate dinner. Like someone else posted, I had looked online at the menu and already knew what I wanted to order, so was very disappointed when a different menu was presented to me. I ended up ordering the duck, which was good with the cherry sauce. My husband got the pasta and added chicken, and it was delicious. For the price I would have expected more, or at least a table that wasn't touching our neighbor's.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ftZ334GUIzawAo3RCagjOA", "review_id": "g0MXurybE5XS_HKVOaYG7w", "text": "Pro: byo, the owner is hands on and hustles, friendly servers.  \ndiverse menu and all in our group of 6 were pleased with apps/salads/entrees/desserts. \n\nCon: a little cramped in spots\n\nGood special date spot and 4-8 person celebration spot where you can bust out a great bottle from your own cellar.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1cuCd3RZWPRSQE8qjUwT3Q", "review_id": "BLLYFJY6GaiqQI2LmNEktw", "text": "Coup des Tartes, I love you.  I have nothing bad to say.  At all.  I love places like this.  Coup des Tartes is a little old house that has been renovated into a cozy quaint restaurant.  The original rooms and walls are still there and it is just so neat inside.  As some have posted, it can be a bit cramped at times but we don't mind, I love this place that much.\n\nThe menu changes seasonally as they use produce from McClendon's farms and you will find items that are in season.  We have had many items and what I like best is how the items are prepared, different than what you would expect with sauces, seasonings or preparations that I've never tried before and they are all amazing.  I love the escargot, my husband loves the stuffed calamari, we have had salmon, pork, filet... mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, green beans, asparagus...  And so many delicious desserts.\n\nThey serve water in these cool rustic bottles and leave it at your table to pour yourself.  I love it, maybe I just love the cute bottles so much.  The cool thing about this place is you bring your own bottle of wine, and cork and pour yourself.  There is a corking fee, but that's normal for BYOB restaurants.  If you bring white wine or champagne, they will bring out an bucket with ice/water for you to keep your bottle chilled.\n\nThe owner runs his butt off and is there most nights and will always make you feel special.  The service is impeccable and the food is unbelievable.  One of my all time favorite places to eat in Phoenix.\n\nWe usually only go nowadays when there is a Groupon or it's Restaurant Week.  Just remember as with any Groupon, don't wait until the last minute to book your reservation or try to eat there.  You've got plenty of time so use them early and beat the crowd.  Not just here, anywhere.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pNvoNTu6U7Ek2w_xe4QO-w", "review_id": "RL6PM0JpC95PIJE_Q-FYEQ", "text": "After reading all the reviews, I have to say I was not all that impressed.\nI am from NYC and lived in Los Angeles, so I am always looking for real food experiences here in Phx. This fell short.\nThe positives:\nServers were attentive\nDining room was clean\nThe onion tart was great- but NOT worth $12!\nThe negatives:\nMediocre lunch menu\nMoroccan lamb sandwich - other than the chutney and the natural gaminess of the lamb, the sandwich had no flavor. \nPomme frites- overdone potato wedges I can make at home\nOnion tart- as stated above, not at all worth $12 for a slice of quiche. $6, maybe $7. But $12?!! The crust was too sweet. \nMy friends had the ham and Brie, sliders, and salmon tacos. All were mediocre tasting and unimpressive. Shocking that all are so expensive.\nLemon tart dessert- gross. Pale custard looked like vomit in a small crust. Again flavor was not impressive. \nSo perhaps this place is great for dinner, and I may come back to try that- but for lunch, no way.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wDAAn0HlnuZQnfga6CVIKQ", "review_id": "m6ZHvS4ThIMawGh-er2UVg", "text": "Leg of Lamb was fantastic! Everything that we ate was fantastic and the service was excellent. I don't think that you can go wrong with anything on the menu. Great place for a date or couples. It's a small and cozy place. I actually love the fact that I can bring my own bottle of wine to enjoy.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YF8uJO3OOvM-dlVwoLbitA", "review_id": "2PZYDxaNg2cCTtE8qBMftA", "text": "Four letters - L-O-V-E! We went to Coup Des Tartes last night and have nothing but great things to say about this little place in Uptown Phoenix. The dining room is charming and comfortable, the service is excellent....and the food, oh, my! Salad and starters were yummy, but not amazing. For this visit, the amazing-ness started at the entrees. I had the sea bass with mango salsa and hubby had the filet. Both were expertly prepared and delicious. My sea bass was like butter, melted in my mouth - so good! My husband said the steak was the best he has had! It's topped with a yummy garlic-y butter which as perfect! Now, moving on to desserts: THIS is were it really gets good! I had the chocolate and salted caramel tart with fleur de sel...OMG! This was absolutely amazing! It was very rich and chocolate-y, very sweet with caramel and just a little salty - perfect! I ate every last crumb! (although I did allow my husband to have a single taste...) My husband had the banana brulee, another really great dessert - he liked it a lot, but admitted mine was better.  We brought our own bottle of wine...that was really nice since I was able to bring one of my faves that's not always on restaurant wine lists. \n\nI will go back again and again. It's a great date night spot, but also a great place to meet girlfriends or take out of town guests.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QmTJzZSoCIPb3JwKAKVM3g", "review_id": "HL2AVk683_-d3Xm7Qo4nBw", "text": "Dined at Coup Des Tartes last night for Restaurant Week. Very busy night, bustling little place.\n\nThe restaurant is located in a cottage and its courtyard/patio on 16th Street. Parking was a bit challenging, they have a small lot. We poached a spot in the adjacent apartment complex. CDT is BYOB with a 10 dollar corkage fee. Good to remember that Total Wine is only a block away for a stop prior to coming here! Very busy night in the middle of restaurant week. We were seated in the patio which was a bit toasty in mid-September, but tolerable. Service was good, prompt but not overbearing. \n\nI had the Stuffed Calamari appetizer, nicely baked so without the heft of frying. Delicious....my date had the pear salad and reported it was very good. Entrees were fantastic, my filet was perfectly seasoned, a perfect medium-rare. Exactly how prime beef should be! My companion's sea bass was equally delicious. Desserts were OK (I'm not much of a dessertophile, though). Berry tarte and chocolate-caramel Fleur-de-Sel. \n\nIf you want a nice romantic \"special events\" meal, this is a great choice (especially if you want to celebrate with a really fine bottle of wine). I'll make it back before too long.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EdBzT-Ph4ZrgBWX11v0FMg", "review_id": "WFaTLU6amb7LBxBiY_XKrg", "text": "I love this place and the people who run it.  There is no other place in Phoenix  you will want to go IF you want to feel special. \nLamb is amazing and I have yet to be served anything I didn't love.  Don't forget to BYOW   Bring your own Wine.   Love it!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UMabfgnzXe67spOSAuDSwQ", "review_id": "C6HxGN8n4YIeCqr56gkx9g", "text": "Went for Restaurant Week with a friend. Adorable little place, wonderful atmosphere. The squid was just slightly overcooked but everything else was perfect. Service was great. Bring your own wine.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3MSa_fdxgsaY9yF9vqmeUg", "review_id": "jYsDiFNIR59rtzt2Ymabgw", "text": "Absolutely awesome. The brie br\u00fbl\u00e9e was so delicious.  I am hooked", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iIH68V0_kN1uUjZd1Mq6iA", "review_id": "9ENC7pfUE_T8vWpShIZz1Q", "text": "We went during Restaurant Week & the food was great. The ambiance is wonderful, too. The building seemed to be historic just from the little details like smaller walkways, small bathroom, etc. Decorated nicely & good \"romantic\" vibe. Again- the food, great. I had the filet & the flavor was outrageous. (I'm not even a huge red meat fan). Worth the trip. Not cheap. :)", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1I7j11EuhrrbPW595y0Vdw", "review_id": "5mRHyaSi8Anw90zXDu7Y4Q", "text": "What a delightful and cozy find.    Our meal was clever and delicious.   And the owner and server made our experience extra special!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3u3A_E9IseQv-AatiUFcpQ", "review_id": "veLovDPltU2OxK-b1bteKw", "text": "This has been a place on my bucket list to check out and I was pleasantly surprised by a romantic date night here last Friday with my bf.  Service=amazing.  Atmosphere=Amazing.  Food=amazing  We had the sea bass and filet and can't give enough props for how great it was.  Even better the restaurant offered 20% off the bill if you donated at least $10 cash to a reputable charity.  One of the most charming places I've been too in a while and will be back very soon!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Fo16fiQu2ueM2v_FO819Nw", "review_id": "o4ejSKpF4zwohxd5bvE33w", "text": "Lovely atmosphere.\nSea bass with coconut topping is delicious\nFilet is tendered and flavorful\nPear and apple tarts are perfect compliment to the dinner\nWould recommend sitting outside", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CZ2c7VGCAFYuJdhwsqRChQ", "review_id": "HWgFQojnzziLcpqeNG5lFg", "text": "Fantastic food, great service, cozy atmosphere! A bit pricy,...worth it!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 16, "cool": 14}, "user_id": "1BW2HC851fJKPfJeQxjkTA", "review_id": "J5eyX3u1SInyDPiz5cRFQA", "text": "One of our family members gave us a Groupon.  Okay, I said it.  And, the meal we enjoyed at Coup des Tartes was out of this world!\n\nI cook steaks all the time on the grill. I consider myself somewhat of a student.  But, the Filet Mignon was exceptional and worth every penny of that $33.00!  We were unaware the restaurant was in a converted house.  But this only added to our intimate dinning experience.  It feels as if you are in someone's home, and the owner is cooking for you personally. Wow. Talk about great ambiance.  \n\nThe food is the real star at Coup des Tates.  We started with the P\u00e2t\u00e9 de Campagne appetizer.  It's one of those standard dishes which the average french person has at least once a week for lunch.  It's served with dijon mustard, cornichons & baguette.  My french brother-in-law use to smear the P\u00e2t\u00e9 on his baguette and then try to slice the thiny pickles length wise.  Very funny to watch.\n\nAs I've mentioned the Filet was delicious.  But, so was the herbed marinated Chicken Breast. How can this only be $22.00?  We finished with the Burnt Cream, the french translation of Creme Br\u00fbl\u00e9e.  It was also very good.\n\nI'm not sure if Coup Des Tartes would rank as Three Star Michelin faire, but it surely earns each of my Five Yelp Stars!\n\nEnjoy!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TzRNJqZOti3QmNIGXjAzQg", "review_id": "4hjrAS_2lbKHP3PMNZ0S5Q", "text": "I really wish I could give five stars because for the most part, we had an amazing dinner. We had two appetizers but the onion tart was my favorite and definitely lived up to the hype. I had the chicken and instead of saving half for left overs, I ate it all. My friends had the filet and the salmon which were delicious too. Finished it all off with a tasty cappuccino and the lemon tart. Which was good until I got a mouthful of plastic. When we told one of the servers, she didn't seem too surprised, shrugged and said \"Oh no, that's too bad.\" And that was that. It wasn't taken away, replaced, or removed from our considerable bill. For what we paid, I would have at least liked an acknowledgement for the mistake. If I do go back, it won't be for a while.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "81hpuEdYu2C4hp6oL7EPZw", "review_id": "5KwXYc4mpphGFPPIgT_z9A", "text": "Sitting on the patio eating Pate with a nice bottle of wine - can't beat that.  Well you couldn't beat it if the patio didn't look like the inside of my garage.  Indoors is pretty nice and the Pate is good.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1jyNMw5sbi9Qkdd-WmI5Nw", "review_id": "oOTKznSFKn93ZXiOD3Ofig", "text": "If the review was based on food along it would be a solid 4 stars, however this review is based on my experience planning an event with the restaurant.  The restaurant has a location down the street called Les Deux that you can use for private events: birthday parties, receptions, or in my case a rehearsal dinner.  My now husband and I had dined at the restaurant several times and were in need of a venue for our rehearsal dinner and since this was close to our wedding venue in Phoenix, we decided to use Coup Des Tartes.  The planning went well, we picked out a menu and were able to drop off the wine the day before the dinner.  \n\nSo, why 2 stars you ask?  Well it was what happened that night before our rehearsal dinner that ruined this place for us.  I got an email less than 24 hours before our dinner asking if they could move us to a smaller space at the restaurant, Rende-Vous, instead of Les Deux.  The reason we booked the place down the street is because we had too many people for the other room.  The weather called for rain and someone had booked the smaller room and patio for an event (when you book the room and patio, it can hold more people than we had for our event), so they wanted to give them Les Deux and put us in the smaller room.  The night before a wedding is not the right time to ask this question - but honestly, even a week before wouldn't be the right time to ask this question.  I had no desire to have an event outside in the cold which is why I booked an enclosed location from the start.  The restaurant offered a $100 gift card if we would make the change.  $100 would hardly even begin to compensate us for the inconvenience.  We would have needed to inform all guests of the change as I had printed out information for all out of town guests with details on where to be and when.  We stayed firm and said we wouldn't move.  I did receive a sincere apology from one person at the establishment, but the coordinator offered an apology with an excuse which for me is unacceptable.  You messed up, you know it, so just own it and apologize.  \n\nThe dinner went off at the original location that we reserved, but I am still irritated to this day that they even asked to move us.  I think they were more concerned with pleasing a bigger party that would bring in more money, than taking care of the customers that booked the room.  We haven't been back to the restaurant since and I doubt we will ever return, which is quite unfortunate because they do make great food.  Bad service wil ruin it for a place though and sadly that is what happened to us.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lsp7p2NuC5MX4_iuch3_OA", "review_id": "xcOnswoDEkJC95aomY_zag", "text": "I have not been here for a few years...but I have always enjoyed Coup Des Tartes.  I recently book a birthday party of  8 and we sat on the patio and man....what a night.  This place is really a \"romantic\" dinner place.  Fortunately, for us we pretty much had the patio to ourselves.  Our waitress Nicole and Andrea were fabulous.  We really lucked out on the whole evening.  This place is BYOB, so the we brought a great selection of champagne-celebration, wine and beer for our culinary experience.  Plus, I brought in a cake and at the end  and they made a great presentation.  \n\nNow for the food.  The food here is fabulous!  We ordered an array of appetizers ..onion tart was awesome. We each ordered something different and for maybe.......2 mins our party was silent.  The food here has always been consistent-delicious, decadent, fresh & the flavorful.   \n\nEnjoy!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MLNXzph9nlCXGiSuv5G5Yg", "review_id": "Q7iai8eR2bvJSN57x-ep-w", "text": "I really wanted to love this place.  I really did.  The atmosphere is cool, the feel of the buildings are charming, but I really have to grade my experience during Restaurant Week as average.  I came with a party of 5 and they could only seat us in the courtyard.  During Winter in Phoenix, this wouldn't be a big deal.  But even with the shade of the courtyard, it was pretty toasty.  As for the food?  My mixed green salad was pretty dry.  The heat outside might have had something to do with it, but it just wasn't that impressive.  I had heard all the hype about the lamb (part of the reason I chose this place for restaurant week and it was good.  The cous cous provided a good texture to go with it.  For dessert I went with the cherry lava cake.  Pretty good, but the cake itself was also pretty dry.  The service as a whole was fine as they fed us each meal pretty quickly.  The fact we could bring our own wines was also a plus.  Would I go back here?  Probably.  But next time I'll make a bigger push to sit inside.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "9f-E4rJ27LkH5fevbIZ1KQ", "review_id": "Vo7rZITchbj-9SZUm775xA", "text": "I have been eyeing Coup Des Tartes for several months. My husband passed the bar, so we finally had a legit reason to splurge and celebrate. \n\nCoincidentally it was Restaurant Week. I typically stay away from restaurant week because i feel like it is a good excuse for restaurants to charge more and serve less (and less variety on the menu). Anyhow, I looked online and the menu for RW at CDT seemed pretty decent. And it is BYOB - super thumbs up!\n\nWe walked in for our 8pm reservation, and even though there were two women at the counter, who obviously knew we were there, it still took them a minute or two to acknowledge us. Kind of weird, but not a deal killer. \n\nWe get seated and instantly fall in love with the ambiance. It is muy romantico. It is also fun to bring your own wine (they do charge a corkage fee). \n\nI was a little disappointed that the only entrees you could order were from the RW menu. But, I should have known better. \n\nWe started off with the brie brulee, and I ordered a salad and soup from the non-RW app menu, and my husband ordered the beef tenderloin, medium well. \n\nEverything was two thumbs up until the beef tenderloin came out medium rare. (for real, medium rare). So, we finally were able to flag down the waitress, and she instantly said \"oh, that's medium rare, not medium well\" - right!\n\nSo, she takes it back to the kitchen, and returns in minutes....it is obviously the same cut of meat, they just put it back on the grill or nuked it, I don't know. Either way, I feel like if you are going to pay a nice price for dinner, then they should serve you a new cut of meat if they didn't cook it well enough. (it was for sure the same meat....my husband had cut into it previously, and that cut was still there). \n\nPart of the meat was now medium well, part of it not so much, but by this time we were just kind of 'over it.' To top it off, our waitress never asked us to confirm that the meat was to our satisfaction, and when she came to pick up our plates she didn't ask why my husband only ate a fourth of the meat. She seemed very uninterested. \n\nAgain, nice ambiance, great appetizers, but I was a little disappointed to drop $100 on dinner and feeling unsatisfied with my meal.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7knTjXA1lNJw7AMIIJi4YQ", "review_id": "1aPkmMYzeiVXu2DesgTXqA", "text": "This is a rather nice French restaurant in Phoenix.  Went there two days ago.  \n\nThe onion tarte is very good\nThe chevre tomat is also good\n\nThe rack of lamb on the bed of couscous is good\nThe salmon and Greek yoghurt is good\n\nThis is definitely a good French restaurant in Phoenix.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P7_r-ZinJfr9hiotRRJ58w", "review_id": "twxnHtha4Ufy6ad8PDDbPQ", "text": "went here for restaurant week and the service was amazing. They took a little longer than normal to serve our food so they gave us free dessert and appetizer. The food was good and this place looked like a little cabin, giving it a nice homey feel.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uzTmh1jCveKLvUjcfN-PQA", "review_id": "dP1y_6yjKa69bshSM1ad6A", "text": "This place is so romantic! I went here twice. Once on a spur of the moment type deal with me and my boyfriend, then again on Valentine's Day (prices go way up on Valentine's Day, but food stays the same quality) It is good! I love french cuisine so this place was up my alley.  It's not a place you eat at everyday but when you do you understand why it's such a treat. It is BYOW we found out when we got there the first time, a nice couple offered to give us their's as they brought two but my BF when down the street and got the kind we like. I'm a Moscato girl when I do drink wine. It's good that if you forget you can always run down to that big liquor store and get some. :) \n\nI got the fish, my BF got the lamb (each time) appetizer was Brie and camelized fruit which was pretty much my favorite part. I don't really remember dessert but I know i had it and it was a sort of tart. All in all this place is good... the environment is what gives it everything though. Very cozy and romantic, I don't think it's a good place for kids... but I have none so I really don't know.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "68cAcBB9MeZD9G-jWIi6Uw", "review_id": "dU4JnB9QgxlSz8pLq5goJw", "text": "A friend of mine told me about this place and that she had been wanting to go forever so the next double date night we had, we opted to make reservations for the four of us. I easily made reservations on their website through Urban Spoon for 8pm on Saturday night.\n\nWe arrived a bit earlier than the other couple but were able to be sat at our table while we waited. Given the pictures I had seen online, our table seemed to be located in the less romantic room of the place. We were in a back room with a table for four and two other tables for two. While the house did have some character with the wood floors, as our other friends arrived they mentioned 'I think we're in a kids bedroom'. There weren't any candles and the lights were up all the way so definitely not a romantic vibe. We also had several visitors to the closet behind our table throughout our meal checking wires or something.\n\nOur server was good and her timing was great. We inquired about the BYOB and it was $10 for the cork fee. I've never been to a restaurant where they do this so it was definitely new. I'm still undecided how I feel about having to pay them $10 PER BOTTLE to drink my own wine. To each their own I guess. \n\nAll of the food was really good. We ordered the Three Onion Tarte and the other couple had the Brie Br\u00fbl\u00e9e. Both were really good and different. We shared the Taleggio salad and while our waitress said all of the salads were incredible, I can't say I was overly impressed. They did split it for us which is always welcomed but it didn't have anything memorable about it and I didn't care for the prickly pear dressing paired up with the fruit. I was the only one at the table who ventured out for the filet and the other three ordered the Pork Tenderloin. My filet was cooked perfectly and the tangy sauce was really good and complimented the steak really well! Unfortunately the vegetable medley over the steak had mushrooms in it, something I don't like and would have requested be left out of the dish but wasn't specified on the menu. I spent a lot of time picking through my plate as I ate. The mash potatoes were good I think. Someone asked me the next day what came with my steak and I honestly didn't remember if it came with potatoes or not and had to look up the menu to refresh my memory. Maybe it was the wine. \n\nFor dessert we shared the peanut butter and chocolate pie dish, it was good, rich and only needed a few bites. The dinner was perfectly timed and we were having such a good conversation, we ended up closing down the restaurant and they graciously never rushed us out of there. The owner did stop by our table and was really friendly and I appreciated the attention. Overall, it was a pretty good visit and we might try it again once they move into their new location.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sQAjHANPfjOvVBQcRsxYNA", "review_id": "0OlI9-cOeEMwBVsEobynpA", "text": "Really cozy restaurant. Definitely need to make a reservation in advance and you can do it online through OpenTable or something similar. There is a Total Wine fairly close by so we stopped there right before since the place is BYOB. We ordered the onion tarte; delicious and classically French. The onions weren't overly powerful and were sweet. I ordered a fish dish with rice and tomatoes - very simple, but delicious. My husband ordered the filet; just a touch too salty but really tender and flavorful. And the best part, the dessert! We ordered a pear crumble dessert and it melted in our mouths. One of the best desserts I've ever had. Definitely a splurge, but worth it! The service was first-class.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IJKdg7KSekmIm_6LJsfvUw", "review_id": "TjI70-XQuhZOl4WmLlSBcQ", "text": "Overall, the food was great - at least most of it. We did have some soup (\"Country Style\" French Onion) that I found to be unremarkable. Service was friendly and attentive but somewhat slow. It worked out ok since we weren't in a hurry but don't expect to be in and out of this restaurant quickly, even with a reservation. It would almost be romantic but they pack a few too many people in to the small space. Quarters are close. We had a GroupOn which made dinner at this restaurant more affordable but dinner was still pricey. Lunch is priced lower if you want to try to the food without the cost.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_LsbT_uW0UE6rhsWiAIrsg", "review_id": "yp9Opaj37797UVp2YdwffQ", "text": "great food and staff, especially the ham and real french cheese, love it and the \natmosphere.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9r4KB1QGB6hahkbp-DEi_Q", "review_id": "fBq1xPOc0U4wQVCOLJrOKA", "text": "My sister and I headed to Coup Des Tartes to use her Groupon before it expired. She had been before and loved it, so I was excited to finally see what all the fuss was about! \n\nFirst of all, I just want to throw out there that I don't at all understand the name of the restaurant. From what I can recall from European History, a coup is a military overthrow. So... we're trying to overthrow the tarts? \n\nAnyways, I'm glad that we got here early, because even on a Wednesday, the place filled up pretty quickly. We were able to be seated right away despite not having a reservation, but that could be because we arrived about 10 minutes after it opened for dinner. There are not many tables inside, so it'd be pretty difficult if you had a large group, but the whole place has a very cozy feel. Unfortunately, there are probably less than a dozen parking spaces out front, so I'm not sure where you would park once those filled up.\n\nThe food came out pretty quickly, and my sister had the lamb shank ($24) while I had the salmon ($28). Her lamb shank came out on a bed of cous cous with assorted vegetables on the side. It was tasty, but a little on the salty side. My salmon came with spinach and basmati rice, topped with a green olive salsa and pesto on the side. I don't usually like green olives, but it went well with the fish, though the salmon was cooked a bit more than I would prefer. The rest of the dish was well seasoned, but the salsa was a bit salty. Both dishes came in pretty big portions, and went great with their housemade mint iced tea. \n\nEven though we were pretty full already, we figured that we couldn't leave without having some dessert! We had the chocolate peanut butter tart, which was great, but way too rich after our entrees. It was more chocolatey than peanut-butter-y, and not too sweet. We each only took a few bites, but luckily we got a box to take it home, and it was every bit as good the next day.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zuoeE7GdXXlCgr995ImWfQ", "review_id": "YSyA4ZfvMX_cxe_InBhEcQ", "text": "We tried Coup Des Tartes last weekend with the Groupon they offered. We had heard it was a decent BYOB restaurant and figured it was worth a try.\n\nI am so happy we did!!! \n\nThe appetizers or \"small plates\" were the best part of the meal. We ordered the salmon pate special, the onion tart, and the brie. The salmon pate was amazing! I was worried when I ordered it thinking there were so many ways it could come out badly, but it was incredible. The consistency was perfect and it came with a nice assortment of vegetables and crackers. Even better than the salmon, was the brie. OMG, just perfect. I thought it wouldn't be any better than what I could buy in the cheese section of Trader Joe's, but BOY was I wrong. It was cooked perfectly covered in baked apples and just so tasty.  The worst appetizer of the three, but still really nice was the onion tart. The only reason I didn't care as much for it because it was on the sweeter side. For our entree we split a filet. The filet was really nice, but not anything that stood apart from anywhere else. \n\nI would recommend coming to Coup Des Tartes for the adorable atmosphere, wonderful small plates, and to bring your own bottle! If you go for this, you cannot go wrong!!!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7geT4TAPqDBYw3X8iAKjjA", "review_id": "U7gwg39drchQduhA4fr-aA", "text": "We like this place I have Filet Mignon 100% natural grass fed Australian beef topped with a medley of vegetables and a tangy sauce, served Yukon Gold mashed potatoes and my boyfriend *Pork Tenderloin herb marinated pork tenderloin served with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes saut\u00e9ed haricot verts and finished with a mushroom demi glaze Wong very good too good", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gxBX9WXHfIQ48Y1zK8EcEg", "review_id": "xjOKkIG-Ij1DcMTmAOAPXQ", "text": "Been here twice now. After latest dinner, I remember why I don't revisit more frequently. Truth be told, the food is just not THAT great. For a menu of $10+ appetizers and $25+ dinner entries I expect a delicious unforgettable meal. Wouldn't you? \n\nEverything I've tried - house specials, salmon, chicken, filet mignon, duck, even bread- wasn't remarkable or rave-to-friends-worthy. Certainly not worth the price. And that $10 corking fees per bottle of wine? I had to open it myself...\n\nLike others I've experienced somewhat cold greeter yet great service from our servers. \n\nIf you are thinking twice about placing reservations, I advice you look elsewhere. There are MANY suburb restaurants in surrounding areas with better dishes. Do your research.\n\nBut hey, if you're looking to sit uncomfortably in a tiny \"bedroom\" of a house shelling out extra $10 ($15 for a magnum bottle) on BYOW, mediocre food, and absolutely nothing FRENCH in a so called \"French\" restaurant, go right ahead! \u00eatre mon invit\u00e9..", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d0wJVf7Gv7v1B-HHYhxZtQ", "review_id": "2XQM7tQcV7Xm2-qOULrFBg", "text": "We've been back a couple times more since and both times we've gotten the cheese platter.  Its a little pricey at $18 but I would highly recommend it.  Last night we tried the halibut and the salmon.  Both were absolutely delicious and cooked perfectly.  I love the flavor combinations.  We had the lemon tarte to finish and once again was fully impressed.\n\nAs pricey as the menu seems, if you want to be impressed with food that really amazes pretty consistently, its worth it every time.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R1Iq0g7CU9qBJNfCcYSgEQ", "review_id": "nzMsEgYHvlMxy_Yh2NstkA", "text": "Extremely poor service and attitude!  I had a reservation for a Saturday night using the Groupon offer that expires in a few days and is only good for Saturdays.\nThey refused to accept it even though they accepted the reservation knowing I had a Groupon.  Their attitude was terrible!  I would never attempt to go there again.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MLaaZKZiNkLqeBOH5y98GA", "review_id": "r8j0tqP1WizYZj3rNVvkyg", "text": "We found everything to be wonderful!  The brie platter for the appetizer was tasty and gone in short order.  One of us ordered the fillet and the other the pork loin.  Cooked perfectly and enough that we each took half home.  The special tartes was pumpkin...there was none of that left over! \nIt was a great idea to use our groupon on Halloween night...only a few tables through the entire meal.  Server was attentive and chatted with us when we asked about their upcoming move in 2014.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FVSJR7CxGy3RTS53bLDUaA", "review_id": "bDrgERreFabuOFUBv7TVGw", "text": "I like everything about this place.  The staff, the ambience, and the delicious food.  They like trying new and different tasteful combinations of food that you can't find at any other restaurant. The kitchen staff know their way around French cooking and the appeal of their patrons to satisfy every ones taste for something wonderful.  I had the salmon and my spouse had the fillet.  We can hardly wait to get back for more and that can't happen soon enough.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YuuzQtcqBpuOzi8ZJqfzTg", "review_id": "NYdlm8U-qvRyt4pYv8nINg", "text": "I love Coup des Tartes. It's the restaurant I choose for birthdays and anniversaries but it's not too expensive to go anytime. Best salads I've ever had. So fresh. It's a must to order one. I have also gotten salmon, chicken and pasta and all are great. The atmosphere is great and the staff is always friendly and provides excellent service. It's great for a romantic meal and I also took my family here when I came to visit. They also don't call it Coup des Tartes for nothing, I don't think anyone leaves without having dessert. I've had a s'mores tart and a pumpkin pie tart, both to die for. I look forward to seeing them overcome the obstacle of having to move into a new space. It looks awesome and I'm sure they will make it home in the new year. We will all follow wherever they go.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AFBoh-nec3ASZvHnzd_pRg", "review_id": "8kpLsHfgaEmpnCP2s2k34Q", "text": "Really overrated.  The owner told me his lamb war the best.  I don't think so! Lamb shank was mediocre with a dull and thin flavored brown sauce. The pork had little flavor.  The bread is weak too. What's best is the way they source their food. Grass-fed, organic etc. All in all its no big deal. They can do a lot better and so can you!!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q_LkJOgIvNHq4v6lEHh_tw", "review_id": "04RnybQPvOwmEKHM0Ajy8A", "text": "French is my favorite cuisine.  A foodie friend raved about this place and the same night they were featured on \"Check Please,\" so I knew I had to go. It was absolutely outstanding, tres  magnifique!\nThe ambiance was very warm and quaint and the food was superb.  We had the 3 onion tart and the duck breast and sea bass... All cooked perfectly!  The service was excellent.  Nicole, our server was very knowledgable and passionate which added to a wonderful evening.  She recommended the pear tart for dessert and it was sooooo good!  We will return.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sMZ-Rlmp_gHU5a3mN30Tog", "review_id": "H_Lr3A_a-79MQta36dTqRA", "text": "My favorite French spot in Phoenix. Every meal has been excellent (yes, the three onion tart appetizer is great - along with every other menu item) and I love that they let you bring your own alcohol.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "udK1-SLvAIHFGES_xEhahw", "review_id": "A-_RvY8VHg0phvfgePDPKg", "text": "Overall we had a great experience.  It is BYOB which I think is good, as long as you know that ahead of time.  Everybody enjoyed their food and appetizers however the tomato and mozarella appetizer fell flat and was uninspiring.    The black and white desert tarte was out of this world good.  \n\nMy only beef was that there as a child there playing a video game at his table that was loud enough it could be heard from about 12' away and the waitress didn't seem very interested in doing anything about it.  I'd expect that at Macaroni grill, but not at a $34/plate joint like this.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PPruDHQHRbKNTcdTZ3MjbQ", "review_id": "V_HT8D7bf4VCcPpdaxoeog", "text": "I LOVE LOVE LOVE Coup De Tartes!  I meet here every week with my Networking group and each week they give us amazing service and we get to try a different meal every time.  My favorite is the Vegetable Lasagna... Can I say YUMMY!!!  They have never disappointed any of us on their food choices!  I would recommend CDT to Everyone.  Whether a small lunch meeting or a romantic dinner with your loved one, Coup Des Tartes is the place to be!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zdBfSsVoVo4AH78sYJC4xA", "review_id": "jnwSdwP83XeeRpEhBOUG_Q", "text": "Pleasantly surprised! Chilean sea bass as well as both of the tarts were wonderful. We brought our two and six year old along and they were extremely accommodating. Great dishes with the exception of one of the salads which was a bit over salted. The place itself is very quaint and the host was warm and understanding of our children and their needs for crayons and such. Would love to return.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kZo3kwe2v8edy8YV052fyg", "review_id": "Je0raRC0Nc6oHo7crpv0wQ", "text": "Fabulous outdoor patio dining experience, and the food wasn't too shabby either. Really love the tarte desserts!", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eBFXojgTo2SWLtzv7jJlxQ", "review_id": "UGHa1ejbGNYx7Vm-AEAa7Q", "text": "It is restaurant week and we finally went and had a good experience. \nFirst- I like that it is BYOB, we got to bring a great bottle of french wine and not pay the mark up but simply a $10 corkage (however, next time I will bring my own glasses, not a fan of thick glass wine glasses).\nFor appetizers we had the tomato goat cheese tart and mussels. They were both very tasty.\nFor the main course we had the lamb shank and the chilean sea bass. The lamb shank was fall of the bone tender and wonderfully flavorful - the sea bass on sea bean salad was really really good- very well composed and balanced.\nThe desserts were very good too - Hadden liked the peanut butter chocolate the best and I like the Brown Butter Peach. \nGood food, nice intimate but casual setting. This is a definite Phoenix must-try and a great date spot.", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OVdDyq16rA4kODOgCvnVqA", "review_id": "Ti0sZ7Y_q11Y2dxFUZ4hwA", "text": "Came for a work event at the Rendezvous Room so I'm already happy since I don't have to take expense into consideration. \n\nWe were served a 3 course meal during an educational powerpoint presentation. \nThey also had a great spread of cheeses, salami, and wine while guests arrived. \nI really liked the salami, and any time you can demonstrate great seasoning with dried meats, I'm all for it. \n\nBy the time the food started, it was already ~8pm, so I devoured that first salad course. Coming from someone whose yelp tagline is \"what are these strange things you call vegetables,\" I think that's a supreme compliment. Nothing tasted raw (which is usually why I dislike veggies), and the sugared pecans really complemented the course well. \n\nThe entree course is where I took a star off. I expected greatness from the filet, but it was just average. \n\nDessert was delectable though, as they served up a peach tart that blew me away. \nI would go back for that dessert course in a heartbeat, and it didn't feel heavy at all even after eating for ~2 hours", "business_id": "LzpR_jE6VIutJ08s2cdRrw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g_Dw7wj0BdG8aV7sMbcMSg", "review_id": "QYssZcngCVe7gYjSauqLoA", "text": "Okay this guy is awesome and I plan on asking him to do my wedding. I have used Jeremiah for years and I have never been disappointed. From that birthday gift to just something to say I care. he can whip up something in a heart beat and will work with your budget too.", "business_id": "Eu4QU3A1QTIBk_Zggnpq4w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-GZhSZN4fGGR1DyZXgNdiQ", "review_id": "AG15GHmxHDqiGjmwrkfaqA", "text": "This floral shop goes beyond what you might expect.  Bigger, better and less expensive.  Highly recommend!", "business_id": "Eu4QU3A1QTIBk_Zggnpq4w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hGau6MgSwBydtPeJuGcCZw", "review_id": "3oulEU1O7TgNK2n-Aj9YMQ", "text": "I use Jeremiah on a pretty regular basis for deliveries to clients, but I recently sent a bouquet to a friend and she was kind enough to send me a picture.  Perfection!  I love what he did with my pretty vague request. Green, purple and fuchsia colors became the perfect for her arrangement!  They are always super kind on the phone and I've never heard of an arrangement going astray. I was shocked at what she received for what I spent, but in a good way.", "business_id": "Eu4QU3A1QTIBk_Zggnpq4w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AnH84g9V10x41CXmCvcaFg", "review_id": "mXJFq8fhhRdNJCvP3O8wIg", "text": "More than just a Yoga Studio, this place has Pilates classes, and now... BIKINI BOOT CAMP!\n\nI just discovered that they have added a Bikini Boot Camp.  I'm in.... I'll be getting my hot body back.  I'm tired of the one i have been using lately.\n\nI promise an in depth review after the first week of torture", "business_id": "L2PpaD1BEW_zKCt5GRLvPg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "B4K5ruafil9RSDiTIL-1Bw", "review_id": "Qe-ABDIBmVHqTxWRlFQwXA", "text": "More like 2.5 stars. \n\nThis place is kind of a clusterfuck.  The evening classes are always PACKED, so you have to go early to sign up outside which is more difficult and confusing than it should be. \n\nMost of the classes are taught by the owner - and I don't think she is a very good yoga instructor.  She is more of an aerobics/fitness instructor - she wants you to feel the burn, push yourself to your limits and plays loud pop music during class.  The instructor who does the Tuesday/Thursday evening classes is much better and yoga-ish, its more relaxing while still getting in a good sweaty session.  I always feel so good when it is over! \n\nSomething about this place that really skeeves me out: Towards the end of class, before relaxation, the instructor (and 2 volunteers) come around and give EVERY person a little back and foot massage.  That would feel nice if this were a normal yoga class, but considering how much everyone is sweating, its kinda gross.  I don't know if that is normal for hot yoga classes, but its unsanitary... \n\nSometimes the owner locks her dog up inside her car while she is in class, which I think is mean.  I hope she doesn't do that in the summer time.", "business_id": "L2PpaD1BEW_zKCt5GRLvPg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3f4iWELs16wiH7167-nCJg", "review_id": "akjerPS0mdacwUW1IvuMiA", "text": "Got in on the awesome studio by chance via livingsocial.com...and fell in love!  Having experienced TONS of different types of fitness classes, at several different locations, I can assure this as one of the best workouts you can get!  I prefer to have the option to push myself or, on an off night, take it a little easy.  All instructors I've experience here, do provide you with both those options.  Although, Dawn (Mon, Wed & Fri classes) does push a little harder.  Which is what working out is supposed to be all about, right?  I am so grateful for livingsocial to open my eyes to a killer workout and a wonderful atmosphere.  Some yoga studios prefer a very serious room, without any chatting or laughing, and assigned seating based upon skill level.  Nothing like that here!  If you are going to work your a** off, shouldn't you have some fun too?  I am hoping to try the boot camp and pilates at some point.  Thank you Hot Yoga Workout!!  I will be continuing to attend as many body transforming classes as possible!", "business_id": "L2PpaD1BEW_zKCt5GRLvPg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ao7dIEejgkyN-FHMqbhk2Q", "review_id": "heAu778iL4bIdpKGf_b4rQ", "text": "I've taken hot yoga from many studios in Phoenix, and this is by far the WORSE.\n\nI'm pretty sure the instructor Dawn has A.D.D. She couldn't seem to focus on the class. The class was in shambles. Everyone of doing different positions, it was ridiculously unorganized. Dawn would start counting down a pose, then forget about the class and start doing her own moves in the mirror, then remember about us and start counting down again at a totally different number.\n\nShe'd put us in a pose, then start random chatting with people, and totally forget about us. It was a total waste of time. Speaking of time....the class is scheduled for 1hr/25min. I think the class is soo long to schedule in Dawn's day dreaming. The class started almost 10 minutes late, and went WAY OVER 1hr/25mins. I was ready to scream! Thank god I only went there on a $20 coupon. I'm never going back.", "business_id": "L2PpaD1BEW_zKCt5GRLvPg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T-SKJo372IHScyKTlgpJhA", "review_id": "SA97yaEy2JTQoidOgJs8rQ", "text": "I just wanted to give my two cent. I have been going to dawn studio for years. I like the fact that Dawn studio  is a small business phoenix az owned good for the economy..all of us. I like the classes I feel I get a great workout everytime. I do wish they had classes wtih the cool air..but then it would be call Hot Yoga..lol. I also would like to see more pilates classes. \nI met Dawn when she still had a regular job and a weight problem she has taught me more about staying focus working hard to getting in shape since she know what it take to keep it together. I would recommend Dawn classes in a heartbeat.!", "business_id": "L2PpaD1BEW_zKCt5GRLvPg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FLtIvthFtPUlc1204LHAJQ", "review_id": "WVF_XSfJTwVvt-YtpZb9xA", "text": "I've tried several yoga/Pilates studio's  and this is one of my favorites. The classes are smaller but not too small and the location is great. Each teacher seems to have very different teaching techniques so it's nice to have a little variety. Kim is one of the best teachers I've ever had and HIGHLY recommend taking one of her classes! They all play different music and use different lighting depending on the class so it's always a little different. I wish there were a little more options for class times but it's a small studio and what they have is easy to work with. They have 4:30 and 6/6:30 classes depending on what you are looking for and have a couple of weekend classes. I highly recommend giving this studio a try!", "business_id": "L2PpaD1BEW_zKCt5GRLvPg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dCkqmUzuOspPn3xoRuFdYA", "review_id": "X7Cm6w0mIrDW2ZoqsgGiTQ", "text": "Great location, nice quaint studio, pretty good prices. Patrick is a world class yoga teacher - his classes are the BEST", "business_id": "L2PpaD1BEW_zKCt5GRLvPg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "llkm_iXQszkN5DZvmqjNqA", "review_id": "RT74DgUWJsbTy7m7wZZ4cg", "text": "Not a bad place.... It is defiantly more tex-mex than authentic... but they have Mexican beer, margaritas and is in a good location.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2006-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "crq6js38_gas8KmhR7i0OA", "text": "The food is good, but my favorite thing about the place is the art.  I know I'm weird, but they really do have some great pieces to peruse as you nibble those chips and salsa.  \n\nWhile this isn't my #1 Mexican spot, it's location has a been a great center meeting point with friends.  The food is never disappointing and service has always been good.  Very good actually.  Oh the stories I could tell about our friend doing some super heavy flirting with one of the waiters.  Though at that level it's hardly even flirting anymore.  More like a direct offer.  But anyhow... He handled it smoothly as silk.  This would lead me to guess they have a pretty good bar, which my friend was enjoying of course.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "S6tVbaGSJKqwVppe-B0AxQ", "text": "While Ajo Al's easily holds the crown for most bearable tex-mex food in town, imho, I still am a far cry from a big fan of here. \n\nOne of my best friends LOVES this place. LOVES it. And I could never figure out why, but I have since turned him onto El Molino in Scottsdale and I haven't heard much about Ajo Al's lately, so maybe he just didn't know any better.\n\nAlso, I did hear murmurings of trouble with health code violations here a few months back. Those usually don't scare me too much, in all candor, since perfectly good restarants get the whistle blown on them for relatively minor infractions so often that I've grown somewhat callous to their warnings. \n\nFurther, I'm sure any problem that once existed is now long gone since there was some press about the incident when it happened. \n\nA good after work place to grab a drink or watch the game with friends, but do yourself a favor and grab some authentic mexican that us Phoenicians are blessed with when it comes time to eat.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wYzOrThSYP8WwioLfsu4vQ", "review_id": "v9fpjffW1VmzMJDv1Kg7lg", "text": "Good ambiance, great service, comfortable enough, and the prickly pear margarita was delicious! So what gives with the two stars?\n\nThe food was abysmal! I've never had worse mole sauce. I wouldn't even call it mole sauce. It was more like \"black bean paste.\" Another member of my party had the same dish as I, and we both only ate about half and turned down the offer of the box. And I love almost everything! It was just bland, which is really bad in my book. A person orders mole because they like flavor! No one else in my party complained aloud about their food (but neither did I since I was eating for free), but I heard few compliments about anything except the wonderful margaritas. Stick with happy hour at this joint.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bb2BmTS4cj_pnjBnDcZ0iA", "review_id": "HhJlIX73ZET4DdUGGS0kXA", "text": "Abysmal food and service.  Has gotten progressively worse over the years.  Just an expensive Taco Bell.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8GccAq9PTpIWlp0gnCHoRQ", "review_id": "VMVK5JjQK1RHR5eJlyiYEA", "text": "Sure, it's a chain.  But I thought it was very good!  We were promptly seated, our waiter checked on us several times, and the manager was even on top of things and cleared the plates the minute we were finished.\n\nThe food came out within about 10 minutes, and it was really good.  I had the shredded beef chimichanga with a side of refried beans.  The meat was juicy, slightly spicy and the chimi was fried just right.\n\nOverall, I'd be back!", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "gGNAr-cmCQUgA9B0QjVqAg", "review_id": "oNiR5v7lH_FERQooDlmcZg", "text": "4/26/2008 I went here today with a group of 8 women.  We had a lovely lunch.  We even pulled out a craft project and it felt totally comfortable.  The food was wonderful.  The staff was really easy-going and tentative considering the size of our group and our crafty nature.  :)\n\n11/26/2011 We held our wedding rehearsal dinner at Ajo Als on the patio. It was perfect. The service was wonderful. The food was plentiful and great. The space was nice for a large group of people. We had around 40. The patio could have easily fit many more!", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "6hRKotVFPYL7Ci0hipN9Eg", "review_id": "4gHn-q0jgQUIjeX0nOhkGQ", "text": "Ajo Al's, I don't know why I keep coming back to you. Perhaps it's because I've eaten at the 90th Street location since I was a pre-teen. I've had good experiences and horrible; guess this is a trait at all Al's locations.\n\nThis is the second time that I've visited this location, last time being a year ago and the food was ok. This time the food was mas o menos. We ordered Sangria, however, the sangria served was unlike any other I've had. The server told us it consisted of watermelon juice, brandy and he couldn't remember what else. No wine in sangria? Hmm... Anyways, the appetizer of guacamole was great with a lot of garlic and lime to it; the entrees, at least mine, was downright nasty. I ordered the Garden Fajitas light oil, to be served Garden Fajitas swimming in oil. So much oil I think that by consuming my entree it might serve as a laxative as well as a meal. I didn't eat the fajitas, or the rice because I'm sure it contained chicken broth. On the bright side the Mushroom Enchilada I had was good. Now I know why I visit Al's on an annual basis, if that.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "0qbfCsqgn7ol9m9CgAJ3WQ", "review_id": "ZnMC4oH_Iw7McujheVsYsg", "text": "Ajo Als rocks, but this location is hit and miss.  For some reason their chips are consistently not as good as the other locations - it's like they are soaked in grease.  If you can go to either of the Scottsdale locations, you are better off, based on my experiences.\n\nThe pollo con queso is great!!! It's the best thing on the menu if you don't care about calories (deep fried chicken burro, smothered in cream cheese and cheddar cheese, mmmmmmm).  If I don't want 2,000 calories in one meal, I go for the Salad Carbone with Chicken.  It's seriously one of the best salads I have ever had.  They marinade the chicken in something wonderful, it's so tender and flavorful, and served with the best jalapeno ranch. !Muy bueno!", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 9, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "zHH2Iz49wCZYYDLBTv0YOg", "review_id": "PSUgwalhx-2cJMCgJ9J_Tw", "text": "I dig this place. It's the closest thing to a sure thing in the area for me as far as Mexican food is concerned. The shrimp fajitas rock, as do the fish tacos, which are made with grilled pacific Hawaiian Ono - I think they come with corn tortillas, but they'll gladly trade those out for flour if you ask nice. They also come with a super tasty chipotle cream dipping sauce, but not enough in my opinion. Ask for more, they'll bring it. For vegetarians I recommend the mushroom enchiladas blancas or the spinach enchiladas, both of which are equally delicious - and rich. Bring the Lactaid if you're lactose intolerant. Oh, and apparently they've got a killer lunch menu - not sure how I've been going there for years and didn't know that. Oh, well, maybe it's because I usually go for dinner. Margarita ordering tip: go for broke. The base margarita blows. Yeah, it's way cheaper, but it tastes like you're drinking pure sweet & sour mix. Order their top shelf, whatever it is, I don't remember, think I had one too many last time I was there.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "nx2PS25Qe3MCEFUdO_XOtw", "review_id": "wqa8BFlmuNSlaPvK28eyRg", "text": "Every year on my uncle's birthday (December 31st) my entire extended family (and usually some friends) goes to Ajo Al's.  \n\nEvery year my Father (or one of my uncles) gets me to split a giant (GIANT) plate (really enormous platter pan) of nachos.\n\nEvery year there are at least 20 of us.\n\nEvery year the food is good and we have an amazing time.\n\n\nThe menu is expansive, but not overwhelming, so anyone can find something he or she likes (even if you don't care for Mexican food, you can find something more American...without this place feeling like an Applebees...because it certainly doesn't).\n\nThe service is not always the best (always nice, but sometimes slow), ESPECIALLY if they sit you on the patio (they usually forget about you there).\n\nI only go there about twice or three times a year, but it certainly isn't because it isn't delicious.  Definitely looking forward to it this year!", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8GccAq9PTpIWlp0gnCHoRQ", "review_id": "Uue4UVCKeMnoEK9iPtayjw", "text": "A year later, I'm back at Ajo Al's and still like it just as much as last time.  It's a little heavy on the salt, but whatever.   The steak Chuy's Chimi was awesome, not overcooked.  The waitress made sure to let me know it's covered in green sauce, and substituting red wasn't a problem.  \n\nThe service was great - never had to ask for a refill, the chip bowl never went empty.\n\nDelicious, reliable, what more do you want?", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "4v_sas1ZuHwHE1vHh3UN8w", "text": "For a chain Ajo Al's is pretty decent. Shrimp fajitas, tacos morongo and fish tacos are all really good. All their taco plates come with great side sauces (tomatillo, chipotle cream, avacado puree). They also make a pretty yummy breakfast burrito.\n\nI'm not a huge fan of their salsa, but they have a decent hot sauce. Their sangria is not actual sangria made with wine, but a fruit juice blended drink (beware). Top shelf margs are awesome.\n\nThe place is usually packed and I have always had great service.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 17, "cool": 18}, "user_id": "ZmIgP4U4Ht9CYmNX0_zP6w", "review_id": "NhG7nToqi0QPYrdCJUnvXQ", "text": "This was the second time I have been to Ajo Al's.  The first time was about 10 years ago when I first visited Phoenix.  I remembered it well.  I like the atmosphere.  Warm and welcoming, lots of cool are and things to look at.  I did not know this was a chain until I read the other reviews.  This is no Chevy's though.  This is far better, in my opinion.  The chips and salsa are fresh and flavorful and plentiful.  The basket they bring you is huge!  I had chicken flautas and they were delicious.  They topped them with guac and pico de gallo.  The rice was fluffly and moist and the beans were good too.  I only had ice tea but that was some of the best ice tea I have ever had.  I don't know what made it so good.......I mean it's ice tea, but I downed two glasses of it in no time flat.  \n\nI know there are tons of other non-chain mexican places in Phoenix and I will try them all!!  I love mexican food!!  But I will come back to Ajo Al's too.  I'd like to try a margarita next time.  :)", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xhu8wJAUni5Rjx0_2VzCOw", "review_id": "x2juT1BlOaHXtSwNF3zoHw", "text": "Shrimp Tacos Morongos.  There may be no better shrimp taco on this side of the border.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "sZp_7b83BDTWYeu5Qx0wFg", "review_id": "eJ7ZC9z9mCVgmetblTq1EA", "text": "It appears that as I get older, I get cheaper.  Such is my reinforced experience with Ajo Al's yesterday.  I stopped in for lunch with my blind friend, who despite having lost his vision years ago can \"feel out\" good food from eight miles away.  We were seated quickly and I started to peruse the lunch menu, only to be shocked that everything was $9.  Since when in the hell is everything $9 for lunch?  That's a dinner entree price, not a lunch price.  Lunch should be $6 or at most $7.  \n\nAfter getting over my Scrooge-like reaction at the menu prices, I ordered the pollo con queso (shredded chicken covered with cheese and a spicy baja cream cheese suace).  It was heavenly as I remember it from years ago.  My dining companion chose the mushroom enchilada, which also was quite tasty.  \n\nI still hate the way they serve the salsa here, in tall narrow tumblers.  It's impossible to dip your chips in the salsa container (where is a damn bowl when you need one!) so I had to pour it onto my salad plate and scrape up the salsa from there.  Overall, the salsa is only average.  It needs more kick and this is a big issue for Mexican restaurants in my head.  \n\nYou do end up with large portions, but I'd like to see them pare down the portion sizes and the prices accordingly.  Two for lunch cost as much as three for dinner the other night at Juan's on Thomas and 16th Street.  That's not right.  \n\nSo, overall Ajo Al's gets a B for food quality but a D for prices.  The salsa helped me arrive at my three-star rating for this place.  With minor changes, this could easily be a four-star place.  Make it so, oh culinary gods!", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "huTDGf8mt5cfKkIcUuSSdw", "review_id": "eTCMiGvb6_DnQalC4-sPAA", "text": "Clean, no wait and plenty of parking but that's where the positive stopped. Service was insultingly slow, food was  luke warm and ooverly sally...won't be back..", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-9mljS0O9mwdOnGv-Oea3Q", "review_id": "i6vQ06uIDmMBQCl_gSz7xA", "text": "OK I hated it! I have eaten Mexican food all across North America and this is by far the worst! Seriously I would prefer to eat at Taco Bell than return here!\n \nThe building is all they have going for them. \n\nService is mediocre. If you read the menu you will see at the bottom that they will not split checks for a table and a few other will not rules! Come on people, how tacky and inhospitable can a eatery be!? My waitress was some young girl. She was okay but obviously not to experienced. \n\nMy food, left me dumb founded! I was having lunch. I ordered the steak fajita $11. It was a big meal with rice, beans, guacamole, Pico de Gallo, the fajita had lots of colorful peppers w/ onions and mushrooms! Never have I had mushrooms in a meat fajita, but okay I'll go with it. Then I bit into something that set my mouth a blaze! But beyond all that the food was SALTY! Yes the rice and beans as well! I could not eat it. I set there contemplating my hunger, what set before on the plates and the girth of my waist size, or to doggy bag it for my hound - I was ready to walk away when the waitress showed up and noticed my plate. When presented with the idea of a to go box, I broke down and told her it was to salty. She kindly offered to get me something else. Off the top of my head I said a chicken enchilada. It came out, and it was even worst! When asked if it was to my pleasing, I told a bold face lie! I said it was better, only meaning it was not as salty. Then I asked for a small sour cream, to cover the taste up in an attempt to make it look like I had eaten more of it then I intended. I picked at it but left more than half of it on the plate along with the sour cream (2 Tablespoons) that they charged me $2 for! \nI wanted a Sangria but opt not to attempt that recipe after experiencing the kitchen's recipes. Besides $7 for a glass of Sangria was a bit steep in my mind as well. \n\nIf you know me, you will soon learn I love a happy hour. I read their happy hour brochure and was not impressed. Basically half price on chips & two different dips and $5 drink specials. I'll pass on this as well. \n\nWild horses, horny handsome straight men, nor hunger or thirst will get me to return to Ajo Al's or recommend it. \n\nOh and it's not cheap for lunch nor dinner either, considering it's Mexican food and awful. Sure glad my Uncle Al could cook better than this.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xCY9C6KN9xTDzKrow9iivQ", "review_id": "Mt-r3U9w4ljqhspUTbn1Cw", "text": "Funny...when I return to my office after eating here, my colleagues raved about how awesome it it. Not as funny, I didn't agree. I did like the atmosphere and the service, but I thought the prices were a little high for lunch although the serving was good. I had the chicken fajitas which were ok. I thought it was a different kind of style than I am used to so I wasn't impressed.\n\nI'd like to give it another shot before I totally condemn a place that is obviously popular, but it's back to Chuy's and Ernie's for now....", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GwP7klR69owmP-y1XCuSsg", "review_id": "B8vc2LBuMTKfkvIrXnBg0w", "text": "Ajo Als on 16th Street es no bueno, my girlfriend and her brother got food poisoning from here yesterday! that's just gross!", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bmzq_nkjYqp8aWn12RJdhA", "review_id": "lNnFMg_ADjj9w0xlZoKs8w", "text": "I went with my co-workers today and I had a Chicken Taco Salad. The service was fast enough for the place being full, the price was average, there was plenty of parking, and I had a great experience. I'd go again.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "CCHwJoIWLRhxqIcwRJW6ag", "review_id": "UxwCX6DOdtggpIYLb-EbFQ", "text": "--Conveient location.\n\n--Food is pretty good...the meat portions are generous for the fajatias.\n\n--Service was quick and effcient.\n\n--Good chips and salsa", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "qkfMOqOymTb72v42CcEWbQ", "text": "I was up in this part of town at lunchtime today, so I whipped in here to Al's.  This is a stylish, good-sized place, & it was already almost full of lively diners at 11:45!\n\nThings got off to a good start, with a whole pitcher of ice water landing on the table, along with a basket of excellent chips & a nice carafe of tasty salsa.  I ordered a #7 Combo, which arrived pretty soon as a roasting hot platter with a Chile Relleno, a beef tamale, a hard shredded beef taco, & a bit of salad.\n\nThe prices are a little high (but obviously they are getting away with it), & they give you a small plate to scoop up your salsa from, instead of a more useful bowl, but of course you can get one for the asking.\n\nThe service was good, & this was a big, delicious lunch.  I don't know if Al is really an A-Ho.., but he can cook!     :-))\n\n#7 Combo $11.45", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QBQlErZajdIyXX84dvFUnQ", "review_id": "DosRNg6NJ7EdSg3aDp1ZVQ", "text": "This place is a good average mexican food restaurant. I would say its comparible to Macyos. We did get something on there menu that I have not seen anywhere else . It was enchiladas with mashed potatos shredded beef and a really good sauce on it. I would get it again for sure  when ever i make it back . They get packed for lunch!!!", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Da4aw-NF9ond8U6XYRmT0g", "review_id": "MKB3h4dagahjUwb2DDGIhg", "text": "I think this is the 4th or 5th different Ajo's I have been too. Anyway, this location is great. The Mexican pizza is just stupid good. Chips and salsa are delicious. I am not a fan of chain restaurants but Ajos has seemed to do a good job of controlling quality and they have never let us down.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iwZ_7QuZ1tzT6pIZmOlDQg", "review_id": "-hjiOP0B3_z-GoI4rZ1KEg", "text": "I'm going solid 4 stars, but with a caveat....:)\n\nThe chips were hot and crispy - 4.5 stars.\nThe \"hot\"salsa was nicely done - 4.5 stars.\nThe \"green\" salsa was one of the best I've had - 5 stars.\n\nThe show-buster which gets 6 stars is the \"Spicy Chicken Soup.\"  I read the review of this soup in the New Times 2007 \"Best Of...\" and have to agree that it's one of the better chicken soups around .\n\nPerfectly salted (meaning not overly salty) and with the right amount of pepper.  Nice big chunks of obviously 100% \"REAL\" chicken breast (no fillers, nothing fake about it ) and zucchini and whole baby carrots.  Sprinkled with a touch of corn and rice and small slivers of onion.\n\nVery tasty combo of flavors. Hits the spot on a cold 50 degree day.\n\nThe caveat?\n\nMy other friend had the lunch combo with a taco and a cheese enchilada, refried beans and rice.  Absolutely nothing special or very tasty about any of the stuff on his plate.  Bland.  Boring.  Cheap-looking and cheap-tasting.\n\nSo if you are in the mood for some good, decently flavored chicken soup, and some above-average chips and salsa, give it a try.\n\nIf you're gonna order a combo meal, I'd say take your business elsewhere.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rg5pRVVh-mtBjNqKB1N2Tg", "review_id": "STaO7V24xLTpJLRWxQJsZA", "text": "I love this place, so much so that we're having our rehearsal dinner for our wedding here. There's a good story to that, too. When we first spoke to the manager (I'm pretty sure it was the manager) he said that the patio was taken the night we wanted to reserve it. A few months later though, the patio opened up and he called us to let us know. I was pleasantly surprised to know he had kept our contact information all this time and thought to follow through with us, too.\nBesides having great customer service, their food is good, too. I love their beef chimichaunga and it's delicious every time.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U3Ur2zPkMuP_v3tmVWG3OA", "review_id": "CWk2znKZDc6bUDuEDjE-eg", "text": "Ajo Al's has been one of my favorite locals only places in the Valley. The food is great, the portions are large, and the atmosphere is homey. It's the kind of place that feels like if you started coming every week, people would know your name.\n\nMy two favorite dinners are both specialties: Mushroom Enchiladas Blancas and Pollo Blanco Enchilada. Both have their delicious white jalape\u00f1o sauce. \n\nWhile you are here, check out the bathrooms. Very nice!", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9ZWAR-hqA6kSaHPnBGC9hQ", "review_id": "vCoGClO-FcMgZZSCKqFFzw", "text": "A favorite of mine. Probably the one restaurant that I've been to the most in the 10 years I've been here in Phoenix. Love the Mexican Short Stack.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3GU_u2p1OypHTGgUEcSxYg", "review_id": "-utuuvLr2qELyvXASwwPBA", "text": "I have been going to this place for years, but have been slacking lately... so I returned a couple of weeks ago. I was craving a chicken taco salad, and remembered how great theirs was. It is served in a tortilla bowl, and while I suppose you could eat the bowl, I don't... and go straight for the chicken...and there is plenty of chicken.. which is quite filling. It is shredded chicken on top of fresh greens, cheese, tomato, and a black olive or two. I had the italian dressing with my salad and my friend had the jalapeno ranch. We were both happy. The chips are hot and crispy, and the salsa is good. While I normally go during the week around happy hour time, I went on a Sunday afternoon. The service is great, the place is nice, and the bathrooms are clean, My favorite server was always Myra...but I'm not sure is she is there any longer.I will have to go back and check!", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8LAf67lQTjtsS98E55MYrg", "review_id": "OZR2QREDq2XwjtD1eVIzNA", "text": "I enjoy going here although it is far from authentic Mexican cuisine. You gotta get the mushroom brown sauce it's killer. I enjoy combo number eight with the brown sauce added. Stay away from all of the chicken dishes they are bland and dry.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D5J4mKahKvUBJUTWanZwdA", "review_id": "uKdG5G8oMGvdBscNyi-gVg", "text": "Mediocre at best. Not too tasty. Salsa blah, beans and rice too salty. Only thing I feel confident in recommending is the Mexican pizza app w/ chicken. Big enough to share.  Other than that, the price is too expensive for the food served.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "huE7A2WBkTJTyEr2K8Owzw", "review_id": "K7FL__UfZwVo-c7YBgAnzQ", "text": "Go here for happy hour... which I believe is until 6:30pm? Great deals on drinks and the food selection isn't too shabby either. \n\nWe (me & the  BF) ordered the chicken quesadilla per recommendation of the bartendress- great recommendation. That lil pocket of deliciousness is STUFFED with chicken and cheese plus you get all the naughty fixin's on the side (guac, sour cream, salsa...) as well.\n\nAll of the other food is still your standard, delicious Mexican... still very reasonably priced.\n\nDitching your vehicle is very convenient, plenty of parking in the back. Air conditioning is always 'full-blast.' Can order pitchers of margs frozen or on the rocks during happy hour.  \n\nCouldn't ask for more on a 115 degree day :)", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aQQn3GztQ_gTb0QOEnxyCg", "review_id": "_mOztqGQkpZ7TYvEhaEiAg", "text": "I had almost given up on Mexican food in Phoenix.  I tried this place on a Friday during lunch.  I had a combo meal that included a taco and cheese enchilada.  This restaurant is one of my new favorites.  The cheese enchilda was a great choice.  Excellent flavor.\n\nThe taco was also nice and crispy, and the beef had great flavor.\n\nThe chips and salsa were very good.  The salsa was not the best I have ever had, but very good.  I wish they would put the salsa in bowls.  I cant stand eating salsa off of plates.\n\nI will definitely return to this location.  Great food and service.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qVlXke5-Qm9Xr0SBcBTTnA", "review_id": "tpayLhLpBvEvhGYeZWX20g", "text": "to start with i went with my boyfriend at 330 on 9/10/11. there were only 5 tables of people there including us. after sitting down i realized the cushion was covered in chip crumbs and lettuce, clearly they had not been wiped off. after ordering the server Joe D didnt ask if i needed a straw or lemon for my water. then my boyfriend had to wait 10 minutes to get a refill on his pepsi. when i looked around i saw Joe D standing at the bar slurping from his drink while talking to the guy behind the bar. The table next to me were served burnt chips. when we got the food my chicken was dry. this place sucks! i had been there before about 10 years ago and it was great back then. lastly this company has no comment cards anywhere in the restaurant nor do they have a way to contact the restaurant or make complaints through the website. they must not care about their customers as much as they use to. i do not recommend. if you are looking for mexican there are better places in the central/biltmore area. the only good thing was the red sauce on the chimi but not enough to get me back.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2a-7cf9r2WscwX4mdLogUg", "review_id": "raT4SR-CAkk_66Td11yb8g", "text": "This is my go to lunch spot by work. Service is quick and the food is good. Definitely order the hot salsa with your food; the regular salsa is kind of bland. Menu is full of Mexican/American favorites. Nothing is really spectacular or revolutionary, but it's all pretty solid. I've never been disappointed.\n\nIf you're looking for decent Mexican food near the Biltmore/Camelback area, this is always a good choice.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lMPTQT0jf6-S7AxhMoOZzQ", "review_id": "7SoEkb3gEsZD3jZv7BuaqQ", "text": "One of my most favorite places to eat. I've been there no less than a 50 times over the years. Love the chips and salsa and everything I've tried has been delish.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wNqwKWaRjClmcKsoJJRFow", "review_id": "WtYWaXLDQ3YDuRf01BTSNw", "text": "I'm originally from L.A. and as I bitch about constantly, it is HARD to find good Mexican food in Phoenix and Ajo Al's was a bit of a disappointment. However if a step above Taco Bell works for you, then you'll love this place. My friends and I were on a kick for a time coming here, mainly because they have a decent Happy Hour. If anything, you should check these guys out for that. The restaurant itself is nice on the inside and they have a nice bar so you won't be disappointed if you want a drink and some munchies on the way home from work. My advice, if you're going to hit this place, is to grab a seat at the bar, order a drink and an appetizer, have maybe another drink (or two) then move on.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_jjIaczpcVDpHlH6l334rQ", "review_id": "KXeiBquzmdwCRJ0z7ltgdw", "text": "Oh so Yummy! Letter E lunch special!  I've been going to Al's for YEARS now.  They have some of the BEST Tex-Mex food anywhere!  Their chicken has *ALWAYS* been very moist and tasty.  I highly recommend trying them out!", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w52yAz_L3CTPsEzyUsDmDQ", "review_id": "eXAw4ihYXiQa5_r2h--2bQ", "text": "Ok, Ajo Al's is not really mexican food, but it's the best darn tex-mex you'll find in these parts.  To be fair, all Ajo Al's are not created equal.  I've eaten at the other two in Scottsdale, and this location is superior, by far.  Great food, great service, super strong margaritas, a girl couldn't ask for more.  I also appreciate their willingness to substitute on menu items.  Here I can get the pollo fundido with shredded beef, which is a big deal for me, considering I'm allergic to chicken.  If only more places were as awesome and as accommodating as Ajo Al's.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "THYIqfnLV54VZ_v2hCfq2Q", "review_id": "NfYULcQLLiZfVj48NmDNdA", "text": "Good, but nothing really outstanding.  Service is friendly and attentive here.  The salsa has quite a kick.  I ordered the Seafood Enchiladas.  Good flavor, wish they had a bit more of a cream sauce or something.  Unfortunately, they did a number on my digestive system the next day..  Good choice for Mexican but does not really stand out from any of the other various choices.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ooZaPgTECCBY_STW59jAFA", "review_id": "1svLmW5GMA1J7WhPJEic4g", "text": "Ordered steak fajitas which were very tough. Both the side servings of retried beans and rice were bland.  Overall there was a lack of favor as it seems their recipes do not allow for some spices.  A little cumin in the beans would make a huge difference   The rice was the most bland.  The  quantity was great but this is no trip to flavor town.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kjgPMGEco0VyyKJzyHff2Q", "review_id": "RZVlP3hqmynsQkUWXEboGA", "text": "Stopped in for a few drinks while my car was getting detailed across the street and I was pleasantly surprised by the great happy hour on a Saturday lunch!! We got cold beers and con queso dip! Our bill was less than $20 bucks and we had a great time at the bar talking with other regulars and the bartender!!", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WNCNmynlYmIkz2VeTlfVRw", "review_id": "Q_gDEHoTHgdqvQLlGYa_5g", "text": "I had a wonderful meal here on a Friday night. Not too busy and was seated in a quiet room in the back. I ordered the special \"candy jalapeno margarita\" to start. it was delicious and unique - it tasted like candy and then had a hint of spice as you swallowed. I ordered the combo #2, which was an enchilada, taco and rice and beans. The taco shell was warm, light and crisp....all fresh ingredients. My rice was perfectly cooked and the beans were authentic. Good service and good Mexican food.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fj1lOfoRoUtOz23pFuCSZA", "review_id": "z4LgMjiw9jsia45koeD7iA", "text": "Had lunch there yesterday.  The service was excellent but the food was not that great.  I had a cheese enchilada & a taco.  The enchilada was black from the chili sitting too long in the warmer and the taco was below par.  I ate it because I was so hungry but I should have sent it back.  I could have had a microwave dinner & done better.  Will not repeat that mistake again.\n                                     ArizonaBrad", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F2GEqt_mV95OQEiYPTQ4VQ", "review_id": "We2v7tb9otb8hvh_5wstOQ", "text": "Went here for lunch today.  The chips and salsa were terrible.  I ordered the steak fajitas.  The meat was good, but the veggies were burnt beyond recognition.  Good service.  Too expensive for quality of food.  I'd rather go to Macayos or Filibertos.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GjYhx_UBsndqJ5O0P7y3cw", "review_id": "RKpr7jCUscZGXU6zGICDQQ", "text": "This is always a hit.  It's my go-to Mexican restaurant in the area, and the food never disappoints.  I wouldn't call it terribly unique, but the food is really, really solid and they have lots of great options.  I love the taco salads and enchiladas especially.\n\nThe one thing I can't figure out is their salsa strategy.  There are chips and two different types of salsa.  One is served in a little cup and is way too spicy for me.  The other (delicious salsa) is served in a carafe, so you have to pour it in something to use it.  Puzzling, but not a huge problem.  I definitely recommend Ajo Al's.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "J3I2NClEbD1Xr8lOdjxlqQ", "review_id": "Me2mJdHEAAUWCQKSWRYhYg", "text": "Sour Topping.  REALLY?  You charge me $14 for a \"Chuy's Chimichanga\" and you serve it with sour topping?  I so wanted to make this a good review, or at the very least, a decent review, but I guess I'm gonna have to settle for a fair review.\n\nAbout 15 years ago, Ajo Al's was a decent Mexican Food place.  The didn't push any boundaries, and you could count on getting a good value for your money.  I dined here on almost on a weekly basis for lunch or dinner.  Since then, my life has taken me further east geographically as well as metaphysically and I guess the old adage that one can never go back is proven true by Ajo Als.\n\nThe wife and I were alone this Friday evening, and I've been jonesing for a chimi for a week now.  The opportunity to quench that thirst appeared with the thought of going to a place we've ignored for so long,  Piling into the rod, we tooled down Camelback toward the west, noticing the changes at Town and Country and the Collonade along the way - notes for future dining opportunites :-).  \n\nArriving at Ajo Al's, I notice they've built a new facade in the years since, or they've repainted, or it's been a heck of a long time.  The parking lot was about two-thirds full - this was my first clue.  We were seated quicklyin a booth, after refusing a table when there were like 5 booths available.  There was a raucous crowd at the bar, as this was happy-hour.  The chips and salsa arrived immediately, water and menus shortly after.  The chips are crispy, thin, lightly salted and fresh.  The mild salsa is your basic tomato sauce that rested near a can of chiles at some point in it's life, and the Hot Sauce was definitely hot, with an immediate tartness of red-chile and a nice followup burn.  \n\nThe drink special was something called a \"Coronarita\" and the waittress described it like a margarita with a Corona beer poured into it.  GAK!  That sounds absolutely disgusting as I asked the waittress if they cut you off if you cannot pronounce the name.  I ordered iced tea for me and Modelo Especial for my lovely companion.  For dinner I ordererd the only Chimichanga I could find on the menu, described as stuffed with steak and served enchilada style with sour cream on the side.  I also asked for all beans instead of the usual beans and rice sides.  My companion ordered the Ono Fish Tacos.\n\nWhen our food arrived, the first thing I noticed was the sour topping, not sour cream.  Even for sour topping, this must have been the bargain brand, as it was a consistency of melting jello, but it was white.  Flavor was non-existant.  I broke into the chimi that was glazed with a nice green sauce and a few shreds of lettuce.  It was hot and aromatic, and I was three bites into it before I got any steak.  Worse than that, it was skirt steak.  As in, some clever marketing genius thought, \"Hey, if we use the fajita's in the chimi's we don't have to make machaca, or shred anything and it's really multi-purposing our base ingredients!\"  Bad choice.  The skirt steak was tough and chewy and the only real flavor was the marinade flavor that struck me first as soy sauce - an odd ingredient for \"Mexican\".\n\nThe wife loved her fish tacos.  She said they were flavorful and fresh, and came with a couple of sauces, rice and beans.  I thought the tacos looked plain and industrial-quality.  However, we both agreed that the beans had a good, savory flavor.  \n\nThe service was adequate, the noise from the happy-hour drunks in the bar was obnoxious and the restaurant never got more than half full.  On a Friday night.  I remember the day when you had to wait 45 minutes for a table on Friday nights.  But that Ajo Al's is gone and the imposter in it's place is hardly the same.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6ts41fCsDKHbFZaKOMNmVQ", "review_id": "qIlBhVu1lylwMv-dHngyug", "text": "The portions you get at Ajo Als are crazy town! I ordered a taco and a tamale for lunch and I have never seen a tamale that gigantic before! Both were super tasty and I would for sure order them again! \n\nThe chips and salsa are good. The service was a wee bit slow, we went on a Sunday afternoon and there weren't many people there.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PDtehSZUrvIShkZlhnUarg", "review_id": "ZtGRrrYoVLVcuZMlc9JliA", "text": "Went there on a Saturday night and the parking lot was almost empty (should have clued us in).\n\nVery average food -- not the kind anyone would want to pay for or that they couldn't make at home.  The Spanish rice was like Rice-a-Roni out of a box.  The beans/cheese was okay, but who can screw that up?  The steak fajitas tasted funny like the beef was aged, but the waitress said it was a marinade.  I pushed it to the side and ate some of the peppers and onions instead. \n\nThe salsa was bad tasting.  One was too hot, the other was weak and had a odd sweet aftertaste -- maybe mix the two together?  Still, it didn't taste fresh made.  I can't imagine any Mexican restaurant in the southwest surviving at all without good salsa.  The chips themselves were okay.\n\nVery, very blah food.  Why bother having a restaurant if you're going to be so average?  Don't bother going.  I could cook better and I'm not even that good of a cook.\n\nThe building itself looks like with a little work it could be a pretty place, but it's kinda run down right now.  The \"Now Serving Brunch\" sign was at the front door, but it was 10:00 p.m.  They are asleep at the wheel over there.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pEVf8GRshP9HUkSpizc9LA", "review_id": "l6YJTv2esmZgpcKrF2fNkw", "text": "I've driven by this place so many times and never stopped in, but was glad we checked it out yesterday.  The atmosphere is quite nice, the service was ok, but the food was tasty.  I thoroughly enjoyed my mushroom enchiladas...yummy and the lunch portion was just the right size!  Beware...the food comes out piping hot and takes a long time to cool down.  The chips and salsa were really good too.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iFKcbaQD-4Cl_bmQgVHwKA", "review_id": "0ohLBQ3Gs-nNrraIAzbPKQ", "text": "I have been in the industry for years and I really don't like giving reviews like this. I really enjoy the food and have been here many times over the years, but the service I received tonight was bad and it was only a to-go order. I understand the restaurant was very busy for a Thursday night, but I tried calling four times and never got an answer. When I informed the manager who took my order once I arrived he just shrugged and said 'It's busy'. The food came out in a timely manner. When I arrived back to collect my order, there was no hostess/host at the front door for at least three minutes. Once I was greeted, the service was very impersonal. I am just disappointed with my experience and I am glad I took the food to-go. I really enjoy the food here, and I really hope that this review doesn't fall on deaf ears. Service really needs to improve, even on unusually busy nights.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RK84F1D5HddOfiIWbdWJFg", "review_id": "xEu1fPf5MDMpaclFTyaJUg", "text": "Great Mexican food, good portions and reasonable prices. Staff was courteous and served in a timely manner.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SDwNym_yVoAhIbmqkgNVuw", "review_id": "e5v8R-6bZPB5jv9Po9XVzg", "text": "I've passed this place several times and finally ate there. I've been twice now and the food is decent. The pomegranate margaritas are awesome! They have a good selection of things and are usually quick with service. It's not amazing but its been pretty good both times.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_E8bCGlloqFYa-FDVmTMMw", "review_id": "PbUMaEFDSBa82CRCs96N2Q", "text": "This has been our neighborhood go-to restaurant when we want something predicable--great drinks, delicious and filling food, and friendly service. Ajo Al's has never let us down. Love the tacos Miranda & the skinny margaritas for something a little on the lighter side.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Yb29nRv-CP8wUUIYSuDFww", "review_id": "ZvzRWefBiXD6x9h3UwIAhA", "text": "I am not sure why everyone loves this place so much.   I went here many years ago and I liked it better then.   Chips were good, salsa was tasty but not very spicy.  I asked our server whether the red or green chile was spicier.  He stated the salsa was hotter than either of them.  I am glad he was honest but I was a little disappointed.  I had the spinach enchiladas which were actually quite tasty.  Wait staff was very attentive.    It's not terrible, but I like my mexican food with a little sting to it!", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RxjMkVg0oJSW9ryGbu5fBg", "review_id": "hTkJNowjhxwDH6omnNsUhQ", "text": "Our favorite Mexican food place here in Phoenix. It's a New Mexico style place so if you are looking for traditional style this isn't your place. We always get the Pollo con Queso. The spiced cream cheese is amazing.  Hot and fresh chips with salsa.  The mild salsa is a bit too sweet for me but I love their hot. Service is usually excellent.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "suNbqhfBRYyd-9yMSXx02w", "review_id": "W-P0Dlc4h_pWoPdGeqcouQ", "text": "I have been to the Ajo Al's in Glendale, but have only eaten the Pizza Nortena (AMAZING!) but went to the one on 16th st and Camelback and was less then pleased with, not only the service we DIDN'T get, but the food was no bueno. \nChips and salsa came immediately. Water was already on the table in a pitcher melting and sweating away, making for a not-so-pleasant mess to stick one's arm in. Salsa was blah-no flavor at all. Chips were good, but, they are chips...\nAfter sitting for 20 minutes waiting to order (two other tables sat after us, ordered and were eating already) Ordered the steak fajitas without any sides and no tortiallas. Fajitas came, with sides (what a waste) that I didnt ask for, and the fajitas were chicken, NOT the steak I had ordered, and to top it all off, they were burnt on the bottom, and continued to burn as they sizzled on the skillet they bring them on. (smokey burnt smelly mess in my opinion) Definitely won't be going back to this location ever again. Hopefully my experience isn't valley wide and I will have better luck at the Glendale one, IF I go back.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XTJM-IkRS0DC9fzJz4-Hig", "review_id": "eemMsGEv9sovcQtsOhAzyw", "text": "Awesome as always !", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "p4SNP70HYUpK_wXhRpIcFQ", "review_id": "aKB8Cqrl3c_Hp7V7OmbysA", "text": "Their portion sizes are enormous.  I was part of a party of six and we ordered their nachos as an appetizer. Those nachos alone could have served as the meal. Nice selection of excellent flavored margaritas. Their chicken enchiladas were tasty, including the red sauce, which was moderately spicy. Their sopapillas are the highlight of the menu. Not since living in New Mexico have I had such fresh and fluffy sopapillas. Pass on the option to have them served with ice cream or sugar. Have them served plain and then drizzle them with honey. It's makes for a great dessert. Another highlight is Ajo Al's Southwestern ambiance, which provides for a nice, relaxed atmosphere. This is a great place for dinner with family or friends.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YVK9az5yUFbpQchy0DYUeA", "review_id": "0Bn_19kgh2_z_9q_ejri1w", "text": "Good place.   I like to do \"working lunches\" here from time to time.  The food is pretty good, the service is usually pretty good too.  One thing we found odd, which is not really advertised is if you want a \"skinny margarita\" the current prices is $8.50 and if you want a \"double\" the cost is $14.50.  At that price I am looking at Ztejas instead (which is right up the street).  But overall, I would think most people would enjoy the experience here and it is a place we frequent.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9Tzqb8D0u88dP-k3StDsvw", "review_id": "b-7UK1zbUISKChz2d3_VBQ", "text": "This used to be our go to Mexican place, and we still eat there once every few weeks, but I have to admit its been a little hit or miss the last few years. The service is still pretty good and I still really enjoy my carnitas tacos a lot! We've had a couple instances where we got the chicken salad carbon and the chicken just wouldn't be marinated one night. Or the salsa would just taste a bit off. But overall, it's a really comfortable place with a pleasant atmosphere to get pretty good food.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "edN7PqFHbQZ9EPcK8znrzg", "review_id": "CpA-NV_bYrIzO0_KljlxZg", "text": "My husband introduced me to Ajo Al's and it's become one of my favorite Mexican food restaurants in AZ! Love their salsa and the menu food is always fantastic. The service is good and fast. We had my husband's birthday dinner here and they were great about accommodating our large group.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HGBBuv3Xf3v-xQ2bhVS0sA", "review_id": "aF8JlLeAZTUv7s6IVPpQvg", "text": "Great place! The salsa is so good I eat too much of it every time. Pollo con Queso was so good too. Anything that has a pound of cream cheese on it is right by me.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M_ANCS3xO0F5B0CwrpWcCA", "review_id": "DXt8mNiGcNdCcUsFrjMR1g", "text": "The last time I came here I wasn't too impressed but yesterday I went with a friend for lunch and I really liked it. The chips and salsa they serve you when you first sit down are average but I liked how they do give you two types of salsa right off the bat. No need to ask for a spicier one. I ordered the Poco Polla con Queso off the lunch menu. It came with rice and beans for $9.00. It was quite a lot of food for lunch and I ended up taking half of it home with me. I got the black beans and they were pretty good but a little bland. So was the rice. I had to salsa to both of them to give them a little more flavor. But the Poco Polla was excellent and I would go back again.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7Ki1_Yo8LDIGyCGPQpgFMQ", "review_id": "wcI_Yo12KfxShmAxAeCe8w", "text": "Ajo Al's is a pretty solid Mexican restaurant for Phoenix.  All of the traditional favorites that you're used to ordering are well executed.  The staff are friendly and helpful.  The margaritas are tasty.  Check out the tacos morango or the queso dip.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e-mbJpcRxoyLrIlgmW_apg", "review_id": "cWsgIKgP8UzKCJQ1hkhfTA", "text": "Love this place !", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M-BGCnX5oMf7U8rdFImbMw", "review_id": "t1HP6EJSf52tkh9AV9S6hQ", "text": "Good was ok. Not as good as it had been. Lots of mistakes by the server. Why are there screaming kids in the bar??", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_p9EnnLQg6KDlIRU2fYEJA", "review_id": "p1kkTTICZO9qFrEGh986PQ", "text": "One of the better Mexican Restaurants in Phoenix & one of my favorites. A very good selection here, I like that they have a Chicken Mole dish, which seems hard to find.  Waaaay better than the overrated Manual's & that Tee Pee Mexican place, which are more like on the level of Del Taco....ew!", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q9zdZyN95FNX9Q9vJK_jWg", "review_id": "y2Di_RYF4hVMvCO09Y9nIQ", "text": "Food was good, but service wasn't comparable.\nThe alcoholic drinks took a long time and the margarita was too thick (hadn't melted the entire time we were there), then the Bloody Mary was \"eh\" & I never got my extra olives. Seemed like they were under-staffed for the lunch crowd. No one appeared happy; they were polite, but not much enthusiasm. \nProbably won't go back.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YVK9az5yUFbpQchy0DYUeA", "review_id": "OIgFzHbQQpGtWUOeIPe-lg", "text": "I have been coming here for years.  Love the mellow vibe of sitting in the bar, sports is on super low volume and nice place to just hang out and relax with a quiet conversation.  Food is pretty good, won't knock your socks off or anything, but okay.  Lately, I think they have reduced their portion size and raised their prices, although I can't confirm that it just seems that is what they are doing.  Which is fine, not trying to pig out or anything, but then again, most people like a great bargain (and perhaps some leftovers for street tacos in the morning - if you are like me anyway).  \n\nI did want to add something.  I think I have talked about this before, but not sure.  Their cheese queso dip is the BEST IN THE VALLEY and you WILL NOT BEAT IT.  Recently, they started servicing sonoran hot dogs (awwww yeaaah, you know that's Attorney Steve's weak spot).  But anyhow, instead of ordering the hot dog their way, order it PLAIN with a bowl of the queso cheese sauce.  Then, when your dog comes, dip it into the cheese sauce with each bite.  If that is not the best thing you have ever had, respond to me on yelp telling me ATTORNEY STEVE YOU ARE A TOTAL MORON!!  I will deal with it if you do.  But yeah, that is DA BOMB sonoran dog.  \n\nThat being said, I always speak my mind.  The hot dog bun itself is a bit dry.  I really think they should serve those wrapped in aluminum to keep the bun soft and fresh. Also, ARE YOU KIDDING ME $9.99 FOR THE DOG ARE YTOU OUT OF YOUR MIND?  \n\nAnyway, we always go back, but based on their pricing schemes we are not regulars.  Still a great place to drop in, but that's a once every other month deal for me.   Keep in mind, if you have business clients, it is still a good place to take them.  Easy parking, good service, etc.  \n\nHave fun, and find your sizzle!\n\nAttorney Steve, the business and real estate lawyer.\nhttp://www.attorneysteve.net", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zHZFa3kRvcJ-81uzrcnqGA", "review_id": "Ims3nJs9GMCAj08kHqPBbw", "text": "Okay food. If you go at lunch, prepare to wait a long time for your food. If you have the time, the chicken fajitas are pretty good (although it's like pulling teeth if you want more than two tortillas for a huge plate of veggies and a couple chunks of meat).", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7deNp_F0UfBlRvCUqYCWSA", "review_id": "dA6AdeWRiUYUurKGga8b_Q", "text": "Ok this is how my evening started:My friend Katy and I walked into Aunt Chilada's restaurant At Squaw Peak on 6/28/2014 to have a awesome dinner. The place had a few parties going on, but as usual it seemed under staffed. So my friend and I sat down and we were given chips and salsa and a bottle of water. About 5-10 minutes later a family came in with small children and after about another 5 minutes or so,  all of sudden a waiter comes out and looked me right in the eye and went to the other table and took their order. Turned around and went back in to the kitchen. Of course this pissed me off. We got up and hostess saw me I explained what happen she said it was her fault. That did not make it OK. The waiter should have said something to us and didn't. So we left Aunt Chilada's in discuss and went down the road to Ajo Al's for a awesome meal and great service..\n\nSo now we are at Ajo Al's for the first time and I was speechless when I walked out. The service was outstanding our waitress was Theresa who was very professional & friendly. And the food was excellent. As another Yelper  - Steve V was right about the Cheese Queso Dip it was very tasty.\n\nI will be going back to Ajo Al's again soon.", "business_id": "0K35eGvzVRZEirNo5v_WfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "mLfjeWUJnNiqHEye3I6qug", "review_id": "s0JDzpmaklgAYYobKbykUw", "text": "If you've ever driven down Indian School Road near 21st street you may have wondered about The Toy Box with its assorted classic cars on display in its front window.  Sure, TTB works on a fair number of great old cars but don't be intimidated.  Phil, Andy and the whole crew are a great bunch and work on all types of cars.  You'll get honest service at a great price and, most likely, will make a few new friends.\nThe crew here has worked on my '72 3.0 CS for several years now.  First, it was to finish the restoration I'd contracted with another shop then to change out my carburetor jets so the car would pass emissions.  With an old car, no matter its degree of restoration, there is always work to do and TTB has since worked on my air conditioning unit, suspension and drive train.  I wouldn't trust my car anywhere else.  If you have a classic this is the best shop in town.  But if you're looking for a shop for your daily driver, give them a chance too.  An honest repair shop.  What a concept!", "business_id": "m6vwfpZSuAdsArtbVZ4-NQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ftZ334GUIzawAo3RCagjOA", "review_id": "zM6QyO9jB21as42FYLBIRg", "text": "The words \"trust\" and \"auto mechanic\" rarely belong in the same sentence.   Having owned many cars over the years, I've experienced a very full range of mechanics.  After driving by The Toy Box countless times, my impression of it was that it was a boutique muscle car place.  When a friend told me that he had all of his cars serviced there for years I was intrigued.  I took my 2002 Tahoe in for an eval and Phil and his team were thorough and objective in their analysis and explanation.  I liked that they weren't \"selling\" or pushy but really just matter of fact in giving me my options--- from keeping it running and stable to really fixing it up.   Their rate is extremely competitive and they over-delivered on timing and service.  If anything, I think they need to work on their marketing as they're a real gem in a field of otherwise sketchy players.", "business_id": "m6vwfpZSuAdsArtbVZ4-NQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "J_n70YbHOLw5rkPrwhSoEQ", "review_id": "TwmbNfTyRXkPPTe5z-gweA", "text": "THANK YOU TOY BOX!!\nI took my car to the Toy Box to have them take a second look at $800 worth of work - strut replacement - that another valley mechanic had quoted me.  Turns out there was nothing wrong with my struts and they saved me $800!!  Their honesty and integrity will be remembered and they have gained a customer for life!  Thanks again Phill and crew...you guys are the best!!", "business_id": "m6vwfpZSuAdsArtbVZ4-NQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OYUwt54oMEfvxM7ouaZCMA", "review_id": "Pvp-Ig1nh_qfL6oKqZerpQ", "text": "First off I don't know why it says they are closed, they did just recently move locations though. I was extremely happy with their service! I had 3 different quotes and will say that Scott really listened to what I needed and came up with an excellent product. I had him install carpet through out the house and guest house and install tile in the bathroom and guest house entry. To compare the other quotes he was priced right (very similar to one quote) and lower than Empire (Which I would NEVER EVER USE) Empire tried to quote an inferior product and still was higher and used pressure sales person (typical bate and switch). But Scott's Custom Flooring came in did a beautiful job and their clean-up was good too. Thank you Scott - I have already recommended you to 3 people looking for work!", "business_id": "8Sg9zTcQhFWC2MW3jUQhwA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k8NYm7IY9CZh9c7Dj4wV-w", "review_id": "v83ofBJGSsGBq-s-TXDe2A", "text": "Honest, honest, honest.  Best way to describe Scott!  What a treat to know you can trust a business.  \nI hired Scott to add some tile to my home.  He arrived at my home and after assessing the situation, told me not to proceed.  He could have so easily taken my money.  His honesty cost him a sale but as soon as I need any flooring done, I will call Scott again!  \nCall Scott's flooring with full confidence!", "business_id": "8Sg9zTcQhFWC2MW3jUQhwA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xsCG6G8GjMimBtE8SmpqYQ", "review_id": "W2hrZnX-0GoXahj-2Y514w", "text": "I dealt with Roxy.  I scheduled an appointment for her to come to my house to measure and bring me some samples.  On the day of the appointment she called to tell me that she did not have the samples with her but she did want to come by and measure and see the other flooring in my house to try and match.  When she got to my house, she kept mentioning a tile which looked like wood- which I told her specifically that I did not want tile.\nThen when she told me her pricing ($3/sq ft) for installation.  I told her that she was double the price of others.  She explained that her company has to hire a subcontractor and then still make a profit.  So- they are basically a middle man.  \nShe then stated that she would come back the next day and bring some samples.  She never showed up or called.  Very unprofessional.  \nMy suggestion is to eliminate the middle man and find someone who installs themselves.", "business_id": "8Sg9zTcQhFWC2MW3jUQhwA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lBMCBwbAhfgb5oKqilA7CA", "review_id": "Xwfc7ULQwlCBTDt55Dz6Ew", "text": "I used Scotts Flooring a year ago to put in new hardwood floors throughout my house. From the start things ran smoothly. They gave me a fair quote and showed up on time to all appointments. The floors went in smoothly and looked great. Why the two stars? Well the job was never really finished. We had Scotts take out about two inches thick of satillo tile and repaced with hardwood flooring. We have a fireplace with same flooring. They took it out for us as well and replaced it with a different tile that matched the floors. The replacement tile had very sharp edges and i have a baby so I asked them to round the edges or something. They said they had done all that was paid for and washed their hands of the issue. Which was true, the fireplace was not included in the original quote and i told them I would pay to have it completed well, but I think they had other projects to move onto and were done with me. After several no return calls i gave up and sought my own solutions. On top of that the installer left several gaps in the flooring between the cabinets and the wood. They came in to fix it, but their fixing the gap looked messy and they still missed lots of spots that were never completed. I eventually gave up trying to get their help. They had their money and were done with my needs. My floors looked great and if you're not taking out two inches worth of satillo tile you probably won't have the gap issues we had and they'll probably do a good job. If you're replacing satillo, really do your research and do not pay in full until you've gone over every single crack in the floor.", "business_id": "8Sg9zTcQhFWC2MW3jUQhwA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pDSMS-IW5wyZK0XBi4jnDw", "review_id": "7nUbX6J0ckK9mCiXf6aRoA", "text": "Weak.  This place is a far cry from the Mill Ave. location in Tempe.  Gone now.  Long Wong's quality is lost on this place.  I had pizza and wings and my slice was literally microwaved to heat it up after I ordered.  Bad, bad, bad.  Wings have always been decent, but there's really no reason to go there ever again.", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WK2Jh-uBmeqH7oI9IxfSHA", "review_id": "Quw2yvgEy5n4_MnamT7-ug", "text": "The wings at this LW were fantastic.  Not battered, but deep friend how they should be.  They were crispy and well done with a sauce that tastes fantastic (I got the hot).  From a wings standpoint, it totally gets a 4.5.  \n\nI tried the ribs and they were pretty bad.  Everything else looked good though.  \n\nIf you want hot wings, this is the place to go.  I only wish they had some sort of hot-teriyaki sauce.  Oh well, can't be perfect.", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MXrc-BGk8PmHuLmOfojkEw", "review_id": "iu0Bd9RcCjV0bIKmT6Aj4A", "text": "A far cry from the South Scottsdale location. The wings I ordered were ice cold! when I brought them back to the counter, the lady said nothing and threw them into a microwave. I kid you not! If you want good wings, try another location. PROS : I didn't get e-coli.", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ODhV53XhesCBLJVfGsJGNA", "review_id": "FTgAbptYvfQ2cx4Utnm_wQ", "text": "Growing up in Phoenix, I have always eyed Long Wong's while in the family car.  \n\n\"Is it Chinese food?\"\n\nNo.\n\nMy friend had taken me there yesterday for lunch.  She had claimed these are the best wings ever and I was a bit skeptical.  I mean, what can be better than Buffalo Wild Wings?\n\nI had ordered the Honey-Hot and my friend got Medium.  Upon first bite, it was pure bliss!  The wings were deep-fried perfectly and the sauce had me burning up with a sweet after-taste.\n\nThis is by far the best place for wings!  If only they'd kick out annoying high school brats...  XD!", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Zg_M3iwTqOgp-2i6Usyftg", "review_id": "u_pu6nD2L9Muje-ItgrP4g", "text": "Growing up in Phoenix this was THE place to go to get wings! Before their redecorating back in 09' it was very \"cozy\" and very \"loud\" (I'm saddened to see it \"toned down\" after the redecoration) on the outside.\n\nThis is THE place to go for a great deal on wings. 12 for $5? 50 for $24? Hell yeah man! They deep-fry them perfectly - they're still juicy in the middle; the mild, medium, hot, suicide, teriyaki, bbq, honey hot, is really delicious. My family and I love mixing up the teriyaki and medium sauce to give it a great sweet/hot/tangy flavor.\n\nWhen I moved to Tempe, I missed the place; and the other ones - Mill (even though they closed, I still tried them)? Scottsdale? Mesa? Uh, no. Nowhere NEAR as fantastic as compared to the first and original Long Wongs in Phoenix, AZ. I've even ate at the Long Wongs Bars and Grills - the prices were too much for me, 6 for $5? No thanks. I love it as they also take your food to your seats, but always remember to clean up after yourselves! The trash can is the huge Hippo statue by the door ;) The staff and owners are really awesome and sweet, I love playing Pinball and the old retro 80's arcade games while waiting for my food.\n\nThe second best Long Wongs I would have to give props to is the one on Indian School Rd - we found this other gem while the original Long Wongs was still remodeling (and they had given a list of other locations).", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XqMkm-DD9VsdcKx2YVGhSA", "review_id": "F4sBeJG5cT4yEwaNDVWuCA", "text": "I remember moving here about 5 years ago wondering what the heck is Long Wongs.  First thought of course was Chinese food, but boy was I surprised when people were talking about their wings.  Chinese people don't eat chicken wings!?  Well, behold my friends they serve burgers and fries too - whoa! (Joey Lawrence)  I must say this local chain is pretty cool.  This particular location showcases a lot of pictures of local patrons on their walls.  It's a little pooper kinda place, but I'll survive.  They definitely have some ba-donka-donk butt and thunder thigh items on their menu!  If you need some decent take out food by all means, enjoy!", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mpPyEwfBW-n7p8jeDFFL8Q", "review_id": "GtFpH_gYBVlKUVFv885K5g", "text": "First driving up to long wong's I was like where are we??? Looked like a  little hippy shack.Thought it was the cutest funky unorganized place. Walked in and its even more unorganized with picures and trinkets! haha i loved it very cute especially the pink Marilyn Monroe water bottle( i wanted to secretly snatch!) Got our order within 10 mins and played pinball to pass the time. Ordered Medium hot and honey hot. not to bad  wish the honey hot were a little more sweeter and my fries were a little soggy but  the medium hot wings  were just right as my mouth can not take to much heat. I would  go back and try the rest of the flavors.\nxoxo", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RAWy3YCE-jwfyuGvwzUaqQ", "review_id": "lNV6j2o3PEIbo9TLd1rmrw", "text": "Long Wongs. How do I Love your Chicken Wings. Well these are pretty near heaven. The price seals the deal. Really don't need to say much else. Oh their Cupcakes rock and the Cheese sticks too. They sell other things too but why? Not so keen on the $5 12\" pizza though. Ugh.", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8KmHPVzyBW45_tXX8zU5mA", "review_id": "Z7nRwkBCkRqPTvaNFaTBtw", "text": "I don't know if their food is good and frankly, I don't care. All I know is that I have NEVER in my life been so appalled at the horrible level of customer service at this location and I'll never go back. I called in my order one night and was told it would be 15 minutes. When I got there (20 minutes later) my order wasn't ready. I waited an extra 15 minutes before asking how long it would be. When the cashier turned around to find our how much longer, the ex-con looking a*hole of a fry cook in the back shouted some obscenities at me, called me a liar about how long I had been waiting, and that was pretty much all I needed to hear before demanding a refund and walking out the door. Long Wong's can suck a fatty; personally I wish that nasty eyesore had stayed closed.", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Nnqp0pTG4QZGvtjpbJR4aw", "review_id": "Xskd0SigaDiHoRxYjw8hyw", "text": "No, the \"quaint\" building on Thomas doesn't look like a 5 star restaurant, but they've got the best wings I've found in Phoenix.  By far.  Oregano's, Buffalo Wild Wings, none of them compare with the greasy, spicy, juicy perfection of Long Wong's wings.  And they've got great prices.  My family of 4 will frequently order the bucket of 72 wings, for only $32.52.  For those of you who are curious, that's only 45 cents a wing!  Every day of the week!  We love the Hot and Honey Hot in particular, but all are delicious.  Although, the BBQ and Garlic Parmesan are a little too sauce-y for me.\n\nSome others have criticized the service; I've never had a problem.  That being said, they do seem to have a limited staff.  Every time I've gone the same man and woman have been managing the restaurant.  It does get crowded around dinner time and there isn't really a clear system of lines for those who are picking up and those who are ordering.  Also, when they're busy you may not be able to call ahead.  Superbowl Sunday the phones were constantly busy so I ended up having to go in and order there, then wait.  But overall I've found the service to be just fine and the staff to be pleasant.\n\nNot a place for a romantic dinner, but if you wanna see how comfortable you really are with your SO, take them here and watch each other stuff your faces with wing-goodness.  Yum", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hac8HebtWiR0H2WmPg9AOg", "review_id": "Fuw98dnuakyLKQLlGZjKSA", "text": "Really good prices but I would stray from the wings. It is very greasy so beware!", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5_C2KNifxj1BYRZrMybJVw", "review_id": "wHVhqXCJhS1sEKR3_xIYiA", "text": "I always used to love the wings from here but in the past two years they have gone downhill...Customer service blows and the wings hardly have any meat on them.  Try another location they are all not the same.. Marcias Long Wongs in S. Phx is much better", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LZ86tqJTvDdHHD68oluGQA", "review_id": "8lIiAsnoI7d6rwPZU-Gp0Q", "text": "The original. The best. The undisputed CHAMP of burgers, wings and all things in between in Phoenix. Ron has been serving it up for 30 years.\n\nHe's from Buffalo - he knows wings. Everything else - the burgers, the dogs, and even the Indian Fry Bread - are fantastic. Have only $5 for lunch? Ron's got you covered with the Fat Ass Special.\n\nPERFECT to watch football and basketball games in. Great local family crowd. Do NOT settle for imitations - make the trip to the ORIGINAL Long Wong's at 28th St. & Thomas!", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hb49IsEZltm85wLz3uMrmw", "review_id": "2EyPwe40YII11qdRrl8owQ", "text": "The hot wings, medium wings, bbq wings, and even the mild wings here are bursting with flavor! The nachos here are super simple and lack luster. Just nacho cheese sauce with yellow corn chips. No pico de gallo, guacamole, or meat. I see a lot of people ordering hamburgers at this place that is known for their wings. I have not tried a burger yet but they are popular so they must be half way decent. This place would get 5 stars if they had beer and if the place was bigger. When they are crowded during lunch you can be left eating out in the heat on their picnic tables. If you love wings and have not been to Long Wong's you are missing some tasty bird.", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "55-K5KXdbrUGQCNF8z3hHQ", "review_id": "SUKuboH7DMfyHzspBjPBpw", "text": "The wings are great! I prefer the hot wings.\n\nThe rest of the menu varies. Sometimes their burgers are really good, but it seems it changes sometimes..\n\nThe wings are always good, though.", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u-IdKmC7u9AFlypEPi_16g", "review_id": "NCUBvORFVf_C7muDcd3R2A", "text": "when you walk in its old school which is cool and the outside is cool but the food was medioca just a bit i would not give the a second shot now a different location maybe...", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HFzJb1EnBsB6fD5s-9fXUA", "review_id": "nO7D-nT_cEaLLBDviqgQIQ", "text": ".I ordered the pizza and 2 dozen wings for me and a friend.  The wings weren't cooked as I asked....they were very wet rather than extra crispy and they gave only two small plastic cups of ranch, you know the ones I'm taking about, can't even fit the tip of a wing in the cup. After 8 wings the ranch was gone. \n\nAs for the pizza...it is NOT fresh...I think it's actually a frozen pizza.  Was horrible and I couldn't even eat more than one slice...waste of my money.\n\nThe place is very dirty. The kitchen is falling apart, it makes me gag just looking at it. The dining area is filled with too much junk. It would be better if they take half the junk out of there and rid themselves of those old and unused arcade machines, broken toys and clocks and sun bleached decorations.\nDusting is not a priority. If a big gust of wind comes in when someone opens the door you better cover your food.\n\n\nI think the only reason this place is somewhat busy at times is because there really isn't any other place in the immediate area. I also think people go there because it USED to be good.", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z1d41r8kLY9MKoMacaiXWg", "review_id": "CHcJXp7g2lXwcP2zuJEaJg", "text": "I ordered a dozen garlic Parmesan wings and a order of fried zucchini. Although they weren't the worst wings I've had, they definitely were no where close to being the best. The wings were cold, probably due to the gallon of wet sauce they were covered in. The zucchini was burnt. I was skeptical pulling into the parking lot because it looked like a carnival. Let me just say it looked the same way inside. The dining room was covered in carnival toys and looked like they haven't dusted in years. They had hand made menus all over the place. We also had a homeless visitor come in to our table and ask for money so he could eat. One word for this place YUK!", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1Fm7fpJq15ggZHJuYPkKRA", "review_id": "WU8TF1gFifRkovsJoMbiAQ", "text": "If you could imagine what a restaurant would look like if you gave someone acid and told them to do some interior decorating, I am pretty sure this would be the outcome.  The outside includes statues of geese, hippos, buffalo's,  and assortment of other creatures.  The inside is wall to wall with stuff from Humpty Dumpty to an American flag to totem pole.   If only the food compared with this quirky atmosphere...\n\nLong Wong's gets one star because the FOOD WAS AWFUL.  I ordered boneless chicken wings.  They were so hard and inedible that I broke my plastic fork trying to stab one to pick it up.  I am not talking a little freezer burn here but am talking hard as a rock.  The medium buffalo wing sauce was hot but had no flavor.  I also had a hot dog.  The bun was super stale and fell apart as I tried to eat the hot dog.  \n\nThe Costco style tables were filthy.  My child's high chair table is cleaner after she eats than the table we sat at.\n\nIf you bring your own food and table, you can enjoy the atmosphere. Otherwise, I highly don't recommend.", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "k4-6lakq7t3kCgbvPxcuvg", "review_id": "XyIqR5Fa5Tx44p8Cx4j84Q", "text": "The best hot wings in the Valley.  Hell, in the World.  I love their hot wings.  I recently spent 5 months on bed rest in Good Sam Hospital (a very rough pregnancy) and my husband would have to go get me Long Wong's Hot Wings just to satisfy my intense craving for them.   \n\nWhat I like best about them is that they are well cooked so they aren't fatty, with big fat deposits in the chicken skin itself.  Nothing is grosser to me than biting into a chicken wing and getting a big mouthful of greasy, fatty flabby chicken skin.  YUCK.   Long Wong's wings are deep fried and come out meaty and chewy and little bit crispy.  Delicious!  Kinda like the perfectly browned skin on the Thanksgiving turkey, but covered in delicious hot wing sauce.  Someone once complained that they were similar to chicken jerky and I think that was a compliment!  The way they are cooked you can appreciate the meat and crispy skin and the sauce and you don't have to muck through a heavy breading or flabby, fatty chicken skin.  \n\nTheir $5 cheese pizza isn't bad either.  And for some odd reason their fountain Pepsi is somehow more yummy than most fountain dispensed Pepsi at other restaurants.  I don't know if they can adjust the mixture and in this case they are running a stronger Pepsi mixture?  All I know is it's better than most places.\n\nGood cheap food.  I like it.", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9kGOMnmSAXZHyNeRKydmzA", "review_id": "MNDxjURlqbJtTeCrKR3e-Q", "text": "My husband and I are new to Phoenix and have decided to try as many local places as possible. Intrigued by the outside decor, we ventured into this odd place. We ordered 2 meals and sat at a greasy, dirty table. \nOur wings and burger arrived and we were thoroughly disappointed. The wings (some spicy ranch and some garlic Parmesan) were soggy from the grease and extra chewy. The burger appeared to have been  put in the fryer with the wings. The bun was soggy and the patty doused in pepper. \nThey did try to make their greasy food healthier by handing out sandwich bags with carrots and ranch. Good effort. \nThe one star it gets is for decor and fries. The fries are great, just covered in salt (shake then it off and they will be fine.) The decor will keep you entertained and avoid awkward silences.", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I_Y47QFSdnZwZuN6IygWwQ", "review_id": "QN7jv-K02w56CgwaQfL2tQ", "text": "I've been eating here since the 80s when they opened, we used to hit the place before the Friday night bar hop.  No matter what the other reviews say, I still think this place has some of the best wings I've ever had.  I will drive across the city 21 miles for their wings.", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pCsr7fXL6DMdd1olKopNbA", "review_id": "N6dqbvnsKJMdDv_OV1DcAQ", "text": "We went there because of the ridiculous stuff that they had outside their building, and the inside was no different. But it was fun to go to. It's known for their hot wings, but the burgers that we ordered were amazing! Also the wings were drenched in sauce and tasted really good as well. It was a fun place to eat at, definitely recommend it for the wings and burgers.", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h31sfRkSZMVevBGnTFgnaQ", "review_id": "rzKmALndJ1iwGCbEHNltWQ", "text": "I love the cheap pizza & wings. Great food, great prices but it irritates the hell out of me that they always call the numbers out in Spanish.  I have to keep looking at the food being brought out to see if I recognize what I ordered.  That's just rude.", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SMZX9Nh1MhDWFYs8I9-6UQ", "review_id": "G779RFuCntxS9CCbsNoHVA", "text": "Interesting decor.  Fun little hole in the wall for greasy yummy burgers and fries!", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "k4-6lakq7t3kCgbvPxcuvg", "review_id": "6SiVunUZG_BpNJsO6tSR1g", "text": "Came here for pizza and wings last night and the quality was WAY off. :(  \n\nThe pizza wasn't nearly as cheesy as normal and all the cheese wasn't even 100% melted, the crust seemed different that usual too.  Less doughy and fluffy and chewy and more like a thin, flavorless, store bought, pre formed crust.  (And I'm sorry, but if you run a special for a $6 12\" pepperoni pizza and the customer asks for just cheese, why not drop the price a tiny smidge, considering that you aren't having to provide any pepperoni on their pizza?  Almost $23 for a small pizza, two dozen wings and one large Pepsi is kinda high.)\n\nThe wings also weren't up to par this visit.  They were badly overcooked, so much so that the drumsticks had all pulled away from the bone and shriveled into little balls of overcooked cooked chicken at the end of the drumstick.  (I can't think of any other way to describe it...)  I like my wings well cooked (like chicken jerky) but last night's wings were just ridiculously overcooked.  They were also woefully skimpy on the sauce, and too boot the butter that makes up the base for my beloved Long Wong's mild wing sauce was kinda off too.  It tasted a tad rancid.  Not enough to make me not eat the wings, but still I could tell it wasn't very fresh like it normally tastes.  It made me pretty sad.\n\nAdding to all that the damn Pepsi wasn't as rich and syrupy and delicious as normal.  This time I could CLEARLY taste the carbonated liquid underneath the Pepsi syrup, and the carbonation was the dominant flavor.  They obviously changed the ratio at the fountain drink dispenser.  (WTF??)\n\nOverall this visit was extremely disappointing.  EXTREMELY.  I am a huge Long Wong's fan, and I live right down the street so I tend to come here a lot, but after last night's visit I am not sure when or if I'll be back...\n\nLong Wong's Management, heed my words.  If a die-hard regular like me is contemplating finding another wing place, you need to take a good, hard look at what you've changed and CHANGE IT BACK.  Whatever penny pinching you did with the pizzas was NO BUENO.  Also, the stinginess on the wing sauce and the Pepsi mixture was not a good move either.  Those were THE things that we loved about your restaurant, and would come and brave the less-than-sparkling-clean conditions at your establishment to enjoy.  If you kill the food quality by skimping on cheese, using some crappy pizza crust, being stingy with wing sauce (ON WINGS!  The VERY THING you are known for!!  DO NOT TAMPER WITH A FAN FAVORITE!) and the syrup mixture on the fountain dispenser then there is almost no way I am braving that frenetic, overcluttered, hot ass mess of dining room restaurant to come back.  Normally I can ignore all that junk on the walls while I savor the delicious food, but now that the food isn't distracting me, I can hardly ignore the random junk dangling from the walls and ceiling.\n\nI am willing to bet you that others will agree here.  You may have saved a little on the ingredients that you just cheaped out on, but it'll cost you a ton in lost repeat business over time.  Penny wise, pound foolish.  Please change it back!", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ilZPPuTK4LHudUZ6F7r4ug", "review_id": "yEz3NHOYRd-ChnffVNtlGg", "text": "This would be the ideal stop if you were on a scavenger hunt because any and all pop culture trash has been stuck on the wall, shelf or is hanging from the ceiling or parked outside.  OMG, hoarder heaven.\nThe food was okay yet i ate very skeptically half expecting a cockroach to climb onto the table.  I actually liked the hamburger.  There were wings too but i'm not a fan of those - soaked in enough sauce i'll eat though. There are skinny carrot sticks with thin and runny buttermilk dressing for dip on the side of each wing order.  There were families at the next table with a whiny child and dad yelling at her for most of our meal - how annoying was that.\nIt appeared there was only one restroom for everyone and we chose not to go there to wash our hands of all the wing grease and sauce.", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jEZNqvXjHcSaNtS1XkUz3w", "review_id": "fKzJWRh8VkK8x0MqunXsig", "text": "The place to go for a great, greasy cheeseburger and decent wings. I was most impressed with the quality of the bun on the burger. Very tasty like a brioche. Also, the decor looks very garage sale chic and the exterior is just crazy looking, in a good way. For $6, I thoroughly enjoyed my burger, wings, and drink combo. No, it's not a fancy nouveau premium hamburger place, but if you're looking for one on that part of Thomas Rd, you're possibly a crazy person, or hungover from your Quincea\u00f1era.", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6yTRD8vJA98oB0g2Z9wZvg", "review_id": "Ez4bqeipFLPFphw3BeQozQ", "text": "I always drive by and wonder what kind of food such a crazy looking place can serve.  Stopped in one night craving wings, and just about everything on the menu was screaming to get ordered.\nI ended up with a dozen spicy BBQ wings and a side of fried zucchini and mushrooms.  For the price, it really couldn't get any better.  The wings were hot and crunchy, covered in a sweet but spicy BBQ sauce.  The zucchini and mushrooms were fried fresh, so good!\nEverything is really affordable and the eclectic decor is fun to look at while you're getting messy with some wings.", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KVuCc294vbrl40J4Nf7g8g", "review_id": "VDaqAd91NGyoBHlUknExEQ", "text": "It is a mixed bag here.  Great sauces (But maybe drowning a bit) fun atmosphere for families or take-out.  No alcohol at this locale.  Wings were good but not great.", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TBHbiXzo4YkE9hIBCmyJzQ", "review_id": "kLfu7vYOibz6zdXNvDvt_A", "text": "Decent for the money, but not spectacular. Wings were overcooked and dry. \n\nThe western bacon burger was decent. Bread was good.", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xTUZjRrkA5fU_YNp-zLYDQ", "review_id": "4e7iGjFSpheuNNZ2qsDngw", "text": "First time I went here I ordered a Long Wong, BIG MISTAKE. The long wong was a hotdog smothered in EZ-CHEESE and tasted like cancer, so I avoided this place for awhile after. Later on I came back to try the wings and damn they were good! Well the suicide wings were, only ones I got. But for 12, they were cheap, LW's didn't skimp on the dip, and they had a good burn to them. Definitely worth the price if you don't feel like cooking and want to go out and get some cheap spicy wings.", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sv1yyjza7t9E3GO7rURJEw", "review_id": "FCfXInlHfYqfV4Pcwl_lLA", "text": "Basic hole in the wall greasy fried food.  Really good prices.  Can be a bit slow and can get pretty crowded.  I have only tried their wings and some of their fried items, not the burgers or pizza.  Overall mediocre food, but a pretty good deal if you are feeding a large family or group.", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8WJvfZinClCgZhGoUfE9Xw", "review_id": "N_wa_xqYf7993FKBBC3wVg", "text": "Wings were old and dry and gross. Burger was burnt to a crispy and loaded with beyond old lettuce.They forgot the zucchini and mushrooms but im sure they would have been equally gross like everything else. This place is disgusting. If you wouldn't eat this food yourself then don't serve it to your customers.", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K4HLjl8C6QGYr2J65xM-Rg", "review_id": "IyHSWJR5e23K4eRwjh9gqQ", "text": "My first time eating here, I gave chance to try the Wings - BBQ. And I loved it. Finish the Wings with a messy face, and licking my figures off from the BBQ. \n Definitely would come back if I'm near long Wongs.", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 8, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "YfDKL5oZQtYehuvQLpVp_A", "text": "Whipped into this nutty place for lunch today, joined by Mike C. & Jackie C.  Yes, it's just as crazy on the inside as the outside.  I went with a Club Sandwich & fries, plus we shared some Ranch Dressing & Parmesan Wings.\n\nThe best::\n\n*  You want a place that's different & has character?  This place is about as screwy as they get, inside & out!     :-)\n\n*  Good menu offers various sandwiches, pizza,  chicken wings of assorted flavors and more.     :-)\n\n*  My sandwich, fries & the chicken wings were all good.     :-)\n\n*  1960s THEME, 1960S PRICES!  My real Club Sandwich with a full size side of fries was only $5.00!  Can you imagine?     :-))\n\n= = = = = =\n\nThe rest:\n\n*  The triple deck Club Sandwich (BLT + Turkey) was only cut in half, & this sandwich is usually served quartered.  Also, I wasn't offered a bread choice & didn't think to speak up, so it came on white toast, which wouldn't have been my preference.     :-|\n\n*  This place is DUMPY, but that shouldn't be a surprise to anyone.     :-|\n\n*The single bathroom is scary.     :-O\n\n*  The service was friendly but it took a while to get our orders & everybody's food didn't show up even close to the same time.     :-(\n\n= = = = = =\n\nWill I come back?  Probably.     :-)", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "B0NLSDYQSmYIdXLTcEK8kw", "review_id": "VaEzZPBVhxV5aKTh1GJFiw", "text": "I drive by this place every day so my roommate and I decided to finally give the place a shot. Needless to say the best thing about this place is the name (and I guess prices--but remember you get what you pay for!). The wings made me sick, were super greasy, and the hot sauce was just ok. Their fries were super crispy, way too salty, and the food didn't come out at the same time for the whole table. The seats looked and felt disgusting, and I was really disappointed! I wanted to like the place, but I won't ever be going back.", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x21z1j8F_Eox3Gg7Olj0WQ", "review_id": "RYn1pk6SsiZvRFevJAeJew", "text": "Food....fantastic wings and pretty good pizza.\n\nAmbiance....this place has more character than any restaurant I've ever eaten at. The kids are always mystified and remark about how it feels like being in an I-spy book. That being said, it's not the cleanest place in the world and the unisex restroom, well unless you have an emergency situation going on avoid it. There could be some life forms that have yet to be discovered residing in that restroom.\n\nStaff.....ok\n\nVerdict....If you're in the mood for some delicious wings at a reasonable price, want an interesting environment that will illicit conversation, or have kids this is a great choice.", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gSWv40vln2p3i_PNO2qDGA", "review_id": "LYMT14-180sMjuNDSsTvSw", "text": "getting some food I wish it was a lot bigger though feel a little crowded. But the wings were delicious the French fries are awesome and the service was fast", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CwNFBUq1YSQj-DxhuP32tA", "review_id": "na3M7mM3J4b3tCb29a9iUg", "text": "\"If I could rate this place 0 stars I would\"\nI have been to the Long Wongs in Tempe, so my boyfriend and I thought of stopping by here, we wanted to watch the championship game and we needed a place quick. We go in wanting some drinks, well the bar was closed...fine, we went and sat at a table a couple feet from a tv, perfect! We asked what draft beers they had and she said they had Bud Light, Coors Light, and Budweiser, so my boyfriend ordered a coors and i got vodka cranberry, she brought over a bottle of coors light and I walked over to the bar and looked at their tap handles and they also had Shocktop and Sierra Nevada on tap as well. Servers clearly do not know what they even have here.\nAfter waiting for about 30 minutes for our appetizer, we finally got it and then 10 minutes later we got our two burgers.\nWe had no napkins and when we were looking for our server who seemed to be non-existent all night we saw her talking with the manager behind a wall, after staring at them for a few minutes he finally noticed and sent her to come check on us for the first time the whole meal.\nOver all just awful service, our server did not know about food or drinks and on top of it could barely communicate with us. \n\nWe were there to watch a game along with two other tables of five guys each who were clearly watching the championship and cheering loudly. After about 15 minutes while trying to figure out why I could barely hear the game I realized they had TV on a news channel right behind the counter, and the server & manager were also playing music from a jukebox on the other side of the restaurant in the \"closed\" bar so loudly I couldn't make out any distinct audio and once we asked why there was music playing she replied \"oh we're listening to music.\"\n\nMy boyfriend and I both have been working in the industry for years and we are completely understandable of a busy restaurant and things taking a few minutes. There were TWO other tables in there and our server was seen 2 times, our food took forever, and the burgers were not worth it at all. We finally got the check and payed and left, we wrote a small note about how the service was awful (we wanted to talk to the manager but he was too busy trying to get it in clearly) and this is where it gets so much better. We left and saw him walk outside, but we were already on the main street so we called and told him about the situation, he asked us \"Yes, was there a problem?\" We told him about everything, the service, her not being knowledgable of any of her surroundings or her menu, and he replied \"oh...okay\" \n\nThis place is a disaster, they clearly need to make some decisions to get this place turned around or need a complete new management staff, they lost potential regulars and I will tell every single person I can how awful of an experience I had.\n\nDO NOT GO HERE!!!", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "rjlb-7-JcmM6fR64ZpyTug", "review_id": "ohmezc1EcrJL944PUI7ZcQ", "text": "I have fond memories of Long Wong's from my childhood. My parents were divorced, so my dad pretty much always took me out to dinner on his nights. Long Wong's was a solid part of the rotation, and not just because I only ate cheeseburgers. The place is crazy looking. Literally, the decor looks like it was inspired by an acid trip. Nothing says \"kid friendly\" like a hippopotamus trash can. If you are a single dad who doesn't know how to cook, you should definitely take your kid here for dinner. \n\nSince it had been at least two decades since I'd been inside a Long Wong's, last night my boyfriend and I decided to check it out. We had a craving for wings (I accidentally typed that I had a crazing for wings, which I'm pretty sure is the exact same thing)  and you can get a bucket of 50 for, like, $25. Going to be honest ... 50 wings might have been a bit overkill for two people. Still, it was worth it. \n\nWe did a split order: 1/2 honey hot and 1/2 medium. The honey hot wings are where it's at. My only complaint is that I like them to be a little crispier. Some of them were slightly soggy. The fries didn't travel well either. In fact, everything was just kind of soggy by the time we got home. The wings were still very good, but I think they will be even better once I give the leftovers a little crisp in the oven. I will say, their homemade ranch was delicious. Can't beat a hot wing dipped into good, homemade ranch. \n\nI'm definitely going to have to keep this place in mind the next time a wing craving hits ... and maybe ask for them extra crispy.", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kEeIrbREnRip5AWQZe5YfQ", "review_id": "byY2JlM6bbXrxTHKbK5zIw", "text": "Today was my birthday and my wifevtook me to this Long Wongs. Long Wongs has always been a favorite place for me to eat. My love for long wongs started as a kid. I would get excited when I knew I was going to get some of their wings. This excitement continues even to this day.\n\nTheir is just something about their wings. The sauce is great and instead of baking the wings, they deep-fry them.  Making them that much better, with a crisp out side and a juicy inside. \nAnd this Long Wongs did not let me down. And officers many new flavors of wings. All just as good.\n\nToday I had the Inferno, parmesan and teriyaki wings. All had been wonderful. My wife like the teriyaki the best. Me, I loved the inferno. They have many other items on their menu however,  I have never had anything, but their wings. So I can not give my opinions on the other items. \n\nThe service I received from the staff here is hit or miss. This is still a fast food joint, so this tends to be expected. People with good customer skills get hired on for more money at other places. While people with bad customer skills tend to get fired so you're always getting new people. So your quality of service is random. \n\nWith all that said, I do find that the person's who are behind decorating this place must be some kind of Hoarders. The outside looks like a juck yeard for things the circus has thrown out. While inside looks like a horder ran out of space at home to keep his, or her junk and just started storing it atbthis Long Wongs. \n\nIt is primarily because of this reason,  why I can't give five stars to a place with the best wings. Eating at a junkyard just is not very appealing at all. \n\nPros: Great wings with lots of choices. \n\nCons: service quality is random and I feel like I am eating at a junk yeard.", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "k4-6lakq7t3kCgbvPxcuvg", "review_id": "ktkykIohkU8mu1RCKPF-eQ", "text": "I am happy to report that after some quality hitches that I mentioned in my last review, Long Wong's is back to good!!  \n\nI've been in several times since my last review and each time the pizza and Pepsi were perfect and the wings were amazeballs.  Seems they took note of the issues and corrected them, good on them!\n\nIf you haven't had Long Wongs wings then you really should try them.  In my humble opinion they beat all the other wing places, hands down.", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "N4BnjZFAuuAUTjxs93SYlg", "review_id": "v_JobnjWli5iS6pEvprvcQ", "text": "Long Wong's is the home to chachkies from decades past, a storefront reminiscent of a tourist destination, jokes of an off-color nature, and really decent cheap food.\n\nI have to disagree with the consensus that this is fantastic food and the best wings in town.  But, it is certainly good and won't break your wallet.  I'm absolutely not complaining.  I just think it was merely \"ok\".  The staff was pretty friendly even though we swarmed their dining room and rearranged their furniture, so that is a plus.\n\nWalking in was overwhelming!  It's a small place with wall-to-wall knick-knacks and paddy-whacks.  You order at the counter, and there is plenty to look at while waiting for your food to come out.  My fella and I ordered a 12-piece BBQ wings with fried zucchini and a large pepsi.  The wings were very good, though they could have been more meaty and flavorful. The zucchini did not impress.  I do not, will not, can not do the spicy thing, so we opted out of \"the inferno\".  That said, I heard rumors that it wasn't that hot, so I stuck my finger in some sauce to try.  It was too hot for me (but hey, so is pepperoni) but I admit it wasn't nearly as hot as I'd expect an inferno might be.  I'd call it a medium/hot.\n\nFor a festive evening where I get to cover my face in bbq sauce without judgement, and both Andrew and I leave fed and happy for $12, I'd call it a great success.  I would not say no to a return trip.", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nCu2AQILfu5uLE7Dk4m4Vg", "review_id": "PrjZNZ_TRiUfuIyrMx6uRA", "text": "five stars for a joint like this? yeah. you have to know what you are getting into, as it wont be everyones cup of tea though. but if you want cheap sandwiches, hot wings, fresh baked deserts and PINBALL this is a great find", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ajYMtA6UN8nn9Dz7nFbLdg", "review_id": "XhKnZsT93KBIT7BNflhl5w", "text": "This eclectic dive takes \"pieces of flare\" to a whole new level! From the outside-in, it's littered with memorabilia, posters, and toy collections reminiscent of a baby boomer acid trip. After stumbling upon this place a couple years, I went back with much enthusiasm to the UYE: Wing Fest at Long Wongs.\n\nI give the restaurant itself a 5 star rating for uniqueness. It seems to have pretty deep roots in the community, as lots of families poured in on a Friday night. Many came for the take-out. The parking lot outside is not very big, so it can be a tad hectic with folks coming and going. Near the front door, I think we saw someone selling jewelry. Not creepy \"van guy\" jewelry, but a nice lady with her kids interacting with customers. It is not your usual scene here, and I liked that.\n\nI WISH I could have given the food more stars. But, frankly, the wings were lacking in meat. The BBQ sauce we got was ok. I did like the inferno flavor (it was more like a medium/hot level of heat). The wings themselves were mostly bone and gristle, and without amazing flavor to supplement, weren't up to par with other valley wing spots. We also ordered the deep fried zucchini, which I rather liked. But hey, I'm a sucker for deep fried *anything*. Also, the Pepsi is free refills, so that was a plus.\n\nI do recommend you grabbing a few friends to check the place out. It's a neat restaurant and the food won't disappoint you. Just don't go in with too high of expectations.", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MtCndAMxTTkiTGM2HQ-juQ", "review_id": "o2Lew34e6-ASyDKgAb6deQ", "text": "I love hot wings. It's a weird food. I mean, think about it for a second. You can't make them at home. Ok someone is reading this right now mumbling duhh ya you can duhhhh. Listen A hole, yes you can but its just not worth all the steps ok?  Besides they're just not gonna be as good so shut up. Shut it. \n \nSince Teakwoods moved from 28th st & Indian School I've been without a wing joint. Eating 2nd rate wings is depressing. Just thinking back to last month when I was munching on a breaded hot wing from Domino's puts me on suicide watch. It's like handing a strung out crackhead a freagin antihistamine. Speakin of crackheads, remember that episode of Saved By the Bell when Jesse was poppin all them pills singing that one song?   \n\nI haven't been to Long Wong's in a few years primarily because the last few times I went there...I was not impressed. Well the other day a friend at work brought in some wings. Me, being a crackhead for these things I tried them out & asked where they were from. You guessed it.\n\nSo tonight I ordered a dozen hot. No zucchini, no mushrooms, no pizza - just some wings. The total came out to close to 8 bucks with an extra ranch. I came home to watch the ballgame & really enjoyed them. They were the only pleasant suprise tonight as the Dbacks got their asses handed to them once more.\n\nThey come a little bit on the wet side, which I think works. I would give the sauce a solid 8 out of 10. They cook them perfectly, done all the thru. They must have made some changes since I last been here because I don't ever remember the wings being on this level. Props to you guys.\n\nI'll go back once I need another fix. Perhaps ill try one of there other sauces? One suggestion I would make to the Long Wong familia is maybe offer grilled hot wings to char up some of that sauce. Till then ill be alright with my normal crack. Maybe I'll get really wild, order TWO dozen, go on a naked rampage & eat some poor man's face. Then again...the dozen should probably do. See ya around Wong.", "business_id": "BT2Vls7h6sWrCKa5gGXbKg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ofxlhi_HKp7myFDpwg9aIA", "review_id": "EHT2_-PA52-_PUdAtTB-aw", "text": "I went into this location and had a coupon for a buy one foot long sub get the second one for 99 cents well my total ended up being $15.76, sounds a  bit high, well my preparer Hector \"Clerk 21\" did not how to use the register and called another employee to ring in my coupon, which they did not apply obviously since my bill was almost $16.00 and they were cursing and were rude and were complaining about how they did not have time to mess around because they had a party platter order they had to prepare. Very disappointing, maybe Subway should invest in better training or maybe higher wages to get better staff.", "business_id": "UlShIstbG4Yfh0MpTAEciA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ofxlhi_HKp7myFDpwg9aIA", "review_id": "AlT9Cp40t8VOgCUAUMGkuQ", "text": "Ok...so my first review of this place, if I had my way the health inspector would have closed it and subway would have needed to send me a check for damages for my personal distress.\n\nWheres Johnny Cochran when ya need him!  \n\nThis is kind of what happened to this location, they closed down and remodeled, I would have to say that since the remodel, this place has kind of cleaned up a bit, and they do have some pretty good employees, there is one fat girl that works there now that is a bit rude still, like she hates life and everybody in it because she is overweight, but for the most part the rest of the staff is pretty good. The food is how can you say, what you would expect, it's a sandwich buffet with some one else making the sandwich, I mean I could probably never give this place 5 stars, but as far as fast food places go this place is up to par.", "business_id": "UlShIstbG4Yfh0MpTAEciA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jrx1fLr5JdqgHdIfMT7wag", "review_id": "O2CWShYY7uvitPF1tgConw", "text": "I love Subway and not all of them still have the seafood salad. This one does and that's the only sandwich I get and I get it often so it's nice when  I'm remembered. I just wish they had a frequent visit card.", "business_id": "UlShIstbG4Yfh0MpTAEciA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c_wwf6CBduaVpt750ScDlA", "review_id": "5yFS4a3w_3w-aVeePE4-pw", "text": "I love this place! I always get a good prescription, and they have really great frames! I always enjoy getting fitted for frames by Corina who is a lovely person. She gives great advice that you can trust if you are choosing between a few pairs. I always recommend Optical Expressions to my friends. Their frames and selection are great, and I always find something that's perfect for me here. People often compliment my glasses.", "business_id": "RqZctFR39-ZFkBEFTA1GyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e4asU9VABdygEo5dcFI1tg", "review_id": "T9WhylEzz2AaLIhVKNWGhQ", "text": "I highly totally recommend this place. The doc, a tall short hair gentleman, was professional and courteous. You could tell this was not his first rodeo, he knew what he was doing. The staff was nice and was able to get me in within a few days. I was in and out in less than 45 minutes. The Dr I saw told me \"if you were my brother, I'd tell you that you don't need glasses, don't waste your money!\" I was shocked. I was told 10 years ago that I do need glasses and had purchased a pair. This guy could have totally lied to me and taken my money, my insurance would have even paid for it, and he didn't! Hard to find honest people these days. I'll definitely be back if I ever need anything with my eyes again.\n\nI couldn't be happier with this place. It's easy for a Dr in this field to make their money off people, telling them they \"need\" glasses etc. I don't know anything about eyes or prescription glasses.", "business_id": "RqZctFR39-ZFkBEFTA1GyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PULdEmTZYcoD1VNlvI46lA", "review_id": "KCG3XE0OtTteAMAqwMJKjw", "text": "These guys are beyond awesome. I was in Scottsdale/Phoenix from Mpls for the Rock and Roll 1/2. I ripped my contact and had no spare lenses. Upon contacting Optical Expressions they said to just fax my scrip and theyd help. Help they did and at NO COST. Plus they validated my parking. Service like this is sometimes lost in the 21 century, but not at Optical Expressions. Thank you.", "business_id": "RqZctFR39-ZFkBEFTA1GyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 20, "useful": 11, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "ywkQMyYxeFZqty6HPyqKcw", "text": "Smart? Hmmm...maybe. Final? Well, they have a return policy, so not so sure on that. Enjoyable? Pretty much. I'm not a big warehousey shoppy kinda guy. Just like I don't like the HUGE grocery stores and dare I say, frankly, these super monster mega Target stores are little daunting to me. And Costco? Never been? I don't need 48 hot dogs. Nor do I need a gallon of Hidden Valley Ranch. So S & F, has a smaller, more navigatable space. Very organized with prices highly visible. I usually go here for restaurant supplies which are EXPENSIVE. Really...a plastic silverware tray has to cost $32? But they cleaning supplies and paper products are relatively cheap and come in \"semi\" bulk, so it's not too much. Staff is helpful and knowledgeable, something you don't get at most other stores. And once in a blue moon, they have cool stuff, like hand made wooden bowls marked down from $50 to $12....and it's huge. Sometimes I just sit in it and eat a weenie smothered in ranch dressing! And that's my final answer.", "business_id": "IIM0aFvL_ogc7iD36Dfzpg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pDSMS-IW5wyZK0XBi4jnDw", "review_id": "eRIvXW-FLhVsuPgIWJ916Q", "text": "Great place to have in the neighborhood.  Very friendly staff.  Very convenient.  If I don't want to drive to Costco, I'll go here.  This store has great meat deals.  The cleaning products are also exceptional.  This store occasionally has good prices on beer as well.", "business_id": "IIM0aFvL_ogc7iD36Dfzpg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ofxlhi_HKp7myFDpwg9aIA", "review_id": "iCvecBnr77S6M3lPQCIDLA", "text": "Went shopping here today...not quite Costco or Sam's Club and neither are the prices but some of the items are worth while...my apartment is not big enough for me to buy large quantities of things in bulk so overall, when I can shop here and find something it is cool.\n\nThis is a good place I think for the small mom and pop places that have a higher markup than the corporate giants...overall 3 stars..maybe 3 and 1/2 on a good day.", "business_id": "IIM0aFvL_ogc7iD36Dfzpg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "nc3cqVN0UuB3m50-CcMftw", "review_id": "aoMhnD2iueGYULnDpDtkaA", "text": "Why hadn't I thought of Smart & Final before when we've hosted parties?\n\nThey sell in quantities large enough to handle a good sized crowd without going overboard.\n\nThe layout is simple and clean. It was organized the day I went in, and the staff are quite pleasant. I'll have to keep this place in mind for our next party and Thanksgiving, and New Years. And Valentine's Day. Oh, and don't forget about Earth Day!", "business_id": "IIM0aFvL_ogc7iD36Dfzpg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UWCzBeEy5dH1-irdfxpF4g", "review_id": "BDL4fo3vAhNArC7MpVKEyw", "text": "Leanna was the photographer at a wedding I was in.  Her assistant was nice, but Leanna came in with a bad attitude.  I felt she was extremely unprofessional.  All of my family noticed how rude she was.  I saw the proofs and they were ok, but I don't think it was worth putting up with her attitude.", "business_id": "8v4rTkacL2X8y5xBQVnqow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "N4BnjZFAuuAUTjxs93SYlg", "review_id": "ZkaCHnSb2up2jLlkwXEWnA", "text": "A friend and I decided to have boudoir photos taken in honor of our 25th birthdays (while we still look good, as she put it).  We were a little nervous, but everyone we encountered made us feel comfortable at every step of the way.  \n\nWe had hair and makeup done by a makeup artist who works with Leanna, and she did a beautiful job.  \n\nLeanna is a no-nonsense, blunt sort of lady.  I enjoyed her a lot, and quickly identified her sense of humor.  She is clearly very talented and knows what she's doing with a camera.  We spent about 4 hours with her, (90 minute shoot each, then reviewing proofs) and we felt very comfortable the whole way through.  \n\nWe told Leanna there was no rush or \"deadline\" in getting our finished albums, and she said it would be about 3 weeks.  It was closer to a month before I got the call that it was ready, so if you're antsy, be sure to give a date.  I LOVE the finished product, and the whole process was so much fun I'm looking for another excuse to do it.  It isn't cheap... plan on spending a few hundred dollars...(she made me look so good I couldn't stop buying pictures!) and if someone told me they could do it for less I'd be suspicious.  This isn't the sort of thing to skimp on!", "business_id": "8v4rTkacL2X8y5xBQVnqow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uwzBmJRdzft1a7c7yde6AQ", "review_id": "KU1Sabt4vukgvcxOBb8v-Q", "text": "In 2012 I committed to take better care of myself. I changed my diet and joined a boxing gym. By Jan 2013 I felt transformed and better about myself than ever before. I decided to reward myself with Boudoir pictures! \n\n I saw numerous groupons and living social deals for several photographers around the valley. I chose Leanna first because I felt most comfortable being photographed by a woman and the living social deal was great. $99 for the shoot, hair/make-up and 1 8X10. \n\nMy hair and make-up was done by an associate of Leanna's and it was incredible. I have never felt so beautiful! Leanna was so much fun. We had a similar sense of humor and I felt comfortable right away. Before I knew it I was out of my lingerie and taking pictures I had never thought I would be able to. The shoot even ran long and I never felt rushed. \n\nNow, to be honest- you're going to want A LOT more pictures than one free 8X10. I wasn't prepared to spend as much as I did (and they are not cheap), but let me tell you- they are worth every penny. I ordered a \"little black book,\" leather bound with about 30 shots. Cut into my savings, but when the finished product came- holy cow. I was stunned- and my man was pretty pleased himself ;)\n\nThis was a once in a lifetime experience and I look forward to going through my book decades from now and remembering my 20s. I'm so grateful to Leanna for capturing this time in my life.\n\nTo any woman who wants to feel sexy and uninhibited- see Leanna. She knows what she's doing!", "business_id": "8v4rTkacL2X8y5xBQVnqow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LjePQ5B3G3jEOVNvH7_BMQ", "review_id": "RWpPWiIq2UzXepsn9JZO4A", "text": "Eating here is not just eating, it is an event.  The food is good, but one of my best friends is greek and so I have tasted better, but the entertainment is worth the trip.  They have a great band that plays for a long time and a good belly dancer that brings people out to dance with her.  The owner is very enthusiastic and he dances as well.  You get to break plates (you have to pay for them, only $2).  All in all a great dining experience.", "business_id": "t54zAs7IftAVb9SKcCRotw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1S7XdhbZWR17Wy4TBsIzaw", "review_id": "W10M_hLCDVnMc_lXc9nRaw", "text": "Bacchanal's is another big group restaurant.  It's more fun if you have at least six people. \n\nThey have a live band, belly dancer, plate tossing, dancing barefoot in the parking lot, what more could you want?\n\nThe food is quite tasty, and the owner of the restaurant is always milling around checking to see that everyone is having a good time.   You can't help but have fun unless you're just a sourpuss.  It helps to have awesome friends to make the night even more memorable.\n\nI seem to remember someone dancing like the Ally McBeal baby....hahahaha....", "business_id": "t54zAs7IftAVb9SKcCRotw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "f9qlFSrJBZZ6zCg97YTeOg", "review_id": "UEfdNBmlPhM_l648Y8oFpA", "text": "Bacchanal has an FQ (fun quotient) that just can't be beat.   My journey to Bacchanal was just a hoot.  We held an office related function at this hidden treasure and simply had a blast.  The food was good, or at least that that I took the time to eat.   I was so enthralled in our belly dancer, plate throwing and eventual group dancing that I failed to really enjoy the food, but from what I recall it was all good.   The owner treated us all like family and made us all very welcome.   They also worked exceptionally well with our company in advance of the event and customize the evening to our group.  If you go, go with at least a small group and make a night of it!  Opa!", "business_id": "t54zAs7IftAVb9SKcCRotw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "gGNAr-cmCQUgA9B0QjVqAg", "review_id": "TWiMv1XqsZQtAPuX-SPsmg", "text": "I've only been once, but I swore to go back again.  This place is fun, spirited and the food was very good.  I definitely suggest this place.", "business_id": "t54zAs7IftAVb9SKcCRotw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "engDBDCpr56s1wt96JLDng", "review_id": "bV_XcGdlBxicy0BzlTuPZg", "text": "This place is a blast for entertainment. You feel like you have crashed a greek wedding. I think the next time I go, I skip dinner and just have a drink in the bar. The food is overpriced, bland and it is so loud you cannot enjoy your company. If you come for dinner, you sit thru the band playing the same rifts over and over. I can only yell in my neighbors ear, so the rest of the table is forgotten. But for a rowdy group that just wants to drink and dance, this may be perfect!", "business_id": "t54zAs7IftAVb9SKcCRotw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "xgrNgHOs8F5JvEX38IeCJg", "review_id": "v-W5B0uePfezeydzpWMczw", "text": "I'm on a Greek rampage. I was told that Bacchanal is THE PLACE to go. I have to say.. I am dissapointed. My friends and I arrived, sat in the back corner or an 80's themed restaurant. Oh- that wasn't a theme? Unless the food speaks for itself, I would opt for a remodel.\n\nThe food does not speak for itself.\n\nI ordered the vegetarian moussaka:\nVEGETARIAN MOUSSAKA  15.00\nSlices of eggplant and potato layered with zucchini, spinach and feta cheese, topped with b\u00e9chamel cream and parmesan cheese\n\nI have to say, the actual moussaka was delicious, but it came with vegetables that I swear were straight from a can. Mushy... tasteless.\nIt was a little while ago, so I can't recall what my co-adventurers ordered, but I do remember the look on their faces when the belly dancer came out. It was more of a squint since the dancer was so far from us- all tucked in the back corner like lepers.\n\nReservations are recommended for optimal belly dancer viewing... but...\n\nSome would argue that you wouldn't really  want to be that close.\n\nWe arrived on a night when a good portion of the restaurant was reserved for an engagement party- a woman named Athena was getting married. Appropriate? Anyway, the whole entertainment side was catered to that party and my guests and I had the distinct feeling that we were crashing My Big Fat Greek Enagagement Party.\n\nNext time, I would suggest reservations and some social lubricant in the parking lot before entering, preferably from an ouzo bottle in a paper bag.", "business_id": "t54zAs7IftAVb9SKcCRotw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zigHnwA0FSGPGUE59lLFzA", "review_id": "vobgySm0oMWQJTSt5kHt6g", "text": "This place is great for a big group of people. We originally thought we were going to have 6 people. We ended up having 11 by the time everyone showed up. The staff was more than happy to accommodate us. The Kota Athenian chicken is very good. The price range is moderate. All in all a fantastic place.", "business_id": "t54zAs7IftAVb9SKcCRotw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1ylYrKcGNA8MDkhNBTjHMA", "review_id": "uZW4CCuk1YjOEv7o53vyUA", "text": "I would give 3.5 stars, but can't so I am giving the Bacchanal 4 stars. I recently tried this place out while at a birthday dinner for a hockey buddy. There were 12 of us sitting at a U-shaped table, which was nice since everyone could talk to everyone. Well, we could if we weren't right next to the band, but oh well. \n\nI think the appeal for this place is definitely the atmosphere. It is almost like a show where they serve food and alcohol, as opposed to a restaurant. There is one older Greek dude with two lazy eyes who kind of MC's the \"event\". You can really only understand every fourth word he says, but at least it is somewhat authentic. The band was good, with a rag-tag group of Greek gentleman. Although the drummer reminded me of Big Pussy from the Sopranos. A belly dancer came out and fell in love with my buddy Peter. He was in love too, I think. You also get to throw ceramic plates onto the dance floor and yell OPA! \n\nThe food was decent, nothing spectacular. I had a baked Halibut fillet with a lemon bechemel sauce. It came with potatoes and vegetables. The veggies were a little disappointing. They obviously weren't fresh, most likely canned. We did try the calamari, which was good. They have Stella! This made me happy. \n\nOverall the party had a great time, but I don't think anyone was blown away by the food. The same strange lazy-eyed Greek gentleman shook everyones hand on the way out. That was nice, but I ended up smelling like whatever cologne he had just taken a bath in.", "business_id": "t54zAs7IftAVb9SKcCRotw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ioTuTA_pI-ZgiM4uISDQPg", "review_id": "OT8Jq2Q5zA3_Eatxe5TQow", "text": "We went last night.  If you want to drink Greek beer, ask what they have, it's not all on the menu, which is kind of cool.  We had Marathon and Mythos, preferring the Mythos.\n\nWe got to saganaki, which is good, $9 which I thought a little pricey but it was very good.  We also got the Mushroom stuffed with crab appetizer, tasty as well and they give you 6 big schrooms.\n\nThe Greek salad is very diverse, the dressing is not my favorite Greek dressing but it still was plenty tasty.\n\nFinally, we shared the Fantasia plate $22, it is a sample of everything and everything was good.  The lamb was very tasty and we really liked the Greek lasagne.\n\nI don't know if they have the band and belly dancer every night but last night they did and that was really fun.  So for dinner and a show the place is worth it even if the dishes are a little higher than most Greek places.\n\n\nThe owner, don't know his name, is very excited that you come to his restaurant, which is a nice touch :)", "business_id": "t54zAs7IftAVb9SKcCRotw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0RLbaKxvnLgoQJD60BRy2Q", "review_id": "C7a51nYuK4pc-bBfjVk-iA", "text": "The Bacchanal is the BEST and MOST AUTHENTIC Greek restaurant in Arizona and by far my favorite place to go.", "business_id": "t54zAs7IftAVb9SKcCRotw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "wHg1YkCzdZq9WBJOTRgxHQ", "review_id": "Gx8zTHqyCYQuvnk7dO2TVg", "text": "Maybe more like 3.5 stars.  Does someone at Yelp not understand the power of a fraction?\n\nWe went on the advice of friends, expecting to see bellies shaking, plates breaking, and all around havoc.  Unfortunately, depending on how you look at it, no such luck.  The entertainment does not start until 7:45.  We arrived after 6 and were the only diners there, but we were warmly welcomed by who I assume is the owner.\n\nThe server/bartender generously offered me tastings of two Greek white wines.  Then proceeded to fill up my chosen glass, and I mean fill it up, to the top.  Was it the best wine?  No, but there was a lot of it!\n\nWe ordered the baked Kefalograviera flaming cheese as an appetizer.  Cheese on fire is always fun, but the cheese itself...just okay.  It's a hard sheep's milk cheese, salty.\n\nSince I'm horribly indecisive when it comes to food, I had the Fantasia platter.  It included dolmade, pastichio (a lasagna), moussaka (layers of eggplant and potato with a red meat sauce), arni psito (leg of lamb),  and kota Athenian (chicken with mushrooms and artichokes).  The lamb and moussaka were delicious, and I would recommend either.  The lasagna was okay, but nothing special.  The chicken dish was disappointing to me.  It was dry and lacked flavor.\n\nOur service was great, attentive without being obtrusive.  And the owner thanked us as we left.  Seems like it could definitely be a fun place while there's entertainment...hmmm, possibly the makings for a Yelp event.", "business_id": "t54zAs7IftAVb9SKcCRotw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Pl4fs0QWR8FbnVNCzqF9lg", "review_id": "kW99ou1rgbj2FnzMGYh7NA", "text": "Best Greek food I had in Arizona and excellent entertainment.\n\nThe dolma's were the best I've had, their version of Babaganoush was very good and they had many lamb-based dishes.\n\nThe entertainment was great. Live music, belly dancing, greek-style fun, broken plates, and dancing.\n\nSince I had the sampler plate I can tell you that if you're vegan, vegetarian or any other wacko thing like that, you might not enjoy the food here (Greek Lasagna?....really?) Also, the chicken was no good but I don't really like chicken anyway.", "business_id": "t54zAs7IftAVb9SKcCRotw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "PShy2RYNadDUhJf4ErOJ7w", "review_id": "C1Juh1MTbzi0AOe2hqj2sA", "text": "I have a secret.\nI don't like greek food.  At all.  I hate olives, feta cheese, gyros, etc.\n\nI brought my mom here for her birthday, and it was GREAT!\n\nThe entertainment was AWESOME and family friendly.\nEveryone in the place was laughing and having a great time.  \n\nMy family very much enjoyed the greek food too.  \n\nThis is where everything birthday/special occasion should be celebrated.  Hands down.\n\nOPA!", "business_id": "t54zAs7IftAVb9SKcCRotw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uTyIIbOvXH_XZw7OEiTiNg", "review_id": "M6nmrFuJjmkVkxwm-qhDyw", "text": "Unlike my sis, Sarah M., who doesn't like greek food,  I love greek food and this place did not disappoint.  Not only was the food great but it felt like we were invited to a family party rather than eating at a restaurant.  Loved the music and the dancing and how everyone was included.  My 11 year old was invited to dance more than once and she had a great time.  I highly recommend going for a late dinner and staying for the entertainment.  Be willing to join in and you will have a blast!", "business_id": "t54zAs7IftAVb9SKcCRotw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dUrVJl5qi2CJWff7s8HJNw", "review_id": "-AImuVfapvNhkNce7_OoHg", "text": "We made a point to go to Bacchanal after years of driving past it on Thomas.  The parking lot was full.  We lucked out and found a spot.  We walked up to the door and were kind of surprised by the sounds coming from the inside.  There was a band and lots of chatter.  Hadn't even opened the door yet.  When we entered we were greeted by the owner with a hand shake and were seated near the dance floor.  We noticed there were large parties of ten or more at the tables.  It was kind of like a banquet hall from the 70's-80's.  Our waiter was a young guy who sold us on a Greek beer.  It was called Marathon and it was decent.  I ordered the meat balls to start, a Greek salad, and the moussaka.  While waiting for our food we were entertained by the band and a belly dancer.  She was a lot of fun and got the crowd to shake shake shake.  There was a birthday party happening and everyone in the party was given a plate to break.  The plates were smashed in the middle of the dance floor and a circle dance  was started around the mess.  The food was okay.  The party atmosphere at Bacchanal can not be beat though.  Truly an orgy of food and fun.", "business_id": "t54zAs7IftAVb9SKcCRotw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hDlSSyDreM9xY4yQWPm54w", "review_id": "xQujsG0lxnKEg25CBnTz9Q", "text": "IT'S THE 1982 WEDDING RECEPTION THE BRIDE'S DAD DECIDED TO HOST IN HIS HALFWAY REMODELED SUNROOM/PORCH YOU WERE HOPING TO FORGET.\n\n--why is this 6 block area of Thomas stuck in 1982?\n--flashing colored lights were in bad taste, even THEN\n--live music is only redeeming quality, and it's BAD\n--belly dancer goes after EVERYONE in the room. yes, it's THAT wedding reception\n--stackable vinyl elk's lodge chairs lost their cush in 1984. HOW can they still be in use?\n--plate breaking at $2 a pop turns quickly into an exercise in dodging ceramic shrapnel. thank god we were not close.\n\nSERVICE HORRIBLE\n--forgot salads, then dropped them when we were about to leave anyway\n--drinks never refilled, beers never checked\n--it's like we were just invisible and unwelcome\n--host/owner saw us about to leave, but then turned away\n\nFOOD JUST WAY PAST ITS TIME\n--cuisine has come such a long way since 1982. get with it!\n--NO ONE actually wants to eat a pile of raw onions buried under globs of mucousy \"greek\" dressing.  WHY!!?\n--everything's in 1982 except the prices. You want me to pay $20 for that?!?\n\nNow I know why no one has ever mentioned this place to me _in my entire life_. Some places are better left undiscovered.", "business_id": "t54zAs7IftAVb9SKcCRotw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "crrp9oqSWsVnDHPKgy_bqw", "review_id": "dNeus5pr2U1iKGFjTa9_mg", "text": "live greek music, belly dancer, and uozzo 12 - how can this trio disappoint?\n\nso what if the food is just ok?  there is just too much fun to be had here.", "business_id": "t54zAs7IftAVb9SKcCRotw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eb8GBhjkFBk8Nwjz-rHr_g", "review_id": "8vIGPkTKrNJ_s2eH_XNKGw", "text": "being in Greece!\n\n2_fewdgasm\nAugust 15th, 20:30\nI've never been to Greece yet it's on my bucket list! The food is amazing, the people intriguing and the scenery incomparable!\n\nThe closest I've come is visiting local greek restaurants. Years ago ( 1989 to be exact) a new restaurant opened and sent mail coupons to advertise. Taking a chance I ventured out to find the most welcoming, friendly atmosphere with greek food that made me feel as if I had been transported to a greek island! A place where the owner greeted each patron upon entry and gave them a hug or a handshake to say goodbye...what a treat.\n\nSadly, I've only been back a handful of times. No particular reason, just living life and business.... \n\nSaturday, I was thinking of belly dancing , food and good company. My companion and I decided to head out to The Bacchanal restaurant in Phoenix. \nI was hesitant as it had been eight years since I had eaten there.\n\nMy heart leapt and a smile crossed my face as Yoryos, the owner ( a bit grayer yet he had the same spring in his step and welcoming smile on his face) greeted us and seemed genuinely happy we arrived. The live greek band had begun to play and already it was feeling like home.....\n\nWe were seated quickly and promptly ( I recommend reservations on Friday and Saturday nights). The wine list is not extensive but has enough greek wines to interest a connoisseur. The atmosphere was dimly lit with candles, white linen tablecloths. Mirrors added the aura of more space and allowed one to see the dancer from every table.\n\n\nWe started with one of the appetizer variety plates ( Tiropita, spanakopita, dolmades, feta, kalamata olives,\nstuffed mushroom, and tzatziki dip ) The Spanakopita was cheesy, delicate melt in your mouth. The stuffed mushroom ( bacon) was firm not mushy and the bacon was delicate not in your face.\nThe Tiropita was gentle with a buttery crust and delicate cheeses inside. All in all a lovely dish as a good introduction to greek food.\n\nOur entrees arrived. The traditional Moussaka looking lovely in it's red sauce paired with lightly salted potatoes and a mixed vegetable. It was meaty, hearty , tomato flavor that tasted as if your greek mama slaved over it all day. Just enough mix of onion and egg to bring the flavors of the lamb alive. \nThe Veal Bacchanal was served in a creamy white sauce with mushrooms and artichoke hearts! It was tender, juicy and subtle yet very tasty... one bite combined with the artichokes and mushroom made me close my eyes and just say \" AH'. fewdgasm! \nIm usually not a fan of mixed veggies but the spice and tenderness made them quite tasty.\n\nAs we ate and enjoyed our wines, Alexia , the belly dancer began her moves. She is Yoryos' wife. She was very fluid, beautiful skilled and playful! She moved around all the diners....collecting a few dollars along the way :).\nThe restaurant was full with many birthday groups ( the largest being 25) Yoryos and his wife invited many diners on the dance floor . One beautiful older lady ( 90 if a day) was up doing her own belly dance moves.\nIt was as if one were in a greek home partying until the wee late hours!\nOf course we hit the dance floor a few times !\n\nAs we left Yoryos spoke with us about our evening, my children, his children.... and after I received a kiss , hug and admonition to not wait eight years to come back.....we went home with soul and stomach happy and content.\n\nI give this restaurant 4 of 5 orchids! The service was adequate but not exceptional.\n\nIm ready to go back and next time it will be for MY birthday ! \n\nThe Bacchanal \nBacchanal\n3015 E. Thomas Rd.\nPhoenix, Arizona 85016 \nTelephone: (602) 224-9377\nBelly dancing Friday and Saturday night ( 8-1 ) Live music 8-1 am\nOn Friday and Saturday they have special performances of Folk dancing and traditional Shoe dancing. And of course belly dancing!", "business_id": "t54zAs7IftAVb9SKcCRotw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L-Ozz_VcyF8SIZmqkj8kAg", "review_id": "yPb9TbcB4D0h1jikcY0ESw", "text": "5 stars on entertainment and fun. 3 stars for the food.  Live band, belly dancers, and accomadating owner that is there to have fun.  Food was alright, but we had a ton of fun.  If you want the same bland Phoenix dining experience, then don't go here.  If you want to be transported out of the heat exhausted norm of Phoenix, then go to this lively plate smashing venue.  Anytime I hear OPA, I think of this place.", "business_id": "t54zAs7IftAVb9SKcCRotw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "why2I12KmPks4g-1XNrNGA", "review_id": "weUutgDfwk0gWTVeHAR9_Q", "text": "3.5. It was very quiet when we went, no dancers or band. The food and service were great- the one exception being the salad. It had too much dressing. The feta was delish- very subtle. \nI had the moussaka- it was very tasty! Decent portions size, along with potatoes and vegetables. They are not stingy with the bread either, which is a rarity. My companion had the chicken with lemon and artichoke, it was good, but I preferred my moussaka.\nWould I go back? Absolutely. But next time, Id like to see the dancers!", "business_id": "t54zAs7IftAVb9SKcCRotw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "_uL7OiQSfNsCd60DrAf7qQ", "review_id": "wy_U4gKAeo-Pyi9HqwOtLQ", "text": "Giving a place a 5 star review is serious business. I would give them 10 stars if I could. Best dining/outing experience I have had in awhile. One can go out to a place sit, order, eat, pay and leave at just about anywhere, but where is the fun in that? Bacchanal is a one of a kind dining event that I predict will be on my frequent dining list in days to come. \n\nGeorge, the owner, greeted us as soon as we walked in the door. We noticed it was especially busy, come to find out it is a woman's 90th birthday. 90! She was awesome too....side note - at 90 years old she put the whole party together - e-vites and all and roused a crowed of 75 close friends and family to party with her. She is my idol! \n\nWe got a great table over looking the festivities, great view of the band and dance floor. We then met Taso, George's son, who took great care of us the entire night and quickly brought our first of two bottles of wine. Yadda yadda yadda.... everything was great there on out. \n\nI had the Souvlaki Eilian (sp) - lamb skewer with rice potato and veggies. The rest of my party had the Greek style lasagna, veal and a different lamb dish. Oh and we also started with the flaming cheese, and lemme tell you, cheese on fire is awesome! Perfectly greasy and yummy! All were awesome. Then of course came the Ouzo shots and plates for breaking... OPA! \n\nThe band was perfectly Greek, we were graced with two different belly dancers, one of which is in the Ginus Book for flipping quarters of on her belly one by one. Don't ask, you just have to go check her out. Pretty impressive! Then we all danced. \n\nAll and all we had a more than great time. Thank you so much to George and Taso for making it fab, we will be back for sure!", "business_id": "t54zAs7IftAVb9SKcCRotw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "YzNZNgpOy9tthDnczS_ajg", "review_id": "EhXL3_ufQq3K7ddzeyD7Qg", "text": "This place was, in a word, AWESOME. For those who don't know, one of my favorite places in THE WORLD is Sammy's Roumanian Steakhouse in Manhattan.  This place actually reminds me a LOT of that place, which is great to have right in my neighborhood (not to mention right next to my favorite strip club, but that's another review).\n\nCame here with a group of ladies on Saturday night, and we had so much fun. I mean, how many items need to be delivered to your table ON FIRE before you start having a good time?  Hint: It doesn't take many. However, our mid-twenties asses were put to shame by the biggest party animal of the night, 90 Year old Mildred. This chick was celebrating her birthday with 75 of her closest friends and was scooting around that place with a vengeance. It was incredible. According to the wonderful owners we chatted with, she E-VITED her guests.  Yes, a 90 year old woman learned how to E-VITE specifically to invite 75 friends to Bacchanal.  That may not be entirely accurate, but I wouldn't doubt it.\n\nI had the Veal Bacchanal, Aimee H. had the lamb skewer, and our two friends had the Greek Lasagna and the Lamb Shank.  My veal was very good, but the Lamb Shank that I tried was incredible! Like fall off the bone tender. But it was huge, and I was filling up on wine and ouzo, so I was satisfied with my bites.\n\nReally though, the experience itself is worth five stars. Yes, the food isn't inexpensive (around $15-$20 for an entree...but they have a gyro plate for $10 as well), but they could have charged $5 at the door for the entertainment alone. Belly dancers, a live band, freaking throwing plates on the ground! Obviously, the way to any girl's heart is condoned destruction of property, so they did a great job recognizing that.\n\nOkay this is a long review, but go when they have the belly dancers and band, get the lamb and some ouzo shots, and throw some plates on the ground. If you don't have a good time, you should maybe re-evaluate your definition of \"good time\". That is all.", "business_id": "t54zAs7IftAVb9SKcCRotw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qpplec-ajubZNLQrp8pa0g", "review_id": "UKyRBchzC6StFkVSFdk4mg", "text": "Bacchanal must be greek for spectacular.", "business_id": "t54zAs7IftAVb9SKcCRotw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "cZxY3BVSjkUmKcoAVJH9tA", "review_id": "43heasgqjRriIvx6xUq5jA", "text": "I've been here once, and it was a fantastic time. This place is an easy 4 1/2 stars. I feel as though I'm shorting them with 4, but that I'm being too generous to award a solid 5.\n\nI arrived with my date to find we were the only patrons to arrive for dinner, and it was 6:30! A bit surprised to find it so barren, we were seated by an older man, very talkative and bursting with personality. He took care of the basics, then proceeded to chat with us about this and that. I could tell he was attempting to make us feel welcome...keep in mind this large, banquet-style room was empty, the only soul in it perched at the bar, solo. My girlfriend went with his suggestion of a Greek red wine (I can't recall the name, however she loved it). I ordered a great-tasting Greek lager, Marathon IIRC.\n\nAfter our drinks arrived, presented to us by the hilariously entertaining host, we browsed over the ample menu to find our entree. As soon as he described the 'family secret' recipe to me, Lamb Capama, I was sold. He had this matter-of-fact attitude when describing it as if to say \"This is the dish you want, sir\", so I ordered it with the quickness. I'm so happy he made this suggestion. This lamb was so juicy, so tender, and so flavorful! It's almost so good it's bad, as I know the next time I return to Bacchanal I'll probably get the same thing and not try the others! My girlfriend went with a feta-stuffed chicken dish of sorts, I don't recall the name, however she was praising it after almost every bite.\n\nOur entrees were delivered by a younger man with black, spiky hair. He was, I'm going out on a limb here, unmistakably Grecian. I certainly don't mean this in a bad way, as he was a fantastic waiter, almost as enjoyable as the host who entertained us prior. I mention this because every person who waited on us during our visit was memorable at LEAST.\n\nAbout halfway through our dinner, a group of 12-18 came in and sat in the middle of the room, nearest the 'stage' area. There were a few more couples who came in, and were seated, scattered throughout the front-stage area. My girlfriend & I were enjoying a quiet, romantic dinner when all this ruckus came through the front door, but we didn't mind much. More waitstaff surrounded the tables, no more noticeable ambient noise as the group's chatter dominated the acoustics, and a belly-dancer entered stage right....what a change. the must've been waiting for the evening rush or something because this happened almost on queue. The staff tried to get everyone involved with dancing and singing and whatnot. This was okay with me, but on that particular night I was not into it.\n\nAnyways, the food was fan-damn-tastic, and worth the price. Drinks were more than satisfactory. The waitstaff was superb; with their service & suggestions. It was more than 2 months ago since this experience and I'm VERY surprised I've not been back for a follow-up visit.\n\nGREAT joint.", "business_id": "t54zAs7IftAVb9SKcCRotw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YZHCm5e-d0wu9ssUIipexw", "review_id": "Lp5a7KI44Trmnu7IbP1waw", "text": "HAD A BLAST AT BACCHANAL!!!!! If you want to have a really good time, decent drinks and food, and BREAK SOME PLATES  go here!!!  The belly dancers got a lot of people active in the dancing! OPA!", "business_id": "t54zAs7IftAVb9SKcCRotw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ac2FRbOgBkC7zJOWlTlFAQ", "review_id": "er8GEyK5x81T8VBemIAGIg", "text": "I absolutely adored Bacchanal! The wine, food and live Greek music is amazing!!!  If you want to let loose you can here!!!! Practice Belly dancing, greek dancing.....bare foot dancing ;) and break plates .......truely the best time I've had in a while. Check it out!!!! :)", "business_id": "t54zAs7IftAVb9SKcCRotw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MXrc-BGk8PmHuLmOfojkEw", "review_id": "JnNZJWlrRR10Nqic-t9vDQ", "text": "I'd been to Bacchanal several times in years past. It was tons of fun. Good food and an outstanding atmosphere -- belly dancing, live music and the best part -- you can break plates. So, I planned my boyfriend's birthday dinner to be there last night. \n\nI called 2 weeks ago to make the reservation for 15 people. I called again on Tuesday, Oct. 25 to confirm. They said 'see you then!' \n\nWhen my party of 15 arrived to a dark, deserted parking lot, we were perplexed and I was embarrassed. A big pink sign tacked to the door explained:\n\nSorry we are CLOSED for Problems Forced The Remodeling Oct  25 - 31\n\nWhich begs the questions: If the restaurant was already closed on Oct. 25,  why did they confirm my reservation when I called Oct. 25? And why didn't they call me to cancel my reservation? \n\nI'm seriously disappointed and sad that a place I would once have given 5 stars is now barely worthy of 1.", "business_id": "t54zAs7IftAVb9SKcCRotw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YroNL98cYvWyezzxtIWMDw", "review_id": "uVvm6pGHFoKvZxdIVyPfaw", "text": "So fun and so yummy!  We had a blast with our big group and the food was fantastic.", "business_id": "t54zAs7IftAVb9SKcCRotw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f-_7wdkiXOc9TEfa4ZJEwA", "review_id": "3W1chqVhi_ubxqQ06LSClw", "text": "Fun atmosphere, delicious food, good prices.", "business_id": "t54zAs7IftAVb9SKcCRotw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GAEHo1uslNOouKy5k_v3tg", "review_id": "irpla_871-JKtJWWxsXMqA", "text": "Don't let the sketch-filled parking lot fool you! I know, there's Los Burritos a few doors down and  Kim's Chinese Food and a Cristiana Libreria.... Random oozes out of that strip mall. But Bacchanal is great. I had a Google Offer for the place and luckily live pretty close so made the trip last night. The decor is definitely dated (i.e. glass block walls, shitty chairs)- but you can tell they tried. They tried to create a gem in an otherwise downtrodden area. The food was surprisingly good. \n\nWe started with the appetizer platter- a sampling of deliciousness. I would have never thought to get cheese at a Greek place, but this cheese was so fresh. It was perfect with the fresh pita triangles served with it. \n\nI had high hopes as I am a fiend for tzatziki sauce and the gyro platter I got was to die for. So good. I can't emphasize enough. So good. I want to eat gyros every day now. It's a weird hankering to have, but alas, it is what it is. My date had a lamb stew with veggies, potatoes and rice- Also very good. The portions are perfect for the price (gyro platter $10, lamb entree plate $16). \n\nThey also have Greek wines and Greek beers available- And there's a sign right outside the door that had words concerning my favorite hours of the day (you know, those happy ones)- half off appetizers and discounted beers. Both great things in my book. \n\nI plan on returning. Feel free to join me. We can learn how to bellydance our bellies full of lamb together.", "business_id": "t54zAs7IftAVb9SKcCRotw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "THYIqfnLV54VZ_v2hCfq2Q", "review_id": "3WfBI9pJ1uJh7hs7lz3jTQ", "text": "This is a romantic diamond in the rough spot.  I came here with my dinner date and found it intriguing when we arrived, the doors were open and we could hear the greek guitar from outside.  We were ready!  The decor and seating is a throwback from the past, but we were here for the food and entertainment.  It's definitely here on  a Saturday.  Were were promptly seated ordered some Greek white wine and the saganaki.  Both were very good.  We then decided to order our entrees and our waitress was fun and playful.  While we waited, the belly dancing and greek guitar was going.  To make sure we were able to take part in the entertainment, the waitress offered us some plates.  We took one for each of us.  This was a fun hit, we threw the plates and broke them and it was a hoot.  When we received our food, it was great.  I had the chicken with artichokes and my date had lamb.  His was cooked just so perfectly it fell off the bone.  He got a thrill giving one of the belly dancers a tip, and then it was time for desert and the greek guitar.  It felt like we were on a greek island.  The chocalate cake was wonderful.  We were going to call it quits, but someone at the table next to us suggested that we finish off with one of the black licorice shots.  Yawsix!  This was a great time.  Now if I could just learn how to play that greek guitar....", "business_id": "t54zAs7IftAVb9SKcCRotw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cRyNICH0mhjxagvSyVr60Q", "review_id": "2hU9YvZEFQ1-hdATPHdwUw", "text": "Visited Bacchanal because of a restaurant - com coupon I picked up. They could stand to update this place a bit. The seats all seemed to have their padding worn out and I tried 3 different seats from neighboring tables. If you plan on pacing your meal out longer than 30 min or so, you might end up with a soar rump at the end of your visit.\n\nThey are not located in a great part of town and you could easily miss them if you weren't looking for them. On the south side of thomas just east of 30th street by a few feet. \n\nThe food was neither good nor bad. The greek salads were good and the pita bread they bring was great. I ordered a gyro platter and the gyro meat was not shaved off the spit like one might expect, but it seemed to be more like thin pieces of meat fried in a pan on their stove top. My guess is because they don't do a high enough volume that an entire cone of gyro would be too wasteful - although I could be wrong. Either way, ive had much better gyro from other establishments.\n\nIf you're looking for better mediterranean food I would recommend cypres grill over on camelback, just next to the trader joes. I can't attest to the atmosphere much, because when we were there on a friday (maybe it was saturday) around 6pm, we were litterally the-only-people-there. As we were leaving another group came in to eat. Seems like everyone already got the message that there are better options for greek / mediterranean.", "business_id": "t54zAs7IftAVb9SKcCRotw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GAEHo1uslNOouKy5k_v3tg", "review_id": "qRD45xIQh7u-nrcArz9tcA", "text": "closed :(", "business_id": "t54zAs7IftAVb9SKcCRotw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "btceqoUnnRh6LeLXiMT4Rg", "text": "I call this \"The Cake Store\".  That's the only name it needs to me.  It's been \"The Cake Store\" since I was about 5 and I used to come here with my Aunt who make professional cakes.  While she hunted for what she needed and scoped out what was new, I was in imaginative kids heaven.  Rows upon rows of tiny cake toppers.  Mini barbie dolls, mini cans of coke (and beer), teddy bears, army men, sports cars, Disney characters, Strawberry shortcake, 50's Retro Bowling themed stuff - and SO much more.  And all of these things are available from things as small as pick flags (they stick in cupcakes or occationally on cakes) all the way up to large 3D things to make a \"setting\" on a cake.  It's pretty amazing.  \n\nThen there are the professional baking pans and accessories.  I love the new cupcake trees, and I first saw them here.  They have great wedding cake pans too.  Don't want to make your own frosting and fillings?  They have pre-made stuff here so you don't have to even bother.  Or are you more a candy person?  They have tons of candy molds for just about any possible creation - and candy chips that you can melt down.  \n\nOr, if you'd love to do this but are clueless - guess who offers classes?  They have a full class room right next door with Wilton classes teaching everything from cake decorating to cookie bouquets and seasonal fun classes like gingerbread house creating.  \n\nAmazing stuff and definitely the best selection in the valley", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "p_8_VBp0dX2D7V2kc08ieA", "review_id": "DxyKu32_cpupFgeSzq06Pg", "text": "If you plan on doing anything with cakes or chocolate, you will want to know about this store.  \n\nAs stated earlier, they do have EVERYTHING.  A whole section of cookie cutters, decorating tips, rows of chocolate molds, cake pans, party supplies, and everything else.  \n\nThey have the best prices on disposable bags too- 100 for $13 something.\n\nIf I do not have a coupon to Michael's or Joann's, and know I will be heading to Phoenix, this is one place I stop by.  \n\nOne thing though is that their bathroom is not for the public.  They did make an exception for my toddler though.  \n\nPlan on spending a lot of time just going up and down the aisles though.  It is not a \"quick trip\" store.", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "_mo4LtybzPjvg-i6meN-tw", "review_id": "_-QYKi1nYxvu_Cdxqk6Apw", "text": "ABC is the Home Depot for the baker or kitchen gadget junkie. They offer unique cake molds, cake toppers and my favorite- solid color cupcake liners. \n\nThey host a number of different Wilton cake decorating classes.\n\nThey close by 3:00PM.", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wy7f9DOuBEOenhnA7KIKoQ", "review_id": "eSvtXtKIN8LVEZ1QOEpm4Q", "text": "If you need it, you'll probably find it here!\n\nI was looking for dress/clothing/girly cookie cutters and this was the only place I found them!\n\nWell I looked online but wasn't going to drop $40 for 4 cookie cutters.", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "CayYjCjDVk6Wn8Ep4EuOCA", "review_id": "frWmoZFVydBrWpz3zVjzKg", "text": "I hadn't ever been inside this store until I found out they were offering a class in fondant/gumpaste... \nSo, I am not taking a cake decorating class here and found this store to be quite the hidden gem. Most of the ingredients that I would typically buy off of the Internet, they have. Powdered dyes, FOND-X, Silpat in large sizes to accommodate the larger pieces of fondant.... \nThey also have a huge selection of candy making supplies, cookie cutters, and other various baking necessities. Mind you, a lot of the items they have range from Wilton Brand all the way to the higher-end baking stuff. So there is a great range for beginners to professionals. \nParking is easy and there is a large lot \nThe staff is \"somewhat\" helpful - they can be a little offish, but don't let that intimidate you. \nMy instructor, Heather, is very talented and knowledgeable and helpful.", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "W_QXYA7A0IhMrvbckz7eVg", "review_id": "0MNgAPQdnJck4eb2EkLthg", "text": "Hand's down this place is my favorite store in Phoenix.  Actually, it's my favorite store in Arizona.  I would be hard pressed to find a place cooler than this that caters so exactly to my every need and desire as a baker.\n\nI first came here when I was searching for a place to find cupcake liners in bulk.  I had just received an order from the school I work at to do cupcakes for their homecoming.  400 of them to be exact.  Ordering liners online would prove to be too pricey as would buying out every store's stock.  Somehow, even though I have driven by many many times, I did not even know this existed.  Now I certainly do.\n\nInside you will find a menagerie of things to delight everyone from the amateur baker to the professional pastry chef.  You will see rows of sprinkles, hundreds of cookie cutters, a rainbow of food coloring, dozens of specialty cake pans, and cake toppers galore.  I have never gone here and walked out unsatisfied.  I always find what I need.  \n\nIf I could walk around this place with a plate of bacon from Matt's, I would seriously think I had died and gone to heaven.  If you are ever in need of anything related to cakes and cake decorating, give this place a shot.  You will never consult a big box craft store for your needs ever again.", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "nc3cqVN0UuB3m50-CcMftw", "review_id": "-H8s71C7Ev07rRa5vAImgQ", "text": "Holy Cow!\n\nImagine finding out that there's a store that sells the quiche pan that you planned to buy for someone's not-so-secret suprise birthday brunch, and that pan exceeds your expectations. Visualize a removable bottom. Now, imagine that same store has cake pans in virtually every possible shape and size under the sun, along with chocolate molds, cookie cutters, jelly roll pans, racks, cake toppers, frosting, kitchen gadgets...the list goes on and on. \n\nA word of caution: If you're going here to find a specific item, ask to be taken to it directly. Otherwise, your eye will wander and there's no way you'll be able to turn down buying an offset spatula (which they conveniently placed next to the register). But, at these prices I cannot complain. For the two quiche pans and that impulse-buy spatula, I made out for under $20. Oh, trust me. I'll definately get more than $20s worth  of use from the spatula alone, top that with being able to make quiche on a whim, and I think you can call me a satisfied shopper.", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "2bYed9QCeJfCekV4tPJABw", "review_id": "eNmmsq1zODYVN-kqbb9euA", "text": "This place is a dream come true. From the pans, to the candy molds, the cake toppers and the pre-made icings, it's pure sugary-heaven. I thought I would be able to just walk-in/walk-out, but instead, I spent an hour walking up and down the aisles, determined to check everything out. \nI absolutely adore this store, and will be making another trip VERY soon!", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vguA8u-ebPzh3FQn1lRmkg", "review_id": "ZIttAAifLcpljUUvWVjhLA", "text": "Wonderful store and staff! Incredibly knowledgable and helpful. The courses offered are top rate and Heather is a fantastic instructor.", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "JL_cervg7k-NB199arXIdQ", "review_id": "K__KnoUdZSc7O2aRpbVbvA", "text": "Another one of those places that maybe should have remained in childhood. My mother used to make wedding cakes, and many a weekend was spent in the Sacramento version of this store. Mom pouring over decorating tips and sugar crystals, and me pouring over the fun trinketries such as plastic babies, flags of all nations, and sombreros. The store seemed much smaller than I imagined it as a child - yet, I was still able to acquire exactly what I sought: violet frosting coloring gum, and purple metallic sparkles. Mission accomplished. Now on to make a purple i-pod cake. Not sure if they're going to let me use their photo-to-cake topper service to make a Silversun Pickups album cover for my ipod cake though. Bummer.", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HOeDPrTZlOUu5LyBzMiIHg", "review_id": "nCWrsOOWANDPpKG5ouw28w", "text": "I was a bit nervous going into the shop for the 1st time. I had seen reviews on other sites that said the staff was not friendly, and I was needing to ask a lot of questions. I found the staff very helpful. They know their merchandise and can direct you right to the hard to find items. You can find ANYTHING you want for cake decorating. \n\nThe first time I went into the store I was looking for supplies needed to make a princess cake. I saw a cake at a local grocery store and went in looking for the supplies needed to make it myself. They had exactly what I needed all prepackaged in a kit. \n\nRecently, I sent a friend of mine in because she was throwing herself a Double Quncineta  (she was turning 30.) I made her a beautiful cake but told her she needed to find her decorations. She found everything she needed for her gag b-day cake. The staff at ABC told her they want pictures.  \n\nPrices are reasonable.  I have found that most stuff is cheaper than buying online, but be prepared...  As other reviews have said, if you are there browsing you will find extra stuff and spend more $.", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Bmzq_nkjYqp8aWn12RJdhA", "review_id": "0nxNbiIxK58AzB93HL-tdA", "text": "Based on some of the reviews, I signed up for the Cake Decorating Class. The place has everything you would want on a cake. I was amazed. I start my class in April.", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bmzq_nkjYqp8aWn12RJdhA", "review_id": "bI41bGx-_Q7Xt4E8NfsnVQ", "text": "I had my 1st class on Wednesday.\n\nWe went over Course 1. Basics on baking cakes, torting cakes, and icing cakes (more like crumb coating, but pretty thick so it's more icing than crumb coating). \n\nOur homework was to bake a few, tort them, and ice them up. Also practice some icing techniques.\n\nThe class is small, short, sweet, and too the point. Like my reviews!", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bmzq_nkjYqp8aWn12RJdhA", "review_id": "Ihqt9ExemgQkVYUh6Vawnw", "text": "I had my second class. It was nice. We practiced the templates in the book and our instructor showed us little techniques that really helped. \n\nThe small class environment and the other students in my class are friendly and nice.\n\nAt the end of the class, we used our new found knowledge to decorate our cakes we brought in.", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bmzq_nkjYqp8aWn12RJdhA", "review_id": "MSwJQclEUFZ3xFzlsxTIjw", "text": "3rd week of course 1 complete. Next week is the last week. Today we did a bit more on roses/flowers, made a clown, and did some icing techniques. Lastly, we worked on decorating cakes we brought in. I've been progressively getting better. Pictures and all that on my website. \n\nhttp://www.carmeloricarde.com/blog \n\nI can't wait until next week and to sign up for more classes.", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Zwtx7FLZcK5F2P0-Tz8mHg", "review_id": "bGm8UcBIeBfFvAqk8w13Pw", "text": "This is a one stop shop for cake decorating and candy making supplies. This place reminds me of Home Depot.  There are many \"shiny\" things that can get you totally distracted from what you were going there for, but the staff is knowledgeable and helps make sure you get everything you need to complete your project.  There is no other place like it in the Phoenix area.  The product selection is more than triple that of any Michael's store and here the staff can actually give you recommendations rather than just directing you to the right aisle.  If you're a lover of cake decorating like I am, you will love this store!", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Bmzq_nkjYqp8aWn12RJdhA", "review_id": "O_bIXpa8w2gfxW1fl-kbxQ", "text": "Completed my course 1. I think I did pretty good. I really enjoyed the class, signed up for course 2. \nYou can see how I did on my site.\nhttp://www.carmeloricarde.com/my-cakes-so-far/", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "fS3HDEg5phs4IikUDYsSOw", "text": "I love this place. I have been here several times. I find what I need every time. I do not and can NOT bake. But I love to buy plain cakes and make it my own design. They have decorations for every occasion. It is awesome! The staff has always been super friendly to me. LOVE IT!", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "vsXP832M0kOxKpfduD7dWw", "review_id": "1Swwqpf920ui4Xjt_NFk0A", "text": "I needed a 14-inch round pan for a ruffled milk pie I wanted to make. I tried the home goods section at ROSS; I tried the baking sections of Safeway and Frys; I tried Target... I found NOTHING! I had bookmarked this place after reading my friend Bacon B's review, knowing one day it would make for a fun shopping adventure.\n\nSure enough, they had my 14-inch round pan. It wasn't fancy. Plain brushed silver color. Not hard on the eyes, at least. AND, they carried the super fine (caster ) sugar at a very reasonable price, another recipe requirement I had some trouble finding. \n\nAnd, viola! I had everything I needed to try out this new recipe. \n\nIt was delicious, by the way. Tastes like a french-toast flavored bread pudding!! Finding the pan and the sugar was the hardest part!\n\nHere's a link to the recipe: http://www.findyourcraving.com/musing/ruffled-milk-pie-recipe\n\n(Only 3 stars because about two weeks later I found a more decorative 14-inch round pan at a European market and the price was the same as what I paid for the plain-jane one...)", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vNFxfUDTPgZRgV3EHnkmJg", "review_id": "Ha7Me6m2h27tjWaDzRdCNg", "text": "Super cool, cookie/cake.chocolate maker haven!  :)  Totally worth the 40 minute drive I had - it was packed when I got there and I did not experience one little bit of rudeness.  I arrived with my 5yo and after cruising the aisles for a bit an employee came by to see if I needed help finding anything.  Super neat place!  :)", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bmzq_nkjYqp8aWn12RJdhA", "review_id": "DbK3oycBmcx3gqptRdoD2g", "text": "This week will be week 3 of course II. I'm having a great time and having fun in the class. Wilton has discontinued the current coursework and has released a new version on cake decorating standards.\n\nI try to keep my learnings public on my blog http://www.carmeloricarde.com/week2-of-course-ii/", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bmzq_nkjYqp8aWn12RJdhA", "review_id": "4-X1NlYkBaqmLxWGAbN2tg", "text": "I'm a little sad. I completed course II and have to wait a bit until I can take course III and it will be under the new Wilton format. I am very happy though that I have taken the cake decorating courses, meeting the nice people at the store and in my class. I've taken a very large interest in cake decorating and its part of my life now. :)\n\nI keep adding the cakes I've been making to my blog. http://www.carmeloricarde.com/", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Bmzq_nkjYqp8aWn12RJdhA", "review_id": "OwwlecRYK7vRvw6KhYt3vw", "text": "I have completed all my classes and got all three certs. It was a great experience. I wish there were more classes but I'm ready to make my wedding cake now. See how I did.\n\nhttp://www.carmeloricarde.com/about/cake/", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YPwFl3RCRwr-kyN-890STA", "review_id": "iREIlKk2NleatJhSqtwBCA", "text": "If you bake or love to bake you will love this store! They have everything you could ever need to bake anything you desire. \n\nI recently made Boston Cream Cupcakes and I purchased my frosting and Bavarian Cream to cut down on time and their filling and frostings are the best. \n\nI just can't say enough about the items here.", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5G6aPYzgHJ03aiPFrFqg8w", "review_id": "XY3aIm-0PZMXXkVKECD7uw", "text": "While I LOVE the supplies and gadgets I can find here, the CUSTOMER SERVICE needs improvement!  I love to buy from locally owned shops in Phoenix whenever possible but the lack of friendly service in this place makes me want to buy elsewhwere (big box or internet).   I had one experience with a SUPER unfriendly sales clerk but chalked it up to \"being busy\".  I returned a month later and as luck would have it, I had to be helped by the UNFRIENDLY lady again! This experience could only be chalked up to R-U-D-E.  \n\nI must say, the instructor I had for a class is an amazing lady full of  helpful tips and knowledge!", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F5Gri8cauLK3uOaZtQV2VQ", "review_id": "r3KJHnanpjarHYSa-8K4xQ", "text": "This store is great. Comprehensive collection of baking and cake decorating supplies. They had everything I needed to complete the cakes for my brother's wedding. \n\nThe staff is everywhere and super helpful. I didn't feel lost at all. They were also quite friendly. Frick and Frack (not their names, but what can ya do? :) ) behind the counter were hilarious to listen to and interact with. So fun!\n\nIt's in a good central location, although it is still quite a trek for me. It's worth it to find everything I need in one place. \n\nTheir website is also super helpful. You can order online, or just check that they carry something before you make the journey there. \n\nPrices? Quite reasonable, thank you very much.", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qzPuRA7YdZGPQJmgkN6hMw", "review_id": "WqyhiYJAzY2QL0N9meKoJg", "text": "This place is fantastic!  They have supplies to suit the most imaginative of bakers!  I also feel they have great pricing.  I have seen similar items at other supply stores for up t twice the price.  \n\nThe staff is incredibly helpful too!   These ladies know what they are talking about.", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vdpNv9HEcZXueQgdsGmS9w", "review_id": "Bk4Pi3bAUYHgVk-OIGJ4Zw", "text": "This place is amazing! Went in to purchase cupcake box inserts which I have not been able to find anywhere else locally and was easily distracted by all of the cake pans, piping tips, sugar toppings, cookie cutters, etc. I arrived just as the store was closing and there were still a ton of people in the store. I really wish ABC would extend their business hours since they are only open until 5:30 during the week, close at 3pm on Saturday, and are not open Sundays.", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7C-jyTrOX-iJ-MrSJuh-8A", "review_id": "2aq-WZlHNRwDdCngkkHxIw", "text": "All of my baking needs are met whenever I am baking a cake for someone. If you are building a custom cake, this is the place to start. No matter what kind of cake you are making they will have the supplies for it. I made a NIN cake for my boyfriend awhile back and I needed cake paint, cake stands, and doilies. If you are not sure of where to look they will make suggestions for you. \n\nThe only bummer about the place is that they close so dang early. So just make sure you get here during the early part of the day.", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HSKrdp21e5W_uIVcsHQTHw", "review_id": "dRJ-Atsl8DSPD6g0FfS_5Q", "text": "I agree with the previous 24 reviewers.  This place can't be beat, and honestly, I don't live in AZ anymore, so I can't even come here !!  Boo-hoo.  I thought that when I moved to Los Angeles, I could certainly find  equal to, if not better, but that isn't the case, and I pine for this place everytime I walk into the place I now have to use.  They are always out of things I want/need, they charge more, and their quality on the food products is much less.  I so miss this place.", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "8KmHPVzyBW45_tXX8zU5mA", "review_id": "QSKKm-yXLuEBKE-hVP2OBw", "text": "I am sad that this is the only baking superstore in my vicinity. Perhaps if this store were located among the many craft and culinary boutiques in the heart of Stepford (aka the East Valley), it would not be so highly rated and flocked to in throngs. I've only attempted to shop here thrice but each time I have been unable to find any of the things I had been looking for. I felt snubbed by the baking ladies who'd rather cackle amongst themselves about whose cardiologist was potentially worse than help a customer find a product. Instead I blindly searched and was waved off to an area where the items \"might be\" and when happening upon an \"out of stock\" label on a lonely shelf, was offered no further assistance on how I might acquire said missing item in the future. I left the bakery as I had come in, without a greeting and without notice. It's a shame this place blows so badly because it does smell amazing!", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8bs9XD_S41zGdWAKSijAtA", "review_id": "KyU457holdzbDE7uZgqSyQ", "text": "This place rules. If you're looking for high-end, low-end, fancy, mundane, obscure, or whatever you need for your sweet treats, it's here. I guarantee it. The staff are helpful, too. I get lost here in the very best way.", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YK-g0g4HbI6uVegt2ac8xA", "review_id": "oPwIDeUDfVOVY7gPM8oEnQ", "text": "This place is amazing.  A definite must for any baker.  They have every type of pan, gizmo, or gadget you could ever need at rock bottom prices.  I like to stock up on cellophane bags and disposable loaf pans (those brown paper ones) for holiday gift giving.  Sure, you can probably find a majority (but not all) of their items at Sur La Table, but you'll pay more.", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oXBahXJCXUEATm5IVexw8A", "review_id": "1d-e3y2njb1iywNDpwfzhQ", "text": "As a culinary industry employee/baked goods enthusiast, I have to say that I really dig this little gem.  They have everything you could need for baking that perfect cake, cookie, candy, chocolate, etc.  They have decorations, edible glitters, sprinkles, cake toppers, utensils, cake sheets, food coloring, helpful staff, classes and more!  I love coming in here and just walking around to try and get ideas.  They can be a tad pricey but it's worth checking out.  I even found rose water here when I was making a chocolate cake and wanted to make a vanilla bean/rose frosting!! Yay cakes!", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "go8iR9E-MfDJqFATDApuVQ", "review_id": "_AbIRnPKSRAHVwv4_K-Vhw", "text": "I really like the selection of flavors here. I make my own juice for my e-cig and ABC offers a nice variety that help keep our vaping interesting. My only complaint about the place is their hours, I wish they were open later on weekends!", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1Ri3pmwcT28y_b9hWmlLDg", "review_id": "VFWY0eH1_DtH6Rw_B54RAg", "text": "This place was amazing!!!  Tons of stuff to look through!  I went in looking for pastry/decorating bags and found so much more!  They had an amazing array of cookie cutters!! They had dinosaurs, cowboy, states, mermaid cookie cutters and soooo much more!  They also had a great variety of decorating tips and large sizes too which I thought did not exist!  They also had wedding cake toppers that had gay and lesbian couples, which I thought was awesome since I was in AZ and was surprised to see this! They also had chocolate molds as well. You name it this place probably has it!!", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "58YQSpx5Ct8W3HxFhNs-Lw", "review_id": "HceYe7kL7NtC95aquEK8XQ", "text": "Awesome place-- you can find just about anything you need here to get your baking done.  I love baking cakes and cupcakes and I come here for all my specialty supplies.  So much better of a selection than Michael's, Joanns or any craft store.  Variety of flavors, shapes, colors, ect.", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A7B8l4bO15tVkpD-5TD2zQ", "review_id": "hyMC4zM3O87k-s7gFYi-rg", "text": "This store is fantastic. I don't decorate cakes, so I can't take advantage of everything they have to offer. But I do make cake pops and I can find many of my supplies at ABC - sprinkles (the great wall of sprinkles!), sucker sticks, candy melts, candy molds and boxes. Prices aren't the cheapest on some items, so if it's something I can pick up at Michael's with a coupon, I will do that instead.\n\nI love to browse the aisles and marvel at all the products they have, wishing I had the talent and use for everything! They offer several classes I'd like to try, but the times just don't fit my schedule.\n\nThe staff is friendly, although I don't usually have any more interaction with them other than check-out. It's a 30 mile drive from home, so I only stop in weekday afternoons after work, when it seems to be fairly busy. Which means the only thing I'd really whine about is their hours - a 5:30pm closing time is a little earlier than I'd like, and some days I can't make it in time!", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "lMkE7S4dlmgtDdBRpWTs2g", "review_id": "poXGqc0bodsWCuxedlhCgw", "text": "I found tons of really awesome decorating and baking supplies here, as the name states. I will say I did not however find many wedding decorations for cakes. Pricing is really good and I would definitely go again if I needed something and was on that side of town. I would not however make a special trip just to go there as I did last time.", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TvF4hX4oxExgEFS9jUXWBQ", "review_id": "lKbjP7lAsNBBdemkOaVH2w", "text": "These people are the best! Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable -- anything you need they have. Hope you go there, I am a regular.", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7C-jyTrOX-iJ-MrSJuh-8A", "review_id": "XoRCL_FRQyR-cfNI8HhHiQ", "text": "ABC is really the only place in Phoenix of its kind, other than going to Michael's or Joann's for cake supplies which can get pricey. They do not always have what I am looking for but they have a wide selection of many cake baking and decorating items. If you are thinking of making a themed cake, you can really customize it here because they sell individual decor items here (glass slippers, balloons, figurines, cartoon characters, etc., you get the picture). They even sell fondant and edible cake jewels, pearls, glitter, etc.\n\nThe tips are in the glass case and they also sell gorgeous sugar flowers if you don't know how or are too lazy to make it yourself. Come here for the cheap cake boxes and cake cardboard rounds. One of my favorite cakes made with some edible paint from this store was the NIN cake (which you can google if you like, I have pearls around mine). \n\nThe cons:\n\n*Close too early :( \n*Small store that easily gets very crowded, so you may be overwhelmed by Thelma and Louise looking for a spatula.\n*Most of the workers are snobby. With the exception of one older woman, I have never received friendly service from anyone else in the many years I have been coming here. I remember coming here when I was a young teen and it has always been the same. Luckily I just devised a get in and get out routine, I already know what I need and where it is. They have what I need and I am willing to put up with it because it beats ordering online, or paying high prices for a small selection elsewhere. As someone else mentioned perhaps they are selectively friendly?", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N5p73LY_o3YKYwO9bzblBQ", "review_id": "N1qC6Ml5m3MVhgBdzGraqg", "text": "If there is a better cake supply company in Phoenix, I haven't found it.\n\nAs an amateur cake artist the knowledge and experience of the staff is a HUGE help.  When I tell them what I'm trying to accomplish they give great tips and show me which products are my best options.\n\nThey'll also let you sample the food products before you buy.\n\nThey also have a schedule of classes that changes monthly for helping to improve your cake decorating skills.\n\nIf you're not careful you can spend a lot.  So take your list with you and try to stick to it.", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DGY55tstqSy41uVE7eF79Q", "review_id": "1s-XX1t-Do4HXT8Je8MKtQ", "text": "After arriving in az 2 years ago, I found ABC Cake Arts!  They have been very helpful upon every visit.  The staff have always been full of advice, and so helpful.  They have been willing to do many special orders to help meet my need.  Sue Jacobs Cakes has only the highest regard for this business!", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "E2ulceerND8YIxkNpnt5fA", "text": "This place must be heaven for those that are serious about their baking... \nI'm quite an amateur, but was super impressed nonetheless with the amount of baking tools and supplies that are squeezed into this store.  \n\nThe staff was friendly and knowledgeable.  I went in with a grocery list from my sister-in-law.  I needed to get red chocolate to melt, red sprinkles, and white and black frosting in a tube.  Our plan was to make \"Muno\" pretzel rods (from Yo Gabba Gabba).  ABC had everything on my list and more... I ended up purchasing special candy \"eyeballs\" instead of the white and black frosting and they worked perfectly!  (They came out super cute by the way and were pretty easy to make too!)\n\nI also bought some candles and a spatula.  I could have done a ton more damage; there were so many fun baking accessories there from cookie cutters and cake toppers to edible glitter frosting and special molds to make suckers, cake pops, chocolate, etc... they also carry really cute shaped pans, packaging, and more. \n\nWhether you're a professional, or just an amateur looking to do a little baking of some sort, check this place out - they are locally owned and have been around since 1965.  They must be doing something right!\n\nAdditional tip: they offer all kinds of classes!", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NNdfPF-UhvLB8FxbsuSC5A", "review_id": "fBWRpoZhLp3U_aUfQtp80w", "text": "Anything you can think of that has to do with baking, this is the place to be.  They have everything you are looking for and need.  Boxes, decorations, candles, and supplies.  Their prices are very reasonable too.  If you own a store, make sure you apply for their resale program where  you can get almost everything at the resale price w/o paying for taxes.  For boxes, if you get the bulk sizes, you will save even more.  I've been shopping from them for about 2 years now and I can't think of any other places where I would get all my baking supplies.", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n0kkH6CdTDFSOF9mbPMqAw", "review_id": "RGzSa_SFYdyrGg_YXsLJ3A", "text": "If you have ever baked anything in your life you need to check this place out! There is an aisle dedicated to cupcake wrappers alone! Every decoration you could imagine, pans in every shape and size. But the best part about ABC cakes is the incredibly helpful staff. They are experts and will walk you through any pastry related question you may have. The prices are great as well, an added bonus. Awesome place.", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vktGo1HGeFVoIvZ1K34a_Q", "review_id": "jouEJUXMKB7vDTK3XFTQAQ", "text": "I come here whenever I'm baking something special.  They usually have whatever it is I'm looking for.  If not, it usually can't be found anywhere else either.  I also took one of the classes, GREAT instructors, totally worth the money I spent on supplies.  The staff is always friendly.  The rows are kind of small so if the place is packed it can get awkward, but they're jam packed with stuff so it can't be helped.  Do be careful in the entrance/parking area, it can get a little congested and not everyone pays attention.  Wish there was one closer to me. :)", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k5raoq4nQ3FbtTxCUQMjBw", "review_id": "f1mkqaIT0urM3f8CEtamhA", "text": "Absolutely MUST-GO for anything cake, cookie, cupcake related.  Went to five stores prior looking for the perfect cookie cutter.  Should have started here first because I hit the jackpot!  AH-MAZING!  Plus the staff was ever so helpful with products and questions.  Definitely recommend, and I'll be going back.", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cosbiB3IZGD6-sRVbD7Thw", "review_id": "CjL5akNClaEq5Qdd91YKTw", "text": "i love this store! they have anything that i've ever needed for my baking projects. and i've been shopping with them for well over 20 years. helpful, friendly staff, great selection and great prices. and i love that it is a local business.", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vgQYf_8dJtsl_dcczuce2g", "review_id": "yaXlAkhfymQLnk61zZaHow", "text": "I've been here once but the prices seem very reasonable and the staff are helpful.  I'll definitely be back!", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qIMvtfcyg06nadLPfnWC8Q", "review_id": "uwqXlIM44_wKnDJuFNqVcA", "text": "This is my favorite place!!!  They always have what I need and the staff is ALWAYS friendly and very helpful.  Prices are great.  They have so much!  It's worth the trip!", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2hXL2ExBsgjJNpm6BJy0lg", "review_id": "BPY1tezn_oxj4CqAeiTKOg", "text": "This place is a bakers dream! Everything you could think of for your baking and decorating needs can be found at this store. From edible glitter to Star Wars cupcake liners, all sorts of stuff can be found. I love ABC because they have all of the supplies to make my baked goods look somewhat professional. Their employees have always been helpful with giving out advice on how to use supplies. I also like that they have an online ordering system, so you can just pick out what you want and pay for it online and then it's at the store ready for you. I also find the prices to be very reasonable, yes some of this stuff can be found at Michael's or JoAnn's but the selection is much smaller and the prices are higher there than ABC. If you're into baking and decorating, I highly recommend visiting ABC.", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3A9PcVYlPkmBEpjj_iq1CA", "review_id": "XXqlm2OTIIC_kMCnR__xEA", "text": "This store really has everything whether you are baking from home or if you are a professional in the business.  They can get busy at times, but they are the only store around that carries a vast array of product.", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A-jjRYTVlUrL6Z7wIIzZIg", "review_id": "kaiQx5dp5y03-O6g6BckJQ", "text": "Awesome store they have absolutely everything! It's amazing and staff is so nice and helpful", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oIC-OR1z-l5NCWubrfMnfQ", "review_id": "ZeV1WLIIr6gjWdKJr9KzRg", "text": "Love this place! I could spend hours looking at all the neat things they have! I drive from Tucson whenever I need stuff for cake orders. Wish there were more places like this around so I wouldn't have to drive so far.\nSome things, especially fondant tools, are pricy, but I don't always have time to order online or the shipping is too expensive.\nA lot of people say the staff is friendly and helpful, sadly, I've been here 20+ times since starting my cake business and not once have I found the staff friendly or helpful. They all seen to be running around in a hurry but not doing much. I have to hunt someone down to ask any questions and then they either don't know or don't care to help.", "business_id": "XAaXT0e70-USVYVKcnljsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mtajgtS3zg0wP4C1nK894A", "review_id": "dSZx7-JQ63V7h8788Tu-ZA", "text": "I lived there for a little over two years in one of their studio apartments, from 2009 to 2011. I had a great experience. Their office staff was always changing accept for the manager Arlen who was there the entire time. Any issue I ever had got addressed immediately. I really have NO complaints with my stay. And you really can't beat the location, you can easily walk to 2 grocery stores(Fry's or Trader Joes) or the theater. \nI really loved my stay here and have nothing but good things to say about the Biltmore Club.", "business_id": "y-Fx-K8tYKMdVW32bojcZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r5kvXZaUgMaRQSQIYG2wOA", "review_id": "SvViMux33rYwiULa4oDbjw", "text": "DO NOT RENT HERE!!  I have had only issue after issue in the year I have been here.  I move out on Sunday.  Thank Goodness!!\nI'm sitting here right now with no running water & as always the office is not returning my call.\nLast week the AC was not working for almost 5 days.  My apt was 100 degrees.  \nThe office doesn't care & the maintenance crew is rude.\nI've had consistent issues since move in with plumbing, AC and inconsiderate neighbors.\nStay far far away from this place!!!!!", "business_id": "y-Fx-K8tYKMdVW32bojcZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mOgsRkydqg8IGIZTjm1PWw", "review_id": "ro7G0JrgZRF4E0Vhj7PAEw", "text": "Don't waste your money here. They love to find any reason to charge you extra fees. The front office is rude and doesn't ever return your phone calls or do what you ask them to do. They turn off the heat during summer months and turn off the AC in October even though its still in the 100s out. They had NO heat or AC almost the entire month of November and we still had to pay full rent. That is ILLEGAL. It was 105 and I had no AC, then it got down to 40 degrees at night and there was no heat so I had to keep my oven on to stay warm. I complained to the office and they just made up excuses to why they couldnt turn it on for a month. I was constantly having problems with losing hot water and water pressure. Ive had to call security there because neighbors were outside night after night fighting and hitting each ither and seciurity refused to come because they \"dont deal with violence\". are you kidding me?? whats the point of security?  I've never had such aggravations living at a place. I will never ever recommend this place to anyone. Worst experience ever.", "business_id": "y-Fx-K8tYKMdVW32bojcZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OFclNGIOby44XvDux1OUcA", "review_id": "G98JhusQtGOnblVUTaKWCQ", "text": "AWESOME PLACE!  I have lived here for three years now.  If I ever have a concern, the leasing is on it ASAP, no joke.  Leasing agents treat you with respect and fix any concerns like, next-day-service.  Pretty quiet complex.  Sweet views.  20's-80's live here.  Gated with night security.  Always feel supersafe here and is literally right across the street from Whole Foods!  Love that place!!", "business_id": "y-Fx-K8tYKMdVW32bojcZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "mfvezpz6ohS0NQk3DZdvqQ", "review_id": "fGUPY-pdBLma8jHPvf_7Ug", "text": "Had a great time here! Had only two problems-1) No purse allowed? How am I supposed to dress sexy and have pockets at the same time? Taking away a femme's purse is a federal crime!-2) Really hard to find if you don't know it is in a SHOPPING CENTER! I had never seen a club before in like a supermarket shopping center....but the space is actually quite big!", "business_id": "As7RemQnYJskIBPWUh3MIg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vF4B6eFdoDmyV_l7MLHMzw", "review_id": "-JfUg1xRKdT_vA9KHjFZRQ", "text": "I've only been to this place twice. But both experiences were pretty cool. I had fun, we went on a sunday night because we had a couple of people who were 18 - 21 with us and on that night... 21 and over get in for FREE!! whoo - hoo!! and the youngsters get in for like 5 bucks or so... i really can't remember when. \n\nThere's a 2 drink minimum i think but I didn't really drink anything. It was ackward dancing around their big ol' fence. It was like... keep the jail bait away!! ha ha ha!! but it was cool, I got to cross the dreaded fence and I even fell while doing so! I missed a step and face planted infront of a bunch of trannys. not cute.\n\nIt was alright though, it didn't have all the drama like straight clubs. I haven't been to another gay club, but I'd definatly go back. This time, I'll be sure to watch out for those steps!!", "business_id": "As7RemQnYJskIBPWUh3MIg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "I0lsu1zG-QrPx2D27hR9Ug", "review_id": "fvdmkNLGyeOYWpkaQo5OJQ", "text": "What happened to this place? A few years ago right after I turned 21 a few of my friends took me to this place, it was awesome, loads of people, good music and two for one drinks. I though it was the best place ever. I even went on a Thursday night and the place was packed. Now, it's like it died. I came back to AZ during Pride weekend and decided to hit up some clubs with a few friends. I had heard that the Biz had a name change and was not really what it used to be, but, we decided to go here on the Friday night before Pride thinking it would be full of people, wrong.  We got there around 11:30, saw the almost empty parking lot and decided to go to the E-Lounge instead, or not since it apparently has closed. So we headed back to Club Vibe as it's now called and by this time it was almost midnight. Once inside there was maybe 30 people in the place including the staff. The music was pretty good, the new dance floor was shiny and the drinks were ok, but they really pissed us off when they kept calling last call. So of course we were running to the bar to get a fresh drink then trying to go on the dance floor, being told we weren't allowed to bring drinks on the floor, chugging the drinks and then repeating for 45 minutes. It probably explain why there was like only 5 other people on the dance floor. Maybe it's the name change, maybe it's the scene, I'm not sure, but I really hope the next time I visit my hometown, this place will have fixed its problems and become an awesome place again.", "business_id": "As7RemQnYJskIBPWUh3MIg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JL_cervg7k-NB199arXIdQ", "review_id": "wi-BxZA07eZM_N8dEhxgSg", "text": "I really like this Great Clips location because they are very sweet to my 4 and 9 year old daughters. My kids are hands on and inquisitive, and the staff indulge them and answer their questions, no matter how silly.  All of the stylists that I've had for myself and my children have done a great job with all of us.  We're moving out of the area soon but I might consider driving back to this location for haircuts, because it's hard to find a hair salon (especially in Central Phoenix!) that is truly kid friendly.", "business_id": "reU2VaO-QvNAyCZEyxHMBw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WJkmgkrSPMHTfDTD3VgqqA", "review_id": "Utbje8PKSxyLGDi1MnOddA", "text": "Come here if you know EXACTLY what you want. \n\nI don't usually do anything fancy to my hair, a trim, maybe layers and that's about it. For that reason, I don't care to spend more than $15 for a haircut and Great Clips is good for that. $13 for a cut + $3 if you want a shampoo.\n\nToday was my first time there and I got Marina as my stylist, if I can call them that. While I expected just a simple hair cut, she was noticed that my hair was dry during the shampoo (which it is because I don't use extra hair products other than shampoo) and offered some advice on how to restore moisture to my hair. \n\nIt was a Sunday morning and they were busy, mostly men and children and old ladies-- so if you're a chick who needs more done to your hair such as a consult, styling, hi-lights, etc then go somewhere else. Great Clips is good for simple, straight-to-point, cuts.", "business_id": "reU2VaO-QvNAyCZEyxHMBw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_4lqpCYCqOQzbB6xQGGhrQ", "review_id": "AQ-UoJhP62_zjpvMmv3NIQ", "text": "UPDATE: Yes, Marina is a great stylist.\n\nI changed my rating due to yesterdays experience.  I went in about 5:30 and saw that Marina was still there and thought \"Oh awesome, I'll get my hair trimmed!\"  She said hello and how it's been a while since I've been in. I've been letting my hair grow out so I wanted just a clean up.  She took my number and I sat down.   I ONLY have Marina cut my hair. She's been cutting it for about 10 years now.  Give or take a few.\n\nWithin the next 30min, I was wondering who's hair she was cutting because she wasnt at her station.  i then saw her with a bunch of stuff, so I figured \"Ok she's cleaning up.\"  Then a woman called my name for a hair cut.  In which i said. \"Im waiting for Marina\" and she replies with \"Oh Marina got off at 5PM.. \"\n\nUmm.. did someone want to tell me that before I waited 30min??  \n\nMarina said that the girl was great and would take care of me, but at that point I was disgusted.  I said Marina was the only one who cuts my hair.   I walked out.\n\nWill I be back?  I dont think so.  \n\nMarina is great and does an awesome job, but I guess she gets off at 5PM.  I didnt know that. \n\n---------------------------------------\n\nIf you want a great haircut and a great price, I recommend Marina.  She's been cutting my hair for about five years now and I only use her.  The people are nice there and if you want to get in quickly, I highly recommend going in during lunch time or shortly after.", "business_id": "reU2VaO-QvNAyCZEyxHMBw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SrdgJbspk4WW4NoAYQJNdA", "review_id": "nJEP1-pyM2nXZhJbVYW39Q", "text": "For a great haircut I highly recommend Marina or Suzie, they are the best. Marina has been cutting my hair for years and she always knows what to do. A couple of times when Marina wasn't there Suzie cut my hair, and she is also great!", "business_id": "reU2VaO-QvNAyCZEyxHMBw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "xZvRLPJ1ixhFVomkXSfXAw", "review_id": "ykPMkCVrWnJpsF89CqTjAQ", "text": "two times a year--in august and in january--they offer a 10-day sale where their $13 haircuts are only $7.99.\n\nthis is a great deal.. the stylists are exceptionally well-trained and polite.\n\nthey have an online check-in app that will tell you what time to come in instead of waiting in que!", "business_id": "reU2VaO-QvNAyCZEyxHMBw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SrdgJbspk4WW4NoAYQJNdA", "review_id": "kTPWPVxJBr5MGBS0Oq0ZYw", "text": "My usual stylist Marina and my backup Suzie weren't there when I came in so I took a chance on Diem-Thuy (aka Christina). I didn't have to worry, she did a GREAT job! She knew exactly how to cut my hair and she was so nice and professional. So, if Marina is your usual stylist and she isn't there don't be afraid to try Christina!", "business_id": "reU2VaO-QvNAyCZEyxHMBw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ugoqDrn6cPPD63Pt_CLi8A", "review_id": "DlLBjZm2Ea6qQJFTmYnGag", "text": "These ladies have superior customer service skills. They are all full of smiles, and happy that you are there. Will continue coming here.", "business_id": "reU2VaO-QvNAyCZEyxHMBw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aAKxqGM2gkTLLZ0Tp9T6Iw", "review_id": "cxEsQSp_tTpxCc_eIQamzg", "text": "Cheap good haircuts who could complain!", "business_id": "reU2VaO-QvNAyCZEyxHMBw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "joEN2Mx6n2FNzsIrR0CpjQ", "review_id": "bJ1Y59xD8Gd3_Vzl0pMRxA", "text": "Great Clips is what it is....every one who steps into a GC location needs to come in with certain.......EXPECTATIONS, I guess is the word. Let me explain further...\n\n~What To Do~\nGet your hair cut, colored, primped, primed for greatness\n\n~The Good~\nThe stylists at each location are pretty even across the board as far as expertise goes. You can go to each location you want and get pretty much the exact hair cut. I still am amazed that no other hair place keeps your hair records like GC does. Why not, other stores?! That makes it so much easier on me, not having to remember my numbers and styles, etc. Also, as always, the discounts they have seasonally on cuts are nice on my wallets, as are the the general prices. Finally, for not having to set up appointments, its pretty fast eating for a cut.. I never have had to wait too long to get my hair cut which is a plus.\n\n~The Bad~\nIs primarily quality of the hair cut. The expertise seriously lacks beyond basic comprehension for a general haircut. I was paying a lot more for much nicer haircuts, but its not a big deal to me since I just need my hair to look decent. But seriously, everyone knows this place is for all the new hair cutters to get their feet wet in the business. If you expect anything more than a generic haircut, be forewarned. If you want a specific style, be wary, for it might not come out how you'd like it. I still think most people whom go here are already aware of most of this. Also, its hit or miss as far as the personality you work with. Some of the stylists are visibly in another dimension at times, they seem like they would rather be a garbage picker than working their....then there are the ones whom go the extra mile. Unfortunately the ones that do just that are the ones whom move up to a better job, oh well..\n\n~The Down Low ~\nThis specific location is closest to me and allows me to go get my haircut for a relatively cheap rate. If I get a better job (crosses fingers) then I would really prefer going somewhere else...But until then, its Great Clips. They do get 3 stars, which I think is generous, for their haircut record keeping system, low prices/deals, and quick turnaround time for service when walking in. If you are on a budget, its a neccesity to find a low-cost barber shop. Honestly, I would prefer a local shop, but the deals that you get here are real good. I might change and go with a barber soon, but for now its Great Clips.", "business_id": "reU2VaO-QvNAyCZEyxHMBw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dji-3ZSLA33ndPPYT0p7BA", "review_id": "O8Ktl_ZRYix5Gc4u6yrVjA", "text": "Wow. I usually go to salons, and that's where I take the kids. But this time, we went in a big group, 5 (walk-in) cuts in total, ages 17,13,13,13, and 8. Total price 66.00 plus tip. Holy good haircuts, Batman! I was really blown away by the level of skill that this place had to offer. Aren't these cheap places kinda crappy? My perspective has changed. We walked in and walked out in about an hour. Craziness.\n\nI will have to come back and add names of the stylists. For now, there's pink hair and piercings girl- super smiley, very friendly, and she did a great job on the 2 13 year old girls. Then, there was the other lady. Wish I knew her name.. I think it started with an H. She was also very nice, and very good. The 17 year old LOVED her hair. She's been raving about it for 2 days now. She also cut the 13 year old boy's hair. It was exactly what his Dad wanted him to get. It looked perfect! And then, my boy. A man cut his hair. He was not very friendly. I felt like I was an imposition. But he gets 5 stars anyways, because I honestly have never seen such a GREAT cut on my Son. His Dad wanted him to cut off his long hair and I was really disappointed. His hair is blonde, so when it's short, it looks almost see-through. This guy did an amazzzzzing job and I could not be happier. \n\nAll in all, I'm highly satisfied! Definitely the new family spot.", "business_id": "reU2VaO-QvNAyCZEyxHMBw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n5LyW9sOz3YNaJigSyLy9w", "review_id": "vvycEkKGJES1PTEak1lEzQ", "text": "I just got my haircut here by Hannah, and I couldn't be happier! I am an older fat woman, and when I told Hannah I wanted a pixie cut she didn't try to change my mind. When she started to cut it she showed me how much she was going to take off,and I told her she could cut off more, her response was \"Oh, boy a challenge!\" She and the other two stylists were very friendly and chatty with all of us! I will defiantly be back to see Hannah and the other girls here! Thank you for making my day!", "business_id": "reU2VaO-QvNAyCZEyxHMBw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_R3j6NaJp40433MKxVpKUA", "review_id": "Dba-mxuwnx9fwj-8wCJPVQ", "text": "Not bad, quick hair cut, not exactly the best quality but I can live with it", "business_id": "reU2VaO-QvNAyCZEyxHMBw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fFAGrLvZw1n29Ui_qEud-g", "review_id": "UjYCBIy7a_n7uli62BNS7w", "text": "I've been coming here since not long after I moved to Phoenix (2006?) & I've only ever had 1 complaint. Great Clips is great! ;-)", "business_id": "reU2VaO-QvNAyCZEyxHMBw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uOJD5oycDJgIs8gk_G9yMw", "review_id": "x0B4bU9tylglYdGVzAyJHw", "text": "Got a haircut by Marina, such a sweet lady :) She did a great job!! Go see her and don't forget u can check in to be added to the sign in sheet w the Great clips app!", "business_id": "reU2VaO-QvNAyCZEyxHMBw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OC_Yqiuvf17BYpsX9Bw5rg", "review_id": "E52W8h3T-ItuM2tTVcROUQ", "text": "I got my haircut by Tamara a couple of weeks ago. We had great conversation and she gave me lots of tips on how to grow out my hair. I'll keep coming back to show her my progress!", "business_id": "reU2VaO-QvNAyCZEyxHMBw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LdJFjb2w0yJOxH1_0JAqrw", "review_id": "XRZEQzyBTyI9ERT2n44qBg", "text": "I had a good basic hair cut here last week!  I was really impressed.  The stylist legitimately listened to what I wanted and was able to do a basic slide cut to texturize my super fine Asian hair. I'm not sure I'd come here if I wanted a dramatic change to my style, but for a trim and clean-up as I'm growing out, this is more than sufficient, and you can't beat the $13.99 price tag.", "business_id": "reU2VaO-QvNAyCZEyxHMBw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6ThTRlIrAuTQLXvDVANhmQ", "review_id": "TI2Q5oK9Dv62FAYClYgD7w", "text": "Tamara did a great job, and was super friendly. I wanted a simple trim and some layers and she went above and beyond to make sure my hair looked great. No wait time ,quick and friendly service all for a great price. Ill definitely be back!", "business_id": "reU2VaO-QvNAyCZEyxHMBw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Cqk35irtDGkzr3nnKtZT9A", "review_id": "ll3yubz4qPvoXzzqINwuvA", "text": "I have been to this location twice - the first was right before a speaking event where I was going to be onstage in front of 850 people! The second was before attending the same event. Both times I came here and was absolutely THRILLED with how my hair turned out! \n\nIt's very rare to leave a great clips, loving your hair without styling it or \"fixing\" it once you get home. This place definitely lives up to its reputation as being salon quality for a cheap price! \n\nThank you Kelly and Michael! Both of you gave me fantastic hair!", "business_id": "reU2VaO-QvNAyCZEyxHMBw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 12, "useful": 11, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "elxFX3c76u0bw7caE32Dxw", "text": "When I was 12 my older sister got her first apartment. And she took me with her to Pier 1. I was in little boy gay heaven. And to think, she wanted my pubescent ass to help her decorate. Hmmm....do you think she knew something. Anyway, wow, all that great Pier 1 stuff. Director chairs, lava lamps, bamboo vases with baby's breath...if only I could replace my bedroom's Charlie's Angels motif for all this. But we were here for big sis. In those 25 plus years....Pier 1 hasn't changed that much. And that's cool. I just think they've gotten a little big for their britches and the prices are too high and don't match the quality of the product. A balsa wood nightstand? Hmmmm...not gonna work. But those cute little plates with the palm trees. Nice touch. And do you think you could jam anymore into this space? Word of caution to future Pier 1 shoppers: limit your pre Pier 1shopping cocktails to only two. Otherwise you just bump into stuff. And break a lamp. Or something. So I heard.", "business_id": "hlwaq_gf5Ep7p3-MTnkbpQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HOleI3jz1MLNUJ6cc1x0Pw", "review_id": "HenWGs2ndgJ8Vcw4-sfbNQ", "text": "I totally agree with Thomas S. that Pier 1 has gotten really over-priced for its own good. I also think that they could stand to expand their offerings to include some furnishings and decor that are a little more modern/urban (like the loft collection West Elm just introduced). I think they could update their offerings without messing up their overall concept. I get kind of tired of seeing the same dark wood furniture pieces with ethnic embossing over and over again, especially when one dresser has a $600 price tag. \n\nThat being said, Pier 1 is an awesome place to pick up accessories to complete or add to your current furniture and decor. My personal favorites: their reeds/feathers/silk flowers, plates (buy one cool one and display on the stand they sell separately), martini glasses (we have two striped ones displayed on our wet bar), trays, and candles/candle accessories. They also always have a huge variety of colors, which is really helpful if you have something particular in mind; this is not the case at Ikea or Target, which tend to have decor in stock that is only in specific seasonal or featured colors. \n\nThis particular location of Pier 1 has a really friendly and helpful staff. When I went a little overboard (spent too much) on a recent trip and brought about half of the stuff back to return, they were really nice about it. A lot of places give you attitude when you return a bunch of items, but they didn't, which I appreciated.", "business_id": "hlwaq_gf5Ep7p3-MTnkbpQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eZQ2b5dJDlIji9AtfdOE0g", "review_id": "Rwhrl286GwzFDwo53y-Prw", "text": "I am redecorating my front lobby of my business; Essence of Harmony Sacred Massage.  After my artist / client Lucretia Torva stained the concrete slab of the floor, we needed a few NEW things to take my clients experience all the way to Morocco.  \n\nAt Pier 1, I was greeted by a lovely gal, very friendly, who had a thick German accent and couldn't understand English that well.  She did the best she could by showing me around to the tables, vases, etc... but she couldn't 'get me', so I suggested I just look around.\n\nNext, I bumped into a fella wearing the apron who acted too busy to help me, but did anyway because it was so slow that night.  I was a wee bit nervous picking out new things and it was clear that he tolerated me.  \n\nFinally, at the check out, I asked if there were any coupons I could use because I left my booklet at home.  He said NO, but gave me a small booklet in my bag.  After getting home I realize it is the same booklet I had forgotten with a 20% off coupon involved with it.  This could have saved me $30 which I would have appreciated grately.  \n\nPier 1 clearly did not have my best interest at heart.\n\nWhile the atmosphere in that place is like a child in The Chocolate Factory with Willy Wonka, I don't know how soon I will be going back.\n\n~ Luana Joya Lucia, International Massage Practitioner", "business_id": "hlwaq_gf5Ep7p3-MTnkbpQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zLFHN0QjejVYSggwRlG2vQ", "review_id": "mztLWLbPsLPplBryB9AJsg", "text": "So many great items!\n\nBe sure and see Chris or Tanner!  They know their stuff.", "business_id": "hlwaq_gf5Ep7p3-MTnkbpQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u-IdKmC7u9AFlypEPi_16g", "review_id": "qTsxSqpJI8rFWX2UoPeCdg", "text": "would not suggest renting from this company they care nothing about the property itself only that you pay they leave all the responsibility to the onsite manager of their properties a good example of this is their location on n 27th st off of indian school called la villa managed by some pretty good liars beware", "business_id": "yHl__iVW3TY2b-2U6ty4Bw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CXHjE6ATeTkuKTQ-RjpJrw", "review_id": "IOQz-x5X3McrqYx9B84G3w", "text": "Awful funny but I lived at a Peak Property since they took  over in  2009 and things are well taken care of!\nThey have made the place gated, new roofs and fully remodel the units.\nOur manager is always on top of things before I even know it.\nCell phone on 24 hours a day and he has even came to my unit which was my mistake at 3am!\nOur mangers name is Bill and this guy is great.\nMaybe we got lucky having him but we got a wonderful place to live and always clean.", "business_id": "yHl__iVW3TY2b-2U6ty4Bw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZLrgVN95FOY8qptME4G9nA", "review_id": "tn3Z-s_9jEM4AwjtJF-4Mw", "text": "I also would not suggest renting from this company.  This is the worst experience in terms of maintenance in my life.  Why would you leave a unit empty for four months and NOT paint it or fix it up.  It's obvious the unit was not painted as there are stains on the ceiling.", "business_id": "yHl__iVW3TY2b-2U6ty4Bw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZLrgVN95FOY8qptME4G9nA", "review_id": "MUQVkhXWSAJ9g5LbOaFBnQ", "text": "This is by far the worst place I have ever lived in my adult life. There is absolutely no communication here what so ever!!!  The water has been turned off twice this month with no advanced warning so far. And when I've called the office they are either clueless or they don't answer the phone at all.  \n\nThe on site management is a very bad joke. He doesn't answer his door or texts when there's an issue. \n\nIf you want any peace of mind at all in a place you call home I strongly, strongly suggest you go elsewhere.", "business_id": "yHl__iVW3TY2b-2U6ty4Bw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dVJ_y1NGSA_g6rc-NDDWHQ", "review_id": "yCit31H9VI8AnYR9vu8xEw", "text": "This place is so NOT Celebrity! LOL I think I have heard the other locations might be good, but this is a below average store with nice better than average beds. Their prices are not very good. The packages almost definitely include a \"set up/admin.\" fee But I have to say, they have a good variety of different levels of beds. The big turn off to me is there are no mirrors in the rooms and very little amenities like extra towels, clothes hooks, or extra space for dressing/undressing. The staff will always try and upsell you or get you to buy something but honestly, they aren't that friendly. The standup is the worst I have ever used, which is just that particular manufacturer I'm sure, but it's got gaps/voids on all sides so it's not even distribution of rays at all and it's just a very strange \"bed\" with nothing in the room whatsoever. Weird. Didn't like it. Very vanilla shop. Nothing special. Good beds if you are willing to pay a high price for them.", "business_id": "-Fv9yPpyBd2Ophih6b2mTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-3L9Nzd0Ad6-TR6-8vgMrQ", "review_id": "2_I39WWSEqJsvM6NbBf95g", "text": "Location is a bit hidden but the salon itself is wonderful! The staff is knowlegdable and friendly and although the location is relatively small there are plenty of beds and bed types to choose from.  There has also been a dramatic improvement in the overall appearance of the salon over the past few months.  Very clean :). I would recommend this location to anyone looking for a new salon for bed/spray tanning.  Also, if you have never been to any of the 12 valley locations your first tan is FREE!!", "business_id": "-Fv9yPpyBd2Ophih6b2mTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gd1Q35OWcLZS1W-cKtdVWA", "review_id": "coTKSawnVF8l2YnUhNLNFw", "text": "I tried this tanning salon because each new customer gets a free tan.  It was hidden a little in the shopping center, but the sign was fine.  I was greated upon entry.  I took a look around and was a little shocked that the building could look that old, outdated and in desperate need of repair and upgrade.  The girl behind the counter was very nice and explained everything to me.  She took me into the room and showed me how to use the bed.  I was very impressed with the actual bed equipment.  It was a high grade just like I had seen at other salons.  However  -the good stops there.  The room is about 3 feet by 3 feet larger than the bed.  There was a single chair there for my purse, clothes, jewelry, ect.   No hooks or shelves or anything.  During the tanning - I pushed the \"mister\" button - and what a surprise - it didnt work.  I tried several times during my 12 minutes of tanning and still didnt work.  When I was done - i went to get dressed and realized that there was no mirror in the room. Neither was there a tissue, deodorant, wipes, or lotion, or anything else that most tanning salons have in the rooms.  I was shocked.  SO after being heated up, wind blown, no misters....there was no mirror to check myself.  So when I went out of the room - I asked for the bathroom.  Down the hall....And surprise - nothing in there either.  Well, there was a mirror.  I did tell the attendant about the mister and she said she would let management know.  I would never pay the $70 a month they want for that package for a place that has no amenities at all.  And it is now the next morning and I have not even a hint of tan from the most amount of minutes they will allow in their highest bed.  Dont even go there for the free tan.  Not worth it!", "business_id": "-Fv9yPpyBd2Ophih6b2mTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pcoks0O13qkhGQK4KUlYaA", "review_id": "1h7-eNj1j5wLFrtpMZHi6g", "text": "I went in there today and a girl named Megan helped me..she was very nice and very helpful and I got a membership there today.", "business_id": "-Fv9yPpyBd2Ophih6b2mTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 7, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RxfFQxUtSIGYwTKU_rvAeg", "review_id": "ZxicL3Hg8cSYM2C1Hn_lJw", "text": "After seeing the billboard for a $19 spray tan, my husband and I checked it out. The girl I spoke with on the phone was very helpful, friendly, and also the same in person. They give your first tan in the bed for free (I don't know of any other places in Phoenix that do that). The girl explained all of the beds and memberships. My husband opted for the spray tan and I went with the free tan. The girl did a nice job explaining the times I might want to tan for given I didn't have a base and the bed settings that I could adjust while in the bed. I liked that each room had a towel and goggles waiting on the bed. The girl also let me use one of the lotions to try out. Very nice. \n\nThey have a 3 spray tan package for $49 which is very inexpensive. My husband did his 2 days ago and it doesn't seem like it has faded. They also have monthly memberships or for people like me who would use it a couple of times a year, tan packages that last for 2 years. She also let us know that on Friday 3/9, they are having BOGO on packages. I will definitely stop in and purchase a spray tan and tanning bed package in that case. I think the 10 tanning bed packages are $60.", "business_id": "-Fv9yPpyBd2Ophih6b2mTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9beDgmfivPL437WEuhLhpg", "review_id": "aW6q6WuhXgSOVQbJr5c-Mw", "text": "loved this place! went during a vacation with my boyfriend .. girl was really sweet . try the p90! freakin' amazing", "business_id": "-Fv9yPpyBd2Ophih6b2mTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F9NM9hDWNTfPG7eWhEc7pg", "review_id": "jeRjhRSHYtDfBiVohZ_zgA", "text": "I visited this place once because I was taking a cruise and needed to start a base tan. The office manager was very nice, knowledgeable and quick to answer all of my questions. She gave me a tour of all the beds and explained important tanning facts and information on all the different beds and tanning levels. The quality of the tan was very good. I'm knocking off a star because even though the tanning office was clean, staff was knowledgeable, the highest level tanning bed that was supposed to have misting, and music capabilities did not work. So it gave me a great tan but made the 12 min very boring. Since these features didn't work and the price is higher than most tanning salons, I wouldn't pay for this bed again until these features are fixed to make it the truly luxury experience you pay for. This was the lay down platinum UVA only bed.", "business_id": "-Fv9yPpyBd2Ophih6b2mTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MHQQadI61XUbPWuQ95P4GQ", "review_id": "2pvSbIkutkKuJT-a-NMb4A", "text": "The girls in here are super nice and the facility is clean. I was just surprised at how expensive it is! Single tans are $16.50 to $19. Maybe that's their way of getting you to sign up for monthly plans? Definitely similar places to go to in the neighborhood for much less mulah.", "business_id": "-Fv9yPpyBd2Ophih6b2mTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fhYSRycAFqDzA1M0FuK--w", "review_id": "lokHghmoEqSvrWyOOeyttA", "text": "Been going to this one and another location for almost 2 years. The employees have always been very knowledgeable, very friendly, energetic and helpful. They're very quick I resolve anything and keep customers happy. Great customer service and smiles!", "business_id": "-Fv9yPpyBd2Ophih6b2mTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hOXXu0S4G4wJWv3cE1Tceg", "review_id": "-7QJu31K0kip9MbJyZS9nw", "text": "This review is for Easytech that's inside Staples. \nDropped off my laptop to be diagnosed since it I was getting blue screen and error message related to the operating system. Informed technician that was getting OS message and tested computer. Came back after three alleged tests that said it was the DEFINITELY the motherboard. You know, in that know it all kinda way...\n\nAsked 2nd in house technician to test it again and once again came back and said it was motherboard. Offered to send it off to be refurbished for $369.99 and told me that they would do everything that was needed. \n\nCalled me back 2nd day to let me know that they couldn't refub. DEll XPS laptops with video cards and to get someone to replace the MB.  You'd thing that's something they would know. Ordered MB and had it installed by another technician  and it turned out to be the operating system.  Emailed technician regarding the inaccurate diagnosis and never received a reply. Morons. \n\nCertainly wouldn't assume just because they are working on computers that they know what they are talking about. \n\nGot me.", "business_id": "pbnkhsw2kw60Qk9_Ms5WUA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aTi0NVrcPJWbN6jAsJVcAw", "review_id": "SxGL7mPcXZ4Yofg_9y3IBQ", "text": "You know about Staples so I won't bore you with that. The employees here are nice, but the labeling of which products are on which aisle leaves much to be desired. The past couple of times I've stopped in here it's seemed a bit difficult to find what I was looking for. It's a good place to stop when I need something for grad school in a hurry and can't wait for an order placed via Amazon to arrive.", "business_id": "pbnkhsw2kw60Qk9_Ms5WUA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SqE440A80WYwajn_qTM9SA", "review_id": "pvVeDrPguDqnivJqQ2dEYQ", "text": "I went shopping at Staples today for my store business supplies. I was appalled by the service I received from the associates in the front including the manager, Katie. \n\nI had made purchases and awaited assistance from the \"manager\" in regards to a defected item. While I waited an associate approached me. I told her I was awaiting a managers assistance. I then told her the item I wanted to purchase was defected. Instead of checking another store for the item. She told me 10% off. Then I told her I would wait for the manager. She SLAMMED the item on the counter and said the manager will tell me the same. At this point I could not believe the hostility towards a customer. I waited for the manager, Katie. I told Katie about my experience with the associate. Katie then told me okay, without apologizing for the experience I just encountered. I then proceeded to locate a corporate number. Katie then approached me with the stores number. I cannot tolerate this service. \n\nThe employees here definitely do not want to be there. They should have the proper training. \n\nI could not believe that the manager's actions were just like the associate. Extremely rude. \n\nI refuse to shop at this Staples for my business supplies. I may get better service at a competitors store. I really just want upper management to know the things that are occurring in this location. \n\nKatie the \"manager\" - Very unprofessional, unpolished, appeared that she hasn't showered in a few days.", "business_id": "pbnkhsw2kw60Qk9_Ms5WUA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ikzyZTdFumUndn9Ch8aBzg", "review_id": "7Powr7qWjpFwQUZb7s9now", "text": "Great Service!!!  I needed some items printed for a baby shower so I emailed a pdf file to them.  When I arrived with my card stock they had my email opened and promptly printed the items while I shopped in the store for a few more things.  Printing was perfect and fast.  The customer service clerk Tina was so gracious on the phone and in person.  Thank You for making this very easy for me.", "business_id": "pbnkhsw2kw60Qk9_Ms5WUA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NJ1O0rS53njQ9MMEJQgDzg", "review_id": "-dJdHkUdUB5ScAQ3TqGeDw", "text": "I have been here twice and have to say all the staff members are polite and courteous. \n\nI have had use of their copy & print department twice now both times the cost was acceptable and the production was excellent. They are always polite and friendly. I would also recommend if you do a lot of print needs sign up for their rewards program because you save 5% on all your transactions. Wedding, letterhead, business cards, flyers(which is why i was there both times) and even large format. They are excellent to work with and do great work.", "business_id": "pbnkhsw2kw60Qk9_Ms5WUA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MHQQadI61XUbPWuQ95P4GQ", "review_id": "tbiBROpoVAVF_uB0D5aF7Q", "text": "This Staples is conveniently located in a strip mall so you can park in one spot and do all of your shopping. I have found that the downfall is that parking really stinks. During the day when I just need to send a quick fax or pick up some paper and get back to work, I have to park all the way down near the Arizona-Mexico border and walk a ways back to Staples. I exaggerate of course, but seriously, parking isn't easy. \n\nThe staff in the store are super super super friendly. Sometimes you have to search for a minute to find someone to help you, but when you do find your new special Staples buddy, they will spend all the time with you that you require. I recently went looking for a very specific type of cotton paper that had to have a specific weight. They didn't have exactly what I was looking for and wound up calling around until they found it for me. Love these folks!", "business_id": "pbnkhsw2kw60Qk9_Ms5WUA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "llkm_iXQszkN5DZvmqjNqA", "review_id": "groDH2ZZ03taya4HWXH3zA", "text": "if you are sick of quizznos, subway or any other sandwich chain place i would check this place out... there sandwiches are very good and different than what you will find at the other places... i always get the hot ham and cheese (it also has sprouts and mushrooms on it)... one of my friend swears by the chicken parm sandwich but i have not tried it yet... but if it is a late night tonight, you know i will be hitting it up tomorrow...", "business_id": "HNusESyB6lEgrf5IUwUr_g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hJBOxmNREXmMGTfXgMcGug", "review_id": "8FWkGVqRzb6xmBM29Q74sA", "text": "Pretty good subs. The pastrami is to die for.", "business_id": "HNusESyB6lEgrf5IUwUr_g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "R9FyRhL305takxCWbzstvg", "review_id": "wHqi7Uz5cayDwEFuEWYUEw", "text": "I had the 6 inch spicy Italian today. This sandwich was much better than the Subway one. My daughter had the Italian chicken panini that she said compared favorably to one she had at Postino a few days ago. A nice lunch worth a return visit.", "business_id": "HNusESyB6lEgrf5IUwUr_g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fAiVqZv7P_oc5CzGMX_G9w", "review_id": "LRYy7sDOD5uoz5oEw-aBvA", "text": "I decided to grab a sandwich to take back to my office after running some errands in the Colonnade shopping center, since I parked near the Sub Factory, I figured it was worth a try.  The inside is quaint and not very fancy, but they have a huge menu!  They have hot subs, cold subs, croissant sandwiches, wraps and paninis.  I decided to get the Mesquite Smoked Turkey special, which was turkey, bacon, provolone, lettuce, tomato, mayo and Santa Fee sauce served hot.  My sandwich was ready in a flash and still hot by the time I got back to my office.\n\nI was pleasantly surprised at how tasty this was.  The bread was crusty on the outside, but soft on the inside, and the Santa Fe sauce really made it delicious.  They had lots of other good looking sandwiches, so now that I work in the area, I am sure that I will be back when Subway just won't cut it!", "business_id": "HNusESyB6lEgrf5IUwUr_g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "juB4dIllPpM4Mt4_x2SErQ", "review_id": "MM5q7DGyJr40VsOiubcYPg", "text": "this place is great for a change from the larger sub chain places. I usually get the same sub each time and its always excellent and doesn't disappoint.", "business_id": "HNusESyB6lEgrf5IUwUr_g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nP_vZUqkoajeBC4qTV0Mlg", "review_id": "XTYKOADO-A0_werHSmKcmA", "text": "Vegetarian sub was fresh and full of flavor.", "business_id": "HNusESyB6lEgrf5IUwUr_g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "GypTE-U7VWyTLMnq6haFCw", "text": "This place is located in a big strip mall where I used to work. I've seen it a million times and never bothered to stop in.  I had to stop by my old job (that I just got laid off from on Monday) and was absolutely starving. \n\nI came in here because I had a few bucks in my pocket, and had to eat something.  I was starving!  So, I cruise in here, and think, how bad can it be?  well, it sucked!\n\nAt first impressions, the place seemed okay.  Big menu, decent pricing, etc.  W ell, that's about the excitement of it.  For starters, I stood at the counter staring at this guy who was making a sub.  I don't think he said anything, but just kind of stood there and threw a sub in this little convection oven.  After a few minutes, a lady came out.  The guy started talking to me, but the lady cut him off and then took my order.\n\nI ordered the BBQ beef sandwich.  They come in 2 sizes, a small and a 6 inch. I just wanted a small since I needed to get something in my system after a day of job hunting and dealing with my previous employer.  It was ready in no time flat, and man, it looked SMALL.  And ugly! all in one!  It was roast beef that they threw in the convection oven and doused in BBQ sauce! The meat itself wasn't so bad, but the high amount of bbq sauce made it hard to eat. \n\nThen, I go to refill my drink.  Um, they said it was a $1.00 for refills for smalls, and more for medium and larges.  Um, NO.  FAIL.  Don't charge me for a fountain pop refill. NO NO NO.  I refilled it and sat my happy ass back down.\n\nFood was not good, and I'm probably not going back any time soon. UGH!", "business_id": "HNusESyB6lEgrf5IUwUr_g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 7, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "rPGZttaVjRoVi3GYbs62cg", "review_id": "lp80ql7YjI_U3KIQwciT5A", "text": "This small Japanese bakery makes really amazing desserts.  The shop itself isn't much to look at but the pasteries inside are delicious!  Treat yourself to some flavored sponge cakes (green tea, coconut, coffee... ect.) and pick a couple up for friends!\r\n\r\nCredit/Debit card purchases must be over $5 or else bring cash.", "business_id": "Tr3EsurgHqGPTXwAfjZ04Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "8WQubmP7G0NM3IyzyMnCEA", "review_id": "rl4XGzEkFAZaJXbtDBNJyA", "text": "3 stars for the pastries - extra star for wonderful service.\n\nFrom the name I thought this was a Japanese run bakery but in fact the owners are Taiwanese.\n\nWe needed a cake for a birthday and called ahead to make sure they carried fresh fruit chiffon cakes.  The owner helpfully told us that he had one mixed fruit one left but it was made yesterday.  If we wanted something made today, he had strawberry.  Such honesty is really rare.\n\nThe store is in an old shopping center across from Texaz and looks like it hasn't been renovated in a long time but is carefully maintained.  The cakes come in many sizes from 6\" to 12\"rounds to various sheet pan sizes.  Our 8\" was less than $10.\n\nThey also sell pastries like napoleons and steamed buns with savory and sweet fillings.  We had the cake later that night at Yasu - the chiffon cake was soft and moist complimented nicely by the layers of buttercream.", "business_id": "Tr3EsurgHqGPTXwAfjZ04Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cH1lLTHReO6uDTif9bfOBA", "review_id": "Z6IdwdeSrxy62bcUCJgyCw", "text": "I've decided to try this place since I've been going to Arai Pastry in Tempe for a while and wanted to try something new.  There were many selections but honestly, I'm gonna stick with Arai Pastry from now on...here is why:\n\n*First of all, this is not a Japanese bakery - I'm making this clear because even though there are similarities, Japanese and Chinese baked goods are most of the time, different.  \n\n*Less than so so decor - It is understood that the decor of the store has nothing to do with the quality of the baked goods.  However,  since I already know a place that is much cleaner, cuter and with polite service, I can't help but to see it as a negative.\n\n*So so service - There were no labels on each pastry trays so I asked the store lady to tell me what was inside some of them.  All I saw was annoyance from her....maybe she was just in bad mood....I have no idea.\n\n*I tried the following:\n-French horn - if you want a good one, please try the one at Lee's Sandwich\n-Custard cream bread - honestly, after a bite, we had to through it away...if you like custard cream bread, try the one at Arai Pastry", "business_id": "Tr3EsurgHqGPTXwAfjZ04Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "8HxmBZeAzDsIzAov2dETeQ", "text": "Love the cakes here!  My husband's favie is the fruit chiffon cake.  It is a tradition, I need to get one for him every year.  The fruits are fresh, the cake is moist, and the frosting is whipped just right.  The cakes are not too sweet.\n\nI also ordered the roll cakes to give out for Christmas gifts ($5 each).  Love the creme and coffee flavored ones.  \n\nThe cookies and pastries in the self service cases are great too!!!", "business_id": "Tr3EsurgHqGPTXwAfjZ04Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ODhV53XhesCBLJVfGsJGNA", "review_id": "wiEhbPkSmuTrFgWSdSJgwg", "text": "Asahi is the kind of bakery you go to when you get a sudden craving for Japanese and Chinese pastry.  Unlike most American and European pastries, Asian baked goods are normally;y a lot less sweeter and favor whipped creams instead of frosting.  Yum!\n\nAnyways, while their selection is quite amazing, I mainly go there for their rolled cakes [Swiss rolls?].  The coffee roll is amazing!  And with such a low price, it's hard not to like this place.", "business_id": "Tr3EsurgHqGPTXwAfjZ04Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "zPiEroQrxxyBrHSUAcymBg", "review_id": "bvRBrs93cAFBrAYKirKT6A", "text": "My family has been buying and eating cakes from here for the past 20 years or so. We have always ordered the fruit chiffon cake that has remained consistently good for the past couple of decades. \n\nMy parents bought a cake for my college graduation and brought it down to Tucson for my sorority sisters and I. These girls are from all over California, where they've tasted great Asian desserts, and they all loved this cake. \n\nYou don't have to go anywhere else for candles either. They've got great customer service, and will offer some candles to you too. I have no idea how many calories I'm consuming when I eat the cake from here, but it feels so light, I'd like to think I'm being good.", "business_id": "Tr3EsurgHqGPTXwAfjZ04Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xdWsnbaTEfBMVHttqZDHxg", "review_id": "hl4swh0pJUn2IyxMfWNwQw", "text": "This is the go to place (almost by default I will kindly say) for the traditional Asian fruit layer cake served at basically any wedding / birthday / \"insert-Chinese-event\" here in the valley.\n\nTaiwanese owned, this family has been at it for years.  I don't often get to their store location, but when I do, I pickup the custard cream puffs (not sweet, oddly chewy puffs) and enjoy their different steamed white buns in the bottom case.  But I've certainly consumed several of their cakes over the years in the Valley...", "business_id": "Tr3EsurgHqGPTXwAfjZ04Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "saiZmxzBIowJbMgPBW1Now", "review_id": "S2UereyRmREted9Mp7H65w", "text": "Whenever there's a special occasion, my fam and I head to Asahi Bakery for traditional Asian cakes.  It's basically an airy angel food cake with light whipped cream and fruit in between the layers and on top.  It's so good!  They also have yummy pastries and cookies.   It's pretty inexpensive and def. worth a visit.", "business_id": "Tr3EsurgHqGPTXwAfjZ04Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vhxFLqRok6r-D_aQz0s-JQ", "review_id": "UG_--AGD8qpQMSH7bErvDw", "text": "This is an amazing bakery.  Its run by a Taiwanese couple who have had the bakery for many many years now.  They specialize in cakes that are frosted in whipped cream (actually it might be a non-dairy whipped something) it tastes like a more stable cool-whip.  They have a ton of cakes but my favorites include the fresh mango, the fresh fruit cake and their chocolate cake.  The coconut cake is not coconut flake, but young coconut flesh, so be warned!  They also make mini desserts that are about 2.50 a pop and delicious as well as these coffee jellos that are amazingly caffeinated and delicious.  They hadle large sheet cakes and wedding cakes.  They are very reasonably priced (much better than many local bakeries) although they do not do the super fancy and trendy fondant coverings.  They are a simply delicious sponge cake, filled with different fruits or fillings with a whipped cream topping.  The cake is fresh and ready to pick up in their refrigerated section.  For the best selection you are always better off just calling and ordering or stopping in.  They also have a selection of Asian style desserts and meat buns.  They run a special on baked goods late in the evening that haven't sold so that they maintain a fresh inventory.  They close at six generally and is almost always open.  I cannot sing its praises enough, and I am a Huge Huge dessert person.  The desserts are not too sweet and the ake is just moist enough.  I get my birthday cakes here and they are always a big hit!", "business_id": "Tr3EsurgHqGPTXwAfjZ04Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rGlcxZaxkrESv8kfmiqe0w", "review_id": "7_ZkJ6ZKhZSoa6NmvUvESg", "text": "Asahi Bakery baked the deserts for a party I attended not long ago.  Everything was perfect.  The best cakes I have every tasted!!", "business_id": "Tr3EsurgHqGPTXwAfjZ04Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NjcHcAq5iT-7B-Ka_WLKgg", "review_id": "4zFcO7WiWD3UuxVWTcYE9A", "text": "Delish!!! Their sticky buns are really good and they have a yummy assortment of baked goods.", "business_id": "Tr3EsurgHqGPTXwAfjZ04Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zG7NW5vCKJZRcBR95qEuMw", "review_id": "0WkssVe_KOcGWSAQCxDFBQ", "text": "Been buying birthday cakes from here forever!  They are fantastic.  Fresh, light and healthy---well, at least you feel like its healthy since it has fruit and light airy cake.  Plus the owners are very sweet and believe in customer service!  I called yesterday to order a cake for today (a half sheet fresh mango cake), and they said that they might not have enough fresh ripe mangoes for a half sheet.  But since that was the cake I wanted, they said they would go out and purchase mangoes (ripe) to make the cake in time!  That was super sweet of the owner to go out of his way to help me out!   If you haven't been yet, stop by and dig into some deliciousness!", "business_id": "Tr3EsurgHqGPTXwAfjZ04Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YyOUihuwGS52bf82uab2pQ", "review_id": "Hxs6Ve-HVO5HXPxx3w4kqw", "text": "i've been buying birthday cakes here since i was about eight years old and this was the only authentic taiwanese bakery in town.  i live in chandler and would only get to go to the bakery if we went to temple on sundays or if it was my birthday and i was picking up my cake.  but it really brings back memories of home and makes my birthday that much more special.  i love the traditional fresh fruit cake the best, though the cappuccino, hazelnut, mango, and tiramisu cakes were also very good.  i don't know who else makes their cakes as light and fluffy and beautiful in the valley.  wish they'd move to the east valley so i could get my fix of their steamed buns and bread!  asahi, thanks for being so great!", "business_id": "Tr3EsurgHqGPTXwAfjZ04Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ACGwyyg3Z05jxZOmkadaJA", "review_id": "7q3JQ0ANjcuWxwLkVh52YA", "text": "From the name \"Asahi\" which is a Japanese word, I assumed this place is a Japanese bakery like Arai Pastry in Tempe but not....which is a big disappointment as I was searching for authentic Japanese bakeries. I like Arai Pasty but it's bit far and the selection is limited compared to bakeries in Japan. So I found Asahi Bakery online and so excited to go there as it is quite close to where I live.\n\nThey still have a few types of buns similar to Japanese ones incl custard cream buns. I bought a custard cream bun and coconut bun. Coconut bun was quite tasty but custard bun tasted funny like almost stale. It was very soft though. \n\nThey also have some steamed buns, cakes, cookies similar to those I see at the bakery inside of Ranch L Market at COFCO. \n\nThe lady working there was cheerful and friendly and told me what breads they were.\n\nWell, for Japanese bread, I need to go to Arai Pastry or bake at home for the ones Arai Pastry does not have. And for Chinese bread I prefer COFCO. They have really fresh and tasty bread.", "business_id": "Tr3EsurgHqGPTXwAfjZ04Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ANTrWPSoOqbXkvLvxes-aA", "review_id": "skZSscC7WLTqo0uAdXgZ-g", "text": "While in the area, I wanted to try the Fruit Cake. Brought it home and was excited to cut into it. I love the modesty of Asian bakery (ie less sweet, built in fruit, light, creme frosting). It's the perfect combination to eat three slices instead of one. :)\n\nAsahi's fruit cake was good. Though the creme had an aftertaste that I didn't care for. The sponginess of the cake was different than what I'm used to but I didn't mind it. Had a good amount of fruit but I always long for more. \n\nIn all, I like Donna's Bakery's fruit cake more but that won't stop me from eating this one, if we shall meet again. Next time I'll want to try the Pandan flavored cake.", "business_id": "Tr3EsurgHqGPTXwAfjZ04Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l45QzWJhm_juNwjIUI0Law", "review_id": "fIpEpOzJQvx2i9VVZMbIoQ", "text": "Best bakery in Phoenix! Definitely try the coffee jello!!!", "business_id": "Tr3EsurgHqGPTXwAfjZ04Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4P9VlxUcoDIv_HQH05MzpA", "review_id": "GC8gal0Hk_nKqYx23Bzqxg", "text": "My family  has been getting cakes from Asahi for years now. They are always delicious and very nicely made. I like the one made with fresh fruits. It's very flavorful. The customer service is always friendly and cakes we order are always on time. They also offer different Asian pastries as well.", "business_id": "Tr3EsurgHqGPTXwAfjZ04Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P7Zcg73x8FzszGEiC9YPfw", "review_id": "pFGNlsT0FCDCRGMcohYSQQ", "text": "Love their fruits cake. The cake is semi-sweet so you're not sick of it after a piece. Cake so great with hot tea.\nI try their coffee jello today with the creamer on top, love it!!! Will definitely get some whenever I am in the area", "business_id": "Tr3EsurgHqGPTXwAfjZ04Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oD7Zw2IT3yvJrD4tudAcjA", "review_id": "kx2rnhR5wJmVfW2ZDK-H1g", "text": "This place smells so delicious the moment u walk in. The owners are very sweet and helpful amazing customer service and the bakery is amazing.  You can never go wrong buying anything from here. Great prices too", "business_id": "Tr3EsurgHqGPTXwAfjZ04Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t_LIUWxS4Gn7FshJfSYWTA", "review_id": "48XG_VM6DYIz2pVuLV_YKA", "text": "I ordered two large sheet cakes for a church fundraiser (for 200 people).  The lady I spoke to on the phone was very helpful throughout the entire ordering process.  We ordered one coconut and one mango cake, and both were huge hits at the fundraiser (although I think the coconut was slightly more popular).  The price was reasonable, and the service was really great.  When they heard that we were driving the cakes to Tucson, they added extra tape to the cake boxes. :)  I highly recommend if you're in need of a cake for your next event!", "business_id": "Tr3EsurgHqGPTXwAfjZ04Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "wNqwKWaRjClmcKsoJJRFow", "review_id": "ChUZv6LK7rL-u4oV5mWZtw", "text": "I am in the process of switching from Skank of America so I opened an account here. The service here is very friendly and personalized and unlike a big corporate bank, most of my requests are greeted with a yes and more often than not, are handled and carried out by a friendly associate as opposed to being told how I can go home and do it myself online.\n\nAlso, there seems to NEVER be a crowd at this location so I am usually in and out in 5 minutes instead of waiting in a long line for one of two tellers to look after me. A very refreshing banking experience", "business_id": "ylbKNp9sLAks2N-WtssaKQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e6wxKzkl-xR6dGPBRb-xQQ", "review_id": "cQF4jVqICQfFPdBoRy_tQA", "text": "Worst customer service. I opened an account online and went to the branch to make the initial deposit. They don't know what their online banking system is doing and they had to send it to another location in Tucson, this is after I had called yesterday to verify that I could make the initial deposit in my local branch. Get it together! If you are going to have an online system, make sure the branch operations coincide with that! I'm going to cancel my account and do my business elsewhere. Thanks for the headache!", "business_id": "ylbKNp9sLAks2N-WtssaKQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Df9kAosCVSIzl06qwhmBmA", "review_id": "u1U2UeAsoPCEHk7wRV2xlQ", "text": "Taste of the Biltmore had upscale restaurants and caterer. Nice ambience.", "business_id": "ylbKNp9sLAks2N-WtssaKQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "Cpv9e0VBkj4ucmGRsAFN4A", "text": "I can't admit how many Polo's and T's I've bought from here.  Not only is this number too large, but I think I might become a bit embarrassed.  But DUDE - when these suckers go on sale in all the colors the guys wouldn't wear, I can pick them up for anywhere from $9 - $6 on a regular basis.  I've even stocked up when I found a bunch on sale for $1.99.  For a polo shirt!  \n\nAnd I love their t-shirts.  Again, my passion started when I got 4th of July t-shirts on July 5th for like $2.50.  Yea, I can wash my car/go to the grocery store in that.  \n\nGotta say, I never walk in the girl's section.  Only 1 Old Navy in the valley carries anything over a size 16 so I have no reason to walk over there at this location.  But the guys section has tons of stuff in my size.  Sad huh?  Anyhow, I also have 2 brothers and let's just say that Old Navy boxes are a staple under my Christmas tree.  \n\nCheap, useful, and the stuff lasts a long time!  Gotta like that.", "business_id": "o2p8nFkKcIS3VsfbORBIZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4zVoaTJx2Ik1tHYRiIddXQ", "review_id": "sGU6TNTj5MGx6UHnpS0IRw", "text": "Meh.\n\nAs far as Old Navys go, this one has only the basics.  The more trendy and interesting items seem to bypass this location.  If you need jeans or a basic t-shirt, then stop by.  If you want some of the cooler items they've come out with in recent years, you'll have to go to the Arizona Mills location or the one in Mesa by the 101 and Country Club.\n\nAlso, sales selection is often pick over...you should just go to the Mills, honestly", "business_id": "o2p8nFkKcIS3VsfbORBIZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "svP9WkoIMN3Wta7W9ZhawA", "review_id": "AZjDXqd5NT8b5Y6gTuwIwg", "text": "This store just isn't what it used to be.  :(", "business_id": "o2p8nFkKcIS3VsfbORBIZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ysBQMZiuZ7VSu_YAh-lE0Q", "review_id": "xicU1xLIb7CPbd08Gyv7vw", "text": "I will admit that I only shop at Old Navy around the Christmas holiday.  The reason why is because the prices are amazing on there staff are very helpful around that time of year. The two things that I always buy at Old Navy are coats, jeans and sometimes I will buy a shirt or two if it is a good price.    \n\nThank you Old Navy for always having great deals around the Christmas Holiday,", "business_id": "o2p8nFkKcIS3VsfbORBIZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yHmy_aopEUZk_OqdAE9KUQ", "review_id": "UO0MsbIabESN-z1mGmj8Vg", "text": "I've been to this location several times and each time was a very positive experience! The staff are always super friendly and helpful. This location has jewelry which is a plus since not all Old Navy stores carry jewelry. There is always a great variety of clothes and multiple sales going on as well. I will absolutely continue to shop at this store.", "business_id": "o2p8nFkKcIS3VsfbORBIZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XlKGfRINHHnysMNMjDvsww", "review_id": "dGE-m-FoqO1W5cpXsTXxIA", "text": "Today I happened to stop by at this Old Navy location looking to purchase last clothes and shoes for my little sisters who are going away for summer break abroad with their father.   After deciding what shoes I was happy with I remembered I did not recall my sisters shoe size.  As I searched for my phone I realized I had forgotten it at home. ( oh bummer ) I politely asked to use store phone and was declined the service.   \"But I drove here from a fair distance can I just use it to call and verify the shoe size of the six year old and ten year old\".  \"Can you just make a guess and if they don't fit, you can come back tomorrow\" I was very very upset with the level Of and Lack of Service .", "business_id": "o2p8nFkKcIS3VsfbORBIZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "lC4X2crUuxT9Ac9BlOX4Uw", "review_id": "nZyrj_bVQu7Sf2AduY1qWw", "text": "Wonderful slow-roasted pork, spare ribs, chicken, hot links and beef. \n\nA & K does things a bit different than traditional, slow-cooked BBQ, such as using a hotter-burning fire, and using thicker cuts of meat.\n\nThe sauce here is simple (\"clean\" they call it) and not too sweet or too spicy. The skin-on home fries are also yummy.", "business_id": "XzR49vhfm5ugcPJ3x_c2KQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "4zinPJ38-WxjPPomn7CPAQ", "review_id": "eD8pDeBf3gDLglQDoMzaAQ", "text": "Warning:  Do not wear a white shirt.\n\nContinuing to scour the valley for Chicago food, I stumbled on A&J.  \n\n*stares at sign*\n\n\"Chicago Style Bar B Q\"   \n\nhmmm.  I lived in Chicago almost my entire life, and I have no idea what this means.  I've heard of Chicago style hot dogs, pizza and beef and KC & Memphis style BBQ, but never Chicago style BBQ.  \n\nFirst thing you notice are the smells- Oh the glorious smells- that hit you from the parking lot.  It's a pretty simple place, really.  Slow cooked pork, beef, chicken and ribs.  Take your pick, it'll be slathered in tasty BBQ sauce.", "business_id": "XzR49vhfm5ugcPJ3x_c2KQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PzTP2RCSdBrZLbaxXgZ3kA", "review_id": "7pMOSxK8EhMwRze2XYi_5w", "text": "I really love the BBQ Ham, and the hot links.  Tasty stuff, no frills, just good food.", "business_id": "XzR49vhfm5ugcPJ3x_c2KQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HZeFzs42f0iGaA-sP_hUnA", "review_id": "Gy1N018j4gu5LT3AcoUuiw", "text": "A&J is the bomb. How have I never written a review for this place is a carnivorian conundrum, given that I have been a customer since the mid 90's. \n\nThe links are juicy and delicious. The rib tips and ribs - superb. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The prices are very reasonable, too. \n\nIt's a pretty no-frills strip-mall location... but you aren't going for the ambiance. You are going for the smoked meaty treats. The beans and cole slaw are smokin' too, and the owner and employees are are friendly.\n\nOMGLOLBBQ I love A&J.", "business_id": "XzR49vhfm5ugcPJ3x_c2KQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HLzB-go_ovxrAfBpJ5-PDQ", "review_id": "16szQMVl7VBBqkoKO-NRiQ", "text": "The BBQ Pork sandwich was so good, I finished one and ordered another.", "business_id": "XzR49vhfm5ugcPJ3x_c2KQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "2FiNCj5rM3nF0qgaWf86Gg", "review_id": "bpLF5-gBIY2oTtnLycobig", "text": "They tried to cover up dry, bland food with an excess of sauce. Perhaps that is the point of Bar-B-Q, but it didn't impress me at all. \n\nThe \"dinner rolls\" were cold rolls wrapped in plastic wrap and the salad came with a package of blue cheese dressing. \n\nBasically it was dry, cheap meat covered in BBQ sauce served with hospital cafeteria sides. \n\nPerhaps that is what \"Chicago Style\" means. Whatever the case, I wont be back.", "business_id": "XzR49vhfm5ugcPJ3x_c2KQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "FiidN6A2ltGbsPRlItqrhg", "review_id": "ApVbtZdGRerIjBAEwWRW1g", "text": "I don't know what \"Chicago style\" bar-b-q is, but if A&J's really serves it, I don't like it. The restaurant smells very good so I had high hopes.  However, the meat did not look very appetizing and tasted very dry.  The sauce is very, very thin, which I don't like. Sadly, I won't be going back.", "business_id": "XzR49vhfm5ugcPJ3x_c2KQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "OAWop7e3tUzl-kt3-OwPIQ", "review_id": "XhnHWmb3eUzmd7YrPRSmyw", "text": "Stopped in here while checking out a few places around the 16th and Glendale/Bethany area.\n\nThis was about 2pm on a Sat afternoon. There was one person in there camped out reading a news paper and the rest of the joint was empty. This place has plenty of seating to support a lunch/dinner rush although I have a feeling its unlikely that it happens often.\n\nThe place did smell amazing. They had this enclosed smoker out in the middle of the ordering area. It was kind of cool to see the meat there smoking away.\n\nSadly I was unable to eat anything but luckily I had my roommate along. He has learned that when I say I'm going on a food exploration adventure that its a really BAD idea to skip it.\n\nHe ordered the rib snack which was three pork ribs and a piece of bread for $5-7. This seemed a bit outrageous to me price wise.\n\nThe ribs came out in a paper lined fry type cardboard box. It was in a small pool of sauce.\n\nI stole a few bites so I could write this. The meat was a very different texture. Best I can guess would be what another yelper wrote about it cooking quicker on a hotter fire. It was much less tender and had more of a spongy texture. I would venture to guess that these ribs has seen a freezer somewhere along the way from butcher to smoker.\n\nThe sauce.. blah.. I would describe it as tomato puree with minimal seasoning. Low sodium tomato soup! that's the closest comparison I can think of.", "business_id": "XzR49vhfm5ugcPJ3x_c2KQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "Ovto1B1MWmon18sgSLHOvA", "text": "When I was younger, I used to HATE going here. For one thing, my mom loved it, so I felt like I was here weekly. I would temper tantrum out, in screaming, stomping fits of tearful rage until we either left the store or I'd convinced her not to go at all. \n\nI've grown up a lot since my early twenties.", "business_id": "GrGHVKec258eN1_gtJwS1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 14, "useful": 9, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "nyEKC0rJG728wm6CiYC9lA", "text": "When I reviewed Lighting Unlimited I was so delighted and impressed by the staff. My assumption? They'd be boring. Unlit. Dimwitted. I mean, you sell light bulbs all day! Oh cont rare I tell you. The folks at Lighting Unlimited are fantastic. So, I had a similar in the opposite way of Michael's, feeling. OMG....you work in a freakin' craft store. How fun. And crafty. You're sure to be cute, adorable. And. Well crafty. And maybe pleasant or interesting. I don't know if it's the glue. The leftover fake Christmas trees. Or the fluorescent lighting people. But these people are Dawn of the Dead. Arms, listless to the sides. Empty stares and lots of bumping in to each other. No cannibalism that I know. I do not make that claim. They have a lot of stuff and cater to a lot of different personalities. Just wish the staff get a personality. Meow!", "business_id": "GrGHVKec258eN1_gtJwS1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PoQOIZc2q5nud7uVz_jdjw", "review_id": "fsMuO0IPNAXADrYphGVx6A", "text": "Michael's has really good sales on regular cycles. 40% of canvases this week, 40% framing another week. The store is also well stocked, I've been to JoAnn's that look like I just missed a looting party. The staff is rather unanimated which is disappointing, but whenever I've asked for help they at least point me in the right direction and grunt. \n\nI do have a question: is the fake flower arranging community really that prevalant anymore because Michael's has a ridiculous amount of fake greens and wreaths and flower bunches that look clownish and I thought the general consensus was that they were a faux pas.  seriously.", "business_id": "GrGHVKec258eN1_gtJwS1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "PoQOIZc2q5nud7uVz_jdjw", "review_id": "QYYmK3ZHFEMvcZYSi04kUA", "text": "I went into this Michael's with two items to return. I noticed that there was only one cashier and a line 5 people deep, but luckily there was an employee behind the service desk. As I stood waiting to talk with her I realized the people she was talking to were not customers but two other employees, and the three of them were bitching about a customer who had wanted to make a return and how annoying she had been. Then one of them (Nancy) noticed me standing there, turns around and says to me \"you're making a return? you can get in the regular line.\" seriously? did you really just suggest that your conversation is so much more critical than helping a customer that I should go wait in another line? that's very interesting Nancy, thanks. Meanwhile the other two don't even look at me, including the one manning the service desk. what the hell?!\n\nI walk over to the one open register and wait for about 15 minutes while this one cashier works through all the people ahead of me. And I kid you not, when I was one person away from freedom, Nancy noticed that there were 3 people behind me, opened up a register and told the woman BEHIND ME to come over. \n\nFrankly I think all three of those employees should be fired for wasting Michael's and my time while getting paid. I'm sure they make crap pay but that is no excuse for flagrant laziness. It has cost Michael's my business.", "business_id": "GrGHVKec258eN1_gtJwS1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U8sTNAAeq3tvF4RD2egN1A", "review_id": "arKtC0C4IqrOAL4jEZ9Dzg", "text": "I hate this place! I don't know why I ever go in there! If there were a JoAnns every 5 miles I would gladly go there! Every time I go a Michaels I am sadly disappointed. No matter what store I go into the employees are dull, unfriendly and lazy! They are always carrying on dumb conversations. The lines go on forever. The old lady cashiers are always rude like I'm wasting their time! There's always something on the wrong shelf so when you get to the cashier she looks at you like you're lying or just stupid!!! They have lost my business!!! Someone needs to get the District Manager in these stores because they wont stay in business with that customer service!!!", "business_id": "GrGHVKec258eN1_gtJwS1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7zDqr2I0-xpw9HF5Ha54cA", "review_id": "tWQRyxNvsQYs16ABf0nRRA", "text": "I've always been a fan of Michaels. The deals are pretty good as well as the selection and it's a fun place to browse. However, I'm not really a crafty person, so the need to get crafty things is pretty rare. I'm typically there for baking supplies (gels, various pans, cookie cutters, sparkles, liners, etc). Lately, it seems as if there isn't anyone working there and it takes ages to check out, even though the store looks empty. \n\nHowever, it's usually the best place in the area to find great baking supplies. At least until I open a store like that myself.", "business_id": "GrGHVKec258eN1_gtJwS1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Xmsgc-JdVEQoPQpJxarI2w", "review_id": "AaZ9o8WsVSzgccpKb_urZw", "text": "Eek!  Me thinks not is the truth!  HORRIBLE with a CAPITAL HORRIBLE!  About 3-4 weeks ago I took in a 20x20 poster to be framed.  The guy told me it would be ready 9/19.  Notice that It's 3 days later than 9/19 and I have not yet received a call from them telling me my frame STILL isn't ready, but I have also called multiple times since Monday and I sit on hold for 10-20 minutes only to find out they still haven't done my frame.  If you quote a date, it needs to be available to be picked up that day or before in my opinion.  After speaking to the manager just now, he says they have \"125 customers that they deal with weekly in the framing dept.\"  uh-huh.  That's NOT that many customers for a big name store and if they can't get their s*** together by the day they say they will, then they better back it up with a phone call or in the future recommend a later day that the item should be finished and ready for pickup.  Total crap. Two thumbs DOWN, wayyyy DOWN.", "business_id": "GrGHVKec258eN1_gtJwS1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4dnDsoHuxUtzhaumxbpR5w", "review_id": "tH-4W9qSjregztYHgCywGA", "text": "This Michaels is awful. Really, really terribly. If it weren't the ONLY craft supply store in the Central Phoenix area I would never, ever come here. I'm drawn here when I need that one damn thing to finish a craft/sewing project and I don't feel like driving the 25 minutes to JoAnn's at Desert Ridge. \n\nThe place is always a mess and they're constantly out of so many items. Also, they're sticklers about taking coupons which makes it that much more annoying. (JoAnn's will take like, a bazillion coupons, including competitors' coupons, in one transaction.)", "business_id": "GrGHVKec258eN1_gtJwS1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3lPOjxZ08f8VyXGIDqCyHg", "review_id": "wSlLyptK531AUw6Hm5WxeA", "text": "I don't know what I am doing writing a review for this store that no one (at least no one with any ability to change anything there) will ever read.  Nevertheless, I came, I saw, I left empty handed as nothing (in truth, not one little thing) in my entire basket rang up as it was marked on the shelf.  I don't know if it is incompetence, stupidity, or a laudable \"I don't give a flying f\" attitude that makes this the worst Michaels in the area, but I am not sure I have the time to devote to studying the subject matter.  \n\nI think my favorite part of today's experience was when the third item rang up wrong and I told the cashier, she said \"oh\" and looked blindly like a deer in headlights. No \"I'll check on that for you,\" no \"do you still want it,\" just a blank stare.  \n\nSadly, I'll be back next week because this is the closest one when I am out and about.  But seriously, as soon as I find an acceptable online substitute, I am outta here.", "business_id": "GrGHVKec258eN1_gtJwS1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yUZc4PQdOVw5sQyjqgWpNQ", "review_id": "D7Y-CYbP_cvKkf8E9u9LxQ", "text": "This review is focused on the framing department. \nI have a wonderfully talented daughter who has given me a number of beautiful drawings that need to be framed. Today I headed off to Michaels to try to get one of them framed. The picture was rather large so it doesn't fit in a standard mat/frame without some effort. The guy that helped me was fairly helpful, but the prices were ridiculous! Even with a \"supposed\" sale of 55% off and a single mat...the best he could do was still well over $100. Well, that didn't work for me. He gave no other options to me either. Instead I headed to Hobby Lobby, where they had a frame on the sales floor that I could use (about $22 with my coupon) and had a lovely lady help me with a custom mat. They put it all together for me and I'm out the door at $42. Guess where I'm going with the next picture???", "business_id": "GrGHVKec258eN1_gtJwS1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "F6QsMoJdvtohlbnST-fDyQ", "review_id": "VktfxH9oibVG2ToLTo84sQ", "text": "It has been quite awhile since I have been in here. I made the mistake of coming to this location on a Saturday. This is September, not December!\nWhy is everyone in this shopping center???\nI had a Print that I needed to be re-framed. So after driving around and looking for a parking space. I finally found one way over by Frys. So in total it took me 15min to park and get into the store. Carrying the giant artwork with the broken glass.\n I headed straight to the back of the store where they have the framing dept. \nI waited a few minutes then I was lucky enough to have Fely come out to help me.\nEither Fely is new to Michael's or she is just like what we call clueless.\nEverything I asked her for she wanted to give me the opposite.\nI wanted a new frame ,preferably plastic but, will take metal. Also new glass.\nAgain I want the red plastic shiny frame. She puts wood frame on it. I tell her again no, I want the red or if you don't have that I guess I will take the blue. (it is for a kitchen).\nAgain she puts wood on it,this time wood painted silver.  Fely do you understand the words that are coming out of my mouth???\n So then how much is this. Total for glass and new Plastic frame?? \n She quotes me  $$600.00  and some change. Girl you must of lost your mind!!\n Then she admits, oh no that is if you get this high end cherry wood frame that I have been pushing on you since you walked in.\nLets bring it back to reality Fely. Finally after the manager did a drive by and saw what was going on. Reminding her that there was a 50% off sale on framing all week. I got what I wanted. A cheap Plastic Frame with the cheapest glass they make there. \nAll for $160.00, such a deal (NOT)..... If it had not been such a hassle to get into this place I would have taken my gear and left.\n But, then the best part came when she told me I would have to wait nearly 3 weeks for it. Which is fine, but I also must pay in full today. Because, that is store policy.\n I like Michael's but, not the framing dept. \nIt is a total rip off. Sorry to say.  Then I find out that they have a frequent shopper card, Did Feley every ask for that or ask me if I would like one? Hello to the no.\n\nShe was too busy trying to charge me $600.00 for some shite.", "business_id": "GrGHVKec258eN1_gtJwS1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5lq4LkrviYgQ4LJNsBYHcA", "review_id": "9dQ-nc14v538hjkQyr-E3w", "text": "There really isn't much I like about Michael's to begin with - I especially dislike them for using my name and putting on such an inferior showing - but this location was a particular disaster.  Clean up your aisles for goodness sake, I feel claustrophobic with all the crap hanging around - its like the clothing section at K-Mart, but possibly worse.", "business_id": "GrGHVKec258eN1_gtJwS1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4lkTIhTuMhLprQprGlTRlA", "review_id": "pj-7l9ogrxAkj0LsYZ28iQ", "text": "Holy cinnamon all up in your face!  Cinna-cones, cinna-brooms, cinna-wreaths,  cinna-scents galore! Everything smells like cinnamon and I hate the smell of cinnamon! I even smelled like cinnamon a day after going into the store.  I burped and guess what it smelled like? CINNAMON! \n\nHappy Holidays", "business_id": "GrGHVKec258eN1_gtJwS1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4DtBamDdmuYGozIHJN9cig", "review_id": "JHERJFFbu_9R_6lM2MrOJg", "text": "This Michaels is the foundation of my theory that some chains stay in business despite the reality that shoppers loathe them, because there's no adequate substitute. It's the only source of craft supplies that's handy while running errands in central Phoenix, and it's near one of the movie theaters that serves real food, so I shop here occasionally, and I always leave crabby.\n\nEvery section is tiny and understocked. If something at another Michaels catches your eye, but you postpone buying it, and you figure, oh, you'll pick it up at this one because you're here... no, you won't. Wood trim, wood embellishments, specific acrylic paint colors, specific scrapbook paper designs, the edgiest floral items... forget it. This Michaels will not carry that. The staff will explain, with varying levels of chagrin, that \"this is the smallest Michaels in the region.\"\n\nThat much is obvious. It's so small that it's impossible for two carts to pass in most aisles. \n\nThe major reason to set foot in this store is that you're desperate for tacky glue and can't face the chaos of Walmart. It has so far not found an excuse to stop carrying tacky glue. \n\nThere was also a moment of hope when the chain introduced Martha Stewart acrylic paints, which are at least interesting colors. But I'd really like to know whose bright idea it was that, chain-wide, acrylic paints should now be displayed entirely below knee level. Let me give you a hint, gentlemen: the tiny bottles of exotic colors are not bought by children. Nor is there a gigantic acrylic-painting movement among Munchkins. Your acrylic paint buyers are adults, which means we're mostly over 5 feet tall, and depending how the day went and how high of heels we're wearing, our urge to indulge in a series of deep knee bends can vary. A lot. But it's rarely a matter of: \"oh great! I'm going to Michaels so I can skip the squats at the gym!\"", "business_id": "GrGHVKec258eN1_gtJwS1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "svP9WkoIMN3Wta7W9ZhawA", "review_id": "OJSp6V6s-N00E4B8FWZyWQ", "text": "There are ONLY two people who work in this HUGE store today and neither know where lamp oil is or were able to call a manager because the \"manager is busy in a meeting.\"", "business_id": "GrGHVKec258eN1_gtJwS1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gdoPetEmoNslU0Hf3TmuEA", "review_id": "jME7S64GCUVQM3TtBpVdHg", "text": "The workers aren't knowledgeable of the store layout, which is a mess by the way. (I asked a woman where the letter stickers are for things like mailboxes and she pointed me on the opposite side of the store when I thought they'd be...right where they ended up being. She also lacked any confidence in her sentence when she said, \"Yeah, I think so,\" in reference to where they weren't.)\n\nThe most helpful woman there let us know that they didn't carry the fabric paint we needed, which wad disappointing but at least honest.\n\nThey in general don't seem to care about customer service in the front since there were 6 people talking and two of those people were cashiering. The other four were ignoring the line of waiting customers while chatting with each other, and the chatter was not work related either. Then, after ten minutes of waiting in line as the next customers, one cashier took people behind us while the other took someone not even waiting in line! Ridiculous!\n\nTo say the least, the crafts have to sell themselves and thank goodness for the employees here that artists and people that do crafts on a regular basis find the need to buy supplies here or this place would be out of business quickly if based only on the customer service.", "business_id": "GrGHVKec258eN1_gtJwS1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "k4-6lakq7t3kCgbvPxcuvg", "review_id": "SKdRnvBtl44RVV8d7_cSiQ", "text": "Not a bad craft store IF you can find parking!!  \n\nThey aren't very big, but they do carry pretty much all the craft items that most ladies would gravitate towards. (But honestly the men have a bigger selection of model kits, science projects and RC items over at Hobby Lobby)  \n\nThey also have great coupons that, if you can abide by the extremely tricky fine print terms and conditions and restrictions, offer some great deals on singular items.  Occasionally they also offer a coupon good for a percentage off of your whole order, but like I said their coupons are tricky and restrict a lot of what you can get.  Be alert when deciding what item to apply your coupon to.  After being burned a couple times I've even gone so far as to buy my singular pricier item with my coupon in one transaction and then buy all my other stuff in a separate transaction, that way my coupon was applied to the item *I* chose, not a lower dollar item that the cashier chose to make the discounted item.  \n\nAlso, another tip to maximize your Michael's bang for the buck is to hit up their store a few days before a major holiday and right after that holiday so you can pick up inexpensive items for the holiday on sale, and even more holiday items on the cheap to put away for next year.\n\nBut yeah, back to the parking...  The parking at this whole shopping center sucks butt.  Avoid it all all costs around the major shopping days like Black Friday or Christmas Eve!  Consider yourself warned.  ;)", "business_id": "GrGHVKec258eN1_gtJwS1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dji-3ZSLA33ndPPYT0p7BA", "review_id": "5-YFOUdtZn2MD5KIE-yzTQ", "text": "Holy bad reviews and grumpy pantses Batman! Someone got screamed at in here? Woah.\n\nWell, I've never had any crazy experiences at Michaels. Their birthday bag/box/tissue paper/etc. stuff is way overpriced. But their discount selection is great. And I can always find cool stuff. I have a daughter, and we did all of her Christmas shopping here. I can always find a 40% off coupon, which makes it a perfect place for little friends' bday gifts. It's a pretty big craft store, it satisfies my crafting needs in a pinch.", "business_id": "GrGHVKec258eN1_gtJwS1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JlCjjf4H8rs2_lkj7xWRZA", "review_id": "hHWuZpaRIGcd90BbDu4lhQ", "text": "So excited to hear that this Michael's is soon to be renovated!! \n\nThis place is pretty much a clutter of old, out of date supplies that are usually not in the right place and nearly destroyed. I find it incredibly difficult to find anything here, and if I do, it usually has something wrong with it. \n\nI love Michael's as a concept, and I grew up coming to this place with my mother so we could do various arts and crafts for fun. Hell, I still come as a grown up so I can do arts and crafts for fun! \n\nI am looking forward to reviewing this Michael's once the remodel is finished, as I am sure it will turn out to be a much better store! Good luck with the reno!", "business_id": "GrGHVKec258eN1_gtJwS1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HestW1GKSkmUs_vpnauE_w", "review_id": "OFBjUjQldO7G1Jgi46ljQw", "text": "This Michael's may not have the best rating, but from my experience I can't imagine why. The staff was helpful, the place is clean, and if you download the app, you can get some great deals. \n\nOverall, if you need art supplies I'd head to this Michael's every time. Don't forget to DL the app!!", "business_id": "GrGHVKec258eN1_gtJwS1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wQAIt2AwAnX8XKJ1JiNzAw", "review_id": "KQ-htKL6_BllbUD18gwIUQ", "text": "This would be a 5-star review if it wasn't for the terrible terrible parking lot. I was absolutely floored at the amazing customer service I received today when I asked about bulk orders. The manager was super nice and I will be ordering from this store from now on. \n\nJust reading the reviews seems that this Michaels store is getting a new look which I agree is overdue. They don't carry as much stock as most Michaels because of the space they're in but other than that I've never had a problem when visiting this store.", "business_id": "GrGHVKec258eN1_gtJwS1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IRSBSzkex9_UgNRCJHLE2w", "review_id": "YKQe8mEpzj1EvS6ln-_-2Q", "text": "Thank you Michaels for always having 40% off coupons, and thank you for having what I like, and for your friendly staff...very glad that this place is nice and close.  My art projects appreciate it.", "business_id": "GrGHVKec258eN1_gtJwS1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FLtIvthFtPUlc1204LHAJQ", "review_id": "qqcbprF-SNvbvCV-VR3jiA", "text": "It's not the easiest place to find your way around but Robert was EXtremely helpful!! my experience a little more pleasant.", "business_id": "GrGHVKec258eN1_gtJwS1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "ONNDmhFp4i8Io9wiaHWv1A", "review_id": "9L4n8yLZ0vJroVlPqLMuow", "text": "Talley's is not only one of our neighborhood pubs, it has strangely good bar food.  There is a brand new juke box.  The entire place has been referbished in the last year or so.  They have TV's behind the bar, that super popular golf video game, and a pool table.  It's just the perfect little neighborhood bar.  The owner, CJ is a super nice guy who happens to be a good bartender.  All in all a great place to cab home from.", "business_id": "s8KRwTTrQDSKrS3hOjwYLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "3VgHutPPmF3TbWwIzlSNCA", "review_id": "m9sdePeJP7rxGIhXvpW-QQ", "text": "In all fairness I live a block away, and that convenience does cloud my judgement.  However, C.J. (the owner) is a true gentleman, the food is pretty decent, the drinks are very cheaply priced (kiltlifter is always 3.25 a pint, a Jim Beam Manhattan is 4.00) and the regulars are a bunch of characters.  They strongly encourage regulars too, it is really a family place.", "business_id": "s8KRwTTrQDSKrS3hOjwYLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZubK3U5PlTWy4VIQG_Wpzg", "review_id": "1vprXVkcfo0Y55tyUJraNg", "text": "What counts as a \"pub\"? This is just a small dive bar.\n\nStaff was friendly. They don't kick people out right away after 2. You can stick around here. I went to ask for a menu just to see what they offer here. I just wanted a paper take-away menu but she was going to hand me an official menu. Would she have served me food after 2am?! There's just no way...\n\nThe pool table is tiny. It's the smallest table I've seen.\n\nThe food is not pub food. At least, not any pub food I've ever seen. Most everything is $6 or under. The Friday Fish Fry is $6.50. Saturday Night New York Steak is $10.25.\n\nTip: Park in the rear. Use the back door.", "business_id": "s8KRwTTrQDSKrS3hOjwYLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 12, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "Q96IRvil6RNgdLmGKuh81A", "review_id": "kTSz0HQX3YD6BfPF91OpJQ", "text": "I love CJ Talley's!  For the cheap drinks, friendly staff, decent food, local crowd, stellar juke box and for a small dive-ish bar, it's clean and well taken care of.\n\nCJ is a great owner who actually mingles with his patrons.  He's a younger duder who loves what he does.\n\nThe tacos and chili dogs are very good.  Yes, I said chili dogs.\n\nWhen you get sick of paying the Vig Uptown's prices, come across the street and you'll be pleasantly surprised.", "business_id": "s8KRwTTrQDSKrS3hOjwYLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LwbCh2rhnfaFOhzw7gE1TA", "review_id": "jncaRGqK8incTRzYEyNjNQ", "text": "I have a store around the corner from CJ's , Poor Little Rich Girl. CJ's has become our favorite lunch spot. The bar food is fabulous and it is so reasonable! There is a sort of Cheers atmosphere in that if you have been in a couple of times you are likely to recognize people the third or fourth time in and feel right at home. It is a laid-back, neghborhood bar and is very popular in the hood! Cheer's, CJ - to a wonderful place have a Tuesday afternoon Jack and Diet Coke!", "business_id": "s8KRwTTrQDSKrS3hOjwYLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XWkoXZJQNjTG991oyWfF8Q", "review_id": "_TwigJ0Ml2Bmh-YknRtF-A", "text": "Great pricing on quality food and drinks. You can find beef jerky and salsa company owners to commercial real estate persons. Also a patio is coming in the future to help out the smoker/drinkers. Great neighborhood Pub with terrific staff and very genuine customers. They even won trophies in Chili Cook Offs with the Phoenix Fire Departments in the last couple years.", "business_id": "s8KRwTTrQDSKrS3hOjwYLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "G4_wTVisxRGUzyhaFVMipw", "review_id": "GAMD03DwBC11J3W3b6AwhQ", "text": "I like CJ's. The booze is cheap, the patrons are friendly, the bartenders don't act like they're doing you a favor selling you a drink. If you're hungry there is a kitchen with cheap and better than average eats. Check it out.", "business_id": "s8KRwTTrQDSKrS3hOjwYLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wNqwKWaRjClmcKsoJJRFow", "review_id": "9q0sMtian_Xz_jAqVcVzDw", "text": "One of the best places in The Valley to drink cheap and they serve pretty tasty bar food. The service is always attentive and friendly. This is definitely a local's hangout. and not a bad place at all to hang, but I personally have never (or ever will) make a conscious effort to come here. I usually wind up here because someone I'm with wants to come here so it's usually a stopover point while bar hopping. While I love me a cheap, stiff drink I usually find myself wanting to move on before long.", "business_id": "s8KRwTTrQDSKrS3hOjwYLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OFaAdHEBwPHel6ZdrKgc6w", "review_id": "nMFpIVWX9oCOLSmc-DhswA", "text": "When someone says neighborhood pub, I immediately think of Talley's.  Definitively a step up from other dive bars in the hood, more friendly than the fancier joints, much better than average bar food (good specials) and an owner who not only is a good bartender, but a good guy.\n\nYou'll generally see the same regular crowd who knows where to find a well priced and well poured adult beverage.\n\nI never leave CJ's without a smile on my face.", "business_id": "s8KRwTTrQDSKrS3hOjwYLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "m3xEaoe7mltR_c5kwb5AFA", "review_id": "1mQIyL92lx08l7-g_nSWGQ", "text": "I highly recommend CJ\"s . I have been searching for good grilled wings after the Old Dirty Drummer on 51 and Shea went south. Finally found them here. CJ said they will grill them so I tried the medium ones. WOW 12 for $6 and change- big, joicie and wonderful. I sure will be back very soon. Oh great burgers and Martinis as well. Good job CJ !", "business_id": "s8KRwTTrQDSKrS3hOjwYLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fY5ZyH00Vq3NAGiogppBYQ", "review_id": "BMs23w0P670FY2hUXH2qCw", "text": "I have gone in there a few times and had excellent service.  This was at night time during the week, so there weren't that many people in the bar.  I went in with some friends to get food and there was only one bartender.  The whole place was packed and the bartender was the only one working.  I think they need to staff a little bit better because we knew she was only going to give us our pitcher and not return to take our order.  It was not really her fault considering she was the only one working the whole place.  If they had more staff during peak hours, this place would not lose customers who may just need to eat while starting to drink.", "business_id": "s8KRwTTrQDSKrS3hOjwYLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fOfn3XczMmQ-WzLLZ_Mz0w", "review_id": "_D_-a8bEfnPNaBkkgcBxBg", "text": "It's a local bar.\nFun.\nNon pretentious.\nGood times.", "business_id": "s8KRwTTrQDSKrS3hOjwYLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3dno9Y7mtvi2tq6IfMpDeA", "review_id": "5tMRA8na8NNL3-zXPBqCUQ", "text": "Weird place. Definitely a dive bar. Certainly dive bar customers and decor. The place is tiny with about 50% of the real estate taken over by a pool table. \n\nWhy is it so bright!? If you are gonna be a dive bar turn them things down!\n\nWith the Swizzle Inn (one of the best dive bars ever) across the street I won't be back.", "business_id": "s8KRwTTrQDSKrS3hOjwYLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "346Q988MMn2eeMDLRn7XKA", "review_id": "ppzyW4YL6Wm0kJzsM_96Jg", "text": "Awesome priced food and drinks ... Love it!!!  Best fish and chips ever! But they only serve the fish and chips on Fridays. Chicken tenders and the chicken sandwich are awesome too :) It has become my fave dive bar to go to with friends or even alone", "business_id": "s8KRwTTrQDSKrS3hOjwYLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WqzeMLJo7tvT2FwS9fpA6g", "review_id": "NRnTeBcehLGu0TfR2rOuyA", "text": "We were going to Dicks Hideaway but it was so busy we kept walking and smelled the burgers cookin at CJ's. They have Fat Tire on tap and they make the perfect Crown and Coke. We ordered burgers and it is so simple... what kind of cheeze? and how do you like it cooked? That is what a good burger should be, simple, superbly done and juicy. The onion rings are crispy and the fried mushroom batter is heavenly. If you do the simple things right you have gold and CJ's is golden.", "business_id": "s8KRwTTrQDSKrS3hOjwYLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GnLW0116uCkllWMF5L2-cg", "review_id": "mXDsF8SWMfAB0kfyc9jtKg", "text": "CJ's is a pretty basic bar with great drink specials and decent food.  The bartenders are very cool people and attentive to needs of patrons, even late in the evening during the busy times.  They have a few games to play as well which is always fun!  A recommended stop, for sure!", "business_id": "s8KRwTTrQDSKrS3hOjwYLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tXhlRAnR3_GoWvewfQni4Q", "review_id": "OptB1wvbRg8PV4sjxDyuCg", "text": "The best kept secret of the Bethany home 16 th St intersection. The food is always quality and super inexpensive, the drinks are stiff and well made. The atmosphere could be spruced up but then it wouldn't be cjs anymore. I go often and regularly. The crowd changes at around 9pm and gets younger and more interesting. Worth a visit.", "business_id": "s8KRwTTrQDSKrS3hOjwYLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9_JJfVGDaDWnoMrKC7GI1A", "review_id": "E7ApwEyplt92PAuH49hJaA", "text": "Texaz Grill was recomended to me by a friend and I was not dissappointed!  The atmosphere is that of the late 70's and it looks like nothing has been done to it since.  You get the feeling that you're eating in a roadhouse bar.  The steaks are cooked to order and you won't pay more than $20 for one either.  The portions are so generous I wasn't able to finish my meal.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Sjp6EYsqzdlTvymER6wBfg", "review_id": "yxKzkYk32FVD6PxJc9QKHQ", "text": "Have to agree with Timmy... located just off the 51, it does have a Roadhouse feel to it...  Haven't been there for dinner, but the combination Texas/Arizona (hence the name) cuisine is pretty good fare...", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EVN484M7GZxhVpp61JgQBA", "review_id": "-pFGiE-VuMi-rMNqEyiHQQ", "text": "Texaz is fun!  I grew up in Texas and this is the real deal.  The chicken fried steak is my fave.\n\nBut, last night, Mom and I hit Texaz for dinner and decided to share the fried shrimp platter.  Each shrimp is as big as your head!  Ok, maybe not, but they are a good size, about 3-4 inches.  For $15 is was a deal.  I added an extra salad for $2.\n\nAll dinners come with salad, choice of potatoes (fried or mashed -- the fried potatoes are chunks of potatoes, deep fried; the mashed are still a bit chunky with white gravy), and a roll and a biscuit.\n\nThe salad is basic -- iceberg lettuce and tomatoes.  Ranch or olive vinaigrette for dressing.  The olive is great!\n\nShiner bock is the house beer for $3.25 a bottle, other domestics are $2.75 each and imports are $3.75.\n\nOur dinner, two salads, 2 Coors lights and one JD on the rocks was $29 including the tip.\n\nYee haw!\nY'all come back now, y'hear?!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "8WQubmP7G0NM3IyzyMnCEA", "review_id": "xfvGTAo9Fc7MuyPvZIwEyw", "text": "No false advertising here.  Just the best damn chicken fried steak I've had in Phoenix (and BBQ beef ribs, see update).\n\nWe also got the bbq pork sandwich which was so mouth wateringly good that I wished Texaz would just go ahead and deliver a full line of bbq items...and stop teasing me with just this one tempting tasty bit\n\nReally generous portions. The sides was just typical..but with the mains this good, I couldn't really care.   My plate was overflowing and my jeans needed loosening after the super yummy and yet easy on the wallet lunch.\n\nUpdate:\n\nWe've been on the hunt for BBQ beef ribs which doesn't seem as popular as pork ribs.  It may not be as tender as pork but the flavor is what we're after.  When we heard that our favorite Texan restaurant serves it only on Tuesday nights, we had to make the trip.\n\nWe arrived after 9pm but luckily they still had one order left.   $11 for five giant beef back ribs - slow-smoked over hickory and oak, topped with a homemade BBQ sauce and served with their rustic mashed potatoes. \n\nThe dry spice-rub had so infused into the meat during the long slow cooking process that we didn't need the sauce.  Eating beef ribs is a carnivorous act - almost caveman like - if it wasn't for the fact that the server thoughtfully brought us a warm wet napkin to wipe our saucy fingers on.\n\nDespite the tastiness of the ribs, there was just so much of it that even with the two of us sharing, we could not finish it.  It made for a tasty lunch the day after.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "U_D42LunR4JnLLsVoCNzow", "text": "HOLY CRAP!  Texaz is the meat-lovers paradise. DO IT!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CWYHXKPXqP4KgY3TyI54lg", "review_id": "4JTmG_UEHTq0PgIsKvafMA", "text": "My stand-by easy night for dinner and a drink spot.\n\nI prefer to sit at the bar with Tammy and have a salad and a burger, or maybe the Chicken or Beef Kabob (Ask for it dry \"no butter\").\n\nAlso love the Chili and the Fried Shrimp.  Ask for extra mushrooms is yummy to me.  Furthermore, the Thursday BBQ special rocks (but split it with someone as it is huge).  The Friday night Fish and Chips is delicious.\n\nNot a fan of Liver and Onions ever so I wouldn't order it.  Sometimes the salads can be pretty heavy on dressing.  \n\nBiggest gripe = I used to order my Vodka Tonic, till I found out they use an \"Absolute 100\" vodka or something similar that is 100 Proof.  In my opinion it is totally wrong to serve somebody  a \"100\" vodka versus the normal \"80\".  It is the same as ordering a rum and coke and getting Barcadi 151 rum instead.   A totally different product.  Can you tell this is an issue for me?\n\nOtherwise one of my favorite watering holes for sure.  Nice people too.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "A_O8wZOsMTPwyeYA4-Rsow", "review_id": "9qaGnFchpOHNBQ0T7okYPw", "text": "mmmmm ... steak.  Not just steak ... reasonably priced steak, all set in a hillbilly/Texas setting.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "G7yQgNDT1SRG1zv7d3ZvWA", "review_id": "_soIyG6MfjJj-CXzig4x4w", "text": "This place is just my speed. Not pretentious, not overpriced just realllllllly good chicken fried steak. Whenever I go, someone gets the fried chicken & someone gets the chicken fried steak and we share because the portions are GINORMOUS (sp?) . The house salad dressing is my absolute favorite dressing out there. One thing to watch out for, they serve the beer in little itty bitty glasses which somehow makes me drink more....maybe thats why I always leave there happy. Prices are very reasonable and service is perfect. They are there to feed you and let you get on with your night!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kpFx1hEnRUg4fk6D1APRjQ", "review_id": "qYfoSB7sE8-uoiculrLARg", "text": "My aunt and uncle live not too far away from this cozy little corner establishment.  The food is classic down home country texas cooking.  I took a friend from San Angelo here and he was so giddy with all the fixings he ordered about 1/2 the menu (6'4 265 lb linebacker).  My favorite is Cx fried anything but have to go with Cx fried steak just to give the arteries a little bit of coating.  The steak was perfectly cooked and perfectly salted...2 points that distinguish good from great cx fried steaks.  The chili is classic and for some reason love it.  The atmosphere is southern hospitality, the location is perfect right off the 51....the parking is not great but park across the street for easier in and out.  If you're wondering whether or not to go here...don't. wonder...just go...you can always do the boring Chili's and Friday's another night....because this place feels much more real.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 16, "useful": 13, "cool": 16}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "ol_bLomtXGX5cWMCUFer1g", "text": "I heart (attack) Texaz Grill. My tummy (arteries) were filled with good ole, down home cooking. My NY strip was perfection and dripping with flavor (cholesterol). Rickie's a Texas boy so he knows his chicken fried anythings, and his chicken fried chicken was smothered in love (gravy) and he nibbled every bite (inhaled like there's no tomorrow). I chased my taters, sauteed shrooms and steak down with a cold Dos XX and a Patron shot. All this with attentive and friendly service. The room reminded me of the shack Steve Martin lived in, in the beginning of The Jerk. And for this place, the license plates, posters and bric a brac that cover every corner, including the ceiling above the urinal, yes, guys get this...when you have to pee so badly, you arch your  head back with an eye rolling groan...that's how I saw the posters on the ceiling. But all the kitchy crap everywhere works for Texaz Grill. The menu has all kinds of steaks and wonderful sides. The only thing missing is a defibrillator.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 5, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "-txH2zJSBZQHO6RWvoWXuQ", "review_id": "wfUzYyvMef8DA8bJnCRjig", "text": "Sometimes a girl gets a wicked hankerin' for some chicken fried steak, mashed taters, and white gravy.  You know that what she does?  She goes to Texaz Grill.\n\nFor a ridiculously satisfying and heart clogging meal, you can't beat it.  It's got a casual and fun atmosphere, and it's extremely reasonably priced.  And best of all, the bar has a total honky tonk feel that makes me want to run home and play Urban Cowboy with the mister.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "frEtELnTATd1BOD6Ndh0CQ", "review_id": "lf3RMffnIPwuzoTqXRDt5Q", "text": "So I read about this Texaz place having great Chicken fried steak. My partner loves some of that! I really shouldn't eat it and it's where?\nClose to home. How much do we have to pay for it? $7 maybe less.  Really? \n\nThe place does look divey and we might not have tried it without Yelp. Got a parking place right up near the door, sauntered into the Texaz . Noted the armadillos and horned toads scaling the ceiling, the hats, the bric a brac, the country music, the beer signs. More condiments on the table than I'm used to. Lea and Perrins, Heinz 57 Steak Sauce, A-1, Ketchup, mustard, Tabasco, another hot sauce, jar of chili's, Sugar pourer, salt, pepper, and a caddy of pink sugar packets. \n\nThe waitress was right on cue, with menu and kid menu, a cup of crayons and no rush. Drinks came immediately. We ordered some chili frito's (in the bag) a chicken fried chicken, a chicken fried steak and a pork chop all with mashed potatoes, corn and white gravy and totally tasty biscuit.  Frito-bag chili came out first and was yummy, we all shared. Dinner came just as our bag o' chili was gone. It was hot and ready. My partner absolutely loved the gigantic chicken fried steak, my chicken was moist and all white meat juicy. The corn had that roasted buttery flavor I adore. The drinks never languished. The server was always available but never invading our space. Pacing and food and price couldn't be beat. Those were very good mashed potatoes! No one had any leftovers to take home. My daughter even ate almost every bite and she had ordered an adult meal!\n\nIt was too late when I noticed the oyster po'boy special... shoot! I'll have to come back. And then I'll have to come back again because with three steak sauce choices maybe I should have bought a steak? There is an ad on the table that they serve the cheapest steak for your money. I have to know if it's tasty and not just cheap.\n\nCouldn't leave without  a dessert. We also couldn't pick between pecan pie and bread pudding so we left it up to our server. She brought us out  a 3 1/2 inch square of very hot sweet, drenched in sauce bread pudding. Very Yummy!\n\nOur bill was light and our tummies were heavy and we left with a five star feeling. However I had to remove a star because an hour after we ate we both suffered some gastric distress and frequent visits to our private bathroom. I still will return, because it can happen anywhere and there was a lot of dairy in that gravy and in the potatoes, so it's partly our fault, but I had to mention it to be fair in the review.\n\nStill...If what you are seeking is down home food, not counting the calories or concerned about the cholesterol, just come on in and eat it up! It's some tasty Texaz.\n\nUpdate: Went for dinner this time, and the service wasn't near as good, prices were much higher than food value and as such it wasn't worth the bill price. We know now that you should order the specials, those are generally good deals and come at lunch. The mashed potato was still stellar but the gravy was too thick to move. My Prime Rib was +30% fat and that left me with a much smaller portion than I expected. My partners steak DID need the steak sauces, so it's not that they have fabulous NY strip. Docked one star off my original 4 star rating. Come if you want hearty lunch foods though, then it's worth it.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4dnDsoHuxUtzhaumxbpR5w", "review_id": "vbrDxG97guZwOhlFGu7YlA", "text": "Texaz is the absolute best place in this city to get a delicious, affordable steak. Sure, it's not fancy schmansy, and the service isn't outstanding, but  it's damn good food. Mashed potatoes smothered in white gravy with a medium filet that's grilled to perfection (not to mention wading in it's own pool of grease), is what I call home-cookin'. The chicken fried steak is also marvelous. \n\nIt's usually pretty busy at night, and they only have a couple of tables for larger parties. Not sure if they take reservations. The feel in here is great. Extremely laid back. The perfect place to go if you're looking to get some greasy, messy grubbin' on.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "deEtVfAWacIYLdx7PcuOnQ", "review_id": "9N1ozEHroULlVfQx_k3SVQ", "text": "Texaz Grill is cozy, has a simple menu, very good food and excellent service.  The fried shrimp platter is a must have, the house salad with green olives is very tasty and the smoked prime rib is out of this world and   The prices are very reasonable. This is worth the drive!!!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "aTi0NVrcPJWbN6jAsJVcAw", "review_id": "WloIc_tgJfR-SBc8kDpmQQ", "text": "My sister and I ate here twice on our Phoenix vacation.  It's not fancy by any means, but the food is delicious, cheap, and the service is great.  The walls are covered with everything even remotely related to Texas, like caps, license plates, animals, pictures, etc.  We loved this place.  Parking is tight, but worth it.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "q5nFaw9isjD_01PpVAR7hg", "review_id": "UF94wfidOSfa_8gc3taYyg", "text": "Huge portions (always a plus) and pretty good food.  Definitely worth the trip considering the lack of 3+ star restaurants in the Valley.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "4UUIpbOTPmu43wuC2aSGkg", "review_id": "S536jUCd-pGUnKUSIXDMxw", "text": "I've been to Texaz grill a few times for their deadly, but pretty darn good chicken fried steak. This past Saturday, I went to grab a bite while my babies got groomed. \n\nI sat down at the bar next to a group of bar flies that seemed to be regulars. The conversation was in full swing about politics, which they tried to drag me into but I politely declined and said \"I don't discuss politics while trying to digest food.\"\n\nI ordered one of the specials which was a smoked hot link drenched in bbq sauce on a po-boy bun. It was served with coleslaw, but I ordered some Texaz fries with it. The hot link was dry and almost jerky-esque, possibly due to the smoking process, or maybe the links were just old. They were still tasty, and being a girl that is used to smoked meats around the house, I kind of enjoyed eating the semi-dry little discs. I tossed aside the top half of the po boy bun, and just ate the meat with the sauce soaked bottom half of the bun. The sauce was dark, with a smoky sweet flavor. The coleslaw was creamy and the cabbage was finely chopped. The Texaz potatos are chunks of seasoned, and fried potatos. I only ate about 3 or 4 before I was stuffed. \n\nAs is always the case with Texaz Grill, I wasn't overly delighted, but I wasn't overly disappointed. Texaz Grill is a dive that happens to serve pretty good food! It's nothing fancy, it's nothing sophisticated, but if you're in the mood for meat, or chicken fried steak, head there.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "qeAt3hJ-ifUnnjTR5k8OeQ", "review_id": "tzYlLRp2P6iGJmGGC_B7dg", "text": "This is one of my favorite places to eat.  It has the best chicken fried chicken I have ever had, and the mashed potatoes are excellent.  The salad is simple yet delicious.  The thing with Texaz grill is that I believe you can only go there and order 2 things off of their menu.  They are famous for the chicken fried chicken and the chicken fried steak, this is what you must order, and this is what everyone comes back for. If you are not a fan of these 2 items, then this place is not for you. Everything else on the menu is just average.  The portions are huge, you can easily split an order with someone, or take half of your meal home for left overs, which I think is a great value.  The decor is like a in the middle of nowhere Texas bar,  it's not fancy, and it's not meant to be.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "C6IOtaaYdLIT5fWd7ZYIuA", "review_id": "7qGuESade9jX8JMsIUwGAQ", "text": "As good as it gets... if you want good food, great decor and fast service. Do not go looking for a romantic dinner or a fancy meal. \n\nI had the lunch BBQ Pork with \"Texas Frys\" and a Dr Pepper\n\nThe pork was excellent, the frys were deep fried I think (they are more like cubed chunks, so it was strange) and the Dr Pepper was cold. \n\nI will go back with the family and try some new things. \n\nPS. I ripped a flap of skin from my mouth eating a fried chunk of potato thing and it hurts likes a SOB. So cut your food and don't shove hunks of crispy fried things in your face.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q6xKFFZALads6IiWwEr0Bg", "review_id": "VdxfYF2hoZtfXTxPsRA20A", "text": "Don't get a cholesterol test the next day cause your doctor will get on you for it being so high.\n\nThe only thing that I didn't like is that they have a smoking section and you know what that means... all the smoke floats over to the non smoking section.  The ceiling is low so the circulation isn't very good.\n\nNo need to dress up.  Put on your elastic waist pants and go for it!!\n\nThe chicken fried chicken is DELISH!!!  And all that gravy and mashed potato!!  Ahhhh!!!!  One meal is enough for 2 people, but me, the greedy porker.... I HAD to get my own.  \n\nThe Jack Daniels bread pudding is plate lickin' good!!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "XmpqbfSu9X7mjwJGUXTrAQ", "review_id": "XAfpF6Mx9BbQfMOLMB7rBA", "text": "I've been eating here since I was a kid...we'd drive from 99th and Indian School just to eat at this restaurant (it used to be called Lone Star, but they had to change the name because the crappy restaurant chain of that name legally forced them to change names when the chain moved into town.) \n\nI'd still drive 40 miles to go to Texaz Grill.  The fillet is wonderful (sometimes I get it without the butter).  They have the best mashed potatoes in the state, swimming in a HUGE amount of gravy (good stuff, but I typically spoon off a bit).  The salad is fantastic (chopped green olives on top...who'd a thought they'd taste so good on a salad with ranch?!)\n\nService is good.  They don't mess around here...good food, good atmosphere, decent pricing for what you get.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6uNeagh9ljbwV8XRUn_cYA", "review_id": "tdLYsVEWs_t98fQLFFgMkg", "text": "You can't beat the Tuesday Rib Special.  I highly recommend it.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "bX2M7ERjL7HUvHLSExyUmw", "review_id": "q20xwdscvqHKh1CY5UoygQ", "text": "So my wife and I were able to have someone watch the kids and I had movie tickets. so a nice dinner was in order. We were actually driving to the east side of town possibly going to 5n-diner or Islands Restaurant. .love it. BUT we were pleasantly diverted. \n\nBeing such a nice night we had the windows rolled down and were driving by 16th street and Bethany home road. It was like you see in the cartoons when the smell lures Foghorn Leghorn to a freshly baked pie at grannys window. . The aroma had me and I found my self quickly changing plans and following the smell. . I found my self to TexAZ Grill. \n\nThis is a really fun place to go and is very easy going laid back. Again this is one of those places where you can spend hours looking at all the crap on the walls.  .and yes. we found our selves doing just that. \n\nI looked at the price first when I opened the menu and said do my self. Just about everything is over $12. \n\nLet me tell you, you get two or three times what you pay for. My wife ordered her all time most popular dish\"chicken frid steak: and I got the chop steak. I uploaded a photo of my wifes dish with her hand over the food just to show you the portion we got. We could have both eaten off her place and been stuffed. The potatoes were to die for. \n\nI can not think of anything that was bad about the evening. Even the NA beer I had \"O'dules amber\" quite good actually. Once I can afford to go back I am and I'm bringing friends next time.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v7L_5bg8w_sgD4LYMfkqmg", "review_id": "MfuREVBP3CKpekfXHdurAA", "text": "Been coming to TexAz since 1985, back in the \"Lonestar Steak\" days. Never had a bad meal, had bad service just once in all that time, and 23 years later the prices aren't that much higher either. If I'm ever convicted of murder and sentenced to death my final meal has to be the Mulligan prime rib medium rare with mashed potatoes and that to-die-for cream gravy. I take friends here and buy them dinner just to see that look on their face when they see their plate for the first time. I've had everything on the menu except the catfish and all of it is great! I'd write more but I'm hungry now. See you there...", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QSQeU6bDea42m6yH_pOQ8A", "review_id": "1xwH2kJhlcV6HlUnmKKzpw", "text": "Don't get Texa'z' food in Phoenix.  It wasn't very good.  The meat was a very small portion (not exactly following the saying of everything is bigger in Texas).  The side dishes were not very good, but the desert was pretty good.\n\nDid I mess up and not get the chicken fried steak which this restaurant is known for?  My health had the best of me when considering it was a fried dish, so I avoided it.  But then I opted for a very lean slab of beef which isn't exactly the healthiest either.\n\nI do have to commend them in making Shiner Bock their house beer.  Luckily it wasn't the Lone Star.  The Shiner Bock Black was pretty good.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "B8XnHZxbMD01KOo0mnz9wg", "review_id": "zlpO9eZyg9Z9ENR8E5K7Pw", "text": "Um......I've been coming here since i was a child. I still love coming to this amazing establishment.  If its not business cards or trucker hats hanging from the ceiling that get your attention. Then its the amazing Chicken Fried Steak you can get there!!!!! If you have friends from Texas visiting Az. Definetly take them there......They will love it!!! hahha...", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "SjV77DQ_tvqE0JKq7lX7jA", "review_id": "_1jPwZXqKqldhF_wggHjDg", "text": "I was in town for one night and stumbled upon The Texaz Grill online.  The planets must have been aligned just right because I had a great meal.  I ordered the Rib eye with mashed potatoes and a salad.  Everything was very tasty and filling.  I highly recommend this place.  The staff was friendly and efficient.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "upssaszVG_egJVRKBU5Dzg", "review_id": "YQT2UIPogUAECjWh6KmKKw", "text": "To start with, I'm a Texan, born and raised. I've done my share of traveling and I've lived in other places. Being new to the Phoenix area, naturally I'm always looking for comforts that remind me of Texas. I'll often be seen wearing my Longhorns or Astros caps.\n\nI love food! I love Tex-Mex, BBQ and southern style cookin'. So I passed the Texaz Grill several times before I had an opportunity to stop in. The first time I ever stumbled upon it, I got so excited because of the name and the neon signs adorning the windows, Shiner Baby!\n\nWhen I did stop in, I was in awe, not because it felt like home but because of all the things hanging on the ceiling and the walls and because of the neons inside. Everything in this place has something to do with Texas. Sweet! And they sell Shiner Bock beer!\n\nI knocked off a couple stars because of pricing, variety and the service we got. We were seated promptly but it was pretty much downhill after that. I looked over the menu, which took about a half minute, and was shocked that they didn't even have a hamburger on it. I'd say don't go here unless you're supa dupa hungry because you're going to have to order a steak of some sort or fish or maybe pork chops (I don't remember). I wasn't starving, that's my point. And I'm not even a fan of chicken fried steak but I know a good one when I eat one and it's definitely a true test of a \"Texas\" style restaurant. So I order the chicken fried steak. It was very good, just what you would find at your favorite down home restaurant anywhere in Texas. It came with what they call steak fries, but they were really just big cubes of potatoes. I thought they were kinda weird and bland. You get a large portion of food, very large actually. But it seemed a bit steep, maybe I'm just cheap. Either way, I did enjoy a bottle of Shiner and the place was decent and novel enough that I will go back, if for no other reason than to sit at the bar and have a beverage. Maybe I'll run into some fellow Texans and I can share with them my wonderful experiences in this great city of Phoenix.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Oiaiw9ybMq0cPHlt3xR1HA", "review_id": "klvpdl02t2O1axWOYWItBQ", "text": "Known for it's fabulous ribeye steaks, I have to say we have found our favorite place for Catfish, it is just delicious, and what a serving, Two big catfish fillets, served with mashed potatoes and gravy or steak fries, all for$12.00, you just cant beat it.\n\nThe Catfish is always fresh  and  Fabulous, the crisp batter is like no other, and the fish is flakey and YUM YUM!!!!!. \nThe chichen fried steak, is no joke, enough for two and just AWESOME,tender and tastey served with mashed potatoes/gravy and homemade biscuits, the kind of stuff that sticks to your ribs, you will not go home hungery, that is for sure.\nTEXAZ is a small place but it is cozy, parking can be a bear, but the food is worth it. Oh yeah, almost forgot , they do have a lovely pecan pie served a la mode if you like, DELICIOUS!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UNAhUulI9ehiEcUyrM99lQ", "review_id": "lliwC9VsavoJ6rDw2_fJ5A", "text": "Amazing chicken fried chicken and chicken fried steak, the plates could feed an entire family! I've been going here with my entire family since I was little, an amazing restaurant to say the least. Locally owned and run, which always means good service. HIt this place up if you're hungry and looking for some good country-western home cookin'.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "-VAF4FC-WKd39_t_RV8XdA", "review_id": "hxR20mYKuUVJPdZ_M3EAbg", "text": "Good, wholesome, simple Comfort Food. \n\nI've been coming here for a few years. It's the \"spot\" for my brother and I. \nChicken Fried steak is so big it's folded over on the plate and smothered in gravy. Fried Pork Chops, smothered in gravy are delicious. Ribeye, decent cut of steak for $16. \nGet Coleslaw as your salad and biscuits on the table. Washing it down with Texas' own Shiner Black lager... \nit's a meal fit for a King!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "gOXUHSgomh0mDoTXlSYFag", "text": "My Dad and my brothers are big steak eaters. Me? Not so much. So when we came here a few weeks back I hoped the reviews lived up to their hype. Not at all. First, it was a Saturday night at 7 p.m and the place was nearly empty.\n\nMy New York strip steak was bland. The fried potatoes are huge, plain and flavorless - no seasoning whatsoever. Everyone else thought their prime rib and steaks were boring and average. The martinis? Microscopic. Hanny's style. I couldn't decide which were smaller. Hanny's or Texaz?\n\nI think the three stars I'm giving is really generous, but the atmosphere here rocks (you find something new on the wall every time) and our server had an awesome attitude and handled our 7 person party professionally. I may or may not be back.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bwo_j9OGpZN60T5HxKOTeA", "review_id": "KY_Da-5fkIs4shV-Xbqqtw", "text": "TexAZ Grill does one thing & does it well: STEAK. (Actually, they'll cook yours to order, not just well.) \n\nYou'll get a reasonably priced, delectably tender portion of your favorite cut of meat. Their mashed & baked potatoes are good, so is the coleslaw. Salads are lackluster, mostly iceberg lettuce, cardboard-like tomatoes, served as a vehicle for the dressing. But you don't go to TexAZ for rabbit food, you go for meat. And Texas beer. \n\nBest steak within 20 miles. \n\nUsed to be the best deal around, too, but as of mid-2008, prices have been raised - plan on $20+ per person if you want a meal and a beer, $14-17 per person if you just drink water.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Ps1Db9zOatoF_76FZNO5CQ", "review_id": "SFJmSCum94ziyPknxTYqow", "text": "This place has been on my bookmark list for a while.  I wanted comfort food last night and Wednesdays the dinner special is liver and onions.  I can make liver and onions just fine at home but then the apartment smells like liver for a week.  Got there about 6:30 and the place was packed.  I had a choice of waiting at the bar or just eating there anyway.  I chose to eat there and I had a good view of the basketball game on the TV so all was good.  For $9.00 I got 3 good sized slices of liver, a bunch of bacon, a mound of onions, mashed potatoes and gravy and a small salad.  For what I paid the food was quite good and plentiful.  The service was excellent.  I still don't care for skins in my potatoes but the option was wedge fries with skins on.  At some point I will come back to try the chicken fried steak.\n\nAfter several decades of street widening on Bethany Home and 16th st the parking lot is not big vehicle friendly.  The bartender said after the bank closes to the North most folks with trucks park there, including her.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xMl2HNZXgvzUFbX3ptonXg", "review_id": "o2VpKhIGrGEYlfB3QkWiOA", "text": "Atmosphere - great. Service - terrific. Food - blah.\n\nI had the chicken fried steak, it was bland as hell and horrifically greasy. My wife had the chicken kebab - it was at once overdone and yet smothered in butter, apparently to moisten it back up.\n\nIf you are at all health-conscious, try another restaurant. If you are from Texas or just like bland, fried food with good beer, this is your place.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WHuUVyxbRAhRS0YbgYKGAw", "review_id": "TpWGs2-Asl6uasXT2T9ZHg", "text": "We  had read some very positive reviews about this place in Yahoo Travel.  What a great place to visit!  The chicken fried steak was huge and delicious! Outrageous portions!  A perfect place to hit after a day of Spring Training baseball.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ofQg505JkGomCSeo1U2Gug", "review_id": "L-OSpXb2zOSVoCmz2LJzDA", "text": "This is the ONLY place to get Chicken Fried Steak! The portions are HUGE so bring your appetite. The pulled pork is good too! Just took some visiting friends this last week and it was delicious as always. They loved it. These guys are very consistent and the service is excellent! The have a cool little bar too. Not really for families... this is for the grown-ups!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "K46kUag6aS0Vd4JjiaqNsQ", "review_id": "RBjKJ-eolQBGyVB3JdZWVg", "text": "We went here for my girlfriends brother in laws birthday (confusing?). We were sat in a large booth, 8 adults, one toddler, and a newborn baby. \n\nEven though we were in a large booth, it was still a tight fit, also, the carrier (with the baby in it) was on the floor most of the time, until they brought us a chair to put the carrier on.\n\nThe atmosphere of this place is LOUD. Not just music, but people talking loudly as well. The walls beyond covered in \"stuff\", things like dollar bills, stuffed dead animals, panties, pictures, license plates, I guess the closest thing you could guess in theme would be \"trailer park\". \n\nThe waitress was not accommodating to the noise, and spoke mostly in a whisper. She spent most of the time looking annoyed, speaking in a low voice that we could barely hear, and acting spastic (not taking our orders in an orderly way, bringing some food but not all that we had ordered, refilling some drinks but not others, etc). \n\nI ordered the Prime Rib, rare, with mashed potatoes. It came with a side salad consisting of iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes, and minced green olives. An odd combination. The prime rib was overly marinated in \"smoke flavor\" and had more flavor reminiscent of ham than of prime rib. It was a good portion. The mashed potatoes were dry and partially cold, not very flavorful. I requested no gravy, yet my mashed potatoes still had that dip in them where you would normally put gravy, meaning I had a very small portion of mashed potatoes (that you probably don't notice when you get gravy). \n\nMy girlfriend had the same thing I did but medium instead of rare like I did, everyone else in the party had the chicken fried steak. My girlfriend was as disappointed in her food as I was. Everyone who ordered chicken fried steak loved it. It really is a giant portion, two, three servings really. Most everyone took some of theirs home. Though the two people from texas said it wasn't the best chicken fried steak they'd ever had, and I'd take that recommendation into consideration. Texas people know their chicken fried steak. \n\nFor dessert my girlfriend and I shared the peach cobbler. This menu description is inaccurate, its more akin to yellow cake with peach filling. Tasty, but not what we expected. They do use blue bunny ice cream though, which is awesome. \n\nAbout an hour after dinner my girlfriend and I both felt a little sick from dinner. We didn't get sick, but definitely needed some pepto.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dXz7Eaw2D-Db1zgH-lXTKA", "review_id": "SlpL7QINJsgZtVu51IdK_g", "text": "I went here tonight after hearing good things about the place. I was very disappointed. The food servings were large but the food itself was not very good. The Chicken Fried Steak had no real taste at all. It was just bland. The pork chops were good but not great. Salad just a salad and the bread was cold. I do not think I will be going back after spending $46 dollars for so-so food. Very disappointing.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "htUqnu_j9CmOqXxilbK4Sg", "review_id": "9CdzrsJHx1Ck1ZjMcy_JOQ", "text": "Okay, how can you not like Texaz Grill? Bad mood? Not hungry? Vegan? Bringing a baby carrier? Then you should probably stay home. Yes, it's a dive in an aging strip mall at 16th and Bethany. Yes, there is lots of junk hanging from the ceiling and walls that a few won't appreciate as low-brow Texas ambiance. And yes, the portions tend to be on the \"enormous\" side so if you're watching your waistline, plan on splitting a meal. \n\nBut rest assured the place is a Phoenix icon and will be 'til way after you're gone. It is texas-style comfort food - nice and simple. The steaks are great - they cut and age their own like a real steakhouse. The prime rib, when you arrive early enough, is superb - and shockingly cheap considering the cut. And I doubt you'd find a better, more authentic texas-style chicken fried steak (and chicken fried chicken) anywhere in town. So big you'll want to share - or take 1/2 home. But is is goooood.\n\nIf you're a newbie to Texas Grill - it's good to know that probably 90% of the clientele are regulars and are likely close personal friends to the staff of many years. This tip is helpful so that you don't get lynched by the surrounding tables for dissing the busy waitress because your water glass gets low. Come to Texaz in a good mood and ready to eat and you'll be fine. In time the staff may take a cotton to you too - but you'll have to earn it.\n\nThere's not a mistake on the menu. One great value is to order the chop steak as a burger (it's not on the menu) and you'll have one of the best burgers in town. If you're a party of one or there's a few open seats - belly up to the bar. Tammy and Cindy are the usual evening bartenders and they serve one of the best margaritas in town - on the rocks (only) and with salt of course. The selection at the bar is simple and basic, but you'll be entertained all night trying to read decades of bumper stickers and fridge magnets. You may even meet a few new friends as the regulars are a friendly bunch (especially after a marg or two).\n\nWhen visitors come to town, you can bet Texaz is always in the mix. Sure we hit Scottsdale for glam, downtown for urban cool, and Barrio or Richardsons for nuevo mexican - but for a fun evening with friends plus good comfort food, you can't beat Texaz.  Watch for us at the bar!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7pkjLqRLn4UInVwG6FMv6w", "review_id": "BoERZSzmdUvi861yk_30aw", "text": "CHICKEN FRIED - CHICKEN FRIED - CHICKEN FRIED - CHICKEN FRIED - STEAK!!!!  WHITE GRAVY!! \n\nI was pleasantly surprised the first time I ordered this dish a few years back - didn't have a lot of hope that the gravy would be \"right\" - boy was I wrong!  I have not stopped going back!! A girlfriend and I go for lunch and we can split the portion - it is huge!  The dinner portion is off the charts!  Everything is right about this dish - the steak is so tender and the crust so crispy - and the gravy - well, Grandma would be envious!!!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "WwbJ9F8CqdzdLwgrllGIeg", "review_id": "gHwy7pHhVzPQ-kjTV0rqzQ", "text": "So, I kinda grew up on chicken fried steak.  Healthy, I know.  Anyway, after moving to AZ I was desperate to find a good chicken fried steak.  I found it here!  I'll be honest.  The 5 stars is really just for the chicken fried steak.  I don't care that much for their other steaks.  The service is prompt so I don't mind too much that they don't smile.  Just bring me my chicken fried steak and mashed potatoes and gravy and leave me alone!  \n\nOh yeah...if you go at lunchtime the chicken fried steak special is only $7.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "2FiNCj5rM3nF0qgaWf86Gg", "review_id": "aCBaLO8_Yi4tfpKNGr1qfg", "text": "Texaz Grill has possibly the best chicken fried steak in the state. Their chop steak burgers and ribs are good too. \n\nI would not recommend getting an actual steak here though. \n\nI have had mixed experiences with the staff. Some have been rude and uninspired, others have been extremely friendly and helpful. \n\nThe bottom line for me is Texaz grill is my destination of choice for chicken fried steak and ribs. If I am in the mood for a New York Strip or something along those lines, I prefer to go to a chain restaurant.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rLtl8ZkDX5vH5nAx9C3q5Q", "review_id": "-0Z8axbnuSc2JJbqc2lLKQ", "text": "I was looking forward to trying this place for a long time.  The reviews on Yelp were good and I was told by a fellow steak lover that if I wanted a great (not the best) cut of steak at a reasonable price, then Texaz is the place to go.  I went on a Thursday evening and the place was pretty busy.  I was seated right away by a very friendly hostess.  You could tell from the looks of the place that it had been around a while.  I could have sworn my booth was going to fall apart, but it was ok.  The d\u00e9cor is a bit eccentric with anything and everything having to do with Texas all over the walls.  All the patrons seemed to be having a good time and enjoying their meals.  There were also plenty of wait staff bustling around.\n\nWhile everything on the menu sounded delicious (but NOT diet friendly), I opted for the filet.  Next time I am going to order the prime rib or the chicken friend steak because I hear those are excellent.  My salad came quickly and was very good.  However, it was a bit odd because it contained diced green olives (which I normally don't like), but I said what the heck and ate it all anyway.  I was pleasantly surprised.  When the steak arrived I was surprised again at the size.  I was expecting it to be much smaller but it was a pretty big cut.  I'm guessing around 8-10oz.  I love it when steaks are cooked in plenty of butter (gross to some people...I know) and I guess this place knew that because there was plenty of the hot, melty goodness all over the steak and plate!  It was soooo good but soooo unhealthy.  It was cooked perfectly and I ate every bite.  The potatoes were just ok but I ate them anyway.  Nothing a bunch of salt and ketchup couldn't fix.  For dessert I ordered the homemade pecan pie and it was probably among the best I have ever had.\n\nIf you are looking for an upscale steak/bbq joint then this is NOT the place for you.  If you are looking for place with some good meat with good prices and excellent service, then this is the place for you.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "rszuPsjf9vOpcqL_t2-L2g", "review_id": "7w4y35ibAcTE9RgU3CGRYA", "text": "My boyfriend is kind of a down home, \"we love Amurrica\" kind of guy, It's part of his charm, it's what I love about him, but the kind of cuisine that accompanies this quality isn't my cup of tea. I rarely eat red meat. I avoid fried foods whenever possible. That being said, I like to see my man happy - a knife in one hand, a fork in the other, and a big plate of Western goodness between the two. \n\nTEXAZ seemed perfect. I read reviews, (not on Yelp, unfortunately), scoped out the location, and surprised him by taking him there a few months ago. \n\nI, for one, loved the atmosphere. It was loud, a little rowdy, and filled to the ceiling with junk! An eclectic assortment of ephemera clung to the walls, accented with knick-knacks and taxidermied animals here and there. Imagine the inside of an Applebee's, except 10 times darker and decorated with items people actually accumulated over time, not stuff that came out of some corporate \"wacky interiors!\" starter kit. \n\nThe waitress was pleasant, but inattentive. The portions were huge, but bland. Even the biscuits were especially boring, and it's hard to make a buttermilk biscuit any more boring than it naturally is, just by existing. I tried to score some honey mustard to liven up my tasteless chicken entree, but no go - no sauces were available! What?! Even my boyfriend seemed less than thrilled by his big ol' meaty hunk of meat, served with a side of some bland starch or another. My boyfriend also found the beer selection to be lacking, but I can't vouch for the accuracy of this observation as I do not care about beer in the slightest. \n\nFor what it was, it was pricey. I felt like we could've gone to almost any other sit-down restaurant in a 2 mile radius and had a better experience for less cash. \n\nWe left full, but with nothing good to say other than \"my, that was a lot of food.\" Hardly ringing praise for a $50+ dinner bill. I don't think we'll be back...the lure of the 1970s concert posters and deer skulls isn't enough to justify a second visit.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "hjPDVLfQsghAHJv6jogDDA", "review_id": "-WkkiAZ19NzV9MrN3IlYMA", "text": "My Wife and I found ourselves in central phx one evening and she suggested this place.\n\nWe stopped in and the entire restaurant was adorned in texas/western themed memorbillia.  It was definitely tacky but not without it's appeal.\n\nPlaces like this tend to tout their \"Chicken Fried Steak\" Uber Alles\n\nAnd If I remember correctly the menu claimed \"world famous, or something of that degree\" chicken fried steak\n\nSo what was I to do?\n\nWell I ordered that there \"Chicken Fried Steak\" that's what.\n\nI made the mistake of Ordering my salad with \"Mustard Vinaiarette\"\nthe choices were that and \"Ranch\" I'm convinced they keep a cup of it around to \"prevent profiling\" I don't have anything against ranch, I don't hate america, I just prefer other dressings.\n\nOur food came promptly, and the CFS was HUGE!!!!! (emphasis on HUGE) with a big mountain of mashed potatoes\n\nThe Meat was nice and tender and the breading was crispy but airy, I might have finished 40% of my meal at best. overall the food was actually quite good.\n\nAt one point the manager came by and checked on us,which is something I always like.\n\nIt's definitely the kind of place you'd expect to hear a record skip if you walk in the door impromperly attired, but it has a certain local flare and appeal that would bring me back in.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "90a6z--_CUrl84aCzZyPsg", "review_id": "HZc7lW6GPzMIhXMa06dOyA", "text": "First time back in a couple years...\n\nThis place serves the best Chicken Fried Steak in Phoenix! The staff are friendly, fast, and knowledgeable. Menu is simple and to the point. The memorabilia from Texas and Arizona should be in a museum. The prices are very reasonable! In fact, next time we are going to split one order. The \"bigger than the plate\" (and the plate was huge) CFS is only $12 and that includes a salad, bread, and fries...\n\nDamn, I need to get here more often!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "b9XdpPlzZCVimhNb0z8CNA", "review_id": "F3i6CWdGMoxDm3Zzx13U7A", "text": "We used to live within walking distance of Texaz Grill back in the late 90's.  We pretty much O.D.'ed on the place.  Yeah, it's that good.  What some might call, \"A heart attack on a plate\", I call \"Redneck Paradise\" (minus the boots, Bermuda shorts, wife beater tee, and cowboy hat, of course).  Texaz grill serves the best Chicken Fried Steak and Chicken Fried Chicken I've ever had.  Be forewarned though.  If you come, bring your appetite.  If you leave Texaz hungry, it's your own fault.  \n\nThe portion sizes are more than generous; I think \"Obscene\" is more accurate.  The mashed potatoes are mashed with the skins on and smothered in thick white gravy, as was my chicken.  The corn niblets are nice and buttery and the chicken was nice and crispy.  My co-workers had the chicken fried steak and the steak was larger than the plate.  You also get a biscuit, although I'd prefer a roll, I just forgot to ask.\n\nThe Chicken Fried Steak and Chicken were both $7.00 and the Iced Tea was $2.00.  I feel it's a pretty fair deal for lunch.  The Texas and Arizona memorabilia that adorn the walls and ceiling are fitting for this place.  I remember when you could smoke in restaurants and it was very smokey too.  I'm so glad the smoking ban passed.  I've heard the place can get busy for lunch, so we went early and didn't have any problems finding parking and we were seated right away and served promptly.  Texaz Grill gets 5 stars in my book and I'm sure they'd appreciate it if you left the Bermuda shorts at home and come fully clothed.  Now for that angioplasty...", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "koCnQtL67F01I-P9DbUemA", "review_id": "B9HRwCdDGr24Ub8-pKKnng", "text": "My old man always said if you wanted to get rich you'd buy a Texan for what he was worth and sell him for what he thought he was worth. That about summarizes my feelings about TexAZ Grill. This is the most overrated place I've been to in a while. \n\nI'd never been to TexAZ before today because I always seem to crave chicken fried steak for breakfast, and the place doesn't open until 11:00 a.m. Well, today I was craving chicken fried steak for lunch, so I thought I'd try out TexAZ out. \n\nThe size of the chicken fried steak is enormous, there's no denying that; but that's where the goodness ends. Sometimes quantity has a quality all its own, but not here. Let's face it: chicken fried steak is a vehicle for gravy. Even though the TexAZ steak was big enough to feed four hungry lumberjacks, they really skimped on the gravy. Even worse, both the gravy and the steak were bland, without a hint of identifiable spice. I kept eying the numerous condiments on the table while wondering if maybe adding them to the meal would make it easier to eat. The sides that accompanied the meal let me down too. The biscuit is more like a roll, and didn't flake as a biscuit should; the corn seemed like it might have come right out of a can; and I don't remember much about my mashed potatoes. \n\nIn summary: \"Meh. I've experienced better.\" In fact, I enjoy the chicken fried steak at the JB's on 19th Ave. and Missouri more than the one here. I won't be returning.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nJ5UZqX_WrP0DAvZ_aE9IA", "review_id": "OLfUq9hdMWEcWxYtSY62tg", "text": "This place is consistently good. I don't think I have ever had a bad meal here. The chicken fried everything is pretty tasty along with the club that has brisket on it. I try to go here at least a few times a month for lunch.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iwv2iafHe23KSlwBEKIwFQ", "review_id": "K1ObTtreKUF8az-1RsyWHg", "text": "Went and checked out the place last Saturday. The ambiance is rustic I think. Parking was tricky and definitely not friendly unless you have a compact. The hostess was very friendly. Since the place supposedly has great chicken fried steak, that's what I ordered. To say the portion is ginormous is an understatement. You get two of them that the size as big as your head. The breading's texture is great with a nice crunch. The steak is very tender and not dry. My only complaint would be that the food is BLAND! The breading definitely could've used some flavor or spice and so did the gravy. Odd that the steak is such huge portion but the gravy is very much skimped on. I liked it, but it definitely could use some major seasoning. Maybe they can steal it from Chili's. Even though Chili's is a chain, they have one of the best chicken fried steak I've had. Texaz grilled would've definitely got 4 stars if they seasoned the CFS.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "p9y5qcFZ6YRRQ9PnFcVn-g", "review_id": "SgLhZ2ncCZ5rS62zNDvzZQ", "text": "Take a little slice of Texas hospitality (and portion size) and drop it onto an unsuspecting corner of Phoenix.  That gives you Texaz.\n\nThis place features some of the finest chicken fried steak I've had the pleasure of eating.  It was accompanied by genuine mashed potatoes, buttery corn, and a hearty biscuit.  The portions are as generous as the brim of a texan's hat.\n\nThis is also one of the few places you'll find Arizona where you can find Shiner Bock, the finest Texas beer.  If you hurry there now, you can probably still get the Shiner Bohemian Black Lager - a fine tasty beverage.\n\n(They serve beers in a bottle accompanied by a curiously small frosted glass.  If you're not from the southwest, don't be alarmed.  I hear it's \"normal\" in the desert lands.)\n\nAll in all, the food was delicious and the owners have instilled a genuine appreciation of the customer that shines through in the service.  This place is about as fine of a casual dining spot as I've found in my travels!\n\nBring your appreciation for Conway Twitty and a hearty appetite.  Yee-haw!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "W_QXYA7A0IhMrvbckz7eVg", "review_id": "CELrdxhmgm1RLXCTqE-ggw", "text": "Eh, this place is alright.  We wanted to try something new this weekend and we happened to drive by so we gave Texaz Grill a shot.  I of course yelped it first to decide what I was going to eat, and the response was overwhelmingly to get the Chicken Fried Steak.  Okay then.  \n\nInside, this place is literally covered in crap.  There are business cards along the door frame and all over the ceiling.  Baseball caps literally line the entire perimeter of the room and then some.  There really isn't an inch of space that hasn't been covered with some form of Texas style memorabilia.  \n\nI got the chicken fried steak, obviously, and it came with mashed potatoes, corn, and a biscuit.  The potatoes were okay, nothin special, the corn was okay but a little peppery, the biscuit was very bland and the bottom was a bit hard, and the chicken fried steak was just ok.  I've had a few chicken fried steaks in my life, and this one did not stand out.  It was really crisp and crunchy on the outside, which I like, but flavor-wise, there was just something missing.  It was just okay.  Service was quick and efficient.  We had our meal in under 30 minutes, so that was nice I guess.  I probably won't be back, but at least I tried.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PEmmEIagYJ5EfA8xfjWbOQ", "review_id": "Cd0SCbEqTjBuQcU2J8jx0Q", "text": "If you read my profile, in the section that states last meal on earth it says - chicken fried steak.   Which just happens to be the specialty of the house here so 1 + 1 = chicken fried steak for dinner at the Texaz Grill.   \n\nLike some of the other reviews say the portions are \"Texas size\"  and they ain't lying.  Over all the meal was good - 2 huge slabs of chicken fried steak, real mashed potatoes, tasty biscuits and a Shiner Bock or two to wash it down.  I rolled out of the place and still am in a food coma.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VO-AemelxZi83yS0FYvKIA", "review_id": "Zmms-jA6dWHFE8F1NSyxUg", "text": "Simply put, if you like chicken fried steak and you haven't been here you don't really like chicken fried steak.  I've eaten chicken fried steak pretty much everywhere in the world that its available and it just doesn't get much better than this.  Go with the fried potatoes instead of the mashed.  Not that the mashed are bad, just that the fried potatoes are so GOOD.  For those that are less enthusiastic about chicken fried steak, the fried chicken breast is also great as are the steaks and burgers.  Love the house salad with light oil dressing and diced olives on top.  Oh, and the biscuits, top notch, TOP NOTCH.  Don't let them get away with bringing you a bread basket that's half filled with biscuits and half filled with some wheat roll disaster, ask for all biscuits.  You're welcome.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 8, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "C6IOtaaYdLIT5fWd7ZYIuA", "review_id": "f248zGaXfao0XvamgZxWaA", "text": "So it has been a little over a year since I was here last. The place still holds a 5 star review from me. \n\nI tried the CFS and it WAS good. I never really cares for CFS but figured if I was going to like it I should get it from the best. \n\nIt is a 7inch plus slab of tender beef, lightly battered in a airy type of batter. Think of soda water infused batter. They then slather the middle with a creamy and yummy white gravy. They serve it with mashed and corn with a biscuit on the side. \n\nThe corn was cold, the mashed were OK and the biscuit was just OK. \n\nThe price for lunch was $7.99 of something really reasonable. \n\nThe Chef salad with chicken looked killer.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "ilB0JZZmqHrUQw38kjM3XA", "text": "Meh. Alright. Nothing to brag about. Ok, Ok they have Titos vodka, big score. The portions are humongous, I ordered the chicken fried steak and it literally could have fed 4 girls. The batter and gravy were both pretty bland, what's all the rave about this place? \n\nMy bf got the Ribs, and they were just ok, very fullof fat pieces, they had a smoky sauce where I normally prefer a sweeter, tangier bbq. It almost seemed like they try to make up for the lack of flavor with huge servings. \n\nThe inside of the place looks like a dumpster monster from Texas puked all over it. Crap everywhere and not very clean. Yea it is cheap, but you get what you pay for.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yxz9Z-Ss4svyk1EEn6BzRg", "review_id": "KuKgf2KOL5pmRNEzzdX_jQ", "text": "The BEST steakhouse in all of Phoenix. Their filet is fantabulous!! Our family's been going here for years. We've never had any regrets or any complaints. Most of us get the filet or the chicken fried steak with extra gravy. mmmmmmm!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1wMGLaMIH7CcmJ2htS1rmw", "review_id": "Bk6Xx7m_4ik0Wk_tEEoquw", "text": "This is one of those places I've had on my list for a long time. Finally, today a co-worker and I headed up there for lunch. \n\nThe parking at lunch is a little nightmarish. I finally squeezed into a space though and we went inside.\n\nThe decor has already been described by other reviewers--it's someone's idea of what a Texas themed restaurant should look like, with all sorts of license plates and other crap hung up on the walls. The inside is much smaller than I imagined it would be, but we were seated quickly by a friendly hostess so I can't complain about that. \n\nWe both had the chicken fried steak, which we had heard so much about. I thought it was okay. Not great, certainly not bad, but not really living up to the hype either. I loved the potatoes and gravy, though I have rarely met a mashed potato I didn't like. The corn was okay, and the biscuit was nothing great. That said, the price was good--$7.00 I think, and the portions were big. The service was friendly and fast. \n\nIf I worked closer to this place I would go for lunch from time to time. As it is now, I'll probably try it again to see how the barbecue rates, but that's about it. I wanted to like it better, and it was okay, but nothing special.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "P8KlUtWEu-b6ZwM7XjuxBg", "review_id": "YiZqmvbB1JvfgtqLlHdfYg", "text": "My boyfriend has the winning review for tonight:\n\n\"I'd slit my wrists, but you'd never get the grease out of the upholstery.\"\n\nTexaz is neither a steakhouse nor a diner. \n\nIt is a little piece of nostalgia for those who miss their mother's (mediocre) dinners. Portions are ridiculously over-sized, the cow is proudly \"unseasoned,\" and grease takes the place of, well... everything. It should all add up to ultimate comfort, but we left feeling full-up on drippings without any flavor to show for it. It's a McDonald's feeling. If that's your guilty pleasure, go for it. But do it on your own hung-over time. I wouldn't bring friends here.\n\nI loved the restaurant itself. Everyone who worked there was beyond amazing. Just really good people who clearly loved the place and who wanted their guests to love it too. The kitsch was fun, the energy was upbeat and comfortable, and I appreciate any place that has such a dedicated following of regulars.\n\nThe flagship chicken fried steak had a lot going for it. It was big enough to feed a family of four, tender enough to be cut with a fork (really!), and it held up its light crispiness under the white gravy. That's a super-human feat, and it amazed me all night. On the down side, the cutlet lacked flavor, which is the whole point of a round steak. Ultimately, it was comforting, but only because it was totally expected and not notably bad.\n\nThe steak list is cut in-house (except the t-bone, I think). The menu boasts that the steaks are free of seasoning and tenderizer, so we expected the rib-eye to be full of flavor and fat. Instead, it was presented swimming in oil (shortening? flavorless drippings?) and wasn't good for anything except as a sponge for Worcestershire sauce. We sent most of it back.\n\nBoth mashed and fried potatoes were good, and the slaw was refreshing. \n\nI know these are minor, but: \n-Why does the bread basket have a single dinner roll and a single biscuit in it?\n-Why don't they have sweet tea?\n-Why is their Shiner Bock served in a 7oz glass?", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "330uVLSamVfBMHDvvhAprw", "review_id": "QSkGsfNzmzfDabITCk6ihA", "text": "I just don't get it.  this place is like a homeless shelter but with even worse food.   I know it's southern style....but EVERYTHING is double fried...and you walk out of their feeling like death.\n\nIt's expensive ($25 pp with soda) and just not quality food.\n\nthis is worth a big SKIP....", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6ts41fCsDKHbFZaKOMNmVQ", "review_id": "APrdTuut5XhupP2BdytiBw", "text": "The Hubs and his mom and dad andI all went here on Saturday night. Its walking distance from their house and we go here a few times a year.\n\nI like going on Fridays much better because they have a great fried fish that is only unfortunatly sold on Fridays :( This time around I ordered the chopped steak, it was pretty decent, its loaded with lots of grilled onions. I love the mashed potatos and the side salads come with tons of chopped up green olives, which anything involving green olives gets a plus in my book! \n\nMy mother in law got the catfish, I snuk a bite and it was pretty good. Not fisy at all. The hubs got the tbone. He asked for it medium, but it came out on the very rare side. He ate it anyway and said it was good. \n\nI love that they have Shiner Bock here. That is up on my list of favorite beers!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k3yuawPEvzlAJPj_RMO0MQ", "review_id": "KFTEa72yOgFk32Xt99sndg", "text": "I think A lot of people get the wrong impression of this place before they even come in, like it's supposed to be some elegant steakhouse or perfect dinner spot. The service was fantastic, We had a party of seven and the wait was not bad. We had plenty of food / bread / salad before our meal. The chicken friend steak was some of the best I've ever had, and the mashed potatoes and gravy all over was excellent. This is not a hit or miss place, the steak was tasty and large. Yes it did need some steak sauce but nothing was incredibly overpriced. I don't see how people payed 25 a person ordering soda, when th fried steak was maybe 13? and the ribeye was maybe 16? Thats a expensive soda for those peeps. I would say it was worth every penny, and also it made great leftovers the next day. This place is genuine, and a good spot to hit up every other month or so. This place (contrary to others beliefs) Is a Diner, and you will notice this on the way in. I suggest you try it yourself, if your not a high roller with perfect expectations on everything, I think you will like this place.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "qaxSFbY4CJ0nmDVjOqsFrA", "review_id": "daTfDPML9zO04K3TIjSXhw", "text": "When it comes to great food the Texaz Grill is not bested by any place I've ever visited. I'm not sure if you're like me but I have certain dishes at different restaurants and that's what I get every time I go there. But for some reason I've had at least a dozen different meals at the Texaz Grill and each and everyone was great tasting.\n\nDon't expect some stuffy, twitchy server at your table side but you will have what seems like a lifelong friend being attentive. Come casual, loosen your belt (did I mention that most meals portions are quite large) and enjoy your visit to your friend's because that's what it will feel like.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-9mljS0O9mwdOnGv-Oea3Q", "review_id": "bZthMGLlnnPL66-Pu0U4BQ", "text": "I have passed it 50 times or so and finally I stopped in to check it out. Well it was nothing like I expected once I opened the door. The place is crammed with dusty Texas stuff from the ceiling down the walls and on the counters. It's a bit over done for my taste. \nThe bar sits back from the door along one wall and is small and cramped all other seating appeared to be cramped booths. They offer daily supper specials, but on this evening it was the least appealing of them all. Wednesday Supper Special is Liver & Onions, I don't do Liver & Onions. Instead I had dessert! All desserts are $3.50 unheard of in restaurants anymore! I had the Homemade Hill Country Peach Cobbler, it comes warm so for an extra buck I went A La Mode and had a hefty scoop of Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream. It's a real tasty cobbler and a good size one as well. Tammy the bartender was friendly and quick to serve as well as chat with ya. All the staff seemed pretty easy going and TEXAZ friendly. The menu has a tasty looking line up for both lunch and dinner. Lunch (mostly $7) is substantially less than dinner ($12 - $20) in prices. But one time or another I'll be back to try that awesome looking chicken fried steak or some fried fish or some BBQ spareribs. The place seems mighty fine for down home Texan cookin and it hasn't got a Good Ole Boys feel to it at all, as one person had told me it would.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2XSzQBo1Ied9vDoV8asgjw", "review_id": "6mwiqf1Ri2wHCPfPF7XjAw", "text": "I like this place.  The prime rib is really good.  I do wish they had more side options to choose from.  The only salad dressing they have is their house or ranch....neither of which I care for.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "COb5dq83Y59W7ySBCm4AZg", "review_id": "LSY7ifzWXi4quqCTn-9eGw", "text": "Been dining here for 10 years, and never been disappointed.  Service is always good and freindly.  Best Chicken Fried Steak in the state.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "SHTJPF9xvkB912zkmvUw9A", "review_id": "Ce0flqd2VghQ-c4gs0vW-w", "text": "Thank you TexAZ for introducing me to the Steak Lin Su Saturday special!  It's a fantastic steak topped with bernaise sauce, artichokes, and mmmmm shrimp.  YUM!  \n\nAlso, thanks for suggesting Tito's Vodka.  Surprisingly smooth and tasty.  I liked it so much, I went & found it at Total Wine & More.  \n\nFast, friendly service with good food.  Always busy, but you never feel like you wait for too long.  I'll return regularly.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ef7eJrSr7chDjDth0-k2HQ", "review_id": "SOsIHSpNWfSExB7HxAv-Cg", "text": "I'll be short, and just get to the point on this one:\n\nThe only reason I managed to give this place 2 stars was because they definitely gave you good sized portions for the price.  However, a large portion of nasty, is still just nasty, regardless of how much they give you.  The Chicken Fried Steak (their pride and joy) was bland and the only flavor was grease.  I don't mean the typical \"its a fried dish\" grease flavor, no i mean it tasted like after they pulled it out of the fryer they dipped it in the oil vat.  The gravy was nondescript and flavorless.    Side options were nothing special, they seem to rave about the cole slaw, but it is not my cup of tea, so I passed.  This place seems like the type of establishment that if you are a regular then you get stellar service, if you are not, then oh well to you.  Funny, because how do people get to be a new regular if you aren't giving decent service to the new guest.\n\nTo sum it up, people swear by this place. I however, have sworn off this place.  I don't get it, I left feeling ripped off and revolted that I even ate that junk (now don't get me wrong, I enjoy a good chicken fried steak, this just was not it for sure!)", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XrD_RUiFeKsQ63WL3l_crQ", "review_id": "sryqFwphYicax0OLgzmeLQ", "text": "THey have the best chicken fried steak that I have ever had!!! There daily specials are amazing as well!!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hRy9-3-MT2_g9EBUU_Is_A", "review_id": "bxmyWgQsfDKTMmlHjv6KPg", "text": "You can't beat the price for the quality. If you're looking for upscale and expensive, go to Scottsdale. Otherwise if you want downhome and good swing by Texaz. The Freidy's Filet is awesome!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GJl1qIvyQEs501rfw0hDBg", "review_id": "kGOr2eANPM1bfsmNwowudw", "text": "Love love love this place. We have been frequenting this place for about 10 years. It is a neighborhood staple. The food is always consistent, as is the service. The menu is small: steaks, chicken, shrimp, etc. They are famous for their chicken fried steak. I'm not a fan personally but that's just due to my taste buds. I've recommended the dish to many people who loved it. \n\nRecommendation when ordering the chicken fried steak at dinner, ask for the lunch portion. It's a little smaller and you are more likely to be able to finish it. The dinner portion could feed a family of 4! \n\nThe filet is my fav but the strip is just as fab. If you make it to dessert the bread pudding is phenomenal. Ask for it a-la-mode. It has a whiskey sauce drizzled over it and it comes out very hot so the ice cream evens the temp out a bit. \n\nIf you haven't been here yet, you need to check it out. There is so much stuff on the walls that you always have something to look at. Great place for families and they can accommodate large parties (maybe not 25, but 8-15 definitely!)", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8Uurh0nOJnDCyTiUi-WIBA", "review_id": "oITG6zr1CFnUuT7TrReD_g", "text": "am a retired chef the stuff i used to trim or throw away is what they served!\nwe are a group of  men on way to airport\ni think maybe they served us crappy food because we looked like tourists", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IhcTLLWKS6ZiNyIX9oQQPQ", "review_id": "KR3a2405730YYBiVLGfmqA", "text": "Holy smokes!  I ate here tonight and wow.  It has been several years since I have been to TEXAZ and now I wonder why I don't go at least once a year.  My poor heart is working hard tonight.  I had the chicken fried steak and split a shrimp cocktail.  \n\nThe shrimp was fresh and huge.  The steak was delicious and I love their mashed potatoes and country gravy.  The portions are gigantic and very affordable.  I will have to visit at least once a year. I think that is all my poor heart and arteries can handle.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vtESplowvwkxPa56wsxo4Q", "review_id": "4x8J_YyMjKJ6Tr0a3YHzMQ", "text": "I'll be honest...I'm not a food connoisseur, but I know a good Chicken Fried Steak. Theirs is similar to how my mom makes it, and wow the portions are huge. And for the price? You just can't beat it. No wonder they are so popular and have been around forever. Love me some TexAZ, but be prepared: you get what you pay for, and for under $13 for a dinner don't expect some 5 star meal. Be realistic folks!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Zfdj1VTM8cBRqj01i7GSww", "review_id": "aRr9femUV1smk64SUL5t4A", "text": "My husband and I came to Texaz for our one year anniversary.  I was craving ribs and he's heard such great things about the CFS.  We didn't eat ALL day because we knew we were going to have a large dinner.\n\nWe entered Texaz and (we're not prissy by any means) just looked at each other.  There was a dead bird near the restrooms - my husband has a fear of birds.\n\nI opened the menu and we literally had an option of three different choices of meats and CFS.\n\nSince they didn't have ribs, I ordered the rib eye and my husband ordered the CFS.  I noticed right away that \"they don't season their meats.\"  WTH?  Whatev - there was salt and pepper on the table...and A-1.  Our food came with a salad (iceburg sopping with water) and you had a choice of ranch or some other vinegarette.  We both got ranch and it tasted like mayo with water.  The bread was one of those rolls that you get for Thanksgiving and a piece of French bread.  Nothing impressive that makes you want to binge.\n\nOur food came really fast.  My steak was huge for $16 and so was his CFS.  I think there were two of them.  My steak was alright - even though I had to season it myself and dunk each piece in A-1 sauce.  I tried a bite of the CFS and wasn't impressed.  Mine is a lot better.\n\nLet me mention that their margaritas are really good.  Not too strong but not too sweet.  The waitress was excellent.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "--65q1FpAL_UQtVZ2PTGew", "review_id": "jcyyyro5x8eQZ8tMEw6NNQ", "text": "I gotta give it to TEXAZ for the huge portions that come out of that kitchen, very Texan indeed. I could seriously split an entr\u00e9e if I was pretty hungry, and I don't say that much. So, do yourself a favor and don't be worried about how many calories you're about to intake when you visit this establishment.\n\nNow, the food itself was okay. I was seriously expecting an explosion of chicken fried steak in my face! I was ready for pure sodium sin that would allow my taste buds to dance in circles around every morsel with pitch forks raised in true devil worshiping style. This was probably why I wasn't insanely impressed. The steak itself was pretty good, but the gravy wasn't what I expected at all. I've been spoiled in the past with overwhelmingly flavorful sausage gravy with biscuits, and that's what I was expecting. So be warned if you're expecting something similar to that. But, again mentioning portions, that was the biggest chicken fried steak that I've ever had.\n\nFried okra, a dinner salad and their red chili were also chosen off the menu that night. The okra was pretty good, just battered and deep fried, and served with some sort of sauce (I didn't examine it well enough to say what it was). The salads were pretty good, but go for the vinaigrette because the ranch was sort of bland. Oh, and be prepared for a lot of dressing. Lastly, the chili...it was served the proper way with cheese and onions, which was nice, but I wasn't blown away with the flavor of this either. In all honesty, it seemed like they meant to cook it with MGD, but didn't cook all of the alcohol out...it was essentially beer flavored chili.\n\nI'm going to go back to TEXAZ for sure (waitress was pretty sweet by the way), but I think my next visit will be for lunch. Some of their sandwiches look fantastic, and I'm really hoping to become a big fan of TEXAZ after trying some of them.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_4lqpCYCqOQzbB6xQGGhrQ", "review_id": "alPV9iz2wra7VZNpnxo8Uw", "text": "There's a reason this place has sold over 700,000 chicken fried steaks!  We went here last night and that's exactly what I ordered.  I couldn't believe the amount of food I got once it was there.  The hot gravy on top of it, along with a side of mashed potatoes.  Amazing.  \n\nBefore dinner though, they bring out fresh biscuits, which I quickly buttered up and coated with honey.  \n\nThis review was based on my own dinner.  The four stars was for the chicken friend steak.  Im being generous because on the downside, the salads we got seem wilted and old.  Our waitress at times was too busy talking to people than checking to see if we were ready to order or go.\nMy girlfriend got shish kabobs and wasn't too much of a fan.. especially after she tried my CFS.  haha.. My friend got the pork chops and it seemed too much fried food. Weird? \n\nOverall it was good, but there was room for improvement.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "jccGOMPTOGS22Tp2m9PAog", "review_id": "R0WtIwWC2r6fvlPSNHASvA", "text": "Maybe I should have got the chicken fried steak.  Because that steak I had was something else.  There was so much grease piled on top of my t-bone that I'm pretty sure I'm a likely candidate for the world's youngest triple bypass patient.  I'll admit, sometimes grease makes for good grubbin'.  But not this time.\n\nI went on a Saturday night and there was a little bit of a wait. But our server was plenty kind.  She completely forgot our order of fried okra, but I wasn't feeling too upset about it.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "diFn6JAL0pNS5SoMbQHJiw", "review_id": "B59xqW_1aLSjJoUBIjM1kw", "text": "Hmmmm.... Think I Would Rather Suck Down Your Colonoscopy Bag?\n\nIf you are truly looking for a unique dining experience accompanied with old world business cards and lifeless animals, then you will need to try out Texaz Grill all for yourself. If you are looking for good food, solid service, and a nice atmosphere, then you probably want to avoid this strip mall hangout at all costs. If you love low-quality food, poor service, and a revolting atmosphere, then you need to steer your lifted F350 right on over to Texaz Grill.\n\nWow, from the moment we walked in I knew we were in for trouble ... I just didn't think it could be as bad as it actually was. This is one establishment that will leave you wondering whether the city of Phoenix mandates any sort of cleanliness or health standards. This place is dirty, vile, unkempt, and this is way before we even met our server or received our food.\n\nJust 7:30 PM on a Thursday night, but you would have thought this place was closing up shop for the night or permanently (which wouldn't be a bad thing). Guests are sparse and the few who do remain look like they have chain smoked all of taste buds right out of their mouths. The servers give you the impression they are NOT working for tips and really make no attempt at ensuring a pleasant guest experience. The inside will remind you of a cross between a real, small town BBQ joint and a TGIFridays minus the corporate cleanliness standards. The booths are ancient, uncomfortable, and anything but clean. The walls are littered with business cards, dead animals, used hats, and license plate frames. You will want to write off all the dirt and disaster on the wall as good old Texas charm, but you will quickly realize your appetite fades as each minute passes you by.\n\nSo we arrive at our booth and are quickly greeted by our degenerate server who you would have thought was being paid by number of tables she turned over per night. She doesn't look like she wants to be there, and, frankly, neither do we. Our drinks are brought out in a timely fashion, and then she did the best she could to get us to order a quickly as possible. And, we're off....\n\nOrders are put in for a Chicken Fried Steak and the Thursday night BBQ sampler. Our server had to check that there were any of the BBQ samplers left which should tell you that this combination was probably made yesterday and has been hanging around all day. The salad came quick - too quick. Within two minutes of ordering, I had the misfortune of choking down a brown, bland, and boring salad. Of course, nobody goes to a BBQ joint for a salad, but I think most prefer green lettuce and more than two dressing choices.  Not even ten minutes later and our entrees had arrived, and we suddenly had enough food to feed an entire homeless shelter but I have my doubts of them even touching this piss poor attempt at Texas BBQ.\n\nChicken Fried Steak - imagine about 1oz of beef shankle meat breaded in a pound of breading and smothered in some alien gravy. The meat was bland, veiny, chewy, and not even good enough for my neighbor's dog. You get two of them and each one will be bigger than your head, but I'm not really sure what you are supposed to do with them because they are anything but edible.\n\nBBQ Sampler - I would have rather have sampled what was soaked up in the dirty bar rag or growing out of the rug. The ribs were too fatty and smothered in the generic BBQ sauce that made this place famous. The brisket was boring and overcooked. The Texas fries were not fries, nor were they good. The sausage was edible, but more so in a comparative way. Even the bread was terrible.\n \nThe food can be summed up as atrocious, inedible, poor quality, and even hard to look at. Truly some of the worst food I have ever eaten or looked at in my entire life. The highlight of the night was easily when our server seemed astonished we refused the to-go box. Sorry, but you should have been shaking our hands for even trying to make a meal out of those make-me-want-to-go-vegetarian plates of meat. \n\nIt is worth mentioning that Texas Grill does two things and two things only correctly. You will be seated quickly to ensure that the dead animals or the plethora of 1970s business cards stapled to the walls don't scare you away and the plastic soft drink mugs are gigantic, but I'm sure this was implemented to minimize server interaction with the tables.\n\nGo grab a McRib or two before you throw away any money at this place...or be ready to pop some serious laxatives. Outside of some rough drinking nights, I have never felt the urge to vomit all over the place 15 hours after a meal. Good luck to you if you choose this place. If you do decide to go, don't forget to bring your business card - it might be old enough to go up on the wall in 2032 - that is, assuming this place is around much longer.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xPyOv6xUcywHaLEPJ4HWQA", "review_id": "C1rncpEKNUF9nA7WcdXJbQ", "text": "I agree with Pauly C. I disagree with his review being GTL. I am also from Texas, the meat beneath the breading in the chicken fried steak was absolutely atrocious, the gravy was decent but not the best I have had. The bread was deplorable, I've had better day old bread from fry's. The bbq sauce tasted worse than krafts original, and this is supposed to be a homeage to Texas BBQ and food. I would never go there again even if I was starving and paid to eat there. For real bbq visit Bobby Qs on 27th ave and northern, I have yet to find a decent chicken fried steak in Phoenix.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TCnWZgGuV3oRsXb_fJmoZg", "review_id": "m8ItOUBUmKojTHDpgSfZKQ", "text": "Texaz Grill is where I go when I want an authentic Texas experience.   It is not fine dining, but it is straight out of a small town Texas Cafe complete with Shiner Bock and Blue Bell Ice cream.  The first time I walked in the door, I knew I was in an authentic Texas restaurant because they had a picture of Hondo Crouch on the wall.   Definitely a spot for Carnivores, any vegetarian will be very underfed (and perhaps alarmed at the conspicuous consumption of meat) It is Chicken Fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy heaven.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "63UaVdLeICrUy-mI97LpUA", "review_id": "IJQj0TgidKgyi6gOgLfZug", "text": "I went with a party of four, and was the only one not to order the chicken fried steak - - rather, my heart was set on chicken fried chicken.  Now, I'm not a gravy person, so I ordered my chicken w/o gravy.  This was the most flavorless piece of fried chicken I've ever eaten.  The breading had ZERO seasoning in it, and the chicken was not seasoned.  While it was moist, it required generous amounts of tabasco to make it edible.  What a let down.  The buttermilk biscuit was good...and that was all I'd describe as above average.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IZ0QPjvhqbZg7pgONwYoXg", "review_id": "NV1GpbDDWjT5wK174FzmPQ", "text": "The Chicken Fried Steak is to die for - best ever.  And, chopped green olives in the house salad - so simple, so good.  Come back for the smoked prime rib.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "L2Q3PGeJ1UgTHDzJb5ASQg", "text": "This place at one time seemed too \"high concept\", but multiple visits have convinced me that it is rather genuine: A plain-old Texas cultural embassy.\n\nI think I've never had a bad meal there. The steaks could be thicker, I suppose. And they do grease 'em up before they grill 'em, but the over all effect with the mashed potatoes is pretty satisfying.\n\nI always get a Shiner Bock when I'm there. At one time it was one of the few restaurants in the valley that had them available.\n\nParking is pretty bad, and the seats could be more comfortable. But basically, come hungry and leave happy.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZzxZZksMVxeOGcGfEFbfUw", "review_id": "CT7j5_WvUtIlMX7PfxJTdQ", "text": "This is by far the best Chicken Fried Steak around!  Not to mention their mashed potatoe's, salad and biscuit!  I've never been able to clean my plate here, which is great since I always have an extra meal!   Of course you can always get the lunch portion which is smaller, but then you don't have the extra goodies for later!  \n\nIt's a small down home place, dress comfy and go there to eat up!  The wait staff is always the best and they know their stuff!  \n\nI've had their T-Bone here, and it's good, but really hard to go there and not get what made them famous!  Wonderful food!\n\nPrices for lunch are around $7.00 and dinner around $12.00 - really hard to beat for real down home cooking!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Z1lPtIHU7bRoIvuVa01H5w", "review_id": "1JyURmBo8PntfG7B9vU5Gw", "text": "Five stars?  Eek.  \n\nI dont wanna get all highbrow here, but prospective diners probably shouldnt harbor illusions about a place charging $7 for a couple of chicken fried \"steaks\" big enough to flop over the edge of the plate.  \n\nNeither of us finished our cow patties and we both felt a little sick afterwards. Not violently ill or anything, just that bloated, greasy feeling culminating in a concise bout of diarrhea.  \n\nThe service is ok and it's cheap, but in terms of food quality, there are half a dozen better restaurants within a hundred yards of this place - seven if you count Taco Bell.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "twZoTvWG92ntMVfEvbCnIg", "review_id": "7MXB2UgLGiAHnrQjZD-A-A", "text": "I have been going to this restaurant for years, even before it was Texaz when it used to be known as Lonestar.  They have been in the valley for YEARS and I can understand why.  Their food is simple and DELICIOUS.  Their chicken fried steak is huge and I cannot even begin to describe the flavor.  Their steaks are always perfectly cooked perfection and I always leave feeling full and satisfied.  If you're looking for a casual night out with delicious steak and potatoes I would recommend this place.  It's also fun to see what they've got on their walls as the place is packed with fun trinkets.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gcyEUr4DXcbjnGRAWFtfAQ", "review_id": "xO7l7ix0SLP5O1oj9r2npA", "text": "Got a chance to check out Texaz grill finally. Wifey has been beggin me to go here forever and I finally caved. Not sure why, I friggin love chicken fried steak. I perused the menu, but already knew I was going for the go-to dish. we also started with an order of the fried okra. Wifey got the special, which was chicken and dumplings. Little man ordered a cheeseburger. The okra was awesome! tender, perfectly seasoned and just the way fried okra should be. My chicken fried steak was HUGE, like the size of my face. Now bigger isn't always better. The steak was just okay. Somehow with all the gravy, it ws pretty bland. The steak part tasted more like liver and the breading was a bit doughy. I wasn't blown away by my meal but it doesn't matter, it was still a good experience. the service was great, prices cheap and we didn't have to drive very far. Will I go back? probably not, but definitely glad we finally checked it out.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "RxfFQxUtSIGYwTKU_rvAeg", "review_id": "_aSGEn7AF-V8eQhWW9_KdA", "text": "I don't why I wanted to come so bad, because I'm not generally into chicken fried steak, but sometimes you get a craving, ya know? Finally, we had a chance and took the family. This place is at the corner of 16th St and Bethany Home and the parking lot can be slightly awkward. I think we went on a Thurs night and they had dinner chicken and dumplings ($10) for one of the daily specials. I REALLY wanted chicken fried steak ($12.50) but what in the hell was I going to do with all the steak I heard they give you? Um, no. I did manage to convince my husband to share some of his even though he insisted he was going to eat the entire thing. Mind you, this was before we saw the portions! So, the hubby ordered the chick fried steak, me the chick-n-dumplings, son ordered tke kids cheeseburger ($6.50) and 3 year old shared our food. We also had the fried okra app that was so good. Breaded just right, tender and with a horseradish-type sauce. YUM. When the food came out, I was laughing so hard at how large the chicken fried steak was. Needless to say, my husband was NOT eating that whole thing. He wasn't a huge fan of it, but I was. I thought it was flavored well and I really liked the batter (think a light beer batter). My chicken and dumplings were awesome. The chicken was plentiful and tender, within the white gravy, and biscuits soft. It came with a side of buttered corn, too, which were good. Oh yeah, my meal came with a choice of salad or slaw. I chose the slaw which was creamy, just the way I like it. The kids burger was good, and it was neat because it also comes with an individually packaged, small Blue Bell ice cream scoop. Th kids loved that. The service was great, too. The server was friendly in addition to the other staff. Would I come back for the chicken fried steak? Maybe not, but I definitely would for the chicken and dumplings. Maybe after I sweat enough calories at Bikram yoga!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8QQ4UV3h7QMLvwkZ-7rHCw", "review_id": "LMUXmLO8bOjqvOGsNf_XHg", "text": "We came out to Phoenix for a little spring training action and a good friend of mine was twisting my arm to give this place a shot.  We finally made it on our way to the airport on our last day and I'm pumped we did.\n\nWe started with margaritas, which are out of control.  They are the perfect combination of sweet and citrus.  Truly some of the best margaritas I've had at any restaurant or bar.\n\nFor dinner we got the Chicken Fried Steak with fries and the Prime Rib with mashed potatoes.  The steak was good, it didn't have a ton of flavor but the gravy that I slathered on top did.  The Prime Rib was awesome, thick, red, and juicy.  They even brought us out some sour cream because they didn't have horseradish sauce.\n\nGood stuff, I really liked their gravy.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "BDr8TUhhQgiTXvv1499oEg", "review_id": "gFH6z48vitkyVukP4KuF0Q", "text": "Oh how I love this place. The food is fantastic and you diffently get plenty of it! This is the only place to go in Arizona for chicken fried steak. My girlfriend had the rib-eye lastnight and it was pretty good, but like I said this place is best known for the chicken fried steak and mashed potatos.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X_m9AySkNyZCsnxCuYZ2qg", "review_id": "X_1GkY5OUFsKJfoqyz5vDQ", "text": "Total dive ..... which is AWESOME!  The chicken fried steak is HUGE, there is no way I could finish it myself.  This place is great in the summer because it's completely blacked out, there are no windows at all.  The walls are plastered with Texas memorabilia from license plates, to shirts, hats, signs, you name it.  The service is quick and friendly.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EBSN_dAp6dIPsLZCM_3yvA", "review_id": "mZ-rB1nQZEWeb-bfe0Cwcg", "text": "This is good-ole, down home cookin'. And yes, the chicken-fried steak is quite possibly the best around.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QBQlErZajdIyXX84dvFUnQ", "review_id": "rlcMWsTzQy8Hyx4HLM2jug", "text": "Parking here can be a pain but once you get inside you can have the best Chicken Fried Steak you will ever have. I have driven by this place for years and everyone I have talk to said its great. Not sure why it took me so long to eat here but I will go here every time I'm in the mood for chicken fried steak. The place has a small menu other then that its your average bar. Dart boards, bar, tables, restrooms, but they have freakin UNREAL CHICKEN FRIED STEAK. My girlfriend got the chicken friend chicken and it was good, and it was a huge portion as well but its not as good as the steak. Either one of these dishes can feed two people easily. There was nothing else on the menu I would go back for which is kind of good cause when I go here I already know what I'm getting. They have thousand of business cards that customers have placed all over the walls and celling. Looks cool, but this place could use a dusting! 3 stars but they get a 4th for that Chicken Fried Steak!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wttePGxhTumTTUinL5tlTg", "review_id": "yPNUHqXBdmcwSecaa4PsuA", "text": "Sign says something like 80,000 chicken fried steaks served here, and that's what you need to order. It's that good and it's only $7.50 at lunch.\n\nGet an ice cold Shiner or Lone Star to go with it and sit at the bar if you can, for the view of the kitsch all over the walls, ceiling, and behind the counter.\n\nService with a smile and you'll be full when you leave.\n\nParking is kind of a bitch though.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LXWAXIeYFIdgd2JVPF-9qA", "review_id": "mJBBZo7jtyUbqslUOBBO_Q", "text": "Ladies and gentlemen let's get our feed bags on the portions are huge here. When you enter the restaurant there is a lot to take in lots of things all over to look at but pretty cool. I ordered the Chicken Fried Steak two fork tender pieces of beef lightly battered fried and topped with  homemade gravy. All entrees served with salad or Cole Slaw homemade mashed potatoes and gravy or texaz fries bread and butter. I would say this meal could feed someone for a week it's a lot of food but really good so if you want a great Chicken Fried Steak it's a must try.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U3Ur2zPkMuP_v3tmVWG3OA", "review_id": "1M3rIVml4U6rQ4Cw0eRDmw", "text": "This is one of my favorite lunch spots in Phoenix. It's a locals only kind of joint, where the walls are covered with Texas signs, license plates, etc and the ceiling is covered with business cards and baseball hats. The booths are deep and cushy, and let you settle in and get comfortable. Or, if you are dining alone, you might choose to sit at the bar, especially when they are crowded at lunch.\n\nMy favorite lunch is the grilled chicken sandwich, only available at lunch, which comes with onion, lettuce, tomato, and pickle on the side. Try the dirty mashed potatoes with gravy for a real home cooked meal feeling. If you order a side salad, they come with sliced olives!\n\nFor dessert, I recommend the home made pecan pie with a scoop of Blue Bird vanilla ice cream on the top.\n\nThe price is good, the food is good, and the service is always great and with a smile.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z2syOs-sM7IgKtds57FkQg", "review_id": "qOMX4Q2bZnWIAnlGGDJB9g", "text": "I love this place.  My husband, daughter and I can all share one order of the chicken fried steak and still have leftovers.  Makes for a cheap dinner out.  The staff is wonderful and very good to our 3 year old.  They also have Shiner Bock Amber.  It doesn't get better than that.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xB9Yze6uC1mJXEzA8wpWSw", "review_id": "paNAto2sBNc_3rmCGSsomw", "text": "I love the chicken fried steak! Me and the wife could have definitely split it. It would have been plenty for 2 people. The ambience is ok but the food makes up for it. \n\nAs all the other reviews say \"get the chicken fried steak!\"", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "yoXjXUKF0jUBu3PLkrb3yg", "review_id": "kDjPfRXbhLJk9w14wPwYiQ", "text": "I'm a transplanted Texas girl from Austin. I was craving a taste of home and saw reviews for this place. The atmosphere is great, the waitress was amusingly surly. Sadly the food was terrible. I don't understand actually having a disclaimer on your menu that you don't season your meat?! However that would explain the ridiculous amount of condiments at the table. I ordered the chicken fried steak and was saaaaaadddly disappointed. It is NOT authentic to not season this dish. It literally tasted like a cube steak dipped in a flour/water paste then deep fried. No self-respecting Texan would do this, and you certainly wouldn't add pepporcini pepper sauce or Cholula sauce to a real CFS!  The meat was not the only thing unseasoned, the chicken tenders, potatoes, biscuits and pretty much everything else was tasteless and so bad I couldn't eat it and I LOOOOVE anything fried, so this is pretty bad. We actually felt kind of bad for them when they saw how much food was on the table and we didn't want a take home box.   \n\nI advise they add salt & pepper at the least.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hu0jW75RBiyNmyGxXKCX3Q", "review_id": "4sMJDD8dCW3X7M9u8KnTKQ", "text": "A local friend brought me here from out of town. Glad he did. Food was fantastic.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eOVVMnFC5jeAInwiG3uNEw", "review_id": "5-ybbT76u-NqeC0wONWfYA", "text": "My first time here. We went for Father's Day. The food was good and plentiful, none of us could  finish our meal! But this place gets 2 stars for the service and experience. I was there for 5 minutes and our server spilled a huge cup of water all over my dress. I was soaked, embarrassed, and cold. An accident, yes, but she's (and I) lucky it was just water. Even more so, lucky I had just put my phone and away and moved my dad's present. My dress would've been ruined. When we told the manager at the end of our meal, she just said \"oh, I'm sorry.\" Really? Just sorry? No compensation? I sat here soaking with wet underwear until I dried and you're sorry? LOL. A GOOD manager would've immediately offered something - anything! On top of that, I think our server was deaf. Seemed to ignore us half the time. Again, food was decent but the manager's reaction sealed the deal on my choice to return. You suck, lady.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "K46kUag6aS0Vd4JjiaqNsQ", "review_id": "2FYtHf8jcfNhY3rEMv7N-w", "text": "So you're with a bunch of people who like chicken fried steak, and they say, hey theres this steak house you should try with us. This should be your first warning. If a steak house is known for its chicken fried steak, something is not right.\n\nMaybe you're different, maybe you think, sure, they like chicken fried steak, and I like fried asshole. Then this is your place!\n\nNow, you go in, and ahh the ambiance, shit on the walls as far as the eye can see, oh and not just the walls, the ceiling as well! Its jam packed, you can't hear the person in front of you, you're thinking, when's the last time they dusted all this crap? How much falls in my food from the lazy ceiling fans. \n\nIts hot and a bit humid to, maybe to recreate that true texas experience?\n\nSo you order your tbone, medium rare, side of mashed potatoes and hell, some okra while you're at it. Good okra is hard to find in these parts.\n\nThe okra, crispy, soft inside (once its done being molten lava), perfect. Don't bother with the sauce unless your garnish for okra is tartar sauce.\n\nHey, a side salad come with it! Oh, the tiny diced tomatoes, ice burg lettuce, and what an interesting mix, diced green olives all over the top, in giant piles.\n\nNow your entree comes, but the waitress, if you're lucky, has worked there 4 years! Shes got a blond dye job, too much eye makeup, and a perm. She makes sure to leave every single dish on the table, just in case you missed one delicious crumb. At some point she might drop by one basket of rolls, for a table of 8. The buttermilk ones taste homemade, not bad!\n\nOh yes, the entree, a tbone, super thin, in what is that? Its pooling everywhere, oh god the grease. You did order your steak with a large slathering of grease right? Well those mashed potatoes, which are thick and standard, are drenched in heavy white gravy, and all the blandness of the gravy helps soak up all that grease!\n\nSo you're almost done with your food, omg, your giant glass is empty? Where was that waitress? Oh don't worry, just grab her by the arm and she'll try to remember to refill your drink. And those extra plates, well if they're really bothering you you can ask a bus person to take them, though you might as well be asking them to lick your shoe (or eat what you just did). \n\nNow you're full, you've paid, and because of its \"prime\" location, you get to cross a busy intersection to get to the car you had to park across the street. \n\nMight as well just wait to get home to pee too, its sweltering in there, more crap on the walls and ceiling, and you pretty much have to stand on the toilet to get the stall door closed.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7o7MF9B9lxcWupE8jiLOaQ", "review_id": "ua7es-g0IiOyM8t_s5XZJg", "text": "Wow. One of the worst meals I've had in awhile.\n\nMy husband and I came here for some Chicken Fried Steak because he went about 3 years ago and said it was awesome. We showed up and knew that we wanted to order the Chicken Fried Steak right away. They took our order, we waited shortly and our salad came out. Wasn't the best salad. Wasn't really fresh..had a lot of ranch on it, but I can see how somebody might like it. Ate some of it and pushed it to the side.\n\nSoon our steak arrived. I was so excited to try it! I took my first bite and was shocked to find that it was completely bland. I added some salt and ate some more. The meat wasn't the best, which I understand because it's chicken fried steak, however it tasted frozen to me. After the 4th bite, I had to ask my husband if it tasted the same as before. He shook his head no and commented on how disguising it was. Even the mashed potatoes were bland. I agreed and started to feel gross thinking about eating any more of it.  \n\nWe both pushed out dishes to the side, with lots of food still left on our plate. When our waitress came by about 10 minutes after she dropped the food off, we told her we were done. She asked if we wanted a box, which we declined, but otherwise no questions or concerns - she didn't even seem to notice that we ate almost nothing off of our plates. Didn't feel like bringing it up at the time, so we just paid our $35 for and left. I hate KFC and I would much sooner eat that than eat here again..", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "tL3SD3P_fwIQXBgqBfVjBg", "review_id": "HI6ZX2zvh128KuROk7zk_Q", "text": "Not many menu choices but we both ordered the chicken fried steak & could have shared one plate. We both had half our plates left over. That would have been nice to know ahead of time. The bread they serve before dinner is ok; it kept the kids occupied until the food came. The food we ordered was ok but I don't think we will be back. Slow waiter service as well.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QCXk8mXGjsSFfHicIBIaxA", "review_id": "7_1o6VY0Hn9yYDOtGIMWmQ", "text": "being a carnivore, this is my kind of place...  had the combination plate of ribs and brisket, bbq'd... more food than I should of had at that time of nite.. had to eat it all.... my bad..  will return again and again as long as it doesn't change..", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oDarLx0FfoU3XX2bZKSu2g", "review_id": "gQsluQnJs_B1pbnqjPKlMw", "text": "Tex Az is a one of our favorite places to take/meet up with people in Central Phoenix...especially folks from out of town that are thinking that Arizona restaurants should be in a saloon-type atmoshere to be considered \"local\".  \n\nWe take the newbies from out of town here pretty frequently.  It seems alot more \"genuine\" to most than going to a place like, say, Rawhide.\n  \nI grew up on a cattle farm...and KNOW good steak.  The steak we get at Tex Az is well aged and has great flavor.  The cut, in my expereince, is usually great, as well.  No disappointments there.  (try the NY Strip) Presentation is basic, but isn't that what you would expect? You are not paying Ruth's Chris' prices, right?\n\nBest appetizer--Their chili!  it is VERY tasty and very hearty.  Best dessert--the bread pudding.\n\nWhile the chicken fried steak used to be our favorite non-plain-steak entree--we have recently converted to the fried chicken.  It is very good. \nWith both \"chicken fried\" dishes,  the left-over reheating capability is pretty important since you get SO MUCH food...so the chicken wins out on this one..the Chicken reheats much better than the chicken fried steak.  \n\nThe atmosphere is...well...it is UNIQUE...and isn't that what you want in your local saloon/steak house.  :0)  The service is equally as local/quirky.  We consider it ambiance and character. I don't think we have ever wanted for beverages in all of the times we have been there, as a note.  \n\nParking can be a bit challenging on a busy night..but it all adds to the \"charm\".  \n\nWe have likely been to Tex Az about 25 times over the years.  Not once were we disappointed...but we know what we are signing up for.  \n\nThis isn't gourmet--a spear of asparagus would not dare show its face at Tex Az--but it is traditional type hearty Old West fare and the flavor is simple, yet great!!!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Fa0cKTkPhxdYi9HpcuQh8g", "review_id": "SMojILtwUz4wQUIFETSYrw", "text": "Great BBQ.  I have had the lunch pulled brisket twice.  It's served with an addicting sauce that is smokey and delicious.  You will be looking for more condiment vehicles once your tasty homefries have been snarfed.  The waitstaff is mostly female and fun.  Think saucy middle aged ladies that could probably make you blush with a dirty joke if provoked.  Let's get this straight, I did not hear a dirty joke (wanted to), so your kids are safe here.  The young humans will probably love the multitude of nick-nacks, chotchkies and regalia on the walls.\n\nLunch was less than $10 with H2O.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c8_iY_xL60s2hiu4Oqfpdg", "review_id": "WvYgjBjzMHHIxFTR3CUInA", "text": "BEST PRIME RIB..  but the side dishes lack.  You wont leave hungry however.  The biscuits with honey are the bomb!!!    Other great items are the Ribeye steak and of course the chicken fried steak.......", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MfZszvOQNY_xdbA9ruz_zQ", "review_id": "E9UEgoSTRGW4MvXrPDvM2w", "text": "My husband and I ate lunch here a couple of weeks ago...I literally think about the chicken fried steak everyday.  First of all, it's HUGE...we're talking hanging off the plate huge.  Second of all, the mashed and gravy--'nuff said!  Third of all, the pecan pie.  My husband ordered it (as much as I wanted to try the peach cobbler, I felt like Violet Beauregarde from Willy Wonka when she ate the gum)...I took one bite (delicious, I might add), and he literally knocked the spoon out of my hand.  I thought he was going to lick the plate clean.  Anyone that gave this place bad reviews obviously is missing some taste buds, and probably thinks the food at TGIFridays is good...I wouldn't take their reviews seriously.\n\nI love this place...not only is the food delicious, but it has a great atmosphere!  Old hats, brochures, business cards, license plates, etc. decorate the place.\n\nGreat food, great atmosphere!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "a2yYBmJxshUSJyDOqio5cg", "review_id": "PSAvA_-3QCEpDZKr_Cw57g", "text": "Most places I goto that have a smaller menu, I figure that it's due to them keeping it simple and as a result, having really good food. Now I totally missed the disclaimer on them menu saying that they do not season meat, but had I seen that it would of explained alot. \n\nI got a chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and a salad with ranch dressing. The salad came out and the iceberg lettuce looked about 4 days  past due to the point where it had started to change colour. The ranch dressing covering the top tasted good but was a bit much.\n\nThe chicken fried steak that came next was huge x2, covered in white (un seasoned) gravy with a side of mashed potatoes covered in the same gravy. I feel that when I go out, I should not have to add extra seasoning to my food and having missed the warning, my first bite was not what I was expecting. The other reviews nailed it by saying it was bland, the flour batter on the steak, the steak itself, the white gravy, all very bland. Had I ordered without gravy, I could put some of the 30 condiments that were on the table, on the steak but, alas I thought the gravy would not work with hot sauce.\n\nI'd probably come back and try it again now knowing that the meat isn't seasoned but I wouldn't go out of my way for it.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8aBoNgjAi8cn15UsoHWQFw", "review_id": "3Cfv6b4F5LKLAy6awsV0HQ", "text": "Went here today for my first time ever with my boyfriend....As a native Texan I can't believe I have never been here before. It was like stepping into an East Texas hometown, neighborhood restaurant. The decor had city limit signs, neons, pictures of Willie Nelson and Ronald Reagan. The delightfully tacky interior made me feel like I was home again. \n\nWell, obviously like every other person that has written a Yelp review on TEXAZ Grill, we ordered the Chicken Fried Steak for our entrees. They first brought out rolls and biscuits. I like that the table has honey, hot sauce, and every other necessary condiment so you don't have to wait to have the server bring it over. We received a small plate of salad. Just enough to satiate the appetite's requirement for lettuce greens and ranch dressing. \n\nMy eyeballs literally popped out of socket when the server brought over our C.F.S. Oh Lawns, the portion was ENORMOUS!!! Like I told the server, everything really is bigger in Texas. The tender cubed steak was battered perfectly and smothered in a nice country gravy. Nonetheless, I decided to douse it in Cholula Sauce to give it a nice little kick. The mashed potatoes were definitely made Southern Style by mixing in the skins. By the time my tummy was ready to explode, I still had a full plate enough to share with two people. I am super surprised how large the portion is compared to the price point. Overall, a great deal and delicious meal. But eat here too often, and you will be contributing to the obesity epidemic in America.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8ED0W8fujj7Dd0ShD92ABw", "review_id": "2FZ_Q18pdDc32HH1eqtGjA", "text": "Hubby and I went here for lunch today and enjoyed it very much. We ordered a salad and fried okra to go along with the meal\n  I had the Southern Pork Chop, mashed potatoes, corn, biscuits and gravy( I make better biscuits) and hubby had the Chicken Fry, which he brought half of home with us.\nThe pork chop was tender and juicy and almost fork tender, I ate all of it, left most of  the mashed potatoes and the corn, probably because we ate the salad and the okra first.\nI like the inside although it is a little dark, very kitchy with all the license plates from all over.\nI say go, eat, waddle home...it is worth it and it is great comfort food!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DmQsIAMTwdj7hXKXLnD7EQ", "review_id": "2QPfHyHSriemgltA-x7ffA", "text": "You know that sweet idiom about so-and-so's behind being as large as Texas? Well! They must have had the chicken fried steak. AKA atherosclerosis for your dining pleasure. \n\nPretty sure those kitschy armadillos plastering the walls are a fire hazard.\n\nI like it!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "aTi0NVrcPJWbN6jAsJVcAw", "review_id": "yj_LYhizV601mC2Y9ql55A", "text": "Yep -- still my favorite hole-in-the-wall eatery awesomeness. The brisket sandwich with cheddar and slaw and dippin' sauce was to die for. I ate at the bar and just enjoyed my visit.  Can't wait til I can walk here!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Be0ub24uIWh9FIFLYj_-zw", "review_id": "4ZOzL636jget4hcAwW3ANQ", "text": "Great good great service. We took are 3 young children there tonight. The customer service was top notch.Waitress help led my children there steak while by wife was busy with our 1 old. Manager came over a few times to entertain them. It just made eating out with the kids more enjoyable", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "J3I2NClEbD1Xr8lOdjxlqQ", "review_id": "eQ8wqMJ0mDMocdKO_G25XQ", "text": "Oh, how I ache for my Chicken Fried Steak....the sign over the door at this place says it all.  I've been coming here since it was Lone Star Steakhouse, long before the corporate lawyers shilling for another mega-chain decided theirs was the only one and put the legal bs into action.  btw - and that place SUCKS.  So, rather than fight, Lone Star changed their name to Texaz Grill and continued to serve the great food they are known for.  \n\nDriving by yesterday afternoon reminded me I haven't had my chicken fried steak fix in a while, so, we ran it by the kids, got the thumbs-up and we all piled in for some good ole home cooking.  Of course, I had the chicken fried steak with mashed and extra gravy - with iced tea.  Plus 1 for a giant glass of fresh iced tea with lemon.  The wife had the chicken fried chicken, same way, and shared it with the youngest.  my other daughter had a NY strip and BF had chicken fried steak.  This is the signature dish here and they do it right.  Two giant crispy fried steaks pushing the mashed to the edge and all covered in gravy.  Heart, don't fail me now, but that is some damn good eating.  I don't recall when I've ever finished this dish in one sitting, it always seems to return as the star of the next days lunch.  No problem.  A small salad of iceberg is served along with a basket of biscuits and rolls.  the salad is pretty basic, iceberg lettuce with a tablespoon of chopped green olives mixed in, the bread basket is pretty basic too, however, pretending to be on my diet, I left the bread alone.  \n\nThe dining room is small and the tables are small, and the walls are covered with license plates, posters, and pictures of just about everything in Texas and beyond.  The service is exceptional and the atmosphere is always full of positive and friendly vibes.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pB6-p_DMF0vLzLkHnO9MeQ", "review_id": "1C1x_RBCirJrjXTYnwgBeQ", "text": "Ok..I've been here 2 or 3 times and what I like the best is their atmosphere. My home is Dallas and so much of Texas is in this joint. The owner has lots of ties to Texas and it's a joy to speak with him especially the stories behind the pictures. I have always ordered the same dish, chicken fried chicken which is delicious except for some reason the gravy tastes a bit off, can't explain it.  So, what keeps me coming back, the atmosphere...next time I must try another dish and report on it.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9sQ8rEdYs7HNWJdtyjcq8g", "review_id": "dOrBlqY1KwEoEb7GnIEmIw", "text": "I am always searching for good chicken fried steak. This is the best I have ever had! It's so big it might give you a heart attack. Make room for the peach cobbler! It's soooooo good! I can't wait to go back.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iEuLOmNVXgwrn1fkqRedsA", "review_id": "s5aoPIySgBLtiHhkT3W9_w", "text": "Exactly as expected. I had the country fried steak and I was full within ten bites. Must have been having one of those mornings. \n\nNot really my thing, but a great experience and a really cool place. I will admit that I ate all the leftovers the same night, and it was still pretty damn good.\n\nGuess Mama didn't make that much Chicken Fried Steak growing up.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CGKlaBTfIk3Vl4NFrBqRYw", "review_id": "nJ0sIKQPSnDrjxW-9xOC6w", "text": "I've been going to TexAZ Grill for the best part of 20 years. I really used to enjoy it - had not been there for many years and just went back last week. Most everyone at the table wasn't that happy with the food - the ribs that someone had were particularly lackluster. I ordered one of the early bird specials, a small NY with a cheese enchilada and thought it was pretty good - but at $9.50 my expectations were not real high. The service was just OK _ I had to get up to ask someone for bread plates, as we didn't have any. The biscuits (which used to be awesome) were kind of cold and hard. I'd go back one more time for sure, because my favorite is their Chicken Fried Chicken, but as I didn't order that, I would have to try it one more time before I crossed this place off of my list...it really did used to be great food with great service, but this last time, it really was just decent food with acceptable service.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z_ylQZZO7CC0tpzPyatkNg", "review_id": "DmU7ZE3QqibAsU4PIK6e0g", "text": "I have eaten here several times I have tried many things on the menu and I have never been disappointed. The prices are not bad, the food is really good, and the staff is polite and professional. I live on the east valley and I am always finding excuses to drive out to Phoenix to eat here.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8p8HZNmrkUBtMx_vmW9dNQ", "review_id": "UbnxCbYCj38Fb1DbwygT-Q", "text": "You heard it here first.  Texaz grill which does an outstanding job across their whole menu, has now started a Sunday Brunch!!  Went there today and it's outstanding.  They have regular items on their bruch menu but they also have some others:  Terralingua scramble with potatoes and tortillas,and huevo rancheros  among others.  My wife and I had the Terralingua and split it between us but it so good that next time, we'll order a full order each.  Two of the parties around us were having huevo rancheros and each declared them excellent.  One said they could have been spicier (there was hot sauce on the table) and the other, a guy from Houston, said they were just right.  Either way, they both declared them excellent.\nFor me, I'll have the Terralingua again probably.  It was sooo good!\nAlthough the brunch is not advertised yet, it opens at 11:00 on Sunday.   They will advertise the brunch beginning after the superbowl game.  \nA trip to Texaz for brunch is something you'll be thankful for.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kfF0Pzdy5dNPhMMFhW5CfA", "review_id": "To8S3mRKsuTl7bp69CCZbQ", "text": "Damn, I thought after all the hoopla this place was supposed to have the BEST chicken fried steaks in Phoenix....IT DOESN T...now I m from Texas and in all my 62 years , i have not had a more greasy,soggy,limp chicken fried steak....YUCK...what a load of crap this thing was. The rest of the place was a  dump..the bathroom had to be shared with employee changing his clothes...small is the word...I would bet you if Gordon Ramsey or the health dept inspected this dump the kitchen would be closed first thing....save your money and time, go back to Texas every now and then, go to the Market Diner on Harry Hines in Dallas and eat a REAL GOOD chicken fried  steak with fresh cream gravy and not that congealed goo from the texaz GRILL...I have had better from roadside vendors but nothing worse than the imitation chicken fried steak this place serves instead.....lazy @#$%'s", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jZhCdXqkJe_LQXG40D8U3Q", "review_id": "Oxb5-El8BO3uQGCJL7VOOQ", "text": "The catfish rocked my world.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1rE51uSipcbiqQlkvj4Kvg", "review_id": "KPNRzYKRM8Lfjn01s_T2OQ", "text": "The food here is just good not great.  Pricing is great for the large portions of food.  Overall a good experience.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aOFGoRqStaoxiTnnN0liWQ", "review_id": "BsdEuKjbnJwKVmZilBFqoA", "text": "This place is delightful.  Full of all things Texas, delicious chicken friend chicken, filet, great mashed potatoes, I strongly recommend this place.\n\nSee Stephen B's review: every time I see a boarded-up Lone Star Steak House, and now there are PLENTY OF THEM!, I smile a little smile for Texaz Grille, forced to change their name after then-20 years of operation.  \n\nBy the way, some of the best cole-slaw I've ever had!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "COb5dq83Y59W7ySBCm4AZg", "review_id": "h1yGXbbs6e98QNlqBcIDtQ", "text": "Went back recently, and it was just as good, if not better than I remembered.  I was too long in Las Vegas.  Price, portions and service are all excellent.  I just wish I lived closer.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_uL7OiQSfNsCd60DrAf7qQ", "review_id": "wmyQ0oK9xqAbWWi8qS3Oyw", "text": "I know that this place is a Phoenix staple, but just because something is really old doesn't mean its always good. \n\nTexAz Grill is very mediocre. \n\nThe building is cool, lots of old stuff all over, almost feels a little cramped, but for an old spot, that's to be expected. The menu is very small, Chicken Fried Chicken, Chicken Fried Steak, T-bone, and sometimes ribs on special. Everything we had was yummy, however the coleslaw was a bit on the soggy side for me. The ribs were smoked to perfection, fell right off the bone, and the chicken friend chicken was great. Service was exactly as you would expect it to be, nothing to write home about. But we had everything we needed. \n\nCheck it out if your in the mood for some home cookin, but don't be expecting to get blown away.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WxVi-HNk56Zg_QdccUJuqA", "review_id": "bKlqgURTeJKSPTlPWukn_Q", "text": "MMMMMMMMM! Grew up in Texas, so this place is such comfort. \n\nThe good: DELICIOUS food. Love the mashed potatoes and the STEAK - OH MY! Amazing. Great service - very sweet, patient waitresses. You know, the \"what can I get you sweetie?\" kind of waitresses. Gotta love em. The interior is phenomenal and cozy - a little crowded but  actually really cozy once you get settled in. \n\nThe bad: Like I said, it is very crowded. I suggest not going at dinner time. There always seems to be a wait and...there's really no place to wait. Last time I went was about 7:30 PM and there was a long line and we were forced to wait outside, not even close to the front door. Fortunately, not for long! So kudos for that. \n\nAbove all, great atmosphere, great food, great service - HIGHLY recommend if you're in the mood for a lil southern cookin!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E4HbTIHd9PVjUnEKpysaLw", "review_id": "QV7yWiOvFcniFcfV9n305A", "text": "If you're looking for a place of elegance, this is not the place for you.  It's dark, dingy and a hole in the wall ..... and the food is AMAZING.  Five of us went in for lunch on a Friday afternoon (one being a former Texan, only just moving to Arizona two months ago) and the wait for a table was non-existent.  Our service was very good and attentive.  Three of us ordered the chicken fried steak and two of us ordered the BBQ brisket sandwich.  Every single one of us was extremely pleased with our food and SO MUCH FOOD.  I would definitely recommend this place for some good Texan food!  Prices were unbelievably reasonable as well.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "45V7-1r79DEG0HbuaKYIlg", "review_id": "FflZ-TzYTUvIWhFadQDL6g", "text": "Well, I am clearly not the first to wax poetic about the chicken fried steak here. I miss the signage on the south side of the building with the count of how many have been sold.\n\nOnce upon a time, this was Lone Star. Then the chain came into town, and the name was changed to TexAz. Happily, that's the only thing that's changed.\nI've had many meals here - and have never left hungry.\n\nRecently, the pattern has been a girlfriend and I meeting for lunch. We have iced teas (since I have to go right to work after), small salads and split a chicken fried steak. The plate comes with corn and a heaping pile of mashed potatoes with gravy. Ohhhh, that gravy!\nWe save the biscuits for last - and smother them with butter and honey - dessert!\n\nEverything has always been fresh and tasty. No culinary risks here, and nothing pushing the food envelope - just straightforward Texas comfort food. With some added flair. Cajun/Creole flavors make lots of appearances - and it all hits the spot.\n\nThe decor can be overwhelming - but there's so much eye candy it's impossible to be bored. Love all the signs and bumper stickers. Most are Texas-centric, but there are artifacts from all over the globe. (Personal note - three cheers for all the Kinky Friedman items!)\n\nGood food, good drink, good times - HUGE portions at very fair prices!\n\nOh - and the bread pudding with whiskey sauce is kinda amazing!!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pDSMS-IW5wyZK0XBi4jnDw", "review_id": "KEJcOmPIT7tJG7Yc-wVQ6w", "text": "Great.  Delicious chicken fried everything.  Great service.  Lunch time is the best deal here, but you'll leave full anytime.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FX9273MUWSM_LxtmFVriaw", "review_id": "9jdPMlOWD8188JfcbCiL9g", "text": "I LOVE chicken fried steak and a family friend told me I HAD to try this place. And I'm so happy I did so.  The chicken fried steak was delicious. The batter was light and crispy, the steak was moist and the country gravy, to die for.  I've had plenty of chewy chicken fried steak in my life with mediocre gravy. This was definitely the BEST chicken fried steak I've ever had. The waitress was super busy as they bus their own tables, but we never felt neglected. I just noticed how busy she was.  So the fact that she was slammed and her service never suffered was huge to me.  The manager or maybe the owner was coming around to all the tables and asking everyone how the food was and chatting with the regulars. I love that type of service. We raved about the food and told him it was our first time in and he gave me and my mother a card for a free dessert on our next visit!!  So what else can I do BUT give this place 5 stars.  Wonderful home cooking and great service.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "uBp2Jmip2qXQ0iWHUDY9sQ", "review_id": "vmNW-AhZr5PUg_2n9vJxBQ", "text": "We hadn't been to Texaz in about ten years, so we thought it would be fun to take the kids last weekend. It's still crowded and with the animals, posters, newspaper articles on the walls and hundreds of ballcaps hanging from the ceiling, the atmosphere at Texaz is a genuine version of the type of place that chain restaurants pay designers big money to create. For kids, its a cornucopia of sights and sounds to look at which accounts for the two stars I'm giving it.\n\nHowever, it doesn't get any more stars because the food has really gone downhill. Naturally my wife and I ordered the meal that this restaurant is famous for - chicken-fried steak with mashed potatoes and gravy and as I said, we hadn't been there in about ten years, but there is no way the food used to be this bland. Unfortunately, this was one of the most boring chicken-fried steaks I have ever had. The breading had no flavor and the gravy didn't add any either. I like good chicken fried steak, but this wasn't it. In fact, I'd be embarrassed to bring anyone from Texas to this place.\n\nSorry Texaz, I know you're a Central Phoenix institution, but you're riding on past glory.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GMCchZHZT-5HXGu8kJJDoQ", "review_id": "gRJQpkVoC6gXDLtxovvTvg", "text": "It's a local institution who was screwed into changing their name by a big corporate chain. \n\nA line like that is enough to get me on their side quick but TexAZ just isn't that good.\n\nMy dad brought me to this place a couple of times and after that I cut him off. No more I said. I've since returned a couple more times with other people that wanted me to go so I got different stuff none of which was very good. Quick rundown:\n\n1) Prime rib not bad for price but really not that great. I can go to St. Joe's at lunch and get prime rib as good for a lot less\n\n2) Chicken fried steak is way overrated. Sure it's a mega-size serving but who cares when it's mega-bland?\n\n3) Fries are the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen called fries. Sure it's \"Texas,\" we get it, but that doesn't mean you cut a potato into quarters and fry it and call one of those quarters a fry. Big is just dumb in this case.\n\n4) Pan fried steaks? I don't know, probably one of the worst steaks I've ever had at a restaurant.\n\n5) Finally, who cares if they serve Shiner? Shiner is a crap beer.\n\nSave yourself time and money and stay home.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S-lps2D8iETs0InF_jqoOg", "review_id": "fUI_SaNzZAzEg8i9sgLJMQ", "text": "I went for my birthday and I enjoyed the atmosphere. I fealt like I was visiting a real saloon.  They have very large portions and very good deals everyday of the week. The chicken fried steak is good chicken fried chicken is good the meat is tender and the mashed patatoes and gravy taste home made. Catfish is also one my favorite", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5S9qsoHWUcMeahMtBwuX3g", "review_id": "o-hAZtnXmKYNnqi0B-wSGw", "text": "Is their infamous Chicken Fried Everything enough to blow me up into a giant hot air balloon until I go to 'Awesome-Portion-Heaven?' Yes. Is this something I'm gonna regret when I finally drag my body to the gym? Yes, BUT, I argue that you only live once and you should try one of the finest Chicken Fried Steaks around. The only bad thing I will say though is that their gravy is a little bland just by itself. I like mah gravy to taste like it could be an entree of it's own like it should, not as just a topping, but that's just the fatty inside me talking. Also, they get ya by asking if you want some more sauce or more of this, then when the bill comes they tack on extra money without warning me and I can't do anything but a major facepalm.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8p8HZNmrkUBtMx_vmW9dNQ", "review_id": "QU0-BqvjGSUQnmG3NL2ZSg", "text": "The food is so good that I wish I could eat there every day. I love their lunch time specials.  Tuesday is a must for ham steak  Wednesday is a must for liver and onions .  Thursdays for ribs or prime rib (almost a half pound).  Friday is the best fish in town.\nNancy, the werver is simply great!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EP3cGJvYiuOwumerwADplg", "review_id": "mmqZ2m6SJ8MGF1CUmmUjwQ", "text": "Best chicken fried steak bar none in Phoenix.  I come here only for that but the fresh lemonade rocks here too.  The atmosphere is VERY casual and VERY country.  I cant stand country music but its worth it for this place.  It is also a pretty inexpensive place for a good steak if you are looking.  Service is always good, parking is what really sucks here but if you go when there is not a big rush you will be okay.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qaP203R-GDva6ygNo1Rauw", "review_id": "EQPagvIiEbRMdJr7twPHuA", "text": "Years ago, this place had some great food! Now, not so much. Chicken Fried Steak is bland, the Salad has very little \"greens\" to it, and the apitizer bread they serve is cold. They used to have the best CFS around, but in the last few years or so, its beaten out by a Denny's dinner.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 11, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "lmiDCrmas8TxRsbIGZX9Pg", "review_id": "3JfroOHZkcO3b9mLQPfZmg", "text": "TexAZ Grill is a low key hidden gem in Phoenix.  It's location is modest, its decor is eccentric, very Texan inspired, and the size of the restaurant is fairly small.  The portions however are not so small.  I went for Brunch and of course I had to try the chicken fried steak everyone raves about. I was not disappointed in the CFS, just as the man other yelpers state, it is Indeed very good. Not made of the usual ground beef type of meat, it was more of an actual deep fried thinly pound steak.  What also came as a surprise, was how much I enjoyed the side dishes. The gravy was amazing, as were the biscuits and if your thirsty, may I suggest the Turlingua Sunrise. I cannot wait to come back and try a big juicy steak. \nGod bless Texas!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T7Unxf15tCDI3gXnzNOXHA", "review_id": "2T3aTHWwybXtphYrEWGnkg", "text": "I had the fried pork chops , the chops were perfect . Nice crust and very moist. It came with cream gravy and mash potato. Oh yeah it came with two chops . Service was friendly and efficient.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E57RFTo6aps4wYzRYwsH9w", "review_id": "2h8gKkkf1RH21br7b9i4SQ", "text": "Food is pure fat and yumminess. One plate is enough to feed three people. We had more leftovers than we knew what to do with. Definitely need to fast for a week before coming here, but well worth it.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Lj2Gf-tvMVpwOGF5Z20bIQ", "review_id": "9LLBPEhEzLJlDlEQAubUPQ", "text": "My  ex-hubby and I used to frequent this place in 1991 when it was called The Lone Star. It was awesome then...and it's still just as awesome!!!\nI moved away for 20 years and when my ex-mother-in-law came into town we decided to give Texaz Grill a try, not even thinking that it was the same place. \n\nBoy! Were we pleasantly surprised!!\n\nNothing has changed! Not the decorations, not the menu, not the friendly staff, not the quality of the food...NOTHING!!! Ok. I'm lying. There was a different picture on the back of the ladies room door.\n\nWe all ordered the Ribeye with the house salad/house dressing, homemade mashed potatoes and cream gravy. I've dreamt about those mashed potatoes!! The steaks were perfect! Juicy, tender, flavorful, cooked to order. Chain steakhouses have NOTHING on this place!\n\nWe finished our meal with the homemade bread pudding with whiskey sauce. Trust me, you've never had bread pudding so good! Full of cinnamon, raisins, and pecans with the most delightful whiskey sauce.\n\nIf you live in Phoenix or are just passing through stop in at The Texaz Grill! You won't regret it!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qDBaslzhTlpzOPg7hARuzA", "review_id": "cvph86D2nIjBJSjITqmwtQ", "text": "There's probably not a lot that can be said about TexAz Grill that hasn't been said, but  I feel the need to put in a good word for their catfish. It's great - perfectly battered, flaky, great flavor and the two massive fillets are enough to share with a friend, making it a fairly inexpensive, reasonably healthful dinner for two.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "y05bv65OCTcZgB0GhO8_sA", "review_id": "0j3G2hNdLU111IIUEpxJ8A", "text": "One of my favorite meals is the chicken fried steak, mashed potato's, both covered with milk gravy and a side of fried okra.  Talk about memories, my mom's is the best.  So when we discovered this place, we didn't know if it would match my memories or be another frozen mock up.\n\nWalking in, the decor is really country chic, very old school, from the old photo's, the license plates to the lighting.  Our server was quick and friendly.  We got our food and it was delicious, since my meal didn't come with the fried okra, it was an add on, it came out way before our meal along with the bread, and both was eaten way before the main meal, but, they were hot and I didn't want them to cool off, so we ate.\n\nAs for the chicken fried steak, the breading was close, but not exact to my mothers, it didn't taste or look like a frozen piece, so it was one the best, chunky, breading, golden brown, tender steak.   So someone knew what they were doing with cube steak!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JPPhzkrT4nvTGXgxJJhdfA", "review_id": "ePi-8NRaoUHttz4wJyn3dA", "text": "This is my favorite !    I mean it.  I always bring out of towners here.  Go for lunch, which is served until 4pm.  It's hard to beat the price for lunch.  And, you may have a tough time eating it all.  If you happen to stop by between 3pm and 6pm, it's happy hour.   The servers are nice and friendly.    I'm glad I do not live too close to this place... .. .. .. .. .. OOOooooooooo it's so good.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "u4wFttKzCaLHrtuax1x2xQ", "review_id": "BH-hiVibHCAqDYIPXBpsQQ", "text": "Well, our son decided we needed to eat here - we are in town visiting him.  I would have preferred something lighter, but I am telling you that if you want a hearty meal in a very colorful setting  this is the place. \n\n The menu is largely steak and fried foods, but you get a salad and potatoes with every meal.  They do give the options on some of the foods - pork chops, chicken, shrimp, fish - to have it grilled if you please.  Special of the day was liver and onions, which we all passed on.  I decided to go whole hog, and got the bear battered fried shrimp, our son got chili as well as two fried chicken breasts (he is a construction worker, so can eat like this), and my husband got the grilled pork chops, with  big sides of grilled onions and grilled mushrooms. \n\n The service was excellent and the food very good, although maybe not the best choice for the night before Thanksgiving.   The decor, if one could call it that, was the most fun of all - walls and ceilings plastered with old advertisements (haven't even thought of Nehi in years), letters, pictures, license plates, and on and on.  It was a lot of fun, but back to salad and lighter things.  Except tomorrow for turkey day.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uZbTb-u-GVjTa2gtQfry5g", "review_id": "mc_nNVYO0WVL_pRiTau3jw", "text": "For Texas-sized portions at reasonable prices, look no further.  At Texaz Grill, they've perfected the art of breaded, deep fried foods.  I had the fried catfish, and tried the chicken fried steak.  The fried catfish was perfect.  The buttermilk breading was just the right amount of crispiness and had a great flavor to complement the delicate taste of the catfish.  The fish itself, was some of the best I've had.  The meat was very tender and flavorful.\n\nThe chicken fried steak was very good, with tender pounded beef and crispy breading.  There were 2 giant pieces on the platter, and it was topped with a generous amount of gravy.  \n\nAs for sides, you have your choice of salad or coleslaw, and mashed potatoes or Texas fries.  I had some salad, which wasn't too impressive since it tasted like someone had made it way in advance, making it taste soggy and wilted.  The coleslaw was decent, in a mayo-based sauce that was tangy and sweet.  The mashed potatoes were a hearty portion of skin-on mash.  \n\nService was friendly and drinks were refilled as needed.  Parking, on the other hand, is a nightmare if you come at a busy time.  Prices for dinner range from the teens to the low 20s, depending on what item you get.  \n\nSo, I'd probably be interested in going here again next time I'm in the mood for some fried food, but only if it's at a less busy time where parking won't be as much of a hassle.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z3xOgubkCYr2qNi7IuG9Rg", "review_id": "QW-dzdEmHEtjo1Zwng_gqA", "text": "I like this place very unique decorum staff is really great checked on us throughout our meal. Had the catfish it was good I'd recommend this place", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bXpfj8725k6deWK6PZD-qw", "review_id": "FhZZPr4B0d0aKL1WTnK32w", "text": "WOW, if you are hungry this is the place to come, excellent service as well as food, the chicken fried steak dinner will feed two very easily... Everything is texas size !!!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "diDUDx82VePOC1hObkHwMw", "review_id": "snOd_xO9HqnWCUzhqVJkxg", "text": "I grew up in Texas and love coming here for the brisket and the chicken fried steak. The catfish is also worth getting. Very friendly service. The table is loaded with all sorts of hot sauces and condiments to add some kick to your meal. Parking is poor if not awful and the lighting inside is rather dim. Ask for a seat to the left when you walk in by the lamp and beer signs. Oh Yeah!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HprtTXdu9cx91Am601nwcQ", "review_id": "7xR47nk61CBERp1_GF1HHA", "text": "I am a sucker for great service. The only complain I have would be I wish they included their daily specials in their regular menu. \nMy ice tea never went half empty unless I begged them to stop refilling.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YNpH3op-djAkQniQ11Go8w", "review_id": "kgQg2GH4JXvC6X1oYZg8oQ", "text": "Having lived in Texas for years, we tried this last night now that we live in AZ, and I'm pregnant and wanted smoked red meat. Got the smoked brisket sandwich with texaz fries and hubs got chicken fried steak & fries, kids got chicken fingers & grilled cheese. We finished off with the bread pudding. The brisket had a good flavor, wish it had more smoke ring and more sauce, but that's just a preference. Hubs chicken fried steak was amazing. We both tried our daughters mashed potatoes & wished we got those! The texaz fries were also great, but the mashed were amazing. And the chicken tenders were real chicken, hand dipped & fried. Definitely good breeding a and biscuits, totally homemade. For anyone wanting Texas comfort food, I would recommend it. The service was wonderful also. Wish the hats weren't dusty, Rhys my only gripe. Dusty hats hanging over my food doesn't say yum. But, sit in the middle of the restaurant and it won't bother you.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "kG8jkVFgOAOq6Ht6RvAjEQ", "review_id": "veM1RO2uZW7qtughbQKpRA", "text": "Fun, friendly, prompt service and tasty food? What's not to like? Portions here are definitely Texas-size so you are not going to go away hungry. They were very accommodating to our large party and our server was excellent. \n\nParking here is HORRIBLE though. The restaurant is on the corner of 16th St. and Bethany Home in a rundown strip mall. The spots themselves are short and it's difficult to get into and out of the lot. Not sure if there is a special trick to parking here but please keep in mind when you come that parking is sucky. \n\nNow, bear in mind when you come here, there are not many \"healthy options\" on the menu. And they are not ashamed of this at all. They embrace the Texas size deep fried, heavily battered foods they offer unabashedly. As someone who is careful about what I eat, I did manage to get a salad and felt good about it. All the dishes came out at the proper temperatures and were freshly made and nicely plated. \n\nLooking forward to going back in the near future!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Eg_UL0XaV_g4Dr3AeGZHUw", "review_id": "u1T1sgAyNoc_ocC0zsh0ew", "text": "Alright.  I am finally writing a review for TEXAZ.  \n\nOne word.  Friggin awesome.  Ok, two words.  I am a huge fan of the smoky prime rib of which I usually get the mulligan (or the American) cut, a 22 oz monster that comes with a killer jus and horseradish.. mmmmmmmmmmmm.  The chicken fried steak is what they are famous for but try the fried chicken.  Super juicy.  Make sure you get there a little early as they tend to run out of the prime rib...", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sC3BmovA2vr1SYvRrt7fhw", "review_id": "O52Jdh-ot4hpuRp1NfLQGQ", "text": "Feels like I am back in Texas in a down-home roadhouse.  Excellent ambiance and EVERYONE is the heighth of friendliness and so pleasant and helpful.  We are here almost every Sunday for brunch, and the food comes out quick and the portions are large.  And here's the best thing of all:  it all tastes like my friend from Houston's grandma has prepared it.  Everything is made daily BY HAND.  \n\nSteve, the owner, is a genius--he comes up with these \"Specials\" which are all downright authentic and tasty.  Farm-fresh ingredients such as smoked ham and turkey are phenomenal.  Creations such as \"cemitas\" are on-par with bona-fide Southern Mexican food.  Now where in the US can you find this type of care/attention anymore?  \n\nChicken Fried Steak is awesome; the best I've ever had, and HUGE.  It, and all their steaks, are cut fresh and NOT overpowered by the salt/spice/sugar/preservatives that come from reheated processed food.  People who say it is bland--well, I guess you'd say a home-grilled hamburger tastes bland compared to BK.  If you're upset that the meats are grilled without seasoning--so it is in most of the TX roadhouses I've visited.  \n\nBrisket spends 14 hours in the smoker prior to serving--how can you go wrong?  The biscuits are homemade--make me want to cry they're so good.  \n\nTheir homemade Pecan Pie is the best I've ever had--and they'll top any dessert with Blue Bell ice cream.  \n\nIf you can make it here for Brunch when they serve \"Hoe Cakes\" as a special--you will think you have died and gone to heaven.  Taste better (and are better for you) than pancakes--THEY BEAT ANY/ALL PANCAKES WE HAVE FOUND IN THE VALLEY!!!  \n\nThey pack in the customers pretty quickly after opening, so come early to avoid the rush.  Really can't say enough about Texaz Grill!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jmJClstX2ZO8CqYKEDLutQ", "review_id": "K39p0WVdd_SBk6eBGpdR2w", "text": "This place rocks!  The chicken fried steak, the coleslaw and the bread pudding with the whiskey sauce are all really great.  Servers are very friendly and the cost is very affordable!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "GrSixRnGIxNUJ1Cn5DNX9A", "review_id": "MIcIIxABxKML0rgGxRZhig", "text": "Place has Texas ambiance in spades.  You leave the cavernous restaurant and you almost expect to step onto a dusty street in the panhandle.  The chicken fried steak is great and when you consider the $8 price tag it becomes downright splendid.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "p-bjxyj2aLTQJAJkKbpK1A", "review_id": "GJQF2HCrRq2AdSH6hyYViQ", "text": "This is a terrific \"local\" place. The menu isn't expansive and that's part of the charm. The food is about is very good and I've never been disappointed (been there dozens of times), it's clean and service is quick. They are friendly, even going around to the \"children\" tables and challenging them to \"Texas Trivia\". I take my out of town friends there.  This is a best reason for overnight guests! The catfish is the best.... really... the best.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "44Ea1Sp1ueFV0a9pQOUPYQ", "review_id": "JjPcILz3Tp6H443MLsw4ww", "text": "Simply the best chicken fried steak I've ever had. Awesome for a good price.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TL9w21FYWRLHKk-bcJInLw", "review_id": "E3I0HqjO323xuriKVpc5RQ", "text": "The only reason I am giving this place a 3 star review is because the service was excellent. The waitress was very friendly and gave us the perfect mix of attention and privacy. We were seated quickly, and had drinks a few minutes later. The food arrived equally fast.\n\nThe restaurant itself is your typical roadhouse. Its dark and a bit crowded feeling inside, with lots of stuff on the walls, and feels dirty, even though I'm sure it's clean. Prices were reasonable, especially considering the huge portions of food. I ordered their \"famous\" Chicken fried steak. I'm not entirely sure what I was expecting, but what I got was not what I was hoping for. the breading on the chicken wasn't very crispy and had very little flavor. The gravy had even less flavor than the batter and only succeeded in making everything soggy. The steak itself was cooked well but fatty, flavorless, and hard to cut. the salads and side dishes were equally mediocre. \n\nNothing special about TexAZ Grill.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "zG7NW5vCKJZRcBR95qEuMw", "review_id": "1ovl-xx1nj71YDhJ6SZoIA", "text": "This place is known for their chicken fried steak.  And they certainly do it right.  They have a billboard that is a running tally of how many servings of chicken fried steak they have served....now that's confidence in your product!  But if you feel like something else, they have an amazing prime rib (you have to get there early though....they only make a certain amount of prime rib each night and when they run out, they run out).  If you want something a little smaller---and that's not saying much, since their portions are huge, get the brisket sandwich, ask for the bbq sauce on the side, and ask for a side of au ju.  You won't regret it.  It's amazing!!  \n\nDon't expect some fancy schmancy steakhouse--but go hungry and you won't regret your decision to go there!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6NacLxOp02Qg8LWaw9n9gA", "review_id": "AMsvsh1z9KLspYHGrCJ7PA", "text": "i was recommended to this place by a friend of mine who said he hadn't been here in awhile but thought it was great last time he was there. i really wish i didn't listen to him.\n\nwhen my girlfriend i entered the building the first sign of this place sucking was probably the empty dining room, but it was around 8:30 so that i can understand. what i cannot understand and what was such a disappointment, was the food. \n\nI ordered the rib-eye which on the menu said it was \"Jim's special\", which wasn't so special at all but ill get into that in a minute, my girlfriend ordered the shrimp cocktail as an appetizer and  the brisket sand which as her entree. now, for 6 bucks i expect more than 4 tiny shrimp, but it was good so that still gets my OK.\n\n what doesn't get my OK was the steak. my rib-eye, which was like 18 bucks, a reasonable price for a reasonable sized steak, was probably smaller than a hamburger patty and was well done when i ordered it medium. the mashed potatoes as my side i ordered double of which i wish i didn't, because it was more like double gravy, single mashed potatoes. the gravy itself tasted like it was pure lard, and i was unable to even eat it because it was just so heavy. I'm a bigger guy, i like fattening food, but that was just gross to me. my girlfriends food wasn't that much better. \n\nwhen the bill came around, it was 48 bucks, which is what i left with no tip because the service was equally terrible, she was rude and acted like she wanted us gone. i have NEVER not left a tip. \n\ni know this place has a great reputation, and that's what got me in there, but when i left i was honestly impressed by how bad that was. i almost want to call my friend that suggested this place to me and tell him he owes me 50 bucks. \n\nnot worth it, never coming back here again.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "rZfRd5PXu_V7IfK32IaNxw", "review_id": "ojtnQkgTpU2sxW8-gy-cnQ", "text": "This place has great comfort food, nothing fancy but I don't expect nor want it from a place like this. We have been here twice and both times were excellent. The first time around I ordered the chicken fried steak and it was flavorful not to mention massive. This last time I decided to change things up and get the catfish, and I have to say this was easily the best catfish I've gotten from a restaurant, it is perfectly seasoned and melts in your mouth. Catfish isn't my favorite fish and far too many places can't make it properly, the sweetness of the catfish almost overpowers things. Not here, the flavor of the breading and the work in harmony. I will definitely get catfish again here! Oh yeah, their Texas Potatoes (or whatever they are called) are good as well, basically they are potato chunks that are fried, in fact I am willing to bet they double fry them to give the outerlayer a crispy texture. \n\nThe restaurant itself resembles your typical small town restaurant, and that is fine with me since I grew up with restaurants like it. Their walls are covered with pictures, posters, signs and whatever else they can put up on it, it gives it an unique look. If you want a \"nice\" restaurant then you better look elsewhere, but if you want a hometown family restaurant and bar setting this is your place.\n\nService is fantastic as well, our server was constantly refilling our drinks and extremely friendly. One nice aspect of this place is that they give you large glasses for your beverage, so you usually only need a refill or two, we had a bit more because we were recovering from the summer heat.  Also for the record they carry Pepsi products, which is a bonus for me, but may not be for others.\n\nIn regards to price, they aren't cheap (the chicken fried steak is around 13 and the catfish for two big filets was around 12), but you will have more then enough food so it works out in the long run. \n\nOverall a great small town style restaurant and bar if you are looking for a hearty meal that is made right.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zQGEyIHmdR6DSlQdnYmIuw", "review_id": "JsZJvuysfhsJcqpytM3IBg", "text": "You will be hard-pressed to find better value in a steakhouse than this place.  We had the smoked prime rib, and it was outstanding - smoky but not overpowering, tender, juicy, and HUGE.  We also had their famous chicken fried steak, and it was tender, flavorful, and the gravy was perfect.  And it was also huge.  People complaining about the price need to get out more, because you will not find better prices than these for anywhere near the quality or quantity.  Go early if you want the prime rib; we got there before 5:30 on a Thursday and they were nearly out.  They have happy hour on weeknights with half-price drinks, I had 2 glasses of  Mondavi red wine for a grand total of 4 measly bucks to wash down the prime rib with.  A real treat; we lived in Texas for years and this place could easily compete with the better steakhouses there.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QFa60pFh639zKuhgq8qg6w", "review_id": "RLaNzUBeCO37OuE4GWg1tw", "text": "Awesome ham and very good chicken fried steak and chicken.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "k4-6lakq7t3kCgbvPxcuvg", "review_id": "qoqYzmILOjxkTD_9Ml0xJQ", "text": "Nope, nope, nope.\n\nI came here on the recommendation of other fellow Yelpers and I am so disappointed.\n\nFirstly, parking is a mess.  Next, I came with my husband and two year old daughter and the hostess told me that they don't have a high chair that can accommodate a two year old so she had to use a booster seat.  The problem is that she's at that middle age where she's almost done with high chairs and still too immature for a booster seat.  What a mess trying to keep her in her booster seat and contained.  She wasn't noisy or badly behaved, per se, she just wanted to stand up in the booth and look around and fidget with all the condiment bottles on the table.  Also, can I mention that the booths have a weird half wall that obscures the other diners from the chest up, but is open from the chest level down, so someone in the other booth could easily reach underneath the wall and dig around in your purse if they wanted to, or your two year old can peek underneath the booth wall to play peek-a-boo with the diners on the other side?  It's pretty weird.\n\nSo the waitress came over took our drink orders with a minimum of small talk (or overall friendliness).  We perused the menus.  My husband chose a beef brisket sandwich.  I wanted a t-bone steak, I had been craving one and I was looking forward to it.  We ordered our dinners and it's worth mentioning that at NO point did the waitress acknowledge that presence of our daughter.  She never asked us what she wanted to eat or if she needed anything to drink either, apparently she was invisible.  Seeing as how there weren't any kids meals on the menu, I just assumed we'd feed her from our own plates, but interestingly the waitress just assumed that too because she didn't even ask if she'd be having a side order of something as her meal,  She just looked right past her.  If I sound pissed it's because I was.  I don't need the waitress to pinch her cheeks and make baby talk with her, but to merely acknowledge the fact that there were three human beings sitting at the booth that night would have been covered in 'Basic Manners 101'.\n\nSo my steak was very flavorful and tender but BADLY undercooked, terribly fatty and a sickly color gray.  (It didn't have a nice sear or a good caramel color to it.)  I ordered it medium rare, but instead I got bloody, almost blue meat.  And there was so much fat that I only got about half meat, the rest was all scrap fat and the bone.  My sides were non-descript.  I think my mashed potatoes were probably decent, I honestly can't even remember that's how non-descript they were.  The roll and bread 'basket' that came with my food (one little roll and one little cold biscuit) were hard and tasted store bought.  And my hungry toddler didn't even want them.  My husband's beef brisket sandwich was a pathetic, dried out, flavorless waste of good money.  We didn't even bother with desserts.\n\nI had a margarita; it was very good, but beguilingly strong for how petite the rock glass is that it was served in.  After I finished it the waitress came around and asked me if I wanted another and I declined, but my husband (a non-drinker) immediately piped up and said \"Yes, she'll have another!\" and shot me a playful look, and rather than looking to me so see if I *really* wanted another $7 margarita or not she simply walked away and had the bartender make me another one!  WTF?  So within a couple of minutes I had yet another very, very strong margarita sitting in front of me.  Now I'm no cheapskate but I don't like to waste money so I choked down that second margarita and it was the proverbial 'straw that broke the camel's back'.  I may have finished it, but it definitely finished ME.  I spent the rest of the night stumbling and mumbling to myself about someone slipping me a mickey.  I've never, ever had a margarita that strong and I am a very well seasoned drinker.   What of Earth did they put in them??\n\nSo to sum it up I spent over $60 (includes the tip) for 2 small Molotov cocktails disguised as margaritas, an undercooked, fatty, t-bone steak, an inedible, dry beef brisket sandwich and a big serving of NOTHING for my child.  \n\nNever again.\n\nThe two stars are for the flavor and tenderness of the otherwise failure of a steak and the extreme value for your money on the alcohol.  THAT'S IT.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tJqUqHnwcSe2BCIPDrC3Fg", "review_id": "DpYtND5P3GtWYsDE1WW0eg", "text": "You only need to know three words walking into TEXAZ Grill: chicken fried steak. It's a huge monster, with a crispy double dipped batter layer encasing a beautiful tenderized steak, smothered with a beautiful white gravy. Without a doubt TEXAZ Grill has the best chicken fried steak in the Phoenix area, perhaps even Arizona!\n\nPortions are huge too! The dinner portion actually gives you two steaks while the lunch portion gives you one. The coleslaw and mashed potatoes on the side were huge as well.\n\nThe restaurant is a bit small and the parking lot a bit smaller, but the interior is definitely cozy and the staff is very friendly. It really makes the meal worth it on top of the kick*** CFS. You NEED to try this out!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "502HUL3Fc3dFW17HWaHXlQ", "review_id": "9MDZK4mc2R3h5ZmA-dmuAw", "text": "Good honest food.   I don't know what I could possibly say that hasn't been said already.   Go and see for yourself.   I'd get the prime rib any day of the week.   The chicken fried pork and chicken is great as well.   Real mashed potatoes and creamy chicken gravy are just perfect.   Try the bread pudding if you have any room left,  but I bet you won't.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b_npgZsbvX5dng9TOeD9zQ", "review_id": "dtkH0l_MeAAgEAzyr6WAzQ", "text": "The owner is a total jerk0ff.  I have been in there so many times.  Each time he never comes by to ask how my meal was, yet he goes to other tables.  I am always in a suit so maybe he just doesnt like well dressed people (if you have seen the decor inside, you know what I mean).  It's dingy.  The food is ok---but the owner being a tool and not asking how everything was even once in 8 recent trips made me decide I will never come back ever. he is an idiot.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3Ac2BXD7KmwEcW7IfTFtGQ", "review_id": "I9acLpXtkU3qmzr7Ir71Qg", "text": "First, the parking situation here is less than ideal.   This restaurant has a friendly staff and atmosphere that is a refreshing change from the cookie cutter chain restaurants that seem to be everywhere,   Upon entry, I was greeted by the hostess and shown to my table.  The waitress was there to take my drink order in less than 1 minute, however, I was here for the Chicken Fried Steak and ordered it, Mashed Potatoes and a Garden Salad along with my drink.  She brought some rolls, my drink and salad back within 2 or 3 minutes.  The main course, Chicken Fried Steak and Mashed Potatoes arrived a short time later.  I am not a small man, but this plate was packed with food and was too much for me to eat.  Everything tasted pretty good.  Overall, a good experience.  I would definitely eat here again.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9XmZiDDXs7OPLyaDz4Z4Vg", "review_id": "9yNqQaFuvBQ-7-ZS-aZjYQ", "text": "Great chicken fried steak in phoenix but if it was in Texas it would be just good", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WVbLOKrLChqDP1mAHKNDEA", "review_id": "GhJBOFWsB-Wy2ZFC2cQpEw", "text": "Most recent visit here was for lunch, I need to eat here more often.  My buddy had the chicken fried steak and I had a pulled pork sandwich with cole slaw.  The pulled pork was juicy, smoky and very tasty with the fried onion straws. As for the CFS, I tried a bite and that's all I got as it quickly vanished from my compadres plate. Lunch service time was excellent and the food was great. And to top it off the prices were very good for lunch specials.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6odKol8M_aUnbb3knM6Yug", "review_id": "lA96bZcYyC2dyYKe_rBeeg", "text": "This was a great restaurant.  The steaks are not what they once were.  Less tender.  The chicken fried steak is still great, shrimp excellent.  Of course the drinks are cold and great", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ueCHAfnKbMAonNVmqqvDFA", "review_id": "i_K1SWV-jz5OmvPqHwyaEA", "text": "Being from Dallas, Texas, I have a certain standard I hold my Texas food to. And TEXAZ always exceeds it. Best chicken fried steak with the best white gravy. Very Texas dive-y looking. Wait staff will always remember who you are. Quick and amazing. Love them!!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QTR42Jd_k_AKLNAoKH4Syw", "review_id": "cjNfgERc7DVmAGNGtv_bCw", "text": "Love the chicken fried steak.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JG5PCcUmJP46MS70H7HdcQ", "review_id": "PQop2uHAjV1qQN_hcCNhcw", "text": "I'm sorry but this place probably has the worst turkey club i have ever had. thick sliced lunchable meat with regular american cheese, bacon, lettuce tomato. on a hot toasty bun... didn't quite sit right, i probably ordered the worst thing on the menu. but i wasn't to crazy about the potato chunk fried fries either..... but what do i know! the chicken fried steak is probably awesome, but i needed something light and quick at the time! \n\nthe place was really dirty above your head no telling whats getting on the food that you are about to eat. and all the walls were super cluttered with decor, and dusty hats hanging everywhere, kind of gross.\n\nservice was awesome, and the people were cool. but not enough to come back to.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YfloCl7Rqp93L4KN2BVoXw", "review_id": "RPDDO6posI8PGz3-7QuAIg", "text": "Brazos Burrito and Shiner Bock!  It doesn't get much better than this in Phoenix if you're from Texas.  Chicken fried steak is amazing and the customer service rocks!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mTVkFo2I-PRFzgL7uXym0A", "review_id": "qGK5Ry4F2Elwml6Cc5PoLA", "text": "Came here on the spur of the moment while deciding what to eat on a weekend night. It is a very cluttered looking restaurant. There were so many road signs and posters on the wall, I'm really not sure what color the walls were. \n\nThe service was excellent which is why this review is getting 3 stars instead of 2. Our waitress was friendly and quick.\n\nI had high expectations about this place and unfortunately it just did not live up to it. I just found everything to be very bland. Maybe I've been watching too much Chopped but I just expected the food to be better seasoned. Both my wife and I were using a lot of salt to add some flavor to the meals. Not sure I would go again unless someone tells me the food has improved.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gmr1F-8sjzNns30aK2nXkQ", "review_id": "bM9hUUIPMeIG_NB1cnMjzQ", "text": "I have been here 2 times in the last two months with my family for lunch. The atmosphere in the restaurant is awesome. I love the decor and overall feel of the business. Parking is an issue with larger vehicles but I will do what I have to do so I can get the famous chicken fried steak. As good as advertised. In my two trips to this location I have had to leave food on my plate  because I was stuffed ( this is rare). This is becoming one of my favorite stops.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "okYexWq5ulF44AXcbdaYfQ", "review_id": "yWZCGHCo3qgwjzJm9yfICw", "text": "Soo good! The atmosphere and the service was great. The chicken fried steak is amazing!  Puts me to sleep every time. A must try.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tRO65iau0J5erWQWpknWbw", "review_id": "LTiBBcvYg1KA-awlGoKg8w", "text": "They don't make steakhouses like this anymore, fitting because you can't find this food anywhere else but TEXAZ Grill on 16th st and Bethany. Sure the parking lot is tiny and the original 70/80's decor is now full cycle into hip retro territory but by all that is righteous and proper in this world their CHICKEN FRIED STEAK and CHICKEN FRIED CHICKEN (yup, fried chicken breasts) is mind numbingly delicious. \n\nThis place is a must have for any true local Phoenician. Leave your ego at the door, they don't care. Comfortable and better than home. Good for the whole family or yourself looking for a meal.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "hn_DclKLzdxABRGGAuqKgg", "review_id": "bQQegK0Dx-8H__HFm17m_g", "text": "I am from Texas and I do love the regional food. My husband had been craving a good chicken fried steak, so we decided to try TEXAZ Grill.\n\nThe parking can be a pain. If you pull into the spots right in front of the building, they're for compact cars, and there's no valet. There is a lot behind the building with ample sized spots, so look for the turn in off Bethany Home.\n\nThe decor is a little tacky and over the top, but I guess that adds to the restaurant's charm. The staff is friendly and helpful.\n\nChicken fried steak - awesome. The portion is huge, and it's cooked just like it should be. Accompanying mashed potatoes are quite good. I was surprised that the brisket sandwich was so good. The meat is really tender, flavorful, and thick cut. I like that they top it with BBQ sauce and then provide extra on the side. Portion was also big, although the chicken fried steak is hard to beat in terms of quality, quantity, and price. My husband and I could have split it and still had leftovers.\n\nWe had plenty of leftovers and couldn't try any dessert (unfortunately) because we were so full. I really want to go back and try the other menu items, like the chili, one of their many steaks, and the chicken fried chicken. If you like Texas staples, give TEXAZ Grill a try.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "29qRAO5Edn0YtuizLWZR4g", "review_id": "dCUUNQvxuutnqob9H1YPnw", "text": "Found this on Yelp & decided we HAD to come check it out. I'm a huge fan of chicken fried chicken, I know everyone said this was known for the steak but I figured they would both be great.  I was correct! Our server & all other staff we came in contact with was super sweet. Our food came out piping hot exactly how we ordered it. Huge pieces of chicken, my husband & I could of easily shared it. Only complaint was the breading fell off of every piece I would cut. Eh. Oh well. We will def be back.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mRmPHvZivO2MiRSnhZZXhg", "review_id": "qt5yJqLDbkKqGA_OOAPZfQ", "text": "I am so confused by all of the ratings. I've tried this place twice now hoping that things would be better and that I just ordered the wrong items but I was, yet again, very disappointed. The only thing this place has going for itself is that they have large portions.\n\nAs for the food, it should be called Tex\"ass\" Grill!\n\nFirst time I visited, my boyfriend and I ordered the ribs meal. The ribs were dry and extremely salty. The sides weren't any better either. Their potatoes were bland and coleslaw was over-dressed. \n\nSeeing the highly rated reviews on their Chicken Fried Steak, I hoped my most recent visit would bring redemption to this restaurant, but, boy was I wrong!\n\nTheir Chicken Fried Steak was bland as was their gravy and mashed potatoes! They didn't bother to season the meat and it seems like it was just dredged in season-less flour batter. The gravy was flavorless as well. \n\nI really wanted to like it but my taste buds fought against me. I felt dirty trying to take another bite because I kept trying to fool myself into thinking I tasted the meat... or the batter... or the gravy... or the potatoes. My last bite of redemption... the biscuit.... which was also flavorless! What happened to buttery, flaky biscuits? They would be well inclined to consult the Pillsbury Dough Boy for some pointers because those taste 100% better.\n\nDisappointment and empty stomachs filled my household for the rest of the evening. At least something was full.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q-IH88ZJpg8sXXJnanXfiw", "review_id": "Ja8Z8ACvu_CISSZvrCSp2A", "text": "YUM!  A definite thumbs up and will be back !  :) Very friendly and attentive staff! We will definitely be back. Chicken fried steak huge cook well, smashed skins on taters, yum.  A definite recommend.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nG2daLFvyZpxPXUZfoSWeQ", "review_id": "DJjsobSn4U9LvWkMc9v0lg", "text": "High quality. Good Service. FAST! The menu is limited which makes it a lot easier for the kitchen, I'd imagine. The catfish is just about the best I've ever had. Never disappointed in the service or the food. Highly recommend.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "meXB2eJmWVxYekJqm50RmQ", "review_id": "_69ZIs7xckQqACYSd9rYhQ", "text": "Been here before but never got the \nCFS it was the best I ever can remember\nEnjoying and for 12.95 it's huge they give you 2 steaks.. The cole slaw if flipping great\nWill be my go to spot for years to come ..", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MOCtEmxnw7vop2VrhUou6Q", "review_id": "OdNDKka2LJCFE7P5zsD0mw", "text": "Had one chicken fried steak in my life before this place. Was in Phoenix for two days and came here twice in that time. Amazing Chicken Fried Steak. Delicious Chili. Perfect peach cobbler. If I'm ever within 100 miles of this place, I will definitely come back.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gh1EXuS42DY3rV_MzFpJpg", "review_id": "8qs80DXfbu-oTlylLfoO3g", "text": "Chicken fried steak = winner, catfish = winner, anything else I have tried = winner.  Great spot, good portions, and friendly + quick staff.  \n\nEnough said, except a Thank You TEXAZ!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Qh7nUdTdjK6rMpE8d-BYQg", "review_id": "jhj1b7qYg5VCLlQpvzPcNA", "text": "Went to Texaz on a whim wanting some steak and we were thoroughly disappointed. I ordered the t-bone, which was small and grey. There was no sear on the steak at all. The filet piece of the steak was about the size of a JFK half dollar. Huge disappointment. My friend got the shrimp dish done on the grill instead of fried. One of the shrimps was raw and they were tiny. Huge rip off for $16. Two stars for friendly service, good potato wedges and biscuits. I would not recommend this place to anyone.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "D2FJEGPL2XpJQSOhYC3ONQ", "review_id": "l1QCRLsRJydgTDrMl2oSFQ", "text": "What great food...had been wanting to visit this restaurant and I was not disappointed. Food was awesome and service was top notch. My daughter was given some candy and a toy to play with. Nice personal touch.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eUxfgRoDRmVy-9-6kN2FQw", "review_id": "FG7xID7-QJRGuZR-k7aM3g", "text": "Had the big nasty tonight, a biscuit topped wth fried chicken breast. Cheddar cheese and sausage gravy. Very good tasting and the service was supeb. The only flaw was the wilted salad which has the dressing mixed in which was the reason for only 4 stars. Next time i will order the dressing on the side.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "45V7-1r79DEG0HbuaKYIlg", "review_id": "RDaP2qDKh8W1_yWEU51XwQ", "text": "Sometimes, predictable is a good thing.\nA dear friend moved away and was coming to visit for a weekend. Turns out, despite being a sucker for anything chicken fried, she had never heard of TEXAZ. So we put together a small dinner party (8 of us) to celebrate her being in town.\n\nThe server was fantastic! We all came in at different times, she never missed a beat with greeting us, getting us drinks and taking care of all the substitutions and special requests in our food order. Everything arrived exactly as ordered - and we were a happy and full group of people.\n\nThe food is still consistent, the ambiance is still kitschy Texas roadhouse dive, the prices are still very reasonable and I am still super happy TEXAS is in my hood.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sC3BmovA2vr1SYvRrt7fhw", "review_id": "7bENqV4y-myBYot2xvLqNw", "text": "I had to \"update\" my favorite review of my favorite restaurant based on \"recent developments.\"\n\nChicken Fried Turkey:  any doubts/misgivings you might have about this dish (ie:  how can one \"chicken fry\" turkey?) will be dissolved upon your first bite.  I, as a rule, HATE turkey, but I would eat this dish all the live-long day.  Cinnamon & sugar-sprinkled fried yams--will make you sob with delight.  Be still my beating heart--this will now be added as the ongoing Monday Dinner Special.  Pity that I live so far away . . . because the wife and I would be here every Monday night from now on if we lived in the neighborhood.\n\nChicken Fried Chicken:  at the risk of sounding blasphemous, I did not think that anything could top the CFS--but the CFC knocks it out of the park.  I will never eat fried chicken anywhere else ever again.  \n\nBread Pudding:  well, another item I normally wouldn't touch with a 10-foot pole . . . but here I would devour until I depleted restaurant inventory.  I guess they call it Bread Pudding because that's what the recipe says, but it would be better described as a Mortal Sin on a plate.  So good and sweet and addicting that I can't find words in any of the languages at my disposal to properly do it justice.  \n\nChicken Alabama:  creamed chicken and other goodies over cornbread muffins.  It is definitely on the top-5 dishes of my life.  If you haven't tasted it . . . you do not know what you are missing.\n\nChicken & Dumplings:  see above--to those Southern folks who recall Mom and Grandma brewing these up for a Saturday PM treat . . . you will think Mom and Grandma caught a flight to Phoenix to make these for you again.\n\nSOS:  always kind of a treat in the Army Mess Hall . . . but here they make it with Prime Rib.  Yes, it's true.  I take mine over biscuits instead of Texas Toast.  Will honestly make you think you died and went to Heaven.  Again, another delicacy you have to taste . . . because words don't do it justice.\n\nPresidio Pulled Pork:  uh, well, yet another item which, if given the chance, would lead me to exhaust restaurant inventory.  Normally comes as a sandwich--I just get it on a plate.  Usually disappears within 60 seconds.\n\nSoups:  Steve could create an entire menu of soups alone.  The variety is such that I can't name them all.  But I have had most of them, and have not been disappointed at all.  In the day and age of can openers and \"instant\" packages, to find a location where delicious soups are daily crafted by hand . . . enough said.\n\nSorry to gush . . . but you gotta get in here and run the menu's gamut.  To all those naysayer reviews . . . sorry, but I just don't see what you're complaining about.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e6mebLMV6GCnXzzGw2aQNw", "review_id": "4w6_ddBmDtDWLeEvQgXpIw", "text": "Very good chicken fried steak. Okra. And mashed potatoes. Makes great leftovers if you can't finish!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hRy9-3-MT2_g9EBUU_Is_A", "review_id": "nf54q6yzrqMkbUORA44wMA", "text": "Have to upgrade to 5 stars because this place has never changed and is still the best!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CAKEJLHyTOtsagNMwEz8Lw", "review_id": "2YD5DT9exMi7WtxYsGVNuA", "text": "Great service, great price!!! I love this place!! Hidden treasure!! The prime rib sandwich was the best I ever had!!! The biscuits and gravy was the best and greatest taste!! I love the fun, friendly atmosphere!!!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GrrlhpgemJtWlBlxsEbl1w", "review_id": "q3I9n56CBZdjLKi42QyQkA", "text": "This food is amazing! It's heavy but so delicious! I love chicken fried anything from here. The brisket is also so good. The Gravy is awesome. Most white gravy doesn't have a super strong taste but its definitely not bland like others have said. The best part are the lunch prices! $8 for a huge piece of chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes , corn and a biscuit! They even have lunch prices on Saturday. Yes it's cluttered but I don't rate based on decor unless its dirty which is a different story. It doesn't bother me but like I said I'm not the type of person who lets decor decide if I will return or not. The service varies, sometimes its awesome sometimes it's so so. I've never had bad service here. The only thing I wasn't a fan of was there ribeye because they dot use tenderizers or seasoning which I love but other than that it wasn't bad, I just prefer my steak seasoned and tenderized.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wFC3K0gyxKuIB_XtC5lKKA", "review_id": "TTJCaAMBDqv1V8R1H2DpqA", "text": "I absolutely love this place. They have the best prime rib I've ever tasted and the prices are cheap for the portion size. The waitresses are very friendly and the whole atmosphere is family friendly and enjoyable.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7oPwusOdUeQ8cJl7PN22dA", "review_id": "-UQz4IIBJLNhk7Hx8In1PA", "text": "Texaz Grill is amazing! I've been dinning there since I was a child. There's no place like it in the city. The decor is very unique and not like something you have seen before if raised in phoenix. The place is always packed I've never seen it not busy. Very welcoming staff as well. They serve the best home style cooked delicious food. I usually always get their specialty the chicken fried steak. It's defiantly my favorite and the main reason I keep coming back. It's a huge helping, almost falling off the plate because it's so big and you get 2 pieces with 2 sides! They also have great BBQ, fried foods, deserts, a great wine and beer list, and so much more. If you haven't tried texaz grill you must go!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fFA7K5ZOoInYNo9mUoDCGw", "review_id": "TDH2jG1_7PFFkQOQX9tO_A", "text": "Cheap. Good.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DrWLhrK8WMZf7Jb-Oqc7ww", "review_id": "YcIv5JOs_cIW_1GLF40-HA", "text": "Texas is more known for its sliced brisket, but I was there at lunch and they only had the chopped brisket sandwich available for $6.99 with a side of twice baked potato wedges. Those wedges were crispy and above average, but the brisket was just average in the chopped form. Not sure why Texas places cannot replicate Southern chopped brisket, but it is never as good as down south or southern style places. It wasn't horrible, but the BBQ sauce was watery and did not add much and the bottom bun was soaked through, so no way was this going to be eaten sandwich style. The place was decorated with animal heads and other crazyiness and the parking lot is a very tight squeeze if your there at the wrong time. The waitress was very nice though and it's worth another visit to try something else.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9-UEfHIFMrLmkYyvxLw0GA", "review_id": "xD3R8QH-TDAA6LC4rOVaFw", "text": "First time experience was utterly fantastic! On a friday night we were seated quickly, server was on top of her game, fried okra appetizer served promptly, warm bread with real butter, salad was refreshing (loved the minced green olives on top), T-bone steak was cooked to perfection. We were stuffed but had to try the peach cobbler pie and sundae, so glad we did! Added bonus, the owner came to our table to greet us and ask how everything was. We will be frequenting this establishment. Thanks for the delicious food and great service!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dtDILVJSFj65_xk-EisyBQ", "review_id": "iCWugn-Zk7o1b_PcJa9ieA", "text": "Walking in, the decor was just ok.  We had the chicken fried steak, kids prime rib, and rib eye.  The prime rib was smoked and they didn't say that on the kids menu and it had an odd taste to it.  I liked the ice cream cup at the end of my meal.\n\nEditing to three stars.  GREAT customer service.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QmRB1SLdb-zAsE9h4PS_TQ", "review_id": "D5z54Ne46_1g6WHh3Vu9ig", "text": "Love the food. You must save your appetite though because the portions are huge! Chicken fried steak is the bomb! Especially with their jalape\u00f1o!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4OOmSWs18WidFfHyF-IGaQ", "review_id": "N4x8klCPnimU8SXQOR_Ydg", "text": "This place is all around good , good atmosphere , good service and good food ! Huge portions !! The chicken fried steak is bigger than the plate and then there was a hidden smaller one under it !!! We also had the Big nasty ..mmm mmm good ! Come hungry !! For a little while you feel like your back home in good o'l Texas ...", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yxrcbJ_1VFLRPw0l5mtJ2Q", "review_id": "IcLy5VMITk-Kydokf75dIw", "text": "Great food and service here but parking is a bit of a pain. Hubby got the chicken fried steak, he said it was quit possibly the best he ever had. I got the chili, it was delicious even though no beans are added. I also got their coleslaw, that was delicious too. It was a bit noisy here not sure if it always is this way but the food was worth it. Our waitress Helen was the bomb! She has it going on, I would highly recommend sitting in her section!!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SJUl1lkILRSk5mzSnq_d4A", "review_id": "a-VfZ3Ep06ZivzRLPuYSeA", "text": "Very friendly staff, Steve has a great sense of humor. Get the chicken fried steak and you'll be in food-coma lol ... Try smaller portion try eggs bubba still super filling. Prices are just right too. LOVE IT!!!!!!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "ru8p3RTlk8f9LB_3zLXURQ", "review_id": "xltKGXKkmZtBvTi-WeKYpA", "text": "I kept reading about the chicken fried steak from here in various papers so of course, I had to come in here and order their infamous chicken fried steak. \nAll the reviews were true to their word. The chicken fried steak is gigantic in portion smothered in country gravy served with mashed potatoes and corn. And of course, buttery biscuit. \nWell, I don't remember much after ingesting a quarter of the chicken fried steak cause my brain went into a food coma. \nI do remember doggie bagging still enough food for 3 meals, staggering to my car and driving home. \nWhere I hope, once home, I took a nap.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vObGT8VKvGW3h1t3JWQ-cQ", "review_id": "_sUh1yMkuVtuMnughnThGg", "text": "If you like humongous portions amazing food, eat here. The CF Steak, CF Chicken, and (especially) CF Pork are amazing! The Prime Rib and Ribeye are also fantastic.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 8, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "gzJpPaHN-NXBkAZcZri3hw", "review_id": "TMmUWUoF-dk0oag3JaoI7g", "text": "Living in New York city for so many years I would chuckle over tourists. Just standing abruptly in utter fascination, usually in the middle of the sidewalk, blocking commutes in Times Square. In the office we would chalk it up to visual overload. \n\nSo when I walked into TEXAZ Grill and behaved similarly I laughed at myself. Opening the doors to this restaurant was unbelievable. Memorabilia from the Great State of Texas. Covers. Every. Square. Inch.  \n\nNeon lights greeted me.  \"Texas!\" (Also neon shapes of Texas were everywhere.) An old school juke box. Beer signs galore. Guitars hanging. A giant gull head. Horns. John Wayne behind the bar. \"Happy Birthday Texas!\" The best collection of inappropriate stickers *ever*. License plates of every state covered the bar. The collection has been cultivated over 28 years by the the owner and patrons. (Tip: When you go, feel free to bring stuff in!)\n\nAnyhoo, stuff. My eyeballs were full. Finally I made it to the bar and met Tammy. (A hoot who has worked here 18 years!) After inquiring where I was from, a peppy response, \"Well, welcome to Texas!\" (And so I fell in love with this place. Before food even factored into the equation.)\n\nENTREES\nSo the food... A tad concerned there wouldn't be a healthy option to consume I was incredibly wrong. (Plenty of non-fried options!) The ribeye steak was to die for. (Perhaps the mashed potatoes with gravy were necessary to consume. But I just had to try them!) \n\nThe meat was prepared to the exact pinkness level requested. I can't even describe the level of food happiness that transpired that night. The meat was just so tender. I had made the mistake of noshing on the spicy hot peanuts available on the bar, as well as eating my way thru the delightfully prepared coleslaw that accompanied the meal.\n\nAmateur hour. Yes, definitely eat the coleslaw. It was flavorful and not too heavy in mayo. (Or try the salad with the blue cheese. Wonderful chunks of cheese.) But leave space for your meal!\n\nAs I wasn't dining solo I had the opportunity to sample a burger. Holy bejeebers. This isn't a frou frou burger. This is a simply prepared burger, sans grease, on a beautiful bun with high quality meat. \n\nDESSERT\nWe earned a bread pudding! One second and I'll explain how. Tough decision as to what to pick but we went with the french bread in an egg custard with toasted pecans & raisins. Why? It was topped with a bourbon sauce! Dense and delicious. Served as described. Warm. Mmm mmm mmm! Biggest scoop of ice cream too!\n\nCLEAN PLATE CLUB\nClean you plate at lunch and get one punch. Two punches for dinner. EIGHT punches equals ONE dessert! How sweet is that? :)\n\nHH\nMon-Thur 3-6pm\n1/2 bottled beer\nWine by the glass\nAll well drinks\n\nAs they say there \"It doesn't get any better kids!\"\n\nWe loved sitting at the bar for dinner! Great experience!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EW7w__OAdJu8PjPGN130gg", "review_id": "mjm1aIWJIACT3j3vMYVM4A", "text": "I visited the Texaz Grill yesterday with some friends of mine following a funeral for their infant grandson. We badly needed a break and a place to just sit down, eat, and talk about something else.\n\nWhen we first entered, the hostess, a blonde older lady, already had a crappy attitude. We'd come in two cars and there was a little confusion about whether my friend's husband and son were already there. The hostess was very snippy with my friend, I suspect because my friend is a larger lady. We let it go.\n\nBrisket sandwiches and some catfish: flippin' awesome. Our actual waitress was nice enough, thankfully. Desserts were consumed in spite of being stuffed from the nice entrees.\n\nWhen we finished we sat a bit and talked. The hostess approached and brought a bag for the leftover boxes. It was clear she wanted us OUT. My friend asked for water and the hostess said hotly, \"To GO?\" My friend said no, and that hostess was preeeeetty huffy about it. I don't know if she's the owner's wife, or what, but someone who thinks she can behave that way to customers needs to be spoken to.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n0M0KZlYM5FwB4j8_nFAlA", "review_id": "Gap7Rs7054qzAZhBpGZeDQ", "text": "After reading all the reviews on this page I made the decision to have dinner here on Saturday with my husband. We were both very excited, my husband loves chicken fried steak and although money is a little tight we wanted to splurge a little for date night. It was busy but we got seated right away and knew within minutes what we wanted to order. We started off with a bowl of chili to share. The chili was very good, with lots of meat and had great flavor. The side salad that accompanied was fine too. Our server was very friendly and attentive. Now on to the main course, and this is where I have to say we were very disappointed. My husband had the chicken fried steak, and yes it was definitely huge, however there was no flavor to it whatsoever. Even the gravy tasted of flour and not much else. A little seasoning (salt & pepper) would have gone a long way. I had the grilled pork chops and mashed potatoes. The pork chops were a little dry, and again under-seasoned, the mashed potatoes were ok, but I could see what my husband was talking about on the gravy. We so wanted this to be a great experience for us but the food just missed the mark. My husband did want to tell the server about it, but I'm always too self-conscious about making a complaint that I begged him to let it go.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y4r1oxhCmwaRutIFxbtWTw", "review_id": "eKBTWs_m4uI2lBbxDlmypw", "text": "Let me start this review by saying that I am a huge fan of TEXAZ Grill.  I have been enjoying their CFS since they were Lone Star (over 20 years).  \n\nMy wife and I stopped in this past Saturday (03/22/2014) for an early lunch.  We were immediately \"greeted and seated\".\n\nOur server came by for our drink order and I also ordered a cup of the \"Sopa de Fidello\" (my main reason for this visit).  The soup came and was very, very good.   I normally get a cup of their wonderful chili, but I really wanted to try this soup after reading the description on line.  I wasn't disappointed in the least.  Chunks of ham, vegetables, and the video noodles; all in a spicy, savory broth.  I would love a big bowl of this soup and some wonderful chewy, crusty bread on a cold winters night (yes, I know I'm in Phoenix, but I can dream...).\n\nBoth my wife and I had a salad w/ the house dressing and the lunch sized Chicken Fried Steak.  I love the house dressing at TEXAZ.  My wife (a former ranch dressing girl) now orders the house dressing, it's so good. The salad is evenly coated w/ dressing, and there is never a glob of it on the plate when you're done.\n\nWhat can I say about the CFS, that hasn't been said many times before...it was perfect as usual.  The CFS came w/ mashed potatoes, corn, and a biscuit.  The steaks were hanging over the sides of the plate.  Fresh, hot and perfectly seasoned.  I have tried this dish at other restaurants, only to be disappointed w/ the food. \n\nI didn't get the name of our server, but she was great.  She came and checked on us regularly and was pleasant and quick w/ the tea refills.\n\nYet another great meal at one of my favorite restaurants...\n\nI think there are many restaurants here in the valley that could learn something from TEXAZ and their longevity here in a place known for \"here today and gone tomorrow\".\nQuality and consistency.  Start w/ quality ingredients and quality people; and keep it consistent.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Q0VuxHxMtoBgKr_hozBBNw", "review_id": "IpOYqx0oRQjNMoz6MMehnQ", "text": "I've wanted to visit Texaz Grill for months, and after showing my husband the Check Please, Arizona episode, he was gung ho to go, too. \n\nThe parking is a big pain. We were lucky enough to get a spot in the back after a minute's wait (otherwise it would have been very hard to get out of there). But once we were inside, the food was exactly as promised. We started with a side of fried okra. Yum. Awesome breading, everything fresh and hot.\n\nMy husband ordered the lunch version of chicken-fried steak. He was in heaven. I tried a small bite. I'm not usually a fan of chicken fried steak, but it was fabulous.\n\nMy options were a little limited because I can't do really heavy fried stuff. I had the Dallas Tacos. They were good. Nothing spectacular but still satisfying. Let's face it--no one is coming here for tacos! Check out the Yelp photo gallery to see my plate.\n\nI usually don't do dessert out, but bread pudding is my Kryptonite. Too many people on Yelp praised this dessert dish, and with reason. My word. The bread pudding was sweet, firm, and delicious. We ordered it with the scoop of ice cream, which ended up being HUGE. Texas-sized. The whiskey sauce on top is luscious.\n\nIn the rare event that we're back in this part of Phoenix, we will definitely stop here. For the sake of our waistlines, it's probably a good thing it isn't closer...", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MPG05N509llq8hviajM7TQ", "review_id": "itkT1IkjL6KVbcDMmIwf7w", "text": "La d\u00e9coration de ce lieu est unique, vous \u00eates directement transport\u00e9 dans un autre monde en entrant dans cet \u00e9tablissement. Les murs regorgent de stickers et de souvenirs de toute sortes il y a de quoi y passer des heures !! Ce lieu est vraiment unique et vaut le d\u00e9tour ne serait ce que pour \u00e7a.\n\nMais ce n'est pas tout, la nourriture y est aussi tr\u00e8s bonne, leurs angus sont \u00e9norme, d\u00e9licieux, cuit juste comme vous le demandez ! Le service est agr\u00e9ables et les pris sont tout \u00e0 fait abordables, un excellent rapport qualit\u00e9 prix !", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hdZ3rlgFXctCOUhzoOebvA", "review_id": "VNfzduhmQQ61bfU-9FKzJA", "text": "OMG I had the Brisket sandwich for lunch and it was huge and fantastic, it's a pretty finely chopped brisket and I loved it! You also get a side of potatoes! My friend had the chicken fried steak but refused to share, it looked delicious though!!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R5eS3D0doWJNyOGctPNDtA", "review_id": "XcIHlbjcGX0GQwtbPXGEuQ", "text": "This has been on my AZ bucket list for years and decided to drop by tonight for dinner with the family. From chatting it up with some of the regulars, to the \"Texas Trivia\" with the owner at our table. The food and the vibe here were absolutely wonderful. Will definitely be back again and again!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f8Sjy4lBySRew5Uc0Pgo_w", "review_id": "GsfDtlzNb2U0EsbVBnSfOw", "text": "Great Sunday brunch with my lovely wife", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wG-TNeCUUcWxjwYRZWPbuA", "review_id": "imnu31ph11Cr0c9-zC4eYw", "text": "After all our friends had told us to try out Texaz, we finally did. We both ordered, and it wasn't bad! What they forgot to mention to us was that they all had the chicken fried steaks and LOVED them. Guess we'll have to get that next time. Very friendly staff.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8DOZeS8RNosDzGSPyXyLTQ", "review_id": "wBfmwFghJlxCoDCvXB2NLg", "text": "Have been coming here since 1995. The food is amazing!!! I have never had a bad experience.. LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS PLACE!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NSlSioco9YulZGqpUQTKkg", "review_id": "0Rp2yMVrRvLYde3CoA1wMA", "text": "I really love Comfort Food sometimes!!  And this is AWESOME!  The Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, it is really all good!   And so comfortable inside, so much to look and such a nice change from all of the modern stainless stuff around.  Down home & Comfort food!   Oh and if you have them cook you up a  prime rib for a family get together!  Wow it's great!  :)", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IfQG8lj-AYgWxeINqTUIIg", "review_id": "6c__LgEm7MibsypG9lDalQ", "text": "Best food ever! Get the chicken fried steak and the smoked prime rib! Peach cobbler is amazing too! The atmosphere and hospitality in here are great. Try the homemade titos vodka.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xCY9C6KN9xTDzKrow9iivQ", "review_id": "JsfxqqDBRi2FeTQdf8Msgg", "text": "This is a really cool place but I really wish they had Lone Star. Love the Bock that's the only thing missing.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D9roidMQd7aAB2ZjvSdSpw", "review_id": "9zgugeQ0ebLiGuBXjf-Jhw", "text": "I had the lunch special, cermitas, it was phenomenal! One of the best bbq sandwiches I've had ever. The prices are great, especially for the amount of food served. Service was speedy & friendly.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SjDbUF8QjBxjYUyPg5mhHA", "review_id": "L0cNKC4RqMYtO_SUNUMBkw", "text": "We just left Texaz, and I just had a write a review because the experience was so amazing!  We were with a big party of 13 people ranging in ages from 3 to 40.  The owner came by and played trivia with all of the kids at the table and gave out prizes for the right answers. How often does something like that happen?  \n\nService - Our service was top notch!  We each ordered several courses and our server was always on top of drink refills, each order was correct, and we had to ask for nothing as she anticipated what each of us would need.  She was quiet but very thoughtful.\n\nFood - Giant - Texas size portions, great tasting and very reasonably priced, considering our group was mostly teenagers what more could you ask for?  The chicken fried steak is amazing!!!\n\nD\u00e9cor/ambience - lots and lots of things on the wall and an infinite amount of Texas kitsch.\n\nI would recommend Texaz for lunch or dinner any day of the week.  It was a great experience and the food was outstanding!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 13, "useful": 12, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "RsUNADZTrJ5xFXVMXJC1MQ", "review_id": "-y-2C_bB68iHhTAIvN4ZjQ", "text": "I've always loved this place. Texas food is always good. I enjoy this place but just can't come here to often. TEXAZ is an unassuming place on the outside and settled in a very tight corner of the shopping center. Like I said very unassuming. Once you walk in then BOOM. It's like a time warp taking you back to Texas in the 1970's. Place is decorated with old pictures related to Texas, road signs, animal heads, caps, and old license places. Very interesting and very loud. Everyone talking, eating, and having a good time. \n\nWe started out with our usual fries okra. This is the only place I can find fried okra in AZ. Nice change of pace. Love the okra. Nice and crisp. Love it. So I ordered their famous Chicken Fried Steak. They say it's the best in AZ and I can't disagree. All meals comes with a side salad. Salad doesn't look that appetizing but it's not bad. House dressing is pretty good. Anyways, the CFS comes with two huge pieces hanging off the plate smothered with gravy and comes with mash potatoes. Very crispy and fresh. Not greasy at all. Really good. Best in AZ hands down. Only problem is that it's too much food. I couldn't even come close to to finishing it. I saw two guys at a table across from us share an order of CFS. Very smart and would probably recommend sharing this huge meal. My wife ordered the Fried Catfish. Two large pieces of fish with a side of mash potatoes. Wife loved it. Not greasy at all. Fresh and moist but again a lot of food. So good. Everyone's ordering the CFS and fried catfish. There's a reason. \n\nMy son ordered the prime rib regular cut. Really big piece of meat with a side of mash potatoes. My son really liked the prime rib. He's a fussy eater and he really like the prime rib. So when he likes it then I know it's really good. Looked juicy and fresh. \n\nWe were stuffed with all this food. Packed up our leftovers but you can't leave this place without dessert. We shared the pecan pie. Oh my gosh. Your probably laughing right now but this is the best pecan pie. Had pecan pie from Texas and all over and this is the best I've had. It had a hard topping that most pecan pies don't have. A little chewy and not as sweet as most pecan pie. Crust is outstanding. Hands down yummy. \n\nSo the food was really really good. The service was also outstanding. Once we sat down our server was there for our drunk orders. Food was brought to our table really fast and they cleaned off our dirty dishes very quickly. We also had our server and owner check on us to make sure everything is okay. Everyone makes you feel at home just like in Texas. \n\nSo good food (aka little too much), good service, and good dessert. Enjoy and bring a wheel barrow to roll you out. It's that good.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lk58FNPtxmsCoTt43XekfA", "review_id": "WEencc8apEqYgm5fcL3wAQ", "text": "Excellent food and very friendly service. Had a prime rib sandwhich that was very tasty and was a large portion. Fun atmosphere as well. I'll be in again... Soon!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0FtlTCPyKB4rjuM7mK02Kw", "review_id": "gf7qTHzt9iJcwcw9_bd6cg", "text": "Came here with a friend for a dinner meal. The service was fantastic and the portion sizes were large. Got the prime rib. Have had much better but it was not a bad meal at all. Delicious appetizers. Worth the price.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "XonXXh-iRudhbzAqztUPKQ", "review_id": "rrQrl7UDN_DJqpMIsS2KYw", "text": "Errrthing in Texas IZ big! True to all the reviews, Texaz Grill is indeed a thriving local spot filled with the owners quirky character over its 25+yr history! all the waitresses provide that at home graciousness you'd expect from Aunt May. The food is down home scratch cooking in ginormous Texas portions. You'll likely not need a drink refill either as the water cups could drench 2! \n\nFried catfish is succulent and tasty no need for additional seasoning, while their staple chicken fried steak lunch portion could put one under food coma if finished. Great atmosphere and friendly banter keeps this joint alive and having a starbux across the street is extra kudos :)", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uRbF9JOrkuK0khJSm0DMhg", "review_id": "NFfYeyAe8Wa7o78lx6geZA", "text": "I have been going there since it was the Lonestar Steakhouse. I have also been to Texas and eaten at many a local diner. At one time the CFS at Texas Grill was not too shabby. Sorry to say it just isn't that good any more. Somewhere along the way somebody decided to skip any type of seasoning. As many other posts have noted, it is just flat out BLAND! The steak is actually too big for anyone's appetite but there's enough gravy for about a quarter of the serving. The breading is mushy with no flavor. I've had the real thing in Ft. Worth and let me tell ya...real Texas CFS breading is thick, seasoned and CRISPY! The gravy should not taste like wet flour. I suspect that somewhere along the way it was decided that they should cater to the senior crowd that can't handle anything seasoned or with flavor. After last week I must say it was my final visit in a 25 year span.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y1u87_WNmyCT5KH5Qma6Rw", "review_id": "yTp-F19LeTx7pAMG4PSt_w", "text": "My husband and I went here last night for dinner. So amazing! The biscuits and dinner rolls were very delicious too. My husband got the chicken fried steak and I got chicken fried chicken. We both liked mine more, but his was good. The mashed potatoes and gravy are delicious and smothered in gravy...yum! We left room for pecan pie which was very good too. Left with lots to eat today for lunch. Our server Helena was great! Very warm and sweet...the place was very welcoming and homey. Will go back! Great comfort food!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f8Sjy4lBySRew5Uc0Pgo_w", "review_id": "f4SXw863KT2EhcGdLzLQrA", "text": "went today for national fried chicken day absolutely amazing.  the largest chicken wings ever Kathy and I shared as a appetizer we only ate two because we also had lunch. briskets sandwich great ,rib eye mashed taters with gravy and corn superb. hope you keep the wings as a weekend thing thanks for a great experience always the best food and service", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y6T6_K29ksQMfocjl929HA", "review_id": "q_KYkjG0uEhW_4ZU9yJWqg", "text": "The difficulty of finding a place to park was the first problem we encountered at Texaz, but after circling the block we saw someone backing out, parked and went into the restaurant. The noise level was too high, but we had so much time invested already that we decided to stay. \nMy salad consisted of a mountain of lettuce on a plate that was too small for it. As I ate, bits fell off my plate no matter how careful I was. I gleaned so many pieces of lettuce from the table and my lap that I built a little hillock. When the waitress came for the plate I quickly scooped up the pile with my hands and put it on top of the remainder of the lettuce on the little plate. She asked me if I wanted a box for my \"salad.\"  Really. The lettuce mess was neither my fault nor hers, and I realize it is the server's job to clear the table, but it did happen on my watch so I would have felt churlish leaving it for her to clean up. She had liberally sown the floor with morsels of food fallen from over-filled plates being carried to diners, but least the hostess was constantly sweeping up the mess on the floor.\nAfter asking whether the rib eye or the New York would be the most tender I ordered the rib eye. When it came it took a monumental effort to cut it. I am strong, so I managed to hack off a couple of bites and finally complained that it was too tough. I was scolded for not ordering a filet in the first place and was asked if I would rather have that. It was a clumsy job of upselling, but I agreed to try one. As I waited for it to be cooked I couldn't keep from staring in morbid fascination at the ocean of gravy sloshing over the gunnel of the overfilled plate across from me. The so-called filet finally came and had the stringy texture of tenderized meat, not the buttery texture of a good filet, and it would have been a nice touch to comp me the difference between the rib eye and the filet, but I was charged the difference. The time to recommend the filet would have been when I first asked about tenderness, not after I had wrestled with the tough rib eye.\nOur visit to Texaz is not one we will repeat.\n\nPS Although we are seniors we would agree with the post below about the lack of seasoning. Some salt and a couple of squirts of Sriracha would work wonders.", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lQUXacyLlQyTGh3ta_Nx1Q", "review_id": "rHXvlJzR7-dp8_EdaJrNRg", "text": "Excellent chicken fried steak huge portions and aside from the parking issue an overall great experience and the service is from an era pre internet when people remembered what a social experience was all about try it you will be glad you did but remember to bring your appitite!!!!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "03HHh0TGW6ALQb5KKBoG_A", "review_id": "AIaEw38oW6GD9jgSdBjbnQ", "text": "The food is good, that's already been expressed. The service is amazing!!!! From the greeting, to bringing constant refills, to pleasing the children (nephew).  It's like going to a Deep South restaurant where the staff goes out of their way to make sure you're comfortable. It sounds cheesy, but I'll admit I was hesitant to go in this restaurant because it doesn't look friendly from the outside. So I guess my vibe reader was wrong. Oh- and great lemonade!", "business_id": "18TUn9oiW0k0yB6lheiOvw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 35, "useful": 23, "cool": 24}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "dBrPHVlA5cSngZjPbAd0Kw", "text": "When I was a little kid our neighbors sold Kirby vacuum cleaners. They were very high end, shaming our humble Hoover. Anyway, they had a German shepard named Kirby that I loved. So. Whenever I played \"dog\" I insisted my family call me Kirby. And they did. Along with crazy, freak child and Thumbelina. One night my mother even allowed me to eat my dinner on the floor! What was she thinking! So when I entered Pet Smart, I had this hankering to drop on all fours and start sniffing peoples' legs. But I'll save that for role playing night with Rickie. \n\nThe store is vast with everything you could possibly need. I headed right to the diaper aisle. Poor Emilie's bleeding through her little doggina. Found what I needed instantly. Headed to the dog food aisle and got a GREAT deal on Purina dog chow. And lest I forget the queen of our castle's snacks, grabbed another bargain bag of bacon strips....which really aren't all that bad on toasted bread with a little mayo and some sliced romas. \n\nWhen I can shop at Wag N Wash I do. I know this is the Wal Mart of pet stores. I wasn't greeted or offered any help by any one. The cashier was initially friendly and insisted I get a Pet Smart card. I declined. She kept persisting saying how I could save fifty cents today even. Seriously. Two quarters. Wow. She seemed real put off by my decision. I may have, may have uttered \"bitch\" as I left. Fortunately if she had heard me there was a dog right next to me.", "business_id": "_y7fd5kvoD0bVc6sgOoEGA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "GudUwh6EapiOn4umgKdJiQ", "review_id": "1c-DRGsP-t5AhIrF6eCacA", "text": "Grooming Salon\n\nI've tried many groomers thru out the the valley including other Pet Smarts and this one, is in my view, the best my two aussies have gone to.  \n\nPrice wise they are competitive, if not a little less than other groomers in town.  My dogs turn out perfect every time they go here.  Sylvia normally grooms them but  I've been happy with all of the groomers here.\n\nWhen I picked them up a few days ago, all the groomers and stations were busy, all of the dogs looked so picture perfect, I felt I was on a movie set featuring dogs.  \n\nThe shampoo they use, have my dogs coming out shiny and glossy -  wish my own hair looked this good.  The groomers all seem to like their jobs and are really into what they do.  Every time my dogs get groomed here they get compliments  from every one that sees them.", "business_id": "_y7fd5kvoD0bVc6sgOoEGA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HY9qpAamqLXFoa7xMwNntg", "review_id": "j6wL-RLudw3XcHFaDKnBdg", "text": "i went in to exchange my BRAND NEW, STILL IN PACKAGE aquarium filter, and was told that without a receipt, I would not be able to exchange it.\n\nthis goes for all aquarium products over $10.\n\nthe manager was surprisingly rude, and didn't even attempt to save my business as i walked out of the door with my money that i will never spend at this pitiful excuse for a pet store.\n\nCRAPPY!!!!!!!!", "business_id": "_y7fd5kvoD0bVc6sgOoEGA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "PoQOIZc2q5nud7uVz_jdjw", "review_id": "0nkptCK7uza58a2j0i5d9A", "text": "Re: Grooming Salon. Specifically, Katie, the cat handler.\n\nIt is near to impossible to find cat groomers in this town. Some vets offer the service but after today's visit to Petsmart I won't go anywhere else. So the deal is I have a demon cat. Well, she's lovely and adorable with me, but for some reason fears all pet workers. No clue why, nothing bad has ever happened to her. \n\nKatie works Tuesday through Friday and starts at 7am, which I can appreciate because no one else should have to witness the dramatics my cat puts on. I arrived after calling ahead to see if Katie could shave Josie's haunches, so as to avoid bits clinging to her backside (gross.)  Katie got an E-collar on Josie and told me she was going to have to scruff her while she worked, which was just fine with me because the cat was screaming like a murder victim and otherwise being embarrassing. In less than ten minutes the job was done (for only $6!) and Josie was back in her carrier like nothing happened. \n\nLook, I had a veterinarian tell me that if I brought Josie in for any grooming they would SEDATE her, and she also recommended I get her declawed, which I believe is inhumane. Maybe Katie considers what she does completely normal and reasonable, but she's the first professional who has worked with Josie...professionally. \n\nI know my cat is a total freak but I can't shave her ass myself, so thank god Katie is at Petsmart. Seriously.", "business_id": "_y7fd5kvoD0bVc6sgOoEGA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "D9tAV1jSZQ4GfTm0QJcTlA", "text": "When I need a more specialized pet item or food that I can't get at Safeway/Target/Walmart I come here.  On this trip I needed some enzyme based cleaner to treat an area some stinky stray cat keeps marking on my patio and I decided to transition my 14lb kitty from Iams Indoor Hairball/Weight Management to a more high protein food, Blue Buffalo Wilderness which they carry.  \nI have found that some of the items here are a tad pricier than the Target/Walmarts but they do have a bigger selection.  But I often find myself coming here if not in the mood to brave either location.", "business_id": "_y7fd5kvoD0bVc6sgOoEGA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YwsP21V2ATnquSHJqQj00Q", "review_id": "01uR0YrVv4m1T8-8kB3nAA", "text": "What can I say? Reliably stocked. I can run in with the kids (four-legged kids) and not have issues.  Good selection(s) of food, toys, and necessities.", "business_id": "_y7fd5kvoD0bVc6sgOoEGA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vktGo1HGeFVoIvZ1K34a_Q", "review_id": "qSOpm2xvc-6wcU0HOM9Trg", "text": "When I first got my puppy she was matted and had a string tied around her tail (whoever had her before had tried to crop it at home, I rescued her). Crystal has taken extra special care of my little girl from day one! My dog loves going to her, she gets so excited to see her. My pup always looks adorable when she comes back home! I always get very detailed report cards from Crystal, which means she's paying attention to my pup's needs. I discuss what's going on with my dog before the groom and Crystal makes awesome suggestions regarding whatever needs my dog has (i.e.. more conditioning in the winter, shorter cut in the summer, even which type of glucose she suggests). I send all my friends with animals to her, and now I'm doing the same with you! Hope your pets are happy and shiny!", "business_id": "_y7fd5kvoD0bVc6sgOoEGA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QdocxqA33EKLYBln-APUQw", "review_id": "P5RtOz9eBBprV_BCG9SryA", "text": "Finally got my Sheltie the other day; trip to PetSmart was unavoidable due to the essentials I needed to get that couldn't wait for online purchase. \n\nI was pleasantly surprised! I'd heard things about the prices - but  apparently there was some sort of sale going on and I was able to gather a plethora of puppy goodies for not a lot of dough. Everything seemed to be one sale! My puppy, needless to say, was very happy with me.\n\nMy one real qualm with this place was that we needed a dog tag, paid for a dog tag, and when we stuck it in the machine for the engraving, it came with a mandatory Petsmart logo. Sure, it may be genius advertising in disguise, but the idea that I'm paying the same thing I would online and Petsmart gets to sneak in a bit of free advertising makes me all snarly, especially when I'm subjecting my new beloved pet to be the billboard. Low blow, Petsmart; low blow.\n\nAside from that, I loved the product selection and the employees were friendly and very helpful. I also kinda dug the pet classes they held here, although I would love to see something more communal and less profit-based in the downtown Phoenix vicinity. Definitely go when they're having their sales; the prices for dog toys had been marked from $7-9 bucks per toy down to $2-4 bucks, and that in my book, is pretty OK.", "business_id": "_y7fd5kvoD0bVc6sgOoEGA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rLL7YKSJRyj9cVhiM_Y5pw", "review_id": "BJJel9zCTDl4Pkq87RHRrQ", "text": "this is a good place to get stuff like toys leashes and collars. they are more affordable than your small mom and pop shops. as far as dog food goes you are better off going to wag n wash they are at least 10 bucks cheaper if not more", "business_id": "_y7fd5kvoD0bVc6sgOoEGA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u-IdKmC7u9AFlypEPi_16g", "review_id": "sDOIcijSUSM_t3IhqdxjOg", "text": "went today was greeted as i entered also asked if i needed assistance when i looked lost and was able to find all things i needed i had a return from a different location they got that swapped in no time this location is clean and staff were way cool i would definitely suggest others visit if you live near this area", "business_id": "_y7fd5kvoD0bVc6sgOoEGA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HFzJb1EnBsB6fD5s-9fXUA", "review_id": "-KP77_WUmVW5_FW2B1C1cg", "text": "I brought my new puppy over to PetSmart to pick up some toys and clothes for him. The staff were very respectful and didn't touch my puppy without asking.\n\nWhen I put the puppy on the floor to see how he looked in something I put on him one of the staff knelt down to look at him...all the sudden this yellow snake comes right at the puppy from under a display thing. I stood there thinking it was fake, it was a couple days before Halloween anyway. The guy jumped back about 5 feet and I grabbed the puppy. No one wanted to touch the snake and I got a giggle out of seeing them all run around trying to find something to scoop it up with.\n\nThe only reason I don't give this PetSmart 5 stars is, well, because it's PetSmart and they are over priced...unfortunately.", "business_id": "_y7fd5kvoD0bVc6sgOoEGA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e_raEH6Y6fdS20UWGpZ5Nw", "review_id": "J_SThbTmnXx_zlhZIg9JuQ", "text": "This is our local Petsmart and we love it.  The training classes have been great for our growing Aussie, the grooming salon LOVES him and he always comes out looking handsome and dashing.  So clean... until he comes home and runs in the dirt.  Sigh.\n\nThey also carry the food that he can eat as he has a poultry intolerance.  I'm looking forward to the day that he's an adult and I have more options than one or the other puppy lamb & rice.\n\nKeep an eye on their sales, sometimes there are some great markdowns!", "business_id": "_y7fd5kvoD0bVc6sgOoEGA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vL5qcOSMlIpZyRoZVzzsjw", "review_id": "zaE8ThUgp-jHzeag7V5bzA", "text": "Pros: Clean, Friendly Staff\nCons: Where's the holiday dog clothes?!?!?", "business_id": "_y7fd5kvoD0bVc6sgOoEGA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D2XJrLrS3kC4rbm8k41P2g", "review_id": "M5dUmiRUgmIfXJsgewmV5g", "text": "I love this place! Mainly for their grooming team. We have brought our rescue dog, Hazel, in for the past few months and I cannot explain how great this team is. Our groomer, Crystal, is excited to see Hazel every time and treats her like she is her own. Our dog actually gets excited to go into Petsmart where previous places, she would turn and try to run out the door. The best part is that Crystal calls us and lets us know if it's been more than six weeks that she misses Hazel. It's usually about that time when our little Hazel is looking pretty shaggy and a great reminder to schedule that appointment. Smart on their end and helpful on ours! Keep doing what you're doing!", "business_id": "_y7fd5kvoD0bVc6sgOoEGA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "UA4tCJLG4Cug-fhi-7bysg", "text": "I had my dog groomed here over the holiday weekend (tried to get him in other places, but they were al booked). The experience was fairly good. The girls who worked there were friendly and the puppy came out smelling good and minus all his matted hair (just got him from the shelter). I would come back here, though, for the price i would prefer to support a local business (priced were about the same).", "business_id": "_y7fd5kvoD0bVc6sgOoEGA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hBFUTmbmnEC7oFYsveMi1Q", "review_id": "0RPOINURSFqa7aAPUJ08SA", "text": "I am new father to a lil pup Hemingway. I went to store for some tips on crate training and received far more knowledge then I went for. Deborah greeted my pup and I almost immediately. She was friendly and with her nutritionist background we got Hemingway (french bulldog)on a new diet. He had already been having stomach issues with food breeder had advised. Days on the food and he is already eating more, and he is having less stomach issues. She also followed me around carrying everything for us since he was too young to put down. She seriously saved the day and was a pleasure talking to. I would recommend he for sure.", "business_id": "_y7fd5kvoD0bVc6sgOoEGA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "THYIqfnLV54VZ_v2hCfq2Q", "review_id": "O19KVZCFqOBnaZJr3k_UTA", "text": "I love the salon.  I took my four month puppy there for his first time.  He was shedding and since he was a puppy he gets into stuff all the time so it was time to get rid of the stinky puppy smell.  They make the appointment process easy, they called Banfield Pet hospital to verify his rabies shot so he could go.  The check-in was quick, they told me what they were going to do and the exact time it would take.  It took 2.5 hours and they called to let me know.  When I arrived my puppy Jax was ready for a commericial, he looked great!  Upon leaving they give you a completed report card of how he did and some coupons for the store.  Wonderful experience, only thing I didn't see was a gratuity area on the charge slip.  Guess I'll need to bring some cash next time.  Thanks Petsmart grooming!", "business_id": "_y7fd5kvoD0bVc6sgOoEGA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RxfFQxUtSIGYwTKU_rvAeg", "review_id": "yziVJBhgcOv3pdC_7kfxSA", "text": "I feel like I am about to sound spoiled and whiny but I am still throwing a tantrum over my trip last night. You know when you have a craving for something, have to have it, make the drive out to get it and you can't get it? Well, there is my \"Waaaah\" moment from last night. I don't normally eat at Coldstone due my inability to control myself with ice cream, but I decided that what the hell, I was going to treat myself and the family to Coldstone. For me, I NEEDED to have the Mint Mint Chocolate Chocolate Chip. The Like It size because you know, a girl needs to watch her waistline. Yeah right! So, we get there and they are out of brownies. Seriously?????? You can't go to the Fry's across the parking lot to get some? For me, the brownies in that particular \"creation\" is the best part. Unfortunately, my second choice would have needed brownies, too! To be minimally fair, they did offer to replace the brownie with chocolate cake, but that was not a good substitute. I thought I might be able to salvage this by adding chocolate sprinkles, but apparently they don't even carry that. Seriously? Isn't that a requirement at an ice cream shop? To make a long story short, I spent $3.60 on a small mint chocolate ice cream. At that price, I would have enjoyed buying a tub of the same thing for the same price. And the rest of the family got what they wanted except for the one doing the treatng! Grrrrr...", "business_id": "xAVAqgpZOYYvP4BtfUInsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-9mljS0O9mwdOnGv-Oea3Q", "review_id": "ORnnC00AwVMfl9EjOssBpQ", "text": "I have to agree with the others, it's not much but a high priced ice cream stop. The concept was good when it first arrived on the blockmany years ago, but now I wonder why people keep returning. This was my 1st or maybe my 2nd visit to the Creamery, I think I went decades ago to the first one on Mill Ave. \n\nHowever for the $6 I spent on a medium scoop with mix-ins I am not impressed. The coupons given to me I will pass along to some friends' kids who may or may not ever use them.", "business_id": "xAVAqgpZOYYvP4BtfUInsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UZNeMvwshIjxIUunnDPZOg", "review_id": "6kLWpJDNMulMux8DaaJXgg", "text": "Their cake batter flavor is good. Look in the Sunday paper for 2 for $6 offers.", "business_id": "xAVAqgpZOYYvP4BtfUInsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "THYIqfnLV54VZ_v2hCfq2Q", "review_id": "lbZMnVpq_Ki2FVdnHUUKfw", "text": "Only one sentence needed:  Best strawberry shakes.", "business_id": "xAVAqgpZOYYvP4BtfUInsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "wNqwKWaRjClmcKsoJJRFow", "review_id": "5Lsa7NF5t9C4aydih4dQFA", "text": "I get why people dig Cold Stone- it's like Subway, but with ice cream and other goodies. I for one just like me some plain, good creamy vanilla ice cream without all the bells and whistles. What can I say? I'm a cheap date and easy to please for the most part so Cold Stone is not on my regular rotation.\n\nThat being said, I work with some ladies who while lovely have much more discerning taste and that is where Cold Stone comes to my rescue. Their Ice Cream cakes really are good so whenever there is a birthday or special occasion at work, I pop into Cold Stone and pick up a Coffee House Crunch (Coffee Ice Cream, devil's food cake covered in chocolate and topped with Heath bars). It keeps my ladies satisfied every time.", "business_id": "xAVAqgpZOYYvP4BtfUInsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "el_BsZHqhCZK_VG27TyPBA", "review_id": "uCkgysrHAFyR1cgqCldZWg", "text": "If you're in the mood for a nice cup of ice cream, Cold Stone will probably do the trick. I've never found anything too special about the place, aside from the pretty decent selection of toppings. I'll probably still stick with one of the frozen yogurt places out there - slightly less unhealthy, and usually a couple bucks cheaper.", "business_id": "xAVAqgpZOYYvP4BtfUInsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PgINUOMQqSpro4CF5xsziA", "review_id": "yk2GhJF1z0OiXMZBgYBahg", "text": "I just didn't feel welcome. It was a small place and that's no problem but I just was never comfortable here.", "business_id": "xAVAqgpZOYYvP4BtfUInsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nm2sywJHKJ4UjKkEUlgayw", "review_id": "fxVm7hstp39BP2HSqELmsQ", "text": "Well they where out of the large cups for shakes. So I got a medium and they still charged me for a large. The service and the shake where both mediocre at best. I will never go back to a cold stone again. Try churn on central at least when you hustled there you get good quality ice cream :-) lol", "business_id": "xAVAqgpZOYYvP4BtfUInsA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "_LEQt7oTVjiaXyVHK_MM7g", "review_id": "owGV6u3mSSh5d9pZZdR_8Q", "text": "Nobody's reviewed this place yet?? Probably because nobody knows it exists. I didn't know myself. I could barely even find the place.\n\nWhat a cool divey bar/restaurant. I along with my coworkers all ordered burgers and they didn't disappoint. While not the best burger I've ever had it was moist and delicious. Apparently the burgers are saturated in Burgundy while on the grill which gives them their flavor.\nFries do not come with, which is always annoying, but we ordered a mix basket with onion rings and fries and it was quite tasty. \n\nOnly down note; halfway through the meal my coworker claimed he found a long hair in his burger that he swore up and down wasn't his. Being a self-proclaimed \"goat\", he ate the burger anyway. I know this would warrant an immediate look of disgust and a one star rating by some....but shit happens. Hair gets in burgers. I'll give the place the benefit of the doubt. \n\nBut if you are repulsed by such things, I would encourage you to come here anyway if only to have a drink, the place is pretty cool.\n\nOh and they do not accept credit cards, so bring some cash if you do not want to be charged a $2 fee from the ATM offered inside.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wAm7i46tiGxSlxwTp4shjw", "review_id": "p15-cWYUwKzj7yBx1rPMbQ", "text": "Been going to Harvey's for years.  The place is a dump, but it is my kind of dive.  You have to get the Wineburger.  You won't be sorry!  One of the best burgers I've had.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "N0kRqmvfZOjKpCBMVbpItA", "text": "Ok, first time I was here was for lunch. I had the cheeseburger and it was one of the best hamburgers I had ever had. Noticed the pool, darts, pinball, golden tee, and ancient bowling game and thought I would take my friends back there and share this incredible place. \n\ntwo days later, for dinner and drinks, 3 of us went in and saw only one person working on a Friday night. She was cooking, bartending, handling money, scratching her head, shaking hands, cleaning bar tops, running dishes, etc.... did I mention she did not wash her hands once during this whole time? We ate our dinners, disgustedly, thinking how an inspector would shut the place down immediately if they saw it. She was entertaining, all over the place, yelling, throwing things, etc. I'm pretty nieve, and didn't know until my buddy told me that she was on meth at that time. So there we have it, a restaurant I thought would be a new favorite with a methead bartender that doesn't observe any food safety laws or regulations.\n\nI'll be getting my hepititis c test next week. (joking.... kinda)", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 8, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "qwu5B9anH4AlEtau0K-6aQ", "review_id": "b1auVZhkOH-Q_kExWwYeSQ", "text": "So me and my buddy (coworker who is hourly) decide to go to lunch today.  What's the catch?  We don't know where to go.  We decided to go somewhere we haven't tried before that was off the beaten path. Enter Harvey's. Er, well, actually we did the entering.\n\nWe get into the place and it is a narrow bar with a line of tables to the right. We sit. We wait.  Finally, after much gab, the Waitress/Bartender comes up to our tables and says 'Hi' then proceeds to stare at us.  Anticipating the usual question 'Can I start you guys off with something to drink'  I order an RC cola and my buddy does the same.  She recommends the Cheeseburger so thats what we get.  I also ordered a mixed basket because (FOR SOME STRANGE REASON) fries aren't included with the burger! THIS IS AMERICA PEOPLE!!!!!\n\nAlong with the burger and fries, we got a lot of time to chat.  and I mean a LOT.  They sure are generous with time!!! Eventually, I ask her to put it in To Go containers and they give us the fries and cokes free.\n\nAlso, just a side note.  Please eat your food before coming on to Yelp and reading reviews about the food you are eating.  Some of these reviews almost made me vomit... almost.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "bX2M7ERjL7HUvHLSExyUmw", "review_id": "dAe48duJ5IuGxikiSkj6mw", "text": "OK so I went with Chris T. here and here is the thing. . . I have a rule when it comes to food establishments and this place does follow suite. Most often than not the little mom and pop shop hole in the wall. . (( and this place is what I consider a \"dive / hold in the wall\". . )) usually have really good food. \n\nSo here is my review. And I will have to break it down into categories. \n\n---------Environment:****\nHere's the deal. If you enjoy tennis, chess, and polo. This \"aint\" your spot. If you are comfortable with wobbly tables, hard chairs the sound of beer bottles tossed into a trash can .  .then keep reading.  \nHarvey's Wineburger reminds me of Stag's Head bar. In case you don't remember that's the name of the place on Dukes of Hazard? Ok well the waitress was no where near the same looks as daisy but she had a mom and pop shop charm about her. Smiles and jokes were readily available. Chris T. and I were rather excited about possibly finding a new \"joint\" to hang out at and writing a good review. I ordered the Cheese Wineburger and Chris ordered the Super Cheese Wineburger. She mentioned something about the fries and onion rings because we would get more for cheaper or something. I didn't really hear but Chris said sure and that was good enough for me.  \n\n---------The Wait: ---------**\n\nAs we walked in the door it we found a dark bar with a grill on the left. We sat our selves hoping someone would notice. There were a couple people in there that looked like regulars chatting away about something to the line cook and I think that is what our down fall was. The food was late and the waitress right off the bat apologized as she gave us our to-go bag as we requested after franticly watching the clock. She tossed in the drinks and fries for free because of the wait.  There was a long wait for the order. I believe it was the cool jibber-jabbin to the regulars that hung up the order. \n\n---------The Food: --------- *****\n\nIf it came only to the food I would give this review 5 stars. The burgers were stacked high like it was going for a photo-op.  I like my fries a little crispy and thought they were perfect. I'm not into soggy fries. \n\nI have to make a comment on the other reviews. These are the ones about the lack of hygiene comments. This is referring to one night that they were extremely understaffed on a Friday night. I have to ask you if you ever worked in a restaurant.  I hate to tell you but that is more common than you think. Even when I worked in a 4 star restaurant at a resort. Ever watch Hells Kitchen.  .yeah. . Stick your finger in my food and see if the meat is done. . Thanks. .\n\nI have to say I have not made a final thumb up or down. Next time I go there for lunch \"and I plan on going back\" I will call ahead and order. My only issue with this place was the wait for the food. The staff was friendly in a down home manner.  The food was really good, and my only issue was the wait. \n\n---------Over all score: --------- ****\n look for another review at some point. I'm not firm on this. I will have to see if the time service issue is the same next time. \n\nUntil next time. . keep the groove and be cool.  .", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "W10N7lgoG9YshvHUC7wSdQ", "review_id": "MDlEV_dch7kspBaERPY7Ig", "text": "This place is The S%&t!!!\n\nYep, it's a dive and the sanity level can be questionable BUT\n\nThe burgers are awesome, in fact there is no need to order anything else.  The grill stays on so long as people are ordering food.  I have never once gotten sick from eating here.  They have a good pour, not crazy and not chintzy.  The price is right, there is ample parking and the staff are friendly.\n\nThe jukebox is a great deal.  I dare you to put a 5 in this eclectic machine.  Your selections will be playing long after you leave.\n\nI would not ever recommend Harvey's if you are on a time constraint.  This a place outside of time for you to hang back in when you have the time to hang.  It's laid back, sit down and let the bartender know you are there.  Everything else will take care of itself.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0g6TyhGJXvLQNr7d7LsDnw", "review_id": "qkEDdjWSxRBw4paWhPXBfQ", "text": "I  had the same experience as John V in that there was only one person working and \"She was cooking, bartending, handling money, scratching her head, shaking hands, cleaning bar tops, running dishes, etc.... read more \u00bbdid I mention she did not wash her hands once during this whole time? We ate our dinners, disgustedly, thinking how an inspector would shut the place down immediately if they saw it. She was entertaining, all over the place, yelling, throwing things, etc.\" on our day, she was so drunk/on it, that she poured at least half a bottle of wine on our burgers and side of onions, but they were tasty, the most yummy burger and sauteed onions (they ended up purple!) i've ever had. it was so delicious i forgot about how unsanitary the place was...to bad she's the only one who cooks the burgers like that, must be the altered state 'o mind. i'd go back again, after a few drinks.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "3VgHutPPmF3TbWwIzlSNCA", "review_id": "ep5qvZ1hSkU0AH6uNAJMCg", "text": "People really need to understand where they are going and the role the place is supposed to fulfill.  I find it funny that all three of the negative reviews mention how the food was great and the environment is chaos.  That is what they do at Harvey's.  Apparently everyone who went got Polly, who is ridiculously hilarious and a lot of fun, not on meth, not drunk, just really interesting from the chemicals produced inside her own head.  Personally, I prefer Monty, he is a sarcastic fifty-something Midwesterner who cooks one of the best burgers I have ever had (sorry, better than Polly), mixes a mean Manhattan, tells awesome stories and will simultaneously insult you, shake your hand and discount your drink.  When the bowling game is functional it promotes awesomely competitive tournaments and if you take over the jukebox the moment you arrive you create your own ambience.  Bring a friend, split the Super Wineburger with Cheese and an order of Chicken Fingers, leave happy.  Wash, Rinse, Repeat as desired. The only reason I would consider bumping it down a star is that I am normally a devout beer drinker and they only have Budweiser and something (I believe coors) light on draft.  Don't care, cheap cocktails and Midwestern bitterness save the day.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "YxRKHhhuWxX96_quP9Tgyg", "review_id": "iThnFvDWH3iRA5NDVV2VEQ", "text": "this place is sooooooooooooooooo GOOOD.\n\nthe drinks are awesomely cheap, and they have an atm to take out all of your money to spend on so much booze because they only take cash. \n\nmonty is probably the coolest bartender to have ever walked the earth, and he always tells us he missed us whenever we come back. he tells us strange anecdotes about his life, that are hilarious and involve things that would probably send most people to therapy. and he makes the BEST burger i have ever tasted. seriously the best burger i have ever tasted. the best. the onion rings are so good too. \n\nall the denny's waitresses from down across the street come hang out after (and before?) work. they have a couple of pool tables, and this sweet-ass old-school bowling game that costs like, a quarter and is old and made of wood, which instantly makes it awesome. and it sounds awesome. \n\nAND! if all that wasn't enough to make this the greatest bar ever, they also have twilight zone pinball, which is THE BEST PINBALL GAME OF ALL TIME. we have won so many free games on that thing. everyone probably gets weirded out because we play pinball wizard by the who on the jukebox while we play.\n\nexcept one negative. whenever monty (awesome) isn't working, some other cracked out babe works and she always closes the damn place at like 1, which is SO annoying (we're talking fridays and saturdays here--monty stays open til at least 2 even on tuesdays). and she always forgets our change and orders and everything else, really. and makes us feel like we're cracked out just by watching her.\n\nbasically, just go when monty is working (he looks like the guy painted on the wall next to the smoking area).", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "r2vglPGmMuyo1BqV91l56g", "review_id": "NiwfhtED_we_T6KUgO9uwQ", "text": "I have been wanting to try this place for a while once I realized that it was actually still in business and not an abandoned building. My friend told me they had great burgers and I was like damn that place is open.  Than I figured I would give it a shot because I love a great burger and supporting local independent businesses.    \n\nThe cheeseburger was great.  It looked like the standard size is 1/3 lb.  It had a great char on the outside and nice and juicy on the inside.  I got the mixed basket of fries and onion rings which is enough for 2.  If you read some of my previous reviews you know I don't like to share fries so you know this was a big size of fries and onion rings.  Another great thing is that it was inexpensive $5 for the cheeseburger, $4 for the hamburger and $4 for the rings and fries.  \n\nIf you watch Diners, Drive-ins and Dives on the Food Network they would refer to this place as a Dive and I think the people their would not mind.  The entrance was a metal door that didn't even have a door knob.  It was really dark on the inside and like most places in central Phoenix it was a small space.  It took about five minutes to get someone to notice us.  Once we got the attention of the waitress she was apologetic and seemed very nice.  The booths were really small and seemed to be made by someone who got a C in shop class.  The funny thing is about half way through our meal my girlfriend and I noticed that it was an about a 99% AARP crowd, even the employees.  I guess only the cool Gen X and Y know of the place.  \n\nI will definitely be back again and again!!!  \n\nP.S. BRING CASH BECAUSE THEY DON'T TAKE CREDIT CARDS!!!!!!", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zaMpyqjK3jFaYl9Sv-Q6yg", "review_id": "JhfxYaYl5TwC6acipXr8-A", "text": "I have read the reviews on here, and decided to chime in.  First off, I like Harvey's.  Do I go to Harvey's all the time?  Nope.  But I enjoy the burgers and the simplicity of the place.  I have probably been there 15 times over the past 3 years, so this is a culmination of all of those meals.\n\nEveryone talks about the decor (or lack thereof).  The inside of the place is DARK (especially when compared to most places in Phoenix).  When you leave the place during the day, make sure you have sunglasses.  After your eyes spend so much time adjusting to the lack of lighting, the sun feels like inmates coming out of solitary confinement for a month.  While the decor gets 0 stars from the Zagat type crowd, I find some sort of enjoyment with how beat down it is.  In fact, if they spruced it up, I probably wouldn't like it as much.  It is a true dive bar.\n\nThe service isn't great, but it isn't what I would call bad.  It isn't like they screw everything up, but it is a bit slow.  If you are in a hurry to eat (like most Americans on lunch hour), then maybe you should go to McDonald's across the street.\n\nFinally, the burgers.  They are great.  Quality meat, good cheese, and plenty of char.  I never found the food unsanitary, but I have also been to Brazil, so the food here is always more sanitary.  I am not a fan of the fries (got to Delux, Gordon Biersch, or Cafe Bink if you want truly great fries), but the onion rings are good (not as good as Ted's Hot Dogs, though).  I love the fact that they have RC Cola.  I have only had drinks there 1 time.  They make them stiff, and will impair your judgement quickly if you aren't careful.  They have a heavier hand in pouring than most college bars.\n\nOverall, I recommend it if you like dingy bars and a good burger.  Sure, there are better burgers in town, but this is pretty unique.  A little more seasoning could be used, but it isn't bad the way it is.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Oq5CYkB4dQE_wmPgHu51bg", "review_id": "VjgFFXnfvIqPiMqVUxnsxA", "text": "Running errands near Camelback a few Fridays ago, I found myself STARVING, yet having several more stops on my itinerary. The Yelp application on my iPhone (insert shameless plug here) showed that Harvey's was right around the corner, and with a swing of the wheel, I was pulling up to their dilapidated storefront. \n\nBeing alone, I bellied up to the bar, which was packed at 2:00 PM on a Friday. I still had work to get done that afternoon, so I had to stick with an RC Cola (yes, you read that correctly.....RC Cola). Let me just tell you that I was the only person in the place that didn't have a beer in hand. Happy hour (and the weekend, apparently) had arrived early at Harvey's. \n\nJust a quick moment on the very eclectic crowd that filled this place. On my left were two appliance repairmen. On my right was a gentlemen that was pushing 80. At the pool tables were a group of what looked like college kids. Their common bond was the beer they were all putting away. I immediately made plans to return on a coming Friday afternoon, with friends in tow, and be a part of this very diverse, day drinking crowd. \n\nNow, onto the food, which is why I stopped by in the first place. I wasn't sure what a \"wineburger\" is and I can't fully say that, even now, I understand. All I know is that I ordered their standard wineburger and that it was grilled fresh for me, right at the bar. \n\nThe burger took about 15 minutes to cook and I could pretty much watch them prepare it. The same person that took my order (and delivered beers to all my fellow patrons) prepped and cooked the burger. It was fresh ground meet, pressed into a patty and they regularly pressed it into the grill with her spatula. Ultimately, it was served up on a fresh bun, which crisp lettuce, onions pickles, and melting cheese. \n\nLet me tell you that this burger was FRESH. Grease was still dripping off the sides of it. There were cracks in the edge of the burger, where they had been pressing it down into the grill. I actually had to wait a couple of minutes to eat it, as it was still TOO hot. I'm not sure of where you're going to go and get a burger that is cooked that fresh, right in front of you, and then immediately handed to you. Probably one of the freshest hamburgers that I've ever had prepared (in which I wasn't actually grilling it myself). \n\nThe onion rings were straight out of the boiling oil and too hot to eat. (I'm sure my doctor does not approve of this meal). All the condiments I could ask for were delivered promptly. The burger was hot, with just the right amount of grease, and full of flavor. This was as close to home-made as you can get.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "y86bexJBiTZ7WrCTE3G6tw", "review_id": "OoPUJZGAuKd4pE3-vBUWyg", "text": "Yup, I'm a fan!!  Seriously, how have I never been here.  My friend used to live in the area and she told me about 6-7 years ago that this place was good.  It just looks kinda scary from the outside.  I mean I felt like once I walked in, the music would stop and everyone would look at me.  I climbed that mountain and finally visited with the BF last Friday.  We almost turned away because we didn't have cash on us, and didn't feel like hitting the ATM inside, I mean we got back in the car, talked for a second and then said what the heck!  \n\nWalked in to a tiny little place with a LONG bar!  There were probably 4 people at the bar, and 3 people in the game room playing pool.  They had the classic MLB game on, it was like Blue Jays and Astros, funny uniforms! It was maybe 2pm.  So the bartender says, What can I get for you?  My dumbazz says \"Can I see a menu\", this is where the music would have stopped.  WHOOPSY, there really isn't a menu, its kind of like a snack bar, where you look up, make your choice and its done.  Burger or Dog, Fries, Onion Rings or both!! DUH!  The bartender was nice though, I wanted draft the BF wanted bottle so he suggested I get a small pitcher, it's the cheapest way to go...SOLD! Don't have to pull my leg, thats for sure!  \n\nSo, I ordered the cheeseburger, and the BF orders the gigantic chili burger, which was reduced to the smaller one by recommendation of the friendly bartender. BF sort of put up a fight, but the bartender assured him it would be plenty and if not, the next one was on him.  This turned out to be plenty for him, and I was thankful too, we had a long night ahead of us.  Much to our surprise, although I'm not sure what else we were thinking, bartender grabs a handful of meat slaps it on the flat top smooshes it down, and thus our burgers were born and cooking.  I mean, for real?  Man it was soo good, greasy yes, but everything a burger should be!  The last bite of course was the best, it had me looking for my other half, since I always cut those suckers in half.  I don't eat burgers often, but I can't wait to take my dad here, I might have finally found one place in town he's never been too.\n\nWhile we were finishing up, a couple came in and sat next to us, who appeared to have just finished a golf game.  They ordered shots of Patron, I don't know how we got out without doing one with them.  The lady on the other side of us was getting her car washed next door so she said she comes in every time.  It was funny because the guy next to her, was hitting on her, and instead of asking her what she did for a living he asked her what her talents were!!  FUNNIEST thing ever!  Anyway, great place, great dive bar atmosphere!  Casual is as casual does.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2FiNCj5rM3nF0qgaWf86Gg", "review_id": "6ZIEcgLi-82rqKT8VoVztQ", "text": "This is one of those places that is hard to quantify. \n\nThe atmosphere is dark, dreary and dirty and our waitress was tweeking.\n\nThe burgers are very good, no doubt about that. Every else sucks though; the  fries are bland, even the soda tasted stale and watered down. \n\nI can't comment on the beer as I didn't have any. \n\nThere's nothing like a good dive bar/restaurant. Unfortunately, this is just a dive minus the positive adjective. \n\nThe burgers are good enough to merit a 3 start in my opinion.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oXkbuOiN9HDS3WgOQONfRg", "review_id": "W6Xj0G0AZdyNwY5tXAorRw", "text": "Wineburger is one of those places you know you can go to when you need a decent bite to eat at a fair price.  The cheeseburger is decent - standard bun, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and cheese (no onion for me, thanks)... but little flavor.  My lunch companion said she tasted the flavor of the red wine but I couldn't.  The fries were surprisingly good, and the basket was enough to feed at least three people.  My iced tea was strangely bland, watered down, and sour, but not entirely unpleasant.  Our waitress was really good, though - attentive, friendly, and all-around pleasant.  Another important thing to note is they are a cash-only establishment.  They do have an ATM, though.  I don't think I'll ever find myself craving a burger from Wineburger, but if I find myself around 16th St. & Camelback without any other options, I'll likely stop in for a quick bite.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gcyEUr4DXcbjnGRAWFtfAQ", "review_id": "Wwx4sWyJqn-p03qQL2d2KQ", "text": "If your looking for ambience or atmosphere, turn away. If your looking for a fantastic burger then this is your bag. I'd recommend takeout, that way you can enjoy the awesome burgers in a nice environment. When I first walked in, I felt like I was in Cheers and WAY out of place. I'm no rookie to the local hole-in-the-wall restaurant, so it didn't bother me so much. I ordered the normal Harvey Burger. The bartender/cook/probaby owner or something, pulled out the patties (which had been marinating in red wine and garlic, yum) and slaps em on the flat top grill. He then squirts on even more red wine as the burgers are cooking. I don't recall the price, but it wasn't too bad. Overall, great burger.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_GVAV2LjUWEs9fGjslex_A", "review_id": "lpBlRZx0ayka8Y4kWp7zwg", "text": "This is the second time that I've been in this place and it hasn't changed in the last few years.  This place is a bit on the scummy side but the burgers are good.   I'm sure there are better places to go but the prices are fair and the service is always friendly.   \n\nI'm a fan but it will be another few years until I'm back again.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-9mljS0O9mwdOnGv-Oea3Q", "review_id": "mWWGi91i3wwn8F1WYmiGeQ", "text": "This is what I call a real dive bar. And truth be told I like to find a hole in the wall or dive bar to sometimes escape to. Yet I'm certain this one has probably seen better days. \n\nThe bartenders are nice folks, the regulars I met were pleasant people and even friendly. The well liquor is rather bad, so I guess that makes the happy hour prices fair $2.50 for well drinks & $2 for beer. \n\nThey serve food but I didn't try anything. Overheard they were having some cooler problems so I decided to pass. Most of what is on the menu will set you back about $8 bucks. But I saw that their burgers are hand formed not the frozen pressed blocks of beef so they might be as good as some people report.\n\nThey have really nice TVs and a few of them if you wish to watch something. \n\nBut even though I want to like the place for being a dive bar steps from Camelback Road and holding on, truth is I have been to better dive bars with better menus and well drinks. Hang in there Harvey's.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pEVf8GRshP9HUkSpizc9LA", "review_id": "J4X3QsrnpLNa94AV4WcKXQ", "text": "Interesting place - the bartender and cook were so friendly!  The burger was good, but not great!  The locals at the bar were quite a mix of people - interesting for people watching...", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Fvr8RmAQ4z1E7Ca1CA8mQA", "review_id": "ct-kWxUZ-ubtVZX6sHj57w", "text": "Don't let the looks fool you, the grill is great here. The Reuben is as good as any I've had. I like it here to get out of the bright desert heat and have a cold draft to cool my heels for a few. The specialty is the Weinburger grilled 'ground chuck soaked in wine' on an ample bun. They've been around for a long time for a reason; lots of personality.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qK6qbqXcZDn0fz8Dr5Ex8w", "review_id": "Skfxjh4g1mQUYum5OdmKqw", "text": "That old bar smell.\n\nThis goes way beyond dive bar.  I commented to my friend about the couple on barstools, 'those two are \"leaving las vegas'!\"   \n\nDoes any establishment need 40 taped up signs warning the would-be patron of their rules:  \"NO CREDIT CARDS\" --and someone wrote by hand, 'EVER'.  and \"NO GUNS\" and multiple \"NO SMOKING\" \n\nI ate the burger and I lived, though the meat tasted old I figured it was soooooo overly cooked that I probably was safe.\n\n...Jesus!  I just read the review about them having cooler \"problems\".", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "uh0YMuJ0Cx0IaMOf_pEvxw", "review_id": "NUl1cPl1StFJlUfgoLyTaQ", "text": "The menus are greasy.\nThe burgers are greasy.\nThey only take cash. \nReal cheese.\nThey'll let you drink the cooking wine if you ask nicely/persistently.\nThe beer is cheap.\nGood soda syrup/carbonation ratio. \nMonty is A W E S O M E. \nSleazy, sad, and mostly dark. \n\nThe bottom line here is that this place predates your Delux burgers, Fatburgers, Vig uptown or downtown, or bougie artisan pizza joint by possibly a thousand years. Alas, this is true Phoenix- the Phoenix that existed when we were acres of orange groves, palm trees, peacocks, canals, and farmland. Way back when Phoenix was modestly larger than Palm Springs and a burger was a burger. \n\nAnd if the state of affairs at Harvey's bothers you, well, then it may be time to look inward my friend. :)", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Uhw_wKIajsPxVath7Kodlg", "review_id": "w-9yRqWMoPNJRrYWTq8oDQ", "text": "Yes, it's a dive bar. But it's one of the most interesting dive bars I've ever been to.\nThey only have 2 beers on draft, and only about 10 items on the menu. But it's just such an interesting place to hang out and play pool, darts, pinball, or the old bowling machine.\nThe staff are always very friendly (although some are a bit more wild and crazy than others).\nAll in all, the best dive in Phoenix.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P_ASHB1J3cnOwMa7BJN3gA", "review_id": "GR6PB7jJL1uf8TSgfQViRQ", "text": "Recommended by a co-worker, and out looking for some grub I decided it was worth a shot.  Definitely a dive as described, but reasonably full so I stayed.  The service was a little slow, and the food kind of blah, but the cheese wineburger was decent if bland.  The chili cheese fries came out on a huge plate and the fries were not great, the chili tasted like it came from a can, but the cheese and onions were real and fresh.  I didn't realize it was RC Cola, which I did not enjoy, but the price was good and it was an interesting place to sit and people watch.\n\n/overheard \"I don't do anything downstairs!\"", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "el_BsZHqhCZK_VG27TyPBA", "review_id": "Nrj2bUsFajDVu2XLXjLrAw", "text": "Kind of a depressing dive bar - not really my kind of hangout.  If I liked the burger, I'd recommend only ordering it to go.\n\nI went with a patty melt, and was not impressed.  The whole cooking with wine concept may seem like a good idea, and it does make for a slightly interesting flavor, but I wouldn't call it good.  Aside from the wine flavor, the meat wasn't very good anyway, just like the other fixins and the fries.  Combined with the atmosphere and general grungy feeling (I don't know how sanitary the place is, but I wouldn't bet on it passing inspection), I definitely won't be back.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iBI6tuNFT6we5zTBqC7kcA", "review_id": "1CIVh-Vdx675uzJz2Aa3Dw", "text": "As the saying goes, don't judge a book by its cover...we walked into this place having many stereotypes like oh man, its gonna be a dive bar or u know...we're gonna be the only asians eating at this place, but it was GREAT. The lady at the bar was extremely nice and she even cooked our wine burgers right in front of us! Might be a poor man's version of benihana but whatever! still worth it! Definitely worth going, we went there everyday for 2 weeks straight, the wine burgers are delicious, and surprisingly so are the chili dogs! and very economical too! Awesome place", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 8, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "OJ4FQEvd2h8QXCMHwCostg", "review_id": "qoTv75VHNGq_uUdgdQ5-Gg", "text": "I am a dive bar expert.  I love me a good dive bar.  The darker and older the better.  The surly regulars on the fringes of society are my people.\n\nThis place is shit.  Not 'The Shit'.  Actual shit, as in a piece of crap.\n\nWe ordered wings, after the bartender bragged how they were the best in town, and the regulars started laughing about how they just cooked a bunch of fish they caught locally in the frier, and that our wings were gonna taste fishy.  Not in a \"we're fuckin' with you\" way, but more of a \"we have no sense of self\" way.\n\nHomo say what!?!?\n\nThey did taste fishy!  We each ate only one.  Everyone was having a great time about it.  We left an entire plate of uneaten wings, and nobody gave a shit.  Fine, no problem.  \n\nWe finished our beers and left.\n\nEven if the wings weren't trouty, they were way too big.  Bigger isn't better in the case of wings.  They aren't actually buffalo wings, and shouldnt resemble some bloated and abused fictional beast.  They should be from chickens.  SMALL CREATURES CALLED CHICKENS.\n\n\nThe end.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4My3PnGfcKM1mVr9jIVCFQ", "review_id": "_rc8oQaZ0O2RASGCXPaj0g", "text": "Dive bar with original bar food.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4mr5Ys9VKe87c_kgpRbQ0Q", "review_id": "G8_BQ7yQNkiEtUqj1GFQIg", "text": "I've only been here twice and both times have had a good experience! The guy who we ordered food from was friendly, kind, and prompt. I think he could tell we were newbies, in fact, i'm sure he could tell. We ordered drinks, and then later ordered burgers and a side of onion rings to share. The onion rings were super delicious (i may be biased though because they are my favorite fried food!) and the Burgers were pretty darn good too for a dive bar. I think everyone should at least give them a chance if you like divey bars, good drinks, and yum-bar eats.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BrONhIA5hzsSnb8Ruk1j3A", "review_id": "_GGZ7649pD3v1kYYoS_sAw", "text": "This gets a 5 Star Dive Bar rating because it excels at things that make dive bars great:\n\n1. Cheap booze.\n\n2. Great food. Also cheap. Go for the burgers.\n\n3. Jukebox with a solid 70s, 80s, and 90's selection.\n\n4. Games. Pool, darts, and a vintage bowling arcade.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "45V7-1r79DEG0HbuaKYIlg", "review_id": "wWAlAO4zG_EdzyDmjVlGXw", "text": "Now accepts plastic!  Now accepts plastic!  Did you hear me?  Harvey's now accepts plastic!\n\nI've lived around the corner from Harvey's for a little over 4 years now.  I had lunch there once in the mid 1990's, and went in to watch a Suns playoff game a few years back when my friend was decked out in Spurs gear and we were nearly lynched at Half Moon.  Quick lunch with a girlfriend who was in the mood for a burger about a year ago.  \n\nWhile I love, and I do mean LOVE a good dive bar, this place scared the crap out of me.  I'm young, not hideous, female, and not of the meth-head variety - so not only did I not blend, but I felt targeted.  Sad, really.  The ONE bar within easy drunk stumbling distance from my house, and I wasn't happy going there.  During a weekday for lunch was more or less okay.  But evenings are when the freaks come out.  And I don't mean the freaks like me.  I mean the dangerous crazy ones - not just the fun crazy ones.  There's a difference!\n\nWell, enter the new roommate.  He was disinclined to believe my review, and insisted we go.  I resisted until late Saturday night, when he came home at 1am and insisted I get dressed so we could go there for an hour.  Maybe I was tired.  Maybe I needed a change of pace.  Whatever the reason, I gave in, got dressed and we walked over to Harvey's.\n\nYAY!  According to Echo, the bartender (yes, it's her real name.  her parents are hippies like mine), the owner has been working hard to improve the place (read: clientele) for over a year.  It shows!  \n\nEcho is three shades of awesome - the perfect gal to be running the bar!  Easy smile, quick wit, great sense of humor and the talent to mix a great drink while cooking any of the grub from the menu.  She is a one woman show and pulls it off like a champ!\n\nJune drink specials included $2.00 Beam 5 Star bourbon, Yukon Jack, and I don't remember what else.  I asked for a bourbon and coke, the roommate asked for his bourbon neat.  (Brave - cheap bourbon *needs* to be cut with something!).  The pour is solid and consistent  Oh, and did I mention you can get a mixed drink, anytime day or night for just two bucks?  For $2!!\nTwo drinks for me, two shots for him, a beer chaser for him and a cheese wineburger split between us.  Under $14!!  Holy hell, it's cheaper to drink here than it is at home!\n\nAnd at home - we don't have the entertainment of the other patrons.  Like Cowboy who would do the splits on demand.  And suggest my roommate go through the needed steps for a game of \"rodeo\" with his girlfriend. You just can't make this up!\nOh - and he bestowed slightly drunk me with a new nickname.\nApparently, I am a \"prick ass bitch.\"  I don't know how he meant it, but I am taking it as a compliment and will wear it with pride!\n\nOh, yes.  I will certainly be back!  A LOT.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Uo5f4qhP0122j71IcJ1EOg", "review_id": "DdtkPV_Mq6MsfRLo06ZrzA", "text": "A solid 3, maybe 4.   I'll go 4 just because of the overall visit (friendly staff helped rate, burger not).  Here's the rundown.\n\nDive Bar, yep, that's good!   No pretty decked out chain or Sdale trend concept.  Ordinary bar, check, TV's with the game on, check.  Friendly wait/server staff, check (really nice hard working folks).  Did I say really nice hardworking folks (really good to see in this day-and-age).\n\nBurger (the focus of my quest).  Just good, not great; darn it all, I was hoping for the meca of Cow.  3 on the Wheeler Rater sadly enough.... A better bun could have brought up the rating.  The cow itself was good, but not something that I'd remember; again, darn it!  Oh, the frys and onion rings were good....\n\nI'll come back.  I like the place and the \"feel\" of it.    It's withstood the test of time, so my rating won't hurt the place:-)", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zTs4os3QZMQGJNv5IyhGPQ", "review_id": "SpiGqOm4DWTiAmhL9Okakw", "text": "Best burger in town for the price.  A well cooked 2/3 lb burger for under 7 bucks.  Good potato salad as a side.  Sort of a dive, but friendly, with two pool tables.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ChasWJt6OMCsIpPg4Uly8g", "review_id": "ulVoyBUG-DmxwJC_mJv0ng", "text": "This place is great! The staff is very friendly & the food is great for the price. Not to mention awesome drink specials ($3 for Grey Goose anyone?), and the bartender pours with a heavy hand. \nVery eclectic music and fun arcade games, though we didn't play any. Being it a dive bar, I had my reservations of the clientele in the place, but when we all joined in for a group rendition of some 80s love songs, I knew it was all good.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vwzOufXzDt00smqtelrr6g", "review_id": "MQH0pNBp6cWusLUpy8kLqA", "text": "New owners..would not honor living social deal. Place is scary looking. This is a real dive and I mean a BIG dive. We left and did not eat since they would not honor the deal, but you might not want to go there when the sun goes down.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "wNqwKWaRjClmcKsoJJRFow", "review_id": "K8bAE0FgV2jGod34RTZNug", "text": "This is a GREAT place to come to hit rock bottom after a long night of drinking.The first time I wound up at this place I was already plastered and someone thought it was a good idea to pop in here for \"just one more\". It was fun because we were messing around in the game room adjacent to the bar and dining area. They have pool and shuffleboard and this VERY old retro bowling game with plastic pins. It really was good times. They have a good jukebox and we wound up slow dancing to \"Wonderful Tonight\" with the smell of rancid grease in the air right as it was last call. \n\nNot quite as enjoyable when you're sober and/or it's still daylight.  I've been back a few times and each time have thought \"God, how did I end up back here???\" We actually came for food and drinks one time. Against my better judgement and because no one with me cared to intervene, I ordered a chili dog. Needless to say my intestines were doing gymnastics for the next two days trying get the horrid thing out of my system.  So I strongly advise against eating here. I am by no means a healthy eater but I think I've discovered my grease threshold here at Harvey's. \n\nMuch like a trip to Walmart at Christown, I always feel a desperate need to bathe after I visit Harvey's. The drinks here however are VERY cheap. If you're short on cash and just need to knock back one or two you'd probably be OK here.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wtUoL4HryCAGEiCx6hf4eA", "review_id": "CYU3jg4ZnFfU4LCqUcoNYA", "text": "Came here one night after dinner at Durant's. COMPLETELY different scenes but this place is fun. Great service and cheap drinks. If you're looking for a high-class joint; this def aint your place-but if a chill neighborhood bar is what you're after, I highly recommend it.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 1, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "rjlb-7-JcmM6fR64ZpyTug", "review_id": "BALS1pSx_3N7z4PsA4S2Dw", "text": "I don't know how you people can hate on Harvey's. Do you not want a place to go to when you don't want to try hard ... or at all? It's cheap. It's fun. It's the one place I would go in public wearing Uggs. \n\nSometimes I just want to go somewhere where the real alcoholics hang out, or as I like to call it: judge free zones. \n\nIf you are a lady and are relatively attractive (ok, if you are a lady), someone is going to buy you a drink. Maybe even several drinks. Sometimes that is nice. Sometimes that is creepy. You get both kinds at Harvey's. Get what I am saying? I carry a knife/wine bottle opener and some mace for protection when I come to this joint. Not kidding. Once I couldn't find my little wine bottle doohickey, so I brought an actual kitchen knife. You just never know.\n\nYes, my friends think I am weird.\n \nBack to Harvey's. I only have one gripe to pick. The new jukebox. Songs are sometimes a dollar. One song ... one whole dollar. What are you, iTunes? Give me back the old jukebox where songs were 25 cents.\n\nAlso, I don't care what anyone says. Harvey's burgers are freakin' awesome. Sometimes I crave them and then feel sorry for myself.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "VaF6q4YwuSxY6VtJEHmPxQ", "text": "Just to be weird, I have only gone here for lunch. With Groupons.\n\nAll I can say is that a) the burgers are good b) it's so blatantly anti-yuppie that its actually appealing, and c) I need a leisure suit and a mid-70's Dodge to do this place right.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f5DSsK2w-b0xQVyz8lZACw", "review_id": "RZpOSiq0_iZB9nNhzBY7mQ", "text": "Been there a ton of times over the past 30 years. Same great burgers and fries, people, choice of bud and bud lite...  Its a dive. Great place to go for lunch but maybe not the best place to impress the ladies. 8)", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NA-xPBO1yDcMlwRd9fPQDQ", "review_id": "4ERDCIAHb6xwlh9e85n9Cw", "text": "I've passed this place hundreds of times, and finally came here for dinner on a Saturday evening.  This place is an unapologetic dive with a unique charm.  They do have a fun \"game room\" with a pool table and other bar games.  The menu is fairly limited to burgers, fries, and other traditional bar fare.  They also only have two beers on tap, Bud and Bud Light.  \n\nI ordered the 1/3 lb. wineburger and a side of fries.  The burger was tasty but nothing to rave about.  They served a generous portion of fries, which, like the burger, were good but not outstanding.  Surprisingly the service was excellent, which may be due to it being a slow night.  The server/bartender/cook was very attentive, asked about the burger, made sure I always had a drink, and even repositioned the TV so I can better watch a preseason game.  \n\nOverall, it was a good experience (3.5 stars if Yelp allowed halves).  The food is good (between quality fast-food and a trendy restaurant), the prices are more than reasonable, and the service was great.  If I go back, I would definitely try the 2/3 lb. burgers, which looked like a better choice.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "28i9BnGOUpL4z4HJC18gfg", "review_id": "65Qfl6BSAtgWDQ_J8q3eqA", "text": "We stopping in on Friday about 5:00 just to check it out. Harveys is a neighborhood dive. It felt like Cheers when we walked in. People at the bar (customers) said Hi and the waitress was right to us with menus and very friendly. OK, don't expect much in decor. The tables are sticky, like when the varnish is sticky and you can never get it clean enough to not be sticky. We had drinks very nice martinis. The bartender is a pro. I had a BLT, thin sliced bacon, crispy and just the right amount and my partner had a burger, both were excellent. \nAs we left the bar crew all said bye as well as the staff. I liked the folks there.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F42m3NtTix9189K1lDspZA", "review_id": "auptshxGSVq9kiTK6ZhIeA", "text": "Stopped in for my post-workout bowl of Chili and pitcher of beer and was IMPRESSED! Didn't want fancy- I was in my gym clothes. If you love a dark dive with really good food and prices this place is for you... The cook was visible and very friendly as well and the bartender was cool. The ladies was acceptable. The only thing missing was a smoking patio. I'll be back!", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dRfuAF1X90yB-B8jTaqutg", "review_id": "mkYcXlETlXCP2D8MG9Wk2w", "text": "DIVE bar, tiny bathroom that will make you feel like you're on a submarine.\n\nNow that that's out of the way--the beers are dirt cheap and the signature WineBurger is downright delicious.  Servers are friendly.  This place should be on the short list for anyone in the area that wants to eat out or drink with friends on a budget.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "moEOEgj21Y01onne1PhSBA", "review_id": "bW6938EQ1W86htrlDD2cMw", "text": "I love this place.\nIts a great, chill place to go. All the bartenders are super friendly and I never have to wait to get a drink, shot or food. Not only is the staff friendly, but so are all the customers.\nThe wineburgers are delicious and the baskets of onions rings and fries are huge, definitely share with someone!", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "Bit-ktIrDA1dTAIEcJI-6g", "text": "I finally got around to coming here last night, and I really like it!  I knew what I was getting into because A) I've been to the original wineburger at 19th ave and Bethany Home already, B) I've read the reviews and C) I knew that these two places were originally started by a pair of brothers many years ago.\n\nWalking in, its a real divey type place.  Wood paneling on the walls, simple no frill tables and chairs, with limited decorations and dimly lit.  It's set up exactly like its sister location the original wineburger, with half of it being a bar with chairs and tables, and the other half being a pool and congregating area for those that want to do more then sit and hang on the bar.  I also saw a pinball machine, which was pretty cool as well.\n\nThey have a few TV's hanging from the walls behind the bar with a variety of sporting events on for you to watch. Granted, I'm not a huge sports fan, but it's better then staring off into space or what not.  I sat at the bar, since I felt more comfortable there, and there wasn't to many people in here, so there was more then enough seating for me. I felt really comfortable here, and didn't feel like being around a million people anyways.\n\nThey have great beer and alcohol specials during happy hour, and they have a decent menu of items to choose from. Prices are great, and the bartender here was really super cool.  Him and I chatted throughout my meal and I really enjoyed the conversation.  I went with the Jumbo Hot dog, and it was tasty...charbroiled and all, I really liked it here.\n\nIf you want a low key night out, go check this place out. Divey, dark and not half bad. Will be back in the future. I think I like it here better then I did at the original one.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZwWTEcurs8oJmZY9pfMG_Q", "review_id": "Ay6kjs_0zGlz6ONCdMucmA", "text": "About two years ago I was out here for work and I stop in here maybe by change maybe because I saw a Yelp review, but we can go for the second.  This is a total dive bar.  They have these small pitchers for when you want two beer but dont want to come back up so often.  But even better than the food and drinks, they have Duck pin bowling.  It is like a small single lane bowling alley right in the bar and it is the great bar game ever.  I was staying 45 minutes away in North Scottsdale last time I was in town and drove here just for a beer a couple quick games.  It sounds odd, but so much fun.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FOPR4H_FQ2qmmwVvaZBSfw", "review_id": "jM-7FLK8oS7e0RsV_Ukvlw", "text": "What's not to love about a classic dive? Do you like:\nCheap beer?\nFantastic people watching?\nDuck Pin Bowling?\nAwesome griddled burgers?\n\nSure, it's not much to look at, interior or exterior, but it's good fun all around.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "o8J-ergbGYjrUy85I_rxzw", "review_id": "S-JLnX0sn22r72Icr-BnEA", "text": "Don't let the dive bar interior put you off. Even as we walked in, a bar fight was about to happen, but that just added to the experience, right along with the sticky tables and low lighting.\nThe waitress/bartender was really nice and both my mother and I got the burger and fries with sodas. The cook came over and asked us if we were sure we didn't want any add-ons so we just told her to throw some mushrooms on mom's and bacon on mine. She was a proper hole-in-the-wall fry cook with big hair. If laws didn't prohibit it, I have no doubt she'd have a cigarrette hanging from her lips.\nThe food was a surprise. While extremely greasy (you're getting a burger and fries so never expect less), it was also extremely delicious. Perfecly seared, thick-patty burger (with a unique tartness from the wine) on fresh bread with nice thick-cut bacon and great fries. It came with some onions and lettuce to top, also fresh. \nA perfect example to never judge a book by its cover. There's a reason this place has won some \"best of\" awards.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bhG2Zbb1ec0zGCgiOSJ5bg", "review_id": "C1LLG0YdL580r-MeVq_xYw", "text": "Great cheap burgers\nFantastic people watching\nSit at the bar to watch them cook and to mingle with the crazy regulars\nGame room with pool table and pin bowling.\nGreat place to watch a game\nGet grilled onions on your burger", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sQTvI2N_WT5m60ZUbTMCMQ", "review_id": "9L5FlrK37UFykKpCUaJErQ", "text": "This place is everything a dive bar/burger joint should be.  Open late with cheap beer and greasy burgers.  Not a fan of the chili they use for the fries though.  Service was super friendly, and the burgers are cooked where everyone can see...kinda good, since you would expect some iffy situations in the back if you couldn't see exactly what they were doing to your food.\nI'll be back, it'll be a guilty pleasure.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pkgYy4PBrVCT6H0sILmTvA", "review_id": "jOt3L2UI8HnK6GogXQSsvQ", "text": "I wanted to love it so much!! I don't  mind the divey old school feel, I just felt the burger was not all it's cracked up to be. It was juicy, but under seasoned, so it didn't have much flavor. The other thing I didn't like was the cold bun that seemed like the cheap pack from the grocery store. \n\nThe fries and onion rings were good and I like that they serve them with ranch. \n\nKudos to the waitress/bartender/cook!! She was working hard and seemed to do a great job juggling everything.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BlivVzHUCuCIzMngqlauWg", "review_id": "-2l-Gcro_paZuc5PV_Rg8A", "text": "As a loyal (former) patron of Harvey's Wineburger for over 40 years, I can now announce that the change of ownership in the past year or so has murdered the magnet that kept customers coming back - their hamburgers.  A good friend was in Harvey's in the past month, and ask me to go there with him today.  He said on his previous visit, he got a lousy hamburger and suspected something had changed.  His assessment was quite accurate.\n\nThe first thing you notice when the burger is delivered is that the bun has shrunk and that the burger patty has become perfectly round, as compared to its 'jagged' predecessor, and flattened - maybe pre-formed and frozen?  The first bite discloses the sad news:  the meat is tasteless, rubbery, and absolutely nothing like the burger that has kept the joint in business 40-plus years.  Astonishingly, you can no longer taste any hint of wine in the burger.  My guess is that the rubbery consistency of the meat (they OBVIOUSLY have changed their supplier and/or grade) rejects the wine poured on it like water on Bullfrog sunscreen.    \n\nWe had heard about the ownership change several months ago with someone commenting that \"oriental owners\" had taken over.  The smaller microwaved-tasting bun and the Birkenstock meat are clear signs the new ownership has resorted to use of cheap ingredients - specifically the meat - the landmark's staple - to squeeze more profits while raising prices that are unrecognizable to Harvey's regulars.  \n\nIt's quite sad.  This was one of my favorite places in Phoenix - a wineburger and a game of pool - never crowded - that old dive charm...and hands down in the top 5 best burgers in town.  Apparently the new owner(s) believe all they need is a 40-year reputation.  Good luck with that, I won't be back.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3uU_6L8GnFOHTsO4I3oedg", "review_id": "lnAJP8S9pD-ooedZYsYKHA", "text": "Best Dive in Phoenix. Good people & drinks.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4IxLt4QvCsJEdaNvH9QApw", "review_id": "L6rDUQyFI7Org9AkYibccA", "text": "Some people go to McDonalds at midnight after a night out. But I make my way to the best juke box joint with the best burgers in town! Stupid good!", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "P3GuGoO4iTkL6r5aBTD-PQ", "review_id": "cLh8DIx-zVOEaDPmVhpGSQ", "text": "I'm not a huge bar person, so walking into a dive bar on this side of town was scary.  Was I not with a big strong male, I would have likely not even bothered.  I got a wineburger, onion rings, and beer.  The service was incredibly friendly and the conversation at the bar was entertaining.  The burger was incredibly flavorful although sort of greasy and the beer and onion rings were average. I would totally go back here (with company) for burgers and the creepy yet surprisingly friendly and entertaining atmosphere.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dRrkgTRSoMHXFUZFUigZUg", "review_id": "SjsbyCE25MHSI6k8DzrAQg", "text": "Incredible burger, good happy hour prices, and the NFL network? All within walking distance of my apartment? What did I do to get so lucky?!", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U4HYIhMa4sLRcFWmhx8f4Q", "review_id": "KCRW_y--viviVK5Jfd_bkw", "text": "I would drink here everyday if I lived in phoenix", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 15, "useful": 5, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "oC0kwGvgaAeT3ZIxdxTcJA", "review_id": "5VVDOe9wMKhqPu17ZApdZg", "text": "If I ever want to be reminded what kind of asshole I am, I just need to reread this review and I'll know. \n\nWhy is this the review that will serve as this reminder when I have so many Yelps explaining so much about that already? Well:\n\nI went here on an anthropological adventure. I'd heard the regulars were noteworthy in a Bikinesque fashion. That they're scary and funny and local and Cheersish... And that everything takes forever. And that everything is average but that it's the combination of the preceding factors that make this place worthy of one adventure to see how the other half live in their natural habitat.\n\nWe walked in and were IMMEDIATELY, like within seconds, greeted by a drunken song. A man and a song and a twinkle in his eye and I was immediately charmed. \n\nI was expecting it to smell very strong, especially since they sell cigarettes in the vending machines, but really there was no noteworthy odor. \n\nThe bartender was high or drunk. If she was not high or drunk, she's spent so much time in her life being either high or drunk that she now gives off a permadrunkenhigh vibe. For instance, she takes our drink orders and says, \"Want menus?\" and then walks away and re-asks us our order, which was a pitcher of beer. And then does not ever bring menus. Glazed eyes. I don't give a fuck ethos. \n\nAMF is on the menu, which I had to be reminded stands for adios mother fucker, which is just basically telling the drinker that this particular night will not be one they should bother trying to remember. Here, I could make some grand (albeit stupid) statement about how this is exactly the type of place people come to forget, but I don't think that's true considering I was the only one drinking them. \n\nThe one gentleman we interacted with was so desperately lonely that he clung to every vestige of a chance of an opportunity to insert himself in our convo and I felt deep sympathy for him. \n\nAll and all, I can't see any reason to ever go back but I'm glad I went and that it exists. It serves a need. It serves a population. It offers an opportunity for snobby a-holes to have a place to go on \"anthropological journeys.\" \n\nApparently, they put wine in their burgers if you're into that...", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dK60RfuSM5lFdOcCWBA9ug", "review_id": "fycrIJuVqANnrKfkyfEbdw", "text": "Staff is amazingly friendly. Burgers are terrific, beer is cold and I could definitely see my self coming back.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "pv82zTlB5Txsu2Pusu__FA", "review_id": "l2c5PMXX-3Sn8ueVxUA4Mw", "text": "My favorite late night, pool hall-dive bar burger; albeit the only one conceivable, that is, not ony delicious but available. runonsentencesbedamned", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dRrkgTRSoMHXFUZFUigZUg", "review_id": "endtYNDqYdX9YuatUXjhvw", "text": "Very accommodating to my silly group of friends. Burgers were spot on and service was impeccable!", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wdOJKoz26Sw5GHgIJsEu3A", "review_id": "itGIwLOb7s2eH-XjAog3Qg", "text": "They've changed hands again.  I'd been going there fairly regularly for something like 20 years.  The guy who started it (Harvey, I presume) ran it for around 40 years, until he died.  His daughter ran it for another five years (about) but decided running a dive bar wasn't what she wanted to do with her life and put it up for sale.\n\nIt was bought by a Vietnamese couple who upgraded the interior.  They added a bunch of big flat screen TVs, started taking credit cards.  The place used to be cash only, although they did put in an ATM a couple years back.\n\nHarvey's signature was the wineburger, hand formed from quality beef.  Always excellent,  But the new owners switched out for preformed patties of cheaper meat.  That was a spoiler for me.  And apparently not only me.  The last time I went there under those owners I was the only one there.  I wonder why they couldn't figure out where their crowd had gone.  I ordered a hot dog.\n\nBut apparently those owners dumped the place as a loser (said the bartender).  I went there last week.  Whomever bought it brought back the first class meat (98%) with fresh, hand made patties.  It's back on my recommended list.\n\nWhat other people say about the ambiance is true.  It =is= a dive bar.  I mean that in the best sense.  Cheap drinks, a friendly crowd (many of whom seem to be regulars; they know each other).\n\nThis review-o-matic only offers me a choice of 1 or 2 for ratings.  Dunno why,   But for what it is, and what it's trying to be I'd give it 4 stars.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "giwch_jkHmILclbawH3FSg", "review_id": "9R_VIqGMK5Tn21Z-_CNHYg", "text": "Never can one judge a restaurant by its exterior.  Whether that makes sense or not if you ever drive south on 16th street just south of Camelback you will see a small dive bar that says Harvey's. This place makes one feel like you got off a DeLorean when you walk in with that old 70's feel.  The wooden panels, the old Budweiser signs and yes that cheers like feel with regulars. \n\nThey have good drink specials like 2 dollar Pbr's but if you are like me and need a quick lunch bite, come in for a burger.  They only have about 3 burgers and they are cheese, regular and I believe a double.  They are delicious and taste like a good homemade burger. \n\nThey have happy hour weekly and on weekends but weekends they go a tad longer. The 6 dollar burger with fries and a drink is my bag.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "2KNPtV5E44vAiEr5BvMkUA", "review_id": "-FVluRnXp7cb_0k_R2hZ0A", "text": "Last night I was feeling low on disposable moolah$ and fiercely craving a REAL hamburger. There was a place in the 'hood I was dying to try...and guess I'll continue dying because they were closed. *sigh* So I had my adorable better half whip out his Yelp app (yes, he actually whipped it out, it was epic!) and looked for other burgeries in the area. Since I was already heading up 16th Street, we made a beeline for Harvey's (one of those places we had driven past thousands of times, looked at interestingly, and continued on our merry way without stopping). \n\nI'm happy we stopped in. I *heart* dive bars w/ good food...and this is the diviest one I've been to in forever  (and yes, that includes my escapade to the Brass Rail last weekend). \n\nThe Bears vs Cowgirls game was playing, the joint had about 6 other people enjoying cold ones, and we sat at the bar. After what seemed like FOREVER, the bahtendah came over and took our order and gave us a couple of menus. There isn't much on the menu. There doesn't have to be, from what I can tell. I ordered a cheesewineburger w/ onion rings, and my schnookums ordered a cheesewineburger w/ fries.  I'm not a huge fan of fries...but these were scrumptious and crispy and thin. The onion rings were so good, (crispy outside, soft onions inside) it felt like they were actually melting in my mouth. The burger absolute perfection, from the soft bun and juicy meat to the fresh lettuce, tomato and onion adorning it. I added ketchup and mustard to mine and it was simply heavenly. \n\nThe bartenders are friendly without being annoying/hover-y...in fact, you may need to flag one down if you want another drink, but it was exactly what I was looking for and I will definitely stumble my way back there again instead of always driving by.  Next time I think I'll try the wings.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1g8Crb6WGQUsA2l2X3yVGA", "review_id": "CEvdSQ5L9Z4A9_9x2MKctQ", "text": "Went there for the first time since it just got sold again. BURGERS ARE BETTER THAN EVER!!!!!!!!!! Drink Specials are fabulous. Jessica the bartender is awesome. The New owners just Rock!!!! My husband has been going to this place since he turned 21, so for 25 years.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4OOmSWs18WidFfHyF-IGaQ", "review_id": "Okzsf3TzxPNcofJ7YZMnUA", "text": "After eating the burger and fries I quickly decided this place will be a regular for us... Love that it's a dive bar as well .. Warning ! The burgers are very greasy but so worth it ! And the buns are grilled with a little grease too :) I usually don't eat my buns but at this place I did and will.  I'm not hungover but this is prob a really good hangover burger too !!", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BlivVzHUCuCIzMngqlauWg", "review_id": "frKh-IuM0Ug8jItRKm5q4Q", "text": "Based on Chad L's November 2013 review, I returned to Harvey's in March 2014 with a couple of friends.  Chad's report is correct, they have gone back to using the quality beef that kept them in business 40 years.  The sandwich is still a little smaller than the old days, but the burger is clearly hand made and absolutely delicious.  We are still debating whether you can taste the wine in the wine burger, that might require another visit or two.  They now offer a reasonably-priced lunch 'combo' that gives you great French fries (or their fabulous onion rings) with your burger in just enough quantity that you can finish them.  The table service is quick and as friendly as always. I will now put Harvey's back on my list of favorite (under $8) burger places in Phoenix.  Thank goodness for the new owners who have brought back tradition. You can't buy that \"homey\" feel elsewhere.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HaVCtO5RvPQNBuG_j4bvuA", "review_id": "C7tGo19oynvEv20QDnURxA", "text": "Came in the other night with a group of friends, knowing the name of this place I knew I was going to enjoy my burger! \n\n(Super Deluxe)", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "q4jWDYob72oJWxz3pQunaw", "review_id": "6C_GmDq7S7NSeHBRnTdMwA", "text": "Would have given a five star but the $3 salad was the worst. It was just a bowl of lettuce and some chopped tomatoes. Onion rings awesome perfectly cooked. Cheeseburger great flavor. Awesome fireball shot $4.50 but $3.00 on Monday.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rwJtMty8TP-Tggd2r6ACpA", "review_id": "VY9009tkToKA-Vvy2JkoUg", "text": "Been here before. Was good. During middle of day. Told my wyfe \"you gotta try this place\" its yummy. Took her for dinner. Her cheeseburger was over cooked and dry. My wings were charred and dry. Wait staff asked how it was and i told her \"overcooked\". She said sorry can i make u more? I said NO cant stomach anymore of their food. So what do i get in return? A FULL BILL!!! $30..... At least the wyfe learned a new drink. Wont be back here, which sucks cause they are stumbling distance from home", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EOf0wiBlfUYC_BlKOcZBUQ", "review_id": "bE4RdTDvtOBWMYEN4YWNvQ", "text": "Our first time here. Make sure you have 40 minutes to wait for your average tasting burger. The fries tasted like they were frozen. The good 'ole boys who seemed to be regulars, were loud and disrespectful. It's your typical dark, old and average dive bar. Let's see, something positive to say... you can apparently bring your dog. Yep. Inside. Where food is being served. Awesome.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y0vpw4mPg1Ad5BDTP9YF0A", "review_id": "f7HMz9MU2Ls5e-vCfDjd-Q", "text": "I keep trying and this place will not stop disappointing me. Lower your expectations and you may enjoy it. \nThe idea is right the execution is terrible. \nI am not old but this place is brutally loud. I mean painfully so. I mention it and they turn and walk away. \nThe food is priced right. The bartender / chef doesn't care anyway. \nIt's cheap and obviously satisfies many. \nUnfriendly should be the first warning.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "C3XecZsUGoBfafHhbSo14w", "review_id": "gM6NNIcIf_NGWDI_OCRfSQ", "text": "Dive bar feel, but possibly one of the best burgers I've had. Made to order and seasoned perfect. The wings are also good.", "business_id": "ntJAKLAq0cXzzdFgPoo0Iw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uoJQyY9RHhoAp8TzCvsTCA", "review_id": "pwchi96EVGIzEfg0dwNLxw", "text": "The scheduling woman, Annette, is extremely rude and unapologetic.  When scheduling a time to come in to my home for an appointment, they did not provide the 30 minute call ahead they said they would.  She then called to reprimand me for not being there and said that I was being irresponsible.  I tried to let her know that I did not receive the 30 minute prior phone call even letting me know that the technician was going to be there.  She told me I was wrong and refused to believe me.  \n\nWhile the technician's service was neutral, the scheduling woman was one of the worst customer service experiences I have ever had.", "business_id": "LOZlay4IkUpEtbdHZWReNA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3x8qU9G-3GubhIH3UZ_MPA", "review_id": "pFu3Ga8trSnX98CBaIlX9w", "text": "READ THIS REVIEW..... if you are willing to do the following:\n1) support a local business\n2) have a knack for bitter and angry women\n3) take time of work... meaning a whole day of work \n4) be on call and not do anything until they come to your home\n5) be hung up on\n6) PAY for crappy service...\n\n\na lady from this 7 person office calls me in reference to a service that was schedule between 1-4 pm , this was per the property manager.. However there was a miscommunication between the business and the manager all I knew was it was between 1pm to 4pm.\ni was on my way to the house to take care of the issue .. Before i forget to mention this ... \nA lady calls me at 12:50 asking me how far was I from the home ... i answered give me 15 minutes (I was still thinking about the 1-4pm time slot) she then said you know this is not going to happen , the property manger this the property manager that ... this is ridiculous and you guys should've been there and went on and on and on and on ... and she was on my cars bluetooth on blast with my 11 and 9 year.... and  i said well i apologize for that i will there as soon as possible.. then she said .. no... its not going to happen ma'am not today ... this is not going to happen ma'am .. she uses the word ma'am like she was to say *insert profanity here* , then i asked how can we resolve this maybe  if we can work on rescheduling (first of all WHY am I as the consumer would be trying to make things work when she was standoffish to begin with? IDK maybe i am still hoping for world peace) ... and she was like ugh no I need to call American Home Shield and the owner I don't know this is ridiculous.. and I asked well can we get a time maybe for next week and then call us if its possible or not and she NO MA'AM I AM NOT GOING TO THAT all loud ..... and asked ... excuse me did I say something to offend you???  and here goes........SHE HUNG UP! i called back and she said YES I HUNG UP ON YOU and hung up again !\n\nI was disappointed with the property manager and made sure he knew I felt, however Angry lady's action was uncalled for... wow ,now i know why some people pay a premium for larger companies ... since this will not be tolerated.\n\n\nWhen i read the review from Mollie C .... why am I not surprised?\n\nThe following has been done:\n1) filed an executive complaint with the BBB\n2) a copy was sent to American Home Shield and the FTC , just in case this company tries to make a quick buck....and ask for the $75 deductible \n2) a letter to Mr. Little , the owner and according to the grumpy lady on the phone he was the \"technician\" he that was waiting.... \ndo \n\nI guess if the owner of the company is performing the service .. you need to bow down to him ... its like the president of the United states is doing you a favor and exempted all taxes due for you and your family....SCORE!\n\nthis is the worst service I have received .. better yet treatment from a COMPLETE stranger.", "business_id": "LOZlay4IkUpEtbdHZWReNA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FefistOdcxQhJ7NrcJThHA", "review_id": "SaEgrsjtXyyU8inlPtvyXA", "text": "Absolutely unbelievable. After carving out my whole morning and changing plans around to accommodate their 4 hour window, the service man that came to my house left after about ten minutes because he was scared of my dog. Who I had already locked up per his request! It was a complete and total waste of my time. Not to mention the ignorance of this \"small business\" because apparently the fact that my dog is a pit was the real problem. Which the idiot didn't even know till I told him! If I had said boxer would you have left my house?! Horrible company.", "business_id": "LOZlay4IkUpEtbdHZWReNA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DNf4DTP9estM7DNtfqiqgQ", "review_id": "tBdV0VHFZ1icszh8-8t-eQ", "text": "READ before you waste your time and money. These people will claim they have fixed your appliance and make it worse, costing more money for them to now fix the \"new problem.\" Sometimes they will come back and do a free service call, but that's only after you have just paid for an unsuccessful service and complain. Annette ( I think she is the main receptionist) can be very rude and unprofessional at times. I would say about 50% of the time. I will never waste my time and money with frost appliance. I'm sure there are much more reputable and honest appliance companies out there.", "business_id": "LOZlay4IkUpEtbdHZWReNA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "SBbftLzfYYKItOMFwOTIJg", "review_id": "ATNljBVm2cPZ-Z59bWhBzA", "text": "I have found some really great stuff at this location over the years.  Name brand, practically new, great stuff that I imagine the hoighty-toighty people of Arcadia and Biltmore areas drop off.\n\nBut it's always incredibly busy.  And crowded with so much stuff.  And unorganized because of the previous two things.  If you have the patience, it's well worth the hassle.\n\nFYI - Today there was an upright piano for $400 if anyone is so inclined.", "business_id": "rO1BrNjNKcbPlyAdhjGTiw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hq0WUfau1Mh3GyHn8oVdNQ", "review_id": "yIzbW3HoncVeBWiEmwxGYw", "text": "I'm a thrift store junkie and this particular Goodwill location is just junkie. I've never really been impressed with the finds at this location and it has that stale grandma's dead cat smell when you walk in. That being said, they seem to have an OK selection of older furniture if you're looking for something to fix up or paint. \n\nYou should really go to the one on 20th St. & Indian School if you're in this area. They just built that one about a year and a half ago and it's clean and has great stuff.", "business_id": "rO1BrNjNKcbPlyAdhjGTiw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QfdqvcKtLBr15pMggtAjHg", "review_id": "yxJ4nmu5YRFO7T7Iq5Oy1Q", "text": "i don't shop retail unless it's dire, so i have don't my share of digging at thrift stores... and i give props to the good ones.\nthis particular goodwill is RIGHT by my house, so i have stopped in on several occasions.  i have found a few good things here, but on the whole have been disappointed by the selection.  it's pretty disorganized and the selection is very... tired?  yeah, tired.  \ni get that thrift stores sell used stuff.  i do.  i get that.  but this stuff all seemed like it might be on its third or fourth go-round on the thrift store racks.", "business_id": "rO1BrNjNKcbPlyAdhjGTiw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ewqqXrtr1U4qi7bEHfVMSw", "review_id": "Ix9Yy7LFxGsvdDwCcRhA2g", "text": "I'm Sorry to say..But this store is just Nasty!!", "business_id": "rO1BrNjNKcbPlyAdhjGTiw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7C-jyTrOX-iJ-MrSJuh-8A", "review_id": "4OrSZgMxh3bZRKI-yJiT_w", "text": "I love thrift stores but I'll take my chances elsewhere from this Goodwill location. It is very stereotypical of what you would think a thrift store is:  filthy, cluttered, disorganized, musty smelling, pure junk clothing, and men who will stare you down while you shop. \n\nGood luck trying to find any decent furniture, even some that you don't mind re-finishing! There was not even a couple of nice basic pieces that I could take home and work with. I understand that some people might not have an option, but if you have a car with gas in it go somewhere else. The prices are pretty much the same as a nicer Savers or the like.", "business_id": "rO1BrNjNKcbPlyAdhjGTiw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "k4-6lakq7t3kCgbvPxcuvg", "review_id": "kd3DQxiOY-3GzvzjANQyiA", "text": "This Goodwill is a disgusting, stinky, disorganized, picked over mess.  I have never found something that was even worth the trip here.  \n\n\nSkip this one and go to the one at 16th Street and Indian School Road.  \n\nTrust me, you'll thank me later.", "business_id": "rO1BrNjNKcbPlyAdhjGTiw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q6FaSZpCtVv7PXECwDL1bg", "review_id": "e36FPAQEcFX3hDLHXxPPcQ", "text": "I'm surprised at the low ratings for this location. I have shopped Goodwills across the Valley and don't see how this one is much different from the rest. It is what it is. I shop at this Goodwill a few times a month because I live nearby in South Arcadia. I'm always looking for bargains and things I might be able to use in my classroom.\n\nThe only negative so far happened on my last visit when some guy feverishly kept straightening the books and videos while I was browsing through them. He was always near me and in my way. I didn't know if he worked there or just wanted to, but I let him do his thing to avoid the drama.\n\nTeachers get a 25% discount on Sundays if you show your school id...oh...and seniors (55+) get the same discount on Tuesdays.", "business_id": "rO1BrNjNKcbPlyAdhjGTiw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lcu7u9kSWMeSNq6j135BfQ", "review_id": "MAGx_QD2Y-GprRqkSQuXRQ", "text": "Pros: Easy donation drop off. Contentious employees. \n\nCons: Scary neighborhood.", "business_id": "rO1BrNjNKcbPlyAdhjGTiw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9SZBVZ-mxebOVa1BlWFtWw", "review_id": "B2NdgGX3NZ0Ca9O-14lgtQ", "text": "Not sure why all the low ratings for this Goodwill!  For a 50% off day this past Saturday, this Goodwill was CLEAN  and the employees were really helpful (getting a cart for me to put a sleeping Baby C's car seat in).   \n\nI usually go to the Goodwill in Tempe off Scottsdale Rd and the 202, but it is like a madhouse - top things are it being messy (especially on 50% off days) and being solicited by people in the parking lot.  \n\nI'll come to this location instead.", "business_id": "rO1BrNjNKcbPlyAdhjGTiw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ysBQMZiuZ7VSu_YAh-lE0Q", "review_id": "wEc2pZxcMBHOx5Gsqe67fQ", "text": "Well I think I just found my favorite thrift store in midtown Phoenix.  They have name brand cloths, the store was really clean, the staff was really friendly and they have at least 4 hooks in the dressing to hang your clothes on.  It is always nice to have a couple of hooks in the dressing room.  Most of the other thrift stores in midtown only have one hook or none at all in the dressing rooms. \n\nThe funny thing is that I did not even know this thrift store was here, until I saw a reopening sign a couple of months ago.  Also the downside on this store is that it is kind a far from my house.  But it is totally worth coming to now.  Even on half off days.  \n\nWhile if you like going to thrift stores for great deals you should totally come here.", "business_id": "rO1BrNjNKcbPlyAdhjGTiw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "k4-6lakq7t3kCgbvPxcuvg", "review_id": "ht_LqYVEGV7uxP7UAl39vQ", "text": "Others must have agreed since this location has blessedly been shut down and moved to a new location on the other side of the same strip mall.  \n\nAnd, for what it's worth, the new location of this store is MUCHO BETTERO!  I go here a lot now and I love the new location!  Thank you for closing the old one and opening the new one!", "business_id": "rO1BrNjNKcbPlyAdhjGTiw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9Ysj3f3tI3m5QRDxvQAIKw", "review_id": "bkA-OJKkvR_o-j6utegilw", "text": "I love the Town and Country. Theres only one problem with it. It has hardly anyhting there. Everythings pretty much gone. It all started when the movie theatre left and everything pretty much followed. I don't see why noone want to go in there since is such a lovely place. Poor town and country...*sniffle*", "business_id": "qPfX87VuYeBMgM2B0Zr1hQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_LEQt7oTVjiaXyVHK_MM7g", "review_id": "EOO3gaVpznEBcAlS42YDYg", "text": "I remember spending an obscene amount of time at Town & Country when I was in highschool, whether it was loitering around Jutenhoops or sitting on a bench...I thought the ambience was so charming. Very sad that nothing is there anymore.", "business_id": "qPfX87VuYeBMgM2B0Zr1hQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "Cp-PV8rsypbO-xBrQ6KmQg", "review_id": "Jubdf4YjHmVvi2GSmR_iIQ", "text": "It's unfair to review this mall on what it was - since it no longer is (and what it is isn't as good as what it was). It's also unfair to review this on what it will be - since it isn't that yet. \n\nToday, it's a mall I rarely visit. Apart from a few stores I would visit out of convenience or necessity, there's not much to offer compared to what it used to have. The fantastic movie theater, Jutenhoops, Alpine Ski Keller, Bear Cover, and even Ed Debevics are all long gone... oops, there I go bringing up the past. Seriously though, these were painful to lose - one by one.\n\nSo today, there's a Linens 'n' Things which is hardly unique, and a Trader Joe's which is nice to have in the area, and also a Sister's Attic and Closet upscale thrift stores which add a bit of much-needed flavor. The Chili's, the Bookstar, and Black Angus are still around. So is the jewelry store that has never really offered a compelling reason to enter. They've wedged an LA Fitness here and they've also added a Blimpie and an Arby's... all very healthy choices. \n\nBesides all of the generic shops and eateries and standard offerings, there's still a few unique experiences - though nothing like it used to... shit, there I go again. Anyway, so there's a few places that aren't screaming \"standard mall\" such as Pita Grill, a pipe and tobacco shoppe (you have to spell it that way in this case), a place to get eyewear, and some other small and uninteresting businesses. \n\nIn that sense, I suppose this is has become a decent and convenient neighborhood strip mall. This is a shame really since it's lacking most of the key elements that made it really special. It's still a beautiful outdoor mall and the architecture alone makes it a unique alternative to the cookie-cutter malls that strategically litter the landscape of America. \n\nI'm worried about what they'll do to the architecture when they renovate this place someday, but I think the fact that this mall isn't terribly interesting anymore in general means it won't be so terribly missed when they lose that last remaining bit of \"special.\"", "business_id": "qPfX87VuYeBMgM2B0Zr1hQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_1OTipGDKze-M0XaYh-kXQ", "review_id": "z5r9o2OLAdmitqywQimMWw", "text": "The set-up of this shopping area is nice with a Spanish motif and a nice big fountain to greet you at the entrance.  The stores at this outdoor shopping center include a range of retail shops and restaurants like Trader Joe's, Black Angus and Bookstar.  There's also a Courtyard Marriott located inside the center so if you are a guest at the hotel, you have a spot to walk around and you won't get bored.\n\nWhile this isn't a typical \"mall\" sort of shopping area, they do have some good stores you can walk through and since I'm big fan of Trader Joes, that's a huge plus!", "business_id": "qPfX87VuYeBMgM2B0Zr1hQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K95OO09-MvlpbHkqVtUHnw", "review_id": "TEqw2vWv1J3FnNCkEy9dxA", "text": "It's true there are not enough shops at T & C to rival its glory days, but I really like coming here. Maybe I am just a sucker for fountains and tile. I worked at Bookstar 10 years ago and just returned to Arizona and was happy to see its not filled with the Gap, etc.. or just plain boarded up. Trader Joe's is a great \"anchor\" store and I like having one in the neighborhood.  My Sister's Attic and Closet , and Bookstar are also fun. The Greek restaurant wasn't great, but I am looking forward to trying the other places out.  I will also be back for the Farmer's Market which looked great.\nI think this place just needs a little love and some entrepreneurs.", "business_id": "qPfX87VuYeBMgM2B0Zr1hQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "cRyNICH0mhjxagvSyVr60Q", "review_id": "ixOnzVRi1HWvlh9gsqmSaQ", "text": "While it's not quite the upscale retail that the Biltmore touts just down the road about a mile and there's no movie theater to speak of, two of my favorite spots in Central Phoenix are located here. Nordstrom's Rack and Cypress Grill. \n\nTown and Country has stepped it up with a new expansion. They've now added to their quiver a Nordstroms Rack, Five Guys Burgers, Potbelly Sandwiches and Cafe Rio. Well Suited, their 'My Sister's Closet' men's shop, has been added, replacing My Sister's Attic, their second hand furniture store. Aside from bargain shopping at Nordstrom's rack, I do enjoy visiting Cafe Rio on Tuesdays for $1.75 tacos all day long. If that doesn't tempt you, Bianco just might. His newly re-branded Italian Restaurant Tratoria Bianco and Pizzeria Bianco might just get you to swing by.\n\nI tip my hat to you Town and Country, I'm gonna show you some 5 star love - cause I like you so much. I used to only swing by when I needed a thing or two from Trader Joes, had a hankering for an awesome Gyros from Cypress Grill, or wanted to stare in awe of the gym rats coming out of the LA Fitness - I still want to know just how do I get my abs to look like that? I'm guessing less froyo from Yogurtology would be a start, but that would be a sacrilege - let's not speak of that again, ever. Now you can find me here for shopping and dining more often than ever before.\n\nHappy Yelping Phoenix.", "business_id": "qPfX87VuYeBMgM2B0Zr1hQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xup5UChWF6J2Y6PGWEOuzw", "review_id": "ibgkdrXDiujq0z91uc9M2w", "text": "I was disgusted this morning to drive by and see a Whole Foods being put in this center just down the way from Trader Joe's.  Shame on Town & Country for even allowing this and shame on Whole Foods for such an underhanded move.  Wrong.", "business_id": "qPfX87VuYeBMgM2B0Zr1hQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KIKmorsGu-a86NwcoTTiTQ", "review_id": "lo19IoTz2mNZsFa-AT6hLQ", "text": "This place is pretty cool, old school style mall (open air), pretty large if you walk the whole place, many shaded areas to relax and people watch.\n\nPlenty of parking. \n\nThey have restaurants, trader joes & a lot of smaller boutiques to choose from.\n\nStop by & check it out.", "business_id": "qPfX87VuYeBMgM2B0Zr1hQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oTA9p10x9UZfXIKroWZ1LQ", "review_id": "WbLc1OdUmrztVh8mhs2fXg", "text": "Here for the farmers market, but am appalled at the upheaval due to the management's remodeling/destruction of long standing architecture. (This city has been oblivious to its' cannibalism of structural art.)", "business_id": "qPfX87VuYeBMgM2B0Zr1hQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "E5QyEU6FCQwnTys0S73zNw", "review_id": "oek8ck5BnpQ-Mm39AQBl8g", "text": "this library is just plain depressing. its small, old and smells of it's age.\n\ni would avoid this library..no fun will be had here.", "business_id": "tGMVUhYaFc5oKYLXFPAOSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "Y5lJpEOi0XUNAk26wTgOgw", "text": "I am a total fan of Century Branch.... I most like how EASY it is to park, get in and get out.  This is a TINY TINY library, really not a whole lot to it.  But the staff is very nice and helpful.  I put my books on hold on-line and always pick up from Century Branch b/c of the easy no-fuss access to this library. \n\nI also seem to find better audio book selections from this branch as well, I think it's a great place to return items to b/c of the location.  So I can always fill my audio book addiction easily!\n\nSUPPORT YOUR LIBRARY!!!", "business_id": "tGMVUhYaFc5oKYLXFPAOSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bmDivXQy-KB4_dPIS9ZA8w", "review_id": "c2RTVCYEcfTwq-sm3W8dKA", "text": "Yeah, it's true that this branch is tiny and smells old. But it's a public library in the middle of the city-  it would be disappointing if it didn't smell like funk or have weirdo's hanging out. I always order my books and movies on the library website and they send me an e-mail when they are ready for pick up. It's a great system and even better because you don't have to pay for the books. Usually when I buy a book I'm such a cheapskate that I will force myself to read the entire book even if I hate it. They have a pretty big selection of classic and current DVD's. I do wish the library had longer business hours. Right now it's closed on Sundays and closes early on Tues and Thursdays. Everyone should support the library, that way it can be open longer and continue to have a good selection of books and DVD's.", "business_id": "tGMVUhYaFc5oKYLXFPAOSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GrSixRnGIxNUJ1Cn5DNX9A", "review_id": "o1rwcR7L0qoTSHNDhmnCqQ", "text": "If there was ever a prime candidate for the public ax in these lean times it would be this library.  It really offers nothing more than some air conditioning, a couple of 1990's era Sports Illustrated's, and some half empty book shelves.  My illiterate nephew has a bigger book collection than this place.  The middle of the Sonoran desert has more electrical outlets and workstations than this \"library\".  \nI'm sorry.  I love libraries and books and all but I just don't see much learning coming out of this place.  There are some great alternatives in the area (Burton Barr and Scottsdale).", "business_id": "tGMVUhYaFc5oKYLXFPAOSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dR5Evv096qKPLz7LSIOHqA", "review_id": "vSYxY_VMMqZEnSuFsTLP2w", "text": "For people who want to hang out in a library, go to the main branch. This is a utility library; it doesn't have any frills or extras, but it serves a very useful purpose. I order all my books on-line (via the hold request) and then pick them up at this branch. It is very convenient and the staff are always friendly.", "business_id": "tGMVUhYaFc5oKYLXFPAOSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QLqQ9kqP0EHah-8im_TOgw", "review_id": "gTqP4fIY3uYhprLR8150Ow", "text": "Shout out to a fellow friend on yelp! Thanks for the tip on renting movies here.  Ssshhhh, I know, it's okay.  Got our library card here today.  The librarian was very nice.  Explained all the details and even told us about the free tickets you can get to places in Phoenix, i.e., The Phoenix Zoo, The Botanical Garden, and more.  It is a little small, but the selection is pretty good.  Watching movies tonight!", "business_id": "tGMVUhYaFc5oKYLXFPAOSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u-M4jMYKXsj-l1BYdyNpRQ", "review_id": "2bWyj4H71qSd0-zcfMJSVQ", "text": "I'm not sure why no one gave this library branch five stars!\n\nYes, this library is not big, but it's nice, cozy, and the staff on hand are amazing. My daughter and I come here every Tuesday to get library books and movies. It's located a block from where we live and we love it. It's not too big to where we get lost finding something we need. If you don't find something you need, you can always go online and put it on hold and designate the hold item to the library you want. \n\nThey recently renovated this library so now it has a teen section and a study area. The only problem I can think of is that it isn't really quiet. The kid section is located near the study area and I can see how that is a problem. But as I recall most of the libraries I go to now, it's usually really noisy. Apparently no one respects the whole don't talk in the library thing anymore (that goes for adults too!). \n\nThe staff is amazing. They are always helpful and are informative about when reading contests starts and when events are happening in the library. \n\nThe had a Dr. Seuss event a couple of months ago and even though there were only a couple of staff on hand it was amazing. They had a reading session, balloon animals, and face painting. Yes, the face painting line was long (and my daughter didn't get her face painted), but there was only ONE person face painting and he did a wonderful job (all free hand). \n\nAfter reading all these negative reviews, if you don't like it - obviously you can drive a couple of more miles to Burton Barr. I prefer a smaller, cozy library where the staff is on hand and have time to help their customers.\n\nThey are closed Sundays and Mondays. Tuesday to Thursday they are open from 9 am to 7 pm and Friday and Saturday they are open from 9 am to 5 pm.", "business_id": "tGMVUhYaFc5oKYLXFPAOSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4w3bStPmc5JXiy2gB5IBIQ", "review_id": "Pb4vuBNzs3oIx5iNDsvPkw", "text": "Yeah, walked in, took one one look around, one whiff of air, and walked right back out. My impression in that 30 seconds was enough to send me packing. Gross. Crowded. Humid and smelly. Tiny area and tiny selection of books. \n\nI am a library lover. And this place is only a mile from me, so if there was a chance of it being worth my time I'd go, but no. Yuck.", "business_id": "tGMVUhYaFc5oKYLXFPAOSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SInpm1Y38JVB0DHwLKx1yQ", "review_id": "aoDHJsclE49DfiJ6Rt09-g", "text": "I really like this library. They have a pretty good selection, although the place is pretty small. But anything they don't have, you can have it sent to this branch fairly quickly. They have a great graphic novel selection compared to a lot of libraries I've been to, also.", "business_id": "tGMVUhYaFc5oKYLXFPAOSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gzx4BZR2KKG4-W-RH95ykA", "review_id": "iNzXZ2EV2DtLdt-nSKLtnA", "text": "The security guard who works at the front desk is rude, unfriendly and offensive as can be.  He seems to think he owns the place and bosses people around.", "business_id": "tGMVUhYaFc5oKYLXFPAOSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "lBMCBwbAhfgb5oKqilA7CA", "review_id": "fXQrQZggTmshsWddKrDezA", "text": "I'm one of the few who still loves the feeling of holding and reading an actual book vs an ebook, but I'm also trying minimize clutter in my house. So the library is perfect! They have a large selection of books even new releases. If you're on top of things you can put yourself on a waitlist for the newest releases in books and movies. I started getting more reaquaitned with library when I had my son. I wanted to get out of the house and do something but found that every time I left my home I spent money. I wanted to be able to leave my house and not feel pressured to spend money. So one day I stopped by the Century library. I had forgotten how many resources they have. I was able to get books for my son, a book for me, and a movie to watch with my husband later. \n\nI also found out they had free baby and kid programs so I started taking my son to those as well. I loved it! Ms. Tracy is typically the librarian who leads the programs at Century which include, story time, songs, games and child playtime. Ms. Tracy is excellent! She's very patient with the kids and offers lots of ideas for home play. These programs are also great ways to meet other parents. They have weekday and weekend programs.\n\nThe library also offers culture passes. These are passes you can check out to visit local museums such as The Science Center, the zoo, the art museum, and the children's museum. Each library only has a limited selection per day so get there early if you want to check one out. \n\nThe library isn't just for those who love paper books as they offer ebooks you can check out as well. They even have Nooks you can check out. \n\nThe Century Library may be one of my favorite places to go and kill time. I highly recommend checking it out and utilizing all the amazing resources they have.", "business_id": "tGMVUhYaFc5oKYLXFPAOSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tHz9cWxwSfcP4qRaPIHvww", "review_id": "xFc0SnOoH3y2NqTCLukM7w", "text": "I've only been inside this library once as I mainly use it to drop off or return books. This is because it is rather difficult to get to, being directly across from the 51N exit on Highland. You have to turn into an empty shopping center, navigate through the large parking lot, and then park in the tiny library parking. Since this is the back half of the shopping center, it is mainly empty stores and seems kind of strange to have a library here. The actual library building is concrete block/brick and a little dreary looking (if you ask me).  The inside had a recent upgrade, but that doesn't make up for how small the library seems. Overall, it's a decent library but I'd much rather visit a different one if given the choice.", "business_id": "tGMVUhYaFc5oKYLXFPAOSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QRoOimQBcTQJ296QTWVUNQ", "review_id": "7T3rpYbFKC-sts50Vvx8HQ", "text": "All of my Culture Pass issues were taken care of by contacting Act One directly. They have called and explained to Amanda, and hopefully all other employees of this branch, how a Culture Pass works.", "business_id": "tGMVUhYaFc5oKYLXFPAOSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7gHuEk1f6aNfbPeqdHP8jA", "review_id": "xoqKzMwAFVdYVwDHb-nXOA", "text": "I have been using this library for many years. My daughters loved going there as little girls and they checked many books out, too. The programs they participated in were excellent and very entertaining for them in the summertime; especially... I would highly recommend this branch because the people are very nice and helpful. One in particular; is a lady named Cherlene, (not sure if I got that right with the spelling!); who stands out in my mind. She is always friendly, helpful, patient, and very down-to-earth. I remember one time (or maybe two)!, I needed help getting my library card straightened out and she solved the problem very quickly. Talk about an angel, she is that and then some! Thank you for all you do for this library! I appreciate it alot! Cherlene is the best!", "business_id": "tGMVUhYaFc5oKYLXFPAOSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0g6TyhGJXvLQNr7d7LsDnw", "review_id": "Ni2xAqt5OpXeexqkpfKy0w", "text": "yummy! they brought back my favorite salsa...funny thing is i stopped going to BF because of this. i don't care for the other salsas, so i'd rather go to Rubios. but being as this place is so close to my casita, i'm lovin it! it has big chunks of jalepeno and its hot hot hot! i ordered the chicken taco (first time i didn't go with the fish tacos) and it was very tasty. not bad for a chain restaurant. it was overstuffed with everything delicious! i had to lightly top it with salsa, because it kept sliding right off. no complaints except for the guacamole. it was more like guacatomatoe. nothing to yelp home about. i don't care for tomoatoes in my guac, so i had to dig around them, and that left me with nearly a teaspoon full of guac. guess next time the guac will have to be homemade. one very surprising treat was the churro. it was very sweet and fluffy not the run of the mill under cooked center with crispier than crispy edges. i would definitely go back just for the churro with a cup of coffee...yummy i can just taste it now. hope i remember.", "business_id": "OT0gFIAr_c-d3i-IQ6TZQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "g6rlp5No6GjEDXkrjvg1kQ", "review_id": "HOjWgK_dkuQ0BCU21N9Jkw", "text": "Okay Ive been to Qdoba, Chipotle and now here. Qdoba i wasn't impressed, Chipotle, you get your money's worth but Baja Fresh blows them out of the water! The first time I went (Monday) I had the Shrimp Diablo. First let me tell you, I like spicy.. like nose running, tongue swelling spicy, got me? im not saying it was that hot but it packed a kick that none of the other 3 came near and that's without drowning it in available hot sauces. Not only was the spice level sensational the shrimp are not little canned geisha shrimp, they are \"multiple chews\" large and they don't skimp on them either. Last but not least they pack that burrito with an equal amount of everything.. not 80% rice. This burrito is as heavy as a bar of gold and it's defintely worth it's weight.\n\nP.S. I know my rule is go 3x before 5 stars but that doesn't apply to \"fastish\" food.", "business_id": "OT0gFIAr_c-d3i-IQ6TZQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9z4sGAL1hu9rLJhcFZR8ng", "review_id": "7DRmGrH14KoFAoj-28kd8g", "text": "This is a great lunch place.  You can get a healthy, great-tasting, fresh burrito bowl that totally fills you up.  And I love the salsa bar...if you get bored with one you can get a different one next time...or mix and match.", "business_id": "OT0gFIAr_c-d3i-IQ6TZQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 8, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "HsJdfA2mq1aG5yub3Q9Jow", "text": "OMFG!!!!!!!!!!!  I went here for lunch today and they had lobster tail tacos.  I come to this location about once a month.  It's incredibly clean and the service is always friendly.  I like to see confusion on peoples' faces when I break out my Spanish and place my order.  \nThe lobster tail tacos were A M A Z I N G!!!!!!!!!  Big hunks of lobster tail (langostino) and a pinkish sauce served in huge corn tortillas.  I got the combo, which comes with a side of rice and a side of beans.  You can choose refried or black.  I love their black beans.\nAnother thing I love about Baja Fresh is their salsa bar.  My favorite is the baja.  It's a smoky chipotle salsa.  I always get a bunch of different salsas to take home with me.  Their green salsa changed, but it's still really good and tastes so fresh.\nThere are NO microwaves here.  I have a \"thing\" about microwaves and rarely use mine at home.  I think it's strange to heat up food without something...hot.  *shudder*\nAnyway, it's a clean facility with fresh food and many different options.  I'm still thinking about my langostino tacos, even if this is a chain.", "business_id": "OT0gFIAr_c-d3i-IQ6TZQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "THYIqfnLV54VZ_v2hCfq2Q", "review_id": "-MhYeYwaEIy4Fmln367ytQ", "text": "I'm a Chipotle person, so for whatever reason, they were closed early, and decided to give Baja a try.  I ordered some spicy chicken nacho burrito thing that was suppose to be full of zip.  They hand you a small bag o chips and then you wait for your number to be called.  I got the burrito.  Flavor is lacking, and the zip is suppose to come from the peppers in the burrito-- that's it, the problem is there is more rice and beans in the thing than anything and the chicken had little flavor.  To make matters worse, the place has 4 or 5 televisions playing Fox news.  Yuckoo, I wonder what political party this place caters too.  Politics aside, I don't care for the food, the business model, or the decor.", "business_id": "OT0gFIAr_c-d3i-IQ6TZQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "5AjofpHN-5wvLCs5s4K0LA", "text": "I have eaten here on several occasions for lunch, and have really enjoyed my experience here.  They have a great menu with fair prices, and a good amount of food to fill just about anyone up!  Service here is always quick and friendly, and I usually enjoy my time here.  \n\nThe only downside, is that this place always seems to be insanely busy every time I go on lunch during the week.  I don't always have time to blow 20 minutes on my lunch to go here, but when I do, I always get really good food.  I've been getting the tacos here when I do eat at Baja, and thier pretty darn good.  They even have a salsa bar in the corner!  Minus the lunch time rush, this place is worth a stop in to eat at, any day of the week.  I will be back in the future for more!", "business_id": "OT0gFIAr_c-d3i-IQ6TZQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "obTixVBziFCH0e-EUnAvtg", "review_id": "jkv4FV5cVkBAKJe4NehmKg", "text": "Somtimes that horse she runs and sometimes that horse she don't.\n\n~ It can be good, but you never know (depends on who's in the kitchen).\n~ Not always as clean as I'd like\n~ They offer some healthy choices\n~ The salsa bar has some really nice options.", "business_id": "OT0gFIAr_c-d3i-IQ6TZQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x1RhqWY9ZeHFmJBD3sEdRA", "review_id": "nXAiVOOtQBnVqIZWti3hQw", "text": "Had lunch here today! Very good experience. Considering they were super busy for the rush. Got my food in a reasonable amount of time. And it was cooked to perfection!", "business_id": "OT0gFIAr_c-d3i-IQ6TZQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-Do-a2vqE9EoXtnV-TZEBg", "review_id": "Pxrh857aIOpOlTZNOl6j0Q", "text": "Super solid! I have been coming here for 10 years (scary) and I couldn't love it any more.\n\nBurrito Ultimo steak Enchilado style! Seriously, don't hamstring yourself by ordering anything else!!", "business_id": "OT0gFIAr_c-d3i-IQ6TZQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kffxYQVQsEpF1DVlQlcGCg", "review_id": "mx9X02iAShM1ODKhGXXZJQ", "text": "I came here to get dinner to go tonight.  I got a steak bowl and Shrimp Tacos with rice and beans. Each dinner came with rice and your choice of Black Beans or Pinto beans. We both choose Black beans has iron and protein.  Both meals came with chips and y9ou can choose from 6 different salsas.  Everything was really good and as the name promises ,Fresh!   Very good andHuge amount of food. We will be back.", "business_id": "OT0gFIAr_c-d3i-IQ6TZQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pcoks0O13qkhGQK4KUlYaA", "review_id": "G1eyipCS7f1o_fv9v4Awog", "text": "Good food. Got a chicken quesadilla and a steak soft taco. The taco was eh. The tortilla just seemed kind of dry.. but would come back because of the food.", "business_id": "OT0gFIAr_c-d3i-IQ6TZQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pcoks0O13qkhGQK4KUlYaA", "review_id": "i45kOZwl-d8vXg23kZqvOw", "text": "So this was the second time going into this location and I had just gotten out of CVS and thought I had more money then I did so the lady at the front gave me a discount. She was the same lady that was there when I went in the first time.", "business_id": "OT0gFIAr_c-d3i-IQ6TZQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NXCG7EJEY76LiVqhTz64og", "review_id": "druln1nEW6KfB_35yR0icw", "text": "I love Baja Fresh. So good. Their beef and chicken are hormone free which is plus. Fresh food and great prices. Not the friendliest or best service/ staff there, but what can you do? Its close to be fast food, but fresh fast food. \nI usually get the nacho burrito, which I saw about 10 other people order while I was there today. I was with a friend. He ordered a 2 taco plate. They forgot to put his order in. Eek. Bad, Baja Fresh. Disappointment!!! He got coupons for next time he visits. Good save there, Baja Fresh. Otherwise this review would be very low. I despise bad service. \nI hate chains usually, but this place is always fantastic. I like the fresh food, always delicious.", "business_id": "OT0gFIAr_c-d3i-IQ6TZQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_p9EnnLQg6KDlIRU2fYEJA", "review_id": "sFSMX8TgQhHx9V-p9KVVlQ", "text": "I like this Baja Fresh, but this location is going down hill... The staff seems to change a lot, always new people in training... High turn over rate. They seem to mess up on special orders so beware.... They speak Spanish to each other a lot and makes us feel uncomforatable, makes me think they're talking about us.... and it's just plain rude!  My biggest complaint is that they were swepting the floor right next to our table, literally right on top of our feet...It's like EXCUSE ME,  I am trying to eaty here! I don't want dust flying up into the air and landing on my food! They have done this there a few times now!  Why do they have to sweep & mop right next to the customers! It's annoying & insanitary I feel...  The ceiling fan s were also on full blast, further stirring up all the dust!", "business_id": "OT0gFIAr_c-d3i-IQ6TZQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jDCONTPR6nyc3J7iimwzkQ", "review_id": "vey4IjLxhdjuTROdIWgL1w", "text": "This location is great!!  What makes it better than Chipotle? The food is fresh and prepared to order, the kitchen is in the dining area so you can watch the food being made.  You won't find gross cafeteria food served under heat lamps and warming trays here.  \n\nMy favorite is the Baja Burrito, I really hadn't been a fan of guacamole before but this burrito is so delicious!  Recently I ventured out and tried the Nacho Burrito, which is also great! I didn't find it spicy though like it was supposed to be, but no complaints.  \n\nIt had been a few years since I had last had Baja Fresh and am very happy I got hooked on them.  Also, if you sign up for their Club Baja online they send you emails every so often for $2 of $8 or $5 off $15, both nice savings if you go often as I do.", "business_id": "OT0gFIAr_c-d3i-IQ6TZQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "kGgAARL2UmvCcTRfiscjug", "review_id": "fBZqaPMRwWv4i4cFnG5cLQ", "text": "I was shopping for a car on Camelback and wanted to grab some lunch so I popped into this Baja Fresh.  It's a standard franchise with indoor seating and a complimentary Salsa Bar.\nhttp://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/baja-fresh-mexican-grill-phoenix-2?select=3RbzbIpybV2t5JTnUlKW7g#3RbzbIpybV2t5JTnUlKW7g\nhttp://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/baja-fresh-mexican-grill-phoenix-2?select=k8RRAeOV1KfQZdwsWrXsyg#k8RRAeOV1KfQZdwsWrXsyg\n\nI ordered a Steak Burrito Mexicana, $6.99.\nhttp://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/baja-fresh-mexican-grill-phoenix-2?select=3RoT6ekmCU5HJ8HFQCWhFA#3RoT6ekmCU5HJ8HFQCWhFA\nhttp://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/baja-fresh-mexican-grill-phoenix-2?select=S5ZTPEbX2I9PsbUVNdqmUA#S5ZTPEbX2I9PsbUVNdqmUA\n\nThe Burrito was fresh and tasted good.  The employees were very fast and efficient.  Overall, it was a good experience.\n\nReturn Factor - 75%", "business_id": "OT0gFIAr_c-d3i-IQ6TZQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zJurvQwVqI5ripRGQaTIlA", "review_id": "bBlJ9ycAx2Koxn-MAi0xiA", "text": "I've been going here for years but enough is is enough.  Last straw was Friday night and I walk in at 6p and they are out of salsa... Like the whole salsa bar empty (the one with the broken sneeze guard that hasn't been fixed in over a year).  How the heck does that even happen?  Place is dirty too.  Doesn't seem like they have a manager there anymore.  When across the street to Chipotle and never going back.", "business_id": "OT0gFIAr_c-d3i-IQ6TZQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T7xInmuahEdAL50gwRj-iw", "review_id": "9ihsriTAU9oPLAOoUiIBuw", "text": "ER was slow... Checked in at 3:00pm and left with no doctor visit after 5hours. Ppl being seen before me were in there for hours! And only 3 people got to see the doctor with in that 5hours. I don't know how long they've been waiting either.", "business_id": "p2rwsM4zoQ32jeybGYPT-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MTkBYHyJgNEo5DL-X8cSZA", "review_id": "Ea1jFwY0SprzH7brgrjLiw", "text": "Horrible customer service. I'm shocked how they employ people who have such limited vocabulary and no common sense. Horrible attitude from the front girl \"Lucille\". Showed no effort in helping or listening to anyone. I did see her chuckle away every time she glanced at her phone. I assume her texting or Facebook was much more important than injured people seeking help. The gentleman sitting next to me has a broken finger and he's been sitting here since 11am ( 7 hours ago ). I'm heading to another hospital and giving this gentleman a ride to get seen.", "business_id": "p2rwsM4zoQ32jeybGYPT-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ry48Bta6spNowOkiMNC_xg", "review_id": "eImaBTdwVvrLF5bOye7l0w", "text": "I am not a Native American.  I've ended up spending a huge percentage of my life among Native people.  I've spent hundreds of hours in this hospital, many of them waiting for intake via the emergency room and the triage procedures practiced there.    \n\nIf it weren't for the Phoenix Indian Medical Center, my sister-in-law would not be alive.  Among seven or so medical facilities in a period of three years PIMC provided her the most compassionate and best overall care of any of them.  Thank you PIMC.", "business_id": "p2rwsM4zoQ32jeybGYPT-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I3SG0_lx5oY0Qcz0RnI4MA", "review_id": "5GOAd6GAMpqyKBqeiC2EEw", "text": "I'm here with family in the ER for high blood pressure . Same as usual slow..but I will say if it is an emergency they will send you back faster at least. But you will still be there until late at night.", "business_id": "p2rwsM4zoQ32jeybGYPT-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "O125RE3kA8QmqH9QACLzAg", "text": "It isn't easy to find good sushi in Phoenix. Usually, even if you do find it, you have to subject yourself to annoying house beats and dress up like you're going clubbing afterwards to fit in. \n\nWhich is why Moto is such an aberration. It's sandwiched between a Blockbuster and McDonalds at 16th St. and Glendale, so the cheezy factor can pretty much be immediately ruled out. \n\nI remember this when it was still a Shogun Express, which I also enjoyed, but I must say, I like Moto even more. They have some creative appetizers including the Asian Nachos, which are essentially nachos with sour cream and chicken and guacamole but instead of tortilla chips, they use fried wontons. Genius, I tell you. \n\nHappy hour prices are more than fair and the Caterpillar and Spicy Tuna rolls are some of the best I've found. Try the all-you-can-eat deal on the weekends, too . . . Hard to beat.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EVN484M7GZxhVpp61JgQBA", "review_id": "IdNi-rUmZpLnWlaoYbtd8w", "text": "I don't go to Moto very often, even though it's across the street from my  house.  I've really only been for dinner and take out.  It's been good, standard fare.  Nothing spectacular, but good.  The fish has been better than some places.  And the AYCE sushi special on Saturdays for $15.95 is a great deal.\n\nToday I went to lunch with a PG girlfriend, so, no raw fish for her.  We decided to share two dishes, the sweet & sour shrimp and the veggie pad thai.  While the serving of pad thai was huge, I thought that $8.95 for no meat was a little steep, it's $12.95 to add chicken, beef, shrimp or tofu.  And the shrimp bowl was good, the sauce was tasty and not too sweet, but only 5 pieces of shrimp.  Not a value.\n\nSince they don't have a lunch menu, I think I'll stick to Moto for happy hour and for dinner and AYCE on Saturdays.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "oE5pIv3Str8QvRDnaYnYsg", "text": "Saturday: 11am-2:30: all you can eat sushi is only $16.95\n\npretty darn good sushi too.  not busy, you get a seat easily.  Nice but not a scene-- which is how I like to dine on sushi.  I have had better but at this price, this is as good as it will ever get!  \n\nI've only had sushi here, so I don't know what the other food is like, but the other tables had non-sushi meals and they looked good, big portions.  \n\nwww.mrmotorising.com", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LT3L8-tthzD0IakgXm81pw", "review_id": "bDLE79CpnNeQ2hmdjWgBiw", "text": "As a sushi place, this is awful.  No salmon (only smoked), and the rest of the (small selection) of fish has always been fishy smelling and questionable quality.  I've been here 3 times and its mediocre at best.  Sake selection is small, 1 or 2 low end choices.\n\nHowever, to give them credit, they do have a good beer lineup and their cooked japanese style food is very good.  Service has always been excellent.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "g84VjttN28PWiv_WtdhnSQ", "review_id": "c3zWfOIKgExPU1GpIZQx7g", "text": "*** Edited on April 13, 2008 to add this new bad experience. I'm thinking about changing my rating to ONE STAR because the experience.\n\nWent to Moto at 9:35 PM on Sat April 13 April night. Sign states they close at 10 PM. Waitress and Host made us stand in doorway like dicks while they \"decide\" if they are still \"open.\" \n\nThey hem and haw and \"say hold on.\" I asked what time they stop seating and they said \"10:00 PM.\" I ask them what time it is. Instead of answering me directly, the waitress says \"fine, we'll seat you.\" We start to walk to the table and she adds \"but you have to order fast.\"\n\nFUCK THAT!\n\nSo I tell her, \"thanks but no thank you\" and leave.\n\nThat was Saturday night.\n\nORIGINAL REVIEW: I'll start backwards, at the end of my experience. The dessert is fricking awesome! The rice crispy sushi roll ice cream thing is out of this world. Holy goodness it's yummy.\n\nThey also offer a nice selection of beer and the drink menu is diverse. The sake selection is not so great, but they do offer fun mixed drinks to make up for it.\n\nAs for the food - I would give it a B+. Maybe A-. The Asian nachos app. was actually pretty interesting (in a good way). The sushi was pretty good too. Not the best, but good. \n\nOur server was a little strange. We couldn't decide if she was a little rude or just ditzy. But the host/door guy was great so at least we know they are capable of decent service.\n\nMoto is a pretty solid place. I kind of wish it were downtown Phoenix rather than so far up north, but I guess a girl can't have everything she wants, right?\n\nI'll be back to Moto soon, for sure. but the service needs much improvment.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Aslq99yqmuVZdFMxasei-Q", "review_id": "gSykdP0QK6RkaDAS3352jA", "text": "So I have to say, when my friends tried to get me to try and all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant, I wasn't thrilled, but it's awesome!\n\nMoto is a small restaurant in central Phoenix (16th St and Glendale) that offers all-you-can-eat Sushi on Saturday from 11:30am-2:20pm.  And I must say, it's not just California Rolls, the special features some of my favorites; philly, las vegas, tootsy, eel, and much more.\n\nThe special is about $17 bucks, which you easily pay for two specialty rolls.  The rules to teh special are cute too, so don't over order because you'll pay 50 cents for each piece left. :-)\n\nAlso, make sure you try to Mojo, which is a dessert sushi roll.  It's ice cream (flavor chanegs everyday but we were lucky to get caramel) wrapped lie a sushi roll, but the rice is rice crispy!\n\nDefinitely a place to try if you love sushi like I do!", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "648OlBnPCh9eg1tZSo9Ycg", "review_id": "ErRKhltIo_Pw20rRKBeENQ", "text": "Moto is one of the few sushi places near DT that I know of...on top of it being centrally located, it also has some pretty damn good sushi!  I have not been too adventurous with the menu...I normally always get the standard (a sake bomber, edamame, a roll, and some sashimi) but my co-diner decided to be gutsy and try  \"The Exit Wound\" is possibly the hottest noodle bowl in the Southwest...so watch out!  After that bowl, cool off with their ice cream sushi...it's two or sometimes three different types of ice cream (it's always a surprise and they won't tell you ahead of time what type of ice cream they are using for the night) and then rolled in rice crispies...definitely yummy.  Two chopsticks up! :)", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gq_G5VCDziyEV2-bzGuqzw", "review_id": "tGxqZ7iEyBi6yUSpOb8aSg", "text": "I was really excited about Moto, so my Mom and I checked it out.\n\nBleh. \n\nThe sushi was just not good... not like stinky-ew-terrible, but mediocre. Our server was pretty young and confused about the whole serving profession.\n\nI give it two stars because I can see myself cruising to the bar for a midday beer and chowing down on some edamame, as it's a really neat area.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ScR4Kp6zM9QYpi7pEE3pVQ", "review_id": "2_r7jv32yllTp_QxIznMGQ", "text": "Ok, I am not into sushi, but this place is still good for the non-sushi person. This place is right down the street from my office and I have had the buffalo burger (great?), their moto wings are spicy and tasty, their yaki soba noodles are good and so are the sweet potatoe fries. \n\nThe wait staff is friendly and prompt.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Wl2uL_TVtaD0Tx_Ag9fjGQ", "review_id": "cpfJ5nLF-SJUQEN7JcooLQ", "text": "While in Phoenix for Easter weekend, the boyfriend and I decided to venture out and try some sushi.  I checked out yelp for suggestions, and after looking over Moto's website and snarky menu, we jumped in the car and drove over.  \nWe were seated right away, and both decided to try the all you can eat.  I did the regular all you can eat deal, and Travis did the one w/ the Sapporo and sake.  I felt that for the price, it was a great deal. Especially coming from LA sushi prices which can be outrageous.  \nTravis did not read the rules and had to pay 50 cents for each piece he did not eat, which was a bummer, but I feel, it was put in the rules of the All You Can Eat deal so what are you gonna do? \n\nThe service was a bit slow, but it was clean, and the waitstaff was friendly.  I would probably go back if I wanted sushi again in Phoenix. \n\nTheir non-sushi menu looked tasty as well, so maybe next time ;)", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PShy2RYNadDUhJf4ErOJ7w", "review_id": "xqKjoQImOBGveF4rH3KN-g", "text": "I never eat sushi here\nbut i LOVE their spicy teriyaki chicken bowl\n\nLove it!", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "BGES7BpBbFbQsLCBs2S2vQ", "review_id": "D11IP9hbQV0EGEEFTQIV3Q", "text": "This was one of my favorite Sushi places to date.  You have to be \"in the know\" & ask for the \"underground sushi menu\", the one that doesn't exist!  The service can be a bit slow, the but the staff is friendly.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "CBLj0Bp6nsjF9dcTfnjivg", "review_id": "TP8_eIUBdt16qNBxDDOZzA", "text": "probably the ONLY place i'm a regular.\n\nhave really only had their tofu bowls. i only have lunch here and i never feel like trying anything new. \n\ntheir bowls are great. choose your \"meat\". the way you want it cooked - i prefer garlic and broccoli. white or brown rice. add veggies for a $1 more. \n\ni dont know if i would recommend any sushi from here. had a spicy tuna once. dont remember it. so it must have not been that good. \n\nthey have this dessert thats pretty good.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nc3cqVN0UuB3m50-CcMftw", "review_id": "FBc5eCbJfrbipLiEeErRqA", "text": "I was really excited to go out to dinner Friday night, because I hadn't seen my honey in a week and a half. And what better than sushi and a saki bomber to ease back into each other?\n\nWe arrived at 8:50 p.m. and were seated almost immediately. In the back. Trying to review our menus in the near darkness wasn't easy. Ten minutes pass as tables around us get hovering attention. We, however, weren't even offered drinks. Just when I was calling Hana to see how late they were serving, someone finally came up to us for our drink order and appetizers. Our soup and appetizer came before our drinks. The Duece was our main course and mediocre at best. I'm used to my sushi/sashimi being a little cooler than room temp.\n\nI echo the comments about a limited menu.\n\nSorry, but I wasn't impressed. That doesn't mean I won't try again...but I don't see myself waiting another 10 minutes while those around me are being serviced.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JPrBX6RmhNiFWXn6uKvJkw", "review_id": "ZflFrZ3_v2rtauz1YHZotA", "text": "This place is Disgusting!!! Rice is Overcooked, tasted like a baby food \nMy California Rolls did not even looked like ones. Lunch menu was way too small for the price. \nAll-You-Can eat was a disaster. It took them 45 min to bring second order of rolls which we could not even eat, because they had NO Taste !!! Service is way too slow as well their chefs which I think would make a much better job cooking Salsa. \nSave your time and money and try to stay away from that Sushi JOKE Place!!!", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "btfv0CFoDX6vJCPms6-Irg", "review_id": "0gQ-2og3kXFyix9lWeWDfw", "text": "Nothing too special about Moto Sushi outside of their sushi desert which consists of ice cream, nutella, and brownie rolled into a layer of rice krispies and sliced \"like sushi.\"  That might be the only thing sushi about it...because it's \"sliced like sushi.\"  If I sliced a crawfish into sushi roll shapes, would I be able to market it sliced \"like sushi\"?  It was a fun end of the meal treat.\n\nOutside of that unique desert experience, their sushi was just so so.  The waitress had a \"secret menu\" that she did not even inform us until we had got our order.  My co worker then proceeded to order another roll after we found out about this secret menu.  I'm not sure what is the point of the secret menu if they don't show it to you until you after you receive your food.  What's the point?", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "hW2XQMGHy5_TW7dnijZR6Q", "review_id": "-0zlsS4lgDdDW6uKZXk_4w", "text": "Let's talk about the good things at Moto.\n\n1. Beer. The owner (who splits his time between CO and AZ) doesn't mess around with \"typical\" beers. You won't find Budweiser, Miller, Coors, Heineken, Corona or any of their \"lite\" varieties. Usual beers found on tap are from Four Peaks (local brewery), Stone Brewing (San Diego), Avery Brewing (Boulder, CO) and various other craft brewing companies. \n\nAlong with the beer comes an in-frequent \"beer celebration\" held at Moto. This happens for Stone Brewing Anniversaries along with other random events. Usually advertised on tables a few weeks prior to the event. \n\n\n2. Non-sushi menu items. There is a good selection of pre-made bowls along with a make your own bowl option. I consider all of these bowls to be \"to-go\" options, I can never finish a full bowl (I'm 6'3\" and 200+ lbs, to give you an idea of my size/appetite). Also, the buffalo burger and salmon entrees are good sized and won't break the bank.\n\nI've had every appetizer available on the menu and can say that they are all good to excellent. The spring rolls come with a wonderful sweet sauce. The chicken quesadillas are large and filling. The asian nachos are piled high.\n\n\n3. Desert - The \"Mojos\" are probably one of the best frozen deserts I've ever had. Ice cream wrapped in rice crispy treats. The ice cream can change daily, the servers usually do not know what flavor it will be. The menu states this as well.\n\n\n4. The \"Underground\" menu. This is the menu of specialty rolls that are made. These clock in at $12 each and are very good. The Jalapenko is spicy and very filling for an 8 piece serving. \n\n\n5. The \"all you can eat\" on Saturday. This is both good and bad. The good is that yes, you can get all you can eat (of the available sushi, not everything is on this special). The bad is that once it gets busy you will need to wait for your items, Moto runs two sushi chefs max. If you expect 20 orders of 5+ sushi items to come out in 5-10 minutes, you need to come back to reality. Get there early and order in a timely manner, be prepared.\n\n\nAnd now the downside:\n\n1. Sushi - The regular menu has, in comparison to other sushi bars, a very small selection. As mentioned in earlier reviews, only smoked salmon for some items rather than regular salmon. The sushi available is of good size without the \"rice bloat\" that some sushi bars have, you know what I mean, when the roll has more rice than contents (fish/veggies/seaweed or soy wrap). I recommend ordering a regular roll, such as spicy tuna and an \"underground\" roll (mentioned above).\n\n\n2. Wait time and servers - This is a neighborhood restaurant, through and through this is how the owner markets the establishment and runs it. If it is very busy you will need to wait for a table. You will need to wait for your order to be prepared longer if it is busy.\n\n\n\nThat's all I have to offer you in the way of advice and opinion on Moto. Overall it is above average when factoring in the experience and goal of the restaurant. I wouldn't call it a \"sushi experience\", but rather a nice sushi restaurant in a good neighborhood. Go to have a nice lunch or dinner, or to watch a game and drink some great beers.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "swJ6rmmGx4DCxosDfKTElw", "review_id": "oX0IOkDALa6VkORxXY2nOQ", "text": "Well, it dropped a star for me, and I'll tell you why. Eaten there probably 20 time in the last quarter. I've had it all; All you can eat sushi, bowls, desert, beer. Ate alone, ate with Sandra K, ate with son and family (including 3 year old grandson who plays drums with the chopsticks) had a party of 12 there.\n\nService....slow on Saturday for the AYES, otherwise I can't complain. There are some \"bright\" spots. First, it's close to my neighborhood, a start and there is more than sushi and that is helpful when you have non-sushi lovers with you. The bowls are very good and you can order them in the heat index you like. Funny names to them as well, like the \"Exit Wound Bowl\" or \"The Classified Bowl with this description;Don't Order this Bowl\".\n\nSquid Salad is great, great, great! Calamari, ok. Hey they put a lot of thought into their beer selection and that is cool. And their dessert sushis are very unique.\n\nAs for the sushi....I now have way too many sushi restaurants to try and they are all falling over themselves for your business. Sushi has become really \"hip\" lately but there will be a fall out in this category as the economy continues to slow and people, let's face it, are pulling back. This is not a place for a sushi purist, but give me good food, a cool gathering place (close to my central Phoenix abode) and I will be there. Sushi has got to get better for me to rate higher and \"earn\" my business.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "FGZkbk4G9lUfBrT4BlsyGg", "review_id": "-0PFqDCvbEbWGQLXl52ARw", "text": "This is truthfully the best sushi place in town! when your there dont forget to ask for the secret menu.....", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2qkHJ1oqE01DovTqpqCC0Q", "review_id": "oI7IHu9qT8Cuu0HxuyswpA", "text": "Sashimi is always fresh. Love the beer selection which they seem to mix up often. Great happy hour pricing. Sports on the LCD tv's. I love this place. Off hours are best. Beat the rush and get great service. Check it out.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "lHZsCZ4KZsxeiixQ1lBxLA", "review_id": "f3EAbXuhS1LopW00gqNeyQ", "text": "I enjoyed this place for lunch.....\n\n\nThe likes:\n\nThe humorous menu and helpful staff.....  Nice portions, the Miso soup is excellent and large.  The edamame was adequate and fresh.\n\nMy lunchmate had the Vegas roll which was good but not the best in town by a long shot (think Hana and Dozo)\n\nThe dislikes:\n\nI ordered the katsu...   This is a sticking point with me as few or no restaurants in the US seem to serve this properly.  The Katsu was goos but tasted like a generic chicken cutlet.  Panko should be VERY crispy and tasty this was not.  The appropriate accompniament is always white rise (check!) and shredded cabbage.  There seems to be the temptation to eliminate or modify this in the US.  Bad Idea!  While the \"Asian Slaw\" is tasty  it dominates the plate in a not so good way.\n\nThe Tea - Dammit! why do place have to serve such crappy tea!  It is an inexpensive way to complement a meal.  We got an ancient teabag with genmaicha in it served uncermonioously\n\n\nThe Service - Come her with lots of time the service was inattentive and sporadic.  When she was there it was great it was the 20 minute absence that killed the deal\n\nI will go back for the AYCE buffet and try the sushi...", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "pYDOGnbSeuq35jYFS3UCIg", "review_id": "4lc6U2S3cNWWbvqrdwzd7A", "text": "The sushi is always delicious, especially the ones listed on the underground menu (the volcano roll is to die for). We always go there for every special occasion. While it's true that the service is slow on Saturdays due to their all-you-can eat sushi special, I otherwise have no complaints.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "6qTA7oelKwpevf1lL_bIVA", "review_id": "E_WSVIe1Xaa2k0LFh74AOA", "text": "If  you're looking for a casual, unpretentious sushi bar then go to Moto Sushi. The ambiance is like Starbucks (mood lighting) but with sushi. Vince is the Owner and has a great knack of remembering your name, which gives it a 'mom and pop' feel. I love the marketing of this place from the menus to the picture on the wall (hot asian model named Jayd Lovely by the hostess stand-shamless plug, don't hate). The food portions are perfect and this is truly important to me because I've yet to meet anyone who can out-eat me. I love their custom chicken/rice bowls, sushi is always fresh, and the moto chicken wings are spicy and moist. End your meal with an order of mojos or two (I don't like to typically share my dessert unless I'm in love with you) which is dee-licious!\n\nOh! And ask for their underground sushi menu to spice things up a bit.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "fp0yGyrrMBDbQi4zvqLLEQ", "review_id": "ZTHnWZ71wE2HzJb9qPbUMg", "text": "Moto is where I really got hooked on sushi, though what I have had off of the rest of the menu is always yummy too. The sushi is always fresh and the sweet potato fries are a great side to share with the table. I recommend Moto Happy Hour to friends all the time for sushi on a budget - the California, Spicy Tuna and Spicy Yellowtail rolls are all half-price and you can grab a 20oz beer for $3.50 to wash it all down. The \"underground menu\" is also a great option when your feeling flush - the rolls are all $12 each. My favorites are the volcano roll when I want something spicy and the mayflower roll when I want something bright and fresh. YUM!\n\nMy only complaint (besides the Fox news that is always on the television sets) is that they don't usually have the Ace Pear cider on tap like they used to... my non-beer drinking friends always appreciated the option and it was a favorite of mine as well.\n\nUPDATE: the underground menu is above ground now - printed and pricey! The happy hour is still worthwhile and the beer list always has decent craft options (although they still lack a consistent cider for those who enjoy it and tend towards primarily hoppy beer choices). We still love the place and as we prepared to move cross-country, it was one of the few spots my husband needed to visit before saying goodbye for a year.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "n_lAaNGeWgspbbCJc0DqRg", "review_id": "uZK5nolqNSJy4C-ZkbAS-g", "text": "Moto is more than a sushi joint, because I dig the place and I won't eat a scrap of the slimy stuff.  \n\nMoto is a very friendly, neighborhood place where it only takes a few visits before the staff calls you by name.  \nAvoid the end of the bar area if you don't want to hear a gamut of extremely non-PC jokes, comments, and other debauchery.  If you aren't comfortable with this, don't bother seeking out management, because the raunchiest dude in that corner is probably the owner!\n\nCraft/MicroBrew style beers are always on tap and domestic junk is never!\nRegular tasting parties have been held in the past by Stone Brewing Company out of San Diego.\nAs if you were ordering wine, ask for a menu with a description of the daily beer choices, which tells you it's name, brewer, predominant style or flavor, and even alchohol % content.  Watch out for those high % beers; it doesn't take much before you've over done your intentions!\n\nConsidering anything except sushi, the menu offers a wide assortment, from usual to unusual.  I can't judge the sushi, becaue I don't eat it, but it sure looks neat and it's fun to watch being made.  Take some time reading the menu, because 1.It's full of funny (in a rude style) humorous tidbits, and 2. you'll find original dishes like the Thai chicken quesadilla, buffalo burger, and a cool build-it-yer-self meal for your own ultimate original combination of carb, protein, sauce, and veggies.\n\nBecome a regular here, and as long as you're not a complete tool, you'll feel like one of the family.  If you are a complete tool, this is the kind of place that you might be shown a sign that says something like:\n \"We reserve the right to refuse service to assholes like you.\"  \n*Note, I never actually saw such a sign in the building, but if you read the funny bits in the menu and rules for AllYouCanEat sushi, you will see that this is the exact mood and tone with which the place is run.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ePAUr6xDxvMpG8eQfiDiqQ", "review_id": "trWdXfqdc1Sq1HbPoNlMKg", "text": "One of my absolute favorites ........ yummy!", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PiIdsdEd8JrRaMv5aDzSZA", "review_id": "Zjfxkjy4cK0u9h4QymHpIA", "text": "An absolute travesty if you're here for sushi. An AYCE sushi menu limited to Krab (yes with a K ), smoked salmon, tuna, unagi, yellowtail, and rolls that look like they're made by Sushi-bot 5000 that shoots Krab as excrement. The fish themselves are atrocious and taste like they've had better days. The Krab seems to be some kind of binding agent they try to hide in every space imaginable just to fill you up. The sushi rice is the only thing that was prepared correctly and it was a blessing in disguise for it to be served by bushels in each bite. The service is borderline senile and their \"AYCE rules\" are written very condescendingly. As we were near finished, a friend had asked if I got my moneys worth. My response...  \"yes, by not ordering anymore.\"", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xhu8wJAUni5Rjx0_2VzCOw", "review_id": "-S0xWJDqdIQOXkxNbxFyjw", "text": "If you order sushi, ask for the secret menu.  The regular menu has regular rolls (standard stuff like Spicy Tuna and things of that sort).  We usually go for sushi, but I've been pleasantly surprised with the appetizers and the bowls.  The wings are very good (boneless, skinless tenders in sauce).  \n\nThe best part is the beer selection.  It's rotated regularly and is always unique.  The bartender is always friendly and quick to suggest a good beer if the taps have changed since my last visit.\n\nReally a good place to go have happy hour or dinner.  We actually started going there when we lived down the street.  We've since moved, but we still drive out of our way to go there.\n\nZen 32 it is not (but I think that's a good thing).", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Ofxlhi_HKp7myFDpwg9aIA", "review_id": "rGAyMet95wlsi3Se7N2zcQ", "text": "So, I  was with a friend and she was craving sushi and dreaded the thought of going to Zen 32 based on our last experience there. So I have wanted to try Moto since I had never been, and driven by it a million times. This place is easy enough to find just south of Glendale on 16th st. right behind a McDonald's and across the street from a Blockbuster Video.\n\nWe went in the afternoon and the place was not extremely busy. We got the only booth in the restaurant, which is really meant for 4 to 6 people but gave the two of us plenty of room. The menu was cute, and I liked the little tidbits that were written on it about cell phone use, kids playing with the shades and other witty repertoire.\n\nThe booth is in desperate need of re-upholstery, and the restaurant in general had a fishy smell..and seemed a bit dirty not real pleasant to say the least for a start.\n\nOur server was excellent, but I was a bit disappointed in the glass ware I received for my Ice tea, it appeared to be a buffet style Coca Cola plastic cup, but what was the worst the top of my glass had some pink lipstick still on the rim...witch to say the least kind of grossed me out a bit.\n\nWe got the Krab Puffs for an apetizer, 5 crab puffs for 5 bucks...seems a little steep, but they were good and had a good ratio of cream cheese to crab, the dipping sauce seemed a bit bland though.\n\nI was not particularly in the mood for sushi, so I decided to get the Buffalo burger which to my surprise was actually made from Buffalo, I have had Buffalo before, and I would have to say that this piece was not the freshest. The sweet potato fries that accompanied the burger were delicious though.\n\n My partner in crime had the Eel roll, which I did not try but she seemed to enjoy it thoroughly. \n\nThe total for the two of us came out to 25 bucks which was descent for two entrees and an appetizer with some drinks. The service at this place was impeccable our server was Lizzy and is the only reason I give it 3 stars, they need to do something about the smell, and it seems to need a thorough cleaning, and could use some new dishware. \n\nI am not giving up on this spot yet, they have an event coming up in a few weeks I want to check out so I will give it a second try before I decide to put a stake in it and be done with it needs some improvement but am definitely willing to give it a second chance.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 11, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "n_lAaNGeWgspbbCJc0DqRg", "review_id": "47gWhRI_M6GT9_w50asg4w", "text": "Mutt-friendly microbrews - oh yea.\n\nHiking with Jaek recently one evening was culminated wonderfully with a tasty ale on their shaded patio.\n\nSure it was warm, but we were together - a boy and his dog and his beer.\n\nBeautiful, man, beautiful.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xMl2HNZXgvzUFbX3ptonXg", "review_id": "bycxFLrGuYHVBKqnf0FmYg", "text": "Mediocre sushi and god-awful service. My wife and I, both ex-servers from our college years, tried them three times. Every time the service was infuriating and the food bland. Save your money.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HvaVgP0S0dFaCbBDIQIkag", "review_id": "OurLy1PVQGVwHsDvZuCISA", "text": "What?? No raw salmon? Only smoked?I am tres cornfused. Am I at a bagel place or a sushi restaurant?\n\nSlow service. Limited sushi menu. Bland Miso.\n\nNO RAW SALMON.\n\nEnough said, I won't be back. Too bad it was my only Saturday sushi lunch option (Zen 32, I'm looking in your direction...).", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KNnIvfklZwG5gdQduvVDMQ", "review_id": "CmlJTGiH3tSYbhcSBRQI9g", "text": "I just experienced this restaurant for the second time.  My first time around, the food and service were decent and the nifty sushi dessert made the overall experience pretty cool. \n\nThe second time around, it was pretty horrendous.  My boyfriend and I were driving around trying to find a place on which we could both agree.  I was craving sushi, and he's not crazy about sushi.  Ultimately, Moto came to my mind--because they have some basic sushi rolls (although no raw salmon or really much raw nigiri to speak of) along with lots of other food. \n\nSo, Moto it was.  On arrival, as we walked up, we noticed a couple of empty tables inside so we weren't too worried about having to wait.  But, when we got inside, the host basically just pointed at a table at the bar, had us sit down, and then threw two menus onto the table and walked away. \n\nAs we sat at a table in the bar area--although we wanted to eat in the actual restaurant area--my boyfriend immediately noticed that the couple sitting behind us was completely hammered.  I listened for a moment, and indeed, they were screaming.  Screaming their conversation.  And they were discussing herpes sores.  They appeared to be on a date, discussing herpes sores, and the female occasionally mentioned her DAUGHTER.  \n\nSo after listening to some loud herpes convo for a few moments, my boyfriend went and asked the host if they had a different table, inside the actual restaurant portion.  We were added to a list.  \n\nAbout 5 minutes later, a waitress approached, and I'm 99.9% sure that she was intoxicated.  Not just slightly inebriated, either, but kind of ridiculous drunk.  She looked all glazed over as she asked if we wanted any drinks.  I asked if they had a drink menu and she stared at me like she was really confused.  Then I asked if they had a cocktail menu, and she said, no, we have a menu of beer and wine.  She gave me a weird look.  So, thinking I was mistaken about the drink situation, I asked, do you guys have a full bar? \n\nShe said, oh, yes!  What do you like!?!?  I like fruity drinks, so I asked if they had Stoli Razzberri (or however it's spelled).  She said, \"I LOVE THAT.  THAT'S MY FAVORITE.\"  Then she informed me that she wasn't sure if they had it, but she would check.  My boyfriend (who was driving) requested a water, and the waitress walked away. \n\nEventually after enduring more conversation about that chick's kid and various human ailments (herpes, chicken pox, the flu), the host told us they had a table for us.  He walked us to the table and threw menus on it.  As he started to walk away, I mentioned to him that I had ordered a drink from the waitress at the other table and I didn't want her to wonder where we went.  He said he'd already told her about it, and not to worry.  A few seconds later, he brought the drink over and set it down.  Oddly, the drink was pink, and a Stoli Razz & tonic isn't usually pink.  But I figured it looked interesting so I'd give it a shot anyway.  \n\nShortly thereafter, our actual waitress approached.  She immediately started LECTURING us about how we can't just order drinks at the bar and walk away without cashing out at the bar.  She went on for a while about how we needed to go back and cash out at the bar.  We explained that we never meant to sit at the bar, and that we had just gotten our drink at our actual table, and hadn't received it at the bar.  So then she kind of backed off after saying something weird, like, \"Oh, so you just got them?  Oh, okay, then you guys aren't too worried about it then I guess.\"  Then she started telling me about the drink I'd received, which wasn't the one that I ordered--it was some other type of vodka with actual fruit in it or something.  Then she gave me a long list of all the other types of fruit vodkas that they have.  I guess that was ok, and the drink ended up being pretty decent.  But it was still just....bizarre. \n\nAnyway, we ordered our food.  That included a shrimp tempura roll, a squid salad, a regular sized order of the asian nachos, and a buffalo burger.  \n\nThe shrimp tempura roll and squid salad came out first.  I'm an idiot who's terrible with chopsticks, and I didn't notice that we had no forks until the waitress was gone.  It took a while to obtain a fork.  But anyhow, the squid salad was pretty decent, typical for any sushi restaurant.  The roll was....ok.  The crab mix in it was kind of like what you could get in a crab salad sandwich at Subway.  It also had carrots in it, which were kind of overwhelming.  \n\nThen, out came the asian nachos.  The gigantic asian nachos.  She brought us a large instead of the regular that I ordered, and of course, charged us for the large.  I considered saying something, but I figured we'd just get a lecture.  We were only able to finish a small portion of them, because the large was freaking huge.  Fortunately they were good.  \n\nMaybe we misread, but the buffalo burger was made with buffalo, not buffalo sauce.  \n\nMoto is not very good.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ofxlhi_HKp7myFDpwg9aIA", "review_id": "icB2uulbDuHzSNBtb9lYlw", "text": "Recently went back here for a special beer tasting and would have to say everything was a step up from the first time I was there except for the fact that it still smelled by fish.  don't know what they need to do to get rid of that smell but it would be a bit more pleasant if they did...might even get 5 stars!", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "BJbLOl6wHXHnDBf4Ikkmsw", "review_id": "sr09wlBo-LG3haBEEyqhIg", "text": "Call ahead and make sure Vince - the owner - is there.  When he's not, the place totally falls apart.  It's like having a substitute teacher in a fourth grade class when Vince isn't there.  The servers don't care and get snooty and food comes out at various times.  I think this is a result of Vince being an active owner/manager.  The problem is that he doesn't have a solid manager to back him up when he's gone.  Someone else needs to be able to crack the whip.  \n\nI'm a regular and will continue to be so, but my trips to Moto are few and far between when Vince isn't there driving his tatted-up sushi and saki slinging serving staff.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "JL_cervg7k-NB199arXIdQ", "review_id": "4UN_325AWByc5c5-AcKuIQ", "text": "Service was good - I was disappointed by a lukewarm miso soup and almost cold brown rice.  We ordered the sushi/sashimi platter to share, and it tasted fine with an okay presentation. The green tea is unique and refreshing. We ordered the small Moto for dessert - and that was delicious and a small was plenty for two people.  Overall, if I was really craving sushi and I was near 16th Street and Glendale, I'd go again, but I wouldn't go out of my way for Moto.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_uL7OiQSfNsCd60DrAf7qQ", "review_id": "6xj1G1TEtcKt0dkx0Jp76w", "text": "Moto is pretty high up there in the sushi world for me. I love my sushi so it take a good place to impress me. \n\nI first went to Moto for their All-You-Can-Eat Saturdays. IN the beginning it wasn't nearly as strict as it is now, but rightfully so they had to implement some rules(Don't be a gluten, no sharing, $0.50 per piece you have leftover that they will box up for you to take home, must eat all the rice as well...). They offer just about any kind of sushi you would want for about $18 per person, or $22 per person if you want Saki with it, still a fab deal! \n\nMy other favorite there is their chicken terriacki bowl, probably the best I have had in a long time. They have a \"built your own\" style bowl menu, very good, check it out! \n\nOver all Moto is good, but a once in awhile venture.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7_UE_JYM6dXUb_kGeUMRBQ", "review_id": "y1wEN3HjxgeOzlznQjzfmA", "text": "So I've been to this place twice. The first time, it was super-awesome, and I love, love, love the divine desert sushi...hello?! Rice Krispy treats and ice cream? To die for.\nI started with the curry soup, quite good, with just a hint of spice. The sushi served was fresh and the portions (especially the sashimi) were quite large. My first experience at Moto? Overall excellent.\n\nSadly, on my second visit, I encountered a hot restaurant (eeew, raw fish and a hot environment?) with mediocre service. We arrived at 12:30 and attempted the All You Can Eat Sushi, two full hours later we had eaten exactly about two rolls and two nigiris each. minus soy sauce for the first order since we never got our soy sauce bowls. We were told the AYCES would take about 15 minutes to prepare when in actuality it took just under an hour for each order. \n\nWe watched as two different families sat at a table across from us and left after waiting for about 10 minutes to give a drink order, nobody ever came.  \n\nFinally, this little grandpa with his two grandsons came in they, like us waited and waited. the grandfather told the server he felt he had been waiting too long (45 minutes), she offered an apology and sent the manager over who began to actually argue with the man, she actually asked if he had ever eaten at a sushi place before.  Excuse me? Not professional.  Then tried to tell him that the server had placed his order only 20 minutes earlier. He was confused as he had ordered a good 40-45 minutes earlier.  The manager, again, argued with the man telling him he didn't order 45 minutes earlier.  \n\nBottom line: AYCES is horrible, we actually overheard the manager tell the man \"The AYCES is prepared AFTER other regular orders, regardless of when placed, so that customers who order order off the regular menu get their food hot.\" Really? So the sushi chefs are also in the kitchen preparing soups and noodle dishes? Not likely.  So, take the 18 bucks, add on the automatic 20% gratuity and you've got yourself a meal a little over 20 bucks a piece and you've only eaten 5 pieces of sushi.  \n\nI will not return for AYCES, but for a dinner? Sure thing.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 20, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "v5k-__wHo2xPI25WO-dcQA", "review_id": "XQl6cP4teGqbuqicUzlPKg", "text": "I hate to be an asshole, but I hated this place. \n\nI came here yesterday with a group of friends for lunch. Our 15 minute wait turned into what felt like an hour, when impatient me finally went in to see what the deal was... To my surprise, there was an empty table for a party of 7 that was just sitting there. Are you kidding me? So I ask one of the servers if its cool that we snag it, to which he said Yes. Just cram in tight. NO big deal. So I go and grab my friends to alert them that the table was ready, and when I walk back in, some stupid little bitchy server is standing there glaring at me telling me she \"needs a minute to move the table\" while huffing and puffing and sighing and just generally being a little queen about having to move a freakin table. I'm sorry, isn't it your JOB to accommodate patrons? I thanked her as she stormed off, and say something shitty to her about being such an inconvenience. I never saw her again throughout the duration of my visit. \n\nStar removal #1.\n\nWe all sit down, and continue waiting for our drink order to be placed. Finally, after about 10 minutes, this happens, but were without menus, so no one *really* knows what they want, Waitress huffs, rolls her eyes, and goes to grab menus. We look, she takes our order, but only for about 6 of the 8 people at the table. She somehow forgot about the tallest man at the table and the girl sitting across from him. Once she comes back, after 3 attempts, she gets the order wrong, serves me my sake without a cup or a glass for my beer. Seriously?\n\nStar removal #2.\n\nWe finally order. Mind you, this was the longest lunch in the universe, because at this point we had already been there for an hour. Luckily our waitress got the order correct, except a few of us ended up waiting at least 45 minutes for our rolls to come out.. specifically the Avocado rolls.. did you run to California to grow and pick them yourself because.. wow. \n\nStar removal #3.\n\nThey managed to Eff up the most important part, which was the SUSHI. My unagi was not fresh, the spicy tuna tasted like plastic, they only had smoked salmon, no raw. They waitress *highly* recommended the dessert roll, which was ice cream rolled in rice krispys.. I know that sounds awesome and all, but im here for sushi, not ice cream. Also, on the menus, it says they have the choice to put a grat on ANY size party.. this to me is absolutely absurd.\n\nStar Removal #4\n\nI'm sorry, but when you see a PARTY OF EIGHT slide in, you do everything in your power to make these people happy, because if you don't, you can expect that \"We can grat anyone we want\" to be the only grat you get. Nothing additonal.\n\nGet your shit together Moto, and maybe remind your waitstaff that their JOB is to make sure your patrons enjoy themselves, not make us feel like a burden. If it weren't for them, this review wouldn't have been so shitty.\n\nP.S. Start to finish, lunch took 2.5 hours. \n\nFAIL.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 11, "useful": 14, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "3ES5ddBjFRqrF4vI9GHPMA", "text": "The people who regularly patronize Moto must not have jobs, or lives, or children, or pets, because if they did, they would constantly be late to everything they did, have a pissed off babysitter, and dead animals littering their house.\n\nI am extremely understanding and very forgiving, but when it takes over 45 minutes to bring me avocado rolls, when it really isn't busy, there is something way wrong. Like wayyyy wrong.\n\nI had the miso soup. Didn't like it. Once I finally got the avocado rolls, they were really good, but I was so annoyed that I could barely enjoy them. I also had to ask several times to get my tea refilled.\n\nThe location is good, my sushi was good and reasonably priced, and the decor is pretty cool, so I am going to give them three stars, but the service was so terribly slow I feel like being served by a sloth would have been more efficient.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fAiVqZv7P_oc5CzGMX_G9w", "review_id": "T3bMKfuLXPd8dI4B6EBz3w", "text": "I must confess, I didn't try to the sushi here, but I plan on going back another time to try it out.  But what I did try, the Curry Soup and the Potstickers were quite good.\n\nI met a friend there for lunch, and it was quite busy, but we were able to snag a table without a wait.  There seemed to be some confusion as to who our waitress was, and we had like 3 different ones try to take our beverage order, but eventually they sorted it out.\n\nThe Curry Soup was divine!  Red curry, coconut, a bit of heat combined with the sweet crab and rice made this the perfect soup in my book!  The potstickers were nice and crispy, and the food came out pretty quickly.  My friend got a basic sushi roll (California) and said it was good too.\n\nI do want to come back and try the sushi, especially the dessert sushi, which looked really yummy. The inside decor is modern, clean and comfortable, making for a nice dining atmosphere.\n\nI would have given them 4 stars but they don't have a lunch menu, and it is kinda on the pricey side when considering lunch.  Most sushi places offer lunch bento boxes, but not Moto, and I really think they should jump on that bandwagon!", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wC1CPV5bf--bDLtlhNSPLg", "review_id": "K5ybyhSRq5tvmigmOG4BvA", "text": "The Asian Nacho's are unbelievably amazing! That's the only thing we had, but I would go back just to have them again. They use wanton's as chips and pile on the cheese and fixins. Genious!", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "WWxCMDn8rVHIrIFoKRcRDg", "review_id": "IRByS8tKQ_uyJjbofajYrA", "text": "The food & beverages at Moto are awesome.\n\nThe service needs a little help, as they don't always check on you to see if you need another beer or a water refill. They might just need more staff.\n\nI award 4 stars because I know I will be back for the beer and food. Awesome selection of craft brews on tap, only $3/glass during happy hour (3pm - 6:15pm). Cheap appetizers during happy hour too. Win!\n\nNumerous veggie choices (that are actually GOOD). \n\nThe wonton nachos minus meat were awesome.\n\nThe tofu yakisoba was awesome.\n\nThe veggie rolls were awesome.\n\nI wish this place was closer to my house.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XeoAojoz5johV2MQ5ngNig", "review_id": "rvyEWRCNQY0hPaHE2L6vuw", "text": "Started coming here about a year ago for the saturday all you can eat days. For the price it can't be beat. I have been here at least 15 times now and the fish is almost always fresh and good, a few times i have had a bad piece but even the best places I have been get a bad one once in awhile. The selection isn't the largest on the all you can eat but the basics are all covered with tuna, yellowtail, unagi, las vegas rolls, spicy tuna, philly, boston, alaska and spicy yellowtail all being on the list. The dessert they have the mojos are of a kind and different all the tie but never a disappointment if you have room after all the sushi.\n\nThey also have a full bar and often feature different specialty brews here as well. You can also add a sake bomber to your all you can eat for i think $4 so not a bad deal.\n\nThe gripes here is that the service is not the best as the waitresses know that they add 20% tip to all of the all you can eat bills s they don't seem to try to hard. it can take awhile to get a drink refilled (unless its alcohol and an extra charge). The other thing is that it can take awhile for the sushi to get done. I have no problem with this most days as for the amount of food I and my friends orders it takes awhile to make but on occasion it can be excessive.\n\nDespite the fact that there are other all you can eats closer to me I willingly drive the 20-30min to come here on Saturdays. For $17 this is a great deal and a good place to eat.\n\nP.S. if you ride a motorcycle they have helmet/jacket hooks inside and allow parking on the side walk as the owner is a rider.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0Eck5WWuXkzee6uvqMy6zg", "review_id": "hCxZtnPoK8SfvUhfhdjRpA", "text": "So - started working right down the road from MOTO, and a coworker said, there's a good lunch spot down the road, we should go.  So we did.\n\nI really, really like this place.  It's got a hip, yet laid back atmosphere, good rock music playing, and very genuine and friendly staff.  \n\nFood - I've had sushi here a few times, and it was \"good\".  About 7.5/10 on my sushi scale.  But let's talk about their build to order rice bowls.  You can mix and match a myriad of meats and vegetables and choose your temperature level.  I told my server a few visits ago that I really like hot, spicy food, and she recommended the \"Exit Wound\" bowl.  The name alone is super cool.  This selection immediately became my favorite lunch dish that I've had in ages.  Quite spicy, but not over the top....and amazing flavor sauteed into the breaded shrimp, chicken and fresh vegetables, all over white or brown rice.  (brown for me)\n\nDid I mention that the owner of this place is a beer snob?  There are always several outstanding craft brews on tap here - and they go SO well with some of the spicier dishes.  I would come to MOTO just for the beer selections, but the food is also good enough to get me back in there as well.\n\nI now visit Moto at least once a week for lunch, and they haven't let me down yet.  Love this joint - 5 stars - and get the Exit Wound bowl!!", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "bmDivXQy-KB4_dPIS9ZA8w", "review_id": "3XbL5MhpbZegMryGMwsTfA", "text": "We came here for the All you can eat sushi deal on Saturday. I was a little hesitant because other yelp reviews of the service have not been stellar. But our waitress was very pleasant and quick to refill glasses or see if we wanted to put in another sushi order.\n\nWhat a great deal for $17.95- you can choose from a variety of nigiri and sushi choices.We didn't get it but, for an extra $5 you can add a sake bomber. The sushi was really fresh and unlike several other AYCE sushi places its made when you order it so it hasn't been sitting out all day. My favorites were the tootsie roll (krab and cucumber with tempura crunchies on top) and the smoked salmon nigiri. Brandon, my fiance, really enjoyed the spicy tuna roll. \n\nIt looked like they have a good Happy hour and a cute patio so I will definitely be back to try that out. Overall, I would recommend this place because the atmosphere is laid back, it's a great value for the price and the sushi is delicious and fresh.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "SC_bFYaDgDub7tDjKCvV_g", "review_id": "IYPmH4iiBq07dPhEaivrGQ", "text": "I used to live right around the corner from this little treat, luckily it is close to work so we can still conveniently enjoy it! \n\nThe ironic part of Moto for me, I absolutely LOVE sushi but I order other items on the menu here because they are so freakin' tasty. Two of my favorites include the Moto Chicken Salad (cabbage, chicken, peanuts, celery, green onion tossed in a light sesame vinagrette) and comes in 2 sizes - regular and large. The large is huge - fyi!\n\nThe chicken teriyaki bowl is so \"clean\" - excellent pieces of all-white meat, no chewy surprises... with your choice of white or brown rice. I like the brown rice. The sauce is a sweeter version of teriyaki, but great consistency. Avoid the miso soup - just one salty mess. \n\nRandomly tried their dessert, called \"Mojos\" - and they really brought out the \"fat kid\" in me!!! These rolls consist of Nutella, brownie and ice-cream rolled out with a layer of rice krispie treat and then sliced. Gotta atleast try them once! \n\nGreat little neighborhood joint. Spent many a night drinking wine on the adorable little patio area.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "YD1SzVYjE4r3qtTkj8Xq6Q", "text": "Recently discovered by the Canadians, Moto roughly translated means \"don't eat sushi here, but everything else on the menu is great!\"\n\nMy first visit to Moto was several years ago when I had some sushi and sashimi items. My most vivid memory was ordering a Philadelphia roll and watching the sushi guy take an already made roll off the counter and cut it into pieces and serve it to me. I'm sorry, has that been there long? \n\nFlash forward to a month ago when my parents were at Matsuri and wanted a \"Japanese\" meal. I recommended Moto because it was the only place I thought would be open at 2PM on a Saturday. I was drawn to revisit it because they offer some interesting beer selections on draught. Well, they do, and it exposed me to a couple of interesting beers I'd not heard of. My folks wanted to order sushi, so I let them, and sure enough the rolls they ordered, as well as my sashimi selections were just not very good. Everyone at the table ordered entrees and we were all very happy. The build your own noodle bowls are great. I have been back a couple times since and really enjoy it every time. \n\nThe service here has been great every visit with a staff of girls all in their twenties that are hip, but not in an asinine way that some of these other types of places can be. Try getting a twenty something girl to show you any respect at Stingray, RA, etc. Ain't gonna happen, friend. I'm also impressed that they offer a great happy hour, especially Sunday when it is all day long. \n\nYep, Moto is a great place, as long as you don't order the sushi. The menu items are too good to pass up to order something that is sub-par or average.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "uqK3yvpg5Evk_XgzMW-lAw", "review_id": "FxTAb0k8TueF4H7MnjYYjA", "text": "There are so many sushi Happy Hour places around, but wanted give this one a try.  The HH menu sushi selections only has four rolls \n(Kalifornia, Philadelphia, Spicy tuna roll, and Tootsie roll).  I had ordered the Kalifornia and Tootsie roll.  You can really tell the experience of the Sushi Chef making the rolls.  The rolls are small, uneven, and about to fall apart.  We had also tried the Asian nacho, edamame, and gyoza. The Asian nacho was not bad.  I guess anything with cheese should blend well, most of time.  The best was the beer.  I think the name was Sweet Betty, can't remember.  I had to order two to enjoy with my sushi.  The service was alright, it could be better.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k2u1F6spBGhgk2JtAe97QA", "review_id": "LJ-Uj8Toy7skaNw0Faw8nQ", "text": "I have never eaten inside the place but I may go for the AYCE thing on a Saturday. \n\nI've ordered take out on a few occasions and really liked it. I am a very judgmental sushi eater! I love unagi and the flavor has to be just right! So the dragon rolls to have impressed me is a big deal. I also ordered the tuna tataki that just wasn't seasoned as well as other places but overall enjoyable. The chicken katsu is very tasty, panko breading makes anything good though, and comes with asian slaw that isn't overly tart  and the brown rice was cooked well. My son loves those desert rolls, the little fatty! \n\nI've ordered by phone and gone in to order and either way the staff has been friendly and helpful. \n\nI like this place and even though I have moved farther from this place than other sushi restaurants I will continue to go there until I am thoroughly disappointed.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "Cb7InrS6IWqAa2u95bCc8A", "text": "The appetizers were yummy: \nAsian Nachos - LOVED IT! \nGyoza - Good \nWonton Soup - 2 wontons and salty soup base \nI did not tried the rolls but the girls ordered a Kalifornia and Tootsie \n\nFor my entree, I got the sesame chicken with brown rice. I thought the sesame chicken was going to be salt, but it was the sweet sauce coating the fried chicken pieces. It was ok but a little tad sweeter than I like. Everyone had a fun time. I knocked them down to four stars because the service was terrible. We had to flag or get our waitress every time. She never refilled drinks or come back to check on the table. We had to get her attention and sometimes she is no where to be found.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Cw-PSJBNFtzWvUNeBsLxTQ", "review_id": "HMzoUXYD_Ikkl2ILJDTJjw", "text": "I love this place and go there like a regular. It is not a typical sushi bar. My gf hates sushi and one side of their menu is dedicated to the \"non sushi\" person. It is a very stylish upscale but not pricey place. All the waitresses are super cool and quite sexy too. I see lots of families there and the regulars really are regular..whether at the bar or table they have a great selection of imported beer. maybe I think of it as a neighborhood sushi place.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "mqELWLgzXtcQDCxY60Xkyg", "review_id": "GVrbn5WPxouJyNVSleEBBA", "text": "Moto is yummy! I don't eat sea food so the only Sushi I eat is Cucumber Rolls or Vegetarian Rolls. There are plenty of variety of dishes to choose from that include build your own to include Sea Food, Chicken, Beef, and Vegetarian. You can also choose your temapture. The side dishes which some are included in the Happy Hour are very tasty.\n\nI have been eating there of and on since the resturant moved in the neighboorhood. I can't say they always have the best customer service however recently I sat at the bar and the bartendar was the best. She really impressed me. \n\nI don't drink but they have a large varitey of beers and wines. Many I have never seen or heard of to choose from. The bartendar told me the owner loves to switch the beer regulary to give different options. \n\nIf you are looking for a trendy place with a great variety of food this is the place to eat.  There is a full service bar with a creative Sushi Chef to watch. It is a small resturant with a big menu.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lFcbT6QiESHz2ibRPdSwJg", "review_id": "ZkJ4Te84jAfR_0pDcZtrfw", "text": "Ordered two basic and simple rolls and received sushi that looked rolled by a child.  Sloppy presentation and rice was super tacky to the point of staleness.  Decided not to buy any more rolls since they failed the first two tester rolls.  If you cannot make a spicy tuna roll you have no business calling yourself a sushi place.  Pad Thai sounded yummy and ordered chicken added to the dish.  We were going to forgive the rolls since we can be a little snooty about sushi, but shouldn't you be?  Its not like you ordered anything cheap.  After two bites into the Pad Thai I bit into a bone! Mmm...wasnt expecting that!  I spit out the bone and looked through the Pad Thai to find three bone shards in the noodles.  Wanting to bring it to the attention of the management, cause I would want to know if it were my place if bone fragements were being served by accident to my patrons, we waited 15 mins to be told that they would make us another dish.  Aftering waiting for so long, the appetite for this place was gone and we asked if they could just remove the item from the bill.  The manager said,\"Of course, sorry.\"  No big deal until we got the bill and only the additional charge for chicken was removed from the bill.  Asking to speak to the manager again since we were told the entree was going to be removed we were told, \"I took the chicken off since that is what you had a problem with and everyone know that is the risk you take when eating chicken, cuz chicken's have bones.\" WHAT?! I was dumbfounded, not only bad food, bad service from management (server was great!) but we were actually insulted!  Wow, interesting business ethics.  No mo Moto fo sho!", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5_JuHOYNL3skhzxZzPESSQ", "review_id": "Hq7K3n0wrB1lTs3k29VmZQ", "text": "Food was good, service was lousy. Started out with Edemame and Gyoza. Both were good. Had a mix of nigiri (yellowtail, tuna, salmon, and eel) plus some rolls. All were good.\n\nAlas, food is only half the battle. The service was bad. The table next to us was left dirty for our entire meal. We started adding plates to the mess because our used plates were never picked up. Also, took about 20 minutes to get the check. \n\nNot sure I would return.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YiuCu8bWN3moIhhhfvp0CA", "review_id": "uz6wi21Qt5SAcZ0bZYUx1w", "text": "I've been to Moto several times as it's right down the street from me, and it's my go-to when I want average sushi and a Happy Hour drink. The servers are friendly and the menu is really varied; I always question establishments that serve such a stark variation in cuisine, but this place manages to competently serve everything from sushi to stir frys to burgers and sweet potato fries. \n\nI use the term \"competently\" because it's by no means great food. The sushi is average, at best, but I come back because they have a good happy hour and the ambiance is way better than at your average Japanese restaurant. This place is obviously not authentic Japanese food as you quickly learn from taking a glance at their amusing menu, but I don't mind a little lack of authenticity for the sake of a more comfortable and fun environment. \n\nMy one significant gripe is that they market themselves as a sushi restaurant but the menu appears to be lacking in the most basic rolls; I usually try to order off-menu standards when I'm there like a simple tuna or yellowtail roll and they're usually accommodating. I asked for a regular salmon roll once though, and was told that they only have the smoked salmon that comes in the Philly Roll. A sushi restaurant that doesn't carry raw salmon?! You've got to be kidding me, I hope that my server was just uninformed because that's pretty inexcusable otherwise. \n\nI wouldn't suggest coming here for sushi except during Happy Hour, because their sushi isn't very good and so it's overpriced if you go during regular times.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0dgQa81w5it1PMpGpC_L0A", "review_id": "YpBCDM-24vVkY52mtVQCzw", "text": "Stopped by for a quick lunch today... it has been a couple of years since my last visit, but everything seemed pretty much the same.  We had the fish tacos (panko-breaded salmon) and a shrimp tempura roll.  The tacos were pretty yummy, although I thought the \"guac\" was rather interesting - they must use green peas to make the (expensive) avocado go further.  It wasn't bad... just different.  We added the sweet potato fries for just an extra buck... good call! They were deliciously crispy, sweet, and salty. Mmm.  The tempura roll was a little underwhelming.  First off, it was approximately 2 inches in diameter.  Now, I'm not exactly a sushi connoisseur, but I couldn't fit an entire piece in my mouth... and it is WAY to hard to eat half a piece, you know?  They used carrot in the roll... which wouldn't have been a problem, except for it was large chunks of carrot (the size of half a baby carrot).  It was really distracting from the texture I expect in a tempura roll... they should just call it a Carrot Roll, since that is all you notice with that big ol' crunch! \n\nAll-in-all, it was a pleasant lunch with pleasant service.  A few tweaks to the food would help bump it up in my book.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "bgewCb7PvLUR1yqcHI4cEA", "review_id": "f2DKwHPTTVdev6Noe9QsVg", "text": "I really don't like this place for sushi. The fish definitely comes from frozen and there's a lot of imitation crab meat being used. \n\nOn the other hand, the rice and noodle bowls are excellent. I'll definitely keep coming here but no more sushi. \n\nOh yeah, drinks are always good and there is a quality beer selection.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "KckzOFAk7YokMHTyqLvpIw", "review_id": "Q24WOVhohCgbEAVAQBVIhQ", "text": "The food here was good.  I got the Vegas roll, which was delicious except the pieces were HUGE.  I had to eat each piece in two bites, with my hands, so I wasn't too happy about that. I prefer to eat sushi with chopsticks to avoid the mess.\n\nAt first I attempted to order the sushi combo.  I wanted to substitute the spicy tuna roll for something else (even another 1/2 Kalifornia roll that already comes with it), but they wouldn't let me.  That was a big let down.  Other than that, my fiance ordered the pad thai, which he liked, but it wasn't the best ever.\n\nThe best thing about Moto was the sushi ice cream, called mojos.  They are delicious!  A small order came with 6 pieces, I think, and that was too much for us.  It was a good deal for the money. I would highly suggest ordering it if you have room in your tummy (which is why I only ordered the Vegas roll).\n\nThe patrons seemed to be mostly in their 20s and 30s.  I think that's a good sign.  I'm giving Moto three stars because of their lack of substitution options and their high prices for sushi.  Their rice bowls seem like a good deal, though.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V-kXR3_zr1wCbVZ1Fz875w", "review_id": "IlBRHuclSI9OkblNrgqQDw", "text": "You gotta try this place for sushi and ask for the underground menu!!  and save room for dessert, try their ice cream rolls!  My little picky sister who doesn't eat fish loves this place and she will actually eat sushi here.  Try the \"volcano roll\" its very tasty.  Their salads, rice and noodle bowls are awesome too.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "QBQlErZajdIyXX84dvFUnQ", "review_id": "w9NOgCeL2vApomOLcw8I6w", "text": "I was very surprised with the prices. This place is good and the sushi is cheap. The waitress we had gave us what she called the underground sushi menu. These are creative and all sounded good but we had the April roll. Tempura shrimp. real crab, cream cheese, jalapeno, the whole roll was tempura and topped with spicy tuna. OMG freakin awesome, see pic. I liked this roll so much I went back a few days later and got it again. We also had sesame shrimp with noodles and it was delicious. Great food, and great prices. Good atmosphere and friendly staff.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Q43j4rd_K0YEjGAb7qB8MA", "review_id": "erKuzI31MZrJIwzoSLUlNA", "text": "Ohhhh Suburbia.  Only you would have a sushi place with the chairs up on the tables at 9:40 on a Saturday Night.   \n\nI stopped by to check this place out after some christmas shopping errands, around 9:30 this Saturday.  Being a fan of sushi and craft beer, this was on my list to check out. \n\nThe waitress came by and handed me a list of beers on a folded piece of paper from her pocket.  I was really stoked with the selection.  I ordered a Dogfish Head 90min IPA.  The lovely waitress returned only to crush my hopes by saying that was an old list and that they didnt have any Dogfish Head on tap.  (Insert trombone failure sound effect here.  :::Waaahhh Wahhhhhh:::: ) Then she gave me a newer folded piece of paper with a slightly less appealing selection.  However, i found a tasty IPA and pulled the trigger.  \n\nI perused the menu... everything has \"Krab\" which must mean its artificial crab.  Most rolls also have something tempura.  This is classic tell-tale sign that they keep minimal fresh fish on hand.  Given that it is 9:30p on a saturday night and there is only one other table there, it's probably a good thing. This place doesn't get much traffic, so a lot of fish wouldn't sell fast enough.  \n\nI asked the waitress if these \"inside out rolls\" were their specialty rolls.  She said, nope, i have another secret list for that.  She slips me the folded paper list.  I'm starting to feel like i'm on a treasure hunt!  So exciting.  What other fun lists might she have up her sleeve?!  I ordered a Senorita roll because it is one of the only ones with fresh tuna on top of the roll.  The roll was large.  It wasn't cut with precision, some pieces were much larger than others, some smaller. (The place was empty, so it wasn't that the sushi chef was busy and rushed, he was just lazy.)  The Krab filling was Meh.  The tuna on top was tasty, but was certainly frozen, so it wasn't super.  Overall, the mediocrity of the roll was hidden by a lot of sweet eel sauce and some tempura crunchies.  \n\nAs far as sushi places go, i'd give it a C.\nHowever, thanks to their good beer list and given that most suburban peeps wouldnt notice the difference between fresh never-frozen and frozen fish... As far as suburban restaurants go, id give it a B.\n\nIf you really like sushi, go somewhere else.  If you just want a good beer in the neighborhood and a passable roll to fill you up, then this place is perfect.  (I'll probably be back for that exact reason.)\n\nIf you've recently been on a date to Olive Garden or Red Lobster.  You will think this place is amazing.  Then again, you'll probably order a bud light too.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ND95DgvN7ba8MabfXE3lsw", "review_id": "omMDENP3jXFF_lJ5UI5Rog", "text": "I had a hankering for raw fish today and decided to give Moto a try.  Overall I was pleased.\n\nThe menu had a wide variety of tempting Asian treats but I was here for fish, so I ordered the sashimi combo with a bowl of Miso.\n\nThe soup was a bit odd.  It seemed to be normal Miso soup with some shredded cabbage tossed in.  The cabbage added a texture that I didn't really want but it was easy to eat around it.\n\nThe presentation of the sashimi was interesting.  I had a pinwheel of fishy goodness with yellowtail, smoked salmon and tuna.  The fish tasted quite fresh and the portions were generous.\n\nWhen I need a sushi fix for lunch I'll be returning to Moto.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gq7xnJ8Ws1RKMS8EdL6B_A", "review_id": "NNpgXfuMKIerwSmVjinCUw", "text": "I gave Moto a few tries because it was the closest sushi place to where I was living (would get it for take out).  Each time I was mildly disappointed....sushi is medicore, nothing really stood out to me.  Their salmon sashimi is smoked, wierd in my opinion being a sashimi lover.  Wish I could them better, but not impressed.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nX0T1dy0WhD-Wjz7Mh8S_A", "review_id": "l3V4lTfwKiPy39whQ_Zx2w", "text": "One of my girlfriends comes here a lot on Sunday's with her husband. So  when she and I decided to grab dinner I suggested her usual sushi joint. It was my first time and was pretty busy for a Saturday night. Service was quick and efficient and I like their variety of beers they had on tap. I got the Vegas roll, it was good but didn't have a lot of fish in it. More rice than anything. I will be back though, it's close and I like to support local business' in Phoenix. Next time I'll try more of a variety of what they offer.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "CWSsOU41l68Ntyq0qHzv_Q", "review_id": "ap0vgat_FsswcqcUbttn4Q", "text": "I work very close to Moto and take advantage of this place as much as possible.  The food is great, well priced and the beer selection is perfect.  I generally get one of their bowls, a sushi spread or the always awesome Moto Chicken Salad.  The atmosphere is great at the bar with friendly staff, multiple TV's to give you something to watch during lunch, and a well done happy hour menu.  If you want to sit down they offer tables for all size parties and booths to sink into.  \n\nWhat I like about Moto is that is a stand alone restaurant with a great menu, great staff, well thought out bar, simple yet keen beer selection in a friendly casual dining environment.  I never feel over or under dressed and I don't feel like they are tying too hard to stand out.  They let their menu, staff and great environment do that for them and it makes a great atmosphere.  I have never left Moto feeling let down or charged too much.  Everything is well balanced and I really appreciate that.\n\nI definitely recommend Moto for anyone looking for a great casual sushi place that offers really great sushi, drinks and other menu items at a reasonable price.  A++", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Fx7n3QvyWdNT8HrWa4C0Mg", "review_id": "-KVmWZHJyi-Y8ruYnwyRuw", "text": "This is the best local sushi spot in Phoenix. My wife and I come here at least once a week. The service is fantastic, the food is incredible. I have tried many of the other pricier sushi places around Phoenix and they just don't have the same feel as Moto. The flavors in their dishes are some that I have never had before in sushi and they always have a great selection of craft beers. This is definately a great local hangout.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hcctCQy3bdZMezrUKkZLtA", "review_id": "ZLG2r3NYzwnxVgiXmC2w0w", "text": "This place caught my eye because of it's fun, trendy atmosphere vibe and the sassy menu (check it out online - you'll see what I mean) made me think this place was worth trying. What better time to try it then on a fun date night with the fiance?\n\nWell, it's definitely got the fun, trendy atmosphere and yep, the menu is still amusingly sassy and clever. As for the food, well...the sushi is....decent. I believe another earlier yelper described it perfectly as \"passable.\" Don't get me wrong, it wasn't bad in any way it just wasn't as good as other sushi I've had. My fiance and I ordered three rolls between the two of us and we felt that it was mostly rice, not enough fish and not enough flavor. The spicy tuna was just not spicy enough for me - not enough sriracha in my opinion - but that's just me. Overall, our stomachs left Moto Sushi satisfied from hunger but not overly excited about anything else. \n\nPlus, I have to share that I had my most strange sushi restaurant experience while at Moto when the couple on a date at the table next to ours loudly proclaimed that they hate seafood and proceeded to order buffalo chicken wings - which they then ate with chopsticks - just baffled me.\n\nIt must be the combination of the sushi and the customers but I just didn't feel like I was in the right place for a great Japanese dinner. It almost felt like it was a restaurant that just happened to serve sushi but everything else about the place doesn't match. It just felt....off. It may be worth going back just to see what else is on their clever, sassy menu but only if we happen to be in the area.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "CB3rreIXr77Lww0wMhWLGA", "text": "Yes, this is worth making a trip for.\n\nThe happy hour menu is inexpensive and innovative (try out the Asian nachos), the sushi has been fresh on every visit, and some of the combos on the top-secret underground menu (ok maybe not so secret any more) compare to some of the best sushi I've had on the coast.\n\nThe atmosphere is kinda hip and urban. Service is always good. I notice the owner frequently on-site and working, which is a good thing.\n\nAfter happy hour some of the mixed drinks can get sorta pricey, but not unreasonable.\n\nSo yes, check it out.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wC1CPV5bf--bDLtlhNSPLg", "review_id": "QWcacWS-A00QydNU6k0Ucg", "text": "I woke up wanting both Mexican and sushi, so what's a girl to do but go to Moto! I remembered their Asian nachos and before stepping foot out of bed visions of them were dancing in my head! I was kind of worried bc I know saturdays they have the all u can eat sushi thing and I've heard it gets packed and service is slow, but the nachos on my brain were too hard to ignore so we pressed on! \nIt was near-full, but we were seated and had a small chicken nachos in no time! So flippin good I can't even tell you! The sauce is like half BBQ half hot sauce, and it's fantastic! We got an extra side of that and of sriracha (bc sauce, to me, is a must-have). \nWe decided to go with the a.y.c.e. deal, and I ordered 4 rolls and 2 kinds of nigiri. Our server then turned to my companion and asked what he would like?!?!?!? Huh? I'm not a competitive eater! I had ordered for both of us. She got all bristly, and I told her we knew that each person pays 18.95 for ayce, and we were cool with that, but just ordering together. It was a big deal that needn't be, but whatev's.  \nI'm not a fan of smoked salmon, but the Vegas roll was still good. Fry anything and it works. The tootsie was our favorite and the spicy yellowtail our least. We couldn't finish our order and didn't order anything else. Our server said she felt bad for charging us both the ayce price when we only ordered one plate, but she had no problem doing it. They must have a lot of losers coming in trying to feed the whole fam at one price I guess. Not so cool for us normal people. I will be back for those damn nachos, but probably won't ever do the ayce again. If you can pack it away-go for it, if not-just stick with what you like and avoid the drama.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 8, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "bmDivXQy-KB4_dPIS9ZA8w", "review_id": "k_jenDD4JOtwXpFMkkKJsw", "text": "I really enjoy Moto's Happy Hour. What makes it great is you can get non-sushi items at Happy Hour in addition to sushi. This is a good compromise when you are going with someone who isn't wild about sushi. They do only offer 4 rolls during the Happy (Kalifornia, Tootsie, Philadelphia and Spicy Tuna) but all four are fresh and delicious. We also tried the asian nachos which we both thought were amazing! They are made with friend wontons some kind of spicy cheese, chicken and avocado. (I'm sure there was more on it but we ate it so fast there wasn't time for much research.) \n\nYou can't beat the Happy hour prices!  For 2 people we had a total of 3 beers, 3 orders of sushi and a small asian nacho and it came to $24. One big improvement over last time was the service was much faster. This place is good for dinner and the AYCE Sushi on Saturdays, but for a first timer I would really recommend the Happy Hour over anything else.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8Bnw9_J2G3nZW1nkZwK9gA", "review_id": "jgwc6m_Rc2XfUjH65zPUBQ", "text": "Yummy! Arigato!", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e6jqQ_YXlGiLPi1z2HO0Pg", "review_id": "fD65AOxsKe3SYb4VlmsgeQ", "text": "I say use this place for cocktails.\n\nWe agreed, sitting at the corner of the bar that:\n1. it was difficult to hear each other\n2. the amount of krab mix on the menu was unfortunate\n3. there was a noticeable lack of patio\n4. we've had better service\n\nThere is an underground menu, but we only learned about that by overhearing the wait staff talking to other customers. They neglected the second half of our order, and finally we cancelled it and left. \n\nOverall, I agree that this place seems like a great concept but falls down a little in its execution.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z671_0C7PXN0yJVgd0-gew", "review_id": "S4UAgTEvlCU0whZeIL42iw", "text": "I love this place! That's all!\n\nThank you for making no rice sushi rolls for me while I was on my diet!", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "llkm_iXQszkN5DZvmqjNqA", "review_id": "rI7QCGTV5zIfviIHrEbbgg", "text": "strictly going for the sushi is a no-no, however they have much more to offer.  they have about the best happy hour you can can find in town, cheap rolls, aps and beers.  i also am a fan of the dumplings and seaweed soup.\n\nNone of that holds a saki bomb to the dessert.  Now don't get me wrong i don't really like desert often, but when someone comes up with an idea of a \"sushi roll\" dessert that contains, nuget, ice cream, rice crispy treats, chocolate sauce i am interested.  when they serve it in a bowl cut like sushi and looking like sushi i am SOLD!\n\ndo yourself a favor go to happy hour and get the dessert role.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bucwbyP1wOxRJe_RwmmAqw", "review_id": "1bgzLfmzkm4fCa75VZeXLg", "text": "This place is decent. The prices are alright and the menu has a lot more than just sushi. The service has kind of depended on the time of day I have gone. The lunch service has always been pretty good, the dinner service was pretty slow. We waited 30-40 mins for our sushi order. They were pretty busy, but not THAT busy. It is a pretty small place so it can definitely be a little crowded, but it's a cute little place with good sushi.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sYFXouzUN7anv3nnUjrx4g", "review_id": "bMH3VxXOhhdz4X1I7r3Qig", "text": "i was looking forward to trying moto for quite some time. but upon arrival for an 8pm dinner we sat down to be very rushed. the sever was very rude. but once receiving 4 different sushi rolls i had to tune out the annoying staff rushing people out the door because it was delicious! i would have loved to stay and try more but the waitress said the kitchen was closed and reminded us once more they close at 9pm. awesome food and prices... not so friendly service and hours.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7zDqr2I0-xpw9HF5Ha54cA", "review_id": "Ff-1_yQDMU7m8nkd4IGJ9Q", "text": "I will begin by saying that I've been wanting to try this place for months now, simply because they have a salad that bears my name. Which reminds me of my high school days, when the internet was new and I spent an afternoon with a friend visiting websites that also had our name. Most ended up being adult sites, but tonia.com* was an Asian company that had my name written in a fantastic logo. I wonder what it means. \n\nAnywho, not only does the salad live up to its given name, but Moto is now on my backup sushi rotation. Reasonably priced and of good quality, I was extremely full by the time I ate only half of my dinner. The Tonia salad I actually had for lunch a day later, and was very filling and delicious. I can only imagine what it would've been like eating it the same night. Had it not been as great, I would've never came back and written to the owners, demanding the salad change to a lesser awesome name, maybe one more common or boring.\n\nMy to go order was ready exactly when they said it would and I was in and out the door in minutes. I'll be back.\n\n*I have no idea if this is still the same site anymore. I am not responsible for where the link leads.. now.. or in the future", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RotG1z1ZxA--cfeR2EloVw", "review_id": "PzEKsG_KBqZHAxcrFX0biA", "text": "mmmmm.....moto!  Love this place.  Happy hour specials are awesome, beer selection is great and being harassed by the owner makes every visit complete.  Vince, keep up the good work!  You run one of my all time favorites!", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sMgt2JAQ85nz59Woe0IAtw", "review_id": "-GvBT5h1WJ45vzv1owGe6w", "text": "Arggggh! This place had so much potential: great beer list, solid design and decor, and not too far from our house.\n\nUnfortunately, they don't have great sushi. They don't even have good enough sushi to bring me back despite the beer list. The search for decent, reasonably priced sushi continues...", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "S4dIIS75CscGEaJSfeWIkQ", "review_id": "KPTEXX0aA6IufoyHEwCwsA", "text": "If ever a great neighborhood bar existed, this is the place.  The dedication to an atmosphere that stays hip, knows its customers, and evolves to capture your heart and palette remains the core of this perennial hit year after year.  \n\nFrom the great happyhour, to the ribs on sundays, to the new addition of vietnamese cusine there is nothing on the menu that isn't ready to bring a smile to your face.  Every time my friends can't decide where to go, I respond, Moto!  Everyone finds a dish or sushi roll that fits their mood and a brew that compliments the moment.\n\nThat alone gets them 4 stars, the 5th star is reserved for having one of the best desserts in town, the Mojo....ice cream sushi.....", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EScPF4SpSncPwC3bf0VW3g", "review_id": "iXwKyURlHFrFgS5Tja_c7g", "text": "The food is fresh - the lunch bowls are so customizable that nobody can really have an excuse to leave hungry or unhappy.  \n\nThe service is prompt and unfussy, this place knows its business and its customers and does a great job of lunch. \n\nThe parking lot is gruesome, but that can't be helped on this corner.\nIf I didn't have a 35 mile commute, this would be a happy hour goto for sure.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w7yGkXLhEJdF1VxTsV49RQ", "review_id": "UKnl2WOFZdq5G9O0T5jctg", "text": "I'm only giving this 2 stars because of the horrible service I had on Saturday.  \n\nMy bf and I decided to have a date day filled with sushi and a movie.  We arrived at Moto and were seated promptly at a table by the bar.  The restaurant wasn't packed at all and we seemed to arrive at just the right time.  Our server, Lilia didn't great us for nearly 5 minutes then she took almost 10 minutes to bring us our iced teas.  She took our order of the all you can eat sushi and it wasn't too long before our sushi came out.  She never once came back in the middle of our meal to see how the sushi was and showed up as I was consuming my last piece of sushi.  Normally, the servers will come back a few minutes after dropping off the first round of sushi and from there they will take your next order to make sure you get prompt service.  Just as I was eating my last piece of sushi she showed up and took our second order.  Our ice teas were low and she never offered to refill them.  We were watching the time and noticed our movie was starting within 40 minutes so we were a little concerned.  After sitting there for 20 minutes after putting in our second order, we asked the bartender if we had an order waiting for us.  He informed us she put it in but it wasn't up yet.  Lilia was literally wondering around aimlessly and didn't look that busy so we were a little upset that she was giving us horrible service.  She finally decided to come over and give us an ETA of when our last order would be up and we asked for our bill so we could pay and leave after we ate.  We let her know we still wanted our last order but we were just trying to make a movie.  She grabbed us our bill then came back and took our plates and cleaned off the table.  We were absolutely confused and asked the bartender about our order.  He told us that she cancelled our last sushi order and we informed the bartender that we didn't tell her to do that.  At this point we were fuming mad and just ready to leave because I knew if I had spoken to the manager I would've blown up.  On top of that we missed our movie and just decided to go home.  We spent $49.70 on sushi and that included a 20% gratuity tip that they automatically put on for the all you can eat sushi.  She honestly wasn't worth the $8.28 tip that I was forced to pay.  I seriously feel like I've been ripped off and the server received a 20% tip for pretty much doing nothing.  I come here all the time and I've never had bad service like this before.  The girls are normally attentive and want to turn their tables so they make more money, which makes sense.  This was the second time Lilia was our server and both times we had horrible service.  The first time we let slide because it was a Friday night and they were doing their local brews so they were slammed.  I just thought she was overwhelmed the first time and I didn't let it bother me.  But to have poor service from the same girl twice in a row is unacceptable.  \n\nOverall, the food was excellent, the bartender was more attentive to us than our server, I just wish I could've enjoyed more.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Fa0cKTkPhxdYi9HpcuQh8g", "review_id": "ecC9FmSpCawXFVkJn2UgKQ", "text": "Lunch sushi combo was just about as good as any other sushi I have had in Phoenix.  The Yellowtail tasted fresh, and the spicy tuna roll was better than most places in town.  Our young, attractive waitress with a baby belly was great.  She recommended the Moto Wings in \"Mustard Gas\" sauce.  It was very good and not too spicy.\n\nWe looked at the beer list, and we were pleasantly surprised at the quality of brews.  Happy hours looks enticing with $3 16 oz barley pops.\n\nThis place does feel a little like RA.  However, there is no RA bad food or RA \"I'm too attractive to really work\" waitstaff as far as I can tell.\n\nI will be back for HH and to try other food on the big menu.\n\n$25 for two at lunch.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iTMXsybE3KB0kALbjmF_Eg", "review_id": "wSG7WV0VsIvQJvrtJZVuZA", "text": "Pretty good, seemed fresh. Nice staff.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ou8j31xw48t84zg6o9LROQ", "review_id": "hp7tWJdpsmGjrnIQE816Fg", "text": "I've been in and out of this place for the last 2-3 years since I work so close to it and little has changed. Well,  everything except for the staff who may as well change every other week explaining a lot about the service or lack thereof.\n\nMoto is run by both pretentious and puerile people who make the tragic mistake of thinking that they are either clever or fun. They are neither. Their menu is only half as ridiculous as their thinly veiled tantrums between employees about customers and co-workers. Well, depending on which menu you get, because a lot of their best puerile antics are in the phenomenally stupid act of hiding their food from their customers. \n\nNo joke, any one menu you see is incomplete because you have to get their \"secret\" menus to see what they really have. Often these same menus are woefully inaccurate anyway making any one menu pretty useless overall. You may as well cross your fingers when you order. My eyes rolled so hard they nearly popped out of my head when the staff explained this fun gimmick to me.\n\nThey burn through waiting staff like the place has a revolving door, so an all-too frequent sight is a woman sobbing her eyes out just outside the building because she got fired. Sometimes, if you're lucky, the boss will be out hollering at them making it even more attractive. Yeah, I want to eat THERE; where the women cry.\n\nFor the record, these guys bought a closed Japanese fast food restaurant (Formerly a Shogun Express), peeled off all the surfaces and then painted bricks red as they broke the lights making it incredibly dim to give it that east coast \"this place is condemned, but eat here anyway\" sort of look and feel. \n\nYou know what they say about eating in a low-lit environment, right? The prices are roughly on par with the vastly superior RA Sushi restaurant, but because they're both pretentious and puerile they will arbitrarily decide to tack on gratuity at a whim as well as various \"taxes\" to punish customers. \n\nI'm not kidding. I observed a guy who got hit with a \"Geek Tax\" for bringing in his child holding a McDonald's cup, he was less than happy for the remarkle expense for a bowl of Chicken. I asked about it later and they explained that they fine people for various reasons and sneak it onto their bills.\n\nIt's not a great place to spend time, but since you'll be waiting FOREVER for food or drink refills anyway, you'll also come to embrace the ugly, uncomfortable furniture, which is meant to compel you to leave. So it's ironic that everything takes so long.\n\nThe food is schizophrenic in its spastic variety and its minuscule sushi portions and variety (and stupid list of in-restaurant rules) are pathetic. The management is barking mad, the servers can't juggle tables and the prices are as reliable as the unreliable menus.\n\nIf you MUST try this place, try to do the take-out service if possible. It's the only way not to be disappointed. Eat in at your own risk. I don't drink so I can't speak for their alcohol, but I hear their beer selection isn't bad.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nX8uAoc0_PgIc1YBhfW7zQ", "review_id": "AjUgg-_ZMg_fAD7bpgglVA", "text": "This is another one of those places that I really enjoy going and hanging out with friends on a Saturday afternoon. I am not going to tell anyone this is the best sushi I have ever had, but it is good and you can't beat the Saturday special or the happy hours. What makes this place is the relaxed welcoming atmosphere and the service. The people who work here have worked here for a long time and I have gotten to know a few over the years.  What does that tell me?  It tells me that they actually like where they work. I even told the staff that I moved into the neighborhood to be closer to Moto. I was only half joking.  So if sushi is not your thing, or you have an appetite for a non-sushi Asian inspired dish, try the bowls... My personal favorite, the exit wound.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 9, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "4E_nPWw89FLFHdNsEgMH-g", "review_id": "vepydKW7hiyHp1Zi-vEU8g", "text": "All you can eat limited sushi on Saturday for around $20. Sold. I crashed Dottsy Z's  party with two other lovely ladies (Hi Amber and Debi) this past Saturday after literally stepping off of a plane and seeing her post that she was here. The funny thing was that I wasn't really hungry, until I saw all the yummy food in front of me. Eel rolls, Las Vegas rolls, Toosie Maki Rolls, Spicy Tuna Rolls, good lawd I was in heaven. I ate so much that I arrived looking \"skinny\" and I left looking as if I was expecting a baby sometime in the very near future lol. Sad case yes. Our waitress was extremely nice but a little overworked since it appeared as if she was working the entire restaurant solo. So if you are hankering for some sushi, go on a Saturday over to Moto Sushi. But be warned, you must eat everything that you order if you order off the all you can eat, or you will be charged 50 cents per piece that you leave on your plate. So don't overdo it. (We left nada! lol)", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "D5J4mKahKvUBJUTWanZwdA", "review_id": "ndTAN2tj-IvcjCJst7iVBg", "text": "This is the second time I have been here and I didn't write a review the first time because i wasn't that impressed. We wanted to give this place another try because our friends loved it. \n\nI had the Stoner Bowl and was pleasantly surprised. It was absolutely delicious. So a sushi place selling a buffalo chicken, lettuce, ranch and rice bowl. \n\nYeah, it seemed like something you would eat after a late night of drinking. Very impressed. Huge portion of chicken, just a touch of ranch and white rice that goes perfect. I will be back again. Just shows you that you should always give a place a second chance.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "No_5ggN8OZkTEgvgaU_qAQ", "review_id": "B8VuilP9PAE9gmBSJ2tjpA", "text": "This is a local hotspot.  I've been going here for years and the employees say hello to you when you walk in.  Happy hour sushi M-F 3-6:15, all you can eat sushi on Saturday from 11-2:30, happy again on Sundays until 6pm I believe.  Different micro brews all of the time-always fun to taste :)  Check it out for yourself!", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "xg4AdOGHFxJyWByFbG8stA", "review_id": "C64dvhgxA6IV7Oq5YlKKfg", "text": "I'm afraid I'm going to have to call rank on the issue of sushi. As a person who has lived in Hokkaido, Japan for a number of years (an island regarded by many as having the best Japanese food) this place is awesome on many levels! It has GREAT sushi!\n\nPersonally, I like to order from the underground menu, just ask for it...it has some really great rolls listed. The hardest part is going to be choosing just a few...you're gonna want all of them. Most recently I enjoyed the Sasquatch Roll.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Z1fXZr7PEaX0hp8J3lZxLw", "review_id": "YBO9vrZBDCwpRsMEGrWv-w", "text": "Excellent service and food.  It was my first time eating Shashimi.  They served the tuna in the shape of a rose.  The friend I was with is an experienced sushi eater.  He thought it was very good.  Happy hour prices were good.  Half price rolls.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "u-IdKmC7u9AFlypEPi_16g", "review_id": "lq-Zfrdj3FyPz_Ss3skiNg", "text": "i have not been here in a while but when i did go the food was rather good not too expensive at all i would return to this location", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ka0Zl3em2LMYX48FvJp33A", "review_id": "6WcRwvscHyeZQX173uf_EQ", "text": "I just moved to the neighborhood, and I LOVE this place. In fact, I should probably give it 5 stars, but I haven't had the sushi there yet. I always get a rice bowl, and the crispy tofu is delicious! I've also had the salmon, and I thought the flavor was great, but the portion was a little small. My favorite thing on the menu is the red curry crab bisque soup, which is out of this world! (I just wish they had a smaller portion that wasn't $5 because I feel like I end up buying 2 dinners). \nWe tried the rice krispies rolled in ice cream for dessert, and I didn't think that was all that great - it sounds better on the menu than it actually is. You won't be disappointed here.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "KA-GVrDP0huPS7zs5tmS1Q", "review_id": "CJROb4W5hRb3khE1-YhPug", "text": "Came here after a friend recommended it, and she told me to try the Asian Nachoes---and yes they were amazingly good!!  \n\nVegas Roll, Spicy Tuna, and Dragon roll were all so very yummy!  Washed it all down with two glasses of Sapporo:)  \n\nThe only thing i have to complain about is our server--she wasn't very nice and forgot our napkins when we asked for them a second time...but other than that good experience.  \n\nThe location is easy to find--still in central phx.  \n\nGo during happy hour 4-6:15, half of selected sushi rolls and two bucks of beer.  Good appetizers as well.  Saturdays they have all you can eat sushi for 18 bucks from 11-2:30...not sure if i will do that, but never know.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b2DKC4kC8-QeSeGZ_MF3XQ", "review_id": "JMBzslFOJBhamtlTDYwLyA", "text": "I am not much of a sushi fan usually but I thought this place was pretty good. I was really happy that they had more than the typical sapporo, asahi, kirin beers that you find at every sushi place but had a small number of american microbrew beers also.  They have a Saturday lunchtime all you can eat deal for $19 that can't be beat. The only reason I am not giving it 4 or 5 stars is the service wasn't very attentive and the regular prices are a little high.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "100Df1wcVrl9rJgB7EG6xw", "review_id": "V6f9zNiZr9J9-yBHxaOeQA", "text": "I had some pretty good sushi at this place last week.  I didnt even know it was there!  The inside and atmosphere is pretty laid back and chill.  The sushi is good, we had 4 rolls and they were all good size and all tasted great!  Our waitress was very friendly and made sure we were always hydrated!  I am for sure gonna come back here!", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vsXP832M0kOxKpfduD7dWw", "review_id": "-Mq3rKCHzz288lpDfpBxUg", "text": "The lemon grass pork is 2 stars on a generous day. Disappointing, since they tout their Vietnamese selections as being specialties. The pork was tough and the noodles were more like lo mein than the vermicelli type rice noodles I was expecting. Portions are certainly generous enough... I like that you can make your own rice bowl. That's the direction I recommend if you come here.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8n4SarsuI9Km6lEtydiE0w", "review_id": "wWspjDZ-G5qtxJrjiHBaJA", "text": "This place is awesome. Everything is so professional yet quirky and I love it. I could spend like 30 minutes reading the menu because of all the little hidden jokes on it... including their continuously updated plea never to touch their blinds (which, you totally should when they aren't looking, because they are made of cool beads!). \n\nThe sushi is all fresh and tasty and very cheap during happy hour (10% off everything, 50% off some rolls). \n\nI am not saying you should mention the word underground to your server but I am not saying you shouldn't either, and if you do you may be rewarded with very delicious menu options...", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "M6oU3OBf_E6gqlfkLGlStQ", "review_id": "atmhlXzkIMs2oLAud90Pgw", "text": "Happy hour is designed to make one happy. The fact they had one sat evening with things I like on it made me happy for a new hours.\n\nThere are a few 1/2 priced sushi rolls like a Spicy tuna and Phily roll. 1/2 some apps and beer $3 specials. \n\nThe rolls are regularly 7.50 ish so 3.50 on happy hour, as for quality it was decent however with a spicy tuna or Phily roll it is hard to really mess them up. The added avacado to them was nice.\n\nWe also had a veggie spring roll $3.50 Then 1/2 off for happy hour.  A soft rice noodle skin around fresh veggies sushi rice and peanut sauce. It was great like Vietnam meets Thailand.\n\nThey were nice enough to turn down the loud music for us make it a pleasant place to be, the curtains are cool and the beer selection included some micro brews. Not bad at all.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JdXzzWTmwq5gJRtO6B5hjw", "review_id": "yk6NHzsgx3rYux039fxe3Q", "text": "Very pleasantly surprised by Moto Sushi, this being said from some one that has ate an enormous amount of Great sushi in the Northwest ( Seattle, Vancouver, and San Fran). I was very skeptical at first, because it's dicey in Phoenix when it comes to getting good fresh Sushi. Ordered the eda mame and spring rolls for appetizers, both were great!! The plum sauce for the spring rolls was delicious. Ordered alaska roll and rainbow roll, and I was not disappointed at all. The place itself was very busy when we arrived, however the service was timely and on point. I would recommend this place to anyone that comes to Phoenix for sushi. Prices are not bad either, and by the looks of the Happy Hour menu very good prices to get your sushi on. I'd give this place 3.5 stars if I could.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gJrTS-8XuK11J2kdiKH5XA", "review_id": "U06VZTJ-XWbHdryhZpiaZw", "text": "Have been here a couple times now and cannot stop raving about it!! I was lucky enough to have had a girlfriend that worked there a while back tell me about the \"hidden menu\" that no one really knows about. I ordered the \"Senorita\" off that menu and have been going back for it ever since.\nOf course their happy hour is RIDICULOUS, so cheap and really good!! I feel sorry for the waitresses because of all the horrible customers they must get that don't know how to tip at happy hour (in case you don't know its always tip what the meal would have been before the discount). But if they have bad customers I wouldn't know, I always get the best service!!\n\nAwesome, yummy, and healthy! Now go have some Sushi;)", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "efUcLl2QBUm4cjQ4lgf5Tg", "review_id": "HcWvYYpB9hlQWrqmVqtAqw", "text": "I can't believe we waited so long to make it in here. We live super close and were going to check it out a long time ago but after reading so-so reviews we waited a year and half  to go.  We finally tried it about a month ago and have been back three times since!  I'm not sure why it doesn't get better reviews because after 3 times in restaurant dining and 1 take out I can't find anything to complain about. The service is always good. I've tried all four veggie sushi rolls and they were all tasty, but do take some time to come out. I am also obsessed with the red curry tofu and brown rice bowl. I add extra veggies and it's so delicious!  And you can't beat the price - $6.75 for a huge bowl?  You can't go wrong there. I've been too obsessed lately with that bowl to venture out to the other menu items but my boyfriend has had the chili bowl and he liked that too. \n\nThe atmosphere is cool.  Brick walls, nice bar area. Not like a lot of other places I've been to in Phx.  I haven't been for happy hour but they have great deals and it's every day!  \n\nLook pass the so-so reviews and give this place a chance.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4t1pxLwhKt8GTyuyubU-MA", "review_id": "FJ24gdDnW6r9VtDIjTKXZA", "text": "I love Moto.  I have eaten here at least 50 times.  I always get the Exit Wound Bowl.  It is easily my favorite dish at all the Phx establishments I have eaten.  I highly recommend Moto.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "E57RFTo6aps4wYzRYwsH9w", "review_id": "a3img4Tnui7yLw3KJzSGoA", "text": "What can I say? It's sushi and I love it. The Senorita roll is one of my favorites! Place isn't big and gets packed pretty quickly. You can't go wrong with any of their sushi selections there.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VCgMaGghu3OhiMDAkVsRzw", "review_id": "i5FS7y0HtDVElF9XAFq0Qw", "text": "Love Moto's salads, and their sushi is good as well.\n\nAlso can't count the number of time I have called in for a chicken teriyaki to go, and had a great on the go dinner.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5lB5YlqRryKgp1dqTHj9jA", "review_id": "pE2bSPm4xIPw0LPaED53nQ", "text": "We got take out from here during a spring break trip. Noodles, sushi, edamame, popcorn shrimp. All delicious. I ate the leftover noodles, cold, for breakfast, the next morning.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zNItBCWlmNm5K5HDrY8C9A", "review_id": "y4Pb-8MceM0lgB3znZ2Hhg", "text": "Just left this place after ordering sushi and waiting 1hr20min and left hungry. Food never came with Slow Hand Jack at the sushi bar...tho orders put in after ours were filled. We were given a table meant for 2 and squeezed our threesome in. And to top it off, we were still charged full price for our drinks and soup. LAME! Hana's on 7th Ave is the place to be! Take heed!!!", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iWh7h24DpKWFtKZGl81kxg", "review_id": "4olYmUnYlBOTbGqD0_bHuA", "text": "I loveee happy hour at this place. Good beers and the happy hour sushi/appetizers menu is awesome! Brought someone here who did not like sushi, but had some of the Asian chicken nachos and loved them (they are pretty freakin' fabulous). I haven't had anything here that wasn't awesome.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tTQwXGXwGrcEnrJ4gziGAg", "review_id": "EOLhi7r5TXelmdSHUL8z2w", "text": "Very yummy, my favorite roll is the Las vegas, and here they make a good one and it's 1/2 off during happy hour. I keep meaning to come for the all you can eat sushi! Try the Ice Cream sushi roll, this is one of the only places I know that does it and it is delicious!", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TOAn9VLmBZJEvzerHgha6Q", "review_id": "cUiGuOF5IX4XnFMmlOpSeg", "text": "Good sushi and nice sized plates for the price. Haven't tried drinks yet but its on the to-do list. Figure out the hidden menu before you go, if thats your kind of thing. I always feel weird ordering off of it, but it makes them smile.\nGo for happy hour and save some happy money for that pocket of yours!\nAnd if you're anything like me.. you will walk through the door and think \"HELLO MOTO!\"", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RZZX5_JiCzxX1ntD5oa7xA", "review_id": "931OrBjcmTD_l2uSE5_xxQ", "text": "Not too many sushi choices in the area. Visited a month ago. Place was kinda busy, but our rolls came out pretty quick. Everything was fresh and overall service was good. I would give it another chance.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oJsnqRror1DUmi3jWgbwaA", "review_id": "_SsF22yeF6o6BzSxMw4E5g", "text": "Decent sushi, I prefer to sit up at the bar counter.  I went there for lunch the other day by myself and it was fast service but there were tons of \"regular\" types in there drinking and chatting up the staff.  It made me wonder why they were just hanging out on a week day in the middle of the afternoon...but they are lucky I guess. Oh the food: I started with miso soup and edamame (both hard to mess up), they were good. I ordered a tempura shrimp roll...it was okay, the end pieces had the parts you don't eat so there were only like four pieces.  Overall it was okay and one of the only sushi places by my office (now that I work nearby) so I'll probably be back.  I'm open to recommendations...but I've definitely been to plentyyyy of better sushi spots.  Ohhh and the parking lot is a nightmare -- whether you're trying to run into Subway or Moto this shopping center is sheer chaos during lunch especially.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jpbXg1yKBl4FurBi5ukseQ", "review_id": "-fhaEJBOCjj9oI1WoefCzA", "text": "Moto does everything good, but it never rises to great. They have an eclectic menu and there's tons for non-sushi eaters, too. Good value for dollar spent and usually walk away full and happy.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "dT5JHk1aJQhOty1kwTitHA", "review_id": "aCHEncgruJX6CcbO__99Wg", "text": "The service is always great.  Everyone is friendly.  The food is amazing.  I love the spicy tuna roll and california roll.  My husband had the chow mein with beef, which I tasted and I started eating that too.  I couldn't get enough of any of it.  They have indoor and outdoor seating and they offer take-out.  I know a lot of people speak highly of the sushi restaurants in Old Town, but if you just don't want to go all that way, definitely go to Moto.  You'll love it.\n\nAnd for those Spicy food lovers, Moto offers all levels of spice.  Just be careful what you ask for.  If you know what I mean.  The name of the menu item will say it all.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "0VptqMr6enVCnqRjVYs4NQ", "review_id": "q68lnQootuFyMby9Z1vU-Q", "text": "If you eat in sushi does still take awhile on occasion. The service is usually decent although not overly friendly either.\n\nThey have decent vegan options and I must say the portions are rather large. When we wanted a basic tofu/rice/veggies bowl we started getting take out here rather then Pei Wei or other pseudo asian joints because; it's cheaper, it tastes better and for under $6 you get a large bowl that is plenty for 1.5 meals. I have never even gotten the \"plate\" size because the bowl is always so large. \n\nI usually get the brown rice bowl with fried tofu, add veggies and the curry or chile sauce. Once in awhile I will mix it up and do noodles instead which is good as well.\n\nIt's a decent place to pop in for a drink and a bite to eat, sometimes can get busy but it's good to have places like this in the neighborhood (plus it's not a chain - bonus).", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "2hXL2ExBsgjJNpm6BJy0lg", "review_id": "5Tf4MuBRQoYO5EQjE1tEuQ", "text": "We usually go here for their Sunday happy hour. The sushi is good and I've had their bbq pork noodles which have a lot of flavor, but for the most part it's not very authentic. Something different was their sushi ice cream, that was pretty awesome, you cant really go wrong with rice crispy treats and ice cream! The service has been very hit or miss.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "i2ckIH_V0wsEDHb23a_avg", "review_id": "SbPfPc_oiFbaobp__sJ3IA", "text": "This is my second time here and I like it. The service was quick, delightful and considerate. They were busy for lunch and it took a while to get our rolls. The food was tasty and just enough to fill our tummies.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZUx-B52hGRhmeUDVukmjrg", "review_id": "nQDYgw9sVtvBzgav3E4ZDA", "text": "This is a delicious neighborhood restaurant!\n\nI can't speak to their sushi much because I have become such a fan of other items on the menu. The handful plus times I have had sashimi here it has always been good.\n\nNow on to my favorites! The Asian nachos are a must get. Instead of tortilla chips they use wonton chips. Topped with a yummy cheese sauce, salsa, sour cream, and guacamole. Their guacamole is a mix of avocado and edamame. Yum! Add some chicken and these are super yummy and great for sharing.\n\nDuring my most recent visit here I discovered they have a new edamame. Bun Bo Edamame. It's very spicy. Too spicy for my tongue but the friend I was with loved it.\n\nSaved the best for last - the Mojo dessert. I am not a big dessert person, but I almost always order dessert here. It looks like a sushi roll. You get rice krispy treats, rolled up with Nutella, ice cream and a brownie in the middle. Delicious!!!", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "moEOEgj21Y01onne1PhSBA", "review_id": "F2IBMclnDubxjE8cVubuAg", "text": "So, the closing time says 9ish. We walked in at 830pm and asked if they were still open. The hostess said yes and seated us. As soon as we sat down the server came over and said since it was 830 there were certain rolls we couldn't order. We told her what we wanted since we already knew and she agreed that we could order those rolls.\nAs we were waiting they started putting up the chairs on the tables around us. Then she walked out with our sushi that looked very sloppily put together and also put our check down at the same time.\nAt this point we felt extremely rushed and annoyed. I wish when we walked in she would have said they were closing, then we wouldn't have even bothered.\nSo, we got mediocre sushi and were rushed out. We both felt annoyed about the entire experience. \nUsually its pretty decent, I would say excellent or good, just decent and this time it wasn't even that. Might be a while before we give it another chance.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xFG4Ca2HHmbxDTkMlmHnjQ", "review_id": "kAexKyYPD29hb8XiYFm3Xg", "text": "The wonton soup was pretty good. The broth and veggies were tasty. The noodle part of the wontons were also good. The meat was a little off.\n\nThe pad thai was also decent. A tad spicy for our taste. It was also a little pricey. But, the portion was large!\n\nI would probably give it a 3.5 if I could.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ypz7hxOCnrg8Y8vxHJU-sQ", "review_id": "pwBby4MzhVmiBfUJasq0jg", "text": "This was my first restaurant in Phoenix. I was taken here for a lunch prior to an interview I had. I was pretty nervous about the whole situation so I don't remember too many details, but I would recommend this place if you're a sushi lover or on the go and need a quick lunch to eat at your desk. Service was great too.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M15krbep8-QigSeVTlOPqQ", "review_id": "jneDjrjHOsgD6pPsW6ZkZg", "text": "One star is too many for this place. We just went for the first time tonight. Our waitress was slow and lazy. We waited 15minutes before the server \"noticed\" us (she was busy talking to coworkers). We ordered some sushi and spring rolls. The sushi is cheap and skimpy, spring rolls were bland. We ate less than 1/2 the sushi and sat waiting for our server to check on us (still busy talking to coworkers). With no more to drink and sitting, waiting to get help for 1/2 hour, the server finally noticed us glaring at her and came over to see if we wanted anything else. We said \"no\" because nothing was good. She left saying nothing and after 10 minutes just dropped our check at the table. We were comped a good portion of the bill, but no manager came to see us and the waitress never mentioned it. Really all they needed to do is not ignore us and if they would have checked in shortly after we were served, we could have tried something else and maybe saved the meal. We will not be back. \nIn summation, the food was poor quality, the service was awful, management is mia. No idea how this place stays open.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vWmsq293nNmyWbV9NW-4PA", "review_id": "_cQJ9W-Ftqg2BaPfAIF3rg", "text": "Hands down my favorite place to get sushi in the valley without breaking the bank. But wait, what if you don't want sushi? They have something for everyone. My friend says the burger is delicious, but me, I'm here for the underground sushi. \n\nPro tips: go during happy hour, 3 to 6:15 Monday through Friday and all day Sunday. Also sit at the bar, the bartenders are more attentive than the girls working the floor.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "rjlb-7-JcmM6fR64ZpyTug", "review_id": "2m0u8H9Cy85v0trM_lnA-g", "text": "Look all you sushi snobs who like to pull rank, I too have been to Japan. Whoa. Crazy, I know. Moto sushi is good. Moto sushi is not great. The best time to enjoy it is at happy hour or during \"all you can eat.\" \n\nThe thing is, the underground menu is too expensive. I'm not a cheap person, ask my friends ... sadly, I am more likely to over-pay for things and I have no patience for sales. Given that I am a chump, who spends too much money, me saying their creative sushi rolls are too expensive says a lot. If I want to pay $13 for a roll, I am going somewhere else. Otherwise, the basics are value priced and pretty darn good. Good that is, not great.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wHKz3EjADr9pvyeZ5lPm7g", "review_id": "qc7eMkBYzc0FBl3KIHwuow", "text": "OK - I'll be honest... I LOVE their food (especially the sushi).  But their service can be REALLY bad.  I've had to re-order drinks multiple times, wait long times for a check at the table...  and most recently I tried to place a pick up order over the phone.  \n\nI asked to pick up my food in 1 hour, they asked why I was calling so far in advance... I explained that I was going to be in a meeting and couldn't call back in 30 minutes to place the order.  Their response was that they would have it ready in 20 minutes, but I didn't want my sushi sitting for another 40 minutes before I picked it up.  They said they couldn't guarantee to have it ready in an hour.  SERIOUSLY?  You're kidding, right?  So, I hung up and won't be doing that again.  I also cancelled my plans with a group of 14 friends to have dinner there this weekend... we're going to Stingray instead.  \n\nI've lost my patience with Moto.  Yea, the food is good - but the service is just so ridiculously bad...", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DXCWbLXFKWAv-Txq3cLhqQ", "review_id": "3KMjNzOZJZ5pL7KdwnZvVg", "text": "The straight dope:\n\n4.5 star bar for hopheads and craft brew fans:  Not particularly extensive in terms of number of offerings, but some sincere thought was put into the list and the result is a spectacular night's worth of excellent brew sampling.  Well done!  It would be nice if they had 12-year Yamazaki single malt to really put the cherry on top of their Japanese theme (even Benihana has that), and that would probably double my frequency of visits, but I guess they have plenty of the ordinary mid to top shelf liquors.   \n\n4.25 star ambience/decor.  Dark and modern.  Just how I like it. \n\n4 star sushi/sashimi:  Our party of six tried about six rolls.  Nothing was left on the plates when we were done.  I found the quality to be high, but the execution and taste forgettable.  My wife would certainly disagree - she had the \"Senorita Roll\" on her mind for many days after we went there, and she went back again 2x over the span of 2 weeks just to get it.\n\n4.25 star dishes and appetizers:  The spicy riblets are INSANE.  One would think that a chef would be a bit fearful of putting something out that is so intentionally overcooked and brittle...but it works!  And I think that is what is special about Moto...the menu has a nice dash of daring, unconventional twists on what could have been (and often is) just very ordinary fare at other places.  \n\nPS - the portion sizes of some dishes (like yakisoba) are HUGE - two people could easily be satisfied by one entree here, so if you attend with a group, don't be afraid to \"underorder\" a bit and to share it family-style.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zA5zJBmd0Jzhb_mblIDlfA", "review_id": "rPZI3n6aARcuMeo0psbCRA", "text": "Inventive.. Rice a bit on the over sticky side on the rolls but great service.\n\nMust try the nachos and great happy hour!!!", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_svrjneZyi34g0HSUfVi0g", "review_id": "8DDxippMfHoTnKCId4tvwg", "text": "One of my favorite places in Phoenix. Best craft brews, great sushi, wonderful people.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dqeFcKq2L2wiOg9LFT9-UA", "review_id": "VirYM0XJDs75Rv85VzaOEw", "text": "Papa Trans Riblets are to die for! Moist, flavorful, get me a side of rice and ranch dipping sauce and I'm in heaven! If I could eat these for breakfast lunch and dinner I would, we drive 55 miles to eat these bad boys! Hint: order the large size and don't share because seriously even if your full you can still eat more! My mouth is watering now for Papa Trans Riblets! Ok gotta go !", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cq2Vu3g1auTQ4nlNOVjegA", "review_id": "UUhi6bjQlFRCbLeV8exuQw", "text": "Service was incredibly slow. It seemed like they had maybe 3 people working, and we'd often wait (what felt like) 15 minutes to get any attention, even when I was just standing there waiting to be seated (or greeted, for that matter).\n\nThe menu is fairly comprehensive. The food is decent. I wasn't amazingly impressed, but I wasn't disappointed, either. Some of the prices seem steep. The atmosphere is kind of cramped and congested, but it was comfortable. Slightly loud, but you could still hear each other talk.\n\nBut considering that I lost my dinner after I got home, I'm okay with not going back. No huge loss here.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xg4AdOGHFxJyWByFbG8stA", "review_id": "1Fjv2y73PoXgBpVS6-QIxA", "text": "I'm disappointed to have to do this, but after a long hiatus I have to conclude that MOTO is not as good as it was when I wrote my rave review.\n\nThe mystique of the underground menu is gone. The not-so-underground menu now appears on the back of the regular menu :(\n\nThe quality of service and product has also gone down. Sigh.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zzjDTs2svkHPHlpzEO3lfg", "review_id": "3SpTDvVHItqXFLKCE8-fMg", "text": "Regular customers.  Like the food but went in tonight while it was busy and got horrible service- from the owner no less!  It's on thing to be busy but to be blown off like we were was very disappointing.  We probably wont go back.  Definitely won't recommend.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ASDRPj1U52_yml2lmdHKWg", "review_id": "gjv9QbrPbuJ1ZyXPBpPR_w", "text": "I have been to this location several times and they have been very helpful ( im deaf ) and kind. Once they made a mistake and compensated for that mistake greatly!!  The sushi is excellent! Prices can be a bit on the high side but the great food makes up for it. I highly recommend this restaurant for great sushi\n.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "EAJjMgKIjiaVb_2Q9ROeCQ", "review_id": "f28nob_tm6bmcEYnPD_Mbw", "text": "This place is right around the corner from me and have been here several fans. Anyone who know me, knows I`m a sushi whore so why write about non sushi items you ask? Well I was more impressed with the non sushi items! Don`t get me wrong, sushi is ok here but I have had better elsewhere.\n\nWhat I did enjoy was the trying the Exit Wound bowl. Super spicy crispy shrimp, chicken and veggies was delicious! Maybe being winter, this was a perfect choice for something that warmed me up and boy it sure did! I am curious about the Classified bowl which is rated a 6 fire on the hot scale, and says on the menu: Do Not Order!!) My Exit Wound bowl was rated a 4 fire!", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZwcFz3HcGu1gaa-3T6lMzg", "review_id": "cW9Jo-Eir_ddPaM8SIBeQw", "text": "A friend took me to this restaurant because we were looking for Asian food on a Sunday evening, not too easy in Phoenix if you're not fond of chains.  We ate at the bar, had delicious crispy egg rolls, veggie bowl, I could just see families around us having wonderful food and especially enjoying the great friendly service, very relaxed but also fast and helpful in deciding what to order (I'm very conservative regarding spice and sushi)  Super clean, very affordable, all kinds of beer and wine.  Owner on the premises!  I will be going there often!", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tECi_SRfBmurJfXmDR63WA", "review_id": "arxOIDFHmI7qEa8ePFNfAA", "text": "A M A Z I N G their roles are huge and great. I went with a friend who lives over that way. The owners were so nice and friendly. I cant believe I am just finding this place.\n \nThe underground menu is now public... I thought that was kind of cool tho, what I heard of it. \n\nOnly con, the waitress was a little slow, but she was nice and they were busy...so I will give her that :)", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cGcumH7yevRcAz1ZfItR-A", "review_id": "wPAcr_YN4M9WLYh711X9sA", "text": "This place rocks.... Love going here and the owner is fantastic.  The staff is always friendly and remembers who we are.  Their Moto Chicken Salad is awesome and so are the rice bowls.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q-e5Kriu18oFX5orJkoNhA", "review_id": "AP5x8V9i3NhVQDW_YbEYJg", "text": "Mediocre to the max with bad service to boot! \n\nI've given this place a handful of tries and I just can't seem to find anything I like. The service is probably the worst part. Waiting 10 minutes for sushi rolls that are clearly ready and waiting to be served is not acceptable. I feel bad for the waitresses - every time I am in they seem to be running around like crazy.  \n\nThe food is pretty horrible too. I CAN say the Asian chicken salad is pretty good but the rice bowls and sushi are all not good.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gcyEUr4DXcbjnGRAWFtfAQ", "review_id": "x8To8If-S3FGX6aWg0AEBA", "text": "Wow, pretty impressed. We tried to go to another restaurant in the area, but the wait was too long. I'm glad wifey remembered about this place. The parking lot is NUTS, but we lucked out and got a good spot. we were able to get seated immediately, which is ALWAYS a bonus! We started with the Asian Nachos $($7.95). There were good, but not my thing. I ordered the Sasquatch roll that had crab, shrimp tempura, scallop, avocado and this orange mayo, that was KILLER! ($12.95). Wifey got the Las Vegas Roll ($9.95) that had crab, cream cheese and shrimp and it was fried. Again, a great roll. I also ordered the spicy ribs. They were sauceless and SUPER crispy!!! I was expecting more grilled ribs (like my fave at Sochu House) but there were VERY good. And as a bonus, the server brought my wife and I a shot (I had both because she was driving) because she noticed my 5 year old kinda being a hand full and thought we could use it to unwind! How awesome is THAT? All in all, great food and super perfect service. I'll definitely be coming back!", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f8dilgbBoQLxDgQB_T_qFw", "review_id": "SIsk8-DkJPcye2gF6k4v2g", "text": "This restaurant would've received four stars because the chicken red curry was spicy and tasty, the happy hour cocktail was great, and the edamame was perfectly salted. And even though our server was a newbie, she was still attentive and got answers to all our happy hour and menu Qs.\n\nUnfortunately, none of this matters because I got food poisoning. I'm guessing from the chicken because no one else in my party got ill and I was the only one who ordered chicken. Worst 48 hours of my life. I'll never return.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lweKA26bxv4o_5rsqLmCJw", "review_id": "K4NsSRXgxOce0BelnndhMw", "text": "Here's the thing... shortly after being seated the waitress spilled an entire pint glass of water DIRECTLY in my lap.  She was extremely embarassed and very apologetic, and I was good natured about the incident because after all, it was just water.  However, what bothered me was the fact that no manager or lead came to the table to apologize or at least buy me a beer.  There are three people at my table cleaning up ice and water, and an hour later I leave your restaurant STILL wet and you can't take a moment to address the situation? It left a bad taste in my mouth.  In addititon, the happy hour menu is rather limited and the sushi isn't bad, but not memorable either.  I'd much rather do happy hour at Ra or some other more consistant establishment.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q3Fa0PhTGzRl-05fXHIi4g", "review_id": "2DKeO5X0HMDXtsbDhbIhGQ", "text": "I've been on a hiking kick lately and am trying to find different ones to try.  Decided to try Piestewa Peak (or Squaw Peak depending on who you ask) but was going to meet up with a friend for lunch beforehand and we found Moto not too far away.  I got there first, a little before 11 which is when they open.  There were a couple people waiting but nothing outrageous.  I walk in and get acknowledged right away by the bartender who lets me know that someone will be right up to seat me and sure enough, as he was finishing that statement the waitress came over and took me to a table.  She also brought me water right away which always makes me happy.\n\nWhile I was waiting for my friend to show up I read over the menu and was super excited to find out that not only do they have All You Can Eat Sushi, but that it was happening RIGHT AT THAT MOMENT!!  Apparently it's on Saturdays from 11-2:30 and there's 10 different rolls you can choose from for $18.99 (there are some nigiri options too but I don't remember how many there were to choose from for those).  Once my friend showed up I quickly told him about the All You Can Eat special so then he perused the menu to see which ones he wanted.  Our waitress kind of went MIA at this point so that was a little annoying but she seemed to be the only server there so I can't fault her for that but seriously you would think that the management there would keep the place a little bit better staffed on a weekend day during an all you can eat special.\n\nOnce our waitress came by for our order my friend got the Tootsi Roll, the Vegas Roll and the Alaska Roll.  I decided that I probably didn't want to binge on sushi right before a hike so I stuck with a single Rainbow Roll.  They took a little bit of time to come out but then again sushi typically does and I'm sure everyone who was in the restaurant was ordering tons of different rolls.  I was happy with the size, the rolls were larger than most places but not so huge that you had a hard time eating a piece.  My Rainbow Roll was delicious!  All the ingredients were fresh and beautiful.  I'll admit I did share one piece of my friend's Vegas Roll (sharing is against the rules according to the menu...oops!) and it was pretty good.  Not the best Vegas Roll I've had but still good.\n\nI'll definitely be coming back here again on another Saturday when I don't plan on hiking so that I can actually partake in the All You Can Eat!", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lSuNiOVZpSE_66FIB0mtvQ", "review_id": "OJRJNb4qmnbWqj-MuZc-Gg", "text": "Had very low expectations given some of the reviews read but despite busy lunch crowd, service was good and food solid.  Easy in/out for business discussion with client.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pQ6ij6cOBRB3yJGHbVZHUQ", "review_id": "SJGbJm1WENtcb_psQQgDkA", "text": "Overall a good first experience. We arrived early and were the second table seated, but it still took almost 40 minutes to get our food. Not impressive, but the service was cordial. The food was very good, I had the crispy shrimp yakisoba and my wife had the asian nachos, which incidentally were 1/2 price because happy hour on Sundays is 11am-6:15pm. She said they were excellent. Not one of our go-to places, but I'm sure we will return eventually.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z_GOkYOCNkW2ceYtmVWVNg", "review_id": "EIpo_K8zlleZKKHVKqOVrg", "text": "Vince the owner is fantastic and always here to ensure great service. (As is his fianc\u00e9 Janet) great people. Support local business!", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nitmbm5VgwHCDSr2hZkUZw", "review_id": "MVL52tJ5H3kQLW6OwpXSMQ", "text": "Stopped in here for lunch one day and wasn't pleased with the experience. The rolls were warm and fell apart. The service was fair at best and the place wasn't even very busy. Not that Phoenix is know for it's Sushi, but you'd expect better from a place like this. All that said, he menu is a hoot and worth a read, just don't order anything from it.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cq70-edte36YJCKdBCfTdQ", "review_id": "zfTvdKZaSzZdk-WeTgTbNA", "text": "Ordered a specialty roll that was $14 dollars called the mayflower and it didn't live up to my expectations. It had more cucumber then tuna and forgot the cream cheese and avocado. It should have been called the cucumber roll with a slab of tuna on top. The following day my friend and I became violently ill with food poisoning!  I will never go anywhere near MOTO again after this experience.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zFBaDziL_Axyhm5vTi6udw", "review_id": "TjIDtAmxvVADtW8oG7wlkA", "text": "Awesome inexpensive happy hour. The food is tasty - not just sushi. Great place to just hang out for awhile.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ElIuuxlPmziNN46fIQNOkA", "review_id": "fPjPT8JoI48Uvd-pT2EbPg", "text": "I find myself craving Moto and wishing I could go back for that Saturday All You Can Eat special. I live 15 minutes from the ocean now and haven't been impressed yet with any other business as far as service, price and quality goes.\nTogether my friend and I ordered Tootsie Roll x2, Alaska Roll x2, Vegas roll and Veggie roll and all were VERY good. \n\nOur waitress was very attentive and cheery, she even let us take home our leftovers (we over-ordered by an entire roll, didn't realize how stuffed we would get!) which is usually not allowed during AYCE, so thanks for that!\n\nThe initial wait time was about 20-25 minutes, but it was worth it and the orders after were very quick. I also want to note that they serve a delicious grapefruit-flavored beer called Pink Killer, which was very complimentary to our sushi rolls. When we asked where we may be able to find it outside of Moto, the waitress asked the manager who actually came out to our table to tell us about it. Very appreciated!", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gc-6g7xioUSGlKqs0H_1qg", "review_id": "cRyZ7wkWYkGPvCdXMlbb_w", "text": "Place is garbage, over priced, with lousy service.  Went there last nigh had a party of 5, Cyndi thought she needed to add 20% gratuity to our bill so she didn't have to really work for a tip. Just an awful place.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fhxC6KW-8VmdgK9zhRs6SA", "review_id": "JbJBxeoxE8BQ3FBxtP1Dmg", "text": "I come here when I have a group of friends, some want sushi and others don't like it. The pan-Asian menu satisfies everyone! It's a narrow space. I think it would be hard to seat more than 6 or 8 together.\n\nI get the rice bows (4-step entr\u00e9e), which are PLENTIFUL. I ordered the larger, plate-size. It was more than 2 meals for me.  All the sauces on the 4-step entr\u00e9es are really good. I can't decide which one I like best.  \n\nThe (all young, all female) servers wear tank-tops, and they all have the same look/aura. That worries me that the manager is hiring based on looks, not professionalism.  \n\nThe sushi is good and comes out quickly. I have not tried their all-you-can-eat, but if you do, beware: there are lots of rules posted.  \n\nThe owner's wry sense of humor pervades the place (menu, website, table tents....) Sometimes it works, sometimes it degrades the atmosphere. \n\nI mentioned to the owner once that I thought someone made a mistake with my sauce. It was too hot for me to finish my dish.  I told him I thought he should check that batch of sauce. I had eaten it other times with no problems. He giggled and told me a wild story about his plans to add an \"exit-wound level of spiciness to the menu. So hot it burns twice!\"  I wished he had taken me seriously. BTW the \"exit-wound bowl\" is now on the menu.... see what I mean about his sense of humor?", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gf9SRYaa7HXHGre-4DRufw", "review_id": "1k3ily5aSmT86go9Zl5PAA", "text": "This is my favorite Phoenix sushi restaurant. I admit I mostly get the same items every time and out of the probably hundreds of times I've eaten here I've only had less than great food a couple times. They have vegetarian items too and most things can be ordered with tofu instead of chicken or beef ( the noodle bowls and Asian nachos). They also have an all you can eat sushi special on Saturdays I believe. Oh and you must try the mojos - they are a dessert item and to die for!\n\nI order off the underground menu and it states that since they're specialty items it may take longer to make which is fine for me because I usually order to go anyway and the times I don't I order one of the craft beers on the constantly changing beer menu - I do love experimenting with the beers from different places. \nThere are a lot of regulars - smiling faces - and there are TVs playing the current games at the bar, very low key laid back vibe, I love it. \nI will say it is much harder to get parking since Sprouts moved into the area but that's the only downside.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "rjlb-7-JcmM6fR64ZpyTug", "review_id": "xiyRHr4kcxm4iin25PlUig", "text": "Ok, I'm updating my review. I come here far too often not to bump it up another notch. Plus, now I don't have to worry about someone calling me out when I stop by for my favorite chicken salad. Honestly, this is probably the best bang for your buck HH around. Who doesn't appreciate cheap and delicious food? Obviously, past Morgan didn't.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q6FaSZpCtVv7PXECwDL1bg", "review_id": "j1ncWsFYf3qYYWaHxCFvgQ", "text": "Sushi, sushi, sushi. My friend and I stopped in after a fun day of pool crashing at the Biltmore. I ordered an edamame and Las Vegas Roll (my fav.) and she got a double order of sashimi. We were pleased with the fast and attentive service. The food presentation was impressive (beautiful, actually) and the  food was delicious. \n\nI just read someone's review about All You Can Eat Saturdays? I'll have to check that out!\n\nGreat job, Moto. We'll be back.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DQtgfpvW88irPWpSD6WjPg", "review_id": "G8kJIoEMjcVQSYYFsltqwg", "text": "I love MOTO. I Crave their Curry Soup. It is amazing. And their Moto Chicken Salad has been a favorite of mine since back in their Shogun Express days. I am so glad I found it again. I've taken out the large and it fed my daughter and I for 2 days. I try to hit MOTO whenever I am even close to that part of town!!!", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j-kShDJgp5acGhqJAkJHnA", "review_id": "Mq-3OAQ58BdMH8drIM8H2g", "text": "You might want to reconsider ordering the PHO.  Completely flavorless.  My guess would be the broth is made from a powered mix.  Add the fact that they charge $10 makes it even worse.  Meatballs were rubbery, sliced beef dry and chewy.  \nOwners need to consider taking this off the menu.  Would have sent it back but a co-worker went on a lunch run and picked this up for me to go.  Gross, Gross Gross....", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aC03sZ31GtgOJ-I2VSDXOw", "review_id": "GPBaHONm25qW1CeJtwNQjQ", "text": "Great restaurant, love it! Happy hour is the bomb! Definitely recommend the Asian nachos and the sweet potato fries.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "v4vb9STafBouTf7itoGPhQ", "text": "Solid happy hour, 1/2 off rolls and select apps and $3 beers. They extend happy hour until 6:15 and that extra 15 minutes really helps when you are rushing after work.\n\n I liked the spring rolls and the tootsie roll was decent too. The bar is big and we easily found a seat but it tends to fill up fast after 5.\n\nNot the best sushi in the world but the happy hour prices can't be beat.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mDS8rlDOcgRT3PMHGz3tug", "review_id": "sZGFbEevGPyhCY6BxEU0rg", "text": "The sushi here is amazingly delicious, super fresh, and there are a wide variety of choices. Miso soup is also quite nice as are the gyoza dumplings. This small (ish) place was hopping on a Friday night and we were happy to have reservations for our party of eight. We arrived about a half-hour early prepared to have a drink from the bar and wait for our 6:30 reservation. The hostess was not happy about this. I'm not sure why since we spent plenty of money at the bar AND we sat outside in the late afternoon summer heat. But her displeasure continued when she sat us as well. If the first person you meet in a restaurant is not friendly and welcoming, it sets a bad tone. Our wait staff was efficient and friendly however, and all was quite tasty. We'll revisit Moto because of the food and service, certainly not from the less than welcoming vibe upon entry.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S6y2AZ5XmwKDBUAF7r6pDw", "review_id": "fW1DExzAMFcliyQBe_1rvQ", "text": "Its our second time here and they messed up our order both times and the service is horrible.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Qzxt48iXX0Ievaiu9N1h6A", "review_id": "fdsLSXufxZPeFfl1cH02dQ", "text": "This Business has been my go to Sushi restaurant for some time now. It's a small quaint establishment. The food is good and and they have a great selection for everyone...even if you don't like sushi. The only reason I did not give them 5 stars is because sometimes the food does take a little to long to get to you, and the business  it self is kind of small. There isn't a lot of seating especially when it's busy. \nOtherwise, I enjoy eating here and will continue to frequent Moto.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dHrdfQEHx_ktBkuyoHlJGQ", "review_id": "zG_MBZ5vIX9o5WcQ7HuVCg", "text": "First don't tell me I can't sit in the booth when no one is in the restaurant. Service was horrible, we ended up walking out.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zuoeE7GdXXlCgr995ImWfQ", "review_id": "adZ4RM1l3S55k3u45aIMRA", "text": "I want to start out this review by saying - I am never going back to Moto. \n\nI went there one time with a group. I was excited to try a new sushi place and normally really love sushi. However, there was a really bad odor when I walked in so I opted against trying the fish there out of fear of food poisoning. I can't comment on how the sushi is at Moto. Instead, I decided to try the Pho. I have eaten Pho at many places around town and typically enjoy it. Not at Moto. The broth was a darker color than I am used to and had a funny after taste. I couldn't even get through about 1/4 of it before I lost my appetite. \n\nMost of the other members of my group didn't like the food much either. My advice is that there are too many other places near Moto for good sushi and pho to risk trying this place.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_E8bCGlloqFYa-FDVmTMMw", "review_id": "OYL8NWm2TUiHXByKvelU7g", "text": "Sushi was average & choices extremely limited. Drinks watered down. Atmosphere and decor are tops", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zIesT5Ap_Pe4oKJKcSEe7w", "review_id": "WnuQJFyw0k9ssXqX4cprtQ", "text": "Awesome happy hour with half off rolls and the nachos are bomb. The beer selection is pathetic, but what do you expect from a sushi place. Just know your boy and girl signs for the bathroom so you don't make the same mistake my boyfriend did, think about Austin Powers. In all honesty, one of our favorite places to go!", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "efUcLl2QBUm4cjQ4lgf5Tg", "review_id": "KamxaXFbrlIixRY2-fvCtA", "text": "45 minutes for two veggie rolls....Ridiculous. Little explanation or apology and no discount....Unacceptable......very disappointed.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hKn-eICkGpRIou8lTab6qw", "review_id": "TdmNptSK8uH3ezVVJEPy4w", "text": "Go there for lunch often and I'm treated like Norm at Cheers. Love they remember my name. The servers and sushi chefs ( especially Ivan) can cut and roll some sushi! They have an underground menu you can pick from or just tell Ivan what you want in your roll ( custom)! I order the \"Sasquatch\" roll and I'm thoroughly satisfied. The noodles and any of the bowls there rival any sushi place around. They change out their beers weekly so you can enjoy many local brews. Try the \"stoner\" bowl and enjoy the spicy chicken/ ranch/ rice mix. Great for a hangover. It's local, its comfortable and it has a great happy hour on Friday.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "68cAcBB9MeZD9G-jWIi6Uw", "review_id": "tc98d5BD7n57MuIqGsEEDg", "text": "Came here for lunch with a friend today. I had remember reading about the Asian nachos on Yelp and we ordered the small, without chicken. They were so YUMMY! Definitely something I would go back for. My friend and I were both pretty hungry and we polished off the small with no problem between the two of us. \n\nShe ordered the Pad Thai Noodles and I opted for the California roll, with the real crab meat for the $1 up-charge. My friend said her dish was okay but she left a lot on her plate, though it was a huge portion. My Cali roll was pretty good, but kind of dry. I don't  think I've ever left a piece of sushi on my plate and I actually did this time around. I wasn't overly full either though so I think it just wasn't that great. It was a pretty large roll, 8 pieces, and each piece required two bites rather than the normal one piece, one bite. \n\nService was pretty good. Our waitress kept our glasses full but disappear when we were waiting to pay. She also charged the wrong credit card for each of our tabs but corrected it, hopefully. \n\nOverall, I'd definitely go back for those nachos and to try something else on the menu.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ao97-cqChIIyOwbAylVSzQ", "review_id": "9AZ-Iwy_1gXSpuAiFWzJRw", "text": "I love this place. Happy hour is 50% off selected items but those are delicious. Try the Asian Nachos.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Xe3roFVZWGe1ABkuhN9UCg", "review_id": "1dmSdahQBAI1UxMFCsS_ow", "text": "They have a good happy hour on Sundays. Sushi is pretty good but I didn't like the nachos.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dv_VzOCykTsx-OZrPYd4lw", "review_id": "TRnSxJdSB-GcdTUbROZL3Q", "text": "My husband and I have really enjoyed our weekly visits to Moto Sushi.  We love the location, and the vibe inside as well. All the sashimi and rolls have been wonderful.  Thank you!  Highly suggest visiting!", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EDzu9I2EGJfgy-Bo5wwXoA", "review_id": "sfQD9smdFEJESTtmjVQ2jg", "text": "Last night's service was horrible at 16th Street and Glendale. I stood at the counter for several minutes to pick up takeout, and was ignored by at least half a dozen employees. The server who was facing me less than two feet away putting something into the computer never made eye contact or acknowledged me. She was able to chat with coworkers about how horribly busy she was. Here's a tip - if you continue to ignore customers and complain in front of them about how overwhelmed you are (of course, it's all about you), you won't have to worry about customers. They will stop showing up. After standing there listening to the employees chat among themselves for several minutes, I asked if someone could handle takeout. Finally someone decided to help me, but I shouldn't have had to ask. Does anyone care about customers, or is everyone completely self-centered?", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1e-oWS0_e3T_kvpCb0FJ2A", "review_id": "NUw9AabPQAQBasMvKleFFg", "text": "We have been loyal customers of Moto for years.  Unfortunately, the services is inconsistent.  Tonight, our sushi for 3 people took over an hour and 10 minutes to get.  After ordering, the waitress completely ignored us, until we started asking about our food after 50 minutes of waiting.  She kept telling us one more minute... for 20 minutes.  Before our food arrived, we asked for the bill to cancel our order.  She talked us into staying and we did because of our loyalty to this place.  Eventually the food came with a hair in the sushi that we tried to ignore.  After receiving and paying the full price for our food, we asked to speak to a manager.  We were told things were busy and that they hope they see us again.  So in summary it has good food if you're willing to wait forever in a moderately full restaurant to get served.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AVxI_iYXd8R1WaNXZuBMVA", "review_id": "CNQTGdOH6G0VvSCwQJx6cA", "text": "Sushi is delicious and not unreasonably priced. I wouldn't say its the best sushi I've ever had but its definitely quality and the prices, atmosphere and selection definitely mske up for it. The entire restaurant has a sense of humor and the staff is generally pretty friendly. \n\nNorth central Phoenix also lacks some good bars but Moto's definitely stands out if you're looking to get some drinks as well. Definitely recommend it.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dH9FRHSZwlhLLamaZSFdGQ", "review_id": "oW6SbsQFxCbwhoqany0YFQ", "text": "Ordered two bowls of noodle with the wife.  An hour after walking in the door, we still didn't have noodles.  \n\nThe waitress walked by 6 or seven times and was avoiding making eye contact.  Finally we had to leave to pick up our kids, not having eaten, not having had any sort of good service.  The waitress couldn't fathom why we would leave after having already been there about an hour.\n\nI have eaten here before and it has decent food but I won't be wasting anymore of my time here.  The complete lack of an attempt at service or even acknowledging the lack of it is inexcusable in a service industry with so many options.\n\nHana has better Sushi/Japanese and is very near by on 7th ave.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jilf8PvlPUztc90PazaTFQ", "review_id": "3CJB5ExtfTHpyvqUURqg_A", "text": "We ate there for the first time tonight, and I have mixed feelings.  I was a little trepiditious going in based on the Yelp reviews being all over the place, but we decided to give it a shot anyway.  Well, walking in the door I smelled a somewhat unpleasant odor.  It wasn't fish, which is a good thing, I think it was probably cleaning product.  And it was probably just me as I sometimes have hyperosmia, my wife didn't smell it and thought the place smelled good.\n\nSo let's talk food.  My standard sushi order is typically edamame, salmon nigiri, and a Philly roll.  Yes, I know, Philly isn't \"real\" sushi.  Tough, I like it.  But I can't say that I liked what I got at Moto.  It seemed to me that perhaps the rice was a little dry.  It was after 8pm, maybe they didn't want to cook another batch when they'd be closing in an hour.  Regardless, for me the sushi was a disappointment.  Even the edamame was disappointing, it could have been hotter.  Maybe it was sitting for a bit while waiting for our server, I don't know.  My wife ordered a roll which didn't impress either of us.\n\nBased just on that, I'd probably rate their sushi as average, not terribly impressive, and rate them a 2.  But I'm giving them three stars because of my wife's entree: Vietnamese pork tacos.  I don't know what the seasoning on the meat is, but it was GOOD.  And just based on that, we'll probably be returning to further explore the menu.  And if our future visit meets our expectations, I'll kick up my review to 4 stars.\n\nBut next time, we'll be skipping the sushi.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hItJTohbIIv558NDwyGTUQ", "review_id": "qB_Scxf0gStcvEGHgB6b4w", "text": "If you're looking for original, authentic, and fresh food -- this isn't the place. The concept is fun and whimsical like a Japanese girl taking pictures and making a peace sign, but it's all make-up no substance. The rolls are weak and I would not recommend the yakisoba. \n\nIf you're a typical Phoenician, this is a great starter place for the non-adventurous types that fein at being adventurous. There is nothing weird on the menu and almost all of it tastes like chicken!", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m4FALjpi0wYNF8i7Yi4iRw", "review_id": "K6drn2pUZbMwWpSXKefSFw", "text": "I had to take my to-go order back 3 times because they got it wrong and the 3rd time, I took 5 bites of my salad before realizing there were crispy noodles in there that I SPECIFICALLY asked them not to put in because I have Celiac Disease and can't tolerate gluten.  Needless to say, I got very sick and am now home in bed instead of at work because of it. The girl at the take out counter, Tina, had the audacity to tell me it was my fault because she didn't hear me say it the second time I had to call back in because my order was wrong.  The 3rd time I went in after I realized I was going to get sick, I just asked for a refund.  The tall guy working was very nice and apologized over and over saying he would buy my meal next time but I won't be back.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Sxqk_VRxGKQy3R38SRc7jw", "review_id": "D760LbmI7eYIHIbuTpidQw", "text": "Worst pho I have ever had!! Rubbery beef, crunchy noodles and tasteless broth.... Look else where for Pho!!!", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Fi5NQXi0a6dosAf_QldQng", "review_id": "uAIXbYlxmCUBza8B0GV_rQ", "text": "Two words for you- caramel wings. They are the best wings I've ever had, and I'm one of those girls who doesn't eat wings in public, but one whiff of the Caramel garlic goodness and I inhaled half my friend's order. Love. Also, Moto sports a rockin beer lineup which is almost unheard of in a sushi joint-they have happy hour every day of the week! The sushi was good, I'm a huge fan of the bowls myself. And every single time I've been there (a dozen? More?) I've had stellar service. Super awesome staff, lovely ambience, awesome food and beer!! Go to moto, you will love it!", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u9qSCYpj0ACk27I6SaV5oQ", "review_id": "Iq-UzFkyn5QrBLNZoF40vg", "text": "I love this place. The food is always delicious. I came for lunch today and had Pho which was as good as any Vietnamese place I've gone to. I don't know my waitresses name but she was adorable, extremely nice and attentive. Dinner can get very busy and the wait times can get long, but it's worth it.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n5FkwoBnBESxX-fAlHAUTQ", "review_id": "nLJbVQoOjnY47nmItJMz8g", "text": "The single most disgusting sushi experience I've ever had. Asian nachos were burned and tasteless, April and Toosties rolls were totally bland and the texture was way off, the crab wontons came with some funky nasty sauce.. Blahhhh. $50 down the toilet.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tqsK6xVrPBBu_l8JqnY7Xw", "review_id": "w5ZmGDuDrcQoJYWhITg66Q", "text": "Don't order sushi here. It's expensive and taste like holes. The wonton nacho is good but eat it fast because it gets soggy very fast, like too fast. I like the wings but too little for what they charge. Don't order pho either unless you never had Vietnamese noodles before then it probably tastes ok. But to everyone else that has, don't do it. If you've read that the sushi is good by others, they are probably friends of the owner or something because, really? 5 stars for this sushi is crazy talk. Service is good and some of the other apps are good. Katsu chicken is good I order it with slaw and brown rice.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GoymUzKqvET2QOZkIWZi9w", "review_id": "_OBMsmnnT3NfQx5uwaI2HQ", "text": "We stopped in here previously to meet some friends who were dying for the burger they used to have on the menu. Once we realize you don't have the burger anymore, the gin told us to go elsewhere. But, I have been DYING to have the Chicken Wonton Soup ever since. \n\nSo my bf and I came in for dinner last night. We started off with the crispy spring rolls which were awesome, my only complaint was having to share them. I don't like sharing. \n\nI obviously ordered the wonton soup and he ordered some noodle dish. Since my soup came out 5 minutes before his meal, I was finished and staring at him eat, which I'm sure was quite annoying. Oh well, it caused him to offer to share his dinner with me and it was yummy!!\n\nWe took a vote after we left and decided to add this place into our rotation.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8xcvJA723kiqh5j7-k6jcw", "review_id": "1-XjgMOWamvLWQdWp7Jk0Q", "text": "love love moto fresh fish cool atmosphere must try this hip mod place.  The noodles are out of this world and the sushi is the best in this part of town. Be prepared for a long wait this place is popular.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_TqbOTwcA_iecRRyF2Kc_A", "review_id": "pw7qct4OTdQvRsqINtXjyg", "text": "I love Moto, always quality food. Great sushi, spring rolls, and the rice bowls are awesome. They also added the Pho soup which is excellent!", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9zsPFmHSP1s_KS0-Wtlc5g", "review_id": "NPxLy2IiPbpKQi6nJsbVzw", "text": "If you are Coming here because the sushi, go somewhere else.\nNot much options on the menu and sloppy sushi.\nWhat they call specials, it's is a regular option anywhere else.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BGEZvUWw33fmRoF6baut5A", "review_id": "IQZfJzrnNPM33xqKwXC3mg", "text": "Good food, casual joint! The servers are very nice and the owner is often around. The only reason I didn't five star is that there are other local places that I think have slightly better sushi however, this place is very good!!", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GnLW0116uCkllWMF5L2-cg", "review_id": "ERbrKNr0uwi_zwlEZZreSA", "text": "Moto is a great spot for an inexpensive full service lunch with a fair selection.  People are dogging the sushi, but its pretty good, especially for a place that isn't exclusively sushi.  My only gripe is their light beer selection is limited to Bud Light - everything else is IPA or Asian beer.  what's better than a Coors Light with Asian food?!  Nothing.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PG4Tp6udLOq1IdVgstF69g", "review_id": "SvZtlVvD31LeQsCK01Ek_g", "text": "In town for a week for work and had heard good things about this place so decided to go for dinner with my coworkers. Below is a review off the dishes we had\n\nPad Thai- the portions were huge. The spirit peanut was amazing and overall it met the expectation for decent pad Thai\n\nSpring Rolls- these were very small compared to traditional spring rolls. They didn't seem to be fresh, the rice paper was a bit tough. \n\n- classified bowl- this bowl is no joke! If out like spicy this is defiantly for you! You will sweat and cry but over all the dish is really good.\n\n\nThe portions on the main dishes are pretty big. It was average joint. Nothing to get super excited about but it won't disappoint.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jilf8PvlPUztc90PazaTFQ", "review_id": "zjfG5Z5qSuWwzI6qji3LHQ", "text": "Our second time here.  Be warned that Saturday afternoons are busy, they offer an all you can eat sushi deal.  We were not impressed by the sushi last time we were here, so that wasn't an objective.  Instead, we had crispy fried gyozo and tacos, both shrimp and BBQ pork.  The fried dumplings were excellent, I think they were deep-fried as they were crispy all around, I'm not sure you can do that with a skillet, and I have no problem with that.  The dipping sauce was decent but not exceptional.  The tacos were great, I loved my BBQ beef and my wife liked the shrimp.  Two tacos per plate made an excellent late lunch, very good portion size to be full but not stuffed.\n\nI do have to take exception to their guacamole.  I fully understand that they're going for an Asian, not Mexican, vibe for their guac, but it needed seasoning.  I'm not sure what, but I found the flavor kind of flat.  My wife thought it had enough salt, it just needed something to kick up the flavor a little.  Also, the wonton chips for scooping it?  Their strength is not up to the weight of the guac.\n\nWe had the Mojo's for dessert, basically it's an ice cream sushi roll.  The ice cream flavor can vary day-to-day, today it was strawberry.  The two pieces that we got were an excellent cap to good food.\n\nService was not good.  We had to flag down our server for refills for our tea, for a box for the fries to take home for our poodle, for the check.  They were kinda busy, still, it's what they're paid and tipped for.\n\nAnd finally, and sadly, whatever it was that I was smelling six months ago was still there.  I'm still not sure whether it's cleaning products or sushi, but it was something that really didn't sit well with my nose.\n\nStill, we liked the food and will definitely consider them for future eats.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lJxbBvcsCeB5qQF9vXzw7w", "review_id": "_M2o9Z6niZWDZ-5kwEgf3w", "text": "This place is pretty average in terms of sushi. The quality and freshness just isn't quite there. I've been to many sushi joints in my time, and can tell you that Moto sushi is a decent place for your average sushi consumer, but won't impress most others. Rolls are pretty generic, and sloppily made. Service was good, which is why it gets 3 stars. Prices are up there among better restaurants, so I suggest you look elsewhere cuz it ain't cheap. They have a happy hour menu, and also an all-you-can eat menu...if that interests you. They are the only sushi joint within a few miles, otherwise the competition would eat them up in no time. You can try it for yourself, but I'm trying to save you a few bucks here...", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bzJErDpsGdM2c11Gb16-tQ", "review_id": "-95i4xAv22FgwWLl8BE82w", "text": "You know you're in a sushi place when you walk in and it smells like a fish market... in a good way. Food was super fresh well prepared. The September roll was spicy crispy excellent. The veggie spring roll was plenty big as an appetizer, however that steamed vegetables were kind of bland. Great service too!", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vMw-suWp86kjiLfxfjkD3w", "review_id": "YoyBpIQo-daOkjyRvui0nQ", "text": "I went here for lunch on Saturday for the All-you can eat sushi.  It wasn't very crowed which is to say they had available seats at the bar and tables empty.  I sat at the sushi bar and waited 15 minutes before anyone acknowledged me.  The sushi chef asked if I had been helped.  I said no.  He said someone will be right with me.  5 min later I finally get a drink.  I stopped the guy and told him to just take my order and that I wanted the all you can eat special.  The chef was busy the whole time making orders so this isn't his fault but I got my food about 15 min after ordering.  My second order took almost 20 min.   Its hard to justify an all you can eat deal when it takes so long to get food.  They really need a second chef to help with the sushi.  They weren't attentive and it was really a sub par experience at best.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zGz5NI4sscO4_6YYH-qVtA", "review_id": "0uMqhU9HI_DHyyzMu3jj2w", "text": "My first time here, my friend and I both got the ALL YOU CAN EAT SUSHI which is Saturday 11-2:30pm. These are for rolls and nigiri, and there are rules - NO RICISM. Eat your rice. Anyway, the rolls were scrumptious, and the Las Vegas roll was a delicious departure from the norm. We started big, ordering 3 rolls each, then 3 more I think. Order what you can eat, OK? Don't be wasteful. You'll see the rules on the placard.\n  Another time I came here for my friend's b-day and the girlfriend treated several of us with URGING to consume. We all ordered a variety of rolls and we all shared many pieces of each. I felt guilty, but I couldn't get enough of the smoked salmon sashimi at $9.99 each. The presentation was beautiful - it was made to look like a rose on the plate. \nThe flavor and texture made me fall in love with each mouthful. \nI had flashbacks of kissing Reanna, my old GF in the 90's.\nHHMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmm.\n\n*snaps awake*\nOh and good beers too!\nService was courteous and attentive.", "business_id": "c0RSs2KYK5Y-ZlSrNq9LyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qLCpuCWCyPb4G2vN-WZz-Q", "review_id": "Z8IJLZkpFrUo8JIRAFyW5A", "text": "Yes, it's Starbucks. But these baristas are hands-down the best in the state. Which is saying a lot, because I've been to a lot of Starbucks - obviously. This is a GREAT place to work out of, especially now that AT&T provides free Wi-Fi. :)", "business_id": "TGb6D6zmx1KP4aDDH5Aihw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l4uFFd-MC4ei7JCM8V9qzQ", "review_id": "vblkHFrKZpO_6y2yEXbFLQ", "text": "Ahhh the wonderful ppl at this Starbucks bring a smile to my everyday. I do the hair of a couple of these young associates and they just love to banter with me and the other guests. Oh, and my coffee is always made to perfection and by memorization!!!", "business_id": "TGb6D6zmx1KP4aDDH5Aihw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "uYHN4gdMoQGffuJutor7qQ", "text": "This Starbuck's is located in a little stip mall smashed between Zoe's Kitchen and an Einstein's bagels.  I come here in the morning on the way into work because its close to my job and its good reliable coffee.\n\nI've been going to Starbucks for years, and I'm starting to become a regular here.  It's not my favorite one, for a variety of different reasons.  First, seating here is awkward.  Inside, they have one really long table, a couch, and like 2 small tables.  More of a group oriented seating arrangement then bunches of individual tables.  They do have ample outdoor seating, but I don't always feel like sitting outside.\n\nThe service here is fine, but nothing exceptional.  I'm not moved by it, especially since I'm here in a very regular basis.  The staff is nice, but not as nice as others I have been to.\n\nMy only formal complaint is that half the time I go in here, thier out of half and half.  At 7AM.  I get tired of having to walk the container back and forth to the counter at least 1 day a week, usually more.  I know the baristas are busy, but there's nothing worse then waiting in line twice.  Once for your coffee order and another time while the barista finishes waiting on 3 other customers before he can get to the empty creamer.\n\nI mean, I do have good days in here, but its always the same 2 or 3 issues that they fail on when I'm in here.  Generic service, running out of essential supplies, and limited seating indoors.  I mean, I know seating is seating, but it gets frustrating sometimes when I want to sit down at 7AM to eat my muffin and Ive got to tough it out in the summer when its scortching hot and I'd rather be in the AC...\n\nI guess I've had better experiences at Starbucks throughout the valley that I can say these things as comparisons to this location.", "business_id": "TGb6D6zmx1KP4aDDH5Aihw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1GL8b9uNkrk3Udq5gSIIFA", "review_id": "46b96i1nOBYjmX8BtEpNsA", "text": "We have all been to Starbucks, and know the deal, so I will just say that the baristas here are super friendly, and the atmosphere is very welcoming.  Plenty of seating, and you will always find an array of people on their computers, reading, etc.", "business_id": "TGb6D6zmx1KP4aDDH5Aihw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8SFpYIJed0i6NMr_2rYJhg", "review_id": "s_pNwEQKhDAotYS7unjqBg", "text": "My favorite staff and environment this is the best buck", "business_id": "TGb6D6zmx1KP4aDDH5Aihw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eebh5dSAeB3KQz6mraPGng", "review_id": "Tk6EhpeBSj31V9gommFXtw", "text": "I go to this starbucks because it is close to the house.  The coffee is alway consistent, but if you ever see a promotion in the newspaper some staff has not been aware of the promotion.  Starbucks overall needs to contact their stores and put up in store signs if they are having a promotion.   Nothing worse than going to a Starbucks to buy a Via iced coffee pack with an advertised free small coffee and be told that they have not heard of that promotion, although I went home and double checked that I was correct on the promotion days.  It is a nice Starbucks and I go there every once in a while, less lately though.", "business_id": "TGb6D6zmx1KP4aDDH5Aihw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_4lqpCYCqOQzbB6xQGGhrQ", "review_id": "-nMpM5Ftc-oOkMhWIUlinQ", "text": "This is probably my favorite of all the Starbucks in town when it comes to the look and feel of what a Starbucks should be.  \n\nYears ago this was a typical Starbucks, but recently they remodeled it and the look is just perfect for what SB is.  \n\nThe staff is great and insanely nice.  If you need anything, they are more than happy to help and assist.  Of course making sure the drinks taste great is important too and I've never been disappointed.\n\nI work close to this location, so its on my way to work.  Love it here.", "business_id": "TGb6D6zmx1KP4aDDH5Aihw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aTi0NVrcPJWbN6jAsJVcAw", "review_id": "d7JRTOe5TJX6HxPS0jbeIQ", "text": "This was the first place I stopped in Phoenix when I arrived from driving across the country.  It's in a fairly good location off Camelback, near good shopping. The employees here are nice enough, but the inside of this Starbucks is tight on space. The parking outside is even worse. They make a pretty good Salted Caramel Mocha, but taken as a whole this isn't my favorite SBUX location in town.", "business_id": "TGb6D6zmx1KP4aDDH5Aihw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8hLv4JpHx265X5NHpPoCpw", "review_id": "du-T3LnApAQ15u30G2f4sw", "text": "Of all the Starbucks I've been to in Phoenix -- and I'm Seattle transplant, so I'm always searching for great coffee here in The Desert -- this one has been the best. The staff is always friendly and the lines here -- which there ALWAYS are, probably because the staff is so nice and competent -- are very fast-moving. The inside is tiny, yes, but I always find a spot to plug my laptop in.\n\nCompared to the SB on Tatum and the one on Shea across from Whole Foods, where they act like they're doing you the world's biggest favor by taking your order, this Starbucks is great.", "business_id": "TGb6D6zmx1KP4aDDH5Aihw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "THYIqfnLV54VZ_v2hCfq2Q", "review_id": "0r63F3b_i6-Y7Tp0dmDSmw", "text": "This is the Starbucks for those of you Big Bang Theory wannabe and jock fans.  It's an interesting mix of customers that hang out here.  Service is hot and cold here.  Weekdays tend to be better, Saturdays service is sketchy as the barristas tend to be apathetic and hung over so you may need patience for that drink.  I showed up on a Saturday with 3 people in front of me and my grande peppermint mocha took 30 minutes.  I showed up on a weekday with 6 in front of me and it took 15.  Rock paper scissors, service consistency is not aligned with other locations.", "business_id": "TGb6D6zmx1KP4aDDH5Aihw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "v8vNquA6KmUUfoJG_2Bozw", "review_id": "jgfCwBzupp3iMhh_q4tqNg", "text": "I was not impressed by this Starbucks.\n\nI went every day during my PHX trip, and my drink was made incorrectly EVERY time. And then I was given attitude when I asked for it to be fixed- My drink doesn't even need to be remade to be fixed, just needs some classic syrup added. \n\nAlso, on one of the days, they were out of receipt paper. And instead of telling me, the cashier walked away. I was still at the register when she came back. That's when I found out...", "business_id": "TGb6D6zmx1KP4aDDH5Aihw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ixk1kK1y5p9Ej5odQrL2VA", "review_id": "hloegYFmp9Mnsc-3dK_47A", "text": "I was in this Starbucks yesterday and ordered a frappicino. I asked for 2cups to help keep it insulated and frozen longer in this AZ heat and the girl at the register snapped. She first said I could only have a sleeve and the when I said I would pay for the second cup she preceded to tell me how un environmentally friendly I am. How inappropriate and out of line.  I will be sending a letter to their coroporate office", "business_id": "TGb6D6zmx1KP4aDDH5Aihw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O2EjnYZeOxyewoldnHYnOg", "review_id": "iYhKoqkP_mTrcsHtuaGY_A", "text": "The staff here is very fast, efficient, and friendly and Shawn, the Manager is friendly and professional. This is my favorite Starbucks!", "business_id": "TGb6D6zmx1KP4aDDH5Aihw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y76b3SuhzkXUzyvQbZEEBw", "review_id": "0sMv0JH3BMWKYj7QUNaTpQ", "text": "My favorite Starbucks in AZ so far...  I love the couches!", "business_id": "TGb6D6zmx1KP4aDDH5Aihw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y76b3SuhzkXUzyvQbZEEBw", "review_id": "zvvuT0yt0QB44rgXcz1Jrg", "text": "My favorite Starbucks in AZ so far...  I love the couches!", "business_id": "TGb6D6zmx1KP4aDDH5Aihw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "g4m194qtpdk7OCX1poWE4g", "text": "This Starbucks is a bigger place than the ones I normally go to.  And everyone there has a laptop, ipad, or holding something electronic.  I felt the need to take out my cell phone and hold it.  he he he...  Everyone (customers and employees) are friendly.  They got the order spot on.  \n\nWhen we were leaving there was a GOOD dog sitting by the door with his leash not tied to anything just waiting for his owner.  Awwwwww....", "business_id": "TGb6D6zmx1KP4aDDH5Aihw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 7, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "ysBQMZiuZ7VSu_YAh-lE0Q", "review_id": "1S_aUQfUqdr2TtiSTGDKJQ", "text": "I have been to a lot of Starbucks and I thought this Starbucks was really clean and it was pretty big inside too.  This year I got a free drink for my birthday.  I was pretty excited about it, because Starbucks is one of my favorite places to go for coffee.  So, when I went up to order my Chocolate Cookie Crumble Frappuccino.  The cashier was really friendly and wrote Happy 30th Birthday Amy on my cup.", "business_id": "TGb6D6zmx1KP4aDDH5Aihw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "Zo7avM6U9R6Bg8f7PEKMLw", "text": "Hey, at least the guy didn't ask \"what can we get started for you\". He knew I just wanted coffee. Medium coffee. Thanks.", "business_id": "TGb6D6zmx1KP4aDDH5Aihw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u-M4jMYKXsj-l1BYdyNpRQ", "review_id": "ASQiCpvvi7wERp4L6tAFGA", "text": "Just like any Starbucks. However, it does not have a drive-thru (you'll have to go up a street for one on 16th street and Bethany Home). Often study here and they have lots of tables and chairs near outlets for your laptop. Staff is friendly and quick. Free WIFI is a plus.", "business_id": "TGb6D6zmx1KP4aDDH5Aihw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UYz4tg3n09LITyTHJmm9Uw", "review_id": "sENix7YHvrJBaUyqW5zmNQ", "text": "It's a Starbucks that does Starbucks things... so if you like free WiFi, Starbucks Coffee, Tea or just hanging out, then head on down.", "business_id": "TGb6D6zmx1KP4aDDH5Aihw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MNfOCJZsbtMbnDlvJ1LKeQ", "review_id": "uM52fE0NLOZ9PfKANumSww", "text": "MMMMMMM love the coffee here", "business_id": "TGb6D6zmx1KP4aDDH5Aihw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XCDqdxXK-A3FVh0aejXpNA", "review_id": "MP0-wktQYYaYU5vhpkh_Mw", "text": "Listed as a dog friendly place. NOT. They only allow \"Service Dogs.\" In which is fine. When I brought in a dog from our animal shelter. She was a very friendly dog and very quiet and well behaved. The manager or supervisor was very rude. Obvious she did not like dogs. I understand they have to follow their policies there. She acted like I was suppose to know and looked at the dog as if I brought in this monster. I bought my coffee and left. I don't want to go back there again.", "business_id": "TGb6D6zmx1KP4aDDH5Aihw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gO71ikoIl4SzgQZtrkNFxg", "review_id": "2Ddu2i36JTGKVOD5Vx2YiA", "text": "This is my go-to Starbucks, mostly because it's on my way to work. Everyone there is friendly, polite and seems to know what they're doing. Even when the line is out the door these ladies (and the occasional gentleman) do a top-notch job of taking orders quickly. My name gets misspelled occasionally, but it's a tougher name to spell. \n\nMy only real complaint is please please keep the delivery counter area wiped up and dry as much as possible. Half the time I order a croissant/pastry it gets placed in drink spillage which soaks through the paper, making the croissant soggy and harder to transport in the car, (and also, not worth the price.) I understand it gets busy, but for the prices charged and the otherwise high standards, this small improvement would make a HUGE difference.", "business_id": "TGb6D6zmx1KP4aDDH5Aihw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MHQQadI61XUbPWuQ95P4GQ", "review_id": "GI5YdPqMTy-YtPv-9wZbBg", "text": "This place is bigger than I realized. Plenty of seating in here if you're planning on bringing your laptop or tablet. Or you can snag a seat at one of the numerous outdoor tables in the front or back of the shop. I only drink black coffee.....can't screw that up! Needless to say, coffee was a-okay in my book!", "business_id": "TGb6D6zmx1KP4aDDH5Aihw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D8Ggdd10CbKDf0NGmG99pw", "review_id": "KoxyD12hGBOpSrGehGdd5Q", "text": "Love the customer service here. I work across the street so I'm in frequently. Great awesome women, they make the best drinks and know my order when I didn't even ask for it yet! Thanks ladies for making my coffee just the way I like it!", "business_id": "TGb6D6zmx1KP4aDDH5Aihw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Dpi50FrVtvy8Sh7TVbwetg", "review_id": "uJqL5iC_3osFFYwAFE2lDA", "text": "Great location! \n\nCustomer service is always on point. I have been here in the mornings and at night and staff is always great.", "business_id": "TGb6D6zmx1KP4aDDH5Aihw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WTT0hi0IOO-zl_s5e-qQ4Q", "review_id": "fhJ3a5sPsv5sL4KIuqQdBw", "text": "They have the Clover machine if you want that. We came in the back door not realizing it, as we are new to the area. The configuration of the store is long with a couple of long tables, several two person tables but just two big comfortable chairs. One door out the back and one door out the front toward the street. Plenty if parking, front or back.\n\nIncredible selection in the food cabinet!\n\nNot sure to whom this location is catering, but it was super busy this Sunday morning! \n\nThe baristas seemed friendly particularly to the locals (a firefighter and a woman who appeared to work nearby). \n\nWe have made it a goal to try every Starbucks in our neighborhood. This one had great coffee, but just not the relaxing environment that we are looking for to enjoy our coffee and linger over a good book. \n\nMight be back if we are shopping nearby in the Last Chance (hubby hates that store) and need a coffee fix.", "business_id": "TGb6D6zmx1KP4aDDH5Aihw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oWf1quxraGnHrLPfmurDFw", "review_id": "kKo9S7l0N4g25CQEGyLe-w", "text": "Came in to the store and no one greeted me even though there were 5 employees on at 8 am. Ordered a venti iced coffee with 2 pumps white mocha instead of the regular pumps of classic and they charged me for a full set of pumps (.60) when I asked why I was being charged, very coldly and dignified, the barista told me it is corporate policy... I responded with I know corporate, I was a partner for 6 years. Personally, I would never have charged for the white mocha seeing that I was not getting the full pumps and I was not getting the classic syrup. Never coming to this one again. I much prefer the stores closer to my house. At my store we made sure to greet every guest when they came in and tried to make a connection with everyone who ordered a drink. If this is the same regional manager as other Starbucks I've been to then they need to know he is not doing a good job. A lot of stores are not gold standard.", "business_id": "TGb6D6zmx1KP4aDDH5Aihw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9Ysj3f3tI3m5QRDxvQAIKw", "review_id": "Snzil6LN6eh8ZUYioNSm4g", "text": "I love Cost Plus. The only thing keeping it from 5 stars is it tends to be a little expesive and this definitely stands for the furniture. I love the food section though! They have decent posters too...", "business_id": "u8bQvtkVa5lW-SNwRLH6Vg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WRKCSRwzl6koSWHNFFc6kg", "review_id": "HfPxAt-AadWlvaI3VSGktQ", "text": "I love this place. You can get anything here! Gifts, food, and a large selection of beers and wines. I never get what I came for and leave because there's always a great deal or item you don't think you can live without.", "business_id": "u8bQvtkVa5lW-SNwRLH6Vg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "PoussiZ2YDVTfh4jelKc7Q", "text": "Cost Plus has grown with me.  As a teen, it was a place to pick up something small here and there (cards, lamp, frames), and dream about what \"my house\" would look like.  In the early 20's, I was still just getting little things (posters, candles, linens) because I had no money, but I would have fantastic dreams about what I would do - one day.  Moving into the later 20's, this became my go-to place for creating upscale Christmas baskets. (My favorite was an Italian night basket with the pasta, pasta sauce, bread sticks, Italian cake, chocolates, a few bottles of wine and wine glasses - and something special like a CD or special espresso beans.  A classic given and appreciated SEVERAL times.) Now in my (sigh) 30's I've completely resigned myself to the idea that I will NEVER get anything but little things here.  And I'm totally ok with that.  Cost plus is my favorite place for Christmas.  I do stockings for my whole family and I can find things that work for everyone(Ornaments, Chocolate coins) and things that show I was really thinking of them (This year's had a theme - everyone got drinks but that ranged from Thai Chai to Japanese Saki).\n\nMy new favorite thing about Cost Plus is their jewelry section.  It's made huge leaps forward in the last 5-6 years.  Almost all of it is very \"today\" with prices that look very yesteryear.  I found beautiful handmade beaded dangling earrings for $5.  An amazing matching necklace was $15.  These both could have gone for 2-3 times this amount and been absolutely worth the price.  Let's home they don't realize that any time soon....\n\nWhile agreeing with a previous post about the cost of the furniture, I'd say it's most likely worth the cost as those expensive pieces have always seemed quite solid.  But then again - I don't go for the furniture. The things I love, which is a good chunk of the store, can each fit in a hand basket.\n\nIf you haven't been to Cost Plus before, give yourself some time and walk down each aisle.  It can be amazing the things you find hidden in the shelves that you might have missed if you just scanned down from the end.  And wear comfortable shoes - you might be there awhile.", "business_id": "u8bQvtkVa5lW-SNwRLH6Vg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2KyJLMY3jmASmwtnmlBuvw", "review_id": "IRngNZGJO3Bv216SxSlgsA", "text": "Terrific value AND friendly helpful people!\n\nFirst, I went to Ikea because a friend had *exactly* the piece of furniture I needed and he got his from Ikea.   After wandering around the store forever, I finally found the right department.\n\nThe people working at Ikea were cold. uncaring. not helpful. no concept of customer service.  I left in disgust!\n\nCouple of days later, I was in Cost Plus World Market @ 18th St. & Camelback.  Voila!  I fould what I wanted - for close to the same price.  the BIG difference:  Warm smiles, friendly people, volunteered to go out of their way to help me.  Felt like I was among long-time friends!  They even delivered when they said they would.\n\nAnd, no need to drive half way to tucson and back!\n\nIkea?  Don't be foolish.  Cost Plus?  Now, there's a place that earned my repeat business!", "business_id": "u8bQvtkVa5lW-SNwRLH6Vg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PS0lCxjGNeUrKxYSdpW-Aw", "review_id": "iD2rxQFphQ8BRnYInSsFFQ", "text": "I love Cost Plus! If you are sick of decorating your house with Linens and Things than you need to come here. Cost Plus World Market is pretty self explanatory in the title. Basically they sell imported furniture housewares, groceries, wine, and anything you would use to decorate. I have a lot of weird little trinkets in my room from this place such as:\nA Chinese painting kit\nElephant wall hanging\nmagnetic board\nBuddha painting\n\nThey also have an awesome coffee and tea area where I found the Chai tea mix I love as well as coffee syrups I used when I was a barista. \n\nWhy not add some global influences to your decorating style?", "business_id": "u8bQvtkVa5lW-SNwRLH6Vg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "gEnU4BqTK-4abqYl_Ljjfg", "review_id": "WpuSQCyTPMN_7fUApuXadA", "text": "This place really embodies it's name - a world market. The gourmet food items, the housewares, and decor selections touch on all areas of the globe and does so seamelessly, so it's not a cluster f@%k that gives you a headache. I love their candles, the little trial sizes of random gourmet foods (a mini bottle of aged balsamic? so cute!) and one of my favorite wines was discovered here first. Norton's Malbec. It's $8 and fabulous. They also have a \"reserva\" for like $14 but the cheaper one is a better \"bang for your buck.\"", "business_id": "u8bQvtkVa5lW-SNwRLH6Vg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 23, "useful": 13, "cool": 13}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "l1-ui3WmKehOXfyhZnm1Vw", "text": "DAMN YOU COST PLUS. DAMN YOU! Why oh why did we stop by after a Ticoz happy hour? Do you realize how vulnerable I am after two pineapple mojitos? Do you realize what I can do with two empty shopping carts, a cute boyfriend and a brand spankin' new credit card? Well, apparently you do. Cost Plus is like a Pier 1 Import, a section of William Sonoma and a Linen and Things all hooked up one night, had drinks, forgot each others names, and decided to room together after that. We bought sake cups, sushi plates, sparkling Voss waters, Henna tattoo crap, candles, candles and more candles. To the tune of $228. So hats off to you Cost Plus. I get the name now. Cost. Plus more than you thought you would spend. SUCKERS!!!!!", "business_id": "u8bQvtkVa5lW-SNwRLH6Vg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "meuqHEjGCmrO3zDlr6OU7w", "review_id": "tm0R3WQhselebf5mOSe5OA", "text": "Very pleased with this World Market.  The prices are good for the wine glasses I've bought there (good selection too!).  The wine is good everyday wine, and priced reasonably.  The help is always friendly and courteous, and the food section---(well, I've been there at least 6 times, and I always seen to find something new in the food section!).\nThe only reason I give it four stars instead of five, is the parking arrangement and it is not easy to get into its' parking lot.... I think the prices here ae better than Pier One....By far!", "business_id": "u8bQvtkVa5lW-SNwRLH6Vg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "X65HLsfZD2P4aRblgD2naA", "text": "This is one of my very favorite stores in the Valley!  The first thing I always do, is make my way to the back to the grocery section.  They've got foods from all over the world (that you won't find at TJ's or AJ's) and delicacies that take me back to my travels.\nNext, I do the wall decor.  I've gotten some really cool iron hangings for my living room.  \nNext, the furniture!  I have been shopping for bedroom furniture for 2 months and I always make my way to Cost Plus World Market.  The prices are REALLY reasonable (and it's real wood!) and they have a delivery option.  \nI call the style of this store \"funky urban\".  I prefer it over Pier 1.", "business_id": "u8bQvtkVa5lW-SNwRLH6Vg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dH9FRHSZwlhLLamaZSFdGQ", "review_id": "wXYZESe_XEn5Tu7IgYmWdQ", "text": "Great store with a selection not likely available at other retailers.  Their wine selection is nice and varied, and they have some great foods available.  Lots of fun home decor items, though some are of questionable quality.\n\nCheck it out, I prefer it to Pier 1 or other stores like it.", "business_id": "u8bQvtkVa5lW-SNwRLH6Vg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c_wwf6CBduaVpt750ScDlA", "review_id": "ezOAC0AjhmhW3sO-Ynw02w", "text": "It's like a Pier One, only cheaper, bigger and without pretense. It's a great place to buy gifts, wine, and even furniture. I like to go here and just cruise around and explore, they have really interesting things, and a lot of artifact looking pieces. Oh, they also have an *amazing* candy selection! If you are a fan of imported candy, this is your place!", "business_id": "u8bQvtkVa5lW-SNwRLH6Vg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "q94vpz3z1grKSIfqyAUgeQ", "review_id": "-KuW6KdBDPtC9I_sDEuaJA", "text": "Short and sweet comes to mind when I think of Cost Plus World Market. This is the only place in town that I've seen Bundaberg Ginger Beer. It is the most amazing ginger ale I've found. If you're in there some time looking for some imported furniture, beer, candy or such and walk by the ginger beers, stop and get a pack of Bundaberg. It's pretty much the best reason to even go in there.", "business_id": "u8bQvtkVa5lW-SNwRLH6Vg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "3njUDlbrqGIZoaZMoZ2PrQ", "text": "Love it here...  So many things to see, so many things to touch, and so many things that I can buy at a reasonable price!  \n\nFound a ton of things for stocking stuffs...  I am coming back soon to get some xmas shopping done.", "business_id": "u8bQvtkVa5lW-SNwRLH6Vg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0KXxuKxlspsO6CrDLgQJ-w", "review_id": "8Bu1j7yJYqamhOgT3N_gCw", "text": "Cost Plus! Mmm lots of impulse buying in this store...\n\nI always loveee coming here. Great prices on everything is one reason! I buy a lot of kitchen supplies and glassware here. I feel like kitchen things are their specialty. You just have to make it to the back of the store to find it, which is hard because there are so many interesting things on the way there which prove distracting! Chocolates and odd foods also reign supreme here. If you're into messing with spices or unique flavoring when you cook, I strongly suggest a visit here. No trip to Cost Plus can leave you empty handed. Nice furniture here too. I just like the international vibe you get from the place though. Oh, and keep your eyes peeled for cool knickknacks!", "business_id": "u8bQvtkVa5lW-SNwRLH6Vg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "TIDCANcQQbwkiEIdlbNImQ", "review_id": "wInrQTeh2E8L4-ZRNmfXIg", "text": "I go here at least once a week...mostly for wine and beer. They have pretty good deals and carry some brands that even total wine or bevmo don't have.  They also have little chocolates and foods from around the world.\n\nThe layout is organized and clean. The stuff they carry will defiantly add a little somethin' somethin' to any house. I'm all for knick knacks, too. I've bought coffee cups, salad bowls and utensils, my big budda for good luck who've i've named kingston, some artwork, curtains, and more bar glasses then I need. My Bf hated me when i came home with a world market bag. Then I would pull out a a beer sampler for him and a bottle of wine for me, all smiles!", "business_id": "u8bQvtkVa5lW-SNwRLH6Vg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-9mljS0O9mwdOnGv-Oea3Q", "review_id": "j6ZsBSzmiZBZDymAPmBRQA", "text": "If you been to one anywhere in the USA you have seen all the WorldMarket Stores. I have been to them from Santa Fe to Seattle to Phoenix and many  suburbs in between. It's all the same! Over priced merchadise & art that is mass produced supposedly in other parts of the world. Groceries/beer/ wine once difficult to locate. Now its rather mondane and lacking a thrill. Narrow oddly arranged rows where you are bond to knock something over. Still people come and buy, my guess is because it's so predictable you know what and where to find that worldly piece to add to your surrondings as easy as if you were shopping Target or Ross just at higher price and a larger quanity of the same.", "business_id": "u8bQvtkVa5lW-SNwRLH6Vg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4vECjx1eQSWCHfM3ZSbrNA", "review_id": "pQ0MCyDSb0Xmsz0lMFZ3oA", "text": "Fun to look at, but I rarely find anything to buy.", "business_id": "u8bQvtkVa5lW-SNwRLH6Vg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IhcTLLWKS6ZiNyIX9oQQPQ", "review_id": "lqplMp6GwdrGSI5sT9PsmA", "text": "Love everything about this place.  There is lots of parking and the store is not overly busy.  The employees are warm and welcoming and especially helpful in the wine section.  \n\nI do not know much about wine and was buying a Mother's Day gift.  My Mom is a fan of the Coppola's wine and I described the flavors she liked.  The employees were able to match up my vague description to a wine she will like.  \n\nAlso, they have a huge variety of everything you might want to decroate your home with or eat off of.  Thank you Cost Plus and the fantastic employees.", "business_id": "u8bQvtkVa5lW-SNwRLH6Vg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Iycf9KNRhxvR187Qu2zZHg", "review_id": "U-wWTros3ITtlR6iUsKzQw", "text": "Great wine selection and even better prices.  \n\nThey carry a lot of stuff from around the world which is awesome lot's of foods and collectables.  They have all sorts of interior decorative products, plates, glasses, kitchen tools.  It's just a great store.", "business_id": "u8bQvtkVa5lW-SNwRLH6Vg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "mMSWtsCiMkzGtd1aMhh5VQ", "review_id": "QDicmoC3WdkLiYmye4Ltyg", "text": "I love the food selection at this place!  As someone who spent many years \"across the pond\" I've learned to appreciate good european food.\n\nMy top foodie recommendations at this store:\n\n- Torani sugar free Black Cherry syrup and CostPlus sparkling water to make your own soda\n\n- The fondue cheese packs\n\n- Heinz cream of tomato soup\n\nIf you try just these 3 things you will glimpse nirvana!", "business_id": "u8bQvtkVa5lW-SNwRLH6Vg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fIvDzLhs-cXbTKWp8P3eIA", "review_id": "qwe4e_j1nLA1HUFItCn0XA", "text": "I love this store. It's colorful, warm and inviting. They have food, wine, soda, bracelets, furniture, etc. I could literally spend several hours here.\n\nYesterday we stopped by hoping to find a non-traditional coffee table. We walked out with chipotle chocolate, silverware, ice cube trays and a bench that we are using as a coffee table. Their prices are very reasonable, I think they could charge more and people would still shop there.\n\nDid I mention that I love this store?", "business_id": "u8bQvtkVa5lW-SNwRLH6Vg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PGfP-mDwRkY8KBcxvt6m_Q", "review_id": "IXzuMBwIYKoWgwZBm8fGsw", "text": "I like World Market just fine, but had an unpleasant experience at this particular location the other day.\n\nThere was a display on the floor  full of throw pillows, and it was clearly marked \"50% off\" and \"clearance\" in multiple spots around the entire display.  Obviously, leading one to think that all the pillows in that display were part of the sale.  So I picked out two, went to check out, and they rang up full price.  I informed the girl at the register that they were marked half-off...she was nice enough, but she wouldn't honor the mistake - most other stores will.  \n\nFine, not a huge deal, but then some guy off the floor comes over, and very rudely snaps at me, \"No, you're wrong, those ones weren't marked.  Only (name) ones are.\" \n\n\"Um...yes, they were. I was just there.  It says clearance right above them.\" \n\nFor some reason, he felt the need to keep fighting me on it.  Very annoying and embarrassing to have to be dragged into this argument in front of a line of people.  He's SO sure that he's right that he asks me to waste my time to follow him back to the display, so he can show me himself and prove that I'm wrong.  So I humor him, walk back, and show him the large, red clearance sign directly above the pillows I had wanted to purchase.  By now, if I were in his shoes, I'd be feeling like a real piece of work.  But no, not this guy.  Not only did he NEVER apologize, but he would not admit that he was at fault.  Instead, all I got was a half-assed mumble, \"Well, it's wrong...\"\n\nIrritated by now, I decided to not purchase the pillows and started to walk away.  As soon as I turned away from him, the guy calls over another girl that was working there - who had nothing to do with the whole  fiasco - and he starts yelling at her in front of everyone within earshot, blaming her for putting the sign there.  Essentially, pushing his responsibility off on someone else so he won't have to admit fault.\n\n I won't be going to this location anymore, courtesy of this guy who acts like a 12 year old.", "business_id": "u8bQvtkVa5lW-SNwRLH6Vg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0TuOVaf4sM11UUbqGRL-4A", "review_id": "QfUzaYv_fat9BbrxCEyg4Q", "text": "I love, love, love this place! If I had lots of money to spend I would have my whole house done in world market products! All their products are so unique! The layout is very nice and the people are super friendly and helpful! I just have to say it once more I love this place and could spend hours here.", "business_id": "u8bQvtkVa5lW-SNwRLH6Vg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "G11DPHC0rep1oJ6Vy87CKQ", "text": "Cost Plus is awesome. I stop by here at least once a week as they have a fabulous wine selection and the prices are great. Their international food section contains items you can't find at AJ's or TJ's. \n\nThey also have nice house wares; I've bought decorative pillows, bath mats, shower curtains and wine glasses. Need a gift? This is a great place to find something unique and cool for anyone on your list. \n\nIt really is a World Market and you won't leave without buying a lot more than you anticipated.", "business_id": "u8bQvtkVa5lW-SNwRLH6Vg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_uL7OiQSfNsCd60DrAf7qQ", "review_id": "dwcajWgHaQckeusZhx2WqQ", "text": "My nick name for Cost plus is \"The Happy Place\" - it just makes me happy. I can get lost in here for hours. \n\nIf I have a hard time finding a gift for someone, this is where I go, always something for anyone. The last time I was in I found some super cute earrings for my mom for her birthday, great mini fork and knife sets for my cheese plates while entertaining and a lovely bottle of wine for me! They sell individual glassware that I love. All different types of wine glasses, burgundies, whites, snifters, martini, flutes... \n\nThe staff is always helpful and knowledgeable.  They usually have great sales or deals, but some things can be a bit pricy, I like to gawk at the giant rugs and furniture that are out of my price range. \n\nThey have a rewards system as well!\n\nLooking for some eclectic lamps? Interesting wines? Fun throw pillows? Glasses? Snacks? Go to \"The Happy Place\"!!!!", "business_id": "u8bQvtkVa5lW-SNwRLH6Vg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "svP9WkoIMN3Wta7W9ZhawA", "review_id": "Vu4Ryr_7J5ORt-sifht9eg", "text": "Love this store!  I can't wait until they get the Swedish Crisp Bread back in stock.  \n\nMy only gripe would be that when they send out a 50% off one item coupon...they should at least have something in their store that is not on sale so I could use the damn thing!  The coupons are for regular priced items and EVERYTHING was on sale!  Bummer.", "business_id": "u8bQvtkVa5lW-SNwRLH6Vg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MLaaZKZiNkLqeBOH5y98GA", "review_id": "aS2r5OZoGPjU9IjYc2wmNw", "text": "This location can be hard to get in and out of the parking lot.  Employees are friendly and helpful.  Love it that they let me come back for a credit when I forgot my birthday coupon.", "business_id": "u8bQvtkVa5lW-SNwRLH6Vg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e-GOQDdx_pPSi_dHJ87oKQ", "review_id": "4vrQ4n_bNXQpHZraiMjRAg", "text": "Jenny introduce me to Cost Plus when I moved to Phoenix. Prior to coming here, the only one I knew of was a CP in Tucson that was perpetually going out of business. What a surprise it was to find a fully function CP on Camelback!\n\nLove the coffee and wine selection (and pricing). As nearly everyone else has mentioned, you're going to go in with a list and walk out with everything you were looking for and then some. If you ever get the chance, btw, pick up some of their fun furniture knobs. We used them on a bar we refinished and they made the PERFECT touch.", "business_id": "u8bQvtkVa5lW-SNwRLH6Vg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "J3I2NClEbD1Xr8lOdjxlqQ", "review_id": "DSBkFFGerwPDFuKYIxonKg", "text": "Need a hand-made carving of a giraffe?  how about a Zebra cane?  Not your speed?  Candles, incense, Beers of the World, Wines of the World, Furniture of the World, baskets galore, and as much tea as you could drink in a year.  Cost plus has a lot of stuff from across the globe and the prices are quite reasonable, considering.  You can find great deals on solid-wood furniture, kitchen knick-knacks, special foods from just about everywhere, kites, and more. Buddha statues, greeting cards, seasonal and holiday items - like at Christmas, they have a zillion ornaments.   BBQ and patio stuff in the summer.  Go.  Shop.  Bet you can't leave empty-handed.  The best part is you don't even need a passport.", "business_id": "u8bQvtkVa5lW-SNwRLH6Vg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hyUC687R-bhV6dy2Vvio1g", "review_id": "9NUPVWSleALRTclCT-PfcA", "text": "Not a happy shopper. Everything was going so well.... and then a nice bait and switch happened. Found a terrific selection of stools on clearance; each one unique; each one was $30. I found my solid blue one. I want it! A tad wobbly, but that is okay - that is why it is on clearance. A store associate spends quite a bit of time talking to me about ways to keep it from wobbling. And that $30 price is a great deal, she says. Alright..I'll buy it! Bring the price tag to the cashier. Rings me up; my receipt is in hand. Calls for Manager to bring out my furniture to my car. \n\nManager brings me the wrong kitchen stool. Well, he says, this is the one you bought. Hmmm.. there must be a mistake. Let me show you. I take him all the way to the store display and I tell him what happened. You see, Manager, you are trying to sell me the orange stool on display NEXT to the blue one that I bought. He says that probably some customers just moved around the price signs and he is right. I persist. Why are you trying to say I bought the stool NEXT to mine when I already showed you the price tag for MY stool and you rang me up already? You see, the one NEXT to mine still has it's price tag attached. If I were trying to buy that one..well..your cashier would have it in his hand. We debate back and forth. I question him, if the signs were shuffled around why would there be two price signs for the stool NEXT to mine?  You see each stool already has its own price tag correctly attached as you just reviewed each one. He's stoic. Well, what's the price then? Hmm.. he doesn't know and he goes back to look it up. Turns out it is $50. I don't understand. An associate was just working with me and confirmed that $30 was the price. \n\nManager is adamant that customers probably just moved the signs around. I pointed around the furniture displays. Okay. Where is the $50 sign then? Was it shuffled around? Nope. No $50 sign anywhere. Just 4 stools, 4 price tags all at $30. My stool had a $30 sign, I brought it up front, paid for it and you are saying that this was a signage error? Your sales staff didn't seem to notice.\n\nI'm standing there with my receipt for my furniture. Already worked with the sales staff. Already bought it. Now you are telling me that you want me to pay the difference?\n\nYour mistake. Sales staff error, signage error. Don't care. Look, I worked in retail too and I know sales ticketing can be a pain. I also know what is good customer service. This is a double error on the part of the store. I think you can do better with your clientele. \n\nDemanded my money back. Walked out. Too bad because I usually love this place.", "business_id": "u8bQvtkVa5lW-SNwRLH6Vg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XCDqdxXK-A3FVh0aejXpNA", "review_id": "S3QDwYQJxPx555ENlkYkyw", "text": "This happened in the beginning of the year. There was a small couch on clearance. I liked the size and color and it was comfortable to sit on. I noticed there was no sales tag. There was a sign that said clearance . I asked the sales person how much it would be for this small couch. I ended up waiting forever to have my question answered. About 45 min or so. She finally comes out and tells me what the price was. It' was a reasonable price. Then I noticed there was a black stain on the seat of the couch. It's pretty noticeable when sitting on the couch.  I pointed it out and said to the sales person what I had found. No comment coming from her. She just stares at it. I asked the sales person if there is another couch for sale or not for sale. There was none left in that style that I liked. I was surprised that they would have a dirty stained couch on their floor. I left and went else where. I hope they change managers there. That place has changed. It use to be a fun place to go to with good sale people. Now they seem to be so disorganized and sloppy in their work.", "business_id": "u8bQvtkVa5lW-SNwRLH6Vg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hn_DclKLzdxABRGGAuqKgg", "review_id": "X_DLlBnn8VVAYeT4CN9yXg", "text": "Good selection, well stocked, and fairly reasonable prices. I like the food and wine sections best - lots of my favorite British desserts, candies, and chocolates at decent prices. Also a good place to go if you need to find a gift for someone but you're not sure what to get.", "business_id": "u8bQvtkVa5lW-SNwRLH6Vg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5jODkdonMV0HbIIPik1RuA", "review_id": "5YfGoYb2bGepPewYe9loHQ", "text": "Love this store! Always had positive customer service & I absolutely love the finds, very unique! It's definitely one of my favorite stores! Sales & coupons are always a bonus!", "business_id": "u8bQvtkVa5lW-SNwRLH6Vg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jXp0eFDh_LNO8JfcGlV3pw", "review_id": "4jptxaywo2ZJPhIINQYUOQ", "text": "Cost Plus World Market has been a favorite since I was a child shopping with my mother. Come here for great food, wine, art, accessories and home furnishings and other fabulous tchotchkes. There is always something and new to discover for a great price. If you join their loyalty program you will get emails of special deals and discounts, also $10 to spend for your birthday, The staff at this location is always helpful and gracious. If you need a price look up they have pricing guns at the ready to scan items for you. The clearance section always gets me since those treasures are deeply discounted but you have to get there when the fresh stuff is put out or it's slim pickings. This location is right off of  HWY 51 so getting off at Highland while going North and driving through the little Mall area is my short cut to get here. I love World Market because you can spend all day here and never see everything; but you always find just what you need.", "business_id": "u8bQvtkVa5lW-SNwRLH6Vg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aTi0NVrcPJWbN6jAsJVcAw", "review_id": "WvXMxb6W4HXKDLUY40Kh6g", "text": "Anything to make my life easier is key for me, and Walgreens does that when it comes to two things: one, the Walgreens iPhone app for uploading photos and choosing when I'll pick them up, and two, being down the street at the next intersection from home. \n\nWalgreens is like a CVS...a drive-thru pharmacy, and basic necessities with the prices jacked up to match your desperation when you walk in the door. Back East, the Walgreens stores were like a CVS on steroids; in this general area, though, the CVS at 16th St and Camelback is nicer. \n\nSome drawbacks to this location are not being as clean as Walgreens is known for, and seemingly cluttered and disorganized.", "business_id": "Qbt8Y1Ra3RDtHPUyW7no5w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hl9v4UgOeNw7cbUD6P5xMg", "review_id": "Ut1A5dcy2st7i_8ja9hSiQ", "text": "Pharmacy: They only have 1 person staffing this location. Takes more than 30 minutes to fill a Rx.", "business_id": "Qbt8Y1Ra3RDtHPUyW7no5w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W9oljVfd1sM28kb6lJXGhg", "review_id": "3ogzzxHltex1MdnhKMfkLg", "text": "I have been going in to Tiffany's nail salon for over 16 years!!  They are AMAZING!!  I wouldnt go to any other nail salon!!  The work they do is great!!  Everyone is always friendly and nice!!  Its the best salon anywhere.  I travel around the world and I would never let anyone else touch my nails, but Tiffanys!!", "business_id": "iGa98QSv71j77cxffwjGyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MlaZD0FWYYqa9d1Q7jEGtw", "review_id": "OLvai0AsolwRrTZ5x9JncA", "text": "I get my brows waxed there.  I used to only get my brows threaded but when I moved to Phoenix, waxing was the only option.  This place is in my neighborhood, and Donna actually does an excellent job!! I go back every two weeks and I get complimented on my beautiful brows!!", "business_id": "iGa98QSv71j77cxffwjGyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3uU_6L8GnFOHTsO4I3oedg", "review_id": "x43xEdRfHm2RcNAeHzmDmQ", "text": "I came in for a polish change. The guy who did it did an amazing job! Seriously flawless looking. I was very impressed.", "business_id": "iGa98QSv71j77cxffwjGyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xIG_I59wRpIJ9X-RSCpYxQ", "review_id": "5MxVZ3EKjIlVnZad_6c5bw", "text": "I asked for fill with gel top and the guy starts to do the gel and goes straight to polish. I say what about the gel he says this is gel. I said no that's polish you have to do gel. He does not!! I go to pay & the charge me for gel! I tell them that Ryan didn't use the gel just the polish. They said that is what they do so it's not thick. Well HELLO THATS NOT GEL. Don't you think you should have a choice, after all your paying the same for not even getting what you asked for. After 1.5 hours I get to go back tomorrow what joy!! Don't get Ryan. I can't say anything about anyone else until tomorrow.", "business_id": "iGa98QSv71j77cxffwjGyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GTwnjEpMe5btJ7S3KPLyTg", "review_id": "yaBLFepJawLKDpug3lCvmg", "text": "I have been to this place 3 different times and have not been happy once. I have had the whole gamut; full set, fill, and a gel manicure. The biggest issue I have is not the customer service. Everyone is very pleasant and kind. However,  all three times I've been, I've ended up simply going back to another nail salon within a matter of days to have my service corrected (gel peeled off, acrylics were sharply square, despite my request for \"natural\" and \"rounded\", or- in the case of my new set- the tips jutted up from my nail bed in a very awkward vertical direction). I'm not sure if maybe it's a matter of seeing the wrong nail techs, but after 3 times, I won't be back.", "business_id": "iGa98QSv71j77cxffwjGyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "70RkhiEobIBK4lD8-_jkTQ", "review_id": "Tn5B82npUPsh98Bf9VP5Tw", "text": "I got my shihtzu groomed here around Thanksgiving 2010, the hair cut wasn't all that great but he sure did smell great when I picked him up, like pumpkin spice!\n\nI hate that they cut just about all of his hair off. . . I asked for a puppy cut.", "business_id": "YxxXnSP8jXGWWL7vnTQRdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "16eRRUItkEo1hgFX0OuvPg", "review_id": "-l0tx7HVJUCE0MJfWRTFyA", "text": "Just got my baby boy willy back from poochies and he looks adorable! Thanks for fixing the hack job from the other groomers I took him to!", "business_id": "YxxXnSP8jXGWWL7vnTQRdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PChW70fcOcV4IYgiwomYqg", "review_id": "Afs0aliHBOBjWoHhKJ4QCQ", "text": "I also get my Shi-tzu Bella cut a Poochies, Their customer service is wonderful and I have never had any complaints about the haircuts. They do cut alot of hair off but that works out for me, I could understand that some people would not like that. I have always been happy and satisfied with this groomer.", "business_id": "YxxXnSP8jXGWWL7vnTQRdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fNIMPfjlqUgHcBNmqA5wsw", "review_id": "C8MaqhLw7of3Uvk1Dg9xrw", "text": "I brought my mini schnauzer here  for grooming and I was not at all impressed. I had been here once before and everything turned out really well, but something clearly has changed. My appt was for 8am and I was there right on time only to find the doors still locked and no employee in sight. When the person finally arrived he asked how I wanted her cut to look and I specifically explained that they can trim her beard but should, for the most, part leave it long...she's a schnauzer, he confirmed and told me she would be ready in 2-3 hours. Not too bad I thought, although last time it literally only took an hour, but I decided I would go across the street to sbux and relax while I waited. Fast forward 4 hours and I still had not received a call to let me know my dog was done. I decided at that point to go back and check to see what her status was. Upon arriving the lady grooming her told me she would need an additional 20-25 min, so again I waited and we left about 30 min later. I noticed at that point Gigi's beard was a little too short for my liking but figured it would grow. It wasn't until I got home and really looked at her that I noticed her beard was completely crooked...wth?! and they left two huge knots of matted fur on the underneath part of her tail. Granted the rest of her cut looked great, but what the heck were you doing for an additional 2 hours with my dog....with that amt of time she shouldve looked perfect. I will not be back to Poochie's ever again.", "business_id": "YxxXnSP8jXGWWL7vnTQRdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1GL8b9uNkrk3Udq5gSIIFA", "review_id": "WwvZxFhFdBx5EXaKzSYwXQ", "text": "I want to review the salon there, particularly Kristina.  When I walked in, I told her that she could do whatever she wanted to with my hair, and just gave her a few basic guidelines.  My cut turned out amazing!  I now have this punky choppy awesome cut, which I love and get compliments on all the time!  She is not the super chatty or gossipy type, which is fine with me - though I know some want that from their stylist.  Also, she is not as good with color as she is with cutting, but with suggestions from the other stylists my color turned out great as well.", "business_id": "BHFBi9eEQqzh8QaUYyngjQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HFIuj45MwNx-cJkTamazSQ", "review_id": "dM3a66ss9H_ARJ_Zlv6Hvg", "text": "I love Ulta for my hair products. I hate Ulta for suckering me in to buying too much stuff !", "business_id": "BHFBi9eEQqzh8QaUYyngjQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fL35GHzclQauHyVr0sjREQ", "review_id": "DGd1KEmcFsfvhTxv9wQIaw", "text": "I was in BAD need of a GOOD haircut.  I knew I wanted bangs, some layers, something cute and sexy..is that possible?  Yes it is when you have Kristina cut your hair!  Wow!  She was really great.  She took the time to educate me on what's best for my hair, different bang styles, etc etc.  Also, Kristina wasn't a Chatty Cathy...which I loved.  Sometimes I like to just sit in quiet and be alone with my thoughts.  She allowed me that space while still giving me pertinent information.\n\nThe only thing is that I would have liked to know up front what all the extras would have cost.  Shame on me for not asking though.\n\nI already prebooked another appt with Kristina, that's how happy I am with my cut.", "business_id": "BHFBi9eEQqzh8QaUYyngjQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u_GXHKdCfmW9FgxxkW70xA", "review_id": "8w_WTC1kidy7iyvxFUTcQw", "text": "O.K.  So my first experience with Ulta was ok.  I went in with a coupon that I got in their weeky mailing for a discount on their hair service.  I got some accent highlight on my long, brunette hair for the holidays.  I asked for small shimmery highlights and got what I asked for.  Happy.  Price was good, job was done right.  Next visit was for root retouch to keep the highlights for another season, this time was different.  I got a different person, because my previous girl had quit.  The lady was friendly and had a touching story, but her highlights were heavier than I'd asked for, and now they're sort of ghetto looking, to the point where I dont want to flat iron my wavy hair in fright that they are going to look like streamers hanging from the top of my head.  Ugh.  Im going to wear them as best as I can for now and then cover them up with dark color, done at a different salon for sure, then take another 5 years to regrow my hair sans any artificial hair color.  Also I was quoted $120 and walked out pissed that I dished out $170 for some linguini highlights when I asked for angel hair or thinner accents.  \nOne plus...I took my younger 14 year old sister with me, and I figured she should take her DS or a book to entertain herself while I was being done up.  They had an Exuviance brand facial session that was free so I signer her up against her will, the poor soul, but she ended up spending the two hours with the ladies, and walked out with a series of freebies and about $65 in product purchases, and a glowy face!  She was a happy camper and that helped me deal with the frustration of overpaying for my services.  \nI suppose I recommend this for someone who is visiting to purchase hair products, just not services.", "business_id": "BHFBi9eEQqzh8QaUYyngjQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wFweIWhv2fREZV_dYkz_1g", "review_id": "xIZJFx6cgvU_EzJx8_Dhbw", "text": "I usually only buy beauty products at a department store or Sephora but ULTA is a lot closer, I run there when I'm in a jam.  I would consider the shopping experience here a small step up from Walgreens.  It has the necessities but not the items you never knew you needed.  Very small selection of brand named make-up, skin care and perfumes.  Over priced hair care and hair accessories.  I'm always bummed out when I walk around.\n\nAs for the staff, can't stand them.  Perhaps I'm spoiled by other places that like to tell you what's new, which items come with gifts or help you pick a color.  Nope, not ULTA.  There's usually ONE girl working the register, no matter how big the line.  The rest of the staff is coagulated by this counter in between the make-up and hair salon.  I have no idea what purpose that counter serves because they're all clustered around it, putting make-up on each other and gossiping about the girl at the register - you know, the one actually working.  The one time I did actually pull one away to ask for help with liquid eye liner she handed me one of those pencil eyeliners that don't need to be sharpened.  Ugh, thanks for nuthin'.", "business_id": "BHFBi9eEQqzh8QaUYyngjQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F6QsMoJdvtohlbnST-fDyQ", "review_id": "9e3MOWg4zrq_NOqKP3fMcQ", "text": "I really like this store and have been going here for as long as they have been open. 18 or 19 years. It is always exciting to be rewarded for the products you buy. The more you spend the better prizes they have. They really have a very  good reward program. I love the gifts they give with the fragrance purchases @ different times of the year. They put out great coupons all the time which always helps with a purchase. I have tired the salon a few times in the past but, the stylist i really liked have all left. So now i go somewhere else.   Not that the ones there are bad we just all have our favs!  They used to carry everything in the beauty world but, now they cut a lot of it out. I did not like it when the store was under construction. It really made a very tacky shopping experience. But, that was a few years ago and now it is all clean and pretty again.   I agree with some of the other reviews. In the past they had some girls that were not living the dream. But, they had one really great manager(a thin girl with dark hair)  she would stop everything to help you find exactly what you needed.      She was above and beyond fabulous.           Then there was an older 2 tone gray hair that hated the world. Did not care for her at all. But, now they are all new and shiny. I have been in there 2xs in the last month, and both times were great and wonderful. Plus it is so conveniently located in the Colonnade shopping center.", "business_id": "BHFBi9eEQqzh8QaUYyngjQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SgyHBgsK-m9uJXNaRBJM9A", "review_id": "fkla3Me3rmvq8cK7ZQglxQ", "text": "This is probably the worst Ulta when it comes to customer service. I am not a needy customer and more often than not I prefer to be left alone to do my shopping. However, I do appreciate being acknowledged and I am even more a fan of having my questions answered in the event that I do need some assistance. This is not the case at this location. The salesgirls seem unfriendly and completely uninterested in helping/recommending/selling. I honestly wonder if being as unhelpful as possible is part of their job description. If it is, then they are doing stellar!", "business_id": "BHFBi9eEQqzh8QaUYyngjQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Es3qLnf_hAgOdLeeq4xr_Q", "review_id": "khgLwc5w8otTmgUb-Sw37A", "text": "not my favorite place to shop at for beauty stuff...but they had what I needed at the moment.\nStaff seems nice at this location. no crazy egos or attitudes...\n\nI've been to other ones and the staff follows you around like you're going to steal something.\n\nso yeah, good service.", "business_id": "BHFBi9eEQqzh8QaUYyngjQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aTi0NVrcPJWbN6jAsJVcAw", "review_id": "3lszpWL8hmQgenYT9sHI3w", "text": "Here's the scoop if you don't know Ulta: it's a Total. Chick. Store.  Find hair products (shampoos, conditioners, styling), tools (irons, curlers, dryers, headbands, bows, clips), makeup (all kinds), lotions, sunscreens, shower soaps, facial skincare, and a salon. They carry some high-end stuff but not everything, e.g. no Christian Dior, bumble & bumble...\n\nI've been shopping at Ulta for years, and in several different cities...this isn't the best Ulta I've ever been in but they usually have what I want.  The most obvious (and irritating) difference at this location is that the employees don't give you your current rewards points total at the time of your transaction, nor do they ask if you'd like to redeem them to get your purchase discounted (sometimes by a LOT, depending on how many points you've accumulated). \n\nParking is another issue for this location... Ulta is smack between an Old Navy and a Michael's craft store, and in the same vicinity as a Best Buy, Marshalls, Staples and Last Chance.  I'd be better off -- in more ways than one -- to hop my mountain bike up here. \n\nI ordered a couple things from Ulta.com and had them delivered home over the holidays...may have to start doing that more often.", "business_id": "BHFBi9eEQqzh8QaUYyngjQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ttahUKmCKWm6FF_aLJus9Q", "review_id": "PkDdW2QMsfmX3no0oKCGfA", "text": "I highly recommend visiting Abbi at the salon. She was a stylist at the Metro Center location and when they closed, I followed her. I have been a loyal client for over 5 years because she is really good at what she does! If you're a first time customer there are usually coupons in the Ulta fliers.", "business_id": "BHFBi9eEQqzh8QaUYyngjQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "ZUXZmssOXjtrGU-8N0bbAA", "text": "It is like the normal Ulta store.  The parking kind of sucks.  I did find everything I was looking for but the check out line is narrow and if there are more than 4 people then you are lined up against product and blocking other customers.  The employees are so involved in their own conversions, they hardly notice the customers.", "business_id": "BHFBi9eEQqzh8QaUYyngjQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zfysCL-0uQNCWdGvzZ6QWA", "review_id": "bWp-YlTX39jY52GQ57XrNw", "text": "This location seems to be low in stock on a few items. I went to purchase Aqua Di Gio the other day, and they were out of the smaller bottles. The whole men's cologne section looked a little bare.\nAnother thing that isn't the greatest here is the parking. The whole lot facing Camelback Road is a total cluster. I started parking on the other side, by Fry's and PetSmart, and it's been a little better. I only stop at this location when I'm in the area.", "business_id": "BHFBi9eEQqzh8QaUYyngjQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B7-O0-rc70gRYLFAjFbkmw", "review_id": "p2epFMlTPLIowj_j2ZLWVw", "text": "I thought the women who worked here were completely useless. They had low stock on quite a few items I was interested in, rather than suggesting something else comparable for me to look at, (trust me, I was prepared to spend money) they would walk away.\n\nI was looking at eyelash curlers and said I didn't like the idea of spending money on a new one when the cheap one I have works (almond eye shape).  The clerk suggested I start pulling my eyelids up to grab more lashes with a $30 one instead.\n\nI know cosmetics and I know customer service.  Both have seen better days.", "business_id": "BHFBi9eEQqzh8QaUYyngjQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "re0DJDticmhO6240NfuwEA", "review_id": "veyWvfk6_YFP_6TzY4uEfw", "text": "First of all, I blame myself.  I've known for a long time that Ulta has less than desirable customer service.  I guess I am an optimist.  I really want to think they would improve their customer service over the years but sadly they have not.  From their cashiers (who are so freakin' slow and why is it there is only one ringing people up), to their less than pleasant makeup artists (unskilled and unknowledgeable about the cosmetics carried at their store compounded with inability to apply makeup).   Let me entertain you and share my most recent adventure.\n\nAs I enter the only Ulta in metro-Phoenix, I'm not greeted, and there's at least 3 sales clerks/wanna-be makeup artists I encounter as I walk thru the store to the back where they carry all the hair products.  After picking up my favorite shampoo, I decide to wander into the cosmetics department to see what's new.  One of the sales clerks (who ignored me when I entered) slowly comes up to me, notably not really wanting to help me but I guess she felt that she needed to at least \"try\" to seem like she wanted to sell cosmetics.   I play along and ask her about new shadows and blushes and what she recommends.  Since Ulta has very competitive brands, she is very politically-correct by informing me they are all wonderful.  Whatever.  Do you have an opinion?  Maybe some follow-up questions like \"What are you looking for in a product?\"  \"What products do you currently use?\"   Like every time before, I leave the cosmetics department empty-handed.  I'm not the typical customer that will buy a set because it comes with a little bit of everything.  That's borderline hoarding and I don't dig it.  Show me a product that works, and I'll buy it.  Give me great customer service, and I'll buy a bunch.  Simple as that people.  I'm a sucker for great customer service and will spend a lot of $$.  Ask my spouse.\n\nSo I make my way to the long line.  Long because there's only one cashier who is dealing with a disappointed customer.  Am I surprised?  No.  Am I reconsidering where I buy from the next time? Absolutely.   The customers in front and behind me are clearly just as frustrated as I.  One lady mentions, \"This is why I buy online!\"  I totally agree.  So I finally make it to the cashier who doesn't greet me, just tries to sell me more magazines than I need.  I respectfully decline.  She rings up my purchases and literally throws them in a small bag.  By the time she squishes all my products in the little bag, it's bursting at the seams.  I give her my coupon (20% off my entire purchase which is the only reason why I went to Ulta in the first place) and with disdain, she runs it and makes sure she rips it into teeny tiny pieces in front of me.  What is she trying to say?  You'll never see this coupon again?  Whatever, get over yourself.  \n\nSo long story short, Uta sucks.  Especially the one at the Esplanade.  It's such a shame.  Ulta is in the business of selling beauty products and helping its customers look and feel better about themselves, which they clearly do not.  I've tried to avoid the Ulta at the Esplanade, but I have to say even the one in Ahwatukee and Chandler are almost as bad.  I get better customer service at Walmart.  That's how bad Ulta is.  Your Utra-suckly, Ulta!  I'm seriously never, ever buying from you ever again!  If I could give you zero stars I would.", "business_id": "BHFBi9eEQqzh8QaUYyngjQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "flGaWWuV0WWC7eA8MpeQ3g", "review_id": "4dk1-_49I1RYUkSmCpdwyQ", "text": "I didn't get ANY service at the Indian Bend store. And I do have to complain that in the past the totally fake \"Welcome to Ulta!\" got on my nerves. Wasn't comfortable in Tempe Marketplace store either. Made a trip to the Camelback store. Only waited a minute for ROCHELLE to help me. Awesome! Personable, professional, enthusiastic, knew her stuff! Bought everything she recommended. WOW. What a difference she made. Worth the drive anytime.", "business_id": "BHFBi9eEQqzh8QaUYyngjQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mB1kjCbXQefR0W40eHqaAQ", "review_id": "0Pu0qz_oFQvvfKNc2azyaA", "text": "I use to like Ulta. At least, I think I did. I often went to the Ulta at MetroCenter before it closed, and when it did, I had no choice but to start visiting this Ulta. If it were not for the specific makeup I needed I wouldn't bother coming here. The customer service is non-existent. These so-called makeup artists or whatever they are, shouldn't even exist. To this day, not one of them has ever offered to help me when I go to the store. They stare at me when I walk by but continue chattering away to each other, or seek out the one blonde in the store. I walk in, pick up what I need and get the heck out of there. \n\nThe stuff is overpriced. You can get the drugstore brands of makeup for way cheaper anywhere else. The coupon thing is a joke. The points are a waste. Spend hundreds of dollars for a free hair brush?! Are you kidding?!", "business_id": "BHFBi9eEQqzh8QaUYyngjQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tbGpaY8AFjxsZJU4Eubbnw", "review_id": "6_qBg4rcwZlD-HuCaMhORA", "text": "Need to upgrade my makeup and get some tips. I'm not a real fancy make up person. But I had 2 women help me out, didn't make me feel stupid or silly and I left with some much needed new makeup. The best customer service I have experienced in quite some time. \n\nThey have a huge selection of brands, unfortunately I wasn't familiar with most of them so I can't judge how their pricing runs. I don't know if the fancy French stuff I purchased is truly high quality or just fancy.", "business_id": "BHFBi9eEQqzh8QaUYyngjQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ULm3xTh4tmWkIWTLEyQBQg", "review_id": "K2s0vUPYoV1f2GgafNphmg", "text": "Needed help since I never wear make up but want to look nice for a special event.  Nivre walked my through everything I needed, showed me how to use the products, gave good advice, and worked with my budget.  A great retail experience!", "business_id": "BHFBi9eEQqzh8QaUYyngjQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QLqQ9kqP0EHah-8im_TOgw", "review_id": "8qXU2yB0C2qm4yipqBGLxA", "text": "Love this location!  The employees listen, are great with their knowledge and are more than helpful in getting in what you need.  I had a reward points thing and I kept going back to the same lady three times in one visit.  She was very nice and helped me find what I was looking for.", "business_id": "BHFBi9eEQqzh8QaUYyngjQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "ZKEUaI4jqJ6QlWL9hFS8Tg", "text": "I somehow lost my toiletry bag on a recent flight back home from Calgary.  Unfortunately inside that bag was all of my make-up, some fabulous face moisturizer, tweezers, perfume, etc... \n\nI went several days without all of this stuff, and despite what my husband says (he hates me in make-up by the way), I didn't feel too pretty.  \n\nSo I made time to visit this Ulta to get a few necessities.  It was my first time at this location and I was pleasantly surprised!  They carry everything I was looking for and oh so much more.  From hair and skin care lines to perfume and make-up.  This Ulta has you covered!\n\nCaution as you shop though:  despite the moderate prices, everything adds up!  I had a $25 gift card and it didn't get me very far!  \n\nIf you are in need of new toiletries like I was and/or you find yourself looking for cosmetics, fragrance, shampoo, conditioner, a hairdryer, or basically anything to help beautify, this Ulta has you covered!  \n\nAnd while I'd happily shop here again, I hope not to have to for awhile.  Lesson learned: do not put a toiletry bag with everything you own in your suitcase and check it through with your checked baggage, but if you do, Ulta will come to the rescue!", "business_id": "BHFBi9eEQqzh8QaUYyngjQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dgNeLSvcN_4llzZ-m-9cgA", "review_id": "mpS3lIlJ77F5fFlFiq4dQw", "text": "Usually, I LOVE ULTA!  Unfortunately, this Ulta is the worst I've ever experienced and constantly disappoints me.  \n\nThe store shelves are constantly disorganized and their products are out of stock, especially those which have deals in the weekly ad.   \n\nLast week, I went to get my hair cut and the stylist stopped by to say she would be '10 minutes out as she was finishing a blow dry' ... 35 minutes later, I look over and she is basically curling each of the hair's on this lady's head into ringlets.  I kindly told one of the customer service representatives to let the stylist know I would be leaving and was no longer interested in getting any services.\n\nLastly, the PARKING at the Esplanade is awful!  I try not to write too many negative reviews on Yelp but this one needs to be heard...  Nonetheless, I won't be returning to this Ulta ever again.", "business_id": "BHFBi9eEQqzh8QaUYyngjQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "ysBQMZiuZ7VSu_YAh-lE0Q", "review_id": "-tCzcOPzkisp_QcwcICBzw", "text": "It has been a long time since I have been in Ulta.  I see why I have not been here in a while.  First of all I did not get a greeting when I came in the store.  No one asked me if I needed help and when I left the lady at the checkout was rude to me and did not tell me to have a nice day to me. I'm sure I'm going a little overboard on this, but normally they are really friendly in this store. \n\nWhile at least the place is really nice, clean and bright, also it is next to my favorite store Last Chance.      If you need any accessories for hair and makeup you should totally come here, they have a great selection.  \n\nO yeah, I came to Ulta for the makeup that I normally wear.  It was on sale that day.  Even through the staff was not friendly to me; I will still come to this store when my makeup is on sale.", "business_id": "BHFBi9eEQqzh8QaUYyngjQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gM0sIR19KRNp7Rl5KK1mZg", "review_id": "28KF6PVzCB7IDikFEuVRWA", "text": "This Ulta is close to my house and I waited way too long to order my makeup online and wait for snail mail arrival. Decided to go in here today knowing they have the Smashbox products I needed. I wanted to try something different and was excited to try some new makeup. Always love when they help you out. Well the store was somewhat busy, it is the weekend, and they only had 2 women working in cosmetics. One of them was nice enough to notice me and tell me she was working with someone. So I stood and sat around for a good 10 minutes while the other girl helped 3 other people who were there after me. I even asked if there was anyone else who could help. I mean come on, just because I'm not an aggressive older Biltmore snob doesn't mean I don't need help. I went as far as complaining to the manager and she offered me a free gift! Not help with what I wanted, not a good time to come back but a free gift.\n \nNeedless to say I'll be taking my money to another store. Probably the last time I'll shop  here.", "business_id": "BHFBi9eEQqzh8QaUYyngjQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ODfx6vHKJhCtQeJ8lFF4bA", "review_id": "OyPrH-MYCXcZkXKNsE8NLA", "text": "Terrible service by the sales staff on the floor of the store. I was in a discussion over a item that I was buying for my wife and the sales person allowed a young lady with no apparent manners to interrupt and ask a question that went on to a conversation as if I was no longer there. I could  allow a quick question, but to engage in a ongoing conversation, by the staff associate and the rude customer who interrupted was to much. The sales person should have had the training to be professional and tell the person to wait a moment instead of engaging her as if I did not matter. F$%K this place and the management who allow this type of behavior..Shop elsewhere..", "business_id": "BHFBi9eEQqzh8QaUYyngjQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W2MJ7Zf4QSlKgnEMp_wHqQ", "review_id": "msfIzB-m9wLqaZ4hZcX4vg", "text": "We'll it's close to my house and all and they do have products but it is the worst in customer service I think I just might start going to sephora down the road but I been here plenty of times and the ladies don't bother asking if you need help or anything . I walked around the store for a good 45 min the store is a bit unorganized --they seem to only help out older ladies 50s and higher but most of them will just be chatting with other employees . They need to do their job and work other than that it's in a great location .", "business_id": "BHFBi9eEQqzh8QaUYyngjQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "k4-6lakq7t3kCgbvPxcuvg", "review_id": "FcT04US_QyApDxmatoWN0Q", "text": "Damnitt Ulta!  Why can't you stock ALL of your product at the Ulta cosmetic table reliably??  \n\nI have received more than a few Ulta gift certificates from my husband as gifts and I always get burned when I go in to redeem them; needing X, Y and Z, but only being able to find X in a shade darker than I use, and Y is out of stock out, and I can find 4 tubes of Z, but they are all testers and have already been opened.  \n\nI like Ulta's cosmetic line and would use it exclusively, but it it's impossible to fill my cosmetic bag with Ulta's stuff because they are apparently incapable of keeping the inventory stocked and organized!  How hard is it to have a few of each item and color and ONE tester??  \n\nAdding to the frustration is that when you have to backfill your cosmetic bag with other cosmetic brands (that you couldn't test the colors on because they don't have testers) and you are pretty much screwed out of $11 if you get home and discover that a Revlon True Beige is not remotely the same color across the board in their different foundation lines.  Aaargh!\n\nOh, and their coupons have so many product exclusions that's it's actually kinda funny, kinda like a game to see what you actually can use their coupons on...not much.\n\nThe only good thing that I noticed on my last visit to Ulta was that they are now offering an extensive selection of name brand rollerball perfumes, so now I don't need to get a huge bottle of my favorite Calvin Klein Euphoria perfume for my purse, I can get it in a handy little $20 rollerball.  So yay for that!\n\n\nFinally, the parking here sucks.  Protip: I suggest you park over by Fry's on the other side of the block.  Otherwise use the Ulta in Chandler for better parking.", "business_id": "BHFBi9eEQqzh8QaUYyngjQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NjcHcAq5iT-7B-Ka_WLKgg", "review_id": "sLuSGIiBgpOY3vIFcWEw-A", "text": "I graduated from college yesterday and wanted to look very nice but I am clueless when it comes to make up. I went to Ulta and asked for some help and two ladies totally went above and beyond. They did such a great job on my make up, I didn't know I could look so good. They didn't just put on the make up but explained to me how and why they did everything. I walked out of that Ulta a new woman feeling beautiful and everyone at my graduation was so surprised how good I looked. I am forever grateful and it was even expensive :)", "business_id": "BHFBi9eEQqzh8QaUYyngjQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "THYIqfnLV54VZ_v2hCfq2Q", "review_id": "nvGfX9AIEcwa6mAmoUDW5g", "text": "Great sales on men's professional salon liters of shampoo and conditioner for us hair snobs.  They carry Joe Grooming for men,  the shampoo and conditioner work perfect for the desert climate here.  They have a number of colognes for men also bit you can find better pricing else where.  They also have a rewards program based on spending.  Store is clean.", "business_id": "BHFBi9eEQqzh8QaUYyngjQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "h4s4yJzLzi1U5D5DzoKBwA", "text": "This is a hot-dog joint for people who love hot dogs. My father, for instance, eats enough hot dogs to put a baseball stadium out of business over the course of a year, and this is his favorite spot around. As he put it \"No question the best Polish sausage in Phoenix.\" \n\nService here is friendly and fast. On top of that, Friday's are the day to drop in as the owner's wife personally prepares brownies and rice krispie treats that are given out with meals for free.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TrG08JZdZD1WjC1QLfId8Q", "review_id": "hDYIf7AmRqrcts_rpUyA0g", "text": "This place is trouble.. delicious, delicious trouble. \n\n\"Chicago-style\" and \"Chin-dribbling-fatness\" can pretty much be used interchangeably when describing food. Either you get it or you don't. I won't try to convince anyone.  \n\nPersonally, I recommend the Italian Beef sandwich with mozzarella and sweet and hot peppers in lieu of the signature Chicago-dog. Any hack who has had one can emulate the Chicago Hot Dog, but it takes a special touch to get the Italian Beef sammich just right. Luke's does. \n \nDon't take a date there. Don't expect comfy seating and a cozy atmosphere. You may wait a long time in line. You may wait a long time for your food. You may ingest 2300 calories in a single sitting. Your circulatory system may temporarily shut down upon completion of your meal.  If any of these things are a concern for you, please go elsewhere. For those of you who remain undaunted, check it out.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "8RzsGBVrqLWLCE8sOSYQkw", "review_id": "uuCHGKAB1xyRzP1qU6jDFw", "text": "I am a fan of Luke's from my youth in Tucson, where they provided a nearby source of yummu chicago dogs and bigger-than-average burgers.   Let's be honest, the burgers are decent but unremarkable.  They are, at least, consistent in their mediocrity.  Luke's can't hold a candle to Delux or the Sonora Brewery, but they are definitely cheaper, likely closer and they've a down-home feel.\n\nThe customer service was fantastic and incredibly friendly.  I definitely felt very welcome and the atmosphere was warm, even if they muttered about my Red Sox stomping the White Sox on the t.v. and changed it because they couldn't bear to watch.\n\nhah!", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "4zinPJ38-WxjPPomn7CPAQ", "review_id": "erfMiOxPWECgGA8T_lqIbg", "text": "So close!!!!!\n\nFor the last 15 months, I've been searching the valley looking for a passable italian beef sandwich.  I think I found it at Luke's.\n\nIt's not great, it's not amazing, it's not orgasmic, but it's good.  Ok, so probably somewhere in between good and very good.  \n\nThe beef here is about as close to Chicago style as you're going to get; thinly sliced, properly seasoned with some nice sweet peppers.  The bread is a little different than I'm used to, most Chicago places serve their beefs on an 8'' roll that is close to a bratwurst roll.  Luke's serves theirs on about a foot long thing that resembles french bread.  \n\nThe sandwich is authentically messy and drippy.  Please don't expect to eat this daintily.  It does not happen.  Roll up your sleeves and bring extra napkins.  \n\nI'll be back when I need a fix and don't mind eating an entire day's worth of calories in one sitting.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Wy6JfQaebNErtuk1mt5aEg", "review_id": "jIt13WP-kRr0ZtnY9ogrkg", "text": "I look forward to perusing their menu, but consistently ordering the polish sausage with everything on it- tomatoes, peppers, onions, and celery-salted pickle. It's GOOD, juicy, and the bun is basically overpowered by the sausage. Best thing is the \"SNAP!\" when you bite into the immensely caloric greatness. \n\nI should run a marathon and head over there now.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wAm7i46tiGxSlxwTp4shjw", "review_id": "n47W7O7ukiHRdRN1eM2v5g", "text": "Great Hot dogs, Italian beef and Italian sausage.  When ever I'm in the neighborhood I stop in for my Chicago \"fix\".", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zKWGQ2kbJx8qwpfc9eIxig", "review_id": "WpM5YLKWd3Oq129s9Vx_sQ", "text": "I think Luke's is great.  Best Italian beef I've had in the valley.  \n\nI moved here from Chicago about 4 years ago and although I haven't been on a mad hunt the whole time, I have had some disappointing beefs.  Luke's is by far the best I've had.  \n\nI think the best value is to buy a pound of beef and peppers from Luke's and cook it at home.  You have to buy your own bread, I like sub rolls.  The preparation is easy; just simmer in a pot on real low heat.  Then you can make em as juicy and messy, or dry as you like.  I find buying a pound will feed 3-4 and it's cheaper.\n\nI haven't had anything else there.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4dnDsoHuxUtzhaumxbpR5w", "review_id": "nP2CY22ubi2eUWEzbTWNhA", "text": "Oh, Luke's. How dangerously delicious you are. I have to agree with other Yelper's on Luke's...great Italian sausage and beef. I usually don't order any sides with anything, considering the sandwich itself is a heart attack. The chili dog is also great, but it's more than messy so I warn you - eat it with a fork and knife as best you can. \n\nService is usually just alright. Sometimes I feel like more of a pain than a customer, but hey, whatever. I also agree with Kevin H. that their to-go packing sucks. The two times I've taken to go I get home and find my entire lunch jumbled around the bag. No bueno.\n\nBut, if you're looking for a great hot dog, sausage, beef, whatever you want to call it - Luke's will definitely help you out.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "6GJM8bWV3m2cOYPjDjohJA", "review_id": "7zBgpzJVE66d_xjJM6ONVQ", "text": "FOOD: During a lunch break in between classes one day, my buddy insist he drive me over to 16th St and Indian School (from ASU) for an Italian Beef sandwich. I must say, the drive was worth it. Luke's Italian Beef sandwich is so oddly delicious, you'll forget that it's probably a leading cause of heart attacks in the area. The sandwich looks plain and messy, but bite into it and you will know what I'm talking about. I haven't had many Italian beef sandwiches in my days, but Luke's has brought the food some considerable respect from me. \n\nPRICE: Good prices, great place to get take out or when you're on the move. You can spend less than $10 for sure. \n\nATMOSPHERE: Let's just say don't bring a date here. Great place to eat with a friend or two. But the dining area is limited, fits maybe 20 people. \n\nSERVICE: The guys are friendly even though they come off as tough guys. Just don't make any Chicago Cubs jokes and you'll be fine. \n\nSKINNY: If I lived closer, I would go to Luke's much more often. It's a delicious, fast place to grab some food without lowering yourself to crappier fast foods. The food makes me feel so full and bloated, but that's a good thing.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "EEsYi_yEGWADkWJxkkWcYg", "review_id": "7TexUuNvro1Jodp-GHtVMw", "text": "DOWNHILL.  I've been eating at Luke's a few times a month since 1996.  Over the last few years, It's slowly been going downhill.  Their signature Italian Beef sandwiches are often served barely warm or cold.  The extremely hard crusted french bread used to be dipped in au ju (gravy) to soften them up and load the sandwich with flavor.  Now, no matter how you order it (extra gravy, wet, etc.) the sandwich comes out almost completely dry and is guaranteed to destroy the roof of your mouth.\n\nI'm really disappointed to see a restaurant I've had so many good lunches wither away, but even their health inspections have made dining here risky at best.  http://www.maricopa.gov/envsvc/envwebapp/tabs/results.aspx?navigatedFrom=businessResultsDrillDown&mc_perm_id=11712&business=LUKE'S%20RESTAURANT&address=1602%20%20%20E%20%20INDIAN%20SCHOOL%20RD&permitid=SG13198\n\nAll this and their prices have been skyrocketing!  Save your money and your health and go somewhere else.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "szbTVEtATfn8f9GxbGGO5w", "review_id": "lz9zaAUfXdxuQA72LeXRBg", "text": "I think Luke's is just so-so.  \nA group of us Chicago transplants at the office made the trek to Luke's for a nice Friday lunch.  I did the combo sandwich and I was a bit surprised that for the price fries did not accompany the sandwich.  The giardinera (sp?!?!) was also nothing like I was used to, and frankly disappointing.  It was a bit greasy too.\nIMHO, Chicago Gyros does a much better job.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "A7v8TX0r0OziLD5u8p6wgQ", "review_id": "UhcbxccVJSPpLVDyDpfwMw", "text": "A coworker took me here and I can't get enough. Whenever I am in the vicinity I make my way over for the Italian beef with sweet and hot peppers. This italian beef is juicy on a big soaking piece of Italian bread...mmmmmm. You can also buy it by the pound for party events.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "mF3VUdKq6kR-MXaFaRfzQg", "review_id": "Bt8OIt3XkVWuIkAZzjuKpA", "text": "I had Luke's last night and must say it was pretty good. Being from Chicago I always frequent places in the valley that advertise being a Chicago Style. This place can say it is a Chicago Style. \n\nDripping Beef Sandwiches, Polish Sausages and homemade peppers pretty much makes up the menu and that is what makes it Chicago Style. A simple menu with good meat and peppers on it. It has a hole in the wall authentic feel but it is a very clean place. \n\nI would definitely eat here again for a good beef sandwich with Mozzarella.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "OYpsdMcpdCdlkknpgpFMLA", "review_id": "CXPxWmR0VFw-xTuDUBk3IA", "text": "Oooh, see, no one told me Luke's does Chicago Style hot dogs. I went there a couple of months ago to try the dripping beef sandwiches that everyone is raving about. Ok, normally I'm a big fan of anything beef-related, but that type of sandwich is more targeted toward my dad, not me. However, the Chicago Style hot dogs are absolutely delicious. I also love the presentation...they wrap up the hot dog with a sheet of paper, and drop the fries inside the packet and roll everything up. It looks like a wrapped burrito. The staff was amazing, as well. Very friendly.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "E5QyEU6FCQwnTys0S73zNw", "review_id": "T3C-LCb0gqd_9CMyprDNRg", "text": "disclaimer: everything you read on this review is completely true. and awesome.\n\nabout 6 or so years ago i was hauling my ass thru the 19th ave Peoria area in the middle of the night...having fun. yea!! so out of nowhere. whoop whoop. i get pulled over, long story short, i get a ticket and opt out with traffic school. so a couple weeks later.....i'm at this super huge church on the corner of Central and Glendale, you know the one. looks like a space age community college, well this was the location for traffic school. so traffic school starts early in the am, ho hum boring right. well it comes to lunch break, and this random lady stands up and announces to everyone that she is providing lunch and that she owns Luke's and will have her employees bring over Italian beef on the lunch break. i was like..cool...speeding does pay off after all. lol.\n\nfirst time having Luke's was a little strange, it was delivered over and sorta mass produced. there was like 50 of us in traffic school, still really good. and i have this cool story to remember about the first time I've had Luke's. haha. I've been into the restaurant more then a hand full of occasions for normal encounters with Luke's..awesome Chicago dog.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HY9qpAamqLXFoa7xMwNntg", "review_id": "gcBbnUeO_cxFvjteC4ly4A", "text": "there are so many places around the valley that try to cater to the large chicago native population...but no other place brings me back to the good ol days of portillos greasy, juicy beef sandwhiches..and cheesey cheesey fries...and of course...the tamales! just how i remember them...\n\nthere is one person that complained how greasy the sandwhiches are -that's how theyre supposed to be! that's what makes tthem oh-so-delicious...\n\ni live right down the street from this place and always like to splurge when i'm feeling in the mood for some good greasy grubby food. the guy that runs the place is always extremely friendly and i have never had a bad sandwhich here...", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "55ecDCpJIXzTWjEzMQ11Vg", "review_id": "hvxkAX7b6L1CFNgtAme2Og", "text": "2 words...Italian Beef\n\nParking sucks. Prices are high. Lines can be long. Coca-Cola only in cans (RC Cola on tap)...but the Italian Beef...\n\nNo where else can you get a sandwich like this...not even Chicago.\n\nOrder it wet (they soak the Vienna roll), get your favorite peppers...add a small order of fries, a can of Coke and that is $10 and you are happy all day.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 18, "useful": 18, "cool": 14}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "w3PjlAM_6c3ZxD334unGCQ", "text": "Damn you Luke's! I wanted to flippin' love you. They way I love Tori Spelling movie marathons on Lifetime. They way I love baby's breath in my hair after a bubble bath. And the way I love the smell of gasoline while pumping gas. Really. It's not bad for you...\n\nBut Luke's, you remain a middle of the road 3 stars. The place was jumpin' around 1:30 recently. I ordered a sausage and peppers to go with cheese and a large side of fries (\"more than enough he said for 2 to share). The sausage, while tasty enough, was pretty dry. Then crusty white bread had too many REALLY REALLY mushy parts. Basically half of it fell apart like my Aunt Helen did when I told her I was a mo. The crinkle fries were awesome. Crinkly and crunchy. Though not the enormous portion I anticiapted.  The large fries were $3.75 and the sandwich was $5.50. \n\nService was spot on. Friendly and fast. I'll visit again, though I'll be sure to try a Chicago dog or Bratwurst!", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ut6ZnfCCtz6JWInwzjdk7g", "review_id": "ZG7VgCz_9Lor2djyaS0n9Q", "text": "I just wish there was a Luke's in Flagstaff!  Try the Combo, beef and sausage, that requires a roll of paper towels to mop up the drippings.  It is so good.  And the Italian sub is bravo delicious!  \n\nThe place is tiny and crowded, but it's places like this where stuff of legend comes from.  Amazing sandwiches.  Have always encountered friendly staff with quick service.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h6DbdlOieRqalIhOF8K_Bg", "review_id": "gRofSK1e39Xpd9XhTw_TsQ", "text": "I've gone two times-that will be probably be it.  The first time I ordered the italian beef/italian sausage combo.  It was decent-nothing spectacular.  It was around $7.00-no fries.  The next time I went, I got the double hot dog.  It was around $5.50 and came with fries-great I thought...until I tasted it.  One of the hot dogs tasted funny- I  looked and it was still very red inside-they had not cooked it enough and it was raw....ew!", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sPDwsdNa22Y-52cbjiTyig", "review_id": "HGJH1nD2R9_rFmEjZdKA2Q", "text": "I'll start off by saying I'm not too familiar with Chicago cuisine other than a deep dish pizza so I didn't exactly know what to expect when walking into this authenticate shop off 16th st and Indian School. The guys here were saying pop instead of soda so I guess I can call it authentic... I ordered the Italian beef with cheese and onion rings. The Italian beef had very very little cheese but had a kick to it. It was juicy so it was hard to eat. The onion rings were fresh and crispy. My friend got the cheese fries which were better than what I ordered and I'm not even a nacho cheese fan. I'll try it again but next time I'm grabbing a bratwurst with fries. They have a pizza puff that sounds interesting as well. Give it a shot.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "cfOL87aFWBkzPNeLYhhGoQ", "review_id": "LDu9IFyqv7Y0GbhgoYDr5g", "text": "I agree  with the comments stating that Luke's has been in a downslide over the past few years.  Also,  Health Inspection Reports are  not good......... Read the specific violations to get your gross-out for the day. www.maricopa.gov - restaurant inspections)\nI am still searching for the ultimate Italian Beef sandwich.  Can anyone help (er, \"Yelp\" ) me?", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SGmFDTWDo-IZ95hxMJZseg", "review_id": "Cm0UXG4ZK_qH48tBh5yj7g", "text": "Wonderful Chicago dog!", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VDA0DXc0PAq2xGLWQPxaUQ", "review_id": "BO84qwFu0HPRt-Dnk1-5MQ", "text": "I have not been here for couple of years as I moved away and i used to love going here at least once a week, since it was the closest place to the original Chicago Beef.  I have to start looking for a new place. Sorry guys.  You had the BEST what happened??", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A9qIKLrClq0vxVElqMZf_Q", "review_id": "i2efFNVtrViQA2HOMijt5g", "text": "I love this place.Their italian beef with hot peppers is a must. I have also tried their sausage and pep sandwich which is just as good.Their prices are as good as you can get. So if you're hungry stop in & get full!!", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zRHQTrKF7eeAOfQxamq6mA", "review_id": "tzdIUM48PfnQMKl6A14Ksg", "text": "I've never been disappointed at Luke's! And this comes from a Chicago kid who used to eat their pizza puffs back in the day! Everything about the beef or meatball sandwiches is perfect.\n\nI'm glad they've started offering a smaller version of the beef sandwich - now I CAN order Pizza puffs to go with a small beef. The net result is a small bit of heaven shines down into my me. Ahh, Lukes...", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "caELu3OqZm8LkdikpmEB4w", "review_id": "V7LQV-lGt605tBLS3MJhwA", "text": "If you want a great Chicago hot dog and a great Italian Beef go to Lukes. The fries are good too. Friendly, quick service and great food combined with Bears and Cubs stuff everywhere. How can you beat this. This is the best comfort food Phoenix has to offer. Go here, eat and be happy.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "Mxok7yB90UCC3iNNXwhw9A", "text": "I discovered Lukes on Stone and Ft. Lowell while I was at U of A in Tucson. It was a pleasant surprise when I learned that there are Lukes in Phoenix too! For those who are from the land of the hot dog, like Chicago, I'm sure nothing compares, but for an Arizona Chicago style hot-dog, it's pretty darn good!! If you're craving a hot dog without going to a BBQ or a baseball game, stop by Lukes and fulfill it there. It's authentic, juicy and tasty. The fries are good too! In my opinion, you just can't go wrong with Lukes. Why not check it out and let us know what you think!", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kOb1hWSwA6aD2mRVy6lqFQ", "review_id": "E2VFi2GYeWipU1yUSvjfGA", "text": "I have just recently discovered Luke's and mmmmmmm I am addicted! The best Italian sandwich EVER!!! I ordered the whole because I was starving, but was defeated halfway. I put the half in the fridge for lunch the next day and it still was amazing! Small menu but it is definitely worth it! ps... fries are really good too! om nom nom nom", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KJcgSSIartlFMWcP6Bqwyg", "review_id": "_7LLNMTxuSGbOwztlzWatA", "text": "A cozy place with red brick walls and a picture of downtown Chicago on the wall. Food is greasy and absolutely delicious!", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "thdVzCfKx-DV0zYWqId3pw", "review_id": "g8JDgF18S8-Zvil4MRj2Uw", "text": "Being a Chicago guy, I can't say enough about how much I enjoy an Italian Beef Sandwich from Lukes. They're exactly like what I used to eat growing up. Put the peppers on them if you know how to eat one right. \n\nThe place is as Chicago as it gets. If you order a hot dog with everything on it, they don't include ketchup unless you specifically ask. Their supplier is Vienna Beef, and they even have the neon green relish. The fries are even the exact the same as the Chicago locations. \n\nThe place is also very Chicago themed. Pictures and posters of the Windy City and its sports teams surround you. And if stop by during a Cubs game, rest assured it will be playing on the TV. \n\nThe prices are the one big negative that keeps me from driving over to Luke's more often. Although the food tastes great, and is worth the value for an occasional trip, it's a lot of money for greasy fast food.  But if you're looking for an authentic Chicago hot dog or Italian Beef in Phoenix, hit up Luke's.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2kceAwjbj3I9XOeQPF3lMw", "review_id": "ijP_5WOym8sPuhsPDna_aw", "text": "Who thinks they can eat Chicago food and not have grease and artery clogging cheese and meats? Really, Get real. \n\nLove this place. Been going to the Indian School location since they opened the location. They did have some trouble for a while with the bread they were ordering as it wasn't that nice crusty flakey bread, But recently when I went there it was pretty darn good.\n\nSo if you want a good fattening meal check it out. If you want to eat healthy, try a salad or Tru food.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RL3exTbJkDfOmlB5ByaPdA", "review_id": "z7Q19hbKMPvfN7IZmMR-8A", "text": "Chicago style is exactly what I expected. Wish id tried the italian beef in hopes it would exceed expectations", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "swJ6rmmGx4DCxosDfKTElw", "review_id": "fv8p-Un8rKkNhumx-PpAcQ", "text": "I've always liked Luke's, it's authentic Italian beef...how can you go wrong! Well, today was the exception. Spent $25.00 for two beef sandwiches, with everything, two pepsi's (medium) and a large order of fries. Just seems too high for a couple of sandwiches. Hey, I could have gone to Capital Grill for not that much more. \n\nBeef was somewhat bland today. Fries were awesome as usual, forgot to ask them to make them extra crispy...but they are good.\n\nI'm going to take a Sabbatical from Lukes to check out more interesting places.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TEGj5wEP6-GuWHfTJ2JogA", "review_id": "paEVpVzLmtkEFi_Gnr6c5Q", "text": "Grew up in Chicagoland and Luke's takes me back!  Bread is the secret and they have it right, great combo!", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "NvDR3SPVPXrDB_dbKuGoWA", "review_id": "3ypgWLd2IS9oggNniqNPIw", "text": "I've been going to Luke's in Chicagoland since the 70's. I happened to be in the area and thought I hit it for lunch. The place was mobbed, I got the last parking spot (sweet). I ordered an Italian Sausage sandwich with red sauce, small fries and a regular drink for $10.23. Finally, a place claiming to be a Chicago place that actually knew what red sauce was. \n\nThe Italian Sausage was grilled and delicious and about 12 inches long on a perfectly fitted bun (now I know why lunch was over $10). The fries were crunchy and good as well. I recommend the Polish Sausage sandwich and beef sandwich as well, had those a couple weeks ago.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "82vsbM8ggZV4BVrtLB9s3A", "review_id": "8s5HmkKV2_kesdqJ2uBx0A", "text": "Italian beef sandwich, sweet and hot peppers, wet.  Amazing.  I also love  the combo(beef and sausage)... sausage is grilled perfectly and juicy.  Parking can be a problem during lunch hour.  Very delicious and well worth it.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PJNsKrvP7ZWb5ny4PFQqaw", "review_id": "N3hC5yIzP5g1KSH3le9yww", "text": "I go here quite often after work for a quick dinner or for lunch with coworkers. I am from Chicago and this is as close to a Portillo's as you're going to get. Joey's of Chicago doesn't compare to Luke's of Chicago. I highly recommend.\n\nThey have homemade giardiniera hot peppers and quality beef. I normally get the Italian Beef sandwich with the giardiniera hot peppers. You can also buy a jar of the hot peppers for a reasonable price. If you're looking for a quick, high quality beef sandwich in the valley, you'll find it at Luke's of Chicago.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JXjU9EVUCJ1rmYKxzDXSlQ", "review_id": "nd1iEFD1VRt20d4DlbmpJA", "text": "Apparently until today, I didn't know how much I had been missing the Chicago style cheesy beef.  Based on how quickly I inhaled Luke's cheesy beef at lunch, I have greatly missed having cheesy beef in my life.  \n\nBonus points awarded for Luke's carrying the ubiquitous and something I always found strange to sell (although all cheesy beef joints in Chicago sell them) the pizza puff and the tamale's.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "--65q1FpAL_UQtVZ2PTGew", "review_id": "hnNWuwtfrfwdK3UMBEdYhQ", "text": "There is no doubt about it, Luke's on Indian School does Chicago-style beefs very accurately. In Chicago, good little dives like this are everywhere, but out in Phoenix, the few that try to delivery the same flavors of the windy city usually fall short. \n\nI can only speak for the Italian beef for now, but it was great! I walked up to the counter, and without hesitation, said, \"Beef, dry, with extra giardiniera and au jus on the side.\" Needless to say, the guy behind the counter and I had a moment; he understood me and didn't need to follow up with any questions. When the food came out (it took a little longer than expected, but the cook kindly apologized fot the wait) my taste buds got excited. It was loaded with giardiniera! I've found that a lot of places are stingy with that delicious condiment, but not here. I asked for extra, and by golly, I got extra. One unique thing about the giardiniera was that it seemed fresh, like really fresh, and there were jalapenos in it! Yes! This little touch took that beef over the top. I put that sammich down and didn't leave a trace.\n\nLuke's has won me over for when I'm craving some delicious guilt-full Chicago staples. It's not as good as a plane ticket back home to dine, but it's not bad at all.\n\nPRO TIP: I understand the complaint with soggy sandwiches, so if you don't want it like that (dipped), ask for it dry, and ask for any peppers on the side. That should help keep your sandwich intact.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "hjJPKQ1Ah91h3fVbc8GsOg", "review_id": "XeRkAV-mE3IT1epWNgnomQ", "text": "ITALIAN BEEF = Sensationally, Soaking Good\n** Served hot and fresh, super tender meat, soft roll absorbed nicely from  a very flavorful au jus sauce, under $7! [Very Filling]\n\nHOT DOG =  Chicago-style Good\n** Vienna beef on soft, steamy poppy seed buns\n** Great tasting toppings, no complaint here!\n\nFRIES = Hot and Crispy!\n** The way I like 'em!\n\nVIBE = Cozy, Low-Key, and Sporty (Scottsdale Location)\n\nCOMBO = HOT DOG + FRIES + DRINK = approx $6\n\nKey Note: Beverages are RC Products :)\n\nCONCLUSION: Its not a fancy joint, but its the closest to Chicago you can get in Phoenix.  The Scottsdale location makes the Italian Beef the same way, so there is consistency all the way around.  Luke's has been a regular lunch hit for me.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8gX8VpBo0dnSlKkWIdhIrA", "review_id": "9yKbGLDCFwnkOTRMwJhZ_A", "text": "As a Chicago native, I'm always on the lookout for food that reminds me of home, so the other night when a friend and I were trying to decide where to grub I mentioned that I could go for an Italian beef. He said he knew a spot, so we ended up at the Scottsdale Luke's, and it was so good that I had my parents meet me at the Indian School location a week later to try that one out.\n\nBoth times I had an Italian beef with cheese, no peppers, and a side of fries with cheese, and an RC Cola to wash it all down. The problem with most Italian beef sandwiches I've had out here is the beef itself...usually it's chewy or just sub-par, but Luke's gets it right. The beef is tender, juicy, and just right. The sandwiches come dipped (wet), so it's a sloppy ordeal but that's how it's supposed to be. If you don't want to get a little messy with your dinner, then ask for it \"dry\". \n\nI'll definitely be back, but I'm gonna have to limit my visits as this ain't exactly healthy eats...however, I'm ok with that for food that tastes this good.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6epv2K0PcxxNia1SNdQ_UA", "review_id": "ksB9LDYYvrUP4W_AJitOcQ", "text": "As a Chicago native, I am really picky about my Chicago cuisine....I normally frequent the lukes on ray and the 101, but decided to try this one since I'm working in phoenix now...\nI was thoroughly disappointed...had to ask for extra relish and mustard since there wasn't much on the hot dog...the chili cheese fries were just ok and I swear they male them differently at the one in chandler....", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ymXWRpULkG4cNbsg0UUHhA", "review_id": "zZXSwi7DqVjXlm5E2Z2-cQ", "text": "I'm from Chicago and KNOW real italian beef w/peppers,etc. The sandwich was good, but pricey. THIS is my real BEEF: I stood at the counter for five, yes five, hungry minutes before anybody took my simple order. Seems they were too busy (it was 3:30 pm) to bother with me. For the money, I would expect better service.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xB9Yze6uC1mJXEzA8wpWSw", "review_id": "iiOcZkbearLHu-wxFNrOcw", "text": "Great beef but a bit pricey for what you get. For my wife, 8 year old daughter and myself it was $29. I was definitely stuffed but for the money, I didn't even get fries, it was a bit much for fast food. I recommend trying it but I definitely won't see myself becoming a regular.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zC7WIjyWXMssX92_PQgGWA", "review_id": "086cyndfEdRLYGwTTpsdkg", "text": "Wow...I can't believe the rave reviews this joint gets!!! I am FAR from impressed...Hot giardenara? Is that what they called those pickled jalapenos they put on their sandwich?! NO WAY If you want authentic Italian Beef catch a flight to ORD and go to Portillo's or Gene and Jude's...\nThis place is sub-par at best! If you're looking for something remotely close to Chicago Italian Beef in Arizona, go to Tom's BBQ or Lobby's on Southern and McClintock...This place doesn't live up to the hype!  Don't waste your time! People who love it must not be from Chicago...", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zC7WIjyWXMssX92_PQgGWA", "review_id": "8fQ1XpSKI9nMm27_cHChiQ", "text": "I decided to give Luke's another shot.....I am glad I did....I still hold true to my review about their Italian Beef, but their Hot dogs...now that's a whole different story!!! TRUE Chicago Vienna Beef Hotdogs with all the fixin's!!! A warm poppyseed bun was the first sign that this was the real deal! It was topped with Mustard, Onion, Tomato, Relish, and the true test to whether this is an authentic Chi Hot dog....CELERY SALT!! The cheese fries are like a local hot dog joint in Chicago called U-DAWG-U...SO GOOD!!!  Can't wait to go back and I am sorry for the negativity the first time around! :o)", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cprrdOVWlDZU9iMCTMtKbQ", "review_id": "iBOcNv1Ep1lzpWkAuMzqAg", "text": "This my friends, is the long time home of the Best Chicago style Italian Beef Sandwich in Phoenix ! \n\nWhat in the dickens makes a good Italian Beef Sandwich? Well, it depends on who you ask to a certain extent. \n\nMy unbiased opinion of what makes this the perfect sandwich, starts with in house, slow cooked, thinly sliced, Beef, with a blend of Italian spices and it's own natural juices. You add that to the perfect type of roll that is dipped in those juices, a slice of provolone cheese is added to the steaming beef and roll, then top it off with house made giardinara, made of Zucchini, Olives, Serrano Chilies, Carrots, and Olive Oil, and boom....There you have it! Top it off, by pouring a cup of the beef stock over the sandwich before you put your bib on and create a dam of napkins on the table for the inevitable mess that the authentic sandwich is going to create. ;) \n\nNote to those who get all hurt and flustered about the house made giardanara because they use Serrano chilies, they do offer the pickled giardanara as an alternative option as well. So don't shoot them down before you go and give the place a shot. \n\nThe fries are crispy on the outside and like a mashed potato on the inside. \n\nThe Polish, and Brat are real sausage links from their own supplier, not the crappy hotdog like sausages that you get from a hotdog stand on the street of a crappy neighborhood or from a place like Lobby's in Tempe. \n\nThe only thing that sometimes throws off the consistent experience for me, is that at times when I ask for a side of the beef stock, it isn't stirred before they dish it up, and it has a thick layer of oil in the cup, rather than the aqueous layer beneath which contains all of the flavor. This is something that they could take as a constructive criticism at times.\n\nThe only other establishment that serves up a perfected version of this beef sandwich is the owners brother who just opened up Chicago's Taylor Street. He was the best maker of theses sandwiches at Lukes for years, and recently opened up his own spot. It's great to see some competition in this Valley, especially with a couple of brothers competing with eachother. It should help keep the standards high, which should create a good product for us.\n\nTry out both of these spots and write an according review to spark up the competition to the two current greats in the Valley of the Sun.\n\nCheers! :)", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-ip7W6ycYH5Xm5-uz_QGug", "review_id": "pxahAluIbQBSc8dihI0kHw", "text": "In my quest for the best Italian Beef sandwich in Phoenix, I took the advice of a friend from Chicago and tried Lukes.  I must say that it was very good.  The only reason that I did not give it 5 stars was because of the peppers, and giardinieri.  The meat was excellent, as was the bun.  If I was rating the sandwich strictly based on that I would have give it 5 stars.  The au jus was fantastic as well.  And they dipped it perfectly.  It was soggy like it should be, but I could still pick it up and eat it.  The only issue I had was the peppers and giardinieri.  I get mine with both hot and sweet peppers.  The giardiniera lacked something.  For one thing there was not enough of it on the sandwich so it was missing that spicy kick.  The sweet peppers were not cut up, so it was just one big roasted red and green pepper.  Slicing it up smaller helps when eating the sandwich.\n\nThe only other issue I had was the price.  After adding both peppers, small fries, and a small coke, my bill came to $12.40.  That's about 4-5 dollars more than I pay for the same thing at other places.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EP3cGJvYiuOwumerwADplg", "review_id": "mao40zqcMeQXLxJ8iJQWEA", "text": "Been a fan for years, ate here yesterday to get my regular hot dog but the bun was a little different.  It was hard on the edge but it still ended up pretty good everywhere else.  This place has been cleaned up pretty well over the years.  I even noticed the health inspections have finally gotten better.  I would be lying if I didn't tell you that this is my favorite hot dog in town and occasionally crave it.  The area is scary so you may want to exercise your second amendment right when you come here.  Also parking blows since there is always more people that want to go here at lunch than spots to park.  It is a very casual place that you order at the counter and seat yourself.  This place used to be a fried chicken fast food place I think about 20 years ago when I was a kid.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ps-qS75uNFcpwymc-Mz-NQ", "review_id": "WiOLtcLPZLMe-8Sm1qu-pw", "text": "Get the beef", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bYek8iMS0KuNjudihHZKOQ", "review_id": "RtCJqhrXeSr217pgneQ0gg", "text": "First time experience was disappointing.  The Italian Beef with cheese, small fry and a small drink tallied up to $12+ so I assumed it would come fully loaded........wrong.  EACH topping is an additional $.65.  With that being said, I figured the sandwich would taste amazing.......wrong.   Finally, bad customer service, the cashier appeared as if he hated his life.  It will be a while before I give this place another shot.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hPsOtW5Fdsm6yFtllGYcMg", "review_id": "GWeEHqHl_sYNUVIJWdbPDA", "text": "Heard through friends that this is the place to go for good ol' Chicago food.  I'm from Chicago so I'm kind of an expert. :) At first, we were not impressed.  We arrived about 20 minutes after they opened and we did not even see an employee for 10 minutes. He was running a 1 man show and cooking up the order that was ahead of us. He finally took our order with no apology for the wait but let me tell you, the food was worth the wait. I had the pepper and egg sandwich, Amazing!!!  My boyfriend had a chili dog and fries which he said was really good!  We'll definitely go back, hopefully the service will be better. I have a feeling that his co-worker was late and that was the problem, still not an excuse though.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GxDuFHzIRpy4C_zPJX5f_w", "review_id": "o7FWcXlqYDyQKl6lWPPXWw", "text": "Luke's has the best Italian beef I've ever had.  I've been going here for almost 20 years (geez, I'm getting old!) and it's always great quality, piping hot and spicy hot if you get it with the hot pepper mix --which is uniformly HOT.  I love this stuff.  Jalapenos, celery and other veggies pickled into atomic flavor bombs.  If you don't like hot jalapenos, you may want to pick another topping option.  The beef is always tender and I've never had a gristly or fatty piece.  The bread is good stuff--they get it from a local bakery and it's perfect.  The fries are crinkly cut and yummy --if they cook them long enough (hate it when the fries aren't crisp --and these can be soggy if they pull them out of the fryer too soon).  They have diet RC on tap and unlike other places, they have a good syrup to soda proportion instead of cheaping out so it tastes like soda should--not just like fizzy Phoenix tap water.\n\nThe sandwiches might seem a little pricey compared to other places, but they're totally worth it --and if you read my other reviews, you know that I have a very sensitive price to value ratio, so that's high praise coming from me.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UZNeMvwshIjxIUunnDPZOg", "review_id": "rM4ua_994RVbqqc3cyT9oA", "text": "Meat has decreased in quality over last couple of years. Lukes, step up your game.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J3I2NClEbD1Xr8lOdjxlqQ", "review_id": "JUrK5um9gwSAY_20jpJ1cg", "text": "It's been too long.  I happened to be driving by today and could not resist your pull.  The Italian Beef here is the best around.  It's the only sandwich I've ever ordered.  It's the only sandwich I will ever order because I don't want to be disappointed by something else not rising to the sublime perfection of this sandwich.  Savory, thin-sliced beef cooked in a flavorful Au Jus, then stuffed into a delicious Italian roll.  Dipped in the Au Jus, this sandwich will soak through the thin paper holding it all together quickly.  Another thing Luke's does perfectly is French Fries.  It's one of those things like iced tea that is so easy to make you could train a monkey to do it.  By the way, I've never had a bad iced tea here either :-).  But, I digress, the crinkle-cut fries can easily get soft and flimsy if not cared for properly, and I'm thinking Luke's has a cook who only does French Fries and he does them well.  Crunchy on the outside, creamy on the inside, who needs mayo with these fries?  Lightly salted, always hot from the fryer and they stay crispy to the last fry.\nI toyed with 5 stars just for the fries alone, but alas, when I finally got to my sandwich, it was lacking the provolone I ordered.  It was still delicious, but I gotta have my provolone too.  I can live with a barren beef though, because this sandwich stands on it's own.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "591c8IzTyPavv69W2hZyow", "review_id": "5duEIlMhxc6BsUqiZLXaeQ", "text": "The food is good, truly Chicago style, where I'm from, but now live in Phx area. If they would lower their prices by X%, their business would increase by 2X%. I, for example, come in very rarely because the prices are ridiculous. Ten bucks for hotdog, tamale, small drink - come on! It also would help their cause if they had drive-thru service.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sGZpZoEKwQVNPRhG3OjudQ", "review_id": "r0wQUrwOHBI3NZeEm9C5FA", "text": "First time here today, went with a coworker.  I had the Italian beef and sausage sandwich and it was delicious.  The beef was more shaved/shredded than sliced which I personally liked, I think it seemed to make it tender.  The sausage was a delicious Italian link, not too spicy but just enough kick to add that extra flavor.  I'm looking forward to trying more of their dishes because I will be coming back!", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3dno9Y7mtvi2tq6IfMpDeA", "review_id": "cwojyvdd-umq40-PRuk8VQ", "text": "Holy crap.  I can't believe I'm saying this but their Italian Beef is better than the Chicago Hamburger Company, and if you are a west sider, then I'll tell you it is better than Fuzzy's of Chicago also.  \n\nThat is a seriously strong statement and I am shaking my head in disbelief while writing it, just like I was shaking my head in disbelief while eating it.\n\nDid I say holy crap!?  HOLY CRAP its good.\n\nThe beef is wonderfully tender and juicy.  So juicy in fact they don't even serve it with au jus, but they do have it on hand if requested.  I recommend you ask for a side.  Save some for me though!\n\nMy only very minor statement is that I like the hot pepper mix at my other two spots better, but the beef...  OH the BEEF makes up for this tiny shortcoming.\n\nI can't wait to go back.... and back... and back.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "e0Rls_7QxkVcFJtUXDaA0A", "review_id": "4-1clR3VRhQC8jtcNaWxUw", "text": "I so badly want a Chicago style Italian beef joint near my house - and though I live just a few blocks away  - Luke's of Chicago is not it. \n\nI've been here twice - each time brimming with optimism at the hope of getting an approximation of the real deal.  Both times I was treated to hard, stale bread, bland meat, flavorless jus, burnt greasy fries.\n\nI am sure my craving will return at some point - and because LOC is the closest thing in the area, I am sure I will be tempted.  I am leaving this review to remind myself to not waste my time.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "78pvNFVo-E5pUN3kP4tC6g", "review_id": "9TQiYCQ3TqAB1ltff6cj2A", "text": "Great beef, great bread, great sausage. It is a bit greasy and the fried zucchini leaves a bit to be desired, but overall it is incredible. If you are a fan of Chicago style Italian sandwiches then stop by Luke's. Try the tamale if you're feeling ironic or just go with the beef and sausage combo with sweet peppers if you want a juicy kick in the mouth.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LAYy_pjp_z7IOYAM4M5I1g", "review_id": "6XKob6hMEWmwWN3jiA4wlg", "text": "I really wanted to give 1 star, but the beef was good. Got 2 Italian roast beef sandwiches and fries.\n\nLOUSY service, mediocre proportions vs others around, no fresh cut fries! Hardly any giardiniera. Come on. Fresh cut fries are sooo much better and cheaper for the store. \n\nRude fat bastard working the counter. Even my mom couldn't believe how rude he was. He acted like it was the worst day of his life and he wanted to burn the place down or something.\n\nAlmost every other place I have tried has more meat and no probs with customer service. Rosati's was better. Joey's was better. Chicago hamburger company was better. Defalcos was better. Philadelphia sandwich company was better, kinda. PSC is kinda hit and miss.\n\nLuke's was good a long time ago. With so many other places serving basically the same thing, you have to set yourself apart from other places. Luke's does, but in a bad way. And if you've ever had a sandwich in Chicago, DOESN\"T EVEN COMPARE! Twice if not 3x more meat.\n\nAND I ASKED FOR IT DIPPED! THEY DIDN'T!", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wpzKJORxvWVfXL7AdKjhvg", "review_id": "DXtiOknAQBUEC1L8KDNwLQ", "text": "Best Chicago style hot dogs and Italian Beef in the Valley.  Cheese fries!!! Service can be hit or miss but never terrible.  The food is as good as it gets when it comes to greasy fare!!", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "va02uX_MvN2suVKIX_pNeA", "review_id": "tF9YX1I7Mx1PgWYaZLBS9Q", "text": "I think I have only had Italian beef fries and gelato here. Peoples comments on service are on point. Today was a little funny. Older lady who took my order seemed a little frazzled wasn't familiar with garlic parmesean fries and I was repeating everything.  \n\nI asked about why phone kept ringing when I tried to call in order. Her response was boss was had to talk to wife for half hour then she had to make some phone calls as well. Food did come out quick and as always italian beef is great. I think next time Ill order dry and sauce on the side. The peppers are not hot. The fries were overcooked and next time Ill order regular fries. It was just garlic powder and dry parmesean. Was expecting fresh garlic and parmesean crumble that you can taste not what you get when you order take out pizza. \n\nJR size italian beef is more than enough for me Decent price close enough to work but there is another spot on the Arcadia side that is closer to home better service better hot peppers and even better price so now im going to change my rating to three stars.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "aWHX1QdKbSgSkMA9N0a8MA", "review_id": "Qjt_zXc9NImfYlpwaZhgUQ", "text": "Owner or whoever was at the counter was extremely rude. I asked if they sold hot dogs because I was not familiar with the menu and the guy replies, \"I don't know, we're getting ready to close.\" okaaay???? \nSo I went to Johnnie's instead and had the BEST Chicago style hot dog and it was cheaper too!", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GMkF0yJWwFRVO9kiGOcojQ", "review_id": "gIGC6Jx6Q0XTXUMbGCwMdQ", "text": "I have had the Italian Beef, and the Meatball Sandwich here. Both were damn good. The service was above average, and the place is clean. I cannot say that I know what true Chicago style deli food is.. do they have different herbs and spices there which are not available here in PHX? To anyone reviewing who has said something like: \"I'm from Chicago..\" or \"I know what authentic Chicago food is like..\" Go somewhere else. You suck. I can't imagine ever saying something like that.. but let me give it a swing for fun: \"I am from Los Angeles, and I know what real traffic is like.. Phoenix traffic jams are super weak.. nothing like back home.\"", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RK84F1D5HddOfiIWbdWJFg", "review_id": "PgUfs8a9B3KurLwl8vHkGQ", "text": "When I think of hot dogs I think of Luke's of Old Chicago's. Their hot dogs are the real deal piled high with an array of condiments and fries all wrapped up in wax paper to go to get that Old Chicago feeling. My wife and I have been there many times over the years and never had bad service, the staff is top notch! Best place to go in Phoenix to get a dog!", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "04xW5mhSBaCzpjbcf2VSZg", "review_id": "9rmXyO0A7QnRPZfQtGfk5A", "text": "Not bad, I found it a little pricey and the staff was either spacey or just didn't care (I didn't get a can of soda I paid for). The food is excellent though. I started getting the food to go, the place itself is a little annoying to hang out at.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JTd_HLrtLDg7YSjLq_8I_A", "review_id": "_n2SZ07d1D2KAd9su5ccOQ", "text": "just ate dinner here tonight....WoW...Still the best! Italian Beef was Awesome! Chili Cheese fries were BomB! food was hot, fresh, and brought to our table fast. If you lkie Chicago style, you have to get over there.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kpFx1hEnRUg4fk6D1APRjQ", "review_id": "-D1ZMmRtjA3YUnNDnkqCjg", "text": "I'm trying all the Chicago joints lately and stopped here because my patient told me that Luke's had a very good beef. Went in and had combo, extra hot, dipped.  Beef was very good, gonnella bread, homemade giardiner was a nice change and really added to the peppery taste.  Hotdogs don't remind me of home but they have RC and that alone puts u in 5 stars.  Best pop ever!  I'd go for the beef, fries, RC", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b2DKC4kC8-QeSeGZ_MF3XQ", "review_id": "PCJdVDrYdaqVGHoQzufinA", "text": "If you don't like grease than don't come here.  The food is so greasy I can see how it can turn some people off but it is oh so good.  The fries are crispy and the Italian Beef and Italian sausage sandwiches are great.  If I have a complaint it that there is not enough giardena put on when you order it, plus it is placed on top of the sandwich and half of it always seems to fall off.  Soda's are on the low end of the soda chain, who serves RC? Really?  Dripping good sandwhiches- no need to ask for it wet.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kIhH6s8zCklTHqrbEB5RuQ", "review_id": "OJXORnacxZXPcquEM6wDxQ", "text": "5 is not enough stars.\nI'm a vegetarian, and off the menu, there is a grilled veggie subsandwich, that's Hot!\nsuperb value, excellent authentic taste with natural ingredients.\nthis is the place to be.\nexcellent service, great location, perfect food!!\n:-)", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9UtNYyrWnpMbpshMrZSRGQ", "review_id": "TqMrBABGiVcjsdA4uDtCtw", "text": "Beef was very good!  Not a huge fan of their giardiniera... but it was still tasty.  I needed to go somewhere where I could see a Walter Payton jersey and some pictures of Michigan Avenue and this did the trick!  Since I don't live close to a Portillo's, I will be back here again.  Da Bears!", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "btLssxZq0qOFKKBbYP8L6w", "review_id": "uv3wF2rIGmbHrEZo2LnhJg", "text": "I love Luke's! This location is the best by far. I've been to others and for some reason the food here is always better. The Italian Beef (hot, sweet, and juicey) is amazing. The fries are amazing. The hot dogs are pretty dang good too, but the hot dog itself could be a little better. Not sure which brand they use, but that would be my only minor complaint. Not that the hot dogs aren't enjoyable because they absolutely are...heck, I eat them all the time! I'm just saying that I've had other Vienna Beef hot dogs that tasted a bit better. Maybe they're boiled instead of grilled? Overall though, you can't go wrong. I'm a big fan! Keep up the good work and I will keep coming back!", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "el_BsZHqhCZK_VG27TyPBA", "review_id": "0PSPG4Qfq1xlEXoDBgdMxw", "text": "These guys make a pretty decent Italian beef sandwich - not my all-time favorite, but a little better than average. I ordered beef with cheese, dipped, and was pretty happy with it. The bread maybe wasn't cut quite enough, so I got that kind of sandwich where half the bites are just bread - but it was cooked pretty well, and was dripping with meat juice.\n\nThe fries were ok - never been a huge fan of the thick crinkle-cut fries, but they were cooked right. The RC in the fountain was something different, so that's always nice.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gcyEUr4DXcbjnGRAWFtfAQ", "review_id": "PoTqah39mTUwxLmGb27Jcg", "text": "so I finally decided to come back to Lukes. I had been several years ago, but never made it back. I went for the Italian beef and sausage combo sandwich with provolone and sweet peppers.  It set me back just over $9.00. A tad pricey, but it was a pretty good sandwich. The bread was very fresh and the beef seemed to be very well seasoned. it also came with a cup of Jus, that it definitely needed. I'll def go back if I'm ever in the mood for an Italian beef sandwich, but I'd prob skip the sausage next time.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rHhSinSiLBhR4SOFE8E0ww", "review_id": "DNQYE3MlOps2I1FReK-GUQ", "text": "One of my Fav places.  I have been going there for years. but i always order the same thing....Italian beef. the wife will get a chicago dog or a maxwell street.  Im from outside of chicago and my wife grew up downtown.  When we get the craving for that neighborhood type food we will hit Lukes.  its almost as good.  not quite there. but is close.  Why cant Mr Beef on Orleans ave open a phx location?  But lukes does well filling the craving when needed.  \n\nI completely understand the comments on the service.  We have been going there for years and they have always been nice to us. but seen some people get some cold reactions. Oddly they remind me of 2 brothers who owned a deli where i grew up.  Its kind of like the soup Nazi from Seinfield. Know your  order or donot go up to the counter.  dont ask stupid questions about menu items, order clearly and quickly.  pay and sit and wait. the food will be brought out fairly fast. lol.\n\nWhen i get that back home craving for some artery clogging italian beef and wonderfully greasy fries. Lukes is the go to place. and a reminder that if i lived in chicago i would probably weigh about 400lbs.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hebAltnR9VqynQs_VWXBrg", "review_id": "ZlQjH7YaEaX7WJJg-iEseQ", "text": "Had a really good beef and sausage combo dipped in aujus (gravy).  Make sure you ask for extra gravy.  I will be back!", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5_JuHOYNL3skhzxZzPESSQ", "review_id": "e06l1AuS0MMxxf_9AJ14Pg", "text": "Here is what you should have for lunch - Italian sausage with sweet peppers, hot peppers, and cheese. Throw in a order of fries plus a RC cola. \n\nLove it.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 11, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "IDHrwv_RCildFvmfWTkj5Q", "review_id": "ecntJJZvg5sXLjZEGOhCaw", "text": "Stopped in here yesterday to give a try because fellow Yelper Anthony P swears by the fries and this place is so much closer to me than Port...'s (not long because the Tempe location opens Sept 10).  (I also hate to mention a competitor in my reviews, thus the abbreviation)\n\nSo went with a very close and dear friend visiting me from out of town.  She wanted a Chicago-style polish sausage and it was dinner time, so what a great opportunity to stop by Luke's.  I love Italian Beef sandwiches, so Luke's was the perfect place to stop in.\n\nMy friend ordered the polish sausage.  She was so satisfied with it that she wanted to go back the next day and have another.  I put a quick stop to that.   But we'll return before she leaves.  My friend said that the Polish Sausage was better than alot that she'd had in Chicago when she lived there.\n\nI had the Jr Italian Beef and whoooooooo wee.  Lemme tell ya.  That thing is amazing and the Jr is HUGE.  I had it for dinner and lunch the next day!  Definitely the best in Phoenix and quite possibly better than most that I have had while I lived in Chicago too.  The bread is quite delicious.  I'm not a big bread eater, but a little dippy-dip-dip of the sandwich in the au jus and I have to sample the bread a little bit.  See, the Italian Beef is on a very dense bread that can hold up to single, double and triple dips in au jus!  Trust me when I say this, if you don't get your Italian Beef dipped, you're missing out on something special!!!!  I also had the giardiarano peppers on my sandwich.  Those were tasty but with little to no heat.  Not the best I've had.  The star of this sandwich is quite frankly... the beef.  Where's the beef?  Oh, Luke's has got it baby.  The beef on that Italian Beef melts in your mouth real real good while exploding with mellow saltiness and HUGE flavor in your mouth.  OH!  Goodness, I could scream that beefy goodness was just delicious!  The best tasting Italian beef I've had in a long long time.  Better tasting that Port..'s.  \n\nThis place is conveniently located right off the 51 on Indian School.  Very easy to locate.  Look for the sign with the little Chicago Gangster on it and the Pepsi products on the sign (they have 7UP, RC cola, etc).   It is a small place, so I would not say it is good for large groups.  But certainly you can go with a group of 6 or less and should be comfortable, provided they don't have a crowd already there.  The menu has a lot more to choose from, ever heard of a Chicago style hot dog?  Uhm yeah... i've heard Luke's dogs are good too!  They close fairly early, 8pm.\n\nSo, why the 4 star, well, I docked them for the lack luster peppers and the fries.  My good Yelping buddy Anthony P swears by these fries, but the fries were just *aight* for me.  So, I had to dock them for not providing an all around amazing experience.  BUT still... my friend and I are returning this week.... for round 2.  Trust me... That thick giant beefy sandwich is worth it... and my friend likes the polish sausage too.  TWSS.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SPZdlHkpKfdZFuglpmj8Sw", "review_id": "Grfh1DM1UHRXjw3KxVktlQ", "text": "I was born and raised in Chicago and I can tell you this place is the closest I've come to getting an Italian beef sandwich from home. Only, I get twice as much meat for a cheaper price. I bought an Italian beef sandwich and small fries for $10 and change???\n\nFirst off the parking sucks, although the location is easily accessible. The place is also small and I don't believe can set 50 people more less 25 comfortably. Now, on to the food;  I've yet to try everything on the menu because I went for one thing only: the Italian beef. While the beef is thinly sliced, something about the seasoning is off. I'm used to getting my sandwich dipped and it not totally sopping up the bread. I also don't remember it tasting so oily.  As for the fries, again, I've had better. They're nicely crisped on the outside but dry as hell on the inside. WTH?\n\nMakes me wanna go home.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 7, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "cTT7cTG6SuVOc1ib6gwhHA", "review_id": "AZpLjbqA7Tdkcxt5un4jow", "text": "This has been one of my regular spots for Italian beef since the 90's.  My trip today will be my last.   Luke's used to have their own beef that was tasty.  Well today they used some frozen Vienna beef that was like rubber, taste was not nearly the same and the color was off.  This made me sad since I've been a long time customer.  This isn't the first example of them cheapening out.  I guess I will have to go through the trouble of making my own Italian beef and will have to find a good jar giardiniera.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "awjQ7Jrnt_iUiRHyshURfw", "review_id": "-kyAyhIt6DdUeQuZYJ8SRw", "text": "Came in for a business lunch around noon on a weekday and we narrowly avoided the lunch rush: this place is POPULAR (and for good reason).\n\nBased on recommendations here, I ordered the Italian sausage with sweet and hour peppers and let them do the sandwich in au jus, which they recommended. For me, that was too wet and messy; I would prefer the sauce on the side.\n\nThe owner's son attended us at the counter and was pleasure to meet. He was incredibly enthusiastic about the restaurant (even though he said he had been working there since he turned 12) and equally knowledgeable about the product, recommending a number of substitutions and configurations.\n\nBasically, my food was an exalted, gourmet version of Costco's polish dog and I loved it. I'm looking forward to trying the beef sandwich next time.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R-qclnHEOjsGb-asKrWW4w", "review_id": "-l7o6hmUTZuk27nMK-jjQw", "text": "This place is amazing. Great food. The owner is a great guy. We got there at 8pm and he had just turned off the sign but he still took our order. The food came out pretty fast but it was not rushed at all. I had the Chicago dog and my friend had the Italian beef. We were both please with our choices I will definitely be back here soon.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MsyY2sU7lEj7APLZMM_pMA", "review_id": "F1s7Laykw3lI3mbfb8NY1w", "text": "I used to enjoy coming here as I have enjoyed their food over the past five years. I work nearby and used to recommend this place to new employees and students on rotations at my job site.\nThe food has remained pretty consistent over the years but the customer service has fallen way below satisfactory. There are a couple of employees that seem pleased to help you as you place your order but the older man who has been there lately is just not friendly. I have tolerated it lately as I've enjoyed the food over the years but today was the last day I'll go back. \nHe is rude, unwelcoming and does not understand basic customer service.  Today, after standing in line with six others, he took the orders of the five individuals in front of me. As soon as he took that fifth order he walked around from behind the counter as if I wasn't even there in plain view, walked past me and proceeded to pick up trash off the floor, wipe some tables down, then walked past me once again, never acknowledging me, to grab the trash bin and baskets.\nAs he approaches the counter once again, I ask if he is going to take my order and he says, \"do you not see I'm doing something?\"  I ask again what he said in case I heard him incorrectly and he repeats himself asking if I did not see him doing something then proceeds to tell me I am rude. I say you clearly don't want my business and I left. \nThis is no way to treat a loyal customer of five years with many referrals to your business. Very unfortunate.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oiiwjswI5zz3daxOH9NjCQ", "review_id": "pSVkPmPyN0cwtHPlBEAf-Q", "text": "This is no Al's beef (unfortunately the one in Scottsdale closed). Luke's Italian beef is dry and lackluster in flavor. Literally no hint of giradinera. Very disappointed.  Thanks for reading. The Bike Chaplain", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gvsvXHrojb_cYkGks6cC9A", "review_id": "qLmCUtLLEKF_1PPbiaNcMg", "text": "It's one of my top go-to places for Chicago-style hot dogs. (Remember, kids - there are *seven* condiments, and not a single one of them is ketchup! ^_^; )\n\nA Chicago dog and fries are always a great deal, and it's nice to see a place that has RC Cola and related brands on tap. (Something you don't see every day, but then there's a good distributor in the area, so I hear.)\n\nParking around the place is somewhat limited, but it's all in timing your visits. I've yet to be there when the place is packed. Luck of the draw, I guess.\n\nWhen I hear that folks from Illinois (Whether visiting, or relocated) stop by, then that clinches the deal there. (I'm an ex [or \"exiled\"] Californian, but I have appreciation for a good Chicago-style dog.)", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k_hSdQ2dAYyYnzmATyG_2w", "review_id": "vR5-kmiutVMipiQzd1_pfQ", "text": "Ordered the Italian beef sandwich with gardinaire. Great tasting, moist and flavorful. Will be on my regular rotation of lunch spots.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZgSRFbLmqdkH0Jp4u3_0-Q", "review_id": "Y71RQsTvgd5RndxMIMLtqQ", "text": "Luke's has been around as long as I can remember- at least since my first visit in the early 1990's. The food is consistent superb.  The service is friendly, personal and exactly what I want from a family owned business. Chicago Dog, Sausage or my favorite the Beef with extra Luke's homemade giardiniera, ya can't go wrong.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MUVA1OwCLLwftya7NGu7bg", "review_id": "6dQGjB3afZIcGa4mAyyORg", "text": "I love Luke's! Originally, I was referred to them by my girlfriend's parents who swear by this place. I have had their Italian hot beef, their burgers, and hot dogs and I am always completely satisfied. A little greasy, but well worth the money!", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wuSE1a70lD28Z0k4SyL5jA", "review_id": "rtXbPxC4GvT4jZR_WJPx5Q", "text": "The best Italian beef Phoenix has to offer, heck, it may be  best sandwich in all if Arizona..and I have tried many. Get it \"wet\"with cheese peppers and extra gravy..the only place you might find a better one is in chi-town itself...You NEED to bring one to Arrowhead area!!!! Please!!!!", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vxiLqGHsASnusdYnABVfjQ", "review_id": "U9XXCfPVxz8-H2A5LdLViA", "text": "ZERO stars if I could.  Good Lord, has this place gone downhill.  First off, to the Jerry Garcia wannabe with all of the fake jewelry, do the owner a favor and just quit.  You are single-handedly killing his business.  You're rude, lazy and a downright tool.  He doesn't acknowledge you or say a word to you, and when he pay, he throws your card or change back at you like he's doing you a favor.  If you look up \"douche\" in the dictionary, it will be a picture of him.  The bread was stale, the beef was rubber, and the giardiniera was so oily it was ridiculous.  The bathroom looked like it hadn't been cleaned in weeks.  The toilet had a fresh floater staring back.  I will definitely never be back.  Easy to see now why the other two locations have closed.  I'll spend my 12 bucks where I'm appreciated.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ANfhgOeVKUxG-5jI1m71CA", "review_id": "beLzHlkYjX3YzThoA8AIyQ", "text": "Went to Luke's first time today. Had their special Italian beef $7.85. When you add the toppings at $1 a piece like peppers and cheese and onion it can be quite pricey. They really should be included don't think I'll be going back.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kcdC8iDUfItYGxcYUBv_Iw", "review_id": "68Kkgk8bztW8J5bp9-vUoA", "text": "My wife and I have enjoyed lunch at Luke's just  about every Saturday since we met in 2008. She introduced me to Italian beef and is a native of Chicago. We first visited one of the two in Tucson and then alternated between the three -now one left--in the Phoenix area. We normally split an Italian beef; extra beef, cheese, sweet peppers, dipped; two extra crispy fries and an order of their homemade, batter dipped, onion rings. The food is awesome and I've had many of the items on the menu. The down side is the service. Now, I don't need the staff to be all happy and smiley but politeness and customer oriented I do expect. The owner and employees seem to be bothered by customers coming in to order food. A son of the owner of the Phoenix area restaurant(s) ran a place in Chandler, it was very nice and consistently packed with a  steady flow of customers and pleasantries from the staff. Not sure why papa didn't want junior to succeed, especially when his old man and brother own the two in Tucson. Seems you would want this to keep going with the family and be proud of a the legacy.  Anyway the Chandler store was closed without a word to the steady customer they knew by name and order. Then the same thing happened to the Scottsdale location. Showed up one Saturday and the place is empty and up for lease.\n \nSo, for food the rating would get all 5 stars from me, but the service leaves a bad taste in my mouth - pun intended. Still we come back every other week and search frantically for a quality Italian beef elsewhere.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DrPOgnV9F077zbW-bD7jdw", "review_id": "m8tUHEdBROb-nLnDP9JdSw", "text": "My poor Arizonian babies...  I'm not sure if Luke is from Chicago or not, but this is not Chicago styled food.  \n\nI just moved to Phoenix from the Windy City in January and I had a hankering for an Italian Beef sandwich.  I started to try out Rosati's which is closer to where I live, but decided I'd yelp first to see what options I had.  Luke's was one of the more popular recommendations.  I stopped by this evening and there was a group of ladies in front of me.  I took a moment to look at the menu, but I already knew what I wanted- mostly just filling the time until the guy at the counter was ready to take my order.  As the girls took to their seats, I was expecting the guy to greet me or ask me what I was having. Not everyone's big on small talk.  I get it.  Welp, the guy walked past me and avoided eye contact, heading into the back.  I waited at the counter, and he came back out within seconds... And walked right past me again.  He was apparently getting some cups for the ladies who were in line before me.  A simple \"I'll be with you in a minute\" would do.  None offered.  So I finally place my order and give the guy my credit card.  He swipes it and sits it on the counter and walks into the back again.  I wasn't sure if he'd actually collected the payment or what, so I left it there.  He comes back out and is shuffling around a bit, finally noticing that my card is still on the counter, then asks me if it's mine.  Then he remembers that I still need to sign off on the receipt.  I get my food, and leave.  Bad service, I'm hoping the food at least makes up for it.  \n\nWhen I get home, I can't wait to dig into my Italian Beef.  Oh boy!  It was dry and the beef tasted like it had been re-cooked.  People, I'm from Chicago.  You can get this quality of Italian Beef from any hole-in-the-wall place in the city.  Thing is, it'll be about $4.  If you want a better quality sandwich, you'll probably go to an Al's beef location and spend about $6.  For $7.20 here, this place is ripping you off.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jN-i_779Dtrl6fw1Tf1Avw", "review_id": "4gB7fm6uDAEtcJG-t5Ofcg", "text": "I have eaten at Luke's for some time now. I am not from Chicago so I can't offer any feedback on authenticity but it is usually pretty good. \n\nI am not sure what's up with the owner. I assume him to be the salt and pepper haired guy who appears to be in charge. No one working there seems happy and like many other reviewers have already said the fat dark hair man working the counter is a business killer. I would have to guess he is driving off 10s of customers a day minimum. The owner is either blind or just doesn't care because the rude treatment goes on when he is right there. \n\nTime for Luke to thrown in the towel or make some big changes.  Start by firing the rude #%ck at the counter.", "business_id": "Tk2dSL0TwQeI_zNJmb442A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "SPhE9giY0OJog5LOCEkaXQ", "text": "Five and D!!!!! What a great spot. It's always open. Always. And things there manage to be pretty consistent, which must be tough with a revolving staff both inside the kitchen and out.\n\nAs a late night scene, it is a fantastic place to pick up a milkshake and some cheese fries (If you're daring, go for the chili cheese fries). It always gets a crazy mix of people at those hours so even just observing is pretty hysterical. \n\nWhat many people don't know is that it's also a great breakfast spot. Omelettes, waffles, toast, and pancakes are all present and tasty.\n\nAnd lastly, it is a pretty darn good lunch and dinner joint. I'm a big fan of the Surf City sandwich but the Teriyaki Pineapple Burger has lately become my numero uno.  \n\nPhoenix would not be the same without Five and Diner.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "Gg6twMZ6Gvlf7MfNJOBZxA", "text": "This was always our after the bar, the movie or something that lets out after 9pm kind of spot when we wanted something a bit \"classier\" than Denny's.  Growing up in N. Phoenix, getting here was enough of a drive that it became it's own adventure.  \n\nI'm totally down w/ their shakes.  I love the Diner feel.  I love that you can sit outside on a good night.  Heck, I love the tiny booths with the jukebox - even though everyone knows there are SO many requests ahead of you, you won't get to hear your song you have to put in a quarter and do it anyway.  \n\nBut I just got through going by there at about 7pm on a THURSDAY and the parking lot was packed!  PACKED!  I don't get it.  It's good.  I will never take anything away from that - but packed at 7 on a Thursday?  Wow.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "mfvezpz6ohS0NQk3DZdvqQ", "review_id": "Voa1cErHemjn3BJWig9qVg", "text": "I heart my NJ and RI diners, so it is really a 3 1/2, but for not being a super cheezy national chain, I am adding on the 1/2 star chunk.\n\nEnded up here for some food around 11pm on a Monday after realzing after some (okay, MANY) cocktails that delicous vegetarian fare was now out of the question in Phoenix and I frequent the Jack in the Box near my homestead a bit too much. We taxi-ed it to 5 & Diner since I hadn't been there yet anyway. \n\nI liked the interior, although the temp was freezing, we got a corner booth and our waitress was simply kick ass. I had to put together my \"breakfast before bed\" from scratch and she totally nailed it for me (yay vegetarian and lactose-intolerant!). I noted there was outdoor seating as well.\n\n I remembered everyone mentioning the milkshakes and I surveyed the diner and everyone totally had one. :(. Jealllouuuus.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wy7f9DOuBEOenhnA7KIKoQ", "review_id": "bY7uOmdHqge7Q-uvRB1rag", "text": "Oh 5 & Diner.  We used to live in the neighborhood so we ate here a lot.  Not so much now, it was just really convenient. \n\nThey do have great shakes and I always loved my biscuit with honey on the weekend mornings. \n\nI also like that it was open 24 hours and that the juke box has my two favorite oldies songs!", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2KyJLMY3jmASmwtnmlBuvw", "review_id": "xGwXejF8wfTBODzBwPBmuA", "text": "It's the '50's all over again!\n\nGreat fun!  The food's authentic to the period.  Service is good. Prices are reasonable.   Jukebox at the table [awesome cool!].", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "qbw_AR66NciFRqzyRGmZfQ", "text": "When you have a craving for a milkshake or sundae, this it the place!  They have many different flavors and will make one up for you if you ask.\nThe waistaff is always friendly and happy to chat.\nI like that at this location there is outdoor seating and you can have meetings with groups.\nThey have a Blue Moon burger with bleu cheese that's really good, too!", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "Aggpf1EWooD85fhOhoRxPg", "review_id": "ul29Yzm41pp8vx899E9cfA", "text": "The wait staff from the late, lamented Ed Devebic's [I know that's not spelled right!!] landed on their feet at 5 & Diner!! Yep, you can still dine with Pebbles, Minnie Mouse and Grocho at this stainless steel and mirrored tribute to the 1950s. Yummmm! \n\nWe were just there again last night for sliders and iced tea. The shakes are also the thing here, not many tables but there's usually a place at the counter, the prices are great and it's just a lot of fun. \n\nBut the tableside jukebox didn't work last time...sigh. Other than that it's a fun fab place for 24-hour dining!!", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "N-D-d1Z4UybdlkK1HxlNPA", "review_id": "khPQqqeDZUN0S9qc0ZiM9w", "text": "We've been twice now, and nothing we have had has been very good. The ice cream and cake were mediocre, the onion rings were crispy-initially, the burgers were WAY overdone and made from cheap beef. Ask the bone chip in my husband's burger. The mushrooms were the canned pieces and stems variety, and the fries were crispy but heavy. The cole-slaw was excessively sweet and completely limp. \n\nThe service has ranged from complete disinterest- no greeting, no eye-contact, and I had to beg for refills- to interactions between employees so uncomfortable that I wanted to say something. It's great if you have rapport, but the customers don't need to see you slap each other around and overhear you gossiping about each other- even in play. Or, if you hate your job at 5 & Diner, please find another one and stop throwing the dishes around at a volume that hurts my ears and ruins my experience. \n\nManagement needs to intervene before this Phoenix institution falls apart.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "qwu5B9anH4AlEtau0K-6aQ", "review_id": "K0d-wi9uQk4Cf58X4ZmehQ", "text": "The Groovy P. and I ventured to his old stomping grounds for lunch today.  The '5 and Diner' on 16th St and Colter left me with little to ask for.  Before coming here I had a preconceived notion that 5 & Diners were dirty and nasty. Not the case at all.\n\nWe walk in and let the waitress know we want to sit outside (since it's so nice and they had misters).  We get two different servers bringing us stuff (talk about service) and I ask the one waitress for recommendations.  I didn't listen to her, of course, and ordered the Southwestern Burger w/ coleslaw and started with a nice stack of rings.\n\nThe Onion Rings were perfectly cooked.  They looked like they were prepackaged, but they were very crispy and I could actually bite through the onion without pulling the entire thing out (don't you hate that?!!!)\n\nThe Southwestern Burger was order Medium Rare and was cooked accordingly.  Soft, juicy, and pink with a nice crispy browned outer layer that can only be achieved on a well used grill.  The creaminess of the chipotle mayo paired beautifully with the green chiles.  Unfortunately, because I ate too many onion rings, I couldn't finish my burger.  What a shame!\n\nThe Coleslaw was just how I like it.  It's hard to find a really good coleslaw.  I prefer mine to be slightly sweet, not sour.  Too much vinegar in slaw ruins it in my opinion.  This slaw had the perfect marriage of mayo, vinegar, and sugar. Not to mention carrots...\n\nMy experience here was great!  The servers were top notch and kept my water full the entire time and actually chatted with us for a few minutes.\n\nThere is an artist guy named Ross who has been there every day for 5393 days straight. No, not an employee.  He goes there and does his art! He hasn't missed a SINGLE day!!! That's like... 15 years! So if you wanna seem to be 'in the know' ask where Ross is... They'll be able to tell you.\n\nTime for a nap!", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_0wsW5uexL4r5Pe2HtmKSw", "review_id": "LO35c-U45HPbZ99eNdbfQA", "text": "I've been going to this place since it first opened over 20 years ago.  I still make it a point to get there for a shake every time I make it back home.  It's great for that and for chilling to the oldies.  I can't say I ever had any idea that the place would still be going strong, as I remember it was originally only a temporary setup, awaiting the inevitable displacement from the planned freeway down Colter (which never ended up materializing).  Imagine my shock when I drove past one in Las Vegas a few years ago.  Long live the 5 & Diner.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "E5QyEU6FCQwnTys0S73zNw", "review_id": "EoVm5QcmQhp9co9lNSdBug", "text": "i have vomited in the bathroom here at least a dozen times, not from the food. it's always good to have a greasy burger after a night of drinking. i usually throw up before i eat so i don't waste all the greasy goodness that is 5&Diner.\n\nas far as diners go in phoenix, this is one of the better options. it's a real diner as opposed to Denny's or ugh, whats left..most of the others are all long closed.\n\n5 stars for the sympathy for my vomit bursts, 3-4 for the food, 4 for the fun atmosphere after dark. \nyay.\n\n\n\n\nPS. i'm sorry cleaning staff. :(", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "c3KIe_QmyeuXE83usSWCcw", "text": "My biggest pet peeve is a cold restaurant. I hate being cold and uncomfortable when I'm eating. This place is cold. \n\nI have been to this 5 and Diner probably 5 or 6 times. Pretty much the same as any other 5&D you have ever been to. This location has pretty average service. \n\nThey have great milkshakes, but mediocre food. I normally only eat breakfast here. My dining party seemed to enjoy their food. \n\nThey do have comfy booths which allow for a nice nap, if you are narcoleptic like me.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "SBbftLzfYYKItOMFwOTIJg", "review_id": "aPn5hJD890cbVptVxIYybg", "text": "Reliably good breakfast that is a step up quality-wise from the average greasy spoon, more flavorful than Denny's et al, and has good service.\n\nYes, it is a diner and a chain, but when I'm looking for a good, uncomplicated, non-fancyschmancy breakfast, this is where I go.  No waiting in lines forever for the newest trendy breakfast spot, we get seated here almost immediately because we sit outside.  \n\nI like the skillets, the omelets, and an uncomplicated egg breakfast.  I've also come here later in the day and enjoyed their burgers, while my friends have tried the meatloaf and other entrees without complaint.  This isn't fancy cuisine, it's diner food, and for diner food I have yet to be disappointed.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "rV-B4sIzTbnvsYZZi2Nyrw", "review_id": "P7ZvFVyRZ-VS_EPXKfsevw", "text": "Goddamn I wanted a french dip tonight. Meaty, juicy shavings of meat in a soft roll with a warm au jus. That's all I wanted.\n\n5 & Diner gave me a prime rib dip, which didn't quite satisfy. The bread was great, but the meager spat of buttery prime rib with slimy onions wasn't what I was hoping for. While the au just was tasty, I expected something more. Seemed like it was missing a spice.\n\nFrench fries were great and the chocolate shake was EXCELLENT. I'd go again in hopes I just picked a bad night, but it was pretty pricey, so if I'm a disappointed again, they're done.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FxxYCRPcpd__yhRRmmtyMQ", "review_id": "SnhkvWncwa4VNAig8hX_6g", "text": "If you're a Tarantino fan or have seen Pulp Fiction an embarrassing number of times then you know what Jack Rabbit Slim's is. If Jack Rabbit Slim's existed, this would basically be the Phoenix franchise of it. No, it's not a wax museum with a pulse, it's just a great place to go to after a long night of drinking/smoking/etc. with friends. The music is great and the food is good no matter what your level of intoxication is. Now I'm not using that as a jab at all, that's part of the reason I love this place. Where else could you stuff down a greasy burger at 3 AM, gulp down a massive shake, listen to the wailing of Buddy Holly, have a waiter named McFly, and enjoy being trashed all at the same time? Sure it's not the cleanest nor does it have the best service, but who cares?\n\nIf you go at the right hour late at night you'll see people that you are convinced could not be out in sunlight. Be sure to look for the guy that looks like a hermit Santa outside with the wildlife scenes he hand painted on his van. Again, I'm not knocking this place because it's part of the experience. If it's not for you, wear your paper hat and go pick up your order at In-N-Out's drive thru.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2XCsVpAMsGUykrM-BBFEXA", "review_id": "xR3fX4j1JitxbyboZ5a0dg", "text": "I wanted a diner to remind me of the east coast Greek family owned mega-cafeterias that are reliable, completely vast in their offerings, and somehow always ready with dessert.  I found the Five and Diner.  And although it cannot actually compare to all the Diners on HWY 1, the effort is found in the food, the price, and the throw back to the fifties.\nGood for that time when all you really want is breakfast food at midnight and a milkshake.  You could bring a date here...but just keep in mind that the name of the place will either let that person know you are frugal or not yet stimulated by the economic injection by our new leadership.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "hDlSSyDreM9xY4yQWPm54w", "review_id": "PEPjOC_8CInzFZ-tC1olGg", "text": "overpriced for \"beep-beep-beep\" everything, but some of the table jukeboxes work!\n\n--omelet was too perfectly formed to be freshly made, ew. where did it come from?\n--they must have silenced the microwaves, or the beeping from the \"kitchen\" would have drowned out the music.\n--not much food prepared here, just reheat, serve, and charge a bundle for it\n\nThe recent availability of mostly-ready-to-serve food provided by Shamrock and its local competitors is mostly just scary. Don't have a grill? No problem, we can make your eggs benedict for you, almost-ready-to-serve. No toaster? No problem. We can deliver it pre-toasted. [stepping down...ok i'm done now]\n\nI loved being able to select diner tunes from the table's mini-juke. It worked too! Note: some of the tables' jukes are possessed by demons and may suddenly start, or not work at all. Take your chances when dropping your two-bits.\n\nI love the vibe, just not the food. Unfortunately, that's what I go to a restaurant for, THE FOOD.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "2FiNCj5rM3nF0qgaWf86Gg", "review_id": "SuLBLh-CQW1LW2GZrNWJJg", "text": "I guess I'm supposed to hate this place; its a chain, its usually crowded, the juke boxes are stupid. \n\nBut, I feel comfortable there and I enjoy the food. \n\nWhat can I say? Its better than Denny's. I like it.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 12, "cool": 13}, "user_id": "uTc1puvwUpFYryEHo4DNaA", "review_id": "1lHh4hq3bg8eEpFYbLeu1A", "text": "Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm........................ \n\nJust thinking about this place makes my mouth water!!! \n\nThe Atmosphere just puts me in another time ... the interior/exterior.... the staffing attire... the music.... uh its great... \n\nthe service is nice... they are very nice, out going and attentive... but give you your space... its perfect.... \n\nthe food was awesome!!! i had a burger... OMG i couldn't even finish it, it almost felt criminal...it was sooo good! and their fries are yummy too... \ni have this insane obsession of eating almost everything with BBQ sauce and usually i would pass on ordering it in most places because... well it always tastes funny or really watery... but in case you looove BBQ sauce to... it was great! lol \n\nThe pricing on their menu is a pricier than Denny's.... but not by much, and the shake up in our reg Dennys routine is defiantly worth it :)", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6K_MWvTKWtp8TJgzWWcZSA", "review_id": "KDWlOrkoa45jL1XODn9ppQ", "text": "This quaint little diner is a delight at a great price. I had their burgers which are large and their breakfast which is great.\n\nIt's a good size meal of a moderate price. Just don't put money in the juke box at the table. It doesn't work.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 9, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "uTc1puvwUpFYryEHo4DNaA", "review_id": "L-9SBDYQHPMTB7GRyMZ-JA", "text": "Mmmmmm \n\nMy roommate and i showed up around 8pm.... it was pretty busy.... \nbut we were seated right away.. and our waitress.. Barbie Doll (according to her name tag) was so nice! \n\nmy roommate had a pumpkin shake... AMAZING!!!! also had the biscuits and gravy with eggs and bacon... she didn't like it all to much.. (shes a very picky eater) the B&G would have tasted better to me if they didn't put paprika over if... \n\nI had their Hound Dog... a pretty nice sized hot dog, the bun toasted... and you could add on chili, cheese or sour kraut!!! I had extra sour kraut and mustard on it! :) mmmm hit the spot... and their Fri's are sooo yummy!! and their BBQ sauce is super good too :) \n\nwe both decided to have a slice of their cheesecake.... I had strawberry topping.. it was alright.. i wish they had had cherry toppings... mmm.. but this cheesecake was amazing!!!!!!!!! so creamy and a really nice sized piece ... i cannot wait to have it again!! :) \n\nBarbie Doll was very attentive and helpful... no where near annoying... at all!! i loved it... and all the other waiters that passed by were lovely as well.. all smiles.. but not the fake kinds... i liked it..", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ry48Bta6spNowOkiMNC_xg", "review_id": "ryB61pZAISKdhvUGZna35Q", "text": "The Fifties, the Food, The Music\n\nService 1 of five stars\nCleanliness .8 of 1 star\nDecor 1 of 1 star\nFood 1.3 of 2 stars\n\n9/10/2009\n\nIf you want a rock and roll feeling with your burger, fries and shake, come on by. Reading some of the other reviews, I see some people have not liked 5 and Diner. It is open 24 hours, the menu is freshly upgraded with two or three new items and prices to keep the place in business. There are  more of this chain in the Phoenix area, but this is our favorite and has been here many years. Or weekends, various kinds of hotrodders bring their cars by for a visit, there is indoor and outdoor seating.   The strawberry shakes, enough for two has lots or real strawberry mixed in.  Bring your quarters and dollars, load up the jukebox, meet Minnie Mouse the waitress, or Dagwood the waiter and enjoy your eating and people-watching 5 and Diner experience\n\nMore pics:\n\nhttp://local.yahoo.com/info-19995192-5-diner-phoenix;_ylt=AvHXiPh7vWIpRsQHvFwjAGaHNcIF;_ylv=3?csz=Phoenix%2C+AZ", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fTo1Nf5hXSZqPC_qkvXlrg", "review_id": "4aSvdI5GXTngtlvcgBg8RQ", "text": "Good food, attentive service. \n\nI had the waffle breakfast and it was delicious, really delicious. Everything on my plate was cooked to perfection and I felt all warm and fuzzy inside. \n\nMy partner in eating crime went for the chicken fried steak - and was very pleased. I stole a bite or two and it was really good, the gravy was top notch - and isn't that what life is really all about?!", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bmDivXQy-KB4_dPIS9ZA8w", "review_id": "pj8P3WZb2Ub_Fh30-hKAhQ", "text": "The employees at this location are sooo nice! Even when it's super busy they are still very friendly. My favorite thing about this place is it's open 24 hours! If you want breakfast for dinner or a milkshake at midnight you can have it! My fiancee enjoys their french dip sandwich whereas I always try something different. I just had dental work and have been eating like a senior citizen, so I opted for the mac n cheese. It was warm and gooey with a crunchy cheese topping- a great comfort food. Late at night this place is especially fun because of the people watching.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qF5lwvN_9tlBIRc3LLxXVQ", "review_id": "Jp7dwjb1F06xsLhJb4ti0w", "text": "We stopped by here after a meeting with a business client:\n\nWhat I liked:\n- great teriyaki chicken sandwich!!! had it with a cherry Coke and seasoned fries!\n-coworker had a sandwich, easily substituted with veggie patty, very helpful.\n-great server, very friendly, she referred to us as \"big wigs\", probably cuz I was wearing a sportcoat.\n\nReminds me of Mel's or Ruby's, but larger menu. Would definitely come back here, the fries are addictive!!!", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4vECjx1eQSWCHfM3ZSbrNA", "review_id": "EAh1ekZfLlshHhthzYAErQ", "text": "I've only been there at lunch time and it takes forever to get a seat, but the food is good.  The waitresses look like they have more work and tables than they should have and are always 'hurried'.  \n\nDarn good BLTs though!", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "L6uz4WwrkfZhxTKz2fBnpg", "review_id": "nREI5SXQbTlT4AYeru1Ybg", "text": "I've been here a few times before and each time I ordered THE BEST HOT DOG I'VE EVER HAD!\n\nIt's called the FRANCHEESE. What is the \"Francheese,\" you ask? Well, it's a simple hot dog injected with cheese, topped with cheese, and served on a toasted bun. Simple enough, yes?\nSeriously, it's delicious!\n\nAlong side that, I also ordered a side of a newly discovered favorite of mine (which I initially discovered here my first time): Wet Fries.\nWhat are \"wet fries,\" you ask? \nWet fries are french fries topped with a brown gravy.\nMost people thing \"Ew, that's gross,\" but think about it for a minute. What are french fries? Mashed potatoes. What typically goes on mashed potatoes? Gravy! It's perfect enough to work, right? (Just as my similarly strange love for ketchup chips)\nWell, it's an east coast thing, or so I hear (though I had trouble finding it most of the places I went on the east coast).\n\nRegardless, the two items I've listed above made for an incredibly excellent meal the few times I got to order it.\n\nNow, why on earth would I give a 3 stars on one of my top favorite meals?\nBecause I went back a few months ago (Mind you, I live 6 hours away from the nearest 5&Diner) and they had entirely REMOVED the Francheese from their menu and it's not just this franchise, it was all of them that I contacted. They all got rid of their cheese injection machine and now my favorite dog is nowhere to be found.\n\n5&Diner has potential to be a five star restaurant if they would only just bring back the Francheese [Please!]\n\nThat aside, they still carry the delicious \"wet fries.\" They also have delicious ice in their drinks (I like ice that has more air bubbles in them because it just break really easily in your mouth. Give it a shot, great ice.\n\nThe service is okay. They don't come by all the time to fill up your drink, unfortunately, and sometimes they let you sit for too long waiting to order or for a bill, but I'm never in a rush because I typically go there passed midnight.\n\nAnd, best of all, most of them are open 24 hours and they have a pretty sweet diner theme with juke boxes and all the works.\n\nIf you could all help me, maybe we can coerce them into bringing back the Francheese. Haha.\nThat'd definitely help me change my review back to a 5-star.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vyFYFsQMkHkN3vw5jPuCZw", "review_id": "1AmW4xruE_ZJ4VVPEP9gxA", "text": "Arriving gives the overall feeling of an amusement park, there in the, not too far, distance is a playground of food items, wrapped in a costumed, stainless steel, 50's style \"shell\". The Eggs-Benedict was good (better then my recipe), i know i'm on vacation, even for the day, when i'm eating eggs-benedict ! Hash browns were crispy (not always easy in short order) the staff calls them out verbally to kitchen so there can keep up as well as put out a fast, \"impeccable spud\". Our server's name was Elly-Mae, and I think I believe her name tag, but the uniform requirements make it tenuous. Milkshake-exceptional, service -good to great, Building/Diner- awesome, bathroom-tiny (but a must see)and follow-thru on theme-thorough .", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vN06s-pMCiYvI6hmg27H2A", "review_id": "_QFcYElzsZ7tsiuv2QgOuA", "text": "Great place to go when everything else is closed. The food was a thumbs up, my omelet was very small but a great tasting. I also tried some of my dads waffle and it was the best. that's not all, my mom's biscut & gravy was definitely the best!!!!  And on top of that the waiter was very nice plus he gave us comment on my dad's rocky shirt and said \" this man still got it \" and he made sure we were happy by coming by when we were served asking us to have a malt but we were fine and we loved it anyways without a malt . I highly recommend this dinner to friends & family even the press", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hGitwL2Ixiq3C6mJyQrlPw", "review_id": "gNlb9tp7JhPgAMLb8XlWmw", "text": "Ordered Chicken Fried Steak for my free birthday meal. That probably shows my foodie ignorance, as who knows what meat is tucked in that fried, breaded coating with gravy. The whole plate was worse than I remember chow hall food when I was in the military. I sent the iced tea (probably another poor choice) back.\n\n\"How was everything?\" the cashier asked when I left. \n\n\"Free,\" I said.\n\n\"Oh good, glad you enjoyed it.\" \n\nI let it go.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Zx65wFmML-6Wp54d0EXrwA", "review_id": "UKSWw69B2B8_kjrZZzHXiQ", "text": "Last night I was part of a group of 15  that gathered on the patio at 5 & diner to enjoy the good food  and the beautiful weather.\n\nAs usual the service was outstanding and the friendly staff went out of their way to show they appreciated our business.\n\nLooking for a place that serves breakfast any time of the day or  night?  You've found a home here.\n\nThis is excellent, low cost, traditional diner food.  I love the type of music that is always playing in the background.  This is one of the few places to eat on the patio where you are far enough away from the street.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GbrAfTKITx41kJaSdyz4Wg", "review_id": "-WaRabEdisy-Vp8NYqfauA", "text": "Earlier this month I was in Phoenix visiting my brother-in-law.  In trying to find a decent place for breakfast, he recommended 5 and Diner, saying it is as close to an old school diner out west.  While the food there, wasn't bad, it wasn't great either.  Adding to the mediocre food was the incredibly slow service.  All in all, it is an okay place for breakfast, but that is about it.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H04_wADPTjn-5ULBGTN84A", "review_id": "2h6W11B6plcYl5PBLmO5Fg", "text": "Good milkshakes! Real ice cream. Serving size good enough for two.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eVq6OT3R-nRnZDfmtX9aOQ", "review_id": "kbyX8x7qG_FuYIc-IbT1gg", "text": "After a concert my friend and I went here for a late night bite.  The atmosphere was fun and I liked the 50s themed box car decor.\n\nThe service was nice and friendly and we both thoroughly enjoyed our milkshakes.  He ordered the macaroni and cheese which came with a side salad and I ordered a chicken sandwich.  The portions were generous and the quality of the food was about standard diner fare.\n\nI would definitely recommend this restaurant if you're looking for a quaint sit down place with decent food that is open 24 hours.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S0pUSu8UmUxPaYR03KqX0g", "review_id": "n1Hpik7tEC8DkCt0tltvkQ", "text": "Ok, so the reason why i am giving this place such a low score is mainly because they take themselves for granted waaaay too much. I was looking for a diner for a long time and when i saw it from the road i thought: oh this should be fun!!. oh well, 45 dollars for 2 entrees is waaay too much. plus the food was not fantastic, the service was soo arogant and the overall feel was like the were all saing: come on, you know you love it.. which immediately turned my off...\n\nhope you have a better experience\n\ngood luck", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DghMl81bONCh5ELnrgn4Fw", "review_id": "8bS12o8TCs9zpuPyGBqh9Q", "text": "Service was great. It seems like everything was marinated in oil then deep fried. Kinda turned my stomach. Then topping it all off with a chocolate and strawberry shake wasn't the smartest idea. I like how the waitresses dress in their cute 60's dresses and that the diner is in one big RV. I guess that made up for the mediocre food.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wiqyTpHUG3diuTXcdqjlsg", "review_id": "7zXAiGjna9T0g4XpDTxMXw", "text": "The food quality is just above Denny's IMO.  The burgers are cooked to order, so that's a nice touch.  And the onion rings are awesome.  So are the milk shakes.  Ambiance won the 4th star - very retro diner.  Wait staff was oustanding also, careful to keep our sodas topped off and quick to get us what we needed.  And, yes, for a Sunday morning, the joint was beyond busy.  A little on the pricey side for a family of 5 plus 1 visitor; the $4 milkshakes didn't help with that at all.  We'd consider visiting again, if only because they're open 24 hours.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "azj8vFl7JuSyHqamSVhd4A", "review_id": "AmR8lwDnQLcd3sTgfRscLw", "text": "Ate here with my people for lunch a couple of weeks ago.   They were slammed, but a table opened up just as we walked in so we were seated immediately.  I had an albacore tuna melt with fries and a lemonade, and my wife had a burger with onion rings and a cherry coke.  The food was very good, hot, and served quickly.  Our waiter was prompt & friendly.  \n\nCute 50's atmosphere, but it interested me how many security cameras are mounted throughout the place.  It's not a large joint, but there are 4 or 5 video cameras in there for some reason.  \n\nMy only complaint is the pricing. I was expecting a burger in a \"5 & Diner\" to be $5 or $6.  It was $9.  This is greasy comfort food -- and good greasy comfort food at that -- but that's just too pricey for greasy comfort food, especially in this type of setting.\n\nI would have given this place 4 stars if we hadn't ended up spending over $40 for lunch for 2 (2 sandwiches with fries/rings, 2 drinks + a milkshake to go for my wife).  This lunch was worth $25.  No more.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Yk37VAp452K7FwHWd1rrQw", "review_id": "MTZkVjBNwHZ729p0IqOkAg", "text": "The chipotle eggs benedict was EXCELLENT. If I had a bigger stomach, I would have eaten all of it.  The sauce was amazing, and it had cilantro.\n\nEverything is better with cilantro.\n\nService was good and friendly. \n\nThis place seemed a little more cramped than other locations I've been to.  Getting to the bathroom and getting out of the bathroom here is like an obstacle course.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K5oJ9aQth_Ltg3Awgjy-wA", "review_id": "A3UQlNKct8G4tKucKRpFpg", "text": "I definitely found my next fav restaurant! I came here last week with my friend and I was already excited before I entered, they had apple pie on the menu so that was a plus for me!\n\nI enjoyed the decor of the restaurant. It had a 1950s theme and the waiters even dressed up to go along with it. \n\nWe started out by having southwestern egg rolls, which was delicious! The dip that came with it was great too.\n\nOur waiter was very quirky, which made our experience interesting in a good way. I ordered their sloppy joe meal that was their special of the day. I must admit that it was a good quality sloppy joe, even if that seems like an oxymoron. Afterwards I had apple pie a la mode that was good and flaky. \n\nI will be visiting again and again, 5 & Diner has won me over!", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nbofxFWHORebBHh10OgYLA", "review_id": "JAZx1ZTdTFUYQpbZkqt7QQ", "text": "Maybe I'm ordering the wrong stuff, but I've *always* been disappointed in the grub at 5&Diner... The service was STELLAR and I really do like the ability to dine Al-Fresco at 3am, but does everything need to be soaked in butter flavored crisco??? ughghg.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2U1l902B6fJ9lx77-l6q2w", "review_id": "w_gGmlOamnRsYoCbwxJovg", "text": "Whenever I find myself hungry at 2am (which happens more often than I'd care to admit), my first inclination is to head here.  If you can hit it before the after-bar crowd gets there, it's a much better scene. Anything minus loud drunk people being obnoxious is a plus in my opinion.\n\nThe 50s style is fun and fabulous in its own way (jukeboxes - sweet!), the staff and clientele are decidedly queer (which is good because so am I) and there's no lack of personality.  There seems to be one ornery waitress who has no problem telling folks where they can go, but perhaps that's her being \"in character\" ... or something.  Happily our favorite server \"Spinner\" usually scoops us up when we come in and takes very good care of us. Drinks never go empty and my dining companion's cherry Mr. Pibb always gets extra cherry just the way he likes it (and Spinner's been known to bring 2 because he finishes them quickly) and new black tea gets brewed when I walk in.  It really is the little things and being remembered that make the difference between good and great.\n\nThe food is hearty and portions are decent, though it's a tad bit pricey, but at 2am it's worth it to not have to do it myself.  Their meatloaf sandwich is awesome (minus the garlic mushrooms for me, but I don't eat mushrooms) and the Hot Pastrami and Reuben are equally tasty. Even the turkey dinner hit the spot one night (despite the mushrooms in the stuffing - and for me that's saying something). My late-night dining companion (who was born in the wrong era and should have been a \"greaser\") raves about the eggs bennedict.  He has tried several different variations on this including the chipotle style and liked them all. He is also huge on the shakes - the orange creamsicle is his favorite. We have literally come here just for a shake - they're that good. They even have a PB&J shake. Not sure that's for me, but it sure is interesting that it's an option. Thick and delicious and served with the metal cup on the side with the extras - 2 straws upon request, just like it used to be when life was (supposedly) simpler. Almost makes me want a poodle skirt and a pair of saddle shoes (and my virginity back ... well  maybe not).\n\nSince this late night experience is a fun outing or field trip for me, the speed of service is inconsequential. The atmosphere is fun and the service is consistently great (Thanks Spinner!). Not much to be done about loud obnoxious drunk people except to avoid the post-bar rush if possible. But who can blame the barflies - 5 & Diner is the best place open at that hour. Period.\n\nI have to say I've never visited in daylight hours, but the dog-friendly patio is a nice touch - not that I have a dog, but I'm an animal lover in general and I think there should be places where dogs are welcomed.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gIqWui2rv_z1CqQC9Pxabw", "review_id": "3KKLgI8jyPwlIkUIDvbU8Q", "text": "I hadn't eaten here in 8 years or more (since my days of bar closing~), but I decided to again, on a Monday night @ 9:30 pm.  Just AWFUL.  Waited more than 30 minutes for our food, then my salad came out WITH our dinners.  Chicken friend steak ok, but smothered in bad gravy...mashed potatoes might have been okay, but also ruined with a lot of BAD gravy.  The corn was crunchy-mushy.  I chose the fish & chips, which I feel should only be advertised with big window paint, if it's edible, I literally couldn't eat it...but the fries weren't bad.  The waitress said sorry for the wait, only one cook & he was slammed, but we were terribly disappointed.  I can't believe this place is still open, with so many good resturants holding on & stil more, popping up.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CgsVdvkEAC3aQnQEFOl2hg", "review_id": "tG8fwX9u2SCZG6oRAMQfPg", "text": "There isn't very many places open in Phoenix past 10pm for a bite to eat. \nThis diner is open 24 hours and I've been here twice so far. It's a great place to go to get a snack or dessert after the movies or going out. \nI've only tried a few things here so far and liked everything. I've tried the hot fudge brownie sundae, chili cheese fries, and the appetizer sampler plate. \nAll there were pretty good. It hit the spot when I was craving dessert and something greasy. yum! I've heard that the wet fries are pretty good too. It sounds gross but I've heard from two different people that I should give it a try. So, maybe next time!", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bEp3ZMXTnd2nDrAsGkN7DA", "review_id": "Di3PTJXsE9V0N2_tgho9Qw", "text": "This place is nothing to write home about. It is about as good as Denny's. \nFries are not so great. Burger was ok.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aTi0NVrcPJWbN6jAsJVcAw", "review_id": "i-cHD7e3t9HE8LmTr41H0Q", "text": "This cute food joint is one of many 5 & Diner locations in the Phoenix area, though I understand this is the original location, and the only location open 24 hours. It has a cute 50s-motif going on, from the booths to the bar to the music to the little jukeboxes on some tables to the waitresses' poodle skirts. \n\nThe menu has breakfast items, entrees, a burger/sandwich section and salads. The BLT was pretty awesome for such a staple item. Prices are very affordable. \n\nThe outside patio has umbrellas and cool mist!", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zGz5NI4sscO4_6YYH-qVtA", "review_id": "rl1D3Hsc4jwsEauUmAv-jA", "text": "So you already know it's a 50's diner with outdoor seating, and we're in the time of year now where sitting outside late night is nice especially after the club. I've come here a lot with friends late night, and the food was always scrumptious and service excellent, but after last night I MUST PROTEST.\n\nI ordered the Bourbon BBQ Wings, a promising title appealing to my tastes exactly. They arrive with a generous bowl of ranch and a few stalks of celery. I know most people don't eat the celery, maybe that's why, so I guess carrots were out of the question.\n\nTHE WINGS WERE FROM BABY CHICKENS!!!\nI was shocked. some of them (both sections) were not 1.5 inches long, I swear. The sauce was yummy BUT I'M ANGRY ABOUT THE WING SIZE!!!! \n\nCome on 5& Diner, you're better than Long Wong's, ACT LIKE IT and serve up goodness on all fronts!\n(See my scathing review on them as well.) I want so much to write a glowing review here but NO.\n\nSo my friend got the Southwestern eggrolls. They were sliced open diagonally and nicely presented on the plate. I tried one, and eventually my friend let me have the last 2. They were hard and irritating to eat, and tasted fine for tourists as it reminded me of Rubio's or Arriba's standard. I think Jack In The Box could've put out a better product overall.\n\nAnother friend got the chicken quesedilla.\nAlthough I didn't taste it, presentation looked nice with the pico and guac on the side. The quesedillas were a good size and thickness. My friend took half of it home.\n\nI can recommend the burgers, onion rings, and breakfasts.\n\nPrices went up a couple of years ago to an average $9.49 for a burger plate, and slightly less for appetizers and other things. Service is always good, but don't go if you're in a hurry and the place is packed.\n\nBOTTOM LINE.... choose wisely. Last night I chose.... POORLY.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "BFszBctDv_D8ANq5ylhUHA", "text": "Stopped into this noisy, screwy rail car (style?) diner this morning, for my first ever 5 & Diner experience.  The car sides are all decked out with '50s photos & other memorabilia, & you request matching jukebox music to play along, from the tableside extension (remote) at your booth.\n\nSo \"5\" here was busy, even though it should have been the slow, late morning hour.  I ordered a \"Frank's Jack Burger\" ($8.99) & a salad ($.99).  My table service from \"Pebbles\" was excellent, & my BIG, delicious salad arrived pretty soon.  Then at the appropriate time, here came my burger.  OMG, it was HUGE!!  This feast on a bun was easily the biggest hamburger I've ever eaten, loaded up with a half pound of great-tasting hamburger, plus jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, bacon, cole slaw, mayo, & barbecue sauce!\n\nThis theme restaurant is loud & kitschy, unless you dine outside in the popular patio area, with its umbrella covered tables.  I'm an inside diner, & prefer a slightly more peaceful atmosphere, so Black Bear Diner, for example, beats this one by a little bit for me.  With that said, you'll find good service here & big delicious meals, so go ahead & jump in your '57 Nomad & whip over here, 'cause you might just find this place TOTALLY BITCHEN!!     :-))", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7jHPdM3Ol-h3GqgkafaDSQ", "review_id": "sxghepAnRBUtpX81nFteMA", "text": "Worst diner ever! The food is subpar, my wife got a blt and the lettuce was literally rotten, not a little discolored but ROTTEN! I ordered coffee and I dunno I expect my coffee at the beginning of the meal, the waitress didn't bother to bring it until she brought the food. Tried to her flag down for a refill I must have been invisible because she was ignoring us like a french waiter. So I had to go inside and get my own coffee. Dont waste your time at this shithole, they stay open on name recognition alone. I know many people will say best malts ever, good food but I will venture to say they are wrapped up in the nostalgia. Waste of money, waste of time, waste of space. Burn it down and build a parking lot, or a dennys at least I could get a cup of coffee. I will not go back, ever.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Vdo-igLES0OVEqiOyiQMeQ", "review_id": "OTo_zxtpYWS7feKQL0oiDA", "text": "We bring the dogs on the patio and the servers are great and friendly with the dogs, and they seem to like us humans too.  Service is always kind and friendly, always get compliments on the dogs from other customers.  This is a really nice place for breakfast.\n\nI like the Eggs Benedict, the dogs highly recommend the double smoked ham!", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8SbEPoRdirwEtj8P5DxFWg", "review_id": "DIc9mmMN0YYkUsuCsL8-Tw", "text": "Foid is great. Service is great. Love this place. Will be back often.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fRZXobLihqxFncLjlP0LqA", "review_id": "L3Ai5IoSPDAvcMyNOUY6zQ", "text": "Good service good food beautiful weather to enjoy outside =)", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pkgYy4PBrVCT6H0sILmTvA", "review_id": "qygzI_tXZPkP07r2VD-Q5w", "text": "Yeah, that was a $15 breakfast, that felt like a 6.99 breakfast. I have nostalgic feelings toward 5 & diner, so I'll probably still go here from time to time, but really it's not that good. \n\nI got an omelet that wasn't very memorable, the juke box ate our quarters.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fy64dq8l5iHNZ3cpYShjng", "review_id": "SeoD58dd-B3o1H5APrqtnw", "text": "PERFECT burger & fries. Only four stars because the service was a little slower than I would have liked, but the food was worth the wait.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "k4-6lakq7t3kCgbvPxcuvg", "review_id": "9FvC-wLzLsGFtpdHOtHIUw", "text": "Our family LOVES 5 & Diner.  I have two little boys who are 5 and 7 and they get so excited to go to 5 & Diner and put quarters in the miniature jukebox at the table and wear the paper 5 & Diner caps they get with their color-on menu and crayons.  \n\nI love the service and the ambience.  It's easy to imagine I'm transported back to the 1950's when my own parents were in high school and times seemed simpler...even though I doubt they were actually any simpler.\n\nI remember coming to 5 & Diner in the wee hours of the night after my friends and I left the nightclubs back in the early 1990's.  We'd sit in the booth wearing our black leather jackets and fashionable club attire, and pound down cigarettes (you could still smoke in there then, but not now...THANK GOODNESS) and drink cup after cup of hot coffee while devouring plates of strawberry covered waffles and heaps of bacon.  (Those were the days.)  \n\nAnyway, I took the family last weekend and was surprised that they recently changed their menu and the dinner entree I was looking forward to ordering was gone.  (Major bummer.)   It looked like they changed the whole menu since my last visit and I'm still not sure I love the new menu, it'll take a couple of more visits before I have a verdict on that...I know for sure if they got rid of their eggs benedict I'll be scarred for life!\n\nYou need to go to 5 & Diner if you are into nostalgia, it's a wonderful place with great service that makes me wistful for a time that came and went a full 20 years before I was even born.  \n\nNow lets just see if the new menu sucks or not...", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "v8vNquA6KmUUfoJG_2Bozw", "review_id": "IDP-bnFCZEDkzEKlmvRknA", "text": "I love old timey diners, and 5 & Diner definitely fit the bill. They had classic '50's decor, jukeboxes on all the tables, and all the servers wore uniforms. \n\nI came in for dessert one night, not wanting to go back to my hotel room. I debated between a few options, but went with the Diner Split. The fried banana sold me. The split also had strawberries, chocolate, vanilla and strawberry ice creams, whipped cream, and was topped with a marachino cherry. \n\nThere was no way I could eat the whole thing (it would be great for 2 or 3 people to share). So I enjoyed as much as I could, making sure I got ALL of the banana.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-69HRk_D8Hq3Ki1cagvDcA", "review_id": "KGtgv54TNVu6RMoTekJv9A", "text": "Visited this place with a friend. i used a entertainment coupon for buy one menu item with two drinks and get 1 menu item free. I got the Guacamole Burger with fries. $9.99... The burger tasted much better than the Carl's Jr. Guacamole burger.\n\n The female servers looked good in their 50's style dresses. very hot looking. :)\n\n Fast service and good food. Try this restaurant, you will enjoy the food and the view of the female servers. lol", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5NLqZwFgOMQh_uDIQBWiYw", "review_id": "CA1q7Slyi7hrJ5CnCvsh8A", "text": "Candy took care of us....ALL 15 of us!\nOur Saturday night biking group showed up and Candy professionally and friendly took care of all.  We ate outside as the weather was terrific at past 8 pm.  \nThanks Candy, hope to make it back again, soon.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "8dbRf1UsWp2ktXHZ6Zv06w", "review_id": "0FxJ8jjogXRvjCbfuAOucw", "text": "Who doesn't like greasy diner food after a night of drinking! I know I do!! Friend and I wound up down at the 5 & Diner off 16th st, and man it was like close to 2am and this place was popping, people sitting outside, people on the inside made me think what the heck are all the folks doing up this late, then just shrugged my shoulders and found a table to sit at. \n\nI ordered a steak bombsomethinganother omelet, which was a steak omelet that had peppers, onions, cheese and eggs served with hash browns and English muffin, man I love English muffins!  The omelet was good, I of course loaded it with hot sauce cuz it needed heat. But it was good diner food and just what I wanted!\n\nThe staff was friendly, service was fast and the entire time I was there, there was a steady flow of people coming and going, I guess this 5 & Diner is the spot to go!\n\nYes I had a fun Friday night.......i do love my weekends!", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JW9m7KU5QAESEWv4OKBHSA", "review_id": "1EWyPT6hmj7xHmmtwBbq5A", "text": "Omg this place is so fun they have great food and shakes i wanted to shimmy to the music", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zVhHunHzvgWAOhxgf7PlJw", "review_id": "apAoWoiz8t3m9ZCP0c-WVg", "text": "All 5 & Diners are not equal. This location is one of my favorites--they just seem to go the extra mile. It doesn't matter what time of day I stop in...middle of a weekday, after midnight on a weekend...the place is friendly and busy. There is another closer to my house, but this location wins my heart every time. Another bonus? Their table side jukeboxes actually work. \n\nOur most recent visit  was for post-fireworks dessert. We finally tried the new menu. The Waffle Wonder was a hit. Half a waffle (by the way this location's waffles are superior to all others) covered in cinnamon sugar, vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup, and caramel. It tasted like a supercharged churro. So yummy. My friend got the Diner Split which might seem run-of-the-mill, but it had a large scoop each of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream, with all the requisite sauces plus a deep fried banana. Yep, you heard right, deep-fried freakin' banana. I had a chocolate malted and could not have been happier.\n\nNext time you need a great way to cap off a late downtown night, check this place out.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2vVqrI3o2pGrpLXecbkQCw", "review_id": "U_Obf1Bv4M52jNtwFs-h9w", "text": "Great 50's diner! We went for breakfast this morning before our roadtrip back to CA. It was packed (as expected). We were sat in 15 min. \nService was fast, friendly and this staff WORKS! Everyone was constantly on the move. \nFood was served quickly! We ordered the Cali omelet and the French toast. Both were flavorful and completely devoured!\nIt's cute, kitschy, and your typical 50's diner. However their tabletop juke box selection is more extensive than I've seen anywhere else.\nI'd love to come back again sometime for that middle-of-the-night belly bomb! Stay tuned...", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_Lz4b5QL0K8ndeyz2vxslA", "review_id": "S3bWrlDaBAZqx2LJPW924A", "text": "I have friends that I meet there once a month for a delicious greasy spoon breakfast and these guys never disappoint.  I am a breakfast maven so love their hash browns most of all.  If I'm feeling a little decadent, I order a side of gravy with them.  It's really nice to sit outside during the cooler months and have some fries and a shake too!", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "XWOXih7lbsoIKg8EVjZrSw", "review_id": "gIM8wbDHp9nloB-OHipTlg", "text": "*Businesses do have bad days, I'm very aware of that* experienced Saturday Morning 9/22/12 approx 11a\n\nI already felt weird meeting my date at a 50s diner, being black, because back then blks/whts didn't even sit together, but I quickly got over that LOL\n\nThe design of the restaurant is pretty neat, a pink trailer. & inside, the booths are pretty retro. The menu is more extensive than one might think. I was overwhelmed by the choices.\n\nI went with lunch during breakfast time. Ordered a chicken fried chicken w/mashed potatoes and a bowl of fruit.\n\nI ordered apple juice, at first they told me the machine was broken so I took cranberry juice as a substitute but before I could drink that, they brought me the apple juice and swiftly took the cranberry away. This was odd to me because if the cranberry juice is already poured, and I've put my straw in it, are you just taking it and throwing it down the sink? & if you're doing that, you should just leave it for me, but whatever I was happy they had the apple juice.\n\nThe waitresses that I encountered were nice enough. I was glad they had some color in the establishment, just makes me feel more comfortable (hispanic-descent waitress).\n\nMy order came, just as I ordered it and it looked good. I always start with my fruit, as I'm eating it and enjoying it, I get to a cantaloupe piece and WHOOMP! There It Is!! There's a dead fly in my fruit cup. I showed my date and he swiftly decided we were leaving. By this time, we'd both enjoyed some sips of our drinks and our food had just been delivered and he was waiting on some butter for his pancakes. I was a little reluctant to leave because I was just so hungry.\n\nBut you can't give business to an establishment when there is a bug on your plate.\n\nWe showed the waitress who apologized and discarded my plate, however when they noticed we were leaving, they said have a great day! I mean, I don't know what else they could've said. It's not like we would've accepted a voucher to return or something because we wouldn't. But it's not the waitresses' fault, whoever prepared the fruit should've rinsed it, problem averted. I'm sure it's a nice place, however I had a bad experience so it's doomsday. They won't lose sleep over it, I wouldn't have been a regular anyway", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ea0QvMihI7UmWBrYUy0sYw", "review_id": "EEIDO60p3JeVwC0Co2X7jA", "text": "A heaping scoop of cold mashed potatoes slathered with LAME sauce is how I would classify this dinner!\n\nI've read some of the other reviews on this particular establishment, and will agree with the one that says that businesses sometimes have bad days.  It would appear that this business is having more than their fair share these days.\n\nThere were 5 of us, including one fairly easy to please 10 year old.  First it took the server the better part of a half an hour to acknowledge that we were sitting on the patio in high 80 degree weather with no beverages.... IN THE DESERT!!!  C'mon.  Once we ordered I just assumed that everything would remedy itself.  It was only the beginning.\n\nWhen the food was delivered (along with the appetizer that we ordered) it was cold and not even close to what we ordered.  Picture it... a \"hot\" roast beef open faced sandwich, which I asked for a substitution of french fries for the mashed potatoes (not a major request) and the bread was cold and soggy because it sat in the window forever.  When I asked to have it made to it's menu specifications AKA HOT, they took it back and threw it in the microwave and returned the plate to me as I sent it back to the kitchen.  How do I know that?  Well, you know what happens when you put bread in the microwave?  It's gets hard and stale, a texture that once you experience you won't soon forget.\n\nWhen we told the waitress that \"tonight isn't a good night for us here I guess\".  Her response was \"It is for me too\".  Server Rule #1 - NEVER MAKE YOUR PROBLEM, THEIR PROBLEM!\n\nEnter the \"Manager\".  I do have to give points for the manager standing in front of us and taking her lumps.  I have to take away points for never making an offer to take anything off the bill.  You have to remember that I sent my food back and declined an offer for anything else.\n\nIf any of the restaurant staff reads this review, please take one thing away from it... You can work wonders by L-I-S-T-E-N-I-N-G and NOT MAKING EXCUSES!!  If the kitchen truly was the problem, they needed to step it up!!  If the waitress couldn't handle the number of people she was waiting on, you should have replaced her or reduced her section.  I only say this because we noted that she was waiting on a huge party of 15 people, us and several others (and I don't think she was experienced enough to even handle two tables).\n\nReady for dessert?  One of the waitresses was wearing a cute black skirt uniform dress.  Apparently she was having issues with her shoes or socks because she bent over to readjust them.  I bet you know what's coming next.... What's rule #1 when wearing a skirt ladies??  Don't bend over in your skirt when your standing three steps above the people below you, because they will surely see whatch-yo Mama gave ya!!\n\nIn closing, do I think this was meant to be four star dining? NO.  Do I think that we deserved as much attention as anyone else there tonight? ABSOLUTELY.  Did we catch them on a bad night?  PROBABLY.  Will I go back and give them a second and final opportunity to improve upon this bad experience?  YOU BETCHYA!!\n\nGood luck here, and I hope your experience is better than ours was.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yCQzLCRSA72SDe-LtrBRCg", "review_id": "GPDrwFej3cyehhnBn0uYEQ", "text": "Very cool place Great food...Great Breakfast...just a nice place to hand out at night...Old school Diner....:)))", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "raMSkwLdZ-kFea1fTY_-Ew", "review_id": "2MrNtmcUatB4iqeCglYDAA", "text": "About the only thing I can eat is the potatoes.  That said, I've tried other there while \"cheating\" like their omelettes.  I am not impressed.  How can anyone be impressed with processed cheese and greasy gobs of hash browns???  ick.  Next time, I'm lobbying for Waffle House.  Plus, the last time I was there, I was recovering from surgery and in a wheelchair.  The person at the front taking names and seating people was downright rude.  Yes, she was young and ignorant, but she still acted badly.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DfVhEfh6KUxHrDbs57zYGg", "review_id": "bhid3027xwQ56sKMBxf9eQ", "text": "Not only was the food mediocre, but the staff was slow, unknowledgeable and incompetent (although very nice, so sorry about that guys). \nFirst of all, I have celiac or in lamens terms, I can't eat anything with gluten (wheat, oats, rye, barley) in it. So here I am at this kinda cute (kinda dumpy) diner with my boyfriend and I ask to see the allergen menu. So they come out with a packet with like 8 point font after a about a long wait, lovely. Then, our server takes about 15 minutes to ask us what we want...I ordered my meal, and substituded mashed potatoes for a side in order to keep gluten free. Just to be sure however, I asked our server if the potatoes are freshly made, she said YES. \nWell, I eat one bite of mashed potatoes and minutes later I am sick. So I went to the front to ask somebody, and three of the staff members sit there and argue about wether or not the potatoes are fresh and the kitchen is literally RIGHT BEHIND THEM! Hello, just turn around and ask! \nFinally, as I'm about to puke (sorry if that's TMI) one of them says \"there's our manager go ask her.\" Uh, rude. So I do and she informs me that they are in fact not freshly made, they come in a package and probably do contain wheat contrary to the gluten free menu. So of course, my boyfriend and I pack up our food really quick, I tell her they basically just poisoned me and her response was to pay at the front. Awesome. Needless to say I will not be going back there ever again. \nWhat can I say that's positive about this place...(honeslty I'm not typically a negative person!) Well, they do look 50's, I'm sure it would be great place to take kids, and although I have a bad taste in my mouth about them not giving a crap that I just ate something I'm basically allergic to, they are friendly. So there, hope you enjoyed a small ray of sunlight in this negative review...", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HtLIKSlKoKoxv86ozIIX7w", "review_id": "oodv43eH4VS0gRJOD7DwsA", "text": "They're food used to be excellent, now it's just good.  What made it excellent was the hashbrowns, they were these huge freshly cut pieces and were AMAZING!  The hashbrowns and the toast were the reason my wife and I kept coming back.  But recently they started using some packaged hashbrowns, and they're just awful.  \n\nBring back the old hashbrowns!", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JCc1Mx2atgH63SJr-DJ1Vw", "review_id": "Jw21MDcMkUFKIgdpohE4yw", "text": "Burgers are great (except for the turkey burger, that was pretty bad), waffles are great, pancakes are so-so at best.\n\nEasy and fun atmosphere.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9zuPDV5lge3dBTtYOHYvJQ", "review_id": "uR0MfLHCXcxvE2Aeh0iWFw", "text": "This place is great, Always clean and busy. They work as a team to take care of their guest. We enjoy coming here, mostly early sunday mornings before the crowd truly hits. Have the sunday special! Trust me its a must have chipotle egg benedicts, also if you do a rewards card it will keep you coming back and you'll save a couple bucks. We only come for breakfast, so it will be interesting to try late night...I guess on Fridays they have like old historic cars come in and stuff...lol its a neat place. We dig it.. :)", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WNCNmynlYmIkz2VeTlfVRw", "review_id": "75DRudcvhCKbt3rost_2cA", "text": "Always am waited on right away and the food comes out fast. This place is ALWAYS open, so I give them props. I even came here and ate at 5am when I couldnt sleep and the servers were not grumpy at all like at other places. Decent food, cute atmosphere. They sometimes show old movies on a projector screen in the parking lot and you can bring your dog if you eat outside.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dlHohEOrkN_9TCVLAg7g4Q", "review_id": "sQwsgCTISLd6QD-Yb458qw", "text": "Not my first time here, definitely my last.\n\nAfter clear request for hard eggs in benedict, 15 minutes goes by, eggs come out hard, but wrong benedict. PLEASE, just quickly scrape out beef and replace with fish, another 15 minutes goes by and monstrosity arrives. Clearly they re-did the muffin and fish, but same (now cold) hash browns, hollandaise (topped with a bit of new), same eggs (also cold). Complain, manager (hispanic lady) says, 'sorry, we tried'. I say the plate is an embarrasment, if you were going to take 15 minutes, you could have at least re-made whole plate. She insists they did, I ask how they managed to cut her hard eggs just like she did, layer new holly over old stuff, she insists they remade it.\n\nRestaurants screw up. Turns out waitress entered wrong model of benny, despite pleading with her to be careful. The mistake is sloppily fixed, but takes 15 minutes and they can't bother to replace 75 cents worth of hash browns and eggs. \n\nComplain to the manager, all you get is a defiant 'sorry, we tried', and absolute BS they \"remade it all\". No discount, no nothing. They did correct the price of the wrong dish choice. Big deal.\n\n5 and Diner is a diner, I don't expect 5 stars. But I don't like being lied to, particularly when the evidence is so obvious.\n\nI've been to PV Mall location as well, same cheerful staff, same cooks who don't seem to give a crap. \n\nAt best, hit and miss. I'll keep looking.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o2nvNaJR_evxCgxCG62nJQ", "review_id": "VYNtnKuPMRCBY1kZhLIbTQ", "text": "4 for service\n3 for food\n4 for being open 24 hours", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oD7Zw2IT3yvJrD4tudAcjA", "review_id": "Vwo0SJzuJ9gHI7DvJQ6IqA", "text": "I LOVE THIS PLACE!! open 24/7 great menu and amazing shakes!!!!!!!!!!\n love the theme always amazing service", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Vibtr-_DiDbwZqaxKK8SYw", "review_id": "RuV9zLYJvV3dJ3W1x8artQ", "text": "Seriously, who can complain about 24hour milkshakes and a full menu?! Great service, even at all hours of the night! Ive been coming to this location for over 10yrs and its never a disappointment! After a long absence, my boyfriend and I stopped in the other night. Sahra (sp?) was awesome! Food came in a timely manner, even though it was packed and 2am in the morning!! Service great and food was excellent!! We got a bread pudding to go and left full and happy! Love this location!! Perfect for middle of the night munchies! And the service makes it worth the extra couple of bucks! And the drive! Tip accordingly people!!", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fOfn3XczMmQ-WzLLZ_Mz0w", "review_id": "mGWkmWbCoDSOR0BThqbJOQ", "text": "A nice diner; better than Denny's.\nCan't go wrong.\nGood service service.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PgINUOMQqSpro4CF5xsziA", "review_id": "dECH6xfK5e32KAFZx7JpVQ", "text": "Always a good place. Customer service is top notch and they always check up on you even if you are sitting outside. It's a step up from Denny's to be sure. Around the same price too! This is the only 24 hr location that I know of.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9IoWmskJG2sz7hEFAfqV3g", "review_id": "oQvP0PSG11NkdQ6vRJuU5Q", "text": "Food - not so good.\n\nI've eaten here twice for breakfast.  The first time I got a basic eggs, potatoes, meat dish and it was okay.  The second time I got california eggs benedict - big mistake.  The Hollandaise sauce was disgusting, and did not look like Hollandaise.  It looked more like cheeze whiz.  I scraped it off.\n\nI wouldn't say run like the hills if you're hungry, but I also won't eat there again unless I have to.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AHLbo5YOcTOfHJll4ekTuA", "review_id": "UDkLATo66pMVstgDSybo0A", "text": "Great menu and even better drinks! What else can I say just go and see", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UqUel_4RH0abVhachI6o8g", "review_id": "lh_zpf9g5H3rb-lNsch4bA", "text": "Terrible in that my overpriced grilled cheese had 2 small pieces of cheese.  The bread was showing in many places and it would not even stay together with the melted cheese!!  When I spoke to the manager she said she would have to tell the cooperate chef??  She offered to make me another one but I was not interested.  I told her that I felt like we had been short changed on it and she just said she was sorry.  The senior menu had it with ham for $5.99 - I told the waiter that I just wanted the regular grilled cheese and he said ok.  On the bill it was $6.99!!! for two pieces of bread and 2 small pieces of cheese! ... We will not return!!", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "VCK3eQKToEkmu8jdSEbTwQ", "review_id": "9bHMKrVjJkv2PHmqHP-RwQ", "text": "The last time I ate here, the service so bad that I walked out. So here's my attempt to see if they got any better:\n\nFOOD: A-OK. Nothing special, but certainly not bad at all. I could see the kitchen from my booth, and let me tell you: The guys scrambling around in the tiny cook/prep area are cranking out the food! They move around like a blur. I rarely see such productivity any more. Thumbs up to the kitchen staff; you guys rock it out! \n\nSERVICE: Barely courteous. I think our server made eye contact once. The server was quick and attentive, which is probably more than you can expect, especially for a place like this. I will say this: The servers at this location take a lot of crap from the customers. I see and hear them too. In our server's defense we did arrive just as the Sunday church crowd was abating. I know how AWFUL the church crowd are. And I know they are usually terrible tippers. Our waiter was probably worn out by the time we got there. \n\nWill we be back? Maybe. I'm still in love with The Stand. But 5 & Diner isn't all that bad. We'll see.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D30Zx1lFfgOPsFJDA5WgTA", "review_id": "xarQcRpK7rIGu3WbclhztQ", "text": "Fulfills expectation of a diner. The reuben sandwich was pretty good. Onions rings were a little lukewarm but the fries were very fresh, hot and delicious. For a small kitchen, they really cranked out the food fast and the service was not bad.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "FAsJEfgQL7mL5mg76Z6-2w", "review_id": "JmUi6nIuqRtMP4oN_ACq4Q", "text": "Let me start by saying this place is 24 hours! Skip Denny's and go here, the food is soooo much better.\n\nI love their first Friday's every month with live rockabilly, or country, or 50's era inspired bands. There is such a mix of ages there dancing and hula hooping it is a blast! My daughter is 5 and loves going to listen to the music, dance, and hula hoop. People drive their classic cars out, I've even seen a vintage trailer there. (The Scottsdale location does this on the 3rd Friday of the month too.) \n\nThe staff here is always super nice and friendly. I have always had the best service. For a date night try splitting the turkey club sandwich (this sandwich is huge btw) and a milkshake, it will fill you both up and only cost you about $15! For the kids they are served their meal in a cool classic car (my daughter has started to collect them she likes them so much).", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_Lz4b5QL0K8ndeyz2vxslA", "review_id": "uJW8Al6YUEDZvkA0S_U8EA", "text": "I have a couple of quirky friends I meet up with once a month or so, and we just have so much fun.  I wanted a diner waffle and sausage this time, along with coffee, and it really hit the spot.  The wait staff is friendly and the food is reasonable priced...this is by no means a fine dining establishment but it's pretty hard to screw up the basics!  Definitely on the regular rotation!", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JdB61ZARmEI0uN8Uigs09A", "review_id": "bMrBP-0u5IcFtJKTfSteWQ", "text": "I am from NJ and have been going here for years. Now I actually live across the street from here and still eat here a lot. I also like the Denny's nearby but the night time crowds are a bit dicey. 5 and Diner is nostalgia but if the food was bad, I would not go. It is diner food, not for dieters unless you order only salads. I have not had a bad meal here; breakfasts 24 hours are great, specials and dinners always hit the spot. The Reubens are great, meatloaf and chicken dishes. Even the Cobb salad was good. The staff is always very cheerful, friendly and most helpful. I did research on 5 and Diner and note, 5 and Diner is now owned by a former franchisee in Massachusetts who bought out everything, LPM Holding Co. The owners have over 35 years in the restaurant and other businesses so it can only improve. There are 5 and Diners in 9 states now.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qevsZIRkvhT_stfUwbkahg", "review_id": "_hvm5b244rPbyMjqZtwQog", "text": "Great atmosphere, good food and its 24 hours", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "CYHX8nnPoqclfWSsl1JWnA", "review_id": "n4ljpAjXOPUQZ-vLI5EPpw", "text": "Lauren knows us so well. Every time were in here, she always help us. She literally ordered our food without us saying anything!!\nShe is great :)))) she's so friendly and full of energy, love her personality \n\nWe always get the vegetarian omelet. Yumm. I love this place.  Of course only at 1230 in the morning. :)", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RJXYPDGILnxWYsQ5hKqBLA", "review_id": "YV4wi0LAe7gI44x0hXm81A", "text": "Ruben sandwich was boring. Very light on meat. Chicken pot pie was very good. Nice flaky homemade crust. Fast, friendly service.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dRrkgTRSoMHXFUZFUigZUg", "review_id": "dci_3T-lfmif5EBw8Mz2SA", "text": "Good food. Excellent service. Little pricey for the quality, but the atmosphere totally makes up for that. Be prepared to share a meal. Huge servings!", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TERYbNsVh15hT4yxPAXBew", "review_id": "jbvxxj84Ilp9nR8OiW7OxQ", "text": "LOVE 5 & Diner. Especially this one! Great food, staff, and atmosphere. They were very accommodating when we had a group of 15 for my Daughters birthday. Looking foward to going back!", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "19z3TYK-S0tLQz33NIX3Gg", "review_id": "IHZzQyoc7fWxOEj-lsByJQ", "text": "This place is awesome! Ordered the Garlic Shroom Burger w kettle chips. She had the Reuben w coleslaw. We had a side of chili cheese fries. Yum!", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NK4X7VNZIX8RpGmFnDHM7A", "review_id": "_OMi8sPnY5tVkb6KdmMtew", "text": "Today is the last time I will ever order steak and eggs at the 5 & Diner.  This is the third time in a row where the steak just sucked.  Not even eatable.  The server (Carlos) is nice and does what he can but it's not enough.  Carlos told me he tells his boss but nothing changes.  Well now I'm telling whoever runs that place that your breakfast steak is not worth serving let along to pay $12 for it.  Unfortunately you will never have a chance to get me back even if you solve the problem.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LtdhQ15Y_DJu5oSPr20MbA", "review_id": "-QZwjXxc9Vu6AVzQAmA8gg", "text": "We were just in there again today and it was better than ever!  We had a burger, fries and chocolate shake.  The burger was cooked the way we wanted and everything was excellent. We've been going in there for years and it just keeps getting better.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "21YHe4qyAgi7ZE9kNys3iQ", "review_id": "FdB1Ul2k1rPA2QoM8fDGgA", "text": "Great place to eat and the service is unbelievable. My wife and son live to eat here. The bugers are awesome. Everybody should have burgers and fries for breakfast", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n-2gSytw4x3Q_rbweZnfuQ", "review_id": "lPxR0ZTHO3lcByvXwNyPdA", "text": "The service is excellent. The waitresses couldn't be any nicer. The look of the place is cool/vintage, and I hear it's the original 5 & Diner. However, the cheeseburger I ordered was soggy and the sweet potato fries were burned. As neat as this place is, I just didn't feel these items were worth the cost. Maybe next time I'll leave feeling impressed.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MHQQadI61XUbPWuQ95P4GQ", "review_id": "G6xgunpk3ibxRkocU2texQ", "text": "I've been in here when it's me and one other table. I've also been in when the place is standing room only. Either way, service is always spectacular and quick!  I'm always amazed that no matter how packed they get, those cooks on the line always pump out good food fast. \n\nWatch for coupons in your mailer. They often send out free appetizer coupons when you buy two adult entrees.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K6Y33AkDmv_CDGYqPddOEA", "review_id": "HbhVabN3G4cnJJKH53BgoQ", "text": "Great place to take the kids for a treat. A zillion kind of milkshakes :) I love the deep fried pickles and the sliders are good too. Great place for a burger and to look at memorabilia.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jvwnIG5wEjdOsqkYJgN29A", "review_id": "JFnu9vM6RBTAXn8Y2i0IfQ", "text": "Wow!  Makes Denny's like like it deserves 5 stars.\n\nMaybe I'm a food snob, but this was some of the worst breakfast food I've ever had.  I ordered an Eggs Benedict, and the sauce over it was frankly inedible.  \n\nMy wife's special scramble was equally bad.\n\nMy 7 year old son did like his kid's meal.\n\nThis place has two things going for it:  an incredible nostalgic setting/rooms, and good to great service.  Both of those are 5 stars.\n\nBut if the food is terrible... it's hard to outweigh them.  It really was a soft underhanded pitch I made to them... all they had to do was deliver food in the ballpark of Denny's and I would have been happy as a clam.  \n\nBut they didn't, and I won't be back.  Damn shame.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OTzKm7EdzApXr1PrMRGe8g", "review_id": "gvisfG9Q9yfrl0Ylo2LSgw", "text": "Very fun little place!  A real diner a large step above a \"Denny's\" type diner.  I had a cookies and cream shake that was delicious (I love when they give you the metal tin with the \"left overs\" that don't fit in the glass).  Sourdough French toast with just the right amount of cinnamon really hit the spot.  Very friendly waitress made us laugh.  Can't ask for anything more, the outdoor seating was fun and the inside was decorated very fun with records and classic car pictures, etc.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lMPTQT0jf6-S7AxhMoOZzQ", "review_id": "2BxzQ6HdQ3HiGR2C2mP2VQ", "text": "Regular 50's diner. The food is good and the service is usually good. Small place. Only neg is if your in a wheelchair- you're sitting outside.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n5FkwoBnBESxX-fAlHAUTQ", "review_id": "i4pNJ15ZL9DNhDb2-2ZG7g", "text": "So dirty!!! Hair in our food three visits in a row and everything you order is saturated and butter or oil. No thank you! Especially not with Snooze, Luci's  and Daily Dose so close. Time to revamp!!", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IGkoathSlJmIOBDGo9vUZg", "review_id": "ULIn3CId4So1TPCAZydWYg", "text": "I haven't reviewed this place yet?  My mistake.  Looks like I wrote a tip back around September of 2011, only to ignore this place until now.\n\nThis ain't gourmet dining, but everything from the hot dogs to the french toast is comfort food, 24/7.  Every time I go here, it's just plain fun.\n\nAfter a night of dancing at one of the clubs downtown, there's usually two choices for wee morning hour eats--Jenny's and here.  This place is more original and cool, and there are more food choices available.  You know, you've been boppin' your body to beats for hours, you're like a zombie, but you're still hungry.  This is the perfect place.  They'll have a seat for you ready.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aOFGoRqStaoxiTnnN0liWQ", "review_id": "MRQKiOmUGldTnFUxHaZ3tg", "text": "About 3 weeks ago, I had breakfast at 5&Diner with a colleague, we rarely have a day off together.  It was perfect.  PERFECT!  3 eggs, over medium, and I mean they were perfectly cooked \"medium\", best hashed browns I've had since the Aristocrat in Boulder, awesome!\n\nWent back two weeks ago, ordered the same the same menu; the food came up so quickly, it had to have been just sitting there, an overcook, whatever, it wasn't \"fresh\".  I know this much for sure: it wasn't nearly as good as the first visit.\n\nToday, a late breakfast, I enter about 10:55am and I get the last table.  Now, I've been in the restaurant business and when the hostess fucking apologizes to the waitress for sitting the single patron at the last table, I'm already a little pissed.\n\nI tell the server I heard that comment and \"...I'll TRY to be a good little patron\", kiss my ass.  I order right away, so probably close to 11:00am.  At 11:36, I give her a HUGE EYE-ROLL, \"where is my food\" and she say's she'll check.    She'll check?\n\n[I want to take a moment to talk about CONSISTENCY.  If a restaurant is so prompt so as to have served me almost instantly on my prior visit, you cannot justify a 36-minute PLUS wait for any reason.  More on the \"reason\" why the order was so late in a moment]\n\nI said, \"no thank you.  Allow me to pay for the coffee and OJ and I'll be on my way\".  The server was nice, mgt said no chg for the beverages -- thank you and there shouldn't have been a chg -- I even said to her, \"It's not your fault.  I have no cash, I'll come back with a tip.\"  Which I would have done had she not said, \"...it was the 'extra crispy' on the hashed browns.\"  In other words, my order was 20 minutes late because I wanted extra crispy hashed browns.  BALDERDASH!  THAT'S B.S\n\nLast, TOO MANY FLIES!  GET A PEST-STRIP. SOMETHING!\n\nI'll never come back.  Ever.", "business_id": "GpK9MeUjEd7rwhejG2ykww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "88qE1h2QqGRluTJf9Ui5mQ", "review_id": "02rDL8xZf2ziRGQ8z8A7-A", "text": "Not a very good place at all.  Be very careful of this place as they tack on all kinds of move-out charges.  They make you show a receipt that the apartment has been \"professionally cleaned\" when move out.  I had my neighbor clean the place as she did an exceptional job.  Because she is not a registered cleaning company, they charged me $130 for not having a registered company clean the apartment.  Also, make sure that you pay rent before the first of the month if it falls on a holiday.  They charged me $75 for not paying them on time because they were closed on the first of the month.  Because they decided to close on the first, they charged other tenants and I $75 for supposedly paying late.  Be very careful if you decide to live at this apartment complex.", "business_id": "Mq4W0508ZwUHN7nWND7dqw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eupgpQ5yhSYnJypPJDVSjA", "review_id": "PZhRa8o4snv60Q6D7S-8YA", "text": "You get what you pay for at the colonnade garden apartments.  I moved in December 2009 and left December 2011. When I first moved in I was able to get a really good deal on my rent, the manager staff was nice and they always tried to help whenever there was a problem.  Also, they handle all of the utilities and you just paid them when you paid your rent. The only problem was that the maintenance staff was kind of shitty.  Then in middle of 2010 the management company was switched and that is when the fun started.  The leasing office staff is unintelligent, slow, and rude. It was a struggle to get them to do anything or to give me the information that I wanted.  Then they decided to change the way they handle the utilities, and they started to charge 20% more.  Then when the time came to decide if I was going to resign or not, they were not able to give me my renewal rate before I had to give my two month notice.  They told me not to worry and that they would not hold me to it because of their slowness.  So, when they finally gave me to renewal rate I decide to not to resign and to give my notice. They then proceeded to tell me that I did not give them the two-month notice that they required and that turn into a lovely discussion.  Lastly, I finally got my final bill for my remaining balance on my account on January 7 and they wrote that they wanted the payment by January 5th; the envelope was postmarked January 5th.  I would have to say that I am glad I got out when I did.  The colonnade gardens were cheap apartments and were in OK shape, but if you can afford a little bit more I would advice you to find a nice place.", "business_id": "Mq4W0508ZwUHN7nWND7dqw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s6HC2kx5s_xRLhMPcm_7PQ", "review_id": "uq5qWQuhPy6IBgcIUdFf6A", "text": "I've been a resident of this \"beautiful\" community for three years.  Three years too many.  I have dealt with several unbecoming situations in this complex including a used condom taped to my door, a combative leasing staff, being walked in on naked by contractors this company has hired.  Dirty grounds over run with stray cats and cigarette butts.  Save yourself the application fee and RUN!!!  This place is horrible and I can't wait until my lease is up so I can be done with this living hell.  I have been startled awake many times in the night having to call the police due to domestic violence issues.  So much, so that the police dispatcher knows my voice!  Management gave a \"devil may care\" attitude regarding such a dangerous situation.  For your safety and health, DO NOT RENT HERE!  DO NOT MAKE THESE PEOPLE ANY RICHER!!!", "business_id": "Mq4W0508ZwUHN7nWND7dqw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cLAts5bVpFlc1yeuXng0qQ", "review_id": "DwUgC_b5lHINPLOtXvqejg", "text": "I'm giving this place one star because yelp doesn't have a half star or no star option.  I lived there for five years.  Now, one might suspect that, well, you lived there five years, you must've loved it!  Oh nay, my friends.  Nay.\n\nI lived there at first, because it was honestly the cheapest place I could find that was in a decent location.  I then was locked into lease agreements I couldn't get out of unless I paid up the wazoo. I will say, being just two minutes from The Biltmore IS quite nice.  However, the apartments themselves... absolutely dreadful.  \n\nIn the time I lived there, the management changed hands at LEAST once... perhaps twice.  Anyway, when a change was made, somehow, for some reason, the prices raised as well.  Surprising, as no changes were made to ANY part of ANY apartment home, in ANY section of the complex.  But, I digress...\n\nThe place in infested.  I found tons of cockroaches, and finally in the middle of one night, a scorpion.  THAT about did it for me.  And even after numerous phone calls, letters, visiting personally, etc. to tell management about the infestation problems, I NEVER got responses, and the issues were NEVER addressed.  \n\nTHEN there's the whole matter of the air conditioning... see, they control when, during the year, you may USE your air conditioning.  And they don't like to let you use it for some reason.  So when it reaches temps of over 90 degrees in late March/early April, which, by the way, means it gets to over 100 degrees INSIDE the apartment, and you complain and complain and complain about it being unfit to reside in... you are not responded to directly.  Instead, they attach a note to everyone's door saying \"we're happy to report you can use your air conditioning in 2-4 weeks!\" ...REALLY??\n\nIn addition to THAT!... once able to use said air conditioning, it started leaking, causing water damage to the ceiling, and causing me to have to use a bucket to catch the river of water falling from the ceiling.  After calling their \"emergency\" line numerous times, I would get someone to show up and \"fix\" it.  About a week later, it would start again.  Same procedure.  That probably happened 8 times within 4 months.  By the time I moved out, it still wasn't fixed.  Even after they cut a hole in the ceiling (which they forgot about as the hole was still there three weeks later and I had to physically go to the office and tell them the work wasn't finished), then patched it with \"new\" ceiling... still leaked.  Still had water damage.\n\nThen there's the plumbing.  The kitchen sink would, approximately every 3 months, start to flood and back up into my kitchen.  Mind you, I am a single girl.  Who barely even USES any appliances in her kitchen.  And there would be rotten food that backed up that I had never HAD in my kitchen to begin with... the pipe was connected with the apartment next door.  It was disgusting. This happened so many times, I began to start all my phone conversations/messages to them with \"it's me again!\"\n\nThe management is slow, rude, uncaring, and only out to squeeze every red cent from you they possibly can.  They're probably STILL after me to pay something.  This is THE worst possible place anyone can live.  It's shameful.  This place makes me physically angry.  But I did learn something from them.  You have to watch out for yourself.  And if you're living in a place that is literally UN-liveable, you should find legal ways to get out of it.  Do not let this place happen to you.", "business_id": "Mq4W0508ZwUHN7nWND7dqw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1qGZmkIjFzmdrPyvIStX1w", "review_id": "GpQSHn99Ol5Uc2zpFQljtw", "text": "I just resigned my lease earlier this month for another year. I really regret my decision to stay. In the year I have lived here I have had nothing but problems mostly with maintenance but lately with the leasing office. I've had maintenance in my apartment without permission and without living notice they were even there or that they fixed the problem. With the leasing office the lost one of my money orders from June and beginning of October I was made aware of a past due amount on my account. When the leasing office confirmed they did not cash that money order I was told I had to pay to retrieve my money and I was only offered sorry this was a mistake made from previous management. This place could care less about their residents, they have no clue how to run their office and the people who work there are constantly changing therefore no one knows what to do. I would never recommend this as a place to live to anyone.", "business_id": "Mq4W0508ZwUHN7nWND7dqw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "ZXXNfqQfydJFLAqBtzwM-Q", "review_id": "ii7BOPx6Ebwz_m8U9AuSUA", "text": "I just came back from the candle lighting ceremony at my church for my Greek Orthodox Easter. So Xristos Anesti to all the Orthodox Christians out there. Right before midnight, the church goes black and we all have our candles ready. Then each of our candles gets lit from the person next to us until everyone has a lit candle. The ceremony is so beautiful that I started crying. At that moment when we celebrate Christ rising, I feel so spiritual and close to him. I felt something pass through my body. Another year, another Easter, another beautiful ceremony. Xristos Anesti kai Xronia Polla.", "business_id": "BUL_RnfnXoOhMYvLUYJn7w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "owposE-EYZZlbzEhMvTVvQ", "review_id": "9Azby81mVP-q37SYf6xvIA", "text": "Perhaps the most beautiful church in Phoenix.  The Greeks have a reputation of being a loud, friendly bunch, and this church prooved the point.  The greeter at the door asked if we were familair with the Orthodox, and offered a prayer book tohelpus follow the service.  Being raised in the Eastern Catholic Church, and Baptised Russian Orthodox, I know a little about the church, so his help was unneeded, but greatly appreciated.  The Choir is magnificent, the Priest LOUD AND CLEAR in his chanting, and the whole atmoshpere is great.  Go some Sunday, and see what worship should be!", "business_id": "BUL_RnfnXoOhMYvLUYJn7w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7F-DVLnGmC5hHPUVfSfxDw", "review_id": "zTqXNebBstEQM0dt_7_iqQ", "text": "I run past my Church when I run along the Canal so I thought I should review this beautiful place of worship. As a member of the Catholic and Greek Orthodox Faith, I'm very proud to attend Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral. I always feel such a spiritual connection as soon I walk in. The greeters always make me feel at home with their welcome smiles. This Church by far has the best Members/Congregation. \n\nXristos Anesti celebrations always bring me to the verge of joyous tears so if you're a person of Faith and want to try something different, I highly recommend their Easter Celebration services.", "business_id": "BUL_RnfnXoOhMYvLUYJn7w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cBp-0jy9Sd3AqLvMdiGAJw", "review_id": "Ca6C95HAItOmvc-QAdFhhA", "text": "This place is legit. I've been going to these guys for years. They always have a fresh and varied supply and they offer quality. This is a small family-owned business and they know many of their customers on a first name basis. I highly recommend this place to anyone who is keeps, or would like to keep, fish.", "business_id": "XTe76gbHIFkPvHuaU4SS6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3MSa_fdxgsaY9yF9vqmeUg", "review_id": "Jt1Fk0jQUks0RThLcKjDOA", "text": "Very nice. Clean and so friendly. Nice to see another fish shop that cares about how the tanks look.", "business_id": "XTe76gbHIFkPvHuaU4SS6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Of50-b8ZDT2JWsh7PLWObQ", "review_id": "v5M1lI3b0pG5wnSW4uRuGQ", "text": "Have been going to this store since 2005. I love it! The tanks are always spotless and the fish look healthy. Their prices are very reasonable and their Catalina water is the least expensive I have found. Everytime we go in we find something cool for our tank :)", "business_id": "XTe76gbHIFkPvHuaU4SS6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GTEMileSlrSCcNb2y_T5xA", "review_id": "kX7_s006IyFZawfP88Xfnw", "text": "I have been to most of the local fish stores and this is one of my favorites. Its owned by a great couple who do  a fantastic job of keeping a nice clean storefront.  The Livestock is always healthy and they have lots of dry goods as well. On 2 occasions they were out of stock on something and they ordered it for me and it was there in about 2 days.  If you want REALLY good friendly service this is the place to shop, its only the owners who work here and they want your business so they go above and beyond to treat you well. They are more focused on salt water and fresh water fish, they have a small coral section and hopefully soon they will get more. They have been around for quite a while and i can see why, they give great service !", "business_id": "XTe76gbHIFkPvHuaU4SS6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "1u_jzMe9q3rHLUr8wb_GdA", "review_id": "ivoOzuM3zwjbcBLnTDcxpA", "text": "I am have been looking for a local, clean and friendly aquarium shop and I found it :) The owner is so nice and passionate about customer service and her fish which is awesome! She was very helpful about some of the problems I have been having with my betta friends and offered several solutions. In addition, she showed me around and helped me pick out another tank that I will be starting with her help and expertise. I would definitely recommend this store to any of my friends and everything  was very clean and well organized etc. with lots of varieties of products!", "business_id": "XTe76gbHIFkPvHuaU4SS6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "shQRZoFo79gGoir5ikKjMA", "review_id": "LZkW-3_ZP5nFxhmHbAKOZQ", "text": "I've finally entered the world of Salt Water fish so it's time to review a couple different stores. Fins & Friends is a nice little store in North Phoenix that caters to both salt and fresh water fish. I went in looking specifically for salt water this time and was impressed by their prices compared to the other options around town and their tanks were immaculate and well labeled (a big problem at some other local stores). They had a wide variety of products and live rock as well and it was all fairly priced. \nMy one issue with the store was the fresh water section. The tanks were a mess and their live plants were a joke. They also sell dyed fish which is unnecessary. \nOverall it's a fairly good store, but not as nice as a few others like Aqua Touch and Aquarium Arts, two stores that put as much effort into their fresh water animals as they do their marine.", "business_id": "XTe76gbHIFkPvHuaU4SS6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dSwsoG_nyllvcPWj4ulIBA", "review_id": "ghOQOZ-lOWaDDpD8gwnkUQ", "text": "Great service and prices. This is where I buy my water because its the cheapest in phoenix (even the Catalina). Fish are also healthy", "business_id": "XTe76gbHIFkPvHuaU4SS6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XQQUBUlwe7f7MAED1e5Tdw", "review_id": "SDB23yE-F5Ch44J0gHVnQA", "text": "Clean, friendly, competitively priced. \nLisa and Mark go the extra mile to ensure healthy livestock and excellent customer service with honesty, warmth and humor. \nOther stores in the valley are over priced and pretentious. Not here. \nCustomers are treated like friends and no question is too stupid. Special orders are not a problem.\nI would shop here every day if I could.  \nTry Fins And Friends. You won't be disappointed.", "business_id": "XTe76gbHIFkPvHuaU4SS6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_CqFiqRtltyla08VndhBrQ", "review_id": "6zGAuVRHMOJ3VGOr1sX1jg", "text": "Super friendly staff and incredibly helpful. Every tank is labeled and you cannot miss the price or type of fish. Got everything I needed for my new buddy Nuke LaLoosh just on my lunchbreak.", "business_id": "XTe76gbHIFkPvHuaU4SS6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pof2lBk-jb0isWR1XymI0Q", "review_id": "cx_2LcuDdhcs15yyQ9fmMQ", "text": "I've shopped here before. Overpriced livestock & fish supplies. Customer service was not that great. Petco has better pricing on supplies and good selection of reasonably priced freshwater, live rock & saltwater livestock.", "business_id": "XTe76gbHIFkPvHuaU4SS6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O_OeNRmgpxexovvDX_RkfA", "review_id": "9fuMVuQ8l1CgSa0ykn9Grg", "text": "I love this place, they always have  good fish at great prices and I have never had a prob with them.. Kind heart ed owners .. See ya soon", "business_id": "XTe76gbHIFkPvHuaU4SS6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F9NM9hDWNTfPG7eWhEc7pg", "review_id": "1FFfFBbrCuI-fOM7Jh3cMQ", "text": "I visit this place quite often to stock my Catalina Saltwater and Freshwater RO supplies since they have the best prices in the city. The staff are sooooo awesome, are very helpful and knowlwdable. I believe it's family owned and operated. What sets this part from other fish stores is the cleanliness and the customer experience. From the moment you walk in you feel invited, not afraid to ask questions and look around. The saltwater livestock is an okay selection but best of all are very healthy and come with a guarantee. I will continue to frequent this store!", "business_id": "XTe76gbHIFkPvHuaU4SS6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "shQRZoFo79gGoir5ikKjMA", "review_id": "u3nyhh6jd0ZcKQwkhe5LGQ", "text": "A year later I think it is important to update my initial review. I've bought salt water fish from many stores around the valley, from Mesa to Surprise and none have fared as well as those purchased from Fins & Friends. The fish I bought on my first visit to the store are still doing well a year later, yet I've had trouble with every other fish I've bought anywhere else. For example, last week I bought a Lawnmower Blenny at a competing store and a File Fish from Fins & Friends. Introduced exactly the same way, the blenny died within two days and the file fish is doing great. Of course, Fins & Friends offers a fair return policy for dead fish while the other store offers no compensation.\nThey have a wide variety of healthy stock that is priced fairly. In addition, you can get a discount by visiting the website first and printing a coupon. I can't say it any stronger than I will be buying all my fish from Fins & Friends from now on.", "business_id": "XTe76gbHIFkPvHuaU4SS6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Vfawc4GmJxEcT8PpMqh80w", "review_id": "1TCaybJRSeXnUgx0HcS4qw", "text": "Nice owners got an emerald crab here and he's still doing good nice selection of fish too", "business_id": "XTe76gbHIFkPvHuaU4SS6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "mqELWLgzXtcQDCxY60Xkyg", "review_id": "UAHRSn1A2M9c3YHG7zRfhQ", "text": "I got to give this location \"5\" stars. Every time I visit I am always greeted the moment I walk through the door. Plus everyone is always so helpful. I stopped by yesterday real quick to grab some shoe insoles. The gentleman who greeted me was very nice. He got me in and out very quick and thanked me for coming in. I am always impressed with this location. By the way this store is always so neat and clean. It sure does \"pay more to payless!\"", "business_id": "hBk6L5mFMpI3RrbfRKBbpA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "IhcTLLWKS6ZiNyIX9oQQPQ", "review_id": "caXqwStWyikQmAtpS_2vDg", "text": "Yes, I agree with Alicia.  I always receive friendly and genuine service at this Payless.  The employees are very kind hearted and seem to enjoy thier jobs.", "business_id": "hBk6L5mFMpI3RrbfRKBbpA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "E5qFR0RBQBoXx8FbrOkdbw", "review_id": "ZQLencMS_VyaILb9_PaLRg", "text": "After shopping at almost every other shoe store in the area, Payless was the only one that had shoes in my daughter's size that 1) fit well 2) she liked and 3) didn't cost me $60 a pair.  \n\nThey are holding up better than her Stride Rite shoes, too.", "business_id": "hBk6L5mFMpI3RrbfRKBbpA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TrUXcCegsVzgZ1zmTmKzcg", "review_id": "XutynXslQZdCLE80U94Zcg", "text": "Pinnacle At Towne Center raised rent $200 per month our second year living in the complex.", "business_id": "Ws7LLesA9z_E1I9HVqbedw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "el_BsZHqhCZK_VG27TyPBA", "review_id": "XISL-Sdm3U3jG7NjpzbjMA", "text": "I've been living here for about 3 months now, and everything has been great - no complaints. The apartment is nice - aside from the tiny washer/dryer, everything is perfect. The 3-story layout is nice to keep the noise down - you can occasionally hear neighbors if their TV or music is up too loud, but since the bedroom is on the 3rd floor, noise from the neighbor's 2nd floor is never a problem.\n\nThe fitness center has got a nice selection of machines and weights. The pool area is a nice place to relax. The business center has helped me out when I needed a late-night photocopy.\n\nThe office is open until 6 (7 on Thursdays), so that's convenient. And the couple times I needed to put in a maintenance request, it was easy to book online, and they were taken care of the next day - no hassle at all.", "business_id": "Ws7LLesA9z_E1I9HVqbedw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2_HfgANoSydelB2FSExqWw", "review_id": "_2ZTQIyeUNsUvnm55WEHzg", "text": "Don't let online pictures fool you! I was looking for an apartment in the area& looked here because it's a very convenient location. This community looks attractive until you visit and look a little closer. The buildings are in poor condition and the inside of what we saw is even worse. Very outdated, odd color of counter tops, very cheap cabinets, stucco appeared to have water damage, and just an over all very cheap looking place. For the price they are asking there are several better options in the area. 2 stars for the friendly staff who I imagine have to hustle to get people to move in.", "business_id": "Ws7LLesA9z_E1I9HVqbedw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EEsYi_yEGWADkWJxkkWcYg", "review_id": "-VswZc78lM1Ar24zaWTmjg", "text": "This is by far one best McDonalds I've ever been to!\n\nFrench Fries are always fresh & HOT, drive through is always fast, special orders are completed by the time I get to the final window, and the most important thing - my order is always correct when I get home or to the office.\n\nDrive through is open 24 hours for those late night cravings.\n\nThey even have a charging station for your electric vehicle and a large indoor playground for the kids.", "business_id": "74NT13vpDleoNrkxQdEpsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "pQbyx3VDl52eGR2mKd7Qag", "review_id": "iueZ8Ar8fMVk6p3b_hDDKg", "text": "Now this is one fancy treat! I went to this mcdonalds late saturday night and almost blew out my britches from the terrible burger king the night before when I realized how good the golden arche's prices treat ya! With the cost of gas more than your neighbors flapjack its hard to imagine how they cram all that chicken in each nuggy and keep it only a dollar to add on to ANY combo meal. 5 stars!", "business_id": "74NT13vpDleoNrkxQdEpsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YHoiq8jTSzjiALoSIoi0jg", "review_id": "ndXxAQggzcBNuJf7wZsy_Q", "text": "Ok, I'm not gonna lie.  I feel a bit silly reviewing a McDonalds, but you have to give credit where it's due.  The five stars goes to the morning crew.  There have been many mornings where i have been hungry on the way to work, so i succumb to the temptation of the golden arches.\nI used to be intimidated if there are four or five cars in line.  Not at this place.  And not only are they SUPER fast, it's ALWAYS fresh and delicious.  I'll often pick up egg and cheese mcmuffins for some of my coworkers and we all agree.  They must have magic elves in the kitchen because these are the best mcmuffins e.v.e.r.  \nI also think they must have some sort of mind control device that causes your time to speed up while their time slows down, because on more than one occasion, I've barely had to stop my car because there they are, window open, beverage and bag in hand, smile and \"have a nice day\" on their lips.  \nThe pm crew leaves a bit to to be desired, but the morning crew has me at hello.", "business_id": "74NT13vpDleoNrkxQdEpsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XXVfsLunIiz3xDeK17aHFQ", "review_id": "zDasSB9g7YbidVZZ-fhcXg", "text": "I'm a social worker who visits homes in central Phoenix and this is my go to McDonald's when I need a cheap coffee or if I need to use the bathroom. This is the cleanest/safest McDonald's in the area and I never hesitate to stay here to do work if I'm feeling too cheap to hit up Starbucks. I've encountered the occasional weirdo, but I don't feel too bad when a non-weirdo is sitting on the other side of me. There are also TVs that usually play CNN or FOX (not sure). It's nice to hear the news while I'm sitting inside doing case notes! Highly recommend this location!", "business_id": "74NT13vpDleoNrkxQdEpsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pzhe1xUjM7BcbhyAtJpvrQ", "review_id": "klgU1evRB8BuSAD-FAg5dg", "text": "Worst McD's in the world wide Franchise!!! I live down the road and they consistently serve old, soggy fries!  The workers consistently sound irritable and commonly get your order wrong.  I usually would not waste my time reviewing a McD's but after 10+ visits to this McD's I am thoroughly dissatisfied.  Do your self a favor and drive down the road to the next McD.  Especially if you want hot, fresh, crispy McDonald's Fries!", "business_id": "74NT13vpDleoNrkxQdEpsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "m5JOM5okVoB7-CodGxytdg", "text": "Occasionally I just feel like going out for just basic breakfast, i come to this particular MacDonald's.  It's a place to have a big breakfast and watch some of the interesting people that you now are regulars among others. It's always clean and the service pretty quick. it's by no means and exciting venue!   is okay for what it is.  I am not a big breakfast eater so it serves the purpose when I am in that particular mood.\n\nWhen I am traveling I often go to a MacDonald's for breakfast.  I usually need to eat something and can count on pretty standard fare and a decent price.  If it's just before catching a plane in the morning, a Greek meal that I might prefer first thing in the morning might not set well at takeoff as a big breakfast..", "business_id": "74NT13vpDleoNrkxQdEpsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vBUh8Ip4wwBtx1HNjCdusQ", "review_id": "otUiRp8nJLWwkq-DqtJV2g", "text": "This McDonalds is terrible \nThey want to nickel and dime u for everything now they are even trying to charge for expresso in  their Ice Mochas which should come with a set amount as they always did \nManagement sucks they always screw up at this location \nWe will not return which is unfortunate because its right around the corner from where we work and are regular customers", "business_id": "74NT13vpDleoNrkxQdEpsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MalcJPNr2KiNRoEFiG3o6A", "review_id": "Rokrq5l3SOzc_iTOvG_S8w", "text": "I come here when my fiance who is pregnant craves french fries after having extreme food aversion to anything we try to eat at home. Usually it is pretty quick even though there are lines in the drive-thru as usual.\n\nI decided to Yelp this place today though because it is either extreme coincidence or racism that occurs each time I go. I honestly don't care either way, but I think it is interesting to report..\n\nI am a Caucasian adult male, and I commonly have African American adult males ringing me up or handing me the GIANT bag for the one order of french fries. Every single time so far they avoid looking at me, don't ask me if I need anything or any questions, and beyond that they literally do not say a WORD. Even when I say 'thank you' before I leave it is ignored.\n\nToday though, which is also why I wanted to write a review, FOR THE FIRST TIME, I was asked if I wanted ketchup, and my fiance didn't want any, but I was glad that someone thought about how they never give you anything, not even salt, on the side, and wanted to make sure the order was okay. The funniest joke about this was that he was an older Caucasian adult male. He even responded when I said 'thank you'. That is what made the difference of treatment stand out to me. I always assume fast food workers won't say a word, but this particular experience painted a weird picture over the different visits.\n\nI wish I would have asked his name. I think people deserve credit for doing things like that, it is exhausting to have to keep that energy with every customer all day.", "business_id": "74NT13vpDleoNrkxQdEpsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7tS6MivPbhPMZn9BDCstyA", "review_id": "_BHs7LsSDaXeEH8n0FAMKw", "text": "It is so unhealthy and gross! the chicken there isn't even real. YUCK!!!", "business_id": "74NT13vpDleoNrkxQdEpsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CuS8YswQrvcfz2l3TKP6vQ", "review_id": "i7zS-57_fnrJaVssO5SFug", "text": "The staff is friendly and always make sure ur order is right. The food is done very fast and it taste great.", "business_id": "74NT13vpDleoNrkxQdEpsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SDL5dm4xJcVz3sXAWtiLsQ", "review_id": "AbzxRG9x_BxddPWCMOatQQ", "text": "Slow. Wrong order and didn't ask if i wanted cream and sugar. Saw one guy walking around aimlessly looking at the register. Wont be coming back.", "business_id": "74NT13vpDleoNrkxQdEpsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gI4K9HiRGqsWRnpQ5x5F-A", "review_id": "-3jZaqKuNxe2_Obf1qn-kA", "text": "I went to this restaurant, located in Scottsdale, thinking that it would be a big deal. Well, I hadn't seen the little \"$\" sign earlier and arrived there discovering that the raving is on point.  The fries were great. The burgers churned out by the dozen with amazing consistency.  I guess the owners name is Ronald and he's an odd looking fellow...maybe European as he looked a little eccentric to be American.  I'll definitely be back and hope to meet the owner and chef.", "business_id": "74NT13vpDleoNrkxQdEpsQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "nYfCOP4XUre5o6IvJGZRwg", "text": "In the days before Last Chance, my dad loved Marshall's. It had all of the name brand items that didn't get picked up, presumably, or did and just didn't sell. \n\nNeedless to say, they have all newer but plenty of pretty awful things there. The redeemers are around, if you're lucky, or if you wear a fringe size. You can find good jeans there marked down to half or a third of the original price but the challenge is always finding the right size. \n\nMy advice is to pass through Last Chance first, then, if you don't have any look finding what you're looking for, stop by Marshall's before heading to Dillard's or Nordstrom for the real deal.", "business_id": "5A_vuyESZFU9eCArpVfJCw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "z--SAmECJseqH6UYUM4e0w", "text": "Marshall's Rocks.\n\nI love coming by here to pick up any house stuff, stationary, decorations, wrapping supplies like gift bags, fancy soaps-- just a bunch of stuff I don't NEED but like to BUY.\n\nThe shoe department is sad but the clothes are a great deal and lots of variety, you just have to go looking thru everything.  SO if you have the time, it's worth it.  But basically I purchase house stuff and crap I don't need and then I go home and look at it all and wonder why I just spent all this money of \"stuff\"-- but I get the shopping rush at a bargain price. What more can you ask for?", "business_id": "5A_vuyESZFU9eCArpVfJCw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "anaD7V8vo16qYKdBURuiKw", "review_id": "O-5vweD5lw5-TF6dzaE6PQ", "text": "1 star for manager Bill who proudly proclaimed that, \"as a manager, my job is not to make decisions for people but to enforce the company policy.\" - WOW! Thanks Bill! You're a real winner, and really helpful to boot.\n\n5 stars for the Store Manager Dave who apparently shares a different view of what being a manager means. Thanks to him, I'll definitely return at some point in the future!", "business_id": "5A_vuyESZFU9eCArpVfJCw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aTi0NVrcPJWbN6jAsJVcAw", "review_id": "1-oAY1Kx92TpuZlFhtgkHg", "text": "Even in another city, Marshalls doesn't disappoint. I needed something suitable other than a purse to take to the baseball game -- I wanted one of those cinch-backpacks and thought I'd be able to find one here. Sure enough, and for $4 too!! \n\nOtherwise, it's your typical Marshalls, though this one is much cleaner than most others I've shopped. The home furnishings section seems to be larger than some other stores too. \n\nThis store is in a good location on Camelback near where it intersects with N 16th Street.", "business_id": "5A_vuyESZFU9eCArpVfJCw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "cRyNICH0mhjxagvSyVr60Q", "review_id": "0OfoPRc63xybD_43qnxkRQ", "text": "I like coming to Marshalls when looking to save a few $$ off brand name clothes, accessories, and house hold items. They always seem to have a clearance rack that brings cost down on their shirts, shorts, pants, etc even more so than their normal value prices. They're great for picking up new work out clothes about 1/2 the cost that you would down the street at Sports Authority. I've never bought shoes here, but they're decent prices also.\n\nMost of the items they carry are last years styles, which most people wouldn't really care or notice. I like to swing by here and last chance when I'm in the discount shopping mood, you can usually find at least one or two things that work for you.\n\nHappy Shopping my friends!", "business_id": "5A_vuyESZFU9eCArpVfJCw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "-vRFUY8ixuNniCCNVvmkRQ", "review_id": "asDj0iF5Sf48hktf3ZpTIA", "text": "Im obsessed with finding a great deal and I am a label whore... haha \nbut really, its one of my favorite place to get coffee, and other nicknacks at a great price! yeah, so you may have to dig to find what you are looking for but in my eyes shopping it self is an adventure- so enjoy the treasure hunt!", "business_id": "5A_vuyESZFU9eCArpVfJCw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Aaafbip-U2aeTXbvinBLiA", "review_id": "IQUnUX12LvyhDI8SPKhnNA", "text": "I like coming into this store.  It's clean and always has great selection and deals.  However, me and a friend of mine went late one night to shop and I ended up finding great deals.  So I spent about $50 that night.  I walked out and my friend asked what did I get.  Well I didn't have everything in the bags so I went back inside to get it from the cashier.  The first cashier or maybe she was a manager saw me and I told her I just walked out and noticed that I was missing items.  She basically accused me of not telling the truth, gave me a dirty look like I was a thief and really didn't want help.  So I made my way back to the cashier who also denied that she had the bag and again accused me of lying since I walked out.  I think they felt I would make a scene which I would've because I was telling the truth and plus they were going to be closing within 15 minutes and there was a line!  THEN giggling the cashier, she pulls the bag from the bottom shelf by her...she totally knew that she had it and she herself was lying. I have a feeling this isn't the first time they've tried this with people. So watch your bags!   And I've worked in retail, really lame employees and actions that night.", "business_id": "5A_vuyESZFU9eCArpVfJCw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "36EGeUpdSLBmfFd4zpjXGQ", "review_id": "Hk3W9zrkeHZi1lnseNswyg", "text": "This is beginning to become one of my spots in the Valley to shop. I can always count on finding a good deal on brand name items at this location. The stock is always on point...and they really have some cute \"inspired \" pieces too. This location seems to have a better selection, maybe because its the \"Biltmore\", but nonetheless, I love this spot, and recently put my boyfriend on to this spot too, and he seems to favor it as well!!! I always leave smiling, happy that I stopped thru.", "business_id": "5A_vuyESZFU9eCArpVfJCw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "c-hv-FImXaBssSnfbxdOrQ", "review_id": "BtLUSNgimC-yCqjB5VeHYQ", "text": "A great place to find deals on good clothes. This location is not as organized - or clean - as some others, but it is decent and has awesome deals. I have no issues shopping here.", "business_id": "5A_vuyESZFU9eCArpVfJCw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dji-3ZSLA33ndPPYT0p7BA", "review_id": "F0kZe_P2MrEe4EhSce1UMg", "text": "I'm a fan of this Marshall's. It's nice and clean and I've never had any issues. They carry VOSS water in the glass bottles, which is rare. They always have at least SOMEthing we can't live without. The kitchen section is fun. The housewares is nice. I love discount shopping, and this is always one of our first stops if we need something quick and don't want to spend a lot on it.", "business_id": "5A_vuyESZFU9eCArpVfJCw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7e1XAK4j95x-ibEy4qFKYg", "review_id": "Thw914OnisyoDkxkXOR3mQ", "text": "Marshalls has been one of my top go-to places for finding deals on decent clothes for years. I've had this one, located in the Camelback Colonnade shopping center, in my sites for a couple months now.\n\nI finally made it over here on a Thursday afternoon. The first thing I noticed was that the parking lot was a Mad House. This may have been because it was Halloween, and there's a Spirit Halloween store in the shopping center.  So I won't dwell on that, and besides, chaotic parking lots in Phoenix seems to the norm.\n\nOnce inside it looked like any other Marshalls until I got to the men's section. It was definitely not as well organized as other Marshalls I've visited. The clothes on the racks weren't too bad. There were some shirts and jeans hung out of the correct size section but not too bad. \n\nIt was the dress shirt section that blew my mind. I'm talking about the area with the folded, packaged button-up shirts. The ones that sometimes come all pinned up so you can prick your fingers when you're unwrapping them... yeah those ones. \n\nIt was like a tornado had come through and dispersed the shirts where ever it damn well pleased. Some shirts were hanging out of packages. Very few were in the right spot and I couldn't find my size in any of the ones I liked. Not finding the right size is something that just happens at Marshalls, I get that. However, it hasn't happened to me too often. The bottom line is that dress shirt area was a disaster.  \n\nI'll still come back to find the occasional deal, but if you're looking for a store that is well organized... this is not the Marshalls you are looking for.", "business_id": "5A_vuyESZFU9eCArpVfJCw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HestW1GKSkmUs_vpnauE_w", "review_id": "NlgX2u8nYQat-b1rs58Aeg", "text": "What can I say, I love Marshalls. This location is clean and always filled with a ton of great finds. My only complaint (hence the 4 stars) is that they don't have a jewelry counter. I came here to find a cute necklace for my boyfriend's mother for her birthday. NOTHING like that in this store. I settled on a cute tank for myself, but still left with no present for her. \n\nOverall, if you;re a fan of Marshalls, you'll be a fan of this location.", "business_id": "5A_vuyESZFU9eCArpVfJCw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XxA5k_iyzf9HdvPMp_J27w", "review_id": "st8g9TsNlxTPmnscSJjl5Q", "text": "I've never been very impressed with this store.  The clothing selection is ok but not great. The customer service definitely leaves much to be desired. I don't think I've ever had any ask to help me or smile when assisting.  Despite all this I still enjoy looking here from time to time because they do have awesome deals on everything from designer label clothes, shoes, housewares, to toys for kids. I've even seen luggage sets here.", "business_id": "5A_vuyESZFU9eCArpVfJCw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MHQQadI61XUbPWuQ95P4GQ", "review_id": "7awMetbSDARNmPqhzTaLDg", "text": "Marshalls is my go-to place when I need to find gifts. You'll always find something unique that you won't get anywhere else.", "business_id": "5A_vuyESZFU9eCArpVfJCw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6Tk5_ZhQlcsPn4e-rpxwKQ", "review_id": "0ua4j_exgV1KCG6fKBlidQ", "text": "Terrible service from the manager Dave at this marshalls location. I tried to return something and he literally yelled at me and belittled me in front of a line full of customers for not having everything I needed to return the items. Get the hell over yourself! It blows my mind that the customer service at these establishments are so terrible considering how much competition there is in this day and age!\n\nNot only was he rude to me but also to the woman that was trying to help me do my return. Will never shop at this location or let anyone I care about give there money to this shitty store.", "business_id": "5A_vuyESZFU9eCArpVfJCw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "ysBQMZiuZ7VSu_YAh-lE0Q", "review_id": "swyxzZIY7tRnv6V_oVUF-A", "text": "Marshall's has a lot of great prices for clothing, shoes and home stuff.  There is only a few Marshall's around Phoenix.  So, it is nice that I have a Marshall's by my house.  \n\nI like coming to this Marshalls. They always seem to have what I'm looking for and most of the time it is on clearance.  So, it is a win-win for me.  :)  Also it is nice that Marshalls is part of the TJ Maxx Company.  If you ever had something to return and you only had a TJ Maxx by you can you return your item there too.  \n\nWell if you don't really like Last Chance and are looking for a store around this area you should going to Marshalls.", "business_id": "5A_vuyESZFU9eCArpVfJCw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "df-yTh0TyCCsAc6lop_Dig", "review_id": "hLsq5o83UXRP4ImUDkHpsg", "text": "Ate there for Valentine's dinner.  Too expensive.  Portions very tiny.  No bread.  Salad was tasty enough but consisted of about two tablespoons of mixed Greek salad.---I'm not kidding.\n\n  My dish was salmon.  The fish was cold and the sauce was congealing.  Had to send it back for reheat.  My Valentine's was sword fish, which consisted of about 3 one inch square pieces. Also cold. \nNo bread, no Pita bread.  The sword fish was about $24, and the salmon, about that much, too.  The wine list was all Greek wine, and the glasses the wine was served in were like little toy glasses, not real wine glasses.  Our waiter was kind of lackadaisical.  \nThere were food splatters on the white wall next to the table.\n\nWhen a short woman made rounds about the tables to ask how we liked our food, we didn't  trust ourselves to even get started, and mumbled, \"thank you.\"  All the \"Best of Phoenix\" favorable reviews were at least 10- 20 years old.\nThe bathroom had toilet paper stuck to the wet floor of one stall, and the toilet installed inches from the side wall in the other stall.  Weird.  There was a table with chairs outside the bathroom, like they seated overflow guests there.  Weird.\nWe vowed never to go back, and remembered maybe that's why we hadn't been there for years.  Better to eat at Crazy Jim's or Greek Town. \nSave your money.", "business_id": "KLaxBc83JnxyGf7GP7enYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "2KyJLMY3jmASmwtnmlBuvw", "review_id": "HOWWD-nOkYn2d9cNN50cJQ", "text": "Best Greek food in the whole Phoenix area!\n\nI have friends from Greece who won't eat at any other Greek restaurant in town -- ONLY Greekfest!\n\nWhen the natives tell me it's the absolute best, and my mouth agrees with them, who am I to argue - either with my friends or with my mouth???", "business_id": "KLaxBc83JnxyGf7GP7enYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y_f-K0HvT8YkIkTCh2QeEg", "review_id": "X1jcbJQOY_KsagIxI8D30A", "text": "This place is AMAZING! I went to Greece about a year and half ago and have been looking for a good Greek place in town and I have found it... GREAT service, from the owner herself, fresh products and JUST GREAT GREAT GREAT! I don't recommend food lightly and this place is top notch! Portions were not small... and have great dessert! \n\nHighly recommend!", "business_id": "KLaxBc83JnxyGf7GP7enYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "xgrNgHOs8F5JvEX38IeCJg", "review_id": "0A6zbn0dbiQ5jZcAgm7jcw", "text": "I've been delaying this review, partially because I did not want to relive the experience and partially because the owner is so nice that I didn't want to say anything bad about her restaurant.\nBut...\nMy experience was horrible.\nI had gone to Greekfest with my parents when I was younger and I loved it. My parents had nothing nice to say, but for me it was the greatest. I was 12 years old and not paying for it, which might be the difference. It has apparently not changed in that many years.\nI went on a Tuesday evening with a fiend of mine for what was to be a three hour long ordeal, not because we were having a laid back, relaxing dinner, but because the restaurant could not handle being \"slammed\" on a weeknight. The truth is that there was a group (who had made a reservation) and one other table when we walked in. Even when the group had gone and we were left there all on our own, the service was horrendous.\nThe hummus was alright, but we were charged for the accompanying pita. I thought, given the price of the entrees, the pita could have been included.\nI ordered the swordfish and a friend ordered lamb, I think. They were out of both. I ended up with the salmon and she had the steak. While she enjoyed her steak, I feel like I could have had better salmon in my own kitchen. It was overly spiced, and drowned in sauce. There was no taste of salmon to be found.\nThe desert was not as great as I remembered, but they sure are pretty. We had the galatabouriko, my favorite. We also chose a fig desert, which was a little grainy.\nThe whole ordeal came to about $90 plus tip. Usually a good tipper, I left an appallingly low tip to make a point.\nOccupying the only table in the restaurant, we should have had better service. Toward the end it seemed like a joke. We stared at the owner and waiter waiting for the check, and then had to wait another twenty minutes for them to pick it up before we finally went up to the front to pay ourselves.\nI won't be back. I won't tell other people to go.\nThe atmosphere was nice, but they seriously need to improve the quality of the food and the service before they can charge the amount they do.\nThe two stars I left were for my friend's meal, the physical ambiance, and nostalgia, along with my hopes that the owner will read this review and improve the restaurant.", "business_id": "KLaxBc83JnxyGf7GP7enYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UoBfwbXaixelZBghbJ2cSg", "review_id": "nOjwHN32qbrUjF8rqlAJeA", "text": "I have known about this place for years, but just went for the first time last week as a default when we discovered that the Big Fat whatchamacallit place across the street had closed. What a nice surprise. The staff was very friendly although they hovered a bit too much for my liking. The food was spectacular, and as a vegetarian I had a lot to choose from (although the menu needs some help; things marked with an asterisk are supposed to be vegetarian, but there were asterisks dotted all over fish dishes). The array of desserts was to die for. My main complaint? Pricey like woah. And it was sneaky pricey. There were three of us; our main dishes were $10-$12 each, with a $9 appetizer, 3 desserts, cocktails, etc. and the bill was over $160!!! I thought my poor boyfriend was going to crap himself.  I honestly don't know how it got that expensive. The drinks? The desserts? Were the baskets of pita $8 apiece? I mean, a Greek meal costing  more than a steak extravaganza at Cork and Cleaver? Come on. While all three of us just loved it (a rarity, as we are all differently picky), at that price, it's going to have to be reserved for special occasions. Sheesh!", "business_id": "KLaxBc83JnxyGf7GP7enYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0VfJi9Au0rVFVnPKcJpt3Q", "review_id": "MU9fSdeIS3HFFB3ChO5KIQ", "text": "My favorite Greek restaurant in town. A true authentic Greek bar. The owner personally greets all patrons. She is wonderful. The bar is truly Mediterranean. Don't pass up the rotisseries. They all rock.", "business_id": "KLaxBc83JnxyGf7GP7enYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "2XCsVpAMsGUykrM-BBFEXA", "review_id": "wnQvu7jl0LTscXbPFk5E1g", "text": "Perhaps I was possessed.  Perhaps I was having a moment of Hellenic pride.  Maybe I wanted to feel like I was on the island of Chios smelling the marina and humming along with all the traditional anthems.  Perhaps I was hoping to break a few plates after toasting a wonderful plate of desperately sought out seafood in the desert.  I am not sure what it was that night I simply had to have Greek food. I had a dream is more than an ABBA greek tribute.  But here is my reality...\n\nHaving recieved awesome directions not thanks to my Garmin which placed the restuarant to the right versus the left off 19th and Camelback, but from the owner's wife, I pulled into an empty Tuesday night parking lot about an hour and a half before closing.  Perhaps this was my very first mistake but with this economy, I realized that the place might have been hurting more than my yearning for horiatiki and tzatziki.  Still, the women's voice was alluring and authentic and promising.\n\nEnter stage left, a host.  Truly, I thought  that I was part of an elaborate prop set for what would be a Greek tragedy.  The place is certainly capable visually of transporting you to Ellada.  The place was also as barren as an off season tourist trap near Plakka.  The two other people there seemed to be regulars.\n\nI admit that I was VERY impressed with the menu.  Again promising.  I went ahead and ordered Ktopodi traditional and kalamarakia.  Homemade bread that was made the last time the restaurant was full appeared at the table with sweet butter that was also frozen at that same time.  A wine list featuring more Greek wines than anyplace else was also promising, but I knew I would have a long drive back and well, you know me and that speeding thing on Interstate 17...I digress...\n\nAfter waiting for almost 25 minutes, I got one tentacle of  what must have been the world's smallest octopus and that octopus was suffering from anorexia.  It was camoflauged in a sea of fava bean paste to give it a fuller appearance.  It was dry and not tasty.  To be more clear... imagine a child's finger being grilled and placed in front of you after being dehydrated.  Yea.  That is what it was like.\n\nThe salad was fair.Meek, but fair.  Nothing to really yelp about.  The kalamarakia were horrid.  I think they were anything but fresh as they were laden in overly fried onions and sopping in oil with the breading stripping away.  I must have been desperate for the fruit of Poseiden to be enticed in any way to put a forkfull of this stuff in my mouth.  It was the absolute worse that I have ever experienced.  Hands down.  \n\nI am certain from the many posted accolades all over the walls of the place, that the GreekFest was indeed great.  But its day has come and gone and its legendary service and cuisine is all but a page of mythology.  I was extremely disappointed.  I am only giving two stars because the server was ok and the setting and music was so authentic.  I can only beg the Marvrides to consider a return themselves to their heritage of excellence that seems now so far away.", "business_id": "KLaxBc83JnxyGf7GP7enYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "2BzcoI6Kiq-2RQ9EUFR5Tw", "review_id": "fZmKrbC0hLu3WLUu1cPoiw", "text": "Greekfest is the best Greek restaurant in the Metropolitan area of Phoenix, hands down. We've been to them all - and we keep coming back to Greekfest on Camelback. Tony and Sue have been there forever - and there's a reason for that - the food is the best.  \n\nBy the way - my wife is Greek - related to John Stamos the actor. We have eaten Greek food in Greece including her home town near Argos, and Greekfest is one of the few restaurants we've been to in the US that recreates the atmosphere and flavor of our times there. Some may find the food challenging - but that's because Tony makes it authentic - with sharp garlic tasting Skordalia and other delicacies that taste different from American food.  If you know Greek food - you will love Greekfest.\n\nWhere does one start when it's all so good?  The dips, the octopus, the lamb...all excellent. The mixed dip appetizer is a work of art that includes all your favorites including dolmades to die for. My favorite is the fried smelts - which are cooked to perfection - but they are not available in every season. Everything with lamb is spectacular. The lamb meatballs have an intricate yet overwhelming taste that reminds me of that old saying...there are two kinds of people in the world, Greeks and those who want to be Greek. After tasting the meatballs, the sausage saganaki, the lamb...you'll wish you were Greek, too. Second best is eating at Greekfest Opa! Highly recommended.", "business_id": "KLaxBc83JnxyGf7GP7enYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Hm8mxRyPSQqTPq0JVWNSpw", "review_id": "jA0HiokujOfyHycVruX_TA", "text": "My first and only experience there was excellent. The service was exemplary - the server knew the menu, was enthusiastic about it, and assisted us in choosing our items without being pushy. The food was exceptionally prepared and tasted excellent. The tzatziki was the best I've had. Nice and thick, with cucumber and spiced well with herbs and garlic. The spanikopita was also exceptionally with fresh clean tasting spinach and delicately textured phyllo dough. The pan fried calamari reminded me of Europe, fresh tasting, delicately fried in olive oil and not in the least bit chewy. The pita bread was warm and fresh and for dessert, the baklava had a complex flavor and tasted home made. \n\nThe environment was tasteful, old world European and exceptionally clean and organized. I will be back!", "business_id": "KLaxBc83JnxyGf7GP7enYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "UXlI002lWvHNK4Q35W1EEQ", "review_id": "lFl6XMnMvHnggClE-79vSQ", "text": "OPA!\n\nI ate the cheese that they light on fire, I had hummus, I transported myself to the Greece, I searched for a hot fisherman....it was wonderful. I did like Greekfest, Its hard to find, very pricey for what you actually get. The portions are small, but the food is delicious. Our waiter was really nice, pulls the chairs out for you, puts the napkins on your lap kinda guy. The owner came out and talked to us, and told us we did a very good job finishing everything on our plates. She was so cute, I just wanted to follow her back to her house and have tea and eat cookies. I like this place, and although it hit my wallet between the eyes, I will go there again. On payday though.", "business_id": "KLaxBc83JnxyGf7GP7enYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6u_JYePyYlIKOCZ4hVXfRg", "review_id": "nb3TuiLm5gOFx8uY5RJ0Vg", "text": "We ordered in from Greekfest yesterday and I was underwhelmed.\n\nMost notably, they delivered quite possibly the worst Avgolemono soup I've ever ingested in my life.  It was pretty bad.  The rest of the food was ok but very pricey given the portions.\n\nI'm crossing them out.", "business_id": "KLaxBc83JnxyGf7GP7enYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oxFTtEpExyCtLJMg_S6Yvw", "review_id": "tJFHTGcTRsxnip-eSZx4og", "text": "Christmas party at Greekfest. I had the steak and my wife had the salmon. I suppose it is possible that they were having a bad night but everything seemed nearly flavorless.\n\nNone of it was good.\n\nThe desert was about the only thing worth having.\n\nThe atmosphere was great and the staff was helpful but they need to rework the kitchen if they want to stay in business.", "business_id": "KLaxBc83JnxyGf7GP7enYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gVgbIRT9mJkeWSAzBA9i6g", "review_id": "63qWmoVnav__kTRuDGeT4A", "text": "We had a fabulous dinner at Greekfest! I'm truly baffled by the negative reviews. We started with the Greek Antipasto (a large plate by itself) and the Cheese Saganaki (flamed with brandy at the table), and shared a nice (mild) Retsina white wine. For an entree I had the lamb shank special, while my girlfriend had the Exohiko, which is lamb chunks, Kasseri cheese and briami vegetables baked in phyllo pastry. For desert we had the Baklava and the Galaktoboureko (a custard pie baked in phyllo pastry and soaked with mastiha honey syrup).\n\nEverything was delicious, and the service was excellent. Add to that the attractive interior, which boasts a beautiful wood ceiling and authentic Greek artwork and accessories throughout the restaurant. It's also worth noting that many of the herbs used are grown fresh on the premises. They clearly put a lot of effort into serving high quality food, and it shows. \n\nThis will be a regular stop for us whenever we're in Phoenix.", "business_id": "KLaxBc83JnxyGf7GP7enYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "G99vNOR9GTWeSeoHwnax_A", "review_id": "3G1w5wrHt2G6-G6UGNmGeQ", "text": "I love walking into a restaurant and being enticed by the aroma of good food.  We had a light dinner. Hummus and pitas. Gyros. Hypocrites salad. Followed by a desert that I can't even begin to pronounce. Everything was very good, and I loved the normal portion sizes.  \n\nOur waiter was superior.  Attentive, yet not too.  I'd love service like this everywhere.", "business_id": "KLaxBc83JnxyGf7GP7enYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8LAf67lQTjtsS98E55MYrg", "review_id": "aH2F4m5TvjSSoss3gu2QDg", "text": "How this place stays in business I have no idea. Food is gross,  the place is empty all the time, small dishes, over priced. Service is totally crap. The parking lot  looks like a place one could get raped in. If you're handicapped you are screwed one parking space for the whole building. Pot holes everywhere, I can't believe they haven't been sued yet for the condition of the parking lot.", "business_id": "KLaxBc83JnxyGf7GP7enYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iOsJNHpuRyvhoGp-gniSMA", "review_id": "EmJUBgOZi-Dkvs3kfz1yQA", "text": "The decor of Greekfest was great and really gave the feeling of being in a restaurant on one of the Greek islands.  We had the Spanakopites and Arnopites for appetizers and they were wonderful.  Then for dinner we had the Ravioli dish and the stuffed chicken breast dish and they too were out of this world.  Then for dessert, we had the Baklava which is a must for any Greek restaurant and Greekfest's Baklava was really really good.  Overall we had a great experience and can't wait to go back to try other dishes on the menu.", "business_id": "KLaxBc83JnxyGf7GP7enYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IVuTqZSQ-DHemW7gNazGNw", "review_id": "oKyszD6fQ6jfogD9eNLTAA", "text": "We've now been to Greekfest a half dozen times. Basically any time we go through Phoenix. The food is authentic and everything is homemade. The place is a bit pricey, say $40 per person but very good. We have had most everything on the menu by now and it's all good. As others have posted, you can't go wrong with the lamb.", "business_id": "KLaxBc83JnxyGf7GP7enYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pEVf8GRshP9HUkSpizc9LA", "review_id": "U0JnlmQGQpzybrHD4VscUg", "text": "Extremely friendly staff, very comfortable decor, and delicious food!  I enjoyed a sampling of a few different mezes and a greek salad - just wonderful!", "business_id": "KLaxBc83JnxyGf7GP7enYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wBi0I2QcqZtNOh21WlBVKA", "review_id": "0LlHrwJfjfqoIHpj7uV1zA", "text": "Wonderful Greek Food offered with Excellent Service in an authentic setting, unfortunately very overpriced.  Difficult to enjoy a proper meal for under $100 for two people.  We may be back, but only on special occasions.  We'd be regulars if prices were reasonable.", "business_id": "KLaxBc83JnxyGf7GP7enYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gVgbIRT9mJkeWSAzBA9i6g", "review_id": "nSHoLxaIhQTwt2x3o1HPYA", "text": "Back for our annual vacation dinner at Greekfest. As before, we started with some Retsina white wine and the antipasto appetizer (which comes with warm pita wedges). The antipasto (described as: \"Taramosalata, Melintzanosalata, Tzatziki, Homous, Dolmathes, Feta Cheese, Fasolia, Kalamata olives and sweet onions\") is a terrific sampler for two, and highly recommended. The Greek salad was also excellent, while the Steak Makedonias (filet mignon with reduced cabernet-pomegranate sauce) was tasty, but a little dry at the edges -- they recommended medium-rare, but I ordered it medium, and the result was more like medium-well. And filet mignon is probably not a Greek specialty. However, my girlfriend's calamari was delicious.\n\nI'm already looking forward to next year....", "business_id": "KLaxBc83JnxyGf7GP7enYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qK1rzRnD-QD4sRxDU4NhlQ", "review_id": "zmWoG77ROLsYDJhHX2MLrQ", "text": "Loved this place! I had the calamari and came with rice and eggplant slice. Very delicious and the waiter did a great job!", "business_id": "KLaxBc83JnxyGf7GP7enYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EI6x6iQ5vnHIrTxgVDLVvg", "review_id": "1edP3CCTlhiurxlTTcdR2w", "text": "There is a difference between authentic and antiquated and unfortunately this is the latter. The food was ok but spending HOURS on a weeknight waiting for food in an empty restaurant in the most uncomfortable chair I've ever sat in was not a pleasant experience.", "business_id": "KLaxBc83JnxyGf7GP7enYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HVdaN7xxCq4A4LnkWUdE0A", "review_id": "eaDZl7lO56-4zLrSevjFSA", "text": "Had lunch here today with a friend. I am a vegetarian so I had the eggplant dip & Greek salad. The eggplant dip was very good & had a different taste than the middle eastern/Lebanese type I am use to. The salad was good, but the tomatoes on it were not great which is typical in Arizona if you don't buy local/organic.\n\nMy friend had the lamb & she raved about it, said it was one of the best lamb dishes she had ever had. Our waiter was very nice & the owner even came out to check on us. I was avoiding wheat today so I did not try any of the breads & just had cucumbers with my eggplant dip. I am anxious to go back & try more things next time.", "business_id": "KLaxBc83JnxyGf7GP7enYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I4MxmBPTll9C2s0hpC6Uag", "review_id": "mIU3PJQyqecY18T2mnYpjQ", "text": "Great for date nights, and special celebrations.  Gorgeous atmosphere, friendly staff, upscale (but healthy) and DELICIOUS food. A++ LOVE that the portions are normal sized instead of fattening super sized like most restaurants. You come in, eat a normal sized, healthy, delicious meal and go home feeling satisfied and content. If you like fine wines they have an huge selection of choices for you that are hard to find elsewhere. And if you do want to splurge on calories I highly recommend the saganaki (it's a yummy splurge and my kids LOVE that they set it on fire with a flourish and an \"Ompah!\").  \n\n(Also have lots of gluten free choices - do you know how hard it is to find an upscale restaurant that's mostly gluten free?)  Love it!", "business_id": "KLaxBc83JnxyGf7GP7enYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rGPI0G1w0bWrf1AU9PYdMg", "review_id": "vTi3tlWAiH8HhnE4TnZgGA", "text": "We were celebrating my husband's birthday and Father's Day combined and I had make a reservation ahead of time via Open Table.  I mentioned that we'd like a quiet table as my parents have some trouble hearing.  So wonderful to be greeted as we came in the door and to have our request acknowledged!  The lovely owner/hostess mentioned that she had selected our table personally based on our request and offered others if we didnt like it - so nice!  Sometimes those requests fall into the black hole so it was wonderful to be treated like a special guest.\n\nWe had eaten here before and were looking forward to all the wonderful food and were not disappointed - everything was delicious - moussaka, calamari, saganaki, gyros plate - all great!  The bread is very special too - I think it has a touch of anise.\n\nOur waiter was very attententive and made us feel special!  Thank you for a lovely evening and we're so happy we chose Greekfest for our celebration!", "business_id": "KLaxBc83JnxyGf7GP7enYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gxT6EtxJfI0KUp9y68k0zQ", "review_id": "fYnNQ940R2bzmfPHBh2yvQ", "text": "Tony and Susan have made their mark in the Biltmore restaurant scene with Greekfest. I used to live in the area for about 4 years before moving back to the midwest and Greekfest was a place I could come to, to treat myself for any celebration I deemed necessary. My wife and I had our first \"business date\" here and the rest is history. We were in the early planning stages with Susan to have our wedding here, but certain circumstances had everything move to the east coast. \n\nOn my first visit here back in 2006, my parents and I learned that Tony brought all his herbs from Greece and transplanted them here. You can taste the difference in the food and realize that this is not your run of the mill Greek restaurant you can find just about anywhere in the US. Tony thought about the texture and taste to each dish on the menu. I believe I have just had about everything on the menu during my 4 year residence there and everything had a unique and distinct taste from the last meal. My Yiayia always used to make me, my brother and my cousins beautiful food and I always would set the standards by her TLC cooking. Tony, does the same. The amount of TLC he puts into his food is unmatchable.\n\nThe decor and atmosphere of the restaurant is beautiful. We also learned on our first visit, that he brought back as much copper and tin items that he could when he immigrated over. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with the items and the white table cloths and walls bring you to the islands of the Agean sea. I could always feel transplated when I would step through the door.\n\nDuring your meal service from the exceptional serving staff, Susan makes the rounds to the each table getting to know everyone on a personal level. Over the four years, we have gotten to know each other as well as we could from those 5 minute conversations, but she is able to recall what we spoke of the last time. That is hard to find these days. Someone that listens.\n\nI wish this place much success and when I am back in Phoenix, I can not wait to give them another visit and feel like I am sitting in Yiayia's kitchen eating the food I grew up loving.\n\nBy the way, ask for a bag of kourabedis before you leave ;).", "business_id": "KLaxBc83JnxyGf7GP7enYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nP2HH7Qe5UtSsjeEH3NZuQ", "review_id": "w0hkrvZ_HNyxL2wF8jWQpg", "text": "This is a must try when you are looking for your Greek fix. The sampler appetizer is great. I had one of the casseroles and it had huge chunks of Lamb that were tender and tasty. The server was extremely helpful and never let a water glass go empty. A very positive experience.", "business_id": "KLaxBc83JnxyGf7GP7enYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0fPGqt9cSkmpTAO3IsGtZA", "review_id": "M_pFpxbIKj92LYE_aieOUg", "text": "We love Greek food and have eaten it all over the world - including Greece....  This wasn't all that impressive.  First clue should have been that the place was virtually empty on a Saturday night....  Calamari was mediocre - definitely had much better elsewhere.  We can make Tzatziki that is equivalent or better in quality.  Moussaka was a huge disappointment - dry, undercooked eggplant...  Best dish was marinated swordfish - but definitely not worth $18...", "business_id": "KLaxBc83JnxyGf7GP7enYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7rjO61IsgxdRBTLstKoxog", "review_id": "MflNTJVM4IT_qumH8sJCBw", "text": "Sooooo good! Here on business. I had the lamb and it was great. Their roasted eggplant is very good. Their rice pilaf is very good too, has some broth-iness to it. Very nice staff. Great experience!!", "business_id": "KLaxBc83JnxyGf7GP7enYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "z9W0RuEBU7bX9gNT7UAj4A", "review_id": "of2KS8W32al9RHGs6jLImA", "text": "I actually give this place 0 stars. food-wise, our meal was alright but service was pretty slow. after dinner we ordered tiramisu for dessert. after our server brought it out, we started to eat it, expecting it to be delicious, but no! the first thing we noticed was the disgusting bitter taste and then we took a closer look at the cake. right away we realized the cake was moldy! and I don't mean a little moldy - it was chock-FULL of green mold!!! of course we had already taken a bite because we were not expecting that, so we just started spitting it out like crazy, but could not manage to get the horrible taste out of our mouths. we told our server and he did not believe it at first so we insisted the cake was moldy. he took it away and brought us a fresh tiramisu, which we no longer had an appetite for. the owner came to talk to us when he casually apologized and did not offer to compensate by reducing any part of our bill. the only thing he did for us was give us some free biscotti, which we weren't the least bit interested in. on the bill we were charged for the full meal including the dessert. obviously NEVER going there again! and from now on when dining out we ALWAYS carefully inspect our food before taking the first bite!", "business_id": "KLaxBc83JnxyGf7GP7enYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DAekINb-8S_f-5hOMkEFzQ", "review_id": "XKyBAL-GKxMouIWYh_zUyw", "text": "Had a really nice dinner. The shrimps were amazing!", "business_id": "KLaxBc83JnxyGf7GP7enYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_ju0P_eGbCYI43Pj3BTckQ", "review_id": "fABaoVQ7dgv0WJvkvSmWLA", "text": "Z's is better and cheaper", "business_id": "KLaxBc83JnxyGf7GP7enYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_LsbT_uW0UE6rhsWiAIrsg", "review_id": "W0HZFsW3wsN_2vy0YB0ytQ", "text": "wonderful, the best greek food.", "business_id": "KLaxBc83JnxyGf7GP7enYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9JKuE7C9JMPY2KJum6hbbw", "review_id": "v5wDVygjWlNxY9JsH_TxYA", "text": "Very authentic Greek food and ambience. The owner came and chatted with us for a while.", "business_id": "KLaxBc83JnxyGf7GP7enYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CEW2upzTvsSR3FRp2N2qlQ", "review_id": "qb2XGYx5-TfZdEx4J0JYBw", "text": "The best Greek food this side of Greece... enough said about food! The Waiter Dwayne gave exceptional service! I even personally met the owners, Tony & Susan who were most gracious! I highly recommend it if you are looking for a delicious Greek food experience in Phoenix", "business_id": "KLaxBc83JnxyGf7GP7enYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rUwygE51ygFerNvGy4Slpg", "review_id": "QgmEJMCV9TXT3zjL49d2zA", "text": "Maybe I caught this restaurant on a bad night, but my experience was terrible. Having no experience with Greek food, I expected my waiter to be knowledgeable and be able to speak English to recommend a dish. However, our server spoke broken English, was extremely touhcy feely and overly attentive. When we arrived there was not a soul to be found in this restaurant. When I asked what certain things were on the menu, I couldn't understand his responses and ended up randomly picking something. My meal was awful. I couldn't tell you what it was, but all I know is I will not be returning.", "business_id": "KLaxBc83JnxyGf7GP7enYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oGBDF5HoCoyIjWFpCgnybQ", "review_id": "J2bCxv6J7EGnUC576KyNZw", "text": "I love this place. Easily the best and most authentic Greek food in Phoenix. Their best dish is the arni(lamb shank) but you have to call ahead and request it. Every time I come I feel like I am back in the village in Greece!", "business_id": "KLaxBc83JnxyGf7GP7enYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0JIv3n8gHPAADJ1cIHqWbQ", "review_id": "Wq_QgOkr2vmTFLqs3r0B_Q", "text": "My friend Christos from Thessalonika (Greece) took my friends and I here when he was in town and ordered half the menu items. It was fantastic. Christos said it's the best Greek food in the city.", "business_id": "KLaxBc83JnxyGf7GP7enYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qS1vnl53fMrDbUY3Mlu_Qg", "review_id": "vgwu8I-np_sPqYisRGmBlw", "text": "Fantastic service and tasty food. We loved it so much we're going back soon. Best greek restaurant in Phoenix. Ambiance was unique and authentic. Pita yum. Yogurt yum. Made for a wonderful meal.", "business_id": "KLaxBc83JnxyGf7GP7enYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EYfH8HzfE2oIStl4IPzJUw", "review_id": "k_vRj3xW8z2ZYWEOnoOT1g", "text": "OPA!\n\nAs if dining on the Mediterranean itself, more than just going out for dinner, Greekfest is an ethnic experience.  Marathon lengths have been overcome to solidify Greek authenticity.  The owner ensures a personal experience by often stepping from the kitchen to visit guest at their table; educating about the Greek experience or just making sure everyone is happy.  The saganaki is made with kefalograviera cheese which is what was originally intended; also offering an exclusive sausage saganaki.  Directly importing ouzo from Greece these labels will not be found at Total Wine or BevMo.  Avgolemono soup; if you can't pronounce it, just ask for \"the lemon soup\", they'll know what you mean.  More than once I've filled up on appetizers, soup and ouzo, keeping the tab less than a ticket to Athens.", "business_id": "KLaxBc83JnxyGf7GP7enYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rykR263Mw1LPE1uJdGXdjg", "review_id": "v29bmKRK0erLd6mSigjmcQ", "text": "Fellow Yelp reviews and close proximity lead us to choose the restaurant for dinner a few nights back. The service was phenomenal, the food was delicious and the overall experience was incredible. I will definitely be back!", "business_id": "KLaxBc83JnxyGf7GP7enYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zdtHefMi1cCuHa6Z80nQ2w", "review_id": "iU9U8b-rOLsky0w-bKof4Q", "text": "I posted the following review on Rewards Network and received the following response which given the circumstances was actually enough for me to decide to not return to this establishment. While the food is good and our waiter was good the responder is a piece of work. It should be known that my service animal was wearing a vest with an insignia on it. The question should have been answered just by that. The fact that I and anyone in ear shot could hear her was calling undue attention. Whatever the health codes etc are the ADA is VERY CLEAR and this restaurant is this/close to violating that act. \n\n----review and response below.......\nThe restaurant service and food were really good. Everything tasted fine and was presented beautifully. The drawbacks were just minor but they added up...as did the bill. Our waiter was friendly efficient and left us to our devices while we ate after he checked on how we liked things. He did however take a long time to bring the bill. The drawbacks were as follows: We have a service dog and they made a bigger fuss than necessary. We could hear a woman (I am assuming the owner) asking repeatedly if the Maitre d'hotel checked to make certain she was a service dog. He assured her several times, yet she loudly asked him again to verify it. Had the restaurant been crowded it would have been embarrassing enough for me to consider leaving. It is really no one's business besides mine that I have a service animal. Not that I can hide it, but the woman made it seem as though she doubted my disability and or need. The prices were pretty high for what was served. I think 2 people should be able to leave a Greek restaurant for under $60 a person even with wine appetizers desert and coffee. We didn't order the most expensive wine either. Just a Greek Rhoditis. Ultimately I would probably go back but I might try other places first. Being a former Chicago resident a lot of places I go to for Greek food end up being compared to the phenomenal restaurants one finds in Greek Town there. \n\nThe establishment replied to this comment on 06.28.2014:\nWe regret that you felt the response to your dog was \"over the top\" - however, as the Health Dept is adamant about no dogs other than genuine service dogs in a food establishment - it was necessary to determine that the server had the correct information.. Your server was not a maitre d'hotel and as there have been language barriers that resulted in miscommunication in the past it was important to ensure there was no misunderstanding. There were other issues that unfortunately you were not aware of. We have had many, many diners with service dogs and as well, we have had guests who have \"laughingly\" called their pets \"service\" dogs. In the interests of meeting strict health code parameters it is better to err on the side of caution. We are here to provide a healthy environment and will continue to strive to surpass these expectations regarding both the environment and of course the food. We thank you for taking the time to share your comments. SM", "business_id": "KLaxBc83JnxyGf7GP7enYA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "gq_G5VCDziyEV2-bzGuqzw", "review_id": "W87LUchD58HKi2zT_hDzmQ", "text": "I love DV. It's right behind the Pier 1, next to Sub Factory. Yes, the nail techs will talk shit about you in their native tongue, but there are 2 techs I never stray from: there's the hot scrappy one with the bad teeth who always wears really cute heels, and then there's Tina, the most awesome nail tech ever. Don't let the anglicized name fool you, she hardly understands a word you're saying, other than the basics, so I don't have to do the small talk thing. I can just zone and enjoy. I love Tina!\n\nAlso, this place is way cheap.", "business_id": "BIYvJTxDQQdwMEBh4Ltw4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "K__Nk3SBWWCZ072dBzmmog", "text": "So, for my date tonight to the Compass Room, I needed to get my nails done.  I removed my acrylics myself last week.  \nI read the reviews here and decided to try DV.\nYou know, sometimes when you walk into a nail shop for the first time, it's almost like the Soup Nazi.  Not this place!\nThere were two girls ahead of me, so I waited a bit, but only about ten minutes.  \nIt's bigger than the place I had been going to!  Really clean and I heard ENGLISH being spoken by the nail techs!  That was nice.  Yeah, there were still speaking Vietnamese (or so I think) to each other, yes, probably about us gringas, but it was refreshing to hear actualy conversations.\nI had Le.  She was so sweet!  I told her all about my date, too.\nShe was quick, and made some suggestions about what to get.  Usually I like clear tips that they have to paint.  I was kinda short on time, so I went with her suggestion of white tips.  Plus, it was about $5 cheaper.\nShe was quick but *really* methodical.  \nI think this may be the nicest set of acrylics I've gotten out here in the PHX!\nShe even called me by name throughout the conversation.\n$25 for a new full set.  Not bad at all", "business_id": "BIYvJTxDQQdwMEBh4Ltw4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GF6IArfVHEFAQmwekt7wug", "review_id": "HHAAJGv42wn2DUr_GIuAQg", "text": "This place is very fast and all the nail techs are very polite.  The place can get very busy, but they have a lot of magazines and the wait is never long.  Very clean.", "business_id": "BIYvJTxDQQdwMEBh4Ltw4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nGiFOo8LoXpD10k22kxUVw", "review_id": "rEGIxON9QllylXMA80Eh1Q", "text": "I work right by this place and I was impressed with the number of techs they have available at a time. When I walked in it looked like everyone was busy but I still got in within a matter of minutes. Jackie was impressive. She was very detail oriented and she helped me figure out something different to do with my nails. The prices are very reasonable, also! I'll be back tomorrow on my lunch break for a pedicure.", "business_id": "BIYvJTxDQQdwMEBh4Ltw4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "y9IKf7VckFc-fesWuDwgxg", "review_id": "YWtFe55eVzMvJqKIizb4Jw", "text": "I'm the girly girly-ist tom boy you'll ever meet. Sitting through an hour of getting my nails done is pure hell to me. Pedicures are not \"relaxation time\" for me, it's \"pain in the ass time\".  I hate getting my hair done and I can't stand shopping. I'd rather be out drinking whiskey and shooting pool. All of this is very difficult for me you understand, because at the same time I like to be pretty. This is where DV comes in to save the day (or at least my hands and feet)  \n\nLe is my nail tech. I ONLY go to her though I can say I've had pedi's from some of the other ladies and they're all quite thorough. I'm insanely picky about my nails. It borders on OCD (no joke). Le is extremely detail oriented and my nails turn out perfect every time. It's always packed in there and that is a testament to quality of product if you ask me. The prices are comparable to anywhere else you might go though I don't recommend going anywhere else. It's close to home and afterward I can make a quick run over to Old Navy (one of the few places I can stomach shopping) \nIt's still a pain in the ass.... the whole damn thing... but at least my fingers and toes look cute. (god, that was the most stupid \"chick\" thing that has ever come out of my mouth) \nI'm glad I could share it with you.", "business_id": "BIYvJTxDQQdwMEBh4Ltw4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "npOswlvP8Rz82d-dfy53-g", "review_id": "ek6FIi9FgoFFXDKS9BWfhg", "text": "I don't have an in-depth review, but I wanted to pile on say this place is great. I don't get mani's a lot, but I try to get one every few weeks. Ever since I stopped biting my nails, I must get them trimmed somehow. Lately many of the places I've been going just don't do a good job. I don't know if they think guys don't know any better or what, but it gets old. Also, I don't get pedi's though because my wife has scarred me for life by making me watch a 20/20 expose about them. Anyway...\n\nThis place was great! Everyone was very friendly and my girl kept the conversation going even though I wasn't feeling that great, so that was awesome. She was quick but thorough, which is also awesome.\n\nShe asked if I wanted my nails buffed and I said I didn't want them to be shiny. She said they wouldn't be too shiny, just look nice, then mentioned next that was it was $4 more but I sprung for it, because I was in a spending frenzy. :S They were very shiny. For a couple weeks. Not cool.\n\nI plan on going back tonight, but I won't be getting my nails buffed. :)", "business_id": "BIYvJTxDQQdwMEBh4Ltw4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "npOswlvP8Rz82d-dfy53-g", "review_id": "htw3dumQwCkr-w3bA37u6w", "text": "Ok, I hate eating crow (read: looking like an idiot), but I'll do it for my fellow yelpers.\n\n30 minutes after writing this review, I went to DV again. I got Julie and it was only a good experience. I clearly stated that I wanted my nails super short. She asked me to be sure and I said, yes, if I'm bleeding they are too short, but otherwise go for it.\n\nThey didn't get cut short enough, but mainly they were just uneven. Not uneven like the whites were uneven to actually round them correctly, but just uneven. :( Also my cuticles weren't cleaned up well. She did a decent job on my ridges, but overall it was too quick and not thorough. \n\nNext time I go I'll have to make an appointment so I be sure to get someone else.", "business_id": "BIYvJTxDQQdwMEBh4Ltw4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "GudUwh6EapiOn4umgKdJiQ", "review_id": "46vyU3k9bOLdzKilqVc33g", "text": "Finally, thanks to the reviews on yelp, I've found a mani/pedi place that I like, reasonable prices, clean, prompt and good.  I've had Tran twice now and have been happy both times. I like my nails to be oval/natural - no dragon lady nails for me.  I have been all over Central Phoenix for my toes and fingers -  disappointed in most of the places I went.  Really happy with Tran and DV nails.", "business_id": "BIYvJTxDQQdwMEBh4Ltw4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xFdK5lgUdeT3bWC7_MvcyQ", "review_id": "sPXAvihazkBuHMqSuoENTg", "text": "I've been coming here for years.  I try out another place from time to time, but really DV can't be beat for the price.  You could go to a higher end salon and pay 50 bucks for a pedicure.  But, me?  I'd rather keep it real and only pay 19 bucks (before tip).  They have nice product (OPI) and clean facilities. The TV is on but not blaring and the techs are flexible about making conversation or leaving you in peace to enjoy your service.  They take both walk-ins and appointments but I've always walked in.  I've had to wait on occasion but only because they were really busy.  Not a biggie though because I like to catch up on my magazine reading.", "business_id": "BIYvJTxDQQdwMEBh4Ltw4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "ZmIgP4U4Ht9CYmNX0_zP6w", "review_id": "LCyeQo-RnHXXL-giEcUr5Q", "text": "I hate trying to find a good nail salon.  Yelp has helped me out on several occasions when I lived in San Jose.  I found a couple of great salons.  When Iain B. send me his review of Dv Nail Salon, I knew I had to try it.  Not only that but it's close to my house.  Score!  \n\nMy daughter and I went in last Satuday.  I figured if I was a walk-in I would have to wait a while.  I think I only waited about 10 mins.  I was greeted warmly, told to pick out a color, and have a seat.  They were busy but what salon isn't busy on a Saturday?  They ladies seemed to have it together though.  They were all working, chatting with their cllients or amoungst themselves but I heard mostly english instead of the usual vietnamese.  My nail tech was Tracy and she was a sweetheart.  She did a great job. A needed a pedicure badly.  She made my toes look beautiful!  She even put the cutest flowers on them too.  I will ask for Tracy next time I go back.  My daughter got a peducture too.  She was a little aprehensive at first but there was another little girl her age in one of the chairs having a pedicure too so she gave it a go.  Her nail tech was very patient. with her and did a great job!  She loved it so now it will become a mother/daughter outing to get our toes polished and pretty. \n\nThe shop was clean and everyone was nice and friendly.  More english was being spoken here then I have heard in any nail salon in a long time.  I like that.  And I appreciate that.  Dv's prices were also resonable.  They have got my business, especially since it's another great spot close to where I live.", "business_id": "BIYvJTxDQQdwMEBh4Ltw4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "re0DJDticmhO6240NfuwEA", "review_id": "DR9hbHoGqKFrXCjpHNfBzg", "text": "Quality for the best prices available.  I've been going here for over 5 years and have never encountered any issues.  I highly recommend scheduling an appointment so that you can have lightening fast service.  Even if you just call ahead a few hours before you want to show up, you'll get in and out!  I've gone during my lunch hour and with a scheduled appointment, I'm in and out in a half hour.", "business_id": "BIYvJTxDQQdwMEBh4Ltw4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UoBfwbXaixelZBghbJ2cSg", "review_id": "licF7HbUjpbC9TkXAaQEIg", "text": "It's a Vietnamese nail shop. It's not fancy. It's not particularly clean. The staff isn't particularly friendly, nor is the service anything amazing. Average, average, average -- and when there's an identical shop on every corner, average isn't good enough. I think I'll stick to the three shops on my regular rotation...", "business_id": "BIYvJTxDQQdwMEBh4Ltw4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 6, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "y9IKf7VckFc-fesWuDwgxg", "review_id": "6-AS00h1_pBw4gG_2dAAcQ", "text": "Nothing like sitting here on my lunch break, texting bitches, Julie molesting my feet in the best way....\n\nmaybe I'm a girl after all...maybe even the kind of girl that likes other girls...I wonder if Julie's available for private parties.. oh, and my toes are beautiful!", "business_id": "BIYvJTxDQQdwMEBh4Ltw4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rWFCaDU05dUelPe8gFtJvg", "review_id": "1a6Yv5BQfGikQ9WQAamSEw", "text": "After avoiding getting my nails done for a year after moving to Phoenix because I was scared of getting a terrible pink and white job, I finally asked a colleague for a recommendation. They said Dv Nails is perfect for what I was looking for- fast, no frills, quality work.\n\nI just tried it out a few minutes ago and had Tran give me a full set of pink and whites for 38 bucks plus another 5 for the gel top coat. Fantastic work! Totally comparable to my skilled nail person back in DC!\n\nI will definitely go again. I didn't give it 5 stars because its not, like, glorious or anything. It's a strip mall nail place and looks like a million others... but when the work is quality, I don't care if the atmosphere is boring. Good work, Tran!", "business_id": "BIYvJTxDQQdwMEBh4Ltw4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rWFCaDU05dUelPe8gFtJvg", "review_id": "6s-5xMjs0XiterugCy0CqA", "text": "Okay I had to reduce them a star because in 24 hours the gel top coat on my pink and white's turned a tinged brownish color! I went back immediately at 10am when they opened and they told me to come back tomorrow. I said there was no way I was going to work with brown-hued nails (it looks like I smoked 4000 cigarettes on all fingers) so she said ok come back at noon. I returned at noon and waited about 15-20 minutes and then they filed the gel off and put a new coat on... we will see how it goes! I hope it doesn't turn brown again. I've gotten pink and whites with gel topcoat for years without a problem!", "business_id": "BIYvJTxDQQdwMEBh4Ltw4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PNS9z4aFDbfhpIsHCfNvNg", "review_id": "HUZIEDKu2KrstsO9cOU_IQ", "text": "DV Nail, may I help you? YES! You can - and always well. I've been going to DV Nails for years and they're great. I've \"cheated\" on them a few times when I hear of similar nail shops in the area offering specials and mini hot stone massages with a manicure but I always end up back at DV Nail. \n\nTheir massage chairs are wonderful - strong massagers. You actually feel like you're getting worked on. They're clean, friendly and always do a great job for the price. It's not fancy by any means and I wish they'd turn on the radio instead of the fuzzy TV but they're consistently good. They carry every Essie & OPI color and my manicures always last a long time. A manicure & pedicure is $28 total + tip. I think that's great. \n\nI typically request Tina or Julie - they both take their time and do great. Don't be fooled by this place... there's often a long wait. I'd recommend an appointment.", "business_id": "BIYvJTxDQQdwMEBh4Ltw4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DYC9uqPYAwI_q9J9RknWvg", "review_id": "G49cRAi9ZQIn5IiMG5LhYA", "text": "Wish I had followed Jayd's advice and specifically requested Jackie. I felt a proposal from my long term boyfriend was eminent (I was right) and wanted to get my nails done since I (finally!) stopped biting mine. I was fairly pleased with the look of my French tip manicure for the first two days. However, my tech (can't remember her name) was really aggressive with cutting my cuticles even though I jerked my hands back, \"Oww!\". Now, not even a week later my polish is hideously chipping and I have little skin tags above my cuticles due to her roughness. In spite of this fabulous ring on my finger I shun at showing it to people because of my gross nails. And I was charged $17 for a natural nail French tip?! Locating my polish remover now and will NEVER return!", "business_id": "BIYvJTxDQQdwMEBh4Ltw4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B4K5ruafil9RSDiTIL-1Bw", "review_id": "K-MHlk4sLMMRM9wc231hXA", "text": "Yelp says that two stars is \"Meh. I've experienced better.\"  But, I really haven't.  I'm a newbie to manicures - I think I do my own nails pretty well so I usually take care of them.  I'm not well versed in nail salons, but, I don't think a professional manicure is supposed to have air bubbles in the nail polish, like mine does.", "business_id": "BIYvJTxDQQdwMEBh4Ltw4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pEVf8GRshP9HUkSpizc9LA", "review_id": "GEuJt4CfiHbrowgG-Bjs7Q", "text": "Definitely my go to nail place when I am in Phoenix.  Lee is excellent with my nails - fast, friendly and efficient and the pedicures are great too!", "business_id": "BIYvJTxDQQdwMEBh4Ltw4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q4KbDme9mfxDVuCeKjh15A", "review_id": "Et3zT_oZ9_Jdb-A6rK4CQg", "text": "Very reasonably priced and a higher quality pedicure than I expected.  I will be returning.", "business_id": "BIYvJTxDQQdwMEBh4Ltw4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VxxlzZK6tK55uZvsuzKlHg", "review_id": "hO1QGQxybenBarog-rJ91w", "text": "WORST pedicure I've ever had -- EVER.", "business_id": "BIYvJTxDQQdwMEBh4Ltw4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ULm3xTh4tmWkIWTLEyQBQg", "review_id": "eq5rvJ9B4x-GJNqaVa9rfg", "text": "I've gotten several very nice pedicures at DV.  The place isn't fancy but it's clean, the staff is friendly, and they offer good prices.", "business_id": "BIYvJTxDQQdwMEBh4Ltw4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rouEJREISaR5k6TDeDnN-w", "review_id": "9vQfXw8XyUcVuADLUSQ-pg", "text": "I used to frequent this place to the point that Julie & a couple of the girls still recognize me when I walk in.  This place is probably the most inexpensive nail salon in the \"valley of the sun\" for the quality of service received.  I always get a pedicure and sometimes a manicure. \n\nOnly problem is, I would go to this salon as a walk-in occasionally on my way home from work (used to work downtown & commute on the 51 freeway from North Scottsdale) so it was hit or miss with which tech I would get as they are nearly always super busy. If I got Julie, she knew better than to try to up-sell me as she had me enough times to know I would not bite. If I got someone else, it could be pretty annoying having to shoot down their up-sell attempts and second efforts.  \n\nAlso, it's really annoying how much they speak to each other in Vietnamese while servicing you & the television has been broken for quite a few months so picture and sound fade in and out which is also distracting.  \n\nThat said, all in all I have been happy with them (or I wouldn't 't keep coming back, right???)  All in all, great service and product for the price, laid back setting, and an excellent end result.", "business_id": "BIYvJTxDQQdwMEBh4Ltw4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9z4sGAL1hu9rLJhcFZR8ng", "review_id": "8Be_T92R10ThtC5uAc1mHg", "text": "I've been here several times.  You get what you pay for.  It's not a luxurious day spa, it's a nail place that just does (as far as I know) nails.  That being said, I've never had a bad experience.  The ladies that perform the services all seem very nice and friendly.  A couple times I've had to wait but not for long.  I will definitely be back.", "business_id": "BIYvJTxDQQdwMEBh4Ltw4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FY4skmNXuqNGgPVzidwmjQ", "review_id": "T6zEbJol__OzvJ2brzEODw", "text": "Li and Anna to a great job on fills. Everything else is okay, nothing special. Lousy TV and mags, so bring your own entertainment.", "business_id": "BIYvJTxDQQdwMEBh4Ltw4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sDKx16ztYDKtUHgpzYv2gQ", "review_id": "bQm_sj3kiN0gLiayCiJiZg", "text": "In the Nordstrom Last Chance parking lot, this basic pedi for about $20 + tip was not bad for being a walk-in trying to kill time! The interior doesn't have much flair, but my gal was nice and definitely knew how to engage in conversation just the right amount. She talked with her co-workers a bit, but also made me feel comfortable as I read my magazines, conversed a bit and just enjoyed it. \n\nI actually would have spent MORE money if they'd asked if I wanted a design or additional add-ons. However, it's nice that they don't pressure you into lots of $5 upsells. (FYI, I didn't see prices posted, so if you have questions, ask! But everything seemed very reasonable.)\n\nI'd come back if I was in the area!", "business_id": "BIYvJTxDQQdwMEBh4Ltw4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OeLaSOptivY9f1_ALFRabA", "review_id": "6iAeC8P4D-lV_Dh4AW6Yeg", "text": "This place is very bare bones and the staff is not friendly at all.  When you go to a place like this, you expect that English is a second language - but find it so incredibly rude when the staff talk to each other in their own language, laugh and smirk at you while they are doing your nails.  It is so insulting and rude and you cannot help but to think they are saying bad things about you.  I feel fairly confident that the staff knows English yet they pretend not to understand you - and don't even bother to try to get to know you.  If you ask them a questions about a nail design or color, they have no opinion and can offer no advice.  They offer nothing more than a manicure and pedicure - definitely do not go the extra mile in any way.  They ask the same question when you come in during the day \"You working today?\"  What does it matter if I am working or not?  And even if I tell you, you pretend not to understand me - and if you seriously don't understand, why ask??  Drives me crazy.  I have been here several times - the only reason  - it is close to my house and there is always someone available.  After this last time, I have decided to go elsewhere - my polish started peeling after two days and my nails were filed and buffed so thin they started cracking.  I have had it!  The work is hit or miss but mostly miss.  Even the entertainment is pathetic - the magazines are YEARS old - they even stock free advertisements you get in the mail, the TV does not have good reception and is always showing a lame show, the massage chairs have seen better days and the staff is just so rude - constantly talking and clucking in their own language to each other and laughing.  There are too many other salons in the area that are just as convenient - time to try a new place for me! I would not recommend this place unless you are desperate!", "business_id": "BIYvJTxDQQdwMEBh4Ltw4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WwjwfjE5TYfcU2wqNZxWOA", "review_id": "nyfowMw2OFmBJ3Pun-OsTg", "text": "Very first time here and i will definitely be coming back. Great work done by Jaquelynn and also, it was at an affordable cost", "business_id": "BIYvJTxDQQdwMEBh4Ltw4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Xpg-v0vUg2vPNQqwStkGCQ", "review_id": "3Li2JqLacBAdTs2-X06XQA", "text": "Tina does a great job on gel manicures.  She is five stars.  I'm giving an overall four stars to the salon because the other person that did my nails wasn't as good.  She was more like three stars...so I'm averaging the rating to four.", "business_id": "BIYvJTxDQQdwMEBh4Ltw4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k4chMTebfrl8XpQp_lPa6A", "review_id": "-S44_6VqGk2ZUQ7XHzzNwA", "text": "I would like to rate the work here, but sadly I can't. The sign on the door states that they open at 9am. I had some time before work and thought I would get a quick mani pedi. I waited for 20 minutes and they never opened. As a small business I would expect they would want to be open during posted business hours to bring in new customers. \n\nI won't give them a chance to waste my time again.", "business_id": "BIYvJTxDQQdwMEBh4Ltw4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6gotfQspzHVneMTkCJPcmg", "review_id": "g08W5Sq-D61zzFnmtyHyQg", "text": "Unless you have time to waste, don't go to this nail salon. Even when you make an appointment, they take clients up to the moment before your appointment so you have to wait 45 minutes.\n\nAnd when you show up (on time) they don't tell you that your appt will be 45 minutes later, they just tell you to pick a color so you have no idea that you will be waiting forever. By the time you realize what's going on, you have already been there so long you can't go somewhere else to get nails done in less time. \n\nTry kens nails instead, no matter when you show up, wait is never more than 10 or 15 minutes so they don't even do appts. They are in the Safeway shopping center on Indian school around 48th st.\n\nOr Biagio at 16th st and Glendale. If you make an appt there, you will be seen at the appt time. \n\nBoth are a lot cleaner than dv nails which is extremely dirty.", "business_id": "BIYvJTxDQQdwMEBh4Ltw4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lBMCBwbAhfgb5oKqilA7CA", "review_id": "U7y4Y3qspt5WuTfUTkuLqw", "text": "First let me say, I really like the work at DV Nail Salon. I've always had great mani/pedis from them and the whole salon feels very clean. My nail techs have always been friendly and I've overall been happy. Where it loses a star from me is the inconsistency with their hours. The salon says they open at 9am but their techs don't start coming in until 930. I went this weekend and had to wait past nine for the store to even open. I was more than a little annoyed when the lady came and said, \"oh, you're early\". Reading reviews from other yelpers, it seems like this is common. So if you have time to kill, I definitely recommend DV Nail Salon, but if you're in a hurry I might try some of the other nail salons in the area.", "business_id": "BIYvJTxDQQdwMEBh4Ltw4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Seve4bhnOq1ZdaZU94Q41A", "review_id": "7ulMgGJlkySK8M_R10bnKQ", "text": "Very disappointed and frustrated after leaving this nail salon. Like most, I don't have a lot of time to spend on getting a pedicure so when I can carve out time I'm thrilled to get one done. I walked in with a friend, was directed to chairs for our pedis, and the gal working proceeded to work on my friend's toes while I sat without even water in the tub. waited and waited while a few ladies with appts showed up. finally after my friend was done she told me I had another 30 mins to wait. No apologies, no explanation... very frustrated and was incredibly disappointed with this rude and inconsiderate service. Obviously I left without a pedi as I didn't want to pay them a dime for anything.", "business_id": "BIYvJTxDQQdwMEBh4Ltw4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EJaoDaba5ew7Pr1r8fT4NQ", "review_id": "d3U7uq0mjvPt0dI1OfCYaQ", "text": "I decided initially on Fiesta due to their location and ability to schedule appoint with a working mom. My LO had torticollis and needed some help. Our peditrician had referred him to a different office that blantely said they couldn't help me with my schedule.\nOnce decided it still took them a while to schedule an appointment, because all of a sudden there were no openings. Then there was a maybe and so with the scheduler \" Al' on the phone I took the day off, while at work. He would call me back. Nothing happened for 10 days, so I call them and yes there was one opening. Initially I need PT and OT. \n\nWe went in for OT and actually met the owner Beth, she was very nice and when I explained it took me  2 months to schedule, she apologized and was very firm about me being able to schedule. I wasn't the only working mom right. She even asked me who in scheduling took that time to not get me in sooner. She went to the front desk and came back with an appoinment on the day that worked best for me. She was so friendly with my LO when she did her observation.\n\nAt the next appointment we met Shelly who was going to do the PT with my LO. She again was very nice to work with and still is.\nNow we were relying on getting the weekly appointment scheduled on my day off. They are a very busy office. All of a sudden the whole somewhat negative experience with Al changed. Joanne called me 3 times to let me know she was working her hardest to move other families around so I could get a weekly spot on my day off and yay she managed and so kudos to Joanne.\n\nThe office is very nice and clean. Now I am really happy to go there", "business_id": "3qBJAudFUukKfSrVVUFknQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FmJKjC5UZlL2CtpwZjmL1A", "review_id": "Hn5VxHdL6PkabWR5MiQh3g", "text": "Very clean and nice place. However you feel like ur just a number. Almost like a doctors office, you go in and out like ur just a dollar sign to them...And I like to have direct contact with the therapist and at this office u can't. You have to go through the front desk to decide the scheduling. It bothers me that therapist don't handle their own patients and their own schedule. Any other therapy facility that I've been to I handle schedules on a more personal level with the therapists. Also, they just cut my sons speech therapy from a 45 minute session to 25 minute session. Which sucks!! Because it's not worth it to me to go there for only a 25 min session. So I took him off the speech schedule. If I find another place i am going elsewhere. I just don't feel like they get personal with you. And sometimes becoming close and  personal with ur patients is just what is needed for advancement with developmental delays.", "business_id": "3qBJAudFUukKfSrVVUFknQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qloqrE9yrevWX3chAZGoKA", "review_id": "RXiIO4PvpntzK6f_GMCw-A", "text": "My child in this clinic has been switched from clinicians at least 5 times within the course of 5 months. How do they expect for my child to excel in therapy when he is switched so many times. It takes a child time to adjust to a new clinician and once they get used to them they get switched again. At this clinic they also have speech assistants treat stuttering which they are not qualified to treat. They do not do whats best for the client they do whats best for themselves. When I was given feedback about my child the therapist only took 2 minutes and quickly moved on to there next kid. I feel like a number here and have decided to go some where else. I highly do not recommend this place. There are better places to take your child where it will not feel like they are a number. Don't let yourself fall by all the toys they have in the clinic. Looks can be deceiving.", "business_id": "3qBJAudFUukKfSrVVUFknQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XwBwRIFEaWjT25bQew911Q", "review_id": "3qSArJT1CZLVoevINX9kwQ", "text": "I will be a patient of Dr. Radcliffe's until he retires, which I hope is not for a very long time. \n\nI used to have a not-so-good dentist with a high-turnover staff. Mistakes were made and my teeth suffered. Then I found Dr. Radcliffe through a referral. If it's wrong to love your dentist, I don't want to be right. He's wonderful. I can't say enough good things about him and his staff.\n\nThe staff has low turnover, if it's had any.  He has a great chair-side manner, great sense of humor and is a consummate professional. He'll work with you to give you the best possible care, even referring you to specialists as needed. The wonderful ladies at the front desk are great at working with you on payments and insurance.", "business_id": "mDaplgVVdXUNZ1cHD-NtYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BiDA7uVJ5igMCsp4ZfpCpQ", "review_id": "sCrneKX1wMQVlxAIhxOG0Q", "text": "Yelp probably isn't the place you'd look for a dentist, but I'm glad Amy posted a good review because that's what brought me into Dr. Radcliffe's office.  I've never been happier with a dentist.\n\nI like to say that a dentist is only as good as his reception staff, and sometimes a bad front office ruins the best dentist.  Not the case here -- the staff is as awesome as the dentist.  And the office is awesome as well, bright and modern the way it should be.\n\nDr. Radcliffe is very approachable... extremely nice and quite good at what he does.  He treats you like a member of the family. \n\nIt sounds weird to say, but I don't dread going back (and I'm not worried when it's time, because they've always gotten me in whenever I wanted)!", "business_id": "mDaplgVVdXUNZ1cHD-NtYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AA26ZVCnCMxxS_rRpEwcxw", "review_id": "T9POTyveJ_R5R4VNyrHIIw", "text": "LOVE LOVE LOVE going to my dentist appointments with Dr. Radcliffe and his staff. I'm 31 and have horrible teeth, yellow, many fillings, etc. Needless to say, I've always been extremely embarrassed and ashamed to go to any dentist at all. I used to go to cheap, chain dentists because of the cost, however, those offices have people that come and go all of the time! No true patient care. So, to make a long story short, I started seeing Dr. Radcliffe in 2006, by a friends referral. Not only does he sit down and talk over things, questions, concerns, he'll be honest and he's extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of dentistry. He referred me to an orthodontist for braces, I completed that, and I continue to see him and his hygienists for cleanings, checkups. I'm familiar with the hygienists Gina, Ruth and Marnie and I absolutely love all of them! The previous review is correct. They all make you feel like part of their family. They aren't in a rush to get you out the door and Sharon and Kathy at the front do great with working out payment plans and scheduling. Wonderful atmosphere at this Dentist!! Very clean, professional office with extremely talented and loyal employees. Dr. Radcliffe and his team are in the process to place 8 veneers in my mouth and I couldn't be happier with the smoothness of the process.", "business_id": "mDaplgVVdXUNZ1cHD-NtYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "LHf2aT7DE0L6FFNDUohl9w", "text": "If Jared weren't such a dork, Subway may have gone for five. \n\nThey recently boosted their rating in my book considerably by taking a queue from Quizno's and allowing you the option to toast any of their subs. \n\nI am still partial to the old classic, the Subway Melt, though I have rarely been disappointed by any of even their most boring sandwiches. \n\nI'm glad that Subway has stuck around.", "business_id": "X8dNaEFH7LWDt1ORmkfDTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GMkF0yJWwFRVO9kiGOcojQ", "review_id": "7N3GD_Gk3i073aiptUVzbA", "text": "For a Subway.. This is the best one I have been to. It's right by my office, so I have only been there during lunch time. The staff is awesome. I am always greeted when entering. The workers are fast, and get your order right every time. One of their employees during the lunch shift seems to keep it all together. He manages the other employees well ,and is extremely friendly. Not sure what his name is.. but someone needs to give the black dude with the earrings a big raise. As far as Subway goes, this one is the best-", "business_id": "X8dNaEFH7LWDt1ORmkfDTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KhnR6nDdzj5P_TsgOcI-bQ", "review_id": "Zg8o5-rWWsySpln5HDczqA", "text": "This Subway has the nicest, friendliest staff EVER (the african-american guy always has a smile for me and I love it!).  Even when they are super busy, they work fast and always get my sandwich right.  \n\nGo right at 11 or after 12:30 to avoid the crazy lunch rush.", "business_id": "X8dNaEFH7LWDt1ORmkfDTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CM_vuEc6jKqpODm4hZJy8Q", "review_id": "Axonta0gPQLT1EIg-t9MJQ", "text": "As far as Subway's go, this one is better than most than I have been to. I frequent this Subway quite often as it is the closest Subway to my office. The candor from the \"sandwich artists\" is always refreshing. You can tell most of them actually enjoy their jobs. Once I found a piece of plastic in my sandwich. You know when you open a bag of turkey and the edges of the bag are all tough to break open? A sliver of that ended up in my sandwich. The manager was quick to act and ended up making it a non-issue for me. I appreciated how he took charge and took care of it. Just another reason why I go back.", "business_id": "X8dNaEFH7LWDt1ORmkfDTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cBJqlNzyoJFak3_XRe2bvw", "review_id": "hMyvP9hAEtIH8lCg9pY2oQ", "text": "I work around the corner and go here sometimes for a quick lunch. I've never had a problem here until today. I walk in, order my flat bread, sit down and BAM! In my sandwich is a HUGE grasshopper just jammed in there with the head popping out! I didn't freak out outwardly just calmly walked over to the cashier and showed her my sandwich. She joked that it's just a \"little extra protein\" but would make me a new sandwich. News flash...this is AMERICA, nobody wants to eat that kind of \"protein\" at Subway! My stomach is still hurting from the sight and for my trouble was offered \"2 free cookies\". Great, thanks. All in all, I will never come back and probably would never eat at Subway again!", "business_id": "X8dNaEFH7LWDt1ORmkfDTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MHQQadI61XUbPWuQ95P4GQ", "review_id": "zvU755W_YSAVaSAr_P3nOw", "text": "I like Subway. I've been ordering the exact same veggie sub for almost 20 years. This location isn't anything special, but the kids that work there are always super nice. \n\nOh and they have this super delicious brewed honey green tea! My new favorite drink!", "business_id": "X8dNaEFH7LWDt1ORmkfDTg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MU-2byxzw-AYvyho0LezlA", "review_id": "mdslPONr6bp-7m-dx8caPQ", "text": "Good bagels a little expensive for a toasted bagel and cream cheese. We also ordered the turkey sandwiches for lunch later on and they were decent but not worth $7 a piece.", "business_id": "KNIw6kwf8LZkrS1lEnaLiw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bkPFUCENKOYFDit-eV2PSw", "review_id": "_TaGTZkYxsWmMZGIbslG8Q", "text": "There are several locations and there can be a huge differnce in product quality and service from one to the next. The 16th Street & Camleback location makes the absolute best chipotle turkey wrap (and I've tried it at four different locations). They layer the turkey, cheese and lettuce so that you don't bite into big chunks of any one but get all the flavors in each bite. For $7 you definitely get a lot of good, fresh food.", "business_id": "KNIw6kwf8LZkrS1lEnaLiw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bwo_j9OGpZN60T5HxKOTeA", "review_id": "_aUDQYAitIamweUPAvNbeA", "text": "This should be a four- or five-star place. But the service brings it down. The bagels are excellent, and there's nothing wrong with the food. But the staff leaves the coffee too long - it always tastes burnt / bitter / terrible (just go next door and get a Starbucks). They also take no interest in the cleanliness of the place - I have never seen someone come out and wipe down tables or sweep up debris. Staff turnover is high and competence is low; they tend to have an attitude.", "business_id": "KNIw6kwf8LZkrS1lEnaLiw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gUXfVNgnNF9WU73T-d-FKQ", "review_id": "BzV-zRaG0PBg0bslIAu_6w", "text": "I have to say, I try to go to indie-restaurants as much as possible, but I love Einstein's six-cheese bagels and the dutch apple bagels.  So, stopping there to fill my craving I had a most pleasant experience. This was a Friday morning, busy but not like the usual weekend insanity.  The staff was so friendly, clearly remembering some regulars.  The manager was hustling around, checking on customers, taking orders to tables and bringing out fresh coffee.  The service was so quick and friendly!  Good job guys!", "business_id": "KNIw6kwf8LZkrS1lEnaLiw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BPde0dz-vM4_fZCNPRT8sA", "review_id": "z1MhU6RCtT75AOGU3VgK-A", "text": "All I can say is yuck. I expect a lot from chain/franchises. Maybe the food won't be the highest quality, but the service and cleanliness should be right on. And it should be fast.\nI went here a couple of times and was dissapointed every single time. The last time I went, I got a bagel with cream cheese for take out. I got home and started eating it and, would you believe it, it tasted like cigarettes!! Clearly, whoever made it had just been smoking, came back inside, and made my food without washing their hands!!!! Respulsive, I didn't even bother to go back to complain.\nI will never give Einsteins my business again.\nLooking through Yelp, I see a ton of bad reviews about all of the Einsteins. You would think corporate would take these reviews from the general population into some serious consideration. We may not be official food critics, but we do know what is going on.", "business_id": "KNIw6kwf8LZkrS1lEnaLiw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "2u6kSKvooHzf_JH6Lqt6GQ", "text": "In the mornings, I like to stop off and get myself some coffee and a treat of some sort before I roll into work.  I stop here because its close to work.\n\nI can't say that I'm really a fan of Einstein's...they lack in so many areas, but I continue to go because I guess their just there, and its easy to stop in.\n\nI'm not all impressed with this location.  The service is slow, their coffee bar area is slow to be restocked and half the time I have to ask for refills on coffee creamer, and other times its just long lines at like 7 am due to the slow service.  Plus, their bagels are not all that great to begin with.  I usually stick with the muffins myself, since they are usually pretty good, and the prices are A-okay.\n\nOverall, its not that bad of a place, but Einstein's has become rather bland and boring over the years, leaving me desperate for better service, better bagels and a mostly generic feel.  blah.  I will say, at least this location has a decent amount of seating!", "business_id": "KNIw6kwf8LZkrS1lEnaLiw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bkPFUCENKOYFDit-eV2PSw", "review_id": "ltOq9wnqXUk2haaTAEcJIw", "text": "Okay Einstein's store on Camelback and 16th Street, I have to ding you for this. DON'T sweeten the ice tea. Your brewed Spontineatea (or however you spell it) is great WITHOUT the simple syrup. Let customers choose to sweeten their drink if they want. \n\nI spent $1.99 on a large tea that I couldn't drink without it triggering my gag reflex. Poured most of it down the drain instead. Nasty stuff.\n\nUntil you offer plain old unsweetened ice tea I'm not giving you your star back.", "business_id": "KNIw6kwf8LZkrS1lEnaLiw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1GL8b9uNkrk3Udq5gSIIFA", "review_id": "PPkjtQu3rVPzsio6bnMCYw", "text": "Einstein's is one of my all time favorite places.  I adore bagels, and there is nothing better in the world than a BLT on an everything bagel.  And they can do it right.  I'm sure there are quainter, less corporate mom and pop bagel places out there, but for my money, I like knowing what I'm getting, and knowing that it's gonna be good every time  I go in.", "business_id": "KNIw6kwf8LZkrS1lEnaLiw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_4lqpCYCqOQzbB6xQGGhrQ", "review_id": "1VT0w4HgExDT0wuzLKT-PQ", "text": "Honey Whole Wheat, double toasted, with butter and peanut butter... \n\nDon't go \"ewww that's gross!!\"  try it. . it's delicious.\n\nSo that's my order every time I go to Einsteins and guess what? These guys are the one location that can make it just perfect.  I live right next to one and I had to ask them to triple toast it one time because their toaster was set to \"warm blown air\"  .. well not really, but it seemed like it.  Then the girl putting on the peanut butter, might as well have been using a tea spoon for the tiny amount she gave me.\n\nSo not to bash that location.. but yes, this place just rocked.  they are super fast and if you get there at the right time, there is no wait.", "business_id": "KNIw6kwf8LZkrS1lEnaLiw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZUx-B52hGRhmeUDVukmjrg", "review_id": "lIlya10muCWpzqGcg86fqw", "text": "This is a nice treat I allow myself once in a while. I love the garlic bagel. (Truth...I wish Einstein's did not put sesame seeds on their garlic bagel but they added that years ago and I don't think they will ever switch back.)\n\nThe service here has always been quick and they almost always give just the right amout of cream cheese.", "business_id": "KNIw6kwf8LZkrS1lEnaLiw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DxHYzSR6bXljibrW823weg", "review_id": "MNtSgJOXNGXx1wvF7W9SGA", "text": "Sometimes the line can get long so be prepared. Always good service and great food/well stocked.", "business_id": "KNIw6kwf8LZkrS1lEnaLiw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pEVf8GRshP9HUkSpizc9LA", "review_id": "bDESGXRmVKXaPgekpTV1kw", "text": "Super busy on Saturday morning, but worth the wait...the bagels were fresh and delicious!  Sit on the patio at Camelback instead of at the main entrance on the back side...more space to spread out!  Very friendly staff too!", "business_id": "KNIw6kwf8LZkrS1lEnaLiw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "thdVzCfKx-DV0zYWqId3pw", "review_id": "ZJnCJbDnCQWPEXPEocpqqQ", "text": "Like most Einstein locations, I'm unimpressed with the way the business is run.  The bagels aren't  bad, but they're not worth the aggravation it takes to obtain one.  The line was crazy long on a Wednesday morning at 8:30am, there already was a severe shortage in options because several bagels and pastries were already sold out, and after ordering you continue to wait in line just to pay.\n\nThere are some pluses.  This location has plenty of seating (however, most of it is outside on a shared patio with Starbucks and a sandwich shop).  It's a short walk from the Camelback automile, which makes it one of the best places to grab something to eat if you're getting your car serviced around breakfast or lunchtime.  It's also open until 5pm which is actually pretty late for an Einstein.\n\nJudging by the fact that I've reviewed three Einstein locations, and given all of them just two stars, I'm guess that most of the problems come down from the corporate level.  However, each location seems to always have a steady flow of customers, so why should they work to improve the massive flaws?", "business_id": "KNIw6kwf8LZkrS1lEnaLiw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_9WdLStCJUKWiQhyCzckoA", "review_id": "lE4BLrKmMw87ubh6rfziJw", "text": "Great service love their yogurt parfait with fresh fruit", "business_id": "KNIw6kwf8LZkrS1lEnaLiw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hyUC687R-bhV6dy2Vvio1g", "review_id": "mmvAv98t1ag9TYoeeclm_w", "text": "Love Einstein's! Great selection of bagels and also a great selection of cream cheese shmears. You can come in and experiment with all the combinations; different bagels, cream cheeses, get it toasted, not toasted, plain or all spiced up. Folks behind the counter are friendly. Get my order right ..yep.. every. single. time. Want to save money on your coffee while enjoying yummy bagel? Just bring your travel mug for discount price. Not an Einstein's mug? No problem! Heck, you could even bring in your Starbucks mug (from nextdoor) and refill it here for cheap. Deal! Great sitting area outside. Want to walk, jog, or bring the dog here on Saturday? Perfect spot for it. Sitting inside and forgot your newspaper? Everyone shares the 'community' paper around here. I have to give it 5 stars :-) Yup..Every time I venture to a new bagel spot I always come back to Einstein's.", "business_id": "KNIw6kwf8LZkrS1lEnaLiw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3uzKR_e4N7x7yDBr-w9fGw", "review_id": "jUCvbyRv1sbpYYCD1uEIpw", "text": "Jenny loves smiles!  And it shows!  First of all, the coffee was hot, and I mean hot!  But, let's be honest, it is supposed to be!  The bagel was very good, perfectly toasted, and when I asked if I could order an extra side of veggie schmear, she said \"absolutely\"! (free of charge!)\nThe customer service was excellent, the restaurant was clean, and Jenny-you are very good at your job,  it shows through all of your employees.  Keep up the great work!", "business_id": "KNIw6kwf8LZkrS1lEnaLiw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EjroPHL4TUaB6tqs3CeofA", "review_id": "yt__DO1vUMGF72SoZL5uLg", "text": "For long story short, skip to the bottom- \nI love Einstein's. The variety of bagels and shmear are great. The customer service is always fast and they have you moving along. At this location, all the employees are friendly and are prompt to get things done for you except when you ask for coffee to be brewed.. \n\nI ordered a bagel and coffee to go around 8:05 am and got through the line and checked out at 8:08 am. Fast, right? There was no autumn brewed coffee out so I asked when it would be ready and they said shortly. So I decide to eat my bagel there and check back in around 8:20 and ask of they're even going to make any and he said he would go in the back and check. He didn't give me an update so... I wait.  I finished the other half of my bagel  and check back in around 8:30 and they said in a couple minutes. I know I shouldn't have wasted my time, but I was curious to if they actually meant a few minutes so, I waited. I did not see anything out by 8:40 so I said \"fuck it\", sucked it up and got Vanilla Hazelnut coffee and walked out..\n\nLong story short, their Autumn brewed coffee is my favorite (you have no idea) and after asking 3 times for it and waiting 40 minutes and it still was not ready, it would be faster for you to buy the damn coffee grounds and brew it yourself at home or at the office. I know, it's just coffee, but lets be real.. It's disappointing to specifically go in for your favorite coffee and not even get it.", "business_id": "KNIw6kwf8LZkrS1lEnaLiw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v8prSSKtN8-avfAUO0ZYkQ", "review_id": "nWnCf190KZjFmBO0bLCFgg", "text": "Einstein's is an okay chain.  It's not my favorite but in a pinch, it can hit the spot.  This location, however, leaves a lot to be desired.  I've stopped in multiple times due to the convenient location but I always leave disappointed.  \n\nThe food here is the standard Einstein's fare.  I'm not a real bagel fan but I have sampled a few of the breakfast sandwiches.  They were okay, nothing memorable.  I usually stop in for a coffee or a latte.\n\nThis last visit really made me mad.  I ordered a hot chai latte and ended up leaving with something else (never figured out what the drink was).  Unfortunately, I was a good ways down the road before the drink had cooled enough for me to take a sip.  Aaargh!\n\nWhat really annoys me about this location is the lack of customer service.  I've found that the folks working behind the counter are rather gruff and unfriendly. On this last visit, the young lady didn't greet me and refused to look me in the eye.  It's been a similar story with my previous visits.  The store seems to stay fairly busy in the morning hours.  I don't know if this contributes to the service problem or not.  Either way, I've made my final visit.  I can get a hot drink elsewhere.", "business_id": "KNIw6kwf8LZkrS1lEnaLiw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p8maA86UB_XAPT0Ja-G-NQ", "review_id": "z5DOwtJ-e5AHCU2xswDYOA", "text": "Service has been only okay all three times we came here. Order was wrong 3/3 times. General manager gave me a free drink, but with a poor attitude; that doesn't make up for $20 of mistakes. We will no longer come here. Also, $9 for egg, cheese and a bagel? Too much.", "business_id": "KNIw6kwf8LZkrS1lEnaLiw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_Lz4b5QL0K8ndeyz2vxslA", "review_id": "LK-Vw8W1R0ES7WYmchOOsA", "text": "I don't have bagels very often but decided to meet my brother today for coffee and a nosh.\n\nWe arrived at 11:30, both of us were starved.  He ordered a toasted plain with a schmear. (He's a food purist!) I grabbed a lox on pumpernickel with capers and an onion schmear, along with their house coffee.\n\nOur meal was delicious.  Einstein's is good for a quickly prepared snack.  It's not fancy but is well located and there are lots of great selections.  I like their coffee a lot more than many other retailers as well, so try to have some whenever I go.  I just wish they carried more sugar-free syrups.\n\nI have had their bagel dogs in the past and enjoyed them.  And, of course, the fall season brings pumpkin bagels and the transcendental pumpkin cream cheese.  I try to have at least one or two of those during that time!\n\nI recommend Einstein's for it's service and variety!", "business_id": "KNIw6kwf8LZkrS1lEnaLiw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_7el1cOgnfkNfmZKi277bQ", "review_id": "iUhhDDCR0ICSHO8qBYV4Qw", "text": "I have to agree with both Pierre and Donald. However there are 2 menu items worth ordering. I get them togo all the time for lunch. The lettuce wedge and the willy burger. The steaks are awful! They put some crap they describe a seasoning that is so overpowering you can't eat it. Also someone needs to teach the cook the difference between Med rare and Well. I know I know that is a big difference but when I ordered the rib-eye med rare I got a hockey puck! Sidebar the bread is really good when you get it hot. \n\nThe wrap up burgers are good and the lettuce wedge rocks, skip the steaks!", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-9mljS0O9mwdOnGv-Oea3Q", "review_id": "xplIK5ZRh6UgZWc5dztTNA", "text": "OK I might be picky. But when a party of four goes to a steakhouse I expect to see steaks on the tables. But these steak prices are nuts for a casual dinner spot, as were the The four plates on the table all together consisted of less than 18 oz of beef. Pretty sad for a steakhouse if you ask me. \n\nBut I will say this for the place. The staff and management was nice except for the one waiter lacking manners and reaching over me and across my plate to hand off condiments to my dining partner. \n\nThe staff is quick to refill your glasses. Friendly and otherwise thoughtful. \nI might not come there for a meal again but I would consider it a decent place for appetizers and drinks. So the Saloon might just become a favorite watering hole for me from time to time.", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DewT-wT_wZmCSadGS4ACZg", "review_id": "y2Myv5Z5aVsg6wIGFV2aXw", "text": "I have been to this place 2 times in the past few years when visiting AZ. And both times was amazing!!!\n\nThe service and the food is Amazing. The Texas Rose is super yummy! The Ribeye was cooked to perfection.\n\nI wish there was a Lone Star in the California Bay Area!", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aW579gfxhc6_2lV8AGWWJA", "review_id": "4dsuAE1cJOwyggUBRgZxnw", "text": "The food was great and the waiter Patrick was very attentive. We were the last ones to leave on a Saturday night. My cell phone was left on the seat. After realizing while still in the car I called and there was no answer. The next day no one could find it. I strongly recommend not to bring anything of value to this restaurant, cause the employees will not turn it in to lost and found", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "G_Qup54owJRH-lmkhs4bOw", "review_id": "_8PHxkD2qshjr84rnskcZQ", "text": "Great food and great staff! Our waitress was awesome, checked in when we needed her but didnt hound the table. The manager and gm checked with us as well. I reccomend the bacon cheddar mashed potatoes!", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "NvDR3SPVPXrDB_dbKuGoWA", "review_id": "hCdGZoJRB_jv1B6eykaO7Q", "text": "I stopped over at Lone Star for a quick lunch yesterday. The food was brought out very quickly after I told our server I was pressed for time. The Pork Chop was juicy and very tasty; I could have wolfed down another Pork Chop (it was that good). The gigantic Sweet Potato was delicious when coupled with a little bit of butter and cinnamon. I love their salads, but didn't have a chance to order one since I was in a hurry. The drinks are refilled on a timely basis. Lunch for two was about $22 before tip.", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_4lqpCYCqOQzbB6xQGGhrQ", "review_id": "1F44TD0lHIc60Jl01EyJog", "text": "So it was my friends birthday and a bunch of us were gonna go out for dinner.  We had planned another place, but didnt feel like waiting 2 hours and opted here next.\n\nWe all sat down at a large table and our waitress came over and seemed to be stressed from the get-go.  That doesnt always go over well when you're there to have a great time.  So we were thinking of what to drink and she left and said \"be right back.\"  I think she must of said that to us about 10 times that night.\n\nOnce we got our appetizers and drinks, and placed our order she seem to be in a better mood.  Not sure if she was stressin' from somewhere else, but we were joking around and I guess the jokes just were not funny. Who knows..\n\nWe got our dinner and it was ok really.. nothing amazing.  My friend got a salad that seemed to be 90% lettuce with a dash of veggies.  \n\nI still give it 3 stars because I love their porkchops and another friend said her fish was really good.", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3JNamCLvTdonVdwLXzcj_g", "review_id": "5QZpCWOsMAXaqCOkrD-qvQ", "text": "My Fiance and I went out for my birthday and we were very pleased with our whole dining experience. The staff was excellent we received our food and drinks very quickly. The food was also excellent. I will definitely be returning :)", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "F6QsMoJdvtohlbnST-fDyQ", "review_id": "YA0PlswTi4fj2crg--5iGg", "text": "I went to Lone Star tonight with my friends,for our birthdays. I have been here and the location that closed by the 1-17 many times. I always loved it. Tonight we loved it even more.  From the moments we walked in we were greeted with wonderful sincere smiles.  We were given a fabulous booth with a lovely girl named Desiree.  She brought our drinks right away and took our order with no delay. She even asked if we had questions about the menu or anything else. Which my friend did and she knew all the answers. How wonderful to get such great service! She continually filled our drinks and we did not have to ask.  x x x x x... We also had a visit from the lovely Kera, the manager at Lone Star. She wanted to make sure our visit was perfect,which it was. She was wonderful and pleasant to speak to.  The meals were wonderful, and cooked to perfection. We even had appetizers ,they too were fabulous!   The end of dinner we were given 2 full size desserts as it was our Birthdays, and they were divine!!  Thank you Lone Star for a lovely evening!  Ampule parking in the lot as well.", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DY-U7c0451pUs25p_AhUgQ", "review_id": "V29jf17QMpsTCr2yBMxgZA", "text": "Love this place!  Been going to this location for years.  The food is always great and the price isn't too bad either.  The only thing I would say is a con is the service.  You never know what kind of mood the server will be in or if they will be attentive or not.  This place is delicious if you're looking for steak, or seafood, burgers, etc.", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HICySQWRUehuHaeIRRmD6A", "review_id": "RHzUqQj4r_Vq62YOvXJctQ", "text": "Before today's visit I would have given at least 4 stars.  Maybe it was because I ordered takeout that everything suffered, but for as good as their food and service is while eating there I assumed it would be the same.  First off, they kept me waiting twice as long as predicted on the phone, leaving me to wait ignored at the bar for 15 minutes.  Once home the I found that my steak was extremely over cooked, almost too bad to eat.  Their one saving grace was that the food was still hot when I came home.  I may eat in store again, but I am certain that I will never order out again.  Unfortunate because it would have become a favorite spot to stop on my way home.", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i94JgBKT4T7pGco7W1S0OA", "review_id": "FyXUxdQiCRyvrx4vsUpLDw", "text": "Why 5 stars?\n\nPrice to quality of the food ratio is excellent: Don't expect to die of food joy, but you will come away happy and your wallet will still have some money in it.\n\nService is uniformly both friendly and accurate, without being overly attentive and hovering.\n\nThe \"YEAH TEXAS\" theme is a bit much, but what can you expect with the name?\n\nThe only thing that I totally HATE about the restaurant is the country music. I've been told that it's corporate policy to pipe that stuff in. If you ask, however, they will turn it down to a more ignore-able level.", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q0SIbZZ8hMFtVP9G6S5Dpw", "review_id": "inXUzL3xfEVg73t-93MXwQ", "text": "Okay food, not the best I've eaten. Good place for lunch though, food was on my table super fast. \n\nService was good, just enough amount of attention to the guest. \n\nParking turn out a little challenge, as the lot isn't that big and lunch time...well it was more of 14:00, it was still packed.", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Ry48Bta6spNowOkiMNC_xg", "review_id": "FJQQz1ttkyxKwyY1yKUs7w", "text": "When in Phoenix, our family circle of dining out has a small radius. Lone Star is one of the restaurants consistently in our orbit. We used to dine here for special occasions. Unfortunate circumstances put us into lots more restaurants for meals these days. \n\nOur favorite foods, like so many other Yelp*ers are the pork chops with sweet potato on the side. Cinnamon & butter on the side please. Mom goes big for the half rack of ribs and sweet potato. We usually take half home. I enjoy the salad wedge/steak wedge or steak salad. I'm taking a liking to the French Dip, Sweet D is eating burgers more these days with their fat, hand formed sirloin patties. \n\nSpeaking of hand formed, Lone Star's steaks are aged off-site, but are hand cut in the back room. The bleu cheese dressing, all sauces and the cobbler-type desserts are made on-premises. The Bovarian brown bread appetizer loaves and baguettes arrive from Texas by truck. Does SB 1070 allow that? Salted peanuts are no longer automatic, frequency of allergenic attack made them a \"by request only\" item. \n\nKera, Assistant Manager is on the floor, circulating and greeting. She and one other cafe owner are the top circulators where we eat. We've spoken with Joe, the Manager off and on, and another manager some years back. \n\nService is attentive, as mentioned by several other reviewers. My glass is never half empty. We're getting to know Jasmina of the many pens. She and Sweet D are passionate about office supplies. \n\nLone Star is a chain, which BTW Yelp*ers, corporate reads your reviews. My mind keeps it in on the same steak house shelf as two other steak house chains. We've been to all three. Lone Star is the place we return. Price, quality, service, close to where out evening business keeps us. I suggest the old bald plastic cacti be replaced. Someone plucks spines obsessively. I wonder if someone has a Lone Star cactus spine stash at home? \n\nSomebody snarked away on Lone Star, with a mixed list of chains and locally owned places to eat. Rate chains with chains, local with locals, its only fair. Unless you've had one two many giant margaritas, then you'll say whatever you want no matter what. \n\nThis place is fine. I guarantee we'll be back. Sweet D misses the line dancing of yore, and Joe, when you read the lines below, I expect you to jump up on the bar divider and dance your heart out with a grin.... \n\n(Courtesy David Allen Coe and Steve Goodman) \n\nWELL, IT WAS ALL \nTHAT I COULD DO TO KEEP FROM CRYING \nSOMETIMES IT SEEMED SO USELESS TO REMAIN \nBUT YOU DON'T HAVE TO CALL ME DARLIN', DARLIN' \nYOU NEVER EVEN CALL ME BY MY NAME \n\nYOU DON'T HAVE TO CALL ME WAYLON JENNINGS \nAND YOU DON'T HAVE TO CALL ME CHARLIE PRIDE \nAND YOU DON'T HAVE TO CALL ME MERLE HAGGARD/ANYMORE \nEVEN THOUGH YOU'RE ON MY FIGHTING SIDE \n\nCHORUS: \nAND I'LL HANG AROUND AS LONG AS YOU WILL LET ME \nAND I NEVER MINDED STANDING IN THE RAIN \nBUT YOU DON'T HAVE TO CALL ME DARLIN', DARLIN' \nYOU NEVER EVEN CALLED ME BY MY NAME \n\nWELL, I'VE HEARD MY NAME \nA FEW TIMES IN YOUR PHONE BOOK (Hello, Hello) \nAND I'VE SEEN IT ON SIGNS WHERE I'VE PLAYED \nBUT THE ONLY TIME I KNOW \nI'LL HEAR \"DAVID ALLAN COE\" \nIS WHEN JESUS HAS HIS FINAL JUDGMENT DAY \n\nREPEAT CHORUS \n\nRECITATION: \nWELL, A FRIEND OF MINE NAMED STEVE GOODMAN WROTE THAT SONG AND HE TOLD ME IT WAS THE PERFECT COUNTRY & WESTERN SONG \n\nI WROTE HIM BACK A LETTER AND I TOLD HIM IT WAS NOT THE PERFECT COUNTRY & WESTERN SONG BECAUSE HE HADN'T SAID ANYTHING AT ALL ABOUT MAMA, OR TRAINS, OR TRUCKS, \nOR PRISON, OR GETTING DRUNK \n\nWELL HE SAT DOWN AND WROTE ANOTHER VERSE TO THE SONG AND HE SENT IT TO ME, \nAND AFTER READING IT, I REALIZED THAT MY FRIEND HAD WRITTEN THE PERFECT COUNTRY & WESTERN SONG \nAND I FELT OBLIGED TO INCLUDE IT ON THIS ALBUM \n\nTHE LAST VERSE GOES LIKE THIS HERE: \n\nWELL, I WAS DRUNK THE DAY MY MOM GOT OUT OF PRISON \nAND I WENT TO PICK HER UP IN THE RAIN \nBUT BEFORE I COULD GET TO THE STATION IN MY PICKUP TRUCK \nSHE GOT RUNNED OVER BY A DAMNED OLD TRAIN \n\nCHORUS: \nAND I'LL HANG AROUND AS LONG AS YOU WILL LET ME \nAND I NEVER MINDED STANDING IN THE RAIN \nNO, A YOU DON'T HAVE TO CALL ME DARLIN, DARLIN \nYOU NEVER EVEN CALL ME \nWELL I WONDER WHY YOU DON'T CALL ME \nWHY DON'T YOU EVER CALL ME BY MY NAME", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7Ot-v89x44U_VdIPgD3qKg", "review_id": "fp73RBYM6NAnNWii9bxZ8w", "text": "Great food and a rare bird of a honest manager when it comes to whats in the food. They have very comfy booths. Did nor care for the country music. I was able to blank out the music.", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tjAz4KNAQSNaednU4WWaeg", "review_id": "ouZayFj4kBGA0pcLpPTNKQ", "text": "Convenient, safe, easy, anonymous. Perfect for an illicit tryst away from anyone you might know.", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8-mw_aotUGmP0k0s6QKwOA", "review_id": "mM561URwM6FNb-dljk0T4Q", "text": "Will buy a grill and some meat and try my own hand before I go back.", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l4eVh0StI26RJYkG0eyS_Q", "review_id": "dUSYJTHp0IKhnEclvlfpHA", "text": "It's been a long time since I went to a Lone Star (no offense-just not really on my radar) and will probably be an even longer time before I go back. While the service was adequate our server didn't really interact with us-she was sort of like a zombie server and just showed up to take our order, bring us our drinks and bring us our card back. Don't get me wrong-I'm not looking for a bestie at my table but the only thing drier was the steak-my friend ordered a filet and I a San Antonio Sirloin. Our meats were tough and dry-so much so that we barely ate half and didn't even bother to bring it home. Next time I'll find an Outback or TX Roadhouse (my friend likes chain steakhouses-I like the independents but am happy to compromise). The sweet potato was smaller then the cinnamon and sugar served on top. My salad, though tiny-was spot on! Do yourself a favor and pass on this place. Your pallet and wallet will appreciate it.", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qmdRG4PGjDEXazZYuFdDtA", "review_id": "kgONsNtiEyeB7GYJ9Tkj-w", "text": "Food ok, waitress was awesome and atmosphere fair.", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "kffxYQVQsEpF1DVlQlcGCg", "review_id": "A_ZCL3WcNlEabXVrlCtaVw", "text": "I came here for the very first time yesterday. We came in for lunch.\n We were greeted and seated right away, in a cozy little booth.\nHowever, before we eat we went to wash our  hands. The water in the bathroom is over the top hot. A child could really burn themselves on it. (Just a side note there).\nAnyway back to the food, The lunch choices are very good!\nWe both had the Burgers,with cheese and veg. Fries are good Steak fries,nice and thick. We also tried the Potato soup ,which was also good. Drink refills were abundent!\nLots of parking in the lot and easy to get to right on Camelback.\nBy the way, this is the only one left in the Valley now. The others have all closed.", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_LsbT_uW0UE6rhsWiAIrsg", "review_id": "196kB4T_OPGMEfrA6wVrKg", "text": "company dose not care about getting rid of flies in restaurant.  It is awful. Service is not good.", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n6SajMgssFQJ4j6TRYmNxQ", "review_id": "A4eCbdgVCTbi1PqhWUvEyA", "text": "I'm a steak fan - with a preference for filet mignon. The Lone Star is a good, reasonably priced (about $20 a plate) fix when I really need a filet \"fix\". Service is fairly fast, attentive, and friendly, the beer is really cold, and a cocktail has a bit of a kick. Salad was very crisp and fresh, steak was cook exactly as I markedly requested to my server (a true medium, not cooked medium rare or medium well - so my server was obviously paying attention to me!). As others have remarked, the baked potato was kinda smallish and a little overcooked, but I had the \"works\" with it, so it was edible. Not the best steak dinner, but for the money, pretty good. Recommend.", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "100Df1wcVrl9rJgB7EG6xw", "review_id": "RchE38eHC5b7Lfu-GjIUjg", "text": "Service here is awful.  Came in to a not so busy restaurant and was never seated, even after 3 groups of people came in after us.  They seemed to have a lot of people doing nothing.  I wouldn't recommend this place at all.", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_h2h6TX5xhhWFIPMnpMd3g", "review_id": "a3yH81FVxra_UuXHrKbQ7A", "text": "I really don't know what people are bitching about. It's a steakhouse, so how is the steak? I've had the porterhouse and the ribeye, both medium rare as a steak should be prepared, and both were excellent cut and quality. I take my steak seriously whether I'm grilling it or ordering it and this place knows how to grill a steak. High heat, salt, cracked pepper, and butter. Perfect. The sides were excellent as well and we've always had friendly service. I'd take Lone Star over Outback any day. I only wish we had a Cattleman's here, but this is the next best option.", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jHwEOGkgl0yQ-oLWxiCAGg", "review_id": "CVBR--95fLZun5hdonwQ5g", "text": "Living close by we eat here quite often, I usually order the bubba burger or the chopped steak because they cook it exactly the way I like meat, bloody. I do wish they offered a plain mashed potato rather than the garlic mashed, I am not too much of a potato skin fan unless it's a baked tater. The service here is always excellent but I do have to agree on a busy day the parking lot is quite a challenge. I think $6.29 for 5 extra grilled shrimp is kind of pricey, especially if you've spent a small fortune on dinner. I recommend the 2 for $25 meal if they still have it available. They have taken feedback and expanded what they offer for the specials menu. The spinach and artichoke dip is a pretty tasty appetizer.", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kA2OQAdbwOaGd3Q5ZnNIQw", "review_id": "irn96wSUQ9vUvq1bkpv1Eg", "text": "I do not favor the corporate monolithic steakhouse; but managers Joe & Cara absolutely make this place feel like your mother's dining room.  They are caring, smiling, nice to my kids, happy to see us, and genuinely seem to like their jobs.  Their attitudes influence their own staff and guests, it can be zany crazy, busy w/45-minute waits, to-go orders, screaming kids...nothing throws this crew off.\n\nLucky to have you Joe and Cara!", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Psh8PaEh8c2Wn8YjwyGVvA", "review_id": "BNLq0HzTsLKmECA6niOv2Q", "text": "I got the fish and chips, with wedge lettuce and spinach as the sides. The spinach and wedge lettuce were fantastic. The lettuce was fresh, the ranch dressing very delicious (not overly tangy), and the spinach was so fresh and well cooked and flavorful for a steakhouse.  The fish was good, but the batter was slightly heavier than I like best. But not overly heavy like some places. The appetizer bread was super soft and flavorful with the butter.\n\nService was great.  The guy came back often to check on us.  \n\nMy friend didn't like her fish and chips as much as I did, but she's super finicky and hard to please so I do not fault Lone Star on that. Haha. \n\nA lot of people wanted booths, so we thought there would be a wait. But we didn't care and got a table immediately.", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gEjTN0OXTMue2FwnLpeWHQ", "review_id": "sd31V06gRF54WKfw6g6Fmg", "text": "I'm a fan. Good food. I love this restaurant's pork chops and chicken wing appetizers.  Good service. I often report their excellent service to the restaurant's website contact link.", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NmMJ5_scACZdo5qOl2wVsw", "review_id": "W8U8Ewr1Hsse7yeRxVPRCQ", "text": "Great food!  Tonights service was exceptional!  Our table must have been bugged because everything we needed was at our table before we could ask for it.  Our waiter was so good with the two children at the table, asking them first for their order.  I dropped  the Ranch Dressing down my blouse and before I looked up there was a waitress there with a towel.  Very impressed with tonights food and service.", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q6FaSZpCtVv7PXECwDL1bg", "review_id": "MxGHXfgKInumljtxVgCOaw", "text": "I ordered the $12.99 special that came with bleu cheese topped sirloin (the best medium rare I have had in years!), a house salad and cheesecake for dessert. Great service. No complaints!", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "B_CVJ2u3tmhcERyY0KXOdA", "review_id": "17LL6inKUYXtPHu_nEG4ew", "text": "Family of five had a great dinner!  Our server Brandon was attentive and polite.  I observed the manager making her rounds and she stopped to check on us twice.  My ribeye steak was cooked perfectly and had great mesquite flavor.  We will return soon!", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BJUyckLaDyb1SZ1PD1GIZg", "review_id": "JOzT5D7f0ANjUbsFj_l7Gw", "text": "Went on Mother's Day with wife and family.\nSteaks were average for the price. Very good service. Chocolate cake very good, but overpriced. Good middle level family steakhouse.", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "el_BsZHqhCZK_VG27TyPBA", "review_id": "Ns4mXIXyJbkslztCEkT60w", "text": "I ordered the peppercorn ribeye, and it turned out nicely. Tons of pepper, and a delicious brandy cream dipping sauce. With the price right in the mid range, they put out a good product.\n\nI also got the potato soup and rice, along with bread, all of which were good, about what you'd expect.\n\nNot the fanciest place around, but definitely a good place to go if you're just looking for a good steak dinner.", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VnOtsJ2514YIAd0fM2O8oQ", "review_id": "O86z4XpR5CuetarrObFSBA", "text": "My friends like this place so I occasionally go to hang out. The food is never great and the service is iffy sometimes. Admittedly, we are a large group, but the service tonight went like this: (Pardon the fact that I am a meat eater.)\n\nI ordered the steak sandwich and my friend ordered a Delmonico. The waitress brought us both Delmonicos and I said, \"I ordered the steak sandwich.\" She said, \"You said \"Delmonico.\" I said, \"No, I didn't,\" politely because it's not that big a deal. She refused to acknowledge that MAYBE she was wrong. Just insisted that I had said Delmonico. \n\nIs or is not the customer usually right, even if they are wrong, which I wasn't? I didn't make a big deal, just paid the difference and brought the rest home. But I don't recommend the place.", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SInpm1Y38JVB0DHwLKx1yQ", "review_id": "jZQ8n7Gwa6elLO91f2bbjw", "text": "This place was pretty good!  I had baby back ribs & fries, and both were very flavorful. The ribs were extremely tender, and the fries had an excellent seasoning on them. The service was decent - it was a pretty quiet time of day when we were there - but attentive.", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iVeqN7iqrjY9knZSX9NbVg", "review_id": "OCHX_8VUSSl4tfJC5moI3w", "text": "The New York Sirloin was cooked well, but it was pretty tough. The online menu said they had prime rib, which is why we came, but they don't even sell it. Our server Bryan was very good", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "SPZdlHkpKfdZFuglpmj8Sw", "review_id": "eaoVJrjlZpbR1elFKctFjw", "text": "I called Lone Star to order the spicy spinach dip and the Steak sandwich for takeout, along with a salad. I was told that my food would be ready in about 15 minutes. Since I live in the general vicinity, it took me about 15 minutes to drive there. I'm surprised to have never noticed them before and they're a fairly large restaurant kinda hard to miss, even in a mini mall. Parking, close to the restaurant, is somewhat limited but you do have plenty of mall parking spots to consider. My total came to $20 and change. \n\nThe dip was quite spicy and cheesy spinach superb. The nacho chips were fresh and warm. I ordered my steak well done. It was perfectly cooked and tender. Since I ordered takeout (had to pickup at the bar), I added A1 sauce to my sandwich once I got home. The salad was good, and they put my requested salad dressing on the side, along with pickles, onions and tomatoes.\n\nOverall, it was a nice meal and I'd go again, if just for the food.", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lejbGgNzXy2VS7b7fmrFPA", "review_id": "LfSpTWbjz5cXGaTFq_vSkA", "text": "The food was good, but not delicious, I had the steak sandwich \"delmonico\" the steak was tough and poorly seasoned. The portion is great, i usually split it with someone else. The place is spacious for a large group and they have seating that isn't so close to another person. The staff is friendly but somewhat inpatient, but then again we were a large group.", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D8TlrpLhMPPdgS21HeYObQ", "review_id": "yDFqoeUgXtzViVxkVwTQ6g", "text": "It had been awhile since I'd been to a Lone Star and I really had no memories of the experience, so a few friends and I decided to try it out as it was the nearest steakhouse to our location.\n\nWe were extremely disappointed. Although the service was just fine and the bread & cheese fries were tasty, the rest of the food was either wholly unremarkable or completely unsatisfactory.\n\nI ordered the 8 oz. sirloin (so cold and purple throughout that it could walk off the plate on its own; I know, go ahead and make a face...), with saut\u00e9ed mushrooms and a house salad (no onions, extra ranch dressing) as my sides.\n\nThe salad was very plain and had nothing about it to distinguish it from any other salad anywhere (including one you would make at home or one that you would get from any buffet salad bar anywhere in the nation). I did not expect the salad to be the highlight of the meal, but usually there is something (a spiced up ranch dressing, flavored croutons, etc) that add to uniqueness of a 'house' salad. Not this time. Meh.\n\nWhen my entr\u00e9e showed up, the steak was warm, light pink throughout, rubbery, and absolutely flavorless. No rub, no marinade, and the cut had clearly either been recently frozen or sitting in a fridge for an extended period of time because the flavor of oxidation was rife. Please note that I never expect there to be marinades or rubs on a steak, but then I do expect the cut to stand up on its own (which it did not in this case).\n\nThe saut\u00e9ed mushrooms were particularly disappointing. I love saut\u00e9ed mushrooms. Adore them. I require nothing more than a little butter or oil on them and then just go to town in that pan! The mushrooms I received were a mix of mushrooms that had been saut\u00e9ed to the point of shriveled brown lumps and those that had been held over a warm microwave for 15 seconds. On top of this odd culinary spectrum, there seemed to be nothing but water on them, which didn't do anything to assist in the flavor. A quarter through the meal, I'd had enough and claimed a full tummy (a white lie... forgive me).\n\nAlthough the server was kind and competent, the food was a severe let down and I would never return to this or any other location. Sorry, Lone Star.", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y3brKOgx1__DHU0xO8eMfA", "review_id": "L5R-hc2qWke8rq9sSNyE9A", "text": "The food was delicious. The service on the other hand was horrible. I could get better service at The Applebee's that just shut down in chandler. I'm normally a 5 star giver. But the service was embarrassingly backwards", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9Cv4SkLY_A3Qs1aUN5r7rA", "review_id": "tT_wPChm0Z0j7McvHgPwBA", "text": "I give three stars because it wasn't horrible. My food was edible so eating here is not completely out of the question. There is nothing that makes me want to come back. \n\nMy experience started with a host who was friendly and seated us with no wait. I asked her a question about the special written on the chalkboard she was unable to answer. Not a big deal I don't expect the host to know the menu. I came solo with my two kids we got settled and the server took our drink order. He seemed less than enthusiastic about giving any suggestions other than the house margarita that was on special. I took him up on his suggestion and got what I expected. A standard run of the mill house marg which I poured some of my corona in to change it up. I  went with the 6oz sirloin and half rack of ribs. The steak was ok, low expectations from a chain. The ribs on the other hand were comparable to jerky. Over cooked and under sauced. This was my servers suggestion to get the ribs. I know this guy has never tried these ribs because if he had it would be the last thing out of his mouth. I can get a meal at hundreds of establishments. This server must think business falls from the sky as opposed to being built on customer service and food quality. I am disappointed at the lack of passion this individual possesses. I was hoping for an experience that warranted a repeat visit.   This restaurant is under achieving. I hope this review prompts a server meeting about guest relations.", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_IZPzXTCPx4ly4J1po2dKQ", "review_id": "ePiqD7LaPSO_n4H3_jshiQ", "text": "Nice. Liked it a lot. Food is always super hot and fresh, and the service is generally good. Beef was of good quality for that price point.", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "yHmy_aopEUZk_OqdAE9KUQ", "review_id": "FOvtT3jaYh0-f5OmVI8pYQ", "text": "We decided on Lone Star because my boyfriend wanted to go to a \"real\" steakhouse and it's close to home. We were seated quickly with no wait. Service was good although it did seem to take some time to get our drinks even though it wasn't too busy. The food was good. We both had steaks and my boyfriend inhaled the steak fries with bacon and cheddar. I would most likely come back when I'm in the mood for steak and not in the mood to go too far.", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_gJnGS0wnZh5NODtXdiguw", "review_id": "Xr1GzucT16LPgR__N7uvhw", "text": "We went there bcz we were starving and I had worked 22 hours that day and had to get my car from my job near the Biltmore...fun rush hour traffic...I was brain dead but that food perked me up let me tell ya.. The waitress was super nice, attentive brought out the drinks no issues...like clock work....The food was the bomb of course I had the baby back ribs and bakes potatoes...it was delish......yummy...scrumches sauce was perfect tangy and sweet and super soft meat...like butter melting in ya mouth", "business_id": "gQjTs4BDNYSu9oJhkEsssw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "BjZSw2zNX_B-F1Xp_1km8g", "text": "CHIPS and SALSA (2 kinds) and BEAN DIP all while you wait for your food.  Don't bother ordering appetizers, the chips and dips will satisfy you.  If you like margaritas, order the jumbo marg and sit in the nice air conditioned room.  Arriba is Mexican food, nothing fancy with a twist- just good ol' Mexican food.  You know the kind you eat and say \"why oh why did I just eat all that?\".  I come here ever so often.  I had the carnitas just recently and was was very happy with my meal.  Have Fun!  Prices range anywhere bettwen $9-$15ish.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3P_dkw4C0E5IDKaLEdtoNw", "review_id": "l-XkxzhtSOcGIWBRjdkGog", "text": "Spicy hot is a very subjective thing. Arriba's dishes are made with Hatch chilis from New Mexico. For the lightweights, they have a heat scale next to the chili items. They can't make their food too hot  for me. Everything I've had here has been good. Service is usually good, but have had a couple of issues with the service in the past. I've been to the Chandler and Scottsdale locations.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UM3-2LLcWsOtB1XdEdc-NQ", "review_id": "sCjGqsirX8T3Q2ZYnhcsZA", "text": "Great Food!!!\n\nThe food is quite spicy. So be careful of what you order. I have been there twice now and was very satisfied both times.  They make a great Mango Margarita.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gq_G5VCDziyEV2-bzGuqzw", "review_id": "pHcKjxu7yI5HfNySQlrgtQ", "text": "Aw, man. I just love this place.\n\nI can think of about a million different places to have a marg, but the gigantron ones they make here are good. The funny thing about 'em is that, yes, they're pre-mixed, and yes, they're made with el cheapo brand tequila, but hot diggety... can you refuse THAT many ounces of deliciousness for 4.95 on a Friday? Not me. The bean dip is awesome, the food is so so, but as far as I'm concerned, there is no other way to avoid Camelback rush hour than by stopping at Arriba for a marg or five (and then calling a taxi home... right?).", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QGwRlG8TRx77YT62EK86BQ", "review_id": "3c-ctfDnw7GXeenfkeDU6w", "text": "Arriba Mexican Grill is very delicious.\ni love the bean and salsa dip!\n\nI always enjoy the White Sands enchilada!\n\nI really agree with some of you...the food is very spicy.  Get ready to drink lots and lots of water!", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4dnDsoHuxUtzhaumxbpR5w", "review_id": "YycXf9rIeMET4oskktBe4g", "text": "I love love love Arriba. Their happy hour is the best. They're margaritas are magnificent. On the rocks, extra salt, please!\n\nI'm also slightly obsessed with the White Sands Chimichanga. Delish!\n\nService however is slightly disappointing. The servers are either not there or too in your face. There needs to be a balance, people!", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DVyPnsANoH4B5QIyKen64w", "review_id": "PrYpJGI925zYVmFefVnLFg", "text": "place wasnt so great.\n\ni came here earlier today for lunch with my dad and some of his coworkers. the staff wasnt great. they got orders all wrong. food was average. ive had wayyy better in southern california. doubt i'll go back to this place.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "u5NejIEXa3qZVTSB4lri_g", "review_id": "IDW5BfnW2mPtnNYhBMc8Xw", "text": "The food here is great!  I agree with those that believe the food here is good.  I've eaten Mexican food throughout Phoenix and this is one of the best.  I live in Southern California, and I can't find anything that compares.  I love the salsa and bean dip with chips.  The combination meals are great.  Their chimichangas and burritos are fantastic.  What I also love is that the portions are large, so I always have a midnight snack or breakfast for the next day.  Arriba!", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Odoe2LqAPrV0TjdXxkP7Mg", "review_id": "lpXjnp4DrmToG-zJc21Kag", "text": "This is one of my favorite restaurants in the valley, seriously! The atmosphere is great, first off. So much personality in the colors, paintings, plants, and other unique Mexican decorating accents. I knew it was a cool place the first time I went there as soon as I saw the Frida Kahlo painting on the wall that you see when you first walk in. There is always someone  smiling to greet you and take you to your seat, which I've never had to wait for. \n\nIt is quite a large place, and each room is decorated differently - one room even has a mural-type painting on the walls of a scene in a charming-looking Latin American town. The waitresses wear dresses that reflect their culture. \n\nI noticed instantly that most of the customers were of Hispanic descent (a really good sign!) and that the staff had thick accents. I felt like maybe I wasn't in the States anymore! \n\nOh yea, and the food is SSSSOOOOO good. I like it that their menu has a photo of every single meal they serve. That rocks! And, they have levels of spiciness for the hotter dishes on the menu -- five chili peppers next to the description means you better be able to handle the heat they serve!!", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OAES6IjJsW06P0rZdx3omA", "review_id": "3Qvh68IMP4TdFaDbAQcJpA", "text": "When my mom suggested we eat at a simple casual Mexican restaurant for her birthday/my brother's grad school graduation celebration, I was a little surprised. She herself has only been in one other Mexican restaurant years ago and loved it...no wait, I take that back. She's been in one other one but did not enjoy it as much as the first time. Eh. Anyhoo...My brother suggested Arriba because it is one of his favorite restaurants. (Note: I keep encouraging him to yelp about his favorite places in Phoenix since he lives there.) \n\nIt was not terribly crowded for a Saturday afternoon, which was nice. I was pleased to learn that they have brunch options which is served until 4 PM on the weekends, if I recall. Up until the restaurant, I had trouble deciding what I wanted to eat since I had gained some weight being around family....eh, that happens right? I opted for the make your own omelet, and it came with beans and some potatoes. The potatoes were bland and needed a little salt for flavor. My dad who has never stepped in a Mexican restaurant, only because he is not a huge fan or an expert in Mexican cuisine, enjoyed his carne asada and rice. His plate was CLEAN! He did say he would come back again, and for my dad to say that is a good thing. My mom and brother shared some a lot of food, but honestly I was not paying attention to what they ordered. Oh and for dessert? We had 3 orders of the flan. I still stand by that my mom makes the best leche flan ever, but the one at Arriba was just as tasty. I think the cinnamon sprinkles help. ;-)  \n\nOverall, I would have to say that we as a family enjoyed this place. Sadly, our trip in Phoenix was too short otherwise we would have gone back for at least a second round. We were seated right away and had great service. \n\nPS: The little to-go menus at the front are slightly different than the big menus at the table. I only know because my dad wanted to order something else from the small menu, and apparently it is only served during the week.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "08fQ03TquEkERny-5YcYCg", "review_id": "YeB-SgWTtyuRBKGPz-1nhg", "text": "Not good for vegetarians. They put meat in EVERYTHING. There is nothing like getting a \"vegetarian\" meal to find meat chucks floating in the sauce. In addition, every time I eat there I get sick. Seriously, the chain Mexican food restaurants need to be banned from Arizona. There are so many great authentic Sonoran Mexican food places around town, the chains just ruin it. Unfortunately none of them are by my house, so I am forced to try these crappy chains... When will I ever learn?", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 13, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "EkKv_j3Us9xUuh1qgi7X3w", "text": "3.5 stars. If you must do a chain Mexican restaurant in Phoenix, then Arriba is your place.   Don't bother with Macayo's, Ajo Al's, etc.  Sure it's not the best, but when you want full-service and don't want the uppity Barrio Cafe type of place or the counter-service La Tolteca type of place, Arriba is good for that.\n\nThe servers are always friendly, the atmosphere inside is more gawdy than its busted bright Vegas jumbotron on its exterior sign on Camelback -- but is to be expected -- and the chip/salsa stand thing is righteous.  We were in there and out of there for dinner last Thursday in under 40 minutes (a measly 10 minute wait for our food) and under $30.\n\nWhile I sometimes order the White Sands Chimichanga adorned with a creamy white cheese sauce and a mini New Mexico state flag toothpick, the Pollo al Diablo is my favorite and features a grilled chicken breast covered with fiery Hatch chile and monterey jack cheese.  It's one of their more well known dishes and is not for novices.  I am not responsible for your indigestion or hyperventilations.  Just sayin.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H7OGq5Upv2FwuSORESv6Kg", "review_id": "y_1heyk5Pj6f-QE-vluHyg", "text": "If you're looking for chain Mexican food....stick with Macayos.  I've gotten nothing but bad food here and bad indigestion. Food quality is poor and is on par with Taco Bell.  Just drive a little further to somewhere else.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "_ErgsUxbvwin9_mLzPgQkA", "text": "This is really a 4.5 from me. \n\nI have been to several of the Arriba's and have never had bad service or any problems with my food. (I have been to the locations on Camelback, at Arrowhead Mall and off the 101 in N. Scottsdale)\n\nThey bring out chips, salsa and bean dip and it tastes absolutely amazing. The chips are always fresh and they have great salsa. They just keep refilling and refilling them, so my only complaint is that I get too full and cannot eat all of my food!\n\nJamie M. mentioned having trouble finding a vegetarian option there, but I have not had a problem. I normally get the bean and cheese burro topped with queso dip. I have also had the abado pizza with beans vs. beef the taco salad sans beef and the cheese quesedilla. I would eat any one of those items again. \n\nThe red and green sauce are not veggie friendly, but you can easily top your meal with the salsa or their queso dip, just ask for no chorizo on it.\n\nThe margaritas are really amazing too, and HUGE! I think you pay $11 but they are big enough for 2-3 people to share. The cost of the food is reasonable.\n\nThe restaurant itself is pretty fun. They have a cool mexican/sonoran theme throughout and everything is bright and colorful. \n\nIt's one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in the valley.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6uNeagh9ljbwV8XRUn_cYA", "review_id": "2FpriNEKg20yz-nuC4rg1Q", "text": "A favorite lunch spot of mine.  If you get there before 11:30 am they have a \"recession friendly\" menu where almost everything on the lunch menu is $5.95.  Quite a deal considering the portions.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hno-5CTo24tD9YRdglAZ2g", "review_id": "rBJ5f124E6ZZzNOEw3c38Q", "text": "Read the reviews on Yelp tonite and decided to give Arriba's a whirl.  We went to the Camelback location.  The place was OK.  Nothing stupendous and nothing God awful either.  The whole place looked pretty grungy, in particular there was trash all over the floors; bits of paper, wrappers, gum and such. \n\nThe service was \"meh\".  After we were seated a highly disinterested bus person or food runner dropped off a heaping wrought iron edifice of greasy, pretty tasteless chips.  They actually tasted more like cereal than tortilla chips. She also sloughed off extra ramekins of bland, but spicy bean dip and salsa.  She kinda dropped the stuff on the table and withdrew quickly as if she were throwing a diaper into the trash.  Our server barely spoke English and barely seemed to notice we were there.  She seemed either aloof or afraid to speak, which I guess was her personal rendition of subservience or something.\n\nThe BF and I both wanted to try the White Sands Chimi after all the awesome reviews on Yelp, so we agreed that he'd get it, give me a bite and I ordered the Arriba sampler, which was like 8 appetizer sized chucks of really greazy, indistinguishable and pretty tasteless finger foods.  He ordered guacamole with his and I asked for sour creme with mine.  His guacamole did not come out on his plate or on the side, but we were charged $2.50 for it.  I did get \"sour creme\" but it was more of a frozen glop of dairy than anything else.  The White Sands Chimi seemed like it would have a good flavor but I couldn't really savor it because the intense burning was too much to endure. The BF & I literally swapped plates halfway thru the meal b/c he couldn't take the heat of the chilies anymore.  I really don't think they're hatch chilies. They burned like jalape\u00f1o.  I buy roasted hatch chilies fresh-roasted at Food City all the time and they do not burn the crap outta your tongue like this food did.\n\nOur server never came back to check on the food, our drinks, bring more water or soda and I literally had to flag her down to ask for the check.  It was NOT busy in there at all and I saw about 5 other servers buzzing about serving the maybe 10 tables total that were seated in the whole place.\n\nAll in all -- nothing overwhelming, including the food. It just all tasted like overly greazy fried corn chips that had been in a half empty cereal box for 6 months.  Other than \"spicy\" -- there were no particularly memorable or enjoyable flavors.  I don't think that just burning my (I suppose wuss-assed, from other people's reviews) tongue on bland fried foods is authentic Mexican.\n\nThere were some people hootin' it up in the bar. I guess if you like Big Gulp-sized margaritas, this place might be cool. Doubt I'll return.  The BF liked it though, so who knows. Maybe it was just an off night for me.  The desserts did look amazing so maybe some other time we'll check it out for sweets.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4MnVm1LWQ2ZXso4ORe_fZA", "review_id": "24wzWOpHZKXBZYdZ3dI9dQ", "text": "Why, hello, 99 cent margaritas.  \n\nI used to go here with a friend when I lived in the Biltmore area a year or so ago, and I lived and breathed off the shrimp and scallops del mar.  Nowadays, another friend and I like to frequent Arriba for their happy hour margaritas.  The chips and salsa are excellent, and although the servers speak hardly a lick of English, service is generally pretty good.  The food leaves something to be desired, excepting the shrimp and scallops del mar, as well as the chips and dip, but the drinks and service are awesome.  It's just the right place to drop by after a crappy day at work.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v5syT9lNBuXeJOXLryhoUA", "review_id": "3NdPRAgH5HYuAirS-tQgXw", "text": "Muy mas caliente, but my favorite restaurant in Phoenix. It's not swanky, and sometime you can feel like they're rushing your through. But the food is savory and very, very hot.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f0tSLMKXtwsJHV7a47sw4w", "review_id": "3PJEv0E6eO4xkExqJi8SFQ", "text": "Popped in for lunch today before heading over to see the A's Spring Training game.  Best mex food I've had for some time, but then its been 30+ years since we lived in LA.  Server was prompt, bi-lingual, attentive, and knew the menu (my wife is allergic to onions).\n\nAll in all, it was just what we were looking for... not fancy, not a take out burrito place, just decent eats.  Good for our Sat. early lunch. Didn't have a margarita.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5mnhUiRWi-q6nX7TkicE2A", "review_id": "qkSnhXzext9HOytCaRIPug", "text": "Maragarita's as big as your head.  Spicy, affordable food. Convenient locations thorughout the valley.  Only woarning is to not go on Sundays.  KIDS EAT FREE on Sundays and apparently that equals, parents don't have to pay attention to how annoying or obnoxious their kids are being.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gXQ3peDz-H8mFZO_U4ys3w", "review_id": "FJrbrRwmqXhknXtG2O-c5Q", "text": "if you want delicious americanized mexican, colon cancer causing food, then come here.\nif you want authentic, go to mexico. \nno but really. they have ridiculous sized margaritas and martinis. \ni really think that's what they should be called. \"RIDICULOUS SIZED\"\nit's like \"may i please have the gallon sized cosmo? yes by myself. yes thank you i'll need a cab.\" \ni love the abodaba pizza and the pollo con queso. \nbeen coming here for years and i still love it.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4mILqmATFktvFYWqrpRAUg", "review_id": "EwaQVutm9fo1tY2N3ELv1w", "text": "Their food was okay. The issue that I really had was that most of the chicken that's used is dark meat and makes the food taste more different than you think. There's also not very many non-spicy food items on the menu that are edible.\n\nIf you want margaritas the size of your head, and extremely greasy and spicy food, Arriba's is the place to go. If you dont drink and are a weenie like I am with spicy food, then this might not be the place for you.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0VfJi9Au0rVFVnPKcJpt3Q", "review_id": "H2Bp5V_Up0iQ0q99fLdh_g", "text": "Hatch Chilies... just the thought of them, make my mouth water. No one, and I mean no one does hatch chilies like Arriba Mexican Grill. Every Sunday the haul out the fire roaster and roast chilies all day long. You can buy them $5 a pound. Now, on to the dishes... there are so many, I wont list them. My favorite is the Hatch Chicken Especial. It is just the right mixture of cheese, beef and hatch, served in a mini pyrex with rolled flour tortillas and your choice of rice and beans. Unlike Renee A., I like to go on Sundays because I bypass the seating line, and go straight to the bar. No kids, and a great brunch menu.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rnUsWuzJndMoSy28RbPMMQ", "review_id": "vSjJrRCpXUwvBHAoQrRaqg", "text": "Well i seen some 1 and 2 stars, don't know what the hell they talking about, but this place rocks. I gave them a 4 star cuz too many people take their kids and cant control them there. LOL. \n\nBut the food is the SHIZZNIT!!!! \n\nThe Chips they bring out are nice crunchy and salt to taste. the salsas and the Lil bean dip uffffff, love it. \n\nThe food is nice and spicy, since I'm Mexican i can handle the heat. \nI always get the Pollo con Queso, can you say DELISIOSO!!! \nMy favorite. \n\nWaiter/es all are kind and helping on ordering. \nIf your into Mexican food, its a need to try.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CnLouHVXdR7M10Eulfhvsg", "review_id": "K60lgoOHmHT_h9MddB33kQ", "text": "Not impressed at all.  I went with my husband, and as always he ordered a bean burrito, it was very bland and way over priced.  I had a chicken and a beef taco, the chicken was horrible, and the beef was very dry.  For desert we ordered apple chimichangas which were very good, but how could you mess up deep fried apples and tortillas dipped in cinammon and sugar.  The only  thing good I have to say about this place is that every time I ordered a beer the waitress brought me one immediately and then about 20 minutes later the busboy would bring another out to me thinking I never received the first, either way, no matter how drunk I got the food never tasted good.   I would never go here again.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GjYhx_UBsndqJ5O0P7y3cw", "review_id": "yx_Fbi81bK5aSQDk8yreRg", "text": "I have been running into this problem lately where restaurants have a choice between sauce with meat, and really spicy sauce.  This makes me sad because I am the most spice averse vegetarian you will ever meet.  \n\nArriba has a gigantic menu with lots of pictures of the food.  I found the menu hard to navigate, especially in terms of finding something vegetarian.  I wanted the enchiladas, but the sauce options changed my mind and I got the tamale which was very sub par.  Very bland and chewy.  \n\nI suspect my experience wasn't the norm though, they seem like they would be a great place for someone who likes spicy meat.  Or cheap happy hour margaritas.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2qkHJ1oqE01DovTqpqCC0Q", "review_id": "_NlNCC7rmltDzdFaMU-dYg", "text": "I don't give five stars often, but here's my rationale. Their margaritas rock! It's the only place that you get your money's worth when you order a margarita. They are huge! They have a good variety of cool flavors to try too. Love it. But that's not it. They have the best green chili around, and it is HOT! I love hot spicy food, and this does not disappoint. Lastly, the chips and salsa service is good. I love the bean dip and the two types of salsa provided. i could just sit there and eat that alone. \n\nService is usually good. I normally just cruise in and sit at the bar. Can't wrong with service with the bartender standing in front of you the whole time. :)", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WS_xHzXr_vZAfFIlcsSMaA", "review_id": "vn8--Z7LjeWCmzCXW85Vuw", "text": "My wife and I used to love Arriba's, til recently when we joined some friends at the end of their table for dinner. We arrived about an hour after they did, and they were finished when we got there.\n I ordered a stuffed poblano chili dish and it really was not good at all. Bad enough that the food was bad, but when we were ready to leave, we asked the waitress for our check, so she gives us a check for the whole table.\n My wife said, \"No-we want our check only\" and the waitress said that they do not do seperate checks, which is B.S. because we always have gotten seperate checks at the Arriba's in Arrowhead. This created a big hassle for us because we never carry cash, so my wife had to pay back one of her friends for our share of the bill the following week.\n This is no way to conduct a business, and I also sent the main office an email telling them about what had happened, but they never answered the email. I guess customer satisfaction means nothing to them, so we will NEVER go back! \n\n Anyplace can roast chilis, so thats nothing special for Arriba's.\n\n Macayos is the place from now on, and the food there is superior to Arriba's.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "PM2J5E2GzeEINB98-U7wSw", "review_id": "CCgWqOzLzeWPGYWpitePqw", "text": "Maybe I'm biased, but I'm giving this restaurant 5 stars! You see, I'm a California transplant to the East Coast, and let me tell you their Mexican restaurants are terrible!!! While I was in Phoenix, I specifically asked the hotel receptionist about a really good Mexican place and she directed me to Arriba's\n\nI had the white chimichanga and asked them to substitute the pork with chicken, which they had no problem doing. It was fantastic!!! I also ordered a margarita, which was huge!!! and also very good. I wanted to order the flan, but I was so stuffed from good food that I couldn't even order dessert. \n\nI ate with a co-worker and unlike one of the other reviews, they did not have an issue with splitting our bill. \n\nI highly recommend this place to anyone in the Phoenix area... you won't be disappointed.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BdV6g3Dw_SXfZwim9Vzqng", "review_id": "mvyzua7K0GDDFy9o3o-LRg", "text": "A typical chain restaurant. In the city of Phoenix, there are way better Mexican places that are not chains. I would go elsewhere.\n\nDO NOT GET THE MICROBREW BEER!!! I had the Pilsner and the Amber, and they both tasted the same. I have consumed over 190 different bottles of microbrewed beer, and I was stunned to see that a pilsner tasted the same as the amber. Also, the pilsner was cloudy, which is the opposite of what a pilsner should be. Pilsners are clean, clear and crisp with a thin body. The pilsner I had could be described as a confused Hefeweizen.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t1yaeT8NRLZtNGfAMu8hWQ", "review_id": "fQqpN4a5Ai3ANMvqb4u6Wg", "text": "This was a nice little mexican restaurantt.  Had good food.  Menus were large and plentyful.  Price was reasonable.  Staff was friendly.  Can't really complain about it.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "m7vtKWpZ9wdEQ95wJxrMrg", "review_id": "exdqK0z7lLD2gMSgyF3gTw", "text": "Next time I should ask them if they can tone down the chili pepper heat a bit, at least for my order. The White Sands Chimichanga dinner I ordered was tasty, but the heat level was a lot more than I was comfortable with, and I usually enjoy spicy food. It would probably have been a much more enjoyable meal if it weren't partly like torture trying to finish the fiery food. The service was very friendly and attentive, and the place has a nice and informal, if kitschy, look.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J78I_XBYrU8buK3c1Pomrg", "review_id": "uRB2J-R2LzVWIZp9qoieBw", "text": "I had the Arriba Pollo Con Queso. Deliciouso and only $10.59 for tons of food.\n\nFestive environment. The booths in the bar area a little snug.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 21, "useful": 14, "cool": 15}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "2HZxWoMMQ_opUNyzXibtug", "text": "*pffffffft*  That's how you spell the sound of a fart.  And that's exactly what I did for 2 days this week, after my trip to Arriba.\nIt's basic Mexican fare.  We had a group of about 12 and they were great taking care of us.  I never had to ask for my iced tea to be refilled.  \nThe food?  We made a list at work ahead of time and ordered it right before we left the office.  I ordered the fish taco dish.  It came with a side of refried beans and rice.  The beans were nasty and then I realized they probably weren't vegetarian, so I only had a bite and put them aside.  The rice was...rice.  The only way it had any flavor was because I had doused it with hot sauce.  \nThe fish taco?  No flavor!  The fish was grilled, but I could barely taste it.  Everything was covered in some sort of white sauce and it was all that flavorful, but still covered up any flavor that *could* be in the fish taco.  I still prefer Two Hippies.\nThe service was great, but it was really the only thing memorable.  I doubt I'd go back there.  \n*pffffffffffffft*", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bmzq_nkjYqp8aWn12RJdhA", "review_id": "fSzfiWQQAYViJP9G1sWoqQ", "text": "At lunch time in this area, parking sucks. Staff are friendly. Food is nice and spicy. Tastes really good though, so I get heartburn later. Prices are average for a sit down meal.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JL_cervg7k-NB199arXIdQ", "review_id": "7_MpqNjeJ3w9yIpgbajH9g", "text": "It is much overpriced, and in my opinion the flavor and texture of the food was similar to what I would expect from any drive thru 'berto establishment. I don't mind that type of food when I'm paying 4 dollars and expecting to throw away a bunch of styrofoam.  But 40 dollars for two people for lunch and one drink each was money that could have been spent buying taco bell and a six pack of bottled margaritas, with money leftover for a tank of gas.  The layout of the establishment is also really weird. (And I'm coming to notice that I have an issue with weirdly laid out restaurants, but I digress.)  You're practically knocking people's food over to get to a table in the back. But this isn't a place you'd want that kind of attention.  This place gets a star for the drink being huge (and for the price, it should be) and giving me a cool buzz on a Saturday afternoon.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cAJpG8briCwhX3KA7mly8g", "review_id": "xxIbW-NdTofXqupRHnW8vg", "text": "Okay place.  Like the chips, salsa, and warm bean dip.  Food is mediocre.  Service okay to good.  I've been here a half a dozen times and think it's consistently okay.  I'm yet to find a mexican food restaurant I really like (for dinner, not a dive).", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "STRH5HCQ9lkCMNy5R7pq9Q", "review_id": "hOo6r8xhDWhR3pfIKV7MNw", "text": "We are hungry, we do not want to go on an expedition. We want spicy, cheesy goodness. And a margarita. We decide to hit up Arriba's since they're just up the street, and per our usual chill demeanor, sidle up to the little bar to grab a margarita, and decide what spicy green chile dishes we want to eat. \n\nNow, I haven't been to this place in a couple years, and the last time I went, was driven there, half in the bag after watching a softball tournament. At that time, maybe I didn't care so much, maybe it was because I couldn't see the bartender making my drinks, I don't know....BUT\n\nIf you are a *new* bartender, don't upsell me a handmade margarita with Cuervo, instead of your house concoction that comes out of a tap,  use the small side of the jigger to pour said tequila into one of those ridiculous tiny cactus margarita glasses, haphazardly salted, expect me to pay $6 for tiny little glass and crappy pour, and somehow appreciate that you have any understanding of what it means to make a good margarita - you know, one where the orange from the triple sec lightly dances with the tequila flavors rising above the  sweet and sour and the tang of fresh lime juice - especially when you still haven't given me a menu, and are now serving jiggerless poured Crown and diets and Jack and diets to your 21 and a half-year old friends who are leaning all over the bar with slithering arrogance and no sense of personal space (yes, I can smell your drugstore perfume, and no, it doesn't make you pretty).\n\nSo, no, I don't want this crappy tiny margarita, and no, I don't even think I want to eat here. \n\nWe went to La Pinata instead, because that's what we should have done in the first place.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "OAWop7e3tUzl-kt3-OwPIQ", "review_id": "1TefPLhRVtwRIvC8m6Vrrg", "text": "Service 4\nFood 4\nCleanliness 4\nAtmosphere 4\nValue 3\n\nPros:\nWhen they say something is spicy they mean it.\nDependable quality.\nGreat Starters\n\nCons:\nA little pricey\nWay overdone on the Mexican theme.. Very tourist trap'esk.\n\nMy first experience here was probably 7 years ago. Went out to dinner with some friends. This was recommended by a buddy who had bused here back in high school. Suffering from testosterone poisoning all chow'ed into the hatch chili cheese crisp and pretended it wasn't as hot as it was. Later this turned into a weekend ritual for my Dad and I to catch up, have a cheese crisp, and some delicious pork chile verde. Ahh the old fat and happy days.\n\nOnto the food:\n\nChips:\nThinking back on all my Mexican food experiences I've had a bad chip experience once or twice at every place excluding this one. The chips have always been fresh, evenly salted, never burnt, and have never suffered from an oil slick.\n\nSalsa/Dips:\nMild: Tasty standard senoran style salsa. Stewed tomatoes, green onion, green chili, cilantro, onion, garlic. Nice bright clean flavor.\nHot: I really love this stuff and I wish they gave you larger sides by default. This is a super garlicky \"taco\" style sauce but with more texture then the pureed cousin. Very heavy on the garlic and red pepper flakes. Crave this stuff.\nBean Dip: Delicious fatty creamy refried bean dip.\n\n\nQueso Fundido:\nA spicy, cheesy, melty happy place. Its brought to the table with some type of alcohol burning off. The chorizo, jalapeno, onion, tomato, and jack cheese are a perfectly melted and ready to burn through some baskets of chips. This will do wonders for your girlish figure.\n\nHatch Chile Cheese Crisp:\nOften a little overly done for my liking. It will snap into a million pieces on  your if you aren't careful. The cheese blend is tasty. These Chile's are HOT! I'm a spicy person and they warm me up. They will burn... twice ;) What is it with 50% of all Mexican places failing miserably at fully slicing their cheese crisps? Good luck pulling off a clean slice. Cover this in the hot sauce for and extra happy mouth.\n\nPork Chile Verde:\nI don't consider Arribas to be a true chain since it is local. That being said it still pains me when my favorite variation of a dish comes from a chain-like but it's the case here. This is the best pork green chile I've sampled in the valley. The chile flavor, the tender pork chunks, the liquefied pork fat mixed with the chile juice. Making myself drool over here. Ask for sans the jalapenos or on the side, it just takes away from the flavor.\n\nRibs:\nWHAT?!?! ribs at a Mexican place? Yeah that's right and they are actually tasty. I often have to try and fit multiple food cravings into a single restaurant. I don't believe all locations offer these but camelback does. They are likely parboiled then grilled off which is a strike in my book. However, the sauce is the right combo of sweet and spicy, very tender, not insanely fatty, and I think I can safely say they are the best ribs you will have at a Mexican restaurant ;)\n\nGuacamole:\nNot my favorite. This stuff is so packed full of tomatoes and onion filler that it's a terrible rip off. It is fresh and it does have a decent flavor but it leaves a lot to be desired.\n\nRice:\nNice and fluffy here but a tad on the greasy side. It also tends to be a little al dente which isn't a bad thing.\n\nBeans:\nI really love the charro beans. Ranch style whole beans but in a salsa base with a smoky meat flavor. I would go for these over the refried any day.\n\nI've never had a bad service experience here. It can be a little slower at times but the staff is always nice and attentive.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ip5uK0SNw5LzCHHNGdWaAA", "review_id": "IiGARw6lgQe5OqG3J5eFfg", "text": "My husband and I always love this place.  We've catered from here for Superbowl events as well as gone to lunch and happy hour.  We also picked up some fresh roasted hatch chilis when they have them out front during promotional times.  They were amazing and we made some great dishes at home!\n\nOur favorite is the pollo con queso, but there are so many good menu items.  We often get the pollo con queso and something else to share so that we can try something new as well.  \n\nWe just went there tonight because Sundays kids eat free and that is just great! \n\nTheir patio is awesome because it has an indoor/outdoor feel and is backed by a waterfall for some sound ambiance!  \n\nGreat salsa, great food, great with kids, I love this place!", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AVCBC2G5RjJM8tu_PebFPw", "review_id": "uYPcsTFI2Zhq2VYsUnvuPw", "text": "I feel like this is partially my fault for eating at a Mexican food place with a neon billboard in front. Someone told me it was good so I decided to go the margaritas were just right and the chips and dips were yummy. I ordered the floutas and yuck! The meat could not have been beef, I ate two bites and that was it. Our server asked if sour cream was okay said sure and then noticed a two dollar charge for a lump of sour cream on there. I really wish I would have just stuck with Ajo Als up the street.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gq_G5VCDziyEV2-bzGuqzw", "review_id": "j6GNXUijHTVVjCR8cd7AHw", "text": "Almost three years later and I still love coming here. The food has become more expensive, but the bean dip is still a-flowing, and my out-of-towner visitors are always satisfied afterward.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s339yiWq3AnDbY-dRyqDVQ", "review_id": "3P48QNifMhOKxb2sW9Xo0Q", "text": "I have been here for lunch a few times, but recently my wife & I went here for dinner.  Have to say the service and food were very good.  Both of us really enjoyed ourselves.  Even though we didn't step up to the #3 pepper\" meals, our food was plenty spicy. \n\nHuge menu and great looking deserts too.  Give it try, you won't be disappointed.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vn3lecMsL3kXVe-7hg3gLg", "review_id": "2Fa3XaPr3mDErg0JTA-4Ig", "text": "Service -- not so much. :(\nFood - - we just stopped in for nachos, and they were super cheesy. \nMargarita - - 99c during happy hour 3pm-6pm. Meh! Tasted like a lot of sour mix, but what can you expect for 99c, right? \n\nThe nachos were $11.99, but then marked down $2 to $9.99 for happy hour. \n\nNeedless to say.. we've had better nachos. But really the lack of service will prevent us from coming back. \n\nWhat were we thinking? :)", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "-DfJNouTEounScSJyXMHUQ", "text": "Our team from work came here for lunch.  It is my first time!  After all these years, I finally made it inside for some food.  I selected off the lunch menu (quite a selection for lunch).  I ordered the Poco Pollo Con Queso.  It is a golden brown chicken chimichanga topped with two kinds of cheese.  It comes with rice and I got black beans.  YUM!  It was really good.  The refills are drinks were fast and you did not have to ask.  The only weird thing was they took our bowl for the chips away.  I thought they were refilling it, it never made it back to our table.  \n\nI agree with Jacob L. the deco was WAY over the top.  Almost touristy.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UG0gkwl621U29BWpgSYRlg", "review_id": "ePbhh46qzzFFXBGBxuHJoA", "text": "Our Second Anniversary dinner, Parked on a wall!!! \n\n    Having recently moved back to downtown Phoenix, with My new Mate.  We have the opportunity to experience what is great about the area, the Food.\n    So as the two of Us tend to do (~ Not Think! ~), We decide  to try Arriba Mexican Grill, for Our second Anniversary, which is the 5th of May.  \n    Of course as soon as We walked through the door my Universal Translator kicks in, ~ Battle de Puebla/Cinco de Mayo ~ the Place is Wall to Wall Bodies. \n    (Like some Mexican Version of, Studio 54.) The Hostess; sweet as She could be informs Us of an Hour wait, aprox. and suggests We wait near the Bar.  \n     So, We grab one another's hand and snake Our way to the Bar area. \n     Landing at the post supporting a half wall, where We Park Ourselves with a couple of decent Margaritas.   Chips, a kicky Bean Dip & Salsa appear on Our wall.\n    Then there was The Band, Yes a live Mariachi Band, Silver Conch buttons & all.   Soon We had company on Our wall, allowing Mate to be gregarious, all is well.   Over an hour later We are ushered to the Dia de los Muertos room, which was not as creepy as I was worried it would be. \n    That night We each had the Sierra Mixed Burrito; \n    Giant flour tortilla stuffed with beans and your choice of red or green chile. Served with rice and choice of beans.  Mate had the red & I the green sauce. \n    Since then, We have returned to try the MangoMargarita for Two, \n    The Roswell Chicken Tacos; \n    Two flour tortillas stuffed with chicken marinated in a spicy Cholula sauce. Topped with pico de gallo, lettuce, shredded cheese, and jalape\u00f1o ranch dressing. \n    Chimichanga Plate; \n    Giant flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of machaca beef, ground beef, chicken guisado, and either red or green chile. Served with sour cream, rice, and refried beans.\n     I loved it with the machaca beef, Ranchero style, a decent, deep cordovan coloured hot sauce, along with a spicy cheese sauce.   \n    So all ends well, and We'll be Back!!!", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UG0gkwl621U29BWpgSYRlg", "review_id": "LYsV55K2IhDK8XcoYqdxHw", "text": "Okay, I just finished breakfast and My morning chores, thought I'd finish the review I started on Saturday. first though I want to tell Y'all how great breakfast was, then again, maybe not. \nYou see I have a little secret, You know how to keep a secret? You are all My closest Yelp friends, no?! \nWell right now for a mere $1.99 a lb @ Arriba's, You can take home the (World Famous) Hatch Chile's They're known for. Okay the only, drawback, They're like freshly caught Trout (You gut and peel them Yourself). The flavour though is worth every moment of prep, and Huevos Rancheros for breakfast, mmm.... \n\nP.S. They're Freshly Roasted, for easy peeling. \n...and Tatiana, \nthat Spicy MiddleEast inspired, \"Curried BourbonLimeChicken with Chiles\" I made for ArabianNights that You and Your Man were lovin'. Yeah these Chile's....", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UG0gkwl621U29BWpgSYRlg", "review_id": "5nwRYdYyO0tMVetsKqqECA", "text": "P.P.S. The 1.99/lb HatchChile Special has ended, Like GirlScoutCookies, VidaliaOnions, et cetera,  et cetera. Never long enough......", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nYzUbD84BATuZCGCxnXsbg", "review_id": "hYdID7vNW8x1ncn8ITjWjg", "text": "Decent but typical Phoenix area Mexican food.  Very comparable to Garcia's and Macayo's type of food.  We went on Sunday for kids eat free.  After sticker shock, yes I thought it was pretty over priced we  ordered.  My taco salad was $11, and my wife's lunch was similarly priced for 2 enchiladas.  The kid's cheese crisp was humongous.  Portions in general were pretty large.  Taco salad was good and fresh, but you could taste the oil in the shell.  Cheese on the cheese crisp, and daughter's enchilada was excessively oily.  Excluding the oily cheese and the prices it wasn't that bad.  We would go back again.  They seem to have some decent specials.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hq0WUfau1Mh3GyHn8oVdNQ", "review_id": "x8wAX7Qjv9uoKli7qeeu1g", "text": "Good Mexican food, but not great. We got there just in time to take advantage of the .99 margarita's, but the food wasn't anything super special. The salsa was knock your socks off hot, which kind of numbs your tastebuds to other flavors and everything was very peppery, which I'm not a huge fan of. I got the chicken tostada and the hubby got the chicken picado, which were both pretty good. The bean dip was awesome and the service was fantastic though.\n\nI think we'll go back sometime to try out other dishes to try to get that rating up a bit. If you go for happy hour then the prices are very reasonable...", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "vHvHbot6K29-SKdoasKYPg", "text": "I've been going there since it opened in the mid-90's and was called the Andale' restaurant. I think they changed the name because too many people made the same mistake my sister (who took 3 years of Spanish in high school and college) did: She asked why the hell anyone would call a Mexican restaurant the \"Ann-Dayle\". And so it goes.\n\nI've enjoyed most of what I've had there. Not the place to go while on a diet. Everything tends to be cheese-heavy. Partially for that reason I would forgo the sour cream and guac that they offer, especially considering that they come at a total extra cost of something like $3.50 or whatever. Sometimes the wait staff tells you, other times not. Guess it depends if they've been threatened with tableware when an unsuspecting customer wonders how the bill for a table of four suddenly jumped by FIFTEEN DOLLARS for guac and sour cream.\n\nIt's an ok place with reliable quality and decent atmosphere. The chicken con queso is good, but I prefer the adobada plate.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ey3VjXX9CTwyY-KXysbBUw", "review_id": "mRpbIJQD1sOQYIKxrSWfIQ", "text": "Pollo con queso is ridiculous! Huge menu. Also try the white sands sauce.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vhxFLqRok6r-D_aQz0s-JQ", "review_id": "7jFdo1FSIA9PlsI9uddutA", "text": "You get what you pay for.  The food is inexpensive but taste that way.  The only thing good is the bean dip and salsa that you get at the beginning of the meal along with hot corn and flour chips.  The rest of the meal is bland.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "OYzYZVnyRKC7KtafWU55bg", "text": "I tried their taco Tuesday special. Only 99 cents, donchaknow?\n\nUgggh.\n\nI think they compare with the worst of the Lawry's-mix-and-cheap-ground-beef-in-hard-shell tacos served by awkward neighbors who invited  me over to their house when I was about 8. I would class them \"barely edible\". \n\nMaybe it would be better for them to run a $1.49 Taco Tuesday and provide something that actually tastes good.\n\nService was ok, the rest of the meal was ok, but no more Taco Tuesday for me. Not here.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jl3reeqMGE7ooiWftpAIuA", "review_id": "htjJ43Iqn6D1ctqAnoLw3w", "text": "We didn't eat an entree here so I can't comment on that aspect.  We had their house margarita for two (but it wasn't 99c happy hour time) and enjoyed it, great value for 8 dollars.  One of our party had the Ultimate Margarita and he rated it 4 stars out of 5.\n\nWe ordered some guac dip to go with the chips and salsa (spicy but good spicy) and left satisfied.  The server we had was great, and gave us top notch service even though we were only having a drink and chips, although I did notice other servers weren't as attentive to their tables.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LP8JFPcEtA0ti8g_BRBX4w", "review_id": "4Z242NLz790ZoYThnK2j_Q", "text": "Unfortunately, yesterday's visit was one of the worst dining experiences I've had during my 10 years in Phoenix. The food was sub-awful (seriously, a cheese crisp that a 7-year-old deems inedible?), the service was terrible (zero smiles, and I had to basically tackle our server get the check, much less some refills on water glasses), and the atmosphere was equal to that of the third lunch shift at a nursing home.\n\nI won't go back. Ever.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ujFsnxs3wmEV-VHBT01bhQ", "review_id": "oPH3VpN-wTjAePLnCMB9wQ", "text": "I went into the Scottsdale location yesterday.  I was going to be seated right by the kitchen by the host when the restaurant was 20% full and then asked to be seated in another area where there were more people around and better lighting.  The waiter never cleared our plates, and I had to order 3 meals before I could even eat anything.  This restaurant had dirty menus dirty plates/glasses, slow waiters, the food was unedible and the kitchen was slow...  I think this time I am calling the food inspector.  I am sure that there are many violations happening in this restaurant.  I tried to give them feedback, however, they  did not recieve it well.\n\nPlease don't waste your money.  This is such a poor example of no service and bad food.  I expected to get food poisoning after this experience.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I9hT13gEHb3RnOmY-1q07g", "review_id": "qZPe4_LIk3X6OmEmI3LRuA", "text": "I love this place. I usually get the fajita quesadilla. They also have great guacamole. I've always had nice service and never had to wait for a table.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XOST6fNtPAUg_0JJo5ai6w", "review_id": "UgRtZKHUW4WYxh6smHeBpA", "text": "I liked, it was spicy, the beans and hot sauce they bring to u for dipping is so so so good, also order their mini chimichangas for appetizer, their margaritas for 2 is good shear with ur company ;-) from their menu i liked the chicken, steak fajitas also the white sand chimichanga its a bomb...", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D-oZAfAXFBDfq_Px-IBquA", "review_id": "4cv8m0YOcjeOhBJ-4APZzA", "text": "After 10 years, I am giving this place another try.\n\ni don't know why I waited so long.  Service was great and the Cheese Crisp was awesome.\n\nCan't wait to go back.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KdeUy-TKeRNznRtQ8e2YPQ", "review_id": "9f0wDo7wy_F5wZQMIV4yag", "text": "For my first time it was pretty decent. Just as everyone said it is pretty pricey. I had the taco plate which consists of two tacos, seasoned rice & refried beans. My bill was 11.57 for that. Pretty steep considering that usually runs $7 most places. But I can say 3 hours later I am still full as if I just left the table. The chips, salsa, & refried beans appetizer was a great start to meal as well. My friends have already planned the next visit in which I will try the swirled strawberry/mango margarita which is 24 oz for 6.99. Sounds like a steal. I hope the flavor is above the price.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JopzNRMvBxIc_M5pZfoK7Q", "review_id": "y0nTi2hFeJJiwtaHXuMciA", "text": "Been going to Arribas for years. It used to be one of my favorite restaurants, but the last few times that I have been it was not so good. The service was awful and the wait was too long. Also I was not to impressed with any of the food that day.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aTlHCohiT4ggRcMl3RQlXQ", "review_id": "nojGO88sWaP7E8PLrV5m8A", "text": "The food was great! But it was really expensive for a Mexican food joint. I love the hatch chilles that they put in a lot of their meals.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6qVd9evAA7iM1SomYa8wgQ", "review_id": "PeVHHinrHKTzDEMk8yh4CA", "text": "My visit was on a Wednesday night...the same night they offer fajitas for two for half price, $14.99.  The chicken and steak were not only plenty but very tasty.  The dips served with the nachos are also tasty.  My one complaint were the drinks. We ordered the Sunrise Margarita which is a cobination of Mango and Strawberry.  Although quite tasty is lacked KICK if you know what I mean ;) .", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rhOnhxFje9LyGiyLvw2Mjw", "review_id": "h9FYxpL4H7i3KpIRP9e-og", "text": "Great Hatch spicy Beans, Queso Fundido is hot and spicy love the spinach enchiladas. It's pretty good food.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hItJTohbIIv558NDwyGTUQ", "review_id": "vP0fq5NCdSaIQvYt6fUIQA", "text": "Arribas is a locally owned and operated Mexican-American food restaurant; no illegals here, so stay away Sheriff Joe.\n\nSeriously, food is good, drinks are strong and reasonably priced, and usually they have a scary ass clown lady that will paint the mexican faces white, and the white faces Mexican! \n\nIt's a great place, and doesn't make me want to go all SB-1070. I thoroughly enjoy their enchiladas and burritos. It's a great place with a date or with a group. The staff is very diligent and polite and speak english as their first language.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "8dbRf1UsWp2ktXHZ6Zv06w", "review_id": "VVTfYQoFJVP3JnPdH5LQfw", "text": "Woohoooo  My 100th Yelp Review!!!!  \n\nMet up with a friend for dinner on a Tuesday night, he picked the placed and picked Arriba's, I was down for that cuz I do love the spicy food and here they cook with the Hatch Green Chile!!!  \n\nI got to the table and was greeted by our waiter, Dave, who had a dimple it was cute when he smiled, haha.  \n\nI ordered ice tea to drink, friend ordered coke, We placed our orders and got to talking and I swear it only took like 10 mins for the food to come out to us, it was like they were waiting for us to order LOL\n\nMy friend ordered an appetizer for dinner, really?? When I know I am going out to dinner, I order a meal and I don't like it with the other person just orders a app or something and they are like oh I'm not that hunger, dude did you forget we were going out to eat?? LOL and believe me that's what I told him too. Im not shy haha\n\nI ordered the chimichanga plate and told Dave to make sure it was covered in the hottest sauce, bring on the heat baby! I had the machaca beef and Dave said if you like heat get a side of green chile for your dish, so I did what he said, let me tell you it was good!! It wasn't the nose running, eyes covered in tears, lips burning on fire kind of kick I was looking for it, but it did bring a little tear to my eye (just want to say, I like heat, and though it wasnt hot to me, it might be to others) LOL it was very good, it comes with sour cream, which was good because it was a like a cool mild balance also the plate comes with beans & rice and have to say both were delish! I normally don't like rice but this was perfect! \n\n\nCompany, food, service was great! I look forward to coming back! \n\n\n(side note: I checked into Arriba's last night, but it's not showing up on profile today but it does on my app,,,oh well.)", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zTygpljE4TazYFfJvVAFYQ", "review_id": "8ke5wXd26Uf01z41IdW5OQ", "text": "You  know you have to rate a place when you start craving it... which is the case with Arriba Mexican Grill. The first time I was there it was good but, nothing amazing, I just simply did not order the thing that I like the most. \nI went here and ordered an enchilada dish (can't remember what it was called) with chicken, sour cream with a green sauce, and was blown away, it is some of the best mexican I've had since I moved here from Canada. \nThey also have fantastic complimentary salsa and bean dip with chips when you sit down, and to top that all off $1.00 margaritas (yes I said $1.00) during happy hour before 6:00 pm... can't beat it!", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yT_7mYWBJdV0RFgI6rmnCA", "review_id": "yXsy2q-A0jxu7fd-OGe5sw", "text": "I like how much there is on the menu and so far everything on the menu has been very tasty.  The service is usually always good.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_HLJC6BNod6cuv08IW-ygA", "review_id": "WH88_g6d6ky7EcnGgwYj4Q", "text": "Let's just say that if I'm going to be successful @ keeping my hour-glass figure, I need to stay far away from this place! But is this even possible when the food is so tempting and the chicken tastes sooooo good??!? \n\nThe Queso Fandido came with flames hovering over it and the taste matched the awesome presentation. I can't even remember which cocktail I ordered, but whatever it was, it was only one, and it had a bit of influence on the lovely tip our attentive waiter received. \n\nI recommend and will return!", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "RIeZKuuFBOIvvx4hidMhnA", "text": "I've come here a few times now for taco Tuesday's with coworkers during lunch, and I figured it was time to write a review already.  I'm not the hugest fan of Arriba's, but I do dine here from time to time.  The place is usually pretty busy since its in a busy strip of town, and the service is pretty good.  \n\nI usually get two taco's and a drink of some kind while I'm there.  I guess the shredded beef taco's are not part of the \"taco Tuesday\" promotion, so their a whopping $4.99 each, which kind of chaps my a$$, if you know what I mean. I could go with the ground beef, but sometimes I want what I want.  They also have chips and dip, that come along with whenever you sit down in the restaurant.\n\nThe one thing is, depending on how busy they are, there have been a few times where I have been out of my drink completely, and been parched for a beverage, especially in the summer time.  I know their busy, but hot is hot, and dry is dry ,and I like to stay hydrated during the summer, and I'm a big beverage drinker anyways.\n\nI'm not a Mexican food connoisseur by any means, but it seems to be average food at best.  I leave full, but not craving to come back for more.  If I wasn't going here with co-workers, I don't know that I would be dining here at all.  It's not that their bad, cause their not, but I think its more of an average/blah kind of feeling when I leave.\n\nTo my knowledge, theirs no outdoor dining here, and getting in and out can kind of be brutal with the traffic on Camelback. Overall, not a bad experience here to speak of, and I would return in the future, but nothing that strikes me as \"amazing\" or \"to die for.\"", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8PSUiFWz11tGdYy9xEFPZA", "review_id": "6cQiR0YkHuhOXyxsbzkt2Q", "text": "Thank you God for this place.  I was starving from a very long drive from the Grand Canyon to Phoenix and was craving an enchilada.  I googled mexi-whatever cuisine somewhat near the airport and came up with Arriba.  This is a chain restaurant, so the decor/service are all acceptable.  The hostess sat us immediately and our server took our orders.  I love the unlimited chips & salsa that come with every meal.  The salsa was surprisngly good!  I ordered the rio grande enchilada with pulled pork (they call it something else, i forget).  I was delicious!  I'm actually surprised it was a bit spicey.  Normal tex-mex food here in Boston is not spicy at all, so I guess I wasn't prepared.  I ate the whole thing, but passed on the rice and beans.  That's just not my thing.  Overall, 4 stars!  Ole!", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4HbpC0zG1dL0PWEQn02hGQ", "review_id": "09p5oKG1-aKcS-dJmXQz5g", "text": "Heard this place had the best pozole in Phoenix and it did not disappoint!  A little small, but the right amount of kick.  Homemade flour tortillas were great and we added a side of jalepeno bacon.  Very tasty.  Price just a bit high.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AFasKOHSOMgFZfny9WzSAA", "review_id": "0vuvj6Fu_aJxj8DKVO39MA", "text": "Food here is great. One of my favorite Mexican restaurants, and they use Hatch chilies. Depending on the day/ waiter  yes, I may have to wait for a refill, but that's happened at one time or another everywhere I go regularly. \n\nWaiting for a meal is a treat, though often I fill up on the chips and salsa they bring out. Not only that but they bring out mild and spicy salsas as well as bean dip. Which is great since I then take most my food home, and it becomes lunch for the next day.\n\nFood is plentiful as well as their size of their margaritas. Price is moderate, comparable to most other sit down Mexican restaurants.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "k4-6lakq7t3kCgbvPxcuvg", "review_id": "fA6xYUBQ8oKzgeCS5p0bSw", "text": "I LOVE Arriba's food.  It's flavorful, plentiful, affordable and varied.  There are only a couple of Mexican food restaurants that I will go to (as a native Arizonan I have high standards for good Mexican food) and I think that Arriba's is just about as good as you can possibly get for a chain Mexican restaurant.  In my humble opinion it's a tad better than Garcia's, and FAR better than Macayo's.\n\nThe only thing keeping me from giving them 5 stars is that the restaurant itself is starting to show its age around the edges and you can see the wear and tear in the decor itself.  I think it's time for the owners to shut it down for a day and do a massive floor to ceiling deep cleaning and give it some fresh paint.  Then they'll deserve 5 stars.  :)", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "vYd4ruNKqbcqhwwhGTz0xQ", "review_id": "029pK7hiufB4zHpYZEjlhQ", "text": "Oh Arriba, how I miss thee! We just moved from AZ to MN, and what we can't find . . . good Mexican (or New Mexican, as some of Arriba's dishes are). My absolute favorite dish is the Rio Grande Enchiladas - the spicy meat, the cheese - mmmm! \n\nWe recently went to the Arriba in Tempe (or Awatukee?) and the service was awful, but our typical Arriba is Phoenix, and the service is good.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M5gFpu1sq_IXC1BqhjCKjA", "review_id": "NnCu3NKw6S5yQ_v65V-NpA", "text": "I really like this place just for their fiesta ambiance, good salsa and chips, and great service. They offer such an extensive variety on their menu, it's fun going back just to try new things. Their enchiladas are GRRREAT!!", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Yb29nRv-CP8wUUIYSuDFww", "review_id": "7XefstdIaoIY_V6OH6i9Qw", "text": "I have been to different Arriba locations and the food has always been consistent and I have always had very good service here.  I LOVE the White Sands Chimichanga, all rice,  no beans!  I have never been to a restaurant that provides beans like the ones you can get at home (you spoiled me mom!).  \n\nThe Chicken Chimayo is pretty good too.   The chips were good.  I prefer the smoother chili/salsa because it is spicier than the slightly chuncky salsa they serve.  I don't really care for the bean dip but the rest of my family enjoys it.\n\nMy only complaint is that I have ordered a side of the sauce that they put over the chimichanga to put on my rice (like a cup for ketchup when you order french fries) and they charged me about $3 for it.  It was a pretty small serving for that price.\n\nI usually try to avoid \"chain\" mexican restaurant, but Arriba is really good.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "i9czlE7awOwJSFzIQcinYQ", "review_id": "_gXs7uTGbvfABp8Qds4X2A", "text": "I enjoy eating here frequently, my favorite is the White Sands Chimichanga, it  is always good I have not had a bad meal here ever. The staff is friendly and the service is excellent. I also recommend their chili relleno.  Their prices are moderate and the portions are generous. If you want good New Mexico style mexican food in Phoenix, this is the place. Every part of the meal is good. No canned beans or tasteless rice here.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SMZX9Nh1MhDWFYs8I9-6UQ", "review_id": "kWi6iluhQ_AOdryYE_HBvg", "text": "Fun atmosphere!  Nice menu selection. David the waiter was great.  Drinks are huge but don't taste much alcohol!  Better Mexican places...", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ye_oNq4eYVk4TCSd_3zF6Q", "review_id": "nfBApiauGyb9NlpQccyg2w", "text": "This place was just okay for me. As a vegan, there were hardly any options for me and what I did get definitely left something to be desired. I also spent way more money than I expected to ($2.50 to add a tiny glob of guac? Really?).\n\nI did love the salsas, though, and the hot sauce is very tasty. I would go back and just munch on the chips and dips that they bring you, but I wouldn't order anything off the menu. I've had better Mexican food for cheaper.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "d8B0rpK3LRPKry8AXydEZg", "review_id": "o6XCHMA34Q5lwulRHUZ48A", "text": "Mmmmm the food was so good! The chips, salsa and bean dip provided in the beginning were plentiful and replenished without even having to ask for it! That's a big plus because a lot of places almost seem reluctant to give you more chips and salsa. \n\nI had the two enchilada plate. The lettuce and tomato salad that came on it seemed fresher than other places, and the rice was good (no beans for me). I went with a party of 7 and everyone else's dishes looked very good and there were definitely no complaints from anyone!\n\nIt was my niece's birthday, and the servers all assembled and sang happy birthday with a big sundae for the birthday girl. Our server was named Caesar, and he did a great job. So the service was top-notch!\n\nI'll definitely want to come back!", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7AeG4-icp6BtnxiCoQmFRw", "review_id": "YlDqJVCHoIP0H3DmsoNHbA", "text": "It takes a lot for me to write a review and blast a company like this and to be fair, all the negatives come from their Gilbert location; the auwatukee location has always been good.  I've tried Ariba's several times and have been disappointed every time.  In the four of the last five visits, I've found the floors sticky and the tables dirty.  If they pay this little attention to the cleanliness of the front, I'm scared of what I might find in the kitchen.  Although I've always found the service to be slow and the waiters inattentive, Sunday's (8/5/12) experience was one of the worst I've ever experienced anywhere.  I thought I would take some out of town relatives to a good AZ Mexican dinner, but once we received our water/Ice tea, they were refilled once during our visit and that only after flagging down the waiter.  Minor, maybe, but when the food was delivered to the table, one of the meals was missing and I was assured it would be right out.  20 minutes later I flagged down the waiter once again and with apologizes, was told they would get it right out.  Another 20 minutes went by and my guests had all finished their meals before the waiter came by to see if we needed anything else. When I told him we still hadn't received the meal and since everyone else was done, we no longer wanted the meal and wanted it removed from our bill.  Again with apologies, he left and finally returned 20 minutes later with the meal removed.  Annoyed with the slow service I tried to return the bill with my credit card immediately.  I was ignored and waited another 20 minutes for him to return to take my money.  Save yourself a lot of aggravation and disappointment and go somewhere else.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "RDsRI91udEFnOnSa0aLJ4Q", "text": "Their breakfast on the weekends is the best-kept secret in the area. The menu features not only Mexican items but plain-old bacon, eggs, and pancakes. Prices are better than at most typical breakfast places. \n\nThe great thing about it (and something that this review might change somewhat) is that the Sunday morning crowd seems to not know about it, or are scared away by the fact that it's a Mexican restaurant that they think only serves huevos rancheros for breakfast.  Thus, it's always easy to get seated.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DxHYzSR6bXljibrW823weg", "review_id": "oEXeb8n_EG2mT4J_p5xd9w", "text": "Yeah um this place rocks. Cool bar area. The bomb", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8wvbovLW0Ip3UaY8QqZbLA", "review_id": "4h-6amysHx393D3Qb6x-Sw", "text": "Arriba has been one of my favorite places to eat in Phoenix, but tonight I have really had to examine my love of this restaurant. It has been at least 6 months since I ate there and I was really excited about going back. I was seated in the back room. I immediately noticed that it looked like it needed a deep cleaning. My table was clean, but the walls and the areas surrounding the cheesy nature scenes in the back were filthy. The service was good, and my meal came quickly. As I was eating, something caught my eye not far from my table in the nature scene plants. It was a set mousetrap. This really turned my stomach. The food that I was eating was great as usual, but it really creeped me out that the place was so dirty and that they apparently had a rodent problem. My advice to the owners is to bring in a professional cleaning team and for heaven's sake don't leave mousetraps out for the patrons to see.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_Lz4b5QL0K8ndeyz2vxslA", "review_id": "4YJWgcGT7Cdrx2UoEr5yjg", "text": "Sometimes you just have to have a Michalada and cheese enchilada....I was thinking this as I left work on Friday and decided to call two of my favorite people to join me.  Luckily, they were both available so I headed over and started with the Michelada part while waiting on them.  I had forgotten how good their bean dip is and put a lot of it away while waiting on my companions.  the enchilada was a tad disappointing though...I don't know if I was too full or too spoiled by other \"New Mexican\" joints in the hood but the sauce was lacking, in my opinion.  Still, for a quick Mexican fix, it's a good option.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XUKvPp4NKWTeAxf1YqtCiA", "review_id": "AKnZnWaNXjLlzeJsY59KjQ", "text": "Awesome food. First time here so I can't guarantee all the items, but what I tried makes me think the menu is promising. Wow. Yum. And they have a daily special that's happy hour prices. Not to mention the awesome chips and dip (mild, hot hot, and spicy bean dip) that come out as soon as u sit. Yum!", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ax7G0o1WOIJPsIK3_k_TSA", "review_id": "3_fxgqKwfaI4FIg0cUdtmA", "text": "Great atmosphere and service.  Food is too spicy for me but that's my problem.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hTkkYkHxDo2YJ03TkykNQA", "review_id": "_t1clgAQu4Ek_gSoPoJiaA", "text": "This was pretty darn awesome!!!  I went here with my roomie a couple months ago, and this place rocks!!  I was full from the free chips and salsa before I ate my enchilladas, though...  :P  My roomie ordered the Margarita for two people, and when our server brought it to our table, my eyes were so wide from how large the drink was!!!  We couldn't even drink the whole thing, because my roommate had to drive, and I couldn't drink the whole thing myself!  I think it was only $8.00 for that large Margarita, too, unlike the $12.00 you spend for a tiny drink in Old Town Scottsdale (yes, there is a time for Old Town Scottsdale too, though.  :P).  The restaurant and bathrooms were very clean, the staff is friendly, and I left full and happy.  This is definitely a place that you should go and check out!", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_Lz4b5QL0K8ndeyz2vxslA", "review_id": "jRoIJCQl2ukDPsur9wJfWg", "text": "So Christmas \"dinner\" was kind of an afterthought this year...travelling and a time warp sort of forced that on our little merry band and we were famished by 9PM.  We went to a couple of other places first, one had an excessive wait and one was just a perfect storm of a bad idea (more on that in another review).  We ended up back at Arriba and, I must say, the reliability of a good Mexican meal (combined with a good marguerita) really helped save the day.  The staff was upbeat, even though they were working and (as always) the pricing was really reasonable.  So thanks, Arriba, for helping rescue our Christmas \"dinner\"....it was yummy!", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "vX_twN4oSegPjpRhW3f_5w", "text": "OMG what a surprise this place was today!  This was my first visit ever to an Arriba and what I found was a super comfortable, inviting atmosphere, great booth seating, perfect service, food, & pricing!  IT DOESN'T GET ANY MORE 5 STARS THAN THAT, FOLKS!!\n\nI ordered the Lunch Special, which today (Wednesday) was a Cheese Enchilada/Shredded Beef Taco Combo.  My server started me off with a BIG bowl of just-right chips, a little bowl of TERRIFIC warm bean dip, & a little bowl of fairly spicy, chunky style Red Salsa, which was also tops.\n\nWhen my BIG main platter arrived (see photo), I couldn't believe how much food I was getting for the price!  Along with the enchilada & taco were generous servings of cheese coated refried beans, Spanish Rice, and a shredded lettuce garnish.\n\nYou know what?  Every bite of this meal was ABSOLUTELY GREAT!  I've never had better of any of the items served, & I go out for Mexican food all the time...  and the price?\n\n$4.99 for everything!!   THIS IS ONE AMAZING RESTAURANT!!     :-))\n\n= = = = = =\n\n7/10/13 Mini Update:  Had this great Wednesday Lunch Special again today.  Nothing to add to the above except that both the hostess and my server earned this place a spot on my \"Extra Friendly\" list today.\n\nLove this place so much!!     :-))", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e4asU9VABdygEo5dcFI1tg", "review_id": "5kWjcGN-yZm1LgkC3ZZKIg", "text": "Love the burritos ;-)", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_8HkH_2lwFT5qu4jzZ6VhQ", "review_id": "WI0CsUqMEiBSs3bv9dpvkw", "text": "I like this place for the most part. I find the service good and have never had a problem with the staff. They have great chips with salsa and beans to eat before the food comes which always tide the family over while we wait. They have $.99 margaritas and they also have jumbo ones (I love the big strawberry margarita... awesome.) My go-to entree is the two tacos with rice and beans. The first time I came here I loved the service and food but the last two times I came, my food came and it wasn't hot and fresh the way I'd expect a restaurant to serve it. Then again, I suppose they do have to wait until everyone's food is ready to serve everyone all at once. A definite family favorite of our family", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7F-DVLnGmC5hHPUVfSfxDw", "review_id": "Pz8MlIk3DSXjLcbVytCmyA", "text": "I'm all about the Chips & Salsa.  My usual Happy Hour fix here: Queso Fundido & Chips and an Iced Tea. Always great service. I can't wait for tomorrow's Happy Hour here. Cheers***", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "spNqsxYL6xDMR_UbvtTJ_Q", "review_id": "0COHq8OOmqxjC02IBWzehA", "text": "Went here last week while on a layover in Phoenix.  We had been shopping across the street at Last Chance. (separate review)\n\nArrived at 2pm.  Sad HH didn't start til 3.  :(  Oh well, paid full price for a nice tall Dos Equis draft.  Sad that their locally brewed beers were not available at this location.  Here's an idea, don't advertise them if you don't have them.\n\nReceived some chips, salsa & bean dip.  The chips needed salt & the bean dip was too runny.  Passed on the $4.99 lunch special of the day 2 beef tacos. (TUE special)  I instead went for a chicken enchilada layered dish with verde sauce.  The waiter warned me it was spicy.  I'm a fire eater so I said bring it on.  Man was it spicy!  No joke!  Some sour cream would have been good with it to tame the heat but I abhor paying $2.50 for a tablespoon of sour cream that is worth $.25.  Portion size of entree rice & beans was just right.  Not overly generous portion size.  \n\nWaiter & staff friendly enough.  Like the decor.  :)", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wcOqMTV92kxOornA42KyoA", "review_id": "5YaplVxOrzoWkPXO2IJ9sA", "text": "Finally doing a review after visiting Arriba's for years. This past stay stuck with the Chimichanga with Machaca beef covered in Green Sauce. Loved it! Over the years got the Posole (since I have a Posole addiction); but I resisted this time. If you like spicy head to Arriba's. They also have great margaritas, had the mango margarita. Will be back again!", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IIY-SZiNv3siGKUWzVD_iw", "review_id": "bhmW5TeOZ4nYYD3HWBLbbQ", "text": "I am not a fan of chain restaurants but Arribas seemed to be a local chain so I decided to try it during a visit to Phoenix. It was the best Mexican food I have had in a long time. Some may argue the food quality but I am a sucker for large margaritas and a Mariachi band. Most Mexican places I visit on the East Coast are afraid to make anything spicy but Arriba has heat indicators listed on the menu. Try one of the 2 or 3 chili listings if you like spicy.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sv1yyjza7t9E3GO7rURJEw", "review_id": "IEcqpKxGQ2HSbVvRJX4CiA", "text": "Went to Arriba today for my second time.  My first time for lunch and tried the $4.99 chicken chimi lunch special.  The service was good for the most.  Good salsa served with the chips.  Everything was good for the most part, Chimichanga was served with rice and beans.  Good enough flavor.  Nothing spectacular.  The Chimi was a bit smaller than it looked on the add and what I am used to seeing at other places(probably about the size of three tacquitos rolled together), but well worth five bucks.  Still I am not a fan of deception, speaking of which when I ordered I was asked if I wanted Sour Cream and Guacamole, which I thought was an offer not an upsell.  It ended up coming up to $2.25 together, nice job bumping up my bill by 50%.  Overall though I would return and just avoid the upsells.  The food is good, not great, but you will not find a whole lot better for $4.99.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BnQo_ielSzdpOM-Js6fKBQ", "review_id": "gl0EWxYYH9mgP-f9uj0TCw", "text": "Love the bean dip you get with the salsa and chips.  I like spicy and the Hatch Chicken Especial delivers in spades!  The White Sands chimi is also very good and packs a good kick.  Really great place if you want to find a Mexican restaurant that has mild, medium, and spicy food on the menu.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fOfn3XczMmQ-WzLLZ_Mz0w", "review_id": "FRxWTQQ3rjgrLvpFD9nchg", "text": "Great service.\nGood food.\nI ordered something a little off the menu.  I had the chile relleno but had them add the carne adobada instead of the regular shredded beef. Turned out to be a great choice.\nI think this may be my go to place for day drinking. They have a full bar.\nMy birthday is on Saturday so it might be a great place to start the day.  \nGo!", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Uz3QdlemjrmvVx2PFD0GXg", "review_id": "2Ke2iJnEHNDd7iHc1NlDJw", "text": "We were seated immediately & our waiter C\u00e9sar was very attentive.  My sister & I wanted to share a plate. We ordered the Pollo Con Queso. It was my first time having this dish. It is so good! Overall experience was great!", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s-t5VMN7qV5ZVL8Wim_7sQ", "review_id": "hUk9hwQ1FJsNX8wVERKy1A", "text": "Always our staple when we're in the area and lunching out with coworkers. It's no-frills, no-nonsense Mexican food. The lunch crowd gets busy, and the parking can be challenging at times, but once you're inside, usually there's not a long wait to get seated. Food is good, fast, and cheap (and check out their lunch menu), and the folks working there are nice. All of these are the reasons why we keep coming back. Their formula just works.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ce7AjCd18Y4qDGzm1xSC6w", "review_id": "nkSMdUaojwNHzyV8yVq9tQ", "text": "Interesting menu!  Many items feature the Hatch chile, which is a formidable bit of hotness that you can even purchase to take home with you (wear gloves.)  Decor is festive, music is wonderfully authentic and the place is usually jumping with customers around lunchtime and dinnertime.\n\nI had the New Mexico Enchiladas and they rocked my world.  This is a nice blend of authentic and creative approaches to traditional dishes that never get too ritzy or complex.  Margaritas were super and service was superb.  I haven't been brave enough to try a \"three hatch\" entree' yet (their rating system of peppers skews low - one hatch will fire you up) but that's certainly going to be next!", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "giXXvqAbv55v3agOqDKHAQ", "review_id": "geR8B59aAHtOT8AaZeB_aw", "text": "Meh, service was decent, vegetarian options were not that great. Water was tap, and the food was not fresh. Nothing special about this place, but it did not make me puke.\n\nHad the vegetarian enchiladas and they were not that flavorful.\n\nPrice for lunch menu was cheap, under $10. \n\nWould I go again? No.\nIf someone took me there, would I go...sure...", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ep2bE0lPEJMcJfts8r8NHw", "review_id": "3e-oXEDZBtLUPPW5QnQO4w", "text": "Would I go again? No.\n\ni agree with some of the other reviews. chips needed salt, food was not fresh, beans were runny...i had the cheese enchiladas, they were ok...\n\nmy husband got a booger in his sprite. and the manager kept standing in front or around our table...not very comfortable.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BUYhFKK2qIrGbmyuOroGtA", "review_id": "lDN3FDobzr_1Tm1gEQwrZA", "text": "Excellent food. They serve chips with bean dip and salsa. Typically, bean dip is an okay thin for me, but I do especially like the bean dip here. It has great flavor and has a slight kick to it.\n\nThey have good lunch specials daily, and so far I've liked all of them.\n\nAside from the lunch specials, I've had the Carne Asada and Fajitas. Both were fabulous! I haven't veered from those yet because I love them too much.\n\nThe staff are pleasant and friendly. Today, the hostess seemed a little timid, but still pleasant.\n\nI definitely recommend this place for excellent food at a reasonable prices.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x21z1j8F_Eox3Gg7Olj0WQ", "review_id": "6RDa4Uuf4YO2LMTxREv3jA", "text": "Food...it's not the best Mexican in the world but it's pretty good. The portions are generous and everything seems tasty in a good way. Skip the steak fajitas and order a ground beef chimi instead. Kids meals are generous and they always seem pleased. Bean dip w/ salsa is quite good.\n\nAmbiance....it's ok. Nothing to write home but always clean and cool. It can get a little crowded on the weekend.\n\nStaff...for the most part friendly. The manager can get a little too talkative.\n\nVerdict....for the price it's quite good. Definitely worth a try.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r7d9Dy6dMzMJoZ6MB8s1TQ", "review_id": "uaEIRq6R1QKfUFgOdvU4dw", "text": "We love this place!!    We used to like to come in, when they offered up an all-you-can-eat (early-bird) dinner, that wasn't publicized, but we knew about it, and utilized it up to the last day of the program.  :)\n\nThey have THE BEST 99 cent margaritas ever!!  Plus, if you come in at a certain time, you can get appetizers for half-price.  A couple of chicken quesadillas, an order of guacamole, and 2 margaritas each, and we are out of there for under $19 - you can't beat that!!!  Plus really delicious chips and salsa, including a bean dip, that is pretty tasty!!\n\nOle!!", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MHQQadI61XUbPWuQ95P4GQ", "review_id": "jBa77rWNuchl9srhq4SLdA", "text": "One of the best happy hours in town. Super cheap beer and food. You'll have enough leftover to take home for tomorrow's lunch. The downfall with this location is that the bar is super small -- only five seats. There are a few cocktail tables, but the lounge/bar area is definitely lacking. I'll head over if I'm by myself, but if I'm meeting people and want to sit at a bar, I'll go elsewhere.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XZxDoqyUJu2qMOY8HiEDsg", "review_id": "UIvMxyyTYHZLdU-_cE7PIQ", "text": "This place is great. we go there from time to time and the service is the best. The staff is always polite, and they seem very sincere when talking to you. Management must treat them well because they act like they are happy to serve their customers. If you have never been there, I highly recommend it. Oh, did I mention the food is great?", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "27-BetgNZTrJZvgGWo2Tlw", "review_id": "tpFPml51bQIrgPzSf9xq1w", "text": "I went here the other day when I was in the area and my friend wanted to stop for lunch. She recommended this place, and I'm so glad she did! \nIt really is authentic Mexjcan food, love how spicy my dish was. The salsa they bring out is delicious.\n\nThe best part though, was when I got the bill--2 margaritas, and each one was 99cents! I guess they have a daily happy hour every day from 3-7? Correct me if I am wrong, but yeah....that is pretty awesome. Sorry waitress, me and my friend were telling stories and laughing and were there for 3 hours and split a dish--our bill was under $11 including drinks! Haha, awesome!!\n\nI just knocked off a star because the service wasn't super friendly...but I am not a picky little brat when it comes to that....I was In the restaurant business before too, and I know the Biltmore area can act a little too pretentious sometimes. I am going here again when I am staying in this area for sure!", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NmkgRqMecleZbYcPO3bAdg", "review_id": "k8MV6z-yG3MykEHQ72DP4A", "text": "5Star service. Our first time here and everything couldn't have been more perfect. From the looks of the giant video billboard outside advertising $5.99 lunch specials we expected average Mexican fare. We got much more.\n\nNot only was the food excellent, the service was equal to the likes of The Pointe. \n\nThe Food - Brunch served from 10:30-4:00\nI got the South of the Border Ranch Style Eggs with pork chile verde, eggs basted. The taste of the pork was superb. You can tell everything is made fresh. The food didn't come out in 5 minutes either so it's apparent they take their time making everything to order.\nShe had the Breakfast Tostada substituting fajitas veggies for the meat, otherwise served with chorizo. Again, all the ingredients were fresh and tasty.\n\nThe Little Things\nJohn, our waiter is low-key, extremely helpful and knowledgeable. He knows how to adapt many dishes for the vegetarian and gluten free eaters.\nWe never had to ask for a thing.  If we needed an extra napkin, it was on the table before we had to ask. Used creamer and sugar packets were immediately bussed. A new cup of coffee was on the table just as I was finishing my last sip.\nThe manager, Jason, made a nice appearance and welcomed us. \nAfter the meal, John spent a little extra time socializing but otherwise he was the invisible waiter who took care of all our needs.\n\nWe'll be back and next time we're bringing our son on Sundays for face painting and because kids eat free.  Thanks Arriba!", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DbPy5oLzIDTw0mGzXZ41HQ", "review_id": "HQF-dJXWbJsGj4qVSB_dWA", "text": "Awesome meal and service.was in town on business and asked someone to recommend a good restaurant. This guy behind me jumps in and says you need to go to arriba.well ok then I wasn't disappointed all the food was great and the price was less than expected. Our waiter was friendly and attentive drinks, napkins and all needs taken care of with out asking.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xBJO2JzQxTnXsGy4ZmBkcg", "review_id": "WFkGm_hCYfMsLRrfqE526w", "text": "I went in at 11:30 AM to beat the rush and got seated quickly and had my order placed within a couple of minutes.  Not more than 5 minutes later my food was ready.\n\nI ordered the chimichanga with ground beef.  Nice mix of spices, but not too heavy which is what I like.  Some places tend to add too much to ground beef and it dominates the taste.  The rice has a pepper mix added to it which wasn't to my liking, but to each his own.  The beans could use more flavor or maybe some cheese on top to mix in.\n\nThe server and bus boy were both friendly and came around very often.  Overall the chimi was great, the place was clean, and the service was good.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yyCkhUSHUfG6XLfJd2Wifg", "review_id": "E9dDKblHVJts-q9-YATZmg", "text": "I'm a nacho addict and the ones here are greasy, orgasmic deliciousness. They pile on the toppings, mmmm so good!! I rarely come here because it's a heart attack on a plate but it is GOOD. Oh, and combine it with the Happy Hour 99 cent margaritas. ... Can't really get a better deal anywhere else. The service here is okay ... Not the friendliest service, but whatever ... The good food and prices is where it's at.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PgINUOMQqSpro4CF5xsziA", "review_id": "QlLbprCJtryA9v78SgHj3g", "text": "I get that this is a Mexican food establishment but shouldn't the servers know more english than what's on the menu? I've been here twice and the first time was better than the second. I had a hard time communicating with the server on the second visit that made me feel like the first visit kind of a 50/50 shot that i had a good time.\n\nThe building also seems a little on the rugged and dirty side...really, REALLY dim lighting as well. I could barely read the menu!\n\nAside from the questionable service and quality of the place, the food is quite enjoyable. Try the cheese crisp!", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f3LDuwIWqOkGWC53dUc3zg", "review_id": "jVWP36QW3vxMknarcaujfw", "text": "If you love spicy food this is the place for you. I always feel like a get great service everytime I come. I bring my family often because We always enjoys the food, spirits, and service.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SfkEfoKnyd19pLwbHbAc4g", "review_id": "4hHOu3wl5zF6TXV6-KjgWQ", "text": "Favorites here are:  Hatch chicken Especial; White Sands Chimichanga and most of the daily lunch specials.  Nice place and the food is always the same consistent quality -- good but not fantastically spectacular -- but then again that isn't a bad thing over the years. Ditto for the margaritas.  Recent visit the food was as expected but as mentioned by others below, the place needs a good cleaning!  Sometimes a mop and a few rags just isn't enough.  I'll still stop though for lunch whenever I'm in the neighborhood and don't want to deal with the 24th/Camelback crowd.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FbkEiDbFK3mQW3dR6zKijg", "review_id": "denu1hiwhagL8QtMPz48YA", "text": "I got sick eating this food.. DONT EAT HERE.. my wifes co workers had the same experience", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lMPTQT0jf6-S7AxhMoOZzQ", "review_id": "0QquFsKdp-6TvoKuSek9QA", "text": "One of my families favorite Mexican places to eat. You can count on the food and service being good every time you go. We like everything we've tried. Chips and salsa are good, also the bean dip", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PZHWkUsosYYeZJiCLX-Bdg", "review_id": "7ukdv2pKpsd1nKUwBRcC7A", "text": "This is 1 of my sister's favor8 places but not quite mine. She luvs spicy, me not so much (a li'l kick does me fine, but more than that kick's my (_y_) & there's not much 4 those like me 2 select from off their menu). Most everything including entrees & appetizers has their sign8ture hatch chili's in/on it which is just 2 much 4 me.\n\n   Last time we went here 4 her B~day celebr8ion she didn't touch anything on her pl8 but took it home 4 l8r. She was more focused on nursing her gargantuan margaritas so her fascin8ion may also b w/ the drink specials.\n\n   I ordered some breaded mushrooms, a side of guacamole 2 go w/ my chips & had the spinach enchiladas w/ a chile rellano side. The chips w/ guac & bean dip were actually the best of what I had. Mushrooms were ok but over~fried & bland, the enchiladas were good but WAY 2 Salty & the rellano was drenched in sauce that tasted kinda fishy 4 some reason (perhaps cross contamin8ion) which was unexpected & not the most complimentary flavors 2gether but still decent.\n\n   Our w8er kept missing details & tho I know he was busy & seemed nice 4 the most part, he still could have made things a bit better knowing we were there 4 a special occasion. We ordered a special sopapilla churro dessert they were promoting 4 my sister because we wanted 2 c her @ least eat (instead of drink) something. It showed a large mint green choc chip scoop of ice~cream pictured in the center w/ choc sauce drizzled over but she got a small scoop of vanilla in center w/ no chocol8 topping. I don't trust sending food back (especially after seeing the movie Waiting) so I asked him 2 pls bring the correct ice~cream in a small bowl which was the 5th detail he missed while w8ing on our small party.\n\n   So overall not good nor bad, so it'll most likely stay a place I go 2 only when it's my sister's B~day choice as I really don't care 2 spend my hard~earned $$ on average food, service, &/or experience in a somewhat outd8ed interior. Maybe that's why they push the enormous drink specials so much cuz then no1 would care but I hardly drink~like 2 experience things in their entirety so here's my take...", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Iqwte-HBAuQwkNhbX64pmQ", "review_id": "-eKRE0MG1SHdaavKpHmU3A", "text": "If you are looking for tasteless Mexican this is your place.  Besides no flavor, the dishes don't come with any garnishes such as sour cream or guacamole. I had a chicken tostada except there was barely any chicken and was about five inches in diameter. My husband had a Chile Relleno and Two Tostittos plus a coke. No rice or beans and our bill was $28!", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b3NIJWeaopbQS1aKX-sFog", "review_id": "rOrdeoh0Dw2rrxR3rUVpWg", "text": "I have always heard of this place on tv. I was around the area and decided to check it out. Walking in was not to expectations. It's to dark, dungeony and it has a weird smell and very hot in here. The place highly needs some upgrades and natural light. I was by myself to I sat at the bar. Ordered house margarita... Prices are from $7-16.99 a drink depending on the ounces. The staff is nice but not friendly. The restaurant provides u with chips, salsa and spicy bean dip. I have ordered from the lunch menu and seems a little high priced for a lunch min. 7.99- 12.99 majority is $9.99\n a plate without an al carte option. I had gone to discount tires and obtained a 20% coupon for eating at arrivals since it's right next door.", "business_id": "ib-y5nsfn3unE0lLY1vfAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RMX11FC48KZTYIeExtGUCw", "review_id": "QiQZIr4TgfAEPJfD_V3HrQ", "text": "We're camping and doing some fly fishing at Oak Creek this weekend. I got the brilliant idea to catch some mudbugs while we're at it. I also needed a fish license, since mine long expired. Wanting to support local independent business, I headed to Phoenix Fishing Supply. \n\nThey certainly do appear to have everything. Most of it is in the aisles, and piled into the corners of the store. Thankfully, the man behind the counter escorted me in the right direction, and also pointed out the pros and cons of each trap. \n\nThe store gets props for not having annoying salesmen, who are all over you as soon as you set foot in the door. If your shopping style is like mine, I like to be left alone until I ask for help) then this place is for you. If you like to be doted on, you won't like it here.\n\nTheir main focus seems to be bass, cat and saltwater fishing. I saw very little fly fishing gear. Also, they do not sell fishing licenses. I had to go to Big 5 to score one.", "business_id": "Xs7mmiB8DldSH_hye0_nrQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1YNHkWK54mEEd3bm0qDByA", "review_id": "AFzec4GMVRgB62N5wuft9A", "text": "Absolutely THE  BEST fishing store in Arizona!!!  They are the only store that has saltwater fishing gear and supplies.  They also have a wide assortment of fresh water fishing equipment and the guys who work there really know what they're talking about - they can advise you on everything from fishing in Alaska, Columbia River, South America, Key West, and Cabo to stream fishing in northern Arizona or fly fishing in Canada to bass fishing in local lakes, around the U.S. or Mexico.", "business_id": "Xs7mmiB8DldSH_hye0_nrQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0Eck5WWuXkzee6uvqMy6zg", "review_id": "vtt4ACY8P6pgIRTE-OmuKA", "text": "Love this place.  I hit it about once a month to avoid giving all my hard earned $$ to big shops like Bass Pro, etc.  There's plenty of high end gear, and a pretty good selection of terminal and soft baits.  The best thing about this shop is the old school vibe.  There are usually a few older guys sitting up front, (not employees) reading newspapers, talking trash, etc.  Kind of a barber shop deal.  Also, if you want some help, and an almost guaranteed laugh, ask Jeep for help.  The dude totally knows his fishing, and he's got a wry sense of humor, which he never fails to break out on me.  Also, when he's ringing up my items, he nonchalantly knocks 10-15% off of everything I'm buying, which doesn't suck at all.  Great local business, great people, totally legit.  Can't believe there aren't more reviews on here.  5 stars.  Time to go fishing now....", "business_id": "Xs7mmiB8DldSH_hye0_nrQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "45V7-1r79DEG0HbuaKYIlg", "review_id": "NtIMo4RiTE706Ij18FI5ug", "text": "The Fantastic Mr. It's Complicated enjoys fishing. I know almost nothing about fishing. For the holidays, I decided to get him a gift certificate from Phoenix Fishing Supply.  I like to spend money locally instead of with big chains, and Phoenix Fishing happens to be within walking distance of my house.\nIn addition to the gift certificate, I wanted to buy a single lure. You know, so I'd have something more than a piece of paper to hand him.\nAs John K. mentioned in his review - there was the group of older guys (not employees) just hanging out near the front. The employees were all busy, so I was randomly looking at all the lures over several aisles. One of the older non employees offered his help - he spends so much time in this store he knows where everything is.\nHe seemed to like my sense of humor. I told him I was looking for a single lure (nothing too expensive) for the boyfriend. Didn't want to spend a lot, as I have no clue if it will ever be used - the real plan is the gift certificate - the lure is just a cute little add on. He asked what my boyfriend fishes for. \"BEER!\" (sounded a lot better than, \"hell if I know!\")\nWe settled on bass, and he guided me to that section.\nI felt like I was invading the boys club a bit - but not in an unwelcome sort of way. No rushing, no pressure - and if I do ever get into fishing, I have every confidence that everyone here (the staff AND the old boys club) would be happy to advise me and talk me through everything I need to know.\nI hope Fantastic Mr. It's Complicated invites me to join him when he's ready to use that certificate!", "business_id": "Xs7mmiB8DldSH_hye0_nrQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H3uTB9bs2_E0vzqhZFwyaQ", "review_id": "pH8d9y8_6Y6u0vw-EuL5dg", "text": "best fishing shop I have ever been to!  They were making elk sausage that one of the worker had taken this year and instead of just eating it in front of me they loaded me a huge bowl and some gravy and a biscuit and said enjoy.  It was the laast biscuit and it was for the owner but they gave it to me instead. I sat down and ate it and BS'd with the fly fishing expert a pro fisherman and a worker and laughed so hard i almost wet myself.  They have anything you need and will find it if you have some off the wall request.  highly recommend this place. They are located next to Rochelle's spa and salon and www.ClarityChiro.com other great local businesses too.", "business_id": "Xs7mmiB8DldSH_hye0_nrQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HWLC-qBcuFXJ0MkV8LSA-A", "review_id": "NVWEAkb6Yv6ttqzZQOri-w", "text": "Located on the SW corner of 16th St. and Bethany Home Rd. in a strip mall.  Great casual dining in a soft desert toned ambiance; ample portions of really good home cooking served with flair (presentation is everything) at moderate prices.  What more could you ask for? Oh, wine you say?  Well here you go - a comfortable little bar area (yes, cocktails too) in which to chill out at day's end and catch the ball game of the day or vent about work.  Or alternately makes a great place to do business or dare I say - meet a date?", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EVN484M7GZxhVpp61JgQBA", "review_id": "BL3DiQcCXximy2ezAJYmsg", "text": "I really enjoy PCG, mostly because it IS a neighborhood restaurant.  It's predictable and simple.  It's reasonably priced and far better than standard.  \n\nThings I adore are:\nGriddled corn cakes with black beans and grilled chicken, so good and less than $10.\nThe carnitas taco app is wonderful and SO much food.  It's too much for me to eat at dinner and it's about eight bucks!\nThe pot roast sounds simple, and it is, but dang, it's so yummy.  Super tender meat and homemade mashed potatoes with just the right about of gravy and topped with fried parsnips.  You can't go wrong.\n\nI'm very disappointed that two things I loved on the menu are gone.  First, is the ahi salad, it was really good.  When I inquired, I was told that with the rising costs of ahi that it wasn't a cost effective option.  I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED the blackened chicken sandwich.  I craved it.  Blackened chicken with applewood smoked bacon, jack cheese on a grilled bun.  They changed.  Dammit!  Why?  I'm holding a little grudge on that one.\n\nAt lunch, I always get the soup and salad.  Soups are good, particularly the yellow split pea and I love the honey ginger salad dressing.\n\nThe bar is good for happy hour and relaxing after a movie or a night out.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "LNGTGA7W0X-H-oTfHb8rrQ", "text": "Next to Richardson's, PCG is my favorite American style resto/bar in this sector on the grid. \n\nI refer to this as part of North Central Phoenix, though those sorts of definitions begin to get muddled if you look closely enough. The Phoenix City Grill is a wonderful date restaurant, with excellent service, a classy, upscale decor, great service, superb wine, and fair prices. That combination is hard to come by, in my experience, so I have always been a fan. \n\nThe cuisine is new style American, with some Italian and western european influence. I have had a salmon pasta dish there a number of times that I always am happy with, but more than anything I am drawn back by the great wines and desserts. \n\nThere are a couple of Chilean wines that I highly recommend, as well as any dessert that they offer. \n\nIf you haven't been and you are looking for a nice new spot to take someone, PCG is a great call.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 15, "useful": 19, "cool": 14}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "KBd2V_se8GJZmA362ypHdQ", "text": "Ok, Ok, Ok another strip mall restaurant in Phoenix. I get it. We can be a fab place in a drab space. Wow, how cool, I just came up with a new motto. But let me just say, PCG, as the regs call it, is a FAB place. Voted many times as a local hot spot or a great neighborhood spot, PCG actually shines on many levels. Yes, the space itself is not inventive or trendy. But why do we go out to eat? Mostly for some killer ass food. Well, you got it here sister. Appetizer: bacon wrapped shrimp stuffed with cotija....yowzaaa yowzaa Potsie. Yummy! The tenderloin rivals Ruth's Chris and any other high end steak place. The corn cakes are, well, let's just say I'd raffle off a limb for these babies. Pot roast is right off my Momma Jo's dining room table. The pork  tenderloin entree makes Miss Piggy cry and me, well I'm weeping already. Juicy, firm white meat with amazing sides. Services runs always a Bplus to and Aplus. Waitstaff knows everyone and is literally family to the owners and management. I LOVE it here. Now, the space. Yes, it's a mini mall. But they've made it iintimate and not sports bar like. The gang here has made a home run on  every level. It's like coming home everytime I eat here. EAT AT PCG people. It'll give strip malls a new meaning!", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "D9aj6AjCyLp-zp8fozL8aQ", "review_id": "cq4ZcJwr-MUYgxLuWElA2g", "text": "PCG is the restaurant by which I judge all others. PCG is totally dependable, always excellent. Service is always good, food excellent. i have eaten here probably 20 times and have never had a bad meal. \n\nAlthough the food is not \"challenging\" in that there are no weird flavors or textures, if you want a great nouvelle American meal for a reasonable amount of money, you need look no farther than here.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eBFm-lABQiKpaUcPDfYOgA", "review_id": "30Kt_Y-qaPk10yZRw7gOCQ", "text": "3.5 stars. Decent upscale American restaurant catering to older steak/seafood eaters.\n\nI went there for a work dinner with 10 people and was pretty excited at first with its slick interior design and good looking menu, but was consistently let down throughout the evening.\n\nI got my first warning sign as I started looking around looking at the clientle. It looked someone started handing out 50 dollar gift certificates for PCG at Luby's the night before. With a crowd that old and tame, I knew the food wouldn't have as much flavor as I look for.\n\nNext, my pomegranate margarita arrived which tasted likely what pomegranate kool-aid would taste like if they made such a thing. I'm not sure if it even had alcohol in it. I switched to their draft beers which are from several small breweries and much more worth your time.\n\nNext came my Ahi Tuna special which was definitely not worth the price tag. Very bland. Didn't seem like they should even be serving it if they don't know how to make it interesting. Although the rice side dish that came with it was great. Other's in my group who had steak, salmon, and such were much more pleased.\n\nI gave them a chance to redeem themselves with their Croissant Bread Pudding which sounded phenomenal, especially to a bread pudding man like myself. Again it was fairly par for the course and not worth its price tag. The bread pudding at Sonora Brew house is worlds better for less money.\n\nIt seems like a great place to take your parents or people who like meat without much spice and drinks without much alcohol, but it's definitely not a place for me.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "kpFx1hEnRUg4fk6D1APRjQ", "review_id": "SPdsLp10zMkHg0qeMJp8xw", "text": "Since my review of TexAz, I thought it would be good to review PCG kiddycorner to TexAz.  \n\nPicture a Strip mall....you walk in....lights turned low, red walls, dark carpet...intimate...perfect...you've forgotten about the strip mall.  \n\nThe restaurant was one of the first restaurants that I tried when I moved to AZ in 1998.  Thank you to my Aunt Marge for taking me to this little gem.  The food is what I like to call great american cuisine elevated.  PCG can, in my book call itself the most dependable dinner in the valley.  I have frequented this establishment many of times and have never had to complain about a single thing in the restaurant.....maybe when they closed for that short time back in 2000 I bitched a little.  \n\nWhen a restaurant puts Mac N' Cheese on a menu...they are dying to be critiqued hard...So I use Mac N' Cheese as a measure of quality.  Mac N' Cheese is such a bad name because Kraft and Velveeta have raped it of legitamacy in the culinary world.  Now PCG makes a darn creamy rich flavorful Mac N' Cheese and that to me signifies attention to quality.  I have had bad MNC at other \"deconstructed\" restaurants but PCG doesn't stray to far from the point of the dish...and they are successful.   I also fancy the Pot Roast or the Pork Tenderloin.  To start I seem to always get the black bean soup and always happy I did.  Great place!!  Will always be included as my diamond in the rough restaurant.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Odoe2LqAPrV0TjdXxkP7Mg", "review_id": "P2O6recGj1Jltg3__n-_fg", "text": "Sooo tasty! Dim lights, semi-formal. There's a bar on the left and the dining is to the right. Tables/booths are placed far enough away that you can get a nice intimate dining experience. I love the macadamia nut chicken dish. Wow!!! The service is excellent also. The parking lot is weird and it's in a strip mall, but it's a diamond in the rough :)", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9VPNlcKsL99FvKtz1r9qJg", "review_id": "CUHtJh2a0wMV3c_J2ikn2w", "text": "Okay, so I've not been here for any other meal than brunch, because I am absolutely in love with the corn griddle pancakes with chicken.  My boyfriend always gets this too, so I've never tried anything else.  But it's awesome, matched with a mimosa, guaranteed the rest of your Sunday will be wonderful.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4IxLt4QvCsJEdaNvH9QApw", "review_id": "XuqbOQEVDtpFHfRKj-tTrw", "text": "I go to PCG mostly for the corn bread, black bean soup and Macadamia nut chicken. \n\nI tried the brunch menu for the first time today. Delish!! I had the highly-talked-about corn pancakes (w/ bacon). Served w/ real maple syrup, it was the perfect balance of sweet and savory! My friends had the breakfast enchiladas and the beef medallion eggs Benedict. Everything was very tasty! The price point is great too. Most of the dishes were $10.  \n\nHere's a tip: the tomatillo salsa served on the enchiladas has small bits of bacon in it. One friend is allergic to pork, and couldn't finish the dish once she discovered it. \n\nThis is a place with good food AND great service! I dine at PCG maybe every other month, but for some reason, I went a few times in a few weeks recently. Anyway, the guy that brings water to your table( before the server comes) not only brought the water but brought my \"usual\" iced tea also.... I was so impressed!!!", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PkL1_hGEl3r069k7DrBAcA", "review_id": "AwHEQRhi0NHBSgvVOJ8Bqw", "text": "Creative entrees that are well prepared with enough on the menu for everyone to find something they like.\n\nI intended on bringing my out of town guest here for Sunday brunch and I like to bring people to anything but a chain.  Thanks to all you yelpers for pointing me here!\n\nI was soooo looking forward to the corn griddle pancakesthat I saw on their online menu.  Just then I spotted a 100% ground chuck burger on the lunch menu - no special beef, no jalapenos on it, just good old chuck, so I had to choose it!  ;)  They have fresh bakery buns and added just the right amount of cheese.  Mmmmmm.  My friends ordered the filet medallian with poached eggs and the other had the pancakes, and we were all very happy.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2KyJLMY3jmASmwtnmlBuvw", "review_id": "M974e_huunoXvKYEXMM4oA", "text": "Not quite as centrally located as I'd like (but, that's just me), but a great place with warm, friendly & helpful people -- people who like people (OOPS, off topic song que) -- interesting and tasty menu items [I almost wrote \"tasty menu\", but I go for enough cheap jokes around here without stooping that low].  \n\nThe food is good.  The people are friendly & helpful. The prices are reasonable.  The location is just a bit Northeast of where my mind wanders for a casual place.\n\nI just spotted Tori B's review, so I'll definitely have to consider the brunch!", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cZEVW_x0NKI69Xm55tknBg", "review_id": "WO1BJPor0oP_ruKkkYe2Kg", "text": "This is a great date spot. it is elegant but not to posh nor will the price leave to bad a taste in your mouth if things don't sizzle after dinner. The lighting is dim so it has a touch of romance to it. You can hear each other talk, small detail. I love good service and this is one place that I have always had great service. I have actually only had great everything here. The food is nothing super fancy or exotic but it is always good, if you order a steak med-rare that is the way it will come out. I enjoy all the apps, in fact I love going for happy hour and just having apps. The location is central and easy to get to, and it is always packed so you might have to wait so grab a drink for the bar and enjoy the scents flowing from the kitchen.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MulGeQ2d6Oce5zHpwVf8iA", "review_id": "pa_jyne9sbGbgqEGU0Ecjg", "text": "I've only been to this place once so far on a business lunch  with clients  while on my vacation. It was pretty crowded, wait was about 5 mins as we had a reservation. I had the Bethany Hope salad, less the tortilla strips. I thought it was really delicious. I had enough of a craving for that salad to want to come back within the week. Never made it however. It was about 115 degrees, hot outside and the salad was refreshing and different. Everyone else loved what they had. chef salad and a sandwhich. They had specials, but they were no longer available in the kitchen - ran out of ingredients - due to high demand. Again, the place is quite popular. Overall, very satisfied with my visit, though the service we recieved was less than polite. She showed up to take orders and only appeared with the drinks, food, and the bill. The place has a real easy-going vibe, un-pretentious and inviting. Not your Red Robbins but not as high maintenance as City Hall in Scottsdale.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "szbTVEtATfn8f9GxbGGO5w", "review_id": "-b5fHA5QerC-HoTMvUCcfg", "text": "I had lunch here the other day and it was really pretty good, that 16th / Bethany intersection is not lacking for good restaurants either!  I went with six other people and everybody really liked it.  Smooth decor, decent service, and competently prepared food with a SW flair.  Soup, sandwiches, salads, all were a hit!!  Their brunch is the stuff of legends although I have yet to partake.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "V6IrZrvfCY2P8JvH7FM-tA", "review_id": "kD7PAQCyiTiLJ-XVFek_5A", "text": "Phoenix City Grill is tucked away in a very nondescript shopping center on the Southwest Corner of 16th and Bethany Home Road. Dont let this blur your expectations, as the restaurant delivers a great business lunch, a filling dinner, and it also has a great bar for after late nights. The cuisine is American with a definite Southwestern flair, and with a good selection of meats and fish as daily specials. For large groups, they even have a back room that can seat 45 people comfortably for a party or meeting. The servers are friendly, and the owner Sheldon will do anything to make your experience worthwhile.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "SBbftLzfYYKItOMFwOTIJg", "review_id": "x9VljsD5dpA2xh730deS9w", "text": "I finally get back to town after my month-long trip and head out to eat, only to be underwhelmed by a restaurant that everyone on this site loves.\n\nDay two back from vacation: I've gotta make up the debacle from the night before to the hubby.  So, despite an inch of rain falling during the time it took us to drive from Van Buren to Bethany Home, we decided to keep going up to the Phoenix City Grille.  And I'm so glad we did.\n\nI had been here a few times, thanks to the corporate overlords of the funeral home I worked at just up the street.  But, at the time I was a vegetarian and not astounded by the menu (embalming and meat eating just don't mix in my eyes).  Thankfully, I gave up my veggie tendencies, because the food here is incredibly delicious.\n\nThe husband loved his burger sans bun and claims that it was the best burger ever.  SCORE!  \n\nOh yeah, and my meal was phenomenal too.  Super juicy pan-fried chicken and horseradish mashed potatoes.  The horseradish had no kick to it, but the flavor was definitely there.  I suppose if I could offer advice to the awesome chefs at PCG, I would suggest adding a splash of horseradish on top.  But I really love that sinus-clearing sensation of good, fresh horseradish.  Regardless, the meal was fantabulous.\n\nThe service was wonderful and the atmosphere is calm and cozy.  The menu is a smidge pricey, I won't be making a habit out of PCG, but it will be one of my reward restaurants.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 22, "useful": 14, "cool": 16}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "084yAjbPj4UmC6Lp5PaLQQ", "text": "The corn cakes and the bacon wrapped prawns. I would sell my mother for them. Does that make me a bad person? Or just really, really hungry?", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9naiHrcKCUe_YFXyStyL6g", "review_id": "YcsIjkEIqynnnZ4dWtbt-w", "text": "I have eaten here many times and have always had excellent food.  The  service is very good, and the ambiance nice.  It's a little pricey but worth it.  I usually try the daily special because so far I haven't been disappointed.  The food has a nice sw fare but isn't too heavy.  If you are  looking for a solid choice for dinner that will please  just about anyone, try Phoenix City Grill.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "_7el1cOgnfkNfmZKi277bQ", "review_id": "rkQOw4MP2mCPA_WqPteHZQ", "text": "I am surprised at the 3 star reviews. I have always had great food and great service here. I love the pot roast, it is served topped with fried onions YUM! I think the prices fall in line with the quality and the portions. I'm not sure where the Luby comment came from unless he is 18 or even younger. The crowd whenever I have eaten there has been a wide variety but usually a high concentration in the 26 or so to 40 range. This little gem doesn't disappoint. Good eats and good prices.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "du6KeE54IFbPiXpU3LOd1g", "review_id": "HyBfohpbPIfvO1fR2xda1g", "text": "Phoenix City Grill is an institution, and it should be. \nMy second dinner out, after I moved here with the Beautiful Carin, was at PCG (the first was at Tuchetti's, dear departed Tuchetti's...maybe not the best Italian food in town, but truly...was there ever a dish that could fill you up like their baked spaghetti with meat sauce?...it must have been 5 lb's. of food on the plate...my dear sweet lord).\nAnyway...I met a friend at PCG for lunch yesterday. \nI didn't get to pick...I don't get to pick the restaurants for client and friend lunches for a while...not since the sad and regrettable Frank & Lupe's incident.\nBut, I was glad for change of pace...out of Old Town and my rut of wanting to walk everywhere I go. \nI fired up the Edsel and off I went to 16th and Bethany Home for a revisit of a Phoenix classic!\nPCG is PDG (\"pretty damn good\") food and attentive service.\nMark had gotten there a little before me and gotten a table. The waitress was there as I was sitting down. \nInterestingly, Mark had gotten a big ol' glass of red wine to start lunch...a delightful way of lunching for business people that has fallen into disrepute over the past decade or so. I followed suit.\nWe must fight this non-drinking at lunch scourge by taking every opportunity to imbibe at lunch, and I, for one, will help lead the fight!\nThe menu hasn't changed very much over the past few years, but really, why screw around with what is working...the place is always full, everybody seems to enjoy their meals, including me BTW:), and they just go on printing money, year after year! What's not to like about that formula?\nThey had some nice specials (including a bunch of seafood specials), but frankly, I rarely eat seafood at non-seafood specialty restaurants in the middle of the desert. I opted for the Cuban Hamburger. \nA novel preparation, one that was highlighted by some of the tastiest pickles I have ever had on a burger! I actually do taste the food as I hoover it down:)\nPCG is still doing great and doesn't need anything more from me than my credit card for payment when the check comes...keep up the good work!", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7GAjxEA-OscXgPt7YFgkBw", "review_id": "k4Ewvjrj-eZDHAknoCILgg", "text": "I really like lunch here. The prices are reasonable and the menu is varied enough to pique my critical interest. I had a seasonal salad with local grown varietal tomatoes, roasted beets (a weakness of mine), and Queen Creek olive oil which is usually spectacular, but this time was sort of ordinary. I opted for the beef  fillet add-onto protest against vegetarianism. It was medium rare, tender, and very good. The salad had some lump of bread but I didn't eat it. My friends had the portobello burger and the black bean soup and both were very happy. I will be back next week for another lunch and will write a follow up.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2qkHJ1oqE01DovTqpqCC0Q", "review_id": "MtaOOJ4bzGTMOpEON_v8ng", "text": "I hadn't been to PCG in years, and had actually forgotten it was there with all the good restaurants in this area. So when we didn't want to wait 45 min to get into Richardson's, we crossed the street and had dinner at Phoenix City Grill. We were seated right away. Service was good. I love the ambiance and decor of this place. Great for a date night, yet still casual dining. Wine list was good. I can't say much for the food because I always order the same thing, which is awesome - PCG chicken pasta. Good stuff. Can't wait to go back and hang out in the lounge for happy hour soon. Looks like fun.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "umzn9DZCaZZFz051G90vTQ", "review_id": "a2V8uQuFjyEe6kjNTP7ydw", "text": "Good but not great local restaurant. I have been going off and on for a couple of years now. I have to say the food is always consitant but lacks serious flavor. I have noticed the service is sometimes spotty as well. I feel like their sister restaurant Sierra Bonita has much more appeal to me. I will continue to go as I have never had a bad experience, but just once I would love to have a mind blowing meal!", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "Q96IRvil6RNgdLmGKuh81A", "review_id": "gKUiDBih4RQpMsk0rpTbbA", "text": "After much too long away from Yelp, I'm so tickled to have PCG as my first review back! \n\nI LOVE this sister restaurant to Sierra Bonita. The atmosphere is dark and cozy with a SW flair. Always friendly servers who know Nico's family from way back...but I am certain they are this nice and prompt with everyone. \n\nI've been 3-4 times now and I can honestly say that the Pork Tenderloin with corn & goat cheese cakes was THE best pork dish I have ever had. It was AMAZING! We went once just for appetizers and they were all so darn good. The Brie dish in particular was divine. \n\nFor a special night out or just drinks in the bar (hopefully Frank is working when you go), you will not be disappointed!", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hIWlVkf-N1Yzj7I-dfF7qA", "review_id": "bNlq3TAbMi8idWenMGhGrQ", "text": "Great place for lunch meetings.  Just above average Bar food.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2FiNCj5rM3nF0qgaWf86Gg", "review_id": "QMDmSWQxkUb7guyrxC8Nhw", "text": "Nothing special. \n\nThe food, what little they give you, was decent. The chicken was very flavorful, the vegetables were ok.  Not worth what they charge for it.\n\nThe small portions, coupled with the  neo-country sound track make this a one time stop for me.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U07D8HjVB7TLKq6ZMVT91A", "review_id": "VMYAUlH3v_bm8WKF7WV2Jw", "text": "I love PCG! It has to be my favorite restaurant, aside from Houston's. The brie appetizer is soooo yummy. And last week I tried the Portobello Mushroom Sandwich. It was sooo good. The bacon wrapped shrimp is good, but after two, you feel a little weighed down. It had some type of white cheese in it- not necessary. I shouldn't have tried it anyway- I am trying to be a fishetarian. They have great simple salads. And the cedar plank salmon is absolutely my favorite menu item. mmmmm.....", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E3eVqSyEYH7jhRUaf48ULQ", "review_id": "voDQflKwcDRT_Lqdwcu_Fg", "text": "After reading other folks reviews I thought I'd try Phoenix City Grill out with a group of friends. There were 5 of us, and they seated us right away for a Saturday night at 8pm. \n\nGood location, a little dark while reading the menu. But we were happy with the options, nice for those who wanted a good steak or entree, or for those who want something on the cheaper side of the menu. \n\nThe waitress Kathryn was friendly and quick though she had a lot of tables. Water was prompt and drinks and wine served within a few minutes of order. We ordered the Goat Cheese toast points and it took a while to get to the table, but they were worth it. Really Yummy. \n\nMy friends ordered the Phoenix Cheese Steak and the Black and Bleu Burger. Both looked really good, and they received good feedback. I ordered the Rose something Chicken and it was really good with the tarragon au jus. The best though was the Pork Tenderloin, super yummy and totally worth the price. It was really flavorful with the jalapeno jelly they basted it with, and the meat had a really smoky flavor to the meat. The quinoa cakes were really tasty for quinoa. We decided to do dessert and the buttermilk pie was amazing. I'm from the South and this was the real deal. The Bread pudding was really good as was the Chocolate torte. \n\nOverall very happy with this restaurant. We will definitely be coming back. Especially for Happy Hour, close to if not half price appetizers till 6 drink specials. Great bar and lounge atmosphere.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "STRH5HCQ9lkCMNy5R7pq9Q", "review_id": "mSmQocDftUK2ymcm6M-oZg", "text": "Heard about this place for some time, and my neighbor is a big fan of the Monday night happy hour deals, so I decided to give it a whirl with the gf.  Our hunger couldn't wait til nighttime, so we hit it up for a late lunch. Holy YUM!  Bacon-wrapped shrimp: giant shrimp stuffed with cotija and crispity delicious bacon. A heart-stopper, for sure, but damn, sooo good. We then split a blue-cheese wedge salad and a green chile burger, and both were perfectly put together, fresh and delicious.  Green chiles could have had more heat to them, but that burger was cooked perfectly, not too greasy, juicy bites on a nice firm roll that held up all the way through. And great pickles, too.  Would have liked a nice IPA offered on draft, as opposed to the bottle option, but other than that, we really dug it. FABULOUS service by Karla, who left us alone just enough, but was always ready to freshen up our waters or make sure we were enjoying our food.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1hpbUIsoIoSz-X8hdEmGng", "review_id": "WaU8aybKmzgddnEqibPfXQ", "text": "Went here several weeks ago. My one complaint is that it is TOO dark. The food was okay, nothing special. The staff was wonderful and very attentive.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "G_6pOq1gA4jyJ3j8mjOyJw", "review_id": "tX1fqjPXpOKETUTVT-VYlw", "text": "So, my fellow yelpers who love happy hours...I have discovered a new happy hour destination! Phoenix City Grill, which sports happy hour from 3pm-close. Yes, til close!!! Sweet baby Jesus, finally someone answered my wishes! \n\nFirst off, the decor was lovely, as was the ambiance. Happy hour is only available in the bar area, where I quickly ventured to. Some of the happy hour items are: Beef sliders with yummy Tillamook cheese (whaddup Oregon!!!), grilled fish tacos, hummus, Green chile cheese dip, beef and chicken skewers, etc. All in all, a great selection with wonderful execution. \n\nThe liquor selection is also solid. Any bar that has items, such as Plum Vodka, gets a thumbs up in my book. The wine selection is also good. \n\nPCG is right off the 51 and also closely located to my dive (yes, my personal dive) the Swizzle. \n\nMy only gripe: The bar area was serviced by one waiter - the bartender. So, being that he was making drinks for the restaurant side as well as serving the bar area, the service suffered. He was not nice, inattentive, and at times rude. \n\nI was able to ignore him as the food made its way to my belly.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "QBQlErZajdIyXX84dvFUnQ", "review_id": "Ckw-ZJ5aKxX-arMgionmKQ", "text": "I have driven by this place so many times and said I want to try this place so bad. I have read good reviews and heard good things from friends. Last night I made there. I will return for sure. Its nice inside. The lighting is a little on the dark side which is good with me. The bar is nice but wish there was more seating. I had the pomegranate margarita and oh yeah it was so good. I only had one cause they were $9 then I just went with water. But the cool thing is they have PBR for $2, got to love that and happy hour form 3-close. Yeah I'll be there. The happy hour menu looks great and cant wait to try it out. \n\nSo on to the food. I had the Surf N Turf Pasta. Its is Grilled beef tenderloin medallion and jumbo Sea of Cortez shrimp over fettuccine tossed with tomatoes, mushrooms and sweet corn in a green chile butter sauce. It was delicious. The beef was cooked a perfect med rare and the wood grill flavor really came thru. The shrimp were great wish there was more shrimp. I did get the small portion so more shrimp with the large . Small was $14 large is $18. My friend ordered the Grilled Beef Tenderloin which is Wood grilled 8oz. center cut filet with chipotle cheddar stuffed potato and sherry glazed mushrooms. $27 These mushrooms were like candy they should serve them for an app cause I know I'd get them. I wanted to get dessert but I had a long night ahead of me so I will have to get something next time. I did see a few desserts come out and looked great. Overall the place is great and I have a feeling I will become a regular. The server we had was the nicest guy. He was very knowledgeable of all the menu items and answered all my questions without hesitation. Great food, great service, and good ambiance. I cant wait to try the happy hour menu.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ROr4DQ-gxlfUKmiDC-qSEQ", "review_id": "Myhh-0EOvuoTsJcwEjivyA", "text": "I know I know I'm gonna get some flack because of this... but yelpers... my experience here was 2 stars for service and an additional star for food. I think a restaurant experience should match its rating caliber and sadly it did not. No four stars for fabulousness, it's three stars because it's ok and that's not shabby at all.\n\nWent to dinner with the other half of our awesome pair... my besty Sara V. on a whim. We've been thinking alike lately... and while I was at work... I kept on thinking that it would be nice to go out to dinner... and unsurprisingly Sara V. was thinking the same too... I swear it's like we have ESPN or something! Anywho, I had her come up with the dinner choices since she knows I'm a really picky person (I say I'm not but I really am =P), she texted me the top 3... and I chose PCG since I had read Jana S. earlier review on the place and I've always wanted to try out this place!\n\nAnywho, we got to the restaurant and I really like the intersection it's at, at Bethany Home Rd. and 16th St. coz it's across from Luci's Market and Richardson's, and an awesome looking Starbucks. In a strange way that intersection has a little character plus it's in an older section of upper central Phoenix. I like the setup with the tables outside and the large picture windows. \n\nWe were seated immediately at a two seater booth, noticed it was quite busy, and i liked the general ambiance of the place. We were thinking of the happy hour when we were heading there but were dismayed to read on their large easel board that hh tues. - fri. was from 3p to 6p but on Monday's it's from 3p to close. So we made a mental note that we'll come back for hh on Monday. We were seated and waited for our server, waters were dropped off, and our server passed with a passing remark \"I'll be right back\". Well she did come back after 10 mins. which I ordered a glass of reisling, and an order of the Roasted Green Chile Fundido Queso (ever since our trip in Austin for SXSW last year, we've been looking for a place that serves Queso as to satisfy our Queso fix from TX of which we have yet to find a place, maybe it's a Texas thing). My glass with a small carafe of wine was served... wet. The wine glass was wet! Like it had been just washed and they didn't take the time to dry the glass, no they served the glass WET and our server poured some of the reisling into the WET wine glass. Ok... there went a star. who serves wine in a wet glass?!? apparently PCG does. So, we're waiting to order, mind you, our server did not stop to give suggestions, mention the soup of the day, no we waited, and we had to ask for suggestions, and ask what the soup of the day was. Heck if you're a good restaurant, wouldn't you want to welcome your customers, who if you win them with good service and good food will come back, or are you happily satisfied with the customers and your fans that you're not interested in winning a few more? Ok... deep breath. \n\nI ordered the PCG pasta as suggested by our server, and Sara V. ordered the Smoked Baby Back Ribs (rubbed in Chipotle bbq sauce). Oh did I mention that I had to ask for Sara V.'s water refill the first time round and flag her down to get a diet coke. Sara and I could see the poor girl was handling way too many tables to guarantee good service but that's no excuse. I think there's an expectation that a restaurant of such acclaim should provide great service. \n\nThe PCG pasta was quite good, liked the roasted garlic and chardonnay cream sauce, it wasn't overly creamy, loved the sun dried tomatoes though, it was delicious. Sara V.'s baby back ribs had a kick with them, it was spicy! and the green chile cornbread was okay not bandera's skillet corn bread good though. Oh, the queso was alright as well except i wish it was a little more thicker, this queso seemed too runny but it was a good starter nevertheless. We finished our meal with a slice of the buttermilk pie which had a caramel sauce and pomegranate seeds as garnish, which was the right accompaniment to something rich and sweet. \n\nOverall the food was very good but the service had me wishing it was better and it did affect my overall dining experience. I will come back for the happy hour but I will have to pass on a glass of wine... unless they can guarantee it'll be served in a dry wine glass. And maybe some attentive service. So hopefully next time I'll get my four stars, we'll see.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6ts41fCsDKHbFZaKOMNmVQ", "review_id": "Io1c_hopsY_fuviUhQR56g", "text": "Phoenix City Grille is A OK in my book! Great food and service! \n\nWe were here last Friday, it was my father in laws 60th bday celebration, there were about 20-25 of us. And yes we had reservations! They actually have a private room for large parties! Super Sweet! \n\nWe only had one waitress, but it seemed that we were her only table while we were there. She was pretty on top of things, my wine glass never hit empty. She took our orders and I was surprised at how fast the food came out, very impressive. \n\nI ordered the Tilapia, it had an almond (I think) crust with a raspberry sauce served over roasted veggies. The tilapia was amazing and so were the veggies, though the veggie portion was very small, one more small scoop wont break the bank PCG! \n\nIts a cozy and dark/romantic type setting.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "Q96IRvil6RNgdLmGKuh81A", "review_id": "z1VytLg5I-Jh9T_prwEljw", "text": "My new favorite dish at PCG (actually anywhere) is the new Surf N Turf Pasta entree. It is freakin' amazing! Cooked to order medallions of beef (I believe its filet) and HUGE prawns over a bed of fettuccine noodles. Seasoned with diced green chilies, corn, and a bit of cheese, it's\"s a bit spicy, but over all just so dang tasty. \n\nI also have recently tried their Dreamy Draw Chili and it is a winner. Made of pinto beans, it's\"s different from your traditional red sauce chili. \n\nI honestly have not had a bad dish at PCG. Kim is the best server they have, but maybe we're biased because we know her. If you still have not tried PCG, make it a point to do so soon. I hear their parking lot remodel is completed. :)", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6ts41fCsDKHbFZaKOMNmVQ", "review_id": "G8QaQ9bNNym4WvahEpmh0g", "text": "Yummmmmmmmmmmmm\n\nWe went here on Mothers Day, and man am I glad we had reservations! Even with reservations we still had to wait at least 10 minutes to be seated, they were hoppin in there! \n\nOnce we were seated our wiatress was quick to take our drink order. \n\nI ordered the griddled corn cakes and that has all I have thoguht about since taking my last bite. They were beyond amazing! \n\nI have never been here for brunch before but think I will need to go back very soon! Such a great brunch to honor an awesome mother in law!", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ZrUZtLgLOn15v2NIZl-oKQ", "review_id": "daWzQSL0N4sI7j7xCdCbXw", "text": "This place is just a few blocks down the street from me. Yet, in three years, I've only eaten four times. Perhaps it's because whenever I go, I see more people in their 50s and up so I don't think of it as a place where urban hipsters hang out. But I have to say, it seems to grow on me every time I eat there. The most recent trip was for Mother's Day brunch. After looking at various Phoenix eateries' menus to decide where to take my mom, I knew the Grille was it. Their brunch menu is quite a few steps above and for the prices, a great culinary investment. I had the griddled corn cakes (mmmm....) and you get a choice of meat. So I had diced smoked ham hidden in between them. It came with black beans and cheese, potatoes and maple syrup. Mom had short rib with a poached, breaded egg on top and a tangy red onion relish. The egg was a gem and the breading wasn't incredibly greasy. To top it off, they were giving moms a carnation flower. Nice touch. As for dinner, I highly recommend the pot roast. And I don't know anywhere else that serves up their quinoa and goat cheese cakes (what a yummy combo). And they do try to buy locally when they can. It's a great restaurant in a location that's never too packed with traffic. And the staff has always been courteous. It's really becoming one of my favorite go-to places. I'm surprised it's not plugged more in local dining guides.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Kqvfep2mxS10S50FbVDi4Q", "review_id": "sj2W4JkKB98va0u_yU3KlA", "text": "Stopped in for brunch today.\n\nThe eggs Benedict was done very well.  Good service and fair prices.\n\nA nice neighborhood dining option.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ejOraZFl8q4bnX3y0bVAxw", "review_id": "gLPkQ9ewvGJec19IVCqRrQ", "text": "I went to the Phoenix City Grille with my parents last week after going to the Arizona Tourism Show at the Convention Center downtown. My parents just moved back to Scottsdale after living in Houston for 2 years, and on our way home we realized we were starving, so my mom remembered the PCG and suggested we try it again after at least 5 years not having been there. It's a little off the beaten path (although easily accessible from the 51), but I have to say that it was one of the best meals we'd had out in AGES!!!! I live downtown Chicago, where the culinary/dining scene is truly one of the best in the US, and the quality and presentation of the food here really impressed me. Just a fantastic place.\n\nMy mom and I decided to try a bunch of appetizers, and my dad had the pork tenderloin.  We had the fish tacos, the bacon-wrapped shrimp, the griddled corn cakes, and the crab cakes.  I cannot tell you how fantastic each and every one of these appetizers was!!! The fish tacos were the best we'd EVER had--and we're a major fish taco-eating family! Fresh grilled fish with a chipotle-lime aioli and pickled red onions--just fantastic. The bacon-wrapped shrimp were HUGE! I don't know where they get these shrimp, but they're incredible, and stuffed with cotija cheese. Yes, a little rich, but absolutely delicious.  The griddled corn cakes--incredible! They totally balance that sweet-salty thing that everyone loves, and the corn cakes were soft, fluffy, and surprisingly very light.  Then the crabcakes. We're originally from Maryland so we're VERY picky about our crabcakes--and we were shocked to discover they actually did them correctly!! Fresh, lump crabmeat (not shredded!) and very little filling, served with an incredible lemon aioli sauce and a little salad. Just amazing!\n\nMy dad had the pork tenderloin, and he's a bit of a picky eater and left not a single scrap on his plate! I love how the waiter asked him how he wanted it prepared (yes, you can have pork tenderloin done medium), and it was served with jalapeno preserves, these incredible mashed potatoes, and roasted root vegetables. My dad cleaned his entire plate and loved every bite.  \n\nOn top of it all (yes, we were stuffed!), we decided to split a dessert--the bread pudding, which was absolutely DELICIOUS. Not overly sweet or rich, and nicely presented. Excellent coffee, too.\n\nI was so pleasantly surprised by how great the Phoenix City Grille was that I just HAD to put a review on Yelp (and this is my first!).  Our server was excellent, and I don't have a bad thing to say about this place.  I wish it were in Chicago! We'll be back as soon as possible.  5 stars.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 13, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "a4l18EJAO6AMvpwqAmGDRw", "text": "I went to add this to my newly made list of favorite brunch spots and couldn't believe my eyes.. I hadn't reviewed PCG yet!?!\n\nIf someone were to ask me what my favorite brunch dish was, without batting an eye I would respond \"Griddled corn cakes from PCG of course\". Take corn cakes and cook them to perfection (you know with a few corn kernels stuck in there), stuff them with chicken, green chillis, jack cheese, serve them with salsa fresco, potatoes and black beans. This would also probably be my last meal on earth if I had a choice. \nYou feeling my taste buds? It honestly doesn't get any better. \n\nOutside of brunch, the food here is amazing.  The Rose Lane Chicken, The Surf and Turf, any of the fish dishes.. Everything is made with quality ingredients nothing fancy and full of flavor. They do it right. I held my college graduation dinner here it is that good. I would recommend this to the pickiest of eaters, and it is great for groups.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BxqYopJ5ax9qderDwAqGJQ", "review_id": "ZHfnAombygu2PYjxczkzrw", "text": "Surly, poor service - we spotted a couple of thick gray-white hairs floating on top of my girlfriend's wine. After scowling at us for bringing it up, the new bartender from Flagstaff poured out the wine and then informed us that these were tiny strands of cheese from our con queso, which my girlfrind didn't touch and was about 2 feet away from her. It is obvious when you have hairs in your drink!\nIn attentive service from that point on, but when we left after awarding the bartender the 5% tip (more than he deserved) he pursued us down the sidewalk to the south, outside the building by walking along the plate glass windows on the inside, banging on them alongside as we walked. \nWhat a weird experience! Been going here for years and years, some of their dishes are quite good, others not so hot; wine list pretty indifferent and slipping. But this kind of behavior is a game changer. I will never go back.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9SmUBwtiLdI_4LcQoBdZkg", "review_id": "QBOYLsB51_xJWUIYlOt8Fg", "text": "My boyfriend had driven by several times and since we live in the neighborhood we decided on a whim to pop in and are so glad we did! Read some other reviews that recommended it as a good date spot and I agree. Dim lighting and great service were good starters. My bf got the slider to start then we got skewers to share. They were awesome.\n\nFor entrees my bf got the tenderloin and I got the surf and turf pasta. My bf happens to be a foodie who has traveled the world so when he likes a place it is outstanding- and he did! I loved my shrimps as big as a baby's foot and the beef was so tender. It was melt in your mouth good.\n\nTo finish I had the bread pudding which we were told were made from croissants that they make onsite fresh everyday. It had a lush sauce that went with it but it wasn't too heavy. Perfect end to a great meal. So glad this is a local place that we can add to out favorites.\n\nAs far as cost- you can get out of there for $40 for 2 and have a good meal or you can get the higher end dishes which will run you a bit more. Great place and we will be back soon!", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pEVf8GRshP9HUkSpizc9LA", "review_id": "P2EGXLIDfFrnfuZGpWVGJg", "text": "Nice, neighborhood place...wouldn't suggest people go out of their way to check it out, but good if you are in the neighborhood.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vavNK2thEATt_5TDX5llsA", "review_id": "ooN7JXoXaT2FcdTMJmBw_g", "text": "I have been coming here for YEARS and am sad to say that until I ate another amazing lunch there today, it never occurred to me to write a review.  Every meal I have here is better than the last, it's ALWAYS consistent, and the menu has something for everyone.  My personal faves are the black bean soup and the Bethany Home Chopped salad (and I'm not really a salad kind of gal :)!!!).  But don't shy away from the ribs, OMG is all I can say, or the PCG pasta.  Come to think of it, any PCG virgin I've taken here has raved about it and become a novice themselves :)! Add in the full bar and great wine list, this place is a MUST for a constantly consistent great meal! In regards to the attire i chose dressy because if you came on a weekend night in jeans and flip flops you may feel under dressed, but you could absolutely go jeans and flops during the day for lunch (as I did today)! Happy eating!", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wcOqMTV92kxOornA42KyoA", "review_id": "kfeUl3xzoAKP_0ZTww4dOw", "text": "It had been years since I had been to PCG; but my friends Rich & Corey said lets go there.  Decided to try brunch today.  I had the   Stacked Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas thought it might be like chilaquiles - but it was very delicious!!!  The price is very reasonable.  My friends both had Smoked Salmon Benedicts - they looked very yummy.  Also, really crave crab cakes; but haven't found a place to that serves them well. Might have to try them the next time.  A very good Sunday, will definately be back!!!", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OZ6le0aoyMbYKgQ_w4wtIQ", "review_id": "RIp1CmaQ-1eu1A8ajJjXPA", "text": "The first thing I must say about the Phoenix City Grill is that the owner of this place ROCKS!!! All restaurant owners need to take a page out of this guys book. Reason in a second. Let's talk about food first.\n\nI had the baby back ribs and the were awesome. Not quite as good as the baby backs from Houstons but pretty darn close. My girlfriend who loves PCG decided to go with something different this time around and ordered one of their signature dishes. It was some sort of chicken. I do consider myself a foodie so the first thing I was thinking is how can chicken be a signature dish? Chicken is boring no matter what you do with it. Anyway, it wasn't that good and the chicken comes on the bone which my girlfriend didn't like. So, since it was a signature dish, recommended by the waiter, I had to return it. My philosphy is that if something is recommended and is a signature dish and it doesn't give you a mouthgasim, it gets returned. So the waiter nicely takes it back and apologizes multiple times and asks if we would like something else. My girlfriend orders her old PCG standby, the Pork Tenderloin. Wow what a great pork dish. I don't care for pork that much but i must say i crushed half of it, it was amazing.\n\nDo I even need to explain the choclate tort??? YUM\n\nBack to the owner. We arrive at PCG at about 4pm to eat dinner, who eats at 4pm, you'd think we went for the early bird special. We get seated in the dining room and are the only ones in the dining room and no one comes out for like 10 minutes. So we move to the bar  and tell the bar tender we are going to eat at the bar because no one came out to greet us or take a drink order. He apologizes, bvut it was NO BIG DEAL. We weren't mad or complaining or anything. Remember earlier I mentioned the signature dish that got sent back. Well the owner comes over to us and says i understand you have had some issues today and we are like ah no problem the food was great yada yada yada. The owner is like NO BOTH of your meals are on me including dessert. We objected and were like you don't have to do that and he INSISTED. Who does this now a days in the restauran business? Most definately not Donovans.\n\nAnyway to sum it up. PCG is awesome, the owner actually cares about his customers and everyone i tell this story to they are like i can't believe he did that. Go to Phoenix City Grille you won't be disappointed. KUDOS to PCG and especially you Mr. Owner, sorry I don't remember your name. I'll be for some ribs soon.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "D4-0xGve18qMPnWQgMTbyQ", "review_id": "Pq8KDOiPCuHPOf6Qi9WbLA", "text": "The best pan fried cornbread.    Have not eaten a meal that was not delicious.      Great place to eat and enjoy the pictures on the wall.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4nl3_uBJlJy0PUyyoRSxxw", "review_id": "euIHPaEcb2ZMq55PBesytA", "text": "This is the best restaurant in Phoenix. My wife and I have been eating out here for years, Their servers are great and the food is always delicious. The entire menu is very good and the specials are always unique.\n\nCheck out their website at http://www.phoenixcitygrille.com", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GJl1qIvyQEs501rfw0hDBg", "review_id": "Kvwt6BCuoGh7qEYs_ZhKQA", "text": "This place is a neighborhood staple. The menu is not my fav (my taste buds only). I sat at the bar waiting for a friend to show up. I think the bartender was new, not just because of the deer in the headlights look on his face, but also the fact that I had to wave him down after about 7 minutes of sitting there. There were 6 specials, 2 which caught my eye. After settling on one, we ordered and were told they were out of 4 of the 6 specials. Might I add it was about 12:15pm. That seemed a little early to be running out of specials. The food we ordered ended up to be OK. \n\nIf you haven't eaten here, you must. If given the option I would pick 3.5 stars. This is because of the service and the lack of available specials (maybe cross them off the sandwich board out front when you run out?) I've heard they have a great happy hour and I would definitely recommend the bacon-wrapped shrimp on the app menu.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rBeuXzsBkGxM5pJujH2zAQ", "review_id": "3JTFEmcbQNeCBxaNm3OMWw", "text": "The food was ok, but the atmosphere and service was less than stellar. The median age of the diners, at 8pm no less, was about 60. The waiter left us alone after bringing drinks taking our order for what seemed like 30 minutes, before telling me that what i ordered was 86ed. That was all fine and good, but when i re-ordered the turkey sandwich, that's not what brought me. It was a chicken sandwich and was missing it's main condiment to boot. I got a side of whatever was supposed to go on it, but I didn't realize the it was chicken instead of turkey until later, and by then, it was so late and everyone else was practically done eating, so i let it go. Overall, the food wasn't anything special and the service is definitely under-par", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ef7eJrSr7chDjDth0-k2HQ", "review_id": "T2oVYijxduQVXzaz_5-r5Q", "text": "L O V E  Phx City.\n\nThis place is amazing!  Of the five million times I have been here, I have yet to actually go for Happy Hour, which I hear is equally amazing.\n\nI love that this place is nice enough to warrant going to for a special occasion, but neighborhood enough that you will usually run into at least one person you know every time you come.\n\nThe Rose Lane Chicken makes my mouth water just thinking about it.  The Bread Pudding is divine, and they get mucho brownie points for not putting raisins in it!!  (I am super not into raisins)  They have a well rounded wine list, which was my go to, until the day I tried the Pomegranate Mango Collins.  Hellllooooo drink love!  Sweet and tart, but not too much of either, this drink is awesome!\n\nMany awesome things on the menu, great daily specials, & you can really taste the love and local difference in all of their menu items.  The service is 97% awesome, very seldom do I get slow service there & it has never been slow enough to irritate me.\n\nDefinitely a go to place!", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "weYT-xJwz8o7mLNWIhD6HA", "review_id": "TsE-0xaSidpKdjPoqG3h2Q", "text": "Hubby and I love this place.  Good service, great food, OK prices (hence the 4 stars).  Have had the fondue appetizer twice here and it's awesome.  Get it on happy hour!  Dinner entree I had was a chicken dish with mashed potatoes - A-mazing.  I'm always a little hesitant to order chicken because it's often dried out, but this was moist and delicious.  Had a starter caesar salad which was \"ok\" - maybe had a little too much anchovy in the dressing for my liking?\n\nOverall a terrific place, and we'll certainly be back.  Mondays they have happy hour 3pm to close!", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UQLWaa3K8ajDq0J2zSltnw", "review_id": "BssOf1tpwKN-87scxT8cxw", "text": "This is our favorite local restaurant. We've been coming here for dinners (and a Mother's Day brunch) since mid-2009, when I found it on Yelp. It's in a nondescript shopping center, and if not for the constant traffic jam outside, you probably wouldn't even notice it.\n\nI particularly like the lighting inside the restaurant; it's very relaxed and seems classier than it should be, given the location.\n\nThe burger is great, but the chicken sandwich is easily the best I've had. I also enjoy the PCG Pasta. And they have a lot of great beers on tap.\n\nWe live in Chandler now, but I'll make the drive to PCG any time I get an opportunity!", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MzfQpcIfoS-vVR0HOX3S7Q", "review_id": "s-eP78_n0xHDM8iSfv0QNQ", "text": "I have been to this place twice now, the 1st time was a 1st date that led to my marriage. This is a great 1st date location. They have designed the moderate space well, with 2 levels and plenty of booths. Thier lighting and interior decorating adds to a feeling of cozy and secluded. \nHats off to the chef! They do a great job with fish, and wonderful grilled veggies and aromatic sides.\nThe service was not excellent, but good. Seemed that he floor might not have been staffed well my 2nd visit.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 8, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "EDvIE6DjiMU6yZg0nyYAYw", "text": "There aren't as many places with the service and friendly staff as PCG!  I've only been there for the Yelp event, but I will definitely go back based solely on the treatment we all got from the staff.\nThe food was amazing with combos that were perfect.  The coconut shrimp was my very favorite and I am always down for fruit and cheese.\nThis place is very close to home and I will become a regular, whether they like it or not.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 8, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "vsXP832M0kOxKpfduD7dWw", "review_id": "gWi9Sw4yqHRxriZP2Wxypg", "text": "Phoenix City Grille knocked my socks off with some special treats they dazzled us with at a CMYE (Community Manager Yelp Event) and I recently returned with the generous buy-one-get-one voucher they sent us home with (it expires on the 30th, fellow Yelpers who haven't redeemed theirs yet). \n\nAfter the delicious scallops at our Yelp event, you can guess what I had my heart set on -- hopeful that there would be a special, since they are not a regular menu offering. \n\nFortunately for me, there was a short rib and scallop special. It was accompanied by fried green beans. The sort rib was good. Definitely tender with a real hearty, rich, beefy flavor. There was only 1 scallop. It was a little tougher than the ones showcased at our event. \n\nTrying to minimize the calories, I asked for plain green beans instead. The kitchen sent out the fried which our server quickly noted and corrected, leaving the fried ones for my dinner partner to enjoy. Lacking any substantive willpower, I nibbled one or two and they were quite tasty. A light tempura coating combined with the cooking technique offered a unique, enjoyable flavor. \n\nMy \"plain\" green beans were dressed in olive oil with garlic, salt and pepper (just like I make at home). Still crisp, they were delicious! \n\nSo, I got my wish with the special, but the the regular menu challenges decision-making abilities with so many great options! \n\nMy friend got the beef tenderloin and it was, quite possibly, the best steak I've had in the Valley. It was fabulously tender (even cooked medium well) and perfectly seasoned. I look forward to ordering one for myself on a future visit. \n\nI had heard about the bread pudding from the CMYE reviews and so we splurged with dessert. It was phenomenal! Think the fluffiest, most custardy french toast flavor you've ever had! Thank goodness it was cut into two pieces -- better for a peaceful sharing. \n\nAnother tip from the CMYE, thanks to Don S., I tried the Brophy Clark Pinot Noir ($11/glass) and it was love at first sip! I liked it so much, I called Total Wine to see about buying a bottle for home and searched the vineyard's website for where to buy a bottle in Arizona but didn't get very far. I guess I'll have to add that to the reasons to return to Phoenix City Grille!", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kNO6w6EIKo8u6GSykOHBLA", "review_id": "Bcw8x2XEmK_oAr9WtdgpOw", "text": "My husband and I decided to try a new place for lunch and we are glad we chose this place. We started with the slow roasted beef sliders. The horseradish cream on the sliders was subtle, which I can appreciate. The corn cakes were delicious and very filling. The fish tacos were ok, lacked a little bit of seasoning. We shared the grilled beef tenderloin with mushrooms. The portions were great! I love a restaurant that has hardy dinner dishes for lunch. I'm not stuck ordering a salad, sandwich or burger! We will be back!", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "Ps1Db9zOatoF_76FZNO5CQ", "review_id": "3nARWmwRhxLhCjIjEPSUXQ", "text": "I actually went here over a month ago but felt it worthy of saving for my 200th review.  If it wasn't for Yelp I this is one of the places I have eaten I never would have known about.  And it is sort of fun to tell your date your are going to eat in a mostly vacated strip mall just off the highway. :-)  I had been here previously for a Yelp event.\n\nWe arrived around 6 on a Saturday just as it was getting dark.  We got seated right away.  Even at that early hour the place was far from empty.  It seldom happens we are amongst the youngest folks in any venue so we happily take note.  As the evening went on the crowd got younger and the place was almost packed.\n\nWe got our waters and menus right away and then we sort of got forgotten for about 5 minutes or so before our waiter introduced himself and took our drink orders.  That would prove to be the only glitch in food or service the entire meal.  I had the PCG pasta and she had a black and blue burger.  I also had a salad with Blue cheese dressing.  Lately we seem to have been on a run of less than stellar blue cheese, both my dressing and the crumbles on her burger were good.  We both enjoyed our meal.  Usually we try some of each others food but I declined to take a bite of a well done burger, however she thought it was great.  I did sample the fries and they were pretty good.  The beer selection had a couple of selections I liked to choose from.\n\nExcellent place for a nice dinner out.  Even if you get in to steaks the place is not over the top expensive.  It was quiet enough we no trouble talking.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 8, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "pv82zTlB5Txsu2Pusu__FA", "review_id": "rw43hljPmtulb59yctbEEA", "text": "PCG cannot fail to please. i have been twice now, once for a yelp event and once to use the coupon they gave me at said yelp event. Both times i was blown away by the delicious food i had here. \nThe follow up visit i brought my best friend, the lovely Barbara G and we had an excellent time!\nThe service is great, and i am especially fond of the waiter who took care of me both visits, gosh i wish i could remember his name...but without sounding...a little...too...glaad...not that there's anything wrong with that! he was a very handsome man....but i was genuinely impressed that he remembered me from the yelp event, and both visits his serving skillz were right on par. kudos! \nwhen we sat down and perused the menu I was still a little \"dazed and confused\" from my morning rituals *ahem* and everything on the menu sounded ridiculously good to me, it was getting so hard to make up my mind, i was floundering until my lovely friend Barbara suggested the bacon bleu cheese burger, a girl after my own heart!\nWe then both ordered said burger, a coke for her and a pabst for myself. We gnoshed on those delicious burgers accompanied w/ garlic horseradish mashed potatoes ooooweee! Here was a dish that was so perfectly flavoured and well thought out and deceptively simple. without a shadow of doubt one of the best burgers i've had in phx. I would recommend PCG to any and all, and look forward to when i make my return.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "--65q1FpAL_UQtVZ2PTGew", "review_id": "VF-6-OIsCFu4MDZmSIqjOQ", "text": "Finally went here after attending the CMYE and had a great meal! PCG is a very classy little restaurant that is low-lit and practically perfect for dinner, vino and conversation. The staff is very professional and helpful, and it was undoubtedly a pleasure to be served by them.\n\nThe food was good, though a bit steep in the pricing department. I tried their famous corn cakes, and I also got to try the 16th Street Pot Roast and Rose Lane Chicken. The corn cake was the highlight of the meal for me. Imagine the flavor of corn bread (that's not dry, mind you) accompanied with chicken, salsa, black beans, and topped with some jack cheese. Mmm! Every flavor really complimented each other really well. That appetizer was what a fancy southwestern appetizer should be like. The pot roast was also delicious, and I would say the same about the chicken. The meat in both dishes was cooked just right, flaky and tender for the roast, and perfectly juicy (not wet, but not dry) for the chicken. Both entrees were very comfort food-ish.\n\nI hope to eat at PCG again sometime soon. The food and service were great and it definitely has a great ambiance about it.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "0Ke0iSAPYi8hUVxLocAlYQ", "review_id": "GIta6UYTEk9PPNuTmh6vig", "text": "A fine dining establishment that is a real treat to eat at. I discovered this place when attending the Community Manager Yelp Event (CMYE), and was enticed by the flavors and array of dishes presented us. I made a special note to return for the bacon-wrapped shrimp soon!\n\nI brought a date here for my return visit and insisted we order the shrimp appetizer. She loved it. Somehow PCG manages to crisp the bacon perfectly without overcooking the (somewhat huge) shrimp. The tartar-sauce like dipping sauce, however, was too creamy. It took away from sweetness of the shrimp and saltiness of the bacon. We found the vinaigrette on the bed of greens the shrimp were served on to be a better, brighter accompaniment, that did not take away from the other flavors.\n\nEntrees were amazing. I had the cedar-plank salmon that came with horseradish mashed potatoes and citrus-marinated roasted beets. The warm beets really complemented the dish nicely--a well-composed and well-balanced plate that I won't soon forget. My date enjoyed the grilled beef tenderloin. I could not help but to steal a couple of her sherry-glazed mushrooms, when she wasn't looking. Swipe!\n\nWe topped off a perfect dinner with the warm croissant bread pudding. Great date destination and food that you will never forget.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wHg1YkCzdZq9WBJOTRgxHQ", "review_id": "LeDecSQeRPBOOVBRHIPHsA", "text": "My first experience with PCG was at a small, yet fantastic Yelp event.  I've been back twice and have been just as impressed.\n\nThe first time was for brunch, and I recommend the griddled corn cakes.  No, I just don't recommend them, I insist you have them.  Even if you are allergic to corn, take the plunge and try these...unless you might die, then stay away as that might be bad PR for PCG.  Topped with smoked ham (that's what I had), chicken, or bacon and served with maple syrup, it was beyond good.  I could eat this dish every day of my life.  The black beans were okay, but I do think the breakfast potatoes are nothing special and could be improved upon.  I was a big fan of a $4 mimosa, however!  Yep, you read that right...4 bucks!\n\nSecond visit for dinner, and I ordered the cedar planked salmon.  A generous piece of fish perfectly cooked and served with a delicious lemon aioli.  The accompanying roasted beets were not my thing, and the mashed potatoes were okay (maybe I'm picky about potatoes?)  I also tried a bit of my dining companion's beef tenderloin and it was butter-knife tender (that's what I cut it with).  Served with a stuffed potato and mushrooms, I believe, it will most likely be my next entree.  For dessert, we shared the Jack Daniel's croissant bread pudding.  We actually shared half, and I most generously took the other half to my husband who I left at home.  Although, I generally don't care for bread pudding, this is NOT your typical bread pudding and probably the best bread pudding you can imagine (other than that one recipe that uses a dozen Krispy Kreme doughnuts).\n\nAlthough PCG is a little bit of a drive for me (outside my usual 5-mile maximum radius), I will happily make that drive and return again.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vhxFLqRok6r-D_aQz0s-JQ", "review_id": "5M_VpXfK_lWYl9xgtR6g5A", "text": "Reliable place to take the in-laws or maybe a business client.  The service is topnotch, the parking is terrible.  It is considered fine dining, but its not anything you can't get at other restaurants, but what I like about this place is that it actually feels less corporate.  You go to Capital Grille, you know you are at Capital Grille.  Once you get past the fact that it is in a strip mall (a common occurance in Phoenix) and that it is located to a goofy clothing store next door, you walk into a super comfortable restaurant and you can fool yourself into thinking you are a resort restaurant.  (i.e. safe food, good service, expensive without hugely breaking bank, but expensive enough should that be the impression you are going for).", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "w4suxL1zlxsihVlugZZDAQ", "review_id": "1TziQEOxGf0RbK4j-61JoA", "text": "Matt and I dined here for our Christmas Eve dinner. Since this was the first time I didn't make the trip home to San Francisco for Christmas, I had absolutely no idea what to do with my Christmas Eve. Matt and I need plans! Therefore, after doing some investigative work on the internet as to what Arizonians can do in Phoenix on Christmas Eve, I came across PCG and their special menu for the holiday. Their prime rib and sea bass specials looked mouthwatering so I made reservations. In the end, this place did not disappoint!! I will unquestionably be back. \n\nI started out with a strong and tart pomegranate margarita that wasn't too sweet. I don't like it when margaritas are sugary so this one was perfect, and a great way to get my Christmas festivities started. \n\nFor my main course I opted to try the sea bass special. It came with almond crusted asparagus and some garlicky (and insanely buttery) rosemary mashed potatoes. How would I describe the entire meal? In one word, perfection! That sea bass was so fresh and delicious it practically swam right up to my plate. You can't really go wrong with asparagus but this wasn't just your regular vegetable. They coated the asparagus with a crunchy layer of almonds and it was soooooo tasty. And yeah, the mashed potatoes tasted like they had about 5 cubes of butter in them... but that's the best way to make em!\n\nI wish I had known about this place sooner because it really is such a delightful restaurant. The atmosphere isn't too lively but it isn't too dull. Tons of families, friends and large groups filled the interior so PCG really suits any age demographic. I loved the decorations that they had up for Christmas, and I highly recommend dining here for any holiday. They really do an all around excellent job at providing an awesome dining experience. \n\nWhen I was there I also noticed that they have a really nice bar with an even nicer happy hour... so once I get the chance, I'm going to head right back here and try it out! Everyone in AZ needs to know about this place. It's one of those solid classic restaurants you can go to for pretty much any occasion. 5 stars to PCG!", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V8bVr5KmqNIUAvtPclbfzQ", "review_id": "ye-MEE4BoqmkUvY6PfpHrQ", "text": "12-24-10\n\nWe have been coming here for Christmas eve dinner for three years, my husband and in-laws.  We usually eat early, before church, but this year  made reservation at 8:30pm, after the service.  When we arrived, the place was packed.  Even with reservation it took an hour to get seated but we knew it was due to the holiday.  The manager comp'd us free appetizers due to the delay.  We ordered crab cake & skewers(chicken and beef) and they were good, with the hint of Thai accent.\n\nFor the entrees my husband order a pasta and seafood dish which he liked.  His brother had a delicious pork chop.  I ordered pasta and jumbo shrimp on the side but the server forgot to add the shrimp, which delayed things even further.\n\nPhoenix City Grill is one of our favorites but this time they were too busy to provide prompt seating and service we expect.  We only visit once a year.  Maybe next time will be better.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mODRlE6YB-qdmJPoJ-WcWA", "review_id": "2TjsAVEcQCTpX1rKQRq2HA", "text": "I would echo many of the positive things others have mentioned about Phoenix City Grille. Everything I had here was just downright good. Ribs were mouthwatering, fall off the bone, marinated fresh each morning and not overcoated, perfect. Really didn't even need the sauce they had such flavor already.\n\nBlack bean soup was nice and the chopped salad was real good too with a nice peanut dressing. Nice wine list with plenty of affordable by-the-glass options. And the server we had was nice too, my companion and I stumbled in after a hike to Piestewa Peak and were definitely underdressed, but everyone was nice about it and they clearly wanted out business and valued us as customers.\n\nIf I lived in this area of Phoenix, this would be in my rotation for sure.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v1PxgfLviKc4WgFgYCgFgg", "review_id": "LXOR0H-4kDnwhl_G0w4NZQ", "text": "Went there last night to celebrate a good friend's birthday. Loved the dim lights atmosphere, which seem to made the couples celebrating Valentine's Day feel more comfortable. \nThe service was excellent. Jose our server did not fail to pay attention to each member of our 15+ party. Appetizers and entrees were enjoyed by everyone. The portions were good for all to share, and as the restaurant mentions on their website, the prices are reasonable.\nI had the almond crusted tilapia, with a raspberry butter sauce and green beens, and truly enjoyed it. \nWill come back.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "F6QsMoJdvtohlbnST-fDyQ", "review_id": "r_zUXP15pe6mo7c6w4pzRg", "text": "This place is in a good location and very busy always, So maybe i am missing it.  The place looks clean, but it is so dark in there you really don't know. The food is very good! However, the service has never been outstanding. My friends really like this place so we all meet there tonight. My friends(2 males) got there before i did. They had ordered wine and  had gotten me water.  The waitress, never told me the specials or even asked if i had any questions about the menu. She came right to the table asked me what i wanted to drink and then was back saying ,\"are you ready to order.\"   I felt rushed and ordered the roast beef. My friend  said to me, did you want roast beef or the pot roast? The waitress said,\" I ordered her the pot roast we don't have roast beef.\"  Yes, i am 5 and she cannot speak to me directly. So the food was good , service not so much. Not my favorite place to go. Plus i thought it was very high priced for what it was and we had to ask for bread. It does not come with the meal.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "8p4at4zdzCpueAmSBaorZA", "review_id": "Ot39gSXhmzybVM_C7qzQuA", "text": "I have been coming here for a few years, it is not my first choice.  It seems we always have a birthday or someone else's get together,  The food and service is good, however for my personal taste it is not something memorable.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XjUW7xfZ0FEfFnGAdXXoHQ", "review_id": "lcV430FnwKkzGky2sTI6rQ", "text": "Another trip out of town and Yelpers haven't let me down yet!  Came here on advice of Yelp. Great cozy ambiance, great lighting, interesting menu with lots of variety whether you want a salad, burger, pasta, or steak.  Also a good wine list - not too long, and some interesting varietals.  \n\nThe 4 of us enjoyed: black bean soup, black and bleu burger, ribs, salads, and meat skewer appetizers. As first time guests, we were offered a free dessert- we happily chose the chocolate torte with vanilla gelato.  Food was great, service was friendly and competent, and the place was pretty much full by the time we left @ 6:45 pm on a Thursday (we stopped in for an early bite after a Spring Training game nearby). I would be a regular if I lived here!  I'll definitely be back next time I am in town.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sewG1yLHBNsP2dYJH3A86w", "review_id": "gAe_QPGfQkhH65_XgOxv3w", "text": "My friends and I have been big fans of PCG for well over 10 years, we've never had a negative dining experience.  Some tasty appetizers, great entrees and the specials are pretty delectable.  The staff provides great service, some of them have been around for years.  Love the atmosphere.\n\nOne of my all-time favorite meals was at the PCG, well over a year ago, and I can't get it out of my head.  It was spicy grilled white fish served on andouille and potato hash over grilled sweet corn puree.  The fish was perfectly cooked - steaming hot on the outside and just set up inside, very moist.  The sweet corn and spicy sausage were awesome together, the meal was just incredible.  My friends were envious - I shared a few small bites :)\n\nMy red meat friends praise the steaks and lamb, I love their seafood entrees and the sauteed veggies.  Hearty portion sizes but not over the top.  Still haven't figured out the magic in those mashed potatoes!  I'd try to save a little room to share a dessert, great bread pudding!", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "AYGHNy8gPxl2Q-etTT3hZw", "review_id": "V0qAgwqgJO0iUOpvMjkm4w", "text": "PCG is a really good, reliable place to grab some good food and drinks. Sometimes the service is amazing, sometimes it's pretty good, but it is always a safe bet.\n\nI recommend the cheeseburgers and margaritas. They are very tasty and pair nicely. The atmosphere is very comfortable, dark and cozy. This is a local spot, and neighbors use it as an excuse not to make dinner at home. Give PCG a try, and it will likely be in your standard rotation, and you won't be disappointed.  The only area I think PCG could improve is with desserts. As good as the meals are, the desserts just aren't as good or enticing- which is not to say they are bad, just not on par with the rest of the place.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5q_h6Uir_bow-rDIjFfr6A", "review_id": "SuwJ9MrelH1PNHEfI3VX2A", "text": "What can I say about PCG? I love it. There's something for everyone here. My recommendations are:\n\n-anything they have on special\n-pot roast\n-cedar plank salmon\n-tortilla soup if they have it\n-wedge salad\n-chili\n\nAlso...if you drink, make sure to try one of their Moscow Mules.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8wvbovLW0Ip3UaY8QqZbLA", "review_id": "lUen1aOMhC7Kg9-LjL0S_g", "text": "I just had lunch at the Phoenix City Grille. The food was pretty good, but the service was not the best.  I got the Green Chile Burger, and it was pretty good. We were served quickly, but the waitress didn't come check on us for several minutes. I needed mayonnaise for the burger, but I had to wait at least 10 minutes for the server to return to ask for it. I also had a mimosa. It was good, but the server never asked if I cared for another. The server only asked me if I wanted more water when it was time to leave the restaurant.  It also seemed to take awhile to get the check and pay for the food. The restaurant was only moderately busy, and it seems like they only had a few servers working. I really don't fault the server. It just seems like she was waiting on too many people.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z2syOs-sM7IgKtds57FkQg", "review_id": "fVyA1CxvM0weFpA6DGB4lA", "text": "We love this place.  It's close to home and never disappoints.  I can honestly say, that I've never eaten anything I don't like.  It's always a sure thing.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "slBhRBWNIb4mjcLy8LLkLQ", "review_id": "ZrWpkQchmf5bgY7Jqz_3dA", "text": "Phx city grille is amazing !!!!! We go at least once a week great atmosphere and  food is great. A True gem to phx ....", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CP3r67k-D0ro-QHr36_PHQ", "review_id": "uZPC3JgvkZnWDjsZWxSsSQ", "text": "My wife and I were on a roadtrip. Got off the plane in Phoenix and rented a car to goto Sedona and Grand Canyons. It happened to be Sunday morning, we stopped at PCG and they were serving their brunch menu. It was one of the best brunch we've ever had. I had the stuffed french toast, my wife had some type of egg white omelet. The food and service was really good and they offered special drinks such as $3 mimosas. I highly recommend this place.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I9hT13gEHb3RnOmY-1q07g", "review_id": "K1JAZypGq5LLFb7PXAxqfQ", "text": "I've never had a bad experience here. Everything I order is amazing. Friendly staff.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Xm8HXE1JHqscXe5BKf0GFQ", "review_id": "kK7dUDYTVAF8TsFcr-Qtvw", "text": "Service is excellent but I tried the corn cakes that everyone is raving about and I just don't get it. They are like pancakes, but with some veggies between them, kind of like an omelette... and then there's some pico de gallo thrown in (that was good) and served with syrup. Just my personal preference, I guess, all of those flavors didn't blend well for my taste. However, the bloody Mary was tasty and at $4 is a steal on a Sunday morning! My companions had the crab cake benedict and the bread pudding french toast (more like a dessert than a breakfast), both were excellent.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DDad5K6GNA0sXB7N1OB6wg", "review_id": "vR4lIok92litw1ClCVmFcQ", "text": "I was very content with this place and was going to give it a 4 star but having to pay $10 for an egg white frittata kinda made me not so happy. We came here because we were in the area and ordered the egg white frittata, PCG burger and griddle corn cakes. \n\nEgg white frittata: good but nothing amazing to note.\n\nPCG burger: the the fried jalapenos were made with fresh jalapenoes and since we didn't feel like getting a side of fries, we got a cup of chili for a dollar extra. Overall a large and good burger.\n\nGriddle corn cakes: this reminded me of a tamale without the corn husk. This was probably the best thing we had. This consists of two corn bread-like pancakes that sandwich chicken and cheese, topped with pico de gallo and a side of beans. Together, its a great and delicious combo.\n\nThe bill came out to about $40 with tax and tip, the servers were attentive, but the location is a bit hard to find.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "eatsTYGR2CNM-Huxgm_TVw", "review_id": "q1PmxUNt8-kq5cOJXu-htw", "text": "PCG is an excellent place to relax for brunch. You will find courteous staff, excellent table service, and good food. The environment was very laid back and relaxing. Definitely worth checking out if your in the area.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F5ffMTVBh8ruqFeGIItyiA", "review_id": "P-wohaNb9AZ9IZa1OvSOhg", "text": "A neighborhood favorite of mine....have enjoyed a visit for dinner or brunch for years.\n\nHighlights-\n-Quiet atmosphere\n-extensive beer and wine list\n-great appetizers---bacon wrapped shrimp, crab cakes and skewers among my favorites\n-favorite entrees include port tenderloin, various pasta dishes\n-tortilla soup\n-love the bread pudding for desert\n-great service", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hVkQbDk61hmIi5iVm3IkZw", "review_id": "RM64xtszOV__NXhHEdYJEw", "text": "No real complaints, just nothing that blew me away.\n\nDecent tap selection.  Decent liquor selection.  Both soups partook were quite good.  Service was quick.  Music was very hip, yet the crowd (at least at the time we were there) was the 40-60 crowd - kind of left me wondering.\n\nWe did order an item that was clearly on the happy hour menu (but we didn't know it was on the menu -- i.e. \"do you have a -blank- we can order?\"), and were told no such thing existed.  Upon leaving, we got a chuckle.  Fathoms of LCD's with sports on, not quite my thing.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_IJEA20VGmwFptePgCkPkw", "review_id": "b2Fqbh8CkudsxY8gtNX6_g", "text": "This place has long been one of my favs, whether getting take out or dining at the restaurant.  The cedar planked salmon, pot roast and griddle corn cakes never fail to satisfy. \n\nLast night, however, made me fall in love all over again!  The croissant bread pudding with the Jack Daniels sauce and the pumpkin cheesecake completely stopped the normally frenzied conversation at our table.  My dining companions and I sheepishly looked at each other as if we had been caught doing something illegal or immoral!  It was almost embarrassing how good these two items were!!!\n\nThe luxurious textures, the perfectly balanced flavors, the butter infusions!  Trying to figure out how I can go back in tonight and just do the deserts...", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h4knhUbSSxwLs7XtEE_pbw", "review_id": "or02Yifm5Avddf0gTzgWNQ", "text": "This place has a great happy hour which we have been to a couple of times so we decided to have dinner there.  No comparison.  The burger I ordered was very dry and flavorless.  The bun was falling apart.  The \"beef sliders\" ordered by a member of our group were slices of dried out pot roast on a bun.  The shrimp appetizer ordered by another person was OK.  None of the food was outstanding (a $12.00 burger in central Phx should be).  Service was good.  The wine list was unusual and fairly priced.  I felt the prices were rather high for the quality of food.  The place was very dark which made it difficult to get around.  We shall stick with the happy hours there and skip the dinners.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hbe9w7UB6hvEWzbDQHYyDw", "review_id": "v5iK1uJ_qyLFgV0maw7pdg", "text": "First off, the servers here are lifeless and lame. No personality and they look sour. They mope around and look like its a hassle for them to be at work. As I noticed the owner, it became clear why everyone is so unhappy. This man could easily be the most serious, grumpy, old man i have ever seen in a restaurant. He didnt have the friendly vibe going on at all.  If he is so unhappy, he should retire and get on the road!\n\nThe food is decent. I have definitely had more satisfying food for a less cost. Such as: the vig or mazies. \n\nIn conclusion - stuffy staff and overpriced lousy food.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nprSBcvBhvzyIbacEwzDLQ", "review_id": "kQ3ZDZ2j8MKTWc1oCYe60w", "text": "I Loves the cool music and very clean bathrooms. The photographs on the wall are beautiful and add an interesting connection to our history. \nThe appetizers we ordered were fantastic. We had the Griddle cakes and the spicy Hummus appetizers !\nHamburgers: the blue cheese and the PCG burger were delicious. The beef was excellent and the sauce was great!\nThe pot Roast with bourbon gravy was excellent.\nThe portions were big and could easily be shared by two.\nThe Rib eye steak was large and very delicious.\nWe also liked the flavorful mashed potatoes. \nService was very good!\nI will be back soon !", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9g_ARKx0eJmNH8oO1TR9rQ", "review_id": "Nm-1RbC7qMf--4furnc--Q", "text": "Great rib eye fillet (mushrooms make it!) OK service (took some time) and from what my girlfriend says nice stiff tasty martini's. I have been trying to find a steak that matches the Circa 1900's filet mignon that I used to enjoy but since that was sold and is now Nobu I have yet to find one nearly as tasty. This one came close which I can say for more than many supposedly great steak houses.\n\nRuth's Chris for example along with the bitter taste of the non-deserved 200$ bill you get sub-par food with excellent service like that actually makes up for it. I am not saying they have a terrible steak but how different is it from a Filberto's version versus the ratio of what you pay for it doesn't add up. Christopher's and Noca(which I thought is where the crew from Circa went)comes to mind also as food at a higher price with great service but mediocre steak.\n\nThis steak was worth 32 or so bucks, My girlfriend thought the salmon was ok and the salad was nice. I liked the baked potato which had a nice kick to it.\n\nRecommended:\nFilet with mushrooms\nmartinis\nalso the chili was quite nice also", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ND95DgvN7ba8MabfXE3lsw", "review_id": "EkakVkSjuwI9n9_75B-prQ", "text": "I've noticed that as my solidly senior parents get older their taste in food gets pickier.  Due to this, every time I decide to treat them to a meal, I really have to put a ton of thought into it.  I've struck out many times, but hit one out of the field with Phoenix City Grille.\n\nGoat cheese toasts started the show.  The cheese was delicious, with the sun dried tomatoes really giving some depth\n\nEntrees ordered were the pot roast, pasta and an amazing porkchop special.  The pot roast was exactly what I craved, dare I say needed.  It took all the self control I could muster to save some for leftovers (Pot roast sandwich the next day, of course).  The chop was devoured in a frenzy by my normally mellow dad, while my mom eagerly sopped up the pasta sauce.\n\nI still tend to over think meal planning with the family, thankfully Phoenix City Grille has given me a solid option.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wNqwKWaRjClmcKsoJJRFow", "review_id": "7Zf2SNge913U3stFZot6TQ", "text": "Nice upend, slightly sophisticated feel to this place which I like. I've met friends here for civilized drinks (i.e. wear something other than jeans and a T-Shirt and not having ten drinks and getting smashed) and for dinner. What I like most about this place is the atmosphere and the service. One thing I dislike about Phoenix is that EVERYWHERE is casual. When I come here I like to dress a little nicer and like sitting at the bar having a glass of wine or a nice cocktail rather than slumming it elsewhere over a Miller Lite. \nThe food is good, not great. I am always bothered by a restaurant whose Surf and Turf is a New York Steak and Shrimp......in my opinion, the \"Surf\" should always be lobster. Not a deal breaker but that is one offering on the menu that bothered me. The best part of this place is the bar, and you should definitely check it out.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hd3BHvFC0FFYj_Qh8d43MA", "review_id": "VyAeSIYM8hpjIdsmy_fNAw", "text": "One of my favorites, eat here all the time. Locals restaurant. Great service, friendly and efficient servers. Food is exceptional from the steak tacos to the burgers and daily specials. The owner Sheldon is always there which is why it is so successful. Ask for Amy, Jose,Becca or Natalie. Sunday brunch is great too. Wish I could give it more than 5 stars", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FcUVfATxARfURHfZq1DNTg", "review_id": "TDC7uOb2XpRcKN1MyAyWqQ", "text": "To start of the new year, we were in Phoenix. My cousin recommended this place and he was able to make reservations via Open Table for the 6 of us. Our reservations were for 7pm, but they were that packed that we didn't get seated until around 7:30. It's a cozy lil place and when we finally did get seated we sat in the \"governor's corner.\"\n\nThey had a lot of drink specials which I would have loved to try, but I was feeling under the weather. I ended up ordering the Cedar Planked Salmon. I made my husband get the special for the night,  ribeye surf and turf (basically shrimp, sausage and scallops on a stick as the surf part). My salmon was a slightly over cooked and I wasn't a fan of the horseradish potatoes, but I ended up trading the potatoes with my husband's potatoes which were so much better. =) He seemed like he enjoyed his meal and he ended up eating the rest of mine too. (That's what husband's are good for ;)) In any case, I loved the atmosphere and the company. We ended up getting two free desserts with the kitchen being backed up and the wait for the table. We ended up with the croissant bread pudding and the warm chocolate torte. Both were delicious, but the warm chocolate torte was my favorite. \n\nOverall, service was good especially for a busy night and food was decent. I would definitely want to come back to try some drink specials and more desserts. =)", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D5J4mKahKvUBJUTWanZwdA", "review_id": "JT4FRxAOGPdAiPZj-PX99A", "text": "Phoenix City Grille is a great place for family and friends. Despite the draw back of being in a strip mall, the ambiance inside is very warm and welcoming. Instantly you will get the urge to enjoy a cocktail or in my case a Martini. PCG only gets better with the food. Classic comfort foods with a little southwest twist. The Griddle Corn Cakes were fantastic. You can definitely order that appetizer as an entree. I had the green chile burger and it was delicious. I don't think you could go wrong with any of the dishes on this menu. We will be back soon and often.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9vxUUOoasnu8gtoXRwAhYw", "review_id": "O5HQdLk7a59UVb5Bc7HUBw", "text": "If I could give it a 4.5 I would. Not much not to be unhappy about here. \n\nThe Good: \nFood was great. Fresh. Delicious. Served hot.  \nLovely and I split the Chicken/Steak skewers. Delicious, perfect size served with a touch of sweet heat and ahhmazing peanut sauce. Meat was cooked to perfection. Presentation spot on.\n\nThe kitchen was out of salmon but the almond crusted talapia was deeevine. A very generous portion, cooked perfectly with a lovely light berry reduction and beautiful roasted baby carrots and sauteed haricots verts. It was served hot - right off the line hot, which I prefer to resting happily for too long...The Lovely had tenderloin accompanied by what tasted like a chipotle, cheddar mashed potato and a boat load of sauteed mushrooms that was yum and he had no trouble finishing. \n\nWe both had side salads - gorge and fresh mixed greens, on a cold plate no less - me with a balsamic vinaigrette served on the side that was perfect. \n\nSince it had been loudly uttered by the Sweet One that it was my birthday, upon removing the entree dishes, the server presented me with warm chocolate torte and vanilla gelato full on with a candle. Decandent and delicious. And it was comped. Total yaydom for me and my birthday! \n\nWine choices are really fine. Me: Fess Parker Chard, The Boy: a Pinot Noir that I can't recall and therefore shant speak to. Chard was nice, crisp and not overly dry. \n\nThe Bad [or to be fair, Not So Very Good]: \nWe were seated at one of the smaller booths - a two seater. Which is cozy but across from the kitchen and the clang of dishes and next to a loud group of retirees discussing the new HBO series with Dustin Hoffman at full volume. Mmmmm, not so much. \n\nReservation had the wrong name. Not tragic but its not that difficult. \n\nSeemed odd to be out of two entree selections at a 6PM seating on Sunday. But since one was fish, I forgive them. Sort of. That means they're buying very close to what they serve which = fresh. \n\nThe Ugly: Nada. Zero. \n\nWe'd go back. Its a nice spot with really good fresh food. Service was attentive and solid. Overall a really very fine experience. \n\nTopped off with a gift of diamond earrings. How bad could it be??", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WkxxiBwobO500AC-sYqTKQ", "review_id": "tT00gltW4UPOvJ_oMAPMIQ", "text": "Not a good place to take your 90 yr. old friend. Please turn up the lights when you have the \" Early Dinners\"  I'm sorry but four little pieces of bread for SEVEN dollars, really? then to get a special and it has a small piece of fish and about a Quarter cup of salad for $29! Don't get me wrong I'm truly not a cheapskate but in this economy to pay $145 for three dinners, then have to have a snack when you get home is terr able!!   Won't be back!", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M3a0CsA85GvH8W5wwIptPg", "review_id": "b5M5geaSvuI-Vqr1LRnegA", "text": "Took neighbors here for lunch and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. The small salads were big enough for all of us. They had several yummy-sounding dressings and all the ingredients were fresh. Reasonable prices. The place was empty at 11:30 but there was a line waiting by 12:15, so reservations are necessary during peak hours.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BanLOTEDpHjZ3MNWoIWvjw", "review_id": "sCGQBiHhJlyOjWH71u1Cdw", "text": "We have eaten here at least once a week for the past 10 years.\n\nWe take every guest than comes to visit, recommend it to every renter to our condo from out of state, and even use their party room for business meetings.\n\nWe have never had a single sub-par meal in almost 10 years. I cannot even recall returning an item to the kitchen for any reason in all that time.\n\nThe wait staff is incredible, the food unbelievably good. We have tried almost every item on the menu and never found one lacking. The wine selection is as excellent as the food.\n\nThe only think that stinks is that apparently many others have discovered this place over the years and getting a table during the snowbird season is getting incredibly more difficult and they almost always run out of the daily specials.\n\nProbably one of the 5 best restaurants in Phoenix for quality, service, consistency, and value.\n\n-Ron", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ZrUZtLgLOn15v2NIZl-oKQ", "review_id": "AmAT1KccsyVz3UJBrcHUsQ", "text": "I just have to add that the owners here really know the definition of good customer service. A month ago, I took out-of-town guests for Sunday brunch. Part of the reason I chose City Grille was because they had a promotion where you could get a free appetizer for checking in on a Smart phone. All you had to do was show your server. Well, my server, no matter how nicely I approached the matter, kept insisting that deal was only for people who brought a print-out of an email--even after I showed her on my phone what their own restaurant's Facebook page stated! She just shrugged and said \"Well nobody explained it to me.\" I don't fault her if nobody told her. But I do fault her for not even bothering to say anything like, \"I don't know anything about that but let me go check with a manager\" after I showed proof. It wasn't even the appetizer but the principle of the matter.\n\nI left a comment on the restaurant's Facebook page--very diplomatic, not with any self-entitled overtones. Their social media person asked me to email him directly outlining what happened. Less than two days later, he wrote me, with the owner copied in, apologizing and offering to send me a gift certificate for dinner for two! \n\nThis update is not to say \"Woohoo! I got a free meal.\" It's just an appreciation for when a restaurant is willing to own up to a mistake and try to make up for it. It also sounds like because of me, they will remember to make sure all servers are aware of promotions like that. And when I did go back for my free meal, that same server was there, lol. Luckily I had another server who was a lot warmer and approachable.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6aaM12rhWUCBE-WO9lE47Q", "review_id": "aa_yuqmQuD9Ow7Ehcb1kIw", "text": "I had a lunch meeting here yesterday and had to wait for my clients to arrive so I got to watch the active so to speak for a few minutes. I have got to say what a fab little place with great customer service!  The staff greeted the regulars by first name and were extremely welcoming everyone coming in the door.  The food was great, the wine list was extensive  and i was told by my client that they make the best drinks in town!  I was not expecting too much from the cob salad I had but is was fresh and they did not skimp on the toppings.  I can't wait to go again.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GP-h9colXgkT79BW7aDJeg", "review_id": "XWi1GmKmRK0LsYh1dC-EcA", "text": "Everything about the experience here is really good.  Maybe nothing unique & signature that will make you say \"I ABSOLUTELY MUST go back there\", but everything was well done\n\nGrade A service. Had a reservation, got seated immediately and by a friendly hostess. Water was poured within a minute and server was there shortly thereafter.  Service was attentive and super-friendly & helpful.\n\nNice atmosphere - classy casual, just enough energy.\n\nGreat beer list for me and nice wine special for wifey.\n\nHer almond crusted tilapia was really good (so she said) and an enormous portion - leftovers for dinner the next night. My house pasta (steak and shrimp over pasta in a not-too-heavy garlicky butter sauce) was also terrific.\n\nDessert menu looked good, but we were stuffed.\n\nWe'll be back.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fxopdmcWaT41IQVvKXx90A", "review_id": "pCD5vh5JdIcPoLBJiEHbRA", "text": "Food is always good.  Tilapia excellent.  Bread pudding always ordered. Service attentive. Always on our agenda when we are in Phoenix.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M19Jq3y0XqCb3DOGOke7Sw", "review_id": "xjStvhQGgTgCS2WBhtRK0Q", "text": "We were visiting Phoenix and needed somewhere to share an Easter dinner. Found the Phoenix City Grille on Yelp. It's high marks are spot on. The staff was very helpful and friendly. They maintain a family run atmosphere (working in a family biz  I appreciate that) and the food was perfect. Even some of our more picky eaters were excited about their meals. We had six very satisfied diners. It is always a good sign to leave a restaraunt feeling elevated by the experience. P.S. the corn cakes really are incredible!", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4HFgiEBxnR4jh1diIvszDQ", "review_id": "hsnYdZvp03XaUq3LS5D_Pg", "text": "The \"Cheers\" of central Phoenix.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "FGCkLACXx5Of7p2862VqOw", "text": "I had my birthday dinner here tonight with the family and it was fairly good. I got there 30 minutes early and decided to have a happy hour drink at the bar. Well.... their definition of well drink is a little different than most places, for example, they do not offer a well margarita.....pretty odd. The bartender was terse and I did not care for him. Anyway, as my family arrived we decided to sit down. We had made a reservation through open table and they accommodated our party of 12, so that is a positive. The food was good, not amazing, but solid. My family is big into sharing so I got to try the beef tenderloin (good and came with a tasty chipotle potato), the chicken special (chicken with green chile and really good goat cheese polenta), the pork tenderloin (this was maybe the best thing, it had a really flavorful sauce and horseradish mashed potatoes), and the ribs (flavorful, but a little drier than I prefer). We also split Caesar salads which were tasty, they had very well seasoned croutons. The service was good considering our large party size and it was an enjoyable place to have a large party.\n\n I kind of think of it in terms of a wedding....a lot of wedding food isn't amazing but it works because it works for big groups....I think this place is like that. I probably wouldn't go here for a date, but I would come here with a big group again.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Sq19HIRrHefm6DFDv1HYMg", "review_id": "tDV4ZIWuWNG_e__89qUHZQ", "text": "Phoenix City Grill is a great lunch spot!! However, the presentation of food is much better when dining in. The to-go boxes and packing is not as nice as one would expect.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9vxUUOoasnu8gtoXRwAhYw", "review_id": "yE_xCqhT1F338Y7G2ZfGbg", "text": "We keep coming back! I love this place. The food is always so good and even when I ask the kitchen for the naked cheeseburger, they make it pretty. And its delish and I love me a cheeseburger. This last time I ordered a vodka tonic and asked the bartender to surprise me - either Belvedere or Ketel. Back came the most frosty delicious Belvedere vodka tonic. Perf. The lovely, as prefers, mans up to the filet. And is always happy, sipping his pinot alongside.. \n\nI just wanted to say, yum. And we'll keep coming back. Thanks PCG.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GMkF0yJWwFRVO9kiGOcojQ", "review_id": "wmR-H7eOdlSAD5XxL_gLXQ", "text": "Walked up in here with an empty spot in my belly.. knowing that only one thing would be able to fill this void.. Burger.\n\nOrdered me a damn PCG Burger medium with fries.. and immediately wished I had asked for a rare preparation. I think our server was some sort of Sookie Stackhouse fairy or some shit cuz that burger came to me lightly seared n delicious. Fuckin fried jalepenos, and some green pepper saucy shit all over that beast. \n\nI ate, and laughed loudly with a coworker, and equipment rep.. we pretended we were cavemen huddled around a fire.. dirty, our wives locked up in their respective caves.\n\nPCG did it. They did it right. Our hostess looked like the lady from the pit in Army of Darkness though.. just a little shorter-\n\nOne-", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UzdDcH8UMlb3tAkFrOUaqw", "review_id": "Az1aOaLxgn0X9NmcNSs-8Q", "text": "If you pay with a credit card, save the receipt and check your statement.\n\nWe met friends at PCG for happy hour. We put the bill on a credit card, our friends left the tip in cash. When the credit card statement came in, PCG had added a 30% tip on top of the bill we paid. We disputed the charge. Now the bank gets to duke it out with the restaurant. We won't be back.\n\nThis is not the first time I've experienced arrogance at this establishment. I met a colleague at PCG for lunch. When we didn't leave immediately after paying the bill, the waitress told us to move to the bar. It was offensive. I should've taken the hint then. But I decided to give it a second chance. There won't be a third.\n\nI live in the neighborhood and have been to PCG regularly over the years, so I'm not a stranger. Considering the competition in that area, you'd think they'd treat their patrons with less contempt. If PCG loses business, it won't be due to the economy.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hd3BHvFC0FFYj_Qh8d43MA", "review_id": "QHGub7KbBPRUW_ThT8IeOQ", "text": "One of my favorites, eat here all the time. Locals restaurant. Great service, friendly and efficient servers. Food is exceptional from the steak tacos to the burgers and daily specials. The owner Sheldon is always there which is why it is so successful. Ask for Amy, Jose,Becca or Natalie. Sunday brunch is great too. Wish I could give it more than 5 stars. The best of the best!!!!!!!", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jLmBtarG055mjQGwO9gTyQ", "review_id": "G5hxcVp3BG7feYKZLhbXig", "text": "Grilled corn cake appetizer is a must.   Two corn cake pancakes surround chicken, cheese, and other fillings.  \n\nOtherwise, everything else was good.\nSalad, drinks, spicy chicken sandwich, chicken tortilla soup.\n\nI feel like everything was about $3 over-priced.\n\nReally nice service.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fmDaKTIgBuenDlqK6hND0A", "review_id": "vGViR3aQhR5wjeQH69sL-Q", "text": "This has been a staple since I moved to Phoenix and has never disappointed. From the service, which is always informative, patient (and kind, as my dining companion is always ponderous over the menu) and thorough. No detail is left out. \n\nThe food is consistent, flavorful and diverse. Best black bean soup in town! I recently revisited after a brief hiatus and discovered, to my delight, their Wedge salad that I donned with beef tenderloin. It easily disappeared in record time. I only stopped to take sips of my filthy vodka martini.\n\nI am always reminded that this place can fit any occasion, from a romantic dinner to a night out with friends. They are always eager to accommodate! Brunch is nice and mellow as well. \n\nIf you're ever looking for a neighborhood staple, this should be in your rotation.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 13, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "n9Zg0jlOGtxfIrvoPm6Hhw", "review_id": "aRehDgbzaSmSLh2l6REQIg", "text": "Walking into PCG on a recent Sunday for brunch, I wasn't sure what to expect.  The place was pretty much empty.  Coming off a few less than stellar recent brunch attempts at other local spots (why is it so hard to find good Eggs Benedict!?), I took this to be a less than favorable sign about the meal ahead...  \n\nWell, I was wrong...  PCG served some of my favorite things!\n\nA mimosa with fresh-squeezed OJ started things off nicely.   :)\n \nOn to an appetizer - yes, even brunch deserves an appetizer!  I was happy to see Jumbo Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp on the menu.  Now that Wildfish no longer serves them, I have been hunting for a new favorite.  These were delicious - 4 large shrimp, stuffed with cojita cheese and wrapped in bacon - perfect with the accompanying chipotle-lime aioli.\n\nAnd last, the main event.  The Tenderloin Eggs Benedict was fantastic.  Two English muffins graced with generous slices of medium-rare tenderloin, poached (not overdone - hooray!) eggs and tangy hollandaise.  This masterpiece came with diced breakfast potatoes (not greasy at all!) and a small bowl of fresh fruit.  Yum!  \n\nThank you, PCG, for renewing my faith in brunch.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tDGOpaWUKuxFh18mAVwIYw", "review_id": "JKcheUGLzgp5iLphCDl-AA", "text": "Been here numerous times over the years and it is consistently good. Nice selection to choose from, and always well presented. My lunch companion ordered the salmon which she said was delicious, and would still be talking about it into next week! I opted for the roasted beet salad with grilled chicken. I know....booorrring. But the greens were fresh, the chicken grilled to perfection, and best of all, the salad wasn't swimming in dressing.\n\nWe split a piece of the peach cobbler cheesecake. Our taste buds were absolutely jumping for joy. It was to die for!\n\nLots of locals frequent this place - and often. It's located in a strip mall in an area that is undergoing a revitalization. Don't let that stop you from trying this place. You won't be disappointed.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q86toZy-_t4eyWAMf6GhmQ", "review_id": "fpTwGxzAYNymXC6wUuBcCQ", "text": "Had dinner here yesterday (a Sunday) for my 31st birthday.  Spoke with Sheldon beforehand to reserve the private dining room for \"20-25\" people.  After some hesitation on his part, he agreed to not requiring a set menu, and I agreed that my party would be patient with the service (which did not end up being a problem at all).  He also did not require a deposit, which was fantastic.\n\nI got there later than I wanted to, as I wanted to arrive a little before my reservation, but I got there exactly at 7:00 p.m.  After saying hello to some friends who had already arrived and were waiting in the bar, our table in the private dining room was ready after just a few moments.  We went in and began sitting down - the private dining room is off to the side of the restaurant (beyond the bar area) and was great for our party of 20.  There is a men's and women's restroom at the end of the dining room which was great as well, and the tables were organized well enough that it felt like we were eating at a single grand dining table.\n\nService was very good, especially considering the amount of people we had and that they were willing to do separate checks.  After getting our drinks ordered and delivered (which took about half an hour), we ordered. \n\nFor appetizers, the table had the hummus, but a few others ordered the green chile queso (very unique and good), the fried eggplant bites (I was hesitant about the goat cheese as I'm not a big fan, but there is not that much and it just enhance the flavors of the whole dish, which was good), and the bacon-wrapped shrimp (YUM).  All of it was good.\n\nPersonally, I also had a cup of the black bean soup (very good, especially if you cannot get enough black beans like myself).  My entree was the surf n' turf pasta, which was really flavorful.  You get two shrimps, which were decent sized, and two medallions of beef, which were cooked well but not overdone.  The fettucine was not al dente but still had a good texture, and the sauce was not buttery/overwhelming.  Everything felt/tasted complimentary, which was a good thing!\n\nWe finished things off with their version of chocolate cake, and they had a pumpkin cheesecake which was interesting, but I would have preferred regular cheesecake.  \n\nAnyways, I wanted to thank the staff here for a great birthday dinner.  Everything tasted great, the service was good and prompt (I don't believe there was a single issue, which is amazing considering they had 20 people all ordering something totally different, without a set menu), and we all had a great time.  We got started a little after 7:00, and we were done a little before 9:40 (from what I can remember).  For 20 people all ordering drinks and food, that was some efficient service!\n\nI would definitely recommend PCG for a big dining party.  They were courteous, professional, and accomodating.  Fantastic place with very good food!  Thanks!", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4hrVQL0nc9JHfzW1OZV48w", "review_id": "aEy0hjHJDl710q_ksS_dbw", "text": "Been here multiple times and the food is always good!  Generous salads, burgers, pasta, desserts, even the house wines are quality.  Nice for groups as you can still hear each other at a table but not so quiet that you feel everyone is listening.  Service is just the right amount of attentiveness and they are able to answer questions which is something not often seen nowadays.\nThere is a back room for groups, have been there too and it is a nice meeting area away from the main restaurant so presentations are okay.\nParking is fantastic as the restaurant is located at the end of a strip mall.\nRecommend.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_Lz4b5QL0K8ndeyz2vxslA", "review_id": "StmhdxKRnpDZMTuPpLCGGQ", "text": "I went to PCG on Sunday and had the Pork Benedict with Cornbread, which sounded fabulous but was only OK.  The Bloody Marys were delish but really spicy.  We sat outside and enjoyed the good weather but I really wish my breakfast had been more delish.  I will try it again but hope to land on something really good!", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u-xEsRBnBD0Rs5C-U1cKWg", "review_id": "CRiCWa4P5STrlBlpCOzdLA", "text": "What a pleasant surprise.  I selected PCG for a business dinner this week and all of us were thrilled with the meal, atmosphere and service. I tried the plank salmon which was wonderful.  Two of us had meals that included the mashed potatoes with horseradish and agreed the flavor was excellent.  I admit that as I approached the strip center on 16th street I wondered if I had made a mistake, only to be rewarded by my guests with compliments for the choice. I will return.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cIDSKriAFAa-bQzoFniwOw", "review_id": "Ju3PrYPvC_aj9xJbNJs1bA", "text": "The atmosphere and the food were exactly what I was seeking. Very comfortable and well priced. They were more that happy to make any changes I desired when I wanted to substitute sides. I can't wait to go back.  I had one of their well-designed burgers - it didn't need a drop of ketchup. The posole soup was also very much on spot. I subbed in the arugula and beet salad and it was a perfect side to that big burger. \n\nThe hardest part may be not trying some of the other interesting restaurants in this part of Phoenix.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tRBC8zo48KbWIJn_hEG4mA", "review_id": "QUAAehok27hXLAmGH8Kupg", "text": "Let me start out by saying that my ONLY critique and the ONLY reason I didn't give them five stars, is I made reservations on Open Table and because of a lot of people lingering in the restaurant, they put us in the bar.  But, I have to say that really turned out to be not a bad thing as our server was excellent, the food was excellent and the wine was smooth and wondeful.  I had their 16th St short rib stew (and kuddos that you have a small portion option) and it was scrumptious.  I practically licked the plate and you always know its a winner when I don't offer to have anyone taste my dish.  It had been a long time since we were there and I doubt if it will be a long time before we go back.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EaBSxpcf3S128Ncrtt95Zg", "review_id": "w6a4k8b5H0X2rS5SphCrSA", "text": "What a place for brunch. $4 drinks are fantastic. Their tenderloin egg Benedict and sea food sandwich is heavenly. Wish we had such a place in Los Angeles.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "3FRzcb41y7LYr5yRMQSoqw", "review_id": "1RvAvpOHV0rmMafiQyS8Uw", "text": "Fabulous restaurant. Went with my girlfriends for Sunday brunch and it was fantastic from the moment we walked in. Our waitress was incredibly friendly (and even commented on how pretty I was - MAJOR tip for her obviously). The atmosphere was relaxed with a dim setting and apparently very popular for Sunday brunch (it even has its own menu). If you get to stop by, order the chicken tortilla soup or the egg benedict. DELICIOUS!", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "60G8tMm0_DDrVe9217dAkg", "review_id": "vAUHzDb0_v_Ydw0OXFawRg", "text": "Love this restaurant! It's our first time in but would definitely come again...our waitress was wonderful. She helped us to choose the bacon wrapped shrimp as our appetizer, the shrimp are huge and absolutely delicious. We also had the crispy eggplant bites very good too. All 4 of us enjoyed our entrees...portions were perfect which left us room for dessert! We shared the bread pudding, the chocolate torte and the buttermilk pie all three were delicious. A perfect night out in a perfect city!", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z5QQGDqErjMKD8XtM00s7g", "review_id": "flABEDrqxWw-tCVkKoWeUQ", "text": "Went here for late dinner with friends upon the recommendation of a local.  Unassuming location in a strip mall.  Parking lot was crowded.  Inside was bustling.  Menu had small plates, salads, sandwiches and entrees.  Nice, balanced, without being overwhelming selection.  Burgers were well prepared.  Queso dip was great.  The corncake appetizer was unusual and popular with our group.  Full bar.  Attentive, friendly service.  Prices fair for portion size and quality.  Very nice experience.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M6oU3OBf_E6gqlfkLGlStQ", "review_id": "l4Bv9hkXI8kSjwV-BSYYaw", "text": "Locally owned, place with great bred, however their chef could have planned better They were out of both the first main dish and side I ordered for lunch.\n\nDue to this I ended up with a \"crispy egg plant sandwich\" with a side salad as my side.\" $11  Given the size and lack of inspiration with this dish I feel that the value was not there, this lac of solid value seemed consistent across the board. \n\nThe taste was decent nothing amazing or terrible.\n\nI am in no rush to go back.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "0CDKPyRcun_V9UFJhUxZcQ", "review_id": "Lt8clt29azRbYwCWHxAsHQ", "text": "Love that this is a locally-owned place and they never disappoint for date night for us! I always get the amazing pot roast - some of the best I've ever had! My husband usually gets the chicken & pasta dish or pot roast and swears by both of them. The bread pudding (and I'm not normally a fan) is truly out of this world and the perfect end to dinner! They must have an incredible staff as we've never had anything but excellent service there.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hno-5CTo24tD9YRdglAZ2g", "review_id": "UJj1jr9dJV72VvQG7m0xTQ", "text": "The eggplant bites are amazing!  Everything we tried on our first visit was top notch and very reasonable. I am so impressed with/obsessed with their buttermilk pie that I found a recipe online and baked one at home.  Pales in comparison to theirs!  We'll definitely be back soon!", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yhZxCcGyhltqsJN6foL_Wg", "review_id": "AR4eUfdsJrRWs_R6TYofXw", "text": "Came here last night with a group of 5 of us last night for some dinner and cocktails, we didn't make a reservation but were able to grab a bar table without a wait.  This place is really nice inside; not what you would expect to find when you realize it's nestled inside of a strip mall.  Our server was actually the bartender and he was impressive, very quick and knowledgeable.  I had a late lunch so I wasn't looking for a large meal so I ordered the soup and salad combination.  The chicken tortilla soup here is to die for!  My friend loved it so much she actually ordered a second helping.  My boyfriend had the ribs and said they were amazing.  \n\nIt's a bit out of the way for me, but I would certainly like to come back sometime and try out an entree.  Overall I would definitely recommend coming here!", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eaX53FCXTykf5n2e1XsW1w", "review_id": "5UePH4VFsEANcY-dXU_ttQ", "text": "After making a dinner reservation for two, arrived to find several people waiting.  We waited 15 mins past our reservation time and with no other choice, were seated at an after-thought, tv tray-sized table crammed into the corner behind the frosted glass partition at the front door.  On top of that lovely description, every time someone went in or out the door, it slammed against the glass and sounded like a gunshot.  This was enjoyed during our one drink and appetizer before leaving.  So if you're a party of two, be forewarned.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GY9a8IKIlF4rQWQrBY8yzg", "review_id": "ZzMezWhkCHwEU8nCxKxaqg", "text": "Disappointing. Burger was cooked properly but lean and dry. Co\nle slaw was bland and Chili was essentially pork and beans without the pork. Good bar with great selection of tap beers. Sorry. Just not great food.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4nl3_uBJlJy0PUyyoRSxxw", "review_id": "3y1DAUvTYsKe0hpVG6Ikdw", "text": "Phoenix City Grille is one of our favorite restaurants. They just received glowing praise from Check Please on Chanel 8.\n\nThey deserve every one of the complements they received in by the reviewers! Click the link to see the video review.\n\nhttp://www.azpbs.org/checkplease/segments/restaurant.php?id=5441&utm_source=January+25th&utm_campaign=Check+Please!&utm_medium=socialshare", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JtXfSSXb3Doc1sbeM2FQgg", "review_id": "65D1ZK2OTgInOOmwjSwLcw", "text": "We stopped in for lunch and had a great experience. The food is great and the service was good too. If you stop in, remember that there is parking in the back, it is pretty hard to park in the front.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7lYUPgVDzJeJM7r5cyvumw", "review_id": "xIG6RyMFQ9utRRUCerq41g", "text": "Nice place, love that it is non-chain and locally owned.  My dish was a layered chicken enchilada. It was delicious. I am dinging a star because it was barely tepid. I like my hot food hot! I was with a small group and did not want to make a fuss by sending it back. Love the decor and menu and will definitely give it another whirl. The service was excellent.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qm_taT07Oy_87h1evbRQew", "review_id": "X3B6EO24Dpf3nYimcqb_eg", "text": "I chose a cup of black bean soup and the beet salad with chicken. Hubby ordered a cup of chili and the green chile burger. Both soups had just the right spice - they had heat to enhance the taste but it wasn't over done. I absolutely loved my salad and I was told the burger was worth the $13. Holding off on the 5th star until 2nd visit and hopefully a repeat performance.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k_sY1_dt3qYtiKj6SOYTuw", "review_id": "LZeypovpwr1G9K7B2Ple6w", "text": "The appetizers were very good. I enjoyed the much raved about \"Griddled Corn Cakes\" The queso was also unique and delicious.\n\nThe butter lettuce wedge salad was so delicious. They even chopped it for me to make it easier to eat.\n\nThe pork tenderloin was so tender and moist. I\"m not a huge fan of this dish in general, but they made me a fan.\n\nThey keep things interesting by having specials daily.\n\nThe servers seemed very novice. They did not remember drink orders, I found it unusual they would walk away then come right back and ask again what we said.\n\nWent on a Monday Night at 730pm. It was definitely still active at that time. I imagine weekends must be crazy.\n\nThe food and atmosphere was excellent, I was a little disappointed in the service. Otherwise would have given 4 stars.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MuwAEtuXNcbwoA3FlG-QIg", "review_id": "NYhE9WcDMMW9e_rHsNfZLw", "text": "I found this restaurant in Yelp.  I have to say it lives up to my high demanding standard.  First of all, the atmosphere is just right if you are looking for a decent place to go for a dinner gathering.  I have ordered the \"Arizona Cowboy Steak\", it is not cheap but I guarantee you will find every penny worth.  I have it cooked in medium rare.  The meat is so tender and juicy.  You can taste the freshness.  I finishing my dinner with \"Bailey Cheesecake\" as the dessert.  This is the highlight of the dinner, the cake is so great, not to sweet and you can taste the favor of bailey.  I am looking forward to visit the restaurant again..... always support good restaurant with heart in making great meal.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "68cAcBB9MeZD9G-jWIi6Uw", "review_id": "b32aEjd9aMtTlzhtvrA0yg", "text": "My bf and I headed here last Friday night after we decided some normal, comfort food was in order after scoping out a few other trendy places downtown on Yelp.\n\nWhile I typically don't like restaurants located in a strip mall, this location didn't seem to 'mallish' and there was ample parking. We arrived around 8:30pm and the place seemed pretty busy with an older crowd. I think we were probably the youngest people in there. Old people know where good food is :) The patio seating might get a bit old with people walking in-between tables so we opted for something inside.\n\nThe atmosphere was dark but yet inviting. We were greeted by a smiling hostest and seated as soon as we walked in. Our waitress came around quickly and gave us water and we had just the right amount of time to decide we would try the Crispy Eggplant bites for an appetizer and Baby Back ribs for me with a twice baked potato rather than fries and my bf's Grilled Pork Tenderloin. \n\nHaving never had fried eggplant I envisioned almost chip like wedges of eggplant but these were more like patties. And OMG were they good! There were only 3 and we definitely fought over the last one and savored every bite!\n\nI'm not usually a girl who orders ribs but these were definitely good. The sauce was unique, a little smokey but not too much but they had really good flavor. The coleslaw was really good, reminded me of KFC with a small punch of ginger and the twice baked potato put a smile on my face. Totally not on the diet but I didn't care. My bf was really happy with his pork tenderloin and the small piece I had was really good. He continued to comment throughout the meal how good it was so I know he liked it a lot.\n\nTo further ruin my diet, we ordered the warm chocolate torte. It was good but one of those really strong, flour-less bunt cakes and they usually aren't my favorite.\n\nOverall, between the atmosphere, food and service, this is definitely a place we will come back to!", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "io5b3aooPSgC0gFpSSrqNg", "review_id": "DNOH_8YRujQH9--s0UdoYQ", "text": "This restaurant really does it right!  Really good food and great service!\n\nWe started with the Beet Salad and just had to try a small Tomato Soup, both of which were absolutely delicious!  We also split the Hummus, which was probably one of the best hummus dips I've ever had.  Then we shared the Crispy Eggplant Sandwich and it did not disappoint one bit.    \n\nWe totally enjoyed our whole experience at Phoenix City Grille.  The service couldn't have been any better.  The gal was very attentive, friendly and helpful.  I highly recommend this restaurant and I can't wait to return to try other items on their menu.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y8t5SgKDo-Fs2_pT-jKGKQ", "review_id": "Zx4FF2w4gt_RIpv0usO9Ew", "text": "Ambiance is nice but the food lacks taste and is overpriced.. I also found it interesting that the waitress couldn't remember our order to save her life. Came back on several occasions to ask what we ordered.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YVK9az5yUFbpQchy0DYUeA", "review_id": "TEWFGDHUdbHgAHT_MVFkxQ", "text": "Very good place.  NIce romantic ambience.  Great wines, and good food. Small parking area, but okay.  Good place to meet with your business clients.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PMDOLWbppQa28B3Emi-Pgg", "review_id": "ILTlYtFHPUU9eFaVISY4Rg", "text": "Looooove the griddled corn cakes!\n\nThe first time I came I made the mistake of ordering a salad...not that the salad wasn't good, it was just that I ended up wishing I had ordered a whole griddled corn cake for my entree instead after having a taste of it as an appetizer. The second time I came that was exactly what I did and I left very satisfied. Actually, any of their \"corn\" food items are delicious--try the corn bread that comes with the soup--also absolutely amazing!\n\nI tend to find everything else I've tried a bit too salty or oily to my taste (for example, the bacon wrapped shrimp and the crispy eggplant sandwich), but seriously, the corn bread and cake makes up for it alllll.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Im8aRwRl7kchgmocHsvaMQ", "review_id": "Wfc2ZlqCB7QCTHMH3Gc3cA", "text": "Unique and wonderful - classic dishes with a local flavor. Southwestern, but not \"cowboy\" or \"Mexican\"\n\nBe sure to try the Johnny Cakes - it was much more impressive than what I was expecting", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9Tzqb8D0u88dP-k3StDsvw", "review_id": "OTKyPLaKGhcfCrfZoFMzFQ", "text": "This is one of the few places I can go and almost everything on the menu looks and tastes delicious. The corn cakes and ribs are two of my favorites, but I have never been disappointed. Prickly pear iced tea is excellent also. The atmosphere is nice and dim with cozy booths and prompt servers. This is one of my regular places :)", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7F-DVLnGmC5hHPUVfSfxDw", "review_id": "I-xjxr6PN_ItPjCruKYD0g", "text": "I have always enjoyed dinner with friends at Phoenix City Grille. I had never tried Happy Hour there so a friend and I decided to give it a try. We sat for almost 10 minute at bar before we were asked if we'd like a drink. The Green Chile Queso Fundido was quite tasty. We intended to order a few other items but We had to pry the bartenders to return for refills and food that we decided to leave and continue Happy Hour elsewhere. Keep you posted on our return to PCG...", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Rl6EiYeoHu-v0KnLP0GQUA", "review_id": "zftC6OfYkkMQTwwYv29Fag", "text": "A buddy of mine wanted to go to brunch on Saturday. He suggested the PCG. I had never been, but had heard about it and wanted to try it. We got there about noon and the hostess sat us at table in the middle of the dining room. I looked over and the bar  was empty so we opted to move in there. First of all, the menu is eclectic. Check it out and you will see what I mean. I wanted brunch and this was not your typical brunch menu. The batender was great. He took a moment and gave us the lowdown on the menu. We both order and off he went. I ordered Carne asado tacos and my buddy ordered a burger with no bun. 30 minutes?? Really???? I was so hungry by the time the food got to our table that I would not have cared if it was cat food. I would have eaten it. Unfortunately, that's kinda what my tacos tasted like. $30 for two people for brunch. I got 2 tacos and an iced tea. No, I will not be back.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xOl9XXCTHvvEAmorU83myg", "review_id": "i8-SvTbIY9mlLXNvvJCU6w", "text": "Continue to be impressed with the very creative weekend specials....a really good restaurant with a unique neighborhood vibe.  Not pretentious, just great food, served well.....highly recommended.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qxnFi49a-i0O_t_RROWYdg", "review_id": "I7iEen2pnTHnkxxYLt8bbA", "text": "I don't know why we waited so long to go back to Phoenix City Grill!! It's been close to 2 yrs and we really liked it the first time we were there.\nIt's even better than we remembered!!!  \nI tried the mandarin mule drink and loved it. very refreshing!!!\nThe green chile queso was yummy!!!\nHubby had a chicken dish and I had the short rib special. Um...we will be back!!!!!", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Rzq334DjzjfaE2ES6ELXmg", "review_id": "4W4OMvBtrwnENzy357DI2g", "text": "It had been several years since I'd been here and had been wanting to go back when I happened to run into the manager at another establishment and he told me they remodel the place so I went the following day which was last night.\n\nI sat at the bar and waited at least 10+ minutes for someone to come over to take my order when a regular customer next to me finally flagged the bartender down.  I was told there were 2 bartenders and it seemed like they were responsible for the tables in the bar as well.  He was nice but I had to go through the waiting and flagging him down every time I wanted a drink, to order food and to get my bill.  He never checked on me or asked how everything was. The bar was also dirty from the last customer and he didn't wipe it down before bringing me my drink.\n\nI had a martini and a glass of wine which both were very nice.  I also had the bacon wrapped shrimp stuffed with cheese and it was so YUMMY!  It was the only thing I ordered but I do remember the food always being very good.  The decor and vibe was very nice and comfortable. \n\nPCG would have gotten another star if it weren't for the lack and lackluster service.  I will definitely go back but I'm hoping the service will have improved.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IWCF21myBYma3Cmb_9Z8LA", "review_id": "Qdd5hvF5EE2pXr3lsXeUnQ", "text": "I just happened to be in the area on an early Sunday eve and was looking for something fairly light and something different. I pulled up my Yelp app and this was one of the local places that pulled up. I saw \"griddle corn cakes\" and they looked just right. I ordered for a pick-up and my husband and I went in to wait the 5-10minutes for it to be ready. \nThe bartenders, host, and waitresses were all very friendly and attentive. We had a good conversation with one of the regulars at the bar and got the food. It looked so good, we just pulled into a parking spot and ate it right there. \nThe corn cakes were delicious. They had chicken and cheese, black beans and salsa. I don't usually write reviews every time I try new places, but I must give credit where credit is due. I will be back there again to try some of their other items. Can't wait.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ilSvxFmzNS-kcD55pyiwUA", "review_id": "jmrkXFhUPcNwkNcS58ODzg", "text": "My husband and I ate at Phoenix City Grille for the first time on Friday night and we loved it! As we walked in the door we were greeted with a quality aroma that you just don't get from a typical grill. All we knew is that we had to try the ribs and we were glad we did! I had the crusted fish and it was fantastic! The menu had many different price options and that was nice too because sometimes you just want a burger! I think another reason why we will come back is because I saw many gluten free items on the menu. We have a son with Celiac so finding a safe place to feed him is priceless! Also love the combustible to go box!", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hn_DclKLzdxABRGGAuqKgg", "review_id": "CvMfzcPddyyAize9fzVOxQ", "text": "Very nice. We entered through the back door, which had us pass through the kitchen, past the bar, and up to the host stand. Restaurant is tastefully decorated with lots of comfortable seating.\n\nThe crispy eggplant sandwich is wonderful. The eggplant is definitely crisp, not soggy, and the accompanying goat cheese is just the right amount of creamy, rich texture and flavor without weighing the sandwich down. The sweet potato fries are also seasoned perfectly.\n\nThe chipotle BBQ burger is really good. The onion rings on the burger are fantastic, but the overall burger is a little too salty for my personal taste. Still, it was very nice, and the french fries are good.\n\nService was pretty good. We had a nice time and I think we'll definitely be back.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ueCHAfnKbMAonNVmqqvDFA", "review_id": "Y_Yc7OHWVW8WgLtIqPv_ug", "text": "Great food. Never really a long wait. A lot of old people though. The staff is just ok. If you ask for something say you don't want in a dish they get incredibly nervous even though you know they can do it every single time haha.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nI_kreWrfRbBdGBI3BWgKA", "review_id": "MVBral2CLpPc17aUGrB4uQ", "text": "First of all...we were a group of 17-18 women. Our ONE waitress was able to keep on top of all our requests.  Natalie is AMAZING!\n\nI started off with the Maple Glazed Candied Bacon cinnamon roll. A very tasty treat. It's a must try and must share. I'm so glad I shared with everybody because I wouldn't have been able to have my everso tasty Seafood Sandwich. Talk about YUM! Shrimp and Crab with scrambled eggs, asparagus and hollandaise sauce. They were light on the sauce which I really appreciated. \n\nWhen we first pull up, from the looks of the outside and the name Grille, I thought I was overdressed. Walking in told me I was glad I dressed a little nicer than I normally would. The inside and atmosphere was perfect for a Sunday afternoon brunch with the girls.\n\nI have to end with our waitress, Natalie, again. Awesome! I asked her to choose a dessert for me because I couldn't decide. She brought back the luscious Croissant Bread Pudding. Buttery and carmely. Rich and another one to share! She was right on with that one!\n\nDefinitely give this place a try!", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DLMtzSl1Z9-0LCzsvs4Qcw", "review_id": "QgW9U_5WUOIHC0Aihpzbwg", "text": "My coworker and I stumbled upon this place looking for a nice place to eat near our hotel. Everything was fantastic! Our waitress, Kathryn, was well informed and was able to give us recommendations based on our preferences. We even had a great chat when the restaurant was slow. \n\nWe both tried the green chili posole special, and loved the presentation and flavors. For our entrees, we recommend both the roasted beet salad and the grilled beef tenderloin (especially the chipotle cheddar stuffed potato side). Our waitress offered us a complimentary dessert for our first visit and highly recommended the croissant bread pudding, which was amazing. My coworker was very impressed by the gluten-free options on the menu, as her husband is gluten intolerant. \n\nAs I am a frequent Phoenix visitor, I will definitely be returning. Thanks for the great service and meal.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wazr2FXSFHNebPvTO42z-g", "review_id": "UoIkLqBCQDRtLJZxNZmO7w", "text": "We had an amazing Valentine's Day dinner here this year. All the food was amazing. Warning!: The homemade margarita is more like a shot! Very delicious but very dangerous! ;)", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wDc9XUTLEyxOM-Xm7DUE_A", "review_id": "xR2rL6DNGiFWHWNlJyjwuw", "text": "Heard about this place from a friend so I took a lady here not long ago.  Ambiance was great, dimly lit southwestern themed.  Service was pleasant, lady that served us explained the menu with an excitement reserved for extra curricular activities.  Anyways, I ordered the Summer Pollo Asado and my lady ordered a Bethany Home Salad (like the street!).  Mine was really good, well cooked, decent sized portion.  My friend claimed to have enjoyed her salad.  All in all a great dinner/night/experience, glad I have a new dinner spot.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7-2Id19nahALBehUWd4MEQ", "review_id": "cntpCYHPzdnIVyqCXnfoew", "text": "The taco appetizers were amazing!  We loved everything!  Topped it off with pumpkin cheesecake....amazimg!", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 11, "useful": 17, "cool": 13}, "user_id": "gzJpPaHN-NXBkAZcZri3hw", "review_id": "FEKgnPqSZ3qqm8bcalZ6gg", "text": "The Phoenix City Grill was described by friends as their local \"Cheers\" bar. \n\nWell, I have to tell you something. Although a Norm *does* frequent this joint I'd rather come here ANY day over the tv version. This place is swank! (Sorry friends. Your description needs tweaking.)\n\nI met my friends at the bar area. I parked out back and walked in via the kitchen area. I did NOT, however, realize I would be walking through a full on kitchen. NOPE. I closed the door in confusion. Double-checked the sign outside that said, \"Enter Here\" and proceeded. A very understanding employee provided me \"directions\" to the bar. \n\nThe bar zig zags around to the hostess stand. This is nice so everyone is not lined up like soldiers and conversations flows. There are standing height tables in the bar area as well. The restaurant section has booths (noted on the way to the bathroom) and copious seating. There is also a private room for events behind the elegant wall of wine.\n\nUsing the company's weekly email we scored a free appetizer. The \"Red chile pork tacos\" come two to a plate and are divine. Grilled pork tenderloin w/chipotle aioli & pineapple fennel salsa. YUM.\n\nHaving had a late lunch I could not possibly justify a decadent dinner. But I desperately wanted to after the tacos. Alas, no. Instead, I enjoyed a mouthwatering cup of the daily soup (Friday is the chicken tortilla). \n\nThe group shared something called \"Crispy Eggplant Bites\". \n\nGoodness!\nRed pepper relish, goat cheese, arugula and a sherry vinaigrette are layered over a crispy heavenly crunchy shell. What this heaven is made of I should have asked. But no, I was too busy inhaling to inquire. (Four to a plate. Big enough for a group to share. IMO. However, I could see a tipsy person opting not to. This stuff is seriously good!)\n\nI also fork sampled my neighbor's plate \"The Original Griddled Corn Cakes\". This is a neat mixture of sweet, spice and well, cheese. And I like cheese!\n\nI'd say I'd come back and eat these things again. But NO. I want to try different things *next* time. Brunch looks a-m-a-z-i-n-g. So does lunch. And all the great entrees I had to pass on. (Aww man!)\n\nWith a full belly I understood the \"Cheers\" reference. You come here repeatedly. \n\nIf you sit in the bar area look for Jose, JP & David. All three bartenders seamlessly moved between guests without missing a beat. Our glasses were never empty.  Even though we were waited on by all three of them service was transparent.\n\nOh! And keep an eye out for the owner, Sheldon. He's making the rounds and greeting guests too!\n\nThis place is super popular for good reason. If you're coming for a special occasion or with a larger group (which they can readily accommodate) I'd recommend a reservation.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "qm_taT07Oy_87h1evbRQew", "review_id": "XhvrvFeKdc6rdnQ4kRUPxQ", "text": "Well I made it back, this time with coworkers. One who is pretty particular. Food was great and the service was good. Tried bread pudding for dessert and left feeling very satisfied.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7pBBfBnUwItMi-11d1_JOw", "review_id": "elRBE6tuOuEcozyPCEHaOA", "text": "On west side of street. Turn in 1 st entrance.  It is a one way driveway in front of the building. If u turn in 2nd entrance there is no way to get back around. Macha stuffed green chile tacos! OMG...  Hummus plate is the best!  BBQ ribs pretty tasty... skewers are not bad either...  GC tacos and Hummus are my picks!  Had these things on  happy hour...  nice place, good service, good food!", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SQNTZ-4vSM5g2bk2Y87k9Q", "review_id": "yMECNKpGQ6KPTqTxBCb0PQ", "text": "Beware of the high cost of corn bread.  My husband and I have been to Phoenix City Grille twice before.  It's really great.  They have a wonderful happy hour and we went for brunch on Easter of last year when our first place brought out a plate of food that had gum on the plate.  (Rule #1 - Never put your gum on the plate.  It doesn't wash off or scrape off that easily. You are a lowly human being if you put your gum on your plate or linen napkin.  Use a disposable napkin or tissue.  Karma will pay back the people who leave gum on plates.)  \n\nOur first two trip to Phoenix City Grille were great.  Friendly staff, delicious food, reasonably priced, and truly great happy hour.  This past visit left a lot to be desired.  Our server was friendly enough, (I believe her name was Sonya).  We ordered our drinks which she brought out quickly.  We ordered our food, and then waited.  The table next to us that was sat after us got there food first.  Not that big of a deal.  Then we asked for some cornbread.  Both times we were there before it was brought out to the table just a few pieces for my husband and I to enjoy.  We thought it was odd we had to ask for it.  She offered us individual pieces, or a skillet.  We asked or a skillet.  At no point did she mention that a skillet of corn bread was $10.  It wasn't until we got the bill and had to track down a manager that we learned if you order (yes order) the corn bread in individual pieces, then it is free.  However they charge for a skillet. I don't recall seeing anything on the menu that said cornbread in a skillet - $10.  The manager was gracious enough to reverse this over sight, but we did not see our server again for the rest of the time we were at Phoenix City Grille.  Another server, not even the manager who resolved our cornbread issue brought us our check, ran the card, and returned the check for us to sign. \n\nThings happen.  Sonya didn't mention the up charge for whatever reason, we disagreed that we had never had that happen before, and the she vanished.  I was a server for years.  People don't always agree with how a business is run, and it's the job of the front line (the servers and front of the house staff) to inform guest of what things cost wither by having a price on a menu, or by telling them up front.  I'm disappointed that the felt she had to run away from us. We'll go back, but now we know, beware of the cornbread up charge.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lGg4tV9rTb8flA3TPuHeiA", "review_id": "o3_1NbQFpKL821ZPQRcX8A", "text": "The food here is amazing. I can't believe that this was only my first time. The price is very reasonable. I am one that usually leaves some on my plate, and there was no way that I was going to leave anything behind. It was delicious.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q-4IApPY2hV766VRghSPcA", "review_id": "OKa_WwGFy1IxBwBNnJX1MA", "text": "Loved.This.Place. Awesome candlelit ambience, spacious seating options, and friendly service.  Well-sorted menu with vegetarian and seafood options (yay me). Deschutes Brewery Porter. Affordable price point.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kuMUSgGGPDvat4woJt0JXg", "review_id": "LTksLQrXn6uX0JPKwLJv8w", "text": "My husband and I have frequented Phoenix City Grille since it opened about 16 years ago.  The atmosphere and food has been consistently great, qualities we look for being from Chicago.  PCG ranks as our #1 restaurant for any time dining due to these attributes.  We generally sit in the bar area and find all the bartenders knowledgeable and friendly.   Usually conversations occur with other patrons and we're always willing to make recommendations on appetizers and dishes we have loved for many years.  Even after the owners remove an item from their delightful menu, we can still ask for a \"version\" of that item and PCG accommodates us.  There's a great selection of wines and liquors and the bartenders' recommendations are most helpful.  We enjoy brunch at PCG on Saturdays and Sundays because of the really pleasant atmosphere and super good food--rather it be on the brunch menu or just the regular menu.  We never leave other than very satisfied.  We are both \"seniors\" over 65 but feel like we're in our 30s at PCG!", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kxT8QPWwfzHOU3Ewz0JA_g", "review_id": "fK35sBnQa8OYMfOc2X-j2g", "text": "My girlfriend and I tried this place out the other night as we were on a date. The atmosphere, service, and food were all great. We joked that our waiter was a ninja, because he was constantly on top of refilling our drinks and such without us even noticing. Big portions of food are given. We could have shared a plate between the two of us. We could only finish half of our sandwiches, so I had a whole sandwich to take home at the end of the night.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7OsLsmSh8VTBdhSg1oBmjA", "review_id": "PnrDNae_HFDgUGZx46iOWA", "text": "I've been going here since it opened. The menu has changed over the years, but the quality of food has not. \n\nI had the braised short rib for dinner. My wife had the pollo asado. Both were delicious. I've never seen pollo asado served on the bone, but it was a nice surprise. \n\nThe restaurant only has about 20 tables, so it can be crowded, especially for large groups, but well worth any wait you have.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F8pSVQoGWD5qleelrxgQ4g", "review_id": "eLNH70t-f-ZXeIkphROSPg", "text": "Corn cakes. Yum.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eaX53FCXTykf5n2e1XsW1w", "review_id": "XcYQ7qU0xWK8GZQiDpkLbQ", "text": "After a rough start of not having a reservation acknowledged which was made a week in advance, and being seated in the entrance to the kitchen, dinner was great.  I just can't understand why there always has to be drama to deal with here.  \n\nAfter being moved to a nice table in the dining room, getting a great waitress and a perfect meal, it was a very nice Valentine's dinner spot.  I hope to see this special on their menu again as my husband and I both really loved it.   It was Grilled Sea Bass with a champagne sauce, strawberry salsa and jasmine rice cakes.  The chef even shared his grilled sea bass secret with me.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HNHp4lcvL8WZI7xHZ0s5Ng", "review_id": "COQvqEa_X50U0OHpB4EQYw", "text": "I've lived in Phoenix since 1997 and finally got to Phoenix City Grille.  Great food, great atmosphere and service.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z_V9hbqBixhhYXHc3J1oqw", "review_id": "PeYDVwCHe8MAx5qdfAaBAQ", "text": "For many years, PCG has been the favorite restaurant of my wife and myself.  We have gone for lunches, happy hours, dinner, or just stopped in for drinks or coffee and dessert. The ambience is elegant and inviting.  The food is wonderful to taste and artfully presented.  The service, either at table or at the bar, has never been less than superior. The prices are moderate - some of my friends have suggested prices are on the high side, but great food and drinks with terrific service is not cheap, and I have never had reason to complain. We regularly dine at a number of the restaurants that have opened in the North Central area in the past several years, and while each has unique and positive attributes, PCG has become our benchmark, against which all others are measured.\n\nWell done, Phoenix City Grille!  We will be coming back.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Rzq334DjzjfaE2ES6ELXmg", "review_id": "mmp80GQosqN3lmlhH10NBA", "text": "This is an update to my last review. The service is MUCH better. Sat at the bar & they check in on you regularly and are very nice. The bacon wrapped shrimp is OUTSTANDING. It is a must to try. I definitely recommend this place.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R_46Vzho1zh-MF_OsLbkpw", "review_id": "cjqHQraxncsCUPaeSftvBw", "text": "This is the 2nd time we've been here and we were not at all disappointed with the food or service. The menu was different than the 1st time we came 2 years ago and they tried to sit us in the corner, the only reasons I didn't give a 5.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YVK9az5yUFbpQchy0DYUeA", "review_id": "4slAziMhWKb8CnxlOUy-zg", "text": "This is a local joint for me, and my wife and I have been here many times.  We drive by all the time and they always look busy (parking is not the easiest).  But we went in last night and WOW - AMAZEBALLS!  Was really good, ambience is great, staff top notch and attentive - just the way I like it.  We started with the eggplant arugula and goat cheese appetizer. Sounds disgusting, I know, but WOW - delicious.  Also had the steak tacos, which were really good with two different sauces to choose from.  Add a glass of the house Syrah and wowza!~  We also got the Cowboy steak (mostly to take home for steak tacos in the morning) and another home run.\n\nAt the end of the day, we looked at each other and said \"WHY DON WE COME HERE MORE OFTEN\".  So, with that being said, we are going to be there more often.  This place is right up there with Hillstone for me (which as some of you might know), is my #1 Arizona hangout.  One recommendation would be to beef up you Pinot selection.  That seemed to be lacking, and didn't love the ones that were available after sampling those.\n\nGo there are try this place, I don't think you will regret it.  Tell them Attorney Steve sent you!\n\n Hahahaha\n\nHave fun, and find your sizzle!\n\nAttorney Steve, the business and real estate lawyer.\nhttp://www.attorneysteve.net", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6k-byWZLAXASzUYZvY3XQA", "review_id": "dL912ovf0-cLkVZO5dKZXg", "text": "Everything was great.  Requested to split two entr\u00e9es and four separate plates came out...As requested, split entrees.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XFeRoyw2jnKlb0KKmzmR4w", "review_id": "0K6nfNlShHHeM6u9jGZUwA", "text": "I was introduced to PCG by a friend of mine, who frequents this establishment. After my first visit, the staff was so friendly I felt like family. I haven't had a bad thing from their menu, and the happy hour is right on the money!", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GnLW0116uCkllWMF5L2-cg", "review_id": "GuB5rb7Ez_uVaZYt1eCSAA", "text": "By far one of the best spots in Phoenix!  After going here at least 12 times each month over the last 3 years, my wife and I are still loving every meal!  The bar area has a cool vibe and the happy hour deals are great.  Ownership is constantly improving the concept of PCG which secures this restaurant as our favorite in town.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wG-TNeCUUcWxjwYRZWPbuA", "review_id": "-lJ23LeNY-PR5iOshQvkGQ", "text": "I ordered a half chicken and potatoes. I was surprised to have received a half of a gaming hen chicken. I was very good, but i was wanting more. Small portions.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KcUeyrxWijaQdBi8lIpMJg", "review_id": "dEjIDhUHww_zrcXC7ZOB0w", "text": "I used to live in the area and came here frequently....and it was always phenomenal, but it has been a bit since I have been here.   \n\nThis past weekend I decided to surprise my wife with an anniversary dinner here and we couldn't have been happier.  I made reservations about a week in advance and they were ready with a great table when we arrived. Our server was attentive without hovering and we never felt like we were being rushed. \n\nPCG has many choices and everything I have had has been wonderful. Saturday we both had the special steak of the day. The steak was delicious and the red pepper potatoes even better! They have a nice wine selection and the Old Vine Zin we tried was very nice.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kpbhy1zPewGDmdNfNqQp-g", "review_id": "U8LpXBO9U8vVnMde-uqNiw", "text": "We needed a bite to eat and came here mid-Saturday afternoon.  Based on Yelp reviews, I was expecting better.   \n\nThere were only one or two other parties in the restaurant and it took the waitress a rather long time to get to us.  I understand there was only waitress on at the time but the hostess and bartender were chatting at the bar while we waited for someone to pay attention to us.  \n\nMy chicken was overcooked.  It was flavorful but tough. My wasabi mashed potatoes were tasty although there was no hint of wasabi whatsoever.  \n\nI had a mandarin mule that was okay but not great.  \n\nAll in all, not a great experience.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mDS8rlDOcgRT3PMHGz3tug", "review_id": "ENQUoSxFA_wY6yl71T-GYA", "text": "Absolutely delicious!! This great downtown Phoenix mainstay has terrific chow and incredibly attentive service. We were warmly greeted and seated, and within minutes our server was taking our drink orders. PCG has a lovely wine list and beer menu with a few tasty cocktails as well. For an appetizer we had the recommended corn cakes with chicken, queso, and beans - superb... a hint of sweet and savory. Four different diners - four different dinners between us and each one tastier than the first. Black and blu burger with bacon on a soft burger bun was good (but a bit dry.) The chicken special was fresh and light and flavorful. The Idaho trout was delicate and perfectly complemented the roasted cauliflower and asparagus. And the pork chop was a huge mass of yum! We shared the bread pudding which was probably one of the best I've ever had. This place does get crowded and I would definitely recommend a reservation. \nYUM.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P3H-0Co6fKrrx4sw7gol9A", "review_id": "1miq8VxV6ZkFNWwthIEvJQ", "text": "This is one of my favorite local restaurants and I always enjoy the food and service.  Their menu is terrific and has a number of great options although I find myself often ordering the Griddled Corn cakes (with bacon) for brunch or the 16th St beef short rib.    \n\nWhile I have never used them it appears they have some private space for larger group gatherings and the bar area is great and has a few TV's.  \n\nThe service is always adequate to great and it is nice to have a restaurant that tends to have a relaxed atmosphere and is generally on the quieter side.  This is generally one of the restaurants I will take friends and family to when they are visiting as it tends to please a broad range of personalities and palettes.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "njk6d_LbfpwWQoZX2h59_Q", "review_id": "qwLaCLMAdFroIOil_S_Zkw", "text": "This place is by far my favorite place to eat. My first time going there my parents took me for my bday! Their eggplant bites and corn cakes are thee best appetizers. Their bread pudding is thee best sweet thing I've ever put in my mouth! Thumbs up to this place!!", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QCQPZGE-0i6GuFVP86hJjg", "review_id": "IczX7C6L1r6ro1gt0imINA", "text": "I've been here a number of times. They're good for lunch, dinner or drinks after work.  Food is always solid. Service can be hit and miss. I like that they have seasonal daily specials. Today I had the \"catch of the day\", halibut with polenta and green chili sauce. The fish needed a little something to take it to that next level. More sauce or seasoning... Good portion for lunch. I didn't feel like a nap was necessary to make it through the afternoon.\n\nBacon wrapped shrimp appetizer is fantastic!!!", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UwFyrEm3B7WnH67Tq-Tx6g", "review_id": "18fYvuyYZ6wxZDW5FY3FVA", "text": "I have been a regular now at the Phoenix City Grille for at least 8 years.\nI always loved their food and service and IMHO always has been one of the better place to go during weekend restaurant rush hours.\nHowever lately the food no longer taste as exciting as it used to. I don't know if it is because the changed the chef or simply by switching ingredients.\nI also noticed that a lot of the regular staff seems no longer working for them, which really is a shame since must of the servers by now have get to know me.\nWell regardless I will continue supporting the PCG since they always have treated me with respect.\nThe owners are nice and always friendly.\nThank you PCG!", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kPf7HjavfqzFEbpl3QLrDQ", "review_id": "UzIXCeV8pmMsOatVMrKr6A", "text": "One of my all time favorite spots! They have the best shrimp salad! The staff is great. A wonderful spot for lunch or dinner.", "business_id": "Pfb6VOIiroqDWOebfgWGPQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9Ysj3f3tI3m5QRDxvQAIKw", "review_id": "8j4cycf_AGq9zjdxq30UWQ", "text": "Boo bestbuy. You are a major inconvinience for me. And your employees are brain dead. I only like the fact that you are close to my house, but that sorta doesn't count anymore because Circuit city is now closer to me. You know best by, your not the best and maybe I don't wanna buy from you anymore! Why don't you put that in your back pocket?", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2006-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A_O8wZOsMTPwyeYA4-Rsow", "review_id": "UvOuHm4SuKQVnagjwsYRNQ", "text": "The WORST Best Buy I've ever been to.  I was charged $231.27 for an AMP install ... and they crossed the wiring so my right speaker was in the front left and the left speaker was in the right back ... and it kept shorting out on me.  And it sounded like compete shit (go figure) because they never played with the settings.  I went to the Manager Kevin S (he would NOT give me his last name) and he was a total unhelpful prick.  Anthony was the kid who f'ed up my install ... finally I got Keith to FIX the mess up ... Shop ANYWHERE but this store run by complete ASSHOLE PRICKS.  And what ever you do don't let Anthony touch your vehicle!", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "8RzsGBVrqLWLCE8sOSYQkw", "review_id": "slzWykZ9cCguKMlGeddBWQ", "text": "This is the dirtiest and mostly disorganized Best Buy I've ever been to.   Today it took some girl in customer service 10 minutes to look up whether they had a PC game I wanted.  As it turns out, the game hits shelves tomorrow, not today, but I had to go to 5 stores to figure that out.  The folks at Best Buy said they would not carry it, which is hilarious since I know they'll carry it since it's an expansion pack for a top-selling game they have on the shelves.\n\nIn the words of Napolean Dynamite: \"Gosh, idiot.\"", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "gq_G5VCDziyEV2-bzGuqzw", "review_id": "vHLkLDv-YNS1BDJa2frSHw", "text": "Oh yeah, this place absolutely blows. I'll enter in a new reason (though all mentioned are perfectly valid): Limited Clint Eastwood selections in the movie department. Fie!", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HOleI3jz1MLNUJ6cc1x0Pw", "review_id": "j0ID2QN8-IIJqvfayBZjaw", "text": "I can't comment on anything except for the returns/exchanges department. We went to return a part for a fridge that we ordered online and there was quite a long line by the customer service department (it was lunchtime). They could have brought a few more personnel over to help. The return itself was pretty pain-free - he scanned the item and returned the funds to my credit card.", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Ac7MGKJ6fW2Z2J3-BtOt_Q", "review_id": "D7aezdOrjpMBM5RFxgYy8Q", "text": "Their Geek Squad department gives excellent customer service! They fixed my computer in less than 2 days even though I was quoted 5! Not only were they quick and reliable, but very helpful and charming. I would recommend this location to anyone who needs a computer fixed. I had a new macbook pro that I bought at the Apple store. You want to talk about long lines!? I had to make an appointment THREE days in advance just to get it looked at. I took my problem to this Best Buy on the way back on a lark. Not only was I diagnosed and checked in in under 15 minutes, but they treated me very well too. Their store is very clean and organized now, I think they remodeled. 5 Stars all the way for this location!", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 7, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "nc3cqVN0UuB3m50-CcMftw", "review_id": "ayrzyocEM7AtVdc6xE2Paw", "text": "I've never really had any problems/issues coming to this Best Buy and I will admit that my rating is largely due to the Geek Squad, whom I positively adore (geeks are the new \"bad boys\" :swoon:). \n\nA couple of weeks ago my laptop suffered severe trauma and the DVD tray and hard drive became victimized by this incident, to the point that the computer was inoperable. Fortunately, it was under an extended warranty and the repairs were covered. The Geek Squad was courteous in assessing the damage and getting the computer shipped out for repairs, plus informed me about ordering a recovery disc from Sony. \n\nWhen I went to pick up the computer, the staff were thorough about verifying my identity and validity of picking up the computer (the service contract is in Robert M's name). Since I work in a bank, I appreciate this effort as I wouldn't want someone else walking off with my lifeline. \n\nMy only complaint is, we were told the hard drive would be returned with the repaired laptop so we could have a friend try to salvage any information (it was going to cost $250-1,700 if they did it). Unfortunately, we must have signed something indicating that any components removed from the computer would become the property of the service site. Ho hum! I already knew I'd have to rediscover all my porn, now my music and photos are gone, too. I suppose this is a lesson in backing up one's computer and data. And a lesson to put the computer on a stable surface when doing some supersonic idiotic disconnected not respected rap and dance number from an 80s classic teen movie. I can live with this.", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KAlrXgWYcNrwoQOvnGtgtg", "review_id": "KOvdhEL7PBS2JpHavga5lg", "text": "I have shopped at bestbuy on a handful of occasions.  Once at this particular store.  I have never had genuine customer service experience from this establishment.   Every time I shopped here I feel like I am bothering an employee when I ask questions or call in for service status.    \n\nMy last experience was with a camera that had an issue.  This issue was covered under the extra plan I purchased.  I took the camera in.   After 2 weeks I received an automated phone call that my camera was ready for pick-up at the Geek Squad counter.  Before leaving the store I did as most do and I checked out the repair.   The camera was exactly the same as it was before I gave it to the geek squad.  I showed the customer service lady and she said that the paper work shows it was repaired.  She said if I was not happy with the repair I could sign the paper work and re-submit the claim.  This is when I got furious.   I was being asked to sign a paper stating I was happy with the repair and then re-submit the claim that the camera was still broken!!  I refused to sign the paper and asked that the camera be re-submitted with out a second claim.  During all of this I was never apologized to or offered an expedited service.  I had to ask for the camera to be expedited the second time around.  I don't believe they expedited the second claim since it still took another 2 weeks for the camera to come in.  They camera was repaired the second time but I was out of a camera for a month and never did receive an apology. \n\nI have learned my lesson for the last time.   I will now purchase my electronics from one place and this place is newegg.com  These guys know customer service and have a customer for life.", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 12, "useful": 12, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "TvxVV8M4INfwOL-A299BOA", "text": "I desperately needed a new computer this past weekend.  Both my PCs were fried.  Fried more than I was in the 80s (ohhhhh the LSD then was phenomenal!).  Fried like they wouldn't even turn on.  Old.  Not worth fixing.  I was going to buy my very first laptop!  (Don't laugh.  I'm cooler than you anyway.)\nSo, I walked the computer section for a few moments.  There were 4 or 5 salesboys standing around, nobody on me like a hawk.  That's good, because I pretty much knew what I wanted.  So, I shout, \"Who wants commission??\" and 3 of them say \"We don't make commission.\"  Whatever.  I am in sales and know that's a sales line.  Ha!\nSo, I ask a guy to compare two of the laptops and he was straight-up honest.  Both were within $50 as far as their prices and I chose the Dell.  He even gave me 10% off.  I'm not telling you which cutie he was, because I want to feel special about my discount.\nDidn't try too hard to sell me on the Geek Squad warranty.  Left happy and it didn't take forever.  AND I'm typing on my new laptop RIGHT now!", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vGj7Dmd3aSNxmfraIQ7THg", "review_id": "7pGmLruEnkm8DFaUeYPy4Q", "text": "Worst Best Buy ever.\n\nI just had an employee there throw a temper tandrum because I asked him to call someone who has keys to the mobile locker over so I can buy my item.  Treating customers like crap just because someone asks if they can buy something?\n\nMethinks not.  Never again.  NEVER again.", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 16, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "tXFad97WK4M7LrSWTzvacA", "text": "Let me start by saying, historically, I like Best Buy. I like what they stand for, I like their products and I like their customer service. For these reasons, when I recently bought a condo and I was in need of a washer, dryer, refrigerator and television, the first place I looked was Best Buy. However, I picked the wrong Best Buy to make my purchase. \n\nThis review is not about ALL Best Buys. This is about the Best Buy on 20th and Camelback. \n\nLike I said, I purchased a washer, dryer and television and the Geek Squad mounting from this Best Buy. \n\nThe washer, dryer and TV were to be delivered on a Saturday morning by 10:30 a.m.  I received the call on Friday confirming my delivery. On Saturday at 10 a.m. the delivery truck arrived, but there was one MAIN problem. They only had the dryer. Where were my TV and washer? Good question. Well, the washer was on a truck that apparently \"broke down\" while coming from California. Best Buy didn't bother calling me to tell me that my washer wouldn't be delivered. The television was a whole other story. The sales associate apparently filled out the form incorrectly, and so the order was cancelled. Was I called about either of these issues? No. It wasn't until I talked to the delivery company and 3 different people at Best Buy to \"resolve\" the problem. At this point it was too late to have my items delivered on Saturday and because I work, I had to wait another week to have them delivered.\n\nBut, this saga isn't over yet. When they messed up my order, they PROMISED me I would have my washer and television delivered by 10:30 a.m. the following Saturday since they messed up my order. I had to be somewhere at 11 so it was impertinent it was delivered before then. They said, not a problem and promised it would be there. \nI called the Geek Squad on Thursday to confirm that my TV would be installed and delivered Saturday. They confirmed that the Geek Squad would arrive WITH the TV and install it. \n\nI then got a call from the delivery truck about my washing machine (remember, they promised it would be there by 10:30 am.) They told me the washer would be delivered between 1-3 pm. I had to argue for a half an hour with the manager before he  final \"pulled strings\" to \"accommodate\" my original delivery request. \nBut...it's not over yet. \n\nThe second Saturday morning arrives. The washer gets there. Check that off the list. Then, the Geek Squad arrives to install my TV. Remember, they PROMISED me they'd arrive with the TV. Guess what. They didn't. The poor guys had no idea they were supposed to pick up the TV. In fact, I learned that they aren't even allowed to pick up deliveries from this store. So, my installation guys are there and the TV is missing yet again. They did me a HUGE favor and actually drove across town to this store to pick up the TV (shocking fact; these guys don't work at the store on Camelback. They work at the one on Frank Lloyd Wright). So, they go all the way to the Camelback location to pick up my TV....which they learn was about to be shipped to Texas for some random reason. If they hadn't picked up my TV, I'm sure I'd still be missing it today. Was I ever called by Best Buy with an apology? No. \n\nI don't think I need to explain further why I would never shop at this Best Buy again. I bought my refrigerator from the Best Buy on Shea and it went off without a hitch. \n\nSo my Yelp friends, if you want a seamless experience with your pricey purchases of major appliances, I would suggest you shop anywhere but the Best Buy on Camelback and 20th. Not only did they mess up my order on multiple levels, the sales associate staff was rude on top of it. \n\nThis is not the experience you want when you are making a large financial commitment.", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "eBwBjylS66qPcHs2_ajLag", "review_id": "84CaHIIsdmdhYLuVQ1WTFA", "text": "Best Buy is a necessary evil because I don't know where else to get/do the things they have/can do for me.  But if anyone does know a good local electronics place, let me know.  ASAP.\n\nI took my computer to Best Buy to get it recycled.  Computer parts are super toxic and should NOT be thrown into the trash.  They wanted to charge me $10 to recycle it.  Someone step out there and pass a dammed law saying that recycling charges must be included in purchases, for the love of god.  It doesn't take a genius to determine cause-and-effect incentive structures and figure this out.  Oh, tangent.\n\nBut I didn't have to pay $10, because they were going to charge me $20 to remove my harddrive, and that apparently trumps the recycling charge.  $20.  TWENTY.  It's 4 screws.  That's it.  That's $5 per screw.  I asked him if i could just borrow a screwdriver and I'd do it right there.  He said no.  So I went to try and find a screwdriver for purchase in the store.  The only one came in a $30 computer toolkit set.  Defeated, i retreated back to the Thief Squad and paid them $5 per screw, which took them all of 40 seconds, and left harddrive in hand and $20 lighter.\n\nBest Buy, I hate you.", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WCKZOvJ0rBRqI3NfCnh5Ig", "review_id": "kDJ5yHreNtv3CTRZH3boVQ", "text": "I generally like Best Buy and have always had very good luck with them.  I recently moved just a few blocks away from the 20th St and Camelback store -- This has got to be the nastiest and most disorganized Best Buy I have ever been to. \n\nLast week I was there to purchase a tv bracket -- 70% of the items were out of stock.  The next day I went to purchase a simple cable for my phone -- out of stock.  Last night I went to return an item -- no one was in line, however it took close to 20 minutes for someone to come to the customer service desk.  Once she was there, she didn't know how to use the register, then register ran out of paper once she was ready to process my return and took another 10 minutes for her to find a manger to change the receipt paper.  Employees are rude and mostly brain dead at this store.  I'd rather drive 20-30 minutes to Fry's Electronics in Tempe than ever return to this store again. The manager of this store needs to be fired.", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "xSW3geZTdcDBH1BO5L0gzg", "text": "Shopping at a big box electronic store can often be frustrating. You get a bunch of kids helping you who for the most part have no idea what they are talking about or doing, a general amount of confusion trying to find what you need, and little service if you have an issue. In my experience, Best Buy, Fry's, Circuit City, Ultimate, etc. have all been the same. This store has proven to be an exception.\n\nI went in to buy a Mac Mini a few weeks ago, and I had an issue with the open box computer they sent me... wouldn't turn on. When I went to return it, they didn't have any other open box deals, so I was forced to buy a new one. The manager, a little asian guy, marked a new one down to the open box price for me. This was totally unexpected, and definitely the right thing to do. \n\nMore recently, I went TV shopping, and I had so many questions I wasn't even sure what to ask. I talked to Hilberto, and a couple of other salesman. They spent over an hour answering my questions and educating me on televisions. In past experiences, salesmen would have become bored and quit trying to help me.\n\nAll in all, nobody here really went above and beyond... they just did what one SHOULD do in a customer service field. So many places are employing people who are just there to collect a paycheck. This location has a good crew who never said \"no\" or \"I don't know\" but rather said \"let me find out\" or \"I'm not sure, but my colleague might know.\" So I guess four stars for doing their jobs is a bit generous, but it really is very unexpected in this day and age. \n\nOh, the missing star is because of the douchenozzle manager. The large black guy who runs the store is obnoxious. I have watched him time and time again question employees who are going above and beyond to help me. He questioned the little asian guy who was discounting my computer to make me happy, and he questioned the computer guy who brought over a laptop to plug into a tv so I could see what it looked like on netflix. This guy needs to understand something... he works in customer service, when a customer has a question or a request and it's doable, it needs to be done. The employees here have done a great job to make this Best Buy my first choice for electronics shopping. Unfortunately, if the manager were helping me, he would have ran me off long ago.", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "THYIqfnLV54VZ_v2hCfq2Q", "review_id": "cVIwPEx4ChNJCXzf0EUdow", "text": "I had placed an order for a television last weekend over dot.com with the option to pick up.  I placed it using my debit card and jumped through the hoops of getting the authorization approved due to the amount.  I placed the order on a Sunday evening at 11pm and then went into the store on Monday at 12 pm the next day.  I've always in the past been able to pick up items rather quickly with the dot.com w/pick up in store option.  Mind you, I was moving so I did not get a chance to check for the pick up email, but figured after a half day, the order for the television would be ready, but not so.  \n\n    I went to customer service and they stated the order was stuck in the dot.com fraud que.  I stated it was ridiculous as they had the money from the authorization and could see my id and the card I was using.  The customer service associate called the dot.com department was was told they didn't know how long it would be for the order to come through but it could be up to two days.  I asked if I would have done it in person at the store if I would have gone through the same thing and was told I probably would have walked out with the tv at the point of sale.  Question best buy what is the point of ordering through your website with the store pick up if I can get it faster just by going to the store?  So much for convenience.  \n\n   I told the sales representative to tell dot.com that that was bad service.  Apparently she did follow up and tell dot.com about my displeasure and they offered me $15 in reward zone certificates to placate me.  I would have given this two stars, but I gave it three as at least the in store associate tried to correct the issue.\n\nFor those of you that order through the website beware!  If you use your debit card you may not be passing go to get your item until 1-2 days later.", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AV3qn49AJVn90B8I72ThDQ", "review_id": "VoAEMil2lyec8f-_bXP6qA", "text": "Worst customer service EVER.  This is a repeat offense with the car audio install bay.  \n\nThe rep Anthony has a really offensive sales tactic of treating customers like idiots.  He must have some kind of super power because he told me (over the phone) that what I had in my car currently sounded \"okay\" but not as good as it could if I bought some new speakers in addition to the deck I was inquiring about having installed.  \n\nYou know what Anthony, I'll go to Fry's or better yet order from Crutchfield.", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "WCKZOvJ0rBRqI3NfCnh5Ig", "review_id": "6RRg5nZFTL-9HrCDzwZ8Dg", "text": "Ok has been 7 months since my 1 star rating.  I thought I'd stop in to buy a new camcorder.  BIG MISTAKE.  One guy working in the department while the store manager and other employees talked at the customer service counter about what they watched on TV last night.  After asking 3 times for the camera guy to request some help, I gave up after waiting 40+ minutes.  I have now sworn to never go back to this store.  I have no idea how they even stay in business.", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ND95DgvN7ba8MabfXE3lsw", "review_id": "MuKDi8ewCTQH53na3DzBpg", "text": "Impulse shopping for electronic equipment is a horrible habit to have.  Sadly, it's a habit I can't kick.\n\nIt starts off as a tiny nagging thought in my head.  \"I'd go to the gym more if I had an MP3 player.\"  Now, this being a perfectly reasonable thought, I head off to Best Buy.  The trouble starts when I actually walk through the doors.  My iPod was the gateway drug and Best Buy was dealing.\n\nOver the last several months I've purchased home networking devices, home entertainment stuff, computer hardware and a whole mess of movies.  The sales crew has been competent and able to answer the few questions that I had.\n\nThe prices for big ticket items are adequate bordering on good, depending on sales.  Movies aren't cheap, but the selection is great.  \n\nThough there are better bargains out there, Best Buy will always be my go to spot for must have items.  Damn enablers...", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RlDfO_iz24mfDs27tFjVHQ", "review_id": "-zow8u7pxDCBsdlH-wUvPg", "text": "I walked into Best Buy trying to decide what digital camera to buy.  I have been a customer for many of years and have found out that I can always go into the camera section and walk out comfortable and confident in anything I purchase.  I have been in there several times for cameras, cam corders etc and I always try to find one employee named Tammy.  She has never pointed me in the wrong directions, always has a wealth of knowledge to give me and always has a positive attitude.  I went in there about a week ago looking for a new camera for two big vacations and tolf her what I am specifically looking for.  She answered all of my questions honestly and straight forward.  She also helped me save money buy buying other accessories that I will definitely use.   If I ever go in there I look for her or patiently wait for her to finisih up with a previous customer, so I can ask any and all questions knowing she will guide me in the best direction.  I went on one of my two trips and so far the camera is awesome.  I did buy an extra battery because I thought I would need it, but I went 6 days of nonstop photo taking and it still shows a full battery. The pictures turned out great and I am very happy with my purchase.  The true test is when I am in Ireland and trying to capture the beautiful scenery and all the memories that I will have.", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q0SIbZZ8hMFtVP9G6S5Dpw", "review_id": "KXXC_-dTrqDX-QjnLA0gTg", "text": "This is NOT the place to buy any GPS or GPS accessories. \n\nMy GPS mount got trashed by Delta, so I went here to pick up a replacement (near the airport, 10 min drive)\n\nUnfortunately, they have the worst selection of GPS accessories, and I did buy something but does not really work, so I have to return them now. \n\nService was...okay, I didn't see a soul that was working in that area until I reached the casher. Casher was very nice gal though, so for her I'm giving 2 stars. Store gets minus 5 stars.", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "rLL7YKSJRyj9cVhiM_Y5pw", "review_id": "tRpCczCRMhbTLHdWCMVEqg", "text": "I've been a premier silver member for the past few years and just got extended till 2020 so i consider myself a fan of the place. The location is so convenient for me plus i've had nothing but great experiences with the staff. If i've had any problems with an item there's no questions asked and they take it back.", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wNqwKWaRjClmcKsoJJRFow", "review_id": "eRCGKAF22ezCUh9ok_A5mg", "text": "What can I say? I usually only go when I know what I have to buy (a DVD, audio supplies). I'm in and out in 10 minutes. Nothing bad or particularly great about the place, it's Best Buy. But I do love it when they have stuff on sale. \"Sons of Anarchy\" Season Three for $34. What's not to love???", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u-IdKmC7u9AFlypEPi_16g", "review_id": "0Ml2DrWneJiHvilymK7T6w", "text": "greeter which is basically security was the coolest dude there, they have hardly any wireless routers and when you ask somebody a question they are always in a hurry to get away from you to go on break i would not return to this location at all", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d4mML3pnVqH7sQwlusN9dQ", "review_id": "hlnN_BCI6ZzrywG7kVPBeg", "text": "Customer service here is terrible.  Guy working there wouldn't accept my tv even though it was under warranty.  Finally had to call a manager at a DIFFERENT Best Buy location (Scottsdale) where they told me they would gladly fix my tv for free.  Not worth the hassle to go here.", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "1kED3-g-gqnc4JgHe89Xqw", "review_id": "wGZDjR5lyR7jKc11qyEZYQ", "text": "I hate Best Buy. How dare you even call yourself \"Best Buy\" when you are nowhere near the \"best buy\" on anything? Your prices are inflated to a point that I find offensive and your staff has to be some of the rudest, most entitled (to what, I cannot tell you) group of individuals I've ever met. \n\nWas there a couple years back with Collin S. to easily get the worst customer service I've ever received while trying to buy a giant HDTV. The main TV salesman straight up refused to help me. I asked for his assistance several times, he ignored me and was just a cocky son of a bitch like helping me was somehow beneath him. It took everything out of me not to unleash a YOU WORK FOR ME ASSHAT on him, but somehow I refrained, probably because I am a lady : )\n\nI ended up having to seek a manager who must've slapped his employee upside the head as all of a sudden he stopped being an asshole and was willing to help me. Thoughtful of them, don't you think? Willing to help me spend $1,000 at their store? That is really just soooo generous of them.\n\nAnyways, I do not like Best Buy. The only Best Buy I like is in a tiny little town called Anderson, South Carolina because everyone who works there is polite and I only go there once a year over Thanksgiving when I'm in town visiting my grandfather. It's in the middle of nowhere so it is the calmest Black Friday Best Buy in the world, I am convinced.\n\nTo make a long story short, if you must go to Best Buy, avoid the one on 20th St & Camelback like the plague, and hop on a plane to Greenville, South Carolina, you'll thank me, I'm certain of it.", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VhI6xyylcAxi0wOy2HOX3w", "review_id": "KqwALVcmoqoTrYLeb_b5iQ", "text": "There are so many Best Buys in the world. This one is just like the others - a typical big box with a focus on electronics. I was in the neighborhood and figured I would pop in. Legions of khaki trousered employees might ask you if you need help, and they might just ignore you.\n\nLayout is the same as all the stores - media (DVD's and CD's), cameras, computers, high end TV's, large appliances, etc.\n\nNote that they will price match, so be sure you check before coming.", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uOdEsOgPW48Ky4j8U8CEcw", "review_id": "ulF6HvxxIWhW5zR2sF1Saw", "text": "FOR THE MOBILE INSTALL\n5 stars for customer service.\n1 star for making my car  *beep-less*\n\nMy car beeps every time I lock it. Went in to get a a part for my radio. They installed it .....................no beep.\n\nJeremy? I think that was his name was extremely helpful to make sure I was taken care of, so maybe when I go back he can place the wire where it should be.\n\nI want MY BEEP BACK. haha \n\nR\\_", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 0, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "qBAaWZxyuFnSZU0NzFlNDw", "review_id": "1ffdGCtY6YvIxav86Imogg", "text": "Best Buy,you really suck.\nTried to buy a camera the other day.\nMid day,mid week,store pretty empty.\n3 employees hanging around the camera department as I started to look at options.\nNo one asked if they could help,in fact they first stopped their conversation in an attempt to become invisible.\nNo problem,I'll poke around till I either find what I want ,or until I have comparison questions to narrow down choices.\nI think I have it,I'm ready to select.\nWhere'd everyone go?\nI'm so lonely.\nI start to wander a bit and see if they're doing laundry in the appliance section.\nnope.\nMaybe around by the video cameras.\nNope nope.\nUnder a display cabinet?\nNah,that would be silly...\nThey were just gone.\nPoofed.\nVanished.\nVaporized.\nI decided it had to be the nefarious work of aliens.\nYes,I said \"nefarious\".\nI became frightened in my alone-ness Fearing next would be an invasion of the Apple People of the Crack Basha's.\nWho would protect me?\nThe aliens abducted all the staff of Best Buy,so it would just be me.\nI couldn't possibly stop them all.\nThey would come,snarling their toofless grimaces at me.\nI would be defenseless.\nFearing my life and existance as I know it,I saw only 3 choices.\n1)Face them all.Aliens and Apple People of the Crack Basha's.Fight till the end or vaporization.\n2)Take what I wanted as there was no one left to stop me.\n3)Make a hasty retreat and go elsewhere to purchase a camera.\nGentle readers,as you read this harrowing tale,you can safely assume I chose plan #3.\nNew camera in my possession,safe at home taking pictures of the pets grateful to have gotten out alive.\nSince all the help at Best Buy has been vaporized,you may want to go elsewhere if you'd like to purchase anything that isn't self serve.\nRemember to get a subscription to some crap magazine on your way out.\nThank you,come again.", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OZS78gYF57nJv0H54XRlRw", "review_id": "C41O0HxIdwk1WzoVdWGmvg", "text": "I had gotten my computer fixed by the geek squad and they changed all my settings and I could not fix it, I went in and asked the guy and his reply was this is the new windows and EVERYONE likes it except you, humm ITS MY computor and if I want it a certain way its none of your buisness, he then told me oh fix it this way, got home and what he said was nothing close to what I explained to him, heck I even drew a picture lol, very rude \nthen we went there last week and they were promoting Direct TV and Cox the Direct TV guy was real nice THEN we happened to pass by the Cox cable guy who wasnt talking to the customers but busy on the phone, as we got closer he was FARTING like a macine gun then turn to us and kept talking on the phone, told the mgt that is not good customers service they just laughed", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "zZxr7X10CDThXZbnkLmNVA", "review_id": "zuCNMTBUV3eUICBDNfO_Aw", "text": "I am NOT surprised that this store is the lowest rated in the area.\n\nExcuse me, I have a return.  It's unopened but I bought it more than thirty days ago.  I DO have the receipt and you still sell the product, Linksys router.\n\nMgr:  I'm sorry.  We do not take returns over 30 days.\n\nMe:  If I didn't show you the receipt, would you accept it?\n\nMgr  Yes, but you did show it to me.\n\nWay to go mgr, you got me there.  Took it to Frank Lloyd Wright store- they accepted it immediately and told me they didn't care when I bought it but, could only give me a store credit. \n\nGood job guys, got me for $1.75 in gas.", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zzB8yDToISliM-HBmlSDFA", "review_id": "j47XWF2MLTrL1thrDmRMFg", "text": "The worst Best Buy I've ever been to as far as service goes. No one greeted me when I walked in and no one helped me while I was browsing on the sales floor. The cashier was so slow at ringing up the customers in front of me that I would have walked out had I not been holding what I was looking for in my hands. I wish there were a closer electronics store to me.", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uteSd8Fj5-X2W-cENKNmOA", "review_id": "zUDtoOhcwbP5MaxXDsKzEQ", "text": "Everything i am looking for is always in stock and great service.  Never have to look for someone to help me as their staff is always very quick to notice a customer in need and in helping me find whatever I am looking for.  Great place!", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "J3I2NClEbD1Xr8lOdjxlqQ", "review_id": "3O-xQ2Ob2_YXoN0IS-Y0CA", "text": "I'm not a big fan of Best Buy.  It's more or less a radio-shack on crack, but without the cool parts.  If you want earphone buds, something for your mobile, or gaming stuff, or appliances and TV's, some computer stuff, this is the place for you.  Me, I prefer other big-box electronics retailers that have a much better selection of merchandise AND parts.", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OHy8hC5ZKD8VrUk2M_IGKA", "review_id": "t-MV38UgIFkHU1LOqsJyYg", "text": "I went here when I dropped my iPhone (tragedy...) and broke the speaker. I could hear my callers, but they couldn't hear me. I went in to Best Buy to see if I could just buy one of those cheap pay-as-you-go phones, because I had some urgent business calls to make, and had planned to be running around town all day. I looked around with a customer service rep, who was in fact friendly. But after some wasted time, we came to the conclusion that they had nothing to offer me.  In short, I have no problem with the customer service at this location. But I wish such a big chain would not forget to supply their stores with the simple/affordable options. This could be my old fashioned preference, but if I want to by a non-color screen flip phone, I'd hope I could find it at one of the biggest electronic stores in the nation.", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tXhlRAnR3_GoWvewfQni4Q", "review_id": "0swizFeQT6f0u7eVbqZmxA", "text": "Why are the prices increasing as the competition disappears. Ever since circuit city went under the prices went up drastically. I also don't like when the push the extended warranties.", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hDlSSyDreM9xY4yQWPm54w", "review_id": "WwnxGuOoG6wOT3C8JZZgzA", "text": "excellence in service, professionalism and care. your and my last bastion of a physical store to try out, touch and feel the devices you've only seen on channel 31769 (or was it 31770?) and ad-pushed to your phone, all before you shop online for the best price for delivery to your home (if you're not overcome by the impulse to buy and the not-so-subtle cues given by the store's name and signage).\n\nwhen i went to check out with my new bluetooth portable speaker, the last one on the shelf, and not the color i wanted, the cashier kindly asked -- as usual -- \"did you find everything you were looking for?\" taking the opportunity, i told her that i really wanted the black one, which was on display, but that this was the only one left.\n\n\"OH!\" she replies and begins on her touchscreen-enabled register to peck away until she shows that according to the system there is one more in the store and then leaves the register with me to look on the shelf, consult with her floor manager, and then off she goes to the back room.\n\nA few minutes later the manager approaches me to apologize and offer me $10 off the one I had as an inconvenience! Wow. A-Plus-For-Effort!\n\n\nAnd now... Enter Keith Olbermann. Spotlight please! ...\n\nyou'd never find me reviewing a chain like this, but the service i receive there is stellar.\n\ni feel terribly irresponsible when i give my custom to a monopoly like best buy from whom i am given a very limited selection of choices which have been hand-picked by a few buyers from a very select few manufacturers and brands. this selection is the one that i and all my fellow americans are programmed to choose from as we're instructed by our google-controlled devices and choicepoint-profiled ads.\n\n...thank you Mr. Olbermann.\n\ni remember easily my hajj-like sojourn to the worldwide mecca of electronics in the side-by-side 10-floor-building temple-stores of Shibuya in Tokyo. like one giant nintendo world, there are people dressed like princess peach and all the female store clerks speak like her (it is part of japanese service etiquette).\n\nevery square inch of every surface, and then multiple signs hanging in your path and carried by people standing in your way are COVERED with ads for products and services. a blaring fast-talking ad-broadcast roars overhead through the mounted speakers while individual yellers are stationed every 15-25 feet with their own megaphones pushing whatever they're standing next to. flashy strobes and colored LEDs scream at you from all directions begging, \"over here! look at me!\" sensory overload ensues in just a few minutes. awesome! all that's missing is the massive C-Major ding-ding chord of the slots. :P\n\ni wonder why this kind of mass commercial mayhem can't break through to mainstream USA. we'd eat it up! we'd gorge ourselves like swine, swipe-and-signing our way to swaggering shopping oblivion.", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KXSh6vyO_tfXW0hYsbpDiA", "review_id": "ySOQ9ZTQD5L5JRUeslCb8w", "text": "I went to a best buy in Tempe and was very pleased with the service. This store however has been terrible. The service is slow with long lines and miscommunication between fellow co-workers, as well as with me resulted in a huge amount of my time wasted. Don't bother trying these guys unless you enjoy being angry and computer-less.t", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m7vtKWpZ9wdEQ95wJxrMrg", "review_id": "kYqtz-c4g1xzh_clgkNaiA", "text": "I've been to this store a couple of times to buy small electronic accessories and most lately to purchase a Samsung tablet. In all of my visits, the staff has been courteous and helpful. They were especially helpful and patient in helping me navigate the ins and outs of the tablet and the Android world, an environment in which I am a newbie. As with most of the Best Buy stores I've been to, this one is spacious, bright, well-organized and has a really impressive array of electronic merchandise.", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 9, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "kffxYQVQsEpF1DVlQlcGCg", "review_id": "mSHjH3cJ5_5aIErT0QTqYA", "text": "Let me start by saying this location has been here for over 20 years now. I remember when they built it. I honestly never thought it would last this long.\nBut, here it is still going strong.\nI have not been over to this location in a very long time.\nStill looks the same only more techi now than ever.\nWhen I used to come here they would have TV's , Music Machines, DVD player, etc\nNow , every thing is high tech. From the Phones to the Televisions.\n\nThey have good appliances here and have a good stock. They deliver when they say they will which is why I go back to them all the time.\nI do not like the up sale they are always trying to do. Always trying to get you to buy a warrenty service.I think it should just come with it.\nThough the folks that work here are quite in the know about all the latest and how to use them. So I do appreciate that for sure.\n\nLots of parking in the lot, though it is always really full(the Lot). THey do charge for Delivery. But, not a bad store by far.", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "x2T8MDg2SeDAG5al2Ee9SA", "review_id": "cYs6hvVSyqdDcGZ8OSDA5g", "text": "Customer Service! I search the net for a wireless range extender. Radio Shack had it for $20+ more, Office Depot andstaples  had nothing like it in stock. I call Best Buy before going over. They have it. It's the best price I found from my on-line search. The cust service guy on the phone says he'll hold one up front with my name. No waiting, no problems, excellent service.", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "YB6u201aFQxu92j4-BnZjg", "review_id": "CIM125rM6Dou1aeLSkLKmw", "text": "I brought my laptop here to get repaired on Thursday. They finally called me back this morning (Saturday) and told me it would be $256 to remove a virus! I can get a new laptop for $300!\n\nI declined the repair and the tech or whoever it was on the phone seem to get real short with me once I did not want to get it repaired. \n\nThe reviews on yelp or Best Buy aren't that great maybe I should have listened to them.", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dK60RfuSM5lFdOcCWBA9ug", "review_id": "FxPA_UmWgLmubKA5VMd5Tg", "text": "The staff inside this location is the best... always helpful and pleasant to deal with.", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wLDWtFpyh0hr3wfpj_lxWg", "review_id": "BKtO2LUc3Qa_wwvUqhRvSw", "text": "Not a big fan of best buy. They are over priced and staff is not helpful. I am surprised that they are still in business. I would shop amazon, frays, etc before I went here. I've had friends have bad stories with them not sticking to their warranties.", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_E8bCGlloqFYa-FDVmTMMw", "review_id": "eyK0nmzUpHgs8YXFYGjigA", "text": "Haven't been to a best buy in years because I always had poor customer service. Today was sadly no different. The store was mostly empty and there were plenty of employees around, but nobody came by and offered to help us find what we were looking for while we wondered aisle to aisle.", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sMKKqy40nFAYnoCtIFt8wA", "review_id": "msIEfCrgbBu3cJ-rzAJAhQ", "text": "It's an electronic store. That about the it. Their customer service is non existent. You can wander the isles forever, seeing staff members all over the place, Yet not one of them stops to ask if you have any questions or need help finding anything. The cashiers are like brain dead zombies. I get asked every time \"Do you have our rewards card?\" I say \"no.\" They then continue to ring me out without even telling me about it. Customer loyalty is important in retail. Your doing it wrong Best Buy. I hope that these yelp reviews really make you look at your company and fix it. This review brought to you by all the customers you are pissing off. We now return to our regular scheduled program, Customer service 101.", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lk3yXbunhwI4Xg2h_G4a6Q", "review_id": "aoxb63RYF_ehA88ymL_1fA", "text": "here's a tip - they don't stock their shelves, so what's on display they might not have, and they often have discontinued items on display. lame.", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jJTp4Uw3YI0AAcoXXSxBtA", "review_id": "MSgSkcp7xOQDWglvaEOiSw", "text": "While on a business trip in the area, we needed some equipment.  This was down the street and Best Buy should have every electronic need.  Well, kind of.\n\nWe needed a power cord for a Canon camcorder.  They did not have that, but did sell a $30 \"universal\" camcorder charger.  Universal this is not, even though the guy handling the cameras section said it should work fine.  Also said if it doesn't work, I can return it.\n\nI ended up having to return the \"universal\" charger because the adapter plug wouldn't even fit into the camera.", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "gzJpPaHN-NXBkAZcZri3hw", "review_id": "DZUmWCA9IpG2xfogCZFIqQ", "text": "Everyone, I'm floating on Employee Cloud Nine. There's a kid named Irving at this Best Buy that should be Employee of Forever. Por Quoi? He's forever changed my opinion of this store. I've had some grumpy thoughts after Geek Squad Purgatory Snafu's. No more! Irving has fixed it all. \n\nThis review is going to read pretty much ala a performance review. (Yeah, my experience was that earth shatteringly amazing.) Concierge service all the way!\n\nThis shorty walked in, looked up and around the colosseum that Best Buy is, unsure of which direction to walk in. I'm so glued to the ground the not all signs are obvious from the door. Mid-step in the wrong direction a smiling face popped up and inquired if he could be of service. \n\nLike a ray of sunshine I met Irving.\nWhen I said yes, he not only walked me briskly to the printer ink area, he made sure to help me locate the proper ink cartridge. \n\nI had brought a picture of my printer. He confirmed with someone/or something in the back on the appropriate ink cartridge to pick up. Together we cheerfully tried to figure out what I really needed. (One Amazon purchase later I realized I was in dire need of an add'l black toner. This is no bueno at 2:31am.) \n\nBrilliantly I had failed to come to the store with critical details. We walked around to the printer aisle and looked at a current model. Irving (artfully) opened the printer and I finally remembered what I needed. (Maybe having a beer at Whole Foods before hand didn't help. Feel free to judge. Even better, try the Four Peaks Oatmeal Stout.)\n\nWith such an easy shopping experience, I said yes to \"Would you like to see anything else in the store?\". Notoriously difficult to part with her time and money Irene *volunteered* to look at tech stuff. Oh my word. Call the EMTs.\n\nAs I'm whisked into the sales den of anything-near-the-televisions, the other dude greeted Irving like he was his best bud. (Everyone gives Irving love. )\n\nWaiting in line was a very quick process. All the registers were moving briskly. And with the luck of the draw, low and behold, it was a smiling Irving who efficiently processed my check-out.  \n\nBest shopping experience *ever*! Can't believe this kid has only been working for a few months at Best Buy. Valued asset!", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B9bA1vLBTuIKs82qH_OY0g", "review_id": "RHMv7BFP5c_zZElouRgGgQ", "text": "Client service is awful. Nobody knows what they can or can't do. Waited on manager to come over to see if they could sell a video game and he said if it's not our policy we can't. Real qualified manager if u don't know the policies. Have had bad experiences multiple times at this location maybe why they have such bad ratings. Try and help the client that is your job don't just try and find every reason why u can't help.", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3wSLlaif1ox0za2iwvbMtg", "review_id": "vPRRGgN4q2FfHaaftOwo_w", "text": "The employees of Best Buy are super shady. Purchased over 2000 laptop out of state. Purchased additional ram to be installed by best buy and their geek squad. I stopped by to pick up and they want to charge another $30 for the install. I can't believe how dishonest this company is. The geek squad manager implied she didn't care what the salesman from another store told me. I guess they are all independent!  Customer service is extremely lacking. I knew I should have went to Fry's Electronics!", "business_id": "kEqcAtMaC6hcY8Wbi1nxtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 11, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "570mCj_XUeHHHnBIpzf4uA", "text": "When you leave the dentist's office with a smile on your face, you know you've found the right one!\nI had a filling fall out, which took part of my tooth.  I was also due for a cleaning and X-rays.  \nThe appointment was set for 2 hours (first visit, always 2 hours) and I was out in just over that.\nThe hygienist, Carrie, was awesome!  She cracked a few jokes and didn't ask my too many questions while her fingers were in my mouth.\nThan came Rachel with my X-rays.  She warned me it might be painful, but it wasn't.  I can't believe the technology they have here!\nDr Schneider had an awesome sense of humor and handled mine really well.  He was upfront about what it would take to repair my tooth.  Crown or implant.  \nThey are going to send the diagnosis for pre-approval to my insurance company first.  I'll know in 2 to 3 weeks.  \nI actually enjoyed myself here.  Beat sitting at work!", "business_id": "CxDF-UmfKGmWdrNHPi028A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vnvTpEzJ8ycSlZy_taxVug", "review_id": "QWjIy3Jkx96KeudH6AC6cw", "text": "Yaaay! I got a new tooth! I broke my tooth clear in half when I was younger by opening a car door into my face...then broke it again a few years later on a sugar daddy. God knows what happened this time, but my front tooth was chipped and I was looking like a member of the Cletus clan. Dr. Schneider explained everything he was doing right before doing it and was an absolute perfectionist. He got the shade to match dead on and also shaped my \"new tooth\" to look just like all the others. It was my first time at this dentist and I will definitely use them again! The space is modern and clean, the staff is friendly and the prices are reasonable. My tooth and I thank you Dr. S!", "business_id": "CxDF-UmfKGmWdrNHPi028A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wG-TNeCUUcWxjwYRZWPbuA", "review_id": "JfrmCkxlq5E5dIsN99AtiQ", "text": "Dr, Schneider is so personable. I loved how honest he was about my treatment. I had a filling and will need a new crown soon. I will definitely be  going back to him. The staff is very friendly as well!!", "business_id": "CxDF-UmfKGmWdrNHPi028A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8RzsGBVrqLWLCE8sOSYQkw", "review_id": "8F09c5hXEZ317Roo2HjUqw", "text": "I've never seen so many fat, ugly people working in one place and all of them doing nothing.  Yet another store that claims to carry PC games but couldn't tell me when or if ever they would carry a major-market PC game expansion.  This is my 2nd trip there, the last time they tried to sell me a laptop with Vista despite a quick explanation that we were just trying to see if they had any XP inventory.  \n\nUg.", "business_id": "gN0IplaKOk3CfnjjeHcteA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KVkXVIvm7OK334a1pBFIJQ", "review_id": "AHB6OhprlhVrPuEq_6PMcQ", "text": "I went Oct 19th to buy an HDTV that I saw for a great deal on their website.  The guy did not believe me when I said which tv it was for and what price.  (Sharp LC42D64U for $1199.99)  He insisted that it was a different tv then the printout I had with me and he checked for the website.  He makes a few phone calls and tries to talk to his manager and still seems very hesitant about price matching it's own website!\n\nAfter waiting around for about 35 minutes, I finally got the TV I wanted but he refused my coupon of 10% off of sale price for any tv.\n\nso, they lost 2 stars for not making my experience faster and questioning what I said so much.   I don't know if not accepting the coupon is policy or not but I am not taking stars off for that (maybe i should).  I am atleast happy that they brought the TV out to my car and helped me put it in.  Overall, I got what I wanted, only by knowing exactly what I wanted... I do not recommend coming here to browse... nor the bestbuy nearby.", "business_id": "gN0IplaKOk3CfnjjeHcteA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4lkTIhTuMhLprQprGlTRlA", "review_id": "lsVmNDRl8dutmsoCbi5btQ", "text": "Man what a mess! I found myself walking in circles trying to figure out where to start and where to end. Everything is out of order and the placement of new releases (movies and music) makes absolutely no sense. This store could use a training day in merchandising. The staff seem disengaged and not familiar with the product. Want to throw the staff for a loop, ask for a copy of LA VIE EN ROSE...had to repeat the title several times to two different people who could not figure out what I was asking for. Oh forget it! \nSincerely,  Empty Handed", "business_id": "gN0IplaKOk3CfnjjeHcteA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "pQbyx3VDl52eGR2mKd7Qag", "review_id": "Di1wtFMg1wtxIMk8I9iHDg", "text": "Fantastic! part of the fun of shopping is finding the items. This store lead me on a real journey through the heart, mind, soul, etc. I couldn't find anything but circuit city taught me the lesson of patience. For all those that give it a bad rating they wouldn't do that if they knew that the city went the extra mile to provide triple the size for the employee parking lot! the customer one is actually smaller and you can meet some really great friends there! 5 stars!", "business_id": "gN0IplaKOk3CfnjjeHcteA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "vF4B6eFdoDmyV_l7MLHMzw", "review_id": "RIZa9YmJKrWHjW924OM5XA", "text": "I shop there all the time, but DANG!! The clerks are just RUDE! They don't know how to smile! The prices are a little on the high-side, but most of the CDs are hard to find, so the prices are understandable. \n\nI always have a hard time getting someone to help me when I look for jewelry or beads and I'm NATIVE! lol! I like the Native Pride shirts, they're pretty cool and they're not at Powwow Prices! It's just the customer Service! That and EVERYTHING is Effing Navajo! It's annoying really. I wish there was a more equal representation of various tribes, especially considering that there are 22 tribes in Arizona alone!\n\nIf you're a non-native, this is where the real natives hang out. They're a little curt, and often rude and won't move no matter how loudly you say excuse me and that's just the customers! The clerks, are very soft spoken and it's sometimes difficult to understand them. They're often rude and have no customer service skills at all! But if you're looking for the authentic place where many artisans get their gear - you'll find it here!", "business_id": "dUTQIs1SMymII0-frGSZdw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Aggpf1EWooD85fhOhoRxPg", "review_id": "foFxOmFAckOzxwDnoasfbg", "text": "Drumbeat is like the best source in town for supplies--well, if you're looking for items to help you make killer regalia for the next powwow!\n\nBut seriously--the bead selection is great, as well as all the other stuff you need to make beaded items [except I've never gotten any findings there, like barrette backs, but then again I've never asked...]\n\nDrumbeat also has the best Pendleton prices in town, so if you need to honor somebody with a Chief Joseph or Yavapai blanket, for gosh's sake give Bob your business.\n\nI must respectfully disagree with my fellow NDN that it's not just Navajo stuff there--I've found O'odham gourd rattles, Apache burden baskets and great little hand drums there too. [although I'm really not into the T-shirts, I have so many now that I could never ever wear all my commemorative T-shirts from various dos and events.]\n\nYeah, so the staff's not the friendliest--they're all new, for gosh's sake.Who cares as long as they know where all the stuff is.", "business_id": "dUTQIs1SMymII0-frGSZdw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "vF4B6eFdoDmyV_l7MLHMzw", "review_id": "ypHZ3S-peABndLKsHyODuw", "text": "\"How you goin' call us rude!?\" \n\"Bitch because ya'll ARE!\"\n\"Good God Cheryl Miranda - you have GOT to quit calling people bitches!\"\n\nhaha!! love it...\nOkay okay... that DIDN'T really happen... but it would've been SO cool if it did!! But what DID happen was...\n\nthere have been some small changes that make all the difference at this small store and for the most part, I really like it. \n\nFirst thing, they have added things representative of other tribes to their stock. I have found Fresh Corn (LOVE THEM!!) Shirts that rep my tribe! (WHOO!) and they are also selling shirts that rep other tribes. The prices for the shirts aren't too bad $22 for one is about average. \n\nAlso, they have more shawls. I luuuuuuve shawls!! *purrs* Shawls are sometimes painted but usually applicaed (is that spelled right) shawls that are worn at Powwows by women. Some shawls can go for a couple of hundred dollars - and in the past, Drumbeats went for a little higher than $200 - I was have happy to see that they lowered their prices on shawls! :) I now send EVERYONE for them! :)\n\nI didn't check their stock of pendletons, I believe their prices are still same but they do have more of a variety of them now - which is good. They now are expanding their stock of Pendleton Accessories!! I SO want a pendleton purse! :D Their jewelry is now more... colorful. which is great. I love color. :) and again - representative of different tribes. \n\nAlso - they have a couple of more racks of CDs for sale... so they have more of a variety and have extended their Chicken Scratch collection (SCORE!) lol. \n\nThe clerks still aren't the most outgoing, but atleast they are saying \"thank you\" at the end of every transaction now. And ONCE in a great while... they'll crack a smile. This a nice turn around for the store and I'm glad. \n\nALSO once in a while (I'm not sure how frequently) there is a small group of Navajo women who sell frybread. They have standard stand prices (nothing over $5 - I believe) and of course have mutton stew and grilled mutton with green chili frybread sandwiches. I like their frybread with red chili... it's really good. So maybe if you're lucky - you'll go when they're there... look for a neon green sign that says \"frybread today\" along 16tth street! :)", "business_id": "dUTQIs1SMymII0-frGSZdw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "F6QsMoJdvtohlbnST-fDyQ", "review_id": "b_0nWePREvaS7wGIksqVaw", "text": "Loving this store. It has been there for as long as i can remember. They have the best sage and other herbs. Wonderful children items and fantastic music selection.  They can answer questions you may have about certain things with complete knowledge. Lots of parking and conveniently located. It is your go to place.", "business_id": "dUTQIs1SMymII0-frGSZdw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "F6QsMoJdvtohlbnST-fDyQ", "review_id": "ZDDoYcXkuIBDFatmwm9TAQ", "text": "I love this store, and love that it is so easy to get to.\nRight on 16th street in the heart of Downtown Phoenix.\nIt truly is the best place for supplies and authentic items.\nI love the Sage I get here. It is Truly awesome!\nThey have really cool movies here as well, independent films that are really hard to find. I wish that they rented them, but alas you must buy.\nThe staff is always helpful, You can find some really nice things here that you will not find anywhere else.\nPlus ,the price is very good.\nIf you are looking for a gift for someone that has everything I think this place is worth a look.", "business_id": "dUTQIs1SMymII0-frGSZdw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ybuSR2zXyVzcc60nDfYeZg", "review_id": "efsx1JrnXHt_UAK9tmhkEQ", "text": "I have bought my beading supplies and gifts here for years. Nice selection of seed beads and great prices. They have unique hand crafted items for sale also. Convenient location. Friendly helpful sales associates. Valerie is the person I usually deal with. Always a pleasure to shop here.", "business_id": "dUTQIs1SMymII0-frGSZdw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sHhv3A4JQ-tNzyGl5wDUOg", "review_id": "EQg0FGzysNVSF_K5eBaArQ", "text": "Drumbeat Indian Arts is the site of Canyon Records studios.  When you walk in, there will be a gold record behind the cash register. It's not a fake. Ed Lee Natay in the 1950's basically was the first native american ever to be recorded, singing his tribal songs., A Navajo, his voice was amazingly smooth and clear. At first, some native people were concerned that their heritage was being exploited. But over time others recorded, with Canyon, over the decades, and now, these recordings are some of the most vibrant oral histories remaining. Modern day natives can stay in touch with their lost traditions through the work of  Canyon Records. This is basically the epicenter of native american recorded music. In the present day it's kind of a grab bag of cultural gifts and a social center for like minded individuals. You can get a copy of the Navajo Times here. Besides the music section (Cd's), there are beading supplies, sage/incense, t-shirts, dvd's, an extensive library of books, jewelry, Pendleton blankets and yes every so often the fry-bread truck is there. Oh what a wonderful day that will be my friends. There's an entertaining movie called More than Frybread if you want to know more on that wonderful treat. Drumbeat is where you might buy a copy of More than Frybread. In short this place is hugely historical and own Amazon's \"International - North America\" genre in MP3 downloads.", "business_id": "dUTQIs1SMymII0-frGSZdw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "EJz_5rwl91pX_RNnizyziw", "text": "Mr. Martin runs a clean, well run, competent shop. I don't really know how much you can say about an auto repair shop other than they get it right. They are a very honest and straight forward group, the shop is spotless, and their customer service skills are better than most mechanics. Plus, they have a cooler with complimentary soft drinks while you wait. How can you go wrong with that!?", "business_id": "uKNp1tdMEibbriPE9bhZKg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "huTDGf8mt5cfKkIcUuSSdw", "review_id": "16PFOHQY2_El0OoRUYuhBw", "text": "I took my 1989 Mercedes into Martin's yesterday to get a few items repaired, an oil change and a complete checkup since I just bought it last month with 175,000 mi on it and it has been running a tad rough and stalling once in a while and the ac fan went out and it wasn't the fuse. The  did the oil change and called me to say that whoever changed it last had stripped the drain plug and they wanted authorization for a $14.00 helicoil kit to retap and thread the plug. Very good since I told them I wanted to preauthorize any work or parts but I was very imopressed that they actually did so since no mechanic has ever done that. especially on such a cheap item (extra star for this).\n\nWhen the end of the day they said they didn't have the proper tools to check the ac fan motor or adjust the oddball fuel injection system but they did the complete checkout and found several major repair ityems in need of being done now or in the very near future and quoted me a written estimate for all needed work which I will use to get a second opinion at a German specialty shop.\n\nThe facility is as neat and clean as a dentist's office and both Staff members I dealt with were very helpful, informative and polite. I won't take my car back since they aren't equipped  for some of the work this  vintage Mercedes needs now (frost plugs, fuel injection and ac fan) but I will go to them for work they can do like oil changes, radiator/coolant flushes, tranny service and brakes.\n\nI live one block away and they are good but I have a 21 year old car that is also a fairly rare model (300CE). They are located on the morning drive side of 16th Street and open at 7:00am and close at 5:30pm.", "business_id": "uKNp1tdMEibbriPE9bhZKg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UsShQth4ThCaxi5rvxGRKA", "review_id": "1KUh_RUq-ltyYZ6QU-Bz5A", "text": "I love Martin's Auto Repair!!!\n\nI originally went to Martin's when I first moved to Phoenix and my car was overheating non-stop in the summer. I made the mistake of going to the dealership first (I have a Nissan Xterra) and was quoted an outrageous price of $4000+ to not only fix the overheating problem but to fix everything else wrong with my car. Considering my car is 10 years old and only worth about $4000, I was in quite a bit of a pickle. Then, my step dad recommended I look at Garagefly.com and find a trusted auto repair shop. I found Martins and went with them because everyone rated them 5/5 and there wasn't a single bad review. \n\nI took in my car and told them about my experience at the dealership (which was ABC Nissan, by the way!) and after doing a thorough inspection of my car, they were able to fix the problem for less than $350!!! They also gave me a report of everything else they found and gave me a timeline on when the repairs should be done. Now I go to Martin's for my oil changes and usually check an item off my \"needs to be done\" list while my car is there.\n\nThe staff is super friendly and they get you in and out quickly. Couldn't have better things to say about them. They literally saved me thousands of dollars!!!", "business_id": "uKNp1tdMEibbriPE9bhZKg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WzT1iB5k73t-7NYWG7Rcuw", "review_id": "I5x9EupzkFar8X3I7DvCWA", "text": "I have been taking my automobiles to Martin's for about 3 years now and I have never had a complaint. The shop is always very clean, even the exterior of the shop is clean, a rarity among auto shops in my experience. The staff is extremely courteous and helpful and they are always up front and honest with me.  Plus they are a local family owned business that has been around for 40+ years in the valley.\n\nI honestly could not say enough good things about this shop.  They have saved me a lot of money of the years.  Just try them once. You won't regret it.", "business_id": "uKNp1tdMEibbriPE9bhZKg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "objFz7l7RnsISeqnMwWJlA", "review_id": "XQcfYzzUNIGyiG3VKF_rog", "text": "Ladies, what a deal!! I needed an oil change and being new to living downtown, I wanted to find an honest place that wasn't going to try and upsale me.  I didn't have any other transportation and I also wanted get a manicure down the street.  They were so nice, Martin's took me to the nail salon and picked me up when I was finished while they serviced my honda.  And they gave my car a clean bill of health, which really impressed me because it wouldn't have been hard to take advantage.  Great service, honest, and willing to go the extra mile.  BTW, I got my nails and toes done at Top Design Nails, only 1 mile or so north of Martins.  What a great deal, change your oil and treat yourself to a manicure at the same time...that's the kind of multi-tasking I like!!", "business_id": "uKNp1tdMEibbriPE9bhZKg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cvWvdoRkhIZIk_qRFk4DLw", "review_id": "OGYr5lgaKGPjhINWnJNj2A", "text": "Martin's Auto Repair is by far the best mechanic shop in the Valley.  Dave Martin, owner, and his entire staff are dedicated to creating a positive and honest customer experience.  I've been a customer for the past 3 years, and have no complaints.  \n\nThey have never tried to push repairs that weren't warranted, which is a big concern as a woman.  Also, they stand by their warranties 100%...which is equally important.  I trust Martin's Auto, and they've always done a great job.  This is my go-to auto mechanic.", "business_id": "uKNp1tdMEibbriPE9bhZKg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "J3I2NClEbD1Xr8lOdjxlqQ", "review_id": "sWJpLtg7g7_py4L5gHdSiw", "text": "I came to Martins a few years ago after getting a quote from a Midas shop to fix my front-end problems.  $2000 at Midas, turned into a couple of hundred at Martins.  As has been said, clean, professional and trustworthy.  Did I say Trustworthy?  My last visit, I was thinking \"Ok\", this will be it, the front-end is shaking and I know it's gonna be pricey.  NOT.  Once again, they came through with the right fix that didn't cost me an arm and a leg.  I hope they stay around for a long time, because I'm not going anywhere else.", "business_id": "uKNp1tdMEibbriPE9bhZKg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aOFGoRqStaoxiTnnN0liWQ", "review_id": "UHtK7DPRcWdNO1ckpWx11Q", "text": "Martin's auto Repair NOT THAT GREAT!\n\nYELP REVIEWS ON MARTIN'S AUTO - SO POSITIVE, \nBUT THAT'S NOT MY EXPERIENCE\n\n I called Martin's and a guy asked to call me back.  He had time to research my question, what will an oil change cost?  He called me back and said, \"oil change, with oil weight and model specified, $35.  He told me it would take 30-60 minutes and it would cost $35.  But they took two hours and charged \"$55\".  \n\nI won't/can't dispute the very positive reviews, their lengthy history, hell, these are the actual reviews that led me here.  My experience?  I was overcharged by 57%.  FIFTY SEVEN PERCENT!\n\nAs I complained, the owner, I assume he was the owner, came out but there was no give: the bill; was the bill. \n\nListen, this was a $55 oil change vs the promised $35 oil change.  It was handled.  But I did my research, I called around, I read all the feel-good reviews Martin's had and they still shived me.\n\nMY ADVICE?  BE CAREFUL WITH MARTIN'S.  I DID NOT FIND THEM TO BE THE RELIABLE, LOVABLE NEIGHBORHOOD-AUTOGUYS.  \n\nTHEY OVERCHARGED ME AND KEPT ME WAITING.", "business_id": "uKNp1tdMEibbriPE9bhZKg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kvBcEmrcMAdxA31A3dhYfw", "review_id": "I4iGvbevisBhe7uiZUfU_g", "text": "I found these guys on yelp and have been very satisfied with the service.  The office is clean, organized and friendly.  I needed a ride home after dropping my car off, and they provided shuttle services and even picked me up from work when my car was ready.\nMy brakes were squeaking noise, and I couldn't tolerate the sound.  I was on the verge of going insane.  They fixed my brake, and found out what was causing the noise (brake pads, and calipers were installed wrong). They were good at communicating and honest throughout the entire process.   The price was fair for the time and efforts.\nI just left the shop and my brakes are now working like new... and another auto-shop may have elected to do an entire brake job.\n\nI will definitely be bringing my car back here for future service.", "business_id": "uKNp1tdMEibbriPE9bhZKg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZiSL-0G_x7fclCHAQjra4A", "review_id": "qqCk-pSt6LQakGjfo4nngw", "text": "I met the owner at a Local First Arizona event and love that they are a neighborhood shop that takes pride in their workmanship and customer service. The shop and waiting area is clean, they return calls immediately and I really trust that my car is in good hands. If you want to get your car fixed by an honest and trustworthy mechanic, I would give these guys a call. :D", "business_id": "uKNp1tdMEibbriPE9bhZKg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XnZkcl4rek18mgQGx9IvIw", "review_id": "VbXDIa9x_yt4YXXqC2uP7Q", "text": "Went for an oil change today and the service was amazing! They offered to drive me to work, showed me where the coffee was, and gave a great run down on the prices for things that I needed work on my car. Next time my car breaks down, I know exactly who to call!!", "business_id": "uKNp1tdMEibbriPE9bhZKg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1iPwphO6qyB3cYgfljvzlQ", "review_id": "x_f5fZ07ifUMcY4ynLTfXA", "text": "Wish I could have wrote a better review about this place. The mechanic i spoke with Was a nice guy an i felt confident the work would be quick and easy. I had some repairs on my truck. I was expecting it to take a couple of days and was expecting to spend up to a grand. The work was done and the vehicle passed emissions. BUT, within a day of getting the vehicle back the check engine light came on and now my a/c does not work. I popped the hood to see about the battery (as it was suppose to be replaced, it was) and under the hood there were bolts sitting on the side by the battery. I have no idea if they belong to my vehicle. There was also a rag tucked on the other side of the hood. The plastic cover on my neg. battery cable was sitting by the valve cover instead of being put back on or discarded. And the wiring harness which was accessed during the repair was not rewrapped and the wire that was worked on was completely exposed. I wanted to take the truck back but I was pretty soured on the lack of care for the work that was done. I will keep looking for a mechanic that gives me more bang for my buck.", "business_id": "uKNp1tdMEibbriPE9bhZKg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 9, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "J3I2NClEbD1Xr8lOdjxlqQ", "review_id": "U1sg_F8lgBp5P4mTKdQnXA", "text": "quick update - I still trust Martins.  They work on all my family's vehicles, from my MIL's RV to my daughters Sentra.  Martins does good, honest work and stands behind what they do.  They are not afraid to give me advice and help me understand the things I can do myself and the things I should leave to a pro - and they don't mind that I am not afraid to work :-)\n\nCustomer for life?  you betcha.", "business_id": "uKNp1tdMEibbriPE9bhZKg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pe5EGURDUNVFco9pGcUHJg", "review_id": "8lk7mGx8sqs6qaq_XWiE5w", "text": "Earlier this week, I came back to my parked car and it had left me a nice present in the form of an anti-freeze puddle on the ground (in other words, my car was heavily leaking green liquid) -_-\n\nMe being still relatively new to Phoenix, I didn't know where to turn to first. So of course, I turned to Yelp. I read all of the good reviews on here and was willing to give these guys a shot, much to the dismay of my father who said I should have went to the dealership. Plus, they were able to take me in on such short notice, and I support small business. \n\nThe price they quoted me to replace my leaking Water Pump Hose was well under what i expected, and they were able to finish it rather quickly. I was late to work still, but for being a walk in customer, a half hour late to work was well worth it. The shop was clean, people were friendly, I didn't feel pressured at all, and no one tried to upsell me (I'm in sales, its quite annoying). Excellent, Professional work environment\n\nI got my car fixed on a Monday. It's Friday today, and I open my mail box to see a hand written Thank You post card from these guys saying they appreciate my business. Never have I ever received a post card from ANY company, let alone an Auto Shop saying thank you. Normally, I'm not one for the cheesy and fake customer service routines, but this was real and genuine. I will definitely be coming back for all my maintenance needs, and i would highly recommend them to anyone", "business_id": "uKNp1tdMEibbriPE9bhZKg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3IvLtjTkLs_B1FexZwHkRQ", "review_id": "oeONvjnbrbe0A_xaDad_Uw", "text": "I have gone here for a few years and they do a good job every time. They have also saved my butt more than once...one time my drive shaft broke on the day before we were to leave on a road tip. Dave at Martins got right on it as squeezed me in to make sure we had a car for our trip. That is typical of the service one gets here.\n\n I've also had them tell me NOT to repair a car (yes, it was a tad dilapidated.) How's that for honesty!  Rather than make $ on a repair, he told me a better use of my money would be to find another used car.   I'm a loyal customer and you will be too once you've been here.", "business_id": "uKNp1tdMEibbriPE9bhZKg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vliAJpHltPo-SL6tGz5A3g", "review_id": "0AqgnzUv-0Jq7O8F7d_LGw", "text": "David and Glenn are really good guys. Hard to find people to trust in a 'big' city. Was recommended by someone I trusted greatly and have been a regular there with three different cars for two and a half years. Will do good honest work and not charge you for services you don't request. Glenn will often put together a list of things that can be done to better the car, but never push me to get a sale, honestly recommends needed repairs but respects my budget and time. They even offer rides when you need them. They will pick you up too. Other mechanics are real friendly too. Do yourself a favor, relax and give em a call.", "business_id": "uKNp1tdMEibbriPE9bhZKg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ne84WI_yKuxf89q3DGgQpw", "review_id": "ymBQc8HHgUT1ssMFLyfRQQ", "text": "I was looking for an honest mechanic and found even more than I was expecting here.  I was quoted a price at another garage for 100$ more and didn't really have a great vibe about the guy. I did a random Internet search for 'honest mechanic' in Phoenix and \nGoogle serendipitously brought me to Martin's Yelp page.  I called and spoke with Glen there and they were able to get my vehicle in the next day.  They gave me a fair quote and a helpful list of maintenance items to be aware of for the future if I chose to repair them.  Everyone that I spoke with here was really kind, personable, and knowledgeable.  This is a great business and I would hands down recommend it to anyone and will continue to come here for other repairs.  Hopefully, I won't be needing that many though:).", "business_id": "uKNp1tdMEibbriPE9bhZKg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "x0r-IamYgKMgF3v7tJ_PTg", "review_id": "D4MrmFDSRKTzk4jjr77BAw", "text": "I can't say enough good things about Martin's-I first found them through yelp reviews when I desperately needed brakes on my saturn. they were helpful, reasonable, and had them done the same day. recently, I brought my car in again  last week to get it in shape to pass emissions-my tags were seriously expired and the check engine light had been on for a few months. glen kept me informed on everything that needed to be done, had the needed part rush delivered, got me a temporary tag, AND took my car down to emissions for me. it of course passed and my 10 year old car runs better than ever! i would recommend them to anyone needing a reliable, knowledgeable, and reasonably priced mechanic", "business_id": "uKNp1tdMEibbriPE9bhZKg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bjguHKO3WI9svOj1XYcQ6w", "review_id": "HZV9VkYirXiH7yIKv60xgQ", "text": "Service is always top notch, everyone is always very professional and friendly. I don't live far - so I'm always able to get a ride to or from the shop.    I trust them and they do good work.  What more can you ask for.", "business_id": "uKNp1tdMEibbriPE9bhZKg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZJAYnSbP6-38rKCxcNZIGg", "review_id": "OJPpLMiKaWl8VM3XA7J5IA", "text": "Few things in life are more exciting and fulfilling than finding your first love, winning the lottery, or discovering a trust-worthy mechanic who goes above and beyond for you.\n\nDave and Glenn were so helpful to me when I brought my car in for maintenance repairs. Understanding that I was on a budget, they helped make recommendations that were most important for safety first, and why. There was absolutely no pressure to do any of the work, so I can tell they weren't putting their interests before mine.\n\nThey even provided a loaner car for me so I can get to and from work!\n\nAfter the work is done, they walked me through everything that was repaired/replaced. They ran tests several times throughout the day to make sure the repairs were up to their standards.\n\nThese guys will become your friends, and you'll come to trust no one else because they earn it.\n\nBest part? They always leave a cute little treat for you in your car when you come to pick it up. How can you not leave with a smile?", "business_id": "uKNp1tdMEibbriPE9bhZKg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bF17WkXc_Fdj1Ems2C0eeg", "review_id": "5cLO-jYQy5IXJGbJ9KcnKw", "text": "I was looking for a close place in my neighborhood for honest reasonable auto mechanic and I'm so glad I found Martin's! I have a 2009 Honda CRV & have taken my car twice for service.  \nGreat customer service,  competitive prices, & they can also give you a ride home or work.", "business_id": "uKNp1tdMEibbriPE9bhZKg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "6hRKotVFPYL7Ci0hipN9Eg", "review_id": "SIl1X_DYa5l9mFa43Brs9Q", "text": "Copenhagen rocks. I had the pleasure of stopping by the store about a dozen or so times over the past few weeks to redo my entryway and living room, top to bottom, and could not be more pleased. Of course I spent way too much money, but the selection and quality of furniture they have is quite impressive. I actually prefer this store to the North Scottsdale one, as I found the service and prices to be better.", "business_id": "qRllNpkNjFFj7sPlQkV1mg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "THYIqfnLV54VZ_v2hCfq2Q", "review_id": "EPhMiQduoAorFbuOFwQjUg", "text": "I was looking for a new bed frame for my new residence.  I previously purchased an Amisco bed which I've had for 8 years now, and they still sell the Newton model there today.  I was wanting something a bit different that they didn't have in stock.  I priced it at the Denmarket and then checked online.  I had spoken with the manager Mary at the time of my pricing.  I looked online and found it cheaper through an online competitor.  Due to the economy I figured I would give Copenhagen the opportunity to compete.  I mentioned the price the competitor was giving and the free shipping and Mary had given me 10% off with free shipping to match the competitor.  She told me it would take about 4-6 weeks for my special order that I wanted and it was just a couple days over.  The furniture delivery occurred today, and Josh was very friendly and attentive.  The bed turned out perfectly.  There was only one small glitch and that was they delivery staff forgot to leave the assembly directions for the bed as it is a platform bed and a bit different to put together.  I called the warehouse and they told me they could send me the assembly directions on the mail.  Copenhagen, you're a hit!  If I ever need another Amisco brand bed, you're first on my list.", "business_id": "qRllNpkNjFFj7sPlQkV1mg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "V-nud87aW-U4hzPnDVkg2Q", "text": "I love this place!  I brought my first couches from them for our new house.  After 5 years the main couch, finally gave out.  Everyday use of us and the dogs.  We still have 1 two seat sofa that became the dogs' sofa now.  I am now back for maybe a dinner set, a new couch, or anything else I see... LOL!  Yes, they are pricey but the pieces are quality stuff.\n\nFYI, they custom ordered our couches from Italy (we picked the heavier material and the color)...", "business_id": "qRllNpkNjFFj7sPlQkV1mg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D5J4mKahKvUBJUTWanZwdA", "review_id": "yLwlu68__F0bdf-oiAb1wQ", "text": "Copenhagen was a great find. Even though we have seen it about 100 times driving up and down Camelback. Best selection of sofas we have seen to date. Great selection of contemporary classics and Natuzzi.\n\nThey also have a more affordable section called Denmark. We finally found our sofa and chair! Great price and the service was the perfect combination of helpful and respectful of our space. \n\nWe will shop here first for all of our home furnishings!", "business_id": "qRllNpkNjFFj7sPlQkV1mg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5hIcclyqd9yelg2BlsiXBg", "review_id": "7fyYxF0hbJ6gSjuWVUOAsA", "text": "On an incredible furniture hunt these last few weeks for a couch we searched high and low, east valley to west valley, central Phoenix to north Scottsdale and even online then finally we found a wonderful collection of comfy great made furniture.  We had specifics and yes our taste comes into play which is why I was hesitant about going to Copenhagen. I really had in mind that Copenhagen was going to be overly priced and way too modern for my taste.  I was wrong.  It definitely is modern but they offer pieces that have a great balance with modern and semi traditional.  Their leather choices are fantastic from color to grade.  On top of that, the service was phenomenal.  The sales people were not pushy at all and when we were ready to work with someone she was extremely knowledgeable and patient with all our questions and concerns.  I would most certainly recommend this place for their selection, service and quality.  One warning:  some pieces can take up to 4 months to get!  UGH!  So if you're thinking of buying something in the near future, start to look sooner than later.", "business_id": "qRllNpkNjFFj7sPlQkV1mg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nlYQEna2Le01oaiYtSArPQ", "review_id": "OdPcKEECNbNvxWAjg7Qslg", "text": "If you're not Caucasian don't anticipate getting service, but do anticipate getting dirty looks by the employees, and other Caucasian shoppers.  Someone should tell the associates', and the overall company that people of color's money is just as good as Caucasian's. Perhaps this store would benefit from \"Sensitivity & Diversity\" traning.  It is so rude to not welcome EVERYONE to your store, and to not treat all those who enter your store with the same level of respect, and willingness to assist as the last regardless of their skin color. I'll spend my hard earned money else where thank you.", "business_id": "qRllNpkNjFFj7sPlQkV1mg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W_R-gVF8OHNrIhtmyhDnyg", "review_id": "5Gv78SERDtmUCe2mS_aZcw", "text": "I think half our furniture in our house is from Copenhagen. Great style innovative designs and very contemporary. Always adds as a center piece on each room. The one set back is the quality of materials have seem to have declined over the years. Majority use to be solid wood, now it is mostly laminate partical board. There are some items that are built very solid, just make sure you inspect the entire item.", "business_id": "qRllNpkNjFFj7sPlQkV1mg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "W_7aQXf0uC4GKvte4tlewA", "review_id": "Iczngl7-uLwp6Jm3npOe6g", "text": "I loved all the furniture here.  \n\nI didn't feel pressured at any point and everyone was very polite.  While I didn't buy anything today there is a strong chance I'll be going back here often in the future.", "business_id": "qRllNpkNjFFj7sPlQkV1mg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2hXL2ExBsgjJNpm6BJy0lg", "review_id": "4f9aubqboPwDq6KT_r-Ggg", "text": "If I could furnish my whole house in Copenhagen, I would!\nMy husband and I frequent this location often, and are slowly but surely starting to fill our home with Copenhagen furniture. The store is clean and well laid out, and the staff is always very friendly, helpful, and nice (unlike Scottsdale)!  The products are extremely high quality, and every so often they have some amazing discounts.\n\nIf you like modern European style furniture, this one of the few places in AZ that you can get it.", "business_id": "qRllNpkNjFFj7sPlQkV1mg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZUx-B52hGRhmeUDVukmjrg", "review_id": "vBSSVGFEsRXyuA_LVCWajQ", "text": "I love this store. It's always a fun treat when I find myself with the time to stop in. The sales staff are super friendly and not at all pushy. They have a wide selection of quality, modern decor. I would love to decorate my whole home with Copenhagen pieces...if only I could afford to. Maybe someday!", "business_id": "qRllNpkNjFFj7sPlQkV1mg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "MDd0dEl3WLTjY0Q52chzug", "text": "Spent more with them over the years than I care to remember. Always good selection and service. Something for almost any budget, provided you're willing to walk next door to the lower-range Denmarket subsidiary. It's the first place I think of shopping for furniture because whenever I've tried someplace else, something has happened. \n\nGet on their mailing list for their annual (or semi-annual) warehouse sale. I've found some good stuff there with slight wear or needing just minor reconditioning.", "business_id": "qRllNpkNjFFj7sPlQkV1mg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lweKA26bxv4o_5rsqLmCJw", "review_id": "-IGfL6Q5yhU2oIqBshp3Gw", "text": "I have been purchasing furniture here and in Denmarket since I was a teenager.  I have always been supremely satisfied with my peices and I have never had buyers remorse. The furniture I buy here always lasts years longer than furniture purchased elsewhere like Ashley or other chain stores.  I've purchased everything from small accesories like lamps and ottomans to larger peices like sofas and beds.  My mother and family all shop here as well, and as African Americans we have never felt uncomfortable or looked down upon as another poster experienced.   Maybe we have just been lucky, idk.  My only gripe is that they closed Denmarket and incorporated it into the larger store.   This makes it more difficult when you want to save some cash and focus on high-quality, lower-cost versions of the legit higher end Copenhagen peices.  There is nothing worse than falling in love with a sofa and seeing that is is $3,500 rather than the $800 you want to spend!!!  Regardless, the wide range if prices and styles coupled with the courteous, knowledgeable staff makes this my go-to furniture store.", "business_id": "qRllNpkNjFFj7sPlQkV1mg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GnLW0116uCkllWMF5L2-cg", "review_id": "tYK9r3nXaQqAnIFCob-zKQ", "text": "My wife and I are serial home renovators and share a passion for design and architecture.  She is an artist and teacher and I am an entrepreneur.  We are in our early 30s; she looks 21 or so, and I have a pretty substantial beard,  \n\nWe were in Copenhagen today for the umpteenth time looking for a couple very specific pieces.  It was at least 15 minutes until were greeted and weren't offered help when someone actually muttered something in our direction.  Usually I  prefer to shop on my own, but was particularly annoyed today for whatever reason.  Our solace lies in the $6k we spent at Restoration Hardware today; they were rockstars!\n\nDon't judge a book by its cover, Copenhagen employees!", "business_id": "qRllNpkNjFFj7sPlQkV1mg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OJ4FQEvd2h8QXCMHwCostg", "review_id": "RKfzmAyhL-09bQQ6-z4v1A", "text": "My work truck is a 1991 Dodge turbo diesel, and Napa is the place to get Dodge parts.  This store is well stocked, reasonably priced, and I have found decent sales here on essentials like motor oil.\n\nWhen you drive an old truck, sometimes it is hard to get parts, but luckily Dodge Cummins run forever, so as long as I keep it maintained it'll run, and Napa is my Dodge parts gettin' spot.\n\nGit er done.", "business_id": "plSOOdrHxoRV_tD7uGkSoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aSKH64jGqBA4mPtdBsHwow", "review_id": "yYUKiAq15b2EMmR_d6ga4A", "text": "I called this auto shop to see if they had a part and could help install it and the gentleman on the phone said sure, if they weren't busy.  I made it clear that I would pay for the assistance.  When I got there, I dealt with another gentleman who laughed at me when I asked if they could help me install the part.  If anyone could recommend a female friendly auto place, please pass the suggestion along.  I did not feel like I was helped here at all.", "business_id": "plSOOdrHxoRV_tD7uGkSoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "onCVo3jNuKsSk8HcpDE1sQ", "review_id": "MCgtOrEgH2QII3RsmM-y7Q", "text": "Wonderful service, lots of help available for girls like me who have NO CLUE.....import parts without dealership prices are a gift from the heavens!", "business_id": "plSOOdrHxoRV_tD7uGkSoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 25, "useful": 16, "cool": 17}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "KxXLYNBVnx54Ff3GYRmqzw", "text": "After spending time at IKEA and Linen N Things, we went mattress shopping. Not the most exciting piece of furniture in the house. Well, not until you get it home...wink, wink! The showroom is a sea of off white cushy rectangular sleeping slabs. Everything looks the same. Try this one. How 'bout this one. This, is our premier mattress. Really? My backside must be numb (insert joke here), cuz they all kinda felt the same. When the salesperson told me I was lying on a $2,200 mattress, I sprang from the bed as if I'd heard some clatter and got outta bed to see what was the matter. We settled on a less expensive version and have been peacefully sleeping ever since. Well. Except for my freight train snoring apparently. But I'll yelp about that later. The salesperson was a good sport as The Culinary Comedian and his fashion designer boyfriend were cracking up and cracking jokes as we lay, man to man, on beds all over the showroom. Plenty of eyes wandered our way when we attempted to spoon each other. You gotta test it out. That's what the salesperson said. Finally, after a day of spending thousands of dollars you get that final pre sign on the dot question. Mattress cover for $99? Uh, no. Thanks though. Well if you spill or tear it or a meteor lands on it, the warranty is null and void. Still,  no. But thank you. It also prevents bed bugs and bed mites. SOLD! You should have mentioned that first buster. Sleep America. Where Gay America (and you other people) Go To Sleep!", "business_id": "AGfZlDg9IeajHP5Rj1RpMA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BkmIUgwHg_5TCkJbdMEiJQ", "review_id": "x7T_Qk3NW9aTIHXpFLDwjQ", "text": "This is a very mixed review for me.   I had a great experience shopping at Sleep America, the salesman was low pressure and quite friendly.  I made a mattress selection and after the 30 days, I still hadn't had a full nights sleep.  Thankfully, they offer a sleep guarantee and I was able to take the sleepless mattress back and go back to Tempurpedic. I now rest easily on my king size piece of heaven.  \nWhy only one star???  I used their 0% financing for 24 months option, in which Sleep America has an arrangement with CitiFinancial services.  I can only say this, if you're not paying cash or using your own credit, STAY AWAY!!! CitiFinancial Services will not send you contract documents and say that you got them, the will hit you with fees and late fees, even when you pay on THEIR website before it's due.   And when you call to dispute it, you get someone from a foreign country who doesn't have a firm grasp of the English language, therefore, they don't understand that if you make a payment BEFORE your due date, that it is not late.  \nI'm going to pay this off right now and be done with CitiFinancial for good.  At least I'll be able to sleep good at night knowing I did the right thing and that I got a great mattress for a fair price.", "business_id": "AGfZlDg9IeajHP5Rj1RpMA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0dgQa81w5it1PMpGpC_L0A", "review_id": "jVSyShfK6Gv1AVLe54b7pg", "text": "I arrived mid-day, with one goal in mind - buying a new mattress for the guest room.  This should have been a very quick purchase, since I pretty much knew exactly what I wanted.  Unfortunately, the salesperson didn't even bother to acknowledge my presence for over 5 minutes.  Finally, I got a quick \"hi\", and he went back to his other customer.  I walked up and down every aisle in the store, waiting, waiting, waiting, while he walked them from bed to bed while they tried laying on each one.  Seriously? I could have chosen and paid for my bed in the amount of time it took them to try out just one!  Someone needs to instruct him on handling multiple customers at once.  Two isn't really that many! Since the salesman was clearly more interested in serving them, I left and bought my bed at Mattress Firm instead.", "business_id": "AGfZlDg9IeajHP5Rj1RpMA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1GL8b9uNkrk3Udq5gSIIFA", "review_id": "AMaKgwK7ip5Z5UL7XDM-vg", "text": "We all know mattress shopping can be a bit of a pain, unless we know exactly what we want, which i didn't!  After laying on a few, I asked for a recommendation - and got a great one!  They had a $2500 mattress on sale for $800.  While it was more pricey than I had originally planned, the mattress came with a 20 year warranty, and he threw in a free bed frame,. as well as an excellent mattress pad with a 10 year warranty.  Plus the mattress is incredibly comfy, which was necessary for me since I fractured my back a few months ago and was having a hard time finding something that worked well with my back issues.  Thx Sleep America!", "business_id": "AGfZlDg9IeajHP5Rj1RpMA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hHsj8MvH-vIQ1LFVA-4Wxw", "review_id": "lCp8yM0C6qj3QpGlZnEfNA", "text": "About 7 years ago I purchased one of their mix-n-match 99.00 deals for my spare bedroom! After the set-up, I noticed that the box spring was completely made of cardboard!! The mattress was not much better and the WHOLE thing was thrown out in about 6 months! Well, I figured, you get what you paid for..my bad!! About 9 months ago I was back at Sleep America....thinking it was my mistake the last time...this time I spent almost 900.00 for a queen set for my teenage son. Every morning I have noticed a really funny sound when he is getting out of bed, and low and behold ...the box spring is CARDBOARD!!! MY BAD AGAIN for not inspecting, but I feel SOOO CHEATED!!! The mattress isn't that great either!! I will be replacing shortly and I can ASSURE you that I will NEVER step foor in a Sleep America again!! ughhh..BTW...it was not at this store...the store I purchased from was in Gilbert and is no longer there!", "business_id": "AGfZlDg9IeajHP5Rj1RpMA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XTGmk4xvly7ewj5O9z0ccw", "review_id": "SGRohkUtZBHU68zIIrB0RA", "text": "We purchased a high end mattress that was delivered on May 30, 2011. It has become very uncomfortable to sleep on it and the concern to make it right is non-existent at this point. They have received a report from Integrated Bedding Group but so far have failed to acknowledge that report. One of their reps told me that just because it was uncomfortable didn't mean it was defective. They tell you to shop local so you would think they would care about satisfying a customer. Never again will I shop there!", "business_id": "AGfZlDg9IeajHP5Rj1RpMA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "NaV3fSQe_il4XjIjfPm8Vw", "review_id": "CHF4yl3qW1tjDTZhD3IMmQ", "text": "My husband and I walked into the 19th Ave Christown Mall location with no idea what we wanted in a mattress.  All we knew was we had to get off of the one we were on.  Our salesman Marc (Uncle Marc) was fabulous.  Not only was he super friendly and quite knowledgable of their products but he went way above and beyond the call of duty for us.  We are now sleeping so soundly and we absolutely love our squishy pillows!  If anyone in the Phoenix area is in search of a new mattress, we highly reccomend Marc at the Christown Mall on 19th Ave and Bethany Home Rd.  Tell him Sonja and Jay from Lynn and Danvers sent you!", "business_id": "AGfZlDg9IeajHP5Rj1RpMA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eW3-ObGbg_SrjN5Kk3Lz-Q", "review_id": "Cr80rpaPsz3sPkv-THo2jQ", "text": "Very poor customer service. Apparently when you only have one customer sitting at your computer is more important. In addition, very rude sales person who must assume they are the only mattress provider in Phoenix. Needless to say we walked out from what could have been an easy sale and I rather go spend my money elsewhere.", "business_id": "AGfZlDg9IeajHP5Rj1RpMA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k3wv0bv0qMQ5iS3Q9vguHA", "review_id": "4XbxsYVFv_kUMgFyiQz4Hw", "text": "Took my car into the dealership for warranty work and found out I needed new front brakes and rotors.  The cost?  $800.  No thanks!  So I shopped around for a service shop that works on German cars and found Auto Europa.  They offered the best price (half of what my dealership wanted), and the service was great!  The staff was super nice and didn't treat me like a \"dumb woman.\" Instead, they explained everything that was to be done to my car and I felt comfortable with the work they did.  The only downside is they don't offer shuttle service like some of the other places I called, but since they weren't too far from my office I didn't mind.", "business_id": "3jBkt2zeO1t0mUUBJMzTJg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vavNK2thEATt_5TDX5llsA", "review_id": "zeyhLDmTfSWO8HsprgvF5g", "text": "Okay yes this is my second auto shop review and yes I'm a girlie girl, but a good body shop and great mechanic are priceless tokens!! And when I had a BMW the guys at Auto Europa were my best friends :) (to put it in perspective, I was in a first name basis with the owner!!).  If you've owned a beamer you know how insane the maintenance and repairs can be (you've been warned if not!), and having a trustworthy, affordable shop is like finding the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.  So here you are grasshoppers, my secret to Euro-car repair bliss :)", "business_id": "3jBkt2zeO1t0mUUBJMzTJg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g9lf21-BUkdCGe2wA_tANw", "review_id": "xRJZEyO7LnbyOCgoenxJYA", "text": "I took my BMW here because the dealership I purchased it from (used) took it here to have an oil leak repaired.  First off, the oil leak was \"repaired\" only to find out later that it really wasn't.  Turns out there was a slit (cut) in the valve cover gasket, which either occurred when this shop put the part in, or they purchased it with the defect, but either way, the problem was missed on their part, which tells me they do not pay attention to detail.  \n\nSo, when we noticed the leak was still an issue, it was under warranty through this shop for the original work, so I took it back.  I spent a few hours waiting since I live in the far east valley, they did repair it, however later that day my \"service engine\" light came on, then went off.  A few days later, I parked my car, turned it off, and went to start it again after picking up my mail, and the car would not start.  Thankfully, my husband is a mechanic (the only reason he did not fix the oil leak the 2nd time around was because it was under warranty), we towed my vehicle back to my house, which was only down the road, but it was dead.  Come to find out, the cam positioning sensor had not been plugged back into the vehicle all the way, which is what tripped my \"service engine\" light a couple of days before, and once it became looser over the course of driving the vehicle, the vehicle finally wouldn't start.  My husband plugged this in completely (like it should have been doen at the shop after fixing the oil leak), and there have been zero issues since.\n\nNow, I'm not sure if this shop did this on purpose, or if they just do not pay attention to detail very well.  But, given that something as simple as an oil leak required TWO visits due to a part that they either didn't notice was defective or they messed up themselves, and then they did not finish putting the vehicle back together when they were finished, I am not very happy.  On top of it, I had to have my vehicle towed (thank goodness for towing on my insurance!), and had to deal with a dead vehicle when my school aged son, and I were both sick at the time.\n\nI would NEVER recommend this shop to anyone, I will never ever go back, and I also intend on notifying the dealership I purchased my vehicle from of the issues in the hopes that they choose another BMW shop in the future to service any used BMW's that come onto their lot.  What a complete and utter nightmare.", "business_id": "3jBkt2zeO1t0mUUBJMzTJg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mbgppRfYH0kC7p7X2VPcGg", "review_id": "qa_YberEk5mDAKkSecEJOQ", "text": "If I could give negative stars I would. One of the used car salesman hit me with one of their cars. After being cited by Phoenix PD, he proceeded to lie about who owned the car and what insurance was responsible. Later, after finding out that Auto-Europa actually owned the car and was responsible I tried calling to get insurance information. I spoke with Jason who was rude and dismissive and refused to give me any info so now I have to hire an attorney to file a civil suit. If this salesman Joseph Pratt and the owner/manager Jason are any indication of the type of service and sales it's my duty to warn everyone of their scumbag practices.", "business_id": "3jBkt2zeO1t0mUUBJMzTJg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2TkNaKKwkkmMqfQWfym1vw", "review_id": "Hw1EcZvqXqOqdvjvdAt5mg", "text": "Recently purchased a car here. Thought it would be decent, due to average reviews and featured on an app I downloaded for recommended dealers. By far not the best experience. They will tell you what you want to hear during the dealing process, and then make all sorts of excuses not to follow through with promises. \n\nHave had issues with the car, drivers window quit working, so they told us to let the guy who was replacing the windshield know. We did, the guy fixed it, we were on our way. \n\nCame time to make our first payment, which they told us wasn't due for another two weeks, and then a few days later was supposedly due and late, and informed us that we owe them now for the drivers side window. And since we were late, it \"threw up red flags\" for them. Really?! So not coming through on your cheap little 500 mile warranty didn't throw up \"red flags\" for us as consumers? Whatever.  \n\nThese people are very shady. Do not let the initial welcoming manner fool you. They are money sharks and will not help you whatsoever in good faith. Shop around and stay away from them. The only reason we didn't give the car back is the 1000 dollars we had already paid. We are just going to go to our regular mechanic now, and deal with them as less as possible.\n\nTo add fuel to the fire, the car blew a head gasket a month after we bought it. They want $2600 to fix it, and will not do anything in good faith. Waste of a lot of money $1700 to be exact (down payment, first month worth of payments and all the towing)... Words of advise...STAY AWAY FROM THESE PEOPLE. There are way better dealers in the valley that will help you. We now have to save up for another down payment for a different car. They can eat s**t.", "business_id": "3jBkt2zeO1t0mUUBJMzTJg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "GnZWh25MyJD1d5FMKl3QmA", "review_id": "Xi5OM6qeClEQ8kS2fGFsxA", "text": "Above and Beyond Service  \nOne morning I ordered an Americano, and when I got to the counter to pick up my drink, I realized that I forgot to order the piadini I had wanted, and the line was too long to go back through. The barista must have noticed my heavy sigh, asked what was wrong, and I explained.  She stepped away from the coffee machine and returned minutes later with a piadini \"take care of it next time and have a great day\" she said.  Wow.  That has NEVER happened to me anywhere!  (I did pay for it the next time).  \n\nA couple  weeks ago, I ordered an Americano and piadini at the drive thru (yes, I can be a creature of habit), and when I got to the window they told me the total I owed  - it was so low that I said \"you must have forgotten my piadini\"  They had the piadini ready for me but had not rung it up, so they told me it was on the house.  Wow.  \n\nEarlier this evening I stopped in for a coffee and as always received quick, friendly and professional service.  Many other Starbucks are staffed by teenagers about as excited to serve me as they are to do court-ordered community service.  Not at 16th and Bethany - these people seem genuinely happy I've stoppped in and want me to return.  Kudos to the staff!", "business_id": "mOwAbR9_RgBQuFtr71UtzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IhcTLLWKS6ZiNyIX9oQQPQ", "review_id": "t2M5itxtBiKJ872NR3IHtQ", "text": "Anne W's review is spot-on.  This Starbucks location is always very welcoming both when I go inside and in the drive thru.  Very consistent and dependable when I am in need of a caffiene kick in the butt.", "business_id": "mOwAbR9_RgBQuFtr71UtzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "70RkhiEobIBK4lD8-_jkTQ", "review_id": "edZrR1CzsEYxOw7hHS3DtQ", "text": "This particular location always has a crowd but the wait is never long & I've never experienced a bad drink here :)\n\nThe guy at the drive-thru window saw my dog in the car with me and offered him a \"Pupiccino\" LOL ( whipped cream in a small cup )", "business_id": "mOwAbR9_RgBQuFtr71UtzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d1hFIfZDFQbOIyWNnoqZxA", "review_id": "yUkcDkwkLz-9jWFSUI4bwA", "text": "I am a very frequent Starbucks visitor. Yes, it is a big chain and do prefer to frequent locally owned shops, I go to Starbucks because overall they are generally consistent. I frequently drink chai soy lattes. How difficult could this to be to make. Consistently,  they are terrible at this one particular starbucks. I don't know why. I hope who ever reads this reviews from Starbucks finds out. And if they're not reading this.. \"tisk, tisk\"", "business_id": "mOwAbR9_RgBQuFtr71UtzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uOdEsOgPW48Ky4j8U8CEcw", "review_id": "1HnwaED16ZeY44ogkgfIOw", "text": "5 stars for the wide open spaces! \n\nWe all know that Starbuck's drinks are all standard, pretty much.\nSo when I look at stores I look for the outlets and the tables...I guess also the location.\n\nWhen ever you go into a Starbucks, no matter what location you instantly feel your in a different place...the company's interior design gets me every time, the insistent Feng Shui is just so relaxing and productive. Or maybe its all in my head..ha!\n\nI like this location because of the outlets and the tables...all very accommodating. \n\nI am purest so I don't mess with Carmel frapps or the peppermint mochas...tall coffee or black passion tea for me my coffee artisans of 16th st and BethHome....and let the caffeine pass through my veins...stirring my inner most career ambitions! \n\nl'chaim!    \n\nR\\_", "business_id": "mOwAbR9_RgBQuFtr71UtzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "huE7A2WBkTJTyEr2K8Owzw", "review_id": "vJIiAN3JiPv-PkJcUztz8g", "text": "Love the S-Bux. Would give this place FIVE stars since it does have expanded hours and ample seating accommodations BUT....\n\nParking here is terrible, awkward, and sometimes dangerous. When things get crazy in the am sometimes the drive-through line can actually gridlock patrons in the parking lot... hard to describe but once you see this place you will understand.\n\nREALLY wish this place would go 24 hrs... its only closed for like 4-5 hours so why the heck not?!?!?!", "business_id": "mOwAbR9_RgBQuFtr71UtzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Q96IRvil6RNgdLmGKuh81A", "review_id": "HHzJoH1RBphT3lp5RrGZlg", "text": "This location offers horrible parking and is always busy.\n\nBut, they have an oven, meaning they are able to serve their breakfast sandwiches.\n\nThe Baristas are also all very friendly and do a good job of cleaning up (quickly) after people who are too lazy to throw their empty cups, napkins, ect in the trash.", "business_id": "mOwAbR9_RgBQuFtr71UtzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Kl6sS0aFFcsSyYmXzKKqPQ", "review_id": "bARRU_aJrZo2UWT3goqF2Q", "text": "I enjoy this Starbucks and believe me all of them are different. Love how they make chi tea lattes here but their service is just so so sometimes I prefer the drive through at this one.", "business_id": "mOwAbR9_RgBQuFtr71UtzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y76b3SuhzkXUzyvQbZEEBw", "review_id": "Ccl8YSGBbsRIAyXlmBCwaw", "text": "I love this place and the new look inside...  Coffee is the same, it's Starbucks people...!   But seriously, do something about the brutally slow internet....  : (", "business_id": "mOwAbR9_RgBQuFtr71UtzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O2EjnYZeOxyewoldnHYnOg", "review_id": "u59-8qxOOxkb5iRsHwXBaQ", "text": "The location of this Starbucks makes it ideal for a lot of business meetings which also means that it is always crowded.  The drive-thru is always long and parking is limited. The staff is friendly though and I have never been disappointed with my order.", "business_id": "mOwAbR9_RgBQuFtr71UtzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i9U5VOxvK-h_Iw1UfCurDA", "review_id": "UnFMZk7BzkC63OCAg7Ho1g", "text": "Fast and friendly service. If you just want a coffee with no frills, this is the place for you.Nothing particularly outstanding about this location. If you like atmosphere, an eclectic and diverse vibe with more colorful people to people watch, Lux is more for you. The patrons here are about as drab,generic and uninteresting as the decor and about as vanilla as the latt\u00e9s. 3 stars solely for the baristas.", "business_id": "mOwAbR9_RgBQuFtr71UtzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ypz7hxOCnrg8Y8vxHJU-sQ", "review_id": "8KU2mR9zCv10qqO7J99j3Q", "text": "One of the only Starbucks I've seen with the swamp misters outisde. Pretty cool. They had some good jams playing inside as well and the gentlemen behind the counter had a strong southern accent, so obviously this is my new favorite place on Earth.", "business_id": "mOwAbR9_RgBQuFtr71UtzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wNqwKWaRjClmcKsoJJRFow", "review_id": "gXehRMov1jmcFQ3eWGky2A", "text": "I came here to get some work done on the laptop and since they list their hours as open until 11:00pm I figured I could get more done than by going to Lux who close at 10:00pm.\n\nI was not a happy camper when, at 10:22pm,  I was informed that \"the lobby is closing in 10 minutes\" They need to change their posted hours because I would not have come here if I knew I was going to have grab my coffee, pack up and leave.\n\nI prefer to patronize local coffee establishments anyway, so I should have stuck to my guns.", "business_id": "mOwAbR9_RgBQuFtr71UtzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JlCjjf4H8rs2_lkj7xWRZA", "review_id": "e8Ae1fjmJ1NHlZKMbqCgMQ", "text": "This drive thru is ALWAYS busy, so get here early and don't be in a rush! However, the staff is always very quick and cheery, and they always get my day started right by simply being in such a good mood, despite their cranky customers! Thanks guys!", "business_id": "mOwAbR9_RgBQuFtr71UtzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DG18kprgqwSf-IT1YmeYjA", "review_id": "oNWdAuSebA9jZELEgVnxAw", "text": "Most friendly Starbucks staff ever! Never had a drink made wrong. Yes the drive- thru can get extremely busy, they get the drinks out really fast!! I always choose this Starbucks over the one closer to my house.", "business_id": "mOwAbR9_RgBQuFtr71UtzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pQ6ij6cOBRB3yJGHbVZHUQ", "review_id": "D83jFWR2ldP86XGLPyqUFw", "text": "Drive thru is super fast and employees are courteous and helpful. Always smiling, Keep it up guys!", "business_id": "mOwAbR9_RgBQuFtr71UtzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "aTi0NVrcPJWbN6jAsJVcAw", "review_id": "2KrwosHa35L_gy0kFrAd5w", "text": "I truly do favor locally-owned coffee shops, but depending on where I am in town Starbucks may have to do. This location is okay -- I've never had a problem with the service. This location has outdoor seating that faces the Bethany Home/16 St intersection. There's a nice view of the mountains to the northeast. \n\nSome other facets of the location I am compelled to warn you about. \n\n1. Parking -- not much of it, and very tight. You risk being towed if you don't watch where you park. Other businesses are on this corner and they're very protective of their parking. \n2. Getting in and out -- on the Bethany Home side, you really need to be driving east to turn in (right). Otherwise, it needs to be 8 p.m. On the 16th St side, you really need to turn right to go north on 16th -- turning left will hold up everyone behind you and you need to watch for traffic in at least 4 lanes. Again, to make a south turn on 16th St it really needs to be REALLY early in the morning or REALLY late at night. Any other time of day and you're asking for a fender-bender. \n\nIt's an okay location; you just need to be careful how you come in and leave, and where you park.", "business_id": "mOwAbR9_RgBQuFtr71UtzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E2g-bVso7Io2XSchVoYNtg", "review_id": "S67I0T9fU_A9x3TiyF4k8g", "text": "This Starbucks closes late so that's the upside it has a cool patio and the inside is nice just the one thing I have to complain about is the Internet it sucks but I you come here for anything else it's all good.", "business_id": "mOwAbR9_RgBQuFtr71UtzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "3uU_6L8GnFOHTsO4I3oedg", "review_id": "q9NxLdjr6TtdkNJGD3aUYg", "text": "Went through the drive thru to get some coffee and water today. It was a rather long wait, but when we finally got to the window they gave us our drinks for FREE! Such a nice and pleasant surprise. Thanks Starbucks!", "business_id": "mOwAbR9_RgBQuFtr71UtzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NNdfPF-UhvLB8FxbsuSC5A", "review_id": "mHxCGXCztLVJWViKKH75cg", "text": "It is Starbucks after all, nothing special about this place.  When you really need a coffee and/or sweet things and there aren't any places around you, you take what you can have.", "business_id": "mOwAbR9_RgBQuFtr71UtzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U-7bw2PW3QDiWxjdqOtLZA", "review_id": "09yKdam7dOoOSPrTee6uiQ", "text": "Staff is very friendly and always on point!  Not to mention... Some really cute guys working behind the counter... Just sayin!", "business_id": "mOwAbR9_RgBQuFtr71UtzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lBMCBwbAhfgb5oKqilA7CA", "review_id": "yb6vNE2IwhyDrWW0RXs-dg", "text": "The staff here is great and normally make my drinks perfectly. As everyone else has stated, the parking and drive through are a mess. Getting in and out requires another level of patience. But if you go during off peak hours you can typically get in and out pretty quickly. Overall it's one of the better Starbucks I've been to.\n\nSkinny caramel machiatto is the best!", "business_id": "mOwAbR9_RgBQuFtr71UtzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ePP_QT3wFS0exU_2Ax3SUw", "review_id": "bTTSYwBc-1emfKT5HtNAkw", "text": "The baristas are friendly and the coffee is tasty but DO NOT go here in the morning if you are trying to get somewhere on time. The drive-thru and parking is a mess!", "business_id": "mOwAbR9_RgBQuFtr71UtzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kv4e7cWkRxTjRazuLeSyeg", "review_id": "fAON9C9WtizYI1ogKFYjQQ", "text": "I go here very often, and the staff is always wonderful to me. They almost always get my complicated order down. On the occasion they make a mistake they are quick to fix it and very nice about it. The entire staff deserves to be rewarded for always being outstanding. Thank you!", "business_id": "mOwAbR9_RgBQuFtr71UtzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dW7dXceuBcQ2UgNbEmAiZQ", "review_id": "aY2-NSIoUf7SaH5hLQg3sg", "text": "This is the largest Starbucks I have even been into. The staff was friendly. There is even an outside area. My only problem was a parking problem.", "business_id": "mOwAbR9_RgBQuFtr71UtzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "llkm_iXQszkN5DZvmqjNqA", "review_id": "1TRYAFlW6Y83F7IPbDvuSw", "text": "if you are the type of guy that doesn't really care about \"product\" in your hair or things along those lines this is your place... most of the haircut is done with a trimmer but they do get out the scissors from time to time... my favorite part is that they shave the back of your neck with warm shaving cream and a straight edge... for the cut and pseudo shave it is 20 bucks (that includes a few buck tip)... everyone who works in there is foreign so it can be hard to communicate depending on who you get... but that gives you time to read the paper... oh yea they also pump people in and out so no reservations needed...", "business_id": "lXhrVkDUsSHebKa2Aa0EYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZKuevUayT2eqkGNrJm2nAg", "review_id": "UQtbMMoBcAZf64HKcJshiw", "text": "Have always enjoyed going here. Been going here for a few years.\n\nWent for a haircut today. Same great service. \n\nThey get you in and out in a hurry but I've never had a bad haircut here.\n\nLove the hot towel and shave of the nape of your neck at the end.\n\nIf you really want to pamper yourself sometime let them give you a straight razor shave. I've gotten them a few times and each time I've almost fallen asleep. Very relaxing.\n\nAnd like previous reviewers have noticed they are foreign but I've never had any problems getting across what I want.\n\nHighly recommended.", "business_id": "lXhrVkDUsSHebKa2Aa0EYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FYLClp_7HYV3JnMOiSQiJg", "review_id": "TZhRAzOKu3HMKnN0VxmF4A", "text": "Why have I wasted all these years at great clips when this place existed?  I am a new loyal customer", "business_id": "lXhrVkDUsSHebKa2Aa0EYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "YHkqlukIFdAabWvbB2eobw", "text": "Really not a bad deal at all. It's a real, live barber shop complete with hot towels and straight razors. The guy who cut my hair also cuts John McCain's. Brushes with greatness I guess. Yes,  you can touch me. For $20 bucks out the door it's hard to settle for the half-trained ministrations of the mass-market shopping mall hair-cutters when you can have this instead. It's the haircut of our fathers.\n\nThe atmosphere is nice and dark-wood manly.\n\nThe barber shop (if not the salon) scene in Arizona seems to belong to the Russian emigres. A Russian shop at 19th Av. and Northern cut my hair for 6 years. A Russian lady in Ahwatukee cut my hair for a few months this summer. Now I go to this shop staffed and owned by Russian Jews (closed on Saturdays and yarmulkes in full effect). It's all good.", "business_id": "lXhrVkDUsSHebKa2Aa0EYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E57V8rkRheDr5g_9MNAQwA", "review_id": "bqv36noq29eRYeybFT3erg", "text": "Why did I not get the name of my Barber? It is only once in a while you meet a barber who is so talented, they know they are going to give you a good haircut no matter what you look like when you walk in.  I will just have to call back and ask for the name of the brilliant barber wearing the yalrumaka:)  \n\nI love going to the barber, for me its the entire experience.  I love getting shaves, it is one of my finest pleasures in life.  Whenever I travel I make a note to get a shave at whatever the highest rated barber in the area I'm traveling in is found.  Here in Phoenix there are a few places that you can get a great shave, this is definitely one of them.  Looking down on my barbers workstation, its hard to miss the picture of John McCain, who is one of his regular clients.\n\nThe haircut was fast, fluid and precise.  There is absolutely nothing more you can ask for from a haircut then when the barber shows you the mirror and you got exactly what you wanted.  I am not even sure I described to my barber what i wanted, but he just took the reigns and made it happen.  \n\nAs for the shave, well, I believe at this point in my life I am a very good judge of the barber shop shave. Having experienced it in more than ten countries and many more here in the states, I feel i have had the best and worst our valley tonsorialists have to offer.  This shave was spot on.  The initial hot towel was temperature acclimated. The blade strokes were short and even and my barber checked every nook and cranny to make sure all the little hairs were taken care of.  I would have liked to have seen some of the middle eastern rituals of the shave, IE. threading of the face to get the small parts you cannot see and few more hot towels, but for the price and quality, this is amazing.\n\nFor the time being, this establishment has at the very least, my haircut business.  As for the straight razor shaves, it is hard to ignore some of the long term skills of the valleys barbers like Mr. Mirzakan at Exclusively Mens or Sam as Goodfellas in North Scottsdale, but this place still brings it. I am giving this one four stars and will update this review upon my next visit.", "business_id": "lXhrVkDUsSHebKa2Aa0EYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "2gseHBCOlJb5ON6pUc8THw", "review_id": "MRVJf4z_YaYllGXiBaGbOA", "text": "Great hair cut! can't peat the quality, price, or service.", "business_id": "lXhrVkDUsSHebKa2Aa0EYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fMU6VEqB-vj4ouIZA_W6HA", "review_id": "nZRVg26CBq8iu5S4m1mJAg", "text": "The Camelback Barber Shop has very good service with a hot towel, shoulder massage, straight razor trim and, at least if you ask for Albert, get your hair cut with scissors. All for under $20 (plus tip). My Dad says it is one of the best barber shops that he has used--and they are very nice to us service dogs too!  It can be a little hard to find, but it is in the breezeway between the two buildings, walk down through there and you will find it about halfway down.", "business_id": "lXhrVkDUsSHebKa2Aa0EYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mMSWtsCiMkzGtd1aMhh5VQ", "review_id": "tVvvZDZEZXs7sKPC0378wQ", "text": "A good cut, by barbers who take pride in their work.  The price is either $15 or $17 for a cut and neck trim depending on whether they think you'll tip them.\n\nThe place is run by, and employs Russian Jewish immigrants, which is only relevent if you want a cut on Saturday since it's closed, but mighty useful on a Sunday!\n\nWhat I particularly love about this barber is that the staff won't press you with inane drivel and endless questions to strike up a conversation that'll be forgotten as soon as you walk out the door.  If you want to talk, they'll talk but if you want to watch TV (shark week was on and I couldn't peel my eyes away) then that's fine by them.", "business_id": "lXhrVkDUsSHebKa2Aa0EYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sZJo1hJjJt5mSlh2caoQ4A", "review_id": "zs1a52oewp17SvuA5QS2Eg", "text": "Yep, lively barber shop with Russian speaking staff (actually, at least some of them are from Uzbekistan). And the guy told me Senator McCain went there just for cut as he has an apartments in the vicinity at Camelback. He definitely prouds that he met McCain, and has a photo as an evidence :) I liked this place. Cards are accepted, without add. charge.", "business_id": "lXhrVkDUsSHebKa2Aa0EYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gxT6EtxJfI0KUp9y68k0zQ", "review_id": "-vUPDi-cMgx77OJjTFR3gg", "text": "Nisson was my barber for about 4 years when I used to live right down the street. Now the commute from the Midwest would be too far to get the \"just right\" haircut. You walk into the place and are greeted by one of the family or extended family or a close family friend member. You can sit and lounge on the over sized leather couches and enjoy some Walker Texas Ranger, Mythbusters or whatever they might have on on one of the 5-6 TVs.\n\nThere does not seem to be any jealousy amongst the barber's, they each have their own clients and are happy with who they have. I have walked in on several occasions and if Nisson was not there, they would immediately tell me when he would be back without me even speaking a single word.\n\nThe barbers there are of an old school mentality. Just like a previous reviewer wrote, if you want to talk you talk, if you don't, well then you don't. But after 4 years of the same barber, Nisson and I got to know each other a little bit. He would ask about my job, my family and so on. He took the time to make each cut just right. When I told him I needed my hair cut for my wedding, he did an exceptional job, but each job he did was just that, exceptional.\n\nThe last time I was there, they had one female barber, so I know they do female cuts and they are a great place for kids too with the TV as a distraction.\n\nOh and by the way, if you need keys made or your shoes repaired, just walk right next store, they are all related!\n\nYou want your hair cut right, come here.", "business_id": "lXhrVkDUsSHebKa2Aa0EYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oAUrkq3BzH3EllhbIbs2TQ", "review_id": "5BL9bW16eOZ2AGilVUar9w", "text": "Ask for Nick!", "business_id": "lXhrVkDUsSHebKa2Aa0EYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7j2mJMT-q65y3dl_3v_vIw", "review_id": "oe-CybEdy5_ruEy-cKjGBA", "text": "Being a black male, I'm always very picky about my barbers. I just moved to Phoenix not too long ago and have had one barbershop I liked. I went into my old barbershop today on New Years Eve to find it stupid packed -_-\n\nSo I look for a place close to my job, since I had to work soon. I found this place here on yelp and said why not? I walk in, and its by the far the fanciest barbershop I've been in. Skepticism compelled me, but i still sat down and just waited. I really needed a cut for the New Year Party. \n\nNick cut my hair. And my, he put some of my black barbers back home to shame with how fresh my fade came out, and how fricckin fast he did it. I was in and out in 20 minutes. We talked about my job mostly and he was very friendly. The price was well worth the quality of the cut, and it wasnt more than what I'm used to paying anyway. I was done before I knew it. Very precise, and very efficient. I am definitely coming back here since it will be close to my home and my job. \n\nP.S. Nick cut's John McCain's hair. Thats pretty dope. haha", "business_id": "lXhrVkDUsSHebKa2Aa0EYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fOfn3XczMmQ-WzLLZ_Mz0w", "review_id": "yuOrD14RtBerZriAdWpdRg", "text": "This place is awesome.\nTraditional.\nGo.", "business_id": "lXhrVkDUsSHebKa2Aa0EYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 11, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "cRyNICH0mhjxagvSyVr60Q", "review_id": "3yPJjK0S61Y33WWATVoIzA", "text": "A few years ago I went on a mission to find a new barber. \n\nI should have learned to recognize a winner by now, but I stubbornly decided to try out four or five other local barber shops before circling back to this one. After receiving multiple questionable haircuts from less stellar spots within a 5 mile radius of Camelback Barber, I finally concluded that Camelback Barber will give you a good looking cut, at a fair price, and you'll leave without a feeling like you just stepped out of a strip club. For $20 including tip, I leave with a look I'm proud of, every time.\n\nIn my vision quest I saw things like magazine racks filled with playboy magazines, doors closed during regular operating hours, cheap / small barber chairs that barely fit a young teen, and shady business practices at the checkout counter. You'll find none of that here. \n\nWant to read something while you wait? Grab the sports magazine right there. Looking for a \"3 on the sides and clean on the top\"? This is your spot. Want to randomly swing by on a Saturday, you're out of luck 'cause that's the only day they're closed - just come back tomorrow. \n\nThis is one of those spots where you can come and get a manly cut. With no blow dryer or nail polishing stations in sight, bask in the knowledge that this place caters to the guy who just wants his hair to look good, finished off with a straight razor trim around the edges. Sorry to say, but if you're looking for a waxing or mani pedi, you're looking in the wrong place.\n\nLookin' Good Yelpers!", "business_id": "lXhrVkDUsSHebKa2Aa0EYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OnRoCRai--8XJHknWbCyYA", "review_id": "3-0Vp_1nUcTGJv-K5PGK4w", "text": "Good cut, great lining!", "business_id": "lXhrVkDUsSHebKa2Aa0EYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fE5ojHhyXuRxKUJIewD6YA", "review_id": "q_iVZYLeIkcKM2gXirXTxQ", "text": "My favorite place to get my hair did! :-) Albert is THE BEST! the prices are a tad high but no matter what you will always get a great haircut...especially is Albert is cutting your hair :-)", "business_id": "lXhrVkDUsSHebKa2Aa0EYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I9hT13gEHb3RnOmY-1q07g", "review_id": "u7SjQWhZRXcnKAbMgK88rw", "text": "Shady pricing!!! I took my 12 year old nephew there and they charged me $17.00 for a fade. The price chart say that children under 13 are $14.00. When I questioned the inaccurate fee I was told that it's an extra $3.00 to get \"lined up\" which wasn't even given to us as an option nor was it on the price chart. We will never go back and we will continue to spread the word about their shady prices and hidden fees.", "business_id": "lXhrVkDUsSHebKa2Aa0EYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QOGx7TG3vYjKLPtq1JmwbA", "review_id": "JpNSL8WuwfnNohBmNlOqqQ", "text": "Great place to get your hair cut. I am new to Phoenix and was in a hurry but read good reviews of this place. Got a hair cut and my beard shaped for $25. Steven did a great job, and I will definitely be back.", "business_id": "lXhrVkDUsSHebKa2Aa0EYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9XmZiDDXs7OPLyaDz4Z4Vg", "review_id": "S3okX4ofFnAyLEKkmTxWRw", "text": "Open on Sunday. You can get a shaved with straight razor. Friendly, professional and at a good price", "business_id": "lXhrVkDUsSHebKa2Aa0EYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Dpi50FrVtvy8Sh7TVbwetg", "review_id": "TfO4XWUx-ytWVtgxczm35g", "text": "Great haircuts and friendly staff. \n\nPros\n- all of the barbers can do a wonderful job\n- short wait times\n- good prices\n\nCons\n- never have things I like to watch on the television...", "business_id": "lXhrVkDUsSHebKa2Aa0EYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "7e1XAK4j95x-ibEy4qFKYg", "review_id": "bC6zo6iB92X9PMOQL-X6hA", "text": "First things First...\n\n\nLOCATION: \n\nCamelback Barber Shop is not easy to find if you don't know where you're going. It's located in the Camelback Colonnade shopping center. More specifically, it's in the alley between the Hallmark store and ULTA, which even More specifically, are located next to Michaels Craft store. If you don't find it with those instructions... I can't help you.\n\nThe rest of the story:\n\nPrior to today, I've had one haircut in Phoenix. It was in Arcadia and the place was okay, but I just wasn't feeling it. A lot of the places I found in the Arcadia/Biltmore area were just too hoity toity based on the pics I saw. And pricey. Then I noticed some of my Yelp Phx compadres had been to this Camelback Barber Shop. All of them with good things to say. \n\nI walked in and it definitely isn't pretentious by any definition of the word. If you want eye candy or upscale, this is not the place for you. I think it was very comfortable. My barber Alex was friendly. We made some small talk, including comments about the episode of Pawn Stars that was playing on TV. I can't stand that show...\n\nTelevision show preferences aside though, I would like to say that I have found my new barber shop! The cut I got here was better than the previous And it cost a little less. I actually think Alex may have done the cleanest and most detailed straight razor work that I've ever had. I look dapper.", "business_id": "lXhrVkDUsSHebKa2Aa0EYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tLCeBVhW9h_4uNlOvi2tuA", "review_id": "VdtvRUzbu0IwCzLioRB-1A", "text": "Nathan has been cutting my hair now for over and 2 years.  Perfect cut every time and I don't even have to tell him how to cut it each time he just remembers.  The best barber I have ever had.  Just a joy to see him in the shop. I am moving about 20 miles from the shop, but I will still come back to Nathan.  He is my Barber.", "business_id": "lXhrVkDUsSHebKa2Aa0EYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3zI1pFR2TLbUXA7AQXz3Bg", "review_id": "Wo3RGWHeJvCFZzs_sIFMcA", "text": "I live in NYC but do business once a month in Phoenix.  This is a great shop.  I have had my hair cut by 3 different barbers here and they all did a great job.  The shop is clean and everyone is professional.  They do not try to hurry your cut even if others are waiting.  It may be hard to find the first time, but it's worth the effort.", "business_id": "lXhrVkDUsSHebKa2Aa0EYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NJ1O0rS53njQ9MMEJQgDzg", "review_id": "GwBo5zCtheNm5OGF1x3tfA", "text": "Went here once. Seemed okay, the prices were good and staff was friendly. Lots of clutter and things to look at. Watched part of Black Hawk Down on FX. \n\nThe gentlemen who cut my hair was polite, old school and very laid back but kept asking where I get my haircut usually? I work up here but live down in chandler so just some barber or cost cutters usually, It was general chit chat but was insistent to find out. Like he was a hair detective or something. \n\nThey did good work though and I enjoyed the very laid back atmosphere. These guys know what they are doing. & Do it well.\n\nI would recommend this shop, comfy waiting room, clean, professional group there. Just needs a bit of dusting and updating to really wow.", "business_id": "lXhrVkDUsSHebKa2Aa0EYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dQAGyaI-G5eeHhj3R5lWlA", "review_id": "VrDHp-5-XMtVvx4-aY8_Fw", "text": "DO NOT GO HERE IF YOU BLACK (:), All you will find here is minorities being racist to minorities;  Nick refused to cut my hair.   I went here because by the recommendation of another posted review.   If you cannot cut a regular (guard 1 )fade on a black guy you should not be cutting hair.  End of story and shame on the owners for allowing this.\n\n\nIn the alternative, I would recommend \"Nappy by Nature\" on Bethany Home Road or if you're at Baller status and you only want to make an appointment (because you like to jump right in the chair) I would go to \"the Art of Shaving\" at fashion square mall.  Barbers in both locations know how to cut all types of hair.", "business_id": "lXhrVkDUsSHebKa2Aa0EYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7D6am_X5g_jcSwU6_mUivA", "review_id": "TZIvdt-havdKyB5i_UF-9A", "text": "I'm   from Brooklyn New York.  Nick is by far the best barber I've been to in AZ. I only go to him. I've been going to this barbershop since 2006. No matter where I live in the valley, I will drive to this barbershop.  I've tried others but it just doesn't compare. I've let Nick cut my hair for so long that if I went to another barber, I don't know what to tell them to do. Nick remembers it for me. You should mos def check this place out. I walk into other places and ask if they know what a Ceaser is and they are like what. I walk out immediately.  I asked Camelback barbershop that and they knew. I felt right at home. When I went to visit NY, a barber told me \"I see you got a NY haircut\" I said \"nope, my man in AZ did it.\"", "business_id": "lXhrVkDUsSHebKa2Aa0EYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m4okAn13kR7m-5sFZzXrdw", "review_id": "SipoxxgvONdB3LSYMV2i-Q", "text": "Nice clean cut from Steven.Very Precise i will be back. Ended it all with a nice hot towel. Come check them out.", "business_id": "lXhrVkDUsSHebKa2Aa0EYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Sjp6EYsqzdlTvymER6wBfg", "review_id": "EoacYRhq9aIXOeyrNaaxIg", "text": "Have only eaten lunch here, and the sandwiches are very good.  Not your plain, average run-of the mill sandwiches, either.  Healthy portions and excellent sides.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "b60JsTGYbVqUGYbI81aOsw", "review_id": "rnpE9rFFvMKCFSeCg0Y62w", "text": "The D&D has a great selection of sandwhiches... unless you're a veg... and then the selection is pretty limited.... although admittedly, I have never asked for the apple and brie sandwich WITHOUT the turkey to see if they will make it for me.  I bet it would be good.  I make a mean brie and pear panini at home.  \n\nThe veggie sandwich is pretty good.   \n\nThe place is pretty good for escaping a bad day.  You can sit upstairs with your sandwich and a book and sip iced tea until you're ready to go out and face the world again.  I also went on a pretty reasonable date there once.  We sat outside on the upper porch and talked until the place was closing.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "4dnDsoHuxUtzhaumxbpR5w", "review_id": "haeHEvBtd9zujVRXxZ1jqw", "text": "I love love love this place. If I could afford it, I would eat here more often. The sandwiches are fabulous. Best ingredients out there and amazing breads. You can also pretty much add/exclude anything you want to any sandwich. The soups are always delicious, as well as their side salads and pastas. \n\nI love the feeling and atmosphere of the place. Very homey and welcoming. They also have several different patios around the restaurant, which is nice. Not to mention a glorious cheese selection, wine/beer bar, and espresso. \n\nIt's a bit pricey, and if you go during the lunch hour any day of the week (including weekends), especially during the nice season, expect to wait more than just a few minutes for your food. Otherwise, though, this place is a hidden (it's tucked away in the plaza) wonder.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2KyJLMY3jmASmwtnmlBuvw", "review_id": "g3Sx1yoVPOeAV8vK8mJkhw", "text": "Sophie B. has me very confused:  You can get a sandwich & a drink for like under $10 bucks @ the Duck.\n\nAll the sandwiches are handmade right in front of your very face -- any time a restaurant prepares the food where the whole wide world can watch them do it tells me they're proud of their work & their food.  And they should be -- it's great!  They even have each pickle wedge individually wrapped in foil -- take as many as you want (within reason).   :-)\n\nI've been a customer of the Duck since long before most of you moved to Phoenix.  Consistency -- nice people, excellent food, reasonable prices, wide selections of wines & soft drinks, seating indoors - outdoors - upstairs.  \n\nNo worries - The Duck is always good.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "90a6z--_CUrl84aCzZyPsg", "review_id": "YTdjFVBRX0NJ3j-FdDSehw", "text": "This is a deli and a superstore all in one... they have all kinds of unique gifts that will get you off the hook if you forgot someones b-day at work... grab a sandwich and salvage your friendship all in one spot.\n\n*Don't let the name fool you -- this is not a posh, fine-dining eatery -- it is a lunch deli (though a very nice one).\n\nI have met a couple of the owners, very sweet people. Free Wifi here too.\n\nThis is a really great sandwich, though the lunch line can be a little menacing (don't expect a quick meal).", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M7B2A90idij3HDfCvfEBWw", "review_id": "woKxsWfj4kdz3MYLUphPIQ", "text": "Duck and Decanter \"the Duck\" is freaking awesome!  I like the store like atmosphere and the friendly staff.  Aside from fabulous sandwiches and sides they have lots of other great stuff too.  They have unique dishes, gormet foods and sodas.  The Duck also have a large wine room and beer selection.  \n\nThey can get busy during lunch, but the staff are very friendly, and quick!\n\nThis is a great place to grab a handmade sandwitch and snoop threw the store while you wait!", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "_8ZTrq9pZ38K8tasXyR4ow", "text": "As another reviewer wrote this place definitely feels LGO in ways. But not exactly, it feels like a not-as-hip twin LGO grocery/wine store in Omaha, circa 1983.\n\nNot that that's bad or anything.  There's always some nostalgic value for places that concentrate on food and comfortable homey environ so that they aren't so hip it hurts.\n\nMy first visit to Duck and Decanter was on a recent Thursday for lunch and was filled with the normal Camelback Corridor office drones and car salesmen. Delicious mix of people I tell you, but even more delicious was the maple glazed ham and muenster sandwich on whole wheat topped with avocado.  My lunch buddy opted for the tuna and it was pretty tasty but not the best I have ever had.  The pricing was average and with chips and a soda came out to about $10. Bonus points for the cheese selection feature bite-sized samples for a dollar or so. \n\nThe wine store was small and charming and the layout of the place is so unconventional (with most seating upstairs) that it makes for some fascinating exploring once you get over the overwhelming collection of tacky bric a brac everywhere. \n\nI'm disappointed that it's kind of hidden, but that's probably best since I would be here all the time for a sammie and some wine come happy hour. Is it 4 pm yet?", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "b4C9E7vTJrOdkJQA86xYSg", "review_id": "u0JXmxzJ3UosEb_rJIls9Q", "text": "I have been coming here since I was a little kid.  I have always loved Duck and Decanter... can't believe it has taken me this long to write a review.    I usually always get the same thing... albacore tuna on ciabatta bread with avocado and sharp cheddar.  It is the best!  This time I decided to try something new... I got one of their specialty sandwiches called the Genoa.  It had Genoa salami, spinach and marinated tomatoes with herbed cream cheese on french bread.  This was amazing!  I will definitely have to make a habit of trying something new all the time.  I will always be a customer of Duck and Decanter.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "U8ayzBXrBzgjdrCYOzwNOg", "review_id": "bkiePq4JtJ59gWADvvKk_A", "text": "Went for the first time yesterday for lunch. It was soooo good! There is a wine / beer bar adjacent to the main retail / deli area. Lots of unique gifts,  artisanal cheeses and more! I was amused that they take your lunch order on a brown bag and put your lunch in it. Had an excellent roast beef sandwich and sat out front (note for summer: they only have outdoor seating). Clean, friendly and delicious, check it out!", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "W10N7lgoG9YshvHUC7wSdQ", "review_id": "l96Dy1qDk9SAksifjvaKFw", "text": "This place is very confusing but has tasty sandwiches.\n\nThe good stuff:\n-Sandwiches are quite creative and of high quality.\n-The bartender in the wine area is attentive without being preachy.\n-The shop probably has the perfect gift for nearly any occasion.\n\nThe bad stuff:\n-I miss the turn for this place every time I go there requiring I flip a bitch on Camelback because it is buried.\n-I can't figure out how to obtain a cheese tray they supposedly have.  The last tine I was there a counter person told me they start at $24 but didn't seem to know anything else about them.  I am not spending twenty some-odd dollars on cheese slices that may or may not come with the appropriate meats, crackers and dips.\n-They close too early.  As a resident of CenPho, I am sick unto death of places that stay open through the mid afternoon only to close before 10PM.  I do not eat before dark in the summertime, nor do most of my friends.\n-They do not deliver.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hmc95fBCKI_phfkGcR-1Ww", "review_id": "cOfapIh9FoSVLzT3I8EAWQ", "text": "Best food ever? no.  Value for price? Through the roof.\n\nThis is an awesome lunch stop for those on a budget and they happen to stock a respectable beer selection to boot.  Mmmm, Hacker-Pschorr Hefeweizen on tap.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "NmkgRqMecleZbYcPO3bAdg", "review_id": "0QNtXP7R7uh8IvEOfFfYUg", "text": "Love the sandwiches.  Love that they sometimes have live music outside.  Love that it's called Duck and Decanter.  What the heck is that anyway :)\n\nThey also have the BEST horseradish in the world.  If you like hot, this is hot.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Oiaiw9ybMq0cPHlt3xR1HA", "review_id": "Fsky-cMSZSxtSOVuIWTfrg", "text": "So I have been having the  albacore Tuna at this joint for about 6 years, Last night we went and we had it again, so we must like it, I think it is the mixture of the crunchy water chestnuts , julienned celery,\" just right amount\" of  mayo along with the mild spices  served with lettuce ,tomato, your choice of cheese and mustard,makes this sooo enjoyable, You choose your bread, we always get it on a french roll( crisp on outside , soft on inside)YOU know eat the healthy tuna on the not so healthy french bread, but it sure does taste great.\nThey have a great vegetarian pita, My friend raves about it every time,The menu is extensive about 20 sandwiches, salads and  usually 3-4 soups a day . \nOn Fridays - Sunday they do have musical guest performing on the patio, I nice relaxing evening.\nCan get a little pricey, but I nice place to  eat.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "SMezBhXVe7op2XaMVlju6g", "review_id": "6I5Zo-xBo9AQyPO3r2cp9Q", "text": "One of the best Sunday afternoons I've had in a while....\n\nMy first judgement was wrong about this place. Being tucked away in newer buildings behind a starbucks, with kind of a goofy name for a lunch market, I was pretty sure this place was going to be a big disappointment.  WRONG (yay)\n\nThough a confusing layout/way of doing things, the small but impressive market of cheeses, meats, pastas, beverages, teas, coffees, sauces and little do-dads is cute cozy and inviting.  The wine room is small but good and fairly well stocked with a good variety of wines, though a measly wine by the glass selection for a fairly impressive cellar.  \n\nWorkers were a little awkward at times but really helpful in making selections.  We opted for a sandwich and a cheese platter for two, accompanied by a bottle of Reisling.  The sandwich was really good and fresh, the sun dried tomatoes were awesome - though as a sandwich in whole i've had better.  The make your own cheese platter was AWESOME-you get to choose as many cheeses as you'd like, getting the chance to look through them and read descriptions and touch, great for someone like me who loves a good cheese but knows nilch about names and pairings.  It was fresh, BIG, and simple-A in my book. \n\nThe owners son was friendly and knowledgeable, helping us select the right bottle of wine to go with our cheeses, a not easy task being I like sweeter whites while he likes dry crisp ones.  Though not the best wine i've had, we got a very good bottle for 15 bucks that was enjoyable. \n\nAs far as seating goes they have multiple areas inside and out, we very much enjoyed the front outdoor patio with sun covers, live music, grass, and the dog and children friendly atmosphere. \n\nOnly downsides I'd have to say would be the confusing layout with lack of direction, and the sometimes \"airy\" staff behind the counters.  But all in all though we had a great time and will definitely be going again soon.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hW2XQMGHy5_TW7dnijZR6Q", "review_id": "P2CMht4zJl4iLPfn15XCyA", "text": "The ol' D and D. A quiet and lovely sandwich shop/bar in an otherwise boring shopping ce of Central Phoenix.\n\nEach time I come here after work it is slow and the service is excellent. The bar is usually staffed by older employees while the sandwich counter has younger but still very nice employees crafting tasty eats.\n\nThe jalapeno havarti cheese is absolutely wonderful on a sonoran chicken salad sandwich. I believe the best reviews of this restaurant probably have taken full advantage of the customizable menu options. It does boost the price of the average sandwich up though. I almost always get pine nuts and pepperoncinis in addition to the standard options and the sandwich ends up being 9 dollars or so. A bit pricey but completely worth it.\n\nAs mentioned in numerous other reviews there are multiple seating options. An outdoor patio, tables next to the wines and bar area, tables at the east end of the lower floor and upstairs which are accessed via staircase at the east side of the sandwich/grocery area.\n\nThere is a great selection of deli meats and cheeses at the west end of the sandwich counter. A very respectable selection of tea, coffee and other local goods. Including hot sauces, coffee cups and various small gifts.\n\nGreat place to hang out on a Friday after work and listen to some live music while drinking a craft beer and enjoying their patio with a fire place.\n\nA note to those parking here. The spots for customers is between the office building and the parking structure just south of the building.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P1qwZrslRv9KS9vPJNXe4g", "review_id": "mzG-sIB6Lv39z35_o11wCg", "text": "Yep another 4 stars award goes to the ducky. \n\nAgain, thank you yelp for introducing me to this place where everything is oh so calm and content all the time.\n\nThe cheese plate will leave you speechless along with a great vino.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "SscF2gvZFSPE9D-ijmq2VQ", "review_id": "t69jGpmFmeJ0k_vNmVSUxw", "text": "Met up with an SPJ group for networking event. The outdoor ambience was relaxing and just set apart enough for our group. Mini deli sandwiches were prepared for us, and we all ordered drinks from the supremely affable bartender. There's probably 100 different types of beers/wines here...I didn't have time to browse all the gourmet groceries...it was an ideal marriage of tasty food and atmosphere this last day of April. I guess I'll go inside next time I'm here; it's about to get so hot! Edit: they tell me they have misters too, and not just the masculine variety. ;)", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PVIJ0S6sVxGYstpyWAUciw", "review_id": "Uj49VL_Lt9MmaAzm0RB_nw", "text": "Adding my four stars to the Duck & D. I go for a \"Nooner\" whenever I remember this place. Made to order sandwiches on fresh breads with a crunchy pickle slice and small candy; nice wine selection with helpful wine staff. The Duck has sold gourmet coffee and teas, along with espresso, before it became hip. Great selection of local and gourmet mustards, salsas , sauces, and spice mixes, along with some nice cookware at reasonable prices.\n\nThe location is a bit hidden and the patios somewhat awkward. Parking is disappointing. But this is compared to the pre-freeway, Starbucks, etc. Duck & D that had a grassy lawn and large shade trees.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HY9qpAamqLXFoa7xMwNntg", "review_id": "y6-SANswb7GZT_NkBdgxJA", "text": "first time in this place - extremely cute, cozy, and full of delicious treats. i wish i had more time to look around and explore but i was starving and my sandwich was ready within minutes.\n\ni went with the nooner - the sandwich you can customize to YOUR liking. which is great because i'm a very picky eater when it comes to sandwiches - know what flavor combinations i like and i despise mayo, lettuce, and tomato on my sandwiches which is typical for most places to offer standard. but not at the duck, you order it exactly how you want it!\n\ni went for the smoked turkey on dark rye, with sprouts, russian mustard, peppercinis, and the jalepeno havarti. i also ordered up a side of potato salad and was tempted to buy some cookies but i withheld. the sandwiches come with a pickle spear as well. i love that this place has so many choices to choose from - it was hard to just pick one - which means i'll have to come back and try other things. i looked at their take home menu and they're open at 7 and close at 9 and serve breakfast stuff all day. their coffee smelled delicious as well. \n\nback to the sandwich - delicious! the mustard was sooo good and must have had wasabi in it because i could feel it burn in my nose. the bread was soft and the turkey was tasty. the potato salad sucked, it had a strange taste to it - like it was watery or something. the pickle was not very good either. if this review were just for the sandwich it would be four stars. the lackluster potato salad and pickle aren't enough to stop me from coming back to the duck to savor the wide variety of other treats this place has to offer, including lots of wine and beer.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "XVGDkuk0Tjp8PfSfyMYQGQ", "text": "A bit on the pricey side but still one of my favortie sandwich shops in Phoenix.  I am not giving 5 stars b/c I sometimes feel ripped off but I continue to go to Duck & Decanter.  \n\n2 words: PATIO PLATTER\n\nThe Patio Platter is like heaven in front of your face, you get to pick a meat and cheese assortment with crackers and bread.  I swear if I am the only person in there, it takes 30 minutes to get the platter and if there are 50 people in there, it takes 30 minutes to get the platter--- I suppose consistency is good.  It's worth the wait (and weight) -- it so delicious!\n\nThe little shop inside is fun to pick up a few interesting gifts, it's overpriced but sometimes they have 20% off sales on everything in the shop that isn't edible.... \n\nThe Duck will forever be a place I like to enjoy sitting outside with either an iced tea or a glass of wine with friends n  family and nosh on some yummy food.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "GubdNFoDAsiwE6bWIr97cQ", "review_id": "1gp7Khwd5l1XsojjJpE2Rw", "text": "It must be me or I just never order the right thing, not sure. Everyone I know that has ever mentioned the Duck tells me they like it. Yes I have been several times over the years. But a few days ago I was at our office which is on 7th ave just south of Thomas. I was really hungry and wanted something to eat, this in it self is kind of unusual as I can more than likely wait until the end of the day before I have to eat. Plus the fact I have enough fat on me to last a few months I would not be starving to death any time soon if I missed a meal or three. So I asked Bruce, you remember Bruce he is the guy I am always asking things when down at the office. I wanted something delivered as I wanted to stay in the office to get a contract ready for signing. The only place he could think of was the Duck, but he said he could go and get it much faster. So I said ok and gave him my card and told him to get what he wants and order me I think it is called the Ducky or something like that.  Man he was back much more quickly than I had expected him to be, so they must have been on the ball in making the food. But the food as I always find; just nondescript. NO discernable flavour just a mish mash of textures and blandness. So I can say I like the building, the quickness they have gotten my food out and the patio. I guess the folks are also nice, but do not remember them so they were not not nice. I just do not get the praise this place gets, I find much better food for less elsewhere. But hey it might just be me since I am of the minority on this subject.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XWWY_FInjY6l50z91IEKAg", "review_id": "JzRd73fD7ydgkLU33mDZ-Q", "text": "I was between a 3-4 stars.  I came here once before and wasn't impressed -- I thought it was a lot of money for nothing special.  But, today that changed.  I had the brie/prosciutto sandwich and I the fiesta salad. Both were great and I thought a great price for what you got.  The sandwich was very big. The salad was huge with a huge scoop of chili and a lot of avocado.  Very, very good.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "QT-7jpsEuCR-pFro59KBtQ", "review_id": "J6ml5-aAfWcsEuZWn5n0YQ", "text": "I love visiting D & D. This place is about the atmosphere as well as the food. On the weekdays the place is bustling with corporate America, moms meeting up and exchanging baby stories, a few networkers collaborating on a project and one or two snooty folks. It make up a wonderful array of folks having lunch. \n\nOn the weekends there are families, dogs, children, babies, old folks, young folks sharing stories and sitting outside listening to the great performer chosen for that weekend. There are misters around the patio area.\n\nI love the nooks and crannies where you can sit inside or outside. The sandwiches are good. I love the turkey on dark rye with avocado. They are generous on all fronts. Yes the place is pricey! Drinks, sandwiches and chips can run almost $30 for two people! However you get a free small concert on the weekends. The kids run loose, the dogs bark and it is fun! The wait staff is incredibly friendly and several folks have been working there for years. \n\nThis is not a place for those individuals looking for a fancy dancy sandwich. This is a place to have fun, relax and enjoy some good food and a great atmosphere!", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ZKuevUayT2eqkGNrJm2nAg", "review_id": "oAIe08CyTFpJ77zVuJ7PtA", "text": "Duck and Decanter is one of those places where while eating your meal, you suddenly think, \"Wait. Am I still in Phoenix?\" \n\nThis place is SO unlike anything else in midtown Phoenix that going there for the atmosphere is half the pleasure. It's part sandwich shop, part eclectic boutique, part wine cellar, part loft. And some other things thrown in too. \n\nTucked away in a corner of a generic strip mall the place looks like someone's house from the 70's. Hard to describe. Once you enter there is a counter where you place your order with a little salad case, a cheese case, and a dessert case. Once you get your sandwich (or salad), you can either sit outside on the patio or take the stairs up to the upper dining area. Or sit on the upper deck outside patio. \n\nAnd yeah, the sandwiches can get a bit pricey but like I said, half the fun of the place is the atmosphere. I've always enjoyed my sandwich. It's not like I'm paying for something I don't like. The breads and the 'fixin's' have always been fresh and full of flavor. \n\nGo get a sandwich, do a little browsing, relax, and take in some people watching. \n\nAnd if you can figure out what city the place reminds you of, please let me know. Cause it's not Phoenix, for sure.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_qDCRA8PTafuoXc0VWyBlw", "review_id": "bKHIo-kVi9TxxJ8DfI-pUQ", "text": "I love the Duck! My mom has taken me here for years growing up and I always loved their sammies and pickles. This last weekend a friend hosted a bridal shower for me on the patio and it was an amazing time.\n\nI didn't know you could reserve a private patio and it had the perfect mix of sun and shade. We had sammies and fruit salad catered and bought a few bottles of champagne. What else do you really need for a good time?\n\nWe ended up staying a little longer than our 3 hour reservation and never felt any pressure to hurry up or leave. We still heard the live music and got the energy of the other patrons while having our privacy.\n\nFood was tasty as always. Fresh veggies, hearty bread and I love that pine nuts are in the veggie. One of the best lunch spots ever!", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lczLjHO7zIhrmSlOXI3ohg", "review_id": "jmKRzfytQKNH0PPzWhN1BQ", "text": "I really had no idea what I was getting myself into when I went to Duck and Decanter.  I'd seen the sign as I would drive south on the 51 and think \"I like duck, and I REALLY like wine. This place would be perfect for me!\"  As it turns out, I wasn't quite wrong, but it was not at all what I expected.\n\nThe Duck and Decanter is a strange blend of deli, gourmet food and kitchen wares store, as well as wine shop.  It all comes together in a fun and eclectic building set far back from the street and the rest of the shops in the area.  You definitely feel, as you enter the candlelit courtyard beneath an enormous old tree, that the world outside does get a little more muffled than it really should be.  Wandering bemusedly through the tiny shop behind the courtyard, I was really struck by how unique this place felt in Phoenix.  Care is obviously put into not only the choice of wares being sold here, but the quality of food presented to the customer.\n\nWhen I finally got around to the deli counter, I was about to order their specialty duck sandwich when I saw they had a reuben.  As I find it hard to turn down a reuben anywhere, I asked the woman behind the counter what she advised.  Without hesitation she said, \"The reuben.\"  Just as I had hoped and I'm glad I listened.  The sandwich was excellent.  Perfectly proportioned and fresh as possible without going backwards in time.  Making a good sandwich really is an art and the workers here are masterful as their craft.\n\nSitting outside at night with a wonderful sandwich in this strangely out of place shop is an opportunity not to be missed.  But take care to go there when you have some time to really savor the place.  Like the wine, there's much to enjoy here and it'd be a shame to miss any of it.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ceKoQX0_IJZ6Lr9-9LGcbA", "review_id": "707cFAdZjQqGRtDK8KRkLQ", "text": "I could live on eating a sandwich everyday and never get bored.  Oh the sandwiches are so great here, there's so many choices for everyone.  I just don't like spending an arm and a leg for what I get.  Like I said the sandwiches are great, but I have to admit they are overpriced.  I have been to many, many, many deli's and can get something comprable for nearly half the price.\nI still have been here many times and will come back.  I like the atmosphere here and makes me feel like I'm not in Phoenix.  I recommend this place, but be prepared to spend a little bit more than your used to for a sandwich.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VNR7mISfN0nTSP9iuiR5pg", "review_id": "c3kMPQZoQ_ndDkRffJtA8Q", "text": "Great sandwhiches, best in the valley...but prices are still too high!  Yet, I come back...been going here for 12 years now.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YIjGrzJRQVpoZNl1rGXQ9A", "review_id": "pdmDQcc32yXd3fizesPmcQ", "text": "The BK Army had a meetup with our leader the lad we follow and the listen to every weeknight at 9pm on Channel 3. Oh wait, this suppose to be about the food, not Beverly Kidd. But she's so cute.\n\nOk to the food. Its been about about two years since I have been to the The Duck and I have to say I really need to come back sooner next time. My usual fare is a roast beef or corned beef sandwich, but this time I wen for the duck sandwich. I can't believe that I waited this long to try out the signature meal. \n\nYou get to choose what you want, a variety of cheese is accompanied by different mustards, mayo and of course the tomatoes, lettuce, onions, and of course almost every type of bread. What is probably the most fascinating is the assembly process. There are always at least five people assembling the orders, three taking orders or getting the orders to the customer. \n\nYou order at one end, wait around a but and pick up on the other end. On between there are cookies, sauces, coffee pots and almost anything one could want to have a yummy meal. Then there is the stuff for the home kitchen or counter. \n\nSo to the review the duck sandwich was amazing, going to have it again. Got mine on a croissant with a bit of mayo and mustard. Only got a half, with a beer. There is a small pub style corner with a smaller choice of beers. This didn't damper the meal at all. \n\nThe place is always hopigng seems like. Seating upstairs overlooks the lower area, and the outside always seems to have a couple of four legged companions that are sometimes as humorous as the owners. The little fellas seem to know exactly how much they can annoy their larger counterparts. \n\nThis is one nice deli, sandwich shop and gathering of just plain great folks. Oh yeah and Beverly Kidd was great fun to be with and eat with.. she also seemed to like the Chocolate Surprise cake I got for her.... opppss was that suppose to be kept quite?", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XpejQYZqVcYGX7fYuYHzSw", "review_id": "MgmpSDnRpBZXrnc5e0_fAg", "text": "Recently went to a happy hour with some former co-workers at D&D.  I was the first to arrive and waited at the tables outside for my party to arrive.  After a couple were there, we went inside to get some beverages and went upstairs for a table.  The beverage selection was good, I was drinking beer, and while they didn't have anything on tap that I was interested in that night, there were several in their selection of bottles.  Some more of our group arrived, and a cheese tray was ordered, and it was decided that we were going to go sit outside, b/c they were starting up the heaters.  We got a table right under a heater, not too far from three dudes playing music.  I probably would have rather stayed inside, if only because of the music...I'm not against music per se, but I have trouble listening/focusing on conversation when music is being played.  Anywho, the funny part about this was that at one point, the band brought up some girl from the crowd who sang two songs with them.  For whatever reason, the conversation stopped on the patio.  Not sure if everybody knew her or what, but another guy and I just started talking...I mean, if we were talking during the band, why not talk during this girl's singing?  Hopefully we weren't too loud and didn't offend her.  Anywho, the cheese tray was good, but wish it had been labeled, because whoever brought out the tray did not do a good job at telling us what was what (I can't even remember if one of our group brought it out or an employee).  One other minor problem was that our heater went out (ran out of gas) but no one ever came over to restart it, and it got cold...  \n\nOverall four stars.  Pretty good happy hour specials and a nice setting.  Bet this would be a pretty great place to go in the evenings when it's a tad warmer.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "v_Xev0TFiOwes80yt1_BgQ", "review_id": "FBK0W9E8UeffN9-odowrfQ", "text": "What a cute little place...well not that little. It's like a specialty food shop/knick knack/coffe shop with a deli and a patio with live music wine bar.\n\nI got the D.A.M sandwich and macaroni salad. The sandwich was delicious. Pullpork in a not super sticky, more savory, bbq sauce, cole slaw on top on an onion roll. This place can definitely do pulled pork correctly, it was a tiny bit dry, but still great flavor and piled high. The macaroni salad was whatever. A lil too mayonaisey and not much flavor. I should have tried the pasta salad or one of the other variety of sides in the refridgerated section. You can also get kettle chips. They have fountain soda or bottled or glass/bottle wine available. Pricing seemed fair. Mine was 8 or 9 bucks for a 4oz side and a sandwich. \n\nMy cousin got the ham w/ spinach and some kind of mayo. She said it was good. And her friend got the sandwich with the genoa salami, she also said it wast tasty.\n\nTheres plently of seating outside, a little cubby to the side of the stairs, and apparently seating upstairs as well.\n\nWhen I am in town again I want to return to try another yumfest sandwich. I love em!!", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 10, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "_uL7OiQSfNsCd60DrAf7qQ", "review_id": "DclFMxC5h-Iv7l2kUIXQDQ", "text": "I must say I can't believe I have not yet written a review on The Duck yet. As literally one of my favorite places in town one would think it would be at the top of my to do list. Maybe it is my secret desire to keep it a secret, as best as I can, so that it does not turn into a zoo everyday and I can't get my yummy sammies. \n\nIt is also extremely surprising to me that some have gone to lengths of posting a negative review of The Duck. It seems that in those cases they are wanting The Duck to be something it's clearly not; a mainstream-mass production-delivary running-squeeky clean-just-like-every-there kinda place. If that's what you are looking for then I would suggest going to AJ's, they might be a better fit for you.\n\nDuck and Decanter has been around for longer than I have been around. They have won award after award for the best sandwich in town. I am surprised Kanye hasn't busted in on a subway commercial and told Jared that he would let him finish, but Duck and Decanter has the best stuff EVER! It has a homey feel, that makes you almost say (as Jeff L. put it) \"Am I still in Phoenix?\" \n\nThey have daily soups and special sandwiches. Their cheese is out of this world, the best provolone I have ever had for sure. They slice all their meat in house and very thin, perfect! I would tell you what sammy is my favorite, but that list would go on way too long. Turkey on a croissant, bree with roasted red peppers and prosciutto, garlic chicken salad, BLT.... \n\nThe Duck is the perfect spot to have lunch out on the patio on a sunny Saturday or Sunday. They have a musician playing music most of the time and sometimes even have cute little farmers markets and art fests. It is perfectly tucked back in the shopping center with Sports Authority shielding you from the hustle and bustle. There is a fun grass area for pets and children to run around on. They also have some great knickknack shopping available to pa-ruse while you wait for your food. They have all kinds of coffee, tea, dishware, cookware, marinades, candy, drinks, wind chimes, magnets, jewelry, specialty gifts, and so on and so on. You can also call ahead and reorder to avoid the sometimes very long line. \n\nHave fun!", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gUXfVNgnNF9WU73T-d-FKQ", "review_id": "QY2fn6AdD4nY70yNKjjfYw", "text": "I am so happy to go someplace and get EXACTLY what i want and order.  Cucumbers?  Sure!  Many and fresh.  Avocado?  Sure!  Lots and fresh.  Turkey?  Lots and fresh.  Iced tea?  Which flavor?  And a pickle and a mint in the bag.  Super.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jOs47GO0b7iPsbYZe-lLSQ", "review_id": "0ugdhxxYV6QZcSKGPrZrkw", "text": "good sandwiches.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-l3JUkVxUj2e7Q9u42bzJA", "review_id": "MYW5SkvavZ-kq0iYr6Segw", "text": "Holy delicious.\n\nMy husband and I met a few friends for a relaxing afternoon on a Saturday.  I have never been here, but one of us recommended the atmosphere.  I had the Vermont, which consists of ham, cheese spread, apples, spinach, and pine nuts.  I switched the bread from whole grain to sourdough.  I inhaled it!\n\nThe outdoor patio was beautiful and the beer/wine choices were flowing.  We had a lovely, sun-filled afternoon with a solo guitarist tinkering in the background.  The staff was friendly but efficient.\n\nThe wait was a bit long for sandwiches at a deli (about 20 minutes) but the wait was super worth it.  There is a shop to buy some sauces, coffees, teas, and other \"schtuff\".\n\nSo good.  Cannot wait to meet up again.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Kqvfep2mxS10S50FbVDi4Q", "review_id": "lCPoQCJtjwb8WXT0M_sRtQ", "text": "This is a great place for lunch.\n\nTip: Try to get there before/after the lunch crowd hits.\n\nI ordered \"The Whole Thing\" sandwich.  Piled high with ham, turkey, and salami.  This is an awesome sandwich.\n\nMake sure to try their iced tea which is always fresh brewed and has different flavors daily.\n\nFriendly staff and an interesting selection of gourmet items, wine, cheese and other things to buy as well.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "j8ocPEVty-EEYQk_Zeldyg", "review_id": "-_asKEJrn8409fMCvvVCpA", "text": "I like Heather P's review.  Holy deliciousness indeed.\n\nI ordered the genoa from here last week.  I started out a bit crabby because several employees walked by me without acknowleding that I was standing in front of the \"order here\" sign.  But any annoyance immediately disappeared upon my first bite of my sandwich.  They were out of their normal bread so they offered me ciabatta.  I would never order it different, the bread, cream cheese and meat was a perfect combination.  It just might be on my top 10 sandwiches of all time list.\n\nTheir patio was pretty crowded since apparently they have live music quite often, so I ended up eating upstairs.  It was actually much cooler upstairs than downstairs so I highly recommend it on hot days.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cQfnnQhGCFzd0P1MsJu21g", "review_id": "C7AyDClWlVdHf15cASGSAw", "text": "Nice place to catch up with your girlfriends over glasses (and more glasses) of wine. Patio Platter on the Patio...must I say more?", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "hdndaMyC7_G9qKA-pNvsiA", "review_id": "PbVz279goI9wMofj3yTPgA", "text": "This is my favorite deli in Phoenix. Two words: Vermont Treat. (Made with Maple Glazed Ham, Pinenuts, Spinach, Sliced Apples, Duck and Decanter's Famous Cheddar Cheese Spread on Multigrain.)\n\nI like this place because I always know what I want (see above), and anyone I bring with me can always find something that fits their tastes, too. For the indecisive bunch, Duck & Decanter offers a list of signature sandwiches with the ingredients already listed. And for the pickier, er, more decided folks, D&D can make custom sandwiches, too -- you can choose your bread, meat, and toppings.\n\nThe ready-made pastas and other sides here are delicious, too, but I rarely get them, because their sandwiches are already so filling!\n\n**Helpful Hint: You must, must, must either beat the lunch crowd or postpone your visit until after the lunch hour, otherwise you'll be at the end of a very long line.**", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ux7a5tbceLU6anNycjwt_Q", "review_id": "LJvaUVk-2tbBwSJbBQsLoQ", "text": "I really love the duck sandwich at their deli which I never had before.  The wine bar is treat too for washing down your food and plenty of outdoor seating for a group meet.  The rest of the place is kind of confusing in terms of the varying stuff that they have for sale. I'm not sure how it blends in with the deli but then again, this is an opportunity to try out a new place.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BGzYj1GQ1gwIhd5cYIfU8A", "review_id": "5f3vUybo9oV6E30p7ZSmkg", "text": "Great atmosphere to grab lunch with a friend. Plenty of seating outside, and a huge variety of funky sandwiches to try. \nThis is not your average place to grab a bite to eat--highly recommend!!", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rLtl8ZkDX5vH5nAx9C3q5Q", "review_id": "TrFMPwWeaCWu8yDVWVkYwA", "text": "I have never been here before so I didn't know what to expect.  Every time I heard the name \"Duck & Decanter\"  I would picture a nice sit-down joint with waiters and pictures of hunting stuff on hunter green walls.  This is certainly not the case I realized upon entering.  It is just a sandwich place that also sells a bunch of random bric-a-brac.  It is all basically picnic stuff I think.  I dunno...it was real difficult to get a feel for the place.  It was all pretty random to me.  But anyway, about the food....\n\nI ordered \"The Duckling\" sandwich was is one of their \"signature sandwiches\".  It seemed like a good selection because the name of the sandwich and the sandwich itself had duck in it and so does the name of the restaurant.  However, the sandwich was just ok.  Nothing special.  Not worth 9 bucks.  just a few slices of meat in between 2 pieces of bread.\n\nAll the sandwiches on the menu did however look interesting.  They are definitely not your typical \"sandwich place\" type sandwiches.  Well some of them are but they all have that special Duck & Decanter twist.  The have some deli type sandwich selections as well but I would prefer to just go to a deli for those.\n\nMy wife ordered the chicken salad and it was very very good.  I would order it if I ever visit the place again.  She ordered the Sonoran with spicy oil & vinegar.  It was very tasty and no mayo or any of the bad stuff.\n\nThe service was very friendly but I took a long while to get our sandwiches.  There must have been a large order ahead of us or something because there weren't many people in the place.  I couldn't imagine going here on a weekday during the  lunch rush because the line would likely be out the door and would take forever to get your food.  Luckily for me I went on a hot Sunday afternoon.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sCzBAa3GZEB_ppjG3qRwHQ", "review_id": "Z0UvaQzojcFMh4BrKVE3Qw", "text": "Quack!  Quack!  I have LOVED the Duck for many, many years.  I go there for a 'custom made' sandwich everytime I am in the neighborhood.\n\nIt is a very unique place and I have never had a bad experience.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gvfZIrC89iWdHd7uuCC8OA", "review_id": "h9GUjqypyQ0mGwqkpHJnJQ", "text": "Have enjoyed this spot for years but what has happened to Camelback store? Sandwiches and friendly staff still good as ever but during two-three visits over past year, once-inviting patio has degenerated into a dirty, neglected eyesore full of dead leaves from nearby trees, dusty unbussed tables and an inoperative misting system. A real turn-off, especially since you have to walk through patio to enter, even to pick up to-go orders.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1baNWhQuHP6nUpy7AcpLsw", "review_id": "YJEcyVaYbRDvkJg52YrpAg", "text": "Excellent sandwiches.  Avocado on toasted sourdough was the best.  Must have had two whole avocados on the sandwich!", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ImmzK5sLsm5yBOZ8WKxyog", "review_id": "hJ72yO2s8zcArr7BNLQvsA", "text": "I really don't even know where to start with this place.  I've lived in Central Phoenix for 8 years and have always heard about how great this place was.  That's the only reason I didn't turn around and walk out upon entering.  The decor in this place is cluttered, old, and feels dirty.  They sell most of their \"decorations\" and if you are looking for a basket from 1984 you will surely find one. The floors, the tables, the walls - everything just looks old and worn.  I don't find that particularly appetizing.  \n\nSo I figured, this place must make one hell of a sandwich to keep such a high reputation, and placed my order.  While very nice, the staff is s...l...o...w...  \n\nI ordered the briesciutto.  I figured brie, prosciutto, sun dried tomatoes - can't mess that up, right?  Wrong.  The French bread was hard as a rock and was way too much bread.  The sun dried tomatoes were huge, but overpowered everything else.  I couldn't taste the brie or the prosciutto.     For what I paid and what I've heard, I had expected much better.  I was very disappointed in the entire experience.\n\nMy overall recommendation: just go across the parking lot to Einstein's.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nBiaXAhX0uegJmVyJFJZfA", "review_id": "9ueHKv84SVpuWG_c9XWd8g", "text": "The pros: \n- fresh ingredients\n- attention to detail \n- variety of foods, snacks, goodies and drinks\n\nThe cons:\n- expensive\n- location / parking inconvenient\n\nBrief review:\nAll in all, a good place to hang out and grab a drink with a friend when it's nice outside. Friendly, prompt service. Clean tables. Great atmosphere!  The only real problem is your wallet is going to be much, much lighter after you leave.  If you're going because you're hungry and you want value, this isn't your place.  If you're going to hang with friends to relax and enjoy the day, I think you'll enjoy the place.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EklwqiWtpD1RisEk599dqA", "review_id": "W8Ga8Vjq0lgmFNYYZynmAA", "text": "\"The Duck\" has been a regular haunt for me as long as I can remember. Even as a child I loved going to the Duck & Decanter. The sandwiches are absolutely delish as well as original. If you're not feeling adventurous though, you can always creat your own favorite. The cheese selection is decent and the cheese plates are always generous. In the wine room, you will find an excellent selection wines and beers, and an always helpful and knowledgeable staff member should you, like myself, need help making a choice. The patio is a wonderful place to spend an afternoon, especially when there is live music and fabulous weather. (Plus dogs are welcome on the patio.) Family owned and operated, the Duck is a valley favorite as well as my favorite!", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 10, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "GRc0ishku-ZQK0rP4auZFQ", "text": "I've never seen a real duck at this Decanter, but I'm pretty sure that if they knew what a great little treat this local business is, they'd be lining up and quaking to be let in. \n\nDuck and Decanter is an adorable little local deli, wine bar and gift shop in Phoenix. With a perfect patio to enjoy lunch on a nice day and a gift shop with unique finds to browse through while you wait for your sandwich, it's an enjoyable experience all around. \n\nThe food here is freshly made and up to gourmet par. They have a selection of cheeses to satisfy any dairy like and the wine is equivalently nice. I like to visit the Duck when I want a quality lunch and need it in a short period of time. My go-to sandwich is the ham and brie with honey mustard. It's a big sandwich too so I always have a left-over afternoon snack. They have a huge selection of drinks and chips -- including baked lays and for the times when my sweet tooth takes over, they have a variety of brownies, cookies and candy as well. \n\nI always enjoy browsing through the gift shop and it's a perfect stop if looking for a unique gift that's off the beaten path. Duck also supports local AZ so they have several events throughout the year with local businesses and promote other local happenings around town. \n\nThe wine bar is intimate and full of spectacular vinos. I always forget about the wine bar and need to remember to visit more often. \n\nAll in all, Duck and Decanter is a true treat for my taste buds every time I visit. If you're in a hurry, call ahead and place an order to pick up because it can get pretty busy during lunch time. They also deliver!", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TJZNX5bMUBlK7tQ_nfxb5g", "review_id": "bkvEKh-H-ZZhqYzKJ98Gjw", "text": "I love this place so much. Delicious and fun to be at.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y6nFfP2v17y5hqEmZp05Mw", "review_id": "c4rs1Avpy-bADsep4_knXQ", "text": "Our weekly Empowerment meeting creates around lunch. It seems we are forever looking for a place that has good prices and a quiet place for us to brainstorm and raise our energy. We have stumbled upon Duck and Decanter. \nFinding this restaurant is only half the battle, the other is where the heck the front door is. I felt I was intruding on the outside patrons, only to realize I had to meander through, taking a glimpse at what they were devouring to get to the front door, an added bonus I suppose. \n\nOpening the front door to a happily buzzing place seemed like quite a treat. To your right is small wine area, to the left were barrels and stuff. A bit confusing, but basically it is like walking into a deli shop of olden days. I had no idea what I was doing. I stood in line and squinted at the barely visible menu of an array of deli meats, smoked meats, salads and more. Of course being gluten intolerant one can hope she has hit the conscious jackpot..but not today...I will just have the insides..no bun! But wait! I see smoked duck and wait..I can order the sandwich of my choice and have it made into a salad. Well that is a great compromise! \n\nOf course to know me is to know I am gunna ask a lot of questions, my main concern, does the smoked duck use nitrites, nitrates or any of those other nasty carcinogens. Rather shocked by the question, the gentleman serving me has no idea and had no intentions of looking. Damn! I was really hoping for the duck! \n\nI quickly go with plan B as I weigh nitrites or high fructose corn syrup and soybean oil..with that it was the tuna salad. \n\nYou can not pay for your meal in advance as the idea is to meander the store..so I did. there were barrels of tea and coffee ready to be ground at your request. I was not impressed with the coffee grinder on the floor-ewwww. There was also an espresso area but it was not operational. \n\nThere are gadgets to buy for your kitchen, and packaged condiments and foods that I presume they make fresh there. There are fountain drinks , bottled drinks, good assortment of water and non alcoholic beer, and loads of sugary add ons within tempting reach right at the cash register-brilliant! And there is not tempting this fort Knox (well the rice cripsy treats looked..nooo must...resist...\n\nI get my food, pay and go up stairs. There are different levels and two places to sit outside, which makes this place even more interesting. \n\nI open my package and there right on top are two pieces of bread stuck to my tuna. I read the entry for the Entree salad and it said nothing about adding in the bread. I ordered the salad due to the fact I can not tolerate gluten. \n\nToo hungry to care, I peel off the bread and I dive into my food and I am shocked at how awful it is. What is that mushy stuff? I think it was water chestnuts in my tuna salad. Who puts water chestnuts, (if that was what it was) in their tuna salad? \n\nI was unimpressed with the fact that the tuna salad was put on a bed of spring lettuce (which is a thumbs up for this nutritionist), some sliced celery and string cheese. Cheese?!? Who eats cheese with their tuna? \n\nThe tuna itself was extremely dry and too salty for my liking, and I had a tough time getting it down, and eventually I got so turned off I did not finish it. There was no dressing and no taste.  I ended up not eating the salad either. What a waste of  $10.00 including guilt tip! At least the company I was with was fantastic! \n\nSome restaurants ask you if you have been to their establishment before so that they can have the opportunity to give you the best experience possible. I truly believe this is something Duck and Decanter could adopt. Maybe I was supposed to order dressing, I have no idea. Since I had never been there before and did not know what I was doing. \n\nI did ask someone else about the ingredients and she took the time to look and confirmed my suspicions-sigh. \n\nI can't wait until there is a conscious shift to what we are putting in our bodies and those who are Celiac or gluten intolerant can eat without anxiety! \n\nIs this a place for those who are Celiac or gluten intolerant? \nNO there is not enough awareness of ingredients, and handling of food. \n\nBathrooms? yes weird..outside of the building, but clean. \n\nWould I return? \nNo but for the sake of my friends, which is way more important, I will and eat some where else first.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vhxFLqRok6r-D_aQz0s-JQ", "review_id": "r0zKm6dfXQnGkaiKBKDqsQ", "text": "Good sandwiches, cuter restaurant.  It holds a lot of tcotchkes and imported items.  The sandwiches are pricey but delicious and come with a pickle.  Worth a visit.  (the downtown location doesn't have nearly as much charm)  Stick with ordered custom sandwiches and not the sandwich trays which are just your typical roast beef, turkey sandwiches etc.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CXhYBa5R70CkowoW5U89ug", "review_id": "0NLw48dK7gUl9-GFnX-c7Q", "text": "I don't understand the regular bustle and patio crowd here, except for maybe the wine.  I thought the sandwiches were just so so, unmemorable.\nthe tea as well.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PNS9z4aFDbfhpIsHCfNvNg", "review_id": "ADjnMydgZi6peMjAyEH26A", "text": "I don't get it. I really don't. I feel like I could be stoned to death in Phoenix for saying this but Duck & Decanter just is not that good. First of all, it's in a parking lot. Like, seriously by GNC, some fast food and a Sports Authority. Sexy? No! \n\nOnce you get past the fact that they \"adorable patio\" as coined by others is in a parking lot, you hope the food blows you away. Well, it doesn't. I can make the same sandwiches are home. Honestly.. they're pretty standard. Way overpriced and the gift shop is so crammed with stuff it's overwhelming and annoying.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0qIsBt4EzBDCKrIviV55Ew", "review_id": "R53UUbW2Ie-a9QoXfd_fXg", "text": "WOW, what a place, great vegetarian spot, small market spot, Why not five starts, I'm very conservatives how many I give away.  From the basics this place has all the fresh ingredients that your stomach will never forget.\n\nI can't forget the nice wine menu here as well.  What a great place to go on the weekends and relax.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZzxZZksMVxeOGcGfEFbfUw", "review_id": "Z0_RLeXFILj6Gp8U47T_LQ", "text": "After 14 years in the valley we finally made it to The Duck!  What a wonderful surprise!  Friendly staff, great  foods and an adorable shop plus a wine bar and patio for added bonus!  \n\nCouldn't possibly look at everything they have to offer in the short wait for our food, but will definately make another trip here soon!  Many many many products from all over the world along with over 60 International cheeses to choose from!  Great choices in salads and sandwiches along with anything you want to drink or take it with you!  This place is exceptional and can be very overwhelming on your first visit, but you can easily change around anything you want from the bread to the condiments and add any kind of cheese you could possibly think of!  \n\nYes it is a little odd to get to the first time and yes there is a parking lot next to this place, but it has been there for over 35 years - so I'm betting GNC, Sports Authority or Einsteins (ugh - the worst!) was even a thought when this place was built, besides after you enter their lovely patio you completely forget about all of that!  It's better than I ever imagined and we are both ready to go back and try more!\n\nWe can't believe it's taken us this long to visit this place and now we are sorry we waited, what a great find!  If you live in the valley you owe it to yourself to try The Duck!  As for the people who say expensive - I don't know where they are eating but this is very reasonable, especially for this quality of food!\n\nCheese lovers delight!!!", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v6CGBT0OoLRht9dzo7vaXg", "review_id": "RKNdDRTPgIuC40SeFvBlDQ", "text": "This truly is my fave deli in Phx. My friend Adan treated me to this lil secret spot and I decided to follow him on his food suggestion to get, THE D.A.M. SANDWICH. Pork roast rubbed with southwestern spices, pulled and marinated in a jalape\u00f1o and onion barbeque sauce. Topped with the Duck's famous coleslaw. Served on onion roll. Is your mouth watering yet?\n\nThere's a lil something for everyone on this menu; from your true carnivores to your dedicated vegetarians. \n\nAside from the amazing food the ambiance is just awesome. You can either take a seat out on the patio (which you pass by on your way in) or you can sit anywhere theres a table and chair inside. My fave spot, is back by the wine cellar and beers. Yes! that's right if you'd like you can purchase a bottle of your liking to go or have the bartender there open it for you to enjoy with your lunch. \n\nThey also have a great lil store area to pick from herbal teas, to handmade cards and organic rices. Great place overall and I just can't wait to introduce someone to it so they can enjoy it as much as I have.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2nXFEyQ06RfcdAXIPbxuwA", "review_id": "7IEWlbHlZvCQmg3ngUJtBw", "text": "Today was a whirlwind of a day. Before my husband and I set out on our groupon redeeming adventure all over Phoenix, we decided to stop in here for lunch. This is the first time I have been in here to eat since becoming vegetarian almost a year and a half ago, and before then we used to come in all of the time. At least once a month to get some sandwiches while we were out shopping in this part of town. Today I decided would be a good day to check this place back out, as I was craving sandwiches anyways. We must have come in at an off time because it wasn't very crowded. But then again, most people don't eat lunch at 3pm. There was a musician playing out on the patio for a few guests.\n\nWe walked in and my husband and I both decided on the Where's the beef? sandwich, which was lettuce, tomato, avocado, jicama, celery, sprouts, cucumber, swiss cheese, mayo and mustard. I got mine on an onion roll and my husband decided on whole wheat. We paroozed the store while we were waiting for our sandwiches and we also purchased a large bottle of water and chips. There is also a little section inside where you can purchase teas, coffees, jams, spices, oils, kitchen tools, among other items. I can't say that I have ever bought any of these items but some of them are pretty interesting. Today I saw boxed potatoes. I don't know why but I thought it was the strangest thing ever. \n\nAnyways. So our sandwiches are ready and we pay and we sat upstairs overlooking the rest of the store. I dig into my sandwich and I really love it. I'm a sandwich slut anyways so its easy to make me happy, but there were a ton of veggies. I didn't feel like I was gipped at all. Most sandwich places will give you the flattest sandwich possible. But this one was large and in charge. I got full half way through and still ate the whole thing because of how good it tasted. I think the value for a sandwich like this is just about the same as every other sandwich shop I have had that has a vegetarian option. It was $7, which is about average. So I don't feel like I was robbed or anything. We will definitely be back soon!", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1PWFPOmqvLx3sGKuuKQr9Q", "review_id": "QMPESe-Lb8wg-wiUfsulhg", "text": "This place is a little pricey, but the sandwiches hit the spot.  I'm a fan of the \"Where's the Beef?,\" a vegetarian sandwich, aptly named because when you bite into it, you don't give a damn where the beef is because your mouth is full of avocado, tomato, pine nuts, and other tasty things.\n\nTheir ladies' room has one of those weird towel machines in it.  You know, where you roll out a clean section of towel to wipe your hands?  Not paper towels, real towel.  I've never seen one anywhere else.\n\nThe area near the kitchen is filled with all sorts of weird luxury kitchen stuff; spices and dishes and expensive decorations, and other crappy junk that no one needs.  I can't decide whether it annoys me or keeps me entertained while I'm waiting for my sandwich.\n\nAt any rate, you'll get a tasty sandwich and the upstairs area is a nice quiet place to talk with your friends during a meal.  If you're looking for a bargain, Cheese & Stuff on Central and Camelback is a better value for a great sandwich.  But The Duck has a heck of a lot more options.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iAXUAPxzKXxWMCiXLjY-ww", "review_id": "eMpSPyTQHLBamMnT1AoPsw", "text": "I honestly dont understand the appeal to this place. Its an overpriced convenience store that makes food. \n\nThe sandwiches are decent...nothing to write home about yet nothing to bash about them either...they are just plain \"ok\". This wouldn't be a bad thing if I wanted to stop in and grab a quick bite to eat, but the prices here are beyond stupid for a mediocre sandwich. \n\nIf you are getting a Sandwich and a drink you are in the double digits. \n\nPlease do yourself a favor and go eat at Jimmy John's which is 100 times better. This place is subway quality for way more money. \n\nI think their deserts aren't bad which is a positive....but the deserts are also expensive. \n\nComeon...get over yourself D&D.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ib8kGCGfUqubl0u2NNLiuQ", "review_id": "t4_iOdQeaZB5KZQ_cpA7Sw", "text": "Anyone who knows me will tell you that this is my favorite place on earth. I know that it sounds like an exaggeration. It is not. EVERYTHING is phenomenal here. \n\n\"The Duck\" is my measuring stick for every other sandwich shop and deli. \n\nYour first time here may be a little confusing, because your order will be taken on a paper bag and there are a lot of options. You should feel safe in the knowledge that no matter what you get you will be happy. \n\nMy favorites are:\n\nTraditional sandwich.... Roast Beef or Smoked Turkey on any of the breads, with mayo, lettuce, tomato, swiss cheese, add sprouts. \n\nFeeling like tuna? Alabcore tuna on toasted ciabatta, with no celery, add sprouts, with lettuce, tomato, and swiss cheese. The Albacore as a salad is a great option if you are not eating breads at the time (which would be tragic because all of their bread is fresh and perfect).\n\nUncommon... Italian Dry Salami on sourdough with mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, and swiss cheese. Just do it. \n\nGet the tea of the day. Browse the wine and beer room, consider getting a coffee drink at some juncture, and peruse all of the knick knacks and food stuffs. They'll call your name when it is ready.\n\nI have had just about everything on the menu. No, I HAVE had everything on the menu. \n\nI am partial to the swiss cheese because I have not been able to find cheese like that anywhere else, but if you like cheddar (some of  you do) then try the Longhorn- it is the same price as the swiss, any other cheese will cost you extra. If you like cheese in general, then do yourself a favor and get a cheese tray, call some friends, get some wine, and relax. Get a sandwich to share with your pals, you don't want to make them jealous.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1CpyQ1VkgmNwA6RxHoq2bA", "review_id": "-_9Te6ZhaCM3tZuG98KUxQ", "text": "4 stars only because I enjoy this place for a specific purpose.\n\nI see a lot of p----ing and moaning reviews about the sandwiches, and in many respects I would agree.  It is overpriced, and they are just sandwiches.  You are also in the Camelback corridor and right on the brink of the biltmore area, so one should not be surprised about the prices.  That having been said, I typically do not go here specifically for the food.\n\nAs to why I am a fan, the wine selection and folks who work the wine room are fantastic.  In the spring and fall months this is a great place to go with a group and just enjoy some drinks on their patio.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x5MtSDPP8VC2pTlTNF4Tnw", "review_id": "I2oTagiMespmcMQrO6Y8fw", "text": "The atmosphere is awesome, perfect for a luncheon with friends. The iced coffee is good and so are their sandwiches.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wdByEB9mGvH1WLjYeMb4xw", "review_id": "321Wmfi4kTZPNN1ir6_2uw", "text": "Tasty local grub. Not cheap but fresh and delicious.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A7B8l4bO15tVkpD-5TD2zQ", "review_id": "_-uE9eBov7Q_-QWh0Pe6Cg", "text": "I have such mixed flippie floppie feelings for D&D. I absolutely LOVE the selection of loose teas (black currant is number one good). The market area has a ton of neat little knickknacks, condiments, snacks and other goodies. Almost every sandwich I've had has been tasty. One complaint though is that they got rid of the maple glazed ham. That was the best, lean ham, and the replacement is just not satisfying. The staff is always helpful and friendly, especially with newbies that aren't familiar with the Nooner. I agree with the others that it is pricey. $7 for a sammich and $2 for a bag of Kettle chips? Cha-ching!", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xg4AdOGHFxJyWByFbG8stA", "review_id": "9IGds6B2SuiMgCrXz1WJow", "text": "This might surprise you, but this place doesn't have servers. I was expecting a sit-down-and-order experience, but was wrong and I've talked to others who've thought the same thing (there are places to sit it's just more like a deli than a restaurant). Still, that shouldn't put you off...they make great sandwiches and on Mondays they have GREAT lunch specials!\n\nSometimes there is live music, which is real nice (especially if the performer is attractive and sometimes they are).\n\nWhen I go I usually order the Avacado Sandwich or the Briesciutto.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jt8jtEY1K6TD1FBzYa7HGw", "review_id": "zbq1tBqfEJhjLF3fdmK_8Q", "text": "So, I've been going to this place for years, not b/c the food blows my mind, but rather it hits the spot. Plus, I love sitting on the patio drinking wine when the weather is nice with my best gal. \n\nAnyhow, my other best gal, my mom had never tried this spot. I  thought Duck would be great for a quick casual lunch. She's a vegetarian so we ordered the Where's the Beef sandwich to share. It took about 20 minutes to make the sandwich, which feels like an eternity when your hungry.\n\nWhen I glanced at the sandwich I thought perhaps they had added some portobello mushrooms to it. Turns out, the dark brown layer was actually rotten avocado. REALLY!!!!??? I mean come on! Avocado is like prime rib to vegetarians. How can you F this up? It was truly nasty. It got me to thinking, if someone actually put this into the sandwich, what else would their low standards allow them to place into an unsuspecting victims sammie. It's not like they make them with blindfolds on. I was really grossed out.\n\nWhen I brought it to the manager's attention, she didn't seem that bothered by it. They remade half a sandwich for me, and that was that.\n\nIt was annoying b/c I left feeling that Duck & Decanter takes for granted the fact that loyal customers will stick with them no matter what. Well, not this one.\n\nPlus, that place needs a serious dusting. Yuck.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2tyadgcxcaEu5LWgLdwLAQ", "review_id": "Jeo8dQ5aSgIoQIadSAxWxA", "text": "Delicious sandwiches and a little beer & wine bar in the back with a great bartender.  Bob is very knowledgable about everything they carry and what will best pair with your food.\n\nToast the bread and shoot the breeze for a great experience!", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bUy80XymVAeKV9_QR0y8ug", "review_id": "TydBScIPyn26m-gtp8q0Zw", "text": "I always forget about Duck & Decanter, and then as soon as I visit again, I'm reminded about how pleasant it is to eat here.\n\nAt first glance, the menu can seem a little overwhelming - so many choices!  And they all sound so delicious!  But as someone who can be a little picky at times, I really appreciate the ability to easily customize my sandwich, or better yet, just build my own!  There is also an extensive choice of sides, sweets and beverages to chose from!  And while you're waiting for them to make your sandwich, check out the cool (unique!) stuff they carry!  A great place to pick up souveniers for visitors or a gift for a friend.  The patio (in nice weather) is very nice with wonderful mature trees, and the music that is available from time to time adds to the ambience.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2Mm0BC0bN7BJiOUWf9GW3A", "review_id": "KErKilh26B9QZVb7OjPDLw", "text": "Duck and Decanter is a pretty cool place, especially for lunch.  The atmosphere has some type of a small-town feel to it, where the place not only has sandwiches, but sells spices and wine, among other stuff. I really felt comfortable and actually wanted to spend a little more time in there, but I was on a tight schedule.\n\nI had a turkey sandwich.  The turkey was fantastic, and the ingredients were fresh.  I was really impressed with the wheat bread.  It really made the sandwich.\n\nAs I was waiting for my sandwich, I couldn't help but notice, the many different salads they had on display.  All of them looked good, so I decided to go with a little macaroni salad.  WOW, it was so good!  I bought a half-pint, thinking I'd save some for later, when instead, I just ate \nthe whole thing.  Whoops!\n\nI cant wait to go back!", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jl3reeqMGE7ooiWftpAIuA", "review_id": "PByrzlIlEAH3kzamQ_eZAA", "text": "I think I'll end up at the Duck & Decanter each time I come back to visit Phoenix.\n\nI've tried the turkey sandwich and the pulled pork sandwich and both tasted fresh and great.  It might run you a couple of dollars more than a Subway sandwich but it's worth it.\n\nService is great, but as others have mentioned its not really a sit-down restaurant, you go up and order your sandwich, pick it up, and you can sit either outside or upstairs if you want to 'dine-in'.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bKKVpwp1ERdWUl4lqc8ChA", "review_id": "ZZ3ocytr3Ah6vRhF8s7JqQ", "text": "Not sure how they got four stars. The place is cute but that's about it. It is unkept and feels dirty and old, it has a potential of being a great little cafe if they would serve good food. \nOften run out of ingredients, the sandwiches are not cheap and they don't give you much for your $.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xFG4Ca2HHmbxDTkMlmHnjQ", "review_id": "gFPqPO2m5rorHUcl4gC83g", "text": "Very good prices for food, and it's great! Wonderful service as well. I also love their selections of breads, meats, cheeses, etc, etc!\n\nSome of the items in the store (not on the menu) are a bit overpriced. Also, when I have taken my sandwich home, it didn't last very long and wasn't nearly as good as it was in the restaurant.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "X_kPh3nt0AJPNPHye2rTlA", "review_id": "0RgLmPjw6jnlsYsoNgPdpQ", "text": "I have enjoyed this place since I was in high school!  I love their sandwiches...you get to make your own!  I always get ham, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, avocado and sprouts (sometimes) all on whole wheat!  Yum!  I also love a nice chai too!  They have a cool set up you can eat up or downstairs.  They have a giftshop which is cute.  I have not gone there for their wine bar, but I hear its good!  I would try it!  All the ingredients are fresh and the staff there are always so upbeat and friendly!  It is always busy so just be prepared for that...you can always order ahead!  \n\nThey also have a location downtown...its nice, but this one is better.  That one caters more to those that need something to go quickly!", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q-e5Kriu18oFX5orJkoNhA", "review_id": "sLKWxOwXfPqsRCMBH492UQ", "text": "I have been here a ton of times and the sandwiches are always great. The have a lovely little market as well and the patio is the best. On Sunday afternoons they have live music on the patio.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mEgD2AGWGKD_gs-Jf3Ypew", "review_id": "eMN7Vq43SAyJhJGn67HIzQ", "text": "Wow this is a really cool place.  Im not sure if the Duck would qualify more as a deli or a grocery, but its got a pretty wide selection of products.  Nice selection of beer and wine and  cheese.  The architecture of the building is pretty neat as well!\nI stopped by here for the Local First event and it was really impressive!  There was a beer tasting going on on the patio of the bar and samples of cheese and tea provided for free.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qQns9dP75RNOWOVWI_ZKZw", "review_id": "3mXMYCWEhQMGSaTk7tvTGw", "text": "We visited for the annual Local First Fall Festival. There was no parking available, so we had to go across the street. There were also too many people, so crowding and navigation were problematic. There were a good number of tents offering free samples. It was great to try food from several local places, since we got to discover new places to visit later. Unfortunately, none were selling food, so we couldn't also get lunch on the spot and had to go elsewhere for a full meal. I like this event as a way to try food samples and explore potential places to visit in the future.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VZWOi9UAqveUbQxbapKB7g", "review_id": "07GseVXvd0JW-ccl1pd-hQ", "text": "10 Reasons why I love thee: \n\n1. Specifically, the Where's the Beef? Vegetarian sandwich. Fresh veggies like avocado, sprouts, lettuce, swiss and more. Good bread, not dry, not stale, just plain good bread. Plus full of flavor! And I'm not even a vegetarian.\n\n2.   Alcohol with my sandwich, what a great thing to pair up and a huge variety at their wine bar\n\n3. Side options, so many to choose from and not just the normal potato salad or pasta salad. They have those too, but sides like cottage cheese with herbs, southwestern salad, egg salad and more\n\n4. Bread, meat, spreads and cheese selections too - I haven't tried all of them, but they all look delicious\n\n5. The gift store... I'm always looking for a place to bring out of town visitors and this will be one of them. Its an airy building with cute items and some would be useful around the house too\n\n6. All of the seating options, upstairs, downstairs, in the wine bar area, outside with live music, even midway on the stairs\n\n7. Friendly service from the people taking our food order to the bartender taking our drinks\n\n8. Live music in the courtyard area, such peaceful music that is not blaring loud. I can hear myself talk and enjoy the music too\n\n9. That its next to Copenhagen Furniture. Yeah... most wouldn't care, but give me a break, I'm looking for furniture.\n\n10. Half size options. I still take half of my meal home, but at least I'm not eating multiple meals of it.  \n\nI haven't tried the coffee or their breakfast, but I'm sure its good too. I know this place has been around for a long time and I have no idea what it tasted like before, but I like what it is now. I love this place just the way it is.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Uc3GE4DYvAS8pzEf2yxcEA", "review_id": "QMdaxoJ1vt0XB23hJYU1dQ", "text": "I LOVE the Duck and Decanter!  I have been coming here since I was a little girl, and it has since become a ritual hangout spot for one of my friends and I.  My dad played music there (and still does regularly!), and I have so many awesome memories that are related back to this little gem of a restaurant.  The staff is always so incredibly friendly, and I love walking around looking at all of the awesome kitchen gadgets and the like while I am waiting for my sandwich.  This is a great place for families, and is also a great place for a low-key Girls' Night Out filled with music and great wine.  This place is so lovely -- one of my most favorite places to lunch in the Valley.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2HBaogoNJB4RX3cozqBHUw", "review_id": "Vz8VxlN9fbPqnE-sLgHzgg", "text": "Tuna pita pockets are the best. Great place for food!!!!!", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-JvniBY0gYLzuSRnpG4HPA", "review_id": "3q-ghFcsLAJoo4s0P2aXvw", "text": "Best sandwiches in Phoenix. I love the building, the wine selection, the coffee, the live music and the ambience.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kk05snSafuIFK0lsxoMNzA", "review_id": "RhtMRkeULWHpJ_wkotTP-w", "text": "I've never been disappointed here.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C1rHp3dmepNea7XiouwB6Q", "review_id": "VIiYkXDlm3bEGkI_mSwCmA", "text": "Went here for a friends birthday. They have a nice outside patio. That you can reserve. Great options for sandwiches & wine. I absolutely love these types of places where it's a deli but also a great little shop with crazy jams, sauces, teas & cookwares.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aTi0NVrcPJWbN6jAsJVcAw", "review_id": "KyAn5uOedb7xpv5wgVrsfA", "text": "A colleague who used to live in Phoenix recommended Duck & Decanter to me. I'd seen the sign out by North 16th Street, but didn't know it was a restaurant/shop. I tried it and - wow - great sandwich! They are made to order and are customizable. I get the Smokey Forest with turkey instead of ham. While you're waiting for your order, grab a table out on the patio or browse the shop for local foods, jams, honeys, or spices as well as cookbooks and other tchotchkes. \n\nThey close earlier than some other restaurants, so be sure to check the hours before you stop by.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "13dlvyNatfdObY64SKi3iw", "review_id": "E8PNRGs4bb9Gw0Wo1EmnRA", "text": "Why do people like this place?  Can't they buy a loaf of sliced bread, some deli meat and some dijon mustard at any grocery store and make a comparable sandwich?  I am a long time Phoenix resident, and I have always thought this place was BORING!  I have to meet people here once  in a while, and always make up the excuse that I have already eaten.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8-mw_aotUGmP0k0s6QKwOA", "review_id": "a5E2r5cFPb_Xx-k4G-YjuA", "text": "I would say they have earned my business for life, but it doesn't feel like business when you're treated like a friend. The ambiance, charm and quirkiness of this place makes one feel right at home. Delicious deli items, an eclectic wine offering and top-notch service make this place my new favorite Valley staple. Great for events! Keep them in mind for your baby shower/bar mitzvah/engagement party etc.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xdXeen8BVL51ySXu9ByY6Q", "review_id": "BZptcy18RvxBBWzh7RFabg", "text": "I met a friend the other day at Duck and Decanter. I had always wondered about this place because, an East Coast transplant, I assumed that it was some kind of a pub/restaurant typical of big Northeast cities. It was the name that threw me. I was completely taken by surprise when I entered. It is a deli/market/bakery combo. Think Cracker Barrel merged with Le Grand Orange sprinkled with Which Wich. Fascinating concept!\n\nThe sandwich that I ordered was delicious and I took a heap of pickles that come with. I managed to avoid buying anything else like chips or baked goods, but did so with a sad heart. Everything looked wonderful. My friend and I had a great lunch and leisurely talked for hours. No wait staff came to give us dirty looks or cleared our plates as we took our last bites. It was a good experience and I will definitely come again. Next time I will eat some sweets, browse the store, sit on the patio with my dog, and listen to the music outside - of course, not all at once.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OZU7_5IsG2giCHTj_hwVjQ", "review_id": "Tt4NLCs-7USYfMzEuLUk8g", "text": "This is by far the best place in Phoenix for an afternoon with family and friends for sandwiches. Sit outside on a beautiful fall or spring afternoon and sometimes you can catch some live music.\nThey also have a nice wine bar with a good selection by the bottle or glass. The Duck offers spices, cookbooks, and unique gifts for last minute shopping.\nI have been coming to the Duck for over 20 years and highly recommend it. Watch out for the weekly lunch rush though. It gets extremely busy and problematic if you have somewhere to be.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tXhlRAnR3_GoWvewfQni4Q", "review_id": "YV2mNsXYtd6fBiZYcnyk7g", "text": "The cheese selection is very large and reasonably priced for the kinds of cheese available. That is not to say that duck and decanter is cheap. I prefer the staff at the north central location over this location. Duck and Decanter almost has a monopoly on unique cheeses, coffees, teas, etcs. The only other real option is AJ's and the prices there are exorbitant.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "joEN2Mx6n2FNzsIrR0CpjQ", "review_id": "uiraMHxSre9SeBMd68s5fg", "text": "I'm the very rare Phoenician who has been born and raised here. Most of the older, more established places really resonate with all of us, since we've frequented them so much throughout the years....or at least that is me. For those whom aren't from here, or do not know of Duck and Decanter, all you need to know is that this is THE ONLY BROWN BAG PLACE YOU NEED TO KNOW OF. Period.\n\n**The Layout**\nAs soon as you walk in, you see a number of things First you will notice the fun food items and nick-knacks on shelves, all usable and able to be purchased for use in your kitchen. Off to your left you will also see a coffee bar which is directly in front of the wine room. Each offer excellent products as well as experienced servers who can help you decide further. You also will see on the left wall a large selection of extremely high quality coffees from around the globe. Finally, to the right a large deli section with fridges filled with the same meats, cheeses, and sides you enjoyed in your sandwich\n\n**Fud**\nThe food is excellent, of course. Everything used is waaaaay above the quality of normal sandwich shops. You have a wide selection of fresh made pasta options as well as soups and other various sides. Its truly up to you to make your own brown bag special. My favorite is the Sonoran Chicken, with a wheat bread blend and swiss or provolone.... You can't go wrong with anything here guys. The staff work hard and care about your experience.\n\n**What else?!?!**\nThey have awesome music events planned out each week utilizing the patio out front. It is a two story building, so you can go upstairs and go up their for a group event if wanted.\n\nENJOY EVERYONE!!!!!!!", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Qtro4APUHh1wEwnVhciPPQ", "review_id": "BTWjmis1VXoWgbqBS3T9Cg", "text": "Duck and Decanter is more than just a sandwich shop for me.\n\nAs a young girl, I would frequently come to D&D with my dad. We would always get sandwiches, and I would be allowed to get a prize from the toy chest (not sure if they have it anymore). It was a place where we got to spend time together and bond, which was rare because as an  OB/GYN, my dad was frequently on call and at work. \n\nI was pleased to recently find out that after all of these years, Duck and Decanter has not lost its honey feel, warm ambiance, and quality of their food. \n\nThis June, I took my dad there for Father's Day lunch. The sandwiches were as good as I remember. Nothing extravagant or peculiar, just classic sandwiches. Fresh breads, crispy lettuce, vine ripened tomatoes (among other things) and yummy mayonnaise. Not to mention their meat is very high quality and fresh-- all still at the amazing quality I remember as a young girl- fantastic. \n\nThe staff is nice, helpful and super friendly. They give the place a warm feel to it. \n\nWhile you're there, make sure to shop around a bit, as they do have quite a few little trinkets and specialty food items like hot sauces, chocolates, and jams. All of their items are fairly moderately priced as well. \n\nTo eat, you can either go upstairs to their loft area, sit on their tucked away yet lively patio, or in the lobby area of the restaurant. All places are nice, clean, and family friendly! \n\nDuck and Decanter is truly a great place to get a great quality sandwich and spend some quality time with the family.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tHz9cWxwSfcP4qRaPIHvww", "review_id": "x4ExSlvOYDlERXBXYRWftQ", "text": "I absolutely love Duck & Decanter. Their sandwiches are always fresh and delicious. I especially like that you can build your own sandwich. I usually go for a turkey, bacon, and avocado sandwich on wheat bread. Can you say yum?! The bacon especially, since it is huge and thick - I'm pretty sure it's prosciutto, 'cause this ain't no regular bacon. I always order this sandwich and my husband always wants a bite or half the sandwich. (He usually orders the Genova sandwich.) It's definitely a sandwich you could share, but only grudgingly. \n\nThe store itself is really nice to browse and find specialty chocolates or treats while you wait for your sandwich. I'm always tempted to buy the fancy chocolate bars - there's too many to choose from! It's nice that they carry local product and other items.\n\nThere's plenty of room to sit, whether it's upstairs or outside on the patio. The patio is fantastic, especially when there's live music. We love coming here on the weekend to sit back and relax. \n\nIf you love sandwiches, you should definitely stop by Duck & Decanter. This is one of the best sandwich places in Phoenix!", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hieVDOyVxxitOi1v2m1lhw", "review_id": "zMqc7Z0ZAxr0TQq2EG-r4Q", "text": "Seriously, why did NO ONE tell me about this place?  i had a random bread bowl craving (a la Perkins, which dont seem to exist here) and per yelp reviews, Duck and Decanter had them.  And sure enough they did!\n\nThis place totally surpassed all my expectations.  Employees are SUPER friendly, food is so good (spinach salad - yum, firey italian sandwich was amazing) and there is a little wine and beer bar tucked in the corner.\n\nThis place had me grinning ear to ear like a fool.  Makes me happy and i can't wait to go back!", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0F-JS0c2D2PDWGOX7MRzLA", "review_id": "1hceEwRj4xaAjE2_bgH-yQ", "text": "Ok based on people's review I was expecting fabulous - husband and I went in one night for some soup and sammies - both of our meals were mediocre at best - won't be back until we have exhausted all other options - \n\nFood quality was ok - the bread was nothing to write home about (and is that not what makes a sammie?) - veggies were fresh and deli meat was meh.  Sorry - I wanted to love it -", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gUXfVNgnNF9WU73T-d-FKQ", "review_id": "HpC1DtPvww9-n5lzqIgWzA", "text": "Recent family lunch at the Duck, outside under the amazing eucalyptus trees, had more great sandwiches.  It's so easy to get a really layered and yummy vegetarian sandwich with great side treats.  And the meat-a-tarians in the family loved their sandwiches too!", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZHp3BnxElWF9SVO2N1gJKg", "review_id": "mVlUVUx_OIajZZk-S9Kcog", "text": "This is no ordinary deli. My mom and my grandfather & I used to have lunch here all the time when I was a little girl. I'm glad to see that it's still the same and just as good as I remember it to be. It has a certain homey feeling to it. The sandwiches are amazing! The smoked turkey is still my favorite.  The outside patio is the best place to enjoy your lunch when the weather is lovely.  This is a real Phoenix treasure. You need to try it. Enough said.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nObbQ_Zu5vGV0Cv5dMe_1A", "review_id": "Dk2AB8AOM86WmCKJ-G7UwA", "text": "This is one of the best places to get a deli sandwich. They are nice and piled high on the freshest bread. You get to choose what goes on your sandwich. There are a lot of side items to choose from as well like potato salad, pasta, etc. I am a huge fan of their iced coffee! It also doubles as a store so you can find cute little trinkets and unique grocery items. Hey, if you want chips or candy with your sandwich, you can pick it off the shelf and enjoy it then. They even have a little doggie station with treats and a water bowl.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QLqQ9kqP0EHah-8im_TOgw", "review_id": "uwAqeYX-yZXwwo-RvQHGNg", "text": "\"What's good on the menu?  It's my first time here.\"\n\"Everything. Or it wouldn't be on the menu.\"\n\"Haha, okay.\" Really what I'm thinking, \"Easy there, Tiger.  I'm about to check-in and Yelp! about you.\" \n\nCute store with lots international stuff you can't get at a grocery store. Ordered the The Hot Sandwich, which was just average. Bread was soggy, but meat was tender and tasty.  The second order was a Genoa sandwich, which turned into a tuna salad sandwich.  Took it back and waited almost 10 minutes while my boyfriend ate by himself upstairs.  Sandwich was pretty good.  I liked the aoili sauce and the meat was thick sliced.  Had it at home later hot.  \n\nI was hoping I could get comped with a cookie since they kept staring back at me the whole time, or ask where I was sitting and they would bring it to me.  \nOh well,  we will give it another shot.  I want to buy some goodies in there.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zCnSshZN3-96iXHFaowwKg", "review_id": "laLme2TRzIKZras-j77o4Q", "text": "This place is great. It was my first time coming here and I didn't really know what to expect coming in after looking at their website and reading other yelp reviews. What stuck out most to me was how quiet and tranquil it was. It wasn't pretentious, or a hassle with them wanting you to buy anything, or otherwise stressful or anything like that. It's a genuine hide away that gave me flashbacks of having lunch on my front lawn in the house I grew up in in western Oregon. Lush grass, big and plenty deciduous trees to provide plenty of shade and make that cool sound when a breeze comes through. It is very simple and tranquil to dine at. It also reminds me a lot of A.J.'s minus the grocery store and just offering quality coffee, wine, beer, sandwiches and sweets/desserts in a pleasant and classy atmosphere.\n\nI got their special. So for Wednesday it was the \"Healthy Humpday\" which is half of a generously portioned ham sandwich, as well as a generous helping of salad also with a dill pickle on the side and a taffy in a brown paper bag. Totaling a little over $4.50. Then I made my way over to the bar area and got a 12oz craft beer for their happy hour special of $3.00. So I basically got a generous quality lunch that left me stuffed and satisfied for $8.41 total. I was very impressed with everything and very much look forward to going back and eating there again.\n\nI feel like it should be closer to 4.5 stars, but since that's not an option, and that 4 is simply just too low for me, 5 stars it is then.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zz4iaqRAIT-wju1J8wicgA", "review_id": "2zAJxZdfAh3QKqLs-dgkLQ", "text": "It's sort of sad to live in Arizona your whole life and then out of nowhere get asked to meet someone at \"duck and decanter\" and... Not knowing what they're talking about. I'm pretty sure my friends almost disowned me when they found out I was a \"duck and decanter VIRGIN!\" Yeah yeah. I came here on a Sunday and instantly fell in love with all the knickknacks and large variety of rootbeer. This place is now a staple when I want to meet someone in that area of town. Oh, the food? The best! The sandwiches are so amazing. I've only had the cold veggie ones, but damn is their mustard good. Good music, they were playing Weezer and Nat King Cole upstairs.They obviously know the way to  my heart.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GCToyOzdSlnT9IjnpJa63A", "review_id": "KVfyHRl8GfsdV0jEW6ZbBg", "text": "Veggie Sandwich = Vegetarian heaven!  SO fresh and I actually ate the entire sandwich and that is RARE!  Tea is fresh and I loved everything about this place!  one of my new favorites!", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7URL4QLWptQBEvk1V2-h1A", "review_id": "YHgX6bEmG9WFP0643MQCyA", "text": "One of my favorite places now!  Excellent albacore tuna and a wonderful selection of wine. Could offer high end wines at a more appealing price and may sell more", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "el_BsZHqhCZK_VG27TyPBA", "review_id": "H-n73dRKxkqEVvx2Wg6srA", "text": "Came here for a breakfast burrito - it was satisfactory, but honestly nothing to write home about. It's a nice little place, within walking distance of home, so I'll probably be back to check out some more of the menu.\n\nI like the store - lots of interesting sauces and seasonings, looks like mostly local companies. I bought a bottle jalapeno and onion barbecue sauce which turned out to be delicious. I'd like to think I'll do some of my shopping here if I ever get around to cooking my own food.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yJf7conk-2goFuE1RV6Egg", "review_id": "QqPWDl09ZqTCSTq-wQz6_A", "text": "I love D&D and have been coming here for years.  It's always my go-to place for a nice deli sandwich in the Camelback Corridor.  I frequently get the creamy herb chicken salad on croissant and it's delicious everytime.  My husband craves the D.A.M. Sandwich: Pork roast rubbed with southwestern spices, pulled and marinated in a jalape\u00f1o and onion barbeque sauce. Topped with the Duck's famous coleslaw. Served on onion roll.  Yep, it sounds delish right?  My daughter usually gets the fruit salad or the pb & j but last time she tried the Trail Blazer Sandwich: Cream cheese, apple slices, grated carrot and trail mix on cranberry walnut bread.  Sure, it's healthy but she only ate one bite!  Maybe a bit too healthy for my 8 year old, oh well.  I tried it and it was a bit too \"granola\" for me too.\n\nOh, and you can order with ease online and skip a bit of the wait - even during a busy lunch.\n\nWe also like the choice of beverages, chips and snacks but they are a bit pricey (some specialty bottled sodas or waters are almost $3!).  For the occassional picnic though it's a delightful treat!  Also, if you have a child, don't forget to sign up on their website for the kids club - the kids get to pick an item out of the Treasure Chest on each visit.  Just another cheap little trinket to step on late at night or get lost in the couch, but the kids love it!  Don't we all love a freebie?!?  Thanks D&D!!", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Q-e5Kriu18oFX5orJkoNhA", "review_id": "Fo0DB8EMgy2Ku5VHheqwzg", "text": "Last time I visited Duck & Decanter I was very disappointed. I have been visiting this place since high school and it has always been great but for some reason this time everything was off. My sandwich bread was hard and inedible, the topping were sparse, and the pasta salad was just not good.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "3FRzcb41y7LYr5yRMQSoqw", "review_id": "tFM_VlEQIkQetdq06Lo0hg", "text": "This is a really neat place to have lunch. You place your order inside and then take a seat outside in the patio. It looks like a small Trader Joe's when you're inside with an antique feel to it. \n\nYou really can't go wrong with anything you order. Everything is fresh. The bread is amazing. The sandwiches are huge. The soup is full of flavor. \n\nWe found another new go-to-spot for lunch!", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9VBrPQxkQTsQBAcjYM8FIA", "review_id": "YmEtZPfDsMOpq1GgKuiV9g", "text": "Really Fresh ingredients. I went with the Duckling which had a very unique but pleasantly great taste. I will absolutely go back.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "cXnWZPcrtHjKXbcNzulg2A", "review_id": "-4NwUYKx4NIBce2aJxDw9Q", "text": "15 minutes to make an egg salad sandwich with only 4 orders ahead of me? When I open my bag, there is only half a sandwich? WTF? I go back and they acknowledge the mistake and proceed to make a half sandwich with and old piece of bread that was likely left over from lunch 5 hours prior.\n\nThere are too many places in this area to mess up that bad on a simple sandwich order to go back and try it again.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Z4xZrZi_AMtOR6I24dPrHQ", "review_id": "1n40cM1GLg4igcSL64DTdw", "text": "This is a wonderful deli. It's the only place I've found that has edible gluten-free bread. The food is always delicious and the staff gives good small town friendly service. They truly appreciate their customers and take pride in their work.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oZuNME_exUMSjrcg6uRFjw", "review_id": "nnWggQl5f6vPORvEB1sk0Q", "text": "I love Duck & Decanter! I've been coming here for years! This is an awesome little spot to brings your friends for lunch! Not only do they have a great menu, but the environment and vibe is also awesome. This hidden gem reminds me of a log cabin that just happens to be a restaurant. They have a little gift shop in the restaurant and they always have the coolest kitchen gadgets and nic-nac gifts.  \n\nMy favorite sandwich is the Genoa. This masterpiece.... Genoa salami, herb and garlic cream cheese, marinated tomatoes, spinach on a French roll.\n\nI've a had almost all the sandwiches.... Some other note worthy options are....\n\n- \"the duckling\" - smoked turkey and duck breast with a cranberry relish,  watercress on a raisin bread. \n-\"briesciutto\" - sun dried tomato spread, prosciutto, Brie cheese, and your choice of bread. I also like to add spinach. \n-albacore tuna is also awesome! \n\nThere are several more options that are fantastic but too many to name. Come check this place out and sit upstairs to see some local art or come on in when they have live music (Fridays I think). This is a great place to take out of towners.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tMcI3o5fwotUGpFFefBICQ", "review_id": "PnPLln-Y18fpN9hSBEWmOA", "text": "Great lunch! Pretty darn good sandwiches! Gift shop, big bags of chips, and a great deli counter selection! They have a wine cellar with a great selection (not a HUGE selection) of hand picked great wine. Seating is outdoor, indoor, and upstairs in a little loft.  It is a casual place and a Phoenix local staple.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "7e1XAK4j95x-ibEy4qFKYg", "review_id": "UpRAxM738uOjEgi4IdIoDA", "text": "During my recent trip to Phoenix, without a doubt my favorite find was Duck and Decanter. I discovered them while searching for a breakfast option one morning. \n\nI actually had a hard time finding them at first. They're located by the parking garage in the SE corner of a plaza that is on the SE corner of E Camelback Rd and N 16th St. Overwhelming amount of directional abbreviations aside, if you manage to find this gem, you will not be disappointed.\n\nI stopped here twice during my Phoenix visit. I had the breakfast burrito with egg, cheddar chz and black forest bacon for breakfast one morning. It was pretty good. Adding their salsa is really what increased the flavor and brought it up a notch. \n\nOn another day, we stopped in for lunch and had the marinated roasted chicken sandwich on sourdough bread. This was a game changer. The fresh, delicious roasted chicken was so good. It tasted like something your mom would make for you if she really loved you. Yeah, that's right mom, I'm calling you out. This is the sandwich I needed growing up. Not bologna and processed cheese. We can still salvage this relationship. Balls in your court lady. \n\nThe food here was great but they're also a specialty store. They have an assortment of greatness throughout. Barrels of coffee beans, containers of different teas, wine, cheeses, beer, different kinds of oils, all kinds of stuff. \n\nThere's seating all over, including outside, but I chose the upstairs loft both times. It was relaxing and there are giant photos of AZ wildlife all around upstairs too... I like animals... and free WiFi. Yup, they have free Wifi. I love you D&D!!!\n\n*In a hushed voice* -- Psst, Mom, I love you too. I was just trying to be a big man in front of my friends. Your sandwiches are great.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cBJqlNzyoJFak3_XRe2bvw", "review_id": "8biJRr31dryu9iyZHMiE5w", "text": "This place is unlike any other. First of all, the name is unusual. The restaurant is tucked away and has trees surrounding the building. It almost feels like you're away from Arizona. The place is set up like a deli but also like a small store and a coffee bar and an art gallery and a patio space...super unique. I love the selection of foods and beverages. Ordering is simple (that is when you know what you want) and you have a chance to browse through the aisles as you wait for your order. They also have a loft space upstairs to enjoy your food but there's seating downstairs and outside on multiple patios. Perfect place for a weekday lunch or a brunch with your friends.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W_MxUtOFJvsgrnr_wBEUew", "review_id": "v2UPRwJOgtUC7GFvfd0kmg", "text": "Food was good but won't be going there again. My friend and I had our 3 little kids with us (two of them only a year old). The babies were a bit fussy but not being out of control, and the manager came to us and told us we needed to quiet down. I was very offended seeing that the babies are only 1 year old, obviously children that age are hard to tell to be quiet. I take my kids out to eat all the time and have never had this issue at a restaurant, not pleased with how we were treated.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W_MxUtOFJvsgrnr_wBEUew", "review_id": "x04XojFzjpOF3NZvsqaGmg", "text": "I was very shocked to see that my review from yesterday had been hidden! What is the point of this website if people can't write their opinion? Obviously whoever is in charge of this restaurant's yelp site didn't want people to see how POORLY my children and I were treated at this establishment. A friend of mine and our 3 little boys (two of them babies) came into eat yesterday when a manager came to us and told us we needed to quiet it down. It was quite ridiculous and offensive, seeing that two of the children are ONE year. Yes sir, let me talk some sense into my baby and tell him that he is being rude. I bring my children out to eat quite often and have never had this issue, my kids are not in any way out of control or bratty. Also, a note to whomever this concerns in management in control of this site: if you take my post down again, I will continue to write this review.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_s5XYVfUjBD-1sj7ZNxFZQ", "review_id": "A69edtH3acr5azIJOJrxUg", "text": "The Duck and Decanter is THE place for a sandwich or a glass of wine. Great food and wine selections. I am not a beer drinker myself, but friends tell me that the beer selection is also stellar. Staff is always friendly. Can't wait for the summer to be over and to enjoy a leisurely afternoon on their patio again.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ufcuBP32bl-DrqKnHCWCZw", "review_id": "f6Lw2mR1tOhwjmHiNyNkxA", "text": "My favorite sandwich in the world. Been eating here since I was 2 and I will never get tired or sick of it. Duck and decanter holds a special place in my heart. There is nothing bad about this place :).", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kdI1Jh6wN6WzeTM4-fapOw", "review_id": "xz7Y2Lh5z0gCGQxOsv4stQ", "text": "Omg this place is so cute I love it so much. There place makes me feel like I'm out at California in the red woods or something eating amazing sandwiches. I had there ham egg and cheese sandwich was like the best ever I so am coming back I love it love it love it.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZoJWDF1acPACIoSxJoWqkA", "review_id": "Bs91V7yP4FkIH6selVc63A", "text": "Want to eat at a place that treats you like family? Here it is.\n\nWant an amazing sandwich with ingredients meticulously hand picked from across the world? You got it.\n\nWant real quality? Boom.\n\nThis place is awesome, you can grab a quick bite to eat or stay all day. From lunch sandwiches to catered events to cheese and wine parties. This place can keep you covered.\n\nAfter you order, browse the amazing selection of treats and gifts and you will find so many cool little ideas. \n\nThis place is top of my list and the best thing is its a local family. Way better than the big chain sandwich shops.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tRO65iau0J5erWQWpknWbw", "review_id": "8pooz1HzexHXNkBCCCZYiw", "text": "This sandwich is a slice of home. It's a wonderful oasis in Phoenix offering delicious, one of kind sandwich's with a delightful craft bar and wine cellar. On a cool day bring your dog, enjoy music on the patio as you nosh and share a drink. Highly recommend the roast beef on marble rye or any of their pocket pitas.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 16, "useful": 6, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "YzNZNgpOy9tthDnczS_ajg", "review_id": "PUFMLHPXUjdVZmRaNzwQyA", "text": "I dig the Duck.  I don't even really know what to call it.  Part store, part bar, part deli, part someone's living room who doesn't make you feel guilty about not helping with the dishes, only catch being you actually have to pay for your wine and cheese (which I'm totally fine with if it means I don't feel guilty for not helping with the dishes).\n\nBasically the duck has everything you could possibly need dispersed at different locations around what appears to be a large cabin with a lush green park in front.  You get your items (wine, coffee, sandwiches, whatever) and you mosey around, find a place to sit and enjoy them, just like you would in your own backyard, except your own backyard probably doesn't have as extensive of a wine collection or an award winning cheese department (and if it does, I officially hate you).\n\nI like to come here for happy hour (M-F, til 7:00, $2 off house wine and draft beer) or on Sunday afternoons to do a little daydrinking and people watching.  I don't have kids or a dog, but people that do seem to love this place.  Normally I don't prefer my wine with children (probably why I don't have kids), but the Duck's overall mellow environment somehow soothes me to the point that I find myself actually enjoying the presence of the mini-humans. And if I enjoy anywhere enough to actually consider motherhood, it's probably worth at least a dozen or so stars, but Yelp only goes up to five so five it is.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gUXfVNgnNF9WU73T-d-FKQ", "review_id": "UGMVpVHkQBlaMjEMFmub5g", "text": "Tuna with water chestnuts on gluten free bread (they use Udis), YUM.  And a super patio - sit under the eucalyptus trees, relax and enjoy!  Friday nights, live music...add a glass of wine and it's casual and super relaxed :-)", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qHS507CZSukuEabzwCUxqA", "review_id": "TAa71dzH-AiF5Li4v1DKOA", "text": "I have been going to Duck and Decanter for 18 years.  My mom even went there as a little girl when it was part of a plant nursery.  It is still amazing!  They will make sandwiches however you want them, and the ingredients are always super fresh.  They have lots of cozy, private places to sit inside and outside.  For me, it is an Arizona landmark.  I drive here 45 minutes each way about once a month just to enjoy the good eats and atmosphere with my friends.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lYiY0z9gpe0xL0NZIc7iUg", "review_id": "91dVoYpAUZ_WuE7A6tfhdA", "text": "This place has the best sandwiches. And they've been consistently great every time I have eaten here in the past 25 years.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L-nRso3TdfX3QGZTUH4oew", "review_id": "s4FhrsSkFUoKQBSX0VCsGQ", "text": "If I could give them minus 100 stars, I would do so. \nMy partner and I live in Central Phoenix and had friends from San Diego in for a visit last weekend.  After showing them around town on Sunday, Dec. 29th we were all hungry around 1pm. With the numerous dining options in Central Phoenix we decided to go to the Duck and Decanter on E. Camelback.  Friends in town have been raving about that place for years and now this was our opportunity to try it and show our friends a good time.  We arrived last Sunday a little after 1pm.  Outside was very busy but managed to find a an empty table for the four of us.  I decided to wait at the table to save it as it was the last one available. The others went inside to place our orders. My first impression was. Not good. There was no landscaping, vegetation or flowers. Felt like we were sitting on a concrete slab in the shopping center parking lot.  Also looked a bit trashy with several dirty tables left unattended. Ambiance a big Zero.  After about 25 mins of waiting outside at the table the rest of my party came out with brown paper bags and drink cups.  In that amount of time we could of had a fabulous sit down and served lunch at one of the many great caf\u00e9s in the neighborhood. They said it was busy ordering the food and only two persons working behind the line taking orders.  On a busy Sunday afternoon this is unacceptable. I ordered a BLT on sourdough bread with a side of coleslaw.  For almost $8.00 per sandwich they could afford to be a little less chinsy with them. The sourdough bread was just cheap white bread that you can buy at the grocery for 99 cents per loaf.  There were exactly 2 slices of over cooked bacon with a piece of brown wilted lettuce on mayo.  The only ingredient they were generous with was the whole tomato that was sliced and piled on the sandwich to make it appear that it was a heartier sandwich.  I didn't order a big fat tomato and mayo sandwich. Shame on you Duck and Decenter.  My side of coleslaw was practically inedible.  Coleslaw swimming in watered down slaw sauce (more like mayonnaise and warm milk) was not at all tasty.  Another person in my party ordered an over priced spinach salad with barely any spinach.  She never told them when ordering yo hold the spinach. Really people!!!! Also she had to wait another 25 mins to get her ice tea because she was told that they had run out. Couldn't they have told her when she ordered it and let her make a different drink choice.  While eating our less than acceptable meal a man was playing the guitar and singing.  He sounded okay but his volume was way way to loud. We literally could not even coo in ate with each other being at least 50 feet away from him.  This total experience at the Duck and Decanter left a bitter taste in my mouth and not just from the awful food. We will never be back.  They can keep their lousy service, inedible over priced food and \"cluck it\".", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HsFO3PZT6MVty56IJ8lDIg", "review_id": "fLd_V1N_Qb051-tvjzxWPQ", "text": "I was a fan of this place 10 years ago and moved out of state. I recently moved back and was excited to take my partner and out of town guests to this eatery!  It was awful, long wait, skimpy sandwich, loud music on patio, so loud and somewhat abrasive when the singer talked to the audience. I couldn't hear or talk to the person sitting right next to me.   This was the 29th and a Sunday brunch.  Disappointed, will not go back, especially since there are so many new and fantastic eateries in Phoenix!  You can't rely on a name, Duck and Decanter, your poor service, etc will catch up and you will not survive.  My advice to all who ask,  where is a good place to eat, I will say not Duck and Decanter!", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v3kG6bBzkmXEYKCgcRbYZQ", "review_id": "fmPfkeTdkr4gGlq-LChw3A", "text": "Yes! What a satisfying and lovely feeling I have after leaving Duck and Decanter. The layout of this restaurant is like a delicatessen labyrinth. The employees are cheerful, earnest and helpful in their suggestions and the food? Fantastic! \n\nI ordered a black forest bacon breakfast burrito and was surprised by the lack of girth. However, what it lacked in sized, it made up in taste! This tightly rolled burrito was bursting with flavor and the crispy delicious bacon was a constant exclamation point throughout the burrito. Easily one of my top 3 best breakfast burritos I have ever had. Ever. I look forward to grinding through another one of those bad-boys out on that awesome patio in the near near future.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Dpi50FrVtvy8Sh7TVbwetg", "review_id": "B7gSkt9T8msReCU1i-f0nQ", "text": "This place is pretty legit!\n\nHave been here 3 or 4 times and always have a good experience. I believe this is a family run place, at least it has that feel. The customer service is very good and the sandwiches are even better! I never knew a vegetarian sandwich could be appetizing but theirs definitely was. My father typically gets a roast beef that looks delish. I would recommend this place to any sandwich lover. \n\nPros\n-Good prices\n-Little Tabasco\n-Lots of options\n-Made fresh\n-Good potion\n\nCons\n-Weird seating", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X7dxykmIV9LL5ZxLtgQYXA", "review_id": "Zefe7nEMJGm6xTItX2q64g", "text": "I went to duck & decanter with a friend of mine from work on a whim, and really enjoyed it!  You order and pick up at the counter, and while you're waiting you can look around in their little shop.  They have a snack section too where you can pick something up to go with your sandwich.  I tried a bag of the popped sour cream and onion chips, which were awesome.  These are not unique to D&D though.\n\nAs for the main course, I got the D.A.M. Sandwich.  This bad boy is pork roast rubbed with southwestern spices, slow-cooked, pulled, and marinated in a jalape\u00f1o and onion barbeque sauce, topped off with their special coleslaw, and served on a onion roll.  Holy amazing.  One of the messier sandwiches I've had, but I was too busy nomming it to care.  The portion size was generous, but that doesn't mean I wasn't left wanting more!\n\nThe restaurant itself is fun, with several indoor and outdoor seating areas.  I sat in a little nook in the back wine cellar area with just a few tables.  They have a separate wine bar back there where you can choose from any of their wines, if you're into that kind of thing.  They have a good selection of non-alcoholic beverages as well.\n\nI'm not normally into sandwich places, but I really can't wait to go back and try it again.  Once I've had the option to try other things and get a better feel for the place, I may revise this review and bump them to 5 stars.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "gzJpPaHN-NXBkAZcZri3hw", "review_id": "QbomDVuAXRYi1t0DRLOkeg", "text": "Duck & Decanter is an adorable wine bar-deli-gift shop (complete with espresso bar!) that's been high on my list of places to visit. I'm so glad I finally ventured in. It's adorable!  \n\nWith copious amounts of places to sit (inside and out) it's perfect for a leisurely bite. My adventure was during a Friday happy hour. (M-F, 5-7pm. $3 drafts! $3 house wine!) Arriving early to secure an outdoor patio spot we meandered thru the space. There's live music on Fridays with a start time of ~ 6pm. \n\nTHE BASICS\nCooking accessories, teas, coffees, spices, a wide array of imported specialty foods line the shelves. Need some meat? They've got it. Want a sweet? Yep. In the mood for a sandwich? Si. Want some cheese? Be adventurous! They have adorable tiny wedges for a buck and change. \"Try something new without fear of commitment.\" Ha!\n\nThe wine / bar area, though petite in size, is lined floor to ceiling with wine bottles. Bob, the bartender on Fridays, is the friendliest gentlemen you could ever meet. The beer fridge is filled with a respectable number of bottles. \n\nSEATING\nThere's plenty of it. Two floors. My visit we were focused on nabbing seating outside near the live music. Turns out the music is fairly loud and you don't need to sit that close! You order your food inside and service your own tables here.\n\nFor noshing we nibbled on a patio cheese tray. I'm not entirely sure what cheese was served. Our platter included a small palmful of soft cheese, a jam spread, sliced bread and sliced apple. For the price point I'd actually have preferred a sandwich. But still tasty!\n\nWINE TASTINGS\nAt Duck & Decanter you can arrange a private wine & beer tasting for groups of 14-24 ppl. Lasting two hours in duration the sessions include the booze (duh!), cheese, printed info and a host. Sometimes they can include additional food. It depends on headcount and budget. ($20-$35 /person + gratuity + tax). This seems like a really neat thing to set up.\n\nTasting menu examples...The Beer Tasting has you traveling thru six different countries. The Business Mixer offers three red and three white wines. The Blind Tasting sounds awesome! Wine is served from a brown bag and it's up to guests to pick the grape. \n\nSo anyway, Duck & Decanter is a pretty neat experience! On the Friday I went, the outdoor space was very family friendly and multi-generational. If you're in the neighborhood check it out!", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 34, "useful": 40, "cool": 37}, "user_id": "NvDR3SPVPXrDB_dbKuGoWA", "review_id": "rTwhQpZDzUf_FZME8eXJ5w", "text": "I like Duck, roasted and with some plum sauce on the side. I'm not so excited about Duck & Decanter. It's just okay for me, 2 1/2 stars if I had that option since I'm only interested in lunch and not their wine or any of the fancy foodstuffs that they carry. The best attribute about this place is the outdoor seating while being surrounded by some large trees.\n\nFor starters, there's a funky smell going on when you first walk into the place. I think the sandwiches are weak. You can look at a picture of my Reuben Sandwich with the toasted burnt bread and judge for yourself. To me, it looks like a number eight hitter's batting average, weak. I've had a decent salad in the past as well. \n\nThis place has definitely not made the cut on to my regular lunch rotation.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SKqR-l-Dmy0grYfeF9ECAg", "review_id": "u5_GCrsEA28C3e_Pnw-BEA", "text": "Loved this place! My husband and I went there for lunch on his very first Father's Day and it was great! I had an avocado sandwich with bacon and pepper harvarti added, he had The Duckling. Both sandwiches were delicious--fresh, crisp, and flavorful. The seating area outside was lovely, and with the misters, even a mid day lunch in June was comfortable. We also shared the potato bacon soup, which was delicious and satisfying. We liked the shop inside and had fun looking at everything and smelling the different teas and coffees sold there. I also really liked how they were pet friendly with biscuits and water bowls outside. We cannot wait to go back!", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jsj_4S-Jee7gKanYIuMSBQ", "review_id": "iE4GqpUlg_1oirq__2MzPw", "text": "Great place for lunch!  There is a cool market with wines and foods that are a true treat.  This place is old Phoenix but still hitting it out of the park for lunch.  I would love to come back off of the clock to have wine and access tot ehir menu off the cloce.  I look forward to my next trip back.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rWFCaDU05dUelPe8gFtJvg", "review_id": "5MuSSMwgUXHnE602FHDyRg", "text": "I arrived a bit earlier than their opening time of 11am (about 5minutes too soon), and figured I would wait until they opened because I needed a new flat iron. I peeked through the front window because the flat irons were on a display facing the window so I figured I'd window browse until they opened. At 11:03 the brunette \"manager\" (she was pretty young) started unlocking the doors for the employee who had just arrived, smoking a cigarette on her way in the door. Then the same manager opened up the gates on the windows and walked away. I tried to make eye contact with her because it appeared that the gate opening signalled they were open and I wanted the go-ahead to enter but she refused to look at me. So finally I just opened the door and asked \"are you open now?\" very politely. The manager snipped \"Yes, we don't open earlier than 11. Those are the hours!\" with a frown and a white-trash attitude. I said \"okay thats fine... I just wasn't sure if you were opening the gates because it was officially open or not.. wow.\" \n\nNow, I know how irritating the \"waiting at the window\" customer can be so I tried my best not to be that person - but was not greeted, was treated rudely and received a nasty \"welcome\" by the angry-at-life manager.\n\nThen the employee girl and manager started talking together about going out to clubs, about how they were 30 dollars short on the till the day before because they counted it too fast the night before because they wanted to \"get out of here and go out!\" and other inappropriate conversation. The employee did her best to be polite and helpful, but it was clear she had never been trained on proper customer service (probably because her manager is so awful).\n\nI ended up buying the flat iron thanks to the help of the employee. At one point another customer tried to pay with a credit card, but the employee had to wait for the manager to get off the phone so she could use the dial-up to swipe the card. When the employee asked the manager to end the conversation so she could help the customer the manager yelled \"No just wait!\" from the back of the store. I was shocked!\n\nToday is a Sunday so I don't know if this is the regular manager, but this relatively young brownhaired woman was like a bad joke. I won't be returning again, even if this styling iron fries up tomorrow! Not worth it!", "business_id": "yOBSLOAzQYmWltPbKNl8aQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1GL8b9uNkrk3Udq5gSIIFA", "review_id": "-7bxdmT7dBBwpZN8r7AujA", "text": "My experience here was totally different than the other 2 reviews written.  The moment I walked in, the employees greeted me and asked if there was anything they could help with.  I asked about a product, which I knew the name of, but not who it was made by.  They knew exactly what I was talking about, showed it to me, and then told me about it.  Afterward, I just wanted to browse for a bit, and they respected my space and didn't try to push anything on me.\n\nI know you might say that this was just one experience, but I have been into this location many times and always had excellent help.  The only reason I am give 4 stars instead of 5 is because the store is so tiny and cramped it can be really hard to find anything, or move past anyone if the store is crowded.  I will deff be going back if I need any beauty supplies (and what girl wouldnt).    :-)", "business_id": "yOBSLOAzQYmWltPbKNl8aQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Mmew2rqnwj8FW3qD9wsaQQ", "review_id": "JbhgnRd83_u6SmTo9F_rRg", "text": "I love Sally's with all of my heart,\nI am however terrified of any Sally's in Central Phoenix...\nThat is of course until I discovered this Sally's on Camelback Rd.\nThere are actually items IN STOCK at this location! I no longer dread the man hunt that usually goes down when I am having a hair dying relapse.\nThis location is never crowded to the point where I feel my death is near by me being smothered into a fully stocked shelf of creme developers. \nOverall, give it a rest people. It is hard to beat Sally's. Professional items over crappy wannabe items at your local CVS. So you hate the service? Go down to Walmart and get a boxed DIY kit of anything and watch your head go bald. Sally's is not for ametures. You go in, get what you need and off to business. \nI have been a Sally's groupie for about 12 years and some of the best beauty products I have ever tried come from this store. The prices are also very low for the professional quality they are! Unbelievable! \nIf you want someone to hold your hand and coax you into buying a 200 flat iron, then go to your local kiosk and the mall and get suckered for an extra 150 dollars over Sally's.\nOverall, this location rocks! Go Sally's! \n\"For. Eveeer\"(Sandlot voice) :-)", "business_id": "yOBSLOAzQYmWltPbKNl8aQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gzJpPaHN-NXBkAZcZri3hw", "review_id": "Boa3EnfmiqTzEmEPF1QcMQ", "text": "Ugh. I used to shop here until I found an alternative shampoo. They carry an interesting set of merchandise in a narrow set of aisles, reminding me of a bodega in Queens. This is not a high end shopping experience. This is not a customer focused experience. They often run out of merchandise.\n\nBuh bye!\n\nSurly is not quite the accurate word I'm searching for, but it will have to do. I'm not willing to spend any time thinking too hard on this. I don't care how many 15% coupons you send me, or whatever it saves. It's not worth it. (And if you know me that's saying a lot. I can light a fire with the pennies I rub together.)\n\nThe manager is a grouch. I had to exercise the \"NYC Voice\" to resolve an issue with an item I paid for that was out of stock. But when you repeatedly call a store, speak to multiple individuals and are assured numerous of a return phone call...\n\nWell, maybe it wouldn't hurt to call.", "business_id": "yOBSLOAzQYmWltPbKNl8aQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "k4-6lakq7t3kCgbvPxcuvg", "review_id": "mfXpqew_a7YQve5smQvU0A", "text": "This place has everything you could need if you are doing your own hair or your own waxing.  It's truly a dream come true for hard to come by beauty supplies and at a very reasonable price, but it is hella crowded!  Seriously, you have to think skinny thoughts just to scoot past other people in the aisles!!  \n\nAnyway, all that aside, they have everything, and I was helped by a very sweet employee on my visit who found me just what I needed (a Brazilian hair straightening kit that worked like a charm) and rang up my purchase at the register, and then afterwards she took me back into the aisles to show me another item I mentioned needing to find just as I was about to walk out the door with my purchase.  \n\nWell played customer service, young lady!  Well played!", "business_id": "yOBSLOAzQYmWltPbKNl8aQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6Tk5_ZhQlcsPn4e-rpxwKQ", "review_id": "S_RHzkdtRAmwJYdOsXkpXg", "text": "Tried to use a BOGO coupon and they \"didn't know how to do it\"........ Manager couldn't help either. The girls working there are less than stellar to be there and it shows. I think I have yet to find a decent sally's beauty in phoenix.", "business_id": "yOBSLOAzQYmWltPbKNl8aQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "4zinPJ38-WxjPPomn7CPAQ", "review_id": "Gzdb4aGp63jg_0xLhioogg", "text": "Hzappy Paczki Dzay Evzerzybodyzy!!!!\n\nSo, if you're from one of the cities back east with a large Polish population (like Chicago), Paczkis are pretty much a staple for Fat Tuesday.  For those of you unfamiliar, it's pretty much a filled donut, but they're really good, and made even more special because you can only ever get them 1 day a year.  \n\nI was told on good authority that Europa is *the* place to go in the valley for real Polish fare, and it certainly didn't disappoint.  They had a whole case of authentic looking Polish baked things like Paczkis and Kolachkis and other things I can't spell or pronounce, but also have lots of Ks, Zs and Is in their names.  From what I saw, the paczkis they had were:  raspberry, prune, cherry & cream cheese, apple, custard, strawberry & probably a few more I'm forgetting. \n\nThey also had a little Polish deli with more food I won't even attempt to spell, but it certainly seemed authentic.  Lots of sausages and meats and things.   \n\nAlso, even the people that worked there were authentically Polish!  Well, I'm assuming so, at least.  They were white and spoke with accents I couldn't understand, but reminded me of the northwest side of Chicago.  \n\nGo forth and enjoy the fatty deliciousness that is the Paczki before you have to do the whole \"Lent\" thing, if that's the sort of thing you're into.  If not, enjoy it without having to do any of that pesky fasting.", "business_id": "jSEcE8AY-mzGq9EOiyrtng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 9, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "lPaYMDmJbAnv_3pmZH_inw", "review_id": "e9XHQapzoxC45bDV62cFNA", "text": "I put my body through hell and back.. some months Ill low carb others Ill eat WAY to much of everything.. the American yoyo diet I suppose. On the eve of my low carb madness I come to Europa to pick up a few goodies.\n\nThe cheese and cherry coffee cake is the BEST Ive ever tasted! Moist flaky crust covered in cheese and canned cherries.. sheer delight and a real middle finger to the low carb diet! \n\nI feel so good and bad all at the same time.", "business_id": "jSEcE8AY-mzGq9EOiyrtng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Ap5atWJUGnJ6B-XCzbZjWA", "review_id": "G0kngl86aJcDzpi63hSPvQ", "text": "Fantastic Eastern European Bakery and Products!\n\nCame shopping here for pastries and discovered they have a whole lot more.  Not only do they have freshly baked cookies, cakes and pastries, they also had hand made Pierogis, sausages and kielbasa!  Hard to find Cech candies and products were everywhere, for a moment, it felt like shopping in Brno or Lodz.  The women  who work there are very kind and helpful.  Enjoy!", "business_id": "jSEcE8AY-mzGq9EOiyrtng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 9, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "C6IOtaaYdLIT5fWd7ZYIuA", "review_id": "E86aFieiqiPQCiKf9bUzmQ", "text": "Only 4 because I do not have anything to compare to really? \n\nI had the stuffed cabbage, stuffed with ground turkey and spices, and the potato and cheese perogi's. They call it a small plate. LOL that stuff is filling. \n\nI think next time I will get two stuffed cabbages because they are the shit. The perogi's were great too. \n\nI am glad it was the small plate because it left just enough room for \"Apple Slice\" apparently it is a Polish version of apple pie. The top crust is more cake like with a glaze over the top. It totally hit the spot. \n\nThe service is what you would expect from a family fun place .... Perfect and helpful.", "business_id": "jSEcE8AY-mzGq9EOiyrtng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fL35GHzclQauHyVr0sjREQ", "review_id": "wobZJxtbaJLmOQodd5CQUg", "text": "LOVE LOVE LOVE ~~~\n\nThat's how I feel about this place.\n\nFirst visit tonight, won't be my last.  What can I say about the Polish plate?  Two halupki and four pierogi all cooked to perfection, enough for two meals although the taste alone makes me want to eat it all now.  My waistline won out this time and the other half is safely tucked away in my fridge awaiting breakfast tomorrow morning.  Reminiscent of my youth growing up in PA, ah I feel homesick  now.", "business_id": "jSEcE8AY-mzGq9EOiyrtng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q0eGJ635u79UgxOIUi8NLQ", "review_id": "77okl2fIiPejE4rqj0ch8Q", "text": "Amazing bakery and deli.  Eastern european cuisine.  Friendly and generous owners.  Highly recommend!", "business_id": "jSEcE8AY-mzGq9EOiyrtng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uqK3yvpg5Evk_XgzMW-lAw", "review_id": "OanDyY4SRV1vb8mMHXp-Nw", "text": "I had to stop by during lunch to see what this place was about. They had 4 or 5 tables inside and 2 tables outside.  A large counter filled with different pastries/danishes/muffins/cookies/cakes/pies.  Another counter filled with different sandwich meats. I didn't order any sandwiches since I had ate, but still wanted a dessert to keep me through the day.  I wanted the Napoleon, but it was too big to finish.  So I had ordered a cheese danish instead.  The cheese danish was big for $1.60.  They do make their own breads. However at 1:30PM, there wasn't too much left.  They also sell European food items and goods.  I like to go back to try their polish plates, stuffed cabbage, and pierogi.", "business_id": "jSEcE8AY-mzGq9EOiyrtng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WgX4RZT2nbqXcJclDWHWYg", "review_id": "S6K4EEnMk6CSJInAZ6LV8g", "text": "Went with my boyfriend for an adventure day breakfast. I got a cheese danish & he got an (apple) pillow. AMAZING!!! The cheese danish was the size of my face and very tasty (as was his apple pillow that I got to try a bite of). DEFINITELY going back to try lunch sometime! And we only paid $7 for our pastries, my coffee, and his water & apple-mint drink.", "business_id": "jSEcE8AY-mzGq9EOiyrtng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ROMFsqS8D0Rar9fOrLi7Fw", "review_id": "DdtWih8LW-ZTuCN_b2GCRA", "text": "The pirogi w stuffed cabbage were very good.  Eclairs and apple slice superb!\n\nThe shop is spotlessly clean and the proprietors are very friendly.\n\nI'll be back soon!", "business_id": "jSEcE8AY-mzGq9EOiyrtng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "haPcehx50oMo-go1xF5MLw", "review_id": "-0HG8LvUTVy-S2wLR9aHxw", "text": "They have PACZKI! Great place! I found this place on Fat Tuesday because I was looking for authentic Paczki's. As a Michigan transplant, celebrating Paczki Day was important? After asking around, all roads lead to Europa. \n\nI felt like I was back in Polish town in Hamtramck. Very authentic feeling Polish cafe which I believe is run by a Polish family. Sausage, baked goods, perogi's, and all the works. The Polish music was very cool as well!", "business_id": "jSEcE8AY-mzGq9EOiyrtng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wttePGxhTumTTUinL5tlTg", "review_id": "mAmQFcYdsKosxyxw7BeMRQ", "text": "What? There's something on the northside of Phoenix that reminds me of Brooklyn? \n\nAfter spending every weekday for several months last summer working out of Greenpoint in Brooklyn, I had gotten used to seeing signs in Polish and eating Polish foods and shopping in Polish grocery stores. I was surprised to walk in to Europa and say \"Czesc!\" (hello) to the girl behind the counter and get one back!\n\n5 stars because a) this is an unexpected find and b) they carry authentic Polish brands and foods, not the German stuff with Polish labels and c) I got great service.\n\nThere's a ton of pastries here and Krakowska ham and my favorite- gypsy bacon. I've only so far had some cold cuts (which were excellent) but I will be back for some sauerkraut, some pierogi and for lunch sometime as well.\n\nIt's really great to find these foods in Phoenix.", "business_id": "jSEcE8AY-mzGq9EOiyrtng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CcdJ_VhU_zqe2fL7G3eXug", "review_id": "elLBUu5U_nDSA1mSdNeZTg", "text": "If you love Polish pastries and thrilling food for Easter this is the spot to go.  Fresh breads, cookies, sandwiches to die for- you can't go wrong here.  The owners are adorable and the staff is very helpful. Forget the run of the mill donut shop- this place will make you forget about any other donut shop.\nGreat for breakfast or lunch.", "business_id": "jSEcE8AY-mzGq9EOiyrtng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pxSJnxAYE6PwUiyvMIWSjg", "review_id": "5hwFIRAoJX8TkrRepTr2XA", "text": "Awesome Polish Pastries", "business_id": "jSEcE8AY-mzGq9EOiyrtng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pxSJnxAYE6PwUiyvMIWSjg", "review_id": "VW9vYvqdxV5IxMq1-VeQSQ", "text": "Awesome Pastries!", "business_id": "jSEcE8AY-mzGq9EOiyrtng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xaRsP-31LYKYuelTo7UHEQ", "review_id": "WIFIZAPz1q1Y-YPdIOpHcA", "text": "Picked up some raspberry Paczki for Sunday morning coffee.  Would have liked some bread as well but we were too late in the day, 2:30. Clean and friendly. Will definitely return.", "business_id": "jSEcE8AY-mzGq9EOiyrtng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "H1uhieEU-pJpFVp9jqW-wQ", "review_id": "TZrbxOdEpMlVG7e_9jRz1g", "text": "Paczki w Cafe Europa w Poland jest lepiej niz cokolwiek skosztowal w Chicago i moga byc rownie dobre jak te w Polsce.  Best pazcki outside of Poland!", "business_id": "jSEcE8AY-mzGq9EOiyrtng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EatFwqsWfwitv6r605Q20A", "review_id": "A9qvOx-pswTkFIEYsbLaTA", "text": "I have to say, these may very well be the best Paczki I've had since moving from the midwest. When it's Fat Tuesday and you've missed your Polish family's food for the past year and you learn about this place, it's like finding a hidden piece of heaven. The family at Europa is super friendly and seem very pleased to see anyone come into their shop. I will most definitely be going back to try more of their wonderful food in the near future.", "business_id": "jSEcE8AY-mzGq9EOiyrtng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jp-FQ9XumlfPzxdUdyFbQg", "review_id": "mclYA0w112fQI9_x4Gjfhg", "text": "It's places like this that make me thankful for Yelp!  Being from out of town, my friends and I were looking for a quick breakfast stop to grab some baked goods and coffee.  This place popped up on Yelp and just as described it was awesome!  We got several different danishes, a cinnamon roll and sticky bun.  All were delicious and still HOT!  \n\nThe coffee was excellent too!  They had a hawaiian hazelnut coffee that day that had a coconut flavor to it and was delicious!\n\nBottom line: stop by for some delicious baked goods and get here early for hot fresh out of the oven yumminess!", "business_id": "jSEcE8AY-mzGq9EOiyrtng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xfw8eOYmfMphj7qe8rDZOg", "review_id": "6cHverGHMmtHlzrAoAedPg", "text": "Delicious pastries and Polish dishes.  They always have speciality seasonal baked goods.  This small family owned bakery/store is consistently great.", "business_id": "jSEcE8AY-mzGq9EOiyrtng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U5SwmUoBcXD8m3y4ipwvRg", "review_id": "3oNR8ZVBpcnWleIXcQNqPw", "text": "I love this place. All of the pastries I've tried were excellent. I was thrilled to find that they also sell Kinder chocolate! I really recommend this place.", "business_id": "jSEcE8AY-mzGq9EOiyrtng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oKX-QfUJAGekWrlyxdUJJg", "review_id": "S9teR4SymIVWwgv02YFNZg", "text": "I was just leaving the bar a few doors down last Sunday watching the Dutch national team lose their third game in the EuroCup, when I noticed the European bakery was still open. Being a lover of pastries I dragged my friend over to take a look. I was joyfully surprised to find that they had a variety of delicacies that included Wedding Cookies, danishes, sausages, cheeses and some canned goods. The most tempting items I purchased was a Huge Apple Strudel (10 inches long) for a little over $6. It was amazing! Some Polish sausage with a wonder smokey flavor that makes an amazing sandwich when paired with Sweet Hot pickles and a huge jar of Polish Plum Butter which I have a hard time finding even in a small jar. My grand kids love it almost as much as my wife and I do. I'll be going back this Saturday for some more Strudel and Sausage even if it's 25 miles away! Don't miss the opportunity for a special European treat that is just as good if not better than all the bakeries I've been to in Europe.!", "business_id": "jSEcE8AY-mzGq9EOiyrtng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VM3R9PwXbhEUv3RFaP2ljw", "review_id": "Pve7YdNWFVlbxZm8BSRYCg", "text": "the bakery is okay but the service is terrible; went in on Saturday to pick up a cake I paid for and ordered on Tuesday; Waited 40 minutes and then when they finally got to me they said they had not started on the cake yet! I waited 40 minutes and there were only 2 people ahead of me. 3 employees walked by and did not aknowledge the wait; They told me to come back (too bad I pre-paid for the cake) and did not apologize, just went to the next customer; there are much better European bakeries in N. Central such as Karl's or Jana's that are better bakeries and better in service", "business_id": "jSEcE8AY-mzGq9EOiyrtng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o8J-ergbGYjrUy85I_rxzw", "review_id": "bKTSHYw2e9jl6XDz_AV_4w", "text": "Tried a cr\u00e8me-puff, blueberry doughnut and a mini apple strudel. The cr\u00e8me-puff was good, the blueberry doughnut was a little stale but you could tell it was with home-made ingredients, and the strudel was much better with a few seconds in the microwave. I had to wonder how long they were sitting in the display case before I got to them... I also bought a loaf of white bread but haven't tried it yet. The prices were very reasonable (everything was under $6) but I wasn't as impressed as I expected to be. \nThe woman working the counter was friendly and it seemed like a popular place, even if it wasn't that busy on a Saturday morning. They had a huge selection (probably too big which was why things weren't as fresh as expected) plus Polish grocery items and an area for sandwiches. \nThis would be the perfect place for someone from/a fan of east-central Europe food and goods but for someone who just wanted a super tasty cake, it didn't hit the spot. I do want to try the perogi and stuffed cabbage - I expect they'll be more fresh.", "business_id": "jSEcE8AY-mzGq9EOiyrtng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "8n4SarsuI9Km6lEtydiE0w", "review_id": "Mmfuwc5MjDTcVLMvQd0Omg", "text": "This place is (pardon my 90's slang) off da hook! They have a variety of Polish (and other European) treats! I'd love to try it all even though I have no idea what is in it. The workers are very, very nice and happy to answer any questions. It's a refreshing menu change from my usual donut places! Though I still order pastries, including awesome donut-esque things filled with jam. Yum!\nThey also sell imported foods, so if you're looking for a specific ingredient to make a fun European dish they may have it here!", "business_id": "jSEcE8AY-mzGq9EOiyrtng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WfggrYh-nQei-os89lQcog", "review_id": "F6IMeGeBI9X_KRIIGcIitQ", "text": "This Euro/Polish Cafe is fantastic!  Their stinky buns, apple strudels and donuts are the best.  I couldn't decide which to buy so we bought several things to take back with us.  The strudel was my favorite!  Light and flaky pastry with a delicious apple filling.  Yumm-fest 2012!", "business_id": "jSEcE8AY-mzGq9EOiyrtng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "8fTTvS499XCz4oP49kxq8A", "review_id": "r7Iom1joEZpeADZnuLjEJQ", "text": "I went looking for a kolache and discovered the kolaczki.... a little flakey pastry filled with fruit or cream cheese and dusted with powdered sugar. :-)\n\nThere were a LOT of pastries to choose from as well as a few aisles of Polish grocery items. I purchased a few kolaczkis and a few mini strudels. I'll be back to try more. It's a good thing they are not close or I'd try something new every day!", "business_id": "jSEcE8AY-mzGq9EOiyrtng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GoymUzKqvET2QOZkIWZi9w", "review_id": "LMXX2_vDTkUNDv8nev3bgQ", "text": "I've came and picked up pazaki the past few years on Fat Tuesday, this year to make sure my parents had some we tried to come in the day before. Unfortunately they were closed, I think it was a poor decision to be closed the day prior to Fat Tuesday, now my mom is stuck eating grocery store \"doughnuts\".", "business_id": "jSEcE8AY-mzGq9EOiyrtng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zz4iaqRAIT-wju1J8wicgA", "review_id": "qKNtQX80JDNUD_LJYI6y3Q", "text": "I love this place!! Being too polish to function in Phoenix sometimes is hard but this place has all the classics! Everything is made fresh in the morning.", "business_id": "jSEcE8AY-mzGq9EOiyrtng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tHz9cWxwSfcP4qRaPIHvww", "review_id": "cD5LqI007K19SXPmNwoHdw", "text": "I saw a picture of some yummy looking donuts someone had purchased here so I bookmarked it to try. When I went, there weren't any of those donuts but they had plenty of other tasty treats to try. From cookies to breads to flaky Danish - it was hard to make a decision. I decided upon two cheese Danish and a croissant. The woman behind the counter was nice and friendly, but unfortunately I didn't have any cash and had to use my card. She kindly pointed out that they only accept a minimum purchase of $5 if using your card. Not a problem!\n\nThe inside isn't much and it's dimly lit, but definitely don't let that deter you. The Danish and croissant were delicious! The cheese Danish were huge and so, so good! They were sweet, creamy, flaky... mmm. Both my husband and I devoured ours. The croissant was really good too - soft, buttery, and flaky. Yum!\n\nThe location isn't where I normally travel, but I might have to make an exception and come back to try some more of their treats!", "business_id": "jSEcE8AY-mzGq9EOiyrtng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QMVXWe5L5N2idLs81g9dQA", "review_id": "-Uu8DgjqHYqAYvIbwyOwQQ", "text": "Drove up to Europa to pick up some cakes for a party, store was empty and no sign in the window.", "business_id": "jSEcE8AY-mzGq9EOiyrtng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dEudxDkuBjAKKvN-5BrG1g", "review_id": "GU1p0i3d5c2_ieu2CAJXJw", "text": "I wasn't impressed with this place. I'm a Romanian girl who's fairly new to Arizona and when I heard about Europa Pastry Cafe I was totally excited to stop by and purchase cooking ingredients that I wasn't able to find the the local grocery store. The workers seemed very rude and the store was kind of dirty. Also, some of the prepackaged items were expired. I ended up leaving empty handed and very, very disappointed. Wouldn't recommend this place.", "business_id": "jSEcE8AY-mzGq9EOiyrtng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1J3EW_WdsDoOeQv5j1Ws8w", "review_id": "YbpWqvQjPIx5DeVr96SMpw", "text": "closed!!!!!", "business_id": "jSEcE8AY-mzGq9EOiyrtng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Rz7xy6bW9bulN6ZJLmK9qw", "review_id": "VxDFruNiQpvKjYXWyiWrQA", "text": "So sorry to hear they have closed!", "business_id": "jSEcE8AY-mzGq9EOiyrtng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wWYohrya_T7k8EL4oS7mJw", "review_id": "C4OfG8QdlL7i_C06zQ1LmQ", "text": "What happened to Europa Pastry Cafe? Did they move to a new location? Is the owner's okay? I went to their bakery when they were in Chicago many many years ago. I hope everyone in their family is okay. Please let us know. When I stopped by a few weeks ago, I saw that they were closed. Very disappointing. They had the best pastries and cakes, as well as a great deli and all kinds of polish items to buy. Please let us know what happened to Europa's.\n\nThank you.  They are really missed. From a long time customer.\n\nErma", "business_id": "jSEcE8AY-mzGq9EOiyrtng", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "QBVwJfcIasiB5tH_qLep7Q", "text": "This is a store that you really can't beat. it reminds me of the variety stores that I used to go to when I was a kid that had a little bit of everything.  The location isn't fancy-an old strip center-but I am not going in there for fancy.  You see the same staff, young and older, when you go in and they get to know you.  This is one of those stores you can walk in not knowing quite what you need (speaking from personal experience) and they will make real effort to find it for you. They are always up to date on what they have in stock and have some pretty good \"true value discounts.\"  They also carry some of those things you don't think are made any more or what you'd expect to have to find in a specialty store. I didn't even know that they make plastic screws, did you ?  I know if I can't find it at Koller's, I might as well just go to Home Depot because only a really big store is going to have what I want.\n\nI personally prefer to support smaller stores. I like the convenience of getting what I want and getting out easily.  I also appreciate the fact that the people at Koller's do appreciate my business and remember who I am.  This is a nice place, for a hardware store, to write a review about.\n\nOne tip.  There is parking in the back which saves you from having to hope there is a space open in the front-saves time!.", "business_id": "InLdOPcxrMzLo6-j9VE0eg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PVIJ0S6sVxGYstpyWAUciw", "review_id": "HUOuczw6kGSkumpJia_2pA", "text": "Koller's True Value is OPEN FOR BUSINESS! \n\nThe unfortunate fire that closed most of the businesses at the NW corner of 16th St. and Bethany Home (Richardson's, Luci's, Dick's Hideaway) spared this old-fashioned hardware store. By far the best hardware store in the Valley, this store is packed to the gills and has just about everything you could possibly need, including eco-friendly options.  If you can't find it, ask the very accommodating staff.", "business_id": "InLdOPcxrMzLo6-j9VE0eg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EP3cGJvYiuOwumerwADplg", "review_id": "9yg4D61OTphvhgmpkYyS9w", "text": "Love this location, it is nice not to have to go to Home Depot for everything and it is centrally located and the employees all know where everything is so finding things go quickly.  Parking does blow here but I am grateful there is a location here to save me when i need just a little something real quick.", "business_id": "InLdOPcxrMzLo6-j9VE0eg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "mzJbZOXnPclkbRK4AeH-xg", "text": "Koller may be a tad pricier than your average hardware store, but I will gladly pay more for the exceptional service they provide. I just moved in to a new place and I have been here 3 times in the last week. Every time I walk in someone is there to help. The guys there love showing me where things are located or offering advice on my many home improvement projects. They are solid and make me glad that I can support a local business over a major conglomerate (That's right Home Depot I 'm talking to you).\n\nIt is not the largest store, but they seem to carry everything I need.  There is plenty of parking in the back and no one seems to know about it (well, until now that is).", "business_id": "InLdOPcxrMzLo6-j9VE0eg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "YTrENuteaA0cc5JPkmAHlw", "review_id": "T9rV4ZWL1ftqRY9kyLutew", "text": "Okay, I'm writing this review and giving them five stars because I love that this place still exists in the heart of big-box hell.  I want to pick this place up and smack Chandler with it, then go to Anthem and kick some ass.    \n\nI try to go here every time I need a household item, and even if they dont' have it, I love interacting with the crusty old guys who work there, who are not just crusty, but pretty knowledgable.  If they don't have it, they know where I can get it and once even called another store to check and see.  That's service.\n\nTo the person who was yelled at for parking in their spot: it says in huge letters on the spot that it's for Koller.  You should feel privileged to be yelled at by these retail heroes, who despite the $10 margaritas and $6 smoothies offered next door, still exist and provide you with a local alternative to the Home Despot.    \n\nI love these guys, especially the one with the ruler/suspenders, and I'll continue to shop here as long as they fight off the big boys.", "business_id": "InLdOPcxrMzLo6-j9VE0eg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "wNqwKWaRjClmcKsoJJRFow", "review_id": "uB2B_h8r0-Dpctw6GgSRgw", "text": "Koller's is conveniently located and I'm happy to support a local business for my hardware needs. But I find that the staff while helpful aren't overly pleasant. I guess I just need to get over myself but considering that I could go to Home Depot and pay less, I would expect a little more enthusiasm from the staff. Like I said, I'll get over it but I patronize as many local businesses as I can and one of the main reasons that I love to do it is because I usually know that my business is appreciated.", "business_id": "InLdOPcxrMzLo6-j9VE0eg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X_U-vPO8HHEUc0FPsckDXw", "review_id": "mySYe2Q-zRlY8kZzWDwPPQ", "text": "The prices seem kind of high and variation of product seems to be low.  I like the place overall since its close.", "business_id": "InLdOPcxrMzLo6-j9VE0eg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "45V7-1r79DEG0HbuaKYIlg", "review_id": "qeClcPgzYz4nohN5F4Q9oQ", "text": "I have been to this store more times than I can count through the years.\nSometimes for tools and supplies, sometimes for hobby related items (rocks for my gas grill, oil for my tiki torches, clamp lights as a cheap way to illuminate my backyard during parties, etc.) and sometimes to get keys made.\n\nEvery time, I've had good service from the staff who really knows their inventory.\nI really appreciate not having to deal with the parking lots and large crowds of the larger competitors. My time is valuable to me. And when I just need a few quick items, it is such a huge benefit to have Koller True Value right down the street!\n\nLong live the independent hardware store!", "business_id": "InLdOPcxrMzLo6-j9VE0eg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Z4xZrZi_AMtOR6I24dPrHQ", "review_id": "n9IrvdVzpUK7XgG25q_nVQ", "text": "This is a great hardware store in terms of service, products, and their convenient location. From the outside it looks small, but it's bigger than it looks. They have a large variety of products and the staff is super helpful and attentive. I much prefer to shop here than the big box hardware stores. They always have what I need and they didn't bat an eye when I brought my basset hound in with me once.", "business_id": "InLdOPcxrMzLo6-j9VE0eg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2KyJLMY3jmASmwtnmlBuvw", "review_id": "CTbogDVEKAnsRVE9Q76biw", "text": "Well, Squid, I gotta tell yuh... this CVS must have really changed a lot after you were there!\n\nI too got upset with Walgreen's.  That's why I came here.  I'd prefer to do business with a local pharmacy, but I want a Pharmacist available 24/7 (it's just a Psycho-Ceramic thing (for the uninitiated Psycho-Ceramic means I'm a Crack Pot)).\n\nThis store isn't as nice as doing business with a local, but the people are friendly, and there's merchandise on the shelves, and the folks here know where it is every time I ask.\n\nSo, all-in-all, for a national chain, it's quite good.", "business_id": "h-Ospc-uiMH8TLquTeAr3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "meuqHEjGCmrO3zDlr6OU7w", "review_id": "vKJPN5WUhuIj59MVLAKddQ", "text": "Center of Phoenix Proper!  Open 24 hrs!  Kinda makes you want to be sick just to go there and scoot through the Drive-Through!\n\nFor me, it is extremely user friendly due to several things: Terrific location, great parking, 24 hour pharmacy (that means open-round-the-clock-----lol), and for me personally, a decent selection of candy!!!  Yea! (My Achilles heel)...  \n\nThe business is kept clean, well lit, and their prices are moderate for most personal care items.  You won't wait long in the check-out area, and there's lots of stuff to look at so that they get the spending hook into you....Just stepping outside, your blood pressure drops five points because you no longer have the shaving creme, nail files, or magazines all screaming at you---saying \"Did you forget something?!\"\n\nOver-all, this CVS does what it is intended to do---they are available, clean, and centrally located to get your fix of meds and stuff!\n\nThe \"Best-of-Health To Ya!\"\n\nPS. They have a frequent buyers bonus program to help give you discounts for buying there over time...", "business_id": "h-Ospc-uiMH8TLquTeAr3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 9, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "wRRVIAIo8AbdayfvWky7jg", "review_id": "CtxG0hzES1xzQQ3XsD-idw", "text": "My words in this review will most likely not convey my disappointment with this establishment.  However, I will try my best.  I dropped off a prescription Tuesday evening.  I pulled up to the drive-thru and waited at the window for over 5 minutes without being acknowledged.  Not a \"hi, we'll be right with you\" Nothing.  I wasn't in a hurry and understand that these places can get crazy busy so I waited this time without pressing the \"Call for service\" button and when I finally did, waited another several minutes before I was rudely greeted by a younger girl who looked like she would rather be doing anything at that moment besides helping me.  I then gave her the prescription and it took her another several minutes to tell me that they would have to order it and it wouldn't be available for me to pick up until that Friday!  I was a little upset that I needed my medication and would not be able to obtain it until then, but I figured what can I do, and agreed to be there Friday to pick it up.  Upon arriving Friday after work, I was in a hurry to get home and figured they had plenty of time to get it good and ready for me by Friday afternoon and assumed it wouldn't take more than a couple minutes.  First off, they only had one of what I had been expecting three of, THEN they wanted to charge me over 80 dollars for something that has always cost me 10.  I said that there must be some mistake and the \"kid\" behind the counter said he didn't know what to tell me except this is what they are supposed to charge according to my insurance company.  So I left, extremely upset, without my medication.  Then I called my Insurance company and I was told that CVS was wrong and I was only supposed to pay the 10 dollars as usual.  When I went back, I was prepared to sit and wait as long as it took in order to get my medication at the price I was supposed to be charged.  I ended up spending over an hour in the CVS this time until they finally figured out they were wrong.  I ended up leaving that day with my medication which I paid the amount expected from the beginning and left with a smile on my face and at no time was rude to the \"less than educated\" workers behind the counter because while I waited for them to fix their mix up, there were several customers who were presented with similar situations, all of which were not nice to the staff.  This however is no excuse for them to be little punks and not give a crap about people, this is our health we're talking about and it should not be dealt with by a bunch of dumb dumbs...  I will most likely be going elsewhere next time I need a prescription filled.", "business_id": "h-Ospc-uiMH8TLquTeAr3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "THYIqfnLV54VZ_v2hCfq2Q", "review_id": "kyGvRYMPiFXBNHbXX68UNw", "text": "i dropped off a script and waited and waited and waited, all for some needles and syringes.  Hmm nothing to combine, no insurance to bill just pick up and put in plastic bag.  After 15 minutes, I finally tell the pharmacist to call me as I had an appointment to go to.  Then I get a call its ready 30 minutes later.  Really 45 minutes for 12 needles and syringes?  The staff was not friendly, I may not switch to this to my favorite neighborhood pharmacy after all.", "business_id": "h-Ospc-uiMH8TLquTeAr3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nQWaAOZj2QXBXJHRWj9CEw", "review_id": "NAf06nOogjFgAJIVbBd-Gw", "text": "Avoid this pharmacy especially if you are on any critical medications and can't risk errors and/or long delays in getting your prescriptions refilled. \n\nCVS seemed like a safe option after my insurance plan and Walgreen's parted company, but has proven to be anything but. It has now taken seven different attempts to get a simple prescription refill, one that was easily filled correctly the first time at Walgreen's with no issues. \n\nCVS has said it was ready when it wasn't; filled it with less medication than the prescription specifies; argued over what the prescription calls for;  told me on one visit that it was not covered in my plan without even checking; finally recognized they had not done it correctly and said they would; notified me it was ready to pick up and then called back to say oops, they needed more time to get the rest of it in; notified me that the new version was ready for pick up only to give me the old, incorrect version and  then go to the back to find the newer version of it, which I purchased, only to find they had gotten closer to being correct but had once again shorted me on the medication. \n\nI have cancer, and the time and energy it has taken to deal with this one prescription has been very wearing. Fortunately this is not a life-saving medication, but if a simple prescription is handled this badly I would not trust the people working at this pharmacy to handle a complex one. Additionally, the majority of the individuals that I have encountered have been rude and curt, with no real interest in serving the customer.", "business_id": "h-Ospc-uiMH8TLquTeAr3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "y8ZCNq8HSGDSx7Vm-NYEOw", "review_id": "aAt8CABoC7ZUUtEpgTS5ew", "text": "After hearing about the heat and not wanting to burn baby burn, I headed to CVS to stock up on my sunscreen. I really like to sunbathe and don't want to risk being unprepared. \n\nI upped the level to 30 SPF to deal with the 100-110 degree days that I spent in Phoenix. I would have brought it from home, but TSA prevents you from carrying containers larger than 3 oz. and aerosal cans in your carry-on bag. Fortunately there seems to be a CVS in every city I go.", "business_id": "h-Ospc-uiMH8TLquTeAr3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rtTRXVJ8kNdAqmyDJBa4Nw", "review_id": "QIhLDeXaq9An3SbYPL0GmA", "text": "Worst service I have ever had at a pharmacy.  Every time I went to pick up a prescription it was not ready, even if I gave them 48 hrs to fill the script from the time of my Dr. calling it in.  I try to give people the benefit of the doubt most of the time, but the employees are very rude and act like they are doing you a huge favor by even acknowledging you.  The last time I went my script was not ready yet again and I didn't have time to wait because I was on my lunch.  The woman stated she would call me when it was ready.  When she did, I told her about my complaints, she asked me to hold for a manager.  After 25 minutes of holding I told her I could not wait any longer.  I decided it was not worth my time or energy as they seemed they could not care less about their customers.  I will never go back", "business_id": "h-Ospc-uiMH8TLquTeAr3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2HBaogoNJB4RX3cozqBHUw", "review_id": "Bx-Nf_nNe3aPa0tVUM6hxw", "text": "So slow. One cashier and 5 customers!!!!!", "business_id": "h-Ospc-uiMH8TLquTeAr3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lNKKhv7qf3i7IjNACh671A", "review_id": "-nc3yPIg0UNlcqjrrQkOqg", "text": "The pharmacy here used to be amazing, but in the last six months they've screwed up my medications so often I had to get their corporate offices involved to fix my billing and get the right meds. I've moved on.", "business_id": "h-Ospc-uiMH8TLquTeAr3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4GW1hkEw5n79WAZtKaMxpA", "review_id": "CArBjssMFBrcNeDnOAS50A", "text": "The pharmacy here is the WORST!  In the last several months the service has gone down the tubes.  Routinely get the wrong medicine (and sit in the store for 10 minutes and listen to how many others this happens to)!!  Service is the worst too!", "business_id": "h-Ospc-uiMH8TLquTeAr3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "11LYt1lH9NajYagx_Et7uQ", "review_id": "kN0QEl-xu9g-5JitiDwfPg", "text": "Awful awful awful, cliff notes version / African pharmacist who's name I missed refused to fill script after telling me day before all I needed was my doctor to call in, which he did/ flat out nasty and rude/", "business_id": "h-Ospc-uiMH8TLquTeAr3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aTi0NVrcPJWbN6jAsJVcAw", "review_id": "lsRiadi_EECMnLuz7Gv0hg", "text": "This CVS is relatively close to home and other shopping, so it's convenient in that regard. You have your standard CVS stuff: cards, toiletries, light groceries, drinks, makeup, a photo processing area, magazines, toys, and a pharmacy. This location has a drive-up pharmacy. \n\nParking can be tough due to the busy shopping area it's in, and panhandlers are a near-constant presence by the entrance.", "business_id": "h-Ospc-uiMH8TLquTeAr3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u-M4jMYKXsj-l1BYdyNpRQ", "review_id": "EBCkdadpqE7prBGealU2qA", "text": "This CVS is open 24 hours a day. The pharmacy is quick in getting your prescription ready within 15 minutes. I only use this when my hospital's pharmacy is closed on the weekends.", "business_id": "h-Ospc-uiMH8TLquTeAr3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2677wL-5kUX0cRMO7VzpjA", "review_id": "Ph4YRda5_xr1wcfJs3ntlw", "text": "Open 24 hours - only thing that rates a star; pharmacists lack customer service, time management, and efficiency skills", "business_id": "h-Ospc-uiMH8TLquTeAr3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u2dZ29a7yEcvg2N_hf6XMQ", "review_id": "he413gggsMOXjOUB3xILSg", "text": "Worst pharmacy service ever! Messed up my prescription several times this year already.", "business_id": "h-Ospc-uiMH8TLquTeAr3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kJtqRdpAJ7Z78QDMO_tJng", "review_id": "qfbnYmyNokLPoiXzEHMjaw", "text": "I hate this CVS with a passion. There are always people hanging outside begging for money. Sometimes, CVS allows these fundraiser groups to hang outside their door and ask you for money on your way in/out. I normally wouldn't care, but I'm not handing cash to a cheerleader to go to camp when there are children dying of cancer that could use the money more. Just saying. \n\nAnyway, back to the panhandlers. About a year ago, I was coming out of this CVS and heading to the bus stop. As I turned the corner, a guy approached me asking for money and before i could answer, he pulled out a knife. Luckily, I was able to run to the bus stop and the bus came right then. I was pretty shaken up because it was summertime and nobody was really around in that area (it was by the drive thru pharmacy). That evening, I decided to call the store and ask to speak to a manager to address their issues with people begging for money. Not only did I get an attitude, but the lady from the description of the guy that I gave her, seemed to know exactly who this person was (described him as a regular customer). She defended him by saying that it didn't sound like something he'd do. Um, excuse me? I was able to give her the exact time according to her that he is around CVS, a description, etc. Why would I lie about this? So a simple task like keeping panhandlers away was proven to be too difficult for CVS to handle and their managers could care less about their customers.", "business_id": "h-Ospc-uiMH8TLquTeAr3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MHQQadI61XUbPWuQ95P4GQ", "review_id": "BHQmR1dlJIGfev4BaSEp6w", "text": "You'll get what you need here.....from toilet paper to beer. But getting in and out of the parking lot is a nightmare. CVS has gotten sooooo expensive too. I went in real quick just to grab some ice cream. $6.99. Wow. Does it contain gold speckles and pearls? Same thing at Fry's is less than $5 and less than $4 at Walmart. They rope me in once in a while though if they have something that I always buy on sale or happen to send me one of their 20% coupons in the mail.\n\nBottom line: Between the parking, the lines and the panhandlers out front, might as well drive a bit further and go to Fry's a couple blocks away.", "business_id": "h-Ospc-uiMH8TLquTeAr3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BGEZvUWw33fmRoF6baut5A", "review_id": "g1oyez4bU6QusmVwdAT54g", "text": "I am picking up scripts all the time and this pharmacy is decent. Not the best but not as bad as some that I have been to. The people are nice. The only thing I would say negative about this location is that they tend to be under staffed.", "business_id": "h-Ospc-uiMH8TLquTeAr3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bN2ZXWEaImVW5tyiujDLRA", "review_id": "9YIFSw4hjVtmml74qQtQRg", "text": "I am running out of CVS pharmacies to get my prescriptions correct.  I went in early yesterday with a prescription for medicine that had to be ordered from God-knows-where, and was assured that I would be able to pick it up today.  Well, my prescription sat there for 24 hours before anyone got around to placing the order. Because it is Friday now, the medicine will not arrive until Monday.  I need my medicine and nobody seems to care. Thanks, whatever your name is, for your cluelessness.  One week later I have finally been advised that THIS DRUG STORE CANNOT GET MY MEDICINE, and they told me to look elsewhere.  Can you imagine having a pharmacy that does not stock/cannot get the medication you need?  I am sick to death of CVS...good f%^&*#@ bye!!!!", "business_id": "h-Ospc-uiMH8TLquTeAr3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pDJGRAqRYwK4UECXQLfUSQ", "review_id": "alvZJt8e-eA22qiT5zQc9A", "text": "I like this CVS because it's close to home and open 24 hours. The store itself is alright. I like that they sell booze, most of which is less expensive than Total Wine across the parking lot. The cashiers can be slow but they are usually nice. The problem with this CVS is the pharmacy. They are a little clueless and some techs are just rude. About a month ago I filled a script there and they said it would take an hour. I needed this script ASAP so I killed time in the area. An hour later it wasn't ready. I'd say I waited a little over two hours for this medicine and then when it was finally ready the pharmacist wanted to 'go over it with me' even though I had taken it before. Yeah right.  He told me I need to get off this med ASAP because it is probably one of the worst ones out there. Excuse me? Are you my doctor? No. MInd your own business. Your only job here is to fill my script and tell me how to properly take it, not tell me your opinion. My doctor gave me this for a reason! I was extremely upset at this point and just left. I called a few days later and spoke to the store manager who I believe is named Jason. He took down my name and number and said the district manager was going to call me. This was a couple weeks ago and I've heard nothing. I really hope this pharmacist is not saying these type of things to other customers. This was so incredibly unprofessional and off putting. (I don't remember his name but he has a hook for a hand). If anybody has had a similar experience with this man please call the store manager and let them know! This is not okay!!", "business_id": "h-Ospc-uiMH8TLquTeAr3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4MnVm1LWQ2ZXso4ORe_fZA", "review_id": "w1dHRPawm2KxvAv-QF47bQ", "text": "CVS is pretty standard, right? Pharmacy, overpriced beauty section (but you sure avoid going to Ulta if you can find what you're looking for there), great sales--on booze, on food, stationery, games--whatever. When I lived across the street, I used to come here at night when I was bored and it wasn't busy. Now, though, there are new employees and unfair practices. On more than one occasion, the employees have held sale items for themselves behind the counter. Today, there were no Connect Four on the shelf, but there was one in the cart behind the counter. When the manager was asked about it, she shrugged and pointed at another employee. I've worked in retail before, and this goes against most store policies. \n\nSo, the next time you get a CVS flyer, remember that if it's okay for the employees to shop the sales for themselves here--then it might be happening all over the place. And if they can put one item behind the counter for themselves, then they can put a lot more for their friends. Prepare to be disappointed. Make the extra trip and hit up Wal-Mart.", "business_id": "h-Ospc-uiMH8TLquTeAr3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9uuPzUWC1m_TnMUV9kXu9g", "review_id": "jwcOEUG52Jermpa83iOOQg", "text": "Where else are you going to buy Big and Tall guy stuff with style?  Come on!  Ever been to the \"old guy style\" B &T shops?  If it weren't for Casual Male (and the new form of it:  Destination XL, there would be nothing but epaulettes and high rise pants on my man!  Just say NO!", "business_id": "3SWhDtktjadfbj7jsKoU8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cBJqlNzyoJFak3_XRe2bvw", "review_id": "Cgg7nKkTMW5ivmI0_2aFpA", "text": "I came here on a whim as I was driving by because the world cannot stand to have my boyfriend wearing shirts that just aren't long enough anymore! I walked inside and was immediately greeted and asked how I could be helped. I let them know it was my first time in and was looking for some shirts for my boyfriend. They were more than happy to show me around to different areas (including clearance) to help me look for something nice. I ended buying 2 shirts, both of which my boyfriend loves! I bought both shirts in clearance but still ended up with a $63 bill so definitely not cheap. The salesman wasn't pushy and was really helpful. I decided to sign up for the membership program because they told me a location would soon be opening in Chandler, which is closer to where I live. I took my time inside and enjoyed my experience. If you have a big/tall man in your life, definitely direct him here!", "business_id": "3SWhDtktjadfbj7jsKoU8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "E5qFR0RBQBoXx8FbrOkdbw", "review_id": "3jWOeyCJ_9Ywf8e2VEo0KA", "text": "They always have something for my super picky husband. Whether it be for a more formal occassion, or the the shorts and t-shirts he lives in.", "business_id": "3SWhDtktjadfbj7jsKoU8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IhLilfNVzCYvAAlBdqJVlQ", "review_id": "P9J6p9jCadJtyVKahUiTHA", "text": "The prices are high (even with sales and coupons) but the selection is great. I'm used to being at the whim of whichever store I buy from when it comes to sizing. Here? I can get as much as I want but the prices will get you.\n\nThe staff is top notch. Everyone is friendly and helpful. I will say that Harbor Bay's stuff seems to shrink significantly even when we are doing cold wash and line drying. So it may be worth getting a tall size even if you are not tall. Other than that, I limit myself to a couple trips per year because otherwise I wouldn't have much of a paycheck left!", "business_id": "3SWhDtktjadfbj7jsKoU8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Sjp6EYsqzdlTvymER6wBfg", "review_id": "RgRQ2a2_TqCTxGom_Cuxig", "text": "Both the regular restaurant and the sushi bar are above average.  Casual atmosphere, central location make this a great place for dinner before going out later in the evening.  Have enjoyed the crab, lobster, steamers, mahi mahi and sushi there.", "business_id": "SOHp2b8quJEitFeuO58Syw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BmrHQgNFdN2IaoI5_OBF7Q", "review_id": "k8tb8fOJ9BU9DQqLT1Lo2Q", "text": "One of my all time favorite seafood restaurants in the Valley. The selection is large and always fresh, thanks to the company's fleet of fishing ships and expedited shipping. The atmosphere is what you'd expect from a high-end restaurant, as well. Pricey, but well worth it.", "business_id": "SOHp2b8quJEitFeuO58Syw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "rcmy2BdRaJ0MI8qSymGo3g", "text": "3.5 stars... \nIt feels too much like a chain to be 4 stars, but it's consistently good and conveniently located.  I've had sushi at 'The Fish Market' on numerous occasions and ordered from the regular menu just once or twice.  However, I will continue to go back as it's like an old standby.\n\nI've never had to wait to sit down at The Fish Market.  The service can be slow sometimes, but it's worth the wait!  I like how the menu changes daily (see the date at the top left corner each day) and the fish tastes fresh.  I recommend the sunomono salad and the octopus salad... and you can never go wrong with edamame.  If you're a scallop fan, get at least one scallop hand roll.  They don't skimp on the scallops here; I'm always pleased with portion sizes.  \n\nI recently sat in the room to the side of the bar and had dinner with a friend.  We sat by the fireplace and when we inquired about it, they made a fire for us... it added to the atmosphere that one may normally say is lacking.  Service was decent although I had to wait for water refills a few times.  \n\nIf you're in the mood for sushi or seafood and not necessarily wanting a scene or really cool atmosphere, this is a good, quality old standby that you can't go wrong with... it's moderately priced and pretty consistent - hence 3.5 stars.", "business_id": "SOHp2b8quJEitFeuO58Syw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "9fDWwLefoRH9-hUtdugVfw", "review_id": "mdBuyZQGkDR6SRT5YuafRQ", "text": "Did my friend Gabi.K beat me to the punch? I think so.. But I'll have to agree with her review in that it does feel like you're at a chain restaurant until you take your first bite. The more I eat at the Fish Market the more I appreciate it's quality sushi. \n\nLike Gabi said, the food is always consistent and there's never a wait. The fireplace was a nice touch especially since it seemed a little chilly where we were sitting. \n\nWe shared the sunonomo and the octopus salad both were phenomenal! My absolute fave is the scallop hand roll. They are overflowing with fish and a word of advice, ask for less rice. ;)\n\nI'm sure the raw bar and other traditional fish dishes on the menu are equally as good I definitely recommend it!", "business_id": "SOHp2b8quJEitFeuO58Syw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4dnDsoHuxUtzhaumxbpR5w", "review_id": "zoNKEbv2qjJDJrPZq-fyyQ", "text": "Best sushi I've ever had in town, hands down. Zen 32, Ra, and all those other places do not even compare. There is never a wait at the sushi bar and the service is awesome. Same servers/chefs have been there forever and give the place a great vibe. They also have a great happy hour. I recommend the Senorita Roll, it's half off! \n\nHave only dined in the \"restaurant\" once, and it was so long ago I don't quite remember. Stick with the sushi.", "business_id": "SOHp2b8quJEitFeuO58Syw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "CAlxnkAuqNetlUmWtCQ_eQ", "review_id": "HEkjFwTankdQTr5tDDigmw", "text": "I have only been here once, but the food was really good. The fish tasted fresh, was well prepared and the portions were large and the service was good. The place is big, decorated with lots of sea-faring items, as you would expect, with sort of a rustic feel. The menu has a lot of options, something for everyone, lots of fish and other seafood.\nIf you like seafood, give it a try.", "business_id": "SOHp2b8quJEitFeuO58Syw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "meuqHEjGCmrO3zDlr6OU7w", "review_id": "aM2KQVLtbebdrCRnKIl2pw", "text": "Not only was the food exceptional in every way imaginable, the service at this location and this evening was perfect (No! Better than perfect!).  The setting was as expected, cockles and netting with pictures of fish everywhere, but the best part for me tonight was the service to match the quality of the meal.  The  waiter was timely, Intuitive about me and my friend's needs to be left to converse freely!  WoW!  The more I think about it, the more I want to introduce people to this restaurant for that personal touch alone.\n\nI recommend The Fish market here for all of the above.  If you have any regrets at all, it will be that you had to leave...but believe me, you will leave with a wholesome feeling of content and peace, having paid for a decent and equitable meal, coupled with service and a sense of sincerity from your server.---(Or did I get lucky?....\"NOT!\"), it was genuinely terrific all the way around.", "business_id": "SOHp2b8quJEitFeuO58Syw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LC-t93P94ZtwhPqJG8BcVQ", "review_id": "XnhP-f7BBTON2XIhJsO6jw", "text": "Perhaps I went on an off day at the sushi bar.  Had to take a business trip to Phoenix.  And before i went i checked for reviews on yelp for a good sushi place. I am not a sushi snob.  i really am not.   I was a bit hesitant to have sushi in what looks like a fish and chips place.  but the reviews for Fish Market were fairly positive, and it was close to my hotel.  So i went with a few friends and ordered several types of maki.  i must say--not great.  flavor wasnt' that good.  rice was soggy.  too much rice per fish ratio (i mean--come on, this is not an all-you-can-eat buffet...no need to stuff your customers with rice).  I should have known when none of the sushi chefs were Asian. i even ordered the fish and chips.  and even THAT wasn't great.  Clam chowder?  lackluster.  definitely nothing like what you'd get in Boston.  I just realized how negative this sounds.  Ok, positives--good location, great service, fun decor, relaxed atmosphere.  Overall?  3 stars would be generous.  Won't go back.", "business_id": "SOHp2b8quJEitFeuO58Syw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PzTP2RCSdBrZLbaxXgZ3kA", "review_id": "tEM89c_TpxSGsLhEYJh3jw", "text": "When I go out for seafood, this is where I go.  Fresh fish flown in daily.  Best place for sushi, as well.  I compare every other fish/sushi restaurant to this one, and have rarely found one better.", "business_id": "SOHp2b8quJEitFeuO58Syw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "g84VjttN28PWiv_WtdhnSQ", "review_id": "Ar1VK-m3Pt6vMoW279kexQ", "text": "The Fish Market is a strange place. It's not super high end, but not cheap. It's not elegant, but it isn't tacky. The food isn't amazing, but it tastes very good.  \n\nBut for some reason this is one of my favorite restaurants in Phoenix. It's just very satisfying. Maybe these are some of the reasons I like it so much:\n\n- Impeccable service. Friendly, knowledgeable, timely, helpful\n\n- Great sushi. I'm picky and everything was fresh.\n\n- Wide selection of fresh fish. Lots of options and all the fishes I like. Yes, fishes.\n\n- Immediate drink refills. YES.\n\n- Happy hour prices are good. Not great, but good.\n\n- Clean bathrooms\n\nI will be back, Fish Market.", "business_id": "SOHp2b8quJEitFeuO58Syw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "90a6z--_CUrl84aCzZyPsg", "review_id": "-xN_AbSfjyWo_qsePqHE0A", "text": "The Fish Market has been here awhile, and it is still going strong.\n\nFor the price this is one of the finest seafood restaurants in the city. I adore their clam chowder (white), and just about everything else on the menu. That have a fantastic fish selection with several fresh catches to choose from. The scallops are wonderful, and the shrimp is sooooo fresh.\n\nThe staff is super friendly. The manager let my daughters pet the lobsters (in fact, he invited them to do so).\n\nTwo thumbs up!", "business_id": "SOHp2b8quJEitFeuO58Syw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HGeXdydcZ9nDn9fT87z4fA", "review_id": "U8te54z_dUckXlisx2QltQ", "text": "Fish was good, atmosphere stunk, service was incredibly slow, and it seemed like a cross between red lobster and chilis.\n\nAlthough my food was good it took about 15 minutes to order my appetizers while eating at the bar which was almost empty.  Then he completely forgot to let me order an entree.  Meanwhile it took 45 minutes to get my appetizer.  The entree came pretty promptly thereafter though.  \n\nOverall it is good fish and it is very cheap but not sure it is worth it.", "business_id": "SOHp2b8quJEitFeuO58Syw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0qIsBt4EzBDCKrIviV55Ew", "review_id": "k9fkotlnjEJFCFYECGteOg", "text": "Shocked! I can't believe the number of people that voted so high on this  Sea food restaurant.  The sea food is fresh, but I'm not impressed by the presentation or culinary creativity of the restaurant.  I thought I would never go here again, but after reading the yelp votes I will make a point to visit the Fish Market Restaurant again.", "business_id": "SOHp2b8quJEitFeuO58Syw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2KyJLMY3jmASmwtnmlBuvw", "review_id": "kkUXDZMpkknTIMoz4JU5iA", "text": "I've eaten here many times.  However, I haven't been here for a while.  The food has always been good.  So has the service.  I just knocked off a star because it's been a while since I've been there -- too many restaurants; not enough money!\n\nI gotta go back.", "business_id": "SOHp2b8quJEitFeuO58Syw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "qP5yxAHxiJ1fClizEEAgug", "text": "HUGE selection!  Went with my lil sis last night.  She had oysters for an appetizer, I had the crab/shrimp combo cocktail.  Delish!  The oysters were perfectly briny.\nI was SO thankful they had an extensive grilled menu!  The mahi mahi had just the right spice to it.  The steamed veggie side was big enough to be satisfying.  \nOur waitress was right on the ball for refills on our drinks, too.  Super friendly with great recommendations.  \nThey print up the menu everyday.  I'm not sure how I feel about this.  I know they have different fresh things everyday, but it seems like a waste of paper to me.  Blame my hippie mom.", "business_id": "SOHp2b8quJEitFeuO58Syw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HOleI3jz1MLNUJ6cc1x0Pw", "review_id": "HJiTRv9Z-0s_JBukP5xr8g", "text": "This place definitely has some downsides (food that isn't exactly innovative, less-than-inspiring atmosphere), but it definitely has a lot of good things going for it too. The service is attentive, the grilled fish is fresh and very flavorful, the oysters are awesome (and we all know good oysters are hard to come by in the desert) and only cost $.95 during seafood happy hour (weeknights and weekend days), and the prices are very reasonable given the quality of the fish. \n\nMy sister and went here for lunch this past weekend. I had four Miyagi oysters (which, again, were only $.95 because it was noon on Saturday) that were perfectly briny and super-fresh. She had the side salad, which she said was good, although the house dressing had a bit of a funky taste. We both had the rainbow trout and the basil cherry tomatoes and rice for side dishes. The fish itself was so flavorful and not too greasy, although she did report that her portion had a lot of really small bones, and the rice side dish was good. I would recommend avoiding the basil tomatoes, though - even though the tomatoes themselves were fresh, they were absolutely covered in black pepper, which made them inedible. Our server was nice and kept the drink refills coming. For $40 including tip, we had two appetizers, two entrees, and a soda and left very satisfied. If you are looking for innovation or trendy atmosphere, you probably want to go elsewhere, but if you want good-quality seafood and reasonable prices, you will really enjoy the Fish Market.", "business_id": "SOHp2b8quJEitFeuO58Syw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "ts2efVo2Qy-_4oq37NjEUg", "text": "Fresh fish in Phoenix.\n\nSay that 5 times fast. Maybe it'll come true. Or maybe, just maybe, you'll find yourself at The Fish Market. \n\nFor lunch, I had their smoked salmon and tuna. I also ordered the artichoke heart. Mmm. I was anticipating something mouth-watering - a lunch meal I had to rave about later. What I got was pretty okay. The fish was cut up into chunks (yes, chunks) and the artichoke was pretty bland, despite how super yummy one can be, if prepared right. \n\nPrice was reasonable. $5 for the 'choke; $8.50 for the salmon/tuna order, that came with some interesting sides: tasty pesto, crunchy crouton bread-thingys and this white stuff i had no idea what it was (no, it wasn't tarter; i tried it).\n\nThe menu is large. It's hard to decide. Crab. Oysters. Fish tacos. Smoked Salmon. Shrimp Salads. Oh my.\n\nThe service was decent - the type you appreciate at the time but can't really remember a day or two later. We got warm, fresh bread brought to our table, too, and plenty of drink re-fills. \n\nOverall, a good lunch. If I ever went again, I'd order something else. Too bad Phoenix lacks fresh fish options. Because, if this is as good as it gets, I better pack my bags tonight and hit the road for Seattle.", "business_id": "SOHp2b8quJEitFeuO58Syw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "mfvezpz6ohS0NQk3DZdvqQ", "review_id": "O-iBGU0Y2N5oif_eUgII4Q", "text": "I can thank three women who talked at a table at Barrio Cafe with no food or drinks for 45 minutes while a birthday group waited for their spot for guiding my friend to Fish Market for dinner!\n\nI scanned quickly the reviews on Yelp on Mr. Mustachios iPhone and thumbs upped it. It may not be mind blowing, but your waitress Flo will be right on top of you with iced tea refills, no plate will remain in front of you after you have mangled the body and she is quick with a to go container. What was that? A large party of 12, billing pains? Nope, she figured out who was with who and had everyones bill divvied up after making sure no desserts were in order. \n\n  I remember reading the rainbow trout was safe, so I picked the walnut encrusted rainbow fish covered in an avocado mixture with roasted veggies and jasmine rice for us to share and saw the relatively cheap artichoke heart under 5 bucks and went for it.  She split our plates for us and the portion was perfect. The artichoke heart came with garlic ailoi, chipolte aioli and butter and was a table favourite. The fish was delicious, the rice fine and the veggies were good but obviously drenched in butter and not olive oil-but compared to the mostly bland or fried options for sides on the menu, I truly think we got the best dish there.\n\nThe waitress even brought out a creme brulee birthday cake for us and brought out a cap and giant bib that was beyond camp for the b-day girl and didn't rush us even as we stayed an hour after closing-that is class.\n\nSo why the three stars? First is definitely ambiance. For parents who don't eat out much, this would be perfect-very suburban, safe, brass fixtures, plate glass with lobsters frosted on it, lots of large pictures of bloody fish and drunk fisherman near the tables. I felt I was in rural PA sometimes. Not such a great feeling.\n\nThirdly, while i did learn to love the fish via Boston, I was just not excited about most of their options-a lot of were fried and I am not a fan of the dairy drenched veggie. I don't think I would really like to try anything else on the menu except for exactly what I ordered-not much incentive for a return date!\n\nOverall, a really positive experience that I highly encourage other people, even jaded hipsters, to try. Stifle your laughter and order the rainbowfish trout-and yes, you can get a Fish Market paper hat on the way out to the club later.", "business_id": "SOHp2b8quJEitFeuO58Syw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0-TxcfXJmLuK4sbVhCF-MQ", "review_id": "ugBrEaILyf3wxyj6bmQqOw", "text": "Perhaps I'm in the minority here, but I did not think the Fish Market was anything special at all. Sure, the seafood is fresh and there is a large selection. But fresh and selection only gets you so far. The menu lacks any innovation on behalf of the chefs, and the entire interior (and exterior) are just...blah! Lackluster, boring, unimpressive, less than inspired, and fishy smelling. I know, it's the fish market. And I'm a huge seafood fan. But, still, a little more effort in apperance and ambiance would go a long way. The food was ok. Oysters as an appetizer were filling and rich. My salmon was a little overcooked, and while it ended up tasting ok, the presentation was less than appetizing. I will say the portions are huge and along with the sides, I was full with less than half my entree. For dessert, our creme brulee was way over-burnt on the top. I thought service was slow and unattentive aside from drink refills. I guess if you're looking for a simple fish on a dish, this is a place for you...but anything more, then look elsewhere.", "business_id": "SOHp2b8quJEitFeuO58Syw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "0bNXP9quoJEgyVZu9ipGgQ", "review_id": "svtILYE8ajGeTu04MHVIug", "text": "Haven't been back for many months (perhaps a year or more!), and I don't know why.  Oh yes, now I remember... so many restaurants, so little time!\n\nHappy hour apps specials are great!  Most are under $5, and many are quite good.  Our favorites rolls are the spicy scallop and the spider (deep-fried soft-shelled crab!!).  It's been so long since my last visit that I cannot recall more HH faves, so I am definitely going to return in the very near future.\n\nWe've only eaten dinner here once, and we decided to split the cioppino.  And were we glad that we did- the soup entree was very large!  We enjoyed the bread served, and it was a nice complement to the cioppino... we enjoyed dipping it into the broth to enjoy every last drop!  Oh yeah, time to pay The Fish Market a visit for happy hour.", "business_id": "SOHp2b8quJEitFeuO58Syw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zPqUBpy-7Bc6LdlfO2amRA", "review_id": "-l0epZ_RjKT6s1oHuHCuEg", "text": "What a disappointment! This restaurant is seriously over-rated. We recently took some out-of-town guests here for dinner and was very embarrassed. The fish was below average quality and the preparation well-presented but not as described,had no seasoning at all, and small portions.\n\nThe wait person was on top of things and the food was served very quickly - but then again, on a Saturday night we were one of 15 tables in the whole place. \n\nOver-priced, nothing to write home about - will not return.", "business_id": "SOHp2b8quJEitFeuO58Syw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HY9qpAamqLXFoa7xMwNntg", "review_id": "tH3yNhBaHM1T18Ea--b3cg", "text": "My biggest disappointment lie in the price-to-plate conversion. For what I paid ($40) I didn't get nearly the same quality fish as I've had at other restaurants in the Phoenix area...Nor the same quality of sides.\n\nWe ordered the blackened catfish with veggies and au gratin potatoes. The presentation was yuck, something like an average chain restaurant. The veggies were in small proportion as were the potatoes that were alright, nothing special.\n\nWe also got the fish-and-chips combo, which was the better of the two dishes.  Although it only came with 2 pieces prawns, 2 pieces scallops, and one lump of cod, it seemed to fill me up (could have been all of the delicious bread I ate before the meal!!!).  The fries were good, but the coleslaw was disgusting (too many green onions).\n\nIt was way too bright and there and our waiter seated us at a table with a bright light. We asked to move and were taken into a dimly lit area \"downstairs\" which was much more romantic and less family-chaotic (I'm sorry, I don't want to watch your baby chew and spit up mac and cheese while I'm eating).\n\nA for the great service we received, although our waiter seemed a little overwhelmed at some times (had too many tables?)...", "business_id": "SOHp2b8quJEitFeuO58Syw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0bNXP9quoJEgyVZu9ipGgQ", "review_id": "UR0hOUUBivNSVVF1YB37AA", "text": "Terrible happy hour sushi menu!\n\nAte here on the 20th after a long bout (at least a year?).  The same two chefs, Julio and Roberto, were still there, as well as Leo, the manager.  I re-informed them about my allergies and placed my order: spicy tuna ($4.50), spicy salmon ($4.50), and a soft-shelled crab roll ($7.95).  Julio prepared the first two, while Roberto prepared the crab.  I was fortunate enough to ask Roberto what he was going to substitute the * w/.  He said he could use radishes and yamagobo (pickled burdock; looks like julienned carrots).  Had I not said anything, I may have been disappointed w/ the crab roll as I was w/ the other two rolls... The tuna and salmon were pretty much just rice and the mashed fish filling.  I ate a few pcs. of each dish and gave up.  (Hey, I was hungry!!)  Had leftovers packed, then decided I'd say something to Leo, who was kind enough to comp. one of the entrees.  Fair enough, since I ate the equivalent of one.  Should I return again for happy hour, I'll probably just stick to two rolls- the dependable soft-shelled crab roll, w/c is wrapped in nori, then rice, and then w/ omelet, thin-sliced.  Yum!  \n\nSince I didn't enjoy the other two sushi rolls, I replaced them w/ a rainbow roll ($8.95), w/c originally consists of salmon, yellowtail, tuna, and shrimp, w/ avocado and cucumber.  Mine came w/o certain items, but still was pretty tasty, and definitely more colorful, and more texturally-satiating than the mashed disasters that were the salmon and tuna sushi.\n\nProbably won't be returning anytime soon for happy hour.  Certainly not since I've found a new place for happy hour sushi... Tempe's Sushi 101!", "business_id": "SOHp2b8quJEitFeuO58Syw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "rbCId8uoG02W1ZZmdq6EXg", "text": "The fish market is a casual, neighborhood, seafood restaurant. You shouldn't be coming here with expectations that this is a high end frou frou seafood spot.\n\nThey have a Sushi counter, Oyster bar, fresh market, bar, and restaurant all in one. I'd say they have all the angles covered. The fish has always been good, but never phenomonal. I like their cashew crusted rainbow trout, as well as their cheesy bread. The happy hour specials are nice and feature half off plenty of rolls and beers. \n\nThe service is always on par with what you would expect from a chain like this. It is sometimes slow if the server gets caught up in conversation with another employee, and sometimes they will forget about you. Thats just part of the game.", "business_id": "SOHp2b8quJEitFeuO58Syw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "t8qiA4XSa9Wm-YZrJGwZLA", "text": "Fish Market gets a solid four stars from me. I hadn't been to Fish Market in four years until I went twice in the last 2 weeks. It's my friend's favorite, but he's a big fan of their sushi happy hour, of which I was skeptical. Both times (on a Friday and a Saturday) this place was hopping.\n\nA couple of weeks ago, the host had flubbed our reservation, but was super apologetic and hooked up some free appetizers, when there was really no need.  The crab and bay shrimp cocktail was just alright, but the ginger lime prawns with cilantro sauce was savory and stellar in its own right -- they should make that an entree.   Last but not least were the calamari fritte, which my friend remarked was the best in town.  You be the judge though. For dinner I ordered the misoyaki glazed scottish atlantic salmon with grilled veggies.  For what I thought was a small portion the taste of the fish made me forget about portion size, and who am I kidding? - I was stuffed on appetizers!\n\nLast Friday I had the happy hour sushi and was impressed, especially with the Senorita roll. This $18 roll is pricey but at it's $9 happy hour price is well worth it. The crab roll covered in tuna sits in a sweet eel sauce and garnished with sriracha sauce on top. It's a heavenly mixture of spicy/sweet, east meets west. Their $4 house chardonnay is a great value as well. The setting of the happy hour bar and the mixing and mingling of patrons makes it obvious that this is a regulars sort of place.\n\nCriticisms?  Very little, except to say don't go expecting to be wowed with ambiance.  The look is nautical and fish markety - hence the name. Dur. I love the fact that they actually sell fish, but on second thought, who the hell buys any at $19/pound?  And for those who are sketched out on the idea of seafood in Phoenix -- they fly it in from the coast fresh daily. But PLEASE FISH MARKET, please do something about the ghastly lighting... is it really necessary to have it so bright in there?!  Is this a seafood restaurant done classroom style?", "business_id": "SOHp2b8quJEitFeuO58Syw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EKwGhgLrM18ErVKKeYE2UA", "review_id": "7MTWDaVYfFj9a8hmKpNaOg", "text": "Came here for Valentine's Day and this place was packed. My boyfriend is such a sweetheart because I love seafood and he doesn't. We didn't have reservations so we put our name down and sat at the bar to enjoy their happy hour specials. \n\nI ordered 2 oysters, the ginger lime shrimp and a glass of their HH Chardonnay. I was pleasantly surprised with their Chardonnay. It was pretty good. Because they were busy and backed up our server, who was also cooking at the bar grill, gave me an extra oyster. Yay! They were large and yummy. But the best appetizer was the ginger lime prawns. They were so good and although I am not a fan of coleslaw I ate every bit of the coleslaw that came with it. \n\nI agree with the other reviews that some parts of this restaurant are just really really bright. Not wanting to chance getting stuck under the heat lamps we found some cozy seats in the bar area and decided to eat there instead. I ordered the special that night, which was a Caesar salad, half a lobster and prawns with 2 sides and 3 chocolate strawberries for dessert. I think it was just over $31 for that special. It was pretty good. I tend to like my lobster steamed and not grilled, but it wasn't bad. Our waitress was very attentive throughout the night and it was a nice touch that they gave all the ladies there a single rose before you left.", "business_id": "SOHp2b8quJEitFeuO58Syw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 9, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "P2kVk4cIWyK4e4h14RhK-Q", "review_id": "yTJg-gv3kFDVYpdS-CoIlg", "text": "This place is all about the seafood.  Don't roll up to the Fish Market expecting a cool place to hang or a hip crowd.  No problem on the crowd...lots of folks in a pretty basic seafood restaurant, chowing on the best seafood I've had in the valley so far.  The hip is not here.  Not until I showed up with my wife Audrey W to meet Kevin H and Marian H.  You could actually see the coolness spread around the restaurant when we walked in...a subtle ripple, sort of like a gentle wave at a spring training game.\n\nSo I arrived in Phoenix from Boston and have high standards for seafood.  I had been craving fish & chips for awhile and decided to give Fish Market a try.  I got a combo-fish, scallops and prawns.  The batter was light and not very oily...+1.  The prawns were very tender and done to perfection..+1.  The scallops were tender, sweet and juicy...+1.  The fish was done just right as well although it was not the haddock or even cod I am accustomed to in Boston.\n\nEveryone else was pleased with their food as well.  I will be trying other seafood places in the valley but I'll keep Fish Market in mind as a standby.", "business_id": "SOHp2b8quJEitFeuO58Syw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Jy7qAiG05GBnkt5uVQcH0A", "review_id": "2sp4ZyrqUMUEBvr9GrR6iA", "text": "We had attended the Fish Market last night, as a party of 10. The atmosphere is like any other seafood restaurant with a mixed crowd. We had planned on going for the Sushi happy hour, since it was the only restaurant that would hold a reservation for a large group. We were informed at the end of the visit that sushi happy hour is only in the bar, even though we had clearly stated we were there for it and ended up paying full price for sushi. That was the least of our problems.\n\nWe arrive for our reservation on time, and were seating promptly. Our waiter was kind and personable. \n\nService was horrendous and completely changed my attitude about the experience. We didn't receive much attention, drinks were left empty and we were left waiting for long periods of time, with no communication with the server. We didn't get our food ordered until an hour after being seated. \n\nA few people at the table had ordered from the regular menu, while the rest of us ordered sushi. The regular food came out to the table and it was luke warm, bland, and nothing we had expected. The presentation was poor, and looked very unappetizing. The chicken was overcooked, served with bland rice and potatoes. \n\nThe normal food was delivered long before our sushi, which left half the party done while the rest of us were still waiting for our food. We waited a good hour to hour and a half for food. When the sushi arrived at the table it was warm, and not rolled very well. \n\nWe were misquoted on the price of drinks, which led to a discussion with management who were kind enough to adjust the bill. \n\nAfter spending a total of 3 1/2 hours at the restaurant, we all concluded that we would never return. It wasn't worth the money, nor our time.", "business_id": "SOHp2b8quJEitFeuO58Syw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "GnZWh25MyJD1d5FMKl3QmA", "review_id": "VlDFJGzD0SNZnR_BqYij4g", "text": "Decent sushi, great oysters (especially the current 95 cent each happy hour price), OK wine selection, and tops for convenience. Running errands in t-shirt, jeans and Birkies and have a hankering for sushi or oysters? The hubby and I did today and stopped in Fish Market. We usually sit at the oyster or sushi bars because we find seldom order the full meals. Today will ate our fill of both sushi and oysters, and everything was fresh and enjoyable. Nothing to make me say 'wow\", but good. My other favorites are the Duckets Bucket (clams & mussels) and the spinach salad. \n\nI don't consider Fish Market a destination place, but when a casual, convenient, decent lunch of dinner is needed, they always come through.", "business_id": "SOHp2b8quJEitFeuO58Syw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_7el1cOgnfkNfmZKi277bQ", "review_id": "A7z1PJb4ecWtXYyAUwVbLQ", "text": "This place was recommended by a soon to be non-friend. \n\nPortions were small, prices were big, taste was average, server was uninterested borderline annoyed, nothing to write home about. I won't be back. Nuf said!", "business_id": "SOHp2b8quJEitFeuO58Syw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "hMkB6TjQ2Vz69JNxLxgW5w", "text": "My most familiar place for seafood in the valley. (I am still expanding my base). I have enjoyed each visit to the Fish Market. I enjoy the casual atmosphere and the friendly accommodating service. The sushi is basic but fresh as is the selection of sashimi. The fresh oysters are the best, and I can never pass up an oyster shooter, lol. You can make a meal out of their Baked Oysters Rockefeller which are one of my favorite items on the menu.  The cioppino is great but you must have patience and napkins to work the crab and shellfish out of their shells.  Their linguini with clams and any sauce is the best (again patience and napkins for removing clams from their shells).  Their chowders and smoked fish options are great.  I also enjoy watching as they prepare any item that is being grilled over mesqite coals.  I have yet to be dissapointed, whether seated in the dining room or choosing to eat at the bar.", "business_id": "SOHp2b8quJEitFeuO58Syw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q1ILiFfzpaf_UapvlFDn3w", "review_id": "sYPjvk-ccX5dCsQnFiSDVQ", "text": "I really enjoy a trip to the fish market every once in a while. I'm surprised it doesn't have more average stars, but I thought about it and here is why it gets the ratings it does. It's a great place for happy hour sushi which happens to be every day of the week from five to seven and even til close on Mondays. The fish is extremely fresh(it's flown in fresh twice daily so it better be) and it is very tasty. I once had a very rare tuna steak for dinner and even though I realized it wasn't for me I could still appreciate it's freshness and taste. The only thing I would rate lower is the price since it can be quite expensive when paying full price.  The location is great and the staff have always been attentive and friendly. I enjoy the fish market for a weekday or weekend happy hour sushi night and especially on a monday.", "business_id": "SOHp2b8quJEitFeuO58Syw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g6rlp5No6GjEDXkrjvg1kQ", "review_id": "krz0b9EolQ0q1Z9yKteBQw", "text": "FYI this place is closed..it's now Bluewater Grille. But looks like the exact same place pretty much..add a couple booths and take out a wall. Decided to try the 5 entree choices for $5 deal that they had going. The Sourdough bread is AMAZING!!! My friend and I tried the Fish & Chips.. It was good no doubt, and many will enjoy. But it just wasn't unique enough or amazing for me. There are too many restaurants in Az that DO fit that bill.. to return to \"decent\". The fish is good, it's fresh but it's just that.", "business_id": "SOHp2b8quJEitFeuO58Syw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "e4TQFVfepzHf--hnBsjntg", "review_id": "GaKjYu3cxBp0gVPb0gCnzg", "text": "I have struggled to find properly fitting running shoes for years.  Runner's Den cracked the code.  These people know shoes and carry a wide range of sizes, including narrows, in all the best running shoe brand.  Asics, Brooks, New Balance, Adidas, Saucony...  and much much more.  They also carry a nice selection of clothing and running accessories.  The sales people are full of good information or training and clubs if you are new to the sport.  Very warm and friendly, I much prefer this store to that other place in Scottsdale.", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "JAeTwZWx5MUq2_h7fZLKIQ", "review_id": "-U--_2p6cT-e67XZK1HhWQ", "text": "I'm not a runner, but I like to workout and do a lot of walking.  Years ago when I was cross training for cycling I desperately needed a good pair of shoes.  I had heard nice things about the Runners Den and knew they had been around for years, so rather than buying another pair of crappy shoes off the net, I decided to give them a try.  \n\nI went in with a pair of New Balance in mind, but after discussing my shoe goals with the sales associate and having him take a look at my feet he informed me that New Balance wasn't a way to go.  At no time did I ever feel he was doing this to try to sell me a more expensive pair of shoes.  He explained that because of  he way my arch was Asics would be the best choice.  He showed me the options in  my price range that would best fit my needs, let me try them on and walk, hop and run on them outside the shop.  They felt good, so I made my purchase.  \n\nBecause of the friendly and knowledgeable staff I've made every purchase of new cross trainers at the Runners Den.  Their location is pretty convenient, good prices and a pretty good selection of shoes, clothing and other supplies.", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "AnH84g9V10x41CXmCvcaFg", "review_id": "KeUsOaEbQnxQwSjtUs0cGQ", "text": "Finding a pair of shoes that fits is key in the running world.  These guys know their stuff.  I tried and tried, then i found runners den.  Yes, they are expensive, but it is all relative.  If they fit you in a pair of shoes and they don't work out, you can return them.  If you buy them at most other places, you can only return them if you haven't worn them off carpet.  I don't know about you, but i rarely run on carpet.  To me, that makes paying twice as much for one pair of shoes so much better than paying half for 4 pair that don't work.\n\nThey also have all the running clothes, gadgets, accessories and socks a runner could ever want.  Here are my faves:\n1. Wright Sock- double layer cool max sock.  You will NEVER blister or even get a hot spot in these\n2. Amphipod- tuck your keys and ID inside the band of your shorts.  No bouncing! it stays and you never have to worry.  I love it so much i used the large version to keep things handy and out of my pockets while travelling in pickpocket ridden areas\n3. Flexitol heel balm- for cracked heels.  Nothing else works\n4. a nike running shirt with a zip screen pocket for my number so i don't have to find pins all the time.  Looks good, doesn't tear the number", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dH9FRHSZwlhLLamaZSFdGQ", "review_id": "HG7gzVTbQf5UxThw_V92lQ", "text": "This is the best athletic shoe store I have found in Phoenix.  If you are interested in talking to a sales person who knows what they are doing, and getting the right shoe for your foot (even if it is the cheapest one), this is your place.\n\nAll of the staff are very friendly and very knowledge, they will not steer you wrong.  Prices are not the best however so as sad as I am to suggest it, once you find the pair that works for you buy them online after that... that way you can take the money you saved and buy those sweet super thin, thigh flashing, running shorts you have been eying!", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "q5nFaw9isjD_01PpVAR7hg", "review_id": "n8S1aVROn1omVw-U_GlH0Q", "text": "These guys know their stuff.  They've also been around forever and know every race and course in the state and then some.", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Aggpf1EWooD85fhOhoRxPg", "review_id": "Rvb4PvfMvubWk7nlHIgzzg", "text": "I don't even run and I like this store! I went in for a great pair of walkers and came out with the most comfortable pair of tennies I've ever worn. They kept teasing me that I'd be running now that I had great running shoes!! Which was a hoot, considering that I've not been on a run in about 15 years because of my cruddy knees... \n\n...and they kept suggesting these little skimpy socks that they say all the runners like, but I'm just an Old School type of granny and I like my anklets, so that's my story and I'm sticking to it. \n\nBut seriously, if you need shoes that will save your feet, knees and what have you from being turned to pulpy mush from running, thus requiring lots of painful surgery and/or physical therapy, run right over to Runner's World and pick up a pair! Your body will thank you.", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZrUZtLgLOn15v2NIZl-oKQ", "review_id": "KbwZ1LNdf3fPiCPx2wtHUA", "text": "A year ago, when I was training for my first half-marathon, the PF Chang's one, this was my go-to place. Yes, it helped that they live just a 5-minute drive away from me, but everyone was really nice. I never got the sense that anyone was trying to talk me into spending more money. Part of that attitude probably has to do with the fact that they don't get paid for commission. But unlike a Foot Locker or some other mall store, the employees look like they actually run themselves. And they are incredibly patient. I'm bummed that the brand of shoes that works best for me, they don't sell. But they still help me whenever I come in and I buy all my other things from them like socks, Gu, etc. \n\nThe people were pretty supportive in trying to give me advice last year when I had very bad shin splints and I wasn't there to buy anything. One salesman adjusted my shoes for me by putting the insoles of my old pair inside for extra cushioning. It seemed to do the trick. It's definitely a place where you are rarely steered wrong.", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 19, "useful": 19, "cool": 17}, "user_id": "y9IKf7VckFc-fesWuDwgxg", "review_id": "hqbTPyCGI9bnGfuK29-wSA", "text": "I had a wonderful experience here. I needed a new pair of running shoes badly. I am in the process of getting back into it after taking way too much time off...... (like 3 years)  I know, pathedic. Sometimes liquor and sluts take precedence; don't judge.\nAnyway, I decided to do this on my lunch break and I was out in about 45 minutes with the most comfortable running shoes I've ever owned. \n\nAs stated in previous reviews, the staff is extremely friendly and they know their stuff. The structure of my feet were looked at as well as how I walk. I have never been fitted for running shoes before so it was kind of strange but I knew what to expect. I found out my calves are extremely tight and if I don't start streaching more/better, I'll end up with repetitive motion injuries.... good to know! \n\nI was presented with 3 different pairs of shoes to try out and in those found the perfect pair. I felt like an ass running around out front with the diferent shoes on in business attire but whatever... I found a great pair of runners so I'm happy. \n\nAll in all it was an interesting experience. I will be back to pick up some more gear as soon as I feel truely committed again. Not once did I feel pressure to spend money or make a quick decision. As a matter of fact price was never even mentioned until I picked the shoes I wanted. Of course my feet have champagne taste so they chose the most expensive pair.\n\nBastards", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "FHDI8M5sm6lrZXNUBZAOfA", "review_id": "OwmQQU6aR5M_APA5EBQfKA", "text": "I dragged my newly motivated butt into a real running store for the first time now that I've admitted to being a committed runner. After having bought several pairs of \"running\" shoes solely because they were on clearance at the Nike outlet, I heard lovely and fantastical rumors about non-agressive running angels that would actually talk to me, watch me walk/run and recommend the perfect shoe.\n\nThe rumors are true. The people here are so incredibly nice. Not only did the salesperson patiently let me test out multiple pairs multiple times, but now I also know all about his personal running feats, his family, and got an invite to drop in on a running group (although they weren't trying to sell me a bunch of excess gear, they were trying to talk me into training for a 1/2 marathon). I ended up with a great pair of shoes (and thus much happier joints now that I have real shoes) and somehow a mini support network. Great, great place.", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "WZCAwPXauKtNoAhHK2-pCA", "review_id": "eubX_SW-P1kD8hV4rsM10Q", "text": "I'm all for \"personal service\", but it can get out of hand in a hurry.\n\nI was here on a Saturday afternoon, admittedly a busier time for any establishment.  The guy who appeared to be the manager, as he was wearing a different outfit than the other employees, greeted me as I walked in.  Including him, there were 4 or 5 employees and each was helping other customers.  So I started walking around, looking at the merchandise.  Not such a great selection, and not such great prices, but better than Sports Chalet (selection, not price).  \n\nLo and behold, I found the same running shoe I had been wearing previously and was already very happy with.  It was $10 more expensive here than where I had originally gotten it 8 months ago, Marathon Sports in Boston.  Interesting, because you'd figure 8 months worth of new styles would have devalued these a bit.\n\nSo I'm an easy sale - 5 minutes to grab my size out of the back and ring me up.  But I had to stand around and wait for someone to help me.  And wait.  And wait.  All of the employees were feigning actually helping customers but were really shooting the shit about topics as far ranging as personal style and Bartlesville, OK.  After patiently standing around for 20 minutes (but quietly staring daggers at the employees), at least 4 other customers entered the store after me.  One of them, as an employee was finally ringing a customer up, ran over to him and asked for help, and he of course started to fit her.  Several of us were angered by the blatant attempt to jump ahead and we all made our anger very well known.  Wouldn't you know it, I finally got someone to fetch me my sized 10.5 Asics out of the back and ring me up.\n\nSo to reiterate - good store, decent selection, ok prices, and if you are a newb that needs that personal attention for a true fitting then you'll get it here.  But they need to have a numbering system like a deli counter to avoid an angry mob.  And if you already know the shoe you want to buy, get it online for a bigger savings (and tax free) and avoid the hassle entirely.\n\nOh, and the parking situation blows.", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5E193w76Qlhoi1gkyakW2A", "review_id": "YyNi66wXJKMw05POycuIfw", "text": "I recently migrated my running from the treadmill to the \"real world\", and noticed that my $40 bargain shoes from Kohl's weren't cutting the mustard anymore. Runner's Den was recommended by more than one friend so I thought I'd check it out. The salesman was very thorough, observng the way I stood, walked, and ran.  I tried and \"test drove\" multiple pairs of shoes until my feet chose the pair that was right for me.  The price was pretty steep, but the service warranted it if the shoes did not (which as far as I can tell they do!)", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pk4y8PJdccJysYBpBA-gcg", "review_id": "KUCJzmtmQHUw02iliOSlAQ", "text": "Disclosure:  not a runner.  Have bad knees.  But I walk a lot, and do aerobics, and I've been even doing a BOOT CAMP lately... and needed some better shoes.   I had great service, very personalized - they know what they're doing with your feet here!  I also got some great SOCKS, so comfy!    I might start running now!", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "W10N7lgoG9YshvHUC7wSdQ", "review_id": "AefLzxO3DDgQgWADrpMu8w", "text": "This is my go to place for buying gym shoes in PHX.\n\nWhy?  Because I am a lame-ass runner.\nIt doesn't matter that I've been doing it for years now, I still suck.  I have no speed, little endurance and bad knees but these guys don't get down on my sudden desire to run stairs, they help me find shoes that will cushion my need to shred myself.  This is a happy thing.\n\nOn my last visit I knew they were really listening.  I am always on the look out for a good sports bra.  Being extra grande up top I am often handed the old adage 'wear two'. But my sales guy actually looked at me LOOKED and said 'telling you to wear two when you wouldn't be able to get the first one on isn't going to help.'  YES! Thank you!  So the man asked me 'what have you been doing?'  I told him what I wear so he could pass it on and it won't surprise me if when I go back there is more conventional wisdom available or maybe some new gear.\n\nSweet.", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cUMxaIaeZovQTYBBxcQKzA", "review_id": "JDWsPQHRa0vuWIEPSHVYEg", "text": "Sure it isn't cheap.  You pay for service and selection from a specialty store.  \n\nI'm always surprised at how few good specialty shops of any kind there are in Phoenix.  As far as I can tell Runner's Den is THE specialty running store in the Valley - and thank the gods its a great one.\n\nIt can be crowded on weekends, and the wait for assistance can be maddening, but it is worth it.  The only way they could afford more floor space and staff would be to broaden their focus and then they would just be another Champs or Big 5.\n\nWant to get fitted for shoes by someone who knows what they are doing and can recommend the best shoe for you?  Maybe analyze the wear pattern on your present clogs and suggest a replacement?  Or would you prefer going to the mall, saving $15 bucks and having a pimply-faced teenager who spends most of his life on Xbox take care of you?  It's your choice!\n\nI was a serious - meaning top 20 nationally in my age-group - multi-sport guy when I lived in SoCal, so I think I know a good running store when I see one.  And trust me, Runner's Den is LEGIT!  The folks working there are all runners and pretty serious about what they do.  Excellent selection of shoes, socks and toys for foot massage and other devices.  Things you might find at Tribal Multi-sport but otherwise nowhere else in the Valley that I know of.\n\nYou will not be disappointed.  Oh yeah, parking is a bitch at this place.  On the weekend, you may wait for a spot.  Skip the Suburban and take the Mini-cooper.", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cHnlIFP5WwJRer7_C2NUng", "review_id": "rWhVrXsP6DlLNQWbf6XVWw", "text": "I bought my first pair of running shoes here.  I was just as ignorant as the next person who has never bought customized shoes before.. I went in there wearing what I thought was an acceptable pair of running shoes.. and boy was I wrong.  The guy who helped me had me walk for him, and run for him, in my old shoes, and then gave me 3 different pairs to try on..  From there, I found what felt the most comfortable, and my feet have been happy ever since.\n\nOther than shoes, they also have fashion sports apparel and sportswear under garments. \n\nThese folks know what they are doing, and are very easy to deal with.  Give them a shot!", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "w4dgIzMwwZvKsHaC47Ox3A", "review_id": "BLtiDvdtJZoKa2Mva5E8Sg", "text": "Simply the BEST!\n\nEveryone here is awesome at making sure you walk out of the Den with the right pair of shoes on your feet. We were probably going back and forth with color and comfort for about an hour. Thanks Runner's Den", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4QbY2nvq0KSRLvQk4vw3Cw", "review_id": "-5StWeWAWXqp60evMDl2Bg", "text": "i recently started running after having danced or swam for the rest of my athletic life.  the guy who helped me knew the implications of this on my legs and helped me find shoes that could compensate for uneven leg development.  he showed me some simple exercises to strengthen the muscles that the other sports never touched, and sent me on my way.\n\nbefore i went in, i was having very bad shin splints and on the verge of giving up running all together.  the shoes were exactly right - i have had NO shin splints since i switched - even when i was \"breaking in new shoes\".  \n\nsome have commented on the price.  however, anywhere you look, running shoes and gear are expensive.  if you want to run in $15 shoes from walmart, you're going to feel it.  taking the time and money to get real running shoes will make the difference.\n\nthis is one of those few places where you leave (having spent more money than you planned on) and still feel like you can conquer the world.", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ef7eJrSr7chDjDth0-k2HQ", "review_id": "vXcX8r-TdCxWpLYLqE504w", "text": "Ok... Let me lay it out straight first...  I can't justify spending the money on running shoes that I would spend to get shoes here... However, I will admit, having no clue what kind of shoes I needed I went in to gain some pointers. \n\nKnowing full well that I was not going to purchase anything, the staff here..especially one particularly handsome gent..was more than willing to help me try on a variety of shoes to see what was best for my feet and activity style.  This was exceptionally impressive for me.\n\nIf I knew that I was going to commit to running long enough to spend the money at Runner's Den then I Definitely would be back to this neighborhood staple.  Their customer service and know how has won me over!", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "Q96IRvil6RNgdLmGKuh81A", "review_id": "bf40vfgsmh_UCLG8ipfjiw", "text": "While I do appreciate being fit for my shoes from an expert, it is still hard for me to justify paying at least 20% more for my running shoes.  I haven't paid over $100 on running shoes since high school.  And that's when my parents forked over the bucks. \n\nThank you for the personal service, but no thank you for not giving me my debit card back after paying. I went straight home after leaving RD and my card was not in my wallet where I always put it. I called right away and the guy who helped me claimed he never saw the card, but did not remember giving it back to me either. ?? Ordering a new card is never fun. :( \n\nI'm glad to have a properly fitting pair of tennies, but I walked away with just a so-so feeling about the place. Which is a bummer- I love to support locally owned anything, especially people who have a passion for fitness and running.", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6G_83_F0CQ9XJZdYdeE7Hg", "review_id": "qAQMdu5h-d_ZwjUN6V8hmw", "text": "The employees are very knowledgable about their products and give you great feedback on what product is right for you. They have pretty decent prices on their shoes and a decent selection of styles and colors. The only grip I have about this place is that their parking lot is a little tricky.", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "3unY76AlkvzhkzthLCQJMw", "review_id": "vuhW2kb3YdqrKwgpsrq7rQ", "text": "I was referred to go to this place by a buddy after a conversation about how I get shin splints after runs. He told me how the experts that work there will be able to see how you run and suggest a perfect shoe specifically for you. \n\nI decided I would check it out. I was helped by a young kid who was clearly still in high school, maybe not even older than a junior. He had me run up and down the path as he watched my running style. He explained that I needed a special shoe to correct the way I ran. I bought these shoes for over $100 (the most I have ever spent on running shoes). \n\nOff to the track I headed, excited to get a run in without the post run shin splints. I have to say after this run I did not have any shin splints, however the muscles on the front of my shins hurt so bad the next day I could barely walk. I thought it was just something that I had to adjust to so I decided to try another run. The same thing happened, but this time the pain was much worst. At this point I knew that something wasn't right. \n\nI took the shoes back and this time I was helped by an older gentleman who knew way too much about running and shoes than any human being should. After having me run up and down the path he knew right away that I was prescribed the wrong shoes by the  \"kid\" who helped me the 1st time. He offered to either exchange my shoes or return them. I chose to return them and save $40 and buy the shoes somewhere else. \n\nThe prices there are way too high. I am all about supporting small businesses, but it is sad when a corporate giant like Footlocker is 40% less then a Ma and Pa shop like this place. I feel like they over complicate the process of buying a pair of running shoes and that is how they charge so much, much like a shady mechanic does with your car.", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7iwFdxqqTYYnnesxA6iy5A", "review_id": "MdU9YW8dz5vdp5Gn5C5E5g", "text": "LOVE this place!!  I used to hate running.  I would get such bad chin splints.  A friend of mine convinced me to do the Rock n' Roll marathon 2010 and I figured I'd give it a try.  I did a lot of research on having custom fit soles made, but that was super expensive.  I'd read some great reviews about this place and decided to give it a try. \n\nThe right shoe has made a work of difference!  I've become a regular runner and completed the 1/2 Marathon twice!\n\nThe customer service is great.  They really take the time to evaluate your stride, your goals, your fitness level and find the right shoe.  Great customer service also means waiting a for your turn, which can be long, but it's definitely worth the wait.  \n\nI've noticed a lot of people saying the prices are high, but I just looked up the shoe I bought on the Nike website and it's exactly what I paid in the store.  Even if it was marked up I think I'd still go to the Runner's Den just because I know I'd be getting the right shoe.", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7zDqr2I0-xpw9HF5Ha54cA", "review_id": "TomrxlZkUAaocI3zn9iAFQ", "text": "It was picking up my number and such for a 5k that made me finally swing by The Runner's Den. Having an excuse to walk around the store and check out the wares, the end result was that it was okay, but still made me miss other running stores I had come to love and adore.\n\nSome of the perks?\n** When I was finally able to get the attention of an employee to try on some Five Fingers, he was super nice and knowledgeable. We shared running stories and talked about techniques and workshops available through the store.\n** They have group runs as well as classes on form and technique that are free. Considering I run like a buffoon, this may do me some good.\n\nSome of the not so good?\n** Parking is atrocious. Luckily my little car fit into a spot on the side that requires tetris-esque skill to get in and out of.\n** Staff was pretty hard to find. Not sure if they're always that busy or just were because people were picking up race packs, but it took nearly 20 minutes to get someone's attention.\n** Neither the running shoe or even the brand I wear seemed to be available. \n\nIt will probably be a good place to pick up the little things like goo, a new visor or running shirt, socks, etc... but not sure it will be my first choice for anything major, like a new pair of shoes.", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xgqxRjWRQvGPr8h3IA8OwQ", "review_id": "RUBP37rPtaSijpU7ZSnhbA", "text": "These guys are good -- very good -- at what they do.\n\nCan you save a few bucks by shopping somewhere else?  yeah, sure.\n\nBut you won't find this kind of advice at a 'big box' store or online.\n\nI've run a couple of full marathons and they were very helpful with not only shoe selection but other running gear too.\n\nYou won't find a better runner's shop anywhere.", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0VJkru53hi_-YqQ4LoIbnw", "review_id": "ByqFqyFBE2mu5xkzhotEbA", "text": "I am walking in the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer walk in November. After getting way too much heat for walking in my cheap sketchers I decided I needed a better pair of shoes. Not knowing anything about shoes I decided to go to a expect. I found them at Runner's Den. The sales people are super friendly and really get you the best pair of shoes for your feet and walking sytyle. They take their time with you and watch you walk and pick a few pairs of shoes for you. You try them and walk around in them and then try some others on. They even took me outside to walk around in them for awhile. I was really impressed by this place! \nThe help me to find the perfect pair of shoes, that fit my feet perfect and have yet to give me blisters or any kind of pain or hurting in feet, knees or any joints. \nThank you Runner's Den for having the most knowledge, helpful and caring employees!", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3rwePtNxlLATx0v86ZfrVA", "review_id": "4bF4Se3eYTQYcpGViJ4r_w", "text": "Every staff member I have ever encountered here is extremely knowledgeable in the area of running, and they are excellent at knowing exactly what each runner needs in terms of shoes.  They know about all the races in the area, and they have running groups, and I'm pretty sure every employee who works here is a runner.  Their website has a lot of fantastic resources, too!  Also, they let you return your shoes if you wear them once or twice and decide you don't like them.  I don't think ANYONE else does that.  HIGHLY recommend them!!", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m3Xtw_TclFReHJzEqmC9wQ", "review_id": "a92eVrl2rA-Ni2K0jWjH_w", "text": "This store knows running.  I recently started running again and needed some new shoes as my knee was bothering me.  I did a lot of research online and was all set to pretty much buy the most expensive shoes out there.  Why?  Because they're the best right?  Well, there are so many choices nowadays that I was a little overwhelmed.  So I decided to go to the Runner's Den because I heard such great reviews.  I walked in and the sales associate asked me questions about my background, mileage, etc...  He had me remove my shoes and examined my feet.  He then had me walk back and forth.  He quickly noticed a slight anatomical difference in the foot on the leg that was giving me knee pain.  He also measured my feet and found my left one to be 1/2 size larger.  He suggested three different models that would be ideal for me.  I told him I was partial to Saucony so he grabbed me a pair.  I put them on and we went outside and I ran back and forth on the sidewalk.  They felt great.  The best thing is was the model which was best for me was the $99 one - not the $140 one I would've purchased if on my own.  I'm a mid-foot striker with little pronation issues.  Most of the expensive shoes are for heel strikers or those with pronation issues.  I also purchased a shoe 1/2 size larger than normal as I've always been trying to fit my larger foot and compromising on overall comfort.  I've been wearing shoes too small for me in the past.  It's a small store with an excellent reputation so you may have to wait if they're busy.  Also, you'll pay retail prices.  However, I saved in the long run by buying the shoe that was right for me.  I love this store and my new shoes!", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a8gpBi7biN9VAoJwKgl3Xw", "review_id": "JIFyBueirmrGG1OVZdRqYA", "text": "As a newbie runner, I had no idea where to start looking for shoes. I am such a noob, that I hurt my ankle while running in $30 cross trainers. A friend recommended Runner's Den so I came in for their free running injury clinic and I'm so happy I did!  The Doctor was nice and very thorough and helpful. He gave me a few stretches to do and recommended a pair of shoes that would be appropriate for me (which was the same as the Runner's Den employee suggested while I was waiting to see the doctor, so sounds like they were spot on!) This was great, because my inner hypochondriac had already convinced my brain that I'd eventually have to amputate. Turns out my prognosis isn't that grim.\n\nAll the employees I spoke with were nice, helpful and extremely knowledgeable. I know a lot of people complained about higher prices, but I looked up how much the shoes I picked up were going for online, and the prices were exactly the same on all the major websites (eastbay, amazon, footlocker, etc) so clearly I'd rather support a local business! I'm sure prices vary with the different shoes, but the one I was looking at wasn't any cheaper anywhere else which was nice.\n\nIt's a good 30 mile drive for me, so I don't think I'll just hop in for random little things, but for major purchases like shoes or a sports bra, it's worth the drive!", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aTi0NVrcPJWbN6jAsJVcAw", "review_id": "j7XZBI4NGIxxdysCOFW2dw", "text": "Running isn't really my thing. Yes, I gave it an honest try a couple years ago -- hired a running coach, bought good running shoes, etc.  I'm just not \"built\" for that activity, unfortunately.  \n\nSince then, I discovered something called a mountain bike, which I enjoy a whole lot more and am trying to improve my skills at. Even with a mountain bike, a naturally well-endowed chick needs a stellar quality sports bra to hold the 'ladies' firmly in place. I knew from my running stint that the best place to find one is at a running store. Runner's Den had a good stock, but you have to sort through their tags to find your size. I found one I like. \n\nIf running IS your thing, have no fear -- the store is chock full of runner's gear: pants, shorts, shirts, tanks, socks, shoes, water bottles, nutrition aids, etc. They have only one fitting room, though. The employee who helped me was extremely nice. Parking leaves a bit to be desired; I recommend turning off 16th Street onto Maryland and parking on the Maryland Street side of the building.", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u4MQp3zX9RolLtNnp9FxoA", "review_id": "wNnrS_ELHrIJRqyTL3QsJg", "text": "Since I'm thinking of trying my hand in triathlons, I already had an idea of what I want to get but when I actually went to the store, I was overwhelmed from all the choices! Good thing the salesperson knew what would be best and had been very helpful throughout the whole thing. Learned a lot from all the tips he gave too!", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "aTi0NVrcPJWbN6jAsJVcAw", "review_id": "EyiuDNcdq7BAAAVB-77tMQ", "text": "I've been back here a couple of times and...it's leaving a bit to be desired. They never seem to have my size in the sports bras I want, and the past two times I've been there no employee has offered to help me (yes, I can ask but...if it's your business...then...). \n\nI think I'm gonna hunt around for another place to get my gear.", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gx7zxvbdFgm_BdlkE3X4HA", "review_id": "GqscidPcAEMZuozepL6BwA", "text": "Anyone that runs frequently should been fitted for shoes here. They are very knowledgable and their prices are reasonable.", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vHoKL-4FCgGSfDrPr43Opw", "review_id": "xOYLyI2ELoQ4eKtRSWTqUw", "text": "I have been coming to Runner's Den for years. My dad brought me here when I was 16 for my first pair of running shoes ever, and I keep going back.  The staff are so incredibly knowledgeable, probably because most of them log 30+ miles a week and have the experience to do their job well.  The wait can be a bit long, but that is because they pay so much attention to each customer. These guys genuinely like what they are doing and, in a world where I believe customer service is practically dead, outshine the rest of the running shoe stores around. \n\nAnother cool thing is that after buying a new pair of shoes there once, my hip started hurting and I thought it was because of the shoes, so I took them back and they fitted me for a different pair. They took back the other pair no problem. Turns out my hip pain wasn't because of the shoes (it was bursitis), but Runner's Den still took them back. So cool.", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t57xkzO1N8Hlqo-n_7a0Eg", "review_id": "w1lNCy1FOnfPQrdiyfmgsw", "text": "you pay a bit more, but get the assistance you need from the staff to help you pick the right shoe", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IwxFKXDokKZdiD5iUdJPgQ", "review_id": "ao0DWRJSBodUqtObBaF0kA", "text": "It was a good experience, my salesperson Craig, was very knowledgeable. He had me take off my shoes and socks so he could look at my feet and see how I stand and walk. He said I turn my feet to the side when I walk so I needed a specific shoe to correct that. He had me try on three different kinds of shoes and then walk outside while he watched my gait.\n \nHe suggested the Asics Gel Foundation.\n \nI like them they are pink, yaay. I wanted a pair of more brighter color shoes but he said I can't have them. LOL\n \nThese shoes were $100. I looked online and they are the same price at other places.\n \nAnyway Yall, this is the first time I have EVER bought sneakers that were not Adidas. I am a ADIDAS brand loyalist, but I had to do what was right for my feet.\n \nThey have all kinds of sports bras too. So I bought one. It's a little small, just a little, it's a 44DD. I'm a 46F and dropping. I might be a 44F or 44DDD now actually. I don't know, I havent been measured in forever. But it was only $42 and with my discount it came to $36. Half the price of a Enell bra.\n \nSo by the checkout counter they have all these energy gels and stuff I've heard about and I asked the cashier, Barry, if I needed that stuff. He said only if I workout for more than 90 minutes at a time, which I DO sometimes. He said after 90 minutes your body starts burning muscle so this energy gel stuff helps to stop that. you're suppose to take it around the 45 minute mark. I bought Honey Stinger and Gu gel products.", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jNY87M_83gIolkmHp5Psng", "review_id": "TdfA0JPemJWd9ZQw_fVICQ", "text": "Thank you Runners Den! My husband recently purchased a Garmin 910 for me and I have been using it religiously. This morning, for whatever reason, it crashed and would not transfer data to my computer. I tried to reset it myself, didn't work. I called Garmin (35 minutes wait time to talk to anyone). I tried to email to get help from Garmin (3 day wait). I have a race on Sunday and really needed some help so I took it back to Runners Den where my husband bought it. They called the Garmin rep and got them to replace it for me so I had a working Garmin for my race. They were very responsive, friendly and helpful!  Definitely going to keep going there!", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tTQwXGXwGrcEnrJ4gziGAg", "review_id": "Hr5GWQBmhY4w7lbW2qf41w", "text": "My go-to shop for Vibram Five Fingers. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, they don't overprice the shoes like many other places and I can get in and out no problem. I have purchased all three pairs of my VFF's here and will continue to do so in the future. PLUS they just started a rewards system so every $250.00 you spend you get $25 to spend towards your next purchase!", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "raMSkwLdZ-kFea1fTY_-Ew", "review_id": "dcFAB36g0zd_iIa1ErTjgQ", "text": "I don't run.  I go in here to buy shoes because they know their stuff and they don't hassle me when I say, \"I need a neutral cushion shoe\" or \"My foot supinates.\"  This last time, we got there a few minutes after 5pm on a Sunday.  There were still people inside and the manager was nice enough to let me come in and buy some shoes even tho' they were closing up.  The staff is knowledgable about shoes and if you want someone who knows what they are doing to help you with your tennis (or running) shoes, this is the place to go!", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0vJG6lPDdyDweBpfxN1L5A", "review_id": "DaXbSk7l9MQykR2cupHUSg", "text": "The staff is knowledgeable about shoes and if you want someone who knows what they are doing to help you. They treat every customer with full attention. I have gone there to purchase tennis shoes. Salesman was friendly and provide me shoes fit my feet, nice look and with reasonable prices.", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "uqSLJMoKECmOiwjOrBYoew", "review_id": "PlwXLiYynfzCjzX4WJAPnw", "text": "Whether you're a long time runner or just starting out, the Runner's Den has you covered. The staff is patient and knowledgeable, every person I've worked with there was a runner. They even have you run in shoes before buying them to ensure they fit properly. They also have running clinics on the weekend.", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "8n4SarsuI9Km6lEtydiE0w", "review_id": "n9xkodF34P4Ovhx_q3UILw", "text": "This is a late review, considering I took my trip into Runner's Den about 6 months ago. But every time I slip on my running shoes I am so, so happy I visited!\n\nThe staff here is super nice and takes the time to evaluate your feet. I learned so much just from talking to them. For example, I should have been wearing a narrow size and my old running shoes were 1 size too small! I guess that explains why the new ones feel so much better...duh.\n\nStaff will have you try on shoes, then actually go outside and run down the sidewalk in them! It's a little awkward to be watched while you do this, I was seriously questioning if I even knew how to run in front of this audience. Then they'll evaluate how your running looks in the shoes. I tried on two pairs before we found the perfect fit. Yes, that's two running evaluations that made me feel a little shy. But the whole experience is just so personalized, it's worth spending the money. I will definitely be back for more shoes in the future, my feet are in heaven here!", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7F-DVLnGmC5hHPUVfSfxDw", "review_id": "SX_MFIkbPGTP52PRfsoYBw", "text": "I was a customer of Runner's Den long before I actually took up running. Yes, it's true. I bought a few pair of shoes because of my casual running back then and then I gained 'CHINGOS' of weight and didn't run for years. When I decided to take up running in 2010, It wasn't for the sake of becoming a runner but to reach my goal of being a Size 6 again. I decided to try a national chain running store in Tempe and was happy for the most part. Once I began to have issues with my feet during training, it became frustrating to hear various differ responses for people at the store. After much consideration, I decided to return to Runner's Den. I usually ask for the dashing handsome fast running salesperson, Jim (---that's worthy of some small discount, no?). \n\nSince buying a few shoes and various items, I've Jim suggested I try out their group runs on Wednesday evenings. I'm not a fast runner but this group is rather kewl. The store is so much closer to home and I feel as though I actually matter as a customer than just another sale. Runner's Den is my running store again! Cheers***", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9zuPDV5lge3dBTtYOHYvJQ", "review_id": "znvyjaQLhjBpBsAY2BDGAQ", "text": "Love this place, They truly do a great job!", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-ejKKJ2fLPhnykJkoslz8g", "review_id": "vC0WB73SpHiqB0YGOTKkww", "text": "Unfortunately my first experience at Runner's Den wasn't  good.  The guy we had was so rude and in such a hurry, he had the shoes rung up on the register before I even had my old shoes back on!  Maybe they were short staffed but you would think a Sunday at 1:30pm in the afternoon would be an OK time. They might be the best but not in service.  I'll never go back but will keep on running!", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WQxbkBR-XN8Fze4aTB690g", "review_id": "UahKLxigD-AO94dCaSStyQ", "text": "Like everyone said, this store has attentive staff who takes the time to fit your feet with the right shoe. They looked moderately busy when we walked in, but a man greeted us and asked us to be patient. Someone got to us within a couple of minutes and helped both my friend and me at the same time. The entire process was maybe 20 minutes. He gave us great advice about starting to run, too. We then waited a couple minutes at the counter to be run up, but it seemed like they were busier than usual, so it wasn't a huge annoyance.\n\nDon't walk in thinking you'll be looking at stylish Nikes or anything, but you will get great service and shoes that are properly priced.", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lHPFFu5Hq2G1D17q1aU8Bg", "review_id": "xuBgw_Wm4ffDKTQ0bC3Wug", "text": "I'm pretty new to this whole fitness/running thing, but I know enough to know I needed to replace my old Sketchers before my feet fall off. After asking a few of my marathon-running colleagues, I visited Runner's Den for the first time today. I learned a few things. 1) Different running shoes meet different needs, 2) Athletic shoes, like dress shoes, come in different widths, 3) I have a wide foot, 4) I walk on the balls of my feet, 5) Normally people walk heel-to-toe, 6) My feet lean in toward each other, 7) So that's what my trainer kept getting on my case about, 8) I will never again buy running shoes anywhere besides Runner's Den, ever.", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "wEwU88bt18BUf7DhHDRbHw", "review_id": "BpHkg3jQF_4Wi1oAVfdEHQ", "text": "These guys seriously know how to fit a running shoe...and a hiking shoe.\n\nI've gone in multiple times for a fitting, and all times I have been very happy with the shoes that were selected for me. \n\nWarning: Don't  be shallow and try and pick a shoe because it looks pretty. Not that the shoes don't look cute, but don't let that be your deciding factor. \n\nTake their advice based on the way the staff watches you run.", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_E8bCGlloqFYa-FDVmTMMw", "review_id": "GEAeig8lsFozrthgHZmVJA", "text": "Very helpful staff. Great place to get advice on running and make new friends thanks to the group runs!", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Z4xZrZi_AMtOR6I24dPrHQ", "review_id": "Kh5WMw4Ym1PJzrUQFM8JYA", "text": "The staff at this shop is outstanding. They make you walk barefoot before they bring out shoes for you and take you outside to jog in each pair you try on. They are dedicated to making sure you get shoes that fit your feet and your needs. This is my go-to place whenever I need running shoes. \n\nThe staff are more than clerks. They are runners themselves and very knowledgeable about running.\n\nDid I mention you get a discount on apparel when you buy shoes? These guys are freakin' awesome!\n\nYou might have to pay a little extra here compared to other sporting good stores, but the service more than makes up for the price. Other stores make you fend for yourself.", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GLu_FyPk65oaDfUtqoZUwQ", "review_id": "PjTbCUj0J5coI_98kedYcQ", "text": "I love how knowledgeable and friendly the employees are. Always leave with a great shoe and really feel like I am taken care of. Have been coming for 3+ years and will continue!", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-kSwU973XR4Xz3wYyTPFuQ", "review_id": "gJpp-iiwztXFxSpCZx-Ktg", "text": "The Running Den is really a great place to find any running accessories. Prior to the Running Den, I had trouble finding a shoe that fit well, however, the incredible staff helped me find the perfect shoe with different tests. The staff is what makes this store so unique, they offer great advice since most of them are runners themselves.", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "X_U-vPO8HHEUc0FPsckDXw", "review_id": "oGpLx1W4DDzI1la03HHF7A", "text": "This place has outstanding service!  My overall impression of the service was very eventful while leaving the shoe shop with new trips and tricks to help me improve my running game.   If you run twenty plus miles per week this is a must visit shop.", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BKfqHVQ-keVkBThlr1CD9Q", "review_id": "zJE0Vlf8CnXziez8xakTAw", "text": "Craig, at The Runners Den, is an uplifting soul who is passionate about running. The entire staff is knowledgeable about running and upcoming events. This makes the 12th pair of shoes I have purchased! Thanks RD!", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BgSdnN6WcY9rBRrXPM8BqA", "review_id": "CNTrVrCpYt8u5QfFo7kTjQ", "text": "I would give this place 5 stars, but the selection is not what you're going to see at big box sporting stores.  With the lack of every color combination under the sun available, they make up for with the stellar customer service and knowledgeable staff.   They only had my new trail running/ hiking shoes in this semi ugly puke green color, but they make my knees feel oh so supported, I could run in them all day.\n\nIf you need new shoes and are unsure as to what kind to get, go to the runners den, they will help you out!", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7Ki1_Yo8LDIGyCGPQpgFMQ", "review_id": "8KFsnohJ_5U4p3p8T_51RQ", "text": "The staff and service at Runner's Den can't be beat.  Every time I have gone into this place, the staff is incredibly knowledgeable about the products they sell.  Last night, one guy gave me a detailed comparison between different types of cushioning in two pairs of shoes I was thinking about buying.  You just can't get that kind of info from big box stores.  They also look at your feet, your running gate, etc. to make sure that you're getting the right kind of shoe for your running abilities.  You pay a little extra, and the selection can be somewhat limited, but it's well worth it for the service Runner's Den offers.", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bb3-Q726IyyW9f01dU8TgQ", "review_id": "_XI2mC8w9G5KKpOZOuKCnA", "text": "This place is awesome!\n\nBarry Anderson was very courteous and knowledgeable about the exact type of running shoes I was looking for. He listened to what I wanted, and let me try on 3 pairs that all matched my requests. I settled for the first pair he suggested to me, and I love them! They are so comfortable to run in.\n\nPrice wise, it is fair. I am a guy with uncommon foot size and shape, and consequently, I expect to have to pay more than the average consumer. My running shoes were around $120.00 out the door. Let me tell you, between the superior customer service and my needs, I feel the price is very fair. Sure, you can definitely find a pair of simple running shoes somewhere else for cheaper; however, as is the case with many things in life, you get what you pay for. Not only are the shoes they sell high quality and durable, but further, they assign certain types of shoes to you based on a short interview on your running/foot strike habits. If you go anywhere else, you might be unknowingly buying a shoe that is hurting you or not supporting you the way it should. You can tell they care about their business and reputation, it shows with their excellent customer service.\n\nOverall, I give this store 5 stars, it rocks! I'm definitely coming back for my next pair of shoes.", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uBp2Jmip2qXQ0iWHUDY9sQ", "review_id": "HiLf7pEx1odzg5cdxfJZPQ", "text": "I like to support locally owned stores, but I'm just not a huge fan of this store. \n\nI'm a casual runner and the elitist attitude coming from the employees at this store is palpable. Yes, they can fit you into a pair of shoes, but you'll pay for it and then you'll pay more for all the gear they sell than if you just went to one of the big box sporting goods stores. \n\nI suppose if you've never purchased running shoes before or are hard to fit, maybe this is a good place for you to go. However, you can also get similar service at Roadrunner or Sole Sports without the attitude and where they even have a treadmill so you don't just have to run on the sidewalk in front of the store. And if you're like me, and a neutral foot runner, you can select your own shoes elsewhere and save about half the price.\n\nRunner's Den does sponsor some good runs and they give you the opportunity to try many different shoes. If you're a hardcore runner or brand new you may love this store, but as a experienced, casual runner, it just doesn't do it for me.", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YwbGpv2K22Tqa9lNo4bSkg", "review_id": "glArt3wwlYPFeJotjky8EA", "text": "After being diagnosed with plantar fasciitis, both my friend and a doctor recommended I check out runner's den. Really glad I did. I have never had a sales associate be so professional and informative--he spent nearly an hour helping me pick out the right shoe! Really glad I went. Thanks, Nate! I really appreciate your help!", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "oXBahXJCXUEATm5IVexw8A", "review_id": "2cupt6MY3hPP7cc6IJMdsg", "text": "I recently decided to take up running.  Crazy, I know.  \n\nI really wanted to get legitimate with it, and this place had been recommended a few times.  So, down I went to see what it was all about.  \n\nI was promptly greeted by Kelly.  She asked what I was in for and I told her I had no idea what I needed, as far as shoes go.  She was up for the challenge.  I have to say, this was the most interactive shoe buying experience I've ever had. First, she had my take off my shoes and show her how I walked.  After observing my feet she went to the back and brought out several pairs of shoes.  She showed me how to properly put the shoe on and then had me go for a little jog outside of the store while she observed some more.  I ended up doing this a couple of times, each with more comfortable shoes.  I ended up with a really great pair from Brooks that I nearly fell asleep in the first night like a little kid.  I didn't feel like she was trying to push me to buy higher priced shoes, which is great! I hate feeling pressured to get the biggest/most expensive/etc. of something.  Then she gave me a little info on what kind of socks I should be wearing.\n\nI referred a friend here, who also found her experience to be top notch.  I look forward to shopping here again! I can't sing Kelly's praises enough, she was so awesome!", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a2cn-3TOFJduQRR3DbXYFw", "review_id": "nvgKDUxIs-O38rW6Xry-Mw", "text": "Although this running store is not in the most convenient location for us, my husband and I would drive across town to get fitted for running shoes. We tried a few other places for fittings, but this place seemed to do the best job and have employees with the most expertise. \n\nWhen I first decided to try running, I went to a bigger store and ended up with shoes that were way too tight and just not a good fit. A few months later, I tried this place and was really pleased with how thorough they were. Your first running shoe fitting can be a little awkward (I don't really like people around my feet anyway), but they made it very comfortable and easy and I loved the shoes they recommended. I probably paid more than other more discounted places, but I would rather pay a little more for good foot health and a better running experience.\n\nOverall, a great place to be fitted for running shoes whether you're just starting out or have been running for a long time.", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vxSo2fLMgqQ6js5YekuSTA", "review_id": "B0jWs1xduNNbjThs8p1OJw", "text": "I attended the running workshop led by Barry and it was amazing. It was super helpful and I learned a lot about running in general as well as my specific gait. Then because of that awesome work I went to the other side of the store and bought a pair of shoes that they helped me find specifically for my foot and gait. I will definitely be coming back here for my next pair of shoes.", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zFy3Q9H--OeOXrb6n8nXlQ", "review_id": "sKh1Lvdd_bL6BEFxb9cSjQ", "text": "These guys know what they are talking about!  So helpful on fitting me for shoes for my first half marathon...got rid of my knee pain!!!  I thought I would have to live with running knee pain for the rest of my life....turns out I was in the wrong shoe!!!!", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aFQWSsZE6DvzqcckaC6EmQ", "review_id": "8JRVbmFUjrFDAbB0U6usJg", "text": "Went to this store to buy shoes for my husband and the sales rep was so honest and open that he talked us out of buying that type of shoe for the sake of my husband's back health. We hugely appreciate this type of honesty and integrity and husband said I could buy a new sports bra just so we could support them!! Sports Bra was on sale and is one of the best I now own. We will go back there for everything we need to support a business that puts integrity over profit.", "business_id": "P6H-p8fXbPq8VjO4kLTz4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HzOXWuppsLyjy2iXEuXjRQ", "review_id": "KFMnqwBSRUTEVGT8j0J0-A", "text": "I love the ambiance and think its cool that there is a bar there too.  The owner is very gracious and accomodating.  The food was very fresh and I like spicy...which is how they made the food.  I like the Bollywood videos and the ornaments around the room.  Very comfortable and good food!", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2006-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9KHQDPM5M7sHUTUSBboNgg", "review_id": "MF2ZOGpm43zXL911UeY1CA", "text": "Now this comes from a foodie Indian..The management just changed...and the food got worse. The food got worse but the service got a little better than earlier. The butter chicken is way off and was sweet and the Buffet wasn't that impressive. Although,I would recommend you go there for the buffet, because of the varieties offered.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 15, "useful": 19, "cool": 14}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "7lAYbBQ87MIe5F3M9EyKxQ", "text": "OK so maybe I'm just a simple Scandanavian man, with an easily pleasable palette. But judging by other yelp reviews, my first FOI experience stands alone. I get a kick out of most Thai/Indian/Asian strip mall restaurants. The decor is pretty tacky. So, I tend to get my chow to go. I had the friendliest, most helpful lady guide me through the menu. We picked out a vindaloo, a tandoori, 2 orders of naan, some veggie fritters and a tikka masala. \nVindaloo 2 stars\nTandoori 3 stars\nMasala 5 stars\nFritters 0 stars ughhh \nNaan 5 stars\nKing Fisher Beer 10 stars...can I do that?\nService 5 stars\nFalse ceiling with stains 1 star\nTo go boxes and packaging on full display behind bar 1 star\nDecor...Bollywood meets flea market meets storage room\nWell, as they say in India, um, hmmm...I don't really know what they say in India. So, I settle for see you later yelpers!", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KYCW5xpBif5eqt-jvIHTdw", "review_id": "QAG-8KB_1rIt1p5_mJJU4g", "text": "When I lived in the area, I would come by here for dinner, and occasionally lunch.\n\nThe buffet at lunch is ok.  Nothing stands out and grabs you and says \"THIS IS THE BEST THING I HAVE EVER TASTED\", but by far none of it is bland.  It is a buffet so my bar is not incredibly high.\n\nFor dinner, I have never been disapointed.  The curry is spicy, the masala is sweet and delicious.\n\nMy only true complaint about the place is the decor and the music.  I have come in on a few occassions and the place looks dirty, or the Bollywood Best is cranked up to the point of annoying.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CAlxnkAuqNetlUmWtCQ_eQ", "review_id": "-3b6tmkG8E5X32KKNXnXwA", "text": "This restaurant is good and close, which is why we frequent it.\nNot the best Indian I have ever had, but still damn good.\nThe decor is pretty standard, they have a full bar and a couple of TVs, one in the dining area playing Indian music videos which are always fun to watch. The staff is very friendly and attentive.\nThe menu is pretty traditional, as far as Indian goes, Naans, Jasmine rice and Vindaloo, Tandoori, Masala, etc., with plenty for vegetarians and carnivores.\nDinner is always good and the lunch buffet is not bad, either.\nThe prices are reasonable and there is never a wait.\nAs many times as I have been here I have never had a bad experience.\nGive it a try and see what you think.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sEWeeq41k4ohBz4jS_iGRw", "review_id": "EU4H80ZOEYWdgMyiFomi_Q", "text": "This place had a hard time keeping up with the modest lunch crowd when I was there.   There were 3 buffet items that were totally out.  Not good since there were only a limited number of items to begin with.\n\nI thought the taste was off, not my type of Indian food. No spice and no heat. Blah.\n\nCome on, it''s a buffet and it's lunch.  Nobody has time to wait around for a piece of tandoori chicken.  Buh bye.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QrOSr8bzAjpIgyNftDLUBg", "review_id": "PzOe3t_bCv7RTOp4ZJxOyw", "text": "Time has not been kind to Flavors of India.  I just went back for dinner after a couple of years of inadvertently overlooking this place.  It appears that the management has changed and FOI is not better for it.\n\nPerhaps the lunch buffet is still a good deal for the quality and quantity of the food they serve.  For dinner, it's offensive to charge $.99 for a side of rice to go with an order of Chicken Tikka Masala.  It's not an issue of the cost, but the principle of the matter.  Obviously, I'm going to order the rice.  Just up the price of all the dishes by a buck and throw us a bone with \"free\" rice.  And nearly $3 for a bowl of soupy Raita?  They need to change the name of this place to Nickel and Dime.       \n\nFarewell, Flavors of India, farewell!", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "cxjTpWMPg7u5Bb9OPWqaFw", "review_id": "AhmO1cC-Fbz82lRxQFBI8w", "text": "Our family really enjoys Flavors of India.  The paneer tikka masala is awesome.  I am also a fan of the onion kulcha and poori (bread options that really compliment the meal).  The aloo gobi is quite good too.  But the paneer ticka masala....that's the best. Yum.\n\nI have not cared for the lunch buffet much.  I prefer to order my favorites off the menu.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "4UUIpbOTPmu43wuC2aSGkg", "review_id": "AX3sLTFCOJRoJuCMho7L5Q", "text": "I woke up late on a Saturday, and I was craving Indian food! To my relief, it was almost lunch time! I remembered that there was an Indian restaurant close to me that I had been meaning to try. I headed to Flavors of India to try their lunch buffet. I walked in and I was immediately greeted. I noted the Bollywood videos playing in the background, I love those dang videos. The host was also my waiter. He invited me to help myself to the buffet. I'm not one of those people that knows the names of each and every dish. As I write this I'm kicking myself for not taking notes. As a whole, the buffet was a-ok. Nothing in particular knocked my socks off. I did notice that nothing was powerfully flavorful. It was kind of a \"safe\" seasoning restaurant. I would visit Flavors of India again. There was plenty of food, the buffet had a lot of variety, and the service was good!", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3VgHutPPmF3TbWwIzlSNCA", "review_id": "sf-okFCv2iHBpXRsWr23jg", "text": "I have had excellent luck with this place by always following the same formula.  Order mid-week, get the Chicken Tikka Masala and the Lamb Kwarma, order both at least medium, preferably spicy.  Ask for an extra side of rice, I have always gotten it at no extra charge and the portion of entree does require more rice.  Always order Garlic Naan, probably two orders.  This method will easily feed six people, or yourself for a couple days. I can't comment on the complaints expressed by others, as I have never tried Flavors of India their way. My way, I have always been on the verge of food romance pants explosion.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vj4TK1FVMfFwCnZ4O4QJBA", "review_id": "jQk2v9SGfDetitadS9dLkg", "text": "We went with friends who love this place.  Incredibly friendly and patient service that presents fabulous, spicy cuisine from India.  Worth trying for a relaxing and sensational dinner.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "jWvzAN1czxypi-GM1KY62g", "review_id": "hsb4C6PIbHBQ8zZf9rF9qA", "text": "Yay! I'm a fan. Not an original comment, but it describes my sentiments. I think the place is pretty authentic -- without leaving with a smell of curry. \n\nI love the Tikka Kabab Kandhari (boneless chicken comes out a-la-fajitas-style - sizzling with onions) and I order Nan and a side of the yogurt cucumber sauce. Then I make myself Nan tacos. (I hope I'm not making anyone cringe - but it's great and there's no food better than one you can eat with your hands!) \n\nThe location is odd, but I guess, after 3 years of being out here, I'm getting use to restaurants being in strip malls. The price of the food is reasonable - especially for dinner. \n\nI took one of our Australian friends, who had recently moved to the States from London. He loved the food, and was thoroughly engage in a conversation with our waiter about cricket. (I kinda zoned out and watched the Bollywood music videos until they finished.) \n\nGreat place. Try it!", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "wyS7VLQrkw6l1KBm9PVn_A", "text": "The outside is a blah building, & the few windows have the blinds drawn.  Once you enter, though, you see a very pleasant, somewhat \"upscale\" mid-sized restaurant that is quiet, a little dark, & almost full of people at lunchtime (as it should be!).\n\nWhen I entered, a friendly host greeted me, & seated me in a totally comfortable booth.  Right away, my drink appeared, along with a basket of tasty naan bread.\n\nThere was salad, about 10 hot dishes, & a couple of dessert items on hand.  All the food was labeled, & all of it was delicious.  My whole experience at Flavors of India was excellent!  Weekday lunch buffet:  $9.23", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0VfJi9Au0rVFVnPKcJpt3Q", "review_id": "PJS98eNurw4xd9KlFGdNtg", "text": "What can I say? I've been coming here for years for a reason... The food is fabulous. Lunch time buffet for $10 all you can eat. The best tandoori and mango losi you will ever have. The atmosphere is perfect. Indian TV is soooo cool. ;)  I'll be coming back again and again.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bwo_j9OGpZN60T5HxKOTeA", "review_id": "a6bIk3RG2tt2fVw9iyHgmw", "text": "Lunch is a great deal at Flavors of India: buffet style with an excellent variety of food. Dinner is more expensive. Their food is very good except for anything with beef in it. Honestly, you can't expect a culture that believes cows are sacred to know how to cook beef for American diners. Theirs is boiled to the texture of tough shoe leather every time. So, avoid the beef. Everything else is delicious and you can't go wrong.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "b9XdpPlzZCVimhNb0z8CNA", "review_id": "skammzN3vlO4q0k9Wy7nPA", "text": "I have to start out this review by saying I never had Indian food before I ate here, so I didn't feel I could give it a fair review until I tried a few others around town first.  Well, now that I have, I have to say that \"Flavors Of India\" is the best Indian Food in Phoenix, bar none!\n\nFirst off, when you walk into an ethnic food restaurant, and the place is filled with people of the same ethnicity, and the place is really quiet because everyone is busy enjoying their food, you know it's a good place to eat.  \n\nIs it a bad thing when the host/manager recognizes you when you walk in... and remembers your order?  You'd think we eat there a lot or something.  I've found my favorite dish is the Chicken Tikka Masala, medium spicy and if you like shrimp, the Shrimp Tikka Masala is just as yummy!  We usually order a side of the Paneer Kulcha (unleavened bread stuffed with Indian style cheese), which is wonderful to sop up the extra yummy sauce after you are finished.  Portion sizes don't appear to be too large, but we always have leftovers.  And it's always better the second day too!\n\nThe service is top notch, the food is excellent, and the best part of the dining experience is the Bollywood music videos playing on the flat screen!  Dinner and Entertainment all in one!  FTW!!!  I can't wait to go back!", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "LB7HoDg61yWP2CjrueeJUQ", "review_id": "RTSQgNYkD5he8JdmfP8KuA", "text": "I try to judge a place by how good it is at what IT does and what they do they do well here. In terms of quick and affordable buffet Indian eateries they seem to have it down. \n\nI work in the area and often need a break from the Biltmore and Esplanade fare. When I head over here I tell the guys in the office and I always have a couple jump to go with me. The guests' first reaction is the same every time; we pull into the strip mall and skeptically get out eyeing the place which is unassuming on the outside to say the least. We open the door and walk in and you get the inevitable, \"Wow it smells good in here\". You are shown your table and asked for your drink order and then asked to help your self. You will find 8-10 entree dishes + salads, chutney and desert waiting for you that has all been consistently fresh hot, well prepared and thankfully light on the heavy cream that all Indian places pour into every dish to make the, um... crackers eat exotic foods. They bring fresh Naan bread (included) to your table and have a full menu available as well. \n\nThe place is owner run and they are polite and attentive. Indian movie dance scenes run the background on a TV set a volume that does not interfere with your conversation and you can get in and out quick between meetings if you need to. Your guests who picked carefully on their first trip return to the table with a second, full, plate and eat until they complain they ate too much because it was so good. Lunch for 2 with iced-tea is about $22 - quite deal as well.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GjYhx_UBsndqJ5O0P7y3cw", "review_id": "yocR8nKsKvvhXkqDQGUHyg", "text": "This is my new favorite Indian restaurant.  Anywhere.  I had the lunch buffet, which was delicious, and after that I have mostly ordered Palak Paneer with naan and rice.  Their's is fantastic!  So delicious!\n\nI love this place because it tastes so good, and because it is close to home, but the reason this place stands out among its peers is the service.  This place has really, really good service by any standard.  Waters get refilled promptly, waiters are helpful.  Orders are accurate and the staff is really friendly.  \n\nYay!", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0JC7aBkxhV8by4iVGCU5Wg", "review_id": "_zmYkf8WziDDAbr_0tOSRg", "text": "When I lived in Phoenix this was the favorite destination for Buffet of anyplace in town. Always economical and delicious. Reasonably good service and air conditioned. The dining room can be quiet and intimate when the place isn't in buffet mode and is reasonable for a date.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5oLghpNAIeYA40RQ6645rg", "review_id": "OxIttWNhzs-N2qqXQrfiCg", "text": "This is the first Indian restaurant we've tried in Phoenix since we moved here from Washington, D.C. I wouldn't say it was the best I've had (nothing tops the Clay Oven restaurant in Frederick, MD-we may be biased because of a huge indian community there), but it was good enough to suit us. We're vegetarians-we ordered the eggplant dish and lentils dish, both which were tasteful.  The naan bread was a bit too crusty compared what we've tried before. The samosas  were unusually small, but good-I liked the spices they used on them.  The huge plus was they put fresh herbs on the dish.  The prices were reasonable for two dishes, and we had plenty to left over to bring home. I was fairly entertained by the Bollywood playing on the tv. (I just LOVE bollywood dancing!).", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 10, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "ca2Sa9Enqg2GlWFQ95p8bw", "review_id": "HSbZ5ZK4h6upKEfV3vUy4w", "text": "I used to be scared...I used to be petrified.  I was never one to branch out with my variety of cuisine, which meant that I never had Indian food before...until a couple of months ago when I was invited to a dinner party. And at Flavors of India...my Indian Food cherry was broken.\n\nI decided to review this place now...since I have experienced other restaurants since.  I tend to always come back to this location.  The place seems very clean, I love the Bollywood videos that they play, and I love the service.  And I think that they have the best buffet!  \n\nNow, I am really bad at names of the food that I order there (which is why I end up at the buffet...I may not know the names, but I know what I like looks like)\n\nSee me there at lunch real soon :)", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Z1lPtIHU7bRoIvuVa01H5w", "review_id": "GvgUpu8bBWYCTVFdy1kOwA", "text": "This isnt the most imaginative Indian buffet, but I like it for several reasons. Reasonably tasty fare, pleasant buffet service and AYCE prices around $9-10, but what I really appreciate is the subdued and somewhat elegant atmosphere, just a quarter mile south of the big do on Camelback. \n\nThere's a ton of busy Camelback restaurants, but it seems the choice is often between fast food, pizza or pricey event dining in the Biltmore or Esplanade. Flavors of India provides a relaxing, comfortable middle ground - sit down dining with real china and stemware at very affordable prices. That fills a niche this area needs.  \n\nEverybody forgets this place is right around the corner. It's rarely crowded and there's something comforting about getting out of the sun and the bustle and settling into FOI's dark environs for a leisurely Indian meal. The drink service. The naan. Chafing dishes being replenished. It's a gentle rhythm that suits me and nothing seems hurried like the corporate factories up the street. The people here seem to appreciate that you went a little out of your way to stop in, too.  I always leave feeling I've gotten my money's worth, and frankly, a little rejuvenated. \n\nIf you live in Mesa, I dont recommend making a special trip to find FOI.  It's not that good. But if you're in the neighborhood, stressed out from shopping and traffic, it's a soothing alternative, a bit off the beaten path.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GXt1b29IAQulijQWBwUPNA", "review_id": "Wv0EYhOGyqSe0-upjmy9qQ", "text": "I'm giving this place a generous 4 stars because the food is actually very tasty. I've been here twice now, and I'm never disappointed. Indian food has to be on the top of my list for favorite cuisines, and I am sad to say there aren't many or any great Indian restaurants that I have found in Phoenix. Flavors of India, however, seems to satisfy my palate. I enjoy the chicken tikka masala every time. I have also tried the curry chicken, which is also very tasty. The chicken is very fresh and tender, both the light and dark meat. The naan is a bit flat and not soft or chewy enough for my taste, but it does its job. I really enjoy their basmati rice. It's not the most elaborate or flavorful I've ever had, but for some reason, I'm drawn to it, and even crave it. There's no saffron or cloves; it's a bit on the simple side, and just a tad bit sticky. The samosas are decent, although I have had better. If you are in the mood for some Indian food, and this place is close by, I suggest you head on over. Prices are reasonable. Two can eat for 30 bucks, including multiple appetizers. The food is prepared quickly. It's not the prettiest of restaurants but it has it's interesting Indian decor with a twist of Mexican thrown in. At least that's my impression. I don't like that they are closed on Sundays, since that's when I typically like to eat Indian food. The quantity is definitely sufficient, and you will have left overs, unless you like to \"pig out.\"   Try it, you'll probably like it!", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7brf9WC0Gr_7bUBXEHs9FA", "review_id": "HdX0sN87UxGnpGfrEvybhg", "text": "The buffet is wonderful.  A wide assortment of Indian food at about $10.00 per person.  The chicken dishes are simply terrific.  They also provide bread on the table and a fountain drink for $1.00.\n\nThe decor is inviting and the staff are nice.\n\nI recommend.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8VikyrWXFKL8GU1a9t-o6Q", "review_id": "75WRKGIQMMXhKMeUuCIY3w", "text": "Unlike other reviewers, I didn't like the buffet, though my friends from work think it's a good value. However, I've been going for dinner to Flavors of India for nearly three years now, and have ALWAYS liked the food. FOI is my first choice for Indian cuisine in Phoenix, out of the four other Indian restaurants in the valley I've tried. \n\nYes, FOI is in a strip mall, but once inside, the ambiance is pleasant. It seems quite clean, I never got sick from anything I ate there (that's saying a lot, as I admit to being a fussy eater), and the waitstaff is helpful. Bollywood videos on the large flat-screen wall display in the corner are an unusual feature, but the volume is low or completely muted, so you can watch or choose not to, it isn't distracting.   (Here's a footnote about that: I ate at FOI on the night of the presidential primary election. My dining companion noticed that most of the waitstaff was gathered around the TV in the bar, watching electoral results, so he asked our waiter if we could watch too. After getting the enthusiastic okay from the two other occupied tables, it was quite late in the evening, silent Bollywood was replaced by live news coverage with volume turned on).\n\nRegarding the food: I love their mattar paneer (cooked peas in a tasty curried gravy, with small cubes of homemade mild-tasting cheese).  My super-spicy friend gets the lamb vindaloo (super-spiced as he requests).  Tandoori shrimp, chicken and tikka masala are good though a bit pricier, the samosa appetizer (lightly battered and deep-fried cut vegetables) is fresh, warm and crunchy. Regular and garlic nan bread are everything they should be, biryani rice is overpriced (I'd stick with basmati rice as a side dish), and sweet lassi (a well-chilled dairy drink, similar in taste and consistency to a vanilla yogurt smoothy) is a nice treat. My spicy friend says his gin-and-tonic was weak, and they don't have ingredients to make a Bloody Mary, but hey, FOI is an Indian restaurant, so I can't fault them too much for that! \n\nOther pluses: open a bit later than many Phoenix restaurants (seating ends at 9:30 pm); very fast with takeout orders; there's lots of parking; the 16 North bus stop is nearby; silverware, glasses, white cotton tablecloths and napkins are always spotlessly clean.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yiGA-4VvmfeIhltOXMnlpg", "review_id": "5qcr9QVIajaKnxK4_gfpzQ", "text": "Let me start by saying I'm not a huge Indian food fan, but I am addicted to their garlic naan, and spicy vegi dal... Mmmmmm.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M6oU3OBf_E6gqlfkLGlStQ", "review_id": "2TH2NmCiWoDKtZQ5NpDEZA", "text": "Quite the ironic name for this restaurant.  I think their name should start the term \"Americanized\" or \"subdued.\" The dishes on the lunch buffet were standard but they lacked the vigor that good Indian food has. \n\nI have gone here a few times for lunch with co workers, the vegetarian selection is decent. The fried items can be a bit soggy from sitting out too long.  The lunch buffet now is topping $10 which is pretty steep of a mediocre lunch. I feel like there should be a discount at places like this for vegetarians. The Naan, and water is brought tot you by a server so you may feel the need to tip on top of the buffet price. \n\nThere is the stereotypical bollywood music videos playing on the TV, with their psychedelic colors and lavish garb. Many of the serving trays make extensive use of aluminium foil which I doubt meets health code.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bZGUSVaIpCt4Z2rrXx-FgQ", "review_id": "f72L0vJTOu6hDW3buxljeg", "text": "I haven't been to the buffet.  I like the dinner menu a lot, and the Bollywood videos.  Quick tip most Indian restaurants will serve the mild version for us Westerners unless you specifically ask otherwise.  I can't blame them given the bland tastes of most Sonorans.  My mom actually had a conversation with an Indian woman recently about this place.  The woman said that she kept trying other restaurants but kept coming back to this one because of the authenticity.  I consider that a pretty good recommendation.  Although I imagine what is considered \"authentic Indian food\" varies from one region of India to another.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "--65q1FpAL_UQtVZ2PTGew", "review_id": "ORD8PDHceFzcPKchXmLA0g", "text": "I truly love Indian food and I wanted to like this place more, but I ultimately couldn't. I wound up at the lunch buffet and didn't think too much of it. The dishes at the buffet really lacked the oomph that I am so used to at Indian restaurants, and unless the pot was personally stirred, some of the dishes were room temperature. As far as pricing, it wasn't too bad; it was just around $10. \n\nAfter reading other reviews (Mainly Lisa O's) I would consider trying this place after the buffet is put away. But until then, I'll probably just be staying away.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "45gwmirzxaPgvQvHq0LIyQ", "text": "I have been CRAVING Indian food lately and after hearing about FOI from a coworker and reading the reviews here, I decided to try it out for lunch. Ok it is a buffet, I knew that, but I have been to some very good Indian buffets. When I walk into any ethnic restaurant and I see people of the same ethnicity of the restaurant eating there I get excited. It must be good right?   This table must have been family and eat for free because I have had better. The naan was just ok, the Tandoori chicken, meh (well I have never been a big fan of this anyway because almost anywhere it is usually just dry bland chicken to me). The butter chicken type dish with tomatoes, was ok but looked like they added red food coloring. I enjoyed the flavor of the meatball dish, the palak dish was bland. Honestly the only other dish I found interesting other than the meatballs was the Carrot \"pudding\" which was sauteed sweet minced carrots, went back twice just for that. The sweet rice was ok, it had raisins and coconut.  I generally prefer it without either.\n I may go try it one more time and order off the menu for dinner. Give it a fair chance before completely ruling it out.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "onnvR2mrzlhlPaT0fBqsrA", "review_id": "2N2ivu43kOomHcCutMokOA", "text": "So on the spur of the moment, I decided to stop into Flavors of India for lunch today as I was driving by... I love Indian food. And with just a couple of exceptions, haven't found much of it in the Phoenix area that I would categorize as great tasting. Unfortunately, this place fell more into the norm of Phoenix Indian food than not.\n\nI wasn't that it tasted bad... It just wasn't particularly awesome or memorable. Excluding the couple of saving graces of the aloo tiki (fried potato & Indian cheese fritters) & kheer (rice pudding), the food was just meh. And with a $10 price tag for the lunch buffet, I think that there are definitely better places for me to spend my lunchtime.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kbJNDcsBE-U_GiOY43hwwQ", "review_id": "0U9y6sbaBdbSR8jLyDXQvw", "text": "This is a pleasant Indian restaurant. During the week they have a lunch buffet for ten bucks. It has limited offerings and is not especially spicy, but nevertheless the food is tasty & I managed to get my fill!\n\nThe staff is pleasant, which is a plus for an Indian restaurant.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gcyEUr4DXcbjnGRAWFtfAQ", "review_id": "hVaiH5vtRHABEJq-N86slA", "text": "so the wife and I love to get Indian buffet at this place. The food is always fresh, the service is always good and BONUS*** They always play those Indian music videos with everybody dancing!!!  \n\nI prefer doing the buffet thing because I only know a few dishes that I like. It's about $10 a person, and you will not leave hungry. The Tandoori chicken here is the best I've ever had and they have plenty of vegetarian dishes, if that's your bag. I sometimes get buffet takeout, and eat Indian food all day for about $10. If your looking for some good Indian food or never tried it and are looking for some variety, this is the place!", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B6bkUynS0ia5WKsqZ2EOtQ", "review_id": "54CG7scu3nX0ZQFMph5l5Q", "text": "I love, love, love this place. The service is always wonderful, the food is consistently delicious, and my husband loves the BollyWood videos. How can you go wrong?", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UDBHTE-ynXC1bdmxtErvZQ", "review_id": "-uUDMj7GqD41jz85EDJrVA", "text": "Recently got take out (chicken kadai and onion kulcha) and was a little disappointed. The meat was a bit fatty which is not OK!!! And, while this is supposed to be a spicier dish, which I would normally love, I found it to be spicy but not entirely flavorful. The onion kulcha was fine. Considering it's proximity to my apartment I may check it out again (perhaps stay away from the meat)?", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j367EBVOJfu3UiRIKFfzaA", "review_id": "3d57GcxNwwTaO6Lnkr8p6g", "text": "I love this place. They have such great food, i leave satisfied every visit.\nThe foods delish, the staff is friendly, and the decor is awesome. \nCould eat there everyday  :)", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RE_h-saaso1RXQNGKG-Raw", "review_id": "sUtYfNnwH1EnAGneNXDz6w", "text": "When the boyfriend and I get home after a long, tiring day and we just need to curl up with some comfort food, we invariably agree on chicken tikka masala from Flavors of India. It's the best, and the standard size feeds 2 easily with rice and naan. They used to give me a bit of a hard time for always getting the same thing, but they've let up. To be fair I've only gone there for takeout, but they always have cool Bollywood movies playing in the background.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cxjTpWMPg7u5Bb9OPWqaFw", "review_id": "6otPKAKkP5KUDHOaHqAccg", "text": "I'm not sure what's going on with Flavors of India.  The last few times we went there, it was mostly empty and it just didn't feel good to eat there.  The food was okay but the experience was not enjoyable. Too bad...we used to enjoy it.  But based on my most recent experiences, I just can't recommend it anymore. :(", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8-98T_0Z1l9hBYXHfaHFPQ", "review_id": "0HgqQY_UyiGLuHAVs1zd-g", "text": "I don't know what they've done, but this place has SERIOUSLY improved their food over the past year. I was wary to try it again since the first time I went (yes, over a year ago) it was less-than mediocre. I live less than a mile away, was jonesing for indian food one day, and didn't want to drive far. I forced myself to go here and am now completely ecstatic that there's an indian food joint I can walk to, gorge myself, and roll my arse home. \n\nThe menu is standard, but somehow a little better because they offer dishes that have subtle differences. HMMM, let's see. I don't know if i'm going to describe this correctly:\n\nOkay, I'm a vegetarian - DON'T STOP READING THIS, DAMNIT! I know what good food is!\n\nStarting over - I'm a vegetarian, and I eat A LOT of indian food, and I have eaten at a lot of indian food places. I don't claim to be an indian foodie, but I do know that the vegetarian dishes have subtle differences so I think some places omit the dishes that are similar and just hope that people who come in order the thing that's closest to the thing they really wanted. There's one dish I always order - paneer (tikka) masala, that some places don't have so I order the closest thing to it, and of course I can't remember it right now but it's another paneer dish with a tomato base that's similar. The thing that's awesome about this place is that it has BOTH, as well as other dishes that other restaurants sometimes don't put on the menu. You know what I mean?\n\nWho cares if you know what I mean - FOUR STARS!", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WI4DyaHOz9SMhngG83QbNA", "review_id": "1TT9tmtJZX-ZWj8KzNfmrA", "text": "Had friends staying down the street from this place last Fri.   We ordered take out, this was my first time ever ordering Indian for take out. We ordered Chicken tikki masala, paneer tikka masala and aloo matter, all we pipping hot and super yummy, we all ordered med spice and the heat was spot on, made our noses run a little but didn't numb our mouths. The nan was good,  its better in house when its warm still but tasted good. Some of  the appetizers did not travel so well we ordered chicken pakora and it was very odd with strange little pieces of mystery meat with soggy breading. the vegetable pakora was OK and did stay a little crispy and the veg samosas stood up the best of the three and were tasty. All the portions very very generous, we could have split an entry but ended up being pigs and ate it all ourselves. Will make the long drive down there to eat in and get some more super yummy tikka masala sauce .", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YZ82I51Zedr9U6e13DO82A", "review_id": "IgBqCBJ1qSYmL9MyJXwZeg", "text": "So I just moved to Phoenix not too long ago and have been trying out new places. I love Indian food, and a friend recommended this place. I'd been to other Indian restaurants here and wasn't too impressed. This place was different.  The food was very good, though since I went for the lunch buffet it probably wasn't as fresh as it would have been ordering from the menu. That said, I saw the staff bring fresh stuff several times and it tasted great. The place smelled just amazing- I think my sweater smelled like Indian food for two days (in a good way!). The staff were very attentive and helpful, even though they were obviously very busy, too. Good service, great food and reasonable prices...what more could I ask for? This place is definitely a keeper!", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1ggf9iT4TNT09e15Zoj73g", "review_id": "ore0onHBza2syU1jhfQK8w", "text": "This was my first time here. It was a nice experience.. And I found that I really like Indian food ! Good stuff !", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ey3VjXX9CTwyY-KXysbBUw", "review_id": "um4jL7HjD5nPeg5Nc-q34g", "text": "Wide range of vegetarian options. Great chicken tikka masala! Very friendly and attentive staff. If you're into Bollywood, this place plays videos too.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-OMlS6yWkYjVldNhC31wYg", "review_id": "FxWXUCHHZ4YC0Gwb9FFm-A", "text": "I am a big fan of Indian food albeit an unadventurous one.  I always get the Chicken Korma.  The creaminess of the korma just soothes my soul, especially when it is the right amount of spicy.  And there is garlic naan to be had.  I have been to Flavors three times now and each time I have left with the best kind of fire in my belly and smile across my face.  This place is almost never crowded and the service is pretty decent.  They play Bollywood movies for an added cultural effect.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vhxFLqRok6r-D_aQz0s-JQ", "review_id": "G3IfBkYDQRSmoZy_e5UnmA", "text": "Reliable, quick and accomodating.  It's probably not the best or most authentic out there, but when you hae a hankering for chicken tikka masala, they really do make the best.  They are good at accomodating changes (I always get half chicken, half paneer) and they have a great mango lassi that doesn't taste like it came out of a premade tub.  Little pricey though.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "qND4OdKC3yfVcNfD1RnJfQ", "text": "= = = = = =  THIS REVIEW IS FOR THE DAILY LUNCH BUFFET  = = = = = =\n\nWay back 21 months ago this was my introduction to Indian food.  Since then, I've had the pleasure of trying all the Indian buffets in the Valley (I think), so I have a measuring stick now.  \n\nWhile I still like Flavors of India here, I found a fairly large number of the dishes today to be soupy, which is not my preference, so I'm going to drop this one down to 3 Stars.  With that said, the Tandoori Chicken was good, as was the Chicken Kandhari & the Chicken Makhni.  Also, they had BEEF meatballs!  What are THEY doing here?\u00bf?  Ok, anyhow, the dining room is nice, it's comfortable, & nothing is less than \"A-OK\".  I'll probably circle back around to this one.     :-)\n\nLunch Buffet still $9.23.  They're closed Sunday.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kvBcEmrcMAdxA31A3dhYfw", "review_id": "UpqlMZ_5IrhO12FgKvUR8Q", "text": "Not very good, this was probably some of the worst indian food I've had.  (I've been pretty spoiled)  At one point there was something that was hard in my food and I cringed when I bit down.  I'm not sure what it was.  I'm used to very well flavored Indian food, and the curry was bland.\nThe service was good, and it was inexpensive, but I think I'll try some other local places first before returning.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HvaVgP0S0dFaCbBDIQIkag", "review_id": "d_V2Rx7Ze-VqSH3fHEm2nQ", "text": "Pretty standard Indian. And by standard, I mean this is what you will find at almost every Indian restaurant in America. I am no Genuine Indian food expert, but your average USA Indian restaurant will have the same menu as every other one, no matter what city or state you're in. \n\nThat being said, if that's what you're in the mood for, then FOI will fit the bill. It's in a very sad-looking strip mall, and the management of the restaurant must be very anxious about all of the empty storefronts around them. But the interior of the restaurant is spacious and comfortable, and when I walked in to pick up our takeout order, I was immediatelly greeted by a very friendly host. \n\nThe food was good, as far as overly-oily typical Indian fare goes. We ordered the Tandoori chicken, Tandoori fish, naan, and a cauliflower and potato dish. All were very tasty and served with basmati rice. \n\nI have two criticisms of the food:\n1)the onions in the tandoori dishes were raw. Perhaps if we had eaten there, they would have been served in a cast-iron skillet, which would have improved matters. I'll withhold final judgment until we try it again. The meats were all very good, though.\n\n2)OILY. Oh my goodness, there must have been equal parts oil and vegetables in the cauliflower dish. I wonder if Indian restaurants are under the impression that Americans really do want their food swimming in oil and that's why they make it that way, or if true Indian food, in India, is also as oily as what you'll find at restaurants here? I don't have the answer. \n\n**I will put in a plug here for Bombay Spice, at Tatum and Shea, which is Indian food made healthfully, without nearly as much oil or cream as most restaurants. I wish I could count on that everywhere. **\n\nSo, it was a solid 3-star experience, given that it met my expectations of very oily, very tasty average Indian food. It would definitely earn another star or two if someone in the kitchen made an effort to cook with health in mind. It's really not hard.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0LuN0DGTCkzpjAD3NyNN8w", "review_id": "9KS758NV77k8CaaukjBh7g", "text": "My friend and I decided last minute that we wanted to go out to eat last night instead of staying in. Since it was a holiday we didn't want to try our luck at any of the restaurants nearby so we headed over to Flavors of India which is right down the street. \n\nThe place was a lot cuter and nicer inside than expected. We were seated right away at a large booth and the hostess gave me a rose for the holiday. They had a special of a large plate of grilled meats for $13.95 which our waiter said was enough for 2. So we split that and also ordered our usuals, Paneek Pakor and Naan. Our waiter also suggested Indian Beer, and I can't remember the name of it, but it was very good. \n\nThe food was all very, very good. The naan was much better than the other Indian restaurant we frequent. I can't wait to go back to try my favorites (butter chicken and tikka masala) although everything they had looked so, so good. \n\nI was really impressed overall and I love supporting local businesses like this one.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rWyJupBha8LQzrOJ7zzh4g", "review_id": "zJ5lz33CfD62u0kjfattlA", "text": "Tasty when they haven't run out of food on the buffet. Dirty and full of roaches. I wish I had taken my can of Dow Bathroom Cleaner to spray on the mens room door. Health department says they've take legal action. The employees sit at the bar and drink and talk on cell phones and watch t.v.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wiqyTpHUG3diuTXcdqjlsg", "review_id": "mFTJcdY8nxGZR_CWCwEczA", "text": "I only stopped in for takeout.  The employees were very helpful and attending while I waited.  The restaurant was slow to middlin' for a Friday evening - but the smell was mouthwatering from the parking lot.  My food was fantastic and the nice sized portions ($11 or so for my meal, plus rice and nan) afforded me lunch the following day.  We'll definitely be back for more!", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WI4DyaHOz9SMhngG83QbNA", "review_id": "3Jo-dobDTcEUIZJ_81JZJQ", "text": "Ate in tonight and the food was fine it was the service that was not good.  Our waiter was very Rico suave and had far better things to do with his night than bring us our food or even show up to our table at all, when he did make it around,  he reeked of Cologne and I just wanted him to scram.  There was a large group of odd looking hygienically challenged old Indian men running around,  I think they were the bus boys but they came by to clean a table next to us and liberally spayed Windex all over the place so that added a nice flavor to our food and he then decided the carpet on the front part of our table needed vacuuming right then and there so he broke out the vacuum and went to town for about five Min's, nice. we had to seek out the check and when we did get it we were over charged for alcohol we didn't even order, thanks Rico for the nice $71 evening for our little party of three, as good as the tikka masala is we wont be back.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RIFHoJhOqVlhIfUoykg89Q", "review_id": "sa_z3-60muO9MhIv0r36Cw", "text": "I used to eat here all the time. It's been a hot minute. Today having lunch at their once great lunch buffet was horrid. The rice was dry and crunchy. The food was of poor quality. The tomato chicken tasted like beef jerky . On top of all that the services was horrid. I had to actually get up from the table and walk over to the bar were there was 5 waiters standing around and talking to ask for a refill of soda. They acted like it was such a bother and barely said two words to us. Never going back again", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Uhw_wKIajsPxVath7Kodlg", "review_id": "eRkO78IBXZdR9l_P9w_vqg", "text": "Very good food. Very good prices. And the staff are very friendly.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LdJFjb2w0yJOxH1_0JAqrw", "review_id": "Sq5pThMY6Ra5MxdbQqR3cg", "text": "This was the worst experience ever in a restaurant!\n\nFirst, the service was lackadaisical at best.  It was very slow to have our order taken, and it took almost 40 minutes from the time we ordered to get our food. The food itself was tasty enough, once it finally arrived.\n\nHowever, the worst part about this meal was the COCKROACH that we discovered on the wall over our table.  Immediately, my friend and I began to point at it and talk loudly. We tried to get the attention of waitstaff for several minutes.  Finally, the cockroach fell onto our table. That was it. We leapt out of the booth and exclaimed \"COCKROACH!\" Is this the worst part of the visit?  NO.  Waitstaff then came over, pulled back the table, squashed the cockroach, and then gestured for us to resume our meal and said \"Cockroach gone.\" \n\nAt least the manager comped the meal.  But,  if there is one cockroach allowed to crawl around the dining room TABLES, I can only imagine what the kitchen might look like. I definitely can't imagine going back!", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i0A-c2yoHySmFhRV2sDR1g", "review_id": "-71TWfvoP3Aa6s8CMw4rzw", "text": "Was in the area and hit this place for lunch today. Every thing was very good, especially the nan which was brought to my table fresh and hot.  I have eaten here many times before but not lately. Some days they have stuff I like better than other days but it is always pretty good.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vXxGUfOI1y3HtAyc0VvcTQ", "review_id": "utJtzGiTJkrobgk117b_1Q", "text": "Flavors is easily my favorite Indian restaurant in the Valley. With friendly wait staff, good prices and fantastic food you can't go wrong. Don't be fooled by it's humble exterior; it's the food you're there to enjoy. I prefer to skip the buffet as I like my food XXXX-Indian-hot, but I have never been disappointed at dinner. In fact, the staff recognize me and my daughter and often ask if we'll have our regular, even if it's been months since our last visit. \nMy absolute favorite is the lamb vindaloo while my husband has chicken korma and my daughter goes for the chicken tikka masala and a mango lassi. Don't forget the rice pudding (kheer) for dessert. You won't be disappointed!!!", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wcOqMTV92kxOornA42KyoA", "review_id": "BgD8YnKFYBwZDIcW5CDeBQ", "text": "Sorry, should have gotten to this review; because I am a fan of this restaurant.  Love the Rice Pilao; every time must get this dish.  All the curry dishes are great; especially for someone who dines with people who either don't like spicy or crave spicy dishes; they will adjust to your taste.  Been here about 5-6 different times every time left very satisfied and ready to go back.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hi7VohxSS5OBt98w4j8t4A", "review_id": "ZZQA68CrvIR8p1RTB7DPpg", "text": "I miss this place!\n\nWe used to live around the corner from Flavors of India and went here at least a couple times a month.\n\nFavorite dishes were Malai Kofta (sp?) and Palak Paneer. My husband loved their lamb dishes.\n\nTheir lunch buffet was just okay. Could have a better selection.\n\nService was always good. They are sooo nice. One time we ordered takeout and my husband who was sick at the time picked it up. The girl at the counter offered him a little baggie of spices to help with his ailment. How sweet and thoughtful! \n\nWhen we eat in for dinner, we enjoy the Indian beer, and my husband REALLY enjoys the Bollywood music videos. Hmmm... could it be the completely gorgeous Indian women dancing around in saris?", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y_ZITL9cYCKgBgDCwUQrow", "review_id": "3UvVKx-DAJNFPbWb1F4Whg", "text": "I have been here a few times, but mainly at dinner.  Dinner Has always been great, great waiters and staff, with a LCD TV playing almost famous famous bolywood movies.  LOL  It cracks me up when they dance.....LOL...anyhow, Great vegetarian choices for people who eat there veggies, but trust me, I am a MEAT eater,  Chicekn Tika masala, Little dry but still good.  My favorite is there Palak Paneer. Great for the vegetarian.  I have also tried there lunch Buffet for 11.00.  I give a Thumbs up..  Good, serve yourself, and pig out!!!!!!", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fPHLPrymsyb6WSFFKoMrTQ", "review_id": "Ke9URuDN373Gu4oUmnEi3Q", "text": "Flavors of India serves up a decent lunch buffet.  I've been there a couple of times though and it seems some days, the food is better than others.  Also, I wish they offered a bit more selection.  I've teetering between a 3 and 4 star but because of the reasonable price and friendly service, I'm bumping up to a 4 star.  I'll have to go again to make a final decision. \n\nSee ya there!", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QAIlJ9oEgCsKUQmfl6PH5g", "review_id": "tQl6oe51DVYaKYborXq8HQ", "text": "I love Indian food although I cannot eat it everyday since the spices and my stomach don't get along very well. But when I do get my monthly Indian fix it better be good taking into consideration the next couple of won't be pleasant for me. Flavors of India does the trick for me and their food and flavors are awesome and unique.  Keep up the good work guys.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uOdEsOgPW48Ky4j8U8CEcw", "review_id": "4Iud4IVvkiOvjjjlt7oIwA", "text": "Service and Food is R&R!\n\nI make this short and sweet. Lets find the real places in Phoenix and lets support the authentic, creative, and traditional restaurants. \n\nTrue, it feels a little awkward because of the metaphysical transportation from USA to India. After 10min its like you are in India. Cliche, but lets be honest, if you have have been there its kinda the truth. \n\nService: Very approachable, knowledgeable and sincere. The table next to us for some odd reason didnt like the food, she said it was \"too different.\" Uh? Ok..its Indian food! Its meant to be different. Nonetheless, the ?manager? insisted on offering dessert. The patrons denied his generous offer multiply times. GREAT SERVICE!! (Our service was *5stars*)\n\nFood: Sadly, I don't know what I devoured because I arrived late and they just placed the food down as soon as I sat down. That being noted, what ever it was ...it was goood!!!!!  The chicken fell of the bone, the sauces were savory and spicy, and the rice was moist.\n\nWell R&R (Recommend & Return)\n\nR \\_\n\nNOte: Lock your doors, the Flavors is in a exasperated area.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zKpW4UQ7BYTSWOCVkF7qTg", "review_id": "S1MXzF6f7gOcj2levFm5QA", "text": "Excellent food...nice and spicy (when requested)! We have gone twice and being Indian...I can recommend this place as a good source for a buffet and selection of food. The malai kofta is AMAZING!!!", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IhbboazAqdNxz9tg5T2rkw", "review_id": "TLTcYNzfd2t5pjOK1NlOjg", "text": "At first glance, I almost turned around and got back into my car. It was in a dark stripmall, everything in that stripmall was closed, etc. The husband and I walked in to an almost empty restaurant, again I almost ran. I'm so glad I didn't. To put it simply...I adored this place! The service was great (not overly attentive but didn't ignore us), the decour was great and more importantly the food was great! I had the lamb Marsala (mild) and found it delicious. My husband enjoyed his meal too. This place is definately on our list of places to go.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Dwol47nGkOF81Hm0Cjs4oQ", "review_id": "vuFBXJS3GbFxzK9-33RvhQ", "text": "I mostly do take out. I love the food and the service. I have tried a lot of Indian restaurants but their Samosa, Garlic Naan and Chicken Tikka Masala are great.  Enjoy!!!", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hGu-yHlbpo-H8Y2VMy5dcg", "review_id": "jFHgkj97kxB47mw5N_Qqxw", "text": "What a great find.. I've been searching for years for a place like this.. sketchy from the outside but worth the wait and that you will do. Ordered chicken tikka marsala. (6 on spice scale, could have gone to an 8) and the lamb vindaloo (also a 6, more fairly spiced) with the garlic naan... oh la la, that hit the spot.. the restaurant is dim and loud from nearby tables but cute and comfy..we will be back and I'm not sure I would even waiver from my original selection it was that delicious... feel safe with this selection on flavor and atmosphere but step out of the box for more flavor with the spices.....", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WBth5OOvugUKkLHJme_JrQ", "review_id": "EMjq8wzvFbZOAw3kQaUEdw", "text": "Been into Indian food lately, a friend suggested this place..i was skeptical because its hard to find good indian food places..however once i tasted the food i was delighted, i have finally found my favorite indian restaurant in Phoenix. The food is very flavorful & rich..", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qE4c-zYRZX8xo_pr0wQX6Q", "review_id": "fNR2Xbx07ad01ZFc9mGGIw", "text": "We order 2 plates chilly chicken, but it is so hard to find chicken in it.  They cooked it with 75% of onions,  capsicum and 25% of chicken.  They should change dish name, it should be \"chilly capsicum\" instead of \"chilly chicken\".  Worst dish!!! \n\nDon't ever order chilly chicken here.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p4SNP70HYUpK_wXhRpIcFQ", "review_id": "f_0pZWupvbOntEwTXRrcdQ", "text": "This was the Indian restaurant I would often frequent when I lived in Phoenix. The three stars I give this place reflects my mixed feelings about it. I tend to gravitate to Indian restaurants that offer excellent lunch buffets, as it gives you the opportunity to sample multiple dishes. The buffet offered at Flavors of India is just okay, but often a little on the bland side. I do enjoy their samosas, vegetable pakoras, and tandoori chicken, but most of the entrees offered at the buffet are underwhelming. The story changes, however, when you order items from the menu and ask for them on the spicy side. Their mutter paneer and aloo gobi are excellent and nicely spiced. My personal favorite here is the baigan bharta, which is spicy fire-roasted eggplant with onions and peas. The taste of it is just out of this world. This is a great place for take-out, where you can order items to your specifications.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1H63by0ymeX_lDybScYJsA", "review_id": "FRnPBu46L7KbUZEfahEO3A", "text": "Being an Indian i would definitely know what Indian food should taste like, and this one is no way near to the original, Young guy is the son of the actual owner (who is nice guy) is extremely ill-behaved,  gravy we ordered was full of water and tasted like crap. First learn to talk decently with your own country men, later comes serving good  food.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "htUqnu_j9CmOqXxilbK4Sg", "review_id": "4fhWBVXsxt0rtuuoIAfQIw", "text": "This restaurant is near our home so we have visited it on quite a few occasions - always for dinner. The food has always been pretty good, though in recent months, we've noticed that the recipes have been substantially improved. We find that we are more frequent diners nowadays.\n\nToday, flavors are more distinct and better balanced. The Vindaloo has has an appropriate tartness against the spice. The tomato-based curries are richer, with a good balance of salt and sweet. We like hot dishes, but usually order them \"medium\" for our friends - and that has worked very well, with everyone enjoying the dishes. \n\nTheir location in a strip mall off 16th street doesn't look like much in the evenings, with all the other businesses closed and standard LED open signs flashing, but inside the restaurant is clean and nicely appointed, though admittedly it can be a little too dim for some folks. We could live without the endless Bollywood clips on the TV screen in the dining room (just the bar would be okay), but they do make for comical dinner conversation on occasion.\n\nService is always genuine, efficient and friendly. Big, cold Indian premium beers are always welcome on a hot Phoenix night and they are served with tall, cold glasses.\n\nTake it from a long-time Phoenix resident that loves Thai, Indian, Cuban and Mexican food -  if you're looking for good Indian food in the Central corridor, try this restaurant for dinner. It doesn't look like much on the outside, but there's always parking and it's very good.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RE_h-saaso1RXQNGKG-Raw", "review_id": "SQuQB3qoEi5u_JfIg63WjQ", "text": "They've changed their chicken tikka masala recipe at least twice since my original review, and each time I've liked it less. The sauce used to be creamy. Now it looks like there's no cream in it, and it separates easily so the fat floats on the top. I'll have to find another restaurant to sate my chicken tikka cravings.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uQH9iZ1R8dQstIxYNcix2Q", "review_id": "gjqdFZVqhI86Lhk6xz0nqg", "text": "Have went here for Dinner before, it was okay but not great. Went to lunch buffet and it's terrible.\n\nNot spicy. The dishes taste nothing like they should.\n\nIf you must eat here, the Tandoori Chicken isn't bad.\n\nHowever, if you really like Indian food, stick to Chutneys in Tempe, or the really good Indian Market with a buffet on 7th street near Thomas.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RTJTKHU5U0GSBpdGbh4eEA", "review_id": "LCu-UCWzizbS2Fnd2q_XLw", "text": "We eat here for lunch quite often and love the food! Service is great and the dishes are always on the spot when we eat here....highly recommend!", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "m7vtKWpZ9wdEQ95wJxrMrg", "review_id": "zVmaB5h5Sni5IGMcvsUijQ", "text": "I'm finding more and more great places to eat in the central Phoenix area and I can add this to the list,  thanks to fellow yelpers Rand H and Mike C who invited me to join them for lunch buffet here. Seating is ample, with booths available. Lighting is toned down to a comfortable level and the TV screen playing Bollywood dance videos had the sound turned down.  I enjoyed pretty much every item in the lunch buffet. The main dishes were really savory; I especially liked the onion and cauliflower pakora. The  heat level of the dishes that were spicy was just right for me. The two desserts offered - mango pudding and rice pudding - were superb and an excellent way to cap a great meal. Service was very efficient, and the cost of the buffet was 10 bucks, tax included - truly a great deal.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 10, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "BeEFegBExW1-3kyc_ceFKA", "text": "= = = = = =  DAILY LUNCH BUFFET!  = = = = = = \n\nIt took me over two years to circle back around to this one but it was SO good today!  I was joined by Norm R. & Mike C. for lunch this time, & started with some nice Indian style salad.  Then it was on to most of the rest of the 21 food choices.\n\nWarm Naan bread was brought to our table, & I eventually bit may way through some Basmati rice, Tandoori Chicken Kandhari, Chicken Makhani, Beef Meat Balls (What is BEEF doing here?\u00bf?), Palak Tadka (spinach with tofu), Daal Makhani (really good lentil soup), Gajar Halwa (carrot pudding), various treats such as Chilly, Potato & Onion+Cauliflower Pakoras, Chana Masala (chick pea dish), rice and mango desserts & more.\n\nEverything was just right here today for an Indian Buffet, and reasonable too at $9.15 plus tax, so it's 5 Stars this time for Flavors of India.  Yum!     :-))", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ohRev2g3tvXpV3gBnhC-og", "review_id": "outiYuoNyIAG7Kd1guBaOg", "text": "I had lunch here with Norm R. and Rand H. and after trying almost every indian buffet in the valley ,this one is got to be in the top 5.The buffet itself is layed out nicely and the food is always real good.This visit the onion cauliflower pakora was the big hit ,I could have ate just a big plate of those and been happy. The naan bread that was brought to are table was not the garlic type but was very good as well. The desserts here were great to they had mango pudding with fruit cocktail mixed in and rice pudding. (no monkey balls today)?Anyway it was a great lunch and 5 stars for them today.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gb4VcUNOJsLJ0UvResJSaA", "review_id": "7OsSzp1s5rFXFuFZBGBTtA", "text": "On occasion I crave Indian food. This is not the best, nor the worst I've had but I too concur that FOI isn't at the same level as it has been in the past. The servers and preparers are exceptionally polite and lovely, but the food was not as flavorful and savory and I remember. As I pick at the mango pudding and the carrot pudding (which seems like a dessert that is sweetened and full of butter) I will go over the highlights and lowlights of my culinary adventure- I enjoyed the spinach/cheese mixture; one of my go to dishes. The chicken tikka was ok, and the tandoori chicken was a \"B\". On the flip side, the assorted fritters had seen fresher days and the vegetarian/cabbage dish was not very flavorful, IMHO even with the big caraway seeds. The seeds were huge - to the point I was routinely picking them from my dish. Kudos to Yelp which enabled me to have another helping of mango pudding as I write this. Seeing how there are/were several Indian diners here, it can't be too bad.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q4LORUH8zU8hoVQ0yQcLuw", "review_id": "jf6nAGmPSvzyGOC1G4sOaA", "text": "I went there today for the first time for the lunch buffet. It was good and the service was great, very attentive. Will be back for the regular menu.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D30Zx1lFfgOPsFJDA5WgTA", "review_id": "uvgSfBSwu2XzeEXIJRqx1w", "text": "The all-you-can-eat buffet is the best value in town! I just love the onion bhagis and potato pakoras. I believe there are always at least 2 chicken dishes and a tandoori chicken, the standout was the chicken keema aloo. I'm not a big fan of okra, but what they did with it and onions was very nice and subtle. They also had a squash dish that had nice, firm pieces of yellow squash in a wonderful sauce. This was also the first time I tried their dessert; it was gulab something: perfectly round balls of fried deliciousness in a hot, syrupy goodness. I could just have these for breakfast like pancakes! I didn't even get a chance to try their condiment bar. Trust me, you will leave very full.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ylyVSS7H5NJPpu90swck3A", "review_id": "2ooubXZvCuC8ChTdEXQw7g", "text": "I think this place is 3 and a half stars. It is a fair-to-good, family-run restaurant, and because it is the only Indian place I know of in central Phoenix, I've been there quite a few times, only for dinner.\n\nThe atmosphere is comfortable and relaxed, with kind service, booth seating and Bollywood videos to entertain you. It's not the kind of place to take a date you want to impress, but it's the kind of place to go with your friends for a pretty good meal.\n\nLast time I tried their frozen dessert (forget the name of it) and it was lovely, a delicate blend of spices that was the perfect finish to the meal.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uO7gEFOf572NFwU9GShJhg", "review_id": "EkDdOLCI18CiCsr4yq6AGA", "text": "Worst Indian in the entire phoenix valley, the lunch buffet had only one chicken dish, one meat, one daal, one vegetable, are you kidding me and nothing was exceptional, it was just average. Not at all good and value for money, Compare the menu with Chutneys on baseline and Ray.\n\nI will never come back again.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N1LxItfmm-AfeA8YrJiPTA", "review_id": "z87iGu1CowUfuH0mAIeKCA", "text": "Great service and very good food.  We ordered the Lamb Curry, Aloo Mutter, Chicken Tikka Masala and Garlic Naan.  Everything was/spiced/seasoned to order just as we requested.  The aroma of fresh garlic from the naan was outstanding.  Great portions and reasonable prices.  Need extra rice and they did not hesitate and did not charge.  Will definitely be back for the lunch buffet.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "VCK3eQKToEkmu8jdSEbTwQ", "review_id": "zHTXi6FWyxlZnSbFPUdixQ", "text": "What can I say. The ambiance is fantastic. The restaurant is clean. The service is friendly.\n\nAnd the food...spectacular. I prefer going during lunch for the buffet...which is a rarity for me, since I typically loathe buffets. But this restaurant's buffet is packed full of flavorful choices; from the chicken to the vegetable or potato pakoras. \n\nOn the dinner menu, my first choice is the chicken vindaloo. Just superb. \n\nOn a side note, you should check out their music videos playing on the two tv screens. (Again, this is against the grain for me, since I usually loathe and rant about any restaurant with tv!) Sometimes the videos are so lurid that they're addicting to watch! They're all the same with the same theme: Man falls in love with girl. Girl dances and acts coy. Man sings to woo her. Man gets girl. The end. lol\n\nFlavors of India is a gem. Lunch or dinner, this is the place to go.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "25hEQTBIqvXoJYVPUMRREw", "review_id": "c6c-4qYrQmvp27imAt_THg", "text": "One of the best Indian buffets in the valley.\n\nLove their chicken makhani (butter chicken). It makes an appearance on their buffet table fairly frequently (as much as i love tikka masala, it's a nice change). Their naan, palak paneer, and chana masala are all perfect cooked and seasoned. \n\nService is quick and friendly. One of my favorite spots to go for lunch. Go now:)", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "pI8_qiRoAAi_rLhNHh6-Rw", "review_id": "pLkaanHSvM_fHMVA9mOdYw", "text": "Flavors were decent. They had about 7 different tubs of dishes to scoop from and a salad-type bar on the side. All the flavors weren't too different from one another - one more herby or one more spicy. The chicken dishes were well seasoned and relatively moist. They give you naan upon seating and you can ask for more. The naan is plain or... buttery? I typically love love love rice pudding, but this place makes it... interesting. It tasted ok, but it was thick. It had other goodies in it like almonds or something. \n\nStaff was attentive, but don't expect any smiles or warm fuzzy freindly feeling. Also, check your silverware... I changed out my fork 4 times because there was still dried food on it. The last fork I got still had dried food on it... but I was actually able to scrape it off with my napkin for this one. yeah...", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 14, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "3FRzcb41y7LYr5yRMQSoqw", "review_id": "txj_a40j7mV6JHKt4M2qPA", "text": "Yesterday was my first time trying Indian food (don't judge meeeee!) and I'm now HOOKED! Anyone who hasn't tried Indian food, or is curious and wants to sample - go here. \n\nThis review is based on the lunch buffet, which beats out Chinese buffets any day of the week. You have a selection of 9-10 choices, plus dessert. The neatest part is the variety of food switches every day, so you're never eating the same thing over and over. Yesterday's buffet consisted of chicken masala (chicken, spices, tomato sauce cooked), daal makhani (lentil soup), bhindi (bombbbb okra!), chicken curry... and a ton of other goodies (dessert was shahi kheer - basmati rice pudding with almond and pistachios). \n\nMy only complaint was the bread, as it felt like it was covered in oil. However, for $11.99 and all you can eat - I don't really care.\n\nSide note: they play this channel on their TV that's an Indian version of MTV - so freaking entertaining.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gQm2p1gmBPQ4f1sHxgRlbw", "review_id": "CJvA4sIUKFjk1Ji8TbNY1w", "text": "Quality has really gone down the past few years. I've been coming here since the day they opened up in 2003. Please bring back the original cook!!", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bjm0U-K-rb9lKV6Sx-hliA", "review_id": "ZmYdlR0D3a22sVR4Naldow", "text": "Lamb tikki masala and garlic naan are delicious. I try to come at least once every couple weeks for lunch. Great food every time and the owner and his wife are hands on and very kind. Definitely recommend this place.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZRlEIarl64DYooddYVrodQ", "review_id": "G0ZMNZ6ol82ysqFPhxMMJg", "text": "We went in for lunch today.  Parking lot was full and several people inside -- always a good sign that the food is good.\n\nWas planning on doing the lunch buffet but found out they don't have Chicken Tikka Masala on buffet.   Sad panda.\n\nSo, we ordered Chicken Tikka Masala with some Garlic and Plain naan.  Service was very good.  The plain naan was excellent, while the garlic was a little too garlic for our taste. \n\nThe chicken tikka masala was decent, however it was more of a soupy texture instead of a paste that I'm used to.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uMcn1U_b4D_u2-1mgeCd_g", "review_id": "xktKeVh0jhRmbqIhVms52A", "text": "Great Indian food here. It's been almost 6 years ago since I've eaten here. Their buffet food never disappoints. Even their gulab jamun (the little donut hole-like dessert) tasted fresh. Unlike the ones I've had before from other Indian restaurant in the valley that was cold and stale. Everything was great!", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jtoMxWFYqNMECS6Q6CdU8g", "review_id": "Roo_lLkEN51QPB9yPNi-qA", "text": "Great dinner and reasonable prices. Server gave us lots of attention even though the place was packed. We've come here several times and also been happy. Glad we live close.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QghGTkP4tpO97PP75B2r8g", "review_id": "_5mdAp1_BDZhRapBSAal6g", "text": "Everything was burned and the samosas were a Joke I'm Indian and this was not good $13.00 for lunch buffet", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2kwlCDVcav0CDxF7MQQC3w", "review_id": "RdhiL_cSbuX3M9RK1QdZsw", "text": "Food was ok. Service was poor. Saw a roach near our table. Not my choice for a lunch companion!", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V7a5g_Cpsl3tNaiSP2z1Tg", "review_id": "Wmzrufz9UQdQRNlrRjMjJg", "text": "I finally had the opportunity to try this place. I went for dinner instead of the lunch buffet. My friend and I shared the appetizer platter, butter chicken, and lamb vindaloo. Everything was piping hot and fresh. Service was timed well even with a large group in the restaurant. Good portions. The appetizer platter and the lamb vindaloo were delicious. The butter chicken was too buttery for my liking. Maybe it is a different style/region of cooking. I am still on the hunt for a place that serves butter chicken that will taste almost like my friend's mother's butter chicken.", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4eECfXj6yyQ3kM3m-2MFSA", "review_id": "3jKmB9owUIyspgFUJy0fcQ", "text": "I Love Indian cuisine and this place was great!  Good buffet for lunch and friendly service.  \n\nI'm a lover of butter chicken and I literally ate like Homer Simpson at a buffet lol ( shows you my age) this and the mango dessert I couldn't get enough of!\n\nThey never ran out of food and quickly filled the trays in a timely manner.  This place is worth the drive and you will leave happy.  I did!!!  The buffet is always good to get a sample of different items.  It's also great for vegetarians!", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RjvHC0XABQBpiG-ZeNha8A", "review_id": "ytt2n4e7KcJHWtMln4Y-Fg", "text": "Perfect authentic food. Generous portions. Relaxing atmosphere. Just beautiful! Great  service. I want to try everything on the menu. Just go!", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OTzKm7EdzApXr1PrMRGe8g", "review_id": "nkDHM1aMs_Q5FL8VhUkaYA", "text": "Just delicious!  Got the chicken Korma and the sag chicken, medium spice, with a mixed bread basket.  So flavorful and well prepared, with some leftovers (I was there with a friend and we shared the two).  Highly recommend!", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SfOq7kTmpUJs5bqcrmapRw", "review_id": "6QcU3FWAMA_AMZldU-edJQ", "text": "Absolutely the best in Phoenix - my opinion. \n\nTry the yellow Dal, Chicken Biryani and Aloo Mutter in medium. \n\nYou can thank me later!", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D5MMGcBvh7Ljd06JLtFW-g", "review_id": "Gf4SrtDwIc03FESIg6ilZQ", "text": "Always delicious! Lunch buffet is so yummy, fresh and full of choices (meat & veg). Dinner menu is hard to choose from due to the extensive variety. The chicken tikka Masala is rich and flavorful. Definitely a favorite. Garlic naan is also a must! The atmosphere is clean and open, and the wait staff are attentive and sweet. I lololove this restaurant!", "business_id": "LYyGQgL60VKdV-p_9OxmWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "izrPGEutYNurRfodgsIxAw", "review_id": "RBatrMA-qzgkO7w2ud2laA", "text": "I spent about 4 months at TOCA for physical therapy on my knee after a lovely little arthroscopy. For someone who spends lots of time biking, running, rowing, water-poloing, and yoga-ing, I wanted m'knee back and I wanted it back to normal fast. The staff at TOCA were professional, respectful, and straightforward in the plan for my recovery. I rotated between a couple different physical therapists and then technicians would help me out with various exercises as I went through the program. \nThe equipment was solid (not state-of-the-art, but the quality was not lacking either) and each of the physical therapists personalized exercises and routines to my progress and strength. They didn't just pop me on a routine for every \"knee patient\" and check the boxes as I completed exercises. Each exercise was evaluated for efficacy and no, I didn't get away with avoiding the semi-sucky exercises that were necessary.\n\nOverall, the staff was attentive, friendly, and experienced. I'm now 99.9% recovered and able to bounce around on my knee again thanks to the physical therapists and technicians at TOCA.\n\n\n...hope I won't need to go back :)", "business_id": "oZdqBEQLwl85jEQKL6XMPQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FcDddrQtLXyyABI8jg_Nxw", "review_id": "fypZ4x_RKAjgx4FdPGavxg", "text": "Unless you want arrogant PA's telling you what the plan of action is instead of a Doctor, I would not recommend this place.  Ego's the size of a planet.  Dr. Lederman was great, Dr. Cummings and his assistant were not.  I do not hero worship doctors.", "business_id": "oZdqBEQLwl85jEQKL6XMPQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AkJFqLqHHAKY3H5R8p7cPQ", "review_id": "J8S3Pv8MSsmkDf3mzML8Mg", "text": "Wow, I don't know why this place got such bad reviews.  I will start off with a negative, is that the Tempe location has almost an extra 30 minutes wait if you come in the afternoon.  I would recommend their Phoenix location which is better managed.\n\nI went to see Dr. Anikar Chhabra, who is the team doctor for ASU, Phoenix Mercury, and has performed various other surgeries for famous athletes in the Valley.  He is very attentive and knowledgeable.  His PA, Kevin Cantwell, always has a smile and is a good understudy to Dr. Chhabra.  Dr.  Chhabra performed a left shoulder subacromonial decompression to relief pain from the back of my shoulder.  I am currently rehabbing from the surgery, and I feel so much better with the pain gone away.  \n\nI have not visited other doctors at the clinic, but I highly recommend Dr. Chabbra!", "business_id": "oZdqBEQLwl85jEQKL6XMPQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mNRNO1LliIUqeYHh6hc7QQ", "review_id": "jOHUtS0UB3-fX6O-ZF8icA", "text": "Are you kidding me with this office staff? The Tempe office wait is NEVER less than 45 minutes. Why have an appointment if it's an hour or more that you sit in the waiting room.\nToday, I left after waiting one hour and 15 minutes. RIDICULOUS! Can I bill them for wasting my time?\nDr Carter performed knee surgery. He's a great doctor, but it's not worth putting up with the office staff to see him.\nAlso, good luck having them fill out leave paperwork for your job in a complete, correct, and timely manner. Because of their errors, my paycheck was held up for a month! AND you get to pay the office $25 each time they fill out paperwork. \n\nI've been to 3 other orthopedic surgeons over the years in the valley and none with as poorly managed office as this. Do yourself a favor and find a smaller office where you'll be treated like a person rather than a number.", "business_id": "oZdqBEQLwl85jEQKL6XMPQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0s7iTh9hswD7CnZocMXKMA", "review_id": "owQJYRE4IE3Q5Gm679MnuA", "text": "Great experience here. Have you ever been to the doctor and wonder if he cared or even knew what he was talking about?\n\nWell, both of those issues are not apparent here. Dr. Carter and his little apprentice took great care of me. They were very busy, but nonetheless they made me feel like my little knee injury was important and needed their expertise. I was very impressed that they just took the X-Rays right there on site and reviewed them...right there on site. Very impressive and effective. By the way, Dr. Carter is the primary physician of the PHX Suns....so that should tell ya something. Any joint pain, go see these guys. Not one complaint here!\n\nI think the address listed here on Yelp is wrong. It's actually SOUTH of Baseline.", "business_id": "oZdqBEQLwl85jEQKL6XMPQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fwEPqYiyZCaB7QKY6a7h5g", "review_id": "cTH9Qc2m21Z3ILJfygvbUw", "text": "**Disclaimer: I've only been to TOCA once, but had a great experience. I will update this review later.**\n\nHave had ongoing right knee pain for the past 6+ years. As athletes, most of us aren't a bunch of wusses when it comes to pain and tolerance for it. Walk it off, damnit, walk it off!   \n\nWell, one week, there was no walking off anything. It was getting in the way of my training. After losing a season this year because of surgery, my Coach and I went into panic mode to figure out what this was. \n\nAfter an MRI  found some awesome chondromalacia and patella - femoral malignment (Thanks a lot, hammer throw), my PCP referred me to see Dr. Cummings. \n\nFront office staff was very friendly, and I had plenty of time to fill out of my paperwork. I will say they were running about an hour behind, but it wasn't a problem for me - at least not that day.  \n\nHad some X-Rays of both knees done on-site while waiting for the Medical Assistant to download the images off my MRI disc. \n\nDr. Cummings actually introduced himself to me as Dean when he walked into the room, which I thought was pretty cool! \n\nConfirmed everything found on the MRI, and told me I'm experiencing something called \"dyskinetic chain\". Cause? The joint of my big toe. INSANE! Never would have expected that. No surgery necessary, just need some top-notch physical therapy.\n\nNot once did I feel belittled by him as other reviews and peers of mine warned me. Not even a little hint of specialist arrogance. Nope! \n\nI also appreciate the fact that he didn't try to \"used car salesman\" me to use their on-site PT Clinic. \n\nHe sent me to his colleague (Dave Hogarth, DPT in Chandler), who specializes in this specifically.\n\nWhich by the way, that guy scares the holy crap out of me with his manual therapy techniques. * shudder *  Makes the PT I saw for post-surgical rehab this summer seem like a trip to the Massage Therapist (and that guy beat up on my surgical sites pretty bad - Trevor, please don't hate me for this!).  \n\nBut my range of motion is improving with this program, so can't complain. Oh, and he's a former decathlete who *gasp* actually understands the hammer throw! \n\nHopefully the next time I see Dr. Cummings, I'll be discharged. \n\nI HIGHLY recommend TOCA for your orthopedic concerns and specifically Dr. Cummings especially if you're a high level athlete. Don't mess around; go to the best.", "business_id": "oZdqBEQLwl85jEQKL6XMPQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8cVFFUaHAnj83XZH-F1iuw", "review_id": "AYGpGYOb7JwCZE3SkFXEhQ", "text": "Worst physician experience of my life. Spent a total of 10 minutes with the spine specialist, and that's only because I had the nurse bring him back into the room to spend more time with me. Got the bill today...$399 for 10 minutes! Unbelievable! I'm in the wrong industry if a specialist can literally not even examine a patient and make hundreds. Shameful.", "business_id": "oZdqBEQLwl85jEQKL6XMPQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1JtHnE4hz1jaiyv4Tfo9kQ", "review_id": "PS9Ksu1GKgjPN26qaxHuCQ", "text": "Got bad service from the scheduling people, they schedule patients for doctors who can't even help you even though they know why you were visiting.  And this is after they canceled the appointment on me and then rescheduled me for a doctor who couldn't even help me... Resulted in losing three weeks of treatment.\n\nIf you can find another clinic.", "business_id": "oZdqBEQLwl85jEQKL6XMPQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wfPteKAmcELpSlE0ziuzbw", "review_id": "uVjROIZTxDGQgA-8WYi9aQ", "text": "What a racket. This is everything that is wrong with economies of scale. \n\n-You will spend excessive amounts of time on hold.\n-You may never actually speak to a doctor. Good luck even getting to a PA.\n-Everyone you do get a hold of on the phone will pass the buck and transfer you to another department.\n-No one takes any personal responsibility. It is always someone else's job or it's just the way the system works, etc.\n-After \"urgently\" ordering me to rush in for an MRI and collecting their $$, it was damn near impossible to get service from TOCA. \n\nWorking with TOCA has led to nothing but half-baked information and a HUGE hassle.\n\nToo big for their own good. You will feel like a commodity and not a patient.", "business_id": "oZdqBEQLwl85jEQKL6XMPQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "EVN484M7GZxhVpp61JgQBA", "review_id": "q92Az3VQuxBI8BBXHRoZqw", "text": "I'm giving up a gem here folks.  But I dig this place so much, I had to share.  If you're a fan of the \"dive bar\", you've found a great one!\n\nLocated on the SE corner of 16th Street and Bethany Home in the old strip mall behind Starbucks (that used to be El Pollo Asado, for you old timers), Swizzle is a find!\n\nAfter a few drinks, I bought a t-shirt from here that touts, \"Swizzle Inn...Swagger Out\".  Gotta love it.\n\nYour standard dive bar with a pool table, darts and a pot luck on Friday nights for happy hour.  The drinks are strong and cheap.  Shannon's a great bar tender!  \n\nNo food at the Swizzle, but that's ok, they'll let you bring it in.  On a few occasions, we've had pizza delivered or brought in take out from other places.\n\nLadies, you'll be impressed with the restroom.  It's clean and always has toilet paper, as well as a fully stocked vanity with mouthwash, hair spray, lotion, tampons, etc.  Not what you expect in the typical dive.\n\nThe crowd is diverse from young professionals to bikers.  \"Family\" friendly too.  Everyone is welcome at the Swizzle.\n\nCheers!", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "kpFx1hEnRUg4fk6D1APRjQ", "review_id": "cDyc6emJNG1QWoZNcWdbgw", "text": "I like the Swizzle stick  as my Dad used to call it.  It's a local bar with no frills except pool table, bar, and friendly people...what more can u ask for?  I'm not a huge bar guy but this place is like Phoenix's Cheers...eventually everyone will know your name.    The sliding glass door with the little beach is what makes this place AWESOME!!!  After TexAz...Swizzle Inn to this Bar  (Wow that was bad!!) for some good times.", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Odoe2LqAPrV0TjdXxkP7Mg", "review_id": "Mt2OFkE5IpqHFmSoCVs05Q", "text": "This place is great when you're looking for dives. I don't totally agree that it is the 'Cheer's' of Phoenix, but for the regulars they all know each other. I found that it's more of a place to go when you don't want to run into anyone you know. Smaller setting and hard to find if you're just driving by. I bought a cute tank-top there that says \"Swizzle Inn, Swagger Out.\" It's hilarious, I love it!", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "OYpsdMcpdCdlkknpgpFMLA", "review_id": "-0bjik2-jMtqL7yRADvoVw", "text": "Best women's bathroom ever. Plus, if you're looking for a place where you will be able to talk to the owner, order a great drink and feel absolutely, completely at home...this is the place. Diverse crowd, lots of interesting music on the jukebox (my friend chose Neil Diamond, Bob Marley, Fleetwood Mac and ABBA among other things the last time we came) and a really sweet midwestern vibe. Enjoy!", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "-F32Vl8Rk4dwsmk0f2wRIw", "review_id": "D_YlysDpsz5MNBqA-zGfOg", "text": "There's a freaking terrarium in the bar.  Ooookay.  I can dig that.\n\nI can also dig the eclectic juke box.  Willie to Rush to LFO.  Alright, I don't know if LFO is really on there, but I would't be surprised if they did.  I'd jam to \"Summer Girls\" given the chance ... follow it up with \"Pancho and Lefty\" and we're golden.\n\nAnd no one seemed to mind when I was drunkenly playing their PBA Bowling Arcade Game by rolling the trackball with my ass [hey, it got a cheap laugh].\n\nCheap drinks to boot.  I'm surprised that I kinda forgot about this place.", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "VD101SO18FEaE0vM7x4iEQ", "review_id": "d4QqGmWSgP_bKjb5H-EduQ", "text": "Oh dear Swizz how I adore you. (already..!)\n\nYou opened your arms to me widely and took me in and soaked my liver into oblivion. \nA warm (although ACed) comfortable dark womb-like oblivion.\n\nThe bartendtresses know how to pour, like monsoons pour, you would think they are trying overflow the cups of bliss or put out a nearby imaginary fire that is threatening your invisible Lilliputian drinking friends and their mini-city that dwell on your cocktail napkin. ***(my vision is never clear enough, micro-capable enough, but I know they are there. I wonder if they live in a blacktopped hell of strip malls as well..? maybe that's why the 'lil folks need to be dowsed with anesthetic...?)\n\nThe juke has Steely Dan's \"Can't Buy a Thrill\" on it.... Aces.\n\nNo need for pest control...\nThe flies 'round here are instant family... and sometimes buy rounds...\nEven shitty/shifty/grumpy Uncle Bill/Bob/Mike is an a-OK guy and your pseudo-Aunt Wilma would love to buy you a beverage... a very unhealthy and wonderfully euphoric beverage to be specific.\n\nand then I found the Wednesday night trivia hosted/created by the lovely Lindsey . \nFYI: This trivia is not  for drunk dumb folks.\nAnswer her riddles first, reap the buzz post quiz, then make yourself happily unintelligent. \nYour wallet and prestige can benefit!\n\nMake sure to ask Sarah 'bout her California Brazilian Wax Makers Mark Experience. \n***(please just do not feed her any of the devil's lifeblood! I hear it may be very dangerous! ;)\n***(actually don't ask her. I want to savor that storied story for my own personal humor-self-storage reserves.)\n\nLong ramble short...  Short swaggle swizz...\nJust like the door reads: \"Swizzle in, Stagger Out\".  Exactomundo.\nJust be damn careful (get a cab!).\n\n***I found this place due to the mucho-helpful Yelp.\nSo thank you YELP and the Swizzle thanks you as well, just don't ask my wallet or liver to comment.\n\nCheers!", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3VgHutPPmF3TbWwIzlSNCA", "review_id": "V3F_YorRsVhl8A-Fll5Reg", "text": "To me, the Swizzle always feels like a Southern California beach bar.  Maybe it is the nautical theme, the bumper sticker collection or the year-round Christmas lights.  Either way, it makes me nostalgic for my visits to one of my best friends when he lived a little North of San Diego.  Drinks are cheap and strong, and they offer a nightly special.  Beer selection is pretty limited, but at least they have Fat Tire on draft.  Bartenders and customers alike are always friendly.  Trivia night has recently changed, I think it's on Wednesday but wouldn't swear to it.  They seem to do it potluck style, and if you are in the mood for a cheap meal and aren't afraid of crockpots, I suspect you could poach.  I do love the sliding door to nowhere/terrarium/glass dungeon mentioned in the other reviews.  Every bar should have a \"what the hell\" feature.", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "HP_xZYNC5XK-VyNrnHbtRQ", "review_id": "5s1Wd7VhBkojHqwjlfeDUg", "text": "The Swizzle Inn is my new dive bar hang out. \n\nAfter years of driving by this place and being curious about it my husband and a couple of friends checked it out this past Saturday and  downed a few pitchers. \nUpon entering we were greeted by the friendly bartendar and I could tell this is the type of bar I would feel very comfortable hanging at.\n\nThey have a full bar, but kind of limited on the beers on tap. I believe they only have Bud and Fat Tire. They do have various bottled beers and hard liquor.\n\nEveryone in the bar seemed real friendly, only one douche bag was seen and thankfully he left within an hour (oh, I kid, I kid).\n\nThis place has the nicest bathroom of any bar. I was pleasantly surprised how clean and nice the bathroom was. This is one public restroom I'm not afraid to use. \n\nThe jukebox isn't too bad. There is something for everyone, especially that person that requested a boat load of Donna Summer and B-52's songs the night I was there. \n\nI will definitley be back for the friendly service, good booze, clean bathroom and laid back atmosphere.", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "G_6pOq1gA4jyJ3j8mjOyJw", "review_id": "7PmxxaySVrTIsadmaEs9zQ", "text": "My ode to the Swizzle...\n\nYou would never think much of this place, looking at it from the outside, that's if you can even find it. It is tucked behind the drive through Starbucks. \n\nThe swizzle rocks! Flat out. \n\nIt is small and cozy. The drinks are stiff and cheap. The jukebox has great music to entertain yourself with. There is a pool table (which I have dominated). And no food. Yes..no food. This is a bar! And a dive at that. \n\nThey have the best women's bathroom (as voted by citysearch I believe).\n\nAll around, this place kept me sane for years and still does when I come back to visit. Be sure to speak with the regulars, as many of them have awesome stories.\n\nA true gem.", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "G_6pOq1gA4jyJ3j8mjOyJw", "review_id": "ByTeAp2v-IgMBiqCsxXkjg", "text": "Oooohhhh baby I loooove your way...everyday...yeeeaaaahhh.\n\nI wanna be with you night and day....\n\nWent back to the swizzle last night and fell in love again.\n\nWith pool.\nWith dives.\nWith football.\nWith beer.\nWith diversity.\nWith the random atrium.\nWith the jukebox.\nWith life.\n\nHow can you beat pool and beer, combined with an awesome location, a diverse crowd, and a room full of people screaming at the TV because football is on? Then top that with the weird quirkiness that makes me warm and fuzzy on the inside...the atrium, a lovely bathroom and random bumper stickers at the bar. \n\nThe End.", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XHhvOeDw9PmQyBRpl0lFcw", "review_id": "bzb5ufgSrzVUhrwndRkUtA", "text": "I visited Swizzle for the first time last week, but I have heard about it for quite awhile and just never made it over.  The bartender was really nice, she poured me a strong drink and I was pleased that it was inexpensive.  I noticed that there were plenty of TVs, a jukebox, pool tables, and a dart board, all great forms of entertainment.  The place was pretty dead that night, but there seemed to be some regulars in there and I could see a diverse crowd being in there when it's busier.  I will definitely be back.\n\nP.S. The Bathroom is superb.", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6ts41fCsDKHbFZaKOMNmVQ", "review_id": "Q9FhvDAIA3jI2K_D8lRnnA", "text": "Only go to the Swizzle Inn if you like good times. If you do not like to have good times then no Swizzle Inn for you! \n\nThe hubs and I used to live with in crawling distance of the Swizz, loved how close we were. Now we live about a $15 cab ride away :( \n\nWe hit up the Swizz this past Saturday, it had been a while since I had been there. And boy did I miss it. The crowd is always a nice random mix of people. The bartender is always on the ball and the wait for a drink isn't long at all. \n\nI do wish their tap selection was a bit better/broader...but whatev. This place has an indoor atrium of an ocean scene so it can do whatever the hell it wants! \n\nThe jukebox has rad tunes! The pool table is always hoppen. Only go here if you like good times.", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "UXlI002lWvHNK4Q35W1EEQ", "review_id": "4N8gx45DXT1Dcu44tdSoPg", "text": "what do you get when you cross a weird ass bar, with a huge brick house lady bartender, loud rowdy friends, horrible shots of wild turkey, and a guy that looked like beaker from the Muppets? You get a fruit fly swimming around in your greyhound.  That bar is whatever you make it, and I made it epic. I especially like the porthole window in the door of the bar, and the stall doors of the bathroom that are disturbingly short so you can look at people while you zip up. awesome.", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "52MX_-irDVA-r5Of87CDpg", "review_id": "3DflfrR7Fp6FK9NmY543CA", "text": "Came here on a whim from out of town, and had a great time! Cheap drinks, nice locals, glad I stopped by. Service was great as well. I was also happy to find they had sunshine wheat on tap, it was a great taste of home :)", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "ZiUtl5Hg_fYeMnL1MD5xFA", "text": "They have a beer prayer outside on the wall, a weird nautical theme down to the tropical nook inside, and a really weird collection of customers. This place makes me wonder why I'd never come in sooner. It feels like a midwestern small town dive bar. Something you'd find in Springfield Illinois, or Elkhart Indiana. The young bartender was really friendly and they had pool and darts, plus it wasn't too busy. We had a great time here.", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7R_9pacKCuuYydRKreZF4A", "review_id": "9DGNNC38WTvT0XKWYTx4_w", "text": "There are a few dive bars in Phoenix that turn me on... Central Phoenix to be specific...\n\nTHIS IS ONE OF THEM !!!\n\nIt's comfortable, there are pretty people and there are ugly people. \n\nThe bartenders remember my drinks, and well, I think I get heavy pours because I rarely have more then 2-3 drinks and always leave pleasantly buzzed. \n\nYAY SWIZZLE !!", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hRy9-3-MT2_g9EBUU_Is_A", "review_id": "7ym4_xwZ1tCaWOkpVKkXZQ", "text": "Fun little hole in the wall. Back behind the Starbucks at 16th and Bethany Home Rd.", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f3LA83yEEBMj9q92H28O7w", "review_id": "BNmtoAEIIjAKGN2jKamqZA", "text": "I still can't get a handle on this place.  Depending on the time of day you seem to attract either mostly elderly alcoholics or douchebags from the suburbs.  Where are the hipsters?", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GJl1qIvyQEs501rfw0hDBg", "review_id": "KyCvA0TLRdW9tOymNioJpA", "text": "Cute little dive bar hidden behind Starbucks on the SE corner of 16th and Bethany.  The women's bathroom is surprisingly decorated (will have to see for yourself).  I love how they decorated for Christmas with all the lights.", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "K6MrbZeqKG35ZiucFfucvw", "review_id": "sZAyXpaUtd6DpCXvJ6mm4A", "text": "I love 'the Swiz'.  I ended up here on a Saturday night after a concert and we had a great time.  It is a rare feat to find a dive bar with generally pretty good looking people in it!  Also, I only verbally ordered a round of drinks once and the bartender remembered it for the rest of the night...just had to walk up to the the bar and presto, the drinks magically appeared on the counter!  \n\nI noticed the other reviews of old people frequenting the bar... Kind of strange because I don't think there was anyone over 40 at the bar when I was there.  This may also depend on the time of day, we did not show up until around midnight on a Saturday.", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jYH7XmtmpTTBUQ315NR9gQ", "review_id": "re90nej-fjld7gJxRhAtqQ", "text": "Fun little bar...a bit dark inside, but the servers are friendly and its a good crowd.", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "M6Wi9pKDx-W6rGgmf9GVMw", "review_id": "inCisuGkdWyy-jk7HBh4pA", "text": "Just follow their directions and you can't go wrong here - Swizzle in and Swagger out!    It's a classy dive bar me thinks. Love its unique location between the Dreamy Draw cat hospital, the accompanying Puff & Fluff grooming shop and a Starbucks, you never know who will be bellying up to the bar on the next stool over.  It could be a hipster who rolled up on their beach cruiser from the Garage.  It could be your grandfather.  It may be a softball player who's mad b/c they lost or buying you drinks because they won.  or a peace corps volunteer alumni.   You just never know.   But what I do know, the jukebox is the best in the valley,  the beer is served in full-size pitchers (none of this mini-pitcher b.s.) and it's affordable, Dar the bartender also makes muffins so what's not to love about her?,  there is a rotating mystery shot - livers be warned - you never know what you are going to get! and the restrooms have been voted \"best ladies room in Phoenix\"  - certainly an accolade among accolades for a dive bar!       Enough to find me here regularly, and if I'm not I'll be just a swizzzzzz  away!", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hieVDOyVxxitOi1v2m1lhw", "review_id": "YWwhV1iW1NTJhsxUzfYN2w", "text": "Super cute dive bar with friendly staff and patrons.  Cheap drinks, darts and a jukebox are entertaining.  Loved it!", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wttePGxhTumTTUinL5tlTg", "review_id": "mS-sWlDIXVVJGXpr96YY2Q", "text": "Review in Haiku:\n\nOld folks congregate,\n\nin this dark, hole in the wall,\n\njukebox plays oldies.\n\nP.S.- I really like the Swizz.", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TopJjwn8sbjMvnSVZd3aQA", "review_id": "p6WohvOIC9SP6PNWvKZODA", "text": "I LOVE the swizzle! good times", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "wNqwKWaRjClmcKsoJJRFow", "review_id": "YoXB8sy6LMAwfWt2W2v-ZA", "text": "I used to LIVE at The Swizzle Inn and sadly only make it back occasionally. This really is a great bar and was the first cool place I found when I moved to Phoenix. It is an unpretentious dive bar that attracts a diverse but generally friendly, fun-loving crowd. The bartenders are great, especially Darlene and Courtney-they will always take care of you. The prices are fantastic and they always have drink specials. If your goal is to get loaded, you can probably achieve your goal here for under $30. BEWARE of the Mystery Shot unless you don't have to work in the morning. The have probably one of the best juke boxes in town, and there is pool and darts. They also have an awesome bathroom for the ladies-yes, on one particularly drunken night I was dragged into the ladies room and myself beheld the much talked about Swizzle Inn ladies room.", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "liiYhDAP64C8uLyixBDWdg", "review_id": "zjElTRnySLMVuIUgSU8-2g", "text": "Greatest dive bar ever!\nTheir Christmas decorations rival that of Coach House but without the Scottsdale crowd.  \nYou can find every type of person hanging out here.  \nThe staff is friendly and they pour heavy (but not too heavy). \nMy friend said to me a few months ago, \"I found the greatest dive bar ever you have to go to called the Swizzle Inn!\"  I replied, \"It is the greatest!  I've been going to the Swizz for years.\"  Maybe I should have shared the info sooner?", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jTXONzO18eCO1BWhkgtPkg", "review_id": "mHsfRr9tCSssrsd42SeDsg", "text": "I stopped by this bar because a friend knows the owner. The patrons were nice and the bar tender was fantastic. I gave it one star because the owner  (little dude) and his wife (drunk with an attitude) really don't care about their patrons. Not a good experience for non-locals and I would not suggest this bar.", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "LP8JFPcEtA0ti8g_BRBX4w", "review_id": "3jznU7uDH54XlHBjjY7nIA", "text": "As much as I wanted to love the Swizzle Inn my first experience was uninspired.  The regulars bellied up at the bar were all varying degrees of creepy, I never felt very welcome, and the joint wasn't nearly as raucous as I'd hoped it would be. I was told the juke box was great but all I heard during my 45 minutes was Barry Manilow and Grand Funk Railroad.  \nIt wasn't all bad. The prices are extremely wallet friendly and I dug the bartender a lot, so I'll definitely go back and give the Swizz another chance. Hopefully my update will be much more favorable.", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AF1FkKODDmXFbVhlNIp4vA", "review_id": "ujKTSn-hGujBEx9v8eDm0w", "text": "I LOVE Swizzle Inn. I went there after a recommendation from a random drunk one Christmas season and have made a point of going back ever since. The decorations are amazing, and I'm fairly certain that they decorate for other holidays as well. I like its high tables and relaxed atmosphere. I've been going infrequently over the past few years, and it's always the same lady behind the bar. The people are incredibly nice, seems like they have some steady regulars. They don't serve food, so they don't mind if you bring in your own. And perhaps one of the nicest things, besides the wonderful decor is how nice the restrooms are; they even have lotion in the ladies' room. I believe they have an award on the wall for best restroom at a dive bar. \n\nLove this place. Great for relaxing with friends.", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "8dbRf1UsWp2ktXHZ6Zv06w", "review_id": "_Nk9K8AAhy_4IqsKta9Uiw", "text": "By the time I made it to the Swizzle Inn my phone had died so I couldn't check in, so very sad for me, trying to get that dang master yelp badge hahaha\n\nWell after a country filled night it was time to just find a nice little dive bar and chillax with a drink, again drink for the night whiskey n coke, bartender was Courtney, she was nice and friendly. The bar had a great vibe to it, not to packed not very empty either, by now it was close to 1am and everyone their seemed to be friendly, and talkative, guess they didn't care we were new.\n\nNice little neighborhood dive bar, wouldn't mind coming back, drinks were cheap & strong and those my friends are what I like!", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZUx-B52hGRhmeUDVukmjrg", "review_id": "R-iMCG-bm_SpYGom-rgwCg", "text": "Such a great dive bar! Nice bartenders. Drink specials daily. Pool table. Darts.\n\nOh yeah...and best ladies restroom in a dive bar ever! This is how I always sold this place to friends when suggesting we go here. Then I realized one day that they actually received a Phoenix New Times award for that exact thing. And it's true. You know how it is ladies...typically at a dive bar you don't want to have to go to the bathroom unless you absolutely have to. Here it is a pleasure. Clean, scented lotion, other important lady products if needed. It's not at all what you would expect.\n\nAlso, if you get a chance come here around Christmas time. It's like a mini version of Coach House with lights and decorations everywhere.", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "L_ekCcWJqZzIBUVyWczoag", "text": "Easy Living in Swizzle Inn.  A great dive bar to hang out.  Bring some friends and settle down for a night of drinking and and and... drinking.  The locals seem nice enough and the whole place has a lot to take in, from the funny bumper stickers decorating the inner bar area to the dudes playing pool and I think I saw Golden Tee in there or was it The Claw?? Hard to remember, like I said, settle down for some drinking and more drinking.", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bITqkdi9OIsQXUpowk_saQ", "review_id": "ou2oJi96adNy9hsBeA8MFA", "text": "Okay, The Swizz is pretty dope. Super cheap drinks, especially if you go on ladies night. The jukebox has all the oldies that you love...especially those that you love but you know you shouldn't (ie: My Humps by Black Eye Peas... that's my jam! lol). ALSO this place has THE cleanest bathroom I have EVER seen in ANY bar...EVER! \n\nThere is a pool table and a dart board and a weird shooting game soooo knock yourself out in that department. \n\nThey have a \"free food\" corner where people bring snacks and other yummy yummy goodness from home.....yeahhhhhh use your discretion here. Sometimes it's something that's yummy other times it looks super sketchy. \n\nOverall a great dive bar. Super cool bartenders who know how to make good drinks. I'll be back!", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JlCjjf4H8rs2_lkj7xWRZA", "review_id": "ISwQYeXh9Lke2uHbbfKJGQ", "text": "This place rocks. 'Nuff said.\n\nCheap drinks, awesome bar staff, stiff pours.. I love this place.\n\nThey have seen me at my worst, my best and all in between, and no one passes judgement.\n\nSwizzle- stay classy my friend.", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5TgO3sLlKdIlZXgP6U27NQ", "review_id": "y7NihtGqwSt-yqkr1jCjag", "text": "Go there.  Now.  The magic of Christmas awaits.  By far my favorite neighborhood joint.  Seriously, go.", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_CqFiqRtltyla08VndhBrQ", "review_id": "_u6PTwINEwhi145lAOehLw", "text": "Set near a hip intersection of town, yet very obvious this establishment was there long before. Kind of a bust, and not too friendly when the place is busy - though maybe it's better on a slower night. Also, hope you like a lot of screaming.", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tXhlRAnR3_GoWvewfQni4Q", "review_id": "Zjx-fUy2BExk6qjqyHQt0A", "text": "The only dive bar in phoenix that truly reminds me of my midwestern roots. Cheap drinks, great happy hour(that's ridiculously long and cheap). You'd think that this would attract the less than desirable crowd to frequent swizzle, but I've only found great bartenders and patrons at this little bar. If you're in the neighborhood you've got to give them a try.", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YVK9az5yUFbpQchy0DYUeA", "review_id": "NLnfunVCBFzAKCWRMk8Kow", "text": "If you want a cozy dive bar, this is it.  Ask for the \"mystery shot\" and go for it!", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WflEF3597OItD39ygq9C8A", "review_id": "YWrd7BqQY1JjFdbYTnwc7g", "text": "Great local place to hangout with friends! The service is great! Everyone is VERY friendly and welcoming!", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "2KNPtV5E44vAiEr5BvMkUA", "review_id": "qpDn_1qBJXkhPWR6O-0_AA", "text": "Q:  Is it bad to start a review with \"I don't remember\"? \n\nA:  Not when it is a review about a bar! \n\nI really like Xoe U.'s comment \"It's comfortable, there are pretty people and there are ugly people\"...it's incredibly accurate. And whether they are pretty or ugly, I have deducted that all can be fun to talk to and you never know who has the most interesting, prophetic, astute and poignant things to say until you actually talk to them. \n\nAnyway, once or twice I have gone into The Swizzle to escape some sort of mental torment or self-imposed drama that has invaded my personal space (sometimes you gotta get out of your head, man!), and love that by the time I leave there I have spoken with someone who has taken my mind off of whatever has ailed me. \n\nI have nothing but love for this place. Life is complicated, your neighborhood dive bar doesn't have to be.", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fY5ZyH00Vq3NAGiogppBYQ", "review_id": "H6u857CIXX4AevMLIiwn4Q", "text": "This bar is really fun to go to if you want to play darts or chat with the friendly bartenders.  The drinks are cheap.  It's a smaller place and a little dark, but that's okay since it's a little dive bar.  I always have a good time whenever I go here.", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "wFweIWhv2fREZV_dYkz_1g", "review_id": "k-POwgS7Gf4IaEPuf-Vp7Q", "text": "The Swizzle Inn, a five star dive.  It's like comfort food, bad for your health but also very comforting.  \n\nIf you find yourself in the position of having a designated driver and really want to tie one on without judgemental eyes holding you back - come to the Swizz!  You could fall off your bar stool and hop right back up without anyone blinking an eye.", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LSjn3jKgth1XRiTquS4BQQ", "review_id": "cxOld9ZVLBgN0abAbYzrqQ", "text": "Awesome dive bar!  It's a mix crowd of young and older and different walks of life but overall everyone is friendly and courteous.  Staff is extremely friendly and there's always a special going on.  Will definitely visit again soon!", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gcyEUr4DXcbjnGRAWFtfAQ", "review_id": "vkA_a1Ys0n9Y3raa_VdDcQ", "text": "Great little dive bar. cheap well drinks and beer, and def a late night spot.", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K9dSPbFhxbLPNZBTp7uOMg", "review_id": "WQd8-QEoQFxsm9lv54lWow", "text": "This is a cute bar. Pretty small. Wish it attracted a younger crowd..felt really out of place.", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xow0ovtH7aLhUTgJN3tlDg", "review_id": "vLs1YsgkDYTtYVOOMLWKXg", "text": "The swizzle is great!  The people are real and the drinks are cheap but eat before you come because this is truly a bar ... No kitchen.", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gtTHigK__-jgirK61ciJMA", "review_id": "pDYBBqW8f4JKqabQNvRUww", "text": "If your interested in bull dogs and favoritism,  you've found your home.  Beware of undercover trolls posing as owners protecting his Bitches. More balls here than the Phoenix Mercury basketball team apparently. Not lbgt friendly.  Perhaps a new location outside of the parralegram is time", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "Al6CRRaLT0q-6HcSbdApzw", "text": "Now if you are looking for a cozy not really that divey dive with great prices and drink specials you can find it here.  The staff is friendly and the beer is cold.  You have to try the \"paperbag shot\".  It is a secret blend in a bottle poured up for $1.  They have several TVs so it is great for catching the games.  I always love how they have it decorated over the Christmas holiday period. Lights, tinsel garland and glass Christmas ball ornaments strung against the ceiling in a grid pattern.  I don't know what it is about it but it is so mesmerizing.  But I have always been known for being easily entertained.  [Hey only the boring ever get bored in my book.]  They have also received an award in the past for the best women's restroom at a bar in PHX.  It is pretty swanky for a woman's restroom in a divey bar.   \n\nThe place is low key for the most part, until later in the evenings (usually Friday and Saturdays after 10p) when the area hipster wanna-bes come out and swarm the place.  Chicks stinkin' up the place with the latest Pop Star's Perfume, nervously playing with their infinity scarfs as they chat with the dudes in beanies.  That is usually when I know it is time to leave. If that you your scene you will love it.  \n\nBut if you like the cool dive scene get there earlier, drink enough and the late night scene is more tolerable. But that is just me.  ;)", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3KS-g34y2fI75JK5jM8pkg", "review_id": "FzXl_uftRbweYsYaHw-OCg", "text": "The owner and her husband are god awful.  We\nwent for the first time last night and it's pretty obvious that she has a drinking problem/can't hold her liquor.  She ended up calling me a f*cking b*tch.  I'm sorry, but last time I checked- it is NEVER okay to talk to a customer like that. I would steer clear of this place.  I definitely will not be visiting here again.  Which is extremely sad because I really thought the bartenders were very nice.", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9--NK6WCRPHwMNSIeE6Gpg", "review_id": "6qU8UL-6sWwDqCGlD4Oerg", "text": "Great vibe, great drinks and better prices. I found this place by accident, and curiosity made me check it out. My 3rd time back because I needed a Bloody Mary to kick start my Sunday, and I feel like I might stay all day. Bartenders are the best by far in this hood. And it's very diverse, don't come here if you're into the hipster scene, they cater to everyone. Cool place!", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lBMCBwbAhfgb5oKqilA7CA", "review_id": "sDB-_xrnCm-CZZlwJP5xHg", "text": "I originally went to the place thinking it might be similar to another Swizzle Inn I first visited on a trip to Bermuda. It's a pretty popular destination spot in the BDA, so I thought for sure there would be some relation. Well after visiting, from what I can tell, nope there's not. Not even close. Looking for a rum swizzle? You're probably not going to find here. Looking for cheap drinks in a unique midtown bar? Look no further and head here. Yes, this place is a dive but I think it prides itself on this title. It's no tropical destination but after filling yourself up on some good eats at one of their more popular neighbors, this place is definitely a good \"go to\". The service is always pretty quick and friendly and you can get some awesome drink deals. I can typically find a table or stool and the regulars all seem pretty nice. When i'm ending a night and just want a cheap drink, i will definitely head here. It's become one of my favorite neighborhood bars. It's not going to bring back memories of sitting on the beach drinking rum, but it will definitely leave you with good memories overall if you can remember the evening the next morning (cheap drinks go down a lot faster).", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RM_B1Prg1EtfVdt_QxJsaw", "review_id": "3d3qy8H1lD6h1RptJVHALA", "text": "Went in for a beer after I hiked Squaw Peak, had seen this place on Yelp since it was near my house.  The other customers were very nice, the bartender was not. The happy hour prices were not even that good, I could walk to 4 places near by that are more friendly and have better HH.", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7hmOcM1YtEdyegxPhDbsmg", "review_id": "3NXtP1fotByLxqHHtI1Tcw", "text": "I give this five stars if you're looking for a dive bar where you can just go enjoy a drink Without any hoopla or inflated prices.\nVery chill,\nSuper low key and you can't beat Christmas lights year round at this bar. A Hidden gem!\n\nDress code:  anything goes people there don't give a shit", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GoymUzKqvET2QOZkIWZi9w", "review_id": "jmyiSlehVSHzRbA0I6oj4g", "text": "Saturday afternoon was my first time here...but not my last!\n\nWhen we walked in there was a rambunctious group of OLD LADIES talking about the importance of a good support bra while taking pictures of their chests! I couldn't agree more!!\n\nI can not comment on the price of the drinks since we sent the guys to open a tab, but I can comment on the heavy hand that poured my drinks. Kudos to you!!\n\nMy only regret is not having came here sooner to experience Christmas at the Swizzle.", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hx2DYE_BDHEdEKLgbapvJg", "review_id": "r0VozH-YgRVkrRZ6DOhv1Q", "text": "what a fun place to hideaway from the big crowds, the place pours ya a great drink, prices are awesome as are the staff and fellow barstoolers.  Great place for pool to hang with a couple of friends. very friendly, good date night place", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O3huqF3nBeWP9Zd6NmCAaQ", "review_id": "8J3MKnse3EMnWFH-85Aqmg", "text": "I do love this place.  The drinks are cheap. I have the bartender my card and ordered a Shock-top and A Guinness.. she told me all cards need a tab of at least $10.. I started at her.. then she said 2 beers was $8... OH! KEEP IT OPEN THEN! \n\nThe people here are diverse! You see just turned 21 up to 80! Hipsters and goths. Since it's pretty close to the gay district  there's plenty for anyone!  \n\nThere is a jukebox full of not so great music and a pool table. The girls bathroom is amazingly clean and really there's never much of a line for it! \n\nThere are always attractive men and women in here. You could definitely find someone to take up with you if that's what you are there for. \n\nI always have a good time here. Girls nights, dates, night out with the boys. No one really complains!", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GnLW0116uCkllWMF5L2-cg", "review_id": "lALk1g1MW-E6ebQPz-7BmQ", "text": "A mainstay in Phoenix!  The Swizz is one of the best little bars in town, especially after couple of cocktails!  The owners are great people, and the staff is wonderful.", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "om15eT8hdpGMGLU8oj7I6A", "review_id": "cTXl2kc-lDLQAProoDn7yg", "text": "There are a lot of things I should be able tell you about the Swizzle Inn; the key phrase being \"should\".  The geographical positioning of the bar makes it an easily accessible and ideal destination for keeping it local and I can be in the Swizzle parking lot in just about 10 minutes door to door as long as it isn't rush hour. I should be able to tell you how long ago some fuck stick dropped a Starbucks right in the middle of the parking lot of the strip mall where the Swizzle resides and ruined the ambiance for us all and I also should be able to tell you the owners name as I've met him half a dozen times over the years and in turn be able to explain the extreme nautical theme of the place up to and including the porthole window in the door of the main entrance. I also should be able to tell you the names of the weekend bartenders who served the better half and I ever so well during out last visit and most importantly I should be able to tell you how great of a place this is to casually drink your sorrows away/into fruition.  But despite this being, on paper, the perfect formula of the dive bar Pythagorean Theorem for me I've never felt completely comfortable patronizing the Swizzle and I can tell you none of these things I have mentioned; not a single one.\n\nUntil recently I couldn't even give you a specific example of a time I had a shitty night at the Swizzle; in fact most nights I can recall doing the Swizzle Inn and Swagger Out I always had a mediocre time, or an adequate time or even a downright acceptable time drowning drinks at the half circle bar that is the main feature of the space. On a recent night the better half and I vowed to step outside of our comfort zone and meet some work friends for drinks at an hour where we normally wouldn't expect most bars to be packed to capacity. We were puzzled at the full parking lot and cast dirty looks at the Starbucks taking up valuable parking real estate and made our way to the door. When we pushed it open we were hit with a wave of sound and with an audible \"ZHANG\" we walked right into a packed house smack in the middle of Murder Mystery Night...and somebody was giving booze to these god damn animals.\n\nI immediately recoiled in horror from the leering forms before me; there were too many Hawaiian shirts and cheap plastic leis to comprehend. I counted at least half a dozen overly done fake mustaches on beings that were entirely too feminine to be men and everyone was screeching at decidable levels that caused my teeth to rattle in my skull. Packs of these fiends were caroming off of walls and each other in a drunken frenzy. Before I had time to even assess the situation two spaces opened at the bar and we quickly dove for safety.  As we sat staring slack jawed in horror at the scene around us waiting for the bartenders to meet our gaze I glanced at the time: 745PM on a Saturday night.\n\nEventually the bartenders did catch up to us and after some confusion regarding the question \"what kind of Rye do you have\" was cleared up we sipped out cocktails and stared transfixed in horror as the chaos of alcoholic Murder Mystery cascaded around us. Inevitably the revelry ended and the murder was announced, along with special categorical winners none of which I could hear over the losers braying out orders to the inundated barkeeps as they quenched their losses with mass rounds of Jaeger and Cuervo shots to go with pitcher after pitcher of Shock Top. I didn't understand the theme of the Mystery that was to be solved and remained just as puzzled as Scooby and the gang when it hit me: Zoinks! I now knew why I never had a night to remember (or to forget for the matter) visiting the Swizzle Inn. I simply didn't fit in here. I had more in common with the grim faced line of old timey regulars that protected the back part of the bar with a grizzled and professional determination than I did with the lunatics drinking cheap tequila and playing a hideously drunken version of \"Clue\".  That is to say, aside from hoping to catch a nipple slip or a panty shot from the comely bartender every time she bent over, my ability to be entertained and enthralled, even if just as an observer, by any patron on hand had been reduced to zero by having no discernible common bond with anyone in attendance. With a half-hearted sigh I gave the bartenders bodacious bod a good bye nod and adjourned with my party to a back table where we proceeded to have not a good time, not a bad time, but just a time.\n\nIt of course could have ended worse for me I suppose. After I Swizzled Inn and went to Swagger out I could have been accosted by Professor Plumb, with an empty beer bottle in the lavatory and become just another forgettable fake mustachioed and tacky Hawaiian shirt wearing victim of Murder Mystery Night at the Swizzle Inn.", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5TgO3sLlKdIlZXgP6U27NQ", "review_id": "ep6IOSGNHY_J1a0tPG5Dog", "text": "The magic of Christmas is over, but the magic of the Swizzle is not!   My little neighborhood watering hole is always a good time and the bartenders make you feel at home.  Always highly recommended.", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dMawR3oCP4FBvo4yM-RV1Q", "review_id": "YF4mzTqSSTa97oc6e62SHw", "text": "i had the same experience as Dana B below.  Loved the ambiance, bartenders, music.  i was unfortunate to sit next to the lady who owned the place at the bar.  i was in town on vacation and she told me i was sketchy bc i had a camera with me and she didnt believe anything i said.  i could barely understand her rude statements she was slurring so much.  when she started cussing, i just said goodnight and walked out quickly  (left a half full jack and coke on the bar).  its not fair to rate the place terribly bc the place is awesome outside of the drunken owner, but i would never go back.  just steer clear of any old lady who tries to talk to you whos slurring.", "business_id": "mgllPJA6NQXlJurFWAkqQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "yYaoj0K8XgQSOOLaovjTzA", "text": "Talk about great customer service and affordable prices!\n\n\nIt's a non-chain mom and pop jeweler hidden in an off the beaten path stip mall.  It is really perfect!  You get complete one on one and they are willing to work within any budget.  No pressure to buy and just a great experience.  \n\nIt is nice looking at wedding bands when there aren't 15 other brides around you doing the same thing-- it makes you feel more special.\n\nI recommend Burland.  HIGHLY.", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "x4eIi_YiwKj1pzcspeLt-Q", "review_id": "VJEJI_HF66iVjQHb8RTINg", "text": "This Jewelry Store GAVE me money back...yes, they paid me!!   In today's economy, you try and work to do everything right so you can save a little money here and there.  I took in all my old gold, my new engagement ring, and my demands for the perfect wedding band.\n\nAfter a 1/2 hour, we had picked out a wedding band for my fiance with one helpful employee and I had resized and sold my old gold with the help of another employee.   Within hours they called to tell me my money was ready as was my diamond ring!  Really?  The SAME DAY?\n\nThen, less than a week later, my fiance's ring arrived.  We picked everything up and they gave me cash and we walked out the door.  I didn't pay them a cent.  \n\nI have worked with other Jewelers and even sold other gold pieces at a party I held - but this was the BEST experience I have had with a Jeweler yet.  My ring looked BRAND new and fits perfectly, and my gold received the BEST and the most HONEST pricing EVER!\n\nBring everything to these folks - they are eager to assist you and offer honest, reliable service.", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q5XibVeAROLylgodn4Dxgw", "review_id": "vmnpAWnOMtfnJrT5eS81fw", "text": "I had a great experience at Burland.  After reading the other reviews on Yelp, I decided to give them a shot.   \n\nI took my watch in for repair, and within minutes the battery had been replaced and it was as good as new.  They also cleaned my wedding ring while I waited.   \n\nIf you are a fan of supporting family-run businesses, this is your jeweler. \n\nGreat service, great place.  I will definitely be back!", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wtn-JNypbM7IupJm9t40Hw", "review_id": "gyv2RCZozviYRnOGYENv6Q", "text": "My finac\u00e9 and I went to Fred Meyer to buy an engagement ring, and we ended up with the whole wedding set for the price we were hoping to pay for just the engagement ring. Their service was awful but you can't beat their prices. After about 80 days of wearing the ring one of the center stones fell out, and they refused to fix it. I realized that you can't beat their prices but most anyone can beat their service, so we returned all 3 items. After searching endlessly for the perfect ring online, I found myself wanting a more personal experience with this whole process, so I yelped some ring stores in my area. I found Burland, and after reading the other reviews on this page I had my heart set on finding the perfect ring there. A week later we were walking out of the store with it. The entire experience there was perfect. I love my ring. We worked with Jan who was so sweet and couldn't possibly have been more helpful. They worked with my budget, I mean they REALLY worked with it, and I couldn't be happier. If you are looking for a friendly, welcoming, family operated store this is definitely the place.", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TeEqpMQgLaMgM_oUHSaL6Q", "review_id": "mDapCi0WwVBgctzKsR5PPQ", "text": "We found the prefect wedding ring for my finance here.  We had a heck of a time finding something he liked and that looked good on him.  Trish and Helen were both super helpful and very friendly.  Our perfect and unique wedding band was ordered and came in very quickly - it looks perfect!  We are so glad we came in!", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "txMhhj8rJOViJe-TlO4yJg", "review_id": "6vDZWucu44vF257J_hEuHQ", "text": "I had a great great experience buying a certain special piece of jewelry (shh don't tell her!)\n\nUnlike other shops, I felt at home and welcome at Burland.  There was no pressure.  They carried a very diverse and beautiful selection of jewelry that could fit any budget.\n\nI was afraid that my small budget couldn't get me much, but I immediately saw that I could get a lot for my small budget!\n\nHelen and Marc were wonderful salespeople.  They were sincerely excited to help me.  They patiently answered all my numerous questions.  Once again, there was no pressure.  They even ordered a few rings in the style I was looking for to have a greater selection. They told me they would call me in a week when they came in.\n\nComing back for the second visit, I picked out the ring I wanted.  24 hours later, a beautiful ring was in my possession.  For the first time in a long time, i've had no buyers remorse at all.\n\nLet's just hope the love of my life will have it!", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eeQoCEISEUgdANqRS3mR1A", "review_id": "c7eVt8Wku5jGr4n8h7iTLg", "text": "I needed a replacement watch battery for a movado watch and had limited time before businesses were closing. Called around and was getting ridiculous quotes of more than $50. Called burland and they welcomed me and fixed my battery in less than 10 minutes & less than $10. They were very friendly to top it all off. Roommate needs to get a watch fixed and I'm definitely referring him here. Thanks", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OFaAdHEBwPHel6ZdrKgc6w", "review_id": "iF1QQdXjJTuNUGllEJflGQ", "text": "Needed a spring pin for my watchband.  I used to go to Walgreens or CVS but they've stopped carrying watchbands and don't have those small watch repair kits.\nLooking for something in the hood, read a review of Burlands and stopped there on my way home.  \nThe folks couldn't be more pleasant.  Not only did he have the spring pins, he put it in and wouldn't charge me.\nI know where I'm going when I need a real watch repair or just a watch battery or want to pick up some bling.", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LcvPXZ-4D5UH71UWGQ3O6A", "review_id": "A0N3OdOiafynj5zbIeE03Q", "text": "We got our wedding bands here! Jan was wonderful to work with - my now-husband changed his mind 3 times about his band (and one of them was a custom order) and they didn't even blink an eye. I was worried about my ring size since the temperatures can of course be extreme here in Phoenix and they said they could resize my ring anytime I needed free of charge, which is awesome. It was so great to find a local, family-operated jewelry shop with such great and friendly service. I highly recommend Burland! \n\nP.S. Nothing to do with them, but they're next to a great little mom and pop Italian deli. Beautiful jewelry and delicious subs? Score!!", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "B4K5ruafil9RSDiTIL-1Bw", "review_id": "8-chJccB4Ao7zgugThEwzQ", "text": "What a great bunch of people!!\n\nI came wandering in here looking to get my great grandmother's ring cleaned - which they promptly assisted me with for free.  While the ring was being cleaned I started to ask about the appraisal process and once the associate found out I wanted it appraised just for my own curiosity (as opposed to insurance purposes) she introduced me to a staff member who could give me more information on this ring - also for free. \n\nJust by looking at the ring for 2 minutes, this man told me the clarity of the diamond, the size, a history lesson about the cut, the karat of the gold, and most impressively - that it was made in the 1920s-1930s. Wow! I learned a lot about my great grandmother's ring from these very  knowledgeable, and helpful experts!\n\nI appreciate how well I was treated even though I wasn't dropping a dime on their merchandise.  If I am ever in the market for some beautiful fine jewelry, I will most certainly come back to Burland's.", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "un1kHFIU6nhs9jAuh4cq1Q", "review_id": "rss6auqpgrOprC7THMpp3Q", "text": "This was the first place my fiancee and I looked for rings. The staff was very knowledgeable and educated us on the different diamond types, cut and clarity. They took the time to show us what they had in stock and were very friendly and professional. We did pick out a diamond and a setting that day. They held it for us until we made our final decision. There was absolutely no pressure to buy. In fact they understood that we wanted to look at other places before making that final commitment. After looking at a few more places and not getting as good a service as we did at Burland we decided to go with the first one that we had picked out. They made the experience of looking for the prefect ring so pleasant. We were so impressed by them, that we will probably be getting our wedding bands here as well.", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uo-WPZZSe59Fq3Eq_eM3-g", "review_id": "oAkBcHoqY6rbGMAWG4ZYTw", "text": "So I am such a procrastinator! Went in on Thursday 10/13 4pm to find a wedding band to match my Tiffany's princess cut with bezel setting. Trish was awesome I showed her kind of what I wanted and she had a band and had it altered and it was ready that Saturday 10/15! amazing people! I will so be back to have any jewelry made or sized. Or anything for that matter.", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "US7qcv8CBs_HRI7eLaCeXA", "review_id": "2arvskZtxo59sFERAjf9NA", "text": "Great prices for what they have. I love this store. Got my engagement ring and wedding rings here. They have less-pricey stuff too! Employees are super nice.", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9lvfASRsYAEBa1q4jp03Vg", "review_id": "9gnI3YEudh46R6hN_Og7_Q", "text": "I was so happy that I found this place.  I was looking for the perfect ring for that perfect question.  Helen and Jan were so wonderful they worked for 2 hours to find the right one and even though they didn't have it in the store they offered to order it so I could see it with no pressure to buy.  The ring was even more perfect.  Let's just say someone is going to be happy at Christmas!", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "EP3cGJvYiuOwumerwADplg", "review_id": "iAq6a0R5vKdBl7vLSDg3BA", "text": "I saw reviews for this place and realized that it was where I got my wife's wedding ring.  Wow, what a great little family owned business that has a great selection of jewelry at a great value.  This place doesn't do well because it is at a great location it does well by its customers and has been in the area for year.  I discovered it going to Nicoli's Italian grocery next door when I lived in the area.  Check it out and you will see the great people that work here.", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KlcuN6CtTZMDqhahr3S8NQ", "review_id": "46Ip3-wkolhwtPajqwz5yA", "text": "This place is great! The people are very nice and helpful. I got a sterling silver ring for Christmas and it needed to be sized up... not even a full size. I was so distraught when I couldn't find a single jeweler who would re-size it. Then I found Burlands. Not only did they re-size it for me, but they had it done in 2 days! I am very pleased with their service and friendliness. Definitely recommend! :)", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9NyCrQI8gvY73gz7hSNY8g", "review_id": "tHJTeeTHZyaWUIpS1efkTA", "text": "Quite simply the best family run jewelry store in Phoenix. \nWhy shop at a chain jewelry store when you can find highest quality, unique \nitems here? All that and a family friendly atmosphere.", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S6jx4Ke5r2JfLlH59tdYDA", "review_id": "noEzxrxAB79_0fuf5lUjXg", "text": "When you can deal with honest, informed, fun folks, what is better than that?  Larry, Helen, Mark and all their staff treat you nto as customers but as friends they want to keep.  They exemplify the kind of business I want to do business with!", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "9eVinYekH0flbrJGbl7vXQ", "text": "I have not written a review lately for Burland, as I have returned on many occasion since 2007.  Burland continues to offer the personal service you deserve.  The selection is different, not the run of the mill jewelry, they have choices that are so spectacular that you had no idea THAT is exactly what you want and you won't expect to see it on others the next day.  And you can expect to pay a fair price. \n\nIf you like the no pressure, relaxed shopping experience, then I recommend you stop by Burland.  You will be glad you did.  You can even make a wish list!  So should your better half stop by, there is some reference if needed :) \n\nI can't say enough good things about Burland.", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "iWWzqd6Yo-gohXAAB9YWOg", "review_id": "_vIpaWn73TPGZ1HA8Et6IQ", "text": "What a great bunch of people! Very nice to work with and very reasonably priced. I needed some work done on my wedding set & had taken my rings to a \"big name\" chain at the mall for an appraisal. They quoted me 4x's more than what Burland's charged me. Definitely will recommend this shop to all my friends and will use them again.", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "su8IeSr_tLQGxPZQppVyhw", "review_id": "PuEAp6be1PLAdpXLiznNMw", "text": "I was very fortunate to inherit my grandmothers platinum engagement ring. When the time came to propose to my sweet woman, I had the ring but it was the wrong size and was in rough shape. The second I walked into Burland, I knew I was in the right place. They listened to our concerns, sized up her finger, and when we picked up the ring, it has been polished, sized perfectly, and looked like a new ring. Great service, trustworthy, and great quality work.", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "HOleI3jz1MLNUJ6cc1x0Pw", "review_id": "CGDB_oU4dK2iIpiBlVEp_A", "text": "I found Burland here on Yelp (thanks, guys!) when searching for a jewelry appraiser. While a generally responsible person, I recently dropped my rings in a pool and realized (after my sister found them) that I really needed an updated appraisal to ensure that if I actually had lost the rings, my insurance would pay out the full value. Why does it always take a scare to get me to do the responsible thing? Sigh. \n\nI called earlier on a weekday to get more information and the woman who answered was incredibly helpful. I said I was interested in an appraisal and she promptly let me know the hours the appraiser was available and how much it would cost. Given that you often have to fish for information, I highly appreciated how upfront she was. \n\nI ended up going into the store on a Saturday around noon and was immediately greeted by a very friendly couple, who owned the store. The woman immediately noticed how dirty my rings were and asked if she could clean them - I loved how willing she was to help before even knowing if I was going to buy something. \n\nThe owner got me started right away by making copies of my existing diamond certificate and previous appraisal (helpful hint: make sure to bring any similar paperwork you have). Then, the appraiser came out and let me know that he could take care of the appraisal in 45 minutes. I decided to go shopping at Old Navy and come back. \n\nWhen I got back, the appraiser was done, as promised. (Score another one for honesty!). He walked me through all of his paperwork in detail and then sent me on my way with a smile. \n\nWhat a great local shop run by genuine and skilled people! I would definitely not hesitate to come back for my future jewelry needs and I highly recommend Burland to others looking to get an appraisal.", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lXMX5mZ6LzNkXiE4ozBIqg", "review_id": "_6_R-MMlsChh0TX6hYxb7w", "text": "I went to Burlands to redesign my fiance's  mom' s ring into my engagement ring. From the moment I met Jan I knew I was in great hands. Burlands provided me the creativity to update the ring within an amazing time frame and it was extremely reasonable! I will never go anywhere else! My fianc\u00e9 and I were thrilled at the outcome as was my future mom! Thank you Burlands!", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s_midvGEPCaXj2ipeKNgdw", "review_id": "wiT8nxOwU5WdsWqCNgDpyw", "text": "I found my uncle's Fossil watch in a box of old pictures on Christmas Eve. He died 9 years ago so it was a very sentimental find.  I wanted to get it resized, shined, and it needed a new battery as well.  I called ahead and asked if they did watched repair which they said they did. While they did replace the battery they maladjusted the watchband and as a result the watch would not latch.  This was very disappointing since it now fit worse than before. The young man who had been helping me admitted to not knowing what he was doing and that they did not have a watchmaker on staff and was kind enough not to charge me for the battery.  He meant well so the experience wasn't a total bust. However, better to say you don't know how to fix something than try and fail at the expense of the customer's time.", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JAcFYoYVkoGiwW8qP5C71Q", "review_id": "640UuCMXjlJXdcviVoxTpQ", "text": "Went to Burland searching for an engagement ring after reading reviews\nand searching the internet.  I was looking for a family run place and this\ndefinitely fit that description.  Nothing fancy, but good people and good\nselection.  Mark did an excellent job helping me and went to the extra\neffort of ordering some diamonds in that they didn't have in stock that fit\nmy criteria.  I ultimately ended up buying from another jeweler based on a\nbetter diamond fit and their customization, but I would certainly go back\nto Burland in the future and highly recommend you at least check them out\nif you are looking for a ring or other jewelry.", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QPA5bmhO0D25xpydgE0xbA", "review_id": "wqWWjTy0rXP-hNy-Ud9B8A", "text": "We just went in to see if they would resize a cheaper watch and the gentleman there offered to do it for free! What a great group of people working there.", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kpbhy1zPewGDmdNfNqQp-g", "review_id": "y2h7uy5Ava_wO7XJ3oarFQ", "text": "I received a necklace a few years ago as a gift and it's absolutely beautiful but I knew it would see the sunshine more often if it was a ring.  I took my beloved necklace to these folks to create a sparkly new ring.  It took about two weeks and it was reasonably priced (I think?  This is honestly the first time I've ever had a custom piece made).  They were very friendly and accommodating.  Location-wise, it's not terribly convenient for me but I would probably make the trek again.", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zMhkzu9VXFULKQ8YCCsDVQ", "review_id": "PdXr-jjXyAmN2KhXgSW0Bg", "text": "Great service.  No pressure. Honest and reasonable pricing. Why would anyone ever go to a chain location?  This place is great,", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RsUNADZTrJ5xFXVMXJC1MQ", "review_id": "XUjISk7td4RBuAT4UCSFkg", "text": "This is the only jewelry store that I will ever go to. I love this family owned business. They are very friendly, honest, understanding and helpful. They always try to meet our needs and doesn't pressure us to buy anything. I have bought my wife Christmas and Valentines Day gifts, watches, and had many repairs and I have no complaints. I brought my daughters necklace for a simple repair and they did it for free cause they didn't have to use any new materials. My son wanted to change something on his class ring and they were very honest and told us how to get the changes done for a cheaper cost. I love their honesty. They always remember our names when we come in. We are life long customer.", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MRMGnagapcqJIEWbId3O5w", "review_id": "fppeRyeqpLePG_a0tf8fkQ", "text": "We got engaged and needed rings. Off we set on the ring-buying adventure and while it was entertaining and slightly horrifying to hit the mall and other chain retailers- think new car-buying at it's worst- eventually we needed to get down to brass tacks. I yelped jewelry stores in the area and up came Burland. Intrigued by the reviews, we stopped by, and the rest was history. We asked them to order in loose stones- not a problem; they had excellent inventory and competitive prices. I have since had rings sized, pendants repaired and bought necklace chains here. It is a family-owned business and they are always pleasant, informative and efficient.  Some retailers are intimidating or utilize pressure tactics- you will find none of that here. You can't go wrong with Burland.", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rRiBDH2U_IlydXTh2a81Rg", "review_id": "-w4N8TXxvyh1hdZv4IXPHw", "text": "about six months ago, my grandmother gave me a ring that had belonged to my late grandfather in the hopes that i could have it made into something for my upcoming wedding (as my \"something old\").  i had no idea where to go, or which jewelers did custom work, so i turned to yelp.  after reading all the glowing reviews on burland, i decided to take it to them and see what they could do. \n\ni wanted to maintain the design of the diamonds on my grandfather's ring but have it placed in a more delicate and feminine setting.  they found the perfect white gold band that kept the original look while updating the overall design.  while i was at the store, they even cleaned my engagement ring for free! \n\nit took about two weeks to put together, and i was shocked at how beautiful it turned out! they were even able to use the scrap gold from the band of my grandfather's ring to put towards the payment of the new one.  and they cleaned my engagement ring again for free! \n\nif you need custom work done or want to buy some new jewelry, this is a great shop to go to.  the two women i worked with were extremely friendly and professional and i never felt like they were trying to overcharge me or pressure me into higher priced bands.", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b_OrpmvHGiHIdW4TtiNSbw", "review_id": "_-JtrMbq5D1jS_sIDcLnjg", "text": "Wonderful and honest.  You feel like your home.  Out of three estimates for my estate jewelry, they were significantly higher.   Wonderful, friendly people.  Thank you!", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jIoQaAjWwqWHlGEc3TwOKA", "review_id": "fnFA_YvpOpicbUte4gvHnQ", "text": "Words cannot express how beyond unbelievable my experience was at Burland. I ordered my bridal necklace online and fell in love with it, however the necklace came damaged and there was not another one in stock to exchange it for. I was completely devastated.  I was bound and determined to do anything to wear this necklace when I walked down the aisle. I started researching companies (as I feared giving it to just anyone) and I saw all the amazing reviews prior customers have written about Burland. I decided I would at least check it out. I took my necklace to the store and was immediately warming greeted by the entire staff. I explained what I needed done and they were so unbelievably caring and confident I knew I was in good hands. I was in and out within 30 mins with my PERFECT necklace. Thru out my entire wedding planning this was the most seamless and satisfying thing I have had to do! Hands down, this jeweler genuinely cares about their customers. The exceeded any expectations I could have ever had! I recommend them 110% whole heartily! Thank you for putting a HUGE smile on this brides face!!!!", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GV0zi1qzLinDapw51Yxd4A", "review_id": "8FwsD_Gx23VU4648HZ7QYw", "text": "Love the family atmosphere, very welcoming & friendly, excellent service & beautiful quality jewelry!", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PN-fjrAbTMBT66G9j-GKZg", "review_id": "z-VAogivYVZ-jRIEfpKGcg", "text": "Simply the BEST!!! I was searching everywhere for a jeweler to take an engagement ring in for sizing that has been in my family for 3 generations, and after going to one jeweler, I received a quote of $150 for the resizing and for an apparent prong replacement around the center diamond. (My fianc\u00e9 and I were not budgeting that much). We then left and found Burland. When we took it in, we were greeted and helped right away. The main owner took a look at the ring and when we told him that another jeweler said we'd have to replace all four prongs, he tested it and to our surprise, the prongs were perfectly fine and did not need replacing at all! He even had his brother, who was the gemologist, come out right then and there and take a look at the ring. We were given a quote of $45 for resizing, but we surprised once again when we were charged only $40! The service was great and it was so nice to know the ring was in great hands. I got the ring after the weekend and it was flawless. It looks brand new!", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kpbhy1zPewGDmdNfNqQp-g", "review_id": "cUsfMrDwu5dX9orNp6eHXQ", "text": "When my grandmother passed away, I inherited a lot of her old jewelry.  I kept the pieces I wanted and wondered if I could sell the rest.  Burland did a great job on my custom ring so I came back.  \n\nThe appraiser, Mark, sat with me for a good long time going through each piece.  He helped me determine which pieces were worth getting officially appraised and which were not.  I settled on getting appraisals for 4 specific rings.  Another employee kindly sized the remainder of the rings which will help with resale.  \n\nThey were extremely helpful and knowledgeable.  The appraisals were done in about a week - great description and photos.  \n\nI know very little about jewelry so I always worry that I'm going to get fleeced.  This family-owned business appreciates each and every customer.  I will definitely return.", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8YhLAmaYNHWSwAADbngtrw", "review_id": "OOieX9H6pjt52ldxDCgUgw", "text": "These guys did an amazing job restyling my grandmothers antique wedding ring into my wedding ring. They were able to tell me some really interesting info about the cut of the antique diamonds, and were able to put into action the additions that I requested. We also purchased my husbands wedding ring through Burland. It was so unique and not like anything found in those big box jewelry stores. Even though there was a delay in some bands ordered for my ring, they were still adamant that they would have it ready in time, and I was so happy they did! All in all it was a great experience and I would definitely use them again if I was in the area!", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8gTt4HTdWB3JQQQ76TqvPg", "review_id": "iIqkl_4iyw5E2cX2TDYnKA", "text": "Wow! I just got back from Burland, where I took my watch (a cheap one, not purchased from them) to have a couple links removed. A gentleman did so, plus set the time as it was incorrect, and then didn't charge me. I chatted with another gentleman who worked there while I waited (for 10 minutes, MAYBE) who was friendly and told me about the store without any sales pitches. Upon learning that I like to golf, he said \"Hang on!\", went in the back and emerged with a box of golf balls, which he gave to me for free, even though I was already receiving a free service. Not to mention, their incredible customer service is not to make up for a lack of quality products. They have a beautiful selection, and they also design unique jewelry in-store. I will certainly be back.", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IgnhX9nIzp4zX5t13h9cvg", "review_id": "bRDUVPeB96lpVKgsyecQfg", "text": "Wow! Never thought it would be so easy to purchase wedding bands. Very impressive service and prices. Went to Tiffany and other jewelers and found it astonishing how much they overprice their jewelry. I worked with the dad and one of his sons and granddaughter. All so intelligent, pleasant and honest.", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2woaFNWTCzwkzT9PRkUQxg", "review_id": "QXO4e7rWW8yVdL4JRPvr_Q", "text": "I recently purchased a engagement ring & weddings bands from Trish @ Burland, and I cannot begin to describe how amazing my experience has been. The ring & bands were custom made, and Trish was always extremely helpful & bent backwards to make sure everything was perfect. I will never go anywhere else... We love Burland!", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ImEG1MdS1_e0023847dGSA", "review_id": "DlQmWttq5I8BvoN4QENjZw", "text": "Such an amazing jewelry shop.  My fianc\u00e9 and I went to Shane Co and had a nice experience but we really wanted to support a local shop if we could. Not only did Burland search and find me the exact ring I wanted, they got us a BETTER quality Diamond for less money.  It's a sweet family that runs this business and I would recommend them to anyone!", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WswuDfnYpJ0uUs-21kmQuw", "review_id": "yWMgjWxVB-f6-Cs8Qg8_2g", "text": "If I could give them more stars I would! They went over and beyond to get my rings finished!! It's hard to find great customer service and great prices! They definitely have the whole package! I Love them! Excellent team! I cannot thank you enough Larry, Amanda, & Team!", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5n1JN4xclz0WrqN8HcdVIQ", "review_id": "IB1EBhINVMawZZmQSQQQCQ", "text": "I was a bit uncomfortable placing an order for such a big sum over the\ninternet without seeing the actual ring at first. However, I am very\npleased and relieved to see that I got exactly what I ordered. I called\nin yesterday to let your staff know how satisfied I was with the\nservice, and during the call they were very professional and\nappreciative. It has truly been a pleasure.", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SkPYsxtWp4Vbde7DRWFF4w", "review_id": "McarUeOSJsQEW_eM8_16pg", "text": "I purchased an engagement ring from Burland a few weeks back and could not be happier.  I worked with Helen and Mark and he was very patient in explaining the subtle differences between a number of diamonds in my price range, instead of just throwing a bunch of grades and numbers at you.  They had a nice selection of settings without being overwhelming and I was able to find the perfect ring for my fiancee.  \n\nAs a diamond novice, I found it difficult to compare apples to apples when looking at different jewelers, it came to down to knowing that Burland is a local, family run business that has been in the community a long time.  The three times I was there they seemed to have a steady stream of \"regulars\" coming in to shop or just to get their jewelry cleaned, which seemed reassuring as to my decision.\n\nMost importantly, the ring could not have been more perfect and my fiancee absolutely loves it.  We'll be back.", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rYw1FNSrpvt12aWHcN523Q", "review_id": "5h17081Uch0ZJAH2iCZhVQ", "text": "This place was amazing they seem to have a huge selection all I was doing was getting a ring resized there price was awesome and they are externally helpful and professional can't wait to get the ring back", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Tkyh2Xbt5w23MJzPcE4hqw", "review_id": "MRVtib-aOlexsaonRQnNuQ", "text": "Hidden gem! I found an awesome family owned and operated spot! Great staff on top of  the Awesome service! Great prices! I'll be back!", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o7As-ZENb6bnIVuiCGnLyg", "review_id": "SvG-2d7xsQyeU0ze0CJx8g", "text": "Awesome customer service! I had my wife's grandfathers ring repaired here and it was a job well done.  The ladies who helped me were over-the-top nice and even offered me a COLD bottled water as I waited for another quick fix.  I would reccomend this place for all jewelery repairs.  Great service and very fair pricing.", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Xgc32l1AXl3DdQz6We4lrw", "review_id": "ryTMH3aEL9nC_KjXiL7jpA", "text": "Fantastic customer service.  First of all, the place is kid- and dog-friendly....a huge bonus. When I came in, they cleaned and adjusted the prongs on an antique ring for free, sent me home with cleaners and polishing clothes (also free), gave my kids ring pops and helped my mom and I figure out what to do with an heirloom ring someday down the road when we decide to split up the stones.  All told, my mom bought a $10 cleaner - that's it - and we got treated like old friends.  No sales pitches, no pressure, nothing but genuine friendliness.  I will definitely go back here for all my jewelry needs.", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aFQWSsZE6DvzqcckaC6EmQ", "review_id": "hsbmZyrNGxxWg1ov1UBKXw", "text": "My husband chose Burland to get my engagement ring and he was so happy we we back to get his wedding ring as well. I would have so wanted to get my wedding band there as well, but I was on an unreasonably tight deadline and ended up finding one somewhere else. But Burland were the most friendly and generous and personalized service and this is where we will take all our repeat business. They are so kind and we feel like special customers. We even sent a wedding photo to them with our thank you! Thank you so much and I would advise anyone to go here - they will certainly help order in if they don't have something and their service is beyond anywhere else.", "business_id": "xaWje-dMVpAEQQMKv9556Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kR19tIpfp_OhwbTu6R8uWw", "review_id": "6XFqDa3Jm3KM2ITQJ367PQ", "text": "Initially I was not satisfied at all with the way Data Doctors had handled my situation.  My computer had a serious virus, and after dealing with Data Doctors, I threw in the towel and ended up just buying a new computer. In fact, I was unhappy enough to write a fairly negative review here on Yelp, giving them 1 star.   Fast forward 9 months and I get an email though Yelp from the Director of Operations at Data Doctors.  Seeing my negative review, he apologized and wanted to make the situation right.  Although I already had a new computer, I was interested in donating my old computer to charity, but still needed the viruses removed and the computer reformatted to remove all my personal information.  He made arrangements to have that taken care of at no cost to me, which I really appreciate.  Although it started out as a bad situation, in the long run I am glad to see that they take customer satisfaction seriously.", "business_id": "MTaaIqX7GJXdTPDDx4L90A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QfIh6gtujN_BX63voHu7Vg", "review_id": "rA5GkODE-Spky7pSP_SC8g", "text": "My work pc crashed last month and I took it to data doctors. They informed me of the costs and what would be involved in repairing it, and how long it would take. When I got the pc back, it was as good as new!!! they recovered all data and explained in detail what they would have to do while they had it. I also LOVE the radio show and their facebook page. Informative information!!!", "business_id": "MTaaIqX7GJXdTPDDx4L90A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UV6WkH0W-OC_OVEeN9GD3g", "review_id": "mHq-h9HGgpzFrgUQbYq73w", "text": "Data Doctors locations offer great service and their weekly radio show is amazingly helpful.  Then all the problems or issues they discuss are archived on the Data Doctors website to get help at any time. Every time I've used them as a resource they've been remarkably helpful.", "business_id": "MTaaIqX7GJXdTPDDx4L90A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rEJdG84WWHw3VCAwkdazzQ", "review_id": "8kIyurq90gpzPhYPMppnUg", "text": "Had an emergency issue with our retail store's POS system which made it unusable.  Understanding our predicament, Data Doctors got right on it and we had a new power supply installed and we were back up and running within 1 hour.  Couldn't be more satisfied.  Thank you DD!", "business_id": "MTaaIqX7GJXdTPDDx4L90A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iJpiEMAwV2fQutdch2uoEg", "review_id": "dHopabH-kNOx97ewuxbx8w", "text": "I called this morning because my USB hard drive is not being recognize by my computer. I asked what it would cost to repair it. I was told to come down and they'd take a look at it. I took the morning off of work and drove 45 mins to their shop on Camelback Rd. I showed up and they didn't even look at it. They said it would cost $200 for the inspection and up to $999 to repair it and they would have to send it to another place that has skilled people and the tools to repair something . \n\nThey could have told me that over the phone and I would have not taken the morning off and drove all the way out there. I was definitely misled today and it cost me time and money. Their name is deceptive also because they cannot repair or recover data. They send it to someone who can. They should be called Data Mailers, or Data Parcel Services. A**holes\n\nI found this program called Get Data Back, it costs $80, but I was able to recover all of the files I wanted from the USB drive. That sure beats $1199 these scoundrels wanted to charge me.", "business_id": "MTaaIqX7GJXdTPDDx4L90A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1vLXROPKnOz7TJnlPWrgWg", "review_id": "kfC0J-BCQngB1X6OqZzTqw", "text": "I would NOT reccomend taking your computer to Data Doctors! I hear there is a small privately owned computer shop on 24th St and indian School that gets great reviews. Data Doctors looked over my laptop for 20-30 mins in the store (20th/Camelback) and then the tech told me he would have to send it to the Tempe main lab for full assessment. $100 to take it in and figure out what the problem is. I got a call 3 days later from someone else stating they just recieved my laptop and were going to look at it the next morning, so apparently it takes them 3 days to send my laptop from downtown Phx to downtown Tempe. The next day I got a call saying they basically have no clue what the issue is but that they are going to reinstall windows and see if that takes care of the problem. That will cost me an additional $200 to reinstall windows!! At this point I feel like I am trapped because I have already spent $100 bucks and they have the computer. I reluctantly agree to basically pay $300 to have windows reinstalled in my 2 year old laptop. When will I get it back? How long could that possibly take, right? Well, 3-5 days he says. it will take 3-5 days to reinstall windows into my laptop and that is \"putting it ahead of 30 other computers for me.\" The guy is now acting like I should feel lucky that he is putting mine ahead of others because otherwise it could take 2 WEEKS?! 2 days later I get a call that it is done and seems to be working just fine. It will be back in the Phoenix store for me to pick up 2 1/2 days later...\nFinally, I get my computer back after 2 weeks and $300. Oh well, at least it is all fixed now, right? WRONG. Now my computer will not connect to my wireless network at home. So I call and talk to my wireless provider for 35 minutes trying this and that and she determines it is my computer that has a problem, not the service. I knew that because the other 4 laptops in the house work fine but I figured maybe it just needed to be reset-up or something. \nI called the Data Doctors store to ask them to help me over the phone with maybe a setting or two. The location I dropped it off at originally has NO RECORD of my laptop ever even coming thru that store and they refer me to call the Tempe lab. I call the Tempe lab and tell two different people my issue before someone decides to help me. They tap into my computer from the lab and look at a few things for 10 minutes and then tell me he thinks it is my wireless connection!! I explain that I have several other computers in the house and that I never had an issue with the wireless component until I got it back from them. He says he does not think it is the computer but I have to take it back to the store to have them try to connect it to their wireless network and go from there...but he does not think it is the computer itself. I have a brand new modem and router.\nWhat a bad experience that still is not over. \nI will never take my computers in to data doctors in the future and I would certainly not reccomend them to anyone else.", "business_id": "MTaaIqX7GJXdTPDDx4L90A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KXSh6vyO_tfXW0hYsbpDiA", "review_id": "nd4JVlVGAdiDd3mX54NWUQ", "text": "Too expensive and had my computer for over a month for a simple repair! Non-responsive staff. Horrible experience! U could find much better places for computer repairs....", "business_id": "MTaaIqX7GJXdTPDDx4L90A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZQXTsZ_XwCFMmawgnJeMhg", "review_id": "pKqSxAW_AuXAa9WsBu1AIA", "text": "I was having issues with my laptop turning on, some times it would and other times it wouldn't. They were unable to figure out the problem and advised me that my computer had several viruses. Which I found odd because I had someone else already do a virus scan and they found ZERO. Data Doctors wanted me to pay a ridiculous amount of money, on top of what I paid for them to figure out the problem (which they were unable to do)  and he said its very possible that I had 250 viruses on my computer. He stated that this other expensive scan would be able to find them and then if I pay even more money then they can get rid of them. My computer was not even worth the asking price of what they wanted to fix it. I then contacted a friend and I was referred to another shop that would look at it for free....although they couldn't figure out the issue either...they told me that I have absolutely ZERO viruses on my computer. The whole thing seemed so fishy.  DD also did not finish diagnosing my computer in the time I was promised and I  had to keep calling them. They didn't even start looking at it until I was on my way.", "business_id": "MTaaIqX7GJXdTPDDx4L90A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "e4TQFVfepzHf--hnBsjntg", "review_id": "u4dv2DNoAVuOGXW5StXgeA", "text": "Bah!  Below is my outdated review.  I hate Danny's. Do not come here.  I got my oil changed and they forgot to put a plate back on the bottom of my car.  I found out when I brought my car into the dealer for a repair.  They were like, uh, do you know part of your car is missing....  my friend also had a bad experience.  Over $200 for a crappy detail job.  Don't bother.\n\n\nWhat to say about Danny's...    It's a full service joint.  You can have your car washed, oil changed, tank filled all while relaxing in an air conditioned sitting area.  The prices are on the high side and it can be quite busy.    I'm still looking for a cheap place to get my car washed, but I do bring my car to Danny's for oil changes.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2006-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HWLC-qBcuFXJ0MkV8LSA-A", "review_id": "j8zTlNBbhkdM9V053-Ye8Q", "text": "\"Been there - done that\", with this discrepant racket.  Besides the mediocre wash jobs - the customer service, in a blatant word - SUCKS.  First, they threw out my clothes that were slated to be taken to the dry cleaners.  That car washing cost me nearly $300.  I boycotted the place after the owners claimed no responsiblity.  \n\nThen, in a desperate moment over a year later - I had an oil change and a wash just before leaving town on a Sunday morning road trip - nothing else was open.  I was told that the transmission fluid was low and it needed to be filled.  Halfway up the hill on I-17 North there was  pinkish crap blowing out of the tail pipe all over the back of the SUV and the idiot light on the dash indicated trouble.  The diagnosis given to me by the car repairman enroute was the transmission fluid had been over filled.  Nice.  Of course, Danny's Car Wash was not responsible.  I now done with them - figuring I got off lucky with the vehicle still in tact.  \n\nBut, you'd think I was from East Texas - the third time is really the charm.  The car was \"For Sale\" and I had painted this fact on the outside of the back windows in water soluble paint.  In my final heinous act - I ran it thru this car wash, calling attention to the windows to the incipient attendant.  He assured me it was \"No problem.  We'll get you all taken care of.\"  The car wash complete and not outside my realm of expectation.  It was rendered to me with remnants of paint still plainly on the windows and the attendent present shrugged his shoulders.  When I pressed the issue, he suggested I to speak to the manager.  The rudimentary attendant was no where to be found.  The manager appeared.  Cut to the chase - they didn't even try to reclean the windows.  In the final scene I was driving out of the lot with dirty windows and the entire outside staff flagrantly geering and laughing!   \n\nI know... sounds like the dumb chick in the horror film - but I think it's safe to say - that was the last time I left tracks in that driveway.  If I could deduct stars from this business, I'd give them MINUS - 5 stars.  There's my experience and opinion of Danny's Family Calamity Car Wash.\n  \nCheck out Quick n Clean on 16th Street and Colter - Fabulous!  Inexpensive.  Excellent customer service!", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "eZ4ISr7SJzLFSELjFUGhBQ", "review_id": "cNd1LbH0nzr5L8071P64SA", "text": "They just phone it in.  On top of that, they bother the heck out of you to spend more money there, and then they take so long to finish that you're in too big of a hurry to notice just what a lousy job they have actually done.\n\nThis review is especially for their Scottsdale location at Shea/Scottsdale Road, but it really applies to all of their locations as I have used many of them over the years.\n\nI lived in the Phoenix Area for more than 40 years before my current job took me to Southern California.  During that time I drove vintage cars and always wanted them to be looking nice.  In the mid-nineties, the car wash that I had frequented 2-3 times per week for years changed hands and the quality just fell apart.  I had noticed Danny's all over town, and decided to give them a try.\n\nThey were spectacular in those early years.  I got great service, everyone was friendly, and you didn't have those annoying \"how about a detail, oil change, upgrade to first class\" upselling as you drove up.  You chose, you paid, you hung out in a nice place while they really cleaned your car up nice.\n\nThen somebody got greedy...  At first, there was this attack of the upsell elves coming up to your car and asking you if you wanted to buy more stuff, sometimes two-to-three times.  I fended them off at first, but they became so persistent that I complained, and well, I got a bewildered \"it's our right to make money\" attitude from them, so I basically started looking elsewhere and just used them when I was desperate.\n\nCut to the present.  I came back this last weekend to visit family, and my volvo wagon was a mess.  Kid, dogs and busy wives lead to a critical mass where the car just needs to get washed once a month.  I had some time so I took it to Danny's which was close by.  Bought the \"Royal\" wash which set me back nearly 30 bux.  I was sure my car would be clean enough to build a satellite in when I got it out the other side.\n\nWell, after being chased around the exterior waiting area by bees for 45 minutes, I finally saw the attendant waving his rag at me that my car was done.  Or at least to their standards.\n\nBut not mine, oh heaven's no.  There was still bird poo on the roof.  When I pointed this out, the guy sheepishly griinned and made a half-hearted attempt to rub a few of them off with a rag.  When I scratched at a couple with my nail and they just came away, he just shrugged his shoulders.\n\nWe were in  a hurry at this point, so we just got in and sped off.  But wait, there's more.  While we were driving back to the house, we noticed that they hadn't vaccuumed around the inside of the car in any \"not so hard to reach\" areas like the center console or under the front of the seats.  I can sometimes forgive not getting in the nooks and crannies, but there was still TRASH in some of the places.  \n\nLooking around more, I noticed that the car's interior handn't really been \"protected\" with the goo they use -- the tops of the doors, the dash top, and that's about it.  The center armrest was filthy and definitely not clean, and the back seats were still dry as a bone.  I noticed that the workers there obsess over new cars and cars with lots of chrome.  As I was dodging the killer bees I watched in amazement as the chrome bumper of a very large Ford pickup was polished like the mirror of the Hubble Telescope.\n\nBut they are totally phoning in the work on the family car.  My 8-year-old Volvo is far from a beater, but it doesn't compare to some of the exotic French and Italian stuff I used to have.  I still feel it should get the same attention, especially at $30.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "GZdYbAOHpRJLZ8Eu0K2bTQ", "review_id": "0najV7ExYwqY6uOJE0iqHw", "text": "I have been several times just because it is convenient. Last time, I had two shirts stolen out of my backseat. I went in and told the manager. He acted like I was making it up. I paid to have my car detailed and spent almost $80.00, and it looked like I got the basic wash. They didn't even get all of the tar (my main reason for detailing) off of the guards. I will never go back. I would rather do it myself than be so mad that I wasted the money everytime I go to Danny's. Ok, the owner must be a complete idiot. He will have the guys for immigration in soon asking for green cards. Talk about a \"run for the border\". Taco Bell.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fM-blcJqCF90MQvk04aAdg", "review_id": "E9Z-H3dFEY_AnciNSMaHmg", "text": "Danny's always does a great job. Their staff is friendly and accommodating. Their lobby is so fun..some much stuff to look at and enjoy. My kids love the toys. My car every time looks great. Once you go there I promise you wont go anywhere else...cobblestone, weiss guys...don't waste your time.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "7Grm8QYIDirgYzUf69Lh-w", "text": "Okay, so it looks like this place is hit and miss and I have an idea why.........  because people have different expectations on this whole car wash thing.  So if you are super picky and have so many valuables in your car, why not just wash it yourself?  I mean, these people are sweating balls washing your car and you only paid 7.99-- good lord, I would barely clean the inside too if it was 117 degrees and I get a 50 cent tip from the a-hole in his mom's BMW.\n\nI hear people complain about Danny's in person not necessarily from YELP-- so this rant is for those that can't even voice their opinion on here.  But anyhow....\n\nMy car is WAY CLEANER when I leave than it was before I got there and that alone makes me hap-hap-happy. \n\nI also got paint balled recently and the cleaner I used messed my paint up pretty badly, Danny's fixed it for me for the bargain price of $79.99 (is this a bragain????) and they shampooed the carpets too.  I'm just happy the paint isn't forever ruined now.  I hate HS kids.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 26, "useful": 29, "cool": 18}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "Dwzioc_zobppIhtVYaIpzg", "text": "Sign at Danny's: $29.99 Oil Change and car wash included\nReceipt in my pocket: Full service oil change $29.99\n                                        Car Wash upgrade       $3.00\n                                        8 Qts Synthetic oil          $36.50\n                                        Special BMW filter          $10.00\n                                        Air filter                             $24.99\n                                        Grand freakin total         $111.24\n\nExpression on my face :(", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JRXRlaus7k2Mz3erUKnwyQ", "review_id": "0nO4i7zSkERQVaEHNaSmzA", "text": "If you could leave a 0 star review for Danny's, that's what they would get -  not even one.  Maybe it's my mistake for leaving my iPOD in the back of the car, in the gym back, in the zippered pocket and in the armband, but paying $20 for a car wash and losing a few hundred dollars in stolen property...\nThey did leave the earphones, though.  Lucky me.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VvxdfgbO-J5Ri9U_6bkT6w", "review_id": "0fRQB26uweEWt1SOHJbKUg", "text": "I wont get my oil changed there anymore. I went in for a car wash and added a reasonably priced oil change thinking it save some time instead of hitting a Jiffy Lube. After 25 minutes of looking at my car through the garage bay windows, out pops a mechanic with 2 fluid sample and my cabin filter.  WTF? I'm a former hot rodder  that owned 32 Ford, 70 Vette, Z28, 69 Camaro and 454 SS pickup. I drive a Acura now. I didn't ask him to yank out the cabin filter I just installed 4 months earlier, and I just had my tranny fluid changed. He offered to recycle the fluid and change the filter NO THANKS and back off the Hard Sell. During the 25 minuted of waiting I had to witness 2 other customers have to block similar offensive sales punches. Don't go there for anything but a wash. That's all they do well.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "LT3L8-tthzD0IakgXm81pw", "review_id": "Y2MJsv9QOc36aTyfkikjcg", "text": "Everytime I go to this place I wonder why.  Why do I pay for the VIP wash when they do no more than what you get for the basic?  I went this last weekend and my SUV literally went from vacuum to wash to interior in less than 10 minutes. \nYes, you'd think that would be a good thing.  But there were literally 3 cars ahead of mine in the row it was in.  This place is based on pushing cars through, NOT cleaning them.\n\nThey did nothing more than smear their cheap version of armor-all on the tires and wash the windows.  This is VIP?  What a joke.  I told the attendant (who actually spoke english!) to run it through again, this was pathetic, but he said, no I'll clean it, and he took a dirty rag out of the back of his shorts (he might as well have used his tighty-whities, they'd be cleaner) and started rubbing down the console and such.  \n\nYeah, that's what I want.  Danny, you should be ashamed to put your name on this joke of a car wash.  And I should be double ashamed to have run my car through this place repeatedly over the years.   What am I thinking?  I'm an idiot.  Never again.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 12, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "3DxChnvjUEzjwhIiyBry9Q", "text": "No shock at all on the numerous bad reviews for Danny's. I wish I would have read them before I took my car in. Why you ask? Here goes:\n\nThey stole my change (probably over 15 bucks).\nExterior was dripping with water and back was streaked with mud.\nThey wrote on the car window, \"basic wash\" and it did not come off after the wash.\nIf they vacuumed the interior I couldn't tell, I can tell you they didn't vacuum the floor mats, or the driver's side.\nThey didn't wipe down the interior; there was still dust exactly where I left it.\n\nNormally I would have back to complain, but after waiting over an hour I just wanted to get F out of there. Danny's should take some lessons from Los Olivos, they do a proper car wash.\n\n1 Star is generous.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "GnZWh25MyJD1d5FMKl3QmA", "review_id": "L4NKQ5ntvWLE4wAwoIyhEg", "text": "Convenience is about the best thing I can say about Danny's, as they are in a handy location for me and are quick. OK, the outside of my car generally looks pretty good after a wash here, but hey - it's a compact without any trim, so the average high school fundraiser car wash could achieve that... it's the inside job that always disappoints. I think they do only a cursory pass over the large surface areas inside, as the nooks, crannies, corners and edges never seem to get cleaned. Other than shining the tires, the \"Works\" wash gives the same results as the \"Basics\" wash - think twice before spending the extra bucks.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "NZSo7ge13ApPBT79N40ctA", "review_id": "1XG4QQWh2SO1ejALSa_LPw", "text": "Wife took our vehicle in today for a wash - said she was thinking of skipping it because it looked like rain.  Hindsight that was a BIG mistake.  Arrived evening - just after 5pm.  Paid for wash that was adequate at best.  They had the drivers door open on the vehicle when she walked out - pretty normal protocol.  She got in and drove home - only to realize the interior driver's side door latch was broken.  She had to power the window down to reach and release the exterior door.  I was jammed up so she drove straight back.  Spoke to manager - Martin Mejia.  He claimed the vehicle was like that when she arrived, which begs the response she provided 'your employees saw me get out of the vehicle - i would have had to roll the window down to do that'.  He was NOT interested in taking any responsibility and said they had looked all over for her - it was 5:20 and my wife and daughter were inside the waiting area and there was only ONE other customer in the building.  None of what he said was true and when my wife looked at the cashier - who had started to speak up - the manager stared her down.  My wife said 'are you going to coax her into lying now because she knows no one came to find us as you are saying'?  Here's the reality - and yeah i watched Columbo as a kid - was after hours, the cleaning guys on the cars were rockin and rollin, blowing over the windows with big damp rags, one of the rags wrapped around the interior plastic door trigger, and some tugged hard.  End of Story.  Now i get to see if there is any integrity in the corporate office.  I'm not optimistic.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4vSGcZyNfIuKYUP6z9Cbyg", "review_id": "XlbeErGuwmTzmPGnozzFtQ", "text": "Go to Lindstroms on Indian School!!!!!!!!\n\nIts been 3 or 4 weeks since I last washed my car, so I took it to Danny's yesterday because the location was more convenient than Lindstroms - Trader Joes was on my to-do list.\n\nI had little mud splatters on one side of the car - somebody must have driven through a puddle while I was parked.  But I was getting the car washed for general reasons, not just because of the mud splatters, so I made the mistake of not looking closely after Danny and his Family were done washing.\n\nWhen I got back home, I noticed most of the little mud splatters were still there.  My first thought was \"sh%t, its paint and not mud\" but I scraped one with my finger and it came right off.  And there are water spots all over one window, coffee and dust in the cup holder, etc etc.\n\nSo now I need to go back and argue with a manager, or pay again at Lindstroms.  I think I will pay again and go to Lindstroms - I've been a big fan ever since they got raided by the Country's Worst Sheriff:)  You get raided by Sheriff Joe, you must be doing something right.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PChW70fcOcV4IYgiwomYqg", "review_id": "89uwuFakYL8fYqXmWnFq7g", "text": "I have been very happy with Danny's. They have in general done a wonderful job although I am horrified to read some of these other reviews. I have never experperienced these things. My change has always been left where it lay, except for the cupholder actually being clean. In fact I must have lost a $40 dollars in my car because when I returned to it, two twenties lay in my passenger seat. I was very happy. Yes they do try to add on things, You say no and you dont get charged. They have overlooked things like screwing my anntena back on. ( I didnt even know it could come off ). They have also not used the air freshener that I liked and payed for but these are little things and every business will make a mistake. They have always corrected it when I point it out. I would never leave expensive things in my car anyway that is asking for trouble and I will continue to give Danny's my business but I will keep an eye out in the future.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AVCBC2G5RjJM8tu_PebFPw", "review_id": "QRkgCt2Z9eK9OvwPse0hdw", "text": "Uhh should have listened to yelpers! My roommate said this place was good so I went this morning and now, I'm regretting it. My car is still dirty but now I have messed up tint on my back window! I have no idea how they managed to mess up factory tint but now every time I look out my review mirror it's a reminder of how terrible this place is. When I brought this to there attention a guy with gold teeth pretended like he all of a sudden didn't speak english! I didn't have the time to try and speak with anyone else but, if I ever go back it will be to complain. The car is dirty and I'm sad. Don't do it!", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0dgQa81w5it1PMpGpC_L0A", "review_id": "Wyg2_a8U8vBIO-GRfpb7Lg", "text": "Not bad.  Prices are fairly negotiable... especially for detail work, or more than one vehicle (the husband and I went at the same time).  They did a pretty good job cleaning up the interior of my toddler-invaded car.  Thank goodness... I thought those juice stains would be there forever!", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_4lqpCYCqOQzbB6xQGGhrQ", "review_id": "kYQ2QOuyajDJPO-OZVYZyg", "text": "I used to always take my car here years ago to get washed.  For the actual wash job, they still do a decent job at best.  I gave it two stars because the place has literally turned into a dive of a car wash place.  I get that car wash places aren't supposed to be fancy, but this place had a very nice interior, food, drinks, tons of stuff to do while you waited for your car.\n\nI took my car here a few months ago; upon walking in, i got the feeling like they were closing up shop.  I asked the lady at the counter why all the car accessories they had on the wall are gone?  She said they were remodeling..  I didn't buy it.   Nothing was there, nor had been for quite some time.  Their cushions that people could wait on were worn and tore up.  the good items they had for sale were all gone.  it now had the walmart or swapmart feeling.  \n\nSo I also got an oil change, and I always hate getting my oil changed there (yet do it) because they always try and sell you tons of stuff.   I now get my oil changed at Jiffy Lube.. quick and cheap.\n\nI will never go to this place again.  It used to be great, but not anymore.  I don't recommend it really unless you are desperate.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bcvhLHYRdcjo0MHmQnM7ZQ", "review_id": "HxXOp3SegbWKg_dVHyNnoQ", "text": "DIRTY CAR EVEN AFTER MOST EXPENSIVE CARWASH. \n\nThis has happened to me three times there now. Each time, I get a car wash/oil change with the most expensive wash. Each time they leave my cup-holders, parts of windshield, and inside of doors/dash DIRTY... even though I reminded them that I would like them cleaned. This last time, it really looked like they just vacuumed my car. Also, they are really too expensive for what you get. They also get mad/rude if you don't upgrade to all the things they offer you. The sales guy at the beginning got grouchy with me and literally stopped talking to me as soon as I said, \"No thank you\" to a filter change.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "BM6ZYILkd6vG2ZvBc_4ViQ", "text": "Going to them is evidence of my masochistic streak, I think. Or maybe I'm just a slow learner.\n\nIn the 15 years or so I've used them--and I by no means get car full-service car washes frequently-- I have needed to take my car back to them several times for various reasons, or I just didn't accept it when the drying guy raised his rag and said Mali-VOO or whatever I was driving at the time. They've left china pencil marks on windows (that they put there), streaks on the finish, ashtrays full, neglected entire swaths of dashboard surface,  They also -- while doing a costly pre-sale detail job for me --managed to buff some circular patterns in to the tailgate of an F150 that then wouldn't buff-out. \n\nSo I gave them one more chance this week, after having been away for 5 years. I bought the \"works\" wash.\n\nResult: Dust on the dash, streaks on the windows, some bird crap left on the trunk.\n\nCome on, guys. . . .  geez . . . . \n\nSo I'm going to try somewhere else. Getting my car washed there is too much work for me.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "XgIhw-aWaq_Fx3ZVQGjnuA", "review_id": "LrXsnYlO_a0bA96UIoLzxQ", "text": "Danny's Family Car Wash is a reminder of all that is wrong with this world.  \n\nThis is nothing less than a third world car wash with all the dirty water, inattentive labor and indifference that you would expect from people that really do not want to be there.\n\nLook Danny, here it is bro.  If you don't want to run a car wash, do something else.  If I was in your family, I would be the one that does not talk to you.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "THYIqfnLV54VZ_v2hCfq2Q", "review_id": "8s6siQWTTdl5vF18mFX5xQ", "text": "I must be lucky.   After reading the other reviews, I must have gotten a friendly face service or something.  Actually, when I go to full service car washes I place everything in my trunk.  I just returned from a trip to Palm Springs and the Volvo had a lot of brake dust on the wheels/rims which is atypical apparently for European cars.  I ordered the middle of the road wash as my interior was not too bad, the mats needed vacuuming and the windows needed to be wiped.  I asked the Dannys team member if they could get the grime off the rims and he took his finger to check and said yeah.   I walked in  and asked the sales clerk \"the drill\" as I never been to Danny's before and they told me where to wait.  The wash excellent, all of the rim/wheel grime was gone and the car smelled like cinammon rolls and the interior was very clean.  I'm not sure what people expect for $15 to $20 when it comes to service, but I guess I don't set my expectations too high.  The only thing I was not thrilled with was that I did get gas after and after driving out saw I was suppose to receive a cheaper price on the gas by about 20 cents per gallon.  I suppose I was suppose to inquire on that also, oh well.  I would try this place again, but I can't say I'm loyal only to Danny's by any means.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "HP2y8L8uK1cH4ioMFaLMjQ", "text": "Honestly I don't know why I still come here. Sometimes just out of convenience, I guess. I needed to fuel up and a car wash. Knowing they do both here and I had just been across the street, I drove over. \n\nDriving up to the pump I was approached my 2 different employees. There were 2 cars in front of me at the gas pumps in the car wash area. I waited my turn and pulled forward to the pump. The employees there were very friendly. I decided on \"The Works\" for $14.99 +$1 for my SUV and she gave me my invoice, which included my fuel. I went inside and paid, and saw they gave me a $2 \"Ladies Day\" discount. \nWhen you fuel up and get a wash you get at least a 10 cent/gallon discount. \n\nSitting inside for a while I waited. Knowing they weren't all that busy I moved outside to watch them work on my car. When I picked it up there were still bugs on my chrome brush guard and there was still some tar that even I was able to rub off with my finger. The windows were done pretty half ass. But at least the bird poop that had been on my car for way tooo long had washed off. \n\nThey are ok...but I think I will stick to Los Olivos on 3rd and McDowell.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "F6QsMoJdvtohlbnST-fDyQ", "review_id": "xTgp0TOds2V_UpMs4RpVvg", "text": "Went to Danny's today for a works wash $14.99. They do a very good job, but unless you tell them to vacuum the trunk they will not.  I love the way they wash and polish the car.  However, the selling factor is over the top. First a man  came up and tried to push an oil change on me. 2 times. Then another man tried to push carpet shampooing on me,(i so don't need it). Then there was the car detailing they were pushing,( Very over priced.)  I always ask for no air freshener,  however when i got in the car it was over whelming!!  That is why i don't want it. Good car washing but, very pushy on the extras.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PZ9FB1czAYXuxLH7eegBvQ", "review_id": "9MyNlhwFi11Um5W_HKnqZA", "text": "Danny's Car Wash has become synonymous for me with the words \"HELL NO!\"\n\nDanny's was a 5 star Car Wash 15 years ago! \nThis place use to really have the WOW FACTOR!\nI liked it so much I had my vehicle dolled up here as if it came out of the factory show room several times a week... Going to Danny's was a Friday ritual before going out on the town! With the friendliest customer service & a Job #1 attitude, I use to think how I can motivate people like this! I even went to different locations, because I thought maybe the people @ the highland location think I'm a repeat customer & are going the extra mile to keep me coming back!\n\nDanny's Family Carousel Car Wash is now all about the Up-sell! No Danny's Family Carousel Car Wash is now all about the Pressure Up-sell! \nI understand this is a business & there is a bottom line, but to pressure your customers to purchase more than they intend is not up-selling, it is unscrupulous!\nThey hit you full force the second you pull into the station! Instead of earning repeat business like they use to they are trying to up-sell you get the works, an oil change and windshield damage repair, and everything else they have to sell! When you decline all the extras they disappear as quickly as they showed up & everywhere else you get nothing but bad attitudes!  They try to rush you out of there as quickly as possible, to the point that they always miss something... I've left there several times in a rush to find the front end of my car still covered with bug marks!\n\nIn the past several years I've had countless bad experiences. \nSo bad that I go out of my way not to use a Danny's Family Car Wash!", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dY9F494R-TiyKlo824PNWw", "review_id": "9HF1ffLUwGiYSdau-EnpyA", "text": "I had been planning on getting a complete car detail, somewhere, and was still reading reviews on where to go, but needed a quick wash in the meantime, so I stopped by Dannys. The Dannys salesperson, Jorge, presented the complete detail package and although I explained I didn't have time to do it then the hard sale included \"we'll give you 3 free quick washes you can use 1 now, and come back for the detail when you have time. The price started high, then kept rapidly dropping and including more features the more I declined. Finally came down to the \"I give you good deal if you do it now, includes complete interior and exterior wash, engine clean, and more things just kept getting circled on the paperwork\". Out of exhaustion, sympathy for the people waiting in line behind me, vacuum people waiting ahead of me, and really needing the detail anyway, I gave in, signed the form, gave them my credit card, used my \"free\" quick wash and was on my way. (average job on the wash then, btw.) \nPart 2- \nFinally scheduled and went in for my detail. Upon arrival the \"greeter\" promptly looked in my window, read the damn \"need oil change\" service reminder that's been glaring at me for a few hundred miles, and suckered me in to that service too. (whatever- convenience to me). I explained I was there for my detail, They popped the hood, Jorge (again) said I he had given me a good deal but didn't I want the engine cleaned too? I tried to remind him he had included that in the deal, but apparently since he hadn't circled it, it wasn't really included. Jorge says \"I can't give that for free, you'd have to talk to the manager\". When I asked for the managers name, he seemed surprised that I would actually do it, so I did. The manager \"Alex\", was actually quite nice, gave me the engine detail, apologized and said he told Jorge to not push the sale so hard in the future. I was told 2.5- 3 hrs and I would get a call when it was done. So 4 hrs later, I call, find out it's done. Pay for the oil change, hunt down my car and someone w/ the keys. So-overall results, looked all bright and shiny at first, but they just gooped on extra armorall on my leather seats, still had finger smudges on the interior of the sun roof, white spots where the wax had not been rubbed off, small scratches that I'm pretty sure would have come out anywhere else. The kicker was on the inside of the windshield there were 2 spots where parking permits had left a residue (one with part of the paper liner still attached) and they didn't do ANYTHING to try to remove ANY of it. I drove away, again exhausted and vowing to write my first ever negative yelp review. Sorry for the long review, but I hope it helps someone save the time, money and energy. Good Luck!", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "i7pNnUNjmFHwcH0-VFZ7mw", "text": "Hey, now they seem to have guys hustling people at the gas station for washes. \n\nYesterday one raced out to tell me my fuel door was open, which he could somehow see from the opposite side of the car. I checked my mirror and could see he was full of . . . errr . . . mistaken. . . and waved and drove off. I saw a few other guys in red polo shirts on missions to get more people into the line for the wash using whatever means were necessary.\n\nNo thanks. Wash my car for free a few times to prove you know how to do it, then maybe I come back.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vg8btybuzPYsBtgzCqJhRQ", "review_id": "U2vBGJ239GXnFMOMAnfHPg", "text": "Bad wash as usual and NO customer service. Now they expect you to do what they can do in 30 seconds (change my new license plate number in their system) - now the customer has to go online and do it. Convenient yes - but never going back!!! The good news is they get you in and out quickly, the bad news is the quality of the wash leaves little to be desired and they beat you up for everything from windshield repair to oil changes to details and so on. After many years, I have had enough!!!", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xg4AdOGHFxJyWByFbG8stA", "review_id": "OVFwc-MGkNHY42MRO3tjhw", "text": "Excellent customer service. I really needed my oil changed in time for my trip the next day and even though the service center was official closed they let me in.\n\nGot my car in and out quickly, great experience!", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wNqwKWaRjClmcKsoJJRFow", "review_id": "uQrW3tezEUV2S8cLT0xnjQ", "text": "The perk of Danny's is the convenience. A car wash and oil and lube for $42 is great not to mention the time saved. However, they will try to upsell you to other services at EVERY turn so beware. The last time I had this many people trying to sell me stuff I didn't need was when I was in Egypt!\n\n$42 can easily turn into over $200. I got a car wash and oil change last week and I was first told that I had a crack in my windshield (which they could easliy replace-they later acknowledged that it was bird poop and not a crack); they also tried to upsell me on premium oil and after that air freshener (and possibly upgrade tire treatment but don't quote me on that).\n After they toook my vehicle to be washed, I got the call to the counter for the consultation where it was suggested that I would need to top off fluids and possibly flush my fuel injector (which I had had done a few months prior at my regular mechanic). I also notice on my receipt that there was a note that my air filter needed to be changed. This suggestion was made the last time I went to Danny's a year ago (which I subsequently had done with my regular mechanic). \n\nSo beware that they WILL try to upsell you and they are a bit aggressive and persistent but not unfriendly. They will ask you open ended questions about your vehicle servicing as a means to suggest services they can sell you.\n\nDon't get me wrong, Danny's is VERY convenient is good value if you stick to your guns and I will definitely use them again.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lyvI4akZ5_XQrp-06MVMlA", "review_id": "dHfYQ1co27VQ0Kyt7qLUhQ", "text": "I got the best, most thorough car wash at Danny's! Unlike some of the other chains, they did not try to high pressure me into upgrades. They dried out the door jams. And the windshield was streak free. I'll be back often.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9P8GiI48ikRCsRysTsbYBw", "review_id": "uumyrJRali7mr4VE_sWf6w", "text": "The car wash itself is ok, but the hard core up-selling of detailing & oil changes leaves me irritated & exhausted from saying \"no\" several times. I don't think I can go through it again, even tho I actually like the wash itself. Too bad.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u-IdKmC7u9AFlypEPi_16g", "review_id": "6_slyF_FcEIYxBpsG5HyRw", "text": "would not suggest you go here if you are on a tight budget i went to get just a basic wash done (exterior only) yea it turns out they require at least one special upgrade to go through so i did it because my lexus was really dirty from the dust storm and all the rain the previous day the car came out good cant complain there but come on just wanted to go in and out thats it wtf", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KK_2vxqNug1wQhVo22soQw", "review_id": "dVQp-1auS1USxV7PIgQUrQ", "text": "Visited them today to spruce up the Tacoma. Filled up the tank and chatted with the attendant, nice guy. Truck went through the wash. While in the drying line the guy that was supposed to be drying my truck spent more time flirting with his co-worker. He barely ran the rag around door jams. When they flagged me down, I walked around the truck. I asked if they were going to actually dry it  or was that extra?  Had to get them to finish washing the spots off. The windshield is still dirty. Had to remind them to put the antenna back on.   Could understand if they were busy,  but it was slow  This place is a joke. Wonder if the owners have any quality control in mind.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ovjDb5aqOPz_vQU4bTxhmA", "review_id": "GC-o6PdLKX_CLhvihFdp6A", "text": "I had a whole review written and then IE crashed and I lost it but essentially, here's the gist:\n\nDon't go to this joint. It used to be decent to good..more towards the good. Now you bring your car in dirty and it leaves dirtier after they've used dirty, damp towels to swish the dirt around.\n\nSave your money,. I'm not sure where to go unfortunately because I can't seem to find ANY decent car wash in the valley anymore, but I can tell you not to bother with any of the Danny's car washes in the valley.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KJo0cru2sBJyufnGkdHgHA", "review_id": "lmgnJhnRvEnhCKwQEnATuA", "text": "i came here the first time when i first moved to the Biltmore and was stoked i had one of these next to my place. \n\ni got the impression from the people that work there that I'm at a car dealership. lol they try and upsell you everything they can think of. NO SIR i just want my car washed. i needed up falling for it and ended up paying $100 to have my car detailed. and to be honest it wasn't worth. yes my car came out clean but not what i was expecting for dropping $100 bucks! they left water spots, they DID NOT vacuum my truck. i had to tell them to when i looked at my car, so just inspect your ride before you hand the dude a nice lil tip. there is a guy that works in the auto service department and he hooks me up whenever i want to get my car serviced and throughs in free car washes every time i go there, which i can't complain. but get it together guys! you have high end cars getting washed there day after day. you would think it would be a little better in a area like this.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kffxYQVQsEpF1DVlQlcGCg", "review_id": "2W_gI0_zxYM2s69ApmSmqQ", "text": "I have been to this location many times.  They do a very good job washing your car. However, the up sell is always over the top. They want to change your oil, detail your car, no matter what type of car wash you get they want to trump it.\nEnough with the up sell. Can i just get what i asked for???\nThey have good prices, it does not take too long, and i like what they do. \nBut, please stop alwasy trying to up sell me.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kp5HPnrXm1BHhpPMLTT7Ng", "review_id": "DEqok3M6XVBxNumbMen81Q", "text": "I had heard so many good things about this car wash, but I was disappointed. I drove away with waterspots and later noticed that the bird poop on my car hadn't been cleaned properly. Its partly my fault - I  should have checked, but when you're paying $23 for a car wash you should expect your car to be cleaned adequately.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fSLyFeOWXc1Th_yY1BMYfw", "review_id": "YBEFkUi4Y0zK2WAUlk7KuA", "text": "This place is cheesy, cheesy \"Daryl's O.K. used cars\" type of feel. They have about 67 sketchy characters trying to wash your car at once, and the end result is a car with water spots? I was very upset with how poorly they handled the simple task of washing my car. The worst part of the whole thing: THEY STOLE 6 QUARTERS I HAD IN MY CUP-HOLDER!! If you are a recently paroled felon, or person who has no hope for a decent shot at a career- get a job at Danny's on E Highland Ave. I tried this because my regular car wash is closed on Sundays.. I would recommend everyone go to Hot Shots on 16th street. The management there has some integrity requirements when they hire employees.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ydmF2KEbtiY0sSdppdyVTg", "review_id": "Iy-09Luo3tAymherYFBiUw", "text": "Employees are friendly and helpful since this was my first time here. However, I'm writing this review as I'm so bored after waiting for over an hour for my car to be washed and serviced. I will finish this when I get my car back!\n\nSo I just ended up going inside to check on my car, and it has been done for who knows how long. The guy who originally took my car said he would call me when it was done. Obviously that didn't happen since my car was finished and I was waiting for nothing. I read the other reviews while I waited, an they weren't very good. Hmm...I'm not swearing this place off some I live down the street, but I will definitely be more prepared. Remember: watch for your car, don't get huddled to fix scratches on your car, go on Tues, Wed, Thur for an oil change---you get a free wash.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pcGimq9iMjXXOXaNka_WzA", "review_id": "W8nr95-qIucyk3wbc2GGIg", "text": "Customer service inside was decent...the people outside though weren't as nice. After my car was washed, they let it roll in neutral nearly hitting a wall. Guess they didn't realize it's a manual transmission. So after some guy jumping in and slamming on the brakes, he took it to start drying it off. As he was driving it to the drying area, he started driving it hard.  After drying it off, another guy got in to park it. He was driving my car hard like a race car...just like the young man before him. I told him that I'd appreciate it if he didn't drive my car or any other customer's cars like that. He looked at me with a smirk and pretended like he didn't speak English. They obviously have no respect for other people's personal vehicles or opinions.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6zHRwS6D20XUaDQ5Qiueag", "review_id": "5L6hKspRVMb95Nub1cqrNw", "text": "I have been a customer for many years. I ALWAYS get the VIP carwash. The VIP carwash includes WASHING THE CAR, correct?  And the windows, and vacuuming the inside of the car? And cleaning off the door and window sills? \n\nThe last two times I have been at the Highland Avenue location I have had poor service. Today was (again) a poor experience. Even after specifically asking that they clean the bugs off the front end (assuming they would do the rest of car without being asked) I still had to ask (again) at the end to please wipe off the bugs.  Last time the car did not even looked like it had been washed.  Just the top/superficial dirt was removed. \n\nThe attitude of the workers is that they are doing me a big favour by wiping off my car - and I always tip when they are finished so it's not like I am being overly picky. Additionally - when you have three or four workers all speaking Spanish and all of them looking at me, snickering, pointing at the car and then looking at me, laughing and the young lady actually rolling her eyes; well being rude to the customer and not making me feel welcome when the car was not clean is inexcusable.\n\nIt was just after 8:45 this morning that I was there.  You were NOT busy - there was not a big line and you had plenty of workers in the finishing area.  Seems like 4 or 5 guys were quite happy to work on shining up a large white Humvee that was there for over 30 minutes while the (less than) 10 minutes spent on my Mariner was half-hearted and sloppy. The mirror inside was dirty and pushed all the way to one side - I thought the idea was to put the mirror back in an approximation of where it was when the customer gets back in? Both seats in front were moved and the passenger seat was wet. The center console area had not even been cursorily wiped, and the areas inside all the door and windows was filthy and looked to have never even been touched,.  This is the same sloppy work the last time I was there.\n\nI have had to ask a couple of times in the past to get the car wiped down better -- 18 dollars and I cannot even get a clean car? Lately there seems to be no one outside managing the lines or workers. I pull in -- no one bothers to look up or point me to the lane they want me in.  Someone else pulls up after me and they get waved into another lane and serviced before me. \n\nI specifically ask that the front end is wiped down and all the bugs are removed. The young man checking me in assures me this will be done and he writes a note on the window. I do not stand out there and watch every move they make - I assume the car will get vacuumed out and then sent through.\n\nSo today:\nFront end is filthy after wash and I have to ask AGAIN that they clean it\nRude and disrespectful employees laughing at me is not a good way to do business\nThe center console has not been wiped and still has dirt in it from when I pulled in. \nThe passenger seat is wet.\nThe inside of all the doors sills and windows sills are filthy and have not been touched at all\nThe water dripping down from the door seams and from around the back window streak up the finish by the time I pull across the street to Trader Joe's. I saw them happily blowing all the water out from the Humvee - I guess no one bothered to do mine.\n  \nI should not have to go back AGAIN and spend another 30-45 minutes waiting for them to wash it right. They should do it the first time without me having to ask specifically.  Especially for 18 dollars.\n\nI am extremely unhappy. I have tried to contact the management.  Let's see if anyone cares enough to email or call me back. Otherwise - do not go here. EVER.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HxMkDhc-nyZbt9KZHMZF9Q", "review_id": "J-I49TC4Yi4BGD0dwxSsgQ", "text": "It takes a long time, it is expensive and my car is STILL dirty--even though it wasn't actually that bad to begin with. \n\nThis has now happened three times, so I think I'm done with Danny's.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1Adv0rd8wsEAOruxWEwhFg", "review_id": "Br4q8wavch6wyqlIDxNTrQ", "text": "Called to make an appointment for a \"Complete\" car wash and was quoted a price.  When I arrived, the price doubled.  The salesman thought it was really funny.  The manager backed him.  I used to be a regular customer (four cars!) for many years.  Time to move onto another car wash company.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8Kd7vWEPLVt2XUimuVx4gg", "review_id": "N6e0_nZjNaIwos1cTkOTEA", "text": "I have to say I've always had pretty decent washes from this location, regardless of the other posts I have seen.  Detail service is overpriced for the attention of detail...but the washes are good to me.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uBp2Jmip2qXQ0iWHUDY9sQ", "review_id": "Q5WgwygRarT07R78Xfhvrw", "text": "They do a good job for a full service car wash but I hate all the upselling. I don't really care that you will sell me a full-on detailing for half the normal price because at $150 that's not all that much different than what I could pay elsewhere. \n\nOnce in a while I'm willing to come in and spend $20+ for a full service wash that not only gets the exterior, but also includes vacuuming and cleaning of the interior. But with all the high pressure sales I'm always reminded why I prefer to go to the self-serve places that only cost me between $5-7.\n\nI'll probably be back at some point, but definitely not on a regular basis.. and sorry dude, I'm not spending that much to have my car detailed.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HynpVB8jLFTtjajMkK181A", "review_id": "TNnKpSams4h1qAmQYu0P3A", "text": "I frequented this establishment years ago, however the quality began to lapse so I moved on. I picked up a groupon a few weeks ago to give them another try.  Well even at the discount it was not worth it.  The service is still lackluster, the quality of the work leaves much to be desired.  I won't be coming back anytime soon.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6zHRwS6D20XUaDQ5Qiueag", "review_id": "wh2PAmMxYUQ8yopHUpq3-w", "text": "I reviewed these idiots back in July and filed a Better Business Bureau complaint against them.  \n\nThe empty platitudes from Heather at Danny's corporate that they do a great job for a good price ... Really?  20+ dollars for a VIP wash and the back is not vacuumed, the windows are streaky, there are still bugs all over the grill and hood?  \n\nOffering me a \"free\" crappy carwash  or try and intimidate me when I point out the car is not clean is no offer at all.  I do not feel safe patronising this business at this location.  Maybe someone has had good service from another location but stay away from this one.\n\nI actually never expected to get a refund as these folks have over and over demonstrated they DO NOT CARE when you attempt to bring something to their attention. They have the worst customer service I think I have ever experienced anywhere and getting your car washed there is a complete waste of time and money.  They do a crappy job, and you may get items stolen from your car or something broken on your vehicle and they will say it's not their fault.\n\nLos Olivos Car Wash charges 20 dollars for a hand washed car that is immaculate and the staff is pleasant, friendly and honest. Go to Los Olivos and see for yourself.  You will never settle for the inferior work and service at Danny's ever again.\n\nI will post my most scathing review of this horrible business everywhere I can.  Someone will see it and Danny's will NOT get the business of another unsuspecting fool like me.\n\nRead the other reviews on this place.  It's stay away or you are throwing your money away plus you'll get intimidated or insulted for your trouble.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "QNw7luYOfIbuT2gPZPgNJQ", "review_id": "ay_0Vm3AHzCWUtYwQxJQFg", "text": "Bottom line, Danny's Family Carousel Car Wash is NOT worth your business... Save your time and money! Your car will not properly be tended to and the staff, especially the Management (Oscar and Martin) couldn't be anymore unprofessional or empathetic. If you care about actually having your car washed, this is NOT the place to go. I have been a faithful customer to this specific location for 3 years since moving into the Biltmore. I used to get my gas, oil-changes and vehicles washed here, but time and time again (chance after chance), my car was left to air dry, rims never cleaned or towel dried, forgotten about the air freshener, etc. I've even had to ask on multiple occasions to have the window writing wiped off before I drove off. It is clearly the most unorganized group of employees I have every witnessed at a car wash facility. I'm a reasonable guy, but when you see a vehicle that happens to be a newer make or model take Presidence over yours (even though you paid the same) it is NOT okay. An on-sight employee gave me Heather's (Danny's Daughter) number in the Corporate office, that I ended up leaving 3 messages for, requesting a call back to bring the latter to her attention. A week later, I received a call back from the receptionist saying that she is TOO busy to return my calls. A week after that call, a random number called my phone 602-694-2244 and a man, (Brian) informed me that Danny does not want my business anymore. I was appalled and tad confused... Brian had no knowledge of my ongoing experiences. I am to this moment embarrassed for him that he would even be instructed to make such a ridiculous  call. This is a lot to read, but if it helps you to make a more informed decision and avoid some serious frustration, let alone having to get your car re-washed, then great! If anyone would like photos (clearly showing the facility, my vehicle,  and its neglect, please let me know). I also have a video showing a Mercedes that was hand washed after mine (the guys spent an extra 3 minutes and 23 seconds on a vehicle twice as small as mine.)  Regards, Chad B.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "kffxYQVQsEpF1DVlQlcGCg", "review_id": "9BTP_rwBcUFRKXDETcIbBw", "text": "I keep coming here in bits and pieces. I have to say they have really improved with their pushiness on service. It is much better than it used to be.\nThey are really doing a good job on the car washes again ,like they used to.\nIt is a great location and they do still give you one free after so many car washes.\nThey are charging a lot for gas these days I also noticed. \nThey have the little mini store inside full of items you really do not want but, you think you do. \nThey do still have that really great Salt Water fish tank, which is always a nice thing to see.\nI do like to have a clean ride for the holiday and they did really come through with that.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g6M4XGZXF5-cR63hlZcMCA", "review_id": "BVb6QwQ4AFrrXm5rpbkJKg", "text": "I went to Danny's this weekend to get an oil change and car wash and I paid for a VIP car wash.   After picking up my car I was disappointed that there was still dirt on my car floor.  I later noticed that money I had in my car for parking was missing.  I'm highly upset that I paid for these services, tipped the staff, and had my property stolen.  I've been going to Danny's on and off for years as they are close to my home but I will never frequent their establishment again.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JlCjjf4H8rs2_lkj7xWRZA", "review_id": "fjGHXqVO1tqrNk_MGdp9WA", "text": "This place is horrible. So, so horrible. Please don't get your car washed here! This is a quick and convenient car wash for me, and I am just so over it. I will make the hike to Los Olivos, because Danny's is just awful. They don't vacuum the back of the car, wipe off my door handles, wipe down the cup holders. Nothing. They mess with all of my seats, don't fix the door mats, then give me a dirty look when I don't tip them. What do they expect?", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "19sYN1VjVgBLAyMhuh3wvA", "review_id": "hpMs7YqQOTvjiQH-FWcBfg", "text": "Pre-purchased a wax for $89 with paperwork indicating full wax job, clay and etc.   I came back a month later to have car waxed, sales or detailing manager told me that I only bought to only have left side of door waxed and tried to sell me another wax which I already bought and clearly indicated on paperwork Finally, they realized i was aware of scheme and said would wax the entire car.   However, to find out an hour later , my car was not waxed but just sprayed with a liquid shine on certain area of car.    Because, my car was new and expensive, I didn't want to argue to have it done right and risk them harming my paint.  The next day, I waxed the car myself, which you can clearly teell the difference of car that has been waxed.   Don't pre-purchase services from this place and do not use them as they are dishonest!", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m7cQ0IDmsc7BdE4ApNNiKg", "review_id": "Okpalo_Z5K7gG2fwdSjpxQ", "text": "I've been buying gas, details and car washes at various Danny's for 7 years while putting up with their never ending requests to fix my windsheld every time I go in.  \n\nToday was the first time that I needed to ask for a raincheck car wash after getting one last Saturday right before the duststorm.\n\nApparently you have to go in 72 hours after your car wash, NOT get rained on within 72 hours, which effectively makes the guarantee useless. Its been impossible to get in all week.\n\nAfter all the money I've spent with them, which they clearly track via license plate, it was a big let down from a customer loyalty standpoint, enough to the point that I doubt I'll go back.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "KQ3FQR1AGZBT6zTma1KA4g", "review_id": "xAP89LHBHDR1AqK8s5tJeg", "text": "I've gone to this location before several times and was satisfied with customer service and how my car looked every time; however, today was different.  I went in to get a regular car wash and vacuum, but was talked into getting a full car detail.  Which in actuality I was fine with since my car was in need of some tlc.  When I asked how long it would take to be done I was told 45 minutes to an hour.  I paid the cashier at 2:28.  At 3:30 I started to get antsy and at 4:35 when my car still was not done I was so over it.  My car was finally done at 4:45.  The car looked great and they really put in work on it, but if you're going to tell a customer that a service will be done by a certain time it should be done by a certain time.  When I explained my issue to employees one said \"that sucks\" and the other said that they shouldn't have quoted that time, but there was no effort made to try to make up for my experience.  Not even an apology.  Even a little sympathy would have been nice.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "3FRzcb41y7LYr5yRMQSoqw", "review_id": "jO6fUUPpO1J--YpTRz-NmA", "text": "Groupon is running a package deal - $25 for three car washes. I was hesitant to purchase based on the reviews, but my curiosity got the best of me.\n\nUpon completion:\n- my car came back in one piece\n- no one stole anything\n- the car came back clean\n- got a free oil change\n- smells like fresh pine breeze (mmmm!)\n- service guys didn't have an attitude or try to upsell\n\nSo, I don't know if I just got lucky... or if everyone is a bit dramatic when it comes to their car washes. 4 stars and a repeat customer.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "GinRgrhnIheknMXQS-BkAQ", "review_id": "DTkez5HLZVIsrvAu23gh-A", "text": "I used to be a huge Danny's fan, but lately they have really gone downhill.  The quality of the washes have gone down but what is more concerning is the behavior of the workers in the carwash finish area.  The men whistle when an attractive woman exits the cashier building, they are screaming at each other (joking with each other) at the top of their lungs in spanish, and shout out the tip amount that the customer gives them in spanish (ex: uno, dos, nada).  Bad, bad stuff.....hope managemnt reads this and makes changes.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "muBo9B2OqQPFEN_wWfoKKw", "review_id": "I1rOMFtxVYCQCRei8CLhFw", "text": "I got to Danny's on HIghland at 9am on a Saturday in February 2013, and they were already super busy. If you are crunched for time don't go to Danny's. It's like going to Walmart: it's a time warp. \n\nI wanted  a wash and detail. I figured I'd spend about $50-$75. However, the salesman suggested I get my yellowed, hazy headlight housing cleaned up (which is desperately needed); exterior wash; wax; interior shampoo; and detailing both inside and out. He said that getting the works all at once would be more cost effective for everyone than paying for everything a la carte. According to their advertised pricing, that's accurate. Then he gave me a discount on this package. \n\nI then asked him how much this deal would cost me. He replied $250. My jaw hit the parking lot. Yikes! I'd gotten the same quote from TOYOTA for the same service sans headlights. I honestly figured Danny's would be cheaper since it's an assembly line and not a Toyota dealership. I was wrong. I guess customers are paying for convenience since Toyota told me I'd have to drop it off early in the morning for all dang day and come back late afternoon or evening for pick-up. That was without the headlights figure din. \n\nThen I asked how long it would take. The estimate was 3 hours. \"Well, choot,\" I thought. \"When will I ever get a full exterior & interior detail with headlight housing restoration?\" So, I did it. I broke down and signed away $250 for the works--which included, without my full blessing, cleaning under the hood. My car hadn't been cleaned in 17 months and it sure needed it. \n\nThe 3 hour estimate was accurate and I simply walked across the street to the shopping plaza to entertain myself with window shopping and an early lunch. When Danny's called my cell, I walked over and paid. Unfortunately, you can't leave a tip on the card and I had no cash for the attendant. I don't even know how many people worked on my car -or- if it was just one person hustling for the tip. ???????? \n\nMy only complaint is that the tree sap on my car never came off. In my experience, you have to use rubbing alcohol to get the crap off even though it is supposedly bad for your paint. I wish I had removed the sap myself BEFORE going to Danny's but, if you recall, I was only preparing for a simple wash and detail. I definitely got up-sold but my car needed it, and I consented, so I can't complain. My car looked and smelled so much better when I left. It's been 3 months and it still looks great.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mqELWLgzXtcQDCxY60Xkyg", "review_id": "H3IrQvhtAqVpUIyaUP-xBA", "text": "My car was neatly clean so I have to say overall I was impressed this time. I keep my faith in location because it is near my home. Though it is hit or miss sometimes. Lately I have to say they have been doing a much better job overall.\n\nPros:\nClean Car\nFast Service\nReasonable pricing\nThey offer student discounts\nHave a customer program for repeat customers\n\nCons:\nUpselling is out of control", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rAfSkkMbNA01tVkWNyslbQ", "review_id": "FBgC6f18eHdM6yQU147U1w", "text": "Major suck.\n\nI have been here 3 times with three separate vehicles. I think \"Hey? Why not try again?\"\n\nEvery time I get my car washed here I feel like they always forget something: the very bottom of your front and rear bumpers, the water that dripped from your liftgate onto the bumper, anything on the windshield that isn't dust......\n\n\nI could go on and on, but my point is that they don't seem to care, they just want their tip and you leave. I feel bad so I tip, as it's hot and I sure as hell ain't doing the job.\n\nGo somewhere where your car actually comes out clean though.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9uEx4uWPeQS9d_rz54D-kw", "review_id": "JqifHvAugbqHbTbqLVVv9Q", "text": "If you never trusted a review today I share my opinion of my disappointing visit,well today I must say this place DIDN'T do right be me. I feel if your paying 79.00 for detail. Detail it,  you spent more energy selling me the sh#*,then detail the sh#* out if it. they have enough men there. Why so sloppy. I swear my lazy azz could have done better. I took it back pointed out the obvious,still no satisfaction. Don't waste your time here for a detail. This place dont know the  meaning of that word. Get your wash and move on.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "pFtg8G9qOhMvShbEkFJ9Sg", "text": "It's my own fault for coming back to this raper. \n\nTypical story, went in for an oil change/car wash after recently having my car at a mechanics who assured me all my fluids were good. I could barely understand the mumbler that told me I needed brake fluid, transmission fluid, air filter, and some other filter. No thanks. Just the oil.\n\nHe came back with a bill for $98?? He charged me for gas. I didn't get gas. It took 20 minutes to get it sorted out. I was there almost two hours. Car wasn't clean. (Do they really vacuum?!!!)\n\nWill I ever learn?", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8SL2Wj7oey5WNEKiquXlig", "review_id": "S7uY0JCPv7AJhFdtlYmMnQ", "text": "This is one of those places you want to give negative stars to--that's really all you need to glean from this review. \n\nAre you a lady who hasn't had her fill of being talked down to or hit on by sleazy dudes today? Do you need an oil change but really can't be bothered to find out how much it will cost? Do you like overpaying for a carwash whose end result you could have paid $3 at Clean Freak to achieve? Well, sounds like you want to go to visit the total clowns at Danny's. \n\nI went here once about a year ago for an oil change and car wash. It took over an hour and I was really annoyed by the clumsy, gross flirting from the guy and that he forgot to give me the free car wash that came with it and how long it took them to give it to me when I pointed out that I was owed one. Don't make my mistake and go back because they happened to by close to your work and open when all other options were closed and you really need an oil change. \n\nFirst, I pulled up and waited five minutes for someone to make eye contact so I can figure out what bay to pull up to for an oil change. Seriously, if I'm not supposed to pull up to where the signs say OIL CHANGE to get one then get a sign to tell me where else to go to arrange this. Finally, I'm approached by some guy who stared at my cleavage the whole time he gave me the runaround of what costs what. Oh, you want me to pay $10 so that you CHECK--not act upon--the fluid levels in my car and check the tire pressure? Is this ridiculous upcharge only for ladies who you assume to be total dummies or are you an equal opportunity rip-off artist? \n\nAfter about five minutes of conversation, I still have no idea what an oil change costs there, only what extra fees they'd like to charge me for stuff that should be free and I'm pretty sure the employee doesn't either because he wants to be paid under the table. He told me he'd do a full service oil change if I just left $20 in the car. Like, don't exchange money with him out in the open, but leave it in the car, like he's an oil change hooker and I'm the john. I'm assuming your employer isn't keen on you not paying taxes, dude, but thanks for the offer?\n\nI never followed up with these guys to figure out why the employee would tell me that it's $31.95 if I pay inside and $20 if I pay him by just leaving money in the car because I'd rather just stay away from these guys. I got in the car and closed the door on the employee while he was still trying to give me the hard sell because he wouldn't take no for an answer, which is every woman's dream, isn't it?\n\nOh, and the car wash I got last year with the oil change sucked, too. There's nothing to make a girl feel more self conscious about her reliable yet boring Toyota like watching her car get ignored and left with water spots drying on it while all the guys working gather around to take pictures of themselves cleaning a Lamborghini.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u-M4jMYKXsj-l1BYdyNpRQ", "review_id": "5GQ7PrXGgNYY1HkXJ1i-Ow", "text": "I'm a fan of Danny's Car Wash. I use to get 50% off of car washes being that I was an ASU employee, but apparently the corporate deal for all businesses ended in 2012. I don't usually get a car wash unless I'm getting a deal so don't forget to check the websites for $4 off coupons. They do a good job, except if you want your trunk vacuum, you have to tell them or pop the trunk so they get the message. My car is always cleaned perfectly and the service is fast. Definitely we keep coming here especially since it's less than a mile from my house. The only thing that I hate is that they always try to sell you gas, an oil change or some detailing. Just say no and they usually leave you alone.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "q_EnzoEIHLqmsGIQMIuyjQ", "review_id": "ZVWfm7F4zrEJ2myWOWCzDw", "text": "Very scary and shady vibe. As a woman, I will never come back here. A lot of standing around and staring at customers.  I felt extremely uncomfortable.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9ATHS9aF-O8aOU6g-P1X9g", "review_id": "8uclWFAERs95Zi0nken1CQ", "text": "Let me add on to the pile of bad reviews. \nFirst they need to back off on the up selling and the outrageous prices. 25 bucks for a 12 dollar air filter that is still mostly white? They try to sucker the uneducated with their \"ill cut you a deal and do it for $xx.\" No thanks. Car was poorly cleaned and vacuum job was miserable. Only nice part was that my trip was quick and the inside of the building is AC controlled.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "m-lrH3M5J8f6sEXPSWZHpw", "review_id": "cC-NryLGskUJWS4cyoJSAA", "text": "Be sure to ask if your car is ready yet. They forget to announce it sometimes and leave you in the lobby waiting for Christmas.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vasuI9BKySSCk8Ks21Zx6g", "review_id": "BQFus3kJOve0T7LTus_-NA", "text": "BEWARE!  Had a full detail done inside and out. Then go back about a month later for just a wash. The guy was annoyed that I wouldn't buy extra services (even though I explained it was all done the previous month) \n\nLeft my car, went in to pay and wait on other side for my car. Since my car was second in line for the wash I thought it strange that I had seen a minimum of eight cars come out and mine not one of them. \n\nI walk back to the beginning to see what they did with my car and sure thing there were another four cars in front of it! \n\nThey must have had to do a lot of car jockeying to get it behind the next dozen or so that came in after me.\n\nWhen brought to their attention they totally don't care or listen to what is going on. Very defensive and unbelieving this could ever happen. \n\nAs we all know (should know) what goes around comes around and Karma will get you every time. \n\nThey made the headlines tonight.  They are being served warrants for search and arrest of many with the business by the FEDS. \n\nGOT TO LOVE IT !!!!!!!", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3ZZ6RqfAbjO-a_2Ulb5KGQ", "review_id": "PgNDqk893LveDhf5Rs-REQ", "text": "I have always had a pretty good experience at Danny's. They are a pretty well-oiled machine. I was a little nervous after the raid that things would have changed but it wasn't bad! I was in and out in 10minutes. I liked that I was able to tip the guys that actually worked on my car. My only recommendation is to be patient, Danny's probably had to turn over their entire workforce so it might take some time for them to get up to speed!", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HlXvdA8kvZFD7dPjZ0zMXQ", "review_id": "yT-l8xVo-gwgPiWL6VW8PA", "text": "This new group of employees doing the drying might have all the proper paperwork but they don't have professionalism! 1 guy seems to be the loud mouth ring leader, even refused to help another employee asking for assistance cause \"it's his cousin and he can say that\". That vehicle had to be run through the car wash because it waited too long.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "w9yneCFjacLCEEeG8ET5lw", "review_id": "IO3oZX3OMI39wttidJShug", "text": "I will never be going back.  Its too bad, years ago this was a pretty good place.  recently I got a Groupon 3-pack. 2 of 3 times, my car was not cleaned well.  There were spots and when I pointed it out, the guy told me it was because I didn't add on the wax!!! \n\nThe 3rd trip was the kicker...i decided to add wax just to see whether they actually cleaned the car.  It took about 40-50 minutes(!), didn't look like they had done anything different... And when I got home, I realized they had stolen my iPod from my car!!!  On a previous trip, they stole my husbands phone charger.\n\nDO NOT GO HERE! They will rob you and then give you back a dirty car!", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gb2JIM7M2mj7thEjdbfksA", "review_id": "yGJaLEYfbki_lTiirkIdvA", "text": "This place is so slow. I got the express wash at 11am on a weekday and waited 40+ minutes for my car to be done. Wtf. \n\nOh and now you must need a face or neck tattoo to work here. I didn't know if they were washing/drying my car, or figuring out how to steal it later. \n\nI'm not coming back here. It's not worth $5 to waste almost 45 minutes of my lunch hour.\n\n----\nI just got back to work from the place, and I noticed that 1/2 of my change/quarter pouch and all of my gum was gone. What the hell. My $5 car wash just became a $15 car wash. I called and complained, but what is it going to accomplish. Never again. I'm over this place.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kfFQNy1SgQPF67fZ4I-qaA", "review_id": "w6rTRWaf_wDq4p3RL_7LQQ", "text": "There is definitely a reason why this place gets such bad reviews. I thought it would be quick and convenient to stop in for an oil change. They up sold me on the more expensive fluid topper and \"free\" car wash for $35. After finally getting my car I sat down to drive off and I see is a completely dirty floor mat on the driver side. I pointed it out to the guy that gave me my keys and he said \"yeah that's still dirty, should I take it back and have it redone?\" Uh, yes, please. My windshield is still dirty on the inside and out, and the back windshield has water spots all over it! \n\nI'm tempted to take it to Jiffy Lube to have them check the fluids to see if they even topped them off. There was an attitude of less than mediocre at this place.  Unfortunately, I don't care how close you are to my house, Danny's, I won't be back.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ILQz-GzSW60oyTJWBYnYuQ", "review_id": "U2lWbdCjLg8yetu2ML5h3w", "text": "Arrived there at 3:48PM today.  Had the VIP done with some detailing and was told it should take around 45 minutes.  Left there at 5:52PM.  They did a good job with the actual cleaning of the vehicle but being grossly mislead on the turn around time was inexcusable and enough to prevent me from coming back or recommending the company to anyone.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3HsrF1rLU5k_OmWFzqWtCg", "review_id": "WmRvy_UwgNSETAVFosT5xw", "text": "I should have read the reviews Before taking in because they totally Suck!! It's about as clean on the outside as a drive thru car wash and as far as the inside is concerned, well they did not even touch the middle console and they barely got the dust of the dash.  \nNow as for those gnat like windshield guys , if I say no then listen to me and if you don't then I should be able to spray you with the liquid of my choice like a cat. \nI'm over this place. Never Again!!", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ikzyZTdFumUndn9Ch8aBzg", "review_id": "ZZ5L_OTP5it-XxtnWqIAtQ", "text": "Seriously Danny's. I just left, you washed my car just fine but why in the world can you not open the back hatch and vacuum!  This is the second time it's happened. Shame on me for going back. I will be calling management to complain as well. This is crazy that you have to inspect everything before you leave. \nI'd rather go to Francis and Sons on 7th St even though it takes twice as long. As least I know everything will be cleaned", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QInj9uyVJtIrgZu_IL-3dw", "review_id": "oP7z8rWI8NWUtJw-2GkzDw", "text": "The second I saw the guy eying my windshield I regretted my decision to go here. Before he could say anything, I nicely said \"Hi - I don't need that fixed, Thanks!\" and then he waited for me by the door to argue with me about it. Not helping your cause dude. \n\nThese guys are also the \"up-selling KINGS.\" No thank you, I am not going to pay you $49.99 for a filter I can get at Auto Zone for $15. And that was only ONE of at least seven things they tried to up-sell me on. I am guessing I was also being quoted special \"dumb girl\" pricing.\n\nI finally get my car back, get inside and leave. When I got back to work I realized that my floor mats were actually DIRTIER than when I brought it in and they barely wiped anything down. There was a screw laying there from where they took my cabin filter out to try and up-sell me, so they didn't even put it back in right. The vacuum job was shabby at best and my windows were still dirty. There are water spots everywhere.\n\nNow, I actually feel the need to take my car somewhere else to be checked to make sure they actually changed the oil. Needless to say, I won't be returning to this Danny's, or any Danny's for that matter. They have really gone downhill over the last few years.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 8, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "k4-6lakq7t3kCgbvPxcuvg", "review_id": "3dwbsGRns68uAwWMmApvWg", "text": "My husband took my car here for a basic full service oil change for $32.99, but apparently that doesn't include the oil (an extra $3) or a filter (an extra $5) so really a full service oil change is 40.99 if you want oil and an oil filter included in that oil change.  For that price I could have gone to a real lube joint and gotten good, synthetic stuff.\n\nOh, and the Works Car Wash didn't include vacuuming out the handful of crushed pretzels that my toddler had deposited in the door handle of the backseat.  How on Earth did their employees miss that??  Or maybe vacuuming out ALL of the stuff in the car is extra?  Yep, that must be it.  My husband just wasn't approached by the standard pushy employee selling the 'extra' service of having ALL of the debris and crumbs vacuumed out of the car...\n\nI think we're done with Danny's.  The pushy upsell and then overpriced, crappy results seems to be a recurring theme with them.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YBqxxkcKNLuEEpwMynXFWA", "review_id": "ukPx8LyWiTWfKJcrSl_Nwg", "text": "I paid $20 for a crappy car wash. When I went to get in my car, the floor mats still had leaves on them, I paid extra to wipe down the doors and inside of the car and there were still marks all over the back trunk area from my dogs. The windows weren't wiped down because the writing from the type of wash I was getting was still completely legible and lastly, the back window was still covered with nose marks. I definitely won't be going back.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BfvtdWxeikpbf955RqvpvA", "review_id": "ma7DiTNiIREclvjRXm5JNw", "text": "Decent wash, sloppy dry. They had my car for 1hr 40min and still did not manage to find time to dry the car nor finish wiping down the inside. I don't know if they don't have enough employees or the employees they do have just don't care but, they took my money and delivered a piss poor product and did so in an extremely lengthy fashion. Will not be returning to this rip off spot again.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lOvgjEkecLfVJwJriEjt2w", "review_id": "4ekeqaCtngl6L84k4GTgww", "text": "Negative experience overall. The place made me feel uncomfortable. I brought my new pre-owned baby (a 2012 bright red VW) to get her first wash here, thinking it was the ultimate deluxe treatment. I was so wrong. I didn't count exactly, but from start to finish I think there were 6 people who drove my car, and they didn't drive it with care or regard, and their clothes seemed dirty. They were tapping the brakes too hard and making me uncomfortable just watching them drive it. \n\nWhen you drive up, it is entirely unclear where to go. As a first-timer, I had no clue. A lazy guy in a Danny's uniform pointed for us to get in one lane, and then pointed to another lane, which was confusing. Then he came to the window and tried to upsell us on getting our car detailed and buffed, saying it would \"return it to new\". Buddy, it's a new car - it was washed a month ago at the dealership. When my husband politely said no, he seemed mad. We chose the VIP wash for $20 and from there it was a waiting game until our car was in the front of the giant blob that they call a line. In my opinion, it took a long time. I took my shopping bag inside with me, thank goodness I did because apparently there's been a lot of robberies there. \n\nAfter a short time through the tunnel and a half-assed rubdown from about 5 different thug-looking guys, the car was \"done\". Yes, the bird poop was off the windshield, but the ultimate telltale sign was there was still a  Starbucks straw wrapper in the front console that they didn't even touch. The interior detailing promised in the \"VIP Wash\" was a joke.\n\nI'm highly disappointed. My car seemed worse off than it did when it went in. Next time I will go to Los Olivos. Even a Clean Freak $3 wash would be far superior to the yuckiness we experienced here.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZyEhRAkIsq6wt2niPIrv_A", "review_id": "UeDCUgeDoyxH10y7_7x0Ew", "text": "STAY AWAY FROM THESE RIP-OFF ARTIST.  I moved here within the last year and don't know many mechanics in town.  I have always relayed on my brother who is a mechanic at Mazda to service my Mazda for me.  Before moving here my brother did complete check of my car including changing the transmission fluid at 65,000 miles.  I have taken my car to several places to get the oil changed.  Today I needed to have it done again and thought I would go at lunch by work.  I went online and visited their website and even printed a coupon for a complete oil change for $28.99. No hidden cost or shop fees the coupon said.  When I arrived my car was put in line for service. Approximately 45 minutes later a tech can in to tell me that my transmission fluid need to be changed or it was going to burn up.  When I told him I had it done at 65,000 mile at Mazda, the car only has 79,000 miles now, he said that they lied to me and I should go back and get my money back.  Now who should I believe, my brother of 51 years or this 23 year old kid I just met.  I told him that I would take care of the problem myself and he said again, \"it better be soon, this car might not make it much longer.\"  When I went to pay expecting my bill to be around $30.00 with tax but was informed that it was $35.48.  When I asked the cashier why, she told me that the oil filter is not included in the oil change.  Who does a oil change without changing the filter?  I asked to speak with the manager he was not available.  When I told the tech that I would just pay the bill and not come here again and YELP their business, he said \"DO WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO.\"  So buyer beware of this place, they will rip you off when ever they can.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LZzahap_ucUZOsPa_WYz7w", "review_id": "BRLC6pL8Xgout4hTLTXvww", "text": "The worts place for service on your car they stole my wallet even though was hidden in the glove compartment. They hired criminals and illegals    to work for them I will suggest to never go to there isn't safe", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "B0OBZi3Yh3WuwmWeCZf-sw", "review_id": "2MfUSx2XjyxJpO-Lrl6t2g", "text": "Here is what I can legally say:\n\nMy brand new truck went in with flawless factory chrome wheels.  My brand new truck came out with a chunk taken out of the factory chrome wheels.\n\nAlso, they didn't dry the thing - I had the attendant come back twice to dry it but gave up with water spots on my car.\n\nThe manager, Andy, will most likely raise his voice to you and deny responsibility for the damage you receive, if he treats you the way he treated me.\n\nI have been going to this car wash for years, and it has usually been nearly flawless.  Now the one time something bad happens for me there, they stand behind their \"flawless reputation\" and, in the words of their manager Andy, they are perfect and all the others who have said they damaged their vehicles are wrong... Strange.\n\nI am waiting for the general managers response.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hRkYFpJcidUBT0OT2gZPSA", "review_id": "oycRnGatLAfLQSB-O0Hghg", "text": "I went there less than an hour ago- they are lucky I didn't go to a manager. I'm sitting there waiting to be called, and after 45 minutes I went out to find my car. Turns out they never called me and had parked my car in the parking lot. Took too long to track down my keys, and then the guy follows over pretty much wanting the \"tip\". I look at my car and there's spots everywhere, the paint is scratched all over and it was obvious they hadn't bothered to get the soap off, vacuum properly, or even clean at all. Wiped my hand over the dash and came back with more dust than I had gone in with!!\n\n\nOverall, if I could give even less stars they would get it. Absolutely terrible!", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 7, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "45V7-1r79DEG0HbuaKYIlg", "review_id": "66BcteevAYgcZYyDkMuIUg", "text": "I used to frequent this location - I think I'm pretty much done.\n\nI guess now that the illegals who actually took pride in their work and had a spring in their step are gone, it truly is \"bottom of the barrel\" employment.\n\nLook, I have tattoos. I date men with tattoos and piercings. Some of the people I love the most in this world have significant alterations. However - creepy dude with the craptastic jailhouse tattoos covering a good portion of his face as one of the first employees I interact with? No thanks.\n\nEveryone looking miserable, as though they hate what they're doing and move at snail's pace to do it? No thanks.\n\nAnd I've seen the sign for years that there's an upcharge for \"large\" vehicles. And when I had the Infinity QX4 for many years, I was never charged. (I figured it was for Suburbans and Expeditions and the like.) Well, I now have a Nissan Rogue. Which is smaller than my QX4 was. And l was charged for the oversize vehicle.\n\nMediocre at best wash done by creepy people who take no pride in the job they do that I get overcharged for?\n\nNo thanks! I'm done.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4sYKmYcpPahSBDb25oI6mA", "review_id": "RibKB3R4ZYTqtrSzPDyZNA", "text": "After being raided several times by Arpaio's posse, apparently Arpaio started hooking them up with tent city work furlough workers. \n\nI made a huge mistake of getting my oil changed there. Halfway into the change I asked them if they replace the oil filter (I shouldn't have assumed), he said no, but he JUST MIGHT have a matching oil filter that he could install for $30 bucks. What? He then tries to upsell me on an air filter, saying oil filter and air filter costs $150, but for me he'd do it for $100. I have no doubt in my mind this guy was going to try and pocket the cash.\n\nAvoid this place like the plague.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aThkIdpPnim8OLES1WVvgA", "review_id": "TtysUEfL25WUCPgVnLyGqQ", "text": "Only reason I come here is because I get $5 off the total before 9am on Sunday. This recent experience, they forgot to clean the dashboard (dust, dust and more dust) and I almost drove off with the marker of my wash on my windshield?! Those are the two most important parts to clean after a car wash!!!!\n\nIf I didn't need to come here, I wouldn't. Plain and simple.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GQCvmBYtDzjrjncfMe9ZeQ", "review_id": "7bdpvmmmxcbUbS89i6IrnQ", "text": "Damnit! They did it to me again!  I drive in for a simple car wash and end up with more dings on my fenders than Armor All on my tires!  When I brought it up, they dragged nearly every employee on the premises over to my car to take a look. Then one by one they all got Idiot's Amnesia.  Even the bonehead who I watched drive my car up to the conveyor denied he was even in my car! \n\nAs I stood there pointing out the fresh scratches with the paint color that perfectly matched the jagged block wall of their drive path, they all went dumb!\n\nMy first experience with this type of senseless customer service at Danny's was a few years back. A manager was pulling my car up to the drying area at a high rate of speed, and I actually watched him sideswipe another vehicle with my car. When I confronted him, and pointed out the fresh patch of rubber rash on my fender from the hit, he denied it...and guess what? He suddenly got that exact same case of Danny's Family Carwash Idiot's Amnesia. Luckily for me I was able to get the rubber patch off so I didn't need to follow up. \n\nAfter a recent statewide bust for hiring illegal workers -- TWICE -- you'd figure these morons at Danny's would be a little more willing to curb their bad behaviors and be a lot more customer centric. \n\nWhen Danny's Dysfunctional Family Carwash starts offering body and fender repair services along with their mediocre car washes... customers beware!", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k1MDC1fbPDno9V9IJjqpgA", "review_id": "hIFYiZq29f1ba2Z9TWB2Gg", "text": "Terrible this will be their final chance, after an hour half they forgot to vacuum the back!! There was trash under the seats, windows had streaks . The exterior had dried water spots . R u kidding me ??!", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f1QUncwXc9zJooQsyh9F5Q", "review_id": "1IuhNXmG6Mpwv0dl8z8lEw", "text": "I have mixed feelings. I had a better experience than most reviewers.\n\nI also understand where the negative reviews are coming from. I planned to go in just to get a car wash. When I said all I wanted was a wash, they immediately tried to upsell me on getting an oil change and/or detail work. I said I just wanted a wash, and they replied that they could get me a really good deal to get detail work so I said I would consider it (especially since my car really could use it). Immediately they had someone else come by my window to talk about their detail specials. The prices they first quoted seemed pretty average, but eventually they did give me a very good deal for a wash, seats, floor, and mats.\n\nPros:\n*Great price\n*Free extras (they seemed to clean a lot more than I paid for, including virtually all the interior)\n*Thorough clean (they managed to get rid of many of the set-in stains).\n*Nothing stolen (they did move some items to the glove compartment but all there; I only say this because of the negative experiences of others)\n\nCons:\n*Long wait (2.5 hours)\n*A very small part of the material on the roof seemed to get detached as they were cleaning (probably rubbing the edges of the roof too fast)\n*Staff is very unprofessional so I understand what others are saying.  They left a cigarette and lighter in my car. A lot of the employees are all tatted up.  As soon as I went out to pick up my car, I heard A LOT of profanity.  They also seem to go full speed when driving other people's cars around so it doesn't surprise me that other people have seen dings and dents after taking their car here. \n\nOverall, I was happy with the work they did - very very clean. That being said, my car is old so I was willing to give Danny's a chance. I would never take a recently purchased car to this place for the reasons above and what others have said.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z1J2NKwfPBxWkg9CI8Hljw", "review_id": "ut_NBb5Lc7oC06Q7C4c9_Q", "text": "Won't be back...these guys stole all my Change out of my console...generally you expect random coins in the cup holders to be taken...but they went into a closed console and stole an entire change holder...don't give these guys your business!!!", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I87nEX-BmV300XSf3zpqVA", "review_id": "KuEolXTiyjZ11omfJzh4JQ", "text": "LAZY, UNPROFESSIONAL AND DOWNRIGHT RUDE. Three best words to explain what a horrific experience I had at this Danny's for the first (and most definitely last) time this last Tuesday. I had just gotten my car back from the shop and decided to get a full interior detail done. I live right off 16th and highland so it was a convenient choice. Well boy was I the fool to think 80 bucks would get me a somewhat decently clean car....to my shock it was actually WORSE then before I went in and wasted my money. They actually took a small contained coffee stain in the back seat and somehow spread the stain all over my cloth seats, w/ some of the stain moved onto the front passenger seat!! It was like they actually used the stain water to clean the entire car. There was a huge soap stain on the interior windshield, spilled sticky soda stains UNTOUCHED in the drink consul and on top of all of that, they soaped up my tires randomly (I didn't even buy an exterior wash) which irritated me as I pointed out to one idiot who remarked, \"oh it's to make them look shiny\" with an imbecile grin. HELLOO!!! Why not focus on the interior and actually get it done RIGHT?!? Utterly pathetic. I am still angry w/ myself for wasting my hard earned money to this joke of a business. I was so upset I took it back and the men who worked on my car the first time were all there and just stared at me with the rudest glares. Had the guy w/ the tattoos all over his head and face redo it, who actually did a little better. It's amazing this place is still in business let alone always so busy when I drive by, must be all new-timers about to be screwed out of their money...80 dollars down the drain, for a job my two year old daughter could have done better. The raids shouldn't have stopped with the illegals, should have arrested all of the LAZY WORKERS AND STAFF AS WELL!!", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OJGqUKrvQ3C_doL17NEw1Q", "review_id": "BCwzX78ReI8PlbWKCX-rQw", "text": "The treatment I endured here was so atrocious it made me activate a Yelp account. I initially came in for a prepaid interior exterior detail package that included a wax. Upon my arrival I agreed to a polish add on/upsell. After retrieving my vehicle  I quickly observed that no detailing had occurred whatsoever;  the inside was still dusty, dirty and there were water stains in my passenger seat. Something shampooing the seats and carpets would have easily removed. It was then that I realized that  what I had originally paid for was not done, only the upsell job. Even that was hard to confirm since they parked my black car across the street under a tree that left it with a coat of green pollen powder all over it. I asked for a manager, Danny, who offered me two free washes and to actually detail the car when I could make it back. I declined the courtesy washes and brought my vehicle back later in the week to be completed. This time when I picked up the car, it was under one of their carports in the detailing area. A staff member gave me my keys with the interior floors and seats wet to the touch. Why would you shut the doors to a car with no way for it to ventilate when the interior is still wet? The mats?  They were wet as well on top of each other locked in the trunk. Why not put them in a dryer? Again, this made no sense. Then, to top it off I noticed that both my Armor All and Meguiar detailing wipes as well as the Ozium I put UNDER my seat were missing. These items were not trash, they were barely used. There was still dirt debris and leaves under my driver seat but they had time to steal my car care products. What a joke! I again asked for a manager to voice my frustration and in return a towel boy came out asking do I still need help with my windows. I ended up just leaving in  utter disgust coupled with shock that places like this really exist. I have encouraged all of my friends, family and co-workers to never, ever give any Danny's location their business. I would implore you to do the same.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3K68mtLdTF8UHSvr1eGKrw", "review_id": "20ltIG_AIni-xDbk24XeOA", "text": "I've been here countless times and the service is always above par. A quality wash on a full size truck in under 30 min, for 20 bucks!", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Fj0U7VELpjOSC1t9H3B2-Q", "review_id": "iymwtViunQC_ul32d72UuQ", "text": "I've been going to Danny's for years. I would take one car, fill it up, get the Works wash and go back for the 2nd car, at least weekly. Have always been pleased with the finished product and thought it was a good value. The employees were top-notch; Friendly, efficient, had a passion for their jobs. \nIn the last 6-9 months there has been a dramatic change...zombies for employees, the service is very slow, crappy job on the cars. \nSorry Danny, you have lost a loyal, formerly happy customer. \nNow I need to find a new place!", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GEm4DUvXcV70wFgyevCd8g", "review_id": "0WWCBKZHtW-EPknKjsXaeQ", "text": "The best way to waste your money: 13$ and your car is just enough cleaned outside and not vacuumed inside at all. 1h waiting. Worst service ever!!!!", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7dXjA43XkOFH5WxxzT7rOw", "review_id": "6UymI8x4oKLKeqs3WD069Q", "text": "I'm so sad. this use to be my favorite car wash. Now it is like walking through a prison yard. The people that work there is why I will not be going back. it use to be the best , with the best car wash and service. I wish Sheriff Joe didn't get rid of all their employees and Danny obviously made a deal with Joe on hiring convicts for a tax break. I had scary men hitting on me while I walked in (that work there) and I mind tattoo people but wow. I also don't think my car was clean when I left. I will not be going back , after 10 years. Danny !! come on.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jeB19eimDxt6Nge-P6GIZw", "review_id": "5xMxZ13S25iHYLuKYzGVRQ", "text": "I went in a few weeks ago. I reached into the car when they were done and the cash in my ashtray had been stolen. This is funny only because I was going to give it to them anyway. When I told the Manager, he told me that it had been happening recently and that he would look into it. I never heard anything back. \n\nI went in again today and when I didn't tip as quickly as they had liked, the staff told me how rude I was for not tipping. \n\nCar wash is is mediocre on  a good day, but convenient location for me. Too bad the management can't manage the staff. It is a case of the inmates running the prison, if you know what I mean.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nAGcYc_nWVeyCFZIHgAxOA", "review_id": "3Xr35-VeAggCaUfXapDCcw", "text": "Yikes!  What happened to this place?  I haven't been to this location in a couple of years.  Its awful!  So sad that management let it go!  Maybe new owners? I remember I used to come here and shop for greeting cards while my car was being washed.  The card racks are all empty.  All the snack and candy bar boxes are empty, too. But no one has bothered to remove the empty boxes.  There's a few dusty old stuffed animals And just a few air fresheners for sale. They used to take pride in displaying their merchandise. Not anymore. Even the fish tank looks awful.\n\nI hope they did a good job with by oil change but I really have no way of knowing. My VIP wash was not worth the money. The inside was not vacuumed very well and their armor all is streaked and missing in places.\n\nThe entire visit was totally disappointing. But the worst part is that my glove box has clearly been rifled through. I keep my papers in a particular order with my sunglasses on top. When I went in the glove box to get my sunglasses everything was topsy-turvy and the sunglasses were on the bottom.  What reason would the staff have to rummage through my glove box?\n\nI wonder if all of the locations are experiencing a similar decline.  I will never return.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p70sf0XzZDvWZspzAi3sdA", "review_id": "hkS3ZwmoxLPt1n6suGX1OA", "text": "Very unprofessional and rude employees...I would not recommend coming here unless you want the most expensive car wash, an oil change, and your gas tank filled for $0.20/gallon more than Cobblestone Auto Spa. I politely cancelled my wash (due to the badgering for upgrades and oil change) and the woman did not remove the writing on my window, just wiped two streaks through it and made a few comments under her breath. They then asked me to park my truck across the street while I go inside and pay for the gas they pumped while we were talking, then I was asked to come find her outside and bring her the receipt. Even though this location is close it is far from convenient. ..two thumbs down.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jpbXg1yKBl4FurBi5ukseQ", "review_id": "A6AXYuvfuztrDRyUjP9hnQ", "text": "When will I learn my lesson? Since the \"raids\" the quality of the staff has gotten really horrible. Terribly aggressive greeters who are trying to upsell you so hard that it gets really uncomfortable. Also, at the end of the line, I'vehad so many things left undone and they expect me to just pull away. On a recent visit, I had the entire passenger side cleaned with a Armourall soaked rag! When I complained, the young woman just walked away to the gas station convenience store and came back with a bag of Funyuns-I'm not kidding! While they tried to remove the Armourall, all Funyun Jane did was shove those yellow circles in her pie hole. They had to run it through the wash again because it wouldn't come off. Needless to say, when waiting an hour to get your car cleaned is ridiculous. I complained to the manager. She shrugged it off. So done. So crappy. I'm off the carousel for good..", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XmpqbfSu9X7mjwJGUXTrAQ", "review_id": "0FueXfsP4UT3EbflrBRxAA", "text": "I love reading Yelp reviews, especially of places I go to all the time. This is no exception. You people are insane. I have an over-sized truck with big tires, a grill and all sorts of add-ons all over it, so I won't/can't take it through a car wash. I usually wash it myself. Takes me 2-3 hours or so to do everything (more if I'm feeling a bit OCD). It's exhausting. For $20, I can take it over to Danny's and someone will vacuum it out and some someone else will strain and stretch to hand wash it. Then, two other people will feverishly dry it, blow out every nook and cranny, wipe down all that extra junk I have all over my truck - a truck so wide it has three windshield wipers...try reaching every piece of THAT thing! Its exhausting watching them,  so I watch the rest of you. I see you all sitting there, checking your phone, looking bothered, or scrutinizing everything they're doing to your car. Then I see 1/2 of you NOT tip! Its a hard job and doesn't pay all that well. If it was super easy to clean your car, you'd do it yourself.  To the lady who's kid crunch pretzels into the door handle - sorry some guy washing 40+ cars a day didn't notice your kid hides stuff. They miss some stuff from time to time. Take a second to walk around it with the guy and ask him to do a few more things if it bothers you - BUT TIP!!! Example: I tip the vacuum guy $1-5, depending on how dirty it is and ASK them to do the back if it needs it, the guy who actually washing my truck gets another $5 because its huge and they usually need a ladder, and another $5 goes to the guys wiping it down. So my $20 car wash turns into a $33-35 hand wash. It takes 4 people 30-45 minutes to clean my truck, so that's 2+ man hours and I didn't have to do squat. Do yourself a big favor: 1. go to any other car wash and find that the final product is similar then price it out. 2. wash your car yourself and time how long it takes you and if you're as happy with the results (or if you no longer care about that one water spot.) 3. empty out your car of valuables before you ever turn the keys over to anyone...always...why tempt it? 4. If you know there's crushed pretzels in your door handle and you want them removed, point it out and tip the guy for taking care of that for you. Oh, and people with tattoos don't necessarily steal cars, Sheriff Joe can't give tax breaks to businesses for hiring convicts (but the Department of Labor can), and give people a break. If you pay $10 for a car wash, you deserve a $10 car wash...not the right to bitch and moan about a water spot. its not a car detail - those cost about $200+, just so you realize. No one ever tries to upsell me here. They're super nice every time I go in.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IeRq64oQqlP16TANzxYgBw", "review_id": "hYIwfKeRFk6mAAo2VyiCrA", "text": "The worst customer service you could ever imagine!  I read the reviews and still bought a groupon because they are so close by our home.   They refused to accept our groupon because their computers were allegedly down upgrading their groupon program.  Their cashier Tereasa  had plenty of attitude in telling us that there was no way possible to redeem our groupon, so we had to pay full retail price instead!  She wrote a messy note for us to walk out and get our car back from the line of cars being washed!  She did not have a phone number for her manager, so we had to just chalk this one up as another failed effort for consumers to use a groupon at Danny's.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ViTdjpPswk0qHp74K59HDw", "review_id": "YVXFXJymsL0fxhT_betGEg", "text": "They tried to sell me a $79 oil change. I had to call my dealership to verify the oil type. It wasn't what they told me. They super up sell products and then don't deliver the best quality. The \"$19.99 oil change and wash\" is actually $39.99. Don't be fooled. As it does not include the wash or amount of oil needed for a full change. Still not a bad price but the principle and sneaky sales tactics make this place sketch.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6qmmVb6wU790Bsd6X4FaBg", "review_id": "sV7eHSu5iUsYBnKArSKIyA", "text": "Terrible. Terrible. Terrible. Customer service was awful and my car wasn't even clean. Seriously, as I was driving away I noticed it hadn't even been wiped down inside. I would have driven back to complain, but was too upset by how I was treated by the men who were washing my car. Never going back. Ever.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pzXDsC8Kp8kjpOzYu3qkzw", "review_id": "1ZD6uyP97qCbfOYEiGb73Q", "text": "The worst car wash in town.  Please do not give them your business.  I have had two major issues the past two times I have visited, followed up with customer service afterward, only to be passed off with a generic response and no attempt at rescuing our business.  The first experience was a few years back - we bought a detailing package, they did a terrible job, and when I contacted them afterward, they basically said \"sorry, but there's nothing we can do about it\".  I didn't return until today as they had a coupon for an oil change & car wash online & I was in the area - I figured I would give them another chance.  I was overcharged for the services, the wash was very poor, and again I reached out with my feedback and received a very similar message from the exact same customer service rep from a few years back, stating basically \"sorry it was a bad experience, but hopefully next time we'll do a better job\".  I will NEVER return here - terrible customer service, terrible service, terrible signage (who knows where to go when you get to this place?) -- there are a ton of better options in the area, no need to give them a third chance (or first if you've never been).", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "j5lkQb6MjTWijcIqdGmykQ", "review_id": "YEhinJjTST6Mn5mEaO3nOA", "text": "Every time I have been to this location, the service is extremely slow and they seem unorganized. The last two times in particular, I've sat in my car almost ten minutes waiting for them to vacuum the car in front of me. And then when they finish, the car sits there several minutes before it's driven away to be washed. In not sure if this is just bad luck or what, but it feels like 3 cars go through for every one car in my lane.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RpC1jwOttGJcM5TIgscMTQ", "review_id": "55WMCpZtUVojanLQOqQwTg", "text": "I'm so over this place.  Without fail, it is an unpleasant experience.  The upselling is obnoxious and they a half-assed job.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aZTlrf2A0NFvit5f1FyzoA", "review_id": "ZbTYVia78p8os5mO-U3mUg", "text": "Will never be back and will tell everyone I know how terrible and unsafe this place is! Today at 2 pm, John at the beginning of the line took forever to get to me - checking in 3 other people who arrived after me.  Then he asks if I wand the floors and mats cleaned and I said yes if it was fast - I asked him 3 times and told him very clearly that it had to be done fast since I had another appointment.  \"Yes, yes, fast, I know\" is what he said.  50 minutes later I asked another guy to check on my car and he comes back to tell me it will be another 45 minutes!  That guy was really nice but I was now very late for another appointment.  I watched 3 of them gather at my car, stop work and just start talking.  I waited 7 minutes to see if they would start again and finally walked over to the car to see what was going on.  Those folks were very nice but then John walked up and told me that it was my fault because my carpets were so dirty and that he never made any promises to me.  I disagreed and did raise my voice, but never yelled, when I said, \"oh so this is my fault?\" He immediately took a step closer, got in my face screaming at me not to yell at him and that I \"disrespected\" him all while pointing his finger less than inch from my face. I told him, very quietly and very sternly to \"Walk away John, Walk away now\" and he just kept going, backing me up until another very nice worker stepped in and had to physically push him away from me. FYI, I am a woman and I was alone today.  I can't remember the nice guy's name as I was pretty shaken at this point but he had a black bow tie on and he was great, apologizing and trying to make it right.  I told him that at this point i didn't feel safe staying there and to just give me my car.  It took forever since their spin dryer for the mats wasn't working and I drove home with sopping wet mats in the back of my car and quite upset.  I'm still upset and am considering filing a report with the police.  There were dozens of witnesses and one customer even stopped to give me his business card telling me to share his info if I decided to file a report.  And as for the rest of it, there were spots all over my car, 2 windows not cleaned and more crap work.  The store was a trash heap - empty racks, dirty floor, etc.  Disgusting all the way around.  If you value your safety, stay away or don't dare complain.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "InmSe8j_uU-N632SI0fKyA", "review_id": "N4Wk9C1tDx7Cu7SSgy2EXQ", "text": "I'll start off by saying that I've been to Danny's several times before and they've done a (mostly) decent job washing my car, especially for the price. After my last experience I definitely will NOT be bringing my business to Danny's and DO NOT recommend you do either. \n\nAfter I left Danny's (on Highland) I noticed I had a big chunk of paint missing from my drivers-side rear bumper. It looks as though it scrapped up against something. The peel was fresh as all the paint had not peeled off. Admittedly, I had already waited almost 2 hours, after being told it would only be about 35 min for a wash and wax, so I was eager to leave and didn't give the car a full inspection before I left the property. \n\nI went back the next day to let the manager, Chris, know what had happened and he was very dismissive about my claim. This was after waiting almost 25 minutes for him to come to the front desk. According to him, all he knew was that I did it myself and was blaming it on them.... sure dude. I don't have proof that anything happened at Danny's but the fact that they weren't willing to investigate was very bothersome. \n\nMoral of the story we've called corporate and they were again very rude and dismissive. Did I mention they hung up on my wife? I don't expect Danny's to look into it and I don't want them to pay for my repair. Just want people to know this is how they treat their customers. Thanks Bye.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TMmxB675KyM3F0oUDvls6A", "review_id": "KlAjoXSXha0gU0Z6u9aHng", "text": "I used to be a huge Danny's fan.  Last couple of trips the washes have been less than stellar but what is more concerning is the rude behavior of the workers on the finish line.  Whistling when an attractive woman comes out to the car pick up area, shouting back and forth at each other in Spanish and shouting out in Spanish the tip amount a customer gives.  All bad, management needs to take notice.  I have been going to Classic Car Spa lately and have had much better experiences.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rykR263Mw1LPE1uJdGXdjg", "review_id": "W4JQL0sOnFQ9LYpwBV9_qQ", "text": "Convenience was the only factor when choosing to come here for past car washes and, most recently, an oil change. There's something overwhelming about the amount of people that swarm your car the minute you pull up and repeatedly try to sell you additional services without your solicitation. \n\nOne of the employees asked for my phone number and I asked why he needed it. \"In case we have to up-sell you or return your car,\" was his response. Reluctantly I gave it and sure enough I received a call while I was grocery shopping and waiting. The employee asked me if I wanted additional services after I already said no. I insisted \"no\" and he still persisted. Very frustrating.\n\nAfter the carwash, there was oil all over the inside of my car and I had to ask the employee to wipe the writing off my windshield which obstructed my view. \n\nI will drive the distance for a better place in the future. Convenience is no longer worth the compromised service.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HsFO3PZT6MVty56IJ8lDIg", "review_id": "_qMNDFaJVa-gkyQRJI4eaw", "text": "If I could give them a lower score I would. Horrible decline in quality of service. Very low morale of employees leading to poor service. Used to be great and I would go there before any other car wash or other service.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2wG50rWaL1z4febAfOe-Zg", "review_id": "ZYZJHzfcHQck3ZSvbZgDuA", "text": "This place is the worst. I haven't had the best experiences here in the past but I decided to give it another try. The service has gotten worse. They told me 45 minutes for a car wash and shampoo of the seats and almost two hours later they still weren't finished. To make matters worse they took belongings out of my car and forgot to put it back in. I asked for a full refund and they said they only can only give free car washes. What kind  of customer service is that? I will not be going there ever again.", "business_id": "pjtB4FadDdq_DeyedjDsOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4zinPJ38-WxjPPomn7CPAQ", "review_id": "k3LzuqrHIj2VKEFTgEoi7Q", "text": "I ordered the teriyaki chicken, which is apparently their specialty, and priced accordingly.  It was $7 for a medium sized bowl and drink.  The chicken was mediocre and the rice was kinda gummy.  \n\nEven still, this wouldn't have warranted the one star until I bit into a chunk of bone that they forgot to sift out.  Nasty.", "business_id": "RoErsFPM0A-1SCqD-FRV_Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2006-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5E193w76Qlhoi1gkyakW2A", "review_id": "eoN3QEZbT6HT4yjlk-5lIg", "text": "I worked near there a couple years ago and would blindly walk in there on my lunch breaks over and over, ignorantly forgetting how mediocre the food was.  But I recently saw a Stixx has opening near there, so I don't even know if they are still in business...", "business_id": "RoErsFPM0A-1SCqD-FRV_Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2006-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xW5ajZ7ke4IeRmJylPKagg", "review_id": "RBbZPZsjGwVuoFX5d5mUdA", "text": "dee-skusting!  ate here once, the food was horrible, portions were microscopic.\n\ntry it if you don't believe.\n\ndon't tell me i didn't warn you\n\nsave your hard earned cash for another place and time", "business_id": "RoErsFPM0A-1SCqD-FRV_Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "hP0raHwr2MsKzN6CDfWU6w", "text": "I presume this is how hipster dive bars begin. I recall a Time Out Chicago article I once read that deconstructs the particulars of dive bar development.  \n\nOn the Darwinian continuum of diveyness Angelo's Lounge must be an amoeba. This has all the trappings of a hipster dive bar, but it falls short of the features you find at places like Bikini, Shady's or places in Tempe. Perhaps 10 years from now this will be a hipster hot spot.  Lately with new ownership they're reportedly starting to book bands more often.\n\nI went here with Bonnie to see a friend's band perform and I couldn't believe the inside of this place. It was freaking surreal like watching a bad movie in slow motion. Is that really 70s inspired outdoorsy silhouette wallpaper (photo posted above) on every inch of the walls? Is that really an 70 year old alcoholic trucker with a ZZ Top beard sitting three stools down from an indie-rock 25 year old Tempe girl?\n\nHere's what else you can expect:\n* Two pool tables.\n* No beers on tap, but Miller High Life by the bottle.\n* Cash only.\n* Mismatched floors.\n* Gross bathrooms with 80s-glitter inlaid sinks\n* Brick fireplace in the corner.\n* Jukebox with Linkin Park, Reba McEntire and Neil Diamond. Nuff said. \n* Falling water: the untrendy kind - like from a leaking roof here and there throughout.\n* Decrepit ceiling fans that looked like they were about to fall and go flying.\n*A veritable Mason-Dixon line of humanity: sketchy, trashy looking old fogeys and their admirers toward the front, indie rock-luvin hipsters toward the back. We were probably somewhere near Philly. And best of ALL...\n* A gigantic velvet landscape painting with a 6 inch gash in the middle. Klassy!", "business_id": "wrmZqOF6YAE6Dw-QWAoMLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "YwISM44nNmOSeXdsL-qZYw", "review_id": "HZUCYa55ddbbRtl7yKghLw", "text": "Ahhhhhh, Angelos.\nWe started to come by here on a regular basis last year.\nThere was NOONE here ever, except the local drunks and bums, and even they hardly ever came in for more than a drink.\nMama Lita, you have made me some of the best Lemon Drops, you always poured a mean rum & coke/vodka tonic/white russian. I miss talking to you about life and etc.\n\nI miss playing the free pool with my peeps, having the place to ourselves. the awesomely tacky decor, sweating my ass off while the ticky-tacky fans lazily blast their tepid air about.\n\nBeen away from this place for about 2-3 months. \nNow I drive by, this place is popping. What did we do?\nHad a friend's birthday here in October, now the place is full of scenesters-did we let the cat out of the bag??\nThis was our special place, a hidden gem all had trashed and forgotten...now to be another gay bar where they will probably tear out the fountain and shellac the place with black paint and a \"disco floor\"   *yawn*\nOh Angelos, I think I will have to stop by after work today to see what has become of you, my trashy little booze tart...", "business_id": "wrmZqOF6YAE6Dw-QWAoMLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3VgHutPPmF3TbWwIzlSNCA", "review_id": "C6_ijYCetrV29WfkEJ0Qnw", "text": "This does not exist.  It is now an unbelieveably soulless gay bar with the inventive name \"Bar One\".  That is all.", "business_id": "wrmZqOF6YAE6Dw-QWAoMLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dvKnVFINyHhScukBaWVPzA", "review_id": "outCakg9QO6ca8WjAs5SPg", "text": "I have been using this store for some time now and noticed the manager was always in a bad mood. As each time passed it just seemed odd the mood was always the same. Well this last time I spoke with Ted (manager) he tried to upsell items I didn't need. In asking questions as to why I would need them it aggravated him to explain. So much so that he got argumentative, my assumption is I didn't say \"yes\" to all the unnecessary items. I come to find out there is another store on 32nd st and Camelback, not far, that is great. Customers come first and when it becomes a problem just to do simple tasks I'd rather go elsewhere. Save yourself time and aggravation and use another store, not worth it.", "business_id": "mRvgVHAOw0oIL3lq5vX4fA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4gZhdtavklUd6kbouCNF6Q", "review_id": "qbwUvEMC9xL65h6JVB-CDg", "text": "I had color copies made here. The staff did not know the prices and then they charged me $1.50 for me to use their computer to access the file from my flash drive. The computer was so out of date it could not even read a Word 2007 file. When I looked at the copies the next morning they were misaligned and the print quality looked like a poor inkjet rather than a laser print.\n\nI called them and they said they would have to talk to the manager. When I went back after the weekend, he was not there and the clerk would not give me a refund.\n\nPoor equipment\n\nPoor attitude\n\nPoor customer service.\n\nThere are other UPS stores relatively close. I suggest you use those. I will stick to my local one in Ahwatukee.", "business_id": "mRvgVHAOw0oIL3lq5vX4fA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ur3BQB9RX27FKIt5ZytG_w", "review_id": "FJDuEqH_ndXMUlj6lcpzlQ", "text": "I've been a regular customer for about one year now. I've come to learn that the owner is the main issue. When he's at the store (not always) he seems to be put off by providing assistance to any customers. He doesn't seem to know how to use all of the store's equipment. And he's particularly rude on the phone. It's too bad, since I actually like most of his staff. Don't waste your time at this store.", "business_id": "mRvgVHAOw0oIL3lq5vX4fA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 7, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "aTi0NVrcPJWbN6jAsJVcAw", "review_id": "mQInjNwcbgCs5cyqbiWX5w", "text": "All UPS stores aren't created equally (they may have the same look 'n' feel, but they're individually owned). I've stopped in here a couple of times -- on one occasion the employee didn't seem to know how to work the copy machine, and on another occasion I discovered that this location doesn't do passport photos. On all occasions, this particular store has had an unkempt, cluttered appearance which seems unprofessional. The last time I was in here (which will be the last) I noticed the mailbox fees on the wall. Why someone would rent a mailbox at a UPS store instead of the much less expensive post office-option is beyond me. I also never got the impression of \"I'm happy to see you, customer! How can I help you??\"\n\nMy advice is to avoid this store. If you need UPS services, visit the UPS store on the SEC of Camelback & 32nd St.", "business_id": "mRvgVHAOw0oIL3lq5vX4fA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u_GXHKdCfmW9FgxxkW70xA", "review_id": "SteB2PLHZqHLRaSrt6r3mw", "text": "Was not greeted or assisted when I came in. The place is disorderly and dirty looking. Finally when I figured things out on my own I waited for the ladies to finish their conversation about whatever trivial weekend blunder they were talking about. Kimberly was the raised eyebrow, gum chewing teller indifferent to the clients needs. She input the information from my sheet, and tried to tell me that if the recipient is not there upon first delivery, UPS sends it back to the sender and that I should get additional services added.  I'm no shipping pro but obviously they take it back to the nearest UPS store and leave a note at the door.  I then said that I was ok without extra services and said \"I don't care how it gets there as long as it actually gets there\" in a friendly way. She then half rolled her eyes and smirked and said \"I don't care either\" in a smart a** way.  Her smart attitude was a turn off considering I'm usually patient with lazy service people. All In all I do not recommend this store I don't feel trustful or secure in sending my important document with them, I'm afraid it could get lost now- I checked the status I my shipment using the tracking number and it says its not available.  Don't recommend, find another location to ship from. :)", "business_id": "mRvgVHAOw0oIL3lq5vX4fA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3S3pBLeKrKxgDOFuaB53tQ", "review_id": "ZrY170sDJwrp8849o9iI-A", "text": "UPS needs to do review on this store and shut them down.  They are ruining the UPS brand.  The clerks who work here are very rude.  I walked in there needing to ship something specifically \"overnight\" and was given options that were not overnight/next day.  I was at the store at 1pm which is relatively early and before the cut off for next day.  I was assured that the shipping service I purchased was going to be next day.  \n\nThen throughout the night I was checking the tracking number and the product had not left.  The next morning I call the store and they say that they still have the product.  I was sending a passport that needed to be at my destination by 2 days after the first day I initially tried to send it (I chose next day \"overnight\" to get it there one day before luckily).  After talking to the store over the phone and asking them why the package was not delivered, they told me I did not choose an \"overnight\" service.  The one thing that I specifically told them was that \"this needs to be sent overnight so that it will arrive tomorrow\".\n\nThen they tried to charge me more money saying that I did not purchase an overnight product.  Which first of all, I asked specifically only for their overnight options, why would you give me an option that is not overnight. Second, even if your incompetent clerks selected a service that is not overnight, why would it still be there.  I am assuming if it's not overnight, it should still be on it's way for 2nd day and my 1 day cushion would save me.  \n\nSo I ask the clerk to tell the owner to give me a call.  The owner did not give me a call back and told the clerk, \"I will not settle the difference for this, he will pay it or I will throw it away.\"  So the asshole wants to throw away the passport that I need to send because his staff sold me the incorrect service.  I specifically stated to his clerks that the package \"needed to be there by tomorrow\" and said \"overnight\" several times.  I paid a hefty premium as well for this service given that the product weights much less than 1 pound and I was there relatively early in the day.  \n\nThese guys are incompetent, distrustful and unreliable.  If you need to ship something important, consider using another UPS store or Fedex.", "business_id": "mRvgVHAOw0oIL3lq5vX4fA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ZBMxSrivMFOL170ykoO9Rg", "review_id": "eLZsHKAlJA7ShVUHruHvNA", "text": "Very poor customer service. Have been there 3 times in last few months and the same woman who I think is manager. she said some guy named John is owner. She is always rude never says hi, never has smile on, and just looks at you when you come in with blank stare. I came in to return package that needed very small amount of tape and I asked her if I could use some tape and she said it would cost me extra $1.10 for small amount of tape for top of box. She said strict orders from owner. Wow so you would rather lose a customer instead of giving them small amount if tape to help them out. I now go out of my way to go to another ups store.", "business_id": "mRvgVHAOw0oIL3lq5vX4fA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U-7bw2PW3QDiWxjdqOtLZA", "review_id": "nj9uUanfSeDWyreR1JEERA", "text": "This is my second visit to this store. Kimberly (the woman behind the counter) is the rudest person I have ever met in retail, who does not deserve to be behind the counter of any retail counter. She is cold, un-inviting, and overall appears to hate her job by the scour look on her face.  She is useless when it comes to helping customers and overall she has a \"can't do\" attitude.  \n\nI lodged a complaint on the corporate website and this store is privately franchised and owned.  I spoke with John the owner and apparently he must have trained Kimberly because his attitude is just as bad if not worse. He didn't show any concern for my complaint nor did he show any empathy for my experience.  He hung up on me twice in conversation. \n\nKimberly followed me out to the parking lot and show aggressive signs of intimidation with my friend and I and in my opinion that was inappropriate and unprofessional. A sales person NEVER follows a customer outside. \n\nAvoid this store at all cost. The post office is around the corner and is much cheaper. I am fling a complaint with the Better Business Bureau.  \n\nGood luck John and Kimberly!!!", "business_id": "mRvgVHAOw0oIL3lq5vX4fA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rgMMUa7c4fbgsP8YFCWZBw", "review_id": "JaBqZhggDhm107XSBJuZbA", "text": "Unbelievably bad experience.  Not only is the woman behind the counter the rudest person I have ever met in my life she refused to answer a simple question. Anyone should be able to tell you what the estimated time frame for ground shipping us. Is it 12 days or 21 she had to be given an explanation of what I was asking.  I will be using FedEx to ship anything just yo not have to deal with her again.", "business_id": "mRvgVHAOw0oIL3lq5vX4fA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4OXb9Ggo3Bg7M_1U2IWFXw", "review_id": "2FfDLU3s-24qok_SrcJzLg", "text": "This place is the WORST. The older brunette woman behind the counter is not only incredibly rude but she an amazingly small amount of knowledge for all things shipping! I could grab any homeless person off their medication and place them behind the counter and their endless ramblings about the C.I.A. putting a chip in thier brain would make more sence then this older woman. This is the problem with the ups store no two are alike. This ups store is like a private sector version of the DMV! Steer clear!", "business_id": "mRvgVHAOw0oIL3lq5vX4fA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "U-7bw2PW3QDiWxjdqOtLZA", "review_id": "dMTL4afGerRkgQamrD7PrA", "text": "I see nothing has changed with this store. I just watched a ups store commercial and I laughed out loud!!  Kimberly (the brunette bitch behind the counter) is still the most evil woman walking on the planet.  I have more respect for the hookers on Van Buren Street than I do for this low class, snotty, unhelpful useless piece of trash!!  Stay away from this store at all cost!!!!", "business_id": "mRvgVHAOw0oIL3lq5vX4fA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3ccHlZwZY3EatPQh9yAe1w", "review_id": "MhCevOlw7F7VHNPloQTWZg", "text": "Kimberly, the main issue of many complaints, is no longer employed at this location (or any other store).  The service is much improved.", "business_id": "mRvgVHAOw0oIL3lq5vX4fA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "G6UstAZ2QHV9x22kA2RcYw", "review_id": "6IWpOMQdWMQyIGcHHdoBMQ", "text": "Great customer service just left there 2 minutes ago and had write the review due to efficacy and politeness of my attendant.  Great job!!", "business_id": "mRvgVHAOw0oIL3lq5vX4fA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xFdK5lgUdeT3bWC7_MvcyQ", "review_id": "v593PsnUt4wwChsjZefkXw", "text": "Rochelle gives awesome haircuts, Lindsay always takes good care of my brows and they use bumble and bumble products.  The salon is clean, comfortable and well decorated.  Go.  Make an appointment.  You won't regret it.", "business_id": "J-Wet_eJxuL53NaWx7l1PQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6qTA7oelKwpevf1lL_bIVA", "review_id": "AuwMHt2Uga0-qV2fVwg1ig", "text": "I went to Rochelle's Salon once before and hated the girl who did my hair. After about a year later, I slowly got the courage to give Rochelle's Salon another chance, but only for a blow dry and style. We kept dating like this for a while. They referred me to Abel who did a great job and eventually, the relationship progressed and I now trust him to cut my hair and color it. I love Rochelle's and am now a loyal girlfriend. Abel is great, creative, easy-going, and very accommodating as most my appointments are last minute. In addition, he's great at giving dating advice-NOT, but it's hilarious to hear his escapades being a straight hairstylist. Scandelous. Liz at the front desk has a great memory, too!", "business_id": "J-Wet_eJxuL53NaWx7l1PQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Nr0B_hWF8-i0W_NBKItgAA", "review_id": "HWr8_EriFcujOVYmhNc21Q", "text": "I have had really good experiences with this Salon, they did corrective color on my hair after a previous hairdresser really screwed it up. They stay on the cutting edge of what is going on with new hair technology.  All of the staff is really knowledgeable and you will not have to go to another salon to \"fix\" what you had done at Rochelles, which is priceless. I have had Rochelle, Rosie, and Erin do my hair and have been very pleased with all of them. The salon atmosphere is fun and upbeat!", "business_id": "J-Wet_eJxuL53NaWx7l1PQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YEOSWAzj1nMo4XmCWl_Ccg", "review_id": "trHi6YFTPx1JeJw9rNlXqQ", "text": "Rochelle's ROCKS!! My former stylist moved away, so I had to find a new one quickly. It seems that in Phoenix, great stylists are like great doctors- hard to find and with long waiting lists. Fortunately, I caught an opening with Rochelle. She really listened to my request, and gave me an awesome cut.", "business_id": "J-Wet_eJxuL53NaWx7l1PQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V-kXR3_zr1wCbVZ1Fz875w", "review_id": "5NymIziI1FjVIiXqBcvqZg", "text": "The best people in town to trust your hair and body with hands down!!  If someone has jacked up your hair and you need it fixed go here...  Rochelle is awesome, very educated and talented in every aspect of the business.  This one stop shop has it all from waxing, massage, nails and hair services.  I love the way they do mani & pedicures here by far the best!", "business_id": "J-Wet_eJxuL53NaWx7l1PQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wZbt231uwlOtVRFVDmsrWA", "review_id": "Gok12a6XEs_AzIWuh1D7xg", "text": "Rochelle's Salon and Spa is an excellent place to go if you are looking for a friendly, professional atmosphere.  The stylist are top of the line and the services are always very satisfying.  The salon has an uptown feel about it that really compliments the business and makes all guests feel comfortable.  I would recommend this salon to children, adults and the elderly.", "business_id": "J-Wet_eJxuL53NaWx7l1PQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B6vRHKUGPwF7QV-wf4sDQA", "review_id": "hLEJYw-EU5mdXHkgOAtlaA", "text": "Rochelle's is incredible. They are an upscale salon and you walk out feeling wonderful about yourself and like you just spent 2 hours with girlfriends. The stylist are all very friendly and warm. Rochelle is A-MA-ZING with color. She is just incredible. They offer an array of serivces for hair, nails, and body, all reasonably priced. \n\nPerfect salon!", "business_id": "J-Wet_eJxuL53NaWx7l1PQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "liiYhDAP64C8uLyixBDWdg", "review_id": "7_lZRiBfr5So1hjPryXjgw", "text": "Luci is awesome.  She took the time to explain to me exactly what she was doing and how it would affect my hair.  She recommended products that would help keep my locks looking amazing, but did not push for me to buy them there.  She is very knowledgeable and friendly and I was easily able to trust she was going to do my hair good.\nThis salon is beautiful.  It's very open and has a warm feeling to it.  The gal at the front desk was so sweet, so be nice to her.  This is a Bumble and Bumble salon; so if anything, just go in to get a conditioning treatment and styling\nA great salon in my favorite part of town!  Go see Luci!", "business_id": "J-Wet_eJxuL53NaWx7l1PQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iQbk1wH9tP-y9n_oS_ezGg", "review_id": "eqAbbx8t7ujtLZRDM5u_HA", "text": "This salon & spa totally surprised me.  I went in for a facial and came out feeling like a new woman.  The staff is so pleasant, I immediately felt welcome.  Once inside, Karen gave me the best facial--ever.  Seriously, I only had \"the basic\" (I quote the basic because it was incredible).  Towards the end she did this amazing facial massage that put me in another world.  Definitely plan for a complete hour with Karen.  You know how some salons say \"one hour facial,\" but you get 45 minutes because you need time to change and for them to set up?  Not here.  Karen spent a complete hour working on my face and then massaged my arms, hands, upper chest, face and scalp.  This is a place I will definitely be returning for another visit.", "business_id": "J-Wet_eJxuL53NaWx7l1PQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "akMGLz_YlrolnylagR-1WQ", "review_id": "PcTbxHo6Zk1tygwd70mlAA", "text": "I had a facial with Karen, say no more--it was divine... I bought a special from LivingSocial...and since I've always wanted to try it but was low on cash...it was a great time to try it.   Love it....love it...  I look and feel younger, my skin is glowing...a much need it facial.  The greeter was wonderful I will defenitively go back... Thanks Karen!!!!", "business_id": "J-Wet_eJxuL53NaWx7l1PQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NGxwSt-4tuf1pxLthob5WQ", "review_id": "pwEoQujOolIXcL1anmPB0A", "text": "Go and see jonathyn who moved over here from E's Urban Salon. He is absolutely amazing. its magic i tell ya, MAGIC! yes he is the beauty evangelist.\n\nI have insanely thick, coarse hair that is impossible to detangle and straighten.\nI wanted some color and I am super picky about how my hair is styled and normally just get the hairdresser to just blow dry and I go home and style it. I mentioned my concerns to  jonathyn and he just chuckled.  Jonathyn styled it and my hair looked gorgeous!  My husband who rarely ever compliments my hair, said he loved it! The color is fantastic and the style is gorgeous. He is also amazingly honest and i swear he has saved me thousands by preventing me from buying crap hair products/tools. I also really appreciate the fact that he shows me how to recreate the style. Nothing worse than leaving the salon and going home and never knowing how to recreate the style. Go and see the Rev!", "business_id": "J-Wet_eJxuL53NaWx7l1PQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H6MzLllNp1ykn0ByWyNvdw", "review_id": "Foc_fhwwkeP6OO4SW9dj9w", "text": "This salon is a great cheap alternative in the central phoenix area.  I had a totally decent haircut for $30, the service was really nice.  Nothing out of this world, but definitely a great option if you are saving money.", "business_id": "J-Wet_eJxuL53NaWx7l1PQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JdXzzWTmwq5gJRtO6B5hjw", "review_id": "UjgDlFPQSXEk-ioF0ADOjQ", "text": "I went to this salon on a whim, as I was desperate to get a haircut and color before my scheduled trip. I called on a Friday, and they were able to get me in. I arrived for My appointment on time which was scheduled for 2:15, I didn't get called until 2:40. My stylist Rosie, was nice,  I explained to her what I wanted and we talked about several options on how to get there. Once we agreed on the hair color, I noticed that after she came back from mixing the color, her hands smelled like cigarette smoke. (I can't stand that smell). We talked, and she is very nice. However, I didn't like that she never once checked on me while I was sitting there with the color on my hair, until I started getting a tingling/burn feeling on my scalp.. I asked one of the other stylist if they could call her from the back. My hair looked great but the lightening in the salon isn't that great so I couldn't really see a difference in my shade. Once I got home I noticed that I a had a mess of a hair color. The top part (roots) were alot lighter than the bottom. I called to see if I could reschedule. I got an appointment scheduled for the following day, only for them to call me to tell me she had called in sick. So now I'm off on my scheduled trip looking like a skunk. Unless you are in a hurry or on a serious budget I wouldn't recommend this place.", "business_id": "J-Wet_eJxuL53NaWx7l1PQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qdIYMxnKlZfpA2keScg3lg", "review_id": "0NysZPX362br530UVpe3Xw", "text": "I'm a fan of Rochelle's Salon. Centrally located and always convenient -- I've been going there for my pink and white gel nails, every third or fourth Tuesday, for about 8 +/- years with Liz Aloma. \n\nLiz does an awesome job, her products are top notch and she's extremely reliable.", "business_id": "J-Wet_eJxuL53NaWx7l1PQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GJ81EquQfQKvS-eLRdr6aQ", "review_id": "5NYsnfJQY-qATDqy9yWiOw", "text": "I've lived in the Biltmore/Camelback Corridor area for some time and had always driven by Rochelle's but never stopped in.  I finally got tired of my longtime hair dresser never listening to me and popped in one day.  My only request for my first appointment was that I work with someone who is good with long hair (I'm like a modern-day Rapunzel, or Dee Snider if you prefer).  I had my first appointment with Dania a couple of months ago, and I'm kicking myself for not visiting Rochelle's sooner!  Dania is extremely skilled at what she does, and she's really just a treat to be around.  I've been to see her three times now (once for a quick 'fix' because I'm picky, and she was all smiles to do so!) and I don't think I'll ever trust my hair to anyone else.  I've gotten SO MANY compliments on my cut and color, it makes me wonder why I stayed at my old salon for so long...\n\nThe salon itself is great, too.  Much more modern and spacious than my old salon, with better music and magazines to boot (the important stuff, right?).  I also love that they use Bumble & bumble products!  Dania and Rochelle's have a customer for life.", "business_id": "J-Wet_eJxuL53NaWx7l1PQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OESKxoNFZcKl47NrOubgAQ", "review_id": "Do5srStawahS_1y2IADhQQ", "text": "Tina Ward is the hairstylist for me.  Although I see other stylists in Rochelle's.  I know that I will stay with Tina because she is a trimmer, and now she is a great friend too.  My haircut is a boring boy haircut with little to no change.    \n\nHowever, my wife switches it up all the time w/ color, layering and trying new looks and has now been with Tina since around the time we got married.  My wife also sends her mother in when her roots grow out.      \n\nMy sister hated that her hair became wavy after her first child.  Tina offered my sister a CHI Hair Straightening.  My sister loved it.  So now my sister and mother also go to the one and only Tina Ward at Rochelle's as well.  \n\nREVIEW:\n- Me\n- Wife\n- Mother \n- Sister \n- Mother and Law\n- Dad - but he never talks about his hair, but he keeps going\n\nThe surprising part is that all my family live in Gilbert and Chandler, so we drive over 20 miles for hair service from Tina Ward at Rochelle's\n\nThanks Tina, See you in a few weeks!\nSB", "business_id": "J-Wet_eJxuL53NaWx7l1PQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dT5JHk1aJQhOty1kwTitHA", "review_id": "CbkXtSHqTJUdCKPPebnk8Q", "text": "I just went here for the first time yesterday.  I loved it.  Jonathan was amazing.  He listened to what I wanted and I love my new cut and style.", "business_id": "J-Wet_eJxuL53NaWx7l1PQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wLazlBYNR4J-_sp-23ScSQ", "review_id": "LdneafZK9_V-jGWvdxoaYA", "text": "Rochelle s has some of the best hair stylists in AZ.  Personalities are so fun.  You cannot go there without having a good time and come out looking great.  \nRochelle is my stylist who cuts my hair but have had others style too.\nTheir nail techs are unique.  Angela give me manicures and pedicures and is really good at them both.  She uses quality products, best pedicure ever and just fun.\nThis is a salon that has it all.  I get my facials with Lindsay and massage with amazing Tina and I even buy boutique relax clothing from Lisa.  \nOnce you go there you will never go elsewhere.  \n\nFor children...they are treated so well by everyone.  My son is 5 and has been going to Rochelle since 18 months.\n\nGreat job all of you!", "business_id": "J-Wet_eJxuL53NaWx7l1PQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H3uTB9bs2_E0vzqhZFwyaQ", "review_id": "yavYnPaMKE92NwC8KsX1og", "text": "Get my hair done every other week and never once have I had a poor cut. I stopped telling Tina how to cut my hair and just let her choose because every time it is exactly what I wanted without even knowing it. Rochelle cut and styled my hair for my wedding and it was amazing. The talent in Rochelle's is unmatched anywhere in the state/country. I highly recommend RSS. They are located next to www.Claritychiro.com  and phoenix fishing supply.", "business_id": "J-Wet_eJxuL53NaWx7l1PQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vcLMhr03ZDyuO_A16ej9Vw", "review_id": "w9b7Tn0oJj75GGyvfib9sQ", "text": "Rochelle has been cutting my hair for about 20 years and even after leaving Arizona, I make sure I always book an appointment whenever I'm back in town. She provides the highest level of service to all her clients and expects that and more for anyone who walks in the door, regardless of who they are seeing.", "business_id": "J-Wet_eJxuL53NaWx7l1PQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tbGpaY8AFjxsZJU4Eubbnw", "review_id": "LIQIUGITjzzR5K0ycXHEeQ", "text": "In desperate need of a facial and new to the area, I chose Rochelle's based on Yelp reviews. Lyndsey gave me a deep pore facial and it was wonderful. It was fantastically relaxing and soothing. My skin is glowing.\n\nI would highly recommend Rochelle's for a facial!", "business_id": "J-Wet_eJxuL53NaWx7l1PQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hO8bwYn5AGEVf2x3oZLyIQ", "review_id": "orxy4ZsQafQ_orAQXP2V-Q", "text": "I always have a great time when I visit Rochelle's Salon and Spa! So many fun personalities! \n\nGreat full service salon.  Rochelle's Salon and Spa has been taking care of my hair, nails, eyebrows, massages and facials for long time.  The professional care and attention I receive is amazing. I was blessed to find this hidden gem and have made wonderful friendships.", "business_id": "J-Wet_eJxuL53NaWx7l1PQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jYnry8PlRqdU1rBLMDEqdw", "review_id": "qaAYo_x1B1_T-WpPR-whrg", "text": "This is the best full service salon! I see Rochelle and she's just an amazing stylist. \nAll of her stylist are awesome. Come by and visit. You'll love this salon!", "business_id": "J-Wet_eJxuL53NaWx7l1PQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7h-IWxWBjtPW5xuKhwjPpg", "review_id": "37RfMeDMo8QEVAF8yT31Ww", "text": "Great salon!! Friendly and fun staff. Keep up the great work!", "business_id": "J-Wet_eJxuL53NaWx7l1PQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "h7RU45ZukgTCAPpnS5POUQ", "review_id": "7PGNzh1qilOctpKgEayo0w", "text": "Rochelle at Rochelle's Salon & Spa did my hair and it looks amazing! If you are looking for a fresh look and great color, call Rochelle today!   I have been going to Rochelle's Salon & Spa for five years now and her creativity never stops...call the salon today!", "business_id": "J-Wet_eJxuL53NaWx7l1PQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qKRE_7osP1zUbrMxp3nI_w", "review_id": "vTSJMrjmU_CQK6pxcWki4w", "text": "ATTN: ALL BLONDES!!  This is the best salon in phoenix!  Specifically, Dania is the BEST hairstylist I've ever used for my blonde hair.... And I have used a lot. When I was younger in San Diego I even would drive two hours to LA trying to find someone who wasn't going to ruin my blonde locks.  It truly blows my mind how many stylists just can't work with blonde hair and ruin jt.   Until I found Dania I would cry every time I left a salon. She is also very real with me about what looks best and is the only stylist that has not lectured me that I should go brunette....seriously such a relief.  Besides the great work she does she has also always been reasonably priced and is great at fitting you in for an appointment.  I am moving to Seattle in two weeks and am panicked again about missing her!  I might even need to catch a flight back to phoenix once every couple months just so I can keep my beautiful color :)", "business_id": "J-Wet_eJxuL53NaWx7l1PQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CvFdi-gOiLgWOzi3OUwXlA", "review_id": "RHkmgckaPsXczmoxfSOMWA", "text": "I started coming here about a year ago when one of my blonde friends referred me! I cannot rave enough about Dania!!!! I get highlights or a base break every 6 weeks with a trim. She is always so accommodating and I have never received more compliments on my hair! If you get highlights done, go to Dania you will not be disappointed!!!", "business_id": "J-Wet_eJxuL53NaWx7l1PQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9ATHS9aF-O8aOU6g-P1X9g", "review_id": "R0QZHhA2Lx7NjeZBHfZ0IA", "text": "My first experience with Rochelle's was great. My stylist did a great job and I left feeling very happy with my cut.\nI scheduled my next hair cut a month later with a different stylist as the one I worked with before was out of town. An hour before my appointment I was called and told that the stylist I had been scheduled with charged double for men's hair cuts and when I asked to reschedule they had nothing available. \nNo offense to the stylist but I'm not paying north of $50 for a men's hair cut. \nIt would have been nice to have been told when I first scheduled my appointment that the new stylist charged twice the normal amount. I also would have appreciated a greater effort to squeeze me in for a cut.\nOverall my stylist was great but Rochelle's front desk staff did a poor job and didn't seem to care.", "business_id": "J-Wet_eJxuL53NaWx7l1PQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "mLfjeWUJnNiqHEye3I6qug", "review_id": "J2iEgrv9mWWkc-ffyTQLvQ", "text": "A first impression of this modest, stand-alone, building just east of 16th street is likely to be misleading.  Dyna-Tronics is the \"go to\" place when your prized amplifier or flat screen t.v. head south.\nI found Dyna-Tronics when my four-months-out-of-warranty Sharp Aquos flat screen lost its sound.  Turns out that the Aquos, the top end of Sharp's LCD flat screens, is prone to this problem.  At the suggestion of Dyna-Tronics I called Sharp to see if they'd honor the repair, but, no, they were entirely unhelpful.  Fortunately for me, that wasn't the case with Dyna-Tronics, who fixed my t.v. for a relatively modest amount and in time for the super bowl to boot.  \nThe staff here are informed and helpful and there is a decent selection of old electrons for the true audiophile.", "business_id": "CkflToTnXfCKa1LjnuzHwg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5ylJzhyLRwlGXDHujB_Pnw", "review_id": "ydg7ABPmqIQ8Vn4zZ6Pnjw", "text": "Sorry to leave a bad review since these seem to be nice people, but my experience here wasn't good. I took in a high-end CD player that wasn't reading discs, and paid a $25 diagnostic fee. A couple days later the guy phones me and says the unit needs a new laser assembly, but he can't do it because he only has one of the two calibration discs required to do the job. He recommends I send it to the Sony facility in Laredo TX. I look at the reviews for the Sony facility and they're *horrid*. I decide to try one more thing, and contact an SACD \"modder\" I found through Audio Asylum. This guy says he can fix the unit, but he suggests I open it up and clean the pickup lenses before going through the trouble of shipping the unit to him. Long story short, the thing works like a champ now. I don't think I could trust DynaTronics to give me competent advice at this point, especially on audiophile gear. Sorry", "business_id": "CkflToTnXfCKa1LjnuzHwg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "54c1T6TkbxuEIyWG-vl2Xg", "review_id": "nJfNGqpG2Qs2hatHg1CWyw", "text": "I took my Onkyo TX4500MKII to be repaired and cleaned by the guys at this shop and I must say they did a stellar job.  $25 diagnosis fee is standard but applied to the balance of your repair.  I small price to pay to get your vintage equipment up and running!\n\nNo hassles, quick turnaround.\n\nPerfect!", "business_id": "CkflToTnXfCKa1LjnuzHwg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LiGvxQsi_Qm7Vq-SNgUZFw", "review_id": "XmINNi5j_aha_C8VyjRUeQ", "text": "I would recommend Dyna-Tronics to a friend.  They are a little pricy but they are a small local business so I am okay with that.  They were able to repair an older Demon receiver  for me that was completely broken (electronic glitches).  I had two other people look at it who said it was just \"fried\" and might as well get a new one.  The fix cost about 20% the cost of a buying new.  I am happy to keep a classic on the road for many more years now.", "business_id": "CkflToTnXfCKa1LjnuzHwg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sKK41gcImuI9ykeIUR0pNA", "review_id": "McQcIP2_fDIaYcyxAtzpdA", "text": "If you are an audiophile, then stay away   FAR AWAY.!!!   I brought in a Luxman hybrid amp because of some parasitic noise that I thought was due to a dirty volume pot.  After they replaced 5 capacitors for about 175.00, ( WHY??)  I took it home and guess what , it made NO difference whatsoever.  So I brought it back.. Here is where the problems really began  Martin, ( you are a total DICK) was so rude I thought I was getting punked.    I hope to all that is holy you go out of business soon.    My amp is still not fixed.  I am out 175.00.  And I do not want to go back there to face this very very rude individual.  He was even rude to my wife, who by the way is the sweetest person I know. (I have to say that).  I am sorry our paths crossed at all!!   By the way, even if you are not an audiophile, but simply a decent human being I still advise you stay away...far away.", "business_id": "CkflToTnXfCKa1LjnuzHwg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LiGvxQsi_Qm7Vq-SNgUZFw", "review_id": "CM8cMUMshCWSzUDx5DCknQ", "text": "I retract my last positive review. I had a reciever repaired here.The equipment they installed failed 5 days after the product guarantee. They wouldl not even give me a break in the diagnostic fee of 20.00 to have it looked at again. They told me it would be about another 150.00 to fix it again.  I would stay far away from these guys.", "business_id": "CkflToTnXfCKa1LjnuzHwg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wNqwKWaRjClmcKsoJJRFow", "review_id": "IXfhlt1kFB98bQCRcA-YSw", "text": "This place reminds me so much of my Grandfather with all kinds of cool, old electronics that he would have loved to tinker with. I dropped off some non-functioning electronics as well as some old computer speakers I wasn't using, and they were gladly accepted to salvage the working components so I hopefully brought a smile to Mother Earth's face in my recycling endeavour.\n\nOn top of that, some of the stuff they have for sale is a trip: old turntables and cassette players, even an old reel to reel machine.\n\nCool stuff and a good place to recycle electronics.", "business_id": "CkflToTnXfCKa1LjnuzHwg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wrZfkyvd66dOVDBCHAp3gg", "review_id": "QL4vrJUormhgHb9TL5pC7Q", "text": "I took a turntable in to.have them adjust the tonearm settings.  They told me it would take a week for an estimate.  A week later I was told it would be another week.  A week later they said they would take three more days. When I stated the constant delays were unacceptable he got extremely angry and told me in a rude tone to pick up my turntable since they had someone die. I started to explain that I was not aware of their situation, but before I could he hung up on me. It turned out that a tech had died and they were short handed.  I would have understood if they had explained and not been totally rude.  In fact I had a tragedy involving my son the same day.  I went in to talk to them to explain That I was not aware of their situation and was only concerned by the constant delays.  The manager said that I had been abusive and had used foul language with the tech which was a total lie.  He said based that on what the tech had told him. I will never use this company again. Their customer service is lacking.", "business_id": "CkflToTnXfCKa1LjnuzHwg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CWYHXKPXqP4KgY3TyI54lg", "review_id": "kmx9PgSXO-iwttau0OLmgw", "text": "Local deli, locally owned.\n\nSmall little place tucked in a strip mall behind the A&J BBQ about a quarter mile north of Bethany Home on the West side of 16th Street.\n\nLove their sandwiches.  Never had the pizza.  Love the Italian cheese and desert treats selection.  Love the small but densely packed shelves of canned and bottled cooking materials.", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 7, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "6wxQE4fk3Rg67By_DF5rZg", "text": "Roland hit the nail on the head here.... BREAD.  Bread is the most import part of Italian Sandwiches.  Niccoli's has it to perfection.  Everything about Niccoli's reminds me of my Italian neighborhood in Toronto where speaking in English was never needed at the local market, doctors, bakeries, service shops, or church.  It was little Italy.  \n\nNiccoli's has some of the best tasting food in town and it is locally onwed-- which is very nice.  PLUS, it's next to Burland Jewelry.... so pick up a Mortadella Sandwich AND some diamond studded earrings all  in one stop = HEAVEN ;o)", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "vsXP832M0kOxKpfduD7dWw", "review_id": "7hoE1xxqG-ImQ9oRREZy_g", "text": "If I'm lucky and they have them when the mood strikes, I love to pick up a sfogliatelle (sfoy-yah-tell): crunchy, triangle shaped Italian pastries (kind of like a phyllo-croissant) filled with orange-flavored ricotta and sometimes candied citrus peel and bring it home for breakfast with a nice cup of espresso made on the stove.", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Ap5atWJUGnJ6B-XCzbZjWA", "review_id": "lgmOfIaA3T9NNKIpAE2yog", "text": "Italian Grocery items and dinner too! \n\nI can't say enuf good things about Niccoli's. Lets see....... they stock La Valle San Marzano Tomatoes and Tomatoe paste ( The only products I use for sauce) , Il Primo Hot giardiniera ( makes any sandwich yummy) and Panettone at Christmas. Fresh rolls and pastries!!! \n\nTheir pizzas are great and if you want a GREAT sandwich, try Niccoli's homemade Italian sub...mmm mmm... best sub in the city...no question its homemade!\n\nNiccoli's is like a little Italy right on 16th street! Check 'em out!", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "GnZWh25MyJD1d5FMKl3QmA", "review_id": "6TlfKwSoIOYToi0PcfdXIQ", "text": "Had their Italian sub for lunch yesterday. Haven't been there for awhile for anything but grocery items, probably because sandwiches don't really turn my crank. The Italian sub was however quite fresh and tasty, and the owners are always enthusiastic. I would go three stars as a \"restaurant\", but upped to 4 because of the nice imported grocery items. Italian cheeses, candies, and all sorts of packaged stuff. Great lady finders for tiramisu. They have some good frozen pasta too, though you have to ask about them.  If you eat their sandwich in your office, throw the wrappings in someone else's wastebasket.  A day later mine still smells like vinegar and peperocini.", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "k8PVGfgyCHjylkg1PfW4ZQ", "review_id": "_kByoThFv0GjvkTLSFaoEw", "text": "I happened to spot Niccoli's during a lunch break and pulled into the lot; I work just down the street from this place, Rocco.\n\nSo, listen... it's about 11:derty am.  Still early for lunch.  No one around, see?\nI walk in and the place, it don't look like no sub shop, ya know.  Looks solely like a nice little authentic Italian grocery, you get me?  I like it.  They got everything there, and my eyes are buggin outta my head like *this*, see?\nI mean, I'm lookin' at this quaint package that looks like it could either have a bottle of, emm... a Sangiovese, or maybe even a nice Dolcetto for the lady types.\nAnd, then they got these tins of all kinds of olive oils.  They got these dried salamis and a big thing like *this* of Prosciutto.  There's a nice little case there of homemade pastries that were tasty just by lookin at 'em.  Jars of authentic sauces up the wazzoo!\nI dunno, what am I sayin'?!  GET OUTTA 'ERE!... they ain't got no Safeway stuff here, c'mon!  Hckck!\nI just ain't seen so much authentic Italian stuff.  And the place, you know, it's 'bout as small as one-a those swanky studios downtown, and they got it packed to the chin.  But hey, I digress, look at me!\n\nSo, I looks up at the menu and I sees they got \"Italian Sub\" up there as one of their six or seven sa'mmiches.  It's nice, ya know?  So hey, anyone can claim to make an 'Italian' sub, so I gotta ask to make sure.  I ain't a fool!  Hahaha!... ok, knoggitoff, listen!...\n\nThis guy comes up to the deli case and he looks to be a nice enough gentleman.  He's got his apron on to keep himself proper, a conservative pair of prescription sunglasses that you can still see him look you politely in the eyes like you're family, and the guy even cleans his hands before he's ready to listen to what I gotta say.  Hey, that's class, and respect!  Other places don't know about that.\n\nSo, this is what I asks, I asks this right here... I says, \"What's in the Italian sub?\"\nGuy goes through a quick list with his fingers: \"Three meats, cheese, tomato, lettuce and dressing.\"\nHey!  That's perfect!  You can't get anymore honest than that, and that's the best that I need to know.\nSo, \"Ok\", I says, \"I'll have one\", and he gives me a nod.\n\nSo, this guy gets to putting my sub together, and I see he's just graceful at it, like he's just pulling the elements outta thin air.  Not like those kids over there at Mr. Subways, acting all confused and empty like a clan a-mice with hats on, forced to stand two inches from one another for 8 hours!\n\nI mean, this Niccoli guy's just effortless, putting a little a-this, a little a-that, and - DONE!\n\nI sh*t you not, jerky, it takes this guy no more than 40 seconds to put that thing together!\n\nI ask for a bagga chips, too.  He asks if I might want a drink, but I thank him and pass, since I got one back at work.\nNine bucks and change it costs me.  The size of this thing, though, they aren't faking 'cuz I can see this sub's an honest foot!  And, I can already smell the dressing and salami from it!\n\n\"You have a good day\", he says.\n\"Thanks.  You too\", I reply.\n\nI get back to my desk, and I unwrap this thing, and it's just like the guy said: it's stacked, but not too ridiculous like.  It's holding everything nicely and naturally like.\nI take my first bite, and it feels like... it feels like... I'd been reborn.  This thing is the best sub I've had since... since I been born!\nIt's dripping a little with the purest most wonderful olive oil I ain't tasted before, and that bread roll I tell ya, it's keeping fresh and crisp like it's just meant to be!  I can't believe it!  I had to set the thing down as I was chewing, sit back in my chair and close my eyes, and just... LIVE!  That salami, too!  And, there's provolone and ham!  It's all fresh.  And, there's even some herbs in that dressing that made me feel like an a**hole in heaven.  I ain't never been treated to a sub like that.  THAT'S Italian!\n\nYou gotta get one a-these!\n\nHey, you got some schmootz there on the side-a your mouth from droolin.  Go over there to Niccoli's.  Get that taken care of.", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "nJ5UZqX_WrP0DAvZ_aE9IA", "review_id": "b8jkF-AU005-ATC_GHbxDA", "text": "Stopped in today for the first time and was amazed at how good and fresh their sandwich was. I got the Italian sub and it was AWESOME!!!!!!!!! I'm going back tomorrow to get a cheese steak, I'm sure it will be just as great.", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fL35GHzclQauHyVr0sjREQ", "review_id": "6j8tPCF8MV4fG67IkFC0rQ", "text": "Feeling kinda homesick so I turned to Yelp.  Could I possibly find the cure here?  Yep, sure did.  Growing up in an Italian family back East I was privy to really good, authentic Italian food.  My Sicilian father allowed no shortcuts.  Sundays were spent at Uncle Pete's for an all day meal with all of the extended family.  Everything fresh, homemade, completely filling and delicious.  It's hard to describe the feelings associated with these memories, but walking into Niccoli's was like living them all over again.  And that's a great thing!\n\nThe lasagna I ordered was just made that afternoon.  It came with fabulous garlic pesto toast and sliced tomatoes with the homemade Italian dressing.  No way I could finish it all, huge huge portion.  I'll have a nice breakfast tomorrow morning!  Regardless of being full I did indulge in my cannoli.  The filling was just like Zia Pietra's minus the chocolate chips and citron.  So delicious that I could not bear to leave a trace of it on the paper it came wrapped in.  Know what I did?  I licked the wrapper clean...yeah, I'm not afraid to admit it.  Tonight was a full on pig out feast, one that was long overdue and well worth it.", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-BtThTSiNxLmMrERwosd6A", "review_id": "d3n0bNH07XWxW5QCXaDVhg", "text": "I want to talk about the Pizza at Niccoli's! A few decades ago my best friend and I discovered this place. Note: we both come from Italian family's who were raised on good ingredients that only a deli can have. This is not your hut kind of pizza. Then we went back and poof it was gone! Skip forward a couple of decades, and we were still talking about this pizza and how good it really is, when our friend said, \"Oh yeah, I know where they are now.\" We got over there had the pizza and BAM there was the best Pizza we ever had in Phoenix! If you are looking for an authentic NYC pizza made with ingredients only Italians use, Niccoli's is the place.", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_GVAV2LjUWEs9fGjslex_A", "review_id": "GlzukVxpzPgZUsI0uH-N7g", "text": "I only purchased some hoggie rolls at this place but the bread quality was fantastic.  I'll be back to by some more yummy goodies at this place.", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "vsXP832M0kOxKpfduD7dWw", "review_id": "_1UVJD-uDAxeL2k04NUgow", "text": "I make a mean cannoli. Well, technically, I make a mean cannoli filling. I get my cannoli shells from Niccoli's. :)", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "yp90PduP1gD7kgCLWuQg4w", "review_id": "orautXpvPon36EMucImxbw", "text": "Just go here and get the Italian Sub.  It's fantastic!  Also they have real deli meats and cheeses, not Boar's Head.  What's not to love?!!", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ShCTrkKjauSmCawBB9LTeQ", "review_id": "KF0MjcCuYC9u2xirs8vJoA", "text": "I love this place!!  Have had the meatball, italian, and turkey subs.  All delicious.  Their cookies and pastries are delicious too.  Can't wait to try the pizza and lasagna.  Staff is super friendly too.", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KXC_n5pRVdofmKH7nyxJZg", "review_id": "XGyVrd-nJi2AmIZ8uIYWTQ", "text": "I've been coming here for years! Never had anything there I didn't LOVE!!  \n\nthis trip was the Italian beef. FANTASTIC!!", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 8, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "xopO03gWwnEe0JNkHBV8Kw", "review_id": "rqMb9YTY3C2F9Q5AQH2XIA", "text": "As you walk into this friendly little Deli Packed to the ceiling with what you can expect to find in any establishment that calls itself an Italian style Deli in the heart of Manhattan. . . Only in the north part of Phoenix. The owner and his wife have been bringing this authentic NY experience to AZ for around 35 years. All the Cheeses! The LASAGNA ! The Garlic bread!", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aVNJt-b0EXbqqWQsORUELw", "review_id": "6HpZmM0KM6T8r6HJAfAI8w", "text": "TREMENDOUS!!!! Best Meatballs in town. Italian Sandwich is outstanding as well. Great service and friednly atmosphere. Can't wait to try the Pizza.", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EP3cGJvYiuOwumerwADplg", "review_id": "zVWgDjc5gXpZT6Q5FQbq7w", "text": "Love this little gem, it is a tiny Italian grocer that has fantastic food.  I am addicted to the Italian sub sandwich that has their famous Italian dressing.  I live very far from this place so I don't get here much anymore but I have to come here every once in a while for their olive oil.  It is very tiny and only has a few chairs so get your food to go.  You must stop in sometime and just check it out.  It is a little hard to find in the corner of a strip mall just North of Bethany on the West side of 16th Street.", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ef7eJrSr7chDjDth0-k2HQ", "review_id": "8wlanQEc58KYYHUCZY3Lyw", "text": "This place has been around for five million years.  I remember going here when I was a young kid with a friend of mine and her mom to get supplies to make an Italian feast.  \n\nI came in today to get some prosciutto to make a dish I saw on Giada... damn you food network and your impressionable ways!\n\nThe owners were there, the husband in the back making pizzas and the wife running the counter.  She was recovering from surgery and couldn't walk far, apologizing profusely that she could not walk to go cut my meat.  So we sat and talked while we waited for her husband (who was diligently watching those pizzas....they must be yumm-o!).  Sitting talking to the owner made me feel like I was in some neighborhood grocer in Italy and not in the middle of a Phoenix summer, which was a fun escape for the moment.  \n\nI hear their subs are tasty, and the pizza smelled delish! Perhaps I will come back again to give either a try.\n\nThe prices are not small, but the quality is good and the place is local.  It is definitely worth the visit, if nothing else to shoot the breeze with a cool lil old lady!", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0fOPM1H03gF5EJooYvkL1Q", "review_id": "JVrwo22NiRCpTowJ0V0IXA", "text": "Delicious Coconut Macaroon's Approx. $2.50  Large, Fresh  moist, best in valley.  Skip the fake Valley bakery's when you can have the real thing.  Delightful Couple small Business.  Husband Bakes and is also the Cashier.   I also purchased Fresh Rolls, Bread and Imported Italian Holiday Cakes.    I am ready to go just thinking of them.", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jIoyaFNQ3X7cFaN1HmZ_9Q", "review_id": "ITs7E1sUHc9RQy_8ndiZ7A", "text": "Absolutely amazing Italian sub, and some of the nicest people you'll meet!!!", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8LAf67lQTjtsS98E55MYrg", "review_id": "rHBjwp7AmqZAj6sioN9NWQ", "text": "I love this place! The best pizza in all of Arizona! The subs are to die for. The grocery section you can spend forever in trying to decide what  you want to buy this time. The staff is what really makes this place fantastic. Joe and Pepe are two of the sweetest people one can ever meet. Oh yeah also try Joe's homemade sausages.", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Xz1w0h7wDI22IZKi-CnrHA", "review_id": "OWpUuJK5YPCB9j_sY5X7NA", "text": "Delicious and family owned!\n\nI've been to Niccoli's only twice and the first time I went the owners made me feel like part of their family. After reading and watching a video about this little place I decided to give their desserts a try, boy were they good. They BEST cannoli that I've ever had the amazing wedding cookies. \n\nThe second time I went I gave one of their sandwiches a try. They were delicious!!! Again, everyone makes you feel so welcome and like you're part of the family. :)", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9b53hBDMyNdgwAFce9h6bQ", "review_id": "DcOePbE5pnUnepRvJ6o8HQ", "text": "Best Italian sub I've had. Very nice owners. Just be aware there's no place to sit, so you'll have to get it to go.", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0fOPM1H03gF5EJooYvkL1Q", "review_id": "wAWx74suGHLL-eGUJYRrIA", "text": "Holidays Items are in.  This years new treat, Drago Antico Pandolce Genovese Panettone of Genoa 1 Kilo Old Genoa's Cake $25.95 a crumb style Holiday Bread/Cake.   The Pannetones are all incredible especially Fig & Dark Chocolate Panettone from Colavolpe Approx $50.00 combination of sweet baked figs and dark chocolate.   Also, bought the homemade circular Egg Bread for the first time which was great toasted.", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ATlqgcQwb3XzvDnq3Lv-0A", "review_id": "4ZS3Kucj5IS0d-E0J2tEXQ", "text": "Niccoli's is a gem in Phoenix and if you blinked while driving by on 16th St., you'd miss it.\n\nFamily owned and run, it's everything you'd expect from a little Italian deli that you'd commonly find on the east coast.\n\nIt's a great place to stop in for lunch to grab an Italian sandwich - extra Italian dressing!", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cc-NjTz637u7EtFd83dn_w", "review_id": "mklMTBJboRuN2k4GP-8XoQ", "text": "Best selection of authentic italian deli food! Wonderful, friendly, and  charming owners!\nLove the treats and wow the provolone, and amazing meatball subs!\ngreat hard to find items as well, don't miss out.", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "o1_XGLgDbNqUUO7OSszShw", "review_id": "eW9q--xcMQoeA8m3Y_aUiw", "text": "Fanatic little gem at 16th and Bethany Home Road; owners took great care of us.  Great selection in the grocery section.  Make sure to get the cannoli!", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wttePGxhTumTTUinL5tlTg", "review_id": "6Dxsm36flaqASSKRbR2XYw", "text": "I like to support a local business, especially one as long-lived as Niccoli's. My financial advisor would unfortunately like to point out that the same Italian sandwich that I enjoyed for lunch is a full dollar cheaper at another local eatery which shall remain nameless but rhymes with frumpy's. \n\nThe deli is well stocked with imported Italian products but I can't bring myself to pay $25 for a can of scungilli. Can't do it. But if I was gonna do it, I'd do it here. \n\nMust come back and try the 'za sometime.", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EGiAtB4sgZhDdYpRkDneig", "review_id": "utaOXJcbAMtsCnJezxB8jw", "text": "Honestly, one of the most amazing and delicious sandwiches I have ever had!! That dressing is garlic heaven, the sandwich was LOADED with meat but balanced with the other ingredients well, the bread was perfect! My eleven year old just freaked out at how amazing his sandwich was, he wants to eat it everyday now.  I had a turkey and prov, the kido had an Italian.  \n\nThe sandwich alone is five tons of trillions stars, but the owners are one hundred million, billion, infinity....  I enjoyed the kind and simple conversation we had so much! They made my day! \n\nI can't wait to some back!", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ltGh04bjEBhwItWVVG7UJg", "review_id": "_I-1lu4BvZBJWpbqHJs6Yg", "text": "Niccoli's is a great little neighborhood deli. It offers meats, cheeses, desserts and a small selection of Italian staples to take home.  The woman (co-owner???) behind the counter is very sweet and I'm very happy to patronize (what appears to be) a family-owned local business.  Having said that, I'd love to see an expanded selection of fresh loaves of Italian bread.", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r6XxwV8VNq3_N-xsSsn_1A", "review_id": "RMCpk4kNQrbr8NTbwkWG9A", "text": "I dont care how its put. Hands down this place is the best! REAL authentic, REAL italian, REAL ingredients EVERYTIME! FRESH FRESH FRESH!\n\nThe quality here never changes!\n\nI personally love the Italian sub. Ive had many Italian subs, but none compare to a Niccoli's ! I live about 30 mins out from this, and the drive is never thought of hesitation! I was hesitant to try another sub because i love the Italian, but i figured they ALL have to be great! Boy was i right :)\n\nI recently picked up my usual Italian sub, nut this time bought a Sausage & Peppers sub! Can we say, authentic made sausage! Man i was blown away by how good it was. Even by the time i got home it was still hot! I never expect anything less but top shelf quality here!!\n\nif you havent been here yet, you HAVE TO GO!!\n\nThank you Niccolis for your dedication, and quality as one of my best places to go to!\n\nJosh", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 6, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "kffxYQVQsEpF1DVlQlcGCg", "review_id": "qDrblNiuImu6fvsdRFeMeA", "text": "This place has been here for as long as I can remember.\nPlus, for as long as I can remember it has been the Best!\nThe absolute place to go. Even my parents buy food items here.\nJust like the old country. Hehee\n\nEverything is fresh and it all tastes wonderful. Living a bit far away from it these days, but it is so worth the drive. My girlfriend bought Christmas gifts of food to ship here last year.\n Just thinking about it makes me want to go back .\nIt is a great place with a lot of good food. Family owned and run,which makes it even nicer.", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z02XdD0muEz2FFQKPERMYQ", "review_id": "nBspp_tqhOOmSgQ7_BjjBA", "text": "Cannoli.  This review is only for the cannoli.  5 stars!  They fill it while you wait.  Crunchy outside shell and creamy filling.  Absolute heaven.", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xduo1Sh5ODv8yrmAA4janA", "review_id": "8UFD-5zeJgSxD9WOup2l9w", "text": "I love this place!  It's been around forever.  My dad went to high school with the owner, and he and his wife are the salt of the earth.  I wholeheartedly disagree with other Yelp reviewers who don't think this is the best submarine sandwich in town.  I find Niccoli's sub to be near perfect.  If you're not a lettuce guy, take a little off, but you will miss some of the kick butt Italian dressing they are very generous with, unlike some other places in town.  Love the imported items to buy, love the little shortbread cookies rolled in powdered sugar.  Keep on keepin on, Mr. and Mrs. Niccoli!", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-yZJr73bAoPtlpHUL7JBzg", "review_id": "uhpcy5GX2ALNOgcDVZxT7Q", "text": "Niccoli's has the best cannoli I have ever had. Made fresh while I waited. Heavenly. This will spoil you for anything less.This is what they're supposed to taste like.", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TnxCxqjHBlZ3DCoBRGQlJQ", "review_id": "RR8ovbHuv-pEYnu0lOcYeg", "text": "This place is going to be added to my rotation of places to eat! It is a little mom and pop deli full of fresh meat and ingredients! I had both the Italian sub and the meatball sub! The Italian was great! However, the meatball was my favorite!! It extremely tender and the sauce was quite flavorful! \n\n    The other thing that made me love this place were the employees!! They want you to have a great experience and it is important to them. I appreciate that! Pepe is amazing and I will continue to come back not only because of the food but because of her service!!\n\n\nPS- It is BYOB! Well, it's beer or wine. (No fee) \n\nPSS- The setting is extremely casual. Plastic tables with table clothes....but who goes to a deli for ambiance anyway?", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ueCHAfnKbMAonNVmqqvDFA", "review_id": "t8AfAWk41knGCLp1ofwhKQ", "text": "Friendly, amazing family run Italian deli. Almost everything there is imported. Food is soo good, and the deli, well you can just never decide what to get!! Same amazing quality every time:)", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j5eLvXHv7MeGX-QdxSVQKw", "review_id": "sgya4PbypQGsi_ICHFCyoQ", "text": "Sooooo delighted to have finally discovered this wonderful Italian gem! My sausage was delicious and Peppy was welcoming and gracious...I was treated like an old friend! Looking forward to experiencing the pizza, sandwiches and biscotti!", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y0qPTCyopXNgMyVbX0D28g", "review_id": "5kKBpwbkZVajqYcvPTS-0A", "text": "The Italian sub was very tasty. Coming back for the meatball, cheesesteak, and desert.", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zC7WIjyWXMssX92_PQgGWA", "review_id": "-ylKqY5vb7AYhqe2cJ_sJw", "text": "The best italian sub since I went to a local deli in Chicago. It's family owned and they are the nicest people! I will definitely come back over and over again and I live in the East Valley!!! Support your local businesses! This is truly a hidden gem!!!!", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "k_hSdQ2dAYyYnzmATyG_2w", "review_id": "Cc8w42xl4gBnV-0RfABJnA", "text": "Best Italian sub I ever had in my life. Delicious doesn't begin to describe it!\nHomemade bread with awesome chew and mouthfeel. Spicy capocollo ham. Dressing made inhouse - great pepperoncini heat. Owners are very friendly. I will be coming back here for sure.", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qSLm4R6N2Lmhny6E6AjvbA", "review_id": "-gtNzMGI4ZqNBUQyIzmOJA", "text": "I stopped in quick, on a whim, after driving by for the last 10 years.  Had a hankering for an Italian sub and MAN did this place deliver.  Owners were friendly, super talkative, and I felt like I had been invited into their home to have a sandwich.  The sub was built on freshly baked bread, the dressing was home made, and the meats fresh and delicious.  The owner chatted me up for a good ten minutes, and even sat down with me at the table while I ate; that is, until her husband (who was making a HUGE pasta order for a fancy country club in town, which should tell you something in and of itself) pulled her away to help out.  \nThere is a small room off the side of the deli that has a few tables covered in simple, flowered plastic tablecloths, and a TV playing (today) baseball.  I sipped a wonderful orange creme while relaxing with my Italian sub.  The serving was large, so I have half saved for later.  Definitely worth the 8 or so bucks I paid for the sub.\nThey have a beer and wine license that allows you to BYOB/W, so I'll definitely come back with a bottle of red in hand so I can dive in on the pizza with my family.  It is an absolute certainty that I'll be back, and I'll bring friends.", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LbE2hZdvPzvfIdXcWDkEFA", "review_id": "dJ6xF8hNMcLkBSFvV34u-Q", "text": "Didn't know this place existed.  Good people and service.  Awesome Italian Sub!  Good bread, meats and cheeses.  I just drove up ordered a sandwich and met the owners.  I am 100% certain I will be going back!", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 25, "useful": 25, "cool": 27}, "user_id": "NvDR3SPVPXrDB_dbKuGoWA", "review_id": "o3R2igAw4eeLm-S_Il6nEQ", "text": "I read a Yelp talk thread that was singing the praises of Niccoli's Deli & Pizza a couple of months ago. So I decided to take the plunge after my office moved to CenPho.\n\nThis is a Mom & Pop place that's been around for over thirty years. I talked to the Mrs. for a couple of minutes explaining that I was the new kid in town. She explained the setup where you order and they call you if it's busy but will bring your meal to the table if they're not swamped with customers.\n\nThey don't have a soda machine. They sell individual cans. I ordered the meatball sub sandwich. The bread was really soft. They cut up the meat so you don't have your meatballs falling out of the bread like most meatball sandwiches. They have a lot of marinara sauce on the sandwich and it is piping hot. The ladies out there can probably only eat half of the sandwich, that's how big it is. I would say that it had to be one of the tastiest meatball sandwiches I have ever had.\n\nI definitely will be a regular customer of Niccoli's.", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "m7vtKWpZ9wdEQ95wJxrMrg", "review_id": "diM9Wa3S0mTL7y0y0ZIQOQ", "text": "Now that I've moved to central Phoenix, Romanelli's has become too far a drive for me. But I'm definitely glad to have found this place in my new neighborhood! There's a good choice of products imported from Italy here, perhaps not as wide a selection as in Romanelli's but definitely sufficient for making good Italian meals with authentic ingredients. Service is friendly though a bit slow, especially during peak hours, but I think that's because they don't sacrifice the quality of your purchase - especially the deli sandwiches - for speed. That's not unusual for a Mom 'n Pop place. Plus, this place makes the best St. Joseph pastries I've ever tasted, and they're made to order -- sorry, Romanelli's, but Niccoli's beats you in this particular arena ;)", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bTxF_dSqxvSO93nibrJJTg", "review_id": "2V8GNjKFEh9YfzW87byycA", "text": "Best Italian sub East of New York!!  Great selection of sausages, cheeses and imported canned goods.  Friendly and YUMMY!", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QHdHXy73PHc-XDGP7vvQlg", "review_id": "dsUKPWtlYURjW_hidXO1jg", "text": "Niccoli's isn't very close to my place of employment, but I decided to try it out for lunch.\n\nI'm glad I did.\n\nThe interior is very inviting and cozy.  On my visit, there were only a few people inside, which made it nice and quiet.\n\nI noticed a seating area for patrons who wanted to dine inside the deli.\n\nThere seemed to be some anxiety shared by the...  I assume they were the owners of the establishment - due to an employee not showing up for work.\n\nThey continued to apologize profusely for the situation.  Honestly, I was having a lovely time and felt absolutely at ease, despite their difficulties procuring help.\n\nI finally received my meatball sub and took it back with me to the office.\n\nI immediately noticed a difference with my sandwich and the meatball sandwiches I have become accustomed to.\n\nSalumi's in Seattle places giant whole meatballs between two crusty pieces of Italian bread.  It is very hard to eat.\n\nNiccoli's chops the meatballs up and combines them with their delicious sauce.  This makes it a lot easier to eat, especially since they use a softer type of bread.  However, it can get a little soggy if you allow everything to marinate too long.\n\nNiccoli's is easily one of the best Italian delis in Arizona and it just happens to be owned and operated by two of the nicest people.", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KLHak0GHmSlwF_R8DmGo6g", "review_id": "k5KpNJGCKrjjkoVltmxuhg", "text": "If the food wasn't good, I'd still be back, since the service is fantastic. \n\nBut...the food is awesome. \n\nGet the cannolis.", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P3H-0Co6fKrrx4sw7gol9A", "review_id": "nAR4_iRjepfzz70KgQYxvg", "text": "I finally got to check out Niccoli's deli and it lived up to the hype. The owners Peppy and Joe were very friendly and told me a little about the place upon my arrival. It has a good selection of Italian meats, cheeses, oils, sauces, pastas, etc.  You can order a number of subs, pasta dishes and entrees and there is another room (very casual) where you can sit down and eat. \n\nI ordered the meatball sub and it was awesome plenty of sauce, the meatballs were tender and the bread was soft and delicious. I'll be back to try the pizza and the Italian sub for sure. \n\nIf you are craving an east coast style deli then this place is for you.", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sFSRPBzv3WgzNemj6EKMOw", "review_id": "KH_XCuZL6P9xY1D20RsYnw", "text": "The hubs and I were staying in this part of town for our anniversary.  Decided to give this place a try as we wanted good non-Subway sandwiches.  We arrived at about 10:45 am and the place was already hoppin'.  There was only one gentleman working so service was a tad slow but we didn't mind...we were on vacation after all.  And the food was well worth the wait!!  My husband and I split the Italian sub and the ham/provolone sub.  The subs had no mayo or mustard but had a delightful oil and vinegar-type sauce that definitely made the subs stand out.  We usually don't eat onions and both subs came with onions but we ate them and didn't mind them because the subs had such wonderful flavor, the onions just added a little something extra.  We shared a cannoli for dessert....holy schnikes, so fantastic!!  This is a quaint little place in a strip-mall.  They sell Italian foods...canned tomatoes, pasta, meats and cheeses and also have the deli.  There's a little sitting area attached to the shop where you can sit to eat.  If you're looking for a delicious homemade sub try this place.  You won't be disappointed.  Service could potentially be slow but it's well worth the wait and the owners are very friendly, helpful, and apologetic for the slow service if you happen to stumble in at a busy time.", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "wy8Yd_vCWDjiz9rMo4HfqA", "review_id": "FYeRULd9VVMjOkMOVsnI5w", "text": "I was making a \"HAVE TO\" trip to Trader Joe's on Saturday and pulled out my yelp app to see if I had anything worthy of lunch bookmarked in the neighborhood.  I did not, so I then searched and filtered based on highest reviewed.  Niccoli's came up, and it was settled.\n\nThe parking lot, for the most part, was empty... but that didn't deter me from going in.  The smell that hit me upon entering reassured me that I had made the right choice.  Since I'm rarely in that neck of the woods, I ordered a meatball sub and an antipasto salad - knowing full well I would not be able to eat both in one sitting.  \n\nWhile waiting, I struck up a conversation with the female owner, who proceeded to tell me a story about a photo on the wall I had noticed of her and her husband, over 50 years ago, on the night of their wedding night.\n\nJust the fact that she took a few minutes to tell me about their lives that long ago while I waited for my food was worthy of at least four of these stars.  Then, as I was seated in the dining room next door, listening to Sinatra's greatest hits, the food came and it was out of this world.  Easily one of the best meatball subs I've ever consumed - the bread had the perfect chew - and wasn't soggy from the delicious fresh marinara.\n\nThe salad had banana peppers, delicious olives, provolone, three different meats (salami, mortadella and pepperoni) and quite possibly the best Italian dressing to cover it in.  There were not many others who came to eat - but plenty were in and out for various Italian needs.  Their store is small, but appeared to have anything you might need for an authentic Italian meal.  \n\nCheck this place out, whether you go for ingredients to make your own meal or want to try something they make fresh it's totally worth your time. If they're not that busy, ask about the beautiful picture on the wall and you're sure to hear a great story about Joe & Peppy's wonderful life.", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7GaJ5W765h_Tiu13xBEcXQ", "review_id": "9s3ocm9whnfqC-NFLB9mLQ", "text": "My boyfriend and I traveled an hour on Thursday to come to your store based on the reviews and advertising of your business. We ordered two sandwiches, one Italian sub, and one sandwich with mortadella only. We also bought the imported Parmesan Reggiano cheese, a jar of hot cherry peppers, a package of the imported long ziti, 1/2 lb of Hot Capicola and 1/2 lb of Mortadella totaling approximately $80.  We are from NY and have Italian in our blood. We are used to good Italian delis in NY.  Yours doesn't even come close.  I should have realized when there was no smell of cheese when we walked in. The sandwiches were ok, we ate them there. Your store was very clean, not sure if that is due to lack of business or what. When we got home, my boyfriend tried the cheese, he said it was tasteless.  I just made a sandwich with the hot cherry peppers, however, I noticed that the jar cap was popping, which means it's been opened. I tried them anyway and they are tasteless!  Your prices are very high and then to have tasteless cheese and cherry peppers? I told my boyfriend we should come back to your store and demand a refund for the cheese and peppers, which was about $40!  But how much gas are we going to spend traveling back to you?  The proper thing would be to credit his credit card.  Hopefully, you will see this and do that.", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "s2nj91Rpo0gp8_PNs4jpVA", "text": "I have a serious crush on Niccoli's Deli and even though I don't live in the area, I will be sure to find my way to this little mom and pop shop as often as I can! I stumbled across this deli after reading all the raving Yelp reviews and having some time to spare before an event. I am so happy I had time to spare because it helped me discover one of my favorite delis! This Italian Market reminds me of someplace you'd find in a big city, but instead it's situated in a strip mall along 16th street. \n\nUpon entering, you're immediately welcomed by fresh meats in the coolers, fresh bread behind the counter, homemade raviolis waiting in the refrigerators and several rows of Italian imported products waiting for your kitchen adventures. I spent some time exploring each rack filled with exotic olive oils, fresh pastas, olive spreads, canned tomatoes and every other Italian product imaginable. First the owner welcomed me and led me to a reasonably priced yet delicious bottle of olive oil. This is after I accidentally picked up the $70 bottle of olive oil! Whoops. After filling my arms with products to make a homemade Italian meal, I then made my way to the counter and my mouth started watering as I read about all the sandwiches and menu items they offer. Unfortunately I was going to an event, otherwise I would have purchased a sandwich. However, I did purchase two rolls to make a sandwich later! During check-out, I began chatting with the owner's lovely wife who started giving me kitchen tips. She even gave me a recipe for a summer pasta sauce! She took the time to carefully explain the recipe to me and then wrote it down. I feel like I received a special gift! I've already tried the meal at home and it was just as amazing as she promised it would be!\n\nIf you're in the area and want some delicious Italian products, or you simply want a tasty sandwich, this is your spot!", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D9roidMQd7aAB2ZjvSdSpw", "review_id": "um_nr0qCz26BlcBnJwXQJQ", "text": "The best Italian sub I've had yet! The bread was so soft & fresh. The meat was extremely good. My husband's meatball sub looked amazing, he was going on about how good it was. Be prepared to get messy while eating here!", "business_id": "T5HYqRADhAL6VPRAacz74Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "khPlizt3ava1xkbtAxHQnw", "review_id": "PNdzgt2AnieT0-Y7Unpw2g", "text": "My husband and I walked in here to get fitted for a tux. We are in a wedding out of state and just needed measurements. The man was very friendly and got my husband completely measured in 2 mins flat! And for no charge, even though we weren't ordering the tux from them. Score!", "business_id": "-OjA9Wvnn-XExG-9Djj2og", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8U6I0GuBasZa9rapy2H-8A", "review_id": "66PE0U3txg3AE5OJlbw-MQ", "text": "Dallas was a beyond helpful associate at the store. After searching the malls I finally convinced my bf to check out this store. Great, individualized service! It was especially refreshing after dealing with the not so friendly or helpful department store associates.\nMy bf was in a little bit of a bind, needing nice slacks for an upcoming interview. Luckily the Men's Wearhouse has finished bottoms in many sizes and the bf walked out with a couple of pairs of pants, socks, and a belt. \nOf course, they pushed dress shirts and ties and shoes but with a simple, \"no thanks\" we moved on. Dallas made the shopping experience easy and quick. Give that man a raise!!!", "business_id": "-OjA9Wvnn-XExG-9Djj2og", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 8, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cRyNICH0mhjxagvSyVr60Q", "review_id": "E7c6aFeOyINUhtlxPxzdzA", "text": "I have been here on multiple occasions and each time the customer service leaves a lot to be desired. Their selection in 38s-40s seems pretty limited. \n\nI've been twice now when I was looking for a particular color / style. When asked if I needed any assistance, the answer to \"yes, I'm looking for x type of jacket in x color\" should not be to say, \"hold on a few minutes while I\" do something and then to leave your customer waiting 10+ min for an answer.\n\nSave yourself the hassle and go check out, pretty much anywhere else. I hear they sell jackets and suits at the thrift stores. At least there I'm expecting to be ignored and have to fend for myself when trying to find something.", "business_id": "-OjA9Wvnn-XExG-9Djj2og", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "cjFtEd-9D0v0al1jsK2QYA", "text": "The customer service here was top notch! We came in to find a suit for my man, he is 6'6 and thin so finding clothes to fit him is near impossible. \n\nWe were greeted by Steve as soon as we walked in. Before we know it he had the measuring tape out and several different suit options in hand. He also gave recommendations on shirt and tie combinations. They were having a 40% off sale on the entire store so we got a great deal. They were also able to tailor the suit pants within 4 days. \n\nI now have the exact pant and shirt measurements which will make it easy for future shopping extravaganzas.\n\nThanks Steve! You did a great job.", "business_id": "-OjA9Wvnn-XExG-9Djj2og", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bzJErDpsGdM2c11Gb16-tQ", "review_id": "VaV7iQlx4vXwX1f2KIRmuA", "text": "They have average to good suits (material, cut, tailoring) but even with sales prices Men's Wearhouse is too expensive. I bought two suits for the price of one, and had my tuxedo tailored at the Camelback location.", "business_id": "-OjA9Wvnn-XExG-9Djj2og", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TBi-83lYEqTIM0pK9EAV-A", "review_id": "uVQFULW-8VJ97AMhicDmdA", "text": "As other reviewers have described, the customer service here is quite lacking. When I called in to make a reservation for a Tuxedo rental for my fianc\u00e9, they placed me on hold for almost fifteen minutes. I eventually just hung up and called them back... to be placed on hold again, this time for only five minutes. Creating the reservation also took quite some time, even though I already had all of my fiance's measurements and the style numbers of the tuxedo we wanted.\n\nIf we weren't receiving a group discount here for the event we reserved for, I probably would have just gone to Mr. Formal. They are a local shop just down the street on Camelback with excellent prices, customer service and selection. A huge bonus there is that they ARE the warehouse, so they have everything in stock and there are never any rush charges.", "business_id": "-OjA9Wvnn-XExG-9Djj2og", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "GnZWh25MyJD1d5FMKl3QmA", "review_id": "gfDW6hNE_Bz39dCDhW4Law", "text": "Oh jeez I hate it when spring roles around and the drive through starts to smell... If you go to the drive through, be ready to keep your windows up because the grease box in the back STINKS... ugh - going through in a convertible to satisfy my oreo blizzard jones was enough to ruin my appetite. \n\nService is OK except in two cases, which unfortunately happen often: 1) a crowd of people inside; or 2) some in front at the drive through ordering multiple items. \n\nTo be fair, all the ice cream items (why order anything else at DQ?) are fine, as good as any other DQ. But the outside stench at the drive through and slow service limit me to only two stars.", "business_id": "AyPmMe8GW6J26NvT_oI88Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "19XQqiECNXQlwsxFWyqPbQ", "text": "Peanut.\nBuster.\nParfait.\nThe.\nEnd.", "business_id": "AyPmMe8GW6J26NvT_oI88Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "N4FpmGUdAa7Z59YXDRDSSQ", "text": "They have closed this location.  To bad because I'll miss it.  The parking was terrible but I dealt with it since I hate drive throughs.", "business_id": "AyPmMe8GW6J26NvT_oI88Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5E193w76Qlhoi1gkyakW2A", "review_id": "iHlGQSCPyaDAIG5Ssw5rMA", "text": "Great food, friendly staff.  I went there a lot when I lived in the area.  The food was great, the only downside is if you don't eat the tacos right away or you get them to go they get a little soggy.  But it is from the fresh salsa, not grease!", "business_id": "GGhyhajTNKm5yTxtAoaxIw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "saNCRlGYQEBkgpvalJsvRw", "review_id": "OaMCrVqhMmVjHULzVHIrHQ", "text": "Best \"personal\" burrito in town!  I ALWAYS get the chicken burrito with medium salsa and cheese.  The great thing the burrito tastes the same today as it did the first time I went in over 6 years ago.  And...the same cool guy is making my burrito over all these years.  It is always so nice to go in and see his smile!\n\nThe meat is flavored and cooked well, the salsa incredibly fresh, and you can't beat the cheese.  This place tops any other \"build-a-burrito\" joint you have ever been to.\n\nTons of burrito choices (regular or whole wheat tortillas), tacos, quesadillas, taco salads or \"burritos in the biff\" which is a burrito but in a baked tortilla shell.\n\nPS.  You can pick up a beer or margarita here too :)", "business_id": "GGhyhajTNKm5yTxtAoaxIw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "YkafUZz74f5C8ozi5NX73g", "review_id": "vrcDfnXP_17hDwa8FxAcAQ", "text": "The family and I were looking to grab some lunch at Chipotle, but we got lost and came to Kokopelli instead. It's similar to Chipotle - made to order burritos and other typical Mexican food - but Chipotle it is not.\n\nTo tell you the truth, I wasn't too hungry to begin with so I ordered a chicken quesadilla and I got exactly that - a tortilla with cheese and chicken. Nothing else. Even though it was what I ordered and contained all ingredients necessary to live up to its description, I just felt like the whole thing was \"meh\". I got some pico de gallo on the side which helped a bit, but I was only given a little to-go cup full (there is no salsa bar) and given my salsa usage, it only lasted a couple bites.\n\nThe burritos ordered by the rest of my family didn't seem all that interesting either. I didn't get to taste anything but, from first glance, the bean to burrito filling ratio was wrong (too much beans, not enough meat - what can i say, I'm picky about my burritos!) and the burritos seemed as \"meh\" as my quesadilla was. \n\nI wish we had gone to Chipotle.", "business_id": "GGhyhajTNKm5yTxtAoaxIw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_GVAV2LjUWEs9fGjslex_A", "review_id": "kGVEFVNAI4-RIuDjo2onLg", "text": "I'll take this place over Chipotle any day.  The Carnitas burrito is the best...yummy good.", "business_id": "GGhyhajTNKm5yTxtAoaxIw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aTi0NVrcPJWbN6jAsJVcAw", "review_id": "JMY9aOjDhKRSgBCqRUdVfA", "text": "This Pizza Hut is just a take-out location, no eat-in; they may do delivery also.  It's best if you call your order ahead and stop by to pick it up rather than dropping by. If you drop in and order, you'll need to wait about 15 minutes for your order. They have their best-selling pizzas and 2-liter sodas. \n\nThey're on the corner in a busy, tight shopping area on N 16th Street.", "business_id": "BJLoCsSp2TkHeTv00fJTVQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lHq7wwNjFx5raj1wMtumNA", "review_id": "ZW46PfD9W8e9Hkpzg_c-3g", "text": "Good service at this location, Robert acknowledges you as soon as you walk in the door.. Orders are always correct too", "business_id": "BJLoCsSp2TkHeTv00fJTVQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YSropzSJpFLKaPmRPIoE-g", "review_id": "e6e8rk1MbHtTrd7bvHrbFQ", "text": "Called today to place a large order to send to a local business as a thank you for helping us out.  Spoke to Jeff who worked out an AMAZING deal with us for a group of pizzas. Then after he got my card number, he discounted it some more.  Excellent customer service and price.  The pizza was enjoyed by everyone!", "business_id": "BJLoCsSp2TkHeTv00fJTVQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xfw8eOYmfMphj7qe8rDZOg", "review_id": "nk0av5Yz_VVzNu9p5mJ_6w", "text": "This is a great thrift store.  You can frequently find good stuff here at a bargain price.  All of the sales go to an important cause.  A must for Phoenix thrifting.", "business_id": "n7snytnuDnAWmGb60YUl7g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4ce55R4Wz8BLyVd-d_PJdA", "review_id": "84ROWEM0zcWAC89gqMFnOQ", "text": "TALK ABOUT THRIFT MECCA!. Shanti's is one of my fave shops to frequent on a regular basis due to wonderful prices, new inventory and an amazing staff. I have found many a perfect piece and even snagged a HUGE (5 FOOT x 5 FOOT) Ornate Gold Picture Frame for only $75 after they marked it down by half ( that's the great customer service I was bragging about)  It is totally worth the trip to peek inside this Thrift wonderland and see what treasures you will find.", "business_id": "n7snytnuDnAWmGb60YUl7g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bkaMd3Fk8a7yT4tkthHDbA", "review_id": "egpkbzaVclfsS3iFAmmtPg", "text": "Shanti's is a great store ! Because it's next to Goodwill, it needs a lot more signage to stand apart! Sometimes their windows are painted which really makes it stands out. I have told many people to stop in there, but because Goodwill is so overpowering, they miss it sometimes.\nThat is my only constructive criticism that really is not their fault! \n\nI always find great shoes and clothing! For so dang cheap!!! They often get really great furniture! Whenever someone says they are looking for pieces, I refer them there because you never know what you'll find and it's priced to sell!\n\nThey also have tons of books for less than $1, it might be less than .50 cents actually! They get tons of stuff and pretty much everything but furniture is less than $5 bucks.\n\nThey provide a lot of services as a non-profit and I always enjoy spending my money or donating to these types of causes.", "business_id": "n7snytnuDnAWmGb60YUl7g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "ZnnB_-3MaL7y4QiyKTB-UA", "text": "$1.25 well drinks are the main draw for me on Thursdays at Armadillo Grill, a nice sports bar - but the well drink special is little known about so it doesn't attract as skeezy of a scene as one would think.   I've been here several times, and I'm told that the food is pretty decent too.  Some restaurant industry friends of mine frequent the place as they serve food until 1 AM.  The bartenders are friendly, the confines are very spacious and service is always decent.   Check it out.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2006-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "llkm_iXQszkN5DZvmqjNqA", "review_id": "cntB5Mz7rykiLJqTvsQwYA", "text": "i went there once a while back and it was dirty and never went back... but if Stevey is right about the drink specials i might have to re-visit", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2006-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "a4PZcCjcrh8jAxV8h1awag", "text": "Whoa hold the phone. I didn't know anything about this $1.25 Well Drink special on Thursdays so I will certainly have to revisit this spot. \n\nI have eaten here a few times, as a friend of mine is a big fan of this place, but I just couldn't see it. It felt like he was talking about a girl he thought was attractive and she gets built up and built up and when you finally meet her you have no idea what he was talking about. She isn't ugly, but you probably wouldn't have gone as far as to say she is all that great, either. \n\nMaybe I haven't ordered the right thing, so next time I head in I'll try something new alongside my dollar cocktail.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "47YDEbJ1vPkrxBiyioeyeA", "text": "4-stars for this simple reason: it's low key and unpretentious. Whether it's Tuesday or Saturday, there's room for you. It may not be at the bar, but there's room. I prefer this place on a weekday. Sit at the bar, watch the TV, drink the specials and chat with the bartenders. Or, play darts on modern-day dart machines. It's comical to play Cricket in space, or with balloons. If that doesn't fancy you, play it straight. Or meander to the pool tables and hit some balls around. Or, if you need some fresh air, step outside on the patio... Most often you'll see a red/blue flashing light show. Fun times. \n\nIt's not the easiest place to find if you don't know what you're looking for. I think the large strip mall across the street distracts you while you're driving. But, turn your gaze to the north side of the street and look closely for this hidden gem. Stopping in for a drink or two is definitely well worth it.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PShy2RYNadDUhJf4ErOJ7w", "review_id": "uA0Vvpt4zls5A37cnxHNpA", "text": "I LOVE the food here.\nLOVE\n\nIt's an offtrack race horse betting bar, with cheap drinks and happy hour specials.  However, I regard myself as somewhat of a foodie, and I LOVE the food here!!\n\nTheir ahi tuna salad is sooooooo good and cheap!\nTheir beef stroganoff is awesome\nTheir grilled cheese and tomato soup is great!\n\nTry the food, you won't be sorry.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "uhDO4i8Ys3kBlH06SKGTnQ", "text": "When you go, get the Thai sticks as an appetizer!\nWhat I really love about this place?  The races!  While I don't gamble, it's rare to go to a clean, classy place and see races.  \nThe menu is vast.  I like the hummus platter:  surrounded by slices of cucumber and other fresh veggies.  The hummus has a bit of a kick, which is how I make it when I actually have the time.\nMy servers are always super-friendly and have an awesome sense of humor!\nService is quick, too!", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wNqwKWaRjClmcKsoJJRFow", "review_id": "bYuFIgPWIcFcWzzVcvNFJw", "text": "Casual, unpretentious bar near The Biltmore area. Decent selection of food and drinks, all reasoably priced. Gaming area, pool tables and outdoor patio with misters. Best of all, it's within stumbling distance of home!!!!!", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "tJT9sjR_tCmEdj5qGYwWYA", "text": "The food sucks... don't order the fried pickles, ever!\n\nIt's a total dive... don't sit down in the restrooms, ever!\n\nThe bartenders are good, the games are fun, and they have pool. What more can you ask for? I've been here a hundred times after work, and there is always something going on. It's definitely an \"industry\" bar if you know what I mean... always full of bartenders, waiters, and hotel people. We go here because it's cheap, a good place to wind down after work, and they have golden tee.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "0qIsBt4EzBDCKrIviV55Ew", "review_id": "-fbSZ0Hs94ME0w_xq_WN9A", "text": "The Good the Bad and the Ugly\n\nThe Good, \nFood and friendly sincere service that is available \"late night\" will defiantly earn my 4th star.  \n\nThe menu is so large that you can very easily miss an entire page. And the food offered is all over the place from meatloaf and cheesesteaks to great dinner items you find in upscale dinning restaurants.  \n\nThe bad,\nDrink Specials are tempting enough to go here to get bombed.  If you are a binge drinker or just love great deals, Armadillo Grill is your weekday hook up. \n\nThe Ugly,\nSorry staff and management I love you guys but pointing fingers does not keep a restaurant  clean.   But it does keep the local dive bar feel alive and I'm ok with that.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eGAfB-vUSAMp2UFgpDwPjw", "review_id": "2dRzCFcR8ECVro9LRIseQA", "text": "i really like this restaurant. this is a combo bar & restaurant. THERE IS ALSO OFF TRACK BETTING FOR HORSES!  in the main room is a bar surrounded by tables. i think it looks pretty cool. all the tables have black table cloths and candles. there are multiple tvs for betting or sports.  the food is advertised as ecclectic. the menu is large with a great variety of food. this is not just plain bar food. they have ribs, steaks, calamari, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, pasta, etc....  i think the food is really good. the steaks are great and they give you plenty of quality vegetables for sides. the salads are large and they have a variety of specialty salads. appetizers are priced better then other places. they have a cheap appetizer menu 7 days a week for happy hour. appetizers during happy hour are ONLY $3.00. they have simple appetizers like wings up to really good like calamari. 3.00! they are known for their deep fried pickles which i find good. if you are looking for a more quiet place to sit other then the bar area and tv area, there is a separate dining room. i've never been let down by their tasty food and quality service. you can go here for a good party time, a romantic dinner, or a family dinner. good all around place. they have a smokers patio with misters.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "hTF1_YtLhW6RM1p8_tthug", "review_id": "xw2nDd-Vq_1Yx897eOgjXQ", "text": "This place really makes me miss living in Phoenix.  Sure, it's not your average upscale Biltmore place, and the atmosphere is definitely relaxed and dive-y, but if that's what you like then the 'Dillo is great.  Drinks are way cheap, bartenders are very friendly and remember you, cheap pool, and I'm sorry, but I absolutely love their fried pickles (they're only $3 after 11!).  What more could a girl ask for?", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "PShy2RYNadDUhJf4ErOJ7w", "review_id": "xCmaag3gQwCaLiLohi_d8w", "text": "Oh how I love thee Armadillo Grill\n\nThrough the years, I still love.\nLOVE\nLOVE LOVE LOVE THEIR FOOD!\n\nI order their seared tuna salad without noodles and with the dressing on the side.  YUM.\n\nI love their armadillo gold sauce on the chicken sliders\nMmmmm\n\nLOVE.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "r2vglPGmMuyo1BqV91l56g", "review_id": "O1nfp3fscOo7Uuu5DPNRYA", "text": "This is one of my favorite bars, its a cool relaxed environment. It has a great daily happy hour and reverse happy hour.  I have taken many friends and business clients, they have all wanted to go back.  Great food and drinks.  The wings in the Armadillo gold sauce can be voted Phoenix Best.  Their potato skins are the best I've had (when they don't come out a little burned I must admit).  Can you say Fried Pickles!  Give it a shot, if you like pickles you will love the Fried Pickles.  If you get the burger, you need to get the onion rings!!", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 7, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Q96IRvil6RNgdLmGKuh81A", "review_id": "L3_Npp7psFQkMG08HhyesA", "text": "After sneaking in to the Biltmore to use their hot tub for 2 hours, we needed a place to grab some food and a drink or two. Of course, it was more for me that we needed a dive-y sort of place as I had no makeup and a baseball hat covering my wet hair. Nico recommended Armadillo's and I was a fan right away. We sat at the bar and the bartender was friendly and prompt with our drinks. \n\nWe ordered: \n*Wings in Armadillo Gold Sauce- Nico loved them \n*Potato Skins- soooo good! Some of the best skins I've ever had \n*Hummus and Pita bread- also v good. Pita was warm and toasted perfectly \n\nThere were a lot of sports fans glued to the Chargers game and it was a fun atmosphere.  Definatly a place to stop in for cheap food and drinks, with or without looking like a complete scrub.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TWjDnKexHSp0U3UQ3W01Kw", "review_id": "1f0iEeAigLUsLORTA-qr2w", "text": "The Armadillo Grill is an unpretentious, friendly neighborhood bar/grill in the Biltmore area. The atmosphere and friendly bartenders are a refreshing change of pace from the rest of  the area. \n\nThe food isn't bad. But it's not necessarily awe-inspiring, either. A friend insisted I try their famous fried pickles so I did. They were okay, but I mean, it was just a hot claussen covered in breading. Mmm. But hey, if I was hammered, I'm sure I would have been all about it. Another gut-bomb appetizer I indulged in was the fried mozzarella. No explanation needed there. The hummus was better than I expected, though. So were the wings... With both sauces. And no this was not a 1am tuesday binge session. I don't do that anymore.\n\nGood drink specials. Hoegaarden on tap. This is the perfect place to come when you want to get drunk for cheap and cram your face with a bunch of shit you know you shouldn't.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1cR5-LZcSYcACxhGe3DEVA", "review_id": "bmMOic_oRziglZCo7YFWVQ", "text": "Cheap Happy hour specails, Great service, and pool Table... I'm misty eyed allready...\n\nhopeing it would just get better from there... but little power for laptop meetings... Food just OK... and so is this place just OK...", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "_7el1cOgnfkNfmZKi277bQ", "review_id": "aPKY7CiNSuo7TdkooPYv7g", "text": "Really? Seriously? Sarah L. is the L for Little Pompous? Where is your hood, North Snottsdale? Unbelievable. How can you review a restaurant you didn't even eat at??? from your review you just walked in had a beer, peered down your nose and left. \n\nThis is a great little spot tucked away unsuspectingly on Camelback road. They have a great happy hour, pool tables and a surprisingly great menu. I haven't been here in awhile because of the economy the way that it is. But they did have off track betting as well . Not sure if they still do. \nThe service is good the people are fun and friendly. I like bar food but you can get so much more here. \n\nSome of my Fav's \nThe herb crusted beef tenderloin is outstanding great cut of meat cooked to perfection. \nThe Mediterranean stuffed chicken stuffed with artichokes, black olives and feta with a dill sauce and wild rice it is delish! \nI am not a big fan of Pesto but their Penne pesto cream is yummy. \nAlso try the Thai Chicken skewers, Artichoke Croquettes, Louisiana Shrimp, or the Cracked Black pepper Calamari! \n\nThis is a restaurant/bar! It's a joint, a neighborhood hang out. \n\nI hate to be rude but geez, you stick to your hood and I'll stick to mine. When you offer a review in the future you should start by saying I rarely go anywhere that doesn't require a 20.00 cover and has a coat check.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "udzY22a6foBOcsU7_7nIPA", "review_id": "RGIipCNCMD4kTZrl_8EL3g", "text": "Hi-\nHubby and I are trying to find new places to eat. We recently checked out this place and loved it. Arriving late evening we weren't looking to be shocked. Found out they have OTB and I really liked the ambiance. The dining room had cool tables set up for late night intimate dinners or fun evenings of shots and pool. The menu was great, lots of dining options and all sorts of specials. Our server Ryan was so nice, helping us make our final decision having the Fish and Chips and their specialty 'Penne Pesto Pasta. They both were so delicious, the fish was crispy and cooked just right, and the 'signature dish' was full of flavor and easy on the eyes. The manager Mike came by and made sure we were happy.We were.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "udzY22a6foBOcsU7_7nIPA", "review_id": "Wwn1fF-xuq6rDjIBY2Youw", "text": "O yeah, we had to go back here. I really like the atmosphere and they have great specials. Plus they have gambling and tasty food. This time I ordered the signature soup, rustic tomato and a starter salad. I wasn't in the mood for heavy food and that was perfect. The salad was a salad but nicely done. No package salad here.The soup was delicious, a little cool, I should have mentioned it to our server but I didn't want her to take it from me.  LOL!  Very creamy and full of flavor. Hubby ordered the wings, extra crispy, and he really liked them. They looked awesome. Of course it was Tuesday , the Tuesday Teas were featured, hubby had one and enjoyed it.  Will definitely be back, very good food and we like the way it's presented.You can tell the kitchen takes pride in what goes out. We eat with our eyes first, you know? Keep up the good work, it's appreciated!    Linda", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "McMS1Xw6qouR8M4pygTNDg", "review_id": "m1t72dPy9UNZul42jkwmGQ", "text": "This place was dissapointing to me. I was excited based on the reviews but wasn't pleased with the food. I ordered a ceasar salad and the dressing was almost slimy. That is the only way I can describe it.  My date ordered a philly cheese steak sandwich that was awful. It tasted like pure salt. Maybe we got the wrong items? The server was nice but pretty pushy on us getting alcohol. The prices were great on the drinks but the margarita was an awful choice. It was bad. The long island ice tea wasn't terrible but I guess this is just a place to go for cheap drinks and medium food. I would prefer going to Chili's over this place. Sorry Armadillo Grill. I wanted to love you.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "g6rlp5No6GjEDXkrjvg1kQ", "review_id": "6JkcreL0FCCgA-oceiWMRw", "text": "Okay so a sports bar is the LAST place I expect to find mouthwatering deliciousness. But this place is undeniably a must eat. Ive been here a few times and I have never been disappointed, but what prompts me to write about it is the Acapulco Shrimp Quesadillas. They are out of this world, the spicy jalapeno creme sauce is genius! My coworker ordered the pesto pasta and it smelled heavenly. The smell is that smell that even though you're stuffed beyond belief you still want to keep eating because it smells so good smell. Does that make sense.  Other than that its a great place to people watch..off track betting spot.. need I elaborate? You will NOT be disappointed by the food in fact it will trump any bad service experience you may have.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "Lp_Ykqfbv5Q-oyGYlMGJRg", "review_id": "-0Tltr0ZYM35fp6FBf9hCg", "text": "Upon first impressions, not that impressed. After a few minutes, I'm in love. The bartneders qere amazing, hooking it up with much needed shots and a free beer when he forgot to change the keg. The bartenders love to joke around and it seems like there are a lot of regulars. Always a good sign...\n\nI would give this place five stars if I had the food, they have tomato soup. Alas, I was out with the biggest tool in N Scottsdale and apparenty I didn't deserve a meal with this horrible \"date\" because I wanted to leave so I could watch It's Always Sunny. Best decision of my life!\n\nAlso, a warning to all Armadillo employees, I may attempt to steal that big red chest in the Women's bathroom. It may take a few attempts, and I may get arrested, but I have to have it!", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "YbHL_lmvARxf0rz0WlVQPQ", "review_id": "u4YHb9iks5Bz5UN9rPaEzw", "text": "I've been coming here for the last 3 years and have to say it always delivers.  The drink specials are addicting, the food is way beyond what you'd expect at a bar, and the scene on weekends is packed full of people looking to kick back after a long week's work, relax, and have a good time.  Highly recommended!", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AVCBC2G5RjJM8tu_PebFPw", "review_id": "Se9tcAzTvwWS9w8nUxYnMw", "text": "I love this bar! The bartenders are awesome a lot of regulars here and I can see why it's easy to become one everyone is really nice. I went there with my roommate and about three times and they welcome us like we've been going for years.As far as the food I've really only had the fried pickles which are amazing! They have great drink specials and reverse happy hour. I haven't made it to happy hour yet because I'm scared I will stay there until close.The inside is nothing fancy but, enough bar games to keep you entertained.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "-9mljS0O9mwdOnGv-Oea3Q", "review_id": "o3wZjDoFAfddB-od9T3oCQ", "text": "After constantly passing the Armadillo Grill I started to wonder was it any good? So I read my fellow yelpers reviews. I was impressed with so many positive comments! I decided to go in and try it on a Wednesday afternoon. The place is pretty cool with a nice patio. The well drinks $3 not bad at all. The bartender a friendly gal name Kerri, that afternoon, who asks your name and introduces herself with confidence. The Dillo Burger and Fries I chose, was awesome! Burger was tasty, juice and fresh cooked to a perfect Medium as requested and steak fries were cooked to the perfect crispness. \nOh yeah I'll be returning! Trying to keep myself away as I write this an it approaches happy hour now when appetizers go to half price and drinks get even cheaper, and well it is Friday! \nThe only thing I don't like about the place is the number of TV screens with the off track betting results. Also the TVs are placed just a bit to high up for shorty here also.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bmDivXQy-KB4_dPIS9ZA8w", "review_id": "KDxkU51Xn14TLG_dNftKZg", "text": "We drive by The Armadillo Grill all the time and have always thought it was just another bar. We finally decided to give it a try tonight and we were pleasantly surprised. All of the employees were extremely friendly and the service was really fast. If our glasses were less then half full our waitress would automatically bring a new soda. \n\nThe Happy hour is a great deal.They have half price munchies and $3 well drinks. We started out with the potato skins which were good because they were made with real potatoes not like the fake looking potatoes you get at chain restaurants. For dinner I had the bar b que pulled pork sandwich and my fiance had the buffalo chicken sandwich. Both were really delicious!!\n\nThe atmosphere is fun because you can tell this is the kind of place that has \"regulars\" and where the locals hang out. Not to mention there is a TV practically every 3 feet with some sort of sport on it. \n\nWe occasionally go to Turf Paradise but with Armadillo Grill so close maybe will start coming here to do a little off track betting. Much better food than the horse track and a lot less sweaty guys in tank tops.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L3XWX_dd8_pYnRSMdppjDg", "review_id": "0o59nVqoohULIK4N22Yr-w", "text": "Jason B. and I decided to try this place on Saturday night. I looked at the menu online and though the food sounded really interesting.\n\nWe started with the Artichoke Croquettes, and the Calamari as well. We were disappointed in the Artichoke Croquettes, you get 4 half Artichokes fried with alternating Marinara and this white sauce. The only thing that was good about this dish was the white sauce, which we used to dip the Calamari in. The Calamari was your average calamari, nothing special! \n\nI ordered a the 19th Street Burger, which was cooked perfectly and came with a spicy sauce, not sure if the sauce was for the Onion Rings, but it was great of the Burger.\n\nNot sure I will be rushing back to the Armadillo Grill, but I wouldn't say no to going back again!", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "--65q1FpAL_UQtVZ2PTGew", "review_id": "xrr7cqi3BBn0ZVbneY_jow", "text": "Oh, Armadillo Grill...you are something special.\n\nThe first time I came here it was late at night and I wasn't expecting much at all. From the outside this bar didn't really look like my style, but the moment I stepped inside, I was confused. It's had a semi-dive feel and there were a couple of really good DJs that night. I began to think that this place was going to be an alright spot to eat late at night. Then I had the food...\n\nTwo words: Fried Pickles. I've had them before at other places but Armadillo serves the best I've ever had. They were mind-boggling good! Not only were they like delicious sin in my mouth, they were also on a happy hour menu! $3.50 for an order of six! After the pickle came the chicken and I can say with confidence that it's the best chicken I've had at a bar. It doesn't matter if you get the strips or the buffalo chicken sandwich, they are both mouthwatering (writing about it right now is making me hungry). That night I left really content and sure that I would be back, and not just late at night!\n\nOnce I returned I knew I should try a few other things but I'm always compelled to get the chicken. I did manage to taste the mac and cheese (with buffalo chicken!), their wings and the chicken parm. Everything was spectacular (especially as far as pubs go)!\n\nThe staff at Armadillo Grill has always been great and I'm sure they will continue to be as I wiggle my way into becoming a regular here! Great happy hour, great food and friendly service in a really chill bar equals two huge thumbs up from me (I jammed them so they're both swollen)!", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i8kR-Qnn3xd9EnpCWs9POQ", "review_id": "OcGEgsqPRdSjNO6SUQuxtg", "text": "As we all know, Condor has been to many Pubs in the Queen's Empire, London, Sydney, Dublin, you name it. Yesterday, elbow to elbow at the bar of The Armadillo Grill, among kindred Sportsmen in the Valley betting on the Sport of Kings (Horse racing), at the suggestion of the gorgeous Armadillion Carrie, I tried \"Richard's Pub Burger\" from the Specials Menu. Needless to say, the juicy beef, cheddar cheese and delicately fried egg sandwiched between a crisp, toasted Thomas' English Muffin, rivaled the best Pub Fare in the world. Try it with a cold beer or, as my friend Jimmy said, \"with a Bloody Mary! Breakfast of Champions!\" Now if I could only pick a winner at Turf Paradise!", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vUn91MER1jV-jT4crd3pOg", "review_id": "bZ8oV8K8DJFaQSl5xe9ALg", "text": "One of favorite happy hour places in town. If you get the wings here it shouldn't matter if you get anything else. Great location and nothing else needs to be said. Maybe a renovation on the parking lot.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-GNcVLtPu1QlJ07cMRe4zw", "review_id": "mdtYBNzB2vQcXnvdnHngWQ", "text": "Good bar food.  We had buffalo wings and they were ok.burger and fries and pulled pork sandwich were very good.  The fries were excellent. Happy Hour on weekends!", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "DJzbBORAJjTiTzFCEdoMQQ", "review_id": "bqp9RL4Dk0dqhpzj2ZyP0Q", "text": "My boyfriend (the lucky Nader A.) and I were driving past, feeling hungry and irritable late at night. We went and it looked like a standard sports bar--not the kind of place I'd usually go to, but it was late and our options were limited.\n\nWe sat down in a dimly lit booth and looked skeptically at the menu. We decided to go with the Fried Pickles, the Fingers and Fries, and the Buffalo Chicken Burger. I expected standard greasy bar food, but Holy Jesus, it was AMAZING! The fried pickles are huge and the batter is wonderful. I'll eat 3 of them (they come in orders of 6) and start feeling full. The Fingers and Fries are also great, the chicken is some of the most tender I've ever had. You can very gently pull it apart with your fingers. Absolute bliss. I think they use corn flakes or something in the batter; it's very flavorful and thick. I usually get the Fingers and Fries with a side of buffalo sauce and a side of ranch.\n\nThe Macaroni and Cheese with Buffalo Chicken is also worth stopping in for. I always have an internal battle about whether I want that or the Fingers and Fries. The waitresses are always friendly and the place isn't usually too busy. I tried branching out for the enchiladas and wasn't very impressed, but that's fine--I'll stick to what's good. \n\nI'm here pretty regularly whenever I feel like throwing my diet to the wind...which happens at least once a week because of those damn fried pickles!", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ef7eJrSr7chDjDth0-k2HQ", "review_id": "vGhtlJ8S0TLEO0YS7harHQ", "text": "Love. Love. Love this place.\n\nGood prices all day long, but stick around long enough and there will be some random even greater special price of the day.  Love that even on the special prices for cocktails you still get a fairly decent pour.  The patio is great at night for watching all the crazy drivers on Camelback.  Service is always pretty good, and the managers are always roaming about helping aid in good service.  They have pool tables and tons of TVs.  I've only had one thing here that I didn't like, and that was just a personal preference thing (their nachos are with the cheese sauce instead of shredded cheese) The 1/2 price munchie menu for late night is awesome.  I have a love affair with their Hummus....soooo good!!\n\nDefinitely a place to check out for sure!", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yMOeO0j1dlWulUDnNCgFQQ", "review_id": "7kSj36mgMGaqAlRJcjexFg", "text": "So... I am a little biased, being that I am a former \"Dillo\" AND I met my future husband here.  That being said, I love this place.  The staff is efficient, very friendly and a lot of fun.\n\nThe \"Dillo is a neighborhood bar and grill in the Camelback Corridor with a great menu.  They serve your typical bar food, yet better... usually with their own special spin on it.  They also have a very creative lunch and dinner menu and a specials menu that changes weekly to keep you on your toes.  \n\nThe wings are awesome!  They marinate in a spicy dry rub before frying and the sauce selections are very tasty and all homemade.  My personal favorite was the traditional buffalo sauce but the Armadillo Gold sauce is also very good.  Although it is a tough call, the Hummus & Pita is probably my favorite appetizer.  It is topped with ground cumin and smoked paprika that gives it wonderful flavor.  The best part about the wings, hummus and the rest of the \"Munchie Menu\" is that is is half price between 4-7p AND 11p-close EVERYDAY!\n\nSome of my other favorite menu items are the Buffalo Chicken sandwich (YUM!) and Seared Ahi Tuna salad.  The Penne Pesto Cream is probably one of my favorite pasta dishes EVER.  \n\nI can't leave a review with out mentioning the drink specials... Hello drink specials!!  Happy Hour everyday from 4-7 & 11-cl, that means $1 off all well drinks, draft and bottle beers.  Three Olives vodka specials on Mondays and Thursdays ($3.50 or $5 doubles, yum!).  There are many other drink specials you must check out for yourself.  I think I have rambled on enough about my love of the dillo, I moved away and just miss this wonderful little place!", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0g6TyhGJXvLQNr7d7LsDnw", "review_id": "XtLveFHkU2_PaDluyEAVUg", "text": "Wow! talk about roll back prices....$1.75 wells, $3 sky's and half price munchies cost only $3.50. Rest assured the prices are not reflected in the taste at all! We ordered 2 orders of buffalo wings with Armadillo Gold sauce, potato skins, hummus and fried pickles. The wings were delicious, finger tasting good! Except I didn't care for the red onions tossed on top of the wings, easily picked off, but none the less weird! I have never had a buffalo wing served with raw onions, and i'm not about to start (next time i'll ask them to leave them off-i hate to waste food=even if its just a few diced onions). The fried pickles had a delicious breading so i didn't mind that they weren't the true dill pickles i'm used too. The ranch for the pickles was a little runny, but tasty. The potato skins were also very tasty, and best part is there was little to no grease on top because I asked them to leave the bacon off. They were cooked to precision, not dry or over baked what so ever! They sure do know how to served a good drink too. The service was good, we didn't have to wait long for anything. There were a lot of of men due to the off track betting, so you can imagine the lack of women hanging out just for the fun of it. Something about old men smoking cigarettes non-stop checking out the race sheets and pissed of about dropping money in a second keeps women away, but don't let that keep you from trying this place, especially for the Happy Hour!", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UBIeuiLY9PobybSgo0qhWw", "review_id": "rRknbodEKHJen3xDq_ToBA", "text": "The place wasn't too packed it looked like your average \"after work\" crowd...the server was quick and informed us of their happy hour specials. I decided to go with the strawberry margarita; it was pretty good and strong. We decided to order off their \"munchies\" menu, we ordered the salt and pepper calamari, it was cooked perfectly not too chewy and you could really taste the mix of salt and pepper...  and the mozzarella wedges were your standard fried cheese concoction served with marinara. I also ordered the wings in hot honey sauce which surprisingly were really tasty, they weren't hot at all but the sauce had a great sweet smoky flavor to it. Also some random ordered us a round of Washington apple shots so that made the food taste even better! I will def. be back to try some more food off of the regular menu.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "S6NrF2WuiJXp9BbWEDpcHQ", "review_id": "O7uUkQO-QP5FFp4UTt50rw", "text": "Okay...so I kind of cheat. I write about places I've already been to but I'm new to Yelp and trust me, I have a new destination planned out verrrrry shortly. \n\nWhat can't I say about The Dillo? I've heard about this place for years and have only within the last year or so been in to take it for a test run to see how great (or bad) it could be. It's lived up to the hype.\n\nThe Armadillo Grill is misleading. From the outside, it isn't what you would expect. It's a sports bar with class and the food is awesome. My favorite? The fried pickles...such a guilty pleasure but I eat them with ease. The wings are also fantastic and so's the calamari.\n\nThe wait-staff are all friendly...every single person I've been served by has been attentive, friendly without being over bearing and sometimes, a big ol' smart ass (specifically Jason the bartender) which is right up my alley. \n\nAny place that has reverse happy hour is a winner in my book seeing as I work late most of the time and rarely get to make that 4-7 slot many places have. And the happy hour is fantastic! \n\nEven when I move closer to downtown, I'll still make my trip up to stop in at The Dillo....you should too!", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Iycf9KNRhxvR187Qu2zZHg", "review_id": "ylAvQ5ODSozsZgYv5KBzYA", "text": "So last night I experienced the Armadillo for the first time.  I honestly wasn't impressed from the amount of good and great reviews I've seen.  \nAs a sports bar they have plenty of tv's and the game audio on which is nice.  There is not much good seating around the restaurant so eat at the bar if you can.  \n\nThe food was just ok.  I had the Louisiana shrimp.  I don't know how they can call them Louisiana shrimp because everytime I've had BBQ shrimp in New Orleans they are good size shrimp.  These were tiny little shrimp drowned in sauce.  The sauce however was good and there is plenty of bread to scoop it up and eat it with.  \n\nThey have several beer options which is nice and a full bar for mixed drinks and shots.  \n\nIf you just are looking for a divish type bar to watch the game at with just decent food then this would be a good spot but there are many options of places like that I feel have way better food. \n\n2.5/5", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ofxlhi_HKp7myFDpwg9aIA", "review_id": "aJphuWMeWdFLMpauErgsNA", "text": "Always been wanting to go to this place, so a friend dragged me in here on a night I didn't feel like being out...but this place made everything seem alright. \nThe staff was friendly but a little slow at the bar to say the least, I ordered a couple of Long Island Ice Tea's which made everything warm and fuzzy.\nMy date ordered a couple of appetizers, can't say I really care for deep fried pickles but the wings were delicious....but how can you fuck up wings.\nI would have to say that I would like to give this place another ty on the food end of things. But as far as Sports bars go, this place is pretty cool, TV's could be a little bit bigger but that is a matter of opinion.\nPlenty of stuff to do video games and pool to.\nOverall not a bad little joint.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dfprRWlHx_GRUyCY5vmCbQ", "review_id": "43Y86yoZsQoqNMHw_KU1cA", "text": "The server was off putting, but that always happens when you wear that much mascara. \n\nThe bf and I ate here after our hair person told us they had fried pickles.  We sat in rush over traffic after our day jobs and parked in a handicap spot in order to totally fuck with the system.  Actually, the paint was faded on the spot and we just couldn't tell either way.  We didn't get towed, but you might.\n\nThis place is bigger than you'd think and when we came in we were seating promptly by some chick whose probably a junior in high school and really proud of herself for working AND going to school AND doing yearbook AND trying out for the musical this year. \n\nThe reason this place is worth trying is because the happy hour, as far as happy hours goes, it's pretty fucking awesome.  Half price FULL size apps is alone worth the trip.  Since they were cheap, we ordered a shit load of stuff and tried to act like we had NO IDEA how much food we were ordering, but we did.  We got the calamari, the wings, the spinach and artichoke dip and the fried fucking pickles.  We also got some beer and some Long Islands and talked about why Waterworld ruined Kevin Constner's career.  \n\nThe calamari was mediocre at best, mostly batter, but you know, it's calamari, what do you expect?  It wasn't horrible, it was edible and after two Long Island's not bad at all.  The wings were a bit cold and we ordered honey hot but got barbecue instead (I don't send shit back, I silently sulk and drink more), but overall they were okay, especially for the price.  The fried pickles were better than the ones you get at Lucille's but you have to be a fan of fried pickles to like them either way.  The star of our meal was definitely the spinach and artichoke dip especially since spinach and artichoke dip is some Chili's Applebee's Ultra American bullshit that usually tastes like kitten vomit.  This stuff was good though, a little spicy, creamy, not to clumpy and served in an 80's style bread bowl with tortilla chips and slices of bread that should have been toasted but weren't.  \n\nOur tab was about 50 bucks with a tip which wasn't so bad for how much food and booze we got.  I'm not giving it more stars for a few reasons.\n\n1.  they fucked up our wing order\n2.  it took us like a half hour to get our food and they brought ALL the apps out at once which seems retarded when you're just ordering apps.\n3. it was fucking dark in there.\n4. soooo much mascara. \n\nOverall, I'd go back just for the dip and some drinks.  I'm pretty drunk right now actually, I could go for some fried pickles.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sUGsIITefQ9u66c7Ic_09A", "review_id": "Kw9KCRVkDjN-jypcWn3EpQ", "text": "I love this bar.  The waitstaff is friendly and helpful.  There have been times when I have been personally thanked by the management.  This bar is frequented by servers from the surrounding restaurants after they get off work.  That tells me that this bar is good to their customers.  Servers and restaurant staff like to support their industry, when the atmosphere and food is good.\n\nThe food is one of the best aspects of this bar.  The hummus is to die for, and their happy hour specials rock.  I also like the \"stimulus menu\", which offers similar food as the full menu, but cheaper prices and smaller portions.\n\nThe outdoor patio area is also nice for socializing.  They have misters, which almost make it bearable in the summer.  There is smoking allowed on the patio, which is helpful if you smoke.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hy8FHZmJIRP-WNMjQZqeMw", "review_id": "TPyz7VSq9hnI-6bDGAIZPA", "text": "fun happy hour place! good appetizer selection! great beers! funny bartenders!", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "FtZp3SjOhHA2IduO26-UnQ", "text": "I suppose I'm biased since I consider this my \"pub\".  It's within stumbling distance from my home. I frequently stumble over there and back several times a week.\n\nI think everyone should have a pub. It's like a living room away from home. The Armadillo has the requisite multiple TV's,, happy hour specials, pool tables, and an interesting assortment of Runyonesque characters who come and go. It's the closest thing to a dive you'll find in that section of the Camelback Corridor, and I mean that in the best and most enthusiastic sense. I love dives.\n\nThe munchies menu (discounted during happy hours and all-day Monday) includes several appetizers, including fried pickles, a very decorative hummus plate, and some of the best wings in the valley (try the Armadillo or Honey-Hot). Drink prices are good, and they have specials like \"PBR power hour\" (one dollar Pabst Blue Ribbon beers for you culturally-impoverished sorts).\n\nAgain, hard for me to objective, but it' a definite favorite that I would recommend to anyone.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "a89BrWkaBblvdBGdFy1YUg", "review_id": "3PX0xMcJjakL-KK5MRQ0YA", "text": "Fried pickles ... that's all I have to say. Beer was great, server was awesome and the crowd was cool. I've been once, but it was definitely worth going again, especially for the happy hour(s)... Pretty awesome if i do say so myself.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "JlCjjf4H8rs2_lkj7xWRZA", "review_id": "BW46E2-IDB29AbT5bbdBCw", "text": "The Dillo is easily one of the best bars in the Camelback Corridor, with a friendly staff, great drink specials and yummy snacks! \n\nI started going here when I moved into the area, and now I don't mind going anytime of the day! The day bartenders are always super friendly, as are the night bartenders. The food is delicious regardless of when you order it- my favorites are the fried pickles (frickles) and the buffalo mac n' cheese. \n\nIf you work in the 16th street area, don't forget to write the name of your establishment on your check so that you can be king of camelback!\n\nGo Aunt Chialda's! ;-)\n\nLove you Dillo!", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "2KNPtV5E44vAiEr5BvMkUA", "review_id": "XTJd9tS7GsDMJpSeYh9ysA", "text": "Hummus, fried pickles, and OTB...hells yeah. This place is awesome. \n\nAfter having my idea to go bowling vetoed, we went here to kill some time before heading out for the evening and to grab some snacks (and apparently consistently lose money on the horses!) I had been here several times, so I already knew we were in for a treat, but my other half was new to the spot. \nThey DID NOT disappoint! Everything was fantastic, the server was attentive and kept our drinks refilled, and we had a great time. I had never tried the fried pickles, but if you go, be sure to order them, they are YUMMTASTIC and everyone is always very friendly.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6CRI0LJYCn7q-jOYeoXtvw", "review_id": "9UpkdL-bAzsvj_0KpGLpgg", "text": "Great service bringing you great food. I highly recomend the happy hour. The little munchies that are half off are as big of a draw after work as the beer. Great place to catch a game with friends as well.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vVTLK7qmqN7vVlKbJKqG1Q", "review_id": "mN9wDtGKShg-eHirApOnHw", "text": "The Armadillo Grill on Thursdays.  Great appetizers and drink specials.  And it's kind of nice to sit at a table away from the bar & still get the bar specials!\nThe grilled cheese is SO yummy, especially when you get a small side of their tomato soup to dip it in.  Good food, service and specials.  And they support other local businesses- which is always a plus!", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "R0ekUK-osGP9AoUtyrAEUw", "review_id": "K9Gd8BJ00oVO0i6TmDYbcA", "text": "Fried pickles in phoenix?  Okay, so they are not the same as the fried pickles at Julians in Providence.  but they are actually quite good.  We like 'em with the cajun seasoning and the buffalo sauce for dipping.  Ooh so good and hot!  \n\nThey have beer.  They have lots of beer and will keep it coming.  Beware of the tall beers.  They have  way of sneaking up on you.  \n\nTheir burgers are great.  They use high quality beef when making them.  I enjoy a burger where I feel like I don't need it covered in cheese to enjoy the flavor.  I don't especially like cheese on a burger but will order it when I think a place is going to be mediocre so that it covers up the flavor.  Their burgers are served on a brioche that is not buttered (yay!).  \n\nI also enjoy their pulled pork sandwich.  \n\nFor their sides:\n\nThe steak fries are yummy here if you're feeling decadent.\n\ntheir onion rings are really, really yummy if you're feeling extra decadent.\n\ntheir salad is really good and comes with a vast assortment of unique dressings.  \n\nNow the downside.  If you got on a Friday or Saturday night then don't expect to be able to carry on a conversation with your friends.  The music is LOUD and inside it is virtually impossible to carry on a conversation unless you're yelling.  \n\nMost other times this is just a great place to come hang out, have some beers with friends with no attitudes.  Great, friendly service.  The manager on duty is always around.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1wm3TVVuPh5ICMC8uT-38w", "review_id": "69a-Hr_GCC9bqJXFROT1DA", "text": "My husband and I do like good wings and as we're in Phoenix for a couple of months we looked for somewhere that offered some tasty wings. The Armadillo Grill certainly provided them! The Armadillo Gold and the Honey Hot were absolutely delicious, the asian slaw that came with them was a tasty take on a traditional favorite.\n\nThe staff were very pleasant and all in all we had a great happy hour!", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Hi7VohxSS5OBt98w4j8t4A", "review_id": "ESJrhk1KEH0U72UyIQ28gA", "text": "Great happy hour.\n\nThis place makes me miss my old neighborhood. My husband and I used to go during happy hour and order tons of food and drinks and get out of there under $30. Our rotation of munchies includes potato skins (sans bacon), hummus, wings, fried mozzarella, and ALWAYS fried pickles. Their fried pickles are soooo good. If you like pickles and fried food, you will LOVE their fried pickles.\n\nLarge drafts and wells are reasonably priced. Their bloody marys are probably my favorite in the valley. Ask for a cajun rim!\n\nService is usually good.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aPv7PCJNMJSw20DR0959wg", "review_id": "yFL9d_wJu33YlAQAm725qA", "text": "My husband and I went there for lunch today and because of vegegirly C.'s review about the deep fried pickles guess what we ordered??? OMG they were amazing! We ordered the cajun style and man oh man were they goooooood! We have never even heard of them but I am so glad we got them. So crispy and so hot! Mmmmm (and 1/2 priced)!!!\n\nWe got greeted and seated quickly. I ordered the chicken brie sandwhich and my husband had the meatloaf sandwhich. I am not sure where the comment about small portions came from because they were good sized and we were both stuffed!\n\nThe only change to the chicken brie would be to have the pears sliced thinner rather than having thick pears to bite through. Otherwise it was yummy.\n\nI also ordered the \"Arizona Iced Tea\" for the first time since they didn't have fresh mint to make my mojito. I was pleasantly surprised at how light and refreshing it was.\n\nWe had the entertainment card which they didn't punch so we can use it again, and we will :)", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hieVDOyVxxitOi1v2m1lhw", "review_id": "ezaurD9kx00ladq14zKRqA", "text": "Was recommended tp me to try by a co-worker.  Had a \"eh\" experience.\n\nAn \"eh\" experience is what you say when recommending the establishment to someone else.  And that sums up my experience.\n\nService had a rocky start...my friend started a tab before I got there and I sat for 15 min waiting for a server before I went to the bar.  Five minutes later a different server came over and had taken over our tab.  So problem solved.\n\nWe had a couple of the 1/2 price apps.  They were good - calamari and potato skins.  Pretty standard stuff.  \n\nOverall, I'll go back for some HH specials but I'm not going to be the one suggesting it to people.  I'll stay up by 16th and Bethany Home instead.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "k6ZQA3DJ2EfZJMmadBlWNw", "review_id": "wKzQp3HDFnZCsczatHrCAQ", "text": "Good pub grub.\n\nThe best fried pickles I've had in Phoenix so far. So many places do the pickle chips, but I prefer the spears. AG has nice, big spears fried in a tasty batter with ranch. From 4-7 you get 6 big spears for $3.\n\nThe beef stroganoff is great too. Once you get past stroganoff using bow tie pasta you'll love it.\n\nA little loud at times, lots of sports on the various TV screens, crowded bar area.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iAXUAPxzKXxWMCiXLjY-ww", "review_id": "KYhIyIxO8hct5UwGigFrGw", "text": "I have been here quite a few times for happy hour. This place at first glance is very much a dive pub. Small TVs that need to be badly upgraded take up most of the wall space. The reason for this which you will figure out real quick once inside is that Armadillo Grill is an offsite track betting place as well. \n\n75% of the TVs (during non-sporting events) will be focused on races across the country and you can go place a bet with a bookie up front as if you were at the track. Kinda cool...but betting on horses is not really my thing. \n\nDrinks here are your typical bar drinks with a limited selection on happy hour but enough to find something. The Happy hour menu (munchies) has quite a few things on there which are good however the reason to come here are the \"Golden Delicious\" wings. These are what put this place on my radar....those wings are VERY good that it is hard to order anything else anytime I come here. \n\nAs far as non-happy hour....they have your typical pub cold and hot sandwiches like buffalo chicken sandwich and Philly cheesesteak. Nothing is too expensive, but the happy hour is where this place shines. \n\n\nGive this place a shot if you are ever in the Biltmore area.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BiDA7uVJ5igMCsp4ZfpCpQ", "review_id": "k8XqdLowGyMO07nNxVrN3g", "text": "While the ambiance here is definitely nothing worth writing home about, you can't beat the reverse happy hour. $3.50 food items (hummus, mozzarella sticks, etc) bring me back from time to time. They also have some drink specials, including theme nights where you can get cheap margaritas, etc. Worth going at least once.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vuUddBhwlrVijAAFvK5UTg", "review_id": "mfoiaJfzMGhw4wjBYuvz_w", "text": "I've been here a handful of times. The atmosphere is somewhat depressing... And it IS a dive bar, so it's supposed to be dark and dreary and dirty... but when you walk in it's mostly a bunch of older men sitting alone watching the horse races, betting all their money away (this bar offers offsite track betting). The patio is slightly better, but I think it's only due to the fact that you actually get light and fresh air out there.\n\nThe food here is what really keeps me coming back... and really only when it's on special. The Armadillo Wings are some of my favorite in the Valley, and the Fried Pickles are by far some of the best I've ever had (order them Cajun style)!!! My advice to all: Go during happy hour! Great prices on beers, wells, and munchies!", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fdfax5deZnM-pmeiyhIJVw", "review_id": "Gx3epWHY1urunMTb6gxvJQ", "text": "Strange place. First time I came here, we sat outside on their large patio for a few drinks and appetizers. I had a bloody mary that was not very flavorful, and some calamari that was also very bland. But, it was an OK experience, and the service was friendly, so we decided to go back for lunch. This time, we sat inside. The walls are lined with TVs showing stats on all the horse races. I think we were the only ones here NOT betting on the races. It was OK, just a little weird and it felt like a really lonely dark dungeon. I had the shrimp scampi for lunch and it was actually delicious! Their Armadillo Ale isn't bad either.\nI also like that they have daily specials on food and drinks. \nI would come here again but probably not during the afternoon since the atmosphere is kind of depressing, but for a few evening drinks, the Armadillo grill is a good choice.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Xfv8_MeZi8Dev5hx5-ISwQ", "review_id": "Ksg_9H1T4ygF6uNnIMPM8w", "text": "I have about 30 different choices when it comes to the cheap-drink+bar food combo in my hood. I also have about 300 lunch choices. What keeps me coming back to the 'Dillo is the perfect blend of:\n\n- Delicious food (drink or no drink)\n- Reasonable drink prices\n- Servers who go out of their way to learn about their customers \n\nYes, 2PM on a Monday can be depressing. But isn't that true everywhere?\n\nEat the Philly Cheesesteak. Just eat it. It will be the best decision you made all week. Totally worth the extra gym time.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b8Fnh1cHYSmFrH5uD67eeg", "review_id": "XUKAzaxCA4C8I-FnN1pFtA", "text": "I am going to give 4 stars for our first time there. The servers were really nice and the food was surprisingly good for a bar. They have the standard burgers and appetizers, but they also had wraps, soups, salads, pasta and deserts. I was shocked with the choices they had. \n\nWe went as a large group so food was a little slow coming out, but worth the wait. I will absolutely go back there.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wttePGxhTumTTUinL5tlTg", "review_id": "-qsfGTlkMVMZu-lQ8wA_UA", "text": "One of the best values in a happy hour- both food & drink are on the reduced lunch plan. \n\nFried pickles, ahi tuna salad and several big cold beers for under $30 including tip. Me likey. The fried pickles not the sliced kind you get at Hooters- these are fried whole, and they are worth the trip.\n\nVibe here is a little dive-ish, and there was a mix of families in the section furthest from the bar, off-track betters & Phoenix hipsters at the bar, and plenty of non-descript folks here on the Friday night I attended. I'm a big fan of a mixed crowd, so I'm also a big fan of Armadillo.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sMIOqXFpm6XuBlaokNdpAA", "review_id": "fTp3m63JYG5E1N8kfhef3g", "text": "An appetizer, 2 HUGE dinners, and beer for 35 bucks.  Yes.  Lots to choose from on the menu.  Good service.  We will be back.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eSHP6jjkNeh8TxNlEWD4dw", "review_id": "25dYB3d9rm8SOx3FG2Itww", "text": "Tasty, tasty food. We mostly go on reverse happy hour and just get apps, but their burgers are really yummy. And the tomato soup! The tomato soup is creamy with chunks of real tomato and their \"cup\" sized bowl is huge. So many good beers here and the Nimbus Old Monkeyshine goes perfectly with the soup. Their fried pickles come in spears but you can ask for slices. The Armadillo gold wings are tasty (and I'm not a huge fan of wings) but stay AWAY from the hummus because it's terrible. \n\nThe staff is friendly and nice, but one time we had horrible service. The water pitcher we asked for since the waitress only came by every 20 minutes had 1/2 water, 1/2 sprite. They got rid of her really quickly, so now everyone is nice. \n\nOne last thing. Monday is free pool night, so it's always packed and loud.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T3OqI85mcQe8cBT0nEffsw", "review_id": "9JDIa5KYfkerm7gZ4_2HUw", "text": "What a great bar and grill!  Everytime, I would get the Salmon (love the citrus sauce).  It's prepared just right!  The service is always fast and friendly!  \nA must try!", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jdeNI5TTTuM6mj3HTgstRA", "review_id": "BhBnK09e_YaWB1rD-MAljQ", "text": "Easily one of the best day drinking spots in the valley, especially to watch a game. First of all, the appetizers are just crazy cheap during happy hour, and it way generous portions at that. $3.75 for a plate of decent calamari? Sweet. The same price for a generous portion of hummus and pita? Score! Wash it down with the nice tap selection...they have some four peaks brews, and of course a modest liquor selection that covers he basics.\n\nYou can bet on horse races if you have any idea what you're doing. Or you can grab a table and yell at the TV as loud as you want. People here are nice enough to be chill about it. The staff is both kind and prompt. I like.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZZFCchKyoC2hcSznw79rzA", "review_id": "FVClfpD8D5toNNpBy5_8uA", "text": "I've been to a lot of places in the Phoenix area, and this is the best overall value you can get. Tons of TVs, horse races, great food, great drinks, all at very reasonable prices. I was impressed, not only with the taste of the food, but with the presentation as well. Love this place.\n\nThe bar tenders are attentive, receptive, and personable, without being overbearing. This has become a weekly spot for my wife and I to visit, and one which we look forward to spending our money at.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nEL-_kLeN37CSR9fXFY4zw", "review_id": "0W5OcSfte21cq6wDSS_euw", "text": "Fun place! The staff is awesome, very friendly and efficient. Food is very good--I especially enjoy the hummus plate and the grilled cheese with tomato soup. Drinks are very reasonably priced. Great atmosphere and a perfect choice for happy hour!", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "UfzNnGPVr-v_rKBdb1DAJQ", "text": "We came for HH and it was fun, we had too much food, and we had FOOD!\n\n2 orders of wings - HOT HOT HOT\n2 orders of cracked black pepper calamari - Inhaled\n1 order of fried pickles - it was ok\n1 order of potato skins - YUMMY\n1 order of mac and cheese - it is served with diced ham - the cheese was too creamy for me.  I like cheesy cheese.\n1 order of grilled cheese and soup - M said it was GOOD\n1 order of korean bbq pork tacos - G said it was very good\n1 order of beef kabob - V liked it, I was too full to try\n\nThe girls had tons of drinks too.  Great specials on drinks.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lGg4tV9rTb8flA3TPuHeiA", "review_id": "F6cvCsSvocfg5vFn3ZTtvg", "text": "Great fresh food. Not your typical spot, as it has offsite betting, but had some great quiet lil areas as well. Definitely will be back.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gp0olr_CLDOFC4NYn0h9gA", "review_id": "V9wy5t-eaM663Bk5_ueK3Q", "text": "One of my favorite places to get a brew and relax. Great neighborhood feel and always some locals drinking alone at the bar chatting with the bartenders. And I'll tell you what, I love a place where I feel comfortable enough to have a beer by myself without feeling like a raging alcoholic. Very mixed crowd where everyone is welcome. Definitely the right mix of dive bar and neighborhood hangout.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ChcG0z8xGw2P4mbiyl4ajw", "review_id": "PVXBjGIbSc_cveeBodVoww", "text": "Love this place! I love their eclectic menu and I've been pleased with everything I've tried. Number ONE place for calamari! I have yet to go there without ordering it.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XGpWPyISxLAimmG8PcWHCg", "review_id": "NDydAUYhP85iWNyidlSAuA", "text": "Bottom line: Great food. Decor could use some help, and the TV's were a bit small to be a sports bar. Food was affordable, and portions were large.\n\nDrinks were as expected, nothing good or bad about it. I had Kiltlifter, my friends had sodas and iced teas.\n\nWe ordered some buffalo and honey bbq wings, as well as some calamari. First, the wings were huge, which was good because we only got about 8 for the 1lb order. But they were very well done, and the flavor was not added on post cooking, as most average establishments do. No, the flavor was baked in. \n\nThe calamari was not rubbery, but had a good snap, which means it was well cooked and of good quality. The breading wasn't overboard, and had a nice crunch to it. Very well done.\n\nFor the entrees, we had the Beef Stroganoff, the Buffalo Chicken sandwich, and I ordered the Mac and Cheese with the Buffalo chicken upgrade.\n\nFirst, my Mac and Cheese. It definitely wasn't box mac. It had a few cheeses that were  blended and mixed in with penne, and the dollar upgrade of buffalo chicken was a heapful of chicken on top. It came together very well, and tasted great. Well worth it, and the extra for Buffalo chicken. Portion size was also good.\n\nThe Beef Stroganoff was well done according to my friend, and it looked huge. Comfort foods should always be generous portions and have a nice home cooked feel to it in order to be successful. They were.\n\nAnd the Buffalo Chicken sandwich? My friend said it was the biggest one he'd ever gotten. It looked it. And he enjoyed it. So there's that. It didn't look too extravagant, but then it shouldn't be. It just looked big and tasty.\n\nSo why four stars? First, the decor was fairly outdated. It looked kind of like a neighborhood bar, but facing Camelback, and being so close to the Biltmore, I really thought they could use an upgrade. The TV's were at best 30's and the audio was low. A sports bar usually has at least a few 50's and pump out the sound for the major games. \n\nBut, all this could be why their prices are affordable (just go to Biltmore instead, and overpay for the ambiance), and their food is certainly good enough to keep people coming back. In fact, writing this review, I believe I shall go there again tonight.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "e0Rls_7QxkVcFJtUXDaA0A", "review_id": "W7rUZopk9xo1tk4uoUTmCg", "text": "For what it is, a neighborhood sports bar and grill, the AG exceeds on all counts.  Off track betting, usually friendly service, amazing drink deals, and surprisingly great food - their Armadillo Gold wings may very well be the best in town.  \n\nWhat you won't get here is hipster pretension - but if you're looking for an unassuming place to grab a drink and budget friendly nosh and maybe bet on a horse race - this, ladies and germs, should be your stopping place.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jdfiORh60zOH7ERQ44WgFA", "review_id": "Y2_7PQcKIhT5kMqjZ9bg1A", "text": "I love this place! When you walk in, you enter the bar, and it's a very friendly, sports-themed bar. Lots of seating, pool tables, TVs, and lots of activity but all of it friendly and open. Then there's the food-oh, my! The burgers are fabulous-fresh ground beef, fresh buns, ripe tomatoes and lettuce, and great fries. I also LOVE the tomato soup...WOW! You have to try the tomato soup!  They have a decent beer and wine selection, and even their coffee is good!\n\nThe staff is very friendly and accommodating to our weekly group of about 10-15 writers. They split checks without hassle and are super friendly, which is not always easy to find with a large party. They consistently go above and beyond, and I think they're fabulous!", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ky5-rv7r3nnbnRuA_m3UZw", "review_id": "M8VwiYwROFvmZ4LuGx1Qiw", "text": "Just what I was looking for! A spot in front of the TV to watch the Kings, a good appetizer and salad, and a nice server that leaves you alone....until you need something!...5 stars on all counts. I was by myself and felt comfortable and felt I got a good meal at a very reasonable cost!", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u6d9dhHbPycGTnWPVsDZsA", "review_id": "kFvoOthZygRoa73nmmLAyA", "text": "This is a great spot.  You won't believe me until you try it but they have one of the best Ahi Tuna salads in the valley.  Not kidding.  And the asian cole slaw?  Un-real.  Some of the best \"bar food\" I've ever had.  Good happy hour (half priced apps and drink specials) makes me happy.  place is always busy during the afternoons for off track betting which is fun while you're having a guiness and stuffing your face!  Tv's are small but there are a lot of them so you can watch sports from anywhere in the bar.  Nice patio outside with tv's for you smokers.  I happen to live right by here and am stoked to have a place like this next door to call my second home :)", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8rHnrPtIi1LC7KI2X9eIBA", "review_id": "02NvBadjV0TVdnAAAi_U7Q", "text": "Armadillo grill is usually a place my\nCoworkers and I like to out out together after work. The spinach dip is great and the servers are nice. Recently, I tried joining them at the bar and had the worst experience, I will not be going back. The bartender was very rude to me and after six times of asking for a menu I had to flag down a server to get any help. It took 2 hours to get an order of wings and I was very unhappy with the service. Armadillo is great if you go during happy our and sit at a table, but I would never recommend going to the bar.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JjweKRcu8DeYTah_KHsT2g", "review_id": "Mh6MzYNcqkrddp7xtDMPWA", "text": "The Armadillo Grill is where it's at for Philly Cheese Steaks! My boyfriend and I have searched high and low through Phoenix seeking out a better Philly and have yet to find it. I mean, it's not the prettiest place but who cares? If you want to relax and get your grub on, do a little off-track betting and drink an ice cold beer, this is your place. We often take family and friends here for a low key yummy dinner and boozin'. The service is always great and you're likely to have the owner stop by and ask you how your meal was. I love that:) It's a big place with a big bar and plenty of TV's. It's easy to miss so keep your eyes peeled!!", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xvztcLoxeRm9NPRgRsC2bw", "review_id": "OXI7SX1QT7iCT4LnXki91g", "text": "First time at this place and it was really nice, the sign kind of sneeks up on you if your going west on Camelback , but it's all good you can get in the back way.. Prices were great and the food was really good.. Oh and they have off track betting to boot.. The staff was really friendly as well.. It was a good chioce.. \n\nI will go back..", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H8I48jAArQj5IYYBFPDwIQ", "review_id": "WuRUozhzyMWTKAKOVX5Xmw", "text": "So, this is one in the series of reviews I'm throwing up there during my #transientweek adventure during the first week of July thru Southern Nevada and Arizona.\n\nAfter reading all the reviews, damn, I wish i would have tried some food. We came here while plowing thru bars one night in Phoenix. The prices were very reasonable and got smashed off Kiltlifter and shots of Jameson (this seems to be a very disturbing trend). Our waitresses were the bomb. Had a great time. Cool little shindig of an area if you're in the area.\n\nPlus, Jerome is my hero.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WZJEdsPReU5l6ZddRGMq9g", "review_id": "5DepJwB6Zh0GviEeT8v1gg", "text": "Well it's a dive bar! This is by far one of my favorite places to chill out! I lived in Phoenix for 9 years and now I am in San Diego. This is the first place that I go to for dinner when I'm back in the 602. Their food is amazing! Their bartenders are great especially Jimmy! It's a must try... a great casual experience.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "_rNqJD5qbVm8CJ0eCNK32Q", "text": "This place is right down the street from the office, and I've gone here with co-workers for lunch many times over the past few months.  The place is okay, and seems to have some serious track betting going on here. Several TV's with horse racing on, machines and some betting tickets and such. I'm not much of a better myself, so I'm not even really sure how it works at this place.\n\nAnyways, I'm kind of torn between two and three stars for this place.  For starters, the inside kind of feels dated, and its always dark when we're there. Also, we usually sit in the back when we are here, since our party size is usually between 6 and 9 people at any given time.  Someone always calls ahead from the office to let them know we're coming in, so they already have the table set up in the back for us when we arrive.\n\nMy problem is two fold with Armadillos. First, is that it the service always seems slow, and secondly, they don't seem to have a great lunch menu. It seems to be mostly dinner type dishes, that can be quite big and heavy for the middle of the day.  They have an insert to their menu with \"daily specials\" but nothing that really caters to the lunch crowd.  I mean, sometimes I want a light lunch, not a huge heavy lunch that makes me tired for the rest of the day.\n\nAlso, most of the time here it seems to take forever to get our bill, and our food. I know their busy cooking it, but being that they open at 11 AM, and when we arrive we're usually the first people to be in there (aside from a few stragglers at the bar) I wish it wouldn't take so long to get our food.  Plus, we only have an hour for lunch!  One time, it took so long to get our bill, we started getting ansy and tried to hurry out of the place. We have to be back at the office by 12:30, and we didn't get our bills until 12:30!  By the time we all got our change and cards back and left, it was after 12:45, and we didn't get back to the office until 12:50.  We were 20 minutes late back from lunch!\n\nI only go here now because once in a while the ladies from work take me, and its not half bad food. I just wish they had a better lunch time menu and that the service would pick up a bit so we don't spend so much time waiting and paying for our bills.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uLEhrI2FKSB4YrfpU56QSw", "review_id": "vkO3HC5lpyshGnfVh0lJeg", "text": "Great salads, decent selection of beer on tap. Doug the Friday bartender is super fast and is definitely my favorite server in the valley. Nice place for friends to hangout.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vjU0uDNyPTUVVF7RX_yaRA", "review_id": "77UWzDonhd_xRn9Zo0Ae4g", "text": "I think it has to be said that this place is definitely more of an OTB than a restaurant/sports bar.  With that being said, it's not a bad place to grab a drink, get some grub and watch a game.  You might have to fight with the people focused on the horse racing, but it's not too bad.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QCTsG1dFsvGVybXMUCmsnQ", "review_id": "UxmpbzZiKC5khE3LV31hBA", "text": "Too many TVs tuned to horse racing, bartender and servers all must've been having bad days. Can't comment on the food. Two stars for good beer selection, but lots of better choices nearby.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "87cOKvofArTpJoAKRs27AQ", "review_id": "HtoafFox-1P06EiiBFr0SQ", "text": "Great food and Jason and the gang at the bar are great.  I found it by accident and keep going back. I can't give it 5 starts until they have HD.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X8hjnv-PSuJ0ASItdwpzqg", "review_id": "htDu9zZPAmlZzfSXfud1hg", "text": "Nice slightly divey atmosphere with good music and amazing steak and cheese's. I will be back!", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1mpW-DOpqXb0MQfExwI3mg", "review_id": "Ngrfl4313YCz6eQKtBk-Lw", "text": "The fried mozzarella was awesome, I had the open faced turkey which was pretty good and my boyfriend loved the mac & cheese. Good beer and an excellent place to go to watch football.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2HBaogoNJB4RX3cozqBHUw", "review_id": "Kx_9SUbPNxef3FTLRtJ29A", "text": "Love the tomato soup and toasted cheese sandwiches - best in the world", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gh1EXuS42DY3rV_MzFpJpg", "review_id": "53RDZNzVnDqYu9lokOWOrA", "text": "The \"Dillo\" is where it's at if you want a good meal and drink.  Plenty of TVs for sports and horse racing if that is your thing.  Excellent sports bar, friendly staff, good food, and did I mention the drinks?", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3U6yfkk_VulP9kh6VOf3gQ", "review_id": "G9yjaiQ38t8GK_rQZT1wjw", "text": "Best tomato bisque and grilled cheese ever!", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aLTl_OkLo0BFRxdz1n6sYA", "review_id": "W53nbGwYqUqn3vuGGDXBfQ", "text": "Cheap drinks, cheap pool. AMAZING bar food... best in town. I don't know which chef they have locked up back there, but they bring out some amazing food. Certainly unexpected... but it keeps me coming back.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "joEN2Mx6n2FNzsIrR0CpjQ", "review_id": "GXI2RQscCM1oBKNY-p7xUw", "text": "Armadillo Grill has always been a great go-to for good bar food. Besides general bar-fare, they offer some of the best weekly dish specials a bar can conjure up. They are not simply a OTB or pool hall... they are much much more.\n\n~Fud/Drink~\nAs stated, they have superb dish choices each week. They do seafood/fish surprisingly well. The most memorable dish from here was actually a Basa filet in mushroom gravy and perfectly grilled veggies along with mashed potatoes. That, my friends, is NOT traditional bar-fare. The chef they have locked up (love that comment Joe S.) does a stellar job. Please don't forget they offer all the traditional fried food options you can dream up. But this is a multidimensional bar, which makes it so unique. They also have stellar drink specials throughout the week and into the weekend. The barkeeps keep regulars happy with free-flowing drinks and will make your day as well if you stop in! They offer a full bar along with beers of different variety as well as select wines to be pared with your special dishes if you purchase one. \n\n~Atmosphere/Service~\nOnce again, service is superb every time I go. I am by no means a regular, but they treat you like one. I feel at home here when I come in to have a bite or shoot some pool. There is no real dive atmosphere, its truly an interesting mix. The inside is by no means \"nice\", its a bit older and adds to the general feel of the room. Along with the bar area with the regulars and the OTB on the screens with rooting betters, it surely is an interesting collection of atmospheres in one. You do not need to worry about loud noise though, the patio outside is helpful and can alleviate any issues with inside noise. I never have noticed much of a noise factor though, its a fine spot to both watch a game and dine at. Its impressive how you can go about it at the 'Dillo.\n\n~Extras/Rating~\nCall ahead for specials that day/week, the website they have does not get updated at all unfortunately. Look online, there are numerous coupons available from different spots... I use Entertainment coupons here and they work like a charm! They aren't the finest bar in town, that's understood. But its drink specials, above-par food, central location and outstanding staff each earn a star, giving them 4 overall stars. Much love for the 'Dillo, can't wait to go back and check in!", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zCnSshZN3-96iXHFaowwKg", "review_id": "KG1kSUQxd4yF2j77gYOvsw", "text": "This place is half off-track gambling and half-sports bar as evidenced by what is on the TV's as well as the patrons. So for me, on the one hand having to be around the knuckle heads who want to waste vast amounts of time and money on which horse can run fastest is a negative. The dark and dingy interior doesn't help either.  \n\nBut on the other hand, the food is certainly a cut above the typical greasy, soggy bar food one usually encounters at most sports bars for a decent price. If you're there to watch a whole football game like I would on a few occasions you could end up spending in the mid to high 20's when it's done, but if you're just there to get a meal and maybe a beer, then obviously you won't end up spending as much like around $15. The bartenders are overall ok. No real issue there.\n\nOverall it's more of an interesting experience than a pleasant experience, which is why I will pop in from time to time, but only from time to time just to mix it up.\n\nOh yeah, and to their credit (at least in my book) they play metal later in the night when all the games are over and there's no more retarded horse racing on.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tBvrnSCLSpUdCDm5w5GPkg", "review_id": "Az-0gR7FTGowLt4iTAKa-Q", "text": "We had a very nice evening last night. It is always great to have a Groupon so the deal was a great one. The servers were wonderful. A new server was being trained and she was doing great! I had their Tomato Basil soup. It says on the menu this is there specialty and I can see why. It sure was delish. My friend had the Parchment Paper Salmon which she said was great. I tried it. I am not a salmon lover but it had this mustard type sauce on it that I could probably drink and live on! -teehee! I would go back to try some of their other yummy looking food delights. The atmosphere is an upgrade sports bar type of decor so it was a little noisy. The only advice I have is that their bathroom was a tad nasty. Maybe clean it better AG? However,  I could have hit it at a bad time.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RNoMJJwCVz8AAR-usCvYUg", "review_id": "fwh5fmW3bRab0shd3g4Kzg", "text": "First time to Armadillo Grill and I was pleasantly surprised. Based on other people's reviews, I was expecting a dingy, dark dive bar. This is just not the case! I think many people simply have never been to a real dive before. The area surrounding the bar was dimly lit, but that's a good thing! It looked pretty awesome in there actually, and the pool tables were in a separate area in the back. We sat in the other separate area with booths which was brighter and gave it a quieter, more restaurant feel (even the bar area was NOT that loud).\n\nI have to agree with everyone's love of the fried pickles. Went with the original kind. I think they dip them in panko after the batter, super crunchy and delicious. I forced my roommate to try one bite with ranch dressing (he HATES pickles), but he actually couldn't seem to stop taking more bites. Pretty funny! I ordered the salmon in parchment special for $9.99. While it was good, it was not great. It tasted like the salmon I buy (and cook myself) from Costco. A little chewy on the teeth, but hey, it's 9.99! It came with green beans, broccoli and carrots which were really well prepared with garlic. I can't remember the last time I enjoyed cooked veggies so much. There was wild rice pilaf as well. Tasted like the kind I used to buy in small boxes at the store. That's not a complaint, it's good. My roommate ordered the grilled cheese and tomato soup which he liked very much.\n\nI think we were supposed to get the pickles at half price since we ordered at 6:45, but were charged full price. It didn't matter this time since we were using a Groupon and were a little short using the whole thing anyway, just something to note. Service was a little slow at times, but not enough to make us upset, we weren't in a hurry. Besides, everyone there was VERY friendly, even the servers that we only saw in passing smiled and said hello. That's pretty rare, especially in Phoenix (I'm a native, I can say it)!\n\nOverall, I would definitely come back. I like the atmosphere, people, food and prices. Just wish it was closer to my house!", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cxeeZxVgF-PicI_-v5CXgg", "review_id": "AWQozO1JIyFWQTDZWYhO_Q", "text": "I liked this place! I like the outdoor area where you can sit outside. They have TVs everywhere. Our waitress was super friendly. Fair prices. We ordered the fried pickles for starters (half Cajun half regular) and Oh. Em. Gee. SOoo good! I couldn't decide weather I wanted the pulled pork sandwich or the meatloaf sandwich. I went with pulled pork. Meh. I've had better. Wasn't all that delicious, so kind of a let down. I wish I had just ordered more fried pickles. Lol. But yeah,cool place! I'll be ordering something else next time though.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N-djl5SBsrDVkLvWvfIO5Q", "review_id": "zKdK0m5rFxEN17SjM9HC-Q", "text": "Great man cave!!! The bar area has plenty of TVs and OTB if you into the ponies. I had a very good salad and fish and chips that was done just right..  Just right? Yea the fish was not fried to shoe leather and the breading was fried to a perfect golden brown!! There is also a dining area as well away from the bar if you do not wish to man cave it.... \nFriendly service and daily drink and food specials puts this on my \"go back to\" list when in the PHX area.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YuxwuOg4w8ZfnxxmB-gkkw", "review_id": "son1HVjGcqXuTx3DqzwhMg", "text": "I have lived in the area for almost 3 years and have been going here on a regular basis ever since. The food is great and the whole staff knows me by name. Different weekly specials every week and nightly specials. It is a well run, clean, and friendly establishment.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tBvrnSCLSpUdCDm5w5GPkg", "review_id": "z2rwctgMoOuLYYRRw7hQdA", "text": "We ate here again on 4/20/13- great service again and they have the best fried pickles ever!!!! Yum!!!", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "yeEFofTXeYftCefL8BcUZA", "review_id": "bK4MjhUY60gLW9Kpmiaqiw", "text": "I've been going to Armadillo Grill for years. Tai the manager is great. He is such a hard worker! What a great place. They have AMAZING FOOD! It's worth trying because the Food is more than great. You can play pool, listen to music, go for drinks or place bets. I recommend going there to eat I can't say it enough delicious! The staff and the over all atmosphere is laid-back, and cool. Check it out for dinner and drinks afterwork with your friends-it's awesome!", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NNM2YvtmEJIAQ26PsyweMQ", "review_id": "UBdl72LTQn_PRnW68xdV9Q", "text": "Great location and even better happy hour munchies. Ordered the honey bbw wings, mozzarella, potato skins, and the calamari which were all delicious especially the wings.Servers were friendly and attentive. Will return someday", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NLCeAf1WEUcp_M6ZriXVOQ", "review_id": "dY4qeryKoQv1RnuI_XlwkA", "text": "We have been here twice, returning the second time for another platter of thier great Armadillo Gold wings!  I hade the fried fish and it was just OK.   Service was quick and it's easy to find a parking place.  I will be back at least for the wings again.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ki71iAFTxsPPQfX430c99Q", "review_id": "kRf5ZUbInxUVEOdUaTnZ5Q", "text": "Stopped by for reverse happy hour.\nA quiet, local bar with a few beers on tap.\nThe fried pickles are definitely one of the best and was worth stopping by for!", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eKuT_NJYw-dzHv0shocF1A", "review_id": "S3TJmDCX7DLecCKPwhOcxg", "text": "Happy hour was pretty decent, service was on point...best part? Seared tuna salad! Definitely good enough to keep going back :)", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NdytAQjOvVt1Ro8-Z99ngw", "review_id": "pYPriwuhdQcmAiqrPmFD1Q", "text": "It doesn't look like much from outside, but the food is gourmet and delicious. I've tried many things on the menu and liked all of it. My favorite thing by far is the buffalo chicken sandwich. Pay the extra to get it with onion rings. My parents always request to go here when they are in town visiting. Great place to watch games and not get your typical bar food. They would get 5 stars if they had better service. Nothing terrible, but have to wait awhile sometimes.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZGfbxU-9wtRDTrfLRzfiMQ", "review_id": "uW_XSrLuyBRJ7XMlvR-l5w", "text": "Right down the street from maizies this is a great place to end your Monday night. I haven't experienced the food because I was always stuffed after the burger ar Maizies. But this is a great Monday spot because you don't pay for pool!\n\nThere are a lot of locals who frequent here, I would guess more on Monday. That's very much a guess because its the only day I went! You know what happens when you assume though...\n\nAnyhow! It's very low key with great prices on drinks! Bar tenders are happy to give up suggestions when you're ready for something new. This is nice when you're as indecisive as myself.\n\nThey have loads of games besides pool. Darts, touch screen, etc. You will NOT be bored! (:  The patio is a tad small and on a main road, but that's ok I was always too busy inside on the games to notice.\n\n\nI like this place because the people and bar remind me of the east coast in a way. I will be returning!", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vv_jZXjljnk981LjL8NE_w", "review_id": "09ehpGN2su1AIAnua0sBlw", "text": "The Armadillo Grill really surprised me. A dive bar in the midst of all the pretentious restaurants and shopping center around the Baltimore area. A resturant / bar with pool tables and a bunch of tv's with sports. I love dive bars, however, I also like when they grow with the times.\n\nI couldn't imagine coming here to watch a game, because despite their large quantity of TV's they are all too small and cheap in quality. \n\nWe came on a Monday night late because a friend of ours has been out of town for a month and we wanted to meet up the SECOND she got back. I had the wings, (I'm sure you are shocked). The size and cooking of the chicken was fantastic, however I'm not a big fan when bars use breaded wings instead of grilled. \n\nThe ladies got chopped salads which actually looked phenomenal. I def got 'out ordered'. \n\nI probably will only be back if a buddy wants to meet here, but I certainly can't see myself coming up with the idea to meet here for drinks especially in the Biltmore area where there are just so many other better options. \n\nHowever, I will say that this place probably has that local, consistent customer base where the same people frequent it on the same night of the week. A total cheers atmosphere for sure. So if you are close and live in the area and are looking for \"your dive\"...this'll work.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "g1z0sck6h6N3k-ggj1Q2JA", "text": "Armadillo has some pretty good grub for a bar. I highly recommend the fried green pickles and the smothered chicken.\n\nHappy hour is spot on and they have off track betting. It's a great place to stop in for a few cold ones on a hot summer day.\n\nIt's a bit dark and dingy but that only adds to the charm. The servers and bartenders are super friendly. (My boyfriend talked me in to 4 stars for this review, he's a regular).", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7lYUPgVDzJeJM7r5cyvumw", "review_id": "cCOxC1DxnQa7rFdTHLOH-A", "text": "Cool barly bar. Dropped in pre dinner and enjoyed the scene. Probably won't go back but did appreciate the modern armadillo logo. It was everywhere.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IRSBSzkex9_UgNRCJHLE2w", "review_id": "eqXBfFx6KbC5gqsT6MJpiA", "text": "Went Sunday night with some friends, had some good beer, and some real good munchies.  Fried pickles and mozzarella wedges.  They were both delicious, and half off since it was Sunday night!  Last but not least, the employees were all very kind and courteous, which makes me want to return....It was a good night.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pc7iOC2-zkU8_S2atxHxKQ", "review_id": "oq5yi1GVNoEvGEbCNcVQMA", "text": "you couldn't pay me to set foot in this shady place... I tried it a couple of times in 2011 and 2012 and I was surprised that a place like this was still in business, especially given its prime location.  \n\nService was horrible, we were treated like trespassers by the thug behind the bar.\n\nconsider yourself warned.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CB1Fvr9t4hoZT-iz2v5Jnw", "review_id": "_Mprj-vsBdQE6cLP6-zTNQ", "text": "Meh, prime location so I expected better. Typical late night bar food being served in a restaurant. I would had to have been drunk to enjoy the food. Don't waste your time or $", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "re53vV8jl4tSeY3XL0W-Hw", "review_id": "Kvk8lFxwS_H0h8rZHXhqZA", "text": "I just randomly went into The Armadillo Grill. I don't usually try new places, but I'm so glad I did. My boyfriend and I started out with fried pickles, and they're some of the best I've had. The fried pickles come in two different flavors, original and Cajun; we got half and half. The pickles are spears, rather than chips. \nFor dinner I had the Grilled Cheese with soup; I could eat this every day it was so good. It was made with two types of cheese on sour dough bread, and they have a different soup every week. \nI give the food a 10, but the service was poor. I'm a server, so I know what the restaurant business is like. My boyfriend never got offered another beer, and I didn't get a refill on my soda until I was finished. I rarely saw my server, but she mentioned they had a groupon ending that day so that would explain her lack of attention. Although, the place didn't seem busy to me. \nOverall, I will be a returning customer. I have already recommended this place multiply times.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y_BNTPZIM_VOXnmpJUM5tQ", "review_id": "clPJEPRY5PQmnpZxwpbNzw", "text": "I've probably eaten here 20 times.  10 times w/ my wife too.  Always good food and eaten a bunch of different things.  Good deal and good service too.  Food will surprise you", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "h1GORHU6lwaHjVyUh56ikA", "review_id": "gDvPi0BnKsDbbyhoH1z2BQ", "text": "I used to love this place. It all went down the past few weeks. The food quality was lacking compared to their norm. Usually I could have shrugged this off but this last time was most disappointing. My wife was just cut from a long double. When we walked in I noticed three very young snickering girls at the bar. The bartender approached us and after ordering our drinks he said he couldn't serve my wife because the manager, who was one of the snickering girls, believed she was intoxicated, which was quite the opposite. The girls sitting around the bar continued to laugh. Obviously we were way more aware than they realized. Normally they have decent bar food and good drink specials but if this how they treat customers they don't deserve business. The biggest complaint is their beer lines taste dirty. The biggest plus used to be fried pickles but now I just enjoy them at The Turf instead. Usually I'm not so easily offended but this was bit ridiculous. I will definitely update my review if this changes.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7F-DVLnGmC5hHPUVfSfxDw", "review_id": "oCo0PFo0pX9xlcfBaefIyg", "text": "Met a friend for Happy Hour here. This place wouldn't be at the top of my Happy Hour list but far from the worst. I didn't realize The Armadillo Grill was more of a bar. Food was OK and service was consistent. The place wasn't too crowded. Now that I know what to expect, I would be happy to return here for Happy Hour. Cheers***", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kTWqJQcoGWdBzLkok85-oQ", "review_id": "wzrDrgTbBwHjkv2E8P6WFQ", "text": "We went into Armadillo Grill for lunch and to watch football. I was very impressed with the atmosphere and food. We had drinks, appetizers, and entrees. Everything was phenomenal. We loved the mozzarella bites. This is one of the few bars I have been to that also has horse racing. Really good time!", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DcKP8TE8gmiGBpAAwzpt9w", "review_id": "w-M7is-GAxZ4LL5aNWDYbA", "text": "If you ever want smothered chicken this is the place to go. The sauce on the chicken is 5 star.  They have kids menu. The place has off track betting but they also hAve as side room where families can sit.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WavzQE_0yoy05hF-637EoA", "review_id": "7EqHsEOjyVRoQDsqEGnS7Q", "text": "Solid, repeat: solid. I don't make it here that often, but when I do it's always rewarding. The most recent visit I had the buffalo chicken mac n cheese at the suggestion of our server. It was certainly not a healthy dish, but it was delicious. Every time I eat here I'm pleasantly surprised that it's not run-of-the-mill bar fare. Whoever they've got in the kitchen is putting thought into the product and it shows. \n\nThe atmosphere is rad. It's one part bar, one part restaurant from a decade or two ago, and part OTB. To sum it up - unique. And that's what I like. The service has never been an issue and I will most definitely return!", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "zQE0aulnd-gcfVw17HeULg", "review_id": "1vEpDhjnuQ548M2Agy4WVg", "text": "Good good ol' Armadillo Grill. It's been years since I used to frequent this place during my car biz days, back then I used to come here for their \"Armadillo Gold\" wings and CHEAP happy hour drink specials. This review will focus on my most recent experience here. \n\nI came here because I was looking for a reasonably priced healthy meal at 1 am, a virtually impossible combination to find at this time. And I got exactly that, a hearty blackened chicken salad with fresh greens topped with a generous amount of moist and savory chicken. It was very good, and for about $10 it's the only place I can think of that I can get a quality salad this late at night let alone for that price.\n\nIn addition to the food which is surprisingly good for a bar, they have very attentive and friendly service. I always leave 'dillo feeling well fed and like I got my money's worth. This establishment has made it's self synonymous with quality food and value in my book and earns a 4.5 from me.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "G72bs75BqgW9NAVv00ADTw", "review_id": "s46j5jxyKbERLIJZMQ75Jw", "text": "Saturday lunch at Armadillo.\nWe've seen this place for years but never stopped before. We were in the neighborhood this time and decided to give it a try.\nI do not know what is that I was expecting, but this was not it.\nIt was good, though.\nIt is kind of tiny, it is more of a bar...\nAnd, oh my, they had something like incense burning or some odd smell... not for me : (\nWe sat by a corner and Mike was our server.\nHe was outstanding. He asked if we had been there before and gave us some history and recommendations. He was very friendly and approachable.\n\nWell, we like it when a place has a signature dish, and for Armadillo Grill it seems to be fried pickles. Not my proudest moment, truth be told, but they were actually good : P\nWe had half regular, half Cajun. I liked them both but I liked the ranch best.\n\nWe ended up ordering the Thai Chicken skewers and the Louisiana meatball sandwich.\nI just tasted them both as I was not very hungry, I thought they were a good and hubby liked them very much. He said the chicken skewers were very tasty even without the sauce.\n\nI only had water, hubby had diet coke. Next time I will have a beer : )", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z4xZrZi_AMtOR6I24dPrHQ", "review_id": "f9mBOfluMvla9c4iEdeinQ", "text": "I went here for lunch with a colleague. They put us in a back booth which was perfect - quiet enough for us to get some work done. He had the fish tacos and seemed to enjoy them. I have the palette of a five year-old so I ordered a chicken quesadilla with refried beans added. It was delicious - way too much for one meal. The server was attentive but not overbearing. I was a little concerned about parking because that's an issue for a lot of restaurants on that strip of Camelback but since we met there at 1pm on a Friday, we had no problem with that.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LSW7bxlaM6mv53hQbVPQXw", "review_id": "khMXQEmq6r1gyrL-Vh7Log", "text": "Best fried pickles - get them Cajun style- and Louisiana Cajun shrimp appetizer....every time I go here I get these two things and service has always been fine and the food has always tasted great...zero complaints!", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TBi-83lYEqTIM0pK9EAV-A", "review_id": "SOsTBh92548JQWwezB2U2A", "text": "This sports bar is a hidden gem. Most sports bars are just OK as far as I'm concerned. But this place is AMAZING. Here's why:\n\nExcellent happy hour, and I mean excellent.\nDelicious food, and they offer lighter options as well. Not just greasy bar food.\nTheir servers are wonderful.\nThere are TV's EVERYWHERE.\n\nI like this place because I can come here with my fiance, have a decent and healthy meal while he watches a game... and it won't break the bank.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YPQTq60n9kk6TeEpKwazUg", "review_id": "twDx116Ca3q-cK23SSiZpg", "text": "I love this place! Service is great, food is beyond expectations upon seeing the place. I was a little confused on whether I was going to walk into a bar or restaurant and the atmosphere is a bit confusing (pool table between tables and booths with cloth table cloths and napkins,  but one bite of my chicken, brie and glazed pear sandwhich amd I was sold! All food goes beyond standard \"bar food\". I recommend the sandwich I had andthe cajun fried pickles although all my company were satisfied! So glad I moved to the neighborhood and found a reasonably priced local haunt!", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "haPcehx50oMo-go1xF5MLw", "review_id": "RhNyuiVEvy0qwqpLdjVeVA", "text": "The food here is fantastic! Typically I go to Armadillo after work for a meal and cold beer. I normally get the Chicken Parmesan and substitute the marinara with the Pesto Cream sauce. I few cents extra but totally worth it.\n\nThe Mozzarella appetizer is fantastic too - 1/2 during happy hour. They freshly make these from scratch each time. The service is fantastic too. Normally I sit at the bar and order food and the bartenders have always been great. \n\nIt can be a little difficult to get to the parking lot from Camelback during rush hour, but it's not terrible. Highly recommended place to visit!", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OluX380mMNb2NwqLRuRa-A", "review_id": "8OzeX1-CMe38Lp8jPsg2VQ", "text": "This is my favorite bar that doesn't feature live music. The wait and bar staff are great and remember you after you've been there a few times. The average patron is professional but not pretentious, it's a down to earth crowd. The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is that they took the drunken salmon dish off the menu.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Lr6hbHj23X3q6m35mjMWOQ", "review_id": "Bfb2qw05cZKqLR4DvdHdew", "text": "For me, the best thing about the Armadillo Grill was the waitress.  Fast, attentive, very good interaction with multiple (and difficult) personalities, and knowledgeable of the product.  \n\nAs far as the food goes, the person I was with swears by their spicy chicken wings.  I'm a big boy and I enjoy having more than a little bite into a wing only to encounter bone on the next nibble, so ... pass for me.  I had the veggie burger, which I would best describe as falafel on a bun.  If you like falafel, you'll like this.  The salad dressing (blue) was weak and the salad itself nothing special.  Likewise, the iced tea was watery.  \n\nI was also surprised how warm it was in the restaurant.  Plenty of fans going, but it felt really stuffy  (ironically, when we left later, it felt cooler outside on the wrap-around patio with misters than it did inside.  \n\nMy friend took me here so we could talk about some private issues he was having.  Why he chose this place -- outside of the fact he's a wing fanatic -- is beyond me.  It is a sports bar and this was evident even at 3pm, when you would think most people would be at work.  To say the noise level was a bit loud is like saying Liberace was slightly flaming.  There were no games on, that I could see, but by the shouts and testosterone-fueled \"yeahs\" you heard every 2 minutes, you would think the Superbowl was moved to a Thursday.\n\nSo, in conclusion, while fans of this place will no doubt have many unflattering comments to throw at me -- most regarding my obvious lack of masculinity -- I can only say that this would be the place to go if you're seriously into sports bars or just can't live without their wings.\n\nAs for me, I'll take my obviously nelly self to a real place where I can enjoy my food and conversation in peace.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9XlYdcSXWMrGFFwg9tYwMA", "review_id": "E3aoWkMT4KGQgHnlFdmajg", "text": "Well, Armadillo Grill, I'm not a fan.\n\nWe came here on Wednesday night for an NBA playoff game after reading the reviews touting the great food and the plethora of TVs. I was disappointed with the food and really disappointed with the service. I won't be back. \n\nOur server clearly did not want to be there; she seemed annoyed that we were sat in her section. She didn't know the menu very well, and kept having to (unapologetically) leave the table to run our questions by the other staff.\n\nMy boyfriend had the stroganoff and I had a veggie burger. Both plates came out within 10 minutes, which always makes me a little nervous. His was sub par; he ate about 35% of it. The veggie burger was near the quality that I've come to expect from most restaurant vegetarian options. The bread was decent, and the patty was an unaltered Boca burger. Everything was just below average, except for the music, which was about average.\n\nThey played it at a decent volume (thank you), and was probably someone's itunes playlist of hits from the 90s. I'm okay with that.\n\nThey do have a decent amount of TVs (though nothing to swoon about in my opinion), however they are small and outdated. Most of the ones near us were staticy. I ended up watching the game from a TV that was half way across the room, the only one in our section of the restaurant with a decent picture.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h1GORHU6lwaHjVyUh56ikA", "review_id": "qIIUvF_tM0QAvc2JmSL5qg", "text": "It's a good place. I was pissed after the girl who was supposedly a manager acted like a teenager but I won't let one employee ruin  place for me forever. I love their chicken wings and they have some other decent finger foods. I really only go for the apps, I feel that's where sports bars tend to shine the most. The only complaint is the beer taste off. It's probably improper tap line cleaning or possibly the co2 is off. It's one of my very few pet peeves and The Dillo isn't the only place guilty of it. If you're going to have the state flagship beer on tap then it needs to taste right. I'd give it 3.5 for sports bars. Decent prices and decent music being pumped out. Half Moon has some better deals on happy hour but good lord I can't stand the ambiance. Dillo is a decent priced neighborhood bar.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J5B0z2zn6BpnT1C32MHBhA", "review_id": "O4wLsGvFO_4JiGvGebRU3A", "text": "First of all I'm a regular here, coming in at least once a week for lunch. In other words, I LOVE this place!  Great food, wide variety, weekly specials, and a frequent diner card. \n\nThe servers are super friendly and know their shi....stuff :) Virginia and Amy are awesome. \n\nTomato soup - hands down the BEST I have ever had. Slightly sweet and very creamy. WOW. Serious mouthgasm. \n\nSmothered chicken - excellent gravy. I have had this one more times than I can count. Corn can be a little dry but you can always substitute a different side. \n\nFried pickles - these are spears, not slices, but the breading has great flavor and is very crisp. \n\nQuesadillas and burgers are good, fairly standard but still tasty. \n\nAll of their pastas are excellent. Can't go wrong here. \n\n\nWas not a fan of the meatloaf sandwich but the actual meatloaf dinner is well done. This sandwich is the only thing I ever ordered here that left me at all disappointed and I've probably stuffed my face with 3/4 of the stuff on the menu by now. \n\nOverall, their food has a home cooked, fresh flavor. Nothing tastes likes a tv dinner and for a sports bar, it goes above and beyond what I would expect for food. \n\nLove you Dillo, see you soon!", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SsNhhXJQIEZHKSVfq8tH2A", "review_id": "N9TQ9L5jYQ4Dt2nvGpj19Q", "text": "My boyfriend and I love this place. We live a 2 minute walk away and go here 3 to 4 times a month. I would highly recommend the 19th Street Burger and the Eclectic Mac n Cheese with Buffalo Chicken. The onion rings and fried pickles are made in house and are absolutely to die for. Everyone here is always nice. Katie is our favorite server. They also do take-out and delivery if you want a good meal and are feeling lazy.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GSuh2QXnaZIWr4DgFldNvQ", "review_id": "jNMRfuj2T7jOVtVHibGxyg", "text": "I eat here Almost daily ! The staff is exceptional and they always make me feel welcome ! And are very personable which I love ! The ranch dressing is the best ever and the burgers and hot wings and chimichanga and also the calamari are all to die for !!! I love the iced tea as well ! Best ever ! This is my favorite spot to go period and I've tried a lot of places.", "business_id": "CqhsIZ7TzCfJTrZqg5-gqQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e4TQFVfepzHf--hnBsjntg", "review_id": "XiUivpfvjtFQ1tZvQoqA1A", "text": "A favorite for dinner.  Scores with the trifecta of great food, good service, and killer ambiance.  Dark and romantic.  Really good moody alternative music playing in the background.  Comfy booths that make you want to linger over dinner for hours.  I guess the story is that it is supposed to resemble the smokehouses of the Netherlands?  I can't comment about that because I have never been to the Netherlands, but I love the vibe here.   Upscale.  American/New American food.  Meat intensive, so don't bring your vegetarian date here.  Don't over-order, the portions are quite big.  That's it.  Go.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "wqQHhZ2WOAJ9gtcuVjbbGg", "text": "Ditto to everyone else's comments thus far.\n\nWe dropped in for a drink the other night and were very pleasantly surprised with how hidden and cool the underground bar was. They also have Chimay on tap??? That's hard to mess with. \n\nWe had already eaten a big dinner so we didn't go there but even a cursory glance at the menu left me inspired to come back soon. And I'm sure their cuisine won't fall far from the Richardson's tree, which is a very good thing, in my book.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_mo4LtybzPjvg-i6meN-tw", "review_id": "KuKOjTLuBAUHcG7m4XGHGw", "text": "What I like about the downstairs bar is that you get very limited cell phone service. So if you're with someone who happens to be additcted to their crackberry- then this is your place.\nThe food is rich and awesome- I especially like their seafood selections.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "J3MBrocZmD9aNOps2nmbtQ", "text": "THIS PLACE IS IT!\n\nThe basement bar is like no other in Phoenix!  Gives a new meaning to hunkering down.  The food is delicious, the ambiance is just right.  Dark, comfortable and makes you want to stay.  They offer \"Small plates\" so you can try a different assortment of foods.  OR have a \"bigger plate\" for a full meal.  I had the skewers on my last visit and I think I will order them again.  SUPERB!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "7GC9fVWKa4a1ZmBGLH6Uww", "review_id": "CS0rkRXgI4Y-rnREhY1eEQ", "text": "Impressed on so many levels with this stashed-away gem in Phoenix. I had heard of Richardson's, and for my friend's going away/belated birthday dinner, he requested that we go to Richardson's \"other restaurant.\"\n\nLike any good yelper I checked its profile out and the peoples' who's opinions and tastes I've come to trust had me sold on it. A subsequent AOL City Guide review page was less than inspiring - complaints about them closing the upstairs dining area and diners who were less-than-impressed with the menu - they (the AOLers) came off sounding like snobs in their reviews, anyway, so I didn't let it bum me out, but I wasn't sure what to expect.\n\nBased on the price range and what I'd heard, I was prepared for a 40s-60s married couple crowd and elegant/traditional dcor that would appeal to that demographic; this assumption was further believed when we pulled up and saw those exact couples leaving the parking lot.\n\nHowever, we drove up (complimentary valet is required) and went thru a wooden door into a stone stair chamber (seriously, it felt like a secret passageway in a castle) to another wooden door that opens into the bar area (I was assured on the phone when I made reservations about three days ahead of time for the Sat night that we would get a table, or you can wait for a table or belly up at the bar to eat).\n\nAnyway, the crowd was very up-and-coming (for reals, not like Scottsdale mall Kona Grill happy hour, \"I'm in real estate\" up-and-comers) late 20s to late 30s crowd, the flat screen TV behind the bar was playing ESPN and the Cure (!) was playing...I was in love. It was still white table cloth and wood accents nice, but the subtle, muted tv and just high enough music volume were enough to make it seem more like a bar than a stuffy restaurant. \n\nI was told it was Dutch-inspired (so executed by the Dutch impressionist works all over the walls) but the food is basic \"new American\" grill faire. New twists on old favorites...along with favorites basic mashed potatoes (except these come out souflee style), bacon-wrapped scallops, prime rib ($32) and Chilean sea bass ($28? $34?) (all of which we ordered, and ate, and it was all excellent).\n\nWe also got a bottle of wine for $25 - not bad. That was one of the least expensive ones, it goes up to the $200s from there. Oh, we also had crme brulee (divine, freshly made with real vanilla bean and served cold, not hot) and coffee to top it all off. Whew! We were pretty drunk, very full and very, very happy with our experience. (the music selection also continued to impress, surprise me - The Killers, Morrissey\n\nOh! I can't forget the server...he was professional (not snobby), knowledgeable and helpful - he will give you his honest opinion on which dishes he likes and doesn't.\n \nOh! And, for a higher-dollar establishment, I was very happy to see they didn't try to charge for every little thing - for $32 I got a salt and pepper encrusted prime rib, the giant side of mashed potatoes, asparagus and a salad (you even get to choose from four specialty salads); a steal, really.\n\nOk, I'm done gushing. If you want a romantic dining spot, this works. If you want a nicer place to grab drinks with people who will appreciate the menu, the ambiance can't be beat.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "gvagj7As9OEDZ_BgufhtEw", "review_id": "mpk08-idpXx40XAV4k-65A", "text": "First, I want to say that whoever listed the address on this place, was DEAD WRONG, because I ended up at Dick's Hideaway. \n\nOMG this place is magic. You must must MUST go down the murky stairs to the dimly lit bar with real candles illuminating the room. They serve lunch and dinner down there now, too.\n\nI ordered a nice red, and was also pleased at the selection of micro-brews available. (The bf loves his porters!) \nHappy Hour is until 6pm...and all small plates (like tapas) are only $5!!!! You must try a few...especially the Veal Meatballs.\n\nI ordered the surf and turf (6oz beef tenderloin topped with 2 lg shrimp and jalapeno hollandaise, two dungess crab enchiladas and pinto beans) YUM! This food was simply divine. Oh, and if you get an entree, make sure you get the spinach salad (one of three salad choices). The bf, who is less adventurous in his cuisine choices chose the chicken enchiladas, which he ate every bit of. \n\nThe atmosphere is sophistacted, but not uppity, the service is superb and the wine list is nice, but not too pricey. You must go at least once in your life.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "b4C9E7vTJrOdkJQA86xYSg", "review_id": "WCNrLu5dy4aydSivOq82OQ", "text": "I really enjoyed myself here.  The atmosphere is really cool.  My girlfriend says the smell of the burning fireplace reminded her of Aspen... you could smell the wood burning when you pulled into the parking lot.  The service was excellent and the food was also very good.  We ate downstairs at the bar and chose a few things off the small plates section of the menu.  They also had a lot of fresh fish choices on the specials board.  I would definitely come back here again.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xYzXnIvyadwjcttO0D71KA", "review_id": "Zx76YzqzXW1zeLLxoixUrg", "text": "This place has something for everyone in a very non-chain, dimly lit smokey cabin kinda way.  Written on chalkboards above the booths, you'll find several fresh fish and meat selections that are subject to change.  The menu features several small and large plates, along with additional entrees.  We got a large plate as an appetizer (the garlic dish) and it ended up taking over as the main dish.  It was divine and very unique for Phoenix.  The wine list is great because it has some inexpensive selections that you can get in two-glass pitchers.  And like Richardson's this place offers the famous GCP (green chile potato).  Mmm, mmm.  Oh yeah, and whether you choose to eat there or not, at least visit downstairs.  It's magical.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jqVeTSin5GeRm0ceSg-PBA", "review_id": "VxvBIb2nkX7bR_ShuowA4g", "text": "I loved this place. My husband and I met another couple for dinner at Rokerij on Saturday night. From 4-6 pm, the small plates are $5 each. It is such a great deal. The catch: you have to be sitting at the bar. Not in the booths next to the bar, but at the bar. Each couple ordered 4 small plates and then we all shared. Pretty much everything I tasted, I liked. The brie toasts were by far my favorite...I could have ate the whole plate myself.  The bacon wrapped scallops were really good as well; the calamari was delicious especially because the breading wasn't very heavy and it was quite tasty as well (we consider ourselves calamari snobs). The crab tostadas were good but I don't enjoy cold crabmeat too much.  My husband tried the shrimp scampi and he liked it, but said that if hadn't come with the rice, it would have been bland. He said the rice added flavor to the dish.  With the small plates, it seems that most of the plates come with six of that particular item.   Drink prices were really good...for 8 small plates and 9-10 drinks between the four of us, our bill came to $84. I was shocked when the bill came because it was so cheap, considering all we ate and drank.\n\nThe decor in the downstairs bar area is really cool...it's very dim and dark, but it is really cozy. There was a real fire in the fireplace which gave it a log cabin type of feel.  I will definitely be back.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "qASPib1Z8ft8e96dtbh66w", "review_id": "HUn8EusFy3yEaT7-RqewFQ", "text": "Really, whats not to like?  Well, read on. . .\n\nThe downstairs bar is nice and cozy with a fire going and a copper bar top.  This is exactly the type of place I loved to go to back home in the winter when it was snowing outside.  The bartenders are super friendly.  The small plates are $5 during happy hour (although their drink special happy hour and food happy hour don't overlap) but like Melissa said you have to sit directly at the bar.  (Not next to it, not across from it, AT the bar.)  If you're one of those people who don't like small plates because you need to shove a ridiculous amount of food in your mouth, this is your place.  The small plates all had very generous portions, especially for $5.  \n\nThe name Rokerij comes from a set of cafes in Amsterdam, so this restaurant is a \"smokehouse\" (haha) that specializes in steaks and other grilled meats.  If you venture to the restaurant upstairs you are overwhelmed with the wonderful smell of grilled meats.  We had two small plates with beef tenderloin and they were both great.  Even the seafood dishes were very good - scallops, crab, shrimp, ceviche (though it was not a traditional ceviche and was a little sweet).\n\nThere were two things not to like.  1- The couple sucking face behind us on the couch.  I don't understand why grown adults have to act like teenagers in restaurants.   2- The roach that was crawling across the bar that my husband had to kill.  To thier credit, the bartender was grateful and thanked my husband for \"looking out\"", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "hnEZBKUK1gJm_ebZQ5q3Sg", "review_id": "myErvd9kYSduMtcTOddxyw", "text": "Ok I love this place!!!! Pick a rainy night when nothing sounds better then cozy-ing up to the fire, listening to great tunes and sipping a fabulous blueberry lemon drop or sophisticated glass of wine and there is no better place to be in Phoenix.  So unique from the big flashy restaurants smattered up and down Scottsdale.  You can dine upstairs, or downstairs at the bar in a bit more casual environment.  I have to admit that I have yet to eat upstairs.  Downstairs, you can get the same menu + and easily fill up on very substantial light fare at a reasonable price.  Try the beef tenderloin toasts and you will come back again and again.  Everyone is so friendly here, from bartenders to patrons.  If only there were more places in phoenix like this! Our own little piece of Aspen - go, go, go.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4dnDsoHuxUtzhaumxbpR5w", "review_id": "pr54kwJ_-MOPAqOzBMNWoA", "text": "This place is hit or miss. I've had several of the small plates and sometimes they are tasty and others not so much. However, you can never go wrong with the Roasted Garlic plate - beware though! You will reek of garlic the next day, so indulge in this on a Saturday night maybe, so you can stay in Sunday. Also the GCP (green chile potato) is excellent. \n\nDownfall: too pricey for what it is, and the service could be better.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9gOqdcFWVducm7vXPrdqrA", "review_id": "Y0o_RwCz8KfOUcvZaH9nFw", "text": "I absolutely loved my first visit to this restaurant. So much, in fact, that we decided to take some family here over the holidays. Our service on this visit....sucked. And that's being nice. I asked our waitress if she was new, but she said she had been there over a month. After asking on 5 separate occasions for water, we finally flagged down another waiter and asked him. I do love the ambience...but will the \"lodgey\" feel be appropriate when it's 110 degrees outside? The food is good, but pricey.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Db5IKqE1M2iP5EnZNDroRQ", "review_id": "fHYPkAiao2HdGMxPWSflYQ", "text": "Unfortunately the reason why this place  has gone down hill is because it's no longer what it used to be.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "4ISG7_E0jmpjIZlBBtZnQQ", "review_id": "oxLdfthrBDB1OVkMPxPtOw", "text": "I was here with friends for drinks and dinner last Thursday evening, and I have to say that nothing about this restaurant was acceptable for any of us.\n\nFirst, we didn't have reservations and were greeted with slightly rude service by the host.  However, I think she noticed that we were a little taken aback by the attitude, and quickly changed her mood.\n\nIn the downstairs bar, we ordered drinks while we waited for a table to open up for us.  The bartender made a mistake while preparing my friend's Bloody Mary, accidentally dumping an enormous amount of tabasco in her drink.  However instead of simply making a new one, he served it to her anyway (admitting his mistake while setting it down in front of her) and told her to let him know if she didn't like it and wanted a new one.  Of course she tried it, couldn't drink it and had to ask for a new one.\n\nAfter we got to our table upstairs and ordered our appetizers and meals, things got worse.  It took well over half an hour to get our appetizers, and when we did they were cold.  We were not sure that our oysters were supposed to be as cold as they were, but the fact that they had congealed melted cheese seemed to indicate that they should haver at least been warm.\n\nAfter we finally got our salads (about 45 minutes after ordering), we were rushed through them before getting our meals just a couple minutes later.  None of us enjoyed our meals, as we found them either burnt or bland.\n\nEven though we made a few complaints about our meal to the server, when our check came we found that we had been charged for everything and were only offered a very pallid apology for the obvious problems with our meal.\n\nthis was not an inexpensive meal, either, so we will likely not be back!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "-F32Vl8Rk4dwsmk0f2wRIw", "review_id": "WbHu5PPxuk3CyYkSqrGjgA", "text": "The Rokerij is kinda weird.  Its almost like two completely different entities, meaning their restaurant and their basement bar.\n\nFirst, the restaurant.  I give it \"four thumbs aight\".  I've had better steaks, but never in a cozier environment.  Their booths are ridiculously private and can be really romantic.  Until you stare across the way and see some baby boomers molesting each other under the table.  You can bring your own bottle here, but their corking fee was $25 or $30 which made me really kinda laugh to myself, but not out loud because i didn't want to disturb the mood of the evening or the piranhas in table 4.  \n\nSo, my $10 tip-top Malbec brought back from the actual country of Argentina via me and a large airliner (vino is amazingly good and cheap there), was now $40.  Whetever.  I just expected myself to be in LOOOVE with the food which was not the case.\n\nHowever.\n\nTheir basement bar is pretty much the most unique place to drink in the Valley.  Its focused around a wood burning fire and this is precisely where you go to get a strong cocktail or a deep red wine.  If you can snag the fire-front seating you will want to park it right there all night.\n\nMan, when they used to allow smoking down here, it was like being in the Loyal Order of Water Buffaloes Lodge.  Too bad.  Another case of the gubments saving us from ourselves.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "OYpsdMcpdCdlkknpgpFMLA", "review_id": "yjASzhdc7QquroGv3Sh7Hg", "text": "I'm a big fan of Dick's Hideaway...but not a huge fan of Richardson's. There's something about all of that tacky Southwestern decor at Richardson's that makes me lose my appetite. Rokerij (pronounced ro-ka-ree) has all of the charm and coziness of Dick's without any of the tackiness of Richardson's. \n\nThe food is different, too--it's an Amsterdam smokehouse theme. You'll still find specials written on chalk boards in the dining areas, so bring your glasses if you're near-sighted. My favorite dish is the tenderloin on a toast, covered with peppercorn gravy. The Rokerij salad is delicious--a version of the classic wedge sprinkled with chunks of bleu cheese, red onion and bacon.  If you're looking for some fantastic appetizers, order the small plates--the toasts with melted brie and tenderloin are great. It's a nice place to bring clients for lunch, but it would also make for an intimate first date. Great beers on tap if you don't want to check out their more than adequate wine list. I think it's the same menu for lunch and dinner. Both the main dining room (on the ground floor) and the basement bar come equipped with fireplaces and comfy furniture with those signature toss pillows. Warning: if you're wearing a skirt and you have to slide into the ultrasuede booth, you're going to show some leg. You can reserve either of the booths in the bar area if you have a larger group and want to make sure you have a seat.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7uksXo1fm_QWFSBUc62IhA", "review_id": "lhXoPlLLYbV2mIWpMjn31g", "text": "Unlike most eateries in Phoenix where often I take on a \"willfully blind\" approach to service/ambiance,etc, I actually felt as though I was not in Phoenix the moment I arrived in this dark toned jewel of a restaurant.  Simply put, the dining experience exceeded any expectations I had for the evening.  Gorgeous stemware perfectly complimented a very understated and meticulously considered wine list.  Upon the arrival of my main course, I suffered through slobber fits while awaiting the rest of the tables food (momentary wait).  The Surf n Turf (dungeness crab enchiladas, bacon wrapped jumbo prawns, delicious mashed potatoes, and perfectly cooked piece of beef - $29) - was served on girthy plates framed by an artfully presented dish.  Healthy portions, overflowing flavor and subtly attentive service catapulted the Rokerij to the top of my Valley favorites.  If a single dining experience could suggest of more delectably similar experiences to come, this was it!  Every meal at the table was equally as well received as mine and I don't think you'll find a better salad than the Rokerij concoction we partook in prior to the main course...simply put, a superlative dining experience from start to finish!  \n\nI can't wait to return for their \"small plate\" and $7 glass of wine happy hour.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "erbP5yIs1tzCm8D4t-HGbQ", "review_id": "2zbNOiUjJgmCInxTJIIQXQ", "text": "Not knowing where to go for dinner nor anything about this place, a friend suggested The Rokerij to my boyfriend and I.  It was getting late and I just wanted somewhere new to go for my birthday and, wow, was I happy with the decision.  Having not made a reservation and no tables available, there were three seats at the bar so we happily sat there.  Great wine selection and beer on draft, we ordered the roasted garlic appetizer and chose our drinks and looked over the menu.  Received our drinks and placed our entree orders, right about then the hostess approached to say they had a table for us.  The bartenders had no problem keeping our tab and coming out to serve us.\n\nWhat great ambiance with the music, lighting, huge couch-like booths, and the grill and prep area behind the bar.  We received our appetizer about 10 minutes later and was it good.  Salads came in good time and we all ordered the Rokerij with iceberg, fresh bacon crumbles, tomatoes, onion, gorgonzola crumbles and dressing, tasty and crisp.\n\nRound two on drinks and a few minutes later the entrees came out.  There was also a french loaf and butter brought out.  All were very hot and smelled amazing.  Our dining companion ordered the burger cooked to liking with bacon and three sauces.  My boyfriend ordered the beef and reef with bacon wrapped jumbo shrimp, crab stuffed enchiladas with red mole, and delicious mashed potatoes.  He almost ate everything but the potatoes!  I ordered the three fish special with mahi mahi in a red sauce, catfish in a roasted salsa, two jumbo shrimp with two amazing sauces (favoring the green chili cheese) a roasted red pepper potato stuffed poblano, and broccolini.  \n\nNo dessert, no way!  Too much good food.  Perfect place to go for special occasion or anytime.  Service was great and friendly on our visit and I would love to go again real soon, for lunch or dinner.  Or maybe just a glass of wine in the basement.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "cZEVW_x0NKI69Xm55tknBg", "review_id": "Bha4_hE-bAGv_0e0AGDDCQ", "text": "I could go on and on about this place but seems like everyone has already done that so i will say the Rokerji is fabulous. Upstairs is very upscale with a gourmet fare that will knock your socks off, and downstairs is a bar that is super swanky cozy dreamy and well my favorite bar in Phoenix. I highly recommend the happy hour. Just go, you will love it. If you don't want to drop a few hundred on dinner go for happy hour and try all the super cheap apps to get a feel for the place.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "v2rbY-d-yam7Qbfb9jkbQg", "review_id": "ktHix5QNVeDkeSUj0Q43cw", "text": "If you want your out-of-town friends to think you're the cool local - bring them here.  I've lived here for almost 5 years and only recently found out about The Rokerij.  Hell, it took me 5 tries typing the name in the search box to find it on here!\n\nEvery time we've gone, we've eaten downstairs in the bar-area.  The crowd is a little more lively.  It's also closer to the alcohol.  As you're walking down it feels like you're in a castle -- everything is stone.  When you enter there's a roaring fire with a few arm chairs around it.  You can eat at the bar, tables, the couch.. the floor I suppose?  Plenty of seating (not JUST a bar)  It's a little like being in a ski lodge.  Anyway.. very cool atmosphere.\n\nI've heard mixed reviews from friends about their entree dishes.  They're a bit expensive.  We usually order a bunch of tapas dishes and share.  The last time we went we had four or five tapas and a bottle of wine.  We spent $60 or so with tip for the three of us and all left with a full stomach and a little hammered.  Great way to start the evening.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BGES7BpBbFbQsLCBs2S2vQ", "review_id": "xeZc1Njp2uOZa5CV26ktYA", "text": "The BEST espresso martini in the city...... hands down!  The best time to go is for Happy Hour downstairs.  Can't beat the 1/ 2 price appetizers.  & everything on the menu is delicious.  & I have sampled most of it!\nFor a romantic dinner, try the upstairs dining room.  There isn't anything bad about this place......... well, maybe except the parking.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 14, "useful": 11, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "kgyv3ctYEZ0ACslpoakunw", "review_id": "ANhoh7jF7xYhkJkuEFVK6w", "text": "Rok is probably one of the dopest joints in phoenix. If your trying to get a girl or guy to make out with you, I  highly suggest going to the down stairs bar and parking near the fire place. The service is awesome, every time I go the bartenders remembers my name, (I love that shit) the music is amazing one minute radiohead the next mgmt, really great stuff. The food is a bit pricey but you get a salad with most meals which is a rare thing these days. So overall Rok is a great spot to impress someone you want to make out with.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6uNeagh9ljbwV8XRUn_cYA", "review_id": "4eQ0ZBtMXAVFpj32Wbhl5w", "text": "The Rokerji, similar to Dick's Hideaway in that they make you feel like a regular even on your first time.  While packed after work hours, it's worth the wait, even if you just get a seat at the bar.  The ceviche is a good snack while bellied up the bar, but almost like a salsa dip vs most other ceviche's I've had.\n\nThe Surf and Turf has to be the best value on the menu, if you're a business dinner or casual night in Central Phoenix the Rokerji is a can't miss.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 4, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "4UUIpbOTPmu43wuC2aSGkg", "review_id": "xEzqp02n0FCj6ySGVro-Fg", "text": "Rokerij was on my list of \"Places to Eat by My Apartment\" that was compiled by my fellow Yelpers. THANK YOU, I owe you guys my first born. Rokerij was fantastic. Give me a good meal, good wine with good friends, and Dottsy is one happy, blissful girl. It was Friday night around 7:30/8pm and the parking lot was PACKED. On round two of looking for parking we got a spot smack dab in front! When we walked in, we were told there was a 45 minute wait. When I looked over the hostess' shoulder, there were three bar stools sitting empty! YAY! We didn't want to eat huge meals because we were due for some country dancing after dinner! We decided to sample the variety of Rokerij by trying their small plate selection. We ended up ordering 6 small plates and a bottle of GREAT Zinfandel. Our selections were the following: \n\nWhite Bean and Garlic Bruschetta- This was one of my favorites. I am half Guatemalan and this plate reminded me of something my mother would make. The tangy cheese and mild creamy beans were a hit to me. My friends agreed it was good, but weren't crazy about it like I was. That's common. I tend to get really excited about simple dishes.\n\nSteak Tartare: This was my other favorite. The creamy mixture was made before our eyes. We watched the cook meticulously mix and mash the tartare to a creamy perfection. The only thing I would change on this is to make the bread that it's served on thinner. It seemed that our bites were overwhelmed by the thick, crusty bread. My guyfriend and I loved it. My girlfriend isn't a red meat eater so she passed on this one.\n\nStuffed Mushrooms: These were tasty. I only ate one but it was stuffed with a crab meat mixture that was very meaty, not full of stuffing.\n\nCalamari: This was not a winner. It was served slightly cold, and it was more breading than a meaty bite of calamari. We all agreed we wouldn't be ordering that one again.\n\nTomatillo Toasts: YUM! This was like an open faced tomatillo enchilada on bread, if that makes any sense. The tangy tomatillo was complimented by the salty and rich flavors of the jamon (thick cut ham) and grilled chicken. Again, I think thinner bread would be a good idea.\n\nNew Mexican Sausages: This dish was savory and rich. I'm not much of a fan of sausages, but these were yummy! I only ate one because at this point I was hella full. The onions were cooked to sweet, glazed perfection and the sausages were meaty and not terribly greasy as far as sausages go.\n\nWill we visit Rokerij again? YES. I can see myself becoming a Rokerij fiend! This place impressed me. The service at the bar was hectic but it worked for us. We got to see a lot of \"behind the scenes\" things. Watching the open kitchen buzzing with non-stop action was amazing. I was fascinated watching the chefs cook a steak to wood fired perfection. Even watching the bread being sliced in 2.2 seconds was amazing! \n\nA small note, when it's a crowded night, Rokerij will limit your visit to 2 hours if you have a table. The only reason I know this is because there was a BIG scene caused when a party was asked give up their table and move to the bar. In Rokerij's defense, the table had been seated for 3 and a half hours. So just keep that in mind. \n\nRun, take a fast car, and some food loving friends to Rokerij and I hope you'll enjoy it as much as we did!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "cO6LOXgiJFwidcXGrg6ZQA", "text": "Chimayo Chicken, Cakebread and the corner circular booth by the seductive fireplace.  Five stars.  \n\nI finally made it here the other night.  An attempt to go here last summer was quashed by a kitchen fire.  Needless to say, the blue crab tostadas also impressed.  \n\nThe ambiance at Rokerij is such that you just want to stay and relax for the rest of the night -- (I was late to my next Friday night stop!!). The dark cavernous feel of the place lends itself well to a special night out.  Wine service was adept and the server was refilling our chardonnay very regularly. \n\nThe chimayo chicken was stellar - decked out and rolled with spinach, sundried tomatoes, poblano chile, asiago cheese and drizzled with an onion sauce and accompanied by mashed potatoes served in a green chile. A stunning combination of flavors -- spicy, smoky, rich and healthy at once.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YnU-qgATIaFB0EZy8KpuuQ", "review_id": "41RoAPPsmwmuRnZllMDw_w", "text": "I love this place. After going to Richardson's for years, I could not wait for the Rokerij to open. My favorite meal is the Rokerij Steak. A perfectly cooked tenderloin with dungeoness crab mixed with jalapeno hollandaise on top. The wine list is great too.\n\nIf you are not in the mood for a sit down, you can always hang out at the bar, have a cocktail and order an appetizer.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "-txH2zJSBZQHO6RWvoWXuQ", "review_id": "OlVMqrJbFsxLOrBzqtZYDw", "text": "Mostly I love the Rokerij just because I love saying the name.  \n\nBut the food is also killer.  I had the most amazing chicken, and the sides, which usually I just take for granted as filler food, were sodelicious that they caught my attention in a big way.  I also tried my date's steak, and while it was fairly spendy, it sure seemed worth it.\n\nThe feel of the place is great too, with the dark stone walls and coziness without feeling too crowded.  We ventured downstairs to look at the bar, and had we been there early enough to snag a couch I wouldn't have wanted to leave.\n\nIt definitely feels like a splurge, or somewhere you'd take a business associate or date that you wanted to wow.  It's manages a high end feel, while remaining unmistakably local.  I can't say I'd suggest it just for any old night, but it will stay on top of my list for special occasions.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "ZqMS4ElQg-k1tQBC06h7lQ", "review_id": "QMrK36rdDbxw00N1hXoFTg", "text": "The ROK is simply, sexy. If you really want to make an impression head downstairs. It's like a speak-easy atmosphere with friendly bartenders. I went 2... make that 3 nights in a row. Yes, it's that scrumpthicous (I know its not spelled that way, but when your tongue is sticking out from drooling, thats exactly how its pronounced). Nice!  The menu is tip-top. Go with the small plates, they're fun and deee-lish. The music is played by an ibook/ itunes and I even heard Pete Rock & CL Smooth. That brought me back to ....92? Rad! Take Chris C's advice. You can totally make out with someone here. Flawless.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "iEuLOmNVXgwrn1fkqRedsA", "review_id": "qgx_kcmVRoBuWTP-umO_pA", "text": "What a fine establishment. Words can not seriously describe how special this place is to me. I always, always, always take a new date here. Hands down, The Rokerij, is in my opinion the only place that sets the mood, provides the food, and will make the ladies drool. \n\nI can't afford to go there much, but it will forever be my favorite \"first date\" restaurant.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "UiJ3DjxDcVx9fZWGAEID3A", "review_id": "c7bYLHgYR_2wAIsymgpn6g", "text": "I don't put five stars down for anybody. \n\nHowever, the Rokerij is number one in my book. \n\nI love their apps!! I love it when you can find a place and you KNOW you love their food. Some have boring, conservative menus, like....well, I shouldn't say, but there's one on the SE corner of Camelback and 32nd. \n\nBut the Rokerij has blue crab mini tostadas that surprise your mouth with their freshness, cold lettuce (it hasn't wilted on the way downstairs to the basement from the kitchen) and it's a snack, not a meal. So, you can taste four appetizers and enjoy tasting your favorites or finding new ones and not spend lots of money just getting full on one thing.\n\nThey say the Rokerij basement is a cell-free zone. That's because as you descend each slate/rock step downwards, right off the wood front deck, the signal mostly won't go through! So, you can get in your uninterrupted girl talk or romantic moments with someone you want to be one-on-one with. I love the wood beams, the hammered copper bar, the leather furniture, the stone walls and the intimate fireplace. It's dark. And it feels good.\n\nI usually get those blue crab tostadas, shrimp and bacon wrapped scallops and the ceviche. But then, wouldn't you know, someone told me about a new favorite, steak tacos! Huh? I don't eat beef. Sort of. Bye bye ceviche!\n\nAnd the insider's secret that I will hate you for if you take my place at the bar (the offer is good at both the upstairs and downstairs bars...I just called to make sure the details were right), is that if you are sitting at the bar and order certain apps BEFORE THEIR clock strikes 6 pm, (4-5:59 pm on THEIR clock, very important), \n\nTHEY ARE $5 EACH! \n\nSome don't get discounted. But my favs do! \n\nTell them Roseann sent ya. They just learned I can have fun. I've been goin since they opened. I guess I just don't drink enough alcohol for them to see the fun side. Oh well. What can I say? Hangovers just don't cut it anymore. Although, the more car bombs you have, the more you can forget that. I learned. Again. Two weeks ago.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "f1OQRZFDjks0CoKPyOQwuA", "review_id": "O816WNVYWY4i4PPl2hi3qw", "text": "Admittedly, I have never been in the actual restaurant - only downstairs.  I don't consider downstairs as part of the restaurant, it's more casual and an atmosphere I prefer.  There is a certain underground flair at this place, it's dark, romantic, cool, and lounge-tastic.\n\nWe usually go to take advantage of the small plates.  You can have scallops wrapped in bacon, blue crab tostada bites, brie and steak bites for under $25.  \n\nThis is one of my favorite places, the food is always consistent and the staff is absolutely wonderful. Make this a staple in your week, especially after a hard day at work.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N1koTSTyiLCD8zH0rHSh4w", "review_id": "2a4JbiyFzqGjnLuOCrzCUg", "text": "Eating Review of Rokerij\n\nI want to like this place. Its a great setup and well done environment. The setting is stylish and dark so you want to sink into a booth and get down to eating some food.\n\nUnfortunately my first experience has left an impression that is less than stellar. My girlfriend and I had been wanting to try it out a few times. We got a booth by the fireplace and settled in for a nice meal.\n\nThe specials are written up in chalk on the wall as you walk in which is a great method for displaying specials. We are both vegetarians that will eat fish and were excited by the plethora of fish dish choices on the specials board. This tends to say that a place can do fish.\n\nOur server was nice enough but when we asked for some recommendations he stared at us blankly and grabbed the menu like he hadnt eaten there in a while. This is a huge pet peeve for me. If a place is gonna charge $20 or more for an entree the staff better be trained on the dishes and be ready to give some recommendations. Show some passion and knowledge and sell me the good stuff.\n\nWe ordered the White Bean Bruschetta to start. It was edible but lacking in flavor, maybe some salt wouldnt have hurt, but something more than just beans and toast please.\n\nNext was the soup of the day which had a lot of smoke flavor going on, not impressed.\n\nFinally we went with the sesame crusted fish with a melon salsa. This dish started off a disaster and just got worse. First of all the server brings it over holding it with a towel. As We shift plates around to make room he starts yelping a bit in pain. Not a great sign. Once he gets it set down we move to dig in but my lovely date brushes her arm on the plate and comes away with a pretty solid burn.\n\nThis is just plain stupid. There is no need for a plate to be 200 degrees. Cook the food and then bring it out. Dont cook it at my table on the plate!\n\nUnfortunately the fish was not edible, at all. The melon salsa was horrid. We sent it back and still got charged.\n\nRokerij I want to love you. There are a lot of folks on Yelp that love you but I have to say that for food you have not impressed me.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5RxpP2Woo7CpOGUmKgDyAw", "review_id": "Yam5I42ZoWqWu_QZM9ZhIw", "text": "Went to Rokerij last week to celebrate my and my boyfriends sisters birthdays while family was in town.  As always it was my job to scout out a place (I usually do so well thanks to y'all on yelp!).  I was really excited when we pulled up because it was a free standing building that appeared to have a bit of history!\n\nWe walked in to a VERY dark bar.  I think that during another occasion this would be fine but a family dinner...ehh.  (Keep this in mind...)\n\nThank god we had a reservation because there was only 1 server on the floor and we sure knew it.  She reminded us every moment as we stared at our empty water and drink glasses.  Awful service!\n\n\nAs for the food, they serve small plates, salads, entrees, etc...  A wonderful menu with specials posted on the wall that I wish I knew about.  Our server spit them off so fast that we believed she was on some kind of drug!  I went with the ahi salad which was a slip I think.  The tuna was good but lacking some flavor.  The fish was served on a bed of greens but no other veggies at all.  I love a good salad and any good salad has more than 2 ingredients...  Everyone else actually seemed pretty pleased with their food but this could have been because we did not get served until 1.5 hours after our reservation.\n\nBad service\nokay food\nbad service\n\nWon't be back...\nsad", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Gu4hk60XTbMuULYWL_OH2w", "review_id": "AMfJiJGyvVnd8ZkzWxd9fg", "text": "Let me make myself clear, the only reason I am giving the Rokerij 4 stars is because of the downstairs.  This downstairs bar area of the restaurant has a taverny-old world-European feel to it.  It is usually crowded, but despite the crowd, the atmosphere still feels fairly intimate.  They have a decent wine list with friendly bartenders.  I enjoyed a nice Malbec which seems to be hard to come by here in Phoenix.  This is a great place to relax with a couple of friends or a casual date, but not a good place for large groups.\n\nAs for the upstairs dining room...I was not impressed.  The restaurant attempts to keep a similar theme from the downstairs, but in a more fine dining way.  It doesn't really work.  I am a small person and the booths swallowed me up because they are so huge.  The booths have pillows but there is just something weird about sitting on a pillow to reach the table.  I felt like a child but not in a good way.\n\nOur server was great, she was new, but she did a great job.  I can imagine we would have stressed her out a bit more had we been more high maintenance.  The food, well, did not live up to its glory.  Let's just say I wasn't in a hurry to finish my food or willing to take anything home with me.  The food just missed something and was over powered by one particular sauce that left a terrible aftertaste.  \n\nTo sum things up, check out the basement but avoid the dining room, the whole fine-dining thing is completely overrated.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k2Lm0HnltnY6F6K7ijRqag", "review_id": "e1UZxZX3WsRXLnbIMLW3vw", "text": "One of the few places that I have eaten at with friends then taken my family to later on.  First a word of warning, this place is dark...not dark like medieval, but dark like the lights are not working.  My grandparents had a bit of a time making their way through but the staff was very good about assisting and getting us a table near the door.    \n\nThe bar downstairs is very cool, if you get there and can find somewhere to sit.  I was enjoying it so much the first time I ate there that I didn't want to take the elevator upstairs when it was time to be seated for dinner.  The menu is varied and full of varied salads, meats, and pastas and the appetizers are just as good if not the best part of the menu. \nI am not a wine guy but those who were did their best to add several empty bottles to the collection in the wine racks on the walls.  They said that they enjoyed the selection and variety.  I enjoyed the selection of beer and tequilas.  \n\nGive it a shot, but wear your headlamp!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 10, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "WiUgFrix5GgwWu2XAhaHkw", "text": "Tonight, I had a chance to show a brutha some culture.  When someone is taking me to dinner, I pick a place that I *know* is going to be a winner.  Rokerij didn't disappoint!  The parking lot was full, so I started to get scared that we wouldn't be able to get a table or have to *gasp* wait for one.\nAt first, we had gone downstairs to eat there, but it was packed, so we headed to the restaurant.  From previous reviews, I was afraid it would be packed and we would have to find somewhere else to go eat.  I really wanted to impress the guy (HA even though he was buying!) and, luckily, there were a few empty tables upstairs.\nWe were seated at the far end in a corner booth.  Any restaurants with booths get an A+ in my book.  I love sitting close to friends and a booth gives the perfect opportunity.\nSpecials were neatly written on blackboards, but I was at a weird angle to read them.  Chris, our waiter, read them for us and explained each dish.  That was the high point of his service the rest of the night.\nAs we perused the menu, our drink order was taken.  I really wanted to get the small plates and try a few different things, so we both chose 3 each.  I got the crab tostadas.  They were filled to the brim with crab, not too much dressing so the crab flavor wasn't drowned.  I also got the bacon-wrapped grilled shrimp (YUMMY!!!!) and the brie toasts.  Divine!  The cheese was melted perfectly, with just enough of its grease to soak into the bread.  I actually licked my fingers after each one.\nHe got the skewered steak, shrimp on dirty rice and meat tacos.  The rice wasn't all that, but the rest of the dishes were superb!\nAs we ate, and our drinks emptied, we had to call Chris over to get refills.  Not once had he checked on us during the meal.  It's the reason for 4 stars!  I was a bit disappointed in that.  For such a Valley favorite, I had hoped for a little more attention.\nAmbiance is key at Rokerij.  The smell of the wood-burning fireplace, the cozy booth and warm atmosphere gave me cause to want to go back again.  And, the brutha liked, it too!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0SA6oZiGH3hEJdjFtEqx9Q", "review_id": "55asecxwkG2Bbb_QAE8J0A", "text": "The food is great, the wine list too and the service is decent, but... what do you say to your waiter who tells you your food is delayed because they're busy with a large party upstairs, or when you ask if they have champagne they tell you their three options, bottle only - $72, $220 and $440. Really, I said. Ok, then.  Ok, when I can get a decent bottle of Veuve Cliquot at Safeway for crying out loud for under $50... ?? where am I? oh, right. North of Camelback.  And it's freezing in there, now that it's in the low 60s at night outside, does it really need to be ultra-air conditioned inside? But...I did enjoy the Ferrari Carano, Siena Meritage 06 very much and as usual the beef tenderloin with French brie on toasts was delish! And the veal meatballs rival Lisa g's meatballs not in size but certainly in taste and flavor. My husband had the pasta dish on special, flat ribbon pasta with a cream chipotle sauce, bacon wrapped shrimp...mmh, it was good, but not fantastic.  The service, when you do get it, IS good, I think they were short-handed though - our waiter was also the solo bartender... oh, and another plus Chimay on tap. \np.s....how could I forget!?  THE best caesar salad EVER. I'd go back just for that.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_6NI9_kujXCUEiwrnDI53g", "review_id": "a4ii4BgMADsj1WD2FTiEBA", "text": "I have only been here once, but I really liked it and will be going back soon:) \n\nI met some friends here for happy hour one Friday after work and totally love it. They have awesome $5 plates in the bar and the portions are enough to share. We had the bacon wrapped scallops which came with four different sauces, they were excellent (and I'm not a big fan of scallops) and the mushroom and brie toasts (you can't go wrong when brie is involved). The food was awesome and the bartender recommended a glass of Cabernet for me, which was perfect. He didn't try to sell me on anything, he just listened to what I like and suggested I try this one. I wish I could remember what it was called, I guess I'll just have to go back. \n\nThe ambiance is cool, the bar is downstairs, very cavern-like, I dug it. It is definitely someplace you could get cozy with your date, there is a big fireplace and lots of dark booths. The only complaint I had, which didn't even really affect me, it was so dark upstairs that I would not want to eat dinner there. It took my eyes a good two minutes just to adjust after walking in. I don't know how the staff works in that environment, but the bar was not as dark, and of course that lighting is more appropriate in an underground bar. \n\nThe staff was really friendly and talkative, they were engaged in conversations with all of the guests sitting at the bar and they seemed to really enjoy being at work....rare in the service industry. \n\nDefinitely check this place out, just don't sit in my seat at the bar.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wNqwKWaRjClmcKsoJJRFow", "review_id": "MEg9CQfCjsmYkyAK8-Dc_g", "text": "WOW!!!!!!!! I am FURIOUS with myself that I have just NOW made it here. To call Rokerij a hidden gem is an understatement. One of the coolest places I've been in my life.\nIt is cozy, intimate and sexy. You're at the top of your game if you bring a date here-you will wow them and they'll think you're the bomb (if they haven't been here). It's also a great place to just chill with a small group of friends. \nYou nostrils will be tempted with the smell of a cozy fire and mouthwatering dishes before you even get throught the door. The upstairs dining room surrounds an open kitchen. Low lighting and a roraring fire-HELLO...need I say more?\nI highly recommend the downstairs cellar which has a long copper-top bar, along with a few tables-there is also a little cozyy nook/booth-PERFECT place to get a little romance on.\nThe food is outstanding-I highly recommend the 3-plate/$25 offering. The portions are generous-plenty for two people to share.\nThe bartenders downstairs are AWESOME and are always ready to make an enthusiastic recommendation if you can't decide. The music played downstairs is awesome too. EVERYTHING about this place is a awesome. My first night here was nothing short of PERFECT!!!!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "H7ZxKvfLC2UvoB5GmJDv9A", "review_id": "jb3YPIhWQ76PsZKFk-SS6Q", "text": "I LOVE this restaurant. Perfect for a romantic dinner.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 9, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "4UUIpbOTPmu43wuC2aSGkg", "review_id": "8eSpBCHNxdNlEbFNmKDtUw", "text": "Knocking a star off for you Rokerij. Believe me, this hurts me more than it hurts you. I visited last Sunday and our service was friendly, but it didn't make up for the poor delivery of food and the problem with solving issues that we had. I have only had the small plates from Rokerij. This trip I decided to try some of their \"New Mexican\" offerings.  My appetizer order, which was specifically stated to be an appetizer, not an entree came with my entree. Considering the appetizer did not even have to be cooked (steak tartare), that's unacceptable. When I commented on it I got a \"Ugh, I know, right?\" Um...really? My entree which was the Rokerij sampler was meh. The best part of the dish was the benedict. The enchiladas were bland and plain old mush.  I had dinner with my best friend Amber, and my good friend Ayesha. Ayesha had me sample her enchiladas as she has specifically asked that she not be served pork. I bit into a bite of pork enchilada off of Ayesha's plate. When the waiter was flagged down, he said \"Hm, not sure what to do about this.\" Really?? Luckily, before I went off like a powder keg, he offered to remake them. He didn't comp anything for the obvious mistakes that were made. I hope he realized that there were some boo-boos made when he saw his tip was so small. I hope to give back the star I just took away, but they're going to have to wow me to do that. It's too bad that this trip was so disappointing.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Q96IRvil6RNgdLmGKuh81A", "review_id": "KybT4r6lqepJXlB4CigcKw", "text": "Only went to the downstairs bar, but cannot wait to return!  Very cool with the rock and copper features and leather couches.  We sat at the bar and were served drinks that you pour yourself.  Is this a new trend?  He gave us little glass bottles of tonic and coke with little spoons to stir our drinks with.  Those little spoons were so cute I was almost tempted to put them in my purse.  If another couple hadn't been hogging the fireplace the whole time, we would have sat there.  Maybe next time.  We'll try to food too.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 8, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "X_KW4dBip644MmMZlHdmSA", "text": "We went on a double date the other night to Rokerij.  Funny I'd been wanting to go to Rokerij for a while now, and when we finally pulled up, I realized that I had been before!  (I guess I'm getting old or something and really losing it... I actually had been there once before when I first moved to AZ, not realizing what the name of the place was).\n\nI called to make a reservation a few days before the date and was told they could accommodate our group at upstairs, but not down unless we wanted to wait until 9:00.  Alright then... 7:00 upstairs worked!\n\nWe were celebrating our engagement and our friends' being pregnant, and we had the perfect booth; kind of a half circle shape.  Lindsay was our waitress and took good care of us.  The atmosphere is dark but warm and cozy... perfect to walk into on a cold night!\n\nWe decided to start with a few of the small plates to start... (both guys in our group are big eaters). They let me choose one of them and I chose the stuffed mushrooms - they are stuffed with crab meat and were delicious.  They also chose the spareribs (which I tasted and were quite tasty) and the bacon wrapped scallops.  \n\nFor entrees, Jared and I took advantage of the $36 special which included our choice of meet, 2 salads, and 2 side items.  I chose the entrecote and probably would not choose that again.  It's a bone-in ribeye and was way too fatty... we enjoyed our spinach and Rokerij salads and our sides of broccoli and asparagus.  I probably could've just had the small plates and salad and been just fine.  We took home leftover meat for Minnie, so she was a happy dog that night!\n\nInstead of ordering dessert, we walked next-door to DQ - can't go wrong with that!\n\nOverall, I'd say our experience was 3.5 but I'll round up for now because Lindsay was a great waitress and we had fun with our friends.  I'll overlook the fact that one of the bussers spilled steak juice on me when delivering our entree... I won't rush back but I'll keep Rokerij in mind for future gatherings with small groups.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "8VGcy_9Pbcn_oa0eCxSGow", "review_id": "rm5A_G3QA66k1qpYwtN8Ww", "text": "Really nice ambience, super nice. So nice that we wanted to stay and have a drink and something to nibble on in the downstairs bar. Unfortunately the server wasn't anywhere as nice as the ambience, she essentially kicked us out because we sat at table that was reserved (although there was no reserved sign) and didn't offer to help us find a seat in a full bar. So much for hospitality. They probably do have great offerings here in the food and drink category, but lots of other (nicer) places do too. So that's where we ended up going.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uCfdp7AH45qanhjzWhYZsw", "review_id": "G2WYsacrOpHtXBJRw607_A", "text": "One word for Rokerij- LOVE! \n\nI have only ever been to the bar because it is so wonderful that I see no reason to go beyond it. Great strong drinks for a reasonable price, amazing appetizers don't miss the roasted garlic plate and the charcuterie platter) and the ambience can't be beat. I can't think of a better way to spend a winter evening then being posted up in the club chairs around the fire there with a vodka and soda in hand and a garlic plate on the hearth. We need more places like the Rokerij in Phoenix!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3VgHutPPmF3TbWwIzlSNCA", "review_id": "NkdN7JpQtRaSzl6KHV13JQ", "text": "I will admit right up front, I have never eaten dinner at the Rokerij.  I have, however had happy hour there about a dozen times, and that experience deserves a consistent five stars. They have recently modified the specifics of happy hour for the better, currently it is $5 small plates, house wines and well drinks from 4-6 PM and 11- Close every night.  All of the small plates are top notch food.  I personally recommend the soft tacos with Adovada, Brie and Tenderloin Toasts, or Bacon Wrapped Scallops.  However, there are about 12 other options and all of the ones I have tried have been excellent. Steven is the regular bartender and is extremely courteous.  The music is also a highlight, it is played off an old mac laptop, and features a mix of classics and cutting edge indie rock.  I love the downtstairs bar, great atmosphere for what little winter Phoenix has to offer.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_6NI9_kujXCUEiwrnDI53g", "review_id": "kF-fhh6B4TvWPpxyEj3oVw", "text": "Ok...I went back after great anticipation. \n\nI still love this place. I had the same wine as last time and I still cannot remember the name of it, but man, it is good (maybe the reason I can't remember the name is because I had too much of it). I went again for happy hour on a Friday, it is dangerous that this place is so close to my work. This time we had to sit at the bar upstairs because the one downstairs was packed. I really love the open kitchen. You can watch them prepare all of your food right there in front of you. Our bartender was awesome, joked around with us, talked wine with my friend who worked at vineyard for years, and gave us some great recommendations for Riojas that he thought we would enjoy. I love service like this, that is why I will keep coming back, people who genuinely like their guests and enjoy their jobs. The awesome food at $5 a plate doesn't hurt either:)", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jopndPrv-H5KW2CfScnw9A", "review_id": "Gs4vi41cKNiyVj4AoMLQMw", "text": "I stopped by for happy hour on my birthday we went to the bar downstairs and it was really dark it kind of reminded me of a dungeon. Happy hour here is amazing! We ordered crab tostadas, onion rings, mushroom brie bruschetta, and steak tacos. Everything was delicious you definitely get your moneys worth here! The only thing I didn't like is that they didn't have a martini menu and the bartenders didn't know how to make any of the drinks I wanted except for bacardi and diet . I loved the atmosphere it was upscale yet down to earth and the food was amazing. Where else can you get bacon wrapped shrimp for $5?", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FGZkbk4G9lUfBrT4BlsyGg", "review_id": "MWU-5V--0fqlwSSsq1mNWw", "text": "I'm only going to review the Bar in the basement. It reminds me of a place I know in Boston and has the same charm and class. \nI recommend the happy hour during the week, excellent price for appetizers. \nDinner is dinner upstairs, food is excellent- price is not.....", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EKwGhgLrM18ErVKKeYE2UA", "review_id": "2b17oYvUXO6xOeX_GrNw4Q", "text": "Great place for Happy Hour! The downstairs bar is very dim and the ambiance with the copper bar and fireplace is so cozy. It gets a little warm if you are sitting at the bar across from the fireplace, but this is also probably the brightest spot in the room so you can actually read the menu.  :p \n\nI had the house Chardonnay and bf had the house cab for $5. We tried the tenderloin toasts, beef skewers, carne tacos, and bacon wrapped scallops and they were all good. I enjoyed a couple of the dipping sauces that came with the scallops and skewers (the same 4 sauces came with both) and the 5 different toppings on the small tacos. \n\nWe were stuffed when we left. We will definitely be back.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GnZWh25MyJD1d5FMKl3QmA", "review_id": "48UZVFzioZ5FgyKXfwK88w", "text": "Great business lunch place!\nAtmosphere is as described in other reviews - cozy upscale - and the coziness is just right for a business lunch. The booths have plenty of space for laying out notes, etc., without being cramped.  The sound level is perfect - easy to hear your companions (unlike Richardson's), yet muted enough that people at the next table don't hear everything. Also, it's sophisticated enough to avoid the \"date\" atmosphere so dreaded in a business lunch locale.  Tasty choices for all palates, though vegetarian selections are pretty much limited to some salads.\nI've tried to hit the happy hour a few times but the happy hour prices are limited to those seated at the hard-to-get bar seats.  If you are not there early, don't plan on the happy hour deals.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xMl2HNZXgvzUFbX3ptonXg", "review_id": "Lf0BRSPP-bMNFei3w-XKhg", "text": "I've been here over a dozen times. There are good things and not-so-good things about this place.\n\nThe good: the atmosphere downstairs. This is exactly what a great cozy martini/wine bar should feel like - the dented copper bar, the iPod music, the big TV with sports that is somewhat incongruous but at the same time fits so well. The fireplace.\n\nThe service rocks, most of the time. I think I've had a few sullen servers at times - and some that aren't so knowledgeable about the menu - but for the most part, the bartenders rock.\n\nThe apps are why you should come here, especially during happy hour. Almost every one of them is phenomenal. The crab on the tostadas is my favorite, followed by the tenderloin toasts. The scallops are great, also.\n\nThe bad: The actual meals. I shouldn't say *bad*, but I've always been less than impressed by my meals here. I had a fish with mango salsa dish once that was borderline terrible. The Osso Buco is meh, and the steaks are good but not great.\n\nThe prices. Bring your best plastic cuz yer gonna drop at least a bill for two people - probably more like two bills. Martinis and glasses of wine run 12-14, and meals are 25-30ish. All the prices really seem amped up a notch compared to the actual quality of the food/drink you're getting; I suppose you pay for the atmosphere.\n\nConclusion - come here for happy hour drinks and appetizers. Skip coming here for a meal, and head down the street to the Barrio. If you're gonna spend a fortune, might as well enjoy it.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "o33IBagNFxdJhIrRTl691Q", "review_id": "H_C6zLGZl0R6pH9Z0Dz3Tg", "text": "Oh if only the girlfriend ate meat, this would be the place for us.  As such her review is two star, and mine is five, and never the twain shall meat.  I mean meet.\n\nThis place has an old school charm and feel.  Dimly lit, fireplace, cozy, and tons of tasty meat.  I had a spicy pork roast and glass of malbac that I can confidently claim was my favorite meal of the week in PHX.\n\nIts not cheap, but its certainly not a bad value either.  This is a classy place that I wish I could use for special occasions - if only they did a little more chicken.  Nobody's perfect, but for me, this place is as close as it gets.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EKwGhgLrM18ErVKKeYE2UA", "review_id": "V4JEvZhA0iHg3PMV8hNjqg", "text": "Happy Hour now starts an hour earlier from 3-6 pm. \n\nDon't try the stuffed mushrooms, they were really salty. They have a pretty good creme brulee too. \n\nStill love the food and the atmosphere of the downstairs bar. \n\nWhen we walked out I noticed that they have a dinner special for 2 written on the chalk board just before you walk into the restaurant. You each get to choose a cut of beef (I think there were about 4-5 to chose from), a salad, and a side (about 4-5 to choose from also) for $36. Sounds like a great deal. We'll have to come back and try it out.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "ZXXNfqQfydJFLAqBtzwM-Q", "review_id": "fXf79m45cSCmL3v48oC93g", "text": "Love this spot. Could be the fact that I live around the corner or could be the spot on food. They have 2 happy hours with $5 dollar apps that are enough to keep you full. I always sit downstairs. I call it my \"dungeon\". Pretty tricky to get up the stairs after a few cocktails, hence the indoor elevator for the tipsy patron. I always order the tenderloin skewers and bacon wrapped sea scallops. I take dates here and they all love it. We sit by the fire and it's low key. Great place to just sit and be relaxed. If you go early, hard to find a seat (place is very small) and the service is slow sometimes.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "x4eIi_YiwKj1pzcspeLt-Q", "review_id": "h68H1Om0usGqNiglSsl6EQ", "text": "This is a favorite GEM of ours in the middle of north central phoenis.  We ALWAYS take the stairs down to hide out in the basement with the BEST bartender in the world - STEVE (aka Jared) we love you. \n\nThe scallops are my favorite, as are the brussel sprouts, the BEEF, and the desserts.  The vodka and soda gives you a shot of vodka in a glass with ice and you pour the soda...watch out! :-)\n\nI DO recommend it, and don't worry about the crowds...just call ahead and reserve a table in the basement and you'll enjoy your relaxing evening.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 7, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "myXq7PFXkD_yfXT580SXMw", "review_id": "2h0J8XvdNap9QDDfuIC0kg", "text": "Sadly, I am forced to agree with Leslie M who wrote on 4/10. This was one of my favorite places to visit, to introduce newcomers to, treat family and friends, and for a time I'd visit once every two months or so. My previous three visits have not gone so well; I'll relate my latest visit which took place just over a week ago. A friend attempted to make reservations for two on a Thursday. He was told that due to a policy change by  Richardson, a reservation for two on a Thursday could no longer be taken, as there was disappointment that their business for tables of 4 or more were suffering. Okay, I can understand, business decisions have to be made, but cut your nose off to spite your face? However, the woman that answered the phone let us know there should be no problem getting a table. I was seated shortly before my friend arrived so I had a chance to look over the menu. To my surprise, some changes have been made. First, a salad choice (and they're all very typically very yummy), anyway, a choice is no longer offered. Instead, the house salad is offered at $4 with the entree purchase. Next, a statement is now printed across the top of the menu letting the patron know \"you order it, you bought it\"...is this REALLY necessary? While the server and busboy were friendly and helpful (my water glass was never empty), my $4 house salad arrived about 90 seconds before our entrees did. Oh, the accompanying bread was hard as stone and arrived with my salad, while an attentive server should have brought it along just after our drinks were served, as my dinner partner hadn't ordered a salad. Oh, my friend, he's typically a big fan of the Steak Rokerij, and absolutely loves the crab/hollandaise sauce mixture. As normal, he asked for more sauce. On this visit, we found $10 added to the check for that request. We found that unusual for Rokerij. Things have certainly changed. I was willing to overlook these changes, after all, the economy is poor these days. I excused myself to use the men's room. After all, we did have Chimay (Rokerij has never had a wide beer selection). I found the towel basket to be so PACKED with paper-towels, I couldn't get one out of the basket, which is on a vanity so small, when you turn the water on, the towels become soaked. This explains the stained, linen towel basket liner...the stains were grays and greens. Overall, I feel that these things add up to failing to pay attention to detail. It's a shame really. I really hope the best for Richardson and hope Rokerij can return to it's former self.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "LB7HoDg61yWP2CjrueeJUQ", "review_id": "SWPfKOtSaswJSJU5DWveOg", "text": "Ok, I've been a big Richardson's fan since back in the day and love the Rokerij as well. I've been going there since literally before it opened (the dry run) and have always had good food and service that ranges from acceptable to great with one notable exception. On that occasion I called and complained just to make the manger aware and she made it right and made it impossible to complain any further. This is an insider place that I tell and take out of town business guests to as well. Although I liked it more before the remodel when it was a bit more formal and different from Richardson's. Now the menus are much more similar but Rokerij has tapas items, I think they call small plates almost all of which are awesome, especially the Brie Toasts with Steak. I remember when they first changed the menu we went in and someone said, \"Wait a minute, this is the same as the damn Richardson's menu\", we looked at each other and said, \"Sweet\" and enjoyed our meals anyway. My cork-dork friends like the wine list and I like the cocktails. The atmosphere is nice but casual, dark wood, big booths, fireplace and etc. they have a decent bar downstairs (and one upstairs as well) where you can also eat if you want to sit in a line at the bar (also three booths and another fireplace with couch and club chairs) but it makes me a bit claustrophobic to be locked in there. Parking is easy with the new lot they added and the place is busy most nights of the week so if you are going with a group call ahead.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "25QJFdXmXGSvRhU8m33_Iw", "review_id": "1-4AikHOSLOPvOpgCxvVPQ", "text": "My favorite restaurante in Phoenix. I live in Ahwatukee, so it's a drive but its worth it. Great place to take out of town friends and dont miss the downstairs bar. We need more places like this in town, particularly in the East Valley which has nothing but chains.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "t-27_YZKsk9tMbAiwQKCwQ", "review_id": "7bpeODObfN6MLVj5E0QwpA", "text": "I've heard about this place for years and finally made my way down the stairs!  We were deciding to go out, somewhere between Arcadia and Union Hills.  Many names came to mind like Richardson's ( so sad to hear of the fire!) , Dick's Hideaway, Bomberos, but we decided on the Rokerij.  \n\nThe staff is friendly, attentive and on it!  There are only 3 tables for dining downstairs and there was a wait, which is fine.  We noshed on the stuffed  mushrooms and bacon wrapped shrimp while lounging on the sofa near the fireplace.  They had ESPN on and the Tour recaps were looping, music playing at a nice level and it wasn't crowded at all.  We had a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, perfect with the apps.\n\nGreat experience overall - I will return!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fzkO1lGkx8MHhT8S4Rbg3w", "review_id": "qJ1UXMPJvYIIcnFnrc0d8g", "text": "I love non-chain restaurants to begin with, and this place exemplifies the attention to detail and wholly pulled-together ambiance that a great one-off place could be. I went with my Dad, who was in town for the day. Bonus points for having a few plasmas playing the ballgame, but not too many. Classy and understated all the way. New Mexico themed fare, whatever that is. It is basically a seafood/steakhouse with a bit of extra spicy kick to everything. I went with the Pasta and Grill, which consisted of a small medallion of steak, some chicken (with the added kick) and swordfish with a spicy chutney over the top. Served over beans and rice, with half the plate offering up some pretty damned tasty penne. Went great with a glass of wine, and not too much damage on the wallet. We got out of there for $60 plus a tip. One of my new favorites. Interesting note; my Dad said if I didn't pull him in here, he would have \"driven right by the place and not even knew it was there\". On the way out, a busboy stopped my Dad and asked \"do I know you from somewhere?\" My Dad said he was the guy from the KYOT voice overs, and gave his best \"Kay-why-oooooh-teeeeee\". Nice.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WaOMffVE4v1QpKor91Ap9w", "review_id": "yzaEi1f1WyMqk9SaWAP1NQ", "text": "I came here for a business lunch, a group of four and ate upstairs.  Great atmosphere, I loved the fact that in the dead heat of the AZ summer you can step inside and it feels really nice to have the fireplace going and nice and cool with no windows.  The food was ok, it seemed grossly overpriced for what you get, although the portions are quite large.  I got the blue corn smoked turkey enchiladas Xmas style, and their red chile is completely heads and shoulders above their green (although I am spoiled for green chile as I am in NM 10-15 times a year).  The pork adobada looked really good, and the beef tenderloin with crab hollandaise got rave reviews (the last diner ordered a salad, so no credit either way).  Service was good, and I would definitely come back to try the small plates that were listed during happy hour and check out the downstairs lounge, but can't recommend the entrees for the price", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "V8avOvI2D_TpysvVVymv4A", "text": "This place WAS it, but it seemed to have lost it's special touch.\n\n(cellar review)\nI ordered the quesadilla-- big mistake, not good.  boooo.  It was micro sized and mega priced.  $16 for a steak quesadilla that seriously did not taste good.  Very disappointing.  \n\nOne thing that is never disappointing are the drinks-- always very special and made well.  \n\nHow do people sit by the fire in the cellar when it is 110* outside?", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Lp_Ykqfbv5Q-oyGYlMGJRg", "review_id": "jMA4_8flk7pfSet3DuUPRQ", "text": "Went here last night to grab drinks with a friend and had a blast.  The place was pretty empty in the downstairs bar so the bartender was at our service.  I didn't catch his name, but he has a shaved head and makes the best drinks!  The gin gimlet was perfect, not too strong or too sweet.  The dirty Stoli martini was even better....oh how I love a good martini!  Then he took the reigns with our drinks after that.  My friend had a chocolate martini and then something that tasted like a raspberry creamsicle.  Both were sweet but delicious!  And I had a blueberry lemondrop and an appletini.  Don't judge me on the appletini!  I just wanted a green drink!  They were all good and we were in reverse happy hour so we got the tenderloin skewers and bacon wrapped scallops for $5 a plate.  They were huge bites for only $5 a piece and I loved the sauces that came with it.  I'm coming back for sure, but only if the bartender is there!  I love the drinks!  Put anything in a martini glass and I'm there!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sALB8-F04S9VcZMF_GkGUA", "review_id": "5_8TY2-G9rXmMY2_Dq6Bow", "text": "I may have found a new fav with good New Mexican food..but with a bit of flair.. and a bit of class.... Its a cool, bit of a homey feel with flair... and a country home feel.. LOVE the bar downstairs... \nSmall plates is a big thing in DC, where I lived for a bit, so I am always excited when I see it on a menu anywhere here... and done right.. Not just some hummus or dip tossed on a plate and one calls it a 'tapas':-) I didnt have any of the small plates tonight... I was full truly from the pre dinner events.. BUT had to have the pork enchiladas.. and everyone else had the adovada... Mine was awesome, but I had order envy, bc I tasted theirs and it was a firey delight... wanted it and couldnt steal and get away with it... not in this crowd, at least. The waiter was pleasant.. He didnt really know how to pair the wine with the carne adovada... but suggested a couple and brought samples.. cool beans.. Euro style, as it should be done before you buy a bottle. Be warned...the chile is HOT... and if you order..it is yours... warning on menu.. Score one for this restaurant... I love it..", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jQcGFSO18cicLzCtjhvGBA", "review_id": "0_lIYtyHGe3kZwfkGxNnOQ", "text": "We visited rokerij Sunday in their downstairs bar. We always love going in for their happy hour! Great small plates for $5 each between 3pm and 6pm. \nWe learned that they have half off bottles of wine sun, mon, and tues! \nThe food and service is always great.\nHowever, we were sad to hear that they are not doing the reverse happy hour late night that we frequent to often. Where are we going to go now? Anyone have suggestions for a new late night happy hour with great food?", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ylF82_BakZ0aGYC-c0l9DA", "review_id": "akrZGDx7yUNEOavWtZnkhg", "text": "I've lived here for 6 years and FINALLY made it to the Rokerij.  I have to say I was intimidated because I had no idea how to pronounce it.  How would I tell people about it without looking the fool?  Well, it's pronounced Rowkurree (long O, long E and silent J at the end).  Now there's no excuse for you not to try it.\n\nDefinitely go downstairs and hang out in the basement.  Very loungy and killer peeps to chat with.  Food is just amazing.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ATxbUTytzwQw7Ogu2SHGvA", "review_id": "9VmoiOu56BhDBUOMiObFNg", "text": "As loyal Richardsons fans, we went to the Rokerij for the first time when we found out it served a full Richardsons menu, YAY! \nFirst the good: the cellar bar is fabulous, love the ambience, the bartender and the fireplace. will definitely go back there.\n\nthe not so good: we had a reservation for table at 8pm, got sat down at 8:20-that is ok, and understandable considering the great food. our bartender offered us dinner in the cellar bar but we wanted to the whole rokerij experience so we waited for our table. we sat, and sat and sat, when our waitress did stop by, we told her how happy we were to be there and what huge fans of richardsons we are. We ordered, and waited and waited. Our waitress had another table that she was far more interested in than us and our service was subpar, a disppointment considering how excited we were to be there. The food was good but not the quality of Richardsons, something different. We paid our bill and quietly left, unacknowledged. \n\nWe will return to the cellar bar for drinks and to Dicks hideaway for dinner and continue to anxiously await the reopening of our beloved Richardsons.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "G_6pOq1gA4jyJ3j8mjOyJw", "review_id": "q-3mZNK7iI1JJoT4PkmM7g", "text": "A place with tons of character amidst the jungle of strip malls.\n\nIf you have not ventured to the Rokerij, it is time to do so quickly. I highly recommend going there for happy hour in the wine cellar like bar. Caution: be careful when you are trotting down the stairs, they are steep. Totally worth the risk though.\n\nOnce downstairs you are immediately greeted by the lovely fireplace as well as the lovely music and delightful smell that fills the air. During happy hour, all small plates are $5, which gives you the perfect opportunity to eat your way through various dishes.\n\nThe drinks are also lovely, and the wine list is superb. I highly recommend the brie toasts and  chile relleno. All dishes are full of flavor with a nice little kick to awaken the senses. Aside from happy hour, the brunch menu coupled with mimosas or bloody marys is the perfect hangover cure.\n\nAmbiance: A\nService: A\nPrice: B+\nFood: A+", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "c2fGoYkOIcU-7hIimRu_VA", "review_id": "LLimGomNluBy3v32klUj8Q", "text": "This is a friendly bustling neighborhood-type place which I love.  The three stars only are for having fish on the menu that isn't up to the standards of their beef dishes and apps. Sea bass smothered in a sweet and sour sauce with chiles, not very fresh and overcooked --uggh.  However, I did croon over my neighbor's beef dish. The crab mini-tosadas are really good. And the vegetable side dishes-all of them, including brocolini, brussel sprouts, potato in a pot, and asparagus--are commendable.  Great atmosphere!! Have fun.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "EBHKzBEXLCEe73h6bqHEzQ", "text": "This is an unbelievable place. Supremely unique, surprisingly high quality, and has the most amazing atmosphere of any restaurant in the area. \n\nThe grotto bar downstairs, which you access through the stone encased stairwell, is the ultimate downstairs bar in Arizona. From the stamped copper bar top, to the fireplaces, and the dark sexy booths in back, it's the perfect place to rendezvous. Upstairs, you'll find an upscale version of what Richardson's was before it burned. Hardwood floors, adobe circular booths, wine cellar walls, another bar, and a beautiful fire make it a very intriguging dining room. They are users of Pandora Radio, so they have all sorts of variety playing over the airwaves. \n\nThe food is fantastic. Some of the highlights are the Rokerij Benedict, an english muffin topped with tenderloin, crab, egg, and jalapeno hollandaise. Try the Surf & Turf if you are truly hungry which is a couple of bacon wrapped shrimp, a crab enchilada, and a tenderloin. Both dishes are incredible, but perhaps not as much as some of the small plates you'll find, like the tenderloin toasts, topped with double creme brie, or the ubiquitous roasted garlic plate. Currently, they are also serving Richardson's menu, and in addition to the dozen or so specials on the chalk board nightly, one could dine here every day for a month and never have a duplicate meal. \n\nRokerij is a true neighborhood hangout with unique food, friendly people, and an atmosphere you cannot find elsewhere.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fH9OSIlijo9Obp8ZDq8rBg", "review_id": "35vznskMz4K1Sh4T25x5ww", "text": "My fav restaurant in Arizona!\n\nEverything just works!\n\nDo yourself a favor, call a few days in advance and reserve a table in the cellar. Dark, sexy and the perfect setting for a date. The bartender Steve is by far the best there is.\n\nTry to arrive for happy hour and order the small plates. You wont want a meal after you eat them. $5 each during happy hour or $9 each during peak times. Also to get the deal, you have to be seated AT the bar and not at any of the surrounding tables. Kind of lame but whatever.\n\nMy dad is a big steak guy who lives in NY and gets only the best. The Rokerij's steaks rival some of Manhattan's top joints like Sparks!\n\nBeer selection is solid, although they could use a few more draft selections and the wine list is good.\n\nAgain--don't even bother dining upstairs. Enjoy the dark cellar, dimly lit by the fireplace, with The Cure, Coldplay and other great bands rotating on the cd player.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "z3Xplcl7rsnRlKjJtNchbw", "review_id": "Xzi22Z3gyYLgagos5bmNeA", "text": "So the funny thing about good restaurants is that you almost don't want to tell anyone about them and make it so you have to wait to get in.  That is how I pretty much feel about Rokerij.  I made the mistake of telling my soon to be ex husband about it (prior D day) and now I have to worry about him showing up with HIS gf and I am there with.... someone.  Sooo.. that being said, I really like this restaurant.  Can I tell you tho that I ONLY go downstairs to eat.  Waaay cooler.  Stairs are a little tricky down... kinda thinkin that they are not up to code and an accident waiting to happen...maybe I could get a free meal?  Hmm.. ok, back to the restaurant.  The downstairs bar is a funky copper and there are 2 seats in front of the big fireplace (I never get the chance to sit there darn it) and all the seating in the restaurant (upstairs and down)is booth.  Love that.  Much more cozy.   Their wine selection is pretty good.  I pretty much have the Klinker Brick red all the time.  My fave dish there is their cornflake crusted halibut w/ salsa.  Deelish!  And their corn side is amazing.. roasted corn and the main man and I were stabbing each other over it.  He always has the mashed potatoes as a side and they come in this little kettle that is super hot. Just warnin you.  I am not much of a potato person but he says that they are good so I will have to take his word.  I even like their house salad.. has chunks of bleu cheese and if I remember right, cranberries.  Btw, Rokerij, you used to have spiced pecans in the salad too but they are gone.  I have a very sad face right now .  \nSooo.. that's what I think.. the Rokerij is  a great date place (but only plan on bringing someone you are really into otherwise later when you break up you may have an embarrassing encounter there) and perfect for the holidays!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jOs47GO0b7iPsbYZe-lLSQ", "review_id": "5qbfJrtaqRwH8ZaewBWqqA", "text": "Definitely a cool spot, with a great downstairs bar. The decor upstairs is unique too. Serving Richardson's menu in the meantime, but something is missing when compared to Richardson's. I can't put my finger on it, but I don't get the same feeling. Worth visiting for sure.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "PoQOIZc2q5nud7uVz_jdjw", "review_id": "g924N5PTkPLLGWejsFPd3A", "text": "It has come to my attention that I have not reviewed Rokerij. Clearly this is a travesty of justice so I'm here to make things right in the world. I've been to Rokerij twice now and both times left fat and happy. and buzzed. \n\nI dined at Rokerij on Sunday evening; it was a \"Saves the Day\" moment because the first choice restaurant fell through and Dottsy was starving and reaching for my throat. We booked it to Rokerij and sat at the sexy copper bar, ready to partake in some small plate action. As everyone has mentioned, the happy hour deals are for the bar only, between 4-6PM. They are running a new wine promotion too: Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, all bottles are 50% off. Yay! I ordered all the seafood plates: mushrooms stuffed with crab, ceviche, ahi tuna w/ wasabi, and crab tostadas. With the Long Boat Sauvignon Blanc in hand I was in heaven. \n\nI like that the bar is dark and cozy, though I noticed a light was actually out above me, making it near impossible to see my menu. The Happy Hour deal rocks, but it does make me sad not to be able to sit in those comfy leather chairs by the fire sipping wine and stuffing my face on ultra-cheap eats. \n\nRokerij is a solid performer, and probably deserves that 5th star, but I'm holding off until I finally dine in the main restaurant and enjoy one of their delicious sounding entrees.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "udhp12rP5oV0uRcVUTcfZA", "review_id": "ghOXaABi22FknIFuDYt90A", "text": "Ate here again for my birthday last week.   Just can't get away from the food.   The fish is very fresh, and cooked just right.   If available, find one of the 4 tables downstairs in the small bar.  There is no doubt this is the place to wind down from a busy week.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ujrELiOXC1GRdF1DHU9Cow", "review_id": "U9K1_Ec4hkPETK-Nhkp5fQ", "text": "Excellent happy hour.\n\nI had the Beef tenderloin skewers,  Blue crab toastados and the shrimp scampi with rice. Cannot beat the five dollar places. I left full and enjoyed the flavors. Definitely a high quality place that separates it'self from the boring chain restaurants.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 15, "useful": 16, "cool": 15}, "user_id": "y9IKf7VckFc-fesWuDwgxg", "review_id": "MzEZJPG6exjg2mC5nBxkRg", "text": "This place is sexy...... woh.\nThis is a review of the downstairs loungey sexy area, not the regular dining area. Is there a regular dining area? huh... don't remember seeing it.\n\nAnyway, the \"small plates\" menu is divine like jesus. I'm not kidding. The Beef Tenderloin Toasts were as much of a religious experience as I'll allow myself to have. The Ahi Tuna with wasabi salsa *blush* caused me to mush mouth the words \"ohhhh muhhh gawww\" while I was still chewing my food. I don't do that. Ever. It's just nasty. The Blue Crab Tostadas were light and refreshing, the perfect compliment to the rich tenderloin. The wine... let's just say I like me some wine. \n\nThe only complaint I have is that the bartender needed a trim. Seriously... his hipster do was getting in his line of vision and anytime we needed anything I had to flash him to get his attention. Okay, not really but you get the point. \n\nIn closing: This place will make you forget what you were fighting about. Trust me on that. :)\nThe end", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 10, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "Q43j4rd_K0YEjGAb7qB8MA", "review_id": "Eb_dJQPz2I7Ewx0xJj-_Sg", "text": "Dear reader.... Before you decide if this place is great... think about what else you consider great.  When you were 17 and you took a date to Olive Garden, okay, you get a pass.  BUT, if you ever ever ever went on a date to Outback, or Red Lobster... just stop right now.  You will think this place is just amaaaaazing.  So come out, enjoy their food and on the way home jump out into traffic. (Please do that behind me, so as not to make me late to work.)\n\nOkay, that said... This place struggles from an identity crisis.  Rokerij, who are you appealing to?  The fools that think that this is a classy joint because their previous best date was to Applebees?  OR are you a really good place?  This place should not have a $12 chicken sandwich with fries on the same menu as a $43 steak.  Choose one direction and stick with it.  \n\nI called up at 6pm on a Saturday, first available reservation was for 9pm.  This is a good sign.  I take the reservation and then went for a hair cut at Urban Hair... see my other review, they rule.\n\nWe get to Rokerij at 830ish.  I walk in the door, and apologize to the staff who are clearly at a waiter station.  We must have walked in the side door.  Whoops!   No, thats the front.  Wait, what?  A friggin computer screen and some silverware, thats the front?  No no, it cant be... oh yes.  Yes, this is phoenix.  Yes, this is the front.  Okay, okay... im cool... whatever.  We will be downtstairs having a drink.\n\nThe bar downstairs is okay.  Some 50 yr old dude trying to flirt with a 20something girl.   Standard.   We have martinis.  Not bad, the bartender made it okay.  Chopin vodka.  He didnt really know what to do with the vermouth, but it was okay.  \n\nI chat with my friend, we are sitting on a couch, its pretty fun so far.  A server comes down and says, \"your table is ready\"  Cool.  We stand up.  She goes over and starts talking to the 50yr old male cougar and his little cub.  We wait.... finally i walk over to her.  AH HEM... should we just go upstairs?  She turns  \"yep, i said it was ready.\"  Oooooh no.  You had better walk my ass right up to my table.  Nope, i can already tell the service is going to be abysmal.  \n\nWe walk upstairs.  We wait there for almost 5 min.  Then i grab a bus boy and in broken espanol, i ask him... neccecitamos una mesa... ya dig?  He starts wiping down a table.  I ask my date... why the hell do we have reservations again?  Then as we are being seated, a hostess girl says, \"oh your table is over here\"  WELLL princess, thanks so much for telling me that 10 min ago....  and we sit. \n\nThe waitress comes over and says \"what can i get ya?\"  Excuse me Maude... what is this a diner?  Can i get a slice a pie and a glass of manners?  I ask her what her name is... i then introduce myself and start to read some of the specials off of the wall.  She gets the hint.  I hate my decision to come here.  We order more martinis... Vodka might make this better. \n\nWe order some specials... i get meat, lots of it.  The food is very good, though pricey.  Im still annoyed that there is a $10 cheeseburger on the menu.  Dont get me wrong, i love a PBR and a Burger... just not what i was expecting after all of the reviews i read.  \n\nWhen the time comes to order dessert, i think to myself... seriously, lets just stop at starbucks.  We get our check.  \n\nThe bottom line.  This place has good food, but is not a fancy joint.  If people said, its a decent bar with good food, i would say: \"heck yes, 4 stars, just needs some better service.\"  But they think they are classy, and so does yelp... its not.  Frankly, It shouldnt have anything on the menu over $27.  The service is friggin dreadful.  A half drunk toddler could manage this place better.   \n\nThat is all...", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 7, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "UoBfwbXaixelZBghbJ2cSg", "review_id": "3UmRP7CN8hf9v-f2V5V-6w", "text": "Poo poo on all the naysayers. \n\nRokerij is bad ass, which is why it is always wicked crowded. The ambiance is a teeny bit cowboy, some rustic Flagstaff, some Old-world European, and ALL sexy - grotto staircase leading to dim and plush with roaring fireplaces scattered about. The menu is diverse - plenty of funk and weirdness for the more adventuresome, but some more traditional favorites for your conservative friends. All I care about is that they still make me my beloved veggie quesadillas, bursting with roasted broccolini and corn and filled with just the right amount of cheese, served on a wooden cutting board with two kinds of fresh, flavorful, and just-enough-spicy salsa. It's so good, it keeps me from trying the small plates, which sound scrumptious.\n\nI'm not sure where all the bitching and moaning about the service come from. Our last visit here was on a packed and swinging Saturday night where we had to wait an hour for a table. Our server was prompt, attentive, and competent, although some odd comments (\"What a good looking table! Are you brother and sister?\") left us scratching our heads. \n\nThe crowd is entertaining as well, although I don't think you'd find me scrounging around for a date. Lots of cougars and cougars-in-training with flashy jewelry and spray on tans. Despite this potentially stiff crowd, the place was lively and everyone seemed to be having a perfectly good time. The crowd may overlap somewhat with the 40th St/Campbell BMW- and Range Rover-driving MILF yuppie sect, but somehow it all seems a lot less pretentious here. \n\nThe word is that the neighboring DQ is going to be torn down to make room for the rebirthed Richardson's. Woo! Between Rokerij and Richardson's, this corner is going to rival 40th St & Campbell. I can't wait!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EAJjMgKIjiaVb_2Q9ROeCQ", "review_id": "sknoex0plcqGDNy9hrgVeg", "text": "This place rocks! A dark, ambivience atmosphere- perfect for a romantic dinner or a group of friends. I reserved  a table for a party of 8  for New Years Eve dinner. And they were very accommodating for us. They offer a good selection of seafood, steak and  if you are looking for smaller, try the small plates. You can get one, two or even three for a reasonable price. I had seared ah-tuna and mushroom-brie mini bruschetta toasts for my small plates and they were perfect! They also have great salads. They place is usually crowded and especially on a holiday evening even more so and noisy so if you are looking for quietness, not here! But if you are like me and enjoy the patrons as a part of the dining establishment, shouldn`t bother you! I get a kick out of people watching as well. I`m waiting for Richardson`s to come back but in the meantime will be back here for more!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "kak_42G2f_2ZdUjwQ9p0hg", "review_id": "D77-ooilhsMy28fBoq5eUQ", "text": "So many things are right on with the Roke, food, drink, ambiance (if you're into dark sexy places) and if that's not enough catch bartender Stephen downstaairs, djing off his playlist of choice and it makes for a perfect evening. Get there between 4 and 6 for amazing small plate prices and it's quite possibly a perfect night.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bbTytokpLbOkb73szbqRww", "review_id": "GUW4uwMtALN-VYFDYHvzJw", "text": "Rokerij is a great spot to get away from Phoenix.  The basement bar/lounge is really unique for Phoenix.  Steve, the bartender, left an excellent impression.\n\nIf you want food after 9:45, you'll need to go elsewhere.  I don't know why they don't stay open later.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AivhZeFM9EivrtQTc0iz_A", "review_id": "A4Ke3RM7D2AeeIdKuuJflw", "text": "Mmm... just by exiting your car in the teeny tiny parking lot you can smell the smoke of the kitchen doing its thing... like a cartoon character being led by a visual scent you follow it into the restaurant... but make sure to watch your step!\n\nThis is where I go to have a American (New Mexican) version of Tapas dining! And if you can help it, grab a bar stool down in the Basement Bar at happy hour to score the deals! I love the cozy ambiance of the entire restaurant, but going down the stairs and into a basement in Phoenix is a rare experience--and this one in particular transports you to another place and time... LOVE IT. It's very romantic and old world feeling. Sometimes I expect a pirate to come down and order a drink!\n\nI like to eat here tapas style, grabbing up the small plates off Rokerij's menu. During happy hour there's a lot of $5 deals but a lot of the un*ed options are too enticing to NOT try. The last time I went I went ALL SURF. Blue Crab Tostadas on the thinnest crisp blue corn tortilla chip I have ever had and the Bacon Wrapped Scallops. And to round out my 2-course small plate meal... I got the GCP... a side that Richardson's restaurants are known for: the infamous Green Chile Potato. \n\nIn the past, I have also had the Bacon Wrapped Shrimp... I may like this MORE than the scallops as it is not as subtle a flavor and really mingles perfectly with the bacon.\n\nIf you opt for the dining experience on the main level, they have big booth seating and a bar upstairs as well. They also have a big room in back for bigger parties! When dining in that room it feels special somehow. I love the big chalk boards that list all the daily specials... they are really Surf and Turf Specialists with SO MANY choices it's ridiculous... but in a good way! Just wait as the Waiter/Waitress attempts to rattle all of them off for you!\n\nWord of slight caution, because it's New Mexican cuisine, they do like to add heat to their sauces. And a word about sauces... they like to drench dishes in them, so if you don't like that, have them put it on the side for your discretion.\n\nAnd last, I will leave you with a story you would only get at a restaurant chain that has burning embers in its web address. I was dining with co-workers on a business lunch and one of our party was approached by the waitress with an apologetic look on her face. She told him that she was sorry but that his order fell into the fire in the oven and that she had forgot what it was (The Mahi Mahi Sandwich) and needed to get the order it again. What? Really?! Yes, really! They whipped out his meal part deux quickly after that but I still think that's pretty darn funny and not something you'd hear about just anywhere!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "YoBgKOdfpGH48LpIDSfoQQ", "review_id": "Wojo5VUEeImzCzvu2radfg", "text": "Well, we hit this place up with a guest from out of town. Richardson's is usually our stop, but you know it burned down:(....\nEverything was great, except the service. The service was sort of not with it, but she did check on us and stuff. Just sort of \"lights on nobody's home\" head in the clouds. She wasn't horrible, but not what you expect when ordering a $22 entree. I like the prices and ambiance here, even better they took reservations for our party of 4. Overall its a great way to break out of the rut. Wish they'd opena lunch place with lighter offerings downtown.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eYT3FFwuZfqp1CkTBxSI2g", "review_id": "KUThzJc1zUL4YrmYaDe4zg", "text": "Per other reviewers,,this place is difficult to find if just visiting,,not difficult in that it's in an off the wall location or intricate to get to but signage is minimal and its not surrounded by much. If you park in the back and come in through the door that says customers entrance be prepaired to think you walked in through the kitchen becasue you kind of, did.  The host kind of pointed us to our table as others mentioned,,we walked past once and had to ask where he wanted us again,,not a great start,,,BUT,,and its a good but,,the food was amazing. The amount of tastes in this place was like a culinary Crayola box. We stumbled in on 1/2 price wine night which is Sunday-Monday-Tuesday,,,yeeehah!   Nice moderate list to begin with gets downright cheap at 1/2 price, Altos Malbec and Shegesio zin nice. Wait staff took a bit to get to us but was great throughout. Starters were asavado tacos, brie, turkey relleno,,all were very good. I had the blackened pork tenerloins with apple chile sauce,,amazing,,sweet with a hint of heat but overall amazing.  Others had cheese steak, mixed fish grill, Rokerij steak and enchiladas,,all very good. The inside really is a mostly bar with great food so be prepared for some rowdy locals but this place is killer on teh food side and you can go for a 4 star meal in jeans which is what I'm always looking for,,,just a great spot that I will return to in Phoenix any day!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0LOQYfwdFetaQ-gc6h9NLA", "review_id": "pXkCsDD6nWVA1USoT42AEw", "text": "this place looks really nice.  The ambiance was great, but the food blechk!  I ordered the lamb and it was basically just fat.  My Beau ordered the schnitzel and it was salty.  Our waitress was rude, and our bill was 100!  (2 entrees a bottle of wine and 1 appetizer)  When we got home my beau was up all night throwing up.  It was horrible!  In their defense after calling several times, they reimburssed our bill.  That was the first time I've ever called and complained anywhere.  I used to be a server so I know how it is sometimes, but this was just terrible!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OksbhhgC71Ary3zNHMypeQ", "review_id": "22vTLMDFCw_ky6cIAlLFeg", "text": "Ah, the Dungeon. How I miss thee. I don't go nearly enough as I should. I blame my Old Town location. \n\nAnyways, downstairs has a dark vibe with a cozy seating area, fireplace and small bar area. The bacon-wrapped scallops are YUMMY, the tenderloin toast YUMMY YUMMY and, of course, the Malibu completes it all. \n\nWord of advice, cell phone service downstairs is pretty obscure... at least on AT&T and t-Mobile networks.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bBMKWwfCyEbeU-A1epCX4Q", "review_id": "1Qssk4Ip87S5djcUvgvP4A", "text": "Being a native New Mexican, finding good food outside of Santa Fe is difficult for me, but this is as close as it gets when it comes to a great new Mexican restaurant in AZ.\n\nThe green Chile was good the red was awesome, had the enchiladas which were awesome and also the posole was great. \n\nWait staff was nice,the place had a great vibe, I will definitely be going back many more times.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zmVi-omIYKyDz2HvDcfvIQ", "review_id": "x6QWW7-5ZRSuSw662C5cyw", "text": "Ate here while in town on business. A local friend took us and the food was delicious! Really fun atmosphere - perfect for friends catching up with one another. The service was quite slow but friendly. I would love to go back and wish we had this restaurant back home!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dwiis_5YagRG7Ol8JSH-Ig", "review_id": "VW93iAvkFff4fmKcX2-hcQ", "text": "fan-tastic!  every time o go to the rokerij, it gets better. definitely THE most solid restaurant in phoenix in my eyes. the carne adovada is THE SHIT!  hard to even order different dishes when it's this good...\n\ni prefer eating in the downstairs bar - the place is like a bunker. no at&t service so you can just turn your phone off and kick back. \n\ni can say that the jalape\u00f1o and rokerij benedicts are killer as well. great enchiladas...  i could go on and on.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cHoC_bpAfmsgdRhe04A3lw", "review_id": "-VE8pVqJhlnrgv2hU65-zw", "text": "Tapas are phenomenal here! Defintely go during happy hour (every day 4-6pm) and sit at the bar. We've gone about 4 times now. It was recommended by my friend who's local here when I first moved, and I like taking whoever visits me here. \n\nWe've only had small plates and I think I've liked all of them. My top faves are: shrimp scampi with dirty rice, blue crab tostada, beef tenderloin toasts, jumbo shrimp (or scallops) wrapped in bacon, and ahi. The ones that were ok were the ceviche, stuffed mushrooms, and sliders, probably bc I've better elsewhere.\n\nLast time we went, the guy next to me ordered 3 portions of the bacon wrapped shrimp. That's a lot of bacon! But it's that good =)", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "oCqlIxOE-NztB26gkoFsXA", "review_id": "RrDBsI7RlzknjA2By2LwPA", "text": "If you're never been to the Rokerij in North Central Phoenix, you're missing out. The tiny restaurant is housed in, literally, a cool old stone house. I hadn't been for a year or so and ventured over last weekend to visit their bar, which, it should be noted, is actually underneath the restaurant (read: basement bar; yes, I know finding a basement in Arizona is rare). The atmosphere couldn't be more charming - picture dark and cozy, a long bar, several couches, and a crackling fireplace with leather armchairs. \n\nNow to the best part - half off wine bottles on Sundays. For all of you wine lovers out there, you know that scoring a bottle for half price is a treat. To make things even better, there wasn't a bottle on the basic wine list over $50, meaning that you can buy a great bottle for less than the cost of a cheap pair of heels. Let's consider the options here - a pair of cheap shoes that will inevitably hurt and be worn twice, or a bottle of wine? Clearly the wine is the best choice. It should also be noted that the half off applies to the reserve wine list, another unusual perk of this hidden treasure.\n\nThe fabulous wine discounts are made even better by the Rokerij's $5 small plates. These are slightly larger than standard tapas, and you'll find everything from sweet and sour short ribs and bacon wrapped scallops to my favorite, king crab tostada bites. Order a few to share - you're sure to find something on their rather extensive menu of choices. \n\nThe bartenders were friendly and knowledgeable, making a few recommendations and chatting as appropriate, but not excessively. This is truly a great local hang out. I made a note to myself, upon leaving, that I needed to head back sooner rather than later. I've been thinking about it all week, so perhaps another Sunday evening Rokerij adventure is on the horizon!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vJ5LhnH4vxCwvoTt1Nqx8Q", "review_id": "bAlRpoa9604Va8E3eHilgg", "text": "Loved Richardson's and have loved Rokerij in the past. The downstairs cave bar is still a cool hangout!!!  But their food has really dropped off. I've been there twice in last 2 months with large groups and both times the apps have been disappointing as have the entrees. I think management just isn't paying attention. However, Mondays are half price wine night and with enough wine everybody is happy.  We just won't be coming back.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 13, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "y9IKf7VckFc-fesWuDwgxg", "review_id": "6iBfxpdb9ibJr-nnIkaLkw", "text": "Things I learned last night:\n\nI love unpretentious yet quality service, in a relaxed atmosphere. (she was awesome)\nI don't like drinking ice water without a straw...yeah yeah, turn your nose up. (work on that) \nYou can split a bottle of wine between 5 people. (please don't ever make me do that again)\nI have a new crush. (restaurants without windows)\n\nRokerij is fast becoming a new favorite spot of mine. I went out on a limb and ordered the NY Steak, medium rare. It was fantastic. Not a huge fan of the green chilie twice baked potato thing but that's more of a personal taste issue. We all shared the Bacon Wrapped Shrimp and Calamari as appetizers. Both delicious; the sauce served with the Calamari tastes distinctively like Pei-Wei's sweet and sour, though that's not a bad thing. Desert was \"Death by Chocolate\". I had one bite. One bite was enough. Heavy and rich like fudge...not my thing.\n\nAll in all a great dining experience. I will be back. Many....many times. They also happen to serve the full Richardson's menu, just the way I remember it. That made the whole table happy although the following is what seals the deal for me:\n\n* Sorry we do not provide high chairs or booster seats *\n\nyes, it's love.... without the constant arguing :)", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d66FhQQZzFDKxklh6t63RA", "review_id": "WykdSsX2bm6RoeTW9gav-A", "text": "My wife and I stumbled into this place one afternoon looking for a quick bite.  We were just driving by and it was the first place we saw.  We were delighted with our experience there.\n\nFirst of all, what a terrific atmosphere!  Big copper bar, candlelit, very dark and romantic.  Just lovely.\n\nThe hostess informed us they had a small plate happy hour special and that suited us just fine.  All appetizers were $5.  We ordered 4 items.   \n\nThe plates themselves were huge and we could barely finish what we ordered.  They were also each very delicious and the presentation was outstanding.  \n\nOur tab for drinks, more food than we could handle and a big tip for our very nice server was $38.  Happy hour indeed!\n\nWe will definitely be going back for dinner.  It seems like the ideal location for a romantic evening.  The servers were attentive and friendly.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "osTJkim9SGhRBRZ09_hMew", "review_id": "WIhBLFREMf29ddQ7g0Mdcg", "text": "I have always been a fan of all three of Riachardson's restaurants Rokerij, Dick's Hideaway and Richardson's Cuisine.\n\nI was sad to hear that Richardson's Cuisine burnt down, so I started going to the Rokerij more and I still love it!\n\nIf you love good high alcohol beer on tap, they are one of the few restaurants who carry Chimay on tap!  \n\nAlways a great place to be even when it is busy and have to wait for a seat, we were there when the Suns swept the Spurs a couple weeks ago and the bartenders are very attentive despite being busy.  \n\nI wish I lived in the neighborhood behind the Rokerij I would be there every night!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZK_WcbPcxO7ZgHAbIoqFpw", "review_id": "15D21nc2u2guu4ZXqpgvwQ", "text": "My friend and great dinner companion visited Rokerij and was I in for an unexpected wonderful night of food.  I heard about this place but never really believed the food was this delicious.  We ordered  and shared best of two worlds: the porterhouse steak with mashed potatoes and roasted eggplant and the swordfish with the green chile sweet potato and broccolini.  With Sunday night's half off bottle of wine, this is a great Sunday dinner place.  Rokerij, you will forever be in my heart as one of the best dinner restaurants in central phoenix.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bPqgDPOwjI7UgPMI319ArA", "review_id": "VxxFkYGte7aavklpwRv7yg", "text": "I have been coming to Phoenix for the last 6 years for work and how I missed this place I will never know.  Went to dinner with a girlfriend last night and the food was amazing!  Very crowded but we found spaces at the bar.  Service was fantastic and the atmosphere was awesome.  I will definately spend more time at this place.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "y8OdqusOC9dagcKJUS3Zpw", "review_id": "JXbv1rZJgUtEctIrTR1v4Q", "text": "We asked our concierge to recommend a place we could go that had pretty good food, didn't have to get too dressed up but still had an interesting atmosphere. She suggested Rokerij and I wasn't sure, but we figured we'd give it a try. \n\nDriving along the long strip of road with little businesses surrounding the restaurant, I was a little nervous pulling into the parking lot - it looked like a stuffy log cabin, BUT there was some hope - the parking lot was pretty full. \n\nWe walked in and the place had character! Menu items were written in chalk along the walls and it seemed like a comfy cabin-like, but kind of hip at the same time restaurant. We were told there was some seating downstairs. Downstairs? Who knew? It was great! We had a corner booth (plush, high back) facing the bar and the bar set up was great! All the liquor was neatly laid out, clean and they seemed to have everything. And they had a couple of tv screens and a fireplace (although not exactly needed in Phoenix) on this floor. \n\nTHE FOOD WAS FAB! AND the prices, were NOT even as high as what you find in L.A. at all for what you get! \n\nHubby got the PRIME RIB with broccolini and mashed potatoes. What came out was a BEAST ON A PLATE. HUGE serving of meat prepared how ordered - medium rare. Mashed potatoes in its own little crockpot - STEAMING goodness. All that for $29! That's a pretty darn good deal for the amount of meat and with sides. \n\nI got the Rokerij Steak which was topped with crab (THE REAL STUFF) and jalapeno hollandaise (couldn't taste the jalapeno though). I ordered the grilled beets and GCP (green chile potato) as my sides. The GCP was unique but wasn't for my tastebuds. Beets were great and again, just a hearty portion for $36 - they didn't scrimp on the crab. \n\nWe also got appetizers - bacon wrapped scallops and a turkey chile relleno. Scallops were FAT, cooked well and flavorful (of course it helps with the bacon). Chile relleno with turkey? Um AMAZING. I have NEVER had turkey that moist before and so cheesy and it was laid across four different sauces - hollandaise to a tomatillo like sauce. \n\nOur bartender/waiter was so nice and attentive and he was just great. \n\nWe will DEFINITELY go back again as there are a TON of unique and interesting menu items. And NEXT TIME I AM BRINGING my camera!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zPiEroQrxxyBrHSUAcymBg", "review_id": "CMNxymspmnOcH8AvDVhYRw", "text": "After having moved back to Phoenix 2 months ago, I stumbled into this happy hour spot because I read somewhere that it has free wi-fi. Lucky for me, I think this may soon become my favorite happy hour place in Phoenix. The cellar was really intimate and cozy. I actually have no idea what the upstairs restaurant looks like. There was a confusing fireplace downstairs which is perplexing when you come in from the 100+ degree heat. It definitely made the ambiance more intimate and I don't even remember feeling the heat inside.\n\nThe menu was really awesome, and I had a lot of trouble deciding which happy hour appetizer to choose. I decided on two which ended up being more than too much food. The ceviche was all white fish, and sweeter than I typically like, but it was definitely fresh. The steak tartare was also very fresh. I only wish the bread was sliced a bit thinner. The beer selection was not too bad at all. They have Chimay on tap, and Hoeegarden in the bottle which is all I need. For the amount of food I ate, and the beers I drank, the price was really affordable as well.\n\nI also really enjoyed the prompt, and friendly service. I will be visiting this place pretty often, and hopefully with one or two friends. The cellar is not really friendly for large groups.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wj0r9VOpoIyRpaa6y5XGmA", "review_id": "jVf0XGX_kJGGyC84hDiXWQ", "text": "Would give 3.5 if I could.  Loved the food at Ricardson's, so I was excited about Rokerji.  The placed looked just like Richardson's.  Some of us ordered off the Rokerji menu and some of the Richardons.  Not as good as I've had in the past and it is expensive.  Service was unfriendly.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AuQ28IMcqAloDmlFI7CKoA", "review_id": "3vULsgu2eUQpw4fLUcgfkQ", "text": "Could have sworn we wrote a review for the Rokerij a long time ago...\n\nThis is one of our favorites and a place we have been back to many times.   Have met lots of friends here and they end up loving it and bring other friends.  \n\nOur favorite thing to do is go for happy hour and smaple a bunch of the apps.  Have had a full dinner a few times and have comepletly enjoyed every meal.  I don't think we have had better seafood anywhere else in PHX.  Still want to try the monstrous ribeye they offer.\n\nWe usually head down into the cellar( where we promptly lose cell phone service..if you are expecting a call, good luck!).  Upstairs is very nice, but the real people watching is downstairs. Downstairs gets VERY busy.\n\nThe only thing we have not done yet at the Rokerij is the late night happy hour....maybe this week!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0LuN0DGTCkzpjAD3NyNN8w", "review_id": "f5EAD7AuglWUSV_iBVgKng", "text": "I finally made it out to the Rokerij's infamous happy hour and it didn't disappoint. My girlfriend and I had a couple of the small plates, the mushroom toast and stuffed mushrooms (both amazing! but I REALLY loved the mushroom toast) and some wine. The inside is really unique to Arizona and completely relaxing. Our server Eric was super nice and chatted with us a lot about the restaurant and the menu. \n\nWe will definitely be back for half priced bottles of wine and happy hour very soon!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "G9AoZJNCdS-HBMouKQuQmQ", "review_id": "3IaPPo8k-t0S7WU1xb308A", "text": "For the true critic's and I first weekend living in Phoenix, this was a great way to start our time in the Southwest.  The happy hour was first rate.  Dark, Cool, Excellent Vibe, and Great Drinks.......what more can you expect in a southwestern bar!\n\nThe critic enjoyed the Chile Rellanos, which were spicy and delicious.  Her plate was very generous for the cost.  I sampled the Pork Tomalles with the Green and Red Sauce.  This was great, the green sauce was excellent, but the red was a bit spicy for my taste.  The service was top notch through out.  And treat yourself to the margarita......you will not be disappointed.\n\nThe $5 plates for happy hour are a good deal, definately time your trip for this.    Between the terrific atmosphere and the excellent happy hours, this will be a preferred watering hole on many occations.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "SC_bFYaDgDub7tDjKCvV_g", "review_id": "RcBusoWCj4sY1XlhWLcfQQ", "text": "I have been to the Rokerij on several occasions. We had a marketing retreat there a few years back and booked the private room (which is a great size - seats 12-15 people comfortably) and is fully equipped with a flat screen and computer for presentations and what-not. I had a friend book the room for a bachelorette party (I wouldn't necessarily have a \"party\" here... but it's certainly a great private space for small groups).\n\nThe second time I went, I sat in the main dining space, it was so-so. A little dark for my mood (it was the middle of the afternoon - I just came for lunch) and wasn't feeling the darkness dungeony vibe.\n\nThe third time I went, I found that little spot in my heart that was longing for a happy hour space such as this. The downstairs bar is by far one of my most favorite spaces. Thebar stools - large and squishy - perfect for your bum. The fireplace - awesomely lit - and oddly no warmth comes from it? There must be some crazy ventilation - I don't care how but I love it. There are a couple of large circular booths - very private - in the downstairs bar area as well - perfect size for about 4-5 adults. \n\nThey have a superb selection of seafood - and everyone around me ordered it. From Sunday to Tues. I believe they have 1/2 priced bottles of wine, we asked the bartender for some reccomendations and he gave us a couple of samples. We ordered a very nice red from Carmel Valley - it was amazing. Coupled with the chicken tacos (quite a kick to them - disctinct horse radish nose tingle...but great spice) and onion rings (more of the gourmet variety - not too greasy at all with very unique sauces) and we had ourselves quite the happy hour.... err actually happy 4 hours... \n\nThat's what happens when you go into a bar with no windows!!! You lose track of time...inhibitions out the window... it becomes a black hole with food and wine and friends... it just sucks you in to this vortex of happiness. Rokerij you are my new drug!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GJl1qIvyQEs501rfw0hDBg", "review_id": "DkFVl72IdslWAIr4tBD-YQ", "text": "Wow!  What a happy hour!  The food here is incredible and during happy hour all the small plates are only $5 each!  This gave us an opportunity, over a few visits, to try almost everything on the small plate menu.  The first time we were there, we ordered the bacon-wrapped shrimp, the steak skewers and the brie mushroom toast.  For two people this was a meal in itself!  We were full by the end.  \n\nThe bacon wrapped scallops, the tenderloin toast and the oysters were ordered on the next trip.  Thinking this couldn't nearly be enough food, we ordered the chicken tacos too.  The oysters Rokerij were incredible!  I'm not a big fan of oysters - in fact, can't eat them unless they are covered with lots of gooey stuff.  These were a step above Rockefeller!  The bacon-wrapped scallops and the shrimp both are served with three different sauces on the plate.  It would be best if you tried all three.  My favorite is the spicy red sauce.  They are all very good and everything tastes better with bacon!  The chicken tacos were not my favorite.  There was a funky taste to them that I can't pinpoint.  I'm not against trying them again...\n\nThe bartenders are great!  Can't beat the service here (at least in the downstairs bar).\n\nHappy Hour is only from 3pm to 6pm, which makes it hard to get there after working until 5pm, and prices are only good if you are sitting at one of the bars (there is one upstairs and one downstairs).  The bartenders upstairs are attentive and for the most part friendly but not nearly as good as the bartenders downstairs.  They make you feel at home and will do everything to try to accommodate you and your party.  The new Richardson's is opening soon next door and we are looking forward to trying that.  But our heart is with Rokerij.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kbE6ZgYaytswPn1n3fligQ", "review_id": "5m76eTSvgAzOarlrvSpMmw", "text": "We met a couple last night at happy hour who raved about this place so we had to try it.  Driving there, you think you are not going in the right direction.  From the street, it looks like a dive but when you get in there, it is pretty cool.  We sat downstairs at the bar.  It's pretty dark in there.  There were (3) menus to choose from; too many choices made it hard to decide.  We were there around 11:30 so we decided to split a couple of different items to try more things.\nWe ordered a combo plate of one eggs benedict with jalapeno sauce and the meat was this slice of heaven, I mean pork loin roast.  It was fabulous.  It also came with two blue corn tortilla chicken enchiladas in a green chile sauce - yummy.  We also had the philly cheese steak - the steak was ok - lacked a bit of flavor and the cheese was non existent but the fries were the skinny crispy ones and they were delicious.  The bartender seemed a bit dull and unhelpful.  We were asking her what her favorites on the menu were (we love when the wait staff rave about the food and talk about the ingredients in expressive detail) and she said, \"everything\".  We were left to our own to decide but we did pretty good.  \n\nWe checked out the upstairs and it looked pretty cool.  \n\nThis is New Mexico food, which is different than traditional mexican food.  Traditional mexican is one dimensional, new mexico mexican food has an array of spices and depth - much more flavorful.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d66FhQQZzFDKxklh6t63RA", "review_id": "pxvudIdgIrp34HJbNYkw7w", "text": "After really enjoying a happy hour visit a few months ago, we finally went by for dinner.  It was terrific, with a few minor hiccups.\n\nWe arrived at 7 and were shocked to find a full parking lot and a line to get in.  Nonetheless, we were seated within 15 minutes.  We really love the atmosphere here.  Dark, urban and romantic with a kind of northeastern feel.\n\nDrinks first.  We ordered a glass of red wine, a whiskey sour and an old fashioned.  The red wine came right away.  About 5 minutes later the waitress stopped by and said \"he's looking for the ingredients for the other drinks.\"  Hmmm.  We amused ourselves for the next 10 minutes wondering how a bar could not have the ingredients for a whiskey sour or an old fashioned.  She returned with the whiskey sour and said \"He just doesn't have the ingredients for an old fashioned.\"\n\nFYI, here are the ingredients for an Old Fashioned:\nBourbon\nSoda Water\nSugar\nBitters\nA cherry and an orange peel\n\nWe found this hilarious.  I changed my order to a Manhattan and that took about a minute to arrive.  Drinks here are large and strong.\n\nThree of shared a steak tartare and ahi tuna app.  Both were excellent and the steak tartare was perfectly executed and presented.  The appetizers here really rock.\n\nWe ordered the three dishes that the waitress recommended, a chile rellenos (from the old Robertson's menu, which is also available), a chicken schnitzel and the beef tenderloin salad.  \n\nDinner arrived and I took a bite of my \"chicken schnitzel.\"  Wow, that's some soft chicken I thought.  Wait a second  - that's not chicken!  The cook had apparently unilaterally upgraded me to the sea bass.  Well, no matter, it was delicious.\n\nAll in all a terrific dinner.  Service is charming and very friendly and the drinks and food are very satisfing, despite the occasional Fawlty Towers moments.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yYVyP-zg1ts8N-YRjBU48Q", "review_id": "uFxMfWvO2OBX0Mg6i-EgIA", "text": "Wow, I heard about this small restaurant  from a friend at work so we thought we would give it try . We made reservations for Sunday brunch. On the outside it looks like \"nothing special\" Inside is small, dark and quaint . The food was amazing!! Real New Mexican style. Chips and home made Guacamole...fabulous!! All plates came with homemade fresh beans. My husband had the Cheese Relleno  and I had the Advodaca, they were fabulous!  My daughter who is 14 and a small, tiny thing not only ate her plate but was forking beans from her brothers plate...This is unheard of. We will so be back !", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x4eIi_YiwKj1pzcspeLt-Q", "review_id": "aleCarOg6YGRnGjJ6WS4Uw", "text": "This remains one of our favorite restaurants. We try and go late-night on Fridays and head to the basement so we can see our favorite bartender Steve.  The food is even better now that we can get the Richardsons menu!  I can't wait until the Richardsons restaurant opens up next door...and I hope there is a patio in our future.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6iQhFgmlmarmm8-IgnTw4w", "review_id": "FvR0SujNigsvirHJsYHyDA", "text": "Sad. This used to be one of my favorite places. When we went to the new grand opening of Richardson's we were all so excited, but that soon faded with the horrible service, cramped eating areas, and food with no flavor other than hash or ancho chilies. I love chilies and I know that new mexican cuisine incorporates this ingredient a lot but that is all we tasted in all 4 of our different dishes. The cooks need to learn about portion control and tasting before serving. Very disappointed.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "33vUIil_GCaT92aUaZhRXA", "review_id": "fl9JuPGYQwB2B1ADyyDbWQ", "text": "For my 2nd birthday dinner I chose the Rokerij. My hubby & I met my parents there at 6:30pm this past Sunday. I was kinda bummed we didn't eat down stairs but the main dinning room was very cool so I wasn't too disappointed. Even though we had reservations, we had to wait about 15 minutes for a table. Once seated, we had a big, comfy booth with throw pillows, next to the fire place. & I know some people don't care for it but I loved the dim lighting! \n\nFor starters we ordered the beef tenderloin toasts & calamari. The calamari was good but I didn't like the dipping sauce. It was too sweet, I prefer cocktail sauce. I'm pretty sure I said the beef toasts, not brie, but she brought out the brie. Still delicious but would have loved to try it with the beef. I would have said something but the service was so slow & our server disappeared for 10-20 minutes at a time. She seemed...high...on life maybe? Hmmm... \n\nAny way, for our entrees: my mom ordered the chimayo chicken (Richardson's menu), my dad the prime rib (Rokerij menu), my hubby the garlic shrimp pasta (Richardson's menu) & I ordered one of the specials-a trio of fish: salmon, mahi mahi & swordfish. For sides: 2 meals came with a salad, 3 meals came with their famous green chile potato, 2 meals opted for asparagus & 1 opted for zucchini. My mom did not like her chicken at all but loved the salad & asparagus that came with. My dad liked how rare his steak was cooked but said the horseradish sauce on top ruined the taste for him, loved his zucchini though. My hubby loved his garlic shrimp pasta & salad. I loved my trio of fish & asparagus, so yummy! Those of us who got the GCP did not really care for it, we must be a group of wimps because we found it to be too spicy. Very creative side dish though! \n\nOur total came to about $185, not including tip. We did have about 5-6 cocktails, plus 2 apps & 4 entrees. So I guess it wasn't too bad price-wise but my dad thought it was way too expensive. Maybe because he was footing the bill? Well, I think my hubs & I will come back for happy hour perhaps & I really want to check out the down stairs!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r-zwGpl12La0MQn4Jf-2hw", "review_id": "RMMf8NC5rluzaG9HAytcIA", "text": "Awesome place, downstairs is very cozy with perfect ambiance.  Dirty martinis were perfect & all 9 apps that we had were delicious!  The tuna was my favorite...\nI highly recommend this low key spot!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "AYGHNy8gPxl2Q-etTT3hZw", "review_id": "sZzgDSpI9gW7cALk9PISog", "text": "Rokerij is no Jokerij!\n\nNot much new can be written about this amazing spot, so I will try and be brief. Went to the basement bar for Friday happy hour, and it was love at first sight. Cozy, dark, and welcoming- this is a place you can get lost in.\n\nGrabbed a seat at the bar, and were warmly greeted. Ordered margaritas and some small plates, they were both outstanding. Tried numerous small plates, and each one was delicious and hit the spot.\n\nIf you like margaritas, you will be a happy camper. Also try the stuffed mushrooms, they are amazing.\n\nAfter leaving my new favorite place, we went to the Taste of Scottsdale, and it was surprising that none of the food there was HALF as good as what Rokerij provided. After a few samples, my group gave up, as it wasn't fair to our stomachs to put average food with amazing Rokerij food. All in all, not a bad problem to have.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fSRMo1gMhj89V_Av3KcCLQ", "review_id": "DflG-SA8Pa8kPKgJ0tYwhA", "text": "Excellent food here.  It's nice to be able to get your chile fix without having to take a trip to New Mexico.  I had their Carne Adovada and Eggs for brunch, which was fabulous.  The pork is first smoked before they simmer it in red chile until it is tender to the point where you barely even need to chew it.   Only complaint with the joint would be that they keep it a little on the dark side.  I felt like I was squinting to see everything despite the fact that it was in the middle of the day.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7QdByadgw3TqlgjrJvGTeQ", "review_id": "PYCOw4T2EgD3KAr7CP3UcA", "text": "One of my favorite places to dine out. LOVE the atmosphere in the basement!  If you ever have the opportunity reserve the banquet room-it is a must do!  The staff kept the drinks full and plentiful all night, dinner was hot and DELICIOUS! (Surprise I had the filet ,asparagus and sweet potato) And if you have friends like mine that are a bit boisterous (you know who you are) the banquet room creates a nice buffer between your party (literally) and the more sedate diners.  The menu has some less traditional items- like the twice baked sweet potato served in a chile...MMMMM. Or the shredded crab meat that tops the steak...This is a Phoenix institution- and a must try.  You can't call yourself a Phoenician if you haven't dined here.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "93CVZEe3_HTk_GdDZOHy6A", "review_id": "cca-LYA577nLDXCswcQ--Q", "text": "I love the ambiance of this place. We dined on a comfortable, leather sofa in the cozy cellar downstairs. It was candle lit, intimate, and had good mood music playing. It would be a wonderful place to bring a date you would like to impress! We had a bottle of Shiraz wine, mushroom toasts, sliders, tortilla crusted halibut, and some creme brule. Everything was delicious & our server was very knowledgeable. We will DEFINITELY be back!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "NaESOaMQjYjceaxVtSfj2w", "review_id": "2CKQNUi7bwFL1g63ub41Wg", "text": "This is my absolute FAVORITE place to eat in Phoenix!! It doesn't look like much from the outside but inside it has style, charm, and a local feel.  The hostess is always very sweet and they are super accomodating. Downstairs is a very cool bar and the dining area and bar upstairs have a real flair!\n\nFirst, you must have a bloody mary. Must. Have. A. Bloody. Mary. They are a delicious treat of spicy and strong and make my mouth water. Only my boozing grandma makes better!  The margaritas are tasty and I love their selection of tequila.\n\nSecond, the food is outstanding. They provide a partial menu from the old Richardson's and everything is delicous. They have an outstanding happy hour during the week and a delicious brunch on weekends. I always get the shrimp pasta. It is full of shrimp and has the yummiest pasta and cream sauce EVER!  Another good choice is the famous GCP. Seriously, mind blowing!\n\nParking is a little tricky but well worth it!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "i8DseVjz5ypByMh3ZfxEFA", "review_id": "8CfuybY7vQYJcGFWNP-QTQ", "text": "I used to go to Richardson's religiously before the great fire of July/2009. Thanks to the tragic loss of my original introduction to the holy trinity, I slid into The Rokerij one evening in search of my \"last supper appetizer\" THE Garlic Plate. \n\n Favorite dish in the valley, hands down. \n\n The hole downstairs makeshifts for a great date night venue, in thanks to the lack of cellular service. You can keep your partner's attention solely on you for the duration of your meal/bottle of wine/conversation...\n\n I always fail to remember the after effects of said Garlic Plate. Your body will betray you, your stomach will take over and your boyfriend will be disgusted by you sleeping ever so close...\n I highly suggest at least a 12 hour separation from all loved ones if you plan on them wanting to hug you ever again...\n\n This meal is well worth the awkward night following, in fact I think I want some again tomorrow...", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "OOxLwlNadygUwL_aG8KnSQ", "review_id": "lqSxExWxeRK9T2I5wbelMA", "text": "I became a huge Richardsons fan since the first day I ate there back in 1998. I've been a follower of all his food/restaurant concepts throughout all these years. I love going to Rokerij's dimly lit bar in the basement on a Sunday morning while devouring my Enchiladas and Eggs. I always get the same dish every time, but its like a party in my mouth with every bite. I've also come here for their great happy hour specials. How can anyone pass up $5 small dishes, which honestly are not small at all. No one will ever be disappointed with the outstanding customer service, food, drinks, and cozy environment that Rokerij has to offer. \n\nP.S. Remember to always make reservations for diner.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lZp2fgxR2xV03jeDo4c2kQ", "review_id": "sMynZrMvDFjakFTf4b20Hg", "text": "A friend of mine suggested this place, so when I flew into Phoenix I made a bee line for it. Rockerij is a stone building with a small parking lot (I'm from Texas so everything else is small). There were two options: the restaurant and the \"cellar\". Which did I choose you ask? The cellar, of course!\n\nThe cellar contained a few booth tables with throw pillows (how cool is that!), a long wooden bar and a roaring fire. My friend and I sat at the bar and I'm happy to report we were just in time for happy hour! Happy hour being from 3-6. I ordered a margarita, which was delightfully lovely with a hint of fresh squeezed orange juice. I've never had a margarita that tasted like that! \n\nFood wise, my friend and I shared the Ahi Tuna with wasabi salsa and soft shell tacos. The Ahi was perfect, lightly seared and the salsa was a perfect combination. The tacos were good, not amazing but good. The chicken taco had the best flavor.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6ts41fCsDKHbFZaKOMNmVQ", "review_id": "XOYUQg1HU_HD8humevlAtA", "text": "We hit up the Rokerij on Friday night for an early bday celebration for the hubs! Sooo glad I made reservations, the line to be seated stayed strong the whole time we were there, one group would get seated as another entered the building, the places was jam packed! \n\nOur waiter, Clark was ON IT all night! He was a great waiter and went above and beyond! \n\nThe food was pretty decent. I ordered the Rokerij burger medium well, but it came out on the medium/medium rare tip...But I dealt and ate it. I had a side of the roasted beets which were pretty fantastic. \n\nWe ordered a couple apps, calamari, onion rings and prime rib and brie cheese toasts...all were delicious!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OoBojz3Vk3veS87Kk400oA", "review_id": "V-tFxs5N4eYD3ulBOVFTiQ", "text": "Downstairs bar is an absolute favorite.  Great small plates and even better service.  I love their stemware. :)", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QhuESGhOQWnKqwlSrISm8A", "review_id": "TVPvRZVafIB4Ajb_jVUACw", "text": "Super slow last time, but it was a very busy Saturday night..  Great food and atmosphere.  Especially downstairs.  Had dreams of a winding staircase.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hRy9-3-MT2_g9EBUU_Is_A", "review_id": "i8oNg6THZnW8k0At1Ib1Zg", "text": "So I really like this place for its ambience. However,  I have a comment about the size of the small plates (especially the steak skewers). They used to be decent size.  If I'm paying $25 for three plates I would expect more, like they used to be. The quality was still there but the portions were tiny.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vhxFLqRok6r-D_aQz0s-JQ", "review_id": "t5qyF-mrzpxCUGI_ataW_A", "text": "I'll admit that I spend more time at the downstairs bar for 1/2 price wine night (Sun. Mon. Tues) than upstairs.  They also have a great $5.00 small plate special during happy hours and reverse happy hours.  The food is good, the ambiance especially downstairs where there is a roaring fire and a large copper bar.  parking can be tight on busy nights but the place is well wroth a wait if there is one.  For a more formal dinner, make reservations and eat upstairs.  Dessert is the one weak point on the menu, (as in it is only so-so) but who cares when there are enchiladas and chile rellenos and brie/mushroom toasts, and vegetable platters, and the best sea bass...but I digress...just head out there!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "SC_bFYaDgDub7tDjKCvV_g", "review_id": "EaBPoc2G01AxIiVIMRPu-w", "text": "Rokerij, I still think you are the ish but I have to tell you, since you began serving Richardson's menu on top of yours I don't think you can handle all of this attention. We booked a reservation of 10 people and you SPLIT us up into two cubbies. Not only did you NOT warn us you were doing this but you reiterated that we were told when we made the reservation that our party was split. We weren't told in advance and that bums me out! \n\nAfter waiting 30 minutes for our split table, the service was wonderful, the food was divine, but some of the girls were in cranky moods. I jsut suggest when you have a larger party - I wouldn't leave them waiting - i know you are a super succesful and busy restaurant - but we all mattter!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "P_LzcrlVXFdgBq_24UnlUw", "review_id": "XF6XHE7aEZqt-ytHLaNz4g", "text": "This is an EXCELLENT Special Occasion Restaurant!  The atmosphere is fantastic and the food is divine.\n\nI'll readily admit that I was shocked.  The average looking building in the middle of an unassuming neighborhood with a smaller than adequate sign almost blends in.  We drove past this place twice (with a GPS) before we finally realized where it was.\n\nPatrons are greeted with a choice upon stepping up to the entry.  A single solid massive wooden door that leads to the main dining room or a stair case encased in stone that leads below to a very intimate wine cellar and bar.  Full menu is available at both so you can't go wrong.\n\nInside the main dining room the theme is black and dark, even at a 10:00 AM brunch I feel as though I was just transported to a late night speak easy in 1923.  Large plush U-Shaped booths line the outer wall with a center bar and kitchen area in the middle.\n\nThe dim mood lighting and dark walls took some time for my eyes to get use to.  I thought this was a perfect restaurant for vampires, dark and cool, without a single shred of sunlight.  Then our appetizer came - one huge fire roasted clove of elephant garlic with breads and peppers and cheese.  No vampires with in a quarter mile of this place for sure!  It was divine and a meal for 3 by itself.\n\nOur early morning drinks were bloody-mary's and by far the best bloody-mary I've ever had.  They even come with a little 4oz mini beer of Stella Artrois and they drink like a meal.\n\nThe main course was every bit as good and seasoned for excellent flavor.  This isn't plain Sonoran Mexican Food.  It is billed as New Mexico Mexican Food but it seems to be a fusion of Cajun, Tex-Mex, Sonoran, and Mexi-Cali.\n\nThe food is fresh and smoky in a sultry and hot kind of way.  Portions are HUGE and the service is great.  Be prepared to split a meal and still take some home.\n\nWe gorged ourselves to the point that there was no room for dessert, but who cares.  This place is fantastic!  Definitely a \"must-do\" when you have company in from out of town, when you are celebrating, going on a date, popping the question, or looking to close a business deal.  Suggesting The Rokerij (pronounced RO-ker-ee) will impress your guests and show that you have both class and impeccable taste.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oMDSmhe72hjxoR3EAj6sXQ", "review_id": "6Ukvj5ReSmbMoVshJzA7Ww", "text": "I have been to Rokerij three times. The first was for a work related lunch - I enjoyed the small plate selection and was impressed by the ambiance. \n\nI enjoyed it enough to take my BF back there for a romantic dinner. It took us a while to actually make it there because they wouldn't take reservations for less than a party of 4 - so we ended up going for an early dinner. It was delicious and the service was great. \n\nBF enjoyed it enough that when I inquired as to what how he would like to celebrate his thirtieth birthday he selected Rokerij. \n\nThis is where disappointment sets in. I hate to be tough on the place but . . . the food was good, the ambiance good - but. . . \n\nI made reservations for 4 two weeks ahead of time for seven pm on a Saturday. We arrived right on time - the hostess alerted me that they were a little behind but would seat us soon. So we took our group to the bar downstairs for a round of drinks. It took them thirty to forty minutes to seat us. But we tried to be understanding (despite the fact that the second couple was paying a babysitter 10 dollars an hour . . . ) \n\nWe were sat - generally enjoyed our meal. But the service was lacking - for this level of restaurant you expect exceptional service - and frankly this caliber of food can be found elsewhere with good service and more reasonable prices. \n\nWe finished our meal (which was decent) we paid our check while we finished our dessert and drinks - but decided we would like to continue our conversation. We flagged down the waiter - who upon us requesting a round of drinks said \"my dad is getting pissed - so if you could sit at the bar . . . \" Our thoughts - so you took an extra forty minutes to seat us - when we had a reservation and now you want us to leave your table and you couldn't come up with a more tactful method of asking us to leave (note - it was 9:30/9:45 at this time, we had been at the table for about two hours, had a full meal (drinks, appetizers, entrees, dessert, second drinks - which equates to a full check and a hefty tip). Now I don't know who our waiters dad is . . . possibly the owner. But the professionalism at Rokerij was seriously lacking. \n\nI don't know whether we will return. But we have concluded: (1) Rokerij does offer good food - but they are slightly over priced for the quality (2) the professionalism was seriously lacking in service (presentation of the wine list focused on the price and not the taste pallets), and (3) they should get their ego in check - I get that you have a long list of people waiting for tables at your restaurant - but the next time I have a special event I will be going to one of the dozens of restaurants in the valley and receive the level of service that should come with the ambiance and food.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mR1hWOIBRMJorZvZL6ZjkA", "review_id": "SrGaqvemiCjk8nlNZakq8w", "text": "Best Happy Hour in Town. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday half price bottles of wine, drink specials and from 3PM to 6PM, $5 menu items.\n\nThe Rokerij is one of my favorite little spots. Great, cozy downstairs bar with fireplace, good music and great staff. It can get a little crowded but worth it.  Great spot for a date!\n\nThe small plates are my favorite.  The bacon wrapped scallops, brie toast and chile relleno.  The plates are very rich, however.\n\nI think they have an amazing wine list and I've never had a dissapointing wine.  They spend time on their wine and having wine sales experience, their buyer knows their wines.\n\nIt can get busy for happy hour, but well worth the wait my friends.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e9d9EQqOd2-NlX8WFx0aEg", "review_id": "prL2DHN5tgOJ7gAs1xx0vg", "text": "Another of my favorites.  They have a GREAT happy hour, with small plates for $5 ea (at the bar). I a particularly fond of the beef tenderloin with brie served on small slices of toast and the house salad.  The restaurant itself is very NOT Phoenix...big plush bars, dark room, roaring fire.  When you are in the Rokeril you can forget that it is a seething inferno outside.  The only reason that I am giving them a 4 instead of a 5 is that their cuts of meat seem to be fattier than I am accustomed to...my SO and I have noticed this with both beef and lamb cuts.  Overall a fantastic dining experience though...and we are both always happy to diner here.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "uNtNvaXxR5z5UO7frcThNg", "review_id": "OQ-_tdNWMnQM02YuKHEwwg", "text": "Oh my good god this place is amazing. Thank GOD we had a reservation because the place was freaking packed (Friday, dinner). \n\nThe service was on point - our server even took the time to write all the specials (and their descriptions, and there are a LOT) down on a piece of paper because we were sitting right in front of them and thus couldn't really see. We didn't ask him to do that - he just took it up on himself. Totally unnecessary, but it's that extra mile, folks. \n\nI got the Rokerij Benedict - all I can say is holy orgasm in my mouth. Forreals. Basically it's two little beef tenderloins on two english muffin halves, topped with CRAB and jalepe\u00f1o hollandaise.\n\nProbably one of the best things I have ever put in my mouth. Ever. \n\nTheir green chile potato is their signature item and I found it rather unremarkable for something that they promote so heavily. But it was fine. \n\nDrinks were strong, atmosphere cozy, staff amazing. Loves.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lMcyrX1R3Sl-Wq9O2v4WVg", "review_id": "9gk-nT2mA8mDvGywthLz7w", "text": "If there is ever any place to be for dinner, this is it! Sometimes I find myself dreaming of brie and steak tenderloins on thoes little toasts... Great beer and wine selection. Can be hard to get there for happy hours, because it's packed. The service. 4 stars. \n\nHighly recommended! :)", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iPZL-N7QCGhHcamfkixZWw", "review_id": "Z9943Ct_5rxPkqhzevUK7Q", "text": "Why more [places like this don't exist in AZ, I'll never know.  If you're looking for that old Europe feel, this is an excellent choice.  Although this spot is awesome at any time of the year, I think when the weather turns cooler, this is like a trip to your fantasy of an Olde English Public House.  There is an upstairs restaurant and a downstairs cellar bar. I'll be focusing on the Cellar bar.\n\nDownstairs is amazing. There are/were only a couple bars in PHX that I can think of that were underground and this is one of them. It's swanky, candle-lit, and it has some of the best happy hour specials I've ever experienced. Their \"small plate's\" are truly some of the finest creations I've ever had for the price.  I would recommend trying them all out eventually, but start with one or two. For $5 during happy hour, they can't be beat.\n\nAs for the drinks, there are two times where you can seriously get your money's worth.  On Sunday, Monday and Tuesday all bottles of wine are 1/2 price.  And they have some excellent wines. The other time is regular happy hour all week from 3-6.  For me, it's all about going on a Sun, Mon or Tues during HH! 1/2 of bottles of wine, cocktail specials AND $5 small plates. I'll call it budget-swank. Excellent experience for not too much money./Art", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Df_GDATOdDbdS9Z0aEHK_w", "review_id": "VY3z1y4-llGHeMHGf0YSZg", "text": "My mouth waters thinking about this place.  The sister restauraunt next door burned down, so now you get the great decor and TWO menus!  All of the cheaper items we ordered were top notch.  Friendly folks.  Took our reservations, and we were in with ease at the last minute.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pUhzaeZmNU6KvcdvyDy2dw", "review_id": "0qEPl7mFrNWd2m-NdM-24w", "text": "This place is never disappointing!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "n3aIFNiIvc-dWwIS4E4CFQ", "review_id": "RnCx8Gu0b18lF-nU3h_SVQ", "text": "SOOOOOO ooo OOOO ooo GOOD!! We came here on Sunday for Brunch and it was the best decision ever.  The bloody mary was delicious and spicy with red chili/peper flakes in it.  The eggs benedict my husband got had a jalepeno holindase sauce to die for and the huavos rancheros.... words cannot describe. I don't think I will ever be able to order this dish again.  The house made chile sauce (do the mix of red and green) was seriously amazing.\n\nLots of choices in Phoenix but this is definitely a must!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MIw9w6FUBPxejVNV2aTpQw", "review_id": "5jll0DxRFXZP73dCZmDBcg", "text": "Why decide between pork loin eggs benedict and beef tenderloin eggs benedict when you can have one of each? They come smothered in jalapeno hollandaise and served with beans, potatoes, and tortilla. The mimosas are served in giant wine goblets. Your coffee cup is bottomless. Brunch heaven.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Oq3eGtGyDkioJN_GmzB7ow", "review_id": "0zEA7TGSnsCLR8wJGRkUDA", "text": "Love this place and it's food!! Must sit in the bar area downstairs to fully appreciate the atmosphere.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sQBMbqZWNvqII8QwW_6RPQ", "review_id": "-UwiVs4oJ9TONHV--GWSGw", "text": "I knew from the moment I walked in, this was going to be a great experience.  Dark, moody, flickering candlelight, good smells, people laughing. Friendly waiters who were proud of their cuisine.  Giant blackboards bragging of their culinary specials for the day.  Although not everything we tried was foot stompin' great, it was obvious there was the promise of great food in order here.\n\nWhat we'd come back for...Oysters Rokerij (a spinoff of Oysters Rockefeller) and their steaks.  \n\nI was not impressed with the Southwestern cuisine we tried on another day.   Now we know what not to order.  That's OK.\n\nCome fairly early if you want good parking.  Parking can be a challenge. No doubt, there is a good wait on the weekends too.\n\nYes, we will enthusiastically come back when in Phoenix again.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GD0iamGIgZG_O-9dhlYlcg", "review_id": "yfucou8HeQmSJIHGyleq-w", "text": "The restaurant and downstairs bar are very cool and the food is great. To me, these aren't the types of meals you can make at home; which is a big reason I go out to eat in the first place.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "tajV2GqOjiXZJn38pElZTA", "review_id": "MQpPO6iXzUkt-5MBi9Kx9g", "text": "Heard about this place from one of my son's friends. Looked it up and fell in love with the idea of a fireplace and low lighting. So one weekday my girl and I met up for happy hour here and we both fell in love with the ambiance as soon as we entered. We came in the wrong door downstairs, and were a little confused as to where to go lol bar in the basement was full so we were directed up the staircase. The bar there was also full but lucky for us a couple decided to head down to the basement and free'd up the seats for us :) (bet they thought we came up from down there and emptied our seats at that bar .. suckers) .\n\nWe sat down and it took a little while before we were helped, but the way we talk it didn't matter. We each ordered our drinks, prickly pear margaritas, which were absolutely delicious. Made with fresh squeezed lemon. We decided to order a few appetizers. Chile Relleno made with pork (even though I wanted duck), Ceviche and the  Beef Tenderloin toasts.  The chile relleno and toasts were to die for! The pork inside the relleno was smoky and tender and flavorful. So darn good! As were the toasts. I could have eaten two orders all by myself. The meat was so tender and tore apart with the toast without tugging. The cheese was creamy and just the right amount topping off a buttery toast. YUM!!  The ceviche was good, but nothing out of the ordinary. I will for sure order the toasts again and try the garlic plate. A couple next to us ordered it and it looked delicious. \n\n\nThe staff and chef there were very nice and took great care of us! I canNOT wait to go back. I have been craving it since I left.  Definitely need to make a dinner date out of it too as the eggs benedict looked so darn good! I want to try one of everything!. \n\n\nLOVE YOU ROKERIJ!!!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X8pfLhF0LABJ5LNeuowCKA", "review_id": "8MkfYXxiqaLQ45A1e-4lyg", "text": "If ever there was a restaurant I could dream of picking up and taking with me to whatever city I end up living it would be Rockerji.\n\nI have such a special spot for this establishment, from their New Zealand Sauv. Blanc list to their green chili potato side Rockerji know's what's up.\n\nAs I've frequented this restaurant more times than I can keep track of, I hadn't sat down to really appreciate them in the form of a Yelp review.  I owe you one, Rockerji.\n\nMy last visit to Rockerji, and I'm assuming this will be my last for quite sometime since I'm moving across the country next week, was nothing short of incredible.  It was a celebratory meal honoring a job offer so of course drinks were in order.  We started out with glasses of the crisp and ever so light White Haven Sauvaignon Blanc as well as the Ahi Tuna appetizer.  Now you should be warned, all the plates at Rockerji have a bit of a kick...a spicy, not overboard flavor punch.\n\nThe crew I was with opted on a barbeque pizza for the table and 3 plates served \"family style\".\n\nIt's almost sinful to not order the bacon-wrapped scallops and the beef tenderloin brie toasts, no but really - you'll be repenting for days. \n\nWe also had the chicken taco's which are spicier than the average person can handle (eater's beware).\n\nFor dessert we enjoyed the flourless cake which could serve a family of 8, I promise.  The chocolate was perfect consistency and is paired ever so nicely with a vanilla bean ice cream.\n\nGreat, intimate date spot or laid-back foodie haven.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fkuZoI-8IpBzDeH9H5-muw", "review_id": "Dhmqk4sHoozdiXm5L2xcHQ", "text": "Wow what a place hard to spot driving by but the food is out of this world and the service is first class.  I have been a few times and the food has been excellent.  I have taken the servers suggestion each time and have not been disapointed.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mqyH3CqjMufsm5FccDrjLA", "review_id": "wh99-S_AhstlfRw7oGstnA", "text": "This just might be my favorite bar and I wish it was closer to my house. I can only speak to the downstairs bar but it was fantastic.  \n\nJust the walk to get down to the basement bar sets the tone for a great night. As you walk down the long cave-like staircase surrounded floor to ceiling in rock... you feel like you might be walking into a creepy cellar but at the bottom it opens up into a cozy classy bar ... equipped with fireplaces, comfy sofas and soft lighting.  \n\nThe bartenders were great. Really knowledgeable and great service. My date and I stayed well past all other patrons but the bartender didn't seem to mind at all and continued suggesting wines for us! Rokerij opened my eyes to Zaca Mesa wines... highly recommended! \n\nCan't wait to go back and try the food. I've heard nothing but the best and will soon be able to attest :)", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oZmrNPNWZmFFTlgoHbYUXQ", "review_id": "GKLPdnA7oHHQZ5AHaazvBA", "text": "The stuffed mushrooms are amazing", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "PIH92hE32-AMbI6MpLEgbg", "review_id": "cTwNxDYLJjQEHc9pIwJCPQ", "text": "Sundays couldn't be sweeter without a frequent stop here at Rokerij. From their \"Hip\" staff to their decor; it entices you with each visit. Appetizers are a must and I highly recommend taking advantage of their Sunday Happy hour. You'll be strongly convinced.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-Zlsy_1wAKbNrp4-c5V9uQ", "review_id": "UB27ctuEpcTbtN5ZIDG-JQ", "text": "Awesome food!!!  Try the Pork Tenderloin!!!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GAEHo1uslNOouKy5k_v3tg", "review_id": "VNW4_S2vj5Ymygv59aaQ8A", "text": "If you're going for happy hour, get there on the earlier side of the time frame... The bar fills up quickly and you can only get the specials at the bar. I have to say that this is one of my new favorite HH spots! I went on a Tuesday night and they have half off bottles of wine, all night. Good thing since I needed something to wash down the delectable bacon wrapped scallops. \n\nThe small plates deals during HH are great and such a great departure from the usual HH bites... I don't know about you but I'm tired of fried things and bruschetta. How much bruschetta can Phoenix handle?!\nYet, I digress. The small plates, from $9 to $5 a plate... such a good deal. We had the scallops I mentioned, really good scallops- worth the regular price of $9. We also had the Beef Tenderloin/Brie toasts, a little heavy on the brie, but the barkeep raved that they were the best thing he's ever had... (Maybe he should try Postino's toast?) Stuffed mushrooms were good, the taco combo plate- Great Mexico City style tacos, and I'm a huge critic of Mexican food and these were actually very good. Except 1, 1 was a wee bit too spicy for me. And I LOVE spicy. Maybe it was the wine bringing out the tingling on my tongue? We also got the oysters rokerij, similar to Green Mussels you would get at a sushi place... Very yummy. \n\nThere were 3 in our party and we walked out of the place full and pleasantly toasty for $60 total- this isn't your Chili's HH but I'm more than willing to spend $20 for the atmosphere, the drink, and the food. We will definitely be back.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5_JuHOYNL3skhzxZzPESSQ", "review_id": "cLiPwPpcGbdIGoIjV2zxQA", "text": "Stellar! One of my favorite places to eat in all of Phoenix. Sunday Happy Hour is rock solid - $5 small plates (many) and half price wine. \n\nThe menu covers everything you could want - steak, chicken, fish, sandwiches, veggies, etc... I have eaten a wide variety of items and have never been disappointed. \n\nYou should stop reading this and go there. Pony up to the bar and enjoy yourself.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "g9s_yIDg9uA3RufY8-cqtA", "review_id": "EWcyvp241EnarYTK_Bd00Q", "text": "Rokjeri is the type of place you go when you want a good meal, great atmosphere and feel like you are in a different place in the world.\n\nThe food is incredible. My husband tried their porterhouse steak with an incredible holindase (spelling error, I know) sauce. When I tried a bite, it was the first time I ever understood how a steak can melt in your mouth. Like butter. Ugh, just thinking about it makes my mouth water.\n\nThe upstairs is dark, sexy, open and smells delicious. The downstairs has a few tables, few booths, a huge fireplace and a bar. You can't go wrong sitting either place.\n\nYou should probably make reservations if you plan on stopping by, as it's always busy!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WAqmxqfb2bSbGoeWn34Wpw", "review_id": "yPgzc9oRJcZxlIAXpH1qTA", "text": "We love this place.  The wait can be a little long and the bar crowded, but if you have reservations (esp for downstairs) then this place rocks.\n\nOne of my fave things -- when the economy was melting down, they had a \"stimulus meal\" that included two salads, two side dishes, and one entree -- for LESS than the price of the regular entree price on the menu.  \n\nGotta love a place that does amazing, tasty food and helps the customer out.\n\nOne warning:  don't gobble too many of the apps as the meals are big and you'll get filled up.  But damn, the apps are pretty amazing.  Or maybe just make a dinner out of them?", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CJOjw2P9zkPxOnnmrY6KjA", "review_id": "KcwZOMOB8B7W4bla0vbBwQ", "text": "Worst experience ever!  I am a fan of Richardson's so I thought we should check this place out.  Stopped in on a Friday night around 8pm without reservations just to see how long the wait would be.  Great host at the door greeted us and was really friendly.  He said there was over an hour wait upstairs but we could try our chances downstairs where it was all open seating.  We headed downstairs, grabbed a couple glasses of wine and waited for seats to open up.  We waited quite a long time for a table and multiple groups were able to grab seats before us, so we saw a couple ladies paying their  tab and asked if we could get their seats when they were ready to leave.  We ended up talking to them for a while before they left.  When we went to sit down, a very unfriendly brunette bartender said this other couple had been waiting longer and were next on \"the list\".  The other couple was already sitting!  She gave them our seats  at the bar and someone else who had just walked in grabbed their chairs.  I'll never be back.  If there's a list, tell the door guy and offer people to put their names on it when they arrive.  And if that couple needed to sit at the bar so bad, I would have been fine with the table.  Customer service is obviously lost on this place (except the sweet door host.  Worst experience I've had in a long time.  Contrary to my efforts to calmly explain to the bartender, she did nothing to resolve the issue.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0_nI0EtDmHdiBFIRL9RIlA", "review_id": "4-C2laeRUcpf7UbxxJph-Q", "text": "Oh Yes! This place is GOOD! Only been once, real early on a Saturday morning but the place was already packed so make a reservation for sure.\nThe Garlic plate appetizer is just awesome. I tried the mexican sampler with the chili relleno being my favorite but it was all real good. Definitely going back (with reservations) and trying some of the American fare next time. A little on the pricey side but they feed you well ( having my left overs for dinner) & the food is near excellent.  My only complaint is the lighting,  weird rose colored flood lights makes it very hard to see & if you get seated in the wrong place its like being on a stage with one of those lights blasting down on you.  But a great place for a date!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "JlCjjf4H8rs2_lkj7xWRZA", "review_id": "Eq2IsWY65GrHIHrXEIUzrw", "text": "Ohhh Rokerij, how I love you so!\n\nTo begin, I do not think I have ever encountered an unfriendly or rude server here. The staff, both upstairs and downstairs, is incredibly friendly and helpful.\n\nThe wine list is amazzzzzing. So many yummy wines to choose from! Start with a glass of wine, then choose a couple of appetizers like the Brie Toasts or the stuffed mushrooms. Then, as a main course, go with the Garlic Plate or the Gumbo. Sooo good. Or the Porterhouse, or the Sea Bass, or the Pasta Heidi.. Can't go wrong with any of those. Even their House Salad is amazing. \n\nAfter dinner, enjoy some berries and gelato. Not too fattening but absolutely delicious!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KVkXVIvm7OK334a1pBFIJQ", "review_id": "wyB3Mkn9tWEtckRZ0mAPiA", "text": "The food here was fantastic.  I enjoyed everything I got... so why does this place lack a couple stars?\n\nI came in yesterday (Sunday) at the halftime of the boston/miami playoff game (around 1:30pm) and ordered during  halftime.  I watched the 3rd quarter of the game before I got my food... that's about 30+ minutes (12 basketball minutes is not 12 minutes + halftime parts).  The place was not busy so why does it take so long?  When I am hungry, atleast update me or talk to me so I know that it's going to take a while.  30 minutes of hungry time also does not feel like 30 minutes... it feels like forever.\n\nThe food is as I said fantastic and it's the redeeming part for this place.  I'll likely come back because of that (second chance!), but service is worth a couple stars to me, so for that it lost both.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Lsxn5bVFvLSARDeR0xGajg", "review_id": "aVgA8404U-0QQd-aXkZkFA", "text": "I have no qualms about giving Rokerij a five star rating.  I  have been here dozens of  times over the past several years.  It doesn't matter if you're seated downstairs in the cozy, darkly lit bar or upstairs where you can watch the chef's make quick work of your order in the open kitchen, you can expect friendly service, a fantastic wine list, and very tasty food.  I also love that I can walk into this restaurant and never feel over or under dressed whether I'm wearing flip flops and jeans or my cutest party dress.  The prime rib has been my favorite lately.  My boyfriend and I generally split it and are both very satisfied by the huge portion!  Their soups and sides are all to die for and their veggie selection is generally very fresh..  I'm a fan of the brocollini and asparagus.  I enjoy taking out of town guests to this little neighborhood gem and love that they serve food later than most of the North Central corridor restaurants.  Hats off to you, Rokerij, keep up the good work!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ie38wJhGTHqb3gx9DRuGug", "review_id": "pcHoakXW7WFrWKkRS5ai7A", "text": "Absolutely LOVE the ambiance - very romantic with the brick and stone and walls of wine. The fireplace and comfy seating make it very intimate. In my opinion, the best time to come here is for brunch. Yes, even on a Sunday nursing a hangover, the food, drink and decor can't be beat. Very reasonably priced mimosas and bloody's as well as some of the best breakfast items you could ask. My fave is the eggs benedict with thier Mexican twist - the carne adovada is also amazing and very satisfying. No skimping on the meat here, and it's not drowning in sauce - I have yet to finish a full plate of anything. Thier potatoes even get my mouth watering.  \n\nService was great the last time we went, but the first time we had to go up to the bar to remind the gal we were there. After that she was more than attentive and the food more than made up for it. I could linger here for hours and get in some serious trouble! \n\nHave not been to the downstairs area or had any other meal here, but can't wait to go back!!!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RpAShNqCQ8BVeK_XAJfRvA", "review_id": "RPtmx2fhuXYhnYgi_IJkgw", "text": "The food here is AMAZING!!!  This is one of my favorite places in Phoenix by far.  Their salt and pepper encrusted prime rib is nothing short of fabulous.  Their service is always friendly and prompt.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "egYuVKo4P4kYkocJ5lhrdQ", "review_id": "_BY9cPnQEjzn0JlalvSMzA", "text": "Rokerij is our never-fail for great food, a relaxed, cozy and unique experience just for two or for a group of good friends. The small bites plates are great to pass around, or if you just feel like grazing for your entire meal. Crab Louie salad is unreal - big enough to share. Fish specials are always tasty with well paired seasoning, chutney or sauces. The meat options are plentiful and hearty. We always have great service and a fantastic dining experience. One of my absolute favorite restaurants in Phoenix!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "m2T71nxPgzrmXi-cKE3U2w", "review_id": "GzSmtriOd7ufGxN0H7MoKQ", "text": "I love this place!!!! The menu is fantastic from top to bottom and their happy hour is amazing!!!! You can't go wrong with this place!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P1xymuKbIrAzWSDIbE5nJg", "review_id": "lSC1febHR_iPGCNGRI2LoA", "text": "This restaurant and bar is a great place for dinner or just meeting friends.  The atmosphere is friendly and vibrant.  Despite crowds, the service is excellent.  And the staff are friendly.  The kitchen area is actually surrounded by the bar, so if you're alone, sit at the bar and watch the action!\n\nSadly, I have to give only four stars as the pork chop I ordered was almost raw.  I ordered medium.  Even the fellow who picked up my plate commented saying, \"Wow, that is a little under done\".  Reheating meat ruins it for me, so i just ate a few (delicious) bites from around the edges of my chop.  The quality of the chop was excellent, and the seasonng was very good as well.  The mashed potatoes and asparagus were perfect.  Had the wedge salad to start, and that was very yummy too!\n\nAnyway...  My chop was so undercooked that it should have been taken off my bill.  I did eat a few bites, so maybe a free dessert?  All I got was a thank you and a bill.  On my only previous visit, the food was really excellent, so 4 stars it is.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EXti5Kw0Ao8KGXPIpSJaoQ", "review_id": "7ZMK3XSYjDCAnQ30n5UjCg", "text": "I love this place and take all my out of town visitors here for a taste of the Southwest.  The only downside to it being a small place is that it can get very busy and can mean a long wait if you don't reserve a table.  I love that the bar seats are right in front of the open kitchen so you can watch the chefs do their thing with all of those enchiladas and carne dishes.  Their smoked turkey enchiladas are good but if you like spice, go for the rellenos.  Those are some hot roasted green chiles and I love the beef filling and the duck option.  Goes great with a glass of Stella on draught.  Very dark swanky chocolate brown interior with a fireplace and wine bottle walls.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RSp71p9HBeQwQxXQuumtZA", "review_id": "7Cp6W2qBVsPtKAX952-MdQ", "text": "I love this place. \n\nI usually sit downstairs. It is almost like you are walking downstairs into a dungeon. The atmosphere is very warm and cozy, dim lighting. \n\nThe menu is great for brunch, lunch  or dinner. But their happy hour is by far my favorite. Probably one of the best in the area. \nThe appetizers and wine by the glass are only $5.00 each. Five dollars for high quality food, such as tuna wasabi sashimi, scallops wrapped in bacon, and steak tartare. And an amazing wine selection to choose from. \n\nThis is a happy hour where you can eat a couple healthy, high protien items and drink a glass of good wine, all for under $20.00. \n\nDo not get me wrong, I would still go there any other time, other happy hour and pay double. Its well worth every dollar.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4msLRTTq598mgapMtMZpUw", "review_id": "QyodKM04JKOnZX-nBEbA_w", "text": "Solid joint, intimate, woody.  My date and I got a great table in the corner by the private room, which was nice because the main area was pretty loud on that Saturday night. \n     On the downside, a large party of drunks stumbled through to the private room near the end of the date.  They needed an asskicking, but perhaps they were regulars and the management let it slide.  It happens.\n     We had the brie toasts, a perfect little appetizer.  I had the pork tender-loin, which comes out skewer style, perfectly done with a mint jam garnish.  The sweet potato stuffed chili pepper seems to be a regular side dish there.  It was a new one for me, sweet and fiery, it was great!  Creme brulee for desert was top notch, smothered in berries. \n    \n      I would have liked to spend more time there, so I'll definitely be back for another round some day.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "yzIy1tKi8eGXBokwjceVZg", "review_id": "5DFCh-pMiW52b4rueCqAfg", "text": "Can you say freaking awesome! I found this place on Yelp (where else) and I knew I was taking my boss here during our conference (she's from New England - and I'm from Cali). I knew she's never experienced amazing Latin food and flavors and boy did we have a great time! I had the Pozole, Ceviche, and Steak & Blue Cheese sliders! EVERYTHING we had was delicious. The atmosphere was very intimate with an upbeat feel! Next time I'm back in Phoenix...I will be visiting again!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "61HlVi4obZXwOJzCvZuqzw", "review_id": "7LHAb8o1qTp4bXEAifAxvQ", "text": "AMAZING! \nMy bf and I went to meet some friends for their happy hour on Sunday. We decided to eat downstairs and got a few stools at the bar. There was $5 dollar hot plates and red/whites per glass. \nWe ordered beef tenderloins skewers and briskets as well calamari. Calamari came out first and it was pretty good. Had a mixture of big and small pieces. Have had better but was worth what we paid for. \nThen came out the skewers in 4 sauces. Wow! I mixed the sauces as if I was Picasso ready to paint with my tenderloin skewer (especially the hollaindaise tasting one it was so delicious) and devoured the beef paint brush almost instantly. \nAfter that we were greeted with the beef briskets - it was little pieces of bread with a piece of beef tenderloin and brie cheese melted on top. To die for is an understatement!\nWe had to order one more hot plate as to how amazing everything was as well as the cheap price. Ordered the tacos and took 1 of each. My bf ate the carne avodo and fish, I had the beef and chicken. The beef had an amazing kick of spices in the mouth and the chicken had this unexplainable tasting sauce that was decadent! \nAfter the 4 hot plates we did not have enough room for a sip of water let alone dessert! We closed out and it was a cheap but absolutely delicious good lunch.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RncvGh0Kd2vRr1JADQEcIg", "review_id": "3-_o6C_9q1SldfSQpEatrA", "text": "Unique menu, the best place to go for a fulfilling meal after a marathon :).", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YZHCm5e-d0wu9ssUIipexw", "review_id": "UAMraIa0zWdHBW7DNNcx5A", "text": "went here for dinner on friday night.  started with a few small plates. had the ahi tuna with wasabe, yummy.  the bacon wrapped jumbo shrimp, yummy.  and the steak skewers, which were good except that two pieces had hard tendons in them. also had the bbq flatbread which was delish.  my complaint is that i ordered the bacon wrapped filet with the dungeness crab hollandaise sauce and jumbo shrimp surf and turf, but the server brought me some gross way too spicy meal that was completely not what i ordered... he apologized and had my order remade and comped the deserts for us but we were still charged the 28 dollars for the meal he messed up.. so my only advice is confirm what the server thought you ordered... so all in all i would recommend trying it out... if you can afford the hefty price tag( dinner for three with three appetizers was and a couple beers = $220) would have been slightly less if we were not charged for the waiters mixup", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HV9LHnhcpKerGqmLk0MpAw", "review_id": "MKfOknBE7-porNVF10TEjQ", "text": "My date and I started in the basement which was super cozy. While waiting, we were distracted by the amazing aroma of food surrounding us from other tables. Once we sat down, we could NOT make a decision about what to order--everything looked so good. Our server was very helpful in aiding us with picking appropriate sized plates (we were starving and nervous we wouldn't have enough haha). We left with a to go box and no room for dessert! Loved it. Can't wait to go back. GREAT date night spot. But we prepared to wait and have a drink, this place is busy for good reason.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HuWjXUI1Ck_MMQmXgF9wjw", "review_id": "Umu-4dkA_TUsCl4nMbLubA", "text": "I lived in Scottsdale for a couple years but have been going to Richardson's for the last 10years after my Fiance introduced me to the place. Since then Richardson's was burned down and Roker now serves the menu items that I loved at Richardson's! \n\nYou visit, you need to get the regular salad to start which is so simple but so amazing. Next you need to get the Garlic platter which is an appetizer that I absolutely love (the cheeses, the peppers, the sauce, the roasted garlic and the toasted baguettes- AMAZING!) Whenever we are in town (we now live in California), I make it a point to go back and eat this platter at least once during the trip. \n\nThis place is Southern Mex food and there is not a restaurant that can compare. In fact the closest I have gotten to eating something as tasty is when we create our own replication of the platter which is good but not the original! \n\nIn addition, try the quesadillas, chicken dish, bacon wrapped scallops..... all so yummy!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "OTQnCVQOlg9b5Frwj2H9sQ", "review_id": "8FWcLFqvlESgPvTcRgjvUQ", "text": "I wish there were 6 stars because although I'm sad Richardson's burned down, the menu lives on at Rokerij.  It is my favorite place to eat because the food is wonderful.  Normally I take in the whole dining experience...service, ambiance, etc.  but not here,  it's just the food. I've been to most of the best places in Phoenix but there's just something about the food that speaks to me here.  Go here and order the food of which I speak...then eat it and digest and smile.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FAxy_JuEOhhZl3C10LMY1A", "review_id": "fE7eb2B9FvTJyV9JWPYHLg", "text": "I cant pronounce Rokerij but you don't have to be able to pronounce it to enjoy the amazing food.  Rokerij like everyone on here prob. explains has their own full menu + Richardson's menu.  Both menus are amazing in their own right also side note according to the server in just over a month Richardson's will be reopened directly next door, so look for that to finally happen.  Things I love about this place?  The atmosphere is amazing upstairs and down (downstairs is a underground cellar like bar, super cool i posted a picture a while back they serve a full menu as well), you really have to see it to understand how cool it is!  Taking in the restaurant from the outside is kinda strange its really closed in looking (no windows which is normally ok.. if your at a strip club) but once your inside its really calming and pleasant.  Now that you feel comfortable inside we can talk about the food which is equally as amazing.  Richardson's menu is heavy on the garlic so if its not a 1st date go nuts because its worth it, actually F it if she doesn't like you because you like good food then drop her/him.  The Rokerij menu is less heavy on the Mexican food side, its more Americanized burgers, steaks, fish.  I had the mahi-mahi with pineapple salsa and it rocked my taste buds(in the most positive of ways), the fish was cooked perfectly as well as blackened, I recently had eaten fish in San Diego as well as New Zealand and this fish was just as good if not better quality, very impressive.  Another thing they do is cool is you can get these \"small plates\" 1 for 9 or 2 for 17, it goes on its basically a bunch of tapas like tacos, ahi tuna, prime rib sliders, scallops, steak tartare, etc.  I love tapas and for social settings its a great and delicious idea.  Overall 4 stars for now because i need to eat more items off that tapas menu to upgrade this review, something im looking forward to taking advantage of next time", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5q_h6Uir_bow-rDIjFfr6A", "review_id": "mHUMSauQKXHAIQsbnXrFrw", "text": "I like the Rokerij. The food is good and the atmosphere is great.\n\nI have two complaints about this place. One is this weird thing that they do, or don't do...they will not supply straws. It's some dumb thing like they don't have straws in the Netherlands or some nonsense like that. We're in the US, and I need a straw. Especially with these braces on my teeth. The other is that the service is only so-so. You'd think that a place that charged in the 20-30 dollar range for a plate of food would have top level service, but they don't. It's not that it's terrible, it's just terribly mediocre. If it weren't for the great food, I'd probably not visit as often. I don't want to dissuade anyone from going there by any means - but I do think that you have to have your expectations in the right place before going, otherwise you may be disappointed.\n\nStill - a solid 3 stars. Check out all of the other great reviews that this place  has gotten. Definitely worth a visit. Just don't expect a straw.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lXlt790HRJX7fIsq7aTN-Q", "review_id": "eTh1yovyDWJ0b1TtoP9how", "text": "Just not all that impressive from our POV..... ambiance was cozy, comfortable and welcoming but service and food ... meh .  The prime rib was good... halibut was not that fresh tasting (disappointing since the \"knowledgeable\" server suggested it). The green chili potato .... hmmm.  Well, if you think an uncooked, crunchy pepper the size of a jalapeno filled with a couple of tablespoons of paprika laden mashed potatoes is divine ... then you would be in the right place .  Me? Not so much.\n\nThe salad was fine - but then again, you really have to suck to screw up a salad.  The kicker was when I ordered a glass of Chardonnay... then the server returned with a Pinot Noir ....  \n\nWe took a couple from out of town who were here on their anniversary.  I told the host when I called to check on the reservation (I made it thru Open Table) and then told the host again when we arrived.  They did absolutely nothing with this information but yet I saw some other table get the special acknowledgement.  What a disappointment, all around.  \n\nWould I go back?  Dunno.... There are many other places here in the valley that we need to experience prior to ever giving these folks our hard-earned casheroo....", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5OfCHlBmUkoEc2vDDBYOBg", "review_id": "M8qulrYBs5gsHaP2yDIrRA", "text": "This restaurant makes my heart happy ... We just had a family birthday celebration last night with a party of 8.  We were happy to learn that it was half priced wine bottles (Sundays and Mondays), so naturally we had 4 bottles on a Monday night :)  \n\nWe had 3 small plates to start the meal - the calamari, quesadillas and ceviche.  All were very good.  I could eat the quesadillas all day every day!  The ceviche has an interesting flavor, almost like cinnamon.  It wasn't my favorite ceviche in town, but I did enjoy it.  \n\nEveryone ordered something different.  Skewers, New Mexican Platter, Swordfish Special, Halibut Special, Surf & turf, Steak Skewers, Chicken Skewers, and I can't remember the last meal.  Everyone was very happy with their food. We did have a small hiccup with the chicken on the skewers not being totally done, but our server was very apologetic and offered to bring back some properly cooked chicken.  But he was already full so he declined.  They took the whole skewer meal off the bill without us asking or even putting up a fuss about it. I loved the surf & turf, perfectly cooked and the shrimp was wrapped in bacon - yum!\n\nWe also had a couple of desserts - the flourless chocolate cake, which was a delicious fudge cake that we devoured ... and the creme brulee, which they brought with a lit candle for the birthdays we were celebrating.  My husband prefers his creme brulee custard a little more firm, but i thought it was perfect!  So I ate most of it  :)\n\nI think our server was new because he seemed to have a shadow most of the evening.  But he did a great job, was very personable, and if I was smart enough to find out his name, I would love to sit in his section again.\n\nThey never seem to hurt for business, yet they still manage to make you feel like they want you to come back again and again!  And I will!  I love this restaurant - it's definitely a family favorite!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GTkZ-E3Fpu4YNGLeA3JJjQ", "review_id": "x5875Um76wS3RbPQhOGKWg", "text": "It's the best!  Downstairs, hanging at the bar, you can't beat it!  \n\nThe food is EXCELLENT!!!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bWZRls8Gsi7FKB1WpPx3eg", "review_id": "d6qy6IjPbAcq66HuGDf8YQ", "text": "My favorite, favorite, favorite place to go!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cPrgGOlHmuK45qDh2VhveA", "review_id": "y_uJ7P9sUGy_5b8hRCdQHQ", "text": "My fianc\u00e9 took his pediatric boards yesterday and that calls for a no-more-studying-at-coffee-shops-during-dinner celebration! We are brand new to Phoenix and these last few months have been eating lots of Mexican and some more Mexican, which we are not complaining about in the least, but it was time for something different. Our neighbor recommended Richardson's/Rokerij as his favorite so I made a reservation for Monday night.\n\nWe sat in their downstairs dining room tucked in a generous booth in the back corner. My fianc\u00e9 ordered a Dark and Stormy and we split a bottle of Pinot Noir as our server informed us of their 1/2 price bottles of wine deal. Hurrah! We ordered 2 appetizers: the bacon-wrapped scallops and the crab-stuffed mushrooms. One bite of the scallops and we were in heaven. They were GIANT, perfectly cooked, and beautifully placed in a pool of amazingly different dipping sauces. You can never go wrong with wrapping bacon on a piece of, well, anything, but this appetizer was magical.\n\nMy fianc\u00e9 ordered the Rokerij Steak with roasted corn and mashed sweet potatoes in a chili pepper. I'm not a steak lover, but took one bite of his dish and it melted in my mouth. Fantastic. I ordered the Swordfish special with roasted eggplant and mashed sweet potatoes in the chili pepper as well, and I devoured every bite! \n\nWhat did it for me, however, was the dessert. We shared the truffle with vanilla gelato topped with berries. The truffles were like buttery brownies in a hard shell and perfectly portioned to satisfy. Very memorable. We will be back, even if it's just for the truffles!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RAWy3YCE-jwfyuGvwzUaqQ", "review_id": "IPzNGkmzXVHnnZjAayBiNA", "text": "This is one of my absolute favorite restaurants. The ambiance, the food, the service. This place has it all. I was a fan of Richardson's but the Rokerij is such a nice place and I hope they will continue to offer both menus. My only beef is we booked a table for a group on Open Table and when we got to the restaurant no reservations. Honestly I think the problem was on Open Table's end. We ended up having to go to a different place but that can happen anywhere.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2FtCOwNwd6UsBgScSc1_Ug", "review_id": "vRgepKLP_ecrrDM2McJsjA", "text": "Can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet. I love this spot! The food is great, the dining vibe is perfect (think cozy wine cellar) and all the staff are friendly. I mostly have visited for lunch, so prices are decent. Not sure how the dinner prices compare. \n\nTip: Stay away from he fresh bread... It is sinfully delicious, and you will not have willpower to leave room in your stomach for entrees (and they are worth it!)", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "28i9BnGOUpL4z4HJC18gfg", "review_id": "LWob6jdkvZa_aGsifYQLEw", "text": "I was expecting more since there are so many 5 star reviews on yelp. Three friends and I tried Rokerij for the first time on Saturday. We had a reservation for 6:30. The specials are on a blackboard above your head behind you if you are seated in the booths. You have the practically get out to read them. The paper menus have a lot of abbreviations so you have to keep remembering what the letters mean. I don't want to work that hard. Can't you just spell out the words? I ordered the surf and turf from the Richardson's side of the menu. What was delivered was an unappetizing mess. The plate and everything on it was covered in a chili sauce. It looked like dog food with a piece of steak in the middle. Really it was a terrible presentation. My husband's plate looked the same. The other two at our table ordered from the Rokerij side and at least it looked a lot better. The two bacon wrapped shrimp were flavorful and my steak was over cooked for medium but OK. I could have skipped the messy beans or at least they could put them in a cup. I may try them again but just for happy hour and I'll keep the Rokerij side of the menu.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r0FndzMxCX58KhhpoLvaIA", "review_id": "7ZwhWnhS59DNG59yI-sYzg", "text": "For anyone who says that Phoenix has no culture and is just a desert wasteland... please take them to this amazing restaurant.  This place is owned by the same folks who owned Richardson's (which burned down a few years ago- I was devastated - but is being re-built next to Rokerij).  \n\nThis place is dark, hip, inviting with great music and outstanding service.  The food here incredible... New Mexican cuisine meets Wild West flavors.  So good, you'll be kicking yourself for not going sooner.  Was there yesterday for brunch... carne adovada with scrambled eggs.  Seriously, the pork is the best I have ever had.  But everything on the menu is fantastic - steaks, seafood, tamales.  Yum.  Go here.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4E_nPWw89FLFHdNsEgMH-g", "review_id": "l1UojVbqVXfF5STAitHi3A", "text": "Hi Werner!! Yep gotta give a special shout out to the newest bartender on his first day  working at Rokerji. He was awesome and he spoiled me and Soraya rotten. :)\n\nThis is cute but small little place. As I was walking up, two different couples instantly said, I hope you have a reservation as they were walking away. Uhoh... this can't be good. I called Soraya who was in route to ask if she had made reservations.. hmm nope. Crap. So when she arrives, I sucker her into going downstairs since everyone that went down, came right back up. Lo and behold there were two seats at the bar. Hmm interesting that no one saw that lol. We hoisted ourselves up and was immediately greeted by Werner as well as the rest of the bar staff. We ordered our wine a bottle of the cupcake wine, which was delicious and it was half off seeing as it was Monday :). We also ordered the prime rib sliders, brie toasts, and the tacos. The people next to us had commented on how hot the tacos were and was wondering if we could handle the heat as they said they couldn't. Don't get me wrong, they were spicy, but I make things way spicier so I was use to it. Soraya well not so much lol.\n\nThe tacos, sliders, and brie toasts were so good, The prime rib was cooked perfectly and the au jus to dip it in was num yummy. We also ordered the flour-less chocolate cake that was more like a sinful fudge. Delicious. We even got to move over to the fire place to continue chatting it up and enjoy our wine and dessert.\n\nI will definitely be back, especially if Werner is working. :)", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2U1l902B6fJ9lx77-l6q2w", "review_id": "jW0FeWkD0ndnoemQZG18Uw", "text": "Heading out a bit late, I brought my dining companion to Dick's Hideaway, only to find that their kitchen closes earlier than I remembered, but they quickly invited us to go to the Rokerij, just about a block north, with the same menu. OK, good plan.\n\nAt the Rokerij, we were directed downstairs, and what a lovely surprise. Cozy, intimate, and Incubus on the speakers. We sat at the bar and Ashley took very good care of us. Stella on tap - bonus for my dining companion. Iced tea for me with a generous slice of lemon (just the way I like it) didn't go empty. Thanks Ashley!\n\nWe weren't particularly ravenous, so we decided to share - spinach salad (our instinct but also Ashley's recommendation) and the New Mexican Platter (green chile). This was just about the perfect choice for both of us.\n\nI have to say I was impressed with the salad. I'm seldom impressed with salads. I dated a chef who made spectacular salads at home. So yeah, this one was amazing. Even without added chicken or blackened shrimp. The Menu just says \"spinach salad\" what it doesn't say is: with green, red and yellow bell peppers, red onion, tomatoes, sliced fresh jalapenos, feta cheese and bacon shallot vinaigrette (french vinaigrette I think - with balsamic instead of red wine - nice!!! heavy on the mustard and light on the honey) perfection as far as I'm concerned. Just a little fresh cracked black pepper made it even better.\n\nThe Entree arrived at the perfect time, and we quickly dove in. Perhaps a bit too quickly as the food was piping hot (not a bad thing). Now I claim to be a wimp about spicy food (especially chiles) but this dish stayed right at the edge of what I can handle, heat wise, and didn't push me over the edge. The flavors were amazing. A great sampler with a tamale, relleno and a chicken burro (heavy on the cheese - yum). Even my dining companion who likes things spicy agreed that there was good heat but tons of flavor (I think the hatch green chile surprised him). I had a great taste experience, trying a little of everything and there was still some left over, which Ashley had boxed for us. Value for the price - absolutely!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WJhAKYIAKyrdFnTnjuM44Q", "review_id": "WE7iJob04LC1GW1ybEmTLQ", "text": "We enjoyed a phenomenal Christmas Eve dinner this year at Rokerij. We had a larger party (16) so we used the private room they have behind the bar. It was fantastic. Shannon and Paul were fantastic while we set this up and the night couldn't have been better. Tony did a great job with such a large group. Of course, the food is just crazy good.... The \"Rokerij\" side of the menu is traditional American fare while the \"Richardson's\" side of the menu is New Mexico-style Mexican food (WONDERFUL if you like spicy). Typical Rokerij, they also had about 10 specials (veal chops were great, salmon and grouper were perfect), plus everything ordered from the menu was wonderful (except the prime rib sliders were way over-cooked and bland). We highly recommend... Thanks Rokerij for a great night.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r3_JcUFWGERe8ytAHQPDyQ", "review_id": "RVEbqITh8KsZkURDa-3g1w", "text": "I heard good things about this place, and was looking forward to what the \"basement\" atmosphere would feel like, lowbrow, a little seedy, etc. Sadly, too many middle-aged men wearing flip flops out on a Friday night. Flip flops? UGH..in Winter? Also, our waiter SUCKED! He acted like he had a hard night and was unwilling to suggest a beer, so I am sure he spit in my draft...Anyhoo, does not matter as I will not return.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nErPkB8PyDdYgbCqjcBT4w", "review_id": "uN-wihPzFXMYeLsg3XoJrw", "text": "My favorite restaurant in Phoenix. I love the turkey enchiladas, and the leftovers are great in the morning reheated with two fried eggs on top. Great, somewhat hipster ambiance but not too young of a crowd. Not all that child friendly but they have been friendly to a friend's well behaved son we take there. Overall, great place. I live in Tucson where we have no shortage of good restaurants and still look forward to this place every time I visit Phoenix.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SHTJPF9xvkB912zkmvUw9A", "review_id": "rVGBK25CADZ7UuzhLefGsQ", "text": "Not too bad for happy hour, if you can get a seat at the bar.  If not, it's regular prices for you.  Also, the portions have gotten smaller on their oh so tasty apps (in particular, the beef skewers).  \n\nNote to the owner, please don't park behind your patrons, making it impossible for them to exit the space without a spotter and a 20 point turn.  That sucks.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ddu8W1rg4M4J_gjy-12SmQ", "review_id": "M88wiYRxwKY9L2iMxUkGow", "text": "It was very busy, the seating was on time, and drink service was slow.  I think our server was somewhat in the weeds, and got two of our orders wrong.  \nThe thing is, we still ate everything and had a great time, even Grandma (they put her right in front of the fireplace).  For N.M. Mexican food in Phoenix, it is the best.\nGreat place to people watch.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t9dSBPONLTj7dpTsd1sJnQ", "review_id": "2N89x3Lf8tr1LC3yB5o9Tw", "text": "WOW!! What an amazing establishment.  I had the pleasure of sitting downstairs, as I entered through the kitchen.  This is my second time dining here, and since I entered this way the first time, I ended up doing it again. The martinis are absolutly amazing and the food is spectacular.  I had a dirty martini with amazing blue cheese stuffed olives, shaken violently, with that frothy layer of ice on top - outstanding.  Then I ordered up the enchiladas and tamales - which came with both red and green sauce.  Let me warn you the red sauce is NO JOKE! WHOA! Hot, but super yummy.  Everything was prepared perfectly and I could not be happier.  My date had the sliders and scallops - I don't think I have had a better prepared scallop.  The service is perfect, staff is happy, food is amazing and I will dine there again!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9g_ARKx0eJmNH8oO1TR9rQ", "review_id": "zj-n6GnL8m8zRdqH_Io9nA", "text": "review from dicks hideway:\nThis place is called many things from Rokerij(y), Richardsons, and Dick's Hideaway. We went and grabbed breakfast and it was ok but pretty pricey for what we got. I was not a fan of the filet mignon breakfast or the way they do the beans on the tortillas but it was an ok experience. The next time we decided to try it for an early dinner but then decided to sit at the bar since happy hour is 5$ for appetizers(small plates). This is where the place really shines. The onion rings are the best I have had, The filet mignon skewers were excellent. The bacon wrapped shrimp were good but nothing to write about, but the prime ribsliders were top notch. We left with a small bill after a few drinks and some good food and vowed to go with friends again soon.\n\nGo at happy hour and sample some small plates.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Vgs9VTdJ2oJMwGMow8xSCg", "review_id": "dAdbGEBZPIovCOg4EJLsXw", "text": "Went with my husband to Richardson's/Rokerij for the first time. He raved about this place. We went on a Wednesday night, with no reservation. The wait was about 1 hour. Luckily there were 2 bar seats that became available, so we took them. We ordered the 3 cheese flatbread appetizer and it was delicious. I had a large salad for dinner which was perfect, as I was not very hungry. My husband had the chicken enchiladas that I tasted and were very good. The food is cooked to order so it did take a while to get our meal, but it was worth the wait and service was excellent. While waiting, we chatted with several people at the bar, and one couple offered us a taste of their appetizer. We returned the favor, when flatbread came. One more thing, do not leave without getting the decadent truffle dessert. Heavenly, but not over done in any way. All in all a great experience. I do recommend reservations.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AWcwYAZyqZOheTNEwdAF8A", "review_id": "M9cyGY_ADP8BnIVcpxVUvQ", "text": "Went here with the Supper Club in November for a 6:30pm dinner. Our table ended up being downstairs, and we had to go through the kitchen. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the ambiance downstairs - candlelit lighting, cozy ambiance, and menu specials written on the chalkboard (felt very New York).\n\nThe waiter was prompt in arriving to take our drink orders and to offer suggestions. I opted for the Prosecco ($10) since they didn't offer Moscato. \n\nWe started off with the Roasted Garlic Plate ($16) based on the waiter's recommendation. I expected the garlic taste to be overpowering but it was quite subtle, especially when it was spread over a piece of bread and topped with the cheese sauce. I don't know where they get the garlic, but those things were humungous! (The garlic was almost the consistency of butter, the way it was roasted.)\n\nFor the entree, I opted for the Pasta Heidi ($15), which consisted of green chile linguine, chunky slices of grilled chicken, and a chipotle cream sauce, served over a grilled tortilla. The plate came out piping hot and smelled so good! The pasta tasted so fresh and although I can handle spicy foods, this dish had my mouth burning. I could only handle a few small bites before I got full; had plenty of leftovers for lunch and dinner the next day.\n\nTwo of the gals ordered the special of the night, something with bone marrow, an enchilada, a tamale, and a side of what looked like fettucine alfredo. The other gal ordered the Chimayo Chicken ($22), which is stuffed chicken breast with a side of asparagus. I took a bite of this and found it pretty spicy (stuffed with poblano chiles), but delicious!\n\nWe shared a chocolate dessert, which is decently sized and enough to share between five gals. I could only handle one bite as it was too rich and chocolatey. \n\nOur waiter was very attentive, knows the menu, and provided very prompt service.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nSkdplyJyYT_ZI9pezHzfA", "review_id": "9g3NQLG9E3HAgv-UKpDJgg", "text": "3 1/2 stars (but I'll round up).\n\nIt's good, but not particularly outstanding.\nI love New Mexican (as in the state) food and understand the addition of broader American and Mexican options in the menu... but found myself wishing they had stuck with a single theme, and done it well.\n\nThe sauces (for enchilada, chile relleno) were wonderfully flavored.  I was not impressed with the ceviche (probably because I was not anticipating a tomato based marinade).  Wine list was good.  \n\nIt's an accessible menu.  I think I was hoping for more niche-cuisine.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "B4wLeibRXt7u8Mjet5kkog", "review_id": "l9_yaHNGiAw6X0dPOkP-jg", "text": "They serve heaven on metal plates in the chilliest ambiance ever! I've never had a better brunch in my life! Try either the Carne Adovada with Eggs or the Breakfast Burrito with New Mexican Sausage...good grief!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c6sX9OeQS1OnLJsbZ-3T5A", "review_id": "xbQ8hO2ZhPlvokOx5jC-LA", "text": "Dinner on a Thursday night starting at 6pm downstairs table.\n\nIt was beyond excellent, the servers downstairs ( Jeff and Steve ) bust their ass at every table, not just ours. The beers were always full, the food was served without a delay and our guest was impressed, and that is exactly why we take clients there. Dinner is pricey, but I have never been overcharged and always welcomed when you walk in. I am looking forward to Richardson's opening so it will be a bit easier to get tables downstairs.\n\nThanks!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EGx1fKrOdfe592CoOfEXHA", "review_id": "9RA4IjPLwdYzI9YCv8XBtA", "text": "I love the food and it is usually excellent service. I always visit the downstairs cellar bar. It has a hip rustic feel and pretty good tunes on the ipod. One of my faves", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bSOYwOy9ilck_gjy4VeZEw", "review_id": "VOrsHxkpof3rKwYXZ1A4bQ", "text": "The food is excellent and the portions are generous. It is probably one of the best happy hours in the valley with $5 glasses of wine and $5 smaller plates of appetizers. We have eaten here many many times and have always had great service and the food never disappoints!!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qNZL9n8yy_W1svZlzqsqog", "review_id": "kSK2JziJaKERIsJ0-tBwfg", "text": "I had heard really good things about this place and had high hopes. I wanted to like it so badly but no dice. We were starving and conveyed this to our server who kept saying \"take your timeeeee, no rush.\" Ha, no really. We would have loved it rushed. We were HUNGRY! We decided to try the quesadilla du jour after our server told us it was shredded pork in their special sauce. Instead, he brought us the oyster du jour. He said he thought we ordered the oysters. My boyfriend hates seafood and we had just had a lengthy discussion with the server regarding what the quesadilla of the day was. Huh, how did he get that wrong?! He kept running away as we were trying to give him our dinner order. It was just such a long process! My boyfriend ordered the sirloin steak medium rare and I ordered the green chili burger. His steak tasted like hamburger meat and my fries were cold. My burger was good though and I did enjoy the ambiance of sitting near the fireplace in a cozy booth, so thumbs up for that! We waited for our check. And waited. And waited. We put our credit card ON the table near the edge. And waited. Finally, our server brought it over. Our meal took over 2 hours for the two of us. I was falling asleep near the end as we tried to get the check. Between the service and the food, I don't think I'll give this place another shot.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hgmHst9wb_kZdYyBmQs5VA", "review_id": "SdJVoLRHd9J7ZE_eHzUVZQ", "text": "Vindicated.  The first visit, I went with a girl friend and I had rock salt in my Oysters Rockafeller and a waitress with a bad attitude.  \n\nThe second time I went down stairs, eat at the bar, had amazing service, and to-die-for steak tartar.  To die for.  A lovely platter with an egg yolk laden mountain of hand ground tartar yum, the complements were lovely and dish was just too good.  YUM!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oJsnqRror1DUmi3jWgbwaA", "review_id": "zh88Ojy68zUMMX0xL6rZRQ", "text": "Picked here for my birthday dinner w/ my family since I'd never been...everything was amazing.  We had about 8 of us so we ordered a few appetizers to start: the ceviche, steak skewers and calamari...all amazing.  My aunt and I split two fish specials - halibut and salmon, both were cooked perfectly and we picked the side of spicy potatoes stuffed in a green pepper.  Yummm. Someone else got one of the pizzas which was delicious with goat cheese and garlic, my brother got the meat trio special and was in heaven.  Then we got a tiramisu and creme brulee for dessert, the creme brulee was everyone's favorite -- vanilla bean flavor with berries.  Oh and the wine was half-off since it was a Monday so we had two bottles and also got one to go.  A really good red, I forget what kind.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D2NKLp8yrK-49RKslrOnpw", "review_id": "D0vLVineKpr2ejq88-AljQ", "text": "This place has an interesting layout with multiple little areas to eat drink and overall be merry.  The patio is nice and I loved the little downstairs bar/cellar.  I had an array of appetizers for dinner that were all excellent.  Spicy and flavorful.  I'm really looking forward to returning!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3hPmlMAP3PfHMiwNW_RUZg", "review_id": "tRFDTe0JhErqRy0zVUTbBA", "text": "Always amazing! Always a wait! Well worth it! I usually order off their specials menu and get seafood and its always on point! The cactus pear margaritas are awesome and I get 1-3 every time! I have yet to try their brunch but heard great things! If you are visiting make it a point to eat here! Understand its not mexican, its New Mexico style which is spicy but flavorful! You can always try the Richardsons or Dicks Hideaway too. A lot of the same things on the menu. My dad always gets the green chile stew or carne adovada when he visits from Chicago which has become quite often since he found this place!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C_63PhYKprUPslv12xAFWA", "review_id": "61kSIk7Nw3YSzYmvsSSneA", "text": "I took a friend who was visiting from out of town to Saturday brunch and both of us were pleasantly surprised.  The atmosphere is great and the food even better.  I had the Benedict and Enchiladas (Richardsons Combo) and was a bit surprised (in a good way) by the burn of chili peppers.  The smoked pork loin on the Benedict was also noticeable and overall it's probably been one of the best meals I've had in quite a while.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tl61BB223Whc_UddDnWUxw", "review_id": "CJllLRbLWX9_kTUz6iJi-A", "text": "Quite possibly one of my favorite restaurants in Phoenix. They never disappoint. We have taken lots of out of town guests there as well as locals who hadn't yet been (where have they been eating?!). \n\nCan't go wrong with any of their dishes but I love the carne adovado. Super smoky flavored and delicious. Their fish specials are to die for, wine list is killer and the atmosphere is super chill.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AAv0CP8jmprbYJCShMHLNg", "review_id": "kzbhhOHJUdBi7n2-ZD09Aw", "text": "BEWARE...if you want a reservation for less than four people, you are out of luck! Apparently there is one table in the dungeon that is reserved for parties less than four but it was reserved for he night. However, we were invited to sit in the bar...yipeee!!! I think it's good for them that they are busy, but I think they should seriously evaluate how they treat new customers. This place was highly recommended, but impossibly unaccessible.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CXhYBa5R70CkowoW5U89ug", "review_id": "pD-8EtWcSapFlmjHdS3U9A", "text": "I've eaten here a number of times.  The small plates are usually decent.  Just a tip, don't order the Pork chop.  It's very thick and mine was completely raw on the inside.  I sent it back to be fired again and when it was returned it was seared on the outside but still completely raw on the inside.  Pork + raw = trichinosis.  I don't want worms.  Our server was very attentive however and recommended that it be comped to the manager.  The manager came over and mentioned that they would take care of the pork chop, but he seemed kind of put out by it.  No apology whatsoever.  I left a huge raw chop sitting on the table.  This service is atypical, but after waiting kind of long for the food, you think it would have been cooked enough.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GOwr-GpWKBzf7vhcc2cH9g", "review_id": "nVbgZRwuotwq1QJ52maW3w", "text": "I know that you want to hold onto the Richardson's brand, but when you have Rokerij and Richardson's name in one place, I just wondered \"why.\" It is confusing. just sayin. \n\nWalked into the new patio space between the 2 structures and was really excited by all the space. It was a Tuesday 6:30 reservation, so the crowd was light. We were greeted with a smile and confirmed our reservation for 5. The hostess kindly pointed to the dining room and we ended up being corraled into the original dining room. We were in the way of the wine coolers and the restroom and the stairs... and we got the looks from the servers trying to move about. But where did they want us to go? Should have we been offered a spot to wait on the patio? Please work that out. \n\nFood: Once sat down, Ashley was our server and was quick to point our the specials. We sat for a little bit before the drinks came. We ordered some apps. Really slow service, but tasty apps. The #3 pizza was awesome. Cannot beat that sausage! We also got the blackened scallops. Excellent! \n\nFor dinner, I had the Pork Chop Chorizo with the Green Chili Potato (GCP). Say no more! Excellent! There was a tenderloin ordered with GCP and the vegetables. Really good. Everyone loved their food! But Ashley was having a tough night. Wanted a second bottle of wine and they had to find one - took a little while. Once we got our second bottle of wine, we did not see anyone til we were done. \n\nMy wife just reminded me of something really weird that happened. They had mixed up the sides on 2 dishes. So Ashley took both plates back to the kitchen and switched the sides on the plates and brought them back... Every restaurant I have ever been to, would have just brought a correct side to the person. It was really tacky.\n\nCertain things are just outstanding, but some items are just done better in NM. The ambiance is great. Now if I can just get some proper service...\n\nQuick Tip - If you don't mind sitting at the bar, go downstairs. Great service, and they have a reverse happy hour that has 1/2 price apps!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6K6GvIJZ_G_luOrVZDwrZw", "review_id": "mSLw0Dc8BFu1aFs0TCtZWA", "text": "Ambiance: we had the private dining room in the back - PLUS\nServer: knew every special, could describe chipotle to a tourist from MN - PLUS PLUS\n\nMenu - interesting but not pretentious (big plus in my book)\n\nI know people go there for the southwest cuisine BUT.......I'm going to say go for the FISH. The handling of the swordfish and halibut and scallops was Excellent!  Cooked to perfection, paired with great Fresh sauces or salsas and such a great choice of veggie side dishes - beets!  broccolini!  other interesting stuff!!\n\nYou get what you pay for.  Absolutely.  Next time will come much earlier so I can linger in the BAR for awhile - nice!  Adding Rokerij to my list of \"take out-of-town guests here so they quit being snarky with me about Az having no interesting cuisine\".", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D2NKLp8yrK-49RKslrOnpw", "review_id": "WI2-tXfDCA8HuGkm7I2Cjw", "text": "Happy hour at the bar was the best!  Great prices on their amazing fresh and flavorful food, tasty drinks to wash em down.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ThOb8OjRC_H8EsmtMgcD9Q", "review_id": "LiYlR5k9f57H90X2qJlqMA", "text": "As flavorful a menu as you're ever going to find; the food tastes as good as it smells.  If you're looking for a quieter evening, be sure to request the Rokerij side, rather than Richardson's.  Unique, romantic, dark, and hip, the setting and dishes are one of a kind.  I plan on going back, but not before I finish my leftovers, today!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vykOQb8R3Y3sN7cWz-8J-g", "review_id": "XE1ccTTRj-JIPvAxIxA21w", "text": "We've been going here for years but last Sunday we had the BEST steaks ever!  A tenderloin and a New York.  I don't know what was different but they were amazing.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nF98Wf6ytap7wl58D3oJwA", "review_id": "CmNETWMBc2GvZ2xVnGANpg", "text": "Just returned from the Rockerij, we had a house salad that was mixed greens (Costco style) with 2 small pieces of tomato and croutons for $8.00!  Sorry folks this is not a salad this is a plate of lettuce.  $8.00!!  \n\n We ordered Prime Rib and once again we were disappointed, seriously the meat was tough and that \"melt in your mouth anticipation\"  just didn't happen.   We walked out vowing never to return again.  If you are commancing high prices then provide superior quality.  As for service, it is a reflection of the 'lack of flavor, quality and true concern for patrons', everyone is too busy to concern themselves with the details.  \n\nWe dine out often, returning to places that once valued client, quality and service.  We will not retun to Rokerji,  Bummer, once upon a time the client, service and quality meats reined supreme.\n\nSharon G.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VgdDYz0-i1kDszfEu5nFdg", "review_id": "7yaUADIxMYo-M1B6xU0sEw", "text": "We went here last night on our way home.  I love that they are open late as we didn't get there till after 10 pm.  If you go earlier, be prepared for a long line/wait.  The food here is always consistently good.  B/F loves the Chimayo Chicken with their fabulous Green Chili Potato.  Last night he had the roasted corn for the side which was amazing.  I got one of their specials - Swordfish with an fantastic pineapple cilantro salad and my sides were the GCP and zucchini.  Excellent meal all around.  My only complaint is, I wish they would get rid of the tv's or make it in a section that is away from the dining area.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gcyEUr4DXcbjnGRAWFtfAQ", "review_id": "BslISEau8Pk2voEPN7kY-g", "text": "Rokerij is worth the hype. We popped in last week for a late bite and left super happy. We scored a few seats at the bar, the place was SUPER crowded (which is a good sign on a Wednesday). I started with a beer called Banana Bread, which was awesome. Wifey had a glass of wine, but I can't remember what it was. We couldn't decide on what we wnated so we ended up splitting the entree of Blackened Salmon with Apple/Chipotle chutney and some potatoes. We also got three of the small Plates: mini reuben, crispy calamari and cilantro rubbed grilled shrimp. All the food was awesome. The salmon was cooked perfectly, although i think I would have liked the chutney on the side, but that's small fries. The calamari was cooked perfectly, the shrimp were awesome (although the bed of rice it came on was meh), and the mini reubens were great as well. I was super excited to try it, and it delivered. Can't wait to go back!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tRBC8zo48KbWIJn_hEG4mA", "review_id": "tYhjqOdaRQrUDcRkc2RMmw", "text": "Our waiter, Rhino, tried very hard tho there was some inconsistency on the arrival of our dishes.  He was very helpful and tried to ease the confusion.  The food was great and you gotta love 1/2 price wine bottle night.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ki71iAFTxsPPQfX430c99Q", "review_id": "_ylib1FK1Bl3aYz5aczVMw", "text": "Dimly lit, intimate restaurant. It had a very laid back, yet sexy (as my fiance described it) ambiance. Our server was nice but a little forgetful about some little things (eg: ice bucket for our white wine). Overall food was pretty good.\n\nAppetizers:\n1) Bacon Wrapped Pan Seared Scallops: well cooked and loved the 4 different dipping sauces (green chile, salsa, tomato?, butter).\n2) Stuffed mushrooms: little mushroom heads but they were still good and the sauce wasn't bad.\n\nEntrees:\n1) Sea bass in mango sauce with a side of eggplant and potato with green chile\n2) New Mexico Enchiladas\n3) Ahi Tuna Salad over mixed greens\n4) Rokerij burger\n- everything was pretty good. My only complaint was that the tuna was a little over cooked (requested it medium rare and it came out more medium/medium-well)", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iIyh5lXNROSsDqvZ5Z-51A", "review_id": "_SZNPxBthuLbiSux9E-Lgg", "text": "Its just darn good food, great service what a find--- the wine list fantastic- it has all that \"get out of Orange County/ not eating in stucco palace- strip mall\" feel one needs - you did a great job Peter! great find!!!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dw6H765_7PBYBmbR7Uwnsw", "review_id": "XZEpuKe9YqP9I5_xhqT3GA", "text": "We are a group of 7 who call ourselves the FNF (Friday-Night-Foodies). We eat together nearly every Friday evening. We like good service and good food and are willing to drive anywhere in the Valley and pay for a great evening. On the 6th of July, we went to the Rokerij. \nWe have been to the Rokerij several times over the last 18 months. Each time we visit the Rokerij, the quality of the food and the service declines. But my husband, who very much likes their double cut, chorizo stuffed pork chop,   chose the Rokerij to celebrate his birthday. Early in the week, we booked a reservation for 7 people - \n\nWhen we arrived (remember they knew the size of our group and the time of our arrival) they scrunched us in a booth designed for 4 or 5 and then appended two uncomfortable chairs as an afterthought to the end of the booth table. The chairs were not the right height for the table and they were in the aisle where they were bumped by everyone moving through the area - really awful. \n\nI guess the waiter thought we were his buddies because he recognized us from earlier visits. Somehow this recognition gave him the right to behave overly familiar to the point of being flippant.  In addition to the rude waiter and the really uncomfortable, cramped and dark booth we were seated in, here are a few other specifics.\n\nEarly in the week when my husband booked restaurant, he asked specifically if he could still get the chorizo stuffed pork chop. He was assured he could. When he ordered it, he was informed it was no longer on the menu. When he expressed his dismay, the waiter requested the kitchen to concoct a similar substitute which was chorizo between to pork chops. It arrived overcooked, dry and not at all resembling the real thing.\n\nI ordered the sea bass. It arrived smelly to the point of concern (yuck) and looked and tasted more like snapper or tilapia than sea bass. When I complained, our buddy, the waiter said it was California not Chilean sea bass. Well for nearly $40, I would have expected that be explained on the menu and before I ordered it not when it arrived. It was totally inedible.\n\nWe ordered appetizers of bacon wrapped shrimp and bruschetta. The bacon was nearly raw, the shrimp were overcooked and tough and the bruschetta should have been described as tasteless, soggy bread with a blob of bottled salsa. I think there may have been sauces on the shrimp that would have been interesting but it was hard to get a taste with a fork...Why won't they supply spoons to get to the sauces? Why does the Rokerij have such a disdain of serving spoons? \n\nAnd, similar to their \"serving spoon issue\", what's with that no straws policy? Really? I brought a baggie with straws from home but at these prices, can't they just give me a straw through which I can drink my Belvidere? I mean, the drink was the only good thing I had all night.\n\nWe agree, we may try the Rokerij one more time but after that, if it isn't better, we will take the Rokerij off the FNF list.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LSf-IajkL99JQBZ3PzXnjQ", "review_id": "g7lGHaMhuFDVI25FRExrfg", "text": "Love the basement bar. Nice atmosphere, bartenders know how to make decent cocktails and the Chile Relleno was gringofied, but tasty. Had some meat thing the bartender recommended- it was ok, but no love from me.\n\nI definitely recommend this place for a nice evening out.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eOVVMnFC5jeAInwiG3uNEw", "review_id": "GWR6l6zufOZnQ82MFMN37g", "text": "Holy sweet tiny baby Jesus wrapped in swaddling clothes, this was one good-ass breakfast joint. I had their crab omelet... O_o it was fabulous! One of those \"I feel so full but I will continue to eat this\" type moments. You keep shoveling it in, pausing briefly for digestion, then shovel more in so you can finish it. I admittedly fell into a food coma about 3 hours later, but soo worth it. I really enjoyed their food and everyone else's food that I sampled from while they weren't looking. My only complaint was that it was ridiculously freezing in there, but no matter. My chattering teeth made it easier for me to eat faster.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hu0DsnKzczZJWzftlqIF9g", "review_id": "P9DiPnWXnNckDSwbxHzyXg", "text": "Absolutely LOVE this bar! The ambiance is beautiful - I love the long walk down the stone steps (careful ladies in high heels), the fireplace and comfy seating. My only complaint is that it is REALLY small - not the place to go with a large group.  The bartenders are phenomenal as is the food. Check it out for a romantic date night - you won't be disappointed.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 10, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "zfysCL-0uQNCWdGvzZ6QWA", "review_id": "NXAzAxAcy0zQwjpESLy5_A", "text": "The bf and I wanted Dick's Hideaway for breakfast, and were not particular about which location we ate off the menu from. For some reason. we just didn't feel like being cramped in the location next to Luci's today.\nVery glad we tried the Rokerij! It was not busy for breakfast, so we got a giant comfy booth to ourselves. It was nice and dark inside which we like! \n\nThe service was fine. We had Ryno today, and he was outgoing, spoke about a few menu items, and generally came back in a reasonable amount of time. \n\nI decided to try something different, and got the dungeness crab omelet featured on the blackboard. It was a generous amount of crab, peppers and onions, paired with the standard tortilla, potatoes and beans.  Not something I'd order on a regular basis, but this whole place is a bit of an adventure and the crab omelet really hit the spot.\nHe got the meatloaf and eggs, mmm spicy!! You have to ask for ketchup for your potatoes, and we were only brought one ramekin, but that's okay. It sufficed.\n\nWe don't really care for free valet as we are fully capable of parking our own car, but at least when we walked out, they brought our car immediately.\n\nOverall, not enough for the 5th star, but it's worth the drive for something different. We are dying to come back for lunch sometime and try that Pasta Heidi or Chimayo Chicken! \nI could find the back door and restrooms here, too. The ladies' room was clean with interesting artwork on the wall. This is silly, but I loved that they had the nice soft paper towels. Maybe that's why the menu prices are so high lol.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ikzyZTdFumUndn9Ch8aBzg", "review_id": "Q56cpvw73NrIyV_zoBvK2g", "text": "As usual, Rokerij doesn't disappoint.  We had a party of 7 and sat in the cellar in one of the booths which fit us well.  We had a vegetarian in our group and with mostly meat and fish dishes served we were a little worried she wouldn't find much to suit her tastes. Steven our server was great and pointed out so many options to her. She left full, satisfied and can't wait to go back for more.\nOthers in our group had Lamb, Pork and SeaBass.  As usual it was delicious and did not dissapoint!  The servings are large so expect you may go home with a to-go box.  Wine list is great but if you prefer a cocktail they really know how to make them.\nWe love the Rokerij and will visit the cellar again as well as Richardsons patio once this summer heat goes away.\nKeep up the good work Rokerij.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u1fxUYcCZsiazNmczJh0hQ", "review_id": "C9qnBS8fu2-noZ4jHgq8yg", "text": "Best Kept Secret in Phoenix! If you havent been here, then you need to give it a try! This should be on your bucket list of things to check out in Phoenix. I have been here several times and the food is never disappointing . I have tried almost every appetizer on the menu ...lots of love in the food. Very dark and romantic in the basement area.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YrBun_Gx0wt3bTRCUNEH4A", "review_id": "FB6Vf9eyo00D1kfO-lWHug", "text": "I've come here once for HH and twice for dinner. One of my favorite spots in the valley. The minute you walk into this underground-esque establishment, the ambience takes you over. Dimly lit, with an ultra-sexy atmosphere, the food is equally as impressive. My go to dish is the Rokerij Burger. Juicy, well-seasoned, and leaves you satisfied.  My only gripe is that it's always packed during the evening, and hard to get a table without a reservation. \n\n5 stars :)", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0aouU2Yfzvdie87pI12-Uw", "review_id": "IdWOUf5GSlz0eA17YhMcxw", "text": "Favorite happyhourundergroundeverything bar. Service is always prompt, friendly, amazing. I'm in love with the Chipotle Ribs, they have fresh squeezed juice and have an awesome bar selection. The fireplace is nice, so are the super comfy bar stools:)\n\nUpdate: no more chipotle ribs:( But i'm really excited to try out their brunch menu!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CM_vuEc6jKqpODm4hZJy8Q", "review_id": "rPI_8YJi8xwICOJx0ZW4ZA", "text": "Hands down one of my favorite restaurants in Phoenix! The Carne Adovada is the current contender for best dish on 16th St. The atmosphere, food and wine selection will have me coming back again and again. Great date spot, just noisy enough to not hear your date chewing but quiet enough to enjoy good conversation.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ryjqXdp68i2I9JPOpX9URw", "review_id": "xSFL6Yzu0XQvwUOV3dZODQ", "text": "I have to say this particular visit was outstanding.  I had the osso bucco... all I can say is.. OMG tasty goodness!\n\nThe Roasted garlic platter is always a favorite and we had some tasty oysters as well.  The cheese rich garlic platter which I've found can be hit or miss at other restaurants, was spot on, delicious, soft excellent.   The Oysters were as good as anything I've had in town.    Phoenix isn't exactly an Oyster hotspot.  They were tasty though.  \n\nI think the patio will be excellent when it cools down a bit and look forward to visiting again.\n\nWell done!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z7JJmRSSVQTxw_o8FwLGIA", "review_id": "GTvVNpVJz9rglMH28s3q_A", "text": "Great place, great food, nice staff. One of our favorite spots in Phoenix. It's a can't miss place to try!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "K6MrbZeqKG35ZiucFfucvw", "review_id": "RZiggIERSEAi7-shrq7DhQ", "text": "I'm glad we made a reservations!  On Wednesday at 8:30pm it was packed, which is a good sign!  We were greeted right away and were taken downstairs to their cozy basement (or cellar I should say).  It is very inviting with wooden ceilings and rafters with alluring stone fireplaces and leather lounge chairs.  I felt like I should be drinking scotch or bourbon down there!  We were seated by our waiter who was quite charming considering the full bar of people chattering away.  I should also note, we were placed in a great spot in the corner where you could observe the busy room or simply enjoy your company as if we were in a room to ourselves.  \n\nWe ordered two glasses of wine, and the Mushroom Brie Toast to start.  The toast was pretty unique and tasty, with a variety of mushrooms piled on perfectly toasted French bread with the perfect amount of cheese laced atop. For an entree I ordered the Ahi Tuna Salad with a soy vinaigrette.  It was good, with a healthy portion of perfectly cooked ahi, but the salad was kind of boring to me (mixed greens and tomatoes).  The vinaigrette was a bit on the soy-y side for me too...Yes I know that is what the dressing is called; I just expected something a bit more exciting and less salty.  \n\nMy date had the NY strip.  It was prepared to temperature and covered in mushrooms, which we probably should have thought of pairing with and alternate appetizer...I think he had his fill of mushrooms for a month hahah!  But it was good nonetheless.  The asparagus was was gone first, so I am assuming it was delicious and the mashed potatoes (came in a little pot on the side) were just kind of boring.  Personally, I would have served the potatoes on the plate with the steak to soak up the wonderful au jus!  \n\nAll in all we had a wonderful evening, in a great atmosphere, with great service and good food.  I would recommend it and I will be back!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "51su24cY2xc-D3m2Xso0sg", "review_id": "hXYCkINbVKXY4xrl6OqAAQ", "text": "Slam dunk every time! Awesome music too, love this place!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GMkF0yJWwFRVO9kiGOcojQ", "review_id": "XmQvWQmekFAr8ZhggF8ZJA", "text": "My food here wasn't as good as it has been at Dick's.. still good though.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QfMkmIcJVAiKYgItdX5D5A", "review_id": "iRtqFwi7DqAUDuzctNaqvQ", "text": "great seafood...nice quiet place...decent service...not cheap...special occaisions", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9VRz5DuDdOH2h4at-G_65g", "review_id": "OIEX4s8aAE6fGlQzCLL44Q", "text": "Truly awesome experience. I went there with my family around a year ago and it was definitely a fulfilling night. I recommend the pork chops. It was the only place in 15 years of dining with him that my great uncle enjoyed and actually gave a praise to the food and service. Believe me, that is huge!!!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iy-lnju3UY_eap5oztdkhg", "review_id": "DW80T2lFWPVESToQKR59Zg", "text": "This was my first time to Rokerij. I was shocked at how packed it was, and after being there and having happy hour there, even more shocked at how packed it stayed throughout the entire evening! Thankfully we got there early enough to find a seat! With that said, it's totally understandable. Their happy hour menu was awesome and decently priced! The staff was super attentive, helpful and on top of their game.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fc84xziqvCO__-XlQH6yag", "review_id": "pr-3jVpdXzsBDbv14VYOqw", "text": "Best hidden gem in Phoenix!  Get the Rokerij Steak with kings crab and jalepenos hollandaise sauce. Oh my...it is good.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tl61BB223Whc_UddDnWUxw", "review_id": "s5oQkpSzIJ61Wt7cSgTMHA", "text": "This is a go-to for us. Whenever anyone is visiting from out of town, we take them to this spot. It feels local, it feels clandestine at times, it feels authentic. \n\nWine list is stellar and I have never had a wine there I didn't like. I mean, I have never really had a wine anywhere I didn't like, so take it for what it's worth.  Pretty decent beer list and the martinis and margaritas are solid. \n\nFood is consistently one of those meals you are still talking about the next day. Went there recently with a group of 6. Roasted garlic as an appetizer? I was hesitant, but it was subtle buttery goodness that we all raved about. The carne adovado is a classic, never go wrong dish to order for dinner that a few people got. I typically order one of the fish specials and they are always creative dishes with an interesting sauce option. This time I got the seabass which was cooked to perfection and swimming in a chipotle orange sauce that I could've poured over anything (and everything) which I did with the accompanying vegetables. \n\nNot a place for kids-- in fact, I don't think they even have high chairs, so its a date night kinda place. Good news is-- if you didn't bring your kid, you aren't stuck next to another kid anyways. And I have to appreciate that.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zdDo1ZGwewj6q_YhnC4CeQ", "review_id": "dRXY3BNUasVIysgjCTWKpg", "text": "Nothing but good things can be said about the food here, I simply haven't had a bad meal yet and doubt I ever will. I positively love New Mexican style cuisine and how spicy it can get. Pretty amazing how hard it is to find here in the Valley! \nDrop in for a weekend brunch meal and treat yourself to a super spicy Bloody Mary or a tasty mimosa and start the morning off right.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x-VheAiykw0paUqUV0u2Ow", "review_id": "CI2kio3Pzn5PS0QRKwPaKw", "text": "One of my all time favorite spots! The basement bar is fantastic. The atmosphere, the service, the music, the fireplace, the comfortable bar stools, the clientele, are all great.\n\nGenerally my wife and I have gone here for reverse-HH, $5 wine and $5 small plates. (You cannot miss with the Tri-color roasted pepper bruschetta). Truth be told, we rarely stick to just the HH items. I can't resist the Rokerij salad (a magical wedge...get it with the turkey) and a good G&T (a nice pour and a 4.5 oz bottle of Fever Tree tonic). If HH isn't your thing, go for brunch or....dinner...as we finally did last Sunday. \n\nA group of six of us came in for dinner, aside from an awesome meal and great service (thank you, Jamie), we lucked into coming in on a day when they were serving green chile stew (spice-tastic) and 1/2 off bottles of wine. What?!?!? It was fantastic. My wife loved the smoked turkey and the green chile pork enchiladas (thanks, Richardson's) and another member of the party claimed the top sirloin was \"the best she'd ever had.\" A great night was had by all. If you haven't tried this place, you are missing out.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GN20gCrMHjXH7zdZ3AaAcA", "review_id": "J2pSZG19-YptQ2bxCoQCgQ", "text": "MUST experience for yourself! Very cozy, good place to talk over drinks & appetizers, love the fire place & basement-like atmosphere.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gB5gmjulziNkE2brvm3w9Q", "review_id": "czlxzElbPiZCJCEsJUdeKw", "text": "Love this place! I can't seem to stop ordering the New Mexico Enchiladas each time I go. I really need to branch out but I love them so.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "XiV696C2EHJ2kLwr5miHlw", "review_id": "e6A0r82A74nFtVSYwAevpA", "text": "Great service, delectable food, awesome atmosphere... What more can a girl say?  Venture to the basement -via a gorgeous stone-framed stairwell or the semi-sketchy elevator- for a cozy cabin feel and be sure to check out their specials (on the chalkboard)!  I dined there with a group of four on a Friday night and my entree came out later than the others, so our Server ended up comping our dessert, which was both unexpected and extremely accommodating. \n\nGet creative, because the Rokerij boasts a full bar, but no Cocktail List; or simply go for a glass of vino.  For a filling and mouth-watering entree, try the Rokerij Steak, Chimoy Chicken, or Red Chile Pasta.  Got a sweet tooth?  The Creme Br\u00fbl\u00e9e is guaranteed to put a smile on your face.  I pinky swear that this place is unlike any other Valley eatery...  Foodies, ASU students, and even Snobsdale peeps unite!  This is the place for you!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9lmDaFgmLq3xNTEQtvqmsg", "review_id": "PBrA6u8swTZZCG2FwdB_OQ", "text": "Let me preface this by saying this used to be my favorite restaurant in PHX... This experience has changed that...  I made a reservation for 11 5 days before the dinner at 730 pm on a Sat..  after arriving promptly at 730 we were forced to wait 20 minutesonly to be sat at 2 separate booths...  Completetly defeating the purpose of a group dining experience..  Now the bad part...  For dinner I ordered off the special menu a wild boar bacon wrapped bone in beef tenderloin cooked rare..  I received a baconless well done hunk of meat...  I pointed this out to the waitress she took the meal hoping to have it prepared correctly..  a few minutes later the manager approached the table and informed me they were out of the bacon ( one would think they would know that before the meal was prepared and attempted to slide this past the diner). I was offered a replacement meal , but declined and decided to go with the soup.... This prompted the manager to inform me it was a spicy dish to which I accepted and said it was fine, he proceeded to inform me of the heat of the dish 2 more times both times I assured him this was fine leading him to question my order again at which time I was in disbelief and asked if there is some reason he doesn't want me to  have the dish..   this was enough to finally agree to let me place the order the soup came and was excellent and spicy.   I managed to persevere through the heat and eat the whole bowl ( I enjoy spicy food).  This ruined the whole experience for me ..  luckily everyone else's meals were enjoyable its just disappointing being treated like that at a place I thought so highly of and do everythingin my power to get people I care about to do it....  A sad day", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Dg7PAZl58VLCiZwTSmASXw", "review_id": "UKJTVFPrTtpK7JSIw3-JdQ", "text": "Have always liked the food here but that's not everything. We were told it would be a 30 minute wait for 5 but we could go next door. However no one explained that meant an entirely different menu. We eventually were moved back to this location.  Very unaccommodating with young children. No high chairs, no straws, and $3 for a glass of milk. Wait staff was not very personable and seemed not to want to be bothered. Just not worth spending the money to be treated like an inconvenience. The host/manager was very nice and helpful though and the food is still good.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FCVknrnKGWvHx3nyprHC-w", "review_id": "BG7MJqkEvls3tQpGcWBcTw", "text": "Great ambience, great food, great drinks.  What more could you ask for!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "80PHOfM8KOBb7xEQN4C0lg", "review_id": "vHhJKk1s7EbAIQBRtFZTWA", "text": "I think I have to give this place the nod as my favorite restaurant in Phoenix.  The food is fantastic, good service, good atmosphere, it's perfect.  \n\nI've had the Rokerij steak twice, it's perfect.  The dungeness crab is plentiful and melts in your mouth alongside the delicious fillet.  I'm more of a meat and potatoes kind of guy and I even crave the vegetables here, they are so fresh and tasty.  I've also had the sea bass on one occasion and that was equally wonderful.  The only thing that could maybe have been better was if our server (on one occasion) was a little more knowledgeable about the wine list.  It's big, I'll give her that, but she wasn't familiar with many of the bottles on the reserve list.  We received great service though, so I can't fault them there.  \n\nThis is my go to for a great meal or special occasion.\n\nReserving a table through opentable/yelp app was extremely easy and accurate, walked and was seated right away.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aqmtZa9o9K4casagyyfpyA", "review_id": "vTLKXfrL6ZxlrWc0dgm2HA", "text": "No clue how I didn't know about this place before...went after a recommendation from a friend and I officially found my new favorite spot. Had the cilantro rubbed shrimp, tomato mozzarella pizza and chocolate fudge/ice cream dessert. Sat next to the fireplace and relaxed for 2 hours, it was like a time warp. In a good way.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WfwOtwu6C4SxxDRS4zmG-w", "review_id": "OYldc9sgmedXJh7OapLViw", "text": "Haven't eaten at the Rokerij in about a year - a pleasant experience then, but a disappointing visit this time.  Maybe I hit it on a bad night?  The appetizer was meager given the price, the entrees were ok, but nothing exceptional.  No comments about how good the food was across the board.  The dessert actually was very good, but too little too late.  I would think twice before going back, especially considering all of the great choices in the Phoenix/Scottsdale metro area.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UFLywSnynN3IDgRlynhMcQ", "review_id": "40nkerntg0_lLCNyegwUKQ", "text": "Love it! Didn't make it for happy hour, but did get a half price bottle of wine (Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays). Tried to sit downstairs, but it was already full. The waiter was great at running up the stairs and securing us a place at the bar. Had a lot of fun sitting at bar watching the food being cooked on the grill and talking with folks next to us. Shared the bacon wrapped shrimp (so-so) and spicy lettuce wraps (great) as well as a cheeseburger (one of the best I've had) with my husband and it was definitely enough food. We were so excited about the cheeseburger, we never bothered to check out the specials on the large blackboard (reason to return). Overall meal was great, staff (Phil at the bar in particular) were very friendly, and this place was relaxing and fun! We will definitely be back!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ev7D2jo5OUDeHf0dWoWlsQ", "review_id": "H-2vWDAaV1YiKzn3mQi-VQ", "text": "Rokerij has amazing food whether for breakfast, dinner or happy hour! I'm a fan of their brunch which is served on sizzling metal plates to ensure your food is hot and fresh. The only bad thing is their prices can be a little spendy  and I hate having to valet for breakfast! Try their crab tostadas or steak toasts, amazing!!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w9yneCFjacLCEEeG8ET5lw", "review_id": "TVrrnO5HDG_4z_szcDtfcA", "text": "Love every meal we've had here! Small plates are awesome, half price wine is awesome, GCP.... AWESOME!  Can't go wrong with pretty much anything on the menu, meals are hearty", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "FAxy_JuEOhhZl3C10LMY1A", "review_id": "QC5vh4KAlP6Utl73vjusSg", "text": "It was silly to only give this legendary place 4 stars, I stand corrected by myself", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "42d2tLnvlksgonof4-7w9Q", "review_id": "TYBxvPGQCBFbCHze13wYdw", "text": "Rokerij is our sunday brunch spot for $5 mimosas. $5 make you hola.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9zuPDV5lge3dBTtYOHYvJQ", "review_id": "qGUfKL5ZZYPSNui7AZxLcg", "text": "Great spot. Great Bar! Have only been once with a party of 3, got us right in, on a thur night around 700!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Rzq334DjzjfaE2ES6ELXmg", "review_id": "aLP7ie-i-9vuSKtk0D4pbw", "text": "The BEST brie & tenderloin toast. Yum!!!  But make sure you ask for the triple cream brie, it's new.....Again, YUM!!!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jilzpqYoFO-gM3dMt2BvvQ", "review_id": "Td_Nz6TqBwVQKgcPlsaGNQ", "text": "What a great dinner spot! We had several apps including the tenderloin toast &  meatballs - both were excellent. I then had the Rokerij steak, Awesome!! I'll be back for sure!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EXnnSZjQPvt4Z8CKf5a-hA", "review_id": "F7I1lJs3pij612ly3giO-Q", "text": "Okay food, terrible, slow and arrogant service.  You guys need to change your attitude.  The server could have cared less about her service, ignored, us and the food took forever! Not even an acknolwedgement from the staff that the food was taking too long. Also, we were sat down about 15 to 30 min after our seating time and there was not enough space for us to sit to wait for our table as there are only 4 chairs - 2 back to back so I had to sit on the edge as there were several of us. After asking to get a drink a waitress shoved a menu in my face and said she would take my order and never came around. We also had to chase our check down as well.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Xb0m7b7YlNzZERpiSsOZ3g", "review_id": "ETm4uzZhsru2yJMuLO59Kw", "text": "Rokerij is my favorite restaurant in this part of town.\n\nEverything i have tried has been quite enjoyable and the service is generally quite good. It does fill up at times so I recommend planning ahead for this.\n\nThe basement area is fun but I enjoy the atmosphere in the entire restaurant. The price is very reasonable given the quality of the food.\n\nI can easily recommend Rokerij and find that it is a great value and dining experience.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IaAKMtauHfIdKn2kV2iQsw", "review_id": "zxDonaQQwJOb0wZR-dPyLw", "text": "Used to be one of our favorites, though the last two times in have disappointed. Recent outing included drinks downstairs and staff was unfriendly and uninterested in helping guests.  Dinner upstairs was a poor experience. Our entrees for our party came out about 10 minutes apart and to make matters worse two entrees were incorrect. One entree was replaced and the second was replaced using the previous plate with a portion of the meal replaced.  Has Rokerij lost it's touch?", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XxA5k_iyzf9HdvPMp_J27w", "review_id": "XlSEPEo01N4aYeIxGoeaOA", "text": "Only went here to meet friends for happy hour and sat at the bar on the most cushioned giant sized barstools.  These stool were so tightly packed together that it was difficult to use and without back support they were not comfortable for long.\nThe staff was very attentive upon our arrival but once they discovered that we were waiting for a fourth to join us it was impossible to get the servers attention again with any regularity. \nIn order to take advantage of the happy hour prices (which I recommend as the menu is pricey) food was ordered prior to the last member arriving.  The appetizer portions were generous. The party tried the prime rib sliders which were tasty although a little too fatty for their liking.  The meatball skewers were next. The meatball was a little dry but it was covered in a tomato sauce that had some good spiciness. It was awesome. \nAlso tried the chicken lettuce wraps.  They were a bit disappointing in so much as the chicken used was a cold chicken salad style instead of a warmed chicken. \nOverall I wouldn't mind giving this place another chance to be able to sample some of the dinner and salad items.  But as others state...you better make a reservation.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hIb1ikbIMI0t1EK4gPsK_A", "review_id": "5q3pYOxHKeteUq4defVcmA", "text": "I sometimes feel like I give too many 4 star reviews, but this place really was quite good. So we'll call it 3.5 rounded up to 4. We came here for a friend's engagement party. It's a bit hard to find, and be prepared for the parking situation to be hairy. I would just keep a few bucks of cash on me so that you can just make use of the complimentary valet.\n\nIt's a neat setup- I think its' 3 different restaurants in one building. Our reservation was for quite a bit later, but we were able to wait in the outside bar area, where we hung out and had some drinks before being seated. They did graciously try to work us in early- something we very much appreciated, given that it was Saturday and we had a big group.\n\nThe food was really great. The whole diet thing kind of gets in the way of true blue Mexican food (Rokerij specializes in New Mexico Tex-Mex) but I wound up getting their peppercorn steak. Incredible. It's a super tender cut of sirloin balanced on a slab of french bread, and the whole plate is drenched in this savory, creamy, not too peppery sauce. OMG incredible. My husband got another steak as well, and it was also really good. I asked for rare and got mine pretty bloody, so that was great. Didn't get to taste anybody else's items about the table, but everybody seemed pretty satisfied.\n\nOne last tip- the online menu is not super accurate. They have a pretty great specials menu scribbled on a chalkboard- there were very many things on there that I was tempted by that did not show on their online menu. So keep an open mind when you go.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9zuPDV5lge3dBTtYOHYvJQ", "review_id": "0RDS7r-zdqA69SvH-EDuFg", "text": "Another great night, 730 pm on a Friday!  Chilean Sea Bass..SOO good. Seriously taste like butter! So sad that we are moving out of this neighborhood. Honestly our guy waiting on us...total drag, at least if we are paying you, seem semi happy to be there, (Total a buzz kill)", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2UJaicWJB9AHTEpq_YDP4Q", "review_id": "T4JT-uKYrcZnWgX8bxIenQ", "text": "Quality atmosphere serving quality Southwestern cuisine.\n\nFrom happy hour to brunch to wowing out-of-town clients and friends this is my go-to restaurant.  Please, whatever you do, start with the roasted garlic plate or bacon wrapped shrimp and a prickly pear margarita.  Follow up this five star opener with any other southwestern entree paired with an earthy red wine and the magic of the Rokerij will engulf you.\n\nSecret Tip:  Sister restaurant Dick's Hideaway at 16th and Bethany Home for the same menu in a top-secret location.  Find me here for brunch every other Sunday (Carne Adovado and Eggs)", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k_sY1_dt3qYtiKj6SOYTuw", "review_id": "4lKFBuxILoLrjfFl-C_VLQ", "text": "NOT MEXICAN - wish they would fix this.\n\nI went for happy hour which is weeknights after 10pm and also earlier I believe. \n\nYou can have their amazing appetizers for only $5. You have to sit at the bar but that's great. That's where they cook the food!\n\nEverything was delicious: seafood, meat, vegetables.\n\nIt is almost impossible to get in for dinner on a Fri/Sat night. They get busy.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mge-pOpNNuO4IL2o-mXB-g", "review_id": "XNvx8Flgr9miE84g4sWnvg", "text": "I want to love this place so much.  I want to roll around nekkid with it.  But sadly I had a very disappointing experience there.  We lucked out and got a seat at the bar in the basement.  The basement is one of the coolest places to take a date in town. The atmosphere and wine did not disappoint.  I ordered their caesar salad with shrimp. When asked if I wanted it grilled or blackened, I chose grilled. Sadly when my salad arrived, the shrimp had been blackened and all moisture evaporated from them.  They were like chewy Stretch Armstrongs.  When I pointed this out to the bartender, she simply said, \"that's how it comes.'  I get that not everyone's tastes are the same.  But I cannot think of anyone who would have enjoyed gnawing on these poor little creatures who sat sadly in a bed of lettuce cores and stems.  The brie toast was amazing, so they are capable.\n\nI will only return for drinks and to soak up the atmosphere.  They SO need to fix the quality of their food or at least their service when something like this happens.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JfMs-RXpDmprwVIx-ZU_4Q", "review_id": "yMJb0ejkAWMTXli3jRe29g", "text": "I have to say I agree with a couple of the other reviews.  I SO want to like this place - the atmosphere is amazing, but the food and service will keep me away.\n\nWent there once again the other day and sat at the bar as it was still early enough to get a seat.  Waited about 10 minutes for someone to take our drink order - not a huge deal as we were there to relax and in no hurry - but at Hillstone someone would have taken our drink order in 1 minute. \n\nCould just be me, the music was too loud and too catering to a 20 something crowd.  Doesn't fit the cool vibe of the space and sounds like the bartender or dishwasher selected the music.\n\nOrdered 3 small plates.  Calamari was cold.  Shrimp dish with toast was best and toast with mushrooms could be SO much better.  Overall, below average.  Ordered desert - chocolate torte - which was impossible to eat as it felt like it just came out of the freezer.  It needed one hour of defrost time.  To his credit, our server took that off our bill (without our asking, so good job there).\n\nOverall, atmosphere is great.  But, that's it.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GLZR237aUYGJImJQuvgb-g", "review_id": "pG_dHz2DyBITrBfbdH_85A", "text": "From the past reviews i read people complained about the service, So that was the thing i was looking for the service. Walked in threw the kitchen witch i thought was cool, down to the basement, Dope spot for a couple beers and a conversation with a lady friend, Have to say the service was great! gets an A from me, Food was So So bacon wrapped shrimp WOW. Will be back just for the beers and basement, during happy hour of course.....", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "100Df1wcVrl9rJgB7EG6xw", "review_id": "OuXIrTz_-7A-LLLzkdaJdg", "text": "This place was ok.  It was really in the  middle for me.  The space is pretty cool if you like dark, cave like spaces.  I ate downstairs which was a really cool space for a bar and would be a great place to gather friends for happy hour.  The food was mediocre in my opinion.  I had a dish that was \"smoked\" and  the smoke flavor really overpowered the dish.  It was almost to the point where I couldn't figure out if it was meant to taste that way or if maybe it was burnt.\n\nIn any rate, I probably would list this on my places in the valley to return to.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v3kG6bBzkmXEYKCgcRbYZQ", "review_id": "G0ZS0TErQkm0yTLbhXIPbQ", "text": "What a disappointment. We began our late night (9:30) dinning experience here really happy with high expectations as the ambiance was wonderful and the recommendations were good. However, we left bitter and disappointed. My sister and I enjoyed two lovely \"small plates\" one was beef skewers and the other a shrimp bruschetta type dish. It was all down hill after that. Shortly after ordering our main courses we noticed a bug crawling on the top of our booth...yeah, it was a COCKROACH!!! I grabbed it in my napkin and crumpled it up and left in a side station area. We both were grossed out but were not going to make a huge fuss and have it ruin our meal. We're both flexible and understanding and didn't complain. But seeing that in a restaurant is really inexcusable and disgusting-and definitely dampers your appetite for their food. Where are his friends? Are they in the kitchen?! YUCK!!! We then waited 45 minutes for our food: an enchilada plate and a relleno plate. When they set down the steaming hot plates the food was cooked to nuclear levels because there  was a one inch crust around the plate and the beans were so dried out it was comical. Now mind you, these are $16 and $18 dollar plates of food. That is borderline fine dinning pricing and should come out looking as such. We promptly sent the food back and the manager came out and apologized which was appreciated. He stated that \"it was inexcusable the way the food came out (which our server didn't monitor) and that his cook is obviously more interested in cleaning and getting out of here, then preparing the food.\" They offered to remake the food but it was literally too late around 10:45 and we didn't want to wait. They then took the food off but left the other stuff on. The bill came out to around 42 dollars. Which seemed unreasonable after only having a beer, a cocktail, two appetizers and a totally ruined dinning experience. We didn't mention the cockroach or the fact that it was my 30th birthday to the manager but it boils down to this: after that kind of experience he could of saved our business by comping the meal. The fact that we had TWO ruined entrees and walked out of their still hungry AND paying 40 dollars is bullshit. There are too many other quality options in this town with exceptional service. I wont ever go back to Rokerij.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HGtOt06Pc4g6aBgPWPb3UQ", "review_id": "cVQ94qmFiX-FfpRU3FS3Hg", "text": "So, random Monday off and we wanted to try somewhere new.  We saw that Rokerij had 1/2 off wine on Mondays....perfect.  We have had bad luck with new places lately so when we walked in and the place was so dark it looked like a basement, we got nervous.  Only negative about our entire experience is that we wanted to sit on the patio, and we couldn't bc technically the patio is only for their sister restaurant 'Richardsons'.  \n\nAfter our initial reservations, our experience quickly became one of our favs.  We ordered from the small plates, 3 apps for $25.  Everything was seriously amazing.  We did order a 4th app which again didn't disappoint.  Service was amazing.  Our server was really passionate about the food, saying he himself only got a job after eating here and loving it so much.  He also pointed out that happy hour at the bar includes every app for $5 and wine for $5....seriously?!  These apps are not your standard bar apps.  They include, salmon, oysters and more.  Seriously so good.  \n\nThis will be our new hang out.  So glad we found this new amazing place.  It's definitely a must.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RxfFQxUtSIGYwTKU_rvAeg", "review_id": "v1u735tCHC_7muJY4Ons5g", "text": "Be flexible when you come here because there might be a really long wait if you don't have a reservation (accepted for groups 4 or more). The food is a bit pricey (spent $83 the other day for 2 adults and a child). Despite this, I really love the New Mexican cuisine and flavors, although more often than not, the food is a little too spicy for me. \n\nMy favorites are their bacon wrapped shrimp and roasted garlic plate. Fair warning that the menu is very similar to Richardsons. The other day, I ordered the bacon wrapped shrimp (5 for $16) and thought it was the dinner. The server told me I was confusing it with Richardson's and that at Rokerij, it was an app. \n\nParking is valet, of course, which is a little annoying but standard in central Phoenix.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "feOEYwYbHDefLDhNfvxJ9g", "review_id": "sYIHgOXKuM2maC_N7VcsFA", "text": "Awesome Happy Hour! This is a super chill spot on 16th Street with a fantastic Happy Hour and Reverse Happy Hour that rivals any in town with lots of great food options and a really good selection of wines for $5 at Happy Hour prices. The atmosphere is great and there is an open grill right in front of the bar where you can watch your food being prepared, a huge fire place area that is really chill for just chatting with a date. It is one of those environments that just can't help but relax you after a long week.\n  If you go make sure and check out the downstairs, it is very hidden and not easily accessible but i have found only a few places better for a first date (not a blind date LOL) than the rokerij.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CHwaUqmTM_2f8SJnxjBS6w", "review_id": "8cLvCsKTzjZYQlSQ0qTlpQ", "text": "I travel to Phoenix for business a couple times a year, and all you need to know about this place is I make a point to eat dinner there at least once during every trip.  Love this place, as well as their other restaurants Dick's Hideaway and Richardson's.  If you live in Phoenix and never tried this place, do yourself a favor and check it out - you won't be disappointed.   Go during happy hour and save yourself a couple bucks.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_Lz4b5QL0K8ndeyz2vxslA", "review_id": "GJ9QczDWi79OLJI3xCVSpg", "text": "So, after being kicked to the curb by a former favorite outdoor place, I wound up here with a good friend.  I love this place but have been so-so on the pricing and service.  I really needed to have a good experience to make up for my terrible morning.  What a good time, Rokerij!  As always, I had the killer enchiladas with red sauce and as always, they did not disappoint!  The staff was pleasant and attentive, clearly more attention is being paid there.  The best part was a good Bloody (low spice) and beer back with (wait for it) STRAWS!!!  Apparently their personal jihad against the evil liquor conveyance device has been lifted.  The experience was lovely!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8iZOKq20Sr91DKrKF6ioLw", "review_id": "1RCwzRzYywOtLSP5Krk5pQ", "text": "Wow!  This place is good.  My first time in Phoenix and if I ever get back I'll be sure to dine here.  So should you.  Prego.  (You're welcome.)", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZALzZWz4dYHyTGuBS8tFrQ", "review_id": "jpWu-xnZYJUL4XkVe42pZg", "text": "Came here during happy hour so you get a few dollars off the small and big plates.\n\n*Mushroom toast - good but nothing special.  Probably won't get again.\n* Shrimp Piri Piri - loved the sauce it came in.   Lots of shrimp.\n* Bacon-wrapped shrimp - big shrimp.  I didn't think anything of the sauces but the shrimp were really good!  But then again, can you go wrong with wrapping it with bacon?\n* Crab Tostadas - mmmm....those were yummy.  Lots of crab and really refreshing.  Definitely one to get again.\n* Half order of roasted garlic.  I love roasted garlic but this one wasn't my favorite.  Something about the flavor of the garlic didn't seem right.  It was almost bitter but mild at the same time.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VaQ9THOT-ofI4F5FMghxnw", "review_id": "XZJbSafG8dTONGxu5_hxXA", "text": "This is one of those rare places that works for almost any time of day, brunch, lunch dinner, reverse happy hour - this place can cater to your needs perfectly.\n\nStarting with brunch.  I have my daughter every other weekend and whenever she stays over we make it a point to walk over for brunch at least one morning if not both that she's here.  The pancakes are great and to be perfectly honest, between the three large pancakes that they bring out - the plate of eggs and stack of bacon (or whatever other meat you choose) this easy feeds the two of us and is very reasonably priced.  From the adult side of the menu, you can't go wrong with tenderloin benedict topped with jalapeno hollandaise sauce.  \n\nLunch / Dinner depending on the occasion choose between the normal topside restaurant or the intimate setting of the basement - this place will never fail to deliver.  Fantastic blend of perfectly prepared meat / fish with a slightly southwestern flare in the accompanying sauces and sides.\n\nHappy Hour - Reverse or not - Get a spot at the pounded copper bar and enjoy one of the better \"food special\" happy hours in the neighborhood.  $5 small plates are a steal and the ambiance of the basement fireplace can't be beat. (Perfect for a date night)", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g4luSu3EFv3tmEAj1XrNog", "review_id": "QD0L4kRs3TfFqMdHqCoqfg", "text": "Brie toast!!! Yum!!!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BnQo_ielSzdpOM-Js6fKBQ", "review_id": "K2XUYl4MZZuxS9DDFBBDwQ", "text": "Two words Rokerij Steak.  It's a filet topped with dungeness crab and jalapeno hollandaise.  Be sure to get it with the green chili potato!\n\nOr if you like Osso Buco it's often on the specials board and it's amazingly good.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dji-3ZSLA33ndPPYT0p7BA", "review_id": "sUSupxoxN05fUVwKANCt8A", "text": "I visited the Rokerij a few months back and it was pretty good. The hype of the place didn't really live up to expectations, but maybe it was just because we were in a back room.. \n\nWe had a private back room. The server forgot to put in a couple orders, one of the girls ended up getting her food after all of us were done. We did have some great mimosas, and our plate was good. I might try this again someday. Maybe on a date or something. The lights were really low and romantic. I personally like it a little brighter so we can see the people around us, but I get the purpose of the dim effect. This place would be nice if you're looking for a fancy dinner with a date.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "G4IR4Mqsg7kFLaruUpAP2A", "review_id": "WIWWsiqCjTUVthCwEjvT3g", "text": "Always the benefit of exploring new territory.   Super stoked  with this place and the ambiance. It  is romantic with the setting whether  you're  at the table or the bar.  The food stole the show for sure.  They don't take reservations less than 4  so it's a  battle if you show up a one on one sesh especially for the trad date type gig.  Anywho we got the scallops wrapped in bacon and only thing to say is that it was DELISH!!!  There were 4 types of dipping sauce acting as a base almost slathering the entire dish but they were overpowering.  We also split the lamb and I was teetering about the dish.  The sides were delish:  Roasted beets and some type of Jalapeno mashed taters thing which was RADTASTIC!  The Lamb was good but something was missing along the lines of seasoning.  Overall wonderful dish.  We finished up with a creme brulee which definitely hit the spot for the evening.  Had a great time and really loved checking out Richardsons as well!!!  Totally will be back!!!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "90a6z--_CUrl84aCzZyPsg", "review_id": "bi0ZVBlnqe0ELiVIQMDKSw", "text": "Seriously this is about as cool of a vibe and as good of food as you will find at this price. Richardson's upstairs or Rokerij downstairs are both a blast! I love how many different seating styles there are, and the staff's enthusiasm is contagious. The food is remarkable - we went crazy and tried several of the $5 plates after 10pm. The spicy scallops are really hot (and spectacular) - see photos.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gy9rMTKld-SUmH7cOxzZzg", "review_id": "0o_lnZXaZdv4FX9HHM-ipQ", "text": "I have to say I was very disappointed with this place, considering the level of reviews it's received, the location nearby lots of other great spots, and just the look, feel and menu.\n\nThe first problem was before we even went.  I had tried to call and make a reservation, but I couldn't hear the person who answered the phone at all - it was super crackly and cutting out with only tiny bits and pieces coming through.  I tried calling a few times with the same result.  So I had to just give up and go when we were ready to eat and hope we could get a seat in a decent amount of time.  When we got there, though, they said they could seat us, but we'd have to leave in one hour for another reservation (wonder how they got theirs!).  We thought an hour should be plenty, so went ahead.  But then we proceeded to sit there for about 25 minutes before anyone even acknowledged us at all - so there went almost half our time, despite 4 servers just kind of slowly wandering around and standing around.  I tried hard to get their attention to no avail until I finally got up and asked.  Our server just made a lame excuse.\n\nThe problems just continued from there, taking forever to get our appetizer, a bad drink for my wife, more crappy, inattentive service, and finally to top it off - bad food too!!  I was pretty shocked actually.  But both of our dishes were bad.  My wife got a fish special that was super bland, and I got a steak that was sitting on top of a soggy piece of bread, swimming in a pool of watery sauce that was spilling off the plate as the server so carefully tried to set it down in front of me.\n\nIt kind of seemed to us that maybe this place used to be good, or is maybe good on other nights or something, but this was a Friday night and for everything to be bad, from start to finish like that just seems pretty suspect.  As if the whole regular staff, including the chefs were out on vacation or something.\n\nI am giving it the benefit of the doubt and not rating it more harshly because there was really good atmosphere and decor, the server was friendly when she was there, and at least parts of the food were good - enough to think maybe it really was just a horribly off night.  I'm not sure if we'd go back, though, considering the price - huge waste of $$ and way overrated if this is the norm!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Z88vOiGEJGtkQnGKFfoUSg", "review_id": "wR6p85ZAcMkSW8hWzvhFkw", "text": "1/2 price bottles of wine on Sunday and Monday!!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4IxLt4QvCsJEdaNvH9QApw", "review_id": "AuzZM8XPiqr4ZqS0Jd_doA", "text": "Great happy hour. Small, dark, divey vibe. Perfect for a romantic date or just low-key time with a couple friends. I've never been disappointed by the food but the wine list could use a makeover.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kQRXNJHNnvxojBXLulxozQ", "review_id": "vF_cJnynPhnYo4deyjb9QA", "text": "fun atmosphere, good people watching and yummy food!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4SFf4irFi5s8Q4QIxFhvUQ", "review_id": "8jP-93pOLRlHUyCp3SVcMQ", "text": "I eat there all the time, almost once a week. I love sitting at the bar and watching the kitchen. They have a great porterhouse that my daughter & I love to share AWESOME!  I usually have their seared Ahi salad ( salad is a little plain) and a side of vegetables. Love the variety of fresh vegetables. Also just recently tried their double bone in pork chop-very good. Service is usually good, not stellar.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TJUSfadi0VXA5mrmiPVaNg", "review_id": "mbOLJp6ZjacdosrNz-Rgdw", "text": "I'm very generous in this 3 star review.  This has been my absolute go to restaurant for 4 years. I was obsessed with their wine, service, bread, green chile potatoes, red meat (when I still ate it) and their fish specials. Every time we've had special guests in town, we've taken them here. Due to having a child , getting healthier and busier, it's been months since our visit. It was hot, sweaty, and we totally ignored.  After ordering entrees and  several bottles, we saw our food eons later.  There was no bread as well. And the more I thought about it, our old waiter was much better, yet he NEVER remembered us. Even though we came in regularly (weekly) and were very generous. So mabeye I shouldn't be surprised. I guess I wanted to like this place more than it deserved :(", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AeucYo8J-rZjcq09Wuqsjw", "review_id": "FRU-CtTkjkHUbm6uT0bNtA", "text": "This turned out to be such a delightful surprise/experience was not starving but had my heart set on small plates and a drink or two and this place delivered just that. We got a cozy spot right next to the fireplace and some dirttyyy martinis to start things out. The vibe here is very chill and laid back. I likey. We tried some shrimp, calamari, bruschetta, lettuce wraps and my boo went for the open faced burger. I LOVED the lettuce wraps. my style for sure. Everything was tasty and flavorful and hit the spot. \n\nNot crazy expensive either. that's always a +", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Rzq334DjzjfaE2ES6ELXmg", "review_id": "4lprYIPNOKdn7MJxDLWpOw", "text": "My go to place has been slipping a little.  The last couple of times I've come the food is either over cooked or under cooked.  The brie & tenderloin toast was over cooked the last 2 times to where the toast was burnt and still served and the bacon on the bacon wrapped shrimp was on the raw side. \n\nThe service is still very good and the patio is awesome when the weather is nice.  They also have the best reverse happy hour which starts at 10 PM and I believe and goes til 1 AM.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "I4Bx4y0maL-pB_6Fm-Q5Rg", "review_id": "jeovWpNJtE7CSaIczF4-aA", "text": "For all you Rokerij fans and those looking for great food in Phoenix, you must try the new roasted duck with orange chipotle glaze! All I can say is OH MY GOSH! Truly the best duck I have ever had. We came for the happy hour which by the way is awesome but we couldn't resist venturing into the regular menu when there were such interesting options. \nMike and Brent are great too and very knowledgable! Fabulous experience.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KRA54Y_PCVYTrrZ4eTUzBA", "review_id": "3TI2aeD97qiSbERCXRTm6w", "text": "Chill, cool, little spot. I love the fact that you go underground to get to the romantically lit bar area. It's a safe haven from the blistering Arizona sun. \n\nI like to sit by the fire, kick up my feet, and lounge for a few hours.\n\nGet the prickly pear margarita, you won't be sorry.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CbkbRtwzH56NOBovb52eQA", "review_id": "RNhE2Lsm1RqfAtwOx3VQBw", "text": "Fantastic happy hour selection & prices; the restaurant has great charm (even the dimly lit bar in the lower level)", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BGEcW3odU55hBL_rAiYrfg", "review_id": "UX2FAVQNRLndf8Rai9ql5w", "text": "Went for dinner prior to the DBACKS game. When you pull into the parking lot there is very limited parking, but they do have complimentary valet service. You almost have to use this service because without it there is no place to park. My son and I both got the Roikerij Steak which was amazing. My wife and mother-in law were not that hungry so they got some appetizers. My wife said it was just \"OK\". The ambience in this place is excellent. Great place for a romantic dinner. The service was very good. We had what seemed like 2 servers. One took our order and the other checked on us. They seemed a but out of synch as our server would ask us a question, then the other would ask the same question. I did not go with 5 stars because I think the price is a bit over the top.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7hA8H76dNa8qaNqU5pJ5ag", "review_id": "_QxjX17RFdKDabgU9DAOkQ", "text": "I came here for dinner with a friend the other night. The wine was good and the food was fantastic. Next time, I may just sit at the bar and order the $5.00 plates while I overindulge on beer.\n\nGreat choice. The ambiance is second-to-none.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OPStKHloEOVxcBtFgkzh2A", "review_id": "pfZ5qlSRxA_Skw4RhUuZpw", "text": "Not quite as ON as the Dicks Hideaway. \n\nStick to the Adovada here. Tried the Prime Rib sliders last time and tey were very very skimpy thin and the bread was too much for the meat.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "45V7-1r79DEG0HbuaKYIlg", "review_id": "G5o5ezlgOBv16RGBeaYg1w", "text": "I've adored the downstairs bar and fireplace here for years - and had always been happy with the food and service. Somehow, the place fell out of rotation and off my radar for years.\nUntil last week - when I was invited to join a small group for reverse happy hour.\n$5 wine, draft, marg. \n$5 small plates.\nAnd all well worth it!\n\nBetween the four of us, we ordered:\n2 orders of prime rib sliders\n1 order carne adovada sliders\n2 order shrimp piri piri\n2 orders smoked salmon\n1 order grilled oysters\n1 order rokerij oysters\n\nAnd it was WAY too much! Lots of food went home with us.\n\nThe shrimp piri piri with toast points was amazing - will definitely be ordering it again.\nThe carne adovada sliders were the highlight of the night. GREAT flavor!\nThe prime rib sliders were okay - but as others have pointed out - quite skimpy.\nThe salmon was tasty - but we would have been fine with one order instead of 2.\nGrilled oysters were OK. I got spoiled with grilled oysters in New Orleans - these didn't come close.\nRokerij oysters were fantastic and will be ordered again, for sure.\n\nHappily - there's lots on the menu we didn't get to. Which means a great excuse to go back. Soon, and most likely often.\n\nFor me, the best part is the 10pm to close happy hour - even on Sunday. Not too many people going out for food and drink at 10 on a Sunday - gives me a guarantee of a spot at the bar and stellar service.\n\nWIN!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "POCXOrFNHMZoicscgKoz6Q", "review_id": "2Mrz2KytdXkyL5G55uc9jg", "text": "The downstairs bar is a comfy heaven!! The happy hour is a must to attend. They have $5 menu of some tasty dishes. The seared salmon was the best!!! The staff is wonderful. Love this place!!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qsHDUkLVwJ5PbUdgao43gg", "review_id": "N6q5ogSWAa09ukAmGqdfZg", "text": "Downstairs bar is very intimate and cozy!! Not to mention friendly, the staff there is anything but shy. Dave recommended his faves on the menu and  took us on a tour of the whole rest of he restaurant after we were done with dinner. The pasta Heidi is a must have if you're a first timer!!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "73bJDu3lKGH3IRhXPTLseA", "review_id": "a_vapk9HSCf0KTZ9O5DIgg", "text": "A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!  I can't say enough good things about this place!  I first discovered this lil gem barhopping with a friend of mine and was completely in awe of the whole ambiance of the place.  The entrance is a narrow stone stairway that leads down to a small bar area with a couple of booths and seats in front of a fireplace.  Completely underground and secluded from the chaotic world above.  We had a drink and went on our way to Richardson's next door which was also amazing, but that's a whole other review.  My second experience was when my best friend and I planned our birthday dinner with our guys.  She made our reservations and requested one of the booths, which we were accomodated with.  Our server was great, she was friendly and very attentive.  We ordered chicken skewers as our appetizer, I had the chicken schnitzel, my best friend had the pork adobada, and the guys both ordered the prime rib.  All were delicious!  The prime ribs were huge!  We had a great time.  It's a quiet lil hole in the wall bar/restaurant.  Great for catching up with a friend over drinks or a date night!  I can't wait to go again!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yoXtg2z5fMOqqP54DEAF4A", "review_id": "wLWssPtMtZLXUQ1sa6mjdg", "text": "New Mexican yelp!   This is New Mexican!  And how great it is....green chilies galore.  The ambience makes it a special place for dinner, and a relaxing, cooling place in the summer.  A special place in the squaw peak corridor.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2KNPtV5E44vAiEr5BvMkUA", "review_id": "tc5K809Ox56Qok8qtTucRA", "text": "Phenomenal service, atmosphere and food.  My sweet baboo and I decided to finally check this place out after driving past it a gazillion and a half times. \n\nThe downstairs area was very chill, but we decided to head upstairs to where we thought the magic was happening (we are now convinced that magic happens all over the building... (was that the prickly pear margarita talking? Maybe. But I'd listen to anything that yummy wench has to say, so put that in your pipe). \n\nWe started off with the tenderloin toasts...Scrumptious. Rare/Seared tenderloin with brie and lightly toasted bread (sourdough??)? Yes please. We were going to continue to order small and big plates because everything our server said sounded amazing, but then we saw the pizza portion of the menu and decided to go for it. \n\nWe created a masterpiece!! (Well...I guess the guys in the kitchen helped too): \n\nGreen chile salsa for the base, \nCarne adovada (OMG!), \nMexican sausage, \nRoasted corn and \nMonterey jack cheese w/ an additional side of that delectible green chile sauce. \n\nIt was...a magnificent pizza. I could just take that carne adovada and eat it out of the pot.  Make sure to look at the walls/chalkboards to see what delicious specials they have. I've heard the bacon wrapped scallops are out of this world.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jHCCePKbR0bu2gr2QnMmjw", "review_id": "VRrRofxfNGWDv4ZGh2LTDg", "text": "Loved the atmosphere!  Great food and wine!  I can't wait to go back!  Next time we'll have to do the $5 apps for happy hour!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fkGkLIddZZpiuy3O55ofMQ", "review_id": "tTHB9bPSjjfqm4LxJKIQJQ", "text": "We came to celebrate a birthday and the food was outstanding. The different pepper combinations really provide outstanding flavor!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "eXiHAxrnvE64j4wTEOTEMQ", "review_id": "BrgAxBIF1456flaisMwSYw", "text": "4 1/2 stars actually...\n\nI really enjoyed Rokerij. Our server David was fantastic, and even though we were seated at the bar for dinner, the level of attentiveness was super. Knowing that we had never eaten at Rokerij, David took the time to explain the menu in detail and made recommendations.\n\nRokerij has quite the wine and beer list, however I opted for one of the specialty cocktails listed on the board. It was a double berry martini. I guess I was thinking double berry meant double the berries but it actually meant double vodka (I am a rookie, what can I say?)and was far too strong for a girl who likes her alcohol embedded in a concoction that tastes yummy. David must have seen I was struggling to drink this so he very kindly got a tall glass with ice and added some lemonade and then poured my \"vodka surprise\" on in. Yay! It was much more suitable and I was able to enjoy. :)\n\nI ordered a sirloin steak with roasted corn and their signature potato baked into a green chile. The potato was cold but it tasted good and definitely had a kick. My friend ordered the enchiladas (one steak, one chicken, one shrimp) and loved their dish.\n\nI would definitely go back and try out some of their other dishes, There was so much that looked and sounded good. Sitting at the bar, we could see the food being prepared and everything that came out looked delicious. The portions are very generous at Rokerij. We will be back soon!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aNJuQ0emQtQ0Bq-DE7o4uQ", "review_id": "YX1o80wyBqQHJUW_7pfgFA", "text": "So I have been wanting to come to this joint for EVA! How-EVA, our experience was not fabulous. It was more like DRAB-ulous. Things started out great when we snagged a cozy little table in the corner about 9pm on a Friday night. The liquor wall looked too tempting to pass up, so I ordered a Gibson with some Tito's vodka (my fav!)- well the cocktail onions were soggy and mushy upon first bite and it pretty much ruined the drink. The server did not offer to bring me something different, he just apologized and looked for the jar of onions and said they are all like that. Hmmmm. There were a MILLION specials. It took like 5 minutes literally to read the entire list. It was baffling. The prices are NOT cheap. We were already thinking we should give this place a shot during $5 plate happy hour. Anyway then we ordered some grilled oysters. Well, they came out with Chirozo on them- and I barely eat seafood, but definitely not pork! All the server said was \"Well it listed the chorizo on the menu\"- Hmmmmmm. Again, we just kept them. Then my boyfriend tried one and it was full of sand! At this point, we had already ordered the mushroom toast points, but after the oyster debacle, we had pretty much decided to go elsewhere and especially when the next appetizer came, it just was overloaded with brie and canned looking mushrooms, totally overcooked and unappetizing. We politely told the server that we were just going to call it a night (there was NO WAY we were going to spend 35-40 bucks on the entree lottery)- he then offered to \"do anything\" to make our experience better and we thanked him and just explained why we were leaving and we would be back to try the happy hour another time (truth). Anyway then he took like 15 minutes at least trying to get the manager to take the oysters off (I would rather have paid for them) and then he FINALLY brought us our bill with the two drinks AND the uneaten mushroom appetizer. I am a foodie and have been in the business since I was 15 and I NEVER EVER want anything for free or removed from my check, however, there are certain circumstances- and I must say I can not remember having a completely horrible experience like this one on a long time- where I feel  that as a server, let alone a manager- I would comp the entire tab and offer to have the guest back on some sort of gift certificate or comp.  Again, I NEVER EVER look for anything free in a restaurant, but if you had been sitting in my shoes last night, you would agree this experience warranted some above and beyond customer service to retain guests in the future. Well that didn't happen, perhaps they have been around so long they just figure oh well who cares, we are well known so whatever. Well, whatever is I will NEVER attend that restaurant or any of their other concepts, plus now I have written a poor review, and all my FB friends know about it too. I'm sure in my life moving forward Rokerij will also come up in conversation with some of my foodie friends and they too will know I think this place is overrated. We left the waiter a very nice tip and thanked them by never attending their establishment again. Such a shame. Customer service is dead these days... SIgh....Hope it was worth the $30 bucks guys.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wttePGxhTumTTUinL5tlTg", "review_id": "xSse86QIl6Sn3W4DYUssuw", "text": "This is one of my favorite restaurants in PHX. The food is always perfectly cooked and the atmosphere is just my speed, especially when it's a chilly night and the fire is going downstairs. Always have great service and from the looks of the clientele around me, it's a popular place  for date night. Try something with both the red and the green sauce to see which you like better and try a green chile potato as a side. The prime rib is one of the best you'll ever eat. \n\nIf nothing else, come in for the fact that you can be seated in one of the handful of basements in Arizona.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KlyO-lGCgf4tvLiYd7hGeg", "review_id": "fyx7YzYKOTOjT8Prf1jquw", "text": "The Rokerij is my favorite place to eat and get drinks in Phoenix!  It is a bit more expensive but well worth the price!  Their food is top-notch, the drinks are spectacular, the music is great and the basement is amazing.  Try the seared salmon! I never really liked fish until I had their salmon. The Rokerij is a hidden gem and there really is no other place like it in Phoenix!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EGiAtB4sgZhDdYpRkDneig", "review_id": "Xgwf4aZgF_3MMGehVHqwlg", "text": "Steak skewer with 4 sauces app - 5 STARS!!\nPork chop and brussl sprouts - 3 stars... just wasn't as good as expected\nmashed potatoes that came with my pork chop - 5 STARS!! sooo good! \nSpice burger and fries - 5 stars, really great burger! \nFlourless chocolate cake - 4 stars, pretty dang good, so sweet and rich.\n\nMy husband ordered the green chili burger and realized after the first few bites they brought the wrong burger, but he liked it (as was tooooo hungry to wait for them to correct the order) so the spice burger worked fine.  I got a taste and really liked it! I am excited to go back and try more of the menu!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "78SZGso0jVxf6aedF_fEkQ", "review_id": "fp1MJ5MY6HB0vpJ8IzwH4A", "text": "So I have to admit we were a bit confused pulling into the parking lot.  We actually meant to go to sister restaurant Richardson's but having never been there ended up in Rokerij via the back door through a kitchen area which was kinda weird. After our very friendly waitress explained things to us we stayed and are glad we did.  We all enjoyed our meals and the half price bottles of wine were a pleasant surprise.  I was very impressed at the number of wines on the list that were available at half price. The deal is good Sunday and Monday.  I ordered the Rokerij Burger and ordered it medium which is exactly how it was prepared.  I find many places cook it to beyond medium.  We will definitely return.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4P9VlxUcoDIv_HQH05MzpA", "review_id": "28jX-yPdFoCytex80Kq59Q", "text": "My girlfriend and I came here because she insisted that she had to come here for nostalgic reasons. She said that for the price, the food was plentiful and cheap. We, by we I mean me, being typical thrifty Asian(s), I quickly agreed. \n\nThe parking lot is kind of small for a restaurant this size. There is valet there...but I hate shelling out cash for something I can easily do myself. Seeing as there was no parking...I had to get valet. \n\nThe service was fast. We got in there and were seated right away. The place is kind of dark and I almost tripped on a step that was hiding there, heh. Anyways, we were seated in a nice cozy booth. The place was dimly lit to create a more quiet and romantic/intimate atmosphere. Nicely pulled off with a Southwest style decor. I guess they do that because they kind of figure this is Mexican food. It seems the only thing Mexican about the cuisine is the abundant use of Hispanic names in only some of their dishes. I don't really care to be honest, if I wanted Mexican food...I'm sure there's a something-berto fast food place nearby anyways. \n\nWe ordered a bunch of the small plates as per my lady's recommendation. They came probably around 20 minutes later...not bad waiting time I suppose with probably a dozen or two patrons here. Calamari, delicious. Prime rib sliders, delicious. Bruschetta with a bunch of sauces, delicious. We got like one or two more dishes. The only reason why I gave this place three stars was the scallops. They were sooooo salty. Literally, when I bit into it...first thing that came to mind was water. Don't get me wrong, if it wasn't salty it would've been a fine dish and a fine meal for a nice night. However, these scallops were so salty...they made everything else I ate that night salty in flavor. \n\nI wouldn't mind coming here again and I wouldn't mind recommending this place. I would only advise anybody planning here to be careful with the scallops. I don't know...maybe it was a fluke.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z3Q15BhiUWfMPSa_dIbN9g", "review_id": "dzu1MPj88Rs5l8jNRCDmaA", "text": "If you choose to go with the mexican side of the menu its disgusting. Everything is slop on a plate. No one should come here and pay these prices.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PZisxTKH2cn-DhB5ybyNsQ", "review_id": "cPIASc-e61yvL6t3XwePPA", "text": "M'fn delicious !!! Amazing bartenders and servers... Great environment and the food is beyond delicious!!!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EGiAtB4sgZhDdYpRkDneig", "review_id": "U6ui7vwprNTu0P1rjvmlLw", "text": "My Sis and I had a brunch day and we were going to check out Dick's Hideaway, but we decided that seating might be better here at Rokerij.  We were seated right away, at 11 on Sunday so I was happy it wasn't too crowded.  I love the look of this place, the dark room with a fireplace is awesome.  I loved the coffee to start.  My Sis had the meatloaf with eggs, I had the rellenos with eggs (one beef one cheese) and we ordered Carne Adovado to take home to her Hubby.  We REALLY ENJOYED our meals.  My beef relleno was so amazing and the cheese was just as good.  I loved the smokey flavor, especially the carne adovado.  Our waiter was amazing, great recommendations and clearly happy to be there.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xFG4Ca2HHmbxDTkMlmHnjQ", "review_id": "TTOiddd0XuOqM3YTB6QSKQ", "text": "Very delicious food! It is great for a dinner spot, as the meals are quite heavy. The portions were huge as well! Romantic ambiance and great staff. Will return again when in the mood for a big, yummy meal!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-UDZu8sGloFIAIeFBvqK_g", "review_id": "On1ADkiUQrW4_7dmP4eEQQ", "text": "DO NOT EVER BUY a gift card from this restaurant.  We got seriously scammed on our gift card and management has done nothing about it.  They don't care that their customers are  being ripped off because they already got their money.  I had to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office against Richardson's/Rokerij.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tpl4rYAABbq83vUYuqHSlw", "review_id": "ZMeNuN__I9F6IKyF8H97xQ", "text": "ABSOLUTELY THE WORST SERVICE IN MY LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I gave this place 1 star because the food is truly amazing. Too bad the manager has absolutely no clue what he is doing. Probably gets tipped on the side by \"regular\" patrons and believes that's where his priorities should be at. First of all I made reservations for my mother's 60th birthday because the food here the first time was great. But did I mention the first time I was here our server made a mistake on every single food item we ordered?? At least he had the decency to get our desserts to make it up. An hour or two before the reservations we had called to see if we could add two more people. They told us fine and moved us up to 9pm for the private dining area. Well we showed up exactly at 9 and our room was not ready. Ok no big deal. A little annoying cuz what's the point of making reservations but we were ok. But after 20-30 min of waiting, I started to get pissed. I told the manager and he actually had the nerve to blame it on me!!!! That I called and added two people last minute!! Isn't it his job to make sure that this doesn't happen?!!! If he couldn't accommodate 8 people then say so and we could have went somewhere else. Also the whole time, he was even apologetic and instead of offering maybe a round of drinks for the wait or anything, he just stood around doing nothing!!! So we left and went to Capital Grille instead. We were very happy to celebrate and spend tons of money where we didn't have to wait and the manager and staff knew what they were doing!!! I will never go here again and if u want to go just expect to wait at least am hour even w reservations!!!!!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7-OU3EhMUG8Uy31C0r80oA", "review_id": "oo8jKzPVJoQd9SZ9oRN19A", "text": "I love the downstairs especially during thd winter with the fireplace. ..BUT the service last Friday at lunch at 12:45pm was inexcusable!  No employees for 5 minutes! Then still ignored while handing us menus (no water, no hi, no welcome) just slapped menus down and talked with an employee. When I told her we needed to be done in an hour ... she just looked at me and said I dont think so. We walked out! STILL NO WATER AFTER 10 MINUTES and NO ASKING US ANYTHING!!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7KZ9PAHLoXD9qkZkoKqGrw", "review_id": "z-nH73oFcjdE8oXHC7Hoxg", "text": "Up until the last few visits this restaurant was my favorite restaurant in Phoenix.  Lately the quality and preparation of food has taken a nose dive.  The meat preparation (cooked incorrectly) and quality of cuts have been sub-par for a restaurant that charges roughly $25 - $40 per main dish.  \n\nIf you want to have a nice appetizer and glass of wine, this is a great place.  If you want to get a nice meat dish or southwestern cuisine I recommend spending your money at a different place unless you live nearby.  The valley is flooded with similar restaurants and you money is better spent elsewhere for a nice meal.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VURvHke7yvGL673wgcp9nA", "review_id": "ZKfY5MhC_ZWgVirahm35ZQ", "text": "Very disappointing.  I was really looking forward to a clubby bar with great appetizers and conversation.  I arrived first, valet parked, walked downstairs to the bar, turned around walked back out and told my friend to meet me at Richardson's instead.  Downstairs was too small.  Too dark.  Too warm with the fireplace going.  Bar was packed and the chairs and couch I tried weren't comfortable.  I also checked out the upstairs bar which was too exposed to the kitchen and garbage.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FtzKyn2DobuehxutOu61wQ", "review_id": "roM94TTqMA48gaf7F6v-fg", "text": "The quality of the food was top notch, and the service was superb.  \n\nWe also appreciated the wide variety of selections on the menu.  Have been coming here for years when we visit Phoenix, and it always a treat!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "502v1pw9PgxgSwtUCpggrA", "review_id": "bqAYInELJzTLktdr5frCzw", "text": "I hate writing a sub-par review for this place because for the last 6 years it has been my go-to place for recommendations to out-of-town guests and favorite for a great meal. It was always a solid choice. Service was always a bit \"stiff\" but usually because they were slammed - at least it was efficient. Food was always great.\nI just took a group of valley visitors there for dinner and regrettably must echo the recent reviews that this place is slipping. So bummed to say this and only writing in the hope they might read this and other reviews and take steps to fix it before this goes the way of the Teepee.. \nService was badly organized - busser brought waters 2 at a time to a table of 10. Use a tray! One drink list for the whole table - when I asked for some more I got another 1 only. Drink order got messed up. No explanation of specials, sides or advice for visitors who were curious about the menu. Recommendations from the waitress were the standard bloodsucker response of the most expensive thing on the menu. When the good arrived the plates were sloppier than usual. Food still tasted pretty good on most dishes but presentation was poor. Also  took a long time to get all the dishes to the table - maybe 8-10 minutes from first person getting their meal to last person being served. \nJust not as good an experience as I received a few months ago. Seems like a bunch of new staff and nobody enforcing standards, at the line or on the floor. \nI love this place but the experience I had could beat be described as \"jaded\" - and with the amount of good new restaurants around that is a real shame.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x1twxs5zWyar_5gOU3dHUw", "review_id": "Z3kdAp3rMiyNGQSfu0VpIg", "text": "Stopped in for a drink and an appetizer. We had a bottle of wine and the beef skewers. On mon and tue I think he said that the wine is 50% off a bottle so it made a bottle the same price as two glasses. U can't beat that deal anywhere in town. I highly recommend the 14 hands. It was delicious. \n\nThe beef skewers were also very good. They come in 4 different sauces. They were cooked to perfection and I would definitely eat them again. I just wish they gave u more. It really wasn't enough for what u pay.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Po1C4cqO3i8MCEn-h1d7jQ", "review_id": "_Yiw7hPO2cE969GM-k7-1w", "text": "Tried this place out for the first time last night, will definitely be back. Tip, make reservations as the wait was 1 1/2, but plenty room to sit and have a drink in front of the fire. I had the rotisserie chicken (tasty and a lot of food) and the hubbs got the enchilada plate...the green chile chicken enchilada was d'lish.  Make sure to have a drink in the basement.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fFA7K5ZOoInYNo9mUoDCGw", "review_id": "VR5fCvZCTST5emYQkCW7Zw", "text": "Love the chefs interpretation of eggs benedict. Ambience can't be beat.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "97qw6Mruv6ggKbkHAG0TlA", "review_id": "Qc6Jgr9uIOlvZTT7Q7vdsg", "text": "I was a longtime fan of the Rokerjj but, it has gone downhill. The service has declined and the food has declined. My guest steak was very undercooked then taken back and chopped up and recooked. No one wants a filet this way. My duck was tough and fatty. The wedge came out with NO salad dressing. The waitress insisted that it had dressing. The tastebuds do not lie!! No offer for coffee and desert.\nI was so sad after bringing our guests to dinner because I raved about the Rokerjj before dinner. What a shock!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "gzJpPaHN-NXBkAZcZri3hw", "review_id": "aaNTJTHxzTI1TJotFnvIKg", "text": "Amazing atmosphere, food and drink. Rokerij is one of those special places in Phoenix to bring friends and family to impress. \n\nEscorted thru the kitchen and then down the stairs (by my very excited host) I wasn't sure what to expect. Greeted by warm candlelight I was surprised. Even though it was incredibly late on a Tuesday the bar was full. A server enthusiastically reassured us the kitchen was open, and that yes, we'd be able to order oysters to our hearts content.\n\nAnd boy did we. Regular raw oysters. Meatball oysters. More regular oysters. And then we had, quite possibly, the best sliders in the world. Three prime rib sliders served with creamy horse radish sauce and au jus. You haven't lived until these have crossed your lips.\n\nThe service is incredible here. Sitting at the bar is wonderful. Sitting in a booth would offer privacy. The fireplace is perfect when Phoenix has a touch of chill in the air. This is a stunning place to come for a date.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dW7dXceuBcQ2UgNbEmAiZQ", "review_id": "6kU3y23I3X5btnlI85GKLQ", "text": "I have to admit by the time we walked in the door I was hungrier then any gal should be. \nIt was dark inside and a little bar-ish for my first thing in the morning tastes, and that music not entirely to my liking.\nMy lovely friend wanted to bring me here and as deserted as it was it was nice to have a table by the fireplace.\nOur waiter was charming and the food more then made up for everything.\nWe both went with Mexican meatloaf and eggs. Have you ever? Never would think of having that combo for breakfast. It came with beans and crispy hash browns. I liked the beans but the hashbrowns were ok.\nMy friend chose the same item as I did and she chose the hot sauce mixed in with her meatloaf and eggs along with a Bloody Mary. Both were on the spicy side but she was happy. I had to have mine without any sauce and it was flavorful and good without needing the kick from me.\nThis place is Also attached to a Richardsons  which is another place to eat with a lovely patio in between. \nThe coffee was good as well and it was worth the drive. Would probably have preferred it more for a dinner place but still good at breakfast/brunch.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hKUZe8glgpCvixMO4jReSQ", "review_id": "GCYMH6hj9x0JtevDz8Tg4A", "text": "What a great experience.\n\n\nFor my first night in Arizona I wanted something a little southern. ..and got it with the Rokerj.  \n\nWe started with a pizza (yeah  i know- southern what? Italy )  but the pizza was for the four year old.  \n\nMy meal was this amazing smoked pork dish with beans and rice.  It hit the spot. . .a unique and mildly spicey dish.  I so enjoyed it, I really want to go back and try the brunch everyone is talking about. . . sounds AMAZING\n\nthe place itself is odd - You can go down in the basement, you can go outside. . its almost as if there are three restaurant areas together.  We had this awesome booth seat next to a fireplace. It was quant and awesome.  \n\nMy brother got three enchiladas. . and man were they tasty.  Plus a lot of food for the amount (entrees cost around 14-18 bucks)\n\nI would highly recommend this place - and it is a great thing to try when your in Phoenix area and want a taste of new mexico-arizona - etc\n\n\nnote:  there are more expensive fish and meat dishes., which cost almost twice as much.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RdWhGfwHORbIEyFj6YbZow", "review_id": "y4I-A-LZJqRqBmr53VELrQ", "text": "We reserved the back room for a dinner and it couldn't have been nicer. They allowed us to pace out our meal as we liked. Food is just great here.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3ch-JeRygCmrXf4mwZ9JTg", "review_id": "K2p7WjM8BjQN_d0eRSleuA", "text": "No alterations! Nicht!\nI have out-of-town guests and always like them to experience the wonderful food and service at the Rokerij. I was craving my favorite Carne Adovada (pork roast dish), however I usually replace the rice and beans with some of their fresh seasonal vegetables. Not this time! Apparently the kitchen can't handle changing out sides (as of a couple months ago). So had to completely switch gears and figure out a new direction very quickly as rice & beans are not my friends. \nAs expected the meal was delightful but still craving my Carne!!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jLi6B_y8-QwZcwki_uBAnA", "review_id": "Q30gmCxhAIrEwte7BMb2IQ", "text": "So I am going to piggyback off of my sister's review (Courtney B.). This place was OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!!!!!! I am sooooooooo very sad that we discovered it two weeks before I moved out of the state. We had a wonderful experience with the wait staff and I liked the ambiance very much. But the FOOD, oh man, the food! I was blown away by this place. I would not have expected to find some of the best Mexican food in this somewhat uppity joint. But it truly was some of the most amazing flavors I have experienced. The green chili meatloaf with eggs was great but there was this unique flavor to the chili relleno that I am not sure anyone could replicate. And the Carne Adobada was seriously tasty; it was cooked perfectly and was just as amazing the next day as leftovers. This place is a gem!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "quDzxVZZhA5hqf2roR4zMA", "review_id": "iUCQarOGo5wA770hsZ6L7g", "text": "Rokerij is easily our favorite place to eat when we go to Phoenix! Family, friends, all ask when are we going to go here when we do our annual Arizona trip. Amazing food and drinks, with very generous sized portions and always a friendly staff. Can't go wrong with a lunch or dinner plate! We will come back here every year, as well as tell others how great this place is!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YwSVo7MMrl4-0ETUchGT7w", "review_id": "aHuDY--4UF-3ycW5eBwO7w", "text": "WOW. I write short reviews when a place is so good. This is one of the best meals I've had. Order the roasted garlic plate to start, and then take their advice on your entree. They only offer two desserts. Order both.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_xafPUsVejGbGEpdJRcXtQ", "review_id": "FLoCj5CP7xhU2gD4xfwc1Q", "text": "This place is SERIOUSLY amazing. The atmosphere, decor, and semi-secret bar present a wonderful dining experience. Our server Jamie was attentive, thoughtful, and helped us choose amazing pairings for our food. The food...oh my goodness, I am such a foodie, and this totally hit home! I will come back here ANY TIME.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5Zo53qhgwoDcndwLQtfW8Q", "review_id": "m1pO-33raoehUXxebRZPlA", "text": "Had dinner here last night for my sisters bachelorette party. We made a reservation for the downstairs cellar and when we got there our tables wasn't ready just yet so they set us up at a nice cozy fire pit and we ordered a round of drinks. Everything was delicious. Once we sat down at our table, our server, Ashley J. Told us all about the menu and we put our food orders in. The food came out quick and was so tasty. We had the #4 pizza, some burgers, and some skewers, and calamari. Everything I tasted was great! When we got out tab, they took care of all of our bride to be's drinks. They were very accommodating, Ashley was an amazing and fun server.  After we had left and moved on to our next place, I realized I lost my house key. I called rokerji to ask if they found any, and they asked the new table of people sitting in the table where we were to get up so they could look under the table. To me that is just such great customer service. Definitely recommend this place to all my friends. Nice small and cozy. I had a great time and j know everyone else in the party did too. Thanks Rokerji for everything!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 11, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "iChZhRINmSKYoHhesh7grA", "review_id": "lk52jQX-VSQKiuIILMVfCw", "text": "JD invades AZ Day 1:\n\nRokerij (pronounced Ro-k-ray and is the Dutch Word for Smokehouse--which raises a whole slew of questions that I won't get into) is listed as one of \"Arizona's 50 Best Restaurants\" by one of the local food bloggers (Ricky Lee Potts). It also came highly recommended by my Dad, and knowing how picky he is, I knew I had to check this place out. \n\nAppetizers/Small Plates:\n\nBacon-Wrapped Scallops- I saw this as one of the review highlights and knew I had to have it. The BWS were huge, cooked perfectly and they are served with four amazing sauces that are the Chef's choice for the night. On this night they were 2 kinds of Green Salsa, Red Salsa and a Hollandaise sauce. My clear favorites were the Hollandaise and the Red Salsa but they were all good. 5*\n\nPan-Seared Salmon- Small bite-sized pieces of Salmon with a Chipotle-Mayo. The Salmon itself could've used some seasoning but the Chipotle-Mayo was excellent. 4*\n\nSanta Fe Trail:\n\nCarne Adovada- Smoked Pork shoulder that's simmered in a Red Chile sauce and served with Rice and Beans. The Rice and Beans were pretty standard, but the Pork itself was excellent. It literally seemed to get better and better as the meal went on but it also got progressively hotter and hotter as the meal went on; I was sweating like Britney Spears on Jeopardy by the time I was done eating. 4.5*\n\nChile Potato- Apparently this is one of the dishes that Rokerij is famous for. It's a fire-roasted green Hatch Chile that's stuffed with a mashed potato mixture. I'm not sure if I had it on an off-night, or what, but it just didn't do it for me. I mean everything was there for a stupendous dish but there just wasn't any flavor. I had my sis and Bro-in-law try some just to verify it wasn't me and they agreed it was a fail. 2*\n\nBeverages- Rokerij has a really impressive wine selection -which I'm not really into- and a mediocre beer selection; I was not impressed with their draft selection. They also have an \u00fcber-cool underground (literally and figuratively!) bar that is separate from the restaurant itself; I can imagine the shenanigans that ensue there! 4*\n\nService & Ambiance- Our waitress was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable about the menu because my sister always has questions (Oy gevalt...) and she answered them all quickly and to her satisfaction. Rokerij is very dark; has a nice wood and brick interior; and even has a fireplace going at all times--which is kinda odd seeing that it's in Arizona. The ambiance is definitely set for a date night kinda mood: very romantic and sexy--not the place you wanna bring a precocious 3-year-old (Whoops!). 4.75*\n\nValue- Pretty good value for a really nice place like this. I'd say the avg entr\u00e9e runs anywhere from $15-30; which is pretty good for high quality food. 4*\n\nIf you're looking for a great restaurant to impress a special someone; a place to celebrate a special event; or even something as casual as a date night then this is the place for you. I wouldn't recommend bringing kids with you as it's just not a kid friendly place and that's ok, too. You don't have to take the little monsters everywhere.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SClabXBK2K2aJJ3rbdwzTA", "review_id": "gsWjXn3YUokqOk8wWeGo0w", "text": "If I could give a zero I could.  Waited 45 minutes for a 7:30 reservation.\nWere told \"We are overbooked\".  Downhill from there.  There was no place to wait so we stood in the middle of the restaurant jostled by waiters and customers.  Our waiter was clueless and disappeared during our ordering and our meals.  The entrees arrived before the appetizer and the before meal bread came as we were finishing dinner. My chicken enchiladas had no discernible chicken and was just a large mush pile. None of us five liked our meals.  The only good thing was the roasted beet side dish.  Maybe this qualified for one star.\nThis used to be our favorite restaurant in the area.  No longer.  The staff\nTreated us like we were in a post office.  The hype is killing them.  The kitchen and especially the employees need attitude and training lessons.\nThe owner needs a wake up call.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2YvnqTSffCiQhdximqjeVQ", "review_id": "ZBBwqJIn6NBX-WuaOrhU4A", "text": "Love this place. Food and ambiance is amazing. Do it! They have a decent happy hour too", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 11, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "diDUDx82VePOC1hObkHwMw", "review_id": "w5EVdw23XiaQuOnKo3T6cA", "text": "This a one of my boss's favorite places to take special guest. Located in the same parking lot right next to the new Richardson's. There is a really cool patio that connects the two restaurants with an outdoor Bar. Instantly puts you in the party zone and makes you feel right at home.\n\nThis is the first time my wife and I have been to the Rokerij and it was truly a fun and happy experience. Been to Dick's Hideaway and the older Richardsons many times in the past. The selection on the menu here has several of the same tasty good SW options with some really nice EuroAmerican surprises.\n\nLove the way you can instantly smell the aroma of the Pecan wood coming from the sizzling grill. Pecan gives the food some very nice flavor and that extra kick. Everything here and his other restaurants always taste great and leave you satisfied.\n\nUpstairs and downstairs are both the Rokerij now. Upstairs is quite a bit larger with a nice bar and a larger seating area. Downstairs has a top secret elevator or you can take the stairs. It is smaller and offers food and drinks as well. Could even be a nifty bomb shelter in a parallel universe.\n\nWe started off with some Prime Rib Sliders and Bacon Wrapped Shrimp. My boss and his lovely wife ordered the New Mexican Platter and the Salt and Pepper Encrusted Prime Rib. My wife order the awesome Chimayo Chicken and yours truly went with the tasty Grilled Swordfish Special. Chocolate Flan with a 1/2 shot of Grand Marnier completed the trifecta.\n\nReally love the way they layer the flavors. The atmosphere of this place and friendly servers are also a delight. We arrived early and were able to get a large table by their cozy rustic fireplace.\n\nPlace gets really busy quick. Try and go before the crowd and you will enjoy everything that much more. When we were leaving it was starting to get crazy. DRINKS ON ME EVERYONE!\n\n5 STARS", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hOXXu0S4G4wJWv3cE1Tceg", "review_id": "s7DCBF0Telh9ShGalhRCHg", "text": "One of my favorites. Sit at the bar or wherever, its always great. I love Pasta Heidi!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GnLW0116uCkllWMF5L2-cg", "review_id": "I9Nsu34zVnzjOS3jAelk_A", "text": "The basement bar at the Rokerij is such a unique place in Phoenix - you have to go!  Sit at the bar for some awesome deals on food and drink, both at happy hour and late night.  $5 small plates after 10 pm when no other restaurants are even open is killer!  Highly recommended.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MLNXzph9nlCXGiSuv5G5Yg", "review_id": "cDbpeTN4l2YGGP8rer5HXA", "text": "Been here a couple of times.  And while the vibe is cool and the cuisine is pretty darn good, the glaring red flag for me about this place is the high prices.\n\nMy date had not been here before so I happily brought her by.  It had been about 9 months since my last trip here and I faintly remembered the food being on the pricey side, but not to the extent that I would shy away from here.  This place is pretty popular during happy hour as the upstairs bar was packed right as we arrived.  We suspected the same was true of their basement bar as well so we stuck around the main dining area.  If you've been to Richardson's and/or Dick's Hideaway just a stones throw away, then some of the menu will look familiar.  Rokerij however also has a lot of dishes you'd expect to find at a steakhouse or a cafe that often have no New Mexican influence at all.  Such items include oysters, rib eyes, porterhouses, and (oddly) pizzas.  The New Mexican dishes that both Rokerij and Richardson's serve are pretty reasonably priced around $15 each.  But most of the other items run around $30 and up.  Even the appetizers are around $15 a piece.\n\nNot wanting to break the bank, I got a pair of their tapas plates.  I got their prime rib sliders as well as their Carne Adovada sliders.  For $10 a plate you get three sliders each.  I'm pretty convinced the tapas menu is the way to go here.  The portions weren't huge, but large enough to leave me satisfied and you can get a little taste of multiple items.  The Carne Adovada pork mixed with red chile is tender and not too spicy.  The prime rib sliders had just the right amount of horseradish sauce on them, though there wasn't as much meat on those sliders as I expected.  I would love to try some of their blackboard menu items sometime as some of those looked great, but again, pricey.\n\nPerhaps I should've been more prepared to pay the asking price of this place.  The setup of the restaurant is really cool and I like the unique New Mexican twists they put on the everyday grub.  The food has been good both times I've been here, but is it good enough to drop $30/entree?  I'll leave that up to you.  I'd certainly come back here for a special occasion, but this wouldn't be an everyday stop for me.  Too much of a shock to my bank account.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hGxsYwRMYOAgwJAfOnHEAw", "review_id": "jBEV4wggKgMw6UjE6xsctA", "text": "I have been there a few times, both at the Rokeriji and Richardsons, but today I shall do a review for the Rokeriji.    First off, since they are side by side and have the same owner, I am giving both restaurants three and one-half stars.   I have had pan-seared salmon and the beef tenderloin skewers off of the \"small plates\" menu.    Both are cooked and flavored to perfection.   Yummm!!   Last night for dinner I had the carne adovada, and my companion had the chimayo chicken.    I tasted his chicken, and, yes, it was good but nothing outstanding.   I liked my meal much better.   His side dish of the potato on the poblano was typical mashed potato with a chili flavor.     I guess that would make sense since it was sitting on the chili.   I asked our server how hot the red sauce was for the pork.   She stated that if it wasn't quite hot enough, she could bring a hotter sauce, which she did.   The pork was flavorful, but it could have used more sauce.   The rice and beans and flour tortilla were average, typical I guess one could say.    I ordered a glass of their red wine.    Sorry.    I can't remember the name of it, and the wine list isn't posted so I can't access it.    It was $15/glass, and it was heavy bodied, just the way I like it.    I would go back, especially since it is conveniently located.    Is it outstanding?    No.    I wouldn't say so.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t6GmgDZNeaTnj75NTRWc2w", "review_id": "JCPi4IomuLMjdDriv47WQQ", "text": "This is my absolute favorite place to retreat into a romantic or just cozy getaway from the AZ heat and sun! Downstairs is a hidden gem.. food is eclectic and delish! You will thank me for this if you have not been!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4Uej6gxE4R2CbA-Mph8ZCg", "review_id": "iox0RmZ3uI-Q-oui0K9q0A", "text": "I have been a regular here with my husband for a long time and it never let's me down. The only down side is the price of food. Honestly I'd be still willing to pay because I love this place so much. We always get the filet and some sort of fish. You also can't go wrong with the roasted corn and sweet potato baked in the beautifully presented green chili. Love the beer and wine selection aswell.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4goCrKwLzthG9Fu76Wsi-Q", "review_id": "cNRnS1R1dPuoDeHyupAIQA", "text": "One star for the environment very laid back and classy. Food on the other hand was not quality that we expected. Enchiladas were over powered by cheese and too soggy, and runny eggs. The tenderloin we asked medium rare definitely no taste nor quality the taste of the raw meat was not pleasing. Cocktails were not up to par either. Although service was great one more star.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vXhQk4PL2boIpUV-k-CloQ", "review_id": "wNvA7J_FqvcHDoRanQeOSg", "text": "Be sure to get a reservation:\n\nNothing here was as shiny as the build up to the place. This is a trendy spot, and like so many trendy places, the flash in the pan goes away with the crowd to the next trendy place. Let's start with the name, our waitress explained that Rokerij is a word that the Swiss use for smoke house. There is virtually nothing on this restaurants menu that has anything to do with a Swedish Smoke House. Please be warned... NOTHING TO DO WITH SMOKE HOUSE COOKING!\n\nThe menu blends the food from Richardson's (New Mexican cusine) which adjoins this place with a spiced version of American Classics.\n\nOK here is the blow by blow...\n\nIt is my Daughters birthday dinner, she asked if we could have it at the Rokerij as she and her sister had tried to get in on a Friday or Saturday and the wait was about 3 hours. She was excited that this would be something special. It's Monday and the 5 of us arrive in stages. Jo and I were first, the parking seems to be shared with Richardson's it appears to be limited and Valet only.... It says complimentary, however it is just rude not to tip a valet.  The valet took the car and pointed us to the outer stairs to the lower level. This is a bar and it was full of puppy yuppies... OK it is a lame reference back in time but it fits.\n\nWe asked about the reservation that my daughter placed, they pointed us back up and around an interior staircase. Up above we were met by the young gal at reception and again we asked about the reservation that they looked up and did not find. There were plenty of empty tables so they did seat us right away. Good for starters... ***Here is another tip Monday nights many of the bottles of wine on the list are half priced*** We ordered a Malbec it was passable. If I was paying the full $30 for the bottle it would have been disappointing.\n\nMy birthday girl arrived so we ordered the Mushroom Toast appetizer, it was not bad or outstanding in anyway. But good drink and conversation was the key to the moment. My youngest soon arrived and the decisions as to what to eat began in earnest. One steak, two salads, the creme brulee, and relleno platter with one beef and one pork...\n\nDid I mention that the menu was printed on place-mats? That there are no smoke house items on the menu... That the menu has Schnitzel, Mexican, Duck with Orange Chipolte, and a miss mash of other cuisines... I think the Chef or Mr Richardson lost track of what they were trying to do. You can see the menu online, but I for one can't figure out what the essence of this place is. \n\nI am so sorry that the expectation was so much more than the meal. I really don't like to dis an establishment. It is a beautiful location in the place that Timothy's Jazz Club was once. But nothing came out that was exceptional except the creme brulee. The rest was simply not great. Not worth the cost... and you will not be sorry if you take a pass on this place.\n\nOne last sorry note, the waitress knew that it was my Daughter's birthday and did absolutely nothing to acknowledge that. No dessert... no nothing... If you are reading this Mr Richardson... you should be ashamed\n...", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1o1yT8fVKcSQxZNTpeShtg", "review_id": "V0COhdJyJXwFBZqhwMPzqw", "text": "I don't get it , you have to make an appointment to get a drink , The bartenders (3) make you feel like they are doing you a favor by serving you and just stand around looking dis interested .\nThe service downstairs is better ,but the food is blaaa and very slow from the kitchen .\nNow the worst part , the price , its ridiculous $35/40 for overcooked oily food .\nArnold \" I won't be back\" \nPs , it smells .........", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9lo5EtOfzFM0_Y3Jp5Xhqg", "review_id": "NvccLZqPzDvrlnqHGu_g_g", "text": "One of my favorites! If you want comfort and flavorful food, this is the spot! Twice baked chili pepper potatoes are to die for and the swordfish is wonderful. Very nice wine list.  Make reservations!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Xa7fA7vGqOoeBpkw7gNncw", "review_id": "5VMUFocG-ZzTDkLOzutwVA", "text": "I don't write many reviews but I thought that the Rokerij deserves everyone to know how awesome it is. My favorite spot is down in the cellar bar for Brunch. My Boyfriend is from NM and we can never find good NM food that is close to what it's like back home. The Rokerij/ Richardson's/Dicks Hideaway is as close as it gets! The Huevos Rancheros are amazing, handheld burritos, Rokerij Steak, Steak Skewers and my favorite in the summer - Blood Orange Mimosas. I love this place and will continue to keep coming back!!!", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hGxsYwRMYOAgwJAfOnHEAw", "review_id": "bkOkJEu0nASrD4T7bf-OYQ", "text": "Okay.    This is an update to my prior review.   Either I don't care for their \"southwestern\" food, or it's just not that good, but this time I tried the beef tenderloin served over pasta.    YUMMMM!! is all I have to say for the meat.    It was tender and flavorful.    Tender in that it did not have that strange consistency of beef that was of lower quality and tough, therefore, \"tenderized\" with I-have-no-idea what, which makes me wonder what it would do to my insides after I ate it.  Anyway, back to the review.   The pasta was not of the white, bleached to near non edible that most pasta is now days.    And it was cooked to oh, so slightly al dente.     Of course, the flavoring for the pasta was just about perfect as well.     I topped it off with a couple of glasses of their zinfandel.    I don't remember the vineyard.    I just remember it was #27 on the wine list.    My companion had some sort of chicken skewers with beans and rice.    I've had the chicken skewers before.   And beans and rice on the side is not something I'd write home about.   So I didn't taste it.     He seemed to like it so I guess that's all that counts.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Yqi18bFNOEo0JZFuUFVLTA", "review_id": "OMKtcvzM0HXlzpS1thjnPg", "text": "This restaurant is amazing. Tonight I had the prime rib with brussel sprouts and the carbonara pasta. It was amazing! Everything was top notch. I loved it and absolutely will be back. Also the wine selection is truly good as well.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Eq6KGMAF8n4eSSjkeRVU9A", "review_id": "YCxtdHZtT1FqXuRHI7HzbA", "text": "We moved down the street from the fine restaurant. We love the food, service, and atmosphere.\n\nBe sure to call ahead for reservations. The place is very popular.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZhCum21VoZG3ftUdTr4QUQ", "review_id": "RFr3xgXCwv8xF02kyABXfw", "text": "Went there on a Friday night, had reservations for 745 but it wasn't too crowded. The food overall was good, especially the carne adovada. The hamburger was mediocre, the shrimp appetizer was bomb. The thing that really let me down was the service, not that they were rude just super slow and the waiters knowledge of the menu was weak sauce. He did comp us desserts for our patience. Cool ambiance especially the bar in the basement.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eAn0RKW6rZtGtvtSvGTvKw", "review_id": "txDu8oyutwN4nY4I2V5X2A", "text": "We went there for lunch and expecting to be able to have good steak options...no...only for dinner. It seems like except for a few places people are stuck in this country to eating good food only for dinner and be limited to some less tasty options for lunch.  We grew up in Europe and lunch is the main meal of the day and we try to keep it that way since evening large meals are not very good for balanced diet and a good sleep.\nWe had fish trio -was ok, some too spicy; the blackened steak -too peppery. The mushroom and filet toast were great. However the baked oysters were way too spicy- could not taste any oyster. Also we had the beef skewers- sort of dry but ok in the end.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1-eX9ACjgrO2-Ir1-oveHA", "review_id": "AGXzWU_BbseGfcdPPS62MQ", "text": "One of my favorite places of all time. Great atmosphere and even better food. Their appetizers are yum.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Cd95wUD6uptKdGd3Y3iAyQ", "review_id": "wwpfTXirWvvexuwTPBZ0Ew", "text": "Wife and I ate there last night and it was good but not great.  She loved the bacon wrapped filet with Brussels sprouts, and my chicken schnitzel was very good, and would have been great if I was more into capers.  I like where they went with the chocolate cake, but the ceme br\u00fbl\u00e9e didn't live up to billing.  Again, pretty good but not great.  \n\nMy one main irritation was all the advisories and signs about NO SPLIT CHECKS, and NO SHARED PLATES.  It's a lame way to kick off a night out having to learn all the gripes that management has about the restaurant business.  Our waiter was nice and very professional.  \n\nWe don't eat out that often, and have had better meals for the same money.  Four stars.", "business_id": "5kRug3bEienrpovtPRVVwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "llkm_iXQszkN5DZvmqjNqA", "review_id": "DtjffOKYSA_bLPG8dLt8YQ", "text": "pretty good pizza place... i get take out from here alot... the \"pies\" are large and you can get anything on them... the salads are also good... i have never eaten in the restaurant but it is normally busy when i am there...  kinda expensive for pizza but i have not found a place i like better (la grande does not count!)", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2u7v4hKWKv5hzXAGNH-IgA", "review_id": "2BNOfutFhInVqA7LJ_-D1A", "text": "I really like this place.\n\nThe people working there were always nice and the pizza is just plain good.  Sometimes slightly salty, depending on which toppings you go for, but in general a good crust, good toppings, nicely cooked and pleasantly presented.\n\nAt some point we became fans of the white pizza.  This one has no sauce on it, though they do toss on some spinich or tomatoes for color-- it's a toss up, I like it both ways.  This is not to say that their more traditional sauce-laden pizza isn't a fine choice as well.\n\nAnd for those who have ever had a calzone from \"back east,\" we figured we would ask them if they could take their normal calzone and deep fry it, just like at Pizza Town, USA in my old home town of New Milford, NJ.  They were good enough to oblige us, but things went awry quickly.  Our theory was that the cook tried to bake the calzone before frying it, so we ended up with an oily glob-- kudos to them, though, for giving it a try.\n\nWhen I go back to visit in Phoenix a stop at NYPD is always on the agenda.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-QT_e-7VSun5c2z85k_k5A", "review_id": "N18e3luqGX-vXv4FJxTLFg", "text": "Coming back from NYC a pizza snob, this place holds its own with me.  They say their secret is using NYC water (or at least water that's Ph balanced to match that of NYC; it's not coming in via tanker).  Whatever it is, I like it and I've got some other NYers to back me up.\n\nAlso high on the list are the garlic and cheesy knots.  My only complaints are that they serve Pepsi instead of Coke and that the ziti sauce can be a bit peppery sometimes.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "UZKnw-vy9Du6J6S6b3g3Ow", "text": "I can never turn down NYPD- NEVER!\nSo, like Allison said, what's up with the Pepsi product?  I prefer Coke as well.  But since this review is about the food, I give 5 Stars.  The pizza is pretty darn good.  I prefer the straight up pepperoni but when I am feeling meaty, I like the Brookly Family with the sausage and pepperoni.  \n\nThe atmosphere is very casual and laid back, perfect for shoving pizza down your throat.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9nsagwu1NPpg099IbLWmSQ", "review_id": "IYUi84yTQcUkFitvNMgFog", "text": "NYPD Pizza in the Camelback Colonade is a great little place for casual, no-fuss dining. The pizza is excellent, along with many of their pasta dishes. I have heard really good things about their cazones, but I have not ordered one yet do to the 20-30 minute prep time. The prices are reasonably cheap, and the service is friendly. Recommended.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "3OFh6fAqv_WSXQatRMxQ2Q", "text": "I can't believe I have ignored NYPD Pizza for the past few years. I think I subconsciously thought I was going to get arrested or something.  I must have walked/driven past this place at least 200 times without a second thought of going in until last week. The joke is on me.\n\nTaking the sister, her hubby and the kiddies for dinner in Central Phoenix and finding a restaurant we would all like was a challenge and thanks to Oregano's having a 2 hour Saturday night wait - which is par for the course - we ended up here.  NYPD Pizza and a 20 minute wait?  We're sold.  Another must was a TV for the NFL playoffs which they showed in the small bar area. As for the interior, it very much felt like a neighborhood cafe with the interior brick facade and stringed lights criss-crossing the room.\n\nWell, NYPD Pizza delivered and then some.  They liked their pizza, minestrone and garlic bread knot thingies.  The girls got kids sized spaghetti and meatball, a coloring paper menu and crayons.  I needed to overload on carbs for a big race the next day so I ordered pasta.  My baked ziti with sausage was absolutely delicious.  Having had that same dish at Oregano's, it is much better than what they serve.  If you're not a fan of cheese you probably won't like the ziti at NYPD.  But since I love cheese, it hits the spot.\n\nI wouldn't have been able to tell the difference in water in the taste of their dough, but apparently the fact that they import their water from Brooklyn is a big deal.  Kinda pretentious if you ask me, but hey, I like the extra effort and I liked the fact that I did not get arrested.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "49lK33nuV1dVj3l2Jto8Bg", "review_id": "MzaHZ660p4JRMErV-ASm9A", "text": "yummy yum yummy pizza! I have been going here for years. Great place to  sit and gab with the girls around a hot pie and a cold pitcher. Great ambiance and very relaxed. Great pizza and desert!!", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Wy7f9DOuBEOenhnA7KIKoQ", "review_id": "qZx8gOMrlxb6pKFL7Mv_qQ", "text": "If you read my reviews you will know that I LOVE PIZZA!!!!!  This is one of my favorite pizza places in town.  I just can't complain.  I get the same toppings as I always get:  extra cheese, black olives, mushrooms and artichokes and it's always perfect!\n\nTotally reminds me of getting a slice in NYC.  It's even better cold the next morning!", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "bjyNs56h8t57FYZ7y1_1Rg", "review_id": "f_67_hHyZjt2chvcFMwUTA", "text": "Do you know pizza?  Or is pizza an acquaintance to you? \n\nIs pizza a long-term relationship, or is it the Betty that you picked up at Dos Gringos on a Friday afternoon?\n\nIf you are truly a student of pizza, you know this:  it's all about the water stupid.  It really shouldn't be a secret why za in NY and C-town is so good.\n\nHence, apply this rationale and you know the secret to NYPD.  Great za in Phoenix, AZ???  You bet!\n\nPizza starts with the crust.  Without great crust, you can't have great za.  But...if you make your crust with the exact mineral content of water from Yonkers, NY....you have a great crust!\n\nTop it off with a spicy (not sweet) sauce, and moz that is of good quality and melt, and abracadabra....there it is.\n\nWay to go NYPD...pride in za making....and real ovens too!  Conveyor belt pizza is crapola, meant for California.\n\nI give it my 2nd highest 'sausage and pepperoni' rating, from the NY Pizza Guy.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uVU1FyUPPVxzZ8jbye-rFA", "review_id": "q-zVRqgjJsf0JmRLkrYLvQ", "text": "Great pizza - great calazone's - don't care for the garlic cheese knots.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "25j8Nr0qQVlLhv2BywxL7g", "review_id": "uA6-4g1IycRSz8-MgFNC-A", "text": "I eat here probably once a week for lunch and I must say, It's one of my top favorite pizza joints. Lunch here is a breeze. There is usually no wait at peek lunch hours and to boot they have an express lunch line that gives you the option to order by the slice from an assortment of pre-made pizzas. Ok. I know I know. Pre-made??? Let me tell you, they heat that shit right up in their oven and its perfect! I usually pig out here and get three slices, either the plain cheese (so simple and so good), the pepperoni/jalapeno or the tomato ricotta white pizza. Oh yeah, the sicilian style pizza is awesome, but that one you have get made fresh to order. Way better that way. You can really taste the NYC water in the dough with that one! If you enjoy a good Greek Salad this place has one of the best. The dressing is so damn good.\n\nI have tried on occasion to stray from the pizza and have always been disappointed. NYPD is excellent for pizza, I suggest sticking with that when you go.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "g84VjttN28PWiv_WtdhnSQ", "review_id": "k_O_4_J64tI19avmHt4zGw", "text": "Pre-Review Note to New Yorkers: We KNOW. We GET IT. There is no good pizza outside of NY. I agree. Moving on...\n\nI am a true NY'er (Strong Island represent!) and a true pizza snob. I usually dislike all pizza that isn't made in New York. But actually, I'm kind of down with this place. So it isn't anything like NY Pizza. Big deal. The overall food and service is still pretty good.\n\nI like NYPD Pizza because you don't have to order pizza in order to have a good meal. The salads are great. My fave is the Chelsea Salad. The Italian Wedding Soup is also very good. The pastas are pretty good and I'm not really into tomato sauce. \n\nThe only thing that is truly disappointing is the dessert. They make Gennaro Zeppolis - which are like my favorite thing ever - but at NYPD the zeppolis are kind of hard and stale and not delicious and fluffy like in NY. So boo for that.\n\nThe Pizza is okay. Maybe even very good. Yes, New Yorkers are going to hate on it and call it crap, but the rest of you should go and enjoy. \n\nTell them Jenny from the block sent you.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "91uE26rP_0kCbOGKdgwekQ", "text": "This is the best Pizza EVER! We order it here at work all the time and everyone loves it. For dine in it is nice too, and at lunch they do two types of service... if you want to get your food and get out you can order at the counter and they call your number. If you want to be served, they have waiter service too. It is a bit pricey, $18 per large pizza but well worth it.  PS, They DO deliver as of a couple months ago.\n\nMy manager says \"MMMMMMMMMM\"", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "3VrmfYq9WPq5eJs2zqN_jw", "review_id": "WdVLkYC4TvJvPI1N5TNX9w", "text": "My girlfriend and I had a mean craving for pizza and wings after browsing the Phoenix Zoo...We thought this place was Streets of New York, till we got there and it was a NYPD (did I mention I don't like police). lol So we said screw it and decided to check it out anyway. When we got there the host seemed annoyed and practically threw our menus on the table. He Sucked! \n\nWe ordered the Hell's Kitchen wings and the Philly Cheese steak pizza. First off the Wings were fantastic, although not as spicy as we anticipated. The wings came with sliced jalape\u00f1os scattered over the top of them, but it was just a psychological thing to make you think they're spicier. The Philly pizza was sub par. It was low on cheese and some what under cooked. There was still water from the meat running of the sides, basically making the crust soggy. \n\nOur waiter was very generous, unfortunately I forgot her name. She changed my perspective of the service.  For some strange reason, the host was still giving me the stink eye...I think he liked my girlfriend or something or may be just hated his job. lol    \n\nOverall, I would have preferred hitting up Streets of New York! By the way did I mention I don't like police. Except a friend of mine who just graduated the academy. Congratulations! Now keep me safe from other police.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PShy2RYNadDUhJf4ErOJ7w", "review_id": "qECEeQiA-M8NZveRu73oAQ", "text": "I love this place.  \nLove how thin the crust is\nWeighed down with soggy greasy cheese n stuff.\n\nI also love their buffalo wings.\nAnd caesar salads.\n\nIt's my favorite.  Truly.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5UlJFSUvifxeP5nAbDEMcA", "review_id": "kvSvXMxXaZIP2lFVA570BA", "text": "If you can make it out to NYPD on Camelback Rd. & 20th St. today (3/12/09) from 5-9 p.m., I am sure they'd appreciate your support. \n\nAll tips benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Plus, police officers are serving tables.\n\nIf police aren't your thing-stop by on Tuesday, March 17th and get served by Fireman!!!!!", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ce8EIWnx8vBzhi8SrTdqCA", "review_id": "5ayZvUVnpuVJIDd_uNrH3A", "text": "YUMMMMMMY!!!\n\nI love their bruschetta! It comes shaped like it was pressed into a cylinder and it reminded me of a Tartar I had at a fancier restaurant.  Very unique presentation.  The flavor - even better! The perfect mix of tomatoes and all the right spices!\n\nI love pineapple on pizza, and I'm tempted to think they aren't canned pineapples here.  I suspect they use fresh pineapple because they were big and juicy! That's how pineapples are best!\n\nNow, if the service matched the food, it definitely would have been a 4 star experience.  I'll definitely go back, but I would not ask for the same server again!", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_1OTipGDKze-M0XaYh-kXQ", "review_id": "PtGXlsu91_otLUudUmM7kg", "text": "I tried a few different kinds of pizza and they were all okay.  A few people had told me that they made \"incredible\" pizzas, but I didn't really think so...I'd say they were pretty good pizzas.  What I liked were the fresh tasting vegetables which topped some of the pizzas.  The cheese was a bit disappointing, especially since I don't think you can really go wrong with cheese...it just lacked flavor.\n\nAll in all, I probably wouldn't go back...it just really wasn't all that impressive.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fb-jUKkMkfPYM_fuALtkWg", "review_id": "ldVm00c4vF2dsv6VZwYnyw", "text": "i tend to be pretty picky about pizza and wasn't expecting much from this place. so i was shocked how good the pizza was here! would go back for sure! great service!!!!!!!!!!!!", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 11, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "ZmIgP4U4Ht9CYmNX0_zP6w", "review_id": "vus5QnNLxuB7mqG6iqBFqg", "text": "My daughter and I sort of stumbled on this place a couple of weeks ago.  We were at the Ulta just around the corner and she said she was hungry and she LOVES pizza.  We have been here twice as of this writing.  The second time around was \"Kids Eat Free\" night.  That is Wednesay for those of you with kids and it's a good deal.  I will eventually put together a list of Kids Eat Free places in the area.  For now let me tell you about NYPD.....\n\nThe pizza is a winner!  Nice crust, great topppings!  They use paper thin slices of sausage instead of hunks of sausage.  The flavore is great too.  My daughter had a slice of black olive pizza and they were very generous with the olives....she loved it!  I have had the ceaser and the house salads and both were good and fresh.  \n\nSo for the Kids Eat Free night adults need to order an entree (I think this includes a whole pizza too, not sure though) There were several things to choose from including cheese ravioli, baked ziti, and  lasagne.  I chose the lasagne and it was delish!  Piping hot with melted mozeralla over the top, I could not stop eating it!!  The flavors melded together nicely and it reminded me of my Mom's lasagne.  And did I mention the bread......OMG!!  The little ibites of heaven are sooooo good!!  I could have eaten ten of them!!  They are homemade, the real deal, yeasty goodness!!  Warm and just a little chewy, the flavor was amazing!!  \nOh and the Desert Flower Ice Tea.....so refreshing!!!  I keep thinking about it, that's how good it is!!\n\nTry the canollis.....you won't be disappointned.  Kids get an ice cream sundae with their meal.  On our first visit Lori, our server, was a real sweetheart.  She gave me some coupons and signed me up for the email list.  And on our next visit , Jessica was awesome and attentive too!\n\nThis is a small place but they also have an outdoor patio with misters.  The bar is tiny, probably seats 10.  Flat screen for watching the D'backs and some good beers on tap, along with Happy Hour specials makes this a great place!!  This will be somewhere we will frequent!!  Thanks NYPD!!!", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "YzNZNgpOy9tthDnczS_ajg", "review_id": "jNNYVf_Ktoj9Zv9HYwFkQw", "text": "Coda B. and I don't go out for pizza very often. This is for 2 reasons. 1. Coda likes Domino's. 2. I like, nay, LOVE mushrooms on pizza (among other delicious vegetable toppings) while Coda prefers his pizza be served with toppings that, at one point, had a face. I'm not a vegetarian by any means (see my review of Blue Nile for proof), I just strongly prefer veggies on my pizza. I feel the tastes compliment each other better, and it's also much prettier. Neither of us is a big fan of compromise, so splitting a pizza is usually a challenge. \n\nNYPD took the pain out of pizza for us. We ordered a 14\" 5-topping and our AMAZING server let us know that, if we so desired, we could do 5 toppings on one half and 5 DIFFERENT toppings on the other, at no additional charge. I wanted to kiss her feet. I don't think she realized how far we would take it though, as our respective halves did not share one topping. That's right, we don't mess around. At this point in the meal, my Yelp rating of NYPD was 5 stars. Of course, I still had to eat the pizza.   \n\nIt is utterly confusing to me how so many places can claim to serve \"New York\" pizza and fail miserably, while almost every pizza place actually located in New York manages to pull it off. It's as if something magical happens when pizza is prepared in a new york zip code, and it's nearly impossible to recreate. But people keep trying. NYPD did not successfully recreate New York pizza. However, for Arizona pizza NYPD is definitely up there. And no, I've never waited 4 hours for pizza.\n\nFour stars for the food and cute, albeit somewhat gimmicky, ambiance. Five stars for the service. Our server was incredible, and they even gave us a gift bag when we left! It had coupons and a magnet! I used to order from a Chinese delivery place solely because they gave you little trinkets with your order, and I do order happy meals every so often so yeah, I guess you can say I'm a fan of gifts with food. So thanks for the magnet, New York Pizza Department. I will be back.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-9mljS0O9mwdOnGv-Oea3Q", "review_id": "745ULM9vvG4mAD189QTXjA", "text": "Ok I like Pizza but I don't eat it often because a whole pie in a single girl's household, well ends up being consumed for breakfast, lunch and dinner and settles onto her' azzie' in record speed. Yeah I'm no twig by far and I like food, actually I love good food. Anyway my NY friends & kids rave this is the best pizza ,so I go give it a try. Hey what can I say I ordered two different slices and ate them both! It was awesome pizza much to my surprise, since these kids eat frozen pizza, and I'm skeptical that any pizza served by the slice and individually topped can be palatable. Ok I admit I'm wrong! I'm stuck up about these things. NYPD has great pizza I can walk in order two slices however I want them, not go broke and not eat pizza for an endless number of meals and wear it my thighs and my azzie for the next month or two! I'm happy.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bmDivXQy-KB4_dPIS9ZA8w", "review_id": "E5nZ2MohjjEwYTIVIi3GBw", "text": "I am giving this place 5 stars but as a disclaimer I've only had their pizza. My fiancee and I have gotten pizza from this location a couple of times and every time it's hot and Delicious. This location is very convenient for pickup or they have a patio if you're feeling social. We usually get the Vinny's favorite where you can choose up to 5 different toppings. We get a new combination of toppings each time and are never disappointed. I would highly recommend trying ricotta cheese and eggplant on your pizza. We will be back for sure!", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DW15zMg6lrCiSGwo04uWkQ", "review_id": "Clp5og7zYJn7RTlTKWZyfw", "text": "Overpriced, overrated, HORRIBLE SERVICE!  \n\nWhen asked for a spoon with which to eat my pasta, they actially gave me an iced tea spoon!\n\nNo bartender, I sat for 15 minutes without a greeting, anything. The grey-haired manager stomped aroumd the restaurant avoiding all contact with customers.  What's the point/benefit on that?\n\nDO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY AT THIS AMATEURISH OVERPRICED DUMP!  INSTEAD, GO TO MEATBALLZ IN THE SAME CENTER,ON CAMELBACK. MUCH BETTER FOOD, REASONABLE PRICES AND NO ICED TEA SPOONS!", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wC1CPV5bf--bDLtlhNSPLg", "review_id": "37a_UzWpgk39-nrF5UKaxQ", "text": "I had to pick up my car after it had some minor cosmetic surgery at Scott's Coach Works and decided to stay in the area for awhile. After browsing around Last Chance awhile I decided to grab some lunch before heading home. \n\nAlthough their premade pizza's looked pretty good, I decided on the lunch size Louie Prima calzone. The wait would be about 20 minutes, so I went next door to Fry's for some quick grocery shopping. \n\nI picked up my lunch and it just about killed me to smell it but not inhale it on the way home. As I finally sat down to eat it I was like a kid at Christmas! Every time I tore into the perfectly browned crust I found another treasure. Sliced tomatos, gobs of spinich and a load of my absolute favorite-ricotta cheese all mixed up with a fair share of mozzarella too! And of course the marinara sauce for dipping.\n\nIt was pretty messy to eat, but anything I eat usually ends up being messy and in my book: messy=good. I'm a fan!", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V5SOpcPoul01FuTZdwj59A", "review_id": "7lQ9eyWmkHRvQFchq7bZkA", "text": "35 minutes. That's how long my four-year-old son and I waited from the time we sat down until we received our lunch. Granted, my son is more patient than most children his age, but after about 20 minutes, he started to ask about where his food was. This occurred on Good Friday between 1:30 and 2:30 pm.\n\nI guess I should have been alerted to this situation from the moment I walked in. No one greeted us, and it took about three minutes before we were even acknowledged. We wanted to sit outside, but after 60 seconds of debating with a colleague, the gentleman told us there were no outside seats - although we clearly saw two empty tables. Then, the shirts on the employees said, \"Unique like a Brooklyn accent.\" I really should question a company that doesn't use proper grammar. (It should read, \"Unique, like a Brooklyn accent.\")\n\nThe person who seated us also took our order moments after we sat down. I asked for apple juice for my son and was told they were out, so we switched to iced tea for him and water with lemon for me. We shortly received our drinks - sans lemon. \n\nAfter we were there about 10 minutes, a large party of 10 was seated near us. Half were small children my son's age and they received lemons with their beverages, so my thought that the restaurant was perhaps out of those too was erased. Unfortunately, our waiter never checked on us, and I actually had to flag him down as my son was whining for food to get a water refill and ask - again - for a lemon. It was then that he told me he'd check on our food.\n\nFINALLY, 35 minutes in, our food arrived. I think we were so hungry at that point that dirt would have sufficed. My son doesn't usually like mac and cheese that is penne with cheese sauce, but he ate nearly all of it. My eggplant lasagna was certainly not the best I've had. Neither of our items was baked, so I'm still not sure what the holdup was. And, by the way, the table of 10 received their food before we did and came and left in the hour we were there. While I'm complaining, my son's ice cream was so frozen I almost needed a knife to cut it for him.\n\nI would like to say the poor service was because the restaurant was understaffed. Although the place was full, I counted seven employees, including a manager. Other tables were receiving much better service, so I'd have to say the problem was more with our server (who never shared his name). My son and I eat out about once a week, and I always leave 20% for a tip, but this time I left $1 on a $16 bill. At first, I felt badly about it, but then I remembered, \"Oh yeah, it's not like I'm ever coming back here.\"\n\n*** On 4/5/10, Alana, a representative from NYPD Pizza sent me an e-mail when she came across my review and offered her sincere apologies, a follow-up call from customer service, and a coupon for a free pizza / meal. I was very appreciative of the response, and as I told her, I've been to other NYPD Pizza locations with much better results; I think this episode was the result of a new or poorly trained server.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ENJpS6i-s9hWiQg9ZGwevQ", "review_id": "92v_b5oTiDfTMm8cdARORw", "text": "Their delivery service was disappointing.  I was told 45min to an hour for delivery. At about 45 minutes the driver shows up with the wrong pizza.  He calls in and they tell him that it's in the oven, so he tells me he'll be right back. 45 minutes later he shows up with a cold pizza. This ruined the dinner experience.  I couldn't tell you if their pizza is good because I am not a fan of room temperature pizza. As a consolation the bum driver gave me some coupons (thanks!).", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pwil2kkb1mNO6jVsAI84wA", "review_id": "-VFWpOs-W-mXmN4JlwcaNA", "text": "Great delivery and take out. Great Wings, Salads and Sandwiches. If you want something really good, get the Brooklyn family Pizza or the Louie Prima Calzone. The restaurant looks clean and comfortable. I didn't have any issues with deliveries of take out. \n\nGo here if you like Pepperoni, Sliced Sausage (not the cheap crumbled one) and fresh basil on a pizza or Tomato, mushroom, cheese and spinach in a calzone!", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7cR92zkDv4W3kqzii6axvg", "review_id": "MRPXjkxfnwUOACkEqjOr0Q", "text": "Went to @NYPD_Pizza for the first time tonight, because I had a coupon for a free entree.\n\nNow, let me make it clear, I was an idiot, and I didn't print the coupon, because it clearly stated you could merely show it to your server from your phone.\n\nSo I did that. And because I did, I didn't read \"the fine print\", which clearly stated what exactly you were entitled to.\nThe coupon: http://goo.gl/tuIS\n\nSo after we had placed our order, I looked at the coupon again, and noticed the listing of what was included in the entree selection. Feeling a case of caveat emptor, I searched out our server, and informed her of my mistake.\n\nHer response was fantastic; she said what we had ordered already (shells florentine) would be probably be ok, but she would verify.\nShe did indeed check, and they claimed that since neither I nor they caught until well after the order was placed (it was only about 5 or 10 mins...) they would go ahead and make the adjustment on my check.\n\nThat's customer service, beyond and above. I fully expected to have to change my order, or pay full price for the shells, and would not have felt that it were anyone's fault but my own.\n\nThe food was pretty tasty. Along with the shells, we ordered the Brooklyn Family Style pizza, which had pepperoni, sausage, and fresh basil.\n\nThe shells were pretty good, but nothing phenomenal.\n\nThe basil aroma that accompanied the arrival of the pie was wonderful! The sausage volume was a bit sparse, but the pizza was delicious, and I would recommend it.\n\nIt was a beautiful night, so we sat on the patio. The table that we were at had a slight ant problem, but once I cleared them, they didn't return.\n\nOur server was a bit overwhelmed, but overall I think she did a decent job, and I made sure I showed my appreciation for her efforts.\n\nI may back, but only if I were in the area.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X74iDW0yAiEUEQzmWK39pg", "review_id": "imuDixqyVx3hZc6VSM0f3A", "text": "Yelp pointed me to this place while on a business trip-- looking for good pizza in the area.  Kind of a mixed result.  The restaurant is located in a strip mall, sort of hidden in one of the back corners.  Walk in thinking fast food, but turns out it's sit down.  Why does it seem all the burger and pizza joints in this area are sit down-- odd...  Anyway, I got three slices.  Quality was ok-- a bit doughy and filling, I couldn't make it through all three.  Lots of free refills was a nice touch on a 105 degree day.  Staff were really friendly, and, oh yeah-- it was cheap!   Less than 6 bucks for more pizza than I could eat and bottomless coke.  So, great value, nice service, just ok pizza, though.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bmzq_nkjYqp8aWn12RJdhA", "review_id": "VGYaXB8kJjqBBIg6bsx1Sg", "text": "Not a well known location so its not as busy as some NYPDs I've been to. Just as good as the others though. Probably the fastest I've ever gotten my Calzone. I'd definitely go again.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NsIoM2PlaL28E-jbrs4Zlw", "review_id": "p7TfYMjEPkNuPBNr80TrdQ", "text": "Decent pizza for a chain.  We ordered a side of meatballs which were just ok.  There was too much bread crumbs and not enough spices.  We ordered the \"thin crust\" which isn't what you normally expect.  The \"thin crust\" was really just the standard pizza crust.  Would come back but definitely not very memorable.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ylbgyS2p_uSZndpqrqIv-Q", "review_id": "EAhLpp4chMpVmrwc0ALQZg", "text": "Great service (a waitress named Emily). We got our food pretty quick, and it was delicious, and for a very reasonable price. Warning: the size large salads are HUGE, so order a small if it's just for one person. Wings are very tasty. I'd recommend it.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "osTJkim9SGhRBRZ09_hMew", "review_id": "_aYg3a5Wqn1uRS7HDMG8Aw", "text": "I've ordered out and dined in several times and their food is delicious.  I am usually willing to try new things, but when I go here I just want the same thing.\n\nI start off with a small Chelsea Salad, which can be a whole meal if you get the large size and put chicken in it.  But it also is topped with almonds, bacon, cheese and a creamy dressing to die for.  I usually save room for a 14\" pizza that is split between my husband and I.  I can still eat half, even with the salad and several toppings.\n\nThe price is not bad, but the food is good!  There is an option for a 5 topping pizza for $17.00.  Their beer selection is average, but it's better than not having any beer at all to go with delish food.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oijTMVRAYB6DrSkhLlaHjA", "review_id": "QKsk92azo-ckaIO292AY7A", "text": "WOW!  I have never been to a place with service this horrible.  I may have caught them on a bad night, but I'm not giving them a second chance to find out!\n\nI came in with a group of 4.  We stood up front for 5-10 minutes before waving someone down to be seated.  That was a mistake..\n\nAs we're waiting for a server to take our drink order, we noticed that EVERY single table had empty cups waiting to be refilled, dirty plates that needed bussing, and people with impatient faces.  There was only 1-2 dedicated servers, and they completely ignored us.\n\nWe stuck around just to see how long it would take before someone took our drink order, it was like being in the Twilight Zone.  After 30 minutes and flagging down 3 employees, we just walked out laughing, no one had even apologized for the wait, I'm not sure they even saw us leave!  It was the strangest restaurant experience of my life.\n\nWhat a joke...\n\n**EDIT**  To their credit, right after I posted this review, I received a message explaining that the Director of Operations would like to amend the situation, even going so far as to include their cell number.  I admit that I feel strange posting such a negative statement amid all the 4 and 5 star reviews, I'm assuming I caught them on a really bad night.  I'll edit this if I ever return to the restaurant, but the fact that someone actually reached out to try to rectify things says something", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P1xymuKbIrAzWSDIbE5nJg", "review_id": "KdvwFX9bmAcXozVxkVgspw", "text": "Pretty good chain pizza.  Service was good too once I got the waitresses attention.  I must say that there is nothing special about this particular restaurant/location.  I had a small side salad with vinagrette dressing.  Very tasty.  Followed by the \"Meateaters\" pizza for one (10\").  The pizza was really just average.  Nothing to write home about.  And they're not cheap by any means.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IwSnmYCT8g7XFCl2Hoe6Yg", "review_id": "THcToWKbHAIxgQ-NZ7hOFg", "text": "Yummy food and nice guys making it", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1g8Crb6WGQUsA2l2X3yVGA", "review_id": "KR7cbNBu55jmrDV-1qVxnQ", "text": "1st time at NYPD last night. Our son has been talking about it and my husband loves NY style Pizza so we went. They welcomed us like we were the most important customers. Courteous, welcoming, hospitable. Our wait person Sunny is amazing. Pizza is Fab. Sandwiches are Fab. Will go back again.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x3snNDhyewv4q9fM6NxgAA", "review_id": "0dq99R5ZuWkXt9yxc_nOjw", "text": "Too often, you eat out at a place for years, and because it's not new to you, it doesn't cross your mind to write them a review on Yelp. \n\nThat's what I realized when I went to grab a quick lunch to go from NYPD Pizza today. How have I never reviewed them? Because they've been a staple for several years, isn't that more reason to give them a great review? (I promise I'm going to start going through my memory bank and start writing more of these types of reviews)\n\nSo like I said, went to NYPD for a quick bite today. Ordered a small chicken ceasar salad to go. The cashier was a younger guy and really friendly. I thought there was a deal for checking in on FourSquare, but the manager that was standing nearby said it was only for dine-in with a group of 3 or more. He gave the discount to me anyways (shhh!). Extra points in my book. Salad came out quickly...drove back to work...and enjoyed a fresh and delicious lunch! The end. =)\n\n(Oh and their garlic knots are ridiculous too)", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5MljrQH3qvVf-rcGILNUYA", "review_id": "OqeUjdpxueGkDSO2Eltuxw", "text": "First time eating here and they were very busy. The service was good not fast and not slow. Really good flavorful pizza not a bad price", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aTlHCohiT4ggRcMl3RQlXQ", "review_id": "jRxN9YFIbtHNBJ1u0_2gRQ", "text": "Great Pizza joint... A little on the pricy side for pizza, but if you catch a lunch special or something its not too bad. Ive been coming to this place for years and its good every time.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FWBidoIJB2CZmqjv2l0JZQ", "review_id": "eiIBLG9aMwBUfZ7lZgBO6A", "text": "I love pizza, and I love the Brooklyn here. Sausage and basil are a beautiful combination atop the thin crust, tomato sauce, and mozzarella substrate. \n\nAll the pies are excellent actually, monstrous calzones, and salad too. It's not five star because I just don't think they were going for that sort of thing, it certainly won't break your bank with under $7 lunch specials and average priced pizzas. \n\nPossibly better than actual New York pizza, but I'll leave that up for debate.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GlVIC6S7gs2MgWp89oDu7Q", "review_id": "bzLqkwOByT2qFQsfqsOTmg", "text": "This pizza has to be one of the best in the valley. I ordered a 5 topping 18\" for about $25, well worth it. My brother just had his wisdom teeth pulled two days ago and has been eating oatmeal and pudding for these past two days. I holla lets do some NYPD for lunch! my brother jumps up with this smile on his face, so we head out. Fresh ingredients, good service, well worth it.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wcOqMTV92kxOornA42KyoA", "review_id": "qL6LcwCGyiNtU1bVOgabQw", "text": "Have been here several times for many years...Just never wrote a review...Had a craving for a pizza with sausage & pepperoni; and NYPD Pizza just fufilled that craving...Love the pizza, pastas, salads and even the desserts I've tried...Will be back again and again...", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_4lqpCYCqOQzbB6xQGGhrQ", "review_id": "qEKh9YNq1y4hVsBRFRVTFw", "text": "This is the first NYPD I believe and I was here on opening day.  Back then the pizza was insanely good and overall it still is.  We went here for dinner while we doing Hell City at the Biltmore.  Figured it was cheaper than spending $200 on dinner there.  \n\nMy girlfriend and I ordered a couple slices of pizza.  My only problem with the pizza was that it seemed the crust wasn't as good as it usually was.  I wondered if they changed it or it wasn't cooked all the way.  Usually when I eat their pizza I will destroy their crust at the end..  I ate it, but it wasn't the same.\n\nThey are also a Pepsi vendor, so that's a plus for me.  \n\nNYPD is still my favorite pizza place, but this past visit wasn't the best for me.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rLL7YKSJRyj9cVhiM_Y5pw", "review_id": "2fMicq4iMJmNAcUDCGHk3A", "text": "great pizza i always get the brooklyn and am satisfied everytime. the only thing i think they can work on is their delivery times maybe. not sure why but it takes them a minimum of an hour to get the pizza to my apt even though i live only a couple blocks away.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ylyVSS7H5NJPpu90swck3A", "review_id": "7t13iPKWypTY4HJTJj3VWA", "text": "The pizza is really good here! Good ingredients, lots of cheese and crispy crust. I won't say it's like NY pizza, but it's very tasty in its own way.\n\nFriendly service and charming ambiance, with lots of Frank Sinatra music, and subway-esque signage. Only thing I haven't liked here is the lemonade, it's made from a mix, and the temperature in the restaurant is always freezing.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "5iEqfyqKGxTKMsj5uCSm-w", "text": "I really like this NYPD location.  I don't know that I have been to one in the past, but I think I could be a fan if I go enough.\n\nI came here for lunch with a co-worker, and we both had a really good time.  They have a nice menu selection, and the staff here was pretty darn cool.  When we walked in, we were greeted by the hostess, who asked us if we wanted to sit down and have a waitress, or go with the Express Lunch.  She explained the express lunch to us, and we went for it!  We didn't want to waste any time digging into our food, and I'm glad the hostess told us about it right away.\n\nThe food here was pretty good, and along with plenty of seating, a bar area, and a nice big menu, I can see myself coming back here as a customer.  Keep up the good work NYPD!", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7Ot-v89x44U_VdIPgD3qKg", "review_id": "0DMTM4Dw7YO9mX9TJDxrQg", "text": "Great food, great staff and i can bring my dog.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "n1jU9uP2QuL0JaPlZFInMQ", "review_id": "uYqdRTb0wzzmo4lOYPjOZw", "text": "It was so hot on the day I went to this place, they were baking the pizzas on the roof! hehe!  I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the pizza, pretty damm good. I have 2 slices and one of Sicilian; all were just like NYC. The service was good too, unlike in NYC. :)", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jxc55V4D3iHAataiLpylDg", "review_id": "zpqmuZGZCH8GQye8H7h3OQ", "text": "Food is pretty good... Pizza, pasta, Caprese salad.. Biggest complaint is the service. It's always horrible and slow. Food takes forever for some reason, at all their locations. If you're in a rush, don't bother.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HFzJb1EnBsB6fD5s-9fXUA", "review_id": "WVnnAwZvBQNxz-QukmebfQ", "text": "I actually like the pizza here. I have been searching high and low for good pizza near my new home downtown. I'm in love with Rays Pizza and when you're in love you want nothing else but what you love.\nWent in pretty late on Saturday night and the place was packed. We ordered the cheese bread and that was pretty good.\nNext up was the white pizza. Very good. I was surprised! The crust was very good, crisp yet soft and it actually had some taste to it.\nThe wait staff was very nice too but they were very busy trying to calm down the drunk cowboy fan. Kudos to them for trying to keep that jerk under check.\nAnyway, I will definitely head back again. I hear they deliver too!", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x7QYSYyc_x63-61Z9SB8jA", "review_id": "WeLCViRDjtZuFdM1juKC8Q", "text": "I love this Pizza place!!!!!I had the white pizza and it is amazing!!!The only set back is its kinda pricey compared to other pizza joints but it is worth it for the quality of the pizza!!!", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "588oY8EejEFCr-ym_2TR0Q", "review_id": "WAj2k8CFedBL3Rkuf5KKwg", "text": "As far as take out goes, this is true NYC style pizza.  I had two slices of the cheese for lunch today, and I can't wait to eat it again!!!", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W764VCrXjIgeV0FuXFPYYw", "review_id": "xma7ZRpXpXjIDhgbIUbLMQ", "text": "Aside from the great pizza (Vinny's is my favorite), I go to NYPD for the GARLIC KNOTS!  I could throw down a six-pack without thinking twice.  Each bite-sized knot packs a serious garlic and buttery punch.  Every now and then I get the garlic cheese knots, but most times I stick with the original.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kHI1UedCN7pNnYEknsmqDA", "review_id": "RDGEJXGsxaeBrJZOi9SfTQ", "text": "My first time ordering pizza delivery from NYPD. I viewed the menu of pizzas online, but their ordering system was down.. so I called & decided on the Joey's special Sicilian pizza.  The half order was 6 huge slices, so to me, it is enough for 3 meals.  I love Sicilian pizza from Brooklyn and was curious if they could come close.  Joey's version is vegetarian.\n\nAll in all not a bad pizza.  They were a little light on the mushrooms, and a little pricey for a pizza, but the service was friendly and attentive.  Also, the next day, warming up that pizza in the oven gave it that slight extra crunch that made it really good, so I recommend you warm it in the oven if it isn't delivered bubbling hot.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kRMZ5hV-3OVkxdSh6YNw0A", "review_id": "dF9PpZ_6X8dKJg78q-8b3g", "text": "Great pizza mainly because the crust is so good.  Get clam and onion, trust me, this isn't a joke, you'll love it.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ptZHJS6B2bQBGadUbPpZVA", "review_id": "RoqL1lxYRVBrTTarz1YsdA", "text": "Good Fast chain of pizza places Not great not anything special but really its hard to find good pizza in the valley still on the hunt.  I don't think a chain place is going to make the cut.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VNEqps27mp8-gTqTfzg7yw", "review_id": "gPDfxXRQuMfz5ePkybj-eA", "text": "I wish they had a location closer to me! I've always done the take out but now I guess they deliver too! The pizza is crisp and has the perfect amount of cheese. I like that they have updated their website. They have a 10\" pizza which is great for a night in alone. Prices are spot on. Staff friendly.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ncFbDwW5V4RfoEkhcAPfBA", "review_id": "kkhLH7snlVVq2qkaoZ3F1Q", "text": "A staple for pizza night or if you want a good Italian dinner at home without slaving over it for hours.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6TL5xunZGs_2IerHl7sI3w", "review_id": "RVj5AXYNNFXhjdZ-__W60A", "text": "Ahh the joys of living in Phoenix.  The cheery voice taking my order let me know about the 1-1:15 hour delivery wait.  I just had to try something different than Dominos.  Guess what?  Dominos is actually better and $10 less than my overpriced $32 pizza/meatball sandwich meal.  This has solidified my opinion that the best pizza in Phoenix is still Spinatos.  \n\nThe NYPD meatballs had a taste that could not be recognized; if these are meatballs, then they should be renamed spicy bready dough balls.  The pizza was a little warm when I got it and certainly not thin crust.  So many pizza places lie about \"thin crust\" that the next time I'm going to ask how thin?\n\nThe cheesecake was actually the best part of it; next time, skip the pizza and just order dessert for lunch!", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "moEOEgj21Y01onne1PhSBA", "review_id": "x0gd_pBibpn2XabqOFjT0A", "text": "We stopped in late on a Friday night. We were seated immediately and our drink order taken. Our server was friendly and we never had to ask for drink refills and she stopped by regularly to check on us &  Even though they were closing in an hour, we never felt rushed.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UOqjacdOnwkLSyhhUceN0Q", "review_id": "SDWUJduyuk8JSGXN6zBSlw", "text": "You have got to love NYPD in my opinion it is far and away the closest thing in the valley to be sitting in the Bronx..... The bombers were even on the TV for lunch...... And the fact that Josh (mgr) gave me a new T-shirt doesn't hurt..... But seriously if you haven't ever been to an NYPD go... their all great but this one is by far my favorite..... Til next time", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UrYrbyLgF_VN3mUrPVKBSg", "review_id": "u4KKyAfAR4AJ5m3tOJIqhw", "text": "Great place! Great pizza, great prices, and great fast and friendly service...", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9F3ZmyGKIA6ALNWgEq3Log", "review_id": "hi9R9Io3-4YvHU3xEH50Aw", "text": "I ordered take out from here last night, and I love the idea of having New York filtered water in your crust. This is supposed to be the ingredient that makes real NY style pizza taste the way it does. I ended up ordering a sicilian style pizza, and got the full size pie. \n\nMy only complain in general would be the cost for my pie. Total after tax was 29 bucks, and thats a lot of money for just one pie. I understand the cost of food and labor along with the better quality ingredients, but I don't even spend that much on an Oreganos deep dish pie, and theirs actually taste better! The sicilian here doesn't really stand out. There's not enough sauce or cheese, and the toppings are just so so. The crust was nothing special, and I honestly thought that Pizza Hut's pan pizza tasted better. I got the Vinny, which has five toppings on it, and split my pizza with two on one side and three on the other. I got meatballs and tomatoes, and pepperoni, mushrooms, and black olives. Meatballs were dry as shit and sliced. Even Barro's has better meatballs! Everything else was just so so, I can get the same thing but better at Barros, at a fraction of the cost! \n\nAll in all, two stars for high cost and nothing to back it up. I get it, a bunch of people hype up your joint and that's fine, but follow through with it and make that 30 dollar pie blow my taste buds out of the water!", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EV_aZIOJE_jhIrOFuMxXBQ", "review_id": "KjeOE_oPOlY8TxKiLOJcpw", "text": "Great food! The wings were big, and saucy, just the way we like em! The pizza was tasty! The crust was nice and crispy. We will definitely try this place again.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "K0euQLFAcKhQPZ6JxGAryg", "review_id": "kU91gvsA4kFqniN-d9fDXg", "text": "I must say I was pleasantly surprised.  I ordered a 10-inch pizza with breaded eggplant and artichokes.  It was soooo good!  This pizza definitely reminded me of home!  Shoutout to my Yelp friend Ebony W.  It was her check-in that sparked my curiosity to try this spot :)  Ooh and they have locations throughout the valley.  I will have to try the Scottsdale location next!", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JQsyLbRcUGM1Z4zYrI3nOQ", "review_id": "4w0ZLiBzCQfc3l3_4LBTMA", "text": "Pizza is very good!  Patio is nice and well shaded.  They will allow pets on the patio if well behaved!", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VaAyueHI542jkLo_w7Yyrg", "review_id": "xYozkKQuv4lBeDhfAixGkA", "text": "Overpriced, Terrible service!  I've been a long time customer of this chain, but I won't be going back! \n\nFor a long time I was happy to pay the high price for a great pie, but on a recent trip the poor service left a sour taste which has prompted me to visit the MANY other great pizza joints in the neighborhood.  \n\nThe manager was short, snarky and seemed to be put out to have me come pick my pizza up for take out.  When I called from a friend's phone and told him I didn't have my phone but that I was a previous customer and gave him my number, he said he would just drop the pizza at my house and charge my credit card if I didn't show up.   When I did show up and had a beer with friends while waiting he had the audacity to make a comment that if our intoxication became a problem he would have to ask us to leave.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iaysy0XqGcgGIxv7VZqZ7A", "review_id": "QTOFOCBSLVQE2lNwpNs2lQ", "text": "I've only ever tried the Brooklyn (pepperoni, sausage and basil), particularly because it was so amazing.\n\nI moved to NYC last year, and I have yet to find a pizza as good as the Brooklyn at NYPD Pizza.  Pretty ironic, right?  My girlfriend and I are often disappointed each time we try a new place that doesn't quite live up to NYPD, we look forward to getting this again once we visit Phoenix again.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pc7iOC2-zkU8_S2atxHxKQ", "review_id": "LMMCJUqsnPYB_6muN58sDg", "text": "Second try ordering online. Ordered this time despite the difficulty communicating with everyone who answered the phone. $22 before tip is pretty steep for a med pizza. Hope it's good. Fingers crossed. Will update when food arrives.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "acWdqAbRMYcX8eLCavWBGQ", "review_id": "REpny31iZXCTAwLK63jzFA", "text": "Pizza was ok.. I ordered Vinnies, which is your choice of 5 toppings.  Italian sausage, black olives, onions, garlic and basil.  It wasn't bad - but it wasn't great either.  \n\nThe server was exceptionally friendly and helpful - but the service was the high point of the experience.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "DW41QTqz4_XS2-iQnxjGsA", "text": "NYPD pizza is overall good pizza in Phoenix. I have been to several of the locations and they are fairly consistent. They have pizza by the slice, which I like, and you can get all kinds of toppings on your pizza for cheap -ish. I had a slice with garlic, basil, meatball, tomato, goat cheese, and something else I can't think of right this second....it was pretty delicious. The BF and I shared some spinach artichoke dip as well, which is always delicious and terrible for you. The service is somewhat inconsistent, sometimes it is fast and friendly and sometimes it is slow for no apparent reason. The last time I went it was the latter. Despite this, I would go back because the pizza is tasty and cheap.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JkO5lXKzc7M0MJcojgvy4g", "review_id": "CHacfjWnVZQZUWuM52oWsw", "text": "When it comes to pizza....I am a snob. After tasting the food of the gods direct from NY, I have yet to find a suitable facsimile in other parts of the country. I will say that NYPD comes pretty dang close. Even some of my friends from the east coast can attest that it is \"pretty close to NY pie\". I am partial to eating pizza like a fat kid so when I get a slice of sicilian in front of me you would think that the zombie apocalypse was right around the corner. \nThe prices are fair for what you get and I highly recommend eating carbs with your carbs and order yourself the cheese covered garlic knots. If anything, you will be vampire proof for at least 24 hours.\nSome locations have a great Happy Hour and an acceptable set up for alcohol.\nGo, eat, love, regret and do it all over again.\n\nBoo to the yah.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zCnSshZN3-96iXHFaowwKg", "review_id": "a44dPhClP6LynEIjkTGMdA", "text": "They aren't great, but they certainly are exceptional. It's just around the corner from where I live so from time to time, usually during football season for mnf, is what I love coming here for if it's just me to lay low and watch the game minus the company you find in a typical sports bar crowd. The food is exceptional and reasonably priced. I'm mostly a beer guy, but here I actually will spring for some wine once in a while. I'm also normally a pizza guy. I mean I really, really like pizza, but here I've gotten pretty much everything else but that, simply because I already know the pizza is good, but so are the other pastas or sandwiches they have, which are slightly cheaper. My favorite so far is their roast beef sandwich. I've always found the waiters to be good and accommodating and I even like the patrons that will come in, which are either families in the dining area or people just sitting at the bar drinking a glass of wine while they wait for their take out order. Never found it to be too crowded, or too loud, or otherwise obnoxious. All of which is why I really like the place. Usually during the course of a game I'll order a pasta or sandwich and a couple beers and the bill will be less than $20 so that's pretty good.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LqMpbjrAR2SZGCyahK-9Gw", "review_id": "T0tx0fCpELX3xv770V2fjw", "text": "I have lived in Phoenix since 1985 and have been searching for the perfect pizza.  Finally found it.\nThe Sicialian is excellent.  I remember walking down the streets in the Big Apple and going up to a pizza parlor with window service and buying a slice of the Sicilian pizza pie and continuing down 42nd St while devouring it.   Well NYPD did not dissappoint me.  One bite and I was hooked.  I no longer have to wander from pizza joint to pizza joint looking for the taste I have so long craved.  \nNow if I could just find a pizza like the Vinnie Pie I used to buy at Vinnies on Ardmore Blvd back in Pittsburgh.\nWell I guess you can't have it all though so I will just stick with what I have found at NYPD.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "el_BsZHqhCZK_VG27TyPBA", "review_id": "Gz1QdvYqxvtxdUYihJpKZQ", "text": "This is a nice little pizza place, one that I can see myself coming back to. I recently ordered the small Brooklyn pizza with some cheesy garlic knots. The crust was cooked nicely, with some tasty pepperoni, sausage and basil. The cheese on the knots didn't really stick well, but it was all pretty good as well.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wuCszpVPMIMyOCualnZtaw", "review_id": "Ztsbd17NLkx4G4mXIp-3Vg", "text": "A Great Pie At A Great Price!\n\nOn every visit to NYPD I am seated promptly, and the service is always outstanding. There has never been a time where I had to wait for anything.  The staff is very accommodating. \n\nAs a native from NYC I can be pretty picky when it comes to my pizza. I really enjoy a good slice of NY style pizza folded in half loaded with toppings and NYPD never fails me. \n\nNYPD serves up an authentic pie with just the right amount of seasonings, a tasty blend of oregano and basil. Topped with a  fabulous sauce and NYPD  never scrimps on the toppings. Their pizza's are loaded. Not to mention, as an extra bonus, a NYPD pizza holds up as a great leftover, even when reheated unlike many other pizzas west of the city.\n\nI have never been disappointed in an NYPD Pizza and will always go back for a slice or two!", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VaAyueHI542jkLo_w7Yyrg", "review_id": "YhR_zNOGLgCwwAsq4C5_Pw", "text": "I was contacted by NYPD management who took the time to assist in resolving my previous issues.  It's still a bit pricey, but it is quality.  They have resolved the service issue and on my subsequent visit I was very pleased on all accounts.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ax7G0o1WOIJPsIK3_k_TSA", "review_id": "zOAKTrlRBu9SAB7e_MNzpw", "text": "It almost doesn't get any better.  Great prices, staff, atmosphere and food!  I recommend the Sicilian (thicker crust)", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qFrUOT8JFbnqnbw5HFM_HQ", "review_id": "9YlkNT5a4CPYAmHkhV12Zw", "text": "Mediocre pizza, HORRIBLE service.  We told the waiter that we were in a hurry and it still took 45 minutes to get the food.  We had two minutes to eat it and it was boring.  Then I got to argue with the waiter, so that was fun.  Go to the Parlor.  It's got better pizza and WAY better service.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kLI0Ua7SIiEik9pDNNUMOQ", "review_id": "132ukHxJxDhzZ3mEpo2Ebg", "text": "Love this place! We first discovered it in TN and thought it was only over there. Luckily it's all over the valley, we love it!", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8kiDj9agtvVXJvO0sGwPWw", "review_id": "mG4cUhgnrZ5JSk0EDoswWg", "text": "Let me preface this review by saying that I've always had great service here. The staff is VERY FRIENDLY and I do not have one bad thing to say about this place's service or their regular pies. With that said.....\n\nWhen I moved from Michigan it was hard for me to find good pizza down here. Papa John's is terrible, Little Cesar's is also terrible - THEN I FOUND NYPD! \nI've only tried their regular pizzas and, this past weekend, tried their Sicilian pizza (which is essentially deep dish). BEWARE: the Sicilian pizzas are HUGE! If you've got two or three people to feed - the half size is PLENTY! ALSO BEWARE: the Sicilian is mostly dough, which soaks up all of the sauce and depending on what kind of toppings you have, ends up being very watery because of veggies. I ordered Da Works Sicilian and was VERY disappointed - which surprised me because I LOVE THEIR REGULAR STYLE PIZZAS THEY ARE TO DIE FOR! Anyway, the Sicilian is NOT A DEEP DISH - it's extra dough, under cooked and they didn't even have the courtesy to warn me HOW DOG-GONE BIG IT IS!\n\nOtherwise, their regular pizzas are amazing! Totally worth $20 per pie. My favorite is between Da Works and Big Kahuna - they know how to do a Hawaiian pizza. \n\nI recommend this place to anyone I run into looking for a good pizza joint!", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9XmZiDDXs7OPLyaDz4Z4Vg", "review_id": "0q-p5hY11yjDv0E2LM1x4g", "text": "Been to other locations and had wonderful experience there. So I figured I would go here but it was a bad experience way to demanding for me to order as soon as we sat down so we got up and left.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vNiZxkC44FQVXdPK5IzmfA", "review_id": "ZD309haOtRnc7qTVz5yucg", "text": "NYPD had been a staple for our family, but we've moved on. I am from the northeast, and very particular about my pizza, and am willing to pay the extra for it. I first experienced NYPD at another location, and fell completely in love. Continued to enjoy on a time to time basis as there wasn't a location close to where I lived. Moved very close to this location, and literally ordered take out the very first night. Very happy, excited about our new home being so close. We made NYPD a weekly thing for us, still for the most part as take out, but the food quality seemed to be slipping. Something different was off with each experience. It eventualy got to a point where we questioned why we spent the extra money on quality that was getting to be less than ideal. We reserved ourselves to finding another pizza joint in the neighborhood. Tried a few other places, eventually settled on one we liked, while not as good as NYPD once was, a lot cheaper, and better than it has been. I am not going to drop another buisness name into this review, as that isn't the point, NYPD's drop in quality is the issue. Sorry, we were once in love, but we have to break up....", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZQv0H00BXdspIoWVCfPtxA", "review_id": "qqxyn4vbTV6OaCwlh9kDiQ", "text": "Freakin' love this place. Even tho I've never actually been in the place, I order from them all the time. Quick delivery. Decent prices. And DELICIOUS food. You HAVE to try the garlic knots. Girls who take your orders are always very nice.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jOSsRM0hFV8afVUyuIoMWA", "review_id": "0wGuMghKSmtIEzKm9iYl5A", "text": "I visited NYPD this past Saturday. I haven't been here (or it may have been the other location back then) in years since I was a kid, but had a craving for really good pizza and from what I remember, this place has great pizza. So I came with three of my cousins. We knew it was Saturday night and would probably be busy, but we went anyway. It was pretty busy so we were seated by the door which I didn't even care about since the place smelled so good. I was looking forward to getting some broccoli pizza (which very few places have) and I'm sure that would have been great... if we ever got any service.\n\nThis was really upsetting. It was pretty busy that night so we waited 10 minutes without drink orders without complaining... and then 15 minutes.. about 20 minutes into our sit-in, I notice that there were people cleaning the empty table next to ours and waiters standing around. Now that I think about it, maybe they didn't even notice that we needed service. But nonetheless, no one came and even asked if we wanted water. Eventually, we just left and had to get food somewhere else. \n\nReally disappointing.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ylyVSS7H5NJPpu90swck3A", "review_id": "_8TKmwj4rCOE62tWFwko3g", "text": "I have been here many times and the pizza and service are always excellent. I've never been let down. So NYPD has earned 5 stars from me!\n\nThey've also updated their menu to offer vegan cheese and salad pizzas. Just as yum as their regular pizzas. \n\nBe aware that it takes about 30 minutes to get your pizza. They don't cut corners here. Get some appetizers if you can't wait that long. Salad is a good choice. I personally don't want the cheesy, doughy apps because, well, the pizza is cheesy and doughy. But my dining companion loves those cheesy garlic knots with either marinara sauce or ranch dressing.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hdZ3rlgFXctCOUhzoOebvA", "review_id": "X860PnSz6G8HxTmbePHlOQ", "text": "Well, I pretty much love NYPD Pizza. Calzones are my favorite. I've been ordering the Frank Sinatra with various fillings for years. Absolutely adore the Ricotta and I was extremely happy when they introduced the small size...which is still big enough for 2 meals. I do enjoy the pizza but in my personal opinion, it's better as takeout and then being baked again in your oven...I prefer it a little crispier, pretty much always get pepperoni and basil...occasionally throwing in pineapple. Also get ranch with everything...I'm not huge on ranch but I would bathe in the ranch from NYPD Pizza. The cheesy garlic knots are also phenomonal!", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1LAKPA1YPLi8Ifusfie8pg", "review_id": "aDH0atdjTLa-0Ktj84gWTA", "text": "I ordered a pizza for delivery and requested it be delivered to my work office (right up the road) by noon. This was at 10am. By 12:07 I called to check on the order. I was assured that it had already left the building and was on its way. At 12:30 I called and was told the same thing \"Oh yes, she just left. It should be there any minute.\" 12:50 and my pizza finally arrived. The woman who brought it had a piece of paper with my name on it and nothing else. She was on the phone, on hold, to find out if I had paid by card or if it was cash. I informed her that I ordered the pizza over two hours ago online and paid by card. She ignored me and we stood there for 5 minutes before she would hand over my small, now cold pizza. I signed the blank piece of paper. Now with 10 min left in my lunch break, I opened the box to find a cold and soggy pizza. The crust was wet with, I don't know what and the bottom was almost completely soggy. \nThis is probably the worst experience I have had. One thing after another, not to mention the website crashed on me three times when I ordered, should've know it would be a problem.\nNeedless to say... I won't be eating here again and neither will my friends.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kHI1UedCN7pNnYEknsmqDA", "review_id": "1yUDewDut7TDN7v3x0W8og", "text": "It's time to update my review to 5-stars.  Since moving to Phoenix and writing my original review for NYPD, I have tried other pizza deliveries such as Papa John's, Pizza Hut and Domino's and I felt like I wasted my money.   NYPD's one con is that it is very expensive for pizza, but at least it tasted great!  The staff is friendly, the delivery guys are always polite, and the pizza is consistently good.   Don't waste your time with other pizza delivery.  NYPD really is the best around Biltmore/Arcadia for delivered pizza.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BiZvuNKi0bs_YwttHhhq4w", "review_id": "Pc3XGGv2SWXW79-2WfflZA", "text": "Although some of the guys seemed a bit confused around lunch time, the service was great and quick. This was my first time eating here and its great pizza with great ranch dressing. We had pepperoni and cheese slices with a salad. The salad was big enough to share so that was nice. I would definitely order from here and get delivery or just go and eat here again. They had some renovations going on during our trip there but it was still really clean and nice inside.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "36EGeUpdSLBmfFd4zpjXGQ", "review_id": "943l2Fnbz7p_sPTaOJOxhQ", "text": "The pizza here is solid, living in New York before, I have a reference point.  I love the oil that drips down in the middle of the pizza when it's folded upwards...Yummmmmm! That's surely the money marker and that's why I keep coming back. Service is always on point, you can always expect a smile, and greeting each time you come here. Everyone seems like they like their job here. The house salad is pretty basic,  but when you add the homemade Balsamic dressing, it is soon good. I have not tried anything else on the menu,  but I am certainly open and anticipating. Will Def go back, and if you love good pizza...then this is your spot. They do have other locations in the valley,  so check it out", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ScQ0RhRnd7gcwpY8jnFVoA", "review_id": "9YQdLF4DGi0RzjVSVwPjVw", "text": "Excellent!  We are long time patrons of NYPD Pizza and recently visited again to find a beautifully remodeled restaurant.  It's casual, yet elegant.  The customer service was fantastic - from the hostess to the waitress and the food was terrific.  I couldn't have been more pleased with how everything looked and the entire dining experience.  We will definitely remain loyal patrons.  Nice job NYPD!", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8-VLDMz0nAV7dm4tFBSGTA", "review_id": "-yWEDAGfByta4kEjs1RhVA", "text": "last ditch Christmas eve take home pizza...ok...I ordered it on line and went and picked it up..they kept me waiting anyway...I asked for extra crisp...might as well have asked for extra raw...just to much dough..ingredients just laid on top of mushy dough...flavors..so so...would never go there again thanks....", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "gzJpPaHN-NXBkAZcZri3hw", "review_id": "2CE0jQGZ-DroHgaI5z7Z6w", "text": "I miss the \"special pizza\" from back east. Someone called it that once while in LA and it made me laugh. Anyone that's enjoyed a slice in the tri-state area understands how important pizza is to New Yorkers. (Sorry New Jersey and surrounding states. I'm from New York!)\n\nYou can walk into almost any pizza joint, ask for a slice and be happy with your two buck piece of cheesy gooey heaven on (slightly) crunchy dough. No need for production value to enjoy good pizza. Moving to the west side of the U.S. I don't miss the cold weather, but I do miss pizza.\n\nCHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS WOULD BE PROUD\nI've found good pizza last night. No, GREAT pizza.\n(Well, technically I did nothing. My date did. But he did well! Thank you Yelp!)\n\nORDER | PICKUP\nOur pie had pepperoni, sausage and basil. \"We\" ordered online and the pie was ready for pick-up at the scheduled time. The staff was delightfully polite and cheerful. Cute place inside, filled with booths and tables. I like that there is plenty of bar space to cozy up to as well. We had no time to enjoy a drink as our pie was ready to go!\n\nTRAVELS WELL\nI can't begin to tell you the dismay of traveling with something that smells so heavenly in a car. (\"Will it be ok?\" \"Can I scarf a slice before we get there?\" and so on. But we had to hit BevMo. Priorities!)\n\nWith glee I can report NYPD Pizza travels well. My palate was BFF with the two slices I scarfed down. (Yup, no lady like behavior there.)\n\nFOOD HIGHLIGHTS\n+ Not greasy\n+ Not salty\n+ Crunchy dough\n+ Added bonus: Microwaves well the next day.\n\nI'm dreaming of my next visit!", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mdEz3xQe4HDySx07cE2pOA", "review_id": "EPVS6SZ4RxQz2ZuBEYkJIA", "text": "My girl and I are hard core health nuts.  Translation:  Doing the math we eat pizza 2 times a year.  Once in her birthday and once when when we go back east.   Only. \nWe just each had our own small pie and cherished every bite till there was nada left.  Anywhere.  That's after having their cranberry pear almond small salad to start.  He Small is an 8 slice 14\" equivalent to most mediums elsewhere.  \n\nIn short- our long time top dog \"Papa Gino's\" from Boston.. just got officially knocked off.   So go here if it's the last meal you have on earth.  Order it on death row.  Do favors for it.  Anything!  And... \nDon't mess around. Do the cheese pizza STRAIGHT UP.   You won't be let down.   I varied mine only by adding asiago cheese to the already perfect blend they use.   \nNice tip to appreciate the ingredients and their recipe: ask for a warm cup of the piZza sauce (not marinara) so u can dip that perfectly flavored textured and thickened crust and taste the sauce in its pure state.    Or better yet.. A side or five of the garlicky ranch dressing.    Brilliant.\n\nP.s.  The two gentlemen that sat down behind us were legit old school Italian guys ON CAMELBACK! Speaking Italian throughout dinner.   Not a bad endorsement right there!", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pi0iwgZZBT0HxVRFQpY36Q", "review_id": "an49K6o-tbH08jG5dJQMWQ", "text": "Great service great food, one of my regular spots. They definitely go out of their way to please you.  Thank you", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0RZSqKUsqnAUGfl4dwZk4Q", "review_id": "w4DFnxR0dLXkmUsRym2p9A", "text": "My friend and I came to NYPD for lunch last Tuesday.  It was our first time being there,  I had a slice of the the Buffalo Chicken and one of the Pepperoni and Jalapeno,  He had 2 slices of the Spinach.  First off, these slices are Huge!! I would have been better off only having one slice, but they were so delicious!  They had 80's music playing while we were there and I looved it!! So far, great place, great food, great atmosphere... however, the only reason for not giving it another star, is because upon ordering and paying, they gave me a number to put on the table.  You'd think that would  be so they knew which table to bring the food to, but this wasn't the case.  The lady who brought our pizza out, just stood there, confused, she looked over the dining room, turned back around and went back into the kitchen... then she came back out, looked at all the tables and diners again, then went back to the kitchen still holding our plates.  I could see that she asked someone which table the order belonged to, twice! and when she came back out the third time, she started asking random tables if it was their order, I called to her and asked if they were with the toppings we'd ordered, and she said yes.  The place was busy, but not crazy busy.\nPerhaps it was just an off day for the server or maybe she was new, but what was the point of giving me the number if they weren't even going to use it?", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 7, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "3FRzcb41y7LYr5yRMQSoqw", "review_id": "BOX3MUZQ9dYW9yFkW54UwA", "text": "First time everrrrrr that I wish yelp had a half star. The pizza is great. The wings are good. The service is awful. That combination = 3.5 stars.\n\nI was in the area and wanted to try more places that served wings after my awesome luck at Long Wong's. NYPD has an \"express lunch\" area which has a different menu than the normal dine-in menu. I went with a sicilian slice (already cooked and on display) and 6 wings. There was only one other table (2 people) in the lobby, so I figured I'd get my food within a reasonable amount of time.  \n\nI waited over 30 minutes to get that very simple dish... and it came with one celery stick. I asked for more celery, so the waitress brought out two celery sticks... really?\n\nI would eat here again, but only through delivery.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lBMCBwbAhfgb5oKqilA7CA", "review_id": "BNeUpLEPfFy7oHwBlbYoNw", "text": "We normally just order take out from here and it's always very good, but since it was Valentine's day we decided to eat at the restaurant as a fun treat for my son. We hadn't been since the remodel and we were very shocked at how nice the dining area looks now. We had rarely eaten at the restaurant previously because it felt too cramped, but now it's definitely a lot more open and inviting. Since it was a nice day, we sat outside which was also very nice. Our table wobbled quite a bit but our served fixed that quickly. The only negative about sitting outside was there was a man who kept comimg outside to smoke, even though it cleary says no smoking all throughout the patio. We were not affected since we were far enough away, but other tables asked to be moved inside due to his smoking. I was surprised that none of the employees said something to him. Makes me wonder if he was also an employee. \n\nWhen we order take-out we normally get the Brooklyn, which is our favorite.  A 16\" is normally a good size for the three of us. This night we decided to order our own 8\" pizzas. My husband did the brooklyn, I got the chicken pesto, and my son got the cheese.  If you're hungry get a larger pizza. The singe pizzas are very small. For me, it was perfect, but my husband was still pretty hungry at the end of the night. If you have a bigger appetite I definitely reccomend ordering a larger size. Overall the flavor was very good on all three.\n\nDrinks, I ordered their locally brewed Phoenix St. ale and it was very good! my husband had a mojito which was too sweet. We had a coupon for two free cannolis. They were less than impressive and I was very happy they were free.\n\nOverall NYPD is one of our go to restaurants for pizza and if you stay away from the mojitos and cannolis, you will not be dissapointed.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hP9vKic1dLkSnpD3F5q7MQ", "review_id": "KSOMOmFZfdF32KRbD8JGqw", "text": "The pizza is really good. I'd give it 4 stars. Good sauce, the right amount of grease on the Brooklyn, and the crust is wonderful. The service, on the other hand, 2 stars. They forgot my order which really grinds my gears. The price is a solid 4 stars too. For airport food I didn't have to take out a loans to get a slice and a water. It was just $6 and change. If you're in Terminal 4 in the B gate area, stop in for some good pizza.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9l6rz1t9n5Pp415MOPNyhw", "review_id": "vm-fGNe_fDuKktI-JDPnHw", "text": "Came here on a vacation and have never tasted a better pizza. Service was absolutely incredible. A bit pricey, but we definitely got what we paid for.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-eyKbtgrbGeM7dLVWuRKcQ", "review_id": "Mlb-Ij1bpRfz8RvIw32Vqg", "text": "Excellent service - fun atmosphere. And the pizza is about as close I've had to NY style as I've had outside of NY.  Wish I didn't live 800 miles away.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0KDhHt5xNd71ZdCTmiWKig", "review_id": "7sCcygfi2OGY37mTfF4vSw", "text": "The hubby and I are currently in the process of moving to Phoenix so trying to find some of the things that we love back home pizzas one of them we are both in the service industry husband is a restaurant manager we both believe that good service is just as important as good food. NYPD pizza has both I looked at a few other pizza restaurants before ordering from here. The other places got good food marks but bad service reviews we are currently staying in a hotel in unfamiliar with the area in the process of ordering online by the way very convenient and easy I called the restaurant to ask a question about an item Leo answered the phone very friendly great service after placing my order within a few minutes the manager from the restaurant called me because he was unsure about an ad on that I had and wanted to confirm he had it correct. to me that goes above and beyond instead of just assuming you called me to check it out the food was delivered within the 60 minute time frame I was given the driver was very friendly and most importantly had change we ordered pizza salad zucchini sticks and cannolis all in all after tip $42 yes a little pricey but great service and amazing food. you definitely get what you pay for here very much pleased and looking forward to ordering again thank you in YPD pizza for a great experience in Phoenix", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ifmo45-VJHNMhFQqkXH6fg", "review_id": "1gb6n_Med7sp-8OTxzR3gw", "text": "I have lived in the valley for 4 years now and have tried stupid amounts of pizza joints except NYPD until last weekend. I was watching my friends dogs and went to get some lunch and wanted to try NYPD since I have heard good things. It was midday on a Saturday and I was sat instantly in a booth and given a menu.\n\nI ordered a \"My 'Za\" 8\" pepperoni and a order of garlic knots. The knots were nothing special and I assume they bought them from Frys next door as you can tell they were pre-frozen from the slight rubbery texture BUT they were still good.\n\nThe pizza was great, the crust is my favorite as it has the perfect blend of crisp and soft. Alot of places in the valley are one extreme or the other.\n\nI literally had 3 people waiting on me for some reason but my main waitress (Stephanie?) was great and when my meal was done and I paid, the Manager (I assume) approached me about it being my first time eating there and he gave me a discount coupon for a free desert on the next visit, nothing fancy but a well accepted gesture and alot of businesses could learn from this small gesture of customer interaction.\n\nAll-in-all, I enjoyed the experience and will eat there again.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xUInLHiDA74BICMtNtu4CA", "review_id": "W_cFDORIyGJDjmo37MxVjg", "text": "I ordered delivery from here and it was delicious! The pizza came on time and the delivery man was very professional. He opened the box and showed me the pizza before I accepted it. The pizza crust was crispy and the sauce was delicious. I added fresh basil to the pizza and it was fresh and delicious!", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PZHWkUsosYYeZJiCLX-Bdg", "review_id": "tnPA_1-lZOCv7DV8da6u4A", "text": "NYPD has Always been a Fave & now they're nearing the very top of our list (as long as they don't do away w/ their Veganizza & Pizza Blanca 4 us Veg~heads) & GLUTEN FREE is a MAJOR + !!! Thank U 4 having/offering these #1Derful options 4 those of us who r'nt carnivores as there wouldn't b much 4 us 2 order 2 patronize ur eatery!!\n\n   I'm not a fan of pizza dough but their's is on another scale that I actually eat the crust 2 (which I don't do w/ other pizza). We had/shared between us Spinach salad (sans the bacon), Caprese, Spinach/Artichoke dip, & Zucchini sticks were all Absolutely AHHhmazing as usual but our main reason 4 coming: Veganizza & Pizza Bianca we had r PERFECTION 2 die 4... seriously Exceptional in flavors & texture!!!\n\n   On previous visits we've had the Soho salad pizza, greek salads, Eggplant & the Chelsea chopped salad (minus the bacon)... all So Delicious & especially luv the salad pizza concept, pls keep this 2!! \n\n   We usually like 2 sit in the outside section because my guilty pleasure is watching any of the birds flitting around the bushes & scavenging 4 crumbs which I someXs 'accidentally' drop in my occasional clumsiness. Also the service has always been impeccable whenever we've gone which is truly appreci8ed & a very integral part of the dining experience!\n\n   We luv the cannolis/kisses & we've had the tiramisu in the past which was AWESOME 2 (but not offered on menu anymore)? We have yet 2 try the limoncello cake but will save that in anticip8ion 4 our next visit. NYPD ROCKS & really hope they keep these Veg~head/Gluten~Free faves of ours so we can continue our business w/ this establishment!!!", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z5S-VClEDSjG54a3RkxTlw", "review_id": "SZ3CHgbmsuUoH7M5hzTNQg", "text": "Great food and fast delivery service. Prices are decent. There's not Mich more to write about. Two thumbs up!", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0VFKPDZ1B0HxlxMVJo52FQ", "review_id": "JFtLzHnNKjsJmfbhRxT6kA", "text": "Great pizza, but the service and management is what really impressed me. I had one of those rare experiences where the staff went over the top and created an experience we will not forget. Very friendly greeting and excellent service. When the pizza was delivered we asked for Tabasco sauce. The waiter said he would check. The waiter came back and informed us they were out of Tabasco, but it would be here soon. We said it is okay, not to worry. The manager came over a few seconds later and apologized for not having the Tabasco and said he had sent someone to get it. Two minutes later someone delivered a new bottle to our table. Even though the experience was rare for us, I have a feeling that is the way this restaurant does business as usual.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7xeyJItJ4eiud9tSJJ0uAA", "review_id": "nXKIPmx7yAizVbo9yRlS6w", "text": "They claim their secret is the special filtered water.  I made fun of this initially, but they might actually have something.\n\nNYPD's pizza is crisp and refreshing, a phrase which I've never used to describe pizza before.  Isn't this type of food supposed to weigh you down and make you swear you'll start your diet tomorrow?  The beer selection is great, with several local choices.  A small pizza can easily feed two people, maybe three if you're looking for a light meal.  We got Da Works, which is their version of a supreme, but looking over the remaining scraps of the tables around us, other pizza styles were just as enjoyable.\n\nOther Yelpers have complained about the service, but it was spectacular in my opinion.  Maybe they've made some changes recently.  The vast majority of the waiters looked like firefighters (okay, that's probably the uniform, probably supposed to look like the police, plus the fact that Arizona people look slightly different from the Miamians I'm used to), and they were super friendly and on top of things despite the increasing number of customers.  The host was obviously gunning to be a waiter, and I have no doubt he'll make it soon - great personality and motived to boot.  Wish I had caught his name. I'll make sure to do so during our next visit.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fsLve5cgM0XZmoNUGj_oXg", "review_id": "oyokZKMRiJfCqkzX-hrS6g", "text": "Oh NYPD Pizza. You seriously disappointed me. \n\nMy husband and I stopped in on Saturday around 1pm. We were seated quickly since the restaurant wasn't busy but it took us 15 minutes for a waiter to come by. FIFTEEN minutes. A different waiter dropped off two waters when we sat down, but other than that - no one even acknowledged us. We had to stop another waitress and ask who are waiter was - and she seemed super confused. \n\nFinally Connor rolls around. Doesn't apologize for the wait - just seems nonchalant about taking our order. \n\nWe split the chopped salad and had a few slices of pizza. The pizza was fine but don't bother with the chopped salad - not worth $10 at all. I think we counted a grand total of 4 tiny pieces of sun dried tomatoes and 8 quarter pieces of cucumber. \n\nWe were never checked on during our dining experience until my husband was taking the last bite of pizza crust, Connor asked us how was the food. Really? Water was never refilled and extra napkins never appeared. \n\nWe won't be coming back.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "abfYUEjnAPFyB5HwbulHNw", "review_id": "p0-acmCETOivFrXPOfhmhg", "text": "NYPD has great pizza..... The service is good and quick and they're very friendly..............", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LaqCyZqyRF93xk4FAYFxYQ", "review_id": "C3mJfeqf4BDm_ddCH8lFZA", "text": "NYPD Pizza was delicious!!! The servers very nice & courteous, we ordered a large 'Da Works' pizza and it waas large!!! Enough to feed 4 people and still have 2 slices left, of course, after having a salad & the penne pasta!! We had Alicia as a server and she was very nice & attentive!! When we said it was our first time there & we were from CA, we received free dessert!!!! :0) we shared the     powdered donuts with chocolate fudge & raspberry sauce, courtesy of the owner!!! If im ever in AZ, i will definitely go there again! Highly recommend it!!! -", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "N-D-d1Z4UybdlkK1HxlNPA", "review_id": "XubUf051EKwu0dYUgZaUoQ", "text": "I felt a little ill after our experience yesterday at the Verizon store. It could have been the questionable food at the Baja Fresh we ate afterward. But, no- it really was the see-sawing of our entire lengthy transaction. \n\nWe were due for the \"new every 2\" deal, but, wouldn't you know it- the prices for the phones we wanted that Hubby had been quoted in an e-mail expired 2 days before! Then we needed to go back out on the floor to look for more affordable models. \n\nBonus point for the salesman getting Hubby a gov't employee discount on the phone plan and accessories.\n\nBonus point for finally having a device in house that will transfer your contacts and photos for you. Minus a point for his lame joke about it costing $10. Minus a point for his inability to transfer my pics when he could transfer Hubby's. \n\nMinus 2 points for screwing up the rebate process by ringing up the same phone twice, so now the UPC codes on the box and the rebate form don't match. So much for reminding us so often about the glorious $50 rebate per phone, that finally made us choose to go with the original phones we had wanted in the first place. So now I have to squeeze in a trip back to the store sometime very soon before the whole deal expires, or possibly and tragically lose my- wait for it....wait for it.... f-ing \"Verizon Debit Card.\" WTF? The sales rep never said anything about a debit card. Can I only conveniently use it at a Verizon store? Shockingly, the rebate printout does not say specifically.\n\nI like my new phone well enough, and I have been a Verizon customer for many many years and have not ever had trouble with them. However, I don't think I'll shop anywhere but online again for my phone needs. The human factor made the shopping icky.", "business_id": "fN-ISSf1Ic68B2kDNek_uQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "Rxpw4Bm7aVZgDxo1_xZ35w", "text": "I'm seriously shocked that there are not more neg reviews on here about this place because I hear people bitching all the time. \n\nFirst of all, do not expect to make a quick 'in-and-out' experience. You walk in and put your name on the List.. yes, list with a capital L. What is interesting is they ask you what your question/comment/concern is but when you finally get called five hours later, they ask you to explain your question/comment/concern all over again.\n\nLet's just say you have a Blackberry Pearl 8130 and the roller ball does not work anymore. Hypothetically, of course. So the highly skilled guy behind the counter looks at it for 2 seconds and says \"Oh, looks like it needs to be replaced...\" I'm pretty sure I already said that. \"Unfortunately, we don't have any of these in stock..\"\n\nWha? Come again? You don't have any more of one of your most popular phones in stock, in any of the 542 colors it comes in? Boy oh Boy.\n\n\"Here, you can call this number and request they send you out a new one.\" Great, the same number that told me I had to go into the store to get it replaced.\n\nOh brother what a bummer.", "business_id": "fN-ISSf1Ic68B2kDNek_uQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pk4y8PJdccJysYBpBA-gcg", "review_id": "da_QveTVrUHm2ksvTkDJbA", "text": "I'm really surprised that the other reviewers had such a bad time in this store.   \n\nMy last carrier was Alltel, and Verizon gobbled them up this year.  Being a cell phone owner since the days when they came in a bag like a heavy small carry-on bag, I have to say I HAVE NEVER HAD A PLEASANT EXPERIENCE IN A CELL PHONE STORE BEFORE.   EVAH. \n\nI've had a Treo for many years.  Last year, I dropped the phone and broke the screen.   Went into the Alltel store and they literally said to me, \"sorry you're screwed; we don't replace screens; you have no insurance; you're still under contract\" - so my only solution was to buy a new one for $600 according to the very harried and unpleasant rotund pimply fellow at the Alltel store.   Methinks there must be another way!\n\nSo I got on line and found this PDAparts.com for replacement screens.   They warn you: this voids any warranty!!!   But it was \"only\" $70 so I went for it.  They actually have a step-by-step video posted on YouTube on how to replace the screen.  Scary, but my trusty friend/co-worker Chris is an engineer so he did the dirty work for me in about 5 minutes flat.  YAY.    Phone worked perfectly until.... one day... the screen just went blank.\n\nSo I'm hosed now right?  And it's December.   The phone technically still WORKED, as in: it rings, and I can fumble to answer it... but I can't see who's calling or who is texting me or make calls... or read my emails... so it was kinda limiting.\n\nSo with much trepidation I wandered myself over to the Verizon store on Camelback, figuring I was now only 1 month away from the end of my contract and maybe I just had to bite the bullet and switch to a new phone.    They don't make the Treo 755p anymore, and I really didn't want to learn how to use a whole new phone... too busy.  But I guess I gotta. \n\nSo you walk in and they ask you:  do you need service or sales, and what's your name?    Service... Jane.     They put you on a list which is on a big monitor, and tell you: you are 4th in line for service.   Sigh... look around... and not 5 minutes later, I'm called up. \n\nThe very friendly and CUTE guy who helped me took a look and agreed, the screen is fried.    Do you want to pick out a new phone today, or can you wait a few days to get a refurbished 755p?    Huh?  I could get another 755p?    Yes we will replace your phone but we don't have them HERE so you'd have to wait a few days.   Um... okay... I guess I can wait, but, how much will that cost?   \"Oh, it'll be free.\"    FREE?    Sold! \n\nThe people working there were joking around with each other, easy going and super helpful.  There were other people in the store who were clearly stressed and in a bad mood, and from what I observed these folks were super-great at defusing them. \n\nSomething good is going on at that shop and based on my experience (a) I highly recommend them; and (b) I'm sticking with Verizon!", "business_id": "fN-ISSf1Ic68B2kDNek_uQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "asoOzbwJYsyzOgqCNf4sAQ", "review_id": "G3OMP0oQSZv9haKiekJHHA", "text": "First I want to say I love you Bob... I really do.\n\nWhile hosting a party at the art gallery I got a bit handsy/button pushingsy (no those are not real words but they explain the situation) with my blackberry. I am not technology driven. I wasn't even alcohol driven I have no excuse whatsoever. However, I somehow managed to erase seven months of my child's life in one fell swoop or button push. I immediately wanted to fall into the fetal position and cry a river of tears (or at least a small pool or jacuzzi.) I, the non-stop talker, was speechless. As all the color drained from my face my friend asked what was wrong, and luckily she had her fourteen year old son with her (technology wizards) and he was able to convince me to live until I could get to the Verizon store to have them try to retrieve my photos. This all happened on a Friday night. I was so terrified that they would fail that it took me until Monday to work up the courage to go to the store. I had worked up an ulcer the size of a quarter, and when I went to the store on Camelback and 16th Street at first I was thinking... well I can't write what I was thinking but the store had moved.\n\nThe store was located between a mattress store and Baja Fresh. It was small, cramped, and always seemed stressful. I am happy to say it just jumped over to where a video store was located and is in the same general vicinity. Luckily my five year old was wearing her glasses and wanted juice so we spotted it. The new store, now next to Jamba Juice, has a new vibe. It is larger, spacious, and seems more friendly and relaxed. I was seen with very little delay. \n\nThis is where the hero of the story comes in. Bob, Bob, Bob the name rolls off my tongue like a... well, I can't quite think of something that rolls off my tongue but Bob was the man who worked and worked on my phone and got all my pictures back. He saved my life, okay not my life, but the photos of my sweet girl and for that I am very grateful. So if you are in that area and have a Verizon phone you need to deal with, this is the store I would recommend. And be sure to tell Bob hello.", "business_id": "fN-ISSf1Ic68B2kDNek_uQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "zqnAdayPsak5dbLF2gEvNw", "review_id": "nhDKABOmycmfaPRhgCw8ug", "text": "My experience here was.....ok.  The guy at the counter was friendly enough (although not overly talkative).  I had called previously to inquire about upgrading my old blackberry to the new iphone 4.  They had them in stock, and the guy told me he'd set one aside and i could come in and pick it up after work.  I had originally planned to just order one online (I was due for an upgrade), but didn't want to wait for it to arrive by mail....instant gratification was key.  \n\nSo i went to the store, but had already researched what type of service and features I wanted to include.  I told the guy that I wanted to add Rhapsody, but asked him if he could explain how it worked first (for those that don't know, it's supposed to be a $10/month music download program - unlimited tunes).  He was quick to state \"oh, that's not available on the iphone\"....confused, I asked why it was offered in the package online then.  He was adamant that it was not a feature available to the iphone, until I asked him to research it.....Whaddaya know. It WAS available.  He said nothing and we moved on.  Next, he asked if I wanted insurance.  I said no, but i wanted the extended warranty for $1.99/month.  He stated again \"that's not available with this phone\".  AGAIN, i asked why it was offered online.  He said it probably wouldn't have let me check out with it.....and then clicked a little button, and low and behold...it let him add the extended warranty.  I then informed him that I wanted to reduce my minutes from 900 to 450, since i have not gone over the 450 in over 6 months....He looked at my account and said that i should absolutely stay with the 900 minutes because I would definitely go over.  Mind you, I had just checked my account earlier in the day, so I knew where I stood.  He told me that I was already at 380 minutes, and I would have to pay extra for any minutes I went over.  I looked at him for a minute....then told him that since my cycle restarted tomorrow,...I was clearly still going to be ok.  He said nothing and kept going.  He then asked me if I wanted to look at cases and I said no because I had already found a specialty one online that I planned to order.  He stated that I should definitely look at their selection first, because they had a ton to choose from and could probably get me discount.  So I said ok and he walked me over to their turnstile....with a total of 8 choices (and three of them were variations of black).  When I asked what the discount was, he said he could get me a discount....if i bought a package that included about 5 other things that i didnt even need or want.....\n\nOverall, he was nice and I got the phone and plan i wanted....but only because I had researched it myself.  Don't expect them to know what they're talking about, and go prepared!", "business_id": "fN-ISSf1Ic68B2kDNek_uQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8KmHPVzyBW45_tXX8zU5mA", "review_id": "jCRCWyhlS8zCEnR0W43fBQ", "text": "This location is the sole reason that after 13 years, we are no longer AirTouch/Verizon customers, and will never, ever be again. I went in to upgrade my phones one afternoon only to be accosted by an angry, pimply faced little elf of an employee. He was disrespectful, got in my face, and talked down to me the entire time when all I had wanted was two new phones. When I got sick of his attitude I demanded a manager and he said there wasn't one. As if. He then called security, which is when I REALLY got mad! I began yelling at the top of my lungs when \"magically\" a manager appeared out of the back room to investigate the commotion. The manager sent the kid on a \"walk\" and apologized profusely, saying they've had problems with him before. My question was: WHY THE HELL DOES HE STILL WORK THERE?!?! He asked what he could do to make us happy and I asked for the regional manager's phone number. He provided the regional manager's cellular number, which I promptly called. After explaining what had happened, both managers agreed to cancel our two accounts with no early cancellation fees. Woot.", "business_id": "fN-ISSf1Ic68B2kDNek_uQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e0Rls_7QxkVcFJtUXDaA0A", "review_id": "sUWKbMNh1QsrsTmwYmhOSg", "text": "This location of Verizon gave me the customer service experience equivalent  of a car wreck.", "business_id": "fN-ISSf1Ic68B2kDNek_uQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "2v3j2y5PLMs0rlAd-pxoEw", "review_id": "4ZRCwEWUM5EK6ZdnbkKmKg", "text": "If I were rating them on their great cell service, I would give them 5 Stars!! I have been with them over 10 years now and I will never change because I \"Don't\" get dropped calls like all the other cell services I have had or my friends & family has.\n\nNow on their customer service I give them 1 Star Only!!!  I always have a BAD experience with their employees, Every time!!", "business_id": "fN-ISSf1Ic68B2kDNek_uQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DLs37GqhpOMWqynzp7hkJg", "review_id": "iEVmHHzUbFYaFhQlYnb7rQ", "text": "i wish i had got his name, but they have an employee in there, white guy, shaved head, he was trying to be kinda smart with me and act like he was above me, kinda like he was competing, now i wore my tank top in there, i am 26 but i look like im 20 and im not trying to act tough, i never do. Anyway i tried to be nice at first, and when explaining my problems (there are about 5 different problems i am having with my brand new stratosphere 2) he would tell me \"well there's nothing we can do about that\", and im like \"well what about all these other problems\" he would reply \"what other problems\" 2 TIMES after ive explained all my problems he says\"what other problems\" i said f*** it dude you are an idiot im going to talk to someone else... so i talk to someone else here are the problems im having with the stratosphere 2 in my first two days (mind you i haven't really used my phone these two days because these problems are constant and f***ing annoying):\n1. i cant send or receive calls/texts (this happens on and off)\n2. if my text is somewhat long people either dont get it or they get a couple words out of the few sentences, just a couple f***ing words sometimes half of a word\n3. the calls that do go through, well 75% of the time no one can hear me, i can hear them, they cannot hear me\n4.the phone reads my sd card but it wont play my music (the sd card works fine in my stratosphere 1)\n5. i cant use my apps, they randomly just exit and im back to the front screen, if i try again it happens again\n\nOF COURSE when i go in to show them the phone starts acting normal, so i cant get a replacement on this f***ing phone that i cant even use, have to keep re trying my calls, miss texts, people dont get my texts or they get a couple words from it AND i cant use my apps, so pretty much nothing on this f***ing phone works, but i cant get a new one.....", "business_id": "fN-ISSf1Ic68B2kDNek_uQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "npAfjYX8Pabv7NYIsZ98GA", "review_id": "iWRo4aFGW8c3eK91JXZiPw", "text": "Most inefficient place I've been at.  Told it would be 30min and turned out to be an hour.  All I needed to do was replace a carrier clip.  Everyone was pissed off in the store.  You can't get simple service without waiting.  The only positive was the guy who checked us in finally got a clue and got me a new clip before my name was called.  The want personalized service but there only getting pissed off customers once they start to help them out.  Oh yea employees there park in the prime parking in front of the store.  I noticed this while we were waiting.   If you have a lot of spare time on your hands then this is the place for u. I will never go back to this store.", "business_id": "fN-ISSf1Ic68B2kDNek_uQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lsEqeZYtmoMHuEMGuUzdFg", "review_id": "AJAp-bHSdBeYwEpFxTBp9Q", "text": "they are LUCKY to get even this 1 star ...if possible i would of given them -5.....EXTREMELY RUDE....I will never walk into this location again.....AVOID at all costs this location!!!!", "business_id": "fN-ISSf1Ic68B2kDNek_uQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "2hXL2ExBsgjJNpm6BJy0lg", "review_id": "qCe-t5aI6oo_N8v8Q0BTTw", "text": "My husband and I came into this store on Saturday to upgrade our phones and to add him to my plan. We were put in the queue for a sales associate, and were then called over by a woman with blonde curly hair who basically refused to help us at all.\n\nHere's what happened:\nUnbeknownst to me my maiden name was still on my account, so when asked for my ID it didn't match up. \n\nMe -So how do I change my name on my account?  \n\nSale associate - Do you have anything on you with your old name on it?\n\nMe - No, that's my old name, everything I have on me now has my new name.\nSo how do I go about changing my name on my account?\n\nSales associate - If you don't have anything with your old name on it, I can't help you.\n\nMe - People get married all of the time and change their name, you're telling me I can't change my name on my account?\n\nSales associate - Not at the store level\n\nMe- Fine, I guess I'll just figure it out myself.....\n\nI then walked out of the store and called their customer number to ask them how to change my name on my account since, the Sales Associate in the store wouldn't tell me how. I was told I just need to bring my marriage license into a STORE, and they could change it there. Um, I was just told in the store that I couldn't change my name there, but I guess that was a lie.\n\nThe woman I dealt with clearly had no desire to help me. It's fine if you don't know the answer to something, but at least make the effort to find it out! I don't understand people that work in customer service, and totally lack it at the same time, isn't this your job?\n\nCongrats for earning my first 1 star review!\n\nIf you need to go to a Verizon store, drive the 6 miles to the other one on 44th and Thomas where they actually will help you.", "business_id": "fN-ISSf1Ic68B2kDNek_uQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4K_WMI-4prmgC0I-xVR_ZQ", "review_id": "Rv_zKB-cR7N6_7TKqwtTwg", "text": "im new to verizon and so the employee took the time to explain plans and talk about the best phone for me. i was overall happy with my purchase, after a week my phone stopped working properly. i went back to the store and after explaining to the employee how the phone suddently broke they agreed to exchange it. they recovered my contacts and were respectful. so 4 stars for this store with great customer service", "business_id": "fN-ISSf1Ic68B2kDNek_uQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e-mbJpcRxoyLrIlgmW_apg", "review_id": "vRR8c7msxPQogZtBYlOVuw", "text": "My friend and I walked in this store the other day. The store had at least 7 employees standing around and talking with each other. We were not greeted or asked anything..We were completely ignored. After about 10 minutes, Enough time for me to explain the differences between phones to my friend. We looked around and still no help. So we left I looked at one group of associates and said thanks for your help in deciding what store not to come back to. She just smiled and said have a nice day!", "business_id": "fN-ISSf1Ic68B2kDNek_uQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ijO62sz1AHzVVz-NujBsBg", "review_id": "vryOmd-3foFuB5vQPUSBtA", "text": "The store manager is lazy, rude and unhelpful. Same with the assistant manager Charlie. I feel really bad for the reps who have to work under such poor management.  I got no help from anyone when it was clearly a problem caused by someone at that store.  The manager refused to take me off speakerphone even when it was obvious that the echo in his tiny, depressing office was making it impossible to communicate. GO TO THE ARCADIA STORE AT THOMAS AND 44TH. MUCH BETTER!! BOYCOTT THE CAMELBACK STORE!", "business_id": "fN-ISSf1Ic68B2kDNek_uQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZvvxtxeTad9t3ZoxdNYe_g", "review_id": "oBqEY9lN3cLQ9FJD5zHDgA", "text": "Always busy. I always long lines. Always long wait, but not today. 10 minute or less weight. 10 minutes or less to set up new account activate phone for which I am most grateful. While I have ulterior motives for activating this phone for only one month maximum, I intend to enjoy my month off 4G service and Verizon customer service to the fullest . All I think Verizon's data service is a little high priced, no one is better than Verizon in terms of customer service and network coverage, and customer service in this store today at this time, was exemplary.", "business_id": "fN-ISSf1Ic68B2kDNek_uQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kffxYQVQsEpF1DVlQlcGCg", "review_id": "QvhN6QzTAl08K42RWN7JjA", "text": "I have been with Verizon for many years now. I am on the family plan.\nI have my Brother ,his wife ,all their kids on my plan.\nSo yes my bill is high.\nI have used the same cell phone for 3 years now and it still works just fine and really well.\nIt is the kids that like to destroy their phones. Anyone with kids you know this.\nSo I had changed my plan 2 years ago to get better coverage. All the kids do is text.\nI do not know if they even really talk anymore!\nThe texting these days is unlimted which really saves me a lot of $$.\nThe new phones always go to the kids. Yes, that is what I said.\nHey what can you do???\nThis store has always been very helpful in getting new phones, fixing my plan and updating everything I do.\nIt is very busy in there all the time though. Sometimes more busy than others.\nI like it that I can pay my bill on  line though. \nI always see people in there paying their bill.  Ugghh, that would be such a pain for me.\nLots of parking outside, but be ready to wait.", "business_id": "fN-ISSf1Ic68B2kDNek_uQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ujxEf0qldCj1hnlXvqfOmw", "review_id": "KQTv56FDm281vhC7hmYahA", "text": "If you are young and hot Miguel will move you to the front of line maybe even skip you a few more times just because he doesn't like the way you look.  I ended my service after 12 years of being a loyal customer.   This was not the only reason!  Just where I finally realized Verizon really does not appreciate its customers.", "business_id": "fN-ISSf1Ic68B2kDNek_uQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PwPLrrCYPzfkV86F_Urk-w", "review_id": "X2QeALo-0ldxH0p_aiLArA", "text": "I've purchased my 2nd iPhone, the 5S this time from this store. This store has plenty of staffs that are knowledgeable, polite and fast service. Thanks to Ms. lovely Toni, staff, for a speedy purchase of my new phone when I needed it the most! Sure will visit again -if I happened to be in town and will need wireless, phone, gadget etc service.\n\n      Thanks much,\n      Trucker Ray from Portland, Oregon", "business_id": "fN-ISSf1Ic68B2kDNek_uQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nc3cqVN0UuB3m50-CcMftw", "review_id": "F1pR_nR2s3Pu-ZCrBesFbQ", "text": "Okay, so I ended up having to replace my phone because I dropped it in a sink of water when I was house sitting. In December. Lost all my photos and music. It was a sad day. Fast forward two months, and it's barely keeping a charge and doing goofy things. Like calling my ex. Eek! I was still a month away from renewing my contract and desperate. As it turned out, I could change my contact, get a new phone that was priced into my monthly fee, and lose my unlimited data, all in one step. Who could resist? Oh, Verizon. \n\nAfter arriving shortly after they opened, I waited for an associate while checking out their selection of toys. I mean phones. Found an awesome Motorola that is smaller than my old one and it is red. Devilish. By the time Juan approached me to assist, I had my heart set on that phone. Juan was great at processing the sale and setting up my new purchase. The whole ordeal took about an hour, which seems long but he was very thorough. So, not entirely bad. By the time I left, I was happy. And Juan downloaded an app that got me a free smoothie from Jamba Juice. Score! The one entertaining aspect of this experience was witnessing all the angry white people. Silly crackers.\n\nOh, Verizon. Keep it classy.", "business_id": "fN-ISSf1Ic68B2kDNek_uQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_1xMb70ZxljqpG_YdSmUhQ", "review_id": "0Ed5ZJMAzR-TPECC0VgVhA", "text": "I went to this store 4/10/2014 and was Daniel took very good care of me upgrading my phone.\nI went back 4/12/2014 with my wife to return a item that was defective and upgrade my wife's phone. My wife is handicapped and had to go to the bathroom, they told her to walk over to the McDonalds which is about 100 yards away.\nMy wife got pissed and so did I, after my wife left the store I approached  a female displeased with their flip additude. When I mentioned my wife having to walk that far several of the young wise mouths said so what. \nOne female and one guy felt the need to mouth off over the bathroom issue, even with a handicapped person.\nOf course I got pissed with their additudes and expressed my displeasure with Verizon and their wise mouths.\nI told them now my wife refuses to buy from that store and they said they don't really care. They then told me to leave, that they would not do the refund.\nI've been a customer since 1995 when it was Alltel, and then when Verison took over I stayed with Verison. When I mention this they said they really could care less.\nOf course being 62 and handicapped myself, I then told the female and one guy for both of them to F-OFF.\nThe customer service has really gone down since they are the most popular wireless company in Arizona.\nIf I can do anything to assist in taking them down a few levels I will.\nIf Verizon continues to hire and employee people like this with absolutely no customer service professionalism, Verizon will fall like a rock.\nIf I had not gotten my new phone 4/10/14 and now being stuck with a 2 year contract I would have jumped ship and gone with Sprint.\nVerizon is going to have to do a lot of butt kissing to keep me with them when the 2 years is up.", "business_id": "fN-ISSf1Ic68B2kDNek_uQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Ofxlhi_HKp7myFDpwg9aIA", "review_id": "hLOnJ76gi8XlmiuQISzpXg", "text": "I shop at Big Lots some times because truly their prices can not be beat on certain items, but every time I walk into this location I am waiting for a rat sized cockroach to come up to me and ask me for my wallet with a gang of vicious cockroach sized rats behind him or vice versa!\n\nRegardless, this place always looks like a tornado has gone through it, the company as a whole is defiantly not E-verifying their employees because if you ask some one were something is if you get someone that actually speaks English it would be amazing, or just in general someone that would be helpful would be nice too.\n\nI have never seen a manager there, and most of the time going through the check out can be a hassle, due to the fact that most of the people on the register look like they just recovered from smoking crack for five years are missing teeth and literally if they can not get the scanner to work, you are in for a long wait. \n\nIn any event like I said if you want cheap stuff and can deal with the tumbleweeds and dust balls blowing across the isle the venomous packs of cockroach rats and non English speaking staff then Big Lots is for you. On another note this is the best place to by cheap disposable holiday goods i.e. Halloween, Xmas crap!", "business_id": "P3DbF086gy6yMYIgTdR9yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 40, "useful": 29, "cool": 24}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "ERu3HkuyOFaF_Rsx59opjw", "text": "I've heard they officially changed their name to Big Pile of Crap. \n\nI'm sorry. I know this is a discount store. I'm not expecting cappuccino and Evian while shopping, though it would be a lovely touch.  But could you sweep the floor? I mean you sell brooms for God's sake. \n\nI did score a coffee bean grinder for twelve bucks. But I was covered in cardboard box grime. It's cluttered and hard to navigate the filthy aisles. \n\nReally? Is sweeping too much to ask? Listen, if I ever stop by again, I'll bring my Swiffer.", "business_id": "P3DbF086gy6yMYIgTdR9yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7cR92zkDv4W3kqzii6axvg", "review_id": "RYVxwS75qYLxPISP3sbldg", "text": "This is my first time in a @BigLots, which is similar to a @99centsstores.\n\nThey have a nice selection of things, and the prices for many items is low.\n\nWe only bought a few things, but now that I know what they have to offer, I'll certainly be back.", "business_id": "P3DbF086gy6yMYIgTdR9yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vn3lecMsL3kXVe-7hg3gLg", "review_id": "lgDEq6r0TvmpMURWyCZwJw", "text": "I think this is the only Big Lots I've been to in PHX -- and I've only been here twice. It's fairly ghetto, and right next to a sketchy Goodwill. \n\nI didn't see it being dirty per se, but I did find it having a bunch of \"lower quality\" items -- especially in their electronics area, which is to be expected. \n\nThey did have some outdoor patio furniture, that seemed reasonably priced. I never thought of Big Lots for patio furniture..., but still wouldn't buy that here.", "business_id": "P3DbF086gy6yMYIgTdR9yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q6FaSZpCtVv7PXECwDL1bg", "review_id": "z0weY-xtLgv2J6lzX9-Ycw", "text": "This Big Lots is what it is. I have read the past reviews and can't say I agree with many of them. I don't see dirt, dust and cockroaches everywhere when I shop there. Maybe that's because I don't expect a discount store such as this to look like a store at the Scottsdale Fashion Square. If I want to pay the ridiculous prices at the mall, I'll go to the mall. \n\nConsider the area in which this Big Lots is located. That part of Thomas Road, including the Home Depot and Wal Mart nearby, is sketchy, and to be expected. I know that when I shop in all of those places and welcome the discounted prices.  \n\nSo I shop around looking for discounted prices on items I usually buy elsewhere and am always happily surprised at what I find. Yup- I'll be back.", "business_id": "P3DbF086gy6yMYIgTdR9yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wQAIt2AwAnX8XKJ1JiNzAw", "review_id": "pVQCVhz6dxyRwitmEBf35g", "text": "Big Lots is a Big Lots is a Big Lots.  Not sure why everyone was so disgusted by it, it wasn't terrible at all.  Same ol' same ol'", "business_id": "P3DbF086gy6yMYIgTdR9yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0tfE1NWvtCOWhJ-UXdZJMg", "review_id": "jMqp9dRUDsHwBN6dJK1v6A", "text": "Good place to find cheap stuff. Pretty good selection of cheap gourmet food items. Be careful though, when you go here you end up buying things that you don't even want/need because you are certain that everything you buy is a deal.", "business_id": "P3DbF086gy6yMYIgTdR9yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HpxGTDm60d9JapjN36JFSQ", "review_id": "3cQTyRGfKJspiZRQ2WGDoQ", "text": "I truly appreciate what this store has to offer customers. The staff is friendly and helpful and the store carries almost every item you could think of without looking ridiculous. The prices on most items are insanely low, which is great if you live on a tight budget sometimes.", "business_id": "P3DbF086gy6yMYIgTdR9yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MLaaZKZiNkLqeBOH5y98GA", "review_id": "IaPjI5G632_hnwESu4_-dQ", "text": "Only car repair place that has ever told me I did not need to have something done that I thought the car needed.  They could have easily done it and charged me for it but they did not.  Honesty goes a long way for me with car repairs!  Great prices, very good service and friendly people.  Also like the email reminders!", "business_id": "sBgB9OLYOOewtw2RdHitzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C-XLLkQvd0rxKm4Ph7cF2w", "review_id": "t1uTpeOtB84S8jhbSujOwA", "text": "On the short: I've been coming here over 10 years. Honest!! Best service & prices around. Period!!!! Car troubles are never fun but when it happens....at least I know Im not getting scr**wd!", "business_id": "sBgB9OLYOOewtw2RdHitzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pJK1iS2seiKKNpigBHw8tA", "review_id": "JDXsdvJeOe8oe7UPAoiaCg", "text": "I've been bringing my vehicles to Johnston's for a good 17-18 years.  This is my third vehicle in that time period and I don't trust anyone to work on it but them. Locally owned and operated, Dwight, Rod and now Mike are good honest guys who will not charge you for nor suggest any unnecessary repairs. The shop is at 24th St. and Osborn and I live in Chandler but I make the trek because I trust them.  They will even provide me a one way ride to my office in Scottsdale if need be. I highly recommend these guys.", "business_id": "sBgB9OLYOOewtw2RdHitzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p9sU0K_tFSwsYAuL1FC48Q", "review_id": "2RUOlzDskjRuPgZYNwLjSA", "text": "I've been coming to JOHNSTONS for over 10 years now. I will never go to another shop. They are very honest and dependable people. Like the other review said, I have also been here and they have told me I did not need something to be fixed when I thought I did. The level of integrity here is mind blowing. Thank you JOHNSTONS!", "business_id": "sBgB9OLYOOewtw2RdHitzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oDXXW0sTMGp89Rj9HOFu0w", "review_id": "GOjxKrqr2fVPkx_3ycvIVA", "text": "My brother referred by to Johnston's Automotive, saying he finally found a mechanic who's HONEST.  It's nice to be able to drop off a vehicle with confidence that you'll get great service at a fair price. Most recently they were instrumental in getting all my shocks replaced under warranty.  I\"ve had them work on my diesel truck as well as my BMW sportscar and would recommend them without reservation.", "business_id": "sBgB9OLYOOewtw2RdHitzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pbc_PKyw54hRVpQ30ubtRA", "review_id": "aRILLSGWpfwML7BR02wHbg", "text": "WOW!  That's all I keep saying since Johnston's fixed my car.  I was told by two other repair shops that I would be facing thousands of dollars to repair the problem and possibly even need a new motor!  A friend of mine referred me to Johnston's and it has truly been a blessing.  I'm taking my husband's car in next to get the once over for summer trips.  We tend to keep our cars for quite some time and I feel like I have found a home to bring them too when needed that I trust emphatically.  I can't thank Johnston's Automotive enough!!!!", "business_id": "sBgB9OLYOOewtw2RdHitzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "YoBu4TVcP5YHKOC35NPXQQ", "review_id": "Q7Zv8G0UAUXidykOiDTltg", "text": "forget what you know about fine italian dining. the dining at Giuseppe's is neither fine, expensive, or classy. it's a black and white tiled mecca of italian food, nestled comfortably in the same strip mall as a cellular reseller and a blockbuster. go anytime, and order anything. if you see a dude alone at a table getting drunk on red wine, that's the owner. the first time we went we cut him off for a parking spot outside. PARTY FOUL. it's BYOB, so make sure you stop at sprouts next door and get a bottle or five of whatever they have on sale.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "V-xf56LRD13dSIWEPmQ2Yw", "review_id": "U5k3ZsdSz_VQBF3HSz2OfQ", "text": "In a town seriously lacking in good Italian food this place is as close as it is going to get.  The food is decent, the ambiance straight out of Jersey, and the service attentive.  Is it the end all be all?  No, but it is a nice little oasis in this desert city.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EVN484M7GZxhVpp61JgQBA", "review_id": "0VpoHrbKn922m1ZQIz-aWw", "text": "I completely agree with Sabrina.  Stick to the red sauces, they seem to be good.  The Bolognese was very good too.  I quite like the eggplant appetizer also.  All in all, very standard in a city full of \"eh\" Italian food.  Way better than anything you'll find at Mac Grill or Olive Garden and it'll cost you less too.\n\nBonus, Guiseppe's is BYOB with a $3 corkage fee.\n\nMangia!", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gq_G5VCDziyEV2-bzGuqzw", "review_id": "Ytla7-Gaai9_qvF-JHlopQ", "text": "Oh this place is wonderful. I feel this way because I am an awful cook but I love eating at home. That said, I am notorious for bringing food home and dishing it out on plates and having a go at it like that.\n\nWell, this is like that, only it's someone else's kitchen. Nothing impressive at all, it's even mildly questionable at times, but the food is so darn good. Bringing the wine and cracking it open, sitting in the plastic bistro chairs, flip flops and a tshirt... eating 4 star italian food. It's really awesome. I've ended a relationship here, and it was the most comfortable public breakup I've ever experienced. Try the gnocchi.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "PzTP2RCSdBrZLbaxXgZ3kA", "review_id": "9EIM81R8PY3Kz7KePUW_tA", "text": "I was sworn to secrecy when we first came here with friends several years ago.  I think it's some of the best Italian in town.  It isn't fancy (a plus, in my book).  It's small, so sometimes there can be a wait involved. Even though its small, because of the very personal service by the owner, the service can be lacking or distracted.  The food, however, is well worth it!   I try to get something new each time I go, and I've never been disappointed.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "bI1ec3nYEx2kRBBKR0hG-g", "text": "Hallelujah! This is the type of Italian I have been looking for. It's almost like sitting in  a kitchen.\nSmall place, maybe 10 tables, plastic chairs, paper table coverings, menu written in chalk on boards in front. Fresh pasta on Fridays and BYOB with a $3 cork fee. Hot damn! I got the lobster ravioli (holy garlic it was good). Also tried the mozzarella so fresh and spongy, drizzled in evoo and balsamic... Yum.. Had to try the tiramisu disappointed by the small portion but little miss piggy had eaten enough so it was probably a good thing. If you don't like this place go to Olive Garden, it may be better suited for your taste duds.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "pk4y8PJdccJysYBpBA-gcg", "review_id": "lkpghIFonXWWlA_K9dFHrA", "text": "One of my favorite nice casual restaurants.   This is the type of Italian food you'd get in great little out-of-the way Tuscan hill town restaurants that serve the locals (not the tourist traps).  It's always a relaxed friendly atmosphere and the food is always awesome.  As several reviewers have mentioned, don't forget to BYOB - but no worries if you do because you can grab some at Sprout's next door.    The owner plays in the Phoenix Symphony, and he knows his Italy!", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 12, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "sEWeeq41k4ohBz4jS_iGRw", "review_id": "E5bKvJBlEifB-9U39clPHQ", "text": "I suck. I've been going to this strip mall for many, many years and always thought \"I need to check that place out\".   I finally went and it was so simple and good I be a regular form now on I promise.\n\nHad the brochettes, all were very good. Not \"oh my f'ing God\" good but yet very solid.  The lentil soup was fresh and full of vegetables.\n\nI had the bolonanase (sp?) ragu.  Past with meat sauce but oh so much more when it came to the taste.  I cleaned my plate.\n\nKeep in mind this place is BYOB. You sit on plastic chairs. and there are only about 8 tables in this tiny strip mall location.\n\nNice.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5MakTIlGRv2b-jWeuEBcSg", "review_id": "yT1CYyy2-55tbkp1LzaYaA", "text": "I miss this place so much. Im in Bay Area now, and I think of Giuseppe's bolognese sauce almost every weekend. \n\nTheir simple tomato sauce is sooooooo good. Wish I knew the recipe. And the eggplant appetizer is to die for. \nYUMMY \n\nI miss you guys", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "szbTVEtATfn8f9GxbGGO5w", "review_id": "vbYCqS0Nt0gIb3crlOTdaw", "text": "I have eaten here three or four times, mostly because a friend at work really likes the suppli (risotto balls).  Their food is okay.  I have a simple test for any restaurant to classify as being at least 'good' it must make me close my eyes.  Never happened here with any dish I've tasted, suppli included.  And they serve Pepsi products....echhhhh....the ultimate sign of a cheap-ass restaurant owner...\nThe service is friendly though and it's always good to get out with Melissa!!", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 10, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "nc3cqVN0UuB3m50-CcMftw", "review_id": "kxwCB3ix1avfWd2Ci291nw", "text": "I try not to throw around 5-stars out like gang signs, because I really want to reserve the primo ratings for places that really knock my socks off. But, Giuseppe's is quite deserving of the highest rating because it really is a gem of a place. \n\nVoted New Times Best of Phoenix Neighborhood Italian (2003), veal (2004) and BYOB (2005), Giuseppe's certainly has earned such accolades. However, in all fairness, I must say I do not live in the neighborhood nor did I have the veal. But, I'll most definitely be trying the veal. And since I went with Robert M, you should know that BYOB is a given. Well, honestly, since I showed up it's almost certain that I'm carrying some form of alcohol on my person. \n\nAfter watching a decidedly emotionally-charged movie at Camelview (The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, an amazing must-see even though a key element in the film is grossly misleading--PM me if you've seen it and I'll share) Robert M and I needed to do something to appreciate the goodness in life so we decided to devirginize ourselves of the Giuseppe's experience. It was about 4:45 p.m. on a Saturday and we were seated immediately. Tucked into a strip mall, it immediately reminded us of the set-up of Pizza A Metro. After reviewing the menu, Robert walked over to Sprouts for wine and we ordered three bruschetta (slow-cooked pork ribs with tomato & melted mozzarella, pesto &fresh tomato and chevre & marinated sun-dried tomatoes) that were all extremely delicious. The bread remained firm and not soggy, yet not so hard that it hurt your teeth or cut the roof of your mouth. We also split the lasagna which was made with fresh pasta and plated with the most divine \"gravy\" [for all the Italians, although I'm Irish] that we've ever tasted. So *smooth* and not bitter or acidic or sweet or anything less than heavenly. If I could bathe in this, I would. But, since I'm not a splosher... :blush: \n\nIf only I wouldn't have eaten so much popcorn in the hour before going to Giuseppe's, I would have indulged in so much more. But, alas, I have found a reason to take this Avenue kid back to the Streets: Giuseppe's.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "jpXKxPRhMXJwxe-Y6JBzjQ", "text": "I have been going to this restaurant for years.  It has maintained it's quality even when it has changed owners.  There is a funky lady there that has worked there for a long time-17 Years? She always remembers you and makes your experience more fun.  Always good food, Always good service. It is a fun little place to go but won't impress someone who is more interested in \"atmosphere\" than in good food and company. This city could use more small restaurants like this that just don't follow the norm.\n\nSpeaking of following the norm.  You do need to check when they are open.  Their hours are a little different. It is well worth making a trip to this little place when they are open.  \n\n(I usually go there when I am planning on going to the Sprouts in the same center.  I can walk off a few calories after I'm done with dinner!)", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "tlSSQwfHYJany7wPoTH46A", "review_id": "uYD1KKDtIK-Y9qBSCBA2fA", "text": "When I was a kid I would eat a pile of plain noodles with butter on them while the rest of my family mowed down on real Italian food. I think it had more to do with the fact that spaghetti given to a kiddo is more likely to end up on them than in them, and tomato sauce hurts when it ends up in your eye. But in twenty-odd years my palate has matured past the realm of bland noodles and into the realm of big girl flavors. I think that's why I was so disappointed by Giuseppe's. \n\nI ordered the smoked salmon with asparagus pasta, thinking, \"Heck yeah, lox me up and throw away the key!\" Instead, I got the toddler special in disguise, a big pile of noodles drowning in butter, with flakes of salmon and asparagus floating throughout. Ewwie. The noodles were freshly prepared since it was the weekend and were a doughy delight. It's too bad they were marred by such a crap combination. I mean, you can't even toss in some garlic, onions or something vaguely resembling seasoning? Failure, failure, failure.\n\nMy boyfriend's pasta carbonara was a thing of beauty. It is very difficult to find real carbonara in the valley. Most places just toss together white sauce and bacon and call it a night. Very few take the time to saute onions, garlic and pancetta, add steaming hot pasta, raw egg and parmesan cheese and toss until it oozes together into drool inducing blob of yum. Amazing good. \n\nIt's just odd that such contradictory dishes are on the same menu. \n\nWe also had the garlic bread, because what better to add to a giant pile of carbs than more bread? It was passable. Very dry and crispy, more like crouton, and topped with a delish garlicky spice infused oil. Four tiny toastettes for four bucks though. Not the greatest deal. \n\nI shall be back. I'll just stay far, far away from the noodly combos of questionable origin. \n\nP.S.  To all my winos out there-- corking fee of 4 bucks!", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "W_QXYA7A0IhMrvbckz7eVg", "review_id": "sxse57bDupV-1QA9Jr5ZOQ", "text": "This place is awesome.  It's a tiny little hole in the wall with a waitress who has worked there forever.  The menu isn't extensive, but everything on it looks delicious.  We went here one night after work and couldn't have been happier.\n\nI ordered gnocchi with the rosa sauce and it was incredible.  The gnocchi's were nice and small and cooked just right.  The sauce was to die for, with a hint of sweetness that made it perfect.  I don't have a whole lot to say other than that.  \n\nI definitely want to go back.  I suggest it every now and then but for some reason we haven't revisited.  That is going to have to change.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YoBgKOdfpGH48LpIDSfoQQ", "review_id": "h5qfvg3HV-5IsAtcBTVMjw", "text": "I reallyed wanted this place to give me a yelp 5 star experience. It wasthe final of my two-day fat load for this new diet i'm on and so I though \"Italian\" The place was crowded, usually a good sign, but the ambiance- what ambiance? The presentation of the food was worse than what I do in my own home. We \"upgraded\" for $1 on each of our plates for homemade pasta (you would hope it would always be homemade). I had the ragu, it was ok- a little odd tasting. My fiance had the alfredo, which was kinda watery. Plus the garlic bread was $1/piece and was very hard to chew. All in all, not good or bad- but WAY overpriced! Over $10 per plate plus the bread and we didn't have more than one drink b/c the service was SLOW. Maybe its better at lunch?\nhmmmmm", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "caELu3OqZm8LkdikpmEB4w", "review_id": "78jDWI9FCsCh_4h-Bdu4sg", "text": "I went here for lunch the other day and it was great. I had the chicken parmesean sandwich. The sauce was good, the service was good and I like the small store front location. The red and white table cloths go a long way. It is BYOB so bring your own wine and enjoy.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "R1ZoIgMxusX4kvDiHHzisw", "review_id": "Y4649GYqq3Tme-NE4q9Vlw", "text": "Let me start of by saying I LOVE food, great service, I like to share the enormous portions served in restaurants, drink water with lemon and I do not drink alcoholic beverages.  I know, I scream cheapskate, but I think I deserve a decent 2.5 star experience, at least for the food.  Most places meet or exceed my expectations.  Guiseppes did not. \n\nAnd there comes a time when my youthful, ethnic appearance, water with lemon, request to share, and sober living is met with that \"I am not going to make money off of you\" vibe from the owner.  It hasn't happened in a very long time, but Guiseppes proved their still is bad service reserved for their unwanted patrons.\n\nI was very excited to eat here seeing it on Diners Driveins and Dives on Food Network, my favorite food network show, and seeing all of the New Times best of awards.  Got there at 8:30pm Friday night, there were people waiting outside, thought it was a good sign.  Now I thought being in a strip mall, next to the water N ice store, the service would be warm and welcoming and the place would be chock full of non-dbags.  I am always cool waiting a bit for good food but being stared down by rich, overweight women with their husbands in flip flops, cargo shorts and Affliction tees and teenage platinum blondes with their smug smiling boyfriends in their flip flops, plaid shorts, and Affliction tees is never my cup of tea.\n\nFast forward 30 minutes of this ish we get seated, another 10 minutes menus, another 10 minutes a water and a watered down gross iced tea which they CHARGED us for even though she took it back and gave him water, and by 9:30pm we get our 15dollar saltysaltysalty bolognese ragu with overcooked spaghetti (we didn't get the homemade pasta) to share, 4dollar baby 1/2 inch thin toastettes, and 2dollar marinara bowl for dipping.   (FYI this is an Italian Restaurant that not only makes you pay for an ounce of bread, they also CHARGE for extra virgin olive oil)\n\nSo go to Guiseppes if you like:\n\n_\"EH\" Italian Food\n_Cold and dry humor from the owner\n_Slow waitresses\n_Being stared at by stuffy people in such an unlikely, un-stuffy atmosphere\n_Your hopes let down =) Enjoy!", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HvaVgP0S0dFaCbBDIQIkag", "review_id": "IlMohIlGt_Xr9fQBTjqnqw", "text": "So, I always leave Giuseppe's stuffed full of rich Italian goodness, but my wallet sure suffers. The reason we don't frequent this neighborhood dive i because you get so little for such a high price. The food is high quality. The portions are tiny. The menu item that annoys me the most is the ravioli...you get about 6 little raviolis and are expected to make a meal of it. \n\nAnd I heard a rumor that they're raising their prices because they were just featured on the Food Network. \n\nHow do you say \"Sellout\" in Italian?", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "1ylYrKcGNA8MDkhNBTjHMA", "review_id": "NhFzU3CsHVW3JBpQD2TGfw", "text": "I will admit, had it not been for Triple D on Food Network, I probably wouldn't have heard of this place. I am glad I am an avid viewer of this channel. My father, being the martyr that he is, decided he didn't want to go to dinner for his 55th birthday. So after some hemming and hawing, I bullied him into it. The next question, Where do we go? I told him about this recent episode of Triple D and to my amazement he had seen it to and suddenly he was all happy about a birthday dinner. \n\nLike most places nowadays, they don't take reservations. My brother called ahead and was told it should be fine for our time for a table of 8, a Wednesday night mind you. We were seated and take everyone else's word if not mine, the restaurant is small(read:TINY). There are probably 12 tables, max. We were given menus quickly and had our drink orders taken and brought out promptly. The table started with a mixed bruschetta of a traditional tomato and basil and a pesto with tomato. Both were excellent. They have a bunch of other choices as well. We also had the caprese salad, fresh balls of mozzarella, tomatoes, and romaine covered in balsamic vinegar. This too was great. \n\nDinner choices were varied. I had a fettuccine with chicken, green chilies, and sun dried tomato. It had a garlic-wine sauce. Sprinkle on a little red pepper flakes for a little extra heat and you'll be happy. Get the fresh pasta, pay the extra buck, and you'll be one smiling mother#$*&er! Fresh pasta makes a world of difference. I sampled everything at the table. The macaroni and cheese with prosciutto, the ravioli, and the penne with sausage. The regular plain old red pasta sauce they use is great! It had such a nice sweetness to it I could have had a bowl of it.  Get the mac & cheese.  It is baked to perfection!  We aren't talking Kraft mac and cheese here either people.  This has real cheese, not some powder cheese.\n\nWe also indulged in dessert and coffee. The flour-less chocolate cake with vanilla bean gelato was delicious. The cappuccino was great too. I was told the key lime cheesecake was good as well. \n\nThe dining experience was nice. I thought the prices were reasonable and the serving size ample. We spoke with the owner, Richard, for long stretches throughout the meal and he was very personable and answered any questions or gave suggestions on meals. He saw me taking a picture of my food and asked if this was going to be on Yelp! I assured him it would be. He told me I wasn't getting anything free because of it, with a smile and a laugh. Love the NY attitude. \n\nFor those that gave a bad review, I'm sorry, but I just don't get it. NO other Italian restaurants in the valley use fresh pasta, maybe Pasta Brioni. So, if you thought Buca, Olive Garden(barf), or Macaroni Grill used it, you are sadly mistaken.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UsULgP4bKA8RMzs8dQzcsA", "review_id": "BfN1M-aVPHHiEeknC4LVUw", "text": "After hearing my sister who lives in California tell me about this place for weeks after she saw it on the Food Network, I was finally in the vicinity and able to check it out. \n\nIt's a very small place, Very Small. Cozy. \n\nLots to choose from on their chalkboard menu, we were greeted upon entry and told to come up and order when we were ready.\n\nWe ordered a ceaser salad, the Risotto Balls, Delicious balls of risotto with mozzarella cheese inside then lightly rolled in bread crumbs and fried with a side of marinara. Fresh Pasta Fettuccini Alfredo with Chicken and Gnocchi with Tomato Cream Sauce.\n\nI thought the prices seemed a little high, but honeslty after tasting the food I didnt care.\n\nFirst of all everything came out piping HOT, including other diners dishes, you could see the steam rising throughout the restaurant!\n\nMy husband always orders Fettuccini Alfredo with Chicken and he said this was his Favorite and best he's ever had!\n I had a few bites and  it was truly delicious with the fresh pasta and roasted pulled chicken and just the right amount of sauce, it had great flavor!\n\nMy Gnocchi was no exception, those tasty little morsels of cheesy mashed potatos if you will and the Tomato Cream sauce was excellent as well although I wish there had been just a tad more sauce.\n\nOur ceasar salad was large enough to share, fresh greens dressed just right but unfortunately no croutons or parmesean?\n\nThe bread and butter was really tasty too!\n\nAll in all, we had a great experience and would definitely return!", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "d0wJVf7Gv7v1B-HHYhxZtQ", "review_id": "fVuVYi_CLY7VgS8jSq34wQ", "text": "This place seems to want to get rich off being featured on Food Network.  There's a big banner out front now and there are pictures all over the place of the owner (i'm guessing) and Guy.  Anyway, this is why I decided to try the place at all so maybe it worked.\n\nMy friend ordered the chicken parmigiana sandwich and I went with the Linguine with Red Clam sauce.  Its a very tiny place with plastic patio chairs.  We waited for about 20 min so we had time to check out the decor.  \n\nThe prices are crazy!  They charge as much as a full Italian restaurant does - I've never seen a diner, drive thru or a dive that charges so much per plate!  Skimming the menu, I'd say the average entree is about 12, appetizer is 8, desert is 5.  \n\nSo by the time we got our food we were starving, but we managed to drive home which was about 5 min away.  They gave me a few pieces of bread for my pasta which was very good (and very surprising because bread is on the menu for like $5).  The pasta was overcooked and the sauce was WAAAY salty.  The portion wasn't what I expected for the price I paid at a \"dive\".  The sandwich was a little better, but nothing special.  I work at a hospital and I'd say their chicken parmigian is better.\n\nAll in all, this wasn't the best experience.  I say if they want to charge so much, open an actual restaurant.  Then maybe they can serve some liquor instead of just having pictures of wine bottles everywhere and empty vodka bottles holding flowers.  (Its BYOB, $5 corkage fee).  I'm very disappointed in Food Network.  :\\", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IrwWKJ6hfDfcblSv2VKrpA", "review_id": "_VoMpJljhPuI93wNKTj1VQ", "text": "I stumbled upon this place about a two and a half ago when I was shopping at the neighboring Sprouts.  I generally do not go out for Italian, but decided to give it a try because my girlfriend and I were a bit burned out on some of our other locals.  Let me just that I was wowed.  Their eggplant parm is fantastic -- thinly sliced, breaded, and served on top of a bed of homemade penne pasta. (All of their pasta is homemade in fact)  Their bread was also very good.  It quickly became one of our favorite regular restaurants.  \n\nI loved their eggplant parm so much that it was difficult to stray away from it and try other items on the menu.  When I finally did though, it was equally delicious.  It was penne and parmesan dish with asparagus and red chili flakes.   I highly recommend it. \nMy girlfriend loves the lasagne.  The pear salad also is very tasty appetizer.\n\nThe waitress Cindi is great.  She always remembers us and treats us likely regular weekly customers even though we only make it over to that neighborhood every couple of months or so.  We really could not ask for more personable service.  The owner is nice as well.\n\nThey now have a lot of pictures up from the Triple D visit, but they were very excited about it.  It was a big deal to them and I don't think that should be a knock against them. (Personally, I did not know who the guy was...old school, no cable)  As for the price and food portions, I think that iGiuseppe's is both fair and filling.  We always leave there filled. (Eat more bread or try the pear salad if you are really hungry) As for the price, most plates are between $10 and $14.  For 2 1/2 people (one four year old), we usually wind up spending between $45 and $55, which includes a healthy tip.  This place is far better than some corporate chain in Old Town (Buca's, Olive Garden, Oregano's, etc) and it is worth the money.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W-deQbjf_4S9NQ4xxfBtGQ", "review_id": "8radX65jDn9Rn5o9_YPaRQ", "text": "I'm a big Triple D fan, which is why I took a chance on this 3.5 star Yelp rated \"diner\" and gave it a try. \n\nYes, it's true - the atmosphere (strip mall) vs. the servings (small, yet satisfying) vs. the price (on the high side) aren't consistent. For what we paid, I'd expect  fine dining ambiance, and bread and salad to be included with the meals. With that being said, the food was fresh and absolutely delicious -- a welcome relief from all of the \"franchise\" food we've experienced since moving here about a month ago. We LOVE good quality  mom and pop restaurants, and this hits the mark completely, which makes it well worth the money. The waitress was very cordial, the food was served timely, and  the owner of the restaurant was spirited and friendly in making his way around to his guests. My rating is 5 stars because I feel Giuseppe's food, all by itself, deserves more than a overall 3.5 rating.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "mF3VUdKq6kR-MXaFaRfzQg", "review_id": "esA3RDmJY4WdyUOgX_nClg", "text": "What a joke. We recently moved to this area of Phoenix and thought we would try it one night after seeing the sign that it was on the food network walking out of Sprout's. They charge $3 for bread and it is four small slices of stale french bread. The two pasta dishes had no real sauce or flavor and the prices are ridiculous. \n\nIt was $32 for two pasta dishes and bread. I am so angry right now that I didn't go with my gut feeling and just go to Mamma Mia's. Mamma Mia is similar in price but offers twice the portion and you get the bread for free like a normal Italian Diner. I think this might be the angriest I have ever been after eating dinner out.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4CgusCZkipvUhvBZrRD46w", "review_id": "gg8BJjuulJlI1vdYwXvF2w", "text": "I saw Giuseppe's on the food channel and decided to try it with family from New York. Red sauce was good (not too sweet as sauces tend to be in Phoenix) and fettucini alfredo (homemade noodles) was excellent.  However, the portion of fettucini  alfredo was small  enough that a 9 year old inhaled it in minutes.  Ordered sides of meatballs.  $2 for each meatball the size of a golf balls.  We couldn't believe it.  We also couldn't believe that you have to pay for bread in an italian restaurant! The chocolate cake was divine. There is no question that the food is of a good quality--nothing even close to NY but for Scottsdale it is fine.  Giuseppe's should reconsider the price of those meatballs and making people pay for bread--a staple of any Italian meal. .", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6qUFrjSGLXY1f0jh9xdTqg", "review_id": "l1SsVHC-WN4HxMZI1mrzqA", "text": "Went to dinner with girlfriend after friend sent me link for Guy Fieri's show & I assembled the 9 eateries he had on his list in AZ.\n\nHad Penne Pasta with asparagus, mushrooms, scallions & red pepper flake which was amazing.\n\nTiramisu was decent but not spectacular.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "jopndPrv-H5KW2CfScnw9A", "review_id": "jiNC4Zi0Sl4i_s-LT42pZg", "text": "After hearing this restaurant was on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives I suggested we take our friend here for her birthday because she LOVES Italian food. The restaurant was empty when we arrived and I was surprised how small the restaurant is. The guy behind the counter told us to take a seat so we did. We sat there for about 10 minutes and nothing. Do we order at the counter? My sister told me to ask but the guys behind the counter didn't even understand me when I asked if they had a restroom. Finally someone came over and asked what we wanted to drink and placed our order. We started out with the bruschetta, garlic bread, and some kind of cheesy pasta balls that were not very flavorful. The bruschetta was great and the garlic bread was good too. I asked for a side of marinara to dip my garlic bread in and it was really good. I am still daydreaming about that marinara sauce. Mmmm! My sister ordered spaghetti and meatballs, I ordered spaghetti carbonara with pancetta and egg, and the birthday girl ordered tortellini alfredo. Their portions were very small compared to my dish and I felt kind of bad. It looked like they got the kiddie portion! Despite the skimpy portions and spotty service everything tasted homemade and delicious.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i0A-c2yoHySmFhRV2sDR1g", "review_id": "1bQIqVz43EhkEhonhFIWdA", "text": "A friend from out of town wanted to eat there so a group of us went here last night. When we got there there was a table open and we were seated immediately but there was a line outside while we were eating. The food was very good, everyone liked it. It was not the best I have ever eaten but still very good. The portions were not large but enough I didn't leave hungry either. Service was reasonable but not great. Considering this is a fairly small place and it was extremely busy I cannot complain. Overall it was a good experiance and we left happy.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "lczLjHO7zIhrmSlOXI3ohg", "review_id": "u4xqTOfUZuNz53f2tlGFHQ", "text": "I made it to Guiseppe's only after a friend had seen it on the Food Network.  I'd heard of it before, but hadn't ever felt like making the trek out here from Glendale.  On one hand, I'm glad I did.  I've been lucky finding good Italian food places as of late.  It's also nice to know what people are fussing over with places like this, that get noticed after being on tv.  On the other hand, the overall experience I just found lacking.\n\n\nYes, I know it was on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.  Even though I suspect it falls into the first category, I still think it could have been better.\n\nThere was a wait.  Which only shocked me since it was an off night, so be aware of that.  Reading many of the previous reviews, I had caught that it was BYOB.  So we had run over to the Sprouts next door and grabbed a few bottles.  Surprise!  No more BYOB.  Oh well, wine never really goes to waste.\n\nThe place was cramped, and my party of 5 was squashed into a tiny corner table.  Then, what made that even more exciting, was the roving guitar player that started as we sat down.  As far as ambiance goes, he and his female vocal accompaniment left a bit to be desired.\n\nThe food was good.  If I were to rate solely on that, it's deserving of 3 stars easily.  The eggplant appetizer was thin sliced and breaded, though I would have liked more of the red sauce on it to combat the dryness of the breading.  I can't comment too well on the bruschetta appetizer, as splitting 4 different types 5 ways doesn't allow for a sizable tasting.  The bolognese I had was very tasty, and the inclusion of ox tail to it was a very very good one.\n\nBut in the end, the pretty good food couldn't save me from an overall \"meh\" dining experience.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 8, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "BVqYroeIcjd5dZq6axUNAg", "review_id": "_eR2_8HK32QSQW9Q43aRWQ", "text": "Should have listened to the numerous negative reviews on-line (and there were many) but we trusted Guy from Diners, Drivins & Dives ...BIG MISTAKE. \n\nClue #1 Strip mall with huge cheesy banner boasting \"Food Network\" endorsement. Clue #2  Self serves sign-in waiting list, apparently, the slimy owner was too busy gushing over customers trying to eat but steering clear of unhappy ones.  Misters and drinking water would have been a nice touch to make the 10-20min 104 degree wait more bearable. \n\nThe minute we saw the paper table cloths and plastic chairs,cups & utensils we were in trouble. One waiter frantically tried to service the whole restaurant, which was a complete zoo. Now according to Triple D, the pasta was homemade....aaaaaah.....not so much.... Ive been to Italy, I know the difference.  \n\nCut to the chase, $27.00 for two a la carte / appetizer sized entrees.\n\nSeems to me, his only goal is cashing in on the TV appearance as quickly as possible with no concern to repeat business...\n\nDon't waste your time and money....On a positive note, Guy was right about Matts Big Breakfast in downtown Phoenix, great good and the best costumer service we've ever had.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qFZkU_iO6KjU-_5BptIu9A", "review_id": "aGM40uLAm5qrnrWS64XjFA", "text": "Since there are no .5 star options, I'm going to round up in this case... but I think 3.5 would be a fair score.\n\nThe food is good enough, but didn't blow me away.  Though, did you see them on \"Diners Drive-Ins and Dives\"?  The pork really does fall of the bone in the Osso Bucco dish.  The garlic bread appetizer consists of 4 pieces of bread, and no real garlic.  The prosciutto and melon was good, but the prosciutto was not as soft, or maybe not as fresh (?) as I've had.  The lasagna is a surprisingly small portion, but is filling enough.  And the chicken parmesan is a giant portion that leaves you with probably too much food for lunch leftovers, but perhaps would be better as dinner the next night.\n\nI thought it was really reasonably priced.  The total including tax and tip for our party of 4 was just under $150 and that included 2 appetizers, a soup, 4 entrees, 1 dessert, and 1 bottle of wine.\n\nYou know how you have your \"go-to\" restaurants in your neighborhood?  They're the defaults when you want a decent, reasonably priced meal in a familiar place.  The food may not be the best ever, and there is usually no ambience, but they're close and they fulfill your craving for that type of cuisine.  Well, if this restaurant was in my neighborhood, if it were slightly bigger, and if it had real chairs, it might be my \"go-to\" Italian restaurant.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "aJWDGqtM7AOTWe5_wTuDfw", "review_id": "maHNkZAC-z0ihzMRSKiTcg", "text": "Everybody who thinks about coming here should go to the real Giuseppe's, in Scottsdale.\n\nI grew up eating at this location pretty much my whole life. So many great memories of the spot but unfortunately the change in ownership left this place with shoddy food. \n\nEveryone who rates this place above a two, please do yourselves a favor and try the location in Scottsdale (13610 N Scottsdale Rd). The difference is stark.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WrP60_4xzolbZ4J0jteLJA", "review_id": "oMe3hAmGBCZwiiL1CQrO_g", "text": "Food was good, but don't set your expectations too high. Good thing it's only $1 extra for homemade pasta, I couldn't tell the difference. \nAll in all, good but not worth a long wait!", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "GrSixRnGIxNUJ1Cn5DNX9A", "review_id": "WKDp--XB4-ck7tb3KjMW0w", "text": "To say that this place has capitalized on the notoriety created by Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives is quite an understatement.  They have more pictures of Guy Fieri in that place than I own pictures of myself.  I digress...\n\nI've been by that location a thousand times and it took that stupid show to get me in the door.  I am quite surprised because I usually do a good job of being informed of great places and I've probably eaten at 5-6 other Italian places all within 5 miles of that place.  I digress again...\n\nAnyways, I've been a couple of times now.  For lunch and for dinner.  The sandwiches offered at lunch are both tasty and reasonably priced.  They are not notably unique in any way but the quality is present.  The pastas served at dinner were more distinguished.  The bolognese is the second best in Phoenix behind Pinos.  The Osso Buco gets a lot of attention and rightfully so.  The service has been above par on both visits.\n\nAll told a great neighborhood place to eat, if you live or work in the neighborhood.  Just not quite good enough to merit the trek by itself.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "edGFKLThqnXdlgB-dwB6tQ", "review_id": "YWUPchsmhzB-99RvsfiHTg", "text": "It's gross.  Don't waste your money please!  Hope this helps you!", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9z4sGAL1hu9rLJhcFZR8ng", "review_id": "C3NuTnsEa11D4GVi2fITNw", "text": "This is a good lunch place...only been there twice and ordered a meatball sub both times but it was really good and too big for me to finish.  I'll definitely be back for that.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kNO6w6EIKo8u6GSykOHBLA", "review_id": "xenB0SGbZaqJDM3OrLhhbg", "text": "I had takeout from this place today and can't say that I would ever go back.  You can chose which ever type of sauce to put on your pasta, but they barely put any at all...my pasta was very dry and hardly had any flavor.  I would rather have a microwave dinner.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0VfJi9Au0rVFVnPKcJpt3Q", "review_id": "coa0e9f7V-hUxexVI4hkBw", "text": "Italian owned, so you'd think they could make some authentic dishes. Not impressed.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2BzcoI6Kiq-2RQ9EUFR5Tw", "review_id": "POGg-cK-Ll2hCrhNGGnqmw", "text": "Wow, wow, wow! Giuseppe's on 28th isn't fancy looking but the food is absolutely wonderful. The place is small and so they clearly have high quality control because everything was off the charts delicious. The sign out front about being on the Food Network is a bit corny, but don't let that stop you - this is the real deal.\n\nWe started the evening with the squid in white wine and one taste had me thinking about building a shrine to its greatness. The squid was so fresh and tender, the tomato sauce had a deep richness and sharp spice, and the peas (courtesy of Tuscany) were a stroke of regional genius. You'll never eat fried squid again - this is the only way to go. We ordered the garlic bread to sop up every drop of tomato sauce.\n\nWe tried the bruscetta which is prepared on the most wonderful bread you will ever taste. My wife said it is from Willo? I'm not sure ,but I was thinking maybe heaven? You get 4 different slices - the one with prosciutto, fig and goat cheese was magnificent.Then the dinner. You must try the \"as seen on the Food Network\" Osso Buco. Oh my God - this was the best meal I've had in a long, long time. Parked on a bed of home made noodles was the most extraordinary marinated meat with a complex tomato-based sauce that could bring Michaelangelo back from the dead to declare his entire lifes' work a failure in comparison to this work of culinary art. Savor the beauty. My wife had the manicotti, which because of the fine tomato sauce and fresh noodles, was excellent.\n\nWe finished the meal with tiramisu. After one taste I laughed out loud at anyone that would give this place a negative review. That would be the definition of a shill. Giuseppe's on 28th is not the fanciest, but it is the best Tuscan-Italian food you will eat in Phoenix. Delizioso! We also thought it was pretty cool that the owner walks around and makes sure everything is perfect. It was!", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "sDmh5hby4A88czUNUFeJBQ", "review_id": "yDU7yYLHXiuUYEkCsXGOtw", "text": "A co-worker and I stopped in at Giuseppe's for lunch this week because we were visiting a store in the same shopping center and saw the sign hanging out front about them being featured on a show on the Food Network.  I did see the show and had been meaning to stop so it seemed like a perfect time.\n\nI expected to be blown away and was a little disappointed.  The salad was pretty good but nothing spectacular...we're talking your basic iceberg lettuce with tomatoes and a very nice Italian dressing.  I had a chicken dish with fettucini which, while there was a lot of it, was bland and oily and the chicken was dry and way overcooked.\n\nI'm from Chicago (as it seems like most Phoenicians are) and have experienced excellent Italian so know there has to be something better in the valley.  Maybe their sandwiches are better or maybe I just ordered one of their \"eh\" dishes or maybe the \"chef\" (cook) was having an off day.  So, in my opinion Giuseppe's is barely average food and way over priced.  Skip it unless you're starving and nothing else is open.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "597KmijSB8ma9Qs7JKMJnQ", "review_id": "Rzs76osOzljiJdmGEuEySA", "text": "Bland, plain, flavorless Pasta dishes.\n$3 stale bread (I just asked for 1 piece to keep my 2 year old busy until the food arrived- he said I will bring you a basket- never bothering to tell me it was not complimentary like most places).\nBruchetta- stale bread plus toppings- i really would have liked the fig/goat one if it would have been on different bread.\nHusband had Osso Buca was very tender but again flavorless.\nDisappointed.  Won't be a repeat client.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3xVwlgww4Pw5wc_twrfOwA", "review_id": "TC2M6iLebqCEprm-QXlq-w", "text": "I loved this place. We actually didn't have a wait at all so I'm not sure why everyone else did. The place is definitely small, but I liked it. It felt less like a chain laid out for maximum amount of getting people in and out and more like a place that was made in homage to good food where you could sit and have a nice long meal. \n\nWe went there after the food network special and got the bolognese - it was really delicious. The food isn't too expensive, it's all the add-ons. When you go there you just can't help order an appetizer, a meal, a bottle of wine AND dessert. \n\nIt's totally worth a visit if you haven't been yet!", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dXz7Eaw2D-Db1zgH-lXTKA", "review_id": "XJGcEYrOvjfCeldCpTgvXQ", "text": "I love the meatball subs. The Lasagna is good. Place is small but great food.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wRRVIAIo8AbdayfvWky7jg", "review_id": "varY2Us_X6JUjckOJBgtUQ", "text": "Cute and quaint\nNice people\nAWESOME FOOD\nGreat wine selection\nDid I mention the baked ziti is amazing?\nChicken Parm my friend had looked pretty delish as well...\nSpectacular restaurant, can't wait to dine there again!!!!!!!!!!!", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N7ZhSw-y5YXbMJsjqzEWbg", "review_id": "rhwuPgpATceUO1ACkgtiIA", "text": "Rude server obviously upset that we were not spending tons of money.\nTerrible bruschetta.\nExtremely overpriced.\nEXTREMELY overpriced.\nIf you are going to charge $15 for mac & cheese, please provide me with something other than a paper napkin and a plastic cup.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i2ckIH_V0wsEDHb23a_avg", "review_id": "JWQUkEsT3o3UpftMjA_RNQ", "text": "I have been here a few times before the Diner, Drive-ins and Dives over the yeart. The only item I have had and really enjoyed was the meat ball sandwich. I was there recently and had the meatball sandwich which I had such fond memories of enjoying and it was okay. So, if I am in the area, I will give it another try.\n\nAnd one more thing, the Guiseppe's on Scottsdale Rd did have better meat ball sandwiches.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CzCjFMeJdS5sugQJgcQrfg", "review_id": "8bSaE8OlP4TKW7Y7stH47A", "text": "This place was a huge disappointment. After hearing how it had been recognized on the Food Network, I went there with a friend on a Sunday evening and found the food to be mediocre and overpriced. The waiter also tried desperately to get us to purchase wine and sides. I finally relented to an order of garlic bread, and was served plain, stale bread. For this stale bread, we got charged $3. I will not be going back. If you want Italian, Red Devil is a better deal with a nicer atmosphere and better wait staff.. Oh yeah, the bread is good and complimentary.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HuGmiFh9v-YxY9FUGx2xHg", "review_id": "cYmNDqN_KDwaxzy2gtDdoQ", "text": "Wow this place has gotten a LOT of bad reviews! I am surprised. I do not consider this a bad place. I was stuffed from the 6 meat sauce plus homemade noodles, my husband had the Oso Busco. It is small, but they do not force you out or make you feel uncomfortable talking over your meal (unlike some other restaurants). \nMy food was lovely and a generous portion, we did have desert and coffee as well. \nFor those of you who had a bad server or a bad run in with \"the boss\" I did not have that experience at all. The service was friendly, and the boss was helping some VERY nasty people at a table near us and trying to be accommodating as best as he could. I never am one to complain about decore or seating, if you are giving me good food, I will sit on a stump, so the plastic chairs do not bother me. I would say give it a try....", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZW9UJZLzlfFzE_UhsSM2IQ", "review_id": "mlQJZLSYqq0vX4H9NIemgg", "text": "My girlfriend and I drove here after seeing it on \"triple d\". \nWe got there just before the rush and were seated pretty quickly.\n\nThe osso bucu was...okay. Big hunk of pork with alot of bone on okay pasta.... The sauce was WAAY watery and just flicked all over the place. The pasta seemed a little on the heavy side. The pork was pretty tender...but eh...$20 for this is way way way to much. \n\nMy girlfriend had the bolognese. \"It was good, but tasted like stroganoff\". I have to agree. The noodles were a little dry. They said it had 6 meats, but you couldn't tell because it was all ground together. $16 for this is also way to much. \n\n$3 basket of bread...bread was good, but waaay over priced.\n\nI think the best part was the non-fried calamari. Very tasty. \n\nThough, we felt a little rushed out the door with our child (who didn't enjoy the experience) as some polite customers decided to take over the place with a party of 8 and 5. \n\nWe wont be going back here. Much better food elsewhere.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "crrp9oqSWsVnDHPKgy_bqw", "review_id": "dmQPR9K5Y9-RpTl4_KHnxg", "text": "dolomiti birra.  seriously a must try for you virgins!\n\nhome made pasta.\n\nonly jazz and opera on the play list.\n\nowner's an old school bronx boy.\n\nhe guessed i was a forest hills kid.  decently a mile and a half shy.\n\nso whats not to love about this story?  he grows up in the bronx.  loves his mama's italian cookin.  becomes a professional celloist. travels all over the planet playing the classics.  starts up this italian food gig as a hobby and it takes off like nathans hotdogs.\n\ngreat staff makes you feel like you are on arthur ave.  some nyc favorites on the menu, and unusual surprises like sepia pasta.  the food is decent and sure is good enough for me.  dont ramble on about a more authentic italian place in pheonix unless they cure their own capocolla in the cellar.  thank you.  end of story.  see ya.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CWYHXKPXqP4KgY3TyI54lg", "review_id": "RiA4Oc4rWeL15H0x-ji5FA", "text": "Thanks for the great dinner Rich.\n\nI've eaten at this location dating back nearly 20 years.\nRich took over in 2002 and it only got better.\n\nNow they have beer / wine and a credit card machine!\n\nGreat Rapini tonight.\n\nTj", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oXkbuOiN9HDS3WgOQONfRg", "review_id": "PEgDI2xVcfOIJyq4uuvWbg", "text": "I was first introduced to Giuseppe's a few years ago by a co-worker. I was sort of skeptical given the strip mall location and paper-covered tables, but I should not have worried.\n\nGiuseppe's is tiny; there are a few tables outside and maybe only three times as many inside.  You order and pay at the counter and sit wherever you'd like.  The menu is written on chalkboards above and beside the counter and is pretty extensive.  From bruschetta to salads, sandwiches to pasta, the place has everything.  Alcohol is not served, but Giuseppe's is BYOB. I have never not seen the dark-haired lady at the counter.  I'm not sure if she's the owner, but she is very friendly and warm.\n\nI have enjoyed on multiple occasions their gnocchi with Cardinale sauce (a mixture of red and alfredo) and today, for the first time, the meatball sandwich.  Both are wonderful and the sandwich is very filling!  If you ask, you can even get a basket of crusty bread and butter before your meal (free at lunch, $3 at dinner).\n\nPrior to today's visit, I hadn't been to Giuseppe's in at least two years. I definitely won't wait that long before my next visit!", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SxDgAEVfJ2dHRNEYTPJrxw", "review_id": "c-fkmxDQzFAAOtnLzaIj3A", "text": "My Kind of Place!!  Nothing snobby or fancy, just great homemade italian food!  We didn't know that the restaurant closed at 9 PM, so at about 9:20 PM we walked in on saturday night to a packed restaurant.  I asked the owner if they were closed, he told us to hold on while he checked with the kitchen... a minute later he had us seated... we were very grateful!  I moved to AZ about 5 years ago from NJ, where in my opinion some of the best italian food is...I have not found a good italian restaurant in AZ until now... I ordered an osso bucco that sat on top of homemade pasta.  OMG, so good, It was a very generous portion and the meat separated from the bone with a fork.. delicious and $19.. How can you beat that?  Osso bucco, whether beef, pork or lamb anywhere else will cost you at least $30... We also ordered a calamari appetizer that was swimming in a tasty gravy which we dipped garlic bread in... the gravy was extra tasty as well.. My partner ordered a bolognese sauce over home made noodles... the bolognese had 6-7 cured meat in it, which made for a nice meaty flavor... could have used more garlic but was nonetheless delicious.  We were too full to try any desserts but the tiramisu looked great and I will definitely be back to try that.  The owner made it a point to come over and have a conversation with us.  He is from NY and takes pride in the food they make.  Some other reviews have commented that the food network sign they have in front is a little much... perhaps, but they are a small business and I don't think there is anything wrong in taking advantage of the fact that they are good enough to be featured on that network.  I would have never found this gem if it weren't for seeing it on the show... Thanks again, and I can't wait to be back!!", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NrRS56Dv52m2BND-9v1qWw", "review_id": "9qtfjwIcs3LoCGXjdBg5oA", "text": "Great food and great service. These folks have been in Scottsdale for years and this is the first time I have visited Guiseppe's. What a pleasure. Food was terrific. The 4 of us had different dishes. I ordered the \"Alex\" pasta dish, slightly spicy, perfect creamy tomato sauce, totally YUM! the meatballs were AWESOME! Can't wait to try a Meat Ball Sandwich!\n\nYou can bring in your own alcohol if you drink wine or beer, There is no corking fee. Pretty cool stuff. the is no bar, just food.\n\nDownside, if you get there early and sit inside, you can speak and hear each other. If you get there when it starts to fill up you can barely hear yourself think. So Sad.\n\nAll in all, worth the trip!", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kQQhpSz167_S6YelicG-Vg", "review_id": "Pe-E-MzLLEm_1KYPu7eCLQ", "text": "Was this restaurant featured on a show from the Food Network??? I never would have guessed based on the big sign outside, the framed poster from \"Guys Big Bite\" on one wall, the caricature of Guy spray painted directly on the wall, the autographed photo of Guy on the other wall, or certain dishes on the menu labeled as being featured on the food network.  OK, OK... we get it- you were on TV. \n\nNormally, I would have given this place 4 stars; I used to work down the street and my coworkers and I had take out from here countless times. I have only had the capellini with meat sauce, and the marinara sauce is worth raving over. Today was my first time dining in the restaurant, and will now probably be the last I eat anything from there. I should have stuck with take out only!\n\nDinner was just my husband and me, our bill was $42 (before the tip), and truly was ridiculous for what we had. Paper table cloths on the tables, water served in plastic cups, I ordered a soda, which was brought to me in the can.  We both had small dinner salads, I basically had spaghetti, my husband had some alfredo type dish that was just noodles and bland sauce. We ordered bread, which was an extra $3 charge, but was never brought to us (but also not charged on our bill). I should note as an aside that every time we picked up lunch bread was included with no charge. The waiter tried to upsale everything- I wanted a soda, my husband stuck with water- the waiter pointed out the wine list 3 times. I wanted capellini and sauce, he suggested the Bolognese instead, I declined. I can't imagine what the bill would have been for a diner atmosphere in a strip mall, bad service, and semi-decent food if we had taken any of the waiter's suggestions. We don't mind paying for good food, but the prices do not match the d\u00e9cor, or the service, of the place.\n\nMany other places in the Phoenix area have been featured on Food Network show's as well, not just this one. I'm thinking if you want to try out any of them, skip over this one.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_gxzkxL248ipPONmuhuuiw", "review_id": "ST64OGKJOfqEavQrBLc4jA", "text": "I had a hard time finding this restaurant to review it because at first I thought it was called As Seen on Food Network....but I found it so on with the review. My wife first introduced me to this place by bringing it home one night for dinner. It was horrible; but I chalked this up to what I ordered (a dish that was a cross between Mexican and Italian food) and the fact that it was cold from the drive home. So when we were in the area we decided to go in and sit down for a meal and enjoy the atmosphere. Well enjoy I did...nothing says a nice night out to dinner like tables covered with paper and plastic cups for you can drink (don't adjust your screen; this is not a review for Peter Piper Pizza). But hey, I am not a snob; I love places that save on the little things so they can put it in the food. But sadly this was not the case; it was not the worst Italian I have ever had, I am old enough to remember Wendy's super bar with fettuccine alfredo and hamburger bun bottoms cut in half and slathered in garlic butter. But for the price and the hype it was strike two; I had a Caesar salad and a pasta in cream sauce; both decent portions but nothing to write home about in the end. The service was poor, we did not get the specials but luckily we heard it given to the table beside us (just not lucky enough to have this happen before we ordered). We also ordered bread with our entrees but it never came out. I think my wife summed up our service experience best when she said that at the very least she expected the waiter to pour her can Coke into her plastic cup for her. The bill came and I found myself paying top dollar for mediocre food and poor service; strike three, ball game.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KaWduvyLhPyICEm8dJzLRA", "review_id": "pogFfnjmIwnNCFERT9ZCjw", "text": "Eating my way down Indian School Rd.\n\nOrdered the black squid ink pasta with shrimp and calamari.\nIf I could have had it over vanilla ice cream for desert I would have done that.\n\nWould certainly go back.\n\nA bit crowded but the food saved the day.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7tcYpMqfre19jDtKb5GKDA", "review_id": "NDEzJrBuEc9Bwzw-xARstQ", "text": "Our party had chicken parmesan, baked ziti, pork special and a bottle of Pino Grigio.  Servers were nice but the food was just average.  The typical pasta dishes were reasonably priced but the specials seemed spendy and our bottle of wine was $32.  Not sure I'd go again.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8p8HZNmrkUBtMx_vmW9dNQ", "review_id": "EDSNwQyBnf15oMWZmqN8nw", "text": "I've been to Giuseppe's several times.  Food is quite good.  Service is ok. Prices are too high.  Each time I've been to G.'s they have run out of something.  Once it was pasta.  Another time it was another key ingredient.  They say oh, this will be as good but it isn't.  They try to talk you up to their home made pasta but it's only one kind of pasta.  So spaghetti carbonara with the upgrade isn't spaghetti carbonara at all it's fettuchini carbonara.\nThey do make an excellent Tiramissu.  However, the cost is as much as a whole meal at other restaurants.\nIt's a good, overpriced restaurant but I would rather go to another restaurant which is equally as good such as Christo's.\nNEVER arrange to meet friends at Giuseppe's for supper .  They don't take reservations and your party can easily cool your heels for very long times.\nWould I go if you were paying the bill?  YES\nWould I go on my own?  NO", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XqMkm-DD9VsdcKx2YVGhSA", "review_id": "E58pr-zkkYvftgW9Bms5Gg", "text": "Nice and quaint...just like my buddy said.  I really appreciate restaurants putting their time into cooking.  They make their own pasta - YUM!  I got the special; Wild Boar with marinara and pasta; definitely different and definitely wild :)  Bottle wine?  Why yes please... I love the decor - I'm not a musician by any means except in my shower, but I'm sure the signed pictures of artists say a lot about this place.  The place is \"quaint\" remember so our service was on top of us; granted we were only 1 of the 2 tables in the place, but they did their jobs and they did it well - much appreciation.  The \"Boss\" :), was very friendly and greeted us with love too - I totally dig! - Enjoy!", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WI4DyaHOz9SMhngG83QbNA", "review_id": "i-KiXHknkfybp7QKHLUiMA", "text": "I think this guy has let his 15 min of fame go to his head. Came here last week with a couple girlfriends for dinner,  The price we paid for just OK bland and flavorless food, cheep wine with a three times the price  price tag, and the luxury to sit on flimsy outdoor chairs, rolled in a napkin silverware and the best yet, plastic water cups was mind blowing. I felt like our waiter was up selling us the whole time and the hovering cocky owner was annoying at best. and lets talk about the \" As seen on food network\" sign hanging over the door and the diner guys pic hanging ever where, way overkill there. also what happened to a basket of free bread, come on $3 for bread are you kidding me. Whatever this place can suck it I wont be back.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "o9jlLuvoxJ3WyaJ12dtS2Q", "review_id": "MMGyFdGt0ZwlcmJClae6Mg", "text": "I have to agree with a lot of the reviews in the sense that the atmosphere could use some work.  New tables and chairs, maybe a remodel in the near future?  But besides all that, the food IS that good.  The best Marinara sauce I have had in a long time hands down.  Plus the Cappuccinos after dinner were delicious!  I would recommend at least checking it out.  The eggplant parmesan is superb!", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5PkiZ-RZChD0Gf4qAi5YgQ", "review_id": "_ZYnxO_NNrVPl9mCI2hkkQ", "text": "It seems like I find myself in Phoenix for business more than any other city.  After seeing Giuseppe's featured on Triple-D I decided to take a colleague there for lunch.\n\nAs another reviewer noted, there are pictures and signs and placards and flyers galore of Guy Fieri.  It's a little funny and off putting at the same time.\n\nMy colleague had the sausage and pepper sandwich and I had the bolognese.  Both were excellent and both were pricey ($40 for the two of us including tip).\n\nI definitely want to try other things on their menu like the chicken or eggplant parm but maybe I'll make him pick up the tab next time.  Hahaha...J/K Joe!\n\nGreat food, but just because it's on Triple-D, don't expect it to be cheap.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z4ME_0M7mjSzBokwRUxPMQ", "review_id": "zhSyewtzhDoPvKIqPenynQ", "text": "We're Triple D junkies and usually check for any restaurants Guy has featured when we vacation.  On a recent trip back to my hometown of Phoenix we tried it.  We like hole in the wall places and enjoyed the size and low-key approach taken.  The wait staff was great and the owner mingled.  The food was good, not great.  Thought the prices were fine and the portions certainly enough unless you feel cheated without leftovers.  We ordered the rice balls for appetizers (o.k.), pasta e fagioli\nsoup (good), gnocchi in tomato sauce (good but heavy), pork osso buco\n(good) and the bolognese ragu ( o.k., not enough sauce and the various meats were indistinguishable.)  Enjoyed the meal but wouldn't make it a must go to stop on my next visit.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ez5EqaGH-l4YcJrpFhqSrw", "review_id": "Ad3iF1sCID2Vup7pBoG8ig", "text": "Arrived just b4 lunch closing... We had bolognese, carbonara, and Mac n cheese, All were fresh and delicious a must visit when in phx. Service attentive and prompt love it", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LLm55sQollBQasBxXOMGOg", "review_id": "AdvRpuYRQ0v0FfaTwGXDPw", "text": "Had a layover in Phoenix so left the airport just to see if Food Network was right. As soon as I arrived with my co-worker, the owner accomodated us, even though they were super-packed and had a waiting list of 5 parties. I love a friendly atmosphere and this is definitely it.\n\nI recommend the black pasta with shrimp and calamari... sooo good! Also they prepared a special dish for my co-worker who's vegetarian and she was blown away.\n\nI absolutely loved this place and the vibe and the good energy I felt. Definitely worth the cab ride there and back... and I hope one day they open a sister store in New York!!\n\nCheck it out!", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 11, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "_7el1cOgnfkNfmZKi277bQ", "review_id": "fbq-nQ4v88HpjfnQ3zpFoA", "text": "Really?! Who else finds it incredibly tacky that they added \"As seen on food network\" on their sign? \n\nMe thinks that a visit from Guy has made your head big. I enjoyed the food here before Guy visited. \n\nNow the service is rude, the prices are sky high and the food quality is down. I have given them the benefit of the doubt and eaten here a couple of times after the Guy visit. Every time it has gotten worse. I would much rather go to La Piazza Al Forno. \n\nThe meatballs were small and tasteless, the sauce was very sweet. The lasagna used to be really good here but the last 3 times it has gotten smaller and costs more and the flavor is disappearing with the portion size. Overall to pricey for what you get. \n\nAgain that sign is just plain old tacky and is enough of a reason to make me go elsewhere. In my opinion a stupid move. Maybe Gordon Ramsey should visit and give Giuseppe a much needed reality check!", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U9jYJ2bC6ILEVh8vNnVwtg", "review_id": "qBrM1GAiS7ukaeua2HTNjQ", "text": "Ok, so I thought I'd try this Triple D's place while I was in the area.  First off, I think the show got to the owner's head!  The 'As seen on Food Network' sign should have been a tip off, but I wanted to try the Pasta Bolognese that Guy raved about on the show.  The shop is extremely small with maybe seating for about 30.  The tables were squeezed in togther so if it was a full house, it would be difficult to walk around.  The chairs were cheap plastic chairs.   Not what I would have expected for an Italian restaurant.  Weird thing is I had to order at the front window and pay on the spot like I was ordering take out.  Really??  I ordered the Bolognese and an Iced Tea and my bill came to $24 dollars (included tip before even tasting anything!  Sheez)  The hostess served up some bread with some very cold butter packets first and then the pasta came out.  The homemade pasta was pretty good in taste and texture, but Bolognese depressed me!  I dont know how they did it, but it was dry and missing that mixed flavor of the vegetable ingredients.  Maybe it was overcooked or bottom of the barrel for my dish?  Who knows really cept that I was not impressed.  I tried it once,, and I'll pass from going again..", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WT9ovh815uB6JeVTL2dqDQ", "review_id": "ZDNQTWhlb2T-Jcuv-iIqPA", "text": "I have yet to eat something there i didn't like.  The osso bucco is a must try!!!!!!  I dream about it  ....mmmmm", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DbU4ZOoZe8pZ_k5CD8k3iw", "review_id": "03ljpa7T_u2mr1c5jJxdTg", "text": "The food was good, but not worth waiting 60 minutes for. Our bolognese dishes were pricey...and not oversized. It was my first time here and couldn't compare to an earlier time. There are so many other great restaurants in the area that I would not return here.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zG7NW5vCKJZRcBR95qEuMw", "review_id": "11rEaovgggHDMPOkjsPpxg", "text": "We have heard about this place for a long time, and just never came.  We were hungry and right around the corner so we finally decided to stop in a give it a try.  The place is small, and the decor isn't something to be excited about.  We tried the osso bucco and black squid ink pasta with shrimp and broccolini.  The osso bucco came out cold, which is not good.  But we told the waitress and she quickly got that taken care of.  It was good, extremely meaty, but not really worth the cost or wait in my opinion.  \n\nThe black squid ink pasta was very good.  It wasn't salty enough, but after we added a little on our own, it was perfect.  The saving grace that took this place from a 2 star to a 3 for me was the tiramisu.  It's the classic no frills tiramisu that I so dearly miss these days when all the restaurants try to make fancy-over-the-top ones.  It was creamy, light, and just perfect.\n\nI'd go back for the tiramisu.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FkiFX2fwpbM7Jfz4ytH81Q", "review_id": "itpE6VSdFO1Be4sws5EtEw", "text": "It is the one place I MUST go to whenever I'm I'm Phoenix...no, in the southwest! My favorite Italian restaurant, Bolognese Ragu is a must.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UYRK47NZDKkywuZ-UHcnqQ", "review_id": "6EVrhmlzOfA-egGhL_wSQA", "text": "Saw this place on DD&D on Food Network so we decided to give it a try.  I read the reviews and was pretty much decided against going, however my hubby really wanted to try the Osso Bucco.  Overpriced imho and we will be sticking to La Fontanella for our Osso Bucco cravings.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "eA0q87OWyV_PvkuhW2IuvQ", "review_id": "irg-AhguLLm0gppYkHi-8w", "text": "Food-frickin-gasm! \n\nWas on a business trip, had one night in Phoenix, one meal, wanted it to be memorable. Researched heavily on Yelp and Triple D and came down to this one little Italian restaurant.\n\nWork friend and I agreed we had to try the two dishes highlighted on DDD; 5 meat bolognese with homemade pasta and Osso Bucco. First started with a salad with fresh mozzarella, pesto, tomatoes, basil. Wow it was so fresh, so amazing. The waiter suggested we get the bolognese sauce with a special homeade pasta that was filled with ricotta but yet light and airy and smaller than a penne but not hollow. Very unique softness to it and it was just incredible with this meat sauce. \n\nSecond I have to say I would not typically order osso bucco but since it was highlighted on the show as a melt in your mouth good, I couldn't resist. This night it was made with veal shank. This was three huge veal shanks that filled the entire plate with a homeade lingini pasta with ruffled edges like lasagna noodles and this wonderful dark rich tomato/wine flavor sauce that was just amazing by itself. Wow you literally did not have to chew this meat and I am not exaggerating! \n\nWe were just awestruck over the flavors of these dishes, the cozy environment and the amazing friendliness of the restaurant. The owner came over several times to ask us how we liked it and we both were so impressed with the customer service overall.\n\nTo top it off, our amazing waiter was nice enough to save us the last caramel gelato with praline pecans crunched up small, OMG so smooth, sweet and perfect! I cannot wait to bring my other work associates here when I come back to Phoenix in a couple of weeks!", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XSkmaM89ytNpVBu6ng4isw", "review_id": "SwmDtkc5oqCgOzSKOHos8w", "text": "We moved to Az last December and really miss our old Italian haunts back home so we saw this on DDD and thought we would give it a try. My wife and I both ordered the Capellini with meat ball and a basket of bread. The bread was really disappointing, we could get better bread at the bakery in any grocery store, definitely not Italian bread. The Capellini was so so, the meat sauce was very bland with no destinctive flavor of any kind, very disappointing. We are used to going to St. Louis and eating on the Hill section where the neighborhood is famous for great little Italian spots. Back home we had a nice little four star Italian spot called Paparazzi's, and no one has ever come even close to there quality and service, anyone ever visiting Peoria Illinois needs to try this place if they want top notch Italian food.  Our bill was $40 with tip, rather high for the quality of food, service and atmosphere we experienced.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_uLtybFNthITalKyAiFurA", "review_id": "icyYdzacj4WaQ8QItDPOaA", "text": "Good food, cozy vibe - but I enjoyed it more back when you could bring your own wine (and before the appearance on Food Network brought bigger crowds.)\n\nAsk the server what he/she recommends that particular day.  They're usually honest and are spot on.  And try going later and see if you can have a chat with the owner.  He used to (maybe still does) play with the Phoenix Symphony and has some great stories.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wk3JwAEeMuipzJBDTBivGg", "review_id": "xJGxGLzUko0Wb0_WUZfzOw", "text": "If you come here and don't get the freshly made pasta, you have made a serious mistake. The dish with the sausage and broccoli rabe is unbelievably good. The macaroni and cheese is wonderful and the Bolognese Ragu is so tasty. Try the suppli di Riso for a different experience, which are these rice balls with mozzarella and then fried.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FdTu1Q2zuFeJmCKWsh2F5Q", "review_id": "vtXkd3qZer2JlkcE39LWqg", "text": "Beyond a shadow of a doubt, this is one of the best Italian restaurants I've ever eaten at; if I thought of it - maybe the best!  But hands down, the Osso Buco is to die for and their sauce would give my grandmother stiff competition.  The portion was generous to say the least; I managed to finish my plate, as I was then eating to continue enjoying the delicious  taste.\n\nThe waiter was friendly, down to earth, engaging and entertaining.  A warm, cozy atmosphere; very comfortable.\n\nToo bad I don't live in the Phoenix (I was there on business), otherwise this would be my Italian restaurant of choice.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9ebaAGLVIgGKpDLFwmvaiQ", "review_id": "gl2K_DSFvTUkMIXpeQI3yg", "text": "I live in walking distance to this place and wished it was all that and a bag of chips. Really people FIVE STARS???? seriously concerned  for where those people normally eat. This place is not even average. We have tried it 2X and just wont do it again. To be honest i cant remember what we had both times but a pasta dish was one thing and a meatball sub?? not sure. Pass on this one and go up the street to La Fontanella for a much better meal.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b2DKC4kC8-QeSeGZ_MF3XQ", "review_id": "ldu6iQOgHsPdjIJcCByQPQ", "text": "Yes, the on the food network sign is incredibly tacky but the food is better than most Italian places. Actually we found it hit or miss. My wife loved the gazpacho soup, I thought the house salad was so so, the garlic bread wasn't very good but our main courses were pretty good. I had the spaghetti and had a couple of meatballs. I thought the meatballs were extremely well done. The service was attentive, they had to be because the water and iced tea glasses were only like 6 oz glasses so they had to come by and constantly refill them.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "yWx48PCuaK967jG_UdGxtQ", "review_id": "YpUv0uRwyXLGZVcHADR_Ig", "text": "We went for a late 3:30 lunch on Saturday. I was pretty excited to experience a good Italian joint in phoenix, but that wasn't the case. The dining area was small and compact, good thing we didn't come for a packed dinner crowd. I ordered the Bolognese Ragu for $17 and my wife ordered the Giuseppe Sub for $8 bucks. The prices were a little steep for lunch and being in a strip mall. These should be dinner prices.\n\nThe Ragu came with homemade pasta which was a nice change, but there was barely enough sauce to taste on the pasta. I didn't want it drenched, but I would like to taste the sauce. The sauce was a little dry tasting, which was a bummer. My wife's sub was a good proportion but the bread was really dry and lacking meat. Overall the service was friendly and prompt, but not worth returning. Just a big hype from the food networks triple Ds. You'd be better off with going to Spinato's Pizzeria or Oreganos.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IajbWwj6l-KHrfSEwZBLgw", "review_id": "fwko9tw2reYgO3UUi2fsJg", "text": "All make this short and sweet, eatable but nothing great.  Prices too much for this over-hyped place.  Had the Giuseppe sub for lunch, alright but was wanting more stuff on the inside. Sandwich was overpowered by the bread.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fy64dq8l5iHNZ3cpYShjng", "review_id": "tjX8TPS4ipvTiGW9xTQQuA", "text": "Had dinner there with a friend last night.  We arrived later, (about 7:15 pm), and found the service exceptionally friendly.\n\nThe Bruschetta appetizer was okay.  The pesto topping was perfect, traditional topping was definitely lacking, the gorgonzola and honey topping inventive, and goat cheese topping okay.\n\nThe excessively priced butternut squash ravioli savory sage brown butter sauce was a little salty for my taste, but still very good.  The modified shrimp arrabiata w/asparagus was taken back by the server for correction before we had to say anything, and upon return was very good.\n\nGiuseppe's on 28th gets five stars for the outstanding, perfect Tiramisu!  \n\nOverall a very good hole in the wall.  Will definitely be going back.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "rLtl8ZkDX5vH5nAx9C3q5Q", "review_id": "nZUsyi5847MzRpm7Eq5yqA", "text": "Went here a few nights ago with a party of 4.  We just missed the dinner rush and had the place all to ourselves.  There are tons of reviews on here that pretty much cover everything, but here are some points to consider:\n\n* Water is served in plastic cups\n* Soda comes from the can so there are no refills ($3 for a can!)\n* The bread is 'eh and costs you $3\n* the bruschetta is just ok\n* The fresh mozzarella is awesome\n* The pasta is fresh and delicious\n* The tiramisu is fresh, fluffy, creamy and delicious\n\nThe best part about this place is the owner, Richard Bock.  Although he jokes around and is super friendly, you can tell he knows what he is doing when it comes to his food and his restaurant.  From the prices he charges to the way he pushes the higher priced menu items, you can tell he is a sucker for the bottom line.\n\nI admit I am one of those people who is all into going to places featured on TV, especially DDD so this place was on my list.  It didn't hurt either that there was a 50% off certificate on Local Dines ( http://bit.ly/dfR4eQ ).\n\nI'm not going to rush back because the place is pretty far from home, but if I am in the area and craving some almost homemade Italian, I will be sure to stop in again.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FmwWPEQMcxCGI5K1yqAXaA", "review_id": "a88MNwnLrqDiwg3eNe3PKw", "text": "Only tried their takeout, but very good food.  A little pricey, would like to try to eat in at some point.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1Am0pv3HWphO6QVycWHL1Q", "review_id": "ofEEE3SZzvB5kwPTREmixg", "text": "Holy crapola... went here tonight with some friends and it was so friggin good.  Seriously, the best food I've had since moving to Phoenix 18 months ago.  I had the cheese tortellini with the tomato cream sauce.  Then we shared tiramisu for dessert with a coffee.  The wait was long, but who cares!  Once we were seated with were treated to a long and luxurious meal.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LKEVlUWgj5n-7ctnMPtBBw", "review_id": "-zgnwoBAmcDQjRZGYPWsmA", "text": "Saw this place on the Fieri Food TV show, and based upon the house receipe for their all-meat pasta sause (the famed \"Bolognese Ragu\") I knew I had to have a meal there on my next Phoenix excursion. Lucky for me Business takes me to PHX, so a colleague and I had dinner there a few weeks ago. My expectations were not only met but exceeded!\n\nNo non-sense ordering; I'll take the house salad and the Fresh Tagliatelle with Bolognese Ragu. This is a true meat sauce with NO tomatoes. That's right, no tomatoes, no tomato sauce, only tomato paste. Almost exactly as i make it at home, but no where near as good. It was sublime! If i lived in Phoenix I'd eat here at least once a week, and will return on my next visit - guaranteed!\n\nI could go on and on about his place, the excellent service, and the fun of kibitzing with the proprietor, Richard Bock. But the food speaks for itself, and although my colleague and i ate the exact same thing, I'm certain the rest of the menu is top notch! This is how Mr. Bock operates - loads of integrity. Try it!!", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fYWIxI6kwuVqpPu1I1baWA", "review_id": "MEtJtnBmvpDSj-ilvlsOpQ", "text": "What a perfect, friendly, tasty meal we had there last night!  The absolute quintessential italian neighborhood kind of place - a little kitchy, a lot tasty, and an inviting staff and warm and friendly owner.   Butternut Squash Ravioli in a brown butter sauce (one of the limited rotating specials) was perfect, and the very large portion of lasagna (at just $13.5) was almost as good as mom's :).  Smallish, quaint, a touch of cheese on the billboard (\"As seen on TV\") make it a perfect spot for a quiet romantic dinner as well as a group of 6-8.  Larger groups may be challenged as I don't *think* they take reservations - but check on that ....", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OmBgjwsF4GZju-Rg79O5lA", "review_id": "B5JBWV3nrLZlDZAzW6sZ2Q", "text": "We arrived on Friday night at around 7:00. My parents had seen the place on DDD. The menu is really over priced for the portions and lack of sides with your meal. A 20$ bottle of Chianti was 9$ a glass. The waiter was obviously family, lacked proper service etiquette. They had 3 wait staff for a total of maybe 28 seats at 8-10 tables. We waited far too long for food and the waiter never addressed post meal delivery drink orders. Then the audacity to question a 5% tip and informed us he was insulted and rather we keep the money. Completely used to people who tip for the food and not the service. The food was good but far from authentic with some noticeable short cuts with the ros\u00e8 sauce and tiny pear salad.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "o3FDn0YCRJpGHMPrpuUUpg", "review_id": "sy2jpnTH5wo__yx4W5LipA", "text": "Giuseppe's on 28th was featured on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives.\n\nI decided to get the Bolognese Ragu after seeing it featured on the show. Bolognese Ragu sauce is made up of five kinds of sausage and ground turkey, and is mixed in with homemade pasta to create the final amazing product. The pasta was awesome, and I loved the meaty sauce. It was a nice change of pace from the heavy tomato based sauces that are so common.\n\nThe staff was very friendly and helpful and the owner was definitely part of the action and greeted all of the tables on several occasions. \n\nI would say that the prices were equal to the food that was put out. Not what I would consider a cheap restaurant, but not high end either. Giuseppe's would be an ideal place for a nice casual night out. \n\nAbove average food and service gives Giuseppe's an above average rating of four stars.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uwIGvH41donuGXdqcB1WNA", "review_id": "sEHUlpaJqIG0qBe_sm_-LQ", "text": "A winner, though pricey.  Italian wines, friendly faces (customers AND waitstaff) and phenomenal food!  Not to be confused with Guiseppesin Scottsdale.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j-aruJbrUGLP4ZwhQfDJHw", "review_id": "ZKTgzdVBfaIqvhYcNUQoQw", "text": "Please ignore the 3 1/2 star rating. And please ignore that Marvin dude's review from November of 2011. He clearly has some involvement in the \"other Giuseppe's\" and his opinion seems a bit biased.\n\nSome quick points you must know...\n\nIncredibly passionate and friendly owner. He literally walks around all night talking to each table. But it isn't the annoying kind of conversation. It's genuine. I've never left a restaurant feeling happier about the meal and the owner.\n\nIncredibly authentic food. THE best Italian food in the Phoenix area. If you're familiar with the owner's background, you know his knowledge of Italian food is for real. Also a fantastic wine list and some solid beer offerings.\n\nIncredibly cool atmosphere. I've never been to Italy but I grew up near Boston and whenever we wanted truly Italian food, we went to the North End. My brother and I felt like we were there. It's nice to be ten feet from where your food is prepared, cooked, and served.\n\nI would not hesitate for a second to recommend this to a friend or a stranger.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gNKFTqOAZtHlJPgWhVITEw", "review_id": "Jpg6HXybKNHRyZh8ywlerw", "text": "Love this place!  The food really does taste like you're eating at a Roman Trattoria. It's pretty small on the inside so watch your elbows. Its also in an unassuming location in the middle of a strip mall so keep your eyes out for the big sign that says they've been on The Food Network otherwise you might just drive on by.\n\nTheir Spaghetti Carbanara may have been the best I've ever had.  Buon Appetito!", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eWb3LTlYzRGrP4DiQjHXcA", "review_id": "0aE47HoefaaRV35Ys5SmyQ", "text": "Some of the best Italian i've had in AZ. Love the bruschetta gorgonzola cheese with honey, the butternut squash ravioli, and the Orvieto Classico Malvasia wine.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 7, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0NLlYgKL2dkORV0lBaTptA", "review_id": "Z5R4j9aPb0OXao9bc8d8yg", "text": "I find these 5 star reviews to be incredibly suspicious. We just got back from returning our ***70 dollar take-out order*** (which consisted of 2 gnocchi, 1 bolognese, and 1 linguini and clam sauce, by the way) to a very rude and egotistical owner. We called beforehand to merely voice our concerns about this incredibly expensive, yet mediocre meal. The owner answered the phone and was not only unconcerned, but was very argumentative, saying that he \"only gets a complaint once every 2 months\" and that he has a \"packed house.\" He made us feel like our opinions didn't matter in the least bit. He begrudgingly told us to bring our food back for a refund, so we did just that. When we arrived, he met us outside and argued with us a bit more, emphasizing that his 20 seat restaurant was full. When we tried to explain our concerns with the food, he said \"whatever\" and left, shortly returning with our refund.\nFood:\n-Clam and fettuccine-far too salty\n-Tomato sauce- tastes like canned\n-Gnocchi-mushy, no texture\n-Bolognese-no flavor\n\nBottom line:\n-Rude, arrogant owner\n-Bland,over-priced food\n-Never returning!!\n\nI really didn't want to have to write this review, since I live in the neighborhood and want this place to be good. Before it appeared on Food Network, although expensive, this place was quite good. I just don't want anyone else to waste their time and money when there are so many other good Italian restaurants to eat in Phoenix. (e.g. Aiello's)", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "X5GbNXY_nNoa_vTZDD0aCA", "review_id": "txhAfhNTsrZEliBNx-VNgA", "text": "Love this place!\n\nA bit cramped, and theres always a wait. Totally. Worth it.\n\nWe came here for our anniversary after seeing the Diners Drive Ins and Dives episode it was featured in. Loved it.\n\nThe pasta is so fresh and delicious....weve been here several times and never had a bad item off the menu.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZxFyUxHLHlHN7bpEFUH5bQ", "review_id": "49g_KjTlO3xWamYbSpAkmA", "text": "The food here is decent but certainly not worth dealing with the very condescending owner. I'd much rather take my money to a place that appreciates their customers.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9bP3urjM__IP5csFh9ZsuQ", "review_id": "kSwsu0MRnB-PLfjB46ROPA", "text": "Went to this place for dinner a few weeks ago and it was great.  Went there for lunch today and was disappointed. The food is consistently good however the lack of service killed the experience today. Unlike dinner for lunch you have to walk up to the counter and place your order, pay and retrieve your own plate when ready.  I sat in the middle table which was a big mistake as people kept coming in and I had ass and elbows side to side with people waiting to get to the counter.  With the amount of lunch business you think they cold have a server like dinner.  They also do not do half orders for lunch.  Sadly I will not return for lunch but will for dinner someday.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RqzTGRlRhF-f4exeaEw3tA", "review_id": "gXnN0nLdpVThDVyMi6Nszw", "text": "We went to Scottsdale area for spring break last week, so I looked up restaurants on my \"Flavortown\" app, that show where Guy has reviewed (Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives).  Found this and told hubby we had to try it out one night.\n\nWe got there at about 5:45 or so on a Monday or Tuesday night - figuring no wait. We were wrong. It was already full (small, only maybe 10-12 tables inside), so put name on the list.  We waited maybe 20 minutes or so.  Worth the wait.\n\nI got the pasta bolognese that they showed on the show. Delicious sauce with fresh, tender pasta.  Hubby and son got the chicken parm, their usual.  I was hoping hubby would try to osso buco so I could try that too, but oh well.  Daughter had fettucini alfredo. They liked their meals too.  They DO serve wine here now - so that must have changed since some of the past reviewers said it was BYOB.  We also had their fresh, homeade pink lemonade. LOVED it. Wow - fresh with some type of herb in it that was so good.\n\nGlad we made the trip here after the afternoon spring training baseball game. A bit pricy I guess - for 4 of us, with just one glass of wine, I think we made it out for just under $90.  Friendly staff and it's a well-oiled machine. They'll take good care of you.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kk05snSafuIFK0lsxoMNzA", "review_id": "9ZNwFyWy1bzhk8wHio92pg", "text": "Delicious lasagna.  Incredible Oso Bucco.  Melon and proscuitto appetizer great.\nBig portions. Friendly concerned owner working the room.  We will be back.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 10, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "1BW2HC851fJKPfJeQxjkTA", "review_id": "prYjEejV2OyQVceVRfBhpw", "text": "We had a very nice time last Saturday night at Giuseppe's on 28th. \n\nThis is a very, very small restaurant, that seats only twenty or so patrons.  We arrived early and waited for about forty five minutes or so for our seats in the rear, near the kitchen.  This was actually a good place, since we had no one sitting next to us and all the other seats were on top of each other, elbow to elbow. \n\nGiuseppe's may seem like a one man show because the owner Rich is woking both ends of the house, but we believe there were three others working in the kitchen.  \n\nWe started with Antipasto for $10.95, and then ordered our normal baseline meal of Chicken Breast Parmigiana for $14.95 and the Pasta Bolognese Ragu with a side of Meatballs and Sausage for $16.95, plus the $4.00 up charge.  We also had two soft drinks, which seemed expensive at $3.00 each. \n\nThe food was very good for what they call: \"Phoenix's Favorite Local Italian Kitchen!\"  I know they've taken some heat for being on the Food Network and Guy Fieri's show \"Diners, Drive-In and Dives\".  But this is nothing more then a good local Italian place.  It's not gourmet, but neither are the restaurants on the show Three Star Michelin either.   Our meal ran $61.92 including taxes, but before Tip.\n\nWe enjoyed ourselves and will be back.\n\nEnjoy!", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YHIx0gJGgPiKCCsX8cDr1w", "review_id": "MJ7MIaS1n2gl7FM3JgPH0A", "text": "Love the gnocci with tomato cream sauce.  I've ordered it several times and it is consistently good.  I highly suggest ordering the half size, in my experience the portions are the same only the price is lower for the half order.  I tried the mac & cheese once and while the taste was good I was appalled at the sight of the plate.  It was drowning in butter- literally.  I could feel the grease on my skin for the remainder of the day.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NGyMFLKEbsKd14XPrvN4ZA", "review_id": "WUsSZWlVYDhzsiZDG5YaUw", "text": "I was in the Phoenix area for baseball spring training and was looking for a unique restarant experience.  As a huge fan of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, I could not pass this restaurant up, as I had never had a bad experience at a restaurant that Guy Fieri had recommended.  I went there with several friends (party of 6, including children).  \n\nMy friend and I started with the house salad, which consisted of mixed greens with a very heavy oil vinegrette on it.  The mixed greens were fresh and tasty, but there was so much oil left on my plate after eating the salad, that I used it with the Italian bread that was served to the table before the main course.\n\nAcross the table, we ordered the spaghetti, maccaroni and cheese, and the spaghetti neri (squid ink pasta with oysters, shrimp, and calamari).  I had the spaghetti neri.  I did not try the other dishes, but they looked and smelled delicious.  The spaghetti neri was fairly tastless in terms of the tomato+wine sauce, and was very bland and dissappointing.  The seafood (oysters in particular) were a bit \"fishy\", similar to sushi purchased in a groccery store (sometimes), but not so bad as to preclude eating.  However, the next day, I wish I had not, I had very bad case of food poisening (fever, vomiting) that night and the next day.  I called the restaurant the next day to let them know their seafood might be bad and the manager/owner (Rich) told me it couldn't possibly be their food.  Since my friend and I ate the same foods that day, except for the spaghetti neri, I am 100% sure it was that dish.\n\nI cannot recommend this restaurant.  I am terribly dissappointed at quality of the food, and the owner's attitude, which was brash and bit defensive.  In fact, he did not agree to remove the remaining seafood from the same batch, so that others may not get sick, as well, though he did offer to send a coupon for a free meal on my next trip.  I can only hope that others did not suffer the same fate as I.  If you do dine here, stick to the spaghetti or maccaroni with cheese, and do not order the spaghetti neri!", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DWswYjx1cBNOCW48MlFF_A", "review_id": "cRHvyrbYPzNS_kqvsp49rA", "text": "This place is great! We went here after seeing it on Diner's Drive Ins and Dives. The place was very small and crowded, but that's because the food is fantastic. Everything is homemade and very good. The lasagna was fresh and so were the raviolis. Prices were also reasonable.\n\nLove and support the local independent restaurants. We will definitely come back.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YuFjbez3weXK6ja4W0JY4Q", "review_id": "jxQpygnt4aOdNt-p8naA9Q", "text": "I arrived early, because of the warnings about how small this place is, and how crowded.  It wasn't crowded when I arrived, but filled up nicely, especially for a Tuesday night, early.  \n\nThe service was excellent.  My waitress made excellent suggestions, and was prompt and courteous.  I had the homemade Mozzarella, prosciutto, olive oil and vinegar special as an appetizer, and it was great.  I made up my mind I wanted the squid ink pasta, shrimp, clams, and calamari in a light tomato sauce before I left home, and enjoyed it a lot.  I was talked into a cannoli before I left, and it was as good as any from the Bronx.  The owner walked out for a break when I was leaving, and I learned he was from Riverdale NY, which helps explain why everything was so good.\n\nI'm coming back, next time I'm in Phoenix, or I might just come for the cannolli.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W7Wyu4Fau5w6TKHQpmPM2A", "review_id": "1FGirX4ZEMnsNdXBV0fAUQ", "text": "Was in town for a softball tournament on the weekend of April 14th-15th and went to Giuseppe's on 28th for our team dinner on Saturday night.  Since we weren't sure when we would be able to arrive at the restaurant due to playing and we needed a table for 20, the owner, Richard, was nice enough to offer up his restaurant and his staff after hours at 9pm for us. How awesome is that!\n\nRichard and his staff were amazingly friendly and helpful, especially considering they were staying after hours to serve a rowdy bunch of softball players.  \n\nBetween all the people in our party,  we tried a huge variety of the menu.  The food was all delicious and came flying out of the kitchen.  A few stands outs being the Veal Osso Buco and Squid Ink Pasta w/Shrimp and Calamari.  Oh and the Gorgonzola and Honey Bruschetta and the Tiramisu are MUST TRIES!\n\nA HUGE THANK YOU to Richard and his staff for a fabulous dinner. The whole team was grateful for all you did for us and very satisfied with the dinning experience you provided.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jr11o_s3zIkKtOM8a8H8rw", "review_id": "SqFEek_fOAya4bm4faRZRQ", "text": "I have been waiting to try this place for months now. Purchased a Local Dines coupon and went the other day for lunch. First impression was a little strange as there is no table service. You are pleasantly greeted by a nice hard working elderly lady who instructs you to order at the window and then take a seat while your food is prepared. Once the food is ready she beckons to you from across the room so that you can come pick up your food in the window. Not sure if this is just a lunch thing and if dinner service has a different system but once I understood how the system worked it was fine. As for the food... We ordered the famed bolognese ragu over linguine, chicken parm., and fettuccine alfredo. My wife had the bolognese and said it was just okay. The pasta overwhelmed the dish with very little bolognese mixed in so it was a little dry and flavorless, somewhat disappointing. The chicken parm. was actually pretty tasty in my opinion and worthy of ordering again. The fettuccine alfredo was not good at all. Very basic pasta with cream. There was no real taste at all and was a total disappointment. Overall I think that this place rides on the coattails of the triple D review from Guy Fieri. I do not understand the long lines and rave reviews to be honest. Oh, one last thing... As previously mentioned we used a Local Dines $15 for $30 worth of food coupon. When I got the bill at the end the nice older lady added up the food, deducted the coupon amount,then proceeded to add 18% gratuity to the bill based on the total amount without even asking. I have no issue with a tip, but presuming 18% when there is no real table service, just a woman beckoning to you from a window, well I thought that a bit much. Yes, she did come out from behind the window and was very nice, but it was not her position to add 18% tip to a four top table. At the end of the day this place is 35 minutes from my home and in no way justifying of the drive and a follow up visit. Sorry Giuseppe's on 28th, I wish I had found a true hole in the wall to call home, but to the contrary was disappointed with your food.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gg_OKjOAl_vVmdh5ZETuiw", "review_id": "UUHvG7f1xGmoDZTUL37PnQ", "text": "Despite the media spotlight, I had not heard of Giuseppe's on 28th until Monday night.  With time to kill and looking to fill my stomach I asked for a recommendation from a bartender and he sent me to Giuseppe's.\n\nI found a small restaurant in a shopping center.  My guess is this place is packed and stuffy if you go at a peak hour.  I was there before 5pm so only a few of the tables were occupied.\n\nThe waitress was prompt with menus and drinks.  Friendly too.\n\nBolognese Ragu was my dinner selection.  The sound of homemade pasta is sauce and six meats sounded fantastic.  I was given a basked of fresh Italian bread while I awaited my dish.  The bread was fresh and tasty (from a local bakery according to the website).  I am partial to oven fresh bread so I was slightly disappointed at first but, hey, you can't always have it 100% to your taste.\n\nI was very impressed with the ragu.  Granted, I have nothing else to compare it with but I loved it.  \n\nSo, why only 3 stars?  I'd like to give 3.5 but I can't so it gets 3.  The prices were not satisfactory.  The ragu and a can of coke came out to over $21 with tax.  For the price I paid I found the portion a bit small and $3 for a can of Coke is lunacy.  I understand a local restaurant needing to charge more but I think they could shave some of the cost off.  Especially on the pop.  To be honest, the prices will keep me away for a bit.  I'd love to try more of the menu but I can't afford to eat here too often.  One day, though, I will return.  If money is of know object to you, knock 'em dead and have a great dinner.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wJJlI-WZyIfuroOWLimYew", "review_id": "6_nIOwmQ2BJYubIKNUynIQ", "text": "My wife heard about this restaurant from people she met in a restaurant in New Jersey. They had heard about it from tv and said their Italian food was wonderful. Of course we love a place like Pizzeria Bianco or Cibo, but have been looking for something a little less pricey. We absolutely loved our meal. We both had pasta dishes and their pasta was fresh and out of this world. Both of our sauces were also amazing, and the meatballs that went with my dish were the best I have had in years.  We had a lovely antipasto but weren't overly impressed with the bread. Our waiter, Patrick, was very knowledgeable and made a recommendation to me that helped to make my meal very special. My comment to him after our meal was, \"You are the man!\" On the negative side, the meal was still a tad pricey, but was absolutely worth it. We will definitely go back and are excited to try some of their other pasta dishes.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "INTLTaEY0NRMTu9GZDb9nA", "review_id": "13Qfj-t-tpYkXOLGEMNiGg", "text": "We went on a Monday evening in June and there was no wait. Giuseppe's is a tiny place with maybe 10 tables, and while we were there, there were a total of four other parties. \n\nWe started with an appetizer of Calimari, saut\u00e9ed in white wine and saved in a red sauce, along with garlic bread. The Calimari was tender and tasty and the garlic bread was great. \n\nMom had the Butternut Squash Ravioli, which she loved. Dad had the special, shrimp and arugula with linguine in a red sauce. He said it was excellent.\n\nI had the Spaghetti Neri, squid ink pasta with Calimari, shrimp and clams in red sauce. The squid ink pasta was black, but tasted very delicate and appealing. The seafood was done well and it all came together exquisitely. \n\nPros:\nGreat food, friendly staff\n\nCons:\nSmall space with only a handful of tables.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hSEv6hOHIJt2kaFHr2vsPw", "review_id": "2iB3hqZVe8zee7B2Ue2X0Q", "text": "A little pricey but good portions and great food!", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ehtcnF3Ebvq23p107LcsuA", "review_id": "0_xJKEWRtJLTcfzR6dHBRQ", "text": "Luca swims wit da marinara...............Hey! Buono! Moto Buono!\nYou have got to get into the Lincoln or Cadi and get over to G's on 28th.  This is the kinda place you find in New York (yes Irene I have been And lived there so fughedaboudid!!!).  Its real small, the people are very kind but curt and will tell you what to do and you will not sit at a table for 4 if you are only a 2 top.  Ok?! Now lets get started.  If you get there when it is not busy you are told to pick your table (remember the rule wise guy!). We declined wine/cocktail or beer, since we (lil ms. longlegs n I) were going to the movies after eating and we did not want to get the tireds n slows.  So we ordered water and ice tea which came in plastic cups (this was why I gave it only 4 stars).  Lil Ms. Longlegs ordered the bruschetta for her main meal (you get to choose which ones you want) I ordered the Eggplant Parmigiana with the homemade pasta.  We thought the bruschetta was adequate (bread was not overly impressive) but the Eggplant was divine.  Sliced thin and very lightly breaded with thin sliced mozzarella and the sauce was very good (a little tame for me but still excellent).  We both thought that for the food and ambiance their pricing was a little on the high side.  We will go back and try some of their other dishes.  This place was on Food Channel which we figured it would be an \"11\" on a scale of 1 to 10.  I give it a 8.2, Ms. L.L. gave it a 9.  Ciao Piasanos.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rn3MQcm-8SATtX1gvM3SOA", "review_id": "q8GqVwDMLgGY51WDW01BtQ", "text": "Visited Giuseppe's while in Phoenix on a business trip. My bosses had heard about this restaurant from Diners Drive-In's and Dives. I was surprised that the restaurant was so small, but it was a comfy atmosphere. There were three of us and we shared the Chef's salad. It was VERY good! Definitely big enough to share and it was evenly proportioned with dressing. Could have eaten the whole thing by myself if I had a choice. I ordered the Pasta Alfredo-Limencello and it was alright, not the best. I ordered Tiramisu for dessert and it was AMAZING! Definitely worth ordering. Overall it was a very nice dinner and I would return if I'm ever in the area again.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LZ86tqJTvDdHHD68oluGQA", "review_id": "-w_ZTzt5EOH7MDXzvwwExA", "text": "If you don't love Guissepe's, you don't love Italian. Kindly find your way to a chain restaurant that serves bland, unseasoned, frozen-then/microwaved meats, sauces that are fit for an old folks home and an \"endless\" pasta and salad bar. Go to these places, because Guissepe's is not for you.  It's for lovers of true Northern/Northeast American Italian cuisine. Chicken Parm that is fried, NOT baked, thank you very much. Meatballs that use beef, veal and pork. Sauce that use LOTS of salt, as it should be. Leave your dietary worries at home.\n\n In a word: perfecto.\n\nRobert's passion for music (he's a well known accomplished cellist in NY circles) and food is unparalleled. He is without peer in the state of Arizona. \n\nBut be warned... there ain't no endless pasta bowl here.\n \nTheir weekday lunches are equally superior. This is Italian the way we had it growing up in North Jersey.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eNUtaWdbv87nxrFCHlCsjQ", "review_id": "HWZuK5V0g-YRZDIWZz9mRQ", "text": "this is a great little restaurant if you're looking for genuine italian cuisine and not the chain restaurant versions tweaked for american taste.  very casual friendly atmosphere, but very small and neighbor-hoody with spartan decor.  Wish the chairs were a little more comfortable, but then the food makes up for it.   a rare find in phoenix.  worth the drive if you know the difference between average and very good italian.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dD3J4FesC1rxMz_4s-_sdQ", "review_id": "ON5tISp7MQLCc7pU-MP-Xg", "text": "We had heard about this delightful little place on DD&D and were in Scottsdale for less than 2 days and had to try it out.  It was everything and then some.  Super nice staff, great ambiance and the food was amazing.  I started with the Aperol Spritz, so refreshing, so different, it's a must.  We ordered the calamari and rice balls for appetizers.  Calamari with that broth was just delicious.  The rice balls were light and flavorful.  I had the Lemoncello pasta and my husband ordered the bolognese pasta.  Out of this world.  The pasta was fresh homemade, the sauces were perfect.  Tiramisu and Cannoli ended the meal, just as amazing as the appetizers and entrees.  I so wish my hometown had an independent Italian restaurant like this, more towns across the country need a Giuseppe's.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 12, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "3nUQ4xbLlySDbkE03nyp-Q", "review_id": "K5tSHOAWWqmNSb3Qns_2QQ", "text": "The food is so-so to average ....... and then it falls off the cliff .......\n                             The prices are OVER-THE-TOP !!!!\n       *This is an EGO DRIVEN Restaurant\n       *Signs all over the place ....... about The Food Network\n       \nIf you have an yen for an OVER-RATED experience ....GO\n                    You won't be disappointed", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "FFkfHAMbQ3ZMd-B5F_a6lg", "review_id": "HPhyoiUkufbtHK-tDdDthg", "text": "This place has nothing going! They don't know basic importance about Italian bread. It's disgusting places like this are open and people rave about it. Guy would be ticked if he saw what they're serving. It sure ain't money baby any more or on point. Also it's pricy ! I think they got a license to steal !", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rV8D6SLUB-UGr11dFmjj2g", "review_id": "SP8_4h-2wE4dDMbGJlfHMQ", "text": "This was just \"ok\" for me.  I didnt love it.  I really, really wanted to since my aunt/uncle raved about it.  We started with 2 apps.  Calamari and the arrancini.  Both were good.  I had chicken parm and I actually prefer a thinner chicken breast( butterflied).  The breading was soggy, not that light and crispy like I prefer.  The red sauce was just ok.  My uncle makes amazing red sauce that has a great depth of flavor.  This sauce was a little \"tinny\" and lacking for me.  My tummy didnt like it either, I was burping it up all night.   My partner had baked ziti and I actually hated this.  Trying a bite of hers, made me crave my baked ziti.  This baked ziti had a huge lump of ricotta on top( not mixed in).  To me, that is not proper baked ziti.  The pasta wasnt sauced enough either.  \n\nMy aunt had eggplant.  cant comment on that since I despise eggplant.  She loved it though.  My uncle had a pasta dish that had brocolli rabe and gemelli pasta.  They subbed out chicken for the sausage so my uncle was happy.  The bread was so/so.  The salad was basic.  The dressing wasnt emulsified ( pool of oil on the bottom of the plate). My homemade flourless choc. cake was the best thing about the meal.  The owner was very nice, but I was just not that impressed with this food.  I've had way better Italian food in S. Florida.  Cheaper too.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wcOqMTV92kxOornA42KyoA", "review_id": "QhC7DgdNZPsY2SyWlTwhrw", "text": "Have been going here for years.  Never disappointed; now that have a liquor license now; very good selections (if I drank alcohol any longer)...The food has always been stellar (especially homemade pastas), and service has been great; now, the \"outdoor\" seating has been added; to make it more appealing; I will definitely be back.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "udhp12rP5oV0uRcVUTcfZA", "review_id": "IRcYd3dqoTMtDmaGTO3Zyg", "text": "This place makes me happy.  I love the purity of it.  Its a super small place, nestled in a retail center next to a water and ice store.  The same staff is always there, including the owner. Service is typically straight forward and gets the job done.  To me, its all about the fresh pasta. I can't seem to steer away from the Bolognese ragu. Its actually pretty light with long pasta and ground meats (7 different kinds?)   My wife usually goes with the gnocchi, which she raves about as well. We tried the bruschetta, definitely go for the fig, goat and prosciutto.  The wine list is very fair. Most bottles are 90+ and around $30-$40.  2 critical thoughts: Remove the \"As seen on Dives, Diners and Drive-ins\" on the front sign, let the food stand it for itself. Add fresh grated parmesan instead of the store bought pizza shakers.  \n\nOverall, a big fan of this place. Not going to impress a hot date with the ambiance, and can get loud due to small size, but its simply all about the food.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_GVAV2LjUWEs9fGjslex_A", "review_id": "rD9qWcAYt1HjHY_7-1BF_Q", "text": "My office ordered take-out and I had the sausage sandwich... I'll probably die with a sausage sandwich in hand. \n\nI wasn't really pleased with my order; I guess that I had some build-up because this place has been on TV.  I totally understand it's hard to judge a restaurant from ordering take-out so I'll probably try this place again and have my meal there.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Kg18EylK9qmwi3kCCYF4gw", "review_id": "NDQPrPF7-lwVaHX_YdIdOg", "text": "Just came back from what has become our tradition - Christmas eve at Giuseppe's. As usual it was wonderful. The food is great- home made pasta is the best. The atmosphere is friendly and warm. Try the Bolognese Ragu or Osso Bucco.  Antipasto salad is a treat. The spaghetti and meatballs are excellent. The canoli comes as close to what you get in LIttle Italy in New York as you can find in Arizona. The tables on the outside are a nice addition. It is fun and the food is great. Good price too.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZKHAt_d7INgVsNjsH14HhA", "review_id": "0gMliomPYu0541zeSOHk4w", "text": "some of the best pasta you will ever have in a place you wouldn't expect it. The pasta is amazing and it's made fresh daily.  the bruschetta is also really good. I always get the carbonara or the bolognese. Come hungry cause the big portions will fill you up pretty quick.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YK2rodQfBU2Oe9H6jmlTFg", "review_id": "oXXulxUl2NoXa1ofg0tFbg", "text": "I usually love hole in the wall places.  The service usually ends up being great but the service here was a little slow and seemed in disarray.  I ordered the garlic bread which was your average bread and yummy.  The bolognese was great, but it's also hard to mess up bolognese in my opinion.  There wasn't anything super spectacular about it, so at the end of the day, very average.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 7, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aOFGoRqStaoxiTnnN0liWQ", "review_id": "Kd8omIzq9RCXBfSL77kncw", "text": "It's so funny...these people take the time to post the menu for each day online...and then don't have it.   We planned all week to eat Osso Bucco on Saturday, and then they don't have it!  Someone forgot to heat it up...that's what they said!   Service?  Ugh.  Food?  How would I know?  they couldn't come up with my entree!\n\nNow we're down to 2699 OTHER Italian restaurants in this town to try...", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g6M4XGZXF5-cR63hlZcMCA", "review_id": "0xWZKP5yJT1p-HQyI8-iGQ", "text": "It took me several tries to be able to a table at this restaurant but I've now been here twice recently and have enjoyed every bite.  The butternut squash ravioli is amazing.  If you're up to try something a little different the spaghetti Neri is great.  It was my first time trying squid ink pasta and it was so delicious I will eat it again.  The cannoli is authentic tasting and not overly sweet.  I'd like to see them expand the beer selection but other than that this little restaurant is great and obviously others agree since it took me several tries to get in.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pkynOG46XBtR8Zd5vMcyow", "review_id": "L6Dp-czikPMkxNeh18RYgQ", "text": "Excellent eggplant parm!  Next time I'll try the meatballs.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l0nXEIxsYyjAk4hG5Ov-kA", "review_id": "MaulShRDizjZTwnd0dgpOA", "text": "Rarely does a restaurant exceed my expectations; however my visit to Giuseppe's was one of those rare occasions. The staff could not have been more welcoming and friendly. Our waiter Steven was EXCEPTIONAL. He was helpful and extremely knowledgeable regarding the food and the wine list. The food was fantastic top to bottom. Everything tasted fresh and bursting with flavor. I shared the \"Da California\" salad with a friend (Avocado & Cherry tomatoes, Black Olives).  It was absolutely delicious. I ordered the Bolognese Ragu that Giuseppe's is famous for (six meats) served over fresh made pasta. If I had to request a last meal this might be it, the Bolognese Ragu was phenomenal the pasta was perfect. I travel almost every week and eat at places all over the country and this has to be one the best experiences I've ever had. I will be going back as soon as I get back to Phoenix.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HaFLcPL43g01Ja9ZWgNeHg", "review_id": "cQjhLp2LFH5IHB8_RSEfmw", "text": "I have never written a review before but felt i had to.  This place sucks!  Went here with 3 other friends for dinner.   My osso buco was below average, flavorless, and dry.   We had garlic bread which was 5 pieces of cold, stale french bread drizzled with olive oil and dried oregano.  R u kidding me??  My guests were disappointed with their dishes as well and the dinner was not deserving of such high prices.  Some of it came out cold!   Dinner for 4 of us was WAY overpriced.  Only thing good was desert.  Service was just OK, but he didnt take much time to check on us.  The owner thinks he's a 5 star chef.  Gimme a break dude.  Plastic water cups with these prices??  Go to North, or any other place for that matter.  Sign out front is super tacky.  Guy Fieri must have been stoned when he reviewed this place, or else the quality has sunk.  I believe it was years ago anyways.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F_W5KsGiL_sfHrkK2SC5Tw", "review_id": "44KAiDakysViB8owxvLDcw", "text": "Service and food was excellent!! Red sauce is to die  for! Pregnant girl's dream!! Steve was an awesome Server. Order the risotto balls!", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0yIcz8JVK9H83Z9hT0EfvQ", "review_id": "N86yh5aMv5mRyhyz9SiniA", "text": "First impression: Not great. We had menu shock when we saw the dinner prices. Dinner for 2 here, will run you around $50 or more. For prices in that range with this atmosphere, it's appalling that they serve drinks in plastic party cups, and soda comes in a can.... No refills. Seriously. The food... Meh. I've had better for half the price... Actually a third of the price. Just because they were featured on food network, doesn't mean it's worth going to. In fact... Restaurants PAY THOUSANDS to shows like DD&D just to be featured.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "XJ2OwnLEkEf9_5kT6tfmRw", "review_id": "0jvHOkPqvwv3jkcZVzCiDw", "text": "I'v been to Giuseppe's a couple times, and the food is very reasonably priced considering its quality and authenticity.  Giuseppe is a \"hands on\" restaurateur and definitely knows his wine as well as his Italian.\n\nEverything here is amazing - in particular the Veal Osso Buco and the Squid Ink pasta - but you won't go wrong no matter what you choose.  This place also has the best Tiramisu I've ever tried.  \n\nAlready looking forward to my next visit.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 14, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "NAohdbmsThewbeUkMMBohg", "review_id": "qioz9fvkPPibYUos6S2jKg", "text": "Tucked in a small hole in a strip mall, this little place actually serves really good food! It was on DDD for a reason!  Small but with charm and a really pleasant women behind the counter for lunch, we ordered and shared a meatball sub and italian sausage with sweet peppers sub. We also started with the prosciutto and melon. The appetizer was amazing, just like I got in Italy. The sandwiches were both fantastic, I am still trying to decide which was my favorite. They had plenty of cheese and sauce and were falling apart and messy and yummy just the way a saucy italian sandwich should be!\n\nThey have ice tea and a variety of soda's and italian sodas but they are in a can fyi. Tables are a little close but the food was worth at as well as the service. We did have a local dines voucher for half off the meal but the prices were really great. We really felt like we got out money's worth and would go back in a second without the coupon.  I will be back to try many more things on their menu!", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hFL-oy8jw4ujaPMBvf-l4g", "review_id": "ipVf2c0Qzhg5bjPNXBzSAQ", "text": "Not food network worthy yet they claim Guy has been there and loved it was highly unimpressed not going back ever", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fOfn3XczMmQ-WzLLZ_Mz0w", "review_id": "7KTkmSdcQ3JV-k8dnrZKsg", "text": "Best pasta I've ever had at a restaurant.\nService was too slow otherwise it would have 5 stars.\nGo!", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ANTrWPSoOqbXkvLvxes-aA", "review_id": "5flajOPc6qsDC_APXFN0gQ", "text": "To start, the clams were great with the garlic bread. You have to get the bread to sop up all the sauce. Then for the main course the homemade pasta was memorable and very delicious. My only wish was that they would roll the pasta thinner so it's not as overwhelming for each bite. \n\nIt's definitely some good Italian and I wish it was closer to home. \n\nOwner was very engaged and remembered many of the guests by name. Even us as first timers after we introduced ourselves.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SDwNym_yVoAhIbmqkgNVuw", "review_id": "V_uwxs9jPtHETPK5YY-KPg", "text": "First, this place is very small and though accommodating, a little too crammed in there. They would benefit from taking at least one table out so that customers and servers can maneuver to and from the tables. The  server we had last night was awesome...very friendly and made our experience great. The food was ok. We started with a house salad that was seriously over-dressed. I had the bolognese and my boyfriend had the baked ziti. My pasta seemed homemade and the sauce was a tad bland but still pretty good. The baked ziti was good. Nothing special. I felt it was quite over priced. $50 for one salad, garlic bread, and two mediocre pasta dishes. Not sure if we will return because there just wasn't anything special about the place other than Diners, drive-ins and dives went there. I'd sure like to know what Guy ordered. I also think they have a new owner so I can't compare it to how it used to be.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Kv_Opq9aaLmKx5vu_L4XBA", "review_id": "4SFWd9nfh3w7C_Ic2ObqEg", "text": "I have to say my visit today was a letdown. We had the risotto rice balls that were clearly not made fresh as the breaking was soggy and not crispy the way it should be. The meatballs were okay and slightly above average size, but $2 each?  Out pasta dinners were very good though. My carbonara was good as it usually is. My gf had a sausage with broccoli rabe that was good, but it could have done with a bit less oil. Considering the prices, I expected more. It has been a few months since I have been here and the prices seem to have gone up on several items.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EluXzViWeIY4Jke52D3MBQ", "review_id": "M8t6gb1g2v2vEfcs_sJ_Aw", "text": "My husband and I ate dinner here a few weeks ago after living nearby for some time.  The service is wonderful here, and the food is very good.  The space is a little cramped, which is really my only complaint.  Arrive earlier than normal dinner time if you don't want to wait for a table", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dMRZ8JO-io8Jon3SWkpFQQ", "review_id": "CagILnF9QZEaZZQo-n_4dw", "text": "If anyone ever asks you where your favorite italian food is just go ahead and tell them Giuseppe's on 28th! Trust me when I tell you that you cant find anything this side of NYC or the North end of Boston that even comes close! \nSmall and comfortable local eatery, home made pasta that blows the mind and a meat sauce that has 7 kinds of meat. LOVELY!\nDo yourself a favor and stop in this joint for some eggplant and glass of wine, it will change your day!\n\nenjoy!\nBrook", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WwSSNIzcEx29bCh85-yD7Q", "review_id": "YIcKRhtpHmGjNHkcB1DuMQ", "text": "We went to this restaurant after learning of it from Diners Drive Ins and Dives TV show.  The food was FANTASTIC!  Love the little place and the atmosphere.  However, the menu is a bit pricey as it was $70 dollars for two persons (including desert and appetizer).   In all, a very pleasant experience and the good was very good!", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lcu7u9kSWMeSNq6j135BfQ", "review_id": "LBf1HEmdybu06cmS4SCy9Q", "text": "Pros: Lots of variety on the menu. Clean, warm, and welcoming. Casual dining, close to our home, easy to find, and plenty of parking.\n\nCons: Sometimes, they cut their home made pasta too thick; but I don't mind. Traditional, heavy Italian dishes. Not for people who are on diets.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PTAgCZJyUNJG3_XWz53hUw", "review_id": "g8YbGbdhjfJdBn_Am_peOg", "text": "Very high quality Italian food in a small, strip mall restaurant setting.   Handmade, fresh pasta: tagliatelle with bite and chewy cavatelli.  Bolognese ragu was excellent, wonderfully meaty and rich and without too much sauce or oil.   Delicious butternut ravioli and bruschetta.  (5/5 in quality for food)\n\nWild boar ragu was slightly too oily and salty for my taste.\nSetting is a bit cramped for the high caliber of the food.\n\nThe owner is a symphony musician who studied cooking in Italy for 9 years, and his dedication to his craft shines through in his food (musicians are the biggest foodies:)).", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1gGXhRejYAZdFHfmmEwYSw", "review_id": "FqCVCfHvXSxtBexoAGpcAA", "text": "Anyone that give this restaurant less than 5 stars has no idea what they are talking about.  It is a restaurant that is for foodies.  It is NOT fancy, because that is not the point! Everything is made to ORDER and is fresh!  \n\nI have been here several times and think it is a fantastic spot.  Get to know the owner Richard. He is awesome. Tell him you like wine and he will pull something out that will surprise you.  Tell him you like good grappa and he will shock you!  \n\nIf you think the restaurant is crowded go home! This is a true little hole in the wall! \n\nIf you think the food is expensive, try and make home made Italian food on your own... Not happening cheaply! Oh, add a bottle of wine and guess what it gets even harder!  What is surprising is that Giuseppe's does NOT hit you for expensive wine.  Everything is reasonable. \n\nThis is a restaurant for people that love good food!\n\nEAT, DRINK, and enjoy!", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TzYxHBTmJAlKCqdyE8pIIQ", "review_id": "00U64LTQtS29eBcl-IQrWw", "text": "I was visiting family and we decided to go out to eat and found this place 5 minutes from my sisters house.  We stood at the front for 15 minutes with no acknowledment from ANY employee (we did show up kind of late so if it was because they were closing soon all they had to do was say so instead of ignoring potential future customers, the restaurant was not packed and there were servers standing inside talking to one another). I also let them know on their Facebook book page and my comment was later deleted. An apology would have been nice along with a \"we hope you would consider giving us a try again\" instead of just, again, ignoring potential future customers. I'm from Arizona but am not currently living there because my husband is in the air force and is stationed in Idaho. I will not recommend this restaurant to any of our friends or service men heading that way because of their sheer lack of consideration of their patrons. I do not want to lead them to a bad experience when there are plenty of great places to eat in phoenix that do not need the help of a \"as seen on food network\" sign to attract business. (We ended up at Tomaso's in Phoenix with great customer service and delicious food!)", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TzYxHBTmJAlKCqdyE8pIIQ", "review_id": "E6BDTo4QYAfXs9pRf9TtTQ", "text": "\"They don't need your help. You probably waited 5 min and have now wasted more time out of your life. Armed service people?!?\nYea so they can ask for a military discount for not being able to make a real life choice about direction. Take orders as a server , then talk to yelp bout educated disappointments of yours.\" -CatchM T.\nFirst of all this was my experience at this restaurant and I do not need any \"compliments\" from anyone telling me that it wasn't. Since you would like to know, I've never been a server because I do not want to be one but I'm sure it's so much more harder than being a \"armed service people\" (as you like to call them). I do however know a thing or two about customer service  (my review says the servers were standing around talking to one another meaning they could have easily taken the 10 seconds to walk over and say they were no longer taking anymore customers or whatever the reason was). The one thing people in customer service know is the customers pay your bills! Without them you're broke and out of business! That is why It doesn't matter if it's a $2 check or if business is doing so well that you don't need or care for any new customers, you should always treat the last customer just as good, if not better, than the first. I'm also sure people could care less but I can also talk to yelp A bout any educated disappointments I would like.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "QuPl6QCyT_Iwpoy1n7hFJQ", "review_id": "1aRDbnO3UowQW2GyNz-16A", "text": "It was our last night in Phoenix, and we had a nice dinner at Elements, so my wife wanted to eat at another Diners, Drive In's, and Dive's restaurant.  With Italian blood running through her veins, she wanted Italian and already had decided she needed to have authentic tiramisu.  We did, and I a cannoli, which was good, as was the cappuccino.  We also had the melon and prosciutto.  A quaint place, popular and fun.  They pride themselves for being on Triple D, and rightly so.  Nice place.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "dPv3DDU4WkxeyCAxBlMARQ", "text": "I went to Giuseppe's last night to use a daily deal I had bought awhile back. This place definitely had some positives and has the potential to be a four star place, but there were a few things that brought it down for me. I will start with the positive: the gnocchi was good, and the recommendation to add asparagus was spot on, the marinara was also pretty good and the bf liked his chicken parm. On to the negative: our server was very nice, but he disappeared for about 15 minutes while we were waiting for the check. When he returned, he said he had to answer the phones but he smelled like he had been taking a smoke break...not cool. We got their rice balls for an app and they were less than stellar....kind of soggy, not crispy like other arancini. Overall, the food was tasty and if the service was a little better, i could see giving 4 stars, but for now it is just ok, but I would give it another chance in the future.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Sw-iNyuAc9XxTYWld_6aFg", "review_id": "MZMGlnwUxNKCYoqapWvXpQ", "text": "Absolutely phenomenal! The bruschetta was some of the best we have had. I got the carbonara and my husband got the lasagna. Both were incredible. The carbonara was made with homemade pasta and it was outstanding. Get there early because the restaurant is small and fills up fast. Service was excellent! We will definitely be back!", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ft3Yt2ClT3WTNo4KCTy-Ag", "review_id": "zTtjhYbWFiQdQ-fTW9wZVw", "text": "I don't understand why anyone likes this place.  I ordered the fresh pasta and found it heavy and tasteless.   It is also very expensive considering for what I paid here I can dine in much better places.  I find the Food Network sign on the outside a little tasteless also.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vtqdtjgGwAbAE6wFcUZlxA", "review_id": "B9GWdhpfd_2D7pSkGi5gcw", "text": "The food has no taste.  I went here for my birthday because we saw it on TV.  I have no idea how anyone can give this place a good rating.  If you like tasty food please go somewhere else.  Not even my 3 year old son liked it.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QodE04z0gAeymnw8KJj49w", "review_id": "Ch1hXbqo8hjxqNDOcbnsJg", "text": "Went here because I knew that it was on Diners, Drive In's and Dives and really enjoyed the family atmosphere and the food.  Getting to hear about the experiences to this place after national televised exposure was absolutely amazing.  The expansion they have had to do and the quality service and food they provided while doing all that is amazing.  I will definitely go back when I get back to the Phoenix area.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9WcvvPTeTXJkO0SEp8VnLQ", "review_id": "ukaNY7YuR_Isx8ZEBSt3cg", "text": "I have no idea how anyone could give this place less than five stars. Unless you were expecting it to actually be Italy?\n\nIt's in Phoenix. Hello? It's next to a Water and Ice. If you're expecting a five star hotel then you're going to the wrong place. If you are a true foody and love hole in the wall-owner serves you-best italian food in AZ type places then this is your place.\n\nThe bruchetta is AMAZING. I don't know where they get their tomotoes, but I would gladly give a whole month's salary to find out.\n\nThe Bolognese Ragu is so so so good. I can't order anything else. My husband always gets the chicken parmsean with the homemade pasta and it's to die for. I think the prices are right for what you're getting. I would gladly pay $200 for the bolegnese ragu.\n\nThe desserts are amazing as well. All I can say is if you love food and your in this area GO.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Phj1jHdpcPPBE1hNg9-Tqw", "review_id": "m8KvOa0RKO4jRDT0ugCfqA", "text": "If when you go out for Italian Food and you think that Olive Garden, Buca di Beppo or even Babbo has great Italian Food, Giuseppe's is probably NOT the place for you. \n\nIf like me, you grew up thinking that your friend Vinnie's mothers daily offering of Italian Food, with aromas wafting all through the apartment building, was something very special and real Italian Food - THIS IS IT! You will have found Nirvana, as have I!\n\nUntil now, I had almost given up hope for what I call \"Old World Italian Food\" prepared with love and the most incredible ingredients available. It is here and being served in a friendly small environment by a knowledgeable and wonderful wait staff.  Not to mention that  the Owner is usually present and generally talks to everyone, making certain that all are satisfied. Now I ask you, is that PRIDE or what?\n\nBased on talking with adjacent Diners, everything on the Menu;  both the \"Today's Menu\" (Changes sometimes daily) and the \"Full Menu,\" seems to be pretty fabulous and receiving \"Rave Reviews\" from my fellow Diners!\n\nLooking at previous Reviews, as well as Guy Fieri's recommendation, I had to have the Bolognese Ragu on my first visit. I have yet to have everything on the menu, but here are the choices I have made on my visits to date and each is NOT to be missed:\n\n        Bolognese Ragu - Don't ask! Just order it. Seven meats and homemade  \n        Pasta that lives up to all of the previous fabulous Reviews! Like so many \n        before me, I am not certain I can eat here ever without having this incredible \n        dish, which leaves little room for anything else. Share with a friend so you can \n        have more of their remarkable dishes.\n\n        Burrata (Appetizer) - Mozzarella like you have never had. Do NOT overlook it \n        if  it is available. The description doesn't do it justice, but it is described as \n        a \"ball of mozzarella filled with shredded mozzarella and cream.\" If you love \n        Mozzarella -this is \"MOZZARELLA MECCA!\" \n\n        Antipasto (Appetizer) - An absolute work of art! Do NOT be fooled by the \n        Menu designation of Small (they also have Large), it is NOT small, but can be \n        shared by two (I refuse to share!)  Incredible morsels of meat, cheese and \n        vegetables, with the proper amount of dressing.\n\n        Pasta e Fagioli (Appetizer) - I have a friend who says you can judge ALL \n        Italian Restaurant by their Pasta e Fagioli. This is a light (meant to be, it's an \n        Appetizer!) flavorful mixture of beans and pasta that is oh so satisfying, with \n        just a hint of spice.\n\n        Spaghetti and our Famous Meatballs - Not to be confused with your Mothers, \n        as she probably could not make this rendition. The meatballs in my sampling \n        were made from Veal with Ricotta and other special ingredients. If spaghetti \n        and meatballs were like this everywhere, we would all be Italian! Hint - you \n        can have the meatballs alone as an appetizer or a side dish.\n\n        Bread and Olive Oil - Nothing remarkable about the bread here, which is a \n        surprise, but it is the Olive Oil (with Giuseppe's label on it) that is the star. No \n        Balsamic needed, just pure goodness with salt and pepper to your own taste. \n        Take a bottle home (I have!) and pair it with your favorite bread.\n\nGiuseppe's has definitely replaced The Restaurant (Now Pizzeria Bianco) as my favorite Phoenix Italian Restaurant. The love, pride and caring that has gone into each and every dish is more than apparent. There is no need to go elsewhere, unless for a diversion you wish to go to Andreoli Italian Grocer for their bread! Between these two you will be in \"Italian Food Heaven!\"", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cc-NjTz637u7EtFd83dn_w", "review_id": "HBAoleext3btF8Trq7ia6A", "text": "Scuse me sir..... May I have som more please...\n\nThis place is good! \n\nHomemade, fresh, well prepared... And yea a bit expensive.... \n\nThis is so aaaaa ,,,,,,get what you pay for situation here folks....\n\nBolognese amazing....\n\nI could go on but.... Geeez get up get out and get some.....", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "0tYlK-FieQXAdmTQ9DWTbA", "review_id": "XnIY7mPyL28VnepLbxQuXA", "text": "Came to this place because of triple ds. We got the Bolognese ragu pasta, Alfredo pasta with chicken, ravioli, and Gorgonzola with sage and walnuts. All were very good. Pasta were very thick, making the dishes heavy. Everyone was very nice and service was good. We were here for lunch. Only thing was this place is pretty pricey. 4 pasta dishes ran us around $60+ and two were only half orders.  Anyways, that was the only down side, I guess I'm still struggling in the price department.  But don't let that stop you from deciding for yourself.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "g378_wMk7hVIKmoxx2av4A", "review_id": "Fg-lvwFNqVncaEKOHTmFhQ", "text": "Great little get-a-away from the strip mexican food. It was recomended by a valet guy and it was great.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wcL-ND3oAPlawc1I2FHbjw", "review_id": "LAgyA5P9JHFgN7WCo9WxMQ", "text": "Wow! Tiny little place in a strip mall serving up great Italian food! The Risotto Rice Balls are delicious. Service is friendly - and welcoming. Give it a try?", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "S2x9t5X29WUd1KeFkJuTnQ", "review_id": "iZSl7nUJY3WlMD-giKtt5w", "text": "We have been going to Giuseppe's on 28th for over 10 years when it was first a BYOB. But, we love the fact that they now offer a wonderful wine list and Italian beer. The owner is always in the restaurant and there to offer you special dishes or suggestions when it comes to wine. It is authentic Italian food as he learned to cook in Florence. Just love this place!!! You won't be disappointed!", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MjWoH1wkEkowO5SjfVBdjA", "review_id": "isexbIE5nyn8PuFmCPUCjA", "text": "Thanks!!", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ck9cr1Hs1rVrY9_3XjYJtg", "review_id": "VT6QL5nAeXZ1LzMhxEa6ZA", "text": "What a wonderful experience! We actually were told about this local gem by a waiter at another restaurant. Then we found out that they had also been featured on one of my favorite shows, Diners and Drive Ins so I figured if it got raves from Guy I couldn't pass up a chance to visit too. From the first friendly hello when you enter the door you are treated as if you are an old friend even if  you're a first time visitor like I was.\n  The food is amazing. Homemade pasta is so yummy. Be advised, portions are very generous-so share or be prepared to take home leftovers, which is not a bad thing. Everything from appetizers to deserts can be shared and you will still leave feeling very satisfied and very happy that you have been to Giuseppe's on 28th.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8wO58oBVIlYJRd5S0WQlaQ", "review_id": "zn9EndUTxODSEnt19g8SFw", "text": "Doesn't matter how good the may be, if you get bad service, the whole evening is ruined. \n\nThis was a return visit, so we knew about the limited seating. The wait was a half an hour, not something I have patience for but since we were with friends, we stuck it out. \n\nAfter we were finally seated, it was 45 minutes before we were served our entrees and then we got one by itself and the rest of the table had to wait for theirs. It would be understandable if the whole restaurant was slow, but two other tables who came in after us were served before we were. \n\nOur server kept saying \"I'm sorry for the wait\" as her mantra.  I'm sorry, too, for a very unpleasant experience.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "SInpm1Y38JVB0DHwLKx1yQ", "review_id": "CBLienmnI9d736_v-0YVBw", "text": "I love this place! It's one of my favorite restaurants in Phoenix, definitely the best Italian in town I've had. Everything is so fresh, made from scratch and delicious; I love their homemade pasta! They also offer gluten-fee pasta, which I greatly appreciate. Yum! The service is also very friendly.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "p6oaG4oV4uWg4v1kPWWjTw", "review_id": "B8XEOEtmNjr1jtS32FbqLw", "text": "MAMA MIA!! LOVE this quaint little Italian joint!\nCozy atmosphere with fantastic food and service.\n\nI will be back for more! :)", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "7Wr91hSKfgkKnkyhLOlwww", "review_id": "jekma1OY4stwjgxuZxFUEA", "text": "After three visits I am hooked! Great little place. I tried this place because of a local dines deal and now keep going back. Two time everything was 100% perfect. This last time the bread on my meatball sub was just a little hard, actually really hard but the meatballs are so good that I overlooked it! I have had the lasagna which was very flavorful and lots of cheese and sauce. The appetizers are great as well as the pasta fagiolli. The canolli is a great choice for dessert. Service is always friendly and fast. Food hot and fresh. The place is small but worth the wait. The owner was asking everyone how their meals were. Nice to see him involved and taking care of customers.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kpo20fBM7l-C5yX5gcAd5w", "review_id": "RrJPPjzo9PazdwPKZ9bNNA", "text": "This is one of my favorite Italian restaurants that reminds me a lot of the little Italian family style restaurants you can find in little Italy and other places around NYC. I come here about 3-4 times a month to get my Italian fix:) The staff is super friendly and treats you like your family. The owner, Richard, is often there and loves to talk so get ready for a great conversation about the history of the restaurant etc!  Its a very small restaurant and seating is limited. I personally like sitting inside because its warm and cozy! There is outside seating but it looks out onto a shopping center parking lot which to me is not appealing to me at all. The food here is AMAZING! Portions are quite large and can easily be spit in half to share. They have been on the TV show Diner, Drive-ins and Dives, which is where I got my motivation to make the drive over there. I would recommend the calamari to start and/or the bruschetta, which offers 4 choices of toppings. For the main course I always get the Spagetti Neri, which is squid ink pasta with a TON of seafood. If you like seafood this is definitely the dish for you! The Bolognese is also an excellent choice. To top it off at the end of my meal I like to take a conolli, which is always made fresh and oh so yummy!", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pI8_qiRoAAi_rLhNHh6-Rw", "review_id": "fFoexPeXKryoyylbPUVCgg", "text": "Went here for an outing with six other friends. I do not recommend this since the place is small and quaint, however, we were very lucky and scored tables pushed together right away.\n\nThe garlic bread was deliciously heavy on the garlic and butter. Despite being drenched, it's texture was surprisingly still crisp on the outside and soft in the inside. (You order by the basket for $4, otherwise, you get regular bread which is meh).\n\nThe baked ziti was perfect. The penne pasta was perfectly cooked. The ricotta cheese was nicely proportionally mixed in with the pasta and sauce. Its a simple dish, yet satisfying.\n\nThe tiramisu was also mouthwateringly delicious. Its consistency was very mousse-like  making it basically melt in your mouth after every bite.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jXqEk33o2b5gICv4guKNpw", "review_id": "aOhxV29klQXEDpkP8HlYQA", "text": "Food was amazing!  Would have given 5 stars but soda was from the can served in a plastic cup.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ma2Ri12YUxxnlJoIFxq1zQ", "review_id": "uwWsOpArVJ_wozcJy1QJJQ", "text": "We had the signature bolognese, spaghetti and meatballs, and the penne al salmone.  I'm not Italian but I know that all the dishes we had tonight were made from scratch and with great ingredients.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3OK7JYgsurwOkmZE1i6RxQ", "review_id": "I86WH_oyBToCKX-MvWnRBw", "text": "Flawless experience! Service was amazing, very friendly staff! Great lil mom and pop type feel to it. Food was out of this world. Very laid back atmosphere.. Nice surprise for a little hole in the wall Italian restaurant. The lasagna and veal meatballs were on point!", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9ipsi1pGUSySmsWM8-J4Tw", "review_id": "aLTNuHQe7b-GlyPpw7ikvw", "text": "Richard never disappoints. The food is always amazing. The wine perfecto.. And the service great. What's not to like.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "07_3pjVwkKZIieVdHlbbXw", "review_id": "Vs5yeT3N2_sSs5XbxxtJOQ", "text": "A small little restaurant with big taste.\n\nI had the pasta fagioli, casear salad and lasagna. The soup was excellent. Nice and light. The salad was superb!! Fresh crispy romaine lightly tossed with fresh dressing. Definitely not bottled.\n\nThe lasagna, although small in portion, was RICH. It was simple and not overpowered by sausage and frill. The cheese...oh my the cheese! They do not skimp on cheese. Every single fattening cheesy bite was worth it!\n\nIt was nice to see the owner in there and he gladly took a picture with our group. Very cool!", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7Rwz2cziR8wgO7cj2auTPg", "review_id": "8FutF6pNgtVMPjy7cIAaBQ", "text": "Avoid. Expensive wine list and our waiter pulled a wine scam on me.  The wine list here is ridiculously expensive. I ordered the least expensive bottle of Chianti for $32 ( what they call \"house\",  and this is not a fancy place) and I got attitude for it!  Our waiter asked: \"Wasn't I sure I wanted the next step up at $38?\" I did not want to pay more. Even after I accepted the tasting, the wandering owner of the place shot our waiter a look like \"dig Mr. Cheapskate over there...\" The waiter poured three half glasses from our bottle. Then the waiter took the bottle away. ( Bad sign, in retrospect) When I asked for the rest of the bottle, he said we finished it! I know wine bottles and there were  more than three half glasses in that bottle. I asked if he was sure and he said yes. Rather than create a scene with my party - a buzz kill for sure to argue over this -  I ordered three more glasses  - at an additional $24. The waiter opened a new bottle, poured, and guess what, there was about a half bottle left!  I was not happy! Not happy about the brazen attitude for ordering a $32 bottle or the very short first bottle. I think I was scammed.  Every order should be respected. The food was good, I admit, and reasonably priced but it must act as a lure to soak you on the wine. They do carry out and this would be the only way to enjoy this place, in my opinion.Better yet, try someplace else.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LrqVaLSI1Z0wPU73Zk7Y2w", "review_id": "afUyzBeelER_8vTsYPLDsw", "text": "Mac n cheese was awesome!", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MjWoH1wkEkowO5SjfVBdjA", "review_id": "IYwcSrK_vNoIfkYOPDfpKw", "text": "A e i o u", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xgJmw1qY0XsKVCVhnGnHtg", "review_id": "YZ7SfltBrftP21sMmslfLg", "text": "After a bad experience with a friend several months ago (mostly our server,) I decided to try again a couple more times with a New Times deal. The food isn't bad, although a bit overpriced (a friend told me they raised their prices after being featured on DDD several years ago). The eggplant parmesan was good. The first time I went back, my server asked me after placing my salad and entree order if I would like some garlic bread. I said sure, thinking it would be complimentary as it often is at Italian places, and she said it casually enough to make it seem so. I do not recall seeing it on the menu. I got my bill and it was $4. I later noticed it was on the menu board which seems to be geared for their takeout customers. The second time I declined when she offered garlic bread again, and I even declined the basic bread and butter she offered me later because I wasn't sure how much it would cost! In my opinion, that would be like a Mexican restaurant offering you chips and salsa and then charging you for it. If I want to pay for it, I will order it. Given the offerings in the area with bar seating and similar, if not lower prices, I will probably not return any time soon.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oZmrNPNWZmFFTlgoHbYUXQ", "review_id": "6cJ1EUcBMxCUMbn3xnbnGQ", "text": "Best chicken parm in town.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-XkW4sYeXhvfoUXvTUL-gg", "review_id": "EnihlSwfwpCqADXFjK59hw", "text": "Great food and service. Found this place on IDine and it was featured on triple D with guy. Small but have both in and outside tables.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YGkAK9Kf0pV5MuUT9CqCIQ", "review_id": "1sOxj7-Pmv1c7hcWmp8ttw", "text": "We had dinner at this establishment last night (Saturday, January 18th)!  We live right around the corner, this was our first visit, and we absolutely LOVED it!  Best Italian food I have had since Italy and Boston's North End  We were told there was a 30 minute wait, but we were seated in about 15.  The pasta made me especially happy as it was perfectly done, not overcooked, and for whatever reason NO ONE MAKES IT HOW THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO!  Ok, rant over  We had the melazana (thin sliced eggplant appetizer) which was perfect. I've never had better. We also shared a bruschetta sample and the one with chicken liver pate was especially terrific! My fianc\u00e9 had pasta with salmon and asparagus and I had the wild boar ragu.  Both were delicious.  Our tab came in at under $65.00 and we also had four Americanos.  The service was a little scattered, but just fine for such a busy time of night.  Part of this places charm is the East Coast matter-of-fact attitude and banter of the entire staff:  owner and waitstaff.  My fianc\u00e9 and I have been searching for a little romantic restaurant to call \"our place\" and this is definitely it.  We sat on the beautiful little patio and enjoyed the unseasonably warm January weather (space heaters were provided).  it doesn't feel stuffy or pretentious and I didn't have to dress up (which is rare for such a high quality meal).  Thank you so much for a wonderful evening!  We can't wait to go back and try different menu items.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vtedgK7wCKBqRyPOh6alPg", "review_id": "bCkaoIApwqJ7BvZGHyuuJw", "text": "The paso buco was excellent. The service was friendly and efficient. A bit pricy, but the serving size was very good; two of us happily fed. Must mention the great sauce, rich and perfectly seasoned. We started with a Giuseppe salad, which was also large and satisfying. Strong recommendation .", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wKBAhW0obgdhh2oV_RqGuw", "review_id": "AV0Z2t__vRX0xsbPrN5uAw", "text": "I have to agree with those reviewers who questioned the 4 and 5 stars, I am amazed.  Have been there three times.  Once not bad, I had the clam sauce our group of 8 had a variety of dishes and everyone was fairly happy.  We had waited over an hour at the bar up the street, maybe we were just hungry and a little drunk.  Owner started out rude then warmed up when he heard the group was from the East.\nWent back a second time because a friend had heard good things.  Many items other than pasta were \"sold out\"...  This time the rude owner did not warm up...\nThe only reason I went back a third time last week was because another couple heard about them on the food network and really wanted to try it.  Let me just say, none of us will be back.  The owner again was rude food less than mediocre wine by the glass was undrinkable.\n\nThis is the first negative review I have ever given.  But when i saw those 4s and 5s I just couldn't believe it.\n\nI can live with the food being \"fine\" but I can not give that kind of money to an owner who treats his customers as if they are lucky to have gotten a seat in his crowded old school room.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lwv0J_bC1DAVRgDYVsmKxw", "review_id": "n1j81At_5WB6EJYS7lvkMQ", "text": "While waiting for my \"lost\" bags to arrive, my daughter searched Yelp to find a good restaurant.   Dislike chain restaurants and wanted a locally owned establishment.  Blown away!  Excellent staff, great tasting Sangiovese and the pasta fabulous.   My daughter selected the ravioli and being a college student ordered the gnocchi as well.  She loved it.  My linguine  with roasted shrimp, spinach and tomatoes tasted light and fresh. Great price too ($17).  We will go back!", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PZZGZFPPAaYJL2LEYs6Qpw", "review_id": "7wXnPXxWehH8y2cotWvj6w", "text": "I went to Guiseppe's February 19th with another person.  It was a disappointing dinner.  Water was served in plastic cups and the napkins were paper.  Both dishes we ordered were tasteless -- adding cheese on top did not help.  The dish I ordered was a mushroom \"stew\" over ravioli dough.  The second time I found myself chewing something very gritty, I called the waitress over and told her the food either had sand or broken glass in it. I gave her a piece of the grit I had taken out of my mouth and, after a long examination by the owner & staff, the owner said he thought it was crystallized sugar.  I think it was dirty mushrooms.  Regardless, I then replaced that dish with pasta fagioli, a little greasy with  90% broth.  Not good. The avocado/tomato salad was delicious.  However, I thought an owner who wanted return business would have comped my meal or, at the least, have offered free coffee or dessert.  Nope!  I will not be back.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B9bA1vLBTuIKs82qH_OY0g", "review_id": "6wdwVrZqDygi2BSYAZQP9Q", "text": "Redemption", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0GV2SSx25-DpyMyE_Yk1rg", "review_id": "hMHTB34EmMnfwjQrWCInYg", "text": "Giuseppe's is like the mythical Phoenix Restaurant rising from the desert sun, simply amazing and out of this world .\n\nWhat matters in the food universe is can restaurant provide amazing food, and the answer is \"YES\"! Giuseppe's creates a taste bud orgasms in waves. Been coming for several years and I love it! You can't lose when you eat here! Sure it's a tiny off the wall place, but who care's.. I don't need fancy decorations or overpriced wines to enjoy quality food like some of the reviewers of this establishment. Just give me quality food and I'm happy...\n\nMy favorite items are:\n\nChicken  Parm\nBolognese Ragu\nGnocchi with Red Sauce\n\nand no meal is complete without eating this...\n\n\"Italian Mac and Cheese - a layer each of parmigiano, mozzarella, fontina, prosciutto, cream and butter backed until golden brown\"\n\nI could eat that everyday with any meal and would be in cheese paradise!", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "30C81cUBpoFUucSag18MkA", "review_id": "_MKKmz4mrHtwG-UYugU6hQ", "text": "Well I held out on writing a review based off my 1st experience,  which was two weeks ago.  I called in a order to carry out.  I ordered shrimp fettuccine Alfredo with fig and marscopone purchtuo burchettas. When I got home it was terrible.  The pasta is home made so it's super thick.  Four small shrimp and hardly no Alfredo sauce, I mean dry. That fake bruccetta is hard and dry.  So I called a spoke to Cindy and explained that I lived far from the location.  It practically took me an hour to get there and I couldn't come back.  So she put the owner in the phone and we worked out a deal that I would get a $27.00 credit the next time I came in. \n\nFast forward to today which was a couple of weeks later. When I arrived Cindy wasn't there but the owner Richard was.  So I explained who I was and he remembered. So he said I can give you a $17.00 credit because you ate the meal didn't you?  I didn't even touch that dry mess. So being pressured and embarrassed of what the phone conversation was and what he was saying to my face and the place was packed and I didn't want to argue.  I just ordered their signature dish, the Osso buco to- go again. So the waiter rang me up and I ended up paying them about $15.00 additional dollars.  I was pissed off. But I figured well maybe it will be worth it.\n\nI get home and make nice salads for me and my husband to accompany the meal still with high hopes because it looks good and the meat is falling off the bone. So we eat it with disappointment.  The sauce is tasteless I mean no flavor at all the bread was dry.\n\nI will never return. I will go to Olive garden which I far better than this place. Or just wait to go back to New York and eat authentic Italian at Carmine's or Rao's in Vegas. Or for great bruccettas go to Postionos.\n\nI don't know why this place is crowded.  The food is bland and it's so tiny.  I have been to several DDD destinations this one is a BIG miss.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YjI_dT4TS7yfgWCCN4lgQQ", "review_id": "MbiHAbgJzege46lmue-IQw", "text": "Everything was great! The apps were okay we got the bruschetta and pasta fagioli I was raised Italian some I'm pretty critical om those two things.. We ordered gnocchi with the pink cream sauce , shrimp ravioli with garlic butter sauce with red pepper flakes let me say when you cut into the ravioli the oil blends so good and the ricotta just melts out.. Last the eggplant app which was like a round eggplant pizza with no bread it was eggplant done right !! Sliced thin and fried perfect you need to eat here !!! New Jersey New York style right in Phoenix !", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kk05snSafuIFK0lsxoMNzA", "review_id": "JCQpMvT4FwWvI99xGiIENQ", "text": "Great for takeout and eat in. Great gnocchi. Fast and consistent takeout. Friendly staff.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uB2lPuiKS0SjE2fcoYeSpg", "review_id": "bdWLfNWOY--_Cq8lrCq7xA", "text": "Pretty disappointed with my Spaghetti a la Carbonara dish.  It came with this thick type of pasta that was definitely not spaghetti.  The Caesar salad, however, was delicious.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PUGeqbOMcynGB_2fMmNE-A", "review_id": "TSuShoQSxQ8Jnpz3iSUEHw", "text": "Well wanted to try some new Italian place today, so went to Giuseppe's on 28th we live a long way from here and was hoping it was good!!! Guess I was expecting to much, it was okay not great!!! Pasta is so thick, never had it like that and would have preferred it thinner! Server was very nice, polite and helpful! Too far to go a second time and try something else, so probably won't be returning!!! Where or where can you find a great Italian restaurant, have tried so many, the chain ones are better than any one of a kind and I'm tired of those????", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MFoWGuuknGBTp_6SLweVPA", "review_id": "YVtHVeCn07tYMjKm_z0q2g", "text": "Best Italian food I've had in a long time. As a Brooklynite who has been traveling for most of this year, I was happy to discover Giuseppe's is ran just like the old classic pizzerias I'm used to. Rich, the owner, even came over and helped talk to me & my friend, who were traveling through the southwest. That's when I realized he himself was from New York as well! Our server was a sweet, attentive, older woman who knowledgably guided us through the menu. The perfect meal: all the ingredients were fresh ( we enjoyed the mozzarella bursts over prosciutto and arugula // 4 different types of bruschetta // and hand made chicken parm) What a breathe of fresh air! I recommend this place to all locals and tourists alike.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WTT0hi0IOO-zl_s5e-qQ4Q", "review_id": "qz5Ua1IdeidElI6DB6HAbQ", "text": "Totally awesome experience. We decided to celebrate our anniversary here and it was a great choice. Yes, the restaurant is small, but that really doesn't matter as all one needs is one table to seat four people. The waiter was full of helpful hints and suggestions as this was our first visit here. After deciding on a bottle of Chianti, we began with a plate of calamari and a side of garlic bread, hmmmm, yummy. Then we all had different main courses--butternut squash ravioli, spaghetti neri, penne al Santa Fe, and penne al salmone. However, two of us switched to the house fresh pasta, which was awesome. If you have only experienced store-bought pasta then you may not be prepared for the wholesome goodness of true homemade pasta. The flavor of each dish was wonderful. We then indulged in dessert. The creme brulee and key lime tart both were excellent (although we were all stuffed by then). The portions were just right and the whole dining experience was awesome.", "business_id": "VpW40mznMS43CqdbelX2wA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lHZsCZ4KZsxeiixQ1lBxLA", "review_id": "NuziKx8YkgYOohNnPzRC-A", "text": "L'Amore is a great hidden gem.  The restaurant has a cozy feel and the service is outstanding.  The dishes served offer a great variety and are not just the usual italian fare  (though they do have many of the classics).  The often have some live music that adds to the ambience.", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "90a6z--_CUrl84aCzZyPsg", "review_id": "7YpYKoQyLV1uRF9vIcjToQ", "text": "Had lunch here today, and what a beautiful little restaurant it is.\n\nFettuccine Alfredo was perfection, the salad and bread were top notch, the service was impeccable, and the atmosphere cozy. My friend had the Halibut (I think it was a special) and it looked amazing.\n\nI will definitely be back for dinner soon.\n\nL'amore is located at 32nd and Lincoln, on the South West corner.", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lVomYoc1M3-4-qawV_gsKw", "review_id": "MtJcyl78ABw9j2mHQzq-QQ", "text": "L'amore was So good!  But like every place, there are pros and cons:\n\nCons:  The prices on the online menu are NOT the prices in the store.  I only had pasta, so I can't speak for the entrees, but a dish of pasta was closer to $20 a plate than $12.  The crowd was older.  We were the youngest people by at least 20 years.  However, if you ask me, it's a sign of how GOOD the food was (older people tend to have more $$ to spend on their meals, and thus choose better ones!!!)  Finally, it's a little far out of the way, but that's only because I live in downtown Phoenix; this may not be an issue for you!\n\nThat's all I got for cons!  :)\n\nPros:  The food was AMAZING!!!!  The portions are definitely large, and in all, are totally worth what they cost.  We tried the potato gnocchi with red sauce, the chicken fettucini alfredo, and the tortellini with prosciutto and peas and cream sauce.  I would HIGHLY recommend the tortellini, it's CRAZY how amazing it was!!!  The staff was nice, there was even some live music!  The setting is very romantic, but not too over the top (we went as a girls night, and even then it was still fun!) \n\nOverall, it's totally worth the drive, and worth the prices if you are up for sharing (or it's a special occasion!)  Loved it!", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "RD9YXz3AGmYsaQcjN1O9pg", "review_id": "24nLdW4RxTvSTJWMmUwJLQ", "text": "Found this place next door to the Phoenix At One Yoga studio after a 3 hour class, so probably could have eaten shoe leather and been okay.  However, it was great.  I had the potato wrapped salmon and hubby had cioppino.  Service was attentive and courteous, especially for arriving there after 9PM.  \n\nThe bar scene had a Neil Diamond/Country/John Denver type singer who was keeping that area entertained.  I loved the unique, non-chain ambiance and would definitely return.", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3vcRMmtk71ORwvwYOsez_w", "review_id": "rqEwIJq37TCw22hNAe7DOQ", "text": "I have been going to L'Amore for a few years now and each time I return I am reminded of how good it is. The food truly is good and I've never been disappointed with a dish. They usually have a halibut dish on the nightly specials and it's always cooked to perfection and has some to-die-for sauce on it. The baked ziti with sausage and ricotta is also a fave. And in this restaurant the service is just as good as the food. Greg the owner is always there and really takes pride in his restaurant. They also have a great happy hour that goes until 7:00 on weekdays with great food and drink specials. Live music most nights in the bar area and a lovely patio. Pure Italian bliss.", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "y0kjuHVdGQhLd-bqQ0gZnA", "review_id": "mYGlhxz51kVYA5lc3BJJJA", "text": "Like one reviewer previously mention L'Amore is a hidden gem. We went here last night for dinner and everything was superb!! Service was great. Greg, the owner, stopped by our table several times to make sure things were fine and to chat. Some of the best veal I've ever had. It was flavorful and so tender you did not even need a knife to cut it. Items we ordered: Mussel appetizer, Greek Salad, Veal Marsala, Cioppino, Chocolate Creme Brulee.   Wine was a wonderful bottle of Chianti called Matchese Ansinoti.   The Veal came with a choice of soup or salad, vegetables and linguine with marinara sauce.   Bread that is served comes with both butter and olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dipping.  I will definitely be going back to L'Amore.", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5sTIqfZr45ZGEjanTXGZCg", "review_id": "HcvmukR2mJKhE2G5y2rDFQ", "text": "This place is the Hope Diamond of hidden gems! I grew up in an Italian household, so Italian food is as personal as it gets for me. And this place does Italian well enough to please my grandmother. My husband and I went for a romantic dinner, and we were not disappointed at the amibance of the place. The owner himself was seating everyone and while it was an air of elegance, we also felt really welcomed. Our waiter Julio brought us our menus and ice water right away, which was great because it was super hot out, even for Arizona. We selected a Chardonnay from Fess Parker vineyards, and because we had a gift certificate from restaurants.com, we opted to split a bottle of it. It was the first of many great decisions. For our appetizer we split the antipasto for 2. Incredible. Fresh veggies that were perfectly roasted, cold, salty meats, sweet rich cheeses, awesome! Their fresh sourdough bread was a pleasure to eat, with that just right crispy crust and light, fluffy middle. We both had the ceasar salad, which really prepped us well for our meal, as it was well sized and not overly dressed.  I ended up with the seafood risotto and my husband had the baked ziti with sausage. We were stunned. First of all, they came out HOT! Not the luke warm-ness that's becoming too common now, but truly hot! My husband loved his ziti. He went so far as to say it's better the first baked ziti he ever had, which was on New York's Mulberry Street with his parents when he was a teen. My risotto had so many layers of deep intense flavor I was beside myself. Not overly full of seafood, but enough to satisfy the craving, the clams, mussles, scallops and shrimp were to perfection. There was small peices of shredded lobster throughout. The peas, red peppers and asparagus were done well, but not mushy and the rice was just al dente. The saffron lobster bisque broth was intense in flavor but let each aspect of the dish shine through! As much as we were enjoying dinner, we decided to take half of each portion (very large portions, so bring friends or a large appetite or be prepared to take some home) home with us so we could have dessert. I'm so glad we did. We had the vanilla creme brulee. You could actually see the vanilla beans in the custard. And it wasn't overly sweet. Too many are cloyingly so, but not this one! And it had a rather thick ring of the burnt sugar, which I liked, cause to me that's the best thing about creme brulee. The owner, as mentioned by others, was all over the place, but always making time to sit and chat with his patrons to make sure they were happy. Julio was fabulously attentive, not being in our faces, but our glasses were never empty and the pace was perfect. We agreed this is a place we'll be going to at least once a month, if not more!", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ENJpS6i-s9hWiQg9ZGwevQ", "review_id": "aUvBSBJZQo6cJVpwDia-jA", "text": "That food is great!! I have had several dishes and they were all amazing, especially when comparing to other premium restaurants of the same type. \n\nService is very good. \n\nLocation is a little out of the way but in a very quaint spot. I love the interior and they have a great patio. \n\nThe only negative is that it is so far from my home... I'd like to visit it more often, but the distance will not stop me.", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mDKAUPRx0qriVY1PXi-jcQ", "review_id": "DEbE1kbRooUYqBf4UzeicQ", "text": "Last night L'amore severed 12 of us and dinning experience was great!\nThe food ...the service ...and the ambiance ...all worked without and snags. Greg, the owner is a warm, service oriented host that makes sure all went well. This is not a high priced restaurant ...the wine list offers some very good, reasonably priced vino that works well with the very good Italian cuisine. I know...a first generation Sicilian, who's family owned Italian Restaurants in over a 30 period. Sam Nocifera", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y0kjuHVdGQhLd-bqQ0gZnA", "review_id": "s8ZMQK1BXOQnlnGy0MVGtw", "text": "Have been back to L'Amore since my first review and things still as wonderful as ever.   This time I tried the seafood special, which was the Sole.   It was prepared just right with a great lemon caper sauce.   The salad and sides included with the dish were fantastic as usual.   Can't wait to go back here again and again.    Just so you know they sometimes have specials on \"Local Dines\" where you can get $40.00 voucher for $20.00.", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "M4QZNAfbTQmAvpUpWICuBw", "review_id": "PFCWQt300gm_NNPgGGC37g", "text": "We loved this place! We got a coupon off of restaurant.com and it wAs well worth the wait. I had the tortellini with the Alfredo sauce which is the best Alfredo sauce I have had to date! It's my favorite sauce. My hubby had the gnocci with the marinara sauce which was to die for! We will definitely go back. We had to wait 30min past our reservation but it was well worth it. Two dinner plates and a glass of wine hit the $50 coupon just perfectly.", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6D7atTOn34xsciCVrCp4DA", "review_id": "HpClKy3DsRo6Hmu-foHTTA", "text": "First time dining there last night.  Eggplant Parm was great although prepared differently than most.  It came looking like a piece of lasagne which the waiter did describe.  It was very tasty and had a little crispness on top which I like.  Linguine accompanied the dish and it was cooked perfectly.  Marinara was excellent.  Add some cauliflower and brocolli and it was a perfect dish.  A small field green salad was included although the salad was nothing special.\n\nMy wife had a special which was sole with a lemon caper sauce.  She raved about it.  Hers also came with linguine and some sauteed spinach which looked great and tasted great, too.\n\nAtmospher was terrific.  Dark, warm and friendly.  Service was terrific.  Greg the wwner circulates and greets all his guests.  Many knew him so he must get lots of regulars.\n\nSinger/keyboard in the lounge at 6:45pm so we only heard a little bit since we had to rush off to the Symphony.  But the performer was very good and NOT LOUD which was wonderful.  Just some night background music that seemed to match the older age of the customers.\n\nWe've driven past this place many times wondering what the food was like.  Glad we bought a Local Dines deal which was our incentive to try it out.  We'll definitely return with or without a coupon.\n\nTwo entrees, two glasses of wine, 1 cup of coffee = $90 (inl. tax and tip) before coupon.", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "GrSixRnGIxNUJ1Cn5DNX9A", "review_id": "BUPYV66LGOzpJ3iTXBB1Gw", "text": "This place is to Italian what Macayos is to Mexican, more domestic then authentic.  That isn't to say it isn't very tasty.  Very comfortable atmosphere and menu.", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QDYycbzKLF0Sd6jgf0wDRQ", "review_id": "F_FFW1XsXIq7JUFZFKrT4Q", "text": "Everything here was amazing!  I can't think of anything that I was unhappy with, which is why I'm giving this place 5 stars.  I made a reservation for my boyfriend as a surprise birthday dinner last week.  I was a little hesitant planning a birthday dinner at a new restaurant.  What if we didn't like the food or the service was poor?  When we walked in we were immediately greeted by a guy who I'm pretty sure is the owner.  After checking out the menu and FINALLY deciding on a dish (everything sounded great), my boyfriend ordered the seafood risotto and I ordered the rigatoni primavera, a vegetarian dish.  Each dish was served with a salad or soup and they also served fresh bread at every table.  While we were waiting for our food we noticed that the crowd there was much older.  I think we brought the median age down by about 30 years!  I also noticed that the guy who seated us was visiting every table, and chatting with everyone.  It seems like most of the people who were eating there were regulars, and knew all the details about this guys family.  Our salads arrived, and although the portion was small the Italian dressing was delish!  Next came our main dishes.  My boyfriend's plate was packed full of seafood including shrimp, scallops, mussels, and clams.  A bit too fishy for me, but he loved it.  My dish was amazing as well, with lots of flavor and tons of vegetables, including mushrooms, zucchini, and cauliflower.  In past reviews I always mention how it can be difficult to find vegetarian dishes with lots of flavor unless you are at a vegetarian restaurant.  That was not the case here at all, this place delivered.  The portions were big, so my boyfriend and I both ended up with some to take home.  We were both disappointed in knowing we had dinner plans the following night, as we were looking forward to eating our leftovers!  This restaurant was a nice change of pace from our usual loud and crowded old town restaurants.  The place was nice and quiet, with some light music playing in the background.  Overall, it was a great experience, and   I will definitely eat here again.", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xFG4Ca2HHmbxDTkMlmHnjQ", "review_id": "m82YM3ELQcxxXsePS5DzQg", "text": "Service would normally be better here, but our server was either a bit confused or couldn't hear us? We had some problems communicating with him sometimes.\n\nThe mussels were good, and the desserts we had were good as well.\n\nThe seafood salad was very bland, and the cioppino was just okay.\n\nAll in all, we wouldn't jump to return.", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YHoiq8jTSzjiALoSIoi0jg", "review_id": "vF8Lc7CXJcvL-UgzThT9WA", "text": "Wow!  This place is incredible!  One of my coworkers has recommended this place often and wow, she was so right!!  We sat at the bar and had the happy hour small plate calamari (which was the perfect size to share to start) which had the PERFECT texture; it was chewy but not too hard with just the right amount of crisp.  And the red pepper sauce it was served on was divine!  \nFor dinner the man got the Linguini with Fresh Clams and I got the Chicken Parmigiana upon the recommendation of the bartender.   Both came with a choice of soup or salad.  I got the house salad, which was a simple mix of iceberg and field greens with shaved carrots and a roma tomato slice with italian dressing on top (that had just the right amount of acidity) but upon tasting his soup (it was lentil tonight) I was a bit jealous.  The soup appeared to be a broth base with chopped vegetables and lentils, not a thick too-much-lentil type of soup.  It had great flavor without being overpowering.\nNow for the entrees.  Wow.  When they came out, my eyes popped.  When I smelled, my nose sang.  When I tasted, my mouth weeped.  We had asked the bartender if the clams were just in the sauce or if they were in the shell.  When he said \"both,\" we expected two or three whole clams with a smattering of clam in the sauce.  Boy, were we wrong!  There were 10-12 WHOLE CLAMS atop a garlic and white wine sauce FILLED with chopped manila clams.  \nThe Chicken Parmigiana would have made Sophia Petrillo of Golden Girls relocate to Phoenix!  The sauce was THE FRESHEST, most flavorful, not too wet tomato sauce I've ever had.  In. My. Life.  And I've had my share of tomato sauce, let me tell you!!  The chicken was moist and I'm not sure how the breading didn't get soggy by the last bite, but it didn't!!  The mozzarella cheese on top was melted to perfection.  The plates were served piping hot and we didn't let that slow us down!  \nThe beers were ice cold to the last drop as well, which is a necessity in my book.  The only critique the man had was that they could have a better selection of beers (he likes heavy craft beers).  \nWe will d.e.f.i.n.i.t.e.l.y. be back.  It is a bit pricy, but it's worth every cent!  And happy hour is a great value.  Draft beers are $3, glasses of wine and well cocktails are $5 and they have a selection of \"small plates,\" which are smaller portions of their appetizers, but with the entrees being so incredible AND coming with soup or salad (and don't forget the bread with some balsamic vinegar and olive oil!), you definitely won't leave hungry!  A+++!!!", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qVhngiluacR3lB9lFOPhPw", "review_id": "3_zeiJUz827rXLrxMt52TQ", "text": "Ate here many years ago and always had a good meal. Tonight we decided to go back and had high hopes. Started off with the calimarie and when it came out, there was almost no sauce with it. The salad was fine but too much dressing. I had the chicken piccatta and it was very oily and the sides were penne pasta with tomato sauce and some steamed carrots and broccoli. My wife had the halibut piccatta special that was very salty. Not really worth the money and the atmosphere was a senior citizen crowd.", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hOXXu0S4G4wJWv3cE1Tceg", "review_id": "-1sx2ZzcrUw9YW17BqXgLg", "text": "Eat here at least two--three times a month and its always awesome. Food, Bar, Customer service are great. \n\nIts a pleasure dining here. Lots of locals from Paradise Valley. \n\nBar is as good a place as any to sit. \n\nKISS\nKeep it Simple Stupid", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LxgdyviWGbgvVp_L0DABpg", "review_id": "XB9FtVpL3NWBz2lZtL0gqA", "text": "I've said on more than a few occasions that my meal of choice was the best tasting italian item Id ever tasted. I love the Alfredo dishes.... \nAnd excellent chicken Marsala!", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yDiCXOYJbbi5k1clMwo9Tw", "review_id": "nCYn6KiahIZZIAmD6QOtWQ", "text": "Great groceries, and fantastic service and the owner is out standing, great atmosphere.\nThanks Greg", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KfkXghMRZ-aDPV6Rg9pq8A", "review_id": "B4jK3QxZmdOGgjhg_kdJtQ", "text": "Slow service small portions and mediocre food", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GpBKdOw0Dhm7ElOKXYv7_A", "review_id": "y82Cu4N4lMSH0jz6TjktCQ", "text": "Excellent food and well worth the wait when they're crowded. Probably the 'hidden jewel' of Italian in all metro Phoenix and offers a wonderful atmosphere of fine dining with a very friendly, down-home staff. I'm 100% Italian from the East Coast and still have a hard time finding good Italian food in Phoenix....but this restaurant certainly can challenge!", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NrdRic2OHEwD7V60CfUFAA", "review_id": "ihpFkW1LK5E-TwjxHnwCfg", "text": "This was our anniversary, a special night.  We choose L'Amore partially for \"the Love\" we were celebrating.    Before we went my husband said he didn't want to use the coupon because he told me that coupons are never what they seem to be and owners don't give people with coupons the same courtesy.  He was right. \n  The food was wonderful!  Here is the problem.  We w ere the first guests in the dining room and with our reservations made the day before. We were seated at a table in an opening next to an area reserved for a company party that began with an hour of cocktails. Not very private or romantic. It was kind of like sitting next to the kitchen door in a restaurant.   As the private party progressed we could barely hear ourselves talk.  We mentioned this to our waitress, asked for a different table but was told the other tables were reserved \"for regulars.\" \nShe was nice, polite and apologetic.  \nBefore ordering, when we gave the waitress our coupon, she explained that the coupon was not valid for the specials and neither did the drinks count towards the $50.00 we must spend to use the coupon.  That made sense.  But we were ordering during happy hour and assumed we would be getting happy hour drink prices even though they would not count against the $50.00 minimum.  This was not the case. \n\nThe owner  was less than kind.   He was close to rude.  His attitude towards us using the coupon was insulting.  He never made any attempt throughout the evening to come to our table and see how we were doing, nor to apologize/offer to comp our drinks for the horrible noisy table experience.  We know the waitress mentioned it to him early in the evening.  His response was \"normally the party doesn't stand and talk so long.\"  So I guess by the owner it was the party patrons fault that we had a bad experience.  To illustrate our point on the noise,  after our appetizers, while we were having our main course, a table was seated near us, by the party as well.  After 10 minutes they got up and went into the bar to sit where there was live music that was quieter than the party.   I guess the owner is content with his regulars coming in and doesn't value new business potential.  We are disappointed in his attitude and recommend that he stop offering coupons because it doe not fit into his business plan and method of operation.  \nIn the end I guess you get what you pay for.  If we had paid full price my husband would have been more insistent on being treated like a patron dining in a fine restaurant, with his lovely wife, on what was supposed to be a romantic quiet evening.", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1T3VxbtJyQL2nEScJRm0uw", "review_id": "bCwB2F4A4my7KvWFZ7Avzg", "text": "Friendly, great food and great attitude.\n\nMy boss and a client went to L'Ampore and didn't know what to expect.  What we received was excellent, friendly service and a great meal.  This quaint find was delightful and as we walked away, the words came out of our mouths, \"that is the way to run a restaurant\"!\n\nThe food: Each of us had a something different;  Gnocchi made with pesto (they don't have it on the menu but the owner asked the staff if they could make it fresh.)   Ravioli with sweet Italian sausage and steak.  All were cooked to flavor and perfectly.  \n\nEven the wine was unique... \"If you see Kate\"... \n\nWhat a wonderful place with a great, take care of the customer attitude.  I will be back and I don't live in Phoenix.", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D9ry7SJ5vtsOc04b5zqkbQ", "review_id": "iomLZbutczUQqVqWd1NwFQ", "text": "A nice find in Phoenix. Good menu, something for everyone. I had Gnoochi which was terrific, others at my table had chicken, veal and salmon and all enjoyed their meal.  The wait staff is nice and attentive and they don't rush you out.  You can linger as long as you want. I imagine it would be very nice to have your meal outside on the patio but it was a little chilly the night we were there. Yes I would return for sure.", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "beh87cnFFvOPcW5PHsLd1Q", "review_id": "1MuZxjCmcDU6PbD25S2JSA", "text": "WOW!\n\nThis trip to Arizona has been spectacular for dining out. Last night was a great dinner at Sierra Bonita and tonight was L'amore.\n\nI find these places to eat from my Alaska Airlines web site. They partner with several restaurants and when I travel I sometimes search out new places to eat.\n\nI entertained a business client tonight and had a great meal.\n\nThe service was excellent, the owner Greg has a great personality. Ask him about his barnyard wine list that's not published. He recommended an off the wall wine called \"If you see kay\" (read it again slowly and you will get the double speak) It was very good and reasonably priced.\n\nThe food - Spectacular. I had the Cippino. It was loaded with seafood and I had them make it a little spicy. One of the best dishes I have ever had. The scallops were huge and tasty. I would order this time and time again. Everyone had a good meal. No complaints on anything.\n\nWe were there about 2 hours, no pressure to leave. They let you be and set your own pace. I loved it!", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ML4_6G2DJRiTEa03dyPs7w", "review_id": "wf1adwOgJ1NMa33573kz9w", "text": "Great Hidden little Gem! Great food can be pricey $$$ small great romantic atmosphere. I loved that I could change anything in the menu. They really cater to you! Definitely a older crowed but its the Biltmore area (what do you expect) .", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZIzRvYhfrMgMVmVILaT-yQ", "review_id": "Lfq89HfG3D1Ru6CrSO4EGw", "text": "Delicious food! Great wine list and mouth watering desert. We are here two night in a row because it was so good the first night. The second night was even better. I think this might be the best restaurant I have been to in a long time. Good service and very friendly owners. Don't hesitate!", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KWJNL25TVFMmcX-kzmjYcA", "review_id": "maxgfnxWPBcfL3JzQcBrVA", "text": "With 32 reviews and 4.5 stars I had high hopes. We were sorely disappointed. \n\nThe Restaurant:  Dated decor, Christmas lights everywhere (in Feb). Poor layout. \nThe Drinks:  bad wine and poorly made vodka cocktail made this a waste of time. \n\nThe Food:  Mediocre would be a compliment. The ziti and tortellini were terribly underseasoned. The salad was lettuce carrots and oil. Even the bread was subpar. \n\nThe Service:  Our server started off well but went downhill fast. No recommendations, MIA for 20 minutes and taking \"the food wasn't too bad\" as a compliment made this experience unenjoyable. \n\nThe Price:  There's not much worse than over paying for lackluster food.  I can cook better at home. \n\nThe Verdict:  Any other Italian restaurant is a better choice. Pick the next one.", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o7vyqOtnQAwMesKO9kKeRA", "review_id": "IL7ZGAlEa3b3KHRJn0WdsA", "text": "We love L'Amore and dine here whenever we are in town! We had friends visiting and celebrated her birthday at L'Amore. As always the evening was wonderful and the food delicious! So glad to have been introduced to this beautiful and friendly restaurant a few years ago by our local Phoenix friends.", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QmTJzZSoCIPb3JwKAKVM3g", "review_id": "lKzf5GllcuzFtEkyqvOdRQ", "text": "Very solid little Northern Italian restaurant on the outskirts of PV. Friendly, efficient servers, great entrees. My only problem was the appetizer mussels were tiny, but the other app (a grilled veggie platter) and all the entrees were great. A solid 4 stars.....", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3ZnCGqeaJP5VDXnx_roIXQ", "review_id": "EuePsqVel4-F931jtvpe6Q", "text": "I too bought the coupon from Restaurant.com but haven't been to this restaurant yet.  I went here to see the reviews and check out the menu, only to see this point/counterpoint between this patron and the owner. All I can say is WOW!!!  Caveat Emptor!!  (If you have no clue what I am refering to, scroll down and look at the review from 1/24/11 and the Restaurant's weak reply.  It's pretty funny.)\n\nUPDATE - MAY 31, 2013\n\nI must admit I went in with a bit of a chip on my shoulder expect this staff to be rude to me.   None of that happened!\n\nWe were overjoyed with our experience.  We met the owner, his wife and many of the locals.  The food was spectacular, the service was great and all the locals PV folks were fun.  This is our new found local Italian restaurant!\n\nIn addition to all of this the food was spectacular.  We had the Caesar salad, linguini and clams and the rigatoni and sausage.\n\nIf you are tired of the \"same-old\" at Biltmore or along Camelback, drive a couple of minutes up 32nd street to Lincoln and enjoy this gem!", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IpCH-jaFA-1YgCdi6YmnFg", "review_id": "vDFUMMJdqiYhjMjdc32WMg", "text": "The decor was outdated along with the menu and food.\n\nA friend recommended it.  It's an average Italian restaurant with classic Italian food that you would expect at any average Italian restaurant.  They did not break out with new flavors. The quality was also average.  I will not be going back on my own free will.", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LS7_4WjnKZKH5cNMwSmobg", "review_id": "AAMaCF6nWFguHHZCcBD7vA", "text": "Thank you for a memorable evening of great people, delicious food, wonderful wine and being made to feel like we were old friends. Will definitely be back on our next trip.", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RsdWsTkyHCaGIsZJstWu8Q", "review_id": "cZv91efUgDsRRcopq4AKNA", "text": "Great culinary experience. Greg, the owner, is very personable. Enjoyed the live music and the whole warm feeling of the restaurant...great food and great wine.", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ak69mir2rOeaFIPXTMWYTg", "review_id": "CP0gGVIWoy7MUxFxZROILA", "text": "Excellent food, great service, owner is very friendly and accomodating to certain food requests!\nHas become one of my family's favorite Phoenix restaurants!!", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BrZvWG58oqZLPFB3clVd5g", "review_id": "yYAzaZvX8th5t2anEDeBrA", "text": "We are new neighbors just up the hill in Paradise Valley, and we SO wanted this to be our \"go to\" dinner place for nights when we were too busy to cook and to take visiting families and friends.   Full disclosure:  we tried four times, each time it was around 8:00 pm. Two of the four we were treated pretty poorly by a female hostess. There were still patrons eating in the restaurant, but she told us they were getting the main dining room set up for a big event the next day (both times) and sat us in the bar. Last night, there was a basketball game on in the bar...I would not mind eating in a pub atmosphere if we were paying pub prices. So, when we told her that the noise was too much and asked to be reseated in the restaurant she refused. I don't think was too much to ask, for just the two of us. And it's interesting the other two times we went, the male hosts gave us the choice, and sat us in the restaurant.  Food has been inconsistent, but not all that bad.  Pasta on two visits was all small pieces (spaghetti one night and fettuccine another) like we were getting the dregs. I'd be more tolerant of that, but for the price of the food, we expect a more pleasant dining experience.   Too bad.  They need to make some changes.", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4IxLt4QvCsJEdaNvH9QApw", "review_id": "kipEkJj4Edz3ViF8PGUrvw", "text": "Hadn't been in a couple years and after such a fantastic meal, I had to slap myself!  \n\nStarting with the something as simple as the Italian bread which was warm, perfectly crusty on the outside and tender on the inside! Perfection.\n\nMenu Special: off-the-bone  beef short ribs with a side of sauteed spinach and stuffed cannelloni. The short ribs were fork-tender, moist and perfectly seasoned. The cannelloni was simply amazing too.\n\nOff the menu: Lasagna. Classic. Perfection!! I got full toward the end of it, but kept pushing like the little engine who could. \n\nNew York style cheesecake and Cappuccino for dessert. Perfect finish to a ferfect meal! \n\nSat at the bar for dinner and the service from Laura was awesome. \n\nSome folks on Yelp have described the interior as outdated. True. Its not a hipster spot but I think that sort of adds to the charm  of the place.", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Up6AOvdqO2e4UfQZ-qji7w", "review_id": "JlKJrTndwrAJSouB0ELYhg", "text": "Awesome Italian restaurant! Went here with my family and they loved it. Will go back time and time again. Also has specials daily!", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "bKwdP5opiUMG8ZGcCfJFQg", "review_id": "jcwB3hF_qWk-hC5hOvI-Qw", "text": "the best italian reataurant ever. fresh authentic italian home food. the pasta is excellent. fresh everyday from the markets they get the best seafood.", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OWo8V0gWe9T7wyllbG7nJw", "review_id": "x056IkgRRxgcMZrwHdrBRQ", "text": "My husband and I found it one Open kitchen. We read the reviews and decided to try it out. We waited 5 minutes before anyone greeted us at the door. The hostess asked us if we wanted the formal dining area or lounge. We chose the lounge. She asked if we wanted a wine list. We said yes. Bread was brought over and that wS the last we saw of anyone for 20 minutes. Finally, I said lets go. My husband went to find the hostess and I guess a manager came and asked if we have been helped. I said no, and he brought someone over. The waiter didn't seem to thrilled to serve us. He had trouble remembering the specials. Not impressed with the service, staff, or food. Won't be going back.", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "inxWHYGscfzDQHTPlzGSSQ", "review_id": "agO9OM53yu7px0JxtiuN-w", "text": "Like Natalie's review below, it has been years since I have been here. It kind of fell off the radar and I have no idea why! \n\nThe service was great. I love the family atmosphere here. The food was incredible - and then the prices were 30% less than I would expect for that quality of food. Seriously - this place will never fall off the radar again.\n\nWe had two specials that night: Short Ribs with Canneloni (maybe the best canneloni I have ever had) and the Red Snapper in a lemon piccata with a side of linguine.  Perfection!  And not to mention the part about rarely finding good, fresh red snapper in the desert...  That is one of my favorite fish.  So glad it was on special!", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8n4SarsuI9Km6lEtydiE0w", "review_id": "ePGhSGjY2ItirvD7zzEG2g", "text": "We gathered for a ladies holidays lunch. We were warmly greeted by the owner and waiter. I choose the tomato and artichoke soup. Incredibly smooth and flavorful and the artichokes are an amazing addition. \nOne of the ladies asked for something special for her diet and they cooked it to perfection. I will definitely go back to try other items. And the atmosphere has a local hangout feeling that is comforting.", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8Sd0pzAX1lH-X219aDYvqQ", "review_id": "DBzAXECG3mACHiwCgDci2Q", "text": "Was in Phoenix on business and found this restaurant to be highly recommended. Went over with some business associates and the food was tremendous. Being from NYC I felt I knew good Italian food, but everything here was perfect. Our waiter \"Little Vic\" was a good time and the wine he recommended was delicious. Don't forget to try their linguini specialty of the house!", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-XkW4sYeXhvfoUXvTUL-gg", "review_id": "Df1LAsBJ4kEoIVCf7aB0wg", "text": "Great food and service. Wine prices are reasonable and they have some very good wine available. Owners are always onsite and available to say hello and just check that all is well. Music a few nights a week but same guy all the time.", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B1bP4Old-NnHNdvsHTW0_Q", "review_id": "ZN_6n7XlS7sG7IlDc2cHYQ", "text": "Last night we planned a special Valentine's dinner! We made reservations 2 weeks in advance so we would definitely have a table! It was a very important night for us and we went looking forward to a lasagne dinner!  Unfortunately at 8:15 pm they were out! We were stunned, disappointed, and decided to settle for spaghetti! We did ask for the manager and he explained that they did not plan on so many wanting lasagne!  Well the bread was very good!  We had to ask for more and had to go find someone to get us some more butter!  We mentioned this to the hostess who proceeded to tell us our waiter was new!  After dinner when the manager wanted to know if we enjoyed. We told him.... not really... It was not what we wanted and $55 was pretty expensive for spaghetti!  He asked so we told him what we thought! Oh my!  He was rude, talking to us in a loud voice!!! Now we are getting mad but pay the bill and get up to leave at this point we just want to be gone! The manager is following us out and now he is yelling!  We were very much shocked he starting yelling the F word.  The doors are wide open and he does not seem to care that the entire place can easily hear him! He sees we are parked in handicapped right out front! Now he is yelling even louder about us illegally parking! Oh by the way the parking pass is extremely valid! This is a very unpleasant scene by the MANAGER!  The spaghetti was definitely not worth it!  Unfortunately I will never get to try the lasagne!  Do not recommend at all!", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0m0be0bzhSUozOFiCIzMRw", "review_id": "XXCgOqtclfFh71R2YKS7Sg", "text": "We love to visit L'Amore for a nice quiet dinner experience. Greg and his staff always provide the best service. Special requests? No problem. Service with a smile!  Highly recommend L'Amore.", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dCkqmUzuOspPn3xoRuFdYA", "review_id": "qdAy2_Ay_KFLylqhip5fvw", "text": "Best Lobster Ravioli I have ever had.", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AgRQq4syFH-Bc4hz9QQFfQ", "review_id": "N28zzA8bwu-MTeYma13Iyg", "text": "I do not know who is cooking here, but what is coming out of that kitchen, is pure magic! I am a foodie. I've been everywhere and every place so I am not easy to impress but I got to admit... I am impressed. I cannot wait to come back, and if i talk too much it may be difficult to get a table next time. So I will just say, it was the most delicious food ever! The mushroom soup was.exquisite. The lemon butter caper grouper was out of this world, and I didnt order the cioppino but i have never seen something so amazing. Chuck full of seefood. My friend LOVED IT! I am really impressed. The service was great by the way. It felt like they were expecting me and i was a vip. Warmly greeted by the owner himself, and what it felt like the wholeteam of waiters, i could not complain.", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "El2b3KmAkFpa6Opyq3qTKQ", "review_id": "bpKYIXNy7zkZcQT3obxqyg", "text": "This is one of my favorite restaurants. From top to bottom this is a class restaurant. The owner is very personable and cares about your experience.", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lxgRCc88vjS4r_vxR2ZN0A", "review_id": "hf4e56rx3cKEVdoTqAzLtQ", "text": "This place is amazing!! The food is delicious and the service is impeccable. It is a great place for date night or to have another couple and enjoy their company while having a fabulous dinner!! I would highly recommend this place even for a drink at the bar!! ... and the Mussels are to die for... Great Job Greg and Kim !!", "business_id": "PAtgWCLCFRQd_fjnihISOg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "oO67QFlS3PqTTRBEp_chIQ", "text": "A dinner, drink, and a movie all within a hundred yards? Not too shabby.\n\nThere are a few good dinner options: Houston's, McCormick and Schmick's and a Nixon's. While you can grab a drink or two at any of those places, I recommend the Merc Bar for a change of scene before going to catch a late show.\n\nAs for the theaters, there are a lot of them so any even semi-mainstream film should be there on a given night. Aside from the punk teenagers roaming around (ahem, Me ten years ago) the ambiance is cozy, if nothing else. \n\nAfter the movie, you can roam across the street over to the Biltmore (which will soon be connected with a bridge of some sort, apparently) and grab a coffee at the old local standby Coffee Plantation.", "business_id": "_sBRg5hmoBqkZPzFpcMBOQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 0, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "05dR_fRifDR8L_huso4AQg", "text": "If you're looking to watch a movie, 4 stars.\nIf you're looking to eat out, 4 stars.\nIf you're looking for a sugary treat, 4 stars.\nIf you're looking for a great glass of wine, 4 stars. \n\nPretty much, if you're looking to spend money, 4 stars. \n\nThis isn't your nightly hangout spot. It's not the public domain in which you people watch, although it gets pretty hoppin' during the weekend nights. From upscale restaurants to unique eateries, this place certainly gives you options. C'mon, it's the perfectly modern Date & Movie kind of center. But, I like it. \n\nI'm not going to go every weekend, mind you. But once in a while is certainly a-okay. There's plenty of parking in the garage, or you can park across at the Biltmore and use the underground passage. It's a short trek, and everyone knows when the weather is nice, it's a rare treat to be able to walk more than 15 feet without hyperventilating, or sweating so badly you look like the creepy guy at the gym - you know, the one with the horrid pit stains. \n\nIn any case, this is a fun spot to go. It's a great date spot, I think. Case in point: Man waits with flower at Valet. Sleek black car deposits sleek woman in black attire. Man hands woman flower. She smiles. They walk toward Houston's. Uhm... I'm pretty certain that's a date. And it happened at the Esplanade. Right before my very own eyes. I swear.", "business_id": "_sBRg5hmoBqkZPzFpcMBOQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Cp-PV8rsypbO-xBrQ6KmQg", "review_id": "GGx2gRAURedQWbgQ7Vvr0w", "text": "The upstairs theater is nice enough. There are a few nice semi-upscale restaurants here. It's also got a really good swanky (and somewhat hidden) bar here. \n\nSo why only 2 stars? Well, because it smells like this is where all the diarrhea in the world goes to die... especially the parking structure. If you can escape the smell though, this is a nice spot for a date. The problem with that is when you go walk her to her car, you have to try and figure out how to have a good night kiss while your nose is telling your brain that you are swimming in a septic tank.\n\nThe new Waterfront mall corridor stinks like this as well. Maybe that's where the term \"filthy rich\" comes from. What do these people eat?", "business_id": "_sBRg5hmoBqkZPzFpcMBOQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sqgvPaVrZUqily4fLyBxhQ", "review_id": "L3obi1UBx9YjkBd0FuJVzQ", "text": "I guess the recession hit this shopping center pretty hard, which is shocking since it's right across the street from the Biltmore. The shops and movie theater are kind of behind everything, so there's not a lot of exposure and whatnot. Plus, the parking structure is a pain in the ass. I personally wouldn't shop here because parking is such a pain. \n\nAnyway, I went to see a movie here at the AMC, which looked nice. In walking through the shops, I couldn't believe how many \"For Lease\" signs there were. Kind of sad to see. Anyway, I made my way to the movie theater, which is upstairs. There's a nice escalator to take you up, except it was broken. Ugh! I'm guessing either they shut it down at a certain time to save money or they don't have enough money to fix it. It wouldn't have been so bad except it just had rained and it was still 95\u00ba outside, so hiking up those metal stairs was not fun.", "business_id": "_sBRg5hmoBqkZPzFpcMBOQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y76b3SuhzkXUzyvQbZEEBw", "review_id": "I3YzNvW6to_3bJAeCCEL4A", "text": "I love this area, it's a hidden gem...!", "business_id": "_sBRg5hmoBqkZPzFpcMBOQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "gZrhBF90vlBvBycEvN9OgA", "review_id": "iNLB3RJiw3LW1j-vhao2KA", "text": "this place is bit hard to find. It is worth it. The prices for food and drink are pretty good. A place that is more sports bar and has requesite drink and food specials. I'm giving this place an extra star for having sake, in a bottle, in the reachin. It can be warmed up and excellent price forsake bomb $7.50 = 2 or 3 bombs.\nKaraoke on Saturday nights. I might have sung a Turtles song, but our group sang along with those standards - Bohemian Rhapsody. Cheers to the guy that did Dennis Leary's \"I'm an A$$hole.\" Yet, tell your friend. It was about yesterday(Sunday) and fumble for TD - Niners win.", "business_id": "JxgoluY8hnC34cys_f80xA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jKeaOrPyJ-dI9SNeVqrbww", "review_id": "TxGWWgOkyd09BsshK4y7Ww", "text": "Boo!  This bar does not have anything going for it.  The place is tiny, and the karaoke painful.  On a Saturday night, only one other party was present with my group of 10.  Yet, the two bartenders on duty still found it difficult to make sure everyone's needs were tended to.  The location is very hard to find as well; I wouldn't have made it without additional directions from a friend.   When I finally did arrive after my 45 minute drive at 10:00p.m., I found out that the kitchen was already closed.  Weak.  I will not return.  Oh!  Did I mention that I was charged for the soda I ordered at the bar?  Generally the soda is free of charge at most establishments, when you are with a group of drinkers.", "business_id": "JxgoluY8hnC34cys_f80xA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "-txH2zJSBZQHO6RWvoWXuQ", "review_id": "69SJVGcZLtDtGo9lWWeEHw", "text": "There is nothing remotely interesting at Deemo's.  An obviously premade frozen hamburger, fries of the sort I can buy at Safeway, and prices that are higher than any one of my beloved restaurants where it's all fresh?  No thanks.\n\nI ate lunch here today, as it's in my office complex.  The place itself is actually pretty cute and seems like it would be fun to grab a few beers after work, which is why I gave it the two stars.  But every other restaurant in the complex would have to close down before I'd pay $10 for anything on Deemo's menu again.", "business_id": "JxgoluY8hnC34cys_f80xA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hY83SqqHJlsZQaP9Dv42Tw", "review_id": "LEdMLFuJ-DuarGdGTKm2AQ", "text": "Deemos American Grill is a tiny little bar tucked far, far away in the rear (heehee) of the Camelback Esplanade.  In fact, its location is so obscure, I honestly don't know how people stumble upon it.  Deemos is neither interesting nor original; if you do happen to find it, I can't imagine that you would go back.\n\nI, however, did go back.  Let me explain...\n\nFirst, I would like to say that I have been a Deemos patron a handful of times and only on Wednesday nights.  Why Wednesday nights, you might ask?  Well, Wednesday night is karaoke night!\n\nIt all started when a friend of mine called and asked me to go to karaoke with her and of course, I obliged.  I love to tear up a mic every now and then.  I had trouble finding the place (surprise!) and I wasn't terribly impressed when I got there.\n\nThere is a smoking patio outside, so if you're a smoker, that totally rocks.  If you're not a smoker, you may get turned off dodging smoke rings as you walk through the patio to get in the front door.  Inside, there is a U-shaped bar, some high tables, low tables and a couple of booths.  \n\nI'm pretty sure they have a menu, but I've never eaten there and I've never actually seen anyone eating there.  The drink prices aren't great but they aren't really expensive.  I know this because I am a patient person.  The bartenders are awful.  Wait.  Let me tell you what they're good at doing.  They are really good at ignoring you for an exorbitant amount of time, going outside for a 20 minute smoke break, mixing the wrong drink and treating you like they don't really work for tips.\n\nThe ONLY reason I went in the first place and the ONLY reason I went back was the karaoke.  And that's also the reason I gave a 2-star review instead of a 1-star review!\n\nNickstar Entertainment (www.nickstarkaraoke.com) runs the show at Deemos on Wednesday nights from 9pm til 1am.  They are awesome.  They have the biggest selection of songs I've ever seen in my life AND their books are organized.  Their collection is digital.  Their mics are good.  They are fun and genuinely good people.  \n\n\"Dear Nickstar, I am your biggest cheerleader.  You are the only reason Deemos is still in business.  They should thank you... and pay you extra.\"\n\nBut now I have a problem.  I won't be going to Deemos anymore.  Unfortunately, Nickstar is having a censorship problem due to poor management (surprise) and a group of people who have apparently complained about being offended by some of the performances, namely those that incorporate the use of curse words.  \n\nHmmm...  Bar + Drunk People = F-Bombs.  Isn't that a standard people have come to expect?  I can't imagine someone being offended by a couple of curse words IN A BAR.  But apparently, it's become a problem for some and a disappointment to others who enjoy flexing their 1st amendment rights (and their wicked ability to rock a mic).\n\nHonestly, I can't believe that Deemos would sell out like that.  Wait, actually it really doesn't surprise me that much.  The only thing I'm disappointed about is missing out on some great karaoke, but I can catch Nickstar in Tempe (and I will!).\n\nDeemos American Grill, I will never visit your establishment again and I won't miss it.  Shame on you.", "business_id": "JxgoluY8hnC34cys_f80xA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cEIeuU0-4fX0Y4qCUW3PwQ", "review_id": "DdPvn-Zbh4aZUxxGEbVt9Q", "text": "This place is really not great. The fajitas are, to be generous, merely ok, and much of the fare is actually bad. but i go here weekly. b/c it is in my office building and the other option is quizno's. so, i would mainly recommend this if you work in my building and are too lazy to walk to quizno's. god, that's sort of a depressing thought...", "business_id": "JxgoluY8hnC34cys_f80xA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "CayYjCjDVk6Wn8Ep4EuOCA", "review_id": "GE7kPxwlSZsy89uhMkmCIA", "text": "Wow. \nThis place sucks.\nHonestly, don't waste your time. The food is overpriced. The service is awful. I hate the parking structure. It's just a mess. \nA hot mess.\nHow are they staying open?\nMy arnold palmer was $2.50. The tea was flavored and tasted really gross with lemonade.\nWe split the house salad which was obviously the prepackaged spring mix from Costco (or Sysco -- whatevs) \nThen we split a medium pesto, tomato, and basil pizza. The tomatoes were not ripe, the sauce was bland, and the pesto was non existent. And then the 30 pine nuts that were smashed into the cheese were overkill.\nThe crust was fair.\nThe server took my plate before I was finished and then set it back down after she realized my fork was in my mouth.\nSo for two teas, a house salad, and a medium pizza our tab was $22 \n??? Costco Pizza would have been better.\nBleh.", "business_id": "JxgoluY8hnC34cys_f80xA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "brVALNYhCaLUaQljGLGW4Q", "review_id": "eKdm4I4usyUm-3KcDGeShw", "text": "Went here after seeing a movie in the Esplanade.  Drinks are a lot more reasonably priced here than Merc or Morton's.  Happy hour was from 3pm to 7pm.  They have expanded since I had been there last.  Room in the back seemed decent.  Check it out the next time you are in the area.", "business_id": "JxgoluY8hnC34cys_f80xA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aUQ6njozfD9yMPXPC-aYbA", "review_id": "nO5MABT3Korw0vkJZfeUPg", "text": "I really was expecting more for being at the Esplanade. I would think that they would have a minimum standard or something, right?\n\nWell, I had the grilled tuna melt. It was okay, nothing to write home about. My friend had a ham(?) sandwich and the soup, which he told the waitress was good but I noticed he didn't finish half of it.\n\nI guess this is more of a bar than a restaurant but the food was obviously a low priority, even though it was a little on the pricey side. None of the veggies in my sandwich were fresh; avocado was not even ripe. Fries sucked.\n\nAlthough the place was about 80% full, the wait staff still seemed surprised and ambivalent to see us come in.\n\nI should have listened to my friend when when walked by the Quizno's!", "business_id": "JxgoluY8hnC34cys_f80xA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "Lp_Ykqfbv5Q-oyGYlMGJRg", "review_id": "HYDjzBC8FaoviM2VKwZlBA", "text": "Don't even bother. This place is a ghost town with less than bright servers.", "business_id": "JxgoluY8hnC34cys_f80xA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "j4DuJR-G-srnbaMRmwDs6g", "text": "Was on my way to see a movie, thinking I could get a casual quick bite to eat, I didn't realize there are so few places to choose from in this immediate area. \nI stopped in here and picked a seat at the bar. It was about 530p on a Friday and I was one of maybe 6 people there. The bartender handed me a happy hour menu and a regular and convinced me on getting one of her \"signature\" margaritas. \nWell I looked over the regular and the happy hour menu. Some items were only like 30 cents below the regular price and another item (Edamame) was $3.98 on the regular menu and $4 on the happy hour menu. I decided on a Shrimp Cocktail ($9something on the regular menu and $6 on the happy hour). \nWhile waiting on my shrimp, I was served up this \"signature\" margarita. The rim ooozing with a strange red concoction. It was weird,  I asked what it was the bartender said it was chile and claimed that it was the key to making the margarita so great. [Hummm...ok?!]  I was brave enough to sample, which turned out to be some strange chile lime slime instead of salt. Ok?! Just weird I used the lime at the rim of my glass to wipe off this ooze when the bartender wasn't looking...she seemed so proud of this mess she was calling signature. Not one to waste liquor I finished it. \nThe shrimp cocktail arrived and looked promising 6 good sized shrimp, garnished nicely. The cocktail sauce was spicy with lots of horseradish, which I enjoyed. The avocado was a nice compliment not too much. The Shrimp....over cooked, tough....but I ate 'em. The crackers, provided while still individually wrapped still had a taste like they came out of my grandma's purse. I ate the 2 crackers in the packet,  left the rest there and chased it all with my \"signature\" margarita. *shiver*   \nSafe to say given the options across the street and in the area I will not be headed back here if I have a choice.", "business_id": "JxgoluY8hnC34cys_f80xA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A_O8wZOsMTPwyeYA4-Rsow", "review_id": "ub9QfxatKjVDMAtrt6_MoA", "text": "I'm always perplexed when the staff knows nothing about their on-line specials. This time it was the Yelp ad. Luckily it was quickly resolved by the bartender this time which was refreshing. \n\nThe place it's self is a pretty generic bar. I just had a few drinks along with the Crab Cakes which were actually pretty good.", "business_id": "JxgoluY8hnC34cys_f80xA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_7el1cOgnfkNfmZKi277bQ", "review_id": "SMuJSFeiOUUxvkctgvzJyA", "text": "Going down hill fast and signs of stopping! Sorry I have not reviewed this joint sooner. I have been going to Deemo's since they first opened at the Esplanade. The food and the service used to be fantastic! The Portabello mushroom burger was my fav! Now they can't get nothin right. \n\nThe last time I had the burger it was different they swear its the same meat and everything but my taste buds don't lie. This burger was awful, maybe even freezer burnt. The huge mushroom was the best part. \n\nI tried the Philly cheese recently and um I really to prefer to have meat on my sandwich! This was the sorriest Philly steak ever! Barely to bites of meat all bread and not good bread either! \n\nTheir crab cakes are awesome but the last time I got those they were under cooked and had bits of shell in them YUCK! \n\nToday I ordered eggs over medium and crisp bacon. I got eggs over easy and under cooked precooked bacon that was so thin you could see through! All this for 6.17! Plus tax! This is bad eggs and really bad bacon! YUCK!\n\nDon't bother dropping in here for the free app unless you go for the crab cakes and then leave. Just not what they used to be and it just keeps getting worse.\n\nAlso on a side bar the service has gone way down hill to. The servers are not very bright here at least the ones I have come across over the past couple years.", "business_id": "JxgoluY8hnC34cys_f80xA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZKs7NR45Fi27wcIoAilEMQ", "review_id": "D72mdegfc40cizhTWR4f9w", "text": "This was one of the most hilarious and hardcore ab working nights I've had in a really really really long time!  \nThe bartender was awesome and kept the drinks coming...  Sorry, can't comment on the food.  \nI'll go back, just for the people watching!", "business_id": "JxgoluY8hnC34cys_f80xA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aOGle_pq-6i9SkOP_WdSaw", "review_id": "T5nDUSjKWs0tVslstSHkRQ", "text": "Cheap drink at happy hour and a free appetizer just for mentioning the Yelp ad. Great place to wet the whistle.", "business_id": "JxgoluY8hnC34cys_f80xA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fAiVqZv7P_oc5CzGMX_G9w", "review_id": "-yxBoeSJaPrzTZXoh9dYjw", "text": "I met some friends here for lunch, the menu is a weird mosh of Italian, Mexican and American food....it is almost like they can't figure out what kind of restaurant they want to be. \n\nI ordered the cheese enchiladas which was probably the wrong choice at a non-Mexican restaurant, but I just wasn't feeling anything else. The two people who were with me got their food, and I was still waiting, and waiting and waiting. Finally the waitress came over and asked if anyone had been here to talk to me...isn't that her job? She said that they gave my dish to someone else by accident, so they are making me a \"fresh\" plate. \n\nMy enchiladas finally arrive, and look like they were just slopped on the plate. i take a bite and guess what? They were barely warm! You would think that a \"fresh\" plate would be served piping hot! I took a few bites, but by now I was over them and late for a meeting. \n\nA waitress that was different than ours brought over our check, which included my enchiladas. I told her what the problem was, but she didn't seem to speak English very well and said she would go ask someone. They did take them off the bill, but that really should have been done automatically since the other people at my table were done with their food before I even got mine! \n\nThe decor is odd too, it is like they are trying to be a sports bar, but maybe aren't sure, evidenced by the 6 plasma TVs sitting in the corner still in their boxes! \n\nIf I have a say in the matter....I won't be returning to Deemos.", "business_id": "JxgoluY8hnC34cys_f80xA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xcp4S_0GINeO20sKvBqT9g", "review_id": "xiIVbxMU3Dij7_yMswKdiQ", "text": "We came in here to have a few drinks before going across the street for dinner. As soon as we sat down at the bar, the bartender (who couldn't speak English very well) comes over. I immediately ask her to relay the happy hour specials. $3.99 house wines, and $2 drafts. My companion has a budlight draft, I choose a house pino grigio. We ended up staying for two rounds. The bartender disapears and we ask the \"manager\" for the check. After he brings it over we notice that my wine was $10 a glass. After explaining to the \"manager\" that we came in here for the happy hour. He says he will go ask the \"owner\" in back. He comes back, shrugs his shoulders and says that there is nothing he can do. Meanwhile the bartender (who can settle this) is still nowhere to be found. I explain to him that I live very close by and usually come here to watch football on sundays, but sadly I will not be returning. He says \"Oh.... let me ask the owner again\" and walks back. At that point, I had enough. It wasn't about the money. I stood up, left money on the bar and walked out. This place is a joke.", "business_id": "JxgoluY8hnC34cys_f80xA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_7el1cOgnfkNfmZKi277bQ", "review_id": "Wt2YX3wYlMHaPYNTCVg-pg", "text": "Out of business, not surprising they have been going down hill for years.", "business_id": "JxgoluY8hnC34cys_f80xA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "llkm_iXQszkN5DZvmqjNqA", "review_id": "b5T5HpoaSyqVeanLB2kj4A", "text": "Suprisingly not too bad... and i didnt get sick... I just popped in to get a taco and bean burrito and it was very good and super cheap... this is almost like one of those taco stands you would find in mexico, but it is indoors... and they even had a \"vintage\" street fighter 2 video game... i have not seen one of those in like 10+ years... but if you want some food the same price as T-Bell but more of the real deal check it out...", "business_id": "WzhHlaEyaHE4KIFfcqC_9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 20, "useful": 14, "cool": 16}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "jJdyqhjuBx-wVZQsrZJYJw", "text": "OK. I can't believe I've kept this secret for so long. I can't believe I'm about to walk out of yet another closet. But if I can help just one person...Yes. I crave. On occassion. Ok, like weekly. Filiberto's carnitas tacos. That's all I've ever had from here. Always drive thru. God forbid any of my foodie friends from yelp or chowhound see me. Two perfect little corn tortillas, filled with tender and juicy pork with a few crispy edges, cilantro and pico de gallo. Ole. I eat them in my car. With a measure of guilt and shame. But it just it makes it more exhilirating. And tastey. Ahhhh...a weight has been lifted!", "business_id": "WzhHlaEyaHE4KIFfcqC_9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-12-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ofxlhi_HKp7myFDpwg9aIA", "review_id": "8z8PSGeiviWDXv0EHNlKfg", "text": "OK...so I am waiting for Yelp to get into the half a star system so things aren't so cut in dry, I gave this place a 3 but it probably is more like  a two and a half star joint..\n\nOK so my first day in Phoenix this was the first place I had ever eaten, a friend of mine took me there and afterword asked me how I liked my grilled cat;) in any event then this place was a dump, and I might of thought that he was serious about the fried cat in my burritos, now since that time this place has come quite a ways but not quite that far. \n\nAs far as the drive thru goes it is super fast, and going inside is not suggested, it is a bit dirty and even when it looks clean you still have the feeling like your in a scene from Joe's apartment and the roaches are hiding around every corner and under every napkin holder waiting to jump up and start water skiing across your salsa dish. The food ranges on decent, I always end up with the carne asada burrito or super nachos which is enough for two people to say the least. \n\n But I have had some bad experiences their two, where the burritos feel like they were dipped in beef water not good...or the nachos are so greasy that they eat through the Styrofoam container they are served in. \n\nThe staff is friendly for the most part, and this place is ALWAYS open! \n\nThis is my late night nothing else is open except jack in the crack I am hungry but not that hungry place to eat.\n\n I would have to say stay away from any place that has the word berto's in it which I think is Mexican for fireass, but in general this location is good enough for me to yelp about it, I would say yelp it at your own risk, but for after hour drunk food it will suffice.", "business_id": "WzhHlaEyaHE4KIFfcqC_9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WRVrxPlDOCFsKmzhjdGqxg", "review_id": "s7sTBonZ9Y3giK0AoGTKOA", "text": "I tried a carne asada quesadilla and was grossed out by the huge amount of meat in the tortilla. Next, I tried guac and chips and was grossed out by the slimy guacamole. I thought I would never return.\n\nThe next week at school, however, I saw my teaching colleague enjoying a Filliberto's breakfast burrito and it looked delicious. She confirmed to me that their breakfast items are generally tastier than their lunch and dinner items.\n\nThat same week, I headed to Filiberto's for a bacon, egg and cheese burrito. In contract to my disgusting dinner choices, this menu item was delicious! The large tortilla, crispy bacon and real-tasting eggs made for a satisfying breakfast. I was definitely \"full\" for the morning AND lunch.\n\nCome to Filiberto's for breakfast at dawn (or breakfast at lunch or dinner), but don't come back at dusk.", "business_id": "WzhHlaEyaHE4KIFfcqC_9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pDSMS-IW5wyZK0XBi4jnDw", "review_id": "hKDLiQDVROjfDLZUAmcqbA", "text": "Great new building and this one didn't get swallowed up by that Julioberto's crap that's infecting several Filiberto's locations.  Consistent food that you definitely need to be in the mood for.  Chips and salsa in the dining room now, and no more bad seating.  Good show.", "business_id": "WzhHlaEyaHE4KIFfcqC_9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "xZvRLPJ1ixhFVomkXSfXAw", "review_id": "k06ANVFvoJeudjuEjaBa3A", "text": "this is a newer, cleaner location.\n\ntheir agua frescas are very good. get the cheese crisp! delicious simplicity!\n\nfree chips and salsa if you dine inside!", "business_id": "WzhHlaEyaHE4KIFfcqC_9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hPsOtW5Fdsm6yFtllGYcMg", "review_id": "liWU7sQFmlJlOnP3RPhwmg", "text": "I've gotta say that the food is good and I no longer eat at Taco Bell because I enjoy this so much more.  The reason why they don't get 5 starts is because their service SUCKS!  The girls in the drive thru are always miserable and awful, they never say hi or thank you.  They always mess my burrito up because I don't eat cheese and I don't think they understand so they always put so much cheese on everything.  I don't even care about that though, I just have to be very specific.  It's the customer service that gets me, I am a paying customer, put a smile on your face...", "business_id": "WzhHlaEyaHE4KIFfcqC_9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Fvr8RmAQ4z1E7Ca1CA8mQA", "review_id": "QbSEPn3ZXgJ5OVNMfRdyfQ", "text": "Had the meatiest, unbelievably stuffed beef burrito ever here. Cheap too, although it was kind of greasy. Still good though, A-OK!", "business_id": "WzhHlaEyaHE4KIFfcqC_9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o1F6ndeDv47bU747WwdRGQ", "review_id": "EAl8IhHroVhQdk1XuZBanQ", "text": "Let me start by saying I've lived in AZ for about 8 months now and have been eating mexican food (burritos in particular) about 3 times a week since I've been out here.  I know Filiberto's is not exactly the classiest joint around, but it sure is delicious.  My first night out here I got drunk with a friend and ended up at a Fili b's late night. Which is another reason to love the place, they are open 24 hours.  Anyway it had to be one of the tastiest drunk meals I've ever had. I recommend the California burrito, not on the menu but it's carne asada, guacamole, cheese, french fries, and pico. Coming from NY we would normally get taco bell late night drunk eats, this is definitely a big step up in deliciousness and has a lot of great items on the menu all reasonably priced as well... give it a shot, I don't think you'll be disappointed.", "business_id": "WzhHlaEyaHE4KIFfcqC_9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "J3I2NClEbD1Xr8lOdjxlqQ", "review_id": "W_gGjwTFV5vV3k9zoXVGTw", "text": "Daughter dinner - kid loves chicken soft tacos, doesn't care where they come from.  Me, on the other hand, I'm just OK with Filibertos.  I'm a long-time abuser of fast mexican, and their carnitas burritos will take care of any appetite issues, as will the breakfast burritos.  I like the salsa bar here, with additional pickled jalepenos and carrots, plus, serve yourself hot chips.", "business_id": "WzhHlaEyaHE4KIFfcqC_9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JiuZExhB7nkio1OwgEbJjQ", "review_id": "aFxc5DCKEOYfynX7mW1sKw", "text": "Anyone who's been reading the reviews I have posted since we moved to the Phoenix area knows I have been in search of good chile rellenos.  It's been frustrating.  How hard is it to take a poblano, roast and peel it, stuff it with cheese, batter it, fry it, arrange it on a plate and dribble sauce on it?  (Well, obviously not SO easy or I'd make the damn things at home!)  \n\nSo DH and DD (Dear Dog) and I took a road trip to Tucson to check out Mt. Lemmon.  (It rained---what was that all about?)  and we come cruising back into the Phoenix area about 8.30 pm Saturday night and DH is asking what we are having for dinner.  \"Whatever we stop and pick up\", says me!  I am thinking Mexican in my head, but unlike back in the old 'Hood, there ain't a Mexican joint on every corner.  I guess we like Mexican food a lot more in the Midwest, or maybe it's because most Arizonians know how to make it at home and Ohioians don't or something.  So we are driving past Indian Bend exit off 101 and I remember I saw this fast food Mexican restaurant there when we went to LampsPlus.  So I tell DH and he recognizes the name Filiberto's.  Apparently, this was the after-hours food of choice when his brother and his friends had the munchies after a night of bar-hopping.  They said it was really good, DH says, but I don't know how toasted they were when they ate it.  But we figure---what the heck....\n\nWell, first of all, the shopping center parking lot is like a carnival.  Full of cars and people.  Apparently, they are having the world's biggest cruise-in!  But the line is short at the Filiberto's drive-thru so we pull up.  OH.  MY.  GOSH.  Number 17.  Two chile rellenos.  Okay, calm down.  This is a fast food joint.  I have been let down at some fine restaurants when it comes to rellenos.  So I order the #17, hold the rice, extra refried beans.  In the meantime, a car with a Big Muffler and a Big Stereo pulls up behind us going bruuuuum...bruuuuum.....!  Now DH doesn't eat a lot of Mexican (he's all about Italian) and he hates loud noises and we are kind of tired and nervy after a lot of hiking and driving and basically starving to death so he gets stressed and orders the #7, then as we sit, starts b*****ing because he got shredded beef and he hates shredded beef because it's always garbage.  Which I don't get, because you really don't know what's in hamburger, but that's just a spousal conflict.  (I do have reason for mentioning this---read on)  \n\nOne thing we notice is that looking through the drive-thru window, the food prep area was SPOTLESS!  As DH said, you could have eaten off the floor.  Big Points!\n\nWindow girl asks if we want red or green chile sauce.  We order both and she brings us three little cups of each.  I will mention that when we tried it, we found it bland and unexciting, but I told DH that a lot of times, servers will err on the cautious side because a lot of people don't like spicy the way we do.\n\nAll the way back to Cave Creek, delicious aromas are eddying up from the bag.  SERIOUSLY delicious.  We almost fall over each other getting into the house.  Okay---cut to the chase.  I think I have found my relleno nirvana.  Oh, wow, they were good.  And so were the beans.  Right on par with Sammy's Burritos and Burgers!  And I was eating them lukewarm because I didn't want to heat up the guac, pico, sour cream and lettuce that was in the carry-out box and we were too lazy and hungry to empty things out onto plates.  Oh, the deep fried, cheesy, peppery goodness...  I can't explain how happy that makes me!\n\nNow, remember I mentioned DH and the shredded beef?  He could not say enough good things about the taste and high quality of the beef in the taco.  He thought the whole meal was fresh and of excellent quality and not at all \"fast-foody\".  In fact, he immediately texted his brother (who now lives in Cleveland) to say: wow.\n\nI couldn't eat my whole meal, so I had about half for the next day.  I could hardly wait for lunch---surely the goodness of that relleno was the result of starvation.  Nope---and this time I took the time to separate cold from hot and warm up the beans and relleno.  It was as good as a leftover for Sunday lunch as it was dinner on Saturday.  Yummo!\n\nSo, I am going to have Filiberto's again very soon to see if this was an anomaly or these chile rellenos are this good all the time.  My only caveat is the closest Filiberto's is SIXTEEN MILES from my house.  What---are they prejudiced against Northern Phoenix?  What's this all about?  Why do they only have Filiberto's at Bell Road and further south.  Don't folks north of Bell deserve the good stuff?  I mean--Taco Bell?  Huh.  But I am very excited.  Yay!  Thank you, Filibertos---you have made me so happy!", "business_id": "WzhHlaEyaHE4KIFfcqC_9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T0AV3ryHEUR9OWSJMEHlYw", "review_id": "cDf21YRRg6M5W4rwHDBAcw", "text": "Gross.\n\nDesperate, I ate here and regretted it about 10 minutes after finishing and for the next 24 hours.", "business_id": "WzhHlaEyaHE4KIFfcqC_9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UVTBKQR3NABtEGelTZACDQ", "review_id": "Qq8SUTkmD6JAt8hQ8lYL8w", "text": "really good food and not expensive", "business_id": "WzhHlaEyaHE4KIFfcqC_9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JiuZExhB7nkio1OwgEbJjQ", "review_id": "QF0hjSGxBHDZnrEfer8MdA", "text": "Love Filiberto's---love Filiberto's---love Filiberto's!  Everytime is as good as the first!  (But also, the red and green sauce has remained the same---fortunately, we have a goodly supply of Arizona Gunslinger Green Sauce at home!)\n\nPlease, Filiberto's, we need a location closer to Cave Creek and Carefree!  I promise I'll come order a #17 at least twice a week!", "business_id": "WzhHlaEyaHE4KIFfcqC_9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DghMl81bONCh5ELnrgn4Fw", "review_id": "PkoM0j1LQoZhKwTORqeq5A", "text": "Deep fried chile relleno is so yummy. It's been a weekly habit of mines for months now. How could you pass up a $4 burrito stuffed with 2 chile rellenos, pico de gallo, guacamole & sour cream? The hardest part is stopping at one. God bless the Mexicans and their delicious food!", "business_id": "WzhHlaEyaHE4KIFfcqC_9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rRiBDH2U_IlydXTh2a81Rg", "review_id": "5-AeF-eccwCm8RzIPsyppQ", "text": "fili b's is strictly a late night post booze place-i would never go here during daylight hours. \n\nthat being said, it's actually pretty good and a heck of a lot better than your other 24 hour drive through options. not once have i gotten sick, had a stomachache, or had \"use your imagination digestion issues\" like other people on here have complained about. and since it's one second from my house i've eaten here more times than i can count. no issues ever. \n\ni usually get the chile relleno, arizona burrito, or the country burrito. all are huge and can be easily split with your closest drinking buddy. and it's only proper to douse all the food in tons of red sauce (i always ask for extra and they happily comply) and to get a large horchata to complete the meal!", "business_id": "WzhHlaEyaHE4KIFfcqC_9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Zv5QIb9mr9RXMAdtP5lJDw", "review_id": "ytq00fXmW3wzAo_sCmXdzA", "text": "Went for a late night meal since Los Cerritos was closed. First time eating at the this location. The following day was filled with throwing up bial and not keeping anything down. Pins and needles in the hands and feet. Nausea and light headed. 90% sure I have food poisoning from this steak egg and cheese burrito with potatoes and beans. Never again.", "business_id": "WzhHlaEyaHE4KIFfcqC_9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cx0RfM8n11zQv8qBeMsuSw", "review_id": "tTNdwTdOg6jHepsmN413uA", "text": "I usually just go on 99cent taco tuesdays.Cant beat it!", "business_id": "WzhHlaEyaHE4KIFfcqC_9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xmZKHhbSY4GEGVYMfBSkgQ", "review_id": "ow51PZeIV9Xc2DZTVIL_0g", "text": "Ordered the fish tacos with rice and beans. Bland, awful. Fish was overfried. Beans were not that wonderful smooth creamy texture that refried beans are supposed to be. Won't be going back.", "business_id": "WzhHlaEyaHE4KIFfcqC_9g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x5O9o6yikw8tO4bB7ziOgw", "review_id": "kN0EbRAdRFi-gYTkBPVIjA", "text": "Biltmore Palms apartments converted to Biltmore Promenade is 2006. Many condos are still available to rent for a great price. If you buy one, it's a great bargain.\n\nWhat does this 100ish unit condo complex offer?\n2bed 2bath and 1bed 1bath condos \nSmall fitness center\nHot tub\nPool\nSun bathing with misters\nSmall club house\nPutting green\nGrills throughout complex\nCovered parking\nMountain views\n\nWhy do I like Biltmore Promenade?\nClose to downtown PHX\nClose to old town\nSuper close to Biltmore\n\n2 miles from Postinos and Vig Arcadia\n\nFeet from Phoenix award winning dive bar, Shadys.\n\nA nice quiet complex close to the action.", "business_id": "ZtCWak1Q65PiIvrRmo_zPg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HOYylDnu9vqIoxOujvr7sA", "review_id": "EbQygRMFndgX4N6RQ0M0xw", "text": "I really wish the maintenance was better. Took about a month to get our toilet fixed. There isn't really an emergency # for broken a/c. You will be instructed to call the complex first.   The doggie bags always run out and takes forever to replenish so ppl just allow their dogs their crap all over the place and not pick it up. And now the back gate is broken and open which has been allowing strange people to walk through our complex.", "business_id": "ZtCWak1Q65PiIvrRmo_zPg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "37svU9WcMXZkSH4cqDdAhw", "review_id": "IZhCYCsTjk4ntQagH9Jd_A", "text": "Don't rent unit 242. This is privately owned and not one of the thirty units that currently are for rent from the management company. The landlord will not pay for any maintenance while you are renting from him and he will keep your security deposit regardless of the condition of the apt. I paid two hundred dollars to have the place professionally cleaned. I also filled all the holes in the walls with spackle. He claimed he had to have the walls retextured and was keeping my deposit. The hot water in the unit takes about 15 minutes to get from the community boiler which is located in the front of the complex and never exceeds the temperature of 107 degrees. I moved because the maintenance done by the HOA is very slow and the pool is often green before it can be blue. As witnessed by the review before this. I incurred over 300.00 in plumbing expenses in the two years I was there and the owner refused to pay for any of it. Someone climbed the balcony to the second floor and stole my bike. Your parking space is no where near the unit.", "business_id": "ZtCWak1Q65PiIvrRmo_zPg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pQbyx3VDl52eGR2mKd7Qag", "review_id": "Ospk0j5RXXuDx5nEusptTQ", "text": "Terrible Nasty Trashy Place", "business_id": "-yzbXeIf2QuN19kC-M-KFQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "88qE1h2QqGRluTJf9Ui5mQ", "review_id": "I5yPtNgWg3CK8LoNDT8F-g", "text": "Not a very good place at all.  Be very careful of this place as they tack on all kinds of move-out charges.  They make you show a receipt that the apartment has been \"professionally cleaned\" when move out.  I had my neighbor clean the place as she did an exceptional job.  Because she is not a registered cleaning company, they charged me $130 for not having a registered company clean the apartment.  Also, make sure that you pay rent before the first of the month if it falls on a holiday.  They charged me $75 for not paying them on time because they were closed on the first of the month.  Because they decided to close on the first, they charged other tenants and I $75 for supposedly paying late.  Be very careful if you decide to live at this apartment complex.", "business_id": "-yzbXeIf2QuN19kC-M-KFQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jfJh0tUEFaxkFeFnZcOqsg", "review_id": "hcktQg5S3s0io_nrzaa9NA", "text": "Worst place I have ever lived. No water half the time. No A/C the other time. The staff is here to make sure they get paid only and do not care about your problems.  I can't wait to move.", "business_id": "-yzbXeIf2QuN19kC-M-KFQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "t5Xb5GY1QLj7Iy7vugO4bg", "review_id": "ihtaGyZXThAYyFoc4L2-dA", "text": "The hotel's decor tries to look old money, but fails\nmiserably. Perhaps a new designer should be consulted.\nWhat I saw was a pathetic attempt.\n\nThis Ritz, I think, is good for executive business\npeople who want service on point. No mistakes.\nNewspaper in the morning. Wake up call on time. Refer\nto me by my last name when I come in with a business\nassociate later to impress the other guy, etc. It's\nall good that way. \n\nRegarding the aforementioned decor, businesspeople are\nusually too busy to be dawdling around to critique the\ndecor. \n\nStraight and to the point. With a stick up the _. That's what's expected, that's what u get.", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2006-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YwcacxA7WCB9fryDHDxF8w", "review_id": "jdutfRQ_QQf3xU-4sHdl6A", "text": "When we pulled up to the hotel my first thought was this is a Ritz Carlton the building looks like an Embassy Suites.  Usually when you come to a RC hotel you are first impressed by the architecture but not here.\n\nThe service is impeccable and the rooms were nice but nothing really stood out for me other than the furniture was overstated for what this property really is or maybe the location...not sure but something seems out of place.", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "23zT_daU4O5VcFnajw8MTg", "review_id": "30w3wq3bc7sMVhNQ4qDFgw", "text": "We stayed here over the summer and were looking to spend some time at the pool. The pool is not much bigger than a kids pool. The hotel also reminded us of an old haunted house with all the large pictures and empty hallways (summer). The room was a notch below the Westin bit still nice. We did have a great view of the Valley, you should ask for a room with a view. \n\nThis is much more of a business hotel. Its close to shopping and movies.", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VKMXskef7HfA4RA0O_iIiQ", "review_id": "bs1nBmD3Xt0u64myS7l0LQ", "text": "Stayed at the RC during a biz trip this summer in Phoenix.  The only RC I had ever experienced was one in NYC.\n\nWhen we arrived, I thought the same as Cheri A.  Was this a HoJo?  \n\nI notched it up to maybe they were trying to fit in with the Arizona desert barren look.\n\nEverything about the hotel was OK...when it could have been great.\n\nThe Ritz Carlton is known for excellence but everything just fell short at this Phoenix location.  Perhaps, the local management needs to visit the more seasoned sister locations in NYC.  Only then, will it be known what it takes to fully represent the brand name of Ritz Carlton.", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gZrhBF90vlBvBycEvN9OgA", "review_id": "y2AWUrxj3xdRxj2JrCJm-A", "text": "Put on The Ritz,  - Informal. to live in elegance and luxury. That is a good way to describe this hotel. The place has marbled floors in bathrooms. Mahogany wood elevators, humidors in the bar, Victorian style holiday decorations that gives you that warm fuzzy feeling walking down the hall. Little things in your room. Bulgaria sundries, that piece of crystal that takes a second to recognize as a ring holder, WiFi easily accessed though out hotel. Location is close to the airport and downtown. Biltmore Mall across the street. Morton's Steak House and Starbucks out the front door. There is also an AMC close, Deemos Sports Bar and Merc Lounge.  \nSome minuses are the pool, workout room and drink prices don't include tax. That is more of an annoyance as generally not the norm, but what the heck. Drinks at Morton's is better.\n\nPut on the Ritz - Taco says it better\nhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OG3PnQ3tgzY", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "XL9D0wXPLcmNox-d9XDfTg", "review_id": "53WuN4GRZMjVvFscsJXR-g", "text": "Based on having stayed across the street at the Embassy Suites on a couple of visits, the Ritz Carlton by far exceeded my expectations and only for $10 more a night!  Okay, so the free nightly booze and early morning breakfast isn't included, but the room was well kept and fairly spacious with all the amenities that you would expect.  Wireless and wired internet is an extra charge.  I heard the Miami Heat was staying at the hotel the same night and so does most of the visiting NBA teams.  It's located in pretty nice part of Phoenix that happens to be across the street from a fairly high end mall and just minutes away from Downtown or Scottsdale.  I know where I'm staying at the next time I come for business.", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HW-cL93tvU7qng1sZueKWw", "review_id": "U8EeyC5zd6cmG5kbUBi69w", "text": "I was at this hotel a while back.  The interior had no deferred maintainence, but the decor was a bit dated.\n\nThe service, however, is nothing less than outstanding.  The bell boys are particularly attentive.  They remember your name, which is a nice touch.\n\nThere's a Houston's within a stone throw, so I had dinner there.  There's also a hip lounge within walking distance.  I had brunch at the restaurant inside the hotel, and that was excellent.", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wXi5ifPr1hsCeNZMiwwJcQ", "review_id": "ZBvRBMSMoKU6RUtW2cd40w", "text": "The Ritz-Carlton staff are a model of excellence - in fact, they should probably provide training to all other hotel staff.  \n\nSurprisingly, the food here is delicious and since I was here for business, I ate plenty of meals here.  Again, the Ritz should provide training to everyone in the world who serves food in a buffet warming tray.  \n\nThe rooms were pretty crappy though.  My bureau had a door handle which was broken off, the TVs were tiny and not plasma or LCD, and the bathroom had a shower curtain (I hate shower curtains!)  The most offensive part of the room was that the blanket at the end of the bed had stains all over it!\n\nThe pool is alright,  but it is tiny, and the lounge chairs look pretty dated.  \n\nThis place probably is one of the nicer hotels to stay at in Phoenix, but it does look a little bit 90's.", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "KcFrGCRMwGntOifAyOHgNQ", "review_id": "vmX-JqmD6QkAIPSaknBocQ", "text": "I stayed here while in Phoenix for work and it was great! The lobby is beautiful - I really enjoyed the rose scented water they offered, the service was phenomenal and all in all it is a top-notch hotel. \nThe pool is small, however so I am not sure that it is the best spot for vacationers. The mall is right across the street, but it closes very early (7 p.m.), there is a huge movie theater right next door though.", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "iNplaNMe_XisdyWcaT2Rvg", "review_id": "OC7ou-RaQA2bZpjQvQsc_Q", "text": "Having grown up in Hawaii, I have been around the freshest of the freshest seafood and am very picky when it comes to good sushi.  Having the freshest seafood is what makes great sushi and the Ritz Carlton's Bistro 24 has it.  I have tried other so called sushi places around Phoenix with terrible results.  However, on the bright side, I am thinking that maybe the Ritz isn't the only place that gets dibs on the freshest fish.  I am sure the Phoenician does, as well as all of the other top tier Resorts.  Then it gets trickled down to all of the other establishments in the Valley from highest to lowest...catch my drift?  Just a reminder, if you see a sushi place where there are Asians preparing it, jump on it.  I don't mean to put race into the mix by any means, nor do I think only Asians can create good sushi (the chef at the Ritz was Caucasian), but when it comes to sushi, it is really an art form, and unless it was passed down from generations before you or you went to the Culinary Institute of America....well, you know what I'm saying...", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KHx6t3aN-bUzcv79viBv6A", "review_id": "92vMbsyrW2uoHoEQLsoP1Q", "text": "This review is for their high tea service.....\nThe lobby is beautiful and not a reflection of the outside.  Ritz Carlton takes their tea very seriously.  They have their own personal tea sommelier.  A perfectly groomed man named Jeffrey.  Perfect hair, perfect tan, perfect teeth, perfect suit.  Jeffrey is passionate about tea and about the tea experience, he even has his own tea line.  We are immediately greeted and seated by him.  He explains the daily offerings and provides insight on how the teas are brewed.   He has a way of making you feel welcome.  Unfortunately Grandma is with us so I did not choose the \"mar-tea-ni\".  A waiter brings our tea over and all kinds of yummy treats.  They are not the traditional sandwiches but modern takes on afternoon tea type food.  Music starts playing, I look over and there is Jeffrey singing with the band.  The band is on an intermission and Jeffrey makes the rounds to see that everyone is comfortable.  Damn he is good!  The dessert portion is served and I am satiated.  I believe the tea costs 35 dollars not including tax and tip.  Well worth it for such a nice afternoon event.  We left feeling full and pampered.", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "gzeVndmm4XH3pUxKlVr7mA", "text": "I've been fortunate enough to stay at several Ritz-Carlton hotels around the US... San Francisco, Amelia Island, Atlanta, Buckhead, and Lake Oconee are the ones that stand out.  I've also been to events at many of these locations and more and I've always been blown away by how beautiful these hotels are and how incredible the service has been.  I agree with some of the other reviewers that the Ritz sets a standard for other hotels, and they are known for luxury!\n\nWhen I recently spent the night at the Ritz-Carlton Phoenix, I was not as blown away... the room was just ok - nothing so special, and I don't have any major complaints but I guess with my past experience and the reputation of the Ritz in general, I expected more.  (Don't hate me, Ritz-Carlton; I'm still a fan, but maybe not so much of the Phoenix location compared to the rest).\n\nI will say that we did get a discounted room rate because I was being honored as one of AZ's Finest and that's where the black-tie gala took place... and it was quite the event as well - we had a blast!  \n\nI took advantage of the fitness room for a quick workout after we checked in, and it was one of the nicer hotel fitness rooms I've seen in awhile.  Unfortunately, the pool was closed for renovation during our stay, so my BF could not swim on site, but luckily they shuttled him over to the Biltmore to swim instead.\n\nSo, overall, it was a pleasant experience - I just can't bring myself to give 5 stars like I would at any of the other Ritz-Carltons I've been to... but stay tuned for my review of the Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch (which is where I'll be heading in December for a wedding) - that one looks like it may be the best one I've seen yet!", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QSzbhLINnOVxYEVhuTituA", "review_id": "_JViTXtM5WECMFm_RKedvw", "text": "I love the bar here, of course it was $10 bucks for a cranberry & absolute but the atmosphere is great and I love the decor... the bartender was uber nice & very attentive and that's what I like in a bar!\n\nThe valets are great too! \n\nI would love to stay here one day; it looks like it would be fabulous!", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "M6hieO-LbXPG1WBQXjXA1w", "review_id": "dwur6GMcSaz-RovjyiX3Dw", "text": "My group held a weekend training here because it had the most reasonably priced accommodations in Phoenix. We had 2+ days of trainings in their conference rooms and 5 meals here.   \n\nHotel service: PERFECT. Its what the Ritz gets its reputation for and this Ritz does not disappoint. They open car doors, take out your luggage and bring your luggage to your room without expecting a tip.  In the conference area, the servers clear away your plate or drinks almost immediately once you finish. If you need a special accommodation - I asked for grated cheese during dinner - someone is close by to happily help you. The bartender walks the room once you sit down for a meal and asks if you want refills - and she remembers what you ordered! We ate a couple of meals by the pool, which is separated by a gate with a funky lock system. Every time I left, someone would notice me leaving and run over to open the pool gate for me. Attentive service is so wonderful!\n\nRooms: Not the nicest furniture I've seen - wood looks a little shoddy - but the bed is comfortable.  I love the turn-down service in the evenings, where they remove all the pillows and prepare your bed to sleep in and also bring you two bottles of water.  They also have a full coffee and tea bar with about 4 bags each of coffee and tea and a mini coffee maker that pours the hot water or coffee directly into your paper mug.\n\nToiletries: All Bulgari. Awesome.\n\nFood: We had a break between meals that included tea and coffee and a bunch of accoutrements like chocolate chips, whipped cream, cinnamon sticks and flavored syrup. Coolest coffee bar I've ever seen.  The food here offered healthy options - always salad at meals and turkey bacon for breakfast (they actually had no sausage or pork bacon). And they had tobasco sauce at breakfast - I didn't have to ask for it - yay.  Food is generally what you get at an american restaurant, nothing too funky aside from the jicama salad, but everything was good.", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "h7v_M_0-YVpSVZ2WD7FpAA", "review_id": "TLxEkPCLuJJxVZRDP-HQdg", "text": "OK, haven't actually stayed over nite, BUT did u know BIstro 24 (swanky, RITZy bar) has the best happy hr?!  Talk about VIP red carpet treament!  Want to impress someone?!  Drive up to circular entrance drive-way, allow valet to rush to open doors, say you're havig dinner, hand over the keys, and step into another world :-)  Talk about a Great date! Hand shaken martinis, (try the presidential - see? even the name envokes special tmnt), the best oysters in AZ, btw.  Pssssst, this was quite a secret spot, until now!", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "t8BYqTAm38WAqqxhsoJYCg", "review_id": "JYocq8qioTawJV13j-eveg", "text": "Stayed here with my girlfriend for a weekend back in October of 2008.  Came here for a friend's wedding.  From the very beginning, we could tell that the staff paid attention to every detail.  We were met at the door with a smile, and the staff addressed us by name.  Got our keys at the front desk, and were ushered up to our luxurious room.  It was quite spacious, and very well furnished.  The bed was huge and soft, and extremely comfortable.  All in all, the room was great.  The only downfall was the fact that the room was dark, and there was not adequate lighting.\n\nThe wedding was great.  All the food was kick-ass and the banquet room was well-decorated.  Definitely a great place for such an event.  It was an overall wonderful experience.\n\nOh yeah, it was also pretty cool to see LL Cool J and the Portland Trail Blazers staying there that same weekend.", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UgQ8vm8aZb6Laqpdiz7PWw", "review_id": "sTsMMyrn0T8ZKPiiibxBQw", "text": "OK so from the outside and its location it looks like it should be an Embassy Suites or Marriot.  But once you are inside you are transformed/transported? to a place of wonderful service and relaxation.  I can not comment on the price fairly as we were guests of TNT for the All-star game and didn't have to pay for the hotel room.  The room was nice and all the common spaces were attractive and well kept.  The room service we enjoyed was tasty and delivered quickly though pricey, not surprisingly.  The staff make this hotel a gem and truly a Ritz Carlton.  Every person we came in contact with treated us like we were the many VIP's who were staying at the hotel that same weekend.  It was a marvelous treat, to get away. If the location was better or there were tennis courts I would have given it 5 stars.", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zNXIzyRXKGX-5lS3dy87ig", "review_id": "hAiEYjTbkMY3XE_ZfZat5g", "text": "I travel thru-out the country and stay at many hotels but I was not impressed with the Ritz-Carlton Phoenix. The staff is welcoming and pleasant but the hotel itself is not up to the standards of what a Ritz-Carlton should be. The rooms are outdated and the gym / pool area are small. To be honest, I've stayed at Hilton Garden Inn's that were better. I'll be staying somewhere else the next time I'm in Phoenix.", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oJ3NVC3Qd0zKvAN4P5bh8A", "review_id": "0J6vjZ-IsbyaZqlfWjOVSQ", "text": "This place SUCKS.....joke is on you if you stay here. Only reason we did is because we hosted a customer seminar here the next morning. However, if you like staying in your great-great-great-great grandmothers old time shack you would enjoy it.\n\nWe arrived late (around 9 pm) and the valet guys were pretty good. I don't know if you can self park the car anywhere close. Valet asked my name and spoke into his headset, but after I walked the ten feet to the front desk the clerk had no clue who I was or what I was doing there (basically no clue at all). She couldn't tell me where our event would be (I like to check out the room the night before) or if anything had arrived for us (we shipped some things).\n\nI headed up to the room and it reeked of fresh paint. I was going to call down, but decided I would stop on my way to the fitness center. The itself was AWFUL - could have really used a good cleaning and some new wall paper.....it just looked old and beat-up. Don't ever get suckered into staying in room 827.\n\nHeaded down to front desk and asked if the room was just painted, answer was \"I don't think so\", and instead of asking if they put me in a new room that was it. Service = Horrible.\n\nThe \"newly remodeled\" fitness center was weak -- very, very small, limited free weights, tread mills/ellipticals, and old weight machines. It would be a disaster if they had a house full of people who wanted to work out. Might be a nice spot if you were over 100 years old!\n\nHeaded back up to the room and was unimpressed with the shower and bathroom. I would say it was on par with a Super 8.\n\nAlthough breakfast was included in our package, I headed down early to our event. I will say the food for that was great, service was top notch and the coffee cake was so unbelievably good...I also liked the free shoe shine.\n\nNo way would I ever stay at this location or any Ritz for that matter.\n\nTotal - $231.80 (room was 208 for the Schwab rate - including $18 breakfast)", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6_uj1ivs0JB_5let8Fh79w", "review_id": "NUODprXqOD2cgqfUvXP6EQ", "text": "The service here is impeccable.  Staff bend over backwards to make sure that even the smallest details are perfect and that you are completely content 24/7.  The pub/restaurant inside is great - my favorite burger in Phoenix (although, admittedly I have limited local experience...)  When you're travelling - especially alone and shuffling from airport-hotel-airport-hotel, etc...  it feels really nice to be taken care of the way you are at the Ritz.", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "DfewvXBVh68PdGWs4cT5YQ", "review_id": "YMRIHeR_AC3CTb-YJmBzbA", "text": "I was pleasantly surprised at how attractive the Ritz was after reading some earlier reviews.  But the gracious treatment started as the taxi pulled up to the front door.  A warm greeting was extended to me as my door was opened, my bag was immediately taken out of the trunk and wheeled up to the front desk.  There I was again greeted by a beautiful blonde that was as warm and gracious as she was beautiful.  \n\nRooms start at $299 a night and are a bargain at that price.  The restaurant Food was excellent.  Staff most gracious at every turn, from the doorman, front desk, Lobby Lounge bartender.  A truly classy Ritz property!", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "fpJfHsFqrUDfnyLQSJgCrg", "review_id": "lVNP9OiG7q7mK-WDGYTHPg", "text": "I was unfortunate enough to be stranded in Phoenix a couple of years ago during a major downpour.  11pm, all flights grounded, you can imagine the airport was kind of a mess.  Most hotels were all booked up at that point, but I snagged a last minute room at the Ritz (for something like $450/night, so I must have stayed in one of the nicer rooms).  I'm not a huge fan of having to fight my luggage away from hotel staff, but that's a service many people expect.  The staff at the Ritz offer that and more... \n\nI was pretty impressed by the old world styling of the place because it felt classic instead of outdated.  Even though it was late, room service is always open, so I scarfed down a delicious burger and fries (complete with those cute little bottles of ketsup and mustard) then crashed.  My stay was short-lived, but definitely memorable.", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BEcT2wCP-G0LfkKZSlYdzw", "review_id": "ua9rmYA9hIebk8wrf8Ds_Q", "text": "Tea conscious... at the Ritz-- Jeffery the Afternoon Tea Maitre d' creates a place that reminds me of the old \"Calgon Take Me Away\" commercial.   I have attended several times and each time the service is perfect.  Jeffery educates you as much as you would like on the intricacies of Tea.  And, I don't mean milk, sugar, or lemon.  The serenity of the experience allows you to truly connect with the person or people with whom you attend. This past Sunday we attended the Teddy Bear Tea for a Christmas in July theme.  It was so fun to see little boys and girls who enjoyed tea, a bear walking around, a story from Jeffery and a song.  These teas also occur in December.  The cost is $35 a person and each child gets a nice bear to take home.  You may also add champagne to the tea which is nice with the Arizona heat and yet even more relaxing.  I would give this tea a five star rating except the desserts are not amazing like the tea salties and the scones.  A true treat with a bit of a price tag but lasts a couple of hours.", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XAuBFVTB4WVZ4UL_6Mq4Sg", "review_id": "2Cj1LABeOKAT-JXuKx5hOQ", "text": "4.5 Stars\n\nCame down to Phoenix several times for a business trip and stayed at the Ritz each time. When you drive up, the valet/bellman forewarn the hotel reception of the arriving guest so you are greeted by name when you check in. \n\nGreat service, food and amenities! \n\nThe morning room service waiter (Joey) was very pleasant and have to commend him on bringing my morning breakfast promptly at 5am each day. \n\nEyed some purchases in the lobby store but they were closed. The manager was kind enough to open the store for me after hours.  \n\nMinus 1 star for the parking since it's valet only and I stayed here for over a week at a time, so I had to plan my outings carefully or ask my co-worker who stayed in a different hotel which had self-parking to drive. \n\nPlus 1/2 star for the wonderful Bulgari toiletries!", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 8, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "NCUcdDi9HQNkpdZA_970bg", "review_id": "VcVVv0hixRHtQEzq8ng5VA", "text": "I would not recommend staying at the Ritz. \n\nWith all of the great resorts and hotels in the valley, there are better options for the money. \n\nI purchased a two night stay as part of a charity package in the expectation that what I was to receive was something special. \n\nDon't get me wrong, the lobby and the bar are extremely classy and ooze Victorian elegance. \n\nThen we got to our room...\n\nFirst red flag that this wasn't going to be a Ritz experience, and a sign that you are generally getting shafted is when they stick you in the room that is right next to the elevators (723 to be exact). \n\nAside from marble in the bathroom, you couldn't tell you were at a luxury hotel. That said, the bed was very comfortable. \n\nRed flag number two were the little cards around the room that asked us to participate in their environmental program and expect the room to be turned over once every other day and to reuse towels/etc. So, no fresh towels the following day. \n\nI thought this wasn't a big deal as they had a locker room off of the fitness center. However, to call this a \"center\" is laughable. I'd call it a fitness boutique. Two showers, two sinks, a sauna and by far the cheapest complimentary products to use. $1 White Rain on a marble counter top isn't classy. \n\nNo spa, no salon (I was told I could leave the property and go across the street if I were looking these types of services). Not very helpful if you are traveling and need to get ready for a wedding or other formal event. \n\nThe over-the-top moment occurred when I reviewed my bill to find that they were going to charge $27 per night for overnight parking. When I asked how in the world they could charge such a fee I was told it was because we were in a highly congested area in Phoenix. Give me a break! It once again smelled of cheap. \n\nOverall, I thought the Ritz is largely capitalizing on its name and short-changing its guests where ever it could. With all of the other luxury options in the city, don't bother staying here.", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "100Df1wcVrl9rJgB7EG6xw", "review_id": "It_cO0jS5wF8nP_9VYXhUg", "text": "My review is actually of the Afternoon Tea and not the hotel in general.  Let me just say I am really a little speechless because the afternoon tea experience was amazing!\n\nJeffery, the tea extraordinare was amazing to us the entire time and we left with one of the best experiences.  So if you are looking for a place to spend a couple hours and want to try something new, try afternoon tea at the Ritz, it is amazing!", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vhxFLqRok6r-D_aQz0s-JQ", "review_id": "0u30s03pEKzRumMHtBaX1A", "text": "Came here for afternoon tea with friends.  If you are going to splurge on the tea, you might as well pay the extra 15 dollars for unlimited sparking wine.  Geoffrey the tea sommelier will refill it as much as he refills the tea.  My favorite tea by far was his blend of coconut jasmine.  Absolutely heavenly.  I was worried that it wouldn't be enough food, but by the time the dessert course rolls around, you will be plenty full.  The scones are the best, they are served with clotted cream, raspberry jam and lemon curd.  Simply decadent and heavenly.  The piano player adds a nice touch.  A nice change of pace from the original field trip.  You are paying a bit (there is an extra \"tea service\" charge on top of gratuity and tax, but well worth it.", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s1GigE0TFmR_SdMDpThBZg", "review_id": "yU8l_hQLusDWVYECB5N7Dw", "text": "Besides the typically charming service, underwhelming, for a Ritz.  The pool & related nonservices are inexcusable, for a Ritz.", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "6iHoWMuYtN5b0xRUr_8law", "text": "Came here for 3 days straight  for The 22nd Annual Compete Through Service Symposium.   The Ritz Carlton staff is awesome!  The place was clean, VERY nice, but not as upscale as I thought it would be (compared to the other Ritz).  They do have a recovery service plan in process.  One of the microphones was going in and out, right away the got a new one.  POOF, DONE!", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "52E9INXpKzBtQEKwOjq_nA", "review_id": "SrIwPn0NORXbHvF2exxTsA", "text": "I second that the  Afternoon Tea  was amazing. Went with friends and had a blast, just a great experence.", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iAUOGnPA0tZJ0SZdbT7q_g", "review_id": "RdEDZizGUP1RA_yfVoz-RA", "text": "I stayed here for a brief business trip recently. OMG. I didn't realize it was Xmas until I came here. The decor is amazing (wish I took a photo) and the hotel itself was nice and cozy. More importantly, the staff was fantastic. I look forward to working with these folks in the future:)", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "FIin1o5cJb8thgJuP8eLCA", "review_id": "9CJQrvRpyyogBDM1UBJUww", "text": "Stayed here for a three night get away. We were on club level which made the hotel. I wouldn't stay unless it was on club level. They offered different food presentations in the morning, noon and night. Including all alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages.  We walked over to the upscale movie theater which included food and alcohol service on lounge seats, then we wandered on over to Mercbar or something like that. Highly recommended, had a fab little get away. The service at the Ritz is always impeccable. There is also a mall across the street nothing special but close by.", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H2cZDkDiVszLutRl5_4eRQ", "review_id": "ZsblBGUSmm_G1JiXxkfTVQ", "text": "Only stayed here for one night, but I wish it was for more. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful, always trying to anticipate your needs. The rooms are nicely appointed, but as compared with other Ritz's this one is on the lower end.\n\nThe common areas were the best. Very luxurious and the lobby and lounge area were very relaxing to be in. There is a pool, but no hot tub. We were able to use the fire pit area which is very nice and comfortable. We did not use the fitness center but it looked nice and the business center was state of the art with both MACs and PCs.\n\nWe only had one issue while we were there, and thus the reason for the minus one star. Our keys were deactivated by the computer at the front desk in the middle of our stay. We know that it was not because we kept them near our phones because they all went out at the same time. A trip to the front and it was resolved.\n\nThis location is convenient for business purposes in the area. $29 overnight parking is tough, but there is a neighborhood nearby you can park at after 5pm if you want to risk it.", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HP7I10gjTxVaF-18_1nnaw", "review_id": "ST3Dvs_r6uSQq7T4Unzluw", "text": "Friendly service and nice rooms. It's also pretty convenient that they have a contract with a car service which basically costs about as a cab - but you don't have to waste time trying to track a cab down. Rooms are nice and clean and at the end of the day, can to really ask for much more?", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "C6exN2_8aEgkYlLsJ0e3kg", "review_id": "MHlp1QpzQmjIg4NBGitYVA", "text": "I love this chain.  The staff is impeccably trained.  They make you feel like you're a long lost relative.  They even had thin cotton blankets on the bed instead of those oppressively hot duvets.\n\nNice business center, breakfast in the restaurant was nice, valet service was quick.\n\nSo why not five stars?  RC ran afoul of two of my criteria for five star hotel rooms:\n\n1.  The bathroom was beautifully designed, but can't the designers put more lights over the sink so it's easier to shave?  Why don't they figure half the guests in their hotel shave in the morning?\n\n2.  The chair at the desk was a fugitive from a dinner table, not a desk chair.  It was too low and did not adjust.  I had to sit on a pillow while I worked at the desk. You'd think the name \"desk\" would alert hotel interior designers to the need for a \"desk\" chair.", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "elVKwKqblMu7lvY12hAbyg", "review_id": "7F3ABYIL7_5SXycoJlpgbQ", "text": "Very tired and in need of a makeover.\nThe pool area is awful - not comfortable or lush at all.  Very corporate.\nOf all the wonderful resorts around Phoenix/Scottsdale, I'm surprised the Ritz would hold onto this property and it's \"any city USA\" vibe.\nTurn it into a Marriott and call it a day until you open a resort.", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kJp7OZTVHZWSPqwwjrACBA", "review_id": "TEzruxiDcJ-WwpwDwR81kw", "text": "I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. The rooms were clean and comfortable with a view of the mountains. The staff was exceedingly friendly. I especially appreciate how one woman at the front desk helped me plan my daily 5 mile run in an unfamiliar city. I also think the hotel did an excellent job accommodating my business meeting.", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "xR7T-HpPJRFBh-wO0c3XMQ", "review_id": "dTV65RMwX9XYNwoEr_begQ", "text": "Five star service at every turn. I'd like to paste in a sixth star for this one but Yelp! won't let me. \n\nI spent three nights here and from the moment of arrival I was astounded at the high level of customer service. Everything from the little things to the big ones are taken care of and they go above and beyond.\n\nI pulled up in my rental car, handed it over to the valet, and he asked my name. I gave it along with the keys and walked inside to check in. Before I even reached the check-in counter I was greeted by name and welcomed (way to go, Mr Valet, radioing ahead like that. Pretty slick. I didn't even see your radio.). Free lemon water and snacks await in the very nicely-apportioned lobby. I didn't try any but they looked nice sitting there like an oasis in the middle of the desert. \n\nRooms were also well furnished and roomy with great views of the surrounding areas. There is also an in-room safe which I always need for my valuables. Not. I don't even have any valuables that aren't actual living creatures. Like a few humans and a dog...but I digress...\n\nAbout the service...okay so keep in mind I'm basically a blue collar guy living a white collar life. It can be pretty confusing for me at times. And I suffer an identity crisis in places like this. Like, for example, when I see staff running for the front door to open it for me each and every time, I want to beat them to it. I want to say \"Chill out, young man. I open my own doors.\" \n\nBut they are quite determined and it became a bit of a competition between me and the doormen to see who could get there first. By about the middle of my stay, I learned how to time it right so that when they were distracted I'd sneak up and open it myself. I often managed to beat them to the outer door, but then they'd slip inside and open the inner door for me. \n\nRats. Foiled again.\n\nEvery time I walked out of the hotel they asked what they could do for me. Need a ride? Directions? Coming out for a smoke? We'd be happy to light it for you. Interested in a cigar? Can I have a drink brought out for you? \n\nNo. I just want to experience the dry heat. Leave me be! \n\nBut it's all good. If you want, you could just act like you're accustomed to such royal treatment and say something like \"Very well done, Andrew. A little faster with that door next time would be simply fabulous.\"\n\nBut I couldn't do that with a straight face. \n\nLet's see...local area is very nice. The Biltmore Shopping Center is right across the street. You're there in about five minutes (walking). It contains a high end outdoor shopping center with many restaurant choices, including some chains you'll recognize and a few local options. \n\nAn earlier reviewer mentioned the desk chair in the room looks like a fugitive from a dining room, not really an office chair. I thought this was funny when I saw the chair in my room because he was right. I've included a photo of the \"fugitive chair\" just for laughs. But for a fugitive, it is a comfortable chair. It's okay, Ritz. We'll let this one slide.\n\nAt the end of your stay, they call you in the room to ask how your visit was and if they could improve anything. At first I thought it was a recording but then the person said my name and waited for my response. So I'm really glad I didn't make a sarcastic comment while she was talking at first (like I usually do). But wow...how much time must that take to call each room? \n\nPretty impressive.", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UqUc0FG5kSRJqsLJ8_co_Q", "review_id": "6A-8l02PuTZnqs38xvalEw", "text": "Great hotel and in the perfect location in the Esplanade and across the street from the Biltmore Fashion Park. The staff at this hotel are so incredibly friendly and always anticipating guest needs before being asked. The hotel is beautiful with marble floors and incredible chandeliers.  It has a very home-y feel and I just enjoy being here.", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L4xg0rB0wX_IiUkfTEmUPA", "review_id": "vorwuGUHahtHef4g2qA9MQ", "text": "Lobby is very nice.  Service was nice but weird I wanted to book under either my AAA or government rate but the front desk said I had to call the main ritz number to do that.  I literally went to my car and did that.  All the people at the hotel were very nice but don't know why it is like that.  Bar and common areas are nice. Other guests are old uptight douches.  Drinks overpriced.  Rooms are not nice.  Old...just didn't feel like a ritz.  Just came from nice rooms in Vegas so maybe jaded but really they should refurbish.", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Qh4Ovo47AMXvRQByc4dMnw", "review_id": "3vyV6xucqGJpthLcFbPLZg", "text": "The amazingly beautiful lobby and the attentive service are the best parts of the hotel. The rooms are just meh.\n\nFirst a note about the staff. I was waiting in line for 5 or so minutes to check in because there was a problem with one of the guys checking in before me. Not too big a deal, but you could see the other staff getting visibly upset. They eventually called in a manager to expedite the line. Very nice. When I did speak to the front desk person, she acted as if I were the most important guest she had. No rush, but she still very professionally got me all squared away within a minute or so.\n\nThe room is your standard \"nice but not luxe\" hotel room. The linens and towels were nice, yes, but not a-mah-zing. What did stand out were the two trays of complimentary food that each of us (I was traveling with three other people) were provided. I got 4-5 cookies (the macaroons WERE a-mah-zing) and the other tray was homemade potato chips and guacamole. The chips were ok, but the guac was really good. Yum!\n\nWould I come back? Maybe. See my later review for Hotel Highland and you'll see that I would prefer the Ritz to that place any day.", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "hANn-OzlMa_bDl31nWZwkA", "review_id": "xKXXSqimCGmwSSM6A2IaGA", "text": "I was not impressed. For a business traveler, there are better choices nearby. \nWhen I drove up, the valet told me there was no self park, but I could see it less than 100 yards away from my room. I used it during my stay, and it was convenient and much less expensive. \nThe entry of the hotel was constantly blocked by party goers, and I couldn't find any alternate entrance/exit. \nMy bill was wrong at checkout. They adjusted it, but then mysteriously placed an additional unauthorized charge of $13.94 on my credit card. \nSeriously wishing I opted for Embassy Suites across the road...", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wGWFzdgnSEe7C6UjoW8Q3g", "review_id": "jXvVuBPz3yfedyUWvt0Qqg", "text": "Still waiting for the day that I only give some Ritz-Carlton location a 4 Star review.  After this visit to the Phoenix version, I continue to wait.  Check in was smooth, the room was immaculate, drinks before dinner at the bar were served by a friendly bartender who was clearly proud of the bar menu and quick with recommendations even though I wound up not eating there.  \n\nAbout the room...  I love walking in an R-C room and just soaking up the little things.  The towels hung perfectly even in the bathroom, the water bottles lined up so nicely, no art on the wall with the slightest tilt.  It's moments like these where I admit to the small inner perfectionist that lives within me even though it's normally overshadowed by the stronger, ok with chaos side.  The Phoenix room was perfect in all regards.\n\nIt's a nice location too with plenty of good dining options within walking distance.  Should I have a trip to Phoenix in my future this Ritz will be high on the list for a place to stay.", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vtFKKfo_KdzFMdxrUfjYaQ", "review_id": "MYetsVLwdWTOBJKonM4pgQ", "text": "Great service, comfortable and clean rooms, and an excellent location. The property is a little dated, but well-maintained and still beautiful. The staff is excellent, very attentive and helpful. I love that they have multiple times for housekeeping service, makes planning a day much easier. Outdoor heated pool is open 24 hours, which is awesome. Very happy with our stay, we will seriously consider them again when we visit Phoenix next.", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cXlwABASCi9ax_OfU_8NHQ", "review_id": "eK_ZVpnLuhjlj8NyNgxVlQ", "text": "Don't get me wrong, The hotel was beautiful and the staff was amazing.I've never slept in a more comfortable bed. I just wasn't a fan of the pool,  (too small) and with the amount someone pays a night, i'd think they'd include free Wifi.", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "76oiMGuWutEz8tXYyUOTgQ", "review_id": "oI-Hpdjg5CphH3xeDaBwZA", "text": "I had the distinct pleasure of having a group meeting at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Phoenix, AZ. I must say that from the moment I began the sales cycle through to check out, the service was impeccable. Consistency in the Ritz Carlton Brand was noticed throughout my stay. The meeting hosts were attentive. I had billing requirements outside the normal for this group and the hotel found a way to pull it off. The entire team made my meeting a success. \nThere is room for updating the hotel. The beds outside of the club level could use upgrading and the rooms are a bit outdated. I would love to see them keep the charm with a hint of modernization and better beds. The club level beds were amazing.\nThe club level service was impeccable. I was there last December for an overnight stay. The staff not only remembered me, but remembered my name. \nGreat job, Ritz Carlton!", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 11, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "Mi_82NrN36fjiwa_bbandA", "text": "This hotel embodies the meaning of customer service, especially Jeffrey who runs the high tea service. I recently visited the Ritz Carlton for a high tea lunch. When my Mom and I arrived, we realized that we were the only two guests who had made a reservation for high tea and we started to think twice about having high tea. While we were in the midst of contemplating our decision, Jeffrey walked up to us with a smile on his face. He was so friendly and welcoming and encouraged us to do high tea. He was so welcoming that we immediately made up our mind and started our very own private high tea experience! Although we were the only two guests doing high tea, they still \"put on the Ritz\" for us by bringing in Jeffrey to serve us and a pianist to play the baby grand piano during our tea. We felt like royalty! \n\nJeffrey isn't a server. He is in charge of the high tea and incredibly experienced. He is a tea sommelier and in fact, makes the teas they serve himself! After seating us, Jeffrey went over the tea menu with us. Knowing that we were in the presence of an expert, we asked Jeffrey to take the lead and pick the three teas for our adventure. Our first course included a variety of tea sandwiches along with our first tea which was a peach tea. We leisurely enjoyed our tea and sandwiches and enjoyed the beautiful piano music. Because we were the only high tea guests, we had the undivided attention of Jeffrey which was a treat in itself. The second course consisted of delicious scones and three different jams presented in chocolate contains that we could eat! It was truly delectable. The tea to accompany that course was an herbal raspberry tea. Our final course was a three tier tray of small deserts, some of which were infused with the house-made teas! We enjoyed chocolate chai tea with this course. Every bite was delicious and the entire experience was girly, classy and royal. \n\nThere's a reason the Ritz Carlton coined the phrase \"putting on the Ritz.\" Even though we were the only two guests who reserved high tea, they still pulled out all the stops and treated us like royalty. Jeffrey knows the secret to customer service and because he walked over and made us feel welcome, we stayed and ultimately had an experience that I will always remember. \n\n**** Note: they do several events throughout the year to go with high tea, including ladies social events, hat events, etc. Keep an eye on their calendar so you too can \"put on the Ritz!\"", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "Ep3anRsVSShs7O4DlEmoWA", "review_id": "FciqQdfYEZ3t_XHh7hwOAw", "text": "There is a gal who plays piano there for events with the name Nicole Pesce that is absolutely fantastic and worth your time.  I saw her play and was just blown away--talk about A+ entertainment for the price of a drink and maybe some snack to eat.  If you have nothing to do some day call the Ritz and find out when the entertainment is there and goooooo. You won't regret it!  By the way, she has played for years and for a great number of stars and events, so she is no beginner by any means.\nAlso, valet your car because parking is really hard to do there.", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i8ukI6ji4AM0ra_LUU7iEA", "review_id": "QBmGhyygy-tfg9YTzdqz_g", "text": "Just came here today for a corporate event. What a neat experience! This was my first time and what a phenomenal place for my first High Tea experience. The tea sommelier was very experienced and our \"server\" (not sure that's what they are called during High Tea) was charming! Great for Mother's Day or momma-type event. What a treat!", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "11ikTTUPYykTxuApA4qFsw", "review_id": "GyS9kobG85Ot4-yB7Ctp4g", "text": "You, sir, are not a Ritz-Carlton. When I first walked in, it impressed. It had tasteful, old school decor and helpful people at every turn. The problems started when one of the people in our party had his card declined at check-in (not for the room cost because those were already covered, but for the incidentals). I am told that this decline was not his fault and I would certainly believe him as this is not the type of man who runs up his credit cards. Either way, the hotel staff should have asked another one of us for our cards, but for some reason they just stubbornly kept trying to run the same card for 5 minutes. This was while the rest of us waited, twiddling our thumbs. Oh, yes and we were already running late so this was very annoying. Finally, a manager came over and said that they would figure it out later. Well, within 10 minutes when we were finally in our room, here comes a call on the room phone telling us to come down as soon as possible and put a card on file. Ummm, okay. And why couldn't they just ask when we were just down there???? The room did not impress and was in fact so terribly run down that even the marble in the bathroom had rusted in spots and the pipes under the sink were corroded and leaking. Really, supposed \"Ritz-Carlton\"? But here it is, people. Probably the most rude thing that I have ever experienced from a hotel W down to La Quinta: I went to the front desk to ask for a razor and shaving cream. The woman at the desk very helpfully and condescendingly directed me to the tiny gift shop closet where she said they sell it. So, here I was expecting to pay $12 for some crappy bic and a tiny bottle of foam. But no, I guess they were out of them because none was to be found. When I came out of the shop-closet she asked if I found it. I said no, there wasn't any in there. She replied oh, well I will see if room service can bring one to your room. Now, that's odd. When I went to my room, housekeeping was just outside the door. I asked if they might have a shaving kit and the maid rolled her eyes, dug around in her cart and handed me a \"ritz carlton\" official box with a razor and tube of cream inside. For...real... What terrible, money-grubbing, uncouth service! So, yeah. Perhaps consider staying here if you like to be treated like trailer trash who is not nearly good enough for their moldy, falling apart hotel. But, then again I think there is a W nearby. Paris prices for Arkansas accommodations.", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wLDWtFpyh0hr3wfpj_lxWg", "review_id": "OIVnGK2NFNWxqaEM9MQqsA", "text": "Beautiful hotel but not my favorite place. Have never stayed here but I have come here numerous times for tea. Always good but not outstanding. I would check around to some of the other resorts and compare before picking the ritz", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZwMKThttgvIdOIYh6kk-8A", "review_id": "kSVi_XFHliCvB84anVEWzA", "text": "Customer service, Customer service, Customer service!  WOW!!\nI called at 11am to find out how early I could check-in, expecting 3 or 4pm, and the warm and cheerful voice on the other end replied, \"Your room is ready for you now, Sir, if you'd like.\" Incredible!\nHigh tea was completely booked that day and for several days after, but after learning it was our anniversary, Jeffrey agreed to squeeze us in that afternoon!  And the tea, and the service, was warm, inviting, and in a word, delectable.\nThis morning I called down to find out how quickly I needed to be out of my room for check out. \"12-noon is check-out, Sir, but if you like we can make it 1pm...or, if it works better for you, would 2pm be good?\"\nQuality abounds from the crown molding above, all the way down to the marble baseboards...but what's most impressive is the service.  You really can't put a price on this level of service.  We feel amazing because of how they treated us during our stay and I do believe I'll be recommending the Ritz-Carlton for the rest of my life!", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sM_5WWwzsKomERthYdmd7w", "review_id": "9oBMIuJAJ7HpvlLweWCbNg", "text": "Like coming home. The rooms are not the most grand. But, it's a wonderful place especially at Christmas.", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qmfl0hREnLsRDsCQM_Lo1A", "review_id": "v747WKaMBU1ou85vD4YYcg", "text": "Impeccable service. Early check in....no problem. Concierge was incredibly helpful with dinner recommendations, boarding passes for our flight, and arranging transportation. We checked out early this morning and the wait for a taxi was 10 minutes. Instead of having us wait they arranged a ride with their courtesy car gratis. Everything you would expect with the Ritz Carlton Brand. Will definitely be back.", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-eyKbtgrbGeM7dLVWuRKcQ", "review_id": "CwwuOjaY-mErW-Ozq63aLw", "text": "Under the category of \"First World Problems\" \nA. I am lucky enough to be staying at the Ritz, so take this with a grain of salt. \nB. But I have stayed at Ritz's in Atlanta, San Francisco and several in Florida. This is definitely the least impressive. I have not experienced the over-the-top customer service I usually get.  And the amenities don't seem all that well attended to. \nC. It really doesn't live up to the Ritz franchise. \nD. Did I mention I am lucky enough to be a The Ritz? So hard to complain.", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yUOYoJmjiu01HfSucwDctQ", "review_id": "CvIlTF_RX98I33pMUdskwA", "text": "Overall great experience and would stay there again!\n\nMy wife is a huge fan of Ritz - Carlton and despite my cheapo tendencies she's managed to get me to a significant number of properties over the years.  She'd give it a \"4.5\" stars if it were possible.  Keeping this place from five stars was a lack of turndown service.  This is one of her favorite perks and is part of the \"experience\" of staying at Ritz Carlton, yet this property doesn't offer it.\n\nThe pool is smallish but not uncommon for a downtown location.  Bar is a great place for a drink or two and some snacks.  Pretty cool that front desk staff greeted us by name (even pronounced correctly) after dropping off the car.  Overall...signature great hospitality throughout our stay.\n\nWe liked the location across from the Mall.  There is a tunnel that allows you to cross under the street so you don't have to play in traffic.  Lots of good restaurant choices at the Mall.\n\nDear Ritz Carlton...for the love of humanity please stop charging for Wifi.  Raise your room rate a little if you need to, but charging for what grocery stores & coffee shops give away for free cheapens your brand.", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UgvSkevf2o8Xv5KdrJVGPA", "review_id": "SLBi4D2S8hBw9QJOgeVakA", "text": "The service at the Hotel is EXCELLENT!  I am always so impressed with the Easter buffet. It was outstanding with all the attention to detail.   It is a family event and great food, beverages and service.  Service is amazing all the way until you pick up your car at the valet.", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f1MjLuFifgbGprI0tXJF6Q", "review_id": "NkJl5RedoeveAua4zBkzIg", "text": "Overall, it was great! My mother and I went there for Mother's Day high tea. The winter blend tea was hands down the best tea I have ever had! The food was so so. The tea expert was there. He was very pleasant but didn't seem too interested in us because his friends were present.", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BzWa5FhjUN6eBLmkJqpNAw", "review_id": "aKBwDPAARkAT21GX5K-OUA", "text": "Serious Trust Issues. Otherwise pleasant (but trust is required in all hotels). \n\nI stay here a few times a year whenever business takes me to Phoenix. \nIt has been a great hotel, but there is one MAJOR issue i have with this hotel.\n\nUnauthorized charges - specifically, room service adding additional tip onto the bill. \nIn all hotels, I personally do not add more tip onto room service bills unless service is super exceptional, since there's an automatic 22%+ gratuity charge. After I checked out, I noticed that one of the nights, the charges were higher than I had on receipt. I called to check in, and the front desk said that I had written in $6 ADDITIONAL tip for the room service. I know for a fact that i did not - and it seems as if the server herself added it on herself. \n\nThere's something VERY wrong with this. I'm not mad over $6, but I am furious that someone tried to get away with stealing money in increments. I always heard about people trying to get away with this but I've never had this happen to me until my trip here. I cannot believe that out of all places, this happens at the Ritz-Carlton. \n\nA hotel is based on trust. People have access to your rooms. When you have staff that cannot be trusted, there are some serious issues going on at this hotel. \nFront desk took care of this - but no word from mgmt or even acknowledgement that this happened.", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s3dKEybxt4gYAwY4nZJHnA", "review_id": "GgsFQHM3gKYGEG0ap5SDFQ", "text": "Chilled out at the bar and felt like a real grown up here!  Bekki the bartender was AWESOME!!!", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2lddN7YEglGffS3NjesRvg", "review_id": "rN4WrFXLPkHu7yayTBAILQ", "text": "There's a $30 per day parking fee (which I didn't pay for). Apparently, there are no other parking options. As for the hotel, it is very nice. The room was nicely appointed. The bed was very comfortable. The staff ensured I needed nothing; always at my service offering to assist with just about everything. The location of the hotel is great. Directly across the street from a major mall with fine department stores. I was visiting family so I didn't eat at the hotel, but did enjoy drinks at Bistro 24, and the bar. The business center has everything you need for getting things done, including daily newspapers such as the WSJ and USA Today. On Saturday there's live entertainment with a pianist and singer who were excellent. One other thing. The hotel charges $10 per day for wifi which I'm sure no one pays for. No smart person anyway. The benefit doesn't outweigh the cost when you can go to the business center or common areas and get internet access for free. I will definitely return the next time I visit Phoenix. I got an UNBELIEVABLE rate which only 1% of the country can get.", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9ZRpF1zr6sX993pp3FD7kQ", "review_id": "ib6818r2MZYRdyT64J0LRQ", "text": "I've been staying here for 15 years and the finishers are tired. Time to do a full rooms renovation.", "business_id": "HLQUH1VAw4KbSV-IhxOPEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YoBu4TVcP5YHKOC35NPXQQ", "review_id": "ShhaNxRrWd06hFAikSauNg", "text": "note: the 5 stars i'm giving this place is for their happy hour menu, not the regular menu. if you order off the regular menu no amount of advice can help you.\r\n\r\nM&S has to have one of the best happy hours in the world, aside from Spearmint Rhino. $3 drafts and a rotating $2 bar food menu, such as 1/2 lb. burger with fries, hot wings, fish tacos, beef taquitos, etc. don't order the fish chilli though, it tastes like A1 sauce. they got a lot of winners on tap, like kiltlifter, guinness, bass, fat tire, pyramid hefe, etc.\r\n\r\nhappy hour is from 3p-6p and then again from 9p-11p, which is pure genius. make sure you get your parking ticket balidated, because the Eritrean girl in the parking garage will make you go back in the restaurant and get that joint stamped if you forget. BUZZKILL.", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U9antcb-UnhwfogQGbG9Tw", "review_id": "B14-FtYhZX6NtE9fD8qcvw", "text": "Just wanted to 2nd the high marks on the happy hour menu. Perfect place to get beer and food after a movie at the AMC right beside it. I was a little intimidated by how nice the place looked, but the bar is comfortable, and the happy hour menu is for real.", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EVN484M7GZxhVpp61JgQBA", "review_id": "9sAnFyo0O6t9JbIuCxDS0g", "text": "I agree happy hour is a great deal for the Esplanade.  Not major drink deals, last I was there, the drink of the day was a rum punch and it was six bucks.  Stick to beer.  The food, however, is a serious deal!  I think everything is under $4-5.  Burger was decent, the ahi tostado is pretty good.  You can definitely load up on food and drink for $10 a person.\n\nNow, the dinning experience has been different for me.  Bottom line, I wouldn't pay my own money to eat here for lunch or dinner.\n\nWe received ALOT of gift certificates in trade for advertising.  So, we just finished out last trip last night.  I'm outta GC's, so I'm closing the door on M&S.\n\nOverall, the food is good.  Always cooked to order, fresh, tasty.  The service has been more of a problem for me.  It very predictably unpredictable, which is a big negative for me.  The pricing is definitely in the upper middle range at an average of $22-25 or so.  The dining room can get loud.  I'm just not \"wow\"ed. \n\nHappy hour -- Thumbs up!\nEverything else -- Thumbs down!", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "oxuXDzJ0QmHtD-c5hAapPg", "text": "Three words: Killer happy hour. \n\nIf it weren't for that, it'd be another run of the mill seafood place, lost in the mix between Steamer's and Red Lobster. \n\nThe bar is cool and may serve as a breath of fresh air for Merc Bar patrons around the corner, but for the most part the food is good and the service staff is very friendly.", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Sjp6EYsqzdlTvymER6wBfg", "review_id": "yLSEFsiVPVh2OnA79fVwvA", "text": "Don't know about the happy hour, went here for dinner.  Very good seafood.  The escargot was one of the two best I've had in Phoenix.  The Mahi Mahi crusted with coconut was done to perfection.  The shrimp in a spicy pomodoro sauce was delicious as well.  The service was very good.  I had heard this was a romantic spot, and I wouldn't agree with that.  It was very crowded, and still we got very good service.  Centrally located, it's a bit on the pricy side, with ala carte dinners from the $20 - $50 range.", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_mo4LtybzPjvg-i6meN-tw", "review_id": "nlLq4OQ5PpfDIAc03YGYCA", "text": "Not only is it Happy Hour, but they have the REVERSE Happy Hour too. The menu changes about once every quarter, but you can always count on the hamburger and fries being there and they mix in some tasty treats too like Ahi tuna nachos and shrimp cocktail.", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "-Dof9NwAoQwRM-GVPZk5zw", "review_id": "vyQdmYoXCH14ix-xiE_VoA", "text": "A special place for me...\n\nA few years back in Seattle my fiance (then boyfriend) and I had some vouchers to McCormick's and went for our first anniversary in January and still had some left over so we went for Valentine's Day that February.  We like it so much we go there for our anniversary every year and since the first year we have always sat in a \"snug\" which is a private booth with a curtain so you can have a nice quiet meal with your dining guest.\n\nThe food is always fantastic and I always leave stuffed and satisfied.  I always order seafood (usually fish) and my seafood-averted sig other usually gets steak.  I think it can be romantic if you're dining in the snugs, but if you're out with the rest of the diners it's just another nice dining room and can be a little on the loud side.  We have no complaints and will continue the anniversary dinners and more.\n\nTheir happy hour is fantastic.  The drink specials aren't anything to write home about, but the food is worth the trip.  The burger seems to always be around and I recommend the fish tacos if they show up as well.  I've never had any bad meals and the ever-changing menu keeps us coming back for more.  I've had many, many desserts and they are all fantastic.  The creme brulee is a solid choice and the flourless chocolate cake with raspberry sauce is as sinful and decadent as it sounds.  The wine list is somewhat short when it comes to \"by the glass\" offerings, but I never have a problem finding one I like.\n\nAnother little-known perk is their Preferred Guest Membership.  You are awarded points for every dollar you spend.  If you are a frequent visitor like myself, then it's worth it.  Otherwise, it could take far too many happy hours to rack up enough points for anything substantial.  The best part - it's free.  Details are on their website.\n\nI've also been to two other locations in Seattle and Bellevue and have had great experiences there as well.  Eat, drink, repeat!", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "ecI-EQeSVV2KT0zPQ9DSbA", "text": "This is easily one of the best if not THE BEST happy hour value in the Valley.  I hold Caffe Boa very highly in that regard too.\n\nI was a regular for McCormick and Schmick's happy hour in Downtown LA.  Since moving to Phoenix, I seem to forget it's even here, in it's hidden Esplanade office tower location.\n\nFive appetizers are $1.99 and another handful are $4.99.  Their claim to their happy hour fame is the 1/2 pound angus burger.  The Angus burger, which comes with steak fries, is decently sized and pretty good for $2 bucks.  Not the best burger I have ever had, but good considering the chump change you pay, it's a steal. Bobo and I splurged and ordered enough food for everyone in the bar, where you could just about hear a pin drop.  The calamari strips and grilled salmon cakes were pretty good too.  Bass and Hef on tap are $5 each.\n\nGranted we were also there at 9 pm for their reverse happy hour, (which is another added bonus) and watched as the last of the douchey corporate expense account 24th and Camelback crowd dwindled.\n\nService by the outgoing server Teresa was solid, and if you're even remotely in the area, I highly suggest it for some good cheap fun post-work.\n\nIf it wasn't for the happy hour it would probably be a three star place for the corporate seafood chainey feel.", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "szbTVEtATfn8f9GxbGGO5w", "review_id": "-H_DbqrsR6KUPyi3HTCv7w", "text": "Sure, it's a chain but I like Schmick's at happy hour for sure and it's pretty good for lunch too.   Do not pass up the Thresher Shark, and their mashed potatoes are frickin' killer.  I've actually never had a loser from Schmick's I even have their cookbook!\nDinner's a bit much price wise for me, although for what I've experienced off their lunch menu I'm sure the quality is excellent.  I am a 2nd generation cheapskate though so GIMME A $2 CHEESEBURGER!!", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "HOleI3jz1MLNUJ6cc1x0Pw", "review_id": "uL9XGK9ay95SlJBAEONJow", "text": "McCormick's is my new favorite spot for two of the things that make me the happiest: 1) freshly squeezed and mixed margaritas; and 2) a happy hour that features decent and really cheap food. I could go without the uninspired main menu and the fairly stuffy after-work crowd, but I plan to return as much as possible for the amazing margaritas and ridiculously cheap happy hour food!\n\nI first learned about the restaurant when I posted a thread in the Yelp Phoenix talk forums - I was trying to find out where I could go in Phoenix to get a really good margarita (that is, made with freshly squeezed juices and hand-mixed). A few people (thank you, Jim K. and Natalie G.!) suggested McCormick's, which surprised me because old-school seafood places don't tend to specialize in much besides wine, beer, and old-fashioned drinks like martinis and Manhattans. Anyway, I was thrilled to discover that they were right - that is one perfect margarita!  It was refreshing, strong, and the perfect combination of sweet and sour. When we complimented the bartender (who was really nice and helpful) on the margarita, he explained that they use only freshly squeezed lime and lemon juices, sugar cubes or simple syrup, and tequila. Yum. \n\nOn to the happy hour part (happy hour is M-F from 3:30 to 6:30, btw). When we arrived and took a seat at the bar, there were paper menus that featured the list of happy hour appetizers. There were five appetizers that were $1.95 (this time, the choices were: the 1/2 pound burger with fries, blackened fish tacos, fried clam strips, steamed mussels, and a seafood tostada) and several that were $4.95 (pulled pork sandwich, shrimp cocktail, and one or two others that I can't remember). We had the pulled pork sandwich, which was actually surprisingly flavorful, the fried clam strips (crispy and not too fishy), the burger (decent but a little overcooked and dry), and the seafood tostada (just ok). A whole dinner's worth of food for around $11! Even though the food wasn't outstanding, it was definitely solid and along with the margaritas, made for an enjoyable and satisfying happy hour.", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "HOleI3jz1MLNUJ6cc1x0Pw", "review_id": "sc0PPdZX54B7tG3V_cjLKQ", "text": "We went back to McCormick's happy hour last Friday and were pleased to find that the margaritas and super-discounted food were just as good as we remembered. We had four of the $1.95 plates (some of which had changed since the last time we went) and two of their freshly-squeezed, freshly-mixed margaritas. \n\nThe margaritas were also still absolutely  delicious, but we were a little disappointed to find out that they still cost $10 even with well tequila (last time we had gotten Patron and therefore expected a higher price tag). I still recommend trying them if you're a true margarita fan, but just know that you'll have to shell out a pretty penny (5 times as much as the happy hour price for the bruschetta, in fact). \n\nOne other note - if you're going to go check this place out (and either smoke or don't mind smoke), go while the weather is still nice but a bit cooler and sit on the patio (the side by the bar is happy hour seating). It was so beautiful outside when we went, the misters were refreshing, and when we looked up, there was a beautiful (and unexpected) view of the mountains across Camelback.", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "0bNXP9quoJEgyVZu9ipGgQ", "review_id": "8RQmqcxak0yFXpdblEx1dg", "text": "I usually have a hard time persuading Mom to join me for a restaurant meal.  Not so when I bring up seafood at McCormick & Schmick's!  We both enjoy the sour dough table bread and butter that is only given when requested.  Lunch items are decent in prices and portions.  I find that the dayshift staff here are more friendly and efficient than the night shift.  The lunch meals flowed very smoothly: glasses always full and extra hot bread brought to the table when asked (w/out our having to repeat ourselves).  Happy hour and dinner services are something else entirely.\n\nI don't deny that happy hour apps are nicely priced.  I've only experienced HH here once, and it took awhile before I found a table I wanted to sit at (outside was noisy and smoky, and the only chairs available by the bar inside were at the ends).  It took quite some time before my server arrived.  I usually only order HH apps since I rarely drink, but she told me I had to order a drink, any drink that costs at least $2.75, before I could take advantage of the HH app specials.  So I ordered my first (and so far, my last) Arnold Palmer, which is a beverage that is half-tea and half-lemonade.  For apps, I tried the clam strips, fish tacos, and the cheeseburger and fries.  I thought the clam strips were too bread-y: not much clam-meat, just batter and seasoning.  It tasted pre-frozen.  The fish tacos were decent, but not filling.  The star app here were the cheeseburger and fries!  The burger was HUGE!!  The fries were numerous in quantity, too!  The pleasant surprise in the value of the burger and fries mitigated the disappointment I felt over the clam strips.  One huge complaint, however, was the fact that my server only saw me once, and that was to get my drink and appetizer orders.  She never came back to check on whether I would like another drink or something else from the HH and dinner menus.  \n\nMom and I had dinner here last night (Saturday).  I couldn't believe how dead it was, considering it was only 8:15p.  We already knew we wanted to order the Dungeness crab and shrimp bisque for her and the mixed grill special for me (salmon, seabass with coconut rice and asparagus, and the shrimp-crabcake, which Mom could have since I have a shrimp allergy (sob!  I LOVE crabcakes!).  The mixed grill entree also comes with creme brulee!  Mom wasn't sure which size soup to order, but our male server told us that the cup was very small in portion, so I asked for the bowl (which, in the end, was too much).  We also asked for bread, which thankfully arrived within a few minutes.  The soup took another ten minutes.  Mom didn't think it was anything special.  Indeed, she thought that the Red Lobster bisque we enjoyed in Illinois years ago was much better.  I do remember the bread bowls of deliciousness from years past; we loved the chunkiness of the RL bisque, as well.  I told her that the higher-tabbed venues seem to serve less-chunky and more silky-smooth pureed bisques (we both agreed that chunky bisques are the best!). The mixed grill took more than 40 minutes from the time I placed the order, which is unacceptable.  Grilled seafood doesn't take long to cook!!  The entree was very delicious, though, but I would be hard-pressed to order it again if it is going to take this long to prepare.  I was also disappointed to see that the coconut rice contained *.  I LOVE *, but my immune system doesn't, and nowhere in the menu description was it mentioned that * were included.  Mom took the tainted half, but I still ended with vertigo and painful abdominal cramps from eating the \"clean\" half (it seemed like the rice was pre-molded in a tiny bowl or ice-cream scoop with the * in the bottom of the mold, and then placed onto the plate).  The * looked beautiful in the presentation (and Mom thought the rice tasted fine), but had I known sooner, I'd have requested them to be omitted, or at least be placed on the side.  I loved the salmon and the seabass, which were perfectly seasoned, but I found the rice too squishy, as if too much liquid was used.  The sticks of asparagus were perfectly crunchy and great in flavor!  Mom absolutely loved the crabcake... I was so jealous!  Service was objectionable: long waiting time, 2nd request for bread was forgotten, and the wait times for the seafood, brulee (yum!), and ticket were too long in between.\n\nHope to give a favorable happy hour update!  I'd like to try some of those grilled salmon cakes Stevie P. mentioned.  I'll have to take everybody's word on the margaritas' goodness... Not much of a drinker to justify my spending $10 on one drink.  (Although, Roy's Hawaiian Martini is definitely worth paying $10 for... so smooth!)", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vPwuN6G5Miv22Trw1Et3VA", "review_id": "yY6nN_DqD6NkNpzj5NgW-w", "text": "Great happy hours, great service and food.", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ap5atWJUGnJ6B-XCzbZjWA", "review_id": "GigFdtlQvy-93zoTOe6tKA", "text": "McCormick & Schmick's... not a bad Yelppy Hour....for the money! \n\nSo tonight we do the McCormick & Schmick's Happy Hour that has been reviewed and tried by everyone in the world... well, everyone be me! Not too shabby I say.. \n\nSo the real deal here is... Lets give them good food at an outrageous price... and they will come! Great Idea! The interior has warm wood paneling and fabrics of rich jewel tones which set the stage for an east coast \"feel\". A few of us came after work tonight to see what all the \"hub\" and \"bub\" is about. (Thursday). First of all... depressing to see the place almost empty at 5:30... there should be , by any standard, more than 25 people in the bar. \n\nWho cares right... cheap food.. reliable quality. Our server was totally friendly and attentive, but I hope it gets busy soon..otherwise this place might close as so many have. \n\nSo we ordered the \"Angus\" burgers with Cheese ($4.95 with fries) Fried Zuks ($1.95) and the Shrimp quesadilla. ($4.95) and our drinks...(no discounts on the drinks.. but who really cares) \n\nWhen the food arrives, the burgers were cooked well ( no choice, offered, but heard that they normally come out pink...so did'nt even ask) .. with a generous side of fries ketchup, onion, lettuce and tomatoe. The tiny side of Russian dressing set my bud back $1.25.. but he said worth every shilling! \n\nThe Panko crusted zuks,, great... no lemon, but a small side of ranch... I understand the Shrimp quesadilla was ok... but not the favorite of the diner. \n\nAll in all... I'd come back with buds in tow. I think for the $20.00 I spent tonight for 2 Skyy and tonic and \"Angus\" burger was totally worth it. \n\nThe website has a much different menu for the bar food with accolades from 2005.. shame that they are counting on that to draw customers. 'common guys.. lets update the website!\n\n\nThe Good: Location, prices on food!\nThe Bad: Full price drinks..well the ones I ordered.\nJust Plain Ugly: The fact the bar was empty.", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EKwGhgLrM18ErVKKeYE2UA", "review_id": "GKMyZubnvfwdtnhHcclA2Q", "text": "Went here for Christmas dinner. I like the ambiance of this place. Dim lights, wood paneling. Very cozy. I ordered the bisque as starter. It came with shrimp and I think crab. I was so yummy and had just a bit of a kick to it. Well I thought it had a kick, one of the people I was eating with who loves spicy foods didn't even notice. For my meal I ordered the stuffed sea bass. Soon after I ordered I was told that they were out, which seemed weird to me because I thought they printed out a lunch and dinner menu once a day and we got there at 4 and there weren't that many people there that early. Anyway, I selected the stuffed lobster instead. It was good. It was half a lobster that was stuffed and then the claw. I love seafood so I could have done with a more generous serving. Oh, well. Ask for bread! After reading the reviews here and getting to the restaurant I noticed that no other tables had bread. And although there were 5 of us eating dinner, I swear they brought us just enough bread for 2-3 people each time so we kept having to ask for more. All in all it was a nice meal with great company.", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 11, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "0bNXP9quoJEgyVZu9ipGgQ", "review_id": "tdR9Siq99-0gyAbl6YU_VA", "text": "Sat at the bar and had Byron, nice guy, waiting on me.  I wasn't too thrilled when I saw that the $5 happy hour red wine selection was a Penfolds (?) cab/shiraz blend, but Byron said it was good, so ordered it.  (I'm not fond of shiraz...)\n\nChose the deep-fried zucchini and the blackened cajun-spiced chicken sandwich with fries off of the $1.95 menu, with the chicken sandwich selection entered first.  It's a good thing I added the zucchini, as it arrived much earlier than the sandwich.  I'd already polished the dish off (nice, light, crispy coating of panko with a side of rather tasteless ranch dressing), as I ended up waiting another 8 to 10 minutes for the sandwich to arrive.  The sandwich was good (loved the spice rub!), allthough I had to throw away the **.  Still a good-portioned meal without the omitted items, as it came with a side of fries.\n\nDidn't feel comfortable enough to take photos of the food... Don't know why as I usually don't let what others think influence my actions, but there you have it.  I think happy hour at Roaring Fork's spoiled me a little bit...", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "LB7HoDg61yWP2CjrueeJUQ", "review_id": "Csnv9AbRgTsEAvv1iZ01pg", "text": "I eat here at least once a week due to convenience and time, it's near my office. The service is uniformly excellent, the menu is basic but changes slightly almost daily and the prices are reasonable most of the time. They often have surprises at lunch on the specials menu and are very accommodating with changes, dietary restrictions and general fussiness that sometimes happens when everyone is on a diet. The GM Robin and Asst. Lise are a pleasure to deal with as well. Yes, it's a chain, and sometimes feels like it, but the beauty of chains is a dependable level or service and consistent value and food quality, they deliver on all three.", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "_7el1cOgnfkNfmZKi277bQ", "review_id": "Sbc9WB1AyfOuWkUqVN-MxQ", "text": "Love the 2.95 jumbo happy hour Cheese burger!\n\nI also enjoy the Tuna melt very much, this is the only place I will eat a tuna melt. Come to think of it I have never had one before this. Now I am a fan. Butter toasted sourdough surrounds this huge pile of yummy tuna with capers and such, don't forget the cheese. It is served with huge steak fries yummy. \n\nThe lettuce wedge is a great lunch, the serve the wedge with 2 tomato wedges two slices of cucmber, real bacon bits, fried leeks and lots of blue cheese. yeah it's good. taste it and see.\n\nThe clam chowder... hmmm shut the front door it's fantastic! The lobster bisque is delish too!\n\nHappy our food is yummy drink specials are so so. \nHappy Hour Monday - Friday 3:30pm to 6:30pm and Monday - Saturday 9pm to Close. Sometimes they will close at 10pm if it is slow.", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C6Av_qoKe3H5-9BOnzi7yQ", "review_id": "My22x_gZ1sbvOLZcl8QVkA", "text": "Went here for lunch the other day...zowie! what a great place. Minute I walked in I was impressed as I have a liking for rich dark woods. Great looking place. \n\nhad a seat in a big fat booth and server Kelly was over in a flash to greet us and asking what we would like to drink. I thought it was great how she explained in detail that all the juice drinks are made from fresh to order from freshly squeezed juices- WOW Are you kidding me?!?! My wife ordered a fresh squeezed lemonade and it was awesome she said. I told Kelly I wanted a glass of white wine and unlike seemi9ngly most servers these days, she guided me through the labyrinth of wines to exactly what was going to turn me on. That was artful service and it didn't stop there either.  \n\nWe asked her for some appetizer selections and she explained many in great detail. We selected the Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Crostinis that was really very good - rich and creamy with large pieces of spinach (I hate when they are all diced). I ordered 4 oysters on teh half shell. Kelly brought them to the table and pointed and explained each oyster and wher it was originated: malpeque Oyster, Blue Point Oyster, Hama Hama Toyer, Gold Creek oyster. My favorite was the Blue Point. They were served with cocktail sauce and horseradish traditionally; however, it also came with if I can recall correctly was a Chardonnay infused oil or something that was outstanding to pare with the oysters. \n\nMy wife has Chicken Alfredo pasta - yea she did. A bountiful splendor of  treasures form the grotto of the sea and she orders chicken. Each there own I guess but I'm not going to expand on her selection - it was chicken. \n\nThis menu was so thick with things for me to order I just couldn't decide so I asked my server Kelly to choose for me and she hit it right on the mark with the Albacore Tuna sesame crusted with a Thai Chiki sauce. Outstanding hunk of fish and cooked absolutely perfectly - BRAVO! It was served with a nice Juliane of vegetables. My only issue here was the unsuspected slice of ginger hidden in there that I unsuspected ate and really hate. \n\nGreat experience and outstanding service - top notch and remarkably affordable. There was so much to choose from and our server also explained that the menu changes TWICE a day - yes TWICE a day. Only thing I was out of the ordinary was a \"10 UNDER $10 SPECIALS\" list I guess for the penny pinching pamelas in the crowd - really seems your selling yourselves short there at the price point with  this quality, location, product and ambiance.", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iWuOAmLkSUe6BxZxAQ1wsQ", "review_id": "nwbdWpDwCvgdNBAMOn-tXQ", "text": "This last thursday night was my first night out to McCormick and Schmicks. \nThe food was simply AMAZING! The menus are updated twice daily, one for lunch and one for dinner. The menu was even dated :)  This showed what was fresh and in season. \nI ordered the Alaskan Crab Legs that melted in your mouth! It came with a side of clam chowder that was out of this world! And served with potatoes and amazingly fresh vegtables.\nAfter a few rounds of drinks for the 4 of us the total bill was close to $200. So for about $50 a person you leave with a full stomach, left-overs for lunch the next day and GREAT taste in your mouth!!!", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "AfG4PQHxRWna1flRErYTbw", "review_id": "eibypObvYtaF3z-f8wICDg", "text": "I lunched here today with a few business connections, we all had dark pants on (this is important to remember). The wait staff was very good and the gentleman who seemed to be the busboy was even better. Not only did he move quickly to clean up a glass of spilled water he validated my parking - where were the others, I have no idea.\n\nThe food was fair - the steak in my wrap was a bit dry and the fries were cold. But, it was good. My belly/gut approves.   \n\nMy only suggestion for them is, better linens - lint was all over our pants! Always great when you are off to another meeting.\n\nI have been here a few times... Never REALLY impressed!", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qGl1xfS0okKRbSH8vvucGA", "review_id": "RknjzEZFuojevp3ffcuYiA", "text": "I don't usually rave about food as I'm eating dinner. Heck, I don't usually stop to actually taste the food. I usually just scarf it down and go. Tonight was an exception.\n\nStarting with the steamed clams for an appetizer and on to the salad greens with pecans topped by balsamic dressing, the start of this dinner went very well.\n\nThen Chef Sanchez' main courses came out. My companion had the Maine lobster and I had the halibut. The lobster was done to tender perfection and the halibut was flavorful, moist, and flaky. I found myself taking time to savor the taste of the halibut along with the grilled portabello mushroom cap, deep fried tomato, and asparagus.\n\nEven the presentations were amazing and the service from our waiter, David, was exemplary.\n\nThe ambience, the service, the food... all top of the line. I don't expect any of that from a restaurant chain which made the experience that much better.", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "35_ZCjAbIHr_YyvVipmkLw", "review_id": "_xnSRQN7i4Orq3V_3e6DbA", "text": "Did not have high expectations for the evening. It had been a few years since I been to McCormick & Schmick's in Pasadena, CA and they did not impress the several times I visited. A recent visit to Spenger's in the Bay Area (my old stomping grounds), which had been in decline for years, netted a wonderful meal. I noticed it had been acquired by M & S.  \nThis night did not disappoint.  It was a quiet Halloween night and the ambiance was reserved and almost romantic. \nHot sourdough rolls were a good start. Moved onto the flashed fried calamari with a trio of sauces. It was light and perfectly done. I had side spinach salad, my husband the house salad. Both were fresh, a good size and not overdressed. \nMy main was the Lobster and Seafood Steamer. It was larger than I expected for the price. The seafood steamed in white wine were were perfectly done. Came with garlic bread and I just sopped up the sauce. Mmmm. \nMy husband had the San Francisco Shellfish Stew. It had some similarities to my dish but it included fish and the Tomato Fennel Broth was aromatic and delicious as well.\nI finished the evening with a lovely light bread pudding with Creme Anglaise sauce. \nI was impressed especially for a chain. It was a good night. I'll be visiting again.", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3Vsd6Rd4CHHFtjo7xIp7Lw", "review_id": "-1eV2qevYYKizDASJy8Aeg", "text": "I usually don't review chain restaurants since I don't want everyone to know that I eat at them...but I have to give a shout to this location of McCormick's!  We were in Phoenix for a quick weekend and I had neglected to do any Yelp research before leaving, so when my bf found M&S from the concierge we decided to give it a go.  We had been disappointed with our last experience at the one in Dallas so I was mainly just hoping to have my hunger satiated so I could go to bed.\n\nI was very pleasantly surprised.  We were hungry so ordered what felt like tons of food (don't judge!).  The mussels and bruschetta to start were great!  The mussels were small, the way I like them, and the sauce/broth/bread soak they were in was amazing.  I had the halibut stuffed with a bunch of stuff as suggested by our server, bf had the dover sole, both were good, but that dover sole was amazing!!!!  very light and perfectly cooked.  I wish I could cook fish like that.\n\nWe finished with some kind of passionfruit mousse dessert that was SO good.  I almost took another one to go.\n\nThe service was great.  I would go back to this M&S location anytime I was in town.", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "g6rlp5No6GjEDXkrjvg1kQ", "review_id": "j7T4B5_DoBW6jKFUM3xM1w", "text": "This place kicks ultimate butt when it comes to HH pricing! Martinis are about $6 which is decent but it's their version of bar food that is fantastic. I'm talking $1.95-$4.95 range for high end bar food. I had the Fried Chicken Biscuit sliders with Honey Jalapeno Mayo and it was freakin amazing & filling. I didn't need another thing to eat and it was only $1.95!! Im telling you the money you spend on food will free up the money for you to drink, and not have to drink on an empty stomach..and we all know that never ends well.", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_uL7OiQSfNsCd60DrAf7qQ", "review_id": "Bcj45PsCGW5VeHANacsi_g", "text": "I have lived down the street for awhile and hadn't been here yet. Went there the other night with a couple of frineds, and it was amazing! \n\nWe sat in the bar with the ever so much entertaining bartender Byron, love him! He was very helpful in us trying to figure out what we wanted to get. We started with the calamari, it was very good. It came with three different sauces to dip in, an orange whssabi, a classic cocktail and some kinda of mayo biased sauce that was tasty tasty. \n\nI had clam chowder, mac and cheese and a caesar salad. \nThey had lobster bisque, the fillet (awesome!!!), and talapia in a Parmesan lemon butter sauce. Everything was great. The steak did come out over cooked at first but they remade is immediately and it turned out to be the best thing we had. \n\nIt seemed that they also had a great happy hour, with oysters, and some other appy food and a few drink specials. I would love to go back all time time. They are a little pricey, worth it pricey tho, so that will prevent me from doing so, but as much as I can I will stop in.", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T5crbvhKFW-BeZC22jH1-A", "review_id": "nHaufsCjOyOYlMIi7KbMog", "text": "Wife and I went there Saturday night for dinner. Kept forgetting that we had a $150 card from AmEx. This was our first visit to a location in the Phoenix area, we had been to the location in Columbus, Ohio several times and always enjoyed our meal and experience. This was no different. \n\nFor apps my wife had Lobster and Crab bisque, crab was very fresh lumb crab on top of a little tower of rice. Lobster bisque was poured over table side. Flavor was wonderful and I loved the texture of the bisque. Next up was oyster sampler, 4 oysters of the day. All tasted very fresh, my only issue was some shell pieces in one of the oysters (quite a few pieces) it happens when shucking, but it was quite a few pieces. We then had the Tuna Tartar (chopped Ahi with capers, peppers, onions, dijoin and egg) served table-side with some crisps. This by far was my favorite of the apps that we had. Flavors jumped in my mouth and the crisps had a great texture to compliment the tartar. \n\nNext up was our entrees. My wife ordered the Pancetta wrapped scallops and I had the Crab, Shrimp and Brie stuffed Salmon. We also ordered a mushroom risotto for the table. I had some of my wifes dish and the scallops had been cooked very well, charbroiled just right to give the ham some texture and the scallops had absorbed the fat and flavor. Very yummy. The side with hers was a sauteed spinach that was very flavorful with wine and garlic and not over cooked. My dish was very good, could not really taste the crab, brie and shrimp as much as i would have liked... this was due to much sauce being poured over the fish. Besides that the fish was cooked perfect and I liked the side cut presentation for the stuffing. Fish was mid-rare as requested and I was happy with the dish. The risotto for the table was pretty much standard fare for risotto in most places, I was very happy that it was not overcooked and mush. \n\nOverall our experience was very nice and I will return in the future even without a gift card. One thing I would like to point out compared to our several visits at the Columbus location is that the drink menu was alot smaller, my wife always enjoy trying a bunch of the bar drinks since they use really fresh ingredients and make their own syrups. We had been used to like 6-8 page menu and here it was only 2. \n\nSo overall I recommend the location and next time we will try the Scottsdale location and see if maybe they have a bigger menu.", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_IfgQ8wABCdRxvTt36TZ2Q", "review_id": "nPUZU2bompoKogdaWX0Y-Q", "text": "McCormick & Schmicks is one of those restaurants that serves a very real purpose by providing a place to wine & dine clients, colleagues, & co-workers. The environment is really nice. If you need privacy or quiet for a more serious discussion, there are little alcoves that seat six comfortably where the curtains can be drawn to provide privacy. The service is polite, attentive, & everything service should be. \n\nMy hesitation with McCormick & Schmicks is that for the price, the food is ok. It is enjoyable but not memorable & while it is not a really expensive restaurant, it is expensive enough that I expect a tad more.", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9bH8fbjXPQKSlYDZOmzbbg", "review_id": "qoh4JA33fKVG_2YI_t9oQg", "text": "Came here on Christmas day for lunch before catching a movie at the Esplanade. My parents and I noticed the valets in front, and seized the opportunity, as many places around here were closed for the holiday. The beauty of the menu is the ability to order as much or as little as you want. The salad with caramelized pecans was delicious, as was the crab cake. Service was quick and attentive, and we got in and out in good time, yet did not feel rushed, which is always appreciated. I had a gimlet with my meal and, though it was not made in the classic fashion with as much lime juice cordial as I would have liked, it still hit the spot.", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M6oU3OBf_E6gqlfkLGlStQ", "review_id": "AmN4q4-ymoJRFRcfCsWrNA", "text": "They almost made me think there was an ocean near by with the large selection of fresh fish.\n\nI have visited this chain in several states and I am always impressed, parking at this one can be a bit annoying unless you just park in the adjacent center walk over. \n\nMy visit started off wit their menu, which is printed daily and frequently changes, great for variety but hard for a reviewer to say try this dish. There is a very wide selection of fresh fish prepared to different global styles. \n\nI started the meal with the salmon cakes, salmon spices breadcrumbs and more all cooked in to a little mound, they were moist and crisp, the flavor balance was just right.\n\nFor my meal I selected Ahi in a Asian presentation, This was served very rare if cooked at all sashimi style, there was a small coating of sesame seeds, a side of soy and wasabi. The quality of the fish it self was un paralleled. This came with an again style ginger cabbage slaw salad that was great.\n\nI did attend an event here once which had the most amazing fish presentation I had seen, there was a whole salmon cooked, and its body between the head and tail was skinned, thinly sliced cucumbers were used to create edible scales. \n\nI also enjoy the option of semi private tables, great for a date. They are in their on little cube / room with curtains that can be closed to provide additional privacy.\n\nFor seafood in the valley this is my #1 recommendation and if you are ever traveling check to see if there is one at your destination as I found them to be quite consistent.", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TVJP9jSapI_jVHJ89mmijA", "review_id": "7ohAK9lUtD5GluvzDTErXA", "text": "I love this restaurant (even though it's a chain and I can hear my brother saying it's just a \"glorified Red Lobster\"). \n\nI ordered the Crab and Lobster Bisque soup and am drooling thinking about how much I wish I could eat it right now. For my entree I ordered the Atlantic Salmon (stuffed with crab, shrimp, and brie cheese) which was unbelievably amazing. I also had some scalloped potatoes which was basically in the shape of a brick covered with cheesy goodness. I wanted to eat the apple pie for dessert because it looked so delicious, but could barely breathe after eating all that food. \n\nThe service was outstanding, although the manager stopping by the table several times throughout dinner was annoying. \n\nI can't wait to come back here.", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U7oMbMxoF0T-RlU4PhZGAA", "review_id": "V2n3N1DccbMdDIJREvipsg", "text": "I truly enjoyed the meal i had there.  I went in for lunch and it was delicious, i had the Manila Clams to start, and the Fettuccine w/ Shrimp and Bay Scallops.  The Tilapia was also nicely done also.  Over all the service was great and i had a great time.  really want to try some more dishes.  Until next time!", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C7yR7r1oHDYHG_JKlTeK3Q", "review_id": "QSpuH48YImVFzWNrMU8yrA", "text": "First of all, I love to eat. Second of all, I am not a $30,000 millionaire, nor do I pretend to be one. I don't have a lot of money to splurge or waste, and most of my meals out (for my boyfriend and I) are rarely more than $30. Having said that, I was so pleased with the value here! We decided to skip Valentine's Day, and went for a \"flashy\" dinner on a Tuesday evening. I had a 20% off coupon, so we felt comfortable going all out. We started with oysters on the half shell, they had a mix platter so you could sample all 6 of the various types of oyster they had in house that day. Delish! Next, we ordered lobster bisque and wedge salads, two of my favorites and they were amazing. Next, came our main courses: surf and turf for me and shrimp scampi for him. Both were amazing. My filet was cooked to perfection - I asked for medium-rare and, what a concept, they served it medium-rare! It sounds like an easy \"duh\", but for some reason chefs in the valley are afraid to serve anything with pink!\nEverything was great, though, services was a little slow, but, I assume that has to do with the old-school vibe of the place, dark booths, lots of gray hair, and an old-school attention to detail and the thought that dining should be an experience enjoyed throughout the evening, not 50 minute race for the check.  \nThe next time I am in the mood for a \"splurge\", McCormick & Schmicks will definitely be on the top of my list!", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ykTUd9nIYDkQYhpntgcTVw", "review_id": "XIJj41rsaw38T37SeehDdA", "text": "The happy hour prices are amazing!", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "U7oMbMxoF0T-RlU4PhZGAA", "review_id": "-tI4ChMfV6JzmQ3zNmGI5w", "text": "Went there on a Saturday night, decided to dine at the bar because i was by myselfs.  I ordered bowl of Clam Chowder and the Main Lobster.  It took them about half an hour to bring out my chowder and during the mean time the Bongo player that was playing in the bar would not stop caughing (i feel bad for him, but they should really have just sent him home, poor judgement call on that one).  \n\nI guess over all, it was just a really slow night and no one really wanna be there.....maybe next time would be better.", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PShy2RYNadDUhJf4ErOJ7w", "review_id": "av2mNVoNoB4-kz1pkrkknw", "text": "The service was pretty awesome.  \nThe food was very meh in my opinion.\n\nI got the restaurant week menu and ordered:\nlobster bisque\nsteak and lobster tail\nchocolate tuxedo cake\n\nI enjoyed everything but the steak and lobster.\nThe stead was worse than anything you'd be served at Applebees.  For real.  The lobster was tasteless and rubbery.\n\nWill not be returning for food, ever again.  Maybe I'd return just to sit at the bar and talk with the friendly bartenders and drink.  Maybe.", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ypchLi34T9SlWmVjcMz9Mg", "review_id": "kAztvy5hxrnQOgilxWojIg", "text": "Check out their Thanksgiving lunch special.  Food, service and price was great.", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "59pVYStY0yKpRmODFIfDww", "review_id": "prFoub1jGt7my2kbmxahkQ", "text": "I highly recommend this restaurant, especially for their happy hour! Totally worth it and the food is excellent! My favorite are the Seared Blackened Ahi which tasted superb and the Black Mussels. I tried the escargot, bruschetta and catfish bites as well and they were all tasted wonderful! I highly recommend to try this place as I found it's the best restaurant for happy hours and dinner! Great choice!", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0lJjLyGl06M2xwB8FL6XfA", "review_id": "z3khRMO0HqVkN3N0Dkxrrw", "text": "So, this was my first time visiting McCormicks and I was really looking forward to it as I had heard so many great things about the food , service etc..\n  We arrived on a Wednesday evening and there were 6 of us. The restaurant was pretty packed but none the less our server was friendly and did his best (Steve) under the circumstances.  \n     We ordered apps, salads, wine and entrees. I ordered the stuffed salmon and was expecting it to be amazing but it fell short. The outer parts were overcooked and the inside was raw! not to mention that the crab and brie filling wasn't even as tasty as it could've been. Everyone else seemed to love their food (filo wrapped halibut was a hit) so maybe I just got the bad food on an off day. I will say that the bar service and drinks were excellent.\n  Again our server was good but I am hesitant to visit this location again. Maybe I will try the Scottsdale location for better luck next time :)", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Jrx1fLr5JdqgHdIfMT7wag", "review_id": "kZLKkyp5qn5Jmc3UIV-DlA", "text": "Great service. Met a friend at the bar. Good pupus. Reasonable price.", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AeucYo8J-rZjcq09Wuqsjw", "review_id": "bv5E7_HoJTdEMjrDHB5Chw", "text": "First off, dude that was taking care of our table was turtle slow o.k. He did not even bring waters to our table till we were in the middle of eating our entrees!! seriously, isn't water like the first thing to come out? Apparently not here. \n\nCalamari- ive had better\ncoconut shrimp- prob my fav thing we had.\nOhno- b/f seemed to enjoy it \ntilapia- was okay ( b/f has cooked it better for me @ home)\nmartinis- very good\nAmbiance was nice and romantic though..BUT LOOKS ARE DECEVING MY FRIENDS.\n....and everything was garnished really pretty , they use this fruit mango salsa on a lot fo stuff which was pretty tasty, but still nothing made me have an o.m.g that was good moan. \n\nin conclusion, i think i will be alright if i never eat here again.", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xFG4Ca2HHmbxDTkMlmHnjQ", "review_id": "O8RUexHWCY-um22PE8mAGQ", "text": "Love how the menu changes twice a day! The food is always fresh, and the service is always great. We love coming here!!!", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 10, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "0bNXP9quoJEgyVZu9ipGgQ", "review_id": "JaA56ET_wxe0c2Xi-AHpAw", "text": "11/25/10\n\n2.5 stars.\n\nWasn't able to secure a reservation at either Chandler's or Ahwatukee's Mimi's Cafe, but I did have two reservations at Rustler's Rooste and McCormick & Schmick's.  Mom didn't relish the thought of having to dine outside at RR's, so M&S it had to be.\n\nReservation was for two at 8p, and knowing we'd be slightly tardy (we arrived at 8:05p), I'd called before we left and was told that there wouldn't be any problems keeping the reservation.  It took about 10 minutes to be seated, which wasn't so bad, considering that the hosts seemed disorganized and slightly frantic, and there were about 10 or more people waiting in a scattered formation before us (it was VERY cold outside, and no one wanted to feel the breeze everytime someone opened the doors!).  However, it took another 15 mins. before our server greeted us, which also meant we had to wait that long before getting a sip of water!\n\nFood was, on the whole, delicious (w/ a few exceptions), but it was the timing that ruined the experience for us.  After being served water, we both ordered the Turkey dinner, each w/ a choice of side (Mom chose the sweet potato crumble, and I the macaroni and cheese), plus a side salad and dessert (cheesecake or upside-down apple pie- we both chose the pie).  Mom also wanted the calamari app.  How I wished I'd listened to our server when he recommended the crumble over the mac 'n cheese after I'd asked him which was better :(  The SPC was heaven (!), while the mac needed more cooking time.  Even the replacement wasn't any good.  The sliced oven-roasted turkey dinner was terrific, which included mashed potatoes, stuffing, fresh cranberry sauce, crispy green beans, and sliced carrots.  We were served cheesecake, instead of apple pie, and when we nicely pointed out the mistake, we were told that the apple pie would take a little longer as it was still baking, and the cheesecake was taken away.  Mom didn't care for the pie; I, on the other hand, really liked the homemade filling!\n\nRun-down of the timing of food delivery:\n\n8:25p- Water and server greeting.\n8:35p- Salad and app. delivered.\n9:25p- Turkey dinner entrees arrived.\n10:10p- Cheesecake slices placed on table and taken away shortly after.\n10:40p- Upside-down apple pie slices presented.\n10:55p- Credit receipt delivered and signed.\n\nAs I mentioned above, food was solid (w/ exception to the mac 'n cheese and cheesecake mis-step), but service was extremely lacking.\nEven the women's restroom needed dire attention... Perhaps M&S' 4th year of T-day dinner will be more successful (I think this was the 3rd year since they first offered it), but I won't be back to find out.  Next Turkey day dining out, I'll make sure to place my reservation at Mimi's ahead of time!", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Kxa94vR3pX93B8_le9Pvsg", "review_id": "SVVZmRtMvVZVQo6BT8JhuA", "text": "My sister and I went here and it was great. She had the crab stack and I had the lucious fish tacos.I went back again and my husband had the fish and chips and I had the halibut special. Again just wonderful. Place is pretty and service was friendly. Plus they have valet parking!", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eebh5dSAeB3KQz6mraPGng", "review_id": "6P9i-GLhWyyYcIn-JcL3cw", "text": "Happy hour review.  This is one of the best happy hour values and quality in the city.  The fish tacos and cheeseburgers were great!  The beers are pricey unless you like PBR, $3.75, which I do and so the happy hour was great!  I will be back for happy hour many more times.", "business_id": "MU3i2uEyUBntebU6pEyMbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "AGoJSs6k3XcIlA10tsjjlg", "text": "L'Occitane en Provence is my go to shop for many beauty products.  First off, the products are cruelty free and totally lux.  I have few favorite smells that I must wear and one of them is L'Occitane's Green Tea spray-- it is magical.  Other items are that are to die for:\nShea Butter Hand Cream\nCherry Blossom Lotion\nImmortelle under eye cream\nMarseille Soaps\n\nThese items can only be purchased in a L'Occitane.  Shopping inside is like being taken away into a whole little vacation world.  If you have never been inside a L'Occitane, let me recommend that you must stop by at least once-- you'll be running back for more.\n\nIt sure helps that the shops employees are always so nice and friendly and want to give you samples of stuff.  Every store I've been to in different states and they are consistently helpful and friendly.  \n\nI love L'Occitane!", "business_id": "xkjlpiri9yY2diY9oJVQ3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IhcTLLWKS6ZiNyIX9oQQPQ", "review_id": "bug-qPE7DSftHwbQs8O5_A", "text": "Great, great stuff.  Love the mango lotion and the regular hand cream.", "business_id": "xkjlpiri9yY2diY9oJVQ3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "rx0wOCStxIi1N7KcfUlNdg", "text": "This place gets a little better every time I go there. \n\nNormally, golf course restaurants serve overpriced wanna-be fancy food so they can sleep at night for charging you fourteen dollars for a glorified hot dog. Not here. You order a hot dog, and you get a hot dog, and a pretty good one, if I do say so myself. \n\nThey have some healthier offerings but none of it is pretentious or gives you the typical golf course food feeling. I have gone here for lunch a few times and it feels almost more like a sports bar where people just dress a little funny. Which, relatively speaking, is a good thing.", "business_id": "rJ7HH85lo0wTNr5BiYGQ4Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aj7Vj1UVmxpDaauM-OiSfA", "review_id": "yV3LZ1HLke5FO3mRZZyYNw", "text": "Our gracious host took us out-of-towners to breakfast at the country club.\n\nThe food and service was good. They offered typical breakfast fare at slightly elevated prices, but then again, we're on a golf course with a parking lot full of Jaguars, BMWs and a Lotus Elise (I think) and properties that are on the market for a whopping starting price of $12M!\n\nThe outdoor seating was perfect for a warm Phoenix morning.", "business_id": "rJ7HH85lo0wTNr5BiYGQ4Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WJkmgkrSPMHTfDTD3VgqqA", "review_id": "xbEroMa38Mj6pNeOP-cOWg", "text": "Great fries but that was about it. \n\nIt's a club house restaurant that serves sandwiches and burgers and caters to the people there to golf on the course. The food wasn't spectacular. I had the turkey reuben and tried some of my friend's Adobe melt and it left me with me with a \"meh\" experience. I just figured for the price, $11 for a sandwich, that I should have a \"yummy\" experience. \n\nI do like our server. She was nice enough to split the check for the large party we had and was honest about the guacamole. Apparently, its not so good there. \n\nSo if you ever end up lost on the greens at the Biltmore and end up at Adobe, just get the fries. That's about all I wanted to eat.", "business_id": "rJ7HH85lo0wTNr5BiYGQ4Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u-GZUyM_z4BcTc8WPKH0UQ", "review_id": "S0Ot9CE6ikCXfeE_s0Pghg", "text": "My husband and I met at this restaurant in April 2005 on the patio during a political fundraiser. We chose to get married on the day of our 6th anniversary and wanted to incorporate the location where we met, if at all possible. We decided to host our rehearsal dinner at the Adobe Restaurant. There has been some fluctuation and instability at the restaurant in recent years as ownership and staff has changed. We worked with Jim Gallen to get everything arranged. Jim worked with us to meet our budget while providing an incredible evening for our guests. The food was delicious, and the service was excellent. Our event was hosted privately on the patio and nothing could have been better. Thank you!", "business_id": "rJ7HH85lo0wTNr5BiYGQ4Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LBdDf6aynmGTRffcw-vvSA", "review_id": "RXLnm1niKMtV4T8rx5kPPQ", "text": "My husband and I live within walking distance to this restaurant.  It opens at 6:30a and they make a good breakfast.  We get creative and they're good with substitutions (try an Omelette with Goat Cheese, Mushrooms and Bacon).  They do have a new chef, and unfortunately, he decided to replace the bacon. They used to serve this AMAZING bacon (worth", "business_id": "rJ7HH85lo0wTNr5BiYGQ4Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LBdDf6aynmGTRffcw-vvSA", "review_id": "_Rphtee2pzIJ9Jua5smQYg", "text": "I just had to revisit the site and let everyone know that the chef brought back the \"good\" bacon!   We stopped in yesterday for breakfast, and to watch the crowds arrive for the Arcadia Tavern golf outing (great crowd watching), and was pleasantly surprised with the return of the bacon.  Thank you Adobe Grill!", "business_id": "rJ7HH85lo0wTNr5BiYGQ4Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gkv-C5ih_8jNlUfztpPZFg", "review_id": "GjmI5-zXVIKCV-01xel3Ww", "text": "Menu selection disappointing. Cob salad was good though. Being named the Adobe restaurant i expected a couple tex-mex selections.  Nope, typical golf club restaurant.  Expected more from the Biltmore.  Bummer!", "business_id": "rJ7HH85lo0wTNr5BiYGQ4Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a2hAe2Nv0z7PTOE8JRaaqA", "review_id": "rB41s_vc94pgd6nzzp_Dqg", "text": "What a disappointment.  Terrible service, no bread until requested three times, bland unseasoned food and 16 bucks for a salad. Pass on this place. Only the valet was worthwhile.", "business_id": "rJ7HH85lo0wTNr5BiYGQ4Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LxgdyviWGbgvVp_L0DABpg", "review_id": "b5EisNKLiXrk2nKnrF5MPg", "text": "If I could give them 10 stars I would!!!  I love everything about the adobe! Yum yum yum", "business_id": "rJ7HH85lo0wTNr5BiYGQ4Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VIzOLq0bJmQJ_FQwCPwPOw", "review_id": "uhI9ULpUOK64EHztv_mjvA", "text": "Do not waste your money on this place.  We waited 20 minutes to get water to the table. Finally, two different busboys delivered sets of water glasses to the same talbe!  The bread/rolls never came at all.  Finally a waiter showed up, and without apology or explanation, asked us for our full orders (drinks and food). The food, when it eventually arrived was okay, but we needed to ask a couple of times for missing things.  We asked our waiter for example why the baked potatoes didn't have any butter with them.  He replied that the chef \"always\" melts butter on the potatoes.  We told him we were pretty darn sure there was no butter on these potatoes and it took him another 10 minutes to find us some butter pats. This is definitely one place worth skipping, even with the lovely patio and firepits.", "business_id": "rJ7HH85lo0wTNr5BiYGQ4Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_GVAV2LjUWEs9fGjslex_A", "review_id": "KBK83scjaCZhBlB81ja6UQ", "text": "Had a lunch meeting here which was a great experience... the service was great, food was good, price was ok and the location and view was nice.   This is a great place for lunch to relax and get away from the crazy city scene.", "business_id": "rJ7HH85lo0wTNr5BiYGQ4Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sM_5WWwzsKomERthYdmd7w", "review_id": "IzZmEKHxMXlG5dDuZtNfng", "text": "This place and I have a long relationship. I'm really fond of it. The venue is beautiful on the Biltmore golf course. \n\nMy mothers pancakes were beautiful, hot and tasty. My Cobb salad was prepared to perfection but lacking in flavor. Too they toss in carrots and red cabbage - I'm not sure why. \n\nOn a sunny day, it's a delight even with the carrots and red cabbage.", "business_id": "rJ7HH85lo0wTNr5BiYGQ4Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GrSixRnGIxNUJ1Cn5DNX9A", "review_id": "4BbzzwB3STJzYc3biUZRRA", "text": "It's a club house at a Golf Course, exactly what you'd expect.  Traditional fare, mediocre execution, inflated prices, but with a great view of the course.", "business_id": "rJ7HH85lo0wTNr5BiYGQ4Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VCK3eQKToEkmu8jdSEbTwQ", "review_id": "0EpikXAd5lt6mEYbuus-0g", "text": "I obviously had low expectations going in. It is just a golf course burger shack, after all. The chicken sandwich with tomato, cheddar, avocado and bacon wasn't too bad at all. The fries are cut so thin that you must eat them immediately: extremely thin fries like this get cold very quickly and are thus inedible.\n\nThe service, surprisingly enough, was the low point. Our server literally showed us the bare minimum of courtesy, not even greeting us upon arrival. \"Have you made your decision?\" was the introduction. A very simple \"Hello how are you?\" would suffice.\n\nIt is obvious that this job is just a temporary one for the wait staff, and it shows.\n\nYou get what you expect: simple menu, simple food, simple service...nothing to keep you away, nothing to entice you to come back. Basically this destination is the place to be when you're done practicing your swing.", "business_id": "rJ7HH85lo0wTNr5BiYGQ4Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D30Zx1lFfgOPsFJDA5WgTA", "review_id": "0ztf6sRoF43SISBk5HlBPg", "text": "Not bad for a small restaurant on a golf course. My sandwich was done perfectly (Adobe melt), but I wasn't a big fan of the tiny fries. Service was below par though as one server was visibly annoyed by doing her job.", "business_id": "rJ7HH85lo0wTNr5BiYGQ4Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3dno9Y7mtvi2tq6IfMpDeA", "review_id": "avUMKb9mXUVK-IC95JiTXg", "text": "I never knew this place existed until today when a client asked to be taken here for lunch. He was an older guy, but I figured it would be good because I suggested Chelsea's Kitchen and he stayed on track wanting to go to this place.\n\nShortly after my whining tantrum caused purely by jealousy after driving through the Biltmore Estates we arrived at the restaurant. It is connected to the Golf Course but certainly isn't a \"Biltmore\" experience.\n\nObviously inexperienced wait staff (who did just fine, but a little awkward) and very limited menu. Just one side of one page with very normal stuff like burgers and turkey sandwiches.\n\nI got a grilled chicken sandwich, by other two coworkers got sammies also. One a BBQ chicken and the other a burger. Our client got a turkey sandwich. ho hum..\n\nNothing to rave about. Several other older folks at tables. I'd say it was just fine for the price point but certainly not a place to go to unless you are hungry before or after a round and want a bite to eat. Considering the options in the area, I won't be back.", "business_id": "rJ7HH85lo0wTNr5BiYGQ4Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "meuqHEjGCmrO3zDlr6OU7w", "review_id": "FBbn3BT3yBDGO-ciNP2kzQ", "text": "I've stayed at this property several times.  The location is primo!  The ambiance so-so, the free breakfasts are good-to-go (ok), and the rooms are just ok also.  \nThere is free internet, a big plus+ and the TV channels are fair to good.\n\nHow do I say anything about this place to break the ho-hum feeling I get about it over-all?---Hummm---Well, did I mention the free breakfast?!  They have self-made waffles!  There Ya Go!  Waffles!  They provide USA TODAY FREE!  and fresh fruit every morning with a snack bag for your grab-n'-go moment if you must run and skip breakfast...  Did I mention the free breakfasts?!...\n\nHow's about I focus on the rooms!  The rooms all have a mini kitchen with microwave ovens and conventional stove-top stoves...Utensils and pot and pans---Big Woop!  The curtains do block the sun out very well if you are working swings or midnight, and the AC works well too.  The decor is a step up or two from motel 6, and the ceilings are high.  All that being said...It is worth going here to take care of business but not to impress...It's functional and gets the job done.\n\nzzzzzZZZZZzzzz  Did I mention the free breakfasts?!....\n\nWhy three stars?----Location, Free Breakfasts, and there is the Half Moon Bar and Grill across from the property!----OK, the rooms are functional!----But a bit pricey---$$$", "business_id": "AnqXhbdkHHimMBR3UMS1Jw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "j8ocPEVty-EEYQk_Zeldyg", "review_id": "zY300YPwkQ05FtjhZDthzw", "text": "I stayed here for two weeks while I was on travel for work. My main criteria for picking a hotel was that it was: a Hilton (need my points!), free wireless, free breakfast, an in room fridge and a safe neighborhood. This place delivered all of those items and threw in a decent pool and free dinners Mon-Thurs (usually something like pasta or enchiladas). The internet was a decent speed, I didn't have any problems with the cleanliness of my room or the water temperature in the shower. It was generally less than 15 minutes to get to my class downtown and the hotel is located to lots of restaurants and shopping areas. If I came back to Phoenix I wouldn't necessarily choose to stay at this particular hotel again but I also wouldn't avoid it.", "business_id": "AnqXhbdkHHimMBR3UMS1Jw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ky5-rv7r3nnbnRuA_m3UZw", "review_id": "WcFqEZkrMvt_Infp0wruWw", "text": "Man....you other Yelpers are tough!!  This place is great...especially if you bring your family!! Big rooms, kitchenettes, great location, very helpful staff! \n\nIs it a top Hilton property?...well no. That said, it met all my travel needs and id come back!", "business_id": "AnqXhbdkHHimMBR3UMS1Jw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DMtlC2TpVEimIn0D07HnUA", "review_id": "aZOMtmm9RdQ1FodqBBGs5g", "text": "This place rocks.  Super friendly.  Not just fake friendly; really.  I am sitting here in the lobby working and one of the hotel staff came up and offered me cookies.   The place is clean; the meals are nice; it feels safe;  nice business center to print and fax documents; good fitness center and cut-rate daily passes to LA Fitness next door; very convenient; good laundry machines.   Even our kitty cat likes it.  Being out of your house because it is flooded and needs repair is no fun, but this places has made life much better.", "business_id": "AnqXhbdkHHimMBR3UMS1Jw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9BvPJnPms8x7G2Hi4BBmmQ", "review_id": "3MBD31eord-e5HpqReMwTA", "text": "Time to get some Hilton Honors points while on a quick trip to Phoenix.  There's a glut of hotels to choose from in the Camelback area.  They're all cheap in the summer so I chose the Homewood Suites because its always nice to have a big room.\n\nThe location is easy to get to and a block off of Camelback Rd.  Its close to shopping, plenty of restaurants and there's a good sports bar across the street.  Its not the newest Homewood Suites.  If I had to guess, its a late 90's or early 2000's build.  Its good in regards to the rooms being huge and all multi room setups with living rooms and bedrooms.  I don't think they have the \"Studio Suite\" that the new Homewood Suites have.  The only bad side is the decor isn't newest even though its relevant and in good shape.  There's a full kitchen with a stove, dishwasher and fridge.  And they're still courteous enough to leave the bag of microwave popcorn.\n\nThe linens are fresh and white although they have a non white comforter which shocks me in the hotel world.  I think the comforter choice is a brand thing though.  There were two flat screen TV's in the upper 20in size.\n\nI asked for a high floor away from elevator and was given a 1st floor next to housekeeping on my particular visit.  That was disappointing especially since they acknowledged the disregard for my request when they checked me in.  Somehow they did not have my Hilton number which was odd.  They attributed the low floor to no having any top floor rooms available because of a new room they were installing.\n\nThe one sad feature of the hotel was the gym.  It had an elliptical and treadmill.  The treadmill was out of order.  There was a stack of weights too.  It wasn't the best gym I've seen and pretty emblematic of 90's hotels.  You'll find your average new Hampton Inn with a gym 3 or 4 times as large.\n\nIts a solid hotel, its affordable and as an extended stay format its a nice place to stay.  Are there newer options available but if you need a good affordable Hilton Honors qualifying hotel on the Camelback Rd corridor this is as good as the next.", "business_id": "AnqXhbdkHHimMBR3UMS1Jw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "d2eXGCTpFPZgqSPjBELceA", "review_id": "-_S08ZVA8OpzSU1VDksYNw", "text": "Been staying here for business the last couple times I've come to Phoenix, AZ and have enjoyed my stay.  The mornings and evenings there is free meals for hotel guests.  It was convenient because to my surprise there was a kitchen.  A Trader Joe's is within walking distance.  So I walked over and grabbed a couple pre-made meals and other things and was able to make my own breakfast, lunch and dinner.  The only downside to staying here is the bathrooms are the greatest, nor the gym (or lack thereof), and the pool is a little \"ghetto.\"  But I'm taking this hotel is more for business then comfort.  You can pay for a gym pass to L.A. Fitness across the street for $1.90 each time to make up for it.   Staff is extremely friendly.", "business_id": "AnqXhbdkHHimMBR3UMS1Jw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lTR9GsUJ8iJqH6yh-51cmg", "review_id": "CKvLqPYDlOk9FGscdEMbdQ", "text": "I love the setup at Homewood Suites, it's more like a mini apartment than a hotel room. The rooms have an \"at home\" feel with a small kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and separate living area. The #1 selling point of this place for me is their individual a/c units. You can get the room Arctic cool even in the heat of Arizona summers! There are NO regulators on the a/c units which means you can be COOL COOL COOL. That is the reason for the 4 star rating from me.\n\nThe rooms themselves are nothing great -- the layout is SUPERB but wow, are they starting to show their age! Moldy spots and rust stains in the showers, ripped and soiled carpet, dirty walls....it's not that pleasant of a place to stay. This location is in dire need of a renovation.", "business_id": "AnqXhbdkHHimMBR3UMS1Jw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "07ss2EuNJk6srv5pay-AaA", "review_id": "acPEiybYNHg_rHyalc3YhQ", "text": "I stayed here this summer. I got a great weekend room rate in June, maybe an off season price? This location was close to where I planned to be in Phoenix. I appreciated the spacious room size and layout. I felt like I had my own apartment for the weekend. The bed was very comfortable. They had a decent variety of breakfast options, including a self serve mini Belgian waffle maker. The front staff could be hard to flag down if they were working in the back office or away from the counter, but they were helpful and friendly. I would stay here again if I'm in the area.", "business_id": "AnqXhbdkHHimMBR3UMS1Jw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XSmy2n-PBvH9RuVxuYikSg", "review_id": "Nf1LGzCzBdo1xOGzB4xqYw", "text": "Good location.  I liked the quiet room.  The bed was comfortable but the frame was little shaky.  Good breakfast and good housekeeping.", "business_id": "AnqXhbdkHHimMBR3UMS1Jw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sLL6rIB6-fZSzjtS0LLLQg", "review_id": "A2ksCA5AdHuupekGLAIxPA", "text": "Decent for business travel, and conveniently located near several great restaurants and a Whole Foods.", "business_id": "AnqXhbdkHHimMBR3UMS1Jw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TKdK_bPMuo81__EQ27-CXg", "review_id": "B__55oT5gg26tMzdvkz0Fw", "text": "Great all around hotel.  Served great bkfst and dinner (mon-Thursday).  Very nice rooms with separate bedroom and full fridge and stove.  \nWifi was kinda weak but worked.  Near a medical center so lots of people there for other reasons than fun.  I always try to stay here when in Phoenix.  Close to great hiking piestewa peak.  Sorry sort and to point but gotta run.", "business_id": "AnqXhbdkHHimMBR3UMS1Jw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KI4sBf9jWLs4aGm_mIsFQA", "review_id": "eNxu8fSgNrQGPxIXvUzaWw", "text": "The goods.  The absolute, gyro goods.\n\nI needed a gyro.  I found this joint.  I got a gyro.  I am happy.\n\nSeriously, I don't know about anything else they serve, but the gyros are top tier.  Chicago worthy.  Chocked full of meat and sauce and onions and tomato.  The pita was even good.  Heck, the paper they wrapped it in even tasted good...I mean, uhm...\n\nAnyway, the service was good.  The inside is a joint.  The outside is a joint with joint-like parking.  Next to it is the 'licka' sto' so you can buy some Flamin' Hot chips to go with your gyro.  The only way to eat.\n\nThe price is right, too.  My gyro was only $4.60, which is a whole dollar less than my usual gyro spot.  I saw a slider on the dollar menu (you don't usually see dollar menus in places like this) that I will have to partake of.  \n\nI would put my name on their gyros anytime, and I fully recommend this place for it.  If you've never been here before, keep an eye peeled for it or you'll pass it up.  Its on the corner of Osborn and 24th...next to the brake/tune up place.", "business_id": "bxpzP73A7gauvxFEyd_8xA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aZLw7np_luaR9TjQwqNijA", "review_id": "gTmNCb3NNQAVsTPMph3xHA", "text": "Friendly people, great food, LARGE portions make for fine lunchtime eats.  Call ahead and see what the special of the day is.  Also, the gyro special (gyro, fries, drink) is usually $5.99--and it will fill you up.", "business_id": "bxpzP73A7gauvxFEyd_8xA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HvaVgP0S0dFaCbBDIQIkag", "review_id": "sdwyYD7gXpTNlMAFao7XZA", "text": "I've been watching this place out of the corner of my eye since we moved to the neighborhood, and I finally stopped in yesterday to give it a try in my quest to sample all of the local fare around my house (for better or for worse...still haven't gotten up the courage to try Los Betos...). I made myself go to the gym beforehand to earn my treat, and all I could think about was curly slices of gyro meat with each lap in the pool. \n\nI expected it to be grimy and icky inside, but actually it was clean and the staff was very friendly and welcoming. \n\nI ordered the gyro with everything, and DH got the Philly cheese steak just the way he likes it, with meat/cheese/bread only. He said it was great; my gyro was solid. \n\nI couldn't help wondering while I was waiting what the heck they do with that glistening, homogeneously-speckled column of \"meat\" when they close down for the night...do they wrap it in tin foil and put it in the fridge? Is it so processed that it doesn't even need refrigeration? What IS it?\n\nWhatever, I like gyro meat. It's the Greeks' answer to the hot dog. It's the pita's Velveeta. You don't know what's in it, but you don't care because it's mmmmmmm tasty.", "business_id": "bxpzP73A7gauvxFEyd_8xA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HvaVgP0S0dFaCbBDIQIkag", "review_id": "5hF-Fn-Z_gPpfX6v1ywQHA", "text": "Couldn't muster the energy to make myself dinner, so I gyroed it up. The gyro is still very good (the pita bread is perfect), and I also got hummus and dolmas. The hummus is fine, but the dolmas were the sleeper hit of the evening. I've always been kind of iffy on dolmas and have only recently started trying them at different restaurants, and these ones are high on my list. They have a perfect leaf:rice ratio (I hate having too much gummy rice to knock back) and there was a very lively tang to the dressing. \n\nAnd kudos to Steve, the owner, for keeping up with the Yelp reviews. Good to know a business owner cares what his customers think.", "business_id": "bxpzP73A7gauvxFEyd_8xA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "8MS1xsTqwBtK08g7qreDYQ", "review_id": "duXOqxAqm5S47UAycixuBw", "text": "I love hole in the wall places where food is good, owner who works the kitchen and they know what is good food. Olympic Gyros is one of those spots that i make sure to stop by once or twice every week for lunch. Few places where you can have a full meal for under $10. \n\nTonight I was working late so went their during closing time and Steve the owner was cooking. He is a Chicago native who knows about food and we ended up talking a lot about food in phoenix, small business, what is good food etc etc.\n\nJay\n\nPS: They have also introduced chicken wings so try them.", "business_id": "bxpzP73A7gauvxFEyd_8xA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ZXXNfqQfydJFLAqBtzwM-Q", "review_id": "bsePuYsceCIlq4Nzwg9Q_Q", "text": "Ok I'm Greek so I'm very picky about so called Greek food. Please tell me the owners are not really Greek. We ordered two Gyros, One souvlaki and one chicken souvlaki. The Gyro's were ok. Nothing special at all. The pork and chicken were pretty disgusting. I'd like to know when supposed Greek food started being spiced with curry. Both pork and chicken were dry. The tsaziki, which is so easy to make, didn't even taste like it was made with yogurt. We ordered the 4 meals but came home to find only 3 fries in our bags. Anyway, sorry but knowing what real gyro and souvlaki should taste like, I can't hardly bear to even give this place the two stars that I did.", "business_id": "bxpzP73A7gauvxFEyd_8xA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "ZXXNfqQfydJFLAqBtzwM-Q", "review_id": "8IiTUfn38AzbpClEr4gQhg", "text": "The owner responded to this very quickly which is nice and shows he cares. He let me know he is not Greek but it just doesn't change my opinion of the food. Just wanted to let everyone know he did respond asking what he could do to make my experience better.", "business_id": "bxpzP73A7gauvxFEyd_8xA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KI4sBf9jWLs4aGm_mIsFQA", "review_id": "QabcCAXgAN3_9eYJGg-0sQ", "text": "Olympic Gyros retains their 5 star rating, and I'd give them another star if I could.  Like many of you who have reviewed this place, I was contacted by the owner with a thank you and a little background.  That is key for me.  I love when owners care.  \n\nI was here not too long ago and got the Italian Beef.  Good.  I told the cook to make it sloppy.  He did so and made it juicy and drippy and soggy...the way I like it.\n\nAlas, this sandwich failed to take me back to Chicago.  BUT...it is still an awesome sandwich.  It just doesn't have the taste I remember from my childhood, which was from a long forgotten hole in the wall that probably isn't there anymore.  Whenever I hear of Italian Beef, I can almost taste that place from back in Chicago's offering.  I was little when I had it, and my uncle's girlfriend gave it to me.  To a little kid, getting something so tasty from such a pretty lady...that sticks in your memory banks.  \n\nI have only had one sandwich take me back there.  Olympic Gyros' is still great, though.  I'm just over nostalgic.  \n\nI see a review that states this isn't Greek food done well.  I cannot say, because I am ignorant to true Greek cuisine... something I hope to remedy before my days are over.  But this IS Chicago food done well.  This IS greasy spoon done well.  I believe that is what the owner is shooting for.\n\nWHOAWHOAWHOA!!!  Hold up!  How could I forget to talk about the WINGS?!?!\n\nYes, they have wings now.  I love that they promoted this event.  Awesome specials on the wings going on now.  I think they even gave some away at the very beginning.  \nAnyway, I got a dozen and a half for under $6.  Yes that's right.  I got naked wings and then a dozen hot.  The hot wings are what you want when you go to get wings.  Not gourmet.  Not high class.  But friggin' good and cheap.  These are the kind of wings that you run and get at like 11 at night when you're playing Spades and need something GOOD.  These are not frilly, froo froo wings.  Just wings.\n\nThey will sell many of these.  Because I believe this owner will not rest until he does.  They seemed very excited about the wings' debut, which excited me.  I wish them the best.  They'll definitely continue to get my business.", "business_id": "bxpzP73A7gauvxFEyd_8xA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KI4sBf9jWLs4aGm_mIsFQA", "review_id": "MLv4fE107zX36OXpv0r-IQ", "text": "In my last update, I stated that the Italian Beef didn't quite do it for me.  \n\nI just had one today and it was completely awesome.  Totally soaked, and they gave me extra juice to boot.\n\nI've also had a pizza puff and a slider.  The pizza puff was dead on...its all the greasiness and crispiness and gooiness that I remember from the Chi.  The slider was tasty, but don't confuse this with any White Castle offerings.  Both of these are cheap and worth tacking onto any order.\n\nWhat can I say?  I love this place.", "business_id": "bxpzP73A7gauvxFEyd_8xA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w2-LYY74W16RXCUYJa86MQ", "review_id": "P8I1_ES8hG7lfkVg_-m25w", "text": "Was in the mood for some Gyros and Yelp reminded me of this place just down the street. This place didn't disappoint! HUGE portions, delish food, (especially the pita), and super friendly people. Will definitely be going back :)", "business_id": "bxpzP73A7gauvxFEyd_8xA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R9FyRhL305takxCWbzstvg", "review_id": "I9Ac60A_-AhvNKmF_6o5OA", "text": "I live nearby  and have driven past this place many times. Today my wife called me and asked that I bring her lunch. Needless to say, we were not disappointed by these gyros. Savory meat piled high with the right amount of sauce atop a a fresh pita was a great lunch.", "business_id": "bxpzP73A7gauvxFEyd_8xA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "crrp9oqSWsVnDHPKgy_bqw", "review_id": "Dla8VIa3kkGKIBVI0wazNg", "text": "oh my, these are huge gyros.  somewhat scary looking at first.  not pressed in their cellar but good enough to find on a food cart in nyc.  simply can not beat the value if you are hungry for lunch.  they do need some greek coffee though.\n\nwith all the i heart chicago wallpaper, you'd think they would have a plasma TV with my big fat greek wedding on repeat play,", "business_id": "bxpzP73A7gauvxFEyd_8xA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L-Ozz_VcyF8SIZmqkj8kAg", "review_id": "Km4OULqFuScZNIkw-dMC4w", "text": "Best gyros in Phoenix period. The hummus is really good, too.  I love greek food and these are the best gyros out here.  The pitas and the meat are the best I've tasted out here.  Some places give you the preccoked presliced no tasting meat, and others load their sandwiches with tons of lettuce and tomatoes with no meat.  This place piles on the meat.  Special note: If the wife makes your gyro be prepared for biggest meat gyro you've ever seen, but the husband makes a better gyro giving you a better balance of meat and toppings.  \nUnfortunately, I can't review the rest of their meals because I can't get past ordering the perfect gyro.  If it's not broke, don't fix it.", "business_id": "bxpzP73A7gauvxFEyd_8xA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "d0wJVf7Gv7v1B-HHYhxZtQ", "review_id": "Is-L_4z9lI0B6IjQk_moBQ", "text": "I think the owners changed..  The price is kind of high now and the gyro is not as good it seems.  Not enough sauce maybe?  The fries are ok, but the seasoning is not very even.  They have a frequent flyer's card - I think if you buy 10, you get 1 free.  Maybe I'll check in on them again because I think the husband and wife team was just starting out when I went.", "business_id": "bxpzP73A7gauvxFEyd_8xA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YHsXC1pBglfXQNhVN_weFw", "review_id": "XnOA0ahK2ZWKfIY0fFMJYQ", "text": "Steve is a great guy but the gyros and fries fall short of OK let alone great.  First off the gyros always sliced so thin that it quickly burns and curls on spit when cut. That Would put you out of business in Chicago. Next the toppings are weak and need to be improved. The pita is ok but not worthy of my mouth or money. Now the fries, come on guys these fries are greasy and no flavor Steve turn the temp on the fryer to 350 and they will fry properly.  Stop giving us greasy fries they suck buddy.  Gyros needs to be flavorful and juicy you know that, but many places here have no idea how to make that happen.  I wish I could have a gyros like central gyros or costas gyros back home. Your sauce is good but that's just not enough to earn more stars.  I will submit this to the AZ papers as well maybe just selling the business would be best.  The gyros here should be free.  Come Steve better gyros for all is needed.  I mean dry and burnt just doesn't work man. I will be watching this place and informing others if things improve.  Peace.", "business_id": "bxpzP73A7gauvxFEyd_8xA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s5s22KVxhiaiJ6qrBQ58hw", "review_id": "TDsvbS1uUaK4JkA-qSD_Nw", "text": "Hands down the best Gyro in Phoenix. Customer service is always great and the people that own it are super nice. The meat is piled high and its nice and thick and a little crispy. Perfect! Only downside is parking is a little bit of a pain and the 7 pm closing time.", "business_id": "bxpzP73A7gauvxFEyd_8xA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hDANOMKLeEqwzytjxAuZWg", "review_id": "fWZM9YCIiH9GmGG7tFhCJg", "text": "I loved coming to this place for lunch when I worked down town. The gyros were good. The best in town? I think not - I much prefer Papa's Gyros which are more flavorful. I love their fries though! The service is quick and friendly. Parking can be a pain though.", "business_id": "bxpzP73A7gauvxFEyd_8xA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7E4kwOgsH4aKKRhdbtwJqw", "review_id": "3NqLaiT10bTLGiIFYiYY0w", "text": "Awesome Gyros! Big portions. I definitely recommend Olympic if you like Gyros!", "business_id": "bxpzP73A7gauvxFEyd_8xA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "4-B29rCvpLpbJ2lK_4xXhQ", "text": "= = = = = = CLOSED = = = = = =\n\nThis place has closed & a similar restaurant is now here in it's place.", "business_id": "bxpzP73A7gauvxFEyd_8xA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zsTLjlG6MLlQtWJrKal1xQ", "review_id": "okc2CLDSGTfbfnDJJOM85w", "text": "This place has wonderful falafel sandwiches and they are always so nice. Definitely worth checking out.", "business_id": "bxpzP73A7gauvxFEyd_8xA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "k4-6lakq7t3kCgbvPxcuvg", "review_id": "3KSc_I7CwgGY3REdIQ0big", "text": "Their cheese pizza is so good we order it every Friday night for dinner, and trust me, my husband is some kind of cheese pizza connoisseur.  I think he would live off of it if he could.  Anyway, rain or shine he's calling them to get 2 cheese pizzas every single weekend.  They are cheap (like $6), hot, cheesy, the good kind of melty, salty, heavenly mozzarella deliciousness that comes off in big gooey strings.  The sauce is flavorful and the crust is DELICIOUS.  I am not a huge fan or pizza and I even like their cheese pizza.   Yummy!", "business_id": "bxpzP73A7gauvxFEyd_8xA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_ju0P_eGbCYI43Pj3BTckQ", "review_id": "z7VXk9huIcy-B9YOd6n3Uw", "text": "It's okay. But better gyros are down the street at Z's Greek.", "business_id": "bxpzP73A7gauvxFEyd_8xA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4IxLt4QvCsJEdaNvH9QApw", "review_id": "OO4Z5gOg1MELSCqOYtwbyg", "text": "Rum Raisin!! ....'Nuf said!!!  ;-)", "business_id": "PIu2Rocm6_Vyp2M3v6TKdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4IxLt4QvCsJEdaNvH9QApw", "review_id": "HjkkvmuvixBgu7oW0_0oKA", "text": "Ummmm.....Mister distributor in Scottsdale! Where the h-e double-l is my rum raisin ice cream?? You have been out for a while now! Lost a star til its back. \n\nI tried the Vanilla Honey Bee. Creamy and somewhat like French Vanilla at first bite. But then, you taste the subtle honey flavor. Its good,  but you should be a big honey fan... otherwise don't get it.\n\nNatalie's F*#! the Recession tip:\nLarge Hot Coffee for only $1", "business_id": "PIu2Rocm6_Vyp2M3v6TKdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "zhVOlwBuEgdGlHjwgVf3Jg", "review_id": "o1QAk6wwm4OC67miEQTPNQ", "text": "Try the Dulche De Leche Milkshake. Yummm....\n\nWhen we have lunch at the food court in Scottsdale Fashion Square, I do not get a drink with the lunch, instead I get the gazzilion calorie full Dulche Shake. Yummm...Yumm....\n\nI could go on and on...lolz.", "business_id": "PIu2Rocm6_Vyp2M3v6TKdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zXOzSwoCbUYm2jtOjDcK2g", "review_id": "nq53MsFwUaghexunWAx3WA", "text": "I love this store, especially in the summer. This one was being slammed with one person behind the counter. We were served in good time, though.", "business_id": "PIu2Rocm6_Vyp2M3v6TKdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L14jRpfyoFngFPeJiwj8FQ", "review_id": "3aha7tfGVgthWNSGhbB_BQ", "text": "Mojo is wonderful but my FAV yogurt is Haagen Daz at the biltmore. But they only have 2 flavors: sugar free chocolate and vanilla. Thank god their chocolates are terrible because I have no willpower and since I live across the street: I would gain 10 pounds a week if their chocolates were as good as their ice cream and yogurt!!", "business_id": "PIu2Rocm6_Vyp2M3v6TKdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BuwjlU6D4kcs1aGo7wSM4Q", "review_id": "7Gzyc4RkVpKLErJbesIB1g", "text": "I've been eating Haagen Dazs at Biltmore Fashion Square since I was teeny. \n\nRum Raisin, to be specific. \n\nYes, even when i was teeny, I was a foodie with some interesting tastebuds.\n\nIt's a little different than it was when I was in highschool (in 198... cough cough) a while back, then my friends and I used to pile into my parent's Valiant and spill out hot and hungry, headed for rum raisin and giggling and gossip outside while we watched the moneyed preppy boys go by. \n\nBut it's still good, I like getting my Haagen Dazs not out of a carton in the grocery store.", "business_id": "PIu2Rocm6_Vyp2M3v6TKdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NNdfPF-UhvLB8FxbsuSC5A", "review_id": "AMRWqQgKoOXbEiKuL72DLw", "text": "Great place to just go for desserts.", "business_id": "PIu2Rocm6_Vyp2M3v6TKdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RgK79VmShXmVYhgW2kV8lw", "review_id": "ogQKNzxp4fdbdsKmRUdBMQ", "text": "Not impressed. My coworker and I were waiting for a movie across the street and decided to try and beat the heat by getting some ice cream. I have allergies to soy so I have to be very careful about what I eat as it is in *everything* these days. There were two gentlemen in the store one dark haired and kinda sullen looking,  the other heavy set. I failed to get their names as I was quickly put out by our experience and just wanted to leave. \nThe heavy set guy was busy with a customer so we asked the dark haired one if there was nutritional information available and politely explained I had allergies and had to be aware of everything I eat. He looked at us blankly and kind of put out sounding responded \"I have it in a book.\" There was a pause as he just stood there staring like we were some sort of circus oddity. Finally, my coworker politely asked if we could see the book. Without saying anything and with a slight roll of his eyes he turned, grabbed the book and shoved it in my face kinda rudely. I took it from him and turned away from him because it was clear he had some sort of problem. I remarked to my coworker \"Friendly... Love that\" because he clearly was not.\nPerhaps he despised his low paying job. Perhaps he thought we looked too low class to be in his presence. Perhaps he was having a bad day. Perhaps he was just a jerk. Whatever the case, his unfriendliness and and our unwelcome  were palpable. I flipped absentely through the book but quickly decided I really had a problem giving money to a store who had employees that seemed to think openly treating customers with disrespect was okay . Handing the book back to the employee in question, I smiled and said thank you as we left. As if this wasn't enough, as we were leaving I noted that he never took his eyes off of us and even kind of elbowed his co worker and started making some sort of comment while staring us down through the window of the store as we left. They chuckled amongst themselves if full view of us as I watched. They seemed not to care that I could see their every move. \nWhen I called back after we left and asked to speak to a manager, at first I was put on hold while whoever answered said they would go get the manager. A couple seconds later, the same person came back and said, \"Oh I'm sorry. She's not here.\" He then informed me he had no idea when she would be back in. \nCall me crazy, but I find it hard to believe in a store of that size one could be unaware their manager was no longer in the store and further could not give me any sort of estimation of when she was expected except to say she was \"usually\" around in the morning. \nAt any rate, I have scarcely been treated so rudely in a customer service environment ever. So, to the manager, whoever you may be, I would suggest you inform your employee he should endeavor to adjust his attitude towards paying customers if he intends to continue working with the public. Honestly, I really don't care what his problem was. Not my issue. I couldn't care any less what he thought of me or my coworker. However, I steadfastly refuse to give my hard earned money to a store which allows this kind of blatantly unacceptable behavior from one of its employees. Next time, I'll just find a Ben and Jerry's or simply endure the heat without aid.", "business_id": "PIu2Rocm6_Vyp2M3v6TKdA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 22, "useful": 16, "cool": 16}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "8imWXvsAMWCgZSWBlKn1YA", "text": "This place has more candles than John McCain's last birthday cake. Seriously. More candles than the candelabras on Liberace's grand piano. No kidding. It's like Cartridge World. Only with candles. I love walking around this place. As the name says, it is a great place to find a gift. The candles are of high quality and the scents will fill my entire apartment. They have candles of Shrekian proportions to small votives. And on Saturdays, in the parking lot, they give a away FREE stuff. I've yet to search the freebies but have passed by on Saturdays and seen the masses pillaging the waxy goods.", "business_id": "_DziycfFcop5p_9VzE-DyA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 24, "useful": 19, "cool": 17}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "99OldeJklhN08j95KzcknQ", "text": "Blow it out. The party's over. This candle has flickered and the flame has gone out. Wax on. Wax off. Closed. And for anyone who caught my stand up, yes indeed, I have purchased tapered candles here.", "business_id": "_DziycfFcop5p_9VzE-DyA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VUOtKrXdJ_5ddqmdUlCyMg", "review_id": "IicBcwIAynw0kWS5EHCEyg", "text": "GOOD NEWS!!!  The candle outlet is now \"Global Home\" and they are alive and well.  Same amazing candles and wonderful staff.  I am so very excited that they are back....Go see them...and tell them Lori sent you.", "business_id": "_DziycfFcop5p_9VzE-DyA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yaqE9tzPaw8WlBphB9nHHQ", "review_id": "skdH206O85JIYzB-SC3KeA", "text": "They are open once again!!!  The sign says Global Homes and still in the same location with the same wonderful candles and much more!", "business_id": "_DziycfFcop5p_9VzE-DyA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "CTa7YVwJDjjMcOYg4_LvCQ", "text": "Yes, it's cougarlicious. But I must admit, this is still one of my favorite bars.  I love that I can use the Merc as a bargaining chip to get my Scottsdale peeps to come into central Phoenix.  This place is not nearly as pretentious as its Scottsdale peers, and I love it for that.  Every server and bartender here is gorgeous, but nice, down to earth - one even offered to take photos of our party...\n\nMake sure you bring your night vision goggles as the tableside tea lights don't help much.  Also cougars and their admirers are definitely on the prowl here.  Drinks are a bit pricey, but the moody, urban lounge ambiance makes up for it.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "M1JCxPUKplK8j09AIiLcfg", "review_id": "GNK4vSaat42pWNVsDJjyug", "text": "I love me some Merc Bar, it's tres chic from it's comfy couches to it's awesome staff.  The drinks are indeed pricey but they pack a punch so it really all evens out in the end. How can you not love a bar that's got a twin in NYC and lets you dance on the tables?!", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 11, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "AkLRwgw9ljUqXWyBNzpqXQ", "review_id": "U_5Yn5-Jbm4GBthnDcyXuA", "text": "I have a love/hate relationship with the Merc Bar.  I love the ambiance, I love the scotch menu, if I were single-I would love the ladies.. or I would love it as a date bar.  On the inverse side, Merc is a tad snooty.  Once, I was denied enterance purely because I was wearing a hat.  Now, this wasn't some meat-head sporty cap, nor was it a gangsta rag; no, it was simply one of those little military style caps with the short bill that you see all the hipsters wearing these days.  Comeon folks, you're in a freakin mall, LET ME WEAR MY CAP, I'M BALDING FOR GODS SAKE!!  ONLY 3 STARS FOR YOU!!!", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2006-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iR1pShxMP5Aiwo1DZzGJlg", "review_id": "QAeRSNSRIv9AwvdXcxkP4g", "text": "There is nothing better than going to a place where the drinks are well made- and when they play your favorite music... I walked in here one night to hear France Gall - only to learn of the manager's love for french jazz music...he even made me a CD of the night's choices- Meilleurs voeux...toujours bienvenu!", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "G43KP_sbpvt-Z9mKoYw4Sg", "text": "Trendy, yes. Small, yes. Dark, yes. But I like this place. The doorman was friendly, as was the bartender. My friends and I found a place at the bar and watched the room fill up. It was a Friday night, too. The music was fantastic - electronica with just enough funk to keep your foot tapping. The wine was incredible. I tried the house Cab. I was highly impressed. I would definitely go back. I like the location. If friends were visiting out of town, I would recommend this place - it's great for those who like lounges, a variety of drinks and music that won't put you to sleep.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "6icNoh5Wop9fB0xT4i-wNA", "text": "Despite my typical prejudice against swanky scenester bars in Phoenix, the Merc Bar pulls it off quite well. \n\nLocated just across from Houston's in the Esplanade center, Merc Bar is perfect drink spot for a dinner and a movie date. \n\nIt's dark with sultry jazz music droning from the speakers, and the cocktails are swift-hitting and flavorful. \n\nNot cheap, but not outrageous. A great night capper.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "7GC9fVWKa4a1ZmBGLH6Uww", "review_id": "qeyCiGzIR5UUj9ltSUWQWg", "text": "ha ha, this was i believe the very first bar i ever went to. i was 18 or 19, and my roommate was a bartender. he got me in and, as a young punk used to drinking 40s in the desert, i was blown away.\ni think i even uttered the words to my older sister, \"why does everyone look like they're auditionin for a calvin klien ad?\" hee, hee, how young and foolish i was. for the record she did not answer, \"so they can get laid,\" possibly in an attempt to protect my youthful innocence, but shrugged and offered, \"i dunno, hey, you have to try a cosmopolitan!\" \n\ni was then in for my second big shock of drinking in bars. i again, stupidly announced, \"that drink costs the same as a bottle of Gordon's!\" (you know, the safeway brand vodka)... ha ha.\n\nso, to get to the point- pretty people, expensive drinks, imported cheese platter-type apps. and yes, i was utterly disappointed and scarred by the \"bar scene\" for years, until i made my next underage bar visit to PV.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "mfvezpz6ohS0NQk3DZdvqQ", "review_id": "4z_7mJYg-WCofAuq2Hu7iQ", "text": "Huh.\n\nThat is my impression of Merc Bar.\n\nHuh.\n\nThank god I had Stevey to lead me to this bar-I really would have NEVER found it on my own. Seriously. From the whole parking garage thing to the walking around like an outdoor mall plaza...wtf. This is surely a different world than where I come from...yes it is.\n\nWe entered in and I was seriously like, ok, I have seen dark bars before...but this is stupid dark. Like they actually DID run out of light bulbs dark. The bar is small and diagonal, and we got a G&T...or a gimlet, something like that. I was gifted a drink, but it was so weak with tons of ice that I didnt really wanna go crazy drinking another one. The bar had ladies that were over 35, with LONG hair, ready to party or get laid. But in a classsy way, I suppose. I wandered over to the loungey side (left of the bar) and saw there were RESERVED signs on two of them. ARE YOU KIDDING? At the Merc Bar in an outdoor mall plaza? That is just TOO much. Uh-uh. There is no VIP at the Merc Bar, baby. Maybe that is the too cool for thou vibe others picked up on, I just found it hilarious and not intimidating at all. Whizzev.\n\nStevey got us a table for 5 over the dining room area lit with candles only. This is def. a late 20s and up crowd, which I can see being fairly relaxing for people tired of dealing with college age people all the time in Tempe. I wouldn't call it a slice of Scottsdale at all, though. These people were trying HARD. JT style hats, suits, diverse crowd, breasts out, breasts lifted so high it hurts, heels, lots of head turning to scope out the so-fist-icated scene.\n\nAlthough they were playing PEACHES, which surprised me and kinda made the bar for me, esp. with the people watching here. I found the servers and staff incredibly nice and professional, our waitress even offered outside on her smoke break to take our group photo-how sweet is that? And you do get validated parking with a lil stamper at the door.\n\nMaybe if I can score a VIP couch and get some stronger drinks, I will be willing to come back.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "XUukBnu0NCocezQ3bGmeow", "review_id": "u2tdLvk7rn3WDgSQ5G6GQQ", "text": "I haven't been here in over a year since I lived in the biltmore.\n\nI loved this place.  Great looking women and not as pretentious as scottsdale, pretty low key yet classy. Ran into Amare one night too.\n7$ for a large glass of stolli vanil on the rocks. cant complain about that.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nWouNfZD3Pw08RYizxkqcA", "review_id": "y0SGHS5z0HGJsXHZY2bCjg", "text": "Welcome to one of Phoenix's classiest bars. With its dim lights, sleek designs and sexy lounge atmosphere, the Merc Bar would easily be at home in Scottsdale. However, it doesn't have the snooty vibe that clubs like Six and Dirty Pretty Rockbar give off.  \n\nThe drinks are pricey, the bartenders pour strong to give you more bang for your buck. And you may even see a celebrity or two here. A few years ago I spotted R&B singer Brandy.\n\nYou'll feel like you've been transported into an episode of \"Sex & The City\" here. There's no doubt that Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte would give Merc Bar two thumbs up.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Cp-PV8rsypbO-xBrQ6KmQg", "review_id": "0tYB2RCyDcdciUlmtO6mtQ", "text": "Swanky, hip, dark, loungy... perhaps a tad snobbish, but grounded enough to let you in with whatever shoes... I do always feel underdressed when I'm there though. This place has been pretty reliable for over a decade...", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9VPNlcKsL99FvKtz1r9qJg", "review_id": "fvS3heIGH3b3gdx0c3OjVA", "text": "I really do love the ambiance of this bar, the design, architecture.  \n\nI'll just say that as far as the crowd, sadly it's somewhere that if Paris were in town she might go there.  \n\nAlso , I was there once, ordered a mojito and the bartender gave me an unapreciative tone, like it was too much work.  I'm sorry I had to make you do something for the tip you expect, the drink did cost $13.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "qASPib1Z8ft8e96dtbh66w", "review_id": "PHmKjnfiKSyx68NXqbf-6A", "text": "Merc Bar reminds me of a friend's basement...but your cool friend who has the basement with the bar and neat 70s lighting fixtures.   (I think it's the wood paneling that gives it this feel for me.)  I love that they have magazines you can read, it just drives in that you're at home feeling a little bit more.  But yes, its very dimly lit.  I remarked that I thought Bonnie was right and they did run out of lightbulbs.... We were there fairly early in the night and it was very laid back.   (My husband was in shorts)  I didn't get a snobbish vibe.\n\nThe bartender was good, although I asked for a drink with Ketel One, Red Bull, champagne and grapefruit juice and he gave me one with Ketel One, champagne, Chambord and pineapple.  Close, I guess.  They have bag hooks under the bar which is something that I haven't seen much of here in Arizona and I was really happy about that.   (I hate having to sling my bag off the chair or lay it on the bar.) \n\nOh,  it looked like they might have free wi fi because there was a dude in a chair with his mac laptop.\n\nUpdate:\n\nOk, so I came home from Merc Bar one night ready to write an update to discover it was the ROTD!  Strange conicidence, eh?  \n\nThis time out we were there on a Saturday night which is a little more hopping than an early Friday evening.  Still casual though, people in jeans, sneakers, t-shirts.  (There were people who were more dressed up, but there was definitely those who weren't.) We were seated at a table this time which I would suggest since it gets full.  Even though it was a Saturday night I still didn't get a snobbish vibe, it was a laid back atmosphere.  Our waitress was a little slow, we had to flag her down every time we wanted something which was a little annoying and she didn't know what a Kir Royale was.   The music was good, well chosen, and not too loud.\n\nI really dig it here....I actually don't mind driving \"all the way\" to Phoenix to come here!", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "e4TQFVfepzHf--hnBsjntg", "review_id": "X32VZalJ8G3rgQ1Nhd0-bA", "text": "What else is there to say about the Merc Bar?  It's an old standard.  I have been coming here for years...  at one time it was the only answer to \"I'm in a lounge kind of mood\".  There are definitely more options in the bar category these days, but that won't stop me from coming from the Merc.  It doesn't hurt that it is close to where I live...  and it is so pleasantly dark.  Not just dimly lit.  Dark.  And randomly located.  As you walk out of the parking garage through a swarm of high schoolers headed to the Harkins, you have that moment of WTF?  And then you enter the Merc.  I quite enjoy the contrast.  Plus, a doorman there once paid me a really nice compliment.  Ever since, I get warm fuzzies walking through the front door of Merc.  Ah, the power of positive associations.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PShy2RYNadDUhJf4ErOJ7w", "review_id": "WXA7LFSp6VGZSSr6qFKs_A", "text": "Trendy, dark, crowded.\nWhen I think of Merc Bar, I think \"ehhh\"\n\nIt's not bad, just not great enough for me to remember it or frequent it on a regular basis.  \n\nThe drinks are spendy, but tasty.\nThe sausage and cheese plate is good, but not memorable.\n\nEhh.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "-F32Vl8Rk4dwsmk0f2wRIw", "review_id": "mFELINgHtLjXWHiIhRCk-g", "text": "There's nothing really to say that hasn't already been said about Merc, but i wanted to add my 5-star opinion to the lot.  \n\nThe music is good, the cocktails better, and the ambiance the best thing about the place.  \n\nI don't know how they manage to avoid the d-factor, but they really do.  Maybe the music, low lighting, and classy vibe settles the buckle-shoe wearers down, so, to that I say, \"well done, merc\"\n\nThe drinks here can really add up, tho ... and its not a complaint, just be prepared for it is all.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ED8rq4vqflssrXbigIhgOQ", "review_id": "4RrEv_YCk7pfwqG4Y0iw3w", "text": "I loved the Merc Bar during my first visit, last week.  It had just the right amount of everything to feel like you're out for a night on the town, but not over the top.  I loved the music selection and was surprised that such a chic lounge could pull out the soul and 80's classics that I love!  They had a decent wine selection which is what I stuck to all night.  It was also a cozy place to get a table with friends and still chat under the dim lights and awesome decor.\nAll that being said, I'm sorry that I missed out on this place all of my years in downtown Phoenix.  Perfect location from all over the valley and a great experience.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "bK6v8n3zyycr7Eo0-PHJlg", "review_id": "tbtE6U8qHHnzFtbq61S-sA", "text": "***disclaimer: my friend Melissa B. loves this place (please see her review). I think the only reason I gave it 3 stars is because I have gone with her and she's a damn good time!***\n\nWith that disclaimer being said, I had an good time there. I mean, the music wasn't bad, and if you have a table, it's a lot more enjoyable. I do like the decor, it's really nicely done inside, and has some pretty decent people watching. I also love the fact that it's very close to my house.\n\nNice stuff said, now it's time for the criticism: it's somewhat ridiculous. A bit pretentious and too expensive!! Cheapest glass of wine: $9. Martinis: $12. My poor friend had $12 vodka red bull. This is not the place to go if you're looking to get a little sloshed or are not a cheap date. \n\nI will go there again, yes, because my friends LOVE it (see Eric P.'s review as well) and it makes me feel like I'm in a chicago lounge. But, I think my warnings should be heard. :)", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OQzzFulZZUPjpBDzUC0CqQ", "review_id": "161QwNCAR-0NC8dLovKoRg", "text": "I loved this place when I lived in Phoenix! Back then, 10 years ago now, this was the only bar that made me feel like I was back home (SF). I remember being so happy when my date brought me here after dinner, it was definitely a very pleasant surprise. \n\nI was back in Phoenix last year when I helped move a friend, so our first night there, I had to show her my old favorite bar. It was still the same vibe and ambiance, except now I think you have to reserve the tables or something. Anyway, we hung out at the bar and had a good time that night. I don't remember our bartender's name, but he was very nice and cute!", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "90a6z--_CUrl84aCzZyPsg", "review_id": "orxm4SPsIrx2FgiSdpsfbg", "text": "Very well done upscale atmosphere in here. Merc is also located next to lots of great restaurants... I have been in here several times and especially love it during the week when it it less jammed with people.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4IxLt4QvCsJEdaNvH9QApw", "review_id": "-ljYwmaE_nui_1T6dVNsng", "text": "I like Merc for the dark, sexy, loungy atmosphere. I think its perfect for small groups to share a cheese platter and a bottle of Champagne. And when the music is hot....its hot! \n\nDisclaimer if you've never been: it's situated across the corridor from Houstons (Camelback)  and I think the sign above the door merely says \"Bar\" or \"Lounge\". \n\nEnjoy!", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wNqwKWaRjClmcKsoJJRFow", "review_id": "LgB67gPu0Fdby9eDwuGmcw", "text": "This is the kind of place you go when you want to feel L.A. or New York. Has a stylish trendy atmosphere, dark interior with little candles on the tables. They usually play good music, have good bartenders, etc. Of course this all comes at a price as this is HARDLY the cheapest place in town to have a drink.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "ZqMS4ElQg-k1tQBC06h7lQ", "review_id": "7VtOlPtYwTMzEtG4pIWk_w", "text": "The sign reads \"Lounge\" above the door. I knew I found a gem some 4 years ago. This is what it's all about. Truly dope. It's tasteful to the likes of going in to relax by yourself for a quick drink or poppin it off with friends..... Yea, it comes with a pricetag, but you get what you pay for.\n\nIt's not try-hard by all means. It's consistent and reliable for every visit.\n\nCheers!", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "90a6z--_CUrl84aCzZyPsg", "review_id": "KUI6-fcbhqSmEG5uisKvCQ", "text": "Tried this again recently and really enjoyed the ride.\n\nThe atmosphere is lounge-like and upscale, the tunes are perfect, and the service is top flight. I don't  appreciate going outside the bar to smoke (no patio), but overall it is a nice place to hang out in the Biltmore area.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HOleI3jz1MLNUJ6cc1x0Pw", "review_id": "p8oioKAetm08RctOiPFjig", "text": "I don't really like going to bars that are dimly lit and swanky before it's dark outside. There's really nothing worse than going inside a dark lounge, letting your eyes adjust while you enjoy a drink, and then exiting to the glaring sun. My husband and I met a few of his co-workers here for a drink on Friday around 6 pm. Stepping through the velvet drapes to enter is a lush touch and the decor, especially the modern art behind the bar, was sensational. The drinks were pricey but well-mixed, and the bartender was really helpful and professional. I just wasn't feeling the atmosphere at that time of night. I'll reserve any major critique of this place until I have a chance to come back another time later at night. I can see this place being a romantic spot for a late night cocktail or glass of wine, and I will definitely give it another shot. For now, I'll just give it three stars and call it a sophisticated, but dark, spot to get a decent, but pricey drink!", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "IT82QgjbR2hnM03zLF807g", "text": "Merc is a tough place to find, almost like a speakeasy... almost. You gotta know somewhat where it is because the only sign is a little 8.5x11 sized light that says \"lounge\"\n\nLet me tell you about my last adventure at Merc. A friend and I were drinking at Armadillo down the street, and some random dude starts buying us drinks (I'm a male) so I make it clear to him I'm not interested. He just liked my friend (shes a female) so we went with it... free booze. Long story short, we shortly later went to Merc, and spent 3 hours there drinking. The guys bar tab was 600 bucks at Merc, to entertain the three of us, and the random occasional shots he bought for the others in the bar. I refer to it as the \"drunken asshole adventure\" because that guy truly was a drunken asshole, but like I said free booze. Other nights have yielded handshakes from Steve Nash, Amare Stoudemire, Samuel L Jackson, etc. It's a good place to meet those with cool jobs. It's a pretty calm place too, one of my friends once was kicked out because they deemed him to be a little too lit up. So go here, behave yourself, and have a good time!", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "YoBgKOdfpGH48LpIDSfoQQ", "review_id": "MiNj_2WZSkoA_dMakQzvKw", "text": "This place is such a nice break from ....well...every place else? You DO get what you what you pay for. The art, for the record is NOT the attraction. The location is a wierd place near the biltmore is So So. Atmosphere and drinks are killer.\nYay for Merc. Yay for no smoking. Seriously people, it causes cancer.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "vWCksqJJfYjGGdD-yb9qGA", "review_id": "NQUixom-zwLtFrIskU-QkA", "text": "Ok, so what? I do not like this place. I never had and i never will (Probably) To me its just a failed attempt on the \"Cool\" from other big cities - NYC, LA, etc. Sure its dark, sure there is music, of course there is a bar. So, what the hell is there not to like then? Yummm.... i do not know. Maybe tasteless blasting music is 40Db too loud for my aging ears. Maybe fact that i had to wait 10+ min for a drink just to find out that there is no mint for my Mojito does not sit well with me. Maybe few too many women that should be babysitting their grandkids instead of srutting their aging \"Stuff\" around making my old eyes hurt. Or perhaps a combination of all of the above. \n\nBahh! Screw this place. If i did not NEED to go here i would have never set my foot there on my own.\n\n\"I like. NOT!\"", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "H7OGq5Upv2FwuSORESv6Kg", "review_id": "AW8U96PmOsMt-DoW2VWieQ", "text": "If you're a raging metrosexual or a woman willing to deal with one, then this is the place for you!  Overall the bar is pretty nice with a dark and \"mysterious\" atmosphere.  The drinks are a bit pricey and skip on the food...it WAY over priced.  The music is pretty good and the vibe is contemporary hip.  People wise, it's a great place to meet after work or to start a night out.  I would not spend a long period of time there.  The women are usually very prettty.....they guys are too, but you totally get the bisexual vibe here.  I know girls and guys who picked up both sexes here.  (Which is pretty wild.)  A number of traveling business men here looking for a quickie at their hotel across the street.  (I'm just being honest here).  \n   Aside from that it's a pretty ok place.  A good place to go for an after dinner cocktail from Houstons.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4JapGtmN58pZYo1ClbV8qw", "review_id": "5r4x5aspbQ_AEWIOcGd-AQ", "text": "LOVE LOVE LOVE! Being from the Bay Area I am all about a nice loungy atmosphere. This spot is right up my ally! Great music, chill vibe and good drinks. It's dimly lit and they play some good down tempo house music. My dirty Sapphire martini's were excellent... and they should be at $11a pop. I expected this place to be rather snobbish from what I had heard from a few people but I found it quite the opposite. It was a good mix of people, I'll say it was an \"older crowd\" but certainly not in a bad way. It just wasn't a bunch of random college age kids getting drunk and being stupid.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "mF3VUdKq6kR-MXaFaRfzQg", "review_id": "X-97CaHsLNuKKtZJXSXrpQ", "text": "This place definitely has an upscale loungy feel to it. The only way I found out about it is because I work right in that area. I can see how it would be a nice change of pace from the typical clubs around the valley. It would be a good place to start the evening and maybe impress some people visiting from out of town. \n\nThink of a place you would see in L.A. or Chicago. I have been to places like this in each of these cities, dark, swanky, cool, hip. My secret hint for this place is that you can see certain Suns players come in late at night to hang out.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "bZFRqP7s0Vszxeu8_IwYow", "review_id": "y-T92oily9MjmE6EA1j_Zg", "text": "The things I really like about this place are the interior and the music.  They are both hip, chic and funky.  The fact that is somewhat hidden away in the Esplanade is nice too.\n\nIt's a great after dinner spot with equally impressive people watching.  I am a fan of the Vacation Martini and the comfy couches.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "jnMII2mt0V6AM4_oMECyIQ", "review_id": "Tp9QpYOeoeqyyqdC55thSA", "text": "Put on your most stylish threads and show up with a date, although not a first date.. the music is always blaring, and that would be awkward. Almost as awkward as people who still think going to the movies on a first date is a good idea. Nothing says \"I don't like you\" more than sitting in forced silence for two hours. But I digress. Merc Bar.. That place is quite dark and sleek inside -- very much a lounge. The drinks are all mostly $10+, but all of the bartenders I've been served by have been more than competent in their mixology skills.\n\nThis is a little piece of New York or Chicago nestled in between an ice cream shop and some other place.. I always forget what that other place is. But a visit to the Merc should be done at least once or twice.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HFIuj45MwNx-cJkTamazSQ", "review_id": "Mv9KVauun-uZ0Z9g0Gqy8A", "text": "I dig this place because of the loungy feel to it.\nDrinks will be pricey but hey it's fun to splurge on $10 drinks now and then right =)", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HOleI3jz1MLNUJ6cc1x0Pw", "review_id": "NzP_jShz_tzqVsgusWBnMw", "text": "We finally went back to Merc Bar last Saturday night and as I suspected would happen, I liked the place a lot better when it was dark outside! My husband and I took my sister (who was in town for the weekend) to meet a few friends before dinner at Lola Tapas (review to come in a few minutes). \n\nWe were the first people in the bar, which was a little awkward at first but kind of nice, since we had a fancy, chic space all to ourselves! We all enjoyed our drinks, including my husband's and my dirty martinis. My only gripe was that they didn't come with the blue cheese olives mentioned on the menu already in them. Instead, the server brought them to our table and then asked if we wanted the olives. \n\nI still don't think I'd linger at Merc Bar for hours (unless I was drinking Red Bull drinks to stay awake!) because I find the vibe just a bit too underground for my tastes, but I will definitely be back for a pre or post dinner drink.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qAy3JtGAC1EDAQ1i2dLxEQ", "review_id": "LfwGHIPHbpqKEBBAbs4ylQ", "text": "A few things about Merc Bar:\n\n1. Inside its a dark lounge with comfy leather couches, this bar plays jazz and serves $12 cocktails....but....IT IS IN A STRIP MALL (which is maybe the case with everything in Phoenix).  It's impossible not to feel like the place is trying too hard.  And if you don't feel the same maybe YOU'RE trying too hard.\n\n1a.  Merc Bar feels like a place you should go if you're having an affair - its dark and if you go early enough the joint is empty and the drinks are strong.  It's got a great location - it's close to the mall, it's close to the corporate parks and, depending on your price point, it's close to hotels as well.  Best of all, should you see your significant other out and about you can always say you were going to McCormik & Schmick's for a gift certificate for him/her for his/her birthday, big promotion celebration, GED graduation and/or your anniversary.  Totally believable alibi.\n\n2.  I didn't have the cheese plate, but I read the menu....umm...really?  That's the best you can do?  I've assembled a more interesting cheese plate at the grocery store.  For 1/8 of the price.\n\nSo why the three stars you ask....?  Numbers 3, 4 and 5:\n\n3.  Holy Crap the White Port Mojito is by far one of the best and most innovative cocktails I've had in a long time.  If you're a fan of Port I highly recommend trying it.  \n\n4. Merkin jokes.  Always funny.  Even funnier at the Merc Bar.\n\n5.  Merc Bar is far superior to \"Deemos\" across the fake, strip mall boulevard.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VW7Fc5rqe7XjJdHOzMPo5A", "review_id": "gKZ3h1-Zi9G4WUaBLPAM-Q", "text": "I really like the vibe and the drinks.  But at night, the music can be downright deafening.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "5JSrHtH-aK69OjUxdt-k5A", "review_id": "YjHCWXXjPOTF4cVCRR_TPQ", "text": "When I first moved to Phoenix, I was walking around the Esplanade and saw this place.  I had lived in NYC for years and had lived on Mercer street where there was a \"Merc Bar\" so thought I would go in and see if there was any connection.  Sure enough, this place is the 2nd location of the NYC Merc Bar.  Since I live across the street I come here fairly regularly.  I'm usually a wine or beer drinker and my only critique would be the limited selection of draft beers and very small wine list.  To their credit, their three beer tap usually has both Stella and Guinness, two of my favorites.  Nonetheless, I still have not found a wine there that I really love.  Not many people realize that they do make some excellent cheese plates if you need to snack on something.  And the bar always has both goldfish and pretzels.  If you are on a date, the really great thing is that you can grab a cozy table in the back and talk if you don't want to deal with the bar scene.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "61OH3hGZp0QXumPmh6fzHQ", "review_id": "Kee5lNzpogJohPrdwtwAgA", "text": "This is an upscale place in the heart of Phoenix.  Not only did the door man recognize us every time we were there, the waitress did too (what can I say I am a good tipper).  She even got us a table on New Year's Eve with no reservation.  This impressed my out of town friends immensely.  They have some great signature cocktails (a little pricey but worth it).  Great top shelf liquor selection. It is a bit hard to find.  Located deep in the Esplanade, the only sign states \"Lounge\" in light blue neon lights.  The only drawback is that cheese plate is a 2 cheese minimum ($14 each).  It was a bit much for two people, although quite tastey.  If you are looking to impress a date with drinks after dinner or a client after work, this is the place for you.  Located right next to the Ritz-Carlton, the place is filled with business types and ladies ready to snatch them up.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "Um8eFxZBCxCR4FNGO0DeEA", "review_id": "H5hO_jJuBLl8QBtdFs8R3A", "text": "Two things you'll see at Merc Bar on weekends: near-elderly masters of the universe picking up on gold diggers, and The Real Housewives of Maricopa County. Fantastic people watching, really. I once watched a bottle of Cris delivered to a table of grandpas in an ice bucket with neon chaser lights swirling around the bottom, a beacon to the 20-something +2s who promptly flooded their table with silicone and Jennifer Lopez perfume.\n\nThe vibe is a lot different on weeknights. Less crowded, of course. A little more hip, a lot less Barcelona. My now-husband and I came here on our first date, sipping martinis at a low table in the lounge area and fell for each other, so Merc holds a special place in my heart. But even without that, the atmosphere is great, dark and mysterious, and every drink I've ever had there has been exceptionally well-made.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "l4nJ5rCyw_qaFiO0-NLhtw", "review_id": "E0lA7ZzJWyB9yA8AV4_8PA", "text": "Ok this place is almost impossible to find. I walked right by it and wound up over at the McCormick's before I called a friend who kindly informed my that it was across from Houston's. Finally, I saw the tiny little sign by the door, and after peering at it for a minute realized that I had found it and pulled open the door. \n\nIt's a great little joint, it really is. I almost imagine that this is what Hernado's Hideaway might have been like, had it been in Phoenix (I know *bum bum* a dark *bum bum* secluded place...). Dark and interesting, it just...it doesn't feel like it's trying too hard, which I like a lot. Well, not on a Tuesday night, anyway. It's the kind of place where you go in and you feel like nobody's expecting anything out of you...you can just sit at table or on one of their little couches and just hang out...no pressure, no expectations. Guess that's the difference between a place like this in L.A. and a place like this...well, pretty much anywhere else but L.A. It's just...normal. I miss normal.\n\nANYWAY, enough about that. More about the drinky-drinks. My fellow lounge-mate ordered Greyhounds throughout the evening (which he claimed weren't the best he'd ever had), but I was a bit more adventurous. I started the evening with a Cosmopolitan, which was not only excellent, but was preceded by the waitress' very impressive walk over to our table, Cosmo in hand, which she performed without spilling a drop of the drink (which was almost sloshing over the sides of the martini glass). Next was a Sophia Loren, which included a strawberry puree and some kind of alcohol that I can't remember...suffice it to say, it was yummy, too. After that was Prosecco, which was...eh. Just ok. I've had better. My last drink of the evening was the Merc Mojito, and as my sister is so fond of saying, \"a restaurant is only as good as it's worst Mojito.\" In this case, The Merc Bar is gooooood...my mojito had some good mint-muddling going on, and was just perfectly sweet. Mmmm!\n\nI'd go back for sure...I feel like The Merc Bar and I now have a special bond (yeah...right), which is good enough for me!", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "auVkTXPmA8o3oU8barlBSw", "review_id": "MRnetROe0f_zjMvjlL-fQA", "text": "Good things about the Merc Bar:\n  It's dark inside and the decor makes it feel kinda swanky.\n  The service is very friendly.\n  They have lots of comfy chairs and couches for anyone to sit down.\n  The location is good - in the Esplanade, right across from the Biltmore,  where there's lots of restaurants you might be eating at (and includes free parking in the garage if you validate!) and it's kinda hidden, so you feel cool going there.\n  They have a great drink menu with a wide selection.\n\nMinus one star because the drinks are a little on the pricey side.\n\nI know there have been some negative reviews about the old age of the regular patrons, but honestly, when I've been there, it's been a good mix of 20-somethings to 40-somethings.  If you're in the Biltmore area, Merc Bar is definitely a place worth checking out as a start to the night or for a date.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 7, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "YzNZNgpOy9tthDnczS_ajg", "review_id": "vFG0WzNPiySinVePWJJLuw", "text": "Honestly, I'm only writing this review because I just made a list titled \"Places I Get Crizzunk\" and Merc Bar absolutely has to be on it. Because, well, I do. I'm not sure what it is about the place... I think because they don't really serve food here so just by showing up you're basically letting everyone know that you're there to party. Or maybe because the music is a little too loud to have a conversation, but it's not really a dancing place either. Or because it's all inside so you can't smoke and drink. Whatever the reason, Merc nights usually result in an extremely bad hangover for me the next morning. But I never learn my lesson and tend to end up there at least once a month.\n\nLast time, someone who was equally crizzunk started a Conga line when \"Jump in The Line\" came on...I jumped on (of course)...I mean, c'mon, who wouldn't want to do a Conga line to that song? But apparently the Merc crowd is too cool for school and weren't having it.  I know it's supposed to be swanky and classy, but really it's just a close place to my house that I drink at. Sorry in advance if I ruin your ambiance, but I always have an extremely good time here.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 24, "useful": 17, "cool": 22}, "user_id": "oC0kwGvgaAeT3ZIxdxTcJA", "review_id": "vluUKw3fg8vr5TnEI16sMQ", "text": "Sexy. Sultry. Dark. Cocaine. Cougars. Money. Athletes. Location. Leather. Cherry. See. Seen. Smooth. Drink. Drunk. DUI. Stiff. Staff. Longing. Shutters. Downers. Drug. Mink. Lust. Subtle. Sound. Hip. Swank. Hillary. Must. Musk. Heels. Haven. Rich. Refined. Brash. Fur. Stare. Gaze. Stalker. Police. Arrests. Artist. Velvet. Yes.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jQxxHLXLbFsNYNWNdSjRKQ", "review_id": "xJiw7if5l7c_eA_0glPPrQ", "text": "If you are wanting to escape the \"trashy ASU-crowd pretending to have money\" crowd of Old Town Scottsdale (ie Devils Martini) in exchange for some class, go to the Merc Bar. Unlike places like Myst, you won't have to deal with ASU students dressing up and pretending they are working professionals who have money and intelligence. Scottsdale used to be nice but since ASU continues to increase its class sizes, they just migrated up north. The Merc is full of true educated professionals who have class and don't need to rub their genitals on you while you order a drink nor will you see two trashy John Cena wannabe meatheads  with shaved heads and tight button down shirts getting into a fist fight. \n\nThe Merc represents a different time and generation when people had jobs, money and class.  Think 10 years ago when people who were 25 were working for companies instead waiting tables, There are no meatheads here. It's not a sausage fest in which 80% of the place is full of guys in groups of 5 who are all staring down the few attractive women in the place. There are no thug or redneck bouncers at the door trying to intimidate you or make you feel small. In short this is a place with class and substance.\n\nIt makes me laugh when people say it's nice and dark because that used to be the norm before Scottsdale decided to turn Porn-star. Thankfully, the Merc still has that vibe in which you can actually talk to people. I also laugh at the concept of \"metrosexual dress\" which for all intents and purposes means the people here dress sexy but not slutty. Is there cocaine here...it wouldn't suprise me because the people here can afford it unlike the 30K millionaire waiters who need to make their 8 am classes on Monday morning in Tempe", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_uL7OiQSfNsCd60DrAf7qQ", "review_id": "ZKr8rpqAHNnnGcEpjqDAoA", "text": "Love this place! Second only to the Vig! (PS: if you ask George, The Vig-Rig driver nicely, he will even drive you there for free if you start at the Vig like we usually do :-) ) \n\nNot only for the 30 second car ride it take to get there from my house, but just the feel of the place is cool. It's really chill, but kind of upscale nice at the same times. There is a large bar you can sit at, or two different sitting areas with couches and soft candle light. On the weekend is tends to become standing room only. My friends and I are pretty close with he staff and never have a bad night. Sean, the manager, always makes everyone feel welcome and makes sure they are taken care of. I will warn you though, if you are looking to have a chill night and keep it to a drink or two, don't go here. Make sure to wear your party pants! \n\nThis is where my friend and I spent last New Years Eve, and it was amazing. Champagne toast at mid night and great music. \n\nyou might have a hard time finding it though, as there isn't a sign outside or anything.... we like to keep it a little secret. It's at the Biltmore on Phoenix, next to Houston's. \n\nCheers!", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "Lp_Ykqfbv5Q-oyGYlMGJRg", "review_id": "kXxb-sOPUS_ILg1yfh12Og", "text": "The place is cute.  I came here to enjoy a stiff drink after dealing with all the nut jobs at True Foods Kitchen.  The place is dark and sexy and a great place if you want to continue a date and get all sorts of romantical.  The bartender makes a pretty good gimlet and an amazing dirty martini.  Where's the Stoli though?  A little sad about that.\n\nI know this is a weird thing to comment on, but I love their water.  It's a huge turnoff for me when restaurants serve water that tastes like metal, but this place had water that tasted like SmartWater.  I really enjoyed that.\n\nThis isn't a five star joint because of the redic reserved tables on a Wednesday night.  And it was reserved for a gaggle of \"Woo!\" girls who would not stop taking blinding pictures!", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "UoBfwbXaixelZBghbJ2cSg", "review_id": "AKH-YoLHzN38rCK-0kUE7w", "text": "I totally forgot about Merc until the other night when my companion and I required additional alcoholic beverages after the bottle of wine we'd inhaled at True Foods. Quite an improvement since the days when we'd run across Camelback in heels, hoping a Beemer-driving drunk wasn't careening down the road at that exact time. The tunnel makes your transition into the dark sultriness of the Merc Bar that much easier.\n\nOK, admittedly, I forgot how sexy it is. I suppose in my more actively drinking days we'd end up here on the weekends, when it was SRO and the music rendered all conversation impossible. On weeknights, it's a different scene. Quiet, but not awkwardly so. Our server? Super hot, wearing an extremely short dress, doing lots of bending over and squatting at inopportune times, thus sending my companion into a bit of a frenzy. In addition to being hot, she was actually nice. A rarity, no? \n\nI know the drinks are expensive. What is the special ingredient they add behind the bar? Roofies? All I know is, I went in very mildly buzzed and left shitfaced. No, I'm not complaining.\n\nRad. It's going back on my weeknight rotation.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BHph9QBeSbNJh6eTj2ukhg", "review_id": "qCqr1RsWJClj858yIKhnfA", "text": "Wow...if you are looking for a great date bar to take a lady for a fine drink and want to set the mood....this place is definitly at the top of the list for me and you would be wise to place it on yours as well.  Super dark, swanky, candles, couches,great dj and some nites they have live acoustic.  If your date is not into you by the end of the evening at this place she never will be my man.  I am pretty sure if Tiger had a mistress in Phoenix and didnt want to be seen he would take her to Merc Bar.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2SSHbXmy3K3BzBhojhNUAA", "review_id": "tSsUrfmNj5yhq_np3j5Dcw", "text": "i would give this place five stars, but the service is slow and lame.  love the aspen - cabin vibe.  music is a bit loud so hard to have conversation with friends.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TbxQhrHJ-NzxR76mTgea-A", "review_id": "92x1Bz6gQN0RwTtY0i2ptg", "text": "This place is hidden, and hard to find for someone whose not familiar with the area.  Great people, great martinis and great customers.  My favorite bar in town.  The people who work there have been around for a while.  They know you by your name and they feel comfortable to shake your hand or give you a hag......  Sofia Lauren Martini and some oldies are one of my favorite drinks at Merc.  They have another one in NY which i have been there but i prefer the one in Phx.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4Q5vXam0u_Gd3pnx0fvYoQ", "review_id": "CW_w8qBappuDh6KURaGFTw", "text": "Ask for Simon!  He makes the most unique and inventive drinks.  My boyfriend and I went there last weekend and I had no idea what to get so I asked for something with Ginger and Simon whipped up a drink (not on the menu) and it was delicious!  If you love Ginger, you must ask Simon to make this drink.  The bar is very quiet and they had an amazing selection of music.  I kept Shazaming the songs with my iPhone app.  We'll be back next weekend!", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xXddQy6m2cLcz9tfQu5fyA", "review_id": "GYRsp2Bz4LzLkJHk6iU6AA", "text": "This place has great drinks (especially martinis) but they are totally overpriced...so, stop here for a drink or two and then move on. The atmosphere is really chill, and they usually have a dj who totally rocks. It's a lounge and pretty sexy inside and I think a great place for a date.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "0g6TyhGJXvLQNr7d7LsDnw", "review_id": "cCGDBVlN4yb4Ce2WcDq6jg", "text": "OMG! what the heck happened to this place? It hasn't even been more than a year since I was there last, and it has totally gone down the drain. the ladies restroom was worse than a truck stop restroom. I've driven coast to coast 4 times, and from CA to AZ a plethora of times and have never been in a bathroom as sick as theres was. Worse part about it was the managers rude reaction. I pointed out the fact that the toilet paper was all wet, making it impossible for anyone to use it and all he did was pile up rolls on the top of the toilet. He didn't even bother asking anyone to clean up the paper droppings; being that the toilet paper was coming off in chunks there must have been at least 20 pieces of toilet paper all over the floor. \n\nI guess that is why the place was dead at midnight on a Friday. The over priced drinks, the horrible toilet paper and the bartender tossing ice all over the bar each time he poured a drink might also have something to do with it. \n\nI'm just saddened that with the influx of new businesses going in across the street, improving the area, this place is going straight downhill. The manager Sunny was a smart A-S when I brought the restroom issue to his attention as well. Guess I shouldn't have expected anything more, especially when the first thing you walk through when you arrive at this bar is a cigarette cloud; as you have to go out front to smoke. \n\nThis used to be my favorite spot, but alas the times are a changing!", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jlXbohgL1d8Yg4uPY9KOvw", "review_id": "BQk0p1t9L_R4gNPAazVlgA", "text": "This place was cool six years ago. I loved their copper tables with dim lighting. The flickering candlelights would catch the light off their tables setting a mischievous tone. I especially loved their martini menu. They had delicious mojitos before they became trendy. Most of all I loved Carson and the people he attracted. They were mostly young professionals who had style. I saw him turn people away just to maintain a certain crowd. Carson was always such a gracious host to his guests.  He was passionate about keeping Merc's cool ambiance. I hope their legacy continues.....", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1gGXhRejYAZdFHfmmEwYSw", "review_id": "QUOkSrHVVkHNA6I6Lq-D9g", "text": "This is a cool little bar in Phoenix.  It is right out of NYC, accept for the attitude of the staff, as they are clearly from Phoenix!\n\nI really like this bar and it is a good place to hang out.  My only issue is that they like to keep the blinds open to the outside, which really hurts the mystique.  I want to go to a dark bar with great music and not be reminded by the bright lights outside that I am still in metro AZ.  \n\nYes, I am a New Yorker and want to get away from all of the chain BS.\n\nCheck out the bar.  You will not be disappointed.  \n\nBe sure to try the Moscow Mule, as the server is the authentic way with Russian Standard Vodka!  It is the real deal!!", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "v6CGBT0OoLRht9dzo7vaXg", "review_id": "Zwpar9tPLWogCWXzutsCOg", "text": "This place is unlike any place I've been to overall in Arizona. This lounge has such a dark and sultry feel to it. Barely lit, with velvet couches, leather chairs and barely lit lantern lights and a beautiful oversized mirror on the wall.  \n\nWhen my date and I had a seat and I was able to take in the ambiance, I couldn't help but notice the clientale. Very well dressed, upscale, sexy and almost secretive. The setup of the seating, seems to bring you in closer to whom you are with, which just looks shady or sexy, depending on the voyeur. The music was nice for the setting and the cocktail waitress was a sweetheart. \n\nWe ordered the Dirty Martini's w/ bleu cheesed stuffed olives (my fave) and the bartender nailed it and even gave us a tastey orange drink to sip on. Tasted almost like a rich orange julius.\n\nAnywho, if money isn't a problem and you are looking for a very relaxed, sexy environment to take a date or enjoy with some friends, I highly suggest you take a moment to check out this spot.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kXT3pVtElactR8nFmeLbbg", "review_id": "8sMAwOrtAywYEwiD7L0lQw", "text": "I haven't been here in quite a while, but when I was coming here, they had a jazz band doing rock and alternative covers (their name is The Latest, though I don't think they play here anymore). The place is totally trendy, but I really see that as a good thing here.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "hG5zbjZZ3YYG5dTz0_S2AA", "text": "Considering how douche-y it could be, it's really not that douche-y.\n\nDrinks are expensive but prepared right. Service is good. The seating is comfortable and the atmosphere relaxing. \n\nNote to the single guys wearing chin-strap beards and Affliction t-shirts while looking nervous and sitting at tables alone and not approaching women: Try \"Hello\" or \"Nice outfit\" or \"Those martinis are great, aren't they?\" or something. I'm old and fat and dress like I'm teaching a fishing class, but I'm not afraid of girls. Just talk to them like they are people.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ru8p3RTlk8f9LB_3zLXURQ", "review_id": "liqO1aL0w9JYIETnBgTOAQ", "text": "My niece came in from LA for the day and since she was staying at the Ritz, I suggested the MercBar.\n\nAlways liked this place and still do.  My niece and I had some great conversations over some dirty mules.  \n\nShe's a drink aficionado and apparently, the MercBar made the dirty mule to her liking . . .", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aQQn3GztQ_gTb0QOEnxyCg", "review_id": "ALsacqxhIKCSsYrZRrurOQ", "text": "Tried this place out a couple weeks ago on a whim and must have picked the right night to go.  They had a live band that played great music.  The drinks were definitely pricey, but were good.  I wouldn't go here all the time, but it is nice bar that avoids a lot of the scottsdale club scene if you want to get away from that.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "Zkn45PKSC3Lj-o_ZnK35yw", "review_id": "Kw-ozXAewLiZ2bnT_lxE1A", "text": "Since I'm a glutton for punishment, I've read both of Ayn Rand's popular Objectivist novels. There are scenes from both The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged that remind me of the atmosphere at MercBar, and I really love pretending like I am a character in the books. I take nerd to the next level, obviously. \n\nThe ambiance is timeless with the low couches, leather chairs, dark wood paneling, and super dim lighting. There are candles everywhere, and most of the customers come dressed very nicely. \n\nThe drinks are fantastic! The bartender, Brent, makes the best drinks: take advantage of it if you are able to snag a drink from him. The waitresses are all very nice and will walk you through their signature cocktails if you so desire. \n\nI just tried the cheese and fruit plate, and I think it is the perfect pairing for any of the drinks on the menu. It provides a little something for your stomach while you throw all those drinks back. \n\nThis is really the perfect place for a date or a group of friends. The atmosphere is very intimate, but the music lends itself to a fun environment as well.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "vuUddBhwlrVijAAFvK5UTg", "review_id": "6VgSBkq0Oiv6QPVyFaQ81A", "text": "Love the ambiance of this bar, it truly feels like you've left phoenix and arrived in NYC... however, be prepared to pay NYC prices here. Very cool inventive cocktails, comfortable lounge setting, elcectic menu, and music to match the mood! Hands down my favorite bar in Phoenix! If you feel like getting dressed up and not having to deal with your typical Scottsdale crowd, check this place out!! And try a dirty martini!!", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VEIQIyFj-9aAykheNbma1w", "review_id": "7ojXSpzBUncUg__IgoU6gQ", "text": "Another hole in the wall like Mabel's on Main. What they also share is the cool, dim lit interior, great music, wonderful service, and a nice clique of beautiful and sophisticated people - fewer of the average Scottsdale douchebags, which suits me just fine. (They're in Spanish Fly on Sat/Sun afternoons - quite a sight!). Recommend Merc almost as much as I love Mabel's.\n\nWhy not 5... place was empty of a Saturday night. Go figure for such a gem!", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-ChPwsaajWKxkZ2oU0k8FA", "review_id": "Pr6p5m1uu9TbyZgJncmEvA", "text": "I really hate to do this, because I have been a fan of the Merc Bar for years, but its a must.  My fiance & I were looking for a place to entertain our wedding party the weekend before our wedding and it was clear to us that the Merc Bar would be the perfect place.  We love the atmpsphere.  It usually has a nice & mature crowd.  The service is usually good.  It was perfect.  \n\nUnfortunately, it was the management and not the lounge that ruined our perspective of the venue.  The manager (Tommy) was slow/nearly impossible to reach and even harder to get info out of.....i.e. Whats your process for group reservations. \n\nHe seemed annoyed that I conntact him and unwilling to make time for us.  After several incomplete emails he finally called me, at my request, but it became clear, after 5 mins on the phone, that he did not want our business.  It was also apparent that he lacked basic customer service skills.\n\nSince, the goal of the evening is relax & enjoy our time with our friends, not to worry about bad service, we took our covo with Tommy as a hint that the Merc Bar would not be a good fit.  We need a place with a more mature management staff.....so, we're going with the Montelucia.  Its a nice upscale resort, with an awesome spa, a very nice lounge & live music on Saturday night, a great pool & nice rooms.   Truly perfect.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-UQEVYS2cXZ-R-eoCisOjg", "review_id": "XAmOEjy6MmJ02fxCL60y2Q", "text": "Cool bar with no signs. Dark lounge feel with great music.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "8p4at4zdzCpueAmSBaorZA", "review_id": "FhEvnHZ6Wez_eV5ZKaWsVA", "text": "I liked this place, I wish it was not freezing cold inside, otherwise I would have stayed longer.  I had a strawberry lemondrop martini, it was delicious.  The place has a very cool vibe.  There were not many patrons when we went, of course it was a little early for a Saturday night.   Yes, the drinks are not cheap, but it is worth for a fun night with friends.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5xUUzFaKAcrFOPTgMKBfww", "review_id": "hJZcfD7RGZlJvqvNpQh66g", "text": "Merc bar hits just the right pitch for me in Phoenix. Always starts out slow (we got there early for the real estate) and ends up kinda packed. Staff and music always good and you don't feel like you are in one of those ridiculous cirque du soleil type places in Scottsdale full of shiny, happy young republicans nor one of the downtown spots full of emo, salty, better than thou modified arts types that think they are in the East Village circa 1980. Ugh! I'll take Merc each and every time, Thanks!", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mOtox6DgvR7SCV5t25rIDQ", "review_id": "sf7C-taN1iuwq4aDhNwcqQ", "text": "I must say I don't know what the bartenders problem was that night, but he was nothing but attitude and a egotistical punk. I have never been treated so poorly in a nice establishment, so if you go to Merc Bar be sure to avoid BRENT...not worth your time.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xgJmw1qY0XsKVCVhnGnHtg", "review_id": "pWVz0dPuDHyxqEwIcbhJOw", "text": "I visited Merc Bar for the 3rd time on Thursday night to meet some friends. I was never that impressed by it before, but wasn't opposed to it like I am now after that night. We had to signal one female server over so someone at my table could order another beer. She responded like she was being inconvenienced. When a \"Boulder Hazed and Confused\" was ordered, she looked like the guy was crazy and said, \"I don't think we have that\" to which he replied, \"I just had one.\" So, not only was she annoyed by having to serve us, she didn't even know the bar menu like the back of her hand like any good server would.\n\nOn to my difficulties in getting a drink: a male server came over to bus our table and take any orders. I ordered another glass of wine, and over the next 20 minutes, I watched him serve/bus other tables, hug patrons, and open a Christmas gift. No vino for me. The only positive part of the night was when I went to the bartender, told him what occurred, and he comped my wine. The bartenders seem less aloof, so I suggest getting all of your drinks from them.\n\nThe Merc Bar seems to be one of those places to go if you're only interested in being seen, mingling with douchey patrons, and you're not concerned about receiving good service (even though their mixed speciality drinks command $12). It is like the Neiman Marcus of bars, where some of the employees act like they are better than you are, even though they work there and you're the one there spending money. On the upside, they had a band and their seating is inviting, but the wait staff remove that vibe almost immediately.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UBIeuiLY9PobybSgo0qhWw", "review_id": "Ib-KKtxHJIoP9RDg64lwJg", "text": "I have been to Merc Bar numerous times since this is one of my friends favorite places to grab drinks. Me and the girls decided to come here on a Saturday night recently to celebrate her b-day and it was super packed by 9:30PM. This place is definitely a little gem and the ambiance very surprising when you walk in. I love that most of the time it's just dark enough and there's usually a good mix of music playing; I also love that there is always an eclectic mix of people here ranging from people on first dates, b-day parties, to \"that guy\" trying to look cool at the bar.  After living in Vegas for 7+years I can say that this is actually a real lounge. I've found that many places in AZ claim to be lounges but when you walk in it's a full on club with super loud music and people dancing every where and little to no seating. At Mer Bar there's plenty of seating and the music is just loud enough to create that lounge like setting but you can actually hold a convo. \n\nBe advised that the drinks are not cheap! A specialty cocktail or martini goes for minimum $12 a pop so be prepared. Their food selection isn't that large so the only thing I've tried was their cheese and cracker platter which was perfect to snack on. Service is pretty hit or miss, on our last visit there was only 1 lady working the entire place, she said the other person called in but we had no complaints since we were having an awesome time chatting. All in all a good spot to start or end the night!", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4E_nPWw89FLFHdNsEgMH-g", "review_id": "d-_TTDNcp_C0Rolm8C6Vtg", "text": "Cooler than average chill spot to come to, especially if you are on a date. You can cozy up in a quiet corner and have some drinks and really get to know someone. If you have never been, it can be a little hard to find, but worth it.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FIin1o5cJb8thgJuP8eLCA", "review_id": "b7uUBEc8YAsGZiV3OKQqjg", "text": "We came here two nights in a row and we honestly had a blast! The music is loud and rocking and the atmosphere is cool. We were staying right around the corner at the Ritz so it was convenient  to walk to. The first night we went we noticed the bartender consuming large amounts of alcohol while working, from shots to beers, was kinda strange but we were having a good time so I guess we didn't mind. Our friend left his sweater there so we went back the next night and they didn't have it. That was strange because we sat at the bar and no one else was around us except the bartender...... That second night we sat in a booth and a blonde cocktail waitress waited on us. We ordered some beers and a round of shots. She brought back 5 shots and we told her we only ordered 4. She said \"I know ones for me\"! Okay I'm starting to get it, the staff drink with the patrons! By the end of the night she was slurring and totally hammered! I don't know how they run a business like this. It was weird. Twilight zonish. We had fun but the staff is drinking the profits!", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wkrHJekjUMxQrqs8n5ZQ-Q", "review_id": "WE3_FsVch93LlG356o5dMg", "text": "hours posted are wrong. arrived here at 4:45 today, opened door and was greeted by a woman telling me they didn't open until 5:30. well as of now posted hours here are from 4. I get that hours change and not all media gets updated, but their doors were open and their hours reported as such. No offer to be seated and offered a drink anyway or even an incentive to return during new business hours. just a simple we are closed until 5:30 and an escort out.  I repeat, hours posted on this site as of writing this review reflect my attempted patronage. lock your door or update online info or be courteous. there were only 2 of us, and not even a question if there would be more which there wasn't. never been here before. probably will not try again thanks to this experience", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PSYUSI1lXS8p2LEQUG865g", "review_id": "NjpMhhboSvovSiX6WdIuvw", "text": "Great atmosphere, great drinks, friendly staff and plenty of places to sit. It's the best little bar you've never heard of and unless someone tells you about it, you're not likely to just stumble upon it.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GjggdVEjRmatV_rQzFQJew", "review_id": "ITObXHYUYbIqHk6NeiIA0g", "text": "Definitely one of the coolest bars in Phoenix.  Hidden, so you'll never know about it unless you know about it, and even then, will probably walk all over the wierd office complex it is in to find it.  But once inside, it's dark, woody, hip, just perfect really.  Even the crowd is not so douchy, it seemed.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kpbhy1zPewGDmdNfNqQp-g", "review_id": "pcyxPJzXgX4AglYtWHbYlQ", "text": "I don't frequent bars all that often (mostly because I don't enjoy them) but Merc is my favorite, hands down.  It's got a cool, speakeasy, Prohibition-era vibe that is really unusual.  The cocktail menu is by far the most interesting I've ever seen.  You don't go there to drink - you go there to experience.  We sat at the bar last night and were greatly entertained by the bartender and chef.  The bartender (I think his name was Aaron?) really knew his stuff.  I truly wish I lived closer...", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XPLgNop1Wsds8rNgUqatXg", "review_id": "SlJWNTKICDbvoXjgRNpTDg", "text": "great place! love the inside lighting, and most importantly the waitress we had was great! will return and plan on hosting event there", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Y6r2hJBPgjEKCm2W3d-KKQ", "review_id": "Gb3ZBt03DuW2v6CqO5te_A", "text": "Easily one of the coolest bars in Phoenix. I've been coming here for  years, and the service, crowd, and ambience are always cool.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ETrSs9dpPwxqi1mYfbMmvw", "review_id": "MOEjidKyRRlUel7dTjaztQ", "text": "The Merc has been around since before Biltmore lost its hip, and it is still a cozy bar at times, but as the working crowd clears out on a weekend, it becomes a little too skeezy for comfort. If we're ordering bottles of spendy bubbly, we kind of like to chat, and once the deejay sets up, the throb is way too loud for the tiny venue. The swank dressiness of the place descends into stripper sleaze, and all before 11:00 pm. Offering more than crockpot meatballs on the menu might help, as would offering valet service. The couches and tables are comfy, though, and the service friendly and quick as ever. I guess it's become a pre-shift watering hole for the Van Buren troops of dancers - an attraction for some and a repellant for others.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kpbhy1zPewGDmdNfNqQp-g", "review_id": "j_38e5XFPx0eNntRtgN2ow", "text": "Two words: Jalepeno Margarita.  Just go.  Trust me.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0GNkaqOGywvuU-JSrScrMw", "review_id": "jSZj0YaTYft5Vavu43IzaA", "text": "So I'll mention the drink first because that's probably why you went here (or it should be).  First off, cordial responsive bartender like that of yesteryear.  I don't why this tradition has died in favor of bartenders that tend to ignore you and demand more than a dollar to pop a bottle top, but nay, that is not what MercBar offers.  I ordered my go to drink of Campari and Soda.  Kudos to knowing what Campari was because he immediately grabbed it without searching.  After this drink, I followed up with a \"Moscow Mule\".  Again bartender did not disappoint, quickly yet methodically, indeed caringly, crafted my brew.  I was pleased how well cucumbers soften the edge of vodka.\n\nAs for the ambiance, I'm a bit confused how to rate it.  The clientele seems to be superficially well off and no one was sloppy in this upscale place.  However, for the same reasons I was nauseated by investment banking, does this crowd annoy me.  Don't get me wrong, I'm as snobby and obnoxious as they come, but I like to think I'm authentic about it and I know it's a fault of mine.  I suppose what bothers me about the clientele here, is that bar conversations tend to revolve around name dropping and pronouncing why each person is more accomplished than the next.  All in all a decent show, but a tragic, sad show but I would return soooo.....4 stars?", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "weYT-xJwz8o7mLNWIhD6HA", "review_id": "9juKpMnyBW1eNdqJ7X6cHA", "text": "Took hubby here for pre-birthday dinner drinks, and we loved it! Love the dimly lit bar & terrific ambiance.  The bartender was very friendly and recommended great drinks. Had the best Bellini I've ever had.  Can't say it's cheap, we spent $50 just on 4 drinks, but for a special occassion it was worth it.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "y5_vrqIylhXMrejM_-x_vA", "review_id": "Vo69dNOdBR1JIhYgbiY7KA", "text": "Girls' night out. We stopped in here after dinner for some cocktails. I liked the decor immediately. Dim, cozy, cool looking bar. I didn't really care for where we were seated, but it's a cool place nonetheless. They have an interesting cocktail menu divided by types of liquor. So if you're a fan of gin, vodka, rum, etc you can choose your drink accordingly. I sampled the Sophia Loren and Pisco Sour, which were $12 a pop. The SL was great, the PS I've had better elsewhere. \nHere's what rubbed me the wrong way about service: two of my friends are pregnant and we chose MercBar because it seemed like the type of place that could make a couple sexy virgin cocktails. However, when we inquired if they could fix up some \"mocktails\" for our friends, the waitress simply said \"oh well do you want some juice?...or do you just want water.\" \nShe didn't even ask the bartender or put an ounce of effort into pleasing my two friends at our table of four. That being said this place lacked major stars for customer service, and in my book that counts for a lot.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "svP9WkoIMN3Wta7W9ZhawA", "review_id": "YCANQHDnfeZ-6gsMv3xlWQ", "text": "Very nice environment.  I would definitely go here again.  The bartenders really know how to make some luscious specialty drinks!!", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZNuAQq-84KCxlmPWkugoBQ", "review_id": "5vGaF4hzkka0vKMQaNzvzQ", "text": "Order the Moscow Mule; I promise, you will not be disappointed.\n\nIt's a great bar; a gem in douche land that is AZ.  Great drinks, great service, most times.  I've been quite a few times and it depends on who the hostess/waitress is.  One girl is friendly, fun and attentive, the other is cold, annoyed by your presence, and unhelpful.  The bartenders are knowledgeable and friendly.  \n\nAll in all, a great place to grab a drink before a movie, or  a great place to simply enjoy the night with a group or the lucky lady (or man) in your life.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T4Ae8y8aEoOZM24NHrBcUw", "review_id": "30RbcbKX82cNkoQRcNHM3Q", "text": "I dont really like the Scottsdale crowd/vibe anymore, ( maybe getting a little old here), and Merc is a nice lounge to have some drinks with good company. Depending on your luck, and which day you go, it will either be completely empty, or filled with corporate type of guys who just cant wait to buy you all your friends drinks. It is nicely dimmed and cozy, and I always had a great time here. I did have an issue once where I was overcharged, but manager gave me a credit for next time. I would have preferred he just fixed this error, but he said he couldnt because of the computer ( ??!!! ???). Anyways, I will be back and use my credit!", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Vi77s0AS-cIzPoBq5AbEaQ", "review_id": "_-W8pHTJO9DZO8KIKEw5-g", "text": "This place was actually pretty hard to find as there are not signs outside the building. I would recommend using the valet  as the parking behind the building ends up being a lot more expensive.  \nWhen we got there the place was pretty full, therefore, the service was not the best. Our waitress took about 30 minutes to come around and get out order so our experience was not the best. \nThere was also a DJ spinning all night long, mostly R&B and hip hop, but there were all today's hits. The place has a small dancing floor, but to be honest most of the people were not even dancing. Not a bad atmosphere but not the best bar/lounge either.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XqMkm-DD9VsdcKx2YVGhSA", "review_id": "OU1s-gi2KZu6UYhwX4iaqg", "text": "Merc Bar has been around for quite some time.  The place has stand the test of time and I can appreciate that.  One thing about this place is it's always able to adapt and be consistent.  That's why place works.  \n\nThe place itself is swanky and smooth.  So trendy and cool, but that's what kind of people come in this bar.  I've always walked in this bar and bumped into someone I knew.  Needless to say I hang with cool people - wink!  There's not a lot of lounges around the Biltmore area so I would definitely recommend a drop by if you're around.  Great place to stop after the movies upstairs or dinner at Del Frisco's next door. - Enjoy!", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Wh5pL_iTBOj3R4W7cJWEkw", "review_id": "F1_X_naSjDDQlTTLHr89Hw", "text": "This is by far one of my favorite spots!! \n\nIt's kind of hidden near the theater area, so it can be hard to find. The inside is dark and chic. It's classy and trendy. This place is for almost everyone, there are hipsters and the \"I live in the biltmore estates\" and just regular people. It's great! It's perfect for when you don't feel like having a wild night and just enjoying a quieter night with friends. Their drinks are Delish! And so are the appetizers! Service is awesome! Music is good!\n\nAwesome place all around!", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CHZ-KEFmvzUejv2fyedgjw", "review_id": "enkd3z0lUieOV86m4y8jhg", "text": "If you are after a pure bar ... this is it.  Bartenders that know their craft.  Interesting atmosphere.  Expensive but classy.  Top shelf products avaialble.  Interesting cocktail list and they'll custom bend upon request.  Theay are proudly difficult to find the first time (no sign/non-descript) - \"we've been here 16 years ... the right people know where we are\".  Francesco (Italian dude, hope I remembered your name correctly) is a pro.  When in town, I will be back .", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rRiBDH2U_IlydXTh2a81Rg", "review_id": "_IQJJmvlAta533jPNL1dzg", "text": "one of my go-to cocktail spots in the biltmore area.  this place has been here forever but somehow manages to still maintain that \"cool\" appeal.  they have great cocktails and their weekend djs always play a good mix of songs.  the darkly lit interior and low-seating definitely help create a timeless feel when you're there. \n\nmy normal drink is a moscow mule, but the sweet little sixteen and the blackbird are tasty as well.  they also have some upscale bar food if you're interested in snacking while you throw back your 4th old fashioned.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q3Fa0PhTGzRl-05fXHIi4g", "review_id": "KF5NzbCWkZKcLZhc-hwh9w", "text": "I loved the atmosphere here.  Very classy and lounge-y (is that a real word?).  On a Monday night there were only a few people here but that was nice because it meant my friend and I could get one of the tables with a couch and not have to fight anybody for it.  Right after we sat down our waitress came over to see if we knew what we wanted.  I asked about what kinds of flavored vodka's they had and she wasn't too sure but she did go and check for me which I appreciated.\n\nI went with a Stoli Raspberry and lemonade which was perfect and my friend ordered the Limerick.  He seemed to like it but I thought it was gross, personal preference I guess.  When our waitress made her second trip over I asked if they had any food which I guess they only have on the weekend but she did bring me some pretzels and goldfish which was cute and tided me over until we left and I could get some real food.  She was super friendly the only time and very timely with checking on us and bringing more drinks.  I would definitely come back in the future.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "07aAdoebsG8uEDDRJ9jG-A", "review_id": "UXL8rg8F_WRiSsj5cYKDeg", "text": "Jeff the bar tender is awesome. He is really down to earth and would recommend sitting at the bar", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "K6MrbZeqKG35ZiucFfucvw", "review_id": "Vr4U0uwpP8jC7ZxLzgSV-A", "text": "I don't know what happened to this place!  They once had great bartenders that knew how to make some amazing cocktails, not to mention they could handle a full bar in stride....I went there last week and this place is just awful now in comparison.  I am sorry Merc, your service was poor and slow, with a kind of haughty, supercilious demeanor.  Not sure I will be back.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "q3Fa0PhTGzRl-05fXHIi4g", "review_id": "XwtO_dFR9pJjNQxWxxM31A", "text": "Came back on a Friday night and it was even better.  Friend and I were able to snag a couple seats at the at the bar and had a great time.  If possible try to get Aaron as your bartender, he only works on Fridays and Wednesdays but he was awesome.  He was just asking us what kind of liquor we wanted and creating these awesome drinks for us.  My friend had something with egg whites in it that he loved, another that tasted like key lime pie and I had something called a Sophia Loren that was amazing.  Even the people in the bar sitting next to us were cool.  The atmosphere here is just great.  This is definitely one of my new favorite spots to be.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0aQyjVmcytcjkiabuhkIgA", "review_id": "VG5lptbI1RU2Qo--8qBvIA", "text": "Wow. Even on a weekday evening with no one inside, this bar is worth visiting. It's set up speakeasy style with only a placard near the entrance door with the name on it. The inside is very dark and sultry. Lights shine on black and grey photos/ artwork above the bar. There are couches and tables. Our group relaxed on some couches and ordered several drinks off the menu and shared. Their take on the old fashioned was delicious. Though I can't remember the name, the rosemary-topped gin based martini was the absolute best. This place is fancy, for sure, but they don't seem to mind a flip flop before 7 or 8pm. Great services as well.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Iycf9KNRhxvR187Qu2zZHg", "review_id": "vTS7c3bNmSJJao4jzydJcA", "text": "What a swanky little establishment. Great music selection great scenery and great waitstaff. I was greeted by Adam who suggested some great drinks and got us a table in no time. Our waitress Tasha was incredible as well. This place is for sure in the Arcadia rotation. 5 stars.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hDlSSyDreM9xY4yQWPm54w", "review_id": "Yy90K-U-kRbvY0J0bFFQXg", "text": "Still a swanky and classy place to grab a proper cocktail in style. I just wish that my fellow Phoenicians would respect proper dress code...\n\nWhat is it about dress code and Phoenix? This is the second place I've been to recently where dress code is completely out of the window. Years ago there was no way that you could get into this club without proper attire and I mean no denim. \n\nI went to meet with my business colleague for a proper and civilized cocktail, and immediately thought of the mercbar. A few minutes after arriving, two urchins arrived and plopped down in the seating area sporting t-shirts, shorts and sandals. Boo.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5lVt8RfJZuCS95Xmi6zzWg", "review_id": "79Dhml9Ttyi1zVFxPbD48A", "text": "Amazing drinks, but prices are not cheap.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2hXL2ExBsgjJNpm6BJy0lg", "review_id": "jVRfFIDQjL_j5cP_dkSO8Q", "text": "I've been to Merc several times throughout the years. I took my husband here for the first time last Saturday for a post dinner drink after we had dinner at Solo Trattoria, and he asked me why he hadn't been before? The drinks, while a little pricey, are consistently good and have high quality, fresh ingredients. The lounge is very comfortable and intimate, it's a nice place to hang out and have a conversation and not feel rushed at all. This lounge is a little posh, so maybe not the best place to sport your jorts and flip flops, but it's nice to have an upscale place to go to sometimes.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "y5_vrqIylhXMrejM_-x_vA", "review_id": "I7FRaoA17ivbNpyhjbin2w", "text": "I decided to give this place another try, and I'm really glad I did. My friend and I stopped here on a Friday night around 8:30 before it got too busy. Apparently they take reservations for some of their couch seating, but table or bar seating is open to anyone. \nThe hostess was also our server and she was busy all night! She still managed to check on us as she walked by and always noticed if we needed another cocktail. The drinks were delicious, but still a bit pricey. I guess that's the Biltmore for you! The music got much louder as the night progressed but I was still able to carry on a conversation with my friend. \nA much better experience this time!\nOf note, they validate your parking if you park in the underground garage, so make sure to ask and save yourself about $9. Hey-wouldn't you rather have another drink?", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eJuwXskIZgYONY5V5gyJsA", "review_id": "HTET2CcKeQsQRXVGziW9Aw", "text": "What a gem! I must have driven by this place a million times and never knew it was here. Thanks to a fellow yelper for introducing me! \nThe place is sexy and mysterious - you feel like you know something others don't simply by stumbling into Merc Bar. \nStaff was so nice, drinks were delicious, and the Moscow Mules were a treat. I'll be back.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vU1bHO3IjqLnf3_9Igeluw", "review_id": "rqbh09gPGo8sux9SfREvYQ", "text": "Waitress good, bartender slow... Could have a few more drinks but.... Could not order since bar backed up. Need more staff on the floor. Oh and this little gem! (manager did make right but I pointed it out), drinks were not consistent in volume. \n\nMoscow Mule in copper cup was 30-40% bigger than in a glass. Because we were having those we ended up with multiples in glass since they ran out of copper mugs. We did the water test (pour from glass to copper mug) and was 30-40% LESS! Pointed this our to the manager (Adam) he said he was aware but disputed the 30-40% claim, said maybe closer to 20%! WOW, don't admit that! . I told him to head over to the table and we will show you. My issue is this, HE KNEW IT! The price is the same, but you are getting less. I told him that the house wins every time in this situation. Less Drinks, Same Price! Did, I mention HE KNEW THIS! With a $300+ tab, he comped 3 Drinks ($36). He attempted to right a wrong, but only after I made a big deal about it. Thanks for the 3% comp on my 30-4-% less drink! Great decor, waitress was great, but based on the inconsitance of the amount you are paying for...WILL NOT BE BACK", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kFTTt5Ny21viUUsjc-uFPw", "review_id": "2E3N9Gh39FkE4IUXpg9hfw", "text": "The most amazingly bad service I've ever received. Drinks are good enough, but getting one in an hour is ridiculous....\n\nThe staff seemed very friendly, but it's hard to make up for the lack of competence Sr. Management or ownership shows to their industry. This is certainly a one and out for our group.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K9dSPbFhxbLPNZBTp7uOMg", "review_id": "D4VNU0GC5xtxKa6OuNXZAA", "text": "This place is perfect for the chic solo drinker at the bar or the couple sipping on martinis in the corner or even the classy birthday celebration in the center of the room. It's really the perfect mixture of fun and class. love love love", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LN4cXKGPaGMDHm4nP9Idtg", "review_id": "fuFTdjWhLg_rLEgLMv3kRw", "text": "My fiance and I tried MercBar for the first time last Saturday.  Loved the decor!  The drinks were excellent.  Great place!  I did wish the music was a little more chill, but it was a Saturday night.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6XJfj4qjQlxjT-nPw4MSUQ", "review_id": "LPRzUO316AkbabPJ29r0Pw", "text": "Don't let this place fool you. To keep the story short the server, Erica, said there was no merlot. Okay. Ordered a couple Malbecs ($8 each) instead. When we got the bill she charged the order as both Merlots ($10 each).  She never told us she had it on stock. It was more like...surprise! Let's charge them more bc either the server is thinking a) I don't know what they ordered or b) I'm gonna charge more so I can get a bigger tip. For that we gave her $3 for lying to us!! Btw def didn't taste like a merlot.  Checked my credit card charges for 2 separate receipts few days later. The server gave herself more than 20% tip when I clearly put zero on one and $3 on another receipt for 3 drinks -- purposely!!! She doesn't deserve it! \n\nCalled the manager a few days later and short story was the manager, Adam was trying to sound professional but totally sounded annoyed. Yes it's only a few dollars but the whole principle behind their service was shady to say the least. Adam said he would call back a couple days later. Nope!! One week went by and no one called me back. So guess what? I called back. Spoke with another manager, Francisco. He told me that Adam said it was an INCONVENIENCE for him to reverse the charges and that it will cost them!!!! Hahahahahaha really??!!?? You have to be kidding me! What kind of service is this!?? They're worried about a few dollars rather than their reputation??? Wow!! That really says a lot about them. He told me the only way to get credit back is to come back for a free drink. How about NO!! Why would I go back to a place that is shady? Anyway he said Adam will call me back. We will see about that. Maybe they will when they see this. \n\nAlso I agree with the other reviews from Rick and Rich. Going cheap on the Moscow mule by serving it in a smaller glass. Classic.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0loB_2-KL9PUz7uM0le-OQ", "review_id": "uFp-gmjEAC7iKV8_lJOKxQ", "text": "Big comfy couches + soft lounge music= a great time! The ambience was chill and the drinks were strong. They accommodated our large group nicely without feeling overcrowded. Definitely pay a visit if you're looking for something more cool and low-key from the typical loud, raucous bar scene.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PW1kXczc9AZ2xsy-c1aCdg", "review_id": "KaXAxz1l7IXzKoFoyNNr7w", "text": "Nice ambience, friendly staff but super slow service. It was packed on the Friday we came in and they had one server in the section we sat in which is only out of two sections excluding the bar. We sat for about 10 minutes until we got a server and we currently have been waiting for at least 20 minutes for our check. Yummy drinks though!", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jMoSaeG2nipkyV0gtt6N4A", "review_id": "TWs5NCl2pvnoAQVk8o-5Tg", "text": "This is an unusual review for me, but it is a story that deserves to be told. \n\nOn a big drinking night we turned up and I ordered an 18 year old Macallan. Dear reader, you may or may not believe that I know better, but I drink enough Macallan to be sure I was instead brought the 12 year old. I merely asked the waitress which I had ordered and she confirmed it was the 18. Though I didn't believe this was what was served, I did not complain.  Minutes later, both she and the bartender approached, apologized and replaced my drink with a proper 18. I had indeed been served the wrong drink, and the team here was willing to own it. Cannot tell you how often I encounter bars that cheat their top shelf spirits, and it was more than refreshing to have this integral experience. Two thumbs up. Doesn't hurt any that our server was also exceptionally pretty. \n\nThis is a great watering hole. Go out of your way to visit.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3y4hvopMEdMSVmZhoN1r9Q", "review_id": "RnCIjTdvFCyKXnsBOxFwwA", "text": "Oh man.... I always highly recommended people to go here. Especially people from out of town. I was there over the weekend and the GM thought it would be a fanatic idea to throw one new server into the mix and see how she does. However no one was watching or training her. Took drink order after waiting 15minute and then proceeded to ask about my drink 3 more times over 30minutes. Then the GM who was in and out smoking constantly and reeked of cigarettes came over and offered us free shots. I asked the server what was in it and she said, \"I'm just going to lie and say it has flavored vodka and lime juice.\" And then giggled. No but really... What is this? She giggled again and walked away. Took another 17min to get a second round. It was mortifying to show my friend who is a doctor in NYC, this so called \"loungy chic sophisticated bar\", that just fell flat. He and myself were so disappointed and consistently joked about never going back ever again. But seriously... Never going back. Step up your game Merc. Especially on a busy Friday or Saturday night!!", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nnZLdzxFz4gKbDHpqbVB2A", "review_id": "15C1_Fk8vjGVBCp6JsYxjA", "text": "Wow! My wife and I decided to stop here after dinner last night for a couple of drinks, all I can say is we were very impressed. We started off with some bubbly, then I ordered the Mercer Sour and my wife ordered a glass of Malbec, which she is still taking about today. The GM came to our table, introduced himself and asked how we were doing. We really felt welcomed and well taken care of as if we were in this guys home. Staff was friendly, atmosphere was amazing. Doesn't get better than this. Well done, can't wait to go back.", "business_id": "peA3F-PnIfijYr8HuG-A-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T5xTGde1ktO2Koh1NiynvA", "review_id": "TE4JthAC5gh9sxeMxcjW6A", "text": "FF is the bomb... very helpful, suggestive & steer you dow the right path... reasonabl turnaround time ....can't go wrong", "business_id": "BtIDzuUOqI0h6VYy4HhUOQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "haOgKrMpeMxtM9NRlEBkBg", "review_id": "SVkvxEEcwFWlBbgIqOsCzA", "text": "I have had several interactions with the lovely people at Fast Frame. I work at a local restaurant in Central Phoenix and they have gone above and beyond to accommodate our needs. We have a rare Gingerbread Man print that hangs in our ice cream shop and not only did they match the old frame perfectly the turn around time to get it back in our store was amazing. I would recommend their services to anyone. \n\nThank you Fast Frame!", "business_id": "BtIDzuUOqI0h6VYy4HhUOQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M8s5pbyS7SjzVdS1gIaiOw", "review_id": "x_do0gbEHGVriHbnNOr0Mg", "text": "A heartbreaking accident left my favorite print damaged. It had belonged to my grandmother and was a representation of her modern style that I loved. It was in pieces, literally and I wasn't sure the artwork could be salvaged. I am eternally grateful to the staff at Fastframe for not only saving the art, but framing it beautifully. I was able to have it hanging in a new, safer, spot quickly. I plan on bringing in some family pictures I wanted to have framed soon because I'm so happy with their services.", "business_id": "BtIDzuUOqI0h6VYy4HhUOQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SK6yByYQtj7j1WaUMZuZqg", "review_id": "3lZmEr_cAnx843RTR3Hnhw", "text": "I have had all my art framed with these folks at Fast Frame.  Kate, the owner and her staff, have always been incredibly helpful in finding the best combination of matting and frames.   I just got my mother-in-laws hand painted art work that she created over 60 years ago reframed and they understood the meaning of what I was attempting to recreate. I wouldn't go anywhere else in this town. And one more thing their prices are always fair and the turn around time is excellent.", "business_id": "BtIDzuUOqI0h6VYy4HhUOQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "el_BsZHqhCZK_VG27TyPBA", "review_id": "yLfDjUaRw_97TTlAwwokYw", "text": "I didn't know anything at all about framing, so I needed a lot of help. After shopping around and doing some research, I found Kate at Fastframe to be exactly what I needed.\n\nI brought in a cute little piece of art to be framed, and Kate worked with me to pick out the perfect frame - she explained everything to me and helped me to make an informed decision. We looked through various colors and styles, and found the perfect one. When the order was finished, it looked awesome.\n\nI'd definitely return in the future.", "business_id": "BtIDzuUOqI0h6VYy4HhUOQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "gW-ukHucTfVCnFCKKxPJzw", "review_id": "TJdYMe6T0TFltrnMXIEfGw", "text": "The cookies this place bakes are like puppy crack to my 11 week old Chihuahua.", "business_id": "-ev01HlCKf7CYsh8ZXG_7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "9b5TY9v0-RibDNYUDqvDmA", "review_id": "Uc39n-U8KTzk-M11SnQhlw", "text": "Every time I come here I can always rely on great customer service and cookies that my little chihuahua LOVES. I think its great there is a place like this that exists. They have a dog happy hour that I have never been to nor taken my dog but I have heard nothing but great things about it. They pet clothes are kind of tacky sometimes but for the most part the toys and treats are what made this place the best.", "business_id": "-ev01HlCKf7CYsh8ZXG_7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 12, "useful": 10, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "FLZgcPravcxWsQTcXrKx-g", "text": "OK. You know you should have eaten before shopping when you enter a dog bakery and it smells so good you want to graze on the biscuits. Seriously. And had they served milk I probably would have sneaked one of the oatmeal apple treats. This bakery also has couture for all types of our canine comrades. My fave would have to be the hyper pink number that says Daddy's Little Bitch. Arf. Arf. Arf. Arf...that's our Schnauzer Emilie piping in with her version of four stars!", "business_id": "-ev01HlCKf7CYsh8ZXG_7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BVZ7iTR_nI3jzdQidze1UQ", "review_id": "fzsuDEbbifz8kstKT_c7pg", "text": "Not a fan.  I was in the Biltmore yesterday shopping with my dog and decided to go and buy her a few treats.  As I picked out a bag of about 20 baked treats, my total came to be about $3.00.  I did not have any cash on me so I took out my \"plastic money\" the debt card and they wouldn't take it telling me that I needed to buy a few more things because they have a $5.00 minimum.  What store has a minimum nowadays???  \n\nThe customer service was also very lack luster.  The dogs of the store employees were jumping on me which I found a bit annoying. \n\nNeedless to say a store that I used to like, I will no longer be back.  There are so many other great dog stores...", "business_id": "-ev01HlCKf7CYsh8ZXG_7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dHlNnMw5wAeH_lWWtxJGuQ", "review_id": "QEI-qaPifN-Mp1-B3I7IBQ", "text": "This store has set hideous customer service standards! I was lied to about their return policy by an employee and screwed over! They gave me the run around when I asked to speak to a manager...she was conveniently never present and was the \"only one who could help me.\" When giving me the final verdict on my issue, she cowardly had her employees do it for her on the phone (of course not face to face) and could not even call me herself. I highly recommend taking your business to a different pet boutique where quality service matters!", "business_id": "-ev01HlCKf7CYsh8ZXG_7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GubdNFoDAsiwE6bWIr97cQ", "review_id": "haYDmZLrLRKIRg1CwN2eNA", "text": "I like the store fine enough, my dogs seems to not. He turned his nose up at all the treats we bought. I wish he could yelp too then we would know why ;-{)", "business_id": "-ev01HlCKf7CYsh8ZXG_7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "EKwGhgLrM18ErVKKeYE2UA", "review_id": "wYg0XiaXKu4RuuBGQWprXg", "text": "Cute place. My boyfriend got my dog a bone shaped birthday cake from here with her name on it. Don't worry this is the first and only time we planned on celebrating her birthday like this just for fun. She also got a stuffed Pawda purse and his dog got a stuffed Ferrari car . Great selection of goodies for the dogs. \n\nI know it's a little much, but the dogs loved their cake and their toys.   :)", "business_id": "-ev01HlCKf7CYsh8ZXG_7w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gq_G5VCDziyEV2-bzGuqzw", "review_id": "hDFGc4U9IMl1CQFht9DpWg", "text": "I'm very firm with my belief that food can only do so much for a restaurant. Shitty service means a shitty review, in my opinion. I agree with both reviews prior to mine, but they should have received way below 4 for it. There are plenty of wonderful French places (Coup des Tartes, Sophie's Bistro) and much better cheese and wine places (Cheuvront), so why waste your time dealing with these asses? Serious. The food is fine, but the service leaves an awful taste.", "business_id": "ET9VpUk1UgjMN5DJRV0yOw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4XUS192-sXbG50yyOAQwKA", "review_id": "psXe4wexdUZ14VDaprJt-A", "text": "A weekend in PHX. I love to stay at the Biltmore, which is still full of really nice employees, despite reviews I've read on different boards.\n\nI went to the fashion park before Jack could join me the next day. I looked at the menus of Sam's, Christopher's, and Steamers, and decided on Steamers  for lunch. I was very happy but wanted some wine and cheese post lunch.\n\nSo Christopher's was perfect. Now why only 3 stars? Well, maybe I should give 4. But: first, the ambiance/lighting was very off. It was an overcast day in PHX. But in Steamers it was still great. At Christopher's it was dingy with poor lighting. Secondly, whereas the bartender was very nice when present, she was seemingly too busy with other customers even at outside tables. And the place was NOT busy. \n\nThe wine selection is excellent. The cheese selection is also excellent though I would have liked a little better recommendations.", "business_id": "ET9VpUk1UgjMN5DJRV0yOw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "CJkY0WOCNfCuv0HAbB2cjw", "review_id": "NlZo0rwD_b85JuV9EiAtOw", "text": "There are certain things that I am particularly sensitive to and the first is lead by my nose. I have one hell of a sniffer and as I have admitted in prior discussions in this open forum, my nose can be a nuisance. Today as we were out celebrating the holiday at the Biltmore Fashion Park and looking for a light bite, maybe even a glass of wine or bubbles, we decided to stop upstairs to Christopher's. It has been several months since my last visit and recently - in one of last week's discussions - I strongly encouraged a fellow SF yelp-er to visit Christopher's. I thought it would be wise to revisit a place I have genuinely enjoyed. \n\nNow, before I continue, I agree, Christopher's can have, what I refer to as, disconnected service. And, when I am on the receiving end and being disconnected, I force a connection - especially if I want to engage conversation and have questions answered from the service team. That being said, we walked in, asked to sit at the bar and for menus and a wine list.\n\nThey were going to disconnect us. Yeah, not going to happen. We were in a chatty mood and we wanted, very badly to have one glass of champagne and to be full of cheer. I ordered two glasses of Tattinger Rose Special Cuvee and as I sat for my friend to return from the restroom, I couldn't get past the smell. I know that smell. I used to work at an older Tempe bar and I know the smell of well - I know the smell. And, I also know the lovely perfume that should be enjoyed with this champagne, that wasn't happening either because I was distracted. As my friend returned and sat down, she said \"Does it smell funky in here.\" Thank goodness, she smells it too. Its not just my obnoxious sniffer. I opted that we move outside.\n\nAt this point, I let the bartender know why we were moving. I am of the thought that you should responsibly let the service team or management know when something really displeases you or distracts you from a moment. Restaurants, lounges and bars are in the business not of just food and wine, but of making memories. And a memory shouldn't stink.\n\nSo, I casually said something to the bartender know and we moved outside. And, although we disconnect ourselves with the odor, our service stayed connected. We enjoyed our glass of champagne and moved on and through our shopping extravaganza. \n\nI hope that our fellow SF Yelper didn't receive any funky odor and that it was a stale rarity. And for now, I'll give Christopher three stars.", "business_id": "ET9VpUk1UgjMN5DJRV0yOw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A0O7UHxcCJJXIYJDBGT_hQ", "review_id": "MKOOx3-TufyRL_6oc0C1UA", "text": "This is not a gourmet restaurant, but it has a gourmet menu.  The cuts were tough and just weren't prepared well.  The steak was very inconsistent, as if it were not tenderized properly.  The pasta's were just boring.  The more I think about the place, the more upset I get because it was such a let down.  I thought going in, this would be Phoenix's salvation.  It did not rise above the rest, but slipped into mediocrity along with the rest of the Valley's overpriced fare.", "business_id": "ET9VpUk1UgjMN5DJRV0yOw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hDlSSyDreM9xY4yQWPm54w", "review_id": "dkOiWkDl67c2H8fmuDs45Q", "text": "I have a long love-hate, divorced, remarried, divorced relationship with Christopher's. Perhaps it is my overall disgust with the French offerings of late and their seeming laziness of effort in technique, but Christopher's just doesn't cut it anymore.\n\nPaola was always too aggressive on her wine list. Impressive to look at, but a disappointment to order from... sorry, don't have that... sorry, don't have that either. It was always something you just had to get used to, mildly expressing your disappointment and frustration with your server; they'll never get it.\n\nRecently, they've been able to get a super discount on salt. They use it liberally on everything. My last two visits have been such. I have such respect for Christopher and his team, the first time I just grinned and bore it. But this last time, I did send my main course back. What happened to the godly veal reduction? It tastes manufactured... does Shamrock even do a veal stock? I shudder to think. (I flee any building with marks of Shamrock foods.)\n\nMy favorites have been the pastry of snails (escargot), the filet of beef, the mushroom soup, the onion soup, the sautee d'fois gras, the pear salad, and of course the cheese plate. Oh, I almost forgot, the decadent osso bucco and accompanying pile of pasta.\n\nI miss the days when Christopher served a set of 10 tables on the other side of 24th street. Sure, the CD of Chopin Nocturnes played the same track over and over, but the fois gras was to die for and the Bordeaux I had my heart set on was immediately available.\n\nWhat is happening to fine dining in this town? Where else can I go? Please. PLEASE! Tell me.", "business_id": "ET9VpUk1UgjMN5DJRV0yOw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4IxLt4QvCsJEdaNvH9QApw", "review_id": "lHYsLeNTcWaren1GOVxoWg", "text": "Christopher's is one of those places that would get 4-5 stars outta me except for the spotty service! I typically order from the specials menu b/c for some reason it always seems more appealing and creative than the regular menu. \n\nHere's a funny...the bread they serve is prepped on a massive wood carving counter centered near dining tables. The last time i was there, my server takes our order, walks to to the counter to get our bread, then fusses with and smooths her ponytail at the carving table. She then starts cutting our bread!!! The only reason I noticed every move is b/c we were seated very near the bread table and I wondered if she was gonna wash her hands btwn her ponytail and the bread. Not! Even if this incident never occurred, I'd still say the service is spotty. Sad but true. \n\nBon Appetite!", "business_id": "ET9VpUk1UgjMN5DJRV0yOw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vCbrHCnLgTEccWpMcgFiRQ", "review_id": "RpVUikTaVV1evqBiCESMEA", "text": "Thank God Christopher's has moved to a new location at The Biltmore shopping mall between Saks and Macy's. WOW, what a beautiful space! I felt like I was in New York City! There is an attached lounge called Crush that is relaxing but also a nice place for a pre/post dinner drink. I found the staff to be very attentive and the food to be fantastic. Try the roasted bell pepper soup and the hanger steak. The french fries are to die for! We were able to watch the kitchen staff working in the open kitchen which was also fun.", "business_id": "ET9VpUk1UgjMN5DJRV0yOw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3f_-pGlAZi6a6ZySrsspVQ", "review_id": "UekwFydF_q72_CYLCKK6ow", "text": "Christopher's Fermier Brasserie & Paola's Wine Bar are closed (early summer of '08). \n\nFor Chris' new operation click: \n\nhttp://www.yelp.com/biz/christophers-restaurant-crush-lounge-phoenix#hrid:Ky2zEWU60r5NptvvY6GDWw", "business_id": "ET9VpUk1UgjMN5DJRV0yOw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e4TQFVfepzHf--hnBsjntg", "review_id": "2vgAy9AE1XNkF0wPMyQ1kA", "text": "Terrible coffee.  So bitter I would have to dump a quarter cup of cream and several heaping tablespoons of sugar into this cup-a-joe to overpower the flavor...  but at that point, why wouldn't I go all out and find myself a milkshake or some other creamy sugary treat?  \r\n\r\nThe muffins are the size of your head.  Lots of calorie-laden treats.  I had some carrot cake once and it had that stale refrigerator flavor in the icing.  What a waste. \r\n\r\nMy advice, walk across the street to Starbucks. At least you'll get a mediocre cup of coffee instead of a bad one.", "business_id": "3ZzLRa20P219UWXIxMTXrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2006-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DJIwm4UCnM-SOxXbARjPsQ", "review_id": "Z5JWt3FO43fGGizaTJ3hFA", "text": "The ground's gone sour at this plantation. The coffee isn't the best, but if carrot cake is your scene, man, then it's worth checking out. \n\nLocated at the Biltmore Fashion Park, parking is usually an issue. Since they're open until midnight, you can get a decent parking spot sometime around half an hour before closing. \n\nThe crew on hand is usually a little surly and sometimes a little scary. I've coined a new word that will cover this breed of counter worker: \"scurly\". Maybe it's not new, nor does it make any sense but in my fragile mind, it sums up the attitude I usually encounter on the rare occasions I go anymore. \n\nAs I just mentioned, they are open until midnight so it's a decent place to go meet up with some friends after hours if you aren't a fan of bars and smoke... or Denny's and Applebees... or good coffee. I ripped my pants on a jagged piece of metal protruding from a broken chair here once, so they lose another star for that...", "business_id": "3ZzLRa20P219UWXIxMTXrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "ukpNQmphPY0-v7snmC73SQ", "text": "The most noticeable demographic at this Coffee Plantation are the bratty teenagers that go there on the weekends, obviously not to drink coffee or listen to acoustic Paul Simon covers. \n\nI know this because I was one of those teenagers. When I was first in high school, my friends and I pretty quickly figured out that parents had no problem driving us to Coffee Plantation to drop us off for what appeared to be an innocent night of caffeine and maybe even ice cream. What would usually happen, however, was the walk to isolated, unsupervised places where we would congregate and get into all kinds of trouble. Then we would go back to the Coffee Plantation to be picked up and wreak havoc on the innocent customers trying to spend their Friday or Saturday nights there. \n\nApparently we weren't the last group to think that it was a good idea. Sorry, folks, but for a laid back coffee night, CP probably isn't your spot .", "business_id": "3ZzLRa20P219UWXIxMTXrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "M6POo6W4_CsLMClfuPcCwQ", "text": "Long ago, and not really that far away, this place used to be awesome.  Good live music now and then.  Lots of different peeps for people watching.  Service was fairly fast.  Oh how things have changed.  \n\nApparently they've gone over to the dark side. The last few times I've encountered lots of folks there looking to meet folks for the first time (Can you say internet hook up?) and a lot of teenagers who, like Jake was back in the day, are escaping from their parents supervision. And the service has generally acted like they could care less.  The stuff I've always gotten is hard to screw up so it's hard to speak much for quality - but you can tell it's not exactly served with love.  \n\nStill - it's an awesome location to meet up.  There are lots of good tables inside - though it can get a bit noisy.  And since they don't rush you out of there too much, it's a great place to wait for your sugar daddy to show up and take you shopping.  Or before you go check out the latest sale at Pottery Barn.  Whatever.", "business_id": "3ZzLRa20P219UWXIxMTXrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1cR5-LZcSYcACxhGe3DEVA", "review_id": "WRkN8TygnKDIQhD_llOvNg", "text": "ok great place to have a meating \n\nok -1 star for sometimes Horrible Parking its the biltmores Fault...I once tried to get coffee here between locations it took over 20minutes just to park....\n\nand yes a year or two ago they did offer more Coffee type drink Variations? what happened? (-1 star) \n\nFree internet is great and open till midnight does beat starbucks...", "business_id": "3ZzLRa20P219UWXIxMTXrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 24, "useful": 16, "cool": 18}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "uzl-jYQiYQh_bj3giNg0Vg", "text": "Just because you have the word Plantation, implying old Southern American charm, in your name doesn't mean you can't provide modern services like clean restrooms? Perhaps you could sweep the floor. And wipe down the counter. Oh, I know, maybe the pigeon poo could be scraped off the tables. I know. I know. I'm asking so much. And you'd think with a sort of Southern American name, you'd have that Blanche Deveroe, drawl and all, southern service, friendly and warm, like a peach cobbler on an autumn afternoon. Sadly, no. If I were to go again, I shall bring my Dustbuster, Lysol and my Miss Manner Guide to Etiquette book (yes, I do have one, quit laughing Kristin and Stevey P.) Rants aside, the coffee was passable. Although the coffee station was messier than the Circle K near the airport. It looked as a group of overly caffenited monkeys had just used it. And the croissant. Was like a pastry boomerang. And yes, when I threw it, sadly, it came back to me!  I have better Pillsbury products in my fridge. Coffee Plantation. Ya'll don't come back now, ya hear!!", "business_id": "3ZzLRa20P219UWXIxMTXrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7zj7H4uLNBSD51xIKcYymQ", "review_id": "Sh71c2kgXg2RMbl9C0Rdhw", "text": "I love this place. Sure, it's crowded, the coffee isn't that great, and teenagers swarm the place, but it's a big landmark in the Phoenix area. \n\nGrowing up in Phoenix and going to school around the area, Coffee Plantation has turned into a second home. Regretfully I was one of those teenagers that swarmed the place, but they usually grow up to have the same consideration for the spot like the adults before us. Even my older siblings were the annoying tweens around CP, but even as they and I grew up, CP never gets old.\n\nNo matter how crappy the service may be, it is a staple of Phoenix to me and to many others. I'm sad to see that it has closed down. It's the best place to go late at night when you just want to sit and chat with your friends. \n\nParking has gotten a lot better, a lot of people forget about the huge garage the Biltmore has. Many just try and get a spot right in front when the garage is just a short walk away.", "business_id": "3ZzLRa20P219UWXIxMTXrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HZeFzs42f0iGaA-sP_hUnA", "review_id": "u6_mVk-rUa5lH37pceffqA", "text": "The latest review is bizarre. I think I stepped into a timewarp.\n\nCP IS CLOSED.\n\nGutted.\n\nI saw it with my own lying eyes just last week.\n\nHow was a review dated today written, as if it just happened?\n\nYou are now entering the twilight zone. Paging Rod Serling.\n\nOK enough dissing and drama. Rumor is they are moving to Town and Country at 20th st or so.\n\nI always liked it for the people watching. The coffee was always decent and always better than Charbucks. But since the Biltmore is turning into a giant epic fail as the businesses that had people coming back over and over are replaced with bad chains... ugh.  People watching at Town and Country isn't going to be the same.\n\nIt's the end of an era.", "business_id": "3ZzLRa20P219UWXIxMTXrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 15, "useful": 7, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "0S1-IwqNoKZViP03P2ioxg", "text": "Thankfully they're still closed. \n\nThat's it.\n\nThat's my update.\n\nDrink Folgers. Drink Sanka. Drink malted battery acid. Just know you're lucky you didn't drink the \"coffee\" here!", "business_id": "3ZzLRa20P219UWXIxMTXrg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wv77CHdNKjIJnebWIsXuBQ", "review_id": "pj-CSmxWP78pwagL0YvpvA", "text": "C & C is awesome. Upfront, friendly and fast.\n\nThese guys are the Pawn Stars of AZ and they should have their own show!", "business_id": "_yPLHvbeRcFazrUusCNHKA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h2OrDWm-OzsU1avpovCJzA", "review_id": "sWsOMJYvFlFt_Ubv1mdm0g", "text": "Excellent company to do business with.  They are friendly and honest.  I have been doing business with them for 12 years now and they have always done right by me.", "business_id": "_yPLHvbeRcFazrUusCNHKA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eUZI6rWAFh70lF2O_GDEyw", "review_id": "acscbgb7fJVbiRWoRN7-EQ", "text": "Don't have a single problem with this place.   From my first time going all the way to my most recent time, I've always experienced the best service.  They're very knowledgeable and always willing to teach their customers more about their business or share their own opinions.  They are very patient and very friendly as well.    \nNow their selection is very big compared to many of the other gold bullion and stamp places around phoenix or probably in all of AZ.  I recently moved here from CA, and have went to many gold bullion and stamp stores, and this is by far the one with the biggest selection.    They won't have EVERY single size and country that makes gold coins, but they do have their share of interesting things.   They don' jUST have gold, they have a LOT of silver as well, a big selection of notes, old US coins, and coin supplies.  \n\nNegative things others may say that shouldn't be a factor into a low rating.  \n\nPeople who come here often are impatient and get mad that they don't get helped right away.  Note that they are very attentive to Every single customer they come across and that some customers may have a lot of questions.  Blame the  customer who came before you, not the people who work there.    Come on a day when you aren't in some rush.  I come on days that I want to just relax and have nothing planned, that way I'm never in a rush when i come and heck, I may see things I haven't seen before in the store, or you may actually see something you like that others bring in.  \n\nAnother thing people may get mad about is getting turned down for having fakes.   For example.  If I was a gentleman who came in with 20 silver dollars and was told they are fake, I'd be pretty mad.  But I would not express my anger towards the person who told me they are fake.  It is NOT their fault, nor did they sell you those fake silver dollars.  DO your own research people.  It ISN'T that hard to get into this stuff.    \n\nI'll be honest.  I'm guilty of being someone who used to think coin collecting or gold and silver was for weird and nerdy people because I used to think this stuff was complicated.  But in the end I became one of them.  This is probably the easiest thing to understand and learn about, and of the smartest things you can do for security and insurance reasons(unless ur a numismatist) \n\nThis place overall is a great place to Not only sell gold n silver but to bring in rare collectable items.  Both selling and buying is important to them.  Have a good day everyone.", "business_id": "_yPLHvbeRcFazrUusCNHKA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Oi4WNK_mL-h2Kc03Mj5ZHw", "review_id": "JkI97DPxI_XujQLikcMd8A", "text": "Really enjoyed working with these guys, fun to talk to, very knowledgeable, patient and friendly. \n\nThey have a great selection with lots of variety and great prices. I couldn't find better prices locally for bullion and they were able to put my order together for me quickly without hassle. \n\nI'll be back!", "business_id": "_yPLHvbeRcFazrUusCNHKA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0mT_KB9dj3M_uOpRikzG3A", "review_id": "b-JDhH8j6OsHsVbu9Uin9g", "text": "First, I called to inquire information about my unique situation, \"I would like to frame and hang a medal that's 1 and 1/2 inches in diameter. How do I go about doing this and what will I need?\" I spoke with Michael and he told me exactly what I would need and right away, a \"riker mount\" and \"an air tight holder - black rubber gasket\" of which he immediately went to see if they had in store. He told me they did and held both pieces for me for whenever I could come in to pick them up. \n\nI left that day to pick the pieces up. The store was easy to find and the staff was friendly, communicated clearly with one another and therefore knew exactly who I was and what I needed, rang me up and I was out of there in 5 minutes tops. They even installed the two pieces for me in the store and now all I had to do was nail it to my wall! Amazing service. Clearly, they not only have the background knowledge, but supplies for even the coins/medals uncommon like mine. Fantastic establishment!\n\nI had tried calling other coin establishments but they had no idea how to go about it. In addition, hobby stores and arts & crafts stores did not know either (like Michael's, Joann's, Hobby Lobby, Hobby Bench, all of which I went to). \n\nAlso, I paid $5 for the riker mount and $2 for the rubber gasket, amazing! Incredibly affordable. All the shadow boxes at the craft and hobby stores were $10+", "business_id": "_yPLHvbeRcFazrUusCNHKA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "36LZ2UOhAwa8p-nyQgbN5Q", "text": "If you have been to one CPK, you have more or less been to all of them. I went through a stretch when I really liked it here and I still don't mind it, I guess I just don't get excited about it anymore. \n\nThe BBQ Chicken pizza is my go-to but the Thai variations are tasty, as well. The appetizers are ok, the service is ok, but it all just seems a little played out to me. \n\nI am waiting for CPK to make some moves, shake things up, add something interesting to the menu, because I feel like nothing has changed there since 1992. \n\nI'll still drop in from time to time, but I won't be as excited about it as I used to be.", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "F4UPJL0xmHUYKR-HrqsRkQ", "text": "Completely mediocre and boring actually.  Nothing great, Nothing bad-- just CPK.  It's there if you are hungry.", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "E0WWNXVze_sfDCbM0oMYvw", "review_id": "NQRZ-SBmZB0UbUzs51YR-w", "text": "What do you want CPK to do, back flips when you stroll in for lunch?   Mix things up a little, how?  You dont see Applebees or Olive Garden \"mixing it up,\" do you?  No, because its a chain and one is exactly like another, the food is the same, the place is set up the same. \n\nThis is the nature of the chain restaurant beast, so if you dont like it, still to pricey Old Town or NoSco trendy hotspots.  Nothing wrong with either one, just know what you like and what youre getting yourself into.\n\nI'm not quite sure where my rant and thus love for CPK has come from, except that every time I go, I have a good experience.  Food comes out fast (I always have the margerita pizza), service is quick(they know how to handle a large lunch crowd) and overall, everything is consistently good.  \n\nSo they dont have a circus performing for your lunchtime entertainment.  I dont think they need it.", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "meuqHEjGCmrO3zDlr6OU7w", "review_id": "5HE-vY8I22KKBhcbXZ9w1Q", "text": "I agree with Jake...Mediocre at best....\n\nBoring layout and unkempt when busy....Busy frequently!\nFinding a seating area off the main path is a plus!  The main path feels and looks like an over sized hallway...Beware!  I have been to other CPK's and this one is layed out poorly compared to others I've been to (San Luis Obispo in California, San Francisco in the Business District, and one in Scottsdale close to Bell and Scottsdale Blvd.---Very nice!)\n\nAt this particular location, service was a disaster this past Wednesday evening after work 02-13-08.  ----The two dishes ordered were: Tomato Basil Spaghettini with goat's cheese, and the second dish was Fettuccine with Garlic Cream Sauce with Chicken.\n\nBoth dishes came out at the same time---The Tomato Basil Spaghettini was warmish, at best...The Garlic with Cream Sauce with Chicken had no Chicken! ---(had to be returned to the kitchen) .  I asked the waiter to please return mine to a hot oven or lamp so that I could begin at the same time as my guest...  All this time the waiter acted as if he were doing us a favor, as if we were disturbing him from sorting his receipts from his other poorly served customers!\n\nWhen the food finally arrived, my dish was even colder, just mildly warm!#!$#!  \n\nI recommend that if you are out to impress a guest in any capacity, this is not that place to take them...Go next door to the Cheesecake Factory!  I'm not sure about the service, but the whole layout at least,  looks inviting and clean.", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 21, "useful": 14, "cool": 15}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "Hd4hzqUK72zxmXOgVjeFVw", "text": "CPK. Creative. Pizzas. Kinda.\nWhen I think of the early 90s. I think of CPK. Of course I also think of Joey Lawrence on Blossom. But who doesn't, really? And new Coke. And we all know how that worked out. But CPK was innovative at the time. California cooking was all the rage thanks to Mr. Puck. The BBQ Chicken Pizza won over droves of pizza fans. Quickly, the Thai pizza caught on and CPK became quickly initialized in American culture like KFC, PTA and FYI. This location serves up the fare like all the others. Not much panache but dependable. Much like the Chevrolet Malibu. Could they use a bit of a makeover? Sure. But the Price Is Right set got one and no one's loving that. So why bother.", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "9FbgqZ5u9WTLAs28nNafIQ", "review_id": "EDQzFQ7yYbRVUWCNA4rTOQ", "text": "Why is this place always crowded? It's funny because I've had their salads on several occasions but never thought to review the food until I dined in the restaurant today.\n\nI just don't think the food is worth the price. I tried the rosemary chicken focaccia sandwich today, and it was good, but the bread was a bit thick/heavy. I've always felt that the salads were sort of bland. They are such a tease. You read the description and toppings, and you can hardly contain your excitement. The anticipation builds as you dream of your crispy, delectable salad. And then you take your first bite, only to be as let down as the girl that doesn't get asked to prom.\n\nCPK is like the kid that gets picked last for the kickball team. Inevitably, everyone gives him a chance (or 3), but he always disappoints you. The nice thing about the last kid in kickball, though, is that he's really friendly, reliable and means well. You don't mind having him on your team, but he doesn't add anything either.\n\nSuch it is with CPK - fine if you're in the area shopping, but not a destination dining establishment.", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PShy2RYNadDUhJf4ErOJ7w", "review_id": "xCd5YJj7aeHl21EZNSjq2g", "text": "Just not a fan\n\nI went last week, they had some new menu items\nI got the buffalo chicken pizza\nEh\n\nI'd rather go to Piezanos, or NYPD.  \n\nAlthough, I have so many friends who LOVE this place.  I just don't get it.", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "78akFsTwDcO0i0NlDZX3SQ", "review_id": "8Af60sx64KxyUVa1nRwBIw", "text": "CPK is OK. I do like their Original BBQ Chopped Chicken Salad.  I ordered a \"half\" portion and it was perfect because I had room for the tasty desserts. Seriously, you've got to try the Red Velvet Cake and the Tiramisu if you go there. I was in a sugar coma for a few hours after eating it but that's fine. It was worth it.", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "oIVsVM8H273aoT1JUmsDIg", "review_id": "HGlLM4J1U-xJBgP1-_jmXA", "text": "Maybe I'm being generous, but CPK is an okay place for unique pizza. I've always enjoyed their Santa Fe pizza, but this time I thought I'd try their Greek pizza. It was o-k. Nothing special. Too many veggies, without enough meat, cheese and Tzatziki sauce to counter-balance it. \n\nWhat really bothered me was that they sat my sister and me right behind the kitchen. I don't think they should even have a table right there. I saw everything that was going on in there. Plus, I kept hearing the servers complaining to their boss about shit. One girl was saying something about another server \"not liking her.\" I felt like I was in a high school cafeteria. And, to top it off, it was FREEZING in there. It is never a good idea to have it soooo cold, that your patrons want to get the hell out of there to warm up!\n\nBut, besides my few complaints, it is a fine establishment, although it could definitely improve. I'm sure I'll go back again. But, maybe the next time,I'll stick with my old stand by -- the Santa Fe.", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "cEIeuU0-4fX0Y4qCUW3PwQ", "review_id": "w1WO1TNTzvSKUG9gUFWOBg", "text": "While this CPK is largely like the others, it does have one thing to distinguish it: really terrible service. \n\nI was here for lunch the other day and noticed they have lunch specials where you get a soup or salad and one of a selected number of small pizzas. I ordered one but asked if I could substitute the soup offered for another kind of soup that was on the menu. I told the waitress that I had noted that the soup I wished to substitute cost $0.50 more and that I would gladly pay the additional charge.\n\nShe said she could not do that. No substitutions.\n\nSo, I asked \"why?\" esp. as I was willing to pay the difference.\n\nHer reply (it's a classic): I might tell other people.\n\nHuh? What? I might tell other people I got what I wanted? That CPK allowed substitutions? That they, too, could get what they want at CPK?And does she really think I have long ranging discussions about my lunch soup choices?\n\nI tried to argue my point, but, quickly, realized that there is no arguing with that sort of unassailable logic.\n\nYep, I might tell other people.", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Q96IRvil6RNgdLmGKuh81A", "review_id": "sg-cRsj2ySCemz4HuvgqbQ", "text": "Much better than the frozen variety.  Sort of better than the quick serve shop in the Fashion Mall in Vegas- from what I remember.  This place was just as I was expecting: way crowded at lunch time, over-priced pizza and drinks, and so-so service.\n\nThe pizza I had with wheat crust that included eggplant, roasted red peppers, and goat cheese was pretty tasty.  I guess if you consider that I had a second meal out of the pizza, the price wasn't too bad.", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g6rlp5No6GjEDXkrjvg1kQ", "review_id": "UDCjBVkO7k9xJmyBKCe3ow", "text": "I love CPK and Im not afraid to admit it. Favorite dish is the chopped salad..its tossed in dressing when it gets to you..and the perfect amount as it should be! None of this dressing on the side crap which I hate. They never give you enough and its impossible to mix it evenly.UGH.. pet peeve. Anyway, back to CPK..great variety of pizzas if you're into foo foo pizzas like Ham & swiss, scampi, BLT, etc.. Ive never been disappointed.", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UoBfwbXaixelZBghbJ2cSg", "review_id": "xW69ws9AlWsY9CiapTALyw", "text": "Look, I realize it's not cool to admit you like CPK. I'm OK with that, because they have one of the most crave-worthy salads ever: the tricolore salad, composed of spring mix and arugula with a light vinaigrette, huge pieces of shaved Parmesan, and chunks of tomato, all served on a warm Parmesan-encrusted pizza crust. I think the whole thing really defeats the purpose of a salad, but the hell with it. Finish off the gluttony with their flourless chocolate cake, served warm with vanilla bean goo on top. OMG heaven.", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZmIgP4U4Ht9CYmNX0_zP6w", "review_id": "LgkG3K_XZ6LLWJSw-QYxzQ", "text": "This review is not for the food, it's for the service.  I have not had a chance to review until now.  It was about 2 months ago on a Friday evening.  It had been a long week and my daughter and I wanted to grab a bit to eat and then browse the Borders next door.  I knew there would probably be a wait since it was Friday night.  We walked in and there we some other parties seated waiting.  I went up to the hostess and gave her my name.  I asked where the restrooms were and told her we were going to use them and we would be right back.  She said \"that's fine\" .  There was another party of 3 ahead of us, a mom and two children, that had been seated there when we walked in.  They came in the restroom too and we all came back out at the same time and sat down to wait.  They were seated about 5 minutes afterward.  I watched the hostess as she folded napkins and did other things at her station.  Another couple walked in and they were seated immediatly.  Then another mom and child walked in and were seated.  When the hostess came back I told her we had been waiting ang gave her my name again....this was at least 15 mins later.......and she said \"I called your name\" very rudely.  I told her we had been in the restroom (for not more than 5 mins) and she said \"oh well\".  And then she said well, I guess I can seat you now.  This girl was maybe 18 or 19, tall, thin, pretty, but certainly did not have the brains god gave her!  She was rude and clearly did NOT pay attention to her job.  She was too busy trying to look pretty.  \n\nThe rest of the experience was fine.  Our server was pleasant and fast. However, on the basis of that hostess.....stay away!  Management needs to keep a close eye on these kids.  They could take a lesson from the manager at Grimaldi's in Chandler.....that manager knows how to keep her staff in check and on the ball!\n\nI won't be going back to this particular CPK.", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Z1lPtIHU7bRoIvuVa01H5w", "review_id": "iDHfdAoabukcWzboLpji9A", "text": "Over the decades, CPK has \"progressed\" from unique hotspots where adults enjoyed exotic fare, to a depressingly familiar family chain, overrun with strollers and a high schoolish sense of service. \n\nTimes change. Competitors emerge. I remember being in Vegas in the late 80's, at Caesar's or Mirage - I forget.  CPK had a sleek space inside the casino, and I had a tandoori chicken pie with mango chutney, and almost cried at how good and unusual it was at the time.  \n\nToday you can go down the street and get flashier pizza, waitstaff and vibe at The Parlor - for comparable dough.   \n\nThe other problem at the Biltmore location, as everyone and their aunt has mentioned, is the service. The kids are pleasant but dont seem to understand (or care) that we can see most of their crudities thx to the open floor plan. On a recent visit, I witnessed a server eat, another drink, another chew gum, and three more go to their mouth inappropriately.  This crew touches itself more than Lady Gaga. \n\nIt's pizza time!!!\n\nThe hombres by the ovens do a good job, executing recipes from the 90210 home office. Ingredients arent always first rate, but they work hard crafting what they have. The food and presentation is still the best thing about CPK. \n\nNow if they could just dispatch that coughing brat from my eardrum, and get staff to try that newfangled hand sanitizer...", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M6oU3OBf_E6gqlfkLGlStQ", "review_id": "QdtGVsDM_sHbxZsk0n6l4Q", "text": "Neither great, nor bad I think that is how all chains get 3 stars. Their menu is craftily made by a test kitchen making sure not to offend any pallet. In the process they don't  seduce anyone mouth either.\n\nI frequently had lunches delivered from here to meetings, and I also dined in the restaurant too. \n\nFor delivery I quickly learned to stay away from anything with a dough component, from egg rolls to pizza it was always Luke warm and soggy by time I sunk my teeth in to it.\n\nOne of my preferred dishes for both delivery and in store dining is the Thai Linginni. It is a basic Italian linguine covered in a garlicky, peanut sauce, there are is some bean sprouts and carrots in the mix. However I do have to add a large amount of red pepper to this dish to have adequate flavor for me.  This is also one of the cheaper items on the menu.\n\nI have also tried the salmon when I was trying to be healthy, however it was clear that their blacking process involved a good amount of butter.\n\nAs for the pizzas there is a eclectic mix of pizzas topped with items not traditionally seen on pizza, at least until the California pizza scene had effected out world.  I opt for the mushroom pizza. It is a sourceless style pizza with a \"mushroom pesto\" that is quite earthy and greasy. \n\nIncluded with a meal is bread and butter, the Italian bread here is fairly good with firm crust and airy body.", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gUXfVNgnNF9WU73T-d-FKQ", "review_id": "iUz2uoqoLTxFWMcd6QLFVw", "text": "Ok, I'm reviewing another chain.  But with two kids in tow who argue over almost everything, this was the easiest choice.  I sat in the back, by the restrooms because they need to go 6 times every meal.  Our server, Billy, was attentive and totally on task, thank you!!!  The kids meals are good and affordable and the Field Green salad and asparagus soup were great.", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cc-NjTz637u7EtFd83dn_w", "review_id": "3aUhEVxRRb4zOF_oGn-jDA", "text": "Are you serious!!! Stop putting sugar in the gravy!!!! Cali can't do pizza!!!! Nasty!!", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UjElHRjwqj3-QLgy0z48fg", "review_id": "62Rb5K-1gHkCkD9mjlFX9w", "text": "I had a nice lunch here today. Despite arriving at 12:30 - smack in the middle of the usual lunch rush hour - there was no waiting. The waitress was friendly, and the pizza was pretty good (I went with the classic pepperoni). I haven't been to one of these for well over a decade, but I doubt it'll take me that long to return.", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IIed4GFtBNbn7HWPy-4VLg", "review_id": "9W5qBikAngLrn9DBwG1cwA", "text": "The food at this CPK is pretty good.  I guess you could say that for any of the CPKs, but they always do a nice job at this location and are very accommodating of any special requests.  I realize for the relatively low price you pay, you're not getting top-of-the-line cuisine, but it's a great for what it's intended.\n\nThe one negative thing I'd say is skip the wine list.  As you can imagine at a strip-center type chain restaurant, it's not exciting, although the staff actually seem to have a good idea of wine pairing in general for those who are new to wine.  I don't drink beer but have been told by fellow guests the beer selection is decent.\n\nThe service at this CPK is pretty good.  There are actually a few servers there that always remember me, even down to what I like to eat, even when it's been six months since I've last been in.  It's very impressive that they remember me and the staff in general (save the host staff when it's busy) is very pleasant.", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dNrCMfRRZ5ZgRG1NeaAQxA", "review_id": "RgpScijs15xpskX3rZTn7A", "text": "Not my \"cup of tea\" -- too Yuppie for me!  Atmosphere way too \"sanitized\", and servers have little or no personality.  The food is fair but not worth the price IMHO!  What ever happened to pasta or pizza with RED sauce?  Seems they have every color and concoction known to man except red (well maybe one or two)- being of Italian descent I need red!!  I ordered from  the \"Small Bits Menu\" because I wanted a light lunch - believe me - it definitely was \"Small Bits\",  good thing they gave out bread because I needed a second helping of that just to let me know that I ate something!  My suggestion is to order from the dinner menu if you want a full meal - of course most folks are much more sophisticated than this old country boy and can figure out what most of the fancy California stuff is on the menu - sorry!", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cTMNHWWJTi-QVRXgvDeW8g", "review_id": "KHidJRE240TuERwgzb-SOA", "text": "Along with the standard CPK menu that I love, this place had the best staff I have ever encountered at a CPK. Well done!", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S0pUSu8UmUxPaYR03KqX0g", "review_id": "7lSTgjrrUTmXPxrE0r4ZXw", "text": "A bit pricey for what it is. A bit more smoke and mirrors than actual quality. It is not a bad place. Food is good, but there are much better places close by that are a bit better. \n\nIf you need some pizza pretty quick and your and in the biltmore area, and you want a classy joing, then this is the place...\n\nhave fun", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "XKu8dSLhxlKeXsRVfEHWNA", "text": "I have been here on and off for years.  I am always a fan of the sician pizza.  YUM!  Love the thin crust.  The service is always good.", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CcdJ_VhU_zqe2fL7G3eXug", "review_id": "4mExDh9Hsb7SVbXsoaMZoA", "text": "CPK is fun.  The parking is a challenge unless you want to walk a bit or wait a bit. I like the pizzas and the service is always good.", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YHIx0gJGgPiKCCsX8cDr1w", "review_id": "4k4Tuz-ruiuvVKKUFv6LgA", "text": "had chicken piccata, by delivery from the restr to my office at the Esplanade (more or less accross the street) It was received prior to the estimated arrival time (early is better than late) food was still hot-ish and tasted delicious.  I was especially impressed that I got 3 breasts- more than I expected.  Typically places overserve pasta since it's cheaper than the chicken.  I felt like I received a good value, especially since I ordered of the dinner menu so I spent $15 which is more than I typically spend for lunch.", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "F6QsMoJdvtohlbnST-fDyQ", "review_id": "BknljO8myc8ybzdPhcBs2g", "text": "This is a good place, It has been here for about 20 years now. Of course over the years we have gone here many times. It is always nice. I stopped in for a to go order on this occasion.  I called from the parking lot at work and then by the time i got there it was almost ready to go.  It is always very good and it smelled wonderful when i arrived. It can be a bit expensive but, it is good food. The salads are wonderful!  Plenty of Parking it is at the Biltmore.", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "kffxYQVQsEpF1DVlQlcGCg", "review_id": "F_khv-Cd3IQFwCdFZ2-p0A", "text": "Came here on quite a busy night. We were seated fairly fast and had very nice service.    We got a peach and chicken salad and a pizza. Not the thin crust the thick one. Mushrooms are always good here. We had extra mushrooms on the Pizza. Lots of parking resonable price.", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T3OqI85mcQe8cBT0nEffsw", "review_id": "JUElkSrXPVzyY7WC_nWI7Q", "text": "I dont' think I've every had a bad experience at CPK.  My favorite is the Barbeque Chicken Salad.  There are alot of restaurants that try to duplicate this recipe but can never achieve it.  \nAlong from that, the Margarita Pizza is also delicious.  There are too many to choose from!", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "effnaKcRM6AdtUrw_J6puw", "review_id": "yYXDtj2V0bMEemXR6FcCdg", "text": "Don't waste your time: Try Cibo, Pizzeria Bianco, Hannys, Z Pizza or even Oreganos. All gourmet pizza with local fare and local products and I've never had an experience like:\n\nI had lunch CPK this afternoon and had a less than desirable experience and I wanted to share it with you. Long-story-short, we ordered the Thai Chicken Pizza without cilantro. The pizza arrived with cilantro. I had one bite after my partner had one piece. After the bite, I notified the server that there was cilantro. He was very accommodating, said that he requested it without cilantro and then hastily rectified the situation by ordering a different pizza. \n\nWhile we were awaiting the second pizza, the manager arrived at our table to address the situation. He did not offer his name, but immediately apologized for the inconvenience which we appreciated. He, however, continued with informing us that there was no cilantro on the pizza. Then asked us, \"Did you not want scallions on there, because it was scallions on the pizza, not cilantro.\" I informed him that I tasted and saw cilantro, which I had pointed out to the server. He replied with, \"No, they did not put any cilantro on the pizza!\" To which I replied, \"Well I don't know...I didn't put cilantro on the pizza.\" To which he replied, \"Well, the new pizza will be here shortly,\" as he walked away.\n\nI have a few serious issues with this managerial approach. First, it is unprofessional to insinuate that any guest is lying. Second, I find it insulting that he would go on to insinuate that we don't know the difference between scallions and an herb we specifically requested be omitted. Finally, I believe arguing with the guest should be strictly avoided. \n\nMan, what a twat!", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6hCtdQO-ctwwW6FfwXROIQ", "review_id": "sYDRYPDxnYG_hemm8-uxoA", "text": "I always have drastically different experiences from that of most people. Maybe being in a family helps...\n\nGot there at 7:30 PM, I guess (long story). We had a very nice and attentive waiter who came back often (they divided the place between waitstaff very well) and made no mistakes.\n\nI chose a cherry limeade for my drink. I was glad to taste an actual lime flavor in a drink for once! Add in the cherry and...need I say more?\n\nMy entre\u00e9 was the Garlic Chicken pizza which ended up becoming a joke - in a good way (hhhhhello, hhhhhow's your pizza?). It was topped with loads of garlic, onions, and chicken. That's OK, though: I am an onion lover (as well as garlic).\n\nI wanted to try the seasonal Lemon Cake, but I was too darn full...next time.\n\nIt took a bit of driving around the Biltmore Fashion Park to find it, but the extra time was worth it. Make sure you look behind the Cheesecake Factory!", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "G-FyatjCEmspIGts2MTN0A", "review_id": "TEzUCAhyCDe7DReNqB30iA", "text": "I am not really a fan of CPK but I went here with a colleague as it was close by where we were working. I figured I would just go with a basic pizza (thin crust) and was less than impressed. For thin crust it was pretty soggy and for me that is a deal breaker. Service was good and friendly but the pizza sub-par IMO. Maybe the other items are better, but I thought I was safe going with a plain pie.", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PCKfZ6NEdpF5GnTLtcAYcA", "review_id": "yjjNI9CK_F6d5HfdCvVkoQ", "text": "Rodney the waiter messes up the orders ALL of the time.\n\nEvery food I have tried at CPK has been nothing but yummy, but this waiter really ruins the dining experience. I give the food 5 stars, but I give my experience at this place 2 stars, all because this particular waiter screws up our orders consistently.\n\nOne time, we ask for the bread..the bread never comes out, just our meals. \n\nanother time, I ask for extra sauce on the side of my salad, never came out\n\nanother time, I asked for no peanuts in my salad - it was filled with peanuts\n\nthis last time was the topper -  ordered an appetizer, and it never arrived. I also asked for no tortilla strips in my soup - it comes out loaded with tortilla strips. And when we got our bill at the end of lunch, we told him that our appetizer never came out because we wanted to make sure we didn't get charged for it, and he pulled out the order he had written and confirmed that it wasn't even written down!\n\nit's the same guy EVERY time - I don't know how this guy still works there and why I keep being the unfortunate one always falling into his area, but I am not dining at this location anymore - much too stressful", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JDqqzdedpCgQ1XkLjeWM4g", "review_id": "mAsAPXHBPlg8nNQ_cdNWdQ", "text": "Waiter was friendly, however, that did not make up for the quality of food.  First time in a CPK, was not thoroughly impressed with the food.  Was there with a group of approx. 8 folks, so we got to try a couple of different items.\n\nThe food wasn't horrible, just wasn't worth the money spent.  I would rate this place closer to 2.5 stars, just wasn't what I was expecting or looking for.\n\nWould probably pass the next time someone suggests California Pizza Kitchen.\n\nThe apple crisp was pretty good though, so I might go back for that. ;)", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "hEll41d0KJV7P05WwoFmtw", "text": "Why does this place still exist?\n\nBack when Sizzler went out of business sometime in the mid-90's one marketing expert explained the reasons behind it like this: \"There was no longer any question people were asking to which the answer was 'Sizzler'\".  Soon after it lost relevance--and went through at least one bankruptcy-- the chain disappeared.\n\nCPK is a nicely-decorated facility at a great location, but besides being the only pizzeria in the Biltmore Fashion Park proper, there is very little reason to visit here. It's not the answer to any current question.\n\nThe pizza is never better than so-so. The toppings are never really that fresh. The salads are an uninspired-though-nicely-arranged pile of iceberg and other ingredients that wouldn't seem extraordinary at Applebee's. In fact, i think Applebee's does salad better. The service tends to be a bit slow. The drinks are pricey.\n\nFor all this indifferent straight-from-Sysco quality, you pay a premium price.\n\nIt's probably been 10 years since this place has had any cachet that might justify the higher prices. Maybe longer. I think they might be hurting since the departure of Planet Hollywood, which itself brought a study stream of cornpone slackjaws impressed by a name--though not enough to keep it in business.\n\nIf you're looking for Pizza in this part of the Camelback Corridor, hold out and go to the Parlor at 19th St.", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Zh7YSDKtyi1kMeSD4OZVJg", "review_id": "7IvKvzf7uxxWc6heWU5xUA", "text": "Very good California Pizza Kitchen location, one of the best I've been to. If you're a beer drinker, ask about any specials on tap. This is one of the largest CPK locations I've been to as long as the patio is open. I'd say stick with the pizza rather than the pasta, also the pizza is far better with the honey wheat crust. There is usually a mushroom pizza which is the best choice.", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_9WdLStCJUKWiQhyCzckoA", "review_id": "Shdj_VgnXAQ8ZsMugYMoUQ", "text": "Great Sald", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ep2bE0lPEJMcJfts8r8NHw", "review_id": "lVjbSYb4qSA_V3p3BSmSqA", "text": "Uhu...it just doesnt stand out", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EzlyIrutq9uxpSy-bITlow", "review_id": "UvSDfV3qTHSEpHTHgSKwJA", "text": "Just had an awesome dinner at CPK. We eat at CPK all the time in Boston. But our experience was phenomenal thanks to our waiter, Dillon. We had a large party with 5 kids and he made the dinner a total breeze. Ask for Dillon. The best!", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vUM21g3cPEdSlI89oDttgw", "review_id": "xCVIaGI7WJU5UnK6HJ_-FQ", "text": "I've never been a fan of CPK after trying their pizza a couple times.  While the food was much better this time around, it's just not my thing.  We had what they are calling their Mini Plates (AKA, they bring it out to you faster):  a guacamole corn dip, a wedge salad, and an arugula/asparagus salad.  Those were pretty good actually!  For dinner, my friend and I shared a plate of their 5 (or maybe it was 4) cheese ravioli with the added sauteed mushrooms.  It wasn't bad!  A bit strong on the sage side, but not bad at all.  Although...it came out within about 8 minutes of us ordering it...so really CPK isn't exactly gourmet since it isn't made from scratch.  \n\nIt's not a place I'd pick out of so many other fantastic places in the valley, but my friend had a gift certificate and we enjoyed our plates of food plenty!", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tBvrnSCLSpUdCDm5w5GPkg", "review_id": "WFJXyFOVM9P6sZvTx8zyFg", "text": "How could you do away with your Szechuan Slaw CPK? There are some things in life that you just don't mess with. That is just wrong. All the food we ordered tonight was average. Not great not bad. We got the Arugula Salad from the side plate's special menu and the 4 cheese Ravioli entree to share. Everything was okay. We also got this Corn, Guacamale Dip with chips that actually was pretty good. Nothing to write home about in the great dept but nothing to complain about either. Welllllllll,  except that they did away with the Szechuan Slaw. Did I mention they did away with their Szechuan Slaw? Sigh, oh well. I wont be back. I only go there to get me some of that.", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K-_t6bktuFjs-4Lzve9eAQ", "review_id": "lvnofnl5--kE1mupUWgVnA", "text": "I'm a big fan of California Pizza Kitchen. They have many great menu options--just don't be on a low-carb diet. Their pizzas, salads, and sandwiches are all good from my previous experiences. As for this location in particular, expect a bit of a wait Friday-Sunday as this is a popular and centrally located location. I've found the service here to be good, but not always consistent. I frequent this restaurant a lot and while the service is always acceptable and almost always excellent there have been a couple isolated incidences where I feel the service could be a little better.", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YPwFl3RCRwr-kyN-890STA", "review_id": "Rj6paAJmMnpqVsrZk59Wqw", "text": "We had to stop by the Apple store to replace my phone so we decided to head to CPK for lunch. It's been quite sometime since my boyfriend and I both had been to one so it sounded like a good idea.\n\nWe got seated right away as it was just lunch time on a Sunday and it wasn't to busy. We were instantly helped and our server took our drink orders. He also asked if we wanted bread and oli which we declined (as we knew we'd be eating enough carbs). He promptly brought us our drinks and what I loved about it I ordered a flavored ice tea to which he suggested me trying before adding any sweetener in it as they use syrup to make the flavors. It was perfect as is. My boyfriend ordered a pepperoni pizza and the waiter wanted to make sure he was okay with the oregano and spicy pepperoni they now use (which he was), I had the chicken tequila fettuccine w/extra cilantro. As he was putting in the order he turned to just confirm I wanted extra cilantro which I did. \n\nThe manager brought our food over in less than 10 minutes and it was perfect! About 1/4 of the way down on my ice tea our server brought me another one. \n\nThe server asked if we wanted any desert which we were stuffed anyways. My boyfriend and I both said this was one of the best service we had received from any restaurant in a long time. As we left my boyfriend mad a point to tell the manager how great the service was.", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PuTmcfPDLNUAKo68LmdZOA", "review_id": "dfaWx4I_1oucqyeAh-dm8w", "text": "I can't actually rate the food because we left before it got that far. \n\nDrinks and service were horriable - not to mention the fact that it was like 100 degrees in there. Ohh and they  seem to have worked very hard in the design to  fit the absolute max amount of people per square foot with zero regard for comfort. There are tables jammed into every possible space.", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QInj9uyVJtIrgZu_IL-3dw", "review_id": "AH_mzjAiJ2rcDGIDon4-gQ", "text": "I used their catering services for a corporate training we were holding in our office. It was supposed to be delivered at noon. At 11:55, I received a call letting me know they were running a \"few minutes\" behind. Fast forward 35 minutes later, I am sitting on hold with them for 10 minutes trying to find out where our food is. The gal on the phone was rude and acted like I was out of line by asking where it might be.\n\nI guess I just assumed a chain as large as CPK would have their act together when it comes to these things. Instead they didn't offer an apology or ANYTHING. We definitely won't be using them for corporate catering again, or anything else for that matter.", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2AQv9htbNATEwq7i-YxX-g", "review_id": "7T5G7EFMMMcCksWV4JqPFA", "text": "Our server Dylan was phenomenal! He made my daughter feel incredibly special and made our lunch date amazing!!!", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "ysBQMZiuZ7VSu_YAh-lE0Q", "review_id": "nphmOPfUCh5BqcMMsLSZGw", "text": "We decided to come to California Pizza with some friends.  There pizza is pretty good for being a chain restaurant.  Our waitress was really sweet and hope us with pick out a pizza from their menu.  We decided to get the Meat Cravers. \n\nWe even had dessert, that normally does not happen,  but since there was four of us,  we split the new s'more dessert.  The s'mores desert was not all that great,  it was to salty and tasted like it came from a instant pudding box.", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4uxuFp9vXnLd5oA63cDBoQ", "review_id": "h35wtld7PKbn6AXvkEdrAg", "text": "TERRIBLE!!!!   The new \"hand-tossed\" christ sucks!!!!  We will never order pizza from here again!  The mac and cheese was good though", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w8HQHRHs9qfbzUafzpwROQ", "review_id": "lcwvkqc6kYUGU_Lzv3tFLw", "text": "One of our favorite pizza places. Cater to our wheat crust fascination and my son loves there pineapple BBQ chicken pizza. Little hard to find close parking on a Friday night but the desert was well worth the walk. The service is always nothing less then stellar.", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4D4UzEOu-QG4-jkyfynhPQ", "review_id": "qZz0vXUPERrzTE1BvBxsag", "text": "Since we still have gift card credit from Christmas... We try to use it here and there...\n\nThe last time we went to the Tempe Marketplace one and our visit was horrible... The only + out of that experience was that we were using a gift card haha\n\nTonight however\n\nAlex took great care of us...\nHe was very nice and attentive... \n\nI ordered a Mai Tai and water with lemon...\nFor my meal, I ordered a pizza... And I ate it all haha I was hungry \nThe food was good! \n\nWe also had the Belgian souffl\u00e9 dessert and it was excellent! So rich! \n\nBut we enjoyed the service by far compared to the other location...\n\nThanks Alex for taking care of us and for making our next \"CPK\" dinner location to be set!", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C3qqUPLD8w1KRHZzr_DYcg", "review_id": "SmbXY7LfK7bYi1WJqNMj5A", "text": "Amazing!!! I love the Margherita is the greatest thing since sliced bread!! I come here when I can, it's expensive but so worth it!", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_JQLTr-P5D9p4CWKLhiXUw", "review_id": "bbNCeOSkTfr-Pndh7v2i2g", "text": "Went here yesterday and I have nothing negative to say about it. Staff was friendly. Service was fast. Food was delicious. I love their pizza crust. Its chewy and perfect. They have so many up sells with small plates and stuff, but just stick with a pizza and salad to share.", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IP3nF56J-9NEuW7fq29SQA", "review_id": "hcsIEsOjnjz4cmmuKJcw1w", "text": "I am in love and it's with a restaurant. I came here after a difficult week to treat myself to a fancy lunch. I ordered the soup and sandwich combo-on the weekend you can't get the deal price though FYI. It was of course delicious. If it's your first time here try the pizza though, BBQ chicken is my favorite.\n\nThey have a nice wine selection, I really likes the house chard. You can order a regular or large sized glass. \n\nI say at the bar and talked to the bar tender who was super sweet and didn't make me feel like a big loser for sitting alone.\n\nThis is a great location for a wonderful restaurant, I will go again for sure!", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-kxEfMIDqGAZJIjTXhDOAQ", "review_id": "0PZ3S933ug1qJ8h1GBFt9Q", "text": "I was actually surprised with how good the service and Chinese chicken salad was at lunch. Far better than the CPKs back home in SoCal. Way to go Phx AZ !", "business_id": "ut-kla-EA23nJOij_dcL0Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AbiHG8PBMQb0H26SoSZSWg", "review_id": "JAyK-SIH5V5iQnR4xRjweA", "text": "fastest computer repair ever! lets just say baby slobber and cords don't mix, but mac service experts fixed up my mac in less than 24 hours and it is working like new.", "business_id": "_7i83lWhb9dYMp8xe7s76w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W36eguIMaXx9hTTXiRgXeA", "review_id": "q-N2QNegbFFL5y4YTwgWlw", "text": "My poor beloved laptop died so I brought it to Mac Service Experts. Turns out I needed a new logic board, a pricey repair. Per my google search, their estimate was much lower than if I had taken it directly to Apple. I was also surprised with a new bottom cover, batter and 2 extra GB of memory for no extra charge. Great experience and my laptop is running like new!", "business_id": "_7i83lWhb9dYMp8xe7s76w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JapNc6Smqy-OqPXyTdJ7uw", "review_id": "rpYtBFYLV9-vYo469ADYcw", "text": "Bryan at Mac Service Experts is top notch.  He has repaired several items for our company.  Each repair has been extremely smooth.  Good communication, super fast.  Great guy to work with.", "business_id": "_7i83lWhb9dYMp8xe7s76w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XaSDZk_rE3D7WI4EKtXM2Q", "review_id": "9GNpNWLnnkid1NUuRS5C5Q", "text": "I had the absolute best pedicure of my life today from Raisa.  My feet were in sad shape after months of neglect, and she worked on them for an hour and a half and turned them into gorgeous, soft, smooth, perfectly polished feet. I've been happy with pedicures at the spa at Camelback Inn and the spa at the Royal Palms  but  the pedicure I got today was nothing short of a miracle.  I would recommend Raisa's Signature Pedicure to anyone and plan to go back in a few weeks.  It was an indulgence, but it was completely worth it!", "business_id": "fZgPX61leB0UhzCWTNOBfQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nZRHQkxodrjqLs5V1X_Xyw", "review_id": "K3ln00-Te0iTzn-ALAxCFw", "text": "Jodena is wonderful if you need a Brazilian wax! I am moving to the Phoenix area in about 6 months but was in town over the holidays and decided to try this Elizabeth Arden location (since I go to another one where I currently live for Brazilians). I am sooo glad I did because now I know where I can get an awesome wax once I move! Jodena was so nice and got it ALL! I can't wait to go back.", "business_id": "fZgPX61leB0UhzCWTNOBfQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g5Ap-K98t5uQpBDM6nQVdw", "review_id": "1ngPyhRv0hKNnIwM5HNHvg", "text": "I have been wanting to try Red Door for a while, the bold Red Door calling my name.  I have been to my fair share of Spas, but lean towards resorts when I am craving luxury.  Stick to old faithful for the bi weekly services.\n\nAny who, I discovered Spa Week in the Valley and saw that Red Door was on the list of providers  I thought I hit the spa jackpot!.  I really was thinking that Spa Week was an awesome promotion, get your facial on week, but now I can't tell if it actually causes the spas to be lazy.\n\nPremise of Spa Week, Spas offer 50 minutes services for $50, each place has a select 3 things they are offering.\n\nI booked a facial with mircoderm and pedicure ($50 each service, microderm extra which is understandable), each service costing $50.  I showed up about 5 minutes before my appt. ( work ran late)  I stood there for about 10 mins, while the front desk had one person  sign in and out.  A couple other employees walked by but seemed to act too busy to assist.  Once completed and one person cutting in line, the front desk escorts me back with another customer, doesn't show us around and leaves me to show the other patron how to use the electronic lock ( used them at Joya :)  \n\nFacial:  I couldn't get mircoderm since I use an acid treatment regularly on my face ( must have 2 week break)  I got a 30 minute facial that was a makeup removal, execration and a face mask.  I got a week arm massage and it was over and not to mention cut short by 10 minutes, you do need to honor the 10 minutes I stood at the front counter.\n\nPedicure:  This on the other hand was painfully long.  I had asked the front desk to shorten and add a polish change so my nails would match ( I would pay extra)  When the nail tech came to get me, should told me she didn't know and didn't have time.  I am sorry, I don't know why, but the cultural cheaper nails places ( Andy's, Chic and Kens)  They know how to give a pedicure...They get down in there scrub it off and slap on some perfect polish.  I do expect a $20 massage on my feet in a $50 pedicure, not paraffin which I could drip a cancel on my foot.  This is basically what you are paying for.\n\nWell as you can imagine that massage was lack luster as well.  The whole place was lack luster, small locker room and I am not even sure there was a steam room, I was definitely not shown around or told there was.  \n\nI give the Kudos on the Decor, the agency they hired at corporate did a great job.  However, I will not be going back, I fell so let down...I was so excited and the follow thru was just not there, but they did have time to plug some products.", "business_id": "fZgPX61leB0UhzCWTNOBfQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g5Ap-K98t5uQpBDM6nQVdw", "review_id": "qJeB7F2UfAe0uAEvUHJCmQ", "text": "It is only fair to update.  Post last review, a woman by the name Linda called me the following day about my experience, I have to say this did really impress me and she obviously cares about her job and the salon.  Linda offered me the services again I accepted the facial, I didn't feel it was necessary to comp me the entire day.  \n\nLinda selected my facial artist Lucy who I have to say was amazing and was probably one of the better facials I have received.  1 hour felt like an hour and half and she did a really nice job and made it all about me and relaxing.  \n\nI am really impressed with management reaching out and giving me a better experience.  I will probably go back to Lucy because the facial was wonderful.  I still think that the spa lacks certain amenities like steam and sauna.  With that being said I am going to increase my rating of Red Door and recommend Lucy.", "business_id": "fZgPX61leB0UhzCWTNOBfQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9IA7QlGy-kb8wxRFEpjaEA", "review_id": "rs3Q4-vW9xQ9561kEwF6ww", "text": "Great service!!  Just ordered a mani/pedi treatment from them over the phone for my mother-in-law.  This is an annual treat for her on Mother's Day and she absolutely loves it.  This salon is well organized and professional!  And my mother-in-law raves about the quality and service for months.", "business_id": "fZgPX61leB0UhzCWTNOBfQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9IA7QlGy-kb8wxRFEpjaEA", "review_id": "ukFF3EwzHstQab6pbHPO8g", "text": "I love this place!  I live out of state and recently called Elizabeth Arden for a gift certificate for my mother-in-law for Mother's Day.  I have done this annually for her for several years and she had always loved the service.  I must admit that I was going to go to a less expensive place this year...cut backs and the economy.  After reading reviews online, I selected a nail spa close by.  The service was really horrible on the phone.  I can only imagine what it would have been like in person.  I ended up not purchasing a gift certificate from them and instead coming back to Elizabeth Arden again.  Yes, I spent twice as much for her mother's day present...but I would rather pay double verses deal with poor service and questionable product.  When my mother-in-law comes here she is always happy and feels pampered on her special day.  And they really do gift certificates well.  I will not shop around again!!", "business_id": "fZgPX61leB0UhzCWTNOBfQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qa05pUVNapADHZXpHMPMeA", "review_id": "HDqANpI5r8qRosuPC4-nfQ", "text": "All I can say is I got my wife a massage package for Christmas last year and she hasn't stopped talking about it. She was glowing for weeks. The staff was awesome about helping me pick out a package in my price range without trying to upsell me. I would highly recommend giving a package as a gift, my wife LOVED it.", "business_id": "fZgPX61leB0UhzCWTNOBfQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QeDbz3hrbt5TaJwi_E4n1g", "review_id": "EEg9rTF3Q5DXjWss7G3nBA", "text": "Last week had my second facial treatment from Lucy.  She is amazing...and I am not only saying this because we are both Polish.\n\nMy skin looked flawless and my pores have never been so clean! The advice Lucy gave has changed my skin and I finally figured out what I was doing wrong. EVERYTHING.  (cider vinegar is GOOD for my skin? who knew!?)\n\nI can't wait to get back this summer and have another treatment at the Red Door.   I just hope Lucy isn't booked.", "business_id": "fZgPX61leB0UhzCWTNOBfQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tDGOpaWUKuxFh18mAVwIYw", "review_id": "QaQ7Tj-MCiJQJhvLdx5v0g", "text": "I have only had mani/pedi's at the Red Door, but they are the best I've ever had anywhere. I don't have artificial nails, and I've always had problems with the polish on my nails chipping - like the very next day!!!  I don't know what Gina does, but the polish on my fingernails lasts a full week, and then they don't chip, they merely wear at the tips. And the toe polish lasts weeks & weeks! \n\nThe warm 'bucky' on the shoulders is an added bonus as are the complimentary neck/shoulder massages (when the masseuse has time)", "business_id": "fZgPX61leB0UhzCWTNOBfQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iwUN95LIaEr75TZE_JC6bg", "review_id": "m3IMirGHiC7rQtigtMKxwA", "text": "Let's say you're going to an important event such as a black-tie affair. \nThis is your big chance to impress the boss, showing him how you really are executive material... deserving of that Senior VP spot he's been holding open since Smithers moved back to Ohio. \n\nBut you're not going to do this alone. You need your wife with you and she's a far cry from the executive wife's look after having that fifth child a few months back.\n\nWhat do you do?\nSimple.\nSIgn her up for a day of pampering at the Red Door Spa where they'll turn your lactating little housefrau into Cinderella and in only a day! Go figure. \n\nI recommend the Signature Escape package. You're probably going to want to toss in a massage, body tan, facial and make-up too.\nIt's going to cost you a bundle, but it beats the alternative when she shows up with her long unkempt toenails, trying to pull it off as a French pedicure. \n\nOr her generous application of  sky-blue eye makeup, making her look like a rodeo clown. \n\nAnd that gown... two sizes two small..squeezing her tits into oblivion so that by the time dessert is served, she's managed a one-woman parody of the BP spill.  \n\nJust do it man.\nShell out the five hundred or so bucks to make her feel like a woman again, and not the sweat-wearing, baby-vomit smelling inmate she's become. \n\nNot only will she thank you, your boss just may sign you up for that corner office after he sees your little hottie...secretly hoping to get a piece of that someday after he fires you. \n\nSeriously?\nDo this for her at least once in your married life together even if she's become a size sixteen after number five.\nJust think of it as dating a Lane Bryant model for the evening.", "business_id": "fZgPX61leB0UhzCWTNOBfQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "chI2p-ROg2tXI2-tT2_G2A", "review_id": "qGSS6GopDB1qpX2VqM5OMg", "text": "Came here for AZ Spa Week and it was a great experience!! I got a $50 Stress Melting Treatment (Normally $230!!)\n\nJohn was my treatment specialist and was super personable and sweet. The changing room is a bit small//tight if there are multiple gals changing at the same time. But otherwise, the whole spa is CLEAN!\n\nI would go here more often if I could afford it!", "business_id": "fZgPX61leB0UhzCWTNOBfQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HICySQWRUehuHaeIRRmD6A", "review_id": "0Mdi74VjiuskOBwofFH7mg", "text": "Just what I wanted, quick massage to spoil myself on my birthday.  I was happy that they got me in within about 30 minutes of calling for an appointment, but the 20 minute wait in their back waiting room was boring and a waste of time.  Massage was wonderful and the only reason I'd consider going back, the wait and the price will probably keep me away from now on though.", "business_id": "fZgPX61leB0UhzCWTNOBfQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hGvHc3YnSvAgUhSGEum5cA", "review_id": "1XIk4dUcB93GsZnFdOWveg", "text": "I personally have had good experiences at Red Door both of the times that I've gone there.  However, it is way too pricey.  If your wallet can stand it, then it's perfect.  If not, it becomes a place that you go to if you want to spoil yourself once in a while. \n\nBut  I no longer care for them since a former roommate of mine had an \"unwelcoming\" visit with them.  A couple of us put money together to give her a nice spa day as a birthday gift but instead she came back with a broken spirit and a badly done mani-pedi.  She said she felt unwelcome by the way the specialist treated her.  It was a vibe that could not easily be shaken nor dismissed.\n\nI complained to management immediately and vehemently when I found out and she was quick to recompense us for the bad service.  But regardless of the offer she made, this former roommate would rather pass it up than to go back.\n\nI believe that if you are offering beauty services, you should accept beauties of all kinds.  You can't be intolerant.", "business_id": "fZgPX61leB0UhzCWTNOBfQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OLdY4EQFnUc3JIOg0F9HnQ", "review_id": "Mnhd5gqqmg0c1ksovEXv3w", "text": "I came here the other day to really pamper myself after a stressful day at work. I had let me eyebrows, fingernails, and toenails go rogue for way too long and needed much work done on them. The eyebrow was was a typical eyebrow wax, nothing fancy, but for twice the price of an eyebrow wax at other salons. The aesthetician was super nice and friendly and I would definitely come back to see her...but for half the price! \n\nI decided to get the milk and honey manicure and pedicure. I had the same nail technician for both and she just did not seem \"into\" it; I could tell she had other stuff on her mind, which she even admitted she was stressed and not all there that day. That is fine, I understand people have lives outside of work that sometimes interfere, but for a service industry where I am paying $40 for a manicure and $80 for a pedicure, it would have been nice to receive something as an \"I'm sorry\" I guess to acknowledge that is not how the services always are. Again, the services were okay, but nothing special; I have had better at many other salons and nail spas that charge much less. I did not like the pedicure chairs at all. They are the benches that you sit on so you cannot adjust anything for short legs, there is no massage chair, and it was kind of uncomfortable. \n\nWhile I'm happy I got to say I experienced services here, I must say I was quite let down with the experience and will probably not be returning. The one plus of the trip was the nail polish - I have developed a new love for Essie polish that I may not have had otherwise!", "business_id": "fZgPX61leB0UhzCWTNOBfQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DkwuzJwXHAK1CBuzFhIkbw", "review_id": "y2nYPatrRgIP6h8s5kVJRQ", "text": "Bought a package treatment deal for my friend about 2 months ago. She went today and called me back, she was so happy! She said everybody was super nice, very friendly and relaxing atmosphere. She said they offered like a small upgrade. I am real happy to hear that she had such a wonderful day. It was a gift for her and Red Door Spa came thru in making her feel special and appreciated.I want to say thank you to all the people that worked there on April 14.", "business_id": "fZgPX61leB0UhzCWTNOBfQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jnC53CUeVwWAaVTxT8IaIw", "review_id": "DJe8wN_IG0EwZ-4zcP05qQ", "text": "Best mani pedi ever. A little pricey but worth it. Miranda is excellent.", "business_id": "fZgPX61leB0UhzCWTNOBfQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WDUD1jjEl940rnCH4dBlXg", "review_id": "wv99Af7ToMLbaLTNwu43uw", "text": "My little piggies and fingers were in for a treat! And so was the rest of my body - no, I didn't get a massage, but this place... the ambiance was upscale, relaxing and trendy (fruit-infused water, anyone? Iced tea? Hot tea? Keurig coffee?). My expectations were high the moment I stepped in the salon.\n\n1.5hrs later, it turned out to be only an okay experience. \n\nThe salon is very time-oriented, as opposed to task-oriented, i.e., they'll do the best that they can to prettify your nails within your appointment time, which in my case was 1.5hrs (45min each for mani/pedi). This could work for people who are on a tight schedule, but I'm not sure if I really like that...\n\nAlso this is a $$$ salon. Little piggies and fingers did come out nice and pretty, but I couldn't really tell it apart from my $ task-oriented Asian nail salon -- which might not have all the fufu, but at least I get to keep the extra $$ for the same quality! Or buy my own refreshments? \n\nI probably won't be coming back here unless I get bribed, but I will definitely recommend this place to friend$$$.", "business_id": "fZgPX61leB0UhzCWTNOBfQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qAIDt2xlf543Z1unmVjtCw", "review_id": "XGB6tC8V5N5jJacS5F7KGQ", "text": "Keep trying to unsubscribe from their mailing list, though today they sent me 7 SPAM emails.  \n\nStop it! \n\nThey also have a link to review their spa's on Yelp on the e-mail - though it just goes to the Yelp homepage. \n\nThey obviously don't care much about their customers.  \n\nIt was so long ago I was there I can't remember the service.", "business_id": "fZgPX61leB0UhzCWTNOBfQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "MiZkagob5weH7BcYQ2PwMQ", "text": "I treated my mom to a very enjoyable facial at Red Door Spa today... it was for her birthday, but of course I treated myself to a facial as well!  \n\nI chose Red Door Spa because I remembered hearing good things about it from a friend, and also because of their convenient Biltmore Shopping Park location.  We were able to have lunch and do a little shopping together prior to our facials, so that worked out really well.\n\nWe both enjoyed our \"EA Essential Facials.\"  My esthetician was Christine and my mom's was Alina.  They both seemed knowledgeable and professional and had a fair amount of experience.  As with most facials, they also recommended some products for us, and we did end up making a few purchases as well.\n\nIt's worth noting that I made our appointments last week and we did not get confirmation phone calls.  We also were not told exactly where they were located and hence wandered up via a back entrance, which was very shady.  If you're reading this, note that you'll want to enter via the Royal Coffee - next door to The Capital Grill, and then head upstairs via the stairs or elevator from there.  I shared this feedback with one of the staff members working at the front desk, but she didn't seem to be interested.\n\nSo, while the facials themselves were fine, the overall experience was dampened a bit due to the fact that the ladies working up front were not the friendliest or interested in my feedback.  It's also just as pricey as the local resort spas but the facility does not compare.  If you're looking for a full spa experience, I'd head elsewhere, but if you are just about a service or two and the Biltmore is convenient for you, this may be your spot... pamper it up!", "business_id": "fZgPX61leB0UhzCWTNOBfQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j5d7SjoJqh-PAzl2cLelCg", "review_id": "2hUHzpg-K53TOt4CqA0nYw", "text": "Had eyebrows done and esthetician ripped my skin off in two places. I called and spoke to the manager Casey and she was rude and blamed me for it. I explained I have had this done a number of times and never had any issues. She asked that I come back in and I was seen by a different esthetician. I saw the new esthetician who was extremely professional and relieved the pain I was feeling in my eyebrow. She apologized and explained to me how this could have happened. When we finished she thanked me and apologized once again. When I was leaving, we saw the manager Casey and the esthetician explained to her what happened. The manager never apologized or thanked me for my business. This woman should not be managing a spa of this caliber. I don't plan on going back there again.", "business_id": "fZgPX61leB0UhzCWTNOBfQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cRH9Q-iDB65nnFKlaMhGVg", "review_id": "gX5nRVhi2a_XXuFjeQNwjQ", "text": "Got a standard Red Door Facial here.  Great atmosphere- relaxing, friendly staff, clean and upscale.  Skin looks great the day after my facial- extractions removed acne, no peeling or recovery and skin is glowing.  Got a scalp, face and hand massage during my \"facial\", which was a nice surprise.  Little pricey, but will definitely return!", "business_id": "fZgPX61leB0UhzCWTNOBfQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R4G8kIdwPquHHXKDG9vXGQ", "review_id": "AreL4yW3e3hObKs6f98sRg", "text": "I am not sure about the other services. But there is a hidden gem here. Lucy is an aesthetician. I strictly go to her for all of my brow waxing. My brows are a challenge and most have royally screwed them up. My brows should be the test for beauty schools. Lucy is seriously the brow whisperer. Go to her for your wax needs-- she is in a class all her own. This is the only reason why I give them 5 stars. Also the front desk service is always attentive and super nice.", "business_id": "fZgPX61leB0UhzCWTNOBfQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iOyJm5u89oKeAfMGKfIk3A", "review_id": "9p15mftjZGKWAHLbWKU_0A", "text": "Marie was great! Thoroughly enjoyed the signature massage. Nice relaxing and clean space. Only regret was my limited time. Definitely recommend.", "business_id": "fZgPX61leB0UhzCWTNOBfQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "coVx1HqVwOwFl9mrkYBvAg", "review_id": "8-solNod15fWBiagyboNJg", "text": "This vet treats you with personal service. They are reasonably priced. For example, another vet wanted over$800 for a dental cleaning for my Dane and they this vet was only about $200. We have been going for years. They have fit me in on an emergency before. Most of my friends with Danes go here too. My visit today for a checkup and rabies shot was $25. The staff is always very friendly and treat your dog like it was their own. The best thing about them too is that they will allow you in the back to be with your dog during a procedure if you desire. When my girl was having her hips x-rayed for breeding purposes, they asked me to come back and be with her while they put her under, they let \nE watch everything and explained what was going to happen and then let me stay with her while she was coming out of anestesia. All around great vet.", "business_id": "dkXvUa_51ZmD8Ye-0wq7ew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uo2nUXKtwnr4qHaEdQ9oQw", "review_id": "--bgBNI_PzVj7c0kVPY7Lg", "text": "I like this place a vet location but only been here ones. I brought 2 puppies in and was in the back for a couple hours. They treat the animals well and the back is clean.  The techs and vet work very well together.    Dr. Ferrera was knowledgeable about the basic producer and was correct with what I over head him tell a few patients basic info. \n   If I was in AZ again and need a vet, I would go back to Dr. Ferrera.", "business_id": "dkXvUa_51ZmD8Ye-0wq7ew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Qpr3kzCGlQTX952vwvP0mQ", "review_id": "PoMP0PcfjpLvWp5MgwW3Tw", "text": "This is such a great practice.  Dr. Ferrera has treated all of my animals with great kindness and respect.  We had a very, very sick dog that he was amazing with.  I highly recommend this practice.", "business_id": "dkXvUa_51ZmD8Ye-0wq7ew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D5J4mKahKvUBJUTWanZwdA", "review_id": "CjX7P-UyvSf6DnhRrTTF1Q", "text": "Squaw Peak Animal Hospital is a great little neighborhood Vet's office that treats your dog like their own pet. My dog Duffy has seen most of the Vet's at Squaw Peak and that little beagle is comfortable with all of them. \n\nDuffy was diagnosed with a tumor a couple weeks ago and I have put off writing a review on Squaw Peak in the past, but with the amazing service and compassion I knew it was time to give them the 5 stars they deserve. \n\nAnytime Duffy needed something done I was always asked if I wanted to watch them. They are an honest caring office that first and foremost are concerned with your pet. They don't look for add on procedures or up-sells. \n\nLook forward to your new location across the parking lot. That was the only downside to SPAH.", "business_id": "dkXvUa_51ZmD8Ye-0wq7ew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a23OeUf_P_GkGcpw0R3qzQ", "review_id": "4qzfrAwDhas7z3gu0O4izw", "text": "I have been very happy with the care my dog has received at Squaw Peak, they take good care of my pug. The staff is very kind, I can always get a last minute appointment, and I never have to wait. They treat my dog as if he is their own, as others have said.\n\nA puppy was found at work, and when I brought him in to Squaw Peak, he was diagnosed with distemper, and the best course of action was to put him down. When I asked about the cost, the vet was kind enough to take care of it at no cost. \n\nThey have also been willing to bill me for needed vet care and allow me to make payments when I was having financial difficulties, however, I was not pleased about receiving a collections notice from the office after making a payment that covered the majority of the amount owed. The person in charge of billing told me I could make another payment for the remaining amount ($70) this month, and I just needed to call in and make arrangements. Given my positive experiences, I can only assume this was an oversight.", "business_id": "dkXvUa_51ZmD8Ye-0wq7ew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5sXfsHEpLPWShZifPQS2gQ", "review_id": "tZO0bDPDduyl580Sc8RcLA", "text": "I would not recommend taking your pet to this hospital. My dog went in for ACL repair and died. Dr. Ferrera called after the surgery to tell me my dog was fine and everything was great. I could pick her up in a few hours.\nAn hour and a half later he called back to say my dog had stopped breathing and he brought her back but she now had brain damage and would never be the same if in fact she pulled through.\nAfter seeing my dog it was clear I would have to put her down. I was told they would call me when they had her ashes back in about a week.\nTwo weeks later and with no call I went in only to be treated with absolutely no compassion what so ever. The girl at the front desk acted like see had never seen me before even though I have been going there for 12 years. She then went to the back and brought out a little black container which she plopped on the counter and said, \"here you go have a nice day.\"\nI will never step foot in that place again.", "business_id": "dkXvUa_51ZmD8Ye-0wq7ew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ydsYMnKzfJY2DdxQh-k57w", "review_id": "9H7s1iYdAgk2ydBXVxZmiw", "text": "My mother has been going to this vert office since she can remember. When my fiance and I decided to adopt a puppy, we asked for her help on where was best to go. It is now 2 yrs past and we now have 2 dogs and 1 kitty. All of our pets go to Squaw Peak and they all LOVE Dr. Clinton!! I was so surprised there was no reviews about her so I just had to add this on!! Any time we go to the vet, our babies know where they are and get very anxious and nervous. When I tell them, \"it is ok, we are just going to see Dr. Clinton, then we go home\", I can tell they calm down. Even more so once Dr. Clinton comes in. My maltese always gives her \"kisses\" and feels safe and comfortable in Dr. Clinton's hands! My animals are not pets, they are family!! I would not trust any other vet besides Dr. Clinton! She is real and sweet and it is obvious she genuinely cares and loves all the animals she sees!! She is the best!", "business_id": "dkXvUa_51ZmD8Ye-0wq7ew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "87cOKvofArTpJoAKRs27AQ", "review_id": "jfKUmRUtbFC6HBsY1lXbgA", "text": "I took my Bassett hound in on Wednesday 11/7/12 she has something wrong with her left eye looked greyish. They did no testing and gave her drops for possibly being bitten, by Saturday morning the eye was almost completely grey and I took her back the doctor came in didn't even look into her eyes and said it has to be Valley Fever and needed to do blood work but started treatment on Saturday and would call when the results came in. She acted like I was wasting her time by asking questions about Valley Fever. I just moved to Arizona and had never heard of it. So we did blood work and more medicine and off we go. By Tuesday afternoon I get the call saying quit giving her the pills for Valley Fever and take her to the Eye dr for animals it must be glaucoma and they can't help. So, after $300.00 with them and another $300.00 for the eye dr YES she does have glaucoma and is blind in the eye  I believe they possibly could have saved her sight if she had been diagnosis properly", "business_id": "dkXvUa_51ZmD8Ye-0wq7ew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ydsYMnKzfJY2DdxQh-k57w", "review_id": "Rqr5lUsXWHhkUm8-7AgQ8Q", "text": "Dr Clinton is the best! We have gone to this vet for many years and so has our parents! Any time my little Maltese Penny is not feeling well, I ask her if she wants to go see Dr. Clinton and her eyes light up and she gets so excited! Dr. Clinton and the staff here have been so wonderful and caring! Penny is my first dog and so any little bump she had, I was taking her in! They were all so kind and caring and did a great job with all of our babies! We have 2 doggies and a kitty! Dr. Clinton has spayed our Penny, neutered our Max. She has cleaned both of their teeth too! Dr. Slavard amputated my sister's dog's tail due to a softball size cancer, and he gave her another year of life! They are wonderful here, like family!", "business_id": "dkXvUa_51ZmD8Ye-0wq7ew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ExAy0mY_fL-YYlDcFn5s2A", "review_id": "sTJ3KX62rw9ggR2XkmtbFA", "text": "I've been taking my dogs to Squaw Peak for over 15 years!  They are reasonably priced, conservative and caring.  The staff is on the ball and the Vets are well educated and kind.  I've had puppies to last good byes there and I can't imagine taking my dogs anywhere else...", "business_id": "dkXvUa_51ZmD8Ye-0wq7ew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yPsSIDaHxZkM5YsSMvw4Vg", "review_id": "opybNq20j33F48iulHfzMw", "text": "All I know is that my Baby girl is better off now with her knee surgery. They truly have saved her from never walking right again. I'm sorry that happened to your animal, but as for my experience $1895 is a lot to pay upfront for a dogs knee and sure enough they let me do payments thank you", "business_id": "dkXvUa_51ZmD8Ye-0wq7ew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y4sMAzrAB3rgiTMv1iy5lQ", "review_id": "zYCEoXKLnoYqYKNKsJjiZw", "text": "These guys are great. I got my dobermans ear cropped and tail docked. They help make sure it was painless as possible for her. The ears look great and the staff is very caring and helpful.  I have never had any vet give me a personal number in case of any questions while office closed.", "business_id": "dkXvUa_51ZmD8Ye-0wq7ew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "62TvGvSzzms9534Fkw380g", "review_id": "YXKwek_z-6_6YDYVJMEF9A", "text": "My dog just had surgery with Dr. Ferrera - neutering, soft palate repair and cyst removal. I had heard they were great with bulldogs and after calling around to many other vets, they were the only ones I could find who performed the palate repair with a laser, which is highly recommended to have it done with. \n\nWhen I dropped my dog off for surgery, Dr. Ferrera met with me to discuss everything. He let me know that after they put him under they would look at the palate but he didn't like to perform the surgery unless it was absolutely necessary. He said he would do the neutering and remove a cyst on my dog's hip as well and then assess the palate. \n\nA little over an hour later, he called me to let me know that the surgery was all done and my dog definitely needed the palate repair, so they went ahead and did everything and it all went great. I was so relieved it was so quick and everything went well. \n\nI would highly recommend anyone with a bulldog to take them here and see Dr. Ferrera for soft palate repair!", "business_id": "dkXvUa_51ZmD8Ye-0wq7ew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X1wJSeCueahB5p4Tr--YCQ", "review_id": "42jYR4ZkfmKpG3IH9xDTuA", "text": "I'm from out of town.  I had just boarded my dog and 5 days later she started with Kennel Cough.  The got me pin right when they opened and were so helpful.  Would love to take Dr. Agnew home to be my vet in San Diego.", "business_id": "dkXvUa_51ZmD8Ye-0wq7ew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1IuiysbKKeaYtE2jRMgL6w", "review_id": "GDBDvnjnsJMM2ZPfEa9zcw", "text": "I have been to this restaurant twice in the past month. The first visit, was a Thursday night when I had just picked my tired husband up at the airport. Fresh off the plane, arriving from my home state of Rhode Island, he wanted to speak of nothing but steak.\n\nHe had chatted with a local about a good steakhouse downtown; I think he had the wrong name, we got stuck Chase field traffic, but I digress.\n\nAfter doing a quick Garmin search in our rental (a whole separate review) I saw Omaha Steak House. Would have never usually gone with this choice, but its the only name we knew I had to get this man a meal immediately.\n\nPleasant surprise. So, let me break it down:\n\nFirst visit, Thursday evening around 9 pm\n\nEmpty\n\nGreat decor- This restaurant is in the middle of a hotel, so I am comparing to other hotel restaurants.\n\nService- The waiter happened to be from our home state. Great conversation, great service, excellent all around.\n\nFood- We started with the fried calamari- excellent choice. So good that we ended up getting a second order (give us a break- we were famished). I have high standards for any seafood- even if we are just talking about fried fish. This calamari was fresh and on par with good calamari back in RI.\n\nHusband had steak- he was very happy. He does med-rare- it was cooked perfectly. I trust his steak critique more than my own- he is much more involved in seeking out great steaks & better butchers.\n\nI had stuffed shrimp- It was great. \n\nSides- asparagus & Yukon gold mashed. Again, both were great.\n\nSecond visit- My parents are in town this week from RI.\n\nWe went last night and I would say our experience matched the one above. We arrived around 9:30 and it was already quiet again. \nThe parents like good food & service minus anything overly trendy. This place did the trick. They left with smiles.\n\nSummary\nI have this restaurant on file as reliable, consistent, and basic. A place you go when you seek out good hearty food, reasonable prices, quiet atmosphere, and are all about a good quality meal. Also, for me its a place I can go when I am not up for \"going out\" but am up for getting a good meal minus the cooking & cleaning. Not that I was in sweats, but I was comfortable and passed on getting dressed up for a night out.", "business_id": "bewtZL-VV1oeGUdAhHVz6Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "MMzv2Fwc2CiLtLU1p-u5yQ", "text": "I am officially a restaurant.com addict. I have been to so many places that I never would have thought to try had it not been for the coupons. Omaha was my latest culinary adventure. We arrived around 7:30 on a Thursday night, the place only had about 4 other tables booked, we nestled in to a booth and remarked on the beauty of the hotel. This Omaha sits inside the Embassy Suites at the Biltmore.\n\nThe service was great, our waiter was pleasant and thorough. We started with the shrimp bisque, it was creamy and tangy, but did not have any chunks of shrimp in it. For the main we had the grilled sirloin, wrapped in bacon and pepper-crusted,  everything tastes better wrapped in bacon, it was a little overdone (asked for med-rare, but a nice cut of meat). It came with mashed potatoes and we ordered a side of asparagus, it was fresh and crisp. \n\nI saw the cr\u00e8me brulee and had to order it. I was surprised at how big it was. About twice the size I am used to seeing, it was a little \"eggy\", not the creamy custard I am accustomed to but good none the less. \n\nOverall we had a pleasant meal, and the restaurant.com gave us a nice discount. It still is in a hotel, so I don't know how often I would visit, but it is great for those staying at Embassy Suites.", "business_id": "bewtZL-VV1oeGUdAhHVz6Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "45V7-1r79DEG0HbuaKYIlg", "review_id": "g2V6s1a__FxWUyrr1ssGhQ", "text": "I have only been here for Happy Hours - so this is only a review for HH offierings and experiences.\n\nTwo visits - the first was a party of five, the second a party of six.\n\nSince Embassy provides Happy Hour for guests of the hotel (in another location, I am guessing), there was almost no one in the lobby bar, which is also the bar for Omaha Steakshouse.\n\nDrinks:  I ordered a whiskey and coke ($5.00 well drinks), and the bartender asked if I'd prefer ginger ale.  While I adore a good whiskey and ginger, most bars don't have REAL ginger ale - so I rarely order it.  As a bartender, I know I only make suggestions to change a customers order if we are out of the requested item or if I feel it will make the drink that much better.  I didn't imagine they could be out of Coke - so I am guessing it was a suggestion for improvement and I agreed to it.  GOOD CALL!  Not only was real ginger ale used - the angel behind the bar muddled in some fresh ginger for me, too!  YUM!\nMy companions had assortments of house wines, margaritas and beer.  Everyone was happy.\nThe food offerings are all appetizer sized and perfect for sharing.  And, only $5.00 during Happy Hour!\nThe wings are wings - nothing disappointing, but nothing to write home about.\nThe Buffalo Chicken Sliders were tasty - but the bread was really the standout part of this dish, and I did appreciate the large chunks of bleu cheese in the dressing.\nThe Hamburger Sliders are wonderful!  You can tell they are fresh grinding the meat from the quality beef they use.  The onions are sauteed to perfection and the buns are fresh, warm and the perfect golden brown.  Three to a plate - we had to order a second round of these!\nPulled pork sliders were unremarkable, but okay.  (Like the wings.)  There was nothing wrong with them - and at $5 for three sliders, I have no right to expect an epiphany.\nI can't do our last dish justice.  It's homemade potato chip \"nachos\" with a bleu cheese sauce.  Honestly, despite having shared two orders of these on my first visit and one the second, I don't remember what else is on them but WOW - this is comfort food at its best and I can't wait to go back for more!\n\nThe room is not a typical hotel lobby.  There is a huge koi pond running throughout the lobby, and tall tropical trees.  I felt as if I was in a far cooler and more tropical area  - it was easy to forget I was in mid town Phoenix.\n\nIt seems this happy hour is still unknown - very few other people there for either visit.  But - I happen to adore the lack of loud music and ability to get top notch service - so that's not a complaint from me!\n\nIf they stretch happy hour to 7 instead of 6, I will gladly add on that elusive 5th star!", "business_id": "bewtZL-VV1oeGUdAhHVz6Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bHlVnMXvZ3Wp28rRfqnG-A", "review_id": "4gcmeUlZbHksHtRfrsTYhg", "text": "Ate here for dinner during the week while staying at the hotel.\nFor an appetizer had house made potato chips with bleu cheese.  Waiter said the bleu cheese was also house made.  Seemed rather incredible but it was really good.\nFor my entree I had a filet cooked medium with the same bleu cheese on top.  One of the best steaks I have ever had.  Up there with the top half dozen, at least.  I travel and eat a lot of steaks, so this is saying something.  Had a loaded baked potato on the side. \nService was fine.  Attentive, knowledgeable.  No complaints.\nAmbiance was fine for a hotel restaurant.", "business_id": "bewtZL-VV1oeGUdAhHVz6Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7icWgTnpQG6-NDP968ftEA", "review_id": "kLpkwUgu3YVov0S1TpvDWg", "text": "\"Great Scott\" steak!\nAmazing bread soaked in melted butter and topped with marinated onions. \nMashed potatoes that will learn you! Very good food and service. Make sure you get the gift card off of Restaurants.com, great food and great savings!", "business_id": "bewtZL-VV1oeGUdAhHVz6Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pn7vFQWLaWpMlEFjidV0Tg", "review_id": "jrv4AMyZXf6Yn1nNHUACIg", "text": "We had a great dinner at Omaha Steakhouse.  The filets were awesome!  The service was outstanding also.\n\n\nTony and Jean\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\nWe noticed that you recently dined at Omaha Steakhouse after making a reservation on Yelp. What'd you think of the restaurant? Come on now, yelp about it!\n\nhttp://www.yelp.com/writeareview/biz/Bm-xgK5r4pCGcC1xZCvixg\n\n-- The Yelp Team\nReal People, Real Reviews\n\nTo stop receiving these emails click here: http://www.yelp.com/bn/W04MZm8r1SZ7JVrFyNidQXmljlhirnBFKNX745-LKVVYbEv1OimKlA/.", "business_id": "bewtZL-VV1oeGUdAhHVz6Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "y8ZCNq8HSGDSx7Vm-NYEOw", "review_id": "G55KrNN5DBhbBLfNceczAQ", "text": "I spent a couple days poolside kicking back at the Embassy Suites in Phoenix and while soaking up the sun, I needed cocktails to go along with my laidback mood. \n\nLupita the bartender mixed up some refreshing margaritas, which were too big to fit in only one poolside plastic cup. Needless to say I became a regular as I got my tan on. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Bm-xgK5r4pCGcC1xZCvixg?select=vwq7UVYm6HYefmagnHbxEQ#CcYLXrn2otwe9GEiV-YjdA\n\nI enjoyed my margaritas until it was time to take a break from the sun and have some lunch. I sat at the bar and ate my gigantic cheeseburger with side salad, http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Bm-xgK5r4pCGcC1xZCvixg?select=vwq7UVYm6HYefmagnHbxEQ#K3y49LEcSWBW2DkzVDJEOg  and enjoyed a pint of Samuel Adams. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Bm-xgK5r4pCGcC1xZCvixg?select=vwq7UVYm6HYefmagnHbxEQ#hqskbQptFcXSq7Ngkvzc6w Can you even think of a better combo? This filled me up for both lunch and dinner and worth every bite. \n\nThe next day I was back at the pool, babysitting some pina coladas and they were great. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Bm-xgK5r4pCGcC1xZCvixg?select=vwq7UVYm6HYefmagnHbxEQ#vwq7UVYm6HYefmagnHbxEQ If you don't like those, try the blended bay breeze for a less sweet yet refreshing drink. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Bm-xgK5r4pCGcC1xZCvixg?select=vwq7UVYm6HYefmagnHbxEQ#vwq7UVYm6HYefmagnHbxEQ\n\nI told my guy about the fantastic burger so we decided to order in a little room service from the steakhouse. We were craving a rib eye and this one was huge! Cooked medium to perfection with a peppercorn sauce served with garlic mashed potatoes. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Bm-xgK5r4pCGcC1xZCvixg?select=vwq7UVYm6HYefmagnHbxEQ#EiA_LswdVuJgA2i5FcJFlA We added a caprese to lighten things up a bit. It's also my favorite salad ever. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Bm-xgK5r4pCGcC1xZCvixg?select=vwq7UVYm6HYefmagnHbxEQ#BTuqHxjX9x81E2aHM7VAC\n\nSo after all of my experience with the Omaha Steakhouse, I honestly have to say that they are really great. I didn't know what to expect, but the steak and cheeseburger were enough to make me a fan.", "business_id": "bewtZL-VV1oeGUdAhHVz6Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3vDMNCeaiS6SgaheUZv8qA", "review_id": "JtNk6jnDTBpehwHE-ojxDg", "text": "We chose those restaurant because we wanted a good steak and the Omaha name is synonymous with that. \n\nArrived on a Friday night around 8 pm, the place was pretty empty. The waiter was friendly but didn't have much personality. He was actually more of an order taker, but everyone has their own style.\n\nWe had the bleu cheese chips, which were excellent. Before the meal we had a ceasar salad (which was huge!) and the black bean soup, pretty decent. The soup almost had a sweet flavor to it, which I liked. At this point in the meal I was feeling pretty pumped about our 16 oz bone-in ribeye that was about to come. When it did arrive I was unfortunately, disappointed. We ordered it medium rare and it was a little more on the rare side. Personally, a little under is always better than a little over. So, the temperature of the steak was fine, but it was really lacking in flavor :-(. It seemed like it needed more seasoning and for a ribeye it really just wasn't very juicy. And for a $40 steak, it should have knocked my socks off. However, the green beans we ordered as a side were very good. \n\nI could tell throughout our meal the server seemed a little rushed. He mentioned to us that he was also taking and running all of the room service orders. Having to do all the extra work was probably not his fault, after all everyone's got a job to do. Unfortunately, it caused his service to really lack for us. \n\nAll in all, we had a pleasant time but I do feel like a few things could have been just a bit better...especially for the ticket price we were left with. Unfortunately, we probably won't be back.", "business_id": "bewtZL-VV1oeGUdAhHVz6Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oiHHWr0qk1eRBUK3shOiWA", "review_id": "WEfKc7SuJ-NWQnD7uA1CDQ", "text": "I honestly have no idea how this place stays open with as dead as it was on a Saturday night. We booked here out of convenience more than anything else during our last night in Phoenix. We were staying at the embassy suites where this restaurant is located. For appetizers we got a plate of nachos and an order of chicken wings. The nachos were very mediocre compared to those at the outdoor bar at the Biltmore. The wings, on the other hand were some of the best I've ever had. Crispy yet juicy with a nice amount of heat. I would have ordered these for room service every day if only i had discovered them earlier.\n\nAs mentioned the place was deserted on a Saturday night, but it was definitely not for lack of quality. Our server was helpful and entertaining. Our food was fantastic. A colleague commented that his filet was one of the best steaks he'd ever had. I had scallops that were also great. They were also very accommodating to two vegetarian folks in our group...both were very satisfied with their meals as well.\n\nI would eat here again when in Phoenix even if not staying at the embassy suites.", "business_id": "bewtZL-VV1oeGUdAhHVz6Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "e3LzMIrC6FtN9QeTvWiGag", "review_id": "vvb9tk6JZxp0t80yjw0XVA", "text": "WOW.  As others have said, I have no idea how they stay in business because the place is completely dead.  I went on a Sunday night around 7pm - granted, not the busiest time for a hotel restaurant, but we ended up being the ONLY party the entire night.  That's 2 cooks, 1 server, 1 busser and 1 bartender (and probably 1 manager somewhere) on the clock for me and my partner.  Yeah, not gonna work unless the hotel heavily subsidizes their operation.  I asked our waitress if it's always like this and she sort of said yes, but with occasional exceptions like when Willie Nelson came in and tipped her $500, which almost paid her entire rent that month.\n\nThe food is outstanding - I have not a single complaint on anything.  We ordered salads, soup, burgers and dessert and everything is SO good.  The price was decent with my restaurant.com coupon, but even without, I would have just skipped the dessert and still come in around $50 for two with tip.  It's well worth it.\n\nAmbiance is nice at night - all tables candle lit and a nice view of the hotel's pool if you sit in one of the booths.  I'd go back in a heartbeat if I lived in Phoenix.  I sincerely hope they beef up the advertising and get people IN here, because it's worth it.  I suspect in a more visible location there'd be a line out the door, but hotel full service restaurants are always tricky.\n\nIf you have a rest.com coupon, use it NOW because they stop accepting them as of 1/1/13.  Oh and by the way, the other pictures users have posted don't do the place justice.  It's much nicer than those look.  Bon appetit!", "business_id": "bewtZL-VV1oeGUdAhHVz6Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vvImsgqK7_GUo4iuD57XTw", "review_id": "ZJJdUwe2scUll2qAhPsuiw", "text": "Staying at the Embassy Suites hotel, noticed the Omaha Steakhouse downstairs.  I know what your'e thinking, Hotel?  Steakhouse?  Good?  Well, it was.\n\nI wasn't expecting a whole lot, however after a long day of travel with the family we ate here when we arrived.  Kenneth good really good care of us.  The options were decent, food quality was good, and the prices were not prohibitive.  \n\nFunny enough nobody ordered steak, I enjoyed the Salmon, my wife had the shrimp quesadilla, my son had the cheeseburger.  No complaints, good fresh quality.  The bread was also fresh from the oven and quite enjoyable.\n\nOn the second night, I did order the steak salad.  Probably the best one I've ever had.\n\nNot an overly expansive wine list, but certainly gives you lots of choices for general varietals. \n\nIf you're in the area, or visiting the mall next door (don't know what the mall is, but it looks popular) stop in, forget it's an Embassy Suites Hotel, and enjoy lunch or dinner.\n\n(not to disrespect the Embassy Suites in any way, however if someone told me there's a decent steak house at an Embassy Suites, I might smile at them, with an \"uh huh.\")", "business_id": "bewtZL-VV1oeGUdAhHVz6Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hODbDxVd6icAHeFM2fiQdA", "review_id": "ARAEuqkL2a1no8LL-xoIag", "text": "Like other reviewers have said, it is amazing they stay in business.  Once it was established that no one was waiting on us, the host end up taking care of us, and became our server.  Outside of waiting for someone to assist us, it was a great atmosphere.  There were very few parties there, which is why we were a little confused with why it took so long to get waited on!  \n\nThat aside, the food was delicious, we started with the spinach and artichoke dip, that was served warm and was very creamy.  I then had a sirloin steak that was cooked properly to order with great creamy mashed potato's and  and my friend had the ahi burger.  He said it was great and was served with sweet potato fries, and fresh vegetables.  We both enjoyed our meal.\n\nThe cream brulee was creamy and presented very nicely.  The pricing is a little more then I would  normally pay but again it is not way to pricey!  They also have a nice variety of options on the menu!\n\nI would go back!", "business_id": "bewtZL-VV1oeGUdAhHVz6Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y8ZCNq8HSGDSx7Vm-NYEOw", "review_id": "HfHMn8rmG8WvAZEkZ-zCLA", "text": "I was really impressed with the steaks on our second trip to Phoenix. The Omaha Steakhouse has had consistently great steaks and burgers. \n\nOn this trip, we tried a couple new dishes and cuts of meat.  The NY Strip Steak with Garlic Mashed Potatoes: http://goo.gl/UXz1B and the Bone In Rib Eye with Blue Cheese, http://goo.gl/PmAjh\n\nMy favorite will also include Caprese Salad, http://goo.gl/azjB9 but we also tried the Ahi Salad which was amazing. The cut of fish alone, lightly seared like that, was amazing. http://goo.gl/NGqG2\n\nEverything I've had has been cooked to the right temp, I'm a Medium-Rare kinda girl and that needs to be right when paying for a nice cut. Overcooked meat should be a crime. \n\nIf you love a good steak with sides or specialty toppings, they will make it the way you want it. Whether you eat at the restaurant or order the food in your room, it's cooked to order and piping hot.", "business_id": "bewtZL-VV1oeGUdAhHVz6Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "el_BsZHqhCZK_VG27TyPBA", "review_id": "8W1hFeHcBTGUEDg3KksskA", "text": "I found the experience here satisfactory.\n\nI ordered the onion soup and a filet mignon with mashed potatoes. Both came out at the same time - I definitely would have expected at least a few minutes for the soup before the steak came out, but that's fine.\n\nThe soup was ok - about what I would expect, with a giant hunk of cheese at the top and soggy bread (at least I think it was bread at one time). I keep forgetting that I've never really found French onion soup to be all that appealing.\n\nI ordered my steak medium rare, but there was nothing medium about it. Very red, even a few cold bites. But it was a good cut of meat, so it tasted fine - better to be too rare than overcooked. The mashed potatoes were good, but nothing special.\n\nI don't really have anything negative to say, but I'd probably say if you're looking for a good steakhouse, there's another one about 100 feet away that might be a better choice.", "business_id": "bewtZL-VV1oeGUdAhHVz6Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-n5tKsLQ2sCBxB2URtHTPw", "review_id": "NPZcMnwPIV8MbPdRXPUMJQ", "text": "Came here because of a restaurant.com coupon.  The hotel it's in is spectacular.  The restaurant itself is nice as well.\n\nThe tables however were wobbly and so we changed to a booth. Service was excellent, very attentive. \n\n I had the scallops which were great but I didn't like everything else on the plate but that's my taste.  The calamari and spinach and artichoke dip were delicious.", "business_id": "bewtZL-VV1oeGUdAhHVz6Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vUBWg3dXVCDWvbGwWLrpbw", "review_id": "H4oG09SL0Q3sEzrqsrBr0A", "text": "This is an interesting place, for sure.\n\nLocated at the lobby of a hotel, it feels like you're traveling (not necessary on vacation).\n\nIt feels kind of empty and the traffic of people makes it feel more awkward. \n\nThe service was OK and so was the food. Nothing impressive.\n\nIt seems that the butter has sugar in it or something. The mushrooms tasted sweet and so did the mash potatoes. Not my cup of tea.\n\nThe shrimp cocktail was good but nothing impressive. The shrimp weren't as large as in other places but the serving was 5 pieces. They also use a small flat plate with the sauce on the side which kills the glamour of this dish (from my point of view).\n\nThe 7oz filet that I ordered was cooked the way I ordered, so that gives this place the 3rd star. \n\nI didn't pay so I'm not sure about the ratio price-quality.\n\nIt's OK if you're in the area but nothing to remember.\n\nCheers.", "business_id": "bewtZL-VV1oeGUdAhHVz6Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_8KVe_KWaJUmZugPvkzH_A", "review_id": "h-kPgjRI8uD4pKSEo9RgpA", "text": "Steak out of this world!  Rivals Ruth's and Flemings and stomps Morten's.  Great ahi sandwich, too. Even the vegetables were great.  :)  Atmosphere low key (think: hotel lobby restaurant atmosphere). \n\nThis restaurant is hidden away inside the Embassy Suites hotel which sits on the edge of a very high-end-old-money shopping and residential area near the Arizona Biltmore and the Biltmore Fashion Park.  A 3 iron's stroke away from Capitol Grille, with all of its stuffiness and see-and-be-seen crowds and valet parking, hides this amazing little find.  If you are going for the amazing food, courteous and efficient service (I.e. not to self-flagellate at the hands of uppity waiters), and a place to sit and enjoy the company YOU keep (not the company sitting in the tables around you), then this is by far a better choice.\n\nWe are on a 40 day strict diet protocol and had to order accordingly on our last visit.  The restaurant obliged without a blink and we were floored at how amazing a really good piece of meat and a pile of super-fresh asparagus can taste without floating in butter or oil of any kind.  That said, we can't wait to go back when we can try the dressed-up versions, too.\n\nThis isn't where you take your first date to impress.  It is where you go when you are confident that you are dating the right person and aren't afraid to let him/her know about your secret place for mind-blowing steak without the glitz of the big-name steakhouse.", "business_id": "bewtZL-VV1oeGUdAhHVz6Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "siQpkCEFKFmROKjF3jfAQg", "review_id": "TjKA-4MKVnxY1kDlshYOaQ", "text": "I'm a fan. I'll tell you why. It's not because of the ambiance or the physical space. It's simply a nondescript restaurant in a moderately-priced hotel. It's the kind of physical space in a hotel where you might see a family with a couple kids drop in or some other non-pretentious folks just heading out for dinner. From the looks of it when I was there, you probably won't need a reservation, but I do hope you go because I want Omaha Steakhouse to be open on my frequent visits to Phoenix. For everything the place lacks in pomp and circumstance, it makes up for what you want in a steakhouse, high quality beef.\n\nI travel a lot in my work. I entertain a lot. I visit fancy steakhouses and seafood joints all over the country. When it comes to quality of meat, tenderness of a steak, I put Ruth's Chris and now Omaha Steakhouse up there with the best of them. They're as good as the many awesome local top-of-the line local steakhouses across the country. And I find their beef to be preferable to Morton's, Capitol Grille or Gibson's. Those places have great product, but it certainly is a lot pricier than you'll find at Omaha Steakhouse and it's simply not as good. You go to those places for a lot more than great steak. You can go to Omaha Steakhouse if it's not the atmosphere, but the meat that is your number one priority.", "business_id": "bewtZL-VV1oeGUdAhHVz6Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jJTp4Uw3YI0AAcoXXSxBtA", "review_id": "BfCnnmAARLDHOuy3jh03Sw", "text": "Needed some dinner and this was convenient being at the Embassy Suites I was staying at.  We went to the area to get a table.  Mind you, this place was not even crowded or full.  We were given a corner booth near the front, but hidden.  That's fine.\n\nOur server asked what we wanted to drink.  Water would be fine.\n\n20 minutes passed by and we were wondering what was going on.  We finally flagged down the manager.  He apologized and offered us drinks.  I thought that the drinks were on the house.  The server also apologized.  Safe to assume he forgot we sat down at one of his tables.\n\nAfter that, we were tended to.  Still a bummer we had to wait 20 minutes (after flagging the manager down) to get our orders taken.  Another 15 for our food.\n\nDecided to go with the NY Strip Steak cooked medium-rare with a bleu cheese crust. This did not wow me at all.  The steak came out super rare.  Like the steak was gold on the inside.  And no bleu cheese crust.  I'll eat it.  I'm starving.\n\nManager came back and offered us dessert.  Was this \"free\" too?\n\nI still tipped as if my experience was good.  We all know tips should be for quality of service, but whatever.  As far as the food is concerned, no way this is even near the top with other steakhouses.", "business_id": "bewtZL-VV1oeGUdAhHVz6Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oYaKhtz2b7VHl6w1bmVwMQ", "review_id": "J3SVDWbNw8QwJ-a_IYQ9cA", "text": "Best kept secret in Biltmore area. Everything was excellent. We came with a newborn and the restaurant was quiet enough that she slept all the way through dinner. Our party was very surprised at such a great meal in an Embassy Suites Hotel. Which by the way was a great place to stay. Very clean reasonably priced and facilities not too spread out.", "business_id": "bewtZL-VV1oeGUdAhHVz6Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "J3I2NClEbD1Xr8lOdjxlqQ", "review_id": "I60mcmsw2NFDM1j3wB-b1g", "text": "The wife and kids wanted to treat me to a steak dinner for my birthday.  All of the expensive places were booked solid as this was actually Father's Day.  So, after doing a Yelp Search, we came up with Omaha Steakhouse.  The reviews were good and so we decided to give it a try.\n\nThis place is located in the Embassy Suites hotel next to the Biltmore Shopping center.  Yes, surprisingly,  it's in a hotel!  I've never really considered hotel dining as a destination dinner, only as a place to eat when on business trips.  This place, however, will change your mind.  You walk in through a beautiful tropical lagoon stocked with Koi in different pools flowing through the large inside atrium.  The Steakhouse is located in a corner of this atrium with large picture windows looking out on the swimming pool.  We made reservations, but that was not necessary as there were only a few parties when we arrived.  We were quickly seated in a window seat.\n\nThe menu is mostly steaks.  I mean, this is a steakhouse, right?  They feature the Omaha brand of steaks prepared in an open kitchen that can be observed from pretty much any where in the dining room.  Our waiter arrived quickly and we ordered wine.  Some sort of breadsticks/rolls and stuff was delivered with a flavored butter.  Tasty little treat before the big meal.  I ordered an iceberg wedge covered with Blue Cheese dressing, tomato and chopped bacon.  This was a delicious and refreshing salad that I had to share, because it was so large.  Moving on to the entrees, I had a NY Strip cooked med-rare (of course), my daughters each ordered Sirloin and the wife had Sesame Crusted Ahi dish.  The steaks came with a mashed-potato side and the Ahi came with asparagus.  My steak was under-cooked - it was actually rare, but I ate it anyway - I'd much rather it be undercooked than overcooked.  \n\nOur meal was very nice, the service was impeccable, I think \"Charles\" was our waiter and he provided exceptional service.  For the cost, great food, ambiance and great service, you bet I'll be back.", "business_id": "bewtZL-VV1oeGUdAhHVz6Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "R2-VB9ao-gTj4_00Gdnxmg", "review_id": "qxUyLYskkWGkqmaO1SvqQA", "text": "Outstanding.\n\nQuick review:\n\nThe steak was an incredible piece of meat. I had the 12 oz. filet mi\u00f1on and my wife had the 7 oz. Buttery. Flavorful. The right amount of smoky flavor.\n\nYukon Gold mashed potatoes were the best my wife and I ever had.\n\nThe broccoli was cooked perfectly.\n\nThe 3 onion, 3 cheese soup was delicious.\n\nThe blue cheese in-house potato chips were amazing. How do they make them so that are not greasy in the least?\n\nThe prices are surprisingly reasonable. Less than Flemings or Ruth's Crist.  \n\nThe service was fine. How convenient that it is located in the Embassy Suites Phoenix - Biltmore hotel. Just walked out of the room, took the elevator, and strolled to the restaurant. Didn't have to drive anywhere for this great meal.", "business_id": "bewtZL-VV1oeGUdAhHVz6Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "dmy3E3gRaH06hy7bf2DXwQ", "text": "File this under \"C\" for \"Cheesy franchise burger joints that I can't seem to get enough of.\" \n\nRather than rattle off the dozen or so things that I can't stand about this place, I'll settle with expressing the opinion of the silent majority inside my mouth. \n\nAnd that is: These burgers are tasty. And the topping bar as the \"2\" of that 1-2 punch is pretty devastating, leaving me with no choice but to heartily endorse this family-friendly shop of horrors. \n\nAt least I'm honest.", "business_id": "-yPdEze6bYRV2Sm1t4XJhg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2KyJLMY3jmASmwtnmlBuvw", "review_id": "k8k2Yw2zg4CG3oR1HlBg7w", "text": "Ditto to Jake & the Squid.", "business_id": "-yPdEze6bYRV2Sm1t4XJhg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_PrNbtn0GETIAODetNHytw", "review_id": "H-MJlkRTXC0BHPW8g8VFWg", "text": "This location is THE PLACE to take your kid's team for an end-of-season party.  They accommodate large parties, take reservations for large parties AND allow you to decorate your tables with your team theme!    Equally important:   they LEAVE YOU ALONE during the process--- so if you are a frantic \"gotta get it ready & it's gotta be perfect\" last-minute-crafty-maven like myself, THAT'S A GREAT THING.\n\nThey play fantastic-classic rock & roll, as in 50's & 60's & they have really, I MEAN REALLY cleaned the joint up.  New upholstery, fresh paint & all done WELL.  Top that with 'cooked to order' burgers that are CONSISTENTLY out of this world & you too will shout WINNER!", "business_id": "-yPdEze6bYRV2Sm1t4XJhg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8RzsGBVrqLWLCE8sOSYQkw", "review_id": "6X9drIUQ2TRPohJCeTTf3w", "text": "Jamba juice would be the happist place on earth but for two problems:\n\n1.) The sound of six blenders working in overdrive simultaneously makes my brain bleed and,\n\n2.) The Bunny Ranch is the happiest place on earth. \n\nAs JJ's go, this one is typically clean and staffed with the typical compliment of perky teen-agers all reeking of over-ripe fruit.   Is it expensive for a smoothie?  Hell yeah.  Is it probably out of your way in the morning? Yeah (unless you're a poor shmuck and work at the McDonalds next door).  Are you going to make smoothies on your own using  4 different fruits and orange sherbert complete with nebulously defined \"boosts?\"  \n\nFuck no.   \n\nDrop the $5 and get a smoothie from Jamba.   Jambo means hello, but Jamba means corporate health-craze capitalism.  Hip, Hip.....hooray.", "business_id": "aeRyndix1wheBlff2FBsMg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "VVY22u6E_tyKMkgHotEnXA", "text": "The smoothie could have been mixed a little bit better, unless you like sucking banana pieces up your straw. \n\nTeenage girls behind the counter were perky. Although I was the only patron in the store at the time, they asked my name when I placed my order. Odd, I thought, but cool. \n\nVery clean place with limited seating. Music was loud, though. Guess the teens were jammin' with Jamba.", "business_id": "aeRyndix1wheBlff2FBsMg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "5iRr-zyGvfWXF_1EIced1w", "text": "I like Jamba Juice.\n\nI like this particular location as well.\n\nLike Alicia, the place was JAMbING loud with music-- like really loud, like I thought I turned into my parent's b/c I almost wanted to say, \"Can you turn the music down, it's hurting my ears.\"\n\nI bit my tongue and anxiously awaited for my Orange-A-Peel.  It was good.  It was exactly what I expected and wanted at that very moment. \n\nClean, nice staff, good smoothie.  Just loud.", "business_id": "aeRyndix1wheBlff2FBsMg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wRRVIAIo8AbdayfvWky7jg", "review_id": "9tJKEBuNqMf_Gab5J4zr3Q", "text": "I have never really put too much thought into places like this, there really isn't THAT much that goes into a stop at Jamba juice... However, on one particular morning, I visited Jamba to get oatmeal and a carrot juice and couldn't have been more impressed with how fantastic the staff was!  I had a nice, comfortable conversation with the girl who worked the register, I believe her name was Maggie, it probably helped that they weren't busy but it was a very nice experience that pretty much paved the way for an awesome day.  And I really can't complain about the smoothies there, I think they're good, but the oatmeal was incredible!  Yummy yummy yummy!!!", "business_id": "aeRyndix1wheBlff2FBsMg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "7xv3fo_xbA-W5-0rM2em-A", "text": "Why would a person want to go into a place where they virtually never get your order right.  How does an order for 2 large pomegranate smoothies with wheat grass blended in become half a banana with a side of wheat grass and a small pomegranate smoothie with a side of wheat grass?  What is worse when the fellow making the order argues with you that the order is right and you are wrong?  This is typical of the place.  A friend likes to go in there or they'd never see me again.  I make them read back what I order or they don't get my AMEX,   You can make then print out an itemized receipt.  I'd suggest it.   In all fairness, I can tell you they have gotten my order correct one and a half times.  That's not saying much is it.\n\nThe company could also spend a little money on some sound proofing this place.  I agree with Nadia C, with all the mixers going and the music, it's not some place you want to be for long.  But, they could spend the money to train their staff to learn how to ring orders properly, so making the place a little more quiet obviously is wishful thinking.\n\nThe parking leaves a lot to be desired now that the Verizon office is a few doors down from them.  You'd better be fast when there is an empty spot or it can really become ugly.\n\nThe best thing I can say for the place is they have good oatmeal.\n\nI have truly enjoyed writing this review!\n\nIf you really want a much better smoothie go to Robeks on the NE corner of 16th and Camelback,  It's cleaner, nicer set up, and they have a magic ability to get your order right.", "business_id": "aeRyndix1wheBlff2FBsMg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "70RkhiEobIBK4lD8-_jkTQ", "review_id": "Vjn_ZRVIxWMOJaRRudAP6g", "text": "This was my first destination every morning for about 2 months straight in summer 2010!  Sucker for the Pomagranite Pick Me Up, the workers at this location are all nnice", "business_id": "aeRyndix1wheBlff2FBsMg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "yoDfjwyLi8jfyghj-Z7IWw", "review_id": "RF2S5DT_mMObmWCN6r1bCg", "text": "The staff is always so friendly here. Very quick and a great way to distract yourself while waiting for the Verizon next door to call your name!", "business_id": "aeRyndix1wheBlff2FBsMg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jaagaD0kk6dI4KFzyYxjfA", "review_id": "lfbMLt1oejIpfGw4sU7xTA", "text": "I am new to Jamba, however i am surprised at the AMAZING customer service that this store dishes out. One of the workers there has always noticed me as a regular customer. He has a stellar personality, gave me a 20% off card and sometimes has my order ready by the time i finish paying the cashier. He's always very bright and smiling or laughing with his co-workers, I believe his name is Christian. He suggested a banana oatmeal with peanut butter the other morning and i have to say that it has been the most incredible oatmeal i have ever had!!! (You must try this) At times i visit the store twice a day simply because i cannot get enough Jamba Juice!!", "business_id": "aeRyndix1wheBlff2FBsMg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "obTixVBziFCH0e-EUnAvtg", "review_id": "R7yfewHUK8De0y4HNmlneQ", "text": "Everything about this place is 5 star:\n\n~ The product is yummilicious\n~ The atmosphere is intentionally upbeat\n~ The price is fair\n~ Consistently consistent\n~ Convenient. The service is quick, so I can get out the door & on with my life.", "business_id": "aeRyndix1wheBlff2FBsMg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8U6I0GuBasZa9rapy2H-8A", "review_id": "SpvLZtl52sA4K74BR-NerA", "text": "Friendly!\n\nLoving the Chunk Strawberry Topper!!! It has fresh cut bananas on top, strawberries, peanut butter, non fat yogurt, soymilk, pumpkin flax seed granola...sounds delicious right? Well it is. I would like to venture out and try the others like this but they sound kinda tart. There is a berry, mango, and acai topper...maybe next time.\n\nOn occasion I get the wheat grass shot for fun. It's nasty tasting but it is supposed to be good for ya.\n\nOh and fun seat dancing music while you wait.", "business_id": "aeRyndix1wheBlff2FBsMg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kdI1Jh6wN6WzeTM4-fapOw", "review_id": "H8ibjhJR9beEg4OWjuqQFQ", "text": "OMG this is the best jamba juice in town, they make their smoothies nice and thick, not all watery like most jambas do they make it just right, I'm addicted to jamba  juice all over again =D the staff is nice and I just love it. Probably be back tomorrow, if I have time.", "business_id": "aeRyndix1wheBlff2FBsMg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lOvgjEkecLfVJwJriEjt2w", "review_id": "8neDESl8mFnWrBdfxOyT0Q", "text": "In my opinion, this is the best Jamba Juice location in Phoenix. It doesn't look like much, as it's tucked inside a strip mall, but you will not disappointed! Workers are always friendly and smoothies are always top-notch. I think this is partly because this is the \"model\" or \"training\" facility for other Jamba Juices in the area. Go here!", "business_id": "aeRyndix1wheBlff2FBsMg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u-M4jMYKXsj-l1BYdyNpRQ", "review_id": "wp7sz9ywHXFIlJftxES3ig", "text": "Friendly staff, great smoothies every single time!", "business_id": "aeRyndix1wheBlff2FBsMg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9UtNYyrWnpMbpshMrZSRGQ", "review_id": "NeAs-eZGGTImQ6a0CG2FZw", "text": "My Jamba order is consistently the same, so it is easy for me to compare them all... and this is the one of the more reliable and consistent locations in the Phoenix area!  Seriously, what's not to love about JJ anyway... five stars!", "business_id": "aeRyndix1wheBlff2FBsMg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S6NrF2WuiJXp9BbWEDpcHQ", "review_id": "dy6sZve8F5Eq7qUZyDnl_w", "text": "I'm cheating on Robeks....and it sucks but I have to give props where they're due and the four stars is mainly for the friendly staff that this location has. The abundance of hello's and how are you's is sometimes a little much but they always have smiles and it shows in their ginormous tip jar.\n\nThe smoothies are good. As fresh tasting as Robeks? No. But since the location closed down (which makes me sad as me thinks the chain isn't doing as well as I would think it would be) this is the next best thing and it ain't that bad! I'll check back in once I've had more of their other options like the fruit only smoothies as well as the veggie/fruit smoothies.", "business_id": "aeRyndix1wheBlff2FBsMg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "mqELWLgzXtcQDCxY60Xkyg", "review_id": "jEHgOANfy_vNDiUctQhazQ", "text": "I'm always jumping for Jamba Juice. This tucked away location that is next to Verizon Wireless in a strip mall has some of the friendliest staff around. They fit the culture.\n\nMy Jamba Juice experience is always a blast. It is my morning boost of energy to help start my day. Who needs coffee when you have a healthy option that gives you your daily recommended amount of fruits or veggies along with a free boost. \n\nJamba Juice offers more then just smoothies. They have tasty, snacks, breakfast baked goods and oatmeal. They recently added meal deal options such as burritos that you can take with you along with a smoothie. \n\nIf you haven't already be sure to \"Go Jamba!\"", "business_id": "aeRyndix1wheBlff2FBsMg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aThkIdpPnim8OLES1WVvgA", "review_id": "cMU9FayiITAqj6t5M_bacA", "text": "Don't come to Jamba often but when I do, I always have a good/quick experience with a delicious smoothie.", "business_id": "aeRyndix1wheBlff2FBsMg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XEt6ca2YS8rakadPFKWQIg", "review_id": "ST8ibDqTgAXACgyF_o0WaA", "text": "The employees were absolutely wonderful and friendly and amazing. In saying that, however, I have ordered a topper (different types mind you) and each time I get them they are runny and inedible with a spoon so I usually end up drinking this runny, granola mix with chunks of bananas in it. So I guess I will just have to order a regular smoothie next time or try a different Jamba Juice.", "business_id": "aeRyndix1wheBlff2FBsMg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9E84fbiLm0L8dFeyDwcGeA", "review_id": "lrCKDBzSvyX_30rutfvukg", "text": "I was really looking forward to a great smoothie for lunch. At first, they said it was too watery and said they were going to remake it. As I watched, they poured it back in the mixer for a quick remix and then poured it into a cup. It was still watery and was probably the worst smoothie I have ever had!\n\nSo disappointed...", "business_id": "aeRyndix1wheBlff2FBsMg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HkcQQwAbP_kI9tgK4DQaoQ", "review_id": "KkNc7Bl-ZlrK_Sld2-heMw", "text": "Apple n greens is pretty darn tasty. Always good.  Love the consistent results and customer service.  I'm fan.", "business_id": "aeRyndix1wheBlff2FBsMg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sp9xgvS9KxYU0cpdqre8qQ", "review_id": "6bNO2eBTob58cTu_TWGQ9Q", "text": "Love this place . good healthy food. Great service great drinks. This is very clean too.", "business_id": "aeRyndix1wheBlff2FBsMg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yUOYoJmjiu01HfSucwDctQ", "review_id": "jt4dqSVn-wKoDyJVAqVqpA", "text": "Very good experience overall.  Fast, friendly service.  Knowledgeable order taker and smoothie was good.\n\nKeeping it from a 5 star was the lack of a clear choice of a low carb or low sugar smoothie - menu nutritionals are confusing.", "business_id": "aeRyndix1wheBlff2FBsMg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RwfjIYt9vzmqOQoi1khtEg", "review_id": "pmIFFDbOoziyHVLTN1aeBA", "text": "Horrible. Don't go to this location. They don't follow the parent company's lead.", "business_id": "aeRyndix1wheBlff2FBsMg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "wHg1YkCzdZq9WBJOTRgxHQ", "review_id": "qZnEspGQB_QtFmuWGenfqQ", "text": "So it looks like I'm reviewing jewelry stores today.  I came here with my perpetually broke but quite bejeweled friend a few months ago.  I will say that any jeweler with a sales lady who practically begs me to try on a $140,000 diamond ring and gives me a bottle of water is 5-stars in my book!", "business_id": "CBwfqbMvp-_l9Klx1wra2Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "joIzw_aUiNvBTuGoytrH7g", "review_id": "KIveB-ZZwsdbutGKb8JzLw", "text": "Great friendly service here which was quite a surprise at the Biltmore.  I've had negative experiences at other merchants so I had reduced expectations for a jewelry store.  Outstanding selection of brand names for timepieces including Chopard, Breitling, Rolex, and more.  They were very willing to show me several pieces without much prompting.  I can't stand places like Ben Bridge that seem so reluctant to take out a piece for closer viewing.", "business_id": "CBwfqbMvp-_l9Klx1wra2Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "fUXhZUdcsavHlzQyVT7Pxg", "text": "I recently took my Movado watch in for repair. I was disappointed to hear it would have to be shipped out, but I was gauranteed it would be fixed within a few weeks.  The man actually doing the repair emailed me with a cost estimate and had me sign off before they began the work. \n\nThe watch was repaired, but it took much longer than I was promised (almost 6 weeks). In addition, after I got it home and inspected it I noticed it appeared as though they had left it in a cleaning solution for to long. The inside was tarnished and it took several polishing wipes later to get the stains off. \n\nFor the price I paid I would have expected a higher quality of care.", "business_id": "CBwfqbMvp-_l9Klx1wra2Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vn2P_6iWNLXIpsdZpCdz2w", "review_id": "5n0y1vCjvGsQG8TH-g53oQ", "text": "In today's economy where most businesses try to provide the least and charge the most, I feel that it is necessary to give credit where credit is due.  Thus, I'd like to give a shout out to Hyde Park Jewelers in Phoenix, and specifically, Quinton V, one of their sales associates.  Quinton made the engagement ring and wedding band purchasing process extremely easy and very low pressure.  He is very well informed and was great at teaching me all about diamonds.  He spent an hour with me the first time I walked in the store and never pressured me into buying anything or spending more than I wanted.  I ended up with the perfect engagement ring.  Fast forward five months and we went back into the store to buy bands.  Again, Quinton was very easy to work with, put us both at ease, and provided us with several options that fit our budget.  We walked out less than an hour later with the perfect band as well.  I appreciate businesses that go the extra mile to make sure that customers are happy with their purchasing decisions and take the time to inform them without pressuring them during the process.  If you are looking for a quality jewelery store without the high pressure sales environment, go to Hyde Park and ask for Quinton.  You won't be disappointed.", "business_id": "CBwfqbMvp-_l9Klx1wra2Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Xpg-v0vUg2vPNQqwStkGCQ", "review_id": "XPrppda6iHHV8LfkUyDIkg", "text": "Went in to look at a matching wedding band for my Tacori engagement ring.  The man that helped us was nice while we were in the store and was going to reach out to Tacori regarding a few questions we had.  He honestly wasnt overly knowledgeable about the brand, which was fine since he was willing to contact Tacori directly.  We never heard from him so we bought the Tacori wedding ring elsewhere.  I don't know why he didn't call us...I can't imagine him thinking we were not serious given I already have a Tacori engagement ring with a diamond that is well over 2 carats.  Oh well.  Their loss.\n\nOn another note, I've had my ring cleaned in their store and the designer specifically says that their rings are NEVER to be placed in Sonicare.  When I mentioned this to the sales person he had no idea.  So much for authorized retailer.", "business_id": "CBwfqbMvp-_l9Klx1wra2Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QphixlpnwSu45frCqbXJvg", "review_id": "t9f2YkLt5s_yb5zO-sRasA", "text": "We came in looking for an engagement ring with minimal expectations.  We had just recently started the process of looking and I am typically very indecisive, so I explained from the start that we were only looking.  Eric was great - he was very personable, didn't push anything on us, was respectful of our budget and actually found many ways for us to get more bang for our buck.  We ended up designing our own ring which allowed me to get exactly what I wanted.  Eric was so knowledgable, kept us updated and informed each step of the way, and made the process so fun (even for my fianc\u00e9).  I just got the ring and couldn't be happier.  I would definitely return here in the future and I recommend Hyde Park Jewelers (Eric specifically) to any of my friends.", "business_id": "CBwfqbMvp-_l9Klx1wra2Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "UAtEhT1FA0bF2SluvP8VbQ", "text": "Sports injuries (or injuries of any kind, for that matter) are no fun. \n\nI had a surgery on my ankle when I was a senior in high school and my sister was in and out of the OR with knee problems for eight or nine years.\n\nDr. Zeman handled both of us and it was as pleasant an experience as it could possibly have been. Mine was a one time and out, once my physical therapy was over my ankle was healthy and it has been ever since. \n\nMy sister's repeat injuries were a result of her continued participation in tennis, and then a reflare from a ski crash. Dr. Zeman was always helpful and courteous, and he even was flexible with his schedule to accommodate us, which isn't common among sports medicine docs. \n\nMost definitely one of the best in the valley, if not country, and easiest to deal with.", "business_id": "ZPkomfeRH2pflacWf7U3-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ndWPuz43ZqUST7IeTjUZyg", "review_id": "NHlNf1pP9GJOdJy9dagImQ", "text": "A friend of mine referred me to Dr. Zeman and I'm SO happy she did. I had this knee scoped back in 06 from another ortho doc in town and it was horrible. This experience is how it should be! I wished I would of known Dr. Zeman back then. I probably wouldn't be in this situation again if I had!  Dr. Zeman scoped my knee  Nov 2, 2011 and removed a 2 cm cyst and cleaned up the meniscus. I can't tell you how happy I am with not only Dr. Zeman but also his entire staff. I feel like I'm in really good hands and I know I am getting the best care possible. They actually really do care!", "business_id": "ZPkomfeRH2pflacWf7U3-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qDBaslzhTlpzOPg7hARuzA", "review_id": "lbCGla9eVmJ0JEeLiUkrHg", "text": "A", "business_id": "ZPkomfeRH2pflacWf7U3-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ofxlhi_HKp7myFDpwg9aIA", "review_id": "Z3GvTlxlr3sqxuFDyEmJuw", "text": "I usually go elsewhere when I do laundry but as of late it seems any laundromat I go to seems to be on the fritz of despair. \n\nI recently went to this location, they had 27 I repeat 27 machines that did not work, it was a mess, and the coin machine I repeat the coin machine was out of service...how the fuck am I suppose to do laundry without quarters. \n\nLuckily I brought some with me and also had some on reserve in my car ashtray, but I am short just a few bucks for drying. So the girl behind the counter notifies me that she has change which I promptly hand her a 20 and say can I get like two dollars worth of change. she says she can not change out a 20 dollar bill. \n\nI have had the worse luck at laundromats lately I swear between the dimwitted help and broken machines the only reason this place did not get a flaming bag of dog poo thrown against it's window is because it has a few classic arcade games inside...that probably are out of order too!!!", "business_id": "I8gWPPkeXJIC0hpjK-8ptg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "SHTJPF9xvkB912zkmvUw9A", "review_id": "zlb2gEhoK7BbF8OGK0bmHA", "text": "Wow, I actually go out of my way to hit this \"nicer\" laundromat.  The machines are cheap and I mean cheap.  A 4 load wash is under $4 (I think it's $3.25 and you pay an extra .25 for hot water wash).  The laundromat is always clean and I actually get my clothes dry quickly since the clean the lint traps regularly.  I my experience... all laundromats are sweltering hot, I mean 50 dryers going all at once and you expect to be blissfully comfortable.  Dream on.  In the year that I have been going there, I have rarely seen machines out of order.  I'd like to say twice, but possibly 3 times.  Laundry is a suck ass chore, but at least I can knock it out in a decent place.", "business_id": "I8gWPPkeXJIC0hpjK-8ptg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YU0yJh4kQKv58qj08saJtA", "review_id": "hXYJHQK6X6hKO4jFdSgCuw", "text": "it was a dump. There was no one around to help. and half the machines were down.", "business_id": "I8gWPPkeXJIC0hpjK-8ptg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZLrgVN95FOY8qptME4G9nA", "review_id": "oWPIQ6X2d2CzR6Kqr9L9tQ", "text": "This is the best laundry mat I've ever been to. It was clean. There was lots of space. There is an attendant there who helped us when we had a hard time getting change. I don't want anybody else talking about this laundromat is awesome!!", "business_id": "I8gWPPkeXJIC0hpjK-8ptg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oTA9p10x9UZfXIKroWZ1LQ", "review_id": "K6RIlXoI-E0SHFkyBb1nOQ", "text": "Open 7 days/week from 6A-10:30P. Parking can be a problem depending on the day/time. Also depending on day/time it can be full of families/children. During the summer it is hot inside. I really like the large selection of front load machines, from single loads to four load sizes. There is a money changer and two televisions. Plenty of carts and folding tables. I've been going here on/off for over ten years.", "business_id": "I8gWPPkeXJIC0hpjK-8ptg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zAWtQH-UoiYXdACqnuoFPA", "review_id": "tJKY6cdOKzSdY3LgowTaDQ", "text": "This is a good place to do a lot of laundry in a short amount of time. It is probably five stars during the slowest hours. I wouldn't recommend coming on the weekends.  The laundry carts are hard to get and parking can be limited. They do have change machines that work well.", "business_id": "I8gWPPkeXJIC0hpjK-8ptg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U-7bw2PW3QDiWxjdqOtLZA", "review_id": "JodrMoR_Mwl5l4Nv-7V-0Q", "text": "I have been going to this laundromat for about 5 years now.  It's great!  Water is always hot, and the dryers are always drying.  It's a laundromat people.  What more are you expecting?  $3.00 for a triple and $4.00 for a quad and you get a pre-wash and a regular wash?  Can't beat that.  Yes it's crowded on certain days of the week and certain times of the day, but there are many people out there who do not have the luxury of a home washer and dryer.  I get in and get out as best and as fast as I can.  I will go to the Firehouse subs or Filaberto's while I wait for my clothes to dry.  I have never had any issue with my clothes being tampered with or messed with.  They could use more carts but overall I think this is the best coin operated (what's left of them) laundromat in the city.  I will continue to go here.", "business_id": "I8gWPPkeXJIC0hpjK-8ptg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5Bo1cEXkJbxIPR6mPIDIRQ", "review_id": "XLKTcHgw-Hqz_8T21vGbHA", "text": "Standard GNC store. Friendly staff. Fully stocked with everything you would expect from a nutrition store.\n\nJoin their Gold Card program and save $$. Save extra the first 5 days of each month.", "business_id": "cQx6Tbzs7zMWCbDfZ4PBJQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nGvxLe5jdJGbxTYt9XjScw", "review_id": "-TgAlEQ8F4JAXycePjpMDQ", "text": "So apparently not all GNC's are created equally. This place does not have the same prices as the GNC at Mesa River view. Pretty lame right? I thought so as well and why does GNC make their employees wear ties? Pretty lame considering those guys make about $8 per hour.", "business_id": "cQx6Tbzs7zMWCbDfZ4PBJQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "gzJpPaHN-NXBkAZcZri3hw", "review_id": "DHhw2N-OBlzzJmbDjvmbBQ", "text": "Although this retail location appears to be stocked with merchandise, the staff seems disinterested in helping. They would prefer to assist clientele who are on the thinner / fitter/ younger side of life. Anything else they really don't have the attention span for.\n\nAs witnessed on multiple visits.\n\n[Head Shake]\n\nBefore I dropped a chunk of mass I ventured into this store. I would have spent the world and the moon that day. (The mgr of sales in training at my gym had sent me over to \"invest\" in protein what not.) I had a very specific product to purchase and a list of other \"maybes\".\n\nYeah, this is before I started eating clean. Anyway, I had some questions. But the same very tall, dark haired lad, had to help a gal. With her cell phone. And then with mints. And some other critical stuff.\n\nI get it. Flirting. Sure, on the job. Go forth, do that.\n\nBut when I finally had his attention, he had the audacity to be annoyed. At the actual paying customer. (vs. the gal that works next door and pops in all the time.)\n\nHoy Vey. Kids. I get 'ya. \nBut help the old ones with their wallets wide open next time.\n\nPeriodically I would stop in there on my way to Sports Authority. To buy some energy bars. SAME THING.\n\nThen I changed my food vocabulary and never, ever, needed to go in there.\n\nDON'T GO.", "business_id": "cQx6Tbzs7zMWCbDfZ4PBJQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4zVoaTJx2Ik1tHYRiIddXQ", "review_id": "h6rEB94JKYUpkCptWombQw", "text": "07/15/07\n\nThe quintessential New York Deli...or at least what I am told one should be (having never visited New York).  \n\nSolid, satisfying, hot and cold sandwiches with a variety of potato and salad (macaroni, etc.) side options.  Cafeteria style, so know what you want by the time you get to the counter.  It's a great place to go on Sunday morning and read the paper while you enjoy a carved sandwhich.  Of course, there is nothing heathy about any of this food, but it's solidly tasty and satisfying.  Slightly pricey (hot dog special is a good economic choice), but the atmosphere is relaxing, always clean, consistent quality, and they have free self-service water, so you don't have to bother with getting back into line if you're still thirsty.  \n\nWhat makes it unique is its authenticity and distinction from chain and fastfood stores.  It's not particularly interesting food, just good to satisfy your deli cravings.  Plus, I believe it's locally owned with gives it actual personality.\n\nCome on Sunday and then walk down to PetCo. (or is it Petsmart?) and visit the adoption dogs.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "XL9D0wXPLcmNox-d9XDfTg", "review_id": "BKk4XaZ5MguUaBnsOetLFQ", "text": "It was great to find a New York / Jewish style Deli in the middle of Phoenix on my last trip out there.  Miracle Mile doesn't hold back on their servings and prices albeit a tad high, is well worth it.  You can't go wrong with the 3-D Sandwich Combo, it has Corned Beef, Pastrami, and Roast Beef.  Ask them to toss in some thousand island and sauerkraut.  I beleive they have multiple locations, so google or yelp them!", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "iqUw6ICmmUSmwqwB-x1xrw", "review_id": "cTKOQJoXXXDP0vl2QZcE4Q", "text": "Ah, Miracle Mile! I will always love you.\n\nI grew up in Phoenix during the 70s and 80s, offspring of parents who had grown up on the East Coast and knew what a real deli was supposed to taste like and smell like, and at that point in Phoenix history MM was the only game in town for that kind of experience. Probably still is. \n\nAnyway, we ate at the old Park Central location hundreds (okay, maybe just dozens and dozens) of times, sampling everything on the menu -- the pastrami is still my favorite, though. I can even remember when they expanded and built out that back patio with the koi pond, which quickly became my favorite place to sit when I went there with my mom. The Chris-Town location was okay, too, but it didn't have the koi pond so it wasn't as interesting to me.\n\nAnd the guys who worked behind the counter, what a bunch of old pros. If you went there during lunch rush, you had better know what you wanted when you reached the counter (and since you'd probably been staring at the menu for five minutes you had no excuse not to) or you'd get sent to the back of the line!\n\nI was sad to hear that Park Central location was gone, a little piece of my childhood being closed off. But this location at the Colonnade, it's not bad and the pastrami is every bit as delicious as I remember from years past. I can't wait until the next time I'm in Phoenix to visit my mom so we can go there again!", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wAm7i46tiGxSlxwTp4shjw", "review_id": "5usHXXzY7NCmM9xuW0hzlw", "text": "Reminds me of a place in Chicago called Manny's.  Although, MM is a lot cleaner.  This cafeteria style deli is the best.  I always get the Pastrami.  The corned beef is good too.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "GubdNFoDAsiwE6bWIr97cQ", "review_id": "k_SMAnK3PbrLpfGzyoVzVQ", "text": "I really enjoy this place. It is usually busy but we still find a place to sit.\nI almost always order the NYer with pastrami on rye. Just too yummy. I have on occasion order other foods and yeah it is all good.\nOne thing that does sort of freak me out is when I get in line and it is my turn to order the guy taking the order always alerts his co-workers to look at me and they mutter in Spanish quickly and then smile and go back to business. It has happened every time I have been to this or any other location. I know why they are looking but they are so blatant it is strange. Oh and yeah some white guys understand Spanish too.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "zSQps4R-_w8YkjDtgIsfiw", "review_id": "2Uf8fhBFAKznOHTTMT2cGg", "text": "Love this place!! It's huge, it's got a great big menu sure to fulfill anyone's needs. \n\nI CAN'T wait to go back!   (Probably in between shopping 8 hrs at Last Chance)", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MLNXzph9nlCXGiSuv5G5Yg", "review_id": "2v0HtCpb_x9YZQTa2GrZ6A", "text": "Okay, a little disclaimer for bias.  Having known the family of this establishment my whole life, I can personally attest to their devotion to their food, the customers and the atmosphere.  The Garcia family first hit a home run with their original deli location at Christown Mall.  When they moved out of Christown they opened up a pair of locations with huge fanfare both at the Colonade and at Arrowhead Mall.  To be honest, I didn't think the Colonade would do all that well as they were invisible from Camelback Road.  Little did I know the following this place had.  Everytime I've gone the place has been jumping.  And rightfully so.\n\nWhen you walk in you immediately notice the fun color scheme as well as how clean it looks.  The aroma from the hot line is as alluring as you'd expect.  No waiters or reservations here.  Just hop in line and order your dish from the cooks as they make it right in front of you.\n\nMy tried and true favorite is the brisket sandwich on kaiser bread with a side of fruit and a slice of one of their fresh pies to boot.  Sometimes I'll grab some pastrami or corn beef as an alternative.  They've also got burgers and kosher hot dogs if you prefer.  Other sides include chili, fries, mac and cheese, or one of a number of soups.  The food is delicious but simple.  And whatever you order, you'll feel like you're in a New York style deli (without the NY attitude of course).\n\nSo why only 4 stars instead of 5?  Well for one, this hip deli near the Biltmore area isn't cheap.  True, you get what you pay for, but I couldn't afford to eat here everyday.  A good meal here usually runs around $15 -$20 so just be aware of that.  Also, this place is wicked busy, especially during dinner.  Usually you can find a seat, but it can get pretty noisy in there.  Don't let this scare you away though.  Especially if you live in the central Phoenix area.  Alot of the folks who eat here are people from the neighborhood so its highly possible you'll run into someone you know.  If you're on the west side, their location at Arrowhead Mall won't disappoint either.  \n\nLet's give props to the folks at Miracle Mile.  This small family operation has grown by leaps and bounds over the years, but you'd never know it talking to the owners.  The same humble attention to good food, a good atmosphere, and a neighborhood following still holds strong after all these years.  Success clearly hasn't changed this family recipe.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "JVeCUlDmcwJ3pteEdmzeHg", "review_id": "7hS98YSJNaiddCQ0kqToOQ", "text": "So I finally made it to the Miracle Mile Deli - after hearing so many things!!\nWe turned a meeting into a lunch meeting....and closed the deal.\nThe parking lot was full outside...so I hesitated because if I have to wait in line for food....its not happening!!\nBut once inside, it resembled a glorified cafeteria with plenty of seating YAY!! When it comes to deli you can't be a snob to decor - my true test is a pastrami and corned beef sandwich and they clearly received the thumbs up! While they only had potato knishes.....their selection of other goodies made up for it. I will be back. =0)", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-VAF4FC-WKd39_t_RV8XdA", "review_id": "wb3cKaAC8aTk-ze7B8vtEg", "text": "A nice, cafeteria style eating establishment in Central Phoenix/Biltmore Area. \nParking is a bit cumbersome, due to many businesses in the complex, but can't be faulted on The Miracle Mile. \n\nBelly up to the hot line, where a 10ft steam table greets you with the specials of the day, and the standard fare. The menu has typical Jewish Deli style offerings. Big ass sandwiches made with corned beef, pastrami or my fave beef brisket. I had the \"New Yorker\" which was pastrami and slaw sloppily put between two pieces of your choice of bread. I like pumpernickel. \nAdd fries, complimentary pickle and a drink, it was about $10. Not to shabby. I'll be back.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "FxxYCRPcpd__yhRRmmtyMQ", "review_id": "YRqr71biHeX6ChtobcG1Ig", "text": "Three Non-Inflated Truths About Miracle Mile:\n\nFirst: I don't get what all hype is about this place? This really isn't that much of a deli. It's more of a Luby's meets Subway. I'm not using that as a put down, it's just the best way I can think of how to describe this place.\n\nSecond: The food isn't great, it's just pretty good. I'd been hearing people rave about this place and how it was a NY style deli. Chompie's is more NY than this place and the food is generally tastier there. I ordered a turkey sandwich on french bread with Swiss and cranberry sauce... It was okay and filled me up but it wasn't anything particularly memorable.\n\nThird: Miracle Mile dishes out pretty solid portions. It's not too much and it's not too little. To be honest, it's probably a little more toward too much... but in a good way.\n\nGo to Miracle Mile for a decent meal, just don't expect the Second Coming.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ofxlhi_HKp7myFDpwg9aIA", "review_id": "KDo3cIdmqsUzad3TrGQzmg", "text": "I originally walked in here and thought to myself man I bet this place is a hot place of old people in the morning..I can see the shamu wearing old ladies gathered here in the morning drinking their coffee and gabbing like little chatting Cathy dolls about the new pool boy, and the old dudes talking about their tours in Nam and the Korea and the few survivors from the big one  WW II. To say the least I did not see that but I did picture it in my mind...suffice to say it was not like that but that was my first vision:)\n\nWhat's good about this place is it has plenty of space the staff seems very attentive and it is clean and the sandwiches are delicious with pretty large portions. Not huge or anything but decent. I did think it was a little pricey considering I could get a bigger better sandwich at subway for about $3.00 cheaper. This place in not bad. Run of the mill a little pricey. But would not be opposed to going here again.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "N-D-d1Z4UybdlkK1HxlNPA", "review_id": "hMQ5YBdD2W6lmzfKoAYi_A", "text": "\"Hey, Kerstin! Why are you eating a grilled cheese for dinner? Didn't you just eat out?\"\n\n\"Yeah, but we ate at Miracle Mile.\"\n\n'Nuf said, really, but our experience was such an epic fail, I must elaborate a bit. This was Hubby's suggestion, mind you, and he was pleased they had several vegetarian options. After a lunch of Peter Piper, however, even his lame veggie sandwich was pretty good to him. We'll see if I have to rush him to the ER later, since MM served sprouts when no one else is right now due to a contamination issue. He got his sandwich with a supposed potato knish. This was supposed to be creamy mashed potatoes with sour cream and seasonings in a pastry crust. What he got was an overly peppered dried out, square of potato chunks in an unnatural color wrapped in an anemic crust that had zero taste, crunch, or flake to it. It had that speckled look that old pastry gets. If this is what a knish is supposed to be, then they nailed it.\n\nI got the chicken and noodles with a side of mashed potatoes. It came with two inexplicable slices of untoasted bread. What is this? 1950? At least it wasn't Wonder Bread. It was wheat. I had asked for sour dough, when one guy told me there were no caraway seeds in the rye they served me initially. There were. The manager \"saved\" me by correcting his employee about the caraway, only to be given the third degree by the ghetto tart working the register. \"Why don't you like caraway?\" she asked. I tried not to stare at her ridiculously over-plucked eyebrows and garish make-up as I replied, \"I really don't like the taste.\" When she asked me \"Why?\" a second time, you'll be happy to know that I refrained from informing her that the gang-bangers she was obviously trying to attract would not likely be frequenting  this establishment. Anyway, the chicken and noodles dish was complete mush and the \"sauce\" was totally canned, and topped with a lovely hunk of congealed cheese. It was also not to temp. The mashed potatoes were 75% instant with some red skins thrown in for that \"real\" texture. Foul, foul, foul. \n\nHence, the grilled cheese.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "_7el1cOgnfkNfmZKi277bQ", "review_id": "sxl07QmBZWz8xEsXjWpfYQ", "text": "There are sandwiches and then there are SAMICHEZ. I would walk a mile for miracle mile! \n\nI'm not sure about the entire menu mind you so my review is based off of certain Items. For instance the Straw! juicy Pastrami piled high with melted Swiss cheese and hot sauerkraut on rye bread delish. Ok I must admit I was a Pastrami virgin before the mile. So I have nothing to base the deliciousness of this pastrami against. All I can tell you is it tastes great to me. \n\nNow I am not a virgin when it comes to there Macaroni salad and that salad came to party! It's really good! \n\nThe deserts are great to I love the pecan pie! I cannot even call it pecan pie it is PEEECAN Pie, not to sweet just right scoop of vanilla ice cream sets this off! The cheesecake is yummy and the carrot cake well it is some of the best I have tasted in awhile. \n\nAlso this little known tid bit, they serve farmer brothers coffee! Which I find to be the best of the pre-ground coffee's out there. I prefer farmer brothers over Starbucks any day. \n\nCheck out the mile and try the pastrami. \n\nPS I gotta knish once, yea once. I don't recommend it Bluck!", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Bwo_j9OGpZN60T5HxKOTeA", "review_id": "1pwT7iacn0npFUw6GoCJFw", "text": "Good variety of deli-style food, big portions. Not sure about how healthy the food is - it seems a bit greasy / fatty. But there's definitely something here for everybody in your party, meat lover to vegetarian.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2FiNCj5rM3nF0qgaWf86Gg", "review_id": "38TeU9RI0jcANHdBk17GMg", "text": "Grotesque food, vulgar staff, blech.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "b9XdpPlzZCVimhNb0z8CNA", "review_id": "CISmlshpoGFIPTzP7KAM8Q", "text": "I forgot how much I liked Miracle Mile Deli until quite recently when I realized I've been going there about 3-4 times a month.  In fact, I was astonished to find that I hadn't written a review of the place yet.  So here goes...\nFirst off, the food is served cafeteria style.  I know this turns many people off, but if you give the place a chance, I don't think you will be disappointed.  As I said earlier, the food is quite good.  My favorite is \"The Straw\".  It contains mounds of hot pastrami, melted Swiss, and sauerkraut.  You have your choice of bread and I always choose the onion roll.  If you like corned beef, try \"The New Yorker\".  It's similar to \"The Straw\" but with corned beef and coleslaw.  All sandwiches include fries and a pickle spear.  You can add everything from macaroni and cheese to steamed veggies on the side.  A typical lunch will set you back $10-$11, but most people can make 2 meals out of the sandwich.  File this one under my \"Best Lunchtime Eats!\"", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5-2JHDnSsoSaoRKDHPeTtQ", "review_id": "QY_QUUJmIwCpSl0vg-S47Q", "text": "Whenever I feel nostalgic for my childhood, I go to Miracle Mile and order a straw sandwich on onion roll with a potato pancake and homemade apple sauce on the side.  It is a total guilty pleasure.   They've been in the Valley since 1949 and when I was a kid we used to go to the Christown location every weekend. My grandma used to always order the polish sausage  and my mom loved the hot brisket sandwich.  Even though it's not an authentic Jewish deli, it's still really good food. Other things I love here are the New Yorker sandwich and the vegetable soup.  Lots of yummy food at a good price.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Im21ac2UE0oEUOLtBByWpg", "review_id": "3WsvZ2UQrtjIoB1brAU_3Q", "text": "So you may feel like a cattle in line to get branded as you shuffle through the gated line on your approach to the bar, but it will be well worth it. You are here because you like delicatessen sandwiches. Whether its corned beef, pastrami, or one of those 'other' meats you will walk away satisfied. I usually order the New Yorker on rye bread with a potato pancake and a Dr. Browns cream soda. Mmmmmm", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-9mljS0O9mwdOnGv-Oea3Q", "review_id": "JKLUXUovJCU6kbcdin74NQ", "text": "The line moved fast. The food looked fresh. The menu is ample. The child menu is short and fare priced. The sandwiches are a lot better priced than Chompies. I had the honey-baked-ham sandwich. I know it's a Jewish deli for the most part but if you offer it make it good okay. It was alright. the ham was thin sliced and tasty, the bun however was not so good and the lettuce not so crisp. My friend had a chef salad and well it did not look very fresh either, the cheese was sort of melting back together though it had cute little cut out shapes. The lettuce not so crisp once again. The child with us seemed to enjoy the kid serving of Mac and cheese and was able to finish it. So the portion size was good for a 6 yo. \nI did notice that a lot of people seemed to not eat all or any of the bread or bun their meal was on so though I'm picky, it appears to be a fair assessment that there is an issue with all the bread other than the rye. \nOh and the fact that a kids meal comes with soda is an issue, you have to pay more to give your kid a milk! That astonished me. So much for healthy America. Kid's meal comes with a cookie, French fries (yes with mac & cheese) and pop. I feel the children getting fatter reading the menu. So this Saturday lunch snatched $25 from us for a Chef salad from like two days ago, a ham sandwich on 2 day old bread and a fatten up you child kid's meal with milk and one adult small soda. Would have had a better sandwich and salad at Subway for a lot less. But I suppose if you try something else on the menu it might be worth the visit.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 13, "useful": 8, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "tlSSQwfHYJany7wPoTH46A", "review_id": "27TXL4_fweQTrgVnhJ7btg", "text": "Dear Miracle Mile,\n\nThis is the last time you will ever sucker another $15 bucks from me for bland, over-salted cafeteria food. I hate to be the rabid cur of dissent in this love fest, but I can no longer fake it and go with the flow. I despise everything about you, Miracle Mile.\n\nUnless someone had cued me into the fact, I never would have guessed that you were trying so hard to duplicate NY deli-style fare. Why so? Because every NY staple I've tried from your fetid excuse for a deli has sucked so effing hard it just about pulls grey matter out through my ears. \n\nStale and mealy defrosted cheesecake that was as unappetizing to look at as to consume. Matzo ball soup so bland I had to keep looking down to assure myself I was indeed consuming something other than hot air. Wilted salads guaranteed to deflate my hopes upon first bite. Vegetable soup that was so flavorless as to be nearly nonexistent. Are you trying that hard to fade into the background, you wallflower? It's no wonder the median age of a patron in your restaurant is pushing 80. The near total annihilation of my taste buds is the only way I would ever step foot through your doors again.\n\nAnd then there's your pathetic excuse for a sandwich, Mile. Pastrami and corned beef sandwiches piled (not so) high with bland, fatty meat that's been slopped with reckless abandon atop your choice of bread, guaranteed to disintegrate in five seconds flat. All topped off with a slice of sweaty Swiss cheese that adds zero flavor and flops listlessly atop a piteous excuse for a sandwich. If it weren't for the spicy mustard at each table, I'd hardly have tasted anything at all! Bravo! You surely deserve an award for the most poorly constructed sandwich in all of Phoenix! \n\nAlthough I guess that dubious honor should clearly be bestowed upon your brusque, monosyllabic cafeteria line workers. \"Next? Bread?\" Unappetizing slop of meat, slid down the line to the next guy. \"Fries?\" Heap of fried garbage, liberally applied, slid down the line. That is, unless you're asking for something outside of the crap-sandwich-and-fries box. At that point your request will be wordlessly acquiesced to with a scowl and a slop. \"Drink?\" No! Please! NO! Just get me out of this slovenly pit of cafeteria hell. What do you want, I'll pay anything! Anything!\n\nWait a tic. That's your whole ploy all along, isn't it Miracle Mile? Brainwash the masses with mediocre food and overcharge for everything to make it seem like it's a privilege to be dining upon such slop.\n\nWell I'm on to you. I've given you plenty of chances, Mile. Your Reuben was the only sandwich that didn't make me want to violently upend tacky cafeteria tables on the way to my car. \n\nWishing you the bland, inoffensive dreams of an automaton,\nErica", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fAiVqZv7P_oc5CzGMX_G9w", "review_id": "ZJ7Sv_7EvEm3T-O5532EDg", "text": "So I just don't think that I am a deli kind of person, it is just not my thing.\n\nLast week some of my co-workers wanted to order in lunch, and since I am still kinda the new kid, I didn't want to really voice my opinion on our selection.  After I had agreed to be the one to pick it up, they picked Miracle Mile, and I couldn't back out at this point...so I decided to just go with it.\n\nI got the Miracle Mile Special, which was a cup of soup and half of a sandwich and a side dish.  I got the Navy Bean soup, pastrami with coleslaw on rye bread and some potato salad.  I generally love Navy Bean soup....but this was so bland and brothy, it was not anything like the Navy Bean soup I have had in the past.  There was also no ham in it....boo!  The sandwich was good I guess, but I am not really a sandwich kind girl, so I just picked at some of the meat.  I will say the potato salad was good, but not good enough to warrant a return trip.\n\nSince it is right near my office I fear I may be suckered into going here again, and I will muddle through on those days, but I can think of about 50 other places I would rather go first!", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "j8ocPEVty-EEYQk_Zeldyg", "review_id": "ZmcNXDldZNoGtTlfQHPfmg", "text": "So I was reading an online discussion board about the best sandwiches in Phoenix and this place was suggested a few times.  I figured since it was pretty close to my hotel I'd give it a try for dinner one night.  I ordered a Veggie New Yorker.  My first mistake was ordering it on plain sourdough bread...you need a heavy duty roll to stand up to the sauce and the cole slaw they put on there.  I thought my sandwich was pretty tasty, but it wasn't the type of sandwich I'd want to have all the time.  I got potato salad as my side and it was really bland, I wouldn't order it again.  I highly doubt these are the best sandwiches in Phoenix but at least there were a lot of options to choose from...the guy in front of me actually ordered a whole turkey leg!", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "Ou-Us5YZa4SXWKbK9T818w", "text": "OMG! The combo is my fave! Combo is pastrami and corn beef together in harmony on bread. YUM!!  \n\nI have been coming to this Miracle Mile for tons of times..  Always love it.  It is clean, fast, and good!", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wC1CPV5bf--bDLtlhNSPLg", "review_id": "bwWNLS3Vd91Wg-amnfpONQ", "text": "I had a pastrami on rye with a salad instead of fries. The sandwich was great-piled with hot pastrami, sauerkraut and thousand island. The salad was exactly as it was billed but better than having fries. I tried some of their homemade horseradish and it was good but not as hot as they make it seem. \n\nMy only dislike? The place looked and felt just like a school cafeteria. I'd rather not revisit jr high, but this place at least had better food.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AVCBC2G5RjJM8tu_PebFPw", "review_id": "ZdXj0NaeYqmmMDXQURcSYg", "text": "Cafeteria food, no flavor \n\nI did a combo with the turkey sandwich, salad, and mac, I have to say I think my favorite thing might have been the pickle. For $11 bucks really,.. no thanks. Plenty of better deli's around here", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_lA4GgcUKW1f892o5jGhBQ", "review_id": "-3Ji4DDoOEEnSZbVlGnevQ", "text": "Well, being pretty new to Yelp, I have started jotting down places I wanted to check out. Of course, knowing their hours definitely helps. After planning on a stop at Blue Fin (which isn't open on the weekends), I ended up at Miracle Mile at Camelback Colonnade following a quick stop at Trader Joe's. I ended up being pleasantly surprised with the result, though the price was a little higher than I had hoped.\n\nWalking in, the decor is pretty laid back; clean and open, with a dessert station right by the door (never a bad idea) and an easy path to the counter. My first time there, so I had to do the \"What do I want?\" walk through the line. Luckily, it was slow, so I was able to pick out the Combo sandwich (pastrami and corned beef). Watching them make the sandwich, you could see how thin cut the meat was, and the marble rye looked fresh (other choices include sourdough, rye, and a few types of buns). There were a multitude of options for sides (french fries, a few pasta salads, etc), but I ended up paying the extra $1 for mac&cheese. From there, it was a quick walk to the register to pay $11 for my meal, along with grabbing some free horseradish.\n\nI took the food home, and it was worth the wait. The sandwich, which seemed a little small when the cook made it, suddenly grew to a thick mass of beef. I even had to pick off a few slices that were falling out before taking a bite. Gotta say, it was excellent. The pastrami and corned beef were a perfect match, and there was just enough fat to give it that extra burst of flavor. They give you regular mustard with the sandwich, but I preferred my own spicy mustard, with the occasional addition of horseradish (which had a good bite). The bread was perfect, and the crust broke away with every bite. Finally, the mac&cheese was a great addition. The flavor could have been stronger, but it was very cheesy and the pasta was firm without being overcooked.\n\nOverall,  this was a pretty good find. As others noted, the price is a little steep for a deli, but you will certainly get a full stomach for around $10, so I can't complain too much. It may not be a usual stop, but it was a good find.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uZbTb-u-GVjTa2gtQfry5g", "review_id": "PCPXdAJ6eWBhCFLBIrdrdQ", "text": "Probably the worst tasting stuffed cabbage I've ever had.  It was sickeningly sweet (tasted sweeter than my soda!), and there were raisins in the tomato sauce which probably added to the sweetness.  The ground meat on the inside on the other hand, was very bland.  I thought when you had something as a \"special\", such as the Friday stuffed cabbage, that meant it was supposed to be really good?  The overwhelming sweetness of the sauce made it very hard to eat.\n\nThe only redeeming factor in the meal was when I tried some of the Straw sandwich (pastrami, sauerkraut, swiss), which was decent, nothing spectacular, but a whole lot better than the stuffed cabbage.  At other delis I've been to, you can get a whole lot more meat, and more flavor for about the same price, so I will probably be skipping any future visits to this deli.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "caELu3OqZm8LkdikpmEB4w", "review_id": "iBVCCPzeGqYWCmqojBKqgA", "text": "While I'm not a big corned beef or pastrami fan, my coworkers love this place. Every time I go, I manage to find something good to eat as there are endless choices of food to eat, and its all pretty good. I'm a big fan of the matzo ball soup here and the sandwiches are all piled high with meat and cheese. It's a little pricey but worth it for the large selection. Is this a traditional back east deli? No, but worth a shot for sure, as you just might find something you like.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zing3W2AVxcHwmBHid-Fcg", "review_id": "VehgopRJRc4LZ9UWWwQ_dg", "text": "No, I simply cannot put in a good review for Miracle Mile. \nA coworker recommended this place to me. Actually, two coworkers did.\nHowever, upon inspection of my pie right before I was about to eat it, I noticed that there was mold in it.\n\nYes, mold.\n\nSorry Miracle Mile, your fries were bland and while your chicken tenders were decent, I can't forgive mold in a pie. I did take a picture of it so I will be adding it to this review as soon as I can.\n\nWho knows if I will get my 2.95 for moldy pie back.\n\n*ETA\nMM has been notified and I am to receive a gift certificate for my 2.95. I was given the option of returning it but it's over a 40 min drive.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v3IrMAMxz9ScN0dtU_eS8A", "review_id": "ZubrgZQBpCSF9qmE_FyxsQ", "text": "I came here hankering for a real deli experience (e.g. chompies/ east coast style), but I was willing to settle for just a decent sandwich.   I ordered a turkey sandwich and got dry bird on a tasteless, tacky bun that induced grade school cafeteria flashbacks. I consoled myself with the fact that I at least had a pickle to munch on.  but alas! I bit into a revoltingly limp, fetid-smelling, gag-inducing gherkin not fit for consumption.   I had to spit it out in my napkin like some priss---a sorry thing for a woman who likes to chow down.   well at least I had some water....\n\nmy advice: go an extra mile to steer clear of this glorified cafeteria.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jKeaOrPyJ-dI9SNeVqrbww", "review_id": "499GhmlbybbURhKTK1aOsQ", "text": "I'd been craving some legit deli food.  I'm snobby about sandwiches.  I grew up in PA and spent much of my free time eating and hanging out in Manhattan and Philadelphia, two cities full of prime delis!  I had high expectations walking into Miracle Mile.  It just emits a vibe of deliciousness and authenticity.  My friend Jen recommended this place, and she ordered a reuben that looked amazing even to my vegetarian gaze.  I ordered a NY veggie sandwich on a fresh roll.  Good god, y'all!  That sandwich took me to heaven for a moment!  Best of all... (are you ready for this?), I substituted my french fries for a 100% real, 100% fresh potato pancake for an extra 95 cents!  It was soo soo good I kinda came close to crying into it.  You see, it's outdoor bazaar season in Pennsylvania, meaning potato pancakes are being cooked every weekend in every Polish church parking lot for miles around.  I've found a cure for my PA summertime homesickness: Miracle Mile Deli.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bmzq_nkjYqp8aWn12RJdhA", "review_id": "ZBWMi7xgJpbHZIEu8s3mVw", "text": "Went there with my boss, we met some co-workers there. I had the Combo on Onion, it was great. Service was fast. Price was average. I'd go again.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "d66FhQQZzFDKxklh6t63RA", "review_id": "YRjHyS0RofcqFytvZGZwaQ", "text": "I was driving by looking for a place for lunch and I stopped in, hoping for some deli food. \n\nI was quite surprised to see that it's actually an old-school cafeteria. I didn't know that these places existed anymore and I was ready to be charmed.  Alas, that was not to be.\n\nAlthough I came inside in the mood for pastrami, watching the staff throw together - and I mean that quite literally, I've never seen anybody, anywhere make a sandwich as quickly or carelessly - I lost my nerve and ordered the meat loaf special, thinking that was probably a better way to go in a place like this.\n\nUnfortunately the meat loaf was dreadful as were the mashed potatoes.  Absolutely devoid of any flavor and covered in a gloppy gravy.  Seriously awful.\n\nI see that one reviewer described it as hospital food.  That's being charitable because some hospitals actually have edible food.  It's more like what I imagine prison food to be like. \n\nIt's also not particularly cheap.  My prison plate was $9.73 with the tax.  Not recommended.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9K0JDQTeRgo4fbs-fSnRgA", "review_id": "f8QJgOYLvy5cQhaj4cj2zw", "text": "Wasn't in the mood for a sandwich this day, so was happy to see a nice selection of salads to choose from. Ordered a grilled chicken salad that was simply divine. Large portions of chicken served over crisp lettuce and a balsamic dressing to die for. Very yummy and satisfying lunch. A great find in Phoenix!", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kOb1hWSwA6aD2mRVy6lqFQ", "review_id": "7-UFEkP8KZJy-3kPkcQlKg", "text": "I had a pretty basic sandwich.... turkey and cheese on a kaiser roll with fries. It was pretty good I will have to admit, but $10 for a sandwich and drink definitely makes it not worth it. I would visit more often than 1 or 2 times a year if it were not so expensive. Yea, I am cheap but .... its a sandwich.......", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kvDdT-N99fSaTBqe_k6WAg", "review_id": "RRpF-drX4HwpSxb57zjNKA", "text": "What an AWESOME casual dining experience!! Food was FANTASTIC! I've traveled all the best deli meccas of the country but Miracle Mile's pastrami was the best I've ever tasted!! Flavor can't be beat! Sandwich was big and plentiful, service was UNBELIEVABLY fast, FRIENDLY and EFFICIENT! I'll definitely be back and bring my family! There is an obvious reason this valley favorite has been around for decades....they know what they are doing!", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yA77gvXdxFViK0mZcSiveA", "review_id": "_di_omSYENx8LyK8FxUgCg", "text": "I want to try EVERYTHING on the menu!!! But it's hard to do because the portions are so HUGE on everything.\n\nI usually go with a sandwich with slaw. The coleslaw has a nice sweetness to it, but tends to be on the soggy side. The sandwiches are usually packed with meat. GREAT place for liverwurst.\n\nThis is a cafeteria-style place, so you can clearly see how fresh everything is. But the place is usually packed for lunch, so they cycle through everything relatively quickly.\n\nThe employees are always friendly and the place is always CLEAN!!! Whoever is doing the hiring there is doing an amazing job.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_LsbT_uW0UE6rhsWiAIrsg", "review_id": "rNeH9FPP8Zva_ndm_pmJSw", "text": "the food was cold including the soup,fries.  the brisket was dry and the service was awful.  The ruben was awful.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Xuenogrwo0BnEydaV7aZag", "review_id": "F12Dw6jK4YGS29hLe4kZvA", "text": "MMD has the BEST Homemade macaroni & cheese, vegetable soup and every meal comes with a pickle!!! All their dessert are to die for AND I heard on their Facebook page they sometimes have \"secret words\" and you can get a FREE dessert :) \n\nhttp://www.facebook.com/miraclemiledeli", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ncoNk2rMZcFkR6BZctP1Hg", "review_id": "3lJKrtzCdoCnrxU0m4mfxQ", "text": "Every time I travel to Phoenix, I go to Miracle Mile. It is usually my first stop after I leave the airport. While San Francisco (where I am from) is known for its world-class restaurants, there are no great delis. Every deli in my city--from the traditional deli to the is-this-meat-or-is-this-tofu deli--pales in comparison to Miracle Mile. Either the deli has day-old, rubber-like meat or has bread so stale that a pigeon wouldn't eat it.\n \n\nThe sandwiches at Miracle Mile, in stark contrast to all of the other delis I've frequented, provide the perfect marriage between great meat and great bread. Their brisket and pastrami sandwiches are so good that every time I bite into them, I'm transported to another realm of consciousness!", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EP3cGJvYiuOwumerwADplg", "review_id": "zl-Xuxp7JMaiWIcfU8lflg", "text": "Came here yesterday so I could get my car washed at Danny's while having lunch (this works out perfect to kill 2 birds with 1 stone).  I always get the New Yorker on rye and it never lets me down.  They have great coleslaw and thousand island dressing so the flavor with the pastrami and rye work out perfect.  I like that there are a thousand tables here and 2 lunch lines so they can really pump you through quickly.  You can tell the quality of the food is top notch and service is always great.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MXahyrxoyzcMufZGXcySPg", "review_id": "BKiFoCgwmfpM8NkQeq-05w", "text": "I've been eating at the Miracle Mile Delicatessens for over 45 yrs now. What makes these guys special is that the consistency is the same regardless the store or the decade. They are making the same fabulous Straw sandwiches & brisket of beef today that they were making in the 60's. Family owned & the pride shows. I'm looking forward to eating here for another 4 plus decades, God willing!", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 8, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "VbVYgDRCzlMKcIPRebR7dw", "text": "So, I love deli food.  a lot.  I've tried a few deli's out here, including these guys, and I have to say, I think I like them!\n\nPrices here are typical deli, but from what I can tell, cheaper then others.  You can get just about anything, anyway you want.  I love how they have Matzoh Ball soup, big huge deli sandwiches, and all the fixings.  YUM!\n\nThe past few times I've eaten here, its been on lunch with coworkers.  I've kept it light with my order, since falling into a food coma and taking a nap at my desk after a huge lunch is generally frowned upon by management.\nI've gone with the Kosher beef hot dog, fries, pickle, and tiny pop for a grand total of $5.24.  My friend usually gets the tuna on wheat while here, and she likes it here as much as I do!\n\nWhat I do find odd, is that its buffet style serving.  You walk through the line, give your order, and walk down with your plate while the guys behind the glass fix your order.  Service here is quick and efficient, and seating is plentiful, even during the lunch rush.\n\nI would recommend this place to most anyone, and they have multiple valley locations.  yummy!", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Aaafbip-U2aeTXbvinBLiA", "review_id": "iLnGwBxGgn4GWbmDE4gq_w", "text": "Mmmmmm..a Combo please!  Pastrami and Corn beef together at last on a soft onion bun with Swiss cheese (or without)..best thing when you are craving MEAT! Yep, certainly not a diner for vegans.  Miracle Mile has been around forever, and I love to have a great sandwich or entree at this location.  From deli sandwiches to daily specials like meatloaf, roast chicken even cabbage and corn beef, it's a miracle I haven't gain 20 pounds from here! And they have Cream Soda...mmmm.   Side dishes include fries, potato salad, salads, mac n' cheese and potato pancakes.  The portions are huge that you can share or take the left overs home for a midnight meal.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QThlnQ7AvzZwXHKD5DjdCw", "review_id": "er9uFIdgih5sloX3CoeXaQ", "text": "I had been wanting to stop by this place for a while, and finally decided to do it today. I was hoping for a bigger selection of salads, but it's a 'deli,' so it can't really bother me that salads aren't their main thoroughfare. I opted for the Supreme (Turkey, Bacon and Cheddar) on wheat with lettuce, tomato and onion; I think I got Provolone instead of Cheddar but I'm not complaining. The bacon was wonderfully crispy, the turkey was thin and absolutely delicious, and the pickle (spear on the side) was cold, crispy and yummy. I got applesauce on the side instead of fries...I only took a couple bites (waaaay too full), but it's very good and it's chunky; not quite so pureed as traditional applesauce. I don't know if they have it made for them or if it's some applesauce you can buy that I wasn't aware of, but I like it. I'll definitely be back at some point, and I'll probably get the same sandwich.\nThe servers were also very friendly; all in all it was a satisfactory visit.\n\n\n**Update**\n\nI SWEAR when I was first typing this, it had the Scottsdale address. This is in reference to the Scottsdale Promenade location; I have never been to the Camelback one. \n\nThat is all :)", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rYLbXiiMwc-iEIuZWtvmdQ", "review_id": "0GlRikljAzX41A7Rb9d6IA", "text": "I am such a fan of this deli because they offer quality food at a very reasonable price. It has a real East Coast feel when you walk in and the staff is super friendly. I would recommend anything on the menu and don't forget the fries!", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "e2mJAZ09fXqZMgQ-OiRIHg", "review_id": "X-zWQ83FhtOC5V6XD7NleQ", "text": "I've been eating at Miracle Mile ever since I can remember, initially at the old Christown Mall location.  For my youth, it was the only Jewish/American deli I knew.  It's still great after all these years and location changes.  I've since eaten at a few deli's that can top it, but not by much.\n\nI'm not going to run down everything I've eaten over the years; you know what deli's have to offer and this place is no exception.  Get your matzo/pastrami/corned beef/chicken soup on, homey!", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_4lqpCYCqOQzbB6xQGGhrQ", "review_id": "1Hujw_Mb5jx2M-3ZrqyNRA", "text": "I walk in here with the intentions of getting an egg salad sandwich, when the three people in front of me order a \"straw\" sandwich.. basically pastrami, sauerkraut, melted cheese and bread.\n\nDamn that sounds good!!\n\nSo i end up getting the same thing with a side of fresh fries and a pickle.\n\nThese sandwiches are big enough to share with someone, but with me starving like I was, I quickly polished off the entire thing.  it was yum.\n\nI used to go to the one that was at Christown, but it's been closed for many years.  I was happy when they opened up this location.  It's right next to work, so that helps.\n\nI will be back!", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aTi0NVrcPJWbN6jAsJVcAw", "review_id": "NPOqZHCZy3b8y0z3kja58g", "text": "Nah. I forked over $13 for a club sandwich, mac 'n' cheese, and a large Pepsi.  The mac 'n' cheese was good, and the sandwich was just okay.  I say take your $13 and go to Texaz Grill!!!  WAY better food, and for $13 you can get dessert too.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LXWAXIeYFIdgd2JVPF-9qA", "review_id": "PFPREtht8kX1WXAZ2lYk_g", "text": "I always hear great things about this spot and when I had a chance to go it was a must... I entered the restaurant it smelled so good I wanted to try everything but I went with the New Yorker and a cup of Split Pea Soup... I rate the experience as followed.\n\nThe New Yorker - A\nSplit Pea Soup - A\nStaff - A\n\nI was really impressed with the food here... I need to go back ASAP and get the stuffed Cabbage Rolls... Lots of great food to warm you up on these cold winter days.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QY09z2M_tno4Xa1rnPa9iQ", "review_id": "bzHSw4NMG0T7tM4brdtxRQ", "text": "One of the best Delis in Phoenix !!", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "J3I2NClEbD1Xr8lOdjxlqQ", "review_id": "0f-5N5VmlvYOarAh13CwrQ", "text": "Miracle Mile is a classic of Phoenix.  I remember as a child going to Chris-Town Mall with my parents and begging them to get me a hot-dog from MM, it was that good.  I've been visiting this deli in one location or another all of my life - of course, Chirs-town is now gone and MM left long before it's demise, but back in the day, there was a MM in every big mall.  Nowadays, the one for me is at the Colonnade mall.  This location is a big, open dining room, sort of cafeteria style seating and cafeteria style ordering.  Parking outside is a breeze.  You go in, and line up in one of two super-efficient lines, usually there is only one, but when it's busy they will open a second.  Don't worry, if there is only one line, these guys have been doing it for a long time, they move fast.  Shortly, you end up in front of the meat guy, tell him which sandwich you want, what kinda bread you want it on and so fast his hand will blur, he slices the bread, puts some delicious pastrami, brisket, Corned Beef or whatever on it, plates it and slides it down to the fries guy.\n\n  Sandwiches are ordered from the menu board on the wall above.  I'm always torn - Brisket, BBQ pastrami, New Yorker or a Straw - they are all so good it's that difficult to decide.  I've never really tried any of their hot specials, although they always have something like a baked fish on Fridays, some days enchiladas, BBQ chicken, Cabbage Rolls and of course, like any good Jewish Deli, Matzo Balls - These dishes are all very tempting to me, but I cannot break away from the sandwiches.  They also do egg salad, hot dogs, hamburgers and other cold sandwiches and salads.  \n\nWhen the Fries guy gets the plate, you tell him if you want a pickle spear, Fries or something else.  Something else like cottage cheese, cole slaw, jello, potato latkes, etc, etc - see, it's just like a cafeteria, only with really good choices.  The fries guy piles on your fries, slaps the plate on a tray and it moves to the dessert section.  So tempting, cakes, pies, puddings, pastries, all fresh-made.  I'm not a big sugar eater, but the desserts could even tempt me.  I generally pass.  Finally, the drink order, the usual sodas from the fountain, some bottled sodas, even beer if you want.  My Drink of Choice, iced tea and in the double-digit number of years I've been enjoying MM, I have never, underline, bold, NEVER had a bad iced tea.  \n\nFinally, you gotta pay for all this, find a table and begin your noshing.  The dining room can be quite noisy, it's large, generally full at lunch time and if you need some quiet and it's a nice day, they have some tables on the walk outside.  Sometimes I will go to these tables to enjoy my brisket quietly, sometimes the hustle and bustle and people-watching keeps me in the dining room, no matter what, it's always a slice of heaven for me.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U1rWefUv8sM0Ojjsddd6Eg", "review_id": "BuZKK7iDZ0LFy68rwZwMIw", "text": "I've eaten the hot brisket of beef sandwiches on onion rolls at Miracle Mile for over thirty years. I no longer live in Phoenix but I must visit every vacation usually more than once. I first ate at Chris-Town and then Park Central and then Arrowhead and now Colonade. The brisket is as good today as it was in 1980.  I know the corned beef, pastrami and egg salad are equally excellent but I order the brisket nearly every time...I've never had brisket at any other deli that even comes close to being as good. The fries are always great too. The bread pudding is my fave dessert but be prepared to split it or take it home, its huge.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MJ2xFLYg_e9d62Wbxr50aQ", "review_id": "V8_NU0cpQlle-9_aW8_0rg", "text": "i could eat the hot pastrami sandwich everyday for the rest of my life!  the new yorker is good too.  the fries are good.  not the best but good.  they have alot on the menu but all i order is hot pastrami and the new yorker.  any side you order is expensive.  so i never order anything.\n\nthe ambiance is loud during lunch.  i guess this is a local hot spot for lunch.  lots of seating available.\n\ni've never had a bad experience here.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4kPVOgRPApsSKJM9rFoX_Q", "review_id": "-4loeAID0gmvaHXjafqvkA", "text": "Excellent New Yorker sandwich; pastrami, cole slaw and special dressing, get it one an onion roll! This is a huge sandwich, beware of afternoon naps!", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "l0tFyukya2-GQfJCXpSArQ", "review_id": "-LZS4xdBhAziJmZSHmJr0Q", "text": "It is by far not a true delicatessen, but more of an upscale sandwich shop with some soups.  The corned beef has little flavor because it's so lean, they do not make any of there breads, soups are average at best, hot foods are acceptable, there supposed boiled potatoes are right out of a can, chili is below average, and all there deserts are not made in house.  If you want to experience a real deli in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area, head to Chompie's.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zZxr7X10CDThXZbnkLmNVA", "review_id": "NoiCz3z6OCRGJtKyHVzEMg", "text": "Ordered hot corned beef and wife ordered a cheeseburger at 230pm. We were the only ones in the place.\n\nI asked to please wait to make the corned beef until the cheeseburger was ready.  Ok, no problem.   Paid the $21 and went to a table.  Within 2 minutes, the corned beef arrived.  I asked for the 2 meals to come together, young lady.\n\n\"Don't worry, your order will be right out.\"\n\nFifteen minutes later, it came.  Corned beef was dry and tasteless, cheeseburger ok for eight bucks.\n\nI agree with another review, this place is just an overpriced sandwich shop with bad service. Not sure what is special here, if anything.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "obUfwBM9RA-PtjB5QDUABw", "review_id": "gr4RD0K0hFAMgsk32HQSlg", "text": "Don't bother, especially if you want an order to go. The sandwiches usually come with fires or sides like coleslaw or potato salad. Unfortunately, to go sandwiches are accompanied only by a miniature dollop of slaw. Likewise, the grilled chicken salad is lettuce, chicken, 2 cherry tomatoes, and 3 slices of cucumber for the outrageous price of $9.00.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "p4SNP70HYUpK_wXhRpIcFQ", "review_id": "gXj_qMHkkZh7g-MZDaISHg", "text": "This is a great Phoenix delicatessen and one of my favorites. In fact, I always preferred Miracle Mile over many of the other deli options in the Valley. They have great corned beef and pastrami, and both are always moist and tender. The only thing that makes me do a double-take at Miracle Mile is when I am asked if I want cheese on my corned beef. Who performs that act of sacrilege? At any rate, their fries make for a nice side to their sandwiches, but I actually prefer their potato pancakes. They also have a very good matzo ball soup (although my mom's recipe is by far the best), but I don't recall them serving it on a daily basis. Another excellent choice is their split pea soup. The nice thing about Miracle Mile is that they serve a specific menu of dinner entrees for each day of the week. Try their hot turkey dinner, which is simply the best. This is a nice, casual dining place to enjoy good food, and, located on Camelback Road, it makes for easy access to the Biltmore Fashion Park or downtown Scottsdale.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ltGh04bjEBhwItWVVG7UJg", "review_id": "QjUqL1Mq3gkxlVxHYClV0w", "text": "Looking for a light lunch at Miracle Mile Delicatessen? Oy! You won't find it here!\n\nI was stuffed fuller than the turkey on my challah ever could have been. The \"special\" is described as a 1/2 sandwich and (either side salad or) cup of soup. I had no idea it also came with French fries and a pickle wedge! The turkey was fresh and overflowing over the bread. Try it with a side of cranberry sauce for that \"Thanksgiving\" flair. The matzo ball soup was also tasty, with the flavor of homemade broth.\n\nIt had been quite a while since my last visit to Miracle Mile Delicatessen and the new decor gives it a lighter, airier feel than I remembered. But the service is just as fast  and the portions will leave you stuffed to the max!", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HpxGTDm60d9JapjN36JFSQ", "review_id": "pF05URr8fIlFsMaL8WnOSw", "text": "Awesome food and great service.  Their reuben sandwich w/ fries is to die for!!!", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w3vaAEovbaHTIJg6iKI72g", "review_id": "GixIpD-9umZKEJ5HeKUKqQ", "text": "Best deli i have ever been to! Have been a loyal foodie fan since it's inception at the old christown mall. The newer location Rocks. Great food & Prices. The busers are awesome- you feel like you are being waited on by top notch servers and they arent even servers! just because its a deli doesnt mean the service experience is underrated.Please TIp  these awesome servers- they deserve it! It is my moms favorite deli also....we will continue to be loyal foodie fans of this awesome deli.FYI- Best Rueben Samy i have ever had!", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3IvLtjTkLs_B1FexZwHkRQ", "review_id": "-OImjDiCTkShCKIr8fX7-Q", "text": "Brisket on a kaiser with the juices dripping onto the bread. Makes it a little hard to eat, but its yummy.  Fries are good too.  A little spendy, but all in all a good deli meal.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BuwjlU6D4kcs1aGo7wSM4Q", "review_id": "i_EUbAK0qBIIADwxVpzpGA", "text": "I'm going to admit this.\n\nI don't have a single Jewish or New York ounce of DNA in my whole body. I've never even been to New York ( I know, but it's on my bucket list). \n\nMy family is either from Cincinnati ( German and Scottish), or the Washington DC area (Irish and French). \n\nBut maybe a little bit of me is a reincarnated New Yorker? \n\nThere's got to be a little deli in my DNA strand, or in my memory somewhere....\n\nBecause I have loved this place since I was a kid growing up in Phoenix. \n\nMy parents used to take me in here for  potato pancakes and chicken soup and Hebrew National hot dogs as a kid. They ate Reubens piled with sauerkraut and Swiss cheese on marbled rye bread. I didn't know better yet, or I'd have had one too. . \n\nLater, I got a job working at KLZI Radio one summer between college semesters\n ( my dad got me a stint as a substitute receptionist) and it was close enough to duck in for lunch. Cabbage rolls? Sure! Matza ball soup? so what if it's 117 degrees, bring it! Liverwurst? were my friends around, no, well ok! YUM. \n\nThe lunch specials were cheap and affordable on my minimum wage budget. Besides, my dad said I just had to work, not that I had to save any money, right?\n\nI still like this place, and you can still get some good stuff in here. I like how long it's been around, and I like their story. \n\nIt makes me happy. \n\nLast time I went and got my dad and dragged him back to Portland I got some chicken liver and it was good. \n\nYum.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lEBQbsd1WpnEYN0tAm33eQ", "review_id": "kpqaQwr96XeJ4ChW0iAmDQ", "text": "Miracle Mile is the best lunch in town!!!! I've been going here for 20 years. They put so much into each and every meal/sandwich. They will make any modification you want. Meatloaf, stuffed peppers, the Reuben, the pastrami and sauerkraut, it's all good! There's a Hispanic guys that's been there as long as I've been going there. he is the nicest guy. I love this place. Best casual business lunch in town.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PgINUOMQqSpro4CF5xsziA", "review_id": "5N_kUzsRGwLauAuI-vN5BA", "text": "Amazing sandwiches and probably the best servers/staff of any restaurant I've been to. Great choices and gourmet sandwiches available that comes with a handful of sides and a pickle. Condiments on every table and a tray of free water at the end of the counter. All smiles around. Such a great place. I can complain about the price but I just keep coming back anyway! It's that good!", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QY09z2M_tno4Xa1rnPa9iQ", "review_id": "4Jan2LlTSdVEBeE_7YfvOA", "text": "The best Deli in Phoenix.  This place is always crowed around lunch and is well worth the wait.\n\nMy favorite is the Pastrami and Swiss on marble rye and make sure you ask for the thousand island dressing!!!", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KXn2zYKvnTzYVY7eblHSNg", "review_id": "S64HrvppM2IGwIZF9brfGw", "text": "Thanks to all the staff at Miracle Mile Deli for a successful delicious catered lunch on March 8.  The food was delivered on time, set up appropriately and abundant.  We had the cold cut plattter, lighter side platter, veggie platter and all the fixings.  My group thoroughly enjoyed the meal, as did non attending staff with the leftovers, which were plenty.  The pricing was well within our budget.  I have been asked list them as \"keepers\" for future event catering.  We'll be seeing you again!", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "g0cmMHdo3uD178YKlLMKSA", "text": "Stopped in here for lunch today, accompanied by Robyn N. & Mike C.  For this first visit, I ordered a \"Straw\", which brought out a sandwich with pastrami, cheese and sauerkraut on a big fluffy round egg bun with toasted onion flakes on top.  For the included side item I chose a potato pancake rather than fries (no extra charge), and they gave me little cup of sour cream to spread on it, along with a cup of applesauce which I ate by itself.  A tasty pickle spear also came along.\n\nThis delicious lunch is supposed to be a reasonable $9.79, but was only $8.32 with a coupon from the website.  The restaurant itself was nice too.     :-))", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "ohRev2g3tvXpV3gBnhC-og", "review_id": "DkTpGYf-F37pfelTkYYtAQ", "text": "Had lunch here withRobyn N. and Rand H. I had the #1 straw  which consisted of pastrami on a bun with saurkruat and and mozzarella cheese and a potatoe pancake.well the potatoe pancake was only 3 stars and the sandwich was not bad but not as good as scotts generations. I like deli's and this one did not shine over the others I have been to.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PZc3S5ql5-VzEZm9TuyCpg", "review_id": "e6E7g2Sk6K4BMzhCHNb20Q", "text": "The beef brisket was WAY too salty.\n\nThe macaroni was over cooked and running off the plate.\n\nI had a bite of pickle.\n\nThe pickle was crisp.\n\nThe pickle had class.\n\nThe pickle was perfection.\n\nI was going to exchange the meal but I already lost my appetite. Without hesitation, mgmt offered me a monetary refund. He was a gem as were all the other chipper employees. \n\nI left satisfied, with a smile and full of joy. Best place to come while dieting!", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "el_BsZHqhCZK_VG27TyPBA", "review_id": "1iJTlFQCmqiyqM4lK1BLGA", "text": "The BBQ pastrami has taken its place among my favorite sandwiches. Plenty of breads to choose from - I got the kaiser roll on my most recent visit, but I've had several different kinds before, always great. I'm not sure what makes this sandwich so good - it's just plain quality.\n\nFries and other side items are pretty tasty, and while I haven't tried a whole lot of different things there, most of the menu looks pretty appetizing. Since I live nearby now, I'll likely be back often to keep trying new things.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6nDU6uu_qtYJJe9_XroUVA", "review_id": "pfJvPPvmk5VLkpHmI0c7dg", "text": "Ate here as a kid when it was at Park Central Mall.  The sandwiches are just as good at this Collonade location.  I like the beef brisket and the fries are always yummy.  It's just good, warm, comfort food...a nice deli sandwich.  The guys behind the counter are always friendly and parking and seating is almost always available.  What's not to like?", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5iVA1e-VmIDhFKW_afXCVA", "review_id": "sIfuVV5kogYk2i3lOEUsAQ", "text": "I was expecting nothing special from this place, but I will say that the sandwiches were far better than that and the mashed potatoes and fries were wonderful! Mixed with a bit of horseradish, the mashed potatoes were among the best I've had (aside from my own). The fries were fresh, golden, and crispy.\n\nMy only gripe is that the sandwich I ordered wasn't as requested, but still tasty. The cheese used was lower quality, so it didn't sit very well.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wUEp87FqOB9ew27Iz6zk_w", "review_id": "BOPdemZeFxy6Z8aVyuMPrQ", "text": "the sandwiches are decent, nothing amazing or special. I got the triple decker, which has layers of hot pastrami, bread, and their special sauce. the best thing about my meal was the French fries and pickle.\n\nthe atmosphere of this place was kind of yicky to me for some reason.  it wasn't dirty or anything, maybe just a little outdated and not very inviting.\n\nthe positive about this place is that your food is prepared VERY quickly. if you are looking for a quick lunch, this would be the place.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pEVf8GRshP9HUkSpizc9LA", "review_id": "rYsozLPoVLvEiGjsHisdZQ", "text": "Pleasantly surprised...thought this was just another delicatessen, but this place had a really extensive menu offering something for everyone.  I just stopped in for a snack, but would like to go back and eat a full meal.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tDOb1g3LLEwSJBrTqZ8iLg", "review_id": "m1sn5C5T30khV2x1V6m5rg", "text": "I don't know how anyone could ever give this amazing place less than 5 Stars.  I had the New Yorker on an onion roll and potato pancakes.  I haven't been here for years because I live so far away but it is just as amazing as ever.  The pastrami was stacked high and the sweetness of the coleslaw and Thousand Island mixed with the fresh roll is absolute perfection.  The potato pancake was crispy on the outside and full of flavor!  The Restaurant is set up cafeteria style and they keep you moving.  The service and hospitality are quick and top notch.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zuoeE7GdXXlCgr995ImWfQ", "review_id": "oOLUoRdXvTzcRVrqgOLZ8w", "text": "I have been going to Miracle Mile for years and years, and in my opinion it is still the best deli in town. Years ago, it was even better than it is now (hard to imagine), but it still has all of classics cooked to perfection. \n\nIt is hard to go wrong with anything on the menu, but my favorites are the daily specials. Try them if you haven't already, especially the beef stew on Tuesdays and the fish on Fridays.\n\nThere is not much else to say - if you want cafeteria style deli and you want it done right - this is the place to get it.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j-kShDJgp5acGhqJAkJHnA", "review_id": "tEGXivtI3uit7dy6gQUR-Q", "text": "Not sure how I have missed this place as I live 5 minutes away but stopped in today for the first time for lunch.  The restaurant is very clean and like many others have said it is cafeteria style.  You step up to the counter and they prepare you food to order.  They have a great number of different sandwiches, salads, soups and deserts to choose from.  I ordered the \"New Yorker\" Piled high with Hot Pastrami topped with homemade Cole slaw and Miracle Mile Dressing $9.79.  Sandwiches come with your choice of sides and a pickle. I cannot remember ever having better Pastrami.  Service was friendly as expected.  I will probably go back tomorrow.  :-)", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MvtiKzhpLk6A_JWg69HlJQ", "review_id": "3ZP6Fx7DKDp389j86jOvsQ", "text": "Some thing are ok here. Some things sit in the heat bins way too long and get tough. Prices are a bit high for quality of food here.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tBvrnSCLSpUdCDm5w5GPkg", "review_id": "oG-0wUAWq2WOMYvU8EZ-Vw", "text": "I guess Pastrami is the way to go here and I do not like that so can not offer a fair review on that. However, friends say it is pretty good. The sandwiches are fine but not a 5 star deli. They have a nice selection of foods and sandwich options. The desserts look good but I have not tasted any in a long time so not sure how yummy they are. I did not see any Black or White cookies nor Cannolli tonight but I think they have NY style Cheesecake now and again. \n\nFor my dinner tonight I had the Chicken Salad on an onion roll. I have had that a few times in the past and it has always been pretty good. It is not the best I have had but pretty good. I will leave it at that. They also have Knishes, which are hard to find in Phoenix. \n\nThe problem is this place is expensive for Phx standards. I just got back from NY and I paid more for three items here than I did for 6 items there. Hmmmmmmmmm??Of course the food is not nearly as good as the NY food. \n\nI guess this is probably one of the better delis in town if you can not make it to Cassellas in Scottsdale or NY Hero in Downtown Phoenix.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fezRz8fMPcvCFYuQu3XamA", "review_id": "p83P6GhkSY0our-r4-WuWw", "text": "One of the best places in town to get a New York Style Pastrami Sandwich.\nEvery time I came into town from San Diego Miracle Mile\n wound be the first place I eat at.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "W_R-gVF8OHNrIhtmyhDnyg", "review_id": "wqgLxt69zF5WuorDBpYRnw", "text": "Classic Phoenix Deli that has been here since I can remember as a child at Park Central Mall and Christown Mall.\n\nBest deli sandwiches and soups, my go to sandwich is the Hot Pastrami on Onion Roll. I don't think I have ordered anything else the past 10 + years. \n\nService is fast as you go through the deli line and always plenty of room for any size group.\n\nLocation is central to anywhere in Phoenix with plenty of parking. \n\nAlways clean and nice to done at, will be back again and again as long as they have pastrami and onion roll.\n\nOne of my favorite lunch locations", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C3VpWgCsdwyYs6Xoy1JcJQ", "review_id": "uEZRb_4PGn_5RrQfCKsa4A", "text": "Ok finally checked it out for lunch today, all I can say is they have cabbage rolls !! There awesome ! Old school food nothing fancy just hearty classic stuff.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uFedFP4YmCSg9DeZ47F0sA", "review_id": "3c4LYvMDLmjWcM8XwYnJTQ", "text": "The food was good but I just didn't like the atmosphere. It seems more like a cafeteria than a deli.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BK2r-60FMUlxq4X-ICP3Mg", "review_id": "VCn5vNxbEcSIqd5YSOu7OA", "text": "Hands down the best deli in town. Awesome food and an abundant variety. Huge portions and excellent service. What else can you ask for?\n\nI typically get a combo pastrami and brisket on a onion roll with Swiss. However, some of my other favs are: the beef stew, stuffed cabbage, chicken enchiladas and the BBQ sandwich. \n\nLong live Miracle Mile Deli!", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C0vujI9rPTA30iHyBYKlfg", "review_id": "H1Rg9SauO6PrtSG8BbiVgw", "text": "Went with 2native NewYork City friends. They said \"be sure to say this is the real deal.\" This is the real deal, Yelpers. Amazing meats and breads. Great sides (fries not so much) and pickle slices that will leave you thinking you are pregnant...you will crave them when you leave. Yes there is YooHoo and Dr Brown. No egg cream, whatever that is. Seemed to be the only thing my friends thought was. Missing. I didn't save room for dessert which I regret. That bread pudding and cheesecake looked fierce. When I go back (for more pickles) I will remedy that.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aThkIdpPnim8OLES1WVvgA", "review_id": "24Oyx9x3eb_ycw5a24889g", "text": "Miracle Mile is a great speciality to have in Phoenix. Having a New York State of mind, I love coming here to enjoy this l cuisine since it is rare to find in these neck of the woods.\n\nWhether it's the chicken soup with matzah balls, a delicious pastrami sandwich, corned beef, a traditional sandwich, a hot dog or a piece of cheesecake for dessert - always puts a little smile on my face. You are always going to get a good meal at Miracle Mile, definitely the best around! Haven't tried the potato knish just yet ;)\n\nSince I cannot have my mom's chicken soup when I am sick, I make my way over here to cure any cold or cough!", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BJUyckLaDyb1SZ1PD1GIZg", "review_id": "rQJ-RwHxuC1wIeq0Kw7ecw", "text": "We come to the miracle mile deli every time we visit Phoenix. Everything we have tried tastes really good. Corn beef, pastrami and stuffed cabbage are my favorites. I also like the potato pancakes, potato knish and Mac and Cheese. They have delicious lemon meringue pie and cheese cake.\nEveryone who works here is very pleasant and eager to help you. That includes the people behind the counter, the cashiers and the people who bring the tray to your table. The restaurant is always kept very clean.\nI will keep coming back.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tKG_g869VBcGxjg_jhpRrA", "review_id": "FVzSrP_XDFs76UecMEvlXg", "text": "Best pastrami sandwich in the valley. Go for the New Yorker. Enormous. Filling. Delicious. You will feel fantastic after this experience. Don't forget to get a Dr. Brown soda, also", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "IPoPpCbqhAjzgrR8U9GV9g", "review_id": "_MqdG3osgcTd5Gq5jQb3DA", "text": "I may be stuck in my ways....but that's a good thing at Miracle Mile. I always get the New Yorker on a kaiser roll. Corned beef and pastrami with coleslaw. Sloppy, delicious and juicy. Sometimes I get it with fries and sometimes with potato salad, but either way it's always delish.\n\nCafeteria style, fast service, clean, loud and busy! Just like NYC...and they have Dr. Brown's, if you know what I mean.\n\nJust tried the bread pudding for the first time. Nothing to write home about, but still very good. Lots of raisins....\n\nGreat deli, if not the best in Phoenix.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y_nk4KhoHlkd1WRKCfIhuA", "review_id": "NS86QLvQzMoQh6s9fi6DHQ", "text": "I have been to Miracle Mile before, just not this one. \nProbably not a fair review because I only got a grill cheese sandwich. It comes with a side, I got chips and a drink. You get to choose your bread and I chose the marble rye. The makings for a great sandwich. So what kind of cheese do they use? Not real cheese. You know the kind that is wrapped in plastic and will keep in the refrigerator for two years and still be eatable. \nOn the better side my mother in law and father in law got a ruben and a turkey. Those sandwiches really looked good and they said so. \nThe service was as good as you could ever expect at a cafeteria type of eatery. Everyone was friendly and the people that came by the tables cleaning and helping guests were fantastic. I was very impressed with they way they took care of everyone. \nUnless you are fond of imitation cheese pass on the grill cheese sandwich. Everything else looked good.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D5mlAUZMCQ8yc0PxOgGpsQ", "review_id": "k_e_bHhZbFVnb5I-tlF-jQ", "text": "I went there for lunch on a work day with some coworkers. The inside reminded me of a hospital or college cafeteria. It is definitely very casual and lines move very fast. \nMaybe I didn't know what to order or I ordered the wrong things, but I wasn't too impressed with the food. \nAfter staring at the menu for a while waiting in line, I decided to go for their deal of 1/2 sandwich and two sides. I ordered the hot pastrami sandwich with a side of mac n cheese and their steamed vegetables. Then I watched how my food was put together without any passion in less than 10 seconds. \nThe sandwich was just really ok. Nothing special. In fact, it was just bread and a lot of pastrami. There was nothing else on it. No sauce, no cabbage, nothing. As far as the sides go, the Mac n cheese was the best of the whole meal. The vegetables were broccoli and carrots and tasted like water. I didn't really enjoy this meal and actually got stomach cramps afterward. \nI won't go out of my way to go there again, unless someone takes me and orders something amazing for me.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xa0mw5PF5FS1nnUVFtcBHg", "review_id": "6_MpTqrneg2OQEC7Pb04_Q", "text": "I have been going to Miracle Mile since I was a kid, back when they used to have a location at Chris-Town Mall. (I just aged myself!) Anyways, I always got the same..well almost. A triple decker or the New Yorker and a YooHoo to wash it all down! My goodness!\n\nBut I went without it for a long time due to my service in the military and dreamt of Miracle Mile's yummy pastrami on an onion bun! So needless to say I got happy when I discovered a location on the East Valley!! So I dragged my boss, a first timer, and got a New Yorker with fries and an ice cold YooHoo! My taste buds were singing!\n\nIt was nice being able to relish in a childhood memory and see my boss enjoy in her first time enjoying it!\n\nI recommend this place everyone and anyone! The best place to ever get a pastrami sandwich!", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "61FMUKz0Z0bCConUAOAIqQ", "review_id": "8KQU6wiN7igI696K6C9Ngg", "text": "I have been wanting to try this place for a while now and had the opportunity today. They did not disappoint! I jad the straw and it was delicious! I am going to try their New Yorker next trip.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vwEHW0d307Ij8LITCXcnyg", "review_id": "XErFLYpH6wLc618PosSThw", "text": "First went to MM as a small child in the 60's with my dad when they had one down at Park Central Mall; took my son to Christown in the 80's and now I take my grandson to Camelback. \nMy fav is the New Yorker-huge pile of pastrami, coleslaw and Russian dressing on a fresh onion roll, plenty for two or save for lunch the next day. My son loves their salads and my grandson loves the homemade mac n cheese with jello for dessert.\nI love to see places with polite employees and MM \n's are great and many seem to have been around forever.\nYou don't stay in business as long as MM unless your doing something right.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1KA57FObl0IkOcePIURCPw", "review_id": "4-rwo1dEL_khnozuOMeJpw", "text": "I ordered the cheesesteak (which is made with brisket) and although it wasn't bad by any means, it was pretty average. The fact that it's also $10.99 makes it less than exciting. The fries are straight out of a 1950's hospital cafeteria. They're so bland they shouldn't be offered.\n\nThe clientele was older: probably 60-80 years old on average. The vibe is completely that of a cafeteria.\n\nThe restaurant has been around more than 50 years, and although it's sad to say it, it won't be around for another 50. This type of food, cafeteria-service, and interior is going to fade away as the generation that supported it eventually passes on. If you're under 60 and not from the east coat, this NYC Deli/Cafeteria shtick isn't going far with you. With the many sandwich options surrounding this area, I can't ever see why I'd come here again, unless it's to soak up the nostalgia for a simpler time, when food standards were less stringent and the way to order food was with a tray in hand.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "Kuil7QY6edkIS5LtTrQ7fA", "text": "If you can navigate your way through the thirty page menu, you'll find that they actually have some great offerings at the Cheesecake Factory. Portions are huge, usually amounting to atleast two or three meals for yours truly, so taking that into consideration the prices aren't bad. \n\nAppetizers are all tasty, and their versatility on the rest of menu is really quite impressive. My favorite two things on the menu are the fish tacos and the orange chicken. They have completely different flavors and creative takes on traditional dishes. \n\nIt's very corporate, and the rumor on the grapevine is that although it's pretty good money, working there is no fun.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "UH5q2vaadCtyes0IPr3itA", "text": "OK, I'm gonna take one for the team and admit it.  Is it bad that I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place?  No judging now.  \n\nI mean, I usually reject any restaurant remotely chain-like, but Cheesecake Factory, you are one of a handful of respectable chains that I like and frequent.   \n\nAn easy solution when you don't know what you want to eat (you're sure to find something in the menu, yeah, it may take 40 minutes to decide, but whatever), or want to take Aunt Dorothy and Uncle Charlie from the Midwest somewhere fun, but not too edgy or Scottsdale-like.\n\nFunny thing is I've had their cheesecake maybe about two times, because with the ridiculously large portions would I really have any room?  And if you're looking to totally WRECK your diet, this is your place - there's hardly anything healthy on the menu (but they did just start a lite salad menu).  My favorite appetizers are the avocado egg rolls and the sliders.  Grilled shrimp club, BBQ chicken pizza, blackened chicken sandwich,  chicken chipotle pasta, chicken romano, and chicken madeira are all REALLY good.  I guess I like chicken, huh?\n\nFYI, they don't have a kids menu, which is really DUMB, because this place is such a family restaurant.\n\nFor those who care, they have Valet.  I mean, come on, really?  There is a parking structure on the other side of Macy's.  Valet in Phoenix with easy parking situation = lame.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 12, "useful": 12, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "TwJaLLSE2zi-_cTHFF4bMg", "text": "Loved it years ago in LA....feel as though with any enormous chain restaurant, quality is suffering. Do I love that the menu is longer than the Bible? Or does it actually just drive me mad causing me to drive my salad fork into my forehead while perusing the ad-riddled pages? I'm always here for the comfort food. And I don't order those ridiculous salads, large enough to fill the salad bar at Soup Or Salad! Frankly I simply cannot digest all the raw roughage in one sitting. Cauliflower is no longer my friend. Yesterday I ordered the Hungarian Beef Ghoulash. Meet was very tender, gravy was too salty and the egg noodles that came with were a bit bland. I guess you need to ask for a gravy or sauce for them, cuz they was jest naked. Rickie's meatloaf, tasted just like my entree...I swear...I tasted no difference in the sauce. The Buffalo Chicken triangle thingy appetizer was different and tasty. Crispy, spicy triangles of lightly battered something or other filled with chicken. With so many newer places opening up all over town done in minimal/urban decor, The Cheesecake Factory really sticks out like a loud relative at a dinner party. Hmmm...will I go back? Probably...too convienent after movies at the Esplanade. And if I try everything on the menu eventually, I know I'll be navigating my walker with the yellow tennis balls attached, but I'm bound to find the fresh, consistent and comforting dish I so want.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Ouus3lC3Xk3YRGx4ptd_4A", "review_id": "oT4NeToCVv-leasRxGXPqA", "text": "I have a love/hate relationship with the Cheesecake Factory and I have been to a few, Palo Alto and SJ, CA, Seattle, WA and now Phoenix, AZ.  Love the food, the portions, vast selections of appys', entrees and desserts.\nHate the wait and lack of reservations.  The Biltmore Hotel called in a reservation for us for a table of 8 for 6:30pm on Sunday.  It wasn't a reservation, nor a pseudo reservation, we ended up being seated at 6:50 pm.  If you don't get there (any of the restaurants early, before 5pm, expect a wait.)\n\nI ordered the Thai lettuce wraps, $15, extremely yummy and enough to share with 5 others and chicken and biscuits, $21, enough for 3 meals.  The biscuits are airy like Marie Callenders corn bread, I got 3 chicken breasts and plenty of gravy.  Friends ordered the Steak Diane, excellent mushrooms, miso salmon, shepards pie, just to name a few.  Everything was so good.\n\nThe downside of our experience at this restaurant was the ordeal of no reservation and our waiter was inattentive, we had to ask for our drinks and appy's.  Had to ask the manager to find out what was going on with our waitstaff and order.  Hopefully, this was not the norm at this location.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TLj3XaclA7V4ldJ5yNP-9Q", "review_id": "1gCI3JpQAe3MjolSheCuoA", "text": "Just about the biggest menu with the most variety of anyplace I've gone. Nice ambiance, very consistent dishes, generally friendly waitstaff. Amazing deserts. I really wish that they'd take reservations though, they're always busy. Still bitter that they did away with the Shrimp Poor Boy sandwich, that was my regular dish, and they ditched it. It was cheap and delicious and huge.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MU-2byxzw-AYvyho0LezlA", "review_id": "ucsUh8JavhMEI9KHczrE8w", "text": "Good service. We ordered a chopped salad, pizza and jambalaya. Everything was great!", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4dnDsoHuxUtzhaumxbpR5w", "review_id": "3SanizT67IviI5qxT8cGXQ", "text": "I wish I could say this place is a secret guilty pleasure. I don't know what it is that keeps bringing me back, perhaps it's the never-ending menu and the hope that maybe someday I will order something I like. However, that has yet to happen and more often than not I find myself disappointed. \n\nOr maybe I am just not ordering the right dishes? I've tried the grilled cheese, Pasta Da Vinci, chicken Madeira, Caesar Salad, Cheese pizza, Roasted chicken.....all being mediocre. Sure, they load your plate with enough food to last you an extra three meals, but they're an extra three meals I'm just not really interested in. \n\nThe service is always great, though. Maybe they feel the need to make up for the ridiculously long waits this location often suffers....\n\nI think I am done experimenting.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "g84VjttN28PWiv_WtdhnSQ", "review_id": "ydrrbH--v11u8J6MFb8W5w", "text": "Cheesecake Factory I love you. I love you. I love you.\n\nI have tried every single thing on the menu. You heard me. EVERY. SINGLE. THING. (Okay, not including the new hibachi menu. That is a brand new page added recently)\n\nIt was all good. Mostly great. But if about 90% of your 1,000,000,000 menu items are awesome - you deserve 5 stars from me.\n\nPS - Please clean your bathroom more frequently. This might knoock you down a star.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "meuqHEjGCmrO3zDlr6OU7w", "review_id": "9hZRmog3VOG2kgNo47B3DQ", "text": "I have not had every single thing on the menu, but I have had plenty of exposure to their 'Modus Operendi' ....and let me tell you, it is a FULL FIVE STARS for service, quality of food fare, location, environment (inside and out!), atmosphere (design), and the attention to detail with regards to our needs as customers.  The later being the most noticeable and appreciated.\nThe waiter's timing and concern for our needs was uncanny, from the moment my friend and me sat down to the moment we were ready to lean foreword and depart to other realms!\nThe decor is well balanced and not suffocating.  I felt a sense of privacy, yet not forgotten in the crowd...I would Highly recommend this location for any form of date or professional get-together.  rest assured that you will not have to think about arrangements for you and say up to four people...More than that, and you might want to call ahead and see that they can accommodate to your liking.\n\nOtherwise---\"Bone-That's-Petite!\"", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Z1lPtIHU7bRoIvuVa01H5w", "review_id": "ux987XqmWTP4VRKtc-JmWg", "text": "When Cheesecake introduced their monstrosity to the Biltmore years ago, I was turned off by breathless staff pushing drinks and skimpy desserts, and by longer waits than a GP's office in flu season. But I have to say that, over time, I've warmed to this conglomerate - even as I subsequentyly learned that eating here regularly might kill me.    \n\nThe staff has settled in and mostly toned it down, and now our entire family revolves through CF's front door with confidence, and suspiciously early for dinner, to avoid waiting room rigor mortis.  Overall food preparation is at least one notch below Houston's across the street and one notch above adjacent CPK, which is more impressive than it sounds considering the legendary breadth of Cheesecake's menu.   \n\nIt's all respectably prepared, if fattening, and often quite good.  I like the fish tacos (standard fish but massive fixins) and the portabella and asparagus omelette. Mom gravitates towards sublime corn tamale cakes, and Chris is seduced by a salad presented in two huge conical mounds he likes to call \"Dolly Parton\".  \n\nThere's an item or two on this menu to pique anyone's interest, and while the Factory probably wont serve up your best meal ever (unless you dont get out much), a truly disappointing meal here is rarer than Steak tartare. Portions are large and we almost always pass on dessert. \n\nNot the kind of restaurant to whip out an engagement ring in (this is a Factory, after all), but a safe choice for the family, stargazing (Suns opponents staying at the Ritz eat here all the time), or a pre-movie dinner date. Well, safe until you die.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "vF4B6eFdoDmyV_l7MLHMzw", "review_id": "hHY22zbN2EKLmvJO7GDo6g", "text": "I've had one of my best dining experiences here!! I went with some friends one night and we had a grand old time! We laughed and had the cutest waiter EVER! The food was awesome! but the skinny minies I had with me couldn't finish their food! Ugh, nothing is more of a turn off than to see a girl who weighs 80 pounds soaking wet swearing she can't have another bite! \n\nAnyway I digress!\n\nI went another night another friend of mine. Him and I had an awesome time! We arrived and a table opened up quickly. We sat and were served well. Our waiter was very attentative, my friend thinks he hit on him though... but we always fight about which server is hitting on who! lol! \n\nI ordered a SMALL cesar salad because my friend ordered a small soup. And they brought out this HUGE platter of salad! and the cesar dressing was so strong I couldn't eat it! I tried!! Really I did! it was like... stinging me! ouch! :'( \n\nBut I did order the chinese beef dish and that was INCREDIBLE! He ordered... hmmmm... I don't rememeber... but it must have been good he didn't complain. lol. We laughed and joked and talked and ate. We had too much fun. By the end of our meal he orded an pineapple upside down cheesecake! oh it was DEVINE!!!! I have never, EVER had a more better cheesecake ever! I will absolutely come back! \n\nOur experience was amazing. simply amazing.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 5, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "oC0kwGvgaAeT3ZIxdxTcJA", "review_id": "xGfIPDeXj-Vubs--3uJC8w", "text": "Why does everyone hate chains? They are chains because their food is tasty and their menu works. I'm sorry if it's not owned by vagrant bohemians. I'm one of the masses!\n\nMy friend, who shall remain nameless for obvious reasons, works here and she makes fun of me for wanting to eat there. She makes fun of me for thinking it tastes good. \n\nEverything I've ever had there is very good. Avacodo eggrolls make me smile. \n\nHepatitis schmepitiis...", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0qIsBt4EzBDCKrIviV55Ew", "review_id": "2ZmVXdK1lHhXSIE5wTekNw", "text": "I respect any waiter at the Cheesecake Factory for learning the menu.  if you visit their website you have to download a pdf. to see the enormous menu.  Service is normally on point and the menu items seem to be very satisfying.  The location is great for a good size group and ladies always seem to enjoy themselves in the relaxing atmosphere.  \n\nI can't give 5 stars to a location that outsources its cheesecake, its defiantly not produced in house.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "78akFsTwDcO0i0NlDZX3SQ", "review_id": "pL84-FPiBbgXV9I2eSP87Q", "text": "I dig Cheesecake Factory. I've been here a bunch of times and never had a bad meal there. My last visit was for lunch with my friend and her 3 year old daughter. As soon as we were seated our server brought us bread and fruit for the kiddo. Portions are ginormous -- we had the Asian Chicken Salad and the fish tacos and went home with a full bellies and doggie bags.  The cheesecake rocks - I recommend the chocolate chip cookie dough. Yum!", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RNSGaQSkC56tGPfKt9lHjQ", "review_id": "FBwDZcKQtFYM347MRCXSTQ", "text": "ehhhhh, that sums up this place. I felt like I was paying way too much for the quality of food I was getting. But wait I know people are going to talk about the \"huge selection\" they have, who cares! So, because a place offers a huge selection of crap its somehow good? Wrong! If you are looking for a huge selection and large portions check out Claim Jumper which is much better.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "h021hDapXg9DMi5TNYviWw", "review_id": "Ldlowd_tNuoqr4sz98tM2Q", "text": "I have been living in phoenix for the past 11 yrs now and have never been here before. i know, its pathetic.\nI went on wednesday with two business associates for a light and loose business meeting.\nwe had a late lunch, about 1:30, so we were seated immediatelly.\nOur server (whom I forgot his name) was a nice honest guy that joined us on a few laughs during the meal.\nOne person ordered the salmon over mash potatoes, and enjoyed it very much, the other guest and my self had the spicy cashew and chicken. Ive had this meal in Chinese restaurants before, and can say this place beat them all hands down. just enough spice, great flavor! \nwe had a couple (ok a few)  margaritas, and mojitos, as well. the drinks were large and very tasty. i had the pineapple. im not a fan of drinks that arrive at the table with umbrellas and all that, so I didnt need the giant pineapple chunk stuck to the side of the glass.\nThe price was fair, 3 people 3 large drinks each, 3 lunches\ncame to about $125.\nwe had a great experience, would recomend anyone to go.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "du6KeE54IFbPiXpU3LOd1g", "review_id": "uBuJtheVXJeHPcJZPSHgCA", "text": "I had a lunch meeting today and my lunch companions suggested \"the Cheese\".\nSo, off I went.\nI've been to this location and to the Cheesecake Factory in NoSco a number of times over the years, but a fresh visit at lunch today gives me a reason to review Cheesecake Factory.\nWe've all been there, right? The food is pretty good, they have a big, giant, varied and eclectic menu (thank you messieurs Roget). You get a metric ton of food for the price (I brought approx. 2/3 of my club sandwich home with me and my puppy couldn't be happier, plus, I couldn't begin to eat all the fries).\nNo room for cheesecake on this visit or I would tossing and turning at my desk all afternoon.\nI don't think the food is really the point with Cheesecake Factory. The lunch was nice, the food tasted good, and the atmosphere was really very pleasant.\nThe service was good, prompt, attentive and friendly. There just isn't anything that stands out about Cheesecake factory to make me want to give them more than an average rating. They do lots of things pretty well, but if I wanted great fried chicken, I'd go to Lolo's...if I wanted a great steak, I'd run up to the Fairmont...you get the idea.\nSo, pretty good, esp. for a chain, with good service and good price points and more food than you haul in wheelbarrow!", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-VAF4FC-WKd39_t_RV8XdA", "review_id": "WtV08MvNUAybmqiGqNSfUQ", "text": "I don't care for this place all that much. But my friends do, and I can see how uneducated normal folk get sucked into the \"Cheesecake Factory Vortex of Doom\".\n\ni came here for a get together with friends the other night. The menus are a bit much with all that advertisements in them. The menu is eclectic, but I definitely think the prices are borderline gouging. \n\nThe portions are big, that is correct. But, chicken is cheap, and a plate of it with mash and gravy for $16 is a bit much. \n\nThe cheesecakes are delicious, all though we were a bit bummed to find out that the cheesecake is not made in house. My friends first choice was said to be unavailable because it was frozen. That means the place is not a Cheesecake Factory, but merely a Cheesecake Depot, where the real factory trucks in the baked goodies. \n\nI strongly feel this place is WAY overpriced for what it offered. It is a casual, family restaurant with upscale dining prices. If they had a better product, I could stand spending $60 for 2, but not when it's a sandwich and Chicken and Biscuits.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "U8ayzBXrBzgjdrCYOzwNOg", "review_id": "oZcbARdopeUKuUuuJs9axQ", "text": "Went for my sister's birthday dinner last night. I like the atmosphere there and the service was pretty good. But I always think to myself that they are just a bit overpriced and the food just misses the mark of being great (I got the Navajo sandwhich, it just kind of fell apart and was stuffed with really thick slices of underipe tomato that was white in the middle. Fries were cold). We ordered the kids' pasta for my son and it was just that- a bowl of WAY too hot pasta (I just don't know why restaurants serve kids' meals at 1000 degrees). But that was it, just pasta, no veggies or sides. It is a family place no matter what they try to be, it is a big loud place that people bring their kids to, is it too much to ask for a nice, healthy meal for my kid? But I digress. Again, loved the service but the food was underwhelming. Luckily I really enjoyed spending time with my family and that made it fun :)", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ofxlhi_HKp7myFDpwg9aIA", "review_id": "h7I7VvA-eIUFZrX1wsG0vw", "text": "Top Notch. I went here with a friend, after a nice early evening of window shopping around the biltmore, looking at things that I would either never buy because they are hideous or just way over priced, but I must say the biltmore is so choice because it brings out the finest people... and oh how I love to people watch. So after a rough day of browsing. Enter stage right the Cheesecake factory.  I don't exactly remember what I got, but I do remember sitting at the bar. The beer was really really cold which is a huge plus for me, the food, whatever it was was delicious, and the service was excellent. I will say I had a great time, because some how the next day I ended up with a cheesecake factory pint glass in my freezer...and I know I didn't get this at the novelty station. :) In any event I am giving this place 5 stars! I would suggest going there if you can for good spirits good times and good food.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "fYuX1PTENpzA7uMyFQzOsA", "review_id": "weEPj_QXMciJIjrRJ44BBQ", "text": "I went to Phoenix to spend time with my Grandmother. She is going to be 86 this year and has been having a bunch of health problems so when I told her I would be coming to town, she asked if I would take her to see her financial planner who works in this area. He is great and often drives all the way to Sun City West to see her or they conduct business over the phone and email. Since it is schlep for my mom to do this, I was happy to take her. We had an appointment around 1:15 and since Gram moves a bit slower than either of us expected, our plan to have lunch before the appointment didn't work out so we had lunch afterward. This is how we ended up at CF. She was starving and knew they had a lot of options and she didn't feel like Miracle Mile (and I knew I could eat at the one in Arrowhead)\n\nCheesecake Factory is CF. I know now that I like their burgers and I love their garden salad. It is full of great veggies like shredded zuchini and beets. Gram had the meatloaf and ate about 3/4 and then decided it wasn't as good as it used to be. I refused to let her send it back (one of her favorite things to do-eat more than half and then complain so she gets either a comped meal or another meal that she takes home for another time)-yes,I am outing her trick and she knows I am on to her....\n\nShe let me pay because I didn't let her send her food back. Luckily and our waitress was a doll who totally got it. She was from San Jose so we had a good time chatting about the Bay Area and the differences between here and there. \n\nThe reason why I am not giving this location 4 stars is because the slice of cheesecake we ordered had some nasty strawberries on it. I have a good taster and when I bit into one it was like biting into an overly acidic chemical taste. I told the waitress and she brought us a plain slice. The waitress told the manager who came over to tell me that NO ONE had ever complained about the strawberries before. I told him to taste one and he looked at me like I was crazy. A few minutes later, our waitress came to me to tell me that the manager did taste the strawberries and that I was right -DUH. Had he come back to tell me this himself, he would have bumped up the star rating in service...\n\nGram said she likes the location in the Arrowhead area better, though we did have a good time talking about all the changes in Phoenix and the Biltmore area.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "N-D-d1Z4UybdlkK1HxlNPA", "review_id": "QoKo9MsIWd6kRGufD5ENVw", "text": "The real cheesecake factory is in my kitchen, just so you know. We had to stifle a sneer when the waiter tried to push dessert on us. I have had their cheesecake before this, and it just isn't very good.\n\nWe are also huge fans of The Big Bang Theory, and since Penny works there, and Sheldon will actually eat there, how bad could it be? Analysis: not *bad*, just decidedly mediocre.\n\nI had the fish and chips. The fish was bland and overcooked, and the fries were pretty terrible. The zucchini small plate/app we had was flavorful and the zucchini was not fried to mush. The ranch it came with had a nice garlic zing to it. Hubby had the veggie quesadilla (a breakfast item, technically) and described it as \"fine\" but otherwise unremarkable.\n\nSorry, Penny. I hope your salary on the show increases due to the heavy product placement fees that CF must be paying, but we won't be back.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PZkK7PzZZvX0tZr7EsKbdw", "review_id": "VG3Ha2tM0H-XKp9agpMRnQ", "text": "Their CHICKEN PICCATA (\"Sauteed Chicken Breast with Lemon Sauce, Mushrooms and Capers, served with Angel Hair Pasta.\") is the best I've had.  It's a very simple dish and doesn't look like much, but packs a ton of great flavor!", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 3, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "v5k-__wHo2xPI25WO-dcQA", "review_id": "lfV-C5CJR3Zy45SXBMtVCQ", "text": "Minus the 20 page menu and bad reputation for being overpriced and not that good, I kinda like this place. So shoot me. I came to this location for a drink, so I can't say anything about their food, but Doug, the bartender, is awesome. I immediately asked him what the weirdest thing that has ever happened to him was, and he was more than willing to share his stories.. something about eggs, I don't really remember (blame it on his shot count, which was well over 5 seconds) from there he was chatty Cathy till the tab was dropped. \n\nIf and when I come back here, I will get my usual - Tex Mex eggrolls to start, followed by the Chicken Madeira, and the Godiva Chocolate Cheesecake to complete a totally unhealthy ungodly amount of above average food.\n\nCheers Doug!", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "sALB8-F04S9VcZMF_GkGUA", "review_id": "6rYZth4EP2NZIYOM90TMPQ", "text": "Feeling kind of ill, one of my Scottsdale besties swings over to get me out of my funk for a what...a piece of sweet??? UMMM ... I dont do sweets...and I usually do no chains... but.. because my uppity bestie was in the ying for a slice of cheesecake in my neck of the woods.. we went for the factory of all things...cheesecake. Seriously, Ive been to a Cheesecake Factory for birthday parties... or in malls. But I had to rate this place, bc the waiter was off the charts one of the best I have ever, yep! ever had... I told him I didnt have much of an appetite, as I mulled the book of a menu over and over and kept sending him away and my 'wanting only dessert friend' now wanted some orange chicken too... and bread...and a side salad.. geesh.. how can a 90lb girl want so much food? ... I ended up with a chicken sandwiche and soup... none of which was earth shattering... but I loved the waiter... we had fun with the fact that the seemingly 'we never get out much' peeps next to us didnt know how to act in a restaurant...and he brought us a piece of decadent red velvet cheese cake and even wrote in cursive a cute little note for me and my friend.. and I will leave it at that:-) Score for the factory.. compliments of the waiter... Now if they can find a way to control the other diners and the out of control kids.. they may be on to something.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0KXxuKxlspsO6CrDLgQJ-w", "review_id": "yqvtbxhhtPrxDw1SvWikVw", "text": "I've been here so many times. \n\nThe menu is long, and has numerous options - yay!\nCheesecake is their specialty obviously, so take advantage of that. I liked the location and the valet parking was excellent. However, the location is so popular that you oftentimes find yourself waiting for up to 40 minutes for a seat, so I go to the Border's next door and buy something to occupy myself with. \n\nService here is great, but the deal breaker for me is that the most recent time I've visited this restaurant the meat I ordered was drastically undercooked. I asked them to recook it or remake it, and they did...what seemed like hours later, and it was overdone. I was basically fed up with them, so after my family finished, we just left. I dared not touch the overcooked meat on my plate.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "XzqCsCHx904c29urTtx-yA", "text": "We were there for D&D (desserts and drinks).  The cheesecakes are always great.  The hot chocolates were super HOT and too sweet.  The regular coffee seems good, my friend poured down 4 cups during the visit.  The brownie sundae was very very good and very very sweet.  Too sweet that forced me to order the Tex Mex egg rolls to get the sweetness out of my mouth.  Loved the Tex Mex egg rolls!", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "GyFmGA5UQZ4pXdx1lUH86g", "review_id": "ibUnSYXAeOjVCcZHloMbnw", "text": "i had the herb crusted salmon. it was really, really good. they served it on broccoli instead of mashed potatoes because i asked. the group ordered the h u g e sampler platter, which gave 7 people each an adequate serving - it would provide more than enough for a party of 4. the food was good and i liked the variety. i am, of course, annoyed by the excessively long menu, complete with advertisements, but whatever, the salmon was surprisingly good. and yeah, they do make awesome cheesecake, including the low carb one. for me, the cheesecake factory is is a-ok.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AGMssx_LrDb6r5iLYAzS8A", "review_id": "8rW3V-ce31941I2o7Yb0LQ", "text": "You really can't ever go wrong with Cheesecake Factory  no matter what city you're in.  (Though I've found the one in Northern NJ and in Phoenix is better than Baltimore) Big menu, decent eats, and affordable.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_GVAV2LjUWEs9fGjslex_A", "review_id": "uFigLR7ru9jouyF5MsJkcQ", "text": "The service was great but the cheesecake was par.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "kq5Pdsy8Znyh9KEkxWT_QA", "review_id": "Y179VndUoOr1r_vVs6J2Mg", "text": "Before I jump into this review, let me just preface it by saying that I'm really not a fan of chain restaurants (Chipotle, Jersey Mike's and Yogurtland excluded). And in my opinion, the Cheesecake Factory embodies everything I hate about chain restaurants. \n\nRight off the bat, our server was rude and disinterested. And every time he visited the table next to us, he stood between their table and ours, with his behind right in our faces. He was incredibly slow in delivering drinks (we only ordered iced tea) and only came by to refill once. \n\nI ordered the Evelyn's Favorite pasta which was surprisingly one of the few vegetarian items on the menu (aside from salads). My only request was to take off the Kalamata olives. Of course, when the food was delivered, it was chock-full of olives. So not only did the pasta lack flavor to start with, but the small amount of flavor that I was able to detect was ruined by the olives. I'm not a complainer, and I hate sending food back, so I picked as many out as I could, but it wasn't really worth salvaging. I mostly just pushed the pasta around my plate, took a few bites, and pushed it aside, which is disappointing since it's a $13 bowl of pasta. \n\nWhen the bill finally arrived, it added up to just under $50 for two iced teas, one bowl of pasta and one cobb salad. I'm sorry, but that price is just absolutely exorbitant for the poor service and lack luster food. This visit was most definitely my last visit to the Cheesecake Factory. And if you happen to be looking for dinner at the Biltmore, I would suggest you stop ANYWHERE else.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "rR5W8Bj-IGu6sw1_1v4m7g", "review_id": "Iorjg2TQm2TKoOv1MT0IKQ", "text": "We're not big fans of chain restaurants, but the Cheesecake Factory is an exception.  You always know you're going to get tasty food, and a large serving (usually enough to share or take home half).  Plus, they've got a huge menu with a good number of veggie options (veggie burger, salads, pastas, sandwiches, etc).\n\nI love love love their avocado eggrolls.  So much deliciousness wrapped in wonton skins and then fried, with a yummy cilantro sauce. MMMM.  Their corn cakes are also good, but the sauces on them aren't veggie; just ask for salsa instead.\n\nI also love the brown bread they serve with all meals, even if you're just getting starters or cheesecake.  Speaking of which, they're actually pretty good, says my cheesecake snob partner (who is from NY), and big enough to share easily.\n\nI've actually been over-serviced at multiple cheesecake locations, which I guess is better than not getting enough.  On NYE, we went here for Cheesecake, drinks and the free champagne toast; we had two almost identical servers who clearly didn't communicate, and the two of us wound up with four classes of bubbly instead of two. I'm not gonna argue.\n\nThey may have their off days for service, but their food is good, their menu long, and their servings big. It's hard to argue with that.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Mmew2rqnwj8FW3qD9wsaQQ", "review_id": "SoxcTEwKJaJiQvoUWy8lCQ", "text": "Big fancy chain restaurant? Big insane menu? Big servings? Small prices? \n\nDear Cheesecake Factory, \nSay hello to your newest fan! I always imagined The Cheesecake Factory to be one of those places you go to for a boring corporate meeting or on a date with one of those cheesy guys who believes that this fancy Biltmore location will woo you off your feet (replacement for charm). \n\nAfter trying this place out, I have completely changed my mind! The menu was extensive with an impressive variety of plates! I ordered these Vietnamese rice paper rolls that were just as delicious as the ones from the Vietnamese deli down the street. My friends ordered plates that were huge and mouth watering! To top it all off, the prices were extremely low and an exceptional value! I'll be stopping by whenever I'm in a mood to eat beyond my means :) \n\nThe staff was nice, nothing over the top, but with great locations and great values, the service is over shadowed by the food!", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PFaAf7rqKfWXIPiG1qxCiw", "review_id": "738cKUD4-SHGA1v-PRIptA", "text": "I know alot of people seem to like this place,but you wont see me going there again.We had some friends in from Boston,and they wanted to eat somewhere that wasnt very fancy,so we picked Cheesecake factory.You should know that our groupd consisted of our 2 friends,my husband,my 4 yr old son and my 2 yr old son,and myslef who was 9 months preggers at the time.\n               When we got there,it was extremely crowded,we gave them our name and they said 10 minutes tops.Well 40 minutes later we were finally seated.The waitress was nice but stuffed us in to a very small booth.She was slow bringing our drinks and our apps,and only refilled our drinks once.\n           All of this could have been forgiven if the food was good.My husband and friend Tim ordered the steak both medium rare,what they got was a piece of meat smaller than the palm of my hand fully cooked.I ordered the Philly Cheese sandwhich,it had no flavor and tasted like it just came out of the microwave.Ive bought better at Wal-Mart.I ordered two kids chicken finger dinners for my boys but they only brought out 1 and when I told the waitress,she insisted that I only said one and that maybe the boys should share because the kitchen was really busy.\n                    I will never go to this restaurant again,bad service,horrible food,and not a good value at all.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VRDiQMV8GN3JySRjmdraEg", "review_id": "Sb54HyROYGfehfA0_lExDw", "text": "The last time will be the last time. \nYesterday at CF, waiter was passable. He did not offer to bring a glass with the beer, and did not do so until asked. \nFood and drinks were good. \nHowever, at end of meal a waitress from another table dropped/spilled a tray of drinks on the left side of my husband who is in a wheelchair with electric wheels. Husband's left side including wheels and batteries were drenched. Waitress did not initially apologize but stated, \"It's just a spill.\" We asked several times for a wet cloth to wipe off sticky soda from husband, shirt, wheelchair and wheels. We moved to the next table to finish meal and to get out of the large puddle. \nThe manager came over after several minutes and offered to pay for dry cleaning; then the waitress said she was sorry. No comp, no apology until we cleaned up ourselves. \n\nEven worse; two years ago a waiter dropped a tray of drinks on my son at the same place,and another customer who was sitting at a table next to us was also drenched. \nThis was weird deja vu.  \n\nMaybe CF has a policy that waitstaff have to carry as many drinks as possible, and they don't know their limit until they exceed it. Ha. \nOverall, food was good and service was sub par. Attitude was LOUSY! \nThe customer who is paying about $25.00 per person ought to be treated as a guest and with courtesy. \n\nBetter luck when seated at the bar, on past visits. No spillage.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9IoWmskJG2sz7hEFAfqV3g", "review_id": "RAcMgApAf2bDr9M8iMIPZQ", "text": "Great food and an AWESOME Happy Hour!  While other restaurants have been cutting quality and quantity, this place isn't.  The food is delicious, and I'm amazed at how they do Mexican food dishes even better than a lot of the Mexican food restaurants around town.  The Happy Hour is soo good!  $5 giant sized appetizers are big enough for a meal and so delicious - especially the calamari, taquitos, and avocado rolls.  The drink specials are pretty great too - wine, beer, mojitos... you gotta love it!  \nThe service has been good every time I've been there.  The wait staff are friendly, helpful and efficient.\nCheesecake Factory is on the top of my list for places to go and my favorite Happy Hour haunt.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xXddQy6m2cLcz9tfQu5fyA", "review_id": "TgOWnEpm1OudFttsQ8wlPQ", "text": "The food here is just ok. The menu is huge so it takes a while to choose what you want to eat. My mom wanted to go here for her birthday dinner and when we told them it was her birthday they offered her a free ice cream sundae. Umm...isn't this place called the CHEESECAKE Factory? I thought it was lame that they didn't offer her a free piece of cheesecake.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I-P1v7sRjDLEfVOndp01kA", "review_id": "l-5ApBl3Nec3jpJ2HujWCw", "text": "It was great the last few times...\n till I found a dried piece of spinach stuck on my fork when I unwrapped the silverware, and dishes had crumbs encrusted on them.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_uL7OiQSfNsCd60DrAf7qQ", "review_id": "p7cQjuFC_kw8yz5tMJPZMg", "text": "This review is going to sound a bit harsh.... but I'm sorry, for the prices they are charging, I expect a little more class. \n\nYes, the food was good, the waitress was nice and funny, but they both needed a bit of refining. \n\nTo start off with the first thing out of the waitress' mouth was \"I love your hair!\" Then continued on about hair for anorther minute and a half, ending with when hers is wet it's \"like almost touching my butt.\" OKay! Over-share honey! I'm supposed to order food and a drink now that we have discussed your butt? Anyway, finally moving on I ordered a tea and my friend got a water. Her timing for check backs were great, but refilled my tea waaaaaay too much, I would take two sips and then there she was again refilling my glass (and filling the air with unnecessary commentary), not to mention when she refilled my glass she had to pick it up every time and twice she touched the times on my forks. I know it sounds weird, but really bothered me. Another one of my big pet peeves, if you are wanting to remove a plate from the table and I have a utensil still on it, ask me to grab it off or just bring me a new one. DO NOT remove it yourself and place on the table, ick! She also grabbed my butter wrapper off my plate touching my bread. Just leave me a lone lady, stop touching all my s***! I felt like she wanted to pop a squat with us and have girl talk. Back off. \n\nThe food came, it was alright. I started with a side salad and friend for fried artichoke hearts. My salad clearly had been pre made and sitting in a cooler for hours, as the lettuce was brown and over dressed. The artichokes were good and the dipping sauce it came with was yummy. Everything else that hit the table was great. PS: Vanilla bean cheese cake is awesome! \n\nOver all we had a good time. But for my meal costing me $30 and I didn't even have a cocktail, home girl needs to learn some cooth and manners serving a table.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tuBIHGJjff8IelNdj-3oJA", "review_id": "woQfhsBKjJX2UFQQRBHqNQ", "text": "Really can't go wrong at just about any Cheesecake Factory but this one is exceptionally reliable. We frequent this location once or twice a month and almost always have perfect service and great food.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "FHJUj7EHB9nB2czVOzQX3Q", "review_id": "Hh83OcBiW7D7iXDFsuIA5Q", "text": "Normally I would never pick to eat at the Cheesecake Factory, ever, but a co-worker picked it for a work function, so off we went. \n\nThere were about 10 of us in our group, and before we ordered we apologized to our waitress for needing separate checks. I think 7 checks in all. They seemed cool with it...at first. \n\nI have to preface by saying, the worst service I've ever received has been at the Cheesecake Factory. Out of the four times I've been, every single time has been horrendous. The very first time I went (this was a different location)  one of my dining partners didn't get their meal for 20 minutes after ours. We were completely through with our meals but the server never offered to comp her meal. In fact, he was never seen after taking our order. We had to flag down a manager to take care of the issue. \n\nThe other few times I've had the slowest, rudest service of my life. This time was no different. The server acted thoroughly annoyed by our group, was short with us, refused to smile AT ALL, and generally was a complete wench. Splitting the tab was clearly WAY too much work for her, as it took 20 minutes for her to figure out who ordered what (even though we asked if it was ok to split tabs long before we ordered) but actually running the tabs? Wow, add on another 10 minutes! We apologized again for having to split tabs, hoping maybe that would make her less huffy, but she never acknowledged that we were trying to be nice, and instead just went around acting huffy and like we were thorns in her side. \n\nWell, obviously she could be a total b*tch because gratuity was already included. 18% on the tab, which I understand with large groups. However, I felt she was acting as bitchy as she wanted to because in the end, she'd be getting a good tip regardless. \n\nAs for the food, it's a big whatever. Anything other than lunch is overpriced. In the end it's just overpriced ridiculously sized chain food . I don't understand why people love it so much. I hope for the rest of my life I never step foot in one again. I know I won't be missing much.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wSiZa_6c4VX_WMjmRLzblg", "review_id": "LZo9R7s6Xxnahj_D8S8eLQ", "text": "I think cheesecake should be at the top of the pyramid but only if the food pyramid was flipped over!!!! Went here for lunch with my Candy friend, yes that is her name and no she doesn't take her ropa off for a living. :) Anyways, I had the Thai Chicken Pasta, which I loved. She had the Pasta Da Vinci. We both enjoyed our pastas, but the main event of the lunch was our \"Dulce de Leche\" cheesecake. Ahhh....did I mention cheesecake should be at the top of the food pyramid, but only if the wide side is at the top? On a side note, I really like this place because I can connect with their history. Small beginnings and look where the business is when you have vision. Gotta love the Overtons for that!", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "59pVYStY0yKpRmODFIfDww", "review_id": "nyFwhDFMXZriO8KFHaAlYA", "text": "My best choice restaurant for dessert. I tried the famous Chris Outrageous Chocolate Cake and found my new favorite dessert! It's so delicate and at the same time the chocolate is not too overpowering the flavor of coconut mousse. The calamari is great, they cooked it just right. I'm highly satisfied with choosing this restaurant for dessert!", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "XqMkm-DD9VsdcKx2YVGhSA", "review_id": "YT_NZhW-t_Doz0EbJsNZhw", "text": "Chapter 1 - Appetizers, point is; I don't need an encyclopedia of the world's cuisine on one menu.  I'm hungry and tell me what you serve and are your signature dish - that's all I want.  As you can see I'm not a big fan of restaurants with more on their menu than the number of mistresses of Tiger Woods (Ouch! Sorry Tiger you left yourself open for that one!).  Regardless, I always appreciate the service at the Factory.  Food-wise, I'm generally lost after chapter 2 - Side Salad or Soup?  I just close my eyes and choose and sometimes I win and sometimes, well better luck!  The ambience of the Factory is always pleasing - loud and dark almost like a rollercoaster in Space Mountain except I'm not screaming my head off - Enjoy!", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "44R1syuo0et8sLtRnCojkw", "review_id": "YfPytMxtFFGngk-LYPyNXQ", "text": "This place never fails my taste buds. There are so many delicious things to order off the pages and pages of menu. We started with the artichoke and it was scrumptious. Both of the dipping sauces were yummy and the artichoke was cooked perfectly. After we shared Evelyn's favorite pasta- it came with lots of veggies and good tasting sauce. We chose not to eat the cheesecake (this time), but it has always been amazing in the past. Our waiter was nice, but definitely a cheeseball. But hey, it provided a good laugh for us throughout dinner.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eVq6OT3R-nRnZDfmtX9aOQ", "review_id": "7pQ9Z3nYa8ZbUV89EimfrQ", "text": "So the first time I was considering going to this location, I was warned from my friends who work in the area that the last time they were there that they had to give some sort of warning due to a hepatitis a issue they were having...\n\nAnyhow, onto the actual review... the food overall has been mediocre at best.  Usually something's overcooked or bland.  The service each time has been relatively good.... and the personalities tend to surface.  The second to last time I went with a friend and we had dessert.  Ordered coffee with a shot of Baileys and had a slice of cheesecake each.  Our waitress was VERY enthusiastic about the cheesecake.  To the point of us being ever so slightly uncomfortable, but she did claim to have gained tons of weight at the start of her job due to having a slice every time she worked.  I suppose if you're surrounded by it, it could happen.\n\nDinner wise, however, the portions are difficult to finish for the average appetite, but I tend to gravitate toward their small plates menu and order a couple of things off of that.  I also enjoy their Thai Chicken lettuce wraps.  It's a good place to go if you have a bunch of people who like a variety of things or just can't decide.\n\nThis definitely is not my choice of places to go, but usually more like a... oh, we know it's open, it's not that far, and no one is in the mood for anything specific sort of place.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "RxfFQxUtSIGYwTKU_rvAeg", "review_id": "_SVlzTDUoIiUQqusVlACgA", "text": "I'll admit, it has been many years since I have had an actual meal here. The only reason I come is for the to die for cheesecake. It used to be that I would typically get the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake, which by the way, is sinful. Well, I guess they all are. It has an Oreo crust, chocolate chips throughout and on the top, and a generous dollop of whipped cream on the side. Then they introduced the Red Velvet Cake Cheesecake and I'm like, seriously, Cheesecake Factory? It has a moist, red velvet cake surrounded by layers of cheesecake. It also has a cream cheese frosting with what tastes like white chocolate shavings in the frosting. I came here yesterday with the excuse of validating my parking token (as my husband puts it, yeah right!). I got the Cookie Dough slice and then I noticed the Red Velvet which I thought was just a limited time. So what was an indecisive girl to do but get both slices. $16 later (yikes!) but I am the happiest girl in the world.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-nwhlUT3N7-yhvvpSTLQXg", "review_id": "M3BvoHW2Qz7O2UVsAblqHw", "text": "In general I stay away from chains. But a few days ago i had a good meal at cheesecake. It was no French Laundry but that is not what you expect going in.  All our food was correct (the table had many modifications) and everyone enjoyed the food.\n\nEveryone knows the menu can be very overwhelming.  I have read books small then it.  But was a group is gives variety .     \n\nThe following was ordered:\nBeets with Goat Cheese (Small Plates and Snacks) = the greens where bright and fresh.\nGrilled Chicken Tostada Salad (Salads) = over-sized, a good mix of chicken, greens, and crunch. \n Carne Asada Skirt Steak (Steaks & Chops) = build your own tacos anyone? that is what you get here.  \n \nThe service on a busy weeknight was very good also.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sbYk8BL3FRwC0zIXZi4sRA", "review_id": "uXIvYdICxt3w2v2413wgHA", "text": "I can't review the food here because we never got seated! Knowing that Cheesecake Factory doesn't take reservations, my sister called Saturday afternoon to find out how long it would take a party of 14 to be seated that night. The hostess told her she'd take the name, asked my sister to call 20 minutes ahead to let her know we were on our way and our table would be ready shortly after we arrived, if not when we got there. Sounds perfect right? Not so much. \n\nWe called them as requested and were told our table would be ready when we arrived. When we arrived about 15 minutes later, we were told they were running approximately 20 minutes behind. Not a huge deal, being Cheesecake Factory on a Saturday night. After 30 minutes, we asked again about being seated and were told that they were waiting for their large table to be vacated by a party who'd been there for 2 hours. Of course... who doesn't go to Cheesecake Factory for dinner at 4:00? Another twenty minutes goes by and again, we speak to the hostess station, who tells us the table just ordered dessert. At this point, it becomes pretty apparent we've been lied to. Finally after waiting for more than an hour and 15 minutes for a supposed reservation with two pregnant women, a diabetic and two antsy toddlers, we decided to leave. \n\nI have no problem with Cheesecake Factory not taking reservations. I think it's ridiculous, but it's publicized, so we dealt with it the best way we could. Had the hostess we'd spoken to earlier in the day not said it wouldn't be a problem, we would have made other arrangements for dinner that night.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "CGCj939DbKnFs8GrCRCDrQ", "text": "I have not been to this location since the last review in 2009!  Well M has been having a horrible 2 weeks.  She picked Cheesecake for lunch, I never say no to Cheesecake!!  We were quickly sitted.  Our server came over quickly to take drink orders...  I had to order the TexMex eggrolls too!  \n\nI got the Chicken Alfredo lunch.  It was very good, creamy and the noodles were done perfectly.  Only 1 minor complain, 5 chunks of chicken, REALLY?  \n\nGot my usual Vanilla Bean Cheesecake to top off the visit!!!", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1GL8b9uNkrk3Udq5gSIIFA", "review_id": "dY_JTwQmx-3_N7gKWbxpHQ", "text": "Happy hour at Cheesecake is the best!  (So that is purely what my review is based on!)  Super friendly servers, great drinks and excellent food!  Compared to the normal prices (which are pricey) happy hour is a great time to come in and get all the best appetizers for excellent deals!  Go and enjoy!", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "2KNPtV5E44vAiEr5BvMkUA", "review_id": "VI9uqiKuoRBTeS7ojiyE-w", "text": "I have to admit, I have been one of those people who has had nothing positive to say about Cheesecake Factory in the past (other than, they had awesome cheesecakes)...however, last night, after traipsing my in-laws all through the town, upstairs and downstairs in their nightgowns, trying to look for some dinner, we finally ended up here.\n\nAnd it was AWESOME! Great service, delicious food, yummy drinks...they were 100% on point.\n\nI wonder if perhaps I have just been choosing the wrong entrees all along, or if something has changed with them, but whatever the case, last night was awesome. \n\nAt our table, we had two stand-out dishes, the chicken madeira with steak diane, and the caramel chicken something or other. The other two dishes were good, but nothing spectacular, and this is a review about what made me happy, so pbbbbbbbbbt!\n\nSo much so, that we ordered a couple of cheesecakes to go. The lemon raspberry cheesecake, by the way, is phenomenal...raspberry lady fingers, lemon cheesecake, fresh-ish whipped cream...yum yum! I'll have to wait to get feedback regarding the white chocolate macadamia nut caramel cheesecake though.\n\nSo, that being said, I will no longer sully your name with negative comments or nay-saying...and I will be back. Thank you for a great evening.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0dkI2HjFmQqB349iKMreww", "review_id": "gBB503yzck2Nv22YbhpkfQ", "text": "went for drinks and dessert with my best-friend, tangie, during my recent stint to the metropolitan area.  dropping in at the biltmore location, we both found parking right out front.\n\nundecided on my beverage, i decided to try something that caught my eye...a blueberry mojito.\n\nif I can say this without sounding girly - simply fabulous.  i can't find any other way of describing this drink.  yes, it is made for the guy that simply cannot handle a man's drink. unlike tangie's \"on the rocks\".  she had something that would grow hair on my smooth chest.... \n\nfor dessert we entertained ourselves with a delicious strawberry shortcake. even though we shared, we were unable to finish this delight.\n\nfirst time i have been to a cheesecake factory and found immediate seating... granted, it was after 10pm.\n\nnever had a bad meal or time at this chain.\n\nthanks, tangie - you made my night.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eRt02n5zLvhZJK8wDbXsgg", "review_id": "0f1zfQQLn1MYhc-t7WcWag", "text": "I will say this may not be a fair review as a drink was spilled on me in the first 5 minutes of me arriving and it may have been 50% my kids fault. The other drink spilled on me from my other kid was 100% her fault so I may be jaded, but the waiter didn't seem kid savvy and placed the wrong order for my wife. The manager said we'd get a credit for that one so we'll see. I'd suggest not bringing kids unless they're restaurant trained.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ajlsUu-QukZC8P4qD8iI2A", "review_id": "VSez2I1MC5G9FNOCAcnnNw", "text": "It's a chain restaurant but EVERY ONE of these places has good food, great service and an extensive menu (good for big parties/bad for indecisive people). Their desserts are AMAZING and IF you can finish your meal, then go for their signature cakes. Simply amazing is the best way to describe their cheesecakes and other savory cakes. If I did have a complaint (besides the extensive menu which can be daunting to some) it would be that this place is usually a bit noisy, but it's also huge and often full of customers, both good signs. Try it for yourself, and then make your own decision. I've tried everything from (chicken) sliders, burgers, pasta, steak, grilled chicken and seafood.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UBIeuiLY9PobybSgo0qhWw", "review_id": "d4ZWy-aTDHS4o5t-1XOHng", "text": "I have been eating at the Cheesecake Factory for years and no matter what city or state I'm in I can always count on them for consistently good food! \n\nI decided to try this location out for my birthday meal since I was craving their chicken chipotle pasta. We started out with the standard bread basket and I had a strawberry lemonade. Our server was crazy busy but he still took care of us for the most part. My chicken chipotle pasta that I also add shrimp too was so delish the sauce is a little creamy but has a kick to it from the chipotle flavoring. The asparagus, tortilla chips, chicken and shrimp  just work perfectly with the sauce and the penne pasta! This is def. my go to entree at the Cheesecake Factory. For dessert since I'm not a fan of cheesecake I went for the carrot cake and it was everything I wanted and more! Moist delicious cake with nuts, raisins and carrots and just enough frosting. \n\nI have also met my girls at this location several times for happy hour and they have an awesome menu menu with $5 appetizers and drink specials! And the portions are huge 1 appetizer can serve as a meal or can be shared easily. \n\nCheesecake Factory never disappoints, I will always be a fan :-)", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Xe3roFVZWGe1ABkuhN9UCg", "review_id": "U1aU4sAgB186C1Q-GYbrGg", "text": "My wife, son and I always enjoy this location.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xlhOYJz88hseqBnygHVz6g", "review_id": "MB-O4vUOsC4r45eNQZ6v9Q", "text": "When I am in the area, I like to frequent this Cheesecake Factory for lunch. I always try to go early or late, but never right at noon. This location is nestled between plenty of office buildings and if you go right at noon, there will surely be a wait. \n\nToday I got the same great food and service! After glancing at the novel-sized menu and wrestling in my mind what to have... I had my usual: the shrimp and bacon club sandwich. I always order mine without the middle slice of bread. There are few reasons why I do this: 1. I can't fit the double decker sandwich in my mouth 2. it makes the sandwich more packed full of shrimp and bacon! 3. Less calories - which I guess makes up for the bacon and fries I had! All in all the sandwich was delish! They have a new nifty metal fry holder that kept my fries hot, too!", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D4u66l4KgGr9ajp2zhFfWw", "review_id": "_iaL0nAhXBXFjyIpxd1kUQ", "text": "The dish I had, the wasabi crusted ahi tuna was awful and it was served twice, both times unacceptably.  The \"crust\" is really bread stuffing on the outside and the miso glaze was a miso cream sauce, huh?  How can you call a rich, greasy sauce served on the plate a glaze.  Very confusing, unappetizing and this dish should be chopped.  Not a good experience.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ltGh04bjEBhwItWVVG7UJg", "review_id": "n3JjJFsEkV-HXMh6_57_4Q", "text": "I've been to Cheesecake Factory about six times, about three of them at this location. I'm not much of a fan of chain restaurants, but I must say the decor and ambiance have been nice and the restaurant always clean. \n\nOn a past visit I had a Buffalo Chicken sandwich which is no longer on the menu...and probably with good reason. It was the sort of quality I'd expect from a fast food drive-thru, only a larger portion and served on a plate. This time, I had the Cuban Sandwich with a Green Salad side. The sandwich wasn't bad, just not memorable. The portion was plenty for lunch and some to take home. My friend had the equivalent of Chicken Parmesan with a side of spaghetti (don't see it currently listed on their website menu) which he downed in no time, despite the large portion. At the server's recommendation, we shared the Hershey\u00ae's Chocolate Bar Cheesecake, which was fresh and flavorful. \n\nThe second server (the first one's shift had ended) was late in bringing some water I'd asked for. While I wasn't concerned about it, he noticed his own service was too slow and he promised to \"make it up\" to me. Not sure what that meant and I never saw any benefit. \n\nWhile the portions were more than ample, I'm not sure the prices are in line for the quality being offered. Two lunch entrees with nonalcoholic beverages and one dessert came to about $50.00. For the money, I would've preferred to go elsewhere. \n\nI will say I've stopped by the carry out counter for cheesecake to go before and absolutely LOVE the Lemon Raspberry and will always consider it a \"go-to option to-go\"!!!", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vIBrfx6z6wvUFN5IJDLNyg", "review_id": "n9nqFUF9uWKUoSS-6whtEQ", "text": "This is the first time that I have gone to the Cheesecake Factory and I am a fan! We started with the spinach and artichoke dip and it was pretty good. The bread that they brought out was I think dipped in a whole vat of butter, the complementary bread they brought out was actually better with the dip. For the main dish i got the Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta and it was awesome. The flavor and the crispy topping brought everything together. The veggies and the chicken were plentiful and covered in the sauce. I brought it home because i couldn't finish it all and it was just as good reheated. The wait staff was very polite and knowledgeable.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "noRMeuimpy3dCCTsyFUsNg", "review_id": "6ivSJtHEUWRKCRNq23Rigw", "text": "This is an awesome restaurant for family get togethers and is a favorite of my Dad's side. Their portions are meant more for two or three people than just one, so if you're open to splitting, this is the place to go. Their salads are always fresh and tasty and their pasta dishes are amazing. Pretty much anything that you order here is great. My husband and I always leave with that warm, satisfied glow and feeling comfortably full. There's no greasy, yucky aftertaste like a lot of places.\n\nOur favorites include the crab puffs, the asian chicken salad, their burgers and their penne spaghetti. They have a meal for just about any taste or craving and have the most enticing deserts! We had a raspberry-white chocolate cheesecake that was absolutely to die for! They have awesome rye bread, which you get for free before your meal to nibble on.\n\nThe service is usually pretty good and we never really have any complaints. The staff are always friendly and helpful and always have positive things to say about the food we're ordering. They'll even go so far as to inform us of tasty new menu choices. Trust me...eat a meal here and you won't regret it.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Br9jWzfCbn3AVdUek9UuKQ", "review_id": "anmGiD_HV6IOE0KkYXRqhw", "text": "Just some preface, I gave this location a 5 star mainly based on comparison with it's counterparts in California.\n\nI love Cheesecake factory. I like their appetizers, their pastas, their entre's. In California, I've been to the one in San Jose, Irvine, and San Diego. The food is always about the same (good), the line always long (hour), and the service is always mediocre ( too busy to be attentive, professional enough not to make it an issue).\n\nThis location was nothing like this in a good way ( maybe cuz it's not CA?)\n\n1. The food was excellent. My party had:\n - Pasta Da Vinci - Great\n - Wings - Good\n - Tuna Tartar Appetizer small plate - good\n\n2. Service was amazing. My drink never even got halfway down, every few minutes someone checked up on us, wow....\n\n3. No wait. None. Walked right in... I don't think I've ever seen that happen...\n\n\nAmazing. I know how I say I hate reviewing franchises, but wow, good food, no wait, great service....", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D-oZAfAXFBDfq_Px-IBquA", "review_id": "B6rfAgiKq2hmUyN7rkuQBQ", "text": "This is pretty much like all the other locations.  \n\nThe service was fine.  I didn't care for the snarky comments from the waiter about the amount of water I drink.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zfysCL-0uQNCWdGvzZ6QWA", "review_id": "LlFxRA6wZL_IDJYLu4gqSg", "text": "Great food, but this location is always busy so it's not a good place to go if you don't have a couple hours to eat your meal. If they are busy, it could be difficult if you need extra accomodations. Not that they aren't willing to help, just a lack of space.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v26k4Bzy9GiLLlSmDk8LfA", "review_id": "LgbIarQLM4nv7oTpAnHBaQ", "text": "One word, YUMMY!\n\nNo matter who you go with or what you are in the mood for- everyone, including your picky friend, will be pleased! They have food for everyone!\n\nCome hungry- larger than life portions! Currently picturing the meatloaf- wish I had more room in my belly!\n\nThe mushroom burger is a life changing experience! Came highly recommended by the server- award winning apparently. After experiencing it, I'm a believer!\n\nHappy Hour lasts for about a milisecond- but if you find yourself here at the right time- go for it! Bar only- but it's worth the taste and the price.\n\nCheesecake is of course awesome- but I can count the number of times I've actually had room left in my stomach to order the cheesecake on one hand. Dulce De Leche has been my \"go to\" for years!", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "ELW71EWRChs33EwCw98YVA", "text": "I love the Cheesecake Factory, and cannot say enough good things about them!  I've never been to this specific location before, but have been to a few others in the valley, and I love it every single time I go.  Weather its for lunch or dinner, with family, friends or coworkers, this place hits the spot every single time.\n\nTheir menu is huge, and awesome!  TONS of great food to choose from. Dinners, lunches, and it all tastes so good!  MMM.  Lunch specials, dinners, deserts you can find everything on their huge menu.  The restaurant is quite large as well so seating is plentiful.  \n\nToday I went with my coworker during lunch, and we both walked out so full!  We got pasta lunch specials, and it was Delicious.  We were seated within a few minutes of entering, and our waitress greeted us and took our order.  She brought out bread which was hot and tasty, which we devoured.  Drinks were always filled, and we were in and out in a little more then an hour.  I got the spagetti with meat sauce, and the lunch sized one was HUGE.  I will be having leftovers for dinner, trust me!\n\nI will be returning here in the future, trust me.  Menu and food is amazing, love the atmosphere, etc.  \n\nI will say, on a side note the parking here has gotten WORSE over past few years.  I will not blame Cheesecake factory because its not their private lot, but its bad.  When I first started coming to this district, parking was open and free, with some valet service.  Then, one day, I came here last year to eat, and it was all chopped up into different pay lots.  the first lots a valet, the next lot is all token pay parking, theirs a pay parking structure in the back, and tons of \"15 minute to go\" parking around the perimeter of the center.  UM, this is a nightmare to navigate!  There's \"free\" parking but they shove you way in the back on the \"north\" side of the lot and you would spend at least 15 minutes walking to cheesecake factory if you were to have parked on that side of the mall.\n\nMy advice?  Either circle 3 million times, or just drop your car off in the token paying lot down the way.  I think Cheesecake factory may even validate, but that's my thoughts...\n\nAnyways, I love you cheesecake factory and you have never failed me! MUAH!", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qsyO7LAgVVFoLhxkdBwzGg", "review_id": "Z5R2ANtrebxqpXQU6wP4Gw", "text": "took my wife there for a date night. it was great. great food, great service, prices a little high but it is completely worth it, plus we got to go downtown. food was amazing and the desert was the best i have ever had.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "laqYZNOlAaMLuIPWhPDDPQ", "review_id": "7qY6NYjRaDyw1rBwxbrbnA", "text": "My experience tonight fell very short from my normal experiences at Cheesecake Factory. This was my first time coming to this particular location to celebrate Valentine's Day with my boyfriend.  It was a very busy night which was expected and the staff handled the wait time exceptionally. Our waiter was very prompt and extremely tentative. My issue with the restaurant is with the way they handled a food health issue. We ordered the flat bread pizza as an appetizer but as we began to eat it we found plastic melted underneath the cheese. When we brought up the issue we were apologized to and explained that the flat bread comes wrapped in plastic. We still paid for this item on our ticket even though it was clearly a mistake the kitchen made.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kk05snSafuIFK0lsxoMNzA", "review_id": "0EesJgRwaQNy5958E8R5zw", "text": "Food is average at best.  But last two times the service was terrible.  They need to retrain their servers in customer service.  The only reason for the 2 stars is that there is no denying that their cheesecake is excellent.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "7C-jyTrOX-iJ-MrSJuh-8A", "review_id": "e6wDNhQKEQ2VDVIL9yuj4g", "text": "Normally I never visit chains as I detest them, but on a Sunday night Mother's Day, there really was nowhere else to go. It was either between this place and Red Devil and I wish we just would have went to Red Devil instead. They do not take reservations but we were pleasantly surprised to find that the wait was non-existent on this night and we were seated right away.\n\nThe waiter took our drink orders and my sister was the only one that didn't want lemon in her drink and he was kinda rude about that, something about making his job more difficult or something but whatever. The menu is huge and they have a Skinnylicious menu that features light menu items if you are watching your weight. \n\nPretty much anything that you could want is on the menu; italian, asian, american, etc. and let's not forget that cheesecake! The cheesecake is the one item where you cannot go wrong. OMG Red Velvet layer cheesecake is 7.95 a slice as they are all aptly priced but it is a huge slice enough for two people.  The mango passion tea is great as were their mixed drinks which are $9.25++\n\nI got the veggie burger which was okay, nothing groundbreaking in flavor or toppings, sauces etc. The fries were a bit disappointing and the food presentation was pretty disappointing and lackluster. My mom got a turkey burger that was incredibly greasy and she was not happy with it. She asked the waiter if he was sure if it was a turkey burger and he assured her it was but again, did not get her something else or offer to take it off of the bill. So somewhat disappointing considering this is Mother's Day and I wanted my mom to at least enjoy her meal.\n\nSummary: Food so-so-may change on a variable basis, Service-abyssmal, we never even got our water glasses refilled, another waitress stepped on my sister's foot but refused to move in a timely manner. I'm going to have to pass on this one unless I need cheesecake in the near future. The validated parking is free with a two hour limit.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LiNbZqDdHLqueYz4nORWzg", "review_id": "elPAmCekOE_TbBSbN3P4BA", "text": "There's a enormous selection of food to choose from- so not only cheescakes here.  I had dinner here, had the chipotle pasta, etc... There was a long wait for our food after we ordered- about 30 minutes... The food was good, everything was cooked okay, but was not a fan of the bread in the basket- the taste was bit off.  Our service was okay and the waiter checked on us throughout our meal.  I did try their cheesecake- nothing too different from any other one.  The only thing I could suggest to the restaurant is maybe increase the lighting just a bit more.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fMNBJ4G1fx1MfHzM7E5TeA", "review_id": "aJGJPV2v4OoV2fGx6vRhzw", "text": "It's ok. Desert is great. Italian pasta suck. Bread is good.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qmdRG4PGjDEXazZYuFdDtA", "review_id": "1A5M7eCT-NxiWZrD7LVzQA", "text": "Food is good, drinks are better and the cheese to die for!", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_h2h6TX5xhhWFIPMnpMd3g", "review_id": "2e09yiKyKGdZWyQ7lk14VQ", "text": "I guess The Cheesecake Factory doesn't really require a review but here's my two cents. I was a bit irate when they axed my favorite dish, the crispy spicy beef. Fortunately it was quickly replaced by my new favorite, the gumbo. I'm not really sure how a kitchen can specialize in every cuisine known to man but they manage to pull it off somehow. If i have one complaint, it's the excessive use of butter, which I can taste on my lips after every bite of almost every item on the menu. Then again, butter makes it better right?", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T7J9ae0wTskrI_Bgwp-4cA", "review_id": "C8mQiukx5lb58Gre-m8Aww", "text": "Why do people eat here?  It was packed on a Thursday night.  We had to eat in the bar to avoid a 20 minute wait to be seated.  Everything on the menu is SOOO Expensive.  The only reason we stayed and ate is we had a $50 gift card.\n\nWanted to order something eat that we could share while having our cocktails.  The waitress could not recommend or guarantee anything that was gluten free.  So I just ate all the free bread and butter they brought and then we ordered dessert.  He got the ice cream sundae and I had a lemoncello raspberry cheesecake or something like that.  The waitress recommended it.  It wasn't very good at all.  I only ate a few bites because I didn't want to waste eating that many calories on something not so tasty.\n\nWith three cocktails (A mojito for me and 2 gin and tonics for him), the sundae and slice of cheesecake, with tip was $45).  I think that is quite a bit.\n\nThe best part was the free bread, no joke.  Service was pretty horrid as well.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Vn_XO4CfIVVtbCk8PBSxmg", "review_id": "NYr3I_MJr3vNEIS4rfpozQ", "text": "This location is a hot mess.  I love the Cheese Cake Factory but this locaton is not up to the standards that I accustomed to from this company.  Choose another location The waitress smelled like a pack of cigarettes.  So standing over me taking my order made my stomach turn.  Then my rice was undercooked.  When I told them it was undercooked they wanted to question me and say are you sure.  Im Asian I eat rice almost everyday.  There were Nat's flying around the food.  I won't be back to this location.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wDc9XUTLEyxOM-Xm7DUE_A", "review_id": "ChN-NMp7rduHoNZvhCwGgw", "text": "Went to the Cheesecake Factory with some people from work on a friday.  The atmosphere was decent, lots of pillars and marble. We hung out at the bar for a few minutes before going to our table. The bartender was rude and short, acted like we were inconveniencing him or something.  Thankfully, we didn't have to deal with him for long as we were taken to our table shortly thereafter.  Our server was polite and courteous, she answered all questions we had and was great for the duration of the evening.  The menu at this place is absurd.  Its like 30 pages and it seems like instead of doing a handful of dishes really well, the opted to have an over abundance of options all prepared in a mediocre manner.  I decided on a kobe burger which ended up being the worst kobe burger i've ever had.  The bun was tough and the meat was overly juicy.  I hate sending back food as I used to work in the food service industry so I toughed it out and finished the burger.  Our group was around 10 to 12 people so I understand that our waitress wanted to \"turn and burn\" tables to make more money but after our meal we felt like we were being rushed.  Some of my friends spotted our waitress giving us dirty looks, etc. We left shortly thereafter.  Overall I feel like this place is way overrated. Although the dishes are decently priced and there are many choices, the consensus from my group is that the food just isn't that great. Also, some of the service could use some work.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oRRHrcRPcEAnOepF3KPfsg", "review_id": "QKP0SGdwtaS3UDxHc6oKcg", "text": "It is located in a very fancy mall which is quite nice to visit.\nYou have valley parking which impressed me, as the restaurant by itself isn't expensive.\nThe food was good, I got a burger wrapped in lettuce leaves, it was tasty and the pattie was cooked as I asked.\nMy BF got a beautiful and tasty dish of salmon and prawns with a tasty mashed potato. Simple dish but was executed nicely.\n\nThe price was good and as I am gluten intolerant I couldn't taste their cheesecake (I was sad, cos they look amazing).\n\nJe veux manger mon cheesecake !!", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yXJ1o22NYRazcSiXMkslXw", "review_id": "eihCbb2Qayb0kmnp3KSW_Q", "text": "Food was good, but expensive. Atmosphere is a little too casual to pay $70 including tip for 2 people. Felt like a Mimi's Cafe plunked down on Camelback. Also we look for a place where the bar isn't so much the focal point.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 11, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "yvvtblpPi_QH41Jm6ari0w", "review_id": "enm5HyT6VLY0CzFV12t3SA", "text": "The cheesecake guys are the best. The cheesecakes are so great. foods and drinks are even better. the big problem is that you have to always wait and I hate that. even during weekdays that are not over crowded they keep you waiting for at least 10 minutes unless you only come here for lunch.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v26k4Bzy9GiLLlSmDk8LfA", "review_id": "wFrHlWAcKG9aj40Ukud7BA", "text": "Food is always great.  I love the meatloaf sandwich.  The service is really hit or miss.  Sometimes I have great servers who are passionate about their work.  Other times service is just ok.  The ground is always super slick and sticky and it really takes away from the nice decor.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-JQemSD9gwwuzcj36WzHqQ", "review_id": "2xzE43rwa9qpfY-Kv32AoA", "text": "My partner and I have gone to this location several times.  It's understood that the food at The Cheesecake Factory nationwide is delicious, but this location also combines delicious food with employees who are focused on providing targeted, high-quality customer service.\n\nWe originally went to this location, since it was a mere two miles from our condo in the Biltmore; however, we have since bought a house in Laveen, which is nearly 14 miles away, and we still make it a point to go.\n\nOur last outing there was Saturday, December 15, 2012.  It wasn't terribly busy there, but the wait staff were still moving quickly to provide timely service to all patrons.  Our server was particularly happy with her job, because she joked with us over our indecision when ordering.  Beyond the obligatory soup suggestion that you have to hear each time you go, she went above and beyond by suggesting various items that she's enjoyed.  She even gave me some great suggestions for my vegetarian diet.\n\nOverall, the ambiance is welcoming; the employees are certainly friendly; and the price is just right.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C3VpWgCsdwyYs6Xoy1JcJQ", "review_id": "Me1G6IXClAP9TqUCTuIakw", "text": "Ordered burgers from there tonight just to get something different for a change, amazing meat cooked as per ordered,great service, I have to say they di burgers as good as anyone else if not better! Kobe and chop house!!", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W_R-gVF8OHNrIhtmyhDnyg", "review_id": "gmzy7_8gnuiZHRVyHvnYng", "text": "good late night place to eat", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FBb9hihH1hCUz-wCQf4iEg", "review_id": "QCeJk63poQnGeONZ-rSwgA", "text": "I haven't been to a CF in several years and never in AZ. Last night, my BF and I went to the one in the Camelback Corridor and we were both pleasantly surprised. \n\nMy memories of CFs from back East were tons of mediocre food and great desserts. This time, however, we had very nice appetizers--avocado eggroll, samosas, and beet and goat cheese salad. My main course, the spicy chicken salad, was tasty. \n\nThe appetizer portions are generous, the main course not so overwhelming and the dessert? Too stuffed to eat it so we took it home to  have tonight! But how can it go wrong for dulce de leche cheesecake? \n\nI would go back except that I know I will be tempted to try other restaurants in the area particularly the ones that aren't corporate-owned and have more interesting menus. That said, the few items we tried from CF's menu were A-OK. I'll probably take my son there for brunch sometime.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BXuwYUljJIGWbscJdzkmUw", "review_id": "YipV49M7azwZ9Et43EssCw", "text": "I always have a pleasant experience when I go to Cheesecake Factory. The service is superb. Huge servings but the food is ridiculously overpriced. You're just paying for the ambiance. you can get better food elsewhere.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e6mebLMV6GCnXzzGw2aQNw", "review_id": "uR0mNPdPjGujU0IasFSI7g", "text": "We came out on a Saturday night. We understand it is busy and there is going to be a wait. We checked in with our name, party of two, was told it was going to be about a 30 min wait, got our pager, and waited outside since the lobby/foyer was crowded. There were a few parties waiting outside too. \n\n40 minutes have passed, we came inside and checked to see the status of where our name was. Apparently our pager was dead, they called our name 10-15 minutes ago. We were put off by the manager/supervisor's attitude, he was really rude.  He made it seem like it was our fault we didn't hear our names called because we were standing right outside and that our pager was dead. I saw that they were calling names inside and outside, but the only called outside every other time. \n\nThis kind customer service at the beginning set the mood for the evening...not fun. We always try to have a positive attitude, but it was kind of sad when someone that is representing the restaurant is not welcoming, we didn't really want to be there anymore. We stayed though because we are not rude. \n\nThey did seat us about a minute after.\n\nOur waiter was awkward too, but he tried. \n\nWe always like to come out here to have our favorite appetizer and dessert. We live 30 min away, so we like to make night of it when we decide to come out.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cJe1lPgXxlQso-wyLIOHqA", "review_id": "pNKjQSph8S5MMXqW6m6UFg", "text": "Nice waiters, yummy food. Sooo many choices for food.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q6FaSZpCtVv7PXECwDL1bg", "review_id": "mA7zCRixiFjyPHHQOJW5kg", "text": "I KNOW I wrote a long, detailed review after my last birthday experience here in December of 2012. So where is it? Who deleted it???\n\nMy friend took me here for my birthday at my request. I was craving avocado poppers so I ordered that and ...hmmm now I can't remember what I ordered, but it was probably steak.\n\nMy initial review was much more detailed, including a review of our waiter, but I have forgotten the details.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IhcTLLWKS6ZiNyIX9oQQPQ", "review_id": "Tx5GPfeyUM2RP49ywflFFA", "text": "I had not been to a Cheesecake Factory in several years.  I went today for my birthday and had a great time and very kind and excellent service.  Great iced tea too.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "P7Zcg73x8FzszGEiC9YPfw", "review_id": "OPTSZkk1p6ItltIIkkIV7Q", "text": "I'm writing this review because I try their Cajun Jambalaya Pasta and it was delicious, but that's pretty much it. I order cold apple cider and it was not cider, it was more like apple juice and not cold at all. Their price for their 'small plates' is pricey for the portion that you get, very small.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LBx3aojix1qGRiU262_BKw", "review_id": "5Z0habhAagHGSnKQMVbzkw", "text": "Just came into town, and had wonderful service by Vince.  The smaller portion menu is great as well.  It is nice to get great customer service it is a real treat when so many companies could care less about it.  Vince does and it showed.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "yJf7conk-2goFuE1RV6Egg", "review_id": "7FZagaMNICY7XFKN8iDW-Q", "text": "I love CF, such a charming place to eat with TONS of options.  This lunch visit was no exception, met a friend and ate with our two young ones in tow (7&8).\n\nWe ordered the lunch Renee's special - 1/2 sandwich, side salad AND a cup of soup.  I loved this option and it's rare, you usually pick 2.  The cup was more like a bowl, the 1/2 sandwich was still a good size (LOVED the chicken salad with almonds) and the side salad was also pretty big.  \n\nI love their bread basket, especially the wheat oat - yum!\n\nThe kids got nice sized portions of their meal - great options for the young ones, too.  LOVE the $1 ice cream scoop.\n\nI love coming here and always want to come right back to try something else on their huge menu.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OC_Yqiuvf17BYpsX9Bw5rg", "review_id": "bd6HCrTppANwyDs__UxGzg", "text": "Their Chinese Chicken Salad and Oreo Cheesecake are to die for!! I always get sat immediately and get really fast service at this location.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BZ8auFNbLta76i6kzflCbg", "review_id": "LIZkuRvMml0RnAtciAr74A", "text": "This is a nice location. We were seated quickly and our food was quick to come out. \n\nWe sat in a booth that was like sitting on a bench. We noticed the other booths were well padded. I don't know if this was intentional but it was uncomfortable after about 30 minutes and we ended up getting our meals to go. That was a definite draw back.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hGvHc3YnSvAgUhSGEum5cA", "review_id": "OODzTqVL-PmqojxP6Sbn5Q", "text": "CF is one of these places that I have to make a pilgrimage to at least once a year.  I love my Boston CF better for some reason, maybe cause it's home.  Anyway, this past weekend, I took my hubby there to celebrate his bday and come to find out he has NEVER eaten at a CF anywhere.  I almost fell when he spat out those words.  \"It's a rite of passage,\" I find myself squealing out.  Well, he loved it even though he couldn't get over at how small the filet mignon looked on the plate.  However, it was my friend who ordered the Jamaican dish with shrimp that had the best meal at the table.  I had a bite from her plate and my taste buds went into a convulsion, it was stupendous.  I had the salmon special.  It was good but nondescript.  The Kentucky tea and the cherry cheesecake were real smooth and good for my taste palette.  You can't go wrong when you choose CF.  I'm so glad that hubby's eyes and taste buds have opened up to the CF way of eating.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "F9HbpJhKDPRz8qGLqPX-8Q", "review_id": "CrGVPUXmp54XIlFSwTJkMA", "text": "$7 per slice for a Cheesecake? Okay that's understandable for being at the most expensive commercial real estate on 24st & Camelback in Phoenix. \n\nWhat is not excusable is the Moroccan Chicken. The only reason I got in my car a blew $30 on a meal on take out, is because of a video showing how delicious it was. What I got from this location was nothing short of horrible. It looked nothing like what I saw in the video, and on top of that the chicken was so dry I had to chase it down with water just to swallow it. It did not matter that they were generous, giving 3 breasts with the meal, because I could not finish even one. Since I hate wasting food I gave it to my 3 cats, but they would not even eat it, and they love chicken!\n\nI would not have even written this review because I hate bashing businesses, but this place refused to answer my email complaint about the bad meal. At least answer and acknowledge you read it. Next time I'll just go down the road to Chili's. At least they try..", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h6DgfaM1kNn3F2AVMex8cQ", "review_id": "BE426D_hIF_ycM_OJXU5oA", "text": "not impressed. My salad was $17 for lunch!! and also NOT WORTH IT. Very pricey for what you get.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BdKNSj924pjSULjpeSbmCA", "review_id": "ylJWzx67baELrK8DTWHV8w", "text": "I ordered a simple cheeseburger with bacon, tomato, lettuce, ketchup and mustard (sans the bun). I was brought a plate with a burger patty on it. Nothing else. I realize they have a menu larger than god's ego but if you can't do a simple burger right maybe you need to take out about 10 pages from your bulging at the seams menu and concentrate on a few specialties. They can't even get a burger right. Won't be going back. They should just stick to cheesecake, period.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CCBpcSZAloQU9uv0Ktq5WA", "review_id": "miq7gCxLu88LjURwLmrW6Q", "text": "Food A\n\nService C\n\nSlow service and table next to us stayed dirty the entire hour + we were there.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZP7ZkQYTIntGyeeHGkxM4Q", "review_id": "fNZcxBNXisLX5EczBm3lvA", "text": "When I die, I hope it's because I was buried in a pile of the fried mac & cheese balls and I ate myself to death. No better way to go, imo. Also a fan of the Linda's Fudge Cake (I think that's what it's called?). Anyway, I don't know who Linda is but I hope she's living a great life.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mpS1dQz4hd4lKt6GL-4uYg", "review_id": "Bo7jvK36H0I525wMiMT0Uw", "text": "Wow what a great restaurant.\nThe gucamole here is absolubly crazy!!! If you love avocado, plates that have it are a must try.\n................................................................................................", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bwmXfjwrogAaGqV33kSVpQ", "review_id": "fclBRl_eiqaCA3y2ymbV6g", "text": "Huge menu leaves something for everyone.  Prices can get up there, even for seemingly simple dishes. The good thing is that most items (even salads and sandwiches) will get you multiple servings unless you're super hungry. I'm a fan of their rye bread. People think I'm weird when I compare other calamari to the one that's served here.  That said, I wonder how much of the food is actually prepared fresh from scratch. A lot of the dishes are drenched in salt. My friend couldn't eat his pasta because it was so salty.  Service was slow and \"meh\" at best. Cheesecake is good for its convenience and familiarity. In the future, I'd rather spend the same money or less at a local restaurant.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EuT0_VBuRo2ZLEgp8Avmcw", "review_id": "QdhO9z-qmQoqAUYZqXULGg", "text": "This was my first time at a Cheesecake Factory and I was pleasantly surprised. I had this idea that I it was a burger joint, but I was wrong.  I had creamy chicken pasta with sun dried  tomatoes. It was good, but too heavy of a meal for me.   The Oreo cheesecake was wonderful! I don't typically get near cheesecake, but it was fantastic!", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "E5qFR0RBQBoXx8FbrOkdbw", "review_id": "JmQ6vX1CWtuC1s5deN8aUQ", "text": "Great location and if you go for lunch on the weekends the parking is super easy, despite the weird token system they have at the Biltmore.\n\nThe waitstaff is always friendly, glasses are never empty, and they are willing to explain any item on the menu.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bN2ZXWEaImVW5tyiujDLRA", "review_id": "Lc46H_Z-akXJbbLhCDKp2w", "text": "Love the Cheesecake Factory, always have...every time I have dined there both the service and food were outstanding, and I can't remember ever ordering a dish that I ended up disliking.  I wish the cheesecake was just a little bit more reasonably priced, but that's about my only criticism.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "udU-RUkr0jhSPgc7GVqzRQ", "review_id": "l8qjthM0WuolsJwoW8GHRQ", "text": "As always, you can expect the huge menu at the Cheesecake Factory.\n\nAnd, as always, the food is consistently good. Not great, but good.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3uU_6L8GnFOHTsO4I3oedg", "review_id": "4LM2n_IoQMlMHql-Fe7uqw", "text": "I do love the Cheesecake Factory. You can't really go wrong here, Pretty much every dish is gonna be good. I had the Mac & Cheese Burger. FANTASTIC! Just picture a juicy savory burger topped with a patty made of Mac & Cheese. I loved it.\n\nMy only complaint is the menu is too big! Takes me forever to pick something, Everything sounds soo good. Not a bad problem to have.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P4Gri0M4tbSvCcKOtbSrvQ", "review_id": "mPGke-B0BqDZ26ZooTS0xQ", "text": "I recently moved to Phoenix from Las Vegas. I live across from Cheesecake Factory on Camelback Rd. I was hungry one night and stopped in for a quick bite on December 4th. I've always enjoyed their pineapple Mojitos  and the menu variety . I sat at a small table in the bar area. It was literally 5 mins before I was even acknowledged (I timed it)! Then menus were haphazardly dropped on the table. I wasn't offered water and warm bread came out 5 mins later. Meanwhile, the servers were congregating, laughing and joking in the back station, which was clearly visible from my table. I finally ordered a chicken Marsala and that took another 20 mins (I also timed that), to which I jokingly replied to my server (a young, bald AfricanAmerican server with large diamond earrings) \"I thought that you forgot about me?\" His curt reply was \"It's gotta cook!\"....I probably won't go back to Cheesecake Factory based on this last visit, even though it is across from where I live, even if I am craving a pineapple Mojito. I am discovering that there are many other options in close proximity to me.....You NEVER know who your customers are! I've been in the restaurant business for over 30 years in New York, Paris and Las Vegas and have moved to PHX, to live and open a restaurant here....Oh, yeah, and I happen to be one of the Top Chefs in America:-)\n\nHerb", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "UBu9AkLTiECU1YAuFyAepA", "review_id": "WIL_zlzMqkCzpvZKQpjqLw", "text": "I heard about Cheesecake Factory from \"The Big Bang\" TV Show, so when I went there my first time, I was expecting something different, but since my arrival everything was amazing, I loved the place, the service n the food...since then I keep coming back to try n enjoy new dishes :)", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "hn_DclKLzdxABRGGAuqKgg", "review_id": "SX-Q9wCb60GX7DmhbRHi0w", "text": "The Cheesecake Factory is such a mixed bag of good and bad. There's almost always a wait if you have a party larger than 2, even if the restaurant is empty. I don't know if they are understaffed or if there are tons many people visiting on a daily basis. Either way, call ahead if possible.\n\nThis particular location has a valet, but you can easily park around the mall and walk a couple minutes if you want to save a few bucks. Servers are friendly and attentive. Restaurant is nice, big, clean - kind of reminds me of a Vegas casino.\n\nI really like the rye bread - it's soft and sweet. White bean hummus is a nice twist on classic hummus, although I think the accompanying bread was a bit stale. No biggie. I just wish I had ordered a different entree. I got the Chinese chicken salad, which is a stupid choice given their huge menu of American and European dishes. The salad tasted like the Asian chicken salad from Wendy's, but with a bunch of rice noodles on top. Sure, it's a big salad, but not worth the $14.50 I paid for it. Like I said, my own fault - order at your own risk!\n\nThe crispy chicken costoletta was actually good. Once again, big portion, and the chicken was really nice. Mashed potatoes seemed a bit tired, and the asparagus was nothing fancy. Still, it was good, and I wouldn't mind ordering it in the future.\n\nI think the food here is good, not outstanding, and I do think it's overpriced. I wouldn't mind eating here again but it'll be awhile before I do.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4eAWk-PWV8FOBlSk4rg81A", "review_id": "Nqh-Y7qXsmcNrdL48ieTYQ", "text": "This is the story me and my family where sited  outside we have waited 22 minutes to be exact and we did not get serves the beast part is that after 16 minutes I talked to the hostess and still no one showed up", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T--G8645Ew-iC8LQha1j3w", "review_id": "qQa9zauNCqWWnkmCtVrbrw", "text": "I was having lunch today with two business executives.  I ordered a Chinese Chicken Salad which seemed simple enough. When it was served I began to eat it and noticed there was no chicken.  I politely asked if I had ordered wrong and she said \"no\" the chicken might be on the bottom. I checked, no chicken. I again brought it to her attention and she said she had to show the kitchen to be sure that I was correct.  She then proceeds to take my salad that I had been tossing around to the kitchen\n.  They  go through it and she brings the same salad back saying \"yea, you were right they forgot it, they laughed and added some for you\". I would have thought they would have made a new one not played with mine and add chicken to fix it.  I chose not to eat it after others have handled it. I didn't want take it further  because I was with others.  But.... Cheesecake, I was embarrassed enough for us all. Worst service ever!  And an attitude I was shocked by!  I  sure the other people I was with will not return there anytime soon. There are a lot of great places to go at the Biltmore and Cheesecake if no longer one of our choices.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jJTp4Uw3YI0AAcoXXSxBtA", "review_id": "7jXzLbAlvTPGQWdEl9eIyw", "text": "While on a business trip, we decided to order from here.  We ordered through the facility we were at and they handled calling in and getting our orders.\n\nI got the Chicken Madeira.  This dish consists of pounded chicken breast with some light breading and cheese melted on top with a few stick of asparagus.  The side is a chunky mashed potato dish.\n\nSince we didn't eat there, the food got to us a bit cold.  The dish was good though.  The portion was huge.  There were two chicken breasts and I only managed to eat one and half of the mashed potatoes.  Could get a bit overwhelming with all the oil from the cheese.\n\nIt's Cheesecake Factory.  It's a chain.  Can't expect some fine dining.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "HW-cL93tvU7qng1sZueKWw", "review_id": "iEo0tylbwU_fvNikKFrRdg", "text": "The Cheesecake Factory is located in a shopping center.  It opens at 11.  My girl and I had the herb crusted salmon, steak quesadilla and cookies & cream cheesecake.  \n\nThe service was flawlessly executed.  The food was ok-nothing noteworthy.  Typical fat laden, oversized portions restaurant.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CYHX8nnPoqclfWSsl1JWnA", "review_id": "Lnkn9jUiOqHTGDBitYsxQQ", "text": "Loveeeee loveeeee.. you can't go wrong here, everything on the menu is awesomee!!!!\nThe Louisiana chicken pasta is a must, but minus the chicken cause I'm a vegetarian, hehe. The skinnylious   veggie burger was phonomal, with their house salad on the side. Great vinegar sauce, ugh I can write a whole list here. Haha.\n\nThere mai tais, yummy.  Sex on the beach. ;)\n\nRED VELVET CAKE IS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l45QzWJhm_juNwjIUI0Law", "review_id": "aH9K0HNTl2V4FrSbbiIUzQ", "text": "Food great\nCrazy at 7.00 pm lights automatically dimmed in entire restaurant and guests were eating by cell phone light", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "svP9WkoIMN3Wta7W9ZhawA", "review_id": "sHBmbJKJ0WxEk-w_9ZGAHQ", "text": "I do love cheesecake!  Those two words should not be combined to create a word to describe such deliciousness...but I will not allow such transgressions to distract from my indulgences!  The CF does such an excellent job...I should have ordered two to go.  The red velvet is superb...I'm now wearing it permanently on bum.  Yes...once on my lips and bam...there it is!!", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "js2V9FE3Iab5gqV2AwHtFQ", "review_id": "WDZ8bYFL-cjlvoieThIXqQ", "text": "The Cheesecake Factory is a treat, since my hometown doesn't have one.  Everything ordered was cooked perfectly, and the best part was the service.  I wish we had one in Albuquerque!!", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fHFtC8z67Rd9Nyw5PD-LLg", "review_id": "pbtzxIYOnio-P0-j8ex7EA", "text": "I love cheesecake factory! The food is great and I love the servers, they take care of people well. Every item on the menu is great and the portions are good. I love the Pinacolada here which is not more not less sweet and chicken lettuce wraps are my favourite as well as the summer rolls with shrimp!", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JDi4pJYzem_X-8v6QkwNqg", "review_id": "jJClDcNMoDi7TJnDm3odxQ", "text": "Always the best options!!!!! I get the louisiana chicken pasta every time!!!! I've only tried a couple other plates but this one is always my number one choose! I recommend it to any pasta lover!  Yuummmmmmm!!!!!", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o7pSN6b_zcqVswzqlA--tw", "review_id": "eKQkULMZm4tfyZW6WbC-VA", "text": "Came here for dinner with friends, had the shrimp scampi and steak Diane, firecracker salmon for appetizer. \n\nVery good steak, medium rare like I ordered. Firecracker salmon was nothing special, good to try but I don't think I'll order it again.\n\nThe shrimp scampi was good.\n\nAll in all would I come here for dinner again, maybe, but I'll definitely come here for the ambiance and oh let's not forget the cheesecake. \n\nThe best ever!!", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nv582lzai3DYJMAhEAFoNQ", "review_id": "6rypYk5OWeqBe4r20-omPQ", "text": "The SkinnyLicious Menu was outstanding this evening and the service was\nabove and over the top !", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9qrey_kl_L6Jn7o2D67xeQ", "review_id": "OAVILJ3A213oLQ5gy5aiVA", "text": "FOOD WAS pretty GOOD and kind of had Italian modern inside decour. Menu is huge with something for everyone to prob like, including a recent light fare menu. nice mood lighting and service was ok. MY COMPLAINT WAS WITH THE CHEESECAKE. not the best cheesecake, yes there's variety but not noteworthy. It has nothing on NY cheesecake or homemade. If you're called the cheesecake factory you better have damn good cheesecake.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bcjsPIrWKCbcQZosgA39jA", "review_id": "3Qogj7JaHee1xTJeiTXbyw", "text": "Never, ever disappointed!  Great selection across the board! If you can't find something you like on this vast menu, I feel sorry for you. \n\nLove the skinny menu, cocktail choices,  and of course. ...desserts!!! Favorite pineapple upside down cheesecake, phenomenal!  \n\nLove the decor, lighting, knowledgeable staff, and accomodating management.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lS1yBzrxGoYY-k2auRMAMA", "review_id": "GYv9XCMi560aJSrb55aO8A", "text": "I went here on a Monday evening. I always opt for the chopped salad. It always come to me the same way...delicious! I had a glass of Reisling and end the evening with the Oreo Dream Extreme cheesecake. You are doing your body an injustice if you have not had this cheesecake. OMG! One slice is too big, but you better believe I will finish it on day two! \n\nI sit at the bar and the staff is always talkative and friendly; offering area tips and must-sees.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XCOgfac9C95IOqEl9jw2dw", "review_id": "_2Cx9Mhkx1824wTfYScQnQ", "text": "I celebrated my 21st birthday with a group of my friends and boyfriend! Service was great, definitely try the club sandwich!! I have extras and they taste better a second time! In honor of my birthday, I ordered the strawberry daiquiri and it was just...strong but so good! Rule of thumb for the drink: take some of the strawberry as you drink it! I made the mistake of dropping it in and smudging it to get more strawberry out of it, but after eating the big chunks I realized it should have been nibbled while drinking! Awesome time!", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uXn57Lzo-G1l2yM6ChuVIg", "review_id": "L2XUgmhDeJy2_X5QJ6otVA", "text": "Took the family here tonight and had a very good dinner. Hibachi steak was cooked to a perfect medium and wife's salad was good quality with fresh greens.  Nothing over the top but always a good, consistent experience at ckf.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V57A-7ju0putpft_xfGguw", "review_id": "KiJYwH-qtzCFEKtP-twMXA", "text": "It is a corporate chain. The food is consistent across all the restaurants and it is good to excellent depending on what you order from the enormous menu. The skinnylicious offerings are quite good too - sometimes I wonder how they actually lower the calories in these meals (smaller portions and probably higher salt content).\n\nWe have gone to this location at least a dozen times over the past year. In almost all cases, the service has been excellent. Friendly and attentive. All you would expect.\n\nIn terms of parking, it's generally easy in the \"token\" lot right in front of the restaurant (2 hours free). If you are going at a busy time, there is additional free parking at the back of the shopping center only a few minutes walk away. There is also valet parking.\n\nIn terms of the wait, you might experience one depending on when you go. It's a popular place. We try to go just before the busy hours (e.g. 11:45 on a weekend) so we haven't waited more than ten minutes. However, when we leave around 1pm, I can see that there is probably a 15-20 minute wait.\n\nGood place for lunch or dinner. We'll keep going back.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3ygX9NTuA8G1qU2QbX07rQ", "review_id": "vtbGkhfh1CoG1NDHfpShwQ", "text": "Went here the day before my birthday with my boyfriend, everything was delicious as usual. Probably the first time I didnt have a vey nice server, he was kind of distant, but he was on top of things for the most part, normally the servers ask if we re celebrating something but he didnt, not did he ask if we wanted an appetizer. We sat for a long time, being a server I can see how that can be a little annoying but we did leave him a 35% tip.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AtFa7lN2nIfmWKH0M4mimQ", "review_id": "wEi_n3OM8LkDJVUJmf61Cg", "text": "In my experience, usually chain restaurants with huge menus sometimes let the quality of the food slip. \n\nBut I just had the best meal of my LIFE here tonight. Everyone in the world needs to drive to this location and order the Crispy Chicken Costoletta. \n\nIt's lightly breaded chicken in this amazing lemon sauce and it comes with mashed potatoes and asparagus. \n\nI seriously can't even wait until I can finish it for breakfast tomorrow. Plus I've always loved the atmosphere here.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_HgGXTlIpT3VfO-8QQXpWw", "review_id": "Xg2DS_I-T8e-Dy1feJUU5Q", "text": "I've been going to the Cheesecake Factory for years now and it's become my favorite restaurant. This location, however, is my least favorite. I went in for dinner one night and had Michelle C as a server and it just seemed like she was in a bad mood and didn't want to be there that night. I'll take my business elsewhere thank you.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2AbBZM7n9EMwa0nK1yl0CA", "review_id": "UWKaY551woUkuq3ZbU90xw", "text": "Today was a group lunch for a friend who is leaving. The service was fantastic - our server's name was Jolynn. The food orders were executed flawlessly and we all had a great time.", "business_id": "2r8jGeuYvMkyP2ik_X-Bxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9Ysj3f3tI3m5QRDxvQAIKw", "review_id": "MoAlUHBfFco5PpCPnF32SQ", "text": "Definitely overrated. The fruit tart and the quiche are good, but some of the other items aren't as good as you'd like them to be. I guess thats why the one in fashion square closed.\n\nand now in french:\n\nCertainement surestim. Le fruit au got pre et la quiche sont bons, mais certains des autres articles ne sont pas aussi bons que vous voudriez qu'ils soient. Je devine des thats pourquoi celui dans la place de mode s'est ferm.", "business_id": "MUsqPXthMdHoPEow9M3MfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "Dxh-EbkLyuUfnNM_-QHFtw", "text": "I don't think of this as a French restaurant, like I don't think of Hard Rock as a Rock and Roll restaurant.  Same thing - they are theme restaurants. It's a subtle distinction, sure, but I think it makes you enjoy what they are doing just a bit more.  \n\nFirst of all, I love the counter service.  Walk up, point to a potato gallet or a yummy looking quiche (No, not that one, THAT one....), put it on your tray, slide down to grab some tomato basil soup, and pay the bill.  That simple.  Slide down a bit more and you'll find the free bread and butter station where they have different slices or rolls, for you to grab as you'd like.  I'm a big fan of their lemonade and I especially love the glasses.  Really nice water goblets.  Tuck yourself into a cozy room or small corner while you eat and you can actually relax.  \n\nThis isn't cheap though. Getting everything I just mentioned might cost you $20ish?  I never get it all at once.  They also do actual meals you have to order, they give you a # and then bring it to your table.  \n\nYou're never going to be blown away by the food, but if you just think \"theme restaurant\" you might actually enjoy it.", "business_id": "MUsqPXthMdHoPEow9M3MfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VBEbhE0ISjg6xowGNiGmgQ", "review_id": "EuC1SHR55UGShkq3iovTEQ", "text": "This place is not there anymore.", "business_id": "MUsqPXthMdHoPEow9M3MfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PFHNFqKOFmy4bW_PAedOzg", "review_id": "w9lVNRP2npK42L_uycXDYA", "text": "My mom drove me all the way over there yesterday and it wasn't there.  We should have checked Yelp first.  I looked on their website and it looks like there aren't any in Arizona anymore. My mom was very disappointed.", "business_id": "MUsqPXthMdHoPEow9M3MfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4jHu7B5EFewkC3Tl7KP6sw", "review_id": "Ci13aOImoXOQ2QKJmyYzfQ", "text": "Loved this place, to bad they left town. I love the cafeteria style that almost non existent now a days.", "business_id": "MUsqPXthMdHoPEow9M3MfA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7nlZJW84Adt6oYn2shnn_g", "review_id": "gBn-1yIkTXe4QJ1QFkGRxA", "text": "Wow! I am amazed! I just had my tooth pulled today and my dentist called to check up on me. Who does that? This dentist, along with an emergency phone contact incase of anything. Definately impresed.", "business_id": "0eX3fQIVekKGbEISfhcQwg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qY9Bbb1z0swICa4HQEZF7w", "review_id": "ZbRjuPXEI1Kg82DOQ3Lgpg", "text": "I love my dentists. Dr. Adhikari and Dr. Dougherty are honest, gentle and fun. I was in and out with two rear fillings and a filling for a crack in my front tooth in 30 minutes and I was comfortable the whole time. Dr. Adhikari was gentle, made me laugh and I never feel like I'm being over charged. I'm always called and reminded of my appointment, the staff is ALWAYS friendly and their location is convenient. I love my teeth, my smile is what people know me for, and with these two dentists, I feel like I am in the best hands. I trust them completely and am so happy I get to visit them every 6 months!", "business_id": "0eX3fQIVekKGbEISfhcQwg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i8ukI6ji4AM0ra_LUU7iEA", "review_id": "PsPO976etx4-csbz45DiYQ", "text": "I drive from DC Ranch area to see the staff at Artistic Dental. They are super friendly, professional, punctual, and don't push extra products on me. I've referred numerous new-Arizonians to this place.", "business_id": "0eX3fQIVekKGbEISfhcQwg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5hIcclyqd9yelg2BlsiXBg", "review_id": "OOk0G_nlMogOlgtJkQl-Wg", "text": "I'm probably not a dentist or dental hygienists' dream.  I tend to not keep up with regular appointments and I'm ridiculously nervous in any area of the dentist office.  This has been my M.O. my whole life.  But my few experiences at Artistic Dental may have changed that for me.  Here's a few areas worth noting.\n\nThe office.  Artist Dental has a beautiful office located in the Camelback Corridor area.  They provide a very relaxed, homey feel to their waiting area, where you have a choice of chilled bottled waters, keurig coffees and teas and various snacks.  I don't imagine anyone who was about to see the dentist take up any of these offers but it's nice to the have the option while waiting for someone else or as you're headed out of the office.  Additionally, they provide views from each dentist chair (not sure what they are called) so you can see the sky and the beautiful church across the street.  They also have water features and lots of greenery to help soothe the nerves.  :) \n\nStaff.  The staff is really remarkable.  They provide wonderful customer service and professionalism.  They certainly make you feel like they care about you and make you feel comfortable and let's face it, no one feels comfortable at the dentist office.\n\nMary M. (dental hygienist), is one of the most kind, gentle and pleasant people I've been around.   She does an excellent job and shows remarkable patience for squirmy patients like me.  \n\nI've recently had the pleasure of working with Dr. Adhikari.  She has greatly helped with my fear of being in the dentist chair.  She's caring, patient and extremely funny which only makes the process that much easier.   I recently had to have a partial on my back molar and she made the process feel like a cake walk.  She explained all the steps, took a conservative approach and and established a relationship with me which made me feel at ease.   Because of Dr. Adhikari, I'm now brave enough to move forward with a dental issue I've been putting on the back burner for years.  \n\nBritni (Dental Assistant), was also a great pleasure to work with.  She is extremely professional but in a kind and gentle way. \n\nAdditional, the office allows for fraidy cats like me to listen to music while having any work done, rather it's a cleaning or something like a crown and cozy up in their plush blankets to help relax the nerves.  :)\n\nThe office of Artist Dental is a top notch office and I would highly recommend it as your dentist office too.", "business_id": "0eX3fQIVekKGbEISfhcQwg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ImcO6niJtlnry_KpwKWWHg", "review_id": "sH_YidKi_xnuc1JucpxAEg", "text": "I make the drive from Scottsdale to the biltmore just for this place. I've been loyal to them -- as they came in on a Friday night before I was leaving the country when I had a tooth emergency! Front office manager (Mary) is uber nice!!!", "business_id": "0eX3fQIVekKGbEISfhcQwg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SiId5-oO4Wk4i_g9dRzGag", "review_id": "xMlpCNYb70FCKzW00MdumQ", "text": "I have been coming to see Dr. Adhikari for about a year now. I was referred to her by a coworker when I was having troubles with previous dental work that had been completed somewhere else. The day I went to see her I was in tears in pain. She was very caring and as gentle as she could be. She took a conservative approach to fixing the issue. After a few visits, everything was fixed! No more pain! I now visit for my regular checkups. I have seen both Dr. A and Dr. Dougherty and I highly recommend both of them.", "business_id": "0eX3fQIVekKGbEISfhcQwg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qGrw1ll6ytV2tiFmrZIFMw", "review_id": "mbnTOxkZpWvIyQ3hbpACww", "text": "I have been seeing Dr. Dougherty for a couple of years.  In the past, I've had trouble with my teeth shifting, and as a result, did not like my smile.  After working with Dr. Dougherty, I now have a smile that I am proud of. Just recently, I had two complete strangers come up to me to tell me \"how pretty\" my smile was, and that I had \"beautiful teeth\".  WOW. I owe a BIG thanks to Dr. Dougherty for these compliments. I highly recommend him and his staff.", "business_id": "0eX3fQIVekKGbEISfhcQwg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l32_Qnelh1c-nuTU9VgOlA", "review_id": "iFAW5zw1P6ljPlVSo0Cj-A", "text": "Time for another riveting review for all my fellow Arizonians!\n\nLet's start by saying I have had dental issues for many years and in that time have seen MANY dentists!\n\nWhen the time finally came to have some serious dental work done  I chose Artistic Dental as I have seen his work on 2 people and was impressed with their results.\n\nBoth of these people had many teeth extracted and partials and or full plates done.\n\nI do realize it is a lab that makes them not the office\n\nI am very nervous going to dentists simply because I know the pain they are capable of inflicting, \n\nWhen I met Dr Daugherty I found him to be friendly and comforting.  The staff was wonderful and did everything they could to relieve my anxiety!\n\nWe came up with a game plan and part of that was to remove some teeth.\n\nLet's talk prices for a moment.. \n\nKeep in mind the office is in the Biltmore area...need I say more?  \n\nLocation and cost does not guarantee better work.\n\nThey are more expensive than any dentist I have seen but....they say you get what you pay for and my smile is very important to me.\n\nI decided to let him do my top teeth and if the results were positive I would let him do the bottoms.\n\nIt was several weeks before I was to start the work and I had a terrible toothache so I went in and  told Dr Dougherty which tooth was hurting and requested he pull it and that would make one less to be pulled in a few weeks.\n\nWhen he was done I looked in the mirror and was horrified to find he pulled the WRONG tooth!\n\nBecause of this I was embarrassed to smile in fear my big gap would be seen since the tooth was toward the front.\n\nAlthough the Doctor apologized I had lost my faith in him and was now petrified to have the remaining work done...\n\nWhen the time came I put on my \"big girl pants\" and went back for the other extractions .  I made it clear how nervous I was and Dr Dougherty assured me he would be gentle and I wouldn't feel any real pain......HE WAS WRONG !\n\nSo  what would have happened if he told me the truth?  I now felt lied to ... So let's add things up to this point:\n\nHe pulled the wrong tooth\n\nHe lied to me\n\nHis prices are exsorborant \n\nMoving on... When I paid for the top work I had given them the full amount to cover top and bottom from the estimates they gave me... Although the estimates seemed to keep changing! \n\nThe top teeth, although beautiful simply did not fit right... Even after the alignment ... and the only way to fix it would be to drive the 28 miles each way to his office and leave iit with him and make the same drive back to get them with no guarantees .\n\nI decided to just deal with them and find a new dentist.  \n\nAfter my experience I put the dentist off for over a year and found a wonderful new dentist close to my house\n\nWhen I told this new dentist of my anxiety he was HONEST with me and said there may be some pain for a very short time during injections but they would do their best to distract me.\n\nWhat do ya know... Honesty... And it didn't kill either of us in fact I trusted him completely after that \n\nAt Artistic dental AFTER insurance I would be responsible for appox $1800.00!!!!!!\n\nMy new dentist did the same work for $725.00 after insurance!!  Saving me $1075.00!!!\n\nI called Artisic dental and told them I would like the $800.00 approximate  money they were holding sent back to me so I could get the work done.\n\nI also requested a refund of the \"alignment\" since it didn't correct the problem. I was told they would speak with Dr and call back\n\nI got a call back and surprise surprise it seems they had a bookkeeping error almost 2 years ago and never billed something therefore they only owe me appox $300.00\n\nEXCUSE ME....WHAT? !\n\nI asked her why they are just finding this error now and why they have had my money for almost 2 years and never bothered to call and ask if I wanted it or if I was ever going to come in again.\n\nI told her that was unacceptable and their error from long ago just won't cut it nor should I be held responsible \n\nI had mentioned to her it would cost me $ 725.00. to have work done and I agreed to accept that and put this experience in the past .. Until.... Yesterday.\n\nI was with my friend who had her work done at Artistic Dental and she also told me of her \" BILLING ERRORS\" she had with their office and that is why she has not been back.\n\nIf you are looking to whiten your teeth or do cosmetic work I am sure Artistic will work for you.... But I would think twice about letting them do any serious work. \n\nMy last words of advise are.... Check their billing!!! Make sure they are billing your insurance only once and that you are getting the credits!\n\n\nOn that note I will say...\n\nLive each day as though it were your last and.... ENJOY!", "business_id": "0eX3fQIVekKGbEISfhcQwg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2il8_F_usJWXyJnXUhNwPA", "review_id": "7mtEIir1Dh6nK6_d-bje3A", "text": "I have been going to Artistic Dental for a few years and they are fantastic. From the front office to the dentists everyone is warm and friendly and always helpful. I see Dr. Dougherty and my kids see Dr. Adhikari and both are excellent about making you feel comfortable. I also love that they up on the latest treatments and provide everything from general dental care to cosmetic and ortho. \n\nI recently needed a crown and they were able to do everything onsite that day - no labs or waiting a week or two and having to schedule another appointment. \n\nThey are conveniently located in the Biltmore area, but I would travel to see them, if I had to. If you are looking for a dentist, I would highly recommend.", "business_id": "0eX3fQIVekKGbEISfhcQwg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uBp2Jmip2qXQ0iWHUDY9sQ", "review_id": "6xQUJlsiD4xwqwAalgc97g", "text": "Why pay full price for men's clothing when you can find quality used items here? Well Suited consistently has an excellent selection of suits, sportcoats, slacks, dress shirts and golf shirts. You can also trade in your old clothing for store credit or cash. The credit is good at any of the different stores in the My Sister's Closet chain, including all of their stores that carry men's and women's clothes, furniture and kid's apparel, furniture and toys.", "business_id": "uuLYxKdJW_jfty1jMtXxQw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "YQ_G0ILvoICGUF3aGQQOYQ", "text": "You want to get rid of stuff you aren't wearing but is still in current style or is traditional and will always look good.  If it is in good shape and  came from Needless Markdown, or Bags Fourth Street,  and not from Tarjet or Wally world, then consign it at Well Suited.  While you are there, it is natural to want to look around and usually you can find something that is easy to take home.  One word of warning.  This is not a thrift shop so don't expect prices like you find a Saver's or Goodwill.  I sent a friend there who was expecting just that and he was sorely disappointed. \n\nA man should be able to go in to Well Suited, and if he wanted, walk out with a really nice wardrobe, both dress and casual,  from head to toe including acessories such as watches, shoes, belts ties and sunglasses all at reasonable prices.  There are some really good buys to be had here.  Most of the merchandise is designer with labels you will know.  If you don't,  ask Jenny or her staff.  If they don't know, they will look it up on the internet.  The other day I saw a t shirt from Barcelona by  a Spanish designer who is at the top of his game.  i know what this man's clothes run, and at $37, it really was a steal.\n\nI do think what this store has over other men's reale stores is a staff that makes you feel welcome and helps you as you want help.  They are as friendly to someone in their 70's as they are to men in their 20's and you see as many of one as the other.  A good example of this is what I saw on the fourth of July., A young man from Lithuania, obviously a regular customer, came in with his mother and sister.  Neither of them spoke English, or knew American sizes.  He was certain, that,  Jenny, the men's manager, who \"is one of my best friends in America\" will know what to do!  I asked her after she got the ladies set up next door how she knew him, maye she had been dating him.   She said no, he was just a customer who drove in from Glendale to shop with them. It didn't surprise me in the least. I felt comfortable asking Jenny that as I have know her since she graduated from high school.  I know the work she puts into making it a great place for a man to shop at.   Excellent merchandise is not enough if men don't feel at ease shopping at a men's store.  When it comes to shopping, a man always needs a place like this!  I'm just afraid one of these days someone is going to steal her away to Sedona one of her favorite places!\n\nJust so you know, when they sell your things, you have the choice of getting cash or taking it in trade.  Wise individuals, they want you to keep you money on account and spend it there, so they give you more when you take it in trade.  Don't be surprised though if your Raybans that you have never worn don't bring as much as you think.  Jenny will probably gets you as much as your going to get unlike another store at 32nd Street and Shea.  I about threw up when I saw what they got two pairs of unworn Merrill boots  I took there just to try some place different for a change  I'm not going to say I'd never consider going to another place and see what they have to offer.  I just know Well Suited is a consistently comfortable place for a man to enjoy going in and doing some shopping and that isn't all that bad!\n\nJust thought to say something about two different things.  Ever gotten a gift card to someplace that is going to take you forever to find something you need to use it? The money you take in trade can be used at any of the stores of this group which includes women's and furniture and accessory stores.    Even better, I think is what happens if something  you consign doesn't sell.  You can take it back or they will donate it to a group that supports no kill animal shelters.   I appreciate the owners of the company for supporting this very worthy cause.", "business_id": "uuLYxKdJW_jfty1jMtXxQw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "VQZRSwc0WhTICuMJ2DW0Vg", "text": "Still a great place to shop and Jen is still there.  Good news-they are taking both summer and winter things now.  Usually when I am ready to clean out my closets, it's the wrong time to take what I want to get rid of..  Take advantage of it!", "business_id": "uuLYxKdJW_jfty1jMtXxQw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "esomNneHvsEv91MmraM5ug", "review_id": "ENH-NlnPL1Sza3XYmKjgCA", "text": "Everytime I come here they seem to have less and less men's items, specifically designer jeans, which also seem to be getting more and more expensive. \nSelling stuff is a bit different here too. It's consignment so it doesn't quite work the same as Buffalo Exchange where you bring them stuff they take what they want and give you cash or credit on the spot.\nHere, they buy on consignment so they chose the items they want and you get money based on what they sell for AFTER they sell. And they have sales ALL the time it seems.\nLast time I went I sold them 4 pieces and went in today, 3 wks later and nothing sold.\nOf course nothing they took from me was out on the floor. I literally went through every piece. Nothing.\nSeems kinda shady.", "business_id": "uuLYxKdJW_jfty1jMtXxQw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uiur8sopp0iYRORmtj9cfw", "review_id": "9Pc2d7zgIVoYtdq9rjZoyg", "text": "Every time I come in here, I find high-ticket items for cheap that suit my style preference and size...I have found Stacy Adams loafers for $20, Steve Madden shoes for $15, polo dress shirts for $12. Just found a Bugatchi Uomo Italian dress shirt for $14 the other day (I'm sure normally like $80 or so). This is my favorite place to buy clothes, bar none. Much of the stuff is in very good to almost new condition. Oops...now I've let the cat out of the bag, and there's going to be a run on the place. Damn! No, just kidding... I'm happy to share. Hope y'all find the joy in clothes shopping as I have with Well Suited.", "business_id": "uuLYxKdJW_jfty1jMtXxQw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "uBp2Jmip2qXQ0iWHUDY9sQ", "review_id": "WSCL2rSDeYq7g1Cdzqfu3w", "text": "Since my original review, Well Suited has expanded from being a tiny adjunct of My Sister's Closet to taking the entire space previously held by the furniture consignment label of this chain, My Sister's Attic. Now that it's bigger, they carry even more stuff.\n\nUnfortunately, it seems that as consignment shops got more popular during The Great Recession, the people that own My Sister's Closet and Well Suited decided to take advantage by raising the prices on everything in the store. \n\nWhile I still can find deals here, I can often go to Last Chance, the Dillard's Outlets, or EBay and find new or practically new clothing for the same price Well Suited is charging for used clothing.\n\nWhat used to be one of my favorite places to shop and consign clothing has turned into a place where I only stop if I'm in the area and that's too bad.", "business_id": "uuLYxKdJW_jfty1jMtXxQw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 8, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "cRyNICH0mhjxagvSyVr60Q", "review_id": "f0GF5k1lqCvnDpY7DToKSA", "text": "I'm glad to see a shop pop up just next door to My Sister's Closet dedicated just to men. They used to have a few racks inside of MSC, but now have expanded their men's collection into the spot where their furniture shop once was. I guess furniture didn't sell quite so well.\n\nLet's face it, I never could find anything in the one rack of stuff in my size, and I'm not real sure I wanted to ever admit shopping for myself at a place called My Sister's Closet anyway. Now that I can check into \"Well Suited\" I don't have to hide my check-in's anymore. ;-). \n\nFind nice to new quality (not actually new, but new like) men's apparel here for a fraction of the original cost. Shoes, Suits, Shirts, Wallets, Watches, and Pants, you'll have a difficult time NOT finding something that piques your interest.\n\nHappy Yelping Phoenix, time to suit up!", "business_id": "uuLYxKdJW_jfty1jMtXxQw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "kffxYQVQsEpF1DVlQlcGCg", "review_id": "Rpxd7NSR-1QhMznKTMxZQQ", "text": "I keep reading good things about this place including from a few of my Yelpers.\n So I really wanted to get over there and give it a try.\nGreat location, right in the Town and Country shopping Cneter.\nSo lots of parking. It is right next to my Sisters closet as well, so you can use that for a landmark.\nA lot of nice items for resale and a fraction of the price. I do not like to pay a lot for my clothes,unlike my girlfriend who is buying stuff on a weekly trip.\nAnyway, check it out. Good prices, nice things, it is a winner.", "business_id": "uuLYxKdJW_jfty1jMtXxQw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gkn8xKZQR4-2EIpb_RZNVw", "review_id": "63VTiKuxNyO39I1a9kQsgQ", "text": "They didn't really have anything vintage or retro. The store was clean and well organized but lacking some fun pieces.", "business_id": "uuLYxKdJW_jfty1jMtXxQw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v2J3MAvT1V2MHvaUvGkamw", "review_id": "PVHXK7WJ6zwh2Ok6gQgcFg", "text": "I have collared shirts, workouts shits, and even a couple pairs of shoes from this place. Very affordable way to upgrade your wardrobe. Yes, it's used clothing but most of it tends to be in very good condition.  The store isn't very big and can be hit or miss IME but there are good deals to be had. \n\n I would recommend checking it out if you're in the area. Combine with a trip to Nordstrom Rack nearby and you should find some good clothes between the two.", "business_id": "uuLYxKdJW_jfty1jMtXxQw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "3aq04wW7nVKI4UAg_XOUVQ", "review_id": "097qQ9UMe3548pv31iNVvQ", "text": "This was absolutely my favorite bar when I was at ASU. The place is an old home converted into the most eclectic bar you'll run across in the Valley. There are plenty of small nooks and crannies to get settled into and they have a decent sand volleyball court. When you happen to be outside if the temps drop to anything resembling chilly weather, they have these great little portable fireplaces. \r\n\r\nEasily the most eclectic crowd in Phoenix, you'll drink beers next to doctors, lawyers, bikers, and mechanics. Nowhere else in town will you buy a burger and have to cook it yourself, but that is part of the charm of this place. When you do make it over here, it's a little tough to find because it is fronted by a huge stand of trees so keep your eyes open. Since I'm not in Arizona anymore, please have a seat in the giant teacup and drink a cold one for me.", "business_id": "kWhPVxZv7C2htB-Z8az_AQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UE1UIi95jSk5tAzOdtnjIA", "review_id": "-JkK6BlUiCozamzRTgLnbg", "text": "This was the best bar in Phoenix. Between playing shuffleboard, horseshoes, darts, volleyball, ping pong and various other games you were also able to grill your own food bought at the bar. Beer was only 2$ and the ambiance of the place was unbeatable. I frequented the bar for well over a decade and was truly sad to see it go.\n\nI was able to bid on one of their more memorable pieces of art work. I ended up winning it and it is proudly displayed in the middle of my living room. It is actually fairly ugly, but in a good way.", "business_id": "kWhPVxZv7C2htB-Z8az_AQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "sEWeeq41k4ohBz4jS_iGRw", "review_id": "oRw-VZmX6cFqxOM30LmTIw", "text": "IT\"S BEEN CLOSED AND TORN DOWN FOR A FEW YEARS NOW.\n\nAnyways, this was my favorite bar of all time. Loved it.   I don't know why they had it torn down because now it's just an empty field.  How sad.\n\nOh the stories I have about it...\n\nSorry for the review because you cant go there anymore.", "business_id": "kWhPVxZv7C2htB-Z8az_AQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "kOQPrZtMcoJUs-fF5g7_7A", "review_id": "K2TyCUEtuRlFVgctoejW-Q", "text": "haven't been thee since 1988... great bar! outdoor volleyball.. bartenders dressed like monks.. grill your own burger outside on a grill.. you coulcn't even see the ploace from the road. had to know it was there. behind a funeral home, i think... always wanted to go back.... only in memory now. bummer!", "business_id": "kWhPVxZv7C2htB-Z8az_AQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "r1e3MIt71rRpLmToCEFxUw", "review_id": "aloL5RIcg64ZBkf3xoUfPg", "text": "It was behind a Mortuary off 48th street and Indian School for decades before it moved to the last location.  You think it was good then, You should have seen it before in the 60's, 70's and 80's.  It left that location just after Thanksgiving in 1994, although it wasn't called the Monastery at that point as there was a fight between all the owners.  The Monastery had relocated around '91/92 or so.  The party was pretty much over after that.", "business_id": "kWhPVxZv7C2htB-Z8az_AQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VKiWDL608wBRQtk05ts59g", "review_id": "wYHT-BWkzK1r-Ra2hLeTXg", "text": "OK -- so the layout of this Chili's is pretty cool.  It's 3 stories, and it has a unique 'cozy' feeling to each level.  If you want to talk to somebody here, It's good if you're not here during lunch -- it can get a little loud.  I'd recommend coming around 11:00 or after 1:00 to avoid the crowds.  \n\nThe food here is average.  I recommend the burgers or the fajitas here.\n\nContrary to what you might think, this place is a chain resturaunt, and it's NOT famous for its chilis.  \n\nWait staff is 'fair to midland'.  They won't go out of their way to please you, but they don't stash you in a corner and forget about you, either.", "business_id": "kjZJsF1juY_pTOw_A8Ve6w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2006-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "--mU-H5_cK7cQoZnFGdd6A", "text": "My favorite Chili's in town for sure, which makes it the best mediocrity has to offer!\n\nI occasionally get a craving for their chicken crispers, which admittedly are pretty damn good, but always regret it. There is \"full\" and \"Chili's full,\" which feels strikingly similar to \"Taco Bell full,\" neither of which are good. \n\nI ate a small section of a not-so-awesome blossom recently and my body still hasn't forgiven me. \n\nI chug down three or four sodas every time I eat here, sensically, as my girlfriend pointed out, since there is more sodium than actual food on the plates they serve. \n\nI just thought it was good soda.", "business_id": "kjZJsF1juY_pTOw_A8Ve6w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 14, "useful": 10, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "hCA_PZxuR5GIrP_Uh5VcbQ", "text": "Why does it smell funky here? Why does my bf like it here? Why am I yelping Chili's?\nA)Clean your mop before mopping up the entry. Maybe it won't smell like my Aunt Hazel's pantry then. \nB)Well, he's young, and chain restaurants seem like a safe bet to him. They're a safe bet to me. However, not in a pleasing way. \nC)Cuz I actually like the fajitas\nIf you like deep fried shoe leather smothered in canned gravy. Hey, go for the chicken fried steak. If you like a combo plate with all the flavor and spice of Scandanavian food. By all means, order the combo plate.  And if you like dining amidst screaming babies and folks with the culinary palette of a middle school student. Hey, Chili's is your place. Bon Apetit and o freakin' lay!", "business_id": "kjZJsF1juY_pTOw_A8Ve6w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hY83SqqHJlsZQaP9Dv42Tw", "review_id": "P6U05srGNlFkDGA9aiFnvA", "text": "I find chain restaurants repugnant.  The food is over-priced, bland and served by people who are made to say things like \"Welcome to {PLACE}!  My name is {NAME} and I'm going to be your special pal today!  Would you like to try our Loopty-Loo Chicken Snackers?\"  I waffle between snickering and feeling really sorry for the person that has to humiliate themselves for like, $2.85 and hour and probably only averages like, 12% tips.  The feeling passes quickly, as I'm forced to wonder which frozen hockey puck will make it into the microwave and onto my plate.  Typical chain restaurant experience... but not at Chili's!\n\nChili's actually has fresh food!  I mean, it's not fresh like \"that day\" fresh, but it isn't frozen like most chains and they probably got it in that week.  So, it shouldn't be a surprise that the food is pretty decent (for a chain restaurant).  They do have standards (cough) to uphold, though, so if you're looking for something different, don't go to Chili's.\n\nTheir menu is pretty standard - fajitas, quesadillas, ribs, burgers, sandwiches, salads, soups - typical bar and grill food.  I've sampled a bunch of different things and everything was pretty consistent.  Good and flavorful, if not a little on the salty side.  The only thing I really don't like and will never order again is the ribs.  I thought, because unfortunately I remember those baby back ribs commercials, their ribs would be awesome.  They aren't.  They're dry and have very little meat on them.  Don't waste your time because you'll be disappointed.\n\nThe drink menu is pretty crazy.  They have fun fruity drinks, a full selection of liquors and a typical smattering of beers, both draft and bottle.  The drink they're most well known for is their margarita, which, I must say, is pretty good.  I love their Patron margarita and highly recommend drinking at least three of them (and taking a cab home).\n\nThe restaurant itself has a unique layout.  It's a tri-level with dinner seating upstairs and downstairs, a bar and outdoor patio.  I've been seated in all 4 sections and my favorite place to hangout and eat is the bar.  They have flat-screen tv's so you can enjoy sporting events or whatever is on at the time... plus you get your drinks faster!\n\nIf you're looking for lunch or dinner and you don't want fast food or something terribly expensive, go to Chili's.  Out of all the chain restaurants out there, this one is the best.  The Camelback/20th Street location in Phoenix is the best.", "business_id": "kjZJsF1juY_pTOw_A8Ve6w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2KyJLMY3jmASmwtnmlBuvw", "review_id": "XiTJGmiWx_BUAr2nSNYV_g", "text": "For a chain, it ain't bad, BUT it's a CHAIN!\n\nNext.", "business_id": "kjZJsF1juY_pTOw_A8Ve6w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "W_QXYA7A0IhMrvbckz7eVg", "review_id": "8UqesMm26FiONckyox0m9Q", "text": "I only ever order one thing at Chili's and if I can't have it, then I am not happy.  I was in the mood for my favorite Honey Chipotle Chicken Crispers so the husband and I stopped by after a little bit of b-day shopping for my mom.  This location is weird.  There were a couple weeks a couple months ago where I swear this place wasn't open.  No lights, no misters, no cars, nothing.  It was really strange.  It was definitely open this time.  \n\nWe were immediately greeted by a middle aged guy, who I felt sorry for but what can you do in this economy, and were seated in the upstairs portion at a ridiculously long table/bench area with enough seating for 8.  That type of seating arrangement is really awkward when there is only two people dining.  Our waitress was good, serving us our drinks really quickly and refilling them without asking.  The food was fantastic, in terms of sauced up chicken fingers.  I love the sweet/smoky/spicy flavor of the sauce, the chicken is always juicy and the fries and corn area always tasty.  I can't really complain about anything.\n\nI take that back, I can complain about the booth directly across from me.  There were two adults and a two year old.  The two adults were very clearly deaf.  They were using sign language and I was not so discreetly staring at them intently, fascinated by the sign language.  However, their child started screaming at the top of his lungs at one point.  I don't know how they missed the vibrations in the air right next to them, but they didn't do anything to shush him.  Oh well, I'm not at some fine-dining establishment, so I guess you have to expect it.  This is a good Chili's.", "business_id": "kjZJsF1juY_pTOw_A8Ve6w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0VfJi9Au0rVFVnPKcJpt3Q", "review_id": "t4QinRpfnD1fGnlEAR1OyQ", "text": "FYI. Chili's still sucks.", "business_id": "kjZJsF1juY_pTOw_A8Ve6w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Okdzq2RuH65msTwCOIjUZg", "review_id": "wXv8j2WLeO8Ux6PU1FxzYw", "text": "The old timer burger with bacon was awesome and the fries were good too. My wife said the steak was ok but not as good as Outback. They were very attentive and I even had more refills than I could manage. $27 before tip.", "business_id": "kjZJsF1juY_pTOw_A8Ve6w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "bjHLObIH9CpGjHeUewQcWA", "text": "Went for lunch with coworkers.  Acutally we were looking for the Black Angus, but it was closed down.  So we headed up at Chili's.  I got the Ranch Chicken Sandwich.  It was good.  It is like a mild fried chicken with ranch on a sandwich.  If you like boneless wings, this is a treat!", "business_id": "kjZJsF1juY_pTOw_A8Ve6w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "xZvRLPJ1ixhFVomkXSfXAw", "review_id": "v9TDy6rmxxENP4T_RHQRyQ", "text": "very good 3 course options", "business_id": "kjZJsF1juY_pTOw_A8Ve6w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1GL8b9uNkrk3Udq5gSIIFA", "review_id": "XZNYaIvcTLYxGX85xP8WEQ", "text": "Well, we all know what we are going to get when it comes to the food and the ambiance at Chili's.  So, this review is based solely on the hostess and the wait-staff.  When we walked in the door, no one was at the front.  It was about 4 minutes before the hostess came out to the front.  She was very apologetic about having taken so long, and sat us immediately.  Our waitress was very kind, and though she messed up a drink, she realized it right away, and brought a new one out without us even having to say anything.  So overall it, not bad, as everyone was super nice, but not the best service I have ever received.", "business_id": "kjZJsF1juY_pTOw_A8Ve6w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8KmHPVzyBW45_tXX8zU5mA", "review_id": "-Kt5UytmwibQsLpIET8NGw", "text": "I said Gasper's, he said Teakwoods. I said Lenny's, he said Serrano's. I said Spasso, we ended up at Chili's. W.T.F... So yeah, I gave them 2 stars because DAMN, I love their chips - but WOW, this place sucks. The service is pleasant but terribly scarce and the food - dear baby Jesus, where do I begin. The cheese on top of the spinach dip was one solid mass (tasty, but seeing how only one of us got any cheese - so gypped!), the southwestern eggrolls burned the skin off the roof of my mouth, and the boneless wings were sauceless and cold. My burger was ICE COLD and the \"crispy\" onion strings were one soggy, undercooked mass. My husband got a burger which lacked both the chipotle ranch and jalape\u00f1os that had been advertised in the menu and my oldest had the Kraft Mac, which was dried up around the edges and included a hair. How the heck do you f up Kraft?! Of course no night is complete without the dick in the corner booth with his hideous she-beast wife and three dopey ass looking boys making comments about keeping my hyper daughters under control. Like it's my fault you're only into young boys. Thank goodness for Yelp - at least next time I lose all sensibility and agree to Chili's, I can pull up this review and remember exactly why I only end up here once a decade.", "business_id": "kjZJsF1juY_pTOw_A8Ve6w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PjKa_cQfBA6CNiNTNJX_jQ", "review_id": "ZRS5cG0MPQC6N2jGX0Yvsg", "text": "The service for a group of nine on a thursday night was not only below average, but I have had nicer waiters, better food, and faster service from a McDonald's. The waiter was rude, they over salted all the food, and it was not worth the two for twenty deal that they offer at all.", "business_id": "kjZJsF1juY_pTOw_A8Ve6w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Mt1BrQzfs6-bjNIzHZtqnw", "review_id": "Q2DB7e5tpaISBGGUsLUDzQ", "text": "Our waiter was fabbbbulous and made us feel very welcome and joked around a lot. I was on a quest to taste the chicken nachos of every restaurant I visited and these were quite unique.....about 8 individual chips individually adorned with toppings....like little mini pizzas...weird, but tasty. Good vibe in the bar where we had dinner too. I think for a chilis, it was a good experience, hence the 5 stars. But I always feel kinda dirty after I eat at chilis...", "business_id": "kjZJsF1juY_pTOw_A8Ve6w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YoKENFIFRbGURGBEhEd2Dg", "review_id": "uxHzsJBYou2SqI1xoKJPtw", "text": "The food was great. Especially the loaded bacon potato and cheese soup, which is also loaded with calories. The kitchen manager is very polite and checks in with you on the food quality. My only beef with this location is the lesbian server lady with a huge attitude and hair that stands up 6 inches to match her attitude. White female about 30 years of age, 5'9, and 130 pounds. Dark brown hair at the time. Her attitude towards some customers will soon get her fired ; ) There are plenty of people without attitude problems that are looking for work.", "business_id": "kjZJsF1juY_pTOw_A8Ve6w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "KEAvIFGqksiQNoeXpNcATg", "text": "I've come here a few times for lunch with my coworkers and it's just okay. The restaurant itself feels tired, and has a weird layout.  Small bar off to the side, and the dining area is actually down a set of stairs.  The setup's a bit weird to me, and feels a bit dungeony.\n\nNormally when I'm here I get one of their lunch combo's and its actually not have bad. Its half a smoked turkey sandwich and a salad.  Tasty, quick and hits the spot.  Today, I felt like getting something different, and went with their old timers burger.  Honestly, the burger tasted a bit overcooked, rubbery and really lacked any flavor at all.  Fries were okay, and our server was great as well.\n\nI will say, service is quick and attentive, always happy people who wait on us while we are here.", "business_id": "kjZJsF1juY_pTOw_A8Ve6w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "9hC0T-h-k-dO7DdqkARvog", "text": "I hadn't ever been to a Chili's, except for one visit way back in the mid '80s, so today I finally stopped into this one for lunch today, joined by Arlin B.  Of course I went for the \"almost a buffet\" choice of their \"Bottomless Express Lunch\" which does give you all you can eat for one low price.     :-)\n\nThis Chili's is a nice place, a tri-level affair.  The fairly low ceilings, decor, and comfortable booths add up to a very nice dining environment.  The service was just right too!\n\nThey started us out with a big bowl of tortilla chips & a large cup of mild but ok tasting thick red salsa.\n\nI ordered a regular salad, once.  It had lots of good ingredients and came on a big square plate with, in my case, two cups of Ranch Dressing to pour on.\n\nFor soups, I had a bowl of Chicken Enchilada and later a bowl of Spicy Southwest Chicken & Sausage, from the four choices including chili.  They were both delicious.\n\nThis was a completely enjoyable lunch outing & very reasonably priced at $6.99, so it's a big 4 Stars!  I'm sure to return to a Chili's again soon to try one of their weekday Lunch Special sandwich & soup combos, which were also tempting and inexpensive.     :-))", "business_id": "kjZJsF1juY_pTOw_A8Ve6w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PgINUOMQqSpro4CF5xsziA", "review_id": "UhFooiGxg6cwr9bd-PitzA", "text": "Kind of small place, I feel like. But this was the first and still the best Chili's  I've been to in town. The service was great. The waiter knew what was going on and knew his stuff, suggested a great margarita for a price I deem worth it. The EL PRESIDENTE or something like that. Food is good and had more than one person wait on us which was pretty cool considering we weren't the only ones there. Our drinks always filled. That's the main thing I look for. Not too shabby.", "business_id": "kjZJsF1juY_pTOw_A8Ve6w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2v3j2y5PLMs0rlAd-pxoEw", "review_id": "w-5ZKCUNQKrEPvDjWr6nMA", "text": "7 years ago I would have rated this at a 5! Chili's had everything on the Menu perfected but they had to keep changing it up. WHY??? From the chips & salsa to their award winning beer battered chicken strips! Why mess with perfection? They even changed their nacho's. You can still get the old style natcho's but you have to know exactly how to order them and hope and pray that your waiter knows exactly what your talking about, otherwise, you get what you get!\n\nThis location has been around since I was in my teens and it's getting a little musty smelling in there. I think they are ready for a make over!\n\nTip: If you eat in the bar, the chips and salsa are FREE!", "business_id": "kjZJsF1juY_pTOw_A8Ve6w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tbGpaY8AFjxsZJU4Eubbnw", "review_id": "3qnqCne-i5jA4hkSXjeUAw", "text": "Most definitely the dirtiest Chili's I've ever experienced, inside and outside. The patio had cigarette butts, a dirty ash tray filled with water from the misters, bits of trash strewn about. Inside tables were left dirty, the bathroom was filthy too.\n\nMy food was cold and dried out like it had been made for someone earlier and then left under the warming lights.\n\nBecause I was in polite company and we were in a bit of a hurry I didn't sent it back.\n\nI am quite shocked that I didn't get sick after eating there.\n\nBoth the health dept and corporate need to make a surprise visit.", "business_id": "kjZJsF1juY_pTOw_A8Ve6w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N07kJoo2gkEaDVubNYcTHw", "review_id": "Zw2S2GvKoFHEFS1OC6FLmQ", "text": "Went to the one near cave creek. I had the bacon chicken fajitas. I GOT FOOD POISONING !! BE CAREFULLLLLL :/ I have always been coming here, but for now I'll be taking a break from here !!", "business_id": "kjZJsF1juY_pTOw_A8Ve6w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IFc_NLA04PTXeH7G11UEJA", "review_id": "Xq-vzVKSl4wI7tq9rzSrMA", "text": "I've never had an issue with Chili's.  Food is certainly priced for what you get.  In this particular store, my friend and I frequent often for lunch.  The bartender Daria, is extremely friendly and makes a great drink.  Always introduces by name and calls you by name after asking.  Definitely an asset to this store.", "business_id": "kjZJsF1juY_pTOw_A8Ve6w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DghMl81bONCh5ELnrgn4Fw", "review_id": "x6WLOqVxrGPVFQA_B_vprA", "text": "Black bean mushroom big mouth burger is never disappointing. Fries can always use a little less seasoning but the friendly, quick and attentive service is always on point.", "business_id": "kjZJsF1juY_pTOw_A8Ve6w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wUEp87FqOB9ew27Iz6zk_w", "review_id": "HFnKjJwq_dNBOK2V_ITGww", "text": "I love ordering take-out from Chili's on days when I'm too lazy to cook something but I want food that's better than fast food.  The online ordering experience is simple.  The pick-up is convenient and right inside the back door.\n\nPlus, their chips and salsa have me hooked for life.  I could snack on those for HOURS!", "business_id": "kjZJsF1juY_pTOw_A8Ve6w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s3wrOm-WzumY77drL6m0DQ", "review_id": "Hw6x8mosPPemLHXAty9d2g", "text": "Service was awesome! Seated promptly, drinks never empty! Food was fresh and hot and delicious! A great visit", "business_id": "kjZJsF1juY_pTOw_A8Ve6w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lBMCBwbAhfgb5oKqilA7CA", "review_id": "MsYzriRyrUT07OsvdAiIBA", "text": "Sad to see it go. \n\nClosing Monday and being replaced by a parking garage", "business_id": "kjZJsF1juY_pTOw_A8Ve6w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MHQQadI61XUbPWuQ95P4GQ", "review_id": "0gLfwapGFZmUMpzBp5FoSQ", "text": "Went by to grab some happy hour food, but it's closed. Apparently it shut down a couple weeks ago.", "business_id": "kjZJsF1juY_pTOw_A8Ve6w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "u3gnGDUN4NGAHucRC4elhQ", "text": "= = = = = =  CLOSED!  = = = = = =\n\nSorry to see this nice Chili's close!  I guess we ate them out of house and home with their \"virtual buffet\" of \"Bottomless Express Lunch.\"  It was really good.  Fortunately, we still have other Valley Chili's locations with the same great meal to enjoy.     :-)", "business_id": "kjZJsF1juY_pTOw_A8Ve6w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "e4TQFVfepzHf--hnBsjntg", "review_id": "EOPrZW-bQWUZVmvAw_FJrw", "text": "Great place for a drink after work.  Killer bar food.  The mac and cheese is to die for.", "business_id": "C37jakxE5TX6ccAfjp2kJA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2006-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "cRHs_v-XcT4rdsWumR3GAQ", "text": "Love love love Nixon's.  I'm a big fan of the political commentary, quotes and humor all around the place.  But the rest of it is great too.  Wonderful dark wood tables and booths.  I almost hadn't realized there was an upstairs the first few times I went - even though it's a small place.  Has the feeling of a neighborhood pub in many ways.\n\nService has always been great too.  One bartender even let me surf through one of her drink encyclopedia's to see if I could find something to inspire me.  Only problem now is that I totally loved the drink and no one else seems to know what it is by the name in the book.  (Greenie Meanie - Anyone?  Anyone???)  \n\nFood is more yummy that I'd anticipated too.  I've tried several things (Wanted to get names but I have no memory and they have no menu online) and they were all quite good.  \n\nSpecial note - they are closed on Sundays.  I've been there several times when I wanted to go after catching a Sunday movie and I've wondered why they looked closed.  Now I know.  Other than that they are open 11am-2am M-F and 4pm-2am on Saturday.", "business_id": "C37jakxE5TX6ccAfjp2kJA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "3f_-pGlAZi6a6ZySrsspVQ", "review_id": "bPwOC8Cbu7kZ51bkazTL7Q", "text": "During the Superbowl many people who don't attend or host a party search for the perfect bar to enjoy the game. With the U.S. Presidential Election bearing down on the county, those of us who know, go to Nixon's to watch the results roll in, the biggest party in town. I was there in 2000, as the place was flooded with Democrats, Republicans, Libertarians, Independents, etc. I was there to see Gore win, then to be withdrawn. I was there when Bush beat Kerry too. If you were there, Nixon's is what a sports bar is on game night, a big game night; it's the U.S. Presidential Election, the Superbowl of politics!\n\nThis November 4th, I won't be there though, as NIXON'S BAR HAS BEEN CLOSED. \n\nAll the best to Phil, we'll miss your place!", "business_id": "C37jakxE5TX6ccAfjp2kJA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-F32Vl8Rk4dwsmk0f2wRIw", "review_id": "W9ZI5x9GzQMPd-emxmr3eA", "text": "Yep, I saw this top the board and I had to write about it despite its unfortunate fate.\n\nInigo is right, this place was GREAT and just the type of weighty bar that would have thrived in any other city.  If there is a resurrection of any kind having to do with this bar, along with the political theme and weeknight (D) meetings from the Napolitano office, then please people, support it.\n\nThis place was to Phoenix what The Cloak Room http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-cloak-room-austin is to Austin.", "business_id": "C37jakxE5TX6ccAfjp2kJA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l_gYq9wGIHzihot_AmqeIQ", "review_id": "8UhlC091Rr21vGhg2SSOtQ", "text": "Ok, I can't believe it's taken me this long to brag about my favorite nail salon!\nI've only been going here for like...14 years! They are always sweet, reasonable, CLEAN, quick and up to date on all the latest nail colors and trends.", "business_id": "WtTF0_KzCunQpRoojbF5ww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "alPG0THw2GabvoEa5jdIQg", "review_id": "3TOoeb83OV79zNEol9j8WQ", "text": "I went here because I wanted to try a new salon and I'm glad I did. There was no wait time and the staff was very warm and friendly. I had a pedi and a full set, both look beautiful. It was $25 for a full set with gel and $21 for the pedi. I highly recommend Central Nail.", "business_id": "WtTF0_KzCunQpRoojbF5ww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ssVf0gnGkrC6B_wwOX34YQ", "review_id": "PNUpa4JtyqvYXrYn7i2yAw", "text": "Went there for the first time today and left impressed. $30 for a mani pedi and the salon was clean and the staff was friendly. \nI was looking for Lincoln Park After Dark in their OPI selection and found a bottle of the color that was almost empty and when I asked if it would still be OK to pick/use the bottle they promptly came up with a fresh new bottle. I picked a light pink shade for my mani and Hanna warned me it was very light and suggested another option but I insisted. After the color was on I found out what she meant...the color was very transparent. Transparency in color doesn't bother me but I thought it was nice that she tried to help. \nWhile she was doing my mani and asking a few friendly questions Hanna discovered I was on my lunch break. Once she found out that information she asked how long I still had and made sure I was out on time. Even with her being sensitive to my time constraints I left with a great mani pedi that doesn't look rushed. \nAll in all a great find. I think I've finally found my nail salon of choice in central phx. Thank goodness!", "business_id": "WtTF0_KzCunQpRoojbF5ww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eP9AigoizFeVdYNoBtRC7g", "review_id": "3lQ39Tmyg_T52rsU62Kaog", "text": "First-time visitor despite living in the neighborhood forEVer. What a hidden gem! Walked right in, no wait (ok, it was Monday before lunch), and the manicurists were so sweet and pleasant. Not a massive collection of colors, but I found exactly what I wanted. They did a beautiful job (standard pedicure, for $18), with a nice long pumice-stone scrub-down, and I noticed the technician cleaning the basin directly afterward. Lovely employees, good hygiene, and an impeccable pedicure at SUCH a good price. Central Nails will be my new go-to pedi place!", "business_id": "WtTF0_KzCunQpRoojbF5ww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HxMkDhc-nyZbt9KZHMZF9Q", "review_id": "TOUbsowkS0xUf0YhMc7mqw", "text": "These reviews are sort of confusing me.  I went there today and had a really great manicure and it was pretty cheap ($12).  However, next time you're there...I urge you to look at the floor by the pedicure chairs.  There is an enormous amount of toe-nail clippings.  Eew.", "business_id": "WtTF0_KzCunQpRoojbF5ww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qVbbx0Ieu-825VyfQo0vlQ", "review_id": "MS_MwBeeaBWYK-bnCuXZ-w", "text": "Let me start by saying that I really loved my white/pink acrylic fills. They did a fabulous job and they only charged me $19 which I find to be great for fills. However, as one other post commented I looked over by the pedicure chairs and there were nail clippings everywhere! Not just where one lady got up and they didn't have time to clean or something, looked like days of clippings. I am contemplating going back to get another fill because I was really happy with my nails but I would never ever get a pedicure here.", "business_id": "WtTF0_KzCunQpRoojbF5ww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1-GAvY-I-ewie5QT9cYoAg", "review_id": "Yrv9Qs4fZfjuKDbRwVfDAw", "text": "Home of the 40 minute pedicure. My boyfriend and I  went in this morning for pedicures. Place is a little hole-in-the-wall, but it's clean and service was very friendly. We loved the foot and leg massages and never felt rushed. Very relaxing. Only $18 for a pedicure and $12 for mani.", "business_id": "WtTF0_KzCunQpRoojbF5ww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "SXjlK7mtXuQiOpudJG3SMw", "review_id": "napY9TwaAD5fSQ3Rv7-r3g", "text": "Simple, clean, great work on my pedicure.  I found this place on yelp (of course), and I sat in the chair looking around trying to figure out why it was different.  First, I noticed that all the customers seemed to know all the workers and vice versa.  Maybe it was just a nice neighborhood I thought.  \n\nI eventually got to talking with the person doing my pedi, Kim.  I told her I found the place on Yelp.  And I read her the reviews - so I asked who Hannah was - \"over there\" she said.  \"She's my sister.\"  \"In fact, we're all sisters.\"  Ohhhh this is different.  And then she told me they'd been open 15 years.  That's way different.  These are trained people.\n\nBTW, I wrote this review months ago, but Yelp just told me I never finished it.  So here it is Yelpers.  I like it!", "business_id": "WtTF0_KzCunQpRoojbF5ww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "heA2ZLnKdrtY1uTlCuayKw", "review_id": "BHzFxFRsAklXUyySat6aug", "text": "I went and got an acrylic set. I am very happy with the results. I was also very impressed with the cleanliness and the sterilization of tools.  \nThere have been critical reviews regarding nail clippings on the floor. I asked the management about that. The issue was with the carpet and being unable to vacuum between every client.  They have removed the carpeting and have nice tiled floors. They seemed to be very clean to me!\nI will be going back. I am very pleased with my nails!", "business_id": "WtTF0_KzCunQpRoojbF5ww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "izEqHWE4UwSFyHYIGtFrUg", "review_id": "WlF3Lv-KRyMzEC-v-XkXHA", "text": "Very nice people and very well-done pedicure. Very reasonable! Will definitely be back!", "business_id": "WtTF0_KzCunQpRoojbF5ww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ThFz_W2XzvuTPNKwxZaKbQ", "review_id": "IBf04SwAiTIiDbDRYAQI1w", "text": "Amazing! The ladies & gentleman were very professional & extremely skillful.\n\nWould definitely come back here!", "business_id": "WtTF0_KzCunQpRoojbF5ww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s6bZbdqhzFacmPpCEW1gEg", "review_id": "_BQQwkEsAvUk7ZtOnwwphg", "text": "Stopped in here to get a mani/pedi after reading great reviews. It smelled like fresh bleach when I walked in and the place was very clean! Everyone there was very friendly and welcoming and I had a great experience. My manicurist spent a lot of time making sure my nails were perfect as I explained I was getting them done for a wedding. Fair price, great service and very clean!", "business_id": "WtTF0_KzCunQpRoojbF5ww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z2wMgej6RhgELLnh1O0E4g", "review_id": "LBZFXBeypMRC-KrKbycvvQ", "text": "So happy!  Just walked in, and someone was able to take me right away for an acrylic set.  My nails are nice and short and thin just like I asked for!  Nice polish job too!  \n\nJust moved to the area and I think I found my new nail spot!  Can't wait to come back for a pedicure soon :) \n\n$25 for a GREAT acrylic set is nice!  Oh, and I was in and out in less than an hour....not too shabby for a full set.\n\nThanks Central Nails!", "business_id": "WtTF0_KzCunQpRoojbF5ww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PSL1Gtq5Z0TNMicerd6Oyg", "review_id": "Qn1mx_EcbT8PWI0DXpST7Q", "text": "This place is gross. They did an okay job but the whole place smelled horrible and looked really dirty! \n\nI don't know why the reviews are so high except for these people must have never gone to a clean nail salon!", "business_id": "WtTF0_KzCunQpRoojbF5ww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FgbBjf2XCDXw9bRWka5R-w", "review_id": "L6XAjS6tyZrDdKDnduzyuw", "text": "Love this place! They are all very sweet! Reasonably priced. There is a review below with only one star, this place definitely deserves way more than one star! VERY Clean facility! Will definitely be going back.", "business_id": "WtTF0_KzCunQpRoojbF5ww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e6ZGVIu5V8B9PqCLJDCGXQ", "review_id": "rQWMCF1Hthhx84r-CsnIXg", "text": "I don't typically write reviews for anything, but this place rocks!! I went in for a full set of acrylics and walked out with the best looking nails Ive ever had..for only $20! I have been to a lot of different nail salons (both hole in the wall and ritzy snobby places) for acrylics and always ask for short and thin nails to make them look as \"natural\" as possible, but no one has got it right until now. I LOVE my nails and had a great experience here. I was the last customer at the end of the day, which happens often when I get my nails done, and I was not rushed at all. Suzie took her time and was so sweet!! The place was very clean, and as the last customer of the day I watched the thorough and efficient cleaning process at the end of the day. I will definitely be back and will refer my friends to Central Nails :)\n\nOh, and they have Christmas lights up...I was in Heaven!", "business_id": "WtTF0_KzCunQpRoojbF5ww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YGQV6R9r24WqgLjCh3v7Dw", "review_id": "AsJh1317bwVovWNbT4aKig", "text": "I found this place on Yelp and read some of the reviews, I've been to a lot of different places that haven't gotten my nails the way I want them so I thought I'd give this place a try since it's really close to where I live.\n\nI walked in and everybody greeted me with a warm smile and helped me right away. Suzie was the one to do my nails and she gave me exactly what I asked for (this has never happened before lol) I had an over lay done and a pretty simple polish done with a design on my ring finger. It's perfect! She was really nice and happy to help me. I think I just found my regular nail spot. I highly recommend this place.", "business_id": "WtTF0_KzCunQpRoojbF5ww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a594UHQcZh8tWovBeCPV_g", "review_id": "yrAAoHFRFostzWUCmM7WGw", "text": "I went in last night for a mani/pedi and Suzie and her staff were very friendly and professional.  I commute from the West side to Central Nails because I know Suzie will take care of me.  She has always done a fantastic job on my nails and does them the way I like them.  Suzie updated her salon and brought  in brand new pedi spa massage chairs!  They are wonderful.  Worried about cleanliness/germs? Don't be!  Suzie spares no expense and uses the special bowl liners for each pedicure.  The prices are very reasonable too.  Good quality service by friendly staff, in a clean environment and reasonable prices.", "business_id": "WtTF0_KzCunQpRoojbF5ww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "p7xa33mWZkhV5HECw0Kk-w", "review_id": "nqXjdkcuPMl2xBXz3HTk0A", "text": "Suzy hooked it up! It's unfortunate that I didn't find her sooner. I rolled the dice and got \"almond shaped\" nails after always traditionally sticking with \"square tip.\" Asked her to not scare me off with it. I also got pink acrylic for the first time and told her to not scare me off with that as well. I've seem wayyyy too many pink nail beds and it's tacky! \n\nAll in all, good convo, she knows what she's doing and has owned salons in LA. \n\nI got a scalloped French and she couldn't have a steadier hand. Average pricing. $40 for a full set, gel, French tip, and pink acrylic.", "business_id": "WtTF0_KzCunQpRoojbF5ww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i-8jVgyJUkP6eolJJk7GtQ", "review_id": "Cm3gca2qA2w2Da5cnQkGFA", "text": "Suzy did an awesome job! I went this saturday (3/1/2014) and got a gel manicure ($25) and gel polish on my toes ($15). She did an awesome job on both! I arrived at the store right when they opened and I was the only one for the whole time I was there. I will admit its a little tough to find since they only have a large \"NAILS\" sign and the \"Central Nails\" sign is in smaller writing on the window. I highly suggest Suzy for the conversation and the service! I will be returning :)", "business_id": "WtTF0_KzCunQpRoojbF5ww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_CviGIec4BkUUcSXYulmxw", "review_id": "w_NgFMqAsQOhBbUweShYqw", "text": "I dropped in based on reviews since I didn't have time to get my fill and pedi in Tucson earlier this week. Nice ladies with quick but detailed fill and pedi. I will come back if I'm in town. Nothing fancy, just a nice little nail shop.", "business_id": "WtTF0_KzCunQpRoojbF5ww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "gzJpPaHN-NXBkAZcZri3hw", "review_id": "zQxV7GhKUY7gOYOGF4ryzg", "text": "If you're looking for an incredible deal on gel manicures, Susie, the owner, will probably pick you up and give you a hug. Susie is just too cute! I turned to Yelp looking for an inexpensive place to swap out my gel nails. \n\nI had no idea there'd be a bit of comedic standup involved. Suzie is a master of ceremonies, keeping a sidesplitting running commentary between her clients and nail techs. \n\nA gel mani runs $25. Removing the gel is free (provided you get your nails done at Central Nails). I scored big time with a Yelp check in offer of 10% off. There is no additional charge for using a credit/debit card. So my nails only cost twenty-two bucks! Heresy!\n\nOther things to know...\n- If you just want to come in and have gel removed the charge is $5.\n- The salon is located in the Food City shopping center.\n- Walk-ins are welcome but note that appointments can be made.\n- There is a regular customer appreciation card. For every visit with services over $15 a stamp is collected. Ten stamps = $10 off of a service.\n- This isn't a full on spa experience. However, you will definitely enjoy your visit.\n\nIf you go, be sure to ask for Henry! He did a bomb diggity job with my nails. And (!) he's almost as funny as Susie.", "business_id": "WtTF0_KzCunQpRoojbF5ww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KK2MLBukCHc2wPqQ12K14A", "review_id": "gxGG5389MsT2jBiE7_5hyQ", "text": "I don't typically review on Yelp, but this had to be done. Stopped by today to get a gel manicure and was impressed with the customer service. I, too was looking around on here to see where I should stop by. After reading so many good reviews I figured why not. The reviews are right. Suzy did my nails and she's wonderful. \n\nI did have to wait a bit since all of the staff were working on other customers. However, unlike others nail salons, Suzy was true to her wait time--30 mins. I waited only about 20. She also took into consideration that I had another appt to get to and was conscious of the time. \n\nOverall amazing service and prices! I know I'll be back.\n\nBummed I didn't score a customer card that I've read about on here. I'll have to grab one next time!", "business_id": "WtTF0_KzCunQpRoojbF5ww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B-4_1ATtqCuFlKk1c24b2w", "review_id": "UxKRrXGEaGlOaMYpvUGgSQ", "text": "Disappointed. Suzie was very rushed. About 10 minutes into my appointment another girl walked in for her appointment. Suzie sent her to go get her feet done in the meanwhile. This is the worst my nails have looked", "business_id": "WtTF0_KzCunQpRoojbF5ww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ggHKhqENKphfZi-Xlc6W2Q", "review_id": "frqFDfM2tugBjdFTZDhFVQ", "text": "I decided to stop in at random to get a mani/pedi based off the reviews on Yelp... GREAT EXPERIENCE!  \n\nHenry did my mani and finished it off with a beautiful gel polish. He was very kind and fun to deal with. Susie, who I believe is the owner, provided quite a bit of entertainment and had the whole salon laughing and feeling at ease. Fair price and great customer service... I am glad I took a chance on Central Nails and will definitely return!", "business_id": "WtTF0_KzCunQpRoojbF5ww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YucpeApbpW1NM7MdgEYyVw", "review_id": "rovp4aizlIwfWWkDdL1d9g", "text": "I was a walk in.  They took me right in which I deeply appreciated. I loved my manicure! I don't wear acrylics and the last time I got a french polish the polish chipped the same day.  Little did I know that gels are the solution! Beautiful work! No chipping and looked great for two weeks. My nails grew out and still the polish looked great.  Will return soon to get a manicure!", "business_id": "WtTF0_KzCunQpRoojbF5ww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A6QRTCKvyplV-NBC9L_SDg", "review_id": "v1cFQvpIt4LBl_y1M-cgvg", "text": "This place is absolutely wonderful! \nI called for an appointment and was scheduled for 30 mins later :) I walked in 10 mins early and was seated for my pedicure right away! I forgot to get the lady's name, but she was great and even managed my request of stars on my big toe :)\nSuzie did an amazing job with my white tip gel manicure, it's the best I've ever had! \nWith the 10% off for checking in on yelp it was decently priced. I will be back.", "business_id": "WtTF0_KzCunQpRoojbF5ww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "e4TQFVfepzHf--hnBsjntg", "review_id": "crBk51nHn_IhmxIMUsfYow", "text": "A true French cafe serving authentic French fare hidden in a cluster of tall office buildings.  Look no farther for pastries, croissants, a nicoise salad...  seriously the best chocolate croissant I have had anywhere in Phoenix.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "9FbgqZ5u9WTLAs28nNafIQ", "review_id": "M0YLj-VCGXkrZoT31HN7iw", "text": "I looooove this place. It's a good thing I only work in our Phoenix office on Fridays because otherwise I would go broke. Au Petit is the most adorable little French cafe. The dessert case will make you salivate - the desserts are all perfect little pieces of art just tempting you to cheat on your diet.\n\nI usually get the tomato basil soup, and it's delicious. The sandwiches are quite tasty, too. The location is really convenient for all of the office buildings right in the Biltmore area, but I don't know if I would come here unless I was at work (just because the location is strange). However, if you're ever shopping at the Biltmore mall, do yourself a favor and walk over to Au Petit. The wine list is very good, and there is also outdoor seating for pretty days. The people that work there are very friendly, and the ingredients are extremely fresh. It's not the most economical lunch place, but it's worth every cent on Fridays when I indulge.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "-txH2zJSBZQHO6RWvoWXuQ", "review_id": "1udxPpsjqLNDvSUv9ep9xw", "text": "So far (after two visits) I love it here.  Armed with a menu, I called down to place a \"to go\" order.  You can't begin to imagine my delight when the guy answered the phone in a French accent so thick it was hard to understand.  I placed my order for the \"half sandwich and side\" deal (extremely reasonable at $5.60) and ran down to get it.  I ordered the mozzarella sandwich minus the prosciutto, and the pasta salad for the side.  Regular readers may know that in my opinion, nothing beats a good mozzarella sandwich, so I was absolutely thrilled to find that it was delicious.  Nice crunchy baguette, fresh mozzarella, and flavorful tomatoes.  The pasta salad was also very good... very simple, just cold pasta with some olive oil and seasonings.  I'm not a super adventurous eater, so while I loved the pasta salad I would guess that others might find it a tad boring.\n\nToday I had the tomato basil ravioli soup, which was very good except that it was a little skimpy on the raviolis.  Flavor was delicious, though.  It comes with a few toasted slices of baguette.  Personally, next time I'll just order a fresh baguette to go along with it.\n\nThe entrees and full sandwiches are a little more pricey, but I'm a light eater, so the half sandwich/side deal is an absolute steal for me.  There's not a sandwich on the menu that doesn't sound mouth watering, and the desserts.... oh my god I wanted one of each.  Add in the extremely friendly service (who said Frenchmen were rude??) and I'm happy to say i've found my new lunch spot.\n\nEdited to add:  As far as I can tell, they're open in the evenings too, so next time yo find yourself seeing a movie at the Esplanade, stop by Au Petit Four (right by the escalators) for some yum.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "54wr4oNkJsvaHM1U5n4iUA", "review_id": "MPcCUby1nqjQSP-ZoT2Agw", "text": "A rare authentic gem in Phoenix. This is the best french bakery / bistro in the Valley. The owner is from Lyon and has been here with his family for 10 years or so. His french pastry chef is extraordinary. Very unique find - imported directly from France as well. He's probably 80 and has prefected so many of his recipes. All of the pastries here are truly awesome.\n\nI haven't eaten here for lunch. But, the after dinner or before movie treats here are very good.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "9Z05mtXrXJ-22PElwp1ahA", "review_id": "a2jNX-il8X5DoPFUv-AaTA", "text": "Another place I've been visiting for years and forgot to review. Everyone else has said a ton about the food. The pastries are, indeed, great. I can indulge my weakness for almond croissant. Nice option for a peaceful lunch. \n\nOK -- here's why I really love this place. A few years ago, the owner put up some paintings by a friend of his from Lyon. There was an about-the-artist sign on the wall. All it said was \"He paint just during the night.\" \n\nMinus one star for the Malthusian disaster that is the Esplanade parking garage.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M6hieO-LbXPG1WBQXjXA1w", "review_id": "vSeq3Yyw3UQFkzIufIBSeQ", "text": "This was a delightful find as I wandered from the Ritz Carlton in search of a quick lunch.  The owner parle francais, as il vient de Lyon, and even when he speaks English he mixes in French words.  Having grown up around French-speakers, I found this comforting and home-like.\n\nI got the zucchini soup and loved it.  Had cream in it, but not too much for a low-fat item-seeker.  It came with a delicious baguette.  While I've never been to France, I've heard rumors of how flavorful the bread is and this bread seems to match the descriptions I've heard.\n\nTheir menu offers several options for those who are calorie/fat conscious.  Several salads and healthy soups.  The \"house\" salad has salmon with lemon and olive oil on mixed greens, not the average house salad in the US, and makes for a refreshing change of pace.   The menu also includes several dishes with duck.\n\nSitting on a table near the cashier are several magazines to flip through, mostly french.  So, I entertained myself during my meal by reading through a french recipe magazine.  Marveilleux!", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "0bNXP9quoJEgyVZu9ipGgQ", "review_id": "245tSUfjQOx0BFRhoJVe3g", "text": "Love, love, love the goat cheese and leeks quiche and salad combo (love the mini-baguette, as well).  If you like hazelnut, you MUST try the hazelnut royale.  Totally decadent!!  The croissants are magnifique!  I like the chocolate and the almondine the best.\n\nI really must return soon to sample more of the lunch fare.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cEIeuU0-4fX0Y4qCUW3PwQ", "review_id": "ebyEkrbQHftJODg_F3qjjA", "text": "This is another lunch option in my building. It is, though, decidedly hit or miss. I usually stick with the quiches or something from the bakery, all of which have been good, esp. the croissants. They also have great coffee and espresso drinks and serve the little bottles of fizzy french lemonade that make you feel less like you are at work. \n\nStill, there are some drawbacks. My frequent dining companion usually gets a sandwich, and, according to him, they have ranged from passable to inedible.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_LEQt7oTVjiaXyVHK_MM7g", "review_id": "YoEzVPx6kv9dcmzYpOwhtQ", "text": "Love this place, SO quaint and lovely. \nThe owners are incredibly sweet which makes it impossible for me to be mad at them for making their food so damn expensive. Seriously, $8.20 for a baguette slapped with butter (mind you, deLICious butter), ham and a small side salad?! Zut alors.\nYet I keep coming back like a battered wife. Maybe it's the way the owner exclaims \"Bon Appetit!\" as he's serving your meal. And he means it. It's adorable.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TWjDnKexHSp0U3UQ3W01Kw", "review_id": "YBAHiuqPWuQx9Y6mwcD-pQ", "text": "A friend of mine and I have been going here for lunch for a while. Our tradition would include escaping from school/work on Mondays and meeting up here for lunch. The coffee is good, the pastries are great, and the food is excellent. They used to have this iced tea there (but seemed to have swapped it for something else as of late) that was unbelievable. We called it the \"Tea of Freedom.\" It tasted like a promising adventure awaiting you just around the corner. Stop laughing! It was really damn good iced tea. But just as it came into my life, it was gone just as elusively.\n\nThe owners are accommodating and charming. On slow days we would see him sitting outside with a demitasse of espresso and reading French newspaper, only to hop to his feet when we walked in. \n\nIt does appear the prices have gone up, and they're approaching steepness for a cafe, but this is the Biltmore after all. \n\nHighlight: Don't know what to get? Ask for a recommendation. You won't be sorry.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OpUXG69nP4YjlEZDlkdVcQ", "review_id": "dmfc2iZP_0SqeRf163vWYQ", "text": "Not the best croissant I've had and the almondine was a bit tough.  The owners are very pleasant in that European way and make you feel welcome.  I'll have to try them for a Euro sandwich sometime since I seem to like them better than I liked their pastry.  Sometimes its not just about the food, and this is one of those places, so I am hoping for a reason to return frequently.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_LEQt7oTVjiaXyVHK_MM7g", "review_id": "SA2gTiOIf61T0e8r_jS2Cw", "text": "**Update: Catherine, one of the owners, sent me a very sweet message thanking me for the business and wishing me a happy holiday. You can't put a price on such good nature!", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6LkJLvvNdr2nNMf40xvWjQ", "review_id": "Qdt_vxs__zhsW0k15MCsvQ", "text": "Conveniently located on the way in to the movie theater, my mom and I popped in here for a snack to smuggle in to the movie. Nothing makes my mom happier than a good bakery, but actually nothing here looked great to me. Perhaps it was the time of day?  I think we stopped in at about 7pm.\n\nI settled on a big chocolate chip cookie that was WAY too sweet.  Like, inedible.  \n\nMy mom loved her danish thing that she ate the next morning, though.  And service was very friendly.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jWvzAN1czxypi-GM1KY62g", "review_id": "EALL-Ib_VHd2K9E9AKs5Hw", "text": "Who knew a chocolate croissant could be so hard to find!   I'll always love Au Petit Four because they helped solve my craving - one that I had for three months.\n\nActually, my husband and I have been back many times - just for desert - and enjoyed every visit.  We met the owner (I think), who happily shared   tips of where to visit outside of Paris. (If they guy wasn't the owner, I don't care because he was charming, French, and made us feel special.)\n\nI want to go back and try an actual meal. But with certainty - it will always be a favorite spot for desert.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "0bNXP9quoJEgyVZu9ipGgQ", "review_id": "KL9WFaYeUfeYIJDm0OEX-w", "text": "Stopped by to check on what's on display.  Decided on the apple turnover ($3.95) and my favorite Au Petit Four item, the hazelnut royale ($6).  Was surprised at the new cost- I recalled it being around $4.50 last time I visited, but  Catherine informed me that the price increased $1 only.  If only I wasn't so enamored by the hazelnut wafer crust...  \n\nMy fave pastry did not disappoint; If only I could say the same about the turnover :(    I'd just tried a HUGE apple turnover ($3.95) offered at The Farm Kitchen @ the Farm at South Mountain the day before that had cubed apples in the filling, so I was expecting cubed apples in this French pastry, especially at the price I paid, but alas, it was filled with applesauce.  The flaky pastry was satisfyingly crispy, I'll credit APF that.  But applesauce??  You've been warned.\n\n(Uploaded some photos.  Hope you enjoy!)\n\nUPDATE:  Catherine emailed to inform me that they fill their turnovers with \"superpomme,\" a French import made with real apples w/o preservatives nor added sugar.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "krOuiSIxCIrRntGafW-YDA", "review_id": "cs7wAuX5a6qUSMQFHTyXWQ", "text": "This place gets 4 stars just for existing. I was in Phoenix for work, trekking around for lunch near my hotel. I went down a narrow unmarked alley that happened to have a string of shops wedged in between two soul-less office buildings. And there is this authentic french bistro, staffed with friendly french folks serving up excellent food. I had the hamburger lunch special. Very good, although even better if they would spring for slightly more lean meat (a bit greezy). Went back the next morning for breakfast, very good eggs.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FxxYCRPcpd__yhRRmmtyMQ", "review_id": "0debsLoqxfz8MfByyV6rCw", "text": "One thing about Phoenix is that it's near impossible to find French food, and good French food at that. Well, look no further than Au Petit Four. I'm French, so I've got to admit that I've got a bias for eating at a French place that serves real French food by French people. The owner is really cool and makes sure that everything is tip-top while you're eating. To be honest, everything is pretty pricey but it's totally worth it and I don't think that there's such a thing as cheap French food anyway.\n\nBe sure to check out the quiche lorraine and to try one of the eclairs. The only thing that is painfully missing from this place is having a stock of Orangina in the fridge, but c'est la vie, non?", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 17, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "0bNXP9quoJEgyVZu9ipGgQ", "review_id": "G0XcFHnzidg_gJ4TWOY93A", "text": "I stopped by for a ham and cheese croissant two weeks ago, and I can't recall the last time I felt so ripped off.  I actually wanted to get my hazelnut royale fix, but balked at the price tag- $6 a piece!  After a few minutes, the male owner talked me into trying the croissant.  After he heated it up in the microwave, he charged me $8, plus tax, which I felt was too much, esp. for a croissant that is almost a day old.  I wished it was more crispy, but since it was microwaved, the bottom was very soggy, and only the very top layers were slightly crispy.  After a few bites, I perused through tthe take-out menu and couldn't find the croissant under the dinner menu; Instead, I found it under the breakfast menu- $5.95 with white sauce, and $6.55 with scrambled eggs.  So I was charged $8 for a plain ham and cheese croissant that was a breakfast leftover??  \n\nI left very disappointed with my dinner selection that day, and with ever-increasing prices, I won't be coming back soon, if ever.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "_7el1cOgnfkNfmZKi277bQ", "review_id": "aWU3bqe3lQMGj5_VLSLkUA", "text": "Bonjour ooo la la yummeee, If you like fresh made from scratch daily french pastries this is where the magic happens! Oh they also Cater!\n\nI have been coming here since they first opened Catherine and her husband Pierre are Tre' sweet! They always have a tasty variety and they are very good at making suggestions that will satisfy whatever it is you have a taste for. \n\nExcusez-moi Aileen B, It is a fresh croissant house made throughout the day and it's with black forrest ham and imported cheese, at the Esplanade you got off cheap for 8.00. Starbucks has a tiny turkey and swiss for 6 bucks and it's not on homemade anything. \n\nI eat here at least once a week, love the baguettes. They also make olive bread which is Divine! Katharine makes the best scrambled eggs! I also love the salmon sanwich (yes that's french for sandwich lol) on a baguette. \n\nMy grandparents came to visit from Illinois. I brought them here for lunch. 1st because I love it and 2nd my grandfather is from Lens, France. He loved everything he had and said the baguette reminded him of his mothers. He also enjoyed speaking a little french with Pierre and Catherine. He is a little rusty in the french department. \n\nAu Petit Four makes me proud to be 1/4th french. Au revoir, Bon app\u00e9tit!", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "q0KigjVBtb6dfRjX3QJbsQ", "review_id": "KqygONQSAUEbdT-XUo1l5w", "text": "I have been looking for a cute French cafe for a while and stumbled into Au Petit Four by accident. It is my new favorite French place in Phoenix. The people working there were French, were speaking French, and had French music playing. The doors were open and the air was chilly and it almost felt like I was in France. \nI had a croissant for a snack with an espresso, then tried the spinach quiche and a pastry. It wasn't cheap, but it is located in the Biltmore, so no surprise. I'm very impressed and can't wait to go back.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bWNjCQyTJttofo3dKtTTPQ", "review_id": "_uONYWHfeUcurJWS236e4g", "text": "I was disappointed in the quality of the pastries at this place. We stopped in for a late afternoon sweet snack and were delighted at the selection of cakes in the case. I chose a raspberry mouse and chocolate which was dry perhaps it was old? My mom had a hazelnut and chocolate mousse cake on praline crust which was also dry although the crust was good. My sister's strawberry shortcake was the only seemingly fresh pastry we ordered that day.\n\nThe prices here are on the high side and they won't even serve you tap water in a glass if you request. You must purchase the bottled water so don't expect to save a few $$ on your drink.\n\nMaybe I came on an off day because it looks like several other reviewers didn't have the freshness problem I did.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KbCDV2hjwgh2rQT2aMwjAA", "review_id": "J7GC8GQAAceRx0Yy8AhQSw", "text": "Au Petit Four makes amazing French pastries!  I used them for an office catering event, and they provided trays with all sorts of their bon bons, petit fours, etc.  It tasted like France, and its been hard to find French pastries with such quality, until they came to down.  Merci au petit four, pour tous que vous fetes!", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 8, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hDlSSyDreM9xY4yQWPm54w", "review_id": "f8WoFlR68pGqWmMmqk5YlQ", "text": "Pricey due to high esplanade rent. Great stop before or after your AMC. Choose pastries not baguette. \n\n--wow. $65 for two sandwiches with side salads, bottle of lemonade, sparkling water and dessert.  \n--baguettes not authentic. \n--pasta salad bland\n--but its all about the bread for a proper sandwich mixte avec crudities. And this bread was NOT it. \n--great cafe feel and French owners lend authenticity\n--worth it for the the pastries. \n\nStill on a quest for the proper French baguette.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WXi3Ulga_migZyvAUZdNCQ", "review_id": "u8fJF4cJoyYfTmuwN_8aLA", "text": "Au Petit Four was a fabulous lunch find! Located in the Esplanade, its tucked into a nice spot behind Houston's. Simple Decor, nice patio and plenty of tables. Lunch was so tasty! I ordered the lunch combo, 1/2 a cold sandwich and soup. The soup was a minestrone and it was so fresh! The noodles were nice and firm and there were tons of vegetables and beans. For the sandwich I ordered the Prosciutto & Brie and it was awesome! For 2 lunch combos, 2 beverages and 2 pastries the total came to $31, not bad for a fabulous french lunch! I will definitely be back :)", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "QUunpaix5_AlAKZZyAxcRw", "text": "Au Petit Four makes its home in an unassuming location within the Esplanade. This is a great little bakery and the perfect caffeine fix during the workday. While I haven't had a chance to try their croissants and baked goods, they smelled delicious and I'm counting the days until my return. \n\nTheir iced coffee is spectacular. The sugar free vanilla and Carmel is straight from France and it makes the perfect blend of refreshing coffee with a huge caffeinated kick. The staff is friendly and they have great seating to stay for awhile and do work. So in summary, Au Petit Four is tres bon for baking, coffee and work essentials and I look forward to coming back and trying out their food!", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "hjJPKQ1Ah91h3fVbc8GsOg", "review_id": "mknjQozHkvM6eYgKY9QL_A", "text": "La baguette was tr\u00e8s bon! pardon my franglish! I have more reason to frequent here now, to improve my francais!\n\nI was glad to know that my \"Bonjour!\" was elegant enough to the native ears of the French owner.  :)\n\nIt's been a little while since I last heard the authentic tones of a Frenchman/woman, so I was immediately pleased. woohoo!\n\nAlthough I have not tried everything on the menu, just by the look, vibe and first indulgence of their \"sandweeeesh\" I will critique it now!\n\nI had the Parisian (Paree-zee-ahn) baguette and it DEFINITELY did not disappoint. EPIC PASS.  I was very impressed on the tastiness and freshness of the ingredients.  The bread itself had the desirable softness and texture that I would expect from a genuine baguette (as I had in France).  The saltiness of the ham, the balance of the mayo, the eggs and lettuce was just superb! I truly enjoyed every bite!\n\nI had a side of pasta which tasted kind of fresh and dressed with I thought was bleu cheese (I didn't clarify with them).  For beverage, I had a very good tropical tasting, iced tea.\n\nI thought the decor was friendly, warm and inviting with French artwork while music played in the background.  The owner and his wife basically run the show.  They were very friendly and attentive.  I will strive to come here as often as I can so I can fine tune my French.  I have a feeling I will make it through most of their menu! The smoked breast of duck sounded intriguing! j'adore duck!", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "GrSixRnGIxNUJ1Cn5DNX9A", "review_id": "zeLPyeApk9LiWqLaTCm4tw", "text": "A great French bakery without having to deal with the French pretension.  The sandwiches are good but the true joy comes from biting into one of their fresh pastries.  Well done Mr. Pierre Dufour.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "P7Zcg73x8FzszGEiC9YPfw", "review_id": "1EUfrFfc_LE_wb48yEiioQ", "text": "I come to this French baker whenever I feel like splurging on myself with sweets. It can be a bit pricey compare to your regular supermarket pastries, starting from $5 a piece. \n\nMy friend introduce me to this bakery and I love it. I am not a fan of sweet, but I love the pastries here because it is not loaded with sugar.\n\nI have try their fruit tarts, strawberry mousse, and chocolate mousse and they are all very smooth and creamy. This place also serve breakfast and lunch menu, which I have not yet try.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Aaafbip-U2aeTXbvinBLiA", "review_id": "2RBChohZMtpfyDLOqFUdZg", "text": "LOVE their pastries, all of them, just awesome!  Chocolate Croissants..yum, could eat those every morning!  If you go see a movie, stop by and pick up  a sinful treat and head to your movie..definitely worth the money..more than the popcorn!", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zhVOlwBuEgdGlHjwgVf3Jg", "review_id": "Dl_yLTrpA9sFCeSYSqNqTA", "text": "The scrambled eggs with croissant were good. Ambiance is non-existent. No french bakery feel at all. The products looked semi-appealing. Had a really hard time trying to find the damn place as it is hidden under a gargantuan office building. I would not by any means call this a \"great\" french bakery.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Kxa94vR3pX93B8_le9Pvsg", "review_id": "gLV67dMPYm99GmRDBCHA5Q", "text": "Pierre and his lovely wife are the very best! True french bakers! Their pastries and sandwiches are delicate and so beautifully made!  True works of art and one can tell they care! Such personable people! If you love true french cakes, and pastries, this is the very best Ive ever had! GO!", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mmhrGAiYqRagYIU3I64Qlg", "review_id": "YqLczHU2gofAVY0CsXVqGQ", "text": "This place was delicious.  It is a little pricey, but it is French food.  The pastries were to die for, and we had a hard time choosing which ones to get!  We wanted to try them all.  It is difficult to understand the owners' english, but if you listen carefully they are a delight to talk to!! :)\n\nI really enjoyed this place!!", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YHIx0gJGgPiKCCsX8cDr1w", "review_id": "H_9GTC29HrGvVbBFTuSx1Q", "text": "they post daily lunch specials in the window...yesterday I had a ham croissant for $5 and it was fantastic! just the right amount of meat, lettuce tomato, cheese & condiments and the croissant was warm from the grill.  I plan to stop by again soon.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v8prSSKtN8-avfAUO0ZYkQ", "review_id": "dV31wOFQgxjwzNripYxNLQ", "text": "Authentic French cuisine!\n\nLunch was delightful.  The turkey panini is delicious.  It was served with a simple green side salad -  just my style.  Fortunately (for my waistline only), I skipped over the desserts.  They were tempting, though.  The tarts and mousse looked divine.  \n\nThe dining experience was elevated by the attentiveness of the owners.  They were extremely friendly and genuinely concerned about my enjoyment of the meal. Oh, their accents didn't hurt either!  Tres magnifique!", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DDad5K6GNA0sXB7N1OB6wg", "review_id": "qnyRPE56Vb_tcZacRY61Zw", "text": "This place is very delightful, its just a pity that the location is so obscure that they will have to move soon if they plan to keep their business alive. As many have said, it is tucked in the middle of many large buildings and since the AMC is under construction, the business has dropped considerably. \n\nAnyways, the review the food, we ordered the highly yelp reviewer recommended chocolate croissant, the ham and cheese quiche and a last minute decision of the almond croissant.\n\nChocolate croissant: The pastry is flaky and has the right amount of chocolate. The chocolate filling itself is not too sweet and would definitely be a fav for dark chocolate lovers. \n\nHam and cheese quiche: it was good, no complaints at all!\n\nAlmond croissant: This was a surprise and we actually preferred it over the chocolate croissant. It was buttery, gooey and flaky with a hint of almond and powdered sugar. Again, not too sweet and finger lickin' good. \n\nLike many have said previously, it is a bit pricey but considering my mouth was happy, I didn't mind. If and when they decide to move, I will be sure to check their website and follow them to their new location.\n\nSide note: if you are planning to come here, be sure to call because they have had to decrease their hours of operation. Also, they had a sign that said they will not be serving dinner in August.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aQQn3GztQ_gTb0QOEnxyCg", "review_id": "sIbFSXOH1rJg7CJ9ly6ZyQ", "text": "This place is horrible.  The sandwhich/paninis can be summarized as follows.  They take some french bread, put maybe a slice of meat or two on it, but no more, and toast it.  They have absolutely no meat on them.  You will leave hungry, along with lunch taking a bite out of your pocket book.  Pricey and bad service.  I have eaten here 3 times, as I used to work in the vicinity, and every time I had absolutely horrible service.  I always have to get up and ask for napkins, refills, silverware, whatever it may be.  Also, there pastry selection is always inconsistent.  I have also had several of their muffins.  They are ok, but not anything special.\n\nI would not recommend this place and certainly will not go back.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "PVbcpvrSKv2GTBK9QiQgiA", "review_id": "fhX7fxTew0A80MLRrjp03g", "text": "OVERPRICED AND OVERRATED!!!!\n\nI cannot believe how much money I spent here for two sandwiches and two sodas.  $25.46\n\nThe mozzerlla panini had tasteless tomatoes, the thinnest slice of procutto that had a large peice of fat in it causing me to nearly gag.  Plesto sauce was okay.\n\nThe roast beef sandwhich was a huge dissappointement.  Two thick slices of overdone beef, two thick slices of cheese and a tasteless tomatoe with the top hard vine connector still attached (who wants to eat that?).  When I say thick, I mean, 1/6 thick but did not cover from side to side of the bread.  \n\nThese sandwhiches were $9.50 each!!!!\n\nWe got one with pasta salad (corkscrew pasta and a dressing, no veggies or color) and a green salad (lettuce and dressing, nothing else).\n\nWe also got two diet cokes.  In a can!!!!  For $2.25 each!!  They did'nt offer a glass, ice and straw which in my oppinion might account for the upcharge, but no, nothing, niet.\n\nThis place might be okay if you are in the area, at the building working or visiting someone, but we drove from Ahwatukee.  So not worth it.  Do not drive to this place.  Do not go out of your way for this place.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "53A-EqM8J3Qpq3Yc4BDA3g", "review_id": "XtKKvjb77lbUlimaiL85wQ", "text": "The most Amazing Croissants I've had outside of Paris. My husband and enjoyed omlettes with croissants.  We shared a Chocolate Croissant with coffee and savored every bite. I bought 2 more Chocolate Croissants to bring home for my daughters. Authentic French pastries and the staff is very kind. The best part, no wait or noisy crowds on a Saturday morning. This place is definitely a treasure worth every penny. We'll be back for more yummy French cuisine. Come and taste for yourself!", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4dtj7o6gW1PF_boO9_QC-w", "review_id": "Q2HMtL2CphIggoQwAXQSzQ", "text": "So let me preface this one star with the fact that we never did eat here. The reason is because despite the fact that the website says they close at 9:30 on Saturday, they actually were closed by 8:00 when we went there....TWICE! Note to Au Petit Four, this is 2011 and either update your website or inform people if you close early because it is slow. We drove from Southern Scottsdale to Arcadia and it was a waste of time. Also, waste of groupon money!", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QSzbhLINnOVxYEVhuTituA", "review_id": "DKR5F43T1JLHQQcpxksiwQ", "text": "Literally ran into this delicious place this morning with a friend while taking a nice run around Old Town Scottsdale bright & early. They just moved here from the Biltmore & I could not be happier about it! \n\nWe devoured the ham and swiss croissant, which was to die for, while sipping on great coffee. Can't wait to go back & try more of the food!", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oyxFmBxFNii6kvRMKwHSuA", "review_id": "tmIjfJOFd9mdD6HryBojLQ", "text": "OK, after the Thai place at that location closed I began to wonder what will open in its place? At some point this was also some kind of Mediterranean restaurant, but never went there. After almost two months of watching people come in and out of that place, they were ready for business. I was a little hesitant at first, but I walked in for lunch and I really liked what I had, but, I noticed that they a pastry display and began to wonder what kind they had. So, about three weeks after my initial visit I walked in and went straight to the pastry display. I purchased a couple of croissants and two of what the owner described as King's Torte (an Epiphany staple). Although it set me back almost $20.00, I must say it was worth every penny. I haven't returned for lunch, but I make at least one stop a week to get my sweet fix. You have to try it one day.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 11, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "uqK3yvpg5Evk_XgzMW-lAw", "review_id": "6vtwUuKK25dYd3Oci2tmCA", "text": "Beware being ripped off at Au Petit Four!  If only i can give no star, i would.  We dined late on a Saturday night. We were the only table in the restaurant.  The desserts were good, but very expensive- (1) coffee $2.00, (2) Arrowhead water $2.00, (1) Lorina lemonade $3.50, (1) mango mousse cake, (2) Creme br\u00fbl\u00e9es, (1) chocolate chip cookie, (1) white cake, all total to $48.50.  It was an indication when there were no price tags for the desserts.  The owner didn't even give us an actual bill, but just came by to tell us the total.  We were all pretty tired and didn't give too much thought of the amounts. I am extremely disappointed, SHAME ON YOU AU PETIT FOUR!", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 7, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "ycUemU9_-W9bp15lR_6aYg", "text": "Review 2/5/12\nWe were searching for a place to end the night with dessert.  We found Au Petit Four on Yelp and their were .4 miles from where we were.  COOL!  And we had their desserts before at the Esplanda location, so we know the the stuff is good.  Parking was almost impossible.  It is hard to find a space but we have a promise of good desserts so we grab the kids and walked.  \n\nThey have only been in the new location for 6 weeks.  It was pretty nice.  So we all walked to the dessert case.  Everything looked good.  We settled on:\n\n1 Coffee, 3 Bottled waters, 1 Lemonade, 1 mango cake, 2 creme brulees, 1 white chocolate cake, and 1 large chocolate chip cookie.  There wasn't a pricing for any of the things we ordered, so when he came to tell us our bill was $48.50.  We were shocked.  WHAT?  No detailed bill?  The kids were tired and we just wanted to leave.  \n\n10 items for $48.50 = Average $4.85 per item since we don't know the prices (non alcohol drinks and dessert)!  REALLY?????  I feel a little ripped off.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yKwixep2z46EoUVRU0oSPg", "review_id": "CqMl5bzBRYCfO_Ut3BrY5w", "text": "I stumbled on this place while going for lunch some place else and picked up their take away menu to remind myself to try it when I had time.\nSunday brunch seemed like a good time to check it out.\nI had a fresh croissant with smoked salmon, cream cheese, Dill, 2 eggs scrambled, a bottle of their carbonated french lemonade and took a Dark Chocolate Mousse on a crispy Hazelnuts to go. \nEverything was very tasty, it was fairly quite, with about 4 tables being served. \nMy bill came to $19.99\nPrices were clearly marked on the menu for the brunch.\nBut not for the pastries, which wasn't a surprise to me, since I've seen it done that way before. Keep in mind that pastries can seem slightly pricey for some...\n\nIt's a cute place and the owner and staff was very friendly, everything was clean.\nI'm going to try something for breakfast tomorrow and will definitely try it again!", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2uz3B-11DieFlELzqUCAlw", "review_id": "8jZy1Xb4vnNmtgu2jS5WQw", "text": "I really love this new location. It look cute and feel like I got lose into France. My favorite are chocolate croissant and black forest cake.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "LJQx7ze1ZoaLb_2nDzJTyw", "text": "Update 3/22/12 - Judy B. has deleted the review.\n\nUpdate 3/19/12 - Frenchie B. is user Judy B. now.  \n\nUpdated 3/16/12:\n\nFirst I was glad to see the owner private message regarding our experience there, that was nice.  But then I noticed the same user end \"Frenchie B.\" wrote a review for Au Petit Four too.  \n\nPrivate Message:  \"May be you were shocked by the price you paid, let me tell you we did not rise our price from the esplanade.  You 2 cakes and 2 creme brulee and they are the most expensive of the 10 items ingredients we use are very expensive and high quality.  You should ask the detail bill to Pierre there is no reason you did not have it.  Do not feel ripped off, I feel sorry, because you came over to Scottsdale, but I also Hope to see you again soon.  Thank you and have a nice week end.\"\n\nPart of their review on 3/9/12 states: \"Also,  if 50 dollars is to expensive for you after having 2 sodas especially the delicious lemonades who are from france so they are more expensive then a can of coke, 2 meals and 2 desserts then mcdonalds is better for you..price wise of course.\" \n\nAfter review their review, I was shock to see how they think about their customers.  How 2 faced can you get.  Nice in the private message and then blast a customer on a public review.  If I would have had 2 drinks, 2 meals, and 2 desserts for $50, that is a great deal.  We had 5 non-alcoholic drinks, 4 desserts, and a cookie for $48.50.  You know, we should have taken the kids to McDonalds for dessert.  \n\nTo read the rest of Frenchie B.'s review:  http://www.yelp.com/biz/au-petit-four-scottsdale#hrid:b6f4KzsK5ApkWZxLumt-SA", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Aaafbip-U2aeTXbvinBLiA", "review_id": "VfjdII97axXvPihh8UEshw", "text": "After reading Judy F. 's update, I will no longer go to this establishment.  I was a BIG supporter of this cafe when it was at the Esplanade, however reading Judy B. or Frenchie B's comments, private and a review, I will never send anyone there.  And I've sent many, saying the desserts are wonderful.  The desserts may be wonderful, however, that type of attitude is not needed from those who are related to the owners or who are the owners.   Very disappointing.  Desserts are worth more than Mc D's yes however the attitude is not worth my time, therefore, I will have my caramel sundae for a $1or support another local cafe.   All yelpers try to help locals, however, this cafe doesn't seem to care and approach the reviews very defensively.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dHl8uHC2_NN-DiUr_QuOwQ", "review_id": "fx4dLBHXEYGg3QdjD9-QaA", "text": "Please be aware that this review is for food that we ordered and not the pastries, which looked to be very tasty. My husband and I ordered different omlettes, and were not impressed with the size or the taste.  While they were not awful, they cost did not balance out the blandness.  The lady who served us did a great job, but seemed to be the only one to take care of just about everything except the actual cooking.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "VPXgY9lGJF3XC4ZpusxNuA", "review_id": "MuT8qSmIQjq_VklbJsf63A", "text": "I stopped in here for lunch one day last week.  I had been wanting to check it out for a while since it is just down the street from my office.  The reviews saying it was expensive kept me away but now after seeing the menu I don't think it so bad compared to other places in the area.  You really can't get a lunch for less than $10 anywhere in Old Town Scottsdale unless you do fast food or the food court in the mall.  I thought the place was decorated super cute and with a nice relaxing atmosphere and the staff was very friendly.\n\nBut the food was just kind of average.  I had a 1/2 panini and soup and they both pretty much tasted like something I could make at home.  I also took home a couple of pastries (now those are way overpriced, I agree) that also were not too impressive.  I will definitely give them another try just since they are so close.  Hopefully some of their other menu items will be better.  They did have great smelling cappuccinos so I may try to sneak out some time for a mid-morning coffee and croissant.\n\nI think this is a cute little French cafe to stop by for a quick lunch if you are in the area but I would definitely agree with Suzanne S. that it is not a destination restaurant at all.  There are a lot better options nearby.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 7, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "d7YWUKgEZWbRQ8Sp9tvUoA", "review_id": "UYMYMhAXi12wcckYvjWxUw", "text": "Who are these penny squeezing, sour puss, little fusspots on a mission to slander this place? HERE'S THE TRUTH: the owner, PIERRE (yes, that's right, the most French name any Frenchman could have) is from Lyons, France (that's right, the culinary capital) and is passionate about good food. His pastries are fantastic. They have a new FRENCH chef who makes amazing and authentic French food.  -- Are you getting the theme here: FRENCH from FRANCE!!!\n\nIt is superb food. The owner couldn't be nicer. Service was excellent. \n\nAnd, here's the deal with the prices. The have this thing called a 'menu' which lists, in an itemized fashion, adjacent to each dish, the PRICE. You can actually calculate what the bill will be by summing each item ordered, adding tax and tip. -- I know, completely crazy new concept; but they have it here, and it works beautifully. That way, you won't be shocked by the prices. \n\nAnother thing: This is SCOTTSDALE, which is like the Beverly Hills of Arizona. Real estate is expensive; the clientele expects good product and pays for it. You don't walk into Barneys of NY and SCREAM how frigg'n expensive it is and how you can get pants in Walmart for a fraction of the price. -That would reflect poorly on YOU, not Barneys. -- Same goes for this place. \n\nBottom line: GREAT food, GREAT service, STUPID reviewers.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8IeLs-HiKKiuLzGmYBZ4LA", "review_id": "bpCl4kQGFJdok9kon-jvhg", "text": "Food mediocre, pastries days old, service lousy (3 other tables arriving after me were served first), dirty dishes, floors, windows, bathroom.  Place is a dump!", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "slBhRBWNIb4mjcLy8LLkLQ", "review_id": "dFbdAtBkk6C7JBe0YWQStA", "text": "I was quite impressed very charming and kinda romantic to have a nice lunch , The service was friendly and attentive the lunch specials were good too ! The only disapointing thing is there is no soda fountain but other than that it's all good the pasties were very tasty and I look forward to going back soon.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7aQvAhgpdXqkTQEp8b8Szw", "review_id": "Rma7lmKAYKmnIwbup71b4g", "text": "This place is tucked away on a side street right off of North Scottsdale Road. Away from the busy main street and all the other loud obnoxious restaurants (people) Scottsdale is filled with.  \n\nThere is one woman in particular who works here who is an absolute rock star. She's younger and every time I'v interacted with her my experience has been amazing. She is kind, patient, and once even delivered my lunch order to my past work space near by. Its a local and family run business which i love to support! Although the man and older woman who work there haven't given me the best service when I've gone in. The woman talked on the phone the entire time she was helping me and I almost felt rushed by her to make a decision with my order making me feel like her phone call was much more important than a paying customer. Not so cool.\n\nAnything you order from Au Petit Four will be delicious. Whether is a beverage, a pastry, or a meal, you'll be happy. The prices are pretty steep for consistent lunch visits but every once in a while you can stop in here. Average spending amount on lunch will be around $15 after tip. One time i ordered a fruit tart and a small soy latte and I still spent $11. I thought that was pretty price BUT they make everything fresh and there is something to be said about that. \n\nThey do have a half sandwich/half salad lunch option for $7 but prepare to spend $9 or $10 after tip. Its a decent sized lunch for the most but men, you may need something bigger! The goat cheese panini is ridiculously good and their lattes are super yummy. I love that they add a fresh green (no iceberg!) salad with their panini's and that its a lemon olive oil dressing on the side. \n\nI adore the idea of supporting this place, so here's to the young woman who kills it in the service department! and to all the fresh delicious food!", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eSbl3Q1HxQuZTmu5dqpn-g", "review_id": "mGPD5MN9i4cQQMf89AUzng", "text": "A very friendly, true Frenchman. A very proud owner. Curbside appeal is non existent. The interior is inviting & charming. The pastry display is disappointing & a bit unkept, but makes up in true cultural flavor. Although only three stars, hoping to see this business supported.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "snRwZlK-VSsKAqUNpomCMQ", "review_id": "UIOQv6E2eK7IXlrG4vYp5w", "text": "The pastries here are awesome. They are the best in the valley. The owner is really friendly. I love the chocolate ganache and black forest . It is a little expensive but it is well worth the money !!", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1lNo1hVxPsTLHWfQoiORSQ", "review_id": "7V1W_64JBH9GJT6G4ZZ5JA", "text": "Love this quaint little place. The owner is the sweetest Frenchmen I've met. I stopped in on a rainy morning and had a spinach quiche. Great little place. He told me on Saturday they have special dinners and a Dj. Will be back!!", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bKKVpwp1ERdWUl4lqc8ChA", "review_id": "TK4cex-2VBmq4lzUz7WS4Q", "text": "BEST croissants I had in Arizona ! \nOwners are very nice and friendly. I didn't try much more but it is worth a stop just for that !", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rz9clJi_pIj_JxI_wG0wNg", "review_id": "oFueigKtfDHwUFjfEQruuQ", "text": "I have met the owners husband and wife. They are from France and such a lovely couple. Their kids are even working there sometimes. The crossiants are to die for! I have had the leek and goat cheese tart so yummy! It is a little pricey but the quality is always great. Its not affordable for me to return everyday but its also not good for me to eat a crossiant every day either lol. This is a great place to stop and pick up a bunch of amazing desserts for after dinner. They are made fresh daily by the owners and they are not only delicious but beautiful like art!", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NU45QdRtiHNM60mZIXXkCA", "review_id": "Yhv1UBwAj-JGuFmi4sLkgA", "text": "Decided to try something new for our date night and OMG! What a wonderful surprise. Do not be discouraged by the way it looks. The food is amazing and cannot be more authentic. Both, the owner and the chef are French. The owner is very friendly and attentive. The pastries and desserts are home made! It's a must try! We will be back!", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GRgBu4K7GOb3354esp_xkg", "review_id": "725WuT-zoPwZODb4FswjyA", "text": "The second I came in to Au Petit Four I was really hoping to have a wonderful breakfast. Located in the old town area, I thought that a small, family-owned french breakfast place would be the perfect refreshing break from the trendy (Read: untsss unttsss untss music) mimosa-brunch places and overly-priced-food restaurants. I wanted something fresh, homemade, french and delicious.\n\nWe ordered an iced latte, a nutella crepe with fresh fruit and whipped cream, a croissant with egg and sausage and a normandy creme (ham, cheese and egg). The food came in before the waters and drinks, and unfortunately, they seemed prepared ahead of time and left to sit.\n\nMy normandy crepe looked (visually) delicious. When I started digging in, I noticed that it was a little cold (aka not prepared fresh) and that the cheese was barely there and already solidified and not gooey. The flavors were ok but the crepe contents were very flat, so they were very stingy on the portions of their ingredients. The crepe was topped with a sunny side-up egg but had no sauce or added flavors to it. I tried adding hot sauce but it really didn't make the dish any better. That was about $8. My iced latte was approximately $5 and really tasted like coffee with whole milk - and the coffee was not a great quality. Not an enjoyable meal.\n\nMy friend ordered the nutella crepe but was delivered a crepe stuffed with fresh fruit instead. Apparently, the order is EITHER a fruit crepe or a nutella crepe, not a nutella crepe served with fruit. When they took it back, they returned the same plate with a hint of nutella placed on top (my friend has already cut into the crepe earlier). The whipping cream was not your typical type: it was very dense and heavy, a weird combo between whipped cream and thick evaporated milk.\n\nThe service was decent but we were the only people at the restaurant besides from 2 other ladies who were just having coffee. The place was very empty, which is sad to see considering the 3 breakfast places adjacent to it had a 30-40min waiting line. I really want Au Petit Four to succeed but they need to overhaul the quality of their food and the attentiveness of their staff. With no customers to make them busy, there is no excused for stingy cold food.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hy0NbKMQ_w8-1GeX930u5g", "review_id": "Iad7tBiSs-XPYVwY0yz0QQ", "text": "Legit French bistro! Tina sandwhich was outstanding and the bakery goods are worth trying! Thank you!", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "SlCfUUr1Pa7CzzSxbMH1pw", "review_id": "4441qOPv-Yp-w00mHu6Eug", "text": "I am a huge francophile and my boyfriend has been raving about this place for weeks. We finally went for breakfast last Sunday and I was pleasantly surprised. It is not the cutest place - it lacks any real decor which is a shame (at least it's not pretentious) but what it lacks in atmosphere it makes up for with the food.\n\nBEST CROISSANTS EVER. My only complaint about them is that they aren't bigger. I was literally rationing my croissant throughout my meal so that I could have a bite of it with every bite of my spinach & mushroom omelette - which by the way was also fantastic - and that's coming from someone who's paranoid about undercooked eggs and NEVER eats eggs unless they are cooked in her very own kitchen. \n\nWe ended up wracking up an almost $60 bill because we brought home a doggy bag of baked goods from the attached bakery. THEY WERE TO DIE FOR.\n\nhttp://instagram.com/p/SbAhDjsBH7/\n^ pic of the baked goods I got. Tiramisu, fruit tart, and assorted macarons.\n\nDownside: not a great variety of options for vegetarians like me... but enough that you can repeatedly go back for those few dishes you specifically crave.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cjet_q0srEzv82tAotvRAQ", "review_id": "jBe74mh2XVWnkThjDyCNQw", "text": "Took the family here for breakfast. The exterior was unassuming and did not prepare us for how delicious the food inside would be. The croissants and pastries were particularly delicious and complemented the meal really well. Everything was fresh and the service by the owner was very attentive and welcoming (not the French stereotype). The only downside was it took a bit longer to get an extra cup of coffee as he had to brew a new batch. The upside was even the coffee was good.\n\nThe entire family enjoyed their breakfast and we would return without hesitation.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "cUjy7cqOxoqq5l7XrNx4BA", "review_id": "J-BWwtj4tfDaolnkVR7RWw", "text": "For $ 5,  I couldn't believe how dry my pastry was. It was supposed to be nice and moist...\n\nUpon my first bite,  I got the feeling that the pastry had been sitting there in the display case for at least a week.\n\nLooking at Au Petit Four's menu, they have quite an extensive offering from breakfast, lunch and dinner. I thought the prices were pretty steep. The owners were very friendly.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "scemyQeadlb4KXn0Be4kxw", "review_id": "mV6ID_TwsNK_PoVIOESWvg", "text": "worst brunch I ever had!\n\nI was hoping for a nice Sunday brunch but was very disappointed. The waitress told us that it is a fourty minutes wait for any order. She suggested pastry even though the cafe was less than one third full (12 people including us).  So we selected two crossants, a quiche and two cups of coffee. Pastries arrived quickly but no coffee.  Crossants were cold and soft, not as good as crossan from Paradise cafe but twice the price. \n\nHalfway done my croissant I realized I had no napkin. Asked her about coffee she said that it is brewing and need to wait four more minutes.  My husband noticed that the lady behind me complained coffee was too cold and it was then microwaved. He was puzzled as the waitress told us they serve freshly brewed coffee.\n\n I finished my croossant and had some quiches. finally our coffee came. They were luke warm too, not as hot as from McDonalds. At this point, twenty minutes later after we sat down,  the waitress  told us if we order now she will be able to serve quickly. We were not happy.  We asked her if there was anything we could have done differently to have a proper meal and she said no. \n\nThe worse thing is it destroyed our whole day being treated this way. \n\nWill not go there ever again!", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YezFOG7KeGgZBF5HzU7wbA", "review_id": "EgbKotoS7CIEcpnGk6E-ww", "text": "Cute little restaurant, nice background music.  Decor is just okay.  We went for breakfast.  I ordered the ham and cheese croissant and scrambled eggs and coffee.  Coffee tasted very good, but it was lukewarm.  I was served a regular croissant and told the waitress at the end of the meal as she never came by during the meal to refill my coffee, to make sure we were not charged extra for the ham and cheese croissant.  The eggs were very tasty and cooked perfect.  \n\nMy husband ordered the quiche and said it was very good.  With those items, it came to about $22.00.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H65x8IS5faiHlKfST3S06g", "review_id": "gDBimNFWjpulzjTDT_Ul_g", "text": "Good Morning, This place is different-in a good way. If you want a place to enjoy food with your mates this is it. Enjoy food, words, looking each other in the eye, with no rush, this is your place.  Pierre takes great pride in his food, he is from Leon France, the home of great chefs. If you want loud, packed, expensive, but new-go somewhere else.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aEADCw2gYHnLjfx8--aPFA", "review_id": "aIyG0w5xqXuky_kKWOu88A", "text": "Overpriced and dirty.  Had lunch here with my wife and service was ok but salad they served was stale and moldy.  Ordered a raisin croissant, looked and tasted like it was about 4 days old which surprised us they would serve and charge for that.  Probably won't go back since there are better options in the area, scratch, chez vous, ect.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "flGaWWuV0WWC7eA8MpeQ3g", "review_id": "ZW7oB-1UXxYbX9EXmUuRoA", "text": "Took my mother newly in town to check out Morning Squeeze Saturday morning, but was expecting the line that we saw out front. Decided to look elsewhere but as we turned the corner, voila! A little pastry/breakfast place, and got rock star parking. Only two of the dozen or so tables were occupied. Although I am not a big fan of the over-enthusiastic greeting, I would have liked a little more \"thanks for coming in!\", but we were sat promptly. Coffee was good, omelette was DELICIOUS, fresh fruit and berries topped with just enough whipped cream and powered sugar, and the almond croissant was the best ever. You have to request water, though. I would definitely go back here anytime. A  secret find! Tell your friends, excellent pastries to go. Looks like they have a wine license as well.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zbWMbariF_-c4i0uVoXPDA", "review_id": "5d3gu7Q9gYCUZwAPyXFwUA", "text": "Ate here a few years ago when it was at the Esplanade, wandered in on a weeknight and shared the restaurant with only one other couple. It was a nice relaxing meal and one that my wife absolutely loved. We split a quiche and a sandwich, and then since we couldn't decide on a dessert to split, we got three! All were fantastic.\n\nRecently went into the \"new\" location and the food is still the same fantastic quality.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_u0SvUvMf0SQ2RCDMNdiSg", "review_id": "1HshwJX7afs-CKdczFbI5g", "text": "Had lunch here today with group of 8 people from out of town.  The food was great and the atmosphere was fun and interesting.  Next time will HAVE to try the sweets!", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "L0OrG-U45IWF6EZtm2dv8A", "review_id": "whb7YbzZiPRbglTaivil-Q", "text": "People who are complaining about the slow service, you are way to American. This place is authentically French.  It is a sit and chat and enjoy the food and the company you are with.\n\nI have been going with my parents when they are in town, we found this place on Yelp.  My dad speaks French, as we are of very close French heritage.  The owner Pierre remembers us every time we are in.\n\nI order the Normandy crepe, almost every time I go! The coffee and croissants are so good! Croissants are warm and soft and so buttery, just like in France!\n\nIf you are in hurry please do not go here and then complain online. This place is so good and one of my favs in Scottsdale.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Nr8XoiFo1lMLntnEMdW22w", "review_id": "GpWgCtY6-HgBvcLTkNstUw", "text": "Pierre and daughter were wonderful. The patisserie was superb. Best Pastry in Greater Phoenix", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "R9IDGn40u9IxiaNf2CD07A", "review_id": "D3AaGM7qUs2oy9uh-2qz2g", "text": "This review is based on the pastry and the friendly service (Pierre is great) - not the food (yet)\n\nIf you have been to Paris, the taste of the pastries will take you back to the flavors and flair of that great city\n\nI have been in to Au Petit Four a couple times, the first time everything looked so good I ended up with a tray of goods and got about 8 different items - that was a delicious day\n\nFast forward several months later and I stopped in again to pick up dessert for a bbq,  and the desserts were the hit of the event, the mille feuille and chocolate praline dessert were the two favorites, however everything is excellent\n\nThere is really no better spot to get in the greater Phoenix area to get pastry than here, I would highly recommend stopping in\n\nAs of this review I have not been in for food of a non sugar primary ingredient variety, however based on the pastry I would guess the food would follow suit", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fSDXB5MgD2s33wmdi4JC2w", "review_id": "lH7O8MBk57EDTibbsZOP8Q", "text": "There restaurant is very cutesy but not in a good location as it is hidden. It's a small, family owned restaurant. The owner is French himself, VERY polite, and very accommodating. Was even offering us to call him for advice if we ever decided to go to France to help us and let us know where to go as it would be easier. The pesto chicken sandwich was good as well. My boyfriend had a sandwich in crepes - which also was shockingly good. They have a multitude of variety for their sandwiches but still light feeling. They give you a good deal of a portion size. They are quick as well. They have a bakery for some pastries - which I want to go back to and take a look at. All their water is bottled too, not tap. I would highly recommend their crepe sandwiches and chicken pesto Panini.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tHz9cWxwSfcP4qRaPIHvww", "review_id": "sIf510mIGNdc0MVKBxI7lw", "text": "This review is for the new location in Scottsdale. \n\nIt was Saturday afternoon and I was starting to get hangry. (You know, hungry and angry.) I couldn't decide where I wanted to eat and that meant my poor husband had to make a decision. Driving around downtown Scottsdale, my husband saw a new restaurant with bright colors and decided that would be the place. Unfortunately, there wasn't any parking out front, so he drove around back. After we got out of the car, he saw Au Petit Four and knowing that I love French food, decided to take me here. \n\nWe didn't look at the menu posted outside, just walked right in and were slightly confused. The space is rather large and sectioned off into two areas - a bakery on one side and a restaurant on the other. A man and a woman were behind a counter in the restaurant side and asked if we wanted to sit down and dine. My husband said yes and we were seated in the completely empty dining section. In the entire building, it was just the two employees and my husband and me. (Awkward...) There was plenty of seating and open space. The walls were brown brick with pictures of Paris scattering the walls willy-nilly and all tables were covered with plastic red and white checkered table cloths. I didn't particularly care for the table cloths because they stuck to my legs. \n\nAfter looking at the menu, I shook my head at my husband saying I wasn't sure what I wanted to eat. After much indecision (the poor waitress had to come back a few times) I finally decided on the prosciutto sandwich and my husband ordered a savory crepe. \n\nWhile waiting for our food, I went to the bathroom. It was down the long entrance hall, passing by several open doors to the kitchen/storage closets. The bathroom was in dire need of some cleaning and restocking (barely any soap and I used the last paper towel). \n\nWhen I got back to our table, it was only a few short minutes before my sandwich arrived and shortly after the crepe. My sandwich came with the option of salad, chips, or pasta salad. I went with salad. The salad was basically mixed greens and salad dressing on the side. (The salad dressing was good, but I expected tomatoes or something else on the salad.) The sandwich itself was really good. The prosciutto was thickly sliced with even larger slices/hunks of slightly melted brie. There was also pesto spread, tomatoes, and lettuce. Overall, I loved my sandwich. The bread was fresh and really hit the spot. \n\nMy husband said he liked he crepe, but he only ate half of it. I tried a bite and preferred my sandwich much more.\n\nOverall, the only good thing in the entire experience was my sandwich. The fact that there weren't any other diners during lunch, the bathroom was lacking, and the \"just ok\" crepe, I can't say that I will be back. There are plenty of other places to get fantastic crepes and fantastic sandwiches. \n\nPerhaps their desserts are amazing?", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zhVOlwBuEgdGlHjwgVf3Jg", "review_id": "Qx_bxewRARi7KpDOpejrJA", "text": "My review hasn't changed for the new place also. We got excited that they had moved to the new location and maybe had overhauled their offerings etc. \n\nAlthough Pierre was a delight and very attentive when we were there, the products except for the chocolate croissants were lack luster. The pastries were dry and looked like they had been sitting in an improperly refrigerated box for who knows how long. The place itself has a very odd smell inside. Almost like a hint of gutters. This was on a Saturday afternoon. \n\nI didn't realized how much the pastries and croissants had cost us until we went out to the car. \n\nGo to Essence Bakery instead.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pEVf8GRshP9HUkSpizc9LA", "review_id": "Jjw3WL_VW5CymtlPsvD3ag", "text": "Delicious and a wonderful experience!  The owners were so engaging, thankful and kind.  The food was amazing...ham and cheese crepe and my friends and I shared a napoleon for dessert - just like I remember them in France.  This place is the real deal...check it out!", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ltmwk7ypB_UFW_TsQtfyyQ", "review_id": "5GsCQHph65BHwy0Gkwii5Q", "text": "Chocolate croissant is all I wanted and all I needed! I am on a diet that allows me to have a cheat day.... just one. So I say, go all they way and have it be absolutely the best! I have been craving a good croissant for a while and wanted the best I could find in Scottsdale or Phoenix. I found it at Au Petit Four. Flaky crust with just the right amount of chocolate it was just what the doctor ordered. The service was good, she greated us, showed us the pastries and we sat while she warmed it (leaving it at just the right temperature). We were then left to enjoy our delicacy (she checked in on us appropriately). \n\nWe didn't try anything else here (and didn't need to) although the crepes looked good.\n\nThe atmosphere is simple and \"family owned\". (The croissant  really should get 10 stars)", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "18Fzi6nFr9g7cIeGwYp1mg", "review_id": "vnwwBu9y8coYn4MuQ7nWsw", "text": "Not my top 5 smells to smell when you walk into the place.  The place is half restaurant/make shift bar.  The other side has their small display of assorted pastries.  No prices listed, so be sure to ask first.  I got a quiche, cookie, and small slice of apple streudel which rang up to $22.  The cookie was inedible.  The strudel was good.  \n\nThe biggest thing about this place is the cleanliness of the place.  The place has a stink of a sewer.  The gentlemen who took my order was on his phone, then proceeded to handle my food without gloves.  The problem here is that he actually touched my food with his hands as he steadied the food on the spatula.  He then placed my food on the counter, not on a plate and then transferred the food into a to-go box.  To top it off, the bill was $22 bucks.  What the heck?!?!?!", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0elOBxpFFa3yB7Ul63t7hA", "review_id": "9Zi1djuMrBuJ0bkSg5oXNg", "text": "This place is nothing wonderful. The croissants are nothing out of the world. They are half the size of what you would get else where and double the price. They are the most expensive I have had in all of US at $4.80 a piece!! They were stale and nothing great and this was in the morning at 8am. Go else where", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x419Hv-rSGs_Z4dEaNbtJg", "review_id": "WqpxLQgIXai-vQN6bbjLlQ", "text": "This place was great. We enjoyed how small and authentic it was. Low pretense, great food.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yUVkF4yu6pvpWfx0kNTiXw", "review_id": "fTMD5dHxTnvApsxhk704ZA", "text": "I loved this place.  The food was good. The surroundings were peaceful. The servers were friendly.   Tired of corporate restaurants and was so happy to find a local breakfast place that takes their time to make good food.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kpo20fBM7l-C5yX5gcAd5w", "review_id": "g9U8A5_HAIoPqoMcrA2qBQ", "text": "I am a BIG fan of french food and found this hidden french family owned restaurant while walking back to my car one afternoon. After looking at the menu outside of the restaurant I added it to one of my \"must try\" restaurants where it sat for a couple months. Finally I made it to breakfast and was pleasantly surprised! There wasn't much going on with the exterior decor of this place and unless you were looking for this place you would easily walk right by and not even notice it. The interior was decorated with pictures and paintings of Paris and France. There are two tables only on the entrance patio and about 20 tables total on the inside. Out of all of the times I have been here there has never been more than 3 other tables filled at a time. Its very quiet with mellow French music playing in the background. The owner has a very sharp french accent which I really enjoy and it always brings back a lot of great memories of my past trips to France. There were a lot of great options to choose from on the menu. I myself am a HUGE fan of the crepes and swear by them and they are cooked to perfection and there are a ton of great choices to choose from. The eggs benedict is also amazing! I have only had the breakfast here and its as good as the phenomenal and authentic food I have experienced throughout France. The service here has always been great. The pastries are wonderful if you like sweets and croissants also are a great choice and literally melt in your mouth. Overall, simple/casual atmosphere with authentic French food right in the heart of old town Scottsdale.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ielFkc-6VRKOrTiEhtQSZg", "review_id": "9nL0T4Pdyr4Q9QcLgeVGHQ", "text": "I mispronouced something on the menu and I got an entire lecture about it complete with the mocking laugh. Sad cause i could have actually liked this place. \n\nWord of advice: get rid of all the gimicky advertisements including the sign for the casino. Make it into a french cafe NOT a billboard in Times Square.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gqxJR_3_NkNypzS678QPuQ", "review_id": "DNIHIVZNDe790XGC3zuRVQ", "text": "I've had a couple of things here. A prosciutto sandwich that was really good, and then this morning, the BEST spinach and mushroom quiche I've eaten in the U.S. \n\nIt's a quaint, very European, cafe and patisserie. Eat the quiche. Skip the coffee.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fkV8rNFJTqCWNThksPeGkA", "review_id": "09_g2xrKzbFZ9bET4nvV8w", "text": "Quiet little place. We stopped buy and got some croissants and tiramisu OMG very light and delish!! Would take some pics but we ate them all.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "TZ1IZJ6iadEBxHgPxTEopg", "text": "I was reading Jessica's review here.  The staff may prefer to speak Spanish, but they are Vietnamese!  In any event, I brought in some work & what I got here was a fast 2-day turnaround time & top quality tailoring for 20-33% less money than I was paying at Brothers for the same thing.\n\nWoohoo!  \u00a1Tan bueno como se pone!\"  (Tot nhu n\u00f3 duoc!)    :-))", "business_id": "AkMcOAa19PBc60ErzH_prw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NeECANy-fRBpkYXBhcEoxQ", "review_id": "NdvBGLwX6ZXT6z1YEvQJPg", "text": "Okay, so I was looking for a place that wasn't super expensive, but still provided quality work. I did research on not only yelp, but asked friends for recommendations, and I made phone calls to places. \nPretty much, most places are the same and very similar in price. So it's more about the person your working with and they type of service you wish you receive.  And location of course.\nI just needed my damn pants tailored and I didn't want to spend too much money.\nCreations & Alterations did an excellent job tailoring 4 pairs of slacks ($36).  I will definitely go back.\n\nDon't judge a book by it's cover.  It's not the prettiest place and parking sucks. The decor, displays and signs are all horrible,  but... the woman comes through the curtain and greets you with her eyebrows. She only spoke spanish (although she did say \"cash only\"). I showed her my slacks and she pointed to the dressing room.  I got the hint. \nI tried them on and when I came out the door and she was ready with all her pins. She pinned my slacks, and I went back in to try on the rest and she pinned them up.  By the time I was done trying on all 4 slacks and came out some other customers were there picking up what looked like a bridesmaids dress. The customer appeared to be very pleased and they left. The woman pulled out a calendar and pointed to Tuesday. Again..i got the hint. Thats the day my items would be ready. Cool.  (It was Thursday around 5pm) I was in no rush.\n\nShe pulls out a sales slip  writes my order which was 2 hems, and 2 cuffs. The hems were $8 each and the cuffs were $10.  She had me write my name and number. Then I left.\nTuesday comes around and show up to pick up my slacks.  They weren't ready.  With the language barrier and all, I was able to tell that the woman was truly sorry. You could see it in her eyes. I wasn't in a rush or anything so it wasn't a big deal.  Wednesday I show up..my pants are ready. Woohoo. She pulls them out and points to the dressing room. I go in and try them on..and gosh gee golly wow..my freakin slacks fit me like they should. \nEnd of Story. \nGood Price. Quality Work. Customers Service was good. \nThe only reason I didn't give them 5 stars is because they weren't done on time.  But I will go back to this place for future work.", "business_id": "AkMcOAa19PBc60ErzH_prw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FshGTSNYNUHl95_V6ybU_A", "review_id": "K7Z6reR9KPaUq8THoDvRTQ", "text": "Excellent job and quick turn around- prices perfect! Cash only. Price is great!", "business_id": "AkMcOAa19PBc60ErzH_prw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BiDA7uVJ5igMCsp4ZfpCpQ", "review_id": "6_xXkqym8v6H5azmJLl9wQ", "text": "This place is great!\n\nI had a pair of pants that needed to be taken up and they were quick to help.  I needed them in a pinch and they got them done, and done well.\n\nEveryone here is extremely friendly, and makes you feel like family.  They even sewed on a new button for my shirt while I was dropping my pants off.\n\nIf you need any alterations (or Creations for that matter), this is the place to go!  They are cash only, but there's a Chase across the street if you need it.", "business_id": "AkMcOAa19PBc60ErzH_prw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "13EhosGzLrcaCsEtmtS6-g", "review_id": "vXqy8_Dr6HOdTv2_UgRapg", "text": "I went to Creations and Alterations because of high Yelp reviews, and they didn't let me down!  Friendly service.  They sewed on a botton in just a few minutes and I was out of there.  $3.  I'll be back for their friendly and quick service.", "business_id": "AkMcOAa19PBc60ErzH_prw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N0uv2cwkhkw4TGKDYEqvBQ", "review_id": "fbUcKKwZtU_EsJvUt4Qo0Q", "text": "Last week I went on yelp to find a good alterations place to fix two pairs of pants and a shirt of mine. Creations & Alterations had some good reviews and it was down the street from my apartment. I dropped off my clothes thinking it wouldn't take more than 2-3 days. I dropped it off on a Tuesday and they told me it'd be ready the NEXT week Thursday!! At the time I didn't care and just wanted it done. I came in the next week Friday morning before I drove out to California, intending to wear my newly fixed jeans, and they said it wasn't ready. They hadn't even started on it. They asked if I could spare an hour for them to fix it, which just added insult to injury being informed that they sat on my clothes for a week and a half when everything could have been taken care of in an hour. I asked for my clothes back and will NEVER come back again. 0 stars.", "business_id": "AkMcOAa19PBc60ErzH_prw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9rswgglBrW0oO8r_GOGhJw", "review_id": "Px0IUOJpmcMXbln-FHdkfQ", "text": "I try to stay fair and reasonably positive on my reviews of restaurants because its hard for me to be that critical of all the great restaurants I've been to.\nHowever, when I go to get my clothes tailored and my shirt I had comes back looking like it belongs on a 12 year old boy, I just can't let that go. I'll be fair and say that the other shirt I had done came out fine. But either way, I'm gonna look around next time.", "business_id": "AkMcOAa19PBc60ErzH_prw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3lvPbnmhG13baapGHvztGA", "review_id": "H3ovQEMzyMJvyLd_sorNMA", "text": "I am disappointed in this place. I walked in one day to query about the price to just hem a wedding dress and was quoted $15. I was super excited since my budget for the wedding is almost nothing. So I got there and was ignored for the first 3 mins then the woman told me to go put on the dress. I did so and she had me stand on the rises, told me how she would bustle it and put one in in the hem and one at the bustle point and said \"that's it, you're done.\" Really? That's it. She didn't let me give her  my input, she didn't pin it all the way around to ensure it was even, nothing. She didn't even listen when i told her I wanted some of the lace at the bottom removed. She also didn't look at the bodice to see if it fit well, it does but I think it could fit a bit better.  Being stressed and in a rush I bagged up the dress and gave it to the clerk who told me I could pick it up on Oct 8th (4 days before my wedding!) and it was only Sept 16? I was told on the phone the turn around time was 7 days. I was a bit distressed by this but left it with them anyway.  I left the store and realized they hadn't quoted me a price so I went back in. They wanted $150. I told them I was quoted $15 and I only paid $100 for the dress to begin with. They didn't say anything. I left and left the dress with them. I got home and pondered their poor treatment and apparent disregard for my desires for my gown so I called them and canceled the alteration. They hadn't done anything with it yet (THANK GOD). I picked it up the next day and will be either doing it myself or going elsewhere. For something as special as your wedding you need a tailor that puts YOU and your wishes first and doesn't rush you  in and out. GO ELSEWHERE!", "business_id": "AkMcOAa19PBc60ErzH_prw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lcu7u9kSWMeSNq6j135BfQ", "review_id": "972mpCC9GsITryitfStB_Q", "text": "Pros: Easy to find, reasonable prices, close to my home, always has available parking\n\nCons: I used to come here because it was the closest to my home. I just had to stop. They messed up my clothes 30% of the time, but I still kept coming. However, they absolutely destroyed a pair of pants I brought in one time. When I tried to bring it to their attention, they argued that it was the way I washed the pants. I had not even worn the pants or washed them.", "business_id": "AkMcOAa19PBc60ErzH_prw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "SRmZNtXvJ89NxE83WkVdzQ", "text": "It hurts me deeply that this is the closest Trader Joe's to my house.  But if this wasn't there, I'd have to go all the way to Metrocenter so... I'll take it.\n\nThere are so many reviews about Trader Joe's in other locations, so by now you most likely know all about their amazing selection of \"Joe's\" brand merchandise - ranging from pasta sauce to liquid soap.  If there is a Joe's brand for something - get it.  It will always be good.  And while their produce section is smaller than some of the other stores, it's not my main reason for going there so I can pick something up if it looks good and it's a fun extra.  They used to have almost no meat selection, but it's gotten better after their recent expansion.  It's no AJ's, but they have some nice basic and pre-prepared options.\n\nWhile in general I could talk forever about other great things from Trader Joe's, sticking with just this location let me say that I've never had anything but outstanding service.  The check out is always fast and friendly.  They even recognized my big blue cooler bag for what it was and happily packed the groceries right into it vs. using a paper sack.  It's not just being a bit granola (not that there's anything wrong with that) but it also keeps the goodies cold on their 20 minute drive back to the house.  \n\nBut why can't there be one closer to my house?  Huh?  Why?  Why???  Your distribution center is less than 10 minutes from my house, but I can't buy anything there.  Why not?  Can't we make that a small satellite store?  Huh?  Please?  Downtown Phoenix maybe?? Something!!! \n\nSigh.... letting go of the dream for now...  \n\nMaybe if I just keep calling the corporate office until they recognize my voice...", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "3BRmBQotbJv9qFHTeNLJXg", "text": "Ahh, Trader Hoe's - how I LUV thee.  You are a cheaper version of Whole Foods and have (almost) everything I could ask for, and even grew for me over the last year.  \n\nYou always have my cheap, easy-to-make foods, and a decent selection of wine.  And when you're feeling like slumming it, $2 buck chuck is $3 buck chuck in this neck of the country.\n\nAnother case in point to not having everything.  I inquired about low-fat tortilla chips and they told me - \"Oh, you must have seen that in California.  They eat different things in California.\"  Huh?  Can a brother get some low-fat TJ's tortilla chips in this town?  I'm not asking for freaking foie gras.\n\nNow you would be perfect if you had a fresh deli, bakery, hot foods and butcher block - but then you wouldn't be cheap, huh?  You would be Whole Foods.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "uy3Kl34aR3IAJnbgegUmEg", "text": "I've always liked Trader Joe's, but hardly ever went, telling myself I couldn't possibly get everything I needed there. After all, each time I've been, I've gotten the impression it's like a half-market. Perhaps I'm wrong, but I still get that impression. Regardless, I went this past weekend because I wanted to look for my all-time favorite nut mix. Ironically, they didn't have the World Mix variety. I figured while I was there, I'd pick up some milk and look around. I began at the cheeses. I picked up a blend o fontino and asiago. Yum. Then I opted to try Trade Joe's chicken apple sausage. Of course, yams (or sweet potatoes) are a must. I also wandered the aisles, was tempted by a couple items but opted to spend $$ on wine and spirits, instead of garlic olive oil and coffee. Yeah, maybe my priorities are a bit skewed.\n\nAnyway, I was disappointed with their beer selection. I wanted something for the holidays, for the \"winter\" I pretend is coming, to whet my whistle. I walked away empty-handed. Instead, I picked up 2 reasonably priced bottles of red wine - both intriguing blends. Why not, I thought. \n\nCheck out was easy. The cashier was super friendly. She double bagged. Good for her! I walked out feeling victorious, like I had gotten a really good deal. To prove my point, I compared price points between what I spent at Trader Joe's and what I spent at Fry's. Come to find out, everything was less expensive at TJ's. I swear it. Even their baby spinach salad didn't break $2. The skim milk, the yams, the chicken sausage... all less at TJ's. This tells me I need to shop here more often. \n\nThe only downside is the crowd. It's always cramped and I feel like I'm in every body's way. I damn sure know everybody is in my way. I don't like dodging people or obstacles. I don't like getting bumped into by carts and huge lady purses. There was even one point after picking up my spinach that I was trapped by two carts. The drivers were oblivious. I stood there, trying to figure out my best route of escape. Finally one lady looked up at me and moved her cart an inch out of the way. That's when I made a run for it.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CAlxnkAuqNetlUmWtCQ_eQ", "review_id": "K99OCbxu_pczkHTbHRsLOQ", "text": "Trader Joe's is awesome. \nA great selection of independent, organic and healthy choices.\nFrom Trader Joe's own brand of products, to organic produce and meats, specialty items, micro brew beer and wine, to the packaged and frozen food, to flowers and vitamins, it is the perfect place for the health conscious and thrifty.\nThe staff is always friendly and helpful.\nIf you have never been to Trader Joe's, it is a must see.\nThis location is great, really crowded on the weekends and evenings, but what you lose in time you save in price.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "meuqHEjGCmrO3zDlr6OU7w", "review_id": "YlioboCI67bJf4DyGrAdpQ", "text": "At this location, it's easy to tumble in, buy healthy anything and everything, and tumble out....So why four stars and not five?---They use to have Ben and (you know)ice creme, Chunky Monkey---No more....:(\nBut they have fruit, juices, nuts, eggs, cereal, sodas, wines, meats, on, and on, and on...even recycled bags! (though I wouldn't eat the bags....)\nIt's a bit pricey...Why so pricey?---I guess for the privilege of buying something healthy?...vs...something fabricated by DOW chemicals and produce shot full of altered chromosomal waste!", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lhvFynuv5pyc4XdFNebqGg", "review_id": "FugU9cZo9Vi1znBX7Xvrxg", "text": "There are certain items that I always buy at Trader Joe's.  My most favorite is their orange flavored chicken.  You buy it in the frozen food section.  It is low in calories and is so easy and fast to make.  I serve it over rice and I have a great dinner.  My husband loves it too.  I also love their ready made salads, especially the reduced fat Greek salad.  It is about 125 calories total, even with the dressing and it takes great.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fhV21-QB6n402-J9vR-7cQ", "review_id": "GB8sAKx8cT1rNzZDxIXzHQ", "text": "I love Trader Joe's and this is one of my favorites in town - Far bigger than the Gilbert location.\n\nI love that I can always find something new and yummy to try - and that is sometimes very hard as a vegetarian.  I love the produce, the sauces, the soy selections.\n\nI also love that I can find animal product free & cruelty free household products, which means that I don't have to go all over town to get what I need.\n\nGo here.  Get some meatless meatballs and some whole wheat pasta.   Have a tasty dinner.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-F32Vl8Rk4dwsmk0f2wRIw", "review_id": "CmQZw_-zcCgGQL28cDy27A", "text": "First of all, everyone shopping here needs to slow their roll.\n\nOkay.  You are groovy and 'green'.  You buy Jicama milkshakes and no-pesticide turnips.  Your NHW20 Hybrid Prius awaits your herbal carriage and will rip you home to your grass and mud 15 story energy insulated highrise hut at a full 110 horsepower; \"We can do it\" Rosie the Riveter tats blazing with your arms out the open windows to conserve the 1,986/miles per gallon gas tank .  \n\nSo turn it down a molecule, Janis Joplin.\n\nSo, now that my little beef (erm, pardon the pun) is outta the way, I must say that I very much enjoy the inventory of TJ's.  First and foremost, I never leave here without restocking the $3 buck Chuck - Shiraz and Cab for mid-week meals when you don't feel like busting out the $15-$25 dollar vino.  The rest of the wine selection is surprisingly so-so and seems to have faltered in the last few years.  A once proud beer selection (and they allow you to mix-n-match sixers) has also decreased in quality, though they DO stock a nifty amount of Oak Creek Brews, which any proud Arizonan will stock up on without nary a glance at the Guinness or what have you.\n\nThe produce is not as expensive as the organic section of Safeway, so its a good place to stock up on a few extra 'healthier' (*cough*) veggies (my fiancee thinks so, anyway) at no extra charge.  Their meat selection is pretty decent for a store whose clientele are poster-children for the PETA Militia. \n\nTJ's is a nice place to supplement you grocery stash, but I just don't think I could do 100% of my shopping here -- and this from someone who eats-in very healthily about 95% of the week.  We have staples here that we almost always pick up -- that wine I mentioned before, edamame, veggies, a variety of fish, beer, and a couple of snacks like popcorn or cookies -- but that's primarily it for TJ's.  My fiancee likes the plant/flower selection too, and I suspect that any female would, especially if she wears a cute lilac bandana, wears overalls to paint, and says stuff like \"eww meat\".", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EJu5peGoO4tzop0pQtgHgA", "review_id": "ffADhOW4lo3gt0_DtAghMQ", "text": "Trader Joe's is great, because it's really affordable.  They make a lot of their own products, which are always fantastic.\n\nI have two issues with TJ's:  \n1)  You can't go there looking for something specific, because they may not have it\n2)  Their produce is very often wack!  I went looking to buy a zucchini once, and I had the option of buying 7 zucchini that were pre-wrapped, or a bag of baby zucchini.  ???\n\nThat said, they have great (cheap!) wine selection, lots of fun prepacked meals to try, interesting vegetarian products (Trader Joe's chickenless chicken nuggets, anyone?), and lots of cheese.  \n\nI go to Trader Joe's about once a month to stock up on wine, or if I'm bored and looking for some new ideas.\n\nOh, the staff are all really friendly, too.  At least, my cashier was.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "HZeFzs42f0iGaA-sP_hUnA", "review_id": "rFxIxWDsnBnIbKgUIteJSQ", "text": "Joe.... I love your nuts.\n\nAlso... I love your cheese.\n\nNuts.... Mmmm. Raw nuts. In my mouth. So firm and tasty.\n\nI don't even feel funny saying that, and I am a very hetero guy.\n\nI do the bulk of my shopping here, though for veggies I'm starting to hit up the Phoenix Public Market.\n\nBut for everything else... I eat from Joes.\n\nThe refrigerator case Greek olive medley... wonderful. The cheese selection, especially the choice of feta, is wonderful. There is an incredible Israeli sheep milk feta, and the low fat Trader Joes brand is no slacker, either. I also love their fresh Mozzarella in salt water. Their hard cheeses and brie are great, and I love goat cheese - they have a wide selection.\n\nI also love their organic tofu, their Greek yogurt, and mmm... nuts. Good balsalmic in a mother fucking spray bottle? I am all over it. Their olive oil is excellent. Their wine selection is great, as are the prices. Dr. Bronner's soap? Yay! Free range, organic eggs... Bring it on. Joe, I eat your eggs with abandon!\n\nThey have new products all the time. I am addicted. Addicted. Is there a 12 step program for Trader Joes? I hope not. It's one addition I plan on continuing to feed.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "5JSrHtH-aK69OjUxdt-k5A", "review_id": "McsuEk127LjDECbWwtnO6A", "text": "As a bachelor, I have to agree with Abu: TJ's is paradise.  It's seriously the reason I picked the Biltmore neighborhood two years ago when I moved from LA.  It made my move seamless.  I can honestly say that for the last 8 years I have been going to TJ's weekly (first in LA, and now in PHX), and perhaps a little sadly, I tend to buy the same things each and every week.  If TJ's closed, I would die. \n\nFood:\n-- TJ's hummus: all of them are awesome, even the white bean hummus\n-- TJ's whole wheat pita bread, and the mini pitas.  Just dip these guys in the hummus (see above)\n-- TJ's dolmas (stuffed grape leaves).  Don't buy the more expensive canned dolmas they have from Greece.  Trust me.  TJ's is in a jar, you get a few more dolmas in there and they are firmer and don't have that old canned taste.  I think the Greek ones have been sitting on a shelf somewhere for years.\n-- TJ's nuts, all of them.\n-- TJ's frozen fish and shrimp.  They have excellent sea food and it's all been extremely good in my experience.  Their raw peeled shrimp makes for an easy meal of your choice.  I like to saute with garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice.  \n-- TJ's Greek yogurt.  They have a \"brand\" name, but stick with TJ's.  I have tried them both and still think that the house brand rules\n\nHousehold Items:\n-- Dr. Bronner's magic soap!  This stuff is great and will make you smell good (if you don't already smell good)\n-- STAY AWAY FROM THEIR PAPER TOWELS.  In the last few years they seem to be carrying more household stuff, but their paper towels are worthless and actually smell kind of strange.  If you spill something and reach for a TJ's towel, the spill will get worse.  These towels repel all moisture.  Go to Target and get the real thing or use a washable dish rag.\n-- Desert Essence face wash.  For a bachelor, this stuff is great.  It's a simple face wash that does what it says and doesn't leave you smelling like an orchard\n\nDrinks:\n-- Their juices are all amazing, especially their unpasteurized orange juice, but it's not cheap.\n-- Water is essential but I am a filterer at home so just buy their sparkling mineral water.  It's the best deal in town.\n-- Beer: They have the large bottles of Chimay, Arrogant Bastard Ale, and the usual suspects of trendy breweries such as Stone, Stella, Guinness, and some of the Japanese brands.  These are great, but my recommendation is for the Simpler Times lager.  It's only $2.99 for a 6-pack!  That's 50 cents a beer.  At first I was afraid, I was petrified...but seriously, I even served this beer to a female guest the other night and she was totally impressed.  Pour it in a pint glass and Simpler Times will stack up to the best brews.\n-- Wine: You have to be careful with TJ's wine.  Yes, they have some cheap wines, but you will have a serious time trying to swallow some of them.  Stick to the above $6 bottles at a minimum, and if you want to be safe, aim for the $11 plus bottles.  Also remember that southern hemisphere wines can be a bit younger because of the grow season.  For Chilean wines and Argentinian wines my price rubric can be cut in half because these countries have such low labor costs that even their cheap wines seem to be palatable somehow.  Also, those Bota boxes are convenient, but I think they taste about as good as two-buck chuck.  Someone told me they are inconsistent so I might give it another try. \n\nOther Hints:\n--  If you take your own bag they will give you a raffle ticket and every week they draw a name for a $25 dollar gift certificate (don't hold me to that price, but it sounds right).  I've been playing this bag game for years at this TJ's and my prior TJ's and have never won.  It makes you realize that if you can't win a simple raffle at the local TJ's you probably shouldn't waste your money on lottery tickets where the odds are really against you.\n\nFlowers and Plants:\n-- I've purchased all manner of TJ's flowers and plants over the years and find that they aren't very durable.  The flowers seem to die much quicker than the flowers you buy at the local florist and the plants are hit or miss.  If you have to buy flowers in a rush, go for it, but if you need them to stay perky for more than an day, you might go elsewhere.\n\nThat's my two cents.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 11, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "W4UEszFI3KHDHvlT6nnyig", "text": "Serious mochi craving that wasn't quenched at AJ's, so, off to TJ's!  They have an amazing produce section, with imported fruits you may not find at your regular grocery store.  Cheeses from everywhere!\nI like the white cheese puffs, TJ's brand, to snack on.  I also like that they have cookies from everywhere.  I had a butter cookie craving along with the mochi craving and found everything here.\nHummus?  Arik would be happy to know there are several flavors to choose from.\nIt smells like Nag Champa.  Hippies man the cash registers.  Paper bags!  My cat loves playing in them.\nMany organic products to choose from, too.\nI feel good when I shop here.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UoBfwbXaixelZBghbJ2cSg", "review_id": "Zb6LDlO3s9gjsNRR6dbhkA", "text": "As a vegetarian and sporadic health nut, I just love TJ's. They have a nice array of inexpensive fresh produce, including my beloved broccolini, for 40% of what Safeway charges. Huge selection of frozen veggie-friendly dinners, good for my on-the-go household. Greek yogurt, cheap. Nice beer selection with lots of cheapo wine. I try to buy all my supplements here too, as they seem to be a lot less expensive. Yes, I'm all about saving cash on groceries and whatnot.\n\nThe downside? It's not one-stop-shopping; a trip always requires supplementation with another trip to a \"regular\" grocery store. This particular TJ's is teeny-tiny-small, and always chock-full of obnoxious and/or oblivious people who wield carts like weapons. My favorite is the woman who thinks it's an awesome time to teach little Jimmy how to push his own wee cart and comparison shop, and lets the little bastard cruise all over the store willy-nilly. I'm all for giving your kid responsibility, but a) you still have to, you know, keep an eye on the kid and b) a super-crowded claustrophobic nightmare like this place after work is not, repeat, NOT the time to do so.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_JUAxvr5DSEcHTvvXnUsxg", "review_id": "HVzSEn8bjnzUsn44yARLLw", "text": "Trader Joe's is the ultimate place to buy delicious, healthful, and sometimes organic foods. If you are someone who doesn't like cooking but also doesn't like eating out all the time, you gotta go to TJs. The frozen pizzas are great, the hummus is delicious (excluding the spicy pepper) and they have awesome naan. Besides frozen foods, there are a lot of cold prepared meals that are easy to heat up.\n\nOn the down side, their produce is mostly pre-packed and can tend to be overpriced, although there are still some bargains.\n\nThe wine department is great for any time you are looking for a fun bottle under $10 to try. They are always changing selections and the staff is generally quite knowledgeable.\n\nI also love that I can randomly grab beautiful flowers on my way out the door...and the flowers are always something interesting and exciting.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZKo-HD5FdrINIHAcD9AnAA", "review_id": "1ILb_igy0Dh2cCeoXtADJQ", "text": "I go here pretty much once a week.  It is sort of a particular store- not very good for produce- most of it is packaged in way too much plastic and you have to buy in larger quantities.  However, they have 19cent bananas and i often buy bell peppers there.  I won't buy strawberries there as they are almost always have gone off or picked while green and never ripen properly.  \n\nThe things that I love about Trader Joe's:\n\nCheese!  They have the best prices on cheese that I have seen (except for Costco, of course)\n\nYogurt!  Ohmygod the organic vanilla yogurt is the best yogurt I have ever had.  I often eat it for dessert with some fruit- absolutely heavenly.\n\nRed Thai Curry sauce, dried fruits, salmon roulade, raspberry creme brulee, etc etc\n\nThey have so many unique products that are just wonderful, I would cry cry cry if I couldn't go to Trader Joes anymore.\n\nThey also have nice succulents in cute pots outside and their flowers are gorgeous and super cheap.  I always look forward to spring when they have daffodils- something like 10 for $2?  Can't beat that.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "dji-3ZSLA33ndPPYT0p7BA", "review_id": "b6r3HAgKv0ocbBzHaDkpOA", "text": "I really like this place, but ever since Fresh and Easy popped up behind me, it takes a lot to get me to drive the extra five minutes. Things are a pretty good price, and I love the samplers.. but F&E has great samplers too, and it's cheaper. The tortellini is an item I always grab, along with the pesto. Very very good and at a great price. I wish they had a sales section like my handy dandy F&E.. Ooo.. and I like their honey wheat pretzels..yum! And I think they are only a dollar fifty or so.. Oh, and I'm baffled at how they keep that kettle corn from going stale, but it is certainly delish!", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "GyFmGA5UQZ4pXdx1lUH86g", "review_id": "XSckJSfS14XN7Ngmc78QXw", "text": "i like this location - whenever i'm in the neighborhood i try to stop by. i like that it is in an older complex. i feel good about buying fresh, healthy stuffs for me, my husband and our dogs here. i like the prices a lot. i like that the people are nice and their eggs are the best tasting in all the land. i don't like that pomegranate seeds are hard to come by. i get sad when they're out of cheese curds. and i get frustrated when it is super busy. but otherwise, i really like this trader joe's.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EAJjMgKIjiaVb_2Q9ROeCQ", "review_id": "qcL68fVW9pit6SdYmyukmQ", "text": "I practically live here!! I`m in every week! I spend less money here and walk out with more items than the regular grocery store chains! Not to mention, better quality food and organic! You can`t beat their fresh flowers and assorted orchids and plants either! I love Trader Joes! Great selection of wine and beer, and I`m all about the wine! Also get plenty of meal ideas from their demos. I would be lost without my Trader Joes!!", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "rybcDJDayh3MziO30nDqbw", "text": "This is MY store. Not yours, or your neighbors, or her mom's, but MINE. \n\nI love shopping at Trader Joe's. They carry plenty of bagged meals for two people that you can just heat up and eat. They aren't full of awful chemicals like at the grocery store, either. The people who work here are very friendly, and I don't get stressed out shopping here like I do at Safeway or Fry's, plus most things are cheaper. They seem to constantly run out of the Thai Chicken Noodle Salad though... not sure why they don't order more. Every time they get it in, people buy 5 or 6 boxes of it.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4vECjx1eQSWCHfM3ZSbrNA", "review_id": "7vy8MLhEnqhzQcv1wfJhAg", "text": "Really cool place.  So many yummy things to find there!", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5_JuHOYNL3skhzxZzPESSQ", "review_id": "MAmhb-TkDULRLJA0u-zhHw", "text": "If you live close, you should shop here. Just a fun place. Staff is very friendly and they really seem to enjoy working at Trader Joe's. Great selection of food.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "CCHwJoIWLRhxqIcwRJW6ag", "review_id": "TdxuUJu46Tdj4XB0kpn0tA", "text": "-Good selection.\n\n-Convenient parking.\n\n-Friendly employees, helpful.\n\n-Unique food items.\n\n-Good prices, but it adds up if you're not careful.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "w4suxL1zlxsihVlugZZDAQ", "review_id": "i9_CB9g1-SrWYSTExsUG0g", "text": "Post sweat session at the LA Fitness next door, this Trader Joe's just starts calling my name, tempting me to stroll through the aisles and pick up some scrumptious yet healthy treats. I almost always give in, and I never regret my choice.\n\nSafeway may have those name brand products that TJ's just hasn't quite replicated yet, but I still enjoy going to TJ's more because of their variety and fresh spin on easy to prepare meals. It's a huge plus that they are so affordable, I never feel ripped off by their prices.\n\nTheir frozen seafood section is AWESOME! Frozen bags of sea creatures (huge scallops, shrimp, langosta tails) at half the price of Safeway? I'm soooo in! The seasoned frozen ahi tuna & salmon fillets are ridiculously flavorful, juicy and high quality. Their snack section is also so much fun to peruse through. There's always some new dip or chip to try out. And I love how they have a sample station & wine tastings too!\n\nMy Horse Dog adores their peanut butter dog treats. I highly recommend these for other doggie owners as they are decently nutritious and inexpensive. \n\nThe bottom line - their employee's are just so friendly and always cognizant of check-out line lengths & open up more registers instantly if lines get to long. Keep up the good work TJ's, you make grocery shopping fun (which is hard to do in my book).", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6ts41fCsDKHbFZaKOMNmVQ", "review_id": "x6NUIf-VQnGQioEx_mE6Kg", "text": "TJ's is just ok. I'm not entirely sure what people get so worked up about, its a grocery store. \n\nI went here last night with list in hand intent on doing my whole weeks worth of shopping here (I generally shop Target for non perishables and household items & Sprouts for all produce, meats things like that) The hubs and I are starting a 7 Day Detox diet and I needed to buy mass amounts of organic products, I knew TJ's would be the place for this so off I went. \n\nI was able to purchase most of what I needed, but will have to go to another store for the 5 lingering items on my list, so that's kind of annoying. \n\nThings that turned me off and kept me from giving 4 stars: \n\n-An employing addressed me as a SIR!!!!! I was wearing a freaken dress with tights and pearls for F's sake, not to mention I hardly look like a man. \n\n-I was standing in line when a cashier approached me and asked if I would like to go over to his line, sure I said....He then looked and acted highly annoyed as he rang up my very full cart. Like throwing my items across the counter. I started bagging my stuff up just to get out of there quicker and save him from having a melt down. \n\n-The parking lot is dark as hell. I had the closest spot to the store and could barely see to get my keys in the door! Its super scary and unsafe feeling.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qLCpuCWCyPb4G2vN-WZz-Q", "review_id": "d6lpPrZUlzQvZ8Icbi34DQ", "text": "Trader Joe's is the best. My favorite grocery store, and place to buy wine and organic food. Not a massive selection like Whole Foods, but more affordable pricing. I love that they always have sampling and end caps that feature all the new products. A HUGE parking lot, but gets SUPER busy every night and on weekend. Really friendly employees, the best out of the Trader Joe's I've been to. Overall great place, just don't mind everyone in their sweaty gym outfits from the yoga place or gym next door!", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AYGHNy8gPxl2Q-etTT3hZw", "review_id": "V6xQL1_d6AsCamwaClnS3g", "text": "Trader Joe's is a constant winner in a sea of shady grocery stores.\n\nThis Trader Joe's location is tucked away in the Town & Country shopping plaza located in Central Phoenix. The parking lot is pretty action packed, as the parking lot is used for people going to the next door gym.\n\nThe thing I love about Trader Joe's is the great selection and quality of the food. I'm not sure who is in charge of determining the price of the items there, but I would like to by him/her a beer from the Roosevelt.\n\nThe store is always very clean and bright, and the employees are really great, and treat customers well, and I have seen some really cool exchanges between regulars and employees- it's that kind of place. I've also noticed the same people shopping there, so there are definitely regulars here.\n\nThis store is basically perfect, and could only get better if they sold something to help me with my game, because this store is packed with beautiful women, so help me out Trader Joe's and work on that.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eVq6OT3R-nRnZDfmtX9aOQ", "review_id": "nR05KczvBkxrWeIJp6CMUw", "text": "TJ's is a nice grocery store... clean and convenient.  It's unfortunate that a Whole Foods is so inconveniently located and not all that local, but in the mean time I find everything I need between here and the Safeway on Camelback and 32nd Street.  \n\nI enjoy the fact that the produce is fresh, there's a good variety of organics, the prices are reasonable, and they have a decent cheese and wine selection.  The pre-cooked items are pretty tasty as well if you're looking for short cuts when you're too tired, lazy, or just not feeling as though you want to spend the time on cooking.  They seem to pride themselves on quality and informing you, as the consumer, on what you're paying for.\n\nThe employees have been, for the most part, friendly and helpful.  Check out system is effective and they do a drawing for those who bring their own bags in and raffle gift cards - never won, but hey... there's always a chance!", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "PNS9z4aFDbfhpIsHCfNvNg", "review_id": "e9zyesp_z7MUvD6sN18UdQ", "text": "Seriously, what's not to love about Trader Joes? I'm obsessed with so many of their store's products, the prices are CHEAP, the produce is fresh and I always end up with a gorgeous bouquet of flowers on my dining room table after a quick stop. The Trader Joe's pizza dough is wonderful, the wine is cheap and there's just enough stuff in the store to make anything you want but avoid getting overwhelmed. \n\nPlus, who doesn't love being recognized and rewarded for using a reusable grocery bag? I just know one day they'll pull my ticket from the fish bowl! ;)", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "YHO7-uJNejj6JApsb3dmRA", "text": "I have nothin' to barter...nothin' to trade with ya' Joe, 'cept for my hard earned cash.... \nWhile usually finding everything I need between Phoenix Public Market and Sprouts, I stop in at ol' Joe's on occasion. \n\nIt's always sooo crowded in here, filled with tons of LA Fitness goers, fresh from a workout. Grabbing a cart is usually a waste of time and an annoyance when trying to maneuver through the throngs of people milling about in each aisle, I opt for basket I can carry. \n\nThe quality of their food here is awesome. Fresh vegetables, lovely meats and cheeses. Their hummus comes in every flavor from plain/original to guacamole (Yes, guacamole hummus!) and their tzaziki  rocks, when I am not up to making my own. \nMy favorite reason to go to Trader Joe's (other than their luscious mini peanut butter cups) is to pick up premade appetizers for gatherings, mini quiche, onion tarts, cocktail wieners in puffed pastry, meatballs. \nHell...a few apps and a couple bottles of 2 Buck Chuck and I have a party!", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "XirKESfA4ct_0nLiOaHK-w", "text": "The mission statement of Trader Joe's at one time (at least unofficially) was to bring good things to the lifestyles of schoolteachers. That is, to the lives of the educated, discerning yet underpaid. \n\nAt TJ's you can get things like good table wines, Italian-made pasta, gourmet sauces, and interesting cheese at prices that allow the masses to see how the other half lives. And that's why I've loved the place.\n\nIt pains me sometimes to think that it's kinda been painted with a wide \"health food grocery\" brush. In another review I'll go into just WHY I don't want honorable, egalitarian spirit of TJ's corrupted by elitist sneer of effete health-nuts.\n\nSo yes, I am a fan. I've always gotten a fair deal at TJ's even back when I was struggling to make rent on my studio apartment. I felt they were in my corner, and I still do today. Even though I could easily be an elitist, effete health-nut.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PCKfZ6NEdpF5GnTLtcAYcA", "review_id": "9dXToE67vulg9DpzB2BsPQ", "text": "overpriced and grocery carts are in the parking lot if you need one. I prefer a Sprouts, Safeway, or Frys.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mMSWtsCiMkzGtd1aMhh5VQ", "review_id": "9ozCNknScSb3FY2e3zc0GA", "text": "I've been a fan of Trader Joe's for nearly 10 years, but I'm really starting to go off them. 5 out of the last 8 TJ's own brand items I've bought have either gone in the trash, or returned to the store.\nQuite simply, they make even the basics way to funky.  If you want to buy even basic bread you're out of luck, there's nothing basic and straightforward in taste, only in name. Here's my summary:\n\nTJs yoghurt - bad, it just tastes sour with no redeeming features.\nTJs Pizza's - while I wouldn't kick em out of bed if they farted, they certainly won't be invited back for dinner.  (but I do reckon that the 4 pack of frozen naan is awesome)\nTJs Sauces - Take away the label and put it to a blind tasted test - you won't be amazed.\nTJ's curry sauces - frozen ones are sometimes made in india and taste good, the jars of simmer sauces feel \"hollow\" on flavor. that's they only way I can describe it.\nTJ Cakes - frozen cakes don't seem nearly as good since I found a few local french bakeries.\nCereals - okay, a redeeming feature, nothing wrong here.\nCheese - limited selection, expensive, upper middle of the road.\nTJs Beer - some like the simpler times beer - personally I'll upgrade to malt liquor from Circle K given the choice.\nTJs Munchies (tortillas, etc) - yep, they're  tasty, the longboard style chips are really good for maximizing the nacho cheese load when dipping.\nTJs Wine - 2 buck chuck has been know to cause systemic yeast infection (why argue? you know I'm right...) Spend your cheap-ass money elsewhere or you'll end up spending more than you save on monistat and live yoghurt.  The rest of the wine selection is not a problem\nTJs coffee - some family members like it, but personally I'd rather  go to McDonalds. (That hardly makes me a coffee snob does it?) I just don't like the flavors, at all.\nTJ Frozen Vegetable and Frozen Fruit - perfect! The frozen mango and petit pois are the main reason I keep coming back.\nTJs Staff -  Those guys rock! They're helpful, knowledgeable and always give my 3 year old a ballon and a toddler sized shopping cart. What more could you ask for?\n\nOverall - specific items of TJ's own brands are a strong hit or a strong miss. You may like some, but you won't like all. It's not a reason to stay away if you get a few duds in your basket, especially since they take back items with no questions asked. If you have a bad experience then don't be a hater, just be more discriminating next time when you make your grocery list.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "z06IHGXI_ofBc2DkAbCgnA", "review_id": "GB_FARSbLM2UQjX1BvloBQ", "text": "Oh Trader Joe's, you make me feel like a better person than I actually am.  Thanks for the big organic selection.  Thanks for making those chopped salads and hummus flavors in the refrigerated section taste so damn good.  And for carrying delicious swiss dark chocolate with 30% whole hazelnuts.  And for carrying weird crap like Mochi and real cornichons and tangerine juice.  \nYou're the best.  :)", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "_-bKRHdFCOW9gHJpztip1Q", "text": "I've been to this location a few times now, and I guess it's time for me to write a review of this place.  Honestly, of all the grocery stores big and small here in the Valley, Trader Joes is probably my least favorite.  Over the years, I've tried to like them..trust me, I've TRIED. I just can't get into the Trader Joe's scene.\n\nIt's not one particular thing that turns me off about Trader Joe's, but maybe its a variety of small things that irk me. For starters, I find thier food selection odd.  Mostly prepackaged stuff, with no deli, meat counter,  and very little name brand stuff.  I know I know, I don't need to buy every single thing name brand, but there are some things name brand that I prefer over others.  Plus, when I buy lunch meat, I want to go to a Deli Counter and get it, which they do not have.  Just prepackaged meats n cheeses.\n\nI tend to buy mostly sandwiches here during lunch hour.  Their fair priced, and right there.  The first few times I went here, I was getting a Tuna Sandwich on whitebread.  I liked it, and started buying it on a regular basis.  Then, they stopped making it.  Why?  I dunno, but I haven't seen it in like 3 weeks.  Just when I start liking something, it vanishes.  Now all they have are tuna wraps, but they arent as good as the sandwiches.\n\nAs for grocery shopping on a weekly basis, I will probably never be a regular here.  The reason I frequent this Trader Joe's is because its A) close to my office, B) there's a decent sandwhich selection readily available, and C) thier staff is always friendly and helpful.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "i50BnBzVzmJp1d9g4l8_cA", "review_id": "cFB3CMXbaq88FcEzqXdDlw", "text": "I had heard about Trader Joe's back in Texas where it does not exist (yet). SO, having come out to Phoenix and finding it I was all too excited to check it out. I am very pleased with it. This particular location has that outpost/trader store look and feel. They are basically a mini version of Whole Foods or Sprouts minus all the fancy extras and a lower cost. I love the options. The sparkling mineral water for $.99. The Olive Oil for $4.99. The curry simmer sauce for $2.29. The ground turkey for $3. Organic foods at average prices. I am  not sure how they do it, but it seems to be working and I think it is wonderful. I cannot wait till this store hits Texas. I know it will be a hit. Hell it would almost be worth living in Phoenix just to have Trader Joe's and Total Wine. LOL", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-jgGsPzZ4W2TyGh7KOwl9Q", "review_id": "5yoFVgWYR5WotoAN7EuH_g", "text": "A Trader Joe's with a good parking lot, what a gold mine!  All the great things about Trader Joe's are to be found here.  The gym next door helps bring in some good looking customers.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xg4AdOGHFxJyWByFbG8stA", "review_id": "z9Zg41y0bnnrpoSGxM9jXQ", "text": "Love Trader Joe's! A strong chain with a local grocery store feel. Their variety of stocked goods caters to many dietary needs like gluten-free, low sodium, low-fat, low carb, lactose free, etc. I love to go there for fresh fruits and veggies as well. \n\nThis place attracts a wide range people from different lifestyles, backgrounds, ethnicities, creeds, and eccentricities. Just go with it, it's part of the experience and the $2 wine and $3-buck Chuck really help. :) \n\nYOU MUST TRY: \n1. Mochi! If you've never had it the time has come!! Mochi is overlooked by everyone who's never had exposure to Asian candy and dessert. Ask one of the employees about their Mochi Ice Cream! You'll be glad you did! \n2. Gluten-Free Granola. If you have a sensitivity to gluten, but have a hard time finding snack items that taste good, look no further. Even though I'm not celiac or gluten sensitive I find this treat hard to resist. \n3. Fat-Free Greek Yogurt. Obviously this won't be an option for my lactose-free and vegan friends, but with a little bit of Stevia you can have quite a healthy, weight-concious, and satisfying meal (It takes me half a container to fill me up [blush], you may need less). \n4. Dried Mango slices with Chili. For people not familiar with Central and South American treats, this is gonna sound weird...maybe even blasphemous, but you must sample at least once; I'm sure glad I did! (There are other dried fruits with chili on them too which I also recommend :) \n5. CHEESE! I love cheese, and there is a surprisingly diverse selection of good ones here. I almost have to avoid the area of the store completely or I'll come home with tons of it.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FoiV8ua8HAvfuaJAvcmvgA", "review_id": "mXvKCFMmZbgEAyQccfXcog", "text": "Love their Cream Top milk and I think Trader Joes is the only place in the Valley to get it.  Makes great cheeses at home !", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wNqwKWaRjClmcKsoJJRFow", "review_id": "4HL1A0qravagR8cIuMVCSQ", "text": "What's not to love about Trader Joe's? Everyone who works there is really pleasant and their produce and other items are great and reasonably priced. Their Salad mixes are awesome and are what I'm currently hooked on.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F21azNBoXB8c6zorMz0jaw", "review_id": "HyZn3pzlZpK7U-UvntJSTg", "text": "The staff are great and always very available and helpful.\n\nThey have good prices on cheese and my \"go to\" place for odd ingredients. They have good prices on flowers.\n\nSuggestion: Go to Trader's Joe's on a Wednesday between 10:00am and 2:00pm and you can take advantage of the fresh produce outside at the farmer's market, then go in and shop for your other products.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7aQvAhgpdXqkTQEp8b8Szw", "review_id": "TuRExsqwItF76bRt9d3_rA", "text": "Everyone loves Trader Joe's. And if you don't, there is something wrong with you. How a larger chain grocery store manages to keep a local vibe is beyond me. Good for you TJ. \n\nI was especially excited for my move to AZ knowing there's a Trader Joe's there. Utah doesn't carry them but from what I hear, that's about to change. Now, I am 5 minutes from TJ and I love it. The produce is always fresh and holy CHEAP! Asian Pears for 99 cents a piece?! I'll take a whole cartload please. I can't believe how amazing the produce quality is along with the amazing prices. Two Asian Pears at Whole Foods would have cost me my first born and my left foot. \n\nWhat I love more than anything about Trader Joe's is that they carry things you would never ever ever find at an ordinary grocery store. I HATE shopping at Fry's or anywhere comparable to Fry's because... \"Why?...\" I think to myself.  The quality of selection, produce, price point and lets mention their ALWAYS upbeat employees puts Trader Joe's at the top of my list. \n\nI heart you Trader Joe's and I'm glad you're right up  the street from me.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Nixr4NG30LEgj6s4rhH1mg", "review_id": "iHvYXaRM4795dk_w9cU65w", "text": "Sorry to say after years of shopping at TJ's I was disappointed in the latest two salads we purchased.  The lettuce was bad and since it was late at night and we were hungry we didn't save to take back but just picked out the bad lettuce.  The use by date was 11/2 so it was already bad when we bought it on 11/1 as we ate them right away.\nWill make sure I check dates next time.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TIGgVB9lAYSUN56AxQ268Q", "review_id": "MF1PI7M8iOZvwuijnLsJ6g", "text": "Bought an apple pie and it went moldy in two days. Brie was expensive and the worst tasting I've ever had.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4dnDsoHuxUtzhaumxbpR5w", "review_id": "acotBAJkR6tLAzEGfDIQRQ", "text": "We love, love, love Trader Joe's. And more so, this location. (Have you ever been to the PV location? Not so good.) Parking here is great and the employees are usually really friendly. We do 98% of our grocery shopping here (the other 2% split between the occasional Costco or Target item). Here's a breakdown of why we're here 2-3 times weekly:\n\nFresh flowers and basil plants - quality and price can't be beat.\n\nCheese selection - they have a ridiculously good amount of varying cheeses. The fresh mozzarella in water, goat cheese, parmigianno-regianno blend, whole milk ricotta, blueberry vanilla goat cheese (um, spread this on a graham cracker and tell me it isn't the best 'cheesecake' you've ever had), mexican shredded blend, gruyere and sharp cheddar, gloucester chive and cheddar....are just a few in our regular rotation. \n\nStaples - eggs, milk, cheese, bread, yogurt, peanut butter and jelly, tofu, frozen fruits and vegetables, hummus, pasta and grains, condiments, baking items, Clif bars, bacon, canned goods, pizza dough, crackers, instant oatmeal, frozen hash browns....to name more than a few. \n\nProduce - love their bagged salads (and kale!), and they have a good selection of organic produce that's not wildly expensive. Much of the produce is pricier than say, Sprouts. However, I'd rather just pick it up at TJ's and not spend my time and gas running to Sprouts to save the difference. The only qualm I have with their produce is nearly everything is packaged. If they got rid of their packaging they'd be going green and saving their consumers money. I also wouldn't have to deal with 2 out of my 5 apples being badly bruised due to the fact I couldn't individually select them.\n\nAlcohol - we don't really purchase any alcohol here but good ol' 2 (okay, 3) buck Chuck. And also, I like their $5 Blanc de Blanc champagne. We purchase all of our other alcohol at Total Wine down the street. \n\n....the only thing that's sometimes a bummer is more often than not, if you go later in the evening, they're out of a lot of items. Sometimes they're fully stocked, and sometimes they're out of half a dozen things on my list. It's pretty hit or miss at night, so we've just learned to go earlier in the day. \n\nI think part of the reason we are able to grocery shop here almost exclusively is we have just tailored our eating habits to what we can buy here. We rarely eat processed foods to bring home, and we do majority of our own cooking. It took us a while to get comfortable only shopping at TJ's (we used to do the Safeway, Sprouts, Costco AND Target runs), but now it's easier to make the one stop a couple of times a week rather than spend an entire day running around to stock up. Plus, my three year old loves the mini carts, samples (she knows they're in the back), and stickers she gets at the registers.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Br9mpMhkVunsp8Un5GpYWA", "review_id": "1xKJhpuW3CQbdO5L-V-HCQ", "text": "This location feels like the perfect spot for a TJs.  It just fits the area, we have been to the one at Arrowhead and it feels a little out of place up there.  But at Camelback and 20th its just the right fit.  I always like to buy one new thing when doing a large grocery shop and am always pleased!  \nHere are a few of our Favs: \nPeanut Butter Cream Cheese\nFresh Motz Cheese Balls \nChocolate Jo Jos\nGarlic Herb Pizza Dough\n\nThese are just to name a few.  Trader Joes knows how to do a unique, fun, healthy market.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f01B5tRtqf3k6ak1pPSAWw", "review_id": "vTUm5Uh2J-iW1YVepQAgNw", "text": "Who doesn't love trader joes?", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kffxYQVQsEpF1DVlQlcGCg", "review_id": "NiWq3v0kG8artmSwtHCZ8Q", "text": "You have to love Trader Joes, they have so much to choose from.                   However, you  do have to read the labels because, a lot of the food items are from China.     I am not digging that. I think they have gotten a little bit better than they used to be with that.    A lot of their fish at one time was from China. You get to fill out a coupon for your chance in a raffel for each bag you bring in when shopping. Which is  always a  good incentive.  Food is fresh and good. Everything is a good price ,including the  Vino.  Sometimes  they even have fabulous samples!", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oXBahXJCXUEATm5IVexw8A", "review_id": "7c7A1XQfBjX862Bzuti4Uw", "text": "I really dig this place.  They have a lot to offer for such a small wittle store.  I am definitely in love with the low prices on flowers and plants, as I like to give my lady love pretty things from time to time.  The food is quite swell, with their vast selection of fresh and frozen goods, produce, meats, cheeses, wine (they have local wines!!), personal hygiene items, snacks, desserts, and so on.  The staff is always always ALWAYS very friendly and helpful, and just have a general sense of rad...like they enjoy their job.  I feel this review is short, but ain't it sweet?  Keep up the greatness guys!", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fy64dq8l5iHNZ3cpYShjng", "review_id": "puLT3-e0gcdW4sCLApNknQ", "text": "Best place in Phoenix for fresh basil, parmigiano reggiano, extra virgin olive oil, frozen blueberries, frozen raspberries, and other delectable treats without the \"whole paycheck\" price.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M9cZwNoSKQDUVwO0R8UwIA", "review_id": "jJOT90PjhVUkW1fC3VSCfw", "text": "Been a Trader Joes fan since the 80s!   This location is fan flipping tastic.\nMainly because everyone who works here are super cool ...and will bend over backwards to answer your questions... or walk you to where your object of desire happens to be.   LOVE shopping here!", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 45, "cool": 43}, "user_id": "k8_yraxwHMVNb0AlOGXOMQ", "review_id": "OOc7qAEAlyRGdiB3va5UiQ", "text": "Just moved into the area and went to this location. It was so busy but staff was very helpful as I'm not used to this store and couldn't find the things I usually get. One time I went to another store and there was a demo of waffles with pomegranate seeds and yoghurt on it.  At this store there was a  sample with Belgian waffles, strawberries, and whipped cream...delicious!  So I bought the waffles and they were so cheap! I also love their Mediterranean feast meal. They have so many different items and prices are very reasonable. I find that I go to Trader Joe's a lot because of the variety of products and the atmosphere. I highly recommend Trader Joe's.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h3TnHCqFga0VgPO390PjKA", "review_id": "N-jpDIL6Pm0inHwTQZN_kw", "text": "I love TJ's. It's pretty much my go-to grocery stop. I end up picking up a few things elsewhere but I'm attached to some Trader Joe's standbys that I just can't do without, and they're a great place to grab a sandwich or salad or whatever if you're running errands on your lunch break. I confess: I have eaten an entire party sushi plate from Trader Joe's in one sitting. No shame. Their chocolate spread is better than Nutella, imo, and I love their various nut butters. The wines are well priced and there's a good selection range depending on what you're purchasing for. I honestly think their cheese section has the best prices in town. I always have a current Trader Joe's addiction, right now it's the Wasabi Seaweed snacks. Spicy, light, perfect! Although now I'm thinking about their whoopie pies and coffee cake... and fruit floes... clearly, I need to make Trader Joe's run this weekend.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7C-jyTrOX-iJ-MrSJuh-8A", "review_id": "52W0TMe7PutMUTTomS6laA", "text": "I love getting my Pirate Booty from here (the puffs people) and the ready made pizzas, pretty much everything that they have ready made is really good. The store can get pretty crowded, especially during the dinner hour rush. \n\nEmployees are friendly and I recommend you take advantage of the samples throughout the store. Come hungry!", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kk05snSafuIFK0lsxoMNzA", "review_id": "MIX-jkdfjIrSp-sjCDAHDQ", "text": "Love this place. Always great, interesting and new healthy things to try.  Impeccably clean and staff is always friendly.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5iVA1e-VmIDhFKW_afXCVA", "review_id": "WLY0CUNj31_drvwCbVWHWA", "text": "I was not feeling very well when I was at this TJ's. However, the staff was exceptionally friendly and helped me find everything I needed!\nThe prices are average for TJ's, but it is all quality ingredients.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UwFyrEm3B7WnH67Tq-Tx6g", "review_id": "WoC6Md0Y39M6TaO5XtfW6w", "text": "I love this Trader Joe's. The location could not be any better given that it is located right next to LA Fitness where I end up after a hard workout.\nThe staff is exceptional friendly (Kat, Jade ,Andrea, Kamal,Betty ,Joey Lance............ 5 Stars to all of you!!)\nBest selection of cheeses and wines and the TV dinners are also awesome.\nBetty keep up the good work serving those dishes and Kat thanks for the wine.\nI 'll be back for more.\nColton Bauer", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "J3I2NClEbD1Xr8lOdjxlqQ", "review_id": "XPeqbndUKdRu3bll9wLlhA", "text": "Love Trader Joe's.  It's a mini-grocery store that has lots of organic and minimally processed foods.  Great wine selection and cookies and candies that I can never resist.  I have to leave my diet at the door.\n\nThe only downside to TJ's is the crowds vs the size of the store.  They should really try to expand some more, as this particular store seems to have a greater percentage of the clueless.  You know the ones, neighbors that haven't seen each other for six months, suddenly decide the grocery aisle is the place to stop and chat- to hell with anybody that is there to shop, and if you happen to want something they are standing in front of, well you better just back off and loop around in another ten minutes. Not really TJ's fault t it's a great store!", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P_epJBsia-sD5VT9I_PkVA", "review_id": "kVfG5S57peoy4GClDML6bA", "text": "Only real food left in this country is trader joe unless you run your own farm", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "Vndu4vWWowSF90q3rW97hw", "text": "I've always been a big fan of TJ's and I really enjoy this particular location. They do tastings of wines and treats quite frequently and they always have fresh coffee out. \n\nI look forward to getting the \"Fearless Flyer\" in the mail so I can see what new goods they are carrying each week. They have some great seasonings and spices that you can't find in any other stores. I also love the fact that the servings sizes are always small, so it works perfectly for single gals or couples. \n\nTheir produce section can be lacking variety, but whatever they carry is always fresh and in season. They also carry gorgeous flower arrangements cheaper than most other stores in the valley. I can't do all my shopping here due to the lack of toiletries and cleaning products, but if I am looking strictly for week night meals this is the perfect place.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HnlVxMJUFt0senwi9mYzuA", "review_id": "0gK_mYAxeVzUE0kQiokx2A", "text": "This is my favorite TJ. I love this TJ, bcs it is larger, has a better selection,  and looks cleaner. Love the hummus and wine collection they have here .", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "J3ihZoXdMhzLzIV0yhdgGQ", "review_id": "yLGGLqkJ95lTjj4dG6oy8Q", "text": "I know, I know...  Fans of Trader Joe's can be a bit extreme.  I get it.  But this 5 star rating is based purely on this store's amazing customer service.  I felt like a \"regular\" on my second visit.  By this time, many of the store's assocates know me and my wife.  They always trust their opinions and they make going to the grocery store a good experience.\n\nPlus, the food, wine, beer, and produce is incredable.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Mmew2rqnwj8FW3qD9wsaQQ", "review_id": "Y3uj67XpyO56AFNQKfcJWw", "text": "Dear Trader Joes in my 'hood,\n\nI love you. Love is a strong word but I love you. No one will ever beat you in the grocery department. EVER. Shortest review I have ever written, because love simply says it all. \n\nLove,\nMe :)", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "yzG7qvuLG73CvzxDMDizvQ", "review_id": "K64XwglUiSrOjb23PESLKg", "text": "Trader Joe's is Trader Joe's and it is fabulous whether I am in California, NM, or AZ.  Same same and all good.  I made a wonderful flatbread with trader joe whole wheat lavosh,  olive oil, red onion (carmelized), goat cheese, sliced fresh black figs, all toasted in the oven, then sprinkled w fresh arugula and balsamic-pomegranate glac\u00e9.  Omg so good. And then gazpacho.  And wine. Duh.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "ysBQMZiuZ7VSu_YAh-lE0Q", "review_id": "k3RV3qNgewDJUpxQ6PSzEw", "text": "If you have not been to Trader Joes then you are missing out.  The reason why I say that is because everything at their store is awesome.  \n\nFirst the employees are amazing.  They are always asking you if you need help or just saying hi and welcome to Trader Joes.  Second the store is not that big and you can be in & out of the store in 15 minutes.  Last but not least the prices on everything in the store are excellent.    \n\nSo, if you are looking for a grocery store.  You should totally go to Trader Joes.    My favorites that I get at Trader Joes is the sugar free chocolate, hummus and the instant coffee.  \n\nHappy Yelping.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GPI930zIvXhi5I0gvkAa7Q", "review_id": "qp0ccJQ4X7wigic_JpsIKA", "text": "Like another Yelper said, \"a Trader Joe's is a Trader Joe's\", however this location is a little on the dark side and laid out kinda funky. Instead of walking into the produce department right when you walk in the door, BAM! You walk into a display of some sort or someone handling out samples. Produce is just a quick turn to the right.\n\nI wasn't looking for really anything in particular, just a cold drink and a snack. Cold drinks? Where are the freaking cold drinks? I asked one of the employees (crew members?) and he told me they had water in produce. Meh...not really what I wanted but I got a water anyway. Grabbed some pita chips and the olive hummus and I was good to go. (The hummus was awesome, btw.)\n\nI came in on a weekday, mid-morning, so check out was pretty quick. There were a lot of people working, not a lot of people shopping.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "m7vtKWpZ9wdEQ95wJxrMrg", "review_id": "Fgig6XxO4aqcdF8sALs39w", "text": "Even before I moved to this CenPho neighborhood I've been an enthusiastic customer of this store - most of the times that I happened to be in the area I'd come in and shop. The foods, wines, and household goods are high-quality and very reasonably priced. They have a good variety of specialty items, including gluten-free foods. I especially like their well-prepared cold foods such as salads and wraps. The whole store has a brightness and comfortable feel about it that I like, and this is because the spaciousness of the store and the visual appeal of the merchandise, as well as the very friendly and helpful staff working there.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-2PFmYGWB6rQhZtRh6PlPA", "review_id": "0eKL2wpAUHEKEL0r6oJHLQ", "text": "Clean, had some pretty good prices and a lot of the goods. And like the variety of not norm grocery items, plus the friendly staff was helpful.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aThkIdpPnim8OLES1WVvgA", "review_id": "q7MQh0_6v5q7XVIfPscB6A", "text": "What's not to love at Trader's! 5 Stars all around! It is always friendly and clean at this location.  Trader's has a great selection in produce, meat, dairy, nuts and don't forget about the snacks. Everything is priced just right and no other store can ever beat that.  My weekly spot to food shop :)", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MLaaZKZiNkLqeBOH5y98GA", "review_id": "_0zDIiWlVbqEM5PG0lgxmQ", "text": "Everyone I have encountered working here is friendly and helpful.  They were very busy this evening but made sure all registers were open and everything was well stocked.  Great soup sample, which we ended up buying.  Holiday Joe Joes have arrived!!!!", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v2J3MAvT1V2MHvaUvGkamw", "review_id": "TXHXqosZUmMoV6Va0HKicw", "text": "Probably my favorite grocery store. I used to be a Safeway shopper but see no reason to ever return there after discovering TJ's. Also, my food choices have recently become better and TJ's tends to cater to the health oriented crowd with their wide array of vegetarian and organic offerings. \n\nThe staff at this store is friendly and there is a good positive energy as soon as you walk through the doors. This store is often crowded but the line tends to move fast.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "WxeD74JGiwjljzHndYSvmw", "review_id": "L01smL89UnqDU6yNvm90WA", "text": "I don't live close to a Trader Joe's, so any time I get near one I have to go in and look around.  They also have a few items I can't find anywhere else, such as their garlic olive oil that is very reasonably priced, and their Simply Almonds, Cashews, and Mango Trek Mix.  Love that stuff.  South Chandler/Ocotillo/Fulton Ranch really needs a TJ's.  This one was similar to all the others, but the aisles seemed to be a little bit wider, which was nice.  Always fun to shop at Trader Joe's.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "acUzDWTjd44O2ySbI8jYqA", "review_id": "v6ayy40jP6qejexPgVEpkg", "text": "Love TJ's as we have been loyal customers since 1988 in SoCal. Their private label items are unique and well thought out.\nHummus always a fav, yet they have a new line of Smooth and Creamy ClassicHummus. This was so unlike their normal offerings.  Has a very weird taste profile not akin to anything hummus like.\n\nHoping someone in their product development group takes a closer look at this item.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "H7NH96DxC4cUuBBCeMLa7g", "review_id": "Hgpk7r_Y3-AfZSAt7OWyVg", "text": "They just have the nicest staff of any grocery store I've ever been to. Always kind, and helpful, and smiling. It's pretty darn pleasant. \n\nI've memorized the entire store of course. They do bring seasonal items, which are a delight to the seasoned trader joe people like myself. \n\nFor you veggie people out there : Great prices on non-dairy milks, also offer delicious vanilla soy ice-cream, gluten free chocolate cupcakes, gf tortillas & bread, earth balance, a super spinach salad (in cold case), and GF minestrone soup (seasonal but there now and soooo good!).\n\n\nEnjoy.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5jODkdonMV0HbIIPik1RuA", "review_id": "V36qMaj_HhRUlE1-nfcpQQ", "text": "Very nice staff! It's always packed in here & I'm not surprised! Quality food! Lots of options! I absolutely love the vegan options as well as the GMO-free foods (all Trader Joe's brand is GMO-free). I have to say the prices are greats as well! Love TJ's!!", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "MHQQadI61XUbPWuQ95P4GQ", "review_id": "0Zk4kKP2VtZhPtL6M2HkNg", "text": "Who doesn't love Trader Joe's?!?! The parking lot here is a nightmare, as it is directly next to a gym and a short distance from Whole Foods. But after playing chicken with that oncoming minivan and securing your spot, prepare for a good time -- not just grabbing your groceries.\n\nThey often have wine and/or beer tastings going on in the evenings. After all, nothing makes you spend more money than getting that \"I have all the money in the world!\" feeling you get from booze.\n\nFor single folks, you'll surely find yourself someone to mingle with down that organic produce aisle. Grab some apples and a date all in one spot! \n\nTrader Joe's isn't only cheap, they actually have quality products. My splurge is always that chocolate peanut butter and jelly candy bar you'll find at every register. Gets me every time.\n\nSee you there!", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "yuPBS3fak77lgwO_9SXVYQ", "review_id": "O0Yd6KnnODoqC_kdgSCrfQ", "text": "This TJs location seems bigger/better than others. The layout of the store is wider and seems as though it has more inventory.\n\nI did try a new Grab-n-Go salad the other day and am hooked! Try the Spicy Lemon Chicken w/Morrocan couscous. Believe there was some quinoa in there also for more substance and protein. :)\n\nFriendly associates and unique/healthy food are always comforting to me. I still don't know why they ring that bell. Anyone? Is it a congratulatory jingle for bringing in your own bags bc your eco-friendly? Is it because you were the 100th customer and get some sort of prize? Maybe next time, I should ask.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KIKmorsGu-a86NwcoTTiTQ", "review_id": "RCWFyeOWEPoRWEdNUIcSTA", "text": "Always nice visiting a trader joes no matter what state or city you find yourself, nice workers ready to answer questions.\n\nStores are always clean and spacious.\n\nPicked up a Arizona grocery bag for $1, value!\n\nGot a few snacks and crackers for my ride home.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hY1QIp4uT-C9QbPJJXza_w", "review_id": "_Fvk3_7LEr_esGVRaIev3A", "text": "Been a fan of TJ's since my first visit back in ABQ. This place is more than just a grocery store, you can find great deals on fresh flowers, laundry detergent and stuff for your four legged friends! \n\nI usually stock up on regional beer and coffee and the wife likes getting her spices, chips and cookies as well. \n\nThis location was quaint and very clean! Smaller than the one back in ABQ but everything we wanted or needed was here as well.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "K_gNqlirV0kppqCGnfGiOQ", "review_id": "5AYDa5i8qHwP7tNgeh-FPg", "text": "Since the positives outweigh the negatives by a considerable amount, I'll get it out of the way and say that if Trader Joe's had a more extensive meat department it would be a one-stop-shop for me. \n\nThe store brand quality never disappoints, the staff is knowledgeable and friendly, and prices are very affordable. That you're greeted by their beautiful selection of flowers, herbs, and other types of foliage and later welcomed to try one of their delicious concoctions cooking in the back is just icing on this mindful preparation of grocery and household offerings. \n\nThe store is always clean and while it's usually crowded at the times I visit, I'm rarely bothered. A friendly place like Trader Joe's seems to attract friendly patrons. If my bright blue insulated tote happens to bump into your bright blue insulated tote while I'm deliberating over the vast cheese or nuts selections, we'll probably exchange smiles instead of middle fingers.\n\nThe folks who work here are approachable and extremely helpful. While I don't regularly drink wine, I find it a nice touch that a personable sommelier is available in the event I need a crash course on pairing and someone can recommend a high fiber cereal.\n\nSome of my favorite products:\n\n-Salsa Authentica\n-Cowboy Cavier\n-Vegan trail mix cookies\n-All-in-one facial cleanser\n-Cruciferous crunch\n-Coconut cashews\n-TJ's brand almond milk\n-Spinach and fontina chicken sausage\n-Spicy peanut vinaigrette\n-Roasted red pepper soup", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "svP9WkoIMN3Wta7W9ZhawA", "review_id": "NsbWxkFoMp7W_mwpOQUW3w", "text": "I come here for the olive oil but I always find a few more necessities...like The best Vitamin C powder, cheap bananas and dark chocolate covered almonds with sea salt!  Those are SO yummy!!!  \n\nThe staff is always very helpful!", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hmJc44gUU1PNX0xZ0F6Ggg", "review_id": "ejCJIPRMkIP4ANROhE8Law", "text": "I am a person in the customer service industry, so I always have very high hopes for stores and other business and am usually left felt something was lacking.\nNOT in this case!!! I was in quite a rush, boss was sick, and I went to go get them something to feel better. (because who likes a cranky boss? lol)  I was kind of lost when I walked into the store.  I saw this young woman rushing through, believe her name was \"Amber\" pretty sure she was a assistant manager, (not positive) and just asked her a simple question.  Not only did she answer it she walked me to the location, asked what else we should get, walked me there, and gave me some other GREAT ideas!!! THEN she even asked me, \"You look like your in a hurry, can I help you ring out to make this even quicker for you.\"  I was stunned, pretty sure my mouth dropped open a little. I have never EVER been asked at a grocery store if they can speedy check me out.  She was quick and efficient.  This very attractive young lady deserves all the credit in the world!!!  I am eternally great full to her, mostly because the boss was very happy, lol.  I will recommend this location to everyone I encounter. \nOUTSTANDING SERVICE!!! Ms whoever you are, thank you again!", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_JQLTr-P5D9p4CWKLhiXUw", "review_id": "2Bh_Ec2_CMSxIvOEyjWXGw", "text": "Great place for groceries. It is affordable which is a major plus (like their .19 cent bananas) and always convenient. I definitely recommend stopping in for a quick lunch. Pick up a salad or a ready made wrap and lunch is as good as done. Plus they have silverware and napkins right by the exit so you are all set!", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ThlEVnHMImzss2RhqMX6XA", "review_id": "HdXPoSV9HbO24jpHe2JvnQ", "text": "Love this store...can't get enough of it. \n\nI have been going to Trader Joe's for years. This store always makes me happy. From great recepies idea to great selections of groceries. \n\nStaff is really friendly as well. \n\nThumbs up Trader Joe on Camelback Rd!", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DfbR4_q8UikK39j6_fTdeA", "review_id": "Gpi6SWieLcZUnKzik934_g", "text": "Clean, great selection, and super friendly service. Just the kind of things you would expect at a Trader Joe's.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mqbtjXP2RV6Y1qN2PKxSag", "review_id": "RF6CXdB1WYOEiYbovibiNw", "text": "If you have been to Trader Joe's before, you know the experience should be consistent EVERY SINGLE TIME you go. This particular TJ's was organized, the staff was friendly, their products were in line with the expectations that I would have for any TJ's. Their produce was fresh and I COULDN'T leave without getting some Cookie Butter - OH SNAP! \n\nTrader Joe's is definitely a cool place with a variety of options and when there is one close, I would definitely choose it over the \"mega supermarket\" chains. \n\nOh yeah, and they are always willing to open something so you can try it out before you buy it... how cool is that!", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9v3ErBYE7gn-uE5ZPH0BiQ", "review_id": "NE2m5r1CtoHX4gLXy2aTrg", "text": "I usually love everything from TJs, but recently the pasta tastes horrible. Purchased the frozen Pasta Arrabiata, and then this weekend purchased just the raw Penne. Is there a new maker of these products?", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "wy8Yd_vCWDjiz9rMo4HfqA", "review_id": "2SxK04wxDsL1N-9NKPZ49Q", "text": "Can we just sit down for a minute and talk about Cookie Butter?  Are you seated?  Ok.  If you have yet to try this delicious invention, please direct yourselves to the nearest Trader Joes and buy yourself a bottle.  It will not break the bank, for less than $10 you can get a bottle of this delicious concoction (like a spreadable gingerbread / cinnamon butter), a box of graham crackers and some apples.  \n\nDon't do this type of thing all the time, 'cause diabetes, but next time you have a party and need a suggestion for what to bring, this is for sure a party pleaser.  On top of this, TJ always has great stuff to eat and drink.  A decent selection of beer (although every time I go I wish it was a tad more diverse) and wine, and fresh produce (most of it with organic options).\n\nThe staff is almost annoyingly friendly (not quite to Oregano's standards, but you get the picture)... and their stores are always clean and tidy.  Even if all you do is walk in and buy a bottle of Cookie Butter (stay away from the cocoa swirl, it's too much cocoa and not enough cookie butter) you won't regret it.", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IiQtf3ByyLRAOgZ8DAfusA", "review_id": "oemYALVlbxvTxzqLldLr8Q", "text": "The best trader joes I've ever been to! Everyone is so helpful and friendly! Plus I've had to instances come up where I either forgot my wallet or had car issues, not only did they let me hold my cart of food in the back BUT they also let me use their phones and helped me as I waited for AAA-- fantastic people! \n\nOn the foodie side, they're always willing to discuss what you are looking for and make recommendations.  \n\nPLUS the flowers are always BEAUTIFUL!", "business_id": "Sy-hmzSH1OmWpHmAfZtxRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "G-9SvRW01vtkmQvJA7l5ww", "review_id": "L27ircegl3mctnfAvn9NXQ", "text": "This place is Awesome!!!! I went in looking for a hinge, and came out with the hinge. a small pink LED flashlight for my daughter, and the Bronski Beat in my head. Where else will you hear Small Town Boy in a hardware store!!! They staff was fantastic, and so were my fellow shoppers.\n I am never going anywhere else.", "business_id": "ZDlA4SPGz-fs_mjE6wVWnQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ofxlhi_HKp7myFDpwg9aIA", "review_id": "CZvlCsWOs5Sy-iIZY93xYQ", "text": "Ace is the place!!! Really it is, this location is very well managed, it is always clean and the staff is very helpful, this is probably one of the few stores I have been to in Phoenix believe it or not that has that home town \"Cheers\" type of atmosphere...I mean it's a hardware store come on!!!!\nBut seriously being a guy, I could die in this store I mean it's a hardware store, I can build STUFF and give things MORE POWER...arh arh arh in my best TIM \"the toolman\" Allen impersination!!! Which is cool!!!! \n\nAnyway, I have been to this location several times, and I am always happy with the staff, the service, and they always have everything I need, I mean everything, I have never had to go to any place else when I needed a household item. \n\nAnyway I can't really tell you to much more about a hardware store, but this one is probably the best one I have been to in the valley. If you need something for your home or apartment this is the place to go.", "business_id": "ZDlA4SPGz-fs_mjE6wVWnQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7GAjxEA-OscXgPt7YFgkBw", "review_id": "lCqNdgc7qrR_URPNpgm-Yg", "text": "I'm just glad to be supporting the little guy instead of the Big Orange F'ers or the Big Blue Bastards. Ace is a complete hardware store. I can always get what I need. I get in and out quick, the workers are accessible and friendly and helpful - did you hear that Home Despot?? HELPFUL!! and I can get an ice cream at 7:30 in the morning. I go to ACE for all kinds of things -children's safety stuff, lawn care, tools, hardware, ad infinitum.  never have to wait long in line. The music is usually pretty good stuff. Parking is not so good -the parking lot is circa 1975, but it's local and convenient in so many ways. support your local ACE.", "business_id": "ZDlA4SPGz-fs_mjE6wVWnQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "QKW7sYPWPSsIcWqSiDzChQ", "review_id": "bekeJKX2ATgUYCwMeLpJJQ", "text": "folks, their slogan, doesn't lie\ni met, the helpful, hardware guy\nat Ace. this morning, name was joe\nand, as far, as hardware goes\njoe's an ace, 'bout bolts and nuts\nsprinkler heads, lopers to cut\novergrown, oleanders\ncustomer service, old school standards\ntrellis, to train, my bouganvilla\njoe, the ace, trumps bob vila\nu know, the tv handy man\nthat bearded, beard, for a brand\nknows each item, in that store\non his ACT's, scored 34\nwell that's not true, i didn't ask\nbut the ACE test, he surely passed\nlike all the others, on their floor\nmakes me wish, that there were more\nstores run like this, may cost a few\nshekles more, but wouldn't you\nrather deal with helpful joe\nthan what they have, at Home Depot?", "business_id": "ZDlA4SPGz-fs_mjE6wVWnQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "jopndPrv-H5KW2CfScnw9A", "review_id": "vzxmfRUFFidq5bKQTR9M7w", "text": "I needed to get an extra key made but I was in a rush and didn't want to go walk through a big store like Walmart to get one made. Some lady at the gas station told me I should go to Ace Hardware. They had tons of different designs to choose from and i settled on a key with rhinestones on it. I was tempted to get another one made for my roommate but I was in a rush. I was in and out in 5 minutes!", "business_id": "ZDlA4SPGz-fs_mjE6wVWnQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "A-qG1J27G7trNpcWLv2urw", "text": "Every time I go into this particular store, I wonder why do I ever go any place else. There are other stores closer to my house but it is worth it to make the drive. The attitude of the staff is terrific.  Rarely do I find they don't have what I want in stock.  It reminds me of the hardware stores I used to go to as a kid.  They always had a little of everything and someone to help you find it.  If not, usually some one could make a suggestion as to what else might be used or where to find it. The \"good old days\" never went away with this store. How many stores can you walk into and say you need red  laquer color paint-the ornate chinese type and they will walk you to it!  From the front to the back, this store is the best!", "business_id": "ZDlA4SPGz-fs_mjE6wVWnQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ziXqSKECE6qefdomOKvIdA", "review_id": "sENAs2xgz88hZg29ESaw0Q", "text": "This particular Ace is the bomb.  Anytime I go in here the staff answers my questions and gets me out the door with exactly what I need.  On my last visit I had to buy a cart to haul a bass amp (heavy stuff) and the guy who helped me is also a musician so we had fun talking about music, roadies and live shows.  I just love that everyone here treats you like they know you, a great neighborhood vibe that Phoenix is often lacking.  Bonus = he carried out my purchases and loaded the trunk for me.  Ace is the place!", "business_id": "ZDlA4SPGz-fs_mjE6wVWnQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_JUAxvr5DSEcHTvvXnUsxg", "review_id": "2q8euFTV9SXMP46ml9OKTA", "text": "This Ace is probably the best hardware store in Phoenix.\n\nIt is always clean and well-stocked, and the people who work here are very friendly and helpful. I find that I can get 99% of what I need here, so I don't have to go to the big box out-of-town places.\n\nWhether I need shelf brackets, cords and cables, keys, or tools, I can count on the folks at my neighborhood hardware store to get me what I need.\n\nDid I mention that they carry old-school sodas like Bubble-Up and they have Mexican Coke? Score!", "business_id": "ZDlA4SPGz-fs_mjE6wVWnQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DcQERx2GW3CB6cfP_4xblw", "review_id": "iPSzSZou9MfsoVJ83CfL4A", "text": "This store rocks!  They invited me to park my bike inside, and then helped me find some parts I need to modify it.  It took a lot of going and coming to to get it right, but they did it patiently and went far beyond anything I would have asked. It was truly amazing service for what would ultimately be a  $20 sale.  I wanted to tip the associate, but found out after it was all over that he was the owner.", "business_id": "ZDlA4SPGz-fs_mjE6wVWnQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9SZBVZ-mxebOVa1BlWFtWw", "review_id": "YULKnKkPtPQLxLvFvrrh9Q", "text": "This is the other Ace Hardware store I shop at. As I stated in another Ace store review, I was in the middle of rearranging/decorating our guest bedroom for J's nephew's visit tomorrow (Thursday). I needed to get things in order, or else he's be sleeping on either the floor or the couch. \n\nThis past Sunday, I started the task of getting the room in order. We have the digital phone modem and a 27in TV (The TV, which had gone unused and unplugged for over a year) in that room. I proceed to move the dresser to another wall and quickly realized that I'd need a Coaxial Cable Splitter. \n\nI called up Howard's Ace to see if they had the parts I needed. No point in making the trip if only to find out they're sold out! They inform me they have what I need, so I head out. \n\nI get there and remember I also need a few other things (electrical tape, a curtain rod, and grounded plug adapter). I arrive and the greeter asks if I need help. I tell him what I need and he escorts me around the store. I'm in and out within 10 minutes with all my items. \n\nI usually shop at this Ace on the weekends, if I an not near the other Ace in Scottsdale. From my Toro weed eater, a drain catch, to my prior Ace purchase - a professional drain snake (Thanks to my hair, I clog the bathtub drain quite a bit. And I'm not about to pay a plumber for a job I can do myself. And I'm not about to shave my head anytime soon), this Ace IS the place!! :)", "business_id": "ZDlA4SPGz-fs_mjE6wVWnQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rg5pRVVh-mtBjNqKB1N2Tg", "review_id": "rrkgXAtbaeNHUZqid9omQg", "text": "If you need an obscure part for plumbing or electrical work this is the place to go in East Phoenix. The employees are very helpful and friendly and the selection is great.", "business_id": "ZDlA4SPGz-fs_mjE6wVWnQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OJ4FQEvd2h8QXCMHwCostg", "review_id": "vd1gTArslHER12kOYiXaFg", "text": "this is a great hardware store!  Very clean, well stocked and organized.  The employees are very helpful and always available.  Prices are reasonable.\n\nThere is nothing I hate more than going to a store for something specific and finding that they have everything but the item I need (**cough** Home Depot ** cough **).  This Ace never does that to me!\n\nIt is also right next to a Checker (O'Rielly) Auto Parts, so if you need something for your car you can get that too.  As a matter of fact, there is also a Food City there!  So if you need new windsheild wipers, some peppers, and socket set, you will be all set by going to this Ace Hardware!\n\nBertha's Cafe is across the street, so go there too!", "business_id": "ZDlA4SPGz-fs_mjE6wVWnQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GOwr-GpWKBzf7vhcc2cH9g", "review_id": "AednPEQi-nOZH6FckBiLRg", "text": "These guys are knowledgeable and don't wast time in helping you. I was always running to Home Depot, but this ACE is close to my crib and I realized that a few more pennies gets me in and out right away and quality hardware. I also like that the local hardware store is alive and well. \n\nI walked in with a diagram drawn by my friend (That looked like it was drawn by a 5 year old) of what I needed and the guy walked me into the plumbing aisle and set me up in 5 minutes. \n\nI would have been standing in Home Depot for another 20 min to get someone to tell me that they needed to get me someone in plumbing! LOL! I will not go anywhere else!", "business_id": "ZDlA4SPGz-fs_mjE6wVWnQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qzPuRA7YdZGPQJmgkN6hMw", "review_id": "-iB8Jv5zawQ31w8oRwn-yw", "text": "I live sandwiched between Ace and Home Depot.  This review is a long time in the making, but well worth the wait.  A while back I was a Home Depot shopper, on my last visit into \"do it your self hell\"  I was treated so badly by their rude staff I have never been back!  \n\nGoing into Ace has been a polar opposite. The staff here are awesome!  They answer my questions no matter how crazy they might be and are very helpful in the process.   I really can't say enough good things about this place called ACE.", "business_id": "ZDlA4SPGz-fs_mjE6wVWnQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "t-27_YZKsk9tMbAiwQKCwQ", "review_id": "szuUsrlSMpcNDpdBH3cUvQ", "text": "On the East side of Phoenix, there are 2 options for Home Improvement - Home Depot ( Thomas Rd & 36th St)  or this location for Ace Hardware.  Honestly, I go to HD often for their pricing, large selection, rental equipment, landscaping needs, and much more.  \n\nI recently replaced an old 1950's toilet with a Toto Dual Flush and installed a new gas range in my home.  After consulting with Travis from Strong Home Improvement, he said that Ace is the Place.  They will answer your questions, point you towards the right fixtures and are ALWAYS Helpful.  He was right-on-the-money.  Each and every visit (4x), the staff knew what I was asking for and knew EXACTLY where the parts where located in the store.  \n\nIf you are tackling a project at home, ACE is your PLACE!", "business_id": "ZDlA4SPGz-fs_mjE6wVWnQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MpT6kUVogm7fK6wahhAefA", "review_id": "WAscjeULWBMcwAT9EnkjHA", "text": "I must  in go here 2 or 3 times a week  in search of something I can't find in places like Home Depot. Staff is very Helpful and friendly.", "business_id": "ZDlA4SPGz-fs_mjE6wVWnQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J3I2NClEbD1Xr8lOdjxlqQ", "review_id": "EGOM-ZZSbIm8SupeveoGvw", "text": "This is a neighborhood location for me as well.  I often go in two or three times a weekend while working on home projects.  For me, this place is like an extension of my toolchest.  If I don't have it, I know I can get it here.  I can also get good helpful advice when I need it.  There is one employee here that for me stands out.  Her name is Miranda and she is one of the checkout clerks.  She always has a friendly greeting, a smile that can light up the day and is always courteous and helpful. I always try to get in her line, just because she is so nice.  It's people like Miranda that keep customers coming in the door.  I know, I'd come in anyway, but it helps to know I am appreciated, and this store makes you feel appreciated.", "business_id": "ZDlA4SPGz-fs_mjE6wVWnQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u-IdKmC7u9AFlypEPi_16g", "review_id": "9EYrTqTJbRoYxxHGkRCvWQ", "text": "Awesome customer service always has what i need to top it off it's centrally located i would definitely return to this location", "business_id": "ZDlA4SPGz-fs_mjE6wVWnQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "npOMBu_zHAibPd4rntH0HQ", "review_id": "PDO3IPrE1N2MKZCrTg_xBA", "text": "This ACE Hardware has the most helpful staff of any hardware store around. I go here a lot, and almost every time there's someone at the front door to ask you what you need. What's more, if you tell them, they'll take you right to it, and stay with you as long as you want to answer questions. Their hardware selection is amazing, and the staff will talk you through almost any home improvement quandary you're experiencing. Home Depot sells their expert staff in their commercials, but it's 50/50 whether you'll find someone who knows what they're talking about. Howard's ACE is always on the ball. I never go to HD anymore unless I need raw materials in larger quantities.", "business_id": "ZDlA4SPGz-fs_mjE6wVWnQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sMgt2JAQ85nz59Woe0IAtw", "review_id": "vAhea0d3GdYge_lCgFj7Fw", "text": "I'm thrilled people love this place as much as I do. I can't stand Home Depot or Lowe's (which is too far away anyway). Ace is right down the road and has terrific service. Every so often, I'll hit up a big box store for things like wider fixture selections, but I usually leave unimpressed. It may not quite be mom-and-pop, but Howard's Ace is close. I'm not handy in the least, but this is a place I weirdly enjoy going.", "business_id": "ZDlA4SPGz-fs_mjE6wVWnQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "palND-kF1qpMLhkcgAnSxA", "review_id": "o16pm_lICtcRgFL-fNym6w", "text": "You know that person (I won't say girl, just to avoid sounding sexist)  who walks into a hardware store with that look on their face that just about screams: \"I don't know what the hell I'm doing\"?\n\nYeah, that was me. The staff here were extremely helpful, they knew exactly what I needed and where to find it. The gentleman helping me even opened the box and made sure it was the exact size item I needed.\n\nThe whole trip took about five minutes. Easy. \n\nWould definitely come back.", "business_id": "ZDlA4SPGz-fs_mjE6wVWnQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "twZoTvWG92ntMVfEvbCnIg", "review_id": "qcOkuMymZOTq_s7wo0g6mA", "text": "I have to agree with the other reviewers.  This place is definitely a go-to for any housewares as opposed to visiting a home depot or Lowe's.  I love that it's smaller and thus, everything is easier to find.  The staff is always there to ask if you need help and to guide you to your destination.  The prices seem to be about the same as you would pay at any of the larger home improvement stores, so to get customer service and pay about the same your best bet is to check this place out.", "business_id": "ZDlA4SPGz-fs_mjE6wVWnQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YoKENFIFRbGURGBEhEd2Dg", "review_id": "IOeHEUFEeWbFz6Zf0RsQJA", "text": "Five star customer service all the way. The staff and management make you feel like you are at the Ritz Carlton of hardware stores. I am very happy with the treatment and it for small to medium sized orders, this is the place to go! Evening manager \"Chris\" makes sure that every goes as simple as can be.", "business_id": "ZDlA4SPGz-fs_mjE6wVWnQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z0_C4HRVvkLkyEsVGGMnkg", "review_id": "BdxHgxMwOjOsijQSKWVMnA", "text": "I got my roof rat bait.  Here is the place.  Seems to work.  Pacley has his nitch.", "business_id": "ZDlA4SPGz-fs_mjE6wVWnQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "raMSkwLdZ-kFea1fTY_-Ew", "review_id": "ssD16-I9_SGkhQ3Yec_A1w", "text": "Wow.  What a really terrible experience.  We went in here to get shadescreen material for our windows...I called ahead, asked if they had the correct kind and was told by a very nice guy that they did indeed have what I was looking for.  I have been recovering from surgery and I was not able to walk or drive, so I got my dad to help me out by driving me over and going inside to do my \"legwork\".  Instead of coming out with a bundle of shadescreen material, my dad came back out of the store looking annoyed.  He said they didn't have the material and the guy in the back wanted to know the name of the guy that I spoke with.  Oops.  Sorry I didn't get his name, but if you say you have the material, why has it suddenly disappeared?\n\nSo, since we were sitting in our car in the handicapped spot just in front of the store, I decided to call and ask to speak to the manager.  He answered the phone up at the front cash register, so I could see him from our car.  I asked him what was going on and why this material was not there when I'd spoken to the guy earlier, blah blah blah.  He didn't apologize.  He didn't go check.  Didn't offer to correct the mistake by finding a store that might have it.  Nope...he said *I* must have made a mistake.  When I told him I was currently handicapped and it took a lot of effort to get to his store and that I'd called ahead precisely for that reason, he said he couldn't do anything about that and hung up the phone.  Then to make matters even worse, he POINTED at our car and started LAUGHING with the cashier at the front.  Holy crap...really?  Laugh at the handicapped girl???  Wow...I don't even know what to say about this a$$ except that I will NEVER NEVER NEVER go back here.\n\nThe Ace on 24th st is just down the street and has nicer employees even tho' it is small.  And, Paul's Ace Hardware in Tempe is by far the BEST Ace in the valley...especially if you need screening.", "business_id": "ZDlA4SPGz-fs_mjE6wVWnQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "-RGZxK5ZXk_zQ7KnaUOfug", "review_id": "9hIS0g_EDdf42kgNWM-NqQ", "text": "better prices on ammo than online sites?\n\nYEP\n\nfriendly and helpful staff\n\nYEP\n\nthat alone = 5 stars\n\n\noh, they have tons of hardware, home supply, and more tools than I would ever need\n\nawesome!", "business_id": "ZDlA4SPGz-fs_mjE6wVWnQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rLL7YKSJRyj9cVhiM_Y5pw", "review_id": "BCwNpHmJf6Smxjd-cex0bQ", "text": "great place to get the hardware you couldn't find at the bigger chains (home depot, lowes ie.). Every single employee i have spoke to has been very knowledgeable.", "business_id": "ZDlA4SPGz-fs_mjE6wVWnQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QLqQ9kqP0EHah-8im_TOgw", "review_id": "6NFa2LzrhEyjWaEQ3MnIww", "text": "This is a great Ace Hardware. The people inside are always helpful and friendly. They always have what I'm looking for.", "business_id": "ZDlA4SPGz-fs_mjE6wVWnQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PkFF9tp06rHf8mRbkPTlAg", "review_id": "p80WfAPXctbcWxaY-W5FgA", "text": "Well stocked, organized, marked, clean store. Unfortunately most of the staff knows little about the products and often gives the wrong answers. A couple of the older gentlemen know a bit more, but they are hard to find. And the other more senior folks routinely walk by, too busy to ask if you need help. Nice facility, but quality and knowledge of the staff needs work. I usually prefer shopping at an Ace or True Value, but the frustration of not being helped and then getting someone who has no idea about the products is enough to send me a couple miles further on down the road.", "business_id": "ZDlA4SPGz-fs_mjE6wVWnQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "THQ6zbUvp0Vjgk4EaLuERg", "review_id": "OH7j0zALVwHeWyCM9-c7XQ", "text": "I want to take a moment to acknowledge some outstanding service that I received at my local Ace Hardware. On 1/3/2014, I went far out of my way to visit Howard's Ace Hardware at 3111 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016. I live 40 miles north and west of this Ace location, but I will never forget the excellent service I received when I used to live in this area and I continue to come back when I have a hardware need.\n\nI went to Ace to engineer a solution to a poor product design I encountered when I purchased a universal fit shifter knob for my 6-speed. I was greeted by Saul, a smart young man who went to work on my problem with enthusiasm. He tried several possible solutions before hitting on the perfect combination of spacer and nut. He accompanied me to my car several times to make certain that he had the exact correct size nut and to ensure that the solution he engineered worked as I needed. He even custom ground the nut so that it would fit inside my ill-designed shifter knob. I was so very impressed! \n\nCongratulations on having such good people skills that you recognized and hired a smart, enthusiastic young man like Saul! Please praise his efforts because he makes you look terrific, maintains the high standards of customer service I expect and exceeded those expectations by going above and beyond my expectations.\n\nThank you, thank you, than you!", "business_id": "ZDlA4SPGz-fs_mjE6wVWnQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4jHu7B5EFewkC3Tl7KP6sw", "review_id": "TbF2ZU-ykEohr58z-KZICQ", "text": "Went there a few weeks ago to get some emergency plumbing parts. A guy who was \"there to help\" didn't have a clue then some loud kid who couldn't be bothered to take his ear buds out of his head was a total jerk. I have been coming here for years but  I wouldn't come here if you need any kind of advice or come here during the day when the adults are working. \n\nOn the other hand they sell ammo and they normally have a ton of it.", "business_id": "ZDlA4SPGz-fs_mjE6wVWnQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6vckuRXzq3lzm26VYHnkJQ", "review_id": "f7u5c0PFIZTRbPiH75XH6w", "text": "Love our local Ace store! We come here for everything home and garden related. I love the American flags out front and the staff is always helpful. Plus, it feels better to support the little guy as opposed to going to Home Depot.", "business_id": "ZDlA4SPGz-fs_mjE6wVWnQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8niBr_UF8OIyiaGgB96KAQ", "review_id": "10OP9wtO473WN-ux6HDrXw", "text": "I love this place,  I don't know why I didn't say so sooner.  They have fixed and found solutions for a myriad of problems over the years.  They even fixed a chair for me.  I had problems with that chair for years and had paid chair repair guys to no avail.  I just now called for some advice on my swamp cooler because I totally trust them and again they were great!", "business_id": "ZDlA4SPGz-fs_mjE6wVWnQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ua49pa5T-ZgJakP0FCDRMA", "review_id": "5KeO6-sLVIoIKx8brkZnKg", "text": "The store had expectable service and a decent stock of tools.I had a small project in my studio that was taking place just last month and they had the right stuff.This particular shop is good stuff.", "business_id": "ZDlA4SPGz-fs_mjE6wVWnQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qBAaWZxyuFnSZU0NzFlNDw", "review_id": "txf9GiVRYHx2Jb2Kxar_sg", "text": "It was time for me to update my business wardrobe.\nWhen it's that time,there are 3 Houses I look to.\nHugo Boss\nSt.John\nRalph Lauren\nHad never been in the Lauren store at Biltmore and decided to give it a whirl.\nIt was Sunday afternoon last week and it wasn't busy.Wasn't empty either,but not only was I not greeted by the 2 sales women at the front of the shop,in fact they both turned away from me!\nAs I meandered, I did see a skirt on a manniquen that I liked and wanted to try with a summer white crisp jacket also displayed on a different manniquen.\nI passed by a few more salespeople who when I got near,managed to turn their backs to me or to quickly engage someone else in conversation.\nHell,I would have been happy if a security guard started paying attention to me..\nI couldn't find the skirt or jacket anywhere on the racks,and went to seek out the help of the sales staff.\nI walked back up to the front of the shop where the skirt was on the manniquen,in the hopes of purchasing it.You would think at this point someone would ask if they could help me.I was obviously looking for something and someone who could assist.\nOne of the women who turned her back to me when I walked in,saw me,I smiled,made eye contact and a bee line to her.\nI started to say \"Hello\" and she again turned her back and simply walked to the back of the store!\nI was a bit stunned.At first I figured I'd follow behind asking if she could help me forcing her to just deal,but I decided to not further embarrass myself.\nKind of a shame as I did want the jacket and skirt,the paring being around 700.00...\nI walked over to Macy's,where they did try to assist,but only carry the casual sportswear line of Lauren,and informed me that what I was looking at could only be bought from a Lauren store.\nI guess I saved some money that day,but still,it was a pretty shitty way to outright profile what you think can't afford to shop in your store....", "business_id": "6L90QJuEsne3gSEJj1I6Jw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZNuAQq-84KCxlmPWkugoBQ", "review_id": "6mvB8-xuXzZrm_kP-iukmg", "text": "This is a great store.  The men's section is wonderfully edited with a great selection from their many lines (blue label, black, purple, RRL, Golf).  My favorite area in the store is their furnishings/suiting section.  A wonderful selection of ties, pocket squares, and dress shirts.  When you go in be sure to ask for Chuck.", "business_id": "6L90QJuEsne3gSEJj1I6Jw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 13, "useful": 21, "cool": 18}, "user_id": "1BW2HC851fJKPfJeQxjkTA", "review_id": "8fGv9azkDDKeb1sSB1g_wA", "text": "Wow\n\nThis store is huge!  It is at least two to three times larger than their outlet stores at Tangers near Arrowhead, or the one in Anthem. \n\nIn the past I've been hard on the Ralph Lauren Polo Outlet concept.  Their stores are on the small side and they tend to offer clothing that are made specifically for the outlet distribution channel, rather than what you would find in a department store.  In essence, knockoffs of a knockoffs.\n\nWell here, they actually have their normal branded clothing at a flat 30% off. I guess that is what it costs them to be in Macy's and Dillard's. I also found it refreshing that they had a Tall section as well. Nice!", "business_id": "6L90QJuEsne3gSEJj1I6Jw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2L38WL_LxACKsNXsqnblUA", "review_id": "N4Yao7wpKylczpwmK0Sb1Q", "text": "I have recently visited the polo outlet with my girlfriend. We decided to make a trip up there because we love the deals, and I am usually a huge polo enthusiest. I was wearing my street clothes, and my girlfriend was too, and when we walked in we were not greeted with anything but disgust. \nAs soon as we walked in, we split in different directions as the genders are divided, and started brousing. As soon as I walked to the sweater section, I was greeted with a very judgemental \"Can I help you?\" When I replied that i was just looking, he mentioned something on his head piece and three other employees started to walk near me. Wherever I went, these four men would follow me.\n I may not have been the uptight retired golf enthusiast they are used to seeing, but I am deffinately no thief either. It was very apparent that they thought this however, as whenever I looked at anything, they would look at eachother with dissaproving eyes, and no intention of helping me in the slightest.\n I understand that at my age, I may not seem like the type to blow a wad here, but i was in the market for a new sweater. Had I not been greeted with disgust and dissaproval, I would have purchased something. If you are looking for poor customer service, and a judgemental environment at a discount rate, this outlett is for you.", "business_id": "6L90QJuEsne3gSEJj1I6Jw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aImNeCkdn8UsnsaUqf8ofw", "review_id": "ml_QrEL_N_-CnFU-HdB6dA", "text": "Terrific store in a wonderful shopping center. Men's selection was plentiful as was the terrific service provided by Hector. I was pleased to find a selection of black label options as well. Definitely recommend spending an afternoon ( weather permitting as this is an outdoor shopping center ) here walking around, grab lunch and do some great shopping!", "business_id": "6L90QJuEsne3gSEJj1I6Jw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M6oU3OBf_E6gqlfkLGlStQ", "review_id": "kseGxsISsA29uJBAq9wMiw", "text": "This place holds true to the formula that portion size is inversely proportional to the price.\n\nFor a hotel restaurant there is a surprising amount of flavor in their dishes.  The customer service is exemplary and the menu also has some rotating items. \n\nI went here often for business lunches and they were always to immediately accommodate us regardless of group size. Menu items could also be customized to your wishes, ie no bacon, or add cheese.\n\nI usually ordered the salmon dish, to their credit they did find new and entertaining way to present a fairly common fish.  One of my favorites was with a orzo pasta with a light cream sauce. \n\nFor more commons foods it is entertaining to see the mini sized sized ketchup and mustard bottles that they serve with each plate.\n\nThe real reasons to come here is for the service, ambiance and to impress clients and or dates.", "business_id": "Ta-fY1c_E8qHBBDQGyxPkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tU3fr1SD7iX7GPZF_56OjQ", "review_id": "VPtQtcV7u_Ujf9A5d2NpSA", "text": "I absolutely love this place.  The food is always perfect and the service is unmatched.  The can accommodate any patron.  Don't be fooled that it is too fancy...as it is not stuffy at all.  Try the Friday Night Grill too---great value.", "business_id": "Ta-fY1c_E8qHBBDQGyxPkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HCBo0Kvfm9yXErR-YuqVGA", "review_id": "rF6iIPKoxOvQhQX-9MLAJQ", "text": "Went to the Ritz last night for dinner.  I will tell you we didn't choose this one first but all the places we wanted to try were fully booked till 9pm (way to late for new parents).  So I open tabled it, and, despite reading poor reviews in the past, I booked it.  I was more than pleasantly surprised.  The atmosphere is not as nice as I thought it should be but the service was impeccable.  We opted for the restaurant week menu and it was spectacular.  I started with some marvelous mushroomy raviolis which were perfectly al dente and over some garlicy spinach.  Yum!  Then for the best part....the apricot leg of lamb.  I have never been a lamb fan but decided to branch out and am so glad I did.  It was so tender it fell off the bone and melted in your mouth.  I loved the apricot couscous as well.  The finale was the coconut pineapple creme brulee and, although it wasn't prepared on the spot, it made it to my top three of all time.  And it was giant!  My husband got the filet which was perfectly rare as he requested.  His starter was a caprese with italian cheese and was very good.  His dessert was not so great, a chocolate goat cake....some goat cheese thing which we could only take one bite of before calling it quits.  Overall, we had a really nice dinner and it wasn't too pricey, although I can see why all the reviews.  Of course, you shouldn't head to the Ritz if you don't want to drop some cash on dinner.  The normal menu is small, but I am from the school of thought to do less items on the menu and make them perfect.  The Ritz did that so I had to write this review to vendicate them.", "business_id": "Ta-fY1c_E8qHBBDQGyxPkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Q43j4rd_K0YEjGAb7qB8MA", "review_id": "nu56MW1JU_N82vO7bExo5A", "text": "Situated about 2 blocks from my office and directly next to a Starbucks means I'm here for lunch or a bite after work several times a month.  Bistro 24 is yet to disappoint. \n\nThe service is always stellar, but it's the Ritz, so it ought to be.  The food is all quite good.  It's not the most romantic or fanciest dining room... There are more fun & eclectic places to take a date but is a great place to take a client or colleague for a bite.  i think of the Bistro as more of a lunch place than a dinner spot, but it certainly goes either way. \n\nIf you are looking to try the Bistro but are on a bit of a budget, i would try one of these two little tips:\n1.  Check out Friday Night Grill... its about 35 per person and all you can eat.  They have steak freshly cooked on the grill outside and a variety of sushi and salads inside.  The desert table is decadent.  For less than you'd spend on a steak next door at Morton's, you'll get a ton of high quality delicious food.\n2.  Happy Hour is at 5pm.  Their appetizers and many drinks (including draft beer) are half off.  Get a Firestone Pale Ale or Double Brown Ale for just $3.  One of my favorite appetizers is the Ratatouille Pizza. (Only $7 during happy hour!). It's delicious and eats like a meal.  \n\nBon appetit", "business_id": "Ta-fY1c_E8qHBBDQGyxPkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c6118urLogQB1Y8mIbK36w", "review_id": "C3Na7DFNLCRjtY7Yj6kYvA", "text": "I took my girlfriend here for birthday. The service was impeccable,as was the entire restaurant. The food was very good, just left me wishing there was more. I had a deal for their farm to table menu option, and it was pretty nicely priced. All in all a great experience", "business_id": "Ta-fY1c_E8qHBBDQGyxPkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FuIuKIITdr3_-uXhl5YeEg", "review_id": "b9RFRGaOG1xcXszJpHYxiw", "text": "Doing meetings at the Ritz so have ended up in the bar and restaurant (Bistro 24). What a pleasant surprise - especially on a Friday night. They have their Grill Night buffet and it is soooo worth it. \n\nAppetizer buffet includes Blue Point oysters, lobster bites, fabulous seared tuna with wasabi cream, cute filet mignon bites, shrimp, duck and cheese fun stuff..etc.\n\nSushi stand. Enough said.\n\nOutdoors is the grill....filet mignon, lamb chops, organic salmon, grilled shrimp....mashed potatoes...grilled greens.....\n\nThe Dessert stand....decadent.\n\nWine list...va bene!", "business_id": "Ta-fY1c_E8qHBBDQGyxPkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CcdJ_VhU_zqe2fL7G3eXug", "review_id": "sEWEq_fnMGc4VNuu8YHD3w", "text": "Bistro 24 has really nice food with an excellent and interesting bread assortment. Every time I have been there, whether while working or not, I have had excellent service.\nI must confess, one day at lunch I asked what was going to be that night's dessert.  Not only did the server tell us, but he brought us one. It was a fresh out of the oven chocolate macaroons that wasn't going on the menu until evening. It melted in my mouth.It is service and food like that which keep bringing me back.", "business_id": "Ta-fY1c_E8qHBBDQGyxPkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "gIvI-M_e43VAiUv0BwVznQ", "review_id": "nh5pHYwbweK0U_tqc49zEg", "text": "Impeccable service, but what else would you expect at the Ritz-Carlton?! Stopped in for a late night dessert with the boy after a sad, failed attempt to make homemade pizza. They were happy to accommodate us even though it was pretty close to closing time. It was a gorgeous evening so we got a table outside, what an adorable Parisian patio! Our server was very professional and sweet, offering tons of variations of lattes and cappuccinos that she could whip up for me after I mentioned craving coffee! I ordered the vanilla creme brulee w. mixed berries on top & he got chocolate cake. Both were divine and definitely made us forget about all of the trauma that our taste buds had suffered!", "business_id": "Ta-fY1c_E8qHBBDQGyxPkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-kIvLyWpY17aRa0vPp-RmA", "review_id": "owMOKEBN8ozijpcel129xg", "text": "Service was great, as was expected for a restaurant located in Ritz Carlton.  Food was pretty good.\n\nDessert was dissappointing.  My cake was still partly frozen and my fiancee's was okay.  They both tasted like something you get outta the grocer's freezer.  Was palatable, but not what you expect at Ritz.\n\n  The ambiance and service is what kept me from giving it 3 stars.  Overheard the waitress talk about Friday Night grill, so will try that someday soon, and will update according to my experience then.", "business_id": "Ta-fY1c_E8qHBBDQGyxPkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A_2KohxLaGb6510GD6pNjQ", "review_id": "mdKb-bwRsYgtFfIW7IS5nQ", "text": "Bistro 24 is a nice, romantic restaurant in the Ritz Carlton.  The decor and service is spectacular; but the food, on the other hand, could still use some work.  We had a prix fixe menu, consisting of the farmer's market salad, short rib or salmon entree, and a peanut butter ice cream chocolate cake or the carrot cake with cheesecake topping.  I think our farmer's market salad was missing the dressing or seasoning.  There was nothing flavorful or tasty in that dish. Both the entrees were delicious. The salmon had a crusty finish, cooked to perfection over creamy polenta and the short ribs were tender, melt in your mouth, with the perfect mashed potato partner.  The desserts were average, but too sweet for me, and I had a pretty big sweet tooth.  The carrot cake cheesecake dessert was moist and the cheesecake topping was good.  The chocolate cake was very dense and the peanut butter ice cream tasted like straight peanut butter and sugar.  What was awesome about this restaurant is the executive chef came out to each table after the entrees were served to talk to his guests...now talk about service!  \n\nOverall: Food alright but would not go back.  Prices: Expensive.", "business_id": "Ta-fY1c_E8qHBBDQGyxPkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L14jRpfyoFngFPeJiwj8FQ", "review_id": "TJ10okK7OfojAN6qLfXdyg", "text": "the absolute best pancakes i've tasted anywhere in the world! Plus. Somehow they have perfected the art of making crisp bacon with no grease! Thei order of pancakes is enough for 2 people. And their fresh squeezed orange juice is the best. Plus...all I need to do is walk out the front door of my building when I get up and they are next door. So I image that makes everything tase better when I'm feeling lazy in the morning!", "business_id": "Ta-fY1c_E8qHBBDQGyxPkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aQQn3GztQ_gTb0QOEnxyCg", "review_id": "9Z3B3FNCFrczj2Sw-r4e-Q", "text": "Excellent service and great tasting food.  What more could you ask for?  A bit pricey, but that is to be expected with the level of quality.\n\nThe wait staff will cater to your every need and will make sure your lunch or dinner is to your liking.  \n\nI came here for lunch on a business lunch and it was everything I expected.  I had the chicken caesar salad and it was great.  \n\nIf you are looking for a place to meet up after work or to have a power lunch, I definitely recommend this place.", "business_id": "Ta-fY1c_E8qHBBDQGyxPkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Iycf9KNRhxvR187Qu2zZHg", "review_id": "nODwpyt70JnjWFEMi_0NNQ", "text": "Bistro 24 is a nice spot to have a nice upscale dinner.  I had a groupon for a meal for two which was a terrific deal we saved over $60 off our bill.  For the first course was a salad with a sherry vinaigrette which was ok.  Next for entree I had the short ribs which were cooked perfectly they came with horseradish mashed potatoes which I thought were a bit too strong all I tasted was horseradish.  For dessert I had an amazing chocolate peanut butter cake and it was a great way to end the meal.  \nI enjoyed Bistro 24 and if they have a groupon again I will go back for sure.", "business_id": "Ta-fY1c_E8qHBBDQGyxPkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "8Qo4dh_RIez5UjuwjPRQgA", "text": "I came here with a group of 20 for a work lunch.  Due to time constraints we ordered our lunches ahead.  I ordered the chicken con-fit but they change the item out.  They emailed our person that was setting up the lunch and notify me that they have grilled turkey breast served with butternut squash puree, brussel sprouts with crispy bacon, and a cranberry relish.  They sounded deli-sh, so I was OK with the change.  Boy, the change was welcome when I had my first taste.  OMG, everything was SO SO SO GOOD.  The service was excellent!", "business_id": "Ta-fY1c_E8qHBBDQGyxPkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p7dvahRPZIWL7T6pFA_0dg", "review_id": "dBDeB7DGyYYkBGARe5PEPg", "text": "They have won the 2011 award from Wine Spectator for excellence and besides the wine list offer several different wine flights that go from starter wines to rich chewy long lasting in four generous portions that adds to the enjoyment of dinning.\n\nThe appetizer special was prosciutto wrapped white asparagus ( grilled ) , buffalo mozzarella , heirloom tomatoes topped with an over easy quail egg that was topped with a shave of black truffle surrounded by truffle vinaigrette. This was pretty much as good as it gets. I saw black specs in the vinaigrette and thought they were pepper but to my surprise they were pieces of black truffle so I was impressed that the chef didn't use cheap truffle oil and used real truffles. The buffalo cheese has so much more going on with it than regular mozzarella and also just melts in your mouth in a pleasurable way. The prosciutto used was high end. I also liked that Chef Stephen Toevs came out and asked us how we liked it.\n\nI ordered the special, sole topped with fennel salad surrounded by grain mustard beurre blanc and whipped not spicy jalape\u00f1o potatoes. I wasn't sure if these taste would work together but they did and were an incredible experience.\n\nMy husband had the prime strip steak au poivre. This steak was as good as strip steak can be but it came with fries and onion straws. The the fries and onion straws were good but not as exciting as the very good prime meat and are part of the reason this wasn't a five star review. I do note the sides of fries and onions were included in the modest price for this kind of steak. (Prime strip steak runs approx $49.00 lb at AJs)\n\nWe have been up to this point been receiving the very best over the top service from our waiter Grant ( who really was a joy ). But at this point the two waiters on got slammed and I counted our waiter running around with at least seven tables  ( some were outside on the patio ) He had help but wasn't able to ask us how are meals were ( although they were great ) \n\nWe wanted to order dessert since the meals were very good and Grant did make the trip to clear our plates and give dessert menus. We don't drink coffee but I do think we should have been asked if we wanted some with the hazelnut bar we ordered but I know that was due to the workload our waiter was experiencing . I'm not being mean or picky but in high end dining you are paying for everything great.\n\nOver all the food is reasonably priced for high end. The specials were OUTSTANDING. I think the menu is slightly dated and the dessert we tried was good but is not on the level of the really great meals. I also used my preferred dining card and received one meal for free.\n\nI would love to try more of Chef Toevs specials. I got the impression he is a masterful and Creative Chef.", "business_id": "Ta-fY1c_E8qHBBDQGyxPkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UqUc0FG5kSRJqsLJ8_co_Q", "review_id": "xQh0EaROL8FKCJvlBqMO6A", "text": "Amazing food, friendly service and a beautiful restaurant located in the Ritz-Carlton.  This restaurant has a great menu selection.  The Steak Au Poivre is an excellent classic!  There is live music on Saturday evenings in the lobby with an amazing pianist, Nicole Pesce and Jeffrey Hattrick.  Great place!", "business_id": "Ta-fY1c_E8qHBBDQGyxPkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WNCNmynlYmIkz2VeTlfVRw", "review_id": "3MccpNroqpt-m5AOTvCAtw", "text": "This is a beautiful restaurant located inside of the Ritz Carlton. We were seated by a gracious and friendly hostess and waited for our two friends to arrive. We were given coffee and water and were able to peruse the menu. When our friends arrived, we ordered our breakfast. I got bacon, eggs, potatoes and wheat toast. The toast was perfect, the bacon was perfectly cooked, the eggs were well done and not running (just the way I like) and the potato - oh my! I could have eaten 5 more! It was like sour cream and chives mashed potatoes smooshed in to a perfectly round patty and then deep fried until the entire exterior was crisp. Just amazing!", "business_id": "Ta-fY1c_E8qHBBDQGyxPkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UM6ARMpyqvM2aJ3Wnzwcog", "review_id": "x__3xiP1dHhJkJLLO0puPA", "text": "I went here for a ladies lunch.   The service was great and the hotel is beautiful with holiday decor.  I ordered the cob salad and it was really good and filling.  Very nice and tons of turkey chunks in the salad.  I also had a glass of Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc that was very nice.  It was not a cheap lunch but it was a very good lunch.", "business_id": "Ta-fY1c_E8qHBBDQGyxPkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eLmJ2-FghCCwcMM5LJzETQ", "review_id": "5tJre3jpoX4WTpelSb4H3Q", "text": "I may be a bit biased, as we got married at the Ritz Carlton Phoenix, but we went to Bistro 24 for our anniversary dinner a year later, and had an amazing time. The atmosphere is absolutely lovely and the service is top notch.\n\nWe enjoyed the warm bread served to the table as well as the *Caesar Salad* which we shared as a starter.\nMy husband had a *Chicken* dish and he thought that it was cooked perfectly and well seasoned.\n\nI had a *Veggie Burger* which was absolutely delicious. It was a housemade patty with a chutney of some sort on top of it and caramelized onion. It was delightful. The french fries were perfectly cooked and spiced!\nWe can't wait to go back again soon :)", "business_id": "Ta-fY1c_E8qHBBDQGyxPkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Wh5pL_iTBOj3R4W7cJWEkw", "review_id": "PzILAL2ZjO4ONer4XMJLXw", "text": "My boyfriend took me here for our Valentines day dinner, and I was impressed! Our reservation was for 8:30, but they were running a little behind so we sat the bar for some champagne. The hotel itself is gorgeous! And the restaurant did the place justice! It was gorgeous as well! They had the piano playing songs from way back in caveman ages to 2013 music. That was refreshing! And the decor was beautiful. The only recommendation I have is dimming the lights a little more. \n\nWe finally got seated and our waitress, whom was lovely,gave us the valentines day dinner menu which consisted of 4 courses, dessert, and intermezzo(sp).\nCourse 1: oyster with caviar...AMAZING!!\nCourse 2: lobster pieces with some kind of creamy white sauce...magnificent!! It was so tender and flavorful!\nCourse 3: Cauliflower soup....best soup I have ever had! I must learn to make this at home!! It was so creamy and rich!!\nIntermezzo: orange sorbet...delicious! Can't ever go wrong with orange sorbet. \nCourse 4: porter house steak for 2....it wasn't as great as I imagined it to be, but I also like my steak medium rare an we got this steak as medium well. The seasonings were just right. \nDessert: guava ice cream which was very tart and tasty and I don't even like guava. Also spongy cake pieces with apricot and orange marmalades which was my favorit, and this chocolate mousse cake! It was all so good! \n\nIt was a lovely dinner! The staff was amazing! The place was amazing! Can't wait to be back!", "business_id": "Ta-fY1c_E8qHBBDQGyxPkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QDIhUXuNvXPY2Gv94QFiug", "review_id": "rOTmyxhxwGenYXcIiHiKKQ", "text": "Came here for lunch and we didn't want to leave.  The food was amazing and the staff was very friendly, knowledgeable and eager to take care of the customers. The wife wants to to have a weekend get away at the hotel just so we can try more items.", "business_id": "Ta-fY1c_E8qHBBDQGyxPkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vtFKKfo_KdzFMdxrUfjYaQ", "review_id": "x6H2wbRYIlZOE6EXgBH0uw", "text": "Food here was great! We had a light supper, salads for both of us, but the price was perfect for what we had and the service was good. It felt a little odd that the restaurant was so big and so empty, despite it being a Friday night. Also, the lighting in our area kept flickering. Very obviously so, to the point that we were laughing over it and trying to figure out what was causing it. Not a bad visit, but their maintenance needs to seriously look over their lighting.", "business_id": "Ta-fY1c_E8qHBBDQGyxPkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4DsUW5yuIkUcZ9Eu7p7EuA", "review_id": "rgxK8EbkyeZLmCm2yRWTTA", "text": "This place is inside the Ritz Carlton so it better be good, and it is.  First off it is beautiful.  This is not some overrated hipster joint.  This is the real deal.  Excellent food, excellent service and a great atmosphere.  And the food is not as expensive as many other places with less quality. Two different steak options for less than $40!  Many steak joints charge around $50 just for the piece of meat.  The sides will set you back another $6 or more.   Will have to say that glasses of wine are not cheap but money can be saved by ordering by the bottle.  The portions are not huge but fully adequate.  \n\nNow for the specifics.  We had the baked beet salad, see picture.  It was great and the presentation was beautiful.  The ahi tuna was great as well.  The lamb tenderloin was one of the best lamb dishes I've had.  One may have been better, on the SS. Norway. I told our waiter, Alex this and he had the chef come to our table to meet us.  He even gave me a copy of the recipe!  I also told Alex I cook for a hobby.  \n\nAlex was very personable.  He made friends with us and the table near us too.  He never was a bother and everybody seemed to enjoy being served by him and his conversation.\n\nThis is not a stuffy place.  The wait staff wear dinner jackets but the customers can wear jeans with a nice shirt.  \n\nThere was also live piano music from the lounge right outside the Bistro. This is a place you will want to come to again and the prices will allow you to come more often than for that special, once in a great while, special event.  Hey boys and girls, what a great way to spoil your date without breaking the bank!  Just don't get crazy on the drinks!", "business_id": "Ta-fY1c_E8qHBBDQGyxPkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yodTdHGsxaDSWCpb_sGWPg", "review_id": "jp8K4-2RjfHoO5UfYKIPwg", "text": "We had a wonderful experience. The food was delicious and the service was top notch.", "business_id": "Ta-fY1c_E8qHBBDQGyxPkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jutv7uw-JpyjdApLU7Ux2g", "review_id": "OuZjRqyZ0-BqsZMdgjWK0Q", "text": "A ex boyfriend took me there for Valentine's Day and it was amazing.  The restaurant had nothing to do with the ex part. :-)\n\nThey created a tasting menu that increased in complexity and flavor with every dish.  I never thought I would taste foie gras but it was amazing.  Our appetizer was lobster and the soup was artichoke.  Again something I would've passed up on a regular menu and the mushroom brioche was over the top with texture.  My boyfriend commented that it tasted like meat and enjoyed it very much.  The beef tenderloin was my main entree and it was cooked to perfection.  \n\nOur server was attentive and was an excellent server.  It was definitely romantic and was worth the drive and money for the special day.", "business_id": "Ta-fY1c_E8qHBBDQGyxPkg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e4TQFVfepzHf--hnBsjntg", "review_id": "Whom7GdgVFZ-See8r-kH6A", "text": "I'm not a big steak person, but this is one of the best places to come if you are.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "q_zhwvbmz5EbapsZEQD9eA", "text": "Do you valet more often than not? Do people ever call you \"narcissistic\" or \"pretentious\"? Do you go at lengths to be sure people know that you are the wealthier than they are? If you answered yes to any of those questions, Capital Grill is where you should eat lunch tomorrow. \n\nThe wait staff is friendly and they all have exotic accents, but you can tell their jobs aren't easy. \"I said pink in the middle! Not charred, not red. Pink, you imbecile! I knew we should've brunched at the country club, dear.\" \n\nFood is good for those who can flip the bill but not nearly good enough to charge what they do.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 8, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "qASPib1Z8ft8e96dtbh66w", "review_id": "RQUgTmbmEBKQT5xCqVyKmQ", "text": "It's not normally like me to eat at a steak house, or a chain at that, and it's certainly not like me to give a chain steakhouse a 5 star rating.  But I definitely tip my cap to Cap Grille.  It's obvious why Consumer Reports rated it the #1 chain in the country.  Sure it's expensive, but the quality of the service and food is superb.  I had met someone there for a \"business\" lunch so we were both wearing black slacks - immediately after being seated the host handed us black napkins so that we wouldn't get any white fuzz on our slacks. (Brilliant!) The waiter was very friendly and described all of the options for us in great detail.  We started with the calamari which was outstanding - it blew me away that seafood could be so good in the desert (it had probably come in on the same flight I did from Boston)!  We both had 10oz sirloin steaks encrusted in ground decaf Kona coffee with a butter sauce.  Exquisite.  The waiter and bus boys were very attentive the whole meal.  \n\nI didn't find cap grille to be pretentious at all.  I mean, all of the patrons wearing suits and it cost us $60pp incl tax and tip for an app, an entree, and a drink.  So if that is pretentious (and people seem to think that is what makes a place pretentious) then fine.  But I didn't find anyone to be super snotty or rude - the service was impeccable.\n \nI would definitely go back here or to any other location, but only for an extra special occasion or if I can claim it as a business expense and get reimbursed!", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E0WWNXVze_sfDCbM0oMYvw", "review_id": "TfkpC3cUnOLn4dREeTXQug", "text": "Grab your rich boyfriend and make him take you to Capital Grille.  \n\nThe food is FANTASTIC...I had filet mignon and believe it or not the mac and cheese side is to DIE for.  The wine selection is incredibly extensive but our waiter knew exactly what would go well with our dinners.  Dessert was a must too here, we had creme brulee and some raspberry thing that almost sent me into extacsy.  As other reviews have stated, CP is pricey, but hey, you get what you pay for.  \n\nParking is easy, located at the Biltmore they have valet but its not usually entirely necessary.  \n\nService was prompt and polite and everyone is extremely buttoned-up.  A great place for celebrating a special occasion or just feeling fancy.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "EIM6AVogZSLLhgOcb2WRlQ", "text": "One of the best lunches I've ever had was eaten at The Capital Grill. Sure, it might have been because it was free and I was able to order anything I wanted. Plus, we got complimentary apps and the dessert of our choice, but even then, the food was excellent. Trust me, \"excellent\" is not a word I throw around very often. \n\nIt was a business lunch, but I couldn't help but admire the wine list and imagine coming back here for dinner sometime. It would make a really great date place, especially if you splurged on the valet out front. After all, it is the Biltmore. And, let's face it, even I like getting dolled up every once in a while. \n\nBack to lunch. I sampled the jumbo shrimp in the shrimp sauce, along with some really perfectly breaded calamari, which was the best calamari my lips have ever come across. I ordered the crab/lobster burger, which was presented as a seafood mix between a whole grain bun. Every bite was better than the last. I delightfully ate the entire thing. \n\nThen, it was time for dessert. I chose the flour-less espresso cake. Unbelievable. It was so thick and rich, though, that I left half behind. Then again, who really needs to eat the entire piece? Granted, it was packed with so much sugar, I immediately began to droop into a mid-afternoon coma. But, I didn't care. I just had one of the best lunches of my entire life. \n\nSometimes I remember that lunch and I shake my head. Never mind it was for business. Never mind I didn't have any wine. Never mind I had to go back to work after wards. I still rate that lunch and this restaurant at 5 stars. Imagine how wonderful this could be if you order a glass of wine and go for a special occasion with a special someone. Wow. Talk about needing more stars for that!", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 12, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "UFr-WCtnNbX8O3sI7h4qeQ", "review_id": "FJS_GruyhWtVQXWxyJ8MYQ", "text": "Huh.  Dang.  Darn it.  Shoot.  I was really looking forward to lunch here.  Parking at this location is beyond ridiculous, no, I didn't valet cause I wanted to shop after wards.  But who cares?  I was here for a great meal!  Things started off well, great folks at the hostess desk.  Attractive interior, beautiful dark rich woods, attractive lighting, dark plantation blinds, very nice table.  My server Paula was extremely nice and had the cutest accent.  I liked a lot of the choices on the menu, but on an impulse, decided on the salad with filet medallions and onions straws.  The first bite of steak was extraordinary, perfectly cooked, wonderful seasonings and flavor.  Fresh pieces of asparagus in the salad was a nice surprise.  Then the shocker.  The next medallion was under cooked, the next was over cooked and the rest were grisley.  Needless to say, I could not eat it.  My server was very apologetic.  And then the manager immediately appeared as if he had been shot out of a canon.  He apologized profusely.  I was very understanding, I mean everyone has a bad day, right?   And of course he offered another dish, but I declined.  I mean, the mood was gone.  But then again, this is why I don't eat at home. The salad was taken off my check, as should be expected.  I did have dessert, hell yes, I was still hungry!  I got the hazelnut chocolate cake, which was totally awesome and even pretty to look at.  It was big enough to feed an army, don't know if it was a regular slice or if they were trying to make up for the salad.  So, a really mixed review.  I will try Capital Grill, again.  And I hope to have much better results.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DBCgOkxxF3AhSKDAqQcR7g", "review_id": "W_kF6DoYo-rqPhZyVzwA0g", "text": "This is a rather fancy joint that has mistakenly let a poor, grungy, unrefined artsy type (me) in as a customer... twice. And they weren't even snooty towards me, but it may have been because of the massive quantities of wine my relatives were consuming. Both times I had the coffee-rubbed steak. it was excellent....great unique (at least, to me!) combination of flavors. \n\nMy parents threw my graduation party here, and we were seated in a private room closed off from the rest of the restaurant. It was really nice, quiet, and the wait staff was perfectly attentive... not too intrusive, but lurking politely nearby to refill drinks.\n\nThat's about all i can say for the place, really.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N-D-d1Z4UybdlkK1HxlNPA", "review_id": "fzhv_XGh6w4Xx0vRSwc_Lg", "text": "Hubby and I decided to have a celebratory (new job) dinner, and were tempted by all the recent Yelp steak house debates to try Mastro's. But while going through a pile of mail I had set aside as junk, I found a $50 off postcard from AM-EX to Capital Grille. We decided to give it a try and save Mastro's for another time.\n\nThe service was fantastic. Our waiter, Reuben, was just the right amount of attentive (I hate being asked after practically every bite if everything is ok), and the other staff was also excellent.\n\nWe got a basket of bread to start, which also held some matzo-like crackers. Don't pass by the dark bread- I thought it was regular pumpernickel at first, but it had a wonderful crust with a soft and slightly fruity center- totally unexpected and delicious. We also received an amuse- a great little bruchetta topped with micro greens.\n\nI ordered the caprese salad which was good, especially the yellow tomato slice, but I have had better mozzarella at Cibo. Hubby had the French Onion soup which came with a ridiculous amount of torch-melted cheese on top. The soup itself had great flavor (one of the best I've had), but could have been a little hotter for my taste. Hubby liked it the way it was.\n\nFor our entrees, Hubby got the Kona crusted sirloin (which was rubbed with a blend of decaf coffee powder, cocoa, and cinnamon) with shallot butter. He really enjoyed the flavor, although about half of his steak was really much more medium than medium rare. To me, the flavor was unexpected- I thought I would taste any one of the rub flavors before I tasted the steak, as they are all strong flavors. That was not the case, however- it was a subtle yet complex addition to the beef. I had the classic Delmonico rib-eye. Mine was perfectly done and quite tasty, although I must say that I have enjoyed my rib-eye at Bobby Q's every bit as much. The sides were fine- we tried the mushroom mix and the lobster mac n' cheese. We have been spoiled by our CraftSteak hen-of-the-woods mushroom ecstasy experience, so all else pales in comparison. I expected more from the mac- it was sort of mild and bland. I'm not sure what it needed- something that wouldn't overwhelm the lobster, but something nonetheless. Because we wanted to try a dessert, we took home plenty of food (the sides are large, and all share-able by 2-4 people).\n\nWe shared the coconut cream pie, which again was more than enough for two. It was in a tart style with a sugar cookie type crust, topped with a layer that we felt had cream cheese in it, then a layer of custard cream, covered by a mountain of fresh whipped barely sweetened cream and toasted coconut flakes. It was really delicious. The house blend coffee was truly outstanding, without even a hint of acidity. Hubby added Frangelico to his, and it was so good and rich that it did not need the cream he would have otherwise added. \n\nAll in all, Capital Grille gave us a very pleasant dining experience (aside from a couple of wasted chicks who were way too loud), and very good food.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "eatsTYGR2CNM-Huxgm_TVw", "review_id": "fyHMU1NhbjFb_RiI5yDzXg", "text": "While one of the best steaks I have ever eaten was in a cowboy bar outside of Dallas where there were more teeth on the floor than in the average patron's mouth. I have come to believe that most of us generally desire that unique union of a robust menu composed of carefully planned and executed dishes with a splash of unique drinks, a dazzling wine selection, excellent service that offer suggestions to round out a dining experience, and finally an atmosphere that lets us focus on our palette not our survival instincts. If your generally in agreement with me then the Capital Grille is right up your prospective alley and will definitely set the bar higher. \n\nWhile the steaks are absolutely excellent, they take a great amount of pride and care in the preparation of everything. Starting with the appetizers, the oyster and shellfish platters were well done and exceptionally fresh especially when you consider we are in the middle of the desert. The Kona Sirlon was cooked to absolute perfection and the rub composed of coffee and other seasonings gave you all the more reason to linger over every bite. The dinner service was absolutely perfect, he remained observant and ensured we were taken care of without being obtrusive seemingly allowing us to dine from the horn of plenty.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IKVsfdmok6R0-A2-mcgWUw", "review_id": "jns6PDH5VD9H4x6KIZUNew", "text": "Loved sitting outside on a Spring night. We had 8 people at the table and decided to get multiple apps, salads and entrees and split them. It was excellent. Loved it all, salads were great as well as the steak. Definitely would go back.  Service was soild.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bkPFUCENKOYFDit-eV2PSw", "review_id": "2XKDpyeTRbUTK3dyET0W3A", "text": "I've heard great things about the food but I was disappointed. We had a reservation, arrived on time but were not seated for 20 minutes. Service was friendly and knowledgable but it took forever to get our entrees - about 45 minutes AFTER our appetizer was finished and gone. I ordered Steak Oscar and I'm pretty sure they had grill running WAY too hot - my steak was crispified on the outside and rare on the inside. The desserts were the highlight of the meal and they had a good selection of wines by the glass. My first impression: overpriced and overrated.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NETM8JP_Yc41KHiwXGZUQw", "review_id": "T_e_LtVDs387uXBksm8bcw", "text": "Seldom had better service and the food was terrific. I prefer this type of steak house to Morton's or Ruth's Chris....YMMV", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4IxLt4QvCsJEdaNvH9QApw", "review_id": "I2xgI1BxtYHPMhAApRPbeQ", "text": "Capital Grill is what is is. A steakhouse chain. It's predictable and classy atmosphere is great for business entertaining. With so many food options here in Phoenix, I certainly wouldn't take an out-of-towner here.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "engDBDCpr56s1wt96JLDng", "review_id": "b4BrI54g907jadFxz-G-sw", "text": "Selected for a private party of 12, we enjoyed the Wine Room as a group for dinner and drinks on a Sat night. \n\nThe room was perfect- a square set up so everyone could be together and enjoy convo and share the al la carte sides. Our server, Chad, was super sweet and on top of it. Not a moment went by without our glasses filled or a finished plate cleared. \n\nI had an amazing steak- of course- which I do not eat often because once you have it at a place like this, it is hard to imagine trying to duplicate. I put the creamed spinich on top and it was amazing. I also sampled the lobster mac and cheese which tempted me to lick the plate and also the lobster bisque. WOW. Seriously, everything knocked my pants off.\n\nIt seemed like all hands on deck kept the night smooth and us feeling taken care of. Outstanding service is so rare, and I must compliment the team there for being friendly- not snotty or unapproachable- and very attentive. \n\nPerfect for a special nite out or a group in the private room.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QSQeU6bDea42m6yH_pOQ8A", "review_id": "tfPjJMZo1cGUiu4Fkzqdsg", "text": "A nice sirloin steak (NY cut according to the waiter) would not be so thick and not be chewy either.  Dry aged steak?  They just aren't supposed to be chewy.  The side dishes were mediocre.  The bread on the other hand was nice because of the large selection they offer.  The raisin wheat bread was the best.  \n\nIt didn't help that it was late and we were very hungry.  \n\nAgain, steak is not supposed to be chewy.  One would expect much more for the price.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "swJ6rmmGx4DCxosDfKTElw", "review_id": "CW29pYAX9tCF0KUZRaFmBQ", "text": "Fine Dining is hard to find and Capital Grill ranks right up there. It's my favorite spot for a great steak and large selection of wines. I judge a steakhouse by trying the Rib-Eye. Capital Grill only serves \"Prime\" and yes, you do pay the price. This is not a \"cheap date\", and has become one of special occasion spots...anniversary, birthday etc. \n\nThe Rib-Eye here has the perfect marbleization and has always been cooked to perfection. Sandra K usually has the Filet, and has never been disappointed.\n\nBut I better mention the Lobster Bisque soup before detailing the steaks and sides. It is like a special sunset. Dazzling light, luminescent colors and a special moment. Not sure how's it's made...but to die for flavor.\nSalads are exceptional, except I usually go for the soup, but when I'm thinking healthy, I have the wedge or Caesar, or on occasion the bacon spinach. All worth mentioning.\n\nBack to the steaks, again, I am a Rib-Eye fan but I have had The Dry Aged Steak Au Poivre with a Courvasier Cream Sauce. This steak is rubbed with crushed peppercorns and \"seared\" to lock in the juices. The cream sauce is such a delight. Don't mix the Lobster Bisque and this steak unless you want a decadent evening. \n\nBy the way, don't lke beef? Try the Double Cut Lambchops...fabulous! Seafood, I can't get myself to order seafood at a Steak House, unless I have Steak and Lobster/Crab. Then again, I get my Lobster fix with the soup or the appetizers.\n\nSides....This is why I like to take a group here. The sides are all \"shareable\" although there are several here that I don't want my companions to take too much. Parmesan Truffle Fries....ouch on the flavor scale (and other scales). Lobster and Mac N Cheese, again, I get my seafood on the side, this one is decadent to the power of 10 and one of my all time favorites are the AuGratin potatoes. To impress my guests, I will order a vegetable to share and it's usually the creamed spinach or asparagus. But sliding into decadence here means I throw out the rules of engagement and if I going to sin....here I am going to sin big, and that means dessert as well.\n\nCoconut Cream Pie or Key Lime Pie at a fine dining spot contrast the other offerings of Flourless Chocolate Expresso Cake and Berries and Cream. Go for it.\n\nI have had intimate dining here with Sandra K and most recently, hosted a luncheon for 60 persons in a private setting. Service has always been impeccable and the food is distinguished.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IKJR3VafpwuJr7ILYnSO7Q", "review_id": "rpFo7ygTjxeI4YaldzOWug", "text": "My favorite restaurant for a perfect steak..\nthis is where I come for my birthday and for any time I feel like some comfort food..\nFrom the moment you walk in, you have a feeling that all is well and that life is good.. \n\ntry the kona crusted steak with the lobster mac n cheese and layonaise potatoes on the side!!!\n\nheaven!!!!", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ofxlhi_HKp7myFDpwg9aIA", "review_id": "Zch3_tilPVyJXWbwUyV1JQ", "text": "In all seriousness, I have heard good things about this place from several people, I kind of walked in and was trying to think what the hell was the theme here, seriously if PETA ever went in here they would close this place down, with stuffed animals on the walls they would have a field day. I would say from start to finish I was thoroughly not impressed. I will honestly say that I will probably never go back to this location. It wasn't even that the food was just blah, but the fact that the staff seemed to ignore me, maybe I was under dressed for this establishment. I guess my money truly is no good here, because I honestly did not feel the staff gave two fucks about me the whole time I was there. Garbage. I grabbed a card on the way out from I believe was the hostess. Torri McFarland...you and your staff from the top down got work to do this place sucks!!!", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6p6KAjbkrgTMokoWekq8HQ", "review_id": "WJpJhA8vaxQPt9xruwgCJw", "text": "Scottsdale.  A place where I would love to raise kids a few years down the line.  The location is great.  Plenty of parking places.  Not sure why anyone would valet here unless you want to burn some cash.  The filet mignon was cooked exactly the way I wanted it.  The downside of this location is the service.  We had two waiters for our table, and took them forever to get our drinks, take our orders, clean our table, etc.  \n\nSide recommendation:  Mac and Cheese w/ Lobster =D", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1yWUlQIerdZ5MEcDjK-LXQ", "review_id": "MZqPlwl3GwdL3TcXyXYw0w", "text": "I was there on Friday night in a \"private party\" room for a Law School graduation dinner with about 50 other people in our party so we ordered from a Pre-selected menu which I think is a novel idea..especially with a group of 50. I'd been before and enjoyed my fillet much more the previous time. Our server said medium would be hot pink in the middle and well...I was looking for a little bit more brown, but not too brown. Nevertheless...it was overcooked. Everything else (potatoes and vegis) was awesome...service is awesome, wine was also pre-selected... For as many people as we had, overall everything was great and my dog Charlie really enjoyed the leftover fillet I brought home :-) I think I'll order medium next time!!", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1yWUlQIerdZ5MEcDjK-LXQ", "review_id": "n1rTBcVJtLQ1l86Oz2sgRQ", "text": "Went to CG again tonight and definitely redeemed itself. Had the lobster bisque soup for appi and shared the sliced filet mignon with cippolini onions and wild mushrooms with my girlfriend and was definitely very happy with this selection. The fresh warm hot rolls were exceptional as well. Definitely a fun time. May be even willing to give Bourbon Steak a second try...especially because it's so close to home!", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "h7v_M_0-YVpSVZ2WD7FpAA", "review_id": "c9GaeSCZ9rzFCX2vma7oIw", "text": "Based on special WIne Tasting event @ Bar.  {Otherwise i could NEVER see how i could/would dine here - case in point: initially seated in dinning room. Took quite a while to have our (very snotty & uppity) server apporach us.  We inidicated we were doing their special event, and OMG did he ever show he did NOT want any part of THAT with US}\n\nWe (ThankFully) asked to be moved to lounge area which only had 2 other tables being served.  (I just KNEW we would have had a more than terrible  time with Mr. Crabby Pants had we stayed in his section).\n\nWe were promptly moved, seated & served in very quick succession.  Turned out BEST decsion.  We were given professional & informative tastings of wines from Napa & South Africa.  \n\nAlthough this was a fun, different and good little event, and we really enjoyed it, it was NO where near as great an experience that we had at the CG in North Scottsdale 2 weeks earlier, ie: NITE and DAY difference.  (pours were half the size, and they were extremely hesitant, if at all, to give another taste of 1 which u may have liked....\n\nI WOULD go back to N. Scottsdale for a Wine & Dine but i would never suggest getting a \"10\" on the Snob-O-Factor here.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HuGmiFh9v-YxY9FUGx2xHg", "review_id": "GF8MVHri2JJnNYcih4MivQ", "text": "Went to Capital Grille for resturant week Pre Fix menu. I guess I was expecting more. The atmosphere was plesant and the service was not all that bad (waiter was at our table a little too much, interrupting conversation).\nThe salad was ok. I could have had better elsewhere....lettuce was wilted.\nThe filet was ok. My steak was not cooked very evenly and for a five star steak house I was expecting a perfect steak. It also had very little flavor itself. The port wine reduction helped with the flavor.\nThe side was nice a truffle mac and cheese...but again nothing to write home about.\nDessert was good. Pumkin cheesecake, my husband had the apple crisp.\nWould I go back and pay full price. NO. This is not a place for something new or different and the quality was below par.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 14, "cool": 16}, "user_id": "0bNXP9quoJEgyVZu9ipGgQ", "review_id": "bs_fbAb3gMmJRRfZ6EFpBA", "text": "9/22\n\nCame to try their Restaurant Week menu, and sat at one of the tables at the bar section of the restaurant.  I liked its subdued and quaint atmosphere; however, the smooth jazz music's volume was turned up significantly as the afternoon turned into dusk.  It's a good thing I enjoy smooth jazz.\n\nChose the French onion soup starter, the Kona-crusted sirloin steak entree, and cheesecake w/ fresh berries sauce to finish.  I really enjoyed the onion soup- salty from the cheese, yet just enough sweetness from the caramelized onions.  I really liked how some areas of the cheese that blanketed the bowl were crispy!  I thought perhaps it was the bread that sometimes one would find below the cheese, but no, it was the cheese itself.  Wished the whole piece was crunchy...\n\nI absolutely adored the Kona-crusted sirloin.  Cooked to medium- perfect!- and I could taste the coffee, too, and not just feel the texture of coffee grains, as I've ordered similar entrees from other venues, but never tasted the intended effect.  The caramelized shallot cream sauce absolutely floored me!  One of the best sauces that has graced my lips :)  Mmm... The entree came with two standard sides (no substitutes allowed, or at least that was what I was told) of creamed spinach and smashed red potatoes.  Both were delightful- decadently rich and creamy.  Before I forget, the table bread basket (seeded dinner rolls and lavosh) was good, especially the seeded rolls.  You may also order toasted sourdough if you have food allergies to avoid.\n\nStepping back down, but not much, from the piece de resistance (in this meal, the standout was the steak), was the creme brulee cheesecake w/ berry sauce w/ fresh berries!  Simply incredible!   While I had to return the more beautiful (more caramelized sugar crust) first offering, untouched, due to food issues, the second was less visually stunning, but tasted divine.  I should've asked for more sauce on the side, as I ended up taking some home.  (Believe me, it took all of my willpower to stop myself from inhaling the whole dish!)\n\nI would definitely love to go back again!", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_vYaOd7kdLpbT-YxkiJOaQ", "review_id": "0H4Xrntbu_Q_cq3o44yQig", "text": "During the 2009 Arizona Restaurant Week in Phoenix I selected to dine at Capital Grille, and what an experience that was!! Both the service and food were excellent to say the least!  I have a relatively strict diet due to food allergies/intolerances.  Not only am I gluten-free, but also dairy-, egg-, and soy-free, but also preservative and meat free (except fish), so from the time I scheduled my reservation to my arrival and dining at the restaurant the service was impeccable!  This fine dining restaurant definitely gets two thumbs up!  Though there was no gluten-free pasta, brown rice, or quinoa, there were other wonderful options to still satisfy my strict dietary needs.\n\nCapital Grille is an excellent place to experience, not just for the food but also for the experience...it truly represents fine dining well!", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eBwBjylS66qPcHs2_ajLag", "review_id": "WirA11KMMmU0U-IjdzTgHA", "text": "Scale of 1-10 (single visit):\n10 Food\n10 Service\n10 Atmosphere\n6 Value\n\nWent during restaurant week where they offered a surprisingly reasonably priced set-menu.  They also let me tinker with it a bit without jumping to a la carte prices.  The mac&cheese was super awesome, and the desserts were greatness.\n\nIn the end, I think I messed myself a little.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "vF4B6eFdoDmyV_l7MLHMzw", "review_id": "YExUYZe_fTdenw2pnit6Vg", "text": "More posh than Posh, Capital Grille is the stuffy resturant that will totally get you laid. lol..., the food is good, the service is TOP notch. I cannot even begin to tell you!! ARGH! I'm getting ahead of myself... *deep breath* Let me begin...\n\nIt was Resturant Week and me and my neighbor Sharrita chose to come here for a couple of reasons: Meat and Creme Brulee. What ever homesick girl needs to feel better. :)\n\nWe entered the very clean and classy and dare i say it - swanky setting with their hostesses who ware blazers and they were very welcoming and were very glad to seat a yelper. (they asked how I heard about Resturant Week when I called for reservations) Our waiter - dang I can't remember his name! he was so attentative and had one of those table sweeper type thingies and he recommended I try the best drink of the night - the Stoli Doli. Fresh pineapple stewed with Stoli vodka for atleast a WEEK before it's dispensed for sweet drink lovers (like me) smooth, delicious and slightly sweet. I was in love. \n\nWe had standard salads, nothing to write yelp about. I had the Filet Mingon and she had this steak that was sliced in half (if I remember) it came with veggies, again nothing to really write yelp about but everything was so yummy. The steak was well rested and cooked perfectly. I was very impressed.  \n\nOne slight issue: we saw creme brulee on the menu on  the resturant week's website but when we got to the resturant, it wasn't there - boo... but our ever amazing waiter worked it out for us! YAY!! Thank Goodness he did because it was insanely good.\n\nIf you want a place that is swank, seriously fancy (I'm from the rez okay - so this is crazy fancy in my world)  and has GREAT service and even better steak... this is the place for you! But you better have the cash to pay for it all! lol but if you have the money honey and a need to wine and dine then trust me sweetie Capital Grille has the time! Just call ahead for reservations!", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Xfv8_MeZi8Dev5hx5-ISwQ", "review_id": "BjqnunPUi5h8kjAOYIi6zg", "text": "Let's just start by saying that I rarely eat at chain restaurants. So the fact that I ended up at Capital Grille for Valentine's day is actually a little embarrassing. But the combination of a $100 gift card that was about to expire, a fond memory of steak tar tar and homemade potato chips at their bar, and a failure to make any other sort of reservation landed us there at about 8pm on Sunday night. I really wasn't feeling like anything fancy, so we decided to sit at the bar, nosh, and watch the Olympics.\n\nFirst, cocktails. Mine: an expertly made Manhattan that was approximately the size of my head (hurray for oversized martini glasses!) My husbands: Hendricks, rocks, cucumber. Our bartender offered to go get cucumber slices from the kitchen as it was a garnish they typically had at the bar. Score 1 for Kevin the bartender. \n\nNext, food order. This had the potential to be the low point of the evening when they informed me they no longer had the steak tar tar on the menu. Or the ketlle chips. I now wanted to cry. We settled for a caprese salad, beef carpaccio, and the lobster crab cakes. Salad came out promptly, was very tasty and nice presentation. And then...nothing. The other apps lagged for like 15 minutes and the bartender was visibly irritated at the kitchen and wait staff. Luckily I had a full drink in front of me and it was the skating pairs short program on TV so I really wasn't complaining. When the food did show up it was actually worth the wait. Nothing I would have changed about it at all.\n\nFor the dessert portion of the evening we decided to try a Colheita port, which the bartender described as a single vintage tawny port. My husband loves tawny port and they had one that was fairly reasonable but still in the Colheita category. Rounded it out with the flourless chocolate espresso cake. Sadly, we were informed they no longer carried our port selection. And then, not so sadly, they poured us a much more expensive version for the price of the other one! Oh, and the dessert itself - freaking amazing. Best chocolate torte I've had in a while. \n\nThe actual shocker of the evening was that they took the appetizers off the bill without us saying anything about it. This really wasn't necessary but I think it shows that this place really does have class and that they wanted us to know that wasn't up to their standard of service. Well played.\n\nOh, and, right before we left the bartender leaned over and said \"Come back on a day when it isn't a holiday and we'll get the kitchen to make you some steak tar tar.  They do it for me all the time.\" Bless you, sweet bartender man. And thank you for a lovely Valentine's day.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zCxN_nU2o8LHNVzjRrWQbw", "review_id": "ayiivy7DA2ZeZLrzw0LQWQ", "text": "Good steak because it is prime meat but not to a par....beautiful place.  Good service but not great service.....", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pwil2kkb1mNO6jVsAI84wA", "review_id": "Mf_l8MM-PpG1y2_sPX-Wdw", "text": "If I would have to choose three restaurants as the only places I can eat until I die, this would be one of them. How does \n\"Bone-In Kona Crusted Dry Aged Sirloin with Caramelized Shallot Butter\" sound? Freakin AMAZING...(5+++*)\nThe salad I had \"The Wedge\" was real fresh iceberg lettuce with tasty dressing and real big bacon pieces (4*). \nThe crab and lobster cake had huge pieces of crab leg and lobster in it which was definitely the best crab cake I ever had (5+++*). \nTheir signature Martini was delicious. Apparently they keep it inside a pineapple for about 14 days (5+*). \nI wasn't a big fan of the mocca chocolate cake (2*) which was very rich and was probably just my wrong choice of dessert. \n\nGo here for the best Dry aged steak, the best crab cake and amazing pineapple martinis.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 9, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "VrRhrEWQNEn6YwhZIghRrw", "text": "I visit this Capital Grille location several times a year... usually for some kind of work meeting or special occasion.  While my visits can cost a pretty penny, I've never been disappointed.  Most recently I was at TCG for a Master Wine Tasting event, which was a great deal... and it's a promotion that is taking place at dinner time now through our crazy Summer (ending September 5th).\n\nFor $25 per person, TCG offers generous pours of up to 11 wine selections.  We sampled quite a variety of vino: sparkling, red, and white, from Napa Valley, Italy, and New Zealand.  I'm no wine connoisseur, but I enjoyed them all! \n\nAnd for $40 more, ($65 total), TCG does a food pairing to go with the wine selections. On the night we were there, our courses included Lobster and Crab Cake, Pan-Fried Calamari, Cedar Planked Salmon,\nLamb Chop, Sirloin, and Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake.\n\nNot the healthiest meal, but it sure was a foodie experience!  My favorites were the calamari and the flourless chocolate cake.  The rest of the group I dined with enjoyed it all as well... You cannot go wrong with escaping the heat this summer and spending an evening at The Capital Grille with their special tasting menus!", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "i8kR-Qnn3xd9EnpCWs9POQ", "review_id": "X6qZfRocJXHrO2zADD1aLA", "text": "Condor's Piece of Daily Advice:  If a hot, Low Rider bikini model tosses a vodka martini in your face and walks out leaving the tab, there is no better place to be than the Capital Grille at the Biltmore Fashion Park. The bartender was quick with a linen napkin to wipe my face and refreshed the Campari and Coke I had begun. My depression was short and my solace began with the Bar Menu Lamb, a dozen fresh oysters with a hint of vinegar, and a native of San Diego who works as a corporate jet stewardess named Linda. I'll be back to the Capital Grille as soon as I return from San Diego!", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Eq6j-P0ipCIlhI1GqrbpWQ", "review_id": "G6yLYFSFdL0Zkdf907rPvQ", "text": "Amazing food and excellent service. LOVED the porcini rubbed delmonico.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "E0qLF_i4T2wo9cDFzN-uqQ", "text": "In a bit of an indifferent mood before ending up at TCG I did the drivers equivalent of pacing.  Litterally driving into the parking lot of a few other well known restaurants and going \"no...not feeling it\", and driving out of the parking lot without stopping.   I was intent on trying some place new.  Honestly I don't know what made me park and come into TCG, and even then when I walked in I was about ready to turn around, I wasn't wanting so upscale but decided to just go in and grab a seat at the bar.  \nMy indeciseiveness that night extended into trying to choose what to drink and what to eat.  The bartender and the lady sitting next to me highly recommend the Stoli Doli, house infused pineapple vodka martini.  Why not? What a great recommendation.  Wonderfully simple, slightly sweet pineapple goodness in a martini glass.  \nLooking over the bar menu, I then asked for the full menu.  Wow the Wine list is IMPRESSIVE.  The menu options matched the rich darkness in the restaurant.  Sultry and romantic...I can see why there were so many couples here enjoying the ambiance.  The service is as impressive as the wine list.\nI finally decided, but I question my own combination of what I chose.  Obviously not that hungry, I choose the Wagyu beef carpaccio and a wedge salad( this is where I wonder what was I thinking).  I would have much happier in the end had I just had the carpaccio.   Not that it was bad....just so didn't do the restaurant justice.   It's not ment to stand out on its own.  But it satisfied something at the moment.  The rich blue cheese dressing and bacon...unfortunately iceburg lettuce is never stellar even with the dressing.\nThe Wagyu carpaccio was beautifully plated.  Lightly seared exterior and rare interior of thinnly sliced beef accompanied by a portion of lightly dressed arugula salad and parmagian cheese.   The seared exterior had a seasoning that I am not sure that added to the dish.  I appreciate carpaccio for its simplicity. However that was my only \"issue\" and it didn't keep me from enjoying the dish.  The richness of the wagyu and the peppery arugula were perfect together.  Including tip my vist was around $50.\nNext time I will go with a friend or 3 who are ready for a fine meal.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uzWTAgkONAZd5NrfP9XXlQ", "review_id": "mjG56D9YWy9HzvS2nYGPOA", "text": "Bad food and terrible service.  Went here during restaurant week with a large group of friends and everyone was disappointed.  The service was slow and disrespectful and I'm not sure I would have fed my rubber steak to the dog.  I'm not one to go out of my way to write a bad review unless the place really deserves it, and sadly this \"steakhouse\" certainly does due to the quality of food, price and service. Don't do it, try City Hall.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XK3jzcg2pibsHm6nlCn08w", "review_id": "9VqhwGSSXMYqDWd-FE52oQ", "text": "We were a little early,so we sat in the lounge while waiting for our table. The bar menu looks great...need to go back and nosh in there sometime! Anyway, our meal was wonderful. Our server was a little stiff, not very warm, but...oh well.Sometimes I wonder if they get annoyed because we don't drink alcohol...we spend $ on the food. We had the caprese salad(excellent), I had the tenderloin with poached lobster and my husband had the sirloin. Both steaks had amazing flavor and sear to them. The lobster was succulent! We shared a side of the mashed pots...best restaurant mashed I've ever had. Finished with a creme brulee and blood orange sorbet with biscotti...both very tasty and perfectly portioned. I've been in the restaurant industry for years...including fine dining. Had our server been just a little bit more personable, I would have rated it a 5. We still tipped 25%...but a smile now and then would have been nice.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pmLgfIrHyUlPXp3_o8bVhQ", "review_id": "QXqmoKqM_uoTNMHRhNWtKw", "text": "If you want to be treated like a queen or king...then bow down here. First, service is exceptional. They must have something in their computers cause every time we go they actually remember us...\n\nIts pricey...but great places like this should be. And believe me, its money well spent. best steaks, appetizers, salads, deserts....why go further. Just make a reservation, dress nice and have a taste bud treat!", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DcQERx2GW3CB6cfP_4xblw", "review_id": "OThKfnLR4v0tNKR_-iG5NQ", "text": "I took my daughter here for her 6th birthday.  The employees really embraced the event!  They set the table with birthday confetti, had all signed a card beforehand, and were very kind and accommodating.  The chef prepared a few extra treats for us, including mini grilled cheese sandwiches that were quite delicious.\n\nThe meal was delightful as well, of course. Our server made wonderful recommendations that were kid friendly.  The appetizer, the muses, the main course, and dessert were all spectacular.\n\nHighly recommended for any occasion.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aQQn3GztQ_gTb0QOEnxyCg", "review_id": "ZTTqAUb8G1rZTXhMctRoxA", "text": "I have been to this location 2 times.  Both times the food was excellent.  The lobster mac and cheese is a great side and would highly recommend if you must choose just 1.  But all the sides are excellent.\n\nAs for the steak itself....they are great.  The bone-in Kona crusted is my personal favorite, however, you really cant go wrong with any of the suggestions.  The service is exactly what you would expect from this type of a restaurant.\n\nI only give this 4 stars, as I had to wait for about 20 minutes for a table, even though I made a reservation 2 weeks in advance.  Also, the table they eventually sat us at had no one sitting at it for the 20 minutes that we waited.  If it was not for this, it would be 5 stars.  Also, a bit pricey, but it is relative to any other steak house.\n\nCreme brulee was also very good.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sM_5WWwzsKomERthYdmd7w", "review_id": "0ajkOV_JOFv953xKYuei_A", "text": "Wandered in at 3 pm and had super service at a nice table in the sun.  Great chop salad and bread worth the carbs....\n\nGreat service with ironed napkins and great sun.  Easy validated parking.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4pz4O792JBw4h0K-0geZKw", "review_id": "TAcjf92o1dPdsfCse0pHCA", "text": "Great food- finest Cognac-Great service.  No complaints", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uto71WESSPRvGxW0GcihGw", "review_id": "LghuSqdIsEa8_mQ4wftUAg", "text": "I visited this place when I was on a business trip to Phoenix. My colleague and me walked out our office on a moderately warm day and were looking to grab a bite to eat.\n\nWe wandered across the street from the office into the Biltmore Mall (supposedly an upscale mall) but could not find anything to our liking.\n\nWe looked across the street and saw The Capital Grill and decided to venture into it. It is a very nice restaurant and is very tastefully decorated. Was not sure of the food when we sat down to order.\n\nI looked at the Menu and decided to have the \"Lobster & Crab Burger\". Also ordered hand made fries with it (what the heck). If the lobster and crab were not going to clog my arteries, I was sure that the fries would do the trick!!\n\nWas a little skeptical but my colleague also ordered the same. We looked a each other and thought that at $19 a pop for a burger it better be good.\n\nFirst the fries came. Not sure if it was the hunger that was clouding the judgement but the fries were presented very nicely and were cut thin and crispy as I like it. So far so good.\n\nThe the well dressed butler (yes) served the burger with a bow and whispered \" Enjoy you meal sir\" lightly into my ears. \n\nThe burger was open faced with one half of the burger bread outside and the other half had this nice looking chunk of lobster and crab cake blended with Old Bay seasoning with a side of freshly prepared tartar sauce. \n\nI tell you this was the best tasting crab & lobster cake I have ever had. It just melted in my mouth and I kind of licked the plate dry. It was the highlight of my day after half a day of meetings (well I need to 'fess that the other highlight was the ICC World Cup Match that I watched from 2:00 AM  - 9:00 AM).\n\nOverall I would highly recommend this place. I am definitely coming back here on my next business trip.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gyXOCaOzghBtwA3Gzwn0Ng", "review_id": "oTyrnOJtFA-5jovYEBIZPg", "text": "Bottom line, save your money and go to Mastros. I'm not a fan of capital grill but decided to give it a shot since I hadn't been there for ages.  Old country club decor, servers that can barely crack a smile, and the food is a poor value. The good dishes were the lobster crab cake appetizer which had large chunks of lobster and a fresh corn salsa, and the spinach salad.  Both of our steaks were ordered med rare and came out rare. We sent them back and the filet was ok but my kc strip was still rare in the center. The filet was very bland even though it was served with a pathetic portion of cippolini onions, mushrooms, and a sauce. The kc strip with roquefort cheese and crispy onions on top could have been amazing if cooked properly though it can't really hold a candle to Mastros. Dessert was unimpressive as well and really uninspired. Obviously left feeling disappointed and bewildered how this place stays in business with so many amazing restaurants around...", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pprq_7lgBT-WDFGPQe1a_w", "review_id": "QtvFOTyVAQNEDiWFvQHmJw", "text": "I have eaten here for years and the food is always very consistent and excellent. I really enjoy their lobster bisque. I have never had a bad meal or experience here.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jvwnIG5wEjdOsqkYJgN29A", "review_id": "bB0r4b6D6i5a5gZb2Bv3LA", "text": "Always a great dining experience.  The filet doesn't get too much better.  Sides are tasty.  Salads and soups good.  It's a power diner place... red tie and jacket the norm, though not required.  Lively service staff, less romantic steakhouse than business place.\n\nNot cheap, but you leave full of great beef.  One of my top 3 steakhouses in Phoenix.  \n\nAnd by the way, it's the best value on the entire Restaurant Week list.  I make it there every time, even while changing up the other restaurants.  And it's one of the ones I come back to to even when no special, because the food is very good.\n\nThis is probably the place I'd take an extra special client to if he flew into town.\n\nWish they had a daily happy hour.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CcdJ_VhU_zqe2fL7G3eXug", "review_id": "jK5z012Yvl-8hM10SkgR6g", "text": "Not bad, but not my first choice for the area. The staff are friendly and the food is good, but it just feels too much like a man's club. \nThat being said, it is a great place for guys to go for dinner who are really looking for dinner. I think I need more... of something.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qABKRj1ggJmtvrL9FMFtuA", "review_id": "aoHGBILU3RpJm5jtAEem4A", "text": "I ate here with Abu J a while back and had a tasty lunch of a sirloin sandwich and mashed potatoes.  While hardly dietetic, it was tasty and even left me some lunch for the next day.  The steak was nice and rare, grilled onions and potatoes mashed more in the french style, a little gluey, but in a good way.  Tasty.  Abu J had his usual cheeseburger (though no anymore).  I'm sure I'll be here again sometime as he has his \"paper route\" and doesn't care much to deviate from it.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nYfpquFWxQC342RenTI3rA", "review_id": "54dl2oU1lK9U3qaHaLcdgQ", "text": "My boyfriend and I went here to celebrate his finishing of the boards and as a farewell before he leaves for an away rotation as a present from his mom. It was everything we could ask for. The steaks we tried were delicious: a Porterhouse and the Delmonico with aged balsamic and Porcini. What surprised me most was how tender everything was. We split the lobster mac, but I must say that although the fontina bechamel base was nice and light with a perfect panko crust, the lobster for me simply served to detract from the dish and was a little tough. I am not much a drinker and the boyfriend loves beer so we were happy to hear they had a fair beer selection as well as wine. We split the flourless chocolate cake so my boyfriend could finally make good with his mom who forgot to bring some cake home when he was 14 lol. The cake was simple but good. I just think I could have beaten it at home...then again I have sort of a chocolate obsession. Beautiful place, not too crowded, and a good noise level. I left very happy.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Qqwvsoo5DtV9-y859FElNQ", "review_id": "4o9_CobX4pnfEygIbyqLow", "text": "I took my boyfriend here for his 4th of July birthday (dinner on the 3rd). Capital Grille was my second choice -- my first choice was closed for the holiday weekend. And am I ever so glad it was.\n\nWhen making a reservation I dropped that it was a birthday dinner. Upon checking in, the hostess immediately wished him a happy birthday by name and took us to a table adorned with a tasteful amount of birthday confetti and a card signed by the staff. Nice!\n\nFrom there on out the service, food and ambiance was outstanding. It far exceeded my expectations from all the wonderful reviews I had read previously. Our waiter, Chad, was very helpful in helping us select items as we were a little overwhelmed by all the good reviews on yelp and the things people have told us personally. Drinks - a gin and tonic for him and a Stoli Doli for me. Appetizer was calamari, which was delicious. He got the 24 ounce porterhouse, which he ate every bit of. I had the bone-in kona crusted sirloin - AMAZING. A cup of lobster bisque is mandatory. The Lobster Mac and Cheese was an interesting grown-up take on the kid friendly dish. Not as creamy as the microwavable stuff, a little on the soupy side but it was definitely working. We got a creme brulee for dessert, which I discovered upon receiving the check that they comped it for the birthday.\n\nThe service is very well worth noting. I'm not big on fluff and getting my rear kissed as a customer, and the service exceeded standard customer service with genuine sincerity without flirting with that rear-kissing fakeness. Although I suspect if you are of that type that appreciates that, they'll do that too. The type of place that folds your napkin whenever you leave the table to use the restroom, but doesn't over-sir or over-madam you. My boyfriend and I are $2 pitcher, jeans and flip flop type diners but the service was welcoming and even though we were out of our usual element, we didn't feel like it.\n\nI even got a follow-up phone call the next day asking how our dinner was! \n\n\nMy facebook status update right after dinner: \"I will be thinking about this meal for weeks.\"", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uLl--7BS9Cj6qOY2IqoyiA", "review_id": "qi71VrPG5uxlcFA9W_o7Cw", "text": "The Capital Grill - Phoenix Location\n\n2505 E. Camelback Road\n\n(602) 952-8900\n\nWe arrived for our reservation at 4:30 and were promptly seated. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. We began with cocktails - a Chocolate Martini made without Godiva Liquor and a Mai Tai. The chocolate martini was sent back and was promptly replaced with a correct one made with Godiva Chocolate.\n\nWe quickly dove into the appetizers. Steak Tartare and Lobster Bisque. The Steak Tartare was arguably the finest I have ever eaten, and I have eaten this dish perhaps 40 or 50 times. The texture and seasoning were complete perfection. Were I to return to this restaurant with the ability to order only one thing off the menu, this would be it. Perfectly balanced with capers that weren't too salty, and some wonderful greens with a drizzle of what appeared to be and tested like an aged balsamic. Companion had good comments about the Lobster Bisque, especially the fact that there was more than one piece of lobster in the dish. The bisque is brought to the table with a serving of sherry which is ceremoniously poured into the dish. Personally, I prefer the sherry added at the end of the cooking so that the flavor remains, but the alcohol does not.\n\nThe menu at The Capital Grill is similar to other high end restaurants, in that all main courses are a la carte. Be warned, portions are huge, and unless you are a dyed in the wool carnivore, you will bring home a doggy bag.\n\nAfter perusing the menu and changing our minds a dozen times, we settled on the Steak au Poivre and the Delmonico Steak. I asked for the Steak au Poivre to be cooked rare, and that is exactly what I got. Perfectly cooked with a Courvoisier cr\u00e8me sauce. The sauce was nothing to rave about, in that it added nothing to the flavor of the steak. The steak though, was perfect and huge. I will make at least one more meal out of it.\n\nAs a side dish I ordered Roasted Seasoned Mushrooms, perhaps the only poor selection on the menu. The mushrooms were without any seasoning at all - not even a pinch of fleur de sel or a touch of garlic or even some chopped shallots. Our waitress told us that they had been taken off our check, but looking at it after we left, we found that we had still been charged for them.\n\nCompanion had the Delmonico Steak (rib steak for those not in the know, and usually considered one of the most flavorful cuts of beef) served medium rare. If nothing else, the chef cooks meat to perfection. A huge cut of prime beef, tender and juicy. It's hard to go wrong with this recipe for success. Companion also ordered Cottage Fries and Onion Strings. A table of four would have had trouble finishing a portion the size of what was brought to the table. As with almost everything else, beautifully done.\n\nWe saved room for dessert, and I for one am glad I did. While companion had a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream, which was nice and tasty and served with a tuile cookie (Pirouine perhaps), I chose the Fresh Berries in Vanilla Cr\u00e8me Sauce. Lush, succulent raspberries, blueberries and strawberries swimming in a nice cr\u00e8me anglais with a sprig of fresh mint on top. What could have been better? A perfect end to our meal.\n\nDings? A few - The mushrooms were terrible. I didn't finish eating them even though I love mushrooms. Some of them weren't even cooked properly. The music is terrible - not only is it way out of style for the restaurant, but also way too loud. Many times it intruded into the conversation, making it all but unintelligible.\n\nCudos? First and foremost for our waitress, who helped make the meal so enjoyable. Definitely for the meat and how it was cooked. Absolutely for the Steak Tartare, which I am going to be dreaming about. And strangely enough, for the immaculately clean restroom, which is something that is too often neglected.\n\nOverall: A top restaurant that I will definitely return to if only to have the steak tartare.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "luUUqt83B54Hk-SDJBYeNg", "review_id": "aWD7mNeYdU8zmdTGubdH3A", "text": "I love The Capital Grille! All of their steak options are great, you really cant go wrong. Whatever you do, you must order the Lobster Mac and cheese for your side!!!!! Its my favorite side dish in the world. Its so rich, creamy, delicious, and has large chunks of delicious lobster meat all throughout. You wont be dissapointed!", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2vVqrI3o2pGrpLXecbkQCw", "review_id": "IUr_drcz7b5v4KgrZFuTmw", "text": "Amazing birthday dinner for my boyfriend with our dearest friends.\nRobert Carson was our waiter and probably the best waiter I've ever had the pleasure to watch and benefit from!\nHe treated us like long lost friends.  His long fingers and long hands expertly delivered our plates (and his fingers never touched to top of our plates...we look for that).\nHe took our photo with the fabulous desert plate before we devoured everything on it!  Best deserts I've had in a long time (Coconut Cream Pie, Chocolate Cake and, my favorite, Cheesecake).\nBut besides the service and desert, let me praise the beef! All four of us ordered Filet Mignon (one Filet Oscar) and all of us thought it was a prime cut of meat!  The au gratin potatoes (which I haven't eaten in years) was hot, cheesy and wonderful!  Capital Grille ranks up there with Morton's in my book for sure! I'm so glad there's one in the L.A. area...I'll go again next time I have a reason to spend $$$$ on a meal!", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DVqigFeLodiysUezvQRkGA", "review_id": "7YRYlRkR_DAkz1OhomERVg", "text": "AMAZING... let me start off with that.  So I originally made reservations to Ruth's Chris for my boyfriend's birthday dinner but I saw the menu for Capital Grille and immediately changed my mind and I'm so glad I did.  I made reservations on their website and mentioned it was my boyfriends birthday.  When we got there, the host and manager both greeted us and were very professional, wishes my boyfriend a happy birthday.  They let us sit at the bar for drinks before we sat down to dinner since the table wasn't ready yet. When we got to the table, there was a card signed by all the staff, happy birthday confetti that lined down the table it was wonderful.  The atmosphere was very welcoming, it was dim and very elegant but not overly done which I liked.  The bread they provided was warm and delicious.  We ordered the calamari for appetizer and let me just say... if you love calamari, THIS IS IT RIGHT HERE!!! its perfectly seasoned, breaded and crispy, and its mixed with banana peppers and tomato which give it a nice kick and some jazz. LOVED IT LOVED IT LOVVVVVED IT!  We then shared the porterhouse steak 28oz and it was delicious and perfectly cooked, a little colder than I would like it but at least they cooked it right.  We also ordered the lobster mac and cheese and paramasean truffle fries as our sides.  Way too much food for the both of us, we had to take half the steak, most of the mac and cheese and fries home but they were all delicious.  The service was amazing, our server was on point and very good, she knew the menu really well and explained everything to us.  The overall experience was a 10.  After our meal, the server came out with a slice of chocolate mousse cake with a lit candle for my boyfriend and it was on the house! They are so generous.  I'm a food junkie and I love food and this is by far my favorite, quality, restaurant.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VqSCQCva71Q-ZVcMsYfQuw", "review_id": "M7SSAYgSTGbk7-t9Ir70Lw", "text": "We had a 60+ person luncheon event here and I'd say the service and food were marginal. For example, I made the mistake of ordering my salad with dressing on the side. This caused 59 people to be served and one to sit and wait at least 15 minutes for lettuce and tomato assembly. These guys may be fine for dinner, but I'd never do another group event. They were a pain in the butt to deal with.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5qHu6jYL0cdtbOa3KrkjMQ", "review_id": "-LFPL-RvkYyj9OQ5uxNgHg", "text": "A big THANK YOU to Capital Grille, Ann (the event coordinator) and the servers who helped us with my brother's dinner rehearsal.  We had 34 guests in the Biltmore Room.  The food was amazing and I can honestly say, I have dealt with many vendors and this event was seamless.  They went above and beyond to make our night special.  I feel horrible that I forgot the head server's name, but he was THE BEST.  Thank you!  I highly recommend this venue if anyone is looking to host a private event.  THANK YOU ANN AND CAPITAL GRILLE!", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "y0kjuHVdGQhLd-bqQ0gZnA", "review_id": "IZ2MIjYzyvYadkftFX3fgQ", "text": "Oh my goodness!!!    This place is great!!   Went here last Saturday with a group of four and things couldn't have been better.    From the time we stepped into the restaurant to the time we stepped out we were treated like royalty.    Excellent, attentive service.   Two of us were even given a personal tour of the restaurant by the general manager.    Food items ordered included:  french onion soup, spinach salad, chopped salad, Delmonico steak, porterhouse steak, Filet Mignon, mashed potatoes, scalloped potatoes, green beans, chilled seared sushi grade tuna,  coconut cream pie.  We also had several bottles of wine the best of which was named \"The Boxer.\"   The bread basket they provide is also great.  All food items prepared correctly for everyone the first time.   The restaurant does have the feel of a gentleman's club and is expensive.    Give this Capital Grille location a try for your next special evening out.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Tb31E32TYfJmSH5WXPm8KA", "review_id": "_al-HURP67d-8Yg1S_h18g", "text": "Celebrated my husband's 30th birthday here.\n\nWalked in and was promptly seated.  There was a birthday card signed by the staff for my husband waiting on the table. Hostess also took a picture at the booth and put it in a frame for us to take home. \n\nFood was delicious. Had the wagyu beef carpaccio, shrimp cocktail, lobster mac and cheese. However, I was a bit disappointed in my main dish, the rib eye. It did not seem seasoned very well and didnt have much flavor. My husband had a porterhouse and had to ask for extra balsamic drizzle to give it some punch.\n\nOther than that, we had a great time. The service was great and a majority of the meal was perfect!", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J3I2NClEbD1Xr8lOdjxlqQ", "review_id": "Ke6pbKCqT_FfUW-1SgmUGA", "text": "So my first visit to this fine establishment happened to be a luncheon meeting for a professional organization I am a member of.  I thought the price was a bit high for lunch, but this IS The Capital Grille.  I arrived on time and was greeted at the hostess stand, then walked back to the meeting room by one of hosts.  The dining room is very nice, wood panelled and the walls are covered with old classic oil paintings - the feel is very upscale steakhouse.\n\nAfter being seated, I was immediately offered a beverage, and my choice was iced tea.  The tea was fresh-brewed and delicious and I don't think my glass ever got more than half-empty.  I was quite impressed with the level of service, it was exceptional and professional.  For lunch, I started with the Field Greens salad served with heritage grape tomatoes and a light viniagrette dressing.  The salad was fresh and delicious, perfectly sized for a lunch.  Following this came the entree, Porcini-rubbed Tournedos with a balsamic viniagrette, cooked to a perfect midrare.  The meat was tender and delicious.  Along with this service came some sauteed french green beans, sauteed with roasted red pepper and again, delicious.  Also served was a plate of \"Sams mashed potato\", a creamy serving of new potatoes mashed and seasoned perfectly.  For dessert, I had the cheesecake - which I could not finish, it was a rich sugar-fest of cheesecake, browned on top like a creme brulee and served with a fresh-fruit sauce.  All in all an exceptional meal that I could find nothing at all wrong with.  Now I've just gotta get a raise or a bonus so I can drop in for a real meal.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pVDAcUrUBTz9RGselQfofg", "review_id": "E95vI3UeRAyP5W_DzmiuOg", "text": "Went for 3rd year anniversary with my husband.  Had a 5:00 reservation.  Arrived about 10 minutes early and we were greeted by young hostesses with heavy make-up and just okay.  We were happy to sit in the beautiful bar (entire place is decorated wonderfully - music was upbeat, young and pretty loud).  Cops was on in the bar.  Our tender was fun.  Ordered martinis straight up, with GREAT blue cheese olives.  Good service at bar.  Got served some cold bread in a basket.  Nice variety.  But cold!  We sat there for over 20 minutes though.  Wished to be seated at table on time.\n\nTable was nice.  Servers and bussers do shuffle around and don't seem happy.  Our server was fine.  We dine at Ruth's a lot so we were happy to try a bone-in rib-eye here.  We were told that we'd find the steaks at PCG better.  Didn't turn out that way and not just because of overdone. \n\nAnother bread basket but this time it was hot.  Love the pretzle bread with big salt crystals.  \n\nInteresting that we didn't even open the menu.  What the server sugggested was what my hus. decided sounded great.  I agreed.  Nice red wine.  Lobster bisque came out pretty fast.  It was tepid.  Yuck!  Flavor was nice, lobster morsles good.  Temperature - awful!  The giant crouton it came with (same kind as bread basket) made it better.  Not enough flavor.  Just seemed to be creamy for creamy's sake.  Just a bowl of heavy cream.\n\nHeirloom tomato salad was good but the dressing was just alright.  Nice variety of tomatoes.  Was hoping for more pizazz.  \n\nPotato Au Gratin were heavily salted.  Sliced thinkly, good texture, but I like the simplicity of Ruth's potatoes better.  They were very tasty, but maybe just a little too salty.  I like to salt my own.  Neat, but not necessay to have an extra server scoop out a serving of potatoes.  No personality when doing it.  \n\nOur steaks were ordered meduim-rare.  They came out meduim.  The server asked, noticed, took out flashlight and agreed that they were both overdone.  My hus. kept his.  Hungry is his name (not really).  My new one came out pretty fast.  With my new one, came manager.  Man, was he stuffy!  He had his flashlight too and said for me to cut into it so that HE could be sure that I'd be happy with this one.  Well, it was rare, but I, too was hungry so I kept it.  I was happy to warm it up later in the broiler and then it'd be perfect.  \n\nThe meat itself was great.  Not salted or peppered at all.  Not much butter.  I love Ruth's WAY better.  I like the butter, salt and sizzle.\n\nServer comped steaks and gave us desset to go.  Overall, all our needs met.  Happy time!  Just prob. won't go back for steaks.  Ruth's and Hillstone are MUCH better.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ztobt8t-diOtjff32bno7g", "review_id": "mKTlQltmwGT9DUXpXCbqdQ", "text": "I celebrated my parent's anniversary here with some family friends and we had an incredible time. The food, service, and ambience was really phenomenal, and we'll definitely be back to celebrate more occasions.\n\ni recommend the lobster and crab stuffed shrimp and sam's mashed potatoes! you won't be disappointed. and if you're feeling adventurous, the oysters are a great selection!", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z0OdAENLL18A_u0yeq1kaw", "review_id": "n6Kn2k95So7-cHqci8vljg", "text": "For some strange reason, my mom wanted steak for her birthday dinner, and the good kind, not the kind I can get at Taco Bell for $2.99. \n\nSo off to The Capital Grille we went. \n\nAnd we weren't disappointed... by the food at least. The food was blissful. From the perfectly cooked filet mignons, to the incredibly fresh shrimp cocktail, to the creamy and utterly delicious mashed potatoes with the right amount of lumpiness... it was 5* worthy. \n\nHowever, the service did disappoint. Our server, an older gent who still had spring in his step, was kept so busy by his other tables at different corners of the restaurant, left us neglected for more than 25 minutes between service of the appetizers and checking in to see if we had finished. We had, and we'd finished our waters and sodas as well. \n\nTo the chefs at The Capital Grille... well done! To the waitstaff... sigh... just... sigh.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s2TTCqBt93zlnzns5Z0TBg", "review_id": "UPw_VyXtCOj1yPH9pn1J2A", "text": "The food is great, very relaxing.  The service staff is not in your face every ten seconds, but if you need something they are right there to get it.  Parking is a little painful, as you will need to valet your car, otherwise your forced to walk about a block to park.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tRGHwa6ejXa8ej_BnJR5ww", "review_id": "HNTHs2HNfIASjL-2476gow", "text": "Our recent party of five dined at Capital Grille in celebration of a business accomplishment. We found the food excellent and the service impeccable. The management went out of their way to accommodate us with a quiet round table that was fitting for the occasion. The dining ambience was subdued, elegant, and not over the top. Thanks to Sergio for a memorable evening.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iwLGuUgpEpVh8R7RgSmh-Q", "review_id": "Y1wWyQiO6icuxmgomiPnDA", "text": "Soooooooooooooooo! Good! And the service was awesome as it should be since there is nothing cheap about this place ha! But it it is so worth every penny! My mother and I went for a celebratory lunch for me landing a new ridiculously awesome job with guess who...YELP! ha! \n \nWe both got the lobster roll plate complete with a lobster bisque and french green beans! We were craving lobster good you tell!? Let me tell you they do not skimp out on the lob meat either the roll with out a doubt has what seems to be the whole lobster in it and the bisque is to die for! If you order it make sure you get it with the sherry that they offer with it. \n\nBest place for lobster and steak hands down...besides Ocean Club at Kierland lol", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GZZSxeqj99IS0tay1LdA4g", "review_id": "82ISizO-RfH9PdjIVHV5Yw", "text": "After sitting at our table for 30 minutes and not getting any service, we left.  But not before the hostess said thanks for coming in. Needles to say I will not be returning.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pCPFDXhuNeWFvoy35jgiWA", "review_id": "NcPbvSSofN7GHiQ-6NZZmg", "text": "Though I'm generally worn out on steakhouses, I have to give Capital Grille props for the best steak and steakhouse I've experienced. The Filet is melt-in-your-mouth tender and full of flavor. The atmosphere is upscale, corporate-feeling, but still manages to be fun and cozy with family-style sides and friendly waitstaff. \n\nIf I'm going to splurge on a steak, I'll be seeking out a Captial Grille.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "jccGOMPTOGS22Tp2m9PAog", "review_id": "m-AyfteujX9j-DPYxJGHYA", "text": "I've always noticed the Capital Grille when I went to Biltmore, but thanks to last month's yelp event I finally got a chance to try out some menu items and I've been back twice this month. \n\nIt's the kind of place that you want reservations for, but we made a spur of the moment decision on a Friday night and got lucky enough to find a spot to at the bar. The wine menu is extensive, as you would expect it to be for the prices/quality of food. The steak portions are large and the Kona crusted sirloin we ordered was plenty for two (the kitchen split it for us). It was perfectly medium rare. The bread basket and sides were both good, but not the main reason you'd want to come.\n\nYesterday we went back to try the lunch plates menu and sat in the restaurant area. The service here was spot-on and we were in and out in an hour. Both the burger and mini tenderloin were great choices.  The ricotta cheesecake was a delicious, albeit overfilling, finishing touch.\n\nThere's a slight men's-club feeling to the place and I wouldn't describe it as trendy, but I'd have no problems going back for a solid steak.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EGiAtB4sgZhDdYpRkDneig", "review_id": "Rpuq74zXNaJtZkZYwyh_qA", "text": "The lunch plates are a great deal for a great lunch.  There was enough food for the hubby and I to split it, but I stuffed myself and ate it all by myself!  I had the pepper soup (rich and yummy) the burger with an egg and onions (soooo juicy, perfect and yummy) and the truffle fries (freakin GREAT!! :) Hubby had the steak with green beans (not a lunch plate special) and it was good, the char taste over powered the steak and it was even rare, but it was still ok.  He ate the whole thing :)... Our waiter was awesome, Ricky, he was the best! We also split the coconut cream pie, and it was so good.  I have had their flour-less chocolate cake before and it is crave-able.  It works out to be an affordable and amazing lunch spot, we will be back when we are in the area!", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Wv7xwgjpQPLDh-PwS4Gn-Q", "review_id": "LwNNrsj8sU2rDvlVAyLoxw", "text": "Cap grille is consistently good from city to city. Service is exceptional and the food is amazing. We enjoyed some Prisoner wine that actually didn't have the crazy steak house mark-up you might expect.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "67QGJdqABqaSEsQR4esrsA", "review_id": "FLOhQkVD3l1PTG8HJPUkTg", "text": "Despite being a chain, The Capital Grille breaks the formula of \"tired steakhouse\", and led to one of my favorite dining experiences I've ever had, though I have a few reservations, but I'll get those in a moment. \n\nFirst off, getting in was extremely easy, but it was a Monday night. Last minute anniversary idea totally worked in our favor, as we were greeted with a \"Happy anniversary!\", and led to a seemingly huge booth decorated with rose petals & cheap plastic heart pieces, which was a nice touch. \n\nThe drink selection consisted of standards like martini's and a massive wine list. We went for the basic. Dry gin martini, 3 olives. They pulled it off wonderfully, and it was shaken/poured tableside, as it should be.\n\nWe started with the calamari. They fry them up in a bready, salty batter. Almost too salty. Then, they do something awesome, and toss in chopped cherry peppers. The result is this concoction of spicy bready perfectly fried calamari. The peppers add this crazy flavor to the overall dish, which is completely unexpected and delicious. Great ratio of head vs body too. I hate it when restaurants just give me heads. I'm not afraid of tentacles! \n\nI had the sliced filet migon with cippolini onions and wild mushrooms, finished with a 12 year balsamiq reduction. Perfect crust on the steak. The saltyness of the crust brought out the juices of the meat, when combined with the reduction, resulted in a fantastic melt-in-the mouth feel.  That being said, I wish it was a little more rare.\n\nShe had the special, which was a lamb roulade filled with an herb cream cheese and wrapped in bacon. While this proved to be a winning combination of flavors, the lamb was slightly overcooked from medium rare. \n\nWe got the lobster mac and cheese, which had huge chunks of lobster. The cheese was mascarpone, which resulted in a soupier mac, but it worked well with the lobster. We also got the french green beans with heirloom tomatoes, which while tasty, wasn't anything special. \n\nFor dessert, we were brought an espresso chocolate flourless cake, finished with raspberry sauce & fresh raspberries. Rich and delicious.\n\nIn the end, it was a fantastic meal. The Capital Grille is not the best steakhouse I've ever been to though, it is a very close second. I recommend in a heartbeat.\n\nAs a p.s: The service was top notch. I even got a phone call the next day, wanting to know how the experience was. I have never gotten that kind of attention from a restaurant before, and I doubt it will happen again.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ghoBw5923PH-03Rly2hRJg", "review_id": "l2C4Te4ngPTj1Xbb5dT7QA", "text": "I went here with one of my friends for a yelp event back in January and it was amazing. Well I went back to try their $16 lunch plates(as we had a certificate from the yelp event) and was a little less than impressed. Let  me start with saying the service from our waiter Sergio was amazing, he did a great job with everything and was very nice he was also courteous to ask us if we had any time constraints for our meal so that he could acccomodate. Now let me start on the food. I ordered the clam chowder followed by the Mini tenderloin sliders with green beans. The clam chowder was mediocre nothing to write home about, the sirloin sliders were ok. While one of my sliders was cooked to the perfect medium rare as I had asked the other one was closer to medium well and a little charred. The green beans while they did have great flavor they were unfortunately not very hot. John ordered the clam chowder followed by the Wagyu Cheeseburger and truffle Fries. The cheeseburger was overcooked he has asked for a medium and it came out well, the fried egg on top was not cooked nearly enough if it were mine I wouldn't of been able to eat it because it looked way to slimey, the truffle fries were about the only thing that was tasty on his plate. Overall I feel that for the meal it was 5 star pricing for 3 star quality with again the exception of the service. Maybe for dinner they are much better but I probably will not be back to try.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kk05snSafuIFK0lsxoMNzA", "review_id": "QPoliXFmAIrgC6Jp4nCxiA", "text": "I have always had a great meal here.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OGft0wrd0hQxRavfrpp12A", "review_id": "D6bea1Izn_kmDOUqBRrvBg", "text": "I took my friend to lunch for her birthday, and the entire experience was incredible.   A birthday card awaited at her place, \"happy birthday\" confetti was strewn on the table, PLUS the most charming waiter brought us complimentary glasses of champagne!  Also, dessert was comped.  The staff was attentive, but not intrusive or \"cutesy\", and did not seem to mind that we lingered.  The food, oh yes, we were there for lunch, was outstanding.  I will most certainly return.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d0wJVf7Gv7v1B-HHYhxZtQ", "review_id": "YSVkqxFQPfoN5jCEf8cPPA", "text": "I'm a little disappointed, it seems like I've eaten here before and it wasn't so bad.   The caesar salad dressing tasted mostly of mayo.  They cooked my medium steak pretty well, but turned out they had switched my friend's steak and mine and his was supposed to be medium rare.  I feel a steak restaurant should know how to cook a steak.  The mashed potatoes were lumpy.  They tasted ok, and did not feel pasty but could've used some kind of flavor.  The green beans were actually pretty good.  The salmon was cooked well but the citrus based sauce was a bit too sweet.  The sauce that came on the steaks was better, but didn't have much flavor.  The steaks themselves could've used a bit of salt and pepper.\n\nThe creme brulee was pretty tasty as always but I wasn't a fan of the flourless espresso chocolate cake.  \n\nAll in all, I don't think the experience and food is as put together as their competitors.  The waitress also seemed a bit joyless which didn't help the experience.  With so many better options, I don't think I'll be back anytime soon.  Maybe for lunch?", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_uL7OiQSfNsCd60DrAf7qQ", "review_id": "biSpq5EuATi53knAvOnHOw", "text": "WoW! What a great meal we had last night!\n\nThe boyfriend and I had date night at Capital Grill last night and also participated in Arizona Restaurant Week. I was excited because they were on the list and only $30. However I wont talk much about the price, as the food was so good, who cares how much is cost. I feel under charged. \n\nI love the location, the Biltmore is my fave! Easy parking, lovely staff and valet, just great. We parked in the metered lot, but you get 2 hours free with validation, easy. The hostess was just adorable, took us on the scenic route to our table; it was very busy at the time so we were avoiding a large party receiving their entrees. \n\nThe wine list is extensive, anyone can find something they will love. The prices are very good! We got a bottle of the of an Italian red wine $30, it was great! We each started with a salad, a Cesar and a field green salad. I loved the field greens, the dressing on it was just perfect, peppery and light! He loved his Cesar. Then we both picked the fillet for our entree; to die for. First is was cooked exactly as we asked, and practically melted in my mouth. Delish! They came with mashed potatoes and green beans. Both excellent! Couldn't have made them better!\n\nThen..... my favorite part.... dessert! We got one of each to share; Creme Brule and Flour-less Espresso Chocolate Cake. I could literally eat that Creme Brule everyday of my life and it still wouldn't be enough. Amazeballs! The cake was very tasty, but being a flour-less cake is was incredibly rich, very good though!\n\nThe service was excellent! Robert, our waiter, was perfect, right on top of everything, not too pushy, and read our table very well. Thank you Robert!\n\nWe had a spectacular time. I would recommend them above all for a steak, date night, dessert, anything!", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "75ag2Y7YNHDohV7KWArWBA", "review_id": "1t8LNCJ2d113n8dSPsdJ7w", "text": "I consider myself fortunate enough to have had a business lunch here a few weeks back. The food was excellent. Steak and potatoes just what a man wants! It was very well done and finished with a 3 berry cheesecake. Worth the moolah!", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "mxKaX6QHpJQFaNnuNEN_UA", "text": "Ok, I am totally breaking some of my general Yelp rules here...but I have to, because this place was so good. I generally don't give 5 stars on a first visit and I also don't generally give 5 stars to a chain restaurant, but this place really blew me away. The BF and I went here last night for Restaurant Week. We had actually just gotten our reservation because we had a res somewhere else but then had to be out til after the other place closed....lucky I guess. So anyway, we get there and there is complimentary valet (which I generally find annoying, but was nice last night because we were running late). We came into the restaurant and immediately felt welcome, everyone was very friendly. We were seated right away and our waitress, Sarah, came by to explain the menu. She was super friendly and helpful and really on top of things, so that was nice. \n\n\nOk, the food: After being seated, they bring out an assortment of warm breads with softened butter. And I mean a real assortment: cracker type bread, a roll that looks like an everything bagel, delicious onion bread, and a wheat bread with raisins or some kind of fruit in it....each bread was delicious (take that Atkins!). The BF ordered a Manhattan ($11.50) and said it was 'damn good' and he is a regular Manhattan drinker, so I gotta believe it. So start, I had the french onion soup (on Sarah's recommendation) and the BF had the field greens. The soup was SO good. I generally am not a huge fan of french onion soup because it has a weird texture, but this one was full of flavor and had a ton of cheese on it. I literally was peeling cheese off the side of the bowl and eating it (I know, not so cool in a fancy restaurant...but it was so tasty!). The field green salad was light, with a flavorful, but subtle vinaigrette. It had several types of tomatoes on it, which the BF loved. For mains I had the filet mignon and the BF had the kona sirloin. They came with a little share plate of mashed potatoes and green beans. The sirloin was delicious...it had this amazing sauce on it (don't know what it was, but it has some great caramelized onions in it) and was cooked perfectly. The filet was equally good, it was simple, but cooked to perfection, it was melt in your mouth and had the perfect steak texture (no fat, gristle, anything weird feeling). I will say, the filet was even better with a little of the sauce from the sirloin, but I understand why the serve it the way they do (steak purists and all....). The mashed potatoes were divine. They were some of the most creamy, buttery mashed potatoes I have had. I wanted to lick the plate. The green beans were also delicious, very well seasoned and served with onions....yum! Now on to dessert- We shared the creme brulee and the chocolate espresso cake. Both were amazing.... When I had my first bite of the chocolate cake it was like the most intense chocolate explosion in my mouth. The espresso just adds to the intensity. I will say this, this is a dessert to be shared...it truly is too chocolatey (and large) for one person....and I love chocolate. The creme brulee was equally amazing, it was creamy with just a hint of crunch, but the most impressive part (to me anyway) was it had blackberries on it that had no seeds. What?!?! Where do I get these blackberries? They were phenomenal! \n\nAt the end of the meal, Sarah went outside and had the valet bring our car around before we even left so we didn't have to wait....ummm, seriously awesome service. \n\nSo, overall, the meal was excellent. I probably ate about 3000 calories....sorry thighs....but if I got to choose a place to destroy my diet, this would be it. The restaurant week deal was amazing too because my steak alone was 41$, but the whole meal was 30$ on special. Insanity. I would definitely come back again.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jer3FVxRRuCLLQowhLpcag", "review_id": "7a-LjsKuAonH23d4hEGNuA", "text": "First off,  I went here during restaurant week.  Restaurant week is the greatest thing in the world because you get to eat at places like this for $30 a plate instead of the standard $50-$60.  That being said... this place is fantastic.  The meat is cooked perfectly, the french onion soup was great, and the creme brulee was the best I've ever had.  I've noted a few people say their meat was cooked improperly... I've never been one to send back food but at a steakhouse of this caliber, do so at anytime.  That being said.. please no wtf a medium rare steak looks like and what a medium well steak looks like.  \n\nWill be back.... during the summer when they have essentially the same deal if you dine after 8pm... otherwise the bills around here tend to look like car payments.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wC1CPV5bf--bDLtlhNSPLg", "review_id": "QNu4ZGZJqqOQDLVdr5DzAg", "text": "We visited CG recently for my husband's birthday and had a wonderful meal, top notch service and a really great time! The center of the table was dusted with birthday confetti when we arrived which was a nice touch. We started with a chopped salad which was the low point of the meal. It wasnt bad but it wasnt good either. I found myself jealous of the cesar salad that someone else had ordered because it looked much better. However, the rest of the meal was near perfect so let me move along. I decided to order a special- a filet topped with lumb crabmeat and red pepper hollandaise. WOW. It was so tasty! It was also smaller than the regular filet which turned out to be a good thing. We shared the au gratin potatos and the lobster mac and cheese and both were phenomenal! They were both very rich, and the potatoes were especially incredible. Even the sprinkling of crust on top tasted delicious! \n\nFor dessert we shared the flourless chocolate cake and the creme brulee. I have honestly never tasted better creme brulee in my life. It was perfect! The cake was good too, and I'm not even a chocolate person. Our server took a picture of us after dinner and printed it for us, which was a very sweet thing to do. Thanks Capital Grill, just give the chopped salad a makeover.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TqahS1scso6SLS-vuwUFrQ", "review_id": "sWGhkDAjfWq08zTyLd55pw", "text": "The Capital Grille in Phoenix has the best steaks I have ever tasted. You will never be disappointed when going here, whether it's for a special occasion or just for dinner. You can't go wrong when you go here. It doesn't matter if you like steak or not, this place will make it your favorite food. Their impressive menu of nationally renowned dry aged steaks and the freshest of seafood will ignite your culinary imagination as their award-winning wine list of more than 5,000 bottles awakens your inner sommelier. I can never think about steaks the same again after eating here, the best by far is the Kona crusted sirloin. I have never heard of it before but wow was it amazing. Great cut of meat and the sauce was to die for. The French onion soup was great, very light. The soup didn't really grab my attention until I got home and was craving it. Every side dish I had was also great, the mashed potatoes were by far the best; they were hot, cheesy, and just wonderful. I never even though about putting salt or pepper on anything. Everything was perfectly seasoned and amazing. I never have really liked coconut cream pie but I enjoyed this one, so moist and creamy. The cr\u00e8me brulee was a little rich but the fresh fruit they put on top made it much better. Dinner ran about 60 dollars a person not including the wine. It was by far one of the most expensive meals that I have had but it was well worth it and I will most likely be going back. The service is customarily outstanding and the staff's wine and food knowledge is exceedingly above board. The waiters were well dressed and were well spoken. It was great not to have some ditsy waitress for once! No matter what questions you have regarding the restaurant they know it all. The decor is just what I expect from an old school traditional steakhouse, dark wood, cigar humidor, and oil paintings. It not overwhelming and it has this sort of calming effect. It is so much quieter than other restaurants, people talk in a low voice so you can actually hear what your waiter is saying. Everything was very clean; I don't think I could find a piece of old food anywhere if I tried. I would definitely dress a little nicer than you would at other restaurants. They don't care if you just show up in jeans and a tee-shirt but you will definitely stand out. When I went it was a surprise and wow was I underdressed. I felt so out of place and like I didn't belong. I wouldn't recommend this place to bring your children, so I would get a babysitter. You don't want your fantastic meal ruined by screaming children. For larger parties, they have a conference room in a secluded, closed off area. Whether you are having a business meeting or just a party, it is perfect for any occasion. Reservations are not need except for Friday and Saturday nights; don't expect to even see a table on these days without one. On a crowded night parking is a nightmare, I would recommend that you either make reservations really early, really late, or use the valet that they have. I wouldn't recommend going here if it is last minute because you will be waiting for a long time. The American Culinary Federation recently bestowed upon The Capital Grille the \"Achievement of Excellence Award.\" The Arizona Republic said the dry-aged steaks are, \"gloriously beefy and juicy, lightly seasoned and utterly delicious.\" You cant get a review like that if you are just any restaurant, they earned that award for sure. The only part that wasn't one hundred percent to my liking was the temperature that my steak came out. It was perfectly cooked but it wasn't that warm when I got it. It seemed like they had it out on the counter waiting for the other part of the meal, but that was the only thing that didn't meet my standards which is very good for a restaurant. I would highly recommend The Capital Grille to anyone wishing a special dining experience. The place is a little pricy but great places like this should be and believe me, it is money well spent. Best steaks, appetizers, soups, and desserts. Why go anywhere else?", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LDFd6clx0b-g8N77HpnWWg", "review_id": "NB3SfmCKSen_c9bcye9nBw", "text": "I think our experience was amplified by the fact we were celebrating a birthday occasion. We had a reservation and a  \"set up\" table for the birthday girl. \nThe service was ok, not great. Slower elderly server who took his time to come around and check on our meal. \nFood was also ok, not great, have had better for less $$$. \nOverall it's good, not great. Will not return, there are better restaurants to celebrate at that have better service, food and value. \n\nNotes to establishment: We are in our early 30's, it's DARK. Hire a livelier wait staff, update your menu from being too traditional and get with the times on cost value. Best Wishes.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4buGk2U91RN-PCFGq2ZxSw", "review_id": "2MSHgWadgXc5uteqog6erw", "text": "We had a wonderful date night at The Capital Grille. We set reservations using OpenTable, for 7:00 P.M. Once we arrived right at 7:00 they had our table ready for us and sat us within a few moments. It was a pretty busy Saturday night, so I am glad that we set reservations. Once we were seated we were immediately greeted by our waiter, who was dynamite! My glass was never half empty, our orders were 100% correct, and they have a special Mascato Di Asti that is only available to Prime Restaurants and Resorts. I loved the wine and asked him where I could buy a bottle, he explained that it is rare and usually snagged up by restaurants and top resorts first, which happens with limited selections. Without asking, he went and asked the Restaurant Director, who then brought us over a bottle at a discounted price to take home. Amazing service!\n\nFor an appetizer we ordered the Fresh Oysters, yummy! Excellent quality, cleaned, and great pairings. I am an avid steak guy and prefer my steaks either Blue Rare, Rare, Twice Seared, etc. So I ordered the Filet Oscar, Blue Rare and my steak was perfect! My wife ordered their Seared Tuna with Ginger Rice, which was excellent! You have to try their Lobster Mac and Cheese! WOWZA!!! We also ordered their Truffle French fries which were dynamite!\n\nFor dessert we had the Coconut Cream Pie and the Cheesecake. Out of this world!!! \n\nThis is a definite try for my upscale foodies.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uIym9LtkuwvzUP6pQRrlGA", "review_id": "8UBXX_Ptw7VPqO-b494J2g", "text": "I would give this Capital Grille location no stars if possible. I don't mean to be harsh, but I expect A LOT more out of restaurants that charge this much for their food. My mom, brother, boyfriend and I visited Capital Grille, mid-May, for an early birthday dinner for myself. We have never dined at a Capital Grille, but have been to the Palm several times, as well as BLT Steak restaurant group. This was our first experience and last one. We wasted almost $500 on this horrendous dining experience. Number one, we ordered a bottle of wine, it literally took our server, Ken, around 20 minutes to find the bottle of wine in their cellar. We were seated near the cellar where he was searching for the bottle, and watched him. At one point he became flustered and went to check on another table. Finally, he came to table with the wine. My brother and boyfriend started with the French Onion soup, it was decent, but overpriced for what it is. I started with the Lobster Bisque, which had to be sent back because it was cold and had butchered overcooked lobster floating on top. Ken returned with a proper bisque at the correct temperature, also decent but overpriced. My mom had the Spinach salad, very small portion, and the knife cuts were a joke. Mushrooms sliced at different widths, onions, some sliced thin, some sliced thick. Mediocre at best. We didn't even mention the salad until the end of the meal, when things had just become too much. The excuse we received was that this was the \"corporate recipe\", this is how corporate wants the vegetables sliced, in random different sizes, isn't it about presentation, especially when you pay this much? My brother ordered the Dry Aged Porterhouse, my mom ordered the Kona Crusted Dry Aged Bone In Sirloin, and I ordered the Delmonico. We also ordered their \"signature\" potato gratin, creamed spinach, and the Truffle Fries. Unimpressed in the quality and flavor of meat, I'm not sure if they were even serving Prime that day. Maybe a corporate decision? The gratin was a joke, topped with crushed potato flakes, seriously? Creamed spinach mediocre. The Fries were very good actually, but how can you mess up fries? The most disappointing and shocking moment is when Ken tried to argue with my boyfriend that the steak her ordered, the Dry Aged Steak Au Poivre, which he ordered rare, and came out medium, was rare, until he took to the kitchen and put it under the light. Then comes back to tell us that the salad is on them since we hated it, which my mom only said that it wasn't the best and it wasn't the worst spinach salad she has had. They gave us an on the house coconut cream pie to go. Which I took one bite when I got home and threw it away. Very disappointing when you spend this much money and receive this type of service and quality of food. We might as well set $500 on fire.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OaqnrdmDVX5cwc6OwZg_cw", "review_id": "UK3TdNragLiulyt-U-wUjw", "text": "My second fav steak house!!", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "NrMU4Qs8qqIZ536buLYQ8w", "review_id": "VtRnLYCwEI7pyMLzC0MCZA", "text": "Conclusion: Top notch, great service and great food.\n\nThe breakdown:  I would say a good dining experience is the sum of the food, the environment, and the service.\n\nSo...the lady and I decided on a whim that the Capital Grille would be the AZ Restaurant pick of the evening. We went after late evening at work...my environment is pretty casual, so I was in t-shirt and shorts. Even on a Tu night it seemed the general atmosphere was business casual.  We were greeted and seated as soon as we came in and appeared no judgments were made. We then waited.  ....and waited.....and waited.  I was beginning to wonder if they didn't like my attire or something.  We noticed it seemed there was a huddle between the wait staff wondering who would take our table. Still no one.  I got up to use the rest room and when I got back my lady said they were bringing out some calamari on the house for our wait.  Sweet!  I generally don't care one anyone the other about calamari...but theirs was really good.  A bit of. A spice, a little kick...but quite tasty.  The waiter was extremely apologetic about our wait and was on top of everything afterwards.  I got the bone in sirloin, lady the filet.  Both were very tasty and cooked to our liking.  The mashed potatoes were delicious...creamy and buttery tasting.  Green beans tasty and crisp.  The espresso chocolate cake dessert...oh my was it rich.  A little chocolate sauce or more raspberry sauce would have been a welcome addition to the dollop of whip cream and raspberries but it was still tasty.. \n\nBut the final action that really put the experience over the top was when the bill was supposed to come and instead the manager said dinner was on them.  They did not want to leave us with a bad experience (esp. considering it was our first time there.). I tried telling him this was unnecessary as they already more than made up for many issues.  They insisted...so the waiter ended up with a pretty good tip out of it.  That was all class though and made me feel quite good about our dining choice. The way they handled things and the food quality even prior to that would have gotten them at least 4 stars.  But the fact they have proven themselves a class act...that puts them over the top.  We will be back.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nTX3rtfh4zMJ_fhZbBuIow", "review_id": "1Y1jNRBB944NPfcfbXfE5g", "text": "My family visited for my son's 30th birthday. The table was decorated and a card signed by all the employees addressed to my son was at his spot. The food was perfect from the lobster bisque to the trio of ice cream. It's a favorite place of ours.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SQ_cKuWidl6EN9CtedILGg", "review_id": "QzhljiO9jn9VTId4XTdr0Q", "text": "Great steaks...good desserts even better service!", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kk05snSafuIFK0lsxoMNzA", "review_id": "PDK6I4S2-Zu8ZFYY8ojB_Q", "text": "Dined here again last evening.  Food was exceptional in a very comfortable yet upscale setting.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xqK8s3pxGaJqphvSzxxVog", "review_id": "up0tnqMfhtp4RfxRfLTa2g", "text": "Always fantastic food always fantastic service. \nTravis is a Fantastic Chef, and Brian and Bo are fantastic managers who always make you feel like your the most important people in the place. \nThis is my favorite restaurant.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gcyEUr4DXcbjnGRAWFtfAQ", "review_id": "lodIL8OYyEciszap3vw1Sg", "text": "I wanted to get a killer steak and we found our way to The Capital Grille. I am usually a bit gun shy with these high-end restaurants because they often times don't live up to the hype. This was NOT teh case with The Capital Grille! We made a reservation and were seated promptly. Our server was super personable and not snotty in the least bit, as I've experienced in the past with some of the high-end steakhouses. We were promptly sat and presented with menus and a drink menu. They had an extensive wine by the glass list and bottle list. WE started with the calimari with spicy peppers and pimento. Great dish, perfectly cooked fried calimari tossed with spicy peppers and garlic butter. i went with the house special, Kona crusted steak  (I switched the traditional sirloin for Delmonico) with shallot butter. Awesome, Awesome, Awesome! We also ordered the cream corn with bacon (most of the veggies, you can get in half orders and that's PLENTY for two people). The wife just had a cup of chowder and a great spinach salad with bacon, onions and bacon vinaigrette. All in all, great meal and awesome service. I can't wait to go back!", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YK2rodQfBU2Oe9H6jmlTFg", "review_id": "GE-kL5Xk1gemhrtK3kkyGA", "text": "The capital grille never fails!  The lobster and crab stuffed shrimp is absolutely amazing and the parmesan truffle fries are to die for!  The service is always top notch and they are on top of refills.  The valet out front is awesome and of course the overall atmosphere is great.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i1nj7yZAUypvPJPslhlotQ", "review_id": "Gbq5qZV9XfMkQatQIJuXhw", "text": "Fabulous food, drinks and atmosphere in spite of the sky-high prices.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xBfzrzySwmogGGbNoTHAgg", "review_id": "qk7rD9OPJw08P1fdXDmZFg", "text": "Adhering to my new rule of never yelping until I've been somewhere more than once... Last night was our second time at the Capital Grille. Love it! Will be a go to date night place for sure. \n\n5 Star - Service -  As good as I've had anywhere I've been. Maybe better. Which in Arizona might make it 6 star service considering the norms here.  \n\n5 Star - Atomosphere - Beautiful old school decor. A real \"white table cloth\" kind of place. Warm and inviting, quiet and comfortable. \n\n4 Star - Food - Better than anything I've had in Arizona but not as good as several meals I've had in Portland/NYC/San Diego etc...So can't give it 5 stars. It's good, but for the price it should be AS GOOD as anything anywhere. Therefore the overall 4 star instead of 5 rating. \n\nWine list - I'm not great at evaluating wine lists compared to a true wineologist (you know what i mean). I only care if they have what I like and they do. So 5 star wine for me. \n\nCan't say enough about the service though. Really really wonderful at every level.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-a7d79eTKvmkpHZT7ePYDQ", "review_id": "77qRYUrmoJ9Gd9llqtrMNA", "text": "I was very impressed with the Capital Grille. I just visited for my first time and had a great experience.\n\nThe service was top notch. The waiter was very helpful and always there whenever we needed anything. A manager even came by to check on us a couple of times. The valet recognized us and got our car quick when it was time to go. I can not recall the last time I had such excellent service.\n\nWe ordered a lot of food and shared with each other and I have to say that everything I tried was really good. I am usually not a steak person, but the steak here was probably the best steak I have ever had.\n\nThe only thing I really didn't like was that this restaurant was so expensive, but you get what you pay for, so I am sure that their prices were fair and reasonable, because both the food and service were outstanding.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "LGMHR3adplRGi1qmVBpiTQ", "review_id": "zbL7F0YXJU10PWuNbeGejw", "text": "Last night, my husband and friends dined at this location.  From the valet to hostess to server, we have never had a more enjoyable experience at a restaurant.  It was truly a VIP experience!  Our server, Ricky Reyes, thought of every detail - was attentive but not intrusive, knowledgeable and generous.  He was remarkable.  We were in the restaurant past closing and were never once pressured (or even aware) that we were the last patrons.  Each member of the team in (and out) of the restaurant were absolutely amazing.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rLtl8ZkDX5vH5nAx9C3q5Q", "review_id": "0WUgNHwMNQPUamMBYx1J0Q", "text": "Top notch food and top notch service.  That is what you get at Capital Grille.\n\nA few notes:\n\n* The shrimp cocktail sauce lacks the kick of Mastro's \"atomic\" horseradish sauce and is blahhhhhhhh.\n\n* I ordered the Delmonico steak which was awesome but I should not have gotten the porcini sauce/rub because I don't think balsamic vinegar belongs anywhere near a steak IMHO.\n\n* Au Gratin potatoes had a wee too much garlic\n\n* Lobster mac n' cheese = PHENOMENAL\n\nAnyway, I wish I could eat here for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day if money or having a heart attack wasn't an issue.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WE3AWk2O41X0kTc5t0mthA", "review_id": "IJyYOv4Es8QPCSiFiuvHjg", "text": "The wegde salad is wonderfully blue cheesy and always enjoy the entrees.  Also love there sorbets.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n3owDxbciySivULJqOyK1Q", "review_id": "83hbuujJNxqselOieup2Kg", "text": "Love appetizers and drinks at the Capital bar!  The calamari with peppers is excellent, and you can't beat their signature pineapple infused vodka (Stoli Doli) martini! The staff is friendly and attentive. If you like a steakhouse with a warm wood ambiance and outstanding food, this is the place for you!", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GDrbVM4eTFfayilxTYZUCQ", "review_id": "omL90bwP_PsKCCyyKhPcaw", "text": "The Capital Grille has never done me wrong.\n\nMy husband and I came here to celebrate our marriage on Valentine's Day.  We had a wonderful surprise with a champagne toast,  along with their chocolate torte for dessert.  To die for.\n\nMy husband had never been to a Capital Grille before.  So, when I ordered the lobster mac and cheese, he was skeptical because he is a health food nut.  But, when he was wanting to eat the leftovers cold the next day,  I knew he totally loved it!\n\nI had the filet, medium rare, cooked to perfection.\n\nMy husband had the sirloin, also cooked to perfection.\n\nLaura was our server, and she was fantastic.\n\nThe manager greeted us at the table and made sure we were happy with our service and our meal.\n\nI have had this treatment at every Capital Grilled location I have been to.  You cannot go wrong at this place.  Its the perfect restaurant to celebrate a special occasion.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uLaim_X7kE4nA2hTt3OH4A", "review_id": "ZskuT6_lDP-7JrZmhoFWVw", "text": "We went to the location on Scottsdale Road last night. My husband went to one in Minneapolis a week ago and raved about how good it was and he wanted to take me to the one here. We were very disappointed in our appetizer and meal. We ordered the scallops entree for our appetizer and they were sandy. Our steaks were just okay and the crab I had on my Filet Oscar was very strong. I am hoping it didn't come out of a can. Our side was creamed spinach but it should have been called garlic spinach because they put a whole bulb of garlic in it. I LOVE spinach and I couldn't eat it. \nI had high hopes of a long over due date night with a delicious meal but we were let down. We won't be giving this restaurant another try; too many mistakes for the price.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1VJSxhDeoUDEzV-sya5TQA", "review_id": "vgHPWwWAwR4WxNd_wvWxLg", "text": "We have a fabulous meal at the Capital Grille...so many options and all delicious...our only complaint is that the wine we ordered was listed as a 2008 and it arrived as a 2010..we were told that was what they had and no price difference.  It was very young..but we drank it anyway....", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zGLzpRlor83RVDcUjBCp1Q", "review_id": "XBiCMiJMdIuEYmPeV9Ohfw", "text": "Came here at 4:00pm right when they opened for the non existent happy hour. I really just wanted the bar menu, I'm not drinking these days.\n\nI proceeded to ask for water, she poured liquid imported from Fiji. I felt important and rich.\n\nShe apologized profusely for not having hot bread from the oven... it's okay the butter made up for it... if it's rude to eat butter right off the plate into your mouth then I guess he who has the gold makes the rules.\n\nShe- the bartender didn't really socialize I was the only person there until I was almost done.\n\nI ordered- Wedge salad and burger. She offered me choices on fries- who passes up truffled fries?\n\nBurger ordered rare... I like rare, this was fully raw except for a teeny bit of crust which was so good but did give me a bit of a stomach ache later.\n\nSalad was amazing\nCrunchy crackers were awesome\nBurger was HUGE well worth the $18 price, but alas I could not finish it and since I was at the Courtyard I had no fridge to take it home to save\nFries were very good\n\nBecause I was the only one there my food came out too fast for me\n\nFinally as I was wrapping up the bartender decided to be social with me... too little too late my dear, please validate my token and I will be on my way.\n\nSuper fabulous place to go and contemplate fine chain dining, I will of course return anytime I am in the area at dinner.\n\nI highly recommend it. I've also eaten in the main dining room and it is flawless.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iwUN95LIaEr75TZE_JC6bg", "review_id": "GQ4Zjhy2PQ9V25Qied1vCw", "text": "Flawless service and reasonably priced gourmet cuisine are the hallmark of this fine establishment. I love it here.\nMy Delmonico was absolute perfection, as was the bernaise sauce along with the sides.\n\nMy date had the lobster and crab stuffed shrimp, which if you think about it, is the oceanic equivalent of turducken. \nNot that I'd ever eat turducken, but her ordering this dish caused me to rethink my entire value system. Maybe turducken is in my short-term future, who knows. \n\nWhich causes me to wonder why it's ok to stuff a tiny little shrimp with a bevy of other larger crustaceans in the first place. The turkey I get. It's a big motherfucker, capable of stuffing practically any other fowl inside of it. But a shrimp? If anything, they should stuff it with smaller crustaceans, like krill or something.\n\nAnyways, I forgot what I was talking about. Oh yeah, Capital Grille.\nThere are a lot of older people in here. One old woman in the booth next to ours was coughing up shit all through dinner which really sucked. I turned and gave her the skunk-eye, as if to say; 'Hey bitch, take your phlegmmy-ass outside and let me enjoy my meal', but she shot me a look right back, saying; 'Hey you little wad, I've got more money than anyone in this place and if I so choose, I'll dredge up as much phlegm as I want...now piss off and stop staring at me.'\n\nAll things considered, our meal was really good except for Sputum Queen in the next booth. I hope she gets pneumonia if she doesn't already. Bitch.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MLaaZKZiNkLqeBOH5y98GA", "review_id": "wRhdSHLgUZE61p9_dJA5kw", "text": "Went here for Easter brunch.  Thankfully someone knew that they do brunch for holidays since they do not show it on their website.  The brunch was spectacular!  Shrimp, crab, raw oysters, carving station with cuts of meat so tender no knife was needed.  The dessert choices kept kids and adults quite happy.  Some in our party took advantage of the personalized omlettes and loved them.  No one had room for the lobster eggs Benedict.\nAbsolutely going back again.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yDbeTIc2HnUPQvqRn2z89g", "review_id": "1p6CBYRwehvL7q96oKOGRg", "text": "Excellent - great service and good (not great) food. I'd recommend it.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T_a7YDE2C897F0Ye-BtsxA", "review_id": "Dz3BrujyDXEepnmW7hZdog", "text": "I am a big fan of Capital Grille all across the States.  I have eaten at this location a number of times including two times this week.  Sarah, Kevin and Methune are fantastic.  The food is always top notch including the new menu items.  Tonight, Sarah provided exceptional service and charm that added value to my experience.  Kevin and Methune also provided quality service earlier this week.  Fantastic!", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1jyNMw5sbi9Qkdd-WmI5Nw", "review_id": "YDT5FeCOEuMkl6AKPKCsSw", "text": "Husband and I went here for date night.  It's hard to go wrong with Capital Grille, but after a bad experience at the Scottsdale location, when went back to the Biltmore location.  The food and service were amazing.  The waiter took great care of us.  We had oysters for an appetizer with some Alaskan king crab and then split the lobster bisque and wedge salad and split the Filet Oscar - our favorite entree on the menu.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eoRVezPaHnx2Iwl4kF1zUg", "review_id": "DBv5vVm9CXTPhjE6WqilGw", "text": "The Capital Grille is amazing - we made reservations on Sat night for our 2 year anniversary - when we arrived our table had rose petals along with a personalized card wishing us a happy anniversary. The service and food were amazing. We certainly received royal treatment! Thank you for making our anniversary super special!", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4jlZyGsJQRhqA0nIOTgFog", "review_id": "7LqRnpLQGyP04lwJ-UVwyQ", "text": "Impressed with the service, food and atmosphere! Between the amazing food and great employees I have nothing but great things to say about this place!\n\nMy husband loves the lobster mac and cheese.. and he is not a picky eater.. so I was expecting it to be so so but man let me tell you... its AMAZING. A must have for mac and cheese lovers!\n\nWe sat at the bar tonight and both the bartenders were awesome! Very attentive and friendly. I like when servers actually get to know their customers.. I work in the industry so I pay attention to detail and that's huge to me! \n\nI will definitely be back to this location mainly for the awesome service I I recieved at the bar tonight!", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qFhn3uG7uPi0V3u_edXEMA", "review_id": "foVZwtjri58gHizA26JaWA", "text": "I absolutely love this restaurant. The first experience I had at Capital Grille was in Los Angeles at the Beverly Center. From that moment on this was my FAVORITE restaurant. The food and service at any location is superb. I always get the rack of lamb with macaroni and cheese (no lobster) and their creamy bacon corn! This food will have your mouth watering every time you think about it! I went to this particular location on Valentine's Day with my husband. Everyone from the front desk hostess to the bartender and waiter was phenomenal! To have your service just as spectacular as the food is a win win combination. The atmosphere is warm and inviting and very intimate. They have a killer wine list and your waiter will break everyone of them down for you! Capital Grille is a 5 star dining experience for sure! I recommend anyone to try it at least once!", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "0IqA5ws2145EXLQ60UzCaA", "text": "Let's face it: This is a paleo-conservative restaurant, right down to the prominent portrait of Barry Goldwater looking out over the dining room.\n\nThis is a place to take the other members of the board to discuss serious matters pertaining to corporate governance. There is nothing silly or frivolous in it. The lights are just bright enough to underline the respectability of it all. \n\nIn short, the decor has got the sort of overstuffed-leather-chair solidity that compliments the stern quality of the offerings. The lunch specials are a good value at about $16 bucks for a variety of high-quality plates. Service is something close to splendid. \n\nThis place makes you want to become a member of the military-industrial complex.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Z53nh5GHxDc4I9DIwOYOmQ", "review_id": "WtFt0XEjiTOcGHcPrnQFCg", "text": "Horrible food, my third visit and extremely over-priced. I was there this week for a medical group and the waiter suggested the bone in Kona Crusted dry aged sirloin which was so tough I could not chew it and each bight was gristle and fat. I had to discretely put each bight in my napkin before I gave up on the meat. I wanted the filet but he told me the sirloin was better (e gads). Honestly I wouldn't even take it home to my dog. I considered doing this with the bone but felt that the gristle and fat would do her harm.\n\nThe manager tried to make good and apologized and gave me two coupons for $25 off (which wouldn't cover the tip on the next visit). It would have been nice for a waiter to make eye contact with us so I could have flagged him over to order a hamburger. Because I of this I went without dinner this evening - actually I ate a hog dog at 9:30 PM and that was dinner.\n\nDo your self a favor and book your next reservation at Morton's 480-951-4440 or Ruth's Chris (602) 957-9600 which is across the street if you want a good steak.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9fT3hQVDZMrj1cfWIbeFDA", "review_id": "KnG3DI7gyVOXHz5F8lAhjQ", "text": "Where to start with this review?  I will first start with the wonderful greeting at the door by the hostesses.  I am temporarily in a wheel chair and they just couldn't be quick enough to make sure we were able to get into the door without it being awkward for me.  We had a reservation so we were immediately seated, in a very comfortable spot where my chair wouldn't inconvenience other diners.  That is very important to me, because when I go out to dine, the last thing I want is for my experience to be ruined because of other diners not being considerate. \n\nNext, we were greeted by our server Ken, who by the way happens to be about one of the best servers I think I have ever encountered in this type of establishment.  That isn't to say that our local haunts that we frequent often are not just as good because they are, but this is about this particular experience.  Ken was extremely knowledgeable about their very extensive wine list and very knowledgeable about the specials and how things in the kitchen were prepared.\n\nThe first thing we ordered were the lobster and crab cakes. We asked if they were more meat than breading and he informed us that they were very meaty and he wasn't exaggerating.  I have a very hard time eating much especially if bread is involved.   These were amazing.  I ordered the double bone lamb chops med rare and they came out perfectly, perfectly seasoned and were very good.  My husband ordered the steak delmonico (spelling) and he ordered it med rare also (there is no point in eating it any other way)  Well Ken actually suggested that my husband order this steak medium because of the way the marbling cooked, and so it was ordered medium and he was not steered wrong.  With that we shared the lobster mac & cheese, and wow, just wow.  I am not a lobster lover by any stretch because I've always found it to taste like dirt and be very tough.  I guess the difference here is claw meat rather than a tail. Whatever the difference was, we absolutely loved it.  The only issue of the whole night was SO MUCH FOOD. That isn't a bad thing, we have a teen at home, and how many teens get rack of lamb as a doggy bag?  We did take home some desserts to share with the young one.  \n\nNow to praise the management team.  It isn't all that unusual for managers to come to your table and ask how your meal is, but I have to say that Torri and Bow went out of their way to make sure we were having a wonderful experience, and we noticed that it seemed to be just the way of doing business at the Capital Grille.  It is so nice to be just an average joe and feel like you are a VIP on a night out.  So a personal thank you to both of them for making us feel so special. \n\nIn short, you can't go wrong here.  Excellent service, excellent food that is quite frankly just as simple as it gets, and beautifully done.  A peeve of mine is having a bunch of useless stuff on my plate that just gets thrown away.  Plating can be beautiful without all that, and the Capital Grille has that down.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xxyIH3k6qhiWHBvGDhz80g", "review_id": "HcAmepeCXoqjm5UPMJmVZA", "text": "Best bar in town! I am very particular about my Martinis.......the bartendes at CG know their s**t. Add that to great food and awesome location......can't beat evening! !", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3ZnCGqeaJP5VDXnx_roIXQ", "review_id": "h9An9eS_wZGZAqouSnrbmw", "text": "I have quite literally been to steak houses around the world and all the big chains - Mortons, Ruth Chris, Smith and Wollensky, etc.  and nothing compares to Capital Grille.  \n\nOur favorite one is in Vegas, across from the Wynn hotel.  This has the best views and the best vibe.  We patronize the Scottsdale location (bigger and different vibe), but we have been to Biltmore which appears a bit more quaint. The calamari app is fantastic, the Stoli Doli is by far the best martini ever, and the filet Oscar is to die for.  Trust me - go to capital grille if you want the best steak and dinner on the planet.  Dinner for you and your lady will be $300, but it will be a dinner well remembered.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kIIx6jPfdrwcb9Z1280R7w", "review_id": "w7y6Zq_zvAJdWoWXJa7KdQ", "text": "This restaurant is for the rich kids that had never eaten any other fine food in the world other than steaks : ) Pricy steak (cow that is not even organically raised). Salmon that is farm raise(Atlantic). The steak that is almost tasteless. Veggies that are plain but buttery. The server was kind of racist (only asked what my white friend wants to drink, didn't ask me, and then brings me water). The only good thing about this place is the interior itself. The dinner alone was 83 dollars(split amount 3 people). If you have friends that want to get you there please steer them away because both of your stomach and wallet will leave unsatisfied.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hQJPPTEy_iamIVF7nfoFGQ", "review_id": "p8ilP6wzoNwp56TL3VUvbA", "text": "I love the Capital Grille, I love the Dining after Dark special offered by Capital Grille in the sumertime even more. The deals offered if you eat after eight at night any night of the week during the summer are mind boggling. The food is excellent, the service is even better. The Capital Grille's server named Sergio delivers a first class expierence to a tee. I would highly recomend requesting him if you decide to eat here for a special occasion.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ST8Yzlk2MqKlcaLqL2djBg", "review_id": "ZfemPz5Lu-qZqrSV16Rftg", "text": "i don't eat meat. however, during this recent Yelp Elite event, Capital grill was one of the stops on a feasting fancy. i was impressed at how professional, in demeanor and dress code this establishment presented itself. \n\nalso impressive was how informative the exec chef and the restaurants managers presentation of their meat offerings were. \n\nhighly recommended for the serious meat eater.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "D6MBY597pQEjrzURI3pWQQ", "review_id": "kte4MkiZ7VDf0TJpPLrEXQ", "text": "We went for our anniversary and the service started out as impeccable. There were roses on our table with a nice Happy Anniversary card. We were offered a complimentary champagne toast. So far we were very impressed.\n\nWe were offered fresh bread which was yummy and ordered a salad to split. The salad was okay, but not fantastic. My husband had ordered the Kona Sirloin and I had ordered the Filet MIgnon. Up to the main course, the service had been quick and we expected the same from the steaks. We waited and waited and waited.\n\nFinally the steaks arrived and neither of us were impressed. I had ordered Medium Rare Plus because I like it nice and pink, but not red. It was too rare for my liking and the outside was more charred than I care for. My husband's sirloin was too rare and he liked my filet more. The sides we ordered were very good. I had the creamed corn which was wonderful. My husband really enjoyed his mashed potatoes.\n\nThey offered us dessert. We chose peach sorbet which was yummy. Then we waited again for our bill. \n\nOverall, it was a decent meal and while the service started off outstanding, it declined as the meal progressed. Honestly, I have had better steaks elsewhere.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MBhvsi8dJTHuaKn4v98XRw", "review_id": "m3JWMtU5c-xCy3-QXyy6Dg", "text": "There are few must haves on the menu, but don't save room for dessert, take a few desserts to go for later at home or save them for breakfast. \n\nAs could be expected, the filet mignon is amazing and always prepared as ordered. One special note is to look for the dark brown bread containing sweet white raisins in the free bread basket. That bread is something to seek out by itself.\n\nOne incredible appetizer is the prosciutto wrapped mozzarella. Every bite leaves you wanting one more.\n\nAnd take home some dessert. You will be happy you did.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZrpsUVbEkuzhCqRfjM3pGw", "review_id": "aR7VXyIYt5RM-rhELwSWjw", "text": "I have gone to Capital Grille over the years in other locations and have always had a nice experience but the Biltmore location gets a \"D\" in my book!!!!\nThe bar area and bartender were friendly and attentive :) so that part was great! The dining experience was TERRIBLE!!!!  The waiter was not only very rude, he constantly forgot simple things and was totally unattentive... so after 5 things and 2 hrs into dinner we requested the manager who was just the same and sarcastic on top of everything else! For a $300.00 meal that was average at best. Thank goodness the company I was with was wonderful!!!! Too many other choices to be treated the way we were :( I was so disappointed that I wrote corporate headquarters! To be continued when I hear back from them!!!!", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XK1KQylpiv89x5Fa3qAIjg", "review_id": "k8ilOuAkAiFYU5TC8xRIgg", "text": "Brian and Jeannie are the best bartenders! We came in on a Thursday night and were just planning on drinks, but were drawn in by the incredibly decadent menu. We ordered the lobster mac and cheese, (which is not for the faint of heart) and also the prosciutto wrapped mozzarella with heirloom tomatoes.  The couple next to us ordered burgers and a wedge salad that I definitely can't wait to come back and try. My only complaint is that they needed to stock up on Tito's vodka for their martinis.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2B8PWxhAFIPCP2-NgmzaZQ", "review_id": "KZnbIDDlGweWa7uCLo8Q0g", "text": "best key lime pie!", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FVSJR7CxGy3RTS53bLDUaA", "review_id": "QbjCjJ2GcYDT4hA8OsUNbA", "text": "The Kona Steak was the best. Accompanied by perfectly cooked green beans and mouth watering, I can't stopping eating, mashed potatoes.\n\nThe interior decor is classic, warm and welcoming. This is the place to come for dinner or simply cocktails or the \"to die for\" flour less chocolate cake.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m-TvO61NE1UNHqMvB3jGpg", "review_id": "268_6W329p4EsC7UmCqxqA", "text": "Amazing experience! Great Great service! Highly recommend! Amazing martini service/pour.  Bountiful wine pours with their samplings.  Food was to die for.  If you want service, decor, and food, I would highly recommend.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U5EdP6_idH3dRMBycSTrpQ", "review_id": "t-nNfDQ-DXplu8DT1OsB-Q", "text": "Amazing experience!  Great Great service!  Highly recommend! Great martinis and generous pours on the wine samplings. Service a was perfect!", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D7P1Kg4hZe0D-v1AyW73og", "review_id": "GX6ETI8HLlm9ELllYYG71w", "text": "Excellent dinner, with superb service.  Our waiter Taylor provided the perfect combination of being attentive, yet not over bearing.  Even had the valet pull our cars as we settled the tab.  Very nice touch.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D5J4mKahKvUBJUTWanZwdA", "review_id": "JH5tamaDOrGODQhccoyn9Q", "text": "Kettle One Martini's with Blue Cheese Olives, Medium Rare Steak and a dark bar! Yeah, there is a pretty good chance you will find me in a place like this. I am drooling as I write this review. The Capital Grille at the Biltmore is the perfect place to take a break from shopping. Sit at the bar and have a couple cocktails and some calamari and you will be ready for some more shopping with the gf. Could be dangerous shopping if you have one too many FYI.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gth9uH56jrChwgyGgQhTqA", "review_id": "dGqye3LK8op9nB8zNObLsA", "text": "Great Service, but just above average food.  \n\nWe had a large group of 14 and service was perfect.  Quick drink orders, refills, food delivery and over the top attention.\n\nFood was nothing special for the price.  I have been to many steak houses of the same level and there was no comparison in food.  I ordered the Kona Sirloin.  Tasted good, but the cut was not cooked to order (med rare) and tough.  I found out later that I was not the only person that was disappointed with their meal.  Sides were good, but no different than a mid-tier restaurant at half the price.\n\nDrinks were ok.  For a high-end steak house I would have expected a better, more rare bourbon list.  Wine was interesting and good.  \n\nIf I was with a smaller group I would have sent the steak back, but timing was an issue.\n\nWould recommend trying another steak house.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "q4OR_iYq3i3LPL2ZzgbumQ", "review_id": "zfn0XyOCNLGb5KtLKrYqDA", "text": "Sublime!!! \n  The service was beyond belief, our waiter Ken was charming,  attentive and very knowledgeable .  The food was perfection...loved every dish we had, from the crab cakes and lamb chops to the flourless chocolate cake and cheesecake. It was an adventure in dining and a memorable evening.  All at our table will be back!", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5t20buj8mqWCUPu6fkWjIQ", "review_id": "LgkXL67nyazUrhvESr5afw", "text": "It's a chain, and it's not that close to Glendale.\n\nNot at all what I wanted, nor did I speak up when when Capital Grille was suggested.\n\nI'm a \"go with the flow\" kind of guy and since we were grabbing cabs I knew in an instant that a gin drink was in my near future.\n\nThere are Capital Grilles everywhere. LIKE I MEAN EVERYWHERE!\n\nNew York, DC, Denver you name it. But my friends love it. Why? Because it isn't Ruth Chris.\n\nIs Ruth Chris a suckfest? No, not ever. But Capital Grille has a way of making each of it's locations a little more unique.\n\nThis one has the most uniqueness than ever.\n\nExcellent attentive service. Ketchup with your steak? Sure, they won't judge. Lobster mac n cheese with chunks of lobster you can actually see (without the aid of a microscope), umm yeah and it's good.\n\nGin martini's? Oh Boy.\n\nI bookmarked a local spot, but ok I walked away feeling like steak greatness was found.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wd1is2Pjwv4fbYhS_snn3A", "review_id": "WLtdncovGGbH0IPAb7Uotw", "text": "I would recommend that you try the lamb chops or Filet Oscar if you've never been here.  The carpaccio is also a must try.  Never had this dish before but it made me love the stuff.  They have a huge selection of wine to choose from and the ambience is very relaxed with dim lighting and jazz music playing in the background.  I always come back because they never disappoint.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vyl2yTLv0w4mOa0ka2xthw", "review_id": "7UbCAnB0waLp0loX1mjguw", "text": "We're from out of town and  came here thinkiing it was your typical grill type restrauant.  We realize right away when we entered and saw the decor that we had made a mistake.  So much for not noticing the dollar signs on Yelp.  However we made the best of the situation.  We skipped drinks and dessert.  The main entrees were delicious.  The service was amazing!  They were so attentive.  If we ever have a special occasion, this is a place we will choose.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_1AcLM4tDndz9mM2tN2S4A", "review_id": "qeeb9LN4z4czoaE7ihWckA", "text": "Food was great! The main lobster is so tender and the prosciutto wrapped mozzarella is amazing with the balsamic glaze. Although, what made my experience unlike any other was because our waiter, Ricky, was so attentive, personable, and generous!!!", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cvKZhMLqvrAXIMa9SZkRAg", "review_id": "QxETbkH07CHCMn1kRZ1Syg", "text": "Free valet parking. Nice touch. \nHad the stoli Doli, very smooth. You need to try it. \nCalamari with cherry peppers , nice variation.  A new favorite. \nFilet was cooked just how I love it. \nThe sides weren't as big as other steak houses, less to go around. \nOverall, a very nice experience.\nYes pricey but some things you need to try.   This is one of them.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RiOXLgH3uRGoOD6MNC2k3A", "review_id": "GYy6nBuOODyrqLUSMOA40A", "text": "Great food, ate here earlier, kind of pricey for my wallet, but tasty as can be :)", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mES6IUhJ_3YMgdMDoogY2g", "review_id": "csHnO3IflYMjX42BOpOytw", "text": "This review is only for holding an event here, not an individual dining experience.  Prefixe menu had good choices and food was good, not amazing but really good for a big group of about 25-30. The group was very high maintenance and the staff and servers did a stellar job serving and taking care of special needs. Service was too long, but not sure if that was intentional and they did nail the meals so I won't deduct points. They did a overall great job managing the event, would go back.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7jZejA2oZTcSU3Xz9EvKjg", "review_id": "KJ5hBTm14E_WpEeMP3H5Nw", "text": "great steaks and servoce", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kxf8vla67ccASvtFUO15hQ", "review_id": "9AXjDUkX-EiRsPMPY649fw", "text": "Based simply on the dessert... the MOST AMAZING and now my ultimate favorite dessert of anyplace, ever - the coconut cream pie. \n\nI do not love coconut, and I do not love coconut cream pie - but there is something utterly amazing about this dessert that doesn't make me think of coconut. A great crust with soft filling, then cream on top, drizzled with something amazing and a thin wafer-cookie thing added. I realize this post is not doing this amazing dessert justice, but I highly encourage you to try it!!", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eYfa-wL_SdgTXLxrDd1oyw", "review_id": "gg8RfVepaOPOgom7q2eS8Q", "text": "Just had one of the absolute best meal experiences in recent memory. I had the filet with shallot butter glaze......cooked to perfection, extremely tender and flavorful!\nKelly, our server, was knowledgable, professional,  efficient and friendly. \nJust a great meal, great service and great atmosphere!", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wAOi_QXykJUnuxGBQGwJyw", "review_id": "KZPCHEv5TmM8YuBoPpAWIA", "text": "I went to the Capital Grill for the first time this weekend and I was very impressed! I've been to STK, Maestro's Steakhouse, Dominick's, etc but I had never really heard much about Capital Grill, so I didn't know if it could compete. Well, it definitely did and it was very good!\n\nI ordered the filet mignon and it was cooked to the perfect medium rare that I requested. We ordered saut\u00e9ed spinach and mushrooms for sides - I really liked the way they did the mushrooms. For dessert we had the Cr\u00e8me Br\u00fbl\u00e9e and Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake. The Cr\u00e8me Br\u00fbl\u00e9e was creamy and fantastic. The Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake was super rich and awesome.\n\nThe Captial Grill totally impressed me and I will definitely be going back.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gDB5aJ6Z4_fOo5qkZpnR5g", "review_id": "wLyQcVCaoIjVfKvQRnK5rA", "text": "Amazing! The food was so divine it had rendered me wordless.  Coconut cream pie for dessert ;)", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sFSRPBzv3WgzNemj6EKMOw", "review_id": "1pU3g4aXhFhH_cVuxn05rw", "text": "Visited The Capital Grille for our anniversary.  The hostess asked if we were celebrating anything special and she could tell by our hesitation that we were uncomfortable divulging the fact that it was our anniversary but we told her any way.  She came back to our table and decorated it with heart confetti and presented us with a card.  Very thoughtful and classy!  We were greeted by our very friendly waitress who took our drink order and told us about the specials for the evening.  We were given a basket full of various breads, all of which were very tasty.  The waitress then brought out a cucumber salmon appetizer which we did not order but was very delicious.  I opted for the special of two filet minon tenderloins topped with shrimp scampi.  TO DIE FOR!!!  The meat was tender and cooked just right and the scampi sauce was like no scampi sauce I've ever had before which made it so delicious!  The scampi sauce on top of the steak...amazing!!!  My husband had the Dry Aged Sirloin Steak which had great flavor and was very moist and tender.  We ordered a side of asparagus to share which was also very good but maybe had a bit too much lemon flavor for my taste.  We opted to skip dessert because our meal was so filling and delicious but because it was our anniversary they brought us dessert anyway.  It consisted of a light and fluffy cheesecake br\u00fbl\u00e9e that was out of this world as well as a flourless chocolate cake that was also delicious.  Both desserts were served with a side of fresh berries and sauce.  Our experience at The Capital Grille was second to none and I would definitely suggest this place to anyone!!", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "azj8vFl7JuSyHqamSVhd4A", "review_id": "zl6hzJhjz3G2Byc6_n93xA", "text": "Visited the Capital Grill for a wonderful valentine's dinner.   \n\nStarting with a drink at the bar, we were quickly informed that our table was ready.  Unlike most spots these days, they insisted that we not close out our bar tab and instead transferred it to our table so that we didn't have to hassle with it.   I was pleasantly surprised since it seems so many places now do not want to do that even if they can.  That said, I can no longer remember what my girlfriend and I had for dinner, as it has been almost three months since we were there, but I can say that it was all excellent.  My initial review, when I started writing it, was to be 5 stars, and my memory of the evening (even though I can't remember the specifics) remains 5 stars.  \n\nThis was an excellent choice for our V Day dinner, highly recommend.  I really don't think you can go wrong with Capital Grill.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FCxBY8fmF4g68Va1CEsBpg", "review_id": "q5FaYwat_trYHRjHNUSFhA", "text": "A nearly perfect dinner. My husband and I took my meat and potato loving parents to Capital Grille for restaurant week. The service was impeccable. Our waiter was knowledgable and very accommodating. I don't eat meat and hate salmon which were the options for restaurant week. He got me bass.It was so good. It was perfectly cooked and seasoned to perfection. . The lobster mac and cheese was great as a side. It was creamy and not fishy. The calamari appetizer was perfect. It had peppers which made it spicy. My husband and parents got the prime rib and said it was great. The meal was expensive but worth it.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y_nk4KhoHlkd1WRKCfIhuA", "review_id": "iv8r65ntO8LCKOHODB1YrQ", "text": "My wife and I went here during restaurant week. I had been wanting to go here and give them a try and this was the incentive I needed.\nOur waiter Jorge was one of the best waiters I have ever had. He gets 5 stars. He was never in the way. He came to your table when you needed something almost like he was reading your thoughts. He was no where around but when I dropped a fork, he was there with another fork in 30 seconds. If you go you probably can't get the waiter you want but if you can ask for Jorge. You will be very pleased.\nDuring restaurant week they have some set menu items for a set amount of dollars. Of course you can still get what you want off the regular menu. \nI don't remember the cut of beef I got but I got a steak and my wife got a Filet. She said hers was very good. I got mine rare. Most places think when you order rare you really want medium rare. They did cook the meat exactly the way I like, a little fleshy in the center. My steak was good but not excellent. A little tough. We ordered the green beans. This was a huge disappointment. I am not sure where this started but green beans need to be mature and cooked, not picked before there is a bean in it and warmed up. Yes I know this seems to be the way you get them everywhere. I was raised where you go into the garden, pick the beans, string the beans, break them into 1 to 1.5 inch pieces. When cooked they are to die for. But now everyone seems to think a immature half cooked bean is the way to fix them. \nThe potatoes were good and our deserts were good. \nIf they knew how to cook green beans they might of got 5 stars. \nHave a great day enjoy good food.", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "sALB8-F04S9VcZMF_GkGUA", "review_id": "o5GqLpywRG0z-9gCpF-l4w", "text": "I really love this Capital Grille! This location at Biltmore has always been spot on. Made a reservation for our anniversary here the night before Valentines Day. We arrived about 10 minutes early and our car service was met with awesome valet guys. We sat at the bar and had pre-dinner cocktails. I've always been treated so well at this particular Capital Grille from valet to valet. I love that when your table is ready they take your tab and your drink for you to your table. This night was our anniversary of a year and our table had rose petals scattered all over it. How nice is that?! We started with a seafood tower. It's our one year and hey, relationships these days that last, deserve pomp and treats! Well.. We like bubbles and food! This seafood tower was divine and we aren't large people; as soon as it arrived, I knew we were in over our heads! Oh well, you only live once .. Spend well! Next we both ordered the filet mignons. My go to steak. I know they do it right and perfect it was this night. We opted for the mashed potatoes and a salad, as well. I think we both had two bites and were stuffed! Our waiter was spot on perfect. So friendly, you can see why Capital Grille is one of the top notch steak houses. He suggested the perfect merlot to pair our filet with and even brought us a complimentary vodka Stoli vanilla cream cordial after dinner drink, just because! As if we weren't stuffed enough and had not been spoiled by the staff enough on our special night, out comes a dessert tray with a chocolate cursive writing of, ' Happy Anniversary!', around several small dessert samplings. So wonderful! I love a classy restaurant like this that loves it's customers and shows it this way. It's a splurge and it's worth it, every single time! Oh.. We even got two little truffles in a cute little Capital Grille box to take home :-)", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 11, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "JgMdAAnBeSTI6h5KpGqOhg", "text": "How have I not written a review for The Capital Grille until now? Three words: Coconut Cream Pie. I'm not even a fan of coconut or these types of desserts, but whatever they put in this dessert is addicting. It's the combination of creamy coconut filling, with a flaky yet soft crust and then the very best part is the caramel. I could eat an entire serving on my own. So whatever you do, don't stuff yourself too much on the delicious steak so you miss out on this dessert!\n\nNow on to the rest of the meal. This Capital Grille has a great location, very friendly staff and a great environment...not to mention the amazing food! Not only do they have a large selection of comfortable booths, but they also have a private room in the back that's perfect for hosting a large group. I've been to a luncheon in the private room before and it was very comfortable. \n\nThe steak here is top quality and fresh! It's tender to the touch and better with each bite. I absolutely love their Lobster Mac N Cheese along with their Au Gratin potatoes. Get both and happily roll out of their like I do! My favorite meal consists of a the Capital Grille chopped salad, the Filet Oscar (topped with crab meat), sharing the Lobster Mac and Au Gratin and completing the gluttonous experience with the Coconut Cream Pie. It's worth every calorie and then some. \n\nImportant Notes:\n\n- They serve lunch and often do amazing three course lunch specials. \n\n- During the summer, they do dining after dark which means they offer a special prix fix menu starting after 8 PM that includes an appetizer, two entrees, two drinks and dessert all for $50!\n\n- Make a reservation, especially on weekends and during the busy season. \n\nA special fun fact: \n\n- I learned an amazing piece of information about their giving. Every day, they give away all the left over food to a local charity, so no food goes to waste!", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bb1rbtX-PzSYpb57isi9Ow", "review_id": "6A815uTKx4rytcLuW6ItOA", "text": "The perfect food, perfect location, perfect ambiance, perfect service all makes for the perfect experience. Hands down one of the most classiest and customer service oriented restaurants I have ever been to.\n\n We were on our way to a concert and decided to get a bite before at a nice restaurant. Drove past the Cheesecake Factory and thought I wanted to try something different. As we were riding through the parking lot confused I just pulled up in this valet parking and said lets go and eat.\n\nWOW did we stumble upon a gem. Upon walking in, we were greeted with a list of hosts who made us feel very welcomed. I was taken back by the decor and the surrounding of a vast array of vintage wines. \n\nEverything about this place is first class. The service, the food, and setting. I ordered the Delmonico Steak and it was seasoned perfectly and cooked to perfection. As a order my steaks medium rare the quality of meat is priority, and the Delmonico did not disappoint. It is melt in your mouth quality steak. \n\nThe prices were what you would expect from a restaurant like that, however it is actually competitive with other prime steakhouses in the valley but you do not get this level of service. \n\nMust visit Steakhouse for 2014!", "business_id": "QdbZyl-LWFS54u93Vjd5SA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pDSMS-IW5wyZK0XBi4jnDw", "review_id": "bOjCMI1gosEGAEMmYSNmKw", "text": "No confession here.  I will profess my love for this joint.  Not the closest one to where I live, but better tasting.  I see the same people working there no matter when I show up.  I think they're robots.  Great food nonetheless.  You can never go wrong with the rolled tacos.", "business_id": "o3TruOSgOwNgx08QosuWTw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pDSMS-IW5wyZK0XBi4jnDw", "review_id": "_xNbwiFawFPIJIPQcKA-rg", "text": "This place has slipped significantly in the past 6 months.  No meat in the rolled tacos, smaller and smaller burritos, same or higher prices.  I would like to direct anyone close by to Armando's on 48th St and Thomas.  Cheaper, better tasting and larger portions.  This Filiberto's has become run-of-the-mill and cheap.  Other good reasons to stay away:  adjacent to a bus stop and a telemarketing joint.  Enough said.", "business_id": "o3TruOSgOwNgx08QosuWTw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Qg_Rg4UYFOe1v5O70U0qkA", "review_id": "2vDpji5PHPof1TMQZpS2lQ", "text": "Was in Phoenix and decided to stop off at Filiberto for a quick lunch before I had to catch a flight home. \n\nI would best describe Filiberto's as a fast food joint a set up from Taco Bell. Basically it's a fast food joint with lots of mexican fast food items such as Burritos, Tacos, and Tortas. Prices here are a bit more than you would expect from a fast food joint and you're looking around $4 - $8 depending upon what you order. \n\nI decided to go with the Carne Asada Tortas Combo. I was hoping to be in an out but the food took a long time to cook. I probably waited about 10 minutes before the food came out. The Tortas was a good size and was a mix of good and bad. The Carne Asada had good flavoring but was tough and the guacamole while good was layered on there thick. It was to the point where I got a guacamole torta with some carne asada topping to it. The fries here - well frozen Costco fries. \n\nAs to ratings, Filiberto is ok. It fills a need and nothing more. Overall you can do better but if in a jam and looking for someplace, will work. 3 Star rating for Filiberto's.", "business_id": "o3TruOSgOwNgx08QosuWTw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c6118urLogQB1Y8mIbK36w", "review_id": "P0eLlyGaD8U4abN0xsTDvg", "text": "Foods pretty good. However,they usually mess your order up . Double check the bag before leaving.", "business_id": "o3TruOSgOwNgx08QosuWTw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "OJ4FQEvd2h8QXCMHwCostg", "review_id": "rKnYvhX287FPE91Cia9p1g", "text": "This place is now called Juliobertos, and I have found that this location has slightly spicier food, so it is my current favorite.  As with any Fill-In-The-Bertos, you have to know what to expect, and know what to order.  Here is a quick guide to a pleasant experience:\n\n1.  What time is it?  If it is 2:40 a.m. and you spent the entire night at your favorite bar hitting on every girl there, but you are in the long Berto's line alone at 3 a.m., order whatever sounds good, and lots of it.  You aren't as attractive and smart as you thought you were when you were drunk, so you might as well go home, eat yourself into a stupor, and pass out watching infomercials.  These recommendations are for you, you fat tub of lard:\n\na.  Cheese quesadilla \nb.  Shredded beef tacos (minimum of 3)\nc.  Rolled Tacos (one order to eat while you drive home)\nd.  Any burrito on the menu\n\n2.  It is dinnertime, you have had a long day, and your wife says bring home some Mexican food.  You are tired, and don't want to stop at a sit down restaurant and wait for the hostess to remember your food that is sitting in the kitchen.  You pull into Berto's drive thru.  There menu is huge, and a lot of their food is junk food, but there are a few gems on the menu:\n\na.  Can't go wrong with the burritos.  I personally love the chile relleno burrito, the carnitas burrito, and the carne asada burrito.  Get the green sauce with these.  I get a side of jalapenos with them too.\n\nb.  Tacos: chicken or shredded beef-- Stay away from any Berto's fish tacos or seafood in general!  I've tried and tried, but have never had a good seafood anything here.   Get the red salsa with these.  Stay away from the rolled tacos too, they are not food.\n\nc.  Never get a combo dinner plate.  The rice and beans are crap, the enchilada sauce is pathetic, and it is all going to leak out of the to-go box, through the bag and into your seat.  Stick with the burritos and tacos.\n\n\n3.  What?  You still think this place is no good?  Your expectations are just silly, and your opinion is uninformed.  Fill-In-The-Bertos is a sacred temple to those who know  what they like.  If you are like me, and think onions are God's gift to food, you should like this place.  Stick with the above guidelines, and you too will be a satisfied customer!\n\nStay hungry my friends!", "business_id": "o3TruOSgOwNgx08QosuWTw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sIVqfGB2Q-p_Zmb87CdLcA", "review_id": "6NFZZogpwEhDWAe2hbwCug", "text": "Now known as Julioberto's, Great for FAST, GOOD, TASTY Mexican fare. I pop in here when I'm nearby for their Chili Verde Burrito(all chili, no rice or beans). Big portions and good prices", "business_id": "o3TruOSgOwNgx08QosuWTw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vPl334misAuMKl8g_b2QVA", "review_id": "_FVSdVcfk24aENYu-M3q2Q", "text": "The main cook knows my order by heart, some of the counter staff know it as well. I always get it cause its always awesome, steak burrito with WHITE CHEESE beans rice and pico  all inside. Its very important you say white, its way better in my opinion than the yellow. The beans are always warm and the rice is always soft, the steak is always good. Pico is pico so lets not go overboard here. This beast costs me around 6 bucks but its always worth it!\n\nBut how do you make this place even better? Now they have a loyalty card program at this location!!! Every $50 you spend get a free meal(usually burrito and can of soda). Thats awesome, i usually come 3 times a week anyways, but now theyre making it more worth it!  Its open 24 7 and always consistently quality. Some cooks make better(bigger) burritos then others but thats everywhere.  Only thing that really matters is they all taste delicious...", "business_id": "o3TruOSgOwNgx08QosuWTw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "vPl334misAuMKl8g_b2QVA", "review_id": "y0-v3E4zVAyyncU9cisvJQ", "text": "Honsetly it isnt 5 star quality, its prolly 4 -4 & 1/2.  But I gave it 5 for consistency, no matter what time it is or who's cooking.  Great burrito at 2:25 in the morning, only $6?  Sign me up! Where?  Juliobertos 28th street and thomas, thats where.  They dont fuck around! Ask for it this way(in this order) and you'll never leave unhappy.\n\nSteak burrito with white cheese beans rice and pico.  Fuckin delicious at anytime of day...  And you know its true cause they just started that loyalty card not too long ago that I mentioned in my first review.  Ive already had 2 free meals and damn near close to my third already.in about a month...\n\nOnly 2 places I really go out to eat anymore(with any regularity at least), here and 2 hippies gnarly burger joint on 40th st and thomas(cheesesteak and chicken sandwiches kick ass there!)  Why go anywhere else when they dont want to give back to those who keep them in business? Juliobertos is the perfect 24 hour place to fall back on when nothing else is open!", "business_id": "o3TruOSgOwNgx08QosuWTw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "onCVo3jNuKsSk8HcpDE1sQ", "review_id": "dYOcbrUpeU-v7wLCv7FG_g", "text": "Happiness prevails here because:\nI CRAVE this Salsa Verde and they just happen to offer:\n\n24-hour drive-thru, 24-hour breakfast, Substitutes whole egg with only whites on request for the country breakfast burrito.....ayiyi! Mexi-heaven :)\n\nBreakfast of this champion, New Year's diet or not!", "business_id": "o3TruOSgOwNgx08QosuWTw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "R15def-wYLFRwZ_Tgou8Qg", "review_id": "ujLtOKFlW1rd3mb0l6B12w", "text": "Reasonably priced burrito compared to Filibertos. \n\nGet the California burrito. Super tasty. Open all day.\n\nThe Cali Bureet is a carne asada based burrito with french fries in it. Super tasty and an excellent value.", "business_id": "o3TruOSgOwNgx08QosuWTw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ja8FvcWiWHEXME2vmTPTkA", "review_id": "MdZ6DOFmQKW6_N4jhqX1_g", "text": "It's just your regular Filberto's but it's Julio's....\n\nIf you want the ultimate Filberto's/Julioberto's experience, hit up the Filberto's on Thomas St and Rural Road.  That place is awesome!  It's a nice restaurant experience with a kickass bar!  The people who work there are really what put it over the top.", "business_id": "o3TruOSgOwNgx08QosuWTw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "k4-6lakq7t3kCgbvPxcuvg", "review_id": "-AvKyDD27fBh5zel3jo5lw", "text": "Always good take-away Mexican food!  \n\nWe come here all the time and on this particular visit I got a grilled shrimp salad with avocados, onions, tomatoes, lettuce and bell peppers.  My husband got a huge bean and cheese burrito and our young daughter got the carne asada fries; crisp french fries smothered in delicious carne asada, cheddar cheese, guacamole and sour cream.  (Shhh...don't tell anyone, the carne asada fries were really for mommy, that healthy salad was just a ruse..)\n\nEverything was hot and delicious, as usual.  We love this place!", "business_id": "o3TruOSgOwNgx08QosuWTw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a7cnAfRVtWCbENPkoLtlhw", "review_id": "ztN-cDK0D7E2jYOAQzHqAA", "text": "This place is the good, the bad, and the ugly.  Not the best place for sober or drunk munchies.  Like the chips & salsa (they don't tell you, but it's actually really good Pico de Gallo). Unfortunately the chips are soggy after 1 minute. Good but soggy. I highly recommend getting chips with pico on the side. There's your bad. The good? Shrimp burro or quesadilla. Love the shrimp entrees... wish I loved the meat entrees, which leads me to the ugly: breakfast burritos.  They claim to have egg, which is true,  but it's basically like claiming to be a yummy breakfast item when all you taste is grisly, overseasoned & overcooked meat. Egg is lost in the burro's ill-flavored meat. Too bad.", "business_id": "o3TruOSgOwNgx08QosuWTw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DghMl81bONCh5ELnrgn4Fw", "review_id": "2o7giYJG2V8USI8NxsYlMg", "text": "Watch for pedestrians when leaving the drive thru", "business_id": "o3TruOSgOwNgx08QosuWTw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AwDXLp0Y3UkQkA3e-TkW6w", "review_id": "c2FNHkC2XKpEAlOyC7mltg", "text": "After partying, I normally get a burrito from filaburtos but since one wasn't around, I had to settle for this place. Didn't care for the burrito that much. It didn't taste decent ... But the salsa was really good so three stars for that. Oh and the prices are more than filaburtos.", "business_id": "o3TruOSgOwNgx08QosuWTw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RMXHQK7xO-xMQB0K7eWicg", "review_id": "u3Dbdk5-HL3vEpMFjYfSHQ", "text": "I visit this location a few times a month and am always pleased. The staff is prompt and friendly and the food is great. Some of the food quality at other locations I have visited in the past were sometimes spot on, other times not so much. This location is consistent with the quality of the food I receive.", "business_id": "o3TruOSgOwNgx08QosuWTw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wYzOrThSYP8WwioLfsu4vQ", "review_id": "_LVRMIuneOvTSorcIEBpCw", "text": "Cypress Pita Grill is great little restaurant to grab a quick snack, an afternoon beer, or a light dinner. The restaurant is located in the Town & Country plaza, next to Trader Joe's. It's a pleasant enough atmosphere, with a small dining room and plenty of outdoor seating. The waitstaff can be hit and miss, but I've never had anything less than acceptable service. \n\nYou have to try the greek fries!!! They are amazing-- with this zesty lemon sauce and feta cheese. Pure heaven! I can dream of nothing else now. The rest of the food is always good. I wouldn't say \"amazing,\" but definately healthy, light and filling. The veggies in the greek salad are always fresh, and the meat tastes slow grilled-- nice and tender. This is a great place to go when you are looking for a laid back meal any time of the day.\n\nUPDATE: I've upped to to 5 stars. Today I tried their white peach sangria. Yes, folks-- they have sangria. Two kinds, I might add. It's heavenly. Go there! Now! Get some for yourself!!!", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 13, "useful": 12, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "pIfC0byq7tkxFirDDHMZuQ", "text": "Nestled amongst the many malls along Camelback in the 18th to 24 th Street range, sits Cyprus Pita Grill. A cozy, airy, light filled space with an open kitchen, really hits the target. Again, a fave of John the chef, the beautiful Greek woman in the kitchen smiled at us (ok, she smiled at John). We both ordered the lamb pita and as a side choice, the greek fries. OMG, two words for ya, dee mutha freakin lishus! Man, I'm bad at math. I remember nothing of my math education, except for the crush I had on Mr. Johnson the geometry teacher/football coach/neighbor....and let me tell you he looked good in his bermuda shorts, black socks, shirtless and sweaty mowing his front lawn. But I digress...the fries...heavenly. Fries, cooked to perfection, with lemon juice and feta cheese, oh so good. The pita, was overstuffed with perfectly spiced lamb. Chased with a brisk, refreshing iced tea....a perfect lunch hour for the chef and I. Service was right on...friendly, effecient and professional. It reminded me of a cafe in Mykonos. That I saw on a postcard. OPAH yelpers!\nP.S. I want to dedicate this review to my friend Tod. No one could put away a Dr. Pepper like my friend Tod. Here's lookin' at you big guy...I love you!", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "eBFm-lABQiKpaUcPDfYOgA", "review_id": "p_ycPn17Pocgn0KT-GqZTQ", "text": "this place prolly deserves 4 stars as a lunch place, which is when i go. its counter service during lunch, and you can get a giant wrap thats a meal in itself for 5 dollars. it isn't the greatest greek food you will ever have, but it's still really good and the place has a good town and country ambiance, a patio, and good iced tea to go with it.\n\nas a sit-down dinner place it doesn't compare to pita jungle.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AUaOkqlvu6QB4OquKfp9Ng", "review_id": "LJ957UZzEd5pjOhF0P5hMg", "text": "OK.  I am a Greek food afficionado and I can say that this place has the best Greek/Cypriot food I have ever tried.  This place was introduced to me by my Cypriot and Greek friends and I can't try anything else without comparing it to CPG.  \n\nI would pay ten times the amount for the hummus and pita bread.  Both are the best I've ever had (including homemade)! Their lamb and chicken souvlaki is TO DIE FOR.  And the prices are ridiculously low.  I did takeout here at least once a week when I lived in PHX.  And the owner Christos is a sweetie.  It's such a great atmosphere for a casual dinner with a date or friends - you must go!\n\nI have to add that I have eaten the souvlaki dishes at Evvia in the California Bay Area (the sister restaurant to Kokkari Estiatorio, which is ranked the #1 Greek restaurant in California).  The $7 souvlaki at Cyprus Pita Grill is BETTER.  Yeah.  Run, don't walk here.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "THN1gW3GtetokJZaQ_J0Tg", "review_id": "lVjbWw1XcoAUtWiMBJ_5kA", "text": "It was back in the '80s when Town and Country Shopping Center was a hoppin' place on weekend nights because of its great selection of trendy restaurants. Maybe those heydays are gone, but as someone from the neighborhood, I am glad to see a few small \"boutique\" restaurants going in, and Cyprus Pita Grill might well start drawing more crowds. The food is carefully prepared and presented, the atmosphere is cute faux Greek, and the service is pleasant. The lamb on my gyro plate was tender and scrumptious and I regret I didn't order any appetizers. A neighboring table was ordering all appetizers instead of entrees and they looked wonderful. Three of us sated ourselves for a mere $45 and resolved to stop by more often.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cZEVW_x0NKI69Xm55tknBg", "review_id": "-ewYNkiBcMvTkdNlfu_RMA", "text": "I dig this spot! I worked next to it for a few years and it gets better and better. The owners are actually Greek and seem to know what they are doing. The garlic fries are awesome and my fave is the gyro plate, yummy. Everything is pretty good, even the location and the price.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "4TLXxnb8gh7BZ6TnTN8CPw", "text": "Ok so first of all, it seems like the girls taking the orders are always hot, kinda like at Pita Jungle. The food is good, not great, but definitely above average. It's a great healthy option and is much cheaper than Pita Jungle, which I've always thought was overpriced anyway. Lunch with a drink is usually under 8 bucks and always very quick. I don't understand the plastic cups for the soda, why not just give styrofoam ones, then people can take them with on the road... or is this because people will drink less soda? weird.\n\nThey skimp on quality of vegtables... most people think as long as you are eating veggies, you are doing a good job, oh no... not at all. Iceberg lettuce has no nutritional value at all. Fattoush and a few other places serve good lettuce. So yeah, better than Pita Jungle, but not as good as Fattoush.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "EEsYi_yEGWADkWJxkkWcYg", "review_id": "fAcg_7Jr4qlGKxzRO2B8rg", "text": "Someday I'll branch out and try some other dishes, but the Chicken Cesar Pita keeps me coming back!\n\nChicken is always hot, lettuce always fresh and well chilled - The perfect combination!  And at $4.95, you can't beat it!  I actually like the fact that it's served on a traditional pita (taco style), not a burrito pita like most other pita joints.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "rPGZttaVjRoVi3GYbs62cg", "review_id": "RkDDs7_te6Dlo2f4QpTtqQ", "text": "I stopped by the Cypress Pita Grill last weekend and treated myself to a salad and side of greek fries.   The portions were large... the \"side order\" of fries would have been plenty for two people to share.\n\nMy salad was filled with all my favorite stuff... crisp lettuce, tomato, olives, and feta surrounded by soft pita triangles.  The fries were swimming in feta and dressing... mmm, so good.  \n\nI'm looking forward to going back and stuffing myself on more fries!", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TFoC8qQCI2VfQe3rB0Q0ng", "review_id": "aI4AmgbqOh1ALonZ1VAP6g", "text": "I tried this place for the first time since I have been working in the area for 6 months.  Loved it!  I got the special, Chicken Cesar wrap and it was great!  The chicken was hot and the lettuce was cool, and not too much dressing...A simple dining choice that has good quality.  I will definitely return!", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-VAF4FC-WKd39_t_RV8XdA", "review_id": "4IOmedONANXJqmSeGYxnmQ", "text": "This place was my regular lunch spot for years. Once because I moved further away did I forget about it, but now that I'm closer, it's making it back into the rotation of places to eat. \n\nPost peak hours, there is almost always ample seating. It's traditionally seat yourself during non-lunch hours, and the place is small enough where the server staff finds you quickly., \n\nThey offer two types of iced teas, regular and Passion Fruit, served in large tumblers. \n\nI always get started with the Greek Fries. They are smothered in melted feta, lemon juice, and oregano, It's a good sized portion for the price. \n\nThen I always get a Gyro Pita. I have never deviated past that. But it's consistent service and good food.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "O6JwI9Ide_fIn_t_6k5IQg", "review_id": "S0THziLpZcFSQ8HbRQvj6Q", "text": "Really a nice little find. Four stars for the gyro dinner, veggie plate and greek salad. They were all really good and the price is definitely right. i will definitely be back here again!", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "cOaan-hRNqiZHPJ24gUhSg", "review_id": "f6vQ6orfxqATJCxOgwC1gw", "text": "Located in the Town and Country Plaza in Phoenix on 20th St. and Camelback, Cyprus Pita Grill appropriately brings excellent food and ambiance.\n\nI have eaten at this restaurant dozens of times and can say that they are consistently wonderful. The management is so charming! The owner is from the island country of Cyprus.\n\nThere is some nice artwork on the walls and interesting decor. The restaurant is wide open but intimacy doesn't suffer. Lighting is subdued and slightly romantic although there is no reason to feel awkward if eating alone. There is also a nice patio on two sides of the restaurant perfect for people watching or getting a breath of fresh air.\n\nThe food is superb! My favorites are hummus, chicken souvlaki (grilled chicken on skewers), and the Greek fries. Do yourself a favor and order the Greek fries! They are French fries smothered in feta cheese and seasonings. If you like feta cheese and fries separately you are going to fall in love with the combination!! They also just started serving flaming cheese which is sauted in brandy and ouzo, lit a flame, and served table side. Very flavorful and dramatic.\n\nA quaint restaurant with excellent food in a nice part of Phoenix makes Cyprus Pita Grill well worth the visit.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0VfJi9Au0rVFVnPKcJpt3Q", "review_id": "Lmvwjt9x3zsvbyd4GbYSAw", "text": "Cyprus grill is a wonderful addition to the Town n Country shopping area. Easy, tasty Greek food served well in a nice environment. Staff is friendly and skilled... they know their custom menu. I got the Gyro pita with Greek Fries... my fav. I have yet to order a bad thing from their menu.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PVIJ0S6sVxGYstpyWAUciw", "review_id": "dxzn7-wF-YfBtGOLGfh5bQ", "text": "I love pita, hummus, Mediterranean food and was anxious to try this place. What a huge disappointment. Dressing was over spiced, just burned. Pita was bland. \n\nGlad to see stable something in Town & Country.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rWAz-KTylKA6cfD9lEHPqQ", "review_id": "rQgksaNNQY7LNMaLXNNe_w", "text": "I love Mediterranean food, but Cyprus Grill is just OK. The food is better than the service which isn't saying much. I was there yesterday and they screwed up my takeout order and I had to return to get the right food. When it was all said and done they did give me the correct food and let me keep the wrong food but did not try to comp me a meal or dessert. I probably won't go back.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hHimxg0RrR4--yOwj0mOGg", "review_id": "Whp-0D9VgQ-MN_LknjM0zA", "text": "Love this place!  The portions are huge, the food is excellent, & the prices are reasonable.  Come here hungry!", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "ochr4sT3MLVIeW0Xgn2RIw", "text": "Quick little restaurant, once you get the attention of the waitstaff.   My friend had a burger and greek fries.  The burger was so-so but he fully enjoyed the greek fries, a zesty lemon drizzle with feta cheese crumbles over fries.  I had a gyro salad which was the greek salad with slices of gyro meat.  I should have asked for taziki to go with my salad it needed an extra little something.   Would I go back ...maybe if I was in the area again.  Would I go out of my way to go there...ehh...probably not.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "V0y4fqp-4pSRfsz0FmsjPA", "review_id": "VOj1ZEsVOyn4IwWj3lwhoA", "text": "Went here with my sis today she never wants to go to FEZ ::sigh:: I had the falafel pita and she had the ceaser one. I had the passion fruit tee yummmmm I almost walked out with the glass I didnt want to put it down it was so good. Our pita's came out hekka quick the giant falafel balls were ok maybe a bit hard and dry in the center but pretty tasty. My sisters chicken was a tad burnt around the edges but she ate it all anyway! Next time I want to try the homemade sangria it sounded lovely!", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hFP7Si9jvdOUmmMesg4ghw", "review_id": "PAEtJ-MR7Utc9zmEM6JEAQ", "text": "The BEST chicken souvlaki I've ever had!!!  GREAT PLACE and very quick!", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2jg6zEtMpe9QyY9eI9L2zw", "review_id": "NDAJrYosv6kzsk54qq8fBw", "text": "Cyprus is always a reliable place for good greek food. The gyros are excellent, salads are always fresh tasting. We must eat there 5 or 6 times  a year and never had a bad meal or bad service.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "gUXfVNgnNF9WU73T-d-FKQ", "review_id": "sX_VphZbmdSjxWWFraIOaA", "text": "This is one of my favorite places!  My friend and I often go after the gym (LA Fitness is a few doors down).   We take our 2 little kids and the staff at Cyprus is so nice to the kids, friendly and we always get fast and fresh food.  I love the salads and pita sandwiches with fresh chopped cucumber and tomato!  The tzatsiki sauce is ridiculously good and I could happily pour it over everything and eat entirely too much pita with it!  And, although it looks weird, the schefitalia (spelling?) meatballs are really good.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "B7mOEA-S2acoo1S4t8wZ-Q", "review_id": "prsJzXoAEfesTFmSBD8BhA", "text": "had lunch here today outside with the girlfriend and my mother. I have to say we were pretty blown away with the size of the hummus plate, 3 pieces of pita with a good 3/4 to full cup of hummus, for under 4 bucks.\n I had the chicken pita, tasted great  had onion, tomato, cucumber, and  tzataiki, freakin awsome! my girlfriend had the gyro pita and loved it. My mom had the lamb pita and says it was awsome... unfortunantly we were all being greedy and didn't want to share our pitas. I also ordered two falafel, best i've found, crunchy outside with a crazy mixture of being dense and light, you could taste all the flavor on the front of your tongue and the spice at the back of your tongue. We'll be heading  back pretty soon I hope. \n\nAlso Lisa I think we spotted you there sitting outside. not sure it was you since you where sitting behind me and next to some folks with their dog.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g6rlp5No6GjEDXkrjvg1kQ", "review_id": "8UujrPwP3JA0f_xBIhxTrw", "text": "We ordered in for work and it turned out great. The Gyros are not overloaded with Tzatziki sauce, just the right amount..but my favorite the Greek fries. Holy crap, they were nothing less than awesome. A Lemony kick with a smattering of feta...so good. we will definitely go back!", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HvaVgP0S0dFaCbBDIQIkag", "review_id": "QrrqrkEYHopR7OjhfIFF_g", "text": "I got takeout here today and was not disappointed. The soup of the day was Mushroom Brie Bisque...I mean, how could you go wrong with those ingredients?? It was  everything I hoped for: creamy, savory, luscious, yummy. I wish I'd gotten a bowl instead of a cup. \n\nI also got an order of dolmades. Usually dolmades are cold and often very dense and \"rice-y,\" which can be a turn-off for me. These were warm and almost saucy inside, and served with a warm tangy lemon-cream sauce. Delicious.\n\nAnd there was plenty of warm oiled pita bread, nice and moist to sop the dolmades sauce up.\n\nI'll definitely be back!", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WquqU5s77m7O3-DpkZErYg", "review_id": "QcjqLaIWtp0PmhMKdbAxqA", "text": "This is a solid Greek establishment in the Phoenix area for the lunch crowd.  It's not the absolute best greek food/gyro shop I have ever had, but considering the comparison is with Gyro's on the Island of Santorini, its probably pretty good.\n\nFirst off, stay away from anything on the menu that does not contain the words Spartan and Club.  There you go, now you know what to order.  The Spartan Club is magic in your mouth.  It is two pieces of gyro bread with gyro meat, chicken, lettuce and tomato. Grab some sriracha and spice it up a bit, and there isn't a better combination.  If this beast of a sandwich (dare you to eat a whole one), isn't enough for you, order some of the Greek fries.  They come topped with Feta and Garlic sauce.  They are super as well.\n\nThe only reason that Cyprus Pita does not get the five star rating is that this is all that I have one the menu.  I have had a few other menu items, but I don't venture out of these two any more.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "WJkmgkrSPMHTfDTD3VgqqA", "review_id": "5S8ps74LOatxjfk1NgKwjQ", "text": "I have to admit that I started going to Cyprus because they are part of the Lunchclub and offered a coupon. After that, I was pretty much hooked on the Spartan Club. \n\nI got burnt out quick though. Since it was closer to work than Pita Jungle, my coworkers and I went there a lot. I've ordered the chicken salad, kabob plate, salmon salad, pesto fries and I need to space out my visits now.\n\nThe staff is quick and friendly, especially during the crowded lunch hour. The guys at work also don't mind coming here because the girls who work there are good looking too, otherwise known as \"talent.\"\n\nSo if you're not coming for their awesome food, at least come check out the chicks. Just kidding- they are actually a nice crew of people.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ZKuevUayT2eqkGNrJm2nAg", "review_id": "ilqvNe0mvUO9zWvz9QDiKA", "text": "Stopped in here for a late lunch right in the middle of the storm that was blowing through on Tuesday. It was late afternoon and nasty outside so the restaurant was empty except for my friend and I. \n\nCute, small cafe with the usual wall murals and decorative touches that are pretty much the standard in restaurants like this. \n\nWe both completely enjoyed our food. And there was LOTS of it. \n\nBut what REALLY made our meal was the mushroom brie bisque they were serving. Yummy, yummy, yummy. Can't even tell you how good it was. Served with some pita triangles on the side....it just hit the spot. I'm usually not a 'soup person'...but with the nasty weather...and I was pretty wet and cold from running to the restaurant from the car...and just the name alone....MUSHROOM....BRIE...BISQUE....well, I just had to have some. And it TOTALLY lived up to expectations. \n\nFast, friendly service. Great food. I'll be back....even if they aren't serving the mushroom brie bisque that day. But it would DEFINITELY help.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 7, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "wHg1YkCzdZq9WBJOTRgxHQ", "review_id": "iv55_sKZiEd6hTqxgxgmAA", "text": "My first experience with Cyprus was about 4 years ago.  My husband was living in the neighborhood, but I was still in denial about moving to the Valley.  It was like a little vacation to come to \"the city\" and stay in our Biltmore apartment.  The novelty wore off quick once I moved here, but I still enjoy Cyprus.  It makes a nice precursor to a movie at AMC.  At Cyprus, my husband and I can both get get pitas, hummus, and drinks...or we can share the water fountain and 7 kernels of popcorn at the movies for the same price.\n\nMy favorite part about Cyprus is the pita bread.  It's thick cushy pita, not the flavored cardboard pita they somehow manage to split open to make a pocket.  I'm a little partial to the chicken souvlaki with it's tangy tzatziki sauce, crunchy cucumbers, fresh lettuce and tomato.  The hummus is always tasty, although I seem to remember it being just a little better in the old days.  Not sure if they changed the recipe, or its just me remembering it differently.\n\nThe only downside, the last two times I've been in we have been waited on by girls.  What happened to the Greek Gods?  Minus a star for that!", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fAiVqZv7P_oc5CzGMX_G9w", "review_id": "8_913se_SrKwUjE_GXaOwA", "text": "I have been here twice now, and had different things both times (Gyro Pita and Falafel Wrap), but as much as I love a good Gyro lunch, Cyprus Grill just didn't quite do it for me.  \n\nI do like that you order at the counter, and the food comes out pretty quick, but I wasn't blown away by either the gyro meat or the falafels.  I thought the gyro meat was a tad dry, and they really skimped on the tzatki sauce, which didn't help the dry meat situation.  The falafels were decent, they had a bit of a kick to them, but the wrap that they were served in was a downer. \n\nI will probably end up eating here again since they are near my office, but once you have had a really good gyro (like the ones at Haji-Baba) this one just doesn't quite make the grade.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7o7MF9B9lxcWupE8jiLOaQ", "review_id": "dbYWrXPJ7bj46zBn837nSg", "text": "This is a great lunch place, I go here frequently. The food is always good, and as long as you go at lunch, you don't have to pay tip! My favorite order is the spartan club and the pesto fries, yum!\n\nThe staff is nice enough, have never had any problems (including the time I spilled a whole glass of water on the table/floor). The atmosphere is ok, not exactly my taste but very typical for a Greek restaurant. The seating outside is awesome on a cool day.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M6oU3OBf_E6gqlfkLGlStQ", "review_id": "Dh-lqjbkbozqpyanaW2Apg", "text": "There falafel here is sick! At least it may make you sick. \n\nI have been here several times and have always gotten one my my favorite foods, falafel. The basic order here just included a pita filled with falafel, lettuce, tomatoes and some tahinni sauce. You can opt to add fries for a bit more. The falafel always seemed a bit dry to me, however it was crispy. Getting both is a tough act outside of Israel apparently. \n\nWhat does concern me about this place is their very spotty health record as seen here. http://tinyurl.com/yzuutaj  As of late they have improved but I still have some doubts.\n\nHere you order a counter and they bring you your food, drinks are at a soda fountain and self serve. There is siracha sauce available to spice up your meal.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "j8ocPEVty-EEYQk_Zeldyg", "review_id": "nNquegoxb1gQuLOm9qdaZQ", "text": "This place is fairly close to my hotel so I swung in for dinner on Thursday night.  At around 6 there were only 4 or 5 other people dining in, and most of them were solo diners.  I grabbed a seat - although they do have a counter you can order take out from.  I ordered a portobello pita with hummus and a side of fries.  With a drink it came to under $10!  The pita was delicious and the fries were nice and crispy.  I think this just might be my favorite place I've eaten in Phoenix so far!", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7hLw3qNZPc8uQdLuTxg_hA", "review_id": "L_rQEUO7npd0Nx9Wc4LAOg", "text": "Great place for lunch.  Reasonable price and food is always good.  I love the Chicken savoualki...I think that how you say it.  All of us from our office order food from this place.  we just love the food!", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zCxN_nU2o8LHNVzjRrWQbw", "review_id": "r9wtUGflN-5Lwwhzu4RmiA", "text": "great place for lunch.  Good food and fresh.  Love the chicken souvalki....:)", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "esomNneHvsEv91MmraM5ug", "review_id": "1AjBRJ3IVyM6es7QL9MgvQ", "text": "I really loved eating here and plan on coming back soon!\nI came here with two friends. Service was a little slow at first but was acknowledged and apologized for immediately. (To apologize our server brought us a piece of this cake at the end of our meal. It's not on the menu, I'm not sure what it was. It was topped with Phyllo dough and honey and the cake part was kinda like a cheesecake but not, it was a different texture, lemony with lemon rind in it and not very sweet but it was VERY good. I quite enjoyed it. Perfect way to end the meal.\nNow to rewind and go back to the start, we had a couple appetizers. We started with the Bruschetta - $3.95 and the Veggie Combo - $10.95 The bruschetta was incredible! I could have made that my meal.\nThe veggie combo was also just as good, BUT I have to say this: For those who don't know, Spanakopita is Phyllo dough filled with spinach, onion and feta cheese. \"Spanaki\" in greek means spinach. There was NO spinach or onion on this. Just Phyllo and cheese. It was still so, SO good, I mean you can't go wrong with cheese and dough right? But I wanted spinach and onion! The falafel looked like a hush puppy from Long John Silvers, but was a hundred times better.\nFor my entree I had the Lamb Souvlaki Dinner - $12.95. So tasty, perfectly cooked and seasoned.  mmmmmmmmmmmmmm.\nOh note to the staff. When it's night and people are sitting on the patio, light a candle and turn on your decorative outdoor lights. Some of us like to see what we eat!. Still 5 stars!", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hjJPKQ1Ah91h3fVbc8GsOg", "review_id": "ZBP2eahpndbvqTBrCTaV6A", "text": "I frequent here for lunch.  I adore their Pita's.  They make it really tasty and consistent every time.  Their menu is typical Greek, humus dip, lamb/pork skewer with rice, gyro's with side of crispy fries.\n\nA thing to know is you line up and order your food at the register and you obtain a number and just find an open seat.\n\nYou can't go wrong at all! Guaranteed to hit the spot!", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "g6rlp5No6GjEDXkrjvg1kQ", "review_id": "ckbiOyzI56M72pMQGf_VNg", "text": "Okay I finally ate on site. Service was beyond fast..every table that sat near us including ourselves.. exclaimed \"wow that was fast\" when the food came. Im talking not even a 15 minute wait. I had the grilled chicken pita and it was delicious...pita was fluffy and doughy and chicken as grilled to perfection. Greek Fries are a must have.. you will eat them first before you even get to your pita they're that good. Its delicious, fast, inexpensive, you cant beat it.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2KNPtV5E44vAiEr5BvMkUA", "review_id": "4fLbZD-aJOldmvgOhBemuA", "text": "Scrumptious! After going with my friend to see 'Get Him to The Greek' (it was a theme day!) we went to Cyprus Grill for lunch. I ordered the Spartan sandwich (which is grilled chicken and gyro meat (presumably lamb, but possibly cow, lol) on a pita and a side of Greek Fries (which are their fries with crumbled feta and maybe a lemon type sauce)...well, whatever is on those fries, it should be illegal! I rarely enjoy fries and I ate every single last one on my plate! The portions are big and I will probably be eating my pita sandwich for another two days. I highly recommend this place, it's super tasty! (and the service was uber-fast!)", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_lA4GgcUKW1f892o5jGhBQ", "review_id": "fid0VWsRB_N2_xcFQE-qtA", "text": "Maybe it was a matinee viewing of \"Get Him To the Greek\" last weekend. No matter how it happened, I have been all about Greek food the last few days. Following up my delicious gyro feta on Tuesday, I decided to try out Cyprus Grill, right around the corner from my stomping grounds. The place is right next to Trader Joe's, so I am not sure how I missed it before tonight. Walking in, Cyprus has a smallish set-up with hardwood floors and some outside seating (with misters, thankfully). \n\nI was immediately greeted by the hostess/cashier/etc with a huge smile, which always lets me know I made a good choice. With all of the complaints about customer service on Yelp, I would think more restaurants would train their staff right, and Cyprus certainly has do so. From an earlier Yelp review, I knew exactly what I wanted: the Spartan Club (a pita sandwich with grilled chicken, gyro meat, lettuce, tzatziki, feta, and hot sauce) with greek fries. My new friend offered an upsize in fries, but they were bad enough as a side, so I was fine with the normal order. After about 8-10 minutes, I was on my way.\n\nSimply put, the sandwich is fantastic. I love pita bread, and this was soft and tasty, but strong enough so it wasn't breaking with the weight of the sandwich. The chicken was excellent, if not overcooked just a touch, and the gyro meat was as good as any I have had. The tzatziti sauce was lighter than I like, but it and the feta certainly added to the meal. The one issue I had with the sandwich was my own fault. The hot sauce seemed like a strange addition for it, and even though it added a little bite, it eventually overcame the Spartan. Don't get me wrong, it tastes great, but I would probably go without the hot sauce next time.\n\nThe Greek fries were fantastic as well. Sometimes with Greek fries, the lemon overcomes the rest of the meal, but it was a perfect compliment to the melted feta and seasoning.\n\nAll in all, another great Greek meal and well worth the solid price you pay for it.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "45V7-1r79DEG0HbuaKYIlg", "review_id": "rGCVsId0z_hoM60eMwOIIw", "text": "The people here are psychic!\nReally, I eaten here at least 10 times.  Each time, my food has been delivered within moments...way too fast to actually prepare it - but is always incredibly fresh.  So - they must sense I am coming, know what I am in the mood for (even if I don't know myself!) and start putting together the dish while I am still driving there.  I can't think of any other explanation!\n\nI am not a lemon soup fan - but everyone I have taken there who orders it swears by it.  The lamb is perfectly cooked, the souvlaki is well seasoned, and the gyro meat should be the standard by which all gyro meat is graded.\n\nAs one who drinks a LOT of water or iced tea, I appreciate the huge cups they are served in - I don't have to wait to catch the server's attention for a refill.  In fact - I don't think I've ever finished my first cup here.\n\nSo glad to have this place as a dining option in my area - doesn't cost much more than fast food and is SO much tastier!", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2KNPtV5E44vAiEr5BvMkUA", "review_id": "Rp5CbqlaTjGAO-N35GRh9g", "text": "Once again, this place does not disappoint. Tonight I took my friend from Northern Arizona out to dinner. We ordered the hummus (yummy), and I orders the mousaka. OMFG! It came out looking like a beautiful Greek lasagna (if lasagna was blessed enough to include mashed potatoes and eggplant!!!!). I was already pretty full from the hummus but just could not stop myself from eating more and more of the mousaka. It was, simply put, PERFECTION. My friend had the gyro plate with Greek fries and she was also VERY impressed. This place is awesome.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vtESplowvwkxPa56wsxo4Q", "review_id": "v9v9-o0C2CKb2Bf8MZzTGQ", "text": "I've been going to Cyprus Pita Grill for quite awhile. I'm always a fan of their feta fries, and a gyro with extra feta. Great prices, and good food. The atmosphere is a little cheesy and casual, but hey...for a great gyro I'd eat it on the side of the street if I had to.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mqELWLgzXtcQDCxY60Xkyg", "review_id": "MMSf94yGGi8i6jTvpnaOSA", "text": "I ate at Cyprus Grill last night. I have not eaten here for a while due to service. For years the food is always great but the service was not warm and friendly. However I did take out this time. The lady who took my order was very friendly. She was the same person who rang up my order when I picked it up. She was very pleasant and friendly in person as well. I ordered the Chicken Souvlaki Pita. It was fresh and ooooh soooo Yummy. I really have always been impressed with the food. The restaurant was packed and the patrons seemed happy. You can't beat good Greek food that has great pricing....", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lGttdkKbAeguLNH7c66hQQ", "review_id": "YU2aOseuZdZiYMSAnJzD-w", "text": "Stopped here for a bite after shopping.\n\nFriendly staff, quick service, and reasonably priced.  We shared the bruschetta and hummus.  Then I had the chicken breast pita.  Everything tasted fresh.  The pita bread was warm and soft.  The hummus had great flavor and not drenched in extra oil.  The bruschetta was so simple and yummy, fresh tomatoes over a pesto with a sprinkle of parm on top.\n\nIt was just enough food and really hit the spot.  If I lived here I'd love to come back for another meal. I loved the open air setting, friendly service and great food.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5_JuHOYNL3skhzxZzPESSQ", "review_id": "D8Ivo7ehw5alAY2piWwYYQ", "text": "Stopped in for a quick lunch. Gyro pita wrap with Greek salad. Service was quick and friendly. Food was tasty and well made. \n\nAs always, a good experience.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mfUs6cSN06po2GCjfLlxfg", "review_id": "oLdxOG4zMDoEefJblD_rlA", "text": "A favorite everytime I am in town...lemony feta fries are AWESOME.  Gyro salad never disappoints.  I highly recommend this place for fresh, delicious food.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Shrx_7HCsJRav2hqU5U0gw", "review_id": "-rmvhipAXFQId5RRXamfyA", "text": "I have lunched here before...gyros are fabulous and the hummus is delightful.  This is a solid spot for good, fast and Greek.  Today, thankfully, I had a bowl of the Mushroom Brie Bisque and I was stopped in my snooty food tracks.  Lots of mushrooms that actually looked like mushrooms in a lovely creamed broth that had the tangy brie finish that let you know this wasn't just your everyday soup.  It has been a long time since lunch has surprised me, but today I am so glad it did.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vhxFLqRok6r-D_aQz0s-JQ", "review_id": "RnibIj9txPZqZyGp8QuYaQ", "text": "This place is just okay.  The soup was a little salty, and the hummus which I generally adore wasn't awesome.  I think it was home made but it didn't have enough olive oil or tahini.  If I can't get good hummus I might as well eat at the Arby's next door, or run into TJ's.  The place is clean and a quick lunch which is nice.  Not the best place, but probably not a bad idea to introduce a picky eater to the joys of garlic and Mediterranean food.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DcQERx2GW3CB6cfP_4xblw", "review_id": "sfdacCcbTGphVVekVUrPDg", "text": "I love Cyprus Grill because I love lemon.  My 3 favorite things are:\n\nGreek Fries - French Fries with feta cheese, lemon sauce, and seasonings.  They're freaking spectacular.\n\nFried Calamari - You can get it by itself or on a salad.  The calamari is fried light and crispy.  Never gummy/rubbery.  And of course you get to squeeze fresh lemon on it :)\n\nAvgolemono Soup - A lemon and rice cream soup.  It's scrumptious.\n\nSo if you're in the mood for a little citrus zest with your meal, I highly recommend you make a trip to Cyprus!", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YR__roMWzPmAq8bi4a5zWA", "review_id": "L7iFu7jIEopLE2rjsyFK_g", "text": "Excellent, fresh mediterranean food.  Not your typical heavy Chicago gyro style of place.  I always opt for the Chicken Souvlaki plate w/ a Greek Salad.\n\nThis location and the one in Tempe (now known as Oliveo...owners falling out or something) are both fantastic.  However, I still prefer the Tempe location for the price and the chicken tends to be cooked perfectly, i.e. it is never dried out, but you have to be willing to deal with the college crowd ;)", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-Zlsy_1wAKbNrp4-c5V9uQ", "review_id": "B7mNUyn3bEFoqySstT7OAg", "text": "Amazing greek food! Definitely try the greek fries!  I always try to come here every time I am in Phoenix.  Staff is also always very friendly!\n\nAlso try the greek calamari.  Unusually delicious!", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hcctCQy3bdZMezrUKkZLtA", "review_id": "kYhKWql0mcqKkfEyTDFmIw", "text": "I love Greek food. I have no idea when I became so enamored with Greek cuisine but I am glad I did. I end up craving it at least once or twice a week so when I met the fiance for lunch today near his office I mentioned aforementioned craving and he led us here to Cyprus Grill.\n\nThe place was pleasantly busy but not overcrowded. We ordered at the counter and out food came out pretty quickly. We tried the gyro pita as well as the gyro plate. We cleared our plates in no time so I guess that means the food was good, right? \n\nThe gyro meat was tasty, moist and flavorful. The rice was delicious and the tzatziki sauce was refreshing. We decided that we'd be going back for future lunch dates whenever possible. Besides, you can't have too many go to Greek spots in my opinion so this one's definitely going in our books. Done and Done.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5pnY4uMN_vZf1gCt-6XIgQ", "review_id": "oY7z7TAvR8qjoSI2kI99NA", "text": "Love me some Spartan Club! This place is really relaxed and convenient location wise. They have a system where you order at the counter and pay there and your food is brought to whatever table you're sitting at which is good for me because I hate when servers ask me every five minutes if my food tastes okay or if I want a refill. When I'm eating I want to enjoy the company of the person sitting across from me, not the server. As far as drink refills go I have legs that are fully functional and am a big boy. Anyway cool spot and will defiantly be going back again and again:)", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "obc78GRakDExMOm0N_fQIw", "review_id": "03KT8Tdxn-8qKrvTz83Wng", "text": "This place is great. Hummus is really yummy and comes with plenty of pita. The boy gets a chicken caesar pita wrap that I always like to steal bites of. We like Maggie!", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sMgt2JAQ85nz59Woe0IAtw", "review_id": "WE5ioAiFOgpqJyvzF5TFNg", "text": "I'm no expert on Greek food, but as far as I'm concerned Cyprus Grill does it as well as anyone. The Spartan Club (a massive pita sandwich stacked with gyro toppings, grilled chicken, lamb and hot sauce) is one of those dishes I crave, even when i can't finish it all. The service is always terrific, and it's located right by Trader Joe's, so you can grab some good, cheap bottles of wine while you're there.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pD0yoW4VFnNwHdPKJkVAsA", "review_id": "0c1n9v5mu-AZsobp4RCQ_Q", "text": "Cheaper Greek food than My Big Fat and tastier. Recommend the Greek fries (feta and lemon juice) and the Spartan club. Nice patio seating too. One of my favorite places in the area.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_TS3aQ5wSe_JEjOjXe3WJg", "review_id": "dACC_6saxhptIhKP-PXzww", "text": "Awesome Greek fries!!! Anybody who loves greek flavors must try them!", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zcSzK5KQmnsyg0umeezTYg", "review_id": "9x2AjI6hMmDE-W9pn4Z4yw", "text": "We frequent here often but I'd never taken the time to post a review. I cannot say a negative thing about Cyprus. The staff are amazing. They are prompt to serve us and the food is always fast and fresh. They have opened a new location in Chandler and we have been there quite a few times as well. I can honestly say they do everything right and it is consistent at both locations. \n\nGreek fries are a must and my husband loves the gyro pita and I love the chicken souvlaki pita.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "D5J4mKahKvUBJUTWanZwdA", "review_id": "Rf8MEGGkAsJnWeV8w8wRuQ", "text": "Cypress Pita is a nice Greek restaurant tucked into the Town & Country retail area. First off the Service was very nice and attentive. The food was good, but for the price Phoenix has other alternatives. For Greek food I think it's 4 Star.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-yZJr73bAoPtlpHUL7JBzg", "review_id": "lcViu0BwxCwcwYHu_2Fclg", "text": "I do this this restaurant. I've been here many times before. Their gyro platter is wonderful, the pita bread is top notch and the prices are reasonable. I was there yesterday for lunch and ordered the Mushroom Brie Bisque. It was delicious except for the fact it was served in a bowl with not one, not two but, three chips on the rim. Big noticeable chips. That bowl belonged in the trash and a customer should not have been served a $5 bowl of soup in it.  A dirty fork or knife happens in the best of places but there was no excuse for the condition of that bowl. You lost a star on that one Cypress Pita Grill.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jvwnIG5wEjdOsqkYJgN29A", "review_id": "Ns8YhVoYRE5Cau3szBS1Iw", "text": "Disappointing.\n\nPrices slightly higher than the quality of the food and dining experience should dictate.  Food wasn't terrible, but not good or great.\n\nFood below was for two adults and two smaller children.\n\nHad the vegetarian Appetizer ($11).  It had two sauces, a small stack of pita corners, three fried balls (best part), and two HOT grape leaves (they weren't bad hot, just always had them cold before).  Just okay.  My wife and I love hummus usually, but neither of us cared to finish this.\n\nMy wife and I both really wanted lamb for the main course.  I mean, that's what Greek is all about.  But when we tried to order, we discovered they were all out.  Strange.  I probably would have changed restaurants but we'd already ordered appetizers and drinks at that point.  But that's okay.  Restaurants run out of things.  My wife tried a Gyro meat platter $11, and I tried chicken souvlaki $12.\n\nMy chicken was low quality chicken, fatty, and kind of nasty.  Two tiny skewers.   Probably $.75 worth of chicken.  Rice was mushy, and I couldn't stomach more than a bite or two.  Salad was decent, but just a greek salad.\n\nOrdered a couple glasses of wine, which were warm and tasted like they were turning.  Should have sent them back but didn't.\n\nOrdered the Baklava desert.  It was like a 2\" square type of piece, tasted like I could have bought it next door at Trader Joes.  I expected better/more that I could at least offer four bites to the four people at the table.\n\nDamage, $55 bill plus tax and gratuity.  \n\nHonestly, I wouldn't have paid $20 for it if I could have done it again.\n\nIf you go here, get a cheap sandwich or a salad.  They look decent and fairly priced.  This is probably a good to great lunch spot for a quick bite.  Just don't go here and  expect a nice big meal.\n\nMyself, I doubt I'll be back.  If I do, I'll come back for a quick lunch and order a large greek salad topped with something ($12).  Just too many amazing dining opportunities in Phoenix.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "Prb3Kn4sg6TLlUq3ULERVA", "text": "I've eaten here a few times now, and it's a okay. It's a fast casual diner that serves Greek style food.  You order and pay at the counter, they give you a number for your table, and when the food is ready, they walk it out to you.\n\nThe first time I ate here, I carried out a Gyro, and it was awesome.  Tasty, hot, and really hit the spot. The second time I ate here, I got the brusetta.  I didn't like it all that much, and don't know that I would order it again.\n\nthe reason I didn't like it was because of the following.  A) to many tomato's on the brucetta, and they were cold! B) Bread was warm, and to soft.  C) not my style of brusetta.  I like brusetta to be on toasted french bread, and have it be warm all around.  This wasn't.\n\nNext time I eat here I think I'm going to stick with the Gyro since it was so tasty.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RBUnZVi666z4JdBfUMkssQ", "review_id": "n4pgMZmTAgg2rLKVEc2yew", "text": "This little place is Deeeelightful! The falafel is truly homemade and the gyros have cucumber! Loved the flavored fries as well, greek and pesto, both yum-tacular! My husband n I will definitely be back, they better get used to seeing these smiling mugs! :D", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "myqNiZDq6XzJerk8uXkw1A", "review_id": "WMqZCKdxwA1rsnxGyOVaLg", "text": "The food here is fresh and fairly tasty, with decent-sized portions - however, don't believe the hours they list on their website. According to the site, they're open till 10. One night, we drove over only to be told they were only doing to go service that night (which was a bummer, since they screwed up my bachlava and we didn't realize it till we got home). Two other times I've called ahead and been informed they were closing at 9 or even 8. Last time, we ate on the patio, which was lovely, albeit a bit dark. Two guys walked in to be seated and the waitress let them know they were actually closing. When the men expressed confusion, since the site listed 10 pm, the waitress said, \"Well, we don't HAVE to close right now, you can still come in and eat...\" (while she continued stacking chairs up on tables). Nobody wants to feel unwanted, guys - pick your hours and update your website.\n\nThat said - the Greek fries are delicious if you love feta (and boy do we love feta). The seasoned rice is buttery and herby, the salads are fresh and generous, and the meat is generally a bit overcooked but still seasoned well. My husband is on a strict gluten-free diet and has no trouble eating here.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lswvZjM9RUNmmJAwQlAJ0w", "review_id": "PHFUsctyvXzzv1qRCWWcdw", "text": "We definitely enjoy eating here.  What we DO NOT enjoy is being called \"guys.\"  My wife and I are both well-beyond 60, and DO NOT enjoy that level of casualness from anyone.  The dark-haired waitress, dressed mostly in black,  kept asking \"are you guys\" this and \"are you guys\" that.  If I had a dollar for every time that she did I could have paid for dinner.\n\"YOU\" is both a singular AND plural word.  \"You all\" would be OK; ditto \"you folks.\"  But 86 \"you guys\" --or worse, \"youse guys.\" --JDH", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "40-dPni2cbqyYZ21OHN63w", "review_id": "E_GcSxL8scK7UlSEXH-FcA", "text": "My dining buddy and I had an early-evening meal here last Friday on a Groupon 3-course-dinner coupon and could not have been treated better.  We had helpful, attentive service and were not at all rushed, despite lingering into the more crowded hours.  The food was very good, generously portioned, and nicely presented.  We will definitely return.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LOENjNpItvW21f2BHYnlMQ", "review_id": "oG3ZxUJVsSTwRMOyROMrhQ", "text": "Our family stopped here on a whim to get a snack and ordered greek fries and bruschetta. Both were generous portions and good values and so delicious we were looking forward to visiting again before finishing our food. The service was friendly, but slow due to only one server working.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2LCrT_BOJvGV4xi_lmoRcA", "review_id": "e5VvVWGU0N8W8qZmCHGElg", "text": "I am SERIOUSLY ADDICTED to the Greek fries.  I go most weekends and eat at Cyprus Grill before I do my grocery shopping @ Trader Joe's.  Service is low-key, the seating is comfortable, and I can lock my bike at the rack in front of Trader Joe's.   I can always find a table, and they don't rush me.  I read the paper and savor my lemoney, olive oily, feta cheesey Greek fries.  YUM!", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bmDivXQy-KB4_dPIS9ZA8w", "review_id": "DWqqiL6svL2xO6jNC7Y1-w", "text": "We tried Cyprus Grill for the first time tonight and were really impressed! The service was very friendly and fast. We started out with the hummus appetizer and it was really tasty. You could tell the pita and hummus were both fresh. Their hummus is a little different in that its more chunky than other hummus I have had but still very creamy and delicious! \n\nI ordered the gyro pita with a side Greek salad and my husband had the spartan club with a side of the Greek fries. Both dishes were very tasty but the Greek fries were amazing!! The Greek fries have feta and Parmesan cheeses drizzled with lemon olive oil and then topped with paprika and oregano...so good...we will be back!!", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NccXEicyqLBkyPd2JPWh6A", "review_id": "N_ZFfIY6wkhBhgfsNsXnhw", "text": "The food was pretty decent, but the waitresses were inattentive. No ambiance. Good green tea. They tried to commit our order to memory, which was a colossal failure. Both orders were slightly wrong.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gg_OKjOAl_vVmdh5ZETuiw", "review_id": "rQ63ynlQmBzf6baVVPIMsQ", "text": "I had the lamb souvlaki pita and it was fantastic.  Plenty of toppings and the tzatziki sauce was superb.  Best of all was the lamb cubes: generous portion of meaty chunks.  Some places skimp of the toppings and meat and leave much to be desired but Cyprus Grill gives you the bang for your buck.\n\nOn the night I was here there must have been a call off or two as one woman was left to operate the cash register and serve the tables.  There was a wait but this lady handled it like a champ and kept her composure.  My friend said this place is typically staffed well so the longer wait was not the norm.  Props to this gal for taking it all in stride.\n\nI was also impressed with the tropical tea they served.  It had passion fruit or some other tropical fruit that I'd never expect to find in tea but it was very good and refreshing after spending the day out in the sun.\n\nCozy restaurant in the Town & Country Mall at 20th St & Camelback.\n\nI will be back.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ptZHJS6B2bQBGadUbPpZVA", "review_id": "hr3nhx-b56GnLphunUlIZA", "text": "One of my favorite places to eat in this area of town. food is great people are nice.  I seem to like the Spartan club most and like going with someone so I have room for a few Greek fries. :)", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "buaBeSWtHvYGZ-6iPFgysA", "review_id": "3bRZjQa5WPJZJ8A4dhPIDw", "text": "Great food! I've only been once, but I was happy with the lamb entree. The salad the entree comes with was decent (nothing to write about...seriously). However, my brother got the side of fries topped with feta cheese, some paprika and lime. DELISH. oh so good. \n\nAlso, the drinks come in these huge glasses. I mean HUGE. and the service was excellent. 5 stars worth. Only manned by one girl, but she was just so polite, nice and attentive.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XyY5iUUpNf906kOd52mVBg", "review_id": "GF01qxFdde43dwJy_RqS5g", "text": "I'd give this place 0 stars if possible. Went there for pickup and the waitress was EXTREMELY rude!! Acted like I was wasting her time, didn't say hello or goodbye, just kind of left us standing there awkwardly after she handed us the reciept. The food was very overpriced for what you get (got the felafel dinner) and the felafel was very dry. Don't go here!", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gxT6EtxJfI0KUp9y68k0zQ", "review_id": "ZNDQbqrieMo72HBMjdMbNw", "text": "Cyprus was my kitchen away from kitchen ...(get it?). I would come here sometimes once a week and enjoy the food of my father's home. Although it is not gourmet, it is a place where I could always get a great meal for a great price served by a wonderful staff. It was nice to see the owner almost every time I was there to keep the quality up and the it never sweltered. This is one of those places I had to sadly say goodbye to when I left Phoenix.\n\nThe food is just plain good. From the gyros, to the avgolemono, to the souvlaki, to the lamb rack, everything was cooked just right! I enjoyed the outdoor seating a lot! If the sun was at that point in the sky where you couldn't see the person across the table in front of you, the wait staff was more than willing to bring down the outdoor shades.\n\nI hope everyone enjoys this place as much as I did.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ncFbDwW5V4RfoEkhcAPfBA", "review_id": "hXJuOBxKeBenKwhbZKLj9w", "text": "Great service, good food, nice patio. If you are in the mood for Greek you can't go wrong. Noteworthy: hummus, Greek fries, pitas, gyros, Greek salad, chicken souvlaki dinner, and mousaka!", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OFh132j7qFuQCSTxGKumLg", "review_id": "jChOnzADChN19XTbCss-IQ", "text": "This is my family's favorite little place to go for dinner. They have the BEST soft, warm pita and we always get the hummus/tzatziki split for the three of us. My 4 yr old son loves the chicken souvlaki and my husband and I either split the Spartan Club (YUMMY!!!!) or the white fish dinner. I love the little side Greek salad that comes on the side because everything is cut up nice and small into bite-sized pieces. And I love the tropical tea, too.\n\nThe very best thing though is the service. The girls are all so sweet!", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FUVASu5zDmcRyNU20ZEk7Q", "review_id": "Lx-JIDIR8qXjZvrgLrL0HQ", "text": "This is a lovely place! The food is tasty and reasonably-priced, and the vibe is great.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OaqnrdmDVX5cwc6OwZg_cw", "review_id": "KkSOZfJm4ATFc2HTvcD7vg", "text": "Great food, chicken and gyros were fantastic!", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bGjGAC_emJT3hWySi05QXQ", "review_id": "HaKNcKYRWvBmGjN3JXcSjA", "text": "Wow, I have become a huge fan of this place!  They have the best Chicken walnut salad and calamari.  The service is ALWAYS amazing!  My favorite healthy treat after a workout.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 17, "useful": 23, "cool": 18}, "user_id": "cRyNICH0mhjxagvSyVr60Q", "review_id": "LaPHeH54bvJOWWB8lqKzyg", "text": "How many bites does it take to get to the lamb filled center of a gyros-pop?\n\nI'd say one, cause if you can't find gyros on the first bite, there's probably something wrong with your order ;-) ... are you sure you didn't order the chicken?\n\nAnd you thought I was going to say something deep and meaningful, you obviously don't know me that well.\n\nCypress Grill is my favorite place for a gyros in Central Phoenix. There's a handful of them around (gyros spots that is), but if you're looking for a gyros and within a few miles of this place, I'd say skip all the rest. I've tried at least five or so spots that serve em nearby. You'll spend a couple bucks more here than at the other places, with a gyro running you about $8, but I'm happy to conclude that Cypress is my favorite gyro in town.\n\nThe hummus here is good, so is the spanikopita and dolmades. For those of you who are carb counting, you can get your gyros in a salad too. I've done that a few times myself. All in all a solid choice for medditeranean dining - one of the better spots in the area. \n\nHappy Yelping Phoenix!", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4gAxr3H9L9AUKT3kz1czYw", "review_id": "I-1Io0I5Ww6_C97VfIbRAA", "text": "Always a great place to dine at. Great food, great prices, and a very friendly staff.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SDwNym_yVoAhIbmqkgNVuw", "review_id": "TT9j2_JcVnrgxEN6AXkj4g", "text": "YUMMY! Nothing fancy but some really good Greek food!", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X8hjnv-PSuJ0ASItdwpzqg", "review_id": "eNnTY6E4cTBJ4Mqs0yD79A", "text": "The Gyro was decent, had some fresh veggies and the meat was tasty. It was cold though, and I've always had mine hot. \n\nFries were thin and kind of soggy, but I did like the cheese fries. Plenty of feta, and delicious seasonings.\n\nNot bad, but I'll stick with Z's Greek down the road.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nY1ZSFwtTC4YuIHMBDy45A", "review_id": "38jW7Yc3qS9bleUBWGI3bA", "text": "Best Falafal in town. Hands down.\nAlso try their grilled wild salmon salad with their pomegranate green tea. so good.\nthey also have a location in Chandler. just as good but with a bar.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rYu-JaF51BUeyPvQSMG4gw", "review_id": "FGItwwk8yQITeKhb0x4gtQ", "text": "This is hands-down my favorite Greek place in Phoenix. Came here about a year ago because they offered a deal online and have kept coming back ever since. Definitely try the hummus.. I'm usually so full from the hummus I end up taking my entree home! I've tried the gyro pita, the greek fries, the spartan club, the chicken caesar wrap and the gyro salad, all great! There's a lot of parking. The only thing I'd improve is probably the actual space, it's a pretty small restaurant. Never have to wait to sit down, but if it's busy your food may take a little longer than the normal quick service. Also, they should put PITTED kalamata olives in their dishes instead of ones with pits in it! Overall, great place.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aTi0NVrcPJWbN6jAsJVcAw", "review_id": "0wCuv5Lb7UofcT0U4iqSOw", "text": "This has quickly become one of my fave places to stop in for a bite when I don't feel like cooking...or when I get off a plane and have no groceries at home. The calamari wasn't too bad, and I like their spanakopita. The spinach artichoke dip isn't my favorite appetizer here...I'd say choose one of the others. My fave dish is the basa fish with rice and a side Greek salad. Yum! I like it so much that I've started buying basa fish at the store and cooking it at home. \n\nThere's outdoor seating with sun shades for the afternoon sun. \n\nService can be a little slow at times, though the folks are nice. Parking is a royal pain right now due to the construction of the new Whole Foods at the other end of the parking lot.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "m7vtKWpZ9wdEQ95wJxrMrg", "review_id": "XF80BY-BuaDRacko2SyzrA", "text": "I've eaten here a couple of times and the service has always been friendly and the food quite good. My only suggestion for them would be to make the falafel less dense; other than that, I have no complaints. This is a good place to go for a nice and fast Mediterranean-style meal.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LOTI30BCxm97h05hUTTVaA", "review_id": "TAbqxZkTa0SR6WhGRdJ1EQ", "text": "Worst gyro ... BELIEVE the people who say the gyro is bland. I watch salt, so it's not like this is the complaint of a fast food addict. It was simply poorly seasoned.Total waste -- I regret the calories and $$ spent. Gave it a 3 because it wasn't disgusting. The lettuce and tomatoes were fresh (the dressing was odd), but that's not saying a lot. It's sad when decent lettuce is the only positive thing you can say.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qMD19RQYvhsqTYir3vlARQ", "review_id": "zmOWyp12i-WfbqUeqF8iYQ", "text": "It was a little difficult to find, tucked into a shopping center. Look for Trader Joes - it's nearby. \n\nThe spinach and artichoke dip is AMAZING!  I think the best I've ever had!  I got the lamb gyro - I wish I had gotten the falafel though.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "vwLmvuSyt2qervMRFennHw", "review_id": "duAb_S9ttJkkNG0nFnuM6Q", "text": "My wife and I came here for lunch. This is a great place if you want to eat healthy. It is located in the Town & Country Shopping Center. I haven't been to the Town & Country Shopping Center in 15 -20 years.\n\nWe were greeted by our waitress Rachel. She took our beverage order and allowed us time to look over the menu. We decided to start off our meal with an appetizer of Spinach and Artichoke dip. It was outstanding. \n\nFor our entr\u00e9e I got the chicken Souvlaki Dinner / kebab plate, which came with a generous amount of tender and flavorful chicken breast on two skewers. It was served with rice, pita bread and a Greek salad. The salad consisted of chopped cucumbers and tomatoes with a generous amount of feta cheese.  I also got a side of dolmades. The grilled chicken was moist, and tender. I was able to cut it with a fork. It was surprisingly good. In fact it was much better than some Mediterranean restaurants I've tried. The Dolmades were excellent. Plus the Tzatziki sauce was superb.\n\nMy wife Carol got the Pork Souvlaki Dinner / kebab. It also came with a Greek salad, rice and pita bread, which she enjoyed. I tried some of the pork and it was delicious. Tender pieces of pork on a skewer marinated and grilled to perfection. Both dishes had lots of flavor.\n\nFOOD: The food is deeeelicious AMAZING delicious . When I say \"amazing\". I definitely mean it.  PRICE: Very reasonable.You get a lot of food for the price. SERVICE:  The service was superb.  AMBIANCE: Low key, nothing fancy, but comfortable.   CONUSION: If you're looking for a fancy restaurant with fancy service...then forget it. If you are looking for amazing Middle Eastern food and absolutely friendly service...welcome home. What a wonderful experience. RETURN  FACTOR: 100%\n\n************************* What does my OVERALL rating mean?*************************\n\n5 stars -Highly recommended.  I would be willing to drive out of my way to this business. It is that good. This place represents their industry or cuisine very well! \n4 stars - Highly Recommended. I would frequent this business. \n3 stars - Not that good but not that bad. Just average. I wouldn't mind going again if a friend or family member wanted to go. \n2 stars - I would not recommend this establishment to friends or family. \n1 stars - DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND DO NOT patronize this business. I would RUN AWAY from this place and you should too! DON'T WAST YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT!", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DGTip0-KD3Rr39Oafz3ncg", "review_id": "enNNvDkG8d329i8i90gCZw", "text": "My 4 star rating is based off of my usual order, which is the Chicken Caesar Wrap (not to be confused with the chicken caesar PITA - you wanna get the WRAP because they use the thin lavash bread.)\n\nI always get dressing on the side, although their caesar dressing tends to be lighter than most I've had anywhere else.  \n\nPlease do yourself a favor and order this if you have never had it.  And eat it when it's hot - the perfectly thin lavash bread is crispy and chewy and I promise you they do not skimp out on the ingredients - the inside is brimming with perfectly grilled chicken breast, lettuce and croutons.  \n\nThey also have wheat lavash if you're trying to be all like, healthy and stuff.  \nAnd the girls who are usually at the counter are always sweet and gracious.  As if the hot az weather + lunch traffic doesn't make me want to punch babies already... it's just a nice change :)", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "GPI930zIvXhi5I0gvkAa7Q", "review_id": "coTFVkzNCYQnY2Ac6Y0YLQ", "text": "I've had a gyro hankerin' for months and Cyprus Grill did not disappoint. In fact, I was so pumped about it that I went into work and shared the good news and one of my co-workers ended up going on their lunch break.\n\nI went in around 1pm on a weekday and ordered a gyro pita with fries. There were a few other customers at the time and I ended up waiting less than 10 minutes for my order. Not bad. After I placed my order I regretted not getting greek fries, but when my food came I was not disappointed. The fries were excellent how they were and both them and my gyro were fresh. Next time I may get a side of tzatziki only because I like my food a little saucier than it came, but I have no complaints. \n\nThere was one girl working behind the counter taking orders and when I waited I noticed that she must also clean the dining room. Since it was after the lunch rush, there were a few tables that needed to be bussed but she was still busy with orders. It would have been nice if she had some extra help.\n\nThanks fellow yelpers for coming through on this one. I work in the Town & Country area, but because I don't pass this part of the mall I would have never realized that it was here.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GioHSTR_ypwUnYQarp2ymA", "review_id": "DYVlI7vfQOf5n1D8W2eoSg", "text": "One of my favorite places for Greek good. Chicken pita sandwich is delicious! I'm in love with the their Greek fries!", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Xe3roFVZWGe1ABkuhN9UCg", "review_id": "l3z5CdGGJxQwwIQP9FinQA", "text": "The Greek fries are good. Ripe salad was ok. Veg wrap was a oversized tortilla with bigmac sauce and a 1/4 cup of veggies. Gyro pita was dry so tried to cover up with taziki sauce but it wasn't that good and kind of thick.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qj69lMpV7lMH7o9wqt3z_w", "review_id": "cayuUX-QDYftyjfdQuLu1Q", "text": "The wait staff was excellent. They accommodated special requests beautifully. The Greek Salad was excellent, and the Portobello Pita was outstanding.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "myqNiZDq6XzJerk8uXkw1A", "review_id": "SAJgfeHBviArnmIHAZ_Oew", "text": "I have to say, since I wrote my last review in late 2011, Cyprus Grill has made significant improvements to their service and consistency. We stopped in the other day for lunch on the way to do some shopping, and it was busy, but not crazy. It was too chilly to sit on the patio, but we found a seat with plenty of natural light. Our server was extremely polite and cheerful; she didn't hover, nor was she difficult to find when we needed her. The atmosphere was simple and relaxed, and they had a few TVs on (muted). \n\nWe split an appetizer of Greek fries - which are a MUST order, and an excellent hangover delicacy - and since we weren't heading straight home, we also asked if we could split a chicken souvlaki dinner. The waitress didn't miss a beat, and the entree - Greek salad with lots of delightful feta, dirty rice with herbs and carrots, tzatziki, and a single kabob each - came out neatly plated separately. We asked her to hold the pita because my hubby is on a strict GF diet.\n\nI was pleasantly surprised to see no split plate charge when I got the bill, so I tipped them a couple of extra bucks. Before tip, two soft drinks, Greek fries, and entree came to $23. Not bad - but if the Middle Eastern Bakery is open down the street, that'll still be my #1.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lBMCBwbAhfgb5oKqilA7CA", "review_id": "u53HL1fHLG_Y9Bq7MrCPtA", "text": "I shop almost weekly at Trader Joes and had never noticed that next door was a Greek restaurant. I'm not sure how I passed it each time but i'm happy to have finally found it!  I came here with my book club and was able to quickly find a table that would fit our group. We ordered drinks and appetizers right away. For apps we had the hummus platter and the greek fries. The hummus was very good but I couldn't keep my hands off the Greek firies. They were delicious. A mixture of fries, cheese, spices, and a sprinkling of lemon. All the flavors were perfect and I couldn't stop popping them in my mouth. \n\nFor dinner I had the Gyro with a side greek salad for dinner. I nearly licked my plate clean. One of the better Gyros I've had since moving to Phoenix and the salad was perfect. My group had a mixture of different things but the salads stuck out the most to me. They had very generous portions amd everyone seemed to be very happy with how they tasted.\n\nIt only lost a star from me because the service was pretty slow. Lucky we were enjoying our conversation that we didn't mind waiting around, but if you're in a hurry be warned. They definitely take their time here. \n\nOverall it's a great little restaurant! There's plenty of outdoor seating and the prices are very reasonable. I can't wait to go back!", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3KBekV70D1JN1uKE8fy53w", "review_id": "Zc1kkLHyO9aZUaZdHmF0UQ", "text": "I had falafel pita and Greek fries. As good as anything I've had in the Mediterranean. Prompt service, yummy food, knowledgeable server. The added plus for those of us visiting from the Northeast in March is the ability to dine al fresco!", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MtCndAMxTTkiTGM2HQ-juQ", "review_id": "ZlPzYrJ-qAS6dY8D2NPVzw", "text": "The misses is a Trader Joe's nut so we're all up in Town & Country bizznaz weekly. So there we were Sunday night in great need of sustenance. We had a choice between the new Grassroots place & this one. I saw the sign out front for their special that night, a feta burger. The lady said fine with me, I've had their chicken souvlaki & it was good. Alas we have found refuge on this long day of errands & chores.\n\nTo take the edge off I ordered a sangria. It was fine. The prices were very affordable so I didn't expect anything heavenly. Just honest food for an honest price.\n\nThe food came & looked fine. I took a bite of the burger & it was very dry. I had a few fries which were good. After seeing the Misses dissect her chicken souvlaki & placing a piece of undercooked chicken on the spare plate between us I noticed something was just not right here. I opened the bun on my burger. What I saw was fresh lettuce, tomato & a mediocre bun...but it was the burger took me back in time to when I was in 3rd grade in the cafeteria sitting next to my buddy Jimmy. It was about half a centimeter thin & could potentially have many uses as a coaster, a mini Frisbee, an eye patch, heat shield tiles on the next shuttle to Mars, skeet shooting - altho I recommend a 12 gauge to take this thing down. \n\nThe misses noticed the dazed look on my face and says, \"Honey?\"\n\n\"Yeah Jimmy, what's up?\" I reply..\n\nShe gave me that look & I snapped back into reality but was still in disbelief at this burger patty. I ate 2 bites & left it dismantled. I finished my fries & her charred chicken. The raw portion of her chicken ruined it for her. She ate her rice & salad, which were good.\n\nThe server was very nice & I told her what I thought of the food. I think this was the first place I've ever complained about the food at a restaurant, I just never go back. This meal was.....just very insulting. I am not an 8 year old kid anymore!\n\nIn hindsight I thought, maybe I was partially to blame ordering a burger at a Mediterranean joint but c'mon, it was the special that night!\n\nThe server seemed surprised when I showed her the brown disc. She informed me they ran out of fresh ground beef so I got a frozen one. Shame. I truly hope the next time this happens they just 86 their special & not serve garbage. I've had a better burger at a hospital at 3am. \n\nWe will not be back.\n\nPs. Jimmy, I miss you bro :(", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-JtMjh1iMVwg1lKXtKjUXw", "review_id": "BP7lDAFeoVcVREQv8LW8Tw", "text": "Last night i had occasion to meet someone for a first date at Trader Joes and grab a bite at one of the local eateries. I love Greek food so i suggested Cyprus. We both had gyro pitas and i had a side of greek fries. The food and service were both good. The prices were also very reasonable. The trick with the greek fries is to eat them quick otherwise they get kinda soggy in a hurry. But they tasted very good. I was glad the service and the meal were a good experience given that my date had all the personality and charm of bologna on soggy white bread. I mean really.....what red head uses purple eye liner?\n\nBravo Cyprus.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1g8Crb6WGQUsA2l2X3yVGA", "review_id": "0o7ih5a4SNhdeGQFWxriug", "text": "Fabulous! Fresh! Fast! Clean! Best French Fries in the valley!!!! Lemon Feta Fries mind you!!!!!", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yUb8AZLF0aaDENrGVRuOBg", "review_id": "HUV2DP-JnQoWobIx36xCpA", "text": "A \"Cypriot\" grill that excludes halloumi from the menu cannot be run by Cypriots..!! I was very sadly disappointed. This establishment would be short-lived in Cyprus.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gdoPetEmoNslU0Hf3TmuEA", "review_id": "SlkuJRh7Hvb_he0NtGF3_Q", "text": "This place is always great. I think it's weird they charge $1 per dolma since that's actually really expensive but the food here is always delish. Usually get the gyro plate or gyro sandwich. Gyro plate is definitely enough for 2 people. Greek fries are bomb dot com.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vUM21g3cPEdSlI89oDttgw", "review_id": "Ts7dKf8AORhNMabKxXAdmQ", "text": "My friend took me here for lunch last week and I quite enjoyed my gyro pita with greek fries.  It was derishious!  I've thankfully had the real deal when we were in Athens years and years ago and this was fairly close.  I do wish the gyro had a tiny bit more Tzatziki though.  The greek fries (or they might have been a slightly different take on their specials menu) had feta cheese, which is my absolutel favorite next to parmesan, lemon squeezed over it, and oregano.  Mmmm mmmm goooooood!!  \n\nThe service was speedy and they were accommodating despite it being during the busy lunch rush on a weekday.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-8BqfYouq3o_UoazAQWwNw", "review_id": "tLYB1MlYcmTZEqEG4LYXkw", "text": "Came here and got the Greek fries for an appetizer. That was awesome it's actually a pretty large portions so I would share. The gyro pita sandwich was good, also comes in a wrap. The only thing I would have to say is that the sauce was only on the back half of the pita which made for a dry sandwich at the beginning. Overall it was good and I would recommend it.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TJWnhb5E_iDItf0cBteRnA", "review_id": "tq-I_DaZKqBPTkXq2yGk0g", "text": "They need to change the oil, fries both regular and greek came out brown and well done. Everything was bland. Greek salad tasted like nothing.  Calamari fried in old oil as well. Gyro sandwich was bland too. Beer selection limited. I'm not sure how this place is still running? Service was outstanding but we will never go back.", "business_id": "Rg3INE2p4zQYvfMvJduEOQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "PShy2RYNadDUhJf4ErOJ7w", "review_id": "1TnBoy6w2jNDIw5uf1WxLw", "text": "Loved their food\n\nHas a little bit of an old people vibe though.... a bit dated....\n\nHonestly, the food was top notch.  \n\nI did see a giant cockroach run across the dining room floor though....   Hmm.....  I'm torn on how many stars to give this one.....\n\nHmm.....\n\nI'll give 3 for exceptional food.\n-2 for the huge cockroach.", "business_id": "imvNxppzxkLUPH64pQsDQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wfvmwhhadHfpM9UoTV0OMA", "review_id": "0GJqEqrOpOA1nazWfEN2tw", "text": "We had the Sunday brunch.  It includes an entree and a seafood, appetizer, ad dessert  buffet.  The buffet was better than the entrees but everything was very fresh.  Drinks are very expensive but what the heck, you're at the Biltmore.  It is definitely Oooooooold money here.  We loved it. Woof!", "business_id": "imvNxppzxkLUPH64pQsDQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "rN8wAMDii0RZh6e3HF-ErQ", "text": "Dined here 3 times and it has always been exceptional. I love the fact that they feature a game selection every night of the week, along with a constantly revolving tasting menu. Wine list is terrific and the food is very fresh. I understand they buy from farmers directly, rather than a food service company, which makes it A+ in my book.  Plus the Biltmore is just a beautiful place.", "business_id": "imvNxppzxkLUPH64pQsDQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 17, "useful": 12, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "E5eGw5KRHAbPZtAP3NgRpw", "text": "They knew. They knew we were a rowdy, tipsy, cuss strewn restaurant gang. And they put us in back. Didn't matter. The entire room was magnificent. Carved concrete block. Mission style furniture blended with contemporary. Three ambiguously sexual servers. Really. How can you tell now days? But the food. The art on a plate. Sublime. And I don't even know what sublime means. I heard it on TV once. Just sounds good. Like the food I fed my pie hole last night. Perfectly seared sea scallop with a corn succotash, a Caesar salad so perfect AND served in a baked Parmesan crisp. That means, my dairy loving friends, that you consume the salad and then eat the bowl. Just like freakin' Dairy Queen. Damn! Filet Mignon, demi glace, baby veggies and the cutest little Dutch potatoes. Ever. Chocolate. Chocolate. Chocolate. Dessert was a chocolate cup with house made vanilla bean ice cream, crisp banana wafers with milk chocolate and German chocolate mousse cake. Toe curling happiness.It was so good I had start cutting myself. And pull out my hair. Both very trendy disorders. I hadn't had Cain Cuvee in years and it's great to know it's a meritage you can stick with. It was a magical evening. Oddly none of the Biltmore staying, tattoo adorned (yes it was indeed an interesting and large fellowship), churchgoers were dining here. Rumor has it they were eating Fritos, watching reruns of Highway to Heaven and deciding if the croquet field looked like a crucifix.", "business_id": "imvNxppzxkLUPH64pQsDQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "yPreZPyfWda3BlFH0xCKKg", "review_id": "wWpvXTbByZSv4tAv4l0Okw", "text": "All I can say is WOW...\n\nThe architecture and design was beautiful.  The food was awesome.  The service was friendly and attentive - despite the fact that I had been traveling half the day, probably looked like hell, and should have been hidden from the general public.\n\nYes, it was expensive but I was on vacation and celebrating a milestone birthday.\n\nThis is definitely the place to splurge on yourself.  All the suggestions from our server were on the money, so if you don't know what to get, just ask!", "business_id": "imvNxppzxkLUPH64pQsDQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "IzMeF5f2043jgDjhzNeDbg", "review_id": "KWJjeYz4G8s0r8oVOA63Bw", "text": "WOW. OMG. LUV. BIG LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. WRIGHTS...Get yourself to Wrights' and enjoy it right now. Life is short, Wright's is amazing and you don't want to miss it. The restaurant is sublime, the architecture is stunning, even if you've never noticed the walls around you before, when you are sitting in this restaurant you will. The food is magnificent, silly good. The selection is perfect. The summer tasting menu was delicious and gave you a taste of the abilities of a staggeringly good chef and well executed kitchen. We had scallop appetizers which were so amazing in a lemon butter sauce that I questioned why I did not eat scallops in lemon butter sauce everyday. I had the tasting menu, my husband had the feature - a pork chop with veggies and potatoes. My tasting was equally homey - chicken and rice and it was earth shatteringly good. I question why I bother going into my kitchen when such simple food can be made this good, why do I bother to cook myself...which brings me to price. Watch out,  wrights' is not cheap, not value, not frugal, no, no, no. You pay full freight at Wrights. The concept of wine by the glass, not so much here. You will be paying 'bout $18 for a glass, it will be awesome and you will recognize the fact that the wine you are drinking is never sold by the glass, hence the price but it will be just about $18...the tasting menu is $25 and you can fit all 3 items on a small dinner plate- not filling up at this rate. Going full boar, my husband's meal with 3 beers, a $12 salad, a $35 main course and $12 souffle is more in line with the cost of sublime eating.  Go for it, get the second job it is all worth it !!!", "business_id": "imvNxppzxkLUPH64pQsDQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OQMOgqS1NFIyAW4i66iDYA", "review_id": "DYfTSX3xlXZ46paY1pje6g", "text": "I only experienced Wright's for dessert, but I wasn't overly impressed. The dining room is simple, really just an extension of the Biltmore lobby in architecture and decor. The service is friendly, but slow. The server showed up quickly to take our drink orders, but then it took 10 minutes before we got our waters and another 10 minutes for our server to come back to take our food order. On his recommendation, we tried the baked Alaska. It was okay - nothing special. There was way to much of the marshmallow flavored meringue, which was sickeningly sweet, and very little of the sponge cake. I might give Wright's a try for dinner or brunch someday, but I'm in no hurry after this mediocre dessert.", "business_id": "imvNxppzxkLUPH64pQsDQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e6Hc-jDlUC1bF-QwAy-nJg", "review_id": "kmvKy3fm0Hsdzq9NCUF4XA", "text": "This place exceeds any expectation I ever had for brunch. The food was fresh, the service was amazing. When you eat at Wright's you get so much for your money. You will leave this place satisfied beyond belief. By far the BEST eggs benedict in all of phoenix/scottsdale. The breakfast buffet that is included with your meal was amazing. It is pricey but so worth it.", "business_id": "imvNxppzxkLUPH64pQsDQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kG8jkVFgOAOq6Ht6RvAjEQ", "review_id": "RxVD3MQWOfNhoRKFgnNcIg", "text": "Fab-u-lous! \n\nThe architecture is amazing and the hotel and grounds are decorated perfectly for the holidays. The food is elegant, sophisticated, and perfectly done. The brunch buffet is beautiful and flavorful with a nice variety of cold items.\n\nThe brunch is pricey starting at at least $28 depending on which entree you select. The buffet is included in the price of your selected entree. The buffet on it's own is $30. Expensive, but well worth the price. \n\nIt was a lovely treat for the holidays!", "business_id": "imvNxppzxkLUPH64pQsDQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wBi0I2QcqZtNOh21WlBVKA", "review_id": "pMBD2O70MpTP_e7NzSLHWg", "text": "An outstanding eatery.  Exquisite Cuisine served in a truly comfortable relaxed environment by attentive servers soothed by a marvelous pianist.  The Special of the Day Halibut with a unique ratatouille sauce was wonderful.\n\nYou'll have to save up for this one, though", "business_id": "imvNxppzxkLUPH64pQsDQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "0dgQa81w5it1PMpGpC_L0A", "review_id": "IxBxaAh16GQglK2D3FqUIg", "text": "Breakfast is usually my favorite meal to eat out... the only thing that I look forward to even more is the very occasional fancy-pants brunch.  I had the good fortune to be treated to an amazing meal at Wright's... and now I just need to figure out another special occasion that warrants a special outing back to the Biltmore.\n\nOur service was fantastic, as expected at the Biltmore.  Water glasses were always full, napkins nicely arranged while we were up, and plates removed quickly.  \n\nThe menu is kind of interesting... you can \"order\" the buffet or one of their entrees (which includes the buffet.  The buffet alone is $30... but the entrees are barely more than that.  For $5-10 more, you will have one of the most amazing meals ever... PLUS the amazing array of goodies from the buffet.  Do yourself a big favor and order the Eggs Benedict.  I'm not a poached egg fan, so I always order them scrambled... and this was seriously the most perfectly created breakfast dish I've ever had... anywhere.   We also enjoyed the salmon, but were less thrilled with the lobster and scallop roll.  Honestly, I could barely eat my entree because of my over-indulgence of buffet items... so the staff kindly boxed it for me to-go.  Talk about the best take-out meal ever!  The buffet had a great assortment of cheese and antipasta, assorted salads, pastries, huge shrimp and crab legs, a tasty ceviche, a couple types of sushi and more.  The star of the show was the dessert table.  I literally tried EVERY dessert they had out (don't worry... I was sharing!)... my favorites were the coconut cream tart, molten chocolate cake, peanut butter chocolate cup, cheesecake and toffee-chocolate chip cookies.  Mmmmm... I think I may have just gotten diabetes, just from this meal alone.\n\nThis is definitely a splurge place for me... and I can't wait for an occasion to return.", "business_id": "imvNxppzxkLUPH64pQsDQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7EJJUCl3lHM5mYlFX0bLEQ", "review_id": "DDxBbG8gL1AZML1lgJLC8g", "text": "We had Brunch at the Biltmore's \"Wrights\" last weekend. A very interesting concept that offers both buffet and plated brunch fare. The buffet is all cold with wonderful selections like shrimp, king crab, sushi, and salmon caviar. The desserts were good and selection plentiful. Buffet is $30.\n  For an additional $4 to $9 you can have a plated hot meal. Hard to pass this up, we got the pork sandwich topped with poached egg. Jeff,  the steak and eggs. Both were amazing! Had we not been on vacation, there would be plenty to take home! \n  Beautiful setting and first class service. Wasn't sure why it wasn't packed, perhaps the season is not yet in full swing. \n  I feel bad for the McArthur, architect of record, loads of F.L. Wright accolades for a man who only consulted on the building.", "business_id": "imvNxppzxkLUPH64pQsDQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UxRuW9FIrn65POpRsV-eLg", "review_id": "NOtE-XxTxfMhbvBP0jTjHw", "text": "Very, very disappointing. My wife and I are attending a conference at the Arizona Biltmore. Rather than joining the group for their offsite party, we opted for a quiet dinner for two at the Biltmore's flagship restaurant. It was a disaster.\n\nWe decided to try the Taste of April - a three course meal $48 apiece with optional wine pairings for an additional $25 apiece. The asparagus soup was outstanding. The lobster pasta was awful - pasta at the bottom of the plate was a perfect al dente but most was very under cooked. Dessert came after about 20 minutes of waiting - a plate of 5 small pastries with assorted fillings. The pastries were tough and dry, and the fillings were not good.\n\nThe wine pairings were OK - but served with no insight or explanation on the vintages being poured. The first wine was poured well ahead of the soup being delivered and a refill was not offered. The second wine was poured after we were chewing our undercooked pasta. And the third came out 10 minutes before its dessert pairing. Suffice it to say we had sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, and merlot. That's all I know.\n\nSomething had to be wrong, but that is not our problem. The waiter was friendly enough, but the service was awful and the food was below subpar. To their credit, the manager comped our meal and bought us a glass of wine at the bar. His actions earned the second star.", "business_id": "imvNxppzxkLUPH64pQsDQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hCrB2HAcKpBViFmfhj_xRQ", "review_id": "PDHZX8TWbR7qB_rZsp9AyQ", "text": "Beautiful resort. Beautiful restaurant. Beautiful company.  And, of course, beautiful food.  My experience at Wright's was nothing short of perfection. Starting off with the service: attentive and professional, exactly what I would expect.  I ordered the Chef's tasting menu with wine pairings; a 3-course menu that somehow turned into 5.  The amuse was poached shrimp with a smoked corn and tomato relish, it was perfectly balanced and the smokiness of the corn complemented the sweetness of the shrimp.  Next was the asparagus soup.  I love asparagus anyway, but I LOVED this soup.  Thick and creamy, with pieces of asparagus and bacon, and a nicely poached egg sitting right on top.  The egg yolk added so much richness and depth to the dish.  Following the soup was probably my favorite dish of the night: a seared duck breast on a bed of prosciutto, tangelos, and a salad of petite greens tossed in a tangelo vinaigrette.  This dish was amazing; beautifully presented and absolutely delicious.  My entree was a heaping bowl of lobster rigatoni with green onions and English peas. Everything in the dish worked; the pasta was al dente, the lobster was rich and tender, and the sauce was delicious.  Dessert was the only disappointment of the meal, albeit a small one.  A macaroon tasting plate.  It was good, just not what I would expect from a restaurant like Wright's.  I left Wright's feeling fat, happy, and a little tipsy; everything I hope to get out of a meal when I go out.", "business_id": "imvNxppzxkLUPH64pQsDQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KbeD888T4VpMDykOJJ5oGw", "review_id": "b5yzdKXgMVpG43BYpY3oDA", "text": "Went here for a 5-course wine pairing dinner at the beginning of May. Everything was perfect, from the wines that were matched expertly to each course, to the presentation of each dish. Will never hesitate to go here the next time it is suggested. Unless you have a particular aversion to a specific dish, you will be pleased with whatever you order. One of the best meals I have ever had.", "business_id": "imvNxppzxkLUPH64pQsDQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6tNuTWlgotBCXuVR62E1Dw", "review_id": "2624jFDqV3oXaln8ZiCjjw", "text": "Very nice dining experience.  We had dinner on a Thursday night and started with the small order of the escargot cassoulet, I don't normally like escargot, but this was amazing and I wished we'd ordered the large.  Then we split a large Waldorf salad, it is made table side and it's a generous portion.  For entree's, I had the veal and crab, which was delicious while my boyfriend had the crispy redfish and he really enjoyed that.  We were too full to order dessert, but they did box up their cotton candy for us to enjoy later as well as two boxes of their delicious fresh baked bread.  We had the garlic focaccia and the chocolate cherry.", "business_id": "imvNxppzxkLUPH64pQsDQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Fc31OWZAsgh26S9k_hGynA", "review_id": "MtRu9t3-KWv7-tOkxmdJow", "text": "We came here last Sunday on Father's day for the brunch. Price is definitely worth it for the food, service and atmosphere. $25 for the buffet style for the cold items and $10 extra for the unlimited made to order small plates of 7 different hot items, drinks not included. The buffet had shrimp cocktail, 4 diff sushi rolls, assorted pastries, cheese, smoked salmon, smoked duck, caviar, varieties of desserts. I am not usually big fan of shrimp cocktail at buffet place, but theirs were really good and cooked perfect. A bit disappointed that they put all the large shrimps on top but the bottom ones hidden under the large ones were the small ones. The smoked salmon and smoked duck were awesome. Desserts were very pretty and decent but mostly too sweet to my taste. Sushi rolls were pretty good. We tried all the 7 hot plates to be shared among the 3 of us, the lamb was soooo delish that I had two orders of it and I don't usually even like the smell of lamb, but this didnt have the heavy smell. The waffle and pancakes were really good, except that I didn't quite enjoy the combination of the bacon bits on the waffle. I also loved the lobster mini sandwich. Polenta was yuck and the most raved egg benedict was not special. I didn't get to try the beef and mac n cheese, but hubby said the macncheese was good but beef was just average. We called ahead to let them know that it was also our anniversary and they would take note of it, but it didn't appear that any note was made. I know it's only brunch and not full dinner but would still appreciate a bit recognition on it, so I ended up asking the host if they could do something. So came an empty plate with chocolate writing saying Happy Anniversary on it and was told to get some dessert from the buffet to put on the plate. May be that's how they do it, I don't have complaint but was not exactly expecting an empty plate :) Overall, I would have no problem returning there for a casual upscale brunch.", "business_id": "imvNxppzxkLUPH64pQsDQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7Z0iAt3R1rEaepiQ0OeNww", "review_id": "7iHk1KiHjxg2dUhV1JVvMg", "text": "We headed to dinner after booking a short stay at the Arizona Biltmore.  We went in with minimal expectations given we live in the bay area, however the service and food were of bay area standards.  The atmosphere is modern yet in line with the architecture of the hotel.  We started with the cold seafood platter which was fresh and delicious.  The menu is set up so that you can either order in small plate or in a traditional appetizer/entree manner.  We decided to get a couple of items as small plates which we did the steak tartare with quail egg and the Caesar salad.  Both were great.  We then split the beef wellington which was a lot of food for one person, let alone 2.  The meat was cooked perfectly and like butter.  The puff pastry was minimal but added a lot of richness.  We were quite full and were unable to tackle dessert, but the menu looked great.  I highly recommend if you are in the Phoenix area to try this place out.", "business_id": "imvNxppzxkLUPH64pQsDQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bIYNgJDNeLZvTQDVTTDa4A", "review_id": "LtKTDjwcGS3bRPvx7HeG9g", "text": "Rarely do you find such value at a $$$$ restaurant. Portions are larger than you'd expect even in the small plates for expensive ingredients like filet Mignon, lobster and foie gras. \n\nFood:\nTypical of high scale restaurants you get some freebies. Among the breads the garlic is the best, my co-worker went through five slices! Another freebie are prawns which are imparted with a smoky flavor from the grill, excellent. We got foie gras for our appetizer. It was served with fresh herbs on a graham cracker like crust. Juicy and succulent I can see myself getting foie gras much more often after this one.  The beef wellington i had was cooked perfectly. The dough and duck fat that surrounded it could not have been better. After being so pleased with the app and entree i was underwhelmed by the desert. The dark chocolate souffl\u00e9  came with a sauce that tasted like it had only a hint of dark chocolate. Not worth it for chocolate lovers.\n\nPrice: Although expensive these ingredients are usually twice the price at different restaurants.\n\nAmbiance: The whole hotel has the Frank Lloyd Wright feel which looks amazing although there is nothing special about this place when compared to the rest of the hotel.\n\nBottom Line: If you're staying at the Biltmore Hotel this place is your best bet for satisfaction.", "business_id": "imvNxppzxkLUPH64pQsDQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "bVjlC9yiJM9nvp05iMdfFA", "review_id": "muB83xOg0WIVlbylYzlIZA", "text": "Ate here for a meeting. They had a pre fixe three course menu, each course of which included meat & dairy components. I'm a vegan, so requested that \"just a salad will be fine.\" I didn't expect much, because I am used to not receiving much in the way of vegan food, even from pretty nice restaurants.\n\nWright's served a full 3 course vegan meal that was absolutely delicious. I haven't had such a good set of vegan food in a long time, possibly ever. I only wish that I had more time to dedicate my full attention to the meal.\n\nGood starter salad (fairly basic) - good rolls - excellent succotash, really to die for - and an excellent dessert. Pretty sure they have a good wine list, the red that was served at the table was very good. Plus they served key lime flavored cotton candy as a freebie at the end, awesome.\n\nService was also great, despite that I was a bit gruff explaining that I am vegan. I would give more than 5 stars if I could.", "business_id": "imvNxppzxkLUPH64pQsDQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kPFO_I5Ux3n0GlMRf0X5jQ", "review_id": "rB9QJ-Hc0OTvkBxN2ZLhTg", "text": "I had dinner here while visiting the Biltmore, nice ambiance, on the dark side, sat at the bar and ordered the meatloaf, a big portion but a bit too sweet for my taste why they put so much ketchup in it I don't get. My salad was good, dessert totally sucked, \nI ordered the carrot cake and it looked like it came from a super market, what they dont realize is it should be served room temperature not out of the fridge, or it should be warmed. Still, for a five star resort the dessert was pretty sad looking and tasting...\nI might try this place again during another visit, but I was not impressed.", "business_id": "imvNxppzxkLUPH64pQsDQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_Kq5KTOhgWn4h1-Q0fAXcg", "review_id": "kirwweZDiSrg4XeWV1mJGA", "text": "My boyfriend and I flew out to Phoenix so he could meet my parents. After a really nice weekend with them, we thought it would be nice for him and I to cap it off by inviting them to a lovely Sunday brunch before we headed to the airport. It just so happened that Sunday coincided with Easter. I made my Sunday brunch reservations for the four of us over Opentable.com and the week before the reservation, I received a call from the restaurant asking me to confirm the reservation. They also asked for my credit card to hold the reservation.\n\nThe brunch itself was tasty and enjoyable. The service was great. But we were quick to learn upon our arrival that this was NOT the standard Sunday brunch. That for their holiday brunch, they automatically included a hot buffet, coffee, tea, and champagne for all guests. At first I thought this meant we would all have to pay $35-38 for the hot menu price.\n\nImagine our surprise when my boyfriend received the bill and it was $430 (including tax and a pre-included gratuity)! That means brunch for each of us cost over $100, which is a far cry from the advertised $35 brunch! \n\nShame on Wright's for not telling us about this beforehand. Why didn't they inform us that the buffet would be over 3 times the regular price for this holiday Sunday?\n\nWhile we enjoyed the brunch, I can't imagine we'll be back. At $110/person, this is not a good value for your money.", "business_id": "imvNxppzxkLUPH64pQsDQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PuTmcfPDLNUAKo68LmdZOA", "review_id": "s6_XCRAxa6IOf-XhGxPEXw", "text": "I brought my mom for a special birthday brunch because even as natives we'd never had a chance to stop by and visit this amazing property and I'm so glad we finally did.\n\nThe service and food were both amazing. If you're looking for a great place to take out of town guests for brunch this is a great idea. Especially in the spring when you can set outside and really enjoy the weather and grounds. \n\nMy favorite thing was that there was no waffle station or omelet bar or anything else like that. The buffet is for cold items and desserts. No hot stuff. In addition to that you can pick up \"hot plates\" which you order and are delivered directly to your table. I LOVE this! Also enjoy a few breakfast cocktails - you'll thank me!", "business_id": "imvNxppzxkLUPH64pQsDQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5QO9fSb6_AxcYbrd1zscTg", "review_id": "REM7c2h6K-zgynEvDlIZwg", "text": "amazing sunday brunch...\n  really enjoyed the lobster, jumbo shrimp and other items from the buffet but what stood out were the small plates.  for an additional $10 you can sample any of the 7 small plates cooked to order. i tried 5 items from waffles to chicken and they were 5 star worthy as were the desserts.   i stayed at the hotel the last few days and it was a perfect way to end our stay.  i spent a little more the i normally would for a brunch but this was certainly a great choice and very happy i read the other recommedations.", "business_id": "imvNxppzxkLUPH64pQsDQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "pQ6ij6cOBRB3yJGHbVZHUQ", "review_id": "EFyo_vO74nb-kS5JEWlo2w", "text": "My wife took me here for my birthday. She was planning on returning to the Royal Palms (T. Cooks) that we enjoyed so much last time, but they are closed for remodeling right now. I guess everything happens for a reason. We were VERY happy with Wright's! The service, food, ambience...EVERYTHING was OUTSTANDING! We will be back!", "business_id": "imvNxppzxkLUPH64pQsDQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1VLNCynbti0QsaqOu5mdHg", "review_id": "I6lPgq5VpuRPjBBggORUEA", "text": "Perfect.  Did I say Perfect?\n\nPerfect service.  Perfect Food.  Perfect everything.  Perfect Place.", "business_id": "imvNxppzxkLUPH64pQsDQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZvW6cEsawxDnHJptL1qr_w", "review_id": "F7urtsyn-LKUGMYj6XryhA", "text": "Birthday celebration for my 82 year old father who loved the seafood buffet!  My mother kept getting the pancakes with blackberry curd because they were so delicious! My 60 something hubby and 20 something \"kids\", while admiring the sophisticated options, would have preferred some basic choices, though no complaints on the \"all you can drink\" $8 mimosas and the dessert buffet!", "business_id": "imvNxppzxkLUPH64pQsDQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Elqlczv1Ib4n7UWSNKVLDA", "review_id": "IJiXC2NdK7MoNgaqtL6KVg", "text": "Stayed at the Biltmore and went here because of an American Express dining certificate.  The experience: a dirty soup spoon, sending back the soup, taking a bite of scallop that made me sick, and terminating the dining experience as a result ... If I could give \"negative stars,\" I would.  This is a nasty, as in dirty-ass nasty, restaurant pretending to be fine dining.", "business_id": "imvNxppzxkLUPH64pQsDQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F5ffMTVBh8ruqFeGIItyiA", "review_id": "2RZH5j_bqrG55Z_JfMg4TA", "text": "Excellent dinner for two here last night.   Delicious Beef Wellington.  Delicious chocolate something for dessert.  Great ambiance and location.   Attentive service.  Recommended.", "business_id": "imvNxppzxkLUPH64pQsDQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fJI5_IH58lbQXGUfhS9Bxg", "review_id": "C8EcIqXiRqLaNFGl9cKcDA", "text": "The ambiance is fantastic! Situated inside the Waldorf Astoria's Biltmore Resort, the location is perfect. There is a cold buffet that has delicious, fresh shrimp and other delicious cold seafood. Nice selection of cheese and deli meats along with a great spread of fresh bread such as buttery croissants. The freshly prepared hot items were fantastic! Our favorites were the grilled shrimp on polenta and the pancakes with warm maple syrup and a great blueberry compote. At $40/person, a very nice value.", "business_id": "imvNxppzxkLUPH64pQsDQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UTVZnvlXW22z8Vn6sGhhWw", "review_id": "MIGJVa9Gls9YBqJ81psEWQ", "text": "Enjoyed dinner here last night, amazing service and good food.  We got to sit in on of the beautiful front booths and had a great waiter who was very attentive.  The menu is small but good.  We started off with the Lobster Bisque (amazing) and beet salad (pretty good).  Then had the veggie risotto (good, ordered the side which was enough) and beef wellington (great).  Finished with a souffl\u00e9 (pretty good). OverAll it was a great experience!", "business_id": "imvNxppzxkLUPH64pQsDQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t6mqJt54rJd6uWVBZUXi_w", "review_id": "YF7RA6UNer6UZ6hjHMEGfw", "text": "Amazing brunch buffet.\nSomehow, between my internet searches and the time we arrived for brunch (time span: hours), the menu and pricing had been streamlined such that $39.99 got us the expansive cold item/dessert buffet, the hot small plates, and unlimited coffee/tea/juices, and an extra $8 got my husband unlimited mimosas.  The menu is always changing, and certainly some dishes are more memorable than others. For us, the hot pork tenderloin was perfect: crisp crust and tender inside. Our Wright's benedict kind of fell apart as it arrived to us but it was still tasty. The cold seafood bar was fantastic. The cold lamb bite with cous cous was alright only.  The desserts were all great, but by that time we had not paced ourselves and we were stuffed, so the desserts were kind of a blur.  Service was friendly and attentive. I would consider coming back to Phoenix just for this buffet -- what an amazing find/value!!!!", "business_id": "imvNxppzxkLUPH64pQsDQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Lae9j4a5_IPj5r-BmZgbwg", "review_id": "EBdlQ4909db5ETl-oWnKsg", "text": "Sunday Brunch was perfect!!! Cold Buffet with warm individual orders that were the perfect size to order 3 or 4. Coffee was excellent as was the service. Our Server, John was there when needed and anticipated our every need. I would go back again and again, except I couldn't keep the weight off...lol\nHighly recommended!!!", "business_id": "imvNxppzxkLUPH64pQsDQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Elqlczv1Ib4n7UWSNKVLDA", "review_id": "-eVKBzciHhAnjiEShf1GeQ", "text": "Six months later, I am still disgusted.  I won't eat scallops.  Thank you Biltmore for ruining a crustacean species for me.", "business_id": "imvNxppzxkLUPH64pQsDQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Rd0bQN3YQ9YMqUb27XZ2MA", "review_id": "TD_NzEqajew3xPKWGtKu1A", "text": "Wow!  What an experience.  Started with some jumbo shrimp and crab claws. Then the real treat started. The scallop with parsnip pur\u00e9e cooked perfectly and presented with elegance. It was served with salty pork cubes. Moved on to the egg Benedict. Served on a crunchy tortilla with chicken. Great!  Deserts were unbelievable. The Carmel pana cotta was the best I have ever had. Service was fantastic. $39.99 felt like a bargain. Kids buffet was 1/2 that.", "business_id": "imvNxppzxkLUPH64pQsDQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Elqlczv1Ib4n7UWSNKVLDA", "review_id": "bPAsSHCGocctzrwW57jQOQ", "text": "Six months later, I am still disgusted.  I won't eat scallops.  Thank you Biltmore for ruining a crustacean species for me.", "business_id": "imvNxppzxkLUPH64pQsDQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Xo66XiCKviZFOFMGKDsYPg", "review_id": "jWXTkRg04E2ftjRNRHoZpg", "text": "The room was comfortable, the wait staff was friendly and attentive. However for the price the food was just ok. It was our anniversary so we expected some little treat with a candle at the end but what they brought was a plate of pink cotton candy. Holly tooth decay Batman!", "business_id": "imvNxppzxkLUPH64pQsDQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MayZpjenKOSfN6BM597OjQ", "review_id": "jjV8gcOuWv8gjBsTwu5TeQ", "text": "We had a great meal. We got seated near a large loud table and were moved to a quieter table without a fuss. The menu offers a varied choice. All sounded delicious. We enjoyed our choices. We splurged and went from soup to nuts, including eating the cotton candy that came with the bill. Wright's lived up to it's billing.", "business_id": "imvNxppzxkLUPH64pQsDQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gx_uihwuVsh9KYJDtr8hDg", "review_id": "1oH_LaL0rUhjynIk9LECjw", "text": "My wife and I went here for dinner because it was rated so high on TripAdvisor (this was actually the only time we have ever tried a recommendation that was highly rated on TripAdvisor that was flat out wrong).  It was pretty empty, which was surprising for a Saturday night.  The service was below average, certainly not what I would expect for a nice restaurant.  The ambiance was average, not warm and inviting or interesting and fun.  And above all the food was just not good...especially for an expensive meal.  We were both surprised and disappointed.  The worst meal that we have had at an expensive restaurant in Phoenix.  We will never go back.", "business_id": "imvNxppzxkLUPH64pQsDQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b1tw9EWF2855ZrGr11rBbg", "review_id": "lJAncnvhC8sOXtnIkuHs7Q", "text": "Wow! My husband and I just left the Wright Restaurant. The service was amazing and the food incredible this was our first time here and after tonight's amazing service we would definitely be back.  We celebrated My 30th birthday and the chef made the dessert extra special.  We were blessed to find this place and will definitely be back. Our server was outstanding!!!", "business_id": "imvNxppzxkLUPH64pQsDQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iOyJm5u89oKeAfMGKfIk3A", "review_id": "omorTnJBuwZ1tce2joSLHA", "text": "Decent food and good service but way over priced fit what it was. Price fix was an ok deal; wine pairings were a steal based on normal prices and delivered via healthy tableside pour.  More of a nicer hotel restaurant than a special occasion place. Maybe this experience was bent because we went for dinner, not brunch?", "business_id": "imvNxppzxkLUPH64pQsDQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BxC7kEL6X2YnRrko939Ldg", "review_id": "WdtCM0Y9m4vdPZMX6huDqQ", "text": "My review may be second hand, but my source is incontestable. And that would be my wife.\n\nI booked the private dining room for her birthday, since she and her 10 closest friends would be in attendance.\n\nI simply booked and paid for the event; although, I was the ultimate beneficiary. As the saying goes, A Happy Wife is a Happy Life!\n\nFrom her accounts, the service was impeccable, the food was was delicious and outstanding, and the desserts were like heaven. Even those friends of hers don't normally frequent such a posh and elegant place, were pleasantly surprised by the absence of snobbiness from the wait staff.\n\nNeedless to say, it was well worth $,$$$+ this venue.\n\nThere may be more exciting and less formal venues out there, but when it comes to the exemplary service, the scrumptious food, and elegant atmosphere - it is worth every penny if you want to impress and gratify that significant other! \n\nIt was a night to remember for her. I hope that it benefits  you and yours as well should to decide to partake of this dining establishment.", "business_id": "imvNxppzxkLUPH64pQsDQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0zC-ws9bQNv5zjTSXYu-NA", "review_id": "2Gmt747lnxIlhDMTMwNudA", "text": "Fish tacos. 24 Hours. You now know everything you need to know.", "business_id": "syxUZu1GrJv0LYnV38hMug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "qwu5B9anH4AlEtau0K-6aQ", "review_id": "qWW3kk6ohcAca5_vjLFCag", "text": "When I get an urge for sloppy/fast mexican food it is unstoppable.  Have you ever heard those Del Taco commercials when they are talking about 'The Beast'?  Well, my beast could beat up that beast's dad.  One day when my beast reared it ugly head during a conference call with Florida, I knew what had to be done.\n\nI was actually on my way to my regular beast quenching local, Filibertos (on Indian School and 2xth St) when I stumbled upon a shack that looked strikingly similar to the familiar Yellow sign of Fili B's. LOS BETOS?!?! I decided to venture forth and give it a shot.  It is a shack of a place (aren't they all?) but it had a drive-thru and thats all I cared about. The first thing I noticed was that they had Mr. Pibb on Tap!  I like to order Dr. Pepper at places that have Mr. Pibb just to see what they say (sometimes they try to pawn it off without telling me its not Dr. pepper).  This older man was honest and relayed to me it wasn't Dr. P, but Mr. P..  I was content.  I ordered the typical gringo plate with the Carne Asada burrito with beans and rice.  When I got back to the office, everyone was jealous (my favorite part).  The burrito was so excellent, that I pronounced it excellente, and I didn't get sick off of the beans! Sweetness!\n\nThat was my first experience.\n\nI had such a great experience, I decided to go back the next week.  The mistake I made was getting too bold and not sticking to the typical burrito order I loved the first time.  I ordered the Super Nachos.  The chips were rubber and dripping with oil.  If these chips weren't refried over 10 times, i would be very surprised.  The taste of the oil was disgusting.  As if they hadn't changed it for a week.  The toppings were just that. Toppings.  They didn't go passed the first layer of nylon tortilla chips and they weren't very tasty.  Although they WERE more tasty than the chips (but then, so is a pencil)... I ended up throwing the entire thing away and my beast was traumatized.\n\nMy advice would be to hit up Filiberto's instead, or at LEAST stay away from the fryers in this joint.", "business_id": "syxUZu1GrJv0LYnV38hMug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DNXdO9-uDc9PKNXTICIZWw", "review_id": "eye5J23KHaExl7BUbRGUsg", "text": "Occasionally I have a craving for greasy Mexican food from one of those cheap joints all over town. Even though Filiberto's is less than a mile from me, I go the 3.5 miles to Greenway and the 51 and get two or three ground beef tacos and an order of chips with cheese and salsa, which is HUGE.\n\nFortunately I don't do this very often or I'd be as big as a house. It's certainly not gourmet Mexican but it's good and cheap and beats the shit out of Taco Hell, and sometimes that's all you need.", "business_id": "syxUZu1GrJv0LYnV38hMug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "hq0WUfau1Mh3GyHn8oVdNQ", "review_id": "bYeDAT5zMN_x5LtuFHTFWw", "text": "When you need cheap 24-hour artery clogging Mexican food, look no further than Los Betos on 24th. They're open ALL THE TIME...even on Easter as I found out tonight. The guys that work there are pretty friendly and speak enough English to get your order and answer any questions you have.\n\nMonday - Thursday they have a combo special of buy one get one 50% off. My favorite combo is the #8 Carne Asada taco's. It comes with a hefty side of rice and refried beans and the corn tortillas are amazing! \n\nI wasn't impressed with the Nacho's. There was a ton of chicken, but they were pretty flavorless and didn't have enough other stuff like cheese and guac. \n\nEat the hot sauce at your own risk though. If it hurts going in it hurts coming out. Don't say I didn't warn you.", "business_id": "syxUZu1GrJv0LYnV38hMug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HvaVgP0S0dFaCbBDIQIkag", "review_id": "bngMXKpSE1f37YiC14CZcA", "text": "This place hit the spot after a nerve-racking Saturday at work. \n\nI'm pretty sure the beef tacos are deep-fried whole. I don't care. \n\n$5.30 got me two huge beef tacos and a bean and cheese soft taco. Now I know where to go when I have those late-night grease cravings...and don't pretend like it never happens to you...", "business_id": "syxUZu1GrJv0LYnV38hMug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pPEeNE7SkOaFf5GNDgHzDA", "review_id": "fjS71-T78iQtChGeNTg4vA", "text": "I've been to a lot of Losbetos in Arizona...from Tucson to Sedona. My ONLY gripe about this one is the fact that they don't have churros on their menu. \n\nMy staple food is carne asada burritos. In general, Losbetos usually stuffs these burritos with a pound of meat, some guacamole, and small amount of pico. This location goes above and beyond these portions, while still providing outstanding taste. \n\nThis small, family-operated joint doesn't provide inside eating, but does have a drive-thru and outside seating. Five stars for taste.\n\nRegarding previous reviewer post---------------------------------\n\nIn regards to the nachos being soaked in grease and tasting like rubber...really guy? What did you expect? Everybody knows that take-out nachos are gonna taste like rubber...even if their in the bag for a few minutes. \n\nGiving two stars and disregarding a cardinal rule seems illogical.\n\nAn example of integrity-----------------------------------------\n\nPerhaps it's from experiences in SE Asia where I grew accustomed to  watching my food being cooked at the local stands...it's something I enjoy watching and has become somewhat comforting knowing how my food was cooked. Watching my food cook from this location's drive-thru always brings back nostalgia. \n\nPrevious this week I went to Losbetos and, as usual, left a small tip. After work, I decided to go back to this location. Once I got there, the owner looked at me and then smiled. He asked whether or not I had lost my credit card. I quickly looked in my wallet and sure enough it wasn't there. He laughed and handed me my lost card stating that I must have dropped it in the drive-thru. He explained that he tried looking for my name in the phone book. \n\nEven though he said \"It's no big deal...all I had to do was pick it up and put it in here (pointing to his cashier).\" I explained that he was right, it wasn't a big deal...it was a HUGE deal. I thanked him for his efforts and have now become a loyal, life-time fan of this location. \n\nHonest. Good food. Great people.", "business_id": "syxUZu1GrJv0LYnV38hMug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "qASPib1Z8ft8e96dtbh66w", "review_id": "H7KQ6y6WhiiZLdwS_POloA", "text": "The food was decent and the ambiance was very nice, but several things happened that made this a 2 star experience.\n\nPreface:  I had purchased several gift certificates from restaurant.com which *in theory* is a great way to save money - spend $10 and get a $25 gift certificate.  It has a bunch of restaurants I like and ones that I wanted to try, including OT.  So I made a reservation for 7:00 on a Friday and went with my husband. \n\nI didn't even realize that I had made a reservation on a First Friday.  There was a loud party going on in the back and the entire staff seemed a bit flustered catering to them and the normal restaurant crowd.  You'd think they'd have their act together having to deal with First Friday on average of once per month.  Guess not. \n\nWe arrived an hour early in hopes of sitting at the bar to get a feel for the place and take advantage of their happy hour.  This is where the bad experiences started.  I had two glasses of wine and my husband had two top shelf martinis.  When we got the bill, we noticed I had been charged $1 per glass over the price listed in the wine menu, and my husband had been charged full price for the martinis that were supposed to be on happy hour special ($9 each instead of $7).  Very disingenuous, and strike #1.  To the bartender's credit, rather than mess with the computer and get the charges correct, she simply took off one of the glasses of wine, which more than made up for the overcharge.  I wish this had been the only hiccup, but. . . \n\nOnce we were seated at our table, I was overwhelmed by the scent of vanilla.  All of the candles they used on all of the tables were scented!  Anyone that has ever planned a reception with food knows (and every restauranteur should know) that this is a big no-no because the smell of the candles totally alters the taste of the food.  I blew out the candle on our table immediately, but this is strike #2. \n\nSince we had the gift certificate, we decided to go with a three course meal - soups, apps, entrees.   Amazingly, all of the food came out to the table at the same time.  We had a table full of food getting cold as we started on our soup.  Strike #3.  \n\nAs for the food, the french onion soups we had were actually quite good.  The bacon wrapped prawns appetizer was ok, the dipping sauces were nothing special.  My lemon artichoke chicken was also good but my husband's grilled meatloaf, while he enjoyed it, tasted more like Italian sausage.  \n\nUnfortunately, when we got the bill, we again noticed that we had been overcharged on our glasses of wine (different wine than at the bar).  We didn't think much of it this time since we were using the gift certificate anyway.  But here's the icing on the cake - when you use the gift certificate, they add on gratuity based on the original amount of the bill.  Fine, no big deal.  The original bill was $61, so with the $25 certificate it *should* have come to $36 + gratuity.  When we got the revised bill the amount listed $44 and said \"($8 included gratuity)\".  A few days later, checking my bank statement, I saw OT was kind enough to charge us $52. . .they double charged the gratuity!  $16 tip on a $61 meal!  Effectively making the $25 certificate $17!  Strikes #4, 5, and 6.  Unacceptable. \n\nIf you decide to frequent this establishment, I strongly urge you to double and triple check the charges on your bill and pay in cash so they don't have the opportunity to overcharge your card.", "business_id": "3m7khDnqH9QOg8gu3Ymumw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "mSPIqp2ezRlpHofWoYfLvQ", "review_id": "GsIOGloafC1bG1GK8JN18g", "text": "I dunno about the food here as I have not attended during normal business hours. Rather, I broke in and robbed the place as a thief in the night. You guys probably saw it on the news. Kidding...well, lying actually.\n\nInstead last year during a business trip to the valley my cousin managed to drag me to this place (he and his boys love this place) one saturday night. I flashed my Texas dl, slipped the doorlady her $20, and was mighty surprised to walk inside and hear the DJ playing some of the hottest R&B and Hip-Hop jams known to man.\n\nOT's on a saturday night is not swanky and posh as many of the spots in say Scottsdale are, so do not expect anything over the top. Rather expect a multicultural urban crowd of twentysomethings simply mingling and grooving to Musiq, Dwele, Kanye West, a good remix here and there, etc.\n\nNothing incredible on paper, but the music was pretty damn good.", "business_id": "3m7khDnqH9QOg8gu3Ymumw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "Nuen4x7Jlb0eRRlrWg4Qhg", "text": "I went to OT's for lunch the other day and had a good experience.  Although I've lived and/or worked near the 24th and Camelback  area for several years now, this was my first time in.  I finally went because my dining companion suggested we meet there.  \n\nService was attentive and it was the perfect place for a business lunch.  I had the Oriental Chicken Salad and they accommodated my request for holding the wontons and adding avocado.  I liked that it included mango and the miso dressing was delicious!  My friend had the french onion soup to start and the BBQ Pulled Pork Panino sandwich.  He seemed to enjoy it.  He picked up the bill (lucky me), but I think it was moderately priced - maybe even a bit expensive for what we received.  The portions were not huge and we were not offered a bread basket that I recall.\n\nRegardless, this was ideal for our lunch meeting...  we didn't have to wait and we could hear each other speaking.  They validate your parking in the garage so it's pretty convenient as well.  I'd like to go back on a Friday or Saturday night to experience their live entertainment and perhaps another selection from their dinner menu... but until then, 3 stars is the rating I give to OT's.  It was good - nothing more, nothing less!", "business_id": "3m7khDnqH9QOg8gu3Ymumw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "9v8IyMk_S6eJujux1Cno7g", "review_id": "eku-7Dzr94YIqiryhuv0yA", "text": "The first time I went to OT's was a Friday night with a small group that frequented this place and thought I'd like it.  Parking is always a concern and I appreciated that there was ample space in a well-lit structure nearby.  There was no cover that night and we end up posted at the bar, since there weren't any tables left, while the jazz band was still playing.  The bartenders definitely took care of us that night and we made sure to tip well.  The music was good and we were all enjoying the vibe and the opportunity to celebrate the wknd!  \n\nAfter the band wrapped up, it got really crowded and a DJ started playing a lot of bangin' hip hop.  They even took it old school during last call with Blackstreet's \"Before I let you go\".  We had a great time dancing and met a lot of cool people.  Generally, the crowd is pretty laid back and chill.  I'd definitely make the long trek again.", "business_id": "3m7khDnqH9QOg8gu3Ymumw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iXU9nJvHRtI2o4p8sqt3XQ", "review_id": "a-LAODjTCIeklR9sDkVUPw", "text": "I really can't comment on the \"value\" because my company picked up the tab, but I can say that the service they gave us was great and the food was good. I had their 16 oz steak and their cheesecake/sweet potato crust (both delicious!). Would be open to come back again.", "business_id": "3m7khDnqH9QOg8gu3Ymumw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "J-km9ABhCnrPt32peu-59w", "text": "Sell you designer duds here... I basically bring my good clothes here (ie: not the crap I get from Old Navy and Marshalls) to consign.  I let the money collect and then go in and collect on it before I go on a a vacation- VOILA! instant petty cash for a trip!  It really depends on what you being in, I have had $200 sitting waiting for me.  It's great.  It's consignment so they look at your stuff (mostly they look at the labels), keep what they want and then weeks later you stop by and see what sold and get the money for it, they keep a good chunk of it.  You have the choice for more money to be spent back in the store (trade) or get the cash.  \n\nI've never actually bought anything here though.", "business_id": "OkRzw22eDg45do8i-1jHow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "Aggpf1EWooD85fhOhoRxPg", "review_id": "g6PBntPyPffMdanp22sXXg", "text": "Oh yeah, do I love My Sister's Closet!!! Some of my favorite duds were found here. \n\nNow let's get this straight: like any consignment store, it's hit or miss--you may find a fabulous St. John's suit here one day and dreck the next. But for those who are into cheap duds that look like you found them at Saks or Nordstrom [and NOT Nordstrom's Last Chance!!!] and for those who are patient enough to keep coming back--and back--and back again, you CAN find something here.\n\nJust like any other thrift store, though it seems like we real-sized women get short shrift. But maybe that's because they're not into cool threads like I am...but I have still found some great stuff here, so keep coming. And coming back.\n\nAnd I may start consigning myself, so all you fashionistas out there who think that size 2 means that a girl's just not getting enough to eat should come here and pick up all my old designer duds that I've grown tired of.", "business_id": "OkRzw22eDg45do8i-1jHow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 11, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "y9IKf7VckFc-fesWuDwgxg", "review_id": "cb34fx-bkonWhxJ5lBHQ9Q", "text": "Ok, so I've just come to the conclusion that it's not me....... it's YOU.\n\nI just don't like other peoples used, worn, busted up shit. That said, I really like My Sisters Closet. I've only been in a couple of times but I know potential when I see it in the form of a $400 Louis Vuitton bag. ( I wouldn't purchase it but I liked that it was there) I did pick up a pair of designer (not sure which one, don't really care) sunglasses for $14. Sure, they are probably *gasp* \"last season's\" or whatever but I don't care. They look hot and they cover almost my entire face which is something I look for in shades.\n\nI will be back soon to see what other goodies I can find. That $400 Louis really made me nervous though. Who has so much dough that they can just drop a perfectly good $1200 bag at consignment??........ and are they interested in adopting or marrying me...", "business_id": "OkRzw22eDg45do8i-1jHow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QfdqvcKtLBr15pMggtAjHg", "review_id": "hMeH8M9yPL7nPQ62EoAzaA", "text": "i've been pretty happy with my sister's closet.  i don't always buy, but i've found a couple really cute dresses and a GREAT ann taylor suit (for $40).  this location is MUCH better than the one in scottsdale, which could certainly double as an old lady store.  the prices are fairly high on sweaters and casual stuff (i mean, a USED old navy sweater for $12.95? um, no.)  but it's definitely possible to find a treasure or two.  AND these treasures don't smell like goodwill.  if you have time to dig, i recommend my sister's closet.", "business_id": "OkRzw22eDg45do8i-1jHow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "qABKRj1ggJmtvrL9FMFtuA", "review_id": "ItOdE3dELEEdnZyWxe5wBQ", "text": "This is the best one yet (out of all of the My Sister's Closets). I've found so many yummy things here. Cashmere sweaters, designer jeans (Sevens, AG and People's Republic), Coach sandals, a Prada moon bag and some Juicy Couture dresses - and those are just the highlights. They're very picky what they accept when you consign, but that's what makes them a good consignment shop and their prices are really pretty good. I always stop here after Last Chance. It completes my shopping day and a good deal makes me happy. Forget Prozac, what we need are Prada bags for $200 (it was a super sale day - and I'm not on Prozac, just being facetious).", "business_id": "OkRzw22eDg45do8i-1jHow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "07f7H8VWvaNb5rl49LGdLA", "review_id": "LrPhS1SPp3tjxlBRqHZBWA", "text": "I love this store.  I stop by every time I'm in town.  Great selection of clothing in a boutique setting.  Name brands at great prices.  Stop by here.", "business_id": "OkRzw22eDg45do8i-1jHow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "UoBfwbXaixelZBghbJ2cSg", "review_id": "OqSp5zv0psdcz-oEv8itmg", "text": "Hit or miss, for sure -- some days, it's part old lady; other days, it's Scottsdale girl cast-offs. They've taken a bunch of my old shit and don't totally give customers the shaft on trade (unlike its emo counterpart, Buffalo Exchange). There's a lot of nice, current designer jeans, and a decent cashmere section. Indeed, there is a sprinkling of designer bags, but they're either beat to shit, four seasons old, or a knock-off. So yeah. It's not a super duper awesome place on my constant rotation, but I like to stop by if I have time, and it's a good place to unload my old stuff.", "business_id": "OkRzw22eDg45do8i-1jHow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GnZWh25MyJD1d5FMKl3QmA", "review_id": "XFeaPcdvtgqsWASQpBS5kg", "text": "A summary of the high points - Better quality than other consignment places, nice staff, decent cash and credit for what you consign, great prices, especially for the \"bridge\" brands like Ellen Tracy, Jones NY, etc.  I got a spectacular Ellen Tracy blazer for $8.  A CAbi blouse for $7.  Ann Taylor blazer for $11.  The real designer duds are of course $100+, but still a tiny fraction of the retail price.\n\nLow points - the place is weirdly organized, and the selection of larger sizes is pretty small.  I still haven't  figured out why there are three or four racks of jeans and several racks of blouses in different locations, and no racks of dresses...  well I'm sure there is one, but it's not anywhere obvious.  Also, the clothes on the designer racks are jammed too closely together and not separated by size, which makes browsing that rack so difficult I usually give up.  Also, they don't notify you when your clothes have sold, so remember to check in.", "business_id": "OkRzw22eDg45do8i-1jHow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YGf_uhc59CrEMl5lYlssoQ", "review_id": "-K81f-GaEnIimWlYni9wgg", "text": "The shop was organized into different items of clothing, then into size and color. Most of the clothes was for an older demographic but I found a cute J Crew dress for $10. \nThe quality of the clothes is good for the most part but there was some stuff that had material which was obviously worn. \nStaff was very friendly and helpful. \nI will be visiting again.", "business_id": "OkRzw22eDg45do8i-1jHow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JjweKRcu8DeYTah_KHsT2g", "review_id": "nMvo-drj00i9kfZ8fHzUfw", "text": "I've been to this location quite a few times and I usually find at least 1 little gem! On my first trip I found a cute cream colored banana republic v-neck that I wear often on a night out or on a lunch date on a Sunday afternoon! My best find so far was my brand new (I mean they were BRAND NEW) black nine west pointy toe pumps. And it just so happened that on this weekend ALL 'non-designer' shoes were half off! I thought $16 was already a steal but to my surprise...$8. EIGHT DOLLARS? JACKPOT! Recenty I bought a cute pair of used cream and brown peep toe pumps that I fully intend to take full advantage of. Ladies, the best part of my sisters closet is the mens 'Well Suited' next door...so send your BF on his way and you can meet up when you're both done shopping:)", "business_id": "OkRzw22eDg45do8i-1jHow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wC1CPV5bf--bDLtlhNSPLg", "review_id": "6-Ys8oIyZCLQTJJWfRN8HQ", "text": "Love this place! I bring my stuff here to consign and I shop here as well. I've had lots of luck here and it's located in a great shopping center close to Last Chance!! Perf!", "business_id": "OkRzw22eDg45do8i-1jHow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v3IrMAMxz9ScN0dtU_eS8A", "review_id": "ql3ma_m_rh87Dui5EhruDg", "text": "excellent quality designer clothing at reasonable prices.  I was really surprised to see how cheap some of these lovely items were being sold for...\n\nBut, I'm a size 4 and didn't find much that I liked that would fit.   also, clothes seemed more for older women (30's +). \n\nservice was very friendly.   nice lady called me \"hon\" and asked me if I was finding everything okay. \n\nI recommend this place to the shopper who values quality at affordable prices.  \n\nGood men's section too, but again, sizes were mostly too big and boxy for my tall, yet slender boyfriend.", "business_id": "OkRzw22eDg45do8i-1jHow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o9jlLuvoxJ3WyaJ12dtS2Q", "review_id": "YnYYMLbRZfqVsZg_YqU7zA", "text": "Organized, clean, and I know I can always find something I like there.  Every-time I consign I always sell something within a week and can count on store credit.  Very reputable.  Great spot to shop during lunch from work, and the ladies are always real helpful.", "business_id": "OkRzw22eDg45do8i-1jHow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "CCHwJoIWLRhxqIcwRJW6ag", "review_id": "jToXj9BlpEmhyA1lqtYJfw", "text": "-No FUNKY second-hand clothing smells here! The stuff looked pretty new too, surprisingly.\n\n-Prices were pretty decent, although I didn't find anything.\n\n-Merchandise was easy to look through, not too crowded at all.\n\n-I saw several people coming in the store with arm loads of clothing from their closet, so this must be a pretty good place for your unwanted duds.\n\n-Parking was convenient.\n\n-Next door to \"Well-Suited\" Men's clothing.\n\n-This is what a multi-million dollar revenue retail business looks like (per newspaper article 11/14/10). Impressive.", "business_id": "OkRzw22eDg45do8i-1jHow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 7, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "8QJboQuPHzLizc_lvchvZw", "text": "I never had a sister...but I remember while I was still very young being able to rummage through my moms closet... I remember this cool blue velvety/terry cloth track suit she had that I really liked....ahh the '80s...but then I hit the 4th grade....\n\nThe 2 times I have been in here the only things I found of interest were some of the shoes and the handbags and purses.  As for the clothes, they really don't carry anything in plus sizes.  Or at least not for plus size under 50 years old and even then the selection is slim.  \nFor those under a size 10 you may be able to find a few more things.  I find the prices to be reasonable (although I have yet to buy anything.) \n\nIt's a clothing consignment store so you have folks bringing in their stuff for evaluation.  \nThey seem to like Chicos, and there are racks of Chicos stuff.  So if that is your thing you may be able to put together an outfit or 3.  Or you may be able to sell your stuff to them. But they do have other high end designer brands here, without much looking.  \n\nWhile it's not for me, I do feel it is worthy of checking out.", "business_id": "OkRzw22eDg45do8i-1jHow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "udDoy3fgtz6_NYec2jRoXA", "text": "I love my sisters closet! They have a great selection of clothing, in a variety of sizes.  Pants, coats, shoes, purses and all sorts of nice stuff to choose from.  Plus, the prices are great!\n\nI bought a top here for $12.50, and I love it. Its in great condition, fits nice and it will go great in my wardrobe.  Plus, the sales staff was helpful and friendly.\n\nI plan on frequenting here more often, and really enjoyed the selection of clothes that they had, along with amazing prices.  yippie for my sisters closet!", "business_id": "OkRzw22eDg45do8i-1jHow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9zp_JEmUScBI1lx9RuxGiA", "review_id": "hbTtbH_9OfqSB-Hy-UV8gQ", "text": "I've been on a consignment store kick lately and decided to check this place out. Items are definitely geared toward an older crowd and contain a lot of \"bridge\" brands. For example, there's an entire rack of Chico's clothing. Not really my style (but I was able to find a DKNY dress for $8), but you can tell the buyers have an eye for quality and well-made items. Store is clean, if a bit disorganized, and doesn't have the \"aroma\" of a Savers/Goodwill.", "business_id": "OkRzw22eDg45do8i-1jHow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1GL8b9uNkrk3Udq5gSIIFA", "review_id": "V2OXGBSZH-3luMDULdaEbg", "text": "While I know lots of people love this place, I just can't get into it.  Not that I haven't tried.  I have credit there from selling items, but no matter how hard I look I just can't find anything I like.  It seems to be clothing mostly for conservative or slightly older people.  (I'm still in my 20's).  \n\nI have probably been in 6 or 7 times, and have never really needed to talk to a sales person until the most recent visits.  I went to the counter to ask about the amount of credit I had, and got the impression that I was seriously putting out the lady helping me.  Eventually she pulled up my account and gave me the figure, but she couldn't tell me if I still had any items for sale, or which of the items had sold.  I was told that it would take a long time to pull up and that I could come back later to check on it.\n\nWhile I will be back to keep hunting for something, I will not be holding my breath.  Nor will I look forward to interactions with any salespeople.  Shrug.  We shall see...", "business_id": "OkRzw22eDg45do8i-1jHow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XfDBDEm2-HEcvYO_nso1Kg", "review_id": "Tg-85jwLSrTkByu0NhErTQ", "text": "I heard so much about this place that when I passed it--and noticed it just by chance--I had to stop in.  I looked around and saw \"meh.\"  I've seen a whole lot better quality at other consignment shops in other cities.\nHowever, Phoenix has a pretty sucky thrift shop/consignment store\ngroup here anyway.  This is not the best city in the country for junking at all in my opinion, since I found so much better in San Francisco and Chicago--both cities with waaaaay better consignment shops than Phoenix ever dreamed of.\nVery nice and helpful lady who ran this place, tho.  I would give her my stuff just because she's so nice and informative.  She really tries.", "business_id": "OkRzw22eDg45do8i-1jHow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fgNjgqVP5dNgQFfQLyjXyQ", "review_id": "sZetg2MgIYxLu-Z44FIlYA", "text": "I love love love consignment stores...and walking in this store, the smell was great...  however...\n\nI have to say i am disappointed with My Sister's Closet. I had heard such great things, so I was really excited to go. They did have some amazing designer purses, including a $3400 jimmy chu purse that was huge and gorgeous for $1899.  \n\nThe designer section clothing was hung on nice wooden hangers with their logo (Nice touch). \n\nHowever....... The items I saw around the store, and my friend with me agreed, seemed like more than 40% really were more appropriate for a thrift store, and a lot of the items were really dirty (and still had high prices). You could see food stains on a dooney bag.. a coach wristlet, black, had white food smeared all over it... still highly priced for as dirty as it is. The thing is... even if it is a brand.. sometimes your store reputation is worth more than the 10 bucks you'll make by selling something dirty. Just my .02. \n\nI saw sensors put though jeans pockets, wallets (in the leather!) and other questionable placements. When I asked about it.. the sales person just said, well maybe there is someone new who does not put it in the right place. That damages items people are buying, and they may not realize the big holes placed by those sensors. \n\nI loved there \"on the web\" tags. I've never seen that before, but they are really pretty and catch your eye if you want to take a closer look. \n\nI prefer consignment stores to identify the sizes on the hanger by color coding or some such to make it easier to find my sizes. I get bored really fast trying to find my size..  As a consumer, I would have spent more time looking had I been able to really scan the racks easier for size.\n\nThe shoes are nicely organized.... and clearly labeled. They were not over crowded so it was easy to see the shoes. \n\nThere are some positives.. I purchased a le sportsac tiny bag for 9.99, it was new so i do feel it was a good deal.  but really be careful what you buy.. The prices for the purses seemed high for used resale and their obvious usage stains.", "business_id": "OkRzw22eDg45do8i-1jHow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jU8WrrgXggGX2xHglsPjxA", "review_id": "_vd3t8GG7Zym8ooqwEcujg", "text": "\"Name brand clothing without the name brand price tag\"\n\nAlthough being male, My Sister's seems to be a big hit among the women in my family.  I am related to shopaholics and bargain hunters and though it seems that these may be part of a genetic predisposition to the Asian gene on both sides of the family, you would think that I spend my weekends on this expensive past time.  I don't.  But I do enjoy finding my bargain name brands here which are plenty at Well Suited (Male counterpart to My Sister's Closet).  By coming here, I not only save on $$, but save on time spent shopping all over malls and waiting for sales desired clothing.  They do have spectacular sales about twice a year on the consigned articles up to another 70% off (usually in late January and August).  This is to make room for new seasonal items.  While others may cringe at the thought of wearing consigned clothing, it is their loss due to the amazing savings.  I cannot speak on the consignment system as I have not brought in any of my clothing, but I can attest to the selection to buy which are great, clean, and organized; providing opportunity for us to wear name brand clothing without the name brand price. \n\nIf you think this was useful, cool, or funny, please check below.", "business_id": "OkRzw22eDg45do8i-1jHow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "B4K5ruafil9RSDiTIL-1Bw", "review_id": "rnhqn8uDidfas2tDwOz2xQ", "text": "This is my favorite stop for \"new\" work clothes!! They have a good, varied selection of slacks, work tops, jackets and skirts - as well as some cute casual items. The prices here are fantastic -  last time I went to got 3 items (Anthropologie, Esprit and Lucky Brand!) for $33.  The clothes are always in good condition and often still have their dry cleaning tags on them. \n\nAs is the case with second hand places, it can be hit or miss but that makes it okay to shop there every week! I've never sold anything to them so I cannot comment on what that process is like.", "business_id": "OkRzw22eDg45do8i-1jHow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dT0L293DmjNjSDtKyKqo1w", "review_id": "HQAdIT86qXwA0nM1WqywqA", "text": "I love My Sister's Closet!!! I almost always find something cute to wear here. From shoes to clothing to purses, there's something for everyone. Every week I check in to see what  new merchandise they have. So exciting! Like it on Facebook.", "business_id": "OkRzw22eDg45do8i-1jHow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Fg4THvQ5qrQx6-c89SLLuA", "review_id": "DNEnufrfPYzI_wA0nRTZEA", "text": "This comment is directed to the gentleman that works in your Phoenix Colonnade location in the Furniture section. (The really short 80's looking guy)..\n\nWhy in the world would be so condescending to customers and butt in on their conversation? Why did you feel the need to critisize their description of a chair they were looking at?\n\nBecause of your rude and flippant behavior, and obvious lack of customer service skills you lost an extremely large sale and any future business my wife and I would ever give you. That unfortunately includes the clothing side. we refuse to give business to people that treat customers so disrespectfully !", "business_id": "OkRzw22eDg45do8i-1jHow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "cRyNICH0mhjxagvSyVr60Q", "review_id": "A0zh6aVOWNXjjb-CvXakdA", "text": "While I can't say I've ever actually purchased anything for myself, I keep coming back to My Sister's Closet. It's probably more the thrill of the hunt for that perfect (shirt/pants/jacket/etc) that keeps me interested. Maybe its just me, but they usually don't have much in my size. They do have plenty of Med - Large sizes and 35 - 40 waist pants.\n\nFYI MSC - I wear a 38s jacket, size S collared shirts, a 30ish waist with 29inch inseam, and size 7 1/2 - 8 shoe; just in case you were wondering. ;)\n\nMy wife seems to have some luck though. She's found a few designer shirts, a couple pairs of 7 jeans, and even some cool Coach purses. I think this is definitely a better place for the female shopper. \n\nBest of luck to all you shoppers; and who knows, maybe you'll bump into me in there not buying something. :(", "business_id": "OkRzw22eDg45do8i-1jHow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 8, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "NvDR3SPVPXrDB_dbKuGoWA", "review_id": "49MdkwoZ608DfeojHkxKCQ", "text": "The customer service is great at My Sister's Closet. And what a lot of people don't realize is that you can look stuff up on their web site and even submit a wish list. My wife saw a desk on the web site and we rushed over to see it after a quick call to make sure it was still available. Of course we chuckled a bit when we were told other people looked at it already and were interested. Don't you just love the sales game?\n\n I was able to buy a desk for my office after months of searching all of the consignment places in the Phoenix metro area; For some weird reason all the furniture sellers think their furniture is worth close to what a desk would sell at retail. I was able to knock down the price a little and scored a desk that looks brand new for around $325. Sweet, when you consider we couldn't find a comparable desk for under $500 before this one came along.", "business_id": "OkRzw22eDg45do8i-1jHow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aTi0NVrcPJWbN6jAsJVcAw", "review_id": "XkNPQX86JUpvSoiN7TUwTA", "text": "My Sister's Closet is a local used/consignment shop. They have a few locations, and this one is closest to me. As with most stores like this, it's hit or miss but always worth the trip. \n\nThey have women's and men's clothing (casual duds and fancier duds), shoes, sunglasses, purses, and some jewelry. They usually have some clothes outside the front door on the sidewalk that are on sale, so be sure to check those out as well. I've picked up some cute tops here, and a pair of lululemon yoga pants! \n\nThey have a dressing room at this location. Parking is usually plentiful right in front of the store.", "business_id": "OkRzw22eDg45do8i-1jHow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "FqJILOiDtVXXydwG2zEf4A", "review_id": "56wncLQSVxDboABTxfjPfw", "text": "My Sister's Closet is a great consignment shop that has a few locations around the valley. I first found it when I had a bunch of gently used middle-to-high end clothes and shoes that I no longer wore but didn't want to go through the pain of trying to sell them myself on places like eBay or clothing selling communities. I decided to give consignment a try and dragged a bag over and to my delight they took everything I brought them! (The second time I went I wasn't as lucky but they took a great deal.)\n\nI've cashed out before (when I needed the cash) but I like keeping a credit there too because you can find some great things in the store to purchase as well at GREAT prices! I have seem a few clothing items that had slight damage or a stain but the great quality pieces far outweigh the few duds. \n\nI love checking in here every couple of weeks to see what new clothes are in (and to see how much my credit has gone up from my own consigned clothes selling). I almost prefer to shop here more than at regular stores because I feel like I'm getting a better deal for my money. Alas sometimes I do walk out emptied handed but you can't always have a great shopping day!\n\nI would definitely reccomend My Sister's Closet if you're looking to sell some clothes or if you're looking to buy on a budget.", "business_id": "OkRzw22eDg45do8i-1jHow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ztXC_AOnF3UWJ4BHHexnfw", "review_id": "5gd9kRTqtmpOwxEi1fqP0w", "text": "I used to be a huge fan of this place until last night. I went in to find a nice dress to wear. After wandering the store looking for the plus size section (I proudly wear a size 18) and not finding anything, I asked the clerk where it was. Apparently they no longer carry anything over a size 16.\nTalk about being disappointed. I was so upset I almost cried. \nShame on you...... You should also put a sign up now so that girls like me don't waste our time wondering through your store anymore...", "business_id": "OkRzw22eDg45do8i-1jHow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "raMSkwLdZ-kFea1fTY_-Ew", "review_id": "cRNdrJmJ-iP99iuBmBI38Q", "text": "Smaller sizes...not much for the plus or large crowd.  Also, the staff is almost incredulously rude everytime I'm in here!  I know people love it here, but it's like a very expensive Goodwill.  The clothes and accessories are way overpriced for what you're getting!  Save yourself some money and go down to the Goodwill at 16th St and Indian School.\n\nAlso, if you have clothes to sell, don't get your hopes up.  Gawd knows I've tried to figure out what they are looking for...when they did take a couple of my smaller size 12 sundresses to consign, they ended up giving them away to a thrift store for dogs (I shit you not) and didn't even bother to call me.  I guess that's not their policy...if you consign here and they don't sell your stuff in whatever time frame they think they should, don't expect to ever get it back.", "business_id": "OkRzw22eDg45do8i-1jHow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jWvzAN1czxypi-GM1KY62g", "review_id": "DTC7Ux_xqj44x0YOwaIOAA", "text": "A-ok, seems to be a fair description.  I've found a few items by chance, but for the most part, I'm not that impressed with what this location carries.   I can't imagine why someone would buy a used Tiffany necklace with someone else's initials on it, but ok...  The best part of this location is that if you hit and miss, at least you have Trader Joes and Nordstrom Rack Backroom in the same plaza so that the trip isn't wasted.", "business_id": "OkRzw22eDg45do8i-1jHow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9qrey_kl_L6Jn7o2D67xeQ", "review_id": "tFyP_WEFn972nj_UO3XmGA", "text": "ive been to better consignment places. however they are the only ones that would take some of my older clothes. they have a large selection which is nice but you really got to dig to find stuff. also i always consign like 10 things and only seem to get like $5 bucks in credit for nice stuff. it seems disorganized in there and can take awhile for them to sort through your things. also you can't call them to see if you have credit u have to go in-pain in the butt. i pretty much only go here if other stores won't take my stuff.", "business_id": "OkRzw22eDg45do8i-1jHow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "ysBQMZiuZ7VSu_YAh-lE0Q", "review_id": "C1q5j5a2jxaunqhE_iYLFg", "text": "My Sister's Closet it is a cute little consignment store in Town & Country. The very first time I came here was a couple of years ago.   I'm glad I found My Sister's Closet.  They have great prices and the staff is great too. Also they have the best selection of jeans in town.  I always end up buying my jeans here for a great price.  \n\nIf you are in Phoenix looking for a great consignment store, you should head over to My Sister's Closet.  They now have a new Men's store that has a great variety of everything that is right next door.   :)", "business_id": "OkRzw22eDg45do8i-1jHow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "j9CYALELapJci8kQ61_7Cg", "review_id": "wLfXCVreJRduYFIMCur7tA", "text": "Excited about the new location!", "business_id": "OkRzw22eDg45do8i-1jHow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OksbhhgC71Ary3zNHMypeQ", "review_id": "m9g567Ss-t21FpZb2hryPw", "text": "The gals buying are always super friendly and go over why some items weren't selected. I appreciate that. The manager is also quite friendly! \n\nSELLING CLOTHES\nMaybe because the area has more professional business women but I do well with certain items here. I bring my Ann Taylor and WHBM, along with Banana Republic and other decent work attire brands. \n\nBUYING CLOTHES\nI've found some great jeans in small sizes (24-25) here! R&R for $35. Yay!!", "business_id": "OkRzw22eDg45do8i-1jHow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HbACMtumZWXxhYpnnMms2g", "review_id": "Ivwkyxf-7KccAveAAuegqg", "text": "Super fun place to shop for high quality clothing and accessories at bargain prices. They have a large selection especially good for work clothes lots of suits and dresses. Good selection of evening clothes as we'll. beautiful jewelry too. Other locations in town a fun day to bit them all.", "business_id": "OkRzw22eDg45do8i-1jHow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5N0sIo3ur6R3bSY8XTBk5g", "review_id": "ODX73_x8mWxasqszXXSp-g", "text": "Consigner Beware:  I usually do not like to post negative experiences, but this one I believe I must.  I have been consigning at My Sister's Closet for many years (the past 10) and I have had many disappointments along the way as a consigner.  I have dropped off many high-end designer clothes to both the Scottsdale and Phoenix locations throughout the years.  Something that always bothered me was after consigning really expensive new or never worn pieces, I could not locate them anywhere in the store, yet the sales associate always told me they were still an open item on the floor.  The most recent bad experience I had was when I consigned a YSL 2-pc. jacket and slacks from Neiman Marcus.. 2 weeks after I consigned it at the Camelback location, I would periodically stop by to see if the itmes I consigned sold.  The YSL had not sold and showed still open on the floor, but I never found it anywhere.  I checked with sales associates who looked in lay-a-way, but said it wasn't there.  Before the 60 days for consignment was up, and on day 52, I decided to get my pieces back and pay the fee.  The items were nowhere to be found in the store and this is not the first time this has happened.  I looked at every single piece of clothing along with a sales associate.  When I asked to speak to the store manager or one of the owner's, I suddenly received a call back two days later where I was told my YSL outfit was found.  When I asked where?  I was told right there on the front designer rack.  I think not!  I'm not stupid and after taking my merchandise back, I wrote a letter to one of the owner's to at least give her the opportunity to respond.  It's been over 2 mos. and I have not heard one word.  Not one apology, not one explanation, nothing.  So I have decided to never consign with My Sister's Closet ever again, because they simply don't care, and as far as I'm concerned, they lack good cusomer service skills.  I realized my high-end designer pieces which I purchased through my personal shopper had no business being consigned at a business such as My Sister's Closet!", "business_id": "OkRzw22eDg45do8i-1jHow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Tp_uzGaPW_BfpmmUfLJWkw", "review_id": "c7ipagb00P-4lgFWOSiLuQ", "text": "Hey now... I stopped by My Sister's Closet on my way out of Last chance, as it is just literally a block or two away. They have some cute things in here, I scored a pair of Pilcro shorts for 10.00 as well as some Saucony running shoes for $12.00, not bad! This store is really small, and they have an odd mix of mall brand clothing all the way to higher end stuff. I saw a pair of size 9 tory burch miller sandals (brown brand new) for around $50.00, too bad they weren't my size or else I woulda snatched those bad boys up. Overall I think their selection is kinda small, I easily went through all the racks in 30 mins, if you have some time to kill you could get lucky and end up finding one or two things you really like.", "business_id": "OkRzw22eDg45do8i-1jHow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mF4WLIpMIs01XVriRxy0mQ", "review_id": "XJizubu9lAMYsxll-e-gSA", "text": "Good selection at the Pima rd. location.  I'm doing the camelback location tomorrow.  Clean and well organized, good prices.  I do not consign clothes anymore with these types of stores due to bad experiences , but it doesn't stop me from shopping at them.", "business_id": "OkRzw22eDg45do8i-1jHow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4DtBamDdmuYGozIHJN9cig", "review_id": "kJ5YjH5a_2FMC_G7gIgNzQ", "text": "It's one of that consignment stores that refuses clothes one originally bought from them because the labels aren't designer enough. \n\nI would never shop here again, since if I pay $40 for a skirt, wear it twice, and decide it doesn't work for me, they'll snootily refuse it as inferior to what they stock, obviously, in tones of \"how dare I sully their store with this trash?\" They even accused me of lying about ever having an account with them, when I'd said I wasn't sure and it was from years ago. \n\nIn fairness, I would swear the place has changed management or employees. It used to be possible to buy high-end office clothes here and the staff were nice. Now it's a trophy-wife clothes, staffed by the rudest, snootiest women I've ever encountered in a clothing store. I should probably be grateful I now don't have store credit I'd have to use there.", "business_id": "OkRzw22eDg45do8i-1jHow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KK_2vxqNug1wQhVo22soQw", "review_id": "toZqIy4lMzH1pLbw-GTYRg", "text": "New location needs better ventilation. Awkward layout reeks of musty clothes.  Odor persists into breezeway. \n\nOrganization not clear. I sincerely hope this is a temporary location.", "business_id": "OkRzw22eDg45do8i-1jHow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6kcorJCLFLycJ8IvBS0gUg", "review_id": "eIQ2_Su7d6Zqkb9ScR1B4g", "text": "I was going to write a review last night after having a horrible experience here but I hate being negative so I did not. I stopped back by this location today to see if they would take any of my items and my experience today was so much better! I have been here four times over all so I am just going to go ahead and cover each encounter.\n\nMy first time here was actually a really great experience! I had never consigned before and the girl looking over my items was so helpful. She only took a few items but she explained why she could not take some of my items in a very polite manner.\n\nMy second time here was the complete opposite experience of my first. I brought in my prom dresses and the girl really loved one of my dresses but there was make up on it so she could not take it. Which was fine I wouldn't want to buy something that had make up from a previous owner on it! However, my other dress was not the girl's taste and she made that very clear. She went over it extensively trying to find one thing wrong so she did not have to take it. She found nothing so she accepted it but told me it probably would not sell. I was so offended by this because I WORE this dress to my prom and she made me feel like it was the ugliest dress she had ever seen. (Side note: the dress sold within a couple of weeks, if that!!) \n\nMy third time here was another poor experience. I wanted to cash out my account and the girls working acted like my presence was bothering them. They barely spoke to me and were much more concerned about talking to each other instead of helping me. \n\nToday when I went in to consign more items the girl was so nice and helpful just like the first girl I had encountered at this store. She ended up taking all of my items, but I overheard her deal with another customer and she was very polite when declining some of their items.\n\nOverall, I think this place is hit or miss as far as attitudes of employees go! I have never really shopped it so I can't give too much feedback on selection but it looks like they have a pretty good amount and variety of designer jeans.", "business_id": "OkRzw22eDg45do8i-1jHow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k5lL0AkrhgIekvrd6h2wmw", "review_id": "0UVRSufhOCH-1CWTxt3ttw", "text": "I have both shopped and consigned here for years. I find a few things to purchase every few trips and their prices are reasonable (great when buying, not so great when selling but clearly as the market dictates). I like that they separate contemporary brands from other stuff which makes it easier for me to find what I like. The location is convenient but not as comfy as other locations. If you are hoping for customer service, try Poor Little Rich Girl as they take the time to help you and treat you well. There are nice people who work here, but they often aren't allowed by management to get you info or help out as you need. Mostly, you have to keep on top of everything you consign. Some examples. After seven weeks of asking where my items were, the manager admitted they couldn't find them. They only gave me $10 in credit for a new pair of Ted Baker evening pumps as compensation. Second, I dropped off a pair of genuine Louis Vuitton shoes. If the issue with missing items hadn't happened, I never would have found out that they labeled them as faux (which they are genuine!) and they would have donated them without ever calling me. I'd be out an expensive pair of shoes with nothing to show for it. Third, they lost a pair of unworn Gucci wedges for over a month. When they found them, they were on the floor less than two days before they were marked down by 40%! If I hadn't noticed they had never been out, then they never would have been sold, but I don't think it's right for them to take that deep a discount after only two days. Fourth, they also lost a pair of True Religion jeans. When they found them, they packed them away to be part of a future clearance, so they never even had a chance to be sold at first price. Luckily, they returned my Louis Vuitton shoes and jeans. Poor Little Rich Girl sold both within a few days. Lessons learned.", "business_id": "OkRzw22eDg45do8i-1jHow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sZ729BtsKvND46foxDKBrg", "review_id": "J-LbuAYKncj5zZ6qmqzn0Q", "text": "Really nice tex-mex.  Inside looked very nice, and I'm sure the natives flock to the AC, but as tourists, of course, we sat outside.  Remarkable homemade chips, some corn, some sweet potato, some something else, all very good.  Salsa was a bit on the tomatoe side for my taste, but good nonetheless.  The approach is a bit off-putting since it's upstairs fo a mall, but once inside it's just classy tex-mex and a step above avegare at that.", "business_id": "Uov4o_7gRqQKQyjVhWOpVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2005-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e4TQFVfepzHf--hnBsjntg", "review_id": "BhWBnFL54OW_rFLr09-sng", "text": "People seem to really like Sam's, though I am not quite sure why.  I think it is average.  Not great, not bad, just middle of the road food with a Southwestern twist.  Kind of like the Cheesecake Factory.  The food tastes good, but anything meal tastes good if it is loaded with fat.", "business_id": "Uov4o_7gRqQKQyjVhWOpVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2006-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bg3FBXzPViMowB_mJcUnbg", "review_id": "bk5zU4LbL3q2Gyj_VVK9aQ", "text": "I would love to give this place more than 3 stars but I had problems with the service. It took forever just to take our drink order. After he took our meal order he came back 15 minutes later because he had lost our ticket and couldn't remember what we had ordered. Then when we finally got our food, it was wrong. So had to send it back. On the good side of things, the salsa and chips were really good. The chips were a mixture of many different kinds which made it interesting. I had the seared ahi tuna salad. It was really good.", "business_id": "Uov4o_7gRqQKQyjVhWOpVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2006-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "EIrMhLkvhjXS1i_5h-xVoQ", "text": "I like how they do things at Sam's. It's upstairs in the Biltmore Mall but they manage to be the most laid back of all the bar/restaurants in the area. They convincingly do mexican food in a southwestern style with all sorts of interesting twists and spins on dishes that I haven't seen before. The chicken enchiladas are dee-lish and the margaritas are some of the best I've had. \n\nService is touch and go when they're busy but for the most part I've always been content with their staff. It's a pretty good date spot and the prices are reasonable, especially considering the caliber of the food they serve.", "business_id": "Uov4o_7gRqQKQyjVhWOpVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "TuV_nwYLFSLYt6MtrtP8yQ", "text": "Like most restaurants at the Biltmore Fashion Park (and malls in general), Sam's Cafe feels very corporate (and it is part of the Canyon Cafe chain), but don't let that hold you back here.  While there are better Southwestern places around, Sam's does a decent job with everything.\n\nI've done dinner and drinks a few times before, but most recently had happy hour stuff at the bar - with reasonably priced margaritas, and friendly bartenders too.  Decent, but so-so chicken tortilla soup and quesadillas.\n\nJake is right.  This can be a pretty good date place, when you go with a pretty good date.  My last dinner here was an awful date gone awry, but thankfully the food was the saving grace here (or maybe it was by default).  Let's just say that my date almost got a swift kick in the ass on the way out and my delicious chile-rubbed steak almost got thrown as a weapon Napoleon Dynamite style.  But I digress, back to the dinner.  The steak was cooked as I asked (medium), and had a great marinade with a flavorful spiced rub, but the chile mashed potatoes were OK, and thought it lacked that chile punch that I was hoping for.  While the food quality is OK here, it's just that - average.", "business_id": "Uov4o_7gRqQKQyjVhWOpVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4XUS192-sXbG50yyOAQwKA", "review_id": "QxYnfhJB7t1ToqOa7y-RNA", "text": "Great ambience and absolutely adorable bar tender. And the second bar tender was really nice, too. We didn't want to wait 45 minutes (though our bar neighbors were seated within 10 minutes of the 45 min wait), so we elected to eat at the bar. Got the top shelf margs and a chef's sampler. Never got  around to ordering a main course: we were stuffed. After 2 margaritas each, we headed back to the hotel...........", "business_id": "Uov4o_7gRqQKQyjVhWOpVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "Rh5m27E-hRdtAZ158yWaGg", "text": "Looks like I'm on a roll with getting horrible service at what are usually pretty decent restaurants lately!  I went to Sam's Cafe last night with two of my girlfriends and based on my previous experience at the downtown location, I figured we'd get a pretty decent meal.  Not the case!\n\nCarter, our server, was awful.  I hate to be so hard on him but as soon as he took our drink order and we didn't order any alcoholic beverages, he went downhill from there.  My friend Allyson ordered the rotisserie chicken special and I ordered the applewood smoked pecan salmon.  DeDe had a few question before she decided and Carter not only had no clear answers for her, he didn't bother to try to get the answers.  Unacceptable!  (Just to clarify, these were basic questions such as 'what kind of vegetables come on the fire grilled vegetable tacos?' and 'What is the marinade for the chicken fajitas?')  \n\nThe next thing we know, we are given their special chips and salsa... I love how they combine sweet and salty in a colorful arrangement!  Those were delicious.  However, it was a good ten minutes until we saw our water and when you are eating salty chips and salsa, it's nice to have something to wash it down with!  Minus star #2.\n\nSo, our food comes and DeDe's fajitas are totally different than what Carter explained.  She isn't bitchy about sending them back but kindly asks for just the chicken and vegetables on a plate since that is what she was expecting.  This is where the 3rd missing star comes in - I am not kidding when I tell you that DeDe did not get her food until after both Allyson and I were done eating ours (and we were eating really slow)!  It was not right... and Carter was not very apologetic.  He came over to offer us a free dessert but being that we are all in healthy eating mode, we declined.  They did take the fajitas off the bill in the end, but it was expected at this point.\n\nSo, I know it was just one bad experience, but if I feel like Sam's Cafe again, I will probably head to the downtown location or just have lower expectations in the future.\n\nBottom line:  decent meal + bad service = 2 stars!", "business_id": "Uov4o_7gRqQKQyjVhWOpVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "1cR5-LZcSYcACxhGe3DEVA", "review_id": "GC7ZiDOlIQ2YxJdVPm7gJg", "text": "Seafood Fajitas... very good....\n\nthey also have one of my favortie Pinot Noir's La Crema!\n\nthey used to have this great little southwesten... Chocolate thing they gave you after the meall ... so missed that...", "business_id": "Uov4o_7gRqQKQyjVhWOpVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H7OGq5Upv2FwuSORESv6Kg", "review_id": "u-1Aq47pNajS2S9-qQV5cA", "text": "Supposedly this place was going to close down beacuse of the new condos going in. Thankfully they got an extension on their lease.  The condos aren't going in just yet.\n\nThe food here is consistently good.  The service was average. I really like the Sonoran meatloaf. It's a great location and you'll have a good meal here. The menu is pseudo tex-mex.  It's a good place to go on a date, an office lunch, take family, or out of towners over the age of 40.  Not a drinking place...at all.  I would not recommend the place for large groups or meeting friends.  It doesn't have that kind of vibe.", "business_id": "Uov4o_7gRqQKQyjVhWOpVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "iwWBF3nKoRMoy1sbkLJwvg", "review_id": "7KVSLrUxRlZynorC9mu4Tw", "text": "This is the place that we always seem to end up at when people come in to town for business. It's one of those places that's relatively convenient, has decent parking, and can handle larger crowds since they don't ever seem to be even remotely busy.\n\nI will agree that when I have been there with small, personal groups, service has been unbearably slow. They would definitely earn one more star if there were even a whiff of concern... but when the group is larger, we have always received exemplary service - dare I say size does matter?\n\nThe food is actually above standard, for its kind. I love the Santa Fe Stuffed Chicken Breast (it has lots of goat cheese inside and is covered in their red pepper cream sauce - which honestly I think would be good spread over an old leather sneaker). I could eat the Adovo Chicken Pasta twice a week and never get tired of it (same reference to red pepper cream sauce). My ex swore that the Meatloaf was the best (but really, what can't be improved by a generous portion of bacon?!!). And my all time favorite has to be Chile Rubbed Sirloin - it's flavorful, without being overpowering, always cooked exactly as requested, and generally requires the threat of forking when others realize that \"it looks better than mine.\"\n\nIf you like Margaritas. You should be happy with what Sam's has to offer. The Orange Beso makes my toes tingle. Fortunately, they limit those to two servings - otherwise I might find myself behaving badly. They have several \"house margaritas\" all of which I've enjoyed (really it's not my fault, I work with a lot of social alcoholics... it's the only way to deal with the stress).\n\nMy final offering is that this particular location (I haven't ever tried at the others, so they might be accommodating as well), is great for private functions. They will basically close down whatever portion of the restaurant you might need, either feed you buffet style or from the menu, work with you on drink coupons, let you hang corporate flair, etc.  If you are in a pinch for a business gathering in a relaxed environment give it a try.", "business_id": "Uov4o_7gRqQKQyjVhWOpVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ofxlhi_HKp7myFDpwg9aIA", "review_id": "9QQqo0H6B_oKnZEqgEkjKQ", "text": "Ok...so Sam's Cafe is probably one of my favorite lunch places to go in Phoenix, I would go alone just for the fresh made chips and salsa they bring to your table, the menu items here are quite unique and to say the least are good for the most part.\n\nEvery time I have been to this place they have never been that busy, but I will say there service is lacking, it seems that when ever I go there I get the dyslexic high school waiter who can't remember to bring me my refills I ask for or I get the recovering meth addict that hates life.\n\nI usually end up getting the mushroom and spinach casadia which never disappoints, I like this places ambiance, the only reason it does not get 5 stars is because the service always seems to blow.", "business_id": "Uov4o_7gRqQKQyjVhWOpVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EKwGhgLrM18ErVKKeYE2UA", "review_id": "tGqlm2Z8_GeMMTJ58iDigQ", "text": "Their fresh and warm chips and salsa were good. Ordered a margarita and immediately understood why they limit you to only 2. Woo hoo! I was feeling good. I had one of their specials which consisted of salmon and mango salsa and it was delicious. My boyfriend had the chicken fajitas and said those were good too. \n\nThe white chocolate tamales as an after dinner snack (small dessert) was nice, but we still ordered cheesecake for dessert. I love cheesecake and have yet to try a bad piece. \n\nI'm not a big fan of Tex-Mex, but I'd come here again.", "business_id": "Uov4o_7gRqQKQyjVhWOpVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cU-Wna3a00h1rbHIAF_SiQ", "review_id": "GoZ5WSfiKh9D7GnGN9ULpw", "text": "Interior: 8/10, Food: 8/10, Service: 8/10.\n\nI used to take out-of-towners here all the time.\n\nNow that I moved away, I had to visit Sam's. I love the bread sticks and the smear that comes with it.\n\nThe food wasn't as great as I remembered, but it's still pretty good.", "business_id": "Uov4o_7gRqQKQyjVhWOpVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E6rPuzx1ampy7DYvYtVdog", "review_id": "pnBOBfawF0sFKYnjIBpF-w", "text": "Used to come here as a kid and had to visit again to see if it was still as good.  Seems like they've replaced the famous breadsticks with chips/salsa- but I'm not complaining- the chips were really yummy- sort of a sweet taste to them.  Wine selection was decent, waiter was a sweet heart too- he let us know pets are welcome to join you on the patio too- something about \"Paws on the Patio\", so if you're an animal lover it's a great place to bring the puppy.  Reminded me of the smaller sidewalk places off the pier in South Bay where everyone always brought their dogs.  As for food- we had the fajitas- very good- the steak wasn't overcooked like a lot of places tend to do, word of advice though- not good as left overs so make sure you bring your appetite and finish them there!  :)  Looking forward to going again- this time for margaritas!", "business_id": "Uov4o_7gRqQKQyjVhWOpVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i5YFwxft6L08woEmDnBzFA", "review_id": "fuhhZQljBfcNBM0g0NhQLw", "text": "Not good. And it's not been for a couple of years. There are advantages: good location, rarely busy, good for larger groups. But last few times we've been there have experienced average food and lousy service.  When joining my already seated group on Saturday (3/28) the high-school hostess wagged her finger in my face like an East German border guard, the waffle house waitress poked me in the shoulder to get my attention and the wife's chicken dish had to be sent back as there were only 2 measly pieces of chicken in it.  Only 2 beers on tap. Garbage.", "business_id": "Uov4o_7gRqQKQyjVhWOpVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "63HOmdiJzMOw9figAu14QQ", "review_id": "eAb0-hx9neib5-Bwtlx2-A", "text": "The food was fine, but not outstanding. There's outdoor seating, but it's along the mall's 2nd-story walkway.\n\nOne standout: \nThe individual tamale-style chocolates are a definite upgrade from most restaurants'  \"here's your check\" treat.", "business_id": "Uov4o_7gRqQKQyjVhWOpVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5JSrHtH-aK69OjUxdt-k5A", "review_id": "AV-A9yyuxeF8DmAc8N7vdQ", "text": "The food is consistent and pretty good.  It will not satisfy any craving you have for Mexican food, but it may keep those cravings at bay for a while.   I'm really only reviewing Sam's to give them kudos for being \"dog friendly.\"  At the Biltmore location at least they will allow you to have dogs outside on the patio.  Even though I don't have dogs, some of my friends do and I have been to Sam's Cafe with them several times because it seemed like the only place we could eat without leaving the dogs in the car.", "business_id": "Uov4o_7gRqQKQyjVhWOpVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 10, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "du6KeE54IFbPiXpU3LOd1g", "review_id": "FLC6euuGm9xb6EHyoh7cfg", "text": "Saturday is Happy Hour day at Sam's Caf\u00e9. \nHappy because we hadn't been there in a while and happy because Sam's has improved since the last time we were there:)\nI say \"judge slowly\" and \"give people a second chance\" and \"a stitch in time, saves nine\" and all kinds of other inappropriate adages...but my point is that sometimes a second chance is in order.\nSam's Caf\u00e9 had been in the rotation for a few years and then we had a couple of poor experiences there, and just didn't go back...you know how it is...there's a lot of competition for the dining dollar (it used to be \"dollars\" but the recession/depression has hit everyone!).\nBut, this isn't about then...it's about now, so let's get up to date, shall we?\nThe Beautiful Carin and I headed for the club last Saturday to sweat off the weeks caloric build up and sweat it off we did! (you know, I think I sweat so much because I come from ice age survivor stock and here I am trying to live in the desert!).\nAnyway, after we finished our extremely grueling, yet fulfilling programs of physical exercise, got ourselves all cleaned up, (lookin' good and smellin' sweet) we were talking between ourselves (as married people often do) and trying to figure how to reward ourselves for the excellent workouts we had just finished.\nHow about a nice big lunch?\nSam's Caf\u00e9 has Happy Hours on Saturday's and Sunday's that run from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. \nWell, that's just inspired!\nWe tottered in and sat at the bar (I think that's going to be a defining happy hour \"move\" for us), and the barman greeted us with a warmth and enthusiasm normally reserved for long lost play cousins...a good start:)\nWe looked at the happy hour menu and they have some nice selections for really good prices.\nWe ordered roast pork sliders with a chipotle barbecue sauce, Carin's  \"go-to\" selection...grilled chicken nacho's and Sedona Spring Rolls (also served with the chipotle barbecue sauce and pico de gallo).\nWhile were waiting for the food to arrive, Sam's minions brought us more food...chips and salsa. \nNow, I don't want anyone to think Sam's is mexcian food...it's not. The whole place is more \"southwest inspired\" as opposed to \"southwest\", or \"Mexican\" or \"authentic\". \nThey have d\u00e9cor that looks sort of Fredrick Remington meets Javier Sordo Madaleno...nice, southwest-ish/modern. The chairs in the dining room are, frankly, less than comfortable but they fit the d\u00e9cor, so, OK. Just don't complain to me when they make your butt sore after 20 minutes!\nBack to the chips and salsa...I like the flour tortilla chips that Sam's serves, as well as the blue corn and sweet potato chips and the salsa is decent as well...very tomatoey, but spicy and flavorful, but it's not Mexican...not for everybody, but we were happy:)\nThe actual food portion of our lunch came before we became completely engorged with the chips portion. Everything was very tasty. \nThe pork roast sliders were truly delightful...moist, seasoned perfectly on soft warm rolls:) (BTW, I'm reasonably certain that you can't get swine flu from eating pork roast, but I will say that the roast pork sliders \"flew\" off the plate:) . The Sedona Spring Rolls have plenty of spice and heat, and are also very nice.\nAll in all, a very solid Happy Hour offering for $18 and change (before tip).\nGo, sit at the bar (always better service and your butt will thank me), and enjoy Sam's Happy Hour!", "business_id": "Uov4o_7gRqQKQyjVhWOpVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6WJHk3E4PLt0-EXakw5Kdw", "review_id": "5VTV7Jb8woGWlSxpDiA33g", "text": "So my sister was in town for a visit.  She and her hubby live in Monterey, CA, and she decided that she needed to THAW from 50 degree weather!\n\nWe were meeting our friend Kelly for dinner, and she suggested Sam's Cafe.  I've been to the one downtown, and really enjoyed it, so I was looking forward to checking out this location.\n\nFirst of all, the chips and salsa ROCK.  The chips are freshly made, and the salsa is this chunky, chipotle-infused bowl of heaven.\n\nI got the fish tacos -- they were fantastic.  A filet of blackened tilapia, slaw mix, pico, and this chipotle sauce.  Would absolutely recommend this to anybody that likes fish tacos -- sooooo good!\n\nKelly got the carnitas platter and my sister got the chopped salad.  I didn't try either of their dinner, but they both enjoyed theirs.\n\nOur server was excellent -- she was attentive, without being annoying, and kept our glasses of iced tea full -- which was a good thing after being at the pool most of the day.\n\nTo sum it up -- good food, good service, and reasonable prices.", "business_id": "Uov4o_7gRqQKQyjVhWOpVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "NLDDaat42UQXQCOpU4e2TA", "review_id": "9zH-KAl4rP3OJSC0tzvAXQ", "text": "My recent , but admittedly brief, experience was terrific! The service was fast and friendly, the price was good, and the food was really, really good. \n\nA friend and I stopped for a brief appetizer and margarita before heading to the Lyle Lovett concert. Margaritas for $3.00 until 7 PM...YUM! I loved the chips and salsa. The chips are a mixed style and the salsa had an unusual, homemade flavor. We shared an order of chicken nachos and OMG...were they good. Whatever creamy sauce was added was a wonderful addition. \n\nThe atmosphere was nice and open; the more modern Southwest style was a refreshing change. And like I said above, the service was friendly and quick.", "business_id": "Uov4o_7gRqQKQyjVhWOpVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "g6rlp5No6GjEDXkrjvg1kQ", "review_id": "vG8e2d_hxqpu2fW68kTESw", "text": "Okay, so i had a friend in from CO and she wanted Southwestern cuisine so I suggested Sam's even though I hadn't been there in 10 years.  First they serve you with their version of chips and salsa and I don't think I will ever settle for regular chips and salsa ever again after this. There were 4 different chips..2 had various spices, one had the taste of powdered sugar and the last were sweet potato. Each combined with the salsa was a bite of culinary delight. I ordered the Ahi tuna sandwich and was satisfied with my selection. However my friend ordered the black and blue quesadilla and it was beyond fantastic! Defintiely recommend even if just for cocktails and their chips. Oh I almost forgot.. you get a stick of white chocolate wrapped in a husk with your check! So either way you WILL be having dessert. ;)", "business_id": "Uov4o_7gRqQKQyjVhWOpVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q0KigjVBtb6dfRjX3QJbsQ", "review_id": "XIEHfAXiv8ihp6rJ6L870g", "text": "What a pleasant surprise! I went here for a friends birthday dinner and were greeted with a friendly smile and \"hello.\"  Chips and salsa lined the table and were a mix or corn and blue corn, and i think some of them had been rolled in cinnamon and pepper. I had to force myself to stop eating them. \nA friend and I ordered chicken fajitas and we wanted to split the entree and the server brought us out two plates with the guac., sour cream, etc on both plates. That was nice. The beans and rice were delicious, the server had a pleasant attitude (and I could tell she had a lot going on) and she kept my water full. \nShe brought out a dessert tray and told us about each item. THEN after she brought the check she came back with little white chocolate tamales for everyone! (White chocolate in a corn husk.) Holy cow! How awesome is that!", "business_id": "Uov4o_7gRqQKQyjVhWOpVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "zCC6huLkNBEr3JUgQyxJbg", "review_id": "CpzRtYOd0GS7hPtgeKPcDA", "text": "A friend of mine is in town and staying at the Ritz Carlton on Camelback. In meeting up, we ventured across the street and found Sam's Caf\u00e9. The menu was big and many things looked good. I was busy looking at the spacious dining area and the food options when the waitress arrived. My friend went with the raspberry margarita while I had  1/2 coke,  1/2 diet coke. \n\nThe waitress was very attentive and dropped by many times to make sure we were fine. The chips and salsa were amazing! I saw some Yelp reviews on my phone that talked about the chips. I thought really? They are chips! Can they really be that exciting? Damn skippy! In fact, most of the time I didn't even put them in salsa-  they were so good just by themselves. \n\nMy friend ordered the Red Rock Meatloaf served with peppers, bacon and onions, mashed potatoes and she swapped spinach in place of the corn on the cob. I went with the Applewood Smoked Pecan Salmon. Damn! It was salmon with pecans, there was a side spinach and the salmon was served on a bed of mashed sweet potatoes and a red papaya and serrano chile sauce. I detected something else that seemed like slightly spicy apple sauce, but I don't know what it was.\n\nAn excellent meal, nice atmosphere, descent area and above average service. Each entr\u00e9e was about $17 and the margarita was $6.50. No room for dessert - with the exception of the white chocolate tamale brought out with the bill, but the tray showed several items. Maybe next time?", "business_id": "Uov4o_7gRqQKQyjVhWOpVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SvpVKZON2-OoY6e1CGWwlQ", "review_id": "8a_IptP6FmYDUXxa9BuGcw", "text": "Came out to Phoenix for an interview and they brought us HERE for lunch........ omg *drool*\n\nThe chips were amazing, especially the ones that were seasoned with pepper and other deliciousness. I had the salmon and a bite of the steak. SOSOSOSOSO good. Ahhh I want their chips now. \n\nAlso. The chocolate tamales were a sweet fare-thee-well. Yum.", "business_id": "Uov4o_7gRqQKQyjVhWOpVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0KXxuKxlspsO6CrDLgQJ-w", "review_id": "Dm1gDExD-P0Tm0pvnB6HtQ", "text": "Just got my haircut here, and I'm glad.\n\nChristina is the best, she knows what she's doing. Salon 3121 has yes, an ugly facade in an unattractive strip mall, but a nice interior with friendly people. I found myself welcomed with coffee, iced tea, etc. It wasn't crowded, which I like. Overall, I had a good experience here.", "business_id": "XIcmcmjX87v59DXh0iQW8g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "0KXxuKxlspsO6CrDLgQJ-w", "review_id": "iZbSnyTIKbAGxuw4n_0Qeg", "text": "Mmhm, just got an awesome facial here. Carol, the woman who does them is friendly and talkative, which I liked a lot. Was really relaxing and I almost fell asleep, hahaha. Not much else to say, other than my face is in tip top condition! Another A+ for Salon 3121.", "business_id": "XIcmcmjX87v59DXh0iQW8g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "BLUDPZW_d2fAF0Pia28ZlA", "review_id": "RqkNGUUJFWJH2LjEhn-VjA", "text": "I was sent an email offering a complimentary facial by one of the two new aestheticians and decided to make an appointment. They were able to fit me in the next morning without any hassle. I arrived about ten minutes early and was greeted and told to have a seat. Dunia came out and brought me back to a small but cozy room. They had the softest bed and blanket as well, and a heating pad is underneath it all so you are pampered even more. The facial was outstanding and I felt like a new person when I got out of there. I will be back to Salon 3121 and make future appointments with Dunia based on the wonderful service I received today.", "business_id": "XIcmcmjX87v59DXh0iQW8g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vhxFLqRok6r-D_aQz0s-JQ", "review_id": "tM5wItcwsj_f0yexQoLFvQ", "text": "Went here for the first time based on a promotional deal I had purchased off of New Times.  Got a spa pedicure and a shellac manicure.  I hadn't made a reservation ahead of time (as instructed to), but the gal who does nails was kind enough to stay late and squeeze me in.  She was professional, kind and sweet.  This is the place you go to when you want to splurge (but not spend quite as much as you do at Dolce salon in Scottsdale).  They have lots of promotions and deals when you go in, and you can also like them on facebook.  They have cute jewerly and cards also for sale.\nGreat selection of colors and I love the shellac manicure in particular!  My nails look amazing.  A note on the prices, again, not the cheapest place in town, certainly not your quick corner nail salon.  The folks who work here all have licenses and have gone to actual nail school, esthetician school etc.  A shellac manicure and spa pedicure runs about 100 dollars before tip to give you a sense of the prices.  Oh and its right next door to a nail salon that is unrelated and not owned by them.  Do not do what I do and walk into the wrong place, super embarassing!", "business_id": "XIcmcmjX87v59DXh0iQW8g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uaa2zN1fXB36DhibPeWcuQ", "review_id": "E330hli5HVDdG8p1agoC3A", "text": "Absolutely terrible, and dangerous!!  Manicurist cut my cuticle and then cut Herself somehow. Didn't see a thing wrong with it. No apology. She didn't put on a glove!! She simply said \"it happens\". Unbelievable! I do not want a bloodborne disease from a salon and if you don't either stay far far away from this place. She was so casual about it!! Also, I left with polish all over my skin and a French manicure that would have been dine better at a $10 Korean nail salon.", "business_id": "XIcmcmjX87v59DXh0iQW8g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jf6btHeiIBWCwoXEyzs-pQ", "review_id": "-wBfyg5u4AtQziQaNSHvcw", "text": "I went to this salon for a 50 minute full custom facial. What I got was 25 minutes of steam in my face in a loud salon. My appointment was at 1:00 and, at 1:05 I met Dunia, who would be doing my facial. What happened in the next 25 minutes was this: a quick cleansing of my face, some gritty stuff applied and steam in my face for about 15 minutes, a bright light in my face without my eyes covered and a rough rinse off of my face, some really strong (she said it was antiseptic to \"kill bacteria\") stuff applied to my face, followed by sunscreen ... that was it. Oh - and all of this WITH THE DOOR OPEN ... and let me just say it was not quiet in this place (aka: NOT relaxing). I walked out of the salon at 1:30 wishing I hadn't wasted my time and money for something I could have done myself at home.", "business_id": "XIcmcmjX87v59DXh0iQW8g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DdMKaomZKFQEc3ItFGg2aA", "review_id": "wf2MJXosVLnYikBiD_-Kbw", "text": "My favorite place to get my nails done, Michelle runs a tight ship and everyone here extremely professional and sweet. If you want sparkly glittery nails that'll knock your socks (or gloves) off, ask for the Rockstar treatment, you will not be disappointed, promise.", "business_id": "XIcmcmjX87v59DXh0iQW8g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XvWpOVtcrceuRk13Hj2Dlw", "review_id": "QMZ5hK1i9FyUTaaArQPeaA", "text": "I have tried many different nail salons and this is the absolute best one I have found! Michelle is amazing and I always leave extremely excited about my new color! Everyone there is very friendly and inviting, overall it's a great atmosphere and the prices are extremely reasonable.", "business_id": "XIcmcmjX87v59DXh0iQW8g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HxMkDhc-nyZbt9KZHMZF9Q", "review_id": "DhIXyV3uEvbBa8Xd546ukg", "text": "Cate is just the greatest.  Though she sometimes pops up on Living Social or Groupon, she will also give you a deal where 3 massages are $150.  They're each an hour long, she works on your problem areas and is the BEST massage I have ever had.", "business_id": "XIcmcmjX87v59DXh0iQW8g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VT7ZOTYU3ZxCiahD8gbvyA", "review_id": "F985CmphUR1_LEdb73uKlA", "text": "I bought a travel zoo voucher for my daughter, me, and mother-in-law to get a mani/pedi. I even took my daughter out of school early for our special day, since they don't have later times for nail services. That morning, they called to tell me that they couldn't take all of us, and we would have to re-schedule. This was not an option for me, so it ended up just being my daughter and mom-in-law getting service. \n\nThought I would give them another chance. Next time, the appt was for me, my daughter, and my own mom. I took my daughter out of school early again. This time, when we arrived, they said that there was an error in scheduling and we would need to re-schedule. Really? Again, this was not an option for me. So my mom and daughter just got pedicures (even though we had paid for a manicure too). No attempt to offer a discount or anything.\n\nTheir front desk staff is less than incompetent. Make sure you have a plan B, before you go. WIll never go back.", "business_id": "XIcmcmjX87v59DXh0iQW8g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "8KmHPVzyBW45_tXX8zU5mA", "review_id": "EM0-WbjlVVszcHze4RtqzA", "text": "Got a smokin' deal on a Brazilian Blowout for $69 via Phoenix New Times VOICE Daily Deals and was rewarded with a voucher for a free massage, facial, or mani/pedi when I actually went in for my blowout with Chris! Also had high quality eyelash extensions done by Nia for WAY cheaper than what most valley salons charge! Absolutely love the staff and will be back soon for my deep tissue massage and rock star pedicure! :)", "business_id": "XIcmcmjX87v59DXh0iQW8g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qRZ3g-VbJYmWS3nLQJau-A", "review_id": "c781xWXk3HK28r5pE1TYZg", "text": "Tried out Salon 3121 with a Living Social deal .....   the Massage with Caite was Great!!!  She is a skilled professional and wonderful at what she does....  go see her!! ....  Unfortunately the Mani/Pedi was possibly the worst I've ever had!  It was basically a $50 polish change that not only had polish smeared all over my skin, but both my fingers and toes chipped in less than 24 hours.... ridiculous!  Too bad as the Salon seems to have a nice atmosphere and various services offered......  the only thing I will return for is the massage.", "business_id": "XIcmcmjX87v59DXh0iQW8g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 7, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zs6wQGh1r726ZzaNKRa-bw", "review_id": "o1gqxl0fE6NTyj_D6mZK3A", "text": "I visited Salon 3121 for a Spa Day courtesy of a TravelZoo special.  I anxiously looked forward to a day of indulgence and relaxation for over a month but, alas, I left disappointed.\nI had read about the new Organics Lounge prior to my spa day and it was also mentioned in my appointment confirmation voicemail.  I suppose it's my fault for having a preconception about what the term \"lounge\" means, but I envisioned a serene area, separate from the noise & hustle bustle of the salon, where spa clients wait for their services.  Not at all the case.  There is no separate area for spa treatments, so throughout my services I could lots of conversation, banging doors, and hair dryers...simply not a relaxing atmosphere.\nMy spa day started with a facial with Kellie.  First of all, I was told I was receiving my treatment in the waxing room, not in one of the rooms they use for facials because all of the other rooms had been booked.  I presume this is why there was no steam (other than a hot washcloth) in my facial.  My primary gripe is that Kellie did not ask whether I was there to relax and proceeded to chat for all but 10 minutes of the facial.  Yes, I was there to relax and did not want to chat, but also didn't want to be rude.  \n\nWhen my facial was complete, Kellie left me to dress and went to find out which treatment I had next.  She learned I was supposed to go to a massage with Caite.  I walked into the hallway while Kellie and Caite were discussing my massage and I overhead Caite saying it was going to be a really short massage (I didn't know what that was supposed to mean since my voucher was for a normal 50 minute massage).  Kellie left me with Caite who brought me to her room and proceeded to tell me that she had another appointment at noon so, since my facial with Kellie ran long (she up-sold me on an eyebrow wax), my  massage would have to be cut short.  I asked her what that meant because: 1) I couldn't understand how it was okay to cut my massage short when I agreed to pay more money for an extra service with Kellie and 2) Caite wasn't offering any sort of refund for the time she was going to take off of my massage.  She told me it didn't mean anything except that my massage was going to be short.    It was totally bizarre so I responded that I had paid for a full 50 minutes, to which she responded it wouldn't be fair to her other clients if their appointments were delayed because of me.  Wow.  I felt like she indirectly said I was not a normal client and, therefore, was not important.  I'm fairly certain I made a strange facial expression and she finally said she would go speak with the front desk (um, yeah, you should have done that initially without making the back to back booking my problem!).  When she came back she informed me that the front desk was going to rearrange her schedule and I would receive my full 50 minute massage.  The outcome was appropriate, but I thought it was incredibly unprofessional that I had been involved in the problem at all.  During the massage, I thought Caite applied way too much pressure and I was uncomfortable and unable to relax during most of the 50 minutes.  She never asked whether the pressure level was right for me (every other masseuse I've ever had checks at some point) and I didn't want to say something because she had seemed so annoyed during our earlier conversation.  Caite's room was is also next to the staff room and my massage ran over lunch hour so, at one point, I was not only grimacing in pain but the room reeked of Chinese food.  Not what I had envisioned when I thought about my spa day!\nFinally, I went for my manicure/pedicure with Brenna.  Salon 3121 has a great selection of polishes, including the latest fun colors from OPI.  Brenna was nice and the manicure/pedicure service would have been relaxing except for the proximity to the salon.  The area where Salon 3121 provides manicures and pedicures is adjacent (maybe 10 feet in separation) to the stylists.  Unfortunately, during my pedicure, there was a stylist about 20 feet away who was chatting quite loudly and continually swearing (sh*t, f*ck, etc)  to her client (her client, a somewhat older woman, looked miserable!).  I don't mind swearing, but I don't really want to hear it while I'm trying to relax.  Although Brenna was nice, she didn't trim my toenails evenly and the sides of some of my nails weren't painted at all.\n\nI left Salon 3121 without feeling relaxed, but definitely relieved that I hadn't paid full price for such a mediocre experience.", "business_id": "XIcmcmjX87v59DXh0iQW8g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "MeYt3gw8xbXCvFyLvTXjXg", "review_id": "ygIjPB1gZ9YMURRrO2jdXA", "text": "I must say i was a bit impressed for being my first time at this salon, because the owner Michelle immediately greeted us and made me feel special. My friend and I  were given a tour of the salon and offered cofee which hit the perfect spot for us.  My friend and I were schedule for Jelly pedicures. Neither of us had ever had a jelly pedi. Let me tell you it was amazing,  but what made it more amazing was Lizzy. Lizzy is very professional. I like it when the focus is on me on me and not the tech's schedule.  Lizzy has cut and styled my hair several times. You must know that she is extremely good at it!! She does not what she may think goes well with the customer but she does exactly what you ask her to do. The salon is well kept, by that i mean it is clean. I havent tried other services but i will definately keep going there. If you havent been there i recommend you check it out and if you want the best service when it comes to hair and nails ask for Lizzy you wont regret it. \n\nMony", "business_id": "XIcmcmjX87v59DXh0iQW8g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w9yneCFjacLCEEeG8ET5lw", "review_id": "vvpbpMVUSg9qd1XY1L7Bcw", "text": "I tried Salon 3121 with a Living Social deal for 6 pedicures.  It's a clean salon, uses organic products.  I have had mixed success with different nail technicians - one great, one kind of sloppy.  My biggest issue is scheduling - it is practically impossible to get a pedicure appointment in less than 3 weeks!!! It's getting to be ridiculous and I wish I was done with my Living Social deal so I can just go back to my normal salon where I can walk in and be seen in minutes.  Missing my callous removal as well... not a complete disappointment, but probably won't be coming back after my deal is up", "business_id": "XIcmcmjX87v59DXh0iQW8g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0rc3bZdU-WfIm0At5T7HgA", "review_id": "lDL1E4Z7FSKAICmycUbIZQ", "text": "I purchased the Living Social deal for 6 pedicures- it was a great deal. \nI realized right away that it would be difficult to complete the deal as they get booked up 3 weeks in advance, and the deal expires 6 months after it was purchased. The biggest issue is that they have VERY limited appointments available after 4pm. Most women work for a living and don't even get off work before this time. How can you expect to satisfy the public if you aren't even available when the majority of people are off work??\nI must say the pedicure experience itself was amazing. The owner did my service and she is the nicest woman and she did great. She explained to me everything that was going on and we chatted for the entire 2 hour experience. Even better is how clean they are and they use plastic inside the basin so you are never using the same tub as someone else. \nI had to cancel my second appointment the day of because something came up so unfortunately I lost one of my visits- fair enough it does say that in the voucher. However I really wanted to reschedule for as soon as possible. Next available appointment- a FULL 3 WEEKS LATER. Seriously?! Keep the $70. No point in a good service if you can never get in to take advantage of it. \n\nIt's a shame because this is a place I would love to frequent.", "business_id": "XIcmcmjX87v59DXh0iQW8g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EceZIHwBtVj2aLRK0pj1xg", "review_id": "J6j51ptfhDIsGw_eOxG4Bw", "text": "I purchased two Living Social deals - for pedis and waxing that I was really looking forward to using.  I still have a couple pedis and several waxings left, but I do not think I am going back.  The nail technicians were really inconsistent (sometimes I would get a soak, and sometimes I would not), my pedis took quite a long time (one was close to two hours) and the quality was OK.  And finally, I left a voicemail to schedule an appointment and I am still waiting to hear back (it has been 3 days now).  For a $65 pedicure this is not the pampering experince I would be looking for.  Going back to the salons that charge a third of it and provide a much better service/quality.  Sorry, but not impressed.", "business_id": "XIcmcmjX87v59DXh0iQW8g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BsgXTs_hz4AwgbK0wSIIxw", "review_id": "N9Bexa1yAG-jRWydiR12_Q", "text": "I bought a Living Social voucher for 6 pedicures and I have gone for 4 now and I really like it!  Love the foot soak that takes the stink off my feet.  The organic products are great and I enjoy the hot neck wrap and tea offered.  The nail colors are fun and Kathryn does a good job in a short amount of time which is great!  Not sure if I will become a member even though it is a good deal.  I love the decor and Paradise Valley vibe.", "business_id": "XIcmcmjX87v59DXh0iQW8g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "faX3sDXbjkW72Vezz5VSFQ", "review_id": "mHTz3b4pJWeqqLz3sFfOBg", "text": "I purchased the living social deal for the six organic pedicures. I had a very hard time scheduling an apt. When I finally did get in the experience was horrible. I was expecting a massage chair or something similar but was seated in a hard high back chair that you needed to put pillows behind your back to try to get comfortable. The experience was strange because they use an aloe jelly that makes you think that you are sticking your feet in a big bowl of green jello. That part honestly was weird but not bad just squishy :) . The bad part was the mud and salt scrub that left my legs raw and red. The pedicure ended with them putting my shoes back on to paint my toes. It was a strange and uncomfortable pedicure to be sure but the lady who performed it was very nice so I did tip her. Unlike the front desk help who would rather be on their personal phones talking about Face Book instead of check me out in a timely manner. I wrote a review before but it was taken down so I'm hoping there isn't anything here that is too much. This was just my experience and I'm happy to say I will not be going back.", "business_id": "XIcmcmjX87v59DXh0iQW8g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qR0LDAlt0CFMwwoms1Oa5g", "review_id": "-pEAi8dvuzuFvaf_Q1RhQw", "text": "Don't buy deals for this business. Bought a living social for 4 blow drys. I have called 5 times to make appointments and they have been \"booked\" every time, even when I call with multiple weeks notice. I'm getting a refund and going to dry bar instead. Whoever answers the phone here is pretty rude, as well.", "business_id": "XIcmcmjX87v59DXh0iQW8g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-xPKyCJiK9q1OFZ7GCZwBw", "review_id": "QI_HWhrgyzybG48dMxBDMw", "text": "I had a massage here and LOVED IT!  Caite gave me one of the best massages of my life!  I can't wait to go back and see here again!\n\nThe reason I gave this place 4/5 is for the decor/set up.  They advertise themselves as a spa but the decor makes you feel like you are in a Fantastic Sam's or  Super Cut (things for sale up front, mostly hair stations, very small bathroom, very small rooms for spa services.  \n\nI do plan on returning but only to get massages!", "business_id": "XIcmcmjX87v59DXh0iQW8g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V0VOe-7Hlt6AQfVLF9EwTg", "review_id": "Qu8qrh2TnPy3CPs-k6KgrA", "text": "Business CLOSED... no call cancelling appointment.  Very poor form - purchased a three pack of facial/pedi's and doubt I will see any refund :(", "business_id": "XIcmcmjX87v59DXh0iQW8g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dVNAb_dwfBPXi_VZt2UO3A", "review_id": "tby6pXwuvTt058DbixXTEw", "text": "I purchased a Living Social 4 pack special.  I was able to receive 3 out of the 4 treatments before the final closing.  The girl administering the pedicures was a sweetheart but the polish never lasted more than a week.  I agree with some of the other clients that the atmosphere was noisy or not professional at times.  I had a 4th appt and never received a confirmation call.  I decided to call to confirm and was told I should have received a call from the salon to cancel since that area of the salon had experienced a flood, and that they would call me to reschedule and that I would not lose my deal.  It's been a few weeks so I decided to call today and found out the salon has been permanently closed.  I could see this coming which is why I'm writing the review in case you ever decide to re-open you can learn from the mistakes made.  I understand you are trying to make right all the deals still out there.  Just in case I wanted to let you know that a refund for me is not necessary and I wish you all the best.", "business_id": "XIcmcmjX87v59DXh0iQW8g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ri-XkQvZlmkqcR7tu8s4dw", "review_id": "NdkwlssBSYdI0Jx3ZDf1ww", "text": "This business closed in early November with no notice.  Voicemail said that clients that had purchased packages would be contacted for refunds by the end of November, but I haven't been contacted about my unfulfilled pedicure package.\n\nHowever, I have located the owner of Salon 3121, Michelle Davis and she is now doing business at:\n\nNails by Michelle D\n3240 East Camelback Road Studio #4\nPhoenix, Arizona 85018\n\nIf you are awaiting a refund from Salon 3121, you can try contacting Michelle and see if she'll make good on your prior purchase.  Not sure if she's selling any new packages, but I'd be careful about advanced purchases.  Good luck.", "business_id": "XIcmcmjX87v59DXh0iQW8g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BsgXTs_hz4AwgbK0wSIIxw", "review_id": "qvcxQYp79qmZTTsjjXG22w", "text": "Well.  Got a toe fungus after my last visit there.  I really was not expecting it since they used the plastic liners in the foot soak buckets.  Have to say I am disappointed and even though the atmosphere and the service was good; this makes me only rate this business as average now.", "business_id": "XIcmcmjX87v59DXh0iQW8g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f8Q0rCvohLzi230yOTnseQ", "review_id": "D8umNLEVmJ7DoPTkJeJE8Q", "text": "Love this cute salon/spa for mani pedis. The staff is incredibly helpful and nice. \n\nPros: Wide range of nail colors, neck wrap with scented oil, better than average tea selection, very sanitary.\n\nCons: you have to make an appointment, the outcome of your nail job may depend on the skill level of the technician (little bit of a dice roll). \n\nOna side note the owner of the salon has taken the time to come up with and manufacture a 'Salon 3121' range of products. This tells me that the business is a passion not just an investment. Overall, I think this salon is striving to do right by customers and they are succeeding. Keep up the good work Salon 3121!", "business_id": "XIcmcmjX87v59DXh0iQW8g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lzze-TPuJaKnmXBcgTumpA", "review_id": "htvZ4McKhAKYxyEmtt8sxg", "text": "I visited this place a couple of times with Phoenix-area friends, the interior is pleasant though almost a bit too slick/trendy for my tastes, they also have a nice outdoor dining area (heated during chillier winter evenings). All the sushi & maki I tried were very good, they really ought to have some combo/sampler platters on their menu to help those who are not sushi-literate or just can't make up their minds. The menu offers other entrees for non-sushi people. For dessert, I recommend strolling over to the gelato place just south of Zen 32.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2005-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LT3L8-tthzD0IakgXm81pw", "review_id": "FeryuOb-NNKSJo4UuiVd-w", "text": "Average to great sushi and I eat a lot of sashimi and sushi.  Do get the sake sampler if you like sake, you'll get a rack of sake that'll feed your senses and get you ready for a raw fish treat.  Presentation is pretty nice, service is very good and the outside patio is a nice place to eat...I've never sat inside, what for, we live in Arizona, its nice out side!  Lots of unusual rolls and the tempura is pretty good too.  Sashimi is very nice, get a combo plate and save a few bucks.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2006-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Sjp6EYsqzdlTvymER6wBfg", "review_id": "aHe9f_fcSLbZsnRa8u9jDQ", "text": "Very trendy sushi place situated in central Phoenix.  The set-up of the restaurant is nice, with both indoor and outdoor seating.  I was only there once so far, so I need to try it at least one more time, but I was disappointed with the quality of the food.  It was not bad, but there are far better sushi bars in Phoenix.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2006-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e4TQFVfepzHf--hnBsjntg", "review_id": "nm9EDtljgnWM3KVwr-r0Jg", "text": "Hit or miss.  Trendy.  Service can be slow.  I used to come here years ago but haven't been in a while because I had one too many so so dining experiences.  I think there are better places for sushi in the valley.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2006-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XL9D0wXPLcmNox-d9XDfTg", "review_id": "iBDI7ZsmoF-shpVj35i8fQ", "text": "This was one of the few spots that I actually enjoyed in the whole city.  We went here for late night drinks and they were serving up free sushi and fried won ton.  On top of that, the large Sapporo sake bombs only cost $6!!!!!  I haven't had the food outside of the free stuff, but my co-worker tells me that you never eat raw sushi in Phoenix because it can't be fresh in the middle of the desert.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "nXJ01x-77XHPeeaR-Aje7Q", "text": "This place screams style over substance.  In a sentence - trendy sexy Biltmore crowd fawns over overrated sushi.\n\nI really don't get why Zen 32 is always so crowded and busy.  Could it be that people here don't know good sushi?  I find that I keep trying to give this place a chance and will go back simply because it's one of the only bonafide sushi bars in the area - and perhaps everyone else is doing the same as well.  But mediocrity, my friend, will eventually ruin this place.  Service and long waits are to be expected here.  \n\nI even think I got sick on the happy hour sushi here a while back.  I'm blaming it on the vodka tonic and not the warmed over salmon roll, but eater beware.  The bar can get crowded too, but they have some fun watercolor boards at the bar to play around with.  Back in the restaurant, the sushi is kind of lackluster.  The sashimi and rolls I've had here were so-so.  I just haven't found this place to measure up.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2006-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "llkm_iXQszkN5DZvmqjNqA", "review_id": "q94UdnE0YF1agJ6n9kuwLA", "text": "Great place... One of the top sushi places in Phoenix... the best part about Zen is the fact that they serve food every night until midnight... so if you work late during the week or you just want a late night dinner it is perfect.\n\nThey have some very unique rolls that have interesting flavors... I also recommend the yellowtail citrus appetizer... it is excellent... If you go there the head sushi chef is Harold and always has something special if you ask... Last time i had some super tuna spicy something that was out of this world.  ENJOY!!!", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9tXN1JUzCuCgMd2y4LdTcw", "review_id": "gRMcdOl1w6eV8MvOgWzuVg", "text": "Very, very fun place.  Wish we had one of these on the East coast, but its sheer size definitely identifies it as a Scottsdale restaurant.  The place is huge, definitely crowded and definitely has a scene.  The food was all so good.  Great Sushi, and we also had a great Chilean Sea Bass entree, that was just like butter.  Delicious.  Very fun spot for Scottsdale.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "kS4cv2ymq0kA9qa-gEgHxA", "text": "Not one of my favorite sushi spots in Phoenix, but not bad.\n\nIt's a trendy spot so getting a table may take a little while. The sushi is above average, but the price tag has the built-in trendiness fee that will sting you when the bill comes. \n\nService is on and off but it seems like that could just be a product of the total lack of organization that is a result of the layout. There is some free seating and people seem to haphazardly move tables around unchecked outside. Point is, the service isn't the most reliable. \n\nAll in all, not bad, just not great.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "P7OJir8SF3SwScvgH7zX5g", "text": "I admit, it's trendy. It's popular. It's closer to Americanized sushi than traditional. But it's damn fantastic. If you need to please a group of picky sushi-lovers, go here. Try the Caterpillar, Tootsie and Spicy Tuna roll. They sound ordinary, but they taste spectacular here. Try a glass (or bottle) of Row Eleven Pinot Noir. Incredible. If you can, sit at the sushi bar and chit-chat with Harold. He's entertaining and he'll take good care of you. \n\nOrder the sashimi - yellow tail and eel especially. \n\nI like the mood of this place, their ambiance and decor. I also dig that they have reverse happy hours for those who crave sushi at late night hours. \n\nThis is a must-try for fans of sushi. Forget Ra. Forget Stingray. Come here. It's more laid back and, more importantly, better sushi. I have been in search of a favorite sushi place for a year now, since I moved here. Zen 32 is the closest I've found to pleasing my own sushi freak.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zYZ3jxyOS7rHJfREQJskfQ", "review_id": "zmEw-yoxFTm2WShQs89kqw", "text": "One of the better sushi restaurants in Phoenix.  I have had good experiences dining there, except one time they over-charged me.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "12gL0eYjIoZ4YSdaqGXVeA", "review_id": "ETRQELaEoPULW0TN25pDaQ", "text": "Have never eaten there, but went for cocktails after a show. The atmophere is very nice, slightly upscale, but not too upscale, and the drinks were reasonably priced. Would go again for sure!", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Db5IKqE1M2iP5EnZNDroRQ", "review_id": "1LKiHzIWKhKHhk7IjcxQ4A", "text": "I've been to Zen 32 several times. It's not great, but it's consistently \"pretty decent.\"  I reserve 4 stars for really good food, and 5 stars for absolutely top notch food. Zen 32 doesn't have the goods to be that high. I don't throw my stars loosely unlike others who have reviewed Zen 32. \n\nPerhaps people give Zen 32 4 or 5 stars because they haven't been to LA, NYC, San Francisco, Chicago, or Miami. I can name about 20 restaurants that have better sushi than Zen 32. Perhaps some people compare Zen 32 to Todai or all you can eat sushi. If you do that, I can see how you can give it 5 stars. Those are the only logical reasons I can possibly assume why people gave this place 4 or 5 stars. \n\nMost of the people giving Zen 32 4 or 5 stars haven't experienced good sushi. Then again, we're in the desert, and good sushi is hard to come by. So, just quick advice for all you reviewers, some of you people need to venture out before annointing Zen as great sushi.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K5owfRSgd1e7ds7-Oj3GVg", "review_id": "hKTA0qW9s5S2SyBu1onaNA", "text": "Really good sushi and pretty good variety of other entree choices. It's our favorite sushi place in Phoenix, in spite of loud environment and impersonal (but efficient) service.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WdzTPQPB8TYKWhodua--2A", "review_id": "X_G6P30tA_PYKM42qa-ciQ", "text": "The Blue Burrito of Sushi..Bad sushi in a totally average environment..If you can't go to Sakana or Hiro Sushi certainly try this..", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "g84VjttN28PWiv_WtdhnSQ", "review_id": "tVGD2SqkG2-rgw90M9IJbw", "text": "If this place wasn't so darn convenient I might never come back. Despite being pissed off EVERY time I come here, I continue to come back again and again. In Zen 32's defense, they do have:\n\n+ A great location\n+ Very fresh fish\n+ Low carb rolls\n+ Possibly the best tuna in town\n+ Creative and tasty specialty rolls\n+ Good sushi selection\n+ Neat little complimentary sunomo type appetizer\n+  A really good drink menu (yummy plum wine!)\n+ A great happy hour\n+ Great atmosphere\n\nUnfortunately these great plusses are often overshadowed by these annoying minuses:\n\n- Long wait for a table, even when several tables are empty\n- Rude/clueless hostesses\n- Rude/clueless manager\n- Crazy overzealous water misters that soak your table (outdoors)\n- Most uncomfortable outdoor seating. Ever\n- About 2 really good waitresses, and about 10 clueless waitresses \n- Wait staff has no idea what is in the specialty rolls\n- Long wait for food\n- Confusing happy hour rules\n- Tables really close together\n- Disappointing desserts\n- Disappointing appetizers\n\nSo basically you have to do the math and see if the +'s outweigh the -'s. I think they do, so you will probably see me there this week.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d6k6oKxaGvvtSwT5h_loSg", "review_id": "5frBLj63NsYetcfty4F3Zg", "text": "Trendy spot?  Maybe, if it was 1982.  This place is in need of a serious update, but it looks like most of the customers need one too.  How does it survive in this competitive town?  \n\nI expect it to be shut down when I come back to town.  Good spot for something new.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4dnDsoHuxUtzhaumxbpR5w", "review_id": "l3CTiXDqdPkkOMjDs4q5gA", "text": "Zen 32 is terrible. In every aspect. The sushi is fishy, it's too crowded, and the servers are rude/clueless/slow. \n\n'nuff said.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Cp-PV8rsypbO-xBrQ6KmQg", "review_id": "poSfB6LF-lwa2K9AT0cVzA", "text": "I suppose I never reviewed this place because there were already so many reviews. I'll start by saying that this place hovers between 3 and 4 stars for me. The food is good for the most part... I did have a bad this or that once or twice. Otherwise though, good fresh ingredients. \n\nIf you walk by a fish restaurant and it smells like fish, run away or you'll be doubled over the toilet that night or the following morning. The stronger the smell, the sicker you'll be. Zen hasn't ever smelled fishy when I've been there. A definite plus for me.\n\nWhile they use good ingredients, I find they don't roll their sushi very tightly and it tends to fall apart on me. This probably depends on the chef that day/night. And speaking of that - this place depends entirely on when you go and what you're in to... At night and especially on weekends, this place is buzzing and it's difficult to get seated or move around. It's a popular spot. During the day, especially during the week, it's pretty chill and a solid choice for a good quiet lunch. \n\nPeople come here at night for the bar atmosphere behind the partition... it often bleeds into the main dining room - and this place isn't that large. This sort of thing can ruin a quiet evening. Good suishi places tend to have a busy bar though, so you probably have come to expect such things.\n\nI have to note that the bathroom is great - classy and clean. The whole place is clean and well decked out. The biggest complaint with this place really should be the space - it's very cramped. Even when it's empty, it feels small... not really a problem though unless it's full of people - at this point you'll feel right at home with the sushi as you'll be a little packed sardine.\n\nThe last time I ate here was a few days ago and I noticed the little specials card in that plastic stand that sits at every table smelled like a construction worker's arm pit. Don't ask me how I know what a construction worker's arm pit smells like or why I smelled the card - just know that it was totally rank. I had the waitress smell it and she agreed and promptly took it away for disposal.\n\nMy advice is to go here when it's not so busy and have your night out somewhere else.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HfwO9GnaP-9VdI0afwgmrA", "review_id": "BCdRS7c0Y10226UX8Zu_9A", "text": "I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet. I guess I took it for granted as it was my first non-RA sushi experience in Arizona.  I love Zen 32, for a lot of reasons, but have a few minor complaints. I think this place is tad bit overpriced, and they do have OK to mediocre service. Overall it's not the best Sushi experience of my life, but it has great specialty rolls, miso soup, and amazing hot green tea. I guess sushi becomes so similar as I try different places around the area, overall Zen 32 has held up as a solid 4 star experience. I would say. you won't be disappointed here, and you will walk away feeling securely sushified.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cxOLDfjjPAgu3lPuiFZB7A", "review_id": "DxqG_u7mpEFKpHVbTgVatA", "text": "This was my first sushi experience..Yeah, I know, thats pretty lame. Anyways, back to Zen 32.  I did like the place, the waitress was nice and service was fast, once we got seated ( that took a while, and we sat outside, cause it would have been midnight if we would of wanted seating inside). I enjoyed the sushi we all ordered.  Most of it , I hear, was the basic, not exotic type of sushi.   We all shared, california rolls, shrimp tempura, philly rolls, spicy tuna, and some weird sweet like tootsie roll. I thought all of it was good, and so did the rest of the people that I was there with.  \n\nI did not try the dessert, but, someone at our table did order a chocolate type of dessert, it looked pretty, but definitely NOT worth it.  It was more like a giant brownie, I don't know about you but, I'm not paying $10 for a brownie. Just walk on over to the Gelato Spot afterwards instead. Oh, yeah, PARKING SUCKS!!! Try Safeway, down the way from it, it might be your best bet.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "90a6z--_CUrl84aCzZyPsg", "review_id": "LssLNK-cF27X-qOxGbsO0A", "text": "Nice place for happy hour...\n\nGood drinks, good food, always busy too.\n\nThe location is excellent, the crowd is beautiful, and the sushi is perfect.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LltLmnojLrConGQY5mOhoQ", "review_id": "hCpFeUWUZ09f25FZJj2LJQ", "text": "Great atmosphere...kinda of a chic.  Sushi was ok for Phoenix standard.  Sushi was not as fresh as other places...some of it was too fishy which is a bad sign that it's not fresh.   I'd order more of the cooked or veggie items to avoid a bad stomach ache.  There are other places that serve better sushi.  Only come here for the atmosphere.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Wy7f9DOuBEOenhnA7KIKoQ", "review_id": "k9TqGJ8GBbKQWawuo0SyEg", "text": "I like the atmosphere here.  I have a different experience each time I eat here.  Not always the best service.  Also sometimes items I get that are not spicy, are spicy.... and I don't dig spicy.\n\nMy boyfriend did eat a piece of squid for me!!!  That is my best memory of Zen 32.  I'm not sure he actually chewed or tasted it, but he did put it in his mouth!", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 18, "useful": 8, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "Q8d0nqUUiTCI24vwiaFEyA", "text": "Darn. I thought I'd be the first to review Zen 32! Hmmm. Apparently the 32 stands for 32nd Street. Zen on 32nd Street. Oh. How terribly clever. I just assumed, after a few visits there, the 32 stood for the number of minutes you wait before your server arrives. I get the style over substance restaurants. Sometimes it's about the scene and not the grub. And sometimes that's what I'm up for. And that's what Zen 32 is to me. Average sushi quality. Not as horrific as some have yelped. Words like. Crap. Horrific. Vomit. Really? Not very Zen of them, eh? I won't go out of my way to think of Zen, but if someone invites me, I'm inclined to say yes. They're open pretty late. By then, I'm ready for some drinks and maybe a bite or two of the fishy. Mostly, it's a place to people watch, visit and take bets on when you'll ever see your server again.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y__MQ0huPNC4qarwMD8GlQ", "review_id": "RRnLKZlwxr4qXoHfUMS0kg", "text": "GROSS! \n\nIt was like every roll that we ordered was drenched in a teriyaki sauce. The sushi was craptastic and the price sure as hell didn't reflect it. The service was okay, I was surprised at how fast they got the sushi out to us..", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NbZcPE2NE1mOGXdYH7vXqg", "review_id": "sMnl4t2k6dxkteZmhHpJPw", "text": "my favorite sushi place in phoenix. creative and fun. the lines can be a little much.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_1BMyBcMBjkrupgzLrJYxg", "review_id": "nxlsLwKhvXIIaHpe2C0YKw", "text": "Went here on a recommendation from a friend. If this is the best sushi Phoenix has to offer, then I'll never, ever eat sushi there again. It was a while ago when I ate there, but I made a note that the seaweed salad was terribly dry, the fish on the sushi was tough and rubbery, and the rolls were just lame. My coworker ordered teriyaki chicken, and the sauce was too sweet, and the overall dish pretty blegh. To make it worse, service was ridiculously lackluster. We were seated outside with a beautiful view of the cars passing on 32nd St, and actually had to go inside to find our server after being ignored for 20 minutes to get our check. Aaaanyway, will have to find a better place next time I'm back in town.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aiOFPwnb_vzL2nT5SUILTw", "review_id": "K1TtbSUN4soU2HVBHHI1OA", "text": "Solid 2 stars. Ok, I'm used to sushi in Chicago and this is obviously the desert and not really \"known\" for having great sushi. The appetizer of seared tuna was good and I liked 2 of the rolls. I did not care for the Las Vegas roll at all, which was surprising. My boyfriend liked this place less than me and would probably give one star, but he's harder to please. I thought it was too expensive for not being fresh enough. We did however have one of the nicest waitresses ever; I believe her name was Stephanie. So the 2 stars are for appetizer and Stephanie.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "erbP5yIs1tzCm8D4t-HGbQ", "review_id": "38Il0SpWoZ8vueZ7DPoS7g", "text": "In the mood for something light and fresh, we thought sushi.  Zen 32 was the closest one nearby and open after 8 p.m. on a Sunday, and en route to Blockbuster on the way back.  This was the first time both of us had been here.  They have a misted patio available to sit facing 32nd St., the sushi bar, or one of the dining tables.  In the back there is Zen Lounge for those who want to sit at the bar and eat with the T.V. going.\nWe were sat immediately at a booth/table and brought out waters by a busser.  While looking at the menu and drink list I noticed how dimly lit the place was and the music was some low playing repetitive Japanese flute music (better then house-trance I guess). One of the oriental dressed waitresses approached our table and gave us each a small cold cucumber salad and took our drink order.  A few minutes later she approached to see if we had questions or wanted to order a main dish.  We told her just sushi tonight and she leans in and picks up the menu we filled out and says, \"well let me take a look at this to see if you've ordered correctly.\"  What?  My boyfriend and I just look at each other with an expression of 'there's a wrong way to order here?'  The order is repeated back to us and our apps. arrive soon after.  Good miso $4 and edemame $4, and we ordered spicy tuna roll $7, California roll $7, and shrimp roll $7.  Food was good but nothing mind blowing for their prices.  Service was good and our waitress made sure to check on us and refill drinks.  For what it was worth and the mission of the evening it did its trick.  I would try it again, maybe out on the patio this time if I were in the area.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q245Wp3b8YG8MVVHMVT6iA", "review_id": "Nd6ErpKGhP-t6yaC-t0ZFQ", "text": "Zen 32 was my sushi standout in Phoenix, AZ until today. \n\nAfter moving to NYC, I went back home and visited my old hang outs. Some things have changed. \n\nThough Kona Grill at the Fashion Square in Scottsdale was always my fav, I considered Zen 32 to be the best sushi place in Phoenix -- great dim ambiance, a big outdoor patio with misters for Happy hour, and cute canoes on the ceilings. \n\nHowever, today there were not one, but two flies in my Saki-Rita drink. The waitress apologized, but left the charge on the bill, plus the charge for the replacement drink. After much aggravation, the manager removed the charge. \n\nThe floating flies were not the worst part. I was left wondering what eles is floating around the kitchen. There was also a 1/2 inch piece of who knows what in my spicy tuna roll -- maybe it was a scale? A piece of plastic? Hard to tell. \n\nConclusion, go to Zen 32 for the ambiance. Not the food or drinks. Perhaps bring friends you dislike and watch them eat?", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "08fQ03TquEkERny-5YcYCg", "review_id": "gVy8MhdfFuKsvXXW61KJ3g", "text": "The sushi is really, really good, 4.0 stars. The service not great, 2.0 stars. It is worth a try though, you never know, you might end up with some accidental hire that is actually nice, and can refill your drinks in a timely manner.\n\nThis place is a hip Camelback quarter place. Not too trendy like the here today gone tomorrow Scottsdale variety. The place has been there for a long time and serves consistently good sushi. Worth a try if you are in the area, or are looking for a nicer place to dine.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7Pyi-M7MfO3R2PHTuVY0TA", "review_id": "Lhf0i-H7aE7QycW7jggyWg", "text": "I have been to Zen 32 so many times I can't count them all.  When I first started eating sushi (my second experience was here) I came to Zen 32 with some friends.  I was still afraid of sushi so I got the teryaki chicken which I must say was quite good.  I ate a bit of sushi on that first visit and I began to get hooked.  \n\nIf I had reviewed Zen 32 after my first visit or two I would have given in a 5.  I like the atmosphere and there is something about the outfits the waitresses are forced to wear that still appeals to me.  The service has always been good and I enjoy that they have seating both indoors and outdoors.\n\nNow for the food.  First, I know this will seem odd, but the water is too lemony for my taste.  It kills me.  I really only drink water, and I like it to be nice and bland and Zen 32 just doesn't do it for me.  As for the sushi, I find that it is a bit hit or miss.  I don't know if I have ever had a better Tootsie Roll.  It is like dessert.  I have tried many others, but I will always go back to Zen 32 for the Tootsie Roll.  Their other rolls are fine, but I am not in love.  Now that I have branched out in the sushi realm, I have found that I can find better.    \n\nSo, in the end, will I go back to Zen 32 again.  Yes.  Is it my first choice? Not quite.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Ofxlhi_HKp7myFDpwg9aIA", "review_id": "WQTnK4qdyaDDV9Nl1iEGIg", "text": "Zen 32 is by far one of the most recognized sushi bars in town, it is right in the heart of the Biltmore and not to far from Old Town Scottsdale, a straight shot down Camelback road. I recently visited this place the other night with a friend for some late night soup and fresh vegetables. The food is always good here, and well prepared the service is excellent always and the manager almost always come to visit your table to check up on you, the food is good and reasonably priced...but something is missing from this place for me to give it 5 stars...there happy hour is OK...but I feel it is about time the Owner Lenny maybe did a bit of remodeling to give it the WOW again. Otherwise one of the better sushi bars to go to in the valley!!!", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "330uVLSamVfBMHDvvhAprw", "review_id": "AJxJyfCtdfy-0kt2S8cw1A", "text": "I'm probably not the best judge here.  I really enjoy the bar.  It's small and easy to talk with people.  The food is average...but I like the place overall.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "ZZ43etAB2n_T53YBYtf8Dw", "review_id": "35h78ksAUcfYyvO4UZAYNw", "text": "When I first came here I thought the food was really good. Then it got worse everytime I came there.\nThe rolls kept coming out soggy and cold and these were the tempura ones. When I asked them why the fried roll was ice cold, he said \" it must have come out of the fridge last\" WTF\n\nWhy would it be in the fridge? I kept asking him and he looked at me like I was an alien. \n\nIt was the opposite of fresh. You dont fry stuff then put it in a fridge, needless to say my girlfriend and I were lucky we have two bathrooms at our house.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "xu2xcwEHQDSAJoYY1RE_Hg", "text": "First off, thanks to Jerad, back from sabbatical, for his animated service last night. Lesson learned? Don't ask questions, unless you really want to hear the answer. But, his enthusiasm was infectious and cute. Even better, he was a great server in the way he was friendly, attentive, respectful and charming. Nicely done. He had us laughing most of the evening, which was a welcome relief from the woes of Monday.\n\nMy friend and I hit this place up for their happy hour. I hadn't been in a while, so it was a no-brainer. Zen 32 is a sure-bet to me. I'm always going to find something on the menu I like, and I'm usually going to walk away very satisfied. It's not the most amazing sushi i've had, but it's predictable in the sense that it'll hit the spot every single time, no matter what I choose to try.\n\nI ordered the salmon sashimi, veggie roll and yellow tail w/ scallion roll. They were very, very good. The yellowtail w/ scallion is a new fave. For sure. To wash it down, I had their Belgian White Ale. Tasty. \n\nI gotta say, their happy hour prices are incredible. $3 per roll or sashimi order; $2 edamama; $1 off draft beer. I'm pleased to say I can come here and stuff my face without emptying my bank account. Plus, the HH menu is pretty diverse, too. From spicy to simple, you got options. \n\nSo, Zen 32, you're still a top favorite of mine. Anytime anyone suggests coming here, the answer is simple: yes! Their service, selection and sushi are tried-and-true. And that's all that matters to me. Mmmm.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "0bNXP9quoJEgyVZu9ipGgQ", "review_id": "TqzHhMD4ldbVgSC-43SSHQ", "text": "Happy hour prices seemed decent, but the selections I tried (spicy tuna roll and salmon roll) were lackluster in taste and quality.  I do have to recommend the soft-shelled crab appetizer... oh my!  \n\nWhile the prices beg for another try, it's going to be awhile till I visit again- so many restaurants to try first!  \n\nIf you want great sushi, try Sakana on Elliot and I-10, or Old Town Scottsdale's Kyoto.  I definitely am not a fan of Ra.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 12, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "ZPSw_Uu7G6yYTsPw0t3w5w", "text": "I've been to Zen 32 more times than I can count... and for the most part, I've been extremely satisfied with each visit.  I was there for happy hour last night which is what is sparking this review, and it was perfect... we sat outside, enjoyed a couple of beers, and some very reasonably priced sushi.  At $3 a roll, you really cannot complain!\n\nI will agree with some of the pluses and minuses that Jenn H wrote about previously, such as:\n\n+ A great location\n+ Very fresh fish\n+ Low carb rolls\n+ Good sushi selection\n+ Neat little complimentary sunomono type appetizer (although we didn't receive ours last night... what's up with that?)\n+  A really good drink menu\n+ A great happy hour\n+ Great atmosphere\n\n- Long wait for a table, even when several tables are empty (this has been the case for me on several occasions but luckily, not last night)\nWait staff is hit or miss - (luckily our server last night was fine although he didn't have much personality)\n- Tables really close together (both inside and out)\n\nIn my case, the positives really outweigh the negatives.  In addition to above, they have a divine bamboo basket of steamed veggies - it includes broccoli, asparagus, sweet potato, carrot, and more. It's served with a light sweet sauce on the side and is the best if you feel like fresh yummy veggies, if you're on a diet, or just want some color to add to the mix of sushi!  \n\nLastly, I left my long sleeve shirt there last night by accident, and luckily the hostess found it no problem when I called.  She was sweet as can be and is holding it for me to pick up today - it sounds like a no brainer, but I'm sure there are plenty of establishments that could F something so simple as that up!\n\nI'll be back today to pick up my shirt, but for sure in the future too!", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "5kJYTUtFUJT24dWNs6eW8w", "review_id": "mbWqhyCAB9kb9VS837WPMA", "text": "Jewish girls in Chinese dresses serving Japanese food. If that isn't a recipe for confusion, I don't know what is.\n\nToo bad, really. Because when they first opened up, they had a real Japanese chef who had a respectable career and was trying to make actual Japanese cuisine. He naturally didn't last long in this 1980s pseudo-asian theme park environment. Remember when the owner used to intermittently drop the screens down and fire up the THX system and play movie trailers from last year? The chefs couldn't even see their hands. Now that's setting your priorities!\n\nHappy hour and late night patio is this place's saving grace (for others, not for me). But it's so far from Japanese food/sushi as to make them guilty of false advertising. See my Stingray review for a similar take on the food experience. If you FAIL rice, you FAIL sushi.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "3VrmfYq9WPq5eJs2zqN_jw", "review_id": "S9T3vHFgN0OvyZ7caJZbag", "text": "Aaaahh The Zen! I found out about this place just passing by one day. I saw the title and performed a small Oscar worthy soliloquy will driving, about how great it would be to try a new sushi joint. Imagine seeing this from that from next car over. WOW! LOL\n\nZen 32 gets an 8 on my ambiance-o-meter. Well thought out design with decent lighting (inside & outside). My favorite spot in the place is the bar...Can you blame me? I'm a huge Japanese anime fan so it's nice to see a few anime action flicks going on the plasmas while drinking a cold Kirin w/ warm sake. \n\nI typically order dinner when I'm there...So make sure to try the grilled salmon, or the black and white ravioli. Simply can't go wrong! The sushi is decent as well, although I still think they can do better. For lunch I'll end up just grabbing a Bento box. Lets just say I had some very jealous colleagues upon my return. It comes with miso, salad, fruit, and about 4 different types of rolls. Very healthy eat as well if you're watching the calories. \n\nHappy hour prices are reasonable so check'em out when you have time and enjoy the atmosphere.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "3VrsuHI2bSdRQJH_5kI2yA", "review_id": "Qw_D2fXwVsYHgMMa6lzPvw", "text": "I've come here various times, with the service varying also.  I don't like the females work outfits of 'japanese' dresses either.\n\nthe late-nite sushi is the 1 thing this place has goin for them next to the trendiness.\n\nnever had any of the kitchen food, but the sushi has gotten progressively worse.  i had some toro one day that smelled and tasted really fishy and oily.... meaning it was old.  if you're cheap, u can sit in the bar, have drinx, and free rolls.  haven't been back since the toro incident.  i think sushi chefs should have a standard of what they serve, so i don't trust the judgment here.  \n\nif you like paying for atmosphere, go here.  u won't b paying 4 what the sushi is worth.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0-TxcfXJmLuK4sbVhCF-MQ", "review_id": "2Ldp7ZhVmeh450C-JEx7pg", "text": "UGH. I ate here for my last night after spending my whole summer in Phoenix/Scottsdale and it was perhaps the worst decision (and my least favorite place I ate at over the entire summer)! I was thoroughly bummed with my dining experience after hearing constantly how Zen 32 was supposedly \"the hip\" place. I was completely unimpressed with the hostesses and the service (which was slow, rude, and totally unhelpful), the food was disappointing (not fresh, not tasty, not innovative), and the ambiance was definitely not what it was built up to be. We ordered a variety of entrees and sushi rolls, both of which were completely inauthentic Japanese and nothing special in terms of preparation or ingredients. I would have rather eaten at PF Changs or Roys, where I would be spared the pretentiousness. Also, the place is crowded. Not in a good, social lounge scene way. In a nasty, don't have enough room to eat/breathe way. For some reason word of mouth has gotten out that Zen 32 is THE sushi place, but spare yourself the tasteless reality. Seriously, it's not that chic. Unless you're really dying for sushi at midnight, you're better off next door at Delux.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "CxS3gYDDbzWTZG07GH8xKA", "text": "Zen32 is my favorite place to get Sushi. I have been here at least a dozen times over the years and have never had an unfavorable experience. \n\nI am not the best sushi critic being that I am vegetarian, but I think they have pretty good veggie rolls and edamame :) \n\nI mostly enjoy the atmosphere and the drinks here. It's a great location, there are chicks running around in little kimono's (I think that is what they are called...), you can sit on the patio and overall the place makes me feel cool and that is really all that matters to me in life.\n\noooo I forgot about that little cucumber salad too...yumm!", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HFIuj45MwNx-cJkTamazSQ", "review_id": "Km2Xi1TjNegRlEczdim4QA", "text": "Love the veggie rolls ! Also, the saki bombs are quite bomb =)", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Ofxlhi_HKp7myFDpwg9aIA", "review_id": "B42K-wBy4XNgKa0nYkmnjg", "text": "Went to Zen for lunch today with a friend....waited at the hostess station for a server to seat us....no one came....finally the chef said we could sit anywhere...we sat down...waited ten minutes for a server to come to our table to just even bring us water and menus...never happened...we got up and left without ever seeing anyone. They only had about 10 customers on the patio and NO ONE inside but us....this was sad....we saw servers walking in and out and a few even made eye contact with us, but none approached us. Very sad....plus the place smelled like bad fish....this place has gone way down hill...sad! Worse service ever!!!!!", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "E5QyEU6FCQwnTys0S73zNw", "review_id": "f6R_TkEjQn7p-DGE361gjw", "text": "i dont' really eat sushi. but i went here once with some friends from school..and it was OK. i got none sushi foods, so it was basicly just average teryaki fare..nothing super special. with such mixed reviews on here..i'm not surprised my experiance was nothing super special.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RD-eFhHV5nt2S5xGbD137g", "review_id": "T3VDqQ_iGtIpZ-cAtUXiIw", "text": "On our way to Julian, CA from San Diego, CA we accidentally missed our turn off and ended up in Phoenix, AZ? After exploring downtown Phoenix (which was eerily quiet,) we finally stopped for gas and restaurant suggestions, which led us to the mall where a nice lady at Macy's pointed us towards ZEN 32. Being the sushi snob that I am, I'm usually wary of trying new places, but the bf insisted so off we went. I must say I was gleefully surprised! The sushi was fresh and they had a short but inventive specialty roll list. My favorite was the Show Gun, today's special which was a Crunchy roll with spicey tuna on the inside wrapped in soy paper. The waitress was attentive, keeping the dishes clear and my drink full as well as giving some very yummy suggestions! My only complaint is that the menu tells you what is included with a roll but doesnt specify whether its on the inside or the outside of it. The atmosphere and decor was dark and secretive, with cool little details like peek-a-boo windows and Sea Anemone covered lights. They had a full bar and outdoor seating. I would definitely suggest this to any of my friends visiting Phoenix!", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KYr41XbZXHX_1eWHxkIJeQ", "review_id": "gpV0ozvU3PrpPbasKShcLA", "text": "After being warned that this was less than adequate sushi, I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the fish and types of rolls available. Presentation was great as well. I would definitely return for a meal here.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mQekDIvOCHR8bPLH7Rpbpg", "review_id": "TBc5sgRtsHFTRjwPhcb1WA", "text": "I found this place by chance, about a year ago.. It was a Sunday evening around 10pm,  ME being the Foodie that I am, was craving Sushi at the wrong time of night (or so I though).  I browsed around online not thinking I was going to find anything Open (Let alone, a Sushi Restaurant) and WHA-LA.. There she was.. \"ZEN 32\" Open til 2am everyday, Serves Sushi Till Midnight. How Can you beat that?!? \n\nMy boyfriend and I zoomed over, and were amazed  to find how good  the food was, not too mention the atmosphere.  Their menu is simple and delicious.  Did I mention, their open late. This is defiantly one of the best  Sushi Restaurant I've found here in Phoenix.   Needless to say, I am a frequent customer of Zen 32! I highly recommend it, for all those late night eaters.. Or Sushi Buffs! ENJOY..", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1RJORk4w9jxxWBKzOvOptw", "review_id": "_M1XnWVuEN5SzRU_HlAQWQ", "text": "This place is more about the scene than the sushi.  I just don't think that the sushi is anything to write home about.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CQVPwymzvS01Re6O4DATGQ", "review_id": "sL90ztP2gfCokPn77UnH2g", "text": "The other night was the first time that I had been to Zen 32. We had a big group had to go with outside tables as there was not enough room inside. But...they had a bunch of heaters outside so it was pretty comfortable. \n\nThe staff was amazing. They were all very, very friendly and did everything they could to make our dinner a perfect. \n\nThe food was very good. They start with a little cucumber and onion salad with vinegar and sugar. Quite tasty. Happy hour till 6:30, with some nice selections. My sisters and daughter don't do sashimi so I didn't have any tonight, but it got high marks from other diners. We the special shrimp roll, which was a standout along with a tootsie roll and a couple of others. The happy hour prices are very good though the rolls on the happy hour menu are pretty basic. Would definitely go there again.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PShy2RYNadDUhJf4ErOJ7w", "review_id": "eezLdCYVq50aAezJQjhbJQ", "text": "Ya know\n\nOne time this place made my tummy feel yuckie\n\nEver since then, I've had nothing but successes at this place.\n\nI especially enjoy their tataki dishes.  I like the quality of their salmon.  I enjoy their martinis.  I like their happy hour.  I like that they'll feed me until late at night.\n\nSo yeah, after a few years, I like you Zen 32.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ofxlhi_HKp7myFDpwg9aIA", "review_id": "DLJIj-M1Uzyxg6mJ_VRl-A", "text": "OK. So had a friend come back from a trip in Miami, which sucked for them, because they got mugged, anyways it was late, they were upset and hungry and I did not feel that drive thru was appropriate.\n\nSo I suggested sushi she suggested Zen...so I am at Zen...it was amazing it was like a totally different restaurant in the same dumpy location...my service was excellent. Thank you to Rich and Amethyst our two servers, did an excellent job, were very good and extremely friendly. \n\nThe food was again just kind of so so, but the service gave it that extra boost.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ca2Sa9Enqg2GlWFQ95p8bw", "review_id": "x4jO_AvCwpp0O0RA5yz4kA", "text": "Ok, I am not one that knows her sushi well, but when I order a roll that said that is comes with crab, cream cheese, cucumber, and avocado, why am I getting a roll with just whitefish?\n\nI have been here twice and each time I have had the worst service!  This time around was the most interesting.  Twice, bussers came to our table and just tried to take our chairs.  Did they ask? NO.  Did they notice that my friend's purse was on one of them?  NO.  Did they ever come back when we said that we actually needed one more chair? NO.  \n\nAlso, when it was time to pay the bill...all of us (6 people total) decided to make the server's job easier by writing on the back of the check on how much each of us was going to pay.  My one friend wrote $40 and I wrote $15 (I didn't eat much and I didn't get anything to drink)  This was with tip included.  Server comes back and charges my friend $15 and me $21.98.  (HUH!)  Then she told us that she couldn't add the tip with it.  Couldn't she have told us that first?  Especially when a sharp person could see that we were giving her way more than what the bill stated.\n\nThe food both times I was there was bleh.  Even the temperature of the food wasn't right.  I kept on thinking to myself this is how one gets food poisoned.  (I did not)  They turned off the heaters outside when there were still a bunch of people enjoying happy hour.  (It wasn't very warm out there!)  \n\nNext time...we are going to meet somewhere in Tempe for sushi happy hour.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Yk37VAp452K7FwHWd1rrQw", "review_id": "49jX-VRCWGaD1HKJTH9XGw", "text": "Yeah... the sushi is nothing to write home about.   NOTHING compared to my favorite place (see my profile if interested.), especially the service.\n\nThis place is about seeing and being seen.  Wear your best because they will be looking at you.\n\nI know I won't be back for the sushi.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0JC7aBkxhV8by4iVGCU5Wg", "review_id": "u7rUPSVmKqNHWXcma5bc4Q", "text": "HAPPY HOUR is why this place exists in my mind or on any list with four stars.\nFREE FOOD paired with spendy but stiff martinis isn't a bad thing.\nGreat ambiance.\nSultry and softly lit. Modern.\nThis is a good place for happy hour with a date or friends.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yL9YKQivaqxQClwMxhPajg", "review_id": "8gn4efrR8GV5ccYQijGyNg", "text": "Let me preface this review with the fact that I'm Chinese and I know my rice.\n\nSo after a meeting next door @ Hava Jave (review for that place to follow) a friend and I wandered over to Zen32 for a 10pm snack.\n\nBoy was that a mistake.  I normally eat up at Celsius in Desert Ridge so I thought I'd get the same food down here to compare.  \n\nA couple of the rolls we ordered:\n\nViva Vegas Roll\nCaterpillar Roll\n\nThe service was just fine but honestly, even if I had Angelina Jolie serving the food naked, the food would still be crap and the rating would still be an UNO star.\n\nThe rice seemed like it was day-old rice.  It was clumpy and honestly, I don't know how a sushi chef  takes CLUMPY rice and puts it into a roll...  so anyway, due to the clumpiness of the rice, the Vegas roll was loosly rolled so it fell apart when I tried to pick it up.\n\nThe Caterpillar roll tasted super bland which is VERY hard to do because it includes so many different ingredients like eel, faux crab, avocado, cucumber, and eel sauce.  Not only did it taste bland, it was also poorly rolled.  \n\nAgain, the service was nice but you might want to bring your own sushi if you're going to eat here...", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Pl4fs0QWR8FbnVNCzqF9lg", "review_id": "facO4DUWJr0kHFkJCJ_hJQ", "text": "This place has had its ups and downs and now in true conformity to the name of city it's in, it has risen from the ashes.\n\nWhen it first opened this place was awesome:\nHentai playing in the bar area and good spicy tuna rolls which were my favorite at the time.\n\nOver time the restaurant went downhill, the quality of the fish was lowered and overall it seemed too overpriced for what you got. The yellowtail tataki was probably the only thing that kept being good through its down phase. Hentai on the projector was replaced with weird video effects that go with the music.\n\nNow the place has increased the quality of fish, they have fresh chopped wasabi available on request and a great selection of cold Sake. Hentai isn't back but Anime replaced the video effects. I'm happy to go to Zen 32 again.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ce8EIWnx8vBzhi8SrTdqCA", "review_id": "2FLqsLqyuNRqAf9VgNvoXQ", "text": "I am so surprised that this place has such mediocre reviews!  Maybe I had a fluke experience or something, but everything about it was phenomenal!\n\nI must admit we didn't have sushi, we had edamame, lettuce cups, a teriyaki chicken dish, and the horseradish mashed potatoes.\n\nOh my gosh, it was all lick-you-plate-clean delicious!  I mean the sauce that came with the lettuce cups was really incredible - a TON of flavor! The horseradish had the perfect \"hint\" or horseradish so they weren't overpowering and the teriyaki chicken was far from average! \n\nWe had drinks and for 2 the total was $50 bucks or so, and we had a great, attentive, funny server.  I have nothing to fault the place with.  I'll keep going, and hopefully my standards stay about the same!", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XbzB2i2fjggHsPXtQcOJUA", "review_id": "shiTeA2MGHQnSs8EOpoOVA", "text": "My simplest review yet:\n\n- Garbage sushi\n- Awkward, out-of-place music\n- Below-average server\n- Overpriced\n- No plans to go there again", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "TWjDnKexHSp0U3UQ3W01Kw", "review_id": "nTWv2sXmPmSf3ZiLZZqI_w", "text": "3.5 stars. I've been here a few times, but last night I was slightly impressed as the food seemed a bit better than I had remembered from previous experiences. \n\nThe servers/hostesses in the Chinese dresses (yes, they are in the Chinese style, not Japanese - why, at a sushi restaurant?) are way tacky and gimmicky. It's not \"authentic\", it looks like a costume party.\n\nThe sushi we had was pretty good. I don't really have any complaints. Everything seemed fresh and well-prepared. The spicy tuna roll in particular was very tasty and perfectly spicy. As far as the service went, it was accommodating and prompt, our server was great. \n\nThe only thing I would gripe about is the prices. They're not out of control, but they seem a bit pretentious for the overall quality of food. Zen 32 (to me) is a casual restaurant at heart. Beneath the neon color-changing pillars and pan-flute \"Cherry Blossom Serenity\" soundtrack, I think it is longing relax a little bit. The atmosphere is great, but can the costumey dresses, adjust the prices a bit, and stop trying to be Vegas' hippest new sushi bar, and Zen 32 could earn that 5th star.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HY9qpAamqLXFoa7xMwNntg", "review_id": "ulnJDq4lI2HjGmrNDApHig", "text": "this place is lots of hype with no actual show.\n\ni'm a big fan of the sushi happy hour, and if you are too, don't go here. their happy hour menu consists of like 5 rolls. which are you average run-of-the-mill sushi rolls, nothing special (spicy tuna, caterpillar, blah poo roll). they were extremely cheap though, something like 3 dollars for 8 pieces. and when they arrived at the table, i could see why. they're seriously no bigger than quarters. pathetic sushi, really. the drink specials were nothing to gawk about either, $1 off certain drinks. they have a very limited beer selection as well. i'd rather have walked next door to delux and gotten some good draft hefe, but i craved sushi.\n\nzen32 disappoints.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "085TP4qzSt6sr2COT4lVCg", "review_id": "KnkjCZ7XVY-lHn-ysVc2Vg", "text": "This is kind of a funny sushi place. Not too sure the owner knows the difference between chinese and japanese decor/outfits but the food is decent. Good environment. A little small (if I remember right) inside but the outside dining is ok (if it's not a billion degrees outside in AZ). The sushi is about as good as most places here in AZ, maybe a little better than the average but not stellar off the chart good. Seems I have a lot of meetings at this place, so I guess I'd say it's pretty good for meetings. Not sure on the regular dining out experience though, sorry.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ujrELiOXC1GRdF1DHU9Cow", "review_id": "2n4tPgNCEvXndbFlQTUADQ", "text": "I use Zen 32 for happy hour purposes of course and give it 5 stars. Its affordable and you can't beat free California rolls , crab puffs and various styles of wings. The service is pretty good and the bartenders are always ready to get you a drink when they detect your running low. The patio is great during the summer with the misters and the bar is a call place to have a drink after work or late night. The have TV's and also show games if you request. for my needs its a great place to start or end a night.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nhWH4QzGdHMx1IJu7Tx7tw", "review_id": "gwX1kUda6Ee89Qh1VgmnYw", "text": "Yumm.. this place is delicious! Great Happy Hour prices as well!!  A friend and I went here last night and there were a lot of available tables, which was aweome considering it was during rush hour.. The menu was chuck full vegetarian options too which was nice. The server we had was wonderful, (Amethyst) and was very accommodating! She was super nice and was very prompt with our entire order. Thank you!\n\nI would have given 5 stars, however there were about 10 flies scrounging around our food ( we sat on the patio) and we kept having to swat them away. This doesn't enlighten my experience a whole lot.  \n\nI would say all in all, I am pretty sure I will be back for more (but maybe sitting inside next time).", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3m0aWTZ7DVdJzRAkPUXizA", "review_id": "x70g38mwNz2Cg5u7GLC8QA", "text": "The Zen is where I get my sushi fix!. They have a decent sushi menu, but I particularly like the low-carb rolls, without rice. The salmon and tuna low-carb rolls are my favorites. The atmosphere is nice. They have a great bar and patio. They also have a reverse happy hour from 10-midnight. Zen is also open later than many other places in the Valley on weeknights. Dine in or take out.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6qUFrjSGLXY1f0jh9xdTqg", "review_id": "WMacVzqtuKuSG4XeDFOoFg", "text": "Happy Hour prices are legit.\n\nGood location, outside seating, and decent service.\n\nOnly problem was my girlfriend ordered a sushi roll to go off the happy hour menu and got something off the regular menu (Shrimp Tempura) and had to eat the bill. Waitress didn't do anything.\n\nAnother time had to split bill with friend who came along and waiter mixed up bills so had to figure it out by giving him extra cash.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PShy2RYNadDUhJf4ErOJ7w", "review_id": "VKMYFqpToS01jYABjOTq9w", "text": "I would give them 5 stars.\nBut I'm still not convinced of their consistency....\n\nI've been to Zen32 probably 6 times in the past 6 months, and everytime... EVERYTIME it was awesome!\n\nAmazing!!!!\n\nGreat happy hour prices\nChopped wasabi\nFresh fish\nThose mousse chocolate dessert triangles are amazing\n\nI love you Zen32\nI really do\nAnd I hope you stay awesome, and in another six months I'll move up to 5 stars.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C0WhCeFcuuBgKEHrQlyP1A", "review_id": "QC3phOVwH1ayzeyZ4g8Xfw", "text": "I've oonly been here once and I really like the happy hour prices and their red headed bartender, she was really nice.  I think the food was good as far as sushi goes.  And the service was good, but nothing exceptional.  I really liked the sake and the atmosphere and the wait staffs outfits.  I would give it 4 stars, but I think the prices are just to high.  I just think they should crank it up a notch with the service if they're gonna be so pricey.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "LbgQK5B_5IkN77FgRJHhrg", "review_id": "Iz2bd6qcSoYcC7zYPuIFpw", "text": "Thank you, Gabi K, for feeding my seared ahi tuna craving!\n\nZen Sushi offers a lot of perks that one could enjoy: Trendy yet relaxed atmosphere, outdoor seating with misters, happy hour--and reverse happy hour, friendly hostess, servers and management, and plentiful portions. The only thing lacking for me was escolar on the menu.\n\nOur server also forgot my order of miso soup, which was on the ticket but later removed, and accidentally switched out a roll for a hand roll, but that too was fixed. A few hiccups in the meal, but nothing to complain about. Why would we anyway? We're eating sushi, and sushi makes miso happy.  \n\nTuna fans will enjoy the tuna tataki (a bit heavy on the sauce though), spicy scallop roll, and steamed veggies. And the seaweed salad is enough to feed two peeps. A filling meal for not much dough.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Lp_Ykqfbv5Q-oyGYlMGJRg", "review_id": "uX7BlscqLBLqW8cx6Qnh-Q", "text": "Prior to coming here last night I've only been here for happy hour after hiking Camelback so last night was first time actually eating here for dinner.  The happy hour food isn't that good.  But that's to be expected as they are giving the food away for free.\n\nSo skip out on the happy hour in the bar for food and actually get food from their menu.  Get the drinks though because their sake flights are delicious.  It gives you a lot of variety when you order the Diamond, Pearl, and Silver one, because that one really gives you an idea of what sake is.\n\nBack to the food...the sashimi is actually pretty good.  The cut was off, but the grade of the tuna was really good.  The spicy tuna roll was amazing!  And their specialty rolls are cute, not as much variety as other places, but I do love the addition of sprouts in the roll.\n\nThe waitress was kind enough to wait on me and my friend, even though we took forever to order!  I will be back for dinner again!  But I can't say how soon, seeing as Delux is right there, and that place is the best!", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ADEkfnRmIZd8vwM6xTEB4A", "review_id": "KkrOEf8C-8-AEubAw1Qldw", "text": "Good sushi, open late.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "0o0VMEJeQY0pAAZ9nxErBA", "review_id": "noj5IThuCN7MmVYwdkbxww", "text": "This was my first time here. We sat in the bar and caught the tail end of happy hour. \nApparently that have complementary hors d'oeuvres, although I did not have any. \nWe had a few cocktails and ordered some Salmon and Yellow tail sashimi and nigri. I love good salmon and I must say their salmon is pretty good. The Yellow tail sashimi was cut too thick for my liking. \nMy biggest complaint was the smell of the restaurant. It smelled like a mix of disinfectant and cheap cologne. It was really strong and made me a little sick to my stomach...", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4QnB8iwWOuG12zUsYh6W8g", "review_id": "dPInKNPtHjDx_Z4TKvt-Zg", "text": "I have eaten here several times only because it it right around the corner from my house. The sushi was good the first time we ate there and has been down hill ever since. It tasted like the prepackaged sushi you find at the store and the rolls are so small. We ordered a philly roll and a california roll and all you can taste was the cream cheese and cucumber. Totally disappointed.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WJkmgkrSPMHTfDTD3VgqqA", "review_id": "6YS2bb4Xl6AYU2MI98mEzQ", "text": "I should have went to the Safeway next door for sushi.\n\nThis was the first time I went to sushi joint, looked at the menu and decided that the best sounding thing was the steak. I opted for the grilled salmon and wasabi mash. While I am a huge sushi fan, the price of the rolls were a wee bit more expensive than some GOOD sushi places I went to. My friend opted for a bento box that had a crab nigiri (which was simply a half a stick of imitation Krab on top of rice). So sad. \n\nMy plate arrived and looked like a garden threw up on my plate. The steamed veggies were scattered around my plate like the salad shooter malfunctioned. The grilled salmon was just okay, served on top of wasabi mash that was also just okay. \n\nThe server was also very clueless. She brought over a bowl of miso soup and sat the soup between my friend and I. I wasn't sure who it belonged to so I asked for straws so we could share. =) She didn't think it was too funny. She said she wasn't sure whose meal it came with so she just left in the middle so we can figure it out. (THANKS!)\n\nBy the way, the waitresses were wearing traditional Chinese dresses. Shouldn't they be in a kimono or something? Who is the smart white guy that owns this place?!\n\nI walked away from Zen 32 and I won't be back.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EAJjMgKIjiaVb_2Q9ROeCQ", "review_id": "ffpfiWJY3lTIwKWaxxZ0bg", "text": "The Happy Hour isnt too bad and neither is the sushi but I have had better elsewhere! Very busy on weekend nights, interesting just to relax and people watch!!Although last time I was here, ended up going over to Hava Java and Gelato Spot had a better time there. Not really the best place for a large group since twice had issues with service when we had 15 people both times. Had made reservations as well and still messed up our checks and forgot my friend`s sashimi!", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PNS9z4aFDbfhpIsHCfNvNg", "review_id": "spmYVmKXh4xidNLy02v-Mw", "text": "The owners of Delux should stick to burgers. I wish Zen32 was better -its one of the few sushi places in the Biltmore/Arcadia area, but its just not good. There's no other way to say it. We've gone multiple times always hoping to like it but its just not fresh or that good. Don't get me wrong - its not BAD, its just not GOOD. And, their happy hour is totally weak. So, if you're into just a basic California Roll and some saki - this is probably the place for you. But, if you enjoy Sushi don't waste your time.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BjYtfZU5c6OxGSeQ_efBrg", "review_id": "1eO5t83SGc1AgwSEMMckcQ", "text": "Let me start out by saying, I love sushi. I am willing to pay reasonable prices for good sushi. And I understand, and even accept the fact that we are landlocked and will never get super fresh fish. But that being said, there are some pretty good sushi places in the valley. Zen 32 isn't one of them. \n\nThe service was good, and the waitress helpful. She tried to coach some of the \"sushi virgins\" in our group about the menu. She was quite good at telling us what the items were, but it was obvious that she was simply repeating what she was told. She didn't really have the answers to a whole lot of questions. But she tried, and I'll give her an A for effort. \n\nThe fish, well pretty much universally the fish lacked any flavor. The rolls were quite expensive, and all the fried asparagus and other strong ingredients covered up the fish flavor. It seemed as if they knew that the fish had no flavor so they intentionally tried to cover it up. Everything was either rolled with asparagus, fried, or covered in spicy mayo or chili sauce. Any of the roe that was used as garnish was so dry it would roll around the plate. The appetizers were good, but way over priced. Ten dollars for 5 lettuce leaves and a half a cup of filling is a bit much. \n\nTotal bill per person for half an appetizer, iced tea, and a roll and a half each? Roughly forty dollars. If you like sushi, go somewhere else, enjoy it more, and save money.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PShy2RYNadDUhJf4ErOJ7w", "review_id": "sGwszclP-Qb8jblP1ZwKww", "text": "I'm bumping it up to 5 stars.\nMy new favorite sushi place in the valley.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KW0Nq1aGGLeP5XpvTQPshg", "review_id": "DrTpjTk9t1eNF8JFv6Ogmg", "text": "Thought we'd give Zen one last chance. It sucked. Ambiance is nice and the servers are great.  The food is just plain below average.  $120 for three people to have a lousy meal is not my idea of a good time.  We used to love this place about 10 years ago.  Since then it continues to slide.  The sushi is uninspired and not fresh.  Sorry folks, we won't be back again.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ceKoQX0_IJZ6Lr9-9LGcbA", "review_id": "x3jptACiR5yUwq_OhQmhqg", "text": "Like most of the rest of the people who have reviewed this place I'd say it's right in line with A-Ok.  Really nothing special to write home about.  Not great, not bad, just another sushi place to eat at.\n\nLocation is great on Camelback and 32nd St, sushi just ok, ambiance is not so bad.  This is another place that the pretty people go to.  When I think of great sushi I'm looking for an authenic family run restaurant with some flair.  Still I keep coming back here every so often, I guess I want to feel cool every once in a while.  Well I have to admit Zen 32 is doing something right.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LP0bl3GKToABt3lnpSvA2w", "review_id": "eTe69eIEy8ojiB2f28l_eg", "text": "I wish we had a happy hour sushi bar that started at 10pm for the night lovers in all of us in Charlotte, NC! Zen 32 offers $3-$6 happy hour sushi rolls, appetizers, and some drinks from 10pm-2am. \n\nThe quality of the sushi was very good! I wish at the time I would have been more hungry, I could have eaten it up! The spicy tuna and vegetable rolls were great...I can't remember the other rolls we ordered, but just as delicious.\n\nThe downfall was the service. Initially we were greeted by the hostess, but it took approximately 18 minutes for a server to show up. Typically that would have been unacceptable and I would have said something or just left, but it was on New Year's Eve and was a reunion with friends that I had not seen in a long time so we were just chatting. However, I think the hostess caught on to how long it had been because when we eventually started looking around we caught her eye and within another minute, our server showed. \n\nThe atmosphere is dim and intimate. They also have a patio (with heat lamps). Overall, I enjoyed my experience and the food was delicious! Next time I'm in town, I'll visit you again Zen 32!", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hcctCQy3bdZMezrUKkZLtA", "review_id": "8BWkQYaib0wdh55FzAmuYg", "text": "I'm a bonafide OC gal where sushi joints are like Mickey D's and Starbucks - one on every corner. Because of this, I figured my sushi expectations are not that high to begin with since I've seen and tasted so many places and I'm usually just happy to be indulging in my love affair with sush! However, I have to admit that this place did not leave me with the best impression and leaves a lot to be desired. Maybe sush is done differently in Arizona but it just felt wrong on so many levels.\n\nMy boyfriend and I ordered 4 different rolls including one of their \"special\" rolls of the day.  Again, I can put it out there that maybe I'm just a sushi snob and this place actually will taste quite good to everyone else BUT in any case...here were my major no no's of the night:\n\n-My sushi staple is spicy tuna anything and I use this as my measurement for any sushi place. Zen 32's spicy tuna was not spicy at all and seemed to lack the use of siracha (chili sauce) that I have come to know and love. \n\n-The rice in each roll lacked the traditional sweetness and stickiness that makes sushi rice different from just plain white rice. \n\n-Each roll seemed to lack any flavor of fish whatsoever because everything was overpowered with ridiculous amounts of cream cheese and sauces. Makes me wonder what kind of fish no no's they're trying to cover up but bottom line is that I eat sushi to enjoy the flavor of the fish and there was none of that to be had here.\n\nOn the bright side, this place apparently has a great happy hour and serves sushi until midnight which is great when you're craving late night sush. Would I go back and eat here again? I would...but only if I really had to.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-tjest9KLtzl_7iselznuw", "review_id": "81RJBrVKLc6ReygfVK0Imw", "text": "Best sushi happy hour! What could be better then $3 beer's and $2 sushi?! I got drunk and filled my gut for under $30. I gave it 4/5 for two reasons... 1. Our server charged my card twice and its taken a week for them to replenish my account. 2. We were sat on the patio right next to the water meter and throughout the evening we were annoyed by the clicking of it. That annoyance caused me to drink more, so I guess I should be thanking the water meter", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Mmew2rqnwj8FW3qD9wsaQQ", "review_id": "WNHrYgWRLtM4LkGhzbn09g", "text": "This place is by far one of the nicest sushi bars I have visited. It's in a great location (love the Biltmore!) and it's seating outdoors is unbeatable. The staff is also dressed up in Japanese clothing. I love Zen32 for having a wonderful and peaceful ambiance.\n\nHowever, I am a sushiholic and while I do love a great place to enjoy my food, I value the quality of the food a bit more.\n\nZen32 sushi was just mediocre sushi. Not good, not bad, just okay. It wasn't enough to make me want to return for more :( \n\nSorry Zen32, you are gorgeous, just not the total package :(", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NBv2_gADEPL2yq5TfIbKug", "review_id": "xLZOm7NxfaBiYbYAO_0XFw", "text": "I've been here four times now and each time it's outstanding. Agreed that there's nothing special about the sushi itself but it's fresh and that's 90% of the battle. The atmosphere, any time I've been here, is outstanding and the servers very friendly and attentive. They make the best Chocolate Martini in the state using Godiva to finish it off. One other reviewer mentioned \"pretty people\" and I agree, there's some eye candy floating through there. In Arizona, this place ranks high by virtue of the shortcomings of most of the other ones but it is one of the two best.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hjJPKQ1Ah91h3fVbc8GsOg", "review_id": "ua413k9HRllaffcXXUpyuQ", "text": "I would never return to this place. Food is mediocre at best. The interior is sooo small.  The patio is about your only option.\n\nPlease go else where for your sushi and Japanese needs.  The cloth napkins alone is a total turnoff.  It leaves lint all over your pants! So cheap!!!\n\nIf you want to get a cheap eat, by all means, go there, but don't expect a top notch experience being that it's near the Biltmore.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qLCpuCWCyPb4G2vN-WZz-Q", "review_id": "t7oVJKDCOUf-9w-W3aWc8Q", "text": "I've been here a trillion times, but I picked up to-go here for the first time, so I figured I can write a full-fledged review on the joint. \n\nThis is honestly just okay sushi. I don't feel like I'm going to get sick eating here by any means, but it's not my favorite sushi place, even in the biltmore area - especially since they opened Stingray sushi down the road and there's Moto sushi not too far away. \n\nThe best part about this place is the patio. It's pretty awesome, especially for happy hour (read the other reviews, it's a pretty stellar place for HH) with friends or a date. Their prices are reasonable as well. Seriously, go for happy hour, but normal dinner I'm only half sold on.\n\nI do like the little bar area in the back, with TVs and intimate little tables great for dates, but there is SOMETHING about the inside - it ALWAYS smells like bleach! I have no idea why, but I just don't want that smell when I'm eating raw fish. That smell kills me every time. \n\nAgain, the food is just so-so. Not the best, but not the worst. They've got a really varied menu for those that don't want sushi, so that's nice.\n\nI've asked the owner to supply #glutenfree soy sauce (tamari), but I have yet to see it be available, so I just bring my own. They make it SUPER easy to sub out king crab in their rolls as well - thank you!\n\nTake-out was fine, but I wish that they would box up their awesome cucumber salad (sunomono?) that they offer complimentary when you dine-in. I also ordered nigiri, but got sashimi instead...but I didn't check before I left...oh well.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AHBMGoBGjck4SoWQfybFKg", "review_id": "9z1k3fMsTHxNu1d6lfQRng", "text": "I tend to go to place only because of a comfort level.\n\nI recently went here after a hike only because it was close to echo canyon. I like sushi and if I must eat here because it's closer to something... then eat here, I must.\n\nTheir sushi is at best, \"okay\" however I love the bar setup but that leads me to think that there are other bars out there who are possibly better than this darkly lit, candle-esque place with a random anime movie  playing in the background. I loved that piece and their champagne martini is the main reason I give it another star! I LOVE IT!\n\nOther than that, I recently went on a date here and it seemed okay enough to talk to someone in such a setting... Or that could've just been because I was on a date with a an extremely attractive man  . ;) So date place, it's up to you, I would assume.\n\nAnyway, if you have to go here, try the champagne martini, it's probably the only reason to be caught here. :)", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "a8gpBi7biN9VAoJwKgl3Xw", "review_id": "W6rUKP4G7mILHbkLQreSzA", "text": "Sushi has always been a safe option for me as a veggie. Even though I'm not crazy about sushi itself, I can always have delicious sides like tempura vegetables, (some) miso soup, etc. Zen 32 totally came through in that department, and I was even impressed with the sushi I did try. I had a veggie roll with soy paper, and it was actually really delicious. I probably would have ate it all if I hadn't already stuffed myself with the spring rolls, miso soup, edamame and a sake bomber!\n\nThe atmosphere was really chill and the outdoor seating was really nice- I loved the color change pillars. \n\nEverything I had was tasty, and the service was friendly and prompt. I'm absolutely looking forward to coming back!", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7zDqr2I0-xpw9HF5Ha54cA", "review_id": "nrwyaS_3mSb6AFdEpnIGkA", "text": "My first and only visit so far to Zen32 was a comedy of errors. It happened to chance that three friends were in an impromptu mood for sushi and decided this is where we shall meet for this sushi eating experience we were about to have. \n\nThe bar I have to admit is a little hard to find at first, but all in all I love that it's hidden way in the back. The bar service was also fantastic. Very prompt and not pushy.  The polka dot Riesling I first discovered at Fry's because of its name greeted me at the bar and we had a very happy gathering. The anime movies playing quietly off to the side. What a great touch!!\n\nThe food was pretty on point. I had some of the best sashimi I had ever had and some great rolls and nigiri also. I left the right amount of full (not overfull) and happy. Speaking of happy, happy hour prices started a little after we were seated and were accounted for as so on our bill.\n\nWhy the comedy of errors then? The first error was the staff completely ignoring us back in our little spot in the bar waiting to be seated. It took nearly an hour and us reminding them in order to get a table. \n\nSecond was the wine incident which was hilarious. I ordered a second glass of polka dot while we were at the table. Our waitress comes back with the Riesling and instead of starting to pour some in my empty wine glass, she adds a bit to my water. We thought it was super funny and were not really upset. I think a joke was even made about turning water into wine! :) Needless to say, she was embarrassed and promptly brought me back enough wine four twice the number of pours you usually get.  \n\nIt's a little out of the way, but I'll be back. It's nice to know it's an option of Delux has a long line :)\n\nSlight recommendation though.. if you have white paper tablecloths that are disposable, offer crayons. Our unicorn drawings would've been much better had we had more colors than our blue pen.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vn3lecMsL3kXVe-7hg3gLg", "review_id": "2H1Q4lBAwA6_FYc75eBf0w", "text": "I'm really surprised that this place doesn't have that many good reviews... we love it!\n\nWell, we love the prices at Happy Hour! And Happy Hour til 6:30pm... awesome! And then a reverse Happy Hour for later folks. Why wouldn't you like that? \n\nEverytime we've been here we've had good to great service. The sushi has always tasted awesome!\n\nOne time a friend from Chicago was visiting, and I brought her here for lunch. She loved it! Plus we had some awesome, awesome low carb rolls (soy paper, no rice). \n\nThere's a large patio area outside (for when the weather's cooler). And plenty of seats inside. Yes, the bar area is in the back... which does seem odd. But they still have your traditional sushi bar to sit at as well. \n\nWe'll keep going and going.... and going!", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Fvr8RmAQ4z1E7Ca1CA8mQA", "review_id": "oNT7H32KbhuXwi-s5GcTnA", "text": "My fave sushi spot in Phoenix. Nice atmosphere, great for a couples date. Pricey but good.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YiuCu8bWN3moIhhhfvp0CA", "review_id": "Ii-D7xSk7nqvU25eQjrjUQ", "text": "My favorite sushi Happy Hour in town! For only $3/roll, you can get very high quality yellowtail rolls, tuna rolls, etc. Also, their fliritinis are amazing if you're looking for a cocktail; they even come with a little shaker and extra \"champagne bomb\" so it's two-for-one on top of the HH price! It also goes until 6:30 which is nice (I hate those HH that only go 'til 5:30-6 - who is out of work by that time?!) and they have a reverse HH, as well.\n\nAs for the ambiance, the main dining room is average but I really enjoy sitting out on their misted/heated patio, or check out their back bar which is cool and intimate.\n\nI'd give Zen 32 5 stars but for their spotty service. I've had awesome service here (had my birthday HH here recently and the server was so great about accommodating my party of 13, including splitting up the check for us) but I've also had really rude servers who've ignored me and had a generally bad attitude. \n\nAlso check out Gelato Spot - which is across the street - for dessert. YUM.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2fdyqZooz7YSZ5vgkDLxxA", "review_id": "YQO8ADLfKef3Nboi92VGLQ", "text": "The food is ok, the drinks are good and if you can get over the fact that the waiters have Chinese dress at a Japanese restaurant then its not too bad. Oh yeah they're the only place that's open late.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "F3MuccVKGKuWM34d1epDLg", "review_id": "_bZ9gFnMAxc-4zuB7xGl8w", "text": "Went here last night with my wife and with a business associate of mine who was craving sushi for dinner. Its a nice place, food comes out very fast, and it was packed by 7pm. We were there from about 530 to 830. Everyone was in agreement that the zen32 citrus thing was the best. It had great flavor. However, the rest of the items we got, like the dragon roll, tiger roll, spider roll, spicy tuna roll, spicy salmon roll were just ok. Nothing really stood out and made us say wow this is good stuff. We did find it interesting that they had low carb rolls and we tried an order of that too. It was a little too \"squishy\". We also tried the some octopus nigiri, and a handfull of other things. It was easily over a 200$ bill for the night.\n\nI might look elsewhere for finding sushi downtown. Nakama is still by far my favorite place.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "45V7-1r79DEG0HbuaKYIlg", "review_id": "RhunbCxgjWgFyRoEvJdqfQ", "text": "Two recent visits for reverse happy hour.\n\nA dining buddy of mine gets off work at 9pm.  We've been trying various places in Central Phoenix for late food.  \nZen 32 was chosen as a plan B a few weeks ago.  We were aiming for Postino on Central...but it was a 45 minute wait when I got there at 9.  Neither of us wanted to stand in the parking lot that long.  So I suggested Zen as an alternative.  I think it may be one of the frequent choices from here on out!\n\nBoth visits, Kara was our bartender/server.  Friendly, fast, outgoing, an absolute doll!  \nReverse Happy Hour starts at 10 - when prices drop from \"Holy High, Batman!\"  to the perfect place to eat, drink and be whoever you care to be for around $20.\nWell and Draft for $3!  (Draft includes Stella - which makes my dining buddy a very happy camper.)\nEdamame and Miso for $2, Seaweed or Squid salads for $3.  Basic nigiri for $2-4, Some sashimi $5-6, Select rolls for $3.  Special rolls for $8.\nWhere most places have long forgotten about gratis happy hour munchies - Zen 32 still provides them!\nOn the first visit, hot offerings were crab puffs (okay, Krab puffs) and onion tempura.  A huge platter or California roll also out for the grazing...oops, I mean taking.\nLast night, the crab puffs had been replaced with spring rolls.\n\nTwo drinks, two rolls and a couple of trips to the buffet table...I was stuffed and my budget was not shattered.  Thank you Kara, and thank you Zen 32!  Reverse happy hour here is the perfect place for those of us who love sushi, but can't afford a real sushi dinner on a regular basis.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jdeNI5TTTuM6mj3HTgstRA", "review_id": "OaUG_V8QBbisUx5K8ufrIg", "text": "I don't think there's much to Zen 32 besides looking trendy.\n\nSomething seemed strange about the place when I walked in, and after reading other reviews it's been pointed out--the waitresses are wearing Chinese attire with Mandarin collars. I won't hold the lack of authenticity against them. Also, the music is soft and the seating kind of cramped, making for an awkward dining experience.\n\nI'll get the good thing out of the way--the reverse happy hour. The hot ginger sake was overpowering, but for $1 there's no way I can complain. Also, they had a few basic rolls for $3, and that's not too bad. \n\nEverything else sucks! The specialty rolls are all stuffed with krab, so what hope do you have of ever getting quality sushi? My tootsie roll was garbage, I couldn't taste anything beside the krab inside. The caterpillar roll looked nice, but I could only taste krab and eel sauce. Even the rainbow roll looked promising, and THAT was drenched in sriracha. \n\nI also had some of this teriyaki chicken entree, and it was rough and a bit dry. The edamame had way too much salt, and I began noticing a pattern to this place. Take crap and season it as much as you can.\n\nI'd like to give this place a second chance for a cheap date or something, but I'm still a little angry at this place (and their sketchy waitress!), for being the first to make me tired of sushi. A friend bought me this meal and I still regret it. It's that bad.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WZGsOwCgrLNuHejB_EnGoQ", "review_id": "fBv0zFdVJndJ2lemfV9Wng", "text": "My friends and I have often frequented this locale for their late night happy hour (10-close) even on weekends for the past three years. I am leaving town and I felt that I ought to yelp about how excellent this place is. The bartenders are fantastic, funny, and remember your order. We usually sit at the bar, but sitting out on the patio (with Renee as a waitress) is also an option for the happy hour.\n\nNot only are the sake bombs excellently priced, but there is a little buffet (free) of sushi, egg rolls, and some meat dish. If you want more sake for your bomb, it's only a dollar extra.\n\nThe outfits that the wait-staff wears is a little awkward though. I understand it is supposed to be Japanese fusion, but the outfits just look too tight and uncomfortable for servers and are probably way more expensive than having them wear standard black.\n\nOverall no complaints, and I bring almost everyone I know to this place.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WdzTPQPB8TYKWhodua--2A", "review_id": "0pAlS7lP2KN1ulpmSWjaeA", "text": "Thank the good lord they are closing!  The fact that this place lasted so long is a testament to the fact that people will eat just about anything...\nLenny is the king of schlock food!", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "4VD87sEFye_qYEqyK7yWyg", "text": "Did I hear correctly? Are you closing? Lennnnnyyyy! Why! \n\nThe rumor is the owner Lenny Rosenberg is not renewing the lease to focus on his other restaurants, Deluxe and Revo Burrito.\n\nI will miss this place. I have spent many a night at the beautiful bar and drank more saki than should have been legal in my early twenties. I was also able to extended my dollar when I was a broke college student thanks to the happy hour. \nKanpai Zen, you had a great fifteen years!", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hebXGQk5ggZSwTlUoEcTWQ", "review_id": "hOHzsibortxrf2-2hPMhAw", "text": "Seeking an investor and keeping the well established business open seems like a better alternative in my eye. Giving up doesn't seem fit.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TGVtVYup344Y9fGy3QrjsA", "review_id": "J3XdYYxlxoKsZU8jhsbS7w", "text": "Why, oh why!? My husband and I had our very first date at Zen 32 6.5 years ago and return every year for our anniversary. The atmosphere was stellar, the Zen Punch made me feel fuzzy all over and I couldn't get enough sushi and zen triangles. I am no sushi aficionado but I sure do eat it a lot and I know the crap from the scrumptious. Zen always served up some good eatin' and was a great neighborhood hang out for many years. Good bye, dear Zen. You will be missed.", "business_id": "NDKkce5Au-o_OhIt5f2ZBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7zDqr2I0-xpw9HF5Ha54cA", "review_id": "N2GTNz4K7yxRg1ittEOD8g", "text": "I'm sure I'm not the only homeowner that bought a house and then was like, wait.. where's the key to the sprinkler system. I had no clue what kind I had as the cover had been painted and had no clue where to even begin. Thank goodness my realtor at Twins & Co. recommended Sprinkler World. \n\nI walked in one afternoon with photos of the painted cover and a thought from my realtor as to what the brand was (which I quickly half forgot of course). I walk in, feeling like a complete idiot as I tell my story and say the name of the manufacturer wrong multiple times (and don't realize it until I'm corrected by a play-laughing staff member on my way out).\n\nI got a few keys to make sure I never lose them again... they were the right ones the first time.. and they're super cheap. \n\nTotal win!!! And they've gained my trust!!", "business_id": "HewFMHr2HWfxmjCrflnKrw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VhaaE3kmo3zuY-b9NJEHOg", "review_id": "LTWu0wUMOTTemvY4WDDKFQ", "text": "This place is great! They are really trust worthy. They loaned us a sprinkler controller while they fixed ours for a good price. I really Like them and would recommend!", "business_id": "HewFMHr2HWfxmjCrflnKrw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kA2OQAdbwOaGd3Q5ZnNIQw", "review_id": "HYjfmj1EcHEcGI404XhsqQ", "text": "Go here one time, & you will never again visit Home Depot for anything sprinkler-system related.  Very knowledgeable, great prices, easy to do business with.", "business_id": "HewFMHr2HWfxmjCrflnKrw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ywaOuMM74PpKTACm7HkumA", "review_id": "2jYqQ0J1rBXL7YEXtBFOWw", "text": "Always great service. As an amateur, sprinkler world has helped me with parts and supplies for two back yards. They have everything you need here at a reasonable price.", "business_id": "HewFMHr2HWfxmjCrflnKrw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ofxlhi_HKp7myFDpwg9aIA", "review_id": "0mj_WhMDZPmFTU032GKqbw", "text": "Taco Bell, Taco Bell, Taco hell how does your garden grow, with all the grease you serve in your food I just don't know!!  It seems taco bell through out my life goes through cycles of crapness to craptastic!  \n\nSo like 20 years ago, it was like you ordered taco bell you would get grease tacos with some lettuce and something that resembled cheese. \n\nThen like 10 years ago it was like \"Yo Quiro Taco Bell\" with that little annoying fucking Chihuahua which was OK Taco Bell was kind of hip and tasted craptastic, remember according to the movie Demolition Man with Sly all restaurants will eventually turn into Taco Bells...this thankfully will never happen. \n\nAnd once again Taco Bell is now crapness food that is similar  to Filberto's only good if you are somewhat drunk and nothing else is open. I told myself I would never go here again after gas prices got up to around 4 bucks and I went in to order two chicken soft taco supremes, and it was like 6 bucks for just the two of them, and I was like are you fn kidding me? They said they had to raise their prices due to the rising cost of fuel.\n\nThis is right about the time they came out with their value menu of you can get a tortilla filled with baby poop for 79 cents campaign, I recently made the mistake of hitting the drive thru one hungry drunk night and  remembered why I vowed never to go there again.\n\nMy check was like 10 bucks for what I think were 4 soft tacos and a large drink, they could have been something someone puked into a tortilla with some lettuce and some bile for that matter, I was sick for two days...literally.\n\n I will never go to this location again, except maybe to protest the poisoning of the people by a huge corporation...eat here at your own risk it could be your last meal.", "business_id": "K9fIADfO_zKFPFm75A1Hxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ofxlhi_HKp7myFDpwg9aIA", "review_id": "YMMWSqFhGT6IbWfcOmbTuw", "text": "Once again I went to this location with the same results...they totally screwed up my order, I got a grilled chicken stuffed burrito, this thing was literally all tortilla and nothing else folded and burned into what kind of resembled a burrito. Garbage seriously tastes better then anything at this location. I have lost all faith in Taco Bell. SERIOUSLY NEVER AGAIN!!!!!", "business_id": "K9fIADfO_zKFPFm75A1Hxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_uL7OiQSfNsCd60DrAf7qQ", "review_id": "X9Fj-j1V2tXTpogrcoxUYQ", "text": "First of all... the 5 star review is for this location and staff only. \n\nAll you people that were dissatisfied with the way your food tasted were going into the food experience at TacoBell with way too high of expectations to begin with. It's fast food, hello! It's not gonna be awesome. I mean you are paying less than a buck for some of the stuff on the menu. I doubt anyone goes here unless they are broke, in a hurry or drunk. \n\nI have to give this location props tho, they are super nice and friendly. Always a \"Hello, welcome, how is your day going?\" when I pull up to the drive through. Big smiles when I get to the window. Then the topper, \"Have a great day, come back and see us soon!\" I mean seriously, they are great! I am usually there once a week, usually after a long day and they always seem to perk me up. \n\nAfter the less than two words spoken and sour faces I get at Wendy's this place is awesome. Seriously, go compare the two places and tell me I am not spot on. \n\nHappy Belling! :-)", "business_id": "K9fIADfO_zKFPFm75A1Hxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4mr5Ys9VKe87c_kgpRbQ0Q", "review_id": "ImPOBKgS4AssKMpkxMDvbg", "text": "Every time I've gotten pizza here I've had to either wait 10 min or it was past the time it should be served by. At least when i waited i knew the pizza was hot out of the oven!", "business_id": "K9fIADfO_zKFPFm75A1Hxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "knAD49enlJ7L0U4iDSL5uA", "review_id": "nlaLr_hIZiF-UT0sEAKQgw", "text": "What can you say about Taco Bell other than fresh and still reasonably affordable. Consistently quality food. Wish there were more around to be honest...:)", "business_id": "K9fIADfO_zKFPFm75A1Hxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bMFSEta1Ju31P1EnssuUug", "review_id": "H4lx8g-yeoEIJSWOI-Rt8Q", "text": "Taco Bell has really improved over the years as they are simply the cheapest fast food option.  Most locations are serving up bigger portions such as their bean burritos.\n\nFew years ago you buy a burrito and would get very little beans and taste mostly tortilla.  However, today you buy a burrito and you can enjoy your beans and sauce from the first bite to the last for just 99 cents.\n\nI love their tostadas and even those are loaded now !", "business_id": "K9fIADfO_zKFPFm75A1Hxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cgCgdtLRmGLfOUrsx72Z0w", "review_id": "3VET99OjKy0GqpSxRs53ag", "text": "i never thought i would say this but i hated this place they were disrespectful messed up my order and accused me of lying showed my receipt and got no apology or anything i almost hauled off and slapped her ass", "business_id": "K9fIADfO_zKFPFm75A1Hxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g7xgXF_nAhXRwFZa5gvmcw", "review_id": "bVoDJRsWxWLJujEnq6Wa6w", "text": "Had to call the police to get a refund for my food we waited 15 minutes the food did not come. I asked for a refund they reefused so I had to call the police when the police got there they gave me my refund I have never had to call the police on any kind of establishment before.NEVER AGAIN WILL I GO HERE!!", "business_id": "K9fIADfO_zKFPFm75A1Hxw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Sjp6EYsqzdlTvymER6wBfg", "review_id": "gUx00pGOk-7ARDK8l79D5w", "text": "Nice little corner place to grab a cup of coffee and have a morning meeting...  Can sit inside or out.  I'm not big on the specialty coffees, so I only go to the outside spot, but the coffee was pretty good.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e4TQFVfepzHf--hnBsjntg", "review_id": "MWzzL3wyRQzKxwI4OywHAA", "text": "UPDATE 2/8/06\r\n\r\nWell, I had to take a star off because the Spanish Latte at LGO (Le Grande Orange) seriously kicks ass.  I hate to say it, but Hava Java just can't hold a candle to it.  But I still really like Hava Java for coffee and it is a nice place to sit.  It also had the bonus of being connected to a genuine gelatoria.\r\n\r\n\r\n++++++++++++++\r\n\r\nThe best coffee I have had in Phoenix.  I wouldn't give it 5 stars in the greater coffee universe, but it is way better than what you will find at Starbucks or Coffee Plantation (which hardly qualifies as coffee in my book).  Until I find better in Phoenix/Scottsdale I will let the rating stand.  Bonus points for being connected to a gelato shop.  Baked goods/pasteries are average.  Pleasant atmosphere.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DJIwm4UCnM-SOxXbARjPsQ", "review_id": "Re3qJgsuCDjEggyuE9AxLw", "text": "Hava Java will be missed by the naked eye barreling along Camelback, but I'm here to tell you that it's there. It's there to bring you fresh coffee and pastries and wifi, like most coffee houses do these days. The coffee is not too bad. Good place to meet someone on a coffee date, but the parking's a bit awkward since it's in another one of Phoenix's famous strip malls. The seating inside is a bit weird, so sitting outside next to the parking lot is a good choice as well. \n\nI'm still confused on the pronunciation of the name. Is it \"hov-vah jov-vah\" or is it a short \"a\" sound, for examples, as in the word \"fashion\"? Either way, you're pronouncing one of the words incorrectly, and that just bothers me. C- for grammar.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_LEQt7oTVjiaXyVHK_MM7g", "review_id": "MZ2zCSHdFijkCAadJ3k3_w", "text": "Love the coffee, beautifully roasted and never bitter. I suggest the Vienna Roast...morning staff is always incredibly friendly. Good pastries. Although the inside is a little small they have a nice patio area, great place to watch people and all their fancy purebred dogs.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lhvFynuv5pyc4XdFNebqGg", "review_id": "xeJt4UuvsOugNnhO7rvvmQ", "text": "This is the place I go if I want to sit and have a coffee in the morning.  It's close to home so it's convenient.  I love that people often bring their dogs on weekends as they sit outside and sip their cup of java.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "fM-blcJqCF90MQvk04aAdg", "review_id": "_70YtlSvp_9xub3YLUjxOA", "text": "Love Hava Java. They have the BEST coffee!!! The staff is so nice too.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8WQubmP7G0NM3IyzyMnCEA", "review_id": "skczTaFh8jDVGzuViIAsjg", "text": "I loved the free wi-fi...but the coffee was just ok.  Wish that they would switch to a different brand of soy milk since the Silk soy has a pretty strong flavor profile.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "kLE29Ht6AwnnzTNvLlTWjg", "text": "The cup reads, \"Arizona's Most Awarded Coffee House Since 1992.\" \n\nMy, what lofty praise, I think. Is this place really the best? Hmmm. \n\nAfter forking over $2.75 for a double shot of espresso, I made my way to the coffee bar where there was cold skim milk, plenty of sugar packs and a variety of flavor-adds, like cocoa. Then, I took my first sip. Yum. Of course, can you really mess up a double shot of espresso? God, I hope not. \n\nIn any case, this place is \"nifty.\" I use that word because it's situated next door to The Gelato Spot and is a bit crammed for space. A splattering of like 4 people at the tables near the door made this place look a bit too crowded to me. Then again, if I had been at one of those tables, I probably wouldn't have noticed, or even cared. \n\nThe girl behind the counter was very friendly. I appreciated that. It's not often I joke around with baristas. She managed to make me laugh, too. To me, that's sweeter than an extra pack of Splenda. \n\nHava Java is a great location. I wondered over here after stuffing my belly full of wonderful sushi at Zen 32. My cohorts were immediately pulled into The Gelato Spot while I ordered my beverage. 66% of 'em wound up with gelato. Having already ordered and flavored my double to taste, I went hunting for them. That's where I found 2 of them cozied up to gelato and another teasing herself with the idea. I sampled a couple, but was very content with my coffee. So, if you plan to drop by Hava Java, just make sure you walk right up to the counter and order, or you may be sucked next door where you'll succumb to your sweet tooth. \n\nThen again, if gelato isn't your thing, I did see ridiciously huge muffins and bagels on display at Hava Java. They looked ridiciously delicious. I don't know why anyone would need a muffin the size of King Kong's fist. But, then again, I couldn't resist the after-lunch pick-me-up that Hava Java delivered. \n\nBy the way, did somebody say free wi-fi? Uhm, yeah. That makes it all the more worth it!", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q245Wp3b8YG8MVVHMVT6iA", "review_id": "ash1k-N7A00xk-FIfeNJ1w", "text": "Reliable wireless internet is hard to come by. But great wireless that is FREE, plus plenty of outlets, enough seating, cozy atmosphere and good coffee? Too good to be true. \n\nThe coffee is cheaper than Starbucks, with bigger containers. It's relatively quiet, yet crowded -- the laptop crowd have definitely  discovered this gem. \n\nEven better, there is a big open sliding glass door that connects Hava Java to The Gelato Spot -- a truly delicious place with tons of great flavors! So you can enjoy a bit of gelato if you get bored with coffee. \n\nAs someone who works from coffee shops a lot, this place really caters to people with laptops -- and most coffee shops don't. \n\nI'd recommend this to anyone.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "330uVLSamVfBMHDvvhAprw", "review_id": "wPkBzfbF7-A0iPxUucKWjQ", "text": "I'm a coffee snob & I have to say this place is really good.  I drink americanos and the quality is excellent -- not too burnt but still has good flavor.  In addition, it's hot.....very hot....which is the way is should be.  I like it better than Starbucks.\n\nWorth trying", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "xRST20aH8vA6nUg93JgkDQ", "text": "I really like Hava Java! They have a great location (32nd and Camelback) and are located right next to The Gelato Spot, which has amazing Gelato. They actually share a common wall.\n\nHava Java itself is pretty small inside, but there is outdoor seating in the front and in the back. \n\nThey make really good coffee's. I especially enjoy their vanilla latte. I think they have a punch-card system and they have very reasonable prices, as well. \n\nOnly reason I did not give them 5 stars is because they have a surcharge for you to use your credit/debit card and I know that is against Visa and MasterCard regulations.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "WsA0NtJVRIqlmBXsYAhgWA", "review_id": "XBlfr2xOZtu4tbvtMNLMOg", "text": "I've been to the Gelato Spot next-door countless times, but for some reason I never stepped in here.\n\nI have been missing out!!\n\nWhen I walked in at 2pm, all the tables were full but there was no line at the counter. The cheerful barista asked what she could get for me and when I said I wasn't sure, she not only told me to take my time, but pulled out laminated sheets listing their syrups and teas. That intuitive customer service set things off right from the get-go. I noticed they had one of my favorite (yet hard to come-by) flavors- praline, and ordered a decaf iced praline latte. The barista made the drink quickly, in spite of her accidental initial pull of regular espresso, which she noticed right away and fixed. She also asked my milk preference which I liked because let's face it girls, some days are skim days and others are 2% days and it helps to have someone remind me of that. :)\n\nThe latte was satisfying. It wasn't mind-blowing, but it was made well and wasn't overwhelmingly sweet like the lattes they usually serve at Starbucks (this coming from a sugar fanatic!). The pitcher of water and water cups they have out with the cream and sugar is a nice touch that I'd like to see in every coffee shop. \n\nThe decor is sort of rustic with burlap coffee sacks above the door and local art on the walls. The atmosphere, which can't really be pinned down to one thing, is welcoming and relaxed and I felt like I could hide away for hours there. \n\nThere were a few negatives. The first was the mess of a baked goods display. I'm sure it looked great at opening, but by the time I was there, it was disheveled, half empty and didn't look like it had been tidied up all day. Typically I ignore the food offerings at coffee-shops, but I skipped lunch today and could have been persuaded to drop a few dollars if I'd seen anything remotely interesting. The other thing is that they have a drink refrigerator containing water bottles, juices and other bottled drinks for sale. It's so loud!! It cycles on and off, but when it's on, it can be pretty distracting. \n\nI will definitely come back to this place, especially as the weather improves and all the outdoor seating becomes a viable option. Now I just need to silence those evil thoughts that tell me it's acceptable to get a gelato within the same hour as getting a sugary latte...", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "VovMsKbDF2Msflj1zPYF0A", "review_id": "gIjOTwmF1IJft-OdbgUoZg", "text": "One word for my late: Water.  Not really sure what went wrong.  On the other hand, right next to the Gelato Spot, which is worth something...", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HZeFzs42f0iGaA-sP_hUnA", "review_id": "qeKsH-qPLNQFv3U4ZUHCoA", "text": "I have been here a few times. The coffee is definitely a notch above decent, which is rare, and they have a great selection of teas.\n\nThe space is narrow and long, which always reminds me of NYC businesses. Only... this place doesn't seem to have a \"vibe\" to it, at least none that I can discern. It's a great place if you need some wifi and coffee in the neighborhood, or are going to BYOC (bring your own company). Hava Java gets the job done.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "E6rPuzx1ampy7DYvYtVdog", "review_id": "RjPigO9SUOWk3ARo1euoRA", "text": "Love love love this place.  Total neighborhood coffee shop vibe, great coffee, nothing overpriced, and my personal fav- big variety in the pastry department- every time I go it seems like there's a different selection of yummy stuff to chose from!  \nSuper friendly baristas, and this place is always busy- the corporate business scene early in the AM, post-yoga class moms mid-morning, the study crowd in the afternoons, and a bit of a social scene if you catch it on the right night (esp. with G-spot right next door!).  \nThere's free wifi, and a cozy yet open back patio with great views of Camelback- perfect because there's always seating and it's covered for shade (or in case of rain!).", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7GAjxEA-OscXgPt7YFgkBw", "review_id": "eVE-5StdCu-czYlEpJ9ZZA", "text": "Hava Java is a really nicely located locally owned coffee shop that makes superb coffee and coffee drinks, provides great pastries and bagels, and is staffed by friendly helpful good looking staff. They would get 5 stars but for one older guy who is behind the counter once in a while changing trash bags -possibly the owner or manager. This guy is rude unless he knows you (he's friendly to some of the customers he knows by name) and aggressively arrogant to me each time I'm in there and I swear I have never ever even met him! Did I say something? I said good morning to him one morning while he was behind the counter and he said \"I don't work here\" as if I had asked him to go clean something brown from my son's diaper. You were behind the counter changing a trash can liner and you don't work there? And what's wrong with good morning no matter your employment status? Not sure about the reason for his attitude, very strange, but I'm glad the baristas are friendly. Love to go there with friends and on my way to work, and especially as a Sat morning hangout with my 14 month old. Get a life you grouch, and get out of the way of all the friendly people who work there.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9sNNkO6sojotXUnaikslhg", "review_id": "AiDZL0K0GhVSKAzdH_uJyQ", "text": "In a world of Starbucks, this is a rare gem.  The espresso beans are awesome & they will sell you some to take home.  I don't really go for flavored beans, but they have those too.  They have a big selection of baked goods and the scones are buttery and amazing.  They have a great selection of teas & brew every cup fresh.  The pomegranate green tea is awesome. I love that they still have punch cards to get your 10th drink free (any way you want it).", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "VmbTDmF6Ib-wWtRzyM1fpA", "review_id": "m5LMBNelsOO4hGJPL9IWdw", "text": "Love Love Love a Hava Java! Their coffee is so good and it is always such a treat to enjoy a latte with my favorite girls! By far my favorite coffee in AZ!\n\nThe staff is super friendly and it is a great neighborhood atmosphere! Also, love the punch cards especially when I get a free one!!\n\nCan't say enough good things about Hava!", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GwP7klR69owmP-y1XCuSsg", "review_id": "dc9QzMK5ngeWlser3yiQLQ", "text": "Best place in Arcadia to get a coffee or a tea. Lots of friendly locals and great place to sit outside to people watch and read the paper in the morning early lunchtime.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KQURCNvwamJV1vXUiDm15g", "review_id": "BLl2A6L2yF4qs8pXavZyVw", "text": "I work across the street and love me some Hava Java. The morning crew is very friendly, and the coffee is great. I am a big fan of the Swiss chocolate blend, (or any of the flavored blends for that matter!) they are really flavorful without tasting at all artificial. I buy Hava Java beans and brew them at home, but when I stop in for a quick cup of coffee I always have a good experience.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "eYoB6mEOCkraWM2vhYikvQ", "review_id": "CNSnYU5ttz6foBqYs0FNXg", "text": "Stopped in after enjoying some gelato next door. Immediately I felt like I wasn't in Phoenix at all, but Olympia.. except the whole local-coffee-shop thing was done better at Hava Java. Dim lighting and the slim layout keep it cozy, and there are tables outside as well.\nI didn't have the coffee, but ordered an italian soda and FOR ONCE it was made the proper way: fizzy, not loaded with half and half, and hardly sweet. Very refreshing!\nAlso I should add our barista was pretty cute.. a cafe is ten times better when you have some eye-candy in there.\nI'll review it again after I have the coffee and sit and enjoy it a bit.. until then though, it doesn't feel fair to get five stars.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sALB8-F04S9VcZMF_GkGUA", "review_id": "hXRdvG5wFAek0FwQm9hLog", "text": "This is a cool place to get your hot hava on... I like it.. take away to a different locale and it may just take me back to when I flew for a really, really good airline out of Seattle! Oh yeah... get back to the now... ugh..so Hava Java.. was craving a strong Americano.. but at the last moment.. I switched gear into an italian soda... its made how it should be.. minus a ton of sugar! It freshens the pallet. and a bit of sweet... I cant give a true 5 bc I didnt do the Java... but the barista... hes super friendly... knows his java... and multi tasks well... Since its my hood... Ill go back in the cooler weather for my espresso.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "sALB8-F04S9VcZMF_GkGUA", "review_id": "P75t01yo6UMepAKmfIrOpA", "text": "Had to update...I have now had the espresso and feel I can go the full 5 on Hava... went in for a nonfat latte... perfecto... The girl at the counter was just as nice and sweet as the guy last week... and I like that patio tables outside.. I cant knock the place for where its located.. that has nothing to do with the service or java or quality...so therefore, I wont:-) froth me hava... and if Im giving 5stars... i love you!", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0rRTTYnjOtMDD32RvlxPow", "review_id": "qaBHrwa4WqxObCLVVwvDPA", "text": "i like this place! the workers are always friendly and it's great that it's connected to the gelato spot. the only reason my rating is limited to a three is the quality of their coffee. they don't seem to know the particularities of traditional espresso. unsatisfactory for a macchiato, but if you're going for something sweet like an iced mocha you probably wouldn't be disappointed at all.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "m7vtKWpZ9wdEQ95wJxrMrg", "review_id": "NhjBjhW2AtBd4detW1e5Pw", "text": "A cozy place for having good coffee while relaxing or even doing some online browsing, as evidenced by patrons taking advantage of the WiFi. Friendly baristas, outdoor seating, opening  into The Gelato Spot, and being next to some cool restaurants and shops (including Fresh Vitamins, my new favorite vitamin place) make this coffee house a winner.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7brf9WC0Gr_7bUBXEHs9FA", "review_id": "52vbdYirXA-avapjYq_ypw", "text": "A great place to have a quality cup of coffee at a reasonable price.   The location is key - 32nd and Camelback Road.  \n\nThere is plenty of magazines and newspapers for reading alongside wifi to do your work.  A great combination to let you sit, relax and enjoy life.\n\nThe space is limited and often times feels cramped.  It can be a chore to use the restroom.\n\nThe over ambiance is a winner and is worth the visit.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "liVr2IsNu4k3MQaLj70Efw", "review_id": "Bzw3zEh8ozSTl6253ngdwA", "text": "I saw this coffee shop the last time I went to Zen32 and it worked out to where I was meeting a friend for coffee and since we both live on opposite sides of the valley, Hava Java ended up being a nice and central location. I'm not sure if it's a chain store but it has an independent coffee shop feel which is pretty cool now days. The coffee tasted good and they seem to take the art of espresso seriously with the only knock being they do not roast the beans locally. \n\nWhen: Saturday Afternoon at 4:30 pm\n\nLocation: As stated in opening description it's a great central location to meet people but since it's in the same shopping center as a bank, Zen32, Safeway, Gelato, and other little shops parking was tight. (If you're a grumpy driver you will need to bring your patience along for parking). The one thing I noticed was the Gelato store next door. I would think on a hot summer day if you're a coffee fanatic it would be nice to have your coffee then enjoy some Gelato. \n\nFront and back patio seating, free wifi, \n\nAmbience: Hava Java has the obvious local art hung throughout the place. It's a little place so the walkways are very narrow and the  high tables are barley functional, and if you sit in the back you can smell the restroom. The best place to sit is out front or out back. I really liked the fact they have a back patio seating area. That's unique for a coffee shop. \n\nCoffee: I had 2 drinks: a vanilla latte and a coffee. Above average taste and presentation but it's not elite. The staff was proactive in asking my milk preference. The coffee came in a to-go cup and not a ceramic cup in case you care about that.  If you are a serious coffee connoisseur you may not like Hava Java due to the fact the beans are not as fresh as they could be if bought from a local roaster. \n\nFood: They offer the typical pastries. I didn't ask where they buy from but it looks like the typical Chompies verity. I didn't have anything to eat. \n\nPrice: Average: My small vanilla latte was about 3.50. My large coffee was 2.00\n\nClientele: Since it's in the Biltmore area its typical upper middle class people in there late 40s/50s. The one thing I found a bit odd was that the customers were overly friendly, it was a little unnerving but that could have been just me so I'm not knocking them for that. \n\nWait: There was not a line when I arrived so they prepared my order immediately. \n\nStaff: They had one girl working when I arrived and she was really nice and professional. No face tattoos or odd piercings. Not that tattoos and piercing bother me but at some coffee shops that is the typical staff look and it might bother others.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "SHi0ZKtsebge11hV5LfbQw", "review_id": "BQUmWDxPHXwIEHwaqZxPkw", "text": "WARNING:   If you are a lady of a certain age, you will not be happy with the weekend barista.     Don't know her name...she is short and has dark hair (not the delightful Meghan who is at the counter on weekdays).      This lady is never friendly, but yesterday was over-the-top nasty.    \n\nI asked for an iced tea and wanted to add \"light ice\".    She turned her back on me before I could finish my sentence.    When I called after her to finish the order her response was:\n\n\"I don't care.\"\n\nAnd after that, it got really ugly.     Among her other \"gems\" was the utterance that she has been making coffee etc for 7 years and I have no right to question her.     Hello!    It was my drink...and it was hardly a difficult request.    \n\nI am a regular at Hava Java.    Most of the staff there are stellar...really fun to talk to.   This one is very, very opposite.  \n\n I stopped in at a nearby clothing store and muttered about this to the saleslady, who is also a frequent customer and who is also a \"lady of a certain age.\"     She told me that she has had the same experience...and only with this \"little dark haired weekend girl.\"    \n\nI suspect if you're a hunky guy and might be a great Saturday night date, you will get decent service from this one barista.      But if you are anything else....watch out!    This one barista will make your Hava Java experience miserable.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oXkbuOiN9HDS3WgOQONfRg", "review_id": "zpuWshUDiGisNtKGemldYw", "text": "I've spending a lot of time with a friend who is a pretty serious coffee drinker.  A couple nights ago, we stopped in at Hava Java for a caffeinated beverage before enjoying some gelato next door.  Being the afternoon of July 4th, the place was empty, save for the barista and a guy who was in there chatting her up.  I ordered a cafe au lait, he an iced coffee of some sort.  After asking me if I preferred skim milk or 2%, the barista handed me my cup of milk and foam and told me the coffee was self-serve and pointed me in the direction of the three coffee dispensers on the other side of the bar.  Really?  $3.75 for a cafe au lait and I have to pour the coffee myself?  I suppose that wouldn't have been entirely terrible if it had been any good.  It's amazing how much difference whole milk makes, but even beyond that, the coffee was weak and flavorless, and since it had to be pumped over the weak foam and milk, my drink tasted like little more than a drip coffee with milk.  Lame.  Sorry, Hava Java - a repeat customer I will not become.\n\nP.S. - A $0.25 \"service fee\" is charged to all credit/debit transactions.  Again, lame.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j_9LVE3fqDx1lwYqkAIBEg", "review_id": "Qh2coTmNZOcd0BsS-k4wzA", "text": "What sets Hava Java apart from the rest of the coffee shops in town is the amazing service you'll get there.  I recently returned to Phoenix after spending a few years in Oregon and when I stopped into Hava Java, not only did I recognize the barista behind the counter, but she recognized me, too.  That is pretty impressive after a couple years.  After talking with her for a while, it turns out that the owner takes really good care of his employees (full benefits, etc.) and they have very little turnover there.  She said that they have only lost one person since I have been away.  That is impressive for a coffee shop.  \n\nTheir espresso is pretty good and according to my wife, their tea is the best she's had in town.  It is the best place for coffee that I know of in the area.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TGVtVYup344Y9fGy3QrjsA", "review_id": "Ro4OmhEQiad7FQ2OhEausg", "text": "I work right next to Hava Java, and thank the lord for that. I cry on my days off when I can't have my delicious special order mocha that Lance the barista always gets spot on. \n\nthe crew is always friendly and super fast (one of my pet peeves is super slow coffee service... ) and even if I stray from my usual and get something new or seasonal, I am never left unhappy. Megan, Season and Jake are on the regular crew and make the experience stellar. \n\nThe customers also make this spot cool... it's nice to see everyone slow down and relax with a yummy cup o' joe. My heart belongs to Hava Java!", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Cw_f-K74pUnQs-A16itmEg", "review_id": "qfuPTF0xQ5d4nDKajthNcA", "text": "This place is a small coffee shop, that mainly seems like a good place to come get your brew and go. I like a place that feels comfortable to relax at and this isn't it. It's cold because it's connected to a gelato spot. They also charge you to use your card. Who has cash? Coffee tastes fine and it's conveniently located, but don't  think I will regular there.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ELFrdF9n7Av2s9fjG3jzpg", "review_id": "1qzFoR3jT_B7nkH2CT4qrA", "text": "My super favorite place for iced teas in the valley. I say this because the teas are loose-leaf and brewed when ordered. There is no packets of tea lying around. \n\nAlso I get a large32oz  pomegranate-green iced tea for only $2.50 compared to that one well know \"coffee\" place where I can't even get a Venti for that price.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EAJjMgKIjiaVb_2Q9ROeCQ", "review_id": "m7lc65G6ema4JFJbmJjLaA", "text": "Love the coffee, beautifully roasted and smooth. My favorite is the Vienna Roast...Jake and the morning staff are always friendly. I also love their lattes, make them just right!!They have a good selection of pastries to accompany any of their fabulous drinks. Although the inside is a little small they have a nice patio area, great place to watch people and is dog friendly!", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GsNB-KVGhlL9uwHMXi6P_w", "review_id": "AhHcYTQ1I0CKWJzt8BUy8A", "text": "Blah, worst coffee ever. Had this place 2 weeks ago and I will never come back. Their drip coffee tasted watered down, overpriced and it was by far the shittiest coffee I have ever had. I would much rather get my coffee from AM/PM then ever walk into this place again. Horrible.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ziCKT5n58tcVfgksImx0VQ", "review_id": "dLyTFxroyL8mFwpMQvnGmw", "text": "Just wonderful! I love the coffee here. The atmosphere is war and friendly. A lot of friendly people hanging out.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7o7MF9B9lxcWupE8jiLOaQ", "review_id": "OBRZ9iopEwLpQBcHLLYyLQ", "text": "Hava Java is a great place to go if you're looking to quickly grab something to go or even if you are looking for a fun place to hang out. The staff is always very nice and work efficiently! I always get an Americano which has great flavor. \n\nLove the atmosphere - especially when the weather permits openings the sliding doors in the front.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DmQsIAMTwdj7hXKXLnD7EQ", "review_id": "Xk0TqUTSGlac87PFvsMWuw", "text": "Yep Yelpers - I'm not ever going back here again. \n\nI asked the girl at the counter if they had Iced Toddy. Nope...no big deal. I asked instead for iced coffee with two shots of espresso in it. She said sure, no problem. \n\nWhat she handed me was A CUP OF ICE with two BITTER, BITTER, BITTER shots of espresso in the bottom. (That's not me being hyperbolic. I came home and made everyone in the house try the most bitter coffee concoction I've ever come across.) Okay so then she sent me over to the bar to the hot coffee. Melted my ice and my plastic cup. Not exactly what I meant when I asked if they had iced coffee... \n\nHow much did this crud cost me?? A whooping $2.75. Oh, but wait! It's actually $3.00, an extra 25 cents for running it on my card, which she tells me AS SHE SWIPES MY CARD. I had cash on me. And I really would have preferred to be offered a choice to use it ahead of time. \n\nAlso, their seating consists mostly of a long bar against the wall opposite of the coffee counter. You wouldn't be able to camp out here with a laptop, homework, or even a book. There just isn't any room. There's a few tables, but if a group walked in you'd have a major guilt trip. \n\nAll in all, you'd go to Hava Java for a run and go coffee. And frankly, I never want to put that stuff in my mouth again. I don't see what this place has to offer.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "giwch_jkHmILclbawH3FSg", "review_id": "0iDYfvZWDq1PLOWr1dNEJg", "text": "There are a few things that really can annoy a great man, and that is making me pay for a credit card fee.  I understand that you have to deal with some points on your transactions, but hey that is business and if you feel that this was hitting your bottom line I would suggest you re-evaluate your strategy on pricing. The coffee, meh it was okay but I have experienced way better, please re-consider your 25 cent credit card charge, it's tacky.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D5J4mKahKvUBJUTWanZwdA", "review_id": "84DF1KDyP2R2Y8XV-VzK8w", "text": "We are regulars at Hava Java. Best lattes in town, not to mention baristas. Super friendly and always remember your name and drink preference. Hava Java is hands down te best coffee house in PHX!!", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "X_kPh3nt0AJPNPHye2rTlA", "review_id": "Y2fZHOtMkduWux3YQzVzdg", "text": "I give this place 4 and a half stars...I have been going to this place for years since I first moved to Arizona.  My mom used to bring my sister and I here to get Italian sodas with cream...the raspberry one was always my favorite!  I have tried the chai but it is not my favorite, but it is still very good!  This place is right next to the gelato spot so it makes it that much better!  This place is cute and the staff is so nice and friendly!  I will only get italian sodas from this place...no other coffee shops make theirs like them.  They are the best!  Too bad they are not so good for you!  I hope this place is around forever they deserve it!", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8U6I0GuBasZa9rapy2H-8A", "review_id": "gtvCaoSMpGULWIbhQQ0FZQ", "text": "In love with the Chai currently...hot, iced, whatever, just give me a Hava Java Chai!!!! Speed of service is great. Baristas are friendly and easy going.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n3owDxbciySivULJqOyK1Q", "review_id": "cLALrZh_1bMKrFrrnKZG2A", "text": "Quaint, friendly coffee house! Love their coffee (iced and hot) and iced pomegrante green tea!", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RQCIeawLXYpjJxYVts7DDw", "review_id": "Py2h03neMMkqwMiWGvLtdA", "text": "Great coffee and friendly people makes for a 5 star experience", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D5J4mKahKvUBJUTWanZwdA", "review_id": "Eq8r__S6u8AwS7QUJOAG_Q", "text": "Jake and Season are always there to greet you with a smile and the best iced latte in town. No wonder they win all the coffee awards!", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "uiro0S8CgSYg9_wGbUwrew", "text": "The BF and I went here tonight as part of the Coffee Tour of Phx FTW! We had just eaten at Delux and came here 5 minutes before they closed (I know.... we felt like jerks). The girl who worked there was nice, though, and made us coffee without being too angry. Ok... these lattes were good! Like... Very good! I'm happy we were jerks and went in here right before they closed because now I know of another good coffee place in Phoenix... which is more of a rarity than you'd think. Go get a hot latte and be happy!", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "koTB0T-WJWKmu9YS56GxVA", "review_id": "o-pzRb0AB9OoAaimzS1EaQ", "text": "Really good coffee and friendly staff. My only complaint being a person that likes to just hang out and read at coffee shops is the lack of comfortable seats.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "PZ9FB1czAYXuxLH7eegBvQ", "review_id": "ibTJoQ-VnDZfJ4YLbo4RwQ", "text": "IF YOU LIKE TO OVERPAY FOR WATERED DOWN COFFEE, SERVICE WITH AN ATTITUDE, & GET STALE PASTRY WITH FLIES FLYING INSIDE THE BAKERY CASE THAN THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU! BTW: THERE IS A 50 CENT CHARGE TO USE YOUR CREDIT/DEBIT CARD TO PAY FOR YOUR COFFEE HERE (WTF!)\n \nI hate to write a negative review for a place that use to be an old neighborhood favorite.  But if your loyal customers just stop showing up & never criticize your performance you can 't FIX IT! \n\nSo here's my father's words of wisdom that you won't get in any business school: \n\"People go where they are invited, they stay where they feel welcomed!\"\n\nHava java stopped inviting & welcoming customers when it started putting offensive signs on the bathroom door, and then password protecting its free WiFi service with passwords like BUY COFFEE! It seems that Hava Java lost the hunger to be a superior establishment by having better tasting products at a competitive price, and giving their customers a better experience than their competitors!\n\nHava Java  use to be a great place to hang out or for a cup of coffee in the Arcadia/Camelback area, but it seems in the past couple of years the place has consistently slipped and it is sharing the faith of another once upon a time great coffee hang out at the Biltmore area, The Coffee Plantation!", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qBAaWZxyuFnSZU0NzFlNDw", "review_id": "VtCxc5KyhM8TVvrgIiaQJg", "text": "It was okay...The lady behind the counter was very nice but the \"Big Choco Chip Cookie\" was boing.\nNot much in the way on ambiance,not someplace I'd find myself just relaxing for a bit,but was okay to stop in on my way to elsewhere.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z30hYvXYGme6uU4fpzaisw", "review_id": "ntn5PlSA8lacymVFCqLDSg", "text": "I met a friend here for coffee a few weeks ago and really liked it! \n\nI had a mocha java that was really good, maybe the best mocha I've ever had, in fact.  The price was around $4, pretty comparable to most coffee shops. The gals behind the counter were exceptionally friendly. \n\nThe inside was a bit small, but it was a beautiful day to enjoy the weather on the spacious patio. There seemed to be quite a few business folks inside on laptops though, so it'd probably be a great spot to get some out of office work done. \n\nIt gets a 4 star for now because I've only tried one item, but next time I'm down that way, I will certainly try it again.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_BkXqXMCn1Wu2Bv7PgvVdQ", "review_id": "cd3HnfeAYZ-T9ixRDyv3DA", "text": "This place as a whole has bitter sweet memories for me, it was the beginning and the end of a very important and romantic relationship in my life.\nThe atmosphere is so great, it is housed next to a gelato place and the two go great together. On weekend evenings in summer, they would have live music, not sur eif they stil do.\nThe outside seating in the area is condusive to some great people watching. The coffee, hot or iced, is fantastic. If you are in the area, I highly recommend going!", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fSLyFeOWXc1Th_yY1BMYfw", "review_id": "9bd2wRFwx0e0nvpd819Y8Q", "text": "People. People. Some of you negative nancys need to take a deep breath and stop complaining about getting charged 25 cents for using your credit card. Yelp reviews can make or break these local businesses, and small things like processing fees aren't a true representation of what a coffee shop experience should be about. Hava Java is a great independent coffee shop with great tasting coffee and tea. The baristas are on-point and very friendly. For the price you pay, you get a great beverage, and it doesn't taste anything like strbx. The 1 negative of this place is the lack of seating- it is a 'run and gun' coffee bar- and if I want to stay and read or do work, I go to Lux. Maybe make the outdoor seating more compact and expansive? I want more independent local businesses like Hava Java in my neighborhood, and I'm willing to pay a little extra for that- but they do give punch cards here so it all evens out and then some!", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZtFf2ervN53wKa-NoccTpA", "review_id": "fuO2BLQH6X_v1941Mh4Jmw", "text": "Nice place to have a cool drink on a hot day. They have a variety of yummy tea flavors that you can opt to have sweetened if you have a sweet tooth like me. Since I needed an extra boost after spending the afternoon at the Scottsdale Culinary Food Festival, I opted for the sugar free English toffee latte with an extra shot off espresso. Boy was it yummy! \n\nThanks Yelp for leading the way!!!", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RZZX5_JiCzxX1ntD5oa7xA", "review_id": "WL51BAewhQNQu5LJTZL37w", "text": "Great coffee and muffins. I have been a patron for years!", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ncFbDwW5V4RfoEkhcAPfBA", "review_id": "2Xh0fISMQ_gBpj3mRPF-2Q", "text": "What a sweet aroma! As soon as you walk in you are immersed in the delicious smell of coffee. It makes me sigh with relief that my caffeine addiction will be tempered with some tasty Java and a muffin. Thank you Hava Java!", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BjwXX-sChcjx2E55B_7rXg", "review_id": "JynqQrZjqGOMnToOsWq5Gg", "text": "Come for the average joe, stay for the awesome service, get stuck catching up with everyone you've ever met who lives in the area.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BlSlcDEEeBg5KGqBkE-Lng", "review_id": "c6QE8ST_xEqKe9wj_ItoCg", "text": "I was meeting a friend to get Gelato and instead I wanted a latte to check this place out. They have great lattes! The coffee wasn't bitter and very smooth. The place is a smaller intimate place, but I do enjoy the outdoor seating! Make sure you have cash because they do charge .25$ for CC's. I'll be coming back for sure!", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ow8iWYjwgn7DzOU6yCBvXw", "review_id": "fFHC0sJNixuBFAi0CeAA_w", "text": "good place to kill an evening. I used to spend my time here many moons ago. good coffee at good prices.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O2EjnYZeOxyewoldnHYnOg", "review_id": "BbAfxkLh_m842CdUigPwaw", "text": "I have only had the tea that Hava Java offers but must say that it is quite possibly the best tea I have received from any local cafe. When I had the flu I could only think of having the cinnamon apple tea. The greeting by the staff is always prompt and friendly making any wait for a beverage worth it. There is limited seating so having meetings can be a bit of a challenge here.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I4fWrEkELHP9i6_JrhghnA", "review_id": "GYVXGYmXd5oSndQboyq2gQ", "text": "I can't imagine a day not starting out with Hava Java!  Love the coffee but the people who work there make it super star status.  Great coffee and outstanding customer service!", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P33hs0mjWYJB6jIL4WgNFg", "review_id": "4MOiqtYGcJSrk1MxAf6ohQ", "text": "Great!", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rRiBDH2U_IlydXTh2a81Rg", "review_id": "FFh_rUZuaycZLEHFCq77qQ", "text": "i hope the owners and/or management read this review so they can be made aware of the terrible experience i had at noon today (2/21/13).  unfortunately i don't know the name of the female employee working during this time-she was on the short side with long, dark hair in a ponytail.  several sales were lost today due to her total incompetence. \n\n-\n\n\ni should have known when i walked in and received no greeting from the barista that this was going to be a stellar time. \n\nthere was only one other customer standing at the counter, and two women waiting for their coffee to be made.  \n\nas i approached the counter, i realized that what i originally thought was a customer was actually a friend of the barista's. the two of them were completely engrossed in some conversation about who knows what while the barista finished the coffee for the two waiting women. \n\nonce she finished, i waited for her to acknowledge me and take my order.  instead, she continued right on with her conversation with her pal, never breaking to say hello or even make eye contact!  instead, the two of them kept on chatting while she started making herself a coffee! \n\nmeanwhile, another customer walked in and stood behind me at the counter.  the two of us exchanged a few perplexed looks as the barista/pal nonsense continued on with no end in sight. after several minutes of this, he decided to give up and leave. the barista took no notice of this.  \n\nat that point, i glanced at my phone and realized i had been standing there for a full ten minutes! ten minutes, debit card in hand, standing two feet from the barista with not even the slightest acknowledgement whatsoever. \n\nwas it possible that i died in the car ride to hava java and no one could see me? \n\nthat was enough for me. i backed away from the counter and got the hell out of there. \n\n \nhava java-you should be absolutely ashamed at how this employee is treating your customers. i do not plan to ever return, and i'm sure the other customer who walked out will be thinking twice about where he gets his coffee from now on.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MnDHJvePh4cWMrBgOp0_Ig", "review_id": "DIh1yAoF5wF3kT9wMo2uQQ", "text": "My friends and I had an hour to kill before the Elite Great Gatsby Yelp Event. So after a stop at the sex shop down the street, which is a whole other story, we stopped in here for a drink. Now I am not a coffee person at all. Not even close. The closest I will get to coffee is a frappuccino which is nowhere near coffee which is why I like it. I was looking over the menu looking for anything I might like and noticed they had Italian Soda. Hey that sounds good. The woman behind the counter, who was very nice, realized that we were newbies so she explained how things worked. Basically you can get any flavor you want in any drink you want. So I settled on a peppermint Italian Soda. The prices I noticed were very cheap for a coffee place. I was expecting smaller sizes for that price but no I ordered a medium and it was pretty big. Much bigger than I expected. Plus with 10% off for checking in it was great.\nOnce I placed my order my drink was made very quickly and with a great attitude. It tasted great. Cool and refreshing and it hit the spot.\nAfter looking over the other reviews I wonder if I went to the same place because I had a great experience and would go back again if I was ever in that neighborhood. Maybe I went on a good day or they have straighten things out or something. But for the price and the taste of my drink I would definitely recommend it.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IzpuiSZBhZssnBG-zqlyvQ", "review_id": "R7C2Mh2p6Ta4Yb40uPtlyA", "text": "Man, I don't know what y'all are talking about. This place is a Gem. I've had my fair share of their menu but eventually settled with a small triple white chocolate java. No matter where you go, if something is made to order it might take you a few tries to get it perfect. \n\nTo give you a sense of how good it is-my best friend and I have been going here for six years now. We've introduced it to people who have moved states and called to say, \"I can't find a white chocolate latte as good as that one anywhere!\" \n\nThe staff is absolutely amazing. Every morning I am greeted by the sweetest two people. Meghan is the barista I believe. She's a sweetheart. For the life of me I can't remember the guy's name but he makes a delicious latte and has memorized my drink.\n\nSeason is the girl with the long dark hair. She's the sweetest person I've ever met and never fails to make me walk out with a huge smile on my face and a delicious drink in hand. She is very personable and always makes her drinks with love. \n\nThe whole crew is amazing and I can't stress this enough--you will love it! Especially if you appreciate delicious beans.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ru8p3RTlk8f9LB_3zLXURQ", "review_id": "a-ke49vRG8M37QVMJu12dw", "text": "I've always loved Hava Java- if I lived closer, I would prob be there daily and develop an addiction.  When I heard they had recently undated their interior I thought I would drive over and check it out. \nUpon entering, it was caffeinetastic to see the place packed. Each table was filled with someone typing away on their electronic device or chatting away. I loved the sense of coziness- like you could sit there all day if you should choose. \nBeing summer, I decided to order an iced coffee and it was delish!  Just the right amount of flavor and just what I needed!\nI also loved the new bar area. Modernized yet still matching the existing decor. I also like how clean everything felt.  That's important for me anywhere I go. \nI think Hava Java has been around a long time. I can see why- and I see them being around for many years to come. \nCan't go wrong coming here for a cup of Jo. And if you check in on Yelp, it's 10% off your bill!", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8scijOselJQ-YK1qGJV-yA", "review_id": "lIY7QN2FIS_8aL1KBeExZg", "text": "Just started working in the area and had a few minutes to chill. And this place was it. .. such an eclectic crowd. .. and it was a crowd. \n\nOlder gentleman requested to stretch me in charcoal as I enjoyed my tea and the place was ever Crowded on Monday mid shift. \n\nThe consumers that came in while I was there were greeted by first name.  Nice\nAnd remembering  the persons order from the time before. \n\nthe pastries were fresh the tea was amazing with multiple choices and rotated out consistent basis. \n\nI was there during a monsoon  downpour and It was not humid in the shop. \nI had a bagel toasted and apricot prickaly pear tea.\n\nVery inpressed will be back", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qHCEXMPiIuT8gyPCVce5AQ", "review_id": "EzlMOcf9RzEpZawb0LB1CQ", "text": "I am frequently near the Camelback and 32nd St area and this place has become my favorite place for a cup of joe...or an americano to be exact. Great little place, always busy - but in a good way, no long waits - they provide service outdoors as well as indoors. \nAlways greeted by friendly staff and fellow customers are always willing to chime into other peoples conversations - overall great atmosphere. Plus their banana bread is dynamite! highly reccommended by this yelper.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dv_VzOCykTsx-OZrPYd4lw", "review_id": "S-_x6icDb4FFHpfrutBlnA", "text": "Always great service!  Love the lattes, teas, and the biscotti.  I continue to enjoy a stop here weekly.  The location is very convenient for my work commute.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2JelnbQWLLw8oH0p8dNO_g", "review_id": "SogKyqI9k2sr0Dfas-Ib3Q", "text": "Always great customer service and great coffee. It is only enhanced by the gelato next door, good stuff! Unfortunately the young cute clerk brings in the cackling girls to make googly eyes but that is hardly the coffee places fault.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "r4H0To8BFtT5w7x456VVSw", "review_id": "1WELkLj0KYhlJ6SyWq0OAg", "text": "One of my favorite coffee pit stops on the way to work. Coffee is always good, sometimes the baked good disappoint. Still, a must stop for the coffee! My fave: cafe au\nlait with a shot of espresso, nonfat with 2 Splenda. Yum!", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X1C6Ufo9Y0OxoxORBYPOLA", "review_id": "6GO1hYJhQL9prR9yjKXwtg", "text": "one of the best coffee house tea selections around... and good coffee and they are willing to make an affogato if you bring in a scoop of Gelato from next door!", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T0AV3ryHEUR9OWSJMEHlYw", "review_id": "FS8DWlik3Laayn669Zei3g", "text": "Tried this place and the product was good, then tried to phone in an order for 2 drinks, rude teenager places the phone down and asks (I can hear conversation) if they take phone orders, barista says \"no we're too busy\". Really?? The time you took to ask, then tell me no, was the same amount to write down 2 dirty chai! You're too busy to put in an order??? Your customer service sucks and I'll take my $200 a month back to Black Cat.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T0AV3ryHEUR9OWSJMEHlYw", "review_id": "bTp32t6Ac83W2TaMvVD-yQ", "text": "Thank you for explaining, it wasn't the fact that phone orders are not accepted, it was how it was handled. Your products are great but again, being told in a snooty way was a huge turn off. I too own a small business and understand the customer is NOT always right. The reason I call in the order is for the drink to cool down a bit. So I do not burn my lips and tongue and not have to wait to enjoy my drink. I will reconsider patronizing your shop when I can call my order in and pick my drink up. I appreciate your response and put the stars back up. That is good customer service. Again, it is not what is said, but rather how it was said. It was the \"we're too busy\" remark.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DnDvnUO0dGyts1eG7GPYxw", "review_id": "1jZ03ACTw4iBkelqCWtj8g", "text": "FRIENDLY staff, great prices. Free WiFi. Try the mcadamia nut coffee. Its tasty.", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RFs9yRLbeONmeyl_UFd_Ew", "review_id": "IP2CwuQxgowhKvOqeGUjLQ", "text": "Nothing like an Iced Almond milk Extra Dirty Chai to get this day started!!!!  A must try here.....", "business_id": "2h9LsLPdJ7OvZrYJZhVdAw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "sEWeeq41k4ohBz4jS_iGRw", "review_id": "N9QPZSh62EBY0J0zaAgNNw", "text": "Way old school. I did the lunch buffet, $6 and change including drink.  It was actually pretty good.  Yes there were a few times I asked myself \"exactly what part of a chicken is this from?\" but the flavors were good. I'm guessing about 15 different items on the buffet.\n\nI'm guessing this place has been here for 10+ years, maybe double that.  Red cheesy Asian interior as you would expect in a place like this.\n\nI like this place, so what are you going to do about it?", "business_id": "UxMnY3Dxafucv5cXHyfBSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "8kXCFxUzW55DLh_qWQrgXA", "text": "God this place is awful!!  Did it change hands between 1/19/09 when Matthew K. was there & 1/27/09 when I was there?\u00bf?\n\nThe sign on the side of the building says \"OPEN EAT\" ...Straight forward & direct!  I liked that, so I tried it.\n\nInside & out, the place looks very old.  I would guess 1940s.  It's medium in size, & there were about 25 trays of food out.  There were only about 5 other customers in the place on a weekday at 12:30, which was my first warning sign.  The second was the egg flower soup.  It was gooey & blah (1940's style, I wondered?).\n\nThe food table was against the wall, so you have to reach far for the items that are in the back.  The ranch dressing was runny, & the macaroni salad blah.  The unfriendly Chinese lady brought me some \"hot tea\", which was lukewarm.  Back at the food table, the rest of the food was greasy, not very warm, or both.  The whole deal was seriously terrible... the second worst restaurant I have ever eaten at, after Wagon Wheel, Oxnard, CA.  (Fortunately that place finally folded & this one needs to as well!)\n\n\"OPEN EAT somewhere else!\"", "business_id": "UxMnY3Dxafucv5cXHyfBSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 7, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "n_lAaNGeWgspbbCJc0DqRg", "review_id": "O5Vrg4lrC3hETDVn2NVvSw", "text": "This was a great novel thing back in the day\nA Chinese restaurant that offered boofay\nOh but the times they have a-change-ed\nAnd Hong Kong has not arrange-ed\nTo keep up with their competition\nOr to make any change or addition\nTo the way they've always done it\nSo despite the fire that tried to run it \nTo the ground a few years back\nHong Kong lingers, although quite whack,\nThe ghosts of americhino lovers' past forays\nWill haunt this MSG pit 'till its dying days.", "business_id": "UxMnY3Dxafucv5cXHyfBSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xW5ajZ7ke4IeRmJylPKagg", "review_id": "qQzLRqRMLz_vlL-QzxUgEg", "text": "this is truly a mom and pop chinese restaurant (the mom is the waitress/bus girl/hostess and the pop is the cook)\n\na ton of the local chinese folks eat here and i thought it would be my duty to let the rest of the world in on a well kept secret.\n\nif i've eaten here 20 times, i've seen someone from the chinese community here 15 times.  some of the best chinese restaurants gain there claim to fame from word of mouth and sadly\n\nnot on yelp\n\nthe food is authentic \"toi-son\" style southern hillbilly food.\n\nsame stuff my grandma would make:\n\n1) foo-guah guy (bitter melon w/chicken)\n2) lin-ngah gong (lilly root soup)\n3) hom-yee guy-lup chow-fon (salty fish with chicken fried rice)\n4) muy-toy kow-yoke (fatty pork with preserved vegetables)\n\n\nif it's your 1st time trying out the place try from the above list or:\n\n1) beef chow fun\n2) peking pork chops\n3) green beans with preserved vegetables\n4) steam chicken with ginger/garlic sauce\n5) fried chicken wings\n6) filet fish with chinese broccoli\n7) walnut shrimp\n8) tomato beef chow mein with pan fried noodles\n\ncaveat:  the decor is cheezy, the bathrooms are sleazy, but the prices are easy\n\nagain, get over the decor and eat some of the best home-style chinese cooking :)", "business_id": "UxMnY3Dxafucv5cXHyfBSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bADkBuUDonedhUd5KB598g", "review_id": "3lmCztMQ8p2LnHLDteK16w", "text": "I decided to check this place out since it's by my work and cheap (5.99 w/drink).  As the other stated its a basic place.  There are only a few food options.  What they had was good but they are missing alot.  The lady was very nice and the food was pretty fresh.  Basically what I remember was there was Sweet and Sour chicken, Pork in some black bean sauce, another chicken in some sauce (kung pao maybe), breaded drumstick, rice, chow main, teriyaki chicken and egg flour soup.  I don't do seafood so there may have been something that I'm forgetting.  Anyways you'll have about 6 or 7 things to choose from and its all decent.  Mainly going 3 stars for a very limited selection.  If your into \"hole in the wall\" places check it out.  If your a fan of the bigger chinese buffets you won't be satisfied.", "business_id": "UxMnY3Dxafucv5cXHyfBSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "bvmf9nUNIb09Hc6bXjDhUQ", "text": "I went there for one thing: Hot and Sour soup. It's hard to find a version of this old stand-by that really lives up to the name, but I think I found it here. Deliciously different from the bland stuff I'm used to at other Chinese places--even \"premium\" places. It's good and peppery and full of interesting mushrooms.\n\nThe buffet looked kinda sad. Buffets in general are not my bag, but if it's yours you might be disappointed.\n\nI'll be back for more soup and to try some of the other recommended dishes.", "business_id": "UxMnY3Dxafucv5cXHyfBSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 10, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xW5ajZ7ke4IeRmJylPKagg", "review_id": "IvF7FUDaATDeznl0PnOITg", "text": "To start off, this place is actually called \"New Hong Kong\" restaurant. http://www.yelp.com/biz/new-hong-kong-phoenix  It was originally called Hong Kong Restaurant from the 1950's and they kept the 60 year old sign in the parking lot (kinda nostalgic).  If you look at the sign on the building, it says New Hong Kong (kind of confusing when you Yelp it)\n\nIf you ask any of the old school chinese who have lived in central phoenix for the past 50 years where to get authentic home style cooking, they know it's at NHK.\n\nIf you ask the buffet community where to eat, this place is probably not on the top 100 (disclaimer:  I've never eaten the lunch buffet)\n\nSadly, it seems that the old school chinese community that patronize this place don't give it the Yelp reviews that it deserves, hence the low ratings.\n\nIf you're looking for traditional Cantonese style food, here's a list of semi-authentic stuff I recommend:\n\n1) Beef chow fun\n2) Tomato beef over Hong Kong style noodles\n3) Fish filet over Gai Lon (Chinese broccoli)\n4) Salt/pepper chicken wings (not on the menu)\n5) Peking pork chops\n6) West lake beef soup\n7) X.O. green beans\n\nIf you want to go hard core Toi-sahn hillbilly style home cooking like poh-poh and ngain-ngain used to make:\n\n1) Hom-yee guy lup chow fon (preserved salty fish, with chicken fried rice)\n2) Foo-guah guy, Ow-see (Bitter melon chicken with black been sauce)\n3) Gee-ngoke-beng (Steamed pork with preserved salty fish)\n4) Hoh-yeow gai-lon (Steamed chinese brocolli with oyster sauce)\n5) Bok-jom-guy (Boiled chicken with garlic and ginger sauce)\n6) Muy-choi-kow-yuk (Fatty pork hot-pot with preserved vegetable)\n7) Bok choy with black mushroom\n\nOccasionally, they will bring out the compimentary house special Doang-guah gong (winter melon) or linh-gnaw gong (some sort of chinese turnip) soup.\n\nThis place is a well kept secret, spread the wealth I tell ya.", "business_id": "UxMnY3Dxafucv5cXHyfBSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-JJvZt30Z0xvMYqvUD1OGA", "review_id": "c1IMqfLXI9xmseWPKO2zSw", "text": "this is the real deal, go with a group and order off the menu so you have lots to share.", "business_id": "UxMnY3Dxafucv5cXHyfBSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fy64dq8l5iHNZ3cpYShjng", "review_id": "Peoo4mRSCdIRHuUw-ZhMrQ", "text": "Ordered the rather pricey, far from excellent Hot and Sour Soup to go. It had an artificial soup base aftertaste, and it was overly thickened. Will not be back.", "business_id": "UxMnY3Dxafucv5cXHyfBSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W_R-gVF8OHNrIhtmyhDnyg", "review_id": "0QMqzeeT_6JvNJrLo0KPkg", "text": "great authentic chinese dishes, need to know what to order. chicken wings and salt & pepper pork chops", "business_id": "UxMnY3Dxafucv5cXHyfBSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "SDwNym_yVoAhIbmqkgNVuw", "review_id": "Da3YXIVZ58fyRJSlPqQ9Xg", "text": "Read a review from the newspaper so I tried it. Not impressed. The atmosphere is about as dismal as the food. They need to make it a place people want to come in and eat instead of get out of there as soon as possible. Gross!", "business_id": "UxMnY3Dxafucv5cXHyfBSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ZALzZWz4dYHyTGuBS8tFrQ", "review_id": "Lp7i6pWUZB6NvDx6YScM1Q", "text": "First off - for those using the iphone maps, this place is on the corner of 24th St. and Indian School Road - EAST of Jack in the Box.  Not west of it like the map shows.\n\nAs I read some of the low reviews, I have to laugh.  Umm...if you want to complain about the atmosphere, service, and hot and sour soup - go to PF Changs for expensive Chinese food.  Places like this are what usually are good indicators of authentic - I am Chinese so yes, I think I know what I am talking about.  What I got a big kick out of was the fact that they have a menu for those looking for americanized chinese food and then a separate one with the real stuff on it.  Hilarious!\n\nMadi D seems to be spot on.  I ordered the Hom-yee guy lup chow fon (preserved salty fish, with chicken fried rice) and Green Beans with XO sauce.  The rice is not your typical fried rice so don't expect anything else besides the salty fish (yum!) and chicken.  It was yummy and a comfort good.  The green beans were cooked with something that made them dif. so I suggest that again.  I spoke with the girl at the counter (mine was take-out) and she was really pleasant.\n\nOverall, I'd need to try other things to be sure but so far, I am pretty sure this is the real deal.", "business_id": "UxMnY3Dxafucv5cXHyfBSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d3GgKkYjz5v2abmHQ8Qxeg", "review_id": "NIE-8yclnFHvPpK0GHMoug", "text": "Singapore Rice Noodles are fantastic, really! So ridiculously good that EVERY time I eat here I get them, and sometimes another dish just to say that I've tried other stuff. They will make the dish as large or spicy as you want (I often get an extra-large portion extra spicy - which is 1.5 times size of normal) but straight up off he menu is probably just as good. Most of their other dishes are good too, depends on what you like, but don't judge this place without trying the Singapore noodles. \nPs, yes the decor is old & cheesy but at least it's clean, the staff (actually the cooks granddaughter I think) is super friendly, and you can always order as takeout. Pss, the very small almost gimmicky lunch buffet is not their best feature so don't eat that & think the menus items are the same.", "business_id": "UxMnY3Dxafucv5cXHyfBSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GN-4LStZtWdAqNjwUUEvNQ", "review_id": "uKieE3zZw6RlqqVwB5Fdrg", "text": "The lunch buffet is cheap and convenient.", "business_id": "UxMnY3Dxafucv5cXHyfBSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eTpE5ycIQzgKnHHapapMqg", "review_id": "4XLcAdBy9vkAfzbl_9K34Q", "text": "This is a restaurant I go to because I am hungry, want good, healthy food, pleasant service and I try something new almost every time. May, the nice young lady who always has a smile and great suggestion is a 5 Star server. It's also a good idea to order some fried chicken to go once you finish your meal.", "business_id": "UxMnY3Dxafucv5cXHyfBSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GMkF0yJWwFRVO9kiGOcojQ", "review_id": "Q3XuuPZ2QbyLL34TIT3YUA", "text": "..my original review was deleted due to violating Yelp's Content Guidelines or Terms of Services.\n\nNot sure how, or why. I think you all should know how bad the food was here, and how dirty the establishment was inside before you waste the trip. I also made a point to note that being of a specific ethnic origin does not automatically grant you a superior palate which can taste food from that origin better than the next person.\n\nBottom line: The kitchen was a disgusting wreck when I was able to peek back in there. The food gave me food poisoning, and was hands down the worst I've had. It is hard for me to respect a business who doesn't respect their customers enough to sweep the floor-", "business_id": "UxMnY3Dxafucv5cXHyfBSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "Qlx1_GJ4iUkD_QsOC5jHAw", "text": "= = = = =  DAILY LUNCH BUFFET  = = = = =\n\nThere's an old Chinese proverb:  \"Once bitten, twice shy.\"  This place was so awful when I was here in January '09 that it took me over 4 1/2 years to get up the nerve to try it again!  I'm happy to report that things were better here this time:\n\nSOME POSITIVES:\n\n*  Both the dining room and the men's restroom looked very clean!\n\n*  The ambiance (lighting, sound (soft Chinese music playing), room temperature and booth comfort were all good.  The dining room furnishings are arranged more attractively now than they were in '09, & it was a peaceful atmosphere overall.  (There were 5 other customers dining.)\n\n*  My \"hot tea\" was hot this time, & it's free with the Buffet!\n\n*  The Egg Flower Soup was ok & much better than last time!\n\n*  All the food temperatures were right & I liked the taste of most of it.\n\n\nOK, A FEW CAVILS:\n\n*  The sign outside says $5.99 but I was charged $6.55 total.  It should have been $6.49 at the current tax rate of 8.3%, so right now she's charging $6.05 plus tax.\n\n*  One of the main things I always go for at an Oriental Buffet is the fried chicken.  The big legs cooked up here looked great in the tray but mine seemed oily and only marginally cooked enough on the inside.\n\n*  Limited selection of 21 items including the tea.\n\n\nALL IN ALL?\n\nHong Kong here holds it own now against Mike Kwan's (\"infamous\") Golden Coin just 2 miles away.  That's another place that was 1-Star & improved.  The food is good there now but they have a microscopic selection of only 8 items & the bathroom is ucky.\n\nIt IS a pleasure to see a formerly disaster case Buffet like this get BETTER rather than finally closing such as East Buffet downtown, for example.  Did you ever eat there?  OMG!  The last time I was there I was fighting over my food with this big spider.  It was like a horror movie!  The whole scene there was so awful (& I ate there 2 or 3 times!).  Just running back across my Reviews of the place was upsetting enough that I finally deleted them completely.  (Still get goosebumps when I drive by the derelict building!)     :-O\n\nOk, so the daily Lunch Buffet here at Hong Kong Restaurant is $6.05     :-|", "business_id": "UxMnY3Dxafucv5cXHyfBSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "bmoA9XODBsLe2dyrZokl1w", "text": "Soup's not the same. Place kinda looks post-apocalyptic. \n\nThis neighborhood needs a good traditional Americanized Chinese restaurant. They used to be all over the place. Plenty of people -- now having gotten the pretensions of \"Asian Fusion\" out of their system-- would be willing to come back. They could do a steady lunch biz from the local office workers and be a destination for dinner, but they're going to need to spend more than $20 a month on maintenance.\n\nFirst time I've seen a sign on a buffet line reminding people not to dish food up with their bare hands.", "business_id": "UxMnY3Dxafucv5cXHyfBSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RJjudZovqYumvqHvptbVYw", "review_id": "M7_789508jyoH80Y6i0PMA", "text": "Local greasy spoon restaurant - buffet was great if you like chinese food. If you want a renovated restaurant this place is not for you. You don't pay for the chairs you sit on but rather good food.", "business_id": "UxMnY3Dxafucv5cXHyfBSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HvaVgP0S0dFaCbBDIQIkag", "review_id": "oJPs9AIto7gum3N7eFrBaA", "text": "I am embarrassed to admit that tonight was my first time here, even though I've lived within walking distance for 5 years, because I assumed it would not be good. WRONG. Why is this place not more of a yelp gem?\n\n(Actually, one reason I've never pursued it is because I think at one point the reviews were mixed up between this place the the place on McDowell. This review is for the restaurant on the NW corner of 24th St and Indian School.)\n\nIt was totally empty at 6pm on Saturday when I stopped in to get takeout. The woman helping me was very polite and helped me pick out a few things from the Chinese menu. \n\nThe Singapore noodles were scrumptious and I ate the whole order by myself. \nThe green beans with XO sauce were also tasty, although plan to use those more as a side than an entree (and as a heads up, I do not think they are vegetarian, though one might assume them to be; I think there is some diced dried fish in the sauce making it YUMMY but not veggie).\n\nThe soup of the day was described as \"rehydrated bok Choi soup\". I'm not sure what that means, exactly, since when is bok choi DEhydrated anyway? I don't think she thought I'd like it because it was more of a traditional Chinese soup, but I loved it. It was very brothy with ultra-boiled greens, some unfamiliar mushroom or possibly dried plum thing, and (I think) boiled peanuts. The broth had a slightly sweet quality to it, similar to Pho broth. I'm not making the soup sound that good, but it was. Just try it. \n\nI had heard that the winter melon soup is great, but the woman told me that while occasionally they have it as a daily soup, usually you have to call a couple of days in advance to order it so they can prepare.\n\nI'm so glad I finally found a good neighborhood Chinese restaurant.", "business_id": "UxMnY3Dxafucv5cXHyfBSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3mOk9nh0NqRfpx-0q-A6gQ", "review_id": "JpDEriC3jh0ocl4dBGA_Xg", "text": "I think most Chinese foodies would agreed that, interior decorating have nothing to do with quality of food, especially when it comes to Chinese food. As the matter of fact, I find that the more run down some place looks, the more intriguing it becomes.\n\nI dragged a couple Chinese friends with me to check out this place a couple days ago.\n\nVerdict: Surprisingly good! Although some dishes may be a bit altered for american palate, but it still retains a good amount of authenticity.\n\nAlso, the salty fried pork chop is pretty damn amazing.", "business_id": "UxMnY3Dxafucv5cXHyfBSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZrUZtLgLOn15v2NIZl-oKQ", "review_id": "nNPYCwg20enlQpYjYfa_zg", "text": "I went here on Christmas Eve for lunch because I was always curious about it. Plus, the Chinese food choices in central Phoenix are pretty sparse. I would actually give this place more like 2-1/2 stars. I liked the tofu and pork clay pot we ordered. But the pork and kabocha squash dish was waaaay too salty. I feel like it was a spice, not MSG, that was the culprit. Either way, I had to scarf down a lot of water every time I ate some. We also had fried green beans with XO sauce, which is pretty simple to make. I know they have a buffet too and judging by what I saw during my stroll, the food seemed like nothing special. I did crack up at the using a tortilla container for the steamed rice. \n\nI could see myself going here if I was really craving Chinese food for dinner or lunch. But I'd get it to go rather than eat it there. The inside is the usual old-school Chinese restaurant decor with booths and tables. As someone from the Bay Area and who grew up in a Chinese household, I could definitely say I've had better. I know the owner is supposedly a chef with 30 years experience so who knows, maybe I went during an off day.", "business_id": "UxMnY3Dxafucv5cXHyfBSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6DLDuEN-SSPaAliOa9QbkQ", "review_id": "gplPVMxhLQHubXK753bd4w", "text": "I visited this place with visitors from Hong Kong and China looking for a break from American food. We decided on this place based on reviews of having an American menu and a Chinese menu. The direct response from our expert visitors was the chicken was good, the vegetable was too sweet, noodle with beef needle a little more flavor. All in all difficult to compare to authentic Chinese food, but was a welcome treat for weary Chinese travelers missing home.", "business_id": "UxMnY3Dxafucv5cXHyfBSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XGbKwEyIojBUB6wCBKQdoQ", "review_id": "71FapP9qsbJ12xVu3RtJ1Q", "text": "New Hong Kong (as we call it) has been a family favorite for years.  Now we go often with our friends for our weekly Sunday night dinners.  It's a great family-run casual place that has authentic Chinese food at great prices.\n\nWhen we go we have an order set that we like: the West Lake soup, Peking pork chops, beef chow fun (dry), claypot with tofu and BBQ pork, and the beef and broccoli which you can do with either American or Chinese broccoli.  They also have great chicken wings.  Other dishes that we like include the walnut shrimp and the salt and pepper pork.", "business_id": "UxMnY3Dxafucv5cXHyfBSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7_NytWPdEBfpiqFSyQEKwA", "review_id": "IhB8XQQEJuTBYprhTYro4A", "text": "Tried this place for lunch since I drive past it near my new place. It was bad.. I had the fried chicken and it was pink. Rest was greasy and didn't taste good. 2 stars for how cheap it was but this place was full of large people who don't know good Chinese and this wasn't good.", "business_id": "UxMnY3Dxafucv5cXHyfBSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9FbgqZ5u9WTLAs28nNafIQ", "review_id": "UfJZ8g4kbdmxdQJxkJgIlQ", "text": "As a New Orleans native, I am going to hold any \"cajun\" restaurant to the highest standard. 3 stars in this case is actually a huge compliment from me because I expect a lot when ordering this kind of food. \n\nI had the shrimp po boy and seafood gumbo...I have to say, both were quite tasty. Is the po boy equivalent to my favorite place in NOLA? Of course not - the bread would be slightly different, and the lettuce should be shredded. Does it do the trick for a quick fix? Absolutely. The seafood gumbo was actually pretty delicious as well - I was impressed with that dish for sure. Someone at my table ordered jambalaya, and he said he loved it...but my husband's looks a lot more appetizing.\n\nI will definitely come back here during crawfish season to see what that's like....depending on how well they do that, I might even add a star. The service is friendly but a little slow.\n\nThis place is not the nicest restaurant or the nicest ambiance, so don't come here expecting a 5 star experience. However, it does a pretty damn good job of making a native New Orleans girl feel slightly at home in this crazy desert. I had a positive experience and am eager to check out some more of what Baby Kay's has to offer.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "WJNMh_hUymOX7CDKtCOKUA", "review_id": "jqeJkAGh53WQzvpnV5QaSQ", "text": "I love Baby Kay's like pirates love stealing. It's good enough to wipe clean the memory of taking a horrible girlfriend there for our first date. The craw fish ettouffe is something I have to stop to contemplate each bite of because I struggle to comprehend why it's so delicious. The gumbo and jambalaya are also stellar. I like to merge all three in the Cajun Combination. \n\nThey make a raspberry vinaigrette there that deserves it's own paragraph and is mandatory on your dinner salad. \n\nAnother fantastic creation here is the apricot habenero glaze that one would think would over-power a chicken salad, not the case. Now I know most of you see the h-word and imagine terrible pain, this dish is not prohibitively hot, it manages to catch the flavor of the much maligned pepper and only a fraction of its fire. \n\n If you happen upon Baby Kay's  on a day when the special is seafood enchiladas, get them and call me for a refund if you anything less than amazed. \n\n Staff is pretty low key and nice here. Not a good call if you're in a hurry, but worth being late over. I usually sit at the bar if minutes are precious and outside if my time is my own. For what you get the prices are very reasonable.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3ZK0J13qiy-OwMo7v_eqtg", "review_id": "vbdOnkNRfowMB4iwcr6e1Q", "text": "I have only been to 3 other Cajun restaurants. I had the Cajun Combo and loved it. The crawfish ettouffe was very good, as were the other dishes. The garlic bread that comes with it is the best. It is toasted just right and if you go with friends order a side. This food is hot and I left the place sweating. I look forward to coming back to try some other dishes.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "xnYnz-XZE-NxU--Oq0Ilgw", "review_id": "TQvckKmdyR9RuHgTjTnudQ", "text": "OK, now i'm sure for those who've never lived in the south, maybe you like Baby Kays. I had a friend from college in town and we were both craving crawfish like the good little southern girls we've become (we lived in New Orleans for four years). \n\nWe got to the restaurant and it reminded me of Acme Oyster House. I thought it a good sign. We were seating outside and saw the boilers! We almost screamed we were so excited. We ordered two Abitas (mmmmmm!) but they were tapped out (dirty bitches!) so we had bloody marys instead. The bloody marys needed major tweakage; we added tabasco, pepper, and more pepper! Already, kind of a disappointment. \n\nAll around us, people were ordering the crawfish and we couldn't wait for it. We got the \"5 pound\" special which came with two pieces of corn, no potatoes, sausage (which my friend was craving!), or garlic (WTF?). The crawfish were decent size but the taste was awful! I think they only spiced it with tabasco sauce! our lips were burning and not in that delicious crab boil way. I mean, i know what crawfish tastes like and this was an amateur attempt. They didn't even use the proper spices or anything. \n\nFor $29.50, that's ridiculous. And for those of us that know what crawfish are supposed to cost, i'm embarrassed to have even paid over $10.\n\nIf you go, don't get the crawfish...it's a rip off. Two stars for the service.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "szbTVEtATfn8f9GxbGGO5w", "review_id": "RbY6xYe6jJ-dsxvP6SVn3w", "text": "I really don't know why this place gets any positive reviews.\nI've been to New Orleans a couple times but am by no means a Cajun/Creole conniseur (SP??).  Their food is downright bland and nowhere near the level of NOLA and we're talking a cuisine that thrives on spicy/flavorful food!!  I went with five friends and nobody was all that impressed.  Cute location with patio seating and decent staff though.\nAll this talk about Ragin' Cajun' closing and now this crap is the best in Phoenix...my Lord I'll start a Cajun place and make a mint!!\nWith my Russian heritage and all it will be a home run!!\nOr maybe I'll just stick to my day job :(", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4-BhPJwJp6d-XMmo-w1FRw", "review_id": "hE16UHHhbXKcAJVileSW1w", "text": "We dined here as part of a large party and had buffet style price fixed option.  Food was terrible and not anything resembling Cajun.  I would not return if they were giviing it away for free.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "deEtVfAWacIYLdx7PcuOnQ", "review_id": "BwQVG5H6QXThOiRHoc6iPg", "text": "The menu has remained basically the same since Baby Kay sold the restaurant late last year.  The food is not as good and it is my understanding the new owners dismissed Chef Lou-Lou, no wonder the food sucks. The restaurant is not as clean and the food is terrible. What a waste!!! If anyone knows of a real good Cajun restaurant let me know!", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "b4C9E7vTJrOdkJQA86xYSg", "review_id": "LqjcOOazMkMgmb3JfnIJig", "text": "I came here last week with Michael for dinner.  I must admit that this place has been around forever and this was my first time.  Michael had been here before but it had been quite some time for him.  We both decided on the gumbo... I had the chicken and andoulle sausage with a salad for my side and Michael had the seafood gumbo with the green olive slaw.  My salad was pretty good...very basic, but the salad dressing was pretty damn good I also tasted the green olive slaw, it was pretty good also.  The best part was the gumbo... we both really enjoyed that.  We each also had a cocktail and the total was $39.00 ... that was great!", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "N98mJQDzTjzT216SFVeBDQ", "review_id": "rjmOLCwno4Mfb4futRR6xw", "text": "I've wanted to try this restaurant for a couple years now and was finally able to make it over there last week. After I was seated, I waited quite a while(this was at 3pm) for the waitress to get my food order. I was a little preturbed by this but once she left the kitchen and got to my table, so was actually quite pleasant. I explained to her that this was my first time and asked for a recommendation. She enthuisiastically recommended the fried shrimp po'boy and chicken/sausage gumbo which I ended up ordering. The shrimp in the sandwhich was pretty well cooked, and not overdone so the shrimp were quite juicy still. Unfortunately, there just wasnt enough shrimp to fill in the bread that came with it. The gumbo was delicious and a definite highlight of the meal. \n\nI would recommend this restaurant, though it may not be the best value for what you get.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zn81QpflLDUaGZkCMUowCg", "review_id": "D8hJbknpO0c10fUpRQbynQ", "text": "I went here last a year and a half ago and enjoyed the food.  Definitely would go back if in the near vicinity & in the mood for Cajun food.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "RknsoxpICgtuuv46uaTpyw", "review_id": "Yqh8KZnGOcxLqn8iB6PFbA", "text": "This is the best Cajun resturant in Arizona. I've lived in Louisiana before and this is as close as it gets for AZ. I had the crawfish ettouffe and its was awesome and the most authentic I've had since living in Louisiana. My wife had the sampler and she loved it. The atmosphere is great. The live music added to the experience. It was kinda loud though. The waitress was kind of wierd. I would recommend this to anyone looking for some good  cajun food. It is on the pricey side but its worth it.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "X9VtoWGd-3BLfFqoPUGTSA", "review_id": "tVYqnSxpvxIzUUZg8vL3hg", "text": "Went there with some friends before I fly out of town.  It is in a great location there in Town n Country Mall.  This mall used to be one of my favoriate hangouts back in the late 1980's so I'm glad to see it is still around.\n\nI don't have a lot of experience with Cajun food but who doesn't love a good po-boy?  It came with chips on the side and we ordered a side of slaw which was the most amazing slaw I've eaten in a long time.  It had a very strong olive taste which I loved, could have eaten a pint of that myself. \n\nNice atmosphere and it was fun to have the live music playing.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "btfv0CFoDX6vJCPms6-Irg", "review_id": "cNZSS1GTugdm9j8PuDR4Vw", "text": "I guess you can't really expect a truly authentic cajun experience in Arizona, but the cajun food was not truly excellent, but not terrible either.  I had the jambalaya, chicken & sausage gumbo, and potato salad.  The jambalaya was pretty bland and the chicken/sausage was a bit above average.  Forgo the jambalaya and try something else when you go.  I was expecting a bit more, but it was pretty crowded for lunch so this must be one of the better Cajun spots in this part of Phoenix at least.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "T8EaYNWB7-3k8MmT61mNCA", "review_id": "fRWah-2Js5ZF2saZHE0-QQ", "text": "This is a great place for Cajun food. It is located in the Town & Country shopping center in the camelback corridor area of Phoenix. Everyday the menu has a special that is fresh and exciting. I have tried several of their dishes, but have to admit I always enjoy the Beer Battered Shrimp with Crawfish sauce and dirty rice.\n\nOh, I almost forgot the GUMBO is the bomb, meaning, true Gumbo, not just imitating soup like others produce and call it gumbo. I think it is the best in AZ.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "wHg1YkCzdZq9WBJOTRgxHQ", "review_id": "fhNlSQGGlDOlfwO2G8rFAQ", "text": "I've never had Cajun food in Louisiana so I can't make a comparison even if I wanted to, which I don't.  It seems a lot of people like to complain about ethnic food being Americanized or regional styles not living up to expectations.  We live in Phoenix people-Phoenix, AZ, USA, not Phoenix, Japan or Phoenix, New York.  I have eaten Mexican food in Kentucky of all places.  Was it the style of food I am used to being a native Arizonan?  No, but I can appreciate that it wasn't bad, just someone else's interpretation.\n\nSo, the end result is I like Baby Kay's.  I've eaten here several times and never had a dish I didn't like, nor bad service.  I like that their hushpuppies actually have flavor beyond that of a wad of cornmeal.  I like the gumbo and jambalaya.  I tried the crawfish ettouffe and it was great.  I like that the potato salad is not swimming in some overly sweetened mayo concoction.\n\nSo while it may or may not compare to your version of authentic Cajun cooking, it is still a great place for a meal.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0Kz7-hBrrtBTdKBpEqb6AA", "review_id": "s8JvWvdOBOzQlzt9EesqdA", "text": "Having lived in Louisiana for two years, overall I wasn't impressed with the food, atmosphere, etc. overall.  Maybe it's in a good location, but it wasn't visible from the road (or not as far as I could see).  The restaurant was randomly decorated with \"cajun\" propaganda, posters, and articles.  One article on the wall was about New York City and didn't fit in at all.  \n\nMy friend and I ordered the house wine and it was decent, but I guess you get what you pay for.  Also, we ordered the spinach-artichoke dip for an appetizer with garlic bread; I can't complain about that dish.  For dinner, I got the Baby Kay's special with red beans and rice and seafood gumbo.  I enjoyed the gumbo because it had crawfish in it and the red beans and rice was okay, too.  I was going to order the crawfish etoufee, but it was $18.25, when the other entree was $11.25, and I had spent a lot on my vacation.  A green olive coleslaw was included with the entree, but it contained a lot of mayo, and I didn't eat any more than one bite.  That was kind of my fault, though, for ordering coleslaw. \n\ni thought the decor was really dated and the waitress/bussers asked me like five times if I was done with my gumbo, which I was not.  \n\nGood cajun food is hard to find beyond the bayou.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ofxlhi_HKp7myFDpwg9aIA", "review_id": "unUVGiT_vQwjJmd_Zx9N_Q", "text": "This is my neck of the woods...I was waiting to get my haircut and had a bit of sinus congestion that needed some clearing up so I figured so good spicy Cajun food should do the trick.\n\nI got the chicken and sausage gumbo with the side of Cole slaw and an ice cold beer. The food was great just as I expected, the place was not to busy for a Saturday afternoon, I was by myself so I moseyed on up to the bar to make my order.\n\nThe bartender slash waitress seemed a bit pre occupied and in general I was not super happy with my service but to say the least I am a fan.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "waD2euOMPTnTzQ0thq3H6Q", "review_id": "wnoq2YqPMamt-KqPrNKiGg", "text": "I guess if I had never enjoyed GOOD cajun food *cough* Baseline/Price *cough* previously, or never enjoyed it at all, this place would get 3.5 stars, maybe 4, but that world does not exist for me in this current plane of reality.  Really, this is 2.5 stars, but there is no way to give a 1/2 star.\n\nGumbo was meh.  Decent taste but the rue was not fantastic and frankly kind of oily.  Red Beans and Rice were boooooring and the only thing that saved it was the sausage.  Potato salad was also meh and didn't leave any great impression.  \n\nPrice was on par with other cajun spots.  If you think this is excellent cajun food, well, \"shame on you\".  :D", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hHimxg0RrR4--yOwj0mOGg", "review_id": "T87lKJdhaBCB_webz2rhSQ", "text": "Enjoyed my sandwich & would definitely go back.  There was a live musician on the Wednesday night I was there.  While the music was great, it was a bit noisier than I was expecting, which made it occasionally hard to hear my group.  However, it was still a fun night with some high quality Cajun food.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "mFa4ZoHC2pHmjYsAILFFvg", "text": "We were able to enjoy  patio seating on a nice spring night here at Baby Kay's.  Tucked into a nice strip mall area near several other restaurants, boutique shops and Trader Joe's it can also make for a fun outing.   The food here was authentic and flavorful.  The food was spicy but not so much as to loose touch with the flavor of it all.  I could have made a meal out of the seafood gumbo alone but got the 2 item that came with red beans and rice ( I barely touched it I was so full).  My friend got a three item combo and while the portions looked meagar, they filled him up and he was quite pleased.  We didn't quite know what to expect with the green olive coleslaw when we saw it as an option but if you are a green olive fan you will enjoy the mix of tart briney sliced green pimento stuffed olives with the slaw.  I would have liked to try the oyster po' boy, I will have to go back just for that and the slaw.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6KqEFIpZ7sUkhMnk1485pQ", "review_id": "zo-me64r-1Dl1Ouio8ZRhA", "text": "baby kay's was my home away from home for a year.  initially, i went there for one reason only, they had turbodog on draft.  by the end of the year, i'd had so many great times there that i can do nothing but give them five stars.  i could go there on the verge of tears (it was a rough year) and leave a few hours later laughing.\n\ni always sat at the bar.  my favorite bartender was cory.  she's a sweetheart.  if you see her, tell her i said hello.  my favorite waitress was serena.  her boyfriend would often come in and he and i would drink and talk.  he was all right.  i met many regulars there and they were all very friendly from the first time i went to my last.  \n\nthe owners are twin sisters, heidi and heather.  heather was always so very nice to me.  sometimes, she'd buy me a beer.  that's always cool.  cory would do that, too.  actually, almost every time i went i'd get a beer on the house.   anyway, heather would sometimes sit with me and ask me to try new things.  sometimes it was food and sometimes a new bottle of wine.  \n\nnow i don't fit the profile of their average customer.  i have a shaved head, ride a motorcycle and am covered in tattoos from my neck to my writs.  everybody else was pretty white-collar in profession and dress.  still, for some reason, i was accepted and treated very well.  god bless baby kay's.\n\ni see some folks are cajun food snobs but i have to say their crawfish etouffee is really incredible and i can't tell you how many catfish or oyster poboys i ate.  their prices are probably not bad considering the neighborhood, which can be pricey.  as others have noted, it's probably the best cajun food you're going to find in phoenix.\n\ni recommend you go to baby kay's, sit at the bar, order a pint of turbodog and a bowl of etouffee and say hello to people.  you'll have a wonderful time.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hDlSSyDreM9xY4yQWPm54w", "review_id": "YhLs8-iMeV635P51h_8cBA", "text": "Bland, uninspired, boring and dark. Great happy hour spot. Don't miss Spicy Mary. \n\n--light provided by a cluster of 4 low-watt street-lamp-style globes and candles goes  for a sidewalk cafe, but it was just too dark.\n--chicken gumbo uninteresting\n--red beans and rice, no flavor\n--jumbalaya a mound of bland rice with flecks of meat\n--sausage very authentic with ground spicy bits of hooves and snouts, except I can still feel those bits, ew!\n--crawdads are the only palatable dish, though it's not far from a Chinese all-you-can-eat buffet. \n--Spicy Mary made with Absolut Peppar and marinated asparagus. Don't miss it. \n--live low slow blues guitar and jazz styles missing the energy I wanted\n--food also missing a kind of mischief I expect from this cuisine; I have to douse everything with Tabasco.\n\nBaby kay's is a Phoenix stalward, having survived for at least 15 years, but probably longer. Am Missing something? Is Southern cooking just not interesting? I think not. I'll hav to pull out my old VCR tapes of that heavy French accent narrating Best Chefs of the World.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6Ma-XidLQIXif73NSbCePw", "review_id": "oWlQANIb5JqXj04o8tjFmg", "text": "I have been coming to Baby Kay's for many years.  My wife and I moved to North Scottsdale a few years ago and would only make it down to Baby Kay's maybe once or twice a year.  About two weeks ago we were craving that crawfish sauce so we headed down...I'm so glad we did!  Food was amazing as usual!  On a Saturday night it was just the right crowd....it really reminds me of New Orleans.  I just found out it is under new ownership... Twin sisters and they were both working that night and they were great.  I really feel Baby Kay's is the best cajun in the state of Arizona!   I'm heading down now for the Monday special \"Beer Battered Shrimp with Crawfish sauce and dirty rice\"  Where else would I find this???", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 11, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "UBPpEuGqcEMAWSZzKRki_g", "text": "Oyster po'boy, bitches!  Thick, juicy hunks of oyster, lightly battered and fried, then put on a toasted hoagie roll.  Served with homemade potato chips, a pile of sweet pickle slices and a side of the remoulade sauce.  The sauce is what makes it!  It's a horseradish sauce and yummy!  I poured a bit of it over my sandwich.  It's obviously the specialty of the house, because our server asked each of us if we wanted it on the side.\nOysters were big, juicy and firm, not too much so, though.  Nothing like oysters that aren't edible.  I've had them elsewhere and it's really disgusting.\nI just burped and it tasted like the po'boy.  All the boys at work are jealous.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gcyEUr4DXcbjnGRAWFtfAQ", "review_id": "cgcgViK94LlNhjqCaoyPKQ", "text": "So my wife has been bugging me to get takeout from this place for quite some time. I finally caved, and man am I glad I did. We each got the Baby Kay's Combination that came with Crawfish Etoufee, Chicken Jambalaya and Chicken and Andouille Gumbo. They each came with a side dish. I chose the green olive cole slaw, my wife opted for the side salad (booooo). We also threw on a basket of hush puppies.  The Etoufee was great, nice spice and a great velvety texture. The \"jambalaya\" wasn't what I had expected, it was more like dirty rice with sausage (no chicken or shrimp).  The Gumbo was pretty good, but I didn't eat much because I was so full. The hush puppies were okay, nothing to write home about.  We just purchased the 2010 Entertainment book, so we had buy one get one free. Total tab was around $22, money well spent. Am I hooked? no. Would I go back, yup if I was in the mood.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "d0wJVf7Gv7v1B-HHYhxZtQ", "review_id": "vTOCHyZDr-PcVd8AZ-PJBg", "text": "This place was WAY overpriced for mediocre food.  The only thing I really liked was the seafood ettouffee.  The sweet and spicy wings were not bad but tasted better heated up later.  The barbeque shrimp wasn't what I expected at all but was pretty good, maybe its better in the entree version over rice.  They were out of oysters for the po boy so I couldn't get it although I wanted to..  The gumbo and jambalaya wasn't anything to write home about.  :)", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2BzcoI6Kiq-2RQ9EUFR5Tw", "review_id": "YKcIH3V2FtE5nHnIZUX1tQ", "text": "The dirty rice and boudin at Baby Kay's are really quite wonderful - a local treasure in Phoenix. Baby Kay's and Papadeaux's take the prize for Cajun restaurants so far in Phoenix, with good food at reasonable prices. The lunch is a little pricier here - and so I recommend Baby Kay's for dinner because it's the same price. But hey if Greekfest across the street is full for lunch, pop over to Baby Kay's. The food is consisistently good - gumbo, jambalaya and oyster po-boy. Highly recommended.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ndeydLcJyF77Wg6Fb-n56A", "review_id": "O4-bVjkNN2ng5ATbZJG1Lg", "text": "Yup.  Good.  Uh huh.\n\nExpensive? Yes.  Better option in Phoenix? Nope.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7F-DVLnGmC5hHPUVfSfxDw", "review_id": "6E7RhJa4kx0ci0-nfv7Ivw", "text": "I'd hate to waste a star on this place!\n\nI lived right outside of The French Quarter in New Orleans for 8 months. I remember the best of Cajun food and this place was far from what I remember. I'm not big on seafood but everyone at our table ordered a seafood dish and all were not happy with their entree.\n\nWhat did I order? I ordered a simple Chicken Po'boy sandwich. How can a Cajun restaurant get this wrong? This place did. The chicken was placed on bread that was hard. I expected the chicken to be smothered in BBQ sauce. Wrong! The sauce was on the side. The lettuce on the side of dish that was to be used in the sandwich was a bit on the brown side. The fries were cold. Yuck!\n\nWaitress was great. She was the best part of this dining experience. Never again.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IRoWn-q3RTOoFVRWsUxGig", "review_id": "0pLRacnHB24llSzgvypmkw", "text": "Wanted to try cajun food so looked up this place. It was good. Even though we had to ask to be re-sat after we sat for 15 minutes with no one coming tot he table... But we were the only ones on the patio so it's cool. The night we went there was a guy playing the blues... very nice. My son loved it.\n\nOrdered the Cajun Combination to get a little taste of everything. Liked it all, but loved the Crawfish Etouffee!", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "g6rlp5No6GjEDXkrjvg1kQ", "review_id": "jstsaJeJaLJ3riE9at54Gw", "text": "So I was here Tuesday night, the first time in a year and prior to that it had been over 7 years. This place used to be packed! Even a year ago it had a decent crowd. When we arrived.. one table was sat with a child running and screaming through the dining area. Because of that we chose the bar. 2 guys at the bar that's it. Needless to say our service was good, how can it not be right? Started with BBQ shrimp.which was realy good but not BBQ, it was more of a spicy lemon, which was fine because the server explained that. Had I expected BBQ I would have been disappointed. Garlic Bread Great..Hush puppies a little over done but still good. Followed it up with the Bourbon Chocolate Sauce sundae..um yumm. So al in all food no complaints whatsoever. Atmosphere.. there was none. We might as well have been in a one horse town. While we were there the guys left and 2 business like women took their place at the bar. What was sad was the people watching. One of the women was just short of bragging how she used to go there all the time and how she knows all the employees...went out of her way to get the bartenders name and introduce herself like she was somebody. It was sad. She was name dropping herself! Food great.. atmosphere 'nil it was depressing..Its my opinion that unless they change up their location to something with more foot traffic (Mill Avenue would be perfect for this place... other spots such as Desert Ridge, Fashion Square, Westgate even..)they're going to waste away. Town & Country Plaza just isn't what it used to be and it's sad because their food deserves the attention, it really does.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dwiis_5YagRG7Ol8JSH-Ig", "review_id": "Lwee4bh49_0CWnLmALhNPQ", "text": "nothin' to boast about. they need to season the crawfish with spices and not hot sauce. that goes without saying. which leads me to say i don't really dig what they're puttin' out with the crawfish boil.  being a southerner out of place sucks one in when one sees a crawfish boil is being put on...  boy, was i the one put on.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hjJPKQ1Ah91h3fVbc8GsOg", "review_id": "ieppgORbrNz1U0qF8fv57A", "text": "Serves really really tasty Cajun food.  I usually pop in here for lunch, but the flavors from the food the the ambiance reminds you of New Orleans.\n\nThe cajun, honey and bbq wings here are super good!  One thing that they make really good is the Catfish sandwich, crispy on the outside with a side of coleslaw.  \n\nI'm not an expert on this, but I am not a fan of their jambalaya, the rice is a bit bland and too fluffy.  The base sauce that goes with it is not the greatest.  Most of the time, the staffs are courteous and attentive.\n\nOverall, it's a great lunch spot.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "w_hcSjqLeSZQL9Rx1UP-Tw", "review_id": "MzbRyGlGeLpPSik2Of9pcA", "text": "I love Cajun/Creole food - good, bad or indifferent.  I first became acquainted with it when I was in the service in eastern Texas in Galveston.  Coming from Washington State, it was a  brand new experience for me - the flavors were wild and exotic.  And since we had nothing like it in Washington, I taught myself to cook it - gumbo, jambalaya, barbecued shrimp, etouffee,  red beans and rice - I loved it all.  I bought every cookbook available, and this was prior to Paul Prudhomme, Emeril, and Justin Wilson.  My children grew up eating Cajun, and even now they ask me to cook it for them when they come home.\n\nSo I had a craving for Cajun food, and headed off to Baby Kay's.  I finally found it tucked away in a mall on Camelback.  The inside is inviting, and there is a patio adjacent to it.  When I came in there was an old man playing blues at the front entrance, so I knew it was the right spot.  \n\nI sat at the bar and sampled their shrimp etoufee, chicken and sausage gumbo, and jambalaya.   Of course, I had to sample the Turbo Dog beer.  Sad to say, the beer was the best part of the whole meal.\n\nI was disappointed in the flavors of the food.  It seemed that they had toned the taste down, so as  to appease the general public. Cajun and Creole  food is simple, yet can be made quite complex with the spices added - and I don't mean just Tabasco Sauce.\n\nI have to give them credit - the food was obviously prepared correctly - the gumbo was made with a roux, the jambalaya was not swimming in  tomato sauce.  I loved the etouffee - if I had just had that and the Turbo Dog beer, I would have been satisfied.\n\nSo I will go back - but only if I have a craving for Cajun/Creole food - and only if I can't find any place better.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0Ke0iSAPYi8hUVxLocAlYQ", "review_id": "8f9MUZloUBII4h1O481_eQ", "text": "I'm always thrilled with the experience of checking out different Cajun restaurants. It always makes for a good time, because it's a great excuse to assemble a group and multiple drinks with dinner are de rigeur. My experience at Baby Kay's was just such an occasion, as I joined friends for Cajun food and crawfish (served on Wednesdays at Baby K's).\n\nThe overall experience was wonderful. Abita beers on tap, good variety of choices on the menu. Having lived in Louisiana for seven years (although in the notoriously non-Cajun predominantly Scotch-Irish region known as Shreveport), I got to ply my expertise and educate my friends on what they were stuffing down their collective gullet.\n\nThe crawfish here were disappointing. I don't know if it was because they were boiled forever or not kept alive before boiling, but the tail meat on many of them were mushy. And the shells were hard to shuck since they were so flimsy. Something was amiss. The novelty value was there, but they were actually pretty unpalatable. I did get a thrill out of discovering deep-fried boudin (pronounced \"boo-dan\") balls, which were tasty, even though the portion was somewhat meager. I shared this pork-and-liver-and-rice specialty with my friends who promptly uttered yummy sounds.\n\nA good time was had by all. Service was friendly and attentive, but in my opinion, the food was a bit overpriced. I give them props for providing a decent Cajun dining experience, but the menu could use a little tweaking and they need to bring up their crawfish game. I'll be back for the ambience and appetizers sometime, just to relive a little Louisiana experience, and maybe suck down a few Turbo Dogs (that's my Abita beer of choice).", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sQ5wPNZJ6kN2zosRdovAsg", "review_id": "X2Xbxkfm9mXrdF4LFUaYkQ", "text": "It had been ages since I had been to Baby Kay's...it's kinda just off the beaten path that I forget about it.....what a mistake. After wandering back a month ago my better half and I have made it our Monday spot along with a few other trips in between. Mondays are beer battered shrimp with dirty rice a a wonderful crawfish sauce that rocks my world (shrimp are big and sweet and you get 8 which trust me makes for ALOT of food). My hubby loves the chicken and sausage gumbo...so much so that we get an extra for lunch the next day. All of the food has a wonderful spicy kick that is seriously addictive and the patio is great for this time of year. Of course we sit at the bar where Jimmy takes great care of us. Noelle whom some of you may remember from her Ticoz days works the luch crowd. So if you haven't checked it out its worth the trip and a Happy Hour cocktail with Jimmy.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "38mFXGlsWdVGtWKNjpSSHQ", "review_id": "lAaJbJTg3TyrT16Qp_ccAw", "text": "Baby Kays and Pappadeaux's are the only real Cajun restaurants in the valley. All else I've tried including Cajun Seafood Corner, Voodoo Daddy's, and Ches Moneaux are posers only. They only WISH they served the quality Cajun cuisine that these restaurants serve day in and day out. My favorite item on the menu for Baby Kay's is the crawfish ettouffee. I've also had the red beans and rice. It is VERY GOOD. Couple the food with live entertainment on the weekend and you've got a recipe for a Cajun good time! Laissez Les Bon Temps Roullette!", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7RZ0mJJ00IiT56sloLBd1w", "review_id": "BPVWRWENRYYZjL_USk_HDw", "text": "This place has been around a long time, and I've been there quite a few times. It's hard to find decent Cajun food in Phoenix, but Kay's usually does pretty well.\n\nOur last visit wasn't the greatest. The duck & andouille gumbo was nice, if not quite piping hot. I forgave that, as it's one of the few places around you cna find duck of any kind, or andouille for that matter. The shrimp etouffe came out stone cold, and the waitress quickly returned it to the kitchen where they nuked it to almost hot. Microwaved etouffee just isn't right. \n\nAn order of dirty rice with a side of 2 links of andouille proved almost pointless, as we specifically made clear this was an entree, and expected the 2 links to be cut up and added to the rice. What we got was a small bowl of dirty rice with two tiny breakfast-sized links laid atop it.  \n\nThe crab cakes weren't bad, being mostly crab with little bread crumbs, but they really didn't scream authentic cajun cakes to me. Plus, they too were a bit on the cold side - even though everything came out quickly. \n\nOn the plus side, they have Abita beers on tap. Turbo Dog is always welcomed - especially if it's on tap. \n\nAnother plus is you can stop in on a weekend night (we went on a Saturday) even at 9p and they are open. The place was empty barring a few people at the bar. That should be your clue. \n\nMy previous experiences here were all around lunchtime, with no problems as far as food temp, so I suspect that late night diners are getting food that has been sitting around in a steamer all day long. \n\nRegardless, I am only giving this 2 stars. Your mileage may vary.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "juB4dIllPpM4Mt4_x2SErQ", "review_id": "JH7HUgZKi2mVTSZWA4mb0g", "text": "I ate here last night with my folks and g/f. Having already read previous yelpers i already knew what to try and what i wanted.\n\nThe seafood gumbo was very good as was the chicken and sausage gumbo. I enjoyed a cold Turbodog along with my meal that paired fairly well with the spices from the sausage. My dad was a little disappointed that they were out of oysters for his po'boy but he claimed he was happy with the catfish po'boy in the end. Enoyed the live blues music while dining and having a good time.\n\nAll in all expect rather slow service but better than most cajun food in phoenix. Would eat here again in the future.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7-ly4LI9XWLXkFiM2vHxrw", "review_id": "2DpcATWTRuIq1gUmccZiEA", "text": "Seafood etoufee was good.  Guitar player was fantastic.  Waitress was very nice and helpful.  Service was good.\n\nThe Jambalaya and gumbo were ok.  Fried oysters were ok.  The potato salad was ok.  The atmosphere was ok.\n\nAll in all, an ok Cajun dining experience.  I'd use more adjectives but they didn't really spring to mind or tongue.  It didn't knock my socks off but it did scratch the itch.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QKPLkz_VC6GVwnC4B3_Y2w", "review_id": "pSYLPppdSalNsbNlRs1EYQ", "text": "I work right around the corner from this place and it seems to be out go-to watering hole to get hammered and eat spicy food.  Not that we're picky on the getting hammered part, but the food here is damn good.  I'm not really a cajun food person to begin with, but there a few awesome things about Baby Kay's that you can't get just anywhere.  \n\n1) Seafood Burrito on Tuesday nights - holy mother of goodness...I'm not sure how much of the ocean is actually thrown in that tortilla, but it's fantastic.  There's a ton of cheese, cream sauce and I'm sure a ton of other uber-healthy ingredients.  Amazing.  If you've never been here before, you should hit up Tuesday nights. \n\n2) Friday/Saturday Pork Chop - again, not really a pork chop person.  I wouldn't go to a restaurant and scan the menu for a pork chop...but this one is INSANE.  You don't need a knife...it's so moist (I hate that word, but I'll reserve the right to use it when talking about Baby Kay's pork chop) and juicy I really want to curl up and die a happy person after consuming half a pig.  Yum is all I can say to that visual.\n\nYes, they're kind of pricy, but it's not outrageous.  I've had the gumbo and the sampler platter too, all of which are delicious.  The bar is great, I notice they serve a lot of beers on tap, but they also have a full bar that I've taken advantage of multiple times.\n\nAlso - during the week they have a guy (who may or may not be  homeless, it adds to the luster) who plays jazz music inside the restaurant and it's great.  It's like Enya when you're in a massage, it really makes you feel as though you might be in Louisiana for the night.  Thankfully, you're not, b/c that place sucks.\n\nTry it out and go on a Tuesday or Friday/Saturday night!", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "NvDR3SPVPXrDB_dbKuGoWA", "review_id": "IEUEOY0cTHcM2h-Ejqa4cg", "text": "I've been to Baby Kay's a couple of times and have sampled the catfish, gumbo and red beans and rice. The catfish basket and gumbo were so so while the red beans and rice took the gold. I think Baby Kay's needs some work on their lunch menu. I personally think that $50 for lunch for three people that didn't order any alcohol is a pretty steep price to pay for medicore food. I'm not too excited to make a third trip to Baby Kay's.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BxqYopJ5ax9qderDwAqGJQ", "review_id": "lcW6-Jandq3OaI-ghyJoWQ", "text": "Fantastic place with superb service and something a little unique in the Valley - translating a difficult, spicey, gamey style of cuisine into food that everyone will appreciate. You really can't go wrong on the menu - the gumbos are wonderful and the jambalaya spicey and delicious. Try the pasta with the cajun cream sauce, and of course their pulled pork is a classic favorite among their customers. \n\nFull bar; I suggest a tropically inspired drink like a painkiller. Nice wine menu that is very affordable, but also qute good, with lots of smart choices a little off the beaten path. They feature daily specials that are fancied by their regulars and folks come fraom all over across the Valley to get there - Chandler, Surprise, even out of town. Charles Barkley gave them a wonderful review at the half-time of a superbowl. \n\nSimply the best.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cZxY3BVSjkUmKcoAVJH9tA", "review_id": "N8zEz87HeIPJalvPcwlWqw", "text": "I simply will never compare Cajun/Creole-inspired restaurants outside of Southern Louisiana to the real deal. It's just one of those things you don't do. That being said, I am a HUGE fan of Baby Kay's. It's probably my first or second choice restaurant in the Valley of the Sun...of any variety of cuisine!\n\nThis casual joint first endeared itself to me by stocking a wonderous libation I feared was lost forever: Dixie Blackened Voodoo. I can't think of a better pairing of beer with food than a Voodoo and some ass-kickin' gumbo. Or any of your favorite SOLA entrees, for that matter. They have an ample selection of brews, as well.\n\nWith talk of delicious beers aside, the food here can hold its own in the Flavor Arena. I usually always get the crab cakes to start despite their $12 tag...they're undeniably worth it. You can't go wrong with the gumbo (try the duck & andouille combo, BOH!) or the other Cajun mainstays, etouffee, jambalaya, etc. Even the garlic bread that accompanies many of their hors d'oevres and entrees has a memorable quality to its flavor. \n\nDespite absolutely loving this place, I had to only give it 4 stars because I believe the menu to be limited. I wasn't crazy about the po'boys either...but then again I rarely am (blasphemy?). Also, there's no entree I've had there that's blown me away, yet it's all extremely flavorful and brings back some pleasant memories. Lastly, I'll add that of all the times I've eaten here, I've yet to try any of their desserts! Wonder why that is? heeh\n\nOccasionally, they'll have a guitarist or musician of some sort jammin' away inside. The patio is great to sit and enjoy your meal, during the colder months, clearly. There are an interesting mix of people in that area and I've become involved in some really thoughtful conversations in the moments after I've stuffed my face full of goodness.\n\nI've recently moved to the Loma Linda neighborhood in Phoenix, which is conveniently a few blocks away, so I'm sure y'all will see me at Baby Kay's with a Voodoo in my hand and a grin on my face!", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "qwu5B9anH4AlEtau0K-6aQ", "review_id": "0KA4DVLQG6uziTLKPxYZdg", "text": "Alright.. A-hem... er, F*** I hate giving poor reviews! This place isn't HORRIBLE, but it most CERTAINLY isn't as good as what they charge for it.\n\nI went here for lunch today because I was feeling adventurous. I felt the need for something new, and it was a toss up between Cypress Grill and this place. Unfortunately, I picked THIS place... We sat down and ordered my 4 year old the corn dog on the kids menu for $3.50. I ordered the 1/2 shrimp po'boy and chicken/sausage gumbo $10.50, and my wife ordered a chicken po'boy and gumbo of the same $9.50.\n\nOut comes my son's corn dog.  It was nice that they brought that out quick, because kids get anxious when waiting for their food. As do some adults, I suppose... nonetheless, it was one of those frozen-type corn dogs that you can buy by the box... As soon as I saw this, my feeling for adventure was snuffed.  The food DID come out fast. I'll give them that, but it was a bit shy of good.\n\n1/2 Shrimp Po'boy: Keep in mind, they charge $10.50 for a full sized sandwich.  My sandwich had maybe 5 shrimp on it, some lettuce and two small pieces of tomato on the side.  The horseradish sauce was, indeed, good but there lacked anything GOOD to put it on. So I just dunked my two dry pieces of bread and 5 shrimp in the sauce. Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining about the taste.  The taste was good. but the price I paid doesn't constitute what I received.\n\nChicken and Sausage Gumbo: I must admit, my wife ruined this one for me.  She mentioned how it reminded her of the canned soup of the same, and, I sh*t you not, it DID taste like canned soup! the chicken was SUPER mushy, and the sausage tasted like they bought a kelbasa, sliced it up, and added it to the soup just before serving. It was not good at all.\n\nI can't comment on my wife's po'boy, but it didn't look much better than mine. Two pieces of bread with some chicken. Meh...\n\nThat's right, I said it! Meh, Meh, Meh!!! And with that, I will be making a Meh list to put this in... Actually, I think I already have one.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D4-0xGve18qMPnWQgMTbyQ", "review_id": "ogdyvWMOgy657sRWPnh77w", "text": "If you enjoy Cajun food; don't miss this place.   Great food and very reasonable prices.     Great place to go to lunch.     Have eaten there several times and enjoyed the food each time.       I especially like the red beans and rice.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F82JoyU1Y5yFuSeKfGxoAA", "review_id": "H3uoWZiwzZ4zwTFKh10wLg", "text": "Average Cajun food, nothing special.  I came here late on a Tuesday night.  Few people there.  It's a dive of a place in a strip mall.  A bluesman was playing nice quiet blues on an electric guitar...very nice.  Kinda scruffy place with all the basic Cajun staples.  Nothing fancy.  Decent brews.  I think the bar tender was waiting tables.  I probably won't be back, but I had heard it was great and wanted to try it.  I think I like more upscale digs and fancier/pricier fare.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Iycf9KNRhxvR187Qu2zZHg", "review_id": "t70v3r4DsrBkVDJ3IyyyAA", "text": "So I am heading to NOLA for a vacation next week and no better way to prep for the mouth orgasm I'm about to have then head to Baby Kay's.  For the Phoenix Valley this has to be the best Cajun food around.  \n\nI ordered the Cajun combination which is a cup of each: Seafood Gumbo, Crawfish Etouffee, and sausage jambalaya.  Also on the side you get garlic bread and potato salad.  \n\nThe Seafood Gumbo was the only one I didn't enjoy it was just ok nothing like I thought it was going to be.  I should have taken the downgraded chicken gumbo.  \n\nThe Crawfish Etouffee was awesome it was the best of the three.  It was full of flavor and just yummy.  I think next time I will order just that alone.  \n\nThe Jambalaya was good but after the Etouffee it unfortunately was judged unfairly :).  It did have huge chunks of great sausage and tasted good.  \n\nThey tried to sell me on dessert but I was so stuffed I didn't even finish my side of potato salad.  3 cups of food actually is a lot more than it sounds like.  \n\nI will be back for sure as this place is a true gem and they have Abita beer which always scores points in my book.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GrSixRnGIxNUJ1Cn5DNX9A", "review_id": "jGezNa9wOOljjw4ICmCUXA", "text": "Because we are so far removed from the French Quarter my stomach rarely directs me to Cajun. Let's be honest there are few options in this town.  So this becomes the default spot to scratch the gumbo itch.  \nAbove average food, better service, higher than expected prices.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_CqFiqRtltyla08VndhBrQ", "review_id": "YiLgbn_6PL28aA-YPtTbQw", "text": "If you've ever been to New Orleans and have therefore been spoiled by actual cajun food, this place is a guaranteed disappointment. My $12 shrimp po'boy had maybe 10 shrimp on it, something that is supposed to be a staple of cajun cuisine. The couple of small pickles, half of a tomato slice and soggy lettuce given as dressings for the sandwich were an embarrassment. I'm not sure what flavor the chips were, because there was no flavor. I think I could have had better at Long John Silver's, and I hate Long John Silver's.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "8b0nDVnN0zVREBGuky71dw", "text": "Did you know there is live music at Baby Kays? A guy in the corner playing blues guitar. I only just noticed him on my last visit. I've been there a few times in the last few years. I thought it was a CD playing.  I had taken the music for granted without really paying attention to the sounds of fingers scratching across strings, feet tapping on the floor--the other accents that separate real from Memorex..\n\nMaybe that's fitting. I think Baby Kay's has been taken for granted for years now. I remember when it rolled into the valley on a faddish wave of Cajun corn and blackened everything. The endurance of this one place tells you that something about it was more right than the other business that were claimed by time, recessions and the fickleness of the public.\n\nWhatever others might say, I think this place has about the best shrimp etouffe and dirty rice you're going to find in the valley. The central location and laid-back vibe are bonuses.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wBi0I2QcqZtNOh21WlBVKA", "review_id": "axJ-IGxr7QsZVaRa7OG7nA", "text": "Authentic Cajun Food!  Who needs fancy when you can get real Gumbo, Jambalaya, Pooh Boys, Etouffee, Andouillee, etc.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DYC9uqPYAwI_q9J9RknWvg", "review_id": "Tm-b18XwaQiiwvoiidK00Q", "text": "My boyfriend and I are both from Louisiana so we were excited to try Baby Kay's. We both had the Bloody Mary which were spicy and full of veggies which we loved. He got the shrimp po-boy and I got the veggie \u00e9touff\u00e9e. Both were quite good. On our second visit he got the sampler which he was less impressed with. Next time we'll stick with the poboy! No vegan options unless you are in the mood for a salad.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "weYT-xJwz8o7mLNWIhD6HA", "review_id": "51WqrhFpblt6AkMnXzngSQ", "text": "OMG the shrimp etouffee. No really. OMG. SO delicious it's ridiculous. \n\nWent here the night of Fat Tuesday... so cliche I know. Got there about 5:30p. Place was packed of course. Hostess let us know the wait for a table would be about an hour and half but we could drink/eat at the bar in the meantime. Sold. \n\nStarted out with a hurricane (it was Fat Tuesday after all) and it was pretty good. $5? Even better. \n\nHad an app at the bar, the crab cakes. Moist and delicious but super spicy. And I love spicy. But this was almost too much. Still, I would get it again. Yummy. \n\nAfter getting a table (yes, about an hour and half later), we ordered another app (hey, we'd been drinking for an hour and half!), the Lulu Wings. These were OK. The flavor was awesome, kind of a honey-Tabasco. But I thought they were a bit tough and dry, and I didn't like the fact that there wasn't a dipping sauce for them. Won't order them again. \n\nFor dinner, we ordered a smorgasbord of food so we could try lots of things. I had the shrimp etouffee. See first line of this review. OMG... I was too full to try anything else at this point but the hubby liked everything he had (gumbo, red beans/rice, crawfish etouffee). \n\np.s. the garlic bread that's served with everything is also delicious. \n\nFinal verdict, unbelievable food and I can't wait to go back.  Especially so I can try the bread pudding.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9dWh8z4fHv8YsxfABWqEmw", "review_id": "l3vwd5PoExgfLJMOvHyqcA", "text": "Great crawfish on Wednesday-", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fAiVqZv7P_oc5CzGMX_G9w", "review_id": "2Ea6CmLht0wiAPQgRBgOow", "text": "There are not a lot of choices for Cajun food here in AZ, but it has been on my brain lately since it was just Mardi Gras, so I rounded up a group of friends to try it out on a Friday night.\n\nThe inside is pretty casual, which is nice, I don't always feel like dressing up on a Friday after work.  We arrived at 7 pm and there was no wait for a table, but the restaurant was pretty much full, which is always a good sign.\n\nI had the Crawfish Etoufee and it was delicious!  It had lots of big chunks of crawfish and a nice punch of heat.  I ordered just the individual cup size and it was plenty of food, especially since they serve it with a basket of garlic bread.  \n\nWe also tried the hushpuppies, which I don't have much experience with, I guess they were good?  The spinach artichoke dip was mediocre, and it came out with a pile of store bought tortilla chips, but the menu stated that it came with garlic bread.  We asked our server and he told us that they had been serving it with chips lately, but that he would bring us some bread.  The bread was better with the dip, but the dip was still nothing special and I wouldn't order it again.\n\nThe service was fine, but the reason I had to knock this place down a star is because of the bathroom situation.  You literally have to walk into the kitchen to get to the bathroom!  You look to your right and you have the service counter where the food is waiting and then you look to your left and you are in the bathroom....it is so weird!  I was glad that I didn't have to use the bathroom until I was done eating!  \n\nBathroom situation aside, I will probably be back when the Cajun craving strikes again....hopefully I will forget about the bathrooms by then!", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Zw2HgpyTgJf-l2yOSWff5A", "review_id": "5tnCI4jaMvl0NVmygUekLQ", "text": "In Phoenix on Spring break vacation, we found Baby Kay's by using the entertainment coupon book we bought to use while out there. They were in the front for fine dining, and had a great coupon deal, along with a sample menu. Everything on the sample menu sounded delish, and we very much like the spice of Cajun cooking. It was a little hard to find, although we were not at all familiar with the area. We had the wings as an app. and used the Louisiana gold hot sauce, something new to us that we are having trouble finding in Ohio since we fell in love with it there. The gumbo was outstanding, and even the alfredo pasta had a spice sprinkled on top for a Cajun style kick... it was unexpected, and awesome! Huge portions - that we both had plenty to take with us for a whole other left over meal. ... the prices were great, especially with the coupon (or actually the entertainment card that they punch for fine dining restaurants). Excellent staff- close to closing for the night, and welcomed us in, and didn't rush us at all - made sure we were happy with everything we ordered, very friendly! Definitely would recommend it for any one who likes a little Cajun kick, and something different from chain restaurants...", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "SgBlfFMQEchUNn3olJ1B6Q", "review_id": "JaKY2ekcSMdk8kIyArxr3w", "text": "I have been coming here for years...through all the owners.  Always great food and the service is consistently good.  One of my top 5 places to eat in Phoenix.  Twin sisters own the place now and they know how to run a restaurant.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wipbVXXkZeiYlCDX5ZbJig", "review_id": "nsnFB8GODVjjbtL5aFX1FQ", "text": "Best Cajun food in AZ hands down.  They serve all the usuals, etouffee, gumbo, jambalaya, etc. This is genuine stuff here. The jambalaya is the true rice dish. No tomato or noodles. Gumbo is the best! Cajun shrimp are great and worth getting more garlic bread to sop up the sauce with. Hushpuppies are a good alternative to fries the green olive coleslaw. The Boudin balls are worth trying if you've never had them.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q6FaSZpCtVv7PXECwDL1bg", "review_id": "-aNttoCY6lOIRym8APuu8A", "text": "Crawfish etouffee with garlic toast, a side of red beans and rice, a large carafe of iced tea, with key lime pie for dessert. That's what I had for lunch on Friday. I had forgotten how spicy Cajun food is and was only able to finish half of my meal, but the crawfish etouffee was G.U.D. good!\n\nSerena will take care of you!", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IajbWwj6l-KHrfSEwZBLgw", "review_id": "W8A7wzi-tK-CpFvbF2reKA", "text": "Maybe it was an off day or something for this place..  Stopped in for lunch today, it's a Saturday.  Place is in a strip mall.  Decorations are something you would see in party city around Mardi Gras time, (pretty cheesy).  Service was nice and friendly.  Now lets get down to the food part of this.  \nI'm very hesitate to say but I must, it wasn't good.. Yes I've read the other reviews but I've been and lived in New Orleans and I have to say I don't think this should be called Cajun.  The flavors are so bland I couldn't taste any spice at all on anything.  Food seemed really dry like it might have been sitting awhile.\nMy husband and I ordered the Boudin Balls for an app.  Now those were decent.  I ordered a Shrimp Po'boy, and my husband ordered the Jambalaya.  My shrimp Po'boy had old bread and was cut in half with 4 medium size shrimps on each half., sorry not enough shrimp for a sandwich that cost nearly 11 bucks at lunch.  The Remoulade sauce only had one flavor... Horseraddish, it was super strong and was awful.  So eh on the Po'boy, it came with a side of burnt homemade potato chips, ate like one and decided to pass on the plate of them.\nI felt really bad though looking at my husbands plate.  It was a stacked high rice dish with these shriveled up sausages thrown on the side of the dish.  I had a taste of his, first the rice... really dry.. Then I took a little bit of this beef jerky sausage, it was so dry and had no taste at all.  I told him he must dump hot sauce all over that dish because there is nothing going on there.  \nSo yeah.. not sure if it's what we ordered or what, but Flavors of Louisiana is way better if your craving Cajun food in the valley.\nP.S.  My husband ordered Tea, it's wasn't Louisiana Tea, nor sweet as they make it in the south... would have been nice to have been given the option for sweet tea!", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PdhP-cSiWkdEloxngtvFWA", "review_id": "MZ8wxmG3MRP-PA7gd6GtkA", "text": "I'm a sucker for their sweet and spicy wings.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5RtJforBznyxFKQpdvBZDQ", "review_id": "U3Rx_nTu6u5Lr8XUKdKzLw", "text": "We tried out Baby Kay's to satisfy our craving for catfish and gumbo.  It's a casual atmosphere, the servers are friendly, and there was live music on a Thursday night.  Plus they serve Abita beer which always scores MAJOR POINTS with me.  The only con was the food came out pretty slow.  the service was great, but it was pretty busy and so maybe the kitchen was backed up.  The catfish po' boy was as good as it's going to get outside of NOLA - we'll definitely be back.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O758lrR1X2zI-ySeyjdr6A", "review_id": "Axc_YOko_-QMfLK5YxvoKw", "text": "This is really one of my favorite places to get some good cajun food!  Their fried catfish is nice and crispy, their blackened catfish is juicy and spicy and their red beans and rice are quite tasty.  \n\nLet's talk about their gumbo....hmmm....hmmm... good!  They offer three different types: chicken and sausage, seafood and duck and sausage.  I really love the seafood gumbo, but don't sleep on the duck and sausage.  It has a different flavor, but it's wonderful.  \n\nIf you're in Phoenix, you have to try this place.  You'll feel like you're in the Big Easy!!", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zTygpljE4TazYFfJvVAFYQ", "review_id": "rY1uS6ZF8PV-6svSsQGb_A", "text": "I stopped in for lunch, had the 1/2 catfish Po'boy with the chicken and sausage gumbo, with chips. Did I ordered the wrong thing? \nNothing really wrong here, the po'boy came out dry, just fried catfish and a bun, on the side they put the remoulade sauce, lettuce and tomato, so you basically have to make your own sandwich.... The remoulade sauce, which was the \"make or break\" piece to this dish, was really inedible, quite terrible... I've had some good, and some bad remoulade, this was the worst... it's definitely not supposed to taste like 90% horseradish!\nThe gumbo was decent, however nothing special.. \nI really love good Cajun food, was really excited to try this place, sadly I will not be back.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0HMLXwmE3y_o3RXpMiqghQ", "review_id": "e3ywRrZEvVfNU6rvd0xM0w", "text": "Well worth the drive. The best crawfish \u00e9touff\u00e9e I had so far. The crawfish were so plump and juicy. And the garlic bread.... So delicious.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ryjqXdp68i2I9JPOpX9URw", "review_id": "BUl7FAWd-cdTYjJsgDKILQ", "text": "Fair at best. I keep wishing for a great Creol/Cajun place here in town, but, sadly, have yet to find one that is good. \n\nThe food lacked flavor and just was sort of eh. They need a recipe total overhaul/revamp and they'd be fine.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i9DSitx1CJCCONWAG1FVnA", "review_id": "Rm108lVU4af6jZ29gUC92A", "text": "Went for restaurant week and I was uber excited to see a Cajun restaurant participating:) It wasn't a busy night yet we waited I felt a few long minutes for basic initial service (if lady says ill give u a min she means minutes as in plural as in more than a few lol)....the crawfish etouffee was delish as well as the Cajun shrimp cocktail, key lime pie, and bread pudding.  Not impressed with the dry jambalaya, crab cakes and sea food gumbo:(  If I'm in the area I might try again but not a place I would go out the way for.  My anticipation was more exciting than actual experience....it happens :)", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GPQUoGcf2DEQvLO9efEscw", "review_id": "wTfI-zktc4wPhaMxkIMghQ", "text": "Bad Ass Cajun.  \nCame in on a Friday and sat at the bar to get some Cajun fare.  I got the seafood gumbo and the half shrimp Po Boy.  Both were delish! Shrimp in both dishes was plump, juicy and that special crunchy fresh you dream of at night.  Sitting down at the bar, I talked to the tender and the guests.  Everybody was friendly and the tender even was calling me by name when I left.  I explained how much I liked the gumbo and she let me try the sausage and chicken gumbo on the house and it too was also a tasty classic gumbo delight.\nAll in all this was a down home friendly, classically Cajun experience that is now one of my favorites.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bUv99Lua3zgkSXEJ2-KjzA", "review_id": "C94j7i784Z2lESFP0SbV8g", "text": "I went there for lunch with my boyfriend. We are both cajun food fans. We ordered the spinach artichoke dip with crab. I ordered jambalaya, and he ordered the combination plate. They were all edible but not very pleasing to the palate. The  staff was nice, but the main entries took almost an hour to come out. It was pretty disappointing. I don't think I would come back.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2em5mrpcckQw6rnLCQ_KFQ", "review_id": "tqE3nvgA5UzaihXs-ylG4w", "text": "My wife and I both love good Cajun food and Baby Kay's has always delivered. On our most recent visit I had the Crayfish Etouffee and my wife had the ribs, the ribs were very good, they have a excellent sauce but you can get good ribs at a lot of restaurants, Crayfish Etouffee on the other hand is almost impossible to find in Phoenix, AZ and it was as good as I've had in NOLA.  Their gumbo is excellent there are a  thousand small differences in gumbo recipes even in New Orleans LA and  Baby Kay's is exceptionally tasty. I gave it 5 stars just on food quality alone and you can get Turbo Dog on tap! Like they say in the Big Easy, \"Let the good times roll!\"", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zHgmWv6NbwZepUSqA_FlLw", "review_id": "DRUDyjMOhcgYXa1OE_Er8A", "text": "nothing to rave about this place.\nservice was poor and the food was bad.\nI know, I shouldn't expect much on cajun food in phoenix. but I'm always up for an adventure.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TIGgVB9lAYSUN56AxQ268Q", "review_id": "y35lEIubonrmwC6vf-0HtA", "text": "Love it!  Fridays entree is pork chops- so amazing!  craw fish etoueffee- wow!", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pprq_7lgBT-WDFGPQe1a_w", "review_id": "zOTx5ObdZEdfUA8obBg2zA", "text": "I have been coming here for many many years. The food is always excellent and fresh very authentic cajun. They have 1 of the best crawfish \u00c9touff\u00e9e that I have ever had including in the new orleans. Friendly's helpful stuff is there to make your meal perfect. Great jumbalaya dirty rice and there garlic bread.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vG8e2d_hxqpu2fW68kTESw", "review_id": "VH2UXpn05txWkmCrRYBpgA", "text": "Came in around lunch time last week with my aunt and mother for a quick lunch and was happily surprised at their Check-In special of 15% off your order.\nWow. Having been raised for awhile in the South, I was happily surprised! I ordered a oyster and catfish po'boy with remoulade sauce. The fish definitely seemed to be better quality, and wasn't too flaky but cooked the right way - in corn meal and yummyness. The oysters were divine, but I crave them all year long until those wondrous R months come along, so I never complain. The remoulade sauce was disturbing good. I normally hate horseradish, except in remoulade so was kinda skeptical if the taste would be overwhelming, but it wasn't an in-your-face sort of flavor, just that subtle oh-so-good burn.\nMum and Aunt were overjoyed, but I wonder if that had something to do with the yummy-looking alcoholic beverages in front of us. Mum's only complaint was that she had eaten it all.\nDefinitely a fan of Baby Kay's and will most certainly be back.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OHSY29xNXlsfLKyZWWR2ZQ", "review_id": "v_FgFOihm4KOYFsrSFeUKQ", "text": "AWESOME Cajun.  \nCame in on a Saturday with my husband and sat at the bar to get some Cajun fare.  We got the seafood gumbo and the crab cakes. Both were delish! Shrimp in the soup was plump and juicy.  Sitting at the bar, we talked to the tender and the guests.  Everybody was friendly and the tender even was calling us by name when we left.  She made us great hurricanes too!  We will definitely return!", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oexyVjQSZ62qT7tpxgOcKg", "review_id": "MD9uv37WiXXXyh3sTWbAWA", "text": "Lately, I've been on the hunt for a good shrimp po boy. I'm not sure if this compulsion was spurred by homesickness for New Orleans, the food challenge show featuring 2 famous NOLA po boy joints, or both but I've it seems the last few weekends I've found myself dreaming of that crusty bread \"dressed\" with lettuce, tomato, and mayo, and golden deep fried gulf shrimp. I happened to notice Baby K's one day and decided to try it out. To be honest, I wasn't even really that hungry but I wanted the po boy and I didn't know when or if I'd have the opportunity to go back to Town and Country mall any time in the near future. The inside was empty but they have a French\nQuarter-esque patio complete with wrought iron fence. The bf and I both ordered the half pb with a cup of gumbo. I'm a bit of a gumbo snob bc I feel I can make it better than any restaurant can but theirs was really good! They had 3 different kinds which was nice and it was seasoned perfectly. There wasn't a bite that didn't have meat in and the broth was just right. The shrimp on the pb was succulent and almost tasted as if it was battered in beignet mix as the fried was light and airy. I didn't indulge in any libations but they do have Abita and a few other New Orleans beer classics. If I find myself in the area again I'd probably go back but this time I'm ordering a whole po boy!", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qVlXke5-Qm9Xr0SBcBTTnA", "review_id": "_KYzQi5yfiF4PGHNUVIgLw", "text": "Best shrimp po'boy in Arizona. Just like being in New Orleans! Great relaxed atmosphere and very friendly environment.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9lJAj_2zCvP2jcEiRjF9oA", "review_id": "0mvthYPKb2ZmKhCADiKSmQ", "text": "Brought a friend from Louisiana here.  She says that the crawfish etouffee here is the best she's had outside of Louisiana!", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P_LzcrlVXFdgBq_24UnlUw", "review_id": "r80of2IcGng6S_-Px_KFkQ", "text": "Conveniently located in the center of the East Valley and worth the trek from the West Valley, Baby Kay's does Cajun Cooking like it is done in restaurants and back yards from Houma to Bossier City!  This is true low country cooking, right here in The Valley of the Sun! \n\nIf you are a Cajun you will know and appreciate all of the traditional cooking here.  I need not tell you what it tastes like, you grew up on this stuff.  If you are new to Cajun Fare, this is the BEST representation of Cajun food you will find anywhere west of the Sabine River.  Do not miss an opportunity to eat and drink here.  They have all of the standard beers and some Louisiana Specialties! \n\nService is Great!\nFood is OUTSTANDING!\nAtmosphere is classic French Quarter!\n\nBring a friend, bring a date, bring your family but most of all BRING YO SELF and have a hot bowl of Cajun Cookin!", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QcaJZ3_dFGbgdhg4rLF3lQ", "review_id": "6X8FkhrvOyN8FODfzJbXqA", "text": "I must first say that I am from cajun country (born and raised in Vermilion Parish, cher). So, I rarely try any \"cajun\" restaurants outside of south Louisiana. Places like Mimi's are as authentic to me as Taco Bell is to our south of the border friends. \nBut, this place is close to hubby's office and I saw something I NEVER see on menus...BOUDIN. This got me excited. If they have boudin, they've got to be legit, right?\nThe best thing was their crawfish etouffee. Hands down. They do use cream of mushroom soup in it. Depending on the recipe your momma uses, this may be \"cheating.\" But, it was good. \nThe shrimp poboy was good. I can't give a place 4 or 5 stars based on a poboy since that's pretty hard to screw up. And, you can get poboys at places like Bubba Gump and Lucille's. \nThe gumbo was okay. But, I am biased and rarely like any gumbo as much as my own (even at restaurants back home). \nThe boudin was terrible. Seriously, terrible. Even if you've never had real boudin, you won't like this. Maybe it was bad? It had the same flavor as some dressup lipstick I had as a kid. I had to spit it out in my napkin. \n\nI do like that they fly in crawfish. And, I like the decor. It's simple...just like many of the hole in the wall places I've enjoyed in Louisiana. \nI'd go back for a poboy or etouffee if I was in the area. But, wouldn't make a special trip for it.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "svP9WkoIMN3Wta7W9ZhawA", "review_id": "YAXP9UAMfh9qLa_UBQbP2Q", "text": "Another Groupon Now Deal...I'm starting to see a trend with these...mediocre food.  I had the red beans and rice which came out warm...not hot.  My husband ordered the spicy fried chicken which was VERY crispy and the brown meat was tender and juice.  The breast, however, was dry and flavorless and needed to be brined before frying just to give it something.  I won't return.  I was barely worth the \"deal\" but I'm glad I tried it.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W9ZG5q-QIblXYeHgaPS5Uw", "review_id": "5r_ZkPgfRP28WntWv61nZA", "text": "This place is pretty cool!  I had no idea this hidden gem was tucked away in a strip mall!  My friends and I opted for outdoor patio seating since it was such a nice evening out.  I recommend taking that route whenever possible.\n\nThe food was great!  My friends and I opted for the sampler appetizer and a combo platter and the shrimp special for dinner.  DO NOT leave without having some sweet potato pie!  Everything tasted great!  I'd love to see some different wines on their menu - maybe a good Australian Sauv Blanc or some good white blends to pair with the spiciness of the food but the Melbec that we had was just fine.\n\nAnd I was impressed that one of the OWNERS was in the trenches working with the staff!  I forgot to mention my check-in deal when the check arrived but that's totally my fault.  I told the owner in the beginning of the meal and said I'd show her again when the check came.   Don't do that.\n\nI will definitely return - most likely with my Dad, he would like a place with such authentic Cajun food!", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_tVI6-YW4917BSzKodlpOQ", "review_id": "idJNoAq4ZEJjvrSIfS6dTw", "text": "I must say I love this place. My family is originally from Mississippi and Alabama The first time i went was with my dad. but I have been there many times thereafter.  I love the location even thoe its a bit far from me. I feel it is well worth the drive. I stop by  by whenever i can my favorites are the BBQ  shrimp it has a sweet spicy sauce for the shrimp which is off set perfectly by the rice. I also love the oyster and shrimp po' boys they even let me do half and half one half of the po' boy oyster and the other half shrimp. I can never seem to make it to there desserts because i always get full first. But i have never been disappointed leaving Baby Kays.  There is always a good vibe there they have live music on the weekend . I think it can be a family spot or even a wonderful date spot either way just walking in gives me good vibes and makes me happy. I love the food, people,vibes, and even the shopping plaza its located it. I consider it to be a hidden gem of the desert.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i7qUFnEVmNbyCMZ81FO5Bg", "review_id": "qi9QJoeLiSYlEx52aZvgCg", "text": "OMG! This Cajun Kitchen ROCKED! I have spent plenty of time in New Orleans, LA and the thing I miss most is the food!\nThis Cajun food is simply the best in AZ!\nEverything was authentic and oh sooo good!\nNot to mention, live music the Saturday night we were there.\nThe service was top notch! Efficient, laid back, and she never missed a beat! Typical of NOLA service!\nThe Etouffee & the bread pudding was the best!\nYou could taste the bourbon sauce in the bread pudding, which melts in your mouth! It did have coconut in it which was a bit different for me.\nALL in ALL I wish this place had a brunch.\nI definitely will be back", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "rPjg4ClJOG3l1YETBxY8OQ", "review_id": "Kn6kZ8X9GbM6zht8gRz7cQ", "text": "There was this little sandwich shop just around the corner from my office that had the most amazing chicken and sausage gumbo, plus a number of fine sandwiches.  But sadly they shut it down about a month ago and I've been at a loss for a good lunch place ever since.   Besides having some great lunch food, the owners and staff were fantastic and are missed.   HOWEVER, the owners also have another place that is doing great, and its Baby Kay's Cajun Kitchen.   So I drove the 10 minute drive and can't imagine why I waited until now to visit them.   The food was incredible, the menu has many more choices, and a dessert of bread pudding about put me into a food coma!    The gumbo is perfect every time, and the Shrimp Po'Boy was excellent with the horseradish sauce.   And it was sure nice to see both Heidi and Heather again!   \nI'll continue to miss their sandwich shop, but I will definitely be making the short drive over to Baby Kay's again.    \nGet there a little early, they had a line forming around noon, so lots of other people like the place too!", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PHqfRoNsHKcvS24-yxxewg", "review_id": "5hy1Dz2YyJkX-1zd9MrS_g", "text": "GREAT food. \n\nSkip the po boy (they're just decent) and get the combo :)  yum yum yum\n\nI felt like we were in NOLA again for a few minutes :)", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tTQwXGXwGrcEnrJ4gziGAg", "review_id": "ZoAM2RdPs_QyOe1q-Nc4pA", "text": "Came here with a restaurant.com coupon, so worth it!We started off with delicious barbecue sliders, I had the Cajun combination of chicken jambalaya, chicken and sausage gumbo and an AMAZING crawfish andouille. My boyfriend tried the catfish po-boy and we finished it off with a bourbon sundae. The food was delicious, the service was great and they had decent live music. I will be going back soon!", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "SqE440A80WYwajn_qTM9SA", "review_id": "6IXkuPnxIlFVeH3CIawY5w", "text": "Seafood gumbo - not very fresh, smelled of seafood, very murky\nOyster poboy - mediocre, dried French bread, few strands of shredded lettuce, pickles and tomatoes on the side\n\nService - we were the only ones there at about 4 p.m. The waitress appeared to be uninterested and vanished for awhile \n\nHmm. I heard a little bit of buzz about this place. I definitely won't be coming back.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A612tchdDPeQCYAX9NMkeg", "review_id": "L6EDkV7geP6nIjvclJ5lqQ", "text": "This is one of our favorite places. First, Everything on the menu is to die for. I get my usual, chicken gumbo with a side of brocolli, we have recently been getting our son the catfish sticks, I am not a catfish person, but wow! I help him eat them, if he lets me. ;) I could go on and on about the other fantastic favorites, \nWe get treated so special there which is really nice. It feels like home. And our sons favorite thing is Dino, the music man. He isn't always there, but you can catch him at lunch or in the evenings starting around 6. That's a nice deal considering most place don't start music till 8, that's our kids bedtime.\nI highly recommend this place to anyone!!", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6F-5GaueiVKkRg7LYTCfxQ", "review_id": "A5yKbFVYZYusTVq8l2dzzQ", "text": "Crawfish \u00e9touff\u00e9e is fabulous!  Bluesey singer on Fridays topped off our evening.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MIUyyxrnBcY0K4UwKLXskA", "review_id": "7evyDyAvQfqf3blE8CuwvQ", "text": "I LOVE this place!  Great gumbo and delicious home made potato chips.  Lots of flavor and a perfect lunch spot.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NcusypTJDWlu7zABnYOxUg", "review_id": "jIAuAYNO52JHerwZjmh1Bw", "text": "My husband is from New Orleans and we go out of our way to eat at Baby Kay's (we live in Gilbert!).  It's as authentic as a restaurant in NOLA and one of the best restaurants in Phoenix overall- for good tasting food at a reasonable price.  I get the Baby Kay's combo with Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, Red Beans and Rice, and Green Olive Coleslaw (OMG So freaking good!).  We order extra links of Andouille sausage to add to our beans and rice.  The bread is excellent and soaks up the little spoonful of gumbo broth at the bottom of the bowl so nicely.  My hubby orders a Turbo Dog and raves about the overall flavor combo of the Turbo Dog and the gumbo, etc.  The poor reviews surprise me because I have never had anything but a great experience, service and food quality-wise.  I love on certain nights they have the live Jazz music (singer or sax player).  I highly recommend Baby Kay's to my clients in from out of town, family and friends visiting and especially locals. Locals =you will be glad you took my recommendation.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "brWkvc6mqR5jMKXjBdz9HA", "review_id": "Pjk4IhRcSNMbVWI3EdXGbg", "text": "I love this place. The chicken, andouille sausage Jambalaya is great. So is the crab or crawfish etouffee. Between March and June they have crawfish boils. get a couple of pounds as an appetizer and go to town on them. Dont forget to suck those heads!", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ncFbDwW5V4RfoEkhcAPfBA", "review_id": "oP9Cu4it0P0qizQ4s4TJPw", "text": "Hushpuppies and gumbo!", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KiD3w2SvwCSRjhEpI0Q2ZA", "review_id": "DoRjE6gJAeKqcygkAzOoXw", "text": "I like Baby Kay's for a number of reasons\n\n1.Its locally owned\n2.Good patio\n3.Friendly Staff\n4.Exceptional happy hour deals.\n5.Great Food!\n\nI've had just about everything on the menu at one point or another and there isn't too much that will disappoint. The Gumbos and Jambalaya are delicious. The po boys are... Well, they're po boys. By their very nature they are just plain 'ol bread and seafood. Avoid the Shrimp Remoulade unless you REALLY, REALLY looooove horseradish and mayo.  The green olive slaw is fantastic and so are the hush puppies. Try the Lulu's wings if you like a spicy/sweet wing. The food overall is fantastic, comforting, well seasoned and filling.\n\nThe staff is knowledgeable about the menu and willing to answer any questions you may have. They are always friendly and accommodating. Quick they are not. But the food is outstanding and everyone is always so nice, I don't care that my dining experience is usually a little slow.\n\nMy boyfriend and I come here maybe once a month. Its in a great location and reasonably priced. Love this place.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3CrMsd5tB7LW5gQUdvI_PA", "review_id": "vOTfl495sFIAmzja0E5_AQ", "text": "I've been coming here for years...the best.  One of my favs is the lulu wings.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nLXfL00a9nSjB7T_OqKscw", "review_id": "lcHLsyekxeyt6QpuWT4dcw", "text": "Great place, great food, great staff.\nI just had a chicken salad but my husband had the Jambalaya, he said it was the best he had ever had.Had the bread pouding for dessert..fantastic! We wil certainly return.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nP2HH7Qe5UtSsjeEH3NZuQ", "review_id": "R3DOUP71zGn-KK3C6zb6mQ", "text": "Looking for Cajun? Look no further. My favorites are the etufee and gumbo. I stopped in on a Friday night and had the pork chop special, it had to be the biggest and most tender chop I've had! For those of you looking for a classic dirty rice they took me back to a LA coonass swap party. The live guitar sole was a great addition for back ground music.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PKsOqKJp1-YyAFjTsx_XBQ", "review_id": "uYy6KryRtP2samZJB_AVVg", "text": "The best food in Phoenix. Any time I am the Valley I make sure to stop in. Really miss the place. Looking for something a little different? Give them a try you won't be disappointed.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hSEv6hOHIJt2kaFHr2vsPw", "review_id": "XpO4SbmaJH5tQK-e0j6lvQ", "text": "Never really been a cajun fan but I have to say, this place totally changed my opinion on it!", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kemtiwLut4qMqSZNXax_Gw", "review_id": "P1_nGtoZCpY1kyA-gnWU5A", "text": "Absolutely delicious :) My boyfriend and I went for my birthday and enjoyed every bite!\nWe ordered the Cajun combination entree and a seafood po'boy (half catfish, half shrimp).\n\nIf I had to choose a favorite, I'd choose the Crawfish \u00e9touff\u00e9e - but I'd have it all again. \n\nWe will definitely be going back. Staff was friendly and place had a nice ambience.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OTYU1jI4QmIbfnDYob_QoQ", "review_id": "_egYvrEKOQYacXWFfacGKg", "text": "Baby Kay's is the Real Deal!!! Great food, Great staff,Best crawfish etouffee around !! Their shirmp cocktail and the cocktail sauce will really make your eyes water but it's OHHH so good !!!", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RxfFQxUtSIGYwTKU_rvAeg", "review_id": "SusdXligbafpcrG6OcK-Sg", "text": "This has become one of my favorite local spots. I got take-out here once a year or so ago, but wanting to use our Entertainment book coupons, we came twice recently. We dined in the last two times and really enjoyed our meals. The service is attentive and friendly and the atmosphere is very chill and low-key. Last night (Thursday), there was a blues performer alternating between his violin and guitar. \n\nI have been to New Orleans many times and having lived in the Florida panhandle, I love, love LOVE, anything with crawfish. Boy, do they do it right with their crawfish etouffee! Fair warning that their food can be spicy but that is typical with that food genre. I have had their seafood gumbo (chunky, spicy goodness), jambalaya, fried catfish, fried shrimp....everything is very good. I particularly love their hushpuppies with the spicy remoulade sauce. You can tell it has a lot of horseradish in it, which I love. \n\nThey also have great mixed drinks (my favorite is the Creamsicle) and they have a good selection of Louisiana beers. I honestly think this restaurant is a great representation of Cajun style food and feel lucky to have it my hood!", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NNy1kBkDONGbJ-Bz1zkB3A", "review_id": "G28t_HqL91amiSe1Ezi20A", "text": "The jambalaya and seafood gumbo were excellent, and the prices were very reasonable.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "blxEp00o4x1S7ulrmxvnTQ", "review_id": "0kvWrJ6Sqkxy8iaGFK7vDg", "text": "After having such a phenomenal 2011 Thanksgiving from Baby Kay's, we were anticipating another wonderful experience this year.  We were greatly disappointed.  Our order included 2 turkeys, gravy, cole slaw, dressing, cranberries and dirty rice.  The difference between this year and last year was so great that we couldn't believe this was the same restaurant. Let me explain. \n\nThe turkeys were good. They tasted the same. The dressing was okay but not as filled with nuts and flavor as last year. We had to add a lot of butter, chicken stock and nuts to make it tasty or even close to last year's savory decadence.  The cranberries lived up to last year's order. They were delicious. The cole slaw was a mason jar ($20) of mayo filled with 1/4 cabbage and 10 green olives minced. It should have been more like a salad and less like a mayo spread.  The dirty rice - last year was sticky long rain rice with many pieces of delicious nuggets of crumbly meat. This year it was white rice, similar to Uncle Ben's, loose and with barely any meat. Last but not least, the gravy. It was so burnt that we called the restaurant and returned it. Imagine eating burnt popcorn with flour, butter and Lawry's gravy seasoning and you'll understand. The second batch was only 40% burnt rather than 75% like the first order.   \n \nFrom the minute thanksgiving ended last year, our family was talking about the amazing meal. This continued to be the topic of conversation over the course of the year.  We were so excited to enjoy the flavorful, mouthwatering food again.   This year, with every bite, we became more and more disappointed.  We tried to understand why it was so different. The only explanation we could come up with is that the chef must have changed.  This meal was not worth $400.  If it was like last year, we could have been charged $800 and we would have been happy to pay for it.  Baby Kay's - I'm writing this email so that you will hopefully read this and go back to your former way of cooking.  Your food was so amazing that I want to give you the chance to go back to your old way of cooking. Please read this Baby Kay's.  I'm rooting for you!", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pE0vnjSfvv58nC_8MG8j2g", "review_id": "Ee92LwxKHJRV-0LPzD-eLw", "text": "I cannot recommend Baby Kay's. I've tried to like it but I am always disappointed by the food, despite others' aplomb. I'm from New Orleans and have dined at the Crescent City's fine Cajun and Creole restaurants, so I know what good Cajun and Creole food is. Unfortunately, Baby Kay's falls short of what good, classic Cajun and Creole food should be.\n\nI feel sad writing this review because I do not want people to be turned away from Cajun and Creole food, but I feel very sad that, for many people, Baby Kay's will be their only taste of the bayou.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hcaN1AF-iW3-vOxLpYGDSA", "review_id": "LVxtYaNaPZz_g8VEzGWHeQ", "text": "Catfish Po'boy and crawfish etoufee lunch combo were outstanding!  We can't wait to come back!", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-yZJr73bAoPtlpHUL7JBzg", "review_id": "o6XvBAusI3g0Qat8hxdg5Q", "text": "Excellent Food! The shrimp etouffee was delicious, the green olive coleslaw was tasty, the garlic bread was fresh and hot, the catfish was quite possibly the best I ever had and the homemade bread pudding with whiskey sauce and pecans... just stunning. We asked for extra lemon and bread and they were there in less than a minute. \n\nThis restaurant is a delight and one of my new favorites. I've been to New Orleans a number of times and this cajun restaurant met my expectations.\n\nOnly complaint is $2.40 for a soda.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kF1gCFlaXrUzzbuiWCGvAA", "review_id": "UO9XDSMkdToI9R2LKQtK1Q", "text": "Fabulous food, great service, enjoyable live entertainment on a Wednesday night!!!! Great place for Cajun fare!!!", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TTjO2JhQnEs44Mxp2WnDcw", "review_id": "tT2pUiTCcEKMea3RergKeQ", "text": "Delicious! the pork chop is to die for! definatly a hole in the wall, definatly worth it!", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "el_BsZHqhCZK_VG27TyPBA", "review_id": "k5dGzA7rg2IvjNJJ-YecBQ", "text": "I love a good jambalaya, and this place really came through. The rice, chicken, and sausage were all delicious. Perfect amount of spiciness, and an amazing flavor.\n\nThe dinner came with a small salad, and some good garlic bread. I'll definitely be back to try some gumbo and one of their desserts, maybe the bread pudding which is supposed to be amazing.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gl4YAXIG881Og2sgOFxbpw", "review_id": "n8-CgwuHtqPjwziwlBPwlw", "text": "Awesome Cajun cuisine!  I got the Cajun Combo, it had \u00e9touff\u00e9e, jambalaya and gumbo. Came with really tasty garlic toast.  Everything was delicious with great flavor.  The night I was there they had a gentleman playing Cajun music on his guitar adding to the atmosphere.  I highly recommend.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SZ5sx3eoAFL7H-s6myMqUA", "review_id": "bHQOtZlqKgVrlkB4QOsR6A", "text": "I ordered the Cajun Combination and it was AWESOME. If your close by you have to check this place out, if your not close by you need to make the time to go here!", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "55tAixiWWGk0GsxJlPvXCA", "review_id": "-hx19IKJS4tONRuN2AWG_Q", "text": "The only time I ever had \"cajun\" food before I went to Baby Kay's last week was when I was at Disneyland...and I was not impressed with Disneyland's version of \"cajun\" (Sorry, Walt! Love the rest of the place). I went with three friends from work last week, and it was just fabulous all-around. I'm not a big fan of a lot of spice, but Baby Kay's does a good job not completely overwhelming their food with so much spice you can't taste anything but. I had the catfish with court bouillon sauce. The fish was definitely fresh, breaded with something heavenly and light, and you get a filet and a half...of the biggest catfish I've ever seen. There's spice in the breading, but it's SO good...the sauce is nice, too! When you go, you really need a Hurricane...oh, my! And if you like ice cream, go for the bourbon chocolate sundae dessert. I didn't even need the ice cream...the sauce was so good I could have eaten it by itself! Definitely a must-go-to place!", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bXpfj8725k6deWK6PZD-qw", "review_id": "h7Svp_f2FYLkSXhUlTXKXg", "text": "I'm here for happy hour prices can not be beat the shrimp cocktail is out of this world the cocktail sauce will make you sit up and take notice! Service was very lack luster the waitress was more interested in talking with men at the bar then seeing if I needed more ice tea...", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "3FRzcb41y7LYr5yRMQSoqw", "review_id": "7jrCiuUlTUaEPobx0tMEZQ", "text": "My co-worker took me here and I'll forever love her for it. \n\nBest. Gumbo. EVER.\n\nAnd the garlic bread. And the shrimp cocktail. And the crawfish. \n\nI think I know what I'll be eating for lunch tomorrow. You should too!", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MJ2xFLYg_e9d62Wbxr50aQ", "review_id": "xibXOQMfC8ADggOhlRfZnA", "text": "my review is already biased from the start.  i've tried cajun cuisine about 3 times now and i'm not a huge fan.  i don't mind eating food with seasoning and some pepper.  but i don't like eating fire sauce in any of my food.  lol.\n\nwell, i ordered the lunch special which was some type of chowder with jambalaya on the side.  the jambalaya was way too hot for my taste buds.  i was on fire.   and the chowder was just okay.\n\nthe service was good but the food experience was just okay.  i really can't give the food a bad review because cajun is just not my cup of tea.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uPOstSXooqS__QF5AJxsJA", "review_id": "WFZHl4Y65nFamq4V7wu5-A", "text": "This is the go to place. When the group can't decide where to go for lunch this is the one place we can all agree on. Fun friendly service and really good food. Don't miss this if you are near the Biltmore. Make sure you try the green olive slaw!", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "si9KaaHw3CS08mpTQfI0kA", "review_id": "FuVDLT6F0O4aNhq6LU0JmA", "text": "Had lunch with my 6 year old on Friday, April 6.  I ordered the shrimp poboy and seafood gumbo.  Both were mediocre. Service was friendly but took a long time to get the food out and even longer to get the bill.  I had a local dines coupon so I thought I would try this place out.  My son ordered from the kids menu- chicken nugget with fries. The nugget were the dinosaur ones you buy at the store in the freezer bags and heat it up.  In my opinion, the quality of the kids menu/food should try to equal that of the adult.  If the kids menu is created to have one and serves frozen food then I could have fed my son at home.  Everything was mediocre.  I also ordered a togo 1/2 poboy and 1/2 gumbo combo for my husband.  He didn't think the food was that good either.  Even with the coupon,I spent out of pocket $25 on 2 adult lunch.  Pricey for mediocre food and service. Would not recommend this place.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7nlZJW84Adt6oYn2shnn_g", "review_id": "ro_1lD2u7L8U8ZbHGQb4Jg", "text": "Had the 1/2 po'boy and cup of gumbo. Delish! Slight bitterness in the gumbo, but mixed in a little of that mayo/horseraddish it made it great. Nice place for lunch, sat outside in the perfect March weather.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "H9BHVApwXG6CS1Q-e1987A", "review_id": "LtDvIzwrhtnWHvE-SFMKpQ", "text": "We love this place, the food is incredible but for me what's more important is that the staff treat you like family. When you walk in you feel welcomed and at home right away. The wait staff are super friendly and are always quick to offer any help or advice on the menu items.  The food is awesome especially the crayfish ettoufee!", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8UgwN_TM_1mw32nxR6Z3Yw", "review_id": "QzUf7eyhpZKEylgSTe-Opg", "text": "i'm a former new orleanian, so i came in to this place a skeptic.\n\nthe red beans and rice were outstanding. i wouldn't give it a 100%, but a solid 90. I'd be happier if there were cornbread and if they had crystal hot sauce. also, better rice to bean to sausage ratio (currently needs more rice and sausage, slightly less bean).\n\ni also had the boudin balls. they were good in and of themselves, but they were served with garlic bread (i don't think i was ever served garlic bread in a cajun restaurant during my years in nola) and some weird marmalade. i still have no idea what that marmalade was or why it was there, but again, the boudin itself was great.\n\nthe hush puppies were also really good. \n\nthe portions were giant, and i'd definitely go back time and time again.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V8IgwToO4jsxqC0RrpMwyA", "review_id": "Hv8KG09quQl5-AutSDkfAQ", "text": "One of my all time favorite places to meet up with friends.  I have been coming to Baby Kay's for several years now.  The staff is always friendly and accommodating.  The inside of the restaurant has an area for families or those with larger groups, a bar area in the back and an outside sitting area.  \n\nI don't like seafood, but their menu has a large enough variety of non-seafood items for me to choose from.  I have tried just about every non-seafood item they have to offer too.  My favorite entrees are the Pork Chop special with dirty rice and fettuccine with cream sauce and chicken.  And I must always get the Spinach and Artichoke appetizer as well.  \n\nAs mentioned before, this is a New Orleans Cajun style restaurant, so be prepared for a little bit of spiciness.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6rRYH_b1SBMI6ibB6OY2Ig", "review_id": "5IHPt7m0E640aWhYe4kzxg", "text": "Stopped in today for a early dinner. The service was good. Unlike other places, if a server was walking by and saw that you needed something, they took care of you even if it wasn't their table. Top notch.\n\nThe food was mediocre. I've spent a lot of time in New Orleans and am very familiar with Creole cooking. I spent a week there in 2011 and had the opportunity to spend some time cooking with several of the local chefs. Baby Kay's red beans and rice is made with a common dark red kidney bean. While this bean has its uses, it is not the correct bean for red beans and rice. The correct bean is less common, smaller, lighter in color and makes a much creamier dish. It would be like tying to make RB&R with a pinto bean, It's just not the correct flavor or texture. The bean used in Creole country is Camellia brand. While even the Camellia brand calls itself a \"red kidney bean\" it is the correct bean and very different from a dark kidney bean. I know that's a lot about beans, but this is an important distinction. Baby Kay's RB&R were too thick and not the right texture. Also, the rice was overcooked and mushy. It seemed like they were trying to hide it under the beans. \n\nThe seafood gumbo was just meh. It didn't have the richness you expect in a gumbo. It seems like they don't start their gumbo with a roux leading to a creole sauce. It was just a thin soup. Not the correct texture or flavor. Other than three shrimp which were properly cooked, but had no flavor, there were crayfish. Regarding the shrimp you really have to salt them heavily. These shrimp lacked seasoning. The crayfish were previously frozen and had a mushy texture. All in all not great. If a Cajun place can't get RB&R and gumbo right, there is no reason to try any of their other dishes.\n\nOne last thing, if you want to taste proper RB&R, as strange as it sounds, head to Popeye's chicken. They are hands down the best RB&R in the city and win \"best of\" awards every year in New Orleans.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3dno9Y7mtvi2tq6IfMpDeA", "review_id": "XBv1sbSud0cyaJJK3_lh5w", "text": "I guess its about time I reviewed Baby Kay's. Long overdue really.\n\nI come here quite often since I work across the street (so close we walk most of the time) and am lucky enough to be treated to lunch as a nice perk to my job.\n\nI've never had even a mediocre meal here. Its excellent every time, and spot on with the proper Cajun flavors.\n\nDirty rice - excellent\nJambalaya - excellent\nGumbo - excellent\nCrawfish etouffee - OUTSTANDING\n\nMy typical meal here is to get the Cajun Combo, which has a healthy \"cup\" of the bottom three on my list above. \n\nEven the potato salad and cole slaw are truly friggin fantastic.\n\nIf you like Cajun food you must go here. If you haven't had it, get your butt to Baby Kay's and give it a try!\n\nOh! and they have this hot sauce called \"Louisiana Gold\". Really great and goes awesome with their dishes. I put it (a lot!) on everything but the Divine etouffee.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "8pOmZsOISjpxbdX3vdbA5g", "review_id": "z9I1-35PqRiqWHKLgdg3iA", "text": "Hands down best Cajun food in the Valley. Very authentic, having traveled to New Orleans many times. One thing you have to remember, this is not the gritty Cajun food you may be used to, it is of the more refined higher-quality variety. The food here was created by a native chef from New Orleans and resembles more the high-end style of cooking rather than ordinary street food. If you are not familiar with the higher quality Cajun food, you may be disappointed that it is not what you are used to. For those who can appreciate haute cuisine, this is a must. I highly recommend their Crawfish \u00c9touff\u00e9e, without peer or equal anywhere in town! A good \u00c9touff\u00e9e is the true measure of a Cajun restaurant. Also the seafood Gumbo is truly magnificent, light with clarity rather than heavy and thick, it has many layers of flavor. One of the best Gumbos I have ever had. Their signature Cole Slaw is light and refreshing rather than heavy, it includes green olives which give it a unique and distinctive Cajun flare! Overall, great service, highly recommended!", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tXP2NYDgoY_SNrmvp0sVrQ", "review_id": "zsQovvfK6vitUwXjDFpG1Q", "text": "I won't go on and on about Baby Kays, but instead, direct you to consider other reviews.  Remember that everyone's tastes are different and many will compare to food they ate elsewhere, especially NOLA.  The truth is, even in Louisiana, you'll find an \u00e9touff\u00e9e that is outstanding, and half a block away...an \u00e9touff\u00e9e that doesn't compare.  With that said, Baby Kay's is the best Cajun food in Phoenix.  Period.  Many thanks to Kay (Mrs. R.) for sharing her recipes and delighting my taste buds.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5D7a5YZh2mwqx3UQEclUaQ", "review_id": "QG6cmMF3WdyY6aTgMXaSkA", "text": "Service was top notch, the wait staff was helpful. Love the atmosphere and location, great place to arrive early and walk around or just relax on the outdoor area before your meal. There is a cigar shop a few doors down great place to grab a cigar before or after your meal but thats a whole other review. The food is authentic you'd feel like you were on the gulf coast or perhaps even in New Orleans. I had ordered the Crawfish Etoufee creamy and served on rice in case you're not familiar with the entree.  Very well done and had the right amount of spice and flavoring wasn't too spicy  or hot (heat). You definitely cannot go wrong with this place if you're taking out of town guest there or business clients.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "94Qw4ldiJKjLvm7kM-CW-g", "review_id": "S7mWr-UnFWCfY5RRgL9qbQ", "text": "The \u00e9touff\u00e9e was really good as was the gumbo. Their wings weren't bad either. Only the Jambalaya was off. Too much black pepper. Not much in the way of ambience and its tucked away in a larger shopping center next to Trader Joes. I would come back again and have more \u00e9touff\u00e9e...it is my favorite Cajun dish...", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IFc_NLA04PTXeH7G11UEJA", "review_id": "0ppAUmB3kVWwhKPJu5Zc3A", "text": "Came to this restaurant after finding it by mistake.  What a quaint little place...more quiet actually in the  bar area...at least on a Tuesday.  Food was good, prices not so bad.  We had an appetizer sampler, the reason it's CAJUN...hot and spicy most of it.  I LOVED the crabcake so much i ordered the \"Seafood burger\".  It was FABULOUS.  My husband had the beef Po'Boy, not bad he says.  The Live music was a nice touch, not too loud, and better than the same ol same ol you get at other restaurants.  My only complaint...not complaint really just strange..was going into the kitchen to use the restroom.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qPZ7AMiOVEhIjOXreRWdcg", "review_id": "Ani3Hr2CMdFCSIYuYvVx0Q", "text": "Seafood etouffee, gumbo, jambalaya and the Baby Kay's Seafood Appetizer plate ...  YUM!!!  We got a great bottle of wine on special for $18.  The waiter, Nick, was fantastic and I wish I lived closer so I could come more often.  \n\nThey are moving to a new location and will be closed after Aug 31 until Nov sometime.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3dno9Y7mtvi2tq6IfMpDeA", "review_id": "7BAnBvmLh-jLa2cUixSC1A", "text": "UPDATE!! - Baby Kays is closing at their current location effective 8/31/13. Their A-HOLE landlord of 20 years did not even give them a chance to renew their lease. Instead the landlord just signed with a different restaurant and gave my beloved 60 days notice to vacate!\n\nAnyway, the new location will open at the old Richardson's location on 16th Street and Bethany sometime in November. You can follow their facebook page for updates or stop in and they will take down your email address and email you updates.\n\nEnjoy. You betta go get some etouffee while you can!!!\n\nHad it yet again today. As good as ever. YUM.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6G8vLJUi1Ees2qC3RGA3Nw", "review_id": "PBeNZzLi1eoCJUccMgVWSg", "text": "I've been to Baby Kay's three times. The first time was probably about eight years ago, and I honestly can't remember what I ate or any details so it can essentially be ignored. The most recent visits were about a month apart and the last was today. The food is okay, but extremely overpriced and underflavored. The red beans and \"rice\" dish, w/andouille for an extra $1, is essentially a plate of beans with about two tablespoons' worth of white rice, plus about an ounce of their green olive coleslaw. Ok, it -was- reasonably spicy but should have been no more than about six bucks because what it really equated to was an appetizer as far as I'm concerned, and the amount of beans grossly outweighed the amount of rice. Their special today was 8 fried shrimp with dirty rice crawfish etouffee and one side. I got the coleslaw again. The amount of food, for $14, was pitiful - a half serving, essentially. And this time the flavor was just totally lacking. The full crawfish etouffee dish price is $19 which is murderously expensive and as I discovered today it just doesn't have much flavour. The dirty rice had what appeared to be minced beef in it and was light on the pepper. Even the garlic bread wasn't any better than I could have made myself with a cheap baguette from Fry's, butter and some chopped fresh garlic. I know everyone's been fapping on about authentic flavour here, but if that's what this is then I much prefer Pappadeaux. Save your money - there's no value to be had in this restaurant.\n\nEdit 20130902: Tonight my wife made a simple meal of a packet of store-bought Tony Chachere jambalaya with some chopped up polska kielbasa sausage in it. It was delicious. Taste buds still working - check.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qb3lltSzKhTSL2jbc9HqyQ", "review_id": "58wf-C6zhmOrsulmX1mDlA", "text": "Being that I am a New Orleans native, this is by far the most authentic Cajun food i have found in the valley. The wait staff is always friendly and even remember me most of the time. They serve a lot of New Orleans drinks including Abita beer. The seafood gumbo is awesome! For lunch you can get a half poboy and a cup of soup which is the perfect lunch portion. I tell anyone that asks me about finding good Cajun food to go to Baby Kay's. Can't wait until their new location opens.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "G72bs75BqgW9NAVv00ADTw", "review_id": "A8Xwvli6Go7P3HnLEBGrFQ", "text": "What? I never reviewed Baby Kay's? unbelievable!\nWell, there is not much I can say because every time we go there we end up ordering the same thing! haha...\n\nAnd that is the Cajun combination: Chicken Gumbo, Crawfish Etouffee, Chicken, and Sausage Jambalaya, cup of each. It comes with a side, I always get the cole slaw (which I love, it has green olives) and hubby always gets the potato salad, which he also loves.\n\nI just checked their site and it says they are hoping to reopen on 2/2014 on the new location. Counting the days!", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gJUmwkTDP23rH8aUugKsNQ", "review_id": "Fo9QfVAkej9tGeUqDa9aBQ", "text": "I have been there twice and enjoyed the food both times. First time there I had the Shrimp Boil. VERY Cajun (spicy) but very good. Second visit I had the Crawfish Boil which was excellent. The other person in my party had the Crawfish Etoufee which he said was very good. The service is a little slow but all the wait staff is very friendly.", "business_id": "24qSrF_XOrvaHDBy-gLIQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9vxUUOoasnu8gtoXRwAhYw", "review_id": "YxtvE3bClz4VaUAsbtdtYg", "text": "Oh happy day! Find me a service professional who is both professional and wonderful at service. They took in my upright Miele - which is like taking an appendage for a woman with children and animals - and told me it would be about a week. They called with a very reasonable estimate and voila, my treasured vacuum was in my possession exactly a week later, working like new. \n\nOwners are husband-wife and could not have been nicer. Yay for ABC! Do I hear Michael Jackson and a dance coming on??? Sorry but these guys are great.", "business_id": "SaStkl2wAsvwzT1AjjG4tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "uU7b1bOthrXDecpBCUKemQ", "text": "A vacuum center almost seems so outdated or something, considering, we live in a world where if the vacuum breaks, you go buy a new one.  Even if it is a Dyson.  Well, I can be super frugal and there was no way I was buying another vacuum when the one that needed fixing was over $400 to start out with. But over 7 years later, the Dyson needed some repairs.  $100 later after a trip to ABC Vacuum, the Dyson Animal is working like it is brand new again!  It came back fixed, cleaned and in PERFECT condition.  I highly recommend ABC Vacuum.  Quick service done right!", "business_id": "SaStkl2wAsvwzT1AjjG4tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kk05snSafuIFK0lsxoMNzA", "review_id": "kHnW1NNkG_yXBWStc63yjA", "text": "Rude customer service on the phone-like you are doing me a favor even answering my questions regarding bringing my vacuum in for repair=I am going somewhere else.", "business_id": "SaStkl2wAsvwzT1AjjG4tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wpttFnN9WvxKqEiir_lB7w", "review_id": "ZnX7Sl_Iq29g79GHnMxi4g", "text": "Once again I dragged myself out of the house on Saturday to buy vac bags. And once again they are closed. Good family owned business, but call before you waste the time and gas.", "business_id": "SaStkl2wAsvwzT1AjjG4tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "47YykOaEUcO8zTpC3O5iOg", "review_id": "WYR3pp-zDJtzOG8b73boTA", "text": "The best vacuum store in Phoenix HANDS DOWN!! They sold me a reconditioned vacuum and it was as good as new. I get my bags there too. Appreciate their environmental views (reuse instead of throw it away) and that they are a family owned business. If you need your vacuum serviced, to buy parts/vacuums, or accessories this is the place to go!!", "business_id": "SaStkl2wAsvwzT1AjjG4tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LkKDgIjLtIVmfzOLikODqQ", "review_id": "iUaZoabLveuvNHEsxQfx0w", "text": "You cannot get much better than this place. Great customer service and attitude. They guarantee their work and products. I will always buy from these wonderful people. The best in Phoenix", "business_id": "SaStkl2wAsvwzT1AjjG4tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KRvx3YeAa5MZZGDGHLXrIg", "review_id": "IcVdai_3CeaOYbFjkyKS4w", "text": "I called ahead to make sure they were open. They were easy to find. I was a little disappointed in selection but what they had was all very nice stuff at good price. I really liked that they were very laid back. They HELPED, but didn't PUSH like happened at a different shop. The reason I bought there was they let me TRY out the vacuum! If I am going to spend good money I want to try it first. Overall I was happy and God forbid this vacuum breaks, I will take it here to fix. I learned my lesson, keep your vacuum you like, they are hard to replace!", "business_id": "SaStkl2wAsvwzT1AjjG4tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dV6DUdMKPUoi5wLdqRJOUw", "review_id": "2eoOQzxALy7x3Qeao6Yx0A", "text": "This is a family owned business.  They are the best in the vacuum world. You will definitely get the best deal in town for purchase or repair.  No run around, just good deals!!!  Love this shop and family!!!!!", "business_id": "SaStkl2wAsvwzT1AjjG4tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TEGWADXt1VA1832jbVtSqA", "review_id": "R4QTLPdbVl7opnEO7R4IsQ", "text": "Absolutely love the casual personalized service. These people are experts and I would not trust my Kirby wo anyone else! (so glad I stopped falling for Dyson marketing and went with a real vacuum!) \nAlways love to give my money to local shops!", "business_id": "SaStkl2wAsvwzT1AjjG4tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iYdCPrElZeJKB3CyVuanOA", "review_id": "GTZrZLsQ-dbI-U3wjPA8ew", "text": "I've been wanting LASIK for years and this place was really close to where I live, so I checked them out first.  Long story short, they told me I was not a candidate for LASIK because of my high prescription.  Normally they'd recommend ICLs (implantable contact lenses) but the anterior chamber of my eyes were too shallow.  So they said there was nothing they could do for me and told me I was better off in contacts/glasses.  I was pretty discouraged until an optometrist friend of mine recommended getting several other opinions (she worked for a LASIK center that did eyes worse than mine) ... and I did.\n\nHere's where I learned the truth of BDPEC... apparently within the local ophthalmologist community, they are FAMOUS for pushing ICLs.  So let me save you some time here.  If your near-sighted prescription is worse than -6.00, they will recommend ICLs (below that they will do LASIK).  FYI - ICLs cost a lot more than LASIK, too (ka-ching!).  Anyways, if you don't fit that ICL bucket, they'd rather let you walk.  After doing more research, I discovered that a high-prescription ALONE does not a bad LASIK patient make, which is what BDPEC led me to believe.  In fact, the other doctors told me that because my corneas are way above average in thickness, my risk for complications is much lower!  Imagine that!  \n\nI'm sure that if you fit into the BDPEC business model, you will get great results.  However, I STRONGLY encourage anyone considering refractive correction surgery to do your research and get at least 2 or 3 opinions outside of BDPEC.  They operate on a business-first model vs. clinical-first.\n\nGood luck!", "business_id": "4R8uKEIwTVzHGLa3Edub0Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "va0CpyGqJsF26ZHHn7-dAA", "review_id": "-llO1t_yc57xPbEmdRlItw", "text": "Dr Pinkert is awesome !  He is one of the best Vision Drs in the Valley , plus he is cool as ....  I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW !", "business_id": "4R8uKEIwTVzHGLa3Edub0Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4gaG2PMS5erPnRmf7oEYNA", "review_id": "dqXHH6GzPFML0AWwWljcyQ", "text": "I was referred here for my husband to get LASIK by a good friend who works in an optometrist department. She said that the treatment and doctor were the best and there were plenty of other LASIK centers that she had seen substandard results from. Noting this, we went to BDP for a free consultation expecting the best. What we got was the worst. \nMaking the appt was easy and the people on the phone were pleasant. However, when we got into the office, they acted like we couldn't afford the procedure and therefore weren't worth the time. They didn't explain any of the tests they did, nor did they talk to my husband the entire 2 hours he was there. When my husband tried to ask questions, he was ignored. When the doctor saw him, it wasn't any better. He was brief and to the point. My husband required PRK LASIK and it would be about $4000. When my husband tried to ask a question or inquire about the vision for life program, he was told quickly about the medications he would need to purchase in addition to the procedure. The doctor then promptly closed his folder and left. \nIn contrast to this, we visited another LASIK doctor with good ratings and were treated like we were worth his time, explained everything to, and talked to thoroughly about the procedure and medications. They never once left us in the dark, nor did they treat us substandard. The price was the same as BDP, the difference was in how we were treated. Sadly, I was excited to go to BDP and now will not due to their attitudes towards us.", "business_id": "4R8uKEIwTVzHGLa3Edub0Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zemraIXtdaNmeVdtstDjCg", "review_id": "fR3Ix-DTvZyIiu8p3abVfw", "text": "Had Lasik last Friday!! Best thing I ever did. Only regret is that I didn't do it years ago! Staff and Doctors are the best. Very professional and knowledgeable. I checked around and not only is the instruments they use the best. The cost is great.\nLove my new eyesight Barnet Dulaney Perkins!", "business_id": "4R8uKEIwTVzHGLa3Edub0Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_X1zedRYJt_pf7fosmForA", "review_id": "Waju_KU_jORsNCCxolxWZw", "text": "The Doc fixed my eye & the staff rocks... you all get out of Jail for free... Maricopa County Jail only.", "business_id": "4R8uKEIwTVzHGLa3Edub0Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3yZ4FSQH1wNF5wZgn6ha5Q", "review_id": "-Wqp6yrtuBlW2DD-9YcLnQ", "text": "After years of being scared, I finally decided to have Lasik done.  One of the best things I have ever done, and worth every dollar.  I visited other eye centers, but Barnet Dulaney Perkins was the best.  The staff is very friendly and very informative.  From my consultation to the Lasik procedure, I was explained everything that was being done or would be done.  Dr. Fintelmann was AWESOME!  I am reading at 20/15!  After 25 years of wearing glasses, I am glad I made the decision to go to Barnet Dulaney Perkins and rid myself of my eye-crutches.", "business_id": "4R8uKEIwTVzHGLa3Edub0Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zemraIXtdaNmeVdtstDjCg", "review_id": "1Z4CsP8szkAuQbHzODFURw", "text": "Just realized today is my 1 year anniversary of my Lasik.. Still PERFECT VISION!!", "business_id": "4R8uKEIwTVzHGLa3Edub0Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P6D9nJkBrx7rhyGtpHxHUg", "review_id": "UufVV0GYs5bQsK_COKw8Hw", "text": "Their commercials got me in the door but their customer service, knowledge and wonderful staff has me going back for my surgery.  Everyone I spoke with was very knowledgeable; they explained everything about the procedure and even offered financing.  \nVery clean, very friendly, can't wait to get my vision corrected.", "business_id": "4R8uKEIwTVzHGLa3Edub0Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UjJ6f7hgVUrJIbpyEbXRfg", "review_id": "igUTRgvMSq8Df9c4wlhaew", "text": "I would recommend Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center to my wife, family and friends.  They were very friendly and very informative from start to finish and answered every question I had.  The surgery was successful and the recovery time was fairly quick, however there was a few hours of major pain afterwards.  I asked a few friends who have had LASIK and they said the same pain duration post surgery.  To respond to another review regarding it's all about the money.  Um, ya if it weren't they wouldn't be in business using top of the line equipment during your initial exam and surgery, which I'd gladly pay a few dollars extra to have.  Their pricing is competitive, not the cheapest and not the most expensive, just right.\n\nOf course, I only have a sample size of one and I plan on keeping it that way.", "business_id": "4R8uKEIwTVzHGLa3Edub0Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bmP_CaPgcVwIehg5i0ZJDQ", "review_id": "jt7a8WrjHMS38Ve8DpjQFw", "text": "I just had my LASIK procedure completed at BDPEC on 19 Jul 2013. So far, so good. My vision is still a bit hazy but I checked out at 20/20 during my post-op the following day. AMAZING!\n\nI got off to a shaky start with this clinic. The person who performed the consultation exams was extremely friendly and professional. She did seem to want to push me toward the ICL but when the doctor (Dr. Schiff) came in to review my results, he said there was absolutely no need for that and said I was an excellent LASIK candidate. (I did not feel that he tried to steer me into a procedure that I did not need.) His 'bedside manner' was perfectly acceptable and I felt he was thorough. He reviewed my results with me, explained the procedure, and then popped in a demonstrative video for me for me to watch.   \n\nAfter meeting with him, I was directed to a person I refer to as 'The Closer.' He explained my surgical cost, what the day of the procedure would be like, and then asked if we could get the surgery scheduled. The cost was higher than what I was expecting and when I questioned the cost, I felt that he became a fast talker - 'their technology is the best, they have been around the longest, other vision correction centers are basically hacks, etc.' He also seemed to insinuate that my reservations about the cost somehow diminished what should be my ultimate concern - my vision. I found that a bit insulting. This felt like a sales tactic to me and made it feel a bit like a purchasing a car versus a medical procedure. I couldn't help but wonder what his commission was on this 'sale.' My recommendation to BDPEC would be to review this portion of the consultation. \n\nWhere I was most disappointed in BDPEC was that I left this appointment with no pre-arranged ride home. I was told I wouldn't need one despite the fact my eyes would be dilated during the appointment. I do assume personal responsibility for this but I had NO business driving myself home this day. My vision was horrendous - I slowly worked my way from Phoenix to Chandler using as many side streets as possible. I admit that I should have pulled over and waited it out but, as it turns out, it would have made little difference. My vision was still blurred 24 hours later! When I called to ask if this was normal, they said it was and that it could take up to 48 hours for normal vision to return. If that is the case, why would they not tell you to arrange transportation on your consultation day? I considered that a strike against their care for their patients.   \n\nAfter talking with several friends who have had the LASIK procedure, weighing their experiences, what they paid, etc., I chose to go ahead with the surgery at BDPEC. I was told I would be called with my surgery time for the following Friday. By Tuesday afternoon the week of surgery, I had not received a call and had to call them to find out when I was scheduled. Perhaps I was being impatient but I did have the schedule of my husband (who was driving me there and taking me home) to consider and wanted him to be able to arrange his day with as much notice as possible. So, that was another little strike as far as I was concerned.\n\nThe day of the surgery, everyone was quite nice except for maybe one person who administered the Valium - she just wasn't very friendly. No biggie. The surgeon sat down with me for a moment to review any questions I had. Despite a full waiting room, I did not feel that he was rushed and did feel that he was engaged in our pre-op meeting. The staff were thorough about plastering my name all over me - I assume to avoid mixing up prescriptions and patients. I appreciated that! They told me to expect to be there for about 90 minutes and I was. During the surgery, Dr. Fintelmann and another gentleman assisting him were both very calming. I was quite nervous and they really did what they could to keep me focused and relaxed. I am so grateful for that! The procedure took minutes and when I sat up, though very blurry, I could see! Dr. Schiff took a quick look before I could go home and he was kind and excited for me.\n\nAt my post-op the following morning, everyone again was friendly and welcoming. Though I am sure they experience this multiple times each week, they seemed genuinely excited for me as they congratulated me on my 'new eyes.' On a personal note, it is a very moving moment to hear someone tell you that you have perfect vision after a lifetime of being dependent on vision correction.\n\nI would recommend BDPEC based on my overall experience.", "business_id": "4R8uKEIwTVzHGLa3Edub0Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LVRfFBoJYrEJS4jaA-V2yg", "review_id": "xj1tZ9I3pA77auCER60MwQ", "text": "I went in to have cateract eye surgery in both of my eyes which began in Nov. 2012.  The two surgeries were done 2 weeks apart.  I was sold for an additional $7000.- above Medicare and Blue Cross charges to have  lens implants that would not require me to wear glasses after the surgeries.  One of the lens's that was implanted in my eye was not centered and 3 weeks later, it had to be removed and replaced with a different lens.  Both eyes had laser surgeries.  My left eye also had retina work after the initial implant (supposedly my retina was torn in 3 places.  Also in my left eye, I had to have cornea surgery on my eyelids.  Finally after 7 months of office visits and surgeries, I decided to get a second opinion from an outside opthamoligist.  He explained to me that the LensX ($7000.-) should NOT have been used for me due to my stigmatisms.  I asked why Dr Perkins recommended it to me, and was told that it was all about additional money.  To date, my vision has become alot worse prior to going in to Barnet Dulaney Perkins.   NOW, I have eye glasses for both reading and distance.  STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY- THEY ARE A TOTAL BUNCH OF CROOKS AND NOT VERY PROFESSIONAL.", "business_id": "4R8uKEIwTVzHGLa3Edub0Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C7deL5C4qvzDvI59s8hWpQ", "review_id": "MucwrTTadKT9fcBkmR3JWg", "text": "I wish I could rate the facility higher but due to me experience with Dr. Perkins, I can only give them a 2-star rating.\n\nI have since filed a formal complaint to the Arizona Medical Board stating the following:\n\nOn February 7, 2014, I went in for a scheduled PRK Revision Surgery with Dr. Scott Perkins of Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center.  Dr. Perkins was unprofessional in the manner in which he spoke to me during the surgery prep and during surgery.  I have had this same procedure done October 4, 2013 so I am familiar with the process and the experience.  After Dr. Perkins put the numbing drops in my eyes, the next step was to place a sponge like object on my eye.  Unlike the time before, it was extremely painful causing me to squint and twitch in pain.  I said, \"It burns.  Why does it burn?  I know I should not feel this, I am concerned that I do considering you will be putting a laser on my eye next and I feel pain.\"  He exclaimed, \"Oh my god, you are so dramatic!  I have done 15 of these today and no one has been as dramatic as you!\"  I said, \"I am sorry but this is uncomfortable unlike last time, shouldn't you be just as concerned?\"  He then threw himself back in his chair and said, \"Are you done yet?\"  I could not believe the way that not only a doctor but a person was speaking to me.  He then proceeded and was unusually rough in the manner he completed the rest of the procedure.  Once Dr. Perkins was done, I sat up and was escorted to the post-op room where I was crying and beside myself in the experience and pain with Dr. Perkins.  I explained what had happened to the technician and proceeded to check out.  I not only experienced a tremendous amount of pain in comparison to the first procedure done by him but tremendous pain after.  It is my belief that Dr. Perkins did not allow the numbing drops enough time to take effect before proceeding nor did he have the care and concern for the matter.  I am disgusted by his unprofessionalism and the pain he put me through.  It has been 5 weeks since the procedure and it appears that my vision was affected by his poor quality work as my vision is worse now than it was 5 weeks after my first procedure and prior to this second procedure.  I do not believe this doctor should be practicing on such a delicate sense and lacks any compassion and bedside manner.\n\nIt really is such a shame to have dealt with Dr. Perkins because I have had a great experience leading up to surgery.  Dr. Schiff is the pre and post op doctor that has been such a pleasure to deal with.  He is very warm and informative just like the rest of his administrative staff.  After my experience that night, I received a call from their branch manager wanting to address the issue.  She stated she would send me a gift card as some type of consolation.  Three weeks later, nothing.  I sent her an email to verify the address she had for me and after no response a week later, I called her and she said that she sent it to me after we first spoke.  Yeah, maybe it got lost with her response to my email.  Another week, she receives a return on the mailing and realizes that she had the wrong address.  I get the $20 gift card with a note stating, \"Here is another gift card.\"  I was very offended.  She would have gotten a return on the first one since she sent it to the same wrong address IF she in fact did send it the first time.  I was initially impressed by the way K.D. tried to mitigate but then offended in the result.  This is a $4,000 procedure and I suffered a great deal of pain for a $20 gift card that required my constant follow-up.\n\nPlease note, I do recommend Dr. Schiff to inform and prep you for the surgery and his administrative staff, just please ensure you do not get scheduled for surgery with Dr. Perkins.", "business_id": "4R8uKEIwTVzHGLa3Edub0Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EoZ12fWTJLYxhiH12UF7hg", "review_id": "3Xxt7TjsMZdIJHE-e4VPtw", "text": "I have been going here for over 5 years and I am always amazed at the level of care I receive.  I've gone to a lot of eye doctors over the years and Barnet Dulaney's doctors never let me down with their professionalism and the friendliness from the staff.  I've never had a bad visit.", "business_id": "4R8uKEIwTVzHGLa3Edub0Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jrx1fLr5JdqgHdIfMT7wag", "review_id": "7fvn7UZsoStKD8HZlbNzAA", "text": "I went to find out if I was a candidate. Unfortunately I wasn't. But the people were very friendly and professional. I would recommend them to anyone interested in getting lasiks done.", "business_id": "4R8uKEIwTVzHGLa3Edub0Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XExmIfgHxzNdMDmNazW5GQ", "review_id": "oEqjsgQ74eUEhJblgLOmkw", "text": "Wow! Had cataract surgery in Sun City. All clinic and surgery visits were outstanding in every way. Doctors and staff were pleasant and comforting. Waiting times were very reasonable. Everything was very well organized. Best of all my results are great.", "business_id": "4R8uKEIwTVzHGLa3Edub0Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "69U-GvJFpoAtd_cIWi0X4w", "review_id": "0yuZn5txo85idc9WWsZV4w", "text": "Just had the worst customer service from the management at the  Chilis on Camelback and 20th st. As a long time former employee of the company, I'm even more appalled! Sad day :(", "business_id": "YSQnaRE4Le6CaonZICFyVQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tbGpaY8AFjxsZJU4Eubbnw", "review_id": "lG3MhthreiWql2xBoenqZA", "text": "Most definitely the dirtiest Chili's I've ever experienced, inside and outside. The patio had cigarette butts, a dirty ash tray filled with water from the misters, bits of trash strewn about. Inside tables were left dirty, the bathroom was filthy too. \n\nMy food was cold and dried out like it had been made for someone earlier and then left under the warming lights.\n\nBecause I was in polite company and we were in a bit of a hurry I didn't sent it back.\n\nI am quite shocked that I didn't get sick after eating there. \n\nBoth the health dept and corporate need to make a surprise visit.", "business_id": "YSQnaRE4Le6CaonZICFyVQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zLFHN0QjejVYSggwRlG2vQ", "review_id": "TMTHDbWrQ_rBticGmxHr2Q", "text": "Had lunch there today. Waited for about 5 minutes for the host. Then walked to the bar area looking for someone to seat us...no bartender.  After all that I was ready to never come back.  But the trip was saved by the service of our server.\n\nI wish I could remember her name!", "business_id": "YSQnaRE4Le6CaonZICFyVQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XL9D0wXPLcmNox-d9XDfTg", "review_id": "mb3J3BbE-TOZYM4xGfyulQ", "text": "Great ambiance for a Asian fusion restaurant, but where are my Asian peeps at???  The hostess-white, our waiter-black, our busboy-Mexican, but on my way to the restroom I finally find them.... The two cooks were Chinese.  The group of us were all from Asian decent and we asked our waiter to recommend some dishes.  When he mentioned kung pao and chop suey, I also busted out laughing.  The food was decent and their idea of brown rice is white rice tossed in soy sauce.  Oh yeah, you had to request chop sticks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I'm glad I live in the Bay Area.  If you want to try this place, get the Vietnamese beef cubes, the Korean seared steak, the deep fried whole flounder and the fried spinach that tasted like chips.", "business_id": "yLfYR-PvIzAv9DnEH68Rgw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2006-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e4TQFVfepzHf--hnBsjntg", "review_id": "N0n3rsxWKXh8ylXQjG7rCw", "text": "I have nothing compelling to say because this restaurant is unremarkable.  The food is good.  I have eaten here a few times when I was with a group.  I wouldn't ever choose it on my own accord.", "business_id": "yLfYR-PvIzAv9DnEH68Rgw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2006-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Sjp6EYsqzdlTvymER6wBfg", "review_id": "zDdinrAOItbjnf6ktrThEQ", "text": "\"Asian Fusion\" not sure I agree with the concept... I've eaten at two of these restaurants, the one near Tempe, and the one in north Scottsdale...  The food is good, the place trendy... the Scottsdale location has a nice outdoor seating area, nice for a date when the weather is correct...", "business_id": "yLfYR-PvIzAv9DnEH68Rgw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2006-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "llkm_iXQszkN5DZvmqjNqA", "review_id": "KYrNa6UQ5JI-nvRJ34ktpg", "text": "food is not bad... not my first place for asian in PHX, but i do like sitting at the bar from time to time... i also find the food hit or miss...", "business_id": "yLfYR-PvIzAv9DnEH68Rgw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2006-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "9JoA1TV3OMmliDXPx5_fHw", "text": "I like the Bamboo Club, but it doesn't seem to bode well with purists. It is a very Americanized spin on Chinese food, with some dishes it works well and others not so much. \n\nI struggle with a fierce addiction to Panda Express so I refer to it from time to time, but I feel I'm justified this time. Bamboo Club is like a deluxe version of Panda Express. In fact, their best dish is also the orange chicken, only done much more tastefully than their greasy counterparts. \n\nIt's a little overpriced considering what they are offering (semi-glorified mall food) but, all in all, not bad.", "business_id": "yLfYR-PvIzAv9DnEH68Rgw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2rlBbFPHyZjXSFSE8r551w", "review_id": "O8qAlRosMNqdhk5X5Nxv8Q", "text": "Bamboo Club Asian Bistro is a corporate chain of about 10 restaurants, most in AZ, trying to capitalize on the success of that other AZ HQ chain, PF Chang's. The formula is provide Panda Express food in an upscale \"Bistro\" environment, add table service and a bar, so you can charge more to ignorant Americans who love their sweet and sour pork in a CPK like atmosphere, then expand to locations and sales to eventually go public and cash out before the trend fades. Someone took me to the upscale Biltmore Shopping Center one in Phoenix. I could do better in any Chinatown.", "business_id": "yLfYR-PvIzAv9DnEH68Rgw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6g-kqc2HwFJFzPJtM6Umhg", "review_id": "rQ5uRR7iPxGr2-y1qMRhKA", "text": "First the postives:  Great locations, easy to find, lots of parking, nice decor/atmosphere, cozy booths, friendly staff, interesting name.  The place was very clean. Food started off OK with the combination appetizer plate.   Pot stickers were good.  Expensive.\n\nNegatives:  Food was not good.  Had the spicy fish dish, tasted like sweet and sour pork with chili peppers with plain steamed asparagus on the side (yuk).  Others had the Steamed halibut - no taste, lettuce wraps - mushy and a bit salty, chow mein - ok.  \n\nIn summary, overpriced want to be PF Changs, but at least PF Changs food is good.", "business_id": "yLfYR-PvIzAv9DnEH68Rgw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 19, "useful": 15, "cool": 15}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "tvt1ut9OeQKly85TphtpZg", "text": "Ugh. I realize now that any place with the words club, factory or n things in their name I'm gonna give 2 stars or less. Or the word rainforest. But that's a different story. I dared to try something exotic. Salt and pepper shrimp. Hey, I'm Scandanavian. Pepper is an exotic spice to my people. But, I'm sorry, pepper must have been 86d that day. It was more like Salt shrimp. Or Soggy ass salt shrimp. Not good. We had the obligatory chain restaurant appetizer combo. No Awesome Blossom here folks. But overall this beat the entrees. Chased down with a lychee nut cocktail I was ready to quit this club. Service was amiable, but we were stuck in a corner, blocked in by a large party, with, ugh, children. Or as I so affectionately called them, Children of the Corn. Not much joy in this club. Or luck with entree selection. So I say no. No to the Joyless Luckless Bamboo Club.", "business_id": "yLfYR-PvIzAv9DnEH68Rgw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4IxLt4QvCsJEdaNvH9QApw", "review_id": "j1MqVfIGD5QqI92iZuhnVA", "text": "If the fact that they closed at Biltmore doesn't say something.....I'd rather stab myself in the hand w/ a fork than eat there! Ugh!!", "business_id": "yLfYR-PvIzAv9DnEH68Rgw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "VJIwFsZ7-udXymDm2inE0Q", "review_id": "JMyNvz6t9ffee-ZVeWxroQ", "text": "everyone seems to hate this place,and i do now, but there was one day when i didnt. \n\nit was my first visit to phoenix and we could walk there from my moms new condo where everyone seemed to be a midwestern jew so i felt right at home. until i went out with a friend and saw more anorexy fake boobied blondes than i could imagine in any ryan reynolds movie. and NOOOO dive bars (next time im in town- youll all have to tell me where they are). actually there was one dive bar that was great, in a strip mall that had bar shuffle board.\n\nthe one and only day that i liked the bamboo club was the first time i got orange shrimp. it was fucking unreal. it was on this bed of crispy spinach with a mild orangey sauce and i LOVED it. every time ive been back we have gone here to get the orange shrimp and every time it has sucked more and more. the last time, in june, we went to the one in tempe and it was not only the worst service and coldest air conned mofo but that spinach was soggy. shameful. i wish i could take back my first time (not the first time ive said that) though i doubt i will ever learn that this place sucks shit now and will waste a meal every time i visit:(", "business_id": "yLfYR-PvIzAv9DnEH68Rgw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uKYyZT7-wOtVlawYWwBOwA", "review_id": "o26lpyxZMmCNNp7pQ3uCSA", "text": "The Bamboo Club in Scottsdale is still open and was always better than the other locations. The Scottsdale Bamboo is now privately owned by a local family. The menu is similar but offers cheff's specialties as well. The food is consistently awesome. Still upscale casual with the emphasis on casual. Great new energy and run by people who care.", "business_id": "yLfYR-PvIzAv9DnEH68Rgw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fpCiYnXz0MMx3XVkO-c4Zg", "review_id": "_-4NALCgjT3Wk9nIYEcgeA", "text": "Sweet Jesus!  Checker pool and pump rocks.  Exactly the kind of place my  (ex) pool boy hoped I'd never find.  Good prices (free advice) and friendly, honest service.  Eat your heart out paddock, I'll see you at checkers!", "business_id": "xsyIKrKNsmcOMsBipNlO5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ByUv8Ofe45mdNes-YUxR8A", "review_id": "6tZugwLAzZJsDgdjmBB3ag", "text": "Knowledgeable staff and an honest business.  They checked out my pool pump and suggested I just replace the seals.  Shasta wanted me to buy a whole new pump.  An inexpensive overhaul and some great pool advice and my pool's working again.  Thanks, Checker!", "business_id": "xsyIKrKNsmcOMsBipNlO5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hqnySkbeUJGoC6h76gtSIQ", "review_id": "ExqYLGkVQzWTBTIopW97Hg", "text": "This place is awesome.  My vacuum buddy was not moving around the pool like it should and I brought it in and they changed out the bearings in like 10 minutes.  It was like watching a pit crew at NASCAR.  =)  They only charged me for the parts $30.  Yeah!  They were super friendly and didn't try to up sale me on other supplies.  I will be back again.", "business_id": "xsyIKrKNsmcOMsBipNlO5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "x4eIi_YiwKj1pzcspeLt-Q", "review_id": "cl4Upylsc3VhWShXiCbz7Q", "text": "I feel horrble to have to say this to my fellow yelpers, but working with Checker Pool and Pump Supply was a horrible experience.  The whole thing.  From the intial phone call I made to the office to the final installation of the new motor.  Just awful.\n\nFirst the phone call to the office was less than desired. The fellow who answered the phone wasn't terribly helpful and told me that he couldn't schedule anything, but he would send my call to one of his \"technicians.\"  Okay.\n\nA couple hours later a technician called. He was abrubt and abrassive in his tone, asking me to describe what was wrong and then interrupting me when he figured out that he knew better than I did what the description was.\n\nHe came and diagnosed the problem while I was at my office in Chandler. He very tersely told me, \"either I come in an hour or on Monday.\"  I had just come back home to 114 degree weather, so I thought it better he come quickly than wait 5 days.  So he came.\n\nThen he called from the car and told me he had taken my motor as it needed to be repaired. I wasn't given a choice.  He just took it.  So now I can't have someone else come out and give me another price quote.  Of course, this fellow still hadn't told me what was wrong or what the price would be - he just took my motor and called me from the car.\n\nWhen he returned on Tuesday (not on Monday as he promised because he said I didn't answer the phone soon enough for him and he couldn't leave the motor without any money from me) he installed a new motor without telling me. He told me on the phone that if he couldn't repair the motor someone would call and quote me the price for a new motor.  I guess not, and what choice did I had - he still had my old motor.  So we were forced to accept the new motor since it was already installed without a price or a pre-installation discussion.\n\nHe then told us that a pipe was cracked and that the suction for the pool pump was compromised, but he didn't fix it.  Why not offer to fix it?  And after he left, he left our pump clock on for just 2 hours.  Really?  In the summer?  And he didn't tell us the fill valve was also broken.  A cheap 20.00 part that I am sure he had on the truck would have fixed that.\n\nThe new motor was 289.00 which I am told is very fair, but then they charged 16.50 for shop labor (for what) and nearly 100.00 for the miscellaneous parts needed to install the motor, and 95.00 for his labor.  The price should have been about 385.00 in my opinion.  If he had repaired the plumbing and the fill valve so we didn't have to have someone else come by, I might have thought 580 was fair?  But now we have to have more work done on the pool by another company.\n\nThis particular technician was so horrible I am afraid to call this company ever again. He was rude to me and to my husband and", "business_id": "xsyIKrKNsmcOMsBipNlO5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zNdvRGy5iKjMQoGWqwADmw", "review_id": "aPGliFzJZbIJS-WIcC77Gg", "text": "There was a time, when service at this company was excellent. I have used this company for over 10 years. I went down a couple week ago because my pool sweep wasn't working. The person at the counter, was pathetic when it came to providing service. My wife went back to pick the pool sweep, the guy that waited on her was eating his lunch at the front counter. She said she would never go back there again, because the service was so poor. My pool sweep was under warranty they told me, there was nothing wrong with the sweep, it just need to be cleaned. They charged me 20.00 to clean it. When I put it in the pool it still had the same problem. I took it to Leslie Pool Supply they took it a part while I was there replaced a couple parts put it back together and didn't charge me, because it was still under warranty.  It works now. I have spent my last dollar with Checker.. guess who my new pool company is!", "business_id": "xsyIKrKNsmcOMsBipNlO5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HrugWgQ3_TtWfcb4jpv1Rw", "review_id": "3gZ1f9vh-nStsiQqVw4l2Q", "text": "I go to Check for all my pool needs. The reviewers that don't like their level of customer service are cry babies! Checker is a bunch of \"dudes\" that probably don't care if you want good customer service lol. So what if they eat their lunch at the counter, THEY ARE WORKING RIGHT?? They have helped me fix my barracuda, replace gadgets, totally rebuild and replace my back wash valve, rebuild a pump housing and they are always helpful and pleasant when I go in.", "business_id": "xsyIKrKNsmcOMsBipNlO5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "J5B0z2zn6BpnT1C32MHBhA", "review_id": "fGpZhBSlLV-KBT-eOaIvwQ", "text": "I can't say enough good things about this place, I recommend it to everyone I know who has a pool.  Not only are they very reasonably priced compared to competitors, but they are very knowledeable about pool pumps and vacs, supplies, and issues that you might be having with your pool.  They are friendly and helpful and have saved me a lot of money and hassle.  I had a pool that was green and disgusting and wouldn't clear up.  Shasta and Paddock kept insisting that more chlorine was the only cure and that other products wouldn't work, but my hyper-chlorinated pool remained green.  The guys at Checker seemed to know exactly what was wrong...they gave me a phosphate remover and it cleared right up!  Take them a sample of your pool water and they can tell you what to do.  They rebuilt my pool pump too, great place.", "business_id": "xsyIKrKNsmcOMsBipNlO5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VSJPVG2xSftbKmDULnpHbA", "review_id": "xklu0iGCJ_eK2ddTCtRBGQ", "text": "Woohoo! As good as it gets! That sums up my experience! I am the worst customer in the world.  I have an engineering back ground and have to know everything. Bill and the guys at Checker have always treated me with respect and taken the time to tell me and show me how to do the repair I am preparing to do. IEven when I am over analyzing and asking too many questions. I have used checker pool for 3 years from rebuilding motors fast, replacing a filter for an in ground Jacuzzi, new pool filter, new in ground pool service, and a new pool light and countless other items.  They have always been courteous and went above and beyond to help me. The people they have recommended to me when I could not do the job have also been outstanding. Kenny you rock! This place gives gold old fashioned small town customer service. I just took my friend to Checker and he had his pump fixed in 2.5 hours.  If these guys are eating while they serve you realize it is because they are not taking their breaks like most people do to make sure you get the quickest service you can.", "business_id": "xsyIKrKNsmcOMsBipNlO5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5RTwjTz5fuIJ83qw8_r9HA", "review_id": "iokIF48Z_ypLomQxhbIKnQ", "text": "Great place cant say enough.  They will take care of you, everyone has been there a long time .", "business_id": "xsyIKrKNsmcOMsBipNlO5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x4eIi_YiwKj1pzcspeLt-Q", "review_id": "NPf-aUNN-eQ1nxMZ33rt-A", "text": "Can I give these company a worse score?  Less than 2 years later, the pump I purchased is broken. My regular pool guy (who was out of town in August of 2011 when I wrote the 1st review) took the pump apart and found out that it was never grounded.  Buyer BEWARE!! I am not the only person this happened to. No apologies. No warranty. Nothing.", "business_id": "xsyIKrKNsmcOMsBipNlO5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6I9poUKnhgUTcrj3UmdG6g", "review_id": "m3pHsik1Y1wHpXogPi6s4w", "text": "I was in the market for a Hayward SP3400VSP variable-speed pool pump.  I had called Checker's to see if they had one in stock.  Unfortunately, they had just sold the only one they carry in stock.  Bill took down my name and number and said they would order the part for me.  \n\nThe next day I got a call that the part had arrived.  Pretty quick turn-around for a part in the pool business.  My experience at other pool supply stores is at least a 3 day wait.  \n\nBill and Mike were pleasant to deal with and the price for the part was just as quoted over the phone.", "business_id": "xsyIKrKNsmcOMsBipNlO5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8M5v54WWY3UWysJgHbeOjw", "review_id": "n88k6ZsjEAcsnv66y-oQPA", "text": "About a month ago I had Checker replace the sand in my sand filter.  Immediately when he turned on the pump there were bubbles coming out of the return.  I said \"why are there bubbles coming out of the return.  I've never had bubbles coming out of the return?\"  Mike just basically blew me off.   Bled it to get the air out and still have bubbles.  Had their tech guy out and he was just plain rude.  I told him to humor me and check the O ring on the filter lid because I never had bubbles coming of the return and the only thing that has changed is they changed the sand.  The guy didn't want to do it and didn't do it and preceded to tell me how he gets paid.  Bottom line, he just wouldn't get paid enough to check the O ring and heaven forbid he had to replace it.  I've never dealt with a company that won't do something you have asked.", "business_id": "xsyIKrKNsmcOMsBipNlO5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "meuqHEjGCmrO3zDlr6OU7w", "review_id": "9ymWM4Xu8aafDykIDZK6dw", "text": "The Worst Haircut I Have Ever Grieved Over Was Here!\n\nWhat is it about cheap or inexpensive?  Does that mean they are all rejects from the Hair Cut Academy or what?....I think I could have cut my hair better if I could have stood behind myself and had sheers.\n\nI guess in this case, I got what I paid for...The haircut was a disaster, even when I explained to the woman to just cut a 1/4 inch off everywhere for shape, she cut the hair down to 1/4 inch from my scalp!!!!!$#@@!##@!#@  I was soooo P*SSED!  \n\nBut I learned a valuable lesson!----The difference between a good haircut and a bad haircut is about three to four weeks growth time!\n\nThere was one good thing though!---LEAVING!", "business_id": "3hp7g98f7Bl8HANGb3Bghg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EJaoDaba5ew7Pr1r8fT4NQ", "review_id": "dpc3Tp2opd8qHzmi4FJQxQ", "text": "I like this location, especially Vicky. She is friendly, listens to what I want and I always leave satisfied.", "business_id": "3hp7g98f7Bl8HANGb3Bghg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uBp2Jmip2qXQ0iWHUDY9sQ", "review_id": "rHZZez56g_kZvOz1MRiGYA", "text": "When one kid wanted a short and spiky haircut and the other wants to keep it longer like Justin Bieber, I realized that going to my regular barber might not be the best move, so we checked out Supercuts. Even walking in without an appointment they were able to get both boys in the chairs within 10 minutes and we were out of there in half an hour. Both of the boys came out looking great and they were both very happy with the haircuts they received. I would definitely recommend this location, especially if you have kids who need haircuts.", "business_id": "3hp7g98f7Bl8HANGb3Bghg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gb2JIM7M2mj7thEjdbfksA", "review_id": "I3sZFQhWHz28dKD7KhyGOw", "text": "This place should be called \"Mediocre Cuts\"", "business_id": "3hp7g98f7Bl8HANGb3Bghg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "nLBiFAFjQSV42O5MbO6jWw", "text": "What?  am I really FTR on this?  huh.  weird.\n\nAnyways, this blimpie's is in the shopping center near my office.  I come here from time to time because I actually get hungry on lunch!  Today was one of those days.\n\nThe good side of this place is that there's hardly ever a wait.  Even with a line, things move quickly and efficiently.  Menu selection is decent, prices are fair, and there's plenty of indoor seating.  They have a nice bread selection here, which I like as well.\n\nDownside?  I kinda find Blimpie's subs to be...well, mediocure.  Its by far 10 million times better then Subway any day..but not enough to really impress my tastebuds.\n\nAnyways, if your in the area, and want a halfway decent sub, swing by and pick one up!", "business_id": "U2hhSRVHfBryKPNTgasprA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8kiDj9agtvVXJvO0sGwPWw", "review_id": "dxHSDjc-C3NXVYDcj1Ymew", "text": "Never having eaten from a Blimpie's I was excited to try them out and really surprised. I expected something like Subway, but they are blowing Subway AND Jimmy John's right out of the water. If I have my way, I'll NEVER GO BACK TO SUBWAY OR JIMMY JOHN'S AGAIN! \nMy boss bought me a sandwich-the Ultimate Club-which is one of their warm subs, so I can't speak to the price. But boy oh boy was my sandwich good. No sooner had he laid it down in front of me and it was GONE! The bread was great, they didn't skimp on the meat, the bacon was real and not that floppy chewy stuff-it had a nice crunch to it, but wasn't overdone and I really love their peppercorn sauce! \nMy boss goes there all the time so they must have good service and decent prices. \nI recommend you check it out!", "business_id": "U2hhSRVHfBryKPNTgasprA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2KNPtV5E44vAiEr5BvMkUA", "review_id": "WKPtFciGnuP_8HKiNV8k7A", "text": "When I want a sandwich, this is where I want it from. \n\nSoft flavorful bread (you are already ahead of the game because Subway and Jimmy John have hard and/or bland bread). Fresh sliced meats, cheeses and veggies (sorry but S & JJ have slimy meat and that's a HUGE turn-off), and when you take a bite of your sandwich and all of the mayo/mustard/vinegar/oregano have magically melded together...you'll be a believer too. Prices are slightly higher than Subway, pretty similar to Jimmy John, but the quality leaves them in the dust. My only suggestion would be for them to start a delivery service or subscribe to Grubhub.com or something like that so I could order it for our lunch meetings. \n\nOh and the service is always done with a smile. Great job guys!", "business_id": "U2hhSRVHfBryKPNTgasprA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TvxFC55kyohNh-n-Yy4z5w", "review_id": "VaoQsClivhqaY_WanV8yXw", "text": "The guys that work at this place are super friendly. I work next door at so I come over occasionally for a sub. They have a deal that if you come after 4pm you get any foot long for $5. It's super cheap and a lot better than Subway. They actually slice the meat in front of you. The subs are still kinda mediocre, but for the price you can't beat it.", "business_id": "U2hhSRVHfBryKPNTgasprA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "hMlFBHDgKZnU1tufQSrBFg", "review_id": "gxUu75p1eGSbnssGV0_blA", "text": "Molina Fine Jewelers is an experience that could be described with words such as \"majestic\", \"exquisite\", \"impressive\", and even \"fantastic\", but no verbal description would come close to expressing the unique grandeur of this place.\n\nWhen driving up to the store, the first thing I noticed was the unique architecture of the building.  The second -- a suit-clad gentleman standing by the door at full attention in the heat of day, like one of the Queen's Guards outside Buckingham Palace.  He let me through the first door as I approached, into a small room where the outside door closed and an inside door opened.  In awe of the security of the place, I finally entered the elegant, yet bustling offices of Molina Fine Jewelers.\n\nThe selection is intricate, unique, and WAY out of my budget -- we're talking multi-MILLION dollar jewelry, such as the 76-carat diamond, The Archduke Joseph.  The front wing of the building, labeled \"Boutique\", is a wedding boutique which has more accessibly priced inventory and, unlike the rest of the store, does not require an appointment to visit.  The boutique may just be the ultimate place to shop for an engagement ring.\n\nI left with a sense of having seen something extraordinary, and with a hope to one day become an eligible client.  Wow... what a place.", "business_id": "xLaUsDsNaX3_E9FoZRvzQw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VkdlFYMn43n9hx8XQVUHQw", "review_id": "Y93-2vjwE5TLYFSX_vZouQ", "text": "Ohhh Molina, thank goodness you're here.  I would like to thank Danielle for her outstanding service!!   Molina's may seem intimidating, but take it from me, it's not.  Even from the very beginning, when I went in with my vintage 1920's ring, they have shown amazing quality and care with repairing it.  The reason we didn't get our bands from here was because we were in a money pinch from paying for our wedding which is why we decided to go with another jeweler (BIG MISTAKE)  After the horrible situation we had with the jeweler down the road (look at my other reviews and you'll understand), we became so upset and stressed.    However,  I'm happy to say I no longer feel that way.  Your quality and service goes above and beyond, and our bands are beautiful.  Thank you so much!!", "business_id": "xLaUsDsNaX3_E9FoZRvzQw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gQm2p1gmBPQ4f1sHxgRlbw", "review_id": "6ZFZ4qBPo9SSpMlORDnahg", "text": "I recently purchased a \"gift\" for someone here. My experience with the staff was great, Carolina was my sales person and she listened to what I was looking for and helped me find that perfect gift. This isn't a place to window shop so I suggest you come in with money to spend because nothing is Cheap here since everything is hand crafted in-house.", "business_id": "xLaUsDsNaX3_E9FoZRvzQw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "yy8vNTtESId44OcGyaVnbw", "review_id": "8iBXk0QN83RDTshK--hXsg", "text": "Simply the best automotive repair place I've yet found in Phoenix. Honest, fair, and competent. I've taken three vehicles there for service over several years now and never been dissatisfied.", "business_id": "65ujBUIwQ3iGBjymj268IA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eJGh4UF0zHIPPLZG1NkpgA", "review_id": "wO-nCN0jVTT_UEZ6om6BEQ", "text": "A very reliable local garage. Bill is all about great customer service, and goes the extra mile. He deflated my fears about \"being taken\" by other mechanics playing on my automotive ignorance. He's a truly good guy, knows his stuff, and will work to save me money if he can find it. I trust Bill, and 25th Street Automotive. Thanks, and we'll continue to bring our wheels into your shop.", "business_id": "65ujBUIwQ3iGBjymj268IA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M9cZwNoSKQDUVwO0R8UwIA", "review_id": "MtaMmFA-GI15pwVm884pmQ", "text": "I've been taking my car(s) to then for years.  Super organized system, excellent customer environment, and very level headed and trustworthy diagnosis and advise is always administered.\n\nThey are the BEST!", "business_id": "65ujBUIwQ3iGBjymj268IA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CzCjFMeJdS5sugQJgcQrfg", "review_id": "sxISwyrIl0QXedqPDsq7hA", "text": "This is a great repair shop. It is very difficult to find an honest mechanic, so I was very happy to find 25th Street Automotive. I originally went there for a second opinion when the dealership had recommended some very expensive repairs. It turns out those repairs were unnecessary, and the car has run just fine since then. I now take my car to 25 Street Automotive for all routine maintenance.", "business_id": "65ujBUIwQ3iGBjymj268IA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qGl1xfS0okKRbSH8vvucGA", "review_id": "97w5f8S7G9meM0nx0rYkVg", "text": "Just started taking our car to them this past year. Been there a couple of times for different issues and we've gotten service done well, done right, and done professionally each time.\n\nThey don't try to upsell and they don't try doing things that don't actually need to be done. They've now got our business not only for the big stuff, but for ongoing maintenance as well.", "business_id": "65ujBUIwQ3iGBjymj268IA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eJSohFKrMPXVHjOLEcK4_g", "review_id": "kJqVszekNb3F0yanBVnNzw", "text": "I just started taking my car here a few months ago. Someone from their business stopped by my office building with donuts and coupons for a 60,000 mile check up, and that's how they got my business.\n\nI brought my car there for a routine oil change, and they did the 60,000 mile check up which was very useful. Of course there was the usual list of things I should fix, but they never made me feel like an idiot or that they were taking advantage of me, which I can't say for most mechanics.\n\nThe other thing I really like about them is they give me a ride to and from work, so I can get maintenance done on my car without missing work or worrying about how I'm going to get back to the shop.\n\nBill and the other guys that work there are all very friendly and I definitely trust them with my car needs.", "business_id": "65ujBUIwQ3iGBjymj268IA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OcixEn23hAhZeZkC6kVn4w", "review_id": "IHFmSX5xEwl3mQSDIsKqFA", "text": "I first started taking my car(s) to Bill's 25th St Auto when they opened years back and have been impressed with the caring ethical way they approach their customers.  If you need something done they will do it right but more importantly if you DON'T need something done they will tell you too.  There is no quota or amount they have to ' get ' out of your time there; it is just honest caring ethical service. ( and a bunch of super nice guys as well) Thanks Bill...and Bill....for taking care of my service needs and those of my family and friends\nDr Stephen Doholis\nPhoenix AZ.", "business_id": "65ujBUIwQ3iGBjymj268IA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "upssaszVG_egJVRKBU5Dzg", "review_id": "0JiipW3mrP4caYPUjSYRyw", "text": "I'm gonna add to the growing list of previous reviewers who have also had great service at 25th Street Automotive by giving it a well deserved 5 stars.\n\nMy clutch had all but completely gone out and I had to have it towed to the auto shop. The car was also running very hot in an unrelated issue. One of the Bills called me 3 or 4 times throughout the day to keep me in the loop of what they had discovered and what was recommended.\n\nThe service was all complete in one day and I was able to pick it up the same evening. My car is running great! Every positive comment about this auto shop is very true. They are professional, extremely courteous, reasonable and above all, they are trustworthy. \n\nA good auto shop is one of those things that seems to be all so elusive, so I'm thankful for the previous yelpers guiding me here. I hope to not have anymore breakdowns or many maintenance needs but if I do, I will return here. I am a fan and I will recommend them to anyone I hear of having a vehicle issue.", "business_id": "65ujBUIwQ3iGBjymj268IA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mMSWtsCiMkzGtd1aMhh5VQ", "review_id": "VsR84ubOyiL2-eXq2aMutQ", "text": "I've found the mechanics here to be honest, competent and interested in making customers for life.  What more could you want in your mechanic? They also provide a free shuttle, free coffee and free bottles water on a hot day and once you're on the mailing list they'll send you coupons for your next service.", "business_id": "65ujBUIwQ3iGBjymj268IA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9PmD9FdQ0bWflFMTr9DAMQ", "review_id": "x1HRVmDCZVt9zxd5OTQBuA", "text": "My car died while I was driving to work, and a search for nearby auto repair places turned up this shop. It had good reviews so I decided to give them a shot.\n\nI had my car towed to their shop using my GEICO roadside assistance, and the guys at 25th Street Automotive had it up and running again within the same day (I had a busted alternator). Their free shuttle took me back to my home for the afternoon, and then they came and picked me up later on when everything was ready to go.\n\nWhen I came to pick up my car, they took the time to point out the fact that they had noticed that my radiator hoses were almost completely worn out (which I could see to be true), but they didn't insist on fixing it right then or there. They took the time to educate me about the issue and the potential costs, but they left the decision entirely up to me.\n\nOne other thing I noticed was that as part of the alternator repair, they had completely cleaned up my battery terminals and painted them with an anti-corrosion treatment. This was an unexpected attention to detail which I really appreciated.\n\nSummary: Top notch, prompt service from friendly, knowledgeable, and skilled mechanics. At no point did I feel like I was being scammed or upsold things I didn't need, and the price I paid for this level of service seemed fair to me. I'll definitely be coming back!", "business_id": "65ujBUIwQ3iGBjymj268IA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8bs9XD_S41zGdWAKSijAtA", "review_id": "Ehhjk4VDDduJcnFeCXF3Dg", "text": "As a woman who knows a bit about cars, I am usually instantly in defense mode when I bring my car to a new mechanic. I was bringing my car in for some standard maintenance and brakes. Bill at the front, however was nice, professional, and gave me a straightforward explanation of what they were going to do. The other Bill called just a few hours later with a complete breakdown of what they saw and what needed to be done. He even talked me out of something that I thought I needed but really didn't! Later that afternoon, their polite driver/mechanic picked me up at my house. The total was exactly as quoted earlier, and Bill #1 gave me some valuable advice about future maintenance. \nGreat mechanics who don't try to rip you off are rare, as most of us know. This shop deserves every star it has gotten. Customer for life.", "business_id": "65ujBUIwQ3iGBjymj268IA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "J3g-vslaipq8oYqb-aatRg", "review_id": "Y53DR4BRgz0uJwXvctB3Hg", "text": "I have a Ford Truck that I love, but I had to take it in to Ford to fix my window under warranty.  That was all that I went there for.  When I went to pick-up my truck they said that the air conditioning compressor was bad and that I needed to replace it and that it would cost a little over $1000.00.  I told them I would hold off.  \n\nSo I took my car to 25th Street Automotive to have them look at it for me because I trust their company.  For less than a 1/4 of the price, I now have cool air, and oil change, brake light fixed and they said that my compressor was not bad that it is probably just sweating due to the humidity.  \n\nThey are a Great Company! I would refer them to all my friends.  Honest, knowledgable team that cares about their customers.\n\nThanks,\nKristi", "business_id": "65ujBUIwQ3iGBjymj268IA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lSVYGyvW5OBBDuYeTdAYNg", "review_id": "veRWOWon4D0nXLg9exQASQ", "text": "Hands down this is the place to bring your car for any automotive work!!  I brought in my 2005 Chrysler Pacifica to have it evaluated because there were a couple of problems.  I wanted to see what type of life it had left and was it worth spending the money to fix it or should I invest in a new car.  They were very honest with me and really helped me through my decision.  Needless to say, I decided to invest into my car and it now drives like a brand new car!!  I couldn't be any happier.  I highly recommend this place.  I have already told a ton of people about this place and I will bring any of my car needs to them!!", "business_id": "65ujBUIwQ3iGBjymj268IA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "EML1k3qEIuggzThWVHcTeA", "review_id": "w22gZcZ0LEKptbdjff43CA", "text": "I have been using Bill and 25th Street Automotive from the time they opened.  I wouldn't go anywhere else for car repair.  I find Bill very honest and fair, and he does great work.  He lets you know when certain work is needed, but also realistically gives you an idea of how long you can wait before having the work done which I appreciate from a budgeting perspective.  He never uses the fear factor to get more business from you like some places do when they give you doom and gloom stories of why you'll die if you don't have more work done.  I have never thought he has suggested any repair that wasn't truly needed.  As someone who doesn't know much about cars, I feel fortunate to have found such an honest, reputable business to take care of my car.", "business_id": "65ujBUIwQ3iGBjymj268IA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wNqwKWaRjClmcKsoJJRFow", "review_id": "x1LtTxPuDVX6q5C2zxTUEw", "text": "25th Street Automotive is what Yelp is all about. This is a local business that gives great service at reasonable prices and are completely trustworthy.\n\nThey will NOT try to overcharge you and they will always tell you what needs to be done now and what can wait so they are very conscious of your budget. I have been through about three mechanics who have told me things like my hoses and belts had never been replaced (on my 12 year old Explorer) or found other \"problems\" that needed immediate repair. Not these guys they will give it to you straight and will not be dishonest.\n\nThey complete the work in a timely manner and offer rides from and back to their shop within a certain radius. I found them on Yelp and I am thrilled to advise everyone on here to support this business.", "business_id": "65ujBUIwQ3iGBjymj268IA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jjmVBDP7zHwysuYNVwavpw", "review_id": "qtUDIGXBSbDneq9mVLBzJg", "text": "I called this business at end of day yesterday explaining my car problem. They said they were a couple days behind but if I came early in the morning the following day they could check out my car. He said they'd either fix it on the spot or give me an assessment of how much it would cost to fix. I showed up the next day and was out in 5 minutes. Not only was I greeted right away but my car was fixed for a very nominal fee. Great service!", "business_id": "65ujBUIwQ3iGBjymj268IA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GXgZEnuAKURhHwANOpHmtg", "review_id": "0CWZLK4y5yuRfTh2_RjC2w", "text": "Trustworthy work and service and better than larger nation-wide repair shops. The prices are better as well, but honestly, not by much.  I wasn't taken advantage of, but our cars are definitely still looking for an auto-repair shop home.", "business_id": "65ujBUIwQ3iGBjymj268IA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rbHxHwdchoZu5sxb8fvUiw", "review_id": "SNwcM_HI3mtR4WA6v3ewow", "text": "I am a small business owner with a fleet of vehicles, to shut down my trucks for service or maintenance cost my company hundreds of dollars. 25th Street Automotive understands this down time and handles fleet  companies with urgency. \nI recommend them highly. \nThank you \n\nCathryn Curcio\nOwner\nDesert Breeze Glass\nAuto * Home * Business\nwww.desertbreezeglass.com\n480-752-8191", "business_id": "65ujBUIwQ3iGBjymj268IA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nMwgC0DuMsBR0V5v4-J8wg", "review_id": "Yo35uYu0JnmZV0p0Z-sPQQ", "text": "Thanks to Yelp, I found this awesome car repair shop.  I have nothing but the absolute BEST things to say about them.  The most professional, honest and effecient that I have ever worked with.  Unfortunately, I just bought a \"lemon\" and 25th St. Automotive took some of the pain out this process.  They are just amazing....I knew that the transmission was most likely shot.  They spent the minimum amout of time and money to confirm this and were more than accomodating.  I would bring another car back here in a heartbeat. \n\nOverall, a it's very dismal circumstance regarding my newly purchased used car, but an absolutely fabulous experience with 25th Street Automotive.", "business_id": "65ujBUIwQ3iGBjymj268IA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "fZwvo8YgAS068OQC_M3kBg", "review_id": "W92lpga8DMgpN3f_NVLQug", "text": "25th Street Automotive is top-notch!!! I took my truck in a nearly a month ago to have my compressor replaced. I had quotes from 3 different shops including the dealer and 25th Street Automotive was the most inexpensive. But price was not the only thing that made 25th a great experience. They were honest and thorough from my first call until I left with my truck fixed. They gave me a ride to work, made sure to cover my seats and floor with plastic to keep it clean and were sure to explain all that they saw while working on the truck. The owner thanked me for my business and was polite enough to ask for future business in a genuine and polite manner that made me feel as if he was truly looking to make a life-time customer. To top it all off the total price was slightly less than initially quoted.\n\nThey are the BEST automotive repair experience I have had in the 10 years I have lived in the valley. I highly recommend them to everyone that needs a good mechanic!", "business_id": "65ujBUIwQ3iGBjymj268IA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "thNK1lnjrKQW6YLAaGjMpw", "review_id": "EWaec60L_orOa5p9Pp-hrw", "text": "Amazing! I mean how many shops can actually be proud to be a BBB member let alone win the Ethics award! My service choice hands down even thought it's 30 miles from home!", "business_id": "65ujBUIwQ3iGBjymj268IA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qwyjMQZ7SDA9owSg_nHbvw", "review_id": "_Pno-Cnk95ewURWulFmkGg", "text": "This local auto shop is the best!!   Totally realizable and honest.  Tell them if you plan to keep your car forever or if you plan to trade it in soon.  They will make recommendations accordingly.  They have saved me hundreds of $$ by customizing repairs to my needs.  Check out all of the awards they have received: AAA Top Shop and Better Business Bureau.", "business_id": "65ujBUIwQ3iGBjymj268IA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "8KmHPVzyBW45_tXX8zU5mA", "review_id": "jJwukj9yg55paDg94_kpKA", "text": "In the service industry, it's difficult to come across truly trustworthy businesses. I get that everyone in the world is in it to make a buck, but I'm so glad that some businesses value honesty above profiteering, especially because they're intelligent enough to realize that when they treat their customers like people, and not dollar signs, the money will come. \n\nI've had the pleasure of bringing my two vehicles to Bill on three separate occasions. Each time he told me the TRUTH. The first time he told me there wasn't anything wrong with the car and he didn't try to charge me for an unnecessary diagnostic. The second time he told me he was just too busy and that it would be a few days until he could get to my car. He even let me call him over the phone to make sure my dealership wasn't screwing me over on the repair he wasn't able to get to. The third time he told me someone else who specializes in that service could do the job quicker and cheaper than him. \n\nHonesty: that's what keeps me coming back!", "business_id": "65ujBUIwQ3iGBjymj268IA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TEbbCr5M4_Cm2dDhzy4GQQ", "review_id": "yQGRknZs_Vk9KfCdwg5s1A", "text": "I was looking for a mechanic and decided to try them because they were rated highly by yelp users. After my service here I will definitely be going back. There amazingly friendly, fast, low priced and super awesome. I felt they were being honest on their assessment and I will definitely be going back for future repairs. Thank you!!", "business_id": "65ujBUIwQ3iGBjymj268IA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nC1mftAxoNKGN1Q1bGh1Mg", "review_id": "uB-r3eRHdtsieMt2TwTBhA", "text": "Best place to go!! I am a female who doesn't know anything about cars and they always explain so I understand. They really do what is best for their customers and don't try and add on little extra charges here and there like most places. The Bills are very nice people and I am never going anywhere else in Phoenix!", "business_id": "65ujBUIwQ3iGBjymj268IA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WQhBfTQmJ3keNgYDGEfMdA", "review_id": "dFn6SYL2sX9iPVraXZPoaQ", "text": "When I moved to Phoenix a couple of years ago, I sought out a local garage to service my vehicle.  It is an older car with not much life left in it, so I wanted to work with someone honest who would not pressure me to sink a lot of money into the vehicle.  Through Living Social and Yelp, I found 25th Street Automotive.  I wish I had gone elsewhere.  The Living Social Certificate provided for 3 oil changes in about a year's time.   This car is driven very little, so it would not need 3 oil changes in one year.  When I inquired at 25th Street, they told me \"No problem, we'll honor it, as long as you get the FIRST oil change done within the year before it expires, we'll honor the other two.\"  This was NOT the case.  The first two oil changes were done there and last week, I made an appointment to have the third one done today.  I mentioned the Living Social Certificate on the phone when I made the appointment.  My wife took the car in for the appointment and they told her that they would NOT honor it because it had expired.  If they had been honest with me up front and said \"we'll only honor it for X period of time,\" I would have had no problem, but they gave me their word they would honor the offer and they did not live up to their word.  My wife was not pleased with their response and left the garage without having the oil change done.\n\nAnother problem I had is when I took the car in for one of the earlier oil changes, they investigated a known issue that I had with the car.  They did not verbally inform me that there would be a cost to investigate the problem.  (I did sign the standard form that likely authorized the work, so I realize that I was legally on the hook and didn't complain at the time).  I was somewhat surprised to find a $60+ change on the bill for the cost to investigate the problem and provide an estimate.  Once again, had they been more forthright and verbally told me that there would be a cost, I could have made an educated decision and likely would have OK'd it.  Finally, the estimate for this repair was in the $600-$700 range.  They insisted on using a \"Genuine AC Delco\" part that cost somewhere north of $400.  I asked if they would be willing to use an aftermarket part or obtain a used part from a salvage parts dealer and they would not.  To put it in perspective, this car has a book value of less than $1,000, so why would you install a brand new $400 part when much less costly alternatives are available?  It just made no sense at all.  (I do own a newer, nicer car for which their method of repair WOULD make sense).  I declined to do the repair and ultimately found a brand new aftermarket part on the Internet for $45 and had it installed another garage for $120 (which included a warranty on the work) and the problem has been solved.  In a fair assessment, the guys at 25th Street are probably good mechanics and they may be well-suited for working on newer or higher-end cars, or for working with people who are not as cost-sensitive as I am about their cars.  They are pleasant on the phone, accommodating with appointments and have a free shuttle service which may be a great convenience for many people.  For those who have older cars or are highly cost-sensitive, you may want to take my experience into consideration.  Also, regardless of the type of car you have, I highly recommend you ask a lot of questions up front and if any promises are made, get them in writing.", "business_id": "65ujBUIwQ3iGBjymj268IA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "BiZvuNKi0bs_YwttHhhq4w", "review_id": "D6Rg8FBuL24nJa5QZJTjuA", "text": "We brought boyfriends car here based on a recommendation from a friend. Boyfriend knew immediately to check Yelp and all of the reviews are amazing. \n\nThey were so communicative it was insane. We have brought his car other places and it would take days to get a response. These guys clearly pride themselves on communication and customer service. \n\nWe dropped the car off after hours and he had it back the next day after a quick call and explanation. These guys want to give you the best deal possible. They had some coupons they offered which helped us out (even if just a bit).\n\nIf you think their service is a little more expensive, its worth it!!! Having taken the car other places and not had service like this, we would take both of our cars back here and pay far more than any other place.", "business_id": "65ujBUIwQ3iGBjymj268IA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z7JJmRSSVQTxw_o8FwLGIA", "review_id": "yoisW9h1GdOrhbxdCc2kFw", "text": "After receiving a pricey estimate for repairs on my truck, I took to Yelp for helpful Yelper advice.  I came across this shop and Bill and team were terrific.  On the phone, Bill told me my estimated repairs were probably not likely and that I should come in for a cheap inspection to look everything over.  He was right.  The repairs that I needed were minimal compared to what the 'other' shop wanted (not needed) to repair.  Bill and staff got me up and running in no time and for much less than I was expecting to pay.  Thanks!", "business_id": "65ujBUIwQ3iGBjymj268IA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z6nwsn04zIUbrB2TFnTBrg", "review_id": "qScTNykenDJ_fKAAWynSqw", "text": "After reading all the reviews here, i've scheduled an appointment with Bill.I've asked them to diagnoize 2 issues. I've a 03 Nissan pathfinder that burns oil(I've to top off  3 quartz every 1500 miles), and ABS  light on. Bill was good in communication, told me upfront that if they  reach $400 on diagnosis cost, he stops and update me on results which he did.After $180 diagnosis on oil burning issue, no root cause was found. On the ABS he charged $160 and zeroed on ABS sensor.Took 3 to 4 hrs to tell this.\n\nBill made some other recommendation to fix radiator.A week later, i called them to fix radiator and ABS and i asked if they give credit of diagnosis towards repair. He said NO, and later asked me to come over to his shop to discuss.I eventually didn't go because his quote on radiator job was $680+ while most good shops are around  less than $550.\n\nThe awards that they had drove me to the shop, even though it was not on my route.In return i paid more than $400 just for diagnosis and got nothing back.What really disappointed me was the skill level of the mechanics there. If they are truly exceptional, they have to find the hidden issues that normal mechanics cannot see. a simple online search on Google \"03 Nissan pathfinder excessive oil consumption\" could have been more worth than spending over $400 at this shop.\n\nSkilled mechanics go outside their garage and look for other side.This is kind of professionalism service you expect when paying premium.Totally disappointed and frustrated with Bill & team.Too expensive, 0 results,waste of time.They are not good as you think.", "business_id": "65ujBUIwQ3iGBjymj268IA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U2VgE98jFRhPzyVyoG6-BQ", "review_id": "sKsdXRzmePO4GQvjakV58g", "text": "I have been taking my vehicles to Bill Conian and 25th St Auto for about 20 years and have ALWAYS been very pleased with both the service to my car and with the customer service. In this crazy age of almost NO customer service, Bill shines brightly  as a beacon of care and competence. It is such a relief to have a business I can completely trust and one that seems genuinely appreciative to have my \nbusiness. I recommend 25th St without reservation.", "business_id": "65ujBUIwQ3iGBjymj268IA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hWw1FCv7L7DGw0o1wP4R7Q", "review_id": "lIMy_PzUi-wToF7_OogM8w", "text": "I took my 2003 Ford Escape here based on their awards and Yelp reviews. I have been screwed over by several mechanics because I am a young girl and they assume I don't know anything, or can't do research on my own. These guys were amazing! They were very honest and upfront about what was going to have to happen and how much it was going to cost. I am very please with their service and pricing.", "business_id": "65ujBUIwQ3iGBjymj268IA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FmJYeGkNhA7I9SV0xX-oSA", "review_id": "1hp0SJPgTZxOlIofmtAkaA", "text": "As a tough critic, I don't hesitate declaring this is the neighborhood automotive shop to go to! The same guys have been working there for years and they are kind, talented, and ethical.  I only wish they were open on the weekends but they too deserve a break from a hard week's work!", "business_id": "65ujBUIwQ3iGBjymj268IA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WJkmgkrSPMHTfDTD3VgqqA", "review_id": "duraLBqF4o9BYRvJAATcsA", "text": "A receipt coupon for a $20 oil change from Fry's brought me to Midas. And I was also 1k miles past due for an oil change. \n\nI called ahead to make sure they could accommodate me and was told that they were busy but come in about 2 hours and they should be clear. So I showed up 2 hours later and they were able to take me right away. \n\nThe guys there were professional and found some other repairs I needed. They took the time to actually show me the problem areas. The manager was supposed to provide me an estimate/pricing on the repairs but when I mentioned that I wanted to run the problems by my regular mechanic and compare costs, he left off the estimate on my receipt. Of course, I didn't notice until I reviewed my receipt.\n\nI brought my laptop with me because I saw that they had wi-fi and sometimes these oil changes can be longer than an hour. Well, the wi-fi didn't work but at least my service time was only 45 min and the Cardinals' game was on TV so I had that to keep me preoccupied for a little while. \n\nI'll start at 3 stars and once I talk to my regular mechanic I can see how accurate they were with their assessment.", "business_id": "it7e85D0cwN2W2M1BVKHUA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hac8HebtWiR0H2WmPg9AOg", "review_id": "7Inhy-g_BqnygtdsPuKkEA", "text": "Definitely make an appt before you go. I liked the low key sales approach. They told me my fuel injector needed replaced but for $89 I told them I would wait and check with my mechanic after reading the other review. Plan on being there for 45 min though.", "business_id": "it7e85D0cwN2W2M1BVKHUA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yrXCDuHsWLt14ql-aLOCYg", "review_id": "AVaa-ux9gNFy4pT1Ies8sQ", "text": "I got my brakes checked out here and i feel they were very nice and explained everything to me honestly, usually I feel pressured to get more done than what I intended when I go to auto shops but they weren't pushy at all and they even let me use the coupon I had for $50 off. I will def come back here for any further service needs. Nice people here for sure.", "business_id": "it7e85D0cwN2W2M1BVKHUA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QB49hhSLpPMaZ_rqBjP8uQ", "review_id": "Xns46ZxN_-EBgT9A8gQhFg", "text": "Do not take your vehicle if you value your sanity and your money. This was the worst auto repair experience I've had and if I never have another experience like this one, it would still be too soon for me.", "business_id": "it7e85D0cwN2W2M1BVKHUA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "J8ngVoMkwgKHD_Ouogy0Hg", "review_id": "WeM5LA-DSImecRKxyTJY6A", "text": "i have never been treated so rude. owner has anger issues! do not give this store your business.", "business_id": "p1W5b0PVWP0Y-ANLmN0wHg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6nDU6uu_qtYJJe9_XroUVA", "review_id": "ODNyODFahrPNgqnNT43emQ", "text": "It's such a bright, whimsical place, it's fun just to wander around and \"discover\" treasures in the store.  I LOVE my MacKenzie Childs purchase and was very pleased with the service...attentive, but not hovering...helpful and friendly.  All in all, a great experience.", "business_id": "p1W5b0PVWP0Y-ANLmN0wHg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-T9hc0NvehG94Oxq_IlyPw", "review_id": "SjXibK35-mAKFgr801y70Q", "text": "My favorite place to shop for gifts & home decor. They always have something unique & of course their collection of Mackenzie-Childs is huge. Such a fan!!", "business_id": "p1W5b0PVWP0Y-ANLmN0wHg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X0n9CtX4MnB6WZuBPrDyJw", "review_id": "bo0PDMVtgppds2ydNvT09A", "text": "Such a beautiful store! My favorite place to shop for MacKenzie-Childs and gifts for over 20 years. Everyone is always so nice and helpful! A must go if you're in the Phoenix area.", "business_id": "p1W5b0PVWP0Y-ANLmN0wHg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JVeCUlDmcwJ3pteEdmzeHg", "review_id": "NaIQNQCWxIeM1j9-6OwLzw", "text": "I have been to the Camelback location - This place has a serious selection and great prices!! \nI usually visit pre-season ( NOW!) or post-season for the best deals on pants, hats and gloves - some of the necessities that I am not too picky about.\nI visit here to get my daughter's snowboard pants (every year!!) She's growing like a weed so our friends are getting great hand-me-downs in the meantime!!", "business_id": "zzucnDH33KlmbkI4rLyQTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H0nYlvGjMA9szTaqIwTwpg", "review_id": "uZjtMCgD5gRdjJ4wPCXhXA", "text": "Wide selection and ok prices. I've been waiting for the last 2 hours to pick up my rental equipment. No obvious system to help service people.", "business_id": "zzucnDH33KlmbkI4rLyQTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fH9OSIlijo9Obp8ZDq8rBg", "review_id": "egZLEv71ULlVK6c0vf386g", "text": "I dig this place and let me tell you why...\n\nThey have awesome selection of skis, clothing and everything between.\n\nThe manager does a good job of steering you towards the more expensive jackets, so keep that in mind. The staff is generally pretty good here and helpful.\n\nThey have a better selection of Spyder gear than any other place I know of outside of CO.\n\nRental gear is sucks... maybe that is part of the plan...give you crap to ski with so you want to buy your own good stuff!\n\nOne of the best things is that you can buy your lift ticket for Snowbowl and a host of other mountains right in the store! Hey if it's the same price as on the mountain and saves you time not having to wait in a lift ticket line...count me in!\n\nSo get your rental gear here and your lift ticket and save the time and hassle on Snowbowl.\n\nLookin forward to a great 2011 ski season!", "business_id": "zzucnDH33KlmbkI4rLyQTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xVbQUUQjOmpRWRdf_3hvUw", "review_id": "Uekx0FXgKXRIxexmFcDvRg", "text": "I'm not from AZ, but I found this shop online. They've got a large selection of gear. I don't know why, but my experience w/ their customer service is completely opposite from some of the others giving this place a lower rating. I bought my girlfriend's snowboard setup from skipro for a good deal w/ free shipping (Xmas gift), board n bindings came quick, but I received 2 of the same side bindings (2 rights). Note, these were 09 bindings. I called them right away, but unfortunately, they didn't have the size I needed in stock. So they gave me a sweet deal for some 2010 bindings for the same model! On another occasion, I ordered some new bindings for myself, but there was a defect in one of the adjustable footbeds. Again, I was on the phone w/ them. They emailed me the UPS return slip, called me when they got them back and kept me updated w/ the progress. (it couldn't be repaired in the store so they contaced the manufacturer for replacement). Only negative I have is that I've had to send something back to them on both of my transactions, but I have to give them 4 stars for the customer service I've experienced. Maybe you'll have better customer service if you deal with them online rather than in person. Go figure.", "business_id": "zzucnDH33KlmbkI4rLyQTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4vECjx1eQSWCHfM3ZSbrNA", "review_id": "dKyDsBp0lci3UiA6m-ICWw", "text": "Is it possible to give \"zero\" stars?\n\nI've been in there twice and the employees were rude, both times.  I'm not the \"Scottsdale Elite\", but seriously... I'm a paying customer too.  The little boy who said he was the manager was rude too.", "business_id": "zzucnDH33KlmbkI4rLyQTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_fRCfwCzY5uLZNf-qJHGhQ", "review_id": "Qdy142JcB65mc6vplb7LcA", "text": "Mixed experiences here. Staff is mostly disinterested, but some are helpful. I would question some of their knowledge about skis and equipment. A guy named Justin seems the most knowledgeable of all. The last tune they did on my skis was so bad I had to take them to another shop near the ski resort to have de-tuned to make them ski-able again! On the positive side, great selection of stuff and prices seem quite reasonable.", "business_id": "zzucnDH33KlmbkI4rLyQTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "68GwyGcv8bQRRAdL4PjRdA", "review_id": "UooGUviYSZeXfPcrPBkdCw", "text": "This place really sucks I went in there to rent equipment and the staff acted like they didnt want to help anyone out. I mean I know working sucks, but come on it's your job. So I give this place one star for the staff being rude, and the fact that i had to go to the Ski Pro in Mesa to rent the clothes that fit me. In the end I wish I had rented everything from the Ski Pro in Mesa. Mesa Ski Pro is a lot more polite and will be more than willing to help you find what you need.", "business_id": "zzucnDH33KlmbkI4rLyQTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "3ToNaPudjFgDurQw0XA9Xg", "text": "Ski Pro is one of those places that I've driven by hundreds of times and every time I do, I see sale signs and think to myself...\"I need to check it out.\" So I finally can say that I stopped for a visit instead of driving by and I'm pleased I did! \n\nSki Pro has pretty much anything you can think of when it comes to skiing gear. Whether it's equipment or clothes you need, Ski Pro has it here. They have everything including the latest, greatest and cutest stuff. I think I mentally spent $1,000 on ski gear during my visit. They have a huge selection of adorable Spyder gear including hats, pants, jackets, etc. They also have a decent amount of North Face too. \n\nSki Pro has some of the best sales I've seen and even in the height of ski season, they still offer sales. Not only was so much gear on sale, but when I visited they also took an extra 10% at the cash register. Not bad! \n\nI didn't rent any gear so I can't write a review on the rental process, but when it comes to purchasing gear to look the part, Ski Pro has it mastered!", "business_id": "zzucnDH33KlmbkI4rLyQTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "xpCD0OXQ740BUhWpmw28MQ", "text": "Somehow I lucked out and found a place to live that's walking distance from just about everything that could possibly matter to me, and that includes what is probably the premier ski and ride shop in the desert.\n\nSki Pro is stocked better than the ski shop I frequent in Colorado, and unlike the Colo stores, Ski Pro wants to move stuff: Sales, sales and more sales. I just picked up a ski suit for my kid that was marked down from $175 to $59. It's still the middle of the season, folks.  They also appear to have a great selection of skis and boards, but that's a once in a blue moon type of purchase for me. Suffice it to say that they are stocked up with just about everything I could imagine needing for my wintertime hobby. And they are basically in the backyard of the Biltmore.\n\nAs far as the help goes, it's about average for this sort of business: No more subservient or attentive than absolutely necessary. These guys and girls are from a background of leisure and are working in a leisure business. Most probably come from the sort of middle-class families who can afford to ski. Asking them to be smiley and super-attentive is contrary to the spirit of these places--it's like expecting surfers to wear suits and ties. At least they didn't seem stoned, paranoid and semi-hostile-- like most ski shop employees in Colorado.\n\nSo check it out, and hang loose about the service, dude . . . Way . . .", "business_id": "zzucnDH33KlmbkI4rLyQTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 9, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "y1nFAHHF6E5Tqms-igDE3A", "text": "My husband takes a couple of ski trips a year, and I couldn't help but notice his ski pants recently... they were literally duck taped together, they were so old!\n\nSo, when his birthday rolled around recently, I knew just where to go: Ski Pro!  I was on a search to buy him new ski pants for his birthday and Ski Pro delivered.  Unfortunately, the pants I purchased for him were a little too big.  But luckily, he was able to exchange them no problem and they even credited him the difference since the ones he found were less expensive...\n\nThe staff that worked with both of us was friendly and helpful, and they had a decent selection to boot.  I'd definitely return to Ski Pro for future snow ski, snowboard, and/or water ski needs.  Oh, and if you're not up for purchasing your accessories or equipment, they offer rentals too.", "business_id": "zzucnDH33KlmbkI4rLyQTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cENHRJkAcen24FdNuDzzzg", "review_id": "11CFyq0uaP6yhLrWYEeXCg", "text": "i was in last week to purchase a contour helmet camera and the minute i walked in the door i was was greeted with a smile.  This made me feel very comfortable and not pressured. The staff was very knowledgable and helpful .  I can honestly say i left the store with what i wanted and very happy with the attention i was given.  Thank you ski pro staff and i would recommend the shop to everyone.  I am giving the shop five stars.", "business_id": "zzucnDH33KlmbkI4rLyQTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "odLBL37pT5T9hqcfzDifoA", "review_id": "jYm00-7-b9T-5EAkO6Yxdg", "text": "walking into Ski Pro felt like I was walking into a dream!!! They have everything you need if you are into skiing, snowboarding, or wake boarding. I was there this last Saturday just to look at a board that I have been drooling over online for the last 2 weeks. My bf and I were immediately asked if we needed help. We were at Sports Chalet the day day before and left empty handed because the girl who worked in the snowboarding dept. had no idea what she was talking about. Ski Pro was the exact opposite. A very helpful and informative guy by the name of Cody answered all of our questions. He gave us his personal advice over what size board would be right for me. We also asked if the newest season of the board we were looking at was any different than the one I wanted. He assured me both boards were almost exactly identical but that I would be paying $85 more just for this years graphics (which sucked by the way.) After speaking with him I felt confident in the purchase I was making, and so happy that I ended by a new pair of pants that I didn't really even need. I am just sooooooo impressed by their large inventory, the shop-ability of the store, the prices of everything, as well as the great customer service that was provided. This was my first time ever going to Ski Pro and I will never shop anywhere but here for my snowboarding needs. Thanks Cody and Ski Pro, you make Sports Chalet look like a Wal Mart. :)", "business_id": "zzucnDH33KlmbkI4rLyQTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eP9AigoizFeVdYNoBtRC7g", "review_id": "nA-PNDkp9f-4XWFHjcIW6Q", "text": "I needed to fill in holes in my ski wardrobe--nothing too fancy, as I only ski once in a blue moon. I walked in and upon asking one of the employees, Susan, where to find ski pants (preferably on sale), she took me right to the spot, and proceeded to help me find everything I needed. She was just great. Helped me find the right sizes and fits for a helmet, water-resistant pants, the whole kit--AND saved me a significant amount of money by bringing out items that were top brands on sale. She was also tremendously nice and knowledgeable about everything from the clothes to the slopes. I walked out very happy and with all the supplies I need to stay warm on the mountain. Superb service, wonderful staff, very competitive prices. Thanks, Ski Pro! You've got a customer for life.", "business_id": "zzucnDH33KlmbkI4rLyQTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W_R-gVF8OHNrIhtmyhDnyg", "review_id": "tcoE0wzWFcC6aRoLyIvRkw", "text": "good equipment and service to rent skis", "business_id": "zzucnDH33KlmbkI4rLyQTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ih-mHTBgxo-MtiLTbd6iow", "review_id": "zQmiFYisQb4pitlS88dqmg", "text": "My husband and I just retired and were ready to buy downhill ski equipment after renting for years. Our first stop was Ski Pro.  Andy T spent a lot of time with us explaining the latest technology and answering our questions. He didn't try to oversell us and in fact steered us to some discounted equipment.  We didn't feel hurried or any pressure. We bought all of our equipment there.  Whether you RENT or BUY we highly recommend giving SKI PRO a try.", "business_id": "zzucnDH33KlmbkI4rLyQTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XL9D0wXPLcmNox-d9XDfTg", "review_id": "xV-d4Hbq4PrsrMoUH1zkAw", "text": "For $179 a night in Phoenix, I was expecting great things.  The rooms were huge, but a little worn down.  There was rust in the shower , mold spots in the bathroom, and I felt a little itchy sitting on the couch.  The pluses are wi-fi throughout the hotel for $9.95, free breakfast, open bar in the early evening and right next to a fairly up scale mall.  I would look for a nicer spot in Scottsdale, if I have to return back to Phoenix.", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2006-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wxuIXe9jCIwloEwuNsnVvQ", "review_id": "08i8D7Dmlt2gp_-fvFLdVA", "text": "The Biltmore is centrally located in Phoenix and near to a very nice mall.  Large suite rooms make this place a comfortable place to stay and the staff is genuinely helpful.  Breakfast buffet with made to order omelets and a full suite of selection make this a good business travel hotel.\n\nDon't expect white glove service, high quality restaurants...you are in an Embassy Suite after all.", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2006-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bg3FBXzPViMowB_mJcUnbg", "review_id": "CMr1unJEmblTB0LhDqdNOQ", "text": "I really enjoyed my experience with the Embassy Suites. It was in a great location. Right next to the Biltmore Fashion Park, a movie theater, tons of good restaurants, and not far from Scottsdale. Our room was very roomy and clean. They had a free breakfast in the morning which included made to order omlets, fruit, bagels, etc... The hotel also had an Omaha Steakhouse ajoined which delivered to your room. They had free drinks from 5 - 7 pm. The customer service was great. For $125 we couldn't have asked for anything better.", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fUDpeyOr4OgOZIXXvzJJbw", "review_id": "as602BKjYFTOgGLi7JCnoA", "text": "You usually can't go wrong staying at an Embassy Suites hotel.  The rooms are huge and the breakfast is yummy.  You can sometimes get free happy hour drinks too!", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EVN484M7GZxhVpp61JgQBA", "review_id": "mPw7dhHYaKXzPdYyEIoNHw", "text": "We stayed here on points on New Year's Eve so that we'd be in the center of town and wouldn't have far to drive.\n\nEmbassy Suites is nice because all of the rooms are suites, which is nice when there are four in the room.  We could still hang out without waking up the folks sleeping in the other room.  \n\nI think this hotel was recently remodeled as the bathroom was up to date, bright and clean.  We had a balcony overlooking the parking lot, but better than nothing at all.\n\nThe best part is a cocktail reception from 5:30 to 7;30 every night.  We had a few cocktails in the lobby bar.  The lobby is a huge area with plants, ponds and people all over.\n\nA great location is the best thing going for this hotel.  The staff was super nice, too.", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Tzyfcb0RRR4XN6rRAdSn4Q", "review_id": "MmRHaH3hay6mZ6E6JQp5jw", "text": "It was a pretty nice location-RIGHT next to the mall-they gave me a room overlooking the pool with a HUGGGGGGGGGGGGGe balcony enough to throw a party on ..very satisfied..the food was a steak restaurant, which the only downfall was they didn't provide room service for breakfast so you had to cattle call with the random people down in the lobby-\notherwise, very pleasant stay.  Forgot one big hiccup--If you're a gym person like me..it was quite awkward..b/c basically you're in this square floating plexiglass gym where everyone can see you from EVERY angle..and it's hours are only til 10pm... :(", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HFzQ3xFlSwPlZeYkDzWwFg", "review_id": "uaebw1ZW03yxso5N3gYaHg", "text": "I stayed here during the summer really enjoyed it. Got the cheapest room and it was HUGE! Centrally located which was nice right next to the mall! I would definitly stay here again!", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7FBFq151YXe1aEnkFqnEKA", "review_id": "6_EO-DNQROplQRC4B3VuxQ", "text": "I was placed here to stay while I was in the area for a training course.\n\nThis place was beautiful.  The lobby area has a beautiful fountain and koi ponds.. and you can't hear the water when you're in your room.. wonderful!\n\nThe rooms were spacious and clean.  I had three sinks.. THREE SINKS!  One in the living area.. one in the bathroom.. and one in the bedroom..  Why I had three sinks?   I don't know but I made sure to use them all.. hahaha!\n\nThey have a free hot breakfast.. an omelet bar.. hash browns.. bacon.. sausage.. french toast.. eggs.. yum! \n\nThey also had the usual breakfast pastries.. and cereal.. and oatmeal.. \n\nThey have an Omaha Jack's Steakhouse.. I didn't get to try it.. but you could have also had room service send up dinners up to the room.  \n\nIn the afternoon.. around 5:30-7:30pm.. they have a complimentary happy hour where the drinks are free. \n\nThey have a fitness area that I didn't get to check out.. but some of my collegues said it was pretty decent.\n\nThe hotel is located next door to a mall.. and many other restaurants.\n\nI only took one star out because the room's heat wasn't work too well.\n\nI would definitely come back and stay here if I find myself in the Phoenix area again.", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JVkuW-Vf8qF447AZXyWVfw", "review_id": "JCoIOk8_Dh8iSQOq3TL4WQ", "text": "I've stayed here twice before, and I think it's a wonderful place for anyone's who's visiting.  Close the mall, movie theatre, Biltmore, and most importantly, Shreiner's Sausages.  Really, though.  It's always clean, roomy, good A/C.  Probably one of the best Embassy Suites I've visited.  And way cheaper than the Biltmore, for sure.", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PM2J5E2GzeEINB98-U7wSw", "review_id": "MH218el0K0LehON_StDeSA", "text": "I stayed here for a working holiday, and I absolutely loved it. One of the best hotel stays I've had. The rooms are all two room suites, clean, and very comfortable.  \n\nThere's a free breakfast in the morning (cooked if you get up early enough along with continental) and a free happy hour every night from 5:30 to 7:30.  The location is right in the middle of some nice restaurants and across the street from a movie theater, and the parking is free at the hotel. \n\nThe only issue I had with the hotel was how far it was from downtown Phoenix, and they did not have a shuttle there (or to the airport for that matter). They did drive me to the light rail, where for a flat $3.50 I bought a day pass to get around town. \n\nOverall it was a wonderful experience, and if I'm ever in town again, this is where I'll be staying.", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hSzH32owe0sAupuLsRWsCA", "review_id": "t0U6F_KNSay57MnhYFo-vA", "text": "I give the bartender who works at this hotel 5 stars. He looks like Moby. Best martini ever.\n\nThe air conditioner in the room will make you wake up once an hour, as it is very loud.\n\nAfter going to the gym one day at 5pm, there was no hot water for a shower.\n\nThe omlettes are made with artificial eggs.\n\nThe lobby looks nice. The steak house is good for a hotel restaurant. \n\nThe martinis are great.", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lGBtatQQgkeEALEplrEzLw", "review_id": "H6PdJaZVpQmLIAoOK5X8iw", "text": "I was here last month for a business conference. The rooms are very nice. I love that there was 3 separate sink areas (with mirrors and counter space). I was staying with one other person, but if someone was willing to stay on the pull out sofa, we could have easily done 3 ladies. \n\nThere are two separate rooms in each suite, with a door. In the first one as you walk in, is a small sofa and chair with ottoman. There is a good-sized table and chairs and a small sink area with a fridge. There is also a bathroom off to the side which was well equipped and decent sized. I never felt like we were in each other's way and I never worried about visiting with other people in their room, there was always plenty of space.\n\nThe other room is quite large with 2 beds (or perhaps a king, not sure, we stayed in a double, obviously), a wardrobe, and an area with another sink/mirror/counter. Very nice for two women trying to get ready in the morning.\n\nI cannot talk to the shopping or how far it was away from anything. We pretty much stayed in the hotel or went to specific places. The taxi from the airport was $25. Because we were there in groups, when we went out to dinner, the hotel provided us with a free shuttle (the driver was very nice). The hotel staff were simply amazing, always very nice and accommodating, no matter how weird our questions were (and we can ask some weird questions!)\n\nThe downside is that the air conditioner in the room was VERY loud and although we had it cranked down to 60, I doubt it got cooler than 75. That seemed to be the same according to others as well. I like a very cold room to sleep in, so that was a little annoying.\n\nThe meeting rooms were nice enough - again I didn't think the air conditioner was cold enough though. Maybe this is the difference in me living in Austin and visiting Phoenix, but I like air conditioning!\n\nIf you visit this area, make sure to visit Tarbells Restaurant too. Absolutely exquisite!", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZC66b4eqzanK0naKbtHVfg", "review_id": "HdF5tOpIsUw1G6dqEQWxAA", "text": "Stayed here on business.  Once again Embassy Suites has done a good job.\n\nAll of the staff that I encountered were extremely friendly and helpful.  The lobby area is very nice with an Atrium feel and large Koi pond.  There is a decent (not great) breakfast served in the lobby area.\n\nThe room was very clean.  From the carpets to the furniture to the bathroom... it all appeared very clean and well maintained.   The bed was very comfortable and had crisp clean linens.\n\nThe room service from the Omaha Steakhouse was quite good for room service.\n\nThe Harney & Sons Earl Grey tea in the room was an added bonus.", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QPwuEpeAQl93AMfff-bfVQ", "review_id": "5sRlZI8nKPTGgjr77FeFUQ", "text": "I love love Embassy Suites. This hotel is at a good location, closer to the mall and some yummy restaurants such as True Food Kitchen. The staff is always nice and the two room suites are very comfortable. Free parking aaannnnndddd complimentary yummy cooked-to-order breaksfast (which is always the highlight of my stay at any Embassy Suites).\n\nOh! and there is also the manager's reception between 5 and 7 pm, if you happened to be at the hotel around those times.", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aA7HJgxdAca1vdTuCIqdzQ", "review_id": "aE35w2oUiV1fl1QLJch6kg", "text": "Very nice rooms with nice tv's. The lobby is pleasant, but it's kinda hard to find your way to the room.  There was a shortage of trash receptacles in the room, however.", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xS7hz7n2jFEvOo8Su8x_hw", "review_id": "TkBKzMkC7s8Z_wVo3-VfaQ", "text": "We stayed here for four miserable nights & two awful rooms.  The only reason I gave them even two stars was because the staff were very nice.\n\nThe first room had a broken A/C so we tossed & turned all night.  Half of the lights in the room didn't work and neither TV came in.  And if that wasn't bad enough the bedroom was located adjacent to the back of a restaurant next door so we were woken each morning at 4:00 to non-stop truck deliveries backing up, beep, beep, beep!!!\n\nOn our third day the water was turned off for the whole hotel for several hours of emergency Rotor-Rooter service.\n\nThe second room was better than the first, but the A/C still didn't work well and the tub had a major drip...we just closed the bathroom door and dealt with it.\n\nI'm afraid to say that this might have been the last time I stay at an Embassy Suites Hotel because as I recall, the one in Austin, TX wasn't great either.", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-Ad6HgR4EhurYmv6OcRATA", "review_id": "0sjOhxFivjy3Wx3e0_I-mQ", "text": "Nice hotel/rooms. Food all around the area. $15/day for internet is a joke!", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CoQXLQN4oOcxTnH4c39kJQ", "review_id": "YVlqgV9JuExDkay1jXzNPg", "text": "Super clean!\nNice staff!!! Free breakfast, with made to order omelettes. The one gripe paid parking. I mean seriously, that's offensive considering the room rates (March 9-14 2011) stay.  If you need internet (like most do) get this....they charge for that too *stare* . Had a lot of issues trying to use it that they had to give me FREE access. Smh \n\nAlas, the lobby area is beautiful it has a pond with gorgeous fish (aweee\nDidn't eat at the restaurant on-site. It's centrally located & directly across the street from a small upscale mall. Yes small but had the stores I love....bebe, Saks...and um er...bebe LOL\n\nI would stay here again though....can't pass up on a good FREE breakfast.", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vfH_AjGyr3_9nWea9nui6Q", "review_id": "wXRqJn9FVZgjGYxJViYvGw", "text": "My first stay here was about 4 years ago when I traveled for business.  I recently stayed here for a wedding that was held in the hotel.  The suites are pretty spacious and the beds are comfortable.\n\nWhat's great is that they offer a daily, cooked-to-order breakfast (omelettes, bacon, sausage, eggs, pancakes, etc) as well as the basic continetal breakfast items (fruit, yogurt, cereal, bagels, oatmeal, etc).  They also have a, I believe it's called, Managers Reception in the evening with drinks and light hours devours.  \n\nThe pool & sauna area is great.  The bathrooms have towels for your convenience.  I really like the patio seating areas around the pool.  My family and I were able to enjoy our complimentary breakfast outside while the weather was gorgeous.  My 6-yr old daughter especially loved the pool since she was able stand up in the shallow end.  Although the pool is a little small.\n\nThe lobby area has a huge pretty ponds and a fountain.  Makes you feel relaxed as you enter.\n\nThe negatives:\n1. Since we were guests of the wedding party, we didn't have to pay for parking during our stay but they normally charge for parking.\n2. The Fitness Center is way too small and is an a very odd location.  It's on the 3rd floor, closer to one side of the building, but still in the middle not too far from some of the rooms.  The room is surrounded by glass and only part of it is frosted so it's easy for guests walking around to see in.\n3.  Most of the staff was pretty friendly during both of my visits.  However, during my most-recent visit, my husband called to request for more hand-towels (we wanted to use them for the fitness center not knowing that they are already provided inside).  I should've asked for the woman's name but when she delivered the towels she was extremely rude.  She didn't smile or say hi, which was no biggie, but she delivered bath towels.  Again, no biggie, we ended up needing them anyway but when I nicely told her that we had requested the smaller hand-towels, she rolled her eyes, started speaking into her radio and walked away.  Wow!  She came back 10 minutes later, again, no smile or hello, no apology but this time with face-towels (the small square ones).  Oh well.", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dwxspZtssoatXoJXPQ5ueg", "review_id": "QrHQD0HEoFjfI5bKcnzTSQ", "text": "The company I came out to Phoenix to visit offered this hotel as my place for rest. \n\nI must say, the lobby of this place is pretty awesome! Definitely wouldn't have seen it coming from the outside. They have nice lemon water by the check in desk, very nice! \n\nYou can get free cheap beer and alcoholic drinks during happy hour (I personally would not drink it, one of my friends really regretted drinking the free cheap vodka drinks). The bar in the lobby/ dining area is pretty good. Drinks are inexpensive and the bartender is very attentive. \n\nThe pool is nice! Definitely a cool down from the hot weather during summer time! Unfortunately, there aren't any electrical outlets around the pool if you need to charge your phone. Good news is that the bartender delivers to the poolside (gotta tip generously of course!) The steak nachos are pretty awesome! *If you're going from the bar to the pool, be sure to get plastic cups from the bartender, no glass by the poolside!\n\nThe rooms are pretty decent, clean bedsheets, 2 sinks, and fold out bed by the front door couch for guests :) \n\nRemember though, no room service after around 10pm.. Be prepared to make trips to the vending machines if you're hungry after drinking :) haha! \n\nAll in all, after my 3rd trip to Arizona this year, happy to stay here! :)", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 10, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "NvDR3SPVPXrDB_dbKuGoWA", "review_id": "VqFbiTv-Dlf0e7YschUkpQ", "text": "I stayed here last night and had a large comfortable King bed in a very spacious King Suite for $149. You have control over how hot or cold you want the room. But don't look up at the ceiling if you want to see the popcorn. There's a fridge in the room.The hotel lobby and environs are lush with greenery and water features. They even have a happy hour as well. The pool looked inviting. They have free continental breakfast, although I left too early this morning to sample the breakfast. For being in the city, there is plenty of parking.\n\nThis hotel is near all of the action of the downtown where all the hip folks hang out and close enough to Scottsdale and all the spring training venues as well. This is a great staycation hotel. I just wish I had more time to explore the place.", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VURvHke7yvGL673wgcp9nA", "review_id": "q53_9rcFth3XPUplWX_RRw", "text": "I'm writing this review from a different perspective.  I'm not staying at this hotel but my out of state relatives are.    I was happy to find out they booked this location because it is convenient to so many places.  I met them after they checked in and we had 2 free cocktails each while we comfortably caught up on our lives.  We walked next door to the Biltmore mall on a beautiful night and selected Zin Burgers as our casual food choice for the night.  I felt the hotel and location hosted them well.  BTW I've stayed in the rooms and I like their space.", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HGE4YopYFGShFdri7KSMZw", "review_id": "B-MP-ybfnJLkHChSwB8J9g", "text": "Huge rooms. Soft towels. Comfortable bed with tons of pillows.  \nThree things that make me happy when I'm traveling.  \n\nWhat's wrong with this place, then? First of all, the location is central to nothing aside from the mall which houses several chain restaurants.  Second, the staff could not care less about pretty much anything. While the woman who checked us in was helpful and friendly, that was the end of that. Despite requesting my Hilton status \"amenities\" (just a package of snacks and water...not much), I never received it.  I was also charged $30 for internet when I shouldn't have paid a thing (got the bill corrected at check out). And housekeeping didn't leave enough towels or replace the water.  \n\nConsidering we paid over $200 a night, the blase attitude of the staff is very disappointing.", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JDqqzdedpCgQ1XkLjeWM4g", "review_id": "xX1oJZ3fVfoj2Q6kYsR3qg", "text": "Review based on 1 night stay on the 4th floor:\n\nPROS:\n+ Design/feel of hotel (very open spaces and the fish/turtle pond in the middle is well maintained)\n+ Great value (free breakfast, 2 room suites, fridge/microwave, manager's happy hour)\n+ Large pool that goes up to 8 feet deep...down to 8 feet deep?\n+ Really felt the staff try to make our stay as pleasant as possible\n\nCONS:\n- A/C in room was really weak, but the staff was kind enough to bring up a box fan\n- TV channel selection was a bit sparse\n- Paid WIFI\n- Tub drain was clogged (no biggie, informed front desk on check out)\n\nHad reserved room online and had one of the package deals w/ $25 gas card.  Received a $25 Shell card at front desk and used with no issues.  Would definitely stay at this Embassy again.", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7TfnetYrtPFGZfbTnSmJow", "review_id": "3CChp7WcRHA2Q9PlppF3RA", "text": "The Koi & Turtle pond is so nice. Clean room Mgr special drinks they need a popcorn machine. Good breakfast. Late pool hours a plus! Late check out! \nHowever our room got a lil warm at night so no 5 stars. Overall excellent stay.", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "y8ZCNq8HSGDSx7Vm-NYEOw", "review_id": "jKRVJNVTVjv21C5j-F8SRA", "text": "I can say that I am a fan of all Embassy Suites, but staying at the Biltmore was bliss. We checked in late and got our choice of rooms. Summer is off season for Phoenix, so you can snag some good deals.\n\nWe got a suite on the top floor (no heavy stompers above) with a view of the pool. I only ever have one request when choosing a hotel, no matter the region and that's a pool. I love to swim and spend my days tanning poolside and at night - taking a swim after dinner and before bed. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/XFp3kd2f0TIC5rLAnIIOAA#tVE5NMyVymqDfFGavl5aIg\n\nOur room was really nice with a livingroom with kitchenette, bathroom and bedroom with a balcony. You can really make yourself feel at home and that's just what we did. Stock your own fridge with beverages and snacks, heat things up in the microwave and make yourself coffee and tea in the morning. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/XFp3kd2f0TIC5rLAnIIOAA#C8_Wxh9oVUyFRpPPBNohyQ\n\nEach morning you can expect a free complimentary breakfast buffet. They have a omelete bar, so you select your ingrediants and get what you want. They have a wide variety of breakfast choices, so you can have whatever you want. This is mine. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/XFp3kd2f0TIC5rLAnIIOAA#0kBypK_17X-X6tWGg6dRfg\n\nMost days I was out and about and others I spent at the pool. I ordered drinks and lunch from Omaha Steakhouse, which was quite tasty. I really took advantage of the hotel ammenties and enjoyed my stay. \n\nEach night they have a Manager's Reception that provides a free Happy Hour to guests. Drinks of your choice from cocktails, wine, beer to soft drinks. The snacks included pretzel bites, chips, dips, hummus and pita chips. \n\nI always enjoy staying at the Embassy Suites and had a great vacation. Plus the location is great, the Biltmore Fashion Park is right across the street and has fabulous shopping and dining.", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aAOosIA2598fl8v2mcWoWg", "review_id": "QCFp5HqL3dMiISKikhY8Ew", "text": "I was only here for one night on 9/7, but I was very pleased with my stay.  The place is beautiful, the rooms are big, and the people at the front desk were pleasant and efficient.\n\nThe only down side to my stay was that I lost water pressure in the shower Friday night.  Fortunately, it was only brief.  Other than that, I enjoyed my stay.  This will be my base of operations for my next visit.\n\nAs for others' comments that there isn't anything nearby - That's what cars are for.  Last I heard you can rent them here and there.", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vwndetc7KXo8Ld_muTbGUw", "review_id": "-KTQzgXCOFr8m1-xKTJ7pQ", "text": "I've stayed at this Embassy Suites several times.  Please consider what I'm about to say as a tip more than a review, because it can happen at any hotel.\n\nWhen checking in, make sure you are not on the side of the hotel where the bar is, especially on the 1st or 2nd floor.   This area of the hotel will receive early morning truck deliveries and garbage trucks unloading and loading.  Lot's of beeping and metal banging going on from 3am to 5am.\n\nI'll stay again because of the accommodations, location, price and services, but I'll be more choosy next time on room location.\n\nHope this helps!", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0XnQxp9xwoguSNnpzVaDxw", "review_id": "vLaZ6EuwWj5MXJQdQA3hlQ", "text": "This review is not about my stay at the Biltmore but about not staying here. I purchased a gift certificate at a baseball related charity function in Oct. When I went to redeem my gift certificate (which I wanted use during the baseball Spring training months) I was told the dates I had chosen were unavailable. OK, I understand as on my certificate it did say subject to availability, so I choose a couple of other dates. After a couple of phone calls I was finally told that all Spring training dates were blackout. My problem with all of this is that it took many phone messages and emails to finally have someone tell me this. The Director of Sales and Marketing contact person who was on my gift certificate NEVER returned an email or phone call and when asked if there were any other options none were offered. I would also like to add that I have a 2 night stay certificate and was looking to stay 2 additional nights at full price. Bottom line really bad bad customer service.", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YGPnXTeEMDkTyMkPETElyQ", "review_id": "CjXgC3hqixXGL0CBu7mQ7w", "text": "Stayed 2 nights for spring training. Location is nice. Staff are super friendly, free breakfast and evening cocktails and snacks were nice. Unfortunately the non smoking room smelled gross, even after leaving the windows open for 2 days it still smelled gross. The carpets could do with cleaning.", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xXSxldPsrIslGn5DXYZz1A", "review_id": "UyKAKN9qo71ngXmSAaVPSg", "text": "Wonderful hotel for families. Breakfast, swimming pool, and indoor pond were a hit with kids.  Nice location with ample dining options nearby.", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y8ZCNq8HSGDSx7Vm-NYEOw", "review_id": "zOaJ_mUIJEbzYWxx7G5m1g", "text": "I can say that after my second trip to Phoenix, I'm a super fan of the city. When my guy asked where I wanted to stay, I really hoped for the Embassy Suites. \n\nWe were lucky to lock in great rates in the middle of Spring Training. The hotel was filled with fans from all over, some from my hometown San Francisco. \n\nI love the pool here. It's a very large pool and gets sun almost 80% of the day. Weather permitting, you'll find me sun tanning by the pool all day. The indoor atrium is great, lots of cute turtles and fish in the pond. I just loved the natural indoor park and taking pictures.\n\nThey have a decent gym, so I could stay on my daily workouts. Treadmills with Tv's, basic weights and cardio, headphones are towels provided. \n\nI like the suites, we can feel at home and stock our fridge with fun snacks and champagne or we can decide to order in room service from Omaha. Otherwise it's a very nice home away from home, in Phoenix.", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "udtMmdOTw2wNnxDcrbhOTQ", "review_id": "-DF1gZyRGP9eaANMwb-c7Q", "text": "Great place.  Clean, hospitable staff, beautiful entry ways.  Manager's party every night and awesome breakfasts every morning!  I don't know how this place is not more popular.", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PDz0NxH-hBgC-QjyPJwOQw", "review_id": "c03yl1ke-xB0gNRcvX6Z-A", "text": "Great breakfast area and managers happy hour.  \n\nBig down fall rooms are dated, AC is noisy, fridge and bathroom fan is noisy.  Carpets in rooms and common area are dirty as well.  Gym is small and outdated.  Hotel needs a refresh to get to Hilton and the areas standards.", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W6t6UlWYGAx2jrYb-dxo8A", "review_id": "F7l3La3FH0VZDgKwV3lz0A", "text": "Nice Staff but that's about all. Would never stay here again", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "xb7p0m2L9dZLz7Yxfh33Uw", "review_id": "b7vX1Y5qp01uekCu-YJJ8w", "text": "As far as an Embassys go, I have not been disappointed. This gets 4 stars when compared to comparable hotels. Rooms are big enough and serve their purpose. They roll any \"resort fees\" into your room rate, which is always very affordable anyway. In Phoenix, we arrived late, were checked in quickly, they waived our parking fee, and we were on our merry way. Beds were comfy.", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QVQ7ruvfxWwLT0GoUoteSA", "review_id": "DzVdc7F9r5Q4QhZgZGyUvg", "text": "Check in staff was great the view from out side was ok. Then the room electrical switches that are barely sticking out some you can see wires on. Paint was peeling all over and the shower was falling apart the caulking was all coming off. These rooms are not what I expect for this price. Even the tv which was a older flat screen did not have HD and half the channels failed to work. Breakfast was not great and  they failed to clean up tables so no where to sit and eat. Pool area had several areas trapped off as well as the parking lot had a lot of it closed. Over all very disappointed in this property I would not recommend it. When I checked out I was told your good to go as she ate her breakfast and then walked away not once was I asked how my stay was.", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3GDfzwQz8XQCmJbp01iIzQ", "review_id": "nMqnJ-Owv3SVXTeY2CpSFw", "text": "Nice place; here for a baseball tourney with my son and wife, and they take care of everything. Boys comfortable, good part of town. Couldn't ask for more - good value.", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5onifR19zhXdLUp8x-762g", "review_id": "ZTdokZthV6niCvs8Qof2bg", "text": "First let me say i love Embassy Suites and hilton Hotels but my gripe is about the Hilton Honors Program. I booked several stays through Orbitz so i can book my flight and Hotel together and on those stays Hilton accpets my Honors number but when i review my account to see how many points i had i noticed on those 2 stays there were ZERO points. Come to find out that booking through another site Hilton won't honor those stays. This is crazy as most people don't ever reall book direct to a hotel when traveling on buisness. I had been a Marriott Rewards member for over 10 years and will be switching back because of this, Embassy Suites are nice and cost much more and for me to not get the points is a deal breaker for my dollars. Wish this policy would change and when i called she simply said sorry company policy and if you want the points you have to book seperately. Extremely dissappointed i must say!", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M25FDtkLafthCYiXRVQRgw", "review_id": "wDEI6ye1xbCfOYJK3-ASnw", "text": "I stayed at this hotel and it was nice. However, I left my sunglasses behind (they were a special gift from my younger sister) and I called on the same day to see if they had them. They said that they would call back with an update. But they never did. Just a note do not leave anything behind because you will not get it back or even a simple phone call.", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "v8prSSKtN8-avfAUO0ZYkQ", "review_id": "BCzt-q90H4zMDTbh96a61w", "text": "I travel a good deal.  This is the worst hotel experience, by far.\n\nThis is an older Embassy Suites but I thought that its location in the tony Biltmore area of Phoenix would assure that it's well-kept.  Incorrect assumption.  This is the filthiest hotel I've ever seen.\n\nI should have known I was in for utter disappointment when I arrived for my stay around 12:45 am.  I am dead tired and fumbling with two bags when I happen upon a security guard standing in front of the hotel taking a smoke.  Instead of holding the door for me, he watched me balance my bags and purse with an amused grin, as I struggled with the the hotel door.  Thanks for nothing.  I get to the front desk and the check-in process is fairly smooth.  I'm booked into a room that is on a far end of the hotel.  I hike over there and proceed to get ready for bed when more problems ensue. The bathroom wall has what appears to be a streak of blood running down it.  I was too grossed out to investigate further.  There is also a bent wire hanger on the picture frame over the toilet.  The wallpaper is peeling and the ceiling is showing signs of a bad leak from upstairs.  Really?  I am appalled at this point but since it's after 1 am, I reason that I can just get a little shut-eye and change rooms first thing in the morning.  My plans quickly changed when I turned down the bed covers to find lint and make-up on them.  I can't do this.  I call the front desk and request an immediate room change.  The lady I spoke too was extremely apologetic and offered to move me right away.  She said she'd send up a security guard to help with my bags and get me into a better room/area of the hotel.  You know where this is going, right?  Yes, approximately 10 minutes later the grinning smoker appears at the door.  He hands me a key for a room on the opposite side of the hotel and makes the assessment that I have a pretty good handle on my bags so he'll just point me in the direction of where I should go.  The new room looks exactly like the first one, albeit a little cleaner.  The bathroom looked acceptable and the bed covers were free of foreign substances.  It was past my bedtime, I needed sleep.\n\nWith a little rest and fresh eyes, the hotel didn't get any better for me.  I'm sure in its heyday this was THE place to stay.  Sadly, it is just neglected and doesn't warrant the nightly room charges (it's not cheap).  The common areas are filthy.  I promise that I'm not a germaphobe.  I really didn't want to touch anything in this hotel.  The elevator buttons and door handles were dirty.  I had to carry napkins with me so I wouldn't have to touch them.  The carpet in the lobby and elevators looked like a ton of toddlers had had their way with a box of Ritz crackers.  And, no, I didn't catch them on an off day.  It looked like this for my entire three-day stay.  I failed to mention the ceiling fan in my new and improved \"clean\" room.  The dust hanging off of it was so thick.  It clearly hadn't been touched in ages.  As other reviewers have mentioned, the hotel lobby also has an off-putting stench, probably due to the fountains/ponds inside?  I don't know but it's unpleasant.\n\nIf the filth wasn't bad enough, on the last day of my stay I was jarred from sleep at 4 am by a blaring fire alarm.  I pulled the curtain back and saw other guests milling about.  Apparently, there is no intercom system to let guests know what they should do.  When I saw another guest return to her room, I took the gamble that I'd burn in this cess pool and went back to bed.  It was a short-lived nap.  A few hours later, the alarm is blaring again!  I'm deliriously tired and in the process of the pulling on a pair of jeans to exit when housekeeping opens the door.  Really?  The alarm is going off,  it's still early in the a.m. and you're coming in the room to clean?  What in the hell?  What do you clean, anyway?  At this point, I knew it was time to part ways.  I quickly packed and made my exit.  Unbelievable and unforgivable.  Never again.", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jJTp4Uw3YI0AAcoXXSxBtA", "review_id": "ZFLeGperqBYwEuwqRLOEEQ", "text": "This hotel is very disappointing.  When you enter, you notice the indoor atrium with trees and water.  It doesn't make you feel you're in the middle of the desert, I mean Phoenix.  Checking in was a breeze.  You get a free bottle of water if you're a Hilton member.  I was waiting for mine since my colleague got one and checked in before me.  Then I found out it's only free if you're a member.  Thanks.  I don't want to pay $4 for a bottle of water in my room that has been sitting there for a month or two.\n\nMy room was okay.  An old hotel stench.  Bed was comfortable enough.  Bathroom was very slow.  The flush seems like the toilet is clogged when flushing.  As for the shower/tub, my room was draining super duper slow.  I could have requested another room, but I already unpacked.  And the A/C is super loud in the room.  It can spook you at times.\n\nIt is across the mall, so that's convenient.  Other than that, I've experienced better.", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1FDJXOBj__CzOK2wlPdbmQ", "review_id": "b_VVQQCSQrOMxtUDDjABHQ", "text": "Bed bugs! 2 of us in 2 different rooms, both fairly badly bitten. Property were actually combative, denied they had a problem, accused us both of lying and apart from offering to do our laundry (with a number of caveats attached) did nothing. Miserable customer service from a battered, tired, dirty & old facility.", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fl5naitmit4cqLDoQsFGHA", "review_id": "jiAti2u36-TUfAtgjfmC5w", "text": "I stayed at this hotel the second week of March 2014. A colleague and I both ended up with BED BUG BITES!! The hotel representatives we spoke with were rude and accusatory. They acted like we were trying to get away with something. REALLY?!? They refused to check our crews rooms for pests. They completely denied any responsibility and offered no help to us. I travel most of the year as my job requires. By far one of the worst hotel experiences I've ever had. I would post photos of the bites on my FACE, but being humiliated at work for a week was bad enough.", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f0BEe2inJx1Zadtf7naIJg", "review_id": "en50FV86HjZtzvoUKhkT7w", "text": "This is a really great hotel.  We go often and in the heat of the summer it is great that they have gardens indoors, with nice sitting areas, and a pool area that is shaded with trees and the way the building is designed.  They also have a free wonderful breakfast.\nThe bed are very comfortable, and the rooms having a sitting area with small kitchen area.  A must stay, you will not be disappointed.  Oh yes and you can walk across the street to the Biltmore Mall and the Movie Theatre.", "business_id": "FQudBiBiz9bGQLF_kK8UCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "cWq5p18Tl-4Kwr6gnHdn0w", "text": "This is one of the best brunch spots in town, but you better come hungry.  It's a great spot to bring folks from out of town or relatives you need to impress but my favorite is our \"ladies who brunch\" crowd. When you first walk in, look for the little closet to your left.  The entire thing is \"papered\" with the silver sheet of Wrigley's gum wrappers. It's great to see the sense of humor in a place that could otherwise be a bit overwhelming.\n\nMembership to the Wrigley Mansion Club is just $10 a year, so it's affordable for all.  We originally went when my friend got a members email about a discount they were doing for their first brunch of the year.  Half price was an awesome way to do it, though the $42/person fee isn't really bad at all for this level of champagne brunch.  \n\nThe food was really quite good and displayed very nicely in different rooms based on the type of food.  This was a great opportunity to go from room to room and back to your table again.  After brunch it's great to grab a drink at the bar and hang out outside to just enjoy the view.\n\nFinal note - yes, valet is the only way to go.  I can't imagine trying to even remember where I parked my car on this large estate!  I leave that to the experts!", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "sXWvDlMQspjJ1zzr3cEM7Q", "review_id": "I7lcJ4yISHM5iHJIMXKVmQ", "text": "My husband and I were fortunate enough to be invited to a wedding at this beautiful venue last weekend.  Driving up the mountainside, you reach this beautiful building with incredible city and mountain views.  Due to the rain on Friday and Saturday morning, they had to move the ceremony inside, but it worked out perfectly.  The mansion was decorated for Christmas and it was so lovely.  \n\nAfter the ceremony, the doors opened to the reception room that included floor to ceiling windows so that the views and sunset could be taken in by everyone.  The tables were set beautifully with gold chargers and nice silver.  The appetizers served during the cocktail hour were all delicious especially the quiche and the tomato and mozerrella crackers.  The bar was prompt and the dinner of beef tenderloin was great.  \n\nMake sure you check out all of the decor if you make it up to the mansion.  The Wrigley's were definitely not minimalists!", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "90a6z--_CUrl84aCzZyPsg", "review_id": "d_6_ocQCku_AswArQjJVqQ", "text": "Whoa! What an amazing place, with even more amazing views of Paradise Valley opulence. Hey, this IS the former mansion of the Wrigley chewing gum dude!\n\nIt's been awhile, but I do remember being awestruck the first time I visited. I have been back recently for casual networking functions.\n\nThe dining rooms are unique and elegant with original masterpieces on the wall, the food is exquisite, the service is 1st class all the way.\n\nIf you want to blow someone away - take them here.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Vznre5N5gG-wLK9Fpv1gHw", "review_id": "visollDwwVE-n85oRS7OIg", "text": "Best Halloween Party in the valley.   Get your friends organized and come to this Halloween party.   It is awesome.   I have gone two years now and am amazed at the creativity and boldness of the costumes.   It is a perfect venue.   It is really like roaming around in a haunted house.   Two live bands and the drink prices were reasonable.    Hey,  two girls were only wearing body paint!  Wow.\n\nThe view at sunset is just breathtaking.    Great place for a really special date.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 37, "useful": 23, "cool": 22}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "Y8ggRwQaEam3QE94eNpgaA", "text": "Is it an historic mansion, high above Phoenix, with a famous history of who's who? Indeed. Was it a fun venue for a concert by CeCe Peniston? Absolutely. Did I enjoy the limo, wine in the dressing room and VIP treatment from their staff? You bet your sweet ass I did. \n\nBut the smell. Seriously. Like my geriatric Aunt Helen's closet. Or the community room at a convalescent home. Or Bea Arthur's hair. \n\nHere I thought it would smell like Juicy Fruit.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 10, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "sEWeeq41k4ohBz4jS_iGRw", "review_id": "tUlZ99H7wuanbyiLQ_GPeA", "text": "Sweet.  I went to the bar, Geordie's, for my first visit to the Mansion.  Had a few glasses of wine and then started to wander.  What a neat place to get away from it all and relax.  The bar menu is pretty limited so keep that in mind, oh and I hear that this place closes for special events so always call ahead. And the view is not too bad either.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "h7v_M_0-YVpSVZ2WD7FpAA", "review_id": "_9XsHoI2Fjdf0BNoc8AFNw", "text": "Have you tried Fireside Sunday evenings? A band, outdoor patio seating, best view in the state, firepits, heat lamps, free buffet (if your table spends $20+ on drinks, easliy done! esp. since they have drink specials). Great for family, kids, older, younger, date nite.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 21, "useful": 17, "cool": 16}, "user_id": "6WrOT1dj6sigl_voiwQ7HA", "review_id": "D4_4_i5bj0mcFrznfwpoiQ", "text": "I have now attended a few events at Wrigley, or \"The Mansion\" as I like to call it. \n\n\"What are you doing tonight?\"\n\"Oh I am attending a little soiree at 'The Mansion.\" \n\nI want to live here,,,and be Batman...maybe Iron Man, I haven't decided for sure. \n\nGo here. Be Tony Stark, or Bruce Wayne for the night.\n\nThere is something indescribably awesome about donning the pocket square and having drinks and socializing in a friggin masion.\n\nThe drinks tend to be pricey but if they weren't I don't know if I would feel nearly as cool being here. \n\nWhen I live here I will throw crazy UYEs so you should all be prepared to dress the nines and party all night.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pVDAcUrUBTz9RGselQfofg", "review_id": "QcGyY41gAccXW0JAnMPCiw", "text": "Such fun Halloween parties!  Love wandering around.  Beautiful place.  Fun to be with a group.  \n\nAttended a Christmas Business party there one time.  Great food and service.  \n\nAlways a good time!\n\nOh, and I really wish they had a coat check.  Hauling around my coat at the Christmas party was a drag.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "MUHoBFzwRoXpCpgYSN8KRA", "review_id": "WixtK1gxQDtYjMNdSRkHtA", "text": "Kinda dumpy, and not entirely in an endearing, it's-an-almost-hundred-year-old-place kinda way.  Service was ok-ish, music terrible (live music Friday nights - not a fan myself).  This place gets 4 stars for the food.  Burger and fries.  Epic win.  Burger with bacon, dried apples (??? I know, right?!) and a huge gob of blue cheese on an english muffin.  Fries were awesome, too, served with a giant cuppa ketchup.  Burger was slightly overdone, unsure whether there was ordering confusion or what happened (I shared the burger w/ a friend, we both agreed it was awesome despite unfortunate well-doneness).  I liked my drink, I paid 15.50 for two of em which is a pretty good deal.  \n\nAll-in-all, a surprisingly accessible yet highly unique place - offbeat.  Seems like it needs a look at the details - a fresh coat of paint, so to speak.  I'm totally coming back here when I need a place with character.  I'm psyched about getting the food here again, too.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "PoQOIZc2q5nud7uVz_jdjw", "review_id": "8M6KeB7oANtt2FCQzkdvwQ", "text": "Well I certainly wouldn't mind living here...unless spearmint flavored ghosts wander the halls after midnight. Anyway...I had a lovely evening here celebrating the birthdays of Matthew and Shannon and even Emily (?) whom I hadn't met. The place absolutely targets an older crowd but the indoor lounge space above the bar was comfortable enough for our group and nearly private. \n\nI'm not a huge liquor drinker so I missed out on the five dollar cocktails until 7PM and their wine list was okay but had very few by the glass options. The chef's taco of the night was cod and even though it was a frozen battered affair, the seasonings really brought it to life. The tortillas were a disaster though, they were literally pulled straight from the Mission flour tortilla bag and not even heated. sad. Oh i snatched a few truffle flavored french fries from Christina and thought they were just right...mmm french fries...\n\nWrigley's has a beautiful organic feel to it, the way it hugs the hilltop and the views are killer! Briana was very friendly and it was nice to see the chef come up to say hello too. The Friday night live music was not my speed, but god bless that man for singing his heart out to a practically empty room. I think this would be a great place for a private party, maybe a rehearsal dinner or business party.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 15, "useful": 17, "cool": 19}, "user_id": "vsXP832M0kOxKpfduD7dWw", "review_id": "M8OvY0y9DbX5u_WjipN0kg", "text": "I love the Wrigley Mansion! \n\nI was there a few years ago for a wine maker's dinner and it was beyond memorable: the food, the wine, the views.\n\nAnd, just last night about 12 of us gathered to celebrate a birthday. The staff were very accommodating and offered us the loft above Geordie's for a semiprivate feel. We didn't have any \"minimums\" or \"room rentals.\" Our server did a great job and got quite the work out going up and down the stairs with our drinks and food! Happy hour runs until 7 and features $5 specialty martinis, which are full size and strength! There's even a tequilla-tini that tastes like a margarita and looks like a Mexican flag!\n\nThe executive chef came up to welcome and thank our group, which was such a hospitable gesture! I told him how I enjoyed the truffle fries and the burger (see Andrew K's review - BTW, I'm the one who screwed it up by saying \"not too much pink\") and he explained how they pride themselves on knowing where all their food comes from. They even dry those apples themselves - in-house!\n\nIt's true that the place was NOT crowded, which works for me because it means I don't have to fight with anyone for a seat to watch some of the country's best sunsets over a cocktail! I really need to come here more often! I will definitely be back!!", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YIjGrzJRQVpoZNl1rGXQ9A", "review_id": "8HHdZcrFDojj6muESHiUXQ", "text": "I have had several meal at the Mansion Club. There is NO membership by the way, well ok its like $10 a year. Jordie Hormel, the owner (recently passed away) needed to do that to annoy the neighbors. Good for him. There are some great stories there.\n\nThe Club has started a \"pay what you think its worth\" lunch. The menu is quite wonderful, London Broil, A fantastic burger, Caesar Salad and a few other things. The meal is awesome, kudos to the Chef. By the way if you ever want to have a Sunday Brunch that you won't forget, go there on a Sunday. It is pricey BUT you won't find a wider selection of food, and I mean great food, seafood, steaks, soups, appetizers, and don't get me started on desserts.\n\nOk, back to pay what you think. While that part is true, they bring out the bill and you fill in what you want to pay, what they don't tell you is that iced tea is $3 and there is tax and of course tip.So it will still cost you around $10 if you put down $5 or $6.\n\nI had a meet up there with a friend, we both know the place well. Guess I try to keep lunches under $7 these days. Our waitress was wonderful, and the chef did come by the table to say hello. \n\nWe got to sit outside, we requested that. It was nice, but the umbrellas had to be moved a few times to cut off the suns direct rays.\n\nI have no problems with the food, its the best. I wish they were a little more open on beverage costs. They also offered a dessert menu that was extra, and I hate to admit it but I passed. Items were $5 each on there, and the list was pretty impressive for a midweek lunch.\n\nI'll be back but be ready to pay $10 unless you put down $5 or less for the actual meal.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VmbTDmF6Ib-wWtRzyM1fpA", "review_id": "TGmjIrGAf9PvE2Y_lHET0w", "text": "After living in AZ for most of my life, I have finally been to the Wrigley Mansion! Who knew it would take this long and now I can't wait to go back! \n\nAs a surprise, the BF made a dinner reservation here on Friday and it was great! We had a table outside and really enjoyed the amazing view and the atmosphere of this awesome Phoenix gem! \n\nOverall, the food was pretty good (loved the truffle fries!) and the service was good, although a bit slow, but none of that mattered because it is just too cool of a place! Most of all, you gotta love a night that starts with being handed a glass of champagne and told to go roam at your leisure around this gorgeous property with so much cool history! \n\nReally worth checking out and also a great location for large and small parties as they have multiple rooms that can accommodate groups! Can't wait to go back!", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HLzB-go_ovxrAfBpJ5-PDQ", "review_id": "1oX-KHlRkAJ5Eia1SWATVw", "text": "Go for Sunday brunch.  The champagne keeps flowing without even having to prompt for a refill.  With shrimp, oysters, lamb, prime rib, an omelet station (with lobster!) and other assorted breakfast stuff you can't go wrong.  It's a little \"blue hair\" and there are ladies in hats so the \"hipness\" factor is definitely not there.  However, it's a classic experience that you'll be glad you had.  Definitely a fun place to feed & graze on a Sunday and the view is sweet!", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "jVMOg4mMTEs8kzpwtz7Qkw", "review_id": "DTHH07Zz160eIEQbtcm6yA", "text": "For a special occasion (my daughter's birthday) my family made reservations at Geordie's at the Wrigley Mansion for their Sunday brunch. First of all, the atmosphere is fabulous...gorgeous old mansion with wonderful architectural accents and the view....well it is easily the best in the valley. We have been here before and usually it was crowded but yesterday it was practically a ghost town. It is expensive, and times are tough, and of course it is summer in the valley...but still there was no one in the bar and only one of the beautiful rooms was being used to seat diners. \nThe brunch is lovely, with all the typical stuff: made to order omelets, salad bar, breakfast breads a plenty and the two things that are MOST important to my husband: big cold shrimp and carved prime rib! Our service was impeccable and wonderfully friendly. For a lovely, delicious brunch with some class, check it out!", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "saLlX6WK6rSy6eShPxnkzA", "review_id": "mVKvxfcuEiR0ZyFbyJ329w", "text": "Last weekend we went to Wrigley Mansion for the fabulous Sunday champagne brunch and it certainly did not disappoint! This was my 4th trip to the Mansion for special occasions, and I was sad to see how empty it was compared to the previous times I had been before! We had a 1PM reservation and by 2:30 we were pretty much the last table in the place.\n\nHowever, the servers were wonderfully friendly and helpful and the food stayed replenished the entire time, which I appreciated greatly since it was such a quiet day. \nThe best parts of the brunch are the endless champagne/mimosas and the variety of the buffett, especially the seafood and omelet stations. Last year we decided to try a different brunch spot and it was not even close to Wrigley. Plus, it is so reasonably priced! (around $40 a person) \n\nSo in summation, if you are looking for a great brunch with killer views, look no further.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Hm1o2-6U7hpdEnV6o1igjw", "review_id": "4PuhiFZEaVbDgW99Lu70kw", "text": "This place is amazing. We did the tour of the mansion with lunch to follow. The place is filled with so much interesting history we just loved it.  \n\nLunch was interesting....\n\nThey have a promotion going on that for lunch you name the price of the meal. I really thought, ok this may not be that good... But just the opposite. The plates were huge and the food was very tasty. I had the beef dip with white truffle fries and it was so much I couldn't finish it. My dad had the penne pasta with shimp. And where you'd think you'd get these itty bitty shimps, that is not the story here. They were very large and plentiful. My boyfriend had the veggie wrap and he enjoyed all the fresh veggies and salad. The hardest part was coming up with a price for the entree, it was all so good we averaged our meal between $10-$15 for each plate.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "GyFmGA5UQZ4pXdx1lUH86g", "review_id": "xpdiOR5gi72tcMjGaORZ0A", "text": "i love hitting up the wrigley mansion for a cocktail with a girlfriend. the music is generally pretty good and the bartender has always been entertaining. the place draws a diverse and interesting crowd for people-watching. \n\nstrangely enough, since my first visit almost 7 years ago, i've had a strange recurring nightmare where the setting is the dear old wrigley mansion. i certainly can't blame the wrigleys, or anyone else for that matter, but it was worth mentioning.\n\nto fully enjoy the experience, bring a friend ... someone that will notice what you don't, and vice versa. take the time to walk around. a tour isn't necessary, but will provide insights into the mansion you couldn't have gotten on the self-guided version. enjoy the gardens, the grounds, the ambiance, the splendor. imagine a time when people lived here. and take a short moment to be thankful to have access to this gem.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PShy2RYNadDUhJf4ErOJ7w", "review_id": "Q8KLh6oIxnPzxbliaujYQw", "text": "I thought this place rocked.\n\nWe made dinner reservations for a Friday night for a table with a view.\nWe were in the inside portion of the mansion with a large party.\n\nThe food was great, views were great, drinks were great.\nMy favorite part was being handed a glass of sparkling wine as we entered.  Yay!\n\nAfter dinner we explored the house.  Then we moved to the lounge and found a very, very entertaining and maybe drunk lounge singer (think of the band at the end of the Hangover movie)\n\nI would definitely return for a fancy brunch or special night out.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HZ3ItZ23xZHqjUjRIdPi7Q", "review_id": "lRAeYBc2VH9mCTsnuTiZiA", "text": "The ambiance was amazing, the sparkling wine upon entry is a great touch, and the service was decent (although a bit young and inexperienced overall).\n\nSo with all the highlights out of the way, let's get on to my problem with the Wrigley Mansion.  The food was overall good, but not exquisite.  Of the four dishes that we tried, I would have thought we selected from the menu of a $15 per plate neighborhood restaurant, not a $25+ fine dining destination.\n\nThen I ordered the wine, 2004 Rombauer Merlot, a very familiar vintage for me.  It was bad.  Next glass, different bottle, also bad (can't remember what it was, though).  I ended up with a glass of the house wine.  Bad wine is unacceptable for any restaurant, especially when wine can play such an important role in the meal.\n\nDessert was great, but I only know because I stole a bite from Catherine's plate.  I'm just not a desert guy.\n\nOverall, I would say that yes I will go back as soon as they lower prices and downgrade the ambiance to be more casual, or fix the problems.  Until then, I can think of several better values for fine dining, mostly in the very same area where Wrigley Mansion competes for business.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uiur8sopp0iYRORmtj9cfw", "review_id": "J5Bwm4QU9Qoey_tyXhR1QA", "text": "I have to add to the chorus of 5-stars...My g/f and I were here a couple of weeks ago, and sat out on the deck of Geordie's sipping happy hour martinis and cosmos the likes of which only \"The Mansion\" can serve up. Our server was ultra-friendly and helpful as we soaked up one of the best views in the Valley. We had the pomme frites as a shared appetizer with some kind of bleu cheese topping - c'est magnifique! Cost was very doable. We also enjoyed wandering around the place learning the history of this beautifully and authentically preserved gem of Phoenix. Go as soon as you can, and yes - call ahead to make sure they aren't closed for a special event.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eA7hkwrrknhxhqs-dOhDYg", "review_id": "lFbJE27B903gNY039_aU0A", "text": "I went to Wrigley with the Network of Business Women.  It was my first time there.  I had no idea where it was, but once I got there, I was pleasantly surprised.  The atmosphere was so beautiful and relaxed.  It was a great place to have lunch.  I had a steak salad and it was absolutely yummy.  \n\nGreat history on the house...I need to go back for their free tours.  I think they are at 10 and 3 everyday they are open.  (Check on that first)I heard they have a great Sunday Brunch, so I will be making my way out there again.  I would love to hang out on their patio one fall morning or evening.  Either way it would be awesome.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "NLDDaat42UQXQCOpU4e2TA", "review_id": "SlaJR9K9oI31PPslwWG2hQ", "text": "If you are not enjoying half price bottles of wine...while on the casual outdoor patio overlooking the city...on a Sunday afternoon from 4PM-8PM...listening to the AWESOME band, Delcoa, you are totally missing out on a fabulous event!\n\nThis reminds me of my favorite Keats quote, \"Give me books, French wine, and fine weather, and a little music out of doors played by someone I do not know.\"\n\nDon't expect great service, but the atmosphere and the band totally make up for it.\n\nCheck out the band at: http://www.myspace.com/delcoa.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 7, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "UQX3j27nCvDVA3RLuHTtFA", "text": "This was the first time I'd been to Wrigley Mansion while it was open.  I had a \"private tour\" by an employee once and got to see everything and it really is a great place.\nWent for a birthday party and we had dinner.  $5 for valet parking, which is really reasonable, I think.  Especially in heels, cuz this girl ain't walkin' up them thar stairs.  \nWe had a private dining room, about 25 or so of us.  Wait staff did an awesome job dealing with such a huge party and handling our bill.\nIf it weren't for the food and price, I would have given this place 5 stars.  I started with the leek tart, which was amazing and a great portion size for an appetizer.\nNext, had the Tuna Nicoise salad.  This is where they lose a star, and it wasn't just me voicing a problem with the size of the portion.  There was definitely plenty of tuna on it, but as Erin said \"You'd think they would have put more of the cheap stuff on it\" meaning there wasn't a whole lot of salad.  And the roasted potatoes that came with it?  I had two cubes of HARD potatoes.  They were barely cooked.  The tuna was perfectly seared on the outside and still nicely red on the inside.  If it weren't for that, I would have been horribly disappointed.  $43 for an appetizer, a salad and a bottle of Pellegrino.  (That included the gratuity added for such a large group).  \nWrigley is all about the ambiance and view, and it surpasses what you could describe it to be.  Seeing the city at night and being surrounded by cool peeps is what really made the place!", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 8, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "5G-6WKQ7VHcLsvRt6kqKvQ", "review_id": "gGz1kAcFYhgPrhPhadbtug", "text": "The Wrigley Mansion is one of a few historical venues in a city that does not value its past and history. That said, you would think that fact would guarantee a top quality meal and fine dining experience at Geordie's Restaurant. Regrettably, Geordie's turned out to be no better than any other overly-hyped but underwhelming restaurant one would find at a 4- or 5-star resort.\n\nI have lived in the Valley for nearly 10 years, and last night was the first time I had ever visited the Wrigley Mansion. I always felt somewhat guilty for never have visited, but I can say with near 100% certainty that my first visit is also my last. The service and wait staff performed well, but the food was the equivalent of one might get at Applebee's, and certainly not worth what I paid.\n\nI started off with the carpaccio, which was probably the most disappointing part of the meal. I have had some mediocre carpaccio before, but never this poorly prepared. I suspect a bad cut of beef. I also ordered a side of their white truffle fries that arrived with excessive garlic. The fries themselves were overcooked and tasted like Jack In The Box fries. Generous amounts of catsup were required to make them somewhat edible. For the entr\u00e9e I tried the server-recommended lamb chop, which I requested to be prepared medium. When it arrived, it was clearly not medium. The meat was tough and lacked any flavor, and the au jus was entirely too salty.\n\nThe beverage service was quite prompt, however I think the bartender should go back to mixology school. The Manhattan I ordered had too much vermouth and hardly any bitters, while the lemon drop was neither sweet or bitter.\n\nThe purpose of the evening was to celebrate a friends birthday, so our dinner party had a whole room to ourselves. Given the size of the party, the wait staff did do an excellent job of making sure we were well served. Our glasses were never empty and the food did arrive promptly. Unfortunately, that alone could not make up for the poor food quality and exorbitant price.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 8, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "MUHoBFzwRoXpCpgYSN8KRA", "review_id": "s85ilKUoXzMHZ3WbpyBf4g", "text": "The food was pretty disappointing for the price, and the drinks menu left much to be desired.  The music was ok, and the service was very close to on-point for the size of the party.  The space is tremendous; as many have said, it's one of the very few places like it in Phoenix with real history.  I just wish they would bring the kitchen and bar up to the same level as the location.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "HjhR3u17OjxD4s8t3toTfg", "review_id": "OybSpnpsVryMflLe1xudBA", "text": "Brunch at the Wrigley Mansion is something every Phoenician needs to experience in their lifetime.  The mansion itself is a feast for the eyes, with its spanish colonial, californian, and mediterranean architecture.  Built in the late 1920s to early 30s, this 24-room home was adorned with gold leaf ceilings, making it look all the more like the castle on the hill.  \n\nCome on a weekend and visit Geordie's restaurant, where you will have the brunch experience of your life.\n\nPicture yourself in a sun room, overlooking the verdant neighborhoods of Paradise Valley and the Biltmore, with the glittering skyline of Phoenix in the distance.  Live piano music wafts into the room, as the smells of bread puddings and cobblers, french toasts and waffles, roast turkey and prime rib envelop your senses.  Champagne glasses sparkle on the table, covered with crisp white linens, as a well dressed waiter approaches the table to fill the bottom-less champagne flute with your mimosa.\n\nThe lavish and wickedly indulgent buffet is worth every bit of the $50 price tag.  This beats any brunch buffet in Vegas, and is gastronomic luxury at its finest.\n\nBelow are just a few of the items that my company and I indulged in, and loved immensely.\n\nCherry chocolate cobbler, (oh mercy, I thought i had tried it all - until i savored this) blueberry bread pudding, (the gods have smiled on thee) cherry blintz, carrot cake, caramel cheese cake, chocolate espressocake, Danishes, the lavish salad bar, exotic fruit including figs and papaya, seafood bar featuring oysters and shrimp, made to order omlets, various pastas, prime rib, eggs Benedict, and french toast.\n\nSavor a taste of the past, bask in the views and the sun, sip mimosas until you can't stand straight, and eat lots of chocolate cherry cobbler.\n\nSpecial thanks go out to Stephanie Vieira, Catering Sales and Special Events Manager, who recently sponsored a wonderful event at the Wrigley for local wedding and event professionals.  Food selection and entertainment were excellent.  I would highly recommend this facility for a romantic wedding, or just celebrating a special occasion.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 12, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "HZml5WYN3BA3D5YxTBLkRw", "text": "I was really excited to visit the Wrigley for my friends birthday. I have been meaning to try this place for years and the Yelp hype has been pretty strong. I was immediately impressed by the staff, we had a very big group and they were attentive and got our drinks and orders in right away. The view of the city was breathtaking and I would come back for happy hour, but just to watch the sunset and a have a cocktail. \n \nThat being said... Geordie's restaurant had horrible food. Honestly, one star at best. I had the Cesar salad which was fishy with stale croutons. I also tried the beet and goat cheese salad and I kept looking around for the goat cheese, I had one small dollop hiding under a bib of lettuce. The carpaccio was the worst I have ever tasted. I think the cut may have been bad and I couldn't take more than two bites. I also ordered a side of their white truffle fries; they were the only part of my meal that was anything more than mediocre. For my main I had the tenderloin and it was tough and chewy, the potatoes that came on the side were a joke. \n \nI've been told that Wrigley has the \"pay what you will\" for lunch. If they applied this to the dinner they served I would left with a much heavier wallet. All in all the over hyped experience left me quite under whelmed. Sure it is a great place to impress your out of town guests with, for the view and history alone. Just take them somewhere else for dinner (like Dick's or Caf\u00e9 Barrio) if you want an impressive meal.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M6oU3OBf_E6gqlfkLGlStQ", "review_id": "LHLx-sS6EML6292syPiVSQ", "text": "Want a beautiful mountain top patio with mountain and city views but lack the 2.5 mil? Than this may be a good spot. \n\nOn Sunday nights, they have live music drinks and a buffet on the patio. While the buffet did not look even remotely appetizing but it was cheap ($5) the views, music and wine were decent. \n\nThis particular evening the wine bottles were half off so they were only somewhat overpriced. I opted for a strong and sweet wine from Lodi ca.\n\nOne complaint I did have was our service my water never got refilled, I had to refill my wine glass, my chilled white wine bottle came without a ice bucket on a warm outdoor evening\n\nThis is a great spot for an early Sunday date.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cc-NjTz637u7EtFd83dn_w", "review_id": "QfjR03qsVDNqGPbT-a5Utg", "text": "Amazing food, amazing views. Great secret date place.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YzZI-nzzrpqN1Q4PVIQBzA", "review_id": "jE1NO2_dm6MEGK8llHUvJg", "text": "My boyfriend took me to Wrigley Mansion on our first official date. To say the least it was amazing! \n\nAlthough parking may seem to be a challenge, but there is always Valley Parking, which is not too expensive. The view from this place is just spectacular - you see the whole Phoenix at your feet! \n\nSince I come from Europe I immediately appreciated the architecture of the mansion. The rooms are rather small to modern taste, but for the times when if was build, of course, these are just perfect. When you go, definitely check out the bathrooms! Most of them have a comfy couch where you can lounge for a bit, but don't take too long as there may be a line of people waiting after you :)\n\nThe food was great! We had duck and salmon. It came out of the kitchen really fast and was very delicious for our European taste buds. Service was not annoying, they allowed us some privacy, which is awesome for the first date :)\n\nThe hall where we ate had live music. I think they have someone perform every night on the weekend. And right before we left, we visited  the hall next door and learned to Swing dance with a group of regulars :) \n\nIt was a very fun date and definitely worth the time and money!", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B_uj5v3CrnpU--3oswtPLQ", "review_id": "yg5LGiEdDSGXPByka4bHRg", "text": "Sunday night outdoors at the wrigley is wonderful!  Half price bottles of wine, a great buffet and fun, live entertainment.   Our waitress was not great, but it didn't really matter since it was a buffet and we had our wine and glasses.  We will be back!", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hy8FHZmJIRP-WNMjQZqeMw", "review_id": "yHH6_-sVUYQrZYyxmVfsvA", "text": "I didn't stay to eat, so I really can not rate the food or service, The mansion was absolutely beautiful, its a great central location and I totally recommend it for weddings, events, or parties; but I was really looking forward to their Sunday Happy Hour at Geordie's on the Patio, so we tried to go on 4th of July. The only food available were a choice of 5 sandwiches:( hot dogs, chicken, burger, brats, mahi-mahi with a choice of one side.) Although I understand it was meant to be like a barbecue, and possible special event for the holiday, there were no options if you were a vegetarian such as a simple salad. The beer choices were Bud light, miller light, I think Corona and Michelob, so if you like a craft beer you are out of luck. I recommend the option for a selection of a few craft beers, and a little more variety in food. The Patio was definitely beautiful with a fantastic view, in a cooler weather situation would be optimal---there were no misters set up and there were only two umbrellas in the middle that shaded about 2 tables on the entire patio, so most of the seating was in the sun, and here in Phoenix it is a little too hot to be sitting outside for long periods without some relief from the sun and during the summer months it does not get dark until around 8pm. I was really looking forward to seeing Delcoa play, but by bad timing I guess we showed up during a break in between sets. I would have really liked this place under slightly different circumstances. The Happy hour definitely has potential.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6ts41fCsDKHbFZaKOMNmVQ", "review_id": "tIKleTD8SRmJ4BMKvI6DMw", "text": "The Wrigley Mansion holds a spot in my heart already (its where the husband first told me he loved me, so romantic) \n\nThis place is top notch and extremely impressive whether you are having lunch or just drinks. \n\nMy aunt is visiting from out of town and I really wanted to give her a good time. I had mentioned that we should try to get reservations at the Wrigley and her eyes lit up! As it turns out, in the 30 years she has been coming to visit no one has ever taken her there! I called and was able to get a lunch reservation for the very next day! \n\nEveryone there is so friendly, from the valet to the hostess to the waiters and staff. Our lunch was AMAZING! I had the french onion soup and grilled veggie panini, soooooooooo tasty! \n\nAfter wards we roamed the halls and learned some cool facts about The mansion! \n\nThis place is fantastic! If you want to impress a date, take them here for dinner! If you want to have a fabulous lunch (and let me note, not pricey at all, for 3 of us our bill was just barely over $40!!!) GO HERE!", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 12, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "NLDDaat42UQXQCOpU4e2TA", "review_id": "2uADn2DHeo4vlMBUG7ptow", "text": "I am pissed!  I have been attending the Wrigley Mansion for music on the patio for over a year now, and have been raving to all of my friends about it.  All the stars happened to align this last Sunday, and ten (10) of my friends attended with me.\n\nI was embarrassed because it was no longer the same Wrigley.\n\nIn two weeks (since I was there last), all the rules changed.  The cool band, Delcoa, is no longer the band.  There is no longer a $7 buffet.  There remains half price bottles of wine, but they increased the price of the bottles.  Um, excuse me, but if I am going to a casual event on an outdoor patio, why the hell would I buy a $90 bottle of wine (discounted to $45...ooh, what a bargain)!!!?  I swear, even the outdoor lighting has been removed!!!\n\nAnd they have no Facebook presence where I might have been notified...nothing different on the website to indicate a \"rebranding.\"\n\nThey did still have a good crowd.  I think the crowd follows the band, so all of these people were new to me.  But they were not prepared.  The service was very poor.  (Remember, I was seated at a table of 10...Hello!!!?  Cha Ching!!!?)\n\nIt's likely I won't be back.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D4-0xGve18qMPnWQgMTbyQ", "review_id": "23qxeWk5-Hb9mbmfWfjdjg", "text": "Want a special place to go with your loved one; recommend you go here.   It is a great historical place and great food.    Highly recommend their holiday brunches.     The views are great.     Waite staff do a great job.     \n\nHave eaten here several times and have never been disappointed.      Great place to eat and after the meal enjoy the Manison and flora and fona.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 8, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "x3be6uxIqd9Dypu-o9KsKg", "review_id": "UGnmsV9VM2JKMmhCtFw83A", "text": "Great music good friendly staff good food. GREAT VIEW", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 7, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "rLtl8ZkDX5vH5nAx9C3q5Q", "review_id": "LPsOZftHXFPuIlzsV8pDkQ", "text": "My wife and I went here Friday night.  Our plan was to sit in the lounge, enjoy a few cocktails and have some appetizers and a burger.  This plan was thwarted when the bar tender looked at me like I was insane when I asked about their burger.  He told us they haven't had a burger in years.  The bar menu on their website clearly states that they have a burger which was perfect because my wife and I weren't in the mood for the fancy fare of their main dining room.\n\nWe sat at a table on their patio.  The weather was perfect and the view was even better.  We ordered our first round of drinks and yes they do jack you on the price but that was to be expected.  We then ordered some food to share.\n\n* Flat bread pizza thing - excellent\n* Beet salad - pretty good and pretty unique.  I can't explain it but it is worth a try.\n* Oysters - not so good.  I have no idea why we got this but for some reason my wife wanted it so go figure.\n* Truffled mac n' cheese - OMG - Best.  Thing.  Ever.\n\nThe mansion itself is beautiful but could use a bit of updating especially on the inside.  I do regret, however, not exploring the mansion as much as I should have.  We pretty much stuck to one small wing of the place but there was probably so much more to it than we saw.\n\nOh...and their parking situation is a complete clusterfuk.  The signage telling you where to park, where the valet is, and how to get to the mansion entrance is a complete joke and almost non-existent.  Would it kill them to have more/bigger signs and maybe some lights so you can see them?\n\n** Pro Tip = get the $50 Local Dines gift cert for $25 ( http://bit.ly/dfR4eQ ).  Of course they will complain and try to tell you all the rules that somehow aren't listed anywhere.  They will even try to tell you what \"dinner\" food is and what is not.  Just tell them that if you want oysters and vodka for dinner then that is your choice.  If they want you to get a $65 steak in the main dining room they should clearly say that on the offer.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YZHCm5e-d0wu9ssUIipexw", "review_id": "ZpJPaFFmWQT7zFSf6x1fIQ", "text": "Slightly awkward... But decent.. kinda over priced, kinda over hyped...but thats what i expected. Went here for my Beautyface's birthday dinner. I think we would try to visit the lounge next time, but I doubt we would return for the whole dinner thing. Should have sit on the patio instead of the stuffy dining area... Just not our cup of tea... the mansion is nice though.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HEodDtxPHBLuYzhl0ZctPw", "review_id": "_Yeb1X6YWxBA1HeBrgtj2w", "text": "Food, Service, and Ambiance that lives up to the Wrigley name.\n\nIt's been a good year and it was time to celebrate.  There are many expensive restaurants in the Phoenix area, but none with a history as rich as 'Wrigley'.  I'm a gourmet chef and so I'm pretty tough on restaurants - the food has to be better than I can prepare at home. The Wrigley Mansion Club exceeded that standard with no problem.\n\nThe quality and presentation of the food were excellent. The service was impeccable.  And as for ambiance, we were seated in the Mansion's formal dining room; what more can I say.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Df_GDATOdDbdS9Z0aEHK_w", "review_id": "j25sQzu6LPMm7gIydan5QQ", "text": "Decent food, incredible ambiance, nice wine flight.  Great place for a romantic dinner or happy hour if the weather is warm.  Dress up and impress your date!", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NCUcdDi9HQNkpdZA_970bg", "review_id": "BHX6QZzAX3OztWxz_odCQA", "text": "Best brunch I have had in a very long time. The service is beyond excellent. I couldn't finish a glass of water or mimosa if i tried. The servers worked as a great team and made sure our table was always cleaned when we went for more food and our glasses filled. \n\nThe seafood buffet options (king crab and shrimp) were tasty as were all of the meat options (lamb, roast beef, bacon covered port roast). \n\nThe only knock I would have against the food was the deserts, which mainly were little layer cakes. They tasted stale and prepared long before they were served. \n\nHowever, you will impress everyone you bring with the amazing views of the city.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 8, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VyzwBKnq-LJ8OjvG0ZTwrg", "review_id": "WLLAQHhN-quLsBX9ouvlPA", "text": "I was excited to try this place and when I saw the travelzoo deal I jumped on it. I was trying to think of the best way to describe their food and it reminded me of convention center food.  I think they have catered to too many weddings and have lost the art of cooking quality meals.\n\nThis is also one of those places where you get the feeling that its cool to pay more for less. We were seated inside after requesting a patio seat and we brought the average age down about 30 years. It was hot and stuffy and the seats were so uncomfortable I had to take some advil when I got home. Had the worst french onion soup I've ever seen/ eaten (not sure how you mess that up?) and the salmon was too salty even for me.  I'm would not consider myself a food snob but I have eaten plenty of good food and this place just doesn't make the cut.  The only plus side to our dinner was being able to walk around the mansion and see the decor afterwards.  If we had actually been able to sit on the patio I\"m sure the view would have been nice.\n\nIn summary.... \nAverage age: 65 \nFood quality: sub par \nDecor: antique \nBill with discount: $110 \nRecommend? NO", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Kqvfep2mxS10S50FbVDi4Q", "review_id": "jMIq9S-1q0b-PZob4Ljmow", "text": "This is a fun place for a special event.\n\nA friend had his rehearsal dinner here a couple of months ago and everything was great.\n\nWas up here this week for AZ Foothills Magazine's Best of 2011 party.  Great views, cozy decor. \n\nCheck out Geordie's bar at sunset for a nice experience.\n\nBe prepared for valet parking only.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cSyqeP4wbFy6aekQDlHI9w", "review_id": "MXFT8s7XctxXyjHNHMqPNw", "text": "went for sunday brunch.   very nice, a little pricey but nice venue.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Tb9wutjuM6VciBJ95k_a7Q", "review_id": "ROIANUdp7asd_ogNwSm2jg", "text": "Beautiful view is all they got going for them. We took our family from New York here. The view was fabulous and the story ends pretty much there if you want to hear good reviews. The food was horrible!!! We all got something different so four people can't be wrong. The server was the worst I have ever seen. Ok so if you know you are busy why don't you update your guests instead of ignoring them knowing that you are busy and won't be able to get to them as much as you would like. Our food took two hours to get to us. I was told it was because of the huge party upstairs. Hmmm well what about the two tables that walked in 45 minutes after us. And got their food 30 mintues before us. Yes that's because their server didn't suck and forget to ring in the food. Then the manager came over and said we will comp you a bottle of wine perfect thank you. But when we tell you how long the food has taken. He argued and said it has been only a hour. And I said yes it has that's when your server remembered to type in the order so that is the time you have on the ticket that gets printed to the kitchen. The table next to us was also pissed and yelling at the server. Get it together!! Your food sucks and so does your service. Well our server any way. Go for bar and views nothing else.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XfDBDEm2-HEcvYO_nso1Kg", "review_id": "f-_G1A2Dacqu6_pustUtxA", "text": "Beautiful building, great food, fantastic service!  Well, if I'm ever stupid enough to get married again--or meet that man of my dreams with tons of money and severe pains up his left arm--I'm heading off to the Wrigley Mansion to do it in.  What a gorgeous place it is!\nFirst off, we had appetizers, which mean 3 different sliders of regular McDonalds hamburger size to eat for half price (since it was happy hour) = $7!  What a STEAL!  One was chicken cordon bleu, one was pork and one was something close to kobe beef.  Regardless, all were just superior in taste.  Downed it with a half-price (happy hour, again, folks) cocktail and, well, what a deal it was!\nMoving on, had dinner--some chicken thing that I will never be able to duplicate at home (and I'm a good, creative cook myself)--that was just delicious!  Everything, in fact, was wonderful--including our servers who were warm and friendly and prompt.\nI love this place!  I love this place!  I love this place!  Now all I have to do is find some half-dying old fart to marry.  Wish me luck....", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gIEBnBWyRlspOJhYm2vLjw", "review_id": "bbnw6e9vyCVZlyjXb6z47g", "text": "I was here on Saturday, June 4.  There were three of us.  Our server, whose name I forget, was delightful.  I took several picture of the staff and building.  And we felt comfortable asking to have dessert on the deck.  It was a completely relaxed, boozy type of evening.  The food was good, though the menu was somewhat limited.  I look forward to doing it again.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IueVR7K6gZitbhUJy57xvA", "review_id": "hfEyp0ZgJ34PV9BQ1fRkLA", "text": "My wife took me to The Wrigley Mansion for father's day and it was excellent.  Seating started at 11AM but they had a glass of champagne in my hand as soon as we got there.  I couldn't ask for or expect better food from a buffet.  My favorites were the BBQ Pork (crispy cracklins with moist, tender meat attached) and the Hangar Steak Eggs Benedict (perfectly cooked and south west seasoned hangar steak in a standard Egg Benedict).  The food food selection had a noticeable \"guy\" twist to it but the selection was pretty small.\n\nThe staff was generally excellent.  The only exception was our waiter who acted like the tip was in included, which it was.  Our dour waiter is the only reason I docked them one star and the only thing that might deter me from coming back.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PWTyPP6APJTmzV1pGAxnkg", "review_id": "caJVzUyJhiOClO7GlPAi9Q", "text": "The food was below average relative to the prices. I enjoyed the food, but it was not fine dining quality. Based on the prices (around 150 for two people), I expected something quite memorable, but instead it was quite mediocre. \n\nIf you sit on the patio on a cool fall evening, this would be a nice place to have a few drinks, but I certainly wouldn't go for the food. Of course, the building is beautiful and creates a great environment.\n\nAlso, the service was very sub-par on most accounts. Even the hostess was unfriendly and didn't smile or say more than two words. The manager was friendly and the person who delivered the food was very friendly.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FQcacGh0D-sne9iWgpPj-A", "review_id": "pgZ2UxjnOm_KfHdWcGJHBg", "text": "My friends and I went to the Wrigley Mansion for a luch and tour special yesterday.   We ordered our food and the first course was really good.  It was a spinach & bleu cheese salad.   The second course was Croque Madame.   It looked wonderful, but on my first taste I almost hurled!  I am not a picky eater at all, but the ham was completely rancid.  I spit it into my napkin and my 4 friends were shocked because I never send food back and I'm the opposite of  a drama queen.  That's why they were so shocked.  The waiter asked if I wanted anything else and I politely declined.   I'd lost my appetite, of course.  My friends fish was almost raw, too.    So we decided to take the tour and have coffee & dessert afterwards.  The mansion was beautiful and the guide, Ashley,  was fabulous.  I was sad to see every single room was set up as a dining room.  There were no beds or dressers anywhere.  But the art, (They have a Renoir) , the chandeliers, the view and the grounds were stunning.  We went back to eat our creme brulee's and our old watered down ice teas, waters and crumbs were still sitting there.  The waiter didn't freshen up anything while we were on the hour tour.  And there were only 2 other tables of 2 there!    So we got our desserts and coffee.   It was good so far.   Then I asked for a coffee refill and I put in my cream & sugar and took a sip and the coffee was cold!!  I was so surprised that it was so cold that I spit it in my creme brulee' cup.  Again, I'm not a drama queen.  This was just so bad.  We told the waiter the coffee was cold & he was so surprised.  DUH!  He was nice but so inept.   We'll never go back, especially to eat!   I was the worst dining experience  that I've had.   They should at least give everybody a pack of Juicy Fruit for the road.  Anyway, it was such a disappointment, and I've wanted to go there since high school.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 8, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "ky9pQ8AKufvZ63IxR41jGg", "review_id": "wUTfZ1yz-UdMp4a1u2Xyig", "text": "Well let me start by saying if your not in great shape (triathlete) don't even attempt to take the stairs that lead up to the mansion. I mean there really should be some warning that if your over age 50 you may not make it up there. So with that being said I think it is clearly a ruse to make sure you pay for Valet parking because if you drive to the top of the hill they will gladly park your car for you and you can walk right into the mansion. \n\nWe had dinner at Geordie's restaurant because they were offering a $30 per person 3 course meal to promote restaurant week here in phoenix. The food was pretty good....not great. The service was pretty good....but not great. The Mansion was pretty good.....but not great. However the view was great....we got to see the sun sunset along with the beautiful mountains so at least that was a treat. We didn't have dessert but the offerings on the menu looked good...but not great.\n\nSo I guess you see my point this place is good....not great....so if that is what your looking for then Eat, Drink, and be Merry my Friends!!!!", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YPmQEVEFZ0EwiDNJFVo2Sg", "review_id": "dM0ccZCL99idiMaXglkzfQ", "text": "Very fancy and somewhat spookey!", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XqMkm-DD9VsdcKx2YVGhSA", "review_id": "0GZJShyASkI6b8uDCQk8SQ", "text": "High above the city of Phoenix lies a mansion of secrecy!  Views of the great mountains to the North and South, while the high rises sit dormant.  Where my friends......?  \n\nThe Wrigley Mansion.....da duh da.......! (Thunder rolls and the lightening strikes -- haha Garth Brooks)\n\nThis place was not a joy to find, but it was definitely worth the visit.  Valet is a must here!  This ain't your ordinary \"restaurant\".  You are free to roam around the mansion at your own risk that is hahaha!  Yes, the mansion is said to be haunted!  Just don't go to the restrooms alone.  Needless to say, this place was a delight.  It's literally someone's mansion.  The view is amazing!\n\nSit down for a nice brunch with some of your favorite guest.  Mimosas flow freely so why stop at 2 wink wink?  The brunch buffet definitely has a variety of food.  Everything from crepes, Thai chicken, aged meats, prime rib, and tacos!  YUM!  Coffee is great and I would say better than Starbucks, yeah I said it!  \n\nFinally, service...it's a fancy brunch I didn't think service is lacking in any way. - Enjoy!", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Quaurs_8ui291lawX-BMww", "review_id": "rEG7Qd1dXTugS_mqwKu7tg", "text": "Wrigley Mansion Sunday Morning Brunch is a glorious way to start your day. An array of delicious food, a refreshing mimosa served with a smile by a very attentive, pleasant staff, followed by a smooth cappuccino to sit and relax over...it doesn't get any better than that. In addition to the ample buffet offering, I had a very special treat on Sunday morning when I was given the opportunity to order eggs Benedict. For some reason, in all my years and all my travels, this pleasure has managed to escape me. This was the beginning of my love affair with eggs Benedict.  The smooth, slightly tangy sauce, blending delightfully with the dish, is addictive! As for ambience, I've been to many extravagant brunches in my day, but none can compare with the setting of the mansion. The beauty and history of the home is so inspiring. It grabs you as soon as you catch sight of the building, sitting so majestically on the hill. And from inside, the panoramic views of the Valley are breathtaking. Brunch at Wrigley Mansion this past Sunday was delightful and lovely; an experience I'll remember fondly for a long time to come.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W7Zlyvl_ZZmgkDbJaYPMMA", "review_id": "QSbpQvzKwMi_nx68hsBJzA", "text": "I was more looking for Gordie's inside Wrigley Mansion, but a review here will do.  It was me and my friends birthday, along with another mutual friends daughters Bday.  I arranged for us all to have dinner at the Wrigley Mansion (Gordie's).  I made reservations ahead of time, I here walk in's are welcomed but reservations are strongly recommended because there are nights so busy there may not be tables available.\n\nI requested a window booth seat and they made sure they accommodated this request since I arranged it two months in advance.  We had a delicious 4 course meal that my friends raved about for weeks after.  \n\nThe only down side to this place is it is expensive, the bill for the 4 of us was well over $200, but it was a special bday occasion so I didn't mind.  And also I don't think they do to go bags if you don't finish your food.  Because for me by the fourth main course, I was stuffed, and I had maybe a few bites of my delicious meal.  I waited for the waitress and I was going to see if I could possibly get a to go box since it was so expensive.  She asked if I was finished, I replied yes, and before I could follow it with \"can i get a to go box\" she put a dirty plate on top of mine.  I was a little shocked because you could tell I barely ate it.  But if I would have known that ahead of time, I would have FORCED myself to finish every last yummy bite.\n\nNext time I go there, I won't be doing 4 courses, just 1 and done so it won't be happening again.  But it was a beautiful view and I was pleased with the entire experience.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nY4GuH4FVUrJDoZ2tjdfkA", "review_id": "Abwqwzec6wGbmFSUwGGK_w", "text": "The atmospher in this place is great, but you would expect that for a huge mansion in central Phoenix.  Our food was good;  however, our waiter was brisk. We had to ask him to talk slower and repeat menu items as he went too fast.\n\nOur food took 45 minutes.  Since we were on the tour this was a problem. We did not order anything that required a long cooking time.  Just a burger, mahi sandwich and a salad. So we quickly ate and paid the bill. Never had a chance for a cup of coffee or to even consider a dessert. \n\nIf it wasn't for the mansion and the surroundings I would find another place to eat. The house is gorgeous and the stories are fun.  I like considering what it would look like when the Wrigley's built it.  This is one of the few homes in Arizona that would be considered American royalty.\n\nPS - my friends bacon burger looked nothing like the one posted in their pictures.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NgT4yAWt2V_20E8Bp-wfXg", "review_id": "HK1fs--dU163oV8fsz-NGw", "text": "My family and I attended brunch to celebrate our anniversary.  We had spectacular views of the city along with impeccable service.  We couldn't have asked for a better variety in the brunch buffet.  Crepes, omelettes, prime rib, tacos, lobster, shrimp, creme br\u00fbl\u00e9e and mimosas were just a few of the tasty items we enjoyed.\n\nOur fabulous celebration continued as we explored the grounds and the mansion.  \n\nWe will definitely be returning again!!", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ckuVUdjgtivh9Hw1CWz7qQ", "review_id": "inYhl_A8MjEbzrVQh9s5sg", "text": "My fiancee took me to the mansion for happy hour last Friday, and i must say it really was AMAZING! We watched the sunset with some drinks in the bar, and their Moscow Mule is soooo good! We decided to stay for dinner, and it was delicious. The service was everything you would expect from such a beautiful mansion. This place really does have the best views in town, and it was so much fun. We will totally be going back soon with friends!!!!", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yHamw1p_GO2NJvUu-k_9BQ", "review_id": "0bcY2CgNzLUibrxahF2GZg", "text": "My family and I experienced dinner at The Mansion last week and enjoyed it as much as we did their spectacular Sunday Brunch!  I started with the Rock Shrimp and Calamari Tempura. I was so fresh and yummy; had wonderful flavor! My main dish was the Filet -- what a great cut of beef! So tender, and the red wine sauce really added the perfect touch of flavor to the meat. The horseradish mashed and veggies were great, too.  I can't say enough about the views!  Just beautiful!!! If you haven't had the experience, do check it out, you won't soon forget it :)", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W9ZG5q-QIblXYeHgaPS5Uw", "review_id": "9bjkzgvMfiVvYVcIKgG-CA", "text": "OMG is this place A-stinking-mazing!  Beautiful layout, beautiful staff!  I HIGHLY recommend vising this place for ANY reason you may have.  DO NOT PASS UP!", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TDVWsqxFAYDe46O2qhVBUw", "review_id": "MEE0wYJpOe72Cr8ZTq1iSw", "text": "We went with 3 other couples for Sunday brunch. We had been before, but only for fathers day, which had been a great experience both in the food and the setting. \n\nThis brunch, however, was very disappointing. Food quality and selection was mediocre and definitely overpriced at about $45/person. Very different than what was offered on fathers day. The service was good.\n\nThe setting is worth going for once. Ideally go for a drink or regular lunch. Both day and nighttime views worth going for once. On a nice day the outside offers great photo opportunities.\n\nThe mansion sits on top of a hill with a 360 commanding view of the city and outskirts.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LrMZYbnZ-_FhndRvpYd3kA", "review_id": "-BQ5B4sJ2Rqjxsi9tI3e5A", "text": "WOW, perfect evening!  From the impeccable customer service and cozy atmosphere to the amazing food, it was certainly an unforgettable experience!  It's been three days since I've been there, and yet I can't stop thinking about the mouth-watering decadence...melt-in-your-mouth foie gras with fig....peanut butter cr\u00e8me brulee with fresh berries.  A little slice of heaven!", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ckuVUdjgtivh9Hw1CWz7qQ", "review_id": "UbBnDn7HJ2WF_3EWq-FIKw", "text": "Once again, the food and service was impeccable at Sunday brunch!!!  The food selection is great for everyone...  I am a vegetarian and also gluten intolerant and there was such a variety for me to choose from!  My favorite is their omelet station!  It's outstanding!  And they even had a pancake station that my friend still can not stop talking about!  Everyone is super friendly and helpful!  I had such an amazing second experience and very much looking forward to going back again soon!  So worth it!!!", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tiyg_cQaPdUuSG95Xpi_sA", "review_id": "hrA104XaXqovXkwRLtse6w", "text": "I hate giving this place only one star, because I love the location and the history. The service was wonderful and the staff was friendly, however I just can't give a $130 dinner a good review when it was so lack luster, tame, bland and out right boring. Perhaps they are catering to an older crowd that has dietary restrictions on flavor and spice, but their menu is dated - makes me think they haven't revamped it in 15-30 years. Their oso bucco portion was tiny and slimy maybe only 3oz and the risotto was bland. Had some cold shrimp spring roll? appetizer that tasted like they scraped it off the bottom of an aquarium. We went on a Saturday night expecting it to be packed, should have known the food was terrible. Please redo your menu!", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GDDPVB1arpcKDGJawvN3MA", "review_id": "yYc3EXXvdoWFvFNQvLi4Mw", "text": "I usually won't give a one-star review, but in extreme cases. I was horrifically disappointed with the food and the service. We were there on New Year's Eve, which should be a night in which they are on their A-game, but I guess they don't find that important. I ordered a steak, cooked medium. When I got the steak, it was cooked well done. It is very sad when a restaurant can't cook a steak. Then the service was disappointing as we hardly saw our waitress. I surely hope there is a new chef since I was there, because I think he worked at McDonald's before there.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d0wJVf7Gv7v1B-HHYhxZtQ", "review_id": "-j-aE3ZIZs1f16pX_xAJKw", "text": "The view is awesome.  Way better view than from Hilton's Different Pointe of View.\n\nThat said, we bought the Travelzoo voucher for a dinner for two.  First course consisted of shrimp cake or butternut risotto.  The risotto was bland, and the shrimp cake was very flavorful, but the sauces on the plate were noncontributory.  \n\nFor second course we tried the tomato fennel soup and the green salad.  Chef Ramsey would've had a field day - the portions were vastly different among the group.  The salad was good, but not very proportionally or attractively plated.  The soup was ok but nothing to write home about.\n\nFor entrees we got the beef medallion and the trio of fish.  Portions are pretty small here..  the medallions basically looks like a fancified Banquet dinner.  The gravy was sweet and the dish was pretty tasty, but not for the price.  The fish over couscous was cooked well.  Not the most satisfying dish.\n\nWe got dessert of chocolate swirl cheesecake that the server said was \"phenomenal\".  I'd save the 8 dollars and get some Ely's at a grocery store.  The espresso creme brulee was more creme than brulee.  \n\nEven with the voucher, the tab came out to about 55.  I had a wine (the worst wine I've ever had at a restaurant, it tasted like they had it open for a day and watered it down) and the cheesecake, but there was gratuity for original tab (120) and with tax, it was about 55.\n\nAll in all, I would have liked to check out the view during the day as well, but I definitely wouldn't come for the food.\n\nThe server probably could have been a bit more professional.  We had a large group and in the beginning he gave us a lot of attitude about the division of tabs.  Understandably overwhelming and maybe frustrating, but \"holy f***\" is not a very appropriate thing to say right in front of the guests.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OltjhqyxmulDUtoimczoKw", "review_id": "lfcmySbo-uFzwP6Csi3JTQ", "text": "I'm sorry, but I just can't give a good review here.  I got two Travelzoo vouchers, which many would argue is an attempt to increase traffic when a business isn't thriving or is in its off-peak season.  \n\nSome friends at work decided to make it a group outing.  There were 14 of us.  I paid $120 for four, so I could bring visiting family.  The original \"value\" of the meal is $240.  What a joke!  It says in the fine print that a gratuity of 15% would be charged at the restaurant on the original \"value\" of the meal.  Not true.  Gratuity of 20% was added to my bill at the end of the night.  This wouldn't be so bad if the server/bartender wasn't so HORRIFICALLY unfriendly, rude, and unprofessional.  Really, dude?!  You made over $200 for the 2 hours you spent serving us!  He would have made more if he had been nice.  It was made clear that we had bought discount vouchers, the gratuity was already included, and our service reflected that.  But guess what?  Those are 14 people that will NEVER patronize your business again.\n\nLet's start from the beginning.  When you park, you are required to valet your car to the tune of $7.  Note to Geordie's.  Every other establishment in town that is doing well offers free valet.  \n\nWe arrived 40 minutes early to enjoy the views and a glass of wine on the patio.  I should have known when I went to order wine and was ignored for 10 minutes that the tone for the evening was set.  When I asked for a glass of sweet white for my dining companion and the bartender said \"we don't really have one\" I was officially turned off.  Naturally when we sat for dinner we were offered a wine list boasting hundreds (I think 650) bottles of wine.  Really?!  None of those bottles are white and sweet?  No riesling?  No gewurtstraminer?  \n\nWhen we finally sat, the server ended up being that very same bartender, who made a huge deal about the check splitting and where we sat.  He actually cussed during the process.  So unbelievably unprofessional.  I have never felt like such an inconvenience at a restaurant.\n\nWe all ordered our meal from a pre fix menu of what appeared to be traditional Applebees fare.  When you title your poultry option at a fine dining establishment \"Corn Flake crusted chicken\" you have to know what you're in for.  The portions were decent but I had bland risotto and a confit of vegetables that turned out to be a cold, pasty, flavorless mess.  I tried the chicken bacause I typically order chicken.  It was cooked to chewy and also flavorless except for a mushroom \"sauce\" which I'm guessing came from a Campbell's soup can.\n\nI ordered a bottle of Tempranillo to the tune of $77 which was decent.  Best part of the night, in my opinion.\n\nAt the end, the bill came.  $169.  I had already paid for the voucher, so naturally I thought it was a mistake.  No.  I was charged the $77 for the wine.  OK.  $62 gratuity.  That was hard to stomach.  That's 20% of the pre-discounted $240 meal and 20% of the $77 wine.  Sorry, the guy was a jerk and undeserving of 20%.  Especially since the fine print stated that a 15% gratuity would be charged.\n\nThe last $30 was tax.  $30 in tax!  Do the math, folks!  They charged me tax on the original $240 price of the meal.  Even though the sales price of the meal vouchers was $120!  I don't even think that's legal!  Charge sales tax on a prediscounted price?  Do you go into a store and buy a $100 sweater on sale for $50 and then pay tax on the original $100 price?  That was ridiculous.  Mind you, I had already bought 4 glasses of wine at the bar and tipped the (lousy) bartender for that.\n\nSorry for the lengthy review, but I'm gonna bottom line it for you.  I love  dining out.  In this economy, I understand that fine dining establishments have to nickel and dime you to survive.  But Geordie's is NOT fine dining!  It's actually quite awful!  All told, I spent over $300 for a really sub par meal and I was treated poorly to boot.\n\nGet it together!  They either need to hire a real chef and provide a true fine  dining experience, or cater to a different clintele.  Although I can't think of anyone who would enjoy their food.  I would rather eat at TGI Fridays...", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wqQ-50Sjf9ol3SYaPbA1YQ", "review_id": "eO4BB0J2KxNCz7gZpTgvXw", "text": "Sure we only go with a DealChicken.com coupon but it's always great! Sit in the bar area as the dining room is very dated due to the mansions age. The bar area is much more, how would you say? relaxed and romantic. GREAT views from in there also!", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8N73-TZXsLfk65Bk8JtyBA", "review_id": "OgtnQVdI6OXGds0O9cWWYQ", "text": "Location/venue is beautiful. It has great history and is fun to explore. The bar is \"eh\" and the food really didn't match the atmosphere. They let their atmosphere carry their so-so restaurant & bar.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QsoZPdnTyiyeHES2tz77CQ", "review_id": "u3kJAW8AWdZ7cVXBlTmUHw", "text": "Going in I was a little concerned about trying this place after reading some of the reviews here on Yelp but I received a voucher for dinner for two as a gift so since the major portion of the bill would be covered I figured what the heck. First off let me say that some signage would make it easier to find but after turning into The Biltmore Estates off of 24th just head towards the back to the white bridge and cross over it and you are there. Unless you like walking up steep driveways I suggest driving to the top and use the valet parking. Now the food. My wife and I ended up choosing the same items. The seafood cake which reminds you of a crab cake had lobster and crab, was deep fried, tender and moist and was dressed in two sauces that complimented it well as did the veggie garnish. We both had the lemon and spinach soup with risotto. The soup was excellent. Finally, we both had the Three Fish Neopaliton  with another version of risotto and veggies. It too was wonderful. We both had a glass of Seven Daughters Muscat which paired nicely with the fish. For dessert we shared a Chocolate and Blackberry Souffle that was truly a surprise. We began discussing when we may make a return visit for the Brunch offering. We are not foodies but we do know what we like and we are more than meat and potato type diners. We were both impressed. This place is on it's way to being one of the Valley hotspots.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iEbb7ZkEY8oskNPPhARaZQ", "review_id": "N4-Twcd4Nn_SFfEozyfFJQ", "text": "Brought my little brother here for his 17th birthday. He was absolutely thrilled with the lamb rack entree he ordered - he said it was the best dinner he had ever had in his life. \n\nWe were both unimpressed by the service, however. Our waitress was very casual and made some awkward jokes. Her demeanor just didn't fit with the extremely upscale atmosphere of the place.\n\nOur experience on the way out confirmed our thoughts on the service. I made a comment to the hostess about the Bar Mitzvah party that was going on in one of the ballrooms down the hall. She then unexpectedly said something along the lines of \"I don't like how Jewish people party.\" Not exactly the most professional thing she could have said.\n\nSolid 3 stars.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nbxsXJHWdrT11WfvV00Z6g", "review_id": "pQe6Br_ls85N1TEST7pJVQ", "text": "High End ? What make this high end?  Thy serve mimosas....and that is why some people think this is high end. I am in the restaurant business...as i usually say before writing a review. So...once again what makes The Wrigley Mansion high end....anyone ? The food is sub par. The service is fine. They have taken away several of the better offerings. 2nd time there and both times i asked what am I missing? Sure the mansion is nice...but brunch lacks...ALOT. Food was really unappealing and just zero wow..or even  \"thats nice\". No real substance to anything food wise. Too bad it could be the place for brunch.......it is losing what it should be and worse it is showing the lack of true culinary innovation and in my opinion screams \" hey we are the Wrigley mansion .....oh and yeah we have some sysco mid quality food to prove it\". Real disappointment.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Vi77s0AS-cIzPoBq5AbEaQ", "review_id": "McvsXWcAJ-k4Frvylj93Tg", "text": "This was the mansion of Wringley ( the creator or juicy gum) I have personally seen better and bigger \"mansions\" but it was still pretty nice and neat to see how wealthy people used to live back in the day.. the weird part - small bathrooms and marriage couples had their own separate rooms-  well I wonder how they used to have so many kids then... lol.\n The mansion is located in a hill so the view is amazing, the best thing to do will be going to the tour and eat brunch of diner in one of their rooms. I would totally recommend going to this place if you feel like doing something relaxing", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R7lGDyJfdqScdHksn6wWyw", "review_id": "coTY1F8u0tnbIlR4l1qNmg", "text": "The best thing about this meal was the view.  Because we had a voucher, we (along with many others) were put in a separate room with the tables and chairs they use for their events (weddings, etc).  It was a very limited menu and small portions.  The food was average at best, not super flavorful.  Our waiter was nice and the service was good....maybe a tad too quick.  We were thinking it was like the food was prepared like it was for catering and plates were made it advance.  The atmosphere was nice but I'm pretty sure we are not going back.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "imlhSpqG_f39ORm_bhrmgg", "review_id": "vXmPqFqZeM6tOy0HzV4Ifw", "text": "First time here, my boyfriend bought the Travelzoo voucher, and as far as voucher deals go I thought it was a very good deal.  The food was great.  Not excellent because it lacked a certain something, maybe fresh herbs or new ways of putting food together.  It was kind of old school, but that's okay every now and then.  The atmosphere was old school too.  The view, was the best I've ever seen from a Phoenix restaurant. Our server was excellent.  He was friendly, recommended his favorites, and also retrieved the Sommelier to talk to us about wines.  If you buy a bottle of wine you become a \"Wine Member\" which gets you I/2 price on wines from now on.  We will be coming back to enjoy more wine and a beautiful view.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Pv7DGHzZ-uqIUdOsqPpsVg", "review_id": "FLyc8W-vSz5GWjNsiFqTUg", "text": "Oh, Wrigley Manson if only I had the means to fix you up and make you the amazing gem I know you could be.\nPhoenix is seriously lacking when it comes to historical buildings and homes. I have always been curious about the Wrigley Mansion so I was excited when we made plans to go here for Easter brunch. \n\nThe brunch was good. Our server was friendly and funny. There was a decent variety of food and it was tasty. My only complaint about the food would be the desserts. They were not labeled, the cakes and pies were whole so people cut their own slices and they became a mess. Overall I just wasn't impressed. I've seen better dessert spreads at casino buffets. \n\nAfter the meal we wandered around the building, exploring the rooms, peeking around corners and checking out the history. The bummer is that it's obvious that the money isn't there to keep this place looking its best. Some of the bathrooms were run down (burned out lights, doors that didn't lock), in one room the curtains were torn, walls and flooring showed signs of wear and tear, and furnishings just looked tired in places. It wouldn't take much to clean this place up and have it look amazing. I'm sure when the Wrigley family lived here it was incredible and it's sad to see such a great home being neglected. I'm sure if they fixed it up they would book more parties and weddings and it could be a prime location in town. \n\nI hope someone will take the time and money to invest in one of our rare glimpses into Phoenix's past. If it continues on this decline I don't think it will last.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "p7dvahRPZIWL7T6pFA_0dg", "review_id": "f-87KFIOSAbxBEjRDHtvpw", "text": "I suddenly knew this was a mistake as soon as we started to scale the steep difficult steps and the handrail covered with a large amount of bird POOP. My stomach turned and I couldn't imagine why they don't have somebody to clean the handrail.\n\nWe were a few minutes early for our reservation so we walked around a bit. It is an interesting OLD House with narrow hallways and a small room with an old fashioned operators switchboard. It does have beautiful views. The house has a beautiful entrance door and interesting intricate ceilings but over all it really isn't so grand with old worn carpet and common tiles. I thought I'd see a bunch of marble or granite but I didn't.\n\nWe thought this was an interesting Choice for restaurant week because we wanted to see this place. Also this was one of the few places that gave you three courses without dessert. Also the $10 non member fee was waived for restaurant week.\n\nI can't say the food was completely awful but I wouldn't come back for it either even for free so I think that qualifies for the one star rating.\n\nWe asked about cocktails and our waiter said they were the last page of the wine menu but they weren't and only lasted the liquors. He returned and my husband asked for the cocktail menu we saw outside and the waiter brings us the cocktail menu. I decided on a drink but the waiter didn't return for a long period of time so we decided to just order dinner and skip the cocktails.\n\nOur waiter said the Sous Vide Chicken was stuffed with something green and he didn't know what it was but to him it was very salty. He also said the Carpaccio wasn't very good. So we decided to go with the other two starters.\n\nThe starters were passable but nothing either of us would want again. A not so great crab cake sitting on creamy peas with two refrigerated cold roasted tomatoes. The other was a few slices of eggplant with a little cheese.\n\nThe middle plates were not so seasoned escargots with a forgettable salad. The highlight was a small chunk of gorgonzola cheese. The other middle plate was not hot and not cold but unhealthy room temperature tomato soup with a over whipped cream laced with truffle aroma. (Aroma means perfume) (and over whipped means turned to butter). We both thought the tomato soup was the best of what we tried here. It tasted like good tomatoes that would be great on a pizza.\n\nFor dinner we tried the duck and the bronzini. Both were cooked just OK but neither seemed to have good seasoning or flavor however both of our vegetables were salted too heavy. I'd say so heavy I could tell what kind of salt they used and it wasn't good salt. The one thing that I could honestly say WAS terrible was the artichoke , anise sabayon. I tasted it and nearly barffed. I am without words to describe how it tasted but the texture was like hummus. Both plates had what they called polenta towers. They looked (see photo) happy to see us and I thought mine might squirt something when I went to eat it. But I was baffled when I tasted it because it wasn't like polenta. It was like corn muffin mix that was mixed with a farina kind of cereal. It was bready and lacked much of the corn taste and really tasted like cream of wheat cereal.\n\nI can almost say forgettable but I can't because I will never forget the bird poop or the polenta tower.\n\n1.5 stars almost 2 stars but with price factored in I feel one star\n\nSLIGHT UPDATE 9-11-13\nI read that they got a new chef since my review so hopefully they are better now.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hTKFGpi3ltCV4B-XDFRT-A", "review_id": "Eyiu-7AO-zyN-g0fJGNJSw", "text": "Check out the 1929 Steinway self playing piano. One of two in the world, the other is in the Smithsonian. The piano is valued at 28 million dollars and was willed to the Wrigley Mansion", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i6F5DJ7hMbH59I4hKljfog", "review_id": "dPW5eT5oLEar53QgU8KH0g", "text": "Been here before, 1st time for my friend and we had a Deal Chicken coupon.\n\nWe arrived early for the sunset and were not dissappointed as the view is amazing.  We had drinks at the bar while we waited for our reservation and the sunset which we went outside on the balcony to watch for a few mintues.  The bar staff was attentive and nice quick with an offer for another drink and refills on the water. \n\nOur reservation time came and we were escorted to a window table in the dinning room, small, cozy and intimate.   Our three course meal was delicious! The complimentary bread was warm and the butter soft!  Perfect.   We had the carprese salad, seafood bruchette and the flat iron steak served with potatoes and green beans.   Our steaks were cooked perfectly and everything else was just as good.\n\nOur waiter, (forgot his name) was a native Arizonan and we had a nice chat with him.\n\nI highly recommend The Wrigley, but only if you have the money as it is expensive but with the coupon, it certainly was a great deal!", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LzJiT-EHw-Px2MbOTl_kaw", "review_id": "SMdEzEg8tteY9IrWVGWxBA", "text": "I used to play music here regularly and the staff and service could not be friendlier. The food is outstanding and actually decently priced. The kicker-- the hilltop view of Phoenix. Breathtaking! There is also quite a bit of history involved here and the staff is pretty well versed on the lineage of the place.  The bar area is quaint and comfortable and attire seems to be anywhere from casual to semi-formal.  Wonderful place!", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "kGgAARL2UmvCcTRfiscjug", "review_id": "9QwGPx7OICdl_6Gtf-zbDg", "text": "We were invited to attend a Wine Tasting special event hosted by one of my clients.  In the 2 yrs since we've lived here, we haven't been to the Wrigley Mansion, so we were very excited to come check it out. \n\nWhen you pull up to the mansion, it's a bit confusing to figure out where to drive....there's a self-parking lot at the bottom of the hill....walk up a large hill in 90+ degree weather, um....no thanks.  Ok, so we drove up the driveway assuming that's where the valet parking would be located....and it was.  \n\nBeautiful views from the top of the hill.\nhttp://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-wrigley-mansion-club-phoenix?select=v_KnIKFpeibBVvefO6ujPA#v_KnIKFpeibBVvefO6ujPA\nhttp://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-wrigley-mansion-club-phoenix?select=7qDCP4mv_Ws2sdJtqmlvOA#7qDCP4mv_Ws2sdJtqmlvOA\n\nWe walked inside the mansion and were greeted by a hostess who directed us to the private event area to the left.  We enjoyed Wine and Cheese/Crackers/Fruit, etc that you normally find at a Wine tasting.  The Wine was very good and the room was comfortable.  After 30 min or so we were asked to move into the dining room area where we would start a formal Wine tasting with 8 glasses (4 White, 4 Red) of Wine.\n\nThe sommelier did a nice presentation about each Wine....however, she took too long and was a bit too in-depth for this group of people.  There were over 80 people and many of them were not Wine enthusiasts, so they were bored very quickly.....too much time between sips.  I personally enjoyed it, but afterward many people said it was too much info for them. \n\nSince the building is very old, the room we were in was not well insulated and got a little stuffy/warm....so if you're coming here during the Summer months, dress light.\n\nAfter the event, we wandered around the mansion and took a bunch of pics of the artwork and rooms.  I'm sure there's a story behind all of this, but we were on our own and didn't have a guide to explain anything to us.\n\nWe picked up a flyer for a social club you can belong to here...?  Not really sure what that entails, but it's available.\n\nOverall, I'd rate this experience 3.5 Stars, but I'm rounding up for the views and Wine.\n\nReturn Factor - 70%", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "px8TZKTj5uMzSdAXZ42TNw", "review_id": "QxwpOpiXnVaIa7zS4iUgWQ", "text": "Go for the tour and maybe a drink, but skip the unappetizing, tasteless food. The mansion is quite interesting to walk around on your own. Also the  Happy hour with the great view would be very romantic.   Unless you are really interested in a bit of history, skip the tour and walk around on your own.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1g8Crb6WGQUsA2l2X3yVGA", "review_id": "su4yWxmEB8U4lRsmr1adcg", "text": "FABULOSO............ The ambiance, the wine list, the cuisine, the service, the views, the romance..... WOW!!!!!!!!! Mere words cannot describe this magical wedding anniversary dinner we had.....", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "06ShS7kV6WSw0T_lvYz2fA", "review_id": "W1sHC49rbS_3EMA-8uWPUg", "text": "We had a lovely evening at the Geordi's, the restaurant at the Wrigley Mansion. First, we toured the mansion, then had a wonderful dinner while a wonderful jazz group played. Our server, Mike, provided excellent care. The jazz group is top class yet the lounge was surprisingly empty! What a waste!! Will be back!!ashdbxgf", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "G1lcrbyTChLN5Q5Od7Oadg", "review_id": "rZQv0F_jpCfheWgemFYTTQ", "text": "Came here for Sunday brunch with a large group.  The setting is really unique for Phoenix as historical buildings are few and far between in Arizona. The Wrigley Mansion affords great views of the city and mountains with its floor to ceiling windows and how it is situated atop a steep hill.  It really felt like a classy brunch complete with white tablecloths and bottomless mimosas served by the waiters.\n\nBrunch was buffet-style with a huge assortment of food - from waffles, to lobster legs, egg dishes, baked ham, and everything in between. I opted for the omelet station as this was the safest choice for me as far as gluten-free eating. \n\nThe omelet station was great - a lot ingredient options including plenty of veggies and proteins. Even though there was a long line the cook was really friendly & made everyone's omelet to their specifications. I was also glad they had a huge selection of fruit.\n\nBeing gluten-free, I did not expect to be able to eat any of the desserts, however it would be a good idea for them to be labeled as they looked great, but you could not really tell what the ingredients were, etc. \n\nThe house itself does appear to be a bit neglected, but at the same time features a ton of original features. It would have been fun to take the official tour and learn more about this historical home. \n\nNote: Make sure to do the valet parking otherwise the trek up to the top and back down is quite the hike - we had to give some people in our party a ride back down to their car!", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ViV1DlERxvWZz-EglQ8VZg", "review_id": "yvH4e_veCQBnmsUg-_fjUA", "text": "Wonderful food and service.  The tour is a fun exploration of a funky but luxurious home.  An American castle.  I can't wait to go back for one of the jazz evenings and a Sunday brunch.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vUBWg3dXVCDWvbGwWLrpbw", "review_id": "mQSKc-IhKgfmsqdNw2eBvw", "text": "The place is just beautiful with great service.\n\nPerfect for a date or a private conversation.\n\nThe food was good but not impressive. Food wise I would give them 3 stars but the place and service made it up for the 4th.\n\nI had the asparagus salad and the salmon. both were good. Period.\n\nThe bread was really good, though.\n\nThey have a great wine selection and the prices aren't that bad.\n\nI'm a sucker for Riviera del Duero and they have plenty of them. Funny fact, the fist one I selected wasn't available. \n\nCheers.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YXfDF1txYwmeu2ih1sRcbg", "review_id": "r1uWapT6_h1AzFTuEDzKlw", "text": "The food was so good as were the cocktails! I loved the shrimp cocktail because the horseradish was SO FRESH! The Wrigley Pear was also a wonderful surprise. The service was great, we sat at the bar early- and the staff were all so friendly. The mansion and views are beautiful. I'd give this place 5 stars if the entertainment wasn't so dated (sorry entertainers- you are talented. I just feel like I am being put to sleep for good.)", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jkh7zvwBgopbSI3x6up1uA", "review_id": "Qi2CF3zU9_Ul3_T-YsGqdQ", "text": "Big wine list. Impressive setting and location, and the servers were both polite and professional. I would say the food is about a 7, however.  As others have said, save the $15 and tour the mansion yourself.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "chBwUUum9UHC9C2AVBOZfw", "review_id": "q_CmePNBxBYDBCaqdc3tlA", "text": "This was my first time at the Wrigley\"s Mansion but definitely not my last. Had a late lunch yesterday and I had a great experience, the service was outstanding, the meal very tasty and the place is on a hill overlooking the Valley and downtown Phoenix.\nTour the mansion a bit and is a beautiful Spanish style with beautiful paintings and furniture from the times when the Wrigley family vacation at that home. \nThey offer a Sunday brunch that I will be trying soon as the sitting is a the ballroom where the views are the best.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iA15CBj1uaWZIHqOMqggjw", "review_id": "J-yQX7WVvfznT_oFpuI7HQ", "text": "This venue will remain one of the places to show visitors and natives alike, the stunning view.  However, brunch is mediocre. One pays for the surroundings, not the quality of the food. There was an abundance of choices, however those items were nothing that elicited a wow. The wait staff was attentive, the Spanish Champagne good enough, the dessert tasty, but as a whole, items were lackluster.  It is a special place, but for really exceptional brunch offerings I would go elsewhere.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SpgpD0hUgACJkFPMd_pSNQ", "review_id": "t4nlvPSdoho0TdTEfQh-_A", "text": "Amazing place. I'm a native and am very pleased that they've kept the place high quality. You get what you pay for but in that regard it only gets 3 stars from me. My last time here was a few weeks ago for Sunday brunch celebrating a milestone birthday for my mom. All you can drink champagne and amazing food except for the weak cheese bar and weak dessert bar. For what you are paying I would expect every element to be amazing. Service was extraordinary. When the tip is included some places will skimp on service but not here. Glasses always full. Quick to replace a creaky chair. And great conversation with knowledge of the mansion's history. Plan to spend 1.5 to 2 hours so you have time to pace yourself and then explore the house and grounds.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cGnaft9JhI10HUQdtHGvRQ", "review_id": "nq8sZ-QN9aR3RdYb5Qf53A", "text": "This is a wonderful place to go for HH and watch the sun set on their patio,. Their appetizers are half price as are their wines until 6:00. The service is wonderful and the ambiance is absolutely beautiful. They also have entertainment around 7:00. I had their margarita pizza and it was good. it was $5.00 and almost too big for 2 people to share. The white wines are very good. $4-$5.00 a glass during HH.", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-JFMcLPQxi9D-ltajgwrKA", "review_id": "VTOVrcxHMHiaS4_DMVUZ_Q", "text": "My girlfriend from outta town suggested we have dinner here last week. \n\nThe mansion & it's history is what I really loved about it. We walked around and peeked in all the rooms before we ate. Kinda has a spooky vibe- heard it was haunted! \n\nService for dinner was great! The food was just okay, I had the Filet and it was just so-so. I would not order a steak there again. We decided to indulge in caviar- pricey but yummy! \n\nWe sat outside and the views were amazing. We even saw fireworks coming from a baseball game ?\n\nI will be back for Sunday Brunch- heard that's their specialty! Bottomless mimosas & lots of seafood ! I'll update once I am able to go!", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6c97JrTQgArCbkvBqRnLwg", "review_id": "36qCvRAob9o3etdwPlI6dA", "text": "I don't fine dine as often as I would like but this was by far an experience for our anniversary.  The waiter and the whole experience was perfect.   There are few times you are really wow-ed in life that last and this was the best.  What made this a top notch experience was the location, food, and amazing waiter.  The waiter was very attentive but not annoying - he was extremely well trained and it showed.  Never felt rushed to get out and we spent a good deal time and enjoyed all the courses at our speed without someone sweeping in to take dishes constantly.  History and the house is very interesting end to the evening.  I can't recommend this enough.  It is fine food without the pretentious.  We had the filet mignon.  One thing we didn't know until we asked was you have to order side dishes with your meal so make  sure you ask.  I think we were so impressed we overlooked that on the menu.  It is very reasonable given the quality of the food.  Presentation, taste, and service were absolutely impressive.  You cannot go wrong if you take your in-laws or spouse here.  Make sure you reserve earlier online so you have time to roam the mansion and take in the history.  Best money I ever spent and I even tipped far more than I ever do since  it was so impeccable..", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2AbBZM7n9EMwa0nK1yl0CA", "review_id": "dlk9sB0s6IUQImUeDBCuaw", "text": "I've visited this place a few times for drinks, and have had dinner once so far. The grounds are superb, the restaurant was elegant and the food was tasty. I visited for dinner in January; the meal my date and I had was fantastic. The service was outstanding! Arrive at least 40 minutes before your dinner reservation so you can tour the mansion. Solid!", "business_id": "yPfvOB63thP5t3pGZPJExA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R9CNAQGaH8hJyKkhFZzX3g", "review_id": "m-XSOTxTFB3vMrY3bkyQzQ", "text": "I hate saying negative things about people or businesses because you never know what's going on in their life to cause them to be rude to you, however Lori's Grooming has permanently scarred my dog. I used to bring my cocker spaniel here frequently it was close to my house and she would always get her in last minute. My dog was 5 when I started taking her to Lori so she had been to the groomer hundreds of times and never had an issue. After about the 6th or 7th time at Loris she would start to shake uncontrollably when we would even get close to the front door. Sometimes she would even poop and pee herself obviously completely terrified. This reaction was new she had never acted like this with any groomers and still, tho not as bad, has this reaction when we go to the groomers.\n\nI feel Lori had either been extremely aggressive to my dog or just treated her terribly, bad enough to cause her to react this way. Tho Lori was never a very pleasant woman I would have never expected her to harm my dog. Be weary of this groomer. Unfortunately there is no way to prove she did anything to my dog, if there were I would have her in jail, but you know your animal and she obviously was terrified of Lori. If you pet is like your child please watch that she is not being harmed.\n\nI give one star because she would always get her in last minute.", "business_id": "jQYclrZecFvGquye__yFjQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nYkl81jUQxJVFYze0q46xA", "review_id": "u_GPbqj17EJEWa7fNRx_Dg", "text": "Lori is very good at what she does and has an understanding of animals that comes from years of experience. \nThe nature of her own animals lets you know that she would not mistreat a customer's pet. The skill set involved to trim my dogs nails is necessary however Lori handles her with care every time. I go to Lori between washes to cut down on cost but my dog loves it as much as when I bath her. \nLori is completely knowledgable and if you spend 5minutes talking to her about her credentials you'll realize her understanding for animals and her business.", "business_id": "jQYclrZecFvGquye__yFjQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "084rLl9fT-q74J9zl-r6lA", "review_id": "hZa_t7ieUD_oHCH3PZ09fg", "text": "My husband and I have been going to Lori's for 14 years.  She does an excellent job shaving our cats.  Probably most people think their cats just get shaved and their claws clipped.  The first thing she does is clip their claws.  As Lori says, she does that first so she doesn't get killed! She then shaves the cat while it's still dry.  Then she bathes the cat.  After the cat   dries, Lori shaves the cat one more time.  I did not know the cat was bathed then reshaved.  Lori also cleans the cat's anus.  Our cats always come back closely shaved.  Lori has always been super dependable as well as being Phoenix's best pet groomer.  Lori is the best and we would not ever go anywhere else.  Her prices are also very reasonable.", "business_id": "jQYclrZecFvGquye__yFjQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "YfrBtcZkbcEXPbzAznuB-w", "text": "I was out on errands today when suddenly I came upon this Church's, so of course I slammed on the brakes & whipped in here!     :-))\n\nThe bathroom was clean & provided paper towels to wash up for lunch & get out with your hands clean.\n\nHaving one of their often-mailed coupons on hand, I ordered a Two-Piece Meal, which produced a (Spicy) chicken leg, a big thigh, a cup of mashed potatoes & gravy, & a biscuit plus spread.  The staff was friendly, the dining room comfortable, the food delicious, & it was a pleasure to eat here today where everything was right!\n\n2-Piece Leg & Thigh Lunch Special:  $1.99!", "business_id": "u0zjW7rluJgUeQTnaZnkJQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8KmHPVzyBW45_tXX8zU5mA", "review_id": "3DSFzAuBb9xzyfy8OQTqqg", "text": "I don't typically review fast food chains but this location just asked for it. I wish I could give one star for this sorry excuse for a fried chicken chain. Not only do they have the WORST customer service ever (well, okay maybe not ever - I think Long Wong's MIGHT still have a slight edge) but they always forget the jalape\u00f1os. I mean, ALWAYS. Why is that?!?! And be warned - in this digital age, this company is a dying breed. They absolutely WILL NOT accept digital coupons, it MUST be in paper with NO exceptions. Even when the digital coupons have a coupon code printed in bright red on the top left hand corner and no barcode. Apparently their staff isn't bright enough to tip-tap-type these codes into the magical box of buttons and numbers to make the coupon effective. LAME. After my now second horrible experience at this Church's location, I'm Popeye's 4 LIFE!", "business_id": "u0zjW7rluJgUeQTnaZnkJQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S8JTsVZ9lsMg4lMb7rq6cg", "review_id": "k1g0AnxxYVARidFxili_7g", "text": "Really slow on drive thru my husband and i sat in our car for maybe over 15min. and the past two times I've been there they had no ranch or honey. \nA real horrible experience, never again will I go there.", "business_id": "u0zjW7rluJgUeQTnaZnkJQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "CUYgzeEHTW3S7cnnlGwHHQ", "text": "For some time, my idea of an absolutely perfect lunch was to go to vintage market, get a great salad, a plate of cheese and fruit and a bottle of wine.  On a great weather day, sitting outside and watching the people stroll by, there isn't much better.  Mind you, you can't do that often, but it's wonderful when you can.  It's the closest I've seen for feeling like you're sitting at a Paris market outside a busy street.  \n\nThey have great sandwiches too.  And if you aren't in the mood for my ideal lunch fantasy, they can still help you pick out a great glass of wine to go with your sandwich before you run over to see a move at Esplanade.  Or, buy a whole bottle of wine to enjoy after the movie.  I've always been given great assistance in picking out the perfect bottle.  I can almost taste it now....", "business_id": "CkQKNhlm8DOzxbXm_zb3bg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fM-blcJqCF90MQvk04aAdg", "review_id": "C7dPSnk5GZXXcXCjtLE6Vg", "text": "Great place to sit and drink wine on a Saturday afternoon where you have nothing better to do. Food's average. Lots of people watching which I  love. No indoor seating though so avoid when hot.", "business_id": "CkQKNhlm8DOzxbXm_zb3bg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 15, "useful": 17, "cool": 15}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "PRgiziICjjVnwSkuiSThrQ", "text": "An initial good sign of any business is proper, friendly and enthusiastic phone answering skills. Budget delivered. Another good sign is the person pronouncing your name correctly. \"Yes Thomas how can I help you?\"...as oppossed to \"Yes Tom how cany I help you?\" I totally don't care you called me Tom, hell, you can call me Nancy Drew for all I care, but it shows you are LISTENING! A lost skill, don't ya think? I gave Joe my request. Which was pretty unique. I needed decals applied to a tinted window on my patio. Something to spice it up. We tried ourselves and those little decals bubbled more than a flapjack on a hot griddle in Atlanta in Julyyyy! I've never been to Atlanta or referred to pancakes as flapjacks. Something I just channeled so it seems. The work, by Jeremy was excellent. The follow up by Joe and his wife, visiting my establishment was unsurpassed. And greatly appreciated. So look for the good signs in any company. Politeness. Good work. Follow through. It happened to me. It will happen to you with Budget Signs.", "business_id": "iSr13ZE7NKFvwfhbMzgK3g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5ylJzhyLRwlGXDHujB_Pnw", "review_id": "GmruNk2LmlhpkP8TLXSfrQ", "text": "Wlaked into this place and the guy comes out right away, and asks what I need. I tell him, and right about then his cellphone rings. He spends the next 5 minutes on a personal call, without acknowledging me once (\"be right with you\", \"sorry about this\", etc). All I did was walk into his store and try to do business with him, so I can certainly see how a personal call should take precedence. This place must have all the work they can handle-- try someplace where they value your business.", "business_id": "iSr13ZE7NKFvwfhbMzgK3g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MO7GnIy_E4_4F7T3z7GBhg", "review_id": "0smmekVRAyi-Nw1fz5_RUg", "text": "DJ and the guys were able to accommodate a special request and they did it blistering fast time. They suggested the best materials for the job (unlike FastSigns) and they went the extra mile to get my project done quickly and within a reasonable budget. I will be coming back! Thanks guys! Craig", "business_id": "iSr13ZE7NKFvwfhbMzgK3g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fssa5dBpTurPCpqoTSXC6Q", "review_id": "wMf1CHnfc782o21PNXQUwQ", "text": "We were referred by our realtor to this company when we needed a plumber within one week of moving into our new home.  Steve was very courteous on the phone, and apologized for not being able to come out that evening ( it was 3ish when we called) but would be out the next morning first thing.  He called the next morning to make sure it was ok to come out.  Quoted a fair price for the work, and arrived promptly.  He was able to clear the clogged main line quickly, put a camera in the line to show me what was going on, and was very patient explaining everything as he went along.  I would recommend Steve to anyone needing a plumber.", "business_id": "c2ToaDuCGS9ofMW4um-GBA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5k_u84CF7jVmpC9DpoSbkA", "review_id": "gPE32zrzqIEzf8p0HK5NXQ", "text": "Very unprofessional and rude. Acted like he was doing me a favor to replace a water heater. Had enough and got someone else to do the job. As a small business owner, I know if I treated my clients like this, I would have no clients.", "business_id": "c2ToaDuCGS9ofMW4um-GBA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j2pYTMEap8EbnSzPUCutDg", "review_id": "koyeQ1gH-NxTT3OiJKPa6Q", "text": "My usual handyman was sick so he recommended Steve at A-Accent Plumbing to install a new sprayer head for my kitchen faucet. I had already purchased the part so it was (I thought) a simple matter of attaching it. The plumber arrived very promptly - the same day I called. He was finished in 30 minutes, charged me $98 for an hour's labor & left. I thought it was a lot but hey!  He came & fixed my problem quickly. Fast-forward 2 weeks. The sprayer head fell off in my hand. My handyman came to see what was wrong and told me it wasn't installed correctly & he would speak to Steve about the issue. Steve, however, was completely \"unresponsive\" (handyman's words). No fix, no refund, no nothing. I will NEVER use this company again & will encourage anyone who asks to go elsewhere for their plumbing needs. This is the first negative review I have ever written.", "business_id": "c2ToaDuCGS9ofMW4um-GBA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lC4X2crUuxT9Ac9BlOX4Uw", "review_id": "FOL23TVDxTiaSKS5koitzQ", "text": "Did you know almonds are good for you? That's right -- they can alleviate headache, are full of antioxidants, and curb your appetite, too.\n\nSo, if you needed another reason to indulge your craving for the nuts, now you have it.\n\nAlmond Brothers primarily features candied nuts, including their signature cinnamon roasted almonds, which my kids loved but I didn't care for. \n\nI did, however, love their fudge. They also have a nice variety of gift baskets and other items on their website.", "business_id": "HRMxVa2pjBc1ACCo_G96Jg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aqdzZLiS6d8XUDhTb5NAfQ", "review_id": "QAf_tMTX7ElgFN-bS5JVVg", "text": "Their cinnamon almonds are to die for!! The fudge is awesome too!", "business_id": "HRMxVa2pjBc1ACCo_G96Jg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HkWnolyny_LLjGXK6Us1gg", "review_id": "LfN-k3IaYoa3Ug4J8iDB-Q", "text": "A friend gave me a bag of these and they are amazing! My favorite is the cinnamon almonds but there are several flavors like Lemon, Cayenne, Cocoa and they are delicious! \n\nYou can find these at your local Spouts and Costco but I was pleased to find out that these can be purchased as gifts on their website!", "business_id": "HRMxVa2pjBc1ACCo_G96Jg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ofxlhi_HKp7myFDpwg9aIA", "review_id": "XkJrggXu5zfm2y7U9AzFEA", "text": "Kentucky Grilled Chicken.\nNuff Said.", "business_id": "lgWe8lSmcBk4Pq0kVI9-0A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YEOSWAzj1nMo4XmCWl_Ccg", "review_id": "4wKUXV7pfT2ES6LdYvi7zg", "text": "This KFC SUCKS! 2night the drive thru clerk asked,\"Like to try our grilled wings?\" I said \"yes.\" She said, \"sorry- we don't have any.\" WTF?", "business_id": "lgWe8lSmcBk4Pq0kVI9-0A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OZS78gYF57nJv0H54XRlRw", "review_id": "AkL4klm64zeV1Amvn9k_Sg", "text": "DO NOT go to the KFC on 7th ave and Thomas, we didnt learn the first time when they gave us the wrong order, but this time we went again since we were between classes at PC, we ordered our food and Alexander took our order, the chubby hispanic woman was getting it together and was busy talking loud and talking to her co workers, we got our order and decided to eat there, our order was wrong and Alexander tells her hey you got the order wrong, she starts YELLING saying no I didnt you did, we said look on our reciept he got it right, he shows her the screen and says see, then she YELLS well it says 2 3 piece dinner and he goes yeah but it says original and the other grilled, then she YELLS again and says its not my fault HUMMM if you got the wrong order since you were busy talking and not paying attention it IS YOUR FAULT, he says sorry, and she gets our order, we started eating and not even 2 mins go by when someone goes up and says my order is wrong SHE DID IT AGAIN and Alexander tells her hey you got another order wrong and she goes back into her mumbling , the food is good if they get your order right", "business_id": "lgWe8lSmcBk4Pq0kVI9-0A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x5O9o6yikw8tO4bB7ziOgw", "review_id": "TiuNzcPD9D9vjrhgwFBz7A", "text": "I very rarely eat fast food, but I was craving some crunchy chicken goodness, with a biscuit and slaw. The only think awesome about the place? SPORKS (why haven't they ever become mainstream, the world may never know)! They were OUT of biscuits and dropped my change onto the pavement without offering to make it right. They may be right down the street from me... but I will be sure to stick to local mom and pop shops going forward.", "business_id": "lgWe8lSmcBk4Pq0kVI9-0A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lcu7u9kSWMeSNq6j135BfQ", "review_id": "-b9FSd9MQpaVgkyF50CMOg", "text": "Pros: Quick, friendly service. Consistent food quality. \n\nCons: greasy fast food chain in a bad neighborhood", "business_id": "lgWe8lSmcBk4Pq0kVI9-0A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Rz7qXI6Vu-fzuCViv7_veg", "review_id": "nv0SEJgVOpWrXoWIzBn--Q", "text": "The people who run this place are honest, totally on top of their game, and nice.  I've brought in lamps that I was sure would need replacing, but they worked their magic - a couple of times within just a few minutes - and have charged me anywhere from $4.00 to $24.00.  I highly recommend taking any of your broken lighting fixtures here (even if they are missing parts).  The inventory of lamps, furniture and antiques is so vast that you will be fully entertained by walking around the store if you have to wait while they repair your fixtures.  A solid five stars!", "business_id": "gStuDV22kE0EJlse2iQGTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "raMSkwLdZ-kFea1fTY_-Ew", "review_id": "Goe2LMjQ7ex0lzcnUhDhtw", "text": "Got a lamp that you love?  Can figure out why the F*(K it doesn't work anymore??  Bring it in here.  They'll fix it...they'll be super helpful, won't cheat you, won't try to upsell you and won't charge you a fortune.  Perfect!!", "business_id": "gStuDV22kE0EJlse2iQGTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YiHvT48KvIT8xKbYQBnDcQ", "review_id": "ZDS_Of_Ny0R7XdAMrgKMoA", "text": "Visited this store twice in the last 2 weeks. While the store has been there for years these are not the same owners I had dealt with in the past. While their shade collection is vast the prices are rather high. The first experience was good but I spent $118 for a shade. Yesterday the experience was not so great- I was told the socket I had on the lamp was incorrect but they could easily change part of it out. 20 minutes later the woman comes back and said they would have to replace entire socket and sat down saying \" now I can finish my BLT\".  When lamp was brought out she got up and took me to the shade collection- not very helpful or pleasant like the previous visit. I picked out an $ 86 shade and went to check out where the staff at the counter was busy on the computer. Then I was told the charge for changing out the light socket was $9- I suggested that they might throw that in for for free since I was a repeat customer - no deal.  At the same time another customer came in returning 2 shades she had purchased several days earlier that did not fit her lamp. She was told they did not do refunds but only issued store credits.  I will be going elsewhere next time.", "business_id": "gStuDV22kE0EJlse2iQGTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "N-D-d1Z4UybdlkK1HxlNPA", "review_id": "b9cJwtAV_bJBr_NGhy_zjQ", "text": "We've been taking our three cats to the Animal Care Hospital for a year now. The staff is wonderful and truly loves animals. Dr. Temple is especially great, and although the hospital offers many tests and expensive maintenance procedures, she understands financial constraints, and is kind enough not to guilt you about passing on the $500 echo-cardiogram. She has little tricks to distract the cats while they are getting their shots and offers a number of over-the-counter and inexpensive solutions to try for minor ailments or bad feline habits. They have an on-line \"pet portal\" service so you can keep track of your pets' records and when boosters are due. The office is always clean, and they have at least 3 doctors, so you can usually get an appointment pretty quickly as well as bring in pets for emergencies.", "business_id": "QEgP-kDuXD2fQJHBm3HoFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ut8dgpxKahmC_9v5PbYOmw", "review_id": "t8SA0niu0vZcVuDL-KCaag", "text": "Great animal hospital, staff is nice and it is always clean.", "business_id": "QEgP-kDuXD2fQJHBm3HoFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ivjr8jJ9lKFeDES1DDg0Fg", "review_id": "xPifxJ9QHdlMT7Q9vXFLTQ", "text": "I had to find something to do with my time as I anxiously waited for little Leela wonder puppy to reach the 12 weeks of age required before I could bring her home from the breeder. And since I had already purchased basically every product she could ever need or want, I decided to search for the perfect vet. I researched and interviewed quite a few places before settling on Animal Care Hospital. The fact that it is so close to me was definitely a factor, but I was impressed with this office regardless of location. I wanted to make sure the vet I chose would be a good fit for my Yorkshire Terrier, so I had plenty of questions to ask and Dr. Bishop graciously answered them all. \n\nAnimal Care Hospital has three practicing DVM's on staff, as well as 4 certified veterinary technicians. All 3 vets are members of the AVMA, AAHA, AzVMA and other organizations. Dr. Bishop is the Hospital Director who started the practice in 1973, Dr. Halver has been there since 1981 and Dr. Temple has been here since 2006. They use isofluorane gas anesthesia, which is the safest anesthesia, especially for toy breeds. They also have extensive monitoring equipment is in place during surgery, including EKG, pulse oximeters, respiratory rate, CO2 monitors and equipment to maintain core body temperature. Since almost every dog will be put under at least once to be fixed, it is good to know that they monitor vitals so closely. \n\nFor routine appointments, they schedule a full 30 minutes. Many of the vet offices I spoke to scheduled as few as 10 minutes, or maybe 15, not enough time in my opinion to really get acquainted with me or my dog, or to ask any questions or share concerns. This may seem silly, but the amount of time the vet spends with each animal can make a big difference in their health. \n\nThe vet I saw , Dr. Temple, was flexible. When I asked to deviate from the standard puppy vaccination plan and follow the veterinary protocol recommended by my breeder (a yorkie lover with 20 years experience breeding show and pet yorkies), she was accommodating and even excused herself to go print some info to re-familiarize herself with this particular protocol and permanently place it in Leela's file.", "business_id": "QEgP-kDuXD2fQJHBm3HoFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "VcfG9LIeiZe296tADuEleA", "text": "I recently got my little baby pug Penny from a private breeder, so I wanted to take her to a vet and get her checked out. Animal Care Hospital was close to my house, so I figured I would give it a try. \n\nThey were able to see me SAME DAY, which was an awesome treat. I was afraid I would have to wait several days for my new puppy exam and the medical guarantee from the breeder was only good for one week.\n\nAnyways, the vets office was conveniently located, the office is clean, the staff is friendly and everyone was in love with Penny. (it's hard not to be.. I know I am a proud mommy, but she really is adorable!)\n\nI sat down and filled out my paperwork and they took me back right away. The vet, Dr. Temple, was extremely friendly and thorough and answered all my questions. I signed up for the \"puppy package\" that basically takes you through all of the shots they need for the first few months, wellness exams, fecal test and a microchip and also includes a start up of heartworm preventer.\n\nPenny had her second set of shots the day prior when I purchased her from the breeder, but for some reason Dr. Temple gave her another set. She told me there was nothing to worry about but they didn't charge me, so I think she may have made a mistake. Penny was fine and she told me that it would not cause any problems, but I'm glad that she didn't make a mistake on something life threatening. (This is the only reason I am not giving ACHS five stars.)\n\nWe went back three weeks later for our third set of shots and got in immediately. They were quick, friendly and efficient again and able to provide me with some suggestions on how to curb Miss Penny's biting habits.\n\nThe only issues I have encountered were with the billing. I think that the puppy package confuses the billing girls a little, because both times I went in they had to make adjustments. Not a big deal, they took care of everything and refunded the incorrect amount immediately, I just hope it doesn't keep happening.\n\nOh, another really cool feature is that your pet gets a login and you can keep track of service records through the vet. They have some cool features on the website where you can fill out forms for someone babysitting your pet and you can post pictures and put in information about the diet. I know I lose papers all the time, so its great to have all of Penny's records online where I can easily access them.\n\nThey have awesome hours... so I can get in after work, and the location is convenient for me. They also sell different types of food and hygiene supplies there, so you can pick up stuff for your animal should you need to.\n\nI would definitely recommend this Vet's office to anyone. Knowledgeable and Friendly staff!", "business_id": "QEgP-kDuXD2fQJHBm3HoFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "K0YMZcrmKRPEQtvkxIebzA", "review_id": "p7mTO7Uqb6UzeQ_eIVdHPw", "text": "We recently adopted a little Maltese/Terrier mix from a rescue and brought her here to get her all checked out. Dr. Temple, Diana, and Lisa were all wonderful. Clementine doesn't do too well with strangers right now and everyone was so patient and kind. Dr. Temple and Diana even sat down on the floor in the examination room to spend some time with her. Unfortunately, we had to put a little muzzle on her so that she could get her exam, but Dr. Temple and Diana brought her back into another room for a shot and a blood test and Clementine was brought back into the waiting area without her muzzle and wagging her tail.", "business_id": "QEgP-kDuXD2fQJHBm3HoFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yh7Jop3WGJQKTPZq0zoPvg", "review_id": "vKdhihwvEy6R8YTsWyyq0Q", "text": "I've been going to ACH for almost 12 years.  They've celebrated with me when new additions come to our house, and mourned with me on the passing of one of my fur-kids.  \n\nDr. Halver is wonderful.  He's low key, has a fabulous rapport with every animal I've taken in, and approaches any potential issues with a calm and reassuring manner.  He gives good advice and respects my wishes and decisions.\n\nI recommend ACH highly.  My animals are my children, so I take the issue of their care very seriously.  And so does ACH...", "business_id": "QEgP-kDuXD2fQJHBm3HoFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NY_U_tJnqPwDomuOxywq2g", "review_id": "qIAOZD_tANNZjOb-DwXIAg", "text": "Dr Halver here at Animal Care Hospital is most highly recommended.   He is knowledgeable, compassionate, and reliable.   After moving to Phoenix several years ago, I had been to several vets searching for the right fit, and I've stopped looking any further.   The facility at Animal Care Hospital is clean, their staff is friendly and professional, and the overall experience is very positive.  My dog was recently ill and Dr Halver made an excellent referral to a neurologist as well.  Unfortunately, the outcome was not good, but Dr Halver called after my dog's early call to heaven to follow up and express his sympathy.", "business_id": "QEgP-kDuXD2fQJHBm3HoFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-sVRqx8I-STvI8ImUhY4bg", "review_id": "_wqxOsx7hP3dGgnQ3p5qMQ", "text": "I have been taking my pets to Animal Care Hospital (and primarily to Dr. Bishop) since 2005, and have always been very pleased with their treatment of my pets.  Generally, the veterinarians offer various treatment choices, so you can choose between conservative versus more aggressive treatment approaches.  The veterinarians are available via e-mail on an online patient portal and are responsive to messages left either via e-mail or over the phone.  Finally, the staff is very friendly.  I recommend them to everyone looking for a veterinarian for their pet(s).", "business_id": "QEgP-kDuXD2fQJHBm3HoFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LkQvy1Ow7YywKBq7W4T4vA", "review_id": "IAPd42zK75iL3SE5zT0_Xw", "text": "I took my baby here based on reviews.  Well, it just goes to show that Yelp doesn't always work.  I gave my girl some med's. and she was having side effects ( loss of appetitite, diarrhea, lethargy), also she was bowled over by a larger puppy at the dog park and seemed sore.  The amazingly pompous Dr. Bishop ignored all of my concerns.  Instead (yet again, he's the SIXTH vet who's done this) he started hammering on about her cough and how it means she's in heart failure.  Is she on med's.?  No, but she had an echo cardiogram less than a year ago and she doesn't need med's.  I again voiced the concerns I came in about.  He said he knows nothing about the med's. I gave my dog (Really?  Corticosteroids, and a vet knows nothing about THAT?).   He didn't care about her symptoms and dismissed them other than \"feed her rice and beef or chicken for now\".  Then went on about how he NEEDS to run a battery of tests on her and take numerous X-ray's of her.  I said \"No\", he will not do that, I only allow trusted specialists, i.e. a heart specialist to do that, since reg. vet's tend to be wrong (SIX of them in my experience so far).  He got snippy and said he'd send me to a specialist he knows. Yeah, right.  Again, he wanted to run tests on her to see if she could handle his (extremely outdated) treatments WHEN (not IF) HIS specialist finds problems with her heart.  I told him she already had blood tests, etc. four months ago.  NO, they must have them done again.  Money grubber, anyone?  Then, he said she has blood in her eye and pointed to the WHITE film over it as proof.  I said nothing but I had her eyes examined only FOUR days before going to him, and the WHITE FILM IS A CATARACT. In addition, he never really noticed her, or looked her over, and was very unfriendly and cold toward her.  Even to the point that even though this frail, frightened, blind and tiny girl almost fell off his table while right next to him, he didn't bat an eye.  Couldn't be bothered with holding her or catching her.  Luckily his much nicer tech. did.  I can only imagine the office got friends and family to write good reviews.  He is now in my top three list of the worse vets I ever encountered.  Hey, if a vet doesn't even listen to why you're actually there, and doesn't know about the side effects of a common drug, what good can you say?  Also, tip to pet parents, he's also the third vet I've encountered who has a question on the form you fill out, that basically asks how much money you're willing to spend on your pet.  Wanna bet that's the first thing they look at?  Every vet I've encountered who has this question ended up being a rip off.  From now on I'll run out of the office as soon as I see that question.", "business_id": "QEgP-kDuXD2fQJHBm3HoFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LkQvy1Ow7YywKBq7W4T4vA", "review_id": "6rvAdrX73w3KoKP1wGho4w", "text": "I flagged the \"doctors\" reply.  It is filled with lies, as it would be.  I have nothing to gain by making false statements.  He has $$$$$  to lose if people heed my warning and avoid his practice.  I have proof from THREE other vets that his diagnosis was WRONG.  If my dog had blood in her eye, it would be there the next day, too.  I took her to a chiropractic  vet in AZ the next day.  After adjusting her, he looked in her eye with an instrument.  NO BLOOD.  \nPlus, Bishop  did not bother to look at my dog, or check her over in any way.  NOTHING.  NADA.   He just announced very DIRE supposed concerns that required IMMEDIATE and EXPENSIVE procedures in HIS OFFICE, without any initial exam, or even listening to me about her history. All of this based on the fact that she was coughing.  He completely ignored my every word.  It is true she was knocked by a bigger (not huge, about 10 lb.) dog.  Yet he ignored that, until his rebuttal now.  He did not look at her little back or legs, etc., to see if they were sore or bruised,.  After I took her to the chiropractor in AZ (who sadly isn't on Yelp, as he is expensive but SUPERB and worth every penny) she was much better.  I also was concerned about the Flovent she was on and the Dr. in CA (who also checked her eye WITH AN INSTRUMENT unlike Bishop) said she was having a reaction to it.  In Fact, Bishop said he knows NOTHING about Flovent and then ignored my concern about it.  So it's odd he brings it up now.  He just kept yelling how she's obviously in heart failure.    It nauseates me that some vets do this to loving pet parents, esp. when their baby is getting older and they get more concerned.  But as I said, as a rescuer, I'm a pro at this by now, and know when I'm being given a grotesque sales pitch.   I give good reviews when they're warranted.  I have NO reason not to. BTW, I'd been to the office of the \"specialist\" he was going to refer me to (read my review on the Vet. Specialists in Gilbert).  NO THANKS.  And the other \"specialist\"  was at another office I'd been to.  They wanted to put my dog UNDER (yes, anesthesia) to take a STICKER out of her leg.  What?  \"Well, because poking with a needle, to pop it out hurts\".  Oh, so when you give a shot to a dog, you put them under for that, too?  Obviously birds of a feather stick together.", "business_id": "QEgP-kDuXD2fQJHBm3HoFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ND95DgvN7ba8MabfXE3lsw", "review_id": "P92adjfjvTgF5kdYqhKNYw", "text": "I love my dog, and as such I'd like it if he didn't die soon.  Unfortunately for him the things that will keep him healthy are usually the things that terrify the bejeezus out of him.  I need a vet with a deft hand and a kindly bed (or table?) side manner.  I found this at Animal Care Hospital.\n\nBoth the vet and the tech were very professional and friendly.  The vaccinations went fast, with nary a flinch from my poor little pup.  All in all it was a good experience.", "business_id": "QEgP-kDuXD2fQJHBm3HoFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "d2RAl63RTdfZF7kcuKcj-g", "review_id": "WPsiB8EN4IMwmd690IG92A", "text": "After getting fed up with our other vet, we tried this place when our pup needed to have a pretty bad cut (but one that had stopped bleeding) taken care of.  The other place refused to do anything but full-scale sedated surgery; this place offered (reluctantly) other options.  When I asked what the downsides of alternatives to stitches might be, they said he might develop slight scarring.\n\nOur dog is no show dog.  I figured that we would save the extra $400 stitches for a real emergency.  A week or two later, our guy was back to his usual antics without so much as a limp (or a scar, incidentally).\n\nI thought I may have found a vet in Phoenix who was willing to talk about pets like what they are - well-beloved animals.  Then I came back when our dog had a really high fever.  He'd recently had ticks, so I was concerned that it could be tick fever, which I know can act really quickly.\n\nHere's how the exchange went down, more or less:\n\nMe:  He's got a fever and has been lethargic this morning.  He recently had ticks.\n\nDoc: Well, it is probably Disease A, which will be cured by the end of the day with these antibiotics.\n\nMe: Oh, great!\n\nDoc: ...but it COULD be Valley Fever, in which case we need to do a blood test that will cost about $100.\n\nMe: Ok, does he have any other symptoms indicating it could be Valley Fever?\n\nDoc: No.\n\nMe:  Then why don't we treat the likely culprit, and if he hasn't gotten better in 24 hours we'll run the other test?\n\nDoc: Sir, if we don't test for Valley Fever, your dog could be dead by tomorrow morning.  DEAD BY TOMORROW.  But if you don't want to test, feel free to go against my recommendation.\n\nMe:  Er... okay.\n\nSo, the good news is that our little guy was hale and hearty again by evening.  The antibiotics prescribed worked like a charm.  The bad news is that the test results the doctor ordered didn't come back for 5 days.\n\nLet me stress that - \"He needs this test, or he could die tomorrow.\"  The results came back 5 days later.  I asked if this was an irregular amount of time for the test to come back and was informed that it was not.  Either the doctor was exaggerating the seriousness of the potential illness or the test info really needs to be turned around quicker.\n\nI am giving this place 3 stars because they will offer treatment options beyond the most expensive.  Plus, they actually keep their appointment times, which seems to be a gold standard for Phoenix vets.  They also don't charge a ludicrous \"exam fee\" every time they see your dog because they put him on a scale.", "business_id": "QEgP-kDuXD2fQJHBm3HoFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "N7d8Xy7VvRP47GZYlQz24A", "text": "Dexter woke me up on Sunday at 5:30 am. Now, that may not seem like a big deal, but this dog LOVES bedtime and gets extremely lazy once he snuggles under the covers. I knew something was up. Diarrhea. Ugh. Puking. Ugh. I waited 2 days, then decided it was time to take him in to be checked out.\nThe staff was pleasant on the phone and made sure to let me know I'd have to arrive 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork. They checked me in right away and I got to work. The room opened up quickly, so I finished my paperwork in there. Twice an assistant came in to check on Dexter and ask some basic questions.\nThe vet, Dr. Bishop, was very personable. He set my mind at ease right away. As he finished he said \"He's a very good dog.\" Aw!! I know this, and my friends know this, but I like everyone knowing what a great dog he is.\nHe got a shot, some meds to bring home, and cans of food for the next few days. The entire office visit was just over $100. After some of the other places I've been, this was a welcome relief.\nIt looks like the ghetto from outside, but don't be alarmed. Everyone there was great. I'm already taking him back next week for his yearly shots.", "business_id": "QEgP-kDuXD2fQJHBm3HoFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8SL2Wj7oey5WNEKiquXlig", "review_id": "4jO-vTk_VuYbwatPaMVn6g", "text": "I love Animal Care Hospital. We have two cats and a dog, and they've provided excellent care for all three. One of our cats has been boarded there a few times and I appreciate that I can trust them to take good care of him. \n\nThe dog has gone there after spending the night at the emergency vet and the difference is stark--Animal Care Hospital always makes sure to ease our fears about whatever is going on with our animals and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. Well, except for the time the dog got his teeth cleaned and one broken tooth pulled, that cost more than our rent. But still, they did a great job and they made sure that the dog, who is considered senior at age 7, was screened for any complications and I like that they use anesthesia that is considered more safe. (Sorry, I don't really know much about it but they have info in their office about it.)\n\nI do have a pretty strong preference for Dr. Temple vs. Dr. Halver, although they're both wonderful. I think find Dr. Temple to be more engaged and she's extremely willing to answer every single question I have, whereas Dr. Halver isn't always as thorough with my questions. Then again, I ask a ton of questions and he's always provided excellent care, so I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to friends.\n\nDr. Temple is also a relaxed person, and she's willing to explore all the possibilities and be up front about how much things are going to cost and what's necessary and what can wait until the cheaper treatment option is given a chance to work. \n\nMy only negative is that I have to agree with a previous review about them pushing the expensive Valley Fever test, that's happened to us too and I really don't think it was necessary since the dog didn't have many, if any, symptoms of having it. They didn't use extreme scare tactics but there was some guilt-tripping going on, but for all I know they're just hyper-aware of the perils of dogs getting Valley Fever. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. \n\nOne huge bonus for me is that Joyce, who is almost always the one to answer the phones and make our appointments, is incredibly competent and always puts me in a good mood. She seriously makes my day whenever we go in because she does her job well and treats everyone with such respect, and she's as good with animals as she is with people.", "business_id": "QEgP-kDuXD2fQJHBm3HoFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0rc3bZdU-WfIm0At5T7HgA", "review_id": "XGlFnBjBUuZ7jYmMcgn58A", "text": "My husband and I just adopted a new puppy (Oscar!) from a rescue and decided to get a wellness exam on him just to make sure he was healthy.\nI used Yelp to find a location as I am new to Phoenix and was not sure about other recommendations. \nThis clinic exceeded by expectations. My biggest compliment is efficiency and being timely. Oscar and I were brought back within 5 minutes of our appointment time- better than some human clinics! The tech was thorough and took care of my baby. I felt very comfortable and I know Oscar did too. \nThe vet came in right away and did a full exam. He answered all my questions and made good recommendations for his care. \nI did not feel pressured to purchase anything but because they were so informative I got a few extra services I wasn't originally planning on getting. \nAll in all, I will be bringing my pup back in the future!", "business_id": "QEgP-kDuXD2fQJHBm3HoFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5i7jRkZroRHqrFGpXinTiw", "review_id": "tXnugTEtzybQ2jR_A61sZg", "text": "I live in the central phoenix area and this was the best reviewed office around so i decided to give them a shot. My 5mo old puppy had a bit of nasal discharge this morning and after reading up about it online, i decided to seek a professional opinion. This clinic opens at 7am, I called around 7:15 am and got through to their messaging service. The friendly operator said someone will get back with me shortly. An our and a half later, still no call so I brought my puppy in. The front desk and staff were very friendly and let me use a room to wait in due to the condition of my pup. The vet came to see me after 45 minutes of waiting and was surprisingly uninformational, took the pups temperature took a look at him and said \"well it could be anything really\".\nI honestly got more information from reading webmd than from going to see Dr. Halver. He prescribed my pup $66 antibiotics and $45 nasal drops on top of a $57 exam fee. I would say comparatively this place is very expensive and I did not feel important to the doctor there. Will not be visiting this clinic again.", "business_id": "QEgP-kDuXD2fQJHBm3HoFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DCItPgLNLrNdsSO2FEr1zQ", "review_id": "hu4WlFX7LzijVEBiDttNFw", "text": "This is an amazing place to take your pets! We took our cat there and the care and dedication they gave to her was wonderful. They have up to date technology and they make sure to go above and beyond to make sure your pet gets exactly what they need.", "business_id": "QEgP-kDuXD2fQJHBm3HoFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S9ruBWfBCo5RSBfPwRe0dQ", "review_id": "6N-LI1bntotuBhyV9K2B0w", "text": "Phenomenal. I recently adopted my first pet, a stray female cat, and took her here to get a check up and to be fixed. Everyone I interacted with was wonderful, especially (I believe her name is Vanessa?)  Dr. Temple, and the male vet tech from my first appointment.\n\nI never felt pressured to do anything, and was given \"lower cost\" and \"higher cost\" options, on paper anytime they were available. \n\nDuring my first appointment, Dr Temple explained each recommended vaccine, and I was given time to review my options and decide. \n\nMy Thunder Kitty was in need of her spaying quickly, and I got a call early in the week that they could get me in 5 days early! They kept in very good touch with me the day she was fixed, and  even called the day after to see how she was doing. \n\nIt is obvious how much everyone here loves animals--you can feel it-and it feels good. \n\nI, for obvious reasons, hope to not be here too regularly, but if I am I trust she will be in great hands... I will 150% be back the next time it is needed. \n\nThank you all for making my first vet experience such a memorable one.", "business_id": "QEgP-kDuXD2fQJHBm3HoFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hC3XkU_GzvypLHfkX6770g", "review_id": "R3sjx-ba6WVTnLXCKv6PPQ", "text": "I went to the Phoenix Film Festival on Thursday evening to see the \"Hi My Name is Ryan\" film.  \n\nFirst off the \"Hi My Name is Ryan\" film was amazing, which is why this review is two stars instead of just one, at least they had the sense to put a good film into the festival.\n\nThe film started an hour late, and we stood in line for that hour waiting to be let into the theater.  It already had a 10pm showing.  Because the film did not start until 11 some of the people i attended the film with had to leave early.  Once the film started their were still technical difficulties and they kept starting the film over.  They played the advertisements before the film twice because of technical difficulties.  Since the film was an hour late i really feel it would have been more practical to just skip the ads.  At one point the film stopped and the screen was that of a laptop.  \n\nAfter the film was over the guy that runs the film festival claims that they were using \"new technology.\" Since when is a laptop plugged into a projector new technology?\n\nI know that technically by zip code the film festival is in Phoenix but it is 30 minutes from downtown Phoenix, and really more in North Scottsdale.  I really think the \"Phoenix Film Festival\" should be in Phoenix.", "business_id": "3XD7VYs5NDJeMKKKVlkEgQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "NLDDaat42UQXQCOpU4e2TA", "review_id": "DGVLeNcpdi44E7Mo-jw3uA", "text": "I have seen five (5) films at the Phoenix Film Festival, and all were EXCELLENT!  Luckier still, the movies were free because I was a volunteer.  For an event that is literally entirely volunteer except for the Executive Director, it is organized quite well.\n\nDay One of my experience was not good, and I thought, \"This is lame; I am not doing this again.\"  But by Day Three, I was really enjoying myself, able to see some good films and meet some good fellow volunteers.\n\nThe highlight of my experience was meeting the filmmaking crew of Brothers Ink Productions, and being invited to a Private Screening of their short film, \"The Author,\" as part of the Locker 13 series.  http://www.locker13.com/.  This filmmaking team was TOO COOL!\n\nAnd once you begin to understand the process, you no longer expect perfection because all these films are at different \"lifecycles\" in the process.\n\nOh, and I should also mention celebrity \"sightings\" of Virginia Madsen (Sideways) and Yeardley Smith (Simpsons' Lisa Simpson).\n\nThe only reason that this event does not have five (5) stars is because the feedback that I have heard from some of the Festival-goers is that this event is losing quality, and therefore, losing interest for some Festival-goers.", "business_id": "3XD7VYs5NDJeMKKKVlkEgQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y3G08sNWisaMAhqad77RYg", "review_id": "OQEb98GYmCZO48uGAvq6ww", "text": "I'm a local Phoenix filmmaker, and this is the iconic event of the year for me.  A chance to watch quality independent filmmaking from across the world, to inspire me with stories and ideas in my own career.  The films are unique, inspiring, and tell stories that can be unusual, creative and exciting.  I've been attending since 2006, and always clear my schedule to attend the entire weekend from first thing in the morning until the party dies down late in the night.\n\nEvery year they either put up a \"party pavilion\" or rent a nearby building to host an array of events and activities that are great.  Just to walk around and talk with the other filmmakers and friends is fun and exciting.  There's always the chance that you could be bumping elbows with a celebrity who is there to support their film.  This gives me a huge opportunity for networking, which I look forward to.\n\nIs the festival perfect? No.  But every year they try to improve and make it better than the previous.   Heck, it's run almost completely by volunteers so there's bound to be a bump here and there.  Knowing this, any minor bumps are completely forgivable.  The overall experience is unique and inspiring.\n\nFinally, I'd be negligent if I didn't mention the following so that my perspective on this review is taken into account.  I was awarded \"Arizona Filmmaker of the Year\" at the 2009 Phoenix Film Festival.  In 2011 I  agreed to take over IFP Phoenix (sister organization to the Phoenix Film Festival) as the Executive Director, which is a volunteer position.  The above review reflects my personal experiences and opinion before either of these events took place.", "business_id": "3XD7VYs5NDJeMKKKVlkEgQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g6ZEPqj8OEddVLVhk1sGWg", "review_id": "Mo7RaY1dW5NkZ9If_0jpWg", "text": "Best film festival in the whole southwest!  All of the movies are played in one theater which makes a big difference as you can go from screen to screen to get your movie watching groove on!  It seems like the put a lot of heart and soul into this event and it gets better every year!", "business_id": "3XD7VYs5NDJeMKKKVlkEgQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "ru8p3RTlk8f9LB_3zLXURQ", "review_id": "jFcGfd7t9pRssi2h-ba3HA", "text": "This is my second year being a member of the Phoenix Film Society and my second year attending the Phoenix Fim Festival.  I go with a flex pass so each year I see 4 films.\nThis year, I almost didn't attend because I had a ski accident and was told by the doctor to stay home and rest with my leg elevated before my surgery.\nWell, I got bored and decided to do double headers on the last 2 nights before the festival ended.\nI was able to call ahead and reserve my tkts ahead of time which was a big time saver.  On my way to the theater, a volunteer saw me walking with crutches and walked with me, held the door open for me and even sat with me through the movie to make sure I would be okay.\nIn betwn the movie, a volunteer got a chair for me to sit on so I didn't have to walk far while they cleaned the theater in btwn the movies.\nThe second night was the same.  The volunteers were so nice.  One even adjusted my crutches for me because they were not fitted correctly.  In addition, I sat next to a couple who really empathized with my situation~ the husband had just got done with surgery and rehab.  They told me they would bring me his wheelchair and walker for me to use during recovery and sure enough, the hubby brought it by the other day!\nHere I am glowing about the volunteers at the festival and haven't talked about the festival itself.\n. . . this festival is a year long planning event completely run by volunteers . . . for this to happen, the festival itself has to have a lot of heart,  And any event that has a lot of heart, has to be good.  \nI love movies, I love the Phoenix Film Society, and I love the Phoenix Film Festival.  \nI ask that anyone who has attended the festival and had a bad experience to become a volunteer or a member and once you get to know the directors (volunteers) and what it takes to pull a festival of this scale together, then you can better appreciate the existence of this wonderful festival.", "business_id": "3XD7VYs5NDJeMKKKVlkEgQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "LqgGgWi3FLHBViX9tmZ9sw", "review_id": "4EKM7nc_rk6xDvi1TQ2M6g", "text": "I have attended this festival the past 3 years. The film selection is always GREAT.\n\nI just wish it were not done in far far far away NORTH Scottsdale :(. I was happy with the 2010 location.", "business_id": "3XD7VYs5NDJeMKKKVlkEgQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Psh8PaEh8c2Wn8YjwyGVvA", "review_id": "yE4-cWte08KbDzBQl-hJJA", "text": "Great, as usual. Am glad the pricing has remained affordable.\n\nFor those who do not know, this is a non-profit organization, even though it is sponsored/hosted by Harkins theaters.\n\nEvery year I try to see some shorts, as well as 1 feature film.", "business_id": "3XD7VYs5NDJeMKKKVlkEgQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jqVeTSin5GeRm0ceSg-PBA", "review_id": "CWjXcs3JiBCVc71ORR6uUw", "text": "Nice place to go and have a drink and watch sports. It's not very big on the inside and the bar is not very large either. The wait staff is friendly, but during happy hour, they don't come very often to the tables around the bar. Going up to the bar might be your best bet.  The potato skins are really good...they are thin, so you get about twenty or so on the plate. They are a tad on the greasy side, which makes them even better.  The other food is just OK...nothing really spectacular. The croutons they use in the caesar salad are odd tasting, and I don't like when places used chopped lettuce in caesar salads. I prefer the larger leafs.  The beer selection is medium sized...a little smaller than what I would think a place that bills itself as a taproom would offer.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_mo4LtybzPjvg-i6meN-tw", "review_id": "R9xYo1-1NAbpTT2WtPZlIA", "text": "There was time in my life that I was at Keegan's at least once or twice a week (don't judge me!) and here's the scoop on what you should order:\n\nSliders and a Stella. They have prime rib sliders, with a zesty horse radish Dijon mix that's outstanding.\n\nLook at the menu board, but Thursday nights should be Yankee Pot Roast night. \n\nPotato Skins. Big plate and good enough to share.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 8, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "5rSA0_gQuzy89hLc_XHzHQ", "text": "Tired of the loud and over-crowded bars and clubs? Tired of over-hearing the stupidest conversations known to man? Tired of people who give a rat's ass about their waist size and designer shoes? \n\nAllow me to introduce you to Keegans. \n\nSo many spots around the Valley will be crowded, loud, filled with obnoxious people. When you feel like going out but not battling your way in the door or fighting for a table, consider Keegans. \n\nEven on a Friday evening, there's plenty of room for you. \n\nI can't vouch for their food, though the menu offers some pretty appealing sandwiches, burgers, salads and apps. \n\nBest of all, I like the laid back atmosphere of their patio. Sure, it shares itself with a parking lot, basically, that grants you a view of busy Camelback Road or the hustle of Delux. But, while people are zipping in and out of traffic or waiting at least an hour for a seat, you relax without a care in the world. In a way, you're flippin' the finger to all those prissy pansies who think cramming into Delux for dinner is an ideal way to waste a night away. \n\nTry the Sundog Amber Wheat. They have this chilled and ready for you. It's a damn fine wheat beer, if you ask me. (Definitely a new fave.)\n\nWhen I'm in the mood to go out but to still be removed from the annoyances of people, I'll return to Keegans. It gets my seal of approval. \n\nAfter all, what a novel concept: I can hear what my companion is saying!", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "Fc6Dj1pbKTJVr9ImixrOHg", "text": "Service is slow.... so don't go here if you are in a rush. The outdoor patio is really awesome. \n\nThe food is fantastic! I LOVE the nachos. They are so, so good. They make the tortilla chips fresh and they are super thin.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "sEWeeq41k4ohBz4jS_iGRw", "review_id": "FVbk75xEqNTGM2rnfyQUpA", "text": "Not too bad. It's a upscale sports bar.  Food is pretty good and they always have wine/drink specials.  Usually not many people in there.  I need to put this in rotation more often, maybe a lunch or pregame stop before going out one night.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "xFdK5lgUdeT3bWC7_MvcyQ", "review_id": "qQbI_FxyK2CTI994nCkjpg", "text": "Keegan's is a nice pub style place with tv's placed perfectly for sports watching.  Our service was attentive and friendly and they have a nice selection of beers in the bottle and on draft.   The crowd is friendly and unpretentious.   The food, however, is just decent.  The spinach artichoke dip was runny and the chips served with it could have been crispier.  The fish and chips were good and didn't leave us disappointed.  Between the appetizer and the fish and chips, we were full.  I'll be back again, but more for the overall experience not so much the food.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JVeCUlDmcwJ3pteEdmzeHg", "review_id": "1tfl7nfecGr7F6wDhMn-lw", "text": "A great upscale sports bar/pub. The food was pretty good and they had fresh baked pie!!!....not a regular thing on a pub menu....try their Fish and Chips!!! oh they hit the spot. \nSport a seat in one of their booths near the front so you can see the flat screen tvs - service was good too.\nAlways a great place to stop in on the Camelback corridor.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HP_xZYNC5XK-VyNrnHbtRQ", "review_id": "4oJvTlKtwLFzLHPPMKq_0Q", "text": "My husband and I used to frequent the Keegan's in Ahwatukee, but we have moved from that area and are slightly closer to this Camelback location. \nWe ate breakfast at this location for the first time yesterday.\n\nI found the service to be a bit slow, but our server was very polite and accomodating.\n\nI ordered the cinnamon brioche french toast. I would go as far to say this is the best french toast I have ever eaten. It was so moist and tasty! \n\nI like the set up of the Ahwatukee location better. The bathrooms at this location are not as nicely kept as the 'tukee location.\n\nI'll definitley be back for Sunday brunch again for some of that great french toast and hope to check it out for dinner some night. Keegan's usually has some good, home cooking dinner specials, so when I'm too lazy to cook my own meatloaf I'll head here on a Monday night.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "d0wJVf7Gv7v1B-HHYhxZtQ", "review_id": "XoKroYVegCe1gHQPw1wxOg", "text": "I've been to this bar on several occasions, a couple times for happy hour and a couple times paying retail.  I seem to be hooked on their nacho mama's chips because every so often I get a strong craving for them.  They're different from the typical chip, its somehow puffed up.  The salsa that comes with it is a good accompaniment and I always end up going through at least 1 refill of it.  I usually don't like the cheese melted on top method that solidifies halfway through (versus the nacho cheese sauce), but it goes well with the chips.  I think if you have 3-4 people and you share its perfect, portion wise and cheese wise.\n\nThe sliders are ok, pretty typical.  Kinda dry, I like to cover mine with ketchup.  The crapcakes are good, but pretty small.  I keep meaning to try some of the dinner items on the menu.  The beer is kinda pricey retail - it was $5 for draft hefeweisens when i went last night.  It wasn't happy hour but geez..", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Ky5D2mvUIgaLN44lay2W-g", "review_id": "YdgliNQIXWRT9cNwYpwgEw", "text": "First Yelp review...Keegan's was within walking distance so we checked it out for happy hour. The beer was flat, however the bartender switched it so that was decent. We had the grilled wings which were more charred than grilled. The sliders were alright.\n\nThe bad experience is probably my fault as they are apparently known for their specialty burgers.\n\nSide note, what's a Taproom? they only had about 5 beers on tap?", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ofxlhi_HKp7myFDpwg9aIA", "review_id": "5il1NaEqKp_GlNxXATFxyg", "text": "I have only been here one time but I will say that I am a fan of the food and the staff. This place is definitely a Phoenix original and I can only image on the photos on the wall are from it's glory days of Phoenix locals that made this place what it has been over the years. A great little pub to get good food & good service!\n\nI would definitely go back.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "m_GVke-IA8LvlY64OMSwsg", "text": "I knew of Keegan's from long ago when a frequent biltmore guest I used to work for went there during every stay. They were 80+ so I always figured I wouldn't like it. While missing a Suns game, which is something I never do, I decided to drop into Keegan's for some grub and some ball on tee vee.\n\nFirst off, service was slow and indifferent. I had to ask for the game to be turned on several times. Finally when I was about to walk across the street to Donovan's, they turned it on. Problem is they turned it on a TV across the bar that I couldn't see... really? Food came slow, nobody came back to check on me, and my glass of iced tea sat empty most of the night. \n\nMenu actually had some non old people selections. I went for the Filet Strogonoff, which was delightful. two healthy pieces of filet with egg noodles, mushrooms, and gravy. I found it to be quite enjoyable, and would have liked the steak alone as well (something I didn't expect) as it was extremely tender and carried a nice seasoning with rosemary.\n\nYeah, the atmosphere was total old people. It seemed like a great place to go at like 10am on a sunday to watch the final round of a golf tournament. Lots of blue hairs there as well, and at 25 I was probably half the age of the next youngest person. It feels like a low end steakhouse. Lots of dark woods, bronze, and greens. Like a 1970's golf clubhous, which is ok, but definitely not for everyone.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "88qE1h2QqGRluTJf9Ui5mQ", "review_id": "-xvxBJB7dIu1bR1ZAjYhEA", "text": "My new favorite restuarant/bar as it is a relaxing hangout.  Great food at great prices.  Staff is always good and they keep your drinks full.  There tuna sandwich is awesome.  The fries are not greasy at all.  I wish I would have discovered this place a long time ago.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_GVAV2LjUWEs9fGjslex_A", "review_id": "elGkAQDe99tJeQ41UsIFYg", "text": "This is a great place to have a business lunch meeting, the food is great, services is fast, prices are ok.  One of these days I'm going to hang-out here for a few hours and have a few beers.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "D4-0xGve18qMPnWQgMTbyQ", "review_id": "aeOA0-mjl-LmNsye8Vqy-A", "text": "Great place to go for lunch.    They are always busy; service is excellent and the food good.     Their sandwiches are especially good.   Highly recommend.       You will not be disappointed.         If you enjoy looking at pictures it is a great place to see important people.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e1ojEz8owjWsHsaxaRiFmg", "review_id": "1mIrLeJ8X1du1eKwnfNS4w", "text": "I love this place.  Great food, great service from some of the nicest staff, and just a fun place to go.  It is also a place I like to meet people for happy hour.  They have a wonderful selection of beers, fantastic wines, and I have never once had anything but great food while eating there.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-9mljS0O9mwdOnGv-Oea3Q", "review_id": "vd2eCmsYktqDT0m2o06YTw", "text": "Recently found a Keegan's Grill in the neigborhood. Some say it's a chain restuarant . I don't know but it doesn't feel like one nor does the menu.\n\nI went to happy hour today and had nachoes for $4 and could not finish them. They were so good yet very simple. The flour tortilla chips they make and use are awesome. They are light and crunchy and tasty and take nachoes with cheese to a new level! Even with Salsa they are great\n\nI also sampled the hot artichoke dip with one of these chips also and found it to be very good also.\n\nBartender Mellisa does a good job fixing everyone drinks and recognizing the regulars.\n\nalso they offer two happy hours a 3pm - 6:30 pm and a night one also.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YZHCm5e-d0wu9ssUIipexw", "review_id": "LcjrKF8mQZv6AZMcxKoZYA", "text": "Really enjoyed myself! We went here for dinner and a drinky. Tuesday special is chicken fried steak. It was pretty good, 8 out of 10. Reverse happy hour starts at 8. Half off appetizers and dollar off drafts. Had a house merlot for 2.50 that was pretty dlish. I will definitely be back here!\n\nHappy hour starts at 8 PM... Awesome! Food is Awesome! My new favorite place! Go there...NOW!", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zBkv5EqgkrgT_f3oL1B4yg", "review_id": "rNq2OJViy8guHz0JF1DNTg", "text": "My boyfriend and I have just recently discovered Keegan's and we are in love. The fact that their happy hour starts at 8 is by far the BEST thing ever. It also makes it our go to place. I'm pretty sure in the last two weeks after we 1st visited we've been back 5 or 6 times. The prices are perfect, the service is great and the food is really delicious. I wasn't putting a lot of hope in the food but everything that we've tried has been very good. My only suggestion would be that they turn down the grill and cook the food a bit longer. I had to have them remake one of my sliders and I've seen other situation were people asked for their food to be cooked more. But the food tastes so good that it isn't even an issue for me or my usually very picky boyfriend :) we just make sure to have them cook everything well. All in all, I dig this place and will continue to visit every few days or so.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QUVZGupdWz4I-szNiQpwJA", "review_id": "FUkQ2RSkExtZ7mfWdMDgjQ", "text": "Perfect place for business lunch, as well as homemade comfy dinner -  quick, healthy, tasty, cheap and servers are very attractive.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "fPHLPrymsyb6WSFFKoMrTQ", "review_id": "sXqf6_e4vgb_kb8yaHw8bw", "text": "Hmmm, what can I say about Keegan's Grill?  I'm a rib lover so I remember the ribs fondly, however, it had strong pros and cons... with more cons than pros.  \n\nThe pros were the ribs and the comfy casual feel of the restaurant.  The ribs were delicious... wish I'd have ordered them.  We got a full rack thinking we'd have leftovers but, finished them all.\n\nThe cons... my shrimp pasta dish was really really watery and weak.  It was also luke warm... so much so that I worried later about possibly getting sick (I didn't).  I would have had it warmed more but, our pretty blond server was not very attentive.  It was a really busy night but, drinks went out and we waited long periods of time for... everything.  Normally I don't mind that too much but this was enough for even me to notice. \n\nWould I come back?  Yes... for the ribs.  But if I have another lukewarm experience... it probably won't be worth the drive for a 3rd trip.  \n\nMight see ya there.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1__2RnJTT0cqkriEVGaQZw", "review_id": "lF1ALJzFPtf-Oi49sXYBqQ", "text": "One-Visiting from Austin,TX.  This might imply that I like my food on the spicy side so my review should be taken with a grain of salt.\n\nTwo-the online menu sounds fantastic. Reasonably priced,  and somewhat regionally sourced food.\n\nThree-Which came first?  The chicken or the egg?  Or in relation to Keegan's, the geriatric clients who pay the bills and fill the restaurant OR the menu items which start out sounding so promising and end up being bland, bland, bland which caters to the existing clientele.  \n\nI tried the fish and chips, with a beer sampler.  It's usually pretty hard to screw up.  The slaw consisted of fresh cut cabbage and other vegetables smothered in 99% mayo.  No sweetness of pickles or relish to counteract the creaminess of the mayo. The panko breaded fish was well prepared, but boring. Crunchy on the outside, moist on the inside, and tasteless.  Frozen fish sticks have more flavor.   My wife had the natural sourced burger, overcooked to medium well, served without mustard or mayo, not even on the side.  Both dishes came with fries, nicely cooked, but then over salted at the end.\n\nKeegan's is a comfy, well staffed, restaurant serving safe standards cooked safely.  Your parents will love it.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zBoxoWxyzDVziZllC7m6qQ", "review_id": "wTOGGWtMnbO121oOU1E6eA", "text": "I have been going here, to this location since 2005. The food is OK, some dishes better than others. None are bad. I usually get the special for dinner and a Black and Tan for the drink. Over all the service is a hit or a miss. Some times I get great service, other times it is very lacking. So they get three stars for that. The beer and drink selection is good. I have never had bad service at the bar. It is a good place go to watch a game on TV and have a few beers. I will be back because the food is consistently OK.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h2LuMuB9eEwujASQh2I9qA", "review_id": "BPm8xoHYc0CTkP0fz6XucQ", "text": "in the interest of full disclosure, i have a seventeen-year old son named KEEGAN. no relation but it was that and the great service that kept me from giving this place two stars.\n\nthe manager worked the dining room, running plates from the kitchen, visiting guests and generally overseeing things. MERCEDES, our server, was attentive. the hostess (usually the most useless person in any restaurant) was not only gracious and welcoming, she buzzed around busing tables and wiping down the drink station when she wasn't greeting folks at the door. \n\non saturday night there was mostly an older crowd (read geriatric) and by by 7:30 when we finished dinner the place had pretty much emptied out.\n\nwe ordered GREY GOOSE martinis and if we actually got GREY GOOSE (or any other premium vodka) i'd be shocked.\n\nthe THAI COBB SALAD (very clever name) was okay but not remotely THAI. hate it when the sous chef leaves six inch stems on the spinach. the \"spicy lime dressing\" was drab. there were sunflower seeds instead of peanuts and lots and lots of dried cranberries (cranberries ??). did it occur to anybody to throw in some cilantro ?? i appreciate a little poetic license as much as the next guy but come on ...\n\nthe wife's ONION SOUP was (again) just okay. the soup itself was bland and the caramelized onion flavor very poorly developed. \n\nthe kid's CHEESEBURGER SLIDERS were overcooked and the fries old and soggy. \n\nthe MUD PIE my wife and i ordered for desert looked awfully good. i didn't get to try any. it's arrival set off such a feeding frenzy between my wife and daughter, i was afraid to stick a spoon in for fear of losing a finger.\n\nall and all, not a great dining experience.\n\nas far as dinner goes, i would say the bar and kitchen let the front of the house down with bad recipes and poor execution.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qrdkZvmXPd4Ts20SmUBRQQ", "review_id": "6NEk26zIhHHI4QXEjGBCsg", "text": "They have the BEST wings...not fried! They now offer grass fed and hormone free burger...YUM!", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RQCIeawLXYpjJxYVts7DDw", "review_id": "STQeG7hr_1pBngr4Cn5YUg", "text": "Only had soup and salad and it is hard to mess it up but the soup (lentil) was delicious and most importantly it was hot. The house salad was adaquate.  Service was friendly and timely. I would recommend this bistro for its price and food", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SXjlK7mtXuQiOpudJG3SMw", "review_id": "IoWy7LNrDXMJDed6Ikk0kg", "text": "5-stars for all the natural and grass-fed meats on the menu, and some of the best wings (not greasy) anywhere in the valley.  The service has been great when we've come mid-afternoon.  But a visit at 5:30 had us waiting at our table so long with no waitstaff anywhere in sight we just got up and left.  \n\nWe always sit in the bar, and are happy hour fans.  Fans of the food.  The drinks are fine - but not extensive.  If you want comfortable booths in the bar with beer and wings - this is a good place to go.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "ZcEMyIl-dn7t8sKUx70MaQ", "text": "Dark, quiet, cool and comfortable. Not the place to go for excitement. It's not a young energetic atmosphere. No, this is a place for the grown-ups to sit around and enjoy a clubby type atmosphere. It's relaxing.\n\nThe happy hour specials are good, and extend through whatever football game happens to be on.\n\nI had the \"Son of MOAB\": A large hamburger on an egg bread roll. Not a bad deal at $6 for the combo.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jfdTS_6PVt5hox1BGnpI0g", "review_id": "mMXJvXY3Ty8BHqsHR2bP9A", "text": "I had dinner here tonight, and loved the entire experience! The patio was roomy, our server was quick, and the food was delicious! I ordered the Thai Cobb salad and really enjoyed the unique, healthy flavor! My dinner was priced fairly and I got a lot of food. I will be going back", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "jopndPrv-H5KW2CfScnw9A", "review_id": "cgM4L4fDYNstw4X9ouv-qw", "text": "I stopped by Keegan's to eat corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick's Day. I've never ordered this dish before so I didn't know if I was going to like it or not. I ended up loving it!  The corned beef was lean and tender and the veggies were perfectly seasoned. I was pleasantly surprised by the food here. I'd definitely come back to try other items on the menu.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jRtdO03kWbReasB_vBlTsQ", "review_id": "d4jnrJHJWS5Zkp27-JFuaw", "text": "Met up with a group of friends here on a Monday night... a big group. Although Keegan's had no notice of our mob arrival they did well with service etc. Beers were poured fast; food took a little extra time but with a group our size that is to be expected. The outside patio space was great on a warm AZ night... a friend got the sliders and said they were quite tasty when they finally arrived. The happy hour prices are okay with a nice choice of beers and mixed cocktails.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aAOosIA2598fl8v2mcWoWg", "review_id": "dVTayLehNXfEfD4hgvQEig", "text": "I went here on 9/7 with an old family friend.  The food was good, the drinks were good, and the service was excellent.  Our waitress was very attentive and pleasant.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "k3qulIaMjdLBsFFHY21J-w", "text": "I love Keegan's ribs! A full rack is a steal at 20 bucks. I usually order by phone and pick them up and take home sided with steamed broccoli and cheesy potatoes. Last night I tried the cr\u00e8me brule and it was creamy and carmely deliciousness. \n\nThey have a great happy hour if you are in the hood, and this is also a wonderful place to take your grandparents. It is one of my grannies faves.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8W1vFjOqHzQTo0fSv6Bdrw", "review_id": "vDQtrQ_YSg-s5n54IcedJg", "text": "I normally love Keegans. \n\nI especially love the Keegans on Ray and 48th street; great food and service!!! I just recently heard about the Camelback location's remodel. I had previously been there and it needed a face lift. Tonight I went in with ym family. The atmosphere looks amazing... Great job with the remodel! However, I had really a really poor experience. My dad arrived first and a male server came over to greet him (he ordered a beer and water). Then I arrived... No one came over for like 10 minutes. Then my mom arrived and still no one for about another 5-8 minutes. I flagged down another server and told her we needed our server. She looked at me all shocked, and said \"Oh, ok Ill try and find who it is\". Not a very professional response. Anyway, we finally get another girl, who was very sweet, and she said she'd be helping us. As she was getting our drinks the male server finally returned, didn't address us, but asked our \"new server\" to just take the table and passed her my dad's beer... Really unprofessional. We ended up having great service with our new server. The only other thing that bothered me, was that I ordered the taproom steak sandwich. I have had this several times over the years at all 3 locations. Tonight I got it and it looked like half the normal portion! What happened Keegan's did we skim back? It was literally 2 small steaks (maybe 1.5lbs each instead of the normal 3lbs each). I just think that's really skimpy for a $14 dollar meal. I hope this is helpful criticism because I do love the Keegan's restaurants and normally have good service. I was just really disappointed tonight and thought you needed to know!", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lNYmqV_CMapcbucxD19_tw", "review_id": "KnVodTYbZ_z-TxcJm6gjXQ", "text": "Keegans definitely has changed a lot since I was younger and used to go there weekly for their pot roast special. The layout is smart and the decor is ultra-modern bar\"ish\". \n\nThe service was good, in fact, we felt that our server took good care of us,  but the food was Blah to be kind.\n\nThis place needs to figure out what it wants to be. If they want to be a bar, then the terrible food is fine, but if they want to be a returant, there needs to be way more quality control in the kitchen.\n\n I ordered the grilled flat iron steak ordered medium and I got a seared piece of meat completely cool (RAW) in the middle. So I politely pointed out that this meat was still able to MOOO and requested that it be brought up to temp. \n\nIt came back a couple of minutes later only to be seared some more with now a rare, at best, middle. I gave up; I really wasn't interested in having a hockey puck piece of meat left after another re-fire. The plate also consisted off what they call a baked cheddar potato which in all reality is some kind of stringy shredded potatoes (Hash browns)  with some creamy cheese concoction on them then they were broiled for a few seconds to crust up the outside. They were very weird, their flavor was almost that of boxed au gratin potatoes and their consistency was that of the inside of a tater tot.\n\n In Fact (BREAKTHROUGH) I just came up with a great name for them other than Baked Cheddar Potatoes,,,,,,\n\nWait for it,\n\nCHEESY SHREDDED TOTTS\n\nAlso note, when ordering the Taproom steak sandwich, what they forget to mention on the menu is that it's an open faced sandwich which can be fine if you know that going in, but we had to ask for a top for the sandwich because there is absolutely no mention of it...\n\nSorry, I wanted a sandwich, not a piece of meat on bread...", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ca2Sa9Enqg2GlWFQ95p8bw", "review_id": "H44neif2D30Lj7EgyR76Nw", "text": "My new home away from home.  As soon as I walk into Keegan's....the bar and waitstaff remember me and indulge in awesome conversation.  I always meet and have fun with the patrons as well.  It is like a family reunion....\n\nAnd the food is amazing as well.  And please always remember to make room for their cobbler :)  Prices are very reasonable - and Happy Hour is a menu you can't beat.  (Football Sundays is also an all day happy hour as well)", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3ZnCGqeaJP5VDXnx_roIXQ", "review_id": "oVzlIy8PNXQkwaJ1INOlOQ", "text": "We usually love Keegans and used to be regulars at the one in Ahwatukee over 10 years ago.  Through a bit of unusual circumstances, we found ourselves at 32nd and Camelback so we thought we would give it a shot.  \n\nWe walk in and just stand at what we think is a hostess stand.  A girl comes by and say do you have reservations?  We said no and she looks at us a little odd.  It's 8:30 at night and we can see at least 5-6 table empty, but they appear to be all \"reserved\" even though we are the only one's there.  She said we can go on the wait list.  I am perplexed.  5 empty tables and I need to wait?  So I suggest \"Hey the patio is empty\" (I guess something that never occurred to Einstein the waitress) and as if I told her something she didn't know, she said yes and seated us on the patio. \n\nThe food was great but once of us ordered the fish and chips and the fish looked a little burnt, we all ate our meals and finally the person with the fish and chips said something to the waitress.  The waitress says, \"When I was bringing it out, I thought it looked a little burnt.   Let me get you another one\" and takes the plate away.  \n\nWe all looked at each other a little stunned.  It looked burnt so you still brought it away?  That's 5% off your tip.  Then she comes back 5 minutes later with one piece of fish.  Yes one piece of fish.  We were all like - what happened to the second piece of fish, the fries, the coleslaw the tarter sauce and the entr\u00e9e we bought?  Another odd thing is mid meal the waitress came and collected all our glasses for refills.  It was odd because we were mid meal, without any drinks for 5 minutes.  Is it that hard to bring a refill in a new glass or bring pitchers to the table to refill waters, tea and lemonade?  One should always have a drink on the table and never should be left dry.  Maybe I'm being a bit hard with that one, but I want a waitress who thinks about her cleints.\n\nIt could have just been the stupid waitress, but everyone elses food was good.  One had a burger and the other have the fish tacos which were small - both delicious. \n\nWe might try it again if we are in the area or in Ahwatukee (which we never, ever are...) It's worth a shot. So in a nutshell - great food but really crappy reception and service.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DrWLhrK8WMZf7Jb-Oqc7ww", "review_id": "fdgecz1dMOTeGy7m70fuIg", "text": "This was the second time I visited for their late night happy hour. It starts at 8pm and includes a bunch of very good $4 appetizers and $3 well drinks and craft beers and $4 margarita's. My food choices were two sliders on pretzel buns yesterday, that had carmelized onions and cheese. On a previous visit, I had the potato skins which were great and served with a chipotle sour cream which really stood out. Place was fairly empty on both visits after 8pm, so plenty of room at the bar also.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tDGOpaWUKuxFh18mAVwIYw", "review_id": "gpqsC_BZDKcklXGx5PYH-w", "text": "Haven't been to this place in a couple of years so was totally surprised when we walked in the door. They have completed remodeled since our last visit - from darkish and pub-like, to open, bright and modern. \n\nThree of our group ordered the firecracker shrimp tacos and said they were delicious - not spicy as the name implies. The South by Southwest chicken was good, a tad bit dry, but flavorful. \n\nThe margaritas were delicious!! Not sicky-sweet so they went down easy...maybe a little to easy!\n\nThey have specials - one was the Maryland-style crab cakes. One of our group is from Maryland and warned us that when you see \"style\" in the description of a Maryland crab cake to stay away! They are Maryland crab cake wannabes! We took his advice.\n\nThe staff was friendly and attentive. Hopefully it won't be years before we return. We had a great experience and I'm ready for another one of those margaritas!!", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w9yneCFjacLCEEeG8ET5lw", "review_id": "cgdCUTJW7ZK_w9olGmzNbw", "text": "Finally tried this neighborhood spot! Great happy hour prices.  Really good food - not your average bar food.  Had ribs and Mac and cheese (so good!) spicy shrimp app was tasty.  Good service and enjoyed the music when we were there.  Good mix of people and will definitely be going back!", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "p9H7tt-Cxi2cr4vne8QyhQ", "review_id": "Tr7-oBcMbsZhpZFAv4JAAQ", "text": "Keegan's is in my neighborhood and I have driven past it many many times and surprisingly have never eaten here.  Went in today for breakfast around 10:30 and it was not the best experience, the food was OK  but I highly doubt I will go back.  First off the hostess seemed to be sick, she had the sniffles and literally said \"sorry, I'm still asleep,\" as she sat us down. Then she set our table and touched every single part of our utensils with her unwashed hands.  After she had been yawning, sniffling and touching the door and menus.  I'm not a big germa-phone but this is not very appealing as I'm about to eat.  Then our waitress came along and was not familiar with the menu at all.   She was still friendly and attentive, but overall not the greatest experience.   Next time I think we'll try Noca next door.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DrWLhrK8WMZf7Jb-Oqc7ww", "review_id": "n7iXhsyAfee6fRQeOL6KiA", "text": "Finally tried the real food here and so far everything was still good. The creamy chicken tortilla soup was off the charts. Some guy at the other side of bar kept those bowls coming. I only had one which was part of the 1/2 sandwich/soup deal. The chicken salad was big chunks of white chicken with some cashews on top, but missing the celery and chive promised on the menu. Still good, but this soup stole the show. All day happy Hour on Saturday as well.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ddgBOz0L3P-WIRGi7V0g1Q", "review_id": "sVkjMvqWhi-olRcM6TF56A", "text": "Nice place for weekday Happy Hour.  Sizable patio and a solid selection of drinks. The wait staff is very polite and engaging.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "DrWLhrK8WMZf7Jb-Oqc7ww", "review_id": "_DW4bXrCFnCCjU-jTr4fsg", "text": "Ok, now I went back and tried the dinner specials and the food is pretty impressive. On Wednesdays in May, they have 4 choices for $11. I opted for the 1/2 rack of baby back ribs, which were very good with all the meat falling off the bones. The Southern BBQ sauce was excellent also, more on the sweet side. Side dishes were an interesting version of cheddar potatoes. It was a hash brown cake that was crusted over nicely with cheddar running through the middle. A good, solid rough chop cole slaw was also included.\n    Bartender was nice, but she talks more with the regulars (which appeared to be everybody, but me that night). Still, her looks overcome her personality, so no worries on that front.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DrWLhrK8WMZf7Jb-Oqc7ww", "review_id": "Bya2BVKxUpR2mySmgAJ1Ag", "text": "French Onion Soup - fail - not enough cheese (no bubbling over bowl standard reached), just a rookie version.\n\nTomato/Feta Hummus - Excellent, plenty of pitas, good dose of kalamata olives and cucumbers, even a small kick. Great at any price, but $4 Happy Hour.\n\nSalmon - dad loved the small plate. Excellent sauce.\nBlueberry/Peach Cobbler - not the best cobbler ever due to lack of that crumbly topping that should be an automatic. Ice Cream was great and the cobbler did work well overall.\nTale of two bartenders - dude with glasses not that friendly, boring.\nFemale always nice and has a personality. She should be modeling.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "J3I2NClEbD1Xr8lOdjxlqQ", "review_id": "v3B7DkhAmEa8cN4_fevjJA", "text": "Any place that serves Stella on tap, in a Stella Chalice, cannot be all that bad and Keegan's proves my point well.  They are not all that bad.  Keegan's is an old-school, comfortable bar/restaurant that has been in my neighborhood for well over 20 years now.  That in itself says something about this friendly little bar with a great menu.\n\nWe actually have not been to Keegans in quite some time, so when I mentioned we should go, the wife was all-in.  Parking is fairly easy, as Keegan's is located in a corner shopping mall at 32nd Street and Camelback.  We found a parking spot and walked on in to the remodeled look.  Back in the day, the entrance was a wood-trimmed wall, with a wooden door, and windows along one side.  They have updated the entrance, and replaced that wood with smoked glass and a very large door.  It's impressive, giving the inside a more open, airy feel.  There is a dining patio, but on this night, it was too hot for anybody to be outside. Once inside, the interior has not changed much, a horseshoe-shaped bar to the left, packed with people, and to the right, a couple of rows of deep, comfortable booths.  Lighting is just enough to see without glaring. \n\nWe were quickly seated in a booth behind the bar, which was a good spot to watch the action - which can sometimes be comical when a patron has been well-lubricated.  Ordering a Stella each, we studied the menu which does not appear to have changed all that much over the years. Our waittress was friendly and efficient, and when I questioned several items on the menu, she described them perfectly. The wife went with PankoFish and Chips and I chose a jalepeno-topped bacon burger, medrare, of course. \n\nOur food arrived quickly, and we set to it.  The fish was breaded nicely, resting on a bed of shredded lettuce and served with a caper tarter sauce and steak fries.  It was crispy, fresh and tasty, and the wife devoured it.  My burger was served with a pretzel bun, which didn't really work for me.  The problem with the bun was that it had a crispy-tough skin which held together while the rest of the chewy soft bun fell apart.  I ended up eating it Euro-Style.  The burger was overcooked, coming out medwell instead of medrare, but the toppings were tasty and it all worked out.  What really shone for me was the side dish.  Instead of the usual steak fries, (they offer a variety of sides), I chose Green Chile Mac and Cheese.  It was awesome - clearly the chef that prepared this dish knew Mac and Cheese.  A delicious mound of small elbow macaroni glazed with a savory cheese sauce with a mixture of onions, chiles and roasted corn mixed in made this a stand-out dish for me.\n\nI give Keegan's 4 stars for consistency over the years - we've always had a great meal here.  The service is friendly and attentive, without being intrusive, and it's a place where you immediately feel comfortable whether dining or just having a brew at the bar.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "el_BsZHqhCZK_VG27TyPBA", "review_id": "iHsauxbtMT7FN740tMVqog", "text": "I came in for dinner last night, had a good experience. The place was busy but still had a few seats open at the bar and a few tables open.\n\nI ordered the grilled pork porterhouse, with the green chile mac and cheese and baby dill carrots. The sides were nothing special - the mac and cheese probably could have used a little more cheese or chiles, but the carrots were about what I would expect. The pork was excellent, and came with a side of a weird blueberry applesauce which was very good.\n\nFor dessert, I had a carrot cake, which wasn't on the menu but must have been a special or something. To be honest, it didn't look that exciting on the outside, but it actually tasted very good. One of the better carrot cakes I've had.\n\nSeems like a friendly place, a good place for either happy hour or a meal.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-Oz4_yM-0ZRAa1NmIIacGA", "review_id": "MBATkqrqrqWlvwi4nP49kA", "text": "We have thoroughly enjoyed Keegans new remodel and menu!  How fabulous to be able to order two fantastic meals, each $11.00!!  The service has greatly improved and we try to get in at least once a week!  Check out their ribs... you will NOT be sorry!", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HnRb2AYr5ixXZpUNnQfSBg", "review_id": "BucpBSqTSwTh3cT0NOyssg", "text": "I eat here or order in whenever I visit my family who live out in Phoenix.  They have tasty American food, competent staff and a great selection of alcohol for beer or wine lovers.  Their steak sandwich is excellent as is their ceasar salad and fries.\n I would say their only downsides are that their prices felt a bit high for the portions that they offer and the dining atmosphere is only okay.  But, if you want a good American meal eat here, you won't be disappointed.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JsV1lEjJ9dsHU8PDbIaNBQ", "review_id": "Xm85-y5Qf5EIAPs-efEDow", "text": "Met a friend for dinner. The restaurant has an open feel I really liked. I had the fish and chips, loved the chips, the fish was nicely cooked, my friend had ribs, he loved them. The food is nicely presented the service was excellent. I would easily recomment Keegans to my friends and am looking forward to eating there again.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kSyETvyqGhEVwNWbCrIX7Q", "review_id": "QbAcANeyo5G8EBL8GpfnpA", "text": "We went here Monday. 3 servers standing around laughing talking, but no one came to our table for drink orders or even to greet us and say they would be with us shortly after they were done talking gossip... after 7 min we left. Slow service and they were empty. We spent our 40.00 at a different restaurant.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wd-VDvHQDtZuzBMyU2bSmA", "review_id": "i43N2f7inWC5zPVi3eZCfg", "text": "I have been going to Keegan's for years. I love the fish tacos and the cobbler of the day. The customer service is always great and the specials are awesome on game days. I will continue to go back again and again.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QA_HsgV70JkBQxm_W1NG1g", "review_id": "6kRt0VYi7Ehb6_k34UxgIw", "text": "After moving away from Phoenix a few years ago I finally had the chance to revisit for business travel. I knew exactly what stops I wanted to make while I was there and Keegan's, hit the top of that list! A girlfriend of mine was able to meet me for lunch and as we walked in the door I was blown away by the recent renovations they went through, the place looks awesome! Although the place was different looking I was still greeted by some of the same employees that I remember! Ramsey, the manager was working and he also made a stop of at our table to say hello (this is the kind of service Keegan's is known for) friendly, energetic people who are always smiling. \n\nFor lunch I had the Cobb salad; chicken, hard boiled egg, smoked gouda cheese, bleu cheese, bacon and avocado with your choice of dressing (and if you ask they will toss it for you)....seriously so good... heaven in my mouth!! My friend got the Taproom Steak Sandwich, perfectly cooked to her liking and she said it was awesome! And since I was on vacation (well sorta!) we decided to wash our delicious meals down with one of Keegan's famous Mud Pies!! YUMMY!!\n\nI wish I still lived close, I'd visit Keegan's every week if I could. I should be traveling to Phoenix again soon and when I do I will definetly be stopping in again!", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hXsH70NF4H2RB6T2ZIiqCg", "review_id": "4NT2yhVxcpYpfKqNW3ZYdA", "text": "I like this place.  From the first time I tried it out, everyone has been friendly and have introduced themselves.  The people at Keegan's on Camelback learned my name right away and know what I like.  They make sure I'm happy to be there. Even when they're busy, my orders go straight back to the kitchen or to the bar and I'm served before I know it.  It's high quality, delicious food and the portions are perfect (MOAB or filet, med rare & fresh small plate salad ... killer).  Good prices, comfortable atmosphere and easy going clientele.  I would bring anybody here.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0dgQa81w5it1PMpGpC_L0A", "review_id": "un0Aw7cdVEufVHVCTH2_QA", "text": "When it was suggested that we head to Keegan's for dinner, I was pretty interested.  The Yelp reviews are fairly good, and the food choices seemed interesting.  However, we just had one issue after another during our visit.\n\nTo begin, we really wanted to partake in the happy hour. Unfortunately, they were only allowing patrons on the patio and in the bar use that pricing and menu.  Normally, I would understand this and sit there, but we had a handicapped member of our party who was incapable of sitting at the high-top tables in the bar area, and there was smoking on the patio. Yuck!  We mentioned this to our server, who just said that it was too bad we couldn't take part.  \n\nWe ordered a number of things at our table.  The daily special of brisket (I think) was ordered by 2 of our guests, and it looked and tasted delicious.  I wish I had ordered that!  I shared the queso dip to start.  Great chips, good pretzel bites, but terrible queso!  It reminded me more of a saucer of milk.  It was so ridiculously runny that it just poured off of the chip and made a mess all over the table, as I tried to get it to my mouth.  The taste wasn't bad, but it was just impossible to eat.  The fried chicken, sliders, and grilled cheese were all decent, but none stood out.  I was greatly underwhelmed by the cobbler.  There was very little fruit, and the dessert was greatly lacking. \n\nWhile looking around at other tables, it appeared that many diners has delicious looking meals.  Perhaps the fail was in what we chose to order?  I would consider a re-visit, but this definitely isn't a spot I'm anxious to return to.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R9IDGn40u9IxiaNf2CD07A", "review_id": "e4-eg9NftMXd6r5diPE7oA", "text": "Pretty Average Pub Food here, with a normal boring beer list - nothing to really stand out at all -  The ribs are very average, with the cheesy potatoes being fine, if coming out a bit tepid\n\nI would certainly not recommend it, based on this meal and looking at the menu I would guess if you do not have adventurous tastes and a bud light palate you will be happy here - If you are looking for something more than average American cuisine - move on", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iE8jIGgEzLZVY-eCNTr4Sw", "review_id": "Anfi1ZwIkks9H1Ul_tPCfA", "text": "The food is just ok nothing special. I had the fish and chips I would rather them be battered and not Panko crusted. The service is just ok too. I did enjoy the cold beer.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BeZ5Sjqchut5ZLGTSRzIXg", "review_id": "qMqHlQo1mpMm_XjDmkMPMQ", "text": "Worst wait staff and management i have ever experienced in my life!!! Kinda feels like a retirement home.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eb5QS5WPsW64qCCwzsiI6Q", "review_id": "NW0NFyC8E7iJPJD6pCo82g", "text": "Love this place!! Me and my fianc\u00e9e went there yesterday.  The food was delicious. And we had the coolest server ever! Toma was on top of it. And had some great food recommendations.  I hadn't been here in a while and glad I came back!", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZyO8q4e5y_kNhEe4uVO-wA", "review_id": "Bq1kRG3_S7ALafVow7tvdA", "text": "Fantastic service from Toma and good eats! Love this place! We will definitely be back.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Y9xQfzQriL6IBbq-QQcmkg", "review_id": "CGSBiZU9bx0qIhCIEdUTjw", "text": "Keegan's is a Phoenix establishment that I've been patronizing since I was 7 (as a guest of my folks, of course). Today, it's my favorite place to grab a burger and and brew on game day. The wait staff is top notch (and the bartender Brad has a really cute butt, but you didn't hear it from me ;) and I would recommend it for locals and visitors alike. Keegan's=your favorite neighborhood bar and grill.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SB2l1-OsWL4g6g6vrUHBCw", "review_id": "F05GRV26rg2In-7a9N-_5A", "text": "Great happy hour food and good drink specials. Try the Firecracker shrimp appetizer and Huckleberry Margarita, really good!!!\nGood idea after hiking Camelback mountain....\nFriendly, pleasant staff.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0ubdcS2JKcSD8UfSZOa9sw", "review_id": "OLwyKoTxwBM2EEBat1SZUA", "text": "love this neighborhood  bar, ....great food, service and atmosphere.....", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bxx9d_t4IfXPZ7gFxtniXA", "review_id": "9zm3v6CD9BkcdIiSPjKvCw", "text": "This place is simply one of my favorite places in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Make sure you come hungry because every course is sure to please. They have a broad spectrum of food that is sure to satisfy even the pickiest of people, and I speak from experience. Too many restaurants serve food that is weak on flavor but the food at Keegan's has an explosion of flavor. Don't let yourself be fooled by the food looking like what is typically served at any other grill. Don't be caught by surprise if the manager personally checks in on you and your food is out within minutes from ordering. My waiter was Jaimie and she will not let you down. This is not a place to pass up. Drop in and grab a bite to eat.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GY9a8IKIlF4rQWQrBY8yzg", "review_id": "A5sRJxLP_o0BoiAZR3z6OQ", "text": "Everything was just ok. Decent beer selection. They got the temp right on my burger. My wife had salmon. The consensus was good service but lackluster flavors. Everything needed more seasoning.", "business_id": "rVUEZpHQfWI_3kt0lBwaxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hq0WUfau1Mh3GyHn8oVdNQ", "review_id": "xsafqgxJMRQkBXP1tyNgwA", "text": "My hubby and I have been seeing Dr. James Doris here for about 2 years now and really feel that we're in good hands. The office is very modern with all computer record keeping, there's a blood lab on site if you need any lab work done, and the staff is exceptionally friendly and caring. I've been able to get same day appointments for urgent needs.\n\nMy hubby had a perplexing illness that took several weeks to figure out and Dr. Doris made a real effort to get to the bottom of it. He was very thorough with getting tests done and trying to find the root of the illness instead of just prescribing antibiotics and referring him to a specialist. \n\nBoth Dr. Doris and his wife (who is also a doc there) were educated in Britain and take their time with each patient instead of rushing them in and out in five minutes like a lot of doctors.  They're part of the John C. Lincoln Hospital network...if they take your insurance I would recommend them.", "business_id": "c_PhRjEIA2jRAvWDWsn4Vg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0CLsKpDaJqRAL5vIO1zNpg", "review_id": "RbGqtrxP9CrtqgnTEjNdWQ", "text": "I've been seeing Dr. Bowey here since we moved to PHX a few years ago; she is absolutely great.  She's not one to shove prescriptions on you if there is a 'natural' remedy (ie, you have bad headaches...correct your posture...boom! headaches gone!), which I appreciate.  She's always willing to explain what's going on and is thorough.  I would absolutely recommend her to anyone searching for a Dr. in the area.", "business_id": "c_PhRjEIA2jRAvWDWsn4Vg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ycHGcjAm1v6CRl7ccdnw7A", "review_id": "U0JOGAbzPCE0dEqb2a6THw", "text": "But the rating goes mainly for the staff. Been with the office close to 10 years, due to past good experiences even fired my specialists and relyed on Dr James and wife Dr Jacqueline Doris for my care.\nMissing test results from labwork dated 10-15-12 are however a bone of contentment with the staff, especially the office manager, who takes quieries through my electronic chart access as an insult(?). Is asking for the test results- all test results- not my patient right? should I not have been advised on later appointments what the results are?\nIf i had some ungodly illness, shouldn't I be informed to keep the rest of the world uninfected??\nIt appears that my quest for information is getting nowhere and I will file formal complaints with the Medical Board", "business_id": "c_PhRjEIA2jRAvWDWsn4Vg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9H2dA2QAkBkXkSChfkd_-A", "review_id": "Eu0H-_cbgqpT6oKxupwugw", "text": "I love Dr. Shealey, she is awesome.  However, the \"referral coordinator\" Dawn and \"aide\" Mary are completely rude and condescending.  They do NOT want to help they just want to get you off the phone.  I had and appointment with the Dr. and asked for a referral to bariatrics, because I knew the program required an official referral from my PCP (my patient coordinator had even checked my benefits.  In the mail, Dawn sent me a letterhead stating \"your insurance does not require a referral.\"  I called them explaining that although upfront it does not generally require a referral, for this program, and according to the procedure code, it does.  She became very condescending and told me she'd been doing this 15 years and they \"don't do that\" (give the referral I needed, even though Dr. Shealey had said it was a good idea and agreed to....) and continued to transfer me back to Mary who was also very rude and just said \"WELL WHAT DO YOU WANT ME TO DO?  MAKE ANOTHER APPOINTMENT AND TALK TO HER!\"  They are just horrible!!!!!!!  Pray you never have to talk to anyone but the Drs. there....", "business_id": "c_PhRjEIA2jRAvWDWsn4Vg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Cvo43DagW35WI12ohiHTog", "review_id": "HC0oEbgZFksQ44wKZ8YICA", "text": "Last week   was  my first  visit  to  Arcadia Family Clinic .I just went  on Medicare and I picked  this office because  a friend recommended the doctors there. I needed a  new new  PCP .I could  not have been more  impressed  with the  office staff and  Dr.  Shealey .I was seen as soon as  I finished  my  paper work.  Dr Shealey  was  attentive ,listened  to  my  concerns and  ordered  all the  tests  she thought  I needed. There is a  lab  in the  office so blood work was done there , and BTW probably the  first time  I haven't gotten a  huge bruise  in my  life!  I saw the  negative reviews  on Yelp but  I am going  to  give  them 5 stars and could not be more pleased with my new  doctor. I tend to only write reviews  if  I really like a. business. The  negative  reviews on this clinic could  have made  me choose another doctor  so  I am going to  highly recommend this office.", "business_id": "c_PhRjEIA2jRAvWDWsn4Vg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GSuh2QXnaZIWr4DgFldNvQ", "review_id": "KxZqt8tNf3SQpy0MXNqwEg", "text": "Dr .Kristin Shealey  did not take the time to listen. She showed zero compassion.  I went in to get tested for many things.  Due to severe depression and anxiety.  It was obvious she was not concerned at all in me or my issues.  She wanted me in and then  out. That was my impression. I was just in tears crying five minutes before she walked In.   I had my infant with me.  And I let her know that the natural path doctor I had recently seen asked me to ask her to do some blood work and some certain tests.  I know doctors don't believe in natural paths.  But that didn't require her to treat me in such a rude manner.  And dr shealey got very defensive and was really just plAin rude.   I found today's visit with dr . Shealey more than disappointing.  I will ask for dr. Heinz next visit.  For she showed much compassion , patience and Kindness.  All very important traits to have as a primary physican.  My goodness as people and patients with illness and struggles , we want to be cared about and felt like they have a little interest in us as human beings ! The rest of the staff was super sweet.  The nurse that took my vitals was very nice.  And the man that drew my blood in their personal lab was also super kind and welcoming.   It's too bad that doctors can't be more personable and compassionate.  After all they are on a field of helping people. It never ceases to amaze me.", "business_id": "c_PhRjEIA2jRAvWDWsn4Vg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ePP_QT3wFS0exU_2Ax3SUw", "review_id": "x4V3DGDMeeuLvqUcvujqFw", "text": "Dr. Bowey is fabulous and makes you feel like you are her only patient. The downside is that if you don't have an appt first thing in the AM or right after their lunch break, you have a really long wait time! Have been a patient here for more than 5 years and will continue to be one.", "business_id": "c_PhRjEIA2jRAvWDWsn4Vg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "rEFxC_GVEPIP4ZEh_QQg2Q", "text": "You will have a hard time convicing me that any tex-mex restaurant in the valley is as good as some of our best authentic mexican cuisine, so Chevy's starts a leg down in my estimation. \n\nIt's not bad, and the homemade tortillas are actually somewhat impressive. Still, I would advise exhausting all other mexican options first, then, in the tex-mex pecking order, going to Ajo Al's, or if that doesn't work, try Chevy's. \n\nIt is a good place to take a large group and drink margaritas and celebrate and non-romantic event, such as a birthday or graduation. Celebrants are given a large sombrero, which, invariably, they will wear for the duration of the night out after sipping on a little too much tequila. \n\nDon't believe me? You'll see.", "business_id": "oEjdNvlluW5_Ng9kewJFBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_mo4LtybzPjvg-i6meN-tw", "review_id": "39YW8Khu7hHmQzPEBR3xSg", "text": "Summertime happy hour weeknights until 7:00PM- beer and margaritas under $3.00.", "business_id": "oEjdNvlluW5_Ng9kewJFBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "frEtELnTATd1BOD6Ndh0CQ", "review_id": "ScViKtQ2xq6i5AyN4curYQ", "text": "Chevy's five years ago was crisp and fresh and the salsa was great. The tortillas were hot and fresh and the staff engaging. It was a lovely place to have fun. Then it took a nose dive in every single area and it didn't seem to care. Quality and service and food, man we had some nasty times and stopped visiting. We thought fresh my ***. If you had made a suggestion of going to Chevy's I would roll my eyes. Thanks but no thanks.\n\nOn a lark, maybe desperation, we went back this weekend. They have updated the menu, the staff, the service and the place is back functioning again. I asked management what happened and they divulged the handling of parent company Pepsi was a disaster for the Chevy's branding and they have been sold to new people. It shows.\n\nIf you used to enjoy Chevy's and then over the past few years stopped, then it's time to go back. The fire shrimp is back, the service is back, the machino is working and things remind me of when I first tried them out. We were full, and satisfied. If you have any issues with your new experience they are listening now. Welcome Back Chevy's.", "business_id": "oEjdNvlluW5_Ng9kewJFBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m7j9e53ycZxjWYBD7rZVng", "review_id": "TDpJ93cy5JGFIL3s3cgKBQ", "text": "I think Chevy's saving grace is their happy hour. Because honestly, there is no other reason I'd come here. \n\nI've been several times over the years and the food has always been meh. With the abundance of Mexican food in Phoenix, there are so many other places to get good food at prices that are cheaper making Chevy's a last place loser on my list. Last night we ordered the flautas and the nachos off the happy hour menu. The flautas were oddly salty. I couldn't figure out if it was the sauce they had put on top or the actual flauta. The nachos were pretty standard. Loaded with beans and some meat (I think it was chicken). Paired with their house margaritas, they weren't bad. The margaritas were okay. Nothing amazing, but standard. I did notice they have a $30 and a $41 margarita on their menu. If I was going to drink like that, I think I'd want better accompaniments.\n\nThe service is okay. At happy hour our server was friendly and quick but I've gone and had people who just disappear or do the minimum amount of work.\n\nLike I said, their happy hour is their saving grace. For $3 you can order a few select appetizers (flautas, nachos, fajita nachos are among some of the items). Well drinks, draft beer (Bud and Bud Light), wine, and house margaritas are $3. For $0.25 more, you can get a fruit margarita. \n\nWhile at happy hour there were several people there that were from out of town. I felt like I needed to be a good citizen and tell them that there so many other places they could have gone. But I didn't. They'll just have to use Yelp themselves.", "business_id": "oEjdNvlluW5_Ng9kewJFBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "iBO2m9xXivsIbvFnZHsNvg", "review_id": "ShcspE5dq_yBSJmU2Uq_eA", "text": "Worst Mexican food chain ever! The places are clean and nice, but the food is so generic and overpriced its not funny! If you think this is Mexiacn food, you'd be better off dining at Taco Bell and saving some $$! I can't stand this/these places... Been to them in Fresno, San Francisco, and now here in PHX, and they are all the same... BORING FOOD.", "business_id": "oEjdNvlluW5_Ng9kewJFBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0VfJi9Au0rVFVnPKcJpt3Q", "review_id": "bzh3cgVcEjyftP5N_d4HOw", "text": "I moved all the way up to 2 stars because of the outside patio, and in the desert, that's a necessity. The food is good for a chain. The margaritas are good, and cheap. Service is alright, but why do they have to be so stingy on the chips? Is it so expensive to have more than one bowl of chips? Fail.", "business_id": "oEjdNvlluW5_Ng9kewJFBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "b9XdpPlzZCVimhNb0z8CNA", "review_id": "lUeWMJ4T0SK7uuv3PsuAdA", "text": "Chevy's seems to be our go-to \"large group\" place for lunch at work.  They can easily accommodate a large group on little to short notice and the food is decent quality.  Yes, it's a chain, and yes there is definitely better Mexican Food in the Valley, but it works for what it is; fast, tasty, reasonably priced, and decent service.  I had a burrito and it was HUGE!  I couldn't eat it all, and then I went off and left it sitting on the table.  Silly me.  Oh well.  Parking is usually easy to find and we were in and out in less than an hour.  I think I've found another \"Best Lunchtime Eats\" candidate here.", "business_id": "oEjdNvlluW5_Ng9kewJFBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gUXfVNgnNF9WU73T-d-FKQ", "review_id": "LFS1CphQfV-DQgEyrHWIgQ", "text": "Good chips, decent service.  Overall the food wasn't very good except for a little pile of sweet corn tamale mash that should be highlighted rather than underplayed....as it was the best thing there!  Well, the steak fajita nachos were ok too.  They didn't mind kids being a little rowdy and the tortilla machine was cute.  I'll come back with kids.  But only if I can have a margarita next time.", "business_id": "oEjdNvlluW5_Ng9kewJFBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0KXxuKxlspsO6CrDLgQJ-w", "review_id": "WUAVcZwquQs41jfXZP7SsA", "text": "When I think of getting Mexican food, Chevy's is the first place that comes to mind. It's close to the Biltmore, which gives it an ideal location. The food is fresh, chips are fantastic! And the guacamole is made right before your eyes.\n\nI found that the staff here are very friendly and welcoming, though it's surprising that I've never seen the place even half full! \n\nHowever, the food is great and portions are plentiful. Chevy's is the place to go for great Mexican food at a great price.", "business_id": "oEjdNvlluW5_Ng9kewJFBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "IVlCdhL4on1NhfR4TIjnFQ", "text": "I've had every carrier you can think of (except, of course, Cricket).  The customer service at T-Mobile is awesome!  I *had* to have the RAZR two years ago.  Ugh.  It was the worst phone ever.  Wasn't T-Mobile's fault, just Motorola.  Anyway, visited the store twice and had to get replacement phones.  Each time, they exchanged the phone for free.\nEven now when I have troubles, I go in and everyone is friendly and helpful.  \nI'm still with them for another couple years (I keep needing new phones!) and wouldn't change providers for anything right now.", "business_id": "YXfe8-7uKfl0gTNS-OKLPg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 9, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "pv82zTlB5Txsu2Pusu__FA", "review_id": "PMF8IvUdoXsyhQwy9fIjxA", "text": "unlike Amy D. I have not had every carrier you can think of, ONLY Cricket, and now, a two year binding indentured servant contract thru TMobile.\nLet's start off with the store: was it built on top of an indian burial ground? is there a sewer main that has broken? Is their septic tank backed up? do their employees shower in sulfur springs?\nwhat is up with that stank in this place!? I've been here twice now and each time it reeked of rotten eggs. It was so bad that the first time I came here, my friends waited for me outside!\nT-Mobile for me, is synonomous with shoddy service, I can never get a signal! Whether it's in my own bathroom, the 4th floor of the office building I work in, or sitting in class. \nMy calls are constantly dropped as well. I will be mid sentence before I realize there isnt anyone on the other end and I've been talking to dead air. \nPrittaay. Prittaay. Frustrating.\n[rickety] Cricket gets a lot of [roberta] Flak for their ghetto-ish-ness (see what I did there?) but I will take them anyday, I remember the good ol' days when I'd ride my bike down to mill and sit at the Cricket store amongst the other lost souls, as I waited to pay my $40 bill, It was a hairs breadth away from waiting in line at DES or the DMV, crying babies, rapidly spoken spanish chattering from all corners, an apathetic and overweight security guard by the door, dirty chairs, stained carpet, a snoozy black dude falling asleep next to me practically on my shoulder Ahhh the good ol days of Cricket.\nnot anymore\nNow T-mobile and the unintelligible phillipine call centers rule my cell phone usage, with their expensive payments, my crappy phone, their shoddy service, it's enough to push a man into becoming like Michael Douglas's character in \"Falling Down\"\n... and to add insult to injury they dont even have Catherine Zeta-Jones as their spokeswoman anymore: ummm WTF just because she was in Entrapment? c'mon it wasnt Sean Connery's best but it wasnt her worst! dont hold Entrapment against her! bring back Catherine ZJ you morose motherfuckers!\ncannot wait 'till that 2 year contract is up!", "business_id": "YXfe8-7uKfl0gTNS-OKLPg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bMFSEta1Ju31P1EnssuUug", "review_id": "pRmKxocCRhU1aomUJwJVvw", "text": "T-mobile lost a loyal customer of 5+ years.  They refused to work with me while I was struggling during the recession.  I told them this is how you treat a loyal customer ?  They said ( My situation ) was based on policy.\n\nI told them to cancel my account and four lines and they would never see their EFT fees at least in my life time.\n\nNo wonder T-Mobile is struggling they don't know how to keep loyal customers happy and CUSTOMERS.\n\nT-Mobile, Meh.  I've experienced better.", "business_id": "YXfe8-7uKfl0gTNS-OKLPg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "7lQwIVRIWHZAZGsDZm1O6g", "text": "I was going by this direct competitor to Sweet Tomatoes, so I dropped in to give it a comparison test.  Once you find the place, almost hidden in a shopping plaza, it's nice inside... modern, clean, & mid-sized.\n\nThe salad line is shorter than at Sweet Tomatoes, but everything was fresh & inviting.  I joined a cheery, moderate-sized crowd in the dining room & got situated in a comfortable booth.  A nice server, Mya, brought my drink right away, & provided perfect service throughout my visit.  The friendly manager checked on everyone as well.\n\nExcellent tastes started springing from my plate almost immediately.  The Caesar dressing was the real thing, with egg & anchovy.  The cottage cheese was great (unlike that at S.T.).  Even the macaroni with tuna was especially good.  I tried 3 of the 5 nice soups, some spanish rice, a picadillo taco, & then headed back to the salad bar for kiwi, the best Waldorf salad I've ever tasted, & the best strawberry shortcake I've ever tasted!\n\nThis is not the biggest buffet in town, but it's a good one!", "business_id": "Vu8od1U-h5qqwj3Jf_Hnzg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ofxlhi_HKp7myFDpwg9aIA", "review_id": "QD3Ei_gdR09pYUzBu5IZ0Q", "text": "Not impressed. \n\nI went to go get my haircut in Town and Country over near the Biltmore and had some time before my barber showed up  and decided to get a bite to eat, so I wandered into Souper Salad to give it a try.\n\nI ordered the buffet and some Ice tea. It was really terrible, the salad selections were lame, and look not so fresh, the glass didn't look clean nor did the dishes or silver ware.\n\nMy table was dirty my server Nico did not reach his server goals, I did not have my drink in 90 seconds or less. \n\nThe Baja tacos looked old an not at all fresh...definitely did not feel like I was on the beach as the sign said on the wall after sampling one. \n \nEverything was bland except for the soup, and the pasta was OK and that is the only reason this place got more then one star. In general thought they needed to just rename this place to Soup...no salad!!!!", "business_id": "Vu8od1U-h5qqwj3Jf_Hnzg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ENJpS6i-s9hWiQg9ZGwevQ", "review_id": "vcQEAqnBh5KAyzjyemqgPA", "text": "I've been to other Souper Salads and I really like the location of this one.  nestled in a quaint part of a quaint shopping center.  Server staff could use some refining. \n\nThis is a salad buffet at a very reasonable price. For the price of a burger meal, you can load up your plate with whichever veggies you like, a choice of soups, and a few other \"things\".  The veggies are generally very crisp and fresh, good variety, and decent dressing. I enjoy it very much.  I like a good salad, and I guess I build them pretty well.  \n\nGood choices, clean, decent all around.  I can eat healthy and enjoy it... I'm sold.", "business_id": "Vu8od1U-h5qqwj3Jf_Hnzg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "kVXCz5sZIQ2O-VrzRrREgg", "text": "The place I tried to go to today turned out to be closed Saturday (!), but ending up here for lunch was an excellent consolation prize!  All the food was delicious, as I have come to expect now that I've eaten at all the Souper Salads in AZ, & most more than once.\n\nA few tastes that were especially good today:\n\n*  The California Strawberry Salad!\n\n*  The Chicken Tortilla Soup!\n\n*  The delicious BEEF Lasagne!\n\n*  The high quality Pepperoni Pizza, with lots of REAL Mozarella cheese that you could stretch out for about a foot!\n\nA couple of the hot items needed a little more salt for my taste, but it was right there on the table.  (When's the last time you tasted pizza that had too LITTLE salt?\u00bf?)  \n\nSouper Salad was WAY good today, & it's cheap on top of that!\n\nLunch Buffet $6.99/Sr. $5.79 plus regular specials if you join their club.", "business_id": "Vu8od1U-h5qqwj3Jf_Hnzg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CPzYvUVrJ8H7nF0WH5UGJA", "review_id": "DvHzZly9CGlKLx5mfX7xZw", "text": "This location is my favorite.  We are always promptly greeted and made to feel welcome.  I've not had a bad server here yet..", "business_id": "Vu8od1U-h5qqwj3Jf_Hnzg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_p9EnnLQg6KDlIRU2fYEJA", "review_id": "9l6CBcoHww7wixIsXNyFGg", "text": "Souper salad is just OK.... \nSweet Tomatoes is waay, waay better! \nI don't mind forking out a few more dollars at Sweet Tomatoes because it is higher quality & a better selection, and everything just seems fresher than at Souper Salad. \nI am highly disappointed at the frozen yogurt at Souper Salad...It is that low-quality ice milk garbage! Sweet tomatoes is creamy & delicious!", "business_id": "Vu8od1U-h5qqwj3Jf_Hnzg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "7DcGSRQefmIiB28btNcTaw", "text": "Subconsciously avoiding vegetables recently I finally begin to fell the need for greens.... \n\nMy need for nourishment and a COUPON for a $4.99 meal with the purchase of a beverage brought me here for lunch the other day. This location has always been clean and the servers friendly (once they make it to your table). The veggies are always green and their mixed salads appetizing and rarely wilted. \n\nMy eyes are always bigger than my tummy. The veggies piled high, I always find room on my plate for a spoon full of that wonderful tuna screwdle salad. My dressing of choice is always a little of the House Vinaigrette and a drizzle of the lo cal Ranch. \n\nOn my way around the buffet I stop at the soup station. I can never pass up their beef vegetable soup, they didn't have it on my last visit. But they usually have 4 soups to suit most tastes. \nI pass by the selection of pastas, mac n cheese, baked potato and taco/nacho bar, pizza and the breads. Although there are times I can't pass up their gingerbread. \n\nI worked through my salad and in typical Souper Salad fashion I finished my meal with a few cubes of pound cake topped with strawberries, passing on the ice cream. I should have just gone for the Jello or the fresh fruit....Oh well! \n\nSign up for their Fresh Club on line and you get coupons in your email regularly.", "business_id": "Vu8od1U-h5qqwj3Jf_Hnzg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DYC9uqPYAwI_q9J9RknWvg", "review_id": "-M9T3mq3i4iXQKaC1uRRPg", "text": "This location is much closer to my house than Sweet Tomatoes and I appreciate having a healthy buffet nearby. This place is VEGAN friendly but salad places should be. The stand-outs for me: a broccoli, raisin dish similar to coleslaw (normally I hate these dishes but I truly enjoyed this one); the black bean soup; the vegetable soup had a very strange, unappealing after taste; the vegan cornbread could have used a bit more flavor or sweetness. Also, I believe they have a slight discount on Tuesdays?", "business_id": "Vu8od1U-h5qqwj3Jf_Hnzg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "DAdkh570iycgN1oNiskU3w", "text": "Is it really like 20 years ago that Souper Salad was new? I used to love this place. I don't know how many pounds I gained while thinking I was eating healthy here.\n\nThis location is showing its age. The plates, carpet, and surfaces show scratches of many repeat trips for more Tuna Scroodle and garbanzos. There are occasional items missing from the line (it was pizza and about half the dressings this last time).  But worst of all:  There's a lilting smell in the air that they can't seem to get rid of, even after excavating the part of the mall behind the bathroom, supposedly after a sewer line break.\n\nIt's sad, but Souper Salad--particularly this location--seems to be well on its way to sinking into despair. A sign on the way out solicits new franchisees. Yeah, I'll get right on that. Got half a mil right here for a failing concept with little reinvestment and dwindling customer respect.", "business_id": "Vu8od1U-h5qqwj3Jf_Hnzg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "QfoNWREbDMUZFDbNDzot1A", "text": "For as long as I've been in the valley now, I've never bothered to stop into souper salad.  Why?  I don't know....but I finally did for lunch today.\n\nI really love how this place is set up.  Salad buffett with lots of fresh options. Not the tired buffet of salad stuff that I've seen at other places.  Many options to choose from, along with drinks, desert, and awesome breadsticks!\n\nI got the combo with a drink, breadsticks and salad to go.  The server at the counter was friendly and nice, and I really enjoyed my time here.  I will definately be back in the future!!", "business_id": "Vu8od1U-h5qqwj3Jf_Hnzg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "guJzu0aRRL68MXKv5v_MUA", "review_id": "4P0fEA-H0BJmuy49MdF_UQ", "text": "This location certainly draws a large lunch crowd.  I was there with my son yesterday at about 12:30 and the place was packed.  The staff seemed to be having a hard time keeping up with everything. For instance, there were about 6 plates...more than we needed.  I did see some setting to the side that had leftover food residue from the last guest sitting to the side...I'm not counting those.  Anyhow, behind my son and I was a group of 6, so we weren't all eating right away!  I have been to this location in the past and there were no napkins at all - they used papertowels from the bathroom.  You pulled off what you needed and went with it.  Yikes!  Where is management when you need them?\nFood quality was good.  Veggies were fresh, some of the quantities pretty skimpy.  I understand it was lunch time.\nIt seemed there were 2 servers only, and they were hustling. More were certainly needed.\nOverall, it's a good place to go.  I do enjoy meeting a friend of mine here on an occaisional Sunday afternoon when it's much calmer...altho that's when we had the paper towels issue...but, service is friendly, food is pretty good.\nOh...and yesterday, the best soup...Chicken Enchilada Soup...if it's there the day you go...you have to get this!", "business_id": "Vu8od1U-h5qqwj3Jf_Hnzg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "F6QsMoJdvtohlbnST-fDyQ", "review_id": "McO2jMjB9MHRKBMTxFQzuw", "text": "I love to go to lunch at off times when  they are not so busy. This was the case on Friday.  I had a fantastic coupon and the waiter that rang me up said he would even make me a fresh pot of coffee. I did not even have to ask.  The salad was wonderful! I really liked how fresh every thing was. Soup a bit so so,but they even had tacos and they were really good. It was very nice and clean inside. My waiter brought me lots of fresh coffee, i was very happy.", "business_id": "Vu8od1U-h5qqwj3Jf_Hnzg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xZvRLPJ1ixhFVomkXSfXAw", "review_id": "anLO5LK_AFT-yn9Y1ipkBA", "text": "definitely worth it when you get a $5 coupon via email or on your receipt.\n\nnot as good as sweet tomatoes but good. i like their tuna snickerdoodle salad which is always on the menu and the make your own strawberry shortcake bar!", "business_id": "Vu8od1U-h5qqwj3Jf_Hnzg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "0zZM8BeonXvktTIHqDiqWw", "text": "closed", "business_id": "Vu8od1U-h5qqwj3Jf_Hnzg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r6_0qgfNKmzvrSoSo0UNhw", "review_id": "yQbIpaP-et7e9oNbtfPrDg", "text": "Our family took us here for dinner. The food was edible. It was really empty when we were there. The service was great!", "business_id": "Vu8od1U-h5qqwj3Jf_Hnzg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "AJ-dTayHfdFI3nKlrSzHeg", "text": "Sadly, this Souper Salad has closed.     :-(", "business_id": "Vu8od1U-h5qqwj3Jf_Hnzg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 16, "useful": 12, "cool": 15}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "j1Swj_A8GMqQENmow_VyfA", "text": "I wish I needed a handbag. Or perhaps a cocktail dress. Because they're loaded with these items. But, my bf is a fashion designer, and we've got an apartment full of such things. And, yes, sometimes I play dress up. Back off. What I do need are some new shirts. I've never realized until recently how conservative the men's selection is here. And how limited. What, they can't get there hands on more than two colors from Hugo. Boss, that is. I just call him Hugo. Like Oprah. And sometimes, I just call her O. Anyway, the men's department is miniscule. Postage stamp sized. I've been in bigger dorm rooms for Sak's sake! Overall, the choices are slim. They have about three different bathrobes to choose from and not much in the skivvie department either. I prefer Needless much more then Slack's. I'm just sayin'...", "business_id": "9dvuzmf1oF122Y4cZepRVA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 12, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "UFr-WCtnNbX8O3sI7h4qeQ", "review_id": "XPdFS1hkntPJtlELTGoaNQ", "text": "Oh, my goodness!  I really love the extraordinary service here at Saks.  Everyone is so warm and friendly and so helpful.  Claudette in the Jo Malone dept. was very helpful, she helped me pick out the best scented candle and carefully wrapped it up for me in that special Jo Malone way complete with black grosgrain ribbon and black tissue paper.  Another highlight of the store for me was the handbags dept.  Oh my.  So many wonderful styles and brands.  I could spend hours there just touching and feeling the merchandise.  Oh, and the David Yurman jewelery is amazing.  I love this store!", "business_id": "9dvuzmf1oF122Y4cZepRVA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "gq_G5VCDziyEV2-bzGuqzw", "review_id": "aN8JgTLpNba0Nlco47UA3A", "text": "They really have done a spectacular job with the remodel- they put the luxury back into luxury shopping. The handbag arcade looks so fresh and elegant! I like the cosmetics expansion, and I also dig the mega-mega jewelry section. \n\nIf I could only figure out how to make a few boatloads of cash to purchase some of these wonderfully marketed objects, it would surely be retail heaven.", "business_id": "9dvuzmf1oF122Y4cZepRVA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GubdNFoDAsiwE6bWIr97cQ", "review_id": "VBUXC2cz7nTWkTKJ7Jf7Aw", "text": "I like Saks, always have. Shopped Saks as a kid, being an odd little kid who refused to go to school unless I was wearing a suit. I like the building, the feel is what I remember from my youth. The men's clothes are as Thomas said, very conservative. I would just say boring. But yet I enjoy looking at it all. I do not know if they still do or not; but we used to get diamond studded dog collars in the fine jewelry. Hmmm I wonder where those are.", "business_id": "9dvuzmf1oF122Y4cZepRVA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "g70-T0pdyb0pfyHcwDAhWg", "review_id": "GhiXxr8gxB001NMTeEFCRQ", "text": "Beautifully remodeled store! It's Saks, so obviously they have very upscale merchandise. They carry the best of the best designers...BUT-b/c Saks at the Biltmore is such a small store, they don't get a lot of the merchandise selection as their other locations. So, it's good to go online, and check out the selection prior to going to the store to see what is available. Also, be sure to speak to a salesperson to see if they can locate what you are looking for at one of their larger stores. For example, there was a Gucci handbag I was looking for...I know Saks was going to carry it, but it wasn't on display, simply b/c they do not have the physical space. So do your homework before you shop if you want something specific, and get the \"most coveted\" things at the beginning of the season, before they sell out! Also they have the best sunglasses dpt of any major dpt store!", "business_id": "9dvuzmf1oF122Y4cZepRVA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HFzQ3xFlSwPlZeYkDzWwFg", "review_id": "kepkWNL6DZG5Ykr5lIkaig", "text": "Went to Saks over the summer couldnt get help from anyone yet it wasnt busy. If you dont look like a million bucks dont run inside here! They wouldnt throw fire on your burning body!", "business_id": "9dvuzmf1oF122Y4cZepRVA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "cEIeuU0-4fX0Y4qCUW3PwQ", "review_id": "Q98DKKzbeiSOLiQye89goA", "text": "This is a beautiful store! It is small, but it is like a little jewel box. The service is friendly and the selections are really nice - lots of great DVF and marc. \n\nThe beauty area is lovely and the perfume counter is amazing. It is small, but, for once, the people working the counter actually know a lot about fragrances! For a perfume junkie like me, this is so much better than the usual perfume counter experience!\n\nThe alterations department is also great. I am a short girl, so it is always important to know about this kinda stuff. They actually altered my wedding dress, which was a designer dress from another Saks location, and did a great job creating a train and taking it in - all in one fitting (I was a bit late...). \n\nAnd, the shoe and handbag departments are like candyland. total fantasy!!! it was all i could do to keep from grabbing something and running like hell... :o)", "business_id": "9dvuzmf1oF122Y4cZepRVA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 13, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "o5TgIuPo3XajP1zbSgPjLQ", "text": "This review is for the Giorgio Armani Beauty counter at Saks Fifth Avenue... specifically, this review is for \"Face Designer,\" Lindsay.\n\nMy wedding planner suggested I call Lindsay when I told her I needed someone that could do a 'natural' look... \n\nAs some of you know, Jared (my fiance) hates me in makeup, so finding someone that can do makeup that he actually doesn't complain about is challenging.  But guess what?  Lindsay did it!\n\nShe gave me a very natural looking sun-kissed look and I felt beautiful all day and night... and Jared liked it too.  I've already reserved Lindsay for the big day, but I'm sure she'll be my go-to face designer anytime I'm in need...\n\nIf you are looking to get your make-up done, or are in need of a good product, give Lindsay a call... you will not be disappointed!", "business_id": "9dvuzmf1oF122Y4cZepRVA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sALB8-F04S9VcZMF_GkGUA", "review_id": "0qSrIr0sSs8LATXkBpPONQ", "text": "This Saks store is one of the 'prettier' ones.. Love the makeup section.. the shoe departments... I go here for my Rock & Republics...I just like the setup better .. easy to find your size, in other words... I do not like the sales staff in that department though... Ive had a couple of experiences and they could use a bit of know how in the personalizing and customer service department... But I think for the most part...Saks rates high on the mark.", "business_id": "9dvuzmf1oF122Y4cZepRVA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Xm8HXE1JHqscXe5BKf0GFQ", "review_id": "NHtBeraMMiHyThMHv3ZLNg", "text": "This store is gorgeous. Clean, nicely laid out, you can see everything, and the people they hire in the departments know their stuff. All employees are friendly and attentive and they treat you like gold. Products are of the highest quality and all the name brands are top-of-the-line. Of course, you get what you pay for.", "business_id": "9dvuzmf1oF122Y4cZepRVA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HHqdz6xvmz3c_XQV6MPLkA", "review_id": "49PMs7OS4JHunIiZh0ME9Q", "text": "Great customer service which is not as pushy as Neiman Marcus. Love the cosmetic and purses here. I think the show selection should be much larger and have a wider variety. Saks does have great sales and promotions. A cosmetic promotion just ended where you got a tote bag with samples inside if you spend at least $75. At Neimans their cosmetic gifts require a $100 purchase, but tend to have more samples, but less attractive bags. Saks is in a great location at the heart of the Biltmore. Go forth and spend money!", "business_id": "9dvuzmf1oF122Y4cZepRVA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LpQ7KE9bTU6eJ6D5k6F-aw", "review_id": "40ftJyqBOfrBvYSBzgBnng", "text": "Horrible customer svc. Now i shop at Neiman. Bye Saks", "business_id": "9dvuzmf1oF122Y4cZepRVA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 13, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "zU-L0Woq467ZqvRj-f0xyw", "text": "I don't wear a lot of make-up, but it seems Saks has become my go-to place in town when I do need a little somethin-somethin to make me feel pretty.\n\nI met my mom and Aunt Marcy at the Biltmore Fashion Park over the weekend and we ended up wandering into SFA since they had a Laura Mercier counter.  Aunt Marcy is obsessed with a special tinted Laura Mercier moisturizer with SPF 20... my Cousin Megan turned her on to it.  And now, my mom and I are both hooked too!\n\nLillian at the NARS counter walked over to help us and couldn't have been nicer or more knowledgeable about all of the make-up lines that Saks carries.  She sold us all a little something and I guarantee that the next time I'm in need of some make-up, moisturizer, etc... I'll head right over to see Lillian!", "business_id": "9dvuzmf1oF122Y4cZepRVA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "F6QsMoJdvtohlbnST-fDyQ", "review_id": "ynUDtBZxoCBYtl_qp-s1mw", "text": "Saks Fifth Avenue is fabulous when it comes to their make-up dept. They have everything you could imagine. Samples of everything you would like to try.  They will bring you a mini bottle of water when you come in,so you may shop in comfort. The ladies will call you when ever there may be something you are interested in  in the store. Give aways, make overs, Etc.  They have covered parking. Will help you to the car with your purchases in needed. They will even wrap a gift in a gift box and a beautiful white ribbon, Red at Christmas time. fabulous shopping experience. Oh and you can even bring you dog as long as he is leashed or in  a bag.", "business_id": "9dvuzmf1oF122Y4cZepRVA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "X_kPh3nt0AJPNPHye2rTlA", "review_id": "bmH0Zv-InK0qdwkw4uyC5w", "text": "I have gone to this store for their.handbags...i have gotten a few from here...the women in the louis vuitton area were awesome and so friendly...i have come in and bought nothing and had just worked out and they were still so friendly...i have bought three items from louis vuitton area and they were so helpful and not over the top...the women in the fendi area were very nice too...i love the nice cards they send! I wish i could shop here all the time but i cannot afford it...one day...until then this place will be my special treat every now and then...", "business_id": "9dvuzmf1oF122Y4cZepRVA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "0KXxuKxlspsO6CrDLgQJ-w", "review_id": "8KCdjg67z5mJ2u2wJcPNmQ", "text": "I have a shopping problem. Really, I do. I blame Saks for my credit card woes, but also credit them to my closet of couture. \n\nShopping at Saks is just an experience. The golden doors, the scent of new merchandise when you walk in the door, the suited employees who enjoy informing customers on what they can't afford to buy, (but do anyway). \n\nEvery time I come here, it's a bank-breaking, lovely experience. The customer service is always top notch, but sometimes you have to find the sales associate. I forget her name, but at the Louis Vuitton booth, the woman there is fantastic. And they have a better selection than the actual LV booth at Fashion Square. \n\nCome to Saks, to reach your credit limit, and reach an entirely new wardrobe.", "business_id": "9dvuzmf1oF122Y4cZepRVA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8LAf67lQTjtsS98E55MYrg", "review_id": "PQ3HRHjM8hlSA2yN_kbaiw", "text": "Clean, great customer service, great quality. Expensive as all hell but you get the best one can buy.", "business_id": "9dvuzmf1oF122Y4cZepRVA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1PfidEXvIC7fmuhqJ8cHaQ", "review_id": "1uKnk42PU91I8lm4QRST8g", "text": "Service-Brand disconnect @Biltmore. Others have commented on the beauty and layout of this store, it's true: very nice. But recent experience not so great. \n\nWent in to buy a beautiful Chan Luu scarf in orange I saw a week ago. Couldn't stop thinking about it: a good sign I should buy it. It was gone. Seeing my disappointment, the sales woman offered to get it from another store. Perfect. She took me back to the \"behind the wall\" scruffy service area (wow, Saks, might need a paint job back there if you intend customers to see it), and proceeded to take my address info and credit card. At the end of the transaction, I asked her if she was sure she ordered the orange scarf. She assured me yes, although could not show me on the order that it was indeed the orange one. \"Well, it has to be the one they call 'melon.' There really was no other option.\" Hmmm. Then, I noticed a $15 \"ground\" charge. This was a shock. \"I'm paying $15 in shipping?\" I asked. \"Yes, unless you use your Saks card, you pay shipping.\" A) You've got to be kidding me, I would have gone down to Scottsdale Fashion Mall myself. B) You assess this charge without even letting a customer know that would be the case? C) $15 to ship a wispy scarf?  Not your best, Saks. Definitely a brand disconnect from a customer experience view.", "business_id": "9dvuzmf1oF122Y4cZepRVA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sALB8-F04S9VcZMF_GkGUA", "review_id": "8kGvG3ZGGNxG541E4kV9Yg", "text": "I heart all that Saks has. They ALWAYS have my jeans be it Hudsons, Joe's, 7's or Michael Stars. They always have my makeup of Chanel, Clarins or Dior. WELL, now they have my new favorite parfum, Jo Malone. NOT only that, they have a 'parfum' table set just for JMalone and so many, SO many good choices. Ha! Even I learned there is more than one JMalone. I can't deny loving the fact that my new fav smell is unisex and not too girly. AND hard to find. Since this is about Saks and not JMalone. I will get back to the review at hand! Saks 5th always has what you need and yep, it probably comes with a price tag. Premium brands usually do and as I was brought up, you get what you pay for. The staff here at Saks, well, I would make them all smile every second and not bug in certain areas, such as parfums and makeup. Yet have them at least approach you all happy, glorious and bounding with energy in others. But let's face it. The service industry in a shaky economy does not come with that. Go to Saks knowing you get what you want usually in terms of Chanel, S Weitzmann, premium brands.  As Coco Chanel quoted, \" The best things in life are free; The second best are very expensive\".", "business_id": "9dvuzmf1oF122Y4cZepRVA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RjZaDUyhC_fg669BmbZGSw", "review_id": "BZjtkxyfkZSQ3MWavlvUdQ", "text": "Saks is a great store and the Louis Vuitton booth inside is even better! Every time I have been in there I have always had great customer service, always felt very welcomed even if i was just stopping by to take a look. Suzie Johnson in particular is one of the sales associates there, she is very knowledgable and knows all about their selection of handbags. She always has a smile on her face and also very presentable. Thank you for making me feel so welcome :)", "business_id": "9dvuzmf1oF122Y4cZepRVA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8YWrN_gAoxwY411VQEBYyA", "review_id": "_iVtR9eBVnJWlFZt7wZNvg", "text": "I absolutely love shopping at Saks 5th Ave in Phoenix!  Kourosh in the ladies shoe department is one of the best client service representatives I have ever had.  He really takes the time to understand the client, make sure you have a shoe that fits your taste, style and ability - I say ability because I once tried on a really high pair of  heels and almost rolled my ankle standing up and Kourosh was right there to catch me, sit me down,  and then insisted on a different style for me :)  \n\nI have always left the store satisfied with my purchases and service. As well the follow up from Kourosh with emails to make sure that I am satisfied has gone well and above my expectations.  I live in Canada and I only buy my Louboutin's and other fine shoes from Kourosh as he truly respects and treats his clients like gold.  One time I showed him a picture of a style of shoes I had seen on line and he searched high and low to find them keeping me in the loop and updated the whole time.\n\nHe makes you feel very welcome, and I highly recommend shopping with him.", "business_id": "9dvuzmf1oF122Y4cZepRVA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_tY84zZuHtEatFWVcWdZuQ", "review_id": "kGm0Bt5HfSA2URQ2kCx5ew", "text": "This Saks location has my personal favorite for their service style. Everyone is friendly, they great you, they often off you a water bottle, however they let you wander if you tell them your just looking, and check on you sporadically but never smother. \nAlso they have the best makeup counter service of any store in the valley, period. My favorite is the YSL and Dior shared counter. Those ladies and gentleman are the best at telling you about their lines as well as other alternatives. For example on my last visit they showed me their concealer and ran to the Nars counter to show me one with more coverage. Which is what I was looking for. \nThe only reason I didn't give this place 5 stars is because shoe sales rack has really dwindled in size over the last year or two. Other than that, this place is fantastic.", "business_id": "9dvuzmf1oF122Y4cZepRVA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uIym9LtkuwvzUP6pQRrlGA", "review_id": "iJqY-SLC-CRFof-kgmoBPQ", "text": "High end department stores, always seem to have employees that are not so friendly. Walking through the store, almost every employee said, Hello or asked how I was. I was not dressed up at all, that's the ultimate test. I received excellent service in the intimate department. The saleswoman was so friendly and professional. She went above and beyond to help me. I was highly impressed with the staff and the overall organization of the store. It's nice customer service isn't lacking everywhere.", "business_id": "9dvuzmf1oF122Y4cZepRVA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1jyNMw5sbi9Qkdd-WmI5Nw", "review_id": "P0opojLac3x4WEcYurqCNA", "text": "I'm usually a huge fan of Saks, great customer service, but this wasn't the case last night.  I was at the Biltmore for a Yelp Elite Event and I was early, so I was going to grab a few things from Saks that I needed.  I went to the counter and the salesperson was on the phone, so I waited patiently for a few minutes and when I got the sense that she wasn't going to finish her call anytime soon I decided to go elsewhere.  She told me to wait and I told her it was OK, I had waited long enough and would come back another time.  She ended her call and hollered at me from the counter.  That was just odd because this isn't a place that usually yells for customers to come back.  They might follow you around to help if needed, but if she wanted to get my attention she could have walked up to me.  Yelling at me to come back isn't going to work.  I purchased the items I needed from another location.", "business_id": "9dvuzmf1oF122Y4cZepRVA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KvWny9qUZJKrqo_LYesgSg", "review_id": "x_LnB2F6nCVlndxFzfKsPQ", "text": "I purchased a David Yurman ring from a really friendly sales person by the name of Eiko last week. She was extremely professional and answered all of my questions.  The jewelry store was pretty empty and I actually was just passing through to get to the shoe department but stopped to window shop.  When I was asking which ring would look better on me, Eiko called her colleague over, Layla, to ask her opinion also.  They were quite friendly and if they are on commission, you would never know it.  I'm happy with my purchase and would definitely go back there again for my David Yurman goods.", "business_id": "9dvuzmf1oF122Y4cZepRVA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "myLlIKARGcfV9rU2IwOeqw", "review_id": "gXQWHjjoQTws3K8XLA_wNg", "text": "I went in looking to find nice fragrances for my husband and I.  I was helped immediately with friendly and knowledgeable associates Ramona in Jo Malone and Tina the Chanel brand manager.  They helped me try several men's and women's fragrances in order to find the perfect one.  I also loved that they threw in some samples to try other fragrances for mixing with the Jo Malone or for winter for my husband.  I felt very at ease while shopping and seeing the huge jewelry department only tempts me more!  Also I saw some yummy Marc Jacobs candles while checking out...", "business_id": "9dvuzmf1oF122Y4cZepRVA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eu4EDnp3n86L5LtZGrb2EA", "review_id": "UeAu01et4ydSz97KC54SDA", "text": "I love Saks, I went into the shoe store when in was in NYC which hasit's own zip code. I bought some basic black Gucci pumps and I still love them. Last time I was in Saks on Camelback in Phoenix, I went to the Chanel counter to get a bag fixed and everyone was so helpful. I wandered around the store and as  I stepped in to the shoe department, Kourosh asked if he could help me. He is  very knowlegable about the inventory.  He showed me some beautiful shoes and was so patient as I tried on several pair. He has a great eye for style. I would highly recommend that you ask for him if you know exactly what shoes you want, and especially if you don't, so he can help you find your style.", "business_id": "9dvuzmf1oF122Y4cZepRVA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F_V27WX7HxDZvHBdWQz3qw", "review_id": "mGw1B2LSqc17eZ2-2x1TCA", "text": "I give this place a 2 star because customer service there was HORRIBLE and I truly mean it. The girls in Gucci and Chanel thinks they are all that lol. I was dress down shopping around so they judge me by my apparel , but boy they don't know. oh especially in cosmetic area too. The store itself was nice & clean other than that I've had way better experience, get rid of those bad customer service. I love to spend but not with that type of attitude", "business_id": "9dvuzmf1oF122Y4cZepRVA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tp2YE9vKUkVCFowf1xezFQ", "review_id": "3RgQW_BQwdohuW-OqTe3xw", "text": "I had the pleasure of having THE BEST experience in customer service and it happened to be at Saks Fifth Avenue Biltmore. \n\nI shopped at Jo Malone with Ramona who was a sweetheart. She was kind, professional, and did not stop helping me until she was sure that the scents we had chosen were exactly what we wanted. \n\nAfter the purchase, she asked if she could help us with anything else. I mentioned I was looking for a dress and she quickly took my upstairs. She listened to what I wanted and walked with me to choose all the dresses that fit my description. She stood outside my fitting room to give me her professional opinion on each dress and after two hours it was decided that the best dress was one we had to order a smaller size for. \n\nI expressed to her that I needed the dress quickly because I was leaving the country for an event (which I would wear that dress to). She proceeded to locating the LAST dress and shipping it out to the store so I could try it on. \n\nThe next day I received a call from Ramona following up assuring me it had been shipped and she would notify me when she received it. The day after she called me and let me know that the dress was going to arrive late. She then called fedex and found out it would arrive on time to the facility but wouldn't be shipped out. She told me not to worry and that she would pick up the dress herself from fedex and take it to the store. \n\nI have the dress with me now and I am catching my plane shortly. This experience was incredible. Ramona went above and beyond to be sure that not only I found the dress I wanted, but that I had the dress I needed right on time. \n\nHer dedication to her job speaks very highly of her and of Saks. She was professional and extremely kind. I wish all Saks stores are as fortunate as this one to have an employee like her.", "business_id": "9dvuzmf1oF122Y4cZepRVA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4D4UzEOu-QG4-jkyfynhPQ", "review_id": "LGM1GISXlLdkRyNrIn6hkQ", "text": "Like every high end department store\nSaks delivers great customer service \nAs well as great products\nToday Matt was very helpful in the mens clothing section\nHe even offered some great styling advice which saved me from getting a jacket that was \"too old\" for me\nAlso, Betty, was very helpful in the purse department\nThe associates in LV, Chanel, Gucci, and Fendi are also very friendly and helpful\nOnly downside is sometimes they don't have my size, but they always offer to order anything for you to be shipped \nA good convenience", "business_id": "9dvuzmf1oF122Y4cZepRVA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hRdhlyNVtVvcf7oLn2J1Xw", "review_id": "8lCq5P4SYwgY2nbL3sV9Cw", "text": "Personally if I am shopping somewhere as high end as Saks Fifth Avenue where they cater to a higher end clientele I think I deserve good customer service. I came by here today to return a shirt that I had bought recently and received major attitude by the gentleman who helped me. He treated me as though I was an inconvenience to him. I then proceeded to go upstairs to purchase some jeans and the sales guy was rude and made me feel the same way! Horrible and seriously unacceptable and I don't plan on shopping here in the future and you shouldn't either.", "business_id": "9dvuzmf1oF122Y4cZepRVA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0FtlTCPyKB4rjuM7mK02Kw", "review_id": "IZ15dnb4hhAlB9gGZebVsA", "text": "Amazing service. High end, clean, modern. Very friendly staff. Helpful with advice and extremely professional.\n\nLouis Vutton service was Perfect.", "business_id": "9dvuzmf1oF122Y4cZepRVA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SiId5-oO4Wk4i_g9dRzGag", "review_id": "53LXYVPxsSl0aZTie15Rdw", "text": "Wonderful store with great high end options. However, I refuse to spend money somewhere I receive poor service. I should not have to get fancy just so I can go purchase something and be helped by a store associate.", "business_id": "9dvuzmf1oF122Y4cZepRVA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UHAKVWJqEojdzYimpsFi9w", "review_id": "u5tnthtilgesCLg_txmokQ", "text": "Best printing service there is! Great customer service and fast turn around time! Would definitely recommend them to anyone who wants high quality printing without emptying your bank account!", "business_id": "Q1Dt-ARdcGIynClRpDzvZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kW115gi1DYmi5y9SWuQnEw", "review_id": "4mjLbzwNLGI4kZuQR8MQig", "text": "Just happened upon this place and couldn't have been happier. Have the cheapest color copies around without skimping on the quality.The customer service was great and the turn around even better. I asked for a banner very short notice and they were able to pull it off. The owner was great and made my visit fun and personable! Would highly recommend.", "business_id": "Q1Dt-ARdcGIynClRpDzvZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6-JHLo0AaOvjuwLY6H3q3g", "review_id": "VLaEth826G1T2JAvlmarLQ", "text": "I have been doing business with JC Printng for over 15 years now, wouldn't change them for any other shop. Great quality at low prices to fit your budget. When I need professional printing services...JC Printing is the place.", "business_id": "Q1Dt-ARdcGIynClRpDzvZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iLdPR4exSlnQTvOiELnVZA", "review_id": "l2PCEqISKxx9hqbkf9AUkg", "text": "I have been sending all of our business printing projects to JC Printing for more than ten years. They provide great prices, excellent service, fast turnaround time and the quality of the finished pieces is perfect. When I need suggestions for maximizing the value of my projects, they are happy to help me get it just right.", "business_id": "Q1Dt-ARdcGIynClRpDzvZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WefpnyFUItbvLZSbpXV7cg", "review_id": "TClpFg17rI59r9yrx829-w", "text": "I am happy to have found them.   They offer so many services to market my business.  I have always been pleased with the quality.  I rarely give them ample time to get my products shipped to my franchises, but they constantly come through for me.", "business_id": "Q1Dt-ARdcGIynClRpDzvZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R7tIoGRve-ggaL8XYxeLfg", "review_id": "ONJmCDQNcJk0W_03beKW3w", "text": "Very knowledgeable, great quality and excellent customer service. I always appreciate their advice and input. These guys know what they're doing. I'll be back.", "business_id": "Q1Dt-ARdcGIynClRpDzvZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lXMX5mZ6LzNkXiE4ozBIqg", "review_id": "rFlL86DDH3l_IBquYCDAzw", "text": "I found this print shop on Yelp and they definitely deserve all the positive feedback! They were able to recreate our invoices and printed them in a timely manner. They are very professional- we will definitely use JC Printing again !", "business_id": "Q1Dt-ARdcGIynClRpDzvZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8p4at4zdzCpueAmSBaorZA", "review_id": "dVMRzSdpIB5BcTc4hMcGCw", "text": "I stopped by this store on my way to an appointment.  I really like these stores.  I ended up with two pairs of pants, 3 blouses, a coat and some lacy stockings.  Sonya was very helpful and the selection was great.  I usually shop at the Kierland one, but I was in this part of town, so I am glad I stopped by.", "business_id": "66-IsDkAoJ-rsHm3pVL_BA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "D5J4mKahKvUBJUTWanZwdA", "review_id": "Jf5FhnAotGRh5Xv98_eXEQ", "text": "Cole Haan has always been a trusted brand for me. I have had numerous pairs of dress shoes and years of comfort and style. I was so happy to see the Cole Haan store at the Biltmore. \n\nOkay first let me say that I lived a long time in San Diego so my attire is usually a t-shirt, shorts and flip flops. The Cole Haan store has a more upscale feel to it when you go in. I felt way under dressed as I do a lot of times. Hahahaha. Hey I like comfort. Well you would have never thought I was dressed like a beach bum. \n\nThe sales team was very attentive and helped me find the perfect pair of boots for my girlfriend. Even offered me some water. Nice touch. Found a better deal than the Cole Haans in Macy's. Always a plus. I will be back again.", "business_id": "xThVEamiguUTDxiclINYVg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5lq4LkrviYgQ4LJNsBYHcA", "review_id": "hYMD0OJFg-INurWh90xBDw", "text": "While I cannot say I have any love for the Biltmore, I do have a lot of affection for Cole Haan no matter where it is located and between the friendly staff, great holiday deals, and top quality shoes I'd be lying if I didn't admit to spending far more time and money at this particular location than I should.  From the Lunargrands to the reflectives and from Wingtips to loafers there is something to be said for any brand that makes shoes that fit with such uniformity and for someone who spends the better part of twelve hours a day on his feet either running or in a professional setting the transferability of CH to Nike is something that cannot and should not be overlooked.", "business_id": "xThVEamiguUTDxiclINYVg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6yTRD8vJA98oB0g2Z9wZvg", "review_id": "EDpTniGWvrMUJhFXEoF1Hg", "text": "If you're looking for cool shoes that will draw some attention, offer comfort and stand the test of time, go to Cole Haan!\nCole Haan is longer owned by Nike, but still has licensing for Nike Air and Lunar soles.\nMany people expect the Nordstrom and Dillards styles to be in the Cole Haan inline stores, but know that department stores often carry made for department store only styles that the inline store will not have.\nThis store at the Biltmore is inline and the inventory changes seasonally.  The men's selection of shoes ranges from classic wingtip oxfords to fun, colorful and comfortable Lunargrands.  Don't neglect the accessories though- very practical and functional iPad covers, reversible belts and the best socks!\nAs for the women, Cole Haan is making great handbags with pebble leather in bright, vibrant colors. The leather wears well, hides scratches and scuffs and is easy to care for. The heels and wedges range from chunky and edgy to classic and streamlined, all while being comfortable.\nMake sure to let the sales associates create you a profile- you can sometimes take a survey to save on your next purchase and if you forget your receipt, they can always look up your purchase history under your name!  It also makes ordering shoes easier- if they don't have your color or size don't be afraid to ask if they can check to see if they can order it for you.  They're all friendly and happy to help, I promise!", "business_id": "xThVEamiguUTDxiclINYVg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "zQE0aulnd-gcfVw17HeULg", "review_id": "OsKPMN4IYL3M4AWHdqFi0Q", "text": "One Word- Pushy. \n\nWith in 5 mins of being in the store I was approached 4 times by sales people. 3 diff sales people and one of them \"helped\" me twice.  \n\nIt's nice to be acknowledged and offered help when you walk in a store but I know what I want and I don't need to be told \"those are on sale!\" \"great price!\" everything's discounted!\" Every 60 seconds when I already decided what I wanted and all one trying to do is think about how I'm going to match a pair if shoes with what's in my closet.\n\nThey get 3 stars, because the shoe selection is nice but the sales pitch is just too pushy. I left with out buying the shoes I wanted because I just wanted them to let me shop in peace.", "business_id": "xThVEamiguUTDxiclINYVg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yKjVoXOYbPUOOdAc6ktbeA", "review_id": "lgLK1yPIEyEg0L00DXqZgg", "text": "I purchased a pair similar to these. After about two years of gentile use, the thong on the left sandal fell apart. Since Dillards won't accept returns items this old and because it appears to be an obvious defect, I wrote to Cole Haan for a replacement. All they could offer me was a 30% discount off of my next purchase. Pretty poor customer service in my opinion. I really thought Cole Haan quality was superior and that stye would stand behind their products if something went wrong. Turns out I was wrong. Others need to consider this before paying a premium to purchase Cole Haan products.", "business_id": "xThVEamiguUTDxiclINYVg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iemswP_ZAZbpjlEJdGlQHQ", "review_id": "G_3cifY-A82UwzUxhoCctw", "text": "This man knows his stuff. He is a good family doctor. He does his continuing education and research and knows the newest things, despite the fact that he is a family doctor with a very busy practice.  And he doesn't complain about the American medical system, because he used to practice in Toronto and sees both sides. He's smart and he cares, although he has a somewhat gruff exterior sometimes.\n\nI'd give him a 5, except he runs  late all the time because he has so many patients.  On the good side, he has open wireless in his office for the convenience of waiting patients who need to work while waiting.", "business_id": "9zlpLPhXYwK_STi2u8DjxQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "V1_3yModtZm-WmHs1zbc7g", "review_id": "0LxMQL4rIN8W58amBbyhZg", "text": "The summary is that I could have been better served and diagnosed by a blind monkey than I was by Dr. Lawrence Kramer and his staff.\n\nDon't get me wrong.  I'm not normally one to be negative.  But I have never left a place of business feeling more disgusted, useless, and violated than I did today.  \n\nMy experience: I made an appointment at 11:15.  Showed up at 11:15.  Didn't get in until 12:00.  Then, my appointment with Dr. Lawrence Kramer was shorter than the time the nurse took to measure and weigh me. Dr. Lawrence Kramer cares only about getting you out as soon as you come in to make more $$$$ by seeing more patients.  \n\nAnd patient beware: he'll try to get you to buy more stuff in the short amount of time he'll spend with you.  First he tried to force a chest exam on me...then it was a flu shot.  And I'm supposed to trust this guy?  He doesn't even try to diagnose the problem, and then wants more $$$ by prescribing stuff that is totally unrealated to the reason why I'm there.  \n\nAfter my experience with Dr. Lawrence Kramer, I went outside and ran into one of the workers in the building.  I told her about my experience, and she asked about the doctor.  I said, 'I went to see Dr. Lawrence Kramer.'   She said, 'Go figure.  That doctor is the worst.  He only cares about the signing off on tickets.'\n\nEnough said.  Take your kids, your health problems, and your medical insurance far away from Dr. Kramer at the Biltmore Medical Center on Highland.  Hopefully the lull in his practice forces him to reevaluate how he treats his patients.", "business_id": "9zlpLPhXYwK_STi2u8DjxQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3m0aWTZ7DVdJzRAkPUXizA", "review_id": "JSUINVDsHPV7WlBBqs8mig", "text": "Dr. Kramer has been my family physician for a few years and he is my favorite doctor of all time. I believe my two children would agree. True, he is busy, but he does care and he does take the time to talk to you about your medical concerns and issues. I feel extremely comfortable and confident in his abilities to ascertain and diagnose accurately. He is honest, funny and personable. I give him a five, even if he does run a little late, because he and his staff are forgiving if you do, too.", "business_id": "9zlpLPhXYwK_STi2u8DjxQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TnQHhiLKuSQAztYChfgesw", "review_id": "V9dVdniLj8YiDp4oDVcBlw", "text": "Very impressed with Dr Kramer.  He's very thorough and spends an unusual amount of time with you during your appt, not something you see much anymore.  He always has a student along with him and his manner of teaching combined with his dry sense of humor is refreshing.  The only reason I did not give him a 5 star review is because he usually is running behind quite a bit, however considering you know you will get your fair share of time with him when it's your turn, its not something I can whole heartedly complain about.   I would definitely recommend this office.", "business_id": "9zlpLPhXYwK_STi2u8DjxQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fIvDzLhs-cXbTKWp8P3eIA", "review_id": "5RZ_Qdb1TMDObxxAa31ceA", "text": "I rarely give 1 star reviews, but in this case I had no choice. I needed an appointment on fairly short notice so when I found Dr. Kramer had an opening for the next day I jumped on it. I made my appointment online via Zoc Doc. I was also able to fill out all my paperwork online avoiding a long wait at the office. Arrive at 3:30 for my 3:45 appointment. The office was filled with screaming children. The receptionist needed my ID and insurance card. I had to fill out a quick consent form which was fine. \n\n45 minutes later I'm summoned back to Dr. Kramer office. I waited another 10 minutes in there before his PA arrived. She then proceeds to ask  me every single question that I already answered online which should have eliminated this long ass process. Finally Dr. Kramer arrives at 5:00. More questions, more examining. His conclusion was that I did not have a bacterial infection. I did however have a viral infection. He prescribed a Z pack. 4 days later and I feel exactly the same. I called his office yesterday and told them what is going on. I was then told that what he prescribed won't work because I did not have a bacterial infection and viral infections go away on it's on in about 6 weeks, but the Dr. needs to see you again. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?????? I asked the lady what he was going to do different on my next visit that he didn't do on the first visit. No answer.\n\nNeedless to say, I will not be returning to Dr. Kramer. If you simply want to give your money away I suggest an organization like PAWS (pets are worth saving) because Dr. Kramer ripped me off and had the nerve to try to do it a second time.", "business_id": "9zlpLPhXYwK_STi2u8DjxQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qz0h4yH_l-KvNc7IMKBptw", "review_id": "WILIKoIxBeHjmb1bVwCrEw", "text": "I hate coming here, the receptionist seems mad always, she has a rude tone and makes you feel like you are annoying her.  I only cone here cus I'm leaving in a couple months but lawd this place needs a new crew not to mention dr. Kramer can be a rude one! I can tell he got irritated when he knew I had to be refered out..... read riviews in the end we make him business and his staff gets paid because we the patients bring business.... hmmm maybe they should think about this", "business_id": "9zlpLPhXYwK_STi2u8DjxQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "57ghQ4PJbGy-3LP7zSVnEg", "review_id": "c6Y4-De4_IAr_Qbh7rPokQ", "text": "Great steaks and martini's, one of this earth's ultimate combinations.\n\nHaving not been to a Morton's in awhile and continuing our ongoing quest for steakhouses across America, we settled on this Morton's only about 50 paces from the Ritz-Carlton front door.\n\nWith your usual steakhouse decor of wood, subdued lighting and dark colors we found it inviting from the start. Nothing peaks the taste buds before a good steak like an icy cold vodka martini and this one did not disappoint. A generous pour shaken with just a twist of lemon is just what 007 had in mind.\n\nSteak wise, the \"Chicago\" style 24 oz. bone in rib-eye was cooked to perfection. A nicely marbled piece of meat correctly charred on the outside leaving a nice flavorful juicy medium-rare on the inside. This paired with a very decent Whitehall Lane cab and sides of creamed spinach and split baked potato rounded out a satisfying meal.  \n\nWhile \"chains\" can sometimes become diluted and uneven, it's refreshing to see that Morton's still live up to their name and reputation. This one is worthy of repeat visits.", "business_id": "_BhzcKojv1gjdRINe3Gkig", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_vTyqTbfhZ-SlQVxz9HH8A", "review_id": "bEPvmw1bKOj1NVyczW_Caw", "text": "I've always had consistent quality of food and service here.  \n\nStandard menu....everything is a la carte.  I've been to this specific location about half a dozen times....\n\nI recommend City Hall or Mastro's (N. Scottsdale), over Morton's.  But between Fleming's and here, it's a tossup.  I would eat at either....but I would probably choose Fleming's over Morton's.", "business_id": "_BhzcKojv1gjdRINe3Gkig", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "N-D-d1Z4UybdlkK1HxlNPA", "review_id": "lLt4dkZiXPgsEuZXNHoVVw", "text": "We went to Morton's tonight with the intention of having the $19.78 Make-A-Wish burger. Pricey for a burger, but it was at a steak house, and for a good cause. \n\nWith the desire to end on a good note, here's the ugly:\n1. It's in the Camelback Esplanade, easily the most screwed up yet supposedly upscale shopping center in the valley that smells like poo.\n2. If one of the things that makes you \"cool\" is a verbal menu, you might want to make sure your servers know the menu. As a teacher, I have a fair amount of patience and mercy. Had we spent $200+ on dinner, which if we had partaken of their \"normal\" menu would have easily been the case, I would have been miffed. As it was, I was amused and a little concerned for the young man's career.\n3. If Big Wong's Chinese on Indian School can consistently serve me a flawlessly cooked and completely grit-free dish of scallops for $10, why can't you manage it? \n4. You're a steak place. If you can't cook my burger correctly, do you think I'm going to risk $50 on a steak? Just sayin'... I know Ruth's Chris and Capital Grill can do it right.\n\nAlright. It wasn't a TOTAL waste of time and money:\n1. Hubby liked his 5-onion soup. I thought it was too thick and had an odd herbal or even floral bouquet. But I am not the French Onion soup connoisseur.\n2. In spite of the done-ness issue, the burger was very well seasoned and tasty overall. You had a choice of 4 cheeses, onion and mushroom saute, and a side dish (any of their potato options or their standard salads). The Lyonnaise potatoes were really good, as was my baked potato, and as large as my two fists together).\n3. The drinks were tasty and strong, but expensive. Their beer selection is crap. \n\nOoops. What happened to the positive note? Extra star for the charity tie. There you go.", "business_id": "_BhzcKojv1gjdRINe3Gkig", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GnZWh25MyJD1d5FMKl3QmA", "review_id": "_Bgql1NLvNG-L4seA_3Y6g", "text": "The bone in rib eye keeps me coming back... juicy, tender, crispy-fatty and with intense steak taste, they always make me fat and happy. The other cuts (which my husband orders for some unknown reason, and I try) are good but aren't the standouts like the rib eye. It's all about the beef here, and if that's not what you are seeking, you'll be left wondering what the fuss is about. \n\nI know, it's a chain, it's as un-hip as it comes, but some days the dark \"good ol' boys\" atmosphere is perfect for tucking oneself away in a booth and devouring a hunk of beef and bottle of wine. There are simply times when it feels good to just be part of the middle-aged crowd and treated like a grown up. Heck, mid 40s is downright YOUNG here! \n\nAt the bar, a sliced NY strip is available, which the husband and I sometimes share. Many think the bar is too small, but if you come early it's usually almost empty, the martini selection is great, and the bartenders are personable. \n\nService runs from good to excellent. last night my husband ordered a glass of Australian zin that was so oaky if was like licking a board. The server observed that the wine wasn't being enjoyed and insisted on taking it off the bill despite our insisting that we 9ok, my hubby) chose, so we're happy to pay for it. they brought us a taste of an alternative which was very tasty (and not over-oaked, indicating 1) we should have asked them for advice; and 2) they know their wines, but selected a couple nice glasses of port instead. \n\nAnother big selling point is the AMC theater upstairs, a perfect place to sit and let the food and wine metabolize before driving home.", "business_id": "_BhzcKojv1gjdRINe3Gkig", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DMCGCo1D88u61SBx8jXAWg", "review_id": "u_ymd_1eWL5gTwkzWm2CPw", "text": "Its a mint to eat here my wife and I used to each here before BC (before children) and its pretty damn wonderful. The wait staff it there for you to wait on YOU. They are excellent, they want you to be happy they want you to have an excellent menu, they want their tip. \n\nIt is the old school-old world eats the steak is so tender you can slice it with a fork the lobster my wife had was massive and excellent. And they will shell it for you, you know how hard it is to get at the meat of these things. \n\nThe wine is excellent and its a wonderful place to visit if you can take out a low interest loan. \n\nOur bill out the door with tip was $310.00 for two people but that was years ago and I know it has not gotten cheaper.", "business_id": "_BhzcKojv1gjdRINe3Gkig", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r_Yk425RLFBqr5R1iTx58A", "review_id": "1ONcb3sCJvpirNyHaNc7_w", "text": "I've yet to try their dinners- however their happy hour is fab! Delicious 5 bucks a pop for iceberg wedge bites (tastyy mm) and had a few of their crabcakes (hitting close to my fave!) think they may have the best deals as far as a happy hour menu goes!", "business_id": "_BhzcKojv1gjdRINe3Gkig", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pv7DGHzZ-uqIUdOsqPpsVg", "review_id": "wbFXs8Po3UrnbIGLqYniEg", "text": "I cannot say enough good things about Morton's. The boyfriend and I celebrated Valentine's Day there last weekend and we could not have had a better experience.\n\nWe saw on their website that they are running a special -$99 dinner for two. What an amazing deal. You get salad, steak, seafood, 2 sides and dessert! You cannot beat it.\n\nWe each started with a caesar salad, which was huge! It was very good - not too heavy on the dressing. But I didn't want to eat too much because I knew we had so much more coming.\nThe deal comes with a half filet mignon for each person which is still a good size portion and your choice of seafood on the side. I ordered the bacon wrapped scallops and boyfriend ordered the shrimp. Each came in an order of three so we shared. The steak was done just right, it was so tender and tasty. And the seafood was amazing. The shrimp was in this buttery sauce that I just loved. It was almost better than the steak. \nFor our sides we chose potatoes lyonaisse (sp?) and sauteed mushrooms. The potatoes were tasty and the mushrooms were a great compliment to the steak - a really nice combo.\nFor dessert we each got a piece of their chocolate lava cake with a scoop of ice cream - very rich and very good. The cake was moist and the ice cream helped cut the richness of the fudge.\n\nI think some of the servings may have been smaller (like if you ordered the shrimp as an appetizer I think you get more than 3) but it was still more food than we could finish. We took a good portion of it all home and ate it as part of a meal the next day.\n\nThe service was excellent, and the atmosphere pleasant.  The only thing I didn't think was up to par was the bread. It's a big loaf of onion bread that was a little hard to cut and it just wasn't that great. Rolls would be better but hey, you don't want to fill up on bread anyway right? So not a big deal.\n\nMorton's is perfect for a special occasion or if you just want to make an occasion special.", "business_id": "_BhzcKojv1gjdRINe3Gkig", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nJ5UZqX_WrP0DAvZ_aE9IA", "review_id": "XXnPLejG46wPWBXg16BzzA", "text": "Steak was good, sides were jus O.K. The waitress was hot, that always helps. The service was excellent, the food is average and kind of expensive for what it is.", "business_id": "_BhzcKojv1gjdRINe3Gkig", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h45TojRL-9Z93LC5Cuzgpg", "review_id": "YpqKhWpwFoKEVQB3oFfT-w", "text": "If you like food consistency, then Morton's is for you.  The menu has been the same for as long as I can remember, but the food is always good.  \n\nI'm over the table-side presentation; pretty familiar with what broccoli and a potato look like.  Our waiter was so nervous trying to remember his script.  I pointed to the menu and ordered the Lobster Bisque (deliciously creamy with heat from white pepper) and the appetizer Shrimp Alexander.  Was served the dinner portion of the shrimp, but didn't make a fuss since it was my husband's birthday.  \n\nThey did a nice job for my husband's birthday with pretty sprinkles on the table and birthday printed menus and desert.  He loved his filet.", "business_id": "_BhzcKojv1gjdRINe3Gkig", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wBR79W688GHHVsZWF3dBqw", "review_id": "PPcxhQuVSghgrVNoacqpoQ", "text": "Great selection of steak and seafood. Not a place you go without increasing the limit on that Visa a little. We got the special salad, steak, seafood, 2 sides and dessert. After all was said and done we paid a little less than$200.00 for for an amazing meal and two glasses of wine for two people. It was worth every penny. We both got the Fillet Oskar, crab cakes,  asparagus, mashed potatoes, cheese cake, and the Merlot. It was a cozy 1940's type atmosphere with dim lights and attentive wait staff. It made me feel fancy :)", "business_id": "_BhzcKojv1gjdRINe3Gkig", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9-Y2cy-7rWPMHrkkYmXFfA", "review_id": "DvtgmZemb8KHkps1LQTvcA", "text": "Great steak.  I ordered the porterhouse cooked medium and it certainly did not disappoint.  The cesar salad was nothing special.  The lobster bisque was outstanding.  Service was about what I expected.  They go out of the way to meet your every need.  Personally, I don't really like that kind of over the top service, but I know this is how these places roll, so I can put up with it.", "business_id": "_BhzcKojv1gjdRINe3Gkig", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NCUcdDi9HQNkpdZA_970bg", "review_id": "54lhu3entMGwFG79JHasTQ", "text": "Such a great steakhouse! I could not have been more impressed with the experience. \n\nIt started with a knowledgeable bartender that put together a refreshing gin mixed drink and a solid gin martini (I always recommend Hendricks).  \n\nFor dinner, started with the oysters which were very good. For dinner I got the double cut bone in fillet. Talk about an amazing flavor! I really appreciated being able to see an example the cut prior to cooking the meat, very nice touch. \n\nFor dessert, I had the chocolate lava cake, which was delicious. The server was nice enough to give us a free VIP after dinner cocktail. \n\nI will be going back.", "business_id": "_BhzcKojv1gjdRINe3Gkig", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4fBoWddaekBhdSFhwIb1RA", "review_id": "N8uP4HbiPxfA7YbF6jou0g", "text": "Attended a buzzcation event tonight at Morton's. The venue was great and the right size for the amount of attendees, the food was GREAT and the service was the best I have seen at an event of this size. They served endives with blue cheese, salmon pinwheels, filet sandwiches and a tomato brioche that was superb. I hope they re book here for another event - either way I am sure to go back.", "business_id": "_BhzcKojv1gjdRINe3Gkig", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xrnAYMBODPFoYc7FFAbVQw", "review_id": "tbTbRdRMvgQ_ae6uLLGiDg", "text": "Ok, it is a good steak, but not nearly the best I have had...that would be Cattleman's outside of ale Paso. And certainly do not feel we got what we paid for. We shared a meal and still paid over $200. Bartender was rude. We complained. Management was respectful of us and got us our cocktails herself and comped them. Not good enough for the money. Will not return.", "business_id": "_BhzcKojv1gjdRINe3Gkig", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "a_raVbErFAEx848zV-pgkQ", "review_id": "1PEDGimNkiqzOwHFwFRbhA", "text": "I travel frequently, work late, and don't always have time to make reservations before a late meal opportunity. We were greeted In an unwelcoming manner at 9pm at this Morton's. That along with waiting a solid 10 minutes before getting menus just made us feel even more \"rude\". The stuffy vibe needs to change for us to come back....Morton's is nice and convenient from the Ritz,  but i'd drive the extra few miles to City Hall next time.\nThe food was good although the Seafood platter - oysters, lobster, crab were below average compared to other Mortons. Steak is probably better in the desert.", "business_id": "_BhzcKojv1gjdRINe3Gkig", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Kxa94vR3pX93B8_le9Pvsg", "review_id": "Z9tyVutxB5Ap6A2aWzYsrg", "text": "We came in late at 9:30 on a friday night after being turned away by another place at 8:50. Mortons was happy to see us! They treated us beautifully. I had the filet and my husband had the rib eye. A lucious dinner with all the trimmings. Pricey yes, but at least you get the very best here. Our server was wonderful and she made us laugh the entire evening. A wonderful place and it was beautiful and very club like inside.", "business_id": "_BhzcKojv1gjdRINe3Gkig", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tZqJoyI0dQoQCn_oRmhPrA", "review_id": "xcZWt7Fj9XVCDSK05fhV8g", "text": "I do not give 1 star reviews based upon a bad experience unless everything was terrible.  I try to be very fair.  \nSo on the plus side:\nGreat Ambiance and Decor\nStaff was very polite and friendly\nOn the negative side- \nRather then  write  it all out again, I will simply place what I sent as a complaint through Morton's Website. \n\nTo whom this may concern:\n\nI want you to know that I will be placing this on yelp and also on my face book account to document how seriously upset I am at the night I had at Morton's.  The location I visited was 2501 E. Camelback Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85016. I am not a person that looks for free stuff, nor am I a person that normally goes this far with a complaint. Tonight is different, tonight was the night me and my wife were to celebrate our 2nd year anniversary. \n\nWe got to your establishment early and everyone was exceptionally nice. The only issue we had with your floor staff was we had to wait for a while for tea and water refills. Other than that everyone was very accommodating.  Now unfortunately our table had a direct view of your pass through window and the two chefs standing there.  This is where our story takes a drastic turn for the worst. You see your restaurant had a total of 4 tables occupied so your chefs were bored.  \nOne chef , a younger man wearing glasses,  folded his arms and then placed his hands inside the pits of his arms.  Now I understand that he has a chef coat on, but it seemed a little unprofessional. That is until we saw the second chef,  an older man with a mustache.  I will never in all my days forget this disgusting person.  This man started by picking what was either scabs or calluses on one of his hands. Notice I said picking them, not scratching his hand,  but actually picking  things off his hand and throwing them to the ground.  Then, he took off his chef hat and started scratching his scalp. Now at this point my wife was giggling a little bit because she was so shocked this was happening.  Then I think I threw up in my mouth a little when I saw the man actually pick his nose and then run his hand back and forth across his nostrils.  \nRight after we see this our salads arrived.  They were nicely prepared and tasted great. A couple bites into my salad I noticed something strange on one of the anchovies. That's when I pulled about an inch long whisker out of my salad. It had a nice large root  on the end which tells me it was pulled and not one that just accidently fell in. So it is very obvious to me that your kitchen staff in general doesn't understand the importance of hygiene and food preparation.  My wife walked out of the restaurant and I called for the manager.  Now the manager took my information and stated Morton's would be contacting me.  He also was very empathetic and apologized several times.  However, he said something to me that astounded me. He said this is not the norm for Morton's. He said you strive to be the best and give your customers great food and service. He told me that Morton's employees never do what this older chef did and that he would be dealt with immediately.  Now I really believe the manager believes what he is saying, However, I am not sure if he is truly looking at his employee's with unbiased eyes.  If Morton's employees hold such high regard for hygiene and service then why didn't anyone of the other employees ever say anything about this older chef? There was a third person, a stockier build gentleman in a white shirt that was leaning over the pass through talking to both chefs while all this was going on. Why didn't he say anything? Why, was he there talking to the chef's anyway? He didn't even have a hair net on, yet he is leaning through a pass through were food is being prepared,  cracking  jokes and  distracting people from what is actually a fairly dangerous job. My salad which probably was never touched by either one of those chefs had a whisker in it. A whisker that had been pulled out of someone's body as you could tell by the big root on it. So I am sorry to say this but either the manager who was truly nice and trying to do damage control is not is not paying attention, or he has other responsibilities that are taking him away from quality control and staff regulation. Then to add insult to injury, I had to pay for using the parking garage.", "business_id": "_BhzcKojv1gjdRINe3Gkig", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "35_ZCjAbIHr_YyvVipmkLw", "review_id": "rNTD35oV6Ia2ZVAgjEld_Q", "text": "Noted on the OT reservation it was hubby's 50th birthday. The Morton's staff was super. Our table was strewn with decorative confetti and menus that were customized at the top with Happy 50th Birthday (we kept them as momentos). The Maitre D' & General Manager greeted my hubby with birthday wishes. The Hostess took our picture and returned with a nice card with staff signatures that held the picture.  Nice quiet atmosphere for a Saturday night. Seating was very comfy. We could see the kitchen straight on. \n\nThe menu was kinda old school high end steak house fare. I had the \"smaller\" Rib eye. It was really heavily salted and a came medium when I requested med. rare, very disappointed. The rib eye was well marbled but it was just okay. Hubby was happy with his double cut Filet Mignon and was done to his liking. Asparagus & Brussel sprouts were excellent. We received a complimentary birthday dessert with candles! I had the yummy chocolate mousse.\n\n We had lovely service from our waiter, Brandon.", "business_id": "_BhzcKojv1gjdRINe3Gkig", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tZqJoyI0dQoQCn_oRmhPrA", "review_id": "cOiKpEPRiCOvtmE6VmLdvQ", "text": "I wanted to update my review, by letting people know that the Morton's team got a hold of me. They set us up at the Scottsdale location with a pretty substantial gift certificate. Both GM's at each location were kind and courteous.  There is only one reason I can not give five stars.  Simply put, Morton's just doesn't have the bang for the buck when it comes to food. Yes, the food is good. Yes the streaks were good. Yes the steaks and sides were big enough to share. Standard restaurant has 100 to 150 percent mark up on wine. That means a 15 dollar bottle of wine is 30 to 45 dollars. I paid 60 dollars for a $13 bottle of wine. 21 Dollars for a shrimp Cocktail with 2 shrimp. Please understand I realize you pay for ambiance and yes I know the steaks are USDA prime.", "business_id": "_BhzcKojv1gjdRINe3Gkig", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SXjlK7mtXuQiOpudJG3SMw", "review_id": "IwXX8r3K7YlQAYqgxXEI5Q", "text": "I'm reviewing Happy Hour (they call it 'power hour').  I always look to yelpers to help me know what to order.  So here you go.\n\nThe bartenders always say that the filet sandwiches are the most popular but the hamburgers are the best.  I've had both. Both are good - but you know how awesome a good burger is don't you?  Get those.\n\nAlso must get the iceberg wedge bites.  How smart to make them small - and easy to divide up between the husband and I.  So happy.\n\nThe chicken - skip it.  Or just drive through McDonalds and get some on the way home if you want chicken nuggets.\n\nThe crab is good.  We only got it once cause my sister-in-law was visiting and insisted on getting them (we're stuck in our burger and iceberg wedge bite rut).  So ok, they are the best crab cakes I've had in years - really almost all crab and not all breading like other places.  But they serve them on little buns with bacon and lettuce - which is ok and if you're inventive you could pull the crab cakes off the buns eat them as crab cakes, then eat a little blt sandwich.\n\nThe drink menu is limited, but it's one reason we go there.  Why don't more places have a Manhattan on the happy hour menu? grrrr - leaves us going here or Donovan's all the time (which btw has the bigger and better Manhattan on the happy hour menu - they use Woodford Reserve - mmm - but the food is limited, and I find Mortons bar more cozy).  They do have a couple girly drinks - a Cosmo and some Palm Beach thingy.\n\nOh, and if you like a crowded rowdy popular happy hour, either go elsewhere, or come here late on game nights - visiting teams will often stop by after the game is over.", "business_id": "_BhzcKojv1gjdRINe3Gkig", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-Oz4_yM-0ZRAa1NmIIacGA", "review_id": "7f2bElZFC0ocp4fdFYY3gg", "text": "Dinner last night was fabulous...again! Thanks to Jared for the service that is ALWAYS excellent. The New York was cooked to perfection and the sides were fantastic too! Great food and great service...It never fails!!!!", "business_id": "_BhzcKojv1gjdRINe3Gkig", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uLl--7BS9Cj6qOY2IqoyiA", "review_id": "UTpVVJ_4C3CVIrDXPLVRKA", "text": "Morton's is the quintessential steak house. While others feel it is a place for the \"good old boys\", it is none the less, one of the absolute prize steakhouses of the world. Morton's is a chain, and can be found in many countries of the world. I have eaten in many of them ranging from Hong Kong to New York and the food is consistent wherever you choose to go.\n\nDrinks at Morton's are nothing to sneeze at. They are always made with premium brands and are more than adequate for most people. (Their chocolate Godiva martini is to die for!)\n\nA word of warning - all food at Morton's is a la carte, and portions are big. Should you order a tomato as a salad expect to see one of the largest and most succulent tomatoes on your plate, perfectly presented. Morton's has a large assortment of entrees ranging from lobster bisque to shrimp cocktail (not sure if those are shrimp or small lobsters) to tuna tartar, crab cakes and perfect oysters on the half shell. Always remember that portions are huge and you still have the main course coming!\n\nSpeaking of main courses - in a word - unbelievable.\n\nThe portions, once again, are huge, and their meats are all true prime. Your waitperson will wheel a cart of the meats to your table so that you can make your selection. Watch out for that 3 pound lobster - It's alive on the cart and just could nip your finger if you get it too close!\n\nFor a real treat try the porterhouse or the Chicago bone in rib eye. Truly amazing to eat. The prime rib (Friday and Saturday only) are wonderful but if you want it you will need to come early - it's a limited cut of beef at the restaurant - when they run out that's it for the night.\n\nFor lighter fare they also have assorted fish and chicken dishes as well as spectacular lamb chops.\n\nFor sides, try the creamed spinach, the Lyonnaise potatoes, or share a small football sized baked potato.\n\nDesserts are legendary at Morton's. Some like the chocolate souffle must be ordered at the beginning of the meal, but oh are they worth it. The desserts are made with the same care as the entire rest of the meal and are just as fattening! For a change of pace, try their fresh berries - you won't be disappointed and it will help with your waistline. Do plan on bringing a doggie bag (perhaps several doggie bags) home with you.\n\nSanitation is impeccable, and the bathrooms are gorgeous. This is a terrific special occasion place. Valet parking out front.\n\nI rate this a 5 star restaurant. (Expensive but worth every penny)", "business_id": "_BhzcKojv1gjdRINe3Gkig", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T8Q_p8G2RskpyFM4-C_LpQ", "review_id": "_CmYoeDriE4GCjcoGzRdKg", "text": "Hubby and I decided since we were visiting Scottsdale and part of the trip we had a tumultuous time we had to have a special dinner and treat. \n\nI booked a reservation on Open Table for the same day. When we entered the restaurant the maitre'd greeted us with a nice smile and hello. He notice we were both wearing dark pants and gave us black napkins to ensure that lint from the white napkins would not get on our dark clothing. \n\nWe were seated immediately and given menus. The waiter came and got our drink orders and returned back with them in less than 5 minutes. \n\nWe already knew what we wanted to order as I looked at the web site and noticed that Morton's had a special prixe fix menu. The menu was salad (wedge or caesar), fillet mignon, 1 side and a dessert for $109. \n\nMy husband upgraded to the rib eye instead of having the single cut fillet mignon. Both steaks were cooked and seasoned to perfection and the baked potato was HUGE! \n\nThe waiter came with a tray of all the fixings needed to load up a potato. The only thing that was not on the tray was chives. When I asked for chives the waiter went back to the kitchen and immediately brought back chives and sprinkled them on my potato. \n\nThe dessert was a choice of key lime pie or creme brulee which was exciting. Creme brulee is my favorite dessert and key lime pie is my husband's favorite. Needless to say we were satisfied all the way around. \n\nThe waiter knew how much I loved creme brulee and when we got to the dessert course he joked that there was no creme brulee that day. I was briefly taken a back but the waiter could not hold a straight face and began laughing and said he was just kidding. It was really funny and we all had a good laugh. \n\nThe food was great and the service was AWESOME!!! \n\nThanks Morton's for making our visit that was full of drama much better and from then on the trip got better. \n\nYes we will definitely visit Morton's in Phoenix again.", "business_id": "_BhzcKojv1gjdRINe3Gkig", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-Oz4_yM-0ZRAa1NmIIacGA", "review_id": "9VQsH1QOsd3oSAaiMMni1A", "text": "At the end of the day, you just want someone to take care of you.  OUR someone is the Gen'l Mgr, Michael Colleluori and bartender, Jared....we receive such great service and its the one place that we can go and KNOW that our food will arrive, hot and delicious.  Cajun style, bone-in Rib Eye, is what I'm talking about!!  Perfectly cooked (thanks, chef!) along with some lyonnaise potatoes and salad.  Topped off with heavenly cheesecake and now I just need someone to drive me home!  (which reminds me!  Shout out to the valet!!)  Thanks again for a great evening!", "business_id": "_BhzcKojv1gjdRINe3Gkig", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EcjQPslhLt5v6WKhh0a56g", "review_id": "MLEvflNUhPHA9pWisKzdAw", "text": "Heaven! That is all I have to say!", "business_id": "_BhzcKojv1gjdRINe3Gkig", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "3gbvQ5HA-KhB6wkfumO1kg", "text": "The Biltmore has two courses: the Adobe and the Links. I get out there as often as I can, and these are my favorite courses in town to play. Apparently it isn't often enough because I can't seem to shimmy my score much under 90 with any frequency. \n\nAnyhow, of the two, I prefer the Links. It is much more picturesque and manages to frame more of the southwestern desert landscape. The 16th hole on the backside of the Links is one of the best views of the city . . .\n\nThe Adobe is more old-school, and easier (not that I have the right to call any golf course \"easy\"). It is rolling and green with less water than the Links and much more room for error as many of the fairways bleed together. There are more trees on Adobe and it almost feels like you're no longer in Arizona . . . until you realize that the sun is about to set and it's still well over a hundred degrees. \n\nThe restaurant/bar offers good fare at reasonable prices and the air conditioning is always blasting in the summer months. There is GPS on all the carts and the staff is friendly and helpful.", "business_id": "SSpo77CXIwCjEjhxEDYslg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "O3DLanQ9RxzyoNj0rVXBZw", "review_id": "uz7nJRQ4kUaULJFlIMcMbQ", "text": "Just played the Links course at the Biltmore for the first time. If there were a 3.5 star rating, I would have chosen that.  \n\nGreat service from the time you get there.  Very much has the feel of a country club including bag boys, a nice restaurant and a decent pro shop.  The only downside is the awful beers they offer on the course and at the turn.  (Some of us have slightly more refined tastes than Budweiser and the like.)\n\nThe course is enjoyable, although there are less than obvious hazards and layouts.  For instance, on #2 there is water down the left side in three separate lakes.  While the first is plainly visible, you can easily drive the second lake yet not know it's there.  Get a yardage guide or ask a local for help.  The layout is very typical of a resort as it is strung out over a huge distance and doesn't flow very well.  I wouldn't reccomend trying to walk.  In fact, I'm not sure they would let you if you wanted to.\n\nThe pace of play was a PUNISHING 5 hours.  According to the locals and the starter, they use 5 minute separations which causes this backup virtually everyday.  In all my experience, I don't know of another course in the world that uses separations that tight.  Management should be ashamed of themselves.  We were backed up 3 groups deep on every Par 3 and many of the Par 4s.  There is no excuse for this.  On top of that, the group in front of us was playing from the blue tees and had no business doing so.  People, please check your ego.  If you can't shoot below 90 on a regular basis, move up to the White tee box.\n\nGood deals can be had on golfnow.com.  I certainly wouldn't pay full price.", "business_id": "SSpo77CXIwCjEjhxEDYslg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Qw9bEL0ylJ2UVvQpCxFv0Q", "review_id": "HwAcpxCYC3vUX95kcpT9hA", "text": "It is a pretty nice golf course although sometimes I get a little carried away by the homes in the area.", "business_id": "SSpo77CXIwCjEjhxEDYslg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z7UGgqFrHrdjhvnVRxLrcA", "review_id": "gvuZq16RoyPRXoIBH6Jy3A", "text": "My wife and I played both tracks this past week and were pleasantly surprised.  First of all, you are in one of the most exclusive areas of Phoenix, which can be a little intimidating but the staff is very warm and welcoming and quickly makes you feel at ease.  \n\nThe golf is typical resort and very playable for players of all ability.  The greens and fairways were in great shape and the carts have GPS.  Some earlier reviews I read complained about the pace of play.  They must have listened because we played the Adobe in 4 hours even and the Links in 3:50.  This with a fairly full tee sheet!\n\nMy only complaint is that the restaurant stopped serving food at 3pm...I usually like to end the day with a beer and a sandwhich but that didn't happen.  Also, the beer on the golf cart is very limiting...just your standard watered down swill.\n\nWe would definitely play again!", "business_id": "SSpo77CXIwCjEjhxEDYslg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DtrCcsdxQPK12FWHqtDRcQ", "review_id": "jeip6MajNgaeRW2wQg4MsA", "text": "Found a great rate on Golf Now - called in and spoke with Brad. He was extremely friendly, courteous, and gave great advice on what course to play. Hole 15 on the Links Course has incredible views and I recommend this course to anyone looking for a great value. One of the oldest courses in Phoenix too!", "business_id": "SSpo77CXIwCjEjhxEDYslg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "D5J4mKahKvUBJUTWanZwdA", "review_id": "5kMZadwdvEDgACP3A6rogQ", "text": "I am so fortunate to live near this 36 hole course. The Adobe is a more traditional course with forgiving fairways and greens. The Links course encircles the Biltmore homes and will give you a better challenge with awkward lies and elevated tees. The courses can play very slow so you may want to try playing later in the day. You can't beat the rate if you live in the valley and the course is always in great shape for the amount of play. \n\nStaff is extremely friendly and the restaurant offers great food at a reasonable price. I would stay clear of the course on the weekends in the morning. You will play a 5+ hour round.", "business_id": "SSpo77CXIwCjEjhxEDYslg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "kGgAARL2UmvCcTRfiscjug", "review_id": "OcLUVXAvFUd6JuxgXDrSJg", "text": "I was lucky enough to play in an exclusive charity tournament last month at the Links Course here.  The course is old with many large trees that winds through the Biltmore neighborhood.  Because of it's age, the trees are large and come into play on many holes.  That's what makes it fun.\n\nThe front 9 of the Links course is very flat, while the back 9 runs through the rolling hills and offers great views of Camelback Mtn and other area landmarks.  The 15th hole is a Par 3 that has a great view from the elevated tee.\nhttp://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/arizona-biltmore-golf-courses-phoenix?select=RmvjTxU1tFBH1y780Zgf6g#RmvjTxU1tFBH1y780Zgf6g\n\nThe biggest downside to this place is the age of it's facilities.  The clubhouse is old and very small.  So is the pro-shop.  The parking lot is tiny too.  Because of these limitations, the post-tournament activities are staged outside...which isn't too great when you've been playing in the hot sun all day....I'd rather be inside a cool, air-conditioned building than out in a sweltering hot tent.\n\nOverall, the event and day of golf was fun and for a good cause.  I think if they invested some money on course updates and new facilities, it could be a 5 Star course.  For now, it gets 4 Stars from me.\n\nReturn Factor - 90%", "business_id": "SSpo77CXIwCjEjhxEDYslg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kuRsRz7X2Yb3ABuccijJDA", "review_id": "SDHzegSVyHaI6Wk4Oh7Dfw", "text": "As a Phoenician, the Biltmore holds a special place in my heart. As a golfer, I wasn't let down in the slightest. You can't beat the quality of the course or the service for the price. Even in late November, you can still get a tee time for around $35 if you're an AZ resident! (Book on GolfNow) \n\nI showed up about an hour and a half early before playing the Adobe course.  The practice area was great. A very nice driving range and chipping/putting green with bunkers and plenty of tricky areas to practice getting up and down from. \n\nThe course itself felt long and sprawling. It's beautiful and well kept and provided plenty of challenges to a higher handicapper like me. However, it's no so hard as to be frustrating or discouraging in any way. \n\nThere are plenty of bunkers and water comes into play on a few holes. There's also a pretty fair amount of old Phoenix money around here, with mansions lining the fairways. This place has been pandering to the Arizona elite for decades. In fact, I believe it's the second-oldest golf course in the state. \n\nThe service is top notch all the way. Someone is there to meet you at your car to take your clubs when you arrive. After my round, another guy met me at the drop off area and cleaned my club heads. I'm not used to getting that kind of five-star treatment as I usually play muni courses, so I was very surprised. \n\nI'm definitely going to play the Adobe course again as it's right down the street from me. I can't wait to try out the Links course one of these days. \n\nIf you do play here, take some time to check out the restaurant and bar in the resort lobby. The place is packed with interesting bits of Arizona History and the architecture and lighting is amazing. I wandered up to the second floor to scope out some of the old pics. Also, I have to mention that every sitting U.S. President since Herbert Hoover  has spent at least one night at the Biltmore. Well, except President Obama, but I'm sure he'll swing by for a night before his term is up :)", "business_id": "SSpo77CXIwCjEjhxEDYslg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hwEFKnK2wjkqkYj3RLpmdQ", "review_id": "RlyBhDaJOa9pcmKwrkHJhw", "text": "Pace of play was VERY slow, 5 hour round on a very short course.  The holes are close together so keep a lookout for the players on parallel fairways because we were either hit into or had to wait for someone out of the wrong fairway on 25% of the holes.  The front nine is not too challenging, the back is much better...the greens on the back are more challenging.  The staff was friendly and knowledgeable and the surrounding mansions are fun to look at and provide something to look at when you have to wait on every shot but I won't be back.", "business_id": "SSpo77CXIwCjEjhxEDYslg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3yXfFtza-or-6Cis92lTEw", "review_id": "63Rt-Eigp4GysMy99ku3YQ", "text": "If you elect to play either of the Arizona Biltmore courses be prepared for a slow round of up to 5 hours. The club is under separate ownership from the Biltmore Hotel. Hotel guests pay considerably higher green fees than local residents. The owners of the courses pack as many people on the course as possible and do little to maintain a decent pace of play. Sometimes they run out of carts. Today's round took 5 hours on Adobe. The lead group had three open holes in front of them. Two groups behind us quit and we still had 3 groups waiting to tee off on 18. This is not an uncommon occurrence, and it's frustrated members for some time. Some have quit and joined elsewhere. The current owners have done little to rectify the situation and have demonstrated no inclination to do so. They have taken bad management to a new level. As for the courses, Links is more sporty and diverse than Adobe. The Adobe dates back to 1928 and is pretty wide open making for a lot of wayward shots into adjacent fairways. This once proud facility is but a shell of it's former self. I attempted to post this review on the course's website, but the \"write review\" link did not function. All but two of the reviews posted were at least 6 years old.", "business_id": "SSpo77CXIwCjEjhxEDYslg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K_n5wVz12jUYibUHI32c4w", "review_id": "EIiOchXlvC5T6w27qI2cRw", "text": "Damn fine place to play a beautiful game of golf. Well kept greens, landscaping maintenance is superb and the staff is very friendly. The course offers some good difficulty but is a bit more forgiving than desert courses.", "business_id": "SSpo77CXIwCjEjhxEDYslg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NHXGjrYvojDdommK8fr3Eg", "review_id": "22N6ZThi_3hw-cXr330nHA", "text": "Played the Links Course for the first time and will not be back.  The greens on the front nine were in terrible shape, like putting on the fairway.  Started at 3:30 and still paid $32 for the round, overpriced.", "business_id": "SSpo77CXIwCjEjhxEDYslg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QfdqvcKtLBr15pMggtAjHg", "review_id": "G2lCLRPdambQe5_5XVu3YQ", "text": "as this has been my first time with a chiro, i really have nothing to compare it to, but i have been so pleasantly surprised with the customer service and the results that i'm showering CAS chiropractic with 5 stars.  they must only hire the friendliest people in phoenix (seriously, not the nicest town, but these folks are MINNESOTA nice.)  they all know my name, where i'm from, and what i do (and ask about such things!) after only a few visits.  \nmy hips feel much better while running, and i can do the elliptical without my feet going numb (a big plus, because that's generally pretty disconcerting).  BRAVO CAS chiropractic!", "business_id": "oMmTeuxyY-wFEstvXCOKaQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mR1hWOIBRMJorZvZL6ZjkA", "review_id": "miLd8gtw7hi0shWxLArfBg", "text": "I am so impressed with Dr. Cas and the staff.  They spend so much time on you unlike those quick in-and-out chiropractic offices.  Dr. Cas spent a lot of time going over my x-rays and explained every bone and muscle that was compromised.  They always take their time and are completely amazing.  I would highly recommend this place!", "business_id": "oMmTeuxyY-wFEstvXCOKaQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oXBahXJCXUEATm5IVexw8A", "review_id": "N4ZrzQ59VmfG454XB70Weg", "text": "Came here to buy the lady something sparkly for her finger and was greeted promptly.  The folks behind the counter were super helpful when I needed them, but weren't too up in my grill.  They have some nice stuff that won't cost you a fortune.  Two thumbs up!", "business_id": "PaBjO5u25govLw1m8pI9Hg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VkdlFYMn43n9hx8XQVUHQw", "review_id": "Nc8oGSLTYw3ozduTsa1YQA", "text": "Apparently, I've been on yelp since 2009 and never written a review; Well here it goes: If yelp had a negative star rating it would be a negative 10!!!  I bought my husbands \"platinum\"  wedding band here last April and found out today that they gave me a 14k white gold band; Thank god for Molinas and their honesty. The story doesn't stop here, they wouldn't even get a manager to help my husband until I got there, and their computer system was down.  They cant tell me anything til Monday!!! I hope nobody else has been duped.  Beware!  I feel cheated and very appalled that this happened.  This story isn't over, so let's see how much worse it can get...", "business_id": "PaBjO5u25govLw1m8pI9Hg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VkdlFYMn43n9hx8XQVUHQw", "review_id": "cFklCPAaqcbz_cbJ0BRfGA", "text": "It's been about 3 weeks since this incident happen, I wish I could say it improved, but it didn't, it got much worse.  After we finally got in touch with Mr. Olson, he apologized and tried to blame it on the supplier saying they mismarked the ring, even though the last time we had spoken with somoeone it was because of a \"bad employee\".   They agreed to replace the ring from the supplier, yet last Friday,  they informed my husband they just got the materials and the ring would be done shortly ( they made the ring, big mistake).  The ring was such poor quality , that I actually laughed when I saw it.  Their were scorch marks around the crooked channel set diamonds.  The wave actually covered part of the diamond. I was livid!  I took the ring to another jeweler, because Mr. Olson had agreed to allow an outside appraisal event hough they did their own (that was a joke).  The other jeweler I took the ring to was appalled by the quality of the ring.  She said the scorch marks on the ring  were from them trying to solder the diamonds in.  She also saw bubbles in the platinum along with the crooked channel setting.  I took the ring back to Mr. Olson right after speaking with the other jeweler, and he didn't understand why I was so upset.  He finally admitted to seeing the wave in the ring and heard him discuss it with his jeweler about the quality.  He tried to tell me that they were rushed and then the reason they couldn't order another ring was because it was an \"Estate ring\" (this was new)......Finally he offered me a refund \"Because I obviously can't make you happy\", well no you can't if you provide poor service and poor quality materials.  Its extremely upsetting that we no longer have our rings that we made our vows with...That's something we can never get back.  \nFortunately, we went to Molina's this afternoon and purchased our new beautiful and symmetrical wedding bands.  Their service and quality were amazing and comforting.  I wish we would have purchased our bands here from the beginning (lesson learned). By the way, has I was talking with Mr. Olson, he had opened up a folder with our names on it,  he had a printed copy of my yelp review and stapled it to the folder...so  guess this is another one he can add!!!!", "business_id": "PaBjO5u25govLw1m8pI9Hg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1Zy4W8RWI2WtKDIk3oJprg", "review_id": "f8GACh-b394KNUA79ZWkig", "text": "We just recently got married and I want to thank Darrell and Bonnie for helping my husband (now) in finding the perfect ring. Everytime we have entered their gallery they have always been so accommodating and understanding. Bonnie has a gift in picking the perfect peice for the client! \nEveryone is always so nice and we love the dogs!", "business_id": "PaBjO5u25govLw1m8pI9Hg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qcOqU2892rdhTXvCo-EiBw", "review_id": "fuV73BBUHTQv6SZUOeaDdw", "text": "I've been to this jeweler twice and both times I needed jewelry repaired (a few necklaces & one bracelet). They helped me both times, all my jewelry turning out completely fixed, free of charge! The bracelet I brought in was missing a part of the chain, and he took the bracelet apart and reconstructed it with a different chain I had from a broken necklace and it looks beautiful now! Love them here.", "business_id": "PaBjO5u25govLw1m8pI9Hg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sN-jIj63-vtYm80Ng9vaLQ", "review_id": "ectfec77HcSaFLeMtgnsUw", "text": "If I could give more than 5 stars, I would!!!  I called for a jewelry appraisal for insurance purposes and spoke to Shane who was more than helpful and very professional.  He quoted me a fair price for three rings and had them cleaned as well.  I had also brought in a ring that I purchased aboard a cruise ship and he had to deliver the bad news that the stones were not the quality I had been told (another story).....We had a very nice, albeit not so fun conversation, about how to handle that situation.\n\nI came back the next day to pick up my rings and appraisals.  He was very personable and explained each appraisal to me.  He also told me to come back in three to six months to have my rings cleaned free of charge and said that no jeweler should charge me for that service.\n\nI will definitely be back and would highly recommend them to all my friends.  I had mentioned that I had a jeweler that I loved and trusted in CA before we moved here to AZ seven years ago, but hadn't found one here.  I have now!", "business_id": "PaBjO5u25govLw1m8pI9Hg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bw-fgTlwHuJ8z8qNRUxpoQ", "review_id": "WIRmJyg2lV4UR1nkJvvxoA", "text": "Had the pleasure of working with Shane to do an appraisal on my engagement ring for insurance purposes. He was friendly, knowledgeable and walked me through how he got to his calculation so I left feeling really comfortable with the appraisal. I'll definitely go back to them next time I'm in the market for some jewels :)", "business_id": "PaBjO5u25govLw1m8pI9Hg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "YoBu4TVcP5YHKOC35NPXQQ", "review_id": "StFtioeUbO6Sk30LmDX3cg", "text": "you know that scene in Goodfellas where all the mobbed up dudes are at the Copa with their girlfriends? this place is kinda like that, only classier. mirrors and black&white tile everywhere, fake palm trees, and a $14 shrimp cocktail appetizer with shrimp the size of lobster tails. the food is ok, not sure if we'd go back again.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2006-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7GC9fVWKa4a1ZmBGLH6Uww", "review_id": "yzZqrppUIiAEl0zVoXyRbA", "text": "this restaurant is so gaudy it's amazing.\n\nplenty of Fat Tony types mililng about and chit chatting with the regulars, the food is unbelievably good...but it'sreally the decor taht makes this place awesome.\n\nthe bar area is an explosion of 70s disco era over the top glitz, with a long bar area that features a classic black and white checkered floor and full wall mirrors accented by neon lights that run the length. seating features tables with pole coming right out the middle, and if you come during the day, you will see sugar daddy's taking their pets from Bourbon Street (a strip club accross the street) out for lunch a field trip dance.\n\ni had a friend who worked the bar here for years and oh the stories she woudl tell! on a side note, i also had a friend who worked at Bourbon Street and she had quite a few tales herself.\n\ndef go for at least a happy hour, check out the menu and atmosphere first to decide if you like the absuridity of this place.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "rjlb-7-JcmM6fR64ZpyTug", "review_id": "WPlDMHaDbyCEl9-RYwB0VQ", "text": "Hands down, my favorite restaurant of all time.  My grandparents have been going to Avanti since the 70's!  It does have a mobster vibe and I think I have actually seen mob activity there before, but that is what makes it unique. The service is impeccable and I have never had a bad meal. They have the best gnocchi I have ever put into my mouth, it is served in a pasta trio with other pastas of the day.  Another tasty dish is the osso bucco.  You really should try this place at least once.  It would be great for a nice date.  I don't think that they strictly enforce a dress code, but you'll want to dress up a little- not a baseball hat and jeans type of place. Also, you'll want to make a reservation.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "2KyJLMY3jmASmwtnmlBuvw", "review_id": "nE1u3ga9ZFxBD4I-s9p-3g", "text": "Great food!  Great service!  Price - not for the faint-of-heart, but reasonable.\n\nThe previous reviews give you an idea of the ambience of Avanti.  I'll just add that The noir ambience is dominated by low-key lighting . . . and deep shadows, creating feelings of intimacy & privacy. . .  even in the middle of the room.\n\nI'll go back whenever you invite me to go. . .  and some other times too!\n\nThey serve larger portions than I want to surround, so I usually take home what's left on my plate.  It's great the next day.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "NXbUB8hYs9jPjPJzhZ0VgQ", "review_id": "pVibQle2eDV5Fb7yocBJ8g", "text": "This is the BEST Italian food in Phoenix. The \"Goodfellas\" vibe is understated. What I loved was the 80s decor, and I mean that in the best way possible! Leopard print, glass block, neon, LOVE IT LOVE IT!", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "5p8cCKiCbru9FL7HNDYCbQ", "review_id": "hKPMWAFHeXFSvT0OIZP3tg", "text": "Good service, great food, good place for a date, not a good place to hang out with friends. Full bar, servers take time to make sure you are happy with what you are ordering and with what you get", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "caELu3OqZm8LkdikpmEB4w", "review_id": "D9HzIONLyumpxyYejCUrfA", "text": "Me and my lady friend went here for dinner last night. We were a little underdressed but no one seemed to mind. We were promptly greeted and seated. Even though this was our first time dinning here, the waitstaff made us feel like we were regulars. The food was amazing. The fried calamari was cooked perfectly and paired with a great tasting spicy marinara. The salads were average but good, and the entrees really stood out. I had the Veal Marsala, which was off the charts. After 35 years these guys know how to cook veal. It was pounded very thin and melted in my mouth. The lady had the salmon, which was parmesean crusted and very good. It was mild and wonderful. The tiramisu for dessert was also great. Next time though i will get the pasta as the were making it fresh in the restauraunt. I have to give that a try. The ambiance was great. I don't think they have changed anything since it opened in 1974. It's not trendy or chic but it is classy and takes you back in time. It does seem like it attracts an older generation, but if more people try this food they will flock there in droves. I can not wait to go back.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "giwXX8ODMCGoGgBD0wnelw", "review_id": "Ob8lx2FJyl9ycDcqLv2m8A", "text": "Started off with the garlic bread - nothing special but done right, next was Insalata Capricciosa - salad greens, dressed with balsamic vinegar and creamy flavorful gorgonzola cheese, which stayed crisp even after an hour.  The \"Involtini of Eggplant\" with mozzarella and fontina with tomato basil sauce was excellent.  While my love and I waited for the shared main course of eggplant lasagna, I happened to chat up the courteous and attentive waiter who mentioned the specialty of the house - pasta made in house.  So we visited the pasta chef who proudly showed off the spinach-ricotta ravioli, pappardelle, fettucini and gnocchi.  Since my partner was nursing a leg injury, the pasta chef brought the tray over to our table and suggested we try the gnocchi with alfredo sauce.  The gnocchi were the melt-in-your-mouth kind and the sauce was a tomato enhanced alfredo - very flavorful.   Full from the appetizer, salad and gnocchi, we decided to take the eggplant lasagna home so that we could taste the home made \"tiramisu\".  Again, the tiramisu was incredible - the liquer flowing as your fork went through the dessert which was flavorful, not too sweet and coated the mouth.  We had the left over gnocchi and eggplant lasagna the next day - what a treat as a leftover.  Overall the service was great, food was excellent.  The ambiance is as explained by other reviewers, customers were dressed from casual to formal.  Decide to go here because as out of towners we not only could find the world famous pizzeria, but it had a 3 hour wait for dinner.   Talked with one of the owners of Avanti on the phone, who sounded welcoming and accommodating too.  We also cashed in on a rarely extended favor which helped make our decision instantly.  All the facts from the other reviewers are accurate - the 70s interior, the clientele, the owners etc.  Pending more visits, Avanti may get the 5 star rating after all.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WsJo2lfomyGzgIFmVtFgiw", "review_id": "B3e9iMEgkKhrv-JSc8rLfA", "text": "Put simply. I LOVE Avanti. \n\nMy cousin treated me and my fiance to dinner here in celebration of our engagement over the summer and I have been back several times since...would go more often if I could afford it ;) \n\nThis place is seriously a hidden gem, and you would never guess how amazing it is from the outside. Do not be fooled by the ho hum exterior and questionable location, their food is beyond delicious authentic Italian mastery! I brought my very picky Sicilian friend for dinner once and she was impressed. Yes, yes.. the bread basket is lackluster, but the run of the mill rolls in no way reflect on the caliber of the actual food. Try the osso bucco, and definitely ask about the special!\n\nWhat about the service you ask? Oh my....don't get me started, they treat you like their best customer who has been a patron for years (and they have been open for that long too). Each server we've had has been friendly, attentive, knowledgeable and downright charming. \n\nOn a side note, the 80's elegant interior is just a bonus! Black and white floors, mirrors galore, dark, moody and strangely intriguing. If you're lucky you might land on a Friday night with Jersey Joe at the piano belting some Sinatra cover giving the place a definite Copacabana (right out of Goodfellas) mob like feel. \n\nSo, do yourself a favor and make a reservation for an evening at Avanti...and be sure to order a godfather on the rocks while you're at it (It's not like you can get away with it anywhere else in town).\n\nP.S. Dinner is around $18-$30 a plate, drinks and appetizers are priced accordingly... totally worth every penny.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tY-4KKfsUG6AqA0kcvsy5w", "review_id": "eH6XRoI1uGa6eiCkXct43g", "text": "Great, authentic, entertaining, somewhat scary (Good Fellas, Joe Pesci  scary) Italian joint.  And please rest assured that this reviewer does NOT consider Olive Garden as the standard (I wish we could root those folks out and sign them up to a Yelp for Dummies service)...yes, I'm a freakin' elitist, but what can I say?  I am a foodie, and Italian culture reigned supreme for a millenia.  \n\nThe owner is 100% Italian and runs all over the place making sure all is well.  The wine list is all over the place and mostly phenomenal, very pricey bottles.  We found an excellent Amarone for $60, but you can find some bottles for less.  Wait service was excellent, but totally unpretentious.  This is the real deal folks.\n\nAsk for a pasta sampler plate.  The gnocchi is out of this world.  Escargot was traditionally prepared with butter and garlic, Caprese salad was perfect.  Veal Osobuco with rissoto was out of this world (I usually resist veal as the treatment of the animal is more than I can bare, but man you can hardly go authentic Italian with that attitude!).\n\nHere's the scary part:  There were some mob-looking folks in there, with plastic-surgery wives and fat rings...I could totally picture a scene in the Godfather or Sopranos where someone is dragged down that narrow, long hallway to the bathrooms/back alley by a guitar string wrapped around their neck.  I swear I was peeking around the corner before walking into the bathroom just in case someone had put a hit on my ass!  Luckily I made it out of there alive and very very satisfied.  \n\nSpent $150 for 2 including tip and a nice bottle of wine, and we gourged.  I rarely give a place a 10 unless it's very fine dining, but this place came at it from a different angle and was worth every penny.  Enjoy!", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i0A-c2yoHySmFhRV2sDR1g", "review_id": "FYtGAiEmAbL5mXuApOfCsg", "text": "You will not find a better Italian restaurant in Phoenix than Avanti. Ignore the hype, this place is serious class. The owner meets you at the door and the food is the best Italian around.  I'm Sicilian so I know good Italian food and this is the best Italian restaurant I have found in Az. It is not inexpensive, but you will not be disappointed.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BEcT2wCP-G0LfkKZSlYdzw", "review_id": "EYvgHGrzhutu5VRQabGvjA", "text": "I went to a Christmas party that had Avanti cater.  It was fantastic.  It was the first time the family had used them, and I swore they had been in the home a million times.  The server treated everyone like family and the food was fantastic.  We began with ravoli, then a real caesar, and Osso Bucco complete with a marrow fork.  I was too full to even have the tiramisu.  This could not have been cheap, but a lasting impression is rarely affordable!", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_GVAV2LjUWEs9fGjslex_A", "review_id": "uAspX8Eeo_pgjmDAMWyAAw", "text": "We had a company office dinner here and had a great experience.  The service was outstanding and food was very delicious. However, the inside of this place is outdated and needs a face lift.   Well be back again...", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bZjHCakhiRk0_N8bSayQZQ", "review_id": "zX3YOnJ6KvP-sCSPZMxIrw", "text": "Avanti rocks. Simple. \n\nI went there for T-day Dinner (and I know, I'm ridiculously late in reviewing this place.) \nThe turkey dinner thing they did was awesome. \nThe waiters all speak Italian and called me & my mom Bella. \nOur waiter suggested great wines, a white for mom & red for me. Both lovely choices. \n\nThe ambiance alone seriously piqued my curiosity, and I was excited to check it out. People talk about this place. As in, \"Yeah, I'm going to Avanti.\"    \"Oooh, Restaurant of Distinction!!\"  It's like that. And I was NOT disappointed. Probably the most comfortable booth I've ever sat in. Strangely perfect for dining and staying comfortable at the same time. \n\nEven the bathroom was cool. They have little velcro covers for the the pipes under the sink. Talk about class. Yes I'm being sarcastic, but at the same time I DUG THEM!!!", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lSRrnw-k5uknLzjAPzLwqA", "review_id": "Onzi9ex7l8WdMMnF7vK2JQ", "text": "I'm not a big \"coupon\" person, but we got a deal from Travelzoo for a 4-course meal at Avanti.  We probably wouldn't have tried it otherwise, and we are glad we did.  We weren't sure what to expect, as the restaurant is in a \"fringe\" neighborhood.  As we pulled up the restaurant looked nice and the parking lots was full.\n\nThe decor is 70's/80's mobster, but that kind of adds to the charm.  There are plenty of Italian men running around serving people tasty plates of food and wine.  And there are tons of guys in suits everywhere.  \n\nWe started with fresh pasta (delicious), followed by caesar salad (excellent), and then chicken parm (mmm), and tiramisu and caramel flan (love).  We had a bottle of Stag's Leap Petite Syrah.  (They do a ton of fun wine tastings.) It was packed on a Tuesday night, which was pretty impressive.\n\nWe loved our experience, because it was authentic, the food was well prepared, and the service was great.  We will be back!", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p9IgjDfazCfaytzP3auprg", "review_id": "nL8JCDS02MxMHqketEKgdA", "text": "\"restaurant of distinction\": right off the bat, the expectations are high.  when you're arrogant enough to put something like that in your title, you're awesome in my book.  it's like calling myself \"todd 'the man' o.\" maybe i will change my name to that to put myself in a comparable position to that of avanti.\n\nonto lunch...started off with some of their house garlic bread.  if i didn't have a flight to catch right after, i probably would have eaten more, but decided to be nice and spare my fellow row mates.\n\nwent on to my main dish: linguine with white clam sauce ($16).  quite possibly one of the most amazing pasta dishes i've had in a long time.  the sauce had a bunch of clams, which i can always appreciate.  if it wasn't a \"restaurant of distinction,\" i may have started to lick the plate after my linguine was gone.\n\nconcluded the meal by sharing the homemade tiramisu ($6) with my 2 colleagues.  for the price, i've had better.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T7J9ae0wTskrI_Bgwp-4cA", "review_id": "jD7ZQpOj-vhMYVDIFtfN7Q", "text": "I don't understand all the good reviews.  We went for lunch on Valentines day.  The waiter did not seem to really \"know\" the menu and he was a bit distracted and distant.  The ambiance was just okay...\n\nWe shared the caprese appetizer.  I have had much better at other places, even made at home with fresh mozzarella.\n\nFor lunch I had the pasta trio.  The raviolli I didn't care for.  The rigatony was decent and the gnocchi was decent.  \n\nFor dessert we shared the spumoni.  Disgusting.  My husband liked it so I guess I am just not a fan of the stuff.\n\nWe drank waters and the bill was $68 after tip.  I won't be going back.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5zlQyarzjIu9jhGrJer2AA", "review_id": "ziTxdbK430PVH5eLp4czZQ", "text": "My friend and I had a coupon for a 4 course meal at Avanti that cost us $59.00.  It was the best money I've ever spent.  The restaurant is lovely, the food was fabulous and the service very attentive.   \n\nOn a recent Saturday night, we each had the gnocchi and ravioli appetizer - to die for!  The Caesar salad was one of the best I've ever eaten.  When choosing our entree, there was no vegetarian selection listed.  'No problem' said Jon, our waiter and he had the chef prepare a delicious risotto primavera for us.  \n\nThe only thing not superior was the tiramisu.  Although it tasted great, the bottom layer was too soggy.  I'll give them a pass on that because having assembled that desert many times I know how tricky it can be.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Rl2ODhGKQ4VCueH6rzqBIA", "review_id": "Dk9sESvVSC5Zl-5iv85q_A", "text": "The husband and I went on a Friday night for a romantic dinner and really liked the place!  The service was great, the ambiance straight out of a Soprano's episode and the food was delicious.  We especially loved the crab cakes!  We even had dessert - the cheesecake was pretty good.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vhxFLqRok6r-D_aQz0s-JQ", "review_id": "yjyVRyBl0lVy206EFM89Xg", "text": "Was at a business function where Avanti was the caterer.  Given that the group consisted of 160 guest, I was concerned that the quality of food would suffer.  I really should not have worried.  The menu was simple.  A simple salad, followed by a main course of a veal chop and dessert with berries and whipped cream.\nThe veal chop was stuffed with spinach and a little cheese.  It was perfectly seasoned and perfectly cooked.  I don't think I've ever had a veal chop this moist and delicious.  The berries with whipped cream were a perfect ending, as it was light and it was served with a crispy florentine with just the right amount of sweetness.  I've been to the restaurant and had mixed feelings, but for a catered event (this was at the Art Museum) I now have a renewed respect for the quality of Avanti's catering service.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GtkKZaU-xYd36ssOsaveOw", "review_id": "bW987_24GWJ4c8VW5mpX_A", "text": "Delicious food, authentic Italian cuisine. Chopped salad was fresh and simple. Veal piccata was perfect - light and flavorful. Wonderful wine list; I went with the house Chianti. Great service, plus you get to learn a little Italian. Bellissimo!", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U6aJzJ2VsbM_ySLqFwa9YQ", "review_id": "I4triEuariV428ddOJaDTw", "text": "We went for dinner on Sunday evening.  The restaurant was not crowded, and it was Memorial Day weekend, so perhaps everyone was traveling.  I've been going to Avanti for thirty years and always had a good experience.  This is the first time that I was so utterly unimpressed and even commented that I would not be returning.  Not only was the food mediocre but the service was impudent at best.\n\nOur waiter asked if we wanted drinks.  I asked for a listing of wines by the glass, and he basically refused to give me a written listing.  He asked whether I wanted red or white, and I said red.  My friend said she preferred a red zinfandel and asked if they had zinfandel. I said I would like to know something about the wine I was ordering, and the waiter said they had a good Rombauer in both cabernet and zinfandel and described it in glowing terms, adding that they also had house wine.  He mentioned $8 and we thought he was talking about the Rombauer.  We ordered the Rombauer - one cab and one zin.  When we got the bills, the wine was $18, so we asked if he had billed us for two glasses.  No, he said, the Rombauer was $18 a glass.  I said \"you didn't tell us that\" and he said he was sure he had....  Well, we looked at the wine list by the glass on the way out of the restaurant.  The Rombauer wasn't even listed, and they had no wines by the glass for more than $15.  We felt the whole thing was a rip-off and will not be returning.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wacc78SKtUbcm2Ioh6LetA", "review_id": "qxLyLTFNvSLbt1qBCPuf1A", "text": "My girlfriend and I went to Avanti tonight for an anniversary dinner.  It was because of Oscar, a 12 year veteran of the 37 year old restuarant, that we had such an incredible experience.  His thick Italian accent was a great kick off to the experience.  He not only helped steer me between two wines I couldn't choose between, but he also placed the bottle far enough from our reach to make sure that he was the one topping us every time.  He made impeccable recommendations on the menu, and timed the delivery of our food, dessert, and check perfectly.  We felt important; not rushed.  I made sure to ask for his weekly schedule before I left so that I make sure he is there to wait on us for future visits.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jvwnIG5wEjdOsqkYJgN29A", "review_id": "fXjBcXoP3Tq93aB5B6aI7A", "text": "Walking through the door to Avanti's is like time-warping back to 1970's Phoenix's top Itallian restaurant.  Looking more like a disco studio than today's refined simple modern standard for restaurants, it's a time warp.\n\nAnd all the staff evidentily were there on the opening day in 1970 as well, but that isn't a bad thing.  They have a very defined \"script\" they follow of an old school Itallian restaurant, and do a good job of it.\n\nAfter being scolded for trying to take the napkin to my lap while my wife's was unfolded by the waiter, I decided to go with it.\n\nWe did the $59 4 course prix fixe menu.  Ask for it if it isn't offered.   All the food was good, most of it ranging from excellent to amazing.  \n\nI ordered the ceasar salad, while my wife ordered the caprese salad.  The ceasar salad was excellent, and while dressing was heavy, it was so dang good I ate every last bit of green.  The caprese salad was different than most, with no vinegar, and over a pile of greens that looked like basil but didn't taste the same.  My wife liked it, but prefers vinegar.\n\nNext I had egglant parmesan, which was a nice small portion and very tasty.  It wasn't fried, which was interesting, and had a cream base to it.   Extremely good.\n\nMy wife had the pasta trio, which was outstanding, because it's clearly homemade.  I mean, melt in your mouth pasta.  Not enough to share, but perfect for a pasta course for one.\n\nNext came the entrees.  I had been tipped off that any fish that came with parmesan encrusted, was MUST TRY.  Mark these words.  You will not go wrong with the parmesan encrusted fish, even if you aren't a huge fish fan.\n\nI ordered the Sea Bass, as I generally prefer that to the Paresan encrusted option, Salmon.\n\nMy sea bass was just okay, but the lemon butter sauce with capers and artichokes was outstanding, and so made up for it almost.\n\nBut my wife's salmon was a thing of beauty.  I mean, perhaps the best salmon I've ever had.  And that's saying a lot.  Lemon butter sauce was even better, parmesan was terrific, and I found myself stealing 1/3 of her dish because I couldn't stop myself.  And I NEVER do that.\n\nSo if you take away nothing from this review, if they offer some fish parmesan encrusted, go for it and don't look back.\n\nLastly, was desert.  I had the recommended creme brulee, and my wife had the cannolis.  The canoli was good, maybe very good.  No complaints.  My creme brulee was just okay.  It has less of a custard consistency than I was used to, and had very little burnt sugar top, which is really important for the experience of creme brulee.  Had the requisite blue berries.\n\nSo that was it.  $65 for two, as we only had water since we started a bit early.  Well worth the price, no doubt about it.\n\nSo if you want to go to a restaurant with outstanding food, see a glimpse of what dining ina  1970's restaurant was really like, and be surrounded MOSTLY by people in various stages of retirement, I highly recommend Avanti.\n\nI wish I tried more of their fresh pasta.  If I was going back, I would probably share a pasta dish with my wife, each have the permasan encrusted fish of the day, and skip desert.  \n\nGood luck and here's to making it back out of the 70's time warp!", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jvwnIG5wEjdOsqkYJgN29A", "review_id": "aoT0LQ6GuGy8cls6WBmlDQ", "text": "We returned recently and tried their pasta course prix fixe meal.  It was supposedly 5 courses (I was thinking tasting menu like, not expecting huge portions), but they served it as 3 courses (salad, main, dessert) and the pasta was obviously premade and just glopped on the plate, one big spoonfool to each corner.\n\nThe only pasta that rose to the \"good\" level was the gnocchi.  One tasted like vegetable stroganoff and was just nasty.\n\nCeasar salad had way too much dressing and tasted pre-made (kind of limp and drowning), the pasta as a whole frankly tasted like crap, and the dessert could have fit on a tablespoon.\n\nFurthermore, our server seemed rude since we weren't dropping $150 on dinner.  We made no complaints as it seemed like one of those heavy handed places where the blame would clearly be placed on the patron, so we didn't bother.  Just smiled weakly and paid the bill.\n\nIt was a big two star step down from our first experience, where I was probably generous as it was with 4 stars.  \n\nFrankly, I'll take my business elsewhere with the many amazing Italian restaurants around the valley.  Leave this restaurant to the Assisted Living crowd that spare no expense for frankly mediocre food.\n\nHowever, IF you have to go here (coupon, invited by another, etc.), stick to the following:\n\nOrder the parmesan encrusted fish (you can't go really wrong with that), and if you want a pasta course, stick to the gnocchi.  And pass on dessert and salad course unless you like a ton of dressing.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6_oIBE1IwWxMYqU1GWk7uQ", "review_id": "aIX5XNFMNB03Dp10wzuWQA", "text": "We went to Avanti for my birthday. It is a special place. Andrew, our waiter was very pleasant, informed and attentive.   We started with 3 different  homemade pastas and a side of fried Calamari and all were excellent. My wife had a fresh white fish encrusted with herbes and parmesan. I had a double thick stuffed veal chop. Both dinners were excellent obviously each prepared with much care to detail.    We were so full, we didn't have room for dessert. There was a piano player playing softly in the bar. The dining room was quiet and candle lit, perfect for a special adult night out.  The owner came by every table to make sure everything was perfect. Special wine dinners are offered periodically.This was one great find. We will return and bring  friends.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xB9Yze6uC1mJXEzA8wpWSw", "review_id": "0FWmPMgJ_N52h8VtYpaKOg", "text": "Loved it. Service was top-notch and the food was fabulous. I can't believe I saw negative reviews on here. The food is very authentic.\n\nIt's definitely not for those on a budget.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g5QxNUDDU3iATH1H-vE8Og", "review_id": "S5klRJ_7SMjyKaOiXpMNhA", "text": "Groupon rip-off. Small salad, three extremely small plates of mediocre pasta desserts that cloyed the palate. All for an advertised value of $90. Will NEVER return.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_7el1cOgnfkNfmZKi277bQ", "review_id": "ylOjhQ-wdq096x5SjnwADQ", "text": "I have been very disappointed in Avanti's lately. I used to love it. A friend and I each got groupons to go so I thought great can't beat half off. I hadn't eaten here in years. Nothing has changed it's dark and outdated. They need a Ramsey make over for sure. \n\nThe service was good although it was very difficult to understand our waiter he had an extremely thick accent. \n\nThe Caesar salad was very good. The veal parm which is my favorite of all time was not good. The veal was rubbery and the breading soggy. The pasta was way overcooked although the sauce was good. \n\nThe Tiramisu was soggy as well. The cake at the bottom was soaking wet. Yuck\n\nIf not for the groupon I would have sent this back. But half off an overpriced meal made me think I got what I paid for. \n\nWell we had another groupon to use so we went back. The second time the service and atmosphere the same. \n\nMe thinks there is a microwave doing heavy duty in the back. This time I had seafood risotto BLUCK! The Risotto was undercooked and had no flavor. The seafood tasted dirty and there was grit in my shrimp. This Risotto was a disaster! My friends vegetables were mush. It was worse than the first visit. \n\nThe worst part of both visits is that the restaurant was almost empty on a Sunday evening and the food was sub par it makes no sense to me. \n\nThe long and the short of it I wont be back. Avanti's has slipped to Olive Garden level with Macaroni Grill prices! WAY OVER PRICED.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0fOPM1H03gF5EJooYvkL1Q", "review_id": "Xv3o2a5ZLBJOWZKA_Ua4HA", "text": "Gnocchi and Tiramisu were delicious for a early Saturday Meal .  I will go again for my favorite winter Italian fix.  Its too bad that a Groupon/Other discount programs are necessary to offset the high a la carte pricing.   Obviously the Restaurant is staying open with the heavy discounting  programs based on the Yelp reviews.  It would make sense to realistically price the Menu so that they could cater to repeat Guests like myself and not rely on the 3rd party marketing.   John is very a gracious server who was very nice.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MiAANDVksTAFJ7jjZyefBg", "review_id": "PqWOodo0NN2bfRbbmq2g1g", "text": "Had Cesar salad, pasta and desert. Gotta say it was all pretty good. Bread was pretty good also. Will be back at some point.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n6LeAoIuDR3NfIBEsmL_zg", "review_id": "RlQ2duMSDHaRZNXLMJKIwg", "text": "Food was excellent.  Kind of in a crappy part of town.  They pour healthy glasses of wine =-) and the food is served in a presentation format.  The decor made me feel like Scarface might be sitting a few tables away.  The decor in the bar is dated and the mirrors all over the place made me feel funny.  The service was FANTASTIC and you feel very comfortable making conversation without worrying about being \"too loud\".", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8AMn6644NmBf96xGO3w6OA", "review_id": "S9OVpXat8k5YwWCn6FAgXg", "text": "Disgusting!  Had a Groupon so my daughter and I tried it out.  Very outdated and gaudy 80's style interior made me feel like I was in an episode of Sopranos.  The food itself was pretty bad.  We ordered pretty simple dishes but they just had no flavor at all!  After trying it out I'm positive all the good reviews on here are employees or owners creating them.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q7srymiZYDicJC9wEUU4kQ", "review_id": "MsKN12YKAfjWl8YKLnz92w", "text": "Just went to Avanti for Mother's Day and was very pleased. The meal was a brunch buffet and was some of the most authentic Italian food I have tasted in America. The service was equally matched with the exceptional cuisine.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i2ckIH_V0wsEDHb23a_avg", "review_id": "v98M30mgSF67_4iM-QkGFQ", "text": "Wonderful place with great food. The place could use some updating but I still like it.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WM6Fq5MUeeB0IM11ZEWI9Q", "review_id": "mrVfLZ8YfPJFFs57vp5_pw", "text": "I went there for my 30th Birthday celebration. We were greeted immediately by a friendly staff member and taken to a table that was not set up for the number of guests we had even though we had called ahead several days prior for a reservation. We were given 2 dinner menus for 5 people. We asked about happy hour menu and he brought back one menu and wasn't able to answer questions about it. He took the appetizer order from 3 people and left the table without taking order from the other two. He didnt return till the appetizers came out from the original order. The apps were fantastic! (Stuffed Shrimp, Shrimp Cocktail and Salmon). We asked about the price fixed menu for $60 and he didnt really know much about it. We ordered out entrees and they arrived rather quickly. The entrees where very bland and lacked flavor and substance. I have had way better food at Olive garden, which is really sad for the price of the food.  Very disappointed.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EP3cGJvYiuOwumerwADplg", "review_id": "gD2Yb5r8A4yVbIhyjN4xjg", "text": "get the ngocchi and that is all I have to say.... do it before you die.   The stuff melts in your mouth and I have never had it taste so good anywhere else.  The food and service are great at this place and the prices are like a really high end restaurant.  This place has been around since the 70's and it shows...which is my only complaint.  I really wish they would remodel this place and revive it a little bit because the food is really good.  The owner is always around our server has worked there for 33 years if that doesn't tell you something.  The atmosphere in the bar is black and white checkerboard tile with mirrors for walls.  The dining room has been painted but the furniture is a little dated.  I ordered the veal Marsala and it was fantastic, my wife got the salmon and it was even better.  I wish this place was closer to home I would come more often.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YK2rodQfBU2Oe9H6jmlTFg", "review_id": "hhZ921ZC05p6P36VynxfMg", "text": "Service is awesome and food is pretty good.  We had reservations which ended up being unnecessary as the place was empty.  The decor is definitely outdated and the clientele is family oriented and a lil loud as there's lots of laughter.  I'd definitely recommend if you are going ins big casual group, but not for a date.  The chef himself was very sociable and stopped by every table which was an excellent touch.  We had the lobster and the risotto.  I'd take the risotto over the lobster but at the end of the day it was good!  I'd come back for sure.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gFo2pusUxgPD4sRr2BPmDA", "review_id": "PYMLDK_b1kNeJgx067btQA", "text": "Excellent Italian food! The gnocchi is the best with the cream sauce....so good! Escargot and calamari are wonderful as well. The service is awesome! Old fashioned customer service that's hard to find nowadays. Mine and my 6 year old daughter's favorite place to eat! ....which says ALOT.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7URL4QLWptQBEvk1V2-h1A", "review_id": "aRqHRtLAXn4S0GcQfPCqUg", "text": "Excellent old school Italian!", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2IbMDQWmzM-kY7bhjS87zw", "review_id": "nOIZ62F_1-21yLY4BcyQfg", "text": "Maybe it was because I went on an off night (Tuesday night). Maybe it was because I was there for a company dinner with about 20 people (although the restaurant was empty). Maybe it was because I spent the last three weeks on a whirlwind tour of New York, Philadelphia, and Asheville, NC.\n\nIn any case, aside from the service, which was very good, I was deeply unimpressed with the food here. We started off with a plate of gnocchi in an Alfredo sauce and an appetizer of calamari. The gnocchi was completely drenched in Alfredo sauce, which is reminiscent of restaurants that try to hide the quality of their food with excessive sauce, e.g., The Olive Garden. The calamari was a bit rubbery, but otherwise average for a 2-3 star restaurant.\n\nOnto the main course, I opted for the Ossobucco Milanese ($33). Again, this dish was completely covered in sauce. Aside from the bone, I wouldn't have been able to tell what I was eating. The risotto was overcooked, and there was a hint of a taste of dishwater so it was probably diluted to keep it from burning on the stove.\n\nAgain, the service was very good. And their bread was probably the best part of the meal. Maybe this place did serve good Italian food at one time, but the oversaucing of the food just killed it for me. For $33, I would like to taste the quality and flavor of the meat. If I wanted to eat gravy, I'd go to Grandy's. And don't get me started on the decor. Wow. Just wow. Think mirrors.\n\nMy suggestion would be to skip this place and head over to BLT Steak for their escargot appetizer ($7) during happy hour and then to Beckett's Table for the Pork Osso Bucco Confit ($18). And if you want a cleaner taste, try 5th & Wine. Either way, you'd be spending about $10-$15 less money for much better food and atmosphere.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9F3ZmyGKIA6ALNWgEq3Log", "review_id": "lEu__tqfStSh8IbG7BKHjQ", "text": "I couldn't find anything wrong with Avanti. Five starts across the board! To starters, the decor is amazing. It is right out of a scene in Goodfellas, or even Scarface. Think elegant 80s chic, right down to the zebra striped chairs. The service is spot on; this isn't your chain joint with some struggling actor as your server. All the servers here know their menu and their wine pairings. The food is the icing on the cake! Everything here is authentic italian, and it is downright delicious! The boo and I had bruschetta as a starter, then moved on to the pasta trio with the gnocchi, vodka sauce penne and fettuccine alfredo. Everything was creamy and cooked to perfection, and we finished with their tiramisu, which was divine. Drinks were strong and were perfect; they have an excellent martini here! All in all five stars, this is an excellent place for birthdays, romantic dinners, and special occasions. Avanti has lots of character, check it out!", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4DsUW5yuIkUcZ9Eu7p7EuA", "review_id": "-9cUsJucbiekM4LABNYTYg", "text": "I ordered the special which was recommended by the waiter and it was great.  My wife had the fish which was very good too but maybe too much lemon.  The atmosphere is great.  It looks like an old school Italian restaurant.  They have a lot of photos of celebrities so I guess famous people like to eat there too.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kaQY3gKtSi81g4N98c8j5Q", "review_id": "iQ5HelzvRi3_NsTe8_iKVw", "text": "This place is awesome!  Service and food is great!!", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QLqQ9kqP0EHah-8im_TOgw", "review_id": "ZfpHQLCQKBsfq1jHIH_hKQ", "text": "How does this place have four stars??  Everything was extremely overpriced for the quality and the service was terrible!  Our server was kind (the whole putting the napkin on your lap sort of thing), but he never once engaged in conversation with us and disappeared for at least 10 minutes at a time.  Beware of ordering the Bruschetta if you do not like olives.  They put olives on it, but do not list it on the menu that they do so. Yuck!  \n\nIt took so long to get any service that we couldn't even order more than one drink the whole evening.  When they give you bread, you should get at least four pieces to split between two people, not three.  The \"wine's by the glass\" selection was great!  I got the Tuscany Chianti and loved it.  Too bad our server was a ghost to allow me to order more than one glass. Fresh, crisp and flavorful caesar salad.  The lasanga (we split) was at least $5 over-priced; very little meat and barely warm to the touch.  I felt some tension arise when we showed him our Groupon.  I think he made a lot of assumptions about our appearance (look very young) thinking we wouldn't give him a decent tip.  Well, he was right, but not for that reason.  He got a tip, but small because the service was so bad.  \nWill not go back again.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0_TkU3ASPMjyPt5RgWJQ6g", "review_id": "RJCgZ8oPbGAMtqIP_VFDgg", "text": "The first thing that comes to my mind when I walked in was a scene from Scarface. I expected to see Al Pacino sitting waiting for me, but instead I was greeted  by a very nice waiter and then introduced to Angelo. Angelo gave a heartily Italian greeting to my friend and I while he sat us. He alone is a reason to go to this gem of a restaurant.  \n\nWe started off by ordering Escargots De Bygone the garlic butter and brandy wine combination was just right. This was my first time having escargots, and I really enjoyed it. Avanti has set the bar high for others. \n\nFor our main entrees we both ordered a pasta special which included Gnocchi in a white sauce, Penne Pasta in a red sauce, and Two huge Ravioli's with spinach. Each was delicious in it's own way, being savory, and rich without being overpowering. \n\nWe then were treated to a fish, I can't recall the name that was Parmesan crusted with a delicious sauce that was just right. The tenderness of the fish combined with just the right amount of richness from the sauce created a crescendo of flavors that was perfection. \n\nLast but not least we had a desert platter with three delicious deserts, a mango, ice cream sorbet that was amazing, tiramisu which was equally good, and a classic Italian desert I can't recall. It reminded me of lemon bars my mother used to make for my sister and I as a child. \n\nOverall this experience was amazing. I'm still thinking about it and telling my friends. The atmosphere, ambiance, and intimate setting along with outstanding food and service makes this a must see and eat place in my opinion. So many restaurants these days are about group dining, and group experiences, this is a lovely escape from all of that. When you just want an outstanding meal, friends, and good conversation.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 8, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "kGgAARL2UmvCcTRfiscjug", "review_id": "16LlxP9qOFNNykFK4V4bBw", "text": "Based on a recommendation from a friend, we've dined here a few times.  This Italian joint reminds me of the Peppermill Restaurant in Vegas.  The dining room walls are covered in mirrors and the furniture is black and white.  It's dimly lit and has an intimate feel to it.  During our visits, we've had the following menu items:\n\nEscargots, $11.50\n\nMozzarella Caprese, $12.00\n\nSpaghetti w/Meatballs & Sausage, $19.50\nhttp://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/avanti-restaurant-of-distinction-phoenix?select=g6rybW0TkoO10ItXCbJDyg#g6rybW0TkoO10ItXCbJDyg\n\nTortellini, Lasagna, Gnocchi (custom made sampler appetizer)\nhttp://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/avanti-restaurant-of-distinction-phoenix?select=OnKBcxrDWW269Z9ZAQ0hRg#OnKBcxrDWW269Z9ZAQ0hRg\n\nTiramisu\nhttp://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/avanti-restaurant-of-distinction-phoenix?select=BzrmZfblwrBYIB0-5JpAKw#BzrmZfblwrBYIB0-5JpAKw\n\nThe best part about our experience here is the service.  On one of our visits, when we asked the server if they had Gnocchi, he said \"We don't have it as a separate dish, but we can make something for you\".  The Better Half ordered a plate for dinner that evening.  On another visit, the server noticed that I was on the fence between the Lasagna, Gnocchi, and Tortellini....so he brought out a small sampler plate for me so I could try all 3 before I made my decision....awesome!\n\nAs far as the food, it's pretty good.  My fav's are the Gnocchi, Tortellini, and the Spaghetti.  You can't go wrong with any of them.\n\nReturn Factor - 87%", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RZmOj-3kl-QV4L_Ifp9-SA", "review_id": "cXtbdkQDzfhdp23k9lYXrQ", "text": "I love the decor at this restaurant!  Went there for the first time with a Groupon discount and have been back 3 times since then.  The calamari is the BEST I have ever had here or in any restaurant in California.  Can't wait for the summer lobster special to return.  All of the pasta dishes are great.  Save room for the amazing tiramisu.  The waiters all speak Italian and are very attentive as is the owner who always makes it a point to stop by our table to see how we enjoyed our meal.  We had my Mother's 91st birthday dinner at Avanti, and she was thrilled with the attention that was lavished on her that day.  Will definitely be going back soon.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 14, "cool": 14}, "user_id": "XIOTsKjvbMLp-i-p-x5RvA", "review_id": "ynVu64kl7m3bLKtnkJPIJw", "text": "Highly recommended Avanti was my choice for dinner while visiting Phoenix. Avanti is located in suburban Phoenix so it would definitely have to be a recommend. I don't know how else you would find this place. \n\nIn any case, parking is plentiful. You walk into a \"mid 50-60\" decor with red walls and dim lighting. Servers are dressed in suits. White table cloth, complete table setting, sexy in its own way.\n\nShort menu (that is a plus) Short wine list (another plus) and a good selection of wines by the glass. \n\nThe food wash acceptable. The osso bucco was tasty but could have been done a tinge more. I like it when the marrow is like a gel... \nTruthfully, went there for the gnocchi which was okay.there were several sauces you could choose from to lather the gnocchi. I chose a cream sauce... Sauce was too thick for my liking, which IMHO took away from the texture of the gnocchi itself.\n\nI would go back though...atmosphere nice, servers nice...  Repeat performance do-able", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "mLIMfJRCThNX5o_mAofYYw", "review_id": "2rVcGRWX7yPKK_aMJZ1UMA", "text": "If you read the other reviews, you'll come across one that mentions the movie Scarface and Al Pachino.  That dude nailed it!  That's exactly what this place feels like.\n\nLocated in a slightly seedy neighborhood and not much curb appeal on the outside, you'll find yourself transported to the early 80's once you walk in the door.  Don't let that bother you!  Very nice restaurant, clean, and the clientele located around you will prove the theory of \"repeat customers\" as most are a little long in the tooth.\n\nThe wait staff are \"spot on\" professional, helpful, friendly, and very good at what they do.  They walk with confidence taking orders without note pads and making not a single mistake.\n\nThree \"chef\" specials each evening, throw a dart at them as you can't go wrong.  Same with the menu, they will nail anything your order.  The Gnochi is just crazy good.  Veal piccata?  No problem.... perfection!\n\nThe food is over the top outstanding.  You'll leave full and happy.  And the owner is there to meet and greet you.  Nice touch!!\n\nBon Appetit !!", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S5rm4BVk-adJw77V-_sbAA", "review_id": "hDSmuz5k8Z2w4wkOAnp0fg", "text": "Great patio.  Red pepper soup very tasty as are shortrib tacos.  Great service", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tyUClbogMKu0Ny5b1O0rxQ", "review_id": "iPVtJkB4tzb3euhkXdvidw", "text": "Though some what pricey, the food is consistent. Really like their antipasto platter and gnocchi", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "faFvBfNE_6979JsBKqh6ig", "review_id": "R2O5VfMKguqsvEkk6c7fGw", "text": "As a long-time Yelp user, I am embarrassed to say this is the first time I have submitted a review, but I was compelled tonight.  I travel to Phoenix several times a year, and stay at a hotel in the vicinity.  After several perfect visits to Avanti, I needed to make sure the world understands what is going on here.  It is simply sublime.  Be prepared; the decor is a total throw-back.  I expected to see The Rat Pack belly up to the bar for a cocktail.  This is seriously old school, and to me, extremely comforting.  The staff is top-notch.  They give the impression of folks who have worked there for a while and care about the restaurant and the impression they make on the customer. The food incredible.  My favorite thing on the menu is the Pappardelle with Beef Shank Ragu (why is it so hard to find Pappardelle anywhere??)  Trust me, you will not be disappointed!", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oss8R_DtOKLjJsCTtAMclw", "review_id": "Z7D0fE6n1b85funqWpT0vQ", "text": "What era is this?\n\nThat was my first thought as I stepped into this restaurant.  Mirrored ceilings, velvet upholstered chairs, cheetah print fabric -- it was like I was in the 80's or in the movie \"Scarface.\"  The place was pretty quiet and the atmosphere would be good for maybe a birthday or a graduation dinner. \n\nI came here with some clients for dinner (on a weeknight) while we were in Phoenix.  There were 2 or 3 other tables here that night; not very busy.   \n\nThe menu had a good selection of various Italian dishes: pastas, seafood, chicken, veal, pork, etc. \n\nFor starters, we all shared the Calamari (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/avanti-phoenix?select=ZZCRKeBcrFxbb4fZyaKsWw#KrxhHm5bvPqPTmXfpO2rjA) and the Escargot De Bourhohne (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/avanti-phoenix?select=ZZCRKeBcrFxbb4fZyaKsWw#_lPAyaWEzQ9QK92_i6trfA).  The Calamari was delicious!  The batter was light and crisp, and the squid was pretty tender.  The Escargot was cooked in garlic butter and brandy wine, which gave it some nice flavors.  It was a little chewy, but it pretty much tasted like a clam. \n\nWe all shared a bottle of the 2010 Markham Merlot (Napa Valley) -- this had a nutty, vanilla, woodsy flavor.  We all ordered seafood so it paired nicely with our dishes.  (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/avanti-phoenix?select=ZZCRKeBcrFxbb4fZyaKsWw#ofGN_r7-hk5EeZkx8W0h1g)\n\nFor my main dish, I went with one of the specials offered that night, the Squid Ink Ciopinno (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/avanti-phoenix?select=ZZCRKeBcrFxbb4fZyaKsWw#RCrj3Z_O7IyIUIVA6r5bTg).  This seemed more like a pasta rather than a ciopinno in my opinion.  What I love the most about ciopinno is that savory, rich, seafood broth.  This one didn't have any broth, it was more like a tomato sauce.  Although this dish did include a generous amount of seafood (mussels, shrimp, scallop), it didn't taste very fresh and had a rubbery texture. \n\nA few people at my table ordered the Dover Sole special that was available that night  (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/avanti-phoenix?select=ZZCRKeBcrFxbb4fZyaKsWw#9eQoEjUq1Ayiw6iKw4H5dg_.  This fish was fried whole, and then your server removes the fillet from the head/tail right before he served you.  Someone else ordered the Dover Sole dish that was available on the dinner menu (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/avanti-phoenix?select=ZZCRKeBcrFxbb4fZyaKsWw#RFHGeb_vykwNYJeIQv_fDA).  She did not seem to enjoy this very much.  I had a taste of it and it had a murky/mushy taste and texture to it.  The sauce was very buttery-- I prefer the fried Dover over this one.\n\nDessert was okayyy.  I ordered the Spumoni  (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/avanti-phoenix?select=ZZCRKeBcrFxbb4fZyaKsWw#RlDB83kUQaeOOU-6EItG8A).  It looks like a vanilla turd, lol.  The texture of the ice cream tasted like those ice cream cups you'd get in elementary school-- icee, not creamy, and dirzzled with some Hershey's chocolate syrup.. what a disappointment.  The sorbet was a lot better than the Spumoni and was a refreshing palate cleanser (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/avanti-phoenix?select=ZZCRKeBcrFxbb4fZyaKsWw#3go2OFhMl_zK2GETMSYJjg).  The Tiramisu (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/avanti-phoenix?select=ZZCRKeBcrFxbb4fZyaKsWw#pOWH0I8A7J4-UFByf4FR_A) was average.. not great and not bad. \n\nIn my opinion, the prices here are super steep, especially for most of the dishes we orderded.  Service-wise, we were welcomed upon entrance and our server was very attentive... but only in the beginning of the meal.  It took us forever to get our check.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M6oU3OBf_E6gqlfkLGlStQ", "review_id": "5I7aTU6zPocdcX7TEcri3g", "text": "The only thing less fresh than their 1980's decor was the food on their buffet.\n\nWalk in and you will be greeted by an eccentric person in a leisure suit, you can either go in the glass doors with acrylic handles or in to the mirrored room with zebra booth and old conference table chairs. No this is not a gentlemen's club it is a a restaurant that just lacks windows. \n\nFor Mother's day they had a buffet only setup, and what mom does not love cold food that has been sitting out for an undetermined  amount of time. The croutons in the Cesar salad were soggy as were the crustinni under the bruchetta. The pasta was cool. Even worse the butter soaked farm raised salmon cubes were just luke warm. The vegetables were mush and again just luke warm. The mozzarella in the caprese on the buffet was not made in house as it was firm and flavorless. \n\n\nThe real amusing part was on the dessert section. There was a plate of items straight from Costco, lemon bites, cookies and cinnamon twists just as you would by at Costo, on a plate and picked over.  \n\nThis is one relic that is better left in the past, horribly dated decor, sub par food at high prices means this place should be avoided.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "44Ea1Sp1ueFV0a9pQOUPYQ", "review_id": "jZV0P64dwY2Pr44A_qxDLQ", "text": "Awesome service and incredible food. :)", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qXxwTfCGF9tAvXOrY-hWlQ", "review_id": "tCqxcze1TVUXK_Kp1iKymw", "text": "Took a friend visiting from Spain to this place and we were both very with the food and the service! The food was great, the bottle of wine was superb and the flan was also great. Considering the food that we ordered including crab cake appetizer and dessert along with the bottle of wine our tab was only about $125. I came out of this place very satisfied!", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "9ebaAGLVIgGKpDLFwmvaiQ", "review_id": "4zMAFaOsyI2rZ57UBP3OEQ", "text": "NASTY! Gordon Ramsay would have ripped this place apart. I'm imagining that's why there were only 6 people in this fairly large awkward restaurant on  a Friday night.  Completely outdated overpriced food. $26 for the grossest chicken Francese I have ever eaten. What a ripoff! Also their house wine is $10 a glass ( barefoot brand) will never return.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1jyNMw5sbi9Qkdd-WmI5Nw", "review_id": "SXHzyHum9Mv7DiMnj2SKVA", "text": "WOW! I think I have found my new favorite Italian restaurant in Phoenix! I wish that we had found this place sooner. We have been missing out on fantastic Italian food and the service here is top notch! Angelo is an amazing chef and everything that comes out of the kitchen is fabulous! \n\nWe started with the fried calamari, perfectly cooked and the sauce, OMG! The red sauce is absolute perfection. For entrees I had the tortellini portofino and my husband had the chicken parmigiana. Both were absolutely amazing.  My husband is also obsessed with the meatballs here and orders a side every time we have dinner. \n\nFor dessert, we shared the tiramisu and it was perfect; one of the best I've had. \n\nI also love how old school this place is, they still have handwritten bills, see pic! We will be back.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xgJmw1qY0XsKVCVhnGnHtg", "review_id": "U9Q6hrfeiGgF1JJ6n_D15A", "text": "I love this place; I have been here several times. The first time I walked in, I felt I was on the set of Scarface so I was immediately intrigued. I have had a lot of calamari fritti, and I have to say Avanti's is the best. Not overly greasy and very crispy. Their gnocchi and risotto have also been amazing. The owner, Angelo, will make it around to you if he is there. I have also sat at the bar with friends and had some good conversations with John, who has been there for the long haul. The service is great, but a little different from what people are used to (servers dropping off the check at their convenience, etc.). Avanti's servers want you to have an elegant dining experience, and they are mindful of your experience. They will not clear your plates until they are absolutely sure you are finished or give them a signal (napkin on plate or even a nod). If you have wine to finish, they will stand back and let you enjoy it and the company you're with, even if they have locked the doors and want to go home. My party and I have been the last to leave on a couple of occasions, and they are greatful for your patronage and do not act at all put out for being there a little later. They are attentive without being pushy or intrusive. That is class. Yes, the prices may be higher than what you would pay at some other Italian restaurants, but I believe you are also paying for the experience and great service on top of the delicious food.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HbACMtumZWXxhYpnnMms2g", "review_id": "LztIM5LhwdMDBU-w_ZNTDA", "text": "I am so excited that we are going to Avanti again for our wedding anniversary! We have done this for years the food is superb and you will not find better service. The atmosphere is Art Deco and very elegant but very comfortable. My favorite restaurant!", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_a3S5u4tEj-azoEFSJIbhg", "review_id": "jgySDBr41sjSHNIbKeHBdw", "text": "From out of town lookin got some pasta! Settled on this place and ordered steak pizzaiola instead! 2nd best i ever had! My waiter was old school! Very attentive and accommodating! I was wearing carhart pants and shirt and still got 4 star service and attention! Expected a snooty attitude. Got quite the opposite!  Decor is a little weird but the food and service more than made up for it! Thank you, unknown waiter it was a great dinner,though I was flying solo! I would have given 5 stars but after all it was the 2nd best steak pizzaiola I've had!", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rotKO3R8h23YbiLFaZ-BLg", "review_id": "C0nlkj_sW0VH2ffrxbV3UA", "text": "We wanted to love this place.\n\nThe decor is gorgeous.   My girlfriend called it \"old school,\" but I thought it was so unique and refreshing.  Roses coming out of red walls.  I loved it.\n\nThe owner who greeted us couldn't have been nicer.  \n\nThe rest of our experience, unfortunately, wasn't as good.\n\nWhen we sat down, the plates in front of us were taken away, and then they gave us bread ... without any plates (and without telling us it's garlic bread so you don't need butter or anything).  We were confused, though the bread was delicious.\n\nThe appetizer we got (which was a sampler with 3 pastas) was lukewarm.  Not bad enough to send back, but nothing to rave about.\n\nMy girlfriend's entree was incorrectly made, but the server fixed this quickly and brought us a free dessert as well.\n\nBoth entrees were fine.  Again, nothing to rave about.\n\nWe had a deal for $20 off, but were pretty shocked when the bill came, showing $90.  The entrees are more expensive than good, as is the rest of Avanti.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1jyNMw5sbi9Qkdd-WmI5Nw", "review_id": "Kb7YBSFzshwVl7ZP3p3_Ww", "text": "My husband and I come here about once a week for a lovely Italian dinner and have made our way through the majority of the menu. The food is FABULOUS and the service is top notch! On our last visit we tried the eggplant involtini for the first time and it was amazing!!! The gnocchi with Alfredo is another one of our favorites and you can't go wrong with the spaghetti and meatballs! Love this place!!!!!", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wUEp87FqOB9ew27Iz6zk_w", "review_id": "dqLJqNCi7oroiERX3oZd9g", "text": "The food here is good, not phenomenal.  The service is great.  But that still doesn't make me want to come back considering the prices.\n\nI came for a special lunch, so we had the back room to ourselves and a special pre-set menu.  For my entree I ordered the pasta sampler.  I had never tried gnocchi, but I loved it.  The other pastas that came on my plate were just so-so.\n\nThe best part of our meal was the service.  The waiter was very friendly and attentive and willing to accomodate people's requests.\n\nSadly, I can't imagine coming back here because our bill came out close to $85/person (although admittedly we did have two drinks each).", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AwaqILz33fp-J-8ns2CATw", "review_id": "1KL_6ZBkrbWEOeHLkKj_YQ", "text": "We visited on Christmas eve, from out of town. The kitchen must have been slammed, because while the service was friendly, it was very slow. The food was fair, but was not a good value. It was old- school Americanized cuisine. I would not seek it out again.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IaSkRaBo1aGoOYmhMMLrjg", "review_id": "piX4PiOPUyEvo6XDW_arSw", "text": "A classic Italian restaurant. Tablecloths and such, but not too pretentious or upscale. Just a good restaurant. Service was excellent and attentive. The atmosphere is somewhat traditional, and business-like. You'd think you were in a scene in the Godfather. \n\nBut that's not what made it great.\n\nThe food was exquisite. From the perfect Italian breads, already brushed with olive oil, to the fluffy pasta crepe and nuanced sauce of the cannelloni, it was superb.\n\nBut that's not what made it great.\n\nThe wine list was thorough, but I just had the house red, which was a nice Chianti.\n\nBut that's not what made it great.\n\nThe cannoli. Don't leave this cannoli. OMG. I am a huge fan of a proper cannoli. By proper, I mean the filling should not be chalky. It should definitely not be custard. It really shouldn't be ricotta, but it's a cheaper cheese. The PROPER cheese should be mascarpone. The waiter promised it was, and every bit as good as what grandma used to make.\n\nIt was. I wanted to cry, it was so good. The filling was perfect - no chalkiness, no grit, no dryness. The shell was also perfectly cooked, just the right thickness and crispiness. It was like an out-of-body experience.\n\nGo here at least for the cannoli. Stay for the dinner too. Fantastic place, and I'd wager the best Italian in the southwestern United States.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3ZnCGqeaJP5VDXnx_roIXQ", "review_id": "oJNpZoITQcnUMi7clVLkqw", "text": "So much discussion here about Avanti.  I last visited in the late 90s.  It's good stuff and the lasagna is delish, but do you want to venture to central PHOENIX across from Bourbon Street strip club, for over priced lasagna?  \n\nIt's good and if you are in the area, stop by but don't make a special trip.  It's just not worth it.  Bring a gun too. You're in the hood.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Uol2i1otu1SUbzk0uKIGnA", "review_id": "3H6nWkev52c_r2Ah6jYyuw", "text": "Just amazing!   Food was great - salad, appetizer, dinner & dessert.  The wife raved about the gnocchi.   Everyone at the table had to try it.  Was excellent.  The waiter actually brought another side of it on the house.  \n\nService was fantastic.  As others have noted, the atmosphere is out of date -- but the late 70's or early 80's isn't exactly a bad time.   \n\nMy only negative comment is the tiramisu was a bit soggy (for lack of a better description) on the bottom.  But that is completely excusable due to the service and everything else being remarkable.  We will be back for sure.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HLaWvbefeTs5uXr-7Hx5Tw", "review_id": "Hqljqq0IWxHspmuyp7uzKg", "text": "They have the best Paprdelle I've ever had.\nGreat service too.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "P_4ukcoYxsH0kx7Ku464cQ", "review_id": "3nnhVGSpw3FjYN6RRWGnaQ", "text": "This place was amazing.  I went there for lunch today and I can't wait to go back.  I was greeted at the door by Angelo, the owner.  I felt very special and welcomed.  The atmosphere was very intimate.  Kind of reminds you of an East Coast old school Italian restaurant.  \n\nThe trio of pasta was excellent.  My favorite was the gnocchi in Alfredo sauce.  All 3 were fabulous, but the gnocchi was exceptional. \n\nI've already made plans to go back for dinner with my husband.  \n\nI went on Groupon, just to try it out, but I would have gladly paid full price.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZNC8d3Kwlm7jT2_2HLY_7w", "review_id": "o2fjTX71fLLpU8d56f2LYA", "text": "This place was Great. The food service and atmosphere was unbelievable. The pasta dishes we had were the best we have had since Italy. True Italian", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RR3t1m23pin_d8fUviuEdQ", "review_id": "ntGFrse8H0rVBK-6wrVyTA", "text": "I went there for Mother's Day, and after reading many of the reviews here, it was exactly as I expected it to be. Coming here was not my idea. It is sub-par, old school (cough-cough) Italian out of the 60's. Most places would have given a Mimosa with brunch or even a rose to mom. Not here. There was a large display of some stuff they called food, but it was gross. Believe me, folks, this is not Italian but some semblance of what they called Italian. I am ashamed for them. \n\nAs others suggested, the pasta was mush; there were breakfast buns on the dessert table, grizzled lamb, and butter knives for cutting meat, which could not cut through the ham! Someone mentioned the desserts were probably bought at Costo. I felt the same. This was all for the price of around $40 per person. Ugh! \n\nDid I mention the over-priced, watered down drinks? No real Italian would ever put cheddar cheese on an antipasto. Did I mention our food plates were piling up on our table, but no one came to take them away? Service was lacking for a place that didn't have to worry about serving food for the day. \n\nEvery item at the buffet table should have had a serving utensil but many had none. I was very uncomfortable having to pick with my hands. It was all poor quality food and poorly prepared. Not for foodies and especially not for real Italians!", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dsv5iGdK0UILcS7d_7DgYA", "review_id": "_w3YZNAxmxwTNjBvJWhdBA", "text": "So had a gift certificate to eat here so rounded up a couple of co-workers and headed to lunch! It was a really cool place the wall of fame was solid! I ordered the Chicken and Sausage Scarpariello it was AWESOME service was good..will come back to try dinner for sure!!", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rL3dPeKDTybG_ct9OCXGAA", "review_id": "hcPCLLAs5jfegBUeCVPpSw", "text": "Our reservation was set for 7:30pm on a Saturday, we arrived to a nearly empty establishment with outdated d\u00e9cor and senior citizen to match. That should've been red flag number one. We waited at the entrance for a few moments before we were greeted by whom I guess was the owner. He said he had been expecting us, sat us at our table and disappeared for the remainder of the evening.  Our waiter was odd; he seemed to be in a rush and irritated even though the place was empty. For starters we ordered the pasta trio sampler and the Oyster Rockefeller.  The only thing memorable about the sampler was the gnocchi which was as good as most yelpers mentioned. The Rockefeller may have been the worse I've ever had; the oysters were so tiny I could barely discern them in the heavily creamed spinach. I'm not sure how something so creamy can be so utterly bland and flat. For the entr\u00e9e I had the Salmon which again was drowned in a weird sauce that covered the entire plate. The salmon was moist but the sauce was putrid. It tasted at least 3 days old. The sides were cold oven roasted potatoes which again were covered in that odd sauce. For the finale, I tried the Cr\u00e8me Brulee, again that was a mistake. It was ice cold and had chunks of pineapples in it which is not normal nor was it ever mentioned. The top of the brulee was not properly browned and didn't crack when my spoon hit it. I look forward to cracking my Cr\u00e8me Brulee, darn! Needless to say I will never be back here again.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7CehoiHmes5ak_6FAZx9XQ", "review_id": "n1P8EIIbeL0zea_rHDqySA", "text": "Old Decor. Service from servers who are...weird. The owner did a table touch to see how everything was. We hadn't even gotten our appetizer. The Shrimp Cocktail was large, cold and fresh. The steak that my brother in law had was very large and cooked properly. I had the pasta trio. The gnocchi was good. The other two pastas were below average and I suspect made from a canned pasta sauce. There were 5 of us dining. Some were happy with the experience. Others simply tolerated it. We dined for a special occasion, Father's Day. Avanti had been on our list of \"To-Try\" restaurants. Been there. Done that. Won't do it again. Once you've seen one pink-walled, Zebra coated restaurant, you've seen 'em all. This place is past it's prime.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NDIqlpb_DI3zGgwpjIP9GQ", "review_id": "MoE3OxwEvxJ-yuL78fLFng", "text": "Not going to waste too much time on this review because it was so awful. Bottom line, unless your name is Gordon Ramsay, do not step foot in this restaurant. Our service was fine, but the food was undercooked (they breaded the halibut!??!?), mushy, and tasted several days old. This experience would have been forgettable and/or forgiveable if they weren't also charging $35/plate for the halibut \"special\". There are so many other restaurants nearby that charge less for a much better food experience. Bottom line, avoid Avanti.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tCVQyYHcmOrx2i81C47Tew", "review_id": "EuudCVL6-WN8RO77K_jI1Q", "text": "Heard this place was great and saw that it was happy hour so decided to drop by. Unsure about the service at first but he ended up being really friendly and helped us make some great choices regarding what to order. Everything we tried was delicious and the $5 glasses of wine complimented the meal perfectly! Great old school vibe. Looked like a great place for parties and events.", "business_id": "vvA3fbps4F9nGlAEYKk_sA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lFcbT6QiESHz2ibRPdSwJg", "review_id": "qnNygvfHOdX6g0FM8nimdA", "text": "This is really as good as it gets when you have to experience car issues.  Not only do these guys take care of you in every possible way, from doing superb work to giving great customer service, you feel positive you got the best deal around!  Top that with their warranties and why go anywhere but here? Take the guess work out of taking care of your vehicle by taking it to Terry and Rob! Thanks guys for all you do!", "business_id": "gCaccP5CxQn-j2KCNbD4gg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3DXtjwsOPKUaWO3CNReqJA", "review_id": "4cvUX6DhK-fGufAFNU7gOQ", "text": "I'm not one to normally write a review, but people need to know about this place.  It's clean, organized and well run.  Whether you're talking with the Manager (Terry) or anyone else, they are friendly and sure to explain what is going on.\n\nI took my car in because it was leaking some oil...that was actually spilled oil from an oil change done elsewhere. They cleaned it up without charge and without the awful upsell you get at most other repair shops.  I'll be going there exclusively.", "business_id": "gCaccP5CxQn-j2KCNbD4gg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vDpNMIiwVIBmO8kbucC7oQ", "review_id": "v3NEY9ktJ8tint1JTa_rHA", "text": "I was very pleased with the friendly service here.  I had a coupon for a different location that they weren't able honor, but they did knock 10% for a transmission flush.  Another guy came who seemed like a regular...though I feel for anyone that is a regular at an autoshop!\n\nI mentioned that I was hungry and they referred me to Bertha's Cafe next door.  Laughed that the mechanic are now becoming foodies since Bertha's opened up. \n\nWill return for the quick and honest auto service.  They didn't dry to upsell me on any unnecessary services that my car didn't need.", "business_id": "gCaccP5CxQn-j2KCNbD4gg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F9hl4Dn1Ube3A6NShgfXmw", "review_id": "isf10bKo9-uDS8PKdMoAKw", "text": "Never been a fan of dealing with mechanics, especially at big name-branded (in this case, Firestone) shops as I'm afraid of any overhead. Well, this place was a pleasant surprise.\n\nIt was a Saturday morning and I was having that \"metal on metal\" grinding noise when I braked. I came to Yelp! and saw these guys, who are actually less than a block away, and decided to give them a chance based on the good reviews. Welp, it was a good choice.\n\nFirst, no indifferent attitude (which is what I liken to most mechanics). The guy on the phone was all about helping me and I was surprised to find they could fit me right in and have me in and out in an hour.\n\nTurns out I didn't need rotors like I had thought, and he just changed the brake pads. Love not being upsold this, that, and the other thing or having unnecessary repairs! He even applied a coupon for $10 off and changed my windshield wiper blades for free- pretty atypical of a branded shop, I'd say.\n\nAnyway, check 'em out.", "business_id": "gCaccP5CxQn-j2KCNbD4gg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "F9hl4Dn1Ube3A6NShgfXmw", "review_id": "2BYIao6MhmX7PeItowL0lw", "text": "Well, jumped the gun on that last review I guess.\n\nTurns out, the work they did here was botched. I'm not sure if I'm influenced by the good and helpful attitude of the guy who helped me here or not, but I'd like to think it was some sort of mistake. Still, a costly one for me.\n\nI had gone in with what sounded like worn brake pads to the point of metal-on-metal rotor scraping, and thought I would need new rotors. After checking it out, the aforementioned \"good guy\" told me the rotors were fine and simply installed brake pads and cleaned the back brakes. \n\nA week later, I started hearing the noise again. I took it to another shop (Larry Harker's Auto) and they found that the rotors were not in good shape, and that in fact one was much thinner than the other. After they replaced them, the noise vanished and has not come back.\n\nLike I said, I want to believe this guy just made an honest mistake; it just seems like an unlikely scenario, though, given the problem. Just kind of goes to show that smaller shops with a long history in the area are usually the way to go.", "business_id": "gCaccP5CxQn-j2KCNbD4gg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5S9qsoHWUcMeahMtBwuX3g", "review_id": "sCvYhBjGhAUGrFMlwthjsQ", "text": "I own a 'bubble car' as my boyfriend likes to call it. Just a common Toyota Corolla S.. When one of my Goodyear tires needed to be replaced, I figured it wouldn't be a problem, considering that it's a COMMON car so there must be plenty of tires in stock before I go on a mandatory 300 mile road trip the next day.\n\n27 calls later to tire shops ranging from North Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Tempe, Gilbert, to Avondale, my tires seems to be as elusive as the Fountain of Youth. The thought of me lying in the middle of the desert in 100+ degree heat waiting for vultures to nom on me because I couldn't find a tire was starting to become more real.\n\nMy sadistic father, who watched me go through this mid-life crisis finally spoke up and said that there was a really nice guy across the street from where I was this entire time who fixed his car all the time and could probably help me. \n\nLo and behold, I call and the guy who works there looks it up and says 'We don't have it, BUT I can drive and go get one and be back in 10 minutes.' Why did I not get this response the other 27 shops I tried calling?! \n\nBasically, less than an hour later, my car is done and ready to go. No appointments, no '2 days later', just fast service. The guy I spoke with was really nice, charged me only what was quoted without any hidden labor fees (cheaper than fixing it at the dealership), and told me to not be so hard on my father because he was a 'nice' guy. \n\nWe'll see about that. \n\nGiving it 4 stars because I haven't had any other major service done there as others below have, but when I do, which will be very soon as my car brakes are squealing at an ungodly range higher than Mariah Carey's, I will be back to update my review.", "business_id": "gCaccP5CxQn-j2KCNbD4gg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vTRKCJ8_N9awbM8n3r7aEg", "review_id": "N4VlPCjjWtb3oJm7j_vqEg", "text": "GREAT service!  Blew a tire a few blocks down the street from Purcell on Christmas Eve, and they came and put my spare on so that I could drive my car.  This was above and beyond, and saved me a tow charge.  What incredibly friendly, accommodating service by Kevin and Bill on what was a really busy day for them.  \n\nI will, of course, be buying my replacement tire from them - they earned a lot of customer loyalty today!", "business_id": "gCaccP5CxQn-j2KCNbD4gg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "sEWeeq41k4ohBz4jS_iGRw", "review_id": "kvqzWYY4qJgldO7LRWmP6g", "text": "Gotta love Food City's.   The fruit and produce section is amazing and so cheap it's \"almost free\".    Any time I need a lot of veggies for a recipe or cooking some big meal this is the place to come.\n\nFresh tortillas and Mexican pastries made on site all very good. \n\nEvery weekend they have fresh roasted chilies for sale, yum.\n\nI'm not into their meat selection, don't know why just doesn't appeal to me.\n\nThey have all the basics but you won't find much in the way of the \"low fat\" or \"fat free\" items here.\n\nThe ranchera music is WAY to loud, even for me, and I get a few odd looks like \"hey what is this gringo doing in our store\" but it's totally worth checking out.", "business_id": "FKUResyfat8sK9VqEE6TyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pxSJnxAYE6PwUiyvMIWSjg", "review_id": "Wi9pPtpv1lnOUqf4d0RO6g", "text": "Great flour tortillas and flank steak.Lots of Hispanic foods.", "business_id": "FKUResyfat8sK9VqEE6TyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HpxGTDm60d9JapjN36JFSQ", "review_id": "y_UYl1qXik0WM6T6XIwKtg", "text": "Why is it most Food City's seem to be hanging on by a thread? This location is certainly no exception. The employees definitely get an A for effort though. But overall this is just like any other Food City. The typical regular homeless boozer hanging around outside, begging for cash. And the typical dysfunctional low income family that blocks an entire aisle. And don't forget the fact that 2 out of three Pepsi vending machines are broken and vandalized.", "business_id": "FKUResyfat8sK9VqEE6TyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T0AV3ryHEUR9OWSJMEHlYw", "review_id": "k7h9VKp7WaOx0wdkfM974w", "text": "Place has closed...\n\n\nSalsa, Pico and the chips and tortillas are the best I've had in Az in 3 yrs. Good beer sales too. Haven't bought anything else there. Can be a dangerous parking lot at night. No namer brand products like papmers or TP if its late and your desperate go to Frys instead", "business_id": "FKUResyfat8sK9VqEE6TyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n2BtqUzIsQv7Vw9pJc3Xow", "review_id": "WIL93EH9p-2fsSHNKHmBdA", "text": "I'm giving this location 2 stars, soley for its convenient location. Otherwise it would have been 1. \nMy wife and I go specifically for the Goya products, and tortillas. \nWell, on Saturday she goes and finds they were having deals on other items, and ended up spending $53.88. \nShe gets home, starts cooking, and realizes the very specific bottle of seasoning, which she went there to get in the first place, was Not among the other groceries. Also missing was a jalape\u00f1o pepper. \nNo worries, just a mile down the street.\nWhen she gets there, with receipt in hand, she explains the situation to the store mgr.  Well, apparently, a missing $0.88 jalape\u00f1o, and an almost $3 bottle of seasoning, is not to be taken lightly. The manager went \"straight to the video tape!\". Questioned the cashier, and bagger (who both said she took them with her), and then argued with my wife that she was wrong/mistaken. \nWe're maybe talking $5, at the very most, of items off of a grocery bill, which cost over $50.  \nTook her almost 15-20 mins of disputing with the guy, until they finally compensated her.\nGeez......that's just really bad customer service.", "business_id": "FKUResyfat8sK9VqEE6TyA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "xXnZipKgmxQgrPjTXNm60w", "text": "I suck at bowling, and yet I love it.  I love that I can like something some consider a sport.  I love that it's totally ok that you aren't any good.  A group of people who aren't good at something can have a great time doing it talking about how bad they are.  \n\nThis is my designated bowling center.  Sure, we go lots of other places, but this is always a solid central location.  Plus, the fact that it's so close to the Biz is a definite bonus!  (I've had several years of \"Bowling & Boogie\" themed Birthdays...I'm a geek, but I'm ok with that.)\n\nThough I've always called ahead just in case, I've never had trouble getting a lane or two here.  The food is fairly decent too in a way that only bowling alley food can be.  And what the heck is it about Bowling Alley bars???  My friend has a theory that the better the drinks the more games you'll play - both to keep drinking and then to sober up before you go home. \n\nThe facilities are a bit older, and you'll find a few areas that could use a bit of freshening up from years of wear, but I don't mind that kind of thing so much in a bowling alley.  Hopefully you won't either.", "business_id": "qjXtirU34PdTjPVbup8cTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "YMcwZgtAdSOEsCxvQJlWKg", "text": "The alley itself is nice inside, and they do cheap bowling night during the week (Thursdays I think).  I've bowled in a couple of tournaments here.\n\nI get the feeling that Squaw Peak Lanes used to be an old big-box store of some sort, because it's part of the Food City strip mall and there's no recessed step down into the bowling area like most alleys have.  An OK place to bowl, and the service was good, but I think there are better alleys in town.", "business_id": "qjXtirU34PdTjPVbup8cTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 14, "useful": 13, "cool": 15}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "3vxQQyUmqMYrA4eZg7CqXA", "text": "Nothing starts a great bowling experience off like running into some dicey characters in the parking lot. \n\"No, you cannot use my cell phone.\"\n\"No, I do not know where you parked your El Camino.\"\n\"Well, fuck you too.\"\nNow I was really ready for a pitcher of beer and a double shot of Cuervo. Sunday night at 8:00, all games and shoes are a paltry $2! Fantastic. And quite simply I cannot bowl without alcohol. It's like some people with karaoke. Of course each time I fell on my ass (and it was frequently) I blamed the slippery floor. It COULDN'T be that third pitcher! I don't know what the drink prices are there, but I ran up a serious $100 bar tab....OMG....WTF??!! Dysfuncional, Sagitarriun spender that I am...I didn't even care. The glee of bowling overwhelmed my rational reasoning skills. Although my reasoning skill did kick in when I decided to return the shoes and not run out the door with them still attached to my feet. All said, the bartender and the \"shoe\" man were awesome. League anyone?", "business_id": "qjXtirU34PdTjPVbup8cTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 4, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "GScVVs7rGzC33pL8L5_YIA", "text": "4 stars. \n\nCount 'em. Uno, dos, tres...quatro! Uhm, por que? I'll explain. \n\nBefore you hit the lanes, make damn sure you have somebody fun in tow. That's the make or break. If you bowl with a dud, you won't enjoy AMF Squaw Peak Lanes. Trust me. It all hinges on the company, for  the serious good times begin when the sun goes down (and trust me, even in Phoenix, it eventually goes down.)\n\nNever mind germs. Grab a brew or three and claim your lane. Warm those fingers up. Crack those knuckles. And most importantly, stretch those hamstrings and calves, for bowling isn't just bowling anymore. The lights dim and the music rises. This is where it's at - Rock 'n Bowl! \n\nBaby got back, indeed. \n\nUpon leaving, one of my best friends and I got a round of applause. That's right. No, it wasn't because we were super studly bowlers (we weren't half bad, though). It was because we were super amazing dancers. I mean, it's Rock 'n Bowl. You Bowl. You Rock. Part of Rockin' is shaking your groove thing to whatever tune comes on. Yes, we are Equal Opportuney Dancers (get it?). Of course, what I love the best is singing about anacondas and baby don't wanna's, sugary sweetness and mutual silicone ickness... \n\nOh, and if you like throwing big, heavy balls and hearing the loud clank of pins hitting the ground, then you'll enjoy yourself, too.\n\n\"You two got something special,\" we were told on our way to turn in our sweaty shoes. \"Aww, thanks!\" I replied. He's right. I'm tellin' ya, it's all about the company!", "business_id": "qjXtirU34PdTjPVbup8cTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "sEWeeq41k4ohBz4jS_iGRw", "review_id": "U4n5O4rSmOE03aSOltnt7Q", "text": "This place from the outside looks pretty old, but on the inside it's pretty nice as far as bowling alleys go.  \n\nA few times we had to wait in line for the late night bowling thingy to start, you know where they play music and videos and turn the lights down. Rock and roll bowling or Disco bowling, I don't know, I forgot what they call it.\n\nFood, no thank you, seems pretty typical pre-made deep fried stuff.\n\nBeer and bowling are always good.   They put a ice container in the pitcher to keep your beer cold, but it displaces about one 12oz beer so you kinda get ripped off ----but at least the beer is cold!\n\nI'd like to be more like The Dude from the Big Lebowski every time I go bowling, \"that rug really tied the room together, did it not?\".", "business_id": "qjXtirU34PdTjPVbup8cTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Ofxlhi_HKp7myFDpwg9aIA", "review_id": "DHCcvzFuXdlJ4nh2F0Apvw", "text": "Bowling+ Alcohol+Rock and Roll+ Cool Lights = Good Times..and low bowling scores!!!!\n\n\nSo AMF is OK..I have experienced better.  This location is your typical hometown bowling alley minus the line dancing or Karoke on Friday and Saturday nights...at least that's what my hometown bowling alley had.\n\nOh wait so does this AMF in the bar...speaking of the bar...most of the staff here sucks and for the majority are probably older then this bowling alley itself, the drinks suck for the most part...the only thing I have had here that tastes halfway decent is the Long Island Ice Tea...but even a blind monkey could not mess making one of these drinks it is virtually impossible. \n\nPrices are OK, the Rock and Roll bowling is cool but I think it is about time this place maybe did a remodel, all the balls are quite old and most of them need a good refurbishing. Plus it is kind of dirty, but what can you expect for a Bowling Alley..just go and look at the mix of freaks on any league night. \n\nNUFF SAID!!!:)\n\nI am still searching for a \"GOOD\" bowling alley.", "business_id": "qjXtirU34PdTjPVbup8cTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "d0wpnmxtLgFAtN__tAC7vA", "text": "So, we  had a company party here last night, and we got to bowl 2 games.  There were quite a few of us here, and overall, things went smoothly without incident.\n\nI normally don't hang out on this side of town.  To me, its kind of an older, slightly run down part of town.  Not scary, just.....old.  I don't know how long this bowling alley has been around, but it appears probably a few years.\n\nWe had several pizza's ordered while we were there, and surprisingly, the pizzas were tasty!  Much better then the last time we were here last year.  They serve beer, and thats always a great becuase it makes bowling much more fun.\n\nI don't know that I would personally return to this location, as I really wasnt all that impressed. Its decent, but nothing that I would return to.", "business_id": "qjXtirU34PdTjPVbup8cTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0Ke0iSAPYi8hUVxLocAlYQ", "review_id": "VBjVGywtnjVOz38d8xkVxQ", "text": "Any excuse to go bowling with friends is fine by me. I don't go bowling often enough, even though I consider myself decent at lobbing that damn rock down the lanes. Ahhh, but the warm-up game here was my turn to shine. Everyone sucks during the first game until they get all loosey-goosey... which apparently involves hurling appropriately funny insults and drinking the requisite number of beers. I didn't get primed until the tenth frame, at which point I nearly bagged a turkey.\n\nAt any rate, the best thing I liked about this place was that the Budweiser bottles are shaped like a bowling pin. And someone else was paying for the game and shoe rental. I threw respectably and got to talk smack to my fellow bowlers. That'll do, pig, that'll do.", "business_id": "qjXtirU34PdTjPVbup8cTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "Lp_Ykqfbv5Q-oyGYlMGJRg", "review_id": "teda-nWX3JC3uuiWSiPTLg", "text": "This place does the trick, in terms of being a place where you can bowl and grab a few beers.  Other than that, it isn't anything stellar.  It is clean and they do have a decent beer selection for a bowling alley.  The owner/manager is really nice and helpful which makes me want to like this place so much more.  I feel like there isn't really a good bowling place that isn't Lucky Strike (which tries to be more like a dance club than anything else).  So until I find a happy medium, this place is good enough.", "business_id": "qjXtirU34PdTjPVbup8cTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xXddQy6m2cLcz9tfQu5fyA", "review_id": "Z5jkHTX7Cz161kMq1d_zYw", "text": "This bowling alley looks really shady from the outside, but it's actually pretty nice inside. It's great for kids...they have light-weight balls and they'll set up the bumpers for you. The food/beer is reasonable and usually after you pay, they give you coupons for \"Buy one game, get one free\" which I really like.", "business_id": "qjXtirU34PdTjPVbup8cTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4GBlFEDgO3BTiIVZCS_21w", "review_id": "aT4wA5L9wE-4UoGoLsNO9A", "text": "This is a pretty solid bowling alley overall, with the exception of a couple notable problems.  \n\nFirst off, while it doesn't look like much from the outside, it's pretty nice inside.  Nothing too fancy, but certainly well-maintained and clean.  I was honestly surprised how nice it looked once inside.\n\nWe went here last weekend for the Extreme Bowling (or cosmic bowling, rock n roll bowling...whatever you want to call it).  Couple of the ladies in our group were doing some research before picking which place to go, so they called ahead to find out the deal - they were told Extreme Bowling is $17 per person (plus tax).  It starts at 8pm and that price includes shoes and all-you-can-bowl.  All of this is true...until 10:30pm.  What we were not told was that $17 is for 8p-1030pm, at which point they empty the place out and start over again, and you can pay an additional $17 for 10:30-1:30.  Not knowing this, we arrived shortly before 9pm.  Sorry, but we're not going to pay $17 for an hour of bowling, then repay it again for the rest of the night.  The cashier was a nice enough kid, this really wasn't his fault.  But they were not bending on the rules either.  I can understand, but let's mention that little detail when people call and ask.  We were told $17 all you can bowl.  Not $17 for the first session.\n\nSo we decided not to bowl session 1, but to head out to another bar for a few drinks/dinner and then return at 10:30 for the 2nd session. We returned and did just that.  \n\nThe lanes are well kept, well maintained.  The balls are old and scuffed, but honestly what do you expect for a rental ball.  It would be great if they were new, but they're not.  \n\nThe bartender was nice enough and took good care of us, even if it is somewhat of a limited bar selection (nothing too fancy here, no Grey Goose only Smirnoff, etc).  We're not complete snobs, so we did OK.  \n\nOverall, it's OK and it will certainly do in a pinch.  I really would love to find a \"good\" bowling alley in the area, so we'll keep looking.  I wouldn't refuse to return here, but it wouldn't be my #1 choice.", "business_id": "qjXtirU34PdTjPVbup8cTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "1TlC9H2c8OF66tAPTYNzBw", "text": "Not the best, but serviceable.\n\nThe equipment is old, but there are so many lanes that it's almost always possible to get one or two for yourself for practice. It's also easy to park. These two factors are enough to sway me towards this place over nearby Scottsdale lanes.\n\nThe help is an interesting blend of interesting people. Sometimes you have to be quite assertive with them in regards to discounts, etc. I get the feeling they are kinda winging it, amazed at how really expensive it is to run a business like a bowling alley, and how little profit it really makes.\n\nHaven't tried the food but I would expect it to be not the best, but serviceable.\n\nSo I would call this an authentic bowling experience whereas Lucky Strike (or even Scottsdale Lanes) is more like the refined, distilled, sanitized \"urban bowler\" type experience for people who probably wouldn't bowl otherwise.", "business_id": "qjXtirU34PdTjPVbup8cTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2_tOvm9THqfuxiXSxbE7Zw", "review_id": "9dK0nf9S0WN0xBlcyzpokQ", "text": "If/when i go bowling, its up in N phx or N scotts. This place seemed out of date for an AMF. The screens are old school, and they don't have the stupid videos playing when you get a gutter ball.\n\nWe went last minute on a sunday night...it was more busy than i thought. Maybe half the lanes were full. The bar was open (I headed that direction first time). I can't complain about the customer service. Place was clean.\n\nI guess just 3 stars cuz of  lack of cool vidoes, and disco feeling that i get at newer AMFs", "business_id": "qjXtirU34PdTjPVbup8cTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QCHAOg5sjHY6dszKZ4Lg_g", "review_id": "c9ekG3sCJMXGzF4WNZSEOA", "text": "I recently moved to the Phoenix area and joined a bowling league here. It's in an older part of town - but safe. The snackbar is small buy has a fairly decent menu. I had a burger and it was quite tasty - greasy just like a bowling alley burger should be.\n\nThe staff is nice. The scorekeepers have recently been updated from what I was told and do the job - nothing fancy. If you're looking for an \"old school\" bowling alley - a place to have fun without the attitude or frills then this place is it.", "business_id": "qjXtirU34PdTjPVbup8cTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AncVDK7eNz6c0pxLxAl42w", "review_id": "8VNwgGHn0hQQ5ei4fxQljg", "text": "Im not sure what the hell people are smoking before they come here to give this place anything more than a 0 star... I literally hated this place. I usually go to the one in Tempe, which is very nice.. Okay so this place blows... the staff is running around like animals not tending the guest and its just chaotic... so we start and the lane isnt work, its not starting the balls dont come back when we throw them and the gates are randomly coming down before we throw the ball, or before the ball hits the pins? WTF? The food is expensive... as expected since the others are.. but seriously we paid for unlimited bowling for 2 hours and stayed for like one hour. Also all the balls... well unless you have little kids thumbs, or giant hands, they wont fit the balls.. which in my opinion is like the # 1 thing when bowling... having a ball that fits... oh well. The lanes are oiled to hell and you feel like youll slip every time you go down to bowl.. thats awesome.. pay 15.00 to fit my fingers into smaller holes, break my neck while bowling, have the ball get blocked by a gate, and not get served? wow.. i know ill never go back to this one at least.", "business_id": "qjXtirU34PdTjPVbup8cTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "89z2m5rqHpjErFVZJx-wrg", "review_id": "2mSlzfSPziW6_KGS6NoRIg", "text": "This place is dated. The bar improvements look nice if the temperature wasn't sweltering...the monitors are old too. I'd much rather go to the alley on Scottsdale and Thomas.", "business_id": "qjXtirU34PdTjPVbup8cTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "joEN2Mx6n2FNzsIrR0CpjQ", "review_id": "uO1-FQjbJrBJ-228-JUxXA", "text": "I have been bowling consistently year round at every single bowling alley in Arizona since I was a little over 7. I have, for the most part, shunned all AMF lanes, minus the one on Christown, which has sentimental value because that was where I pretty much grew up bowling. This alley, much alike most AMF's, has horrid service, from staff that range of their mid teens to their late 20's and many whom despite their bowling background know nothing about how to treat the customer right. Most people know that lanes always staff people whom for the most part have a pretty big bowling background. That's a major plus when hiring. Unfortunately, like I said, they suck at servicing the customer.\n\nAlso, the lanes and the area around are really poor. Like one person stated before me, they have old screens, which is not the case at any Brunswick bowling alley you may go to. The floor boards are extremely slippery, and it can easily cause injury if you're foolish enough to run around on the approach, let alone go over the foul line. The food is comparable to all other publicly traded bowling alleys: its over-priced and is horrible for you....DON'T EAT IT! Drink prices aren't too bad considering where you are at, but its still bad. Bowling prices are always market rate...If you simply go on AMF's main company website you can get coupons to lessen the $$ you are spending. There is no reason to not sign up on a bowling mailing list and get coupons, they save you A LOT! \n\nWith all this said, I give it 2 stars. Its not the worst alley in town, although close to it. It needs MAJOR renovations, even something simple like getting new TV's would mean so much. Renovate, and you will see more business... I recommend you go elsewhere until they do just that. Go to privately owned and operated Let It Roll Bowl, just a bit down, with better rates and service. Go to pretty much any Brunswick, which will do much better on each level. Or, simply, choose another AMF, Scottsdale being the closest, and definitely a MUCH better option.\n\nAs stated before, message me if you want more details....I bowl a lot and can help you out! Later fellow Yelpers!", "business_id": "qjXtirU34PdTjPVbup8cTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_uL7OiQSfNsCd60DrAf7qQ", "review_id": "ITT4v60vaTPuztn6964qTA", "text": "Big fan! From the outside you wouldn't know the potential this place has on the inside. \n\nA bowling alley is a bowling alley is a bowling alley. However, this one in particular was updated a few years back and is lookin good. Not to mention it has one of the best bowling alley bars. They took over what used to be a tiny bar/pool room next door and turned it into the bowling alley bar. Great idea! Now there is a great place for me to sit and get my drink on while the boy plays in his boys bowling league. Great pool tables, and the bartender is superb! He always takes care of me and is great for a sports/industry convo here and their. Go say hi, hes awesome!\n\nThe food is wildly mediocre, but that is to be expected. The staff is great, always friendly and takes care of everyone super fast. They also have some great specials... bowling isn't expensive anymore. Sunday-Thursday open to 5pm games are only $1.99 each, and Sunday-Thursday from 9-midnight you can bowl as much as you want including shoes for only $8, that's winning in my book. \n\nSomething fun and not the usual bar fly night... check them out. \n\n**the only reason they got a 4 and not a 5 star review is because Lucky Strike is a tiny bit better, more $$$$ but a tiny bit better** but almost a 5 :-)", "business_id": "qjXtirU34PdTjPVbup8cTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IGkoathSlJmIOBDGo9vUZg", "review_id": "Nl5aISUBYR6qEhBZ5LJTIA", "text": "A nice, clean bowling alley.  Most alleys have pretty much the same features as all the rest--lighted lanes at night, birthday parties, pizza and burgers, etc.  At Squaw Peak though, you get it all without the dinge and wear that I usually see at a lot of other bowling alleys.  The bathroom ain't scuzzy, and you don't smell residual 30 year-old cigarette smoke.\n\nI went here with my family last night and had a great time.  After a warm-up, I bowled a 161--the best game I ever played.  I think you'll have fun too.", "business_id": "qjXtirU34PdTjPVbup8cTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dji-3ZSLA33ndPPYT0p7BA", "review_id": "8pSVXrCgVIR5I_kl5HalIw", "text": "This place is in sort of a rough area. It's not the nicest bowling alley in the whole world, the staff always seems a bit shorthanded, but it's always a good time. The bar is perfect. We love to take the kids, grab a pitcher, and play a couple games. The prices are very good, especially if you visit during a special bowl time. I'm definitely a fan of this place, the kids love it here. It's one of our summer staples.", "business_id": "qjXtirU34PdTjPVbup8cTw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "80OO4iLamxhxWEVWlWmB_g", "review_id": "HZFEuy5FZytfZXYd-Wt2zQ", "text": "Okay, I have lived in Phoenix and in LA. I have always thought LA was more expensive until my experience at Maroney's Cleaners. Holy Crap Ohla!!! I paid $7.65 for a pair of lined pants to get cleaned by them. Now, I have paid anywhere from $1.50 to $5.50 but are you kidding me $7.65. Then to top it off...I was a bit disappointed in the actual dry cleaning service because my pants were not perfect!!! So, after I was done throwing a temper-tantrum in the tahoe I then proceeded to call and text everyone I know (okay just kidding) about my frustrations. The drive up service is convenient however the price is NOT WORTH IT!!!", "business_id": "cL9fjZbDVbyDw7YyJbJ36Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZCxueIjc9QfrM6Yo808UnQ", "review_id": "8FPfzpcNE3Hyor1aC126zQ", "text": "Soooo expensive.  They come up with arbitrary charges that end up costing an arm and a leg.  They also ripped the seam on one of my shirts in the process of cleaning it.  Would NOT recommend.  There is a $2.25 dry cleaner right down the street on Indian School that I've started going to instead.", "business_id": "cL9fjZbDVbyDw7YyJbJ36Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 13, "useful": 12, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "oMBUAReIgTaBz2UPSdSf1g", "text": "To be honest I haven't looked at the prices. I'm so in love with the pick up and drop off service I've chosen to remain in denial. That being said...\n\nI freakin' love Maroney's. And Randy, my delivery guy, is super friendly and polite. Poor dude. He gets to see me at 7am before I've brushed my teeth or put any product in my  hair. Eee Gadz!\n\nMy man threads have never looked better!\n\nSo I say, no baloney, check out Maroney's. See ya Monday bright and early Randy!", "business_id": "cL9fjZbDVbyDw7YyJbJ36Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uBp2Jmip2qXQ0iWHUDY9sQ", "review_id": "To0NQlknLHlGlxXhlS4s-g", "text": "Overpriced!\n\nThey don't clean your clothes any better than any other cleaners, but you pay for the convenience of the drive-up service.\n\nUnless there's some reason that you can't get out of your car, I'd advise driving past this place and taking the time to walk in somewhere else.", "business_id": "cL9fjZbDVbyDw7YyJbJ36Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mB8t7JeX9c5bz-hZIxEyNA", "review_id": "sp_6mvGk-I4uLx3gIWtXkw", "text": "I needed my suit for the big Noche de Gourmet event and since I do not wear it very often it was looking pretty wrinkled. But presto it was done -  \n\nRich - Thanks again for getting my order done in 24 hours.", "business_id": "cL9fjZbDVbyDw7YyJbJ36Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L7TXz5A41SZLX-nM7KCNeQ", "review_id": "GpxBJcQTniBMFDkOgoWgJg", "text": "Not impressed. Dropped a tablecloth for a work event off here and was told would take two weeks because of the size.  Seems a bit long but this is the first time I've left a non-clothing item anywhere so, ok. \nCalled day before expected date of completion to confirm and was told it would be ready at 5pm and I said I'd be by the next am. \nI roll in and it's not done!  Pointing fingers and asking who I spoke to?  Didn't think to ask unless I was told it wasn't going to be ready.  Woman was apologetic. Writing this review in the parking lot while they press it. It was just going to be washed in cold water, hung to dry and pressed. No cost taken off the $30.", "business_id": "cL9fjZbDVbyDw7YyJbJ36Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UwFyrEm3B7WnH67Tq-Tx6g", "review_id": "52HRUyY_LaBn-rAMQR_J6Q", "text": "So I dropped off tow shirts a few days ago for dry cleaning.\nI ask the guy how much and he said 6.95 and I have to pay when I pick em up.\nPicked up the shirts today and the total was $13.90\nThe 1st and last time I went to Maroney's.\nThose guys should be in the money laundry business IMHO.", "business_id": "cL9fjZbDVbyDw7YyJbJ36Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "N-D-d1Z4UybdlkK1HxlNPA", "review_id": "KMWWkb3ZbpJAXpyQwjddaw", "text": "Jerry's is what it is- decent, classic diner food. Super cheap, too! I would choose to eat here over Denny's any day. \n\nLast night, Hubby and I had dinner here. The navy bean soup that was part of my entree was delicious, and so large a bowl we shared it. I had the pot roast, which was yummy and quite tender, but not at all fatty. It came with mediocre boxed mashed potatoes, decent corn, and really good Texas Toast. Hubby had a corned beef sandwich with grilled onions and green peppers which he liked well enough, and it came with macaroni salad that he loved. It was simple, but had lots of super crispy and fresh pieces of onion and celery.\n\nI have also had breakfast at Jerry's twice and both times it was delicious, with eggs cooked just as I ordered them. One caveat- the iced tea is super strong and had us up 'til the wee hours.\n\nGive Jerry's a try if you find yourself on Thomas across the street from the Stuffington Bear Factory.\n\nThree and a half stars.", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YwISM44nNmOSeXdsL-qZYw", "review_id": "sm2GQCeK-Ez4YCBp8TxPXQ", "text": "Had to write a quick review to this place. \nIt kicks Denny's ASS. \nThe food is always done well, eggs made to order, fries always hot and crispy. \nSandwiches are full of good, fresh ingredients, breakfasts are all delish. Waitresses are a good sweet/salty combo.\nMy friend made a side comment the last time about wanting my pickle, because she had breakfast and I had a sammy. The waitress, without a word, came back to the table with a plate of the crisp briny spears. Nice xtra touch!\n\nAll in all a pleasant,cheap, laid back, 24/7 diner, which is damn hard to come by in this day and age.", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Ouus3lC3Xk3YRGx4ptd_4A", "review_id": "0rZz03LlKUuqQhCPt-Hrvw", "text": "LoLo's chicken and waffles were my first choice but the 45 minute wait at 10:30am wasn't good for me so went here.  Place is huge and the waitstaff friendly and quick.  Food is greasy diner fair, which I loved.  They had a great dessert display case.  Breakfast for two, under $20.", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 9, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "waD2euOMPTnTzQ0thq3H6Q", "review_id": "d9X2rr2pTxaDwJ2H59zaNw", "text": "It's 4:00 am on a Friday, you've just finished listening to awesome music and drinking too much, you're starving and want some good comfort food to fill your gut and soak up that alcohol..... enter Jerry's.\n\nThe place was open.  The place was clean.  The food was good.  The service was great.  The prices were great.  WAY better than a Denny's, better than most diner's I've been to, actually.\n\nI had ham and eggs and the plate was delicious.  The ham steak was gigantic, the eggs perfect, and hash browns were done just right... crispy and good.", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Ofxlhi_HKp7myFDpwg9aIA", "review_id": "2XWu_tPcPXGEL4WTwvLspA", "text": "Once again....another vote for the half star system on Yelp, this place is more like a 4.5 star...and Yelp needs to incorporate a half star system so I can rank it the way it should be.\n\nThis place is 24 hours and with my schedule and insomnia it works out great for me. I have been going to Jerry's for a few years now..and as far as 24 hour places that are the perfect spot to grab a bite after a good night out on the town this is probably the best in the area to go in and chill at...I would say Jerry's has the rest of the close by place such as the 5-N-Diner on 16th St. and the two Denny's on Camelback and 16th and then the other one on 7th and Camelback beat by a mile!!\n\nJerry's by far kicks all their asses. The service at this place is always excellent, they always have fresh pot of coffee, and this place just got remodeled about 6 months ago and has that kind of homey Cracker Barrel feel to it.\n\nThe food is always good and they have an extensive menu of items to choose from, I would say some of my favorites are the Denver Omelet, along with any burger they have and their Southwest Turkey Sandwich is one of the best I have had anywhere!! I am not a big fan of Biscuits and Gravy but anytime I go here at least one person in my group has to order this, so it must be good. \n\nThe have a huge variety of cakes and pies for desert in a display case behind the counter, I usually go with their sinfully sweet carrot cake. \n\nThe booths are large and if your a bigger guy like me its always nice to be able to move around a bit and relax. I have come here to study read books for school and meet my friends and just kick back and relax. \n\nThe only reason this place did not get 5 stars is because it seems that it could be a bit cleaner, even with the new remodel, there always seems like there is some jam or smear of something on all the upholstery and they need to do a better job of wiping down their tables and seats.\n\nBut overall Jerry's is definitely a great place to go after the bar for a great meal and good service.", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "DUKYeqmxEXvuaEYEpvmcGw", "review_id": "s2H91xEOfk5tZMAFCgj0xQ", "text": "I had a turkey sandwich and a fudge sundae.  Mmm mm.  Jerry's is like a good version of Denny's or any of those late night diners.  It was difficult for me to wrap my head around the concept of a 'good' denny's, but their food is actually tastey, their booths are comfortable, it feels like a diner the way it's set up, and they didn't fuck up a sundae.  \n\nOh and I didn't feel sick or gross after eating there AND I saved half my sandwich for later.  Now that's a level of diner food that is deserving of 5 stars!", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "W_QXYA7A0IhMrvbckz7eVg", "review_id": "76gG4p3WOn0fimOl49svMg", "text": "I'm not sure why but I am always hesitant to go to restaurants attached to hotels.  It could be from a bad experience in my childhood that I don't quite remember, but I think it's starting to go away.  The husband and I decided to come here because we are leaving for Washington for 6 weeks this weekend and we were on a mission to only try new places to eat our last weekend here.  We stopped by for breakfast on Saturday morning.\n\nThere were very few people in here, maybe 5 or 6 tables so we were immediately seated.  Our server was super nice in that cool-mom type of way.  She got our drinks quickly and refilled them often.  After a couple minutes perusing the menu and seeing lots of tasty things, I decided on the Rock and Roll Waffles, which is a thick waffle with bacon and eggs sitting on top of it.  Every time I order something like this, where there is supposed to be stuff on top of something else, they always serve it on the side.  Oh well.  The husband and I also decided to split a cinnamon roll as a pre-breakfast app.  \n\nThe cinnamon roll was delicious.  It was sweet and gooey with just the right amount of cinnamon.  It was also one of those fabulously soft and chewy ones, not a crusty one.  It was especially delicious with a little bit of butter on it.  My waffle was also fantastic with a crispy outside and a surprisingly fluffy interior.  I didn't so much like the scrambled eggs, they were kind of flavorless, but I don't really like eggs anyway, so it doesn't matter.  The bacon was pretty good, nice and salty and a little bit thick.  \n\nI will definitely go back again in the future.  I loved the old school vibe going on with this place and I love that I get better food at a better price with better service than I would get at any Denny's or IHOP.", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fev0iI-XDrteD4SYRKjiUw", "review_id": "zU2zfbj27Hmqd_WPJI0RsA", "text": "Just a classic.  It really is everything you expect from a 60's era diner that is open 24 hours a day.  The food is greasy but good.  The service is impeccable.  There are tons of old people reading newspapers.  And the cinnamon rolls are to die for.  \n\nWhen you don't want to wait in line at Over Easy or Matt's and you're tired of the same stuff at Denny's & IHOP - Jerry's is totally the place to go.  Also, you can spent the entire time thinking about that guy on Seinfeld who always said \"Jerry\" in that annoying voice.", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "0qIsBt4EzBDCKrIviV55Ew", "review_id": "V98jCukunLxkTsG9L101TA", "text": "Get the Fried Chicken,\nCan't miss out on a 24 hour place\nThis place has been around since 1966 and has 8 reviews? well anyways a classic dinner in the area, if you have a group you can meet in a back area.  So I asked \"whats good here Wendy\" she said fried chicken so I got it, it came with choice of salad or soap and a side dish. wow that really impressed me.  I love a place where I can check good for everything.", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ofxlhi_HKp7myFDpwg9aIA", "review_id": "VZpyWhP3wnc-61RWLesNng", "text": "Went to Jerry's tonight for a late bite with a friend, got the Turkey club with some french fries and some Ice tea, and my friend got the sampler, we had the carrot cake for desert...this was a perfect meal, the service was excellent, the food was excellent, everything was good, and our whole bill came to just under 20 bucks. This location rules...totally a hidden gem in Phoenix...once again Jerry's shits on top of Village Inn, Denny's IHOP and any place of the like. END.", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 8, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "4nJDgx8xTdIF2e60kAbQ4g", "review_id": "1ZYC8gX1ZSjoLx6WHbqS0w", "text": "I went to Jerry's last night for dinner.  We always eat there and usually like the atmosphere.  This time there were protesters there with anti-Nazi signs.  They told me that a man was present signing books and speaking to a group of people.  His name is David Irving and he was invited to speak by the group about his beliefs that the Holocaust didn't happen.  And that Hitler never knew about the Jews being slaughtered.  This is sick and made me lose my appetite.  Why would a restaurant like Jerry's support a local Neo-Nazi group?  Apparently, they hold the monthly meetings of the group there as well.  I do not plan to return to this location for any meal in case I run across this type of hatred again.\n4.9.12 Since that time, I have been following the story of David Irving.  He has not returned to this restaurant again but went to a hotel near the airport maybe a year later.  It was guarded by the Phx police red squad.  At least the protesters wacked this mole back into his hole for now.", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wFweIWhv2fREZV_dYkz_1g", "review_id": "TXhKwRP0R92tDhWjYGN1IA", "text": "If your in the mood for a no frills breakfast, Jerry's is your place.  The service is quick and friendly.  The food is just like mama used to make it.  I like the large windows that look out onto Thomas, good people watching while you wait for your meal.\n\nThe menu is basic diner food but let me point out the \"Hungry Traveler\" - eggs, hashbrowns, pancakes, your choice of bacon/ham/sausage and biscuts & gravy all for $8.\n\nI prefer Jerry's to the typical bfast diner chains because the food is better, it's clean and I don't leave smelling like a grease ball.", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fev0iI-XDrteD4SYRKjiUw", "review_id": "oipEb1_Gz7tB1-V29FU1zQ", "text": "I had written my original review after the first time I went here.  Since then, I have probably been about 20 more times.  This place is totally a 5 star, bombastic breakfast diner.  The waitress is amazingly quick and on top of things.  I really appreciate that attentiveness in the morning.  The kitchen kicks out food just as quickly and it sure is good.  I've tried the sausage and eggs (which is a giant polish sausage that has been grilled) and \"The Bus\" (which is a huge piece of ham).  The food is always great and the bill is always under $20 for both of us.  This is our fallback for breakfast now.  No more Denny's or IHOP - ALWAYS JERRY'S.  We even went Christmas morning while waiting for the family to wake up.  This place is top notch.", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ofxlhi_HKp7myFDpwg9aIA", "review_id": "V7W2YWwUUQ41Ztz2ODGBow", "text": "I have been coming to Jerry's for over 6 years. The food is always great, but there service has gone down hill. There use to be a waitress there named Laura she use to work late nights, since she has left every time I have been there the service has been atrocious. I went to night, was tiold I could not sit in my section I wanted to, I know from this point on it was going to be trouble, so as I sat down I already knew what I wanted. So when she came to ask us for drinks I told her what I wanted to order. \nShe took the order, and the food was done fast, it did not have the extra cheese on it, i ordered, I got everything but the sink omelet. And the whole time I ate my food this women NEVER came back tot the table once to check on us or refill our drinks. In fact we had to ask her to come by to get the check. Worse service I have ever had in the 6 years of visiting this place. This place lost a good waitress when Laura left. Food is still good but the service is garbage as far as I am concerned!!! Definitely hurts your dining experience when the service of a place you like goes way down hill!", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ROr4DQ-gxlfUKmiDC-qSEQ", "review_id": "d83ZP7Ls3Pi6sV5O8Du3PA", "text": "Sometimes during the day you get a hankering for some breakfast food... no not cereal, or a fruit cup with some yogurt, or a pop tart, sheesh not that! But, some yummy medium fried eggs or scrambled, with sizzling bacon, or links, and pancakes...... mmmmmmmmmmmm! And you think, where o where can I grab some goodness? So you think the usual suspects, IHOP, eh, 5&Diner, possibly, Denny's, ummm no, Village Inn, yuck. And then you think of that breakfast place you went to for hangover brunch, and you're like, no i want cheap food... so you keep on thinking until you lose interest and that hankering goes away which is kinda good if you're on a diet but heck it's breakfast food so it's good for you even when you have brinner! Well... my phoenicians there's a place that can satisfy those cravings, good diner food, friendly service, and cheap ass places and this mythical place is known as Jerry's Restaurant (since 1966) and it's 24 hours! See ya gay 5 & diner at 16th st, and Jenny's (drag queen denny's) on 7th ave, and hello butch Jerry's! \n\nRecommended items - the Fried Chicken! the Big Bertha's Country Fried Steak and Eggs, the hungry traveler ( unlimited pancakes, 3 eggs, 6 bacon or links all for $7.99), and the of all things yum and gooey... their cinnamon roll with whipped butter... uh yea it's on my list of food items that i want on my table before the world ends in 2012. \n\nYea it's a geriatric central but you gotta love old people and old ladies that are servers who all have some attitude and sweetness altho the gay server has total cattyness... rowr... this gay boy wasn't gonna have it tho... if you're a bitch to me i'm a bitch to you... easy as that!  I love the setting, and the location.", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "L3XWX_dd8_pYnRSMdppjDg", "review_id": "Mlvjs8Aau5VBdXMCHQzd3g", "text": "I love diners, I love a place where you have no idea what you want to eat, you go look at the menu and you settle on something that hits the spot. Before Jerry's my go to diner was 5 and Diner. Don't get me wrong I like 5 and Diner, but I love places that aren't Chains.\n\nJerry's is just a laid back diner, where I think after a few visits they learn your names and you become family. The waitress we usually get seems to remember us each time we go back.\n\nI have ordered the Fried Chicken, which was top notch! So flavorful and crunchy. I loved that the first time we went they only had one more serving so my friend and I couldn't both get the fried chicken. I mean he was a little bent, but I got to eat the chicken. And the fact that it is so popular that you are \"lucky\" if you get to order it!\n\nI have also been back for Friday Night Fish Fry. The Fish Fry is really good fish and probably the best  tartar sauce of any diner I have been too!\n\nDon't forget the Cinnamon Roll with whipped butter...So sinfully delicious! I feel guilty eating it its almost too good!\n\nThis is definitely a place I will be frequenting! I might even get a booth that is my booth!", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QTR42Jd_k_AKLNAoKH4Syw", "review_id": "qcMIZngn3s2qpWHYZJlFzA", "text": "Food was excellent. Had the chicken fried steak, taco salad and my 3yr old son had the chicken fingers. I have no complaints, what so ever, about the food but the service was just awful.\n\nIf you can get past the terrible service then this place is great. Maybe I'll try again another time and see if it was just the waiter working today that sucked.", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ofxlhi_HKp7myFDpwg9aIA", "review_id": "AgmS8dKB-5kpzq0uZNSVIw", "text": "Laura the best waitress in the valley is back at Jerry's she is there every night but Sunday and Monday. This place rocks again. The best late night place to go, great food, and with Laura back the best service around, as far as I am concerned every waitress in the world should go and watch her work you could definitely learn a few things. \nIf I were to open my own restaurant this women would be running the show. To the owners and management of Jerry's you better take care of this lady.", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j57HR3gaS5X1DrfalZ3W-g", "review_id": "NRBGmyAXOa2H_9EMnJxqGA", "text": "just ew.\n\ndirty bathrooms.\nplastic-y vegetables.\nwatery gravy.\nbland mashed potatoes.\niceberg lettuce and pink tomato \"salad.\"\n\nthis is the taco bell of diners...the food is cheap for a reason. do yourself a favor and skip it. when denny's food looks fresh in comparison, you know you're in the wrong place.\n\n*sigh*\n\nlola", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "crrp9oqSWsVnDHPKgy_bqw", "review_id": "llC06KOrSGo-B_FeJnWvow", "text": "decent breakfast joint.  great waitresses.  very laid back.", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UTnowfgFWMZxgnS44H5Q2A", "review_id": "2bT4MdFcU1NoZpmIWspmMg", "text": "The only reasons this place gets two stars are:\nThe waitress - She was great\nThe decor - Great retro styling - probably authentic since the place opened in 1966\n\n* The so-called NY strip was thin as a pancake and riddled with gristle\n* The ribs were not fall off the bone... More like undercooked and tough\n* The vegetables are terrible - they taste exactly like the kind you get from a frozen bag\n* The fried chicken was apparently edible\n* The bathroom was dank and dark and felt like the kind of bathroom used by horror movies\n\nSorry Jerry's Restaurant but your food is terrible.  I will not be returning.", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ND95DgvN7ba8MabfXE3lsw", "review_id": "Y36k8AqAOO3J2SYkldl9_Q", "text": "Ah, the gut bomb.  What better way to repair the damage done after a hard night of partying than country gravy?\n\nJerry's has become my go to spot for post party breakfast.  The restaurant is clean and the service is usually quick.\n\nImagine the Denny's menu, only with good food.  That's what you get at Jerry's.  Simple, tasty food.  There are a ton of breakfast choices to be had, as well as the lunch/dinner type items.  \n\nFor me it's all about the chicken fried steak.  The steak is perfectly cooked and the gravy is delicious.  Though my stomach won't thank me for ordering it my taste buds will!\n\nIn the realm of 24 hour diners that host neo-nazi book signings, Jerry's has to be top.\n\n(note:  That nazi thing isn't cool)", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BgY9LwHmY8BO_lPI3pNRFQ", "review_id": "FwdpyyyM8Q4o4EQtocdEcg", "text": "I really like this place. They have awesome waitresses; they're always so nice and sweet to us when we come in. I love that it's a diner and it hits the spot when I have a mad craving for breakfast food. I love getting their country fried steak, which is like twice as big as the portion sizes you can get at the other places, like Denny's and such. Their serving sizes here are huge in general. The cinnamon bun, which is delish with the melted butter, is pretty big; it looks like it's be as big as one of my jazz hands. The fried chicken is yummy although, I don't really care for their veggie sides cause they're over cooked and all the goodness seems to be gone. I think that's my only complaint about the place.", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xB9Yze6uC1mJXEzA8wpWSw", "review_id": "HYAINDP4FuVilG-baDZbhg", "text": "Good food for a fair price. Classic American fare with a variety of items. Awesome chicken fried steak!", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pS5SY-at5K5Kjcoj7TxF8g", "review_id": "nKalr-O5Cbk2feONRc4sZg", "text": "YUMMY... the belgian waffle was so delicious just the right crispness on the out side and warm and chewy on the inside..great waitress.clean place....love love love it..", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uPjX0JfKDSk0jHTIuikDxg", "review_id": "hlwk3o3q4XxoV8RkDP5zHA", "text": "Breakfast served all day. I had the chorizo scramble...very good,. Waitress was very attentive and friendly.  Love the decor very 60's went back for Dinner and LOVED the Burgers! Homemade and best I have had in a LONG time.", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oV_KwsciGrw09NLuh56xlw", "review_id": "tEOmZYGNwgHGOWb672yUAg", "text": "Ok.... This was an awful experience!!! A friend and I decided to check thus spot out because we pass it frequently, it was late, we were hungry and it was open. It's was fairly slow with 7 tables or so occupied, however, there was only one waitress. We noticed the food coming out pretty fast which was cool, however, the waitress was AWFUL.... so rude and unprofessional. We ordered a milk shake because they are suppose to be known for great milkshakes but was we was served was a watery mess. We explained we didn't want it and she told us we still would pay for them. After contesting, she grabbed the milkshakes, said something in spanish and walked off. Seconds later, she slams the cups in the sink and began yelling. Luckily, we already had our food!!! From that moment on she had the worst attitude and tossed the bill in the table and walked away!!!! The food was good but the service is the WORST!!!! Yikes!!!!!", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9ebaAGLVIgGKpDLFwmvaiQ", "review_id": "XhGeJYK_GDpdUaVD5cLVyA", "text": "First time trying the place. Had my doubts and my doubts were right. Cute place, cute menu but god awful food. Started off with potato crunchers (jalapeno like poppers) $4.99 those were good but the food didn't make up for the poppers. Ordered the honey fried chicken (8.99) which comes with: carrots, side salad (horrible), cornbread (inedible) and french fries (good). Husband had chix fried steak. BLECH!!! that's all I can say. I really liked the carrots and though they were the bet part of the meal. Let's just say don't waste your time.", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mMSWtsCiMkzGtd1aMhh5VQ", "review_id": "Ylny1MgBFkwwDXLzW7KEgw", "text": "Okay, so can be a bit understaffed and I haven't tried most of the menu...\n\nBut, they have the best damn waffles I've ever had, anywhere in America!!!", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HFzJb1EnBsB6fD5s-9fXUA", "review_id": "pAxQlaxO_3EgsMqx_cP_qg", "text": "I go here when I want to stuff myself silly on the weekend after a night of drinking. I always order the chicken fried steak and it's VERY good. I am a huge fan of chicken fried steak and eat that anywhere I go and this one is in the top 10.\nThe staff is very friendly but they do seem to be understaffed for the most part but they get the job done.\nThe Cinnamon roll is delicious and HUGE. I have to take it home with me for later because I never have room to eat it while I'm there.\nYou'll most always find this place filled with an older crowd but that's fine, it keeps the noise level down.", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kG0XNpPjIihErYXINk7OYA", "review_id": "2zhEgKo9iTCmSI0PWh1F7Q", "text": "This is a great place to go to after work.  It is a great diner that offers home style cooking. The food always tastes fresh and is reasonably priced.  I will continue to go there.", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b5wX8r-rqyqoa0h_2D-FmA", "review_id": "YjIYItHn7LKjJizDpAeMQQ", "text": "Average diner but cheaper than embassy hotel food.", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qBAaWZxyuFnSZU0NzFlNDw", "review_id": "CDwE69-h7ZjPoJxvLDIifA", "text": "Jerrys has good solid food at reasonable prices...Service is decent too.\nWhatever the hell the assholes are going on about nazis reviews need to be deleted.\nAll this is is a family style resturant....\nGet over yourselves,idiots.", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2LCrT_BOJvGV4xi_lmoRcA", "review_id": "wS5wOes-jGPrxwCCcrmDJA", "text": "Seriously lack of bicycle rack.  Good breakfast.  Awesome waitresses!", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PDtehSZUrvIShkZlhnUarg", "review_id": "-Hmvdmb8W8b-j1z0aCi7VA", "text": "I agree it's better than Denny's because Denny's has low standards for itself.  So Jerry's is like Dennys SHOULD be, but that's nothing great to start with.  Now, if they were BETTER than Denny's SHOULD be, then that might be a good thing.\n\nStopped in for some takeout breakfast the other morning when I didn't make it to the $10 takeout breakfast buffet at the Doubletree on 44th Street on time.  (That's their complimentary breakfast buffet for guests -- which is also available to the public for $10.)\n\nI ordered a short stack with sausage and bacon and eggs overeasy.  The short stack had a strange aftertaste, and kind of looked and tasted burned.  The sausage was NASTY.   The outer casing had a thin and gross consistency.  The contents of the sausage were mushy and overprocessed and didn't even taste like any edible portion of any farm animal.  The bacon was too thin.  The eggs were okay.  The butter provided with the To Go box tasted like chemicals and salt.  The syrup provided with the To Go box wasn't very thick or rich tasting.\n\nI'm not big on chicken fried steak, and I can't imagine their Belgian waffles are that great -- given that their pancakes were lame.", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NyHh7zfyaZxl4rwno3988w", "review_id": "oe3vc8QVvbr6ExQZSwCruA", "text": "I am often a regular of Jerry's. The staff aways takes are of us and we feel comfortable and happy. Thanks!", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JQsyLbRcUGM1Z4zYrI3nOQ", "review_id": "nt0d3r5MnAA-tHP46p9AaQ", "text": "This place is where you SHOULD go instead of to Denny's or Village Inn.  The prices are great, and their food- whether breakfast or dinner is worthy.  Amazing meal, no, but if you've been out late, and don't want a ....burto's of any kind, go to Jerry's.  They are never super busy, but there are often groups of older regulars (which for me is fun to see!)  The decor is fun, not like a run down Denny's.  And the staff is VERY fast and very friendly...have even come to open the door for us before we made it to the curb!  This place is VERY close to us, so we will be returning often!  Easy for people to not know it exists...in a spot too close to the freeway, and not near anything else heavily visited...but worth checking out!!", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X8hjnv-PSuJ0ASItdwpzqg", "review_id": "kN7y8MduUObDDuoOD8QJVQ", "text": "Not terribly impressed. The atmosphere was a cute, slightly dated diner, which I like. I will say the bathrooms were nasty, which is never a good sign in a restaurant. The food was underpar. I could tell the eggs for the omelet were the fake ones, and the hash (if that's what you can call it) was stringy and mushy, I also felt like it tasted a little too old. The veggies seemed fresh, and the toast was okay. For $10 after tip I will probably never be back. If you like places like Denny's I would go as far as to say this is better than that, but with so many more options in this area I personally don't think it can compete. I would recommend The Acacia Cafe or Berthas up on Indian School.", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MMD_8HL9QwB1lkzGqK0_PA", "review_id": "mN-a6EfYkUXsnQegN_BKNg", "text": "My Grandpa lives in Safford and the girls at Jerry's take great care of him every morning for his coffee time.\nDuring our visit to his house we went to Jerry's with him every morning.  Besides the great memories made, the coffee is great. I ordered the oatmeal with wheat toast and it is consistently good.  \nJerry's has a small town feel with great service and good food. What more could you want?", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7pBBfBnUwItMi-11d1_JOw", "review_id": "eQ8T_x3aSyTzEFa8NN4pcw", "text": "Had breakfast here.  It's pretty much your standard, run of the mill breakfast place... when you walk in it reminds me of a Denny's type of place.  The service was decent, not fantastic and the food was standard... better than Denny's though.  It was fresh and filled my belly.  Took a little flagging down to get more coffee but nothing that would stop me from coming again.  I LOVE my breakfast and this... well it did the trick.  Nothing was overly greasy... eggs cooked to perfection... but its pretty hard to mess up eggs and bacon.  If I were in this area I would consider this an option... again... not the best but it was decent.", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QuPl6QCyT_Iwpoy1n7hFJQ", "review_id": "k75j3pNWwcgQSSCGGvc7-Q", "text": "We were staying next door at the Embassy Suites, and their restaurant was not open for dinner yet and I needed to eat early to make the Promise Keepers Conference.  Since it was Friday, they offered AYCE fish and chips.  Even though the only waitress was overwhelmed since there were almost 5000 men in town for the conference, she did her best and got us our meal.  The fish was fresh and light, not greasy and obviously hand breaded, large pieces too, and the fries were old school, loved them.  Been there since 1966.  Not the best meal I've had, but one of the best fish and chip dinner's I've had a diner.  Open 24 hours.  A bit nostalgic.", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x63sGqrH3hkcipRKItEHQw", "review_id": "jdQaKzQ7jJoGPgUtdGrCjA", "text": "Food was good but inexpensive and the service was great.", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UVO7rQULHxU1iF6lUY43UA", "review_id": "3_Uor6GC7XwIBKY_F389Bw", "text": "Great service, great food, great price. I have been here twice now and if you like breakfast this is the best place I have found in my trip so far. I recommend this to everyone. Only reason it's not a five star is I haven't ate many other places yet here in AZ.", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fOfn3XczMmQ-WzLLZ_Mz0w", "review_id": "fM_rohNnbSBiOesL1QqLxQ", "text": "Good breakfast.\nBetter than Denny's.\nService is always nice.", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EbiSkEWyXArspnHV83FIfw", "review_id": "PqLgcP4LP7PmiqB-C6QmXg", "text": "If you're reading this on your mobile device, this review boils down to this:  If I lived nearby, I would eat here once a week.\n\nI was staying at the hotel next door and after having mexican food for the past three days, I was looking for some comfort food.  I found the reviews on Yelp and seeing they served breakfast 24-7, I decided to walk on over.\n\nI stopped in around 6:30 on a weekday evening and the place was pretty empty.  I was seated at a booth and was immediately greeted by my server.  Think Vera from \"Mel's Diner.\"  She was terrific.\n\nOne of the specials was a bowl of green chili with rice or beans for $9.99.  I am a sucker for green chili whenever I'm out west.  I explained to Vera that I wanted to eat a bunch and if I was eating pancakes, I didn't have room for rice or beans.  She said it would be no problem just to get the chili by itself.  To go with the chili, I ordered pancakes and sausage, as well as an order of hash browns.\n\nIf there was a downside to my visit, it was that service was slow.  Like \"we fresh cut the potatoes for your hash browns\" slow.  Which was not a big deal to me because I had nowhere to be, but would have been a problem if I had been in a hurry.\n\nThe chili was great.  It had beef in it and I loved it.  The pancakes were terrific.  The sausage was familiar and average.  The hash browns were okay, but would have been better if they had been well done.  Next time, I'll ask for them that way.\n\nFor desert, I grabbed a slice of banana bread CAKE to go.  Yes you read that right, banana bread CAKE.  It was great.  All their cakes are homemade and they also had lemon, chocolate, and strawberry cake.  They also served pies, but they weren't made in-house, so I passed.\n\nAll in all, a great diner that I'd be happy to stop by the next time I'm in the area!!", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "45V7-1r79DEG0HbuaKYIlg", "review_id": "df6OAJIFmSKXrzyzYA84zQ", "text": "I've been in the process of moving, and have been Cox-blocked several times. (Was cut off at my old house too soon, having issues getting service at the new place.)\nI don't have a smart phone - so I really need internet access to coordinate the move and stay in touch with the outside world.\n\nDenny's and Starbucks lost my interest very quickly. I needed wifi access, and I am more than happy to be a paying customer to get it. Oh, and I keep a late night schedule.\n\nEnter Jerry's. Not far from the new house, open 24/7, and wifi access as requested.\n\nUntil this past week, I hadn't been into Jerry's in almost 20 years. I am so sorry it fell off my radar - this is a great place for a quick and affordable meal anytime day or night. And - quite the happy surprise - the food is pretty damn tasty!\n\nLate night, visit #1 - I wasn't really hungry, but thought it would be tacky to just nurse an iced tea, so I was going to get a slice of dessert. (Offerings were apple, cherry, Boston Creme and Lemon Meringue pie, Chocolate or Lemon cake.) Then the waitress mentioned something about the awesome cinnamon roll with whipped butter, and that sounded perfect. AND IT WAS!\n\nLate morning - visit #2 - Coffee and a Reuben sandwich with fries. Quite possibly the best diner Reuben a girl could ask for! YUM.\n\nLunch time - visit #3 - I brought a friend today. (Cox was supposed to connect me this morning, she was going to set up my home network. That didn't happen, so the least I could do was buy her lunch.) She had iced tea and a grilled club, I had iced coffee and a hamburger. I was super happy. Her only complaint was all the bacon seemed to be on one side of the sandwich - so she had to open it up to rebalance.\n\nI am happy to have Jerry's nearby - and will most likely be in fairly often  - even when I can access the internet at home. Breakfast 24 hours a day? Yummy desserts? Friendly servers? Reasonable prices? Check, check, check and CHECK!", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IRSBSzkex9_UgNRCJHLE2w", "review_id": "iLPJAb664fTuZrkkBPT2hQ", "text": "Love, love, love Jerry's!  My Mom, brother, and I have been coming here for awhile now, and it's always good!  They have great, fresh food at really good prices.  Service is always fast, and our waitresses are always sweethearts.  The food is delicious, and there's so much good stuff to choose from.  It's a nice clean restaurant with a good old fashioned vibe.  Thanks so much Jerry's, and all your wonderful staff!!", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "2CurWJras22cFXdIdrhmKQ", "review_id": "4qSlCyWp0TCmtBf_qrd7kg", "text": "I'm reluctant to write a negative review as I understand how hard it is to run a business, but the service I received today was abysmal. I have a group of friends that eat their regularly so I've seen this place go up and down with quality. \n\nThe big issue is there's no attention to detail when the orders go back to the kitchen. They actually seem to have a tendency to do the exact opposite of what's requested. Don't get me wrong, when it's good it's good, but I've seen more food sent back to the kitchen at this restaurant than anywhere else. It's got to the point at times that I've seen the waiting staff actually argue with the cook.\n\nWhen I arrived tonight my hopes were high, as the manager was actually here for the first time in months. She was aware that our group had complaints and actually came to talk to us about issues the kitchen of been having. After what seemed to be a constructive talk we placed our orders with the waitress with confidence. Well, needless to say my food was incorrect again. Not only was it wrong, it almost seemed intentionally incorrect. When I express my dismay the manager went and brought the cook out which made me very uncomfortable. \n\nAt this point I was ready to cancel the order altogether, but they said they take the food back to correct it. What the manager brought to the table the second time was worse than the first. I wish I could say I couldn't believe it, but I've gotten quite used to this level of incompetence from this restaurant. I sent it back and told them to cancel the order altogether.\n\nThe only bright spot about this restaurant is the waiters and waitresses do seem to work hard, it's just the kitchen throws them under the bus with their incompetence and the management under staffs them so they always have too many tables.\n\nI guess the only thing left for me to do is try and convince the 15 top that comes to eat there on a weekly basis that we need to start going to another restaurant, but my friends are a little stuck in their ways.\n\nUgh!!!", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SSOXfRIjeSrutVHba1tB_g", "review_id": "xRW3oma2Ijj1M3ZHPiuBNA", "text": "What IHOP should be. Good pancakes. Skip the biscuits and gravy, though.", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9yZSunXrCxmS5TitSUchww", "review_id": "0ABBZB34MnZfvhKhn4LjRQ", "text": "I am happy to say that I enjoy this restaurant.  The wait staff is smart and funny, the food arrives promptly, and is definitely better than you'd expect. I'll admit, the sign that says \"Jerry's Restaurant\" out front makes it look like it sucks inside, but it doesn't. Think of a classier version of Waffle House, with more menu choices and great coffee. \n\nToday we had chicken fried steak with gravy, an egg scramble-thingy, biscuits, hash browns, corned beef hash (my fave), and sourdough toast. All the items came out super hot and fast, and were very flavorful. The steak was lightly breaded, semi-salty, loaded with gravy. The hash, although a little underdone for my tastes, reminded me of food I ate while growing up in the midwest. The eggs were good, and the sourdough toast sopped up those tasty yolks nicely. Yessir, Jerry's has mastered the perfect American breakfast. \n\nWhile paying on the way out, the owner-lady mentioned something to the waitress who was ringing us up. She whispered, \"the special tonight is really good, I'm so excited...\" then slipped her a little sample of the night's special in a ramekin and I think may have actually winked at us.  Glad to know that she takes pride in her place and her food, and appreciates her staff.\n\nPros: chicken fried steak, gravy, biscuits w/orange marmalade, coffee, functional salt & pepper shakers, you can probably get away with wearing your pajamas if you are hungover, obscure Star Trek doll in toy grab game in lobby\n\nCons: decor, location, nothing out of the ordinary on the menu, ding you on extras\n\nGive it a shot - its a local business and its good eatin. Oh fyi - you pay up front.", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "4g8rv71572MFH9OACmNeIw", "review_id": "1RIEWCoap7YIlVlSpZtJmw", "text": "This is a great place to go in the morning or late at night after partying.  I will forever enjoy going to this place because it reminds me of truck stop food while traveling.  The hungry traveller will always fill you up with bottomless pancakes but the country fried steak is also something I always get.  It gets 4 stars because sometimes they are understaffed and takes a bit to get service.  But when I go, I'm usually not in a hurry anyways.  The staff is always friendly day or night. Even a simple side salad is fresh and deserving of props.  The awesome thing is the fresh desserts and pie will satisfy any drunk or Sunday camper.  If you're tired of the usual IHOP or hole in the wall breakfast place, enjoy the old school diner atmosphere that th\nis place has to offer.", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V8tVl1XzighZmZ1fxMunzg", "review_id": "xqRIL08b7eNKH17FEwGexA", "text": "I love the food here and the staff is nice. The chicken fried steak with eggs is a great breakfast. Easy to get in and get out.", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "54SLIvjdQCW1jzXXuZl9EQ", "review_id": "WZwOO32joJT6NrUSPJPNlQ", "text": "The food here is good.  So far I've had....\n\nFried Chicken - Awesome, better than Lo-Lo's(yea, that's right, I said it)\n\nChicken Fried Steak - Nom Nom Nom\n\nCorned Beef Hash - It's the canned stuff, which I love, but most will think it isn't foofy enough for them\n\nGuacicalifornia Sandwich - Very good chicken sandwich, I was impressed.\n\n\nThis place also frys the French fries long enough so that you don't get any soggy ones.  I know that sounds stupid, but I can't stand places that can't get FF's right.  They have been a common side item for eternity, get it right.", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hg7Mt4AzXq15DJTdh5TX2w", "review_id": "eWSIU1k6pYVG-b6fCsMmHQ", "text": "one of the most dissatisfying breakfast omelets we ever had. hash browns were under cooked, greasy and cold. we usually appreciate the service from a guy waiter....not this one. ATTITUDE seem to be a problem at this restaurant. hate leaving a restaurant hungry after spending $20 for breakfast for 2.", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "99wuVTWyjSMk2-NyYqWdSg", "review_id": "NvtJg7OHaKUlxFtNr6b2Sg", "text": "My brother and I are from the east coast and we were in Phoenix for the MLB all star game a few years ago, and we still talk about Jerry's and how good it was today. We were staying at the Embassy Suites next door so we walked over to Jerry's to try out something they don't have back home. I personally don't care for breakfast food, but my brother loves it. Those pancakes...delicious delicious delicious. The prices are sooo consumer friendly too, we left like a fifty percent tip and still had enough money to come back the next day and do it again without a care. I have been all over the country and this is the only Jerry's I've ever seen, so if you're in the area I recommend hitting it up, even if you're like me and don't typically like breakfast food. Definitely a local delight.", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "S2WZ-IeQ_RGlYuQjEA8hnA", "review_id": "Ic3SUKaZ0zfmwxQh_xvkqQ", "text": "Had to just walk out of here. They had a big party in the back room, and couldn't be bothered to help anyone else. \n\nWe sat for 10 minutes before the server came to take our order. She didn't say hi, didn't say there would be a delay. \n\nWaited 20 more before asking how much longer. She didn't know. The only cook wasn't talking to her. We got up and left. This was Saturday at dinner time. Lame!", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1PIu4nHGeg5UB7PrsC-5_Q", "review_id": "yRUmO7nUp_qZ13YmHMOLew", "text": "Great breakfast! Been looking all over Phoenix for a taste of home! This is it! (Origally from Illinois) reasonably priced. Good coffee and my waitress was friendly and funny! Definitely will return and make it a habit! Thanks Jerry's!", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oSvQ_t8qNWp_s7s26AOgtw", "review_id": "8l5zDVTGcKCHknUcHKC8qA", "text": "Love Jerry's! Have been coming here for the last 20 yrs. Had my usual this morning, 222. Two eggs, two bacon and two pancakes. \nOh... Coffee :-)", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3JDOcTi7Qjpv2cV0IVHReg", "review_id": "6rh1orY1bHlif3d89io8ug", "text": "Wow. Ordered a grilled cheese after a long day of baseball and swimming. Literally a piece of processed cheese between two pieces of bread. Server was really nice but overwhelmed.  Thankfully the meal was pretty cheap.", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "30C81cUBpoFUucSag18MkA", "review_id": "30slWYaZBOg19pJKMihsTA", "text": "This place has been there for as long as I can remember.  I can't ever remember eating  there as a kid. However; I went today. My husband ordered a California burger it had guacamole in it. He loved it. I ordered a pancake, cheese eggs, bacon,  sausage and hashbrowns. The hasbrowns were a little raw so they brought me out some that were well done.  The food was plentiful. We should've shared. \n\nThe waitress was very friendly and had nice suggestions. \n\nI'm a fan. I will return not frequently but late night for sure.", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Xxuh5FbY3JYVv25OBtN-zw", "review_id": "nGKBH-NkAo0SCAUgs_o82g", "text": "Think old style diner, and you get this place.  The atmosphere and decor is kitschy, funky, and interesting, and the food is generally tasty, but in an old style way.  For example, if you order a shake, you get milk and ice cream that isn't all that thoroughly mixed, just like you used to make at home.  It was awesome and nostalgic.  Ultimately, it is as serviceable as any Denny's substitute with better prices and some really outstanding service.  The other reviews on that score surprised me, but we were there later at night, so maybe during the day the staff gets overwhelmed.  All I can say is that the guy who waited on us (whose name I can't remember, but he was a young bald guy) was an outstanding example of customer service.  I wish I could clone him and put him in every restaurant in America.  Go here.  It's not haute cuisine, but you'll enjoy yourself.", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2CurWJras22cFXdIdrhmKQ", "review_id": "UbeqYjRTxbHy_jMnazIfCA", "text": "This review is for the wait staff only. I'm stuck going to this restaurant as my friends eat here every Friday. When I join them, I watch the guy with the clean shaven head and the cute waitress work hard and hold the whole place together.", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B4kVZKiCW2CQdfMEwvoTnA", "review_id": "xuE5DDViijl2g0XukLIXPg", "text": "The food is good and the staff is friendly.  Only issue being they are a tad slow at times, and after reading other reviews I see some similar issues. But that doesn't take away from the great diner atmosphere.", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s6bnFM9yrONY6bPmE7Fl8g", "review_id": "7KacSet18CxgQB4fdi5SOw", "text": "I ordered the hot turkey sandwich.  I should have asked exactly what kind of turkey they used (do they roast their own, turkey breast, etc.) It shows up and looks like the cook ran over to the market and picked up a package of Carl Buddig turkey, plopped it on some white bread and tossed some gravy on it.  I tried to eat it, but I could make that happen.  I called my server over and asked her for something else.  I ordered the ground sirloin plate. Basically the same thing as the turkey sandwich except there was a hamburger patty covered in gravy, mashed potatoes covered in gravy, a bowl of peas, salad and a piece of corn bread.  It was tolerable.  \n\nI suggested to the server that maybe they should get some real turkey and bump up the price a bit to make the plate a bit more appetizing.  As for the hamburger patty, could it kill them to have some ground beef in the fridge and make up a handmade patty instead of using a puny hamburger patty?\n\nThe place has some interesting food advertisements on the wall touting their excellent this and their fabulous that.  Perhaps Jerry should reevaluate what is being pushed on to the customers and perhaps the place would be a bit busier.\n\nI'm wondering how breakfast is?", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AtFa7lN2nIfmWKH0M4mimQ", "review_id": "8P5kHBZik7gQ0Wx-w-XzFQ", "text": "This has become my go-to breakfast place... Or lunch... Or when I'm in finals and I need some good food at 2 am. \n\nThe staff is very friendly, the menu has a lot of good choices and the place is very clean. Plus you get your food pretty quickly.\n\nAnd the food is always incredible! No matter what I get, it's always so good. Plus they have great pie and cake!", "business_id": "4rySWsfL5enT7t4XuVNJuQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Sjp6EYsqzdlTvymER6wBfg", "review_id": "XLJQuBFyBj5AlZeDwIzbIQ", "text": "This place came very highly recommended.  But the food was simply average.  I think if we hadn't been expecting as much, we would have enjoyed ourselves better.  The trademark steamers were small, and several of ours had grit in them.  The rest of the seafood we had was well prepared, but merely average tasting.  The ambience, being in a mall left a lot to be desired.", "business_id": "OypZxwm-jS9QfUwgBmzeyw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2006-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "xZC_IRKivhR3LrAd3eP5JQ", "text": "As compared to the other reviews of Steamer's, I'd have to say . . . ditto.\n\nAt first glance, it looks like it's going to be a world-class seafood establishment, bounding with class and luxurious ambiance. \n\nUnfortunately, the food doesn't quite hold up against the high standard that the appearance sets for it. The sushi is a firm no, while the rest of the fish served is good, but not quite good enough to justify the price tag attached to it.", "business_id": "OypZxwm-jS9QfUwgBmzeyw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "zYZ3jxyOS7rHJfREQJskfQ", "review_id": "57X1rjWUA_NUAqC68Nt4Rw", "text": "Fresh Seafoods.  Friendly Staffs.  Highly Recommended!  Since I stayed in Embassy's suite which's right across I got a coupon for free appetizer!  The free crabcake is off the chart!", "business_id": "OypZxwm-jS9QfUwgBmzeyw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4XUS192-sXbG50yyOAQwKA", "review_id": "riaVp5w9b1Zy0a9nmBSHdw", "text": "So, why 5 stars. Well, first of all I loved the ambiance. It was an overcast, dreary day in PHX. Yet, inside this place was just really nice. My waitress, Victoria, was a 5+. I had the crab louis which was really good. And I had the Manhattan clam chowder which actually had a spice to it: surprise!!!\n\nThink of where it is and what it is and you have to give it a 5.", "business_id": "OypZxwm-jS9QfUwgBmzeyw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "90a6z--_CUrl84aCzZyPsg", "review_id": "biVBZ7vOIfWg4PSabIe_GA", "text": "I have to say the decor is definitely better at night. The bar area looked neat too.\n\nThe bread and lobster bisque were terrific as were my Scallops (not many places pull them off very well). The peppered Swordfish was also well prepared.\n\nGood selection of wines and cocktails, and just a short hop to the bar at the Embassy Suites next door.", "business_id": "OypZxwm-jS9QfUwgBmzeyw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "UqcV9swsi2Gjv3qFGgCCNg", "review_id": "0ye3EKNb_ggG3vuEoDqxqQ", "text": "My bf was visting from Colorado Springs and we were in the mood for seafood, yeah in Phoenix, but we decided to try this place anyway. What were we thinking? There was nothing wrong with service, the food was terrible. It's definitely not what you expect when you look the price, really pricey. We shared oysters for the appetizer. I ordered a clam chowder. It was fine, not outstanding but edible. My bf ordered a ceasar salad, the plate was warm, the romaine was wilted. He is not a picky person but he did not hesitate to send it back. I ordered the scallops which were ok, a little on the rubbery side and it came with brown risotto. It was all too dry, I had to get an extra glass of water to wash it all down. It sat like a lump in my stomach, leaving no room for desert. My bf chose the mussels in an herb de provance soup. It was a bunch mussles that looked like they were swimming in yellow water. The taste? None, it was tasteless and watered down, no butter, no white wine, nothing to make it taste good. The herbs did nothing for the dish.\nWould I go back to give it a second chance, nah, not for the price. The most unsatisfying place I have ever eaten.", "business_id": "OypZxwm-jS9QfUwgBmzeyw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uBp2Jmip2qXQ0iWHUDY9sQ", "review_id": "3McSz1VuUSsMq-q8fP4fsA", "text": "In 1997, Steamers was where I went out to dinner with the lovely lady who is now my wife....\n\nIn 1999 on New Year's Eve (Y2K), Steamers is where I dropped to one knee and proposed to the same lady....\n\nAnd in 2001, Steamers is where my wife and I got a bite to eat after our wedding reception - since we were too busy talking to everyone at the reception to actually eat.\n\nSo when my in-laws suggested Steamers as a place to celebrate my recent birthday, I gladly accepted.\n\nAfter going, I think perhaps we should find a new place.\n\nThe restaurant still looks the same and the ambiance is fine, but the food is tired and boring.\n\nFor the price you are paying, you'd expect really good food, but instead it was all just kind of blah. The service was fine although the waiter didn't really seem to know much about the menu and I hate it when they deliver the food and have to ask who ordered what - isn't there supposed to be some sort of a system whereby they keep track of who ordered what at the table? \n\nThe calamari was overly breaded and rubbery, the spicy shrimp wasn't very spicy. My jambalaya was soupy and had too many vegetables and not enough seafood or sausage. My wife's steak was OK, but did not compare to what can be found at many steakhouses. Even the oysters on the half shell were just there, nothing special.\n\nThe one highlight of the meal was the ice-cream, brownie thing they brought for my birthday.\n\nAll in all, not enough positives to go back. I think we'll find a new place for future special events.", "business_id": "OypZxwm-jS9QfUwgBmzeyw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Z1O3I3roNTFp33p7aEaDzg", "review_id": "LrFTLy96_AsF98WcikzVVA", "text": "oh how i wished i check yelp before taking our concierge's advice about eating here.  the food was not good and was VERY pricey, i wish i went to the capital grille if i knew we were going to drop this much money, at least there i would have gotten a great steak and been satisfied.", "business_id": "OypZxwm-jS9QfUwgBmzeyw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "Vznre5N5gG-wLK9Fpv1gHw", "review_id": "fB4-ElOmSszaaPwzFbhllg", "text": "Ruby Red Crab Legs ....YUM!    (There is a big $$ though for this Yumminess!....$70).   We started our meal with the N'awlins Shrimp appetizer.   Cajun spices but with \"little itty bitty\" shrimp.   It was just OK.   We actually ate at the bar.    The bartender, Brian, was very attentive.  Of course he was, we were the only two people in the bar for two hours on a Saturday night.   The bar is good size so that has to be a bad sign for Steamers.  Can you imagine what their rent could be in The Biltmore on 24th St. and Camelback??\n\nWhen I read Brad H.'s review of Steamer's,  I was touched by his story of the \"Lovely lady who is now his wife\"  who he proposed to at Steamer's.   Brad,  do you have a twin brother????  What a nice guy you are!", "business_id": "OypZxwm-jS9QfUwgBmzeyw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0-TxcfXJmLuK4sbVhCF-MQ", "review_id": "xGGBrOhk0RQ7Y-zQ2SsCug", "text": "Steamers seems to be a Phoenix/Scottsdale staple for good seafood. The food wasn't bad, it wasn't THAT great either, though. The wine list is sufficient and the service adequate. The menu has some good combination dishes and a mix of seafood staples and chef creations. I had the seabass, which was tasty and fresh, but nothing memorable for me. Atmosphere wise, the booths are nice and probably the only place I would want to sit in the place, but I didn't really get that \"contemporary and cosmopolitan\" vibe at all. The best part about Steamers may, in fact, be its perfect location centered right in Biltmore Fashion Park.", "business_id": "OypZxwm-jS9QfUwgBmzeyw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0bNXP9quoJEgyVZu9ipGgQ", "review_id": "AqC7BsBnbwIhVa0t_SFc5A", "text": "Was here for a KYOT Wine-Down-Wednesday event a couple of years ago.  The bar area was packed.  Stood around waiting for a table to open up- very uncomfortable as the area is pretty small.  \n\nI remember trying the New England clam chowder.  Tasty, but it had too much potatoes and not enough clams.  Had something else, but can't recall which, and the current menu online reflects a few changes.  \n\nI do recall thinking I would like to come back and have lunch or dinner there, so I'm giving it three stars.", "business_id": "OypZxwm-jS9QfUwgBmzeyw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xU7n0NjHdui0VQShuxEXJw", "review_id": "Ivz8DaqoQbXoom7cUxHTHA", "text": "Just OK for lots of money. Service was very good, food was nothing special. Butter was rock solid, not spreadable. I would look for another seafood restaurant before ever going back to this one.", "business_id": "OypZxwm-jS9QfUwgBmzeyw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "euIqT-Kxbzt3NsAMMPZKVA", "review_id": "36EsZmSK2tmwTPsCk2kRTg", "text": "Overpriced and not the best Phoenix has to offer.  The wine list is marginal ( and not reflective of the web site), the food very expensive, and the quality just ok.  The cr\u00e8me br\u00fbl\u00e9e was very good.  \n\nTwo adults, appetizers, entrees, a bottle of wine, a shared dessert, coffee and tea will set you back close to $150-$200, and for that much money there are way better places.  Take your money to Noca, Posh or Metro Brasserie.", "business_id": "OypZxwm-jS9QfUwgBmzeyw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "b9XdpPlzZCVimhNb0z8CNA", "review_id": "lOeeTsIN2g1uCUOReDv-KA", "text": "My wife took me to Steamers for my birthday this summer.  We were both let down that we weren't going to be able to take our annual vacation to Maine to see her Dad and eat lots of yummy fresh seafood.  We love lobster bisque, lobster rolls, baked stuffed lobster, and just about lobster anything.  Oh yeah, and baked stuffed shrimp too.\n\nSo this was supposed to be our \"mini-getaway\" since we were homebound for the summer.  We were both a little let down to be honest.  She chose Steamers because their online menu said they had lobster bisque.  Well, we got to the restaurant and they didn't have lobster bisque.  I had the special, swordfish au poivre, and it was good, but very rich, and wasn't feeling very well a few hours later.  The wine list wasn't as extensive and one would expect for a nice seafood restaurant in Phoenix.  I have to say that in general, the food wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special, but it was very expensive. We agreed that next time we wanted a good bowl of bisque we'd go next door to the Capital Grille", "business_id": "OypZxwm-jS9QfUwgBmzeyw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uiur8sopp0iYRORmtj9cfw", "review_id": "a-OrPBxErgz37HwPSaSDdQ", "text": "I dined here recently with my girlfriend for AZ restaurant week. We had a specially memorable evening, as everything was perfect, or just near. The wines we chose in the wine flights were particularly palatable, as was the food (though they lost points when the server had no idea about a couple of wines we asked about). The appetizers were nice little meals on their own - she had the lobster in lettuce cups, I the Ahi tuna Tartar stack, which was nice, sans the tortilla chips instead of...toast points, maybe? I had the cioppino for entree, which, for a seafood lover like me, was just sheer bliss. My date had the tilapia, which we both thought was a tad on the \"swampy\" side, though it was still edible enough. We finished with key lime pie for her, and the chocolate s'more souffle pour moi, which we both gobbled with the abandon only dedicated gourmands can know. All in all, a wonderful evening. Our dinner came to close to $90, but I felt it was worth it. \n\nOne of the nits we had was the decor, once the lights started to come up at the end of the night. Steamers, you need new chairs and tables. We thought they looked like they belonged at Golden Corral, not in an otherwise opulently decorated space with old world ambience. Luckily, we reserved a booth.", "business_id": "OypZxwm-jS9QfUwgBmzeyw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rLtl8ZkDX5vH5nAx9C3q5Q", "review_id": "vMTqlPenmRgf-AOYs2alVg", "text": "For some reason I have never had a \"full\" meal in the dining area the 2 times I have been here.  Instead, my wife and I have chosen to sit in the bar area because it is normally later in the evening when we go and we just want something quick and casual.  We normally just order a few things to share and here are some of our favs and un-favs:\n\n* The Steamers Clam Chowder - it is AWESOME!  They put both New England and Manhattan chowder in the same bowl.  Not mixed together though...on separate sides.\n\n* The Steamers Wedge - EXCELLENT and HUGE.\n\n* Rocky Point Shrimp Cocktail - I honestly don't think it is very good.  I think it lacks flavor and kick.  I would just stick to a regular shrimp cocktail in the future.\n\nThe service is always excellent as they are very fast and friendly.  The prices are on the high side but that's what you get for wanting decent seafood in the Biltmore area.\n\nAlthough I am always there way after happy hour has ended; the specials look awesome.  If I am ever in the area around happy hour time then I will definitely make a visit.", "business_id": "OypZxwm-jS9QfUwgBmzeyw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AuQ28IMcqAloDmlFI7CKoA", "review_id": "IiEYE--aoRa8KWQ0nbzyIg", "text": "Decided we would stop in at happy hour for J's birthday and have a bite to eat after seeing they had a write up in AZcentral. With new management and an updated look, figured we would check it out. ( To be honest, we saw they were offering a free appy, with a purchase of a drink... up to 2 per person:)  Great stuff!  They have a burger on the appetizer menu! Went with friends and tasted a little of everything,...mini-fish tacos, shrimp cocktail, Blue Cheese burger, lobster lettuce cups, calamari...Everything we ordered was enjoyed by ALL!  The only tiny issue was that the poor waitress was working the bar area by herself and was a little overwhelmed.  Help arrived just in time for the big crowd.  Didn't get a chance to try anything off the dinner menu.  We were pleasantly stuffed off our free appys! :)  Get in there before Dec.31!", "business_id": "OypZxwm-jS9QfUwgBmzeyw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "omuO9FVYAVRTybkSc4a4fw", "review_id": "KFL9-EHauSeqUj0dYTt3xQ", "text": "Although I haven't eaten in the actual restaurant in YEARS, I have been to the lounge/bar a lot recently, for their happy hour.  It simply cannot be beat!\n\nDraft beers are $2...I had the Widmer, can't beat a good hefe for $2.  I've had the rocky point shrimp cocktail which was good, but not your typical shrimp cocktail. The shrimp was cut up, and in a ceviche like mixture served in a martini glass.  I enjoyed it.  I've also had the lobster lettuce wraps...which I also enjoyed.  Where can you get such large chunks of lobster in a dish for $5.95??  \n\nThe real gem on the happy hour menu is the Bacon Bleu Cheese burger.  It's a delicious 1/2lb homemade burger, with thick cut bacon and bleu cheese crumbles.  I don't even like bleu cheese, but this burger was so flavorful, juicy and outstanding.  The fries are delicious too.  And to think it was only $4.95....makes it all the better.  You can hardly get a burger and fries at In-and-Out for that price.  Burger and beer for $7.50 with tax?  You will find me here often just for that reason.", "business_id": "OypZxwm-jS9QfUwgBmzeyw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "gq_G5VCDziyEV2-bzGuqzw", "review_id": "E6tG-X9CUPGgQ5DuPUkr0w", "text": "This is a perfect little quiet lunch spot. Its interior is a bit tacky, but the food is darn delicious. The soups are hearty and obviously homemade. I had the Santa Fe Chicken. It wasn't awesome, but I think I ordered the wrong thing. The \"avocado\" was runny, like a mix, but the chicken itself was tender and yummy. The french fries were as homemade as it gets, as was the ranch dressing (there, I said it, I'm a glutton for fries dipped in ranch... this is why I will never diet).\n\nLinda's is simple diner cuisine, but it's actually homestyle, and you can taste it!", "business_id": "NVqLUZ7Vb9B_0RJm_BS64g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PCG0X8d9CKzjmHgZPgrJQw", "review_id": "Jxer0M0ZA6436VBdMCnpGQ", "text": "Excellent little diner. Don't overlook this place while in the Phoenix area, especially if you want a great homemade breakfast or reasonably priced lunch. The interior is nothing to shout about, but that's part of its charm. The food is simple, homemade, and delicious. You just can't find many places these days that serve up homemade food that's (almost) as good as Mom's. And \"Mom\" herself -- Linda -- is there to make sure her guests are satisfied. A very friendly and down-to-earth (may seem rough around the edges to the overly sensitive) woman, Linda has owned this place for the last 14 years, as she told my husband and me while we were there for a late breakfast before the baseball game the other day. The diner itself has been around since the 1940's.\n\nI ordered an omelette with spinach, mushrooms and cheese, while my husband had the ham and cheese version. It was way past true breakfast time, and we were the first customers for the \"lunch\" hour, but Linda was happy to get the breakfast rolling and brew a fresh pot of coffee just for us. She chatted with us too, as if we were all old friends.\n\nOne funny note: On the wall behind the booth where we sat, there was a letter from some court or attorney's office that indicated that \"all charges were being dropped\" in some case where Linda and her restaurant were named as defendant, as the plaintiff was deceased. I wonder if the plaintiff were someone who wrote a negative Yelp review? In any case, my husband and I got a good chuckle out of this.", "business_id": "NVqLUZ7Vb9B_0RJm_BS64g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wy7f9DOuBEOenhnA7KIKoQ", "review_id": "8ReVCPoVMBCVn2c1uO-gSA", "text": "I love diners!  We used to eat here when we lived up there.  The only thing I've eaten here were burgers and breakfast.  I enjoyed both.", "business_id": "NVqLUZ7Vb9B_0RJm_BS64g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N7lSh49zQ13sG3Jpa9E6cw", "review_id": "KJWXatiSJhsn8mB1B-onAA", "text": "Linda's won't win any awards for the decor, but the food is so very tasty. I visited a few Sundays ago for breakfast and had the best biscuits and gravy. My companions were happy with their breakfast choices as well. \n\nThis is an inexpensive, friendly little place. Everything is homemade, and worth a try.", "business_id": "NVqLUZ7Vb9B_0RJm_BS64g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "XmpqbfSu9X7mjwJGUXTrAQ", "review_id": "x92IrZw3TvWle3x72SartQ", "text": "I've eaten dinner from Linda's about 6 times.  it's decent enough, but nothing to write home about.  If you want something that tastes like your mom made it (one of her \"no fuss\" meals with frozen corn and pre-made starchy dinner rolls) or something kind of like the best school lunch you ever had in the year 1988) then Linda's hits the mark.  I'll still eat there, but typically because it's on the way home and I don't eat fast food.  Really no reason to ever go out of my way for it.  I also want to point out that I've never ordered a regular menu item...I like the fact that she has random specials throughout the week on little note cards.\n\nI'll check it out for breakfast some time.", "business_id": "NVqLUZ7Vb9B_0RJm_BS64g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HvaVgP0S0dFaCbBDIQIkag", "review_id": "H7r6wxphcPVyRsDUkYuTCg", "text": "We have tried twice to eat here, and twice it has been closed. Yet every time I drive by it, the parking lot is packed. What restaurant doesn't serve dinner on Saturdays?", "business_id": "NVqLUZ7Vb9B_0RJm_BS64g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "WRVrxPlDOCFsKmzhjdGqxg", "review_id": "3EV1m6ZMGqr86F6ZvDlt6Q", "text": "I give this place a coveted Anthony L. \"five stars\" for its charm, the excellent service and its fair prices. Sure, the food is not gourmet, but if you go to a place like this expecting that you are crazy.\n\nLocated in a small 1960s-style building on the corner of 24th ST and Osborn, the building is easy to miss even as it screams \"mom and pop.\"\n\nMy dining companion and I both ordered off the $5.95 dinner specials menu for Tuesday (each day of the week has a different special). I got the last meatloaf dinner in the house and he ordered the cabbage roll. After ordering, we were brought a small basket of tasty bread and our drinks. Our drinks were frequently refilled.\n\nThe meals were a great value and it was clear the meat and mashed potatoes were both homemade. The corn was definitely from a can. After finishing our meals, we decided to hold off on trying a $1.95 piece of peach cobbler or $2.95 piece of apple caramel pie because the meals were so filling.\n\nI would return in a second to enjoy Linda's friendly service, homemade meals and five-star charm.", "business_id": "NVqLUZ7Vb9B_0RJm_BS64g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-lIkXIonjExHUSuYvJIyDg", "review_id": "LXqWTBMgyQKDzvQtIGRurg", "text": "When I first moved to the neighborhood in 1999, I visited and became hooked. Home made everything. Fresh ingredients, great pies, and you've got to love their all-you-can-eat fish Fridays. If you're on a diet, as I am, they'll grill the cod for you rather than fry it. Yummy! Linda is a hoot. Charming, which is to say a bit creaking, too, but you know when you go that what you get is food that is cooked fresh to order. Lots of specials (written on index cards that are paper-clipped to the menu) and an easygoing attitude. Go when you're looking to shake off the taste of too much fast food.", "business_id": "NVqLUZ7Vb9B_0RJm_BS64g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XmlNEbFEkJ_N6SzTbass6g", "review_id": "WGubYx-zEoaHJ_tDGhLWag", "text": "Incredibly fresh and tasty pie.  Great lunch and a friendly staff.  Real homemade cooking.  Independently owned and operated.  We are moving into the neighborhood and can't wait to try the Sunday brunch.", "business_id": "NVqLUZ7Vb9B_0RJm_BS64g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "koCnQtL67F01I-P9DbUemA", "review_id": "_CYwV72E9W32OspFTcam3Q", "text": "Mediocre food.  Mediocre service. Sometimes you can, indeed, judge a book by its cover, and this place proves it.  I was going to write a long, detailed discussion of everything that sucked about my lunch there today, but I'll let the fact that this is my first one-star review (and I've reviewed some real dives) speak for itself.", "business_id": "NVqLUZ7Vb9B_0RJm_BS64g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yPejZVwY1lvehq28pEGgpA", "review_id": "fvIc-hEQFQ-_-D5Re5kDhQ", "text": "I had read good things about this place, so I was excited to try it.  Unfortunately, I did not have a good experience.  I ordered a grilled cheese with tomato and split pea soup.  The food took forever to arrive.  When it finally got there, my grilled cheese was missing the tomato, and the cheese was not completely melted.  I ate it as-is, since I didn't have the time to wait for a new sandwich.  I subsequently opened the ketchup bottle which somehow exploded shooting ketchup all over the table and my clothes.  Not a great start.  The pea soup was ok, but there were too many croutons in it and not enough peas.  After finishing our lunch, we waited at the table for an incredibly long time and never got our check.  We decided to go stand at the cash register to see if that would help.  The staff completely ignored us for about 5 minutes before someone finally came to the cash register (not a big place, they saw us waiting).  The lady at the cash register did explain that they usually were not that busy, but for us it was too little, too late.  There is no second chance to make a first impression: I'm not going back.", "business_id": "NVqLUZ7Vb9B_0RJm_BS64g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ENJpS6i-s9hWiQg9ZGwevQ", "review_id": "zYc5uJBjhK18KRlnSyrFIw", "text": "This place is near my work so we visit there occasionally. When I first looked at it I was not impressed because it doesn't look fancy at all. The inside is also ordinary until you realize that this place was probably a house before it was a restaurant. Parking has always been available. The food is home cookin' and not \"restaurant fancy\" or elegant; it's comfort food. I'm stuck ordering the tuna melt almost every time because it is the best one I have had in this town, and I have had many. There were dishes I didn't care for but most of the thinks I have eaten there were quite good. \n\nI can't quite explain the appeal but it's definitely there, and some don't like it. It looks like the kind of place that has been there for so long that Linda and the gang would have watch some of their customers grow up. \n\nIt's worth a visit because it may give you a very homey feeling while others might need something more trendy.", "business_id": "NVqLUZ7Vb9B_0RJm_BS64g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HvaVgP0S0dFaCbBDIQIkag", "review_id": "uLhWmMYDo_NAAoZPRoO9MQ", "text": "So we finally ate here. The decor has not been updated since about 1967, and we were surrounded by overweight senior citizens reeking of cigarette smoke. The food was reminiscent of middle school cafeteria fare. \n\nThe waitresses were very friendly, and the prices were not bad. We were obviously not the target demographic, though. Won't be back. Too bad, because we can walk there...", "business_id": "NVqLUZ7Vb9B_0RJm_BS64g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5Gbcv2fJ4AeWCKvjSNWdnQ", "review_id": "Ey2aYbXDDcdiQ15ERCQ83g", "text": "Classic homey restaurant, with low ceilings, wall paper, vinyl seats, colored table cloths (possibly in pink - if I recall correctly) and complete with annoying ass bell on the door. Kitsch ignored, my first time was far better than mediocre. I stopped in for lunch on a weekday and only 1 booth available (woot!). Had a standard Tuna Sandwich, yummy split pea soup with real fried croutons and a soda served without a straw (Thank God who needs those flipping things?). The real treat however, was desert and although I tend to relish in cream style pies, I summoned up my southern roots and ordered a slice of peach heaven with pecans! MMMMM. With the location being in a less than desirable part of town I probably wont be there often. But the first thing I will order next time is pie.", "business_id": "NVqLUZ7Vb9B_0RJm_BS64g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2LCrT_BOJvGV4xi_lmoRcA", "review_id": "KskOwNDKNWLbXZ9jou9pRg", "text": "In the mood for comfort food...I was disappointed.  The grilled cheese was flimsy, and I couldn't eat the soup.  I forget why.  I thought it was way over-priced for what it was.  I won't be going back there ever again.", "business_id": "NVqLUZ7Vb9B_0RJm_BS64g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OD5nkH4uJDDTJQdmaltDAw", "review_id": "j9JjZqEAGGeoKC_EXzWKmg", "text": "Came here several times over the last 18 months.  It was nice to have a little hole in the wall close by for home cooking.  Tried and liked many things including their chicken fried steak and liver & onions, as well as their pies.  Alas, while the food was good, the space was definitely not.  Ditto on some of their regulars.    \n\nAfter the last time we came here, it became painfully obvious that the value has shrunken past the point where we could find the not-so-good things tolerable.", "business_id": "NVqLUZ7Vb9B_0RJm_BS64g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "mhFx_-3VCd_4yPz3yy1z1w", "review_id": "PYIApLP_R7Qv7_Dy_easXg", "text": "I don't write many reviews, and I generally don't like letting my favorite secret places out of the bag, but I love linda's on osborn breakfast!  I eat breakfast every weekend, all over the valley, and this is one of my favorite simple spots.  If you want to be at Daily Dose or Breakfast Club (not that the food isn't good there) to people watch and 'be seen', this is not your place.  If you want incredible value and delicious food - jackpot!  As a Texas transplant, this is some of the best chicken fried steak and eggs you will find in AZ (I actually discovered this place after Ranch House Grill burned down). The breakfast potato's are the icing on the cake, best in town hands down, but be careful, they're addictive!  Linda is a very nice, hardworking lady who is always there.  For great homemade food, you will NOT be disappointed!", "business_id": "NVqLUZ7Vb9B_0RJm_BS64g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2lf6Zr-kfcO9xLlM3lhRiA", "review_id": "Hw9gxgoZXSyileWfoN35kw", "text": "We have been eating at Linda's for about 15 years now and have never once been disapointed! Best fried cod you could ever ask for.  Hardest working owner who makes the most amazing pies from scratch.  Seriously, give it a try if you want great food like you wish your mom used to make.", "business_id": "NVqLUZ7Vb9B_0RJm_BS64g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D3FK3OzoqxcnbeKeiSnmhg", "review_id": "sjq7ImqwcPGd_mi4qwxAUQ", "text": "I had a green chili omelette and it was awesome. Aside from the fact that I asked for black beans to be added and they were overlooked, it was cooked perfectly and the country potatoes were awesome! The ambience had a very outdated small town feel which I loved, but the bathrooms, not much too love. They were kind of dirty, but hell, I was there to eat not use the potty. They specials board indicated that they have free mimosa's on Sunday's, so naturally, I was bummed it was Saturday. My son ate the pancakes which were pretty decent sized so he didn't finish them so, I decided to finish them off myself and was I glad I did...they were like butta!!! Overall, I was super satisfied and I will definitely go back with an eye on those pancakes!", "business_id": "NVqLUZ7Vb9B_0RJm_BS64g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vnvTpEzJ8ycSlZy_taxVug", "review_id": "CVbBg-uREs3BB78OKiLpuA", "text": "Let me preface this review by saying two things: 1. if there was an option for negative stars, I'd give it and 2. I just ate there about 20 minutes ago and am still feeling pissed off. My husband and I were in the mood for a good breakfast this morning, so we got to thinking...Matt's? Matt's is always awesome, but we didn't feel like waiting out in the rain for over an hour. The Original Pancake House? It's a close second so we opted for that and headed out. Once we got there, we realized 350 other people had the same idea as us and the wait would be about an hour. Not feeling like waiting, we hopped back in the car and jumped on our phones to check out what Yelp thought would be good nearby. Linda's was one of the places that popped up along our drive and we had both passed it a few times, always talking about wanting to try it. We looked at the reviews and there were lots of good ones raving about the food (Really? Guy who said it was Matt's with pie? Really? I don't know where the hell you get off, but I'm holding you partially responsible for totally jacking up my Sunday breakfast). We got inside and the place is a real shithole. I don't mind, because I typically love eating at shady looking places and drinking in dive bars. It's like a real \"slice of life\" type of thing and I find the experience usually excels where the decor is lacking. Everything was blue and mauve...I haven't seen this much mauve since the late 80's. And again, that would usually be fine, except in this case, it doesn't look like anyone has cleaned the place since then either. Everywhere I looked, things were grimy and just not...clean. We sat at the counter (first mistake) and both ordered the JJ's Special (second mistake). Sitting at the counter was like having a backstage pass to a Michael Bolton show...or some other really shitty person you would never want to see backstage. We could see the entire operation and hear the cook bitching the whole time. That's right, I said cook. Singular. One person working in the kitchen. She came out a few times to yell at our server, called Linda (I sincerely hope it was not the owner Linda). She looked like the grandma from Napolean Dynamite. For those of you that get the reference, enough said. We could hear the dinging of microwave ovens and the grumbling of Napolean Dynamite's grandma in the weeds with tickets that she couldn't read due to Linda's supposedly shitty handwriting. We waited over a half hour for our food. Granted, we didn't have to wait to sit but seriously, a half hour for eggs, bacon and pancakes. When the food came out I was already over it. I took one look at the plate and knew this was not going to be good. My \"over-easy\" egg had totally runny whites and looked more like a sunny-side-up gone wrong. My bacon looked like it came from Fry's and the pancakes were the only edible thing on my plate. I don't know if they were edible because everything else was so totally shitty or if it was because I am 9 months pregnant and would have eaten shit cakes at that point. Nevertheless, the ambiance combined with the service and the food made for the absolute worst $28 I've ever spent on breakfast. $28 dollars!! For me and my husband to have pancakes, eggs, bacon and coffee. That did NOT include toast or potatoes and half the plate was inedible. It makes my blood boil just thinking of it and as I sit here writing, I am still starving. We should have just gone to the brass rail. Better service, better food quality (I am not joking) and it would have been $5.50 a person for the same meal. You fooled me once Linda. Shame on me. You won't be fooling me again!", "business_id": "NVqLUZ7Vb9B_0RJm_BS64g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AvkLIHLGoBtOtak_ivP0Gg", "review_id": "W5Vl_zQYaXIj8MoLANfw_g", "text": "Best Pork tenderloin sandwich this side of the Midwest! Man, this lady can cook!\n\nThe place is small and quaint but the best places usally are. The food is really good and homestyle but better. I usally get my food to go and will comonly park next to mercedes', lexus', cop cars and even a ferrari or bentley every now and then. So you know it s a great place. You can't get this great port tenderloin sandwich anywhere else and be satisfied unless your back in Indiana.", "business_id": "NVqLUZ7Vb9B_0RJm_BS64g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xIGZqwHqEdleLtEcKlWuHQ", "review_id": "Z3P4ukL_as3MxioM-0lKjg", "text": "We went to Linda's after it was recommended by someone who lived nearby. Small, quaint, and eclectic describes the surroundings. The coffee cups appeared to be from a personal collection as they were all different. That's a whimsical touch that I liked a lot. Something unexpected. The coffee was okay. Nothing to crow about. My sister got pancakes, eggs, and sausage, and though none of it was piping hot, she said everything was very good. Her orange juice was \"pretty good.\" I ordered biscuits and gravy. The gravy was thick and full of sausage chunks (which I set to the side as I'm not a big sausage eater). The biscuits were a little dry, but that doesn't really matter under the gravy. The gravy was seasoned very well. My only complaint is that it was lukewarm to warm, and really it should be served hot. My side of bacon was cold, but it was great bacon as far as taste goes.  The service was friendly. We made a happy face out of the leftovers on one plate and set the smile on top of her tip. Linda's has the potential to be a very busy local hangout for breakfast and lunch. It was exactly what we expected (save for the heat of the food). I'd definitely try Linda's again.", "business_id": "NVqLUZ7Vb9B_0RJm_BS64g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HynpVB8jLFTtjajMkK181A", "review_id": "kl1JdOqRWxDPB2kwCdv8bA", "text": "Awesome breakfast!", "business_id": "NVqLUZ7Vb9B_0RJm_BS64g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MLaaZKZiNkLqeBOH5y98GA", "review_id": "Sny7AJROncRH_FxSH07fsw", "text": "Friday night all you can eat fish fry....ask for it grilled if you prefer!  Be sure to leave room for the homemade pies.  Chicken pot pie is a must try as well!", "business_id": "NVqLUZ7Vb9B_0RJm_BS64g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pCey-WOKKg77_8pVWQ_8Vg", "review_id": "zNsIQ7YsX2hNs5XDIu00YQ", "text": "I love this place, been going since I was a kid. \nThey are still open though, open for lunch till April 12th.", "business_id": "NVqLUZ7Vb9B_0RJm_BS64g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "0qCm0SiYGAyZIq3jD4BpvQ", "review_id": "_eIUGQQKwpbcnAW_Gptw8A", "text": "When you put Cactus Candy in the fridge, it becomes the platonic ideal for delicious chewy fruity candy.  My friend gave me his LAST piece of cactus candy (he had some shipped out to NY from AZ), and that was just a huge testament of how good a friend he is.  \n\nKudos Eba san", "business_id": "wxPOlYC155x-RLfk1kVdfw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HpxGTDm60d9JapjN36JFSQ", "review_id": "ZgPMDsq1bGOfvAU7cXhVuQ", "text": "The store is small and uncomfortable, but the products are decent.", "business_id": "wxPOlYC155x-RLfk1kVdfw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n6chlQCERdcs7A-VoOeoLQ", "review_id": "6AX2joQQiKeFn6DY6EOEtw", "text": "Should I stay or should I go??? \nThis is the question that ran through my mind as we walked up to this run down establishment! \nSince it was my last day in Arizona, I went for it!\n\nWalking up to the door, I saw that the sign did say \"open for business\", so I held my breath and walked it.  DING! Ahh! I jumped at the sound of the loud door bell! My fiance couldn't help but laugh! \"Hello\" said the owner as he walked in from behind the store.  \"Hello!\", we responded respectfully!\n\nOnly two separate sets of shelving fit and fill in this small shop of Cacti but enough for the visiting tourists like ourselves! It only took about 5 minutes to look around and decide on a few souvenirs.  As I handed him my items he offered us a few samples and tossed in a free gift!!! WOW! What great guest service! \n\nI highly recommend a visit to this shop when in AZ! \nNot only was it a memorable experience but his prices are cheaper than retail stores!", "business_id": "wxPOlYC155x-RLfk1kVdfw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fEbjetOO-F14kFRjW7Q8fQ", "review_id": "jNqcLN4bDYpwqN6ZYTUc0A", "text": "Whenever I travel, I obsess about bringing back the perfect regional souvenirs and foodie items for family and friends.  We're living in the Phoenix area for a few months and I wanted to send small and inexpensive Arizona-esque little gifts to my son's preschool class in VA.  The sample sized candies are perfect and they sell them in bulk bags of 30 in the store. The store itself is a hole in the wall, but the gentleman working there couldn't have been nicer.  He gave my kids free lollipops and a student discount on the large order of candy.  And the candy itself is just insanely good.", "business_id": "wxPOlYC155x-RLfk1kVdfw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YoBgKOdfpGH48LpIDSfoQQ", "review_id": "CqoQ7LsWS1nOqAQt-Xfg2g", "text": "As my husband has been re-doing landscaping and building our courtyard, we've been here several times and are 0 for 4. Today's example: we looked at several samples of stone and went inside to see how much a bag of one type was. The response was that they don't carry bags, only 5 ton minimums plus a $95 delivery charge. Then, we asked about smallish boulders, like those we saw near the stone samples. They replied, \"Yes, we have those, they are 10 cents a pound, but they are really heavy.\" So we asked about how much the small boulders (as in 2.5 feet or smaller) weighed or about how much they cost....and they had no idea. In fact it was almost like they didn't want us to buy anything. weird. It would have not been so bad, except this was our 4th trip there and they have nothing we needed or asked for, and didn't seem to be upset by that at all. We also went to another local place before resorting to Home Depot. sad :(", "business_id": "7IRQXpt5fB6sFEpbWfU7zQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iePq5r5JMLP-XWvZnvg0Uw", "review_id": "vZYSoPVqJNqLd3zYKPBmHA", "text": "They don't seem to care about our business. They botched our delivery because they thought they didn't have the stones, even though they did.  They were rude, unhelpful, and about an hour and a half late.  They didn't think any of this was a problem.\n\nWe'll try one other local place. We have about $10k in landscaping lined up, but if the local guys are all this indifferent to small orders, I won't trust them with the large ones. Marvel certainly isn't getting a second chance.", "business_id": "7IRQXpt5fB6sFEpbWfU7zQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kR19tIpfp_OhwbTu6R8uWw", "review_id": "hwbZT1rFMZo18dV6jG-muw", "text": "Not happy with Marvel....have to agree that they don't care about their customers.  I ordered 10 tons of rocks and scheduled a 7am delivery time.  It is now 11:30am and they still aren't here.  I lost half a day of work and have been paying workers who have been standing around all morning because the materials aren't here.  Very frustrated with this place and will never use them again!", "business_id": "7IRQXpt5fB6sFEpbWfU7zQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YASbgZd7ebR6KVDtw-nqXQ", "review_id": "ZOgjj6agZKfIMrvAzXIBgg", "text": "Great inventory and nice (but slow) counter staff.  The \"boyz\" in the yard have attitude. More fun driving the fork lifts than helping customers.  Time for some housekeeping, I think.", "business_id": "7IRQXpt5fB6sFEpbWfU7zQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4-BWgOkP51QJjFJEGWHuIA", "review_id": "GZh4qKQPC1Cov9JUGiamxg", "text": "The guy behind the counter couldn't have been any nicer when i ordered 10 tons of rock to be delivered. I received a phone call around the time he said I should expect it. The driver called me prior to delivery, he dumped it where I asked him, and it was on time. Prices seemed to be fair and in-line.", "business_id": "7IRQXpt5fB6sFEpbWfU7zQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UWECrYlX8nxC8btT_jvhOg", "review_id": "Rk6BxyiJslKt8plvRKg6cw", "text": "Theses guys kind of suck. They sold me stuff I didn't need and the lady behind the desk doesn't know anything about the products. \nI needed to return some extra material and there is no way to do it without a receipt. \nIt sucks when it's easier to go to Home Depot. I guess I need to find a new brickyard.", "business_id": "7IRQXpt5fB6sFEpbWfU7zQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W7nkIA52ThKHnuNQF7EMnA", "review_id": "EQ_6GXP7kxpm6cfbbnCkkw", "text": "The employees here need some serious training. They have no concept of customer service. They also have supply chain issues (always out of product and never know when it is coming in). I have tried Marvel a few times and each time the experience got worse. Will never go back now.", "business_id": "7IRQXpt5fB6sFEpbWfU7zQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "J3I2NClEbD1Xr8lOdjxlqQ", "review_id": "naSBEPT-g3ctpRqb0lsKPg", "text": "Exceptional Service from start to finish.  I had a paver project that I decided to DIY.  Got a quote on materials, prices were reasonable.  Made a PO of that and made several changes before the delivery date.  All of my changes were accommodated with polite and professional responses.\n\nOn the day of delivery, I only had one problem.  I was given a window from 11-3 for delivery.  The driver called at 3:15 and said he was leaving.  Not a big problem but keep that in mind if you request material delivery.  Also, a couple of items were left out of the delivery and when I pointed them out to the driver, he said he would stop by with my items on his way home from work- which he did.\n\nWhen I finished my project, I loaded up the excess materials and drove them back to Marvel.  They returned the pavers and refunded the cost and deposits no problem.\n\nI'd like to say again how exceptionally professional everybody from the forklift driver in the lot to the cashier in the office was.  I would do business with this organization again in a heartbeat.", "business_id": "7IRQXpt5fB6sFEpbWfU7zQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rAfN_eXc7PvtISk2ZIZfGQ", "review_id": "L_1M2LIT2Yg9se_oh5zRjw", "text": "I have been dry cleaning my stuff at Thomas Cleaner's since I moved to Phoenix in 1997 and cannot imagine to get it done elsewhere. Not only is their service everything you expect from your dry cleaner, but your business is truly appreciated there. \n\nIf you are interested in Greek Mythology and Greek History, just swing by, drop of your clothes and George will give you \"Everything Greek 101\".", "business_id": "tJS-JB23Z5kpKpoxsPcYEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DcQERx2GW3CB6cfP_4xblw", "review_id": "dkhUDbPr0_5XeRQO6WSAlQ", "text": "Simply put, these guys really bailed me out, and at an amazing price.  I showed up at 2:00 p.m. on a Saturday needing 4 pieces of an outfit pressed and the pants hemmed before they closed.  They delivered... only an hour later... and for only $10.  Nothing else I could say could communicate more than that.", "business_id": "tJS-JB23Z5kpKpoxsPcYEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "anaD7V8vo16qYKdBURuiKw", "review_id": "vO-Ieqi56GWH0uQFzAW-VQ", "text": "Absolutely unbelievable dry cleaners! This business understands customer service and exemplifies it with every interaction. Lee is phenominal. Pretty sure this is the type of business that like a dentist, when you move elsewhere you just have to go back... you know what I mean. I'll be 45, unemployed, living in Philly and still flying to PHX to have these guys clean my clothes.", "business_id": "tJS-JB23Z5kpKpoxsPcYEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TvehcDYA85JJYCbM3sDdLA", "review_id": "CqIAJZbqvufmp15m41BtJw", "text": "Nice Service oriented business.  DH had a little accident with one of his suits.  They were able to get the spot out and back to us after 3pm the following day.\n\nArea was convenient, though it looks like it could turn rough after dark.", "business_id": "tJS-JB23Z5kpKpoxsPcYEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rpa5wYCeXO2kvQ92KH_HvA", "review_id": "zmkxEPwTsoQNk0sF3-q1Ug", "text": "really really great!!!\nyep that sums it up!!! they remember who you are, the prices are reasonable and the quality of the work is very very good - they do alterations too!\nI had a love affair with bell cleaners for quite a long time and while they are great also, their prices just got to be too much!!\nso without sacrificing quality, i found thomas cleaners.\nyes they are not as pretentious as bell cleaners, no fancy coffee machine, fake flowers in the waiting room, but when I get my perfectly pressed, perfectly cleaned clothes home and I still have $ in my pocket, none of that matters!", "business_id": "tJS-JB23Z5kpKpoxsPcYEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4eAWk-PWV8FOBlSk4rg81A", "review_id": "T5nbILdZPIASF5kllIL47Q", "text": "I used many cleaners and this is the best out o.f the best. Friendly fast and you're going to be surprised how nice it is steamed", "business_id": "tJS-JB23Z5kpKpoxsPcYEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lbdOwDbXKA0__6sPdngieQ", "review_id": "xxzsMjEYIFbmvrDpdOx02Q", "text": "Excellent! Affordable and very friendly.\nI brought in a two piece suit, I needed to have the coat brought in, and the pants tapered as well. I brought them in a Tuesday evening, I needed the suit for the next night for my wife and I's anniversary dinner. I knew it would be along shot, but I asked if it could be done. They did! I'am so grateful for that, and will never forget...", "business_id": "tJS-JB23Z5kpKpoxsPcYEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2t8z2r3KYbBpZUH_uq9yFw", "review_id": "rsdmBH0RuAf--ck1yM8UTA", "text": "This is a great family owned business! They are always so nice & helpful. The owner always makes conversation & make you feel like a person letting you know your business is appreciated. The lot with goodwill & big lots is super sketchy but don't let that shy you away from this dry cleaner. They also do alternations which makes it nice to take everything to one place. Their prices are good no need to go to a z cleaners or a prestige. In fact the short time I was taking my clothes to Zs in north scottsdale was sooooo expensive it literally would have been more than worth the time and gas to drive down to Arcadia & drop them here.", "business_id": "tJS-JB23Z5kpKpoxsPcYEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aGiXmdz-_Ykn8HymGutqAA", "review_id": "iRfQJ4tL1_z42MLVwpQxVg", "text": "LOVE this place!  Family owned--very friendly people.\n\n+Pretty cheap ($7 for a dress).\n+Fast!  They'll work with you to get your clothes whenever you need them. \n+Dependable.... never any problems with clothes being ruined, not perfectly cleaned, etc.", "business_id": "tJS-JB23Z5kpKpoxsPcYEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oPwFc3ae4Rh8JT7xfumOVQ", "review_id": "q6NRTLJ6RRi0HrtH3FGgrg", "text": "Nice people, but when you take in 3 pairs of $150 jeans to have them shortened and they say yes we can keep the original hem apparently they think that means to cut off the original hem and stitch the alteration as close to they originally looked as possible. Everywhere else in the world that's called matching the stitch (which is usually cheaper) but not keeping the hem. Two totally different things and matching stitching isn't worth $10 per alteration. One last thing, they didn't even match the thread color and width well. Original is a faded yellow and they used a shiny bright yellow. Looks totally sloppy.\n\nThey refused a refund and said they would fix it at the same price with the actual hem... If we went through a box of a ton of alterations scraps and matched it. Total scam artists. Too bad cash was paid or they would be getting a challenge from my credit card. \n\nI found them by yelp and hopefully other people consider this review before giving these dishonest business people any money.", "business_id": "tJS-JB23Z5kpKpoxsPcYEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zQE0aulnd-gcfVw17HeULg", "review_id": "itNn6QT1HMC6WIahnzbDkA", "text": "My Denim alterations were satisfactory, it was done in one day, the place is conveniently located in my area, I'm satisfied. I'll  be back, if my experience is the same they will get that 5th star for consistency", "business_id": "tJS-JB23Z5kpKpoxsPcYEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ByMIaGmO5xoTsM_HkiNQMg", "review_id": "xc7XWLPMUKqlRXGn-qClGQ", "text": "I moved here and by luck found them and have been very satisfied and pleased with their services. I use the dry cleaners at least once a week and they are terrific. It is wonderful to see a family run business that offers great customer service and are very friendly!", "business_id": "tJS-JB23Z5kpKpoxsPcYEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1QR_hGkpL0RrJHt57E-Mpg", "review_id": "7tcjcvL07bJfglfRl-AFGw", "text": "Took in one pair of pants to have a small hole in the groin area fixed. They took an extra two days then stated, was way over priced, and the pants look awful. Actually had to take them some where else in order to get them to being wearable again, will never go back.", "business_id": "tJS-JB23Z5kpKpoxsPcYEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "BGMw-VzzwLJc1fl2exKsDw", "text": "Booo! \n\nI can't stand Sprint. Not to go all \"Consumer Reports\" on Yelp, but my report is that Sprint is an unethical, slimey, seething parasite to our society.\n\nThey \"fine print\" you to death, so that before you know it your once manageable phone bill now has ballooned beyond your most pessimistic expectations. \n\nThey change phone plans, so that you can't switch up or down for anytime minutes without taking a serious hit. \n\nOn top of that, they make you renew your contract for two years every time you need to adjust your plan. \n\nNightmarish - that's the word I was reaching for.", "business_id": "N6ff0yyo9Cv_7XPz-YDoow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "TCbFrctiEcEqzoOLZ7P1CA", "text": "Warning on Sprint:\n\nEven if you pay the monthly handset insurance, they have engineered their policies to basically force you to purchase an upgrade and re-up your contract if you run into ANY hardware problem after the first year or so of ownership.\n\nThe insurance only covers a direct replacement. If your handset is even slightly out of date they will tell you to wait (phoneless) 3-5 days for the replacement to get to you.\n\nOf course, you can always upgrade . . . for a fee.  . . \n\nBut if you have made the mistake in good conscience of taking the phone to a service center first and waiting an hour to see if your phone can be fixed, and then decide to upgrade while there, that's an $18 fee for trying to get it fixed in person rather than just putting in your ticket online and waiting 3-5 days. \n\nWhen you call to complain, you will be told that the charges are \"system generated\" and thus can't be removed. I found that escalating to a manager (using keywords \"cancel my account\") and telling him/her that you have a system that will generate letters to the attorney general and your credit card company and there is NOTHING YOU CAN DO TO STOP IT tends to work. I got my $18 back and I strongly suggest everyone else do this as well. If you don't get what you want on the first call, call back. And again. And again.\n\nThese policies apply no matter which plan you are on, and no matter how long you have been with them, and no matter how much other business you represent as a corporate customer.\n\nSo why 2 stars? Because really all cell phone companies basically suck balls and have from day one. At least Sprint usually lets me connect.", "business_id": "N6ff0yyo9Cv_7XPz-YDoow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w4dgIzMwwZvKsHaC47Ox3A", "review_id": "0YpEAF6GNwzGcw6xy21m1A", "text": "iPhone 4S for 75.00! \n\nMom always said a smile will always get you in the door everything else is up to your ability to keep them entertained. That's how it is done. This is why I have been with Sprint for 11 years!  Love Ya!!!\n\nHave an Amazing Day Everyone!!!", "business_id": "N6ff0yyo9Cv_7XPz-YDoow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3PglRLjSOnhha69bGqo4rg", "review_id": "IAqFiWUD2Io6jNrYIH4P4g", "text": "I have been with Sprint for around 10 years and have always received great customer service... until now. A few days ago my phone began shutting off after just a few minutes of use, even after being fully charged.\nSo I brought it in to the 20th Street location and after uttering these words \"My phone keeps shutting off and I'm not sure its the batte....\" I was interrupted by the rep and told that I would have to leave my phone there for 24 hours while they ran diagnostics on it. Very inconvenient, but nothing else to do, so I agreed and was promptly hustled out the door.\nI returned the next day and was informed that my phone was in perfect working order! No problems at all. Okaaaaay... So I start looking my phone over and noticed that they didn't even do a factory reset (did they even run any tests at all?)  Then two minutes later lo and behold, my phone shuts down again in front of their eyes. After a few minutes of head-scratching they changed the battery ...the battery that they said was working perfectly just a few minutes before... and now it works again.\nMy suggestion: Go to the Sprint store at 890 N 54th St., Chandler, AZ 85226. A bit of drive, but worth an hour of useful time as opposed to 24 hours of incompetence.", "business_id": "N6ff0yyo9Cv_7XPz-YDoow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8LAf67lQTjtsS98E55MYrg", "review_id": "YFpfhaKrVMtzY0d7YsTWrg", "text": "Well after nearly 20 years with Sprint I am leaving them for another carrier. I have always had great customer service and very little issues with my service or phones. With all that in mind though I am also tired of having to pay for services I don't get in the Phoenix market (which I am in 99% of the time) such as 4G. I also have found that I can get the extras I have to pay for with Sprint I can get from other carriers included within my plan. In addition to all of that the phone I wish to up grade to on Sprint I can get for less on another carrier without an upgrade discount. I had to way out the pros and cons and in the end I would rather pay the extra $12.00 a month and actually get what I am paying for. I had a lot of hope that Sprint would get it together but alas it does not seem that will happen in any foreseeable future.  Sorry for the 2 stars but that's all Sprint deserves anymore. If weren't for my long history with Sprint it would have been 1 star.", "business_id": "N6ff0yyo9Cv_7XPz-YDoow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F9HbpJhKDPRz8qGLqPX-8Q", "review_id": "KxjyEwHxoScwYxiv3WyTlQ", "text": "I realize that most people who need a phone usually don't check reviews on Yelp, but for those that do, stay away from this location. These people are trained to tell bald face lies in order to make sales. The reason I say trained is because I've seen a pattern with the employees. I was told in March of 2011 that I should buy a 4G Samsung 1 because 4G would be coming out any day. A year and 1/2 later I dropped the phone and cracked the scree and still on contract I told them I did not want an upgraded Samsung III if they weren't coming out of 4G anytime soon, the the next employee sounded like he was giving me the same sale pitch the first one did, that 4G was coming out, giving me that nudge to spend more money than I wanted to.\n\nAlso I was sold a Sprint MIFI and I was told you could go anywhere at anytime and connect to the internet. After about 6 visits to this location for tech support, we end up resetting the thing each time, but if I'm in the field, and since that's required every single time I use it, I might as well just use my phone for internet and save 10-15 minutes. I paid $100 of this Piece of cr..p thing and $37 per month and they flat out refuse to let me out of the contract.\n\nI was being sarcastic when the manager after several tech support visits between my phones and MIFI asked me my name and I told him he should know it by now, and his response was that I should be thankful that at least someone was helping me.\n\nIt's damn near a monopoly, but not quite. There's still Verizon and T-Mobile, and god forbid running a business with Cricket, which is a small step down from Sprint.", "business_id": "N6ff0yyo9Cv_7XPz-YDoow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "a4LJJU26cSE7k12-0sEw0Q", "review_id": "cVuqVbQQucUXykPHOJzHtg", "text": "Mr. Submarine serves basic-duty subs. This is the kind of spot that would have been wiped out by Subway in the 80's, but they keep it going. There's no innovation, just basic subs in a couple of sizes. Choose the meat and bread, whether you want cheese, and a few things to go on top.\n\nI eat there whenever I'm in the area at lunchtime.", "business_id": "C6oCdg9wVaS81Re0WfBJzw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_GVAV2LjUWEs9fGjslex_A", "review_id": "J2Jwk2UA6iFIS3vcKpricg", "text": "This is a great mom & pop sandwich shop that I believe is better than Subway.  For the most part, their subs are basic but the ingredients are fresh and the place is a neat hang-out.", "business_id": "C6oCdg9wVaS81Re0WfBJzw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "B8HTR0tC1NFe4yAuUV3tGw", "review_id": "kGCbry0RrbshkP5ouZEdRA", "text": "Case# 25       Food of my childhood\n\nI have been eating these subs since I was a little kid. My mom (R.I.P) used bring me here and it is one of the few childhood memories I hang on to. For those who do not know about this place as the food detective I will share a little background info from my case files to help you out. \n\nMr. Submarine is actually a small chain that really got it's start here in the valley in the early 80's. At one time the locations stretched from the east valley to west phoenix. With increased competition from larger sub chains ( Subway, Cousins, Blimpy, and Quiznos they were forced to limit their growth and use word of mouth advertising to keep customers coming in. This resulted in store closings and now only two locations remain open. When you try and compare a place like this to say a subway which spends big time money to advertise their five dollar foot long special, or their new breakfast sandwich there is no competition. \n\nThis place wins by a mile. Who needs a 5 dollar foot long that is served by some teenager who only cares about his shift ending so he can escape. No, I would rather have the owner there serving me a sandwich that he himself is going to eat for lunch. Don't give me slimy meat and dried out looking cheese. I want soft fresh bread with toppings that enhance the other components of my sandwich not cover it up! OK enough with the ranting, this place is a no frills type of place. No wraps or cookies. They offer the normal meat choices including ham, turkey, tuna and your choice of bread ( white, wheat, and sourdough).\n\nNo annoying jingles or sandwich Nazis (read my subway review), just good food, made and served by someone who cares about what they are selling you.  They are open Monday through Friday 10am to 10pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 8pm.\n\nThey are a little more pricey than Subway but for a great sandwich and great service it is well worth the price.\n\nCase closed", "business_id": "C6oCdg9wVaS81Re0WfBJzw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dUAsWWDh5AzwGOGoh3XEeA", "review_id": "orhRXxWnGoohiYqvilQDMQ", "text": "Love this place! We have been eating here for years. Great subs, prices, service, and kids love it!", "business_id": "C6oCdg9wVaS81Re0WfBJzw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BiDA7uVJ5igMCsp4ZfpCpQ", "review_id": "4hL9Q93-EJ_p-bQCrbk2iA", "text": "You would just think with a name like Mr. Submarine that this would be the place to go for a submarine.  Sad to say, I'd totally opt for Subway.\n\nThe prices are reasonable but the choices are slim.  We're talking ham, turkey, Italian, that's about it.  I believe my sandwich came with the equivalent of one slice of deli meat.  \n\nIf I had to pick a word to describe this place it would be lackluster.  Nothing special whatsoever.  They didn't even have any bread selection, if I remember correctly you could chose between white or wheat.  Which is the selection I had as a child, before people cared about bread.  \n\nA lazy, hungover mother could make a better sandwich for her kid to take to school in the morning... I know, because mine did all the time.  And we never called her Mr. Submarine, at least not that I can remember.", "business_id": "C6oCdg9wVaS81Re0WfBJzw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cZxY3BVSjkUmKcoAVJH9tA", "review_id": "VlKwQDNIlYjojfrmGl1tCA", "text": "Solid four stars, as they are fast, friendly, and their subs are tasty!\n\nAs other Yelpers have noted, the choices here are nothing thrilling or exotic. I really like the pastrami, piled nice n high with some spicy mustard and jalapanos! So good.\n\nI really like that I can stumble out of my house, walk down the block and receive the quality offerings.", "business_id": "C6oCdg9wVaS81Re0WfBJzw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uKOhnxH69db-Mha0mpsDXw", "review_id": "M9GU6fYHLxLJaA3DlMr5bQ", "text": "Mr. Submarine is my go-to sub shop when it comes to comfort food.  The Pizza sub is amazing and there is nothing that compares to it in the valley.  They are a locally owned business that make you feel like old friends.", "business_id": "C6oCdg9wVaS81Re0WfBJzw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DL-FZ9UPPdTjWo4XF87ozw", "review_id": "eFPa4QjnlWa-y4eG4BcDQQ", "text": "Very good sandwich shop. Small lil place but great sandwiches.", "business_id": "C6oCdg9wVaS81Re0WfBJzw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4TZARz8AjNWfukK2UfZitA", "review_id": "TzXvVjMOdT29_kLsnl0N-w", "text": "I laugh at the silly reviews. This is a mom and pop shop that has been in business a long time. Regulars like us keep the business going, and will continue to in the future. If you are complaining about the two choices of bread go to subway. If you are complaining about the ambiance, go elsewhere. This place is special to regulars and those in the know can tell you they dont have to have special breads, or a wall full of different subs to impress.\n\nTry a meatball sub, the meatballs are great. Especially on Plain WHITE bread. I dont come here for the 10 types of bread or the 50 different sandwiches. This place is old school, and that's what I love about it. Rudy and Gloria are always fantastic. I drive out of my way to eat here. I live in the SW valley to trek up to 24th St and Osborn.\n\nSupport Your Local Mom and Pop Shop....!!!!!!", "business_id": "C6oCdg9wVaS81Re0WfBJzw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-CZNFYydgidg7pGY2KhSJQ", "review_id": "Nce0AVv-Yh9hj7RAoFEo6Q", "text": "wow! was I inpressed.  These guy are not cheap but yet I walked away feeling like I got more than I paid.  The car looks amazing and cant wait to ahve to use these guys again!\nthey are worth it and more.", "business_id": "rMizXwsWcnGzBukGTEeSyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jy1qPe0Tz3ewHacAtshmBw", "review_id": "Uea2A44fiR-gd8aHiec0fA", "text": "Damn...who's a sexy bitch?\nMy car is. Right after Perry and his team has spent the entire day detailing it.\n\nWhen I bought a black car, I knew I was in for some high maintenance. But it wasn't until a good friend of mine who's a paint/body specialist referred me to Perry and European Detail after some acidic water leaked on my car after someone power washed the top level of my parking garage. \n\nI thought my paint was ruined for sure! I took it to European Detail (at that time, they were located on Indian School) and not only did they get the acid off, they suggested a GLARE product to protect my paint from further episodes...even bird droppings! The product is amazing and my car looked better than it did brand now. It removed all the small swirl marks/scratches. So from that point forward, I frequented European Detail for basic washes.\n\nWhen they moved their location up to the Scottsdale Airpark, I didn't visit as often.  I hit up a few hand wash places here and there in-between my visits to European...but nothing compares (to you!). It wasn't until recently that my car turned 1yr old, and I treated her to a spa day with a full detail. I am a perfectionist to the core, but I think I found my match with these guys. I couldn't find one thing that was missed or annoying. They treated my leather, steamed carpets, engine, you name it. But the difference between European and others is that there was no chemical smell, my seats/floors weren't soaking wet needing to dry (they use the most amazing techniques and products)...I drove away in heaven.\n\nBOTTOM LINE: YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.\n\nI know that Craig Jackson uses European Detail and trusts Perry and his team to keep his cars in top notch shape, that alone speaks a million words. The knowledge of detailing for the team is an art form, not a quick wash/in-out situation.\n\nShockingly, it's only slightly higher in price than what I've paid previously at these corner \"hand-wash\" places but the results are 1,000 better.\n\nMy vehicle is not only an investment, but I am proud of it. And when I drive away from European Detail I have no doubt I have even more to be proud of because I got the best service and Auto Detail in the Valley. \n\nWhich reminds me, I need to frequent for in-between washes as well - not just details. Thanks for the great service Perry and Team!", "business_id": "rMizXwsWcnGzBukGTEeSyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Kmac_zKL4r8RcAarOKt51g", "review_id": "P5nPVmy8rJEMNmaXguS40g", "text": "Recently had two cars (ML350 & X5) detailed at European Detail Scottsdale. They have a well-organized / clean shop, and are very professional. I was completely satisfied with their work. Compared to other detail shops I have used they are definitely top notch.  Keith (Manager) showed great attention to detail, addressed all of my concerns, and kept me informed on the status of my cars. The cars turned out better than expected - meticulously clean with a great shine (better than new).", "business_id": "rMizXwsWcnGzBukGTEeSyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8HR0dOPKS0Ih0z-frmABYw", "review_id": "-VYKeZm-bvQKvqBk9uBVJQ", "text": "Exceeded all expectations. I had a little run in with a wood fence that left my new Tacoma scared but The guys over here spent all day making it look better than new. I am extremely particular with my cars and decided to spend the extra money for a Glare products treatment. My black beauty had swirl marks since day one due to a poor wash job at the dealership when I took delivery. All is good and the truck has a beautiful deep gloss that is swirl free.", "business_id": "rMizXwsWcnGzBukGTEeSyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PBaTzhGGBJLHGPhlNYqyIA", "review_id": "SNg0QyqKQyqewRtQggJANA", "text": "MY JAW HIT THE FLOOR!  These guys are incredible!!  After taking my car to another detailer who left deep swirl marks all over my black Hummer, I was desperately looking for a place who could help me.  OR  I was seriously looking at having to repaint the car.  No other detailer wanted to touch it because they knew how difficult the job would be. Greg and Perry at European first, put me at ease. And then second, gave me my car back not only swirl free, but I felt like i seriously got a new paint job!!! I mean it was better looking than the day I bought it and it looked like i could roll it onto a showroom floor!  As if that wasn't enough, I learned that they hand wash cars by appointment. I live 20 miles away and I will gladly drive that distance to have them wash my car from here on out and for eternity. I will not trust anyone else. I know they handle the Barrett Jackson cars, and I really felt like they treated my car no differently than what they would have done for either Mr. Barrett or Mr. Jackson themselves. \n\nI cant begin to express my gratitude and appreciation for care this business gives to their clients and their cars. I must mention Greg again since I was so impressed at the customer service he provided. Totally professional through and through!!", "business_id": "rMizXwsWcnGzBukGTEeSyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LesmB27lEeWftY8YgljOmQ", "review_id": "HGJK-LLASZl8uW1i38zssA", "text": "These guys are unbelievable!!! By far the best detail shop in AZ. This is the second time I've taken my Tacoma in to get a refresh and each time I've recieved more than that. My truck literally looks BRAND NEW everytime I get it back from Greg and Perry... And their outstanding customer service adds even more to the total package. They polish and detail EVERYTHING. I'm super OCD about my truck and personally hand wash it myself. But once or twice a year I bring it to these dudes... I won't let anybody else touch it. It's worth every penny. If you want a detail done better than you've ever dreamed of, look no further. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!", "business_id": "rMizXwsWcnGzBukGTEeSyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "LjWd0w3JBUEsKczKxVJ3nw", "text": "Amazing how many times I've been here when I'm not really an arts&craftsy kind of person.  Sure, I'd love to be.  I'm just not.  \n\nMy favorite time was for a bit of an arts & Crafts work project - creating 1st, 2nd and 3rd place ribbons for the office olympics.  (And yes, they were hilarious.  And No, I don't have pictures.)\n\nThe ladies there have always been helpful when I needed it.  What I love most about this place is how it's more like an old Cloth World than a spiffy new Jo-Ann.  I'm sure one day this location will get the big make over, but I kinda like that it hasn't yet.  Then again, I've never seen more than 3-4 people in here at a time so it might not make sense for them to put the money in redoing it.  While it may not be good for business, it's nice to go somewhere that isn't so busy when you need a little bit of extra help.  Especially if you're just buying sequins and fabric glue on your lunch break.", "business_id": "4QigcZn2BMfmfe66Tqui1A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yUZc4PQdOVw5sQyjqgWpNQ", "review_id": "MdxbyLfRGq8FWvhZeBQOKw", "text": "Being in Scottsdale I really thought this store would be the same as the one in Arrowhead and Desert Ridge.....no. I walked in and thought I had walked into some sort of Joann's clearinghouse  or outlet store. Wow. Very uninviting. It looks like they moved into an existing warehouse and put zero money into making the store look nice. I didn't find what I was looking for and left without buying anything. I think I'll stick to the other two stores I normally go to.", "business_id": "4QigcZn2BMfmfe66Tqui1A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0qIsBt4EzBDCKrIviV55Ew", "review_id": "yeALt73x8axMce7Yy7DAyg", "text": "These guys do it right.  Check there stats and you will find Jacks Auto Alignment as one of the best alignment locations in Phoenix.  I always suggest my customers at my garage to visit Jacks for assistance.  Just East of 24th St on Thomas Jacks Alignment will quickly align your car to get rid of the shaking you might feel.", "business_id": "e1OD-zIxBjJXPlnYQvhdpw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 9, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "QKW7sYPWPSsIcWqSiDzChQ", "review_id": "Kpqo-pyNSrPVbH2DtjlXvQ", "text": "family owned and operated\n\"aligned\" my car, while i waited\npulled it out, on to the racks\nlooked it over, front to back\nturned out, i just had low tires\nembarrassed,  but had to admire\n\"no charge\", ol' Jack  said to me  \nJacks Auto, since 1960\nopen air, work from below\ndomestics, imports and limos\npretty much, will fix 'em all\nworked me in, with one quick call\nalignments,  that will set you straight\nsuspensions, and they'll fix your brakes\nmonday thru friday, weekends off\nkwan's not king, at this shop  \nrefreshing, in these days of greed\nlousy service,  rude employees\nold school, old enough to know\nwhat it was like,  when you would go\nto a garage, or filling station\nreplaced now, this franchised nation\nimpressed, by his, honesty\nand their solid, warranty\nseven months, seven thousand miles\neast bound, i began to smile\nno more wobble, tires low\ninflate, I was, good to go\nand pay it forward, owe him one\nso go see Jack, he'll git er done", "business_id": "e1OD-zIxBjJXPlnYQvhdpw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oXkbuOiN9HDS3WgOQONfRg", "review_id": "Ktwcxb21qSlPIRH_md75cw", "text": "About six months ago, my Dad told me I needed to have my wheels aligned.  I kept putting it off, but last week I decided I just needed to get it done.  I searched Yelp, of course, and came across a few reviews for places near what would be my new office.  I finally settled on Jack's Auto Alignment & Brakes, called on Friday, and made an appointment to drop off the car today at noon.\n\nA friend/co-worker followed me out to the shop, and when I get there, I spoke with Ken, the man who made my appointment.  He said the car would be ready by the end of the day and he would be happy to call before they started work if I so desired.  I told him to do whatever it needed and to call when it was ready to picked up.  I asked him if he needed payment before I left, and he said no - he wouldn't charge me for work he didn't yet know needed to be done.  Excellent!\n\nBefore I left, I asked him for a favor.  I had gone to get my emissions tested over the weekend, but because the emissions sensor thing under the steering column (that's a VERY technical term) had come unplugged, they couldn't do the test.  They said I could do it myself, but I couldn't figure out where the thing plugged in.  I asked Ken if he could figure it out, and thankfully, he was able to!  He didn't charge me to do this, as some places may have.  Very cool of him.\n\nAnother cool thing:  One of the guys noticed my friend's tires looked a little low.  He had her pull the car to the bay and filled them up for her.  It's those little extra touches that make a good place great.\n\nShortly after I returned to the office after dropped off the car, I had a message from Ken telling me the car was done.  They finished in less than an hour!  I called back and spoke with Ken and he told me only the front wheels needed to be aligned and told me I needed to replace the front tires sooner rather than later.\n\nWhen I went to pick up the car, I realized I'd forgotten my debit card and ID at home.  Thankfully, I have my card number memorized and Ken was able to run it manually.  Again, very cool of him.  Before I left, he told me to have the alignment checked once a year and reminded me about the front tires.\n\nThere's no doubt in my mind I'll take my car to this place when I need to have my brakes replaced or my wheels aligned.  I'm a huge supporter of locally owned and operated shops, and I'm thrilled to add this one to my list and recommend them to anyone who needs their services!", "business_id": "e1OD-zIxBjJXPlnYQvhdpw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7cR92zkDv4W3kqzii6axvg", "review_id": "uDYM2aDok2WyMNZilTPfog", "text": "Took my truck in today. Been pulling to the right for about forever. Or at least the last couple years.\n\nWent here based on Yelp reviews. Glad I did.\n\nGuy went out, put my truck on the rack. About 5 minutes later came in and said the tires were gonna make it wonky, since they weren't worn correctly.\n\nI told him they were used tires, since I'm poor.\n\nHe said he could make it drive straight, based on the tires, or make it the way it's supposed to be, and the tires would make it pull anyway, until I get a good, matched set.\n\nI told him to make it correct, and I'd get the tires when I could.\n\nHe goes back out, then about 10 minutes later comes back in and tell me the entire problem is tires. Says I might need a ball joint within a year, but everything else looks just fine.\n\nSays \"No charge. Keys are in it\".\n\nThanks, Jack's, for the free inspection! I will come back when I need some work done!\n\nP.S. locally-owned business, so please support them", "business_id": "e1OD-zIxBjJXPlnYQvhdpw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ty3cNT0dEo74yCYqvNBJPQ", "review_id": "jnypn3XUU1_OmtBsQIyE5Q", "text": "stand up guys.  They checked my alignment, basically said I have bad tires and they could align my wheels if I  wanted but wouldn't solve the problem the tires being bad, said there was a deal at costco or they could hook me up with a deal from his friend but advised costco due to their service and if you are traveling there will be a costco and not this local shop to  get serviced for free.\n\nThey didn't charge me anything.   \n\nThey also checked the alignment  manually and not  by computers.  I was  impressed and am impressed  when someone has an old school skill.  Makes the quality of the work better.", "business_id": "e1OD-zIxBjJXPlnYQvhdpw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1c6DfGb9V-SqkXajh9QS9w", "review_id": "qhzo5jfFcAVwMKK9n8v22A", "text": "Outstanding knowledge and always the best in quality and workmanship. We have been using Jack's for at least 20 years and can recommend no other for excellent, friendly service at more than fair prices", "business_id": "e1OD-zIxBjJXPlnYQvhdpw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0fOPM1H03gF5EJooYvkL1Q", "review_id": "uQS6PSny4QVkvdZs0xw5RA", "text": "Extremely clean Lot and Waiting area.  No wait for my 8:30 AM Appointment which I was 7 minutes late for due to Indian School Construction (Thus avoid EAST BOUND Indian School prior to 16th Street as once you pass 12th Street you are stuck until you route thru the one Right LANE open.  In addition, The City Bus stops a few times which ties the back up further.  I was charged the quoted amount exactly and paid by Credit Card.  In addition, I was informed of a damaged Tire to replace soon.\n.", "business_id": "e1OD-zIxBjJXPlnYQvhdpw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i0A-c2yoHySmFhRV2sDR1g", "review_id": "Cgdn0HWHVbgxM2tuUl2KUw", "text": "Took my Dodge 2500 here today to get a wheel alignment. I had been here before and they told me I needed to get new lower control arms and a steering stabilizer, I had these installed yesterday so I was back to get my alignment.  They checked the truck and told me it was so close they did only a very minor adjustment and there was no charge! The truck drives nice and straight and I'm extremely happy. \nYou could not ask for better service, I give Jack's my highest recommendation!", "business_id": "e1OD-zIxBjJXPlnYQvhdpw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2URwvKJRHf68V1UncLVaZg", "review_id": "8fgVDG7KwgmpY63ay2H0Gw", "text": "Great Job Gentlemen! Had them work on both of my vehicles and will gladly go back when ever I need to have work done again. Joel and Ken are very professional, No BS when it came to what needed to be done. Best in Town.", "business_id": "e1OD-zIxBjJXPlnYQvhdpw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QOnm4v0KJzC6Q0rR8P2Dvw", "review_id": "kmGw_F-fvJrXYSWR8HhJog", "text": "After seeing the reviews here, I made an appointment at Jack's for my '87 Coupe DeVille. Ken checked it out, rotated my tires for free and showed me a CV boot that is starting to leak. Ken was excellent to work with and took the time to let me know where I started and how he adjusted my alignment. I will recommend and certainly use Jack's again when I need a service they provide.", "business_id": "e1OD-zIxBjJXPlnYQvhdpw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3dno9Y7mtvi2tq6IfMpDeA", "review_id": "O6QCmC76l0eipADpNUjsng", "text": "You might notice I have more than one check in here.  I came in with a very slight pull to the right.  Left with a ver slight pull to the left and the guy telling me that my car might ride differently because he set it up for tire wear, not performance like the factory.  WHAT?\n\nThey ended up fixing the pull but since there isn't a computer in the place and they didn't seem to fond of seeing me again I felt uncomfortable asking them to put it to factory settings. \n\nNow my car doesn't handle as well (honestly, there is a noticable difference) and I am force to go to another shop to get me back to factory specs.  \n\nBummer.  \n\nI must say that I won't be going to a place again that doesn't have modern equipement.", "business_id": "e1OD-zIxBjJXPlnYQvhdpw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i0A-c2yoHySmFhRV2sDR1g", "review_id": "ja-WBqmv2nt8bsu_buDAOA", "text": "Took my Saturn here and they did a great job on the alignment for $60. It drives straight and smooth. I could not be happier with their service.", "business_id": "e1OD-zIxBjJXPlnYQvhdpw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pDSMS-IW5wyZK0XBi4jnDw", "review_id": "FR1xkNio808Q93WMV13JrA", "text": "Great shop.  Super fast and friendly service.  They were ready at my appointment time and didn't waste any of my day.  I sincerely recommend Jack's if you need an alignment.  They even gave insight on what to expect performance wise from my new tires and lift.  Thanks!", "business_id": "e1OD-zIxBjJXPlnYQvhdpw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s0x8hbCm7eadcxmCv7fkRw", "review_id": "bnI3O6RSbN28zenBj7QCVQ", "text": "These guys are the greatest. No one knows their job or seems like they have actual expertise these days- Ken does that`s why these guys stand out so much. They found shoddy work from another shop and fixed it for next to nothing.(I'm sure the same work from any other shop would have been gouge city). I have a heavily modified car from a suspension/wheel standpoint and they were able to dial it in just right, offering advanced camber and tow options. Very honest and all around great guys", "business_id": "e1OD-zIxBjJXPlnYQvhdpw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EbIDDRSJn5WNGDDTJpXW-g", "review_id": "AlBuD9Zhc9DSmoqT5rh9IQ", "text": "Hands down, Absolutely the best shop in town! On Christmas Eve, P-Boys told me I needed $800 in parts and labor so needless to say I wanted a second opinion. I saw the Yelp reviews so I gave Jack's a try this morning. Jack evaluated my car and personally showed me everything was fine and that I didn't need new parts, just an alignment for $60. I figured with the money I saved I would have him do my rear brakes to fix a reoccurring squeak but he let me know that was inherent to the car and that taking my money would not fix it. Near impossible to find honesty like this today so when you find it spread the word and please tip your mechanic. These good guys are few and far between so be sure to show you appreciate them. I will tell everyone I know about Jack's top notch service. Thanks Jack! - 40 year AZ native.", "business_id": "e1OD-zIxBjJXPlnYQvhdpw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 9, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "NvDR3SPVPXrDB_dbKuGoWA", "review_id": "z4yenGtORMuvZNdAWyniUA", "text": "I've been waiting for over two years to write my review for Jack's Auto Alignment & Brakes. The reason I originally went to Jack was because my brand new tires in which I had put about 7,000 miles on were worn out on the insides for all for tires. Needless to say, my new tires are still going strong, the alignment was the best $85 that I spent on my car. Excellent on time service and I've become a life long customer.", "business_id": "e1OD-zIxBjJXPlnYQvhdpw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UJjMQLTaDO8hFGSgzOYR4A", "review_id": "-6kQ8WDOKiD9nLDjNGAdFA", "text": "These guys are the real deal!!!!!!  Their work bays aren't even enclosed, so they work outside all year long!! Jack's (Bear Alignment) was recommended to me and am I glad I listened!  I've been fighting the steering and pull to the right since I got my car in May, I was prepared to spend lots of money on expensive repairs and the tech inspected my front end issue, said the alignment was fine, it was a \"radial tire pull\".  They didn't even charge me a dime!!!!  WOW! I got new tires and my car is driving like brand new and it's 10 years old!!  THANK YOU!!!!!", "business_id": "e1OD-zIxBjJXPlnYQvhdpw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4pJvBS_BWEP5FSrtKzbwdw", "review_id": "Jc9yPocn_BxLqsvzNq_28w", "text": "I have taken my cars to Jack's since 2000, and I have owned a few: Volvo, Chevrolet S10, Honda Civic Hatch, Chevrolet 1500 Full Size, and a Mazda 3 Hatch. This shop came highly recommended, and I can say I see why it did. I first worked with Mark, but the shop's owner, Ken, is awesome to work with. They've always taken care of my vehicles and have not drained my wallet. \n\nAll their work carries warranties, and I had to take my Volvo back in after a trip to Mexico. They adjusted my car's alignment w/o charging me anything. Doing business the old-fashioned way is what they're about, and I cannot say enough about how nice these folks are to their customers.", "business_id": "e1OD-zIxBjJXPlnYQvhdpw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YiqS9_jvHXSS0wDcv4uDNg", "review_id": "HCRKM-9e2_7u5UFrxoyMlA", "text": "I took my GTI here for alignment because of the positive reviews on Yelp and various motorsports forums.  Ken worked on my car.  He gave me the details on what was wrong and suggestions on what to do.  I couldn't be more pleased.  The car now drives straight as an arrow.  It's so refreshing to visit a business that's enthusiastic about the service they provide even after all these years.  Jack's has gained another loyal customer.", "business_id": "e1OD-zIxBjJXPlnYQvhdpw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "apGIIkOJkX0pYWjXFkRtKw", "review_id": "jqxt3P2X2PMArZXAfOZqLA", "text": "Believe all the reviews!  I took my car here after I got new tires and they informed me they couldn't do the alignment.  Instead of telling me why, Ken brought me down to the lower shop area and showed me why an alignment wouldn't work until a certain part was replaced.   \n\nI have never had an alignment shop do this.  They normally just put the car on the machine, print out some fancy numbers, and charge me double what Jack charges.  \n\nI am very impressed by their honesty and commitment to quality work.  Plus the prices are pretty good too.  From now on all my alignments will be done here!", "business_id": "e1OD-zIxBjJXPlnYQvhdpw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M0qNUNClSgDkkrClMKXd4A", "review_id": "p6xPK-AH3LAzs1jdAl2ZsA", "text": "These guys are always fair,  have the best work ethic and never have a problem explaining everything in detail. They use the old-school weights, analog solution to an analog problem. No computers, and its dead on every time.", "business_id": "e1OD-zIxBjJXPlnYQvhdpw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "roqJZ47TCjgMoe43exJX4Q", "review_id": "5U8v4hZvydIRLWVyxLpLJA", "text": "I'd give them 7 stars if I could! I used a hand alignment shop in Michigan before moving out here and was so happy I found Jack's here in AZ. Hand alignments are the only way to go.  I've been there three times with three different vehicles. A cargo van, a mini-van and a Honda CRV and every time they charged me less than I expected for an amazing alignment. This place costs half what a computer place charges for twice as good work. Do not even think about going elsewhere. \nAlso they do brakes and shocks. Not sure what else. My OLD \"reputable\" mechanic in Scottsdale charged me $400 for \"heavy duty\" shocks in the rear. They put on standard shocks, charged me $100 for $50 shocks and loads of labor. I inquired here. Real Heavy Duty shocks for $100 each for my cargo van and $85 for labor. $285  vs $400 plus the real thing and not standard shocks marked up double. \nI really love coming here and it's fun to watch them do the work. They are extremely professional and efficient. My front end alignment on the van was exactly $60. Not taxable because it's labor and no \"shop fees\".", "business_id": "e1OD-zIxBjJXPlnYQvhdpw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tN_BAs1m8TzvNsaMPRa3OA", "review_id": "8J4SuNuaCUB98nA_JL4rhg", "text": "Ive had aprox. 5 alignments done there over the past few years and always had good work done.  Joel is always very nice, however Ken  (the older gentleman) is usually in a bad mood and probably needs to retire. Last time I was there he was very short and rude. I don't know if he was having a really bad day or what, but I wont be going back.", "business_id": "e1OD-zIxBjJXPlnYQvhdpw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R0J0Nm1H8zAfSSJzgekWPg", "review_id": "x3SK7zcia0aG8lftWXWiug", "text": "These guys know whats up. Took the time to tell me about some tire problems that I had, and even asked me if I drive the car 'aggressively' as they would have set it up a bit different. Not many places left that actually seem like specialist of a trade. Will be going back for sure!", "business_id": "e1OD-zIxBjJXPlnYQvhdpw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LosFYB00WF2DAHIg3DTcvw", "review_id": "774qrcB8RmSILWJUzX276A", "text": "Very honest and reasonable prices. I was told by the Lexus dealership that I needed an alignment and they were going to charge me $170. I took my car to Jacks and after a thorough inspection Jack's was honest and stated I didn't even need an alignment.", "business_id": "e1OD-zIxBjJXPlnYQvhdpw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZNJisB9BZish8l4X_TZ9kg", "review_id": "PqbUGTMJFSbjajwgS9Le3g", "text": "My family have been coming to this place for years.  They are locally owned. One of the very few honest businesses out there. If adjustment is needed they will charge you a reasonable price. If none needed they will charge you nothing for inspection.  Most places will charge you a fee just to inspect it.  Love this place. Will continue to bring my business here.", "business_id": "e1OD-zIxBjJXPlnYQvhdpw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "aaHyqSTcpdkismEP0bj0rQ", "review_id": "T88hGfPpqwcCPrxiIknxmg", "text": "Super nice crew. They filled my car up with some break fluid, free of charge, which isn't why I gave them 5 stars, it was their friendly attitudes and the fact that they were incredibly helpful.", "business_id": "e1OD-zIxBjJXPlnYQvhdpw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "To6VfMpjPuiixoT4uq_mIg", "review_id": "0Z0HHPrJqseEjSoeSTxceQ", "text": "Seems like Political Junkie and I might be of one mind on this place. \n\nThere's food, good food, great food, and good-as-sex food....Sophie's usually produces the latter. One of my top three choices in the Phoenix area. Very reasonably priced for what you get.....similar restaurants in Scottsdale offer half the quality at double the price. \n\nIf a particular server ...that would be 'Jodie', a tall redhead....is available, ask her for her recommendation of the specialty of the day. We've done this twice and have been very impressed....the results have been delicious and memorable. Ordering without guidance, though, can be a bit more hit and miss....we've ended up with some mediocre entrees, a couple times. \n\nWell worth the time, travel and expense!", "business_id": "PuHucejs4LG3hSXnrwi9-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9vxUUOoasnu8gtoXRwAhYw", "review_id": "tjwK8AQHnXW5dSkJg7nf4A", "text": "I'm a foodie. Spoiled rotten by years in NYC. I've been to Sophie's several times. If this review were based on my first visit, it would have been 5 stars. The pate starter is better-than-sex good and we decided that with the wine we chose, we could have just made a meal of it. It was just as good on return visits. The duck breast entree, is also a winner. Perfectly cooked and seasoned, served with a leek fondue that made me want to lick the plate [my mother raised me better]. The cassolet was redolent and rich. In a word: delightful. I dropped a star because during my last lunch there I had a turkey dish and it was clear it was old and leftover. Not a happy camper. I'm hoping it was a fluke because the rest of my experiences have been very positive. I've had great servers, have never been rushed, overall great.", "business_id": "PuHucejs4LG3hSXnrwi9-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "5F3d1LLjaYrPTBb-cygIPw", "review_id": "lTR1Pl7_ATMnXKv4cNkZLQ", "text": "We had a very nice overall experience at Sophie's.  My husband and I are very critical when it comes to semi-fine dining and we were pleasantly surprised.\n\nIt is a very quaint, cozy restaurant in a very strange area.  We started with Escargot and French Onion soup. The Escargot were very tasty and traditional. The French Onion soup probably should have been a bit more traditional. It was a tad sweet and could have used a bit more brothy richness. We opted for wine by the glass. Whatever white wine I first ordered was not drinkable and they quickly whisked it away and replaced it with another wine of my choosing with heavy apologies.\n\nFor our entrees, I had the scallops which were beautifully cooked, nice sauce and delish ricotta gnocchi. My husband had the duck and it was also superb and  very well cooked. \n\nDessert was a bit of a disappointment. We were debating between our old standby of creme brulee and lime mousse calypso. We opted away from the safe option and went with the lime calypso. It tasted as if it had been refrigerated for a while. The lime mousse wasn't limey enough and the bread bottom was a distraction and not so tasty.\n\nThe service was impeccable. We really liked our waitress and a man who we believe was the owner stopped by at each course to see how everything was. Nice touch.  \n\nOur only other criticism was the bread service.  It was warm which is a plus in my book but not that tasty. I think it could be easily improved. It was the right idea in that it was a warm crusty baguette but not that tasty.\n\nOverall, we would definitely go back there. Would we crave it? Probably not but if you are looking for a solidly very good dining experience I would send you here. It was very comfortable and cozy.", "business_id": "PuHucejs4LG3hSXnrwi9-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "hq0WUfau1Mh3GyHn8oVdNQ", "review_id": "7MY6M7lxSzfeNQbl6e2B0A", "text": "I've been driving past Sophie's for 3 years now and finally took the opportunity to go for happy hour. On Friday night they have half price bar appetizers and my husband and I split 3 dishes and were blown away!\n\nWe ordered the escargot, which was very tender and delicious and had a very authentic, rich flavour. The smoked salmon was perfect with the creme fresh sauce and toasted baguettes on the side. \n\nThe most amazing dish we sampled was the Noisettes de boeuf, which is essentially small tender pieces of beef wrapped in very lean bacon in a Dijon mustard sauce. This was seriously the most amazing beef that I've ever had and I'm typically not a steak person. We ended up ordering a second helping of it since it was really that good!\n\nWe finished off the night with a delectable Creme Brulee and it brought me back to my days living in France. It was the perfect ending to an incredible meal.\n\nThe owner of the restaurant is extremely friendly and sat down at the bar to chat with us for a while. The bistro has a very warm and inviting atmosphere and the patio is beautiful at night. This place isn't snobby like a lot of French restaurants and the staff is very responsive.\n\nWe ended up spending about $100 between the drinks and 4 appetizers (BTW - the Mango Martini is to die for!) but the whole experience was really worth it. \n\nTuesday night is ladies night with half-price wine by the glass and I'll be back again soon for that.\n\nkeywords: french food 85016, french cuisine, biltmore area french bistro, arcadia area french food", "business_id": "PuHucejs4LG3hSXnrwi9-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 11, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "sEWeeq41k4ohBz4jS_iGRw", "review_id": "BQ1ks2og-lQMYClN4gO5eA", "text": "Amazing!  From start to finish this place was incredible.  Great french host (Mgr?).   Great french waiter, helpful and funny.   The support staff was way above average always, plates cleared and drinks filled in a timely manner. \n\nI REALLY like the fact they don't rush you and try to flip tables, we were there about two hours. \n\nThis is a quaint little stand alone restaurant that also has a small bar and a few tables out on the patio.  I'll be back soon just to visit these areas.   \n\nWe started with a nice bottle of french wine.\n\nFor the appetizer:\n\nBrie en Croute\nCreamy Brie coated with toasted almond slivers and\nwrapped in puff pastry, then baked, served with toasted\nbaguettes and port reduction \n\nThe main courses:\n\nPoitrine de Porc Provencale\nPan roasted pork tenderloin crusted with herbs d'provence\nand served with sweet corn and goat cheese polenta fritters,\nsauteed pea tendrils with grape tomatoes and leek fondue\n\nAnd...\n\nCoquille Saint-Jacques a la Sophie\nPan seared Sea Scallops served over sauteed ricotta gnocchi\nwith a citrus and shaved fennel baby arugula salad\nfinished with tarragon beurre blanc\n\nFor Desert:\n\nRaspberry Brulee\nChambord soaked fresh raspberry\ninfused in vanilla creme brulee\n\n----- I need to get creative and come up with more birthday's, anniversary's, holidays, or some other random reason to splurge on a place like this more often.", "business_id": "PuHucejs4LG3hSXnrwi9-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kouO-oddtEFBbLVImEI6RQ", "review_id": "ZvyHDrqF5ioSupyP0btOOQ", "text": "I'm always a bit wary of foreign foods -- I like what I like, and it takes something for me to branch out and try something new. French food is on the list of things that I am more than willing to consume, and so I was very excited to try Sophie's while visiting in Phoenix/Scottsdale.\n\nThe restaurant is in what appears to be a converted house, and so it's small, intimate and quiet (even with tables placed very close together). The host is very attentive and seated us promptly, with menus and compliments to boot. The menu is quite simple but straightforward, with the entrees titled in French but clear, English explanations below (for those who may not understand the language). The wait staff is very cordial and unobtrustive, unlike the busboy who typically made a show of clearing the table when you were done with a plate (-1 star for that).\n\nThe food was excellent and well done, exactly to specifications -- upon ordering the prime rib, as I did, I was asked if I wanted end pieces or the center cut (something which I'd never been given the options for). The dessert was also excellent, with wonderful Illy espresso and coffee to finish.", "business_id": "PuHucejs4LG3hSXnrwi9-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mLfjeWUJnNiqHEye3I6qug", "review_id": "4_OUcq7xcqxMfOhNjwuu5A", "text": "I've eaten lunch at Sophie's several times and have always been impressed.  What this restaurant does with an omelet should be patented.  That said, my  experience with dinner is not so favorable.  My wife and I recently joined friends for Sophie's prix fix dinner with wine parings.  The meal started with fried sweetbreads.  Frankly, sweetbreads are generally too delicate for frying and this was certainly the case with our meals.  Chewing and tasting of frying oil, they were the worst sweetbreads I've eaten.  To top it off, they paired the dish with a cloyingly sweet rose that tasted more like Two-Buck Chuck than a serious wine pairing.  The meal did not improve any with its scallop or short rib courses, both of which were paired with equally unctuous wines.  The coup de gras was the gelato dessert, reminiscent of cheap raspberry sherbet.  Sophie's can do better.  For almost $80pp, they darn well better start soon.", "business_id": "PuHucejs4LG3hSXnrwi9-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aJfAJPoynVj-CBLGaXE22A", "review_id": "AqkseE6VuuV3HROi6w7mxA", "text": "I don't really have to much to say about Sophie's.  The food wasn't bad, the service wasn't horrible... it's just that my overall experience wasn't what I'd have expected from a restaurant that touts such an amazing reputation for fine French cuisine.  It's not often I leave a place so hungry for the experience I didn't get to have.  . Again, the food was not bad, but I'm not sure If I will ever be back.", "business_id": "PuHucejs4LG3hSXnrwi9-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RkgjmqqOc1_ZSvyikjMx0A", "review_id": "UnWSfWP6Wajp8CHp_dfc2g", "text": "This is easily the BEST RESTAURANT i have ever been to\n\nI love french food, and this is the very best I have ever had. Amazing service (the owner is such a nice guy), amazing service and the atmosphere is cozy and romantic (perfect for a date).\n\nI agree with some of the other raters-- this place would get 10 stars if yelp would let me put 10. Try the duck and the beef bourguignon!", "business_id": "PuHucejs4LG3hSXnrwi9-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DeYRUi2YEFYZLZ1ukOGd6w", "review_id": "vvsxJamidHiqG8v6z50w_w", "text": "Yeah croque madame on WHEAT BREAD, that took 45 minutes to come out, at least I Love Genie, was on the TV.", "business_id": "PuHucejs4LG3hSXnrwi9-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GubdNFoDAsiwE6bWIr97cQ", "review_id": "qSqL5Ct8i0_2s8L29nYhuQ", "text": "The actual restaurant is fine, the service is friendly and good.\n\nI am not going to go in to the food other than to say, no.\n\nOh well $340 bucks and all I can muster is a no.", "business_id": "PuHucejs4LG3hSXnrwi9-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-Q2paJK_YqrbB-jNY6YvGQ", "review_id": "cDGtlMvWSEAHx4OwtktaUw", "text": "Sophie's in one word?  Perfect.\n\nI only go twice a year to celebrate the end of the fall and spring semesters.  Why?  Because I don't want it too become familiar or stale.  Yes, it's expensive, but you get what you pay for and Sophie's doesn't disappoint.\n\nDining is an experience.  You put on shined shoes and a tie and make reservations.  I like to go around 5:30 because it's usually not that busy.  The dining room is inviting, calming, welcoming.  You can have a conversation without having to raise your voice.  \n\nI always make it a point to try something way out of my comfort zone:\nLobster Bisque -- the last thing I eat before I die!\n sweet breads (a.ka. brains) -- ethereal...\ngooey, runny cheese -- salty and tangy\npate (goose liver) -- creamy and so flavorful\n\nThings I wouldnt' have eaten in a million years are some of the best things I have EVER eaten.  Sophie's just invites you to be daring.\n\nDo you wait for your food?  Yes!  But that is the best part.  You can have a conversation with your date, you can relax.  They don't make you feel rushed so why should you take on the responsibility yourself?  Just enjoy yourself.  The food is coming.\n\nSo many places are so desperate to turn over tables that diners adopt the same mentality.  Gotta get my food fast, gotta eat it fast, gotta get out of here!  \n\nI love Sophie's because I can take the time to appreciate everything.  It is just so wonderful to find a place like that to look forward to every year.  It's worth the wait.", "business_id": "PuHucejs4LG3hSXnrwi9-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Wg4mxEGEI7Vz8VC0WCI69Q", "review_id": "U18LeWWB23YjQQCUMoKsfg", "text": "I've always been a fan of Sophie's A French Bistro and why not!?! This is just a great French bistro serving classic dishes on clean white table clothes. \n\nSerge is the consummate host and makes all feel welcome whether dining at the bar or in the dining room. \n\nHot rolls and real butter, always appreciated. Micro green salad in a French vinaigrette, very nice. French onion soup, bubbling cheese - yum. Garlic laced escargot (would 2 orders be too much?). \n\nThe steak with fries - what is not to like? \n\nTry it too for special events, such as the French crepe dinner... \n\nDesserts are lovely, too. \n\nSophie's is also a great business lunch restaurant conveniently located between downtown Phoenix and the Biltmore-Camelback corridor.", "business_id": "PuHucejs4LG3hSXnrwi9-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 8, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "hq0WUfau1Mh3GyHn8oVdNQ", "review_id": "JUgoaorlq4KB8Fw6pe72dA", "text": "Dottsy Z. and I met here last week to try their new happy hour and we had an amazing time! The weather was perfect, the patio beautiful, and the company was amazing.\n\nTheir happy hour menu featured a nice variety of white and red wines, all for $6, plus we tried the escargot, pate, and frites as well. We spoke to chef, who was very knowledgeable and able to accommodate gluten free items, especially if you call a day or two in advance. \n\nWe topped off the night with a decadent creme brulee and imported cocoa dusted truffles, which capped off the evening on a perfect note.", "business_id": "PuHucejs4LG3hSXnrwi9-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g2ECt-K2ZM4TEQObUYnL2w", "review_id": "ttRzEzC4dzARLUR16J3zmg", "text": "French food--yummy!  Had the duck confit cassoulet.  It was great.  The duck was melt in your mouth tender, the beans and sauce delicious. It was a very affordable $24.00 which included a small salad.  I would ask one thing--get a few less expensive bottles of red on the wine menu.", "business_id": "PuHucejs4LG3hSXnrwi9-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tPq1TK_cVlUtwucAlKaA6A", "review_id": "PBSbv18tCEepZShzaCoSSw", "text": "I've always loved French cuisine and thanks to Sophie's I have found another great French restaurant. The restaurant has a cool background/story is fairly acclaimed in Phoenix but doesn't boast it when you're there.  The waiter we had was French and has the quintessential French accent, which always adds to the experience.\n\nThe FOOD: We went for Mother's [to be :)] Day brunch. $49 a head, which was a bit steep for the overall selection of food. But the items on the menu were great. Pork loin, a chicken piccata sort of dish, smoked trout, some pate, salmon and a ton of fresh fruit.  Omelets were made to order and mimosas and bloody's were great. There was also a variety of nice breads and cheeses. \n\nCan't wait to go here for dinner sometime. Wine list please.", "business_id": "PuHucejs4LG3hSXnrwi9-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8nD0nJ5d8mxwdEtyURIb4A", "review_id": "o81SIrl4qvChpbnE5EjD3g", "text": "I had never heard of Sophie's Bistro before I went last night, but can now say that I am a big fan.\n\nIt was very quiet when we arrived, but I suppose 8:30 pm on a Wednesday night is late for many Valley diners. The owner greeted us right away and was very friendly, and happy to find out that my date was French. I liked how simply decorated and cozy the restaurant was, and felt more like I was dining in someone's home in Paris rather than at a restaurant in the middle of the desert, with French pop tunes wafting in the background. \n\nI ordered the Magret de Canard, and it was absolutely delicious. The duck was cooked perfectly, and the skin had a lovely crisp texture. It came with a rick leek fondue and savory potato boulangere that paired nicely with the duck. My date had the filet mignon dressed with brandied green peppercorn cream, which was melt-in-your-mouth tender. We chose the 2007 Jaboulet red wine that was light, and went well with our meals. We ended with a cocoa-dusted creme brulee that was huge, and quite tasty but a little on the sweet side. \n\nOverall, I thought the place was lovely and will definitely go back, perhaps in the fall to enjoy the patio.", "business_id": "PuHucejs4LG3hSXnrwi9-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 10, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "4UUIpbOTPmu43wuC2aSGkg", "review_id": "nt32lve8xdZYeY7oWGNFKQ", "text": "4.5 stars\n\nI had my first date with Jessica F here! It was supposed to be a big group (yeah you FLAKES) but it ended up being just her and I and we were treated like ROYALTY!\n\nLet me get some disclosure out of the way: Thomas was our server, and he is also a friend of mine. That being said, he was professional and courteous. He definitely had his \"Top Notch Waiter\" hat on that night. You probably wouldn't have been able to tell we are friends.\n\nWe indulged in some of the wine specials for their happy hour. Each glass I had was only $6. We decided to try the escargot (nice and garlicky), the pate (delicious) and the frites (they were frites). \n\nThe main event of the night for me was the Beef Bourguignon. Omigosh, friends! I dream of this dish to this very moment. The beef was perfectly cooked and the burgundy sauce was FANTASTIC. WHEW! Did it just get warm in here? I was so full and happy after that amazing meal!\n\nI will most certainly return to Sophie's in the hopes of giving them the 5 stars I'm sure they deserve!", "business_id": "PuHucejs4LG3hSXnrwi9-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jlXbohgL1d8Yg4uPY9KOvw", "review_id": "LzQPOdBi1k4l8lwKYuzobA", "text": "The owner Serge was very French, but his head chef was not. I loved that their head chef came from another culture. He had fallen in love with French food. So much so, he had moved to France to study it there. The dishes he created were perfectly delicous. I remember his filet with crushed peppercorns; it was soft and buttery. The peppercorns gave a kick without being overpowering. The quail was delicate and succulent. The salad with lavender honey vinaigrette was perfection. His chocolate spice cake was phenomenal. It contained seven spices. I can't begin to describe the joy that cake brought to everyone. It was unique. It was at the time when chocolate souffles were at every French restaurant. Unfortunately, he's not there anymore. Regardless, my rating will remain until I have a chance to go back and say otherwise.", "business_id": "PuHucejs4LG3hSXnrwi9-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ky5-mOk8-9M-NlLr8Jh8rA", "review_id": "ze3o2jObTDpqtc9X81kybw", "text": "Sophie's serves consistently good, authentic food and has fun French bistro atmosphere.  The menu changed from the last time we were there, and while it didn't bother me, my boyfriend was disappointed about the absence of mussels on the dinner menu.  We got escargots instead - the 1st time I'd tried that.  Everything seems really fresh, and service is attentive.  The manager on a recent Saturday night seemed to know exactly what every table ordered and how much they had eaten.  He was concerned that I wasn't eating my crepes - too full on everything else including the cold avocado soup.  Duck confit cassoulet was sold out by 7pm on Saturday but the boyfriend's coq au vin was apparently quite good.  I had sea bass and gumbo crepes - surprisingly good.  Wine list - meh!  For dessert, we're creatures of habit and always get the apple tart.  They give you yummy little truffles with the bill.  It's quaint, quiet, and delicious.  \n\np.s. Thomas is an awesome waiter, and I don't know him personally.  :)", "business_id": "PuHucejs4LG3hSXnrwi9-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H04_wADPTjn-5ULBGTN84A", "review_id": "yv3amO1MmDrGjsJeQOQQ9A", "text": "Visited Sophie's for their happy hour menu. It was ok. The location appears to be former residence converted to a restaurant. Small parking lot. Interior decor is retro and very plain. The front patio is surrounded by a hedge under a large pine tree which is a nice place to be seated if the weather is good. If you do sit at the front patio you will hear the traffic along Indian School Road especially during the midweek rush hour. There is definitely better French cuisine in town, but if you want a little French place that is centrally located, Sophie's is decent selection.", "business_id": "PuHucejs4LG3hSXnrwi9-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vhxFLqRok6r-D_aQz0s-JQ", "review_id": "eb2leVoiu7HIBCaOOHE3Zg", "text": "Came for a business lunch.  Started with a cheese plate and baked brie.  The baked brie was just as it should be, melting, rich and with just a hint of sweetness.  I had the filet, it was a little undercooked for my tastes but delicious especially with the pepercorn sauce.  Desert was an apple tarte which was good but nothing with a huge wow factor, which was a little disappointing given that this is a French restaurant and I was expecting something handmade and amazing.  \nParking can get pretty tough, it's a small lot and service is a bit languid (i.e. slow)", "business_id": "PuHucejs4LG3hSXnrwi9-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n50JchTjQuWyZ5zDPwLCkw", "review_id": "kJ7E5f5EWM6NJJ7Icr6K8g", "text": "EVERYTHING IS GOOD. It's not cheap and the atmosphere isn't real trendy but my experience was awesome. We came in on the restaurant.com certificate and had the best dinner so far in Phoenix.", "business_id": "PuHucejs4LG3hSXnrwi9-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uP-k3VT4Ss8fubITUybf-g", "review_id": "YrDSu5tvFlr5yWfiq5nxNA", "text": "Delicious French food...I highly recommend the beef bourguignon!!!  Their duck confit cassoulet was just okay, that was what my husband had.  I would definitely go back for the beef bourguignon though.  It's nice that they take reservations!  A special little intimate place for something special like an anniversary or birthday dinner.", "business_id": "PuHucejs4LG3hSXnrwi9-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wmd152U-ffrRajxKNE1Xug", "review_id": "LysKWfLD9z47xG3h-wwjwQ", "text": "Service and food were excellent. The restaurant is a converted old house and that gave it cool style and character. \n\nOne caveat though...\n\nI would say that the average age of the other customers was about 60-70 years old.  I don't know whether that's normal or not, but all I can tell you is that my girlfriend and I are 26 and 27 years old, and we felt a little awkward.  Not a harp on the restaurant though, just something to think about.", "business_id": "PuHucejs4LG3hSXnrwi9-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nR9u9hkiODXaIi_Emy-kCA", "review_id": "uuvT1bm-LIDOlj00z3MnDA", "text": "Visited Sophie's for the first time on Saturday night. We arrived around 7:10pm for a 7:30pm reservation and although the place was maybe 1/4 full, we were told we had to wait for a table. We got a drink at the bar and caught up with friends.\n\nFor starters we had the pate while our friends got the salmon rolls. Definitely not made to order as they were brought out moments later. They raved about the rolls. We thought the pate was good. Be sure to put mustard and honey on every bite.\n\nI didn't see it on the menu, but apparently entrees come with a house salad. It was lightly dressed. The rolls you get, though, are incredible. Don't be afraid to ask for more--they are generous with them. \n\nFor entrees I had the orange duck. It was just ok. The duck was cooked well and had good flavor, but the risotto under it was a bit mushy and lacked flavor. I'd pass on that.\n\nHubby had the beef and it was outstanding. Super tender and flavorful. Get more rolls to mop up the sauce. This is definitely the dish they do best.\n\nFor dessert we had the crepes. They were also just ok. Frozen fruits on top, and you couldn't really taste the almond past (we think the menu was supposed to say paste) filling.\n\nI'm glad we checked it out, but it kind of just gets checked off the list. Not outstanding, but not bad, either. Three courses (plus salad) in three hours. We waited a LOOOONG time for entrees. It was brightly lit inside, so I wouldn't go there for romance. I think they have a room for private parties, if you're interested, since we saw a birthday cake go in and out :)", "business_id": "PuHucejs4LG3hSXnrwi9-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wfHbNnVDAHjNUGUF_SA20Q", "review_id": "jpq4gqtYFaZ0Xn0bpvpFyQ", "text": "Excellent little place. Typical french. I ordered the beef bourguignon, which is a first. . It was delicious and well worth it.  Desert try the creme bolle.. yummy.\n\nThe service was also excellent, the atmosphere intimate. I would definitely go there again.", "business_id": "PuHucejs4LG3hSXnrwi9-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ndDCHB7BGLklzzojEW4i6Q", "review_id": "xN6PhWfrX5wdMC-fL2EnfA", "text": "Having lived in France for two years, I found this to be the most authentic food in Phoenix. They were very accommodating to special requests. The ambiance was beautiful and the restaurant was set in a little \"pocket of paradise.\" Meaning one might not know that it was so close to 24th St. and not see it on a drive by!", "business_id": "PuHucejs4LG3hSXnrwi9-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "8p4at4zdzCpueAmSBaorZA", "review_id": "2wy2c2LWI2nMBHp7344d3w", "text": "I agree with Dottsy Z., this place is more like a 4.5 stars. \nWe had a wonderful time with friends this weekend.  Good company always makes an experience so much better.  This is a really cute place tucked away on Osborn between 22nd and 23rd streets.  I cannot believe I have not been here before or that I never heard of it.  Service was great, we had Justin as our server.  We  started with the brie, it was very good, however when we got it our server came to take our order, so until we all got done with that , our brie had gotten cold.   I had the fish of the day, which was cooked to perfection.  My hubby had the pork, delicious.  Our friends had the coq au Vin and and array of vegetarian sides.  They were very accommodating and served my friend a beautiful all vegetarian dish, side of potatoes au gratin (they were YUM), ratatouille, and vegetables.\nFor dessert, we shared a creme brulee, my hubby had the apple tart, very delicious and our friend had the bread pudding, also outstanding.  This is a restaurant that is so cute for date nights or any special occasion, the setting is so quaint and beautiful.\nThis is a place I would gladly come back over and over.", "business_id": "PuHucejs4LG3hSXnrwi9-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xFG4Ca2HHmbxDTkMlmHnjQ", "review_id": "HWZf_OT5zqoxjueSKBGVGw", "text": "Great place!!\n\nVery friendly service. Everyone was so nice. This place is very clean, and it has a nice, casual atmosphere.\n\nThe rolls are outstanding!\n\nWe ordered the lobster bisque, scallops, and coq au vin. Everything was excellent. The salads with the entrees were great as well. Wish we had time for dessert, but we unfortunately had a prior engagement.\n\nWe will definitely return!", "business_id": "PuHucejs4LG3hSXnrwi9-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IJKdg7KSekmIm_6LJsfvUw", "review_id": "XZ6qdLaZUAYPKx42iBmA3Q", "text": "We went to Sophie's for their 7-course New Year's Eve Prix Fixe dinner a few nights ago. It was pretty pricey ($70 per person for early dinner, $85 for late dinner) but the food was very good and the service was excellent. Some of the dishes were a little challenging for me as I am not accustomed to authentic French food - we had veal sweetbread (look it up if you don't know what that is), watercress soup, rabbit and wild boar - but it was fun to try new things and I was pleasantly surprised by the watercress soup and rabbit dish and the escolar (fish) and creme brulee courses were awesome! The bread rolls are to die for. SO good. The whole affair took us nearly 2 hours and I was absolutely stuffed when we left. Best of all, despite its high brow menu, I found the restaurant very friendly and casual - not pretentious or uncomfortable for us French food newbies - even on such a special night. We even wore jeans (I called in advance to make sure it was OK and they said \"of course.\") The regular lunch and dinner menu is a little more conventional and less expensive. I definitely plan to come back. Their cuisine is not for everyone, but if you are a lover of French food - or new food experiences - you will love this restaurant.", "business_id": "PuHucejs4LG3hSXnrwi9-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OBaKPCG0a6UfqI-9Ezzajw", "review_id": "9FXeZrEGb9i4rMnwJxNdBw", "text": "My husband and I went to Sophie's for a date night and were very happy with the results.  I have the Beef Bourguignon and it was outstanding.  We were told it takes 3 days to make the sauce.  My husband ordered the duck confit, which he enjoyed.  I'm not a fan of the ducky flavor myself.  We also followed the suggestion of ordering the warmed brie app.  De-lish!  The service was great as well.  Little touches like asking if we would like our milk warmed for our post-meal coffee.  So great!  We will for sure be going back for future date nights!", "business_id": "PuHucejs4LG3hSXnrwi9-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vFapDFP90SKNft0jZSK-jg", "review_id": "E3LllNUc0n6vq48GSj7dxw", "text": "We have  been dining at Sophie's for years.  We just had our anniversary lunch (2/15). The server was by herself and she still gave us wonderful service. The food is so incredibly good.  We love this place!  Thank you Sergio!", "business_id": "PuHucejs4LG3hSXnrwi9-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dlF4FIV9QD9ZL3AP4eig5A", "review_id": "It4vYeZNWS7OUqtSHV19MA", "text": "My son and I went there with my family, and we thought is great.  The owner is actually Jewish or Greek, but he owns a French Restaurant.  Interesting eh?  He has added some French and some Greek influence to the dishes, as well as some Italian.  I might classify it as a European Bistro, but it was good.", "business_id": "PuHucejs4LG3hSXnrwi9-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 8, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ccL0exzbHqzO4lpp9AP8MA", "review_id": "ueow3JEnX8OxnASa7APlNw", "text": "Food poisoning for two, please...\n\nI am really confused by all the 4-star and 5-star reviews for this place. The 4-star average Yelp rating was the reason my wife and I chose to dine here during our stay in Phoenix. Yelp, you really let us down this time.\n\nSo I was on company business travel in Phoenix the week of March 12th and my wife was traveling with me. We had a French impulse that Tuesday night and tried to crash Petite Maison in Scottsdale, only to find out that reservations were required and there were no tables available. The following night, still craving French cuisine, we decided to stop in at Sophie's French Bistro in Phoenix.\n\nThe first warning sign was that the place was entirely empty during peak dinner hours. However, encouraged by the strong reviews on Yelp, we decided to go ahead and order. We took advantage of a couple of happy hour specials and ordered the following...\n\n3 Cheese Plate\nChef's Pate\nCalamari\nCrispy Duck Breast\nCreme Brulee\n\nThe food was average at best. My wife and I both tend to critique food as we eat it, and we both found ourselves commenting that the portions were small and the food was overpriced for what it was. Most of what we ate was bland and the pate had a very odd flavor and consistency.\n\nThe fun started about 4 hours later when we were back in our hotel room. We both started experiencing various internal moaning and groaning, followed by the onset of stomach pain. No big deal, I thought... \n\nBy shortly after midnight, we were each fighting for time in the bathroom, taking turns to vomit up everything we had eaten that night. I'll try to spare you the details, but this was the kind of violent and uncontrollable vomiting that I have only experienced perhaps once before in my entire life. Needless to say, diarrhea was also involved.\n\nAfter going through this for a good two hours, my wife and I were both thoroughly exhausted and dehydrated. My wife even told me she felt like she was dying, and said that she had never felt this bad before - not even during child birth. o.O\n\nSo by around 2:30am, my wife was begging for me to call an ambulance. For a while, neither of us could get up off the floor to reach the telephone. I eventually found a break in the vomiting and managed to sip down enough water to recover slightly. I carried my wife out to the car and asked the hotel receptionist for directions to the nearest hospital.\n\nWe drove to John C. Lincoln Hospital on Dunlap, which I recommend if you ever get poisoned by Sophie's French Bistro. I managed to get there without hitting anything, which was remarkable since I could barely see straight and could barely function at all. \n\nOnce inside, my wife completely collapsed and was unconscious briefly. The nurses and doctors rushed her into the ER and brought her back around. They gave her a shot of morphine and then hooked her up to an IV drip of fluids. As I waited, I continued to experience vomiting and tried to keep myself hydrated. Despite being in a hospital, I was determined not to check myself in for treatment, not wanting to add further medical bills.\n\nSometime around 5:00am, my wife was ready to be discharged. The official diagnosis was acute food poisoning. We were never able to identify the specific meal at Sophie's which poisoned us, as we both shared the same courses and ate equal amounts each.\n\nHowever - and this is the kicker - when the doctors asked us where we had eaten dinner and we told them it was Sophie's, they remarked \"oh, that place!\". We learned that the ER at John C. Lincoln has seen 3 other cases of food poisoning caused by Sophie's. The hospital took our information for the purpose of compiling a complaint against Sophie's with the AZ Department of Health Services. They told us that once they have at least 10 confirmed cases, then they are required by law to report the incident as a disease outbreak.\n\nThis all would have been nice to know before we chose to dine at this place. I can only assume that the other poisoning victims either don't use the internet, or are still laying in a pool of vomit somewhere, too weak to write a review.\n\nPlease, please, PLEASE don't put yourself through the same hell that we went through that night. After this experience, we lost all desire to dine in Phoenix ever again. Thanks, Sophie's, for ruining our trip.\n\nFor the record, we did have an excellent meal at CIBO Pizza the night before we were poisoned. I highly recommend CIBO. Great food, without food poisoning.", "business_id": "PuHucejs4LG3hSXnrwi9-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AcErO3j0GFTXbdJHbuD2-Q", "review_id": "5L73AgUSrpDD7DqDMqMnNQ", "text": "Had lunch today... wonderful crepes stuffed with filet mignon. Nice wine selection and service was terrific. We didn't need it, but couldn't leave without trying the lemon creme brulee. Wonderful! Very nice casual atmosphere.\nThe food poisoning review is shocking. If you don't hear from me our crepes \"stayed down\" just fine:)", "business_id": "PuHucejs4LG3hSXnrwi9-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t8vH6ubd-6i9DTisZaQdgg", "review_id": "Th21KuJBPGZlDuLH8hf5xA", "text": "A charming room, great atmosphere\n\nI have noticed the small bistro on Osborne for many years though never found the opportunity to dine there.  For a recent birthday dinner I was searching for French cuisine and narrowed my search to Sophie's and another well know eatery.  Yelp reviews for both where about equal, the deciding factor for me was the preference for a smaller quiet room, that would be more similar to the small bistros one finds in Europe.  I called for reservations and I was also notified that wine was half off (with 2 entries) on Wednesday. \nUpon arrival the gentleman sitting at the bar came around to ask 'table for two?', no hello or welcome did you have a reservation, no problem but didn't feel terribly welcome.\nOur server stopped to say hello and check on us.  We did start with a bottle of wine, and then asked for two appetizers, the moules and escargot.  We where then advised that the restaurant was out of moules, and the waitress suggested the p\u00e2t\u00e9.   The pate was about bland for our tastes, though the Dijon mustard on the side added a nice flavor, and enjoyed the crisp gherkins. Escargot where fine.   \nWhen ready to order entrees we asked our server which she recommended, the pork or beef Bourgogne, she quickly responded that she recommended the pork, and then also shared that she had never tried the beef.  \nThe pork was well prepared, presented and very tasty, our second entree the house special Duck Cassoulet was perhaps not quite as well prepared.  The duck was cooked nicely, crispy skin, didn't taste as though there was much seasoning, the beans and sausage where nicely done (not overlooked as reported by another reviewer).  \nWe choose not to try a sweet, though I was somewhat surprised that knowing that we were celebrating a birthday, that a small something didn't appear.\nNot surprising that when the check was delivered the wine was not half off as mentioned.  The waitress was quite pleasant about the error, but she did need help and had to find someone that could adjust the bill.  \nWe enjoyed our evening, though will not be in any hurry to return.", "business_id": "PuHucejs4LG3hSXnrwi9-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eY5jXIio592Igb4pr5HWXw", "review_id": "y9CxuYVlVuxQz5ijefdB-Q", "text": "Brought my son here to celebrate him going off to college and wow, were we impressed.  Everything we had was delicious and the service was wonderful. We started out with the onion soup and the onion tart.  Both were amazing.  The soup broth had a deep flavor and the onions were sweet as could be.  The tart pastry was delicate and the bacon added to the overall flavor.  For entrees, I had the pulled pork crepe and my son had the pork scallopini.  Wow, pulled pork and apples and onions in a crepe -- you can't get any better than that!  My son's pork dish was fantastic -- the sauce was rich yet light.  Dessert was some sort of molten salted caramel souffle with a side of ice cream with a balsamic glaze -- to die for!!! I wish this restaurant was closer to me -- we will definitely be back!", "business_id": "PuHucejs4LG3hSXnrwi9-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HpxGTDm60d9JapjN36JFSQ", "review_id": "qUSdLLU8KjsyTa2brkqJPA", "text": "The place was pretty deserted...I discovered  why. The inside has a slightly funky odor, like spoiled cheese and cheap wine. The owner was a sour faced jerk who demanded to know what I wanted. I'm assuming he was the owner because he had a European accent and his clothes were better than mine. And he had an aura of arrogance and authority.\n\nThat's all it took for me to turn around and walk out the door. If all French bistros are like this one, then I'm steering clear of them in general. Sophie's really sucks.", "business_id": "PuHucejs4LG3hSXnrwi9-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "jHFiaJEXapLCVE75-w3wKA", "review_id": "X-CWLTwbO0Xy81u7JTxBew", "text": "I'm used to very fine food, and was quite impressed with their culinary expertise.  It was obvious that the chef staff cared just as much about perfect flavor balance as well as presentation.  To complete the trinity, the portions were very satisfactory, even to a Viking male such as myself.  Their dinner is a dinner, not a glorified piece of edible art.\n\nThe drinks took a while longer than I felt warranted at first, but the house-special Bloody Mary ranks up there with the VIP Bloody Marys' at the MGM Grand in Vegas.  The cocktails are as meticulously crafted as the food.  I really like that they serve you the shakers with the martinis, and the Mojito is superb.  Solid wine selection also.\n\nService was excellent.  The staff was always attuned to people looking to make eye-contact, and a simple glance would bring any one of them to our table to offer service.  I've read the complaints about service.  As you upscale your dining venues, you may also need to redefine your service perspective.  These are actual servers and not waiters.  No need to ask if something comes with or without something.  Just say what you want and how you want it and you'll get it.  Be a benevolent king or queen, and they will very much attend to you like royalty.\n\nDidn't quite see a prominent French connection in either the menu or decor, which I actually found to be a positive.  Diversity in menu, yet keeping the strict French discipline with all the cuisine.\n\nStruck me as a good place for a first or second date.  Not overly formal or expensive, yet still higher-end.  Dinner for two with big tip and several specialty drinks for still under $100.  I've spent far more for far less.  After you taste the food and drinks, you'll feel like you're treating yourself to the finer things in life, and your date is just along for the ride.", "business_id": "PuHucejs4LG3hSXnrwi9-g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z1ha83pJkHXW6ZAaik6xxA", "review_id": "7GAu1Ofb_NdkWGHndmDcpw", "text": "The Good--Dr Day is well educated, very capable, and instills confidence that in his patients that your procedure will be completed successfully.  Also they can get you in quickly for your initial visit and follow-up visits. \n\nThe Bad--he took out all four of my wisdom teeth, and I had to make two more visits for him to finish the job and get the remaining shards out.\n\nThe Ugly-- He's very arrogant, his professionalism is subpar, and he's insulting to his patients at time. \n\nWhen I came in the last time for him to remove the last part of the tooth he missed the previous two visits, he rubbed some ointment on the area to numb it. So as he comes towards my mouth with what looked like pliers to \"snip\" the tooth off, I asked if there was going to be any local anesthesia, his reply was the ointment was good enough and to \"stop being a wimp\". I was kind of shocked but knowing he's got these pliers in my mouth, I figured I'd laugh it off. Well then when he poked the side of my cheek with the pliers trying to get to the tooth, I kind of flinched. Woops, my mistake! He slings the pliers and mirror onto the tray, tells the assistant to get a local, and storms off. \n\nI had read reviews on another website of Dr. Day and they pretty much said the same thing. But I figured, i'd give him a shot anyway as my situation is a little more complicated that impacted, adult wisdom teeth. I don't regret going to him, but I can't recommend him.", "business_id": "oQpq9f0HkS-_8RXlcsMiUg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C6a-OljK52qSI7ON5q2T6g", "review_id": "ILYpvIV4hYC8XrgnpecqxA", "text": "I was thrilled with the care I received from Dr. Day and his staff. Kim worked with our insurance company until they agreed to pay for my surgery (it wasn't covered under my particular diagnosis but she hounded them until they covered it). Dr. Day was professional, confident, caring and answered every question I had before and after my surgery. I couldn't be happier with the end result. For the first time in over 20 years, I have a decent bite. I have and will continue to refer my friends in need to Dr. Day.", "business_id": "oQpq9f0HkS-_8RXlcsMiUg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LPirIYc5o1u5_tFSWNN5pA", "review_id": "15XzT8hXT9oaLOOTJQfhLQ", "text": "RUN!!! Not only am I being charged 4X what I was told... he hit a nerve and I cannot feel part of my face. I was told.. oooh no big deal, it will come back in 6 weeks. It has now been 4 months and I still do not have full feeling restored. I was sent to collections without even getting my last bill in the mail. Please save your FACE and yourself major aggravation.", "business_id": "oQpq9f0HkS-_8RXlcsMiUg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_Lz4b5QL0K8ndeyz2vxslA", "review_id": "qVFRk3VX9s8Utvw_7LmUoA", "text": "I am a huge fan of Dr. Day, finding him pleasant and professional and NOT arrogant as stated in another review.  The only real issue I have ever had (in 3 procedures) is an employee who says things like \"I need you to\", which is a pet peeve of mine.  Otherwise, I have no issues at all with him :)", "business_id": "oQpq9f0HkS-_8RXlcsMiUg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IDB-Pa2TnYkwcItFeJNPLw", "review_id": "UK_AgTgFp3nfPRf7PD0xyw", "text": "Three things you should know before you go. 1) They will call you a month before surgery and tell you that the price has gone up, mine went up $5000.The eventually honored the original quote after being convinced by my orthodontist and only after I said I would find another surgeon.  2) They have no concern about your \"health\" only their portfolio, I went in after surgery several times regarding being extremely congested, I told him something was wrong. He prescribed me an antibiotic, when I went to pick it up, he prescribed me something which is the equivalent of penicillin, it is noted on all records in his office not to do so, as I am HIGHLY allergic to penicillin. Had I not read the label and taken it I would have ended up in the hospital. (Point three will circle back to number two)   3) They will call you non stop for \"final photos\" I agreed to finally go in only because I still have no feeling on my bottom teeth and I am still congested.  I wanted to discuss it with him, I told this to the receptionist when I called (she sounded concerned, she wasn't) to schedule the appointment. The moment I walked in, they rushed to take the photos he walked in, I began to tell him my \"concerns\" he said, \"well the feeling may never come back, you look great\" tapped me on the back said good luck and left, I didn't even have a chance to tell him about my congestion. I left there feeling like such a fool, I paid over 20K and he couldn't give me 5 minutes.  The next day I found a specialist, I received two shots in each nostril and was sent for a CAT scan. I received the results today.  They are so infected that I am scheduled for surgery on Wednesday. They can no longer be treated with antibiotics. I never had any issues before jaw surgery, if Dr. Day would have listened to the countless times I told him I was congested, my infection could have been treated prior to me now needing surgery. Side bar. As far as the results from the surgery (upper and lower jaw) I have no complaints for the actual work, I just wish I would have had selected a Dr. based on the whole package, client care, follow up etc. not someone who does great work to build his portfolio. Well done, Dr. Day!", "business_id": "oQpq9f0HkS-_8RXlcsMiUg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B7iXD5OjJNDbHoRFPrqD-g", "review_id": "qezpucfAFcLLz7AyuViaRw", "text": "At 40 years old, I discovered after a consultation with an orthodontist that not only would I need braces , again (I wore them in high school as well), but that to prevent further erosion of some of my teeth and have a proper bite, I would likely need surgery to move my upper jaw forward, and to widen it to correct a crossbite. My orthodontist referred me to two surgeons, one of them being Dr. Reed Day. \n\nI visited Dr Day's office and was very impressed with the professionalism of the staff and the way that I was treated by Dr. Day.  Within a few minutes of interacting with him I knew this was the doctor I wanted for my surgery.  He clearly explained the kind of operation I would need (a Lefort Osteotomy), and while I was there he also diagnosed me has having a deviated septum.  The deviated septum had made it difficult for me to breath through my nose, and likely contributed to the underdevelopment of my upper jaw. Correcting my deviated septum was added to the surgical plan.\n\nAfter my initial consultation with Dr Day, I started my braces treatment, and about a year into wearing braces, I had my jaw surgery on Nov 4, 2013.  I met with Dr. Day two times prior to the date of the surgery to go over preparations for the surgery, what to expect the day of the surgery, and what to expect in the days and weeks after the surgery.  His professionalism and demeanor really put me at ease.  I had no worries going into the surgery.  My friends would ask me if I was nervous, and my response was, no way, I'm excited to get this done, can't wait.  \n\nOn the day of the surgery, Dr. Day came by to talk to me about an hour or so before my scheduled surgery to see how I was doing.  The surgery took no more than 1.5 hours.  Afterwards, as I came out of my sleep, I was a bit disoriented but did not have any pain.  In fact, not once did I take pain medication following the surgery, ever.  I saw Dr. Day immediately following the surgery, and the next morning before I was released from the hospital.  \n\nExactly ONE week after the surgery, I was back in the office, putting in a 7 hour day, and worked pretty much a 40 hour work week.  There was residual swelling as expected, but the swelling reduced as each day went by.  The liquid diet isn't that bad.  I'm now just over three weeks into my recovery and I feel fantastic. My orthodontist is also very pleased with the results and amazed at my recovery.  \n\nNot only has my recovery been amazing, but I can finally breathe easily through my nose, due to the correction of my deviated septum.\n\nI have nothing but positive things to say about Dr. Day and his staff.  I would recommend them to anyone requiring oral surgery.  \n\nLastly, I was a bit surprised to see others in this forum refer to Dr. Day as arrogant.  I didn't detect this trait at all.  I would say that he is highly confident in his abilities, but this is EXACTLY what I want from a surgeon who is going to remove my entire upper jaw and then reattach it.  If you want someone who is highly trained, qualified, and possesses the confidence to do a great job, then I strongly recommend consulting with Dr. Day if you require oral surgery.", "business_id": "oQpq9f0HkS-_8RXlcsMiUg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S4maewDXyEanVMc8VtKjcg", "review_id": "eA9Cuc9eZkuXnwXKyF2wSg", "text": "I traveled from Michigan, seeking the best team of dentists to remove a failing implant and replace a front tooth that had to be extracted in 2009. I am fortunate in that I can travel for what I have researched and feel is the best dental care possible.\nI have had three procedures completed in Dr. Day's office since September 2012. I've been in his office possibly seven times in the last 15 months. Every time I've been in his office I was always greeted cordially by his staff. My appointment times that were scheduled never were late. Dr. Day's office is on time. Offices I had been to in Michigan sometimes let me sit and wait for over 60 minutes beyond the scheduled appointment time. Dr. Day himself always greets his patients. Once when I was waiting to see him, I could hear his assistant begin to brief him on my case and he quickly replied that he knew my case history clearly. Dr. Day prepares for his patients.   \nHe truly cares about his patients' comfort level while undergoing a procedure. I never was in any pain or discomfort during any of the procedures in Dr. Day's office. \nEvery time I've had a procedure completed, (implant removed, implant placed, gum adjustment) the healing has gone smoothly. I have never left his office and subsequently gotten an infection or had any other complications post-surgery. \nI am a musician and I look forward to getting back to playing my flute, piccolo and oboe. These lifelong activities would not be possible, if it wasn't for Dr. Day's skill as a surgeon and his complete attention to detail. \nEach time I have been in Dr. Day's office I get the feeling that Dr. Day and his staff truly function as a team; one that is friendly and caring. Dr. Day and his staff are 100% professional, confident and sincere. \nUnfortunately, I live in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and I can't recommend him to too many friends and family due to the 2,000 miles between his office and my home, but I have let the dozen or so friends I have in Phoenix know he is the oral surgeon to see.  Dr. Day and his colleague Dr. Chal have ended nearly six years of dental misery and for that I am forever grateful. \nSusan S.", "business_id": "oQpq9f0HkS-_8RXlcsMiUg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "igLJeVuY8cSuU_l8LxDfHg", "review_id": "72N-XngGzP1xwfVXZ3kRFw", "text": "I was diagnosed with TMD over 20 years ago and required jaw surgery back in 1993 by another surgeon. It didn't work, and after 20 years of major headaches, neck aches, facial pain, jaw pain and a shifted bite, I am FINALLY on the road to recovery! I have seen 8 Oral Surgeons through the years and Dr Day was the one to properly identify my issues and fix my jaw. I found Dr Day because I got two high recommendations from two other local Oral Surgeons that said my case was so complicated, and Dr Day was the only one who could conduct the type of surgery I needed.  Dr Day was brilliant and he explained everything very thoroughly and has been caring and compassionate every time we meet. Additionally, his staff, including his medical assistants, front desk personnel, surgical nurses, and his financial aid person have been very professional and always treat me with respect. Finding Dr Day and his Team of professionals, have been a major blessing to me and my husband.  I cant thank them enough! Highly Recommend!!!!!", "business_id": "oQpq9f0HkS-_8RXlcsMiUg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yL9YKQivaqxQClwMxhPajg", "review_id": "N-Htv8VCv-r_JA8R_IPMnw", "text": "It's 2005 and I was referred to my normal dentist to Reed for some extra teeth that were under my gum line.  Nothing really affected me but Reed suggested that he remove 3 wisdom teeth and 2 extra teeth below my gum line on my right lower side of my jaw.  So a total of 5 teeth.\n\nLittle did I know he was going to CUT AWAY my gum line and expose the roots of my existing teeth that were FINE. \n\nHe claimed it would be fine and the gums would grow back, they never did. The exposed sections of the roots caused infection in my gums and I lost a molar and am probably going to lose another one this year.  \n\nI haven't been able to chew solid food on the right side of my mouth for the past 9 years.  ridiculous. \n\nI'm currently looking for an oral surgeon to hopefully rectify this HACK JOB that Reed left me with nearly 9 years ago.  Every day of my life I regret going to Reed and after showing the results to my regular dentist, he stopped referring patients to Reed.\n\nEven the desk attendants were pushy about the surgery saying I should have them all removed in one session vs having them done in two sessions.  Clearly this office is money hungry and they don't care about the patient's well being post surgery.", "business_id": "oQpq9f0HkS-_8RXlcsMiUg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5ccM_Dus9Eg0eGHZ3mBhlA", "review_id": "0z2GsHP9PYhS1br0XjwHww", "text": "If six stars were an option, that would be my rating for Dr. Day.\n\nI have seen Dr. Day on three different occasions, for three separate procedures.  My first visit was to have the shattered remains of a wisdom tooth removed, after a botched attempt by another dentist.  Quick, easy and painless - in a matter of minutes, the horrible pain from raw nerve endings was gone, and I was on the road to recovery.\n\nMy second visit was to have a scary, fatty blob of tissue removed from my inner gum.  I was scared and nervous - and Dr. Day was calm, reassuring and professional.  Fatty blob gone, all was well!\n\nMy third visit was this past week.  One of my molars literally broke in two, leaving exposed nerves and unimaginable pain. Dr. Day's office was amazing - they squeezed me in IMMEDIATELY after I called their office, and Dr. Day removed what was left of the fractured tooth.\n\nThis entire office is friendly, professional, and I have recommended Dr. Day to numerous friends over the years.  HIs manner is calm and relaxed, yet he is exceedingly competent and professional....especially for those of us with a lot of anxiety about sitting in the dentist's chair. \n\nI have another tooth that needs attention soon, and I can't imagine going to another oral surgeon to have the work performed. \n\nCheers!\n:-)", "business_id": "oQpq9f0HkS-_8RXlcsMiUg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 13, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "gq_G5VCDziyEV2-bzGuqzw", "review_id": "X7Z72BZG9U_Y8IxecanuUQ", "text": "As if dentist/oral surgeon visits weren't bad enough, this place is AWFUL. \n\nI had to go here to have the rest of my wisdom tooth extractions because they were heavily impacted and needed surgery, which my regular (and awesome) dentist, Dr. Steen, could not perform.\n\nFirst, imagine what you'd like a surgical center's office staff to be like. Sure, clinical, because they do the same thing every day. But how about professional? Professional would be nice. It was awful from the get-go. The front office lady looked very un-washed and her makeup looked a few days old. No \"Hello\" \"How are you\" or \"How may I assist you\", she just looked at us when we walked in and waited for us to say something. Then, \"Sign in\". \n\nThere were some problems with payment and she not only was unbudging, she was straight up snooty about it. She actually asked if I wanted to remove the anesthesia to bring the cost down.\n\nUM, I'M GETTING ORAL SURGERY HERE, LADY. SOME DOCTOR IS GOING TO BE DRILLING INTO MY FACE AND SPATTERING BLOOD EVERYWHERE. I THINK I'LL KEEP THE ANESTHESIA. \n\nDo I look like the guy from A Million Little Pieces?\n\nThe doctor himself was very arrogant and Tom Cruise-esque in Cocktail, rolled up sleeves and all. He had the audacity to call my other doctor (Dr. Steen, great guy, very gentle) names because my recovery time was longer. \"Yeah, I'm really good at this, so it'll take ten minutes, tops. And you'll barely have any residual pain.\" Look where I am now, Dr. Day! At the same pain levels as when I was with Dr. Steen. Ass. \n\nDr. Day's little nurse techs strapped me down in the chair and started talking about another tech rather disparagingly, as if I wasn't there. Helloooo, I'm about 6 inches from your face and am not yet sedated. Could you hold off on the shop talk until I'm off in dreamy dream land? Kthx.\n\nI would suggest you ask for a different referral if your dentist's office tries to send you here. Dr. Day and his staff are competent at best, but so rude and unprofessional, I'd rather go to Mexico than have anything else here.", "business_id": "7fEuPnwHDdt0dYXiBPONFg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hno-5CTo24tD9YRdglAZ2g", "review_id": "JI6CeEeigivLkjEwbVtctQ", "text": "I just deleted a huge diatribe that I started writing here in favor of keeping this short & to the point: \n1 -- Dr. Day comes off as cold, arrogant and I didn't get the slightest sense that he wanted to do anything more for me than submit my insurance claim and get money.  \n2 -- His staff is short, rude, and seemingly bothered by patients as opposed to wanting to help them.  \n\nI will never return to this office and I will never recommend Dr. Day or his staff to anyone.\n\nIf you need oral surgery, call Perfect Teeth (see my review) and ask for a caring professional like Dr. Salb.", "business_id": "7fEuPnwHDdt0dYXiBPONFg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AslaCd9aCdWnlMFFheTVBg", "review_id": "NHiOURU-qX3414vwtn31Zg", "text": "I'm finding these other two reviews to be very strange considering the experience my fiance and I had here.  I'm going to go out on a limb and say they've made some internal changes for the better, since the other reviews are 3 and 5 years old.\n\nThis place is wonderful.  The staff, the doctor - they are talented and completely comforting and warm individuals.  My fiance is the biggest baby when it comes to anything medical (the poor guy needs Xanax just to have his blood drawn, so when it came time for him to have his wisdom teeth out, no ifs, ands, or buts about it, this is where we were recommended to go.  I called our personal dentist and was informed that Dr. Day is one of the best oral surgeons in the state, which had me sold since my dentist (Dr. Mow) is pretty awesome.\n\nNot only were they able to put my fiance at ease, but surgery was completed within 15 minutes, everything went smoothly, and after we returned home they were completely available for any questions we had.\n\nI would definitely recommend Dr. Day and his staff - they're super nice.", "business_id": "7fEuPnwHDdt0dYXiBPONFg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2Hw8JaN9sY0CYsXy98hBuw", "review_id": "auaGG04QC0eHYxSKqyK51A", "text": "I had a molar, cracked from top to bottom, infected and painful.  It had to be removed, and I was referred to Dr. Reed Day.\n\nHappily, I found the work of Dr Day and his Assistant Danielle to be top notch!   My extraction was quick, very competent, and without complication... He is the consummate pro.  And the communication process before during and after was super.\n\nLocation is also great for phx, near 22nd Street and Highland :)\n\nI confidently recommend Dr. Day and team!  You will be in good hands.", "business_id": "7fEuPnwHDdt0dYXiBPONFg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B7iXD5OjJNDbHoRFPrqD-g", "review_id": "_n0pTbkyPgQMFh9gkOyH6Q", "text": "At 40 years old, I discovered after a consultation with an orthodontist that not only would I need braces , again (I wore them in high school as well), but that to prevent further erosion of some of my teeth and have a proper bite, I would likely need surgery to move my upper jaw forward, and to widen it to correct a crossbite. My orthodontist referred me to two surgeons, one of them being Dr. Reed Day. \n\nI visited Dr Day's office and was very impressed with the professionalism of the staff and the way that I was treated by Dr. Day.  Within a few minutes of interacting with him I knew this was the doctor I wanted for my surgery.  He clearly explained the kind of operation I would need (a Lefort Osteotomy), and while I was there he also diagnosed me has having a deviated septum.  The deviated septum had made it difficult for me to breath through my nose, and likely contributed to the underdevelopment of my upper jaw. Correcting my deviated septum was added to the surgical plan.\n\nAfter my initial consultation with Dr Day, I started my braces treatment, and about a year into wearing braces, I had my jaw surgery on Nov 4, 2013.  I met with Dr. Day two times prior to the date of the surgery to go over preparations for the surgery, what to expect the day of the surgery, and what to expect in the days and weeks after the surgery.  His professionalism and demeanor really put me at ease.  I had no worries going into the surgery.  My friends would ask me if I was nervous, and my response was, no way, I'm excited to get this done, can't wait.  \n\nOn the day of the surgery, Dr. Day came by to talk to me about an hour or so before my scheduled surgery to see how I was doing.  The surgery took no more than 1.5 hours.  Afterwards, as I came out of my sleep, I was a bit disoriented but did not have any pain.  In fact, not once did I take pain medication following the surgery, ever.  I saw Dr. Day immediately following the surgery, and the next morning before I was released from the hospital.  \n\nExactly ONE week after the surgery, I was back in the office, putting in a 7 hour day, and worked pretty much a 40 hour work week.  There was residual swelling as expected, but the swelling reduced as each day went by.  The liquid diet isn't that bad.  I'm now just over three weeks into my recovery and I feel fantastic. My orthodontist is also very pleased with the results and amazed at my recovery.  \n\nNot only has my recovery been amazing, but I can finally breathe easily through my nose, due to the correction of my deviated septum.\n\nI have nothing but positive things to say about Dr. Day and his staff.  I would recommend them to anyone requiring oral surgery.  \n\nLastly, I was a bit surprised to see others in this forum refer to Dr. Day as arrogant.  I didn't detect this trait at all.  I would say that he is highly confident in his abilities, but this is EXACTLY what I want from a surgeon who is going to remove my entire upper jaw and then reattach it.  If you want someone who is highly trained, qualified, and possesses the confidence to do a great job, then I strongly recommend consulting with Dr. Day if you require oral surgery.", "business_id": "7fEuPnwHDdt0dYXiBPONFg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S4maewDXyEanVMc8VtKjcg", "review_id": "ihSX7lMyyxV2BlSXEWgVfg", "text": "I traveled from Michigan, seeking the best team of dentists to remove a failing implant and replace a front tooth that had to be extracted in 2009. I am fortunate in that I can travel for what I have researched and feel is the best dental care possible.\nI have had three procedures completed in Dr. Day's office since September 2012. I've been in his office possibly seven times in the last 15 months. Every time I've been in his office I was always greeted cordially by his staff. My appointment times that were scheduled never were late. Dr. Day's office is on time. Offices I had been to in Michigan sometimes let me sit and wait for over 60 minutes beyond the scheduled appointment time. Dr. Day himself always greets his patients. Once when I was waiting to see him, I could hear his assistant begin to brief him on my case and he quickly replied that he knew my case history clearly. Dr. Day prepares for his patients.  \nHe truly cares about his patients' comfort level while undergoing a procedure. I never was in any pain or discomfort during any of the procedures in Dr. Day's office.\nEvery time I've had a procedure completed, (implant removed, implant placed, gum adjustment) the healing has gone smoothly. I have never left his office and subsequently gotten an infection or had any other complications post-surgery.\nI am a musician and I look forward to getting back to playing my flute, piccolo and oboe. These lifelong activities would not be possible, if it wasn't for Dr. Day's skill as a surgeon and his complete attention to detail.\nEach time I have been in Dr. Day's office I get the feeling that Dr. Day and his staff truly function as a team; one that is friendly and caring. Dr. Day and his staff are 100% professional, confident and sincere.\nUnfortunately, I live in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and I can't recommend him to too many friends and family due to the 2,000 miles between his office and my home, but I have let the dozen or so friends I have in Phoenix know he is the oral surgeon to see.  Dr. Day and his colleague Dr. Chal have ended nearly six years of dental misery and for that I am forever grateful.\nSusan S.", "business_id": "7fEuPnwHDdt0dYXiBPONFg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "fUDpeyOr4OgOZIXXvzJJbw", "review_id": "XGzL7E1rc6KyS1c2hrVDew", "text": "By far, the best Gentleman's Club in Phoenix.  The girls here are gorgeous.  It is a little pricier than some of the other places, but the eye candy is the best.  \n\nHave fun other weary travelers!", "business_id": "aToxIssFRGDGsTV4yJ9qbg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "wxuIXe9jCIwloEwuNsnVvQ", "review_id": "q1PfOT-dQ0iGvf_aRZ8dvA", "text": "Having not been to a strip club in awhile, I had a blast with clients at Phoenix's most famous gentlemen's club.  $10/cover and $10/lap dances with friendly, gorgeous, well mannered entertainers made the night go way too quickly.\n\nHighlights include a pair of Parisian identical blonde twins and a Brazilian angel who looked like she belonged on the cover of Vogue.", "business_id": "aToxIssFRGDGsTV4yJ9qbg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 12, "useful": 14, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "Cp-PV8rsypbO-xBrQ6KmQg", "review_id": "qH8h0zJ5zg_-zxa8gbmd7w", "text": "Best strip club in Phoenix... no contest. Went here tonight after writing strip club reviews all day which sparked a debate among my friends - we decided to check it out since none of us had been here before. And why the fuck haven't we?? \n\nI'm pretty picky and I'll just say that every girl in here is good looking and has a good body. Even the least attractive girl here would be the best looking girl in most other clubs in town. Many of them are downright beautiful.\n\nCover was 8 bucks, there wasn't a drink minimum (but drinks were as pricey as any other club) and dances were 10 bucks... VIP was 20 bucks and wasn't terribly private, but it was nice. My girlfriend got some good dances and we spent our 80 bucks so quick we had to make another run to the ATM before we had even been there an hour. \n\nThe place has 3 stages and the girls have to rotate to all three which keeps them from being available for awhile and that's kind of a bummer. It's nice though because there's always something to look at. There are a LOT of girls here too, so you won't be sitting there forever waiting for someone to ask you if you want a dance. I was told that the management here was great too and most of the girls I talked to had worked at other clubs but found this one to be the best by far. \n\nThis place is a little more laid back than other clubs... the girls don't go crazy with the pole dancing - guess when you're hot you don't have to. At first I thought they were just looking bored, but when they come around to chat they light up. This place is more about mingling than watching a show.\n\nBourbon Street blows the doors off pretty much every club in town and even ones in Vegas. If you have the urge for flesh or out of town guests and just want a mellow time with some beautiful girls putting boobs in your face, definitely go here.", "business_id": "aToxIssFRGDGsTV4yJ9qbg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 7, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "hq0WUfau1Mh3GyHn8oVdNQ", "review_id": "Hcri7_EY4UdCgRWopNJDag", "text": "High Quality Stripper Talent!\n\nA group of us went to Bourbon Street after a night out at the clubs, and man, does this place have some amazing girls working there! I've only been to a few strip clubs with my husband, and the one's we've been to have been a little gross and the girls were skanky.\n\nBourbon Street had some amazingly beautiful dancers of all shapes and sizes and the tricks they could do on the pole were seriously impressive. We're talking upside spinning in a circle with their legs tucked behind their ears while juggling amazing. Well, maybe not the juggling part, but everything else holds true. \n\nMy girlfriend and I had to pee, but there didn't have a ladies bathroom except in the locker room so we got a sneak peek at the inner workings where the girls get ready, which was an experience in itself.", "business_id": "aToxIssFRGDGsTV4yJ9qbg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "C-7sTsXvzUckTr2l2TvV1w", "review_id": "BtAtZojCWhxcSg8hVnquYQ", "text": "Great place, very hot women, 3 stages for women to dance on so you can move around and check out a diff stage if you want, i was there on a thurs nite so the girls outnumbered the customers and they were all hot. there was also amazing diversity as the girls come in all shapes sizes and ethnicities. the best thing is this is the friendliest place i've been to so far, i saw two old guys chilling with like 5 girls around them and the girl that gave me a dance didnt just shake her ass in front of me like most places, she made it very personal also the girls here are sociable and lastly they give you popcorn lol", "business_id": "aToxIssFRGDGsTV4yJ9qbg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 22, "useful": 20, "cool": 17}, "user_id": "sEWeeq41k4ohBz4jS_iGRw", "review_id": "6Og_lSqx5Z2yw75Jex1Nxw", "text": "1990's this place was the best club around.  Now it's the worst. I mean sure there are a few boobies to look at but that's about it.  \n\nThe girls don't talk to anyone and ask if you want a table dance.  I checked around the room a few times and other than the three dancers on the three stages THERE WERE NO OTHER GIRLS TO BE SEEN IN THE PLACE, (well other than the ones in our party, but they weren't dancing).\n\nWe tried asking the servers to bring us some dancers, and nothing.  We tried to make it rain money on the dancers and told them to come back and nothing!  This was a \"busy\" Saturday night so you would think the dancers would on their A game, but nothing. \n\nIf I'm gonna go to a titty bar I at least want that stripper perfume sent on me next time!  I going to check out Band-Aids next time", "business_id": "aToxIssFRGDGsTV4yJ9qbg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 14, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qHciIMQjwQ8FCqvmB9FrJg", "review_id": "grU-haT_dhYG4dTs6vnXqA", "text": "60% of the dancers are great looking but th eproblem is they discriminate and the dancers seem to choose the guys they want to dance to. I saw neary 7 girls but the really hot ones never came to me. They would look at me and then pass on to the next table. They even spent time sitting idle or sitting in some one else's table rather than asking me.So i request the management to speak to these girls and ask them not to discriminate. Since everyone pays the cover charge, the girls need to be told to ask each and everyone else management should refund the cobver charge.", "business_id": "aToxIssFRGDGsTV4yJ9qbg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T_0S1EHzljeowZ1u6UlOZA", "review_id": "oKqHMR-_WRVQirrhh2QfKA", "text": "Great safe and cool place. Every kind of dancer you can imagine...", "business_id": "aToxIssFRGDGsTV4yJ9qbg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Livn1AyNB4hXlTMOBVHkSw", "review_id": "X3DlY6h8dh5HtF2OwMYz6w", "text": "During our stay for Spring Training 2010 this was the best place place in Phoenix area!! Hands down. This was after frequenting 6 strip clubs that week. I will go there again .", "business_id": "aToxIssFRGDGsTV4yJ9qbg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "uEG5uD9wMJixGWxaq34IEw", "review_id": "OdePLK0f89AFEhcOKjJU_g", "text": "Top notch. This place doesn't fall into the standard trappings of a strip club. Breakin' it down like a fraction:\n-Bona Fide Hotties (no buttahfaces or methies)\n-Lap dances are worth it\n-Not seedy, you could bring your girl along, she'll have a good time\n\nWhy not 5 stars? Because I wouldn't call most of the girls friendly or fun to talk to. They are mostly 'vets' that mostly just ask for a dance (money) and move on.", "business_id": "aToxIssFRGDGsTV4yJ9qbg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "7vidFmYQ6ifo0DxfxweEjg", "text": "Of all the strip clubs in Phoenix I've been to, Bourbon Street is the one that always calls me back. Granted I've only been to a handful, albiet mostly the popular ones, this one is the best. \n\nThey have countless girls dancing and they are all really really friendly... and not that shiesty friendly where they just want your money (they have a few of those too) but actual genuinely nice people. \n\nI was the only one out of about 7 people sitting by the stage that could get the girls bra off with one hand. They all tried and failed, I put one hand behind her back, and SNAP! Came right off, and then I wore it on my head for the rest of her dance as my titty champion crown.\n\nThey give out free popcorn, the beers are at least decently priced, and they have three states with the girls rotate through. You're seeing someone new about every 3-5 minutes. On the weekends you have to stay for at least an hour to see the same person come back on.", "business_id": "aToxIssFRGDGsTV4yJ9qbg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "qHJ4jLKXtBG3aMidblQsoQ", "review_id": "W4bHVWuN0XYhgcHHm0iG9Q", "text": "I support single moms, ok?\n\nLots of very friendly and pretty girls.  However, the place was so dark that people were literally, falling over chairs trying to walk thru.  I'll be back.", "business_id": "aToxIssFRGDGsTV4yJ9qbg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "azj8vFl7JuSyHqamSVhd4A", "review_id": "MjE3LrGIkPwKfqFss5qHWw", "text": "More 10's than any other club I remember visiting.  I'll be taking my gf there sometime soon :)  Yay!", "business_id": "aToxIssFRGDGsTV4yJ9qbg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5Td84D4oDkkgxsMeqcrTRw", "review_id": "CQKTi7Ufiu1qAR6DzAHw1w", "text": "Went with another couple and you would of thought we had a disease or something.  Just wasn't couple friendly at all.  Drinks were not worth what you paid for them $20 for a beer and mixed drink in a SMALL glass.  I guess you get what you pay for. We paid $10 a person for the privilege of being snubbed.  Dancers if you want to earn money act like you want to be there and see everyone not just those you think you will make more money. I've been to better strip clubs and will make sure to take my business there.", "business_id": "aToxIssFRGDGsTV4yJ9qbg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3MSa_fdxgsaY9yF9vqmeUg", "review_id": "AI8HZ6FrHHn7snTPN2dAfw", "text": "Nice place with decent girls but they not very hands on.  Throwing money out on stage was just a waste.  Was not even offered lap dances.  My wife and friend were treated the same.  Also $10 cover for a topless bar is kinda high.", "business_id": "aToxIssFRGDGsTV4yJ9qbg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gh6RTHCVYYLYD1_ruc9mLQ", "review_id": "xmYlD1jLpiEZYVa56KCzNw", "text": "Been here twice, once in the afternoon (on a random Wednesday) and once at night (Friday night I believe). Place is dark as fuck but the dancers are cute and super friendly. Had to pay a cover which I think is BS (thought girls didn't have to pay these, i did) (also note: no cover in the afternoon) but apparently every strip club from scottsdale to phoenix has covers because I went to 2 other strip clubs before this one... so it was a pricey night for me anyway. Ladies bathroom is through the changing rooms for the strippers so......... so yea, it was fun. i got a lapdance so no complaints, plus free popcorn (didnt dare try). nice spot overall!", "business_id": "aToxIssFRGDGsTV4yJ9qbg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 8, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "F2zmXFFQMHW9J3sA2KSRlQ", "review_id": "lrL7epX-eAlfHELAkhBAEw", "text": "I wanted to give Bourbon St. 4 stars because I take issue with the perception of  \"perfection\" in pretty much ANY establishment, but I could not think of any complaints about this place. Also, of the 5 AZ strip clubs I have been to, this one is the best, hands down.\n\nMy observations:\n- Impressive selection of hot girls\n- Interesting blend of music\n- Super dark\n- Good seating pretty much anywhere\n- Three stages\n- Popcorn\n- Tasty drinks\n- Friendly, concierge-type staff\n\nThe best thing for a FEMALE client is the ladies' room is IN THE STRIPPERS' LOCKER ROOM. So you get to see a lot of T&A on the way. For a people watcher like me, this is priceless. Probably my favorite part of going to Bourbon St.", "business_id": "aToxIssFRGDGsTV4yJ9qbg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IwxFKXDokKZdiD5iUdJPgQ", "review_id": "-W6ODy5hvJ59WekFGTzI4w", "text": "My boyfriend and I went strip club hopping on a Monday night. Our final stop was to Bourbon Street. $8 cover. The first thing my boyfriend said upon entering is \"it's really dark in here\". I thought the club was small but that was before I noticed there's a large back area with another stage. They have the yummiest free popcorn that I could not stop eating. I like the set up they have in here. The girls do one song on the back stage, then they switch to the front stage. There is a girl there with an amazing body with great muscle, her name is LaRue. I asked her if she competes and she said she's a FIGURE competitor. I told her I am on a journey to lose 135 pounds and compete in FIGURE myself. She was awesome and said for me to come back and visit her when I reach my goal. One of the things I did like is that ALL the girls had nice bodies, great boobs and nice butts. It looks like the hiring manager atleast sets a criteria for how the girls look. I've been to clubs where the majority of girls have nubs for boobs and that's just not my style. The bigger and faker the better to me. None of the girls asked us if we wanted a lap dance. I've noticed this trend amongst strip clubs. If I was a manager I'd make my girls work the floor more. My boyfriend and I ALWAYS get a lap dance if we're asked. I liked Bourbon street.", "business_id": "aToxIssFRGDGsTV4yJ9qbg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wEmcIaytN99k-hf1WL6XNQ", "review_id": "yc2PNzgcbx0x09TyMAuWHw", "text": "This is just the best club I have ever been to. The dancers are all professionals, like you wouldn't believe. Sometimes pornstars come work in this club, too. The VIP used to be run by a duo of ladies, and I've never seen a more rotated VIP room. Seriously, it doesn't make sense that the VIP is hosted by men. Think about it. \n\nAnyways, the chairs are cushy and oversized. The stage has cool lighting and there are many corners to get lost in. I thought the food was good, too. Crazy!", "business_id": "aToxIssFRGDGsTV4yJ9qbg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "S-GpE26ZmzdZCY_N4_u1-Q", "review_id": "yVQRhcjW3FSKDwSjmpowhw", "text": "The night shift manager(female) was unprofessional. I couldn't tell if the dancers were beautiful because the club is TOO dark. The dancers look bored while dancing and one of them almost fell out of the main stage. The side stages don't have pole-dance. Club features mostly dull blondes with fake breasts. No natural beauty.", "business_id": "aToxIssFRGDGsTV4yJ9qbg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ROr4DQ-gxlfUKmiDC-qSEQ", "review_id": "YcOIx5oVwjDJGWxQ9Kpgfg", "text": "let's get this out there, more of a disclaimer. I may be a guy BUT i'm not of the straight persuasion, so, my experiences are based on how I felt at the time.\n\nI've been to Bourbon twice, both times with a friend, a straight girl who has a thing for the ladies. Yea, it's dimly lit, um, no, it's dark. There's a $5 cover, and they serve free popcorn (which i gotta admit is kinda good). My first time at Bourbon, I didn't really involve myself, I sat there like a creeper, staring, not because I was turned on but more like I was taking in the experience. \n\nMy most recent visit though I decided I was gonna have fun, so, I decided to base my tipping on how the girls looked (for example if they had killer stripper shoes, nice lingerie, killer pole dancing moves, etc.). It was fun, and it was nice to small talk with the girls. They're all professionals, some are great with their moves, others are lackluster but they are all enthusiastic. I did appreciate that a majority of the girls I saw dance did not have fake cleavage. We stayed until last call, my friend got one of the girls to bring her back to the \"office\" for a dance, from what I heard it was $$ well spent. Will I go back? yea, it's fun, I just got to be in the mood for it. Sadly, I felt a little discriminated at times because some girls would ignore my tips, apparently they knew I'd be a waste, oh well. lol.", "business_id": "aToxIssFRGDGsTV4yJ9qbg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HVv-KQhAUzYUfwIIIyhhUw", "review_id": "sWOClQlxDxBmusZ8KpVJQw", "text": "Stopped in one nigh with a few coworkers and this place was packed on a weeknight. They had three stages with girls rotating through each one. They have a full bar and food is served. Lap dances are done on the floor and they also have a Vip area for more private dances. Amazing club and if I end up in the Phoenix area again I will be stopping by again.", "business_id": "aToxIssFRGDGsTV4yJ9qbg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZiMCaIaUlBmVnNjREY0W6Q", "review_id": "rhxdVcT-utlHQ-dubwz9Jw", "text": "Chapter 1: Bourbon Street As A Roller Rink\n\nBourbon has all the charms of your childhood roller rink. Black lights! Vending machines! Watered down soda! Popcorn!\n\nChapter 2: Bourbon Street As Mount Everest -- Act One\n\nThe women's toilet is located deep inside the strippers' locker room north of the DJ booth, due east of the vending machines. You really need a Sherpa to help traverse the mounds of hair extensions and treacherous piles of Pleasers. \n\nChapter 3: Bourbon Street As Mount Everest -- Act Two\n\nIf you're lucky, you can also happen upon the most entertaining conversations (usually about money, material items, estranged children, etc.).  Then, breathe a sigh of relief as you emerge from the clouds of cheap perfume and glitter -- you've conquered it. A regular ol' Jon Krakauer, and hopefully you still have all your limbs.\n\nChapter 4: Bourbon Street As A Courtroom\n\nLadies and mainly Gentlemen of the Jury, for the record, no \"22 year old\" likes/or even knows WHO the Meat Puppets are. Furthermore, I submit to you, anyone who chooses 'Possum Kingdom' by the Toadies as her main stage song is well into their thirties. Guilty. I rest my case.\n\n[Exhibit A: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkwD5rQ-_d4]", "business_id": "aToxIssFRGDGsTV4yJ9qbg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7THEurY-KEbZ0m1Xn8BTxg", "review_id": "Cbrpujg7gKAlXrpoX5mvxg", "text": "We went on a Tue night after a wind storm. Club was full of attractive enhanced women of high spirits and great attitudes.", "business_id": "aToxIssFRGDGsTV4yJ9qbg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q_P9ITaqoIpE9w_557dOLg", "review_id": "5mSsMPUTmZDI_uzdxCfcuQ", "text": "My fiance and our friends always have a great time here. Girls are nice, place is clean, the popcorn is a plus! Scottsdale clubs are closer, but this place is worth the extra drive time.", "business_id": "aToxIssFRGDGsTV4yJ9qbg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "25j8Nr0qQVlLhv2BywxL7g", "review_id": "wh-nnLG9MgCG4-M9QJgByg", "text": "Oh how I miss the days when China Village was good. Don't even bother going here now. The meat is hard to chew threw, the fryer way too hot, and every dish uses the same bland brown sauce. The orange chicken was the dish I always got, but the poor thing as been reduce to a plate of grizzly, overly deep fried, dog meat with some orange sauce on top. Trust me. Don't waste your money here. I'm actually surprised they are still open!", "business_id": "3DMvGD8ZmlMQmhwV66hdSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ya4TRuI4azrp_Ju-QZMliQ", "review_id": "hC2fg4PQ9ry3f1LklPgUhw", "text": "We just stumbled into this place on a trip to Phoenix last weekend.  Maybe it's a matter of taste in view of the other review on this page,  but we thought this place serves GREAT Chinese, with excellent attentive service and excellent prices, (although I'm used to LA prices and Phoenix is generally more economical across the board.)  We opted for  the fixed menu dinner, which we usually do not do, and the selections were very good.  The moo-shu pork was my favorite, although the rest of the dishes were also outstanding. There is a wonderful garlic chicken dish.  They put a little hibachi on the table so we could cook our own little skewers of beef.  We liked the very hearty soup. I did not notice any of the downside aspects noted in the other review.  The outside is not much to look at, just a rather plain free-standing building, but the interior decor is right out of the 50's, like the old style Cantonese places back then.  They play quiet Chinese music in the background, a nice touch that enhances the experience.  Plenty of parking and a bar if you like that sort of thing.  Thanks for a great evening, China Village !\n\nUDATE:  Dropped in again a few months later- just to see if the quality stayed up- and it was as good as before.  They even recognized us from months earlier.  We had the fixed menu dinner for six and they were very cooperative in making some changes based on our tastes.  Thanks again..  China Village.", "business_id": "3DMvGD8ZmlMQmhwV66hdSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ofxlhi_HKp7myFDpwg9aIA", "review_id": "pehBn9jtEu7Y3Szty3Bvbw", "text": "Love this place. What can I say and it is not because of the fact that I can walk to it. Now granted the only reason this place doesn't get 5 stars is because of the fact that it desperately needs a remodel. \n\nThe food is excellent and the service is seriously so good, you almost want to tuck one of your little Asian servers in your pocket and take them home with you and make them an indentured servant of some sort or slave.\n\nBut on a serious note, this is one of those hidden little gems you almost don't want to yelp about due to the fact that you don't want a ton of people to find about it and ruin it.", "business_id": "3DMvGD8ZmlMQmhwV66hdSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "d0wJVf7Gv7v1B-HHYhxZtQ", "review_id": "G1YmAZXGu8p43um4wte97w", "text": "So far its the best Chinese food I've had in East Valley.  So far...\n\nI got the General's chicken and my friend go the sweet and sour pork.  They seem to over-fry, the chicken and pork morsels in the dishes were a little tough and the fried wanton had a dark-gray center.  But I could see the potential in the sauces.  If only they would control the fryer a little, it would be almost excellent..\n\nThe prices look pretty decent.  I'm going to try Jade Palace next and see how they compare to pick my go-to place!", "business_id": "3DMvGD8ZmlMQmhwV66hdSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VRDiQMV8GN3JySRjmdraEg", "review_id": "M1zrpWL9ODxOn06mKWglGg", "text": "We have eaten at china village and had their takeout for 15 years.  Love it. Mu shu is fun to eat in. Kung pao is good too. We can eat in with wheelchair access no problem. The bar is not in use, but I wish it was.  It is tiki room cute.  Very vintage look.  Mai tais are cool.", "business_id": "3DMvGD8ZmlMQmhwV66hdSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eVq6OT3R-nRnZDfmtX9aOQ", "review_id": "0Sf8QFhy_qIgAe-52Fq-Fw", "text": "Thus far, this is the best Chinese restaurant I've found since moving here from Chicago.  If you're looking for something more on the authentic side, you'll have to keep searching... but if you seek Americanized Chinese food, it's pretty good.  \n\nYour best bet is having one of their lunch specials which features an egg roll, a fried wonton, egg fried rice, plus entree for $7-8.  The portions for it are generous and the food is made to order and fresh.  I have also been to this establishment for dinner with a couple of my friends eating family style and everything we had was rather tasty.  \n\nAlthough the decor is outdated and reminds me of a stereotypical 80s Chinese restaurant, what they lack in decor they make up for in service.  Their staff is friendly, patient, and kind.  They even recognized my friends since they've been there a few times now, which is always a plus.\n\nOnly disappointment for me is their lack of Cantonese style chow mein and chow fun.  Now if only I could find a place with amazing fresh chow fun... The search continues!", "business_id": "3DMvGD8ZmlMQmhwV66hdSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tIpgdCX7BQ2fnEIl_9du6w", "review_id": "C5afQREnVYBPb9jkNtITtQ", "text": "We are new to Yelp so I have never left a review, but it has been so helpful to us in the recent past, I feel compelled to start. \n\nI'm new to the neighborhood, so a good Chinese restauraunt is an important find. I was really happy with our experience with China Village the other night. We've been doing a lot of take out lately, and it's been hit and miss ( except with my Yelp leads), but the whole experience was satisfying. We called at 9:30pm and yet the food was  fresh and the gal was very friendly. We just had basic Beef Brocolli, Lemon Chicken, Sweet/Sour Pork & Chicken Fried Rice, but it was very satisfying. And when I asked for hot mustard, they gave us the good stuff in little cups, not packets.  Their dishes have a distinct flavor that is very good, not overwhelming at all, but not just the same old...", "business_id": "3DMvGD8ZmlMQmhwV66hdSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kv5NMZ-vLQ17UIpqr1o9EQ", "review_id": "SSw2dUuBdM9YPGwJUNFoVg", "text": "Another fine dinner at China Village.  I ordered Ma-Po bean curd for dinner.  I had enough to share with my dinner mate.  The service was excellent as usual.  The hostess was very concerned that my group enjoyed their dinner.", "business_id": "3DMvGD8ZmlMQmhwV66hdSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q_depZqSFOtI0kT3F6Ihbw", "review_id": "UqQajW_qq-42RUm376XdXA", "text": "Good Chinese food, great value -- especially for lunch.  China Village is one of my regular haunts for Chinese food when I'm in the neighborhood.  The building may look run-down, but the food and service are good.", "business_id": "3DMvGD8ZmlMQmhwV66hdSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AHiyoleu-QYliJ1pxczyrw", "review_id": "W-2d2WAX26upYrWTCV5D3w", "text": "I went to this place cause I was just looking for something good to eat because my favorite pho spot was closed. The hostess is really nice, and the servers seem really nice and funny also. I like my food very spicy, so I ordered their general chicken as spicy as they could make it. The waiter asked \"how spicy 1-10, or do you want 12...?\" semi jokingly. I got the 12, he was calling it Presidents dad's chicken, (I guess they call the 10 presidents chicken). This stuff was SOOO spicy, exactly what I wanted/needed. They kept refilling my water because they knew it was going to be drained quickly. Definitely recommend this spot for anyone that really enjoys spicy food.", "business_id": "3DMvGD8ZmlMQmhwV66hdSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7o7MF9B9lxcWupE8jiLOaQ", "review_id": "qMQH2G2Vx7EHtNOhGpLI-A", "text": "A great sit down restaurant where the food is delicious, the staff is nice and the prices are awesome.\n\nIt's the type of place that serves delicious, neighborhood style food. The flavors are wonderful. It's one of those places that start you off with hot tea, which I love! The lunch specials are super cheap. You can probably eat here for less that some place like Panda Express and you'll get better food!\n\nThe other things about Chinese restaurants in the decor. Usually it is 80s-esque decor with a pastel palette, luckily this place isn't like that. Hey, it's still not New York Chic, but it's not a disaster either.", "business_id": "3DMvGD8ZmlMQmhwV66hdSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3GU_u2p1OypHTGgUEcSxYg", "review_id": "sGhUszZB7buP0-kI1vd06A", "text": "I have been going to China Village for years. The outside might scare some away, and the inside is outdated, but the food is good! I usually do take out, and it is hot and ready to go about 15 minutes after order is called in. Their house special chicken is awsome, beef chow mein and beef and broccoli great, and a friend swears by the Kung Pao Chicken. The staff is GREAT, and the prices are right where they should be, for good chinese food.", "business_id": "3DMvGD8ZmlMQmhwV66hdSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N6fXTxMFxtHntDZnEotAtw", "review_id": "4QjZmLktUVqA0FC_VEBLjQ", "text": "China Village is a time-warp kind of place, where red and gold predominates,the booths are comfy and private and exotic cocktails like Mai-Tais and Scorpions still exist. Sure it's Americanized Chinese food, but like the classic places(R.I.P. China Doll, Autumn Court)it has a certain charm.\n\nAdd to this a nice selection of unusual dishes, good assortment of vegetarian selections and yes, even a daily Happy Hour! The staff is wonderful, bordering on the comedic. I love Tangerine Orange Beef, and they make it well. It's hard to not eat the leftovers(portions are huge and reasonably priced)a few hours later. And the next day for lunch. \n\nIt's that good.", "business_id": "3DMvGD8ZmlMQmhwV66hdSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u-IdKmC7u9AFlypEPi_16g", "review_id": "rz1sr6E6evomx9biinFNFQ", "text": "Ok First time here today, Food was awesome staff was way cool and the lady that processed my credit card was hilarious lil old lady haha this is definitely the closest to NY - NJ Chinese i have had in a while im definitely going back to this place when i want food on the go Thanks China Village", "business_id": "3DMvGD8ZmlMQmhwV66hdSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HvaVgP0S0dFaCbBDIQIkag", "review_id": "zbB_a7tQjuFW1afdY3I2fg", "text": "5 stars for customer service. This is our go-to place for Chinese take-out after having tried a bunch of places in our area. The food is consistent, standard Chinese-American, always hot, with fresh veggies. \n\nTonight, though, I was prompted to write a review. I am vegetarian and my husband is a little picky, and as such I made asked for some substitutions to our order. I ordered Mooshoo vegetable with no egg (my preferece) and veggie fried rice with added tofu and no mushrooms (hubbie's preference after finding a rogue mushroom last time). Also ordered a few other items.\n\n5 minutes later, China Village called back to double-check that I also didn't want egg in the fried rice since I had asked for it in the mooshoo. I thanked him for asking, and no, we did not want any egg in the rice. \n\nI went to pick up the order, and the sweet little lady at the counter told me that that also made sure to take the mushrooms out of our soup, since she was worried that we couldn't eat mushrooms and didn't want us to worry about finding them. \n\nThey did not have to pay such close attention to details, and I wouldn't have complained if none of these things had occurred. But because they went the extra mile, my appreciation was far greater than my dissatisfaction would have been. \n\nSupport this place and show them that customer service still means something!", "business_id": "3DMvGD8ZmlMQmhwV66hdSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "OtW79bpAv4-4sixPzhe0IQ", "review_id": "PSquayMLXYYA_uBkTGOTZw", "text": "China Village, I would like to award you 5 stars. My boyfriend and I are in love with you. Absolutely our go-to Chinese restaurant. \n\nWhy do I love it so much? Well... \n\nThe service is fantastic. Especially this one gentlemen that works there, that always seems to be wearing a bow-tie. He is friendly and funny, and I get excited whenever we are seated in his section. With that said, I don't want to take away from the other people that work there, because they are all awesome too. I am yet to have a sub-par experience with the staff.\n\nThey start you off with complimentary hot tea and water. It's good tea too. It's unsweetened, but if you are like my boyfriend and need it sweet, there is sugar available of course. However, I like it as is.\n\nThe food itself is wonderful. The first time I went, I had a spicy shrimp dish, served with steamed white rice. It had the perfect amount of kick, and there was just enough to fill me up and and then some to take home to enjoy later. My personal favorite dish though is the beef and broccoli. Definitely a classic, but the broccoli is always the perfect texture, and the sauce is so rich and the beef is always great  for this dish. Usually we get the dinner combination that comes with a bowl of soup (also good), a crab puff, a chicken wing, and an egg roll. I usually trade my boyfriend the eggroll for the chicken wing, because they are each of our favorites. \n\nThis place is great for a weeknight dinner out..... Well, really any dinner out, I'm gonna be honest. Or lunch for that matter. Actually, whenever you want to eat out, just go here :)", "business_id": "3DMvGD8ZmlMQmhwV66hdSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EJaoDaba5ew7Pr1r8fT4NQ", "review_id": "LlIYud-DrQUlTbrKCwnp4A", "text": "Best Chinese place and the friendliest service. Yummy Mu shu chicken, rolled up vor you at the table. Inded , yhe service with the bowtie is a great assest (isn't he the owner?). Also, this is a place that listens when you request spicy. Just because you're white, a lot of restaurants will adjust the spicyness, not here they'll a comodate the customers wishes.", "business_id": "3DMvGD8ZmlMQmhwV66hdSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CCMCDyaTNy5nksVGKwARIQ", "review_id": "W2gDU4SLmW48Agy5B11Slw", "text": "I can't tell you how many times I have driven past this place without giving it a second thought.  Today, I happened to be in the area and was craving a quick Chinese lunch.  This is one of the friendliest places around, and the subtle aroma of fresh Chinese food wafts toward you as you enter.\n\nSeated immediately, I waited less than a minute for ice water and hot tea.  I chose the General chicken.  Spicy, crispy, full of flavor accompanied by crunchy egg roll and wontons.  That hit the spot!  Oh the soup was good too.  Service was attentive but not hovering. Got out of there for eight bucks....score!", "business_id": "3DMvGD8ZmlMQmhwV66hdSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FlGEsU3qUVrsL-SK68jxJw", "review_id": "qqlWtB56Uxm9XOFhUTjSoA", "text": "Finally, after 3 years in Phoenix we find great Chinese food. I had the Peking Duck which was excellent. My wife had the spicy shrimp dish and my kids the orange chicken- all very good. Love that they start you off with hot tea. The service is super friendly and my kids had a great time. Inside is totally old school so if you are looking for new and trendy, this isn't it. Prices are super low too and you will not go away hungry. We'll be back.", "business_id": "3DMvGD8ZmlMQmhwV66hdSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K9JUxxK35oaimIth0PZF8A", "review_id": "ksAsFqay75D4XrGJ765LyA", "text": "By far the best chinese food in town with the friendliest staff. After a rough day yesterday i chose to go here over a high end scottsdale restaurant and was so glad I did. The food was amazing as it always is, the waiter made me laugh. I couldn't have asked for a better evening. I would highly recommend this place. Their house chicken is like a drug. Once you try it, your hooked. The sizzling beef plater is also a must. Give this a place a shot. You won't be dissappointed.", "business_id": "3DMvGD8ZmlMQmhwV66hdSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X8hjnv-PSuJ0ASItdwpzqg", "review_id": "Q6Wck0b8HEPvA7L2_49EzA", "text": "After all the good reviews I have to say I was disappointed. Anything fried was overdone, and the chicken and veggie dish was overpriced and bland. The customer service was great, but the food was expensive and sub-par.", "business_id": "3DMvGD8ZmlMQmhwV66hdSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tXhlRAnR3_GoWvewfQni4Q", "review_id": "dx55mpR4LWmLsDNWAid1Mg", "text": "Little dingy inside, but the food was tasty. Not the best chinese food I've had, but the best I've had in Phoenix thus far.", "business_id": "3DMvGD8ZmlMQmhwV66hdSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uCfdp7AH45qanhjzWhYZsw", "review_id": "CYbLqO_x9d9wJ_2ficR37A", "text": "I am loving my new neighborhood Chinese joint, China Garden. I am giving them 5 stars for tasty food at a great price with very excellent accomodating service (not grading for ambiance- just be aware that the dining roomis pretty outdated but still comfortable). Where else can you go for Chinese food for dinner and get a dinner special for $12 or less that includes soup and three appetizers. While we were there our waiter also brought out some little extras to try including the special of the day as well as a fresh baked macaroon. Yum!\n\nUpdate 9/2013 Ok, Chaina Village is still pretty cool but after trying a few more items on the menu I am less impressed by the ingredients as time goes on. Pretty sure they are using canned rather than fresh veggies and their meat is eh. Still tasty but not ideal.", "business_id": "3DMvGD8ZmlMQmhwV66hdSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l26DyU3fkDjTpZQbAvLKnA", "review_id": "gIAA3qKAndtspTN--TwjjQ", "text": "A quick review: I bought two quarts of soup for carry out today, Egg Flower (like egg drop) & Hot and Sour. While I waited I was offer hot tea, which was a great gesture of customer service. Since I believe my order to be ready momentarily I declined the offer. The soups were piping hot and packaged to go not sooner after. The Hot and Sour definitely had more vegetables than I am used but was very hearty. The breakout star was definitely the Egg Flower soup as my mouth is extremely happy as this one also had a great deal of vegetables. Needless to say, I will return for dine in service very soon!", "business_id": "3DMvGD8ZmlMQmhwV66hdSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qTC5cwFBxbsUzjKLHeootg", "review_id": "KYFtN7hezLaThxvbzlaNNQ", "text": "Not so hidden gem indeed!  Flashback to 1980?  Right.  Fantastic service? Check!  What is better than drinking zombies and letting the sweet sounds of Billy Ocean flow over you?  Killing Zombies or actually being by the ocean.  But alas we are in a parking lot in 115 degree heat in Phoenix Arizona.\n\nChina Village is wonderful, one of the few places I would take an out of towner to.  Always solid food and prices.  Have not been let down yet!  Go China Village!  Woohoo! As good as it gets!      \n\n\n(in phoenix Arizona)", "business_id": "3DMvGD8ZmlMQmhwV66hdSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4CgusCZkipvUhvBZrRD46w", "review_id": "j-VL1pxIxTCqjgDVOzwx1Q", "text": "I am giving 3 Stars  solely because the \"waiter with the bow tie\" helped us get through the ordeal of a meal at China Village.\nI regret to say that fellow Yelpers misled me into thinking I was going to get a good meal here.  Made hubby travel quite a distance to try this well reviewed restaurant.  \nHere's the scoop:\nThey charge 1.50 for the noodles that every other restaurant routinely puts on the table.  They charge 1.50 for brown rice per person.  \nOrdered the PHO (a vietnamese soup) which is on the menu although it is a chinese restaurant. The soup which consisted of noodles, chicken and broth was accompanied by very, very fresh basil, cilantro, jalape\u00f1os, bean sprouts and lime.  Ample and fresh.  The soup broth, although it was chicken PHO, had a fishy backdrop taste.  Can't explain it but it was there.  Hubby gave it a 7 on a scale of 1 to 10.\n\nOrdered the Walnut shrimp which was fried so much so that the batter had totally adhered to the shrimp. The crust outside the shrimp was much too thick.  The sauce was nothing more than mayonnaise.  The General Chicken which we had asked for extra spicy was not spicy at all.  When we told the waiter about it, he brought over some \"spicy oil\" to add to the dish to make it spicy.  Who wants to add oil to your food to make it spicy? Why not add chilies to the food while it is being saut\u00e9ed as other restaurants do?  When the orders came out, the server only brought out one brown rice and that we should share it until we  get another one later.  The order of brown rice was small enough to fit in the palm of my small hand and the rice was as hard as a rock.  My culinary savvy told me that the rice had been overly microwaved and that's why it harden so much so that it was inedible. Don't restaurants keep rice in rice cookers to keep it warm??? We showed the waiter to which he said he would bring another rice, but by then we had already finished eating.  I also told him  that I hoped that he wasn't charging us  for that rice.  He said he would go back and modify the bill.  I was stupefied that the reduction was not done immediately considering that I showed him that the rice could bounce off a wall.  \nThe straws I requested at the beginning of our meal never arrived and napkins were in short supply\nAll in all the meal was second rate and I apologize to my hubby for sending him on a wild goose chase 15 miles away from our home thinking we were going to have a lovely Saturday night meal.  And by the way... this is no East Coast type restaurant... FAR from it!", "business_id": "3DMvGD8ZmlMQmhwV66hdSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7nlZJW84Adt6oYn2shnn_g", "review_id": "y9JaG-X_vi1gnlh95x2iZw", "text": "Ambient - Casual dining.  Inside Retro 70s. dim lighting.\n\nService - Its okay.  The only fall back is that the servers only speak a little bit of english, and at times well what you get is what you get. I guess in part it adds to the authenticity of the chinese food. :-)\n\nFood - its good.  I've had their lemon chicken, orange chicken, kung pao shrimp.  all of them pretty tasty.  I enjoy their hot tea, although if you are going to drink something else you have to let them now, because sometimes they only bring the hot tea and that is it.", "business_id": "3DMvGD8ZmlMQmhwV66hdSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4jHu7B5EFewkC3Tl7KP6sw", "review_id": "zuRt5uJSGa2rD8FZehxW1w", "text": "VERY COOL PLACE. It looks like its right out of bladerunner or pulp fiction. The service is probably the best on the planet. The food is probably not the best but. The people are very  nice. Order the moo shoo Its cool how the Waiter puts it together at your table. He calls it \"Chinese burrito\"  I also like the garlic shrimp but its very garlicky.", "business_id": "3DMvGD8ZmlMQmhwV66hdSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PlsSYq7A_1cRJo2pm2qRVQ", "review_id": "2-h7AE7I3AaaG5ixKdxuSg", "text": "The Short:\nA downtown Chinese restaurant still holding onto archetypes linked to 'the good old days.' \n\nThe Pros:\n- Friendly and personable staff.\n- Food comes out fresh and hot.\n- Vintage decor.\n\nThe Cons:\n- One refill maximum on soda.\n- Staff members barely speak English.\n- A singular ingredient often overpowers flavor of food. \n- Restaurant policies are designed for you to eat menu items the way they see fit or spend tons of $$$. ***EX: All items come only with white rice. You have to spend $1.50 for a small cup of friend rice. No substitutions.***\n\n______________________________________________________\n\nThe Story:\n\nI haphazardly found China Village on my way to a concert at the Rhythm Room. I wanted something in my stomach before starting my night of music and debauchery. Before even checking my trusty Yelp app, the restaurant caught my attention with its folksy outside d\u00e9cor. Its exterior resemblance to Chicago's China district convinced me that it would, at the very least, have the basics of (American style) Chinese cuisine mastered. So, ignoring the old idiom, 'never judge a book by its cover,' I parked my car and walked into what ended up being an antiquated social environment. \n\nFirst, I'd like detail the food. The menu is laid out in a similar manner to any local Chinese restaurant across America. I always wondered why these are so similar. Is there a database they buy them from? Does the Chinese government teach its citizens how to sell to Americans prior to getting their passports approved? Is it a subliminal demonstration of the Red Dragon's united might? More than likely, the answer is I just eat too much Chinese food. \n\nChina Village lost some points with me from the very start with their policies. First, sodas, which run $2 for a comically small cup, are limited to a single refill. This is often the highest profit item for restaurants and the owners plan to keep it that way with their authoritarian statute. Second, all items come with white rice. No substitutions. You can purchase a small cup of fried rice for $1.50, but you are still getting a large serving dish of white rice. God help you if you don't eat it all! The judgmental looks I got put me back in the mindset of a preschooler getting lectured about starving Ethiopians for not finishing dinner. \n\nThe dishes are presented in an alluring manner but lack any true substance. I ordered the house chicken, which on the menu boasted a plethora of ingredients. Expecting an orgasm, insert childish laughter here, of subtle and complex flavors; I was surprised when all I could taste was garlic. That's it. It didn't have a hint of poultry, nor a snifter of spice, or even a splash of citrus. Just garlic. On the bright side, I no longer stay awake at night in fear that the kid from Twilight will break through my bedroom window. Not because he played a vampire in a movie, but because all actors are soulless creatures that live off the blood of others and are repelled by garlic. It's just a scientific fact. \n\nLastly, I'd like to detail the atmosphere. The entire d\u00e9cor of the restaurant has been well taken care of but appears as if it hasn't been updated since the '80s. The staff, while genuinely courteous, followed too many stereotypes to not be deliberate. Every decision I made was met with a compliment pertaining to my ability or intelligence. No one spoke more than a few words of broken English and all the servers were women. \n\nI'm just an old chunk of coal. I don't know how to tell authentic Chinese cuisine from that being altered for American tastes. I'm not privy of the social markers indicative to Chinese hospitality. \n\nI do know when front is being put up. I'm understand that just because someone talks or acts a certain way doesn't mean they are creating traditional delicacy. \n\nThe reason for this front became alarmingly apparent while watching fellow patrons of China Village. The less English a hostess spoke the more they were tipped and the happier the customer appeared. It was an experience for them; especially those over 60. \n\nThe workers and owners of this establishment are merely responding to an economic incentive. People are awarding them for acting a certain way. Maybe this reminds them of 'the good old days' when an Asian American was only from China or Japan. There's a chance customers don't realize they are sending hegemonic messages. Overall, I don't think this is done with some malicious intent in mind, but it's not something I want to support. \n\nThe food here isn't really that tasty, and because I'm not into the pageantry being displayed, there is very little reason for me to come back.", "business_id": "3DMvGD8ZmlMQmhwV66hdSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZysDIE6UDtfDEzoZdf43qA", "review_id": "DpwAb1-Iqsh0RRBIUVwmaw", "text": "we ordered three entrees for delivery. it took about forty five minutes and then the delivery guy proceeded to argue with my boyfriend over how much he should tip him. after finally handing over the greasy box with our food in it, we were disgusted to see some form of batter and seeds that should have been my sesame chicken. it was ominously labeled \"HCl.\" the food was disgusting and I can't believe how rude the delivery guy was. we paid 35 dollars for nothing but disappointment. buyer beware. we certainly won't be back here.", "business_id": "3DMvGD8ZmlMQmhwV66hdSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J92bzxYVmyoLHULzh9xNCA", "review_id": "XrTA95giSTGe9PtEu2Dg6g", "text": "This was a big disappointment, especially since this got a good review in the Arizona Republic. Can't quite figure that one out.   I like \"old time\" Chinese food...but this really missed the mark big time. I love egg foo yung and order it in two of our favorite Chinese restaurants...this was like a wet sponge, with the consistency of oatmeal.  Never had anything like this before.  The restaurant is in need of a makeover and is very outdated.  I can see keeping the charm of an older restaurant...but this really needs a facelift. The employees were very nice and helpful...but there is definitely a breakdown in the language barrier.  There are definitely better choices if you like old time traditional Chinese fare.", "business_id": "3DMvGD8ZmlMQmhwV66hdSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dHlNnMw5wAeH_lWWtxJGuQ", "review_id": "Ehpws6paC8NKNgW_JjIZBA", "text": "Hands down my favorite Chinese place I've been to in Phoenix. I've gone through soooo many bad Chinese places in the Valley per recommendations from people who obviously have no idea what good Chinese food tastes like.  I had pretty much given up. I was beyond happy to find this place. The service is fantastic. The staff is sweet, friendly, and often humorous. We've celebrated a birthday here and the staff was kind and accommodating. The food is delicious. The egg drop soup and lo mein are my favorites, but I enjoy everything I eat here honestly.  The prices are great and the food is fresh and they have happily provided adjustments to our orders if we didn't want certain ingredients.  It's not \"traditional\" it's definitely Americanized food, but it's a complete delight.", "business_id": "3DMvGD8ZmlMQmhwV66hdSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EgB2d2zarRZflY0H4azj6g", "review_id": "8EgiqcrZYv8XuGr3gbeJQw", "text": "Super friendly service. My girlfriend and I went here after the Cardinals game. I ordered the hot and sour soup which was great and general chicken. I didn't really care for the suace on the general chicken but that is just me. I would definatley go back and try another dish. Its much more inviting on the inside then it looks.", "business_id": "3DMvGD8ZmlMQmhwV66hdSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3xw_WZz8RYtT-StesKXCaw", "review_id": "tMnc_DRJRyc1Sou7TrfS6Q", "text": "We've been going to this restaurant for about 2 years now. As a little background story, it is family owned and operated. The family immigrated to the US but first spent some time in Vietnam, thus the Vietnamese dished on the menu in addition to the Chinese. \n\nThe place is indeed a bit antiquated in decor but it really makes up for it in food-flavor. The best way to enjoy this place is to go there with a few people and eat the food family-style. Sometimes you get to sit in the big booth table with the lazy-Susan. The last time I was there, I sat with a group of 7 people and each person ordered a different dish. \n\nMy favorites are the House-Chicken which is a lightly battered and fried, and then they pour a light sweet-soy type sauce over it. The hot and sour soup is also very tasty. You can order it extra spicy if you want. It has all kinds of veggies, and shrimp, pork and tofu as well. Another good choice is the fried rice they make: pork or house fried rice are quite delicious. Oh and I almost forgot the walnut shrimp. OMG! DELICIOUS!!!!!!! My pregnant sister can't have enough of that.\n\nThe servers sometimes make fruit drinks that they hand out with crushed ice. I'm not sure if we get those because they know us or just because. We usually have water to drink so I can't comment on soda-pricing. \n\nThe waiters/waitresses have accents because they were not born in the US. Some people should just get over that. \n\nI've been telling other friends about this place and I'll expect to go there again in the next few weeks.", "business_id": "3DMvGD8ZmlMQmhwV66hdSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aYYk3p2V1Bh60wWWNry5TA", "review_id": "Gh7VpZCU7xpsX2tA0UiOcA", "text": "Place has been here for decades. I've never had a bad meal here, and the wait staff are very very friendly. The food is excellent and they have the best hot and sour soup I've ever had!", "business_id": "3DMvGD8ZmlMQmhwV66hdSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bwo_j9OGpZN60T5HxKOTeA", "review_id": "sPCRx51Fw20DbPC6wmZnAg", "text": "We love coming here. Hole in the wall feel, but the prices are reasonable and the food is very good. They make little improvements to the decor as they can. The place is clean and the staff are very friendly. I can't find anything not to like.", "business_id": "3DMvGD8ZmlMQmhwV66hdSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3sFDaWrqp0fiC-_MlCbvXQ", "review_id": "iF4kretE7zBEQkZ-Pkgv7w", "text": "The food is delicious!!!! My family and I all got a dinner special it  comes with soup spring rolls chicken wings... a lot of food for like 13 bucks a person! Everyone is so friendly very chill atmosphere. I am definitely coming back.", "business_id": "3DMvGD8ZmlMQmhwV66hdSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UnXpuhmJYmZARxLx892KKQ", "review_id": "aW8dPMQ9ZY6sZqYsJ7YyJQ", "text": "This place is delicious.   The food is great and so is the service. The lunch special is a really good deal as well. I would recommend the Kung Pa chicken.  It comes out piping hot.  The location id great near Biltmore.", "business_id": "3DMvGD8ZmlMQmhwV66hdSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VuEz4exG3lBmVmkPvw2eag", "review_id": "Pk1eT-MxvgrC9msD1zdt4Q", "text": "Best Chinese (American style) food that I have had in Phoenix. I live in Tempe, but I find myself driving out here to have some spare ribs, sweet and sour pork, chow mein, and hunan chicken. Such a delight in this desert where Chinese food is... not great. It's a bit of a wait sometimes once you order, but definitely worth the wait.", "business_id": "3DMvGD8ZmlMQmhwV66hdSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p4VkQXcLH2FldlgdxqFp9Q", "review_id": "kPd3gDyNkB96_FsT7Bu4Jg", "text": "My all-time favorite Chinese place in Phoenix. Been here over 20 times and never had a bad experience. The food is always spot on. The staff is friendly. Just a great place to go for lunch/dinner or even to go. Get the Schezuan Eggplant my favorite. I am a vegetarian so I get it without pork, which they have no problem modifying. Unlike Autumn Court down the street that threw a fit when I wanted no pork, something about it being a chef special! LOL. They also have AWESOME mai tais.", "business_id": "3DMvGD8ZmlMQmhwV66hdSA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RXY1aJWslMx-3ht7b1n9MA", "review_id": "Puw-95EeFBXcNxS_jNXupQ", "text": "We were stuck for something to grab to eat. Nothing marks this place out: yet another pizza place in yet another strip mall. But the pizza was actually quite good.", "business_id": "VWcaFOSFcDwmFquycBzFyQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J-dnwedkHPv7tv4FLoqoQw", "review_id": "SYLyDTsl1FWpaACm1Hpnmw", "text": "the chicken wings gave me food poisoning.  will avoid in the future.", "business_id": "VWcaFOSFcDwmFquycBzFyQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XpejQYZqVcYGX7fYuYHzSw", "review_id": "2uCgpvpxnOrNzYEIHOS2xQ", "text": "I have to admit, I was a little nervous going to this place.  I've driven by the center literally hundreds of times over the years, and have never noticed the pizza shop.  It was only just recently that I noticed them, based on their sign on the street advertising the lunch special of two slices and a soda for $3.99.  Fast forward to a few weeks later when I was sitting at my desk pondering where to go, but being unable to decide.  My memory bank finally remembered Frank's and away I went.\n\nI gotta admit, I was extremely nervous going in.  Here it was, right in prime lunch hour and there was nary a soul to be seen, other than the guy working there who was in the back (maybe it was Frank!).  Anywho, takes me order, and goes back to make the pie and I sat down and waited.  And waited a little bit more.  Then a guy came in and 'Frank' came out and chatted with him as they appeared to know each other.  Then a little more waiting happened.  I thought it was taking way too long as this point, seems at any other 'slice' joint I go to (Ray's/NYPD/etc.), it's just a few minutes.  Finally, 'Frank' brings my slices out and apologies to me that they were in the oven too long and would I like him to make new ones.  Well...I looked at that pizza, and all I saw was golden brown delicious cheese staring at me.  Which to me, is great when you have nice golden brown cheese.  So I told him no need, it looked great to me, and I started to chow down.\n\nWhile the temperature was hot, and I kind of burned my mouth a bit (stupid lack of self control to wait for it to cool), the pizza was terrific.  I mentioned the cheese before, but the crust was also very good, being nice and crispy on the bottom.  And then, when I got to the thick part, not only was the crust nice and chewy, the bottom was still crispy.  \n\nOverall, a good couple slices of pie.  I'm likely to go back!", "business_id": "VWcaFOSFcDwmFquycBzFyQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_GVAV2LjUWEs9fGjslex_A", "review_id": "3fPdlDZDEMsdVuBsNrInrw", "text": "Great pizza and wings...ok price", "business_id": "VWcaFOSFcDwmFquycBzFyQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "twZoTvWG92ntMVfEvbCnIg", "review_id": "tZwepQR5jdWbzMYyOv2g1A", "text": "Tried this place out recently for dinner and was not very impressed.  Delivery, however, was very quick and they were very friendly on the phone.  Prices are decent, but the pizza was extremely bland.  The wings weren't very tasty either and the fried zucchini/mozzarella was equally as bland.  I would not go so far as to say I would recommend them to a friend.", "business_id": "VWcaFOSFcDwmFquycBzFyQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Z9NyAv05VfWhCIiiAMKrXA", "review_id": "NKqHSLdok-X0GmDopemM9A", "text": "A friend and I decided we'd stop in for a quick bite one day after I bought my very first type writer from the place next door.  Actually we got their cookies and cream Thrifty's ice cream that day and decided we must come back for a slice of pizza another.  So the day finally arrived and I was enamored with the black and white tile inside; always gives me that happy feeling.  Anywho onto the product.  The slice of pizza was made in a timely manner and was also huge and delishious and totally worth the couple of bucks with the drink that came along.  I really cannot wait to go back and try their fish and chips.", "business_id": "VWcaFOSFcDwmFquycBzFyQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f3l2LgpisnbWhoGw2SQ88w", "review_id": "O2vUdg2CZohYrAIA3HhmxA", "text": "First, let me start by telling those reading this that I am born and raised in Jersey. Being here in Phoenix for 4 years had brought me not one good slice of pizza...then I found two good places inside of two weeks. This was one of them.\n\nThe place was what I expected: a run-of-the-mill pizza parlor. Not a chain or a fancy place that happened to make pizza in their spare time. I definitely enjoyed my time there and the pizza was definitely better than average...and that is high praise considering Arizona has dreadful pizza. Period.\n\nI had to knock the review down to three stars due to the fact that I tried to get a few slices after 4pm and was told they didn't have any! That is absurd, to say the least. Great pizza, nice people working there, but terrible practice not to have a pie or two at the ready for slices.\n\nI will be returning...but apparently only for lunch. Maybe if I decide I need a pie or two as well.", "business_id": "VWcaFOSFcDwmFquycBzFyQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f3l2LgpisnbWhoGw2SQ88w", "review_id": "AODBuEnO7uYtVhCIazmnKA", "text": "Went back tonight and had a great sub, along with another excellent pie. An especially good deal as well.\n\nI do have to add that Jackie is a great girl to have working there. She was great on the phone and better in person! She, alone, is reason to go back. So, Frank, KEEP HER!\n\nI will gladly bump this to 5 stars when I can get a slice after 5pm.", "business_id": "VWcaFOSFcDwmFquycBzFyQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9SZBVZ-mxebOVa1BlWFtWw", "review_id": "rVUm9dsj9BQIMqZ1if4NnA", "text": "Stopped into Franks for lunch Saturday after I had dropped off some items for consignment next door.  Couldnt decide what to get, either the 2 slice special or the gyro combo.  So I asked the guy at the register taking my order to choose for me.  \n\nWhat I got was a gyro with fries combo.  The fries were nice and crispy.  And well the gyro was not terrible, but I could tell the meat was probably something you could purchase from a store and then reheat.  It was not from sliced fresh from a gyro loaf like I've gotten from other places.  The slices were too uniform.  Don't get me wrong, it was not all that bad though.  However, to the guy that makes the food....go a little lighter handed with the tzatziki sauce.   \n\nNext time I'm at the store next door around lunchtime, I'll give the Frank's Pizza a go.", "business_id": "VWcaFOSFcDwmFquycBzFyQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5bp3yypTJHYhxEATTql2QQ", "review_id": "XujpZNCFPXOU0paizDga1w", "text": "Family owned business. Good pizza, good specials, decent menu. I personally like the pizza and wing special.", "business_id": "VWcaFOSFcDwmFquycBzFyQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QQl4YXbqWvKqWSPo3fd_YQ", "review_id": "P5DiZdEu5S7D6aFUrnjdew", "text": "Pizza is awesome! Thanks really needed it while I was studying. Lol", "business_id": "VWcaFOSFcDwmFquycBzFyQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "SlCfUUr1Pa7CzzSxbMH1pw", "review_id": "E0VRFLouWy5CIaJ4bofPsA", "text": "Bottom line: best pizza at the best price. My boyfriend and I stop in and get their lunch special (2 pieces of pizza w/ a drink for $3.99). I like that the slices for the lunch special are larger than the slices you get if you just order a whole pizza from them (although their whole pizzas are a great deal too). So basically you're getting 4 slices when you get 2 for the lunch special. All for $8 for the two of us.\n\nAs far as dining-in, I don't usually like to. The place is run-down and not so cute. But I love supporting local businesses and this is a great one. Beats Domino's or the recently stingy Papa John's any day.", "business_id": "VWcaFOSFcDwmFquycBzFyQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b9AcaZPoHEOmZkxP4jZVsw", "review_id": "53qlZJR6MyzP4U4edehDAw", "text": "Let me first say, I like Frank's food. They have a wide selection of food and everything at least USED TO BE great. Seems to be a few months ago something changed... Delivery now takes forever, orders are wrong, customer service is nonexistent, the wings contain little meat now, and no managers to be found. \n\nThe way they've changed their business makes me regret that I had my whole office ordering from them. Granted if you order a cheese steak sandwich, it could be confused with cheese sticks. That's why an order taker should repeat your order back to you. \n\nLast time I had a problem with them was the first time I've ever had a problem. I was hoping it was a one time thing. The manager at the time rectified it with fixing my order and offering me 20% off my next order. Good deal. Even though I had to wait 2+ hours to receive the wrong order, I try to be understanding. \n\nThis time there was no rectification, not even a call returned. I had to wait over an hour for my food when I was quoted 30 minutes. When I called to find out where it was, I was told they were busy. When the delivery driver had to inform me they were out of something (the reason I ordered from them in the first place) AND the order was wrong, I was hungry and cranky to say the least. I called back in to speak to the manager because they gave me an appetizer instead of a sandwich, he was conveniently not there. The order-taker offered to make me a sandwich and deliver it to me personally. I was satisfied with that. To my dissatisfaction, he called me five minutes later with another excuse that it was the end of the night and they had turned off the machines. It's obvious lack of management when a business is open for 15 more minutes and should be taking orders in that time to maintain profitability. So lazy employees decide to take off early. \n\nHopefully they will change back to the way things used to be and I can order in confidence once more. Until then, if you order from them - pick it up so you know if it's wrong right away and you don't have to wait at least twice of the quoted time. If you order delivery, I suggest ordering the exact opposite of what you want. This way, they might get something right. \n\nWhy, Frank's? Why did you have to break my pizza loving heart?", "business_id": "VWcaFOSFcDwmFquycBzFyQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sNfkI6qnPQ0ZYRRbMeQm8w", "review_id": "w0vg4vK7x0Hg9DsPE5hmxw", "text": "The pizza has really never been any good but at one time it was a pizza and wings combo at a decent price. At this point, it's just overpriced greasy food. Bummer.", "business_id": "VWcaFOSFcDwmFquycBzFyQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "el_BsZHqhCZK_VG27TyPBA", "review_id": "PeXBOZCW2crXwtoSTle5uA", "text": "Not really that impressed with this place. I ordered a large pizza and some cherry chipotle BBQ wings.\n\nThe wings were disappointing - the sauce, which I was hoping would at least be interesting, was pretty bland, and the meat didn't have much flavor.\n\nThey forgot to cut the pizza, which was kind of annoying. I tried a few toppings, half sausage and roasted red peppers, and half ham and olives. The sausage was pretty much just sliced hot dogs, and the rest of the toppings were not noteworthy. The rest of the pizza was equally not noteworthy.\n\nOverall, just overpriced and not that great.", "business_id": "VWcaFOSFcDwmFquycBzFyQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a6XCh_SYEwY8jeCO4FYqaA", "review_id": "tlQ5HsRmK7I1npF3WFxTPA", "text": "Delivery was quick. However the pizza was like cardboard with burned cheese, and bland. I ordered a 2 liter soda pop online, and was told by the delivery driver that they were out and would give me a credit for next time i ordered from them. That was unacceptable, as i am never ordering from them again. The delivery driver did not understand my frustration with that and was rude and condescending when i complained.", "business_id": "VWcaFOSFcDwmFquycBzFyQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8r_fNxTYhJC_7FBVaEOB1Q", "review_id": "u62ABRAW5TSBoggmNiUL_g", "text": "I got the 2 slice medium drink combo. The flavor of the pizza was good but very thin. I put the slices on each other and it barely made the thickness of a normal slice. But for 4 dollars its def worth it.", "business_id": "VWcaFOSFcDwmFquycBzFyQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9ZGzDs2nNxHz6QiCiiyZoA", "review_id": "GrxkGHqNUMPcea-tp9ZApw", "text": "The pizza was ok but the service was terrible. I stopped in for a quick lunch and got the slice special but it ended up taking an hour after waiting several minutes for someone at the front counter and then again for the slices. The place was empty other than myself, yet I couldn't get any help/service.", "business_id": "VWcaFOSFcDwmFquycBzFyQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YPQTq60n9kk6TeEpKwazUg", "review_id": "H9S3nfBoxL3VaMSw5R6oAQ", "text": "Food was good. We order Italian subs and fries. Ingredients were fresh! The person working was very friendly, BUT it absolutely took forever to get our food. After a long morning of hiking we may have been a little famished, so I tried not to exaggerate, but after waiting over 40 minutes for a sandwich we were justified in feeling a bit frustrated. We were the only people there and there were three people working. Overall I saw one or two people stopping for pizza pick-up so maybe that's the way to go?", "business_id": "VWcaFOSFcDwmFquycBzFyQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iOwgknqdvcxNz6FRtjPlMA", "review_id": "O_g6kpp2SK0Q4zpRCJqXgA", "text": "We contracted with Zee Best to have the floors cleaned at our business. \n\nMy wife set up the initial appointment and explained in detail what we needed done. The owner quoted her a price and the appointment was scheduled. \n\nFirst Attempt: \n\nOn the day of the scheduled cleaning the technician was 45 minutes late. We had to reschedule as our employees were not able to wait around for the technician to show up. The appointment was rescheduled for the following week. \n\nSecond Attempt: \n\nThe technician showed up the following week on time but immediately said that the charge for cleaning would be double what the owner quoted us the previous week. The technician said we were quoted basic cleaning prices and not the deep cleaning (grout + tile) that we needed. My wife and I were out of town and the technician proceeded with only the basic tile cleaning. \n\nUpon our return we found that the floors still were very dirty and even the basic cleaning that was done was sub-par. \n\nWhen my wife called the owner Abraham to discuss the issue he began yelling at her over the phone. She explained that she was the customer and he shouldn't be talking to her in this way. His anger escalated and she ended the call. \n\nNow we need to basically start over again. \n\nI do not recommend this cleaning service at all. \n\ndoug p.", "business_id": "G_BJabq5HDoDLZe77a-ULA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A26PGvuiOB4YUCaFtqPXSw", "review_id": "1ROkMvez47TFPmkMqBK87A", "text": "I was quoted $75 to clean a household dryer vent, plus $10 trip fee, plus tax.  When the tech arrived, I was told that it would be another $50 for him to go on the roof to blow the stand pipe clean.  I agreed to overcharge, but he did not have a ladder. I went and fetched a ladder, and he said the flex hose on the back of the dryer was too long.  I asked him to cut it to the proper length after he blew it clear.  He did not have any duct tape!  End cost using my equipment. $147 plus.  100% over the advertized price.", "business_id": "G_BJabq5HDoDLZe77a-ULA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZjjiHo4fAeIY8hr911I1cQ", "review_id": "CQrb2J-pXJAfSTKkGOKKtw", "text": "My wife called Zee Best and, after her 3rd conversation with the owner, John, was able to get a quote to have a townhouse occupied by tenants cleaned. We explained we have a coupon from their website. The quote was for 4 rooms, a hallway and a stair case and was between $125-150 (each room was $15 and the coupon, which I have saved off of their website says that pre-treatment is included). John also reassured us that the price would be the same as in years past (we've used them for 3 consecutive tenants), except that there is a $10 trip charge they've recently started charging. \n\nOn the day of the cleaning (the following day), the technician who visited the townhouse called me and told me the price would be $195. I explained to him that we had a quote of $125 to $150 and that in years past the cost was $115 (so we expect the cost will be $125). The technician told me that the price of $125 is accurate, but there is $70 of pre-treatment, which was a deal (he told me it would normally be 700 ft at $.20). I explained that the coupon says pre-treatment is included and when he said it wasn't, I told him that I am sorry but that is not what I was quoted and he should go home. The technician then asked me \"well what are you willing to pay\"? He was clearly upset and told me at least twice that he just drove 40 miles. I explained that it isn't my fault that they service an area so far from the trucks or that his boss drastically misquoted the price. He then asked me if I'd pay $180, \"no\", how about $170, \"no\", how about $160, \"no\", how about $150, \"fine\". At that point I wanted to stop arguing with him as all of this was occurring with my brand new tenant (2nd day in unit) present as he took the day off of work to be home with the technician. I figured I'd call John after, explain to him that we had paid $115 each of the previous 2 years, and that we could just adjust this to $125. \n\nWhen I called John, I got basic belligerence. He first told me that he asked my wife how dirty the carpet is. Not sure what that means, but that was never asked. Plus the quote was $125-150 with an assurance that it would be the same price as last year plus $10. When I attempted to reason with John, he called me a liar (re: what the coupon on his website says), my wife a liar (re: her statement that he never asked how dirty the carpet was) and never responded to why the cost wasn't the exact same as previous years, plus $10 like was quoted. John wouldn't let me speak and just spoke over me, stating he never should have quoted me (with which I agreed). The carpet was in the exact same shape (several stains) as it was after previous tenants. Zee Best couldn't remove the stains in years past and I didn't expect them to this time (which they didn't). I just wanted a clean carpet (i.e. no dirt) for my new tenant. The conversation ended with John finishing yelling at me and promptly hanging up.\n\nThe cleaning was average at best and the hassle and renegotiation makes it a no-brainer to avoid this company.", "business_id": "G_BJabq5HDoDLZe77a-ULA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZjjiHo4fAeIY8hr911I1cQ", "review_id": "IbrgQz66uDbXJPJD3SFKBw", "text": "Update: Filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau on 6/5/13... to date the company has not cared enough to respond.   Make sure you think twice.", "business_id": "G_BJabq5HDoDLZe77a-ULA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "FVXmEq0fNP_ZztfPdefHFw", "text": "It's a big health food store. \n\nReally big. \n\nSo big that they have walls full of things that I didn't know could fill walls: Almost infinite varieties of vitamins, protein shakes, extracts, tinctures, you name it. They probably have several different choices for just about any exotic elixir you could possibly need. Or want.\n\nAnd, they have a loyalty program that allows you to buy the second of whatever at half-price, even on a later visit (within 60 days). \n\nTheir sales are usually pretty good. Some items are on sale but not on the flyer, so it's good to ask the clerk.\n\nThe people here know their stuff well, and spend more than enough time with every customer. Even the wacky ones.", "business_id": "ti3-TiY1y6X8-VJMGNMJnQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YwsP21V2ATnquSHJqQj00Q", "review_id": "Jxh1X7HkSvSEaTEtXlnVhg", "text": "Quick stop to pick up some protein powder... and as I browsed their shelves, I found myself with questions.  I was approached by someone very knowledgeable about the majority of the products offered.  She did not try to \"push\" anything on me but with her additional info made me feel good about my purchases.", "business_id": "ti3-TiY1y6X8-VJMGNMJnQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bGjGAC_emJT3hWySi05QXQ", "review_id": "lC_8ec7t1nLJ_ru1rK8Jsg", "text": "This is the best place I have ever been to stock up on protein and energy drinks.  Alex, the manager is always super helpful along with ALL the staff.  I have never had a bad customer service experience.  I went there at least once a week since they opened and now once a month now that I live in Chicago.  Great selection, highly knowledgable staff.", "business_id": "ti3-TiY1y6X8-VJMGNMJnQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OC_Yqiuvf17BYpsX9Bw5rg", "review_id": "_nGCSIU3hEY8-wh85-JqCw", "text": "I was on the hunt for Argan Oil (great for hair and skin) and I initially went to Trader Joe's next door. The woman there said to try Hi Health and so I did even though I never go here. I asked one of the female employees there if they had Argan Oil and she said they did not. She didn't even look around first or ask anyone...As I was about to walk away one of her male coworkers spoke up and said he did think they carried Argan Oil. After searching for a minute he found it for me!! I left a happy customer.", "business_id": "ti3-TiY1y6X8-VJMGNMJnQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "v1Z-ksneYaA7O_mtpwjsqg", "text": "Williams-Sonoma, how I love thee....  Rather than counting the ways, I can say it all in one sentence - it makes me want to cook.  If you knew me, you'd know how much that was saying....\n\nFrom the pots and pans to the cook ware to the appliances to the cook books to the linens to the pre-made mixes/sauces to the freaking cookie sheets!  I love it all!  All of it!  I'm a microwave kind of girl, and walking out of here I find myself pining over the perfect cast iron pot.  I'm telling you, it does things to you.  I've bought SO much from here for Christmas gifts!  \n\nAnd - they usually have great sales!  Selling dreams of the perfect kitchen/meal/home - every day....", "business_id": "31bXixwy2GNmRlhpl21reA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "AQum4T1dROG2taFhCWNkDA", "review_id": "LXOHQWXfzENfi28Q7U1b9A", "text": "Williams-Sonoma is not so great as people say it is when it comes to buying their coffee pots. \nFirst of all they really need to hire people who know about coffee pots and also make sure their coffee pots really function. \nI use to love Williams-Sonoma until we started having the worst problems after buying their coffee pots. Cusine Art Coffee pot that cost over $100 didn't work properly. We would end up with burnt tasting coffee. \nBefore that we ordered their Italian coffee maker, Bialetti \"Moka Express\" Stove Top Espresso Maker. Later on we ended up with metallic tasting coffee and returned it to the same shop. \nSurprisingly after letting them know about the coffee pot problems a month later they still had the same coffee pots there. But on the very bottom shelf. \nWe didn't have any problems getting our money back or store credit. \nBasically don't buy their coffee pots. \nOn top of that when the employee would ask us if we had any questions they couldn't even answer any questions about coffee pots. \nOther than that all their other items are pretty functional. So far.", "business_id": "31bXixwy2GNmRlhpl21reA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "QrOSr8bzAjpIgyNftDLUBg", "review_id": "l6VW3uEs77qMABH0_Icr5A", "text": "Everyone has a vice and I am quick to admit that mine is Williams-Sonoma.  It started off innocent enough.  I would browse every now and again and marvel at the array of products.  Back then, I would never really buy anything, but I would promise myself that I could have whatever I wanted once I renovated my kitchen.  It took me a long time to achieve that goal, but eventually I did.  Then the flirtation blossomed into my first purchase.  My torrid affair with Williams-Sonoma has been raging for a couple of years now.\n\nIn Phoenix, the Biltmore Fashion Park store is my favorite Williams-Sonoma location.  The one at the Fashion Square is okay, but it feels cramped.  I travel for business and I seek out Williams-Sonoma stores on the road.  The one in Oak Brook (suburban Chicago) is nice.  The store in Walnut Creek, CA is also nice.  The new flagship in Union Square in San Francisco is like Williams-Sonoma Mecca!  It's four floors of everything Williams-Sonoma carries as well as artifacts from Chuck Williams' own kitchen.  It's like a Williams-Sonoma museum combined with the entire product line.  As a side note, the original Williams-Sonoma store that was on the square in Sonoma has been closed.  The Union Square store replaced it.\n\nWilliams-Sonoma is the best!  The products are all of the finest quality and they stand by everything they sell.  If you ever have a problem, they will take the item back with no questions asked and give you store credit if you don't have your receipt.    \nI've bought everything at Williams-Sonoma from my Le Creuset Doufeu to Fleur de Sel French sea salt.  If you love to cook, this is the place for you.  If you bake or cook a lot, be sure to check out their All-Clad Stainless Steel Measuring Cups & Spoons.  The measuring cups are adorable because they're miniature versions of the All-Clad saucepan.  For standard measures, they offer sets of both four cups and spoons: 1/4, 1/3, 1/2 and 1 cup; 1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 1 tsp and 1 Tbs.  The really handy items are the odd-size sets.  They offer sets of both cups and spoons in the following odd sizes: 2/3 cup, 3/4 cup and 1 1/2 cups; 2 tsp, 1 1/2 Tbs and 2 Tbs.  All the spoons stack together into a cute space-saving group.  All four sets of measures make an awesome gift!\n\nDon't overlook their website.  Sometimes they will have Special Offers for products online that can be upwards of 50% off of the same items in the stores.  This drives the BF a bit crazy because he thinks their pricing should be consistent across all retail channels, but I'm willing to check their website frequently as I have found a number of bargains online.", "business_id": "31bXixwy2GNmRlhpl21reA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "AQum4T1dROG2taFhCWNkDA", "review_id": "RwTwUsV1oPX_wARnRek-eg", "text": "Fancy  shop with great kitchen items that I would use for our kitchen. \nIt seems whenever I go in there their products don't work. \nAvoid ordering any of their coffee pots because we had to return them twice in a row. It seems like whenever we walk in there the employees don't seem to be knowledgeable about the products there. \nI give this store three stars for having a variety of kitchen items and an enchanting place to visit.", "business_id": "31bXixwy2GNmRlhpl21reA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "W_QXYA7A0IhMrvbckz7eVg", "review_id": "1HBxGu6IhTh4RPqcshMx9w", "text": "I like this Williams-Sonoma best.  It is always the cleanest, best stocked, and quietest location.  I think the fact that Biltmore is not as frequented as other larger malls helps.  The employees here are always friendly, and thankfully I have never found them to be pushy.  They greet me and then leave me to do my lusting... I mean shopping.  Great store if you are in the need of higher-end, fantastic quality kitchen products.", "business_id": "31bXixwy2GNmRlhpl21reA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "J72XoQspNBmPsX2iKl2YvA", "review_id": "QY-VyhPKpcTJ37kunMRjdQ", "text": "Attended the 12/4/2010 Technique Class (complimentary) : The Holiday Dinner\na) Eggnog with Nutmeg and Cinnamon\nb) Standing Rib Roast with Yorkshire Pudding\nc) Creamy Gratin of Winter Root Vegetables\nd) Chestnut Panettone Bread Pudding\n\nAll very tasty and very informative plus price was right...\n\nIf I were so inclined to cook  a standing rib roast a remote meat thermometer would be useful.  Remove roast when 125 is reached and let it rest for 15 minutes.  Don't poke meat or juices will escape...", "business_id": "31bXixwy2GNmRlhpl21reA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZP20a41dAYlbHGrFjXndXg", "review_id": "0Xu_iajADEVMtWC7C9AOlw", "text": "I wish I had a lot of money that I could spend in this store. They have so much cool baking stuff here. They have great cookie cutters Star Wars ones even. Everyone is always nice when I come in.", "business_id": "31bXixwy2GNmRlhpl21reA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z2FHsDtPqhhJg00-xn4EcQ", "review_id": "tNSkcQC7r1C-okHE1GKmzQ", "text": "I LOVE THIS PLACE !! They have anything and EVERYTHING you could possibly need for cooking baking and anything that has to do with preparation of foods. Its a little on the $$Pricey side of where your coins might be at the time but chances are well worth the money. They have spices, unique brands, imports, gadgets, scrubbers...... I could go on but I am sure I missed a few items, but once you go and check it out for yourself,  what I may have missed could be your new surprise !! PS THEY GIFT WRAP FOR FREE !! BONUS ! (and its the professional shrink wrap style too)", "business_id": "31bXixwy2GNmRlhpl21reA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "x4eIi_YiwKj1pzcspeLt-Q", "review_id": "6KTCCmY87Oxp93TYbj2pJQ", "text": "My mother received a Williams-Sonoma Le Creuset stock pot in the color OCEAN which is exclusive to this company.  There was a lovely display for this in the Biltmore store, so I purchased it for her in November for her birthday.\n\nIn December, my father called from Scottsdale to ask me about the color and the company that produced the Stock Pot. My mom apparently loves it a lot and wanted more pieces.  He drove to Williams and Sonoma in Scottsdale Fashion Square and it was an unproductive trip. The store staff was not familiar with the color, and didn't have anything to offer him - they told him to purchase it online.  \n\nUpon hearing this, I called the Scottsdale and the Biltmore Stores.  The Scottsdale store person had never heard of this color, but he indeed had some pieces in stock. He actually made me to go the website and give him model numbers of things I was hoping to find. It was really crazy.\n\nI called Cindy in the Biltmore Store and she was quick to respond that she knew EXACTLY what the color was, she knew they had a floor display of the color and the pots and various other pieces (frying pans, tea kettle, etc.)  She also agreed to put a few pieces aside on hold for my Dad so he could look at them quickly and easily without any confusion.  My Dad drove down this week and found all the items he wanted to purchase super quickly and he said he did not deal with Cindy, but that the experience he had was very good.  He also loved the Biltmore mall and found the parking easy and meandered over to Macy's to get her some Estee Lauder perfume as well.\n\nThank you Williams-Sonoma!!!  My mother is going to have a great Christmas.  And yes, this is a spoiler, but my parents are not likely to check yelp reviews...but if you run into my Mom, keep this a secret for a couple more days!", "business_id": "31bXixwy2GNmRlhpl21reA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 10, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "09PAr_tK2jjR4Wyh60ikVg", "text": "I have a serious crush on every Williams Sonoma, but this one in particular is close to my heart. The staff is always very friendly and welcoming to me anytime I shop there. I've had fun buying items off our registry with gift cards and when the toaster we received didn't work, they happily exchanged it for a new one. \n\nLike other Williams Sonomas, their quality of products is great but they also incorporate a local feel into their shop as well. They host artisan and technique classes on the weekends and when they do, they bring in local products to use during their classes and the local chefs to do the demos. It's a great local touch!", "business_id": "31bXixwy2GNmRlhpl21reA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gcyEUr4DXcbjnGRAWFtfAQ", "review_id": "wsZxs_xQ-wOJF6687LNEIQ", "text": "What a great shop! As crazy as it sounds, I've never been in here! For a cooking nut like me, that's just bonkers. They have every single awesome cooking toy you could ever want and WAAY more. They also have tons of sauces, rubs, seasonings etc to play around with. The only draw back is it's VERY pricey, although it's all super quality stuff. They DO have classes every Sunday at 11. The wife and I are going to attend a pasta making class this Sunday!", "business_id": "31bXixwy2GNmRlhpl21reA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KvWny9qUZJKrqo_LYesgSg", "review_id": "yzzRoUWIDr1eKOG7xWXShQ", "text": "This place has the most amazing kitchen gadgets. Things I would NEVER even fathom having in my kitchen. It's so fun!  I wish I had the money to buy everything!  I usually do come in here to buy their silicon with wooden handle spoon and spatula though.  They are sturdy and I can use them on just about anything.  \n\nThey do have free cooking classes on Sunday's at this location.  They recommend that you call and RSVP though in case it's a popular course and they don't have enough food to go around.  \n\nThey are all really friendly there and very helpful with any questions that you may have.", "business_id": "31bXixwy2GNmRlhpl21reA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ST8Yzlk2MqKlcaLqL2djBg", "review_id": "kbajetWS8BcGQ1VLb1_5cQ", "text": "of course this place has the best and coolest kitchen stuff. a stop on our Elite Yelp event, we were treated to a miniature cooking demo with some of their products. the chefs were funny and very personable. they cooked up some pies and pizzas for the group. \n\ni do like browsing. it's a bit out of my budget (sorry honey, i know you love kitchen gear). something i didn't know about williams sonoma....they host artisan and technique classes....and even will show you how to use a real chefs knife for free if you are like me and normally use whatever is handy to chop things.\n\na great shop, great products, great service.", "business_id": "31bXixwy2GNmRlhpl21reA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "y5_vrqIylhXMrejM_-x_vA", "review_id": "JECp0s63YI0sDxdEzWWasQ", "text": "This store has the most beautiful kitchen items and is jam-packed with artisan goodies to make our home cooking easier. You immediately start thinking of how you can justify buying something. I'll make spring form-tarts every weekend! I can use these red placemats for at least 3 holidays! I need a better mixer to handle all the produce from our garden! \nAlso, I had no idea that they offer free cooking demonstrations and will teach you how to hold a knife properly or how to chop an onion? On this trip they were demonstrating pizza making 101 using their artisan dough mix, along with fresh toppings, in their pizza maker! They also have a fantastic mini pie maker that utilized some of their pie dough and filling and made mini pies in 7 minutes!! Sure they are highlighting their products, but they also tell you variations of use with your own homemade ingredients as well. \nThe staff was wonderful! Upbeat and friendly, it makes shopping here even more fun!", "business_id": "31bXixwy2GNmRlhpl21reA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hn_DclKLzdxABRGGAuqKgg", "review_id": "f4MlYTcK-1L2D5q2cMmd9w", "text": "This is one of the nicest Williams-Sonoma stores I've seen in terms of how the merchandise is set up. The store is clean and immaculate. Everything is so well organized, and it isn't too cluttered. The people who work there aren't the friendliest, but it's such a well displayed store (and it's so close to me) that I'll go back.\n\nIf you're looking for high quality cookware and bakeware, or maybe some specialty food items, definitely give Williams-Sonoma a try. It's pricey, but the products are excellent.", "business_id": "31bXixwy2GNmRlhpl21reA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2hXL2ExBsgjJNpm6BJy0lg", "review_id": "T4ITKvwQf_6XKxAsRV3cyg", "text": "Just when you thought your kitchen was stocked, one visit to Williams Sonoma and you will think otherwise. I've always enjoyed this store, as they have so many fun gadgets to make your at home culinary experiences so much easier. My husband and I registered here for our wedding, and there's nothing more fun than shopping for all of the quality kitchen items they offer with someone else's money. Not only is it fun perusing all of the items in the store, but the extra enjoyment comes from the delicious samples they always have. \n\nWhat's also great is that they offer free cooking demos every Saturday. I went to the one last weekend, and learned how to make fresh pasta and then got to sample it! The staff here is always very accommodating and helpful. I will return many more times for that kitchen item I never thought I needed.", "business_id": "31bXixwy2GNmRlhpl21reA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rjsx6_pSqwl0zuiwa_tI2g", "review_id": "1Pv-hBZxhZFhmyd9CerQEA", "text": "I've always loved Williams-Sonoma!  It is more than a kitchen store; it is an experience! A great place to buy presents!\n\nYes, you can just go in there and buy whatever you need for your gourmet kitchen, or a unique gift for your best friend or your mother. But WS staff is there for more than just to sell you high end kitchen delights. They will teach you how to use your new purchases and the many options that are available that you had no idea you wanted or even needed.\n\nThe staff is well-trained, not your usual retail sales clerks, but men and women who know their inventory and how it can make a difference in your cooking life and they aren't afraid to tell you.\n\nThe WS staff at the Biltmore are on the top end of the sales scale. They are there to teach you what they have in the store, what you might need to fulfill your every kitchen desire and what you cannot live without. Yep, I challenge you to get out of there without buying at least one thing, or learning how to cook something you didn't even know you wanted.  Williams-Sonoma is a playground for cooks of all levels. And, if you are like me and not a chef . . .it is a great place to buy wedding and Holiday presents.", "business_id": "31bXixwy2GNmRlhpl21reA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KJDymAcoPiW_vuqthGxfpQ", "review_id": "97DpMOivkuhv2MtxFsKW5w", "text": "The delicious smells that come out of this place drag us into this store against our will!  But seriously though, it smells awesome - especially at this time of year when the pumpkin spice smell drifts out onto the sidewalk some distance away from location!\n\nThis is a well organized, clean and friendly location.  It also happens to be in a great location with other shops that you can visit and make a trip out of it!  \n\nOverall: A\nGreat location.  Great smells.  Go.", "business_id": "31bXixwy2GNmRlhpl21reA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 10, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "F6QsMoJdvtohlbnST-fDyQ", "review_id": "NSCJHXztx3C6YBzqZ0Ke6w", "text": "This store has been here at the Biltmore for as long as I can remember.\n When I bought my first house. This is where I came to get all the things I always wanted. \nI had shopped here before ,but this time I could really go to town, and yes I got myself in debt doing it. But, it was awesome!\nHere we are in 2013 and this shop is still going strong. I have always loved all the wonderful things here that you really cannot find anywhere else.\nI have so many cool little gadgets from this shop.\nThe best part is ,I DO NOT COOK!\nAt least not very often. One day I will,but I love going out to eat so much.\nBut, I still love Williams-Sonoma, because, they even sell food here.\nPlus, they gift wrap as well.  YES!", "business_id": "31bXixwy2GNmRlhpl21reA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "e4TQFVfepzHf--hnBsjntg", "review_id": "QJmpMQgD01hSbCdgNcRBhA", "text": "I really need to write a full review, but just haven't had the time... so I will second everything in David B.'s review.  More later...", "business_id": "rlApP8IHKEW8eERHhZpdOg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HvaVgP0S0dFaCbBDIQIkag", "review_id": "foc5FvgdJoXTYthF99ZXmA", "text": "Alan did a beautiful job with two pieces I brought to him. It's my first framing experience in Phoenix, but I have no reason to shop around. Plus, he has very cool art installations in his lobby that make me wish, for the millionth time, that I had a couple thousand bucks lying around to spend on arte.", "business_id": "rlApP8IHKEW8eERHhZpdOg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k70661DGl6azJ_2G5GqBfQ", "review_id": "E_SLQtInMey5DUr15RRP4A", "text": "Last Christmas I bought a beautiful Jason Hill print (the Phoenix Financial Center, if you must know). I needed to get it framed to give to my boyfriend and I knew I couldn't take it to Micheal's. After searching a bit on Yelp! I came across some great recommendations for Framin Works.\n\nThe gal who helped me (Catherine - sp?) was very helpful and she took the time to get a good sense of what I was looking for. I am not well-versed in the art of framing, nor do have a particularly good eye for what makes things pop. She helped me pick the perfect frame, double mats, and even ordered a special mat for me! I was a little uncertain about the frame at first, but it turned out beautifully and my boyfriend love Love LOVES it!\n\nThe cost was very reasonable for framing and they even had a first-time-customer coupon on their website.\n\nThe next time I need something framed, I will take it to Framin Works.", "business_id": "rlApP8IHKEW8eERHhZpdOg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6GA9cWPzKQV6upEVjODbOA", "review_id": "rQ7VupB1GnbHDkeYHLbAbQ", "text": "Alan at Framin' Works does excellent work!  I don't get things framed very often, but a friend gave me a limited edition photograph recently, and I did not want to take it to a chain shop.  \n\nThe Yelpers that led me to Framin' Works are absolutely right, Alan is a pro and helped me find exactly the right materials and presentation format for my unusual photo.  I'm very picky about mats and sizing, but Framin' Works has the latest in technology - Alan set up my materials and we checked out different proportions right there on the computer screen.  It was great to know how my art would look before it was finalized, that gave me peace of mind knowing that it would be perfect when I picked it up, which it was!   As Arnold says, \"I'll be back\".", "business_id": "rlApP8IHKEW8eERHhZpdOg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ND95DgvN7ba8MabfXE3lsw", "review_id": "6u9qkjlY1v78tq2dgVxh5Q", "text": "As I get older I'd like to think that my tastes are becoming more refined. That is to say, rather than having a poster tacked to the wall, I now prefer that said poster is framed. \n\nAfter spending a whopping ten bucks on two original photos I decided that I needed some custom framing done. Thanks to Yelp I found Framin' Works. \n\nThe shop itself is a large open space with many works in progress. Alan, the proprietor, clearly knows his business. I explained what I had in mind and in no time at all I had several samples laid out. It was a painless process. I left with the understanding that he'd call when my frames were done. \n\nSeveral weeks later I got a very apologetic call from Alan. It would seem that while he was on vacation some of the workload fell behind. It wasn't a big deal and my photos were beautifully framed. \n\nMy only dilemma now is that, though I intended to hang the photos in the bathroom, they look too good for that.", "business_id": "rlApP8IHKEW8eERHhZpdOg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RkYXaUiSWLJA6pkBlByyng", "review_id": "rF4RSejgL5bXu-OcbYtSYw", "text": "Alan totally helped me out a couple weeks ago when I was in a rush to get a family photo framed. I found him thanks to yelpers stating how awesome he was- and they were 100% right. He was friendly, professional, does beautiful work and for a very reasonable price. I will never go anywhere else for my framing needs again. Thanks, Alan! :)", "business_id": "rlApP8IHKEW8eERHhZpdOg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_9I4xSr83_lJjWw6ihA26w", "review_id": "SQpGnpWB0KJb5BmoFfwKCw", "text": "Here's the thing - the customer service was excellent. As an experienced customer service supervisor, I know what good service looks like, and I felt like a valued customer. These prices, however, are ludicrous. I was given a quote on framing that ranged from $240-350. Astounded that the prices would be so high (and at an already discounted 25%, no less), I drove down the street to Hobby Lobby, where I purchased all of the materials that would have been used in framing my product. I completed the project within 45 minutes (as opposed to the week timeframe I was quoted at Framin' Works). Oh, and I paid $39. I know that the owners are trying hard and appreciate our business, but they can't expect to bring in much with those types of prices.", "business_id": "rlApP8IHKEW8eERHhZpdOg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DnSDTBU1wZZXLNSw5eQbjg", "review_id": "znddQA-Wp8ZP0l-awLN36g", "text": "I've been into Framin' Works 3 times now - having a total of 9 pieces framed. Each time I've been extremely impressed by Alan's excellent advice on frames/mats, great service and equally excellent quality of work. Good selection of frames & mats. I highly recommend Framin' Works - all my framing work will continue to go here.", "business_id": "rlApP8IHKEW8eERHhZpdOg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gjl-sAiljR2HLRN2oN5VeA", "review_id": "QuGYctLgeIKGa_88xLXD7A", "text": "Found Framing' Works on Yelp...  Shop was tricky to find but once there all was good.  Alan was great to work with...patient while trying to put the perfect mat and frame together for my husband's Christmas gift.  A few weeks out, I was worried I'd left the project too late to get it back in time, but Alan said it would be done.  It was done quickly and beautifully!  Will definitely go back!", "business_id": "rlApP8IHKEW8eERHhZpdOg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ix1Yzo9k121JvhndgxvjBQ", "review_id": "499Gr5CGxIuNnbAFSrxqPg", "text": "This store is great. Helpful and friendly. They have paper and crayons for kids. They gave me a coupon and a free print!", "business_id": "rlApP8IHKEW8eERHhZpdOg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6fboUxwhAsUMx1F9yCzlMQ", "review_id": "ut5S4Pnaeyda1tJNhGiDIA", "text": "Framin' Works rocks!\n\nI was given a beautiful photo print as a gift and I quickly realized it needed a professional framing job.  I did a bit of hunting for a quality frame shop and found Framin' Works.  I stopped in with my print and was greeted by Alan.  He was extremely friendly and helpful.  We had a frame and mat picked out in no time and I left the print in his capable hands.  Upon my return to pick up the finished product I was extremely pleased with the quality of their work.  So pleased that I brought in a couple other small prints that had been packed away for years to be properly matted and framed as well.  Once again, Alan and Neil helped me make excellent framing and mat choices that really show off each piece.  I just picked them up a few days ago and they look fabulous. \n\nProfessional framing done right is totally worth it.  The folks at Framin' Works really know what they are doing technically and they have a great eye for what will make your piece of art really pop.  Not to mention that I am always happy to support awesome local businesses.", "business_id": "rlApP8IHKEW8eERHhZpdOg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y_4K2mPA8P5q0svz0qWO2g", "review_id": "kXQKxHy9m0WpUB7v188-yQ", "text": "I just went in today to have two paintings framed and they were not only great on the phone with my time constraint and getting me a cost up front, they went the extra mile when I was in the store. They let me bring in my puppy and even gave him a treat which in hot Az is a big help. They also got me a couple options of stock frame which was above and beyond. Great local business, def worth the slight drive!", "business_id": "rlApP8IHKEW8eERHhZpdOg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2CurWJras22cFXdIdrhmKQ", "review_id": "R7fQ7HpZLXbR0Pgt9n_KBw", "text": "Was referred by a family member a few years ago and they have never disappointed. Allen has always gotten my holiday framing projects done on schedule and at the highest quality. They've even coached me through sizing and canvas issues when I've enlarged photos all of which have turned out great. Take a look for yourself...", "business_id": "rlApP8IHKEW8eERHhZpdOg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jdf3Djkxa6YQjhyd_YCCXQ", "review_id": "Y1sTyqNVKlnHm1KSHxO4Mw", "text": "Found Framin Works on Yelp. and was not disappointed. I had a very large picture that needed framing. In the past, I had gone the easy route, and gone to Michaels for all my framing needs. The picture I had was so large that I decided to call them with the dimensions of the picture and tell them what I was looking to have done. The lowest prices they quoted me was almost $400, and that was with a 60%+20% off coupon!!! i decided to try Framin works, and saved over $100 off the lowest price that Michael's had quoted me. Granted, this price included a 25% off coupon, but I still thought the price was very fair. When I brought the picture in, the owner was very fair and didn't try to oversell me. He actually, told me that all I really needed for the picture was a new frame. He said the glass was fine, and that matting was in pretty good shape. I ended up replacing the matting and the frame. The finished product was great. I will definitely be back!", "business_id": "rlApP8IHKEW8eERHhZpdOg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sEWeeq41k4ohBz4jS_iGRw", "review_id": "ielJLq2t-CvRKq1oK176qg", "text": "Guess what?  I'm a guy and I can sew a button back on and sew a small, albeit ugly, patch on torn fabric.  But that's it, I cant needlepoint or anything.\n\nI had a few items to be repaired and one item to get hemmed. Good prices, $5 per repair, and $10 for the hemming.\n\nVery nice work done by a couple of friendly ladies.", "business_id": "OreGIQraIaINz_43wuoYew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_JUAxvr5DSEcHTvvXnUsxg", "review_id": "Q1DFxHOGHKmvNLhe5xVByQ", "text": "The ladies are friendly and quick....sure, they may be a bit brisk, but it totally makes sense to me....these chicks are all about getting it done.\n\nI needed to get pants hemmed for a wedding and was glad to see this shop right down the road from my place. They did a cuffed hem in two days for $14. \n\nGreat, professional, and quick. Old school awesome.", "business_id": "OreGIQraIaINz_43wuoYew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vn3lecMsL3kXVe-7hg3gLg", "review_id": "cButPo1Qm4PqCUqw7fqq1A", "text": "The ladies here are great!\n\nI found my new tailor shop. Before I was bringing a few items to the dry cleaners near my house, but they typically take like a week+ for basic tailoring. And I needed a sweater sewn QUICK... so off to Yelp to find a place close to my home and recommended. \n\nI called Phoenix Custom Tailors first. The friendly voice said that they were busy but they could probably squeeze it in today. I assumed that I'd drop off and pick up later in the day...\n\nWell... even better! The friendly clerk immediately started sewing the minor holes my sweater had in the seams; and I was outta there! \n\nGranted this was a minor repair... but the ladies were so friendly and welcoming to me. I will definitely bring them any and all my sewing repair & tailoring needs. \n\nLike Chad S says \"Old school awesome\".", "business_id": "OreGIQraIaINz_43wuoYew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cb-EMfc4zNrKPgnrV7UNUw", "review_id": "ww5u0c_jzUks5PUS6ZAmlw", "text": "They met my tight time line for two dresses i needed on the weekend. even called and gave me the time i could pick them up. very efficient and friendly bunch.", "business_id": "OreGIQraIaINz_43wuoYew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hac8HebtWiR0H2WmPg9AOg", "review_id": "XfFdm2wlaO3IDh-i1O-DTQ", "text": "Good prices and relatively quick turnaround. I like that it is run by a few ladies and it's like walking into your mom's sewing room. Lastly, I was extremely happy with the results of shortening the hem on 2 skirts, replacing a zipper on a pair of jeans and patching jeans as well. AND she stitched up a tear I had in a pair of dress pants when I picked up my stuff at no charge.", "business_id": "OreGIQraIaINz_43wuoYew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_qNPiKbcQNMmgxpa7ZWb3g", "review_id": "eubLnLB8rSKmZnNtuato_w", "text": "One of the worst customer service experiences I've ever had.\n\nSo, I called on a Tuesday to see if I could get some pants hemmed for a wedding rehearsal dinner. The dinner was out of town, and my flight left Wednesday night, so I knew I was asking for a really quick turnaround and I apologized for that at the start of the conversation. \n\nMe - \"I kinda need these pants ready by tomorrow, is that even possible?\"\nMean PCT lady - \"Well, It's possible, I guess\"\nMe - \"Ok cool, well I'm not trying to be a jerk, but since I'm leaving tomorrow night, I need a yes or no answer... if it's no, that's totally understandable\"\nPCT devil woman - \"...I said it was possible, thats the same as yes, right?\"\nMe - \"Well, not really, possible implies that there is a chance...\"\nPCT satan - (cuts me off) \"Ok well thank you, but I can only tell you it's possible, so maybe you should try somewhere else.\" (hangs up on me).\n\nI call Brother's Tailors and Clothing, they were sooo awesome and friendly and they hemmed my pants that day! I was still kinda mad about how rude the PCT lady was, so I called back to ask for her manager. After a long conversation of me trying to explain how rude she was (she didn't get it) she ended the call with the statement that pretty much sums there lousy business: \"Well, we've been in business for over 50 years and if you don't like the way we do business you can go somewhere else.\"\n\nMEANEST LADY EVER!!!!!", "business_id": "OreGIQraIaINz_43wuoYew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VEknKi2OCEnTRb4Bbe1N2Q", "review_id": "XlwCz0YG2i6IpWMWJGhg3Q", "text": "I can't understand the poor customer service experiences. I love, love these ladies. They have always been very nice and helpful. \n\nI get a LOT of clothes tailored and I find their pricing to be fair and the quality of the work excellent.  \n\nI've referred several people here and will continue to do so. Everyone has been satisfied. \n\nTIP: Be sure to call. As a small business, their hours sometimes fluctuate.", "business_id": "OreGIQraIaINz_43wuoYew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YK2rodQfBU2Oe9H6jmlTFg", "review_id": "doz04Q-PRtF6C-xL4rndag", "text": "So the service is really inconsistent.  I've encountered a couple ladies who are sweet and maybe the one that isn't but the work has been good!  I've had a zipper alteration and a ripped skirt and they did a fairly good job on both.  I also needed a hem repaired and she did it on the spot which was awesome!  They don't like to be rushed so I wouldn't recommend them for quick turnarounds but definitely solid work and great prices.  I'll be back for sure!", "business_id": "OreGIQraIaINz_43wuoYew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "uBp2Jmip2qXQ0iWHUDY9sQ", "review_id": "fYJCIL-JwEgqlCVjzyNv4A", "text": "Reasonably priced tailor shop when you need alterations done quickly. Apparently, they can also make custom suits, but my experiences have been with having pants hemmed, waistbands taken both in and out, and having jacket sleeves lengthened.\n\nGenerally, your work will be done in a week or less. There are a number of people working here, so you get whoever is free but I've been happy with everyone I've had. \n\nOne thing I somewhat dislike is that even thought they do have changing rooms, they will often do simple alterations without having you try on the item. Luckily, the estimates have, so far, been right on the money.\n\nOh, and its cash only, so hit an ATM before you go.", "business_id": "OreGIQraIaINz_43wuoYew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1WGF-Sod2HT4tRsulupfVw", "review_id": "iF0dPDWcBYuOHIBsI_i6eg", "text": "This place is absolutely the worst.  If it were possible to give a lesser rating, I would.  My sister was getting married and she worked a deal with the owner for reduced alteration price for all the girls in the wedding party.  First of all, I was charged more than the agreed-to price.  I didn't want to make a big deal of it, so I just let it pass.  When I went to pick it up two weeks later, it was way too tight in the bust area.  At first, the tailor (I think her name was Stormy) refused to take the blame for the mistake.   Her response:  \"Something must have changed since you were here last.\"  Was she implying that I had somehow gained a bust size in two weeks?!?  When I came back a couple weeks later (I don't live in Phoenix but was travelling there often for wedding preparations), the dress was still too tight.  The zipper zipped all the way up, but it was still so tight that I couldn't even take a full breath.  Yet the same woman was there trying to convince me that it was fine.  I think she just wanted to get me the hell out of her shop.  I insisted she redo it again and when I went back a week later (2 days before the wedding), it finally fit, but there was still more trouble.  For one thing, Stormy nearlly gave me the wrong dress.  Second, and more seriously, she freaking lost one of the straps belonging to my dress!!!  When I asked her about it, her reply was \"I guess I can look for it.\"  She still hadn't found it a couple minutes later and probably would have left it at that if I hadn't pushed the issue.  Her solution was to tell me to take one of the straps off one of the other bridesmaids dresses.  Can you believe that?!?  The nerve of that woman.  COMPLETELY AND UTTERLY UNPROFESSIONAL!  She grudgingly agreed to make me a replacement strap. \n\nI should mention that during this entire ordeal I never once received an appology.  Stormy kept putting the blame on everything but her less-than-adequate sewing skills.  If I hadn't already paid the full amount, I would have refused to do so.\n\nI know I'm not an isolated incident because another girl in the party had the same problems only worse.  I had to come back 3 times but she came back 5 times.  She also didn't receive any kind of appology for the trouble.\n\nI can't and won't recommend this place, even to the truly desperate.  There's plenty of other tailors in Phoenix, do yourself a favor and try one of those.", "business_id": "OreGIQraIaINz_43wuoYew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Tfe5ceT1O3tI2ONmapwYvg", "review_id": "sdlwUXQvVViMWXVH8fVV3Q", "text": "Pimp my Hotel will not be featured here.\n\nThis place is old.  It's tired.  It's in a neighborhood that's loaded with strip joints.  What's good about it, you ask?  It's close to alot and I talked the manager into giving me free Internet for the week because I didn't want to pay for it.   Hey, I brought a small team here to stay, so they got some good business out of me!\n\nThe good things are:  \n\n1.  They really do a nice job with the free breakfasts.  Bless the woman's heart she is patient enough to listen to my attempts to eat healthy, \"I'd like an egg white omelet, very little oil, spinach, mushrooms and some ham\".  She turns to me, \"Would you like to sneak a little cheese in that?\"  I say, \"Maybe just a sprinkle\".  Damn she made a good one for me.\n2.  Free managers happy hour (but only 2 choices of beer -- this is bad).\n3.  Close to the stadium where the Diamondbacks play.\n4.  Short drive away from the mall.\n5.  There is a LA Fitness and a 24 Hour Fitness nearby.\n\nCons:\n\n1.  No gym (just 2 treadmills).\n2.  Rooms are old.  \n3.  Shitty neighborhood (think ankle holsters and shoulder rigs).\n4.  Not much within walking distance (although Carl's Jr. is right across the street!)\n\nAll in all, it's convenient to the airport, freeways, and there are free breakfasts here.  If you're not in the mood for omelets, there are other options such as cereal, yogurt, fresh fruit, toast, oatmeal, pastries, and pancakes.  You can't go wrong with that, sometimes.", "business_id": "-nWigG5EhFLjdSgGZthS3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xZbN7LQlbEcdh37ExKmn8Q", "review_id": "PgMsdNCznhkKfRHDNtuISQ", "text": "I can't believe I paid $229 for a room at this place.  The neighborhood is extremely sketchy.  There was a crowd of guys gathered in the parking lot next door - and I don't think it was a Shriner's convention.  Really skeezy diner was located next door.  It is an OLD hotel - at one point in its history undoubtedly a motel.  The room was in surprisingly good condition considering the age of the property, and for the most part appeared clean.  On the other hand my expectations were so low when I walked in the lobby, that I was just glad there wasn't a chalk outline on the floor of my room.  The bathroom was tiny, and the sink was located in the bedroom portion of the \"suite.\"  For an airport-related hotel, it wasn't located all that close to the actual airport - maybe 10 minutes away.  I only stayed here since everything downtown was booked up.  Somebody needs to build a few hotels in Phoenix, because when the nice ones are booked up, there aren't too many good choices left.", "business_id": "-nWigG5EhFLjdSgGZthS3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6cWa7A1-u93b9yc7K7rtvQ", "review_id": "VBklM84-f4w6BeV90ZAXPA", "text": "This place is old, furniture is ugly, rooms are dark and smelly. Add to that the manager was really rude... this was the worst part of the phoenix trip for me.", "business_id": "-nWigG5EhFLjdSgGZthS3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "D7h4xPErE8U1QODeEyU3mQ", "review_id": "fMyYtkbybYl5g7Wcavvegw", "text": "I don't really mean to be rude, but the review below mine, from Squaw Peak C., is the review from a person that works for the restaurant at the hotel. I mean, at least that's what I'm collecting from the name of the restaurant being Squaw Peak, the name of the reviewer being Squaw Peak, and the review being 5 stars.\n\nAnyway, let the reviewing begin. I'll start with the best parts and slowly but surely make my to the less desirable attributes of this below-par hotel/motel. First of all, despite being suspicious of said Squaw Peak reviewer, the restaurant is actually really good. I had a tuna salad as well as a vegetable stir fry, and they were both very tasty and hit the spot. The view from up there isn't really like some spectacular thing, but I guess it is a view of Phoenix. \n\nAs for the hotel, I've stayed at many Embassy Suites and this one was by far the most disappointing one I've ever rested my head at. First of all, it was definitely some motel changed into an Embassy Suites. All the rooms have doors that are outside and face a courtyard. That wouldn't be that big of a deal if the area that the hotel is in wasn't so sketchy looking. \n\nThe actual suite itself was alright. The paint and doors of my room seemed as if someone had drank too many free drinks at the complimentary happy hour they have there and just decided to use the room as a one enormous punching bag. The beds are comfortable but I didn't feel the safest when i was going to sleep because of the whole door on the outside thing. \n\nIf I return to Phoenix, I will definitely be looking to stay elsewhere. The fact that I wondered if my rental car would be there in the morning speaks volumes.", "business_id": "-nWigG5EhFLjdSgGZthS3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "N-D-d1Z4UybdlkK1HxlNPA", "review_id": "nizltZkmmdBwa3bdkazmYg", "text": "The Embassy Suites saved the lives of my cats. When I was out of town, my husband and I had an air conditioning emergency at our Cen-Pho house. It would take a few days to fix, and the temperature in the house rose past 109 degrees. All of our animals were suffering significantly. After we called a few other nearby hotels and were brushed off or denied, the Embassy Suites agreed right away to bend their pet occupancy rules and allow all three of our kitteh \"children\" to stay since it was an emergency. The staff, including the nice man who picked me up from the airport, were all wonderful. The price was excellent for a large suite with a king sized bed, living and dining areas, and a kitchen. There was a free cocktail and bar snax time every evening, and a free hot breakfast every morning, with made to order omelets. \n\nIs this the best hotel I've ever stayed at? No. It's an older property in an older part of Phoenix. But their quick and considerate action makes it 5 star worthy in my book. Thank you, Embassy Suites, for having a heart and for being a comfortable and generous place to stay when we couldn't be in our own home.", "business_id": "-nWigG5EhFLjdSgGZthS3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9fTTesCwn9EO-d82ODJAnw", "review_id": "rKPt4UkXpNenqNKbnaQW6A", "text": "Yes the hotel is old looking...probably the ugliest Embassy Suites I've ever seen.  So don't be surprised when you drive up to the location. \n\nNow the positives...the staff was amazing!  One of the best I've ever seen.  The bed was very comfortable.  My room had new carpeting and two flat screens  but the rest was very old.  The managers reception is on the top floor of the hotel with a nice view of mountains and palm trees...we were able to enjoy the sunset every night. \n\nThis location has the best breakfast ever. The two guys that work here were excellent cooks and very funny too.  It was like watching a tv show...they love to cook and it shows.  I would stay at this hotel just for these two guys.", "business_id": "-nWigG5EhFLjdSgGZthS3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xiJtOY01ROyp7S0UElOmpQ", "review_id": "wsNVD-etcjlZ7fsEDjjxug", "text": "02.05.10-02.08.10\n\nWe paid $150 + $5/day parking for our entire stay.  After reading the other Yelp reviews, I was really afraid of getting jumped (or worse).  But low expectations sometimes are good.\n\nWe checked in Friday night; they had no problem switching our king sized bed to a double bed suite.  The suite has a mini fridge and a microwave.  Definitely necessary after long nights of partying.  We are two doors down from the gym.  There are two flat screens.  Definitely better than expected.\n\nFree made-to-order breakfast every morning.  Weekdays until 9:30, weekends until 10:00.  French toast, omelets, hash browns, etc.  It's pretty awesome if you can actually wake up for it.  The chefs actually come over to the tables to check up on how you're doing.  \n\nThe pool/hot tub is open from 6:00 a.m. to midnight.  Also amazing after a long day of hiking, or shopping, whatever floats your boat.\n\nRecommend!", "business_id": "-nWigG5EhFLjdSgGZthS3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 10, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "Mq6B0dUVFxnmRC-Ifju9aQ", "review_id": "cWkWIK9oNel8rugx-e9U6w", "text": "You can't go wrong with Embassy Suites. Even in Arizona, I found the same comfort as I did at other Embassy Suites in the Bay Area. Living area, bar area, dining area. Comfortable beds and fluffy pillows. They do a good job making people feel at home.\n\nBut I must rave about their complimentary breakfast. As an early riser, I was able to take full advantage of their breakfast stations. I don't usually eat breakfast, but I couldn't say no to made-to-order omelets, hashbrowns, bacon and french toast. =D", "business_id": "-nWigG5EhFLjdSgGZthS3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yVg2fQEs20dYUBc4B9DgEQ", "review_id": "XCtV-15ORxIykRC2GO_RFA", "text": "I stayed here last week on business because the two hotels I normally stay at were booked solid for some reason. It was pretty typical as far a business trip hotel stay goes, but here are my high points and low points of the experience:\n\nGood: \n\n-The gym had state-of-the art Precor treadmills and elliptical trainers with TV screens, just like the ones at my 24 Hour Fitness. There was also a water cooler and a bathroom in the fitness center, which was very convenient. I found this gym to be a lifesaver when I was too pressed for time to drive to a different neighborhood to run outside. \n\n-The two flat screen TV's in the room are a nice touch, as are the microwave and mini-fridge. \n\n-The staff who cooks the made to order breakfast! There was a man and a woman working, I believe the man's name was Mikey, and he was the nicest man! They mistakenly gave me the wrong omelette (some doofus got out of line and messed up the whole flow) and Mikey came running after me and made me a fresh one within minutes! He even remembered to bring me my side of salsa. \n\n-The pool was nice, although I didn't get a chance to use it.\n\nBad: \n\n-Pricey for what you get. It was $149/night plus $5/night for parking. Tack on internet access charges and room taxes and it's close to $200 a night. More than I would pay for what is essentially a glorified motel in a sketchy neighborhood. I expect more for 200 bones a night.\n\n-The neighborhood is sketchy and the hotel sits right on Thomas Road, which is VERY busy. If you need to get on Hwy 51, making a left turn out of the parking lot can be a nightmare. \n\nIf this hotel was closer to the $150/night range (including internet and parking) then I would probably give four stars. I'm glad to know it's there, but I'll always look to stay at another Embassy Suites or Fairfield Inn the area when possible.", "business_id": "-nWigG5EhFLjdSgGZthS3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eJMgz4oi9kWw0iau3NkFkQ", "review_id": "Mi-SOToHfysFq05qw9tuyg", "text": "Okay... this has nothing to do with the Embassy itself, but if you are a fan of Latin American cuisine, you will love all the restaurants nearby.  My God!  I was gonna coin the phrase \"Phoenix 5\" for the weight I must have gained staying at this hotel for a week, but apparently it's also the name of a prostate cancer support group or something.\n\nAnyway, first the pros - rooms are huge, as usual.  If you've stayed at an Embassy in the past, more of the same.  The shower and toilet are separate from the sink, which is in the bedroom.  I'm kind of split on this arrangement, but what can you do?  Unusually large mini-kitchen with a double sized minifridge and microwave.  I was able to get a code for free internet and there technically is Wi-Fi in room, but the signal was so poor that I ended up using the wired.  Open atrium with fountains are relaxing.  Reasonably sized pool and spa area.  The Precor Fitness Center was outstanding - Ellipticals, Treadmills, Freeweights, and Weight Machine - with the sole exception that the ceiling was way too low.\n\nI had an issue with my room - I think someone smoked in it in the past and they either didn't or didn't do a good job cleaning it out.  It had a muggy, smokey smell.  I kept the window open for as long as was reasonable and by the end of my stay it finally cleared up.  And yes, it most definitely was a non-smoking room.\n\nRegarding the complimentary breakfast - I'm disappointed.  I was there for a week and they had bleh sausage, decent bacon,  bleh hash browns and made to order pancakes, french toast, or omelettes.  Pancakes and French toast weren't bad, but the omelettes were kind of gross.  Only by Thursday did they put out buffet trays with help yourself scrambled eggs, sausage, home fries which were much tastier sides.  Fruit salad was fresh.  The two chefs were very friendly.\n\nActually, all the staff here was very friendly.  But the sad breakfast at the beginning of the week, the smoky room, and inability to get Wi-Fi the entire time are marks against.  I think 3 stars is fair.  When coming to Phoenix, it would be between this place and the Doubletree Phoenix down by the airport and come down to whose price is cheaper.", "business_id": "-nWigG5EhFLjdSgGZthS3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S9W-obu91VXlBIjxs9mU5Q", "review_id": "Muq-v0Bqj3C4HCLhG1Z1fA", "text": "My friend and i stayed at this hotel after our flight to the Bay Area was canceled. We were hot and tired and ready to relax after a long day of travel and flight cancel.\n\nWe called from the airport and the front desk clerk assured us we would have a room when we arrived. He was super friendly and nice. The guy who picked us up at the airport was very friendly and even offered us cold water. He chattered away as we drove to the hotel. \n\nWhen we arrived the front desk clerk (I think his name was Lou) greeted us by name saying \"did I just talk to you on the phone.\" We checked in and were able to get a King Non-smoking room and a nice young lady employee showed us to our door.\n\nThe room was clean and very large. I wish we could have stayed longer!\n\nWe missed \"Happy Hour\" but decided to eat at the restaurant since it was kind of late and we were tired. I did not want to leave the building. There is a full bar in the restaurant area, excellent bar tender/waiter and the food was surprisingly good and very reasonable prices.\n\nThe bed was comfortable, wake-up call right on time and the guy who drove us to the airport in the morning was also very friendly and nice. It was 6 a.m.!!! We missed the breakfast since we had to leave so early.\n\nI would highly recommend this hotel. They understand customer service and it was very clean and comfortable.", "business_id": "-nWigG5EhFLjdSgGZthS3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cTMNHWWJTi-QVRXgvDeW8g", "review_id": "mEFkh1k_bITqCD30s69pqw", "text": "Very nice and quite excellent for the group price for our training. Pool is great, suite was superb. Fine, attentive service.", "business_id": "-nWigG5EhFLjdSgGZthS3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WtsRebDEhmSBgv1FoG2p6A", "review_id": "48EMRa9PaUUOI81wmNffEQ", "text": "This is not your typical Embassy Suites.  It is an older property that was converted to an Embassy.  The bathrooms were in the bedroom, rather then the hall.  That turned out to be the problem.  We had plumbing problem with the commode.  Every twenty minutes it would make a giant sucking noise and the water would drain from the bowl.  Kind of funny, except when you are trying to sleep and it would wake us constantly.  For two days the front desk and maintenence would just shine us on.  Then they tried to fix but never did.  Long story short we got little sleep during the four night stay.  Front desk said they could not move us because they were full.  They never offerred a reduction in our room rate.  Then their were the smokers....everywhere.  People smoked around the pool and spa despite kids playing.  They would smoke outside our room and our non smoking room would smell.  The surrounding neighborhood was kind of scary, don't plan on long walks if you stay here.  On a positive note the employees working in happy hour, restaurant and breakfast were very nice, which was the only reason I gave the hotel two stars.  In short the facility is called Embassy Suites but is not what you would be used to if you stayed at other Embassy locations.  I should also mention that since our March stay was peak season the rates were expensive, which just added to our misery.", "business_id": "-nWigG5EhFLjdSgGZthS3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fhU20mRhs9O3A6A5cdrxjQ", "review_id": "FDCqtzcmgughbGiBzetwfA", "text": "I had an awesome suite, which might not be typical because it was much better than the ones the rest of my group had.  The lounge has great views and very very friendly staff.  The front desk staff was also very friendly.  I'd definitely stay there again.", "business_id": "-nWigG5EhFLjdSgGZthS3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0t6lhvLJX4lU0j_gVZBlzQ", "review_id": "764VkbXi6f1XXKOrzy9BpQ", "text": "beautiful hotel, a lot of family noise by the beautiful pool\nthe room was huge and very nice, the air conditioner system wasn't the best but i would  recommend it, really nice people, entire staff from the driver to the bell boy and a great front desk crew, june 2011, and the continental breakfast was amazing amazing amazing, the best so far", "business_id": "-nWigG5EhFLjdSgGZthS3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x6C2vGSAxu-eD4aQZwn_pg", "review_id": "i2lsXTZH2HYb1FOofuzRVQ", "text": "Sketch on outside, nice inside.\n\nOther than being in kind of a sketch part of town, it was a pretty nice hotel in close proximity to the airport. \n\nMy only complaint is that I never saw the manager at the manager's reception!", "business_id": "-nWigG5EhFLjdSgGZthS3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ffetR-BMd0ehpf7aKYO5gw", "review_id": "BrSCykqUpcCGhUGq0jVlwA", "text": "I was put up here after not making a flight (the woman I talked to at the gate blamed Orbitz for not scheduling enough time to make a connection). True. But then a really nice man hooked me up with a voucher for this hotel accomodation!\n\nI didn't realize that ALL the Embassy suites do the Manager's happy hour in the evenings; this one was 5:30 - 7:30...But let me back it up a bit. My whole experience here was wonderful.\n\nA nice man, Terry, drove the shuttle from the airport and was very helpful giving me some \"things to do ideas\" around the area - movie theatre, shopping mall...etc. When we pulled up to the front he even pointed out a restaurant next door, 7-11 and CVS. I was super tired from my flight so it was nice that he took the time to point things out since I was not paying attention.\n\nI went inside and checked in- very fast and smooth. The FD clerk even offered me a beverage- hot coffee/tea/cocoa.  She even told me how to access the internet free of charge.  I found my room quite quick and going inside was so refreshing!\n\nI had an immense amount of space for just me, as these acommodations are suites. The little kitchenette was stocked with tea and coffee and ice machine was just around the corner, not too far of a walk.  It was extremely chilly in the room so after I found the thermostat, I turned it to be warmer- I ended up turning it off I was so cold.  I did a quick flip through of TV channels but didn't find anything I wanted to watch. And then I tried to connect to internet- fast and easy.  I called to see about getting a bathrobe and some toothpaste and it was brought up in less than 10 minutes!\n\nI thought about going sightseeing and ended up taking a nap. I didn't realize how tired I was!  The bed was great! Comfy and warm!  I didn't want to get up!  But I ended up getting up so I could go to CVS across the street for a few needed items.\n\nNext morning when I left, there was nothing I needed to do to check out and the shuttle service back to the airport was very prompt. \n\nI wouldn't mind staying here again should I be stopping through town or stuck overnight on an unforseen layover!\n\n\n#Yelp 365 Challenge - 124/365", "business_id": "-nWigG5EhFLjdSgGZthS3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DnH3Ua-Y9lnHSda65dGEDw", "review_id": "qVg4VZFnM-ya25K2xj6yUg", "text": "I based my review on the pros and cons of the visit that I experienced.\n\nPros:\n1) AMAZING BREAKFAST.  There was freshly cut fruit and condiments of all kinds.  The best part was the made-to-order grill.  Delicious omelets with fresh veges, french toast, sausage, bacon, pancakes, and actual eggs were all made fresh in front of your eyes.\n2) Well stocked gym.  It had many treadmills and ellipticals.  Free weights were also available which is kinda rare in hotels these days.\n3) Shuttle bus was free and the driver could take you anywhere in a 3 mile radius including the airport.  He was even kind enough to pick me up at the baseball stadium even though it was out of the operating range.\n\nCons:\n1) $5 / day parking fee.\n2) My room smelled like the guy before smoked in there\n3) The hot water in the shower took forever to heat up.  It was about 5 minutes, no joke.  I could've sworn the hotel ran out of hot water.\n4) The card key readers were finicky at best.  It took at least 3 tries before I was able to open my door.  Pulling it out at different speeds didn't matter\n5) The internet was also finicky.  First of all it was not free except for Hilton Gold and above members.  The internet wasn't fast and the connection would die quite often.  The wifi was so weak in the bedroom that I gave up trying to use it in there.\n6) Very little counter top space at the bathroom sink.", "business_id": "-nWigG5EhFLjdSgGZthS3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4ktUJ5frLvX32YZPrvDH4g", "review_id": "1aL4xDWwx1SynAsAnJNtzw", "text": "The neighborhood is a little scary, and the rooms definitely need a little updating when compared to other Embassy Suites locations.  There is one thing that makes this location awesome....the complimentary breakfast.  The guy they have cooking is AWESOME.  To be fair, we only stayed two nights, so we didn't get to know everything about the hotel.  Another plus, they do allow pets, if you happen to have them.  But, that may be the reason for the outdated decor.", "business_id": "-nWigG5EhFLjdSgGZthS3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JwX49qgSr0xv21Pv5zUx8w", "review_id": "LoHw3c7BpL1QPJjC1LKvWw", "text": "If you are used to staying in Embassy Suites, don't think you will get the same quality here just because it's called Embassy Suites. There is no center atrium, the doors are all exposed to the outside like an inside out motel, and the rooms are dated. My visit had a couple other problems, which taken one at a time, are typical of any hotel but in combination, they ruined my stay. I think Hilton should change the name to something else.", "business_id": "-nWigG5EhFLjdSgGZthS3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BoMgtXJ8wq-FZk41RfY_tg", "review_id": "9qFAeR3v2YNAAmCjjjsPag", "text": "Ok SO this place looks like it was super happening in the 70s, which is way before my time.  \n\nThat being said, there's nothing wrong  with this hotel other than the fact that it's dated.  Oh, and our bathroom door didn't shut all the way on the first try.  That could've been awkward if my husband and I were still in the early days of our relationship.\n\nSome of the positives:\n-The hotel (well, at least our room and the common areas I saw) are quite clean\n-The room is spacious\n-The staff is really friendly\n\nAll in all, not bad considering we didn't pay too much for it.", "business_id": "-nWigG5EhFLjdSgGZthS3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "QuPl6QCyT_Iwpoy1n7hFJQ", "review_id": "kbm0vtY3ax57Pb4lm-UF2g", "text": "I hate to give this only 2 stars, but I was staying at an Embassy Suites for crying out loud!  I have to say I was a little taken back when we pulled up to the hotel.  The lobby and staff were nice enough, the rooms were clean, large, but certainly dated, as were the grounds.  What saved the day was the free breakfast, the the chef was slinging omelets like a mad man.  I hope they pay him well.  A decent selection for a free breakfast.   A little bit of a scary neighborhood (questionable to be out at night), but the over all value was okay... accept, I have to complain about the $9.95 per day wi-fi fee.  The front desk staff were super friendly!  Oh, and the restaurant doesn't open until 5pm for dinner???", "business_id": "-nWigG5EhFLjdSgGZthS3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UVO7rQULHxU1iF6lUY43UA", "review_id": "UaXXg3GRCSk8mmLXH9VXRw", "text": "There is only one item at this hotel that is worth a darn.  That's the free cook to order breakfast.  That man needs a raise.  Hotels is out dated the picture they use on the web page is the hotel but at an angle that give no true representation of the actual hotel.  Rooms would not even get cool.  Old everything.  Will not be staying there again.  Plus you have to pay 9.95 a day for internet.  Really WTF why?  Cheap.\n\nThanks RICK  LOL!!", "business_id": "-nWigG5EhFLjdSgGZthS3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Oc2xsZw8Wiq_Rdq25fMvEg", "review_id": "ulxI3dce81EoGQcWK5xEWQ", "text": "What a joke!  It is not your average Embassy Suites.  They should really make this a Motel 6.   This place is really old and dated.  Luckily I only had an one night stay that was paid by my company.  The free breakfast is not worth it.   The AC is super loud so bring your ear plugs.", "business_id": "-nWigG5EhFLjdSgGZthS3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pipwWQp1oXR4YQBBa44rdA", "review_id": "8w4JBjsAHw2yEC0xY9nssQ", "text": "After reading other reviews, I thought I would add my $0.02\nI am surprised for the most part that the Embassy Suite franchise would put their name on this property. \nThis is an old 'cool' place but it does not mean it does not have its charm.\nI felt like walking in the a Hollywood set of Melrose place / Karate kid establishment. It s definitely not for everyone but I enjoyed the different atmosphere this place had to offer.\nSure, it s in a sketchy part of town but since you re in Phoenix, you probably also rented a car so scooting to other nicer areas is not so much of an issue.\nOk - i did not pay for the stay either so I understand that some other reviews may not be as positive as mine.", "business_id": "-nWigG5EhFLjdSgGZthS3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "f-oHD64DE49GY5Ts_GxuYw", "review_id": "iGBXRNyfsHWa_CE75svfBg", "text": "Very much in need of a complete overhaul. Rooms are highly dated. When you think of the name Embassy Suites this hotel does not resonate that theme. Price-wise it's at any economy at $89 per night. \n\nWould not recommend this for a long stay. Anything overnight is probably fine. There's better out there.", "business_id": "-nWigG5EhFLjdSgGZthS3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gIIBI2Zw6_Yr8GYRNWvJsw", "review_id": "Zy4HNlLaMpY8cjmd8pZoRQ", "text": "I arrived here on a Friday night. I booked a suite (not jr suite). I checked in and asked if the jr suite was big enough for me, husband, pack n play and a rollaway they said 'oh not really,' so I kept my suite. I walked into the suite and realized we basically booked a conference room with a room. We left got a meal and went back to the front desk to ask for a jr suite. The girl was so rude!\n\nThe first girl (who was training) wasn't sure of anything let alone the size and cost difference. So she told me to ask the manager girl. She acted like I was inconveniencing her! What the heck is your problem! I asked her if they had any other rooms and she said uh maybe. She then told me it was the same price and said 'anything else you want'. Hah! I was not pleased. \n\nThe room was fine. Only complaint is that it took about 5 minutes for the water to warm up in the shower. And why don't you have silverware in a kitchenette? Strange. \n\nIt is in a semi strange neighborhood. Not very nice. The free breakfast is always a plus. Probably won't be back. But decent.", "business_id": "-nWigG5EhFLjdSgGZthS3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YXfDF1txYwmeu2ih1sRcbg", "review_id": "XTAa58VR10-LXIz-4CuNVQ", "text": "Great breakfast and lunch.....HORRIBLE ancient slow slow slow slow slow internet....at $300 a  night!", "business_id": "-nWigG5EhFLjdSgGZthS3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NNdfPF-UhvLB8FxbsuSC5A", "review_id": "2TbJLVYrSIL18jgUaWycuA", "text": "Came here for a seminar.  Surprised to see this place still exist as this location is very old and the hotel is in need of a remodel.  Good thing about Embassy Suites is that all their rooms are suite style and they offer free breakfast each day and free Happy Hour from 5pm - 7pm daily.  Not going back again until they remodel their looks.", "business_id": "-nWigG5EhFLjdSgGZthS3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jjhCUq0a1IFEp51WpZYSFg", "review_id": "Q2Szq3XbNJeYbJB8IZ9dvg", "text": "Meh.  This Embassy Suites is Ok.  It does not live up to the classic high end Embassy Suites that I'm used to.  My front didn't shut on its own and the suites have this weird area that looks like a reconstituted kitchen from an old apartment.", "business_id": "-nWigG5EhFLjdSgGZthS3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d91GnztIHWqnNWpnti_OBg", "review_id": "uY5jLuxwhK-JDuOFA7rTHQ", "text": "Overall A-OK fits the bill.  The airport shuttle is available 24/7.  \n\nI stayed in room 429, away from the pool, which was really nice.  The room was quiet and large.  The room had 2 TVs, a microwave, and a decent sized refrigerator.\n\nThe hotel has complementary happy hour on Fridays beginning 5:30pm.  Free beer (bud light) wine and well alcohol.  Complementary happy hour gets CROWDED.  The line could've been out the door to get served.  I'm a beer guy, so I grabbed a seat at the bar close to the tapper.  Which is the best spot if you drink beer.  Melanie, the bartender, was doing an amazing job.  She managed the crowd really well, but I hope management brings in more people to help.\n\nI enjoyed my stay and would certainly come back.", "business_id": "-nWigG5EhFLjdSgGZthS3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qes9A7XTWXzHor1cEZvhqw", "review_id": "HvgIi7CWkZakRRq1ddsAUA", "text": "We just returned from Embassy Suites 24th/Thomas . What a mess. Our room ( Suite # 331 ) was west facing and never cooled down below 80 degrees for two days despite the a/c unit running full blast for 48 hours.  Maintenance department was absolutely no help. Offered us two fans. This was the two most miserable day I have ever spent.  The west wall heated up around 1-2 pm and radiated extreme heat until well into the evening ( after midnite ). Avoid this Hotel except in in the winter.", "business_id": "-nWigG5EhFLjdSgGZthS3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fksrAfKZYrhCzOjUIoFudw", "review_id": "nQtCsdw0IxmFnIw9bwL9Xg", "text": "ewww.  didn't like this place.  the neighborhood was iffy and i was scared to leave the hotel after dark.  the room was dated but clean.  won't be back.", "business_id": "-nWigG5EhFLjdSgGZthS3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-F32Vl8Rk4dwsmk0f2wRIw", "review_id": "MoN3SAiLbXyYqlNnp3_Msg", "text": "I'm on to you Barnes. \n\nWhich is a good thing because until recently ... like, as in TODAY ... I always drove my dumb arse to Tempe Marketplace from downtown PHX to get to a Barnes and Noble bookstore because its my literary outlet of choice.\n\nYadda yadda yah, about indie bookstores or whatever.  Save it for someone who can be influenced.  When I'm shopping for books I want to find the damn book I'm searching for, and B&N has not typically let me down on any of these quests ... and in this case, they gave a giant 'bitch-slap' to Borders (which is always a wreck, man, I hate shopping there) by having the Molecular Gastronomy book I'd been on a search for now for a couple of weeks.  Actually, they had three, which is three more than any indie bookstore or Borders had.\n\nI don't care that they're trying to get one passed me.  Fool me once ... okay go ahead, but d'ya got my book in stock?\n\nI'm just pleased that I don't have to drive to Tempe Clusterfuck to be able to enjoy their layout and friendly prices.", "business_id": "N8Bdlykr8F5xSs5D3SUb3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "vsXP832M0kOxKpfduD7dWw", "review_id": "KqpK7x-N9OFQGf9VKghkSg", "text": "I always forget about this place and when I stumble upon it I am pleasantly surprised by all the cute gifts, awesome journal selection and abundant books to choose from every time! \n\nIt's not as large as most Barnes & Noble but they are affiliated so your membership card will work here too AND they can get anything any Barnes & Noble can. Its smaller size, however, lends itself to a more independent bookstore/library feel.", "business_id": "N8Bdlykr8F5xSs5D3SUb3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IhcTLLWKS6ZiNyIX9oQQPQ", "review_id": "4KPragNdCb9ECbG6QWM24w", "text": "I like this bookstore.  It is not too busy, there are no shady customers or employees (think Metro Center Barnes & Noble), and they have what I am looking for.   I also like that there is a large selection of bookmarks, blank books, and little gifts that are perfect for a belated birthday gift.  Ahem.  They have a decent selection of cards which is also helpful.  Also, the setting of Town & Country Mall makes for a nice feeling.", "business_id": "N8Bdlykr8F5xSs5D3SUb3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wFweIWhv2fREZV_dYkz_1g", "review_id": "Buph5kbO1fu2U7vr1Cdlgw", "text": "I love bookstores in general.  Something about the smell of the printed word, leafing through books, I could spend hours in there, um, I actually do spend hours in there.  \n\nIt's crazy that Bookstar is my favorite bookstore in the valley.  It's not large, there's no coffee chain attached to it, it doesn't even have comfortable chairs to sit in while I read books.  Nonetheless, it's my favorite.  I think it may be a discount bookstore, I'm not sure but the prices are always reasonable.  Most of the time I always know what book I'm going to buy when I walk in but sometimes I just want to roam around and find something unexpected.  Bookstar is the perfect size for roaming.  I've come to realize that I can't handle all the variety of the larger bookstores.  I get overwhelmed by all the options and I make rash decisions then end up loathing my purchase.  Bookstar is never crowded.  You can always find parking in one of the first couple of spots.  Sometimes less is more and Bookstar is the perfect example of that.", "business_id": "N8Bdlykr8F5xSs5D3SUb3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7C-jyTrOX-iJ-MrSJuh-8A", "review_id": "bPsK15Fa6Y-dQJsMpw9FjA", "text": "A big selling point for this location is that it is in the Town and Country mall so you get to walk along on the cobblestone walkway everywhere. It is not a big bookstore but maybe that is what your looking for. They do sell nice gifts for that bookworm in your life (me!) and is overall an okay shopping experience.", "business_id": "N8Bdlykr8F5xSs5D3SUb3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "ZGKgyeXn5uyssCvYjcBxiA", "text": "The more I like places, the more I buy gifts there, but rarely anything for myself.  I really like Pottery Barn, especially the Pottery barn of about 8-10 years ago, and I've bought lots of things there, but I honestly can't remember buying anything for myself except some coasters that were on clearance.  Apparently I need to become much more selfish.\n\nPottery Barn is really awesome.  I've always thought there name could explain them.  Pottery - Nice, expensive, something to be valued at a higher level than just it's actual purpose.  Barn - Something casual, relatable, and very nostalgic.  I know that's not how they came up w/ the name, but it fits to me.  They want things that don't just function, but have a certain look that will be valued for it's look and longevity as much as it's purpose - while remaining very relatable and comfortable in the home. \n\nTheir prices aren't as outrageous as you might think.  They aren't cheap, but they are fairly good for the quality.  But of course, if you are a good shopper (which is quite the past-time in the Greater Phoenix area), you can often find similar things for less.  Still, it's a great spot to find unique things for your home, wonderful gifts, and great ideas for where the trends are headed.  \n\nGo check it out.  And buy a little something for yourself.", "business_id": "h0ghmixJAASAiqknC0BGeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GubdNFoDAsiwE6bWIr97cQ", "review_id": "fJ0FNJ3_knn509JfiIR64Q", "text": "Pottery Barn is a nice serene store. Kind helpful employees, but not intrusive. I enjoy walking through when at the Biltmore, Alas for me the merchandise is geared toward folks who have yet to develop a personal style. Very generic in design for the most part. So this might be why it is so serene, it does not excite my senses. They have nice usable products.", "business_id": "h0ghmixJAASAiqknC0BGeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "hFtlFksrcLaWHGPNa6SmeA", "review_id": "XTDyYQU21vHJp5fnS68sgQ", "text": "am i the only one who thinks pottery barn has gone down hill? pottery barn has never been my style to begin with, every now and then i find things i like but there's something country about it and i don't like country. \n\nanyway. \n\nthe quality is not what it used to be. and the service is farrrr from good. \n\njust today i was accused of being dishonest because i wanted to return some crappy plates that were falling apart. \n\n\"are you sure it's not just normal wear and tear? we have a lot of people trying to return stuff so they can have brand new dishes before the holidays.\"\n\n\"um, that most certainly is not me and im offended you would insinuate i'm trying to do that\"\n\n\"im not insinuating anything ma'am.\" \n\n\"really? then why say it?\"\n\ni expect this sorta crap from target but im totally shocked pottery barn is hopping on the crappy customer service wagon. \n\nlet me get this straight:\nyou sell me borderline expensive crap, i complain about the crap and want to return it, instead of standing behind your product and taking care of your customer, you suggest that a lot of people are dishonest when they return stuff but i shouldn't take offense? \n\nthe problem is not me, its you and your crappy dishes.\n\n i won't be returning.", "business_id": "h0ghmixJAASAiqknC0BGeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZP20a41dAYlbHGrFjXndXg", "review_id": "CNhmB5qLU3Tp6u_uVjBKGw", "text": "I love this place. They have such nice stuff. I like to just go and look at everything they have. Since I cant afford most of it.", "business_id": "h0ghmixJAASAiqknC0BGeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "b1X_WSZqnm1XZ7FemOTFkA", "text": "The customer service at this Pottery Barn is above and beyond the rest. I recently got married and we were registered at Pottery Barn which meant we frequented Pottery Barn often. The staff has always been nothing but friendly and extremely helpful. I find that it's much easier going into the store with questions instead of calling the 1-800 number and I have yet to be unsatisfied with this location. The sales associate, Pedro, helped us out in a time of a return emergency. This Pottery Barn isn't as big as the one at the Quarter, but the service is worth the visit.", "business_id": "h0ghmixJAASAiqknC0BGeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "twgX9_SLVQXNdniqjc0eaA", "review_id": "tA5umR7cUWRqkYQbP3p0Cg", "text": "I love Pottery Barn Style and have purchased their products for years. They keep it classy without being too trendy or too traditional. No weird wild color schemes here. They always use very tasteful fresh colors and have easy to live with furniture styles. .    \n\nI am tackling the daunting task of furnishing a new home and Liz and Ashley at the Camelback Store have both been very helpful in helping me make decisions. The best customer service. Highly Recommend this store.", "business_id": "h0ghmixJAASAiqknC0BGeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wLDWtFpyh0hr3wfpj_lxWg", "review_id": "OHK8Oj4erQTQXZKH183J2g", "text": "One of my favorite decor stores. The store has such a great atmosphere and love going around holidays to get decorating ideas. Staff is always very helpful. They have great classes that they offer and if you attend you get 10% off that day. They also offer free in home design consultations if you need ideas and help with your home.", "business_id": "h0ghmixJAASAiqknC0BGeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4D4UzEOu-QG4-jkyfynhPQ", "review_id": "fR1HVNNFc8OUOYFqgdbR8g", "text": "The ladies who were working last night were extremely helpful and nice\nThere were so many nice seasonal products out\nand we were in, looking for pillows\n(which means, we ended up picking up random things along the way)\nWe found some cute white ones \nand the employee was nice enough to get new ones from the back\nThey have lovely wine bottle covers that I picked up\nThe prices were very reasonable", "business_id": "h0ghmixJAASAiqknC0BGeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QrOjF4kpNtvdqsnTDTlODg", "review_id": "AnXxQ45_3creWlBlYv_tiA", "text": "I had a great experience today Greg the sales associate was amazing very helpful and extremely courteous. He went above and beyond what I had ever imagined I'm now a loyal customer of Biltmore Pottery Barn and will tell everyone to ask for Greg!!", "business_id": "h0ghmixJAASAiqknC0BGeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1cR5-LZcSYcACxhGe3DEVA", "review_id": "PL4AhBp8dOmI8dnHBW7F_g", "text": "nice little divy bar...\n\nno food at midnight...Nice people good local mix of older and younger peeps...\n\nPool tables and some sort of hunting game...", "business_id": "HNXcjXTz_Ogsdpm0Kikhrg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "hq0WUfau1Mh3GyHn8oVdNQ", "review_id": "pj4TM6glKtnHog99pAYmbg", "text": "This friendly little neighborhood bar has cheap drinks, karaoke on the weekends, darts, pool tables and Big Buck Hunter to keep you entertained. It's small inside, but nonetheless inviting and the people there are a good mix of locals, both young and old. Karaoke is on Friday and Saturday nights and has a small rotation so you can sing a lot of songs. Drinks are cheap and you can drink for an entire evening for less than $20. \n\nI think one of the memorable things about this place is that they have a toy crane machine that you can win porn from...definitely a place with some character!", "business_id": "HNXcjXTz_Ogsdpm0Kikhrg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zBkv5EqgkrgT_f3oL1B4yg", "review_id": "Saa1QHEWL4JEjTxbWea8pg", "text": "I love small, friendly dive bars. They always have the best mix of people in there. And most are normally regulars so they know everyone and are always friendly to the new faces at the bar. Kat's is no different.\n\nCheap drinks, friendly bartenders, good people, jukebox, pool tables, video arcades, and a toy crane that can win you some porn. That's what I call a great bar.", "business_id": "HNXcjXTz_Ogsdpm0Kikhrg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UXlI002lWvHNK4Q35W1EEQ", "review_id": "Rax5taE8iYiwSUWJPd4B-w", "text": "Whoa. \n\nwhat the hell Kats??? everyone told me you were fabulous. I convinced my roomie to drive all the way to see you, and this is what you give me? I get out of the car and there is a group of elderly men standing outside, one of which is holding a menacing bullwhip. He proceeds to say inappropriate things to us in his \"i've smoke since i was in the womb\" voice. As we get closer to the door, he tries to WHIP US. We walked in, walked out and got back in the car. The only reason I didn't call the cops is because you made me laugh.", "business_id": "HNXcjXTz_Ogsdpm0Kikhrg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "9J2qULE0Fn56Wy1yK--frA", "review_id": "BuD_Wqn6rb3-EXpZ4TLQKg", "text": "Oh Kat's....thank you for being awesome.  You were exactly what we were looking for in a Karaoke bar this past Fri night!  Two parts awesome dive ambiance, three parts friendly people, and one part claw game with XXX movies....recipe for awesome fun!  \n\nDo not go to Kat's in a dressy outfit.  This place is all flip flops, jeans, tshirt. \n\nIf you prefer the snobby Scottsdale scene, do not go to Kat's.  They don't want you there anyways.\n\nBe prepared to sing your heart out without feeling judged or made fun of....this place will love you no matter what.\n\nMy kind of place indeed.  I will be back and hopefully Frank the Tank will remember me!", "business_id": "HNXcjXTz_Ogsdpm0Kikhrg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vatvtZ8rasqrJyqdaVllDA", "review_id": "gwxvs0UOsC6Lnz0dwYFv8g", "text": "I have come to Kat's several times and will continue to visit my former favorite watering hole (Ligouri's). Last weekend I attended Karaoke night and was quite pleased. I will recommend Kat's now and forever and hope  this place never changes!", "business_id": "HNXcjXTz_Ogsdpm0Kikhrg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "549jsYZb3GAlaE826cnY7Q", "review_id": "SI3RQqPwznRpRedYvxzFbg", "text": "Karaoke here is always fun, drinks are cheap, atmosphere is friendly and casual. A fave place to hang out with friends.", "business_id": "HNXcjXTz_Ogsdpm0Kikhrg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6Pb0PAMhlcVwAkGfm3MSKw", "review_id": "EWCGxeATSZfwALakGoExHA", "text": "wow. horrible experience here.  \"Tina\" the bartender, rude, confrontational, a little bit scary.  sad, since we've been coming here for karaoke a lot recently, and its always been great,  until tonight.  we will be reversing the charges on our card and never returning.", "business_id": "HNXcjXTz_Ogsdpm0Kikhrg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "ObBWynxR8wu3rnf1h7X8Ow", "text": "My Sister's Attic is related to My Sister's Closet.  I have only taken furniture, paintings, housewares, stuff like that here to consign- not purchased anything although I always want to buy stuff here.  It's consignment.  SO you will get your money, after it sells.  It's like a higher end garage sale.... you can find some really great stuff.  I recommend it for anyone who wants to sell there nicer stuff and get meaningful money back.", "business_id": "dLBqf9QayF9eSUzz6BvmSQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Cp-PV8rsypbO-xBrQ6KmQg", "review_id": "VTw4hfSEfSEYG2uBPd3Wnw", "text": "Consignment... fantastic. It's a step up from a used furniture store. It's two steps up from a thrift store or a pawn shop. It's three steps up from a garage sale. The prices reflect all of this, but it's still pretty reasonable. \n\nSellers - as long as you didn't buy the ugliest couch in the world and you didn't let your dogs hump on it, then it'll probably sell here. They will look at your furniture first before allowing you to bring it in so you aren't wasting anyone's time. You can even bring in a picture and a pillow if that's easier. In fact, you can even email a photo to them that they will go by. \n\nIf it sells, they will give you anywhere from 45 to 55 percent of the money collected. To find out if it has sold, you can call. For security reasons, they won't give out much information over the phone, so you must bring in your paperwork to even ask how much it sold for. This is pretty annoying and inconvenient - they should do email notifications at least - but you can go into any location to get this information at least.\n\nI got the impression that they will let you set your own price, but typically they will price your items for you. Good. Compared to what you would probably get for them if you sold them yourself on your driveway, you're going to be happy (even when you realize you're only getting half the amount they set). They will also sometimes come pick up your items if you need help. \n\nBuyers - the store is laid out pretty well and they seem to only take quality items that would sell, so you won't find a bunch of ugly donated junk. Some of the items are out of date, but still in good shape. You're probably not going to find some grossly under priced antique that you could flip at an auction, but if you need to fill up a room in your house - it's a good place to shop. \n\nWeekends seem to be busy for them, so I imagine their stock changes constantly. You're going to be paying higher prices than you would at garage sales or thrift stores, but the prices here are flexible and you're definitely saving money over buying new.", "business_id": "dLBqf9QayF9eSUzz6BvmSQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-9mljS0O9mwdOnGv-Oea3Q", "review_id": "xlmt9WsvlnnUF5BV2cuiMA", "text": "It's small crowded and hard to navigate. Not everything has a price tag that is easy to spot. They have some nice pieces , however the place has no personality. I literally felt like I was in a cramped attic. The pieces are for the most part priced close to what I would offer so I want complain about the prices. Still the pieces for what they are asking I would expect to be cleaned up better than they are. How about washing out some drawers and putting a little elbow grease into making these pieces look like they want out of the attic? A little oil, a bit of polish, a scrape filler here and there, give me a little effort for my money before I hand it over. \nThe other thing that gets me is that they have 4 locations. This sucks. If your consignment I really don't want to shop four stores in three parts of the valley in for things. This is one time a large location like UFO on 16th  got it right,", "business_id": "dLBqf9QayF9eSUzz6BvmSQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RYUX8y_1-IyLKy3Pc93_zg", "review_id": "CQuZxk1hxoJo2JP0Yu3DHA", "text": "My Sister's Attic Doesn't Want my Mother's Curtains.\n\nI could not wait to get home to write this review. Despite their catchy billboards (\"Sell your sole\"), and the poor man on the side of 20th and Camelback holding a sign that said \"Up to 90% off retail prices\", I was disappointed with the overall experience at My Sister's Attic, as well as the prices. I've been there before, usually just to browse and see if they're recently obtained anything from anyone with really good taste (like mine, of course). This time was different, though. I went with a purpose. \n\nMy mom had these cute curtains that I must have complimented her on the last time I was in Florida, because wouldn't you know just a couple months after my visit, she sends me a package with the curtains. It's not that I don't like them, it's just that right now I don't really have anywhere to put them. So, after much deliberation about the moral soundness of trying to make some cash off of a gift (hey, I'm unemployed right now. Go easy on me), I decided that I would take them to My Sisters Attic. And if you tell my mom about this, I will deny, deny, deny. \n\nI looked around a bit, and then headed over to the counter with my bag o' curtains and waited for help. And waited a bit more. Soon, a blond woman walks toward the counter with some crystal pieces in her hands. She looks at me and smiles. And keeps walking. She proceeds to a shelf at the front of the store where she puts the crystal ware on a display and continues to ignore me. \n\nUsing my best shot at ESP, I start to wonder if there's a different counter for taking in items as opposed to selling them. Yup. Right there tucked away in the back corner of the store, with a sign on an 8  1/2 x 11 piece of paper identifying it as the \"intake\" area. There were two older ladies behind the counter there discussing some items as I walk up. But don't worry, because they didn't let my presence interrupt their conversation. Finally, I interrupt and ask if they took curtains, to which they said a gruff \"no\" and went right back to their business. I interrupted again to ask if they knew of anywhere else that might take curtains, only to be met with the same response. Of course. \n\nI did notice some cute items while I was waiting around for help, but looking at the prices, I wasn't too impressed. Outside, they had a set of three barstools for upwards of $200, and I saw some cheap looking nesting tables inside for I think $50. They looked like they were bought at Ikea for probably less than that. \n\nAnyhow, after my experience with Thing One and Thing Two, I wasn't much in the mood for shopping. So I left the store, and on my way out I couldn't help but shoot a snarky \"Thank you!\" at the first useless woman who didn't help me. Then as I passed her I competed my thought under my breath, \"...for nothing\". \n\nThe only reason I gave this place any stars at all is because they do have some cute things, although pretty overpriced, from what I could see. Also, they had a pamphlet on the counter (that would be the check-out counter, not the intake counter) on the Arizona Humane Society. I don't think any percentage of their proceeds actually go to the Humane Society. Another redeeming aspect, though: their website says that if items don't sell after 60-90 days, they are donated to non-profit foundations that benefit homeless pets and women's groups. And yes, you can get a receipt for Uncle Sam.", "business_id": "dLBqf9QayF9eSUzz6BvmSQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yRa1outH7aJmkmV4fOhJuQ", "review_id": "VmccWOpb525In9PBuLk_5g", "text": "I don't get it. I see all the buses and billboards, so they MUST do something right. I've given this locations a hand full of times, and no one has ever acknowledged my existence. It seems like a lot of super dated pieces... thrift store finds at boutique prices. I've not ever enjoyed my experience there, and don't know that I'll subject myself to this location again.", "business_id": "dLBqf9QayF9eSUzz6BvmSQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KHLjknXCWiqaQsEzj5lPIg", "review_id": "JAlJN6qx68YOiZABHn0E0w", "text": "I LOVE this store!  I went through it item by item when I was on an extended visit from Seattle last summer and told them I felt like having furniture shipped home.  I am now going to re-locate in the Phoenix area and rather than haul all my furniture down, I am going to re-create my world via this store!  Beautiful things that do not look used and good prices!  If you are looking for junk do NOT shop here, LOL!!\n\nThank you for your existence!!", "business_id": "dLBqf9QayF9eSUzz6BvmSQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6qmmVb6wU790Bsd6X4FaBg", "review_id": "OItbvqfMxvUhMReO9F9xOw", "text": "Great place to take old furniture. Also, they have some cool used stuff, if you're looking. Customer service was good, as well.", "business_id": "dLBqf9QayF9eSUzz6BvmSQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 12, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "kuEKOd7JEnDun43SUsjJ7w", "review_id": "YXpcJaWHBM_W76KGp3pCqw", "text": "An absolute must for all Orthodox Christians or for those fascinated by monastic life. This is the only Greek Orthodox monastery in North America and founded by a living saint, Father Ephraim. I drove from Los Angeles, but people come from all over the world to stay as a pilgrim at this monastery. The 45 or so monks living here run a tight ship keeping the holly grounds in tip top shape. It's immaculate, with lush gardens, fountains, and gazebos. They've turned the place into an oasis in the middle of a hot ,dry cacti ridden desert. \n\nThere are several chapels within the monastery and one major church where most of the magic takes place. Most of the furniture and icons are brought in from Mt. Athos, considered one of the most holly places for Greek Orthodoxies. Sadly, no women are allowed on Mt. Athos. But that's besides the point. Women must wear long skirts and wear a mandili or scarf to cover their hair, basically do not show any skin. Men must wear long sleeve shirts and pants. \n\nYou can visit for the day or stay overnight as a pilgrim. If you are a pilgrim you can stay from 1 -10 days. You must attend all services, which means the big one from 1:45 AM to 4:00 AM every night. The first night I went at 1 AM and was able to kiss Father Ephraim's hand. After the night morning service, there is a breakfast of freshly baked bread (the monks bake like crazy), large and small bitter green olives from the olive orchards grown on the grounds, 2 types of halva, jam, nuts, fresh fruit from their orchards and coffee. This is a typical fasting breakfast (no animal products). After breakfast you go back to bed for another 3 hours of quiet time. Walking back to my room at 5 AM was beautiful. The desert stars and moon are bright, casting shadows on the cacti and the air is cool and fresh. In the day you are pretty much free to roam. Lunch is served at 11:30 AM and there is no talking aloud, except for a monk reading a chosen bible passage in Greek. When they ring the bell, you are allowed to pour water. A typical fasting lunch that I had consisted of braised green beans with calamari, fresh bread, olive, salad, and Greek macaroni. After lunch you can try to get a blessing from Father Ephraim, go to the book store, talk to some monks or other pilgrims. Another mandatory service is Vespers at 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM and afterwards dinner is served. After dinner is the last mandatory service. And then you are ready to go to bed at 7:30. No joke. I fell asleep before quiet hours even - I was feeling extremely peaceful and happy, yet exhausted. \n\nI will be back to the monastery with my dad. I was lucky to stay two nights with profoundly holly people and have an incredible experience.", "business_id": "2c7j30kkKoswxYUn9b4SRw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "A99dyhEqcd_yXKPfBWeZHA", "review_id": "6Hj6RAhxsgL8caZ-vt25yg", "text": "I visited this monastery with my in-laws recently.  We had heard about it from my bro-in-law and so we decided we'd visit on a Saturday afternoon ... we drove to Florence from Chandler and were surprised to find such an oasis in the desert.  This place really makes you feel like you're somewhere else - the beautiful buildings, the greenery, the peace you feel when you enter the monastery.. we were delighted to have taken the recommendation to visit.\n\nI had very respectable clothing (pants, long sleeve shirt), but they required women's head to be covered and a skirt to be worn, so they were kind enough to lend us elastic skirts that I just put over my pants.. and I found a scarf in the car - presto, ready to go!\n\nThe staff there is very friendly in the gift shop and they have wonderful treats and gourmet items for sale that are made from the gardens there and made by the ladies and gentlemen living a monastic life there... got some wonderful tea and delicious baked goods.\n\nWalking through the site was, again, peaceful and made you feel you were not in Arizona.  We enjoyed ourselves and I would recommend this place for adults (children make a lot of noise and it's very peaceful here) that appreciate these sorts of experiences .. nice day trip.", "business_id": "2c7j30kkKoswxYUn9b4SRw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fxglTLwS2HqcmWiuKwUT4A", "review_id": "spYe8cQd2EvdM1ZQFWX_Dg", "text": "Adored my visit here!  \nLush, peaceful and aromatic grounds.  Such a fabulous place to meditate and enjoy solitude. \nI bought some olive oil, cured Kalamata olives and bread in the gift shop.  A very kind Greek woman assisted me in picking out items for purchase by showing me which her favorites were.  She also suggested the honey but I had just purchased a large qty of honey so I declined.  \nThis is an amazing place and the dedication of the monks to continue the cleanliness and beauty is apparent.", "business_id": "2c7j30kkKoswxYUn9b4SRw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eVq6OT3R-nRnZDfmtX9aOQ", "review_id": "VSbXDyG0PFCB-U_o-7njqw", "text": "I initially moved here straight from Chicago upon my friends' recommendations.  They both happen to be roommates and work very close to the apartments.  \n\nI have enjoyed living here thoroughly and though I do miss Natalia (she initially worked with me to have everything set for when I arrived), the new team seems to have a more open line of communication.\n\nThe amount of obnoxiously loud parties has gone down since the property management has changed and they seem to definitely be on top of the concerns that I have had (ie: cigarette butts, trash issues, unauthorized parking in reserved spots, etc.).\n\nIn general though, the location is great living on the edge of Biltmore and things over the past several months have improved.  The greenery is nice to have around and overall the place is pretty well maintained.  The pool is cleaned regularly and people do use the gazebos to gather occasionally, whether it be for outdoor grilling or merely socially.  \n\nMost people possess the \"keep to yourself\" mentality, which doesn't bother me.  If you do happen to say, \"hello,\" you will minimally get a head nod in acknowledgement.  The office is also available in the event you are unable to receive your packages while out of your apartment (they won't leave things at your door).\n\nI have enjoyed living here and plan to continue to do so... for a while, at least.", "business_id": "pvukd8Pn1lNbzezXmGyx-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eVq6OT3R-nRnZDfmtX9aOQ", "review_id": "Qzai2tWlRxehoHfqypOmlA", "text": "I have been living here for over a year now and have gotten to know the Jennifer and the other staff members here like John much better and I have to say, it's great.  The team here seems to have a good grasp on what's going on with the residents and put out a monthly newsletter with things that are going on with the community, recipes, classifieds, and other interesting tidbits.\n\nJennifer is very easy to talk to and more than willing to assist the residents with whatever they need.  She seems to have an open door policy, is prompt in her responses, as well as being thoughtful, considerate, kind, and professional.  John has always been great with any maintenance requests I've had from changing my air filter to installing my new shower head he is very friendly and helpful.  I personally have not gotten to know Baylen yet, but from the interactions I have had with him he does seem nice.\n\nThe property is well maintained, pet friendly, child friendly, clean, relatively quiet, and overall is the best apartment complex I have had the joy to reside in. I hope that they keep up the good work here and maybe even update a few of the appliances (I'm a foodie who loves to cook, so I'd love an updated kitchen).  Everything is in good working order, but I would love to see a few minor improvements inside such as the carpeting.", "business_id": "pvukd8Pn1lNbzezXmGyx-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eVq6OT3R-nRnZDfmtX9aOQ", "review_id": "kw1gc1EUCeBvcbGPireqgw", "text": "Although I have only lived here for a year and a half now, I must say I still enjoy residing at the Verandas. We just got a new property manager, Nate, and he seems to have picked things up where Jen had left off rather smoothly. He has answered my questions promptly since I am currently transitioning to a different apartment within the complex. Nate has also been accommodating to both myself and Bryan, which I greatly appreciate his assistance with. He has an approachable demeanor, is to the point, and seems to be eager to get things done.\n\nI wish Jen the best in her new position within the company and hope for things to continue to go well here since we are also soon to lose one of the maintenance staff, John, who has been awesome. Thus far though, MC in my experience has had great staff; I look forward to the future here and am curious what Nate will bring to the table.  I hope he will continue the great communication and community that has been here at this place!", "business_id": "pvukd8Pn1lNbzezXmGyx-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4lGTx_JYGXhx_O3sQ_nlPw", "review_id": "1X7XbkBQDcvDwZ0MOMYLeQ", "text": "We leased an apartment here about eight months ago with our daughter (we live in Bellingham, WA most of the year) and have been extremely satisfied with the Verandas.  The management and maintenance couldn't be better, although we're holding our breath now that recent staff changes are in the works.  The apartments are very quiet and we really like the location.  Fry's, Trader Joe's, LA Fitness and many other stores located within a mile or so.\n\nWe highly recommend the Verandas for folks who want a quiet, working class environment in a central Phoenix location.  If you want a party atmosphere - head over to Tempe or Scottsdale.", "business_id": "pvukd8Pn1lNbzezXmGyx-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4lGTx_JYGXhx_O3sQ_nlPw", "review_id": "SvJBRTKmF__clCy_4PK4wg", "text": "This is update to review submitted in 2011.  Unfortunately apartment management and maintenance have deteriorated with changes to onsite staff.  Pool area is never cleaned, dumpsters have trash everywhere and are disgusting, all plants are dying because they're never watered, and most distressing, downstairs neighbor keeps two pit bull dogs on patio 24 hours a day and they poop and piss on concrete which draws flies and smells horrible.  Attempts to resolve this last issue were unsuccessful.  Probably will be moving out soon.  Very disappointing.", "business_id": "pvukd8Pn1lNbzezXmGyx-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MrssuGFo8mdbA1w1KeRmng", "review_id": "QaMY_GqCiRuEo-v-eaD54w", "text": "Nice quite community-Big trees and green grass for my dog. \nI love how close it is to Biltmore!", "business_id": "pvukd8Pn1lNbzezXmGyx-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "Z-u6Xu2TCYZjuXprd-lb1g", "text": "I purchased  2 King's Cakes for Fat Tuesday (work party).  I was originally going to actually make the cakes myself until I thought to call Barb's Bakery.  I drive by there all the time and see the cute sign with the muffin for an \"a\" in Barb's name.  They had king cakes and not too pricey!  So I went over and picked them up.... I could just sit in the bakery and sniff the air for a living but since I have a theory that smelling something good instantly makes my thighs fatter, I will pass.\n\nThe King Cakes were tasty (so I hear).\n\nI want to go back and get some cookies or something to see how those taste. \n\n4 stars for Barb's!", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 13, "cool": 18}, "user_id": "sEWeeq41k4ohBz4jS_iGRw", "review_id": "UqDa89XMLCpBMQW1noDMgA", "text": "So I thought I was getting a chocolate cake with Kahlua cream frosting.  Sounded good since we were having a luau.  Cut into the cake later that night to find that it was four layers of white cake with coffee/esspresso brushed on each layer then filled and covered with the awesome Kahlua cream frosting! Yum.", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z1lPtIHU7bRoIvuVa01H5w", "review_id": "7upz_KigacCbmr8lE8h8Mw", "text": "Used to special order birthday cakes from Karsh's, but service and execution is consistently better at Barb's. Prices recently went up - my last custom quarter sheet ran about $70 -  but they'll make you a delicious cake that's a work of art or a fun conversation piece. \n\nNot Charm Cty/Ace of Cakes \"wow\" factor, where money is no object, but these are experienced bakers who care about your satisfaction and who seem to enjoy a good challenge. They'll consult with you, discuss options, take the necessary time to get it right. I've always been pleased with their final interpretations.", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "_7el1cOgnfkNfmZKi277bQ", "review_id": "j-E9HkhDXY3UU7hraMkzhA", "text": "Let me start by saying yummy! Barb's did a fantastic job on my birthday cake! My sister ordered me a 4 layer magical marble cake with Grand Marnier filling and Butter cream frosting! It was sooooo moist and flavorful! In my opinion and several of my guests it was a much better tasting cake then Tammy Coe. It is less expensive as well. I also received a Red Velvet cupcake. It was the best red velvet cupcake ever!", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Kjk_U6MmsEy3wT3ePQn9Yg", "review_id": "c3m3y9cCn__mqAUjT7Ghuw", "text": "TOO bad Barb's is located on the way to my son's school...I get into SOOO much trouble here.  \n\nBarb's has been doing my family's birthday cakes for years and they never disappoint.  Great staff and it seems they can do anything!!  the best carrot cakes and red velvet cupcakes.  \n\nyes,  all goodies are sweet...and YES the icing is thick and sugary..but, this is how pastries,cakes, and cookies should be!!  I give out their seasonal decorated cookies to friends and I always get props for being the the \"best friend ever\"!", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "oXkbuOiN9HDS3WgOQONfRg", "review_id": "0cWRJ-KeubObalsuaunxzg", "text": "There's not much more to say than has already been said, so I'll be brief.  Barb's is such a great bakery.  Their cupcakes are eye candy and taste even better than they look.  If you're a fan of red velvet, please be sure to try one of theirs - they are wonderful!  When they haven't sold out, Barb's decorated sugar cookies are awesome.  The cookie itself isn't very sweet, but the icing more than makes up for that.  Enjoy!", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "WJkmgkrSPMHTfDTD3VgqqA", "review_id": "kc50cwveAVnQsBwQWsXKWA", "text": "My sister was craving cookies so I immediately turned to Yelp for suggestions nearby. I wanted to try a small bakery and there was Barb's. I've driven by it several times and not sure why I never tried it. But here we were. \n\nThe case was full of delicious looking cakes. Oooey Gooey cake, cheesecake, cookies, brownies just to name a few. But we went with the raspberry cheesecake brownie, the tiramisu and a donut. Yes! They have donuts there!\n\nThe lady who helped us was very nice. We asked about the different cakes and treats and she was very helpful even though it was hard to make a decision.\n\nAs soon as we got in the car, my sister hoovered the donut before I could even ask to have some. I dove into the first pastry- the cheesecake was soft and semi-tart with the raspberry preserve layer separating that from the rich chocolate brownie underneath. MMMM.\n\nHowever, the tiramisu was, in the words of Oprah, AHHH-MAAAAZZZING! Soft creams with coffee flavors and covered with chocolate sprinkles. I wish I didn't have to share.\n\nThe prices were really reasonable. It was about $2 for each of the pastry and i think $0.50 for the donut. \n\nI would definitely come here again to get my dessert fix.", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h5unSMFD5BKuods_Po_lsA", "review_id": "b5AO40KQDhFs-8XY0V43SQ", "text": "My boyfriend lives in New York so I visit Manhattan pretty regularly and while I was there I tried a cupcake at Magnolia's bakery and  I was completely unsatisfied with the so called famous bakery and I decided to hunt down an amazing cupcake in AZ. After reading a few reviews on different bakeries I decided to give Barb's a try. My friend and I drove all the way from Gilbert just for cupcakes and were not disappointed. I had never heard of pink champagne cupcakes until I went to Barb's but WOW they were amazing! They are light and fluffy and moist and have the lightest after taste of champagne followed by the taste of not too sweet buttercream frosting so worth the hour drive from Gilbert.", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZC49A1K-if7KP8VJXoqELQ", "review_id": "HyrCwCBH-Mq4SyiYWOgYWQ", "text": "Barb's been here for 38 years and hasn't lost it's touch!  Took a dear friend that's been in the Valley for a number of years but never heard of it. We each ate a Danish and took some home-if that tells you anything! Can't go wrong!\nReason for 4 stars is I feel it's time to remodel or  spruce it up. Your interior doesn't need to look 38 years old.", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SZx7TqKjcgxed-ovmAbSjQ", "review_id": "XGTz61Lbk1Mys2yaQnhXrw", "text": "I don't live in Phoenix, but I was planning a surprise baby shower IN Phoenix, so I turned to Yelp to find the best-tasting cakes in the area. Barb had the highest reviews, so I placed an order for a custom cake. Total cost was about $70 (which I was to pay when I picked up). We ordered a 1/2 sheet cake (chocolate) with strawberry filling and butter cream frosting. We had this special detail (a baby blanket) on top which cost an extra $20, but judging by the picture would be well worth it because it looked so cute.\n\nWhen I went to pick it up, I asked for a red velvet cupcake because I had read they had the best red velvet cupcakes anywhere. \n\nThe only reason I'm rating 4 stars instead of 5 is because of that cupcake -- it wasn't fresh or moist. The icing was delicious, but I didn't love the cupcake. \n\nBut the cake for the shower -- O. M. G. People were going absolutely nuts over this cake. It was hands-down, the BEST cake I've ever eaten at ANY kind of party or celebration, EVER. Moist, fresh, tasty, gorgeous, delicious. Five stars for that cake, for sure. \n\nSo I would definitely custom-order a fresh cake and not pick a cupcake out of the case. :-) The people there were all VERY helpful and friendly - the guy even carried the cake out to my car.", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QzA6ZW1NFid32_g_fsapIg", "review_id": "oyn_RHhO_8KG39JBB-Fivw", "text": "I tried their chocolate cupcake with buttercream frosting and loved the cake but not the topping. I will certainly return though to try their other goodies!", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i2TRnWtvxxwJuynRKrw35Q", "review_id": "t-vC6qc2-VD9QeiWK974WA", "text": "My husband and I wound up here after attempting to go to the \"Other\" cupcake place in Phoenix, only to find it was closed - for a MONTH AND A HALF!\n\nAnyway, Barb's is AMAZING!  Super friendly staff that makes you feel welcome and greets you with a smile...  And although I am typically ALL about red velvet cupcakes, I went for a cosmo - and it was nothing short of delicious.\n\nMy husband had a mini cheesecake with the \"choose your own topping\" and he said it was awesome too.\n\nI think that for all future cupcake runs we will be headed to Barb's!", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YI0L27dUtpQO3HqQpUxkHQ", "review_id": "EKE6etbHVUAa2IDBcFifmw", "text": "Barb's takes me back to childhood memories of my father taking me to a couple of his favorite sweet spots which were great then but can't compare to the goodies that come from here. My favorite is the bear claw filled with sweet cinnimon and topped with a drizzle of white icing and almonds. My girlfriend's favorite is the rasberry and cheese danish. The pastry is a light buttery flavorful compliment to the fresh rasberry flavor. My mouth is waterying just describing it! Be sure to stop by on Saturday's before 9 a.m. at the latest to be able to choose from a wide selction of pastries, cookies, mini cakes (like the red velvet cake). Mmmm. I also like that coffee and milk is available on the spot if you can't wait to savor the yummy deliciousness!", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "QeW2E8e3rsgzrY9YdRpOOg", "review_id": "uIk827fPRpKxSa3JTgmosg", "text": "Great cupcakes, wonderful staff -- can't go wrong!\n\nAlthough I'm more into European buttercream than the much-sweeter American version (which Barb's uses), this bakery's cupcakes hit the spot.  Everything in the display window looked absolutely delicious, especially the tiramisu (at ~$2.00, too!), but I was in the mood for nothing but cupcakes, and so I ordered all 11 of their flavors, plus a second red velvet to make a dozen.  \n\nThey've got some really tasty, creative flavors going on (especially the cosmo cupcake and ice cream sundae cupcake), and their take on classics are delicious as well (carrot cake!).  The frosting -- although sweeter than what I typically like -- was very good, and they definitely know how to bake their cake.  They seem to have a very nice staff, as well.  When I told the woman behind the counter that I heard online that Barb's was the place to get cupcakes in Phoenix, she simply smiled and replied, \"That's because this IS the place!\"  How did she know that I like my food with a side of swagger?\n\nSimply put, Barb's has got it goin' on, and I'll gladly return next time I'm Phoenix.  Maybe I'll try that tiramisu I was eyeing...", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_7el1cOgnfkNfmZKi277bQ", "review_id": "t4IvFbX4oNlsUzfOeoMvqw", "text": "Ok so now Barb has 10 stars from me. We ordered a barbie cake with cookies and cupcakes. Everything was delicious. You cannot go wrong with Barbs. They are friendly and helpful. Reasonably priced and DELICIOUS!", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_4lqpCYCqOQzbB6xQGGhrQ", "review_id": "NTbR7528rOAEsxAiUEiACg", "text": "Ive only been here for their donuts after a fellow employee brought some in.  If you want the freshest, most delicious donuts around, you have to come here.  I'm a simple glazed donuts person, so I usually get a couple of those.  But they do so much more than just donuts there too, just go in and check it out.", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tY6mMqWZiYudVUUEBK6jyw", "review_id": "g9yQMNn5QJvSp28geGd5Lw", "text": "Ok cupcake.  Velvet topping is not soft", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DfJ8B8T1fgNA6_ZT-aeUlQ", "review_id": "1bHwbzboSboXXBR48VqiwA", "text": "I've been going to Barb's for years. Just ask my hips...\nIf you need a delicious birthday cake, rich, wonderful cupcakes, or large sugar cookies with the BEST icing on them , Barb's is for you!\nTheir cookies (as well as some other yummies) are sold at AJ's but don't bother getting them there--go to the source where they're fresh.\nThis place usually has a line around the holidays, because people order their holiday yummies from Barb's. ...and it's ALWAYS worth a wait on a busy day...\nConsistent, delish, wonderful baked items are always available at Barb's....\nWorth the drive from anywhere!!!", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Za9CEz4x9Ks-94W0lqvuPg", "review_id": "jF2UMuYMfpumm6WYEEwC-g", "text": "We wanted 350 music note shaped cookies for the launch of a new product at work. I searched for specialty bakeries and found Barb's Bakery, as well as a few others. Barb's was the first to get back to my contact request, and we solidified our order within a few hours. I had a specific PMS color request for the frosting, and they nailed it. The cookies looked and tasted amazing! They wrapped them in individual bags and tied with a ribbon so it was easy for us to distribute them at the product launch. They even made us a few extras since the shape made them break fairly easily. They were such a hit, I actually caught people trying to take a few extra and hide them in their purse! Easy to work with, fast, and great quality. I highly recommend!", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ApHWZ_QR1Z_pQ9kcI-jHoQ", "review_id": "IfYFaMxlOSRGHzmhORS9JQ", "text": "This past weekend I desperately needed a Mardi Gras King Cake for a party that I was attending. After many attempts, I could not get any bakeries in New Orleans to overnight me a cake. I did a little searching on the internet and found Barb's Bakery. I was impressed to see many good reviews on their baked goods. I called and the gentleman on the phone was very polite and said that they were proud to have \"the best\" King Cakes in Phoenix. I ordered one and picked it up the next day. I must say that the cake was indeed very close to what you would normally get in New Orleans (trust me on this because I'm from there) and I would most certainly buy from them again. I will also keep Barb's Bakery in mind should I ever need anything in the future. I love supporting local business, especially when the customer service is so great!", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_uL7OiQSfNsCd60DrAf7qQ", "review_id": "ff9LrQK2hA1FbHVtyQbP-w", "text": "I got the most delicious carrot cake from Barb's the other day for my friends birthday. It was such a hit! The best carrot cake I have ever had. I was not surprised though. Everything I have ever had there was yummy. They have the greatest cheese danishes, red velvet cup cakes and cookies! \n\nThey also took the extra time to write a message on the cake for me before I left.", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qRo9gHN5OiV1-peDuhCh-g", "review_id": "ir7H8PND4kl7hrBFIB-mxw", "text": "I had the unfortunate task of helping a friend choose her wedding desserts from this bakery. HA! Unfortunate my tush!! Barb's knows cupcakes, ya'll. The cosmo cupcake is heavenly. I would pay my first born for that recipe! Ok, not really, but you get the idea. \n\nSaid friend decided on the mini desserts of cheesecake, tiramisu, and chocolate mousse. At my table there was lively debate over which was the best, but sadly, no votes for the cheesecake. The mouse and tiramisu were phenomenal. My vote was for the tiramisu. Seriously. I could've used some alone time with it.", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "vn3lecMsL3kXVe-7hg3gLg", "review_id": "ATw7rze2xVvFTL5cRMYc3Q", "text": "It is too bad that it's taken me a couple years to finally visit this bakery, considering how close we live to it!\n\nMy husband and I have this \"new\" tradition of giving each other a bunch of different cupcakes for each other's birthday instead of a whole birthday cake. That way we can each try a variety. \n\nAfter reading the reviews and knowing how close Barb's is, I decided to try them out. \n\nFirst of all, apologies for not taking pictures of the bakery display -- I guess that gives me another excuse to visit them. But.... there were so many different types of cupcakes. Probably around a dozen different kinds. Nearly all of them were only $1.75 each. Yup, that's right -- $1.75 each!! The \"special\" ones were still only $2.25 each. \n\nI grabbed an assortment.... carrot cake, red velvet, cosmo, white w/ sprinkles, a petit four, and a coconut donut. \n\nThe coconut-topped donut was my treat on the short car-ride home. It was pretty good. \n\nBut later on, when I gave them to my husband we tried the carrot cake cupcake first. OMG!! Seriously, I think it was the BEST carrot cake concoction I have ever had. Seriously soo good... and the frosting was awesome too. \n\nThen the Cosmo - another OMG moment. Sooo good... loved the cranberry frosting filling inside. (i think?)\n\nPetit Four... OMG! Perfect... the cake was still so moist inside. Loved the frosting. \n\nRed Velvet -- my husband prefaced w/ he knew that I must've gotten that one for myself since he's not a huge fan; but... when he tried it, he said it's the first Red Velvet that he's liked. Soo good!\n\nAnd the white one w/ sprinkles -- well, ahhh.. my husband never saw that one. I had to \"research\" the cakes when I got home. But if he happens to read this review some day........ \"Sorry!\" (voice of Gilly)\n\nI will definitely go back to Barb's. Great service, great value, and great cupcakes!", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "2IcfQ6t2C4fCUkCxUyb1hA", "text": "I never knew Barb's was this close to my work!  The cupcakes are very reasonable priced (less than $1.5 to $2.25 each) and they are decorated so CUTE.  \n\nI bought all chocolates (2 chocolate, 2 brownie sundae, and 2 red velvet)!  They have much more than just cupcakes!  Cakes, brownies, donuts, etc.  Anything baked!!!  \n\nThe employees are so nice and helpful too!", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 18, "cool": 13}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "WDIln-KTBvNkls_7v2OuIA", "text": "I finally had the chance to have a piece of cake from Barb's Bakery and although the five pounds I gained from the cake hate me, my sweet tooth thanks me for finding yet another fabulous Phoenix bakery! Holy moly. If you are a fan of cake and cake that's soft, moist, sweet, creamy and perfect all in one bite, this is your spot. \n\nBarb's is an adorable bakery with a storefront full of everything from cupcakes and pastries to donuts and cookies. But it's her cake that gets her the five stars in my book. My youngest nephew (2 months) just celebrated his baptism and so of course that called for a celebration. I told my sister about Barb's so she grabbed the cake from there and brought it to the party. I could have started and ended with just the cake it was so good. \n\nThe cake was the perfect size for our group and they did a wonderful job of decorating it in honor of the baptism with white and blue frosting, his name, date and blue crosses. It was a three layer chocolate with vanilla frosting cake. I originally asked for a sliver but when I saw how delicious it looked, I opted for a normal size piece instead. Is it bad that I consumed every last crumb in under five minutes? I don't think so at all. I would do it again in a heartbeat! \n\nSo with that, I'm officially adding Barb's Bakery to my list of sweet spots.", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_LsbT_uW0UE6rhsWiAIrsg", "review_id": "bE-zRxo8QyGpjr9mNpyHkQ", "text": "Is is awful customer service, and the people do not wear gloves.\n\ndo not go there.", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uTiWpbZ-HJcAo4uUpBw-oQ", "review_id": "EN1b-kS1TSLJxFZWTREwaA", "text": "So my niece's graduation cake was DELISH!!... I mean pink champagne with custer filling?.... and the cookies?  \n\nSOOOOOOOOOO GOOOD!! \n\nBut... when ordering the cake I was told by staff that it was a 1/2 sheet cake.  When I picked up the order, it was a 1/4 sheet cake.  REALLY??\n\nFor the size of cake I picked up verse what I ordered.... I'm not a happy customer.  \n\nBut for the cake itself?.... SOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOOOD!", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YuuzQtcqBpuOzi8ZJqfzTg", "review_id": "Mrp9XoGBuxcC-ciElfORPg", "text": "Barb's Bakery...they epitomize what the local community feel is all about. It's like stopping by an old friend's house or having your childhood best friend's parents make you breakfast. They are extremely friendly, their prices are great, and their donuts are needed on a cheat day. You can't leave this place without a smile. Cheers to Barb's for doing things the right way.", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "49lK33nuV1dVj3l2Jto8Bg", "review_id": "ALkAaKOTV3PX_OqueZhUSQ", "text": "i have ordered from Barb's for a few occasions and have always had good/fair results. My most recent order was for 2 dozen plain sugar cookies for a birthday party. We were having a cookie decorating table. They are quite pricey at Barb's and because they are closed on Sunday (the day of our party) we had to pick them up on Saturday. While they looked yummy and simple come saturday they were hard as rocks...blah..I dont know when they baked these but it couldnt have been on Saturday they wouldn't have been hard already...reallly?", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4My3PnGfcKM1mVr9jIVCFQ", "review_id": "EOLEY35JUH0_hSmj5MAZwQ", "text": "YUMMY, YUMMY.....Awesome cupcakes.    Randy did a great job assisting us for our friends birthday treat.    Thanks for the recommendations on flavors.    Everyone enjoyed and our server at lunch was pleased to have such a great treat with the few that were left.", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A-9Q6yGP6KSKh_Z0ptz1eQ", "review_id": "D69Ap9Yi8wjehuQAXbX7yg", "text": "OH MAN!! I am seriously addicted to their Pink Champaigne Petit Fours (TO DIE FOR!!!), and their frosted sugar cookies are a big hit around the office! I haven't gotten anything here that hasn't been fantastic! One of the best tiramasus I've had in a long time, and their cupcakes rival Sprinkles all day long!\n\nAlong with the delicious treats and beverages comes generally GREAT customer service, the gentlemen that work in the afternoon are super friendly and helpful! I did, unfortunately, have one bad experience with the woman they have working there Mon, Tues, Wed. mornings, she was not pleasent or welcoming in any sort of way, and honestly made me feel like I was rather inconveniencing her by being there. I was SO shocked by the whole experience since I've been going in pretty regularly for a couple months now and had never had anything negative to say, until then. I remember thinking, \"Geez, I sure hope that's NOT Barb, and if it is, perhaps she's best suited for strictly baking...in the back...as far away from customers as possible!\" LOL\n\nSo, I do definitely recommend Barb's for cake and cookie lovers alike, you will DEFINITELY score big points with friends, family and co-workers!! Although, I would encourage all my sweet toothed brethren out there to not go Mon, Tues, Wed. mornings, so as to avoid the cracken, she's just awful! Bon Apetit!!", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZK_WcbPcxO7ZgHAbIoqFpw", "review_id": "wClvuY5OxkElCeXXXKIfng", "text": "Cakes! Cupcakes! Cookies! Muffins! Donuts! Bagels! What else do you really need? We have visited Barb's on several occasions including our appointment for our wedding cake. Our cake expert was very helpful and patient since we both were kind of clueless and indecisive about our cake. In the end, it was an enjoyable process and hoping for the cake of our dreams (will update after cake received). They were very accommodating and I would highly recommend them for cake consultation. \n\nOn to their goodies . . . \nRed velvet cupcake- deliciously red and fantastic cream cheese frosting \nChocolate mouse cake- mousse is so creamy and the balance between sugar and cream is perfectly delightful. \nCappuccino cupcake- Can I have this every morning with my coffee? \nTiramisu cake- Leaves you wanting to go back for more \nPink Champagne cupcake- So pretty\nCosmo cupake- Not sure what it is but so damn good!\n\nTheir cake is so good that we gambled on a mousse filling that we did not even try during the cake tasting for our wedding cake, but we are confident that it will be just as decadent as the others. \n\nIf you want happy cakes go here :)", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gGNAr-cmCQUgA9B0QjVqAg", "review_id": "MVhVPnHP_7g2uquYkldSLw", "text": "Barb's Bakery did a wonderful job on our wedding cakes. We ordered 6 traditional style cakes. Each was beautiful. I was a little disappointed that I was told that the cakes would easily fit on any normal sized cake plate with a dome. This was not the case and therefore the cakes did get mushed eventually. Also, they arrived later than expected which had my maid-of-honor and mother in a panic. I had to call 3 times on the morning of my wedding to make sure that they were coming. However, it all turned out fine. The cakes tasted wonderful and the gentleman who helped us at our cake tasting was really nice.", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mlBC3pN9GXlUUfQi1qBBZA", "review_id": "jMZR8sJwdkvEgWHLZvz_ZA", "text": "I am pretty sure this is the best bakery in AZ. I am pleased to say that Barb's did my wedding cake almost 7 years ago and it was absolutely amazing. Still hear compliments to this day about that cake! We ordered two different flavors: The white cake with strawberry champaign filling and the red velvet, both with buttercream frosting. Both were off the hook! Not only that, the owner was a complete doll and very helpful in designing the wedding cake. Delivery and set up were also provided and in the end, the cake looked beautiful. \nOne additional tip: If you order a wedding cake from Barbs, they will give you a free small cake on your one year anniversary so you dont have to eat horrible freezer burned cake! I wasnt sure how easy it would be to take them up on this but all I did was call, choose a flavor, and they had my cake waiting for me the next day. The cherry on top was that rather than it being just a standard plain sheet cake, they decorated it as well!!!\nIf you are looking for terrific customer service and good prices to go along with your cake, Barbs is your place!", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6nDU6uu_qtYJJe9_XroUVA", "review_id": "eL17_XMzsTe-XX0t9Yp2LA", "text": "LOVE their decorated sugar cookies.  They are always colorful and festive for the appropriate season or holiday.  Most importantly, they are yummy!", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NEuGZF5loANl8toKUl7K8Q", "review_id": "JGwD6wXTcfRbNgRbr8HcwA", "text": "I was so impressed with the cake we ordered for my mother's birthday. It was not only beautiful but absolutely delicious. We will definitely be ordering from them again.", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SMeQwT7awoyAO9I4x39Ztg", "review_id": "mtBZmapYsGDNHWya7dkxCg", "text": "Only fools would go to a big chain supermarket for a cake with a place like Barbs in the area. Had a carrot cake and it was second to none the cake was moist filled with carrot and walnuts and iced with an o so delicious cream cheese frosting.", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "k4-6lakq7t3kCgbvPxcuvg", "review_id": "OBMq925IIj9Px01oejP8xA", "text": "Best. Cupcakes. Ever.\n\n\nThat is all.  Carry on.", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y0rUZUlsf6v7ZH6xGu-YjA", "review_id": "qrVtkJ1UokUxrRAkKFTkxw", "text": "I confirmed my order 2 weeks ahead with a man over the phone at Barb's bakery (credit card # given and all). When I went in this past Saturday morning at 9am to pick up my cake for a baby shower, they said they didn't see my cake and don't see an order submitted for it. I felt my blood pressure rise and began to panic dropping curse words under my breath as the bakery clerk continued to look around for the cake. The baby shower was in a few hours, why, god, why?! Well, they took my order again and said they'd make it happen. 3 hours later, we picked up a beautiful pink, brown and white pink champagne, raspberry filled, baby buggy shaped cake. Barb's bakery followed through and I was ultimately very pleased.  The cake was absolutely beautiful and huge props to the baker/designer. The taste was fluffy, moist and kept everyone going for seconds. I also had a few of their cupcakes. Carrot cake cupcake is my favorite! Red Velvet and Pink Champagne are also delicious. I am now planning to be a regular customer at Barb's Bakery for all our events. I'll just have to be sure to call the day before to confirm my order.", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kk05snSafuIFK0lsxoMNzA", "review_id": "nfGPAdbaFAo3L8iFOEBvlw", "text": "great bakery. always the highest quality.", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rezr3bu5upcG8utTBKw7Vw", "review_id": "spPY76xABWPbJpuQsysTRQ", "text": "Although they are known for their adorable cookies, I am not a huge fan. Whenever I have ordered from them, the service has not been great and my pastries are usually dry and not that tasty.", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zMhkzu9VXFULKQ8YCCsDVQ", "review_id": "-Iv4Lfjaea32xouWjoaeKQ", "text": "Down to earth service. Reasonable prices for amazing product. Best custom sugar cookies ever.  Delicious and gorgeous.  Great cakes.  Cupcakes were also a hit. :)", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "QdypppSRw2H5UtMu1IebLw", "review_id": "bu8XS_oQ4S8NXex7xp3Shg", "text": "One of my vendors uses this bakery a lot for gifts. I have had several of their sugar cookies and let me say, they are THE BEST sugar cookies I've ever had, ever. They're moist, sweet, and simply melt in your mouth with goodness.", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gcLJJOB9z1P80peveFHS_Q", "review_id": "qylziaBQOvVhXt9uspJrHw", "text": "First of all....many thanks to Angela for helping me through this process!  I have been planning my Grandma's birthday party in Phoenix although I live in San Diego. Angela has been so helpful and patient with me as I made changes and additions to the order up to a week ago. Today I picked up the order and while at the bakery decided to pick up a few cupcakes as an afternoon sweet treat for some visitors.  OMG!!!!!  So wonderful!!  We got a mix of cupcakes but the pink champagne takes the cake for me - pun intended.  I can't wait until tomorrow when we bring out the cakes and cupcakes for the party.  I will definitely come back here to cure my sweet tooth and recommend it to everyone I know in the area.", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "k4-6lakq7t3kCgbvPxcuvg", "review_id": "JfLPLXyBdXSyDCay4iJK5A", "text": "Picked up a half dozen assorted cupcakes yesterday.  Once again they are delicious!  I got a bananas foster, two Cosmo cupcakes, a pumpkin cupcake, an Orange Dreamsicle cupcake, and a plain old vanilla cupcake.  They were soft, moist and the frosting was smooth and creamy..awesome.   I spent about $14.00 for the six cupcakes and it was well worth it.\n\nI also noticed they are updating and remodeling the place, and it looks very, very cute!  This is MY all time favorite cupcake place in all of the metro Phoenix area, it should be yours too.", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uhv1yOLkG-8rMPV5ybr2hg", "review_id": "xq3cBTqCtOdPjyFO1vOHQA", "text": "Barb's bakery was wonderful. They emailed me promptly with estimated quotes prior to scheduling our tasting. They asked us what design we were interested in, as well as flavors. We tasted three cakes and fillings, and left feeling comfortable that our cake would be exactly what we wanted. Their pricing is exceptionally reasonable - for $3.50/slice you have so many amazing options to choose from. Our cake was chocolate with a raspberry butter cream filling, and a butter cream frosting. They did decorative scroll work and ribbon on our three-tier cake, and delivered it. It not only looked amazing, it tasted amazing. Everyone raved about it. We would absolutely use them again.", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jJdhgnj3q2GSHrcBgpIJgQ", "review_id": "1Tb-lRLabUk6hw5Pk3liVA", "text": "Seriously this is the BEST bakery EVER! They made our wedding cake and Angela was such a pleasure to work with and could not have been more accommodating! The cake was not only beautiful but so darn good! Everyone asked where we got our cake. Sooooo moist!!!\nOne special thing we had Barb's do was make iced wedding cake shaped cookies for our wedding and each one was in a cellophane bag with darling ribbon and our wedding date. Such a hit!\nThe other thing I love that Barb's do that you just don't see anymore and that is make iced seasonal cookies. They are off the charts delicious. And so cute you almost don't want to eat them. \nTheir petite fours are classic too. Vanilla is my favorite. \nBarb's keep up the GREAT service and wonderful goods.", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "EaPbAu2q7Om6cXF9bqUG5Q", "review_id": "tNxOdu3b5hHmZ5Cb8x91ZA", "text": "Must try - Pink Champagne Cupcake", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zvgQkY3MLsF6R1-PuktgaA", "review_id": "mgqMn8IU6TOTVpo5Q7PKDw", "text": "I asked a few friends where I could get a cake for our daughters first birthday and almost everyone I spoke to recommended Barbs.  Now I know why!  The cake was delicious marble with a cream filling.  It was decorated just as we wanted it to be!  I only gave them a few days notice and they were able to take care of me.  We will use them for all our fancy cakes in the future!", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6zx30GorfNDHM7GBXeRwZw", "review_id": "Rr9IUOylEmo2BqpJFHvXXA", "text": "Simply the best in Phoenix.  Bought a German Chocolate Cake w/ Mocha filling for my Wife surprise Birthday Party and it was hit with everyone!  The female clerk also recommended I buy Red Roses for my Wife and White Roses for all the Ladies attending!  Score!!", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f1gxYr0ZZTcOvmWvdo6ENQ", "review_id": "4HVXsiMzDEyFdfLT8R9ZEQ", "text": "I am really sad. I went here to get a birthday cake for my babys first birthday. I am so excited planning this event, and I know that not everyone can be as excited as me, but Barbs totally deflated me. Maybe I had too high of expectations? I went there and told them I wanted to order a cake. I had a few cake designs from pinterest on my phone. The man behind the counter did not seem to even want to deal with me, he kept talking to the people coming into the store. All he said was \"can you just email me a picture?\" I then said \"oh, ok, can you give me a card with the address on it?\" He totally ignored me and started helping another customer. I got his attention and said I would like to try a cupcake to help choose a flavor and what would he recommend. He said the red velvet was popular, but did not really seem to care to keep helping me. It was sad. I guess I expected them to be wanting to give me design ideas and flavor ideas, maybe show me some pictures, or give me an idea of cost. Basically he just wanted me out of the store. I drove 30 minutes to go there because of the reviews, and left the store in 3 minutes with a red velvet cupcake and no cake ordered. They got an extra star because the cupcakes were very good, and the price was good. Will I be back? Probably not, I need some enthusiasm with my deserts.", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jy1qPe0Tz3ewHacAtshmBw", "review_id": "W3FfEkzviGzja17wxaibrQ", "text": "After asking yelpers on the message boards who they thought was the best bakery in the Valley, I am now a fan of Barb's Bakery like everyone else! I loooooove food - but sweets aren't necessarily my thing. It was my friends birthday and I wanted to get some cupcakes for us all to share. I got four - the cosmopolitan (LOVED!), pink champagne, carrot cake (LOVED!) and red velvet. The frosting wasn't overwhelming sweet - the cupcakes were moist - and when I pulled out the box of cupcakes after dinner - everybody was ecstatic and said \"Ooooh Barb's!!!\"\n\nWho would have known! I've lived here for over 15 years and I've been oblivious.\nThe lady helping me was so nice and friendly and make some great suggestions. I even bought a sugar cookie (what they are super known for) \"for the road\" and it was de-lish. I definitely have a go-to place now for baked goods!", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0VJkru53hi_-YqQ4LoIbnw", "review_id": "3gXsqSKvZRW6yTUJzLNofQ", "text": "Hands down the best cupcake I have ever had in my whole life. The Cosmo Cupcakes are to die for! The chocolate ones are amazing. A friend of mine had the Cheesecake and said it was pretty amazing as well. \nI brought these to my trainers at the gym for a cheat day and they all went crazy over them. I even traded a dozen of them for some free training sessions, LOL! Everytime I go in to the gym they all bug me about bringing them cupcakes. \nI wont go anywhere for cupcakes now but Barb, They have ruined me for life :) \nTHANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lcu7u9kSWMeSNq6j135BfQ", "review_id": "JRHuTwG1xxO87bbQZJg7sA", "text": "Pros: Don't miss the frosted sugar cookies or the ooey gooey cake! \n\nCons: Few parking spots, run down neighborhood, and sometimes they run out of the stuff I like before I can get there.", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eBFXojgTo2SWLtzv7jJlxQ", "review_id": "CzOJ5ybZ1hhJSMIFWd_seA", "text": "I have a major sweet tooth and am VERY picky about my sugary calorie intake =) I usually go to tammy co or make birthday cake's myself (i come from a mother that was a phenomenal baker), but it was my boyfriends 30th so I wanted something special, different, yummy and reasonably priced. I am SO SO SO happy that people suggested this place! WOW!\nThank you Barb's bakery! The cake looked so beautiful, just what I wanted and everyone raved about the cake and how delicious it was! I ordered a marble cake with raspberry mouse filling and buttercream icing... every bite was wonderful! \nThank you for making my boyfriends cake so perfect for his special day!", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "125BWA95-0GR2tIQDZ23dQ", "review_id": "OIzAELJXBb6_VNpKcz0pAg", "text": "I've been in love with Barb's since I had them create an amazing cake creation for Make-A-Wish Foundation's 20th birthday 13 years ago. Consistently over the years they have never failed to disappoint. The best cupcakes around... adorable and delicious sugar cookies and the pastries... to die for!  I was just there yesterday and bought some petit-fours... for me! And no, I'm not sharing with anyone! Barb's is pure evil yummy goodness...", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g72PoJYNThN4WtWMaNLhgw", "review_id": "DAeRRfOa31rJl8Bakcurbg", "text": "By far the best bakery I've been to!! I took some cupcakes and a couple of their cheesecakes to the office, they were gone in an instant!! Everyone loved them! Great staff too!", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Mmew2rqnwj8FW3qD9wsaQQ", "review_id": "AUK_NaI_uzY-qGdmAbp31Q", "text": "If happiness was an art form, it would be Barb's Bakery. The cupcakes are adorable and delicious! Everyone at work demands Barb's for meetings, birthdays, ect. The cupcakes are a regular at every family event. Thanks for being so amazing Barbs! You rock! :-)", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i6F5DJ7hMbH59I4hKljfog", "review_id": "POviZzCPrEIYTH6yF8YZkQ", "text": "I only found Barb's Bakery about 2 years ago and I have ordered numerous cakes for family, work and group functions.  The cake always gets rave review.  I've provided a logo and they used it, decorated accordingly and it came out perfect.  \n\nI've tried a few pastries and found them to be absolutely divine.  Can't go wrong with Barbs!", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ddQpLLxliAjMTWyM84J7kw", "review_id": "rtgAR2K22Xa7q8cEHiVExw", "text": "AMAZING!!  My birthday cake was from Barb's, best red velvet ever!! Just had two cupcakes. Cosmopolitan blew my mind and the raspberry one with white  choc DELISH!!!", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7oKYK6SNSl78maRVBeSiKg", "review_id": "6W3cjLmudD_egRSGf0Manw", "text": "Wanted a very specific design/theme cake for our son's birthday. We brought in the items for the top and after looking everything over, we were assured by the staff that they could deliver what we were asking for. When we picked it up we were extremely disappointed in the finished result - I could have easily done myself what we paid $70 for. When we cut into it, we found it was not the filling we ordered. 2 stars because the cake itself was pretty good once it could be located under all the icing. Overall, a very disappointing adventure.", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "19BunjXk7zhd811rF42U7w", "review_id": "ys23OVg673fZI2lLzjScSQ", "text": "Great cupcakes and cookies.  Unfortunately - worst customer service in the world.  It's a shame.  Twice now,  they have goofed up my cupcake order.  No apologies for the mistakes both times.  On one occasion, they completely forgot about the order.  I was told I would just have to buy items out of the case - which I did.  No problem.  However, there were not enough cupcakes to fill the order and I was charged the full order price.  When I pointed out that they had overcharged me by $9, the manager rolled her eyes at me.  Started slamming things around and told me sharply I would have to WAIT for the refund.   So you forget my order, don't apologize, overcharge for the replacement order, then have a hissyfit when I ask for the correct price. Wow. Unbelievable.", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "k4-6lakq7t3kCgbvPxcuvg", "review_id": "aCwVnpIGDl6w9dNJGC3gww", "text": "I came here and got a cake for my teenage daughter's 18th birthday.  I meant to make it special and bake her a cake, but we were leaving for Disneyland the next morning and I simply ran out of time to contend for the 'Mom of the Year' awards in my house, so I did the next best thing and I went to Barb's Bakery to get a cash and carry cake.  \n\nSince there were only 6 of us at her little party I opted for a new offering at Barb's; miniature 6\" cakes for around $12.  It was a beautiful, pure white cake with elegant white roses and piped drapes and beading.  It was a sight to behold in its monochromatic simplicity!  My daughter was very impressed with her tiny creation in pure white.  \n\nThe only drawback about the cake was the taste of the frosting, it didn't have any kind of a special flavor, like Barb's cakes normally do, it was just plain and sweet.  Not even a vanilla flavor.  This seems odd for Barb's so I'm almost wondering if someone forgot to add vanilla flavoring to that frosting batch?  If it's on purpose then I'd politely suggest adding some kind of extract to the frosting as it just needs something more to really take it from a simply 'good' cake to a 'delicious' cake.  \n\nJust my two cents!  Otherwise my little cake was perfect and my daughter thought it was beautiful, thanks!", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a-vav3L6vxEfH5pjuTRbkA", "review_id": "olppU_Mt_qW9dRAzZX8xLA", "text": "Ordered a carrot birthday cake for my friend last week. Absolutely incredible!!! Everyone who ate it agreed. Now, I must mention that I'm a cake snob. I've eaten cake/cupcakes from Tammie Coe, Kick Ass Kakes, Treehouse, LGO and the list goes on. Barb's Bakery is nothing short of amazing in my humble opinion. This was the best carrot cake I have ever eaten. Super moist, full of carrots and walnuts, perfect amount of sweetness. Cream cheese frosting was perfect. If you need a cake for any reason, I can almost assure you, Barbs will not disappoint.", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IL4NAyO6MSSlWcUEgrWFxA", "review_id": "RphOxH_KXGR3Tf9jwZZCXQ", "text": "Delicious cake, excellent service, great prices and the cake looked amazing!!! I will be using Barbs again so glad I found them. Highly recommend using them for cakes. You wont regret it. :)", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cPNdeb3UjuEYOrtLNPJ7Qg", "review_id": "39GdfP68a5gs7jblHrmGdA", "text": "The best cake, cupcakes and cookies in town. Will use for all future events. Thank you Barbs!", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kqoiKdHJCWXXZlf8g05gWg", "review_id": "n2Ua-TDbg52YwT_qKon0-Q", "text": "I ordered an 8\" round chocolate cake with chocolate mouse and cream cheese frosting for my mother in law's 70th birthday cake. I asked to have \"happy birthday, sue\" written on it. I had no idea that it would be so beautiful. White with very  pretty roses that had a hint of chocolate coloring on them and a band of chocolate on the bottom and chocolate writing. And it tasted delicious. Exactly what I wanted.. Moist and flavorful. I could not have been happier a", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aXFu7vW8OMwLHYHGcMG0gw", "review_id": "2pIrb0e3WXsbMd0j8Zxlzg", "text": "Being a sweets fanatic, it's not rare that I meet a dessert that I like, but it is rare to meet a dessert I absolutely LOVE. I am extremely picky about what I consider to be a really great dessert item, specifically with cake (which happens to be my absolute favorite food!) When Valentine's Day rolled around this year, I told my fiance that all I wanted was a good cake, and he absolutely delivered by finding Barbs Bakery. \n\nWe ended up ordering a whole carrot cake (yes just for the two of us haha), that I was to pick up at noon on Valentine's Day. Now I should note that my 5 stars doesn't just include the phenomenal cake we received, but also includes the great service we received! I was running a little late to pick up the cake, and they were super busy on Valentine's Day, but when I called to see if I could reschedule my pickup (rather last minute, mind you), they were so absolutely accommodating and sweet about it. When I got there, they actually asked if there was any complimentary writing I would like on it, so I had them add \"Happy Valentine's Day!\", which was cute and lovely. I also couldn't resist snagging one of their heart shaped sugar cookies with icing, which was so incredibly delicious. \n\nThe REAL rockstar here though was that carrot cake. Ohhhh my gosh, it must have weighed no less than 10 pounds haha. It was super moist & dense, with plenty of delicious buttercream/cream cheese frosting. Carrot cake can be a little tough to master, but this one had the perfect blend of spices, carrot shreds, and walnuts to make it absolute perfection! I will definitely be going to Barbs for any future cake needs in the future!", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nCu2AQILfu5uLE7Dk4m4Vg", "review_id": "z-_Yn0ENpwZ5sbnz07hqdA", "text": "we already loved this place (pink champagne petit fours yessssssssssss) but i had to come give them a good review for pulling through at the last minute and saving a family birthday. \n\ni promised my sister a fancy cake for her 30th birthday, and when i went to order they told me that orders were closed for the weekend (this was on tuesday) due to being short staffed and overbooked. i was very sad. i stopped in on saturday just to check (and get something else since it is all great) and they just so happened to have an extra pink champagne cake! i was so happy, the family loved it, thank you so much", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5u18f6xxlLsF0v27sEoBnA", "review_id": "JbVGKu_PFREoIkALAexzHw", "text": "Love this place! I had five minutes to pick up breakfast for the office and called ahead to see if they had muffins available. Two minutes later I walk in and then have a dozen DELICIOUS muffins ready for only $18. They were a hit at the meeting.\n\nThere were only two bad things about my experience:\n\n1). I did not have any cash to tip the great guys who were working behind the counter.\n\n2). I did not have time to pick up or try any of the other BEAUTIFUL pastries that they had. \n\nThese pastries were absolutely gorgeous and looked fantastic. They definetely won me over with their excellent service and beautiful/delicious breakfast food items. I will be back to splurge on their pastries when my waistline allows it.\n\nI can only imagine how the cakes, cookies, and cupackes are....", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lBMCBwbAhfgb5oKqilA7CA", "review_id": "07-2ZGCVXTKD3vHDwFScmQ", "text": "When looking for fresh baked goods to feed a crowd or just my family, Barbs bakery is one of the first places I turn. They're donuts are not too cakey and not too soft. I always try to eat just one but find myself eating way more than I should. When ordering a cake for a special occasion I always call Barbs. I've always had great service and they're decorator is very talented. I always get tons of compliment from my guests whenever I use Barbs for special events .  They're red velvet is my favorite in the valley. I would recommend getting there early if you're looking to buy muffins, the last time I went they only had a handful left. If you need special treats for any occasion I highly recommend Barbs! Oh, and their pricing is extremely reasonable. I just ordered donuts and muffins to feed about 10 people and only spent about $10.", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wuCszpVPMIMyOCualnZtaw", "review_id": "dnCoGIkwNlvINV19W3dDLw", "text": "Barbs Bakery\n                                                         Frosted Sugar Cookie\n\n\nThese cookies are not the white sugar and flour cut out cookies you get from the bakery at the local supermarket. These sugar cookies are absolutely delicious! Colorful, bright, and flawlessly decorated.  Each cookie looks like a work of art that you will want to take home, that is if they make it home and you don't devour them first. Barb's sugar cookies are everything a sugar cookie should be. Crunchy, buttery, light, and perfectly frosted, you'll want to eat more than just one. So if you're searching for the perfect sugar cookie stop by Barb's Bakery.", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P3Ewdp9b3XifsPLuuWJ5Kw", "review_id": "8nhNi57rB1f_6bZtgJLNUg", "text": "Barb's, you are making me fat and elevating my blood sugar. But I love you. Your pink champagne cupcakes, tiramisu, and chocolate mousse complete my life. Plus your prices are awesome. Cheers!", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uaa2zN1fXB36DhibPeWcuQ", "review_id": "WrWsbCTwRz2uPMYSE2cNKg", "text": "My fiance and I went to Barbs after being significantly underwhelmed by other bakeries in the valley.  I had been familiar with Barbs from cakes that had been ordered for birthdays at a previous company, and from the Petit Fours I'd pick up on days when I needed an extra special treat. \n\nOur venue had originally sent us to Honeymoon Sweets in Tempe, which we had a terrible experience at.  Our ideas were shut down at every turn as \"out of our budget\" or \"not possible\" and we left Honeymoon Sweets feeling deflated and like we'd have to compromise on our cake.   Not happy with the experience, we reached out to our venue to ask about other options.  We were asked what bakery we would like to use, and Barbs Bakery immediately came to mind.\n\nWe scheduled a tasting with Barbs and from the moment we were welcomed into the little shop, what a difference!  We had a great experience!  They prepared four different flavor combinations for us which we had requested, and sat down with a partnership mentality to work with us to design a cake that came within our budget, incorporated our ideas, and made us feel like we would get the cake of our dreams.  Instead of hearing \"no\" or \"that won't work\" from the owner David, we heard, \"that's a great idea!  Here's how we can make that work . . .\"\n\nWe absolutely LOVED the cake that was delivered to our venue, and we received rave reviews from guests.  If you are considering a cake from Barb's, do it!!\n\n~ The Bride", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YI0L27dUtpQO3HqQpUxkHQ", "review_id": "19UqbS4T6yOkAFt1Pw3fzQ", "text": "I am so grateful for this place! It a great locally owned bakery with fresh baked goodies and they do cakes and special orders. Still one of my favorite's in the valley.", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "E5qFR0RBQBoXx8FbrOkdbw", "review_id": "BU6PAH2eGiy_oEKuTyHq2A", "text": "5 stars.\n\nThey did some last minute sugar cookies for a baby shower for me. I think they turned out beautiful, and they tasted great.  They were ready when they said they would be and the whole process, from order to pick up to consumption, was flawless.", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4IxLt4QvCsJEdaNvH9QApw", "review_id": "ucy3wD486T2jiw4riofX7A", "text": "A friend brought a dozen cupcakes to my birthday party. OMG! Seriously\ndelish. Moist, tender and so much better than the mass produced cupcakes you find nowadays.", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6rkICkKa9RlOMy-L8g05fw", "review_id": "5Kp9HO0hqBjhu6Ypyzc27A", "text": "I had my very first Red velvet cake when I was 16. It was a gift from a friend. It was my first experience with Barbs Bakery. I fell in love! \n\nEver since then If I do not make my own cake or cupcakes I would go to Barbs. Baby Showers, Birthdays or just because moments. It's great cake with pretty good design capabilities for fair pricing. \n\nThe last thing I got from them was for my husband 30 birthday. It was a cake shaped like a hot dog. It was amazing. I think I paid $75. Totally fair. \n\nFor my Mom's 50th birthday I was throwing a huge event. I called for a quote on cupcakes for it. I was floored at the price. I just ended up making my own and getting rave reviews. I made Pink Champagne and Vanilla Bean Coconut.\n\n Not my favorite thing to do when planning a party but I will do it to save a couple hundred dollars. \n\nThen came my daughters 16th birthday and I called for a quote on a cake. I can't remember what they said but it was just hands down ridiculous. So I again just made cupcakes. \n\nFast forward to my Daughters graduation. I find a picture of a cake that I feel is fairly simple. It's 2 tier. Ombre ruffle cake. I said I wanted butter cream not fondant. Which they even said was easier but the price would be the same. ??? Ok then.  \n\nI then said I was flexible on the design once they said how hard that was to do. I said I just care about the color and it being ombre. I said, rosettes whatever I just need to stay in my budget of $150. \n\nShe had quoted me $115 for just the bottom tier and said she would get back to me with the total price and would also try to work something out since I had been a customer for so long. \n\nWhen I went in to order the cake, the cases were pretty much empty. They had some order and wouldn't have the cases filled until Thursday. It was Tuesday. I continued to get red flags. So I couldn't try any cake I wanted. \n\nI want to say the girl working was AMAZING. She was so nice, understanding and even let me have 3 cupcakes to try since I waited so long for help. It's all they had left. \n\nSo they called me back with a final quote of $389. Yep, I said that. $389. Whaaaat?!?! \n\nHow did it go from $115 for the larger bottom tier to $389? I mean even if you doubled that price it wouldn't be that much and the top tier is much smaller. \n\nI was confused and disappointed to say the least. I was so mad that I had waisted time with them, traveling all the way there, waiting in line and going over everything and waisting ink to give them the photo.\n\nIn my opinion if that cake is too hard for your baker to do, you should get a better artist or improve upon your skill set. I don't want to hear cost of labor when ordering a cake. \n\nI didn't even bother working with them as I could tell they didn't want or couldn't do the cake. Why else would they change the price to such a crazy amount.\n\nIt's sad that my favorite cake place has fallen off my list of go to places. I live in the north valley and I have to pass a lot of places to get to 20th st and Thomas. \n\nI won't be doing that any longer and my friends who I have turned onto Barbs won't either. I will personally make their cakes for free before I ever tell another friend to go there.\n\nI think they have gotten a little too big for their britches. The more I thought about it I started to think of who helped Barbs build roots in Phoenix and grow into a well knows establishment. It wasn't people with large pockets. It was lower middle class to low income families who lived in the area. I can't see how those same people could possibly afford to continue to buy cakes to celebrate family events. It's sad. \n\nI gave them 3 stars because they do make some good pastries and the cake is pretty good. My pink champagne is better and they don't have coconut.\n\n As far as decorating goes, they are not even close to $389 good. \n\nI ended up getting my daughters cake, exactly perfect with a slight variation to the decor. Rosettes. It was beautiful and the centerpiece of the party. Everyone was in awe of it and I didn't get it from Barbs. I got it from a bakery a few miles away. \n\n I also paid $150. Right in my budget. The new bakery will get plenty of new business with the amount of people who were in love with the cake. I can't see how they won't. \n\nAnyway, Barbs is good to pop in for a cupcake or a doughnut but that's about it. \n\nIf you want cupcakes or a cake, message me, I will make you the best tasting cake you have ever had and it will not require you to pick your jaw up off the floor when I tell you the price. \n\n;)", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "91Vd0LC3_yPoLe63rWUUkA", "review_id": "Za-XheGMQubB4q93-ab8uA", "text": "I dont get how this place has so many great reviews. Customer service was terrible.  I stopped in to discuss a cake for my housewarming.  I arrived about 45 minutes before closing time but felt like i had completely inconvenienced the woman by stepping through the door.  She seemed completely uninterested in listening to my ideas.  I had the distinct feeling that she just wanted me to leave and quit bothering her.  trying to salvation an unpleasant experience i bought a couple of cupcakes to take home.  They certainly didnt make up for rest of it.  Absolutely nothing special.", "business_id": "vv1uvJRBUqi707TA5GuhCg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_4lqpCYCqOQzbB6xQGGhrQ", "review_id": "AkAzlWAoD9IGnJrvONpWJQ", "text": "I checked out this location based on the one review I read.  I showed up and there was nobody in line, so it was helped right away by a very  nice woman (forgot her name).  She got my information and since I used their Chandler location, I was already in the system.  \n\nRichard (who was mentioned in the previous review) came to talk to me about some services that were needed, but not pressing.  I was happy that he wasn't a pushy salesman like most places.  I got some new windshield wipers on top of my oil change along with a filter.  i was out the door with about $70.  I was happy.  I appreciate their honesty and their timing was perfect.  I was there probably about 20min max.\n\nWould definitely go here again!!", "business_id": "dLwTMpf63CxWGFRd8KqxEQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "H0lr81FZtgIKLwALeMf9jw", "review_id": "aJaKKw5Krt2LL75MyV1zgQ", "text": "While the service was good, in an out fairly quick ... but the price was not acceptable.  An oil change and air filter costs me $110+.  That is too expensive for a simple oil change.  I wish I would have taken it to me normal mechanic which would have costs me $50 or less.  I won't be back.\n\nUpdate 2/5/14: I went to honda for a new oil change - it was $32.00 for the exact same service.  Lesson learned - don't go to Jiffy Lube.  Just go to the dealer, let them try to sell me on $900 worth of service, decline, and walk away with a $32 oil change.", "business_id": "dLwTMpf63CxWGFRd8KqxEQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mzbfk_H50q_Uc5d89WorYg", "review_id": "cck332Ma6hISLRWzuP3Tvg", "text": "Monkeys could do a better job.  The staff do not think about what they are doing or what is important to the car, only follow a checklist", "business_id": "dLwTMpf63CxWGFRd8KqxEQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "18tmUgeskXqpy674giFzEA", "review_id": "It-cJDce4sF-aox87cjtHQ", "text": "DANGER DO NOT GO TO THIS JIFFY LUBE!!!!!! This place is crazy and very scary. I was surrounded by really weird employees running around in a state of chaos. The manager is yelling at this kid with a bad attitude who's  rolling his eyes at the manager and scowling. I did not get my car vacuumed out which I thought was part of the service. Stay away from this creepy out of control business. I'll be calling Jiffylube. I deserve better.", "business_id": "dLwTMpf63CxWGFRd8KqxEQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7oaogEbu1xBlGZaDeMl6Gw", "review_id": "PJNVlm3gQ2eqSX1rFQO4Cw", "text": "Less than 15 minutes to change a car battery on a weekend day without an appointment?  Awesome!!  After getting a jump start at the airport (my car decided to seek revenge on not going on vacation with me by killing the battery in my absence), I rummaged through my glove compartment to figure out where I had purchased my last car battery.  Turns out it was a couple of years ago at another Checker establishment.  This Indian School location is the closest to my house so I drove straight there, pulled up and was literally on the road again within minutes.  Checker has great warranties on their batteries - 24 months guarantee for a free replacement and big discounts thereafter.  I only ended up paying $40 for my new one.  My only complaint is that it's difficult to see this Checker from the road.  It's in the back of the shopping center near the Food City.  At least that means plenty of parking when you roll your autos in for new parts. :)", "business_id": "542yzNlAhZK9qk6Ibqd06w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oz3LS2U5DCEmn-Ql0aFMow", "review_id": "NGKL-5m38V-QV6lYE2_HfA", "text": "Jesus the manager is a good guy! Blistering hot day and he changed my battery under warranty without question. While \"service with a smile\" is not on anyone's mind at this Checker (now O'Rieley\"s) they get the job done.", "business_id": "542yzNlAhZK9qk6Ibqd06w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "1TOLUD4qVqHrMiQBnb8M4A", "text": "It's hard to \"like\" or \"dislike\" Border's. Border's is like the Wal-Mart of the arts world that needs to do nothing but exist to be effective. \n\nTo compare Border's to a bookstore would be like comparing the internet to a public library. Border's has everything you think it might and more, which doesn't make it bad, by any means, but shouldn't be confused for good, either. \n\nOne section spills over into the next like the way streets in Los Angeles become parkways and freeways without any previous indication. You look up and you're standing at a cafe without realizing that you're no longer where books are supposed to be; you turn up the volume to hear music from the headphones the clerk gave you when all you wanted was to read a magazine. \n\nWhat's an independent bookstore to do? How is the Yucca branch supposed to draw a crowd when everyone has wifi? \n\nBorder's isn't evil or tyrannical or malevolent but it is present and pervasive. Wherever you are, you know that if you can dream it, you can go to Border's and buy it. It is the urban sprawl of commercial space, and it's holding a non-fat latte and smiling at you.", "business_id": "N_TlJCR5AkZhmrCDqbm2tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 12, "useful": 12, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "PeB6S-69udXHAGfbPXI0bg", "text": "Border's. Barnes and Nobles. Brentano's. B. Dalton. Why do all book stores begin with a B. And why do all these chain book stores insist on selling candy, teddy bears, jewelry, food, coffee, purses etc? It's a maze of epic proportions. The signage is everywhere. Hanging from the ceiling. Plastered on the wall. Signs on the register. Too much clutter makes me run out. So, Barnes, er, um Brentano, er, oh, hell I can't even remember which B bookstore I was in. I say hire a feng shui expert or give me a 6 pack of Stella, a few hunky mover men and 6 hours and I'll organize the crap out of this place. Oh, well, they had the magazine I needed. But Leslie gets a shout our for that cuz no one else seemed to know.", "business_id": "N_TlJCR5AkZhmrCDqbm2tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9qB4q1s6c5AEoperHdNLxw", "review_id": "fMUOYisVF8rjp9DLKr8sOQ", "text": "This is one of the best Borders locations I've been to. It is located in Biltmore Fashion Park facing Camelback. The store is two stories and has a huge selection of books, magazines, DVD's, and other things. I have yet to find a Borders in NE Ohio that compares to this. Seattle's Best Coffee serves great latte's and snacks. It may be soulless, but it's a great store nonetheless. Overall, if you need a book or want to spend some time in a Phoenix area bookstore, head over to Biltmore Fashion Park and stop in at Borders.", "business_id": "N_TlJCR5AkZhmrCDqbm2tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "vH8a0k52ZdMVBxAmDJMJ7A", "text": "My weakness, what is it? It's summed up in the name of this place, Borders Books Music and Cafe. Books are my weakness. Nothing is so erotic as the smell of a new book. Oh, wait. Music is my weakness. All kinds, even. And coffee? Well, I want some of that, too. \n\nThis Borders is an okay place. I ain't complaining. I even came her the week before Christmas to do some shopping (spur of the moment decision). The lines were long. The aisles, crowded. But, I had a new book to read. I had gifts. I was set for the holidays. \n\nIn the middle of January (on the 20th, to be exact), my car veered into the parking lot, opened its door and shoved me out, saying, \"Go buy a new book, damnit.\" Who was I to protest? So, I did. I walked in gingerly, unsure if I should get another new book - at the rate I was reading, I would need a new one every week. Who really has an extra $68 lying around? Isn't that what libraries are for? Anyway, I succumbed and bought a book. Then I drove away, satisfied. \n\nYou see, Borders emails me coupons. And today, I updated my online profile so I can receive coupons from other companies, like Target and Priceline. Nothing like supporting the large conglomerates, right? Well, I like to think it's a small token of their appreciation, when, in fact, I know it's just a tease - save 10% on a purchase of 50$! Like, oh my god, that's totally worth it. (insert eye roll)  \n\nBut, I can't complain. It's books, music and coffee - under one roof. Not to mention magazines, including Under the Radar and literary 'rags! And odds and ends that make perfect gifts, including what I picked up for my grandmother's retirement and my best bud's birthday. \n\nAs for my car, it wants to go to Borders again. I can just feel it. Maybe I'll be real nice and take it there today...", "business_id": "N_TlJCR5AkZhmrCDqbm2tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZKuevUayT2eqkGNrJm2nAg", "review_id": "DQq0vgatcV1rRhOKGxGo4Q", "text": "Stopped in at Border's on a Friday night. \n\nI have to admit I love Border's late hours. You've done a night of dining, shopping, and.....then what? A leisurely stroll through Border's is a great 'winding down' activity. \n\nI think it's Border's casual approach that sells me. If you want to sit and flip through a book you can. If you want to browse through a magazine or two from their great magazine selection you can. If you want to have a cup of coffee at the Seattle's Best location you can....while reading a book or a magazine you picked up.\n\nSometime's it comes off as a library where you buy things instead of getting them on loan....and that adds to it's 'quirkiness' if that word fits. \n\nThere is a music section on the upper level but it seems to be in the process of being greatly reduced....which kind of bums me out. I was going to ask about it while checking out but totally forgot about doing so.  ( Anyone know what's going on with that?)\n\nThere is a also a section under the name of Paperchase that sells cards, writing supplies, pens, etc. The stuff is a little pricey but they have some great stuff to look through. And I'm sure you'll find something that will catch your eye.\n\nAnd try the Red Kane Kola (I think that's the name of it) from the Seattle's  Best. Needed something sweet and refreshing...and it hit the spot.\n\nGreat place all in all to spend some 'alone' time.", "business_id": "N_TlJCR5AkZhmrCDqbm2tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "55ecDCpJIXzTWjEzMQ11Vg", "review_id": "uY0b-IDFOeq6RkgGB9rivQ", "text": "I love books. I love book stores. I love the smell of books. I love to look at books. I also love magazines and CD's\n\nThat's why I love Borders and this store will always be special for me - it broke my Borders cherry.\n\nAmazon is great and I hate that a computer/technical book is sold at Borders or BN for full retail and I can get it for at least 40% off at Amazon. But I can't smell or touch the books at Amazon.\n\nSelection is overwhelming. I went to buy a kids book as a present last Friday night and the kids section was thoroughly trashed but it was because they obviously get a lot of kids through there.\n\nThe CD's...OMG. I thought I had every Pat Metheney CD ever released...was I ever wrong. I found at least 5 more that I didn't own. The merchandiser(s) for CD's definitely understand their place. No, they are not the cheapest (unless you join Border's Rewards and get 40% off coupons in the mail) but if you are looking for a CD, Borders is more likely to have it than anywhere else.\n\nBN - nice but an also ran.\n\nThis store rocks!", "business_id": "N_TlJCR5AkZhmrCDqbm2tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "joIzw_aUiNvBTuGoytrH7g", "review_id": "aSq-qW3x1Olnf86otpLZPQ", "text": "Best Borders in Phoenix metro by far - amazing selection, two floors, and even areas such as psychology, philosophy, and general science have decent offerings.  Line is often long and parking is sparse at times, but the enormous selection trumps those negatives by a longshot.", "business_id": "N_TlJCR5AkZhmrCDqbm2tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "-oYX6K4yHN1i_eEFUJGpsA", "text": "I always forget that I really like this Borders until after I make a random stop in. I was hanging out in the center park area of Biltmore Fashion Park enjoying some Mojo when I realized I had just finished reading this dope ass book and wanted to get another one to help me stay on the self-help tip.\n\nThey have a good sized Psychology section in addition to a huge Business/Management section. I always come out of here with at least a book or two. I always find stuff in the clearance section, as well.\n\nThe have the coffee shop upstairs filled with yummy treats so you can have a snack or grab a drink and read all afternoon.\n\nConvenient location, good prices, relaxing atmosphere make for a pleasant experience.", "business_id": "N_TlJCR5AkZhmrCDqbm2tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "-QFUut5cViBP9mYFHghZMA", "review_id": "6FjcX0RlHDbRk6mTskbQEQ", "text": "One of my fave places in Phoenix.\nWell stocked and friendly staff.\nI don't normally peruse the DVDs or CDs because they tend to be pricey,but one day I just decided to take a look.\nThat's when Border's became one of my fave places.\nI was able to find a fairly rare documentary DVD.\nI paid 40 bucks for it,but have never seen it offered for sale anywhere before.\nI very much appreciate a business who refuses to cowtow to the ridiculousness of political correctness.\nFor that alone was well worth paying 40 bucks for.\nI was even more impressed by the staffer who rang up my purchase for not only being knowledgable about the DVD but letting me know they had a biography of the director of the film that had just come in.\nEven though the shipment had not been tagged and put on the floor for sale yet,the staffer called to have someone open the box,and bring a copy for me to look at.\nI bought that too!\nI will coninue to patronize Borders and any other book store that chooses not to censor!", "business_id": "N_TlJCR5AkZhmrCDqbm2tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "mXahr5aVXhlXkgceNMmalw", "text": "A group of us went there for the cafe and let the kids looks at the books.  I am just going to review the cafe.  We were all reviewing the menu, I have not been there in a LONG time.  She was very annoyed that we did not know what we wanted.  CHILL!  I ordered a medium green tea latte.  She was very rude and loud, DO YOU HAVE A BORDER'S CARD?  She prepared my drink.  It was so hot, I had to wait 5 full mins before drinking it.  When I picked the cup also thought it was very light.  The cup was only 3/4 filled? WTF?  The drink was good but the service and quantity in the cup was a totally disappointment.", "business_id": "N_TlJCR5AkZhmrCDqbm2tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_FTWOKjNKaMziJUhufFQPA", "review_id": "1K1ilAAcOTzpO8lsAQC4hg", "text": "I'll be honest straight of the bat, I'm biased when it comes to this Borders, but this store has regrouped and begun anew! With better discounts than ever before and an in-stock guarantee, there's no way you could leave empty handed! Plus there have been some amazing events lately including free performances by the AZ Opera and Phoenix Symphony! Famous profiles have been booking their signings there too including Giuliana and Bill Rancic, Dr. Charles Stanley, and Mitt Romney.", "business_id": "N_TlJCR5AkZhmrCDqbm2tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Qw9bEL0ylJ2UVvQpCxFv0Q", "review_id": "Heg2Rt4OCAlDYh-LtQyj1Q", "text": "Another spot where I like to go study and check out some fresh or not so fresh material... The upstairs lounge chairs are addictive...", "business_id": "N_TlJCR5AkZhmrCDqbm2tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tlSSQwfHYJany7wPoTH46A", "review_id": "sjY4qIkGBxDWEU7Tn9Kw9A", "text": "This place seriously needs to get the IPT (inventory processing team) on cleaning up the shelves. It may just be the end of the year chaos, but I don't care. I worked at Borders for years back in the day and haven't seen such a poorly organized and cluttered store in years. It may be that they were short staffed the last few times I've gone in, but this trend means that they clearly need to hire some more folks to man the floor.\n\nEverything was so completely dickety in the sections I was checking out that it turned me off to the entire shopping experience. I got frustrated sifting through poorly alphabetized books and pushing aside a bunch of crap that should have been faced out properly but was just tossed in piles horizontally on top of the shelves or stacked all over the place with no rhyme or reason. \n\nIt was like sifting through a used bookstore's offerings, except instead of being rewarded for the search by a diamond in the rough, I'm just left paying full price for the crap.\n\nI'll keep to the musty halls of Bookmans and Half Price Books, or the pixels of my beloved Amazon.", "business_id": "N_TlJCR5AkZhmrCDqbm2tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "FgMeWMugwq33zUqieKujbQ", "text": "Aghhh!! What happened to my Borders?\n\nIn the mid-to-late 90's it was a glimmering hot spot. A dating place for geeks. A bit of a pick-up joint. Every weekend night (and most of the weekday nights) the line to the cashier snaked back to the magazine racks. Every section was stocked with the latest. \n\nAnd now?\n\nI guess the Internet happened to Borders. And the Kindle. And the Nook.\n\nSad, but that's the way of it.\n\nStill a good place to visit, but mainly for those who can't hear the echoes of the crowds that used to inhabit it.", "business_id": "N_TlJCR5AkZhmrCDqbm2tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mMSWtsCiMkzGtd1aMhh5VQ", "review_id": "WRkBdK-UWNgw5Nncn7WlNg", "text": "loved it, will miss it since it's going bye bye due to bankrupcy.", "business_id": "N_TlJCR5AkZhmrCDqbm2tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qLCpuCWCyPb4G2vN-WZz-Q", "review_id": "gt3NPmCvHKrnXudxSrPv_w", "text": "This place will soon go out of business - le sigh. However, I'll have to say that I won't miss it too much, except I have to find another book store. Although this store is going out of business, Borders will still have an online presence with Borders Rewards too.", "business_id": "N_TlJCR5AkZhmrCDqbm2tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tBvrnSCLSpUdCDm5w5GPkg", "review_id": "iTvJaaV9Qlgm-KkUrcRFmA", "text": "Goodbye Borders at Biltmore. I sure will miss you. Thank you for the great sales this month. Books are 40-80 percent off if you want to indulge before they shut their doors for good.", "business_id": "N_TlJCR5AkZhmrCDqbm2tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZP20a41dAYlbHGrFjXndXg", "review_id": "Ba_JjJweGBjNR2Vj84GAWg", "text": "This place is going out of business. I have taken advantage of the 50% to 60% off on books.", "business_id": "N_TlJCR5AkZhmrCDqbm2tQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "e-fR0WP2XXqsxaIjivImqw", "text": "Went here the other day for a chimi and a marg. One of my friends had recommended it as being a little better than most \"border food\" places.  I have to say, I was walking in expecting very little. Every bible belt fatty from the midwest was there, acting like white trash, mispronouncing every word on the menu. I'm sure you can picture the type I'm trying to describe. I made my way to the bar and watched the baseball game during lunch, even though it wasn't on when I came in. The bartender was extremely accommodating and the service was great from start to finish. I ordered the green chili chimi and it was actually much, much, better than I had expected. I actually enjoyed the dish. The margarita was weak, and wouldn't recommend that, but the food and service here are actually pretty good. Take it for what it is though, as it is still greasy, heavy, border food.", "business_id": "69t2S1u7Rf6qM_c14b42xQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "z1c8uQv7tfgrP4-sVggbTA", "review_id": "tSiDzPdo1Ttmmlseis7fHA", "text": "I hate to give a 1-star review, but Manuel's earned it. Having lived in Albuquerque for six years, I know how a chile relleno should look when it arrives at the table. Manuel's batter was heavy on the egg and what we found on the plate was, unfortunately, an omelet with green chile. Disgusting.", "business_id": "69t2S1u7Rf6qM_c14b42xQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0VfJi9Au0rVFVnPKcJpt3Q", "review_id": "7gIn8MrMENA1ChP-2ucNJg", "text": "Not like my neighborhood Manuels. This place was cold, the service was sparse, and the food was horrible. Stay away.", "business_id": "69t2S1u7Rf6qM_c14b42xQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bmzq_nkjYqp8aWn12RJdhA", "review_id": "9kzfnDkuyIaGCAHHGyPRSA", "text": "My boss and I ate there yesterday. I really like their chips and salsa. We had the lunch specials. Chimichangas. I think it cost us 20 bucks for our lunch. It was pleasant and we got our food pretty quickly. I'd go there again for lunch.", "business_id": "69t2S1u7Rf6qM_c14b42xQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WJkmgkrSPMHTfDTD3VgqqA", "review_id": "58WXXSR3bGmXNEK084iorw", "text": "It was faster than a Filibertos. Which means, their stuff is probably all frozen and just deep-fried before serving. \n\nI've been here for lunch a couple times and its OK at best. I mean, cheap, fast, Mexican food and its close by. Chips and salsa are okay. I usually order off  their lunch menu and went with a lunch-sized chimi. \n\nOur food came out so fast. I think it took us 20 minutes to have lunch since the food came out so quick. I cut open my chimi and noticed a lot more \"juice\" in it than normal and when forked some of the shredded beef out of the chimi to have a taste, it was kind of gamey. \n\nI've had better experiences here but today's lunch made me gag and I never do that! =)", "business_id": "69t2S1u7Rf6qM_c14b42xQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BjWjeAA4EljeQxgmB5vlvA", "review_id": "h7RtgyJrRKBrSX_IoQ_X3Q", "text": "I like the fact the food came out so fast once ordered! & especially during the lunch hour! Staff was friendly & helpful. The & lunch specials were good portions & great price!", "business_id": "69t2S1u7Rf6qM_c14b42xQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c6118urLogQB1Y8mIbK36w", "review_id": "W3lzVYYuygZ33H5KLMUv5A", "text": "Excellent service, great food. Nachitos came out and made me laugh, as the name implies that they are small. They are not. Great fajitas too.", "business_id": "69t2S1u7Rf6qM_c14b42xQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5GGkZDRLB1PJ34unvenlHA", "review_id": "qy3yuByA0KSMCteEGzdNJg", "text": "Today, I tried Manuel's down the street because I finally lost hope that Tee Pee would one day get takeout right. I ordered the same thing at Manuel's that I typically order at Tee Pee. The takeout was 100% better. Crisp, neat and tasted fantastic. I'd recommend Manuel's over Tee Pee if you're looking for good takeout.", "business_id": "69t2S1u7Rf6qM_c14b42xQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mMSWtsCiMkzGtd1aMhh5VQ", "review_id": "ygz03fRgtxN7qHfxgp9bYg", "text": "Is it Authentic? - yes.\n\nBut...I wanted to like this place and I can't. Maybe because I'm not a fan over-salted greasy sonoran food with the loud speakers from an over-amplified one man band 5 feet from my ears while I'm trying to hold a conversation. The indigestion was not a pleasant souvenir.\n\nIf I want very loud music, I'll go to a concert but it's not appropriate at a \"family restaurant\".  Put it this way - my (almost) 4 year old was on the edge of tears because her ears were hurting from the crappy music.  \n\nNext time I'm here and want Mexican food, I think I'll just go to Teakwoods Tavern in the same parking lot and order Nacho's and a bucket of Coronas instead.", "business_id": "69t2S1u7Rf6qM_c14b42xQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n2BtqUzIsQv7Vw9pJc3Xow", "review_id": "1l02GfpnOu59kriBnLdswg", "text": "Could use a remodeling job, but the food is really good for the area.  The wait staff is very attentive, and the free chips and hot sauce for dipping, are REALLY GOOD.  The fajitas are my usual.  Worth the visit and you'll leave satisfied.", "business_id": "69t2S1u7Rf6qM_c14b42xQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b8Fnh1cHYSmFrH5uD67eeg", "review_id": "-wvrY1jByynzl23dayeDtQ", "text": "What can I say about Manuel's? Well some locations are better than others. The one in Phoenix is on the old and dirty side, but the ones in Scottsdale and Mesa are nicer. The food is good, but a little greasy. I love their chips and salsa (all you can eat). Their prices are reasonable and they have a lot of items to choose from.", "business_id": "69t2S1u7Rf6qM_c14b42xQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hX4jNltFgttCaRO7O10lMA", "review_id": "P7tA2pvibYJLGI-BP4ZHUg", "text": "I have been coming here for years and I keep coming back. Yes, it's an older building but it feels authentic. Hot sauce is one of the best in town. Order the cheese crisp, extra cheese and extra crispy. Yum!", "business_id": "69t2S1u7Rf6qM_c14b42xQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RDLm_FiTm5mp79Zee2cEWg", "review_id": "A8oKTd3pHMeF0SyM6CmgwA", "text": "This is part of a local chain, this location is the missing-link in the chain.  This location is in an older part of Phoenix not a location for the tourist.  \nI can only compare this place to my high school cafeteria during \"Mexican\" food day.  The place is as cozy as a cafeteria, the servers must have been trained by the \"lunch ladies\", the noise from the children is only outdone by the screaming parents and the food is a step below Taco Bell.  If you are looking for Mexican food head back to high school.  In a city full of Mexican restaurants you can find a better place by throwing a dart at the map.", "business_id": "69t2S1u7Rf6qM_c14b42xQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QiLOh5KHp81eiju-n-z1Ng", "review_id": "kenI5MpiRMSyOJ_Ac08Fww", "text": "I write this review as I finish the second of two lime candies that were given to me along with the check. While that part comes last, I feel the need to comment on how good those things are. They are exponentially better than peppermint candies that are ubiquitous at family restaurants. \n\nAnyway, that's probably not why you're here reading this review. Manuel's provided exactly what I was looking for--great Sonoran Mexican food and a down-to-each, low-key atmosphere to go along with it. The experience started off walking into the building, which is located in a strip mall. The building itself seemed to be older than the rest of the mall. Anyway, it worked. The interior is standard 1980s Mexican with the terra cotta tiles all over and sombreros gracing the walls and ceiling. Pretty much sets up the experience the way is should be. Two waiters both tended to the table, answered questions, took part of the order, and continued to serve us through the whole meal. Not only were they both affable, we got twice the attention!\n\nThe recommendations they provided were genuine; not limited to \"people like this...\" No, both waiters told us exactly what they liked and gave reasons. The entrees were preceded by some pretty tasty salsas (yes, two o' them!) and chips and a cheese crisp, which we ordered from the appetizers.\n\nThe two of us who dined there had carnitas and the three amigos enchiladas, both which came with rave reviews. If you're not looking for three enchiladas, may I recommend the spinach with white sauce. Neither disappointed. It's true, you need to like cheese and a little grease with you food. But that's exactly why you'd be at this restaurant.", "business_id": "69t2S1u7Rf6qM_c14b42xQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PCKfZ6NEdpF5GnTLtcAYcA", "review_id": "BfdPzB3NXUfx-8F0XSos6A", "text": "I have been going here practically my whole life. It is my favorite mexican restaurant. It's not fancy, but it's not run down either - it's just right. The waiters are also always very nice.\n\nI'm a total salsa snob and their chunky salsa is the best salsa ever. The hot sauce is also highly ranked in my book. I've had their cheese crisp, enchiladas, chimis - basic stuff like that. \nTheir fried ice cream is really good too!\n\nAnd the best part about it is that the salsa is wonderful at their different locations too. I'm just partial to this location since it's been the one I go to the most.\nVery reasonable prices too.\n\nTry them out!", "business_id": "69t2S1u7Rf6qM_c14b42xQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F9hl4Dn1Ube3A6NShgfXmw", "review_id": "lfRUoKHE0f9ZtOAuX5kt7Q", "text": "Not great, but not terrible either.\n\nPros: My wife liked the salsa, but I say it's just okay. You get two different types, and the red salsa they give you just tastes like a mix of Hormel chili and ketchup.\n\n-Taco; Really liked the shell; it was like you get at a street vendor, seemingly just-cooked and folded. The chicken inside also tasted \"homey,\" like chicken you boiled for hours to make a soup till it was tender. Very brothy and nice.\n\n-Speed; our food was out in a matter of minutes. Kinda scary, actually, as one reviewer put it. Is everything frozen and reheated? Didn't seem that way, as I said my taco was pretty good. But who knows?\n\nCons: -Lack of spice; nothing on either of our plates had any spice. That said, I feel this place is definitely Mexican food for dumb Americans who can't handle it. Not that I'm looking to burn my mouth on every bite, but a hint of something here and there wouldn't hurt.\n\nMost everything else about this place is unimpressive, but passable. The decor is what you'd expect, service is decent, prices okay I guess. I'm not sure why other reviewers think this place looks dumpy, seemed clean and presentable to me. I'd say \"in a pinch, it'll do,\" but with so many other Mexican places around that's meaningless and Manuel's is just a face in the crowd.\n\nBottom-line: Go here if you want typical Mexican with a slightly better-than-average dining room atmosphere.", "business_id": "69t2S1u7Rf6qM_c14b42xQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5lLqKs1JNV3ZNgVS6z9aaA", "review_id": "1yPOOqmgbLw1DF7Md6goIQ", "text": "Love this place and come here every time I'm in town. The servers are a bit dingy at times, I've had orders messed up a few times, billing errors, etc.... I don't mind too much as long as thing are straightened out, which they are.\n\nThe burritos are awesome, love the warm tortilla chips served with salsa. Best cheese crisp around (better than Los Olivos) and did I mention consistency? Never a surprise here. This is good food and we'll keep coming...", "business_id": "69t2S1u7Rf6qM_c14b42xQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pEVf8GRshP9HUkSpizc9LA", "review_id": "MWvV19JtkwUr8O8KUuH8zg", "text": "I ate lunch here a few weeks ago and had a good, cheap, quick meal.  $6.99 for an enchilada, taco, rice and beans...what a deal!  Good chips and salsa too!", "business_id": "69t2S1u7Rf6qM_c14b42xQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eZQ2b5dJDlIji9AtfdOE0g", "review_id": "8idXc8KY7QNFyrBu3EwudA", "text": "I have been a patron of this local,  fairly traditional spot for nearly 40 years!  I actually once worked at the one on 32nd Street and Indian School for a week.\n\nThe salsa I can eat as a soup.  Nice and chunky, fresh, all around yummy.  The spicier salsa can be slightly dipped in periodically as necessary for an added hotttttness.  \n\nThe menu hasn't changed much over the years.  The food is fresh and if not too careful could border non-authentic.  Overall, this is a great place you can count on for a sweet Mexican food experience.\n\nMy granddaughter and I are now the matriarch's in the family to continue the tradition of being loyal to this landmark!", "business_id": "69t2S1u7Rf6qM_c14b42xQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "c62EwmAMj1wWnXO5nZm4bQ", "review_id": "IzzT-OshyEXHgTwLIuwCDg", "text": "Great service, food, and atmosphere.", "business_id": "69t2S1u7Rf6qM_c14b42xQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kHI1UedCN7pNnYEknsmqDA", "review_id": "Vy3YftrjrtvT4dJ31TIfyg", "text": "If you want old fashioned good Mexican food, this is the place.  The food is fresh, standard style of sauces, beans, rice, salsas... bar, very good service, very friendly staff.  Wifi too.  It's a good place to go and get an enchilada or carne asada.  The staff deserves 5 stars.. it's clean, it's convenient, and it is fast.", "business_id": "69t2S1u7Rf6qM_c14b42xQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zNa_IxR49eFTs_EYLE2ZQw", "review_id": "-EJThNY-KXxXWJdE8iQoqA", "text": "I haven't  been to Manuel's in awhile and as always the food was really good. We were seated in a back room close to the kitchen. I'm always cold but I was roasting in that room. The waiter took great care of us and I loved the margaritas.", "business_id": "69t2S1u7Rf6qM_c14b42xQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Q6FaSZpCtVv7PXECwDL1bg", "review_id": "53os0sd-o7_YvoGGRW2XOQ", "text": "Had dinner here with a friend on 6/1/2013. What's not to like? It's close by, has a nice atmosphere, great service and reasonable prices. I had the mini steak tacos and edamame. Yes, I'll be back.", "business_id": "69t2S1u7Rf6qM_c14b42xQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zSUws8DBF4_bg1vkJsE2sw", "review_id": "kU3_8bAduLFddMBOcf-Zow", "text": "Love Manuel's!  Always good food and a friendly staff.", "business_id": "69t2S1u7Rf6qM_c14b42xQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SInpm1Y38JVB0DHwLKx1yQ", "review_id": "UN9LB8JfrJZRnSCOEtRGUg", "text": "This food was pretty good, nothing spectacular. The wait staff is excellent, very attentive and helpful. The taquitos are crispy and have decent flavor. The rice is a little mushy, but has good flavor as well.", "business_id": "69t2S1u7Rf6qM_c14b42xQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "WjiBNdwGXhQAachgQHyKsg", "text": "I have been to other Manuel's in the past and a couple weeks ago I just wanted to have so good 'bad' Mexican food, so we went here. This was a huge disappointment. The BF and I got very 'easy' and Americanized dishes- I got a cheese crisp and rice and he got a bean and cheese burrito. I will say the cheese crisp was pretty disappointing. It had no flavor at all....none of that delicious cheesy goodness that is the essence of Americanized Mexican food.... I definitely will not be back here again.", "business_id": "69t2S1u7Rf6qM_c14b42xQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xdl61MWMguYRSunH8CniQw", "review_id": "uY7lvq1MzTBB2E8S6aB9Tw", "text": "Not too shabby. Pretty standard menu of mexican food.  The food comes out fast and piping hot.  I had the carnitas chimichanga and it was really good.  The guac served on top was delicious and not all runny like some others in town.  The margaritas are big, delicious and fairly priced.  Oh!  And you get free chips and salsa if you're ordering a meal.  Love me some chips and salsa, especially when the mild is so tasty.  I would go back to Manuel's to try a bit more of the menu and to take advantage of happy hour margaritas!", "business_id": "69t2S1u7Rf6qM_c14b42xQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_p9EnnLQg6KDlIRU2fYEJA", "review_id": "R-3Aod9FMSKu94J2YkI3lg", "text": "Not sure what all the hype is about for this place.....Very average.... The food seemed similar to Del Taco, but on a real plate. The Fajitas was a joke....This place looks run down & old, which scares me a little bit to eat here. Canyon Cafe/Sam's Mexican Cafe at Arizona Center downtown....NOW we're talkin'!  ...Waaaaay better!", "business_id": "69t2S1u7Rf6qM_c14b42xQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2DcIEfr3-iXYorjAUtCmDw", "review_id": "Iy8ggDf6-gOM6p-pTbysoA", "text": "I grew up with Manuel's. We used to go every Sunday after church growing up and that was back when it was still on 32nd St. Since I got older, the price has gone way up and the quality of the food seemed to go way down. Salsa isn't spicy anymore. Used to be that the plate was super hot when it was brought out to us, not anymore. One of the last times my family and I went there for dinner they charged us a 16% gratuity! 16% is way too high for any gratuity but we were only 4 people!", "business_id": "69t2S1u7Rf6qM_c14b42xQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KP413HzbK4Fgpn2GTxUIkQ", "review_id": "RGH-ZHKiYO3n9W_AJ-JCSQ", "text": "OK for food. it falls into one of my routine lunch places if I run out of ideas. good for margaritas.", "business_id": "69t2S1u7Rf6qM_c14b42xQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "J3I2NClEbD1Xr8lOdjxlqQ", "review_id": "DKbr36JEdfd66jRXeD_btg", "text": "This is so difficult.  I guess the best I can say is that Manuel's is like the TV dinner of Mexican Food.  This stuff is so gringo-ized that it's Mexican in name only.  I had the Pollo Especial.  It was nothing special.  Chicken wrapped in a flour tortilla, deep fried and some cream-cheese sauce slathered on it.  Rice and Beans that tasted like they came straight from a can to the microwave to my plate.  The free chips and salsa (hot sauce) was not bad, as was the beer.   That's about the best I can come up with for the food.  It won't threaten your taste buds.  It might threaten your wallet however, as nothing seemed to be less than eleven dollars.\n\nService was satisfactory, a bit slow on the takeoff, but adequate.  I don't normally concern myself with room layouts, but in this room, we had to weave between tables bunched so close together, it was a bit disconcerting.  I sure don't want to stare at somebody's passing arse two feet away bumping my table while  I'm eating. There was no getting to the middle of the room - fortunately it was not that big of a room and the servers could just pass food to the unfortunate diners stuck in the middle.   I was grateful to be in a booth, despite being stuck in a corner, at least nobody was behind me.\n\nWould I go back?  Only if you forced me.", "business_id": "69t2S1u7Rf6qM_c14b42xQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d0wJVf7Gv7v1B-HHYhxZtQ", "review_id": "mXJ2LWtasfYfPKCtpEm9gA", "text": "Not bad at all.\n\nWe had the red chili con carne burro and mexican pizza.  The meat in the burro could have been shredded a bit more but the flavor was nice.  I also like the little bed of shredded lettuce it comes on to help with the heaviness of the plate.  The Mexi pizza could have been a little easier on cheese and sliced olives all over it would have been nice.  But it was tasty enough.\n\nThe service was very good by the helper/busboy person but the waiter was a little on the slow side.  I'd like to check out their happy hour.", "business_id": "69t2S1u7Rf6qM_c14b42xQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Iir7iA_QA3_22tYnPyZ-hA", "review_id": "ahpzSX6JY4hqWpmFeHfoEw", "text": "It isn't well known but each Manuel's is owned by one of the children of the original owner- the best one is on Peoria, that is one that you hear good things about.", "business_id": "69t2S1u7Rf6qM_c14b42xQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ESeNHwDS8iPtMiI15VdNMw", "review_id": "f1TGo4zXzj3HVqmWwJvY2A", "text": "Eight of us went to Manuel's today for lunch, and I can say that the service was the WORST I have ever seen in any restaurant.  \n\nSix of us got our meals at the same time, while the other two (who ordered the daily special) got theirs  EIGHT MINUTES AFTER the rest of us.  \n\nWe didn't see the server again until he brought our bill.  We had asked him for separate tickets...and only got one.  We never got a single refill on the iced teas that four of us paid $2.50 each for...ten bucks would buy a LOT of tea bags.\n\nAn 84-year-old woman in our party asked for her water in a styrofoam cup with a straw, which the server said he would bring her but he never did.\n\nThe food was unimpressive...greasy and fried.  I would go to Taco Bell before I went back to Manuel's, which is overpriced.  I wouldn't have minded the mediocre food, but the service sucks like an Electrolux.", "business_id": "69t2S1u7Rf6qM_c14b42xQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8ExfhFE-4uzGWVyvorNMWw", "review_id": "a2xfP0RpJAhioxUUHCX6QQ", "text": "Great food...been eating here for thirty plus years. Food has the same top quality since I started eating here. Like family here....love the food! Best Mexican food!", "business_id": "69t2S1u7Rf6qM_c14b42xQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b09xL4rx2S1LdMB9AH_tkw", "review_id": "4Es-h-CFvilk656di9JXrw", "text": "Love this place.  Come here weekly to meet with friends. Always good service.  Always delish food.", "business_id": "69t2S1u7Rf6qM_c14b42xQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eOJLIhlI6-mBTcS2PwfD4w", "review_id": "-o_EihpI_fdJiaUz6HszQQ", "text": "This place is very overrated. Food will cost you 15-20 dollars per person, and you can get much better from traditional Mexican diners at half the price. Service was not good, and the food was not good. I had Fajitas, and Applebee's produces a better product. Will not go back again, and in an area dominated by a lot of quality Mexican cuisine, this is a place to skip", "business_id": "69t2S1u7Rf6qM_c14b42xQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "B_CVJ2u3tmhcERyY0KXOdA", "review_id": "EfiLir2h6yedsMR9nQ31KQ", "text": "I've been patronizing Manuel's (this location) for 20+ years.  The chips always arrive nice and warm.  I've never had a bad meal at this location.  I believe the wait staff makes this place that much better.  They always are so welcoming and very attentive.  This is our go to place for special events.", "business_id": "69t2S1u7Rf6qM_c14b42xQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yFWXPtBAAIbDnl0u0radaQ", "review_id": "kib2EXEeqd8eaBMvZD5MVQ", "text": "Service here varies on the person and day of the week.\nFood always looks like it was microwaved. So awful. \nOnly reason I gave it two stars was because of the drinks.", "business_id": "69t2S1u7Rf6qM_c14b42xQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eJGh4UF0zHIPPLZG1NkpgA", "review_id": "CcwS3sLOF-9KPOUfhouxiA", "text": "I've been to a number of car washes in this town, and Lindstrom's is the finest. As a self-professed neat freak and perfectionist, I can assure you that your car will be well-groomed at Lindstrom's.\n\nThey are not in the habit of upselling and pressure tactics - just pressure washing. They are friendly, willing to accommodate my needs, and clean without frills. I have been coming to their car wash for some years, and continually come back (even when I stray, wash my own car or pick one of those gas station car washes on the fly). \n\nLindstrom's seems a little sad these days, and emptied. Not sure if it has to do with the recession, the brutally hot Phoenix summer or the recent raid on their service staff by the Sheriff's office for \"identity theft\". But, whatever the case, Lindstrom's provides a superior service, and is a local business, and for those two reasons alone, please frequent this establishment. Your car will thank you.", "business_id": "9vZ2G7kW_8APo3snijBNaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YPwFl3RCRwr-kyN-890STA", "review_id": "xY7E8mEyfB11PWKzi5hogA", "text": "Today was the first time I have used Lindstrom's Family Car Wash and I was very, very pleased with my visit. I stopped by during my lunch hour and while it wasn't slammed with cars there was a steady stream of business. My car looked great once they were finish. I really liked that I didn't have one lone steak from extra water in cracks of mirrors or doors when I drove. I'm so happy that I found this gem!", "business_id": "9vZ2G7kW_8APo3snijBNaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "88xq5z0pGSFOCw1-EMHKAg", "review_id": "2ddIB7tG7U96FqQZ66UunQ", "text": "This is my favorite car wash.  Very friendly folks and no hassels with getting the sleigh as clean as I need it.  At 50% off, no one can touch them.   HOHOHO\n\nSanta Claushimself.", "business_id": "9vZ2G7kW_8APo3snijBNaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PZ9FB1czAYXuxLH7eegBvQ", "review_id": "PNp4SvGjfey0GMq611fo1g", "text": "A Bit Pricey but you'll came out of the factory show room clean... \n\nFriendly customer service with out the Unscrupulous Pressure Up-sell sales job you get at places like Danny's Family Carousel Car Wash down the street!\n \nI actually belove their sign that this is a family business; & they deserve my repeat business...", "business_id": "9vZ2G7kW_8APo3snijBNaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "88xq5z0pGSFOCw1-EMHKAg", "review_id": "URO1EPDGUhiaT6gcMYX01g", "text": "I have been going here for years.  I have always paid half price, but always get a great job.  Yes, once in awhile you need to advice them of a streaked window or missed spot, but they always fix it and have great customer service.  I will keep going there for sure.\n\nClaus Himself", "business_id": "9vZ2G7kW_8APo3snijBNaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7cSjwQ4t54xv0pE6ki4wSA", "review_id": "4bBLZqSmM5p_3MDSr5DbCQ", "text": "I pulled into Lindstroms after a truck dumped a 5 gallon tub of white paint in the street in front of me during rush hour, coating half of my (dark gray) Honda Element. It was dry upon arrival and all over the right side of my car. They checked it, said they could fix it, told me how they would do it and how long it would take. I enjoyed a shoe shine while I waited in their welcoming facility, and they kept me apprised along the way. The end result was perfect and at a very reasonable price. Check them out, they have earned a new loyal customer (and I live in Peoria!).", "business_id": "9vZ2G7kW_8APo3snijBNaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2BrWH7Nq9RGfIl6Zm11XXQ", "review_id": "Nbc56X2I5wTwh5IzvY-Gaw", "text": "I went to Lindstrom to have a long scuff mark buffed-out of my passenger side panel (about 15 inches each on both doors).  It  wasn't very deep, and mostly damaged the clear coat.  When the service writer came up, he quoted me for $55 for car wash, buffing and hand wax.  When I hesitated, he cameback with a rate of $50 and told me the scuff will be easily removed.  After 25 minutes of work, the scuff was better, but not removed.  The detailer said, \"Yeah, that's in the clear coat.  You'll have to take it to a body shop to get wet-sanded.\"  Disappointed, but content, I went to Showcase Honda to get an oil change and asked them, \"Do you think you guys can do anything with this scuff mark?\"  They said that they probably could, and 20 minutes later, POOF!  The scuff mark was completely removed!  The detailer at Showcase Honda asked, \"How hard did they try at Lindstrom because I buffed-it right out.\"  Irritated that Showcase did a better job (for free!) I went back to complain to Lindstrom.  They apologized and told me that their detailer was good, but sometimes gets a 'big head' and doesn't always follow through.  I was later given a free 'works' car wash in compensation, but chances of me not using it and giving it to a friend are high.  Another thing to note, I had a lot of bugs on my front hood and bumper from a 1,800 mile road trip and many were still there after the wash and hand wax!  Should have skipped Lindstrom and just started at Showcase Honda!  If there is a positive, I'd say that my interior is very clean!", "business_id": "9vZ2G7kW_8APo3snijBNaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KzbHOuRLfSWLjs6zmHWH2g", "review_id": "BDFSq8-03sFonrvg9ZEaWA", "text": "I recently moved to Phoenix and purchased a new car shortly afterwards. I researched online for a car wash that was reasonably priced and would do a good job. Lindstrom has not disappointed either time I have taken my car there. They take pride in doing a good job. It's worth the drive I make to get there!", "business_id": "9vZ2G7kW_8APo3snijBNaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v5UXUW1bVN7Q2OWX-lOjhA", "review_id": "tysLJnKLSh0sd1ECpkdSrQ", "text": "this is the best car wash that I have used in Phoenix.  yelp coupon doesn't hurt either.", "business_id": "9vZ2G7kW_8APo3snijBNaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mPlWlo5ocGY_pAaFhn6olw", "review_id": "J5LIaf6TIe7J-qifN65bFA", "text": "I don't usually think of getting my car washed as a treat, but the good folks at Lindstrom treated me like a queen.\n\nI live in New Mexico on a dirt road and had driven to the Phoenix area to visit my sister.  I knew my poor car was in desperate need of a good wash.  I wanted to find the best in the metro area.  I found Lindstrom's on Yelp and gave it a try. It was quite a distance from my sister's home, but I seriously wanted the best.  After all, my car hadn't been washed in over a year, and I didn't want it to go into shock or have a seizure or something.\n\nSeeing from my license plate that I was from out of state, the gentleman who took my order chatted with me briefly (did NOT try to upsell me at all)  then waved me over to meet the owner, Ahmed.  I told him how I'd heard of Lindstrom and he gave me the royal treatment.  I had ordered \"the works\", but I never expected my car to look better than new, including the time-consuming job of dressing the tires and cleaning the wheels on my MINI Cooper.\n\nAnd to top it off, Ahmed didn't even charge me.  Just a great welcome to Arizona and a fantastic way to start off a Monday.\n\nThese guys are meticulous in what they do, and take pride in it.  It's rare to find a locally owned shop like this and this is one of the reasons I love Yelp.\n\nMy car's self-esteem is as good as new, and I'm a happy girl motoring around Scottsdale in my gleaming, brand-new looking MINI.\n\nThank you Ahmed and crew!", "business_id": "9vZ2G7kW_8APo3snijBNaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x46c5z1ldZHuYcLlrIf1nA", "review_id": "4pxf07joagixfhI-REzlWg", "text": "Their $12 basic wash includes interior/exterior windows, vacuuming, washing, wheels, and they even cleaned out all the buildup of plant ans tree debris in the joint of my trunk! Always a treat to come here.", "business_id": "9vZ2G7kW_8APo3snijBNaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hLNG9GlncIR9rD41EDraCA", "review_id": "IiZW4luDVV-kdCg0UQySYw", "text": "Best car wash in Phoenix. Is I perfect every time? No, but they do a very thorough and detailed job if you get the $22 works car wash. And while you wait you can get an excellent shoeshine. I'm all about two birds with one stone and this is a place I can accomplish that. They will continue to get my business.", "business_id": "9vZ2G7kW_8APo3snijBNaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VTtnvB4jor9Hrn-WtuRP9w", "review_id": "jGysLK6CZkYAlWoZ-oPtAA", "text": "Lindstrom Family Auto Wash / Car Wash, I actually signed up to Yelp just to write this review!! I would never recommend this car wash to anyone. Myself or family will never go again!!! My girlfriend has been going to this car wash for 5 years. Just recently she had the car detailed for the first time and during that process they went through her glove compartment into her day planner and stole her credit card. Unbelievable. Now she has a reason that she keeps it in the glove compartment that I won't go into because I don't want the thief to know what lies ahead of them, but it just amazes me how sneaky ridiculous people at this establishment are. She has a baby seat in the back and they felt that she would have something in her glove compartment that would better serve their current self centered life. I usually never write reviews unless the company did an amazing job where I felt compelled to write a review or they did something so terrible I felt that I had to write a review. So now, I'm compelled to make sure that they feel a consequence of their employee's actions. In business, you're only as strong as your weakest link and if this is their idea of providing a service that people want and need then they need to close shop. If this is the way all of them think and the kind of reputation that they want then I hope that they're happy with the attention that they're going to get from this.", "business_id": "9vZ2G7kW_8APo3snijBNaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dcnF32yAftn6onyLIPuLZw", "review_id": "wX3RMG4AHbK6H4RIoTIxuA", "text": "After more than 12 years I am very disappointed with how things are going now.\n\nLindstrom said been washing my Tahoe for more than 10 years. During that time I have recommended them and they have always done a good job. Over the last year  I had noticed quality seems to have slipped considerably but not enough to make me go somewhere else. I watched all the Lindstrom kids grow up why would I go somewhere else. Today that changed for me.\n\nToday they offered a hand wash and wax at a special cost and I decided to do it as my truck had recently been in the boonies and it was filthy. When I picked it up it had black marks on the driver's door that had been there when I left it. I asked the supervisor if they could do something about that and he was very courteous and said yes he thought they could and that they would \"not charge me\" for it. Charge me for it? They hadn't finished the job!\n\nThey worked on the driver's door and it was much better so I took the truck and left. When I parked again I decided I should've walked around the whole truck.  I opened the back window and dust cascaded down the back door. They had not raised the back window and cleaned under it.  This was not the first time they have cleaned the Tahoe after an off-road trip and they have never missed the back window before. Remember this was a $60.00  hand wash and wax.\n\nI then looked at the truck more closely and found several places that I could literally rub the dirt spots off the finish with a dampened handkerchief. I am not sure they actually waxed it, and it certainly was not washed very well.\n\nAs I stood inside waiting for them to redo the job a woman asked me if I \"..was seriously going to have them wax my truck\". I said that's what they were correcting now and she said she would never allow Lindstrom to wax anything of hers again after what they had done to her refinish.  A man who had just walked in overheard her and said \"boy that the truth, me either.\"\n\nUnless I find someplace I like a lot better I would still go back to Lindstrom for the regular car washes they do a good job with the general cleaning but I can't think of a circumstance that would cause me to let them do anything else on my truck ever again.", "business_id": "9vZ2G7kW_8APo3snijBNaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5S9qsoHWUcMeahMtBwuX3g", "review_id": "5HIDSyru7w84B-NQMAegJw", "text": "I love helping out local, family owned places as opposed to the huge chains but I might have to skip out in this one. Even with the 5 dollar off  coupons that come in the Arcadia coupon books, the price is still too high for the work they provide.\n\nMy car needed a good wash after a freakish haboob/bi-polar weather attacked my baby leaving it looking like it had brown chicken pox. The inside wasn't majorly dirty, just some dog hair in the back from my puppy. I waited over a good half an hour for my car but since I had no idea about the wait time nor was I warned beforehand, I was definitely late for work. Yeah, there were a bunch of people which gave me the hope that it was worth it, but there's a same huge crowd at other washes that get the job done faster.\n\nYou know when you go through a drive through/self wash, how it always fails to get under the spoiler and the front of the bumper so you end up facepalming and have no choice but to use the good work shirt you're wearing to try to wipe it off . You would think with a hand wash it would be taken care of, but it was like it wasn't even touched or at least worked on enough.\n\nThey gave me the keys and there were still spots under the spoiler and specks of dirt still holding onto dear life all around the front. Side mirrors were still spotty and they neglected to simply wipe the inside dash where I had a a few dried up soda stains until I pointed it out and asked them to do so. Vacuum wise though, they did a pretty good job, but nothing I can't find anywhere else. \n\nSave yourself the money and buy the Danny's Car Wash Groupon - 3 for $25 instead of spending 1 wash for $16 here only to still be left with an unfinished wash.", "business_id": "9vZ2G7kW_8APo3snijBNaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q_EnzoEIHLqmsGIQMIuyjQ", "review_id": "YLtsZwUQZk46SUBCsS2tZQ", "text": "Excellent customer service and car care. I've finally found a car wash that I'll return to.", "business_id": "9vZ2G7kW_8APo3snijBNaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ciUuzVQZhB2n11H7xAF9Iw", "review_id": "sK75Ikrj5INxpjjL_o1jjA", "text": "Just one word of advice. \nMake sure your trunk is EMPTY and contains ZERO valuables before you drive your car into Lindstrom's. \nLocking it won't be enough.\nI'm just sayin.", "business_id": "9vZ2G7kW_8APo3snijBNaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M6Wi9pKDx-W6rGgmf9GVMw", "review_id": "ioZbCqjk52D8w1GixGygdw", "text": "This place is a local gem.  They do such a great job and pay amazing attention to detail.  My car looked better than new after spending a few hours getting detailed at Lindstrom's.  If you need your car detailed, this is the place to go.  Good prices and high quality work. \n\nThe employees are friendly.  As this is a hand car wash, you will need to be prepared to spend a little time here - but it's totally worth the wait!", "business_id": "9vZ2G7kW_8APo3snijBNaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IKQ97UfIXRjaYX9RGIEVkQ", "review_id": "nH8FhYad1OsgW6vty14Sog", "text": "ok place..", "business_id": "9vZ2G7kW_8APo3snijBNaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bVZ4dcaJGLFmfkhgdPEpSg", "review_id": "OOluHlSn8mp-AoajZ4O2vw", "text": "When the Lindstrom's owned it... it was all about attention to detail. This is my third and last attempt to use this car wash. I'm going to a wedding... need my car nice, so, I think, let's step up from the $5 place to a really good wash... WRONG...The arm-rests, dirty, seats dirty, dash dusty.... Not even an attempt to clean the inside. So, next time you want a GREAT WASH... look elsewhere, or do the inside yourself and save eight bucks! In one word, here's my review... NEXT!", "business_id": "9vZ2G7kW_8APo3snijBNaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6EFPCjKuiV_kGuaTTQMsFA", "review_id": "KeDypyahOA3QcRLaDGutFA", "text": "Did the Express Wax and was pleased with the detail and level of service.  Well done!  As for the coupon, only good on the wash and nothing else.......", "business_id": "9vZ2G7kW_8APo3snijBNaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Q3uuUMTolrtarxc0DBftlw", "review_id": "hsv9A5QTLBHy_fYkIOLNSQ", "text": "Free wi-fi, tv and reading materials while you wait, which is really nice to offer. Price is competitive for the type of wash, however they seem to take great care when doing windows and interior once truck comes out of conveyor.  The fifth star is earned by the shoeshine that is also offered while you wait. I'm a sucker for old school service like that and love this place for it. They also have a check-in discount which is also kinda awesome.", "business_id": "9vZ2G7kW_8APo3snijBNaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p8oW6B-S_wyE_TIH6bZelw", "review_id": "KW_1JPP9p7SG43B5Cr8b5Q", "text": "It has gone downhill. Hour wait for less than mediocre job. I have been so many times and it keeps getting worse.", "business_id": "9vZ2G7kW_8APo3snijBNaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0kzxj_RRldJotJCWPYdHOw", "review_id": "rwjaU7Gf5J_GV_Ye2JDZ0w", "text": "The wash was good but service moved way too slowly (I waited an hour for my car)", "business_id": "9vZ2G7kW_8APo3snijBNaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "J3I2NClEbD1Xr8lOdjxlqQ", "review_id": "ObCjIkIH4KtJr9xuhtbYhA", "text": "High-Pressure wash?  maybe.  High-Pressures sales?  DEFINITELY.\n\nDaughter gave my wife a gift of a detail from Lindstrom.  At the time, it was an $85 full detail special, but my wife being the procrastinator she is, waited many months before using the card.  Checked the website and the detail special was gone,  No big deal, it was a gift card, so we thought we would take her car down and get what we could for the $85.\n\nShe drives up and the pitch begins.  What can I get for $85?  Salesman goes through the list and says for a bit more, you can get scratches buffed out. super-detailing, yada, yada, yada, inside of tires cleaned even!  (Ok, that last part was exaggeration).  Salesman says \"that'll be $200\".  Um, no, wife says, I have $85.  I want what I can get for $85.  Salesman says okay, and walks away.  Five minutes later, Salesman comes back, taps on window (she's been waiting all this time), and says, \"Okay, we can add interior/exterior detailing and shampooing the carpets and cleaning the seats for $100 more.\"  No, she says again, I only have $85, that's what I want to spend.  Okay, he says, we'll drop the inside-tire cleaning, and the scratch-buffing and just add the inside seat-cleaning.  worn down and impatient, she agrees to it.  That'll be $120.  Whatever, she says, just let me get out of this hell.\n\nMeanwhile, I'm waiting outside to take her to our next appointment, which we barely made, after all this heckling.  Two and a half hours later, the car comes back, it looks very nice from a distance, all shiny and trim and  tires blackened. But when you look closer, there are still bug smears on the front of the hood, which I was able to clean off with some simple green, and the seats weren't that clean - at least not to warrant that much extra.  Overall, it was a fair job.  Would I pay $120 for it again?  No, I don't think so.  And after the sales pitch my wife endured, we will not be returning.\n\nSuggestion for Lindstrom.  It's okay to sell your services and to upsell.  Badgering and pressuring customers however, is not okay.  It's better to work with your customers, and within their budget.  Oh, and for $120, you could do a better job of cleaning.  Or maybe not, just saying.  At any rate, you have lost me as a customer, and I've been a customer for twenty years now.  Not any more.", "business_id": "9vZ2G7kW_8APo3snijBNaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lozpEmcNyXZgApqEoLJpIw", "review_id": "EZ6F5rHrGzp1ixJJFWXolA", "text": "I have taken my vehicles here on several occassions. They try and up-sale you when you first pull up. I just say I'm in a hurry, I'll just get the Family Special. I thinks it's like $20... I have never had a bad experience here, maybe because of that amazing massage chair in the waiting room. The only thing I would reccomend is; if you're in a hurry and they are busy, dont go. They do take long but thats not a bad thing. Oh, and make the massage chair free:)!", "business_id": "9vZ2G7kW_8APo3snijBNaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oSxQBNtAsFQdAjCzfW1oPQ", "review_id": "vtjk0_PBfTdwucfXivzZpg", "text": "I went to Lindstrom Family Car Wash on my first day in Phoenix after a 2,500 mile road trip.  Needless to say, my car was FILTHY.  Joe greeted me with a genuine smile and a happy attitude.  I bought a special mini-detail which was affordable and done beautifully!  Thank you for your wonderful customer service and excellent work.", "business_id": "9vZ2G7kW_8APo3snijBNaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oVa4vU8ETaqDcMDVmVMLYA", "review_id": "gwe7uMCtY7RZntESXnjQ4A", "text": "Super friendly and a great wash/vacuum for not a ton of money.", "business_id": "9vZ2G7kW_8APo3snijBNaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hno-5CTo24tD9YRdglAZ2g", "review_id": "ikFR3QTC3egxVcf805AHSg", "text": "I've only ever gone to Lindstrom to have my car washed or detailed. Used to be quick and efficient. The ticket writer talked me into a detail package that was affordable, but I wish he had set my expectations up front that if would take over 2 hours.  When I asked how much longer it would be at the desk, the cashier radioed the crew, but no one responded. Five minutes later, my car appeared up front and I drove off only to notice the half-assed job they did and my windows are streaky and smudged. I may come back for just the basic wash again, but unless I have a day to kill, I'm not opting for the extra wax or treatments -- no matter how cheap he sells it.", "business_id": "9vZ2G7kW_8APo3snijBNaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8p0dyE8sZPibvuKQ2ir66g", "review_id": "Ak0LJjYk-iWk41C2cxxh0Q", "text": "My reviews are few and far between. Maybe it's the 5 minutes I spend writing a review that outweighs the idea of just moving on with life (apparently people that did pre-yelp).\n\nThe exception to my rule of thumb is awesome places I want to tell people about. Lindstrom's was unbelievable. I know, weird, I'm talking about a car wash. \n\nI've never been to a carwash that stood out for the right reasons. First, my new homie Felix gave me an unbelievable show shine while I waited. Then I came out and my jeep honestly looked better than when it left the show room. No missed spots and they blacked all the plastic (which on a wrangler is practically half the car). \n\nI accidentally had a bird fly into my front grill on a drive back from Tucson (don't sigh like I'm a bad person; no idea how a bird does that in the first place) and they vacuumed every last feather out. \n\nWell played, lindstroms. Well played.", "business_id": "9vZ2G7kW_8APo3snijBNaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MCkCanf_NF2gJv8K6RClbg", "review_id": "qs5aJ2msC0jBaWxCJb91ug", "text": "I went to Lindstrom's car wash today for the first time, and had a great experience!   Just got the basic wash, but they did an awesome job! Not to mention prices are cheap compared to other car washes I've been to.  \n\nI don't usually \"expect\" amazing customer service from places such as a car washes, however, I was blown away by Lindstrom! The young lady working at the desk was very talkative and friendly, and I didn't receive any pressure about extra ridiculous add-on's that other car washes most definitely always pitch.  The owner was there in and out checking on customers and his employees, he was super easy going and catering, told me if I had any concerns in the future to contact him and he'd take care of it!  AND listen up ladies... all Wednesday's are ladies night and you get $2 off!  \n\nOverall, super impressed and I will be coming back!  See ya later Danny's car wash!", "business_id": "9vZ2G7kW_8APo3snijBNaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PShy2RYNadDUhJf4ErOJ7w", "review_id": "Q0X6n-6XrL83TxYCO1sReA", "text": "I love Loehmann's\nEspecially this particular location of Loehmann's\n\nHere are my reasons:\n1.  It's organized and clean.  Unlike Last Chance, Ross, Nordstrom Rack... which all give me a headache within 5 minutes, this store is like a normal department store, just cheaper.\n2.  Everytime I go, its empty, like I have the store to myself\n3.  Great deals\n\nI recently went to Loehmann's in San Fran, and the same day I went to Nordstroms semi annual sale.  I saw at least 4 items at Nordstroms on sale, that I had seen at Loehmann's earlier that day for even cheaper!\n\nI've also gotten Diesel jeans for 50$ from here... Betsey Johnson purses.... I love me some Loehmann's\n\nOh, and boys, their men's section is like a foot wide, so you may wanna skip this.", "business_id": "Y1eMoHPnhwoOcYsKxGl74g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ONNDmhFp4i8Io9wiaHWv1A", "review_id": "U_h2Lc8ZJX9DOjDBI5qfug", "text": "Loehmann's is where I generally like to shop.  I love the prices.  I love most of the clothes.  They have cute bags, hats, perfume... all kinds of stuff.  Unlike Last Chance, you won't find competitive boutique owners fighting over used goods just to take a seamrippper to the tag and add their own.  You won't have to deal with the smell of urine in the dressing room like Buffalo...  There are only a few privet dressing rooms but there is a huge changing area for those not-so-modest gals.  It's always a good experience.  And they give you the hangers to take home... It's the little things really.", "business_id": "Y1eMoHPnhwoOcYsKxGl74g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "RDQBGF8n16fFecoHhLt45Q", "text": "This Loehmann's rules!\n\n* They always have a well stocked, constantly changing inventory.\n* Outside of clothes they sell awesome accessories, handbags, hair products, perfumes, swim suits ect..\n* The store is well organized and clean\n* Everytime I come in a lady walks over and hands me a coupon for saving even more\n* The return policy is very flexible\n* If you get on the email list they send you smoking good deals\n* Store is always empty", "business_id": "Y1eMoHPnhwoOcYsKxGl74g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BLUDPZW_d2fAF0Pia28ZlA", "review_id": "CmMXO85qPb2Q3ZgkGuao3g", "text": "How have I never been here before? I had an appointment at a salon in the same plaza and had half an hour to kill before I needed to be there. I parked by Loehmann's and figured it was a furniture store! I walked in thinking I would check out love seats and recliners, but I ended up finding the most perfect hand bag for $40 less than retail price. \n\nI will be back here whenever I'm in the area.", "business_id": "Y1eMoHPnhwoOcYsKxGl74g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TRl5jiNFI2m0wfH6CqO3_A", "review_id": "8qvYmE7pyacxBomr--UMWg", "text": "I am devasted that they up and closed this place with no warning.  We have been loyal shoppers there for years!  Great deals were to be had by all.  I think the location did them in.  No one knew they were there!  They will be missed!", "business_id": "Y1eMoHPnhwoOcYsKxGl74g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "udYb_bndkIamYIjSpUmXog", "review_id": "LeMWRXyu0cT_rxqw8Ewt3g", "text": "On my once at least monthly trip to Loehmanns today I was devastated to see the big blue sign stating the space is available?!?! I feel like they didn't even warn loyal gold and diamond member shoppers before they just left us. I will probably not buy another item of clothing in this state again for a while. The only reason I am even able to compose myself enough to write a review is that I work in San Diego every month and my office is a mile from th fashion valley Loehmanns... which is bigger and better than this one is anyway. So... if any Phoenicians need a fix, just drive 5-6 hours west :) thank God that one is in a much better location so gets more traffic. Hopefully it will stay open forever!!", "business_id": "Y1eMoHPnhwoOcYsKxGl74g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u15nhcnuqndlllXxxYm-6A", "review_id": "-WTojn-P4qyLcxVSpfwmww", "text": "Tragedy has truly struck in my life.\n\nI have been to this Loehmann's location once since moving to AZ about a year or two ago and then my car stopped working. Finally I fixed my car this week and couldn't wait to get to Loehmann's. I gleefully made the trip and devoted an entire day to shopping at one of my favorite stores in the world. \n\nAlas, as I drove into the oddly busy parking lot (I feared maybe they were having a mega sale and I was left out!) I looked toward the store only to cast my eyes upon a ripped down sign, darkened shuttered windows and locked doors. This Loehmann's has closed, and they never even told me even though I'm in their insiders club!\n\nI quickly parked my car and ran up to the doors to see if there was any note or trace as to when they closed or why. I'm sure I made a true spectacle of myself as I peered in and cried in agony to myself... almost with tears streaming from my cheeks. There is truly no justice in the world today.\n\nI suppose that they closed because nobody here really knows about Loehmann's like they do in the east and plus they were in a really strange area. It's true that this Loehmann's probably wasn't quite up to par with the ones in NYC (But how could you possibly compare them?) But they still had plenty of terrific things and I bought a ton of stuff when I came here. Looks like now I'll have to book a flight back to NYC just to go shopping at my favorite store again.\n\nLoehmann's, you will be missed terribly here!", "business_id": "Y1eMoHPnhwoOcYsKxGl74g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "63FtkXxHE-mY-s1UzsSNxQ", "review_id": "Rdw9geP_ALG2HfN4Qj6hMw", "text": "I am truly saddened today. I was telling my husband that I would be treating myself to a trip to Loehmann's . First I thought I would check what time they would be open until. I thought it strange that as a loyal GOLD member, I handn't received any coupons yet this year. It had been about 6 months since my last visit. \nAs I googled the location, much to my dismay I see your blog that it is closed. VERY SAD! I have bought so many very cool things at this store. I am originally from back east and it was so nice to see a store from home, especially this. They closed the  local store about 15 years ago in Farmington, CT, so I was sooo happy that when I moved here 7 years ago, there was Loehmann's. What a tragedy!", "business_id": "Y1eMoHPnhwoOcYsKxGl74g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Z9qOrLluUTJ_bhZJB0m9IQ", "review_id": "JFgAqargBzl3BnNpcRr5Pw", "text": "came here to buy some sunglasses about a week ago at Fashion Square...and wow. i walked in wearing heels, a skirt, had a big (fake) LV handbag that i got from a client of mine (lol this lady tries to sell her fake shit and pawn it off as real...for $40 um no! ok thats not the point...) yeah so i walk in all decked out, my hair curled, etc and wow i was treated like a godess! they offered \"a drink\" (im assuming means a bottle of water lol) and let me try different glasses on...well i found the pair i liked and was ready to buy, but to my dismay, i couldnt find my debit card anywhere! so i went home and found it in my jeans from the night before with my drivers license...ok cool. but by then i didnt want to deal with driving back to the mall on a saturday evening....so i ran back in after work the other day (in khaki pants, a brown shirt, and old flip flops) and i dont know what their trip was, but they were so unattentive and rude! it was crazy...maybe they thought i was some poor high school girl browsing around for fun or something? i dont know...all i know is that they seem to flock to you there if you LOOK like you have money. its so typical. well after having to flag down a sales person, i finally got the stupid (gorgeous lol) sunglasses i wanted. but geeze someone please remind me next time i decide to go to Gucci (or just fashion square in general!) to put on some heels and carry an expensive looking purse (as opposed to the Fox bag i was carrying that day) so that i can get some decent service! geeze. lol", "business_id": "-fIGHIUdHX-T_ZGh2IQz4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "h_sy6uDQ3F3peMVccSThsg", "review_id": "ZpFH0PzAqZbh-wAtSUmF1g", "text": "I'm never shopping here, I don't wanna shop somewhere where associates think if u can afford it in just goona purchase the bag online then looked at if I could afford it", "business_id": "-fIGHIUdHX-T_ZGh2IQz4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IhcTLLWKS6ZiNyIX9oQQPQ", "review_id": "orYtLrlXht0bcN00Ja2QEA", "text": "I inherited a purse from my grandmother and the snap closure was not catching snugly.  I called and had a very nice conversation with an associate.  I was able to bring the purse in and have repair ticket written on it.  I went in today (several weeks after phone call), I was warmly greeted and helped.  I was by no means dressed fancy - my outfit came from Walmart and payless shoess but was treated as cordially as they were treating other customers who did look like they were regular Gucci customers.  They had many beautiful purses and shoes to die for.  Very fabulous.  Thanks Grandma for the purse.  :)", "business_id": "-fIGHIUdHX-T_ZGh2IQz4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IhcTLLWKS6ZiNyIX9oQQPQ", "review_id": "7hsHt-Xlrqi4BmIYFVsrJw", "text": "I now have the purse and am using it.  They fixed the closure and it closes snugly.  I am in love with this purse.  I can see why Gucci is such a luxury item.  Their merchandise is quality and lasts.", "business_id": "-fIGHIUdHX-T_ZGh2IQz4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2VHh9QsdvSDOP_CtcpM87g", "review_id": "zSvRKalHmH2nCXQc5150kQ", "text": "Gucci store at the Scottsdale Fashion Square. I just wanted to inform those out there that last week on 6/24/13 I walked into the Gucci store a gentleman was standing by the door about 10:30 am to 11:00 am and I didn't get not one Hello, smile or acknowledgement what so ever. Gucci needs to go back to basics \"Customer Service\" goes a long way", "business_id": "-fIGHIUdHX-T_ZGh2IQz4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "48tnPJksbDanNaLELA00Pg", "review_id": "v3lYsEMRAck1GXf9azytGw", "text": "Please Please Please Be More Customer Friendly.\n\nUnfortunately, this store cannot compare with those in nearby Las Vegas in service or variety. The sale associates (except for a nice, pretty brunette female) do not acknowledge you and they give off a vibe that you are bothering them. Rarely do they have my size shoe (Gucci men's 9) and they have about 1/3 of the typical Gucci inventory. If you ask about something they don't have, the associate doesn't offer alternatives or offers to have it shipped in for inspection. (LV does that without batting an eye). Security guards are stoic. They stare at you (I get it, it's their job) and if you say hello, they ignore you...they just stare. Makes me feel uncomfortable because I really want to be able to shop there. It is a shame because I would rather shop there vs lugging packages back from California or Vegas.", "business_id": "-fIGHIUdHX-T_ZGh2IQz4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nLtxnNKEWf20OaI7Oil3dQ", "review_id": "L5SQ8XZgojXl1Oc7ZYgwwQ", "text": "Horrible service. I bought a $400 belt for a buddy of mine for his birthday and he went the next day to get a bigger size, never wore it or even really touched it. They told him they couldn't exchange it because it seemed a bit bent like if it was worn.\n\nMoreover, the customer \"service\" salesperson brought the belt into the back room and came back with an obvious new hole in the belt. She said that we did it, even though they gift wrap the box and we didn't even touch it after buying it and it was brought back the same day!\n\nDespicable store. GO SOMEWHERE ELSE. Blatant fraudsters won't even give you any service. I will not let this go lightly.", "business_id": "-fIGHIUdHX-T_ZGh2IQz4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BpBV7AcKYWuIhWToog0OHA", "review_id": "srEmZ9oJxXhZtnA8hwKtDA", "text": "Okay, so as a company, I have never really minded Gucci. I have never purchased anything from there for myself, but I have for gifts. The thing is, I just never thought their stuff was made very well. I find other designers' products to be made better. So recently, I purchased my boyfriend a belt for him to wear to work. I had picked one out but was still pretty skeptical on it because I was not sure it was made well enough for him to wear it to work. I had explained this to the sales associate and he assured me that this specific belt would be able to handle it. The belt had their signature symbol on the front and I have asked him if it would get scratched - because that was what I was most afraid of. The sales associate then again assured me that it would be okay and I could bring it back if I had any issues with it or if he did not like it. \nSo, I bring the belt home and give it to him and within his first shift wearing it, it got scratched. I was extremely upset but figure I would bring it to the store the next day. So I bring it to the store and have a different sales associate. This one begins to tell me there is nothing they can do at all, no exchange, no return, they couldn't even try and buffer it out for me. I then asked to speak to the manager and she began to very rudely tell me the same thing. I do not think I was so upset about the belt as much as the customer service. Both the sales associate and manager the day I brought it back were incredibly rude, I do not think I have ever experienced a more ruder staff. I was in shock and could not believe that a company like Gucci tolerated their staff behaving like that. All I can say is that they definitely lost me as a customer.", "business_id": "-fIGHIUdHX-T_ZGh2IQz4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RwfjIYt9vzmqOQoi1khtEg", "review_id": "agc4mR2A0mBAPWaVtuy32A", "text": "If I could give them zero stars I would. Worst customer service experience of my life. They completely defrauded me. I got the wrong sized belt so I wanted to exchange it with one that was slightly bigger. Keep in mind that the item had been purchased the day before and had never been worn. The lady went to the back for like ten minutes - and when she came out she said she couldn't exchange my item because someone had put a hole in my belt to make it even smaller (which doesn't make sense because the belt was too small to begin with). Clearly, she went in the back and put a hole in it herself. Maybe this is how the corporate Gucci office tries to eliminate exchanges and returns.", "business_id": "-fIGHIUdHX-T_ZGh2IQz4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 20, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "WfU76nf66TyL732P_iolEA", "text": "I typically like to keep the money in our state and if I'm making a big purchase, I will do it in Arizona. However, when it comes to this Gucci, I will most likely only make purchases elsewhere. I've had several disappointing experiences here. \n\nCustomer service is big for me and when walking into a high-end store such as Gucci, I look for quality customer service. Sadly, I get the opposite here. I purchased a purse and a month into having it, the strap broke. The purse was only a month old. I brought in my new purse with a broken strap into this Gucci and asked them if they could replace it since it was a brand new purse. They immediately said no and said that they would need to send it back to the factory to be fixed. I understand this requirement if the purse has been used and owned for awhile, but this was practically a brand new purse. However, I followed the rules and let them send it into the factory. Six weeks later, I finally got it back. I thought it would be as good as new and not give me any other problems. I took my purse on a work trip to San Francisco a couple months later and in the middle of my trip, the same exact strap broke a second time. This time it left me without a purse on my work trip. Since I was in San Francisco, I immediately went over to the Union Square location and explained the situation. They were horrified that Gucci didn't replace it the first time and without any questions, they exchanged my broken bag for a brand new one and sent me on my way. Now that's customer service and I'm sad that it took the Gucci in San Francisco (and not Scottsdale) to give it to me. I was very disappointed with how Gucci in Scottsdale treated me. \n\nDuring a second experience, I had Gucci sunglasses with scratched lenses. I love my sunglasses and wanted to fix or replace the lenses. I figured that Gucci was my best bet so I took my sunglasses into this location because it was my only Gucci store option. I explained the situation and asked them if they could send my sunglasses to be fixed. Without a second glance, they said no and that there was nothing that could be done and sent me on my way. A couple months later, I discovered another sunglass store in Fashion Square and decided to ask them about fixing my lenses. To my surprise, they did it for a reasonable cost and my sunglasses were like new. Sadly, Gucci was not the store who helped me and I had to resort to another business. \n\nI like Gucci products and I typically like Gucci service, but unfortunately this particular Gucci location lacks the customer service and I will therefore shop at other locations and not this one.", "business_id": "-fIGHIUdHX-T_ZGh2IQz4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "7agy9FYxzYWozcM-n58sWQ", "review_id": "zA4Ou1Gg3dW-Cj7ENtsYZw", "text": "Really nice store but the Customer service sucks.   I get that I don't look like the typical Gucci shopper, but I at least expect to get treated like a paying customer regardless.  So I went in for a belt and wallet and was ignored for the first 20 mins in the store. Finally a sales guy person came to me and asked me if I needed help, the attitude and the look on this guys face made me feel kinda out of place, but I really needed a new belt and wanted a new wallet so I just ignored his \"better than Thou\" attitude and just made my purchases and left.   Sadly,  like Lindsay d. I will be making my Gucci purchases else where.. P.s. I was also going to grab a bag for my girl but because of the attitudes I went across the way and bought her a Louie instead.. Hope they fix their costumer service and treat everyone equal regardless of their appearance.   Reason for the three stars is they had the belt I was looking for, otherwise I would drop 1 star.", "business_id": "-fIGHIUdHX-T_ZGh2IQz4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "VBEbhE0ISjg6xowGNiGmgQ", "review_id": "ne_V_3jyxvnrOG4XqPoekg", "text": "Not bad, but for basically the same price, you can do a lot better. \n\nOne of Ruth's signatures is that their steaks come out on a plate of sizzling butter. If that sounds a little rich and decadent, it's not...it's VERY rich and decadent. That being said if you're going to eat at Ruth's Chris, you might as well go with it. It will make you feel like crap for days, but it tastes really good.\n\nAgain, for the same money you can dine at Morton's, Donnavon's or Mastro's, all of which I think are superior, but if those places are all booked, or for some reason you just want to visit the one that was here first, Ruth's Chris is still a pretty good steak.", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "4zinPJ38-WxjPPomn7CPAQ", "review_id": "xzhLXojvi2mGDQ9OKECOMw", "text": "Probably just north of 3 stars, but rounded up for the excellent service.  \n\nWe got here a bit early for an 8 o clock reservation and decided to hit the bar area.  Be warned, it's not a huge bar area- only 3 tables or so and maybe 10 stools at the bar.  The wait staff there was excellent.  I ordered a pretty simple Hendrick's & Tonic (any place that carries Hendrick's is alright with me), but my friend ordered a specialized drink of 1 part Hendrick's & 2 part Ketel one, shaken, no garnish, with half poured and the other half chilled in a shot glass sitting in a tumbler of ice water.  SHEESH, talk about high maintenance, but they gladly made it and made it to a T.  \n\nThe steaks themselves were ok.  For the price you pay (~$40 for my bone-in ribeye), you can get a better steak just down the street at Donovan's.  Also, they don't serve any complimentary sides or anything with the steak, unless you order them.  It's just the steak on a plate of sizzling butter.  Quite gluttonous.  \n\nI did save a little room for dessert.  I split a flourless chocolate cake with a hint of espresso and a strawberry drizzle.  It was absolutely awesome, and probably the best part of the meal, which, for a steakhouse, probably isn't a rousing endorsement.", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 14, "useful": 10, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "PShy2RYNadDUhJf4ErOJ7w", "review_id": "BSFbdGH6RlAMh5t8yIUY-A", "text": "I used to like their food\nHonestly.\n\nIt was my one year anniversary.\nMe and me man went here to celebrate\n\nI had a lobster tail\nAnd a filet\n\nOn the way home, I got violently ill\nLike, within ten minutes of leaving this place.\nAnd no, I only had a few glasses of champagne :)\n\nI ended up going home, and laying on the floor for awhile crying, moaning, vomiting, etc\n\nAfter about an hour, I couldn't take it anymore\nI called 911\n\nThe paramedics showed up, I was naked and crying on the floor.\n\nIt was a VERY romantic anniversary, let me tell you.\n\nAfter a long night at Scottsdale Osborn hospital, it was determined that the lobster tail was undercooked/tainted and made me severly ill.\n\nI'll never eat here again.\nSimply because I've never been so sick.\n\nIt's a shame though, because on the way down, the lobster tail had these cajun seasonings and really was exceptionally delicious.\n\nHOWEVER\nI contacted Ruths Chris and they refunded my dinner amount, paid my hospital copay, and were SOOO nice and accomodating to my every demand.  Bravo.\n\nAlthough, Boo for almost killing me.\n\nEh, I'm torn.", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "N-D-d1Z4UybdlkK1HxlNPA", "review_id": "BUHprTyoZT0b8mOTQtMc0g", "text": "I recently received a $100 gift card to Ruth's Chris from my students, so Hubby and I decided to use it last night. Overall, we had an excellent meal. \n\nHubby had the gumbo as a starter. It was very flavorful, but had a little less heat than he would have preferred- maybe with the addition of a couple of dashes of Tabasco, he said, it would have been awesome. I had the Caprese salad with thick slices of beautifully ripe and flavorful beefsteak tomato, buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil, and a nice balsamic vinaigrette dressing. I appreciated that they let the tomato and mozzarella be the star by not drowning it in dressing. I absolutely loved the addition of a big piece of flash fried basil, which is something I have seen done a few times on cooking shows recently. Unexpectedly scrumptious.\n\nBoth our steaks were perfectly cooked (but you need to be aware that Ruth's Chris tends to under-cook slightly, so a medium-rare is just barely so, flirting with rare). Hubby had the buffalo rib-eye Chef's special which was farm-raised, our server told us, so the meat was not very gamey. It was firmer than a standard rib-eye, but less fatty, and very flavorful. He got it with a mustard crust, which was overkill. I had the regular rib-eye, and it was wonderful. We shared a sauteed mushroom side. \n\nNeither of us came close to finishing the huge portions, especially because we were saving some room to share the creme brulee. It came just slightly warmed with a perfect sugar crust and beautiful fresh berry garnish. It is one of the best brulees I have ever had- even better than I can make myself! :) The coffee was mediocre.\n\nIs Ruth's Chris the best steak we have ever had? No- that would be Craftsteak in Vegas, but it's still worth the money. Our biggest complaint was our garrulous server- just this side of arrogant and annoying. He must have spent a half-hour loudly waxing poetic about wine, his grandparents, and Chicago to the people behind us, while we sat neglected. And we were amused to note that some of what he said was inaccurate. Oh well, don't know the answer? Bullshit like you do!", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "90a6z--_CUrl84aCzZyPsg", "review_id": "ipOzD_-dms1IZDJgO0glxw", "text": "One of the best steak restaurants in the city. I have consistently been treated to top shelf food and service here. I prefer the Indian Bend location, though the Camelback spot is convenient for business dinners.\n\nSorry to hear about Sarah's misadventure, I have not yet tried their seafood -- Ruth's Chris is all about premium aged steaks to me.", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4IxLt4QvCsJEdaNvH9QApw", "review_id": "AYRQ5RDdrDvfPCyRi7TzPQ", "text": "Mastro's has me so spoiled that I find Ruth's to be like a deflated balloon. I've never been a huge RC fan, but I think they used to be so much better once upon a time! At this price point, I can think of several much better steak houses!", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "QSzbhLINnOVxYEVhuTituA", "review_id": "gkFX5-aO57YmeH_bFaTbVA", "text": "This is where I had the best steak of my life. \n\nIt is hands down one of the best steak houses in the city, in any city. The service and food is always amazing, which it should be because it will cost you. That is the only down side but you truely get what you pay for at this place and I believe it is worth it everytime.\n\nGo and enjoy because you will be speaking about it for days, months, and years... seriously =)", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6uNeagh9ljbwV8XRUn_cYA", "review_id": "XJqJCxM5h_Dl-Kzk44pMoA", "text": "Ruth's Chris, the only steak house I can fully endorse.  500 degree plates make the sizzle a memorable experience.  The Ahi tuna appetizer is also a must have to start the meal off right.  While every salad they have is a can't miss, I'll go there just to get the Chop Salad.", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "pVDAcUrUBTz9RGselQfofg", "review_id": "zZf1dDEdLbOEZppNcX7N8Q", "text": "I think this is the BEST place to have steak EVER!  I've eaten at Ruth's over 30 times.  I love the sizzling steak with butter.  I have always had my cowboy rib eye cooked to perfection.  I have always loved the freshness of that cold butter with fresh n' hot bread.  It's always cold and fresh with no other flavors absorbed in the butter.  The salads are all fantastic!  So fresh!  I've had every side dish and I love them all.  The desserts and dessert wines are perfect.  All of the wines are great too.  Shirley Temples are so nice.  \n\nI've always had excellent service at the Camelback location.  (One in Vegas had slow service but they were very busy and I think understaffed and Scottsdale location was just alright - not as attentive as Camelback location)\n\nYes, it is expensive.  We expect that when we go.  I think it is VERY much worth it though.  They have the right to serve ala carte.  The prices aren't outrageous.  The food is very, very good.  The sides are the perfect size.  \n\nI also like the way they wrap the leftovers to go in nice boxes and bags.   \n\nTo comment on a few of the other postings here...the servers tell you the plate is sizzling hot.  They even ask you to raise your napkin over your chest as they set it down.  The guy who burned his hand should have been warned.  Sorry if he wasn't.  And the butter is what makes it so special and wonderful.  The servers tell you that it comes with the butter.  It is not swimming.  They put a little pad on the top at the last moment and that hot plate keeps your steak hot.  As for people who have had bad service and wrong steaks, that is not the norm.  \n\nI have never had a better rib eye.  We try to do it like Ruth's at home, but it's never quite the same.  Never had any of their other steaks.  I also recommend the stuffed chicken.  Oh my!  Again on the chicken, the butter and sizzling makes it AWESOME!", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "XgIhw-aWaq_Fx3ZVQGjnuA", "review_id": "uY0LJELbmIV8LX_laauBEw", "text": "Just had another wonderful dinner at Ruth's Chris with friends.  Ruth's is a wonderfully prepared steak with great attention to the service.  I cannot think of a time when the appetizers, salads, steaks and side dishes were not prepared perfectly!\n\nMy wife had lobster and she noted that it was a tad overcooked but she is a trained chef so I know sometimes she spots things that I never would.\n\nOverall, if you are looking for a special night out with great steaks, go to Ruth's Chris!  I doubt you will be dissapointed!", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "dYj2bFCak_Q3TXN4aGHZeg", "review_id": "IafGdacEwOG90sp5uGk9LQ", "text": "This night's dinner puts Ruth Chris back on top for my favorite chain steakhouse. Superior service by our waiter largely contributed to this.\n\nCost to worth it rating: 3 (standard steak prices)\n\nHighlights:\n- Ruth's classics: set menu for $40 for choice of entr\u00e9e (6oz filet and shrimp was one), salad or gumbo, personal sized side, and small dessert. Filet itself is mid-30's, so excellent deal.\n- Waiter: We got a certified pro here. Sean not only far surpassed my expectations for a place like this, but was fit to work at any highly rated fine dining establishment. He topped our experience at many a places like this (most recently Charlie Trotter's) by doing the secret waiter hyper observant eavesdropping thing as a tool to anticipate our tastes and needs. After minutes at the table, he already deduced we were wine fans and on his own initiative delved into giving us a taste of one of his new favorites that was coincidentally already one of ours too. Immediately we knew this guy will be cool. He was gymnast-level flexible accommodating modifications to the set menu (swapping out sides, giving blue cheese crumbles, doubling up on mousse for the non-berry lovers, etc.), telling us whatever the question, the answer would be yes--the level of service I'm always hoping for. Also chummy friendly sharing info about how many kids he had and talking iPhone apps with me when I pulled out my phone. And this treatment just wasn't for us--I saw him doing the same for all of his tables near us.\n- Wine: pretty good choices across price ranges and with the help of Sean we ended up with a great one. He shared one of his preferred wines we weren't aware of, saying if we didn't smile after a taste, we could choose something else. Of course we were happy with that Shiraz. When ordering sparkling, he wisely let us know they had a muscato di asti which the hub loves after his 6 month living stint in Italy.\n- Filet: cooked perfectly and served on a sizzling hot plate of butter which doubled as presentation flair and sears in flavor. I'm picky about my steaks and this fit the bill. The shrimp were nicely intertwined together and placed on top of the steak.\n- Dessert: mini berries and cream and chocolate mousse in a chocolate shell. Perfectly small proportions after a hearty meal like we had.\n\nLowlights:\n- I've patronized many a Ruth Chris over the years and even though their steaks are relatively consistent, their service has never been this good. Thanks Sean for that and tell your wife you're doing great, but now the bar us set high for my return visits and I doubt they'll live up to this. \n\nThoroughly enjoyed our meal here and will be back if not to this location another one for sure. Thanks Sean to making it such a great experience!", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-yZJr73bAoPtlpHUL7JBzg", "review_id": "idhZ3MLuL20ro93iMq4EsA", "text": "Ruth Chris did not meet my expectations.  The food was good but, not excellent and certainly not worth the $200 that the bill came to for one cocktail, 1 appetizer, 2 small steaks, one side and 2 glasses of wine. No complaints about the service or the atmosphere. That was fine. However, for the money, I would go to Donovan's or Omaha Steakhouse.", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QIanIRWigEBpuhgrt7Fe_A", "review_id": "ADq-llBcVQiDsUJHkdUOSQ", "text": "Steak is on par with other Ruth's Chris locations but the ambiance (there is an ambiance in this place?) is horrible. Light is too bright, the chairs are uncomfortable and it seems they don't have a private room because they have a huge group of what looks like a family reunion/birthday and kids are everywhere, and the noise level destroyed my and boyfriend's enjoyment of the meal. \n\nEven the building this is in seems like a commercial/corporate building; no character at all. One good thing is their valet is free.\n\nWill not go back to this location. I'll stick with Ruth's Chris in Woodland Hills and Beverly Hills.", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TZbyfvyV1Bx9H48pwVLaJw", "review_id": "-HOuOHgrhLZvL_CvxUiJrA", "text": "I have to say I definitely love Ruth's Chris- one of the best meals I've ever had- from the silky lobster bisque, the sizzling melt in your mouth filet, to the super stud waiter Sean who was fabulous all night and then surprised me with the most luscious creme brulee. Mmmmm- I can definitely be seduced with this place- I think its named after me for a reason ;).", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "5-2JHDnSsoSaoRKDHPeTtQ", "review_id": "futFzhmTKpBFsFfoBrnQ-w", "text": "Haven't been here in years, but here's what I remember.\n\nPros- \nBest melt in your mouth steak ever\nReally good salad with minced olives and onions in the dressing\nDelicious crab-stuffed mushrooms\n\nCons-\nCold, uncomfortable atmosphere (snooty)\nBread was never very good\nEverything had to be ordered a la carte\nVery pricey", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RHWm_duEdCgWwtN1fBUkHA", "review_id": "Dou5zXLpwKLxb4dAcD8buw", "text": "This was the first time I had been to Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, the food lived up to the expectations I'd heard from others.  The portions were good and the items came at the right time.  I did not feel rushed in any way and our waiter, Jimmy, did an excellent job answering every question we had.  I tried their special house dressing Rimaloud(don't know how to spell it) which was a kind of spicy creamy dressing, which I highly recommend.  My steak was cooked exactly to order and melted in my mouth, one of the best filets I've ever had.  \n\nThe restaurant was very nice, the type of place that you'd visit on special occasions, worth the entire experience.", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "qABKRj1ggJmtvrL9FMFtuA", "review_id": "6342ICwZaNoOEqkrAkljdQ", "text": "It's been a while since we've been here and we got here by ways of Infiniti. We were getting the oil changed on my husband's car (or something else equally mundane) and a salesman kept trying to get us to test drive a new car but we had no interest. He finally sweetened the deal with a Ruth's Chris gift card. Long story short, we drove the car, got the gift card, got our car back and went to dinner. \n\nWe got there and sat at the bar and enjoyed a couple of glasses of champagne and scotch before we moved to our seats. I've got to say, this is the only location I've been so I can't speak for the ambiance of others, but this one is sorely lacking. The lighting is bright, it feels overly open and the air conditioner was blowing full force. \n\nWe started with the wedge with blue cheese. It was as expected. Iceberg with bacon and blue cheese. Hard to screw up. Tastes good. I don't remember was cut if steak we ordered but I was talked into getting the butter on my plate. Huge mistake. It just made it overly rich. I also can't say I'm a fan of the searing hot plate. It made my medium rare steak progressively more cooked. If it has to go in either direction, I prefer it to be rarer. My husband wanted the au gratin potatoes so we shared an order of those. Here's another one of my beef's. Sometimes restaurants equate richness (butter and cream) with flavor and goodness, which they are, but they stop there. They load up the potatoes au gratin with sticks of butter and pints and heavy whipping cream and think, \"Viola! I have created a masterpiece!\" but in reality they're just rich and really don't have much flavor. You can probably tell I didn't think much of them. \n\nFor desert we ended up with the chocolate sin cake and the creme brulee. Both were OK but so are the frozen deserts from Trader Joe's. I'd say they were on par with those. OK when I'm paying $4.99 for two and preparing them myself. Not so much when buying one in a restaurant. \n\nNothing was bad at Ruth's Chris, I was disappointed to find that nothing stood out as phenomenal. Next time I'll stay home and make some steaks myself, we'll eat them in our pajamas with a bottle of wine them watch some Mad Men. Now that's a good evening.", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eBwBjylS66qPcHs2_ajLag", "review_id": "Pw8Dk9S1oWn6AsUshsm1fg", "text": "Scale of 1-10 (single visit):\n10 Food\n10 Service\n10 Atmosphere\n5 Value\n\nI can't honestly give a healthy \"Value\" score to $40+ steaks (sides extra), but that doesn't mean it shouldn't be splurged on from time to time ;)  because it was the best steak I've had, with delicious sides and wonderfully earthy wine suggested by the waiter.", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uVO-X-GyoZsw7BmVmG7Jyw", "review_id": "9jXTkjSb60xMEwPjc97yAQ", "text": "This restaurant was my family's tradition in Denver until its recent demise.  We visited this location in Phoenix in October.  It was okay, but not spectacular.\n\nIts location was awkward.  That's the best way to put it.  It's in an office building, and the valet and self park is up a ramp that is challenge to walk up in stilettos.  I almost had an incident.  The layout was strange, too, and you have to quite literally go up the stairs, exit the restaurant, go into the office building hallway and walk to find the bathroom.  It was less than convenient, and I drink a lot of water.\n\nI've been to several Ruth's Chris locations, and this one was the least impressive I've been to, on all levels.  It's not that it was bad in any way, but it wasn't outstanding... and at least three different managers came by at different times to ask us how we were doing.  It became invasive to the enjoyment of our meal.\n\nThe caesar is something I usually look forward to at this restaurant, but it disappointed me this time.  Steak was good, but it's hard not to enjoy something that is literally frying in a pan of butter and its own juices.  The desserts were extremely disappointing.  We all had maybe a bite, and set them aside.\n\nFor the amount that you pay for a meal like this, you come to expect great things... nay, even excellence.  This fell a little flat, though it was definitely a cut above average dining.  I don't know that I'll go back to this particular location.", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HEag_QERXNbyGmNgA6no2Q", "review_id": "x89FAft36k8c-1C9jyYaAw", "text": "I've been here a couple of times and I recieved great service everytime. I give this five stars for a combination of things.  Food is great, the waiters are helpful yet not pushy like other places that come around so often you can't even enjoy your meal.  great place for dinner.  you might want to make a reservation depending on the night though.", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uo2kGJg-aPsT3LEt76jtQQ", "review_id": "eZsu67fcJK_zLqL9ERVz7w", "text": "Do NOT go to this restaurant if you can't use stairs. The dining room has about a dozen stairs (for everyone) and does NOT have an elevator or wheel chair lift. The restaurant manager wanted to send our group OUTSIDE, and re-enter the dining room via the back door. In addition, the restaurant staff has no training on ADA compliance.", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sALB8-F04S9VcZMF_GkGUA", "review_id": "p3PDH4OxSVfjdzFEaPLY3g", "text": "Only because Ive been to Ruths Chris in DC.. and its the bomb.. I cant go higher than a 3 on this one.. they do things completely different.. and I didnt expect that.. and the steak wasnt impeccable.. and sorry, it should be. The location isnt grand.. and its easy to miss.. in my opinion.. Steaks are sent out still cooking on hot plates and the seemingly snippy bellboy tells you to cover your top so quickly that you dont really know what he truly said so you watch the others at the table who have deciphered bits and pieces of the quick statement.. and follow their lead.. at any rate.. my filet was good, not great. Marks was a bit over the medium scale of cooked.. the lyonnaise potatoes..good.. The salads, good.. My wine.. well, Mendocino Fog from my home.. great! It was Marks birthday, they got that right on.. so again, to compare to other steakhouses.. its not a 5. They didnt have the kobe steak as other Ruths Chris's do.. but our waiter, Larry was great.. and as I said so was the wine, as was the chocolate cake..", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5VfRsRberplylZzKtwxJYQ", "review_id": "DuR2PYh1sHr4oIwZWKIvfg", "text": "I come to Ruth's Chris about once or twice a year. I always order a ribeye steak, and my wife orders the filet.\n\nI love the simplicity of the steak: salt, pepper, butter, and heat. The meat is tender and juicy. However, the last couple of times I have been someone's steak hasn't been cooked quite to order. My ribeye on my last visit was cooked medium rare, instead of medium, and my wife's filet came med rare when she asked for med well. We complained about her filet, they recooked, didn't get it right again, then took it off the bill (much appreciated). My experience is that they tend to cook the meat one level below what you ask.\n\nWe ordered salads, sweet potato casserole, and creamed spinach as sides. The blue cheese dressing is outstanding, especially if you enjoy chunks of blue cheese. The sweet potato casserole was sweeter than we like; it was more dessert and side dish. The creamed spinach was mildly flavored with cream and cheese; I enjoyed it.\n\nFor dessert I received samplers of the chocolate mousse and carrot cake. The latter was my favorite; I've been craving it ever since. The mousse was a close second, and came in a chocolate cup that was just as fun to eat as the mousse.\n\nUnfortunately, I can't give RC more than 3 stars given the service I've received (very good, but not great, esp. for an expensive restaurant), and it's a steak place, so that steak should come out perfect. It's still my favorite steak restaurant, but if I went to high end steak restaurant's more often I might try to frequent some of the others, like Donovan's and Morton's.", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZKs7NR45Fi27wcIoAilEMQ", "review_id": "3JLCQ24lp2DTVJAkt8dQbQ", "text": "I'll never visit a Ruth's Chris again!  Went here for a boyf bday then Morton's for the bro's bday, no no don't be silly not all in one night!  Everything about Morton's was better, the food, the service, the atmosphere, ESPECIALLY the atmosphere!  And, the price tag at Ruth's Chris, so not worth it!  Buy yourself some organic grass-fed beef and grill it yourself, I'm telling you, totally way better!!!", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DZ7NafMn4ACDLcdCiWlllA", "review_id": "GNj5NHr7IoHnSYvCtNAgMg", "text": "I've been to this location a number of times over the years and never fail to have a memorable experience.  I love Ruth's Chris and I'll keep coming back for the consistently mouth watering steaks, excellent service, and fantastic wine.", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T7J9ae0wTskrI_Bgwp-4cA", "review_id": "n_QzNyuxxQOgcCH8945eeA", "text": "The good-\n+The bread and butter they give is DELICOUS.  The bread is super crusty on the outside and moist and warm on the inside.  The butter is whipped and salted.\n+The table was decorated for our anniversary with colorful heart confetti and we were brought a delicious complementary dessert of chocolate mousse in a chocolate cup and creme brulee.\n+The value of the complete meal- $39.95 for a 6oz filet and shrimp with soup or salad, one side dish and dessert.\n+The Lyonnaise potatoes\n\nThe bad (or okay really...)-\n*The parking situation- you either have to do the $3 valet parking or explain to the valet that you want to self park.\n*The service.  She was nice just not great.\n*The broccoli au grautin which came highly recommend by the waitress\n*The garlic mashed potatoes\n\nThe ugly-\n-The hollandaise sauce that came with the asparagus was DISGUSTING, HORRIBLE, YUCKY, NASTY, GROSS stuff\n-The filet was ordered medium came out well done.  No pink anywhere on it.", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_uL7OiQSfNsCd60DrAf7qQ", "review_id": "3W41S005fPnyUInxdeYZ5w", "text": "Had a great time at Ruth's Chris a few weeks ago with friends and family. We first stopped by the bar for a cocktail before sitting down for dinner. The bar tender was very nice and took great care of our large group. My glass of Pino Noir was fabulous, thank you for the recommendation! \n\nThe great service continued once we sat down for dinner. I am sure it had nothing to do with the fact that there were 10 of us and we were for sure going to rack up a hefty tab and they saw a huge tip out of us. ;-) They were great none the less. More wine all around the table! The appetizers were good, stuffed mushrooms, sauteed shrimp and something else, not super memorable, but all tasted good from what I remember. \n\nOn to the steak!! I ordered the filet with blue cheese crumbles on top, very tasty. However, not the best steak I have ever had. I would order it again though. Everything around the table looked, smelled and tasted good, but same with my steak, I have had better elsewhere. Not sure how that Lobster was though... as the crazy girl with Anthony at the table wouldn't share...Psh! Beotch! lol @Georgeann G. \n\nI will say, dessert was the best and everyone's favorite part. Awesome Tony took note at all the women he had sitting at the table and made sure to order plenty.... two of everything he says. :-) The chocolate cake was amazing, the creme brule was perfection, but the cheese cake was my favorite! Yum! \n\nRuth's is a great place for dinner, I could recommend a better steak in town, but you still really can't go wrong here! Enjoy!", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ykTUd9nIYDkQYhpntgcTVw", "review_id": "LmIuEEb4ZSzlRujbuFP8gw", "text": "Everything from the steak to even the water was tasty!", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NrMU4Qs8qqIZ536buLYQ8w", "review_id": "4ezF3mBYaGvXpV1PnXSYkQ", "text": "Another Arizona Restaurant week visit.\n\nThis was our first time to Ruth's Chris...and I must say we thoroughly enjoyed our visit.\n\nThe decor was a nice, dark wood appearance, which I always enjoy in a steak joint.  The server was by pretty quick after our seating to explain everything, came back in about just the right amount of time afterwards to actually take our order (about 5-7 minutes).  We got the AZ Restaurant Week 3 course deal.  $29 for it, was hard to beat.  \n\nFirst course: Wife got the Tomato and Crab soup, of which I got a taste, and it was excellent.  My caesar salad was quite good also (had shavings and pieces of real parmesan cheese).  \n\n2nd course:  We both got the petite filet, hers Medium, mine medium rare.  I got the garlic mashed she got the mushrooms.  She didn't think that the mushrooms were seasoned to be anything special (like good 'ol Jonah's back in IL).  But they were good from what she said.  The garlic mashed potatoes were tasty also.  The steak.  It comes out on a plate...sizzling in the butter they slathered on it.  Mine seemed a little more rare than medium rare..but it continued to cook on the plate...so it ended up being just right.  Cooked up even quicker if you slice it up and give it just a few moments.  I have no idea how they seasoned it...but we got nothing special on it.  Yet..it was SO VERY tasty.  It had an excellent flavor, was very tender.  It was steak happiness in every bite.  \n\n3rd course: We got the \"Sin Cake.\"  It was a piece of chocolate cake.  It was more like a wedge of awesome fudge that was encased in delicious chocolate syrup.  Yes..it was a little rich...but wow...it was so darn tasty.  \n\nIt was a great dinner.  The only nit I would say I had was we didn't see where it said to park until we passed by the place and had to run around the block.  Not a show stopper though (parking is off of 22nd St. right by Camelback if you've never been, as we had not been).  Also it would be nice if they put out a sign that the deck is free parking for the restaurant in the evening instead of having the valet have to tell everyone would be helpful.  While it made the whole experience of getting there a slight adventure..it was still well worth it, and a great evening had by all.", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B4K5ruafil9RSDiTIL-1Bw", "review_id": "aI92ZOibmLGH2J-dXuEeRw", "text": "Full disclosure: I'm a vegetarian. \n\nMy family loves steak and I love my family so that explains how I ended up here.  I have actually been this is steakhouse several times over the years and have enjoyed their grilled portobello mushroom - it was one of the best I had ever had and I was looking forward to eating it again.\n\nSometime within the past 18 months, they took their beautiful portobello off the menu.  Their new vegetarian \"entr\u00e9e\" - pick any 3 side dishes.  Are you kidding me??!! That is NOT an entr\u00e9e!  As a vegetarian, I am used to eating only side dishes at certain places (like steak houses) but to have that listed as an THE vegetarian entr\u00e9e is slightly insulting.  This is a fancy pants restaurant and I would expect them to at least keep some pasta in their kitchen! \n\nThe waiter lacked genuine warmth.  When I asked him to talk me about their Malbecs (they had 3 or 4), he only described 1 - their \"feature\" wine.  When I further inquired, he only talked more about their feature.", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VNEqps27mp8-gTqTfzg7yw", "review_id": "OXmGQvOqiULJlLPGgGW0jA", "text": "We make it a tradition to come here whenever family is in town. So I've probably been here atleast 10 times.\n\nLove their steak with buttered plates. We've had it before where the streak wasnt cooked to our satisfaction. But after being there so many times I know how to order it. Sweet potato casserole is excellent. Cesar salad is the best I've ever had. On this occasion the wait staff was very friendly, but I've had it before where they are like buzzing bees. I usually like to have tea after dinner which is always nice. \n\nThe atmosphere is good. It is nicer to sit in the main dining area near the windows instead of the side room.\n\nAlso people if you are going to spend hundred dollars on dinner, don't cheap out on a babysitter. Nobody wants to listen to your whinnying little brat kids who can't sit still. Ruth Chris should have an age requirement!\n\nI've been to Mortons twice. Once in Chicago and once in Phoenix and both times it wasn't as good as Ruth Chris.", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "68GwyGcv8bQRRAdL4PjRdA", "review_id": "AglkOnQvOBTDg9BYPPMvPw", "text": "Been going here for a while when family comes into town, so far its the best steak I have had and the sweet potato casserole is to die for.", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "kG8jkVFgOAOq6Ht6RvAjEQ", "review_id": "6DEf9Wkgc_TZvzS7CE5ExA", "text": "Been to Ruth's Chris many many times and this visit was really a disappointment. Our server just wasn't on the ball at all. We still had appetizer and salad plates on the table when the crew brought out our dinners. Additionally, our drinks were empty much of the time. The side dishes were lukewarm at best and the vegetarian \"choice\" is to pick 3 side dishes? Really? That Grilled Portabello mushroom was amazing--even for those who aren't vegetarian and just want to try something a little different.\n\nWhen I am paying what you pay for a steak at Ruth's Chris, I have high expectations. This visit fell far short. Hopefully this isn't a sign of things to come with Ruth's Chris. :(", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rLL7YKSJRyj9cVhiM_Y5pw", "review_id": "D3ohD8Zr7eqB-3zrG4-kRg", "text": "i have been to city hall steak house, blt steakhouse, and houstons just to name a few and this place by far has the best prepared cowboy ribeye steak.", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fwIXyM_7HFRfkVQMne79AA", "review_id": "XTPJz-nxJstvaDx9Blx9kA", "text": "The steaks are generally excellent, although on this last visit the cut of meat in my filet was questionable - it tasted more like liver. The sides were good - I enjoyed the crisp steamed string beans.\n  The service is absolutely perfect. I had a reservation, and after I arrived, everyone who came to my table used my name.\n  The location is odd - in an office building with no real pedestrian access. It's so close to the Biltmore area, it seems like that would have been a better location. The decor is professional and befitting the class of restautant.", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UoLVJ1R55IyN2S7TKbszhw", "review_id": "XTM1eFOV8JaX30OYPBAONA", "text": "Phenomenal! I had the occasion to go last night and although I have been going here for over 10 years, this is the first time I thought to write a yelp review for them.\n\nThe food is absolutely worth every penny and the side dishes were perfection as well.  I seem to always order more sides than needed but I still managed to eat everything.", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8U6I0GuBasZa9rapy2H-8A", "review_id": "ykfhN8Re3fUQzzYbeQffJg", "text": "So who wouldn't love a yummy piece of beef swimming in melted butter on a 500 degree plate?\n\nC'mon it is so flippin delicious I don't know what to do with myself!!!!  \n\nMy fav is the filet, med or med-rare...depending on my mood. My bf likes- no scratch that - LOVES the cowboy rib-eye! He is your typical, hard to please Texan when it comes to beef and admitted it is \"the best steak he has even had.\" So there you have it. Top grade meat and over-priced wine and you have a winner.\n\nGive the creme brulee a try. I, myself am not a huge fan of creme brulee but Ruth's Chris makes one to crave.", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2URwvKJRHf68V1UncLVaZg", "review_id": "grO9TfSFhctyZ7LUONIS-w", "text": "The FIRST TIME I've ever eaten a steak without ketchup!  No, seriously.  My family has teased me for years, but I like the taste of steak with ketchup, always have.  Didn't need it here!\n\nCelebrated Father's Day a little early with dear hubby. Reservation for 6:00 PM, we were greeted BY NAME by each person who served us. Having never been here before, really didn't know what to expect, but our server was killer polite and helped us understand the steak prep a little better. \n\nI had the harvest salad (the best salad I've ever had, no lie, and it was HUGE!) and DH had the caesar.  He said it was very good. We ordered wine, which complimented the meal spectacularly.  We each had the filet with shrimp combo, and DH had the blue cheese crumble topping on his. I think I died and went to steak heaven!  The topping was crunchy, creamy, and just delicious.  Like I said before, no ketchup anywhere on my plate.  I have never tasted a steak so delicious, so tender, so awesomely cooked with awesomeness.  We also had creamed spinach (meh), garlic green beans (these were delish) and a crab cake (again, delish!).\n\nAll in all, a terrific dinner.  Well over $200, but a terrific dinner nonetheless.  Already planning a return trip for 10th wedding anniversary.  Can you say, \"GIFT CARDS!?!!\"", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tkav0HZR7BE1U3vohwkwpg", "review_id": "0uwh7aS5PUrLlWFkeMt8Dw", "text": "Well, this is indeed a 5-star restaurant in every manner.  5-star Quality, 5-star Service, 5-star ambiance....and, unfortunately 5-star prices.  Everything is A la carte, but the portions are huge.  Don't feel embarrassed about splitting a side - they won't look at you with disapproval.\n\nYou don't always get what you pay for, but at Ruth's - you do.  I would contrast it with Morton's where I had to pay $150 (for two) and had the second worst experience of my life (see Michelangelo's-Tucson for worst).\n\nI've dined in several Ruth's and all three were extremely consistent.  I'd like to tell you what the menu has to offer, but I don't have much of a clue, because...\n\nIT'S ALL ABOUT THAT FILET BABY !!   (med-rare please)\n\nHands down the best filet I've ever had.  They sear those things at extremely high temperatures in what has got to be an entire stick of butter.  Add salt and pepper and that's all she wrote.  You don't really need a knife for it - yep...it's that tender.  Pay attention to your servant regarding plate temps.  These things come to you IMMEDIATELY after being placed on a plate taken from a small furnace.  You WILL get burned if you attempt to touch the plate early on.  Aside from the fun sizzle factor, it keeps that gorgeous hunk of beef warm till the last tasty bite.\n\nI do get the lettuce wedge on the side.  Picture an entire half of a nicely pruned AAAAA head of iceberg lettuce covered in bacon/bleu cheese crumbles.  Cover this in a side of bleu cheese dressing (what else?)...and you'll have the picture.  If it were any crispier, it would shatter.  As opposed to the filet, you will need both knife and fork to cut this; I defy you to find any blemishes in it.\n\nI discovered creme-brulee at a Ruths.  We had some Cabernet left and were feeling like some sugar might be a nice accent.  Geez, I don't think they do much of anything mediocre.  I've never had a finer Creme...and I've been trying hard.\n\nYou will NOT be disappointed at Ruth's - but don't forget your wallet.", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pYql1U3_f2vSru8KHvIaUA", "review_id": "iAmEVVmjlTqbqyOzoyVRRw", "text": "So good", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "D5J4mKahKvUBJUTWanZwdA", "review_id": "3MKH6R9e4EtgJCZVywzeIA", "text": "I know I will upset some fellow Yelp friends with this review, but the Ruth Chris on Camelback was a big disappointment for me. I went with a friend who is a huge fan of Ruth Chris, but I was let down with this location. \n\nAtmosphere: This location makes a better Chili's location than Ruth Chris. The setup is very awkward and to have to leave the restaurant to go to the bathroom in the lobby (which by the way looked like my high school restroom) is not very high end. I have seen single $ restaurants with a better atmosphere.\n\nFood: The steak quality was very good, but I have had many more filets elsewhere (Gibson's Chicago) that have given me much more flavor. My filet was served in a pool of butter. I guess I am more of a fan of a well seasoned steak than a steak soaked in butter. The sides are very average and once again there are steak places in PHX that offer a much more exciting sides menu.\n\nService: This is the only thing that was worthy of mentioning. Devin at the bar served us and he was 5 stars plus. Great service! He also gets huge kudos for his Martinis. He knows how to poor them! Devin saved Ruth Chris from getting 2 stars!", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RM4n9__eDC962R3f5FyECg", "review_id": "jqu2FUNHtnQM_PwrNtErJQ", "text": "We were in town on business and went to Ruth's Chris on Camelback.\n\nRuth's Chris has a gluten free menu and their service is top notch.  The food was out of this world. Everything from the steaks (melts in your mouth) to the sides and the salads and the desserts. Fantastic! These chefs did not miss a beat and neither did the servers. \n\nI recommend ordering from the Ruth's classics on the menu. One set price and comes with salad, entree (I had filet and shrimp) sides and dessert. (several gluten free dessert options that were delicious!)\n\nWhat a wonderful culinary experience!!", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MbogV99-KSj_Iy1tLNMZpA", "review_id": "_eTTvCufEQGjXSZy7Fnn8A", "text": "We have always been fans of Morton's and Ruths Chirs. Tonight we found out that Mortons on Camelback is closed. Decided on Ruths Chirs as we have been there many times. Such disappointment, the bartender was rude and the shoestring fries were limp and greasy although the steak was really delicious. I am not a naysayer but even the people next to us at the bar commented on the bartenders bad attitude. So sorry but would have rather hung out at Mortons with the ever welcoming bartenders!!!! Come one R.C. lighten up and enjoy!", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xZeZNgZja49V1UQNhodZPg", "review_id": "o85fcC9kdJf59YLbGwABQQ", "text": "I love Ruth Chris' and I would've given this 5 stars but server Lawrence had a pissy demeanor. For me to have to ask if we can order drinks and scrape the table of crumbs is unacceptable for Ruth Chris. Luckily my Strip was the bomb. Management please talk to Lawrence and don't make the assumption 3 guys in their 20's don't deserve to be treated poorly.", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BzCbKSh1Cv2FmHCTsZT34Q", "review_id": "o_as-mvFTqT9C9bIqjXh0w", "text": "I came here because Morton's was closed during a weekday. I had always wanted to stop in because I had heard good things. Was not impressed, the only thing that help me manage to finish my food was the 4 glasses of Johnny Walker Blue I had. Weird layout for what should be a fancy place.", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kk05snSafuIFK0lsxoMNzA", "review_id": "9n84_FHCJE8LNkSsiX9hDw", "text": "Service is excellent. Best Steak in town. It is an expensive splurge, but worth it.", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d0wJVf7Gv7v1B-HHYhxZtQ", "review_id": "MJP-Ndt4gNqUt-v2TNhd2g", "text": "I love that the hot food is on hot plates and salad is on chilled plates.  The salad is very good - good dressing, nice bite size pieces of lettuce, crouton, tomatos, etc.  Their sides are solidly done and their service is superb.  I thought them a bit stuffy before, but upon revisiting - I think I am a fan of their consistent and excellent performance that overrides the annoyance of being forced to valet.", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "frm67YsEcoZRU1gIqQQj2A", "review_id": "4LtHOHq04WQTyLRo_nA9qw", "text": "Salad was very stringy, fibery, and didn't have much in the way of fresh, crispy flavor. The golden champagne vinaigrette was bland and light, didn't add much to the salad.\n\nSteak was actually pretty good. A giant ol' ribeye. It was drowning in butter so it was crazy flavorful and very filling. I usually prefer my steaks well-seasoned as opposed to sitting in a puddle of butter though. But there's no denying its deliciousness. Plus, they cooked it medium rare as I requested so that provided the steak with a great burst of flavor too!\n\nThe side of sweet potato casserole tasted much like dessert rather than a complimentary side, much like creme brulee. Shame. It would've made for a great dessert but it didn't match the steak well at all. We ended up requesting additional sides of mashed potatoes for our steak. The mashed potatoes were decent. A good starchy contrast to the steak.\n\nChocolate sin cake was simplistic and dichromatic with straight-up fudge chocolate foundation and raspberry sauce. Tasted like a costco cake, really. A while Ruth's Chris certainly isn't known for desserts, I expect better from a high-end steakhouse.", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ts6UNH4LQp4YIwATf-cqnw", "review_id": "JMPU8AwW2BThfU8RK772iw", "text": "Took my wife to Ruth Chris's Steakhouse for our Anniversary. I had heard so many good things about this steakhouse, that I couldn't wait to try the food. I knew it was going to be expensive as it was a 4 star restaurant. Also when we got there at 4:30pm on a Sunday, it was pretty much empty. Only one other couple was there. We were seated quickly. We ordered some water and glass of champagne to toast each other. We ordered steak of course, with garlic potatoes and some veggies. The potatoes were good, but the steak was just average at best. It wasn't juicy enough or moist. It didn't melt in my mouth either like Texas Roadhouse's steaks. The veggies were average. Nothing special. We did get dessert which was delicious, but the experience wasn't the greatest. The waiter was pretty quiet. He did explain the wine & champagne menu. Also cleaned food off the table, etc.. Still, I had a better experience at Carraba's in Scottsdale where I purposed to my wife. The meal was over $100, which really wasn't worth it. I got a better meal for 4 people at Texas Roadhouse for about the same price. The steaks, sweet potatoes, and veggies were better. I won't be going back to Ruth's Chris Steakhouse anytime soon unless I get a $50 gift card or coupon. Unless you're filthy rich and don't care much about the quality of food, don't even waste you money. There are much better Steakhouses in the valley.", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EckeEizz8HNchFvo_pG2Aw", "review_id": "j1Z9XvEw-0p0Ano0ZbNduQ", "text": "$7 Reverse Happy Hour, yes, please!  Awesome drinks and a great value for your money!!", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DkwuzJwXHAK1CBuzFhIkbw", "review_id": "kgJH9whP9v1gKAEteHS7bA", "text": "Been here a couple times, mainly for birthday celebrations. We usually show up PHX casual (shorts) and nobody seems to care. Nice, not really stuffy atmosphere. The service is quite good, can be a little hit and miss, depending on the waiter. Some seem a bit more professional and knowledgeable. Overall, they know their stuff. The steaks are excellent. Love the new orleans shrimp. The cheese cake is very good.  It is pricey but we always leave stuffed. For a once or twice a year treat, go for it.", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lMPTQT0jf6-S7AxhMoOZzQ", "review_id": "wPCwFDYk3B5A5cJmq7I6pw", "text": "My husband took me to Chris Ruth for our anniversary . It was the first time  i'd ever been there. He did make a resv and told them it was our anniversary , they had rose petals on the table. Nice touch. We aren't drinkers so we only had bottled water ( 2 large) and lemonade. My hubby had stuffed chicken breast, mashed pot and a tomato soup as a starter. I had a steak with aug potatoes. We also had shrimp cocktail.Biggest shrimp I've ever seen :)    ( 1 to share). We had a little dessert to share, the plate said Happy anniversary  in chocolate, nice touch. With tip our bill was $208.  The food tasted great. It was fun to go once and have that romantic dinner. But Texas roashouse steak tastes better, just saying...LOL We could have ate there 4 times for steak dinners for $208. But it still would NEVER had been as special as eating at Ruth Chris. Would we go again, knowing what it cost? Maybe for our next anniversary . \n\nPs, $32 of our bill was the water and lemonade- so if you want the experience but need to cut cost- there you go:)", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tXhlRAnR3_GoWvewfQni4Q", "review_id": "VMPHVVi3MlWbe8sfWfnbNQ", "text": "The problem is that the atmosphere is subpar, and the drinks are literally half full. Don't believe me order a 50/50 vesper, it's 50% full. I will not return.", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6yzWWYM5ZBGRKZS-8I3EQQ", "review_id": "CndnB1B2O3dAZ7z6Z86sEA", "text": "They recently brought back their bone-in Filet..... Wow exquisite cut!! Also really happy about their Crab legs!", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LdhwY7eudLlx1KFQQe9GwA", "review_id": "whrfmrrdFciULfNOuD3-9A", "text": "Had a really nice Thanksgiving dinner here. It was awesome that they were open for one, and the food and service were very good. I had the filet, my wife had the prefix Thanksgiving dinner, and we each had a couple of drinks. I finished the meal off with some amazing Creme Br\u00fbl\u00e9e. \n\nIt's not the absolute best steak I've ever had, nor are they the best sides, but it's a really, really solid meal, and the drinks were impeccable. I personally feel like their 500 degree plates take a medium rare steak and turn it into near medium when you're about halfway through it. I almost wished I'd ordered it rare or rare+.\n\nAll told, I'd rather go to Flemings or City Hall, but Ruth's Chris is also a very good option, and you won't be disappointed in your meal.", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rLL7YKSJRyj9cVhiM_Y5pw", "review_id": "DYJoEK5CDriD3gwGtZfWPg", "text": "so far this is the only place i've come back to get a steak in town. I have yet to find a place in town that has a steak as tender as ruth chris's. \n\n\n\nlist of places i've gone to recently for comparison\n\nmastro's city hall\nBLT \ncapital grill\ndel frisco's\nhillstone\nhouston's \nSTK (very close second best steak could be better but i need to go back :) )\ngallahers (vegas)", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B5na58dUVYoccIYT_OGdIQ", "review_id": "CnCiF3juUoIooKBXqg9_Fw", "text": "First, we asked for quiet table - so we could talk to each other - and they delivered. For that - I am grateful as it made the dinner (five of us) so much better. We enjoyed the conversation! \n\nSecond, the food was perfect. \n\nThird, the service was perfect. \n\nI'm a huge fan of this location.", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c-hv-FImXaBssSnfbxdOrQ", "review_id": "MbiXuGYf9nPPLCaWyIqcew", "text": "I'm partial to steak and Ruth's Chris is the epitome of awesome beefy goodness. Came here for my anniversary with my wife and had an excellent time. The waiter was extremely knowledgeable and surprised me and my wife with a special anniversary dessert and took a photo of the two of us. By the way, the steak was amazing, perfectly cooked, and butter soft. This is one of my favorite steakhouses in all of the land!", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kjItwhTq57_5FkTPo8YHrQ", "review_id": "S7ELaqrswKJIOYbXj_GMVw", "text": "My filet was overcooked and it's annoying when a restaurant serves your appetizers when they haven't asked to take your order and expect you to eat with menus in your way. Vodka martinis were tasty.\"", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tvPrjtCqQu7sZmf1gcuBqg", "review_id": "FsLoXr9zMMWhWd4c157wIA", "text": "We love this restaurant, and come here for every Valentine's day and our anniversary. The steaks are amazing, melt-in-your-mouth and delicious! But most of all we come here for the service; I don't think we've ever had mediocre or bad service at this location. \n\nI just learned that they're closing this one because the stupid building owners won't renew their lease, lame! We are so so sad, but hope to see some of our favorite servers at the other location (shout out to Ken and Shay!) :)", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3ygX9NTuA8G1qU2QbX07rQ", "review_id": "2XKLM8IzXuMpFzJn4DZ1ng", "text": "Not at all happy!", "business_id": "iDoigI3605ixHl_qHly3Tg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "zfV0VTgKNPWXRm3ORlQxqQ", "text": "Awful, awful customer service - so bad in fact that we were too thoroughly disgusted to stay for the meal. We came here on a Sunday afternoon, which was my first and last time.  I've been to other Houston's locations in California - and have had decent times there.  In fact, I love the thai steak salad.\n\n However, this time some 20 year old idiot host walked us to our table (and before we even sat down) and told us \"My mom taught me good manners, so I've always taken my hat off at the dinner table.\"  \n\nHuh?  First of all, I was dressed nicely in a button up shirt, and was wearing my favorite football team hat who had just won the championship the day before.  Secondly, I hadn't even sat down at the table yet, asswipe.  Thirdly, while I understand this isn't Applebees, this also isn't Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, douche bag.  And don't talk to me like I'm 7 years old.\n\nNo sooner had the idiot host left before we walked into the kitchen to get the manager  to bitch him out about his insulting employee.  The manager was pretty much dismissive.  Well, guess what - I'm pretty much dismissive about this poor excuse for a restaurant. \n\n1 STAR - not going back!!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2006-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eZ4ISr7SJzLFSELjFUGhBQ", "review_id": "32HrimwEotnR_DTgBDnp2A", "text": "Amazing Bartenders, awsome place to meet people if you're in your thirties and single (I met my wife there some years back now).  Food is just fine the menu is simple.  If you want a great meal go around the corner to Morton's.  \n\nGreat scene on Thursday and Friday nights, starting about 4:30 pm, but it's  completely done by 7:30 at the latest.  Tip your bartenders well and become a regular.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "pvcn1XIgl0q6rkReU6it_Q", "text": "Despite its corporate feel (dare I say \"Corporationy!\") I have found that the service is always great at Houston's, and the food is just as good. \n\nFor you meat eaters out there, the Hawaiian Ribeye will blow your hair back in the best possible way. They always have a great selection of produce available and veggie dishes are outstanding. \n\nThe only bummer is that it's a bit of a hot spot so it takes a while to get a table, and the clientele are a little douchey. In any case, on more than one occasion I have pulled the dinner and a movie date at Houston's and continued up to the Esplanade above. It's a good bet, but leave extra time at the restaurant to get yourself a table.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WdzTPQPB8TYKWhodua--2A", "review_id": "Kg5l9ZBG_7S6WXvF-D3Mxg", "text": "always good, always consistant great ribs and you have to try the hawaian rib eye..with that comes two things...NO HATS in the dining room and they will not sit incomplete parties even if they are in the bathroom! Get there early for lunch or dinner or risk waiting up to an hour. If you have to wait just go to Veneto across the parking lot for excellent Italian", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b4C9E7vTJrOdkJQA86xYSg", "review_id": "4fNfw_WlEhxoVDrJ3qFHGQ", "text": "Let me start out by saying that I really like their food.  I have never been disappointed... but I always leave there thinking why did we spend so much money on two burgers and a few drinks.   I have been other places where I get equally good food with equally good service at half the price.   Maybe the reason for the high priced food is for the numerous servers that come to your table throughout your dinner... one to take your drink/appetizer order... one to bring your drinks... someone to take your dinner order... another to bring it... different one to check on you.  seems excessive and i never know who my waiter/waitress is:).  All in all I don't have anything negative to say but don't feel like I can give them 4 stars.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "IdcwNulMu2xQN8JDvm67SA", "review_id": "f7W3vV30OTG-trji0kJnlg", "text": "Ok, I just do not get this place. At all. Packed with traveling insurance brokers, horny 30 somethings, and desperate housewife wanna be's, the scene is kinda terrifying. The bar was ok, except we had these meat head types breathing down our necks behind us because they couldn't sit at the bar and were obviously bent out of shape about it. When the hostess finally came to get us,  she told me I wouldn't be seated in the dining room unless I removed my hat. Is that a promise or a threat? When we were finally seated, the waiter was snooty. Snooty! Why?? You work in a glorified TGI Friday!! \n\nThe food could have been outstanding (it wasn't) and it really wouldn't have mattered. There's so many better places to eat in this town.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rjlb-7-JcmM6fR64ZpyTug", "review_id": "gmVRDg0Us2HhU6Jscne5mw", "text": "I have always enjoyed Houston's.  I usually end up here on a Sunday afternoon instead of a weekday night, not sure why!  I've never had an issue with the service and the waiters are knowledgeable and welcoming, but it can be annoying that they refuse to seat you until your entire party is present- even if it is only a party of two!  You'll find a pretty diverse group of people at Houston's and like others have said, it makes for some interesting people watching.  I usually suggest this place when I'm meeting up with my grandmother for a late lunch, I can't really imagine going here to hang out and meet people.  But, that might be an age thing- I think the group looking to meet and mingle here falls into the box marked well above my 25 years.\n\nAs far as the food goes, the veggie burger is AMAZING!  I eat meat, but opt for this instead of a real burger because it is so good.  The patty is nothing like a garden burger or boca burger, it doesn't pretend to be meat.  The coleslaw is also my side of choice with this meal.  The ribs are fabulous as well, some of the best!  \n\nOverall, great food and nice atmosphere with a slight touch of snootiness thrown in the mix (I have to say- I never really get the snootiness of some of the patrons in this place, where exactly do they think they are?)", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "zzJmPQcKsRGXobMan4mwAA", "text": "Houston's is consistent.  The burger always tastes like the burger it was when I was in high school.  It is one of my favorites in town.  The french fries are the crispiest I have ever had, they are shoestring.  Not many people do shoestring anymore, probably b/c they'll clog all your arteries in one serving.\n\nOne thing I don't like about Houston's is that they do no accept reservations with 5 or more people-- that is lame.\n\nWe had to wait for a table for awhile but we sat out on the patio and enjoyed beverages, so that was nice.  It wasn't so hot yet that it didn't feel like torture. But it will be torture next weekend. \n\nAnother meal I always enjoy is the rotisserie chicken and the vegetable plate.  I wish I could prepare a vegetable plate like that at home b/c then maybe I would eat more veggies. \n\nService is always good.  The dark atmosphere is very relaxing as well.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cZEVW_x0NKI69Xm55tknBg", "review_id": "RLXmo8w_24QmU5wkFmEdVw", "text": "I know when  Iwalk through the doors at Houston's  I can count on great service and great food and those are the things I most appreciate about an eatery. These things make spending a decent chunk of money completely OK for me. I have always have above average food here whether it be the butterfleid fillet, the veggie platter, the burger, or the best veggie burger I have ever sunk my teeth into ( yes you veggie's out there, the best). I usually go with the fish special. They cook over cedar planks and other flavor enhancing woods that really add something that you might not taste at home, and that is what I love about this place; I can leave not thinking I could have made that for half the price and it would have been ten times better at home. The drinks are good but, yes, overpriced. The desserts are awesome the chocolate sauce over the brownie is homemade, and the apple thing is superb as well. I must say the most impressive thing to me about any Houston's, SF, LA, SEA, PHX, the service is some of the best I have had in this particular price range.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "VMKhjcUyFCI2vgGTooF7-Q", "review_id": "P6aI3nDQNoZW0Rs8uKOwVg", "text": "living in san francisco, it's really easy to be chain averse...\n\nbut when you're away from san francisco, i say, embrace the good stuff!\n\nHouston's is one of the \"good stuff\". i'm not a huge meat eater, but i will never say no to their barbequed pork ribs. no gimmicks or frills, they deliver well-marinated, well-portioned, well-serviced ribs -- and other food for that matter. the ambiance is comfortable, and the service was super sweet with a cherry on top. \n\nwhen you're away from home, it's nice to know what you'll be getting is that familiar friendly food.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M7B2A90idij3HDfCvfEBWw", "review_id": "dHF15VfOIjBjRIgoaX7T4g", "text": "Houston's is one of my fav's.  I think the part I like the most, is that they do not allow cell phones in thier dining room...according to the bottom of the menus anyway.  \n\nI have never had a bad meal here, and the service is really good too.  The bar is a bit crowed after work, but the drinks are good.\n\nParking can be interesting if you don't like to valet (I don't), as the garage can fill up quickly.\n\nIf you like steak, ribs or burgers, head over to Houston's.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "330uVLSamVfBMHDvvhAprw", "review_id": "kW7z2evfmUBA9HnbnAiBig", "text": "I know this is a chain so some will always be against it.  But, I love it.  I've been going here for years.  I think the food is great....I just love it.  And I'm also very, very impressed with the service.  I think the place is very well run.  They must have 25 people working....seems like constant service when you need it.  Overall, one of my favorites.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KFMmXJUCuIx-FnJu2wAh4g", "review_id": "7DEa9vtSVEbFe0d6JMvWbA", "text": "Okay, I love Houston's even though it's a chain. I travel about 90% of the time with my job and Houston's consistently has good food, clean restaurants and great service (I don't understand why all restaurants don't follow their service mantra...where every server takes care of every table...you never have a dirty dish sitting on your table or want for anything for more than 5 minutes.) It is safe to say I'm probably Houston's number one fan! (Just ask my friends who know Houston's is going to be my first suggestion as the place to go eat.) I frequent the 24th St & Camelback location in Phoenix the most. \"T\" the hostess is absolutely terrific. I ALWAYS feel special when I go in there. All of the food is good. I love the smoked salmon or spinach dip as an appetizer. And the Ahi Tuna salad, the French Dip and the  chopped chicken salad are incredible. I try and make it in to the restaurant on Thursdays for their Chicken Enchilada soup which rocks! Finally, their Sundae is the best I've ever had. Unfortunately, it's difficult to make a choice between that and their key lime pie. I have a few complaints about Houstons, I don't like their tea or lemonade very much. Lemonade is too sour and the tea tastes artificial. I'm also bummed they don't have a blender in their bar for frozen margaritas. Perhaps it's because of the noise, not sure? The ambiance at the place is always relaxing. Portions seem to be getting smaller and prices have gone up (like everything else) so bring your wallet.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4IxLt4QvCsJEdaNvH9QApw", "review_id": "lwFfqbHxQgp-f1QnvKOPaw", "text": "When it comes to food and service, Houstons is as consistent as it gets!! This Hillstone Group restaurant should teach Fox Restaurant Concepts a thing or two about this notion. \n\nAnywho.... I just wanted to let all Houstons soup fans know that they just changed the Sunday soup from Mexico City style to Mushroom Artichoke. =-0 I'm personally very disappointed with the removal of this favorite. However, I love mushrooms and artichokes. This soup is two thumbs up! \n\nBon Appetite!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4oBViNYcsWpPexC405Gh2w", "review_id": "u58QKcpT12YEsBnuwBk2HQ", "text": "I frequent Houston's for dinner.  My office is in the Esplanade and I can walk there after work.  \n\nAs a favor to some of the previous reviewers, here are a few tips.\n\n1.  Please be mindful of the placard at the entrance of the restaurant.  Hats, cut-off jeans, swim wear, sleeveless shirts, and cell phones are not allowed.  You may be able to get away with the cell phone; the dress code is strictly enforced.  Houston's is a unique restaurant that has a vast client base due to its ambience and food quality.  They respectfully request you to not wear your \"sweat pants\" and find a pair of jeans and polo.  \n\n2.  Houston's has an innovative approach to service.  You do not have one waiter, you have a team of waiters.  This is to ensure your glass is always full an your well take care off.  Do not be offended if you see multiple servers.  As long as your being well taken care off, who cares?\n\nThey have an amazing veggie plate that includes fresh seasonal steamed veggies.  It changes frequently, but I am a huge fan.  \n\nIf you are in the mood for a steak, Houston's is a great place to be.  Another personal favorite.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "kDJ9PRlYugp5RIa9ontPZg", "review_id": "chi-QC1laIPj2H2fPFTESA", "text": "The last time we ate at Houston's, we waited 90 minutes for a table. They had quoted 45. We complained. They told us \"just five to ten more minutes\"  a few times. I was super hungry and expected something to be comped. Anything. I guess they didn't feel the same.\n\nAnd let's not kid ourselves - the food is just okay. I'm convinced people eat at Houston's because it's at the Biltmore, everyone wears their church clothes, and the decor is pretty nice. Dining here makes you feel like you have money, even though it's not very expensive. Or maybe that's just me.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7izaZThzAWk2UjrDTL849w", "review_id": "LP-w6MbI6M-bsZFGWAw-nA", "text": "Edit:  my review was for Houston's, now closed down.  This place is exquisite.  Mind you, this is the first time I've been here.  However, after a fiasco at trying to get a downstairs seat at Rokerij and then traversing a couple of other places, the only place that delivered was Houston's.  I will say, this is the only bar/restaurant that has merited a 30% tip from me.  Though they were out of the first bottle of wine we selected, they offered a better wine for the same price.  Sweet.  EXCELLENT service and very good food and wine.  That, on top of a really nice low-key ambiance accented by dim lighting, was what earned my rare five-star review of Houston's.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q5nFaw9isjD_01PpVAR7hg", "review_id": "QxIG_PrHylobgkAijtJRGA", "text": "Houston's, you're a national chain.  Please tell your staff at this location that you are not a three star Michelin restaurant.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Ap5atWJUGnJ6B-XCzbZjWA", "review_id": "MEQbppL_j2mz6MgS-5rQUg", "text": "Here is my question.... Why are the Arichokes so hard to come by at Houstons?  Its a game now... I called today... ( Both PHX and SD ) to see if either location had my favorite app in this entire world... NOTHING... at either... in fact I have attempted to enjoy these in the last month... always either \"sold out\" or did not get them in.  WHY I ASK? WHYYYYYYYYY? \n\nThey are so yummy... I will continure my hunt and continue to call and call and call...I will have my Chokes!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OpUXG69nP4YjlEZDlkdVcQ", "review_id": "SmqT3UdWBOKmIDgZjtQjsA", "text": "SO--I have had the same problem at Bandera and have asked and the server explained that the supplier didn't have enough.  Don't know about this, probably got left off the order or they didn't order enough.  Or maybe the supplier didn't get their delivery from CA before they delivered to the restaurant.  But I think I'll use your system next time and call first.  Glad to hear I'm not the only one on the short side.  Misery loves company!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RcmBgvqdShZyC46-2aYsRw", "review_id": "pyqNyAYEz7lGs4a4Pp-AnQ", "text": "Crowded but Definately worth the wait. If there are any single ladies looking for good looking men - not only is the food great but so are the men that eat here - wow! Great staff, very helpful and fun too! This is a chain but for some reason (at least at this location) it doesnt feel like it. Our waiter knew everything there was to know about the menu and was not lazy like most waiters at chains....Great food, great atmosphere!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cMG_WttxdjDa1UBGesYaLw", "review_id": "3yokyz79zMXd7erdcy8rXQ", "text": "Great food. Same owners as Bandara.\n\nSpinach dip delicious and rich. Will make you full.\n\nVeggie burger is delicious. What a pleasant surprise! Add some bacon and you'll be in heaven. \n\nRibs are finger licking good.\n\nFries are super thin and fun to eat. Cole slaw is pretty good too.\n\nIf you get a tea, make sure you take out the tea bag after 2-3 min. They put too much tea in the pot, and by the time you drink your 3rd cup, it's bitter and over seeped.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9qB4q1s6c5AEoperHdNLxw", "review_id": "tiLVs87I_YkaPk8zGEgpRg", "text": "Houston's is a great upscale rib chain. The location at the Camelback Esplenade is a really nice location (although I've never been to any other location so I can't make comparisons). The place has a great atmosphere; the dim lighting really works. There are often long waits during peak times, but there's a tunnel to Biltmore Fashion Park across the street, so you can kill a little time if you have a really long wait. The service can be a little slow, as it was on my last visit back in December, but the servers are good. I have to say, I've never had the ribs before, but I've heard that they are outstanding. Next time I'm in Phoenix, I'll have to try them. My favorite thing here is the Hickory Burger. It is excellent. It's a burger topped with Canadian bacon, cheddar cheese, and smothered with barbecue sauce. Shoestring fries accompany the burger. The burger just tastes really good. The combination of the barbecue sauce and cheese on the underlying patty works really well. The meat tastes great too, which helps. The bacon also adds to it. The fries are really good here; you have a selection of sides, but the fries are definitely the best choice. They're really thin, but they're full of flavor. I had the Apple Walnut Cobbler for dessert. It's huge! Everything about it was outstanding. The apples with the walnuts, the ice cream, it was all good. Overall, if you're looking for a really good, upscale American place in the Valley, head to Houston's either on Camelback or Scottsdale. It's worth it. Now if only they'd open up a location in NE Ohio (there are a lot of great chains with Valley locations that aren't in Cleveland).", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 9, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "ZTu4rbrKoPcMU_qowIgA7A", "text": "Houston's - you have not let me down yet... I've been on numerous occasions to this location, and I have not one complaint.  Today for lunch, I met my friend and future yelper Ryan H, and I not only enjoyed the amazing company, but the meal itself.  I chose the ahi tuna salad and a side of spaghetti squash.  Each bite of salad was better than the next; i especially love the dressing, avocado, sesame seeds, mango, and ginger... yum!  And as if the salad wasn't enough food, I had to order the side of spaghetti squash since it's a daily special and I love it so much! Ryan had the ribs and seemed to enjoy those as well!\n\nA few weeks ago Jared and I were at this location before seeing a movie at the Esplanade Theater upstairs... we each had a glass of wine and shared the veggie plate which was also divine!  Albeit a bit pricey, but worth the splurge...\n\nI'll for sure continue to frequent both this Houston's and the Scottsdale location - one of the few 'chains' in AZ that are worth it.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 30, "useful": 21, "cool": 24}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "Ggf1BTeqeYN_y42lKwuN0g", "text": "Dependable. \nLike your favorite uncle who would always sneak you sips of beer. \nDependable.\nLike shrinkage after a cold shower.\nDependable.\nWell. Like Depends undergarments. \n\nHouston's. Solid. Dependable. And you know what? Damn tasty! Rickie and I had a pre Slumdog Millionaire lunch and shared the Hickory burger and the oh so famous spinach dip. First off, I have to say I forgot how much I LOVE the fries at Houston's. Totally my fave in all of fry land. The burger was cooked MW as Rickie requested and come out MW. I'm more of a MR kinda guy, but even at MW, this burger did not disappoint. \n\nService is really great. We all know that. It was less robotic than I remember and for that I was grateful. God, I hate those forced, learned corporate bullshit greetings! Ugh...folks here seemed to actually have their own personality! Wow. Thank you Stepford Houston's. Have you loosened that Bolo tie recently?\n\nThe crowd was uncanny for a Sunday afternoon. Rickie asked me if there was a hooker convention in town! Seriously. It was like a slut buffet parading around. \n\nThanks Houston's. Good to know we can depend on you still. \nLike humidity in Houston.\nOr scorching summer temps in Phoenix. \nAnd asshats on the yelp threads.\n\nChow my yelpitas!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O2sVDiZ4q3vIikQEF7Gfbg", "review_id": "9a-OeCBGvMuog2Xs9T_QMQ", "text": "All of the restaurants are excellent:  Houston's, Bandera, Rutherford Grill (Napa), and Los Altos Grill.  Service has been excellent every time.  All the food is excellent, however make sure you get the Tortilla Soup if available.  The ribs, french dip, and hot fudge sundae are great too.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "_KB1mXjHDBvJ3QLHMzj9fw", "text": "I have read so many rave reviews on the veggie burger I passed up the French Dip and gave it a go. BIG DISAPPOINTMENT. Was it an off day? The patty was covered in a sweet soy sauce that overpowered the burger. It was so sweet in fact I sent it back (I hate doing that). The new burger she brought (minus said sauce) was not impressive either. There was a serious consistency issue, it crumbled with every bite. A good veggie burger should stay formed while eating.. Another drawback is that it is 12 bucks, way to pricey for what you get. I'll happily pay 16 for the French Dip, it's well worth it.\n\nOur server was excellent and all the other options I have tried there have been great earning 4 stars. Word to the wise, if you like syrupy veggie patties that fall apart go with the veggie burger, otherwise be a carnivore and destroy the French Dip. Like I wish I would have today.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "LB7HoDg61yWP2CjrueeJUQ", "review_id": "Ic42zuYukAjjid_DfNQmjg", "text": "It's Houston's what kind of revelation were you expecting? Uniformly excellent service administered by the manager \"T\", who is always gracious and helpful; and every dish prepared exactly the same way every time. My favorites are the Hawaiian Rib-eye, french dip, and Thai Beef and noodle salad. Ice tea is dark and fresh and cocktails are strong. Nice outdoor space for lunch as well, despite a bit of road noise from Camelback. I eat here at least once a month, typically more and have never had a bad meal or service. True, it's a chain a foodies like to bitch about \"the man\" but they do what they do very well.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "UoBfwbXaixelZBghbJ2cSg", "review_id": "SzV8bRddaa8N9mbMJ-wz8Q", "text": "OK... it's a chain. It's also one of the very few places where my dad, boyfriend, and I can go and everyone can get a meal that they genuinely like. It's a little pricey and their dessert menu leaves a lot to be desired, but their frigging veggie burger is the most delicious one in the Valley. BAR NONE. Yes, it falls apart. I don't care. I slather a bunch of BBQ sauce on it and oh my god..... and the crispy little shoestring fries on the side are perfection. I will have horrible heartburn after every time but that's because I eat, like, three times more than I usually do just because it is so so delicious. \n\nMy main tip is to park across the way in the Biltmore parking lot and walk through the tunnel, because the parking garage attached to that complex with Houston's is a total clusterfuck.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PVIJ0S6sVxGYstpyWAUciw", "review_id": "UrduUEUMFdCDWszu2xE3kQ", "text": "I craved french fries, not sweet potato fries (I've had plenty of those recently). I quick search of yelp didn't really turn up anything definitive, so I turned to my kids, who suggested Houston's. I was leaning toward AZ 88's waffle fries (which I still want . . . ).\n\nHouston's fries are very, very thin and crispy; not overtly seasoned, but not especially potato-y tasting. The were good-enough and satisfying; I prefer a thicker potato.\n\nTo accompany the fries, I ordered the veggie bean burger. This is an excellent burger and if I had not tasted the Fez bean burger, I would rate this very highly. This burger also is stuffed with veggies and grains, in addition to beans,  and lacks the rich bean taste that the Fez bean burger has. It was a good choice, just not the best bean burger in town.\n\nService at Houston's is always exceptional. The server tolerated our jokes extremely well and dished out a few of her own. My kids enjoyed their meals too - a bit more than me.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Njlz1LHZGeN0m1i_VyEwSQ", "review_id": "yzqiI0oNN_MFmvcSstULug", "text": "Houston's is a franchise.  A fine franchise.  I'm not here to talk about their food, their service, the ambience.  That's all perfect.  What I'm here to talk about is their Bloody Mary.  I\n\nNow, I'm only talking about this Houston's Bloody Mary.  There is another Houston's in Arizona.  Do they make the same Bloody Mary?  No.  All the other food is the same, not the Bloody Mary.\n\nThe Houston's in Phoenix uses a chilled glass and fills it with this concoction consisting of top shelf vodka, fresh tomoto and olive puree.  It's so simple and so fresh.  No mix.  It's a homemade Bloody Mary.  A beautiful thing.\n\nEven if you don't like Bloody Mary's or think having a Bloody Mary late at night is not the in thing, who the hell cares...this is the best drink Houston's makes and the best Bloody Mary probably in the entire Southwest.  Drink up.  Drink responsibly of course but drink up.\n\nSince having Houston's Bloody Mary in January, I've been on an avid search to see if some other restaurant can one up them.  I've tried maybe 100 places since then and no one has come close.\n\nNo mix can compare either.  BTW...what to order besides the Bloody Mary...A house salad with blue cheese, French Dip Sandwich with the best French Fries on earth, and a big slice of their incredible edible Key Lime Pie.\n\nIf you're going to die, have this meal and the Bloody Mary before you do.  You'll leave this planet with a smile on your face guaranteed.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sALB8-F04S9VcZMF_GkGUA", "review_id": "p_QYEP8kRakrtSFYCuRaPg", "text": "OKAY..its a chain, right? AND for a chain it is 'okay' ... its a higher end chain.. so..DONT expect the best filet here, and I didnt, nor did I get it! But loved the spinach salad.. and I always base some of my 'value' on the wine list.. just where I come from! .. Thats how my family rolls! So..for a chain, an iffy steak.. a great spinach salad..but a great wine list..and the waiter seemed to know her wines! \nValet parking complimentary..well, it needs to be.. because its tough to find parking.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "0o0VMEJeQY0pAAZ9nxErBA", "review_id": "tvaiM2olmGGKkjSZhTQ73w", "text": "I stopped in for a few drinks and some food with a few friends. \nWe sat in the bar. The female bartender was really unfriendly in the beginning but eventually warmed up. \nThey have fresh squeezed juices and I love that!! \nI had a delicious greyhound and ordered the Ahi salad. \nThe salad was wonderful. The tuna was cooked perfectly and not smothered in black pepper like you find in most places. The dressing was a ginger vinaigrette and the accompanying salad had avocado, mango, cabbage and a delicious champagne vinaigrette. \nThe atmosphere was nice and it was a good crowd at the bar. \nOne word of caution... \nIf you are wearing heels be careful going to the bathroom the floor by the kitchen was really slippery!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U07D8HjVB7TLKq6ZMVT91A", "review_id": "oCEnHgBcHv9ZDTI35WZrjw", "text": "Consistently great food and service. Went for lunch yesterday. Ordered the peel and eat shrimp (which came out 10 minutes late and got comp'd) and the sashimi tuna salad- sooooo good. And if you are in the mood for a buzz, they make the BEST cosmopolitan. Really strong and really good.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qwr3X7DIOlviqhJ-1Gt1_Q", "review_id": "0hJr7lfSheWhey3iZxxPFA", "text": "We came here on a Friday night with high hopes with great recommendations from friends. Can we say very limited menu? Looking at the prices, I was expecting a more seasonal selection. Our server took forever to greet us. She barely even knew what the daily specials were! We heard the server at the next table list a couple of specials that our server had no idea about. Umm yeah had to pass on the 32 dollar strip steak special. Had the french dip (17 dollars), which was pretty good. The string like fries were tasty, just a bit salty. For the price and poor service, won't be going back.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "o4rhsNj1X8pynIX-zVJeqw", "review_id": "QCAfGCOBMSfkRe4q_WAxQA", "text": "While visiting my brother and family in Phoenix and after a great day in Sedona I took our families to Houston's for dinner. My daughter used to work for the Houston's GM at one of their affiliates, Bandera in Sacramento. The environment was a bit dark and very reminiscent of Bandera, which I like. Due to our daughter's connection out table (two)were treated to a nice assortment of appetizers which were all tasty, The artichoke spinach dip and salmon were particularly enjoyable. My brother and I both had the Hawaiian (teriyaki glazed) Ribeye and they )at least mine, was prepared perfectly, perfectly. Surprisinly they had one of my favorite wines on the list too - Napa Valley's Swanson Merlot (2005) and it complimented the steak very nicely. I finished with the 'Harvest' Cheesecake and double espresso and then we all drove back to my brother's house very content - thank you Houston's.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TxKFklDDHalvrRp8DWRRIA", "review_id": "o68EPXVhjO70OgF70ZvBAg", "text": "Ive been to this place a couple times in New Jersey, i went here with a friend for lunch. I knew already that i wanted the spinach and artichoke dip, something i think they do pretty well. I then decided to go with the Hawaian Ribeye Steak. I asked for it to be cooked medium-rare, it came out medium-rare. Something i am often dissapointed in restaurants serving steak. This steak was fantastic. Every bite just kept me wanting more and more, the sweet glaze they put on the steak tastes soooo good. I wasnt expecting to enjoy it as much as i did, in fact i can't wait to go back and order it again. Its no Ruth Chris or Mastro's quality but still very good for the price.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iemswP_ZAZbpjlEJdGlQHQ", "review_id": "0AqyA5fuJu4kS2RJoAzLvQ", "text": "To me, Houston's on Camelback is Cheers. Been eating at the bar with Tom and Al for 20 years and they're always fun to see.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lHbeDjwP3jUAud5598-WXA", "review_id": "_yb31fuKpdCGR3IEK3EI3A", "text": "I am very lucky. I have a family member employed by Hillstone Restaurant Group, so I get to eat at Houston's fairly often (several times per year). We are very pleased with the food and service every time we go to Houston's, both the Phoenix and Scottsdale locations. \n\nThe spinach dip appetizer is tasty. The accompanying sour cream and salsa are good mix-ins for the dip. \n\nHouston's serves meat from Allen Brothers and it has to be the best steak I have had. I definitely tasted a difference in their filet after they switched to Allen Brothers. The filet went from a 4.5 stars to 5 stars! Always cooked perfectly, very tender and great flavor. I'm never sorry that I get it every time! Traditional salad is always a good add-on... great combo of big chunks of juicy ripe tomato, bacon crumbles, crisp lettuce with delicious cheese toast on the side. Sides vary - I usually get one of the multiple variations of the seasonal vegetables. Roasted winter vegetables, roasted corn and the brussels sprouts are particularly good. \n\nNow I can't leave Houston's without at least a few bites of the hot fudge sundae. The hot fudge is thick and delicious. No sundae anywhere can compare. In the fall, the Harvest cheesecake (made with butternut squash) is a must have. \n\nService is always top notch. Wait staff are very knowledgeable, attentive without being overly present.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "tlSSQwfHYJany7wPoTH46A", "review_id": "J_lf97ft0a8lYMEAozNzdQ", "text": "Mediocre and overpriced. \n\nThere's nothing \"New\" about their \"New American\" menu and underwhelmed is the most positive spin I can place on the entire experience. \n\nIt's a very limited menu with 15 dollar sandwiches and salads, or 25-30 dollar cuts of meat.  Way to cater to the vegetarians out there with a veggie burger or an overpriced \"entree\" of seasonal vegetables. Do restaurants have any idea how boring it is to eat a veggie burger every time you go out? Get a little creative for christsake, it's not like you're lacking possible ingredient combinations.\n\nI had the ahi tuna burger, which was ground down to a mealy consistency and cooked until bone dry.  It was then garnished with grody, unimaginative toppings like pickles and iceburg lettuce. Top it off with a cloying sweet remoulade that did nothing to moisten the sandwich and you've got a bone dry tonsil scraper. The roasted chicken was on the greasy side but well seasoned. The couscous it came with was a misstep though. Someone threw a ton of whole mint leaves into it that made it inedible instead of \"fresh,\" which I'm sure was the intention. The spinach dip was teensy tiny for the price, and why the heck is it served with canned, crappy salsa and sour cream on the side? Weird.\n\nThe fries were the one saving grace. Skin on, super slim shoestring cut with the perfect amount of salt. But I've had fried and battered bulls balls and they've tasted good. Fry anything and it'll improve the edibility. \n\nService was nearly nonexistant, although as a whole the etiquette was top notch when it was present. But it was a complete disconnect when compared to the cruddy food being slung. You're serving a French dip sandwich, not some wild Top Chef creation. Dial back on the smug.\n\nI don't ever see a need to return to a place that serves traditional (nothing new about it!) American food I can make better in my own home. I expect more from professional chefs than chicken sandwiches and steaks.\n\nYawn.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jaYeHnr9h_3QzJgq3LPqyg", "review_id": "0On3HPLBWn3P4BLY0BHkrg", "text": "Fridays are our date night and I must say I was extremely happy with our choice of restaurant. Houston's at the Esplanade has been a favorite of ours for years, but last night confirmed our feelings once again. After being told that the wait would be 15 minutes, we decided to go out to the patio and order our drinks. Less than 5 minutes later we were seated at our table. Impressive already! Our appetizers were wonderful! I didn't like artichoke until last night! Total Yum! My husband had the usual, the Pork Ribs and loved them.  As for me, I had the Grilled Halibut and couldn't be happier! The freshness and quality of my dish was to die for! I love Houston's!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "siT1GZhzBuon6gUydWHsDQ", "review_id": "DA54GdmeVlowtnpOkqqnfg", "text": "I must admit I am not a fan of the chain restaurant! \n\nThat said I feel this place does a lot of things right and I would certainly go back again. \n\nThe food was very good, not great but it comes at a great price and it's presented well. \n\nThe thing that I was most impressed by was the service. I don't know that I have had service like that in Mpls. The staff backed up each other like no other brigade I've seen. Well dressed and great personalities.\n\nIf your in the area it's a must try!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nGYaT5sAuqKkd48dqX_2Kw", "review_id": "2vkk4oA6Dr_Y39-IsF7tRg", "text": "i like it, i like it a lot! (you must say it like Jim Carrey in Dumb and Dumber.)\n\nWe stopped in last night for dinner and cocktails.  I left quite satisfied with the experience.\n\nThe atmosphere, service, pricing, and food were all top notch.  \n\nI really LOVED the grilled artichoke...you must try this.\n\nI am excited to check out the new facility that will be opening late this year.  It is right down the street (in the spot that Chevy's was located.)\n\nCheck it out..", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7zEEngwh3QNhkt-jf_m1Rg", "review_id": "uS4rF8pW5Skk46vhCHflWw", "text": "I need to tell you about the worst hostess experience I've EVER had anywhere.  Ann was unable and unwilling to even pretend to try and accomodate our simple seating request to have our 2 parties sit near each other, even though I'd made my reservation 2 weeks in advance withthat specific request.  Her attitude was unacceptable.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mbRUG6h0Mgb2XIJvscIoMg", "review_id": "qw8SYjKKIwksJbJpybiIeA", "text": "One of my fav restaurants of all time. I dare you to find better food & better service somewhere. Try the off-menu chicken tenders.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P6EBeMvWH6R66FptYfxEvA", "review_id": "kiI_OfoepSul8ALZwX3jHQ", "text": "Amazing cheeseburgers!\n\nThe staff is always prompt, the food delicious and the atmosphere is perfect for a date.  My family and I have gone to this restaurant for years and never had a bad meal.  If something was ever wrong with the food they (appeared) happy to fix it.  \n\nThe only negative is they only have one or two tables that seat more the four comfortably.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6ts41fCsDKHbFZaKOMNmVQ", "review_id": "Z4uCQ_Z-BllhTf2cjv03Lg", "text": "Loooooooooooove me some Houston's! \n\nThe hubs and I really dig this place, also whenever out of town family comes in, Houston's is always our first stop on the laundry list of places to hit up. \n\nWe always start off with the artichoke dip. Freaken HEAVEN! \n\nThe hubs usually gets the Hawaiian rib eye \n\n\nMy usual tends to be the Grilled Chicken Salad, they put this amazing dressing on it that is phenomenal! Also, I generally order my salad with a side of fries, because 1. they are the most amazing fries I have ever had in my life and 2. I am a fat kid and fat kids love french fries. End of story. \n\nOne things that i think Houston's could improve on is their dessert selection, its kinda weak. Delicious, but weak. I love dessert and Houston's dessert list does not fulfill my fatty needs. But that's ok, I will live. \n\nThe wait staff is always on point! They are always knowledgeable of what the daily specials are and super friendly. \n\nAlso they now offer complimentary valet parking, SCORE!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XtzSu8tDs_XDVAhO_J1VDw", "review_id": "NCsoqarM1JzLjtpyMZPlPg", "text": "Houston's is consistently good. The staff is great and the place is as clean as a whistle. Great grilled artichokes and cheeseburgers. Server went above and beyond the call of duty to bring me a newly chilled glass for the martini I had been nursing.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "r3_JcUFWGERe8ytAHQPDyQ", "review_id": "naQsuXJY4rXRaK2_kcDVYQ", "text": "Houston's is one of my faves---which I cannot believe I am admitting. Who admits to loving a franchise?? BUT...best burger around! (Since Welcome Diner, RIP) I will gladly pay $13 any day for your cheeseburger. Bonus points for a tasty veggie burger, too, as that is a rare feat for a restaurant to serve. \nAnd, so nice to experience courteous, polite-to-a-fault wait staff.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "33vUIil_GCaT92aUaZhRXA", "review_id": "tNnaqkae115NJESP-tTk-w", "text": "We came here today for lunch for my brother James' Bday.\n\nThe lighting is very dim inside which I liked. The decor is modern cowboy, not my style but the chairs we sat in were comfy.\n\nThere were 6 of us at the table & we all ordered the iced tea, expect my mom who always orders a sprite. We all agreed their iced tea was delicious. For our entrees: 3 ordered the Famous French Dip Au Jus, 2 ordered the Fresh Fish Sandwich & I ordered the Club Sandwich. All came with a side of \"shoestring\" cut fries. The French Dip was overall liked except one said his was a bit dry. The Fish Sandwich was the favorite among the entrees. My Club Sandwich was mediocre at best, nothing special. I'm not sure what the others thought (well besides my mom) but I loved the fries. I ate all of mine!\n\nOverall this place is nice but the food is way over-priced. I think I would have enjoyed my meal more if I had ordered a steak or even a burger but I don't think I will be coming back to find out.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "g6rlp5No6GjEDXkrjvg1kQ", "review_id": "nBy_qTXFyCbdWo3ZrYPqCQ", "text": "It's been about 3 years since Ive eaten here, it's decent but I never ate anything that wowed me until last night. I ordered the veggie burger and their curry corn side. Let me start with the burger. I dont see what is so outstanding about it. It was good, it wasnt orgasmic. In fact it fell apart when I picked it up because the pattie wasnt packed very tightly, it would have been much better if ordered on it's own and not in burger form. It was a mess to eat. For veggie burgers Four Peaks is the place to go.\n\nNow the curry corn on the other hand...sweet jesus it was good enough to request as your last meal if you become unfortunate enough to be offered one on Death Row. I was actually irritated that my friend left hers until last because after mine was all gone she had a nice untouched pile just sitting their waiting to be devoured. I was green with envy as she ate each forkful without a care in the world while I salivated.\n\nHoustons I beg you to make this a regular dish!!!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2KNPtV5E44vAiEr5BvMkUA", "review_id": "JLXCYzYFaw-lADRa4xogUw", "text": "I went here with several friends after a Happy Hour across the street in The Biltmore. I ordered one of their daily specials, a grilled fish sandwich with a side of curried corn and white beans. The meal was tasty, but then one of the other Happy Hour participants started raving about their chocolate sundae. So I split one with my friend across the table. He didn't lie. That sundae was PHENOMENAL! And OH so very decadent and (most likely) bad for you. It comes with a carafe of extra hot fudge (PURE EVIL!)...absolutely delectable!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hqHOdtJuaGvZLcN8vPSeBw", "review_id": "iIAluJ_CKHqvGo81Ool4Lw", "text": "I do love love Houstons! Had lunch here yesterday while traveling on business in Phoenix. I had the club salad! So good! I was so tempted to order my favorite dish- the french dip-but since I  had meetings and did not want to be in a food coma - I opted for the salad. The diet coke was soooo refreshing and the server was on it for refills! It was 110+ degrees out so OMG I needed a great thirst quencher! \n\nI thought the food was fabulous and the service was pretty good! :-) Great spot for a business lunch too!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ykTUd9nIYDkQYhpntgcTVw", "review_id": "ifh7H--yV4UiLh8NJ5BeJQ", "text": "Thai salad is fresh n tasty!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tQ5wiJ9TGUbmIqnO4-njWg", "review_id": "V2Lkh-xu5C0E7wgmIO0R4Q", "text": "Although it leans on the pricey side of Phoenix cuisine, Houston's is by far one of my favorite places to go out for a nice dinner. Their veggie burger is beyond amazing (I always get the couscous on the side which is also delicious).\n\nOn a recent trip, my boyfriend ordered the ribs on a recommendation. He said they were by far the best ribs he has ever enjoyed.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AdVBY7Ow_ICQLfVEbf_nTw", "review_id": "bSwVuM_yezL26eemK-ziwg", "text": "found a cockroach in the bathroom....I just left.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tTO6rv0Z9aNNYmmZU_BR4g", "review_id": "NzsdAwUyHzWsALonSlVR2g", "text": "LOVE the veggie burger!!!  and I'm not a vegetarian.  It has a sweet soy glaze and does fall apart when you eat it so if that bothers you - don't order it.   I order veggie burgers to save on calories and for the \"health\" of it many times - but at Houston's it is a treat!  Yummy!  and the fries are awesome too!  Not sure what all the talk is regarding it being \"pricey\" - it's not fast food but it's certainly not expensive.  Moderately priced for sure.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KeoPjzZldhjQq7rZPzWBrw", "review_id": "vhwAZz6izTqfxI9qO8Hfug", "text": "Love their hamburgers, both regular ones and vege burgers. The staff, particularly at the bar, are great. (Tom and Al). The wine selection is good. Appetizers I love include the spinach artichoke dip and the grilled artichokes. Yum!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I-P1v7sRjDLEfVOndp01kA", "review_id": "HwHcay79WAVlUciOdFixhQ", "text": "Pretty darn good pork bbq sandwich.\nGood service.\nLaid back fun atmosphere.\n\nI went for a late dinner on a weekday night.\nWas spacey, not crowded at all, and food was relatively quick.\n\nParking is kinda tricky to figure out at first", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BEcT2wCP-G0LfkKZSlYdzw", "review_id": "5RTu5s71LMDE3TkF1CA50w", "text": "So many things on the menu, so delicious. Our service could have been better, but we were there forever so he wanted to turn the table.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KK_2vxqNug1wQhVo22soQw", "review_id": "rxnW35HGDLnwYVx6TfVCcQ", "text": "The service was over the top last eve at Houston's; Smiles, easy changes of seat locations, and a new frosted martini glass to refresh my slightly warmed martini. This latter gesture was provided without request - WOW. \n\nOur dinners were prompt and the seared tuna salad was close to perfect. The Asian steak dinner was also yummy. \n\nMy one request to the kitchen - please, less salt!! My taste buds were ringing... \n\nI will be back soon - and know with their great service - I can also make this request with my dinner order! \n\nThanks for making it an \"event\" with the incredible service.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Q96IRvil6RNgdLmGKuh81A", "review_id": "0UX5xJ7EsglOoWuEcFqC8g", "text": "I have been to Houston's several times now, but always for lunch. It's always been on my company's or boyfriend's dime. To me, it's more than what I like to pay for a lunch. But the atmosphere is very nice and the servers are among the best in the city. \n\nBut the food is amazing. The prime rib french dip is divine and I get it almost every time. The fries are delicious and I over eat and plan on doing so when I go. \n\nOverall, a beautiful place for a business lunch, date, or place to grab a drink and app before a movie.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DrJnC62-eMRnFai6immsbQ", "review_id": "v44kEYmxt6XH5BUxZZZ_Lw", "text": "OMG!!! This place is amazing! It was my first time here and I just loved the food. It is a little pricey, but not too bad for what you get. My coworkers and I started off with the salmon and artichoke. I tried artichoke before, but I was not a fan so I was a little hesitant to try it again, but I am so glad I did. Their artichoke was so good and the salmon was even better. MMMMMM...goodness! Then I had the Hawaiian Rib-eye with Fries. My meal was wonderful and I practically ate it all. My boss had the Barbecue Pork Ribs and the meat was like falling off the bones. It was ultra good!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dUDzN6zl3j12zhByOrnF9Q", "review_id": "fPNm8Uf0S4V8S6k32o3LIA", "text": "I took my husband here for dinner for his birthday.  Right off the bat, I gotta say that if you are waiting for your table to be ready and there's no room at the bar... you'll be standing.  There's no seating in the lobby of the restaurant so when your wait it 20+ minutes- prepare to be on your feet if the bar is full, which it was.\n\nThe menu is small but that always suggests to me that they have really mastered their menu.  They have lots of wine choices and a full bar.  The wait staff is really on top of their game as far as refills and checking on you.\n\nMy husband ordered the Hawaiian rib eye and was very satisfied.  It was a generous portion and a huge loaded baked potato.  I ordered the salmon.  The fish was good but be warned that it's all cooked medium.  I had to send it back to be cooked more.  I don't know if that's a fine dining thing but I've never gotten a fish that wasn't cooked all the way through.\n\nAlso, if you're a vegetarian and ordering a salad- make sure you ask no bacon.  I got a side salad and it came loaded with bacon so my husband ended up eating most of it.  They don't have many options for vegetarian dining.\n\nFor two dinners, a side salad, an appetizer and one drink (my husband had water) our bill came to $88 w/ tip.  Pricey.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rWFCaDU05dUelPe8gFtJvg", "review_id": "Ku8EIkmIlzNGhkLR9y2iog", "text": "the chicken salad with the peanut sauce is delicious! its perfect every time. service is stupendous. atmosphere is great for dates or lunch. \n\nmenu can be a little boring, but whatever you choose you will probably like. \n\nmy family cannot get enough of the artichoke appetizer.\n\nwine choices are good, too. \n\nalthough ive noticed they dont put ice in their waters automatically. who wants a cup of water with no ice?\n\nalso, i just had surgery and went in a wheelchair. they were so accommodating!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rLtl8ZkDX5vH5nAx9C3q5Q", "review_id": "GKRPh5aBJi3ONgKSny1a_w", "text": "I've been to the Scottsdale location dozens of times but this was my first Phoenix experience.  I have to say that I like this location better.  It wasn't way over-crowded or way too loud like the Scottsdale location.  They do pretty much force you to valet park which I am not a big fan of, but everything else was better than the Scottsdale location.  I especially liked it that the refills came fast and without asking.  The waiters/servers didn't seem as flustered as they do at the other location.\n\nAnyway, the food was pretty solid as always and there are really no bad choices on the menu.  I had the grilled artichoke which was phenomenal, Caesar salad and a burger.  The apple cobbler thing was just 'eh.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dWa3oZ_uXFaCMtPOT44R4g", "review_id": "cLn2qOR1BVSaeLePjlL0rw", "text": "This is my favorite fine dining in town.  I only go here 2 or 3 times a year because it's a little pricey for dinner, but wow, what great food!  Dessert is awesome here too, love the Sundae.  I just went here for my birthday last week and it still lives up to expectations although they don't carry my favorite anymore (double cut grilled pork chop).  They might start carrying it after they move to their new location though, here's hoping!  If you're looking for a classy place with great dinner dishes then this place is highly recommended, just please dress accordingly and don't try wearing a hat, not allowed!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3CGiZ0G3OP26uc3P08_fDg", "review_id": "H1CXAy1UmoUkHkiEQiKMzQ", "text": "Best French dip ever.  Seriously. Ribs awesome as are stringy fries. Pricey but great on occasion.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4kfvccmKDUgCXu_jLYm5dQ", "review_id": "Yw34kaQvjr4sX842CE-IQw", "text": "Yeah, it's a chain and I'm not normally a fan of chains, but Houston's always hits the spot and I've never had a bad meal there. I think Houston's is the most consistent restaurant that I've ever been to and I've been dining at various locations of Houston's since I was a kid. Since I've lived in PHX, the Biltmore location has been my home base and I eat there several times a month. Most of the time, we come in for a late dinner and sit at the bar and let Tom and Al take care of us. These two are among the best bartenders in the Valley and will remember your drink of choice and other preferences after just a few visits.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E-QEUlQoOhMBackv_NLfMg", "review_id": "uCqWVDncrMMtozg5wqDaQA", "text": "If you are looking for the best veggie burger in town, look no further.  I first tried Houston's veg burger when my carnivorous friend ordered it a few years ago...I've been hooked ever since.  In addition to a great veg burger, the staff is wonderful and always allows substitutions or clean steamed veggies as side options.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WpG-g-bcIoi9s0n41gP85g", "review_id": "Fo1JwzPoQBybL23E014bLg", "text": "This place is misleading, and not in a bad way. You pull up to a joint next to the Ritz Carlton.... valet park your car, walk in to a dimly lit swanky area and sit down. Open up the menu and whoa - this place is not as expensive as it looks.\n\nI wasn't sure what to order. I'd been eating steak for the last few days and I was wondering if I should do fish or something else... it was a really interesting menu - lotsa different choices. My first instinct was to go with something safe and order a french dip - it's my favorite sandwich. But I also didn't want just meat and starch, so I got the Thai Steak and Noodle salad instead. It sounded pretty good. I also ordered a Hefferveisen - the last time I had one was on Venice beach with a good high school friend of mine and I remember really enjoying it - even though I'm not much of a beer drinker. The Hefferveisen they brought out was disgusting. No idea where it was brewed. it looked fresh, but tasted like rubbing alcohol. BLEH.\n\nAnd the thai steak and noodle salad - the first few bites we ok, but it was just a mash-up of all things that might be thai with some avocado in it. It, too was gross. So much so, that I actually sent it back. This is not something I generally do, but I absolutely could not eat it and I was still hungry! So I asked them to bring out something safe: the french dip.\n\nThe french dip was good and the fries that came with it were good. \n\nDon't go to Houston's if you're looking for cultural fare. Go there for their American fare. That's what they tout and that's what they're good at.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "dvfj0FhfBhXjuyPMlQsYBA", "review_id": "NYMpoelmaJyZi6wJ44Jb9A", "text": "Lack-luster\n\nI have been disappointed the two times I have visited Houston's.  Their veggie burger is soggy and grainy at the same time (I am not sure how they managed that)...not an appealing taste.  Their \"famed\" baked potato was dry and was nothing out of the ordinary.  \n\nFrankly, I could have made something better for myself and saved the money.  The redeeming factor was that the service was decent and the restaurant was semi-attractively decorated.  \n\nOverall I would not come back unless I have to (aka my friends drag me along)\n\n*** Was informed by a fellow yelper that the place re-opened down the block under a different name, Hillstone\n\nI hope the new name was followed by a new menu.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 13, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "1Q8FTnakDBHIapFBAJIrTw", "text": "Bye bye Phoenix Houston's, hello Phoenix Hillstone!\n\nI've been a huge fan of Houston's for years, and had mixed emotions when I heard that they were closing the Phoenix location and opening just down the street under their parent company name, Hillstone.  But after one visit, I'm sold... \n\nHillstone has the same favorite dishes that Houston's had (spinach dip, grilled artichoke, veggie burger, fresh vegetable sides, fries, desserts, etc...) and they have a huge wine list as well.  Service is attentive and sweet (thanks McKenna who was our waitress last night).  Thanks also for going above and beyond and creating rootbeer floats for our table upon request!\n\nThe Hillstone group did a fabulous job building this new restaurant - it's got a great outdoor seating area, a huge bar, an awesome wine cellar, and comfy booths inside as well.\n\nIf you still want the old name (Houston's), the location in Scottsdale / Hilton Village is still open, but I highly recommend checking out Hillstone to change it up just a bit.\n\nWelcome to Phoenix, Hillstone, and yay for me... first to review!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6ts41fCsDKHbFZaKOMNmVQ", "review_id": "X3i87pW0moWo0QEEmkkLCQ", "text": "Houston's has always been the \"go to\" restaurant for my in-laws. Whenever anyone is visiting from out of town we go to Houston's for a nice casual dinner. \n\nWe were a little sad when they told us they were closing, but excited that they were building a brand new building just down the road. \n\nLast night the Hubs, mother in law and I decided to hit up Houston's. We pulled up to the valet and no one was there, we look and Houston's is gone. Then we looked and noticed the Hillstone sign was lit. \n\nThe hubs and MIL didn't believe me that Hillstone and Houston's were the same company. But they are! Woot! \n\nThe new building is AMAZING! I loved the patio, though they will only serve apps and drinks out there, they wont let you have dinner out there which is to bad considering last night was perfect out door dinning weather. \n\nThe new building has that same Houston's vibe, only its way bigger! It now features two bars AND a sushi bar! \n\nThe food is still the same and still just as amazing as it always is! \n\nOne note of complaint however. The old Houston's used to offer a Riesling by the glass, now its only by the bottle, which is a total bummer because that's all my MIL will drink. \n\nWe really had a great experience as we always do with this company.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "CCWTs_V2FeFxVvPRPVr2hA", "review_id": "GYjmpnUdtY_U5DB9szVhEg", "text": "Hey Gabi M. wish we could agree. On our recent visit there, it became such a comedy of errors that they actually comp'd the entire meal.\n\nA+ for design and architecture, nobody appreciates a fine terrazzo in the bathroom like we do, but D+ for food and service. \n\nHaving said that, it is Hillstone (Houston's) and the one thing they are best known for is their impeccable consistency. \n\nWe are more than confident that they will pull it together in short order and continue to succeed in their real business -- printing money.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_Nn8lZA9B-1nE0xP-L6hng", "review_id": "sGtfeIgM7czsso85KVD0rw", "text": "I have to say, wow how bad can you get.  Yes the building is pretty, but everything else is of the poorest quality.  The staff is inattentive, the food greatly over priced and poorer than fast food quality.  We ordered a \"Classic\" California roll and were very surprised that is was not in fact a California roll (enough lemon flavored mayo to choke a horse).  Our entr\u00e9e which consisted of two salads took over half an hour to arrive, and seriously could have gotten larger fresher salads for half the price at Wendy's.  I ordered the Chicken Club salad, the mixed greens were wilted, the chicken sparse and mostly batter, two small cubes of avocado, and the bacon was leathery not crunchy.  My wifes salad had rotisserie chicken that was hastily pulled from the chicken and included connective tissue, fat and congealed blood.  While waiting for and eating our meal we observed two tables beside us have at least three employees stop by to chat for more than ten minutes at a time.  After our meal we sat and waited for 15 minutes for our server to come by with our check and then another 10 before we could flag down what looked like a manager to take our money.  It took another 10 minutes to get our change.  It was nice however to have the tip amounts printed on the receipt so that we knew what not to give.  I really liked Houston's the few times I was there, Hillstone I will not be returning to.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gkOxrI0_rNtBu6xyZh9AQQ", "review_id": "NiFCANJhEbA5dK1A3GdsyA", "text": "Still my go to when I am in Phoenix. Same menu as Houston's plus sushi. Some items may have gone up a buck or two, but still fairly reasonable. \n\nService was great, I appreciate how they always have a team of people bring out all the meals meal at the same time.\n\nThe new facilities are great. The bar has plenty of seating and the outdoor patio is nice and large.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_TfzMPtfO1LZRHHedDsoVw", "review_id": "P9vuDsP_dsrNb5i7iQZJnA", "text": "This was our first time to the restaurant since they moved across the street  and changed the name to Hillstone.  The lunch menu is similar to the old Houston's menu, though it appeared to have some minor changes.\n\nOur service today, unlike what some have reported here, was fine.  In fact, if anything multiple members of the staff seemed to go overboard and checking up on us and finding if any issues existed at very regular intervals.\n\nAs we stopped by for lunch on Sunday, I just grabbed the hickory burger and cole slaw, while my wife had the salmon with roasted beets.  The food was up to the standards of the old Houston's.  My wife also tried out the sushi (she goes for that sort of thing--I generally don't) and she was relatively impressed.\n\nThe new building is similar in layout and design to the old location, but much brighter than the former Esplanade location, now sporting outside seating in the bar area.  There's even a bit of a skylight on the west end of the facility.  Right now it helps show off the local weather, though we'll have to see how well the new design handles Phoenix summers.\n\nFor those who haven't been around in a while, the building is a new one, located on the site where the old Chevy's on Camelback used to be--just to the east of the Chase Bank on the north side of Camelback.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "N7V6HdliWeoyZJU5n66GUA", "review_id": "EkqZXaaAWoI9-6zW8nj0nA", "text": "As I begin to write my review I realize the server I am about to disparage is gossiping with the hostess behind me discussing her discontent with her most recent tip. This is NO Houston's! What happened to ensuring a well manicured table, timely service, and a full glass of wine. Boo.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iuwxAbcPhmm6Eho-IG0ooA", "review_id": "Vw5UtNT-K4XufXsQDuXPsg", "text": "I felt the need to sign up for Yelp just to write this review for Hillstone. In the hokey world of Phoenix / Scottsdale Arizona it was refreshing to walk into a restaurant and not feel like you were in a scene from \"Hey Dude\". The food albeit nothing surprising was great. The service staff may have beem a bit too friendly for a person used to the Big City, but it was welcoming. All in all enjoyable visit.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "cXHugMXkvsrq5WhIGbc8jA", "review_id": "tDBjgFayWaEzFs8g50sPhw", "text": "Long and short of it. Service was awful. Friendly enough staff, unfortunately very slow to respond, forgetful and not well informed of menu details. Seemed like a very green staff.\n\nI really liked the ambience of Houston's, busy, but not loud. It had a great vibe and a nice synergy with Merc Bar across from them. Hilstone, while nicely designed for appearance was incredibly loud.  Tables seemed smaller and more tightly packed.  You could hear everyone's conversations around you.\n\nFood was great.  Really enjoyed the sushi.  The Hawaiian Rib-eye was however tough. Ribs were great as usual.\n\nAnother issue was the check was short by $100 when it arrived.  They forgot to add what we drank and ate on the patio.  Took over 15 minutes to get it cleared up.  This place must be under new management and wait staff.  I didn't recognize anyone from the old Houston's staff.\n\nSeems way too corporate in mentality like Applebee's or Chili's.  The only reason to go there is for the food, but for some of us that's just not enough.\n\nI really hope they can turn this place around.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wg4mxEGEI7Vz8VC0WCI69Q", "review_id": "QO0Yv8QTJLs9FtTBNNVMCg", "text": "I've always been a fan of Houston's and I am a fan of Hillstone. I've dined there 3 times since it has opened.\n\nThe new location is great (albeit some what confusing to find the entrance - head to the northside of the building -counterintuitive to a building fronting Camelback Road). Love the ambiance on the patio and the bar area, dining room is okay (not a fan of the artwork).\n\nFood is consistently good. (Yes, portions are somewhat smaller than the old Houston's.) The prime french dip and fries are a favorite. Fish is always fresh and its nice that sushi was added to the menu (not amazing, but a solid option). Salads are crispy. Overall a solid dining experience.\n\nBar service is great - fast and friendly. Dining room service could tighten up, but give the service team a break and allow them to adjust to the new digs. \n\nFor the whinners that have reviewed Hillstone - please stay away. That much faster for everyone else to be seated.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "J3I2NClEbD1Xr8lOdjxlqQ", "review_id": "HSrCjUrsZ_V514IAIXvYtg", "text": "I've dined at both Hillstone and the old Houstons.  Lunch is great - the french dip is a big sandwich, the roll is a little soft, I prefer a bit crustier, but the Au Jus is flavorful and not oily.  the cole slaw is awesome, the matchstick fries good.  My wife had the Seared Ahi Tuna Salad and raves about it.  the last time I was there for dinner, I was seated in the Bar.  If you want a relaxing meal, request a table in the dining room - it's still loud, but at least away from the raucous and incosiderate party atmosphere in the bar - but hey, that's typical for a bar.\n\nI was pleased that the host came to find us in the ultra-cool outdoor patio area with plenty of heaters and a nice stone fireplace.  The architecture is very FLW, understated class, with cool photographs of residential Phoenix and a quirky series of swimming pool shots.\n\nFor dinner we shared the ceasar salad - it is delicious. Romaine coated with a tangy vinagrette with notes of dijon and anchovy, dusted with fresh parmesan.  I had the Hawaiian rib-eye steak for my entree.  It was thin, overcooked, dry and tough.  For $28 it's not even worth a second chance. the baked potato with everything really had everything and it was delicious.  My wife had the Seared Ahi Tuna (again) and the kids predictably had the french dip sandwiches.  The dinner service is spotty, the staff tries to appear upscale, but barely delivers.   My wine was served to another table, but ultimately, I did get my my glass of merlot and they comped it, which was fine with me.  While the server appropriately checked back on the status of our meal, I never once saw a manager or any body else that seemed to care.\n\nOverall, it's pricey and the service and food quality barely matches the cost.  Lunch service is way better than dinner and my advice is unless you want to party with everybody at the bar, stick to the dining room.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_Q86NbrhbBGYcH1yqqvnuw", "review_id": "WUlBko6iN8xS-PZ1n2lDCw", "text": "Houston's/Hillstone is still great with same menu overall, except they now have decent beer on tap.  Love the traditional salad with garlic buttermilk dressing, the vegetable of the day, and jazz you can kind of hear over the always lively chatter.  Like the tunnel under Camelback to walk back to the Esplanade for a movie at the rarely crowded AMC.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Z1lPtIHU7bRoIvuVa01H5w", "review_id": "j0VM2OkjGvLbM-U0GG3K2w", "text": "Houston's Esplanade always did more things right than not, but it had also been declining, almost imperceptibly, since the nineties. Pricing consistently outstripped inflation, the kitchen's impressive attention to detail began to slip on a couple entrees, and for some time, they ceased reciting prices on heavily marked up and misleadingly touted \"specials\" .  \n\nOur first visit to Hillstone represented an acceleration of that decline. \n\nThe stone and glass prairie style building's very attractive inside and out, but I couldnt find the front door. Neither could a bunch of other drivers, circling the property. Maybe the architect feels this adds to one's sense of discovery, but I found sardining my way through an overcrowded megabar at the wrong end of the building, in order to locate the restaurant checkstand, to be an unwelcome pain in the ass. \n\nOur table split an attractively plated $17 sushi sampler that was tasty, but we never got plates.  The food's always been quality and still is, but a vinagrette on the steak and noodle salad wasmore acidic than before, and a fish entree was described as \"a little overcooked\".  Other entrees were excellent, as before. A small quality step down from across the street. \n\nOur server oozed a scripted, contemptuous charm, designed to inflate the bill and tip with every breath, yet provided less tangible service than I normally get in an IHOP.  Houston's staff, at times, could be stiff and occasionally obsequious - but never this agressively insincere or useless.  My water glass was empty almost half the evening.  We asked for a bottle that eventually arrived, so we could serve ourselves. That ran out too, and sat for ages.  We intended to split a dessert, but the waiter pushed so hard the whole table felt condescended to and we opted to skip it.  \n\nTo my astonishment, not once during the meal were we solicited as to how our food was or if we required anything.  At least not while we were eating, when it might've mattered. That changed as soon as my wife lingered over coffee, in lieu of dessert, which prompted our starched white shirt to \"inquire\" if she didnt like it - evidently because her cup didnt empty fast enough to turn his next table.  \n\nIt was that kind of evening. Overpriced (everything's gone up a buck or two). Shitty, ingratiating service masquerading as fine dining.  There are more suits now, Managing (something other than service, evidently) By Walking Around.  Booths are smaller, so that a quarter of my upscale table space now belongs to a condiment caddy.  The old dining room hummed with a muffled energy; this one's just loud, like a diner or Suns game.  We frequented Houston's since it opened in 1988. Hundreds of times. But we felt uncomfortable and, frankly, kinda played here. \n\nWe'll give it another chance this summer. Houston's was too good not to. But if anyone from Hillstone is reading this, let me share the best part of our evening. It was in the crowded foyer, waiting for a table - something I'm normally impatient with anyway  - moreso because my 79 year old mom had no place to sit. (It was a cold, New Years eve night and everyone was cramped inside).  But you've got that wonderful, busy kitchen counter right there, and my wife struck up a little conversation with one of your hard working grill men.  We recognized him from across the street and exchanged wishes for a Happy New Year. That was the only genuine, pleasant interaction we had with your overly groomed staff all night.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eWxE1YjGYkeuJ-ymRAdwQA", "review_id": "ch4I1y5Y6fLr16_tClp2HA", "text": "So glad Houston's moved their old location to this impressively designed building.  Apparently it is lifted off the ground just enough so no car lights shine into their glass walls....I could go on and on about the design but take it from a FLW/modern/contemporary enthusiast and with a lil Asian flare, you have Hillstone.\n\nWhy they decided to not serve a full menu on the patio probably has to do with the fact that they decided to make it like sand box...literally the ground is set up like a zen garden but for dining, it doesn't work.  Having watched almost a half dozen people trip (we started watching and counting....part of the fun from the evening) it was not fun having the small pebble/kitty litter ground dust up my freshly polished, black shoes.\n\nService was so bad that we got 3 free drinks and an order of sushi BUT the fact they realized the service wasn't atypical for them so it didn't really bother us...although my trying to stay slimmer a$$ didn't have a Mich Ultra option for a beer.....wah-wah. \n\nSame impressive Cole slaw noted by my guest and their mango, coconut shrimp, Thai, and spicy tuna rolls were ALL fantastic.....also I guess the wasabi is organic so instead of a huge glob that one would assume to accompany their roll, it is asked if desired, and then a small amount is served.....not sure I agree with this attention to detail since I couldn't tell, but that's me.\n\nOverall, it's a Biltmore and Phx-metro must....if they pick up the service and fix those patio issues then they would get a 4.  A place that is too loud to eat in the restaurant and has on the menu \"No Cell Phones In the Restaurant\" would never get 5 from me. The mid to late 40's is the average age which isn their fault but another factor to me that holds a location from perfection.\n\n-jab", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uWeMgQMWd_dxqSxPpnd-qw", "review_id": "9KjvJqXInCaUa6hhnJrBXA", "text": "I went to Hillstone for the first time tonight.  The restaurant is quite striking and in many ways is a homage to Frank Lloyd Wright--very prairiesque in its design.  we sat at the bar--when I got there at 5:30  the wait was a half hour, by later in the evening it had grown to 1.5 hours so, at least now don't consider it if you want a quick bite.  Even at the bar--folks seem to have settled in for the evening --me included--as I was there for almost three hours.  I have to say the wine starts at $9 a glass so if you plan to spend the evening it is not going to be inexpensive--so no so much because of the food--except for the fact that there was one special that was steak and was $40--which I think is somewhat outrageous for this economy\n\nanyway--to get back to the food--I had the club salad--and it was nice--nothing spectacular--i think why I will go back is more for the ambiance of the restaurant it self--service from the bar was okay--they are busy so don't expect a service level that blows your socks off, but I do think they were giving it their best shot.  in spite of it all --there was a nice vibe sitting at the bar that I liked.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vhxFLqRok6r-D_aQz0s-JQ", "review_id": "pZwkLNLUWs8ayhbDmCWG9w", "text": "Don't know if there is any truth to the contention that the only reason Houston's rebranded itself as Hillstone was to avoid having enough restaurants to be required to disclose its calorie content....I don't care though.  It's still Houston's with the puzzling addition of sushi.  I'm not sure they get many orders for sushi and would as soon see that middle space be used as a dessert bar or extra bar.  \nThey still have the great veggie burger (although with the recent additon of beets it seems sweeter) and the fried chicken salad.  Again, I don't actually want to know the calorie contents so I'm good with the non-disclosure.  The new location is huge.  There is a piano in the corner and a large patio.  It is much lighter and brighter than the old location due to lots of windows.  I especially love the double doors which are huge and remind me of a bank.  Plus they have a little koi pond even :)", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PNS9z4aFDbfhpIsHCfNvNg", "review_id": "okur9hFc00Qdp-RGiYevfw", "text": "This just in: Houstons is on steroids! Yup, it's true. \n\nIf you're familiar with Houston's you're familiar with Hillstone. But, Hillstone is better in my opinion. Why? \n\n-Wonderful outside \"first come first served\" patio seating with fireplaces \n-Indoor/Outdoor space for the bar area \n-A sushi bar (and shockingly really good sushi. We had the mango salmon roll - delicious). \n-No need to worry about Valet... lots of parking. \n-Great service.\n\nWhat hasn't changed is the menu and the crowd. Still your 40+ real estate suits - or should I say jeans + a blazer - and all the cougary women that come along with these men... Not knocking it, simply the truth.\n\nOverall, a great place for a good American meal, people watching or to take your parents. This isn't a place you'll be racing to take your friends who just came into town... it's a chain restaurant. There are way too many locally owned gems in the Valley to spend too much time here.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DfJ8B8T1fgNA6_ZT-aeUlQ", "review_id": "nVIQGX228qLHqnlyyudyrw", "text": "The building, ambiance, and interior are gorgeous, warm and relaxing. It's a much cozier restaurant than the old Houston's on Camelback. \nThe menu is much the same, thankfully. \nWe started out with the grilled artichoke and it was good (it's not on the menu) but I think the grilled artichokes at Wally's and North are better.\nWe had a party of 7, and 3 people ordered the French Dip Sandwich with fries. Their fries are killer (really thin and yummy), and everyone seemed pleased with the sandwich (at $17 or $18, I wouldn't think of it).\nTwo in our party had the Thai Steak and Noodle Salad ($16) and I was tickled when I tasted it (still, a salad for $16...NOPE!).\nI ordered the Smoked Salmon starter as my entree ($12) and had a side of their braised red cabbage with goat cheese (to-die-for at any cost). The salmon was okay, but I personally think it needs to be smoked a little longer...\nAll in all, it's a good restaurant with impeccable service. \nStill, those prices seem a little steep to me....", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "B4K5ruafil9RSDiTIL-1Bw", "review_id": "_yhuLgv1No45z7RXsHMvqA", "text": "This place is absolutely STUNNING! The design of this building is beautiful. St. Francis had been the forerunner of my favorite atmosphere - but, I think Hillstone just overtook it!  It is very open and modern with a mid-century vibe to it.  Love it!  The patio looks cozy with outdoor furniture and a few fire pits.  There is a big piano in the bar area. \n\nAwesome veggie burger - one of the best in Phoenix!! They make it in-house and it has a great nutty flavor to it.  They have another vegetarian entr\u00e9e which is some kind of steamed seasonal veggie platter, which seems kind of boring but I would give it a shot.  Not many other veg-friendly items though. \n\nI know this is silly, but I was really amused by the ice cubes in my tea.  They're the perfect, old-school CUBES!  \n\nMy folks are regulars here so when I went with them we got great, VIP service.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Iz4PAuSI6opJbRUy7VW7Mw", "review_id": "jcZgH36d71lrLS0oZ90yYA", "text": "DISAPPOINTMENT NAMED SALAD.  I've been going to Houston's for 23 years (I started young) and I've been getting the same dish EVERY single time.  Why?  Because it's great EVERY single time.  Never have to worry.  Except this time.\n\nI usually split the salad with someone along with the artichoke dip.  Dip = great.  Salad = Worst.  When did we change it up and add corn?   And the portion was the size of a side salad.  Side salad?  Really?  Are we that pretentious Hillstone?  And never mind about mentioning the difference of proportion to your waiter.  It doesn't go anywhere.  Which was another first.  \n\nAll in all, a Debbie Downer of a meal at the sorta new Houstons.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Aslq99yqmuVZdFMxasei-Q", "review_id": "5T-Q-o1dqU7Cn4Bg2qOIDg", "text": "Hillstone is one of the new step-children of Houston's (not sure why they're changing the name in every city) but you know you're going to have excellent service when you're here!\n\nI came with girlfriends for a casual lunch to catch up and we definitely enjoyed ourselves.  We have a bottle of wine and the spinach dip o start.  The wine was amazing (but for some reason not at the right temperature, wasn't cold enough) and the spinach dip was pretty good.  \n\nI also had the soup and salad (clam chowder and house salad) which were both fantastic.  My only complaint is that I wanted more of that soup!  With Phoenix being so far from water, good seafood isn't easy to find and this clam chowder tasted like it was fresh and full. \n\nWe were too stuffed for dessert but the options definitely looked yummy!\n\nOh, one last MAJOR gripe - PARKING!  In Phoenix parking is rarely a concerned.  Well at Hillstone at noon on Friday, I had to circle around the parking lot for 15 minutes before I found a spot.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V7xGUJWEMXPA7HWlg6kwog", "review_id": "HatIYUiozLL1caRslFTxgw", "text": "I got a $100 gift card to Houston's restaurant for Christmas.  I decided to save it for mine and my boyfriend's 7th anniversary in February.  The friend who gave me the gift card recommended I go the the restaurant in 26th Street and Camelback, rather than th one in Scottsdale, which I live next to.  Houston's and HIllstone are the same company, they just name their restaurants different things.  Anyway, my friend recommended the one on Camelback, so we went there.\n\nMy guy and I arrived around 6:30-ish, and we had to wait about 30 minutes for a table.  When they called our name, we went inside, and the place was packed to the gills and it was NOISY.  Like, techno-dance club noisy.  We had to raise our voices pretty high as we leaned towards each other over the table to discuss what we were going to order.  We gave up on conversation at that point.\n\nThere's not a whole lot on the menu, and it's really straight-forward.  IF you look on the Hillstone restaurant website, you can browse the menu before you go.  \n\nWe both ordered the same thing: the hawaiian rib-eye that came with the side of loaded baked potato, both of us ordered a caesar salad, and I ordered us a plate of the grilled artichokes as an appetizer. \n\nThe artichoke came out before the salad, which was weird, but no big deal.  And, the artichoke was heaven on a plate!  Seriously, I could have made a meal out of those things alone.  I think there was olive oil drizzled over them before they were grilled, and then then I'm not sure what seasonings they used, but there was definitely sea salt sprinkled over them before they were brought out.  They aren't on the menu, which is surprising considering how many of them we saw being delivered. \n\nMy only concern was: how to properly and politely eat it in a nice restaurant.  Rather than look ill-mannered, I simply asked our server how to politely partake of this dish, and she laughed and said there wasn't really a polite way, ya just gotta use your fingers and dig in.  I can get behind that! So, I thanked her and we happily dug in, and it was just delicious.\n\nThe caesar salads were also delicious, and the dressing was unlike any caesar I'd had before.  Most caesare dressings tend to be more cream-based, or at least have a creamy texture, while this one seemed more oil-based, and wasn't really creamy at all.  But, it was still good, and I'd order it again. \n\nOur entrees came out after that, and the baked potate was really big and covered with sour cream, grated white cheddar cheese, chives, and real pieces of chopped up bacon. \n\nThe steak was a nice sized.  We ordered them done medium, and I think they were a bit more medium-rare, but that's a chance you take at steakhouses.  Everyone has different ideas of what rare, medium and well mean.  But, my boyfriend likes his steaks pretty pink, and I like mine REALLY pink, we we were both fine with it. There wasn't a description of what \"hawaiian\" meant, but usually it means a sweeter flavor.  I'm not big on sweet flavors combined with meats, so...it was a little off-putting when the steak had a sweeter flavor, but it was still really good.  I'm not a big rib-eye fan, as I prefer leaner cuts like sirloin and filet mignon, but this one was pretty good.  The baked potato was definitely generous sized, but there was no butter on it, and the cheddar cheese and the bacon pieces really overpowered the flavor of everything else, plus no butter meant that the inside of the potato was dry.  However this is easily remedied: next time, I'll tell them to hold the cheese and bacon, and ask for some butter.  Problem easily solved.\n\nAll in all, the only issues I had were small ones that weren't really a big deal.  The staff was very efficient and courteous.  \n\nPrices: the grilled artichokes: $11, Rib-eye entree: $28, salads: $4, soft drinks: about $3, I think.  Altogether, with tip, the bill came to about $110 for two people.  And, for some reason, when you order soft drinks, they bring them to you in a glass bottle, with a glass of ice.  Never seen that before in a restaurant, especially not a more upscale one like this.\n\nBottom line? I'll be back.  Terrific service, terrific food, but be prepared for a long wait time for a table.  And due to the noise level, and crowd, DON'T go if you're trying to have a nice, quiet, romantic evening with someone special.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "PZ9FB1czAYXuxLH7eegBvQ", "review_id": "9u7GvFR5gc1nYF0lJk8Zkg", "text": "With an identity change this restaurant is all location, architecture & Super Stylish Sexy ambiance! \n\nAfter 23+ years' great epicurean service to the city of phoenix Houston's moved across the street to their own new stand alone building. (Who figured out your parking quota???)\n\nThey spared no expense as far as making a magnificent 5 star atmosphere presentation... The ambiance of this restaurant is off the charts! If you have a date you want to impress or clients you want to razzle dazzle this place is off the hook. This restaurant is much more formal, so dress well!  \n\nSo why didn't I give them five stars? \n\nWell I waited for several months before going in, so the hoopla had died down, & they would have a chance to fix any corky things you get with a new establishment! The servers all had the same well trained Houston's' marching army/team getting your dishes to your table as quickly as possible. The only problem was they kept bringing out someone else's dish. I mean the wrong appetizer came out, than the wrong dish, & finally the wrong dessert! The first time I shrugged it off as it happens, but after the second time, I was a little concerned! (I don't like other patrons breathing on my food!)\n\nThe Food Quality is exactly the same as all the other Houston's restaurants! They are using prettier dishware than before, & the dishes have smaller portion area on them. My Thai salad was 30% smaller than it used to be in Houston's! (Seriously!!!) The prices did go up again which I didn't like, but you are getting better ambiance. They also added sushi to the menu!\n\nThe ambiance, the outside waiting area (Rock Garden with Fire place & Fountain) is very romantic! Great place to have a few drinks with a date before dinner! The Bar is wide open & very loud, a great place to check out members of the opposite sex! A lot of hot cougars congregate here in twos & threes! The restaurant although very noisy is sexy & stylish!\n\nDid I mention the Prices went up! \nI use to frequent Houston's several times a week, because I thought it was a great value for the dining experience!  I regularly go there alone for lunch or happy hour & sit @ the bar alone & inevitably meet a friend! I just don't see that happening here.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uX_UX0RKpj1u76zKmuKetg", "review_id": "lX1_QHqJM9VEMzSCyssHAg", "text": "One of the best restaurants in Phoenix.  I take all my guests here when they visit town.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WdzTPQPB8TYKWhodua--2A", "review_id": "lwKhWFO3GtSUnDQqqBUC3w", "text": "Hillstone where did it all go wrong?  Just had lunch and from the parking, the unfinished patio where I can only order apps and what can only be described as the worst sushi second only to the bulk garbage at the supermarket..the experience is a total let down..some one told me the name is a result of the fact if you have more that 20 restaurants with the same name you have to add calorie info. Houston's has 20+  so why not just change 1 or 2 to the awesome, roll off the tongue Hillstone. .Back to the sushi...enough with the sesame seeds ok I want to taste the fish! The rolls were down right gross..and the price...really I don't think so..Stick with the burgers, steak and side and I sure you will be satisfied..\nps..Your sushi stinks get rid of it", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SHi0ZKtsebge11hV5LfbQw", "review_id": "vUvn43ua2adMva7Up4LEzg", "text": "I was a fan and frequent customer at Houstons.   After two visits, I am so unimpressed with Hillstone that I won't return.\n\nI will focus on my biggest disappointment.    I used to love their veggies.   They were awesome.    Whatever else I ordered, the veggies were a \"must.\"   One of my favorites was their cauliflower.   It was lightly breaded, crisp, and perfectly seasoned.    Now, the portion is smaller, and the cauliflower is rubbery.    What's fun about that?\n\nI could cite other details, but everything pretty much follows the same theme:  Smaller Portions.   Lesser Quality.    A business model that is pretty hard to understand with the out-of-the-gate popularity of the place.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0NckJhx0qXykvvhsm-p7MA", "review_id": "RGVTPjC6Gk9RRFnt_CcSOA", "text": "Drinks, Dinner, Lunch...check. And no matter when, it is packed. I just don't quite know why. \n\nYes, it has a great patio, good service, most of the time, and some very attractive staff...but the food is just that, food and nothing that really stands out once you get below the surface. Then again, that comment could sum up more than just the restaurants in this town. \n\nUltimately, it looks good, makes a fun stop, and gets you what you need...kind of like that woman you met in Old Town. Problem is, that woman you met, well she met 5 other guys that night too, and ultimately, when it's time to step up, you will probably need to grow up and choose a different option if you want deeper satisfaction. Not that there is anything wrong with enjoying the scenery and having some fun.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y85mqjFaXf1D7vu3gOodqg", "review_id": "ombUFF52EJ-KN3U_FhTmLg", "text": "I used to love going to Houston's at the Esplanade - even my 3 year old son said it was his favorite restaurant.  After moving to their new location, I have been there twice and have been very disappointed.  Although the food is still very good (I love the grilled artichokes, French dip sandwich and baby back ribs), the service has gone downhill.  Both times we were waiting way too long for our food.  We also had to ask multiple times for items that were ordered to be brought to the table before we just cancelled the order completely.  \n\nAs much as used to love this place, I will not be going back as much as I did before (usually once or twice a week).  I am hoping they will get there service back to where it used to be!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cXHugMXkvsrq5WhIGbc8jA", "review_id": "2uinnZODB90_5ONfm2hk_Q", "text": "Visited Hillstone to give them another try a couple weeks ago.  Finally had the time to sit down and write an update.\n\nAs usual the food was great.  The service, while better this occasion was still a bit off.  Two examples:\n\n1) Length of time for wait staff to revisit our table for refreshments was fairly lengthy in comparison to the old Houston's.\n\n2) When asked about the sauce used in the Thai Tuna Roll, the waitress looked very blank and then said it was in the roll. She replied, tuna and some sort of Thai sauce.  Noooo kidding.\n\nI will give this place another chance and another star because I really like their food.  I will more than likely return.  However, I will update with new reviews until it's back to the place I remember.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bny5RwaCn5yNEhXbairmHQ", "review_id": "Kuv3fJxz7tBPx26WX1r81g", "text": "While traveling thru the area I stopped here and ate dinner  a few days ago with my college student son   The food was really good.  Son had the burger combo, and I ate the french dip.  We ordered the fire roasted artichoke and it was to die for.  It was so good, i'm now googling the heck out of fire herb roasted artichoke to make my own.  My son told me the artichoke was the best veggie he's eaten and he's a picky eater.  My beer was served very cold, the service was great.  Their menu is sort of basic and not foo foo.....; salads, burgers, steaks, etc. They seem to put a lot of care and quality into each dish.  You won't be disappointed.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NdytAQjOvVt1Ro8-Z99ngw", "review_id": "XW52WJmn_huwpD5mK2uSxg", "text": "I was very happy to see that Hillstone is not much different than Houston's. I had been wanting to try this place since I have been watching it being built!\n\nThe actual building is really cool. Great outdoor seating area but you cannot order dinner outside.\n\nI had the veggie burger, and it was the best veggie burger I have ever had. \n\nI would've given this review 5 stars if our total time at the restaurant was not over 3 hours - it gets very crowded on Saturday nights.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3uU_6L8GnFOHTsO4I3oedg", "review_id": "m0WKa8kroK01KpnKiaOt0g", "text": "Hillstone is a super nice, beautiful place. Great atmosphere. The food is very good, I wouldn't say spectacular, but it was good. I had the French Dip Au Jus. The meat was very pink, looked raw. I didn't really like that. My bf got the prime rib, it was soo yummy. Came right off the bone. All together our meal was about $80. We only got one appetizer too. It's kinda too pricy for the mediocre food.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rLtl8ZkDX5vH5nAx9C3q5Q", "review_id": "yh9r64QXfeoLOiH8oUhZsA", "text": "I'm still not sure why they closed Houston's and opened this up down the street.  It is basically the same thing.  The only real difference is that the decor is awesome and super swank.  I want my house to look like this place.  The food and service is the same as Houston's and is top notch as always.\n\nI always get some sort of beef when I am there and I swear next time I'm going to get a cooked fish dish or the sushi.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-qEO4PkRNlkmQKvpB0Im2Q", "review_id": "FVxaWliMNTfth0suo3jCLA", "text": "If you like French Dip, this is the place.  I love the new venue -- the dining area, the bar, and the open patio.  But, the only thing I come for here is the French Dip and fries.  It is the best I have had and I will always come back for more.  Thrilled it was not a casualty when Houston's closed.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DuGQ74ZYYhx2NCALocA5Cw", "review_id": "B_7YwGLWdICIAthKqR9t2w", "text": "I went with a business associate to have lunch at the new Hillstone and we arrived early, around 11:00am.  The staff was practically non-existent.  The entrance is nearly impossible to find.  We stood looking at the hostess for at least 30 seconds before she acknowledge we were alive.  The only way this place will continue to thrive is by the endless stream of business \"professionals\" who work at the Esplanade and nearby corporate centers who have grown tired of the Biltmore Fashion Park's mediocre restaurants.  Ask for your check the minute you order because it takes 20 minutes to get the bill.  Oh, and PAY CASH so you can leave in a timely manner.  Attractive building on Camelback - the only positive thing I can say about this place.  Won't be back there any time soon.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LP8JFPcEtA0ti8g_BRBX4w", "review_id": "ICNYT69qO3Ycf0UwpRoO6A", "text": "Never been a huge Houston's guy. It's too dark, the menu is too limited, and while the food is good it somehow always fails to live up to the hype. Not bad, but not memorable, either.\n\nFrom what I understand, Hillstone is an amped-up Houston's, like a luxury badge on a Marriot hotel. Yawn. \n\nI tell you all this because heading into my first visit to Hillstone tonight I had zero expectations. None. Well, other than expecting to be underwhelmed.\n\nShame on me, because Hillstone hit a home run.\n\nA beautifully appointed, thoughtfully designed, approachably classy  indoor/outdoor dining venue, Hillstone offers the same dressed-down menu of a Houston's, but in a nicer setting with truly elite service.\n\nKaitlyn, our server, was attentive and exactly the right level of chipper. She was pleasing to both my 7-year-old niece as well as my 65-year-old mother. That's no easy feat. The burger was perfect, the beverages were never empty, the table was cleared on time, the check was dropped off and picked up seamlessly and the staff was always around but never a nuisance. \n\nAnd I love the setting. From the bar to the bathrooms everything just works. There are romantic corner booths and more lively center room talbes and the patio is gorgeous, with a perfect view of bustling Camelback Road. \n\nWhether it's a business meeting or a first date, Hillstone will definitely get my repeat business.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X_kPh3nt0AJPNPHye2rTlA", "review_id": "UpgiOV0w_bBxFIcJAVuIsw", "text": "I love Hillstone!!!!!! It is amazing!  I worked at Houstons when I was in highschool and you would think that I would be sick of it, but I am not!! I cannot get enough!  The spinach dip is the best ever created in the world!!!  I actually like the change to the salsa they did!  The Grilled Chicken Salad is a dream with the peanut sauce, or the Thai noodle salad-I love the mangos, tomatos, and avocados its delicious, or the caesar salad, or the hickory burger with fries, or the ribs and to top it off the sundae!!!! The chocolate sauce is orgasmic!!  i wish I could have it everyday! The new restaurant is a little confusing because the front door is in the back of the building and its kind of awkward b/c if you dont know that you will walk right in the middle of the dining room and bar area.  However, the restaurant is beautiful and so open and airy!  The patio is perfect and I wish I could have eaten out there but it was sprinkling and cold!  There is something for everyone here and you can go for lunch or dinner!  Head this way!!!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 12, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "2vs-1eWTryh_dxIr5FOyxQ", "text": "Welcome to Houston's with a happy Hillstone hat on! One thing that always bothered me about the former Houston's was how dark and dreary it could be, but that is definitely not the case with Hillstone. I absolutely love the architecture, location and openness of this building. It's fresh and airy with plenty of large windows, an open patio, and rock finishing. The restaurant seating isn't cramped and you've got plenty of room to relax and enjoy the meal with those you came with and not 20 other strangers. \n\nBefore I got to Hillstone, I read up on the yelp reviews and noticed Kat S's note about the ice cubes. So, when I sat down and ordered my Diet Coke, the first thing I glanced at were the ice cubes and Kat's right! They are old fashioned and pretty great! They are the type of ice cubes they place in whiskey to make sure they don't crush when they are dropped in, but I also think they make the soda pour without fizzing up. \n\nSo now I will move on to the meal. The reviews are right in saying that this is exactly like the Houston's menu but with a nice improvement. I ordered the rotisserie chicken sandwich with the couscous. Warning: the sandwich is huge and way too big for one lunch, but that could be a good thing if you want to have the other half for lunch. We didn't have dessert but I glanced at the menu and while they have several of the Houston's signatures, I think they should add apple crisp to the list. \n\nI will definitely be back to Hillstone and think this is a nice addition to the area.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fOAT5KiRA_QCN39u525pqQ", "review_id": "tJCrI_pr01tCOHb8lc5eTQ", "text": "Pretty much the same food as Houstons but a little bit more expensive and noticeably smaller portions.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5tINhvUfgcw2hbTMqxdYgQ", "review_id": "RnOkvsohpoxYASyUSElFxw", "text": "Rib Eye from the Islands of Hawaii is on the MONEY ...", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GOwr-GpWKBzf7vhcc2cH9g", "review_id": "8lByojh-qWFbHZrSzdK2zg", "text": "C'mon man! Really! Your killing me! \nHouston's is such a great food and service oriented establishment that I was excited to take my wife there for her birthday. We were seated right away and the waiter was quick to ask for the drink order. We ordered wine by the glass. I like the service as far as they give, they change out your settings and take away the dishes in an anonymous way. We started with the artichoke, which was a special that night. Really good of course like Bandaras. The sauce was different, but we really enjoyed it. \n\nThe Mrs ordered the Hawaiian ribeye with a weird lemon flavored caesar salad. I had the special NY strip steak Medium rare. We got our wine OK and they stopped by a few times to check on us. We got our entrees and everything looked great. The steaks were good size. The Hawaiian Ribeye was thinner than most ribeye cuts and had a Hawaiian sauce. Mehhhh very so so! The Strip came full of taste but a little tough. It came with fries which were awesome! I wish I had some bread or somethin... After the food came, it was like we were on an island. No one came until we were almost done. The Mrs. needed a refill and they took the glass away, but never asked if we would like another round. Bummer... C.mon - I drop over a Cnote and I cannot get another wine! Someone?... It was like they were just tryin to get us outta there. Boooo!\n\nThe vibe was awesome! The interior is great! Next time, I want to go sit at the bar with all the cougars and people wandering in from the patio looking for the front desk - that makes for good people watching. \n\nWe skipped desert there and went to Culvers for frozen custard!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Iz4PAuSI6opJbRUy7VW7Mw", "review_id": "nOWSTqZ_Eg5QrOm1lD_4Tw", "text": "Well... \n\nMy mom was still in town when I gave it another chance. She doesn't live in the states and she was so looking forward to having the salad! Can't say no to mom, right? \n\nSo mom picked up the salad to go and again... TINY. $15 for a side salad. (Please see picture of it next to a piece of paper and you'll see what I mean fellow Houston old timers.) \n\nThe great news was that we were able to ADD our own mixed greens to the salad to make it enough for one person + a bite for another person here and there. \n\nBut really? Who wants to add their own greens to a salad? Defeats one of the main reason for restaurants is that you don't have to do anything except eat and enjoy. \n\nJust not with Hillstone's Grilled Chicken Salad...", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9P8GiI48ikRCsRysTsbYBw", "review_id": "wAZmJlVSjXIeKPgEsVEarw", "text": "WOW.  LOVE this place!  Sexy, relaxed, causal but elegant - this is Phoenix dining at its best!  And Sushi!!!  And great Sushi - it's true!  And check out the Hawaiian Ribeye steak - fabulous.  And don't forget the strawberry shortbread - still thinking about it.  Staff is friendly, and know their food and wines - not stuffy, just right.  Do yourself a favor and dine there NOW.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CcdJ_VhU_zqe2fL7G3eXug", "review_id": "XYIXWaL0w56OvsGcIRefLA", "text": "MMMMmmm good.  I enjoy their food and really like the salads. It is a fun place to pop in for a lunch.  I can go light or heavy with a meal and get a enjoyable glass of wine to go with it.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xhQsNN2-JpxfqvfEyOFlsQ", "review_id": "x7eKm_kUpi1g-dWD1rCaHg", "text": "This restaurant just bleeds class.  My husband and I went with another couple and we were all satisfied with our meals.  I had the ahi tuna salad (flying tuna I think it was called?) and it was delicious.  My husband and friend had the swordfish special and that was cooked perfectly and the veggie mix was amazing.  My friend's husband had their ribs and they were so tender and literally fall off the bone.  I would definitely go back and recommend it.  The bar is a great 'hang out' also.  2 thumbs up!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ebu1F0zItidmZgVI2dCIJA", "review_id": "RcA2gSx61yNPIFTSoe90QQ", "text": "Recently went to Hillstone for lunch and while the food was adequate, it was not deserving of the rather high prices. Personally, I had the Thai Steak & Noodle Salad. The salad was confusing, to say the least. The salad is not particularly well thought out. The steak was randomly dispersed throughout the salad and it was neither in bite sized chunks, nor in one uniform piece. The steak chunks also were not uniformly cooked with pieces ranging from rare to medium rare to well done. Additionally, the flavorless noodles were clumped together making it difficult to get one bite with all of the good Thai flavors (ripe mango and fresh herbs) that were present in the dish. In other words it was tasty, but not well executed. \nThere is a point at which service goes from being excellent to obnoxious. This line was crossed at Hillstone. The server wiped water rings from the table every single time he would visit. Also, the server circled back to the table far too often and when it was clear that none of the five people in our party wanted anything he would stand there for an additional 10 seconds with a goofy look on his face before again wiping the table and departing. \nThe ambiance was excellent (complete with excellent people watching), the food had good flavors (albeit poorly executed), and the server was clearly trying too hard.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LxgdyviWGbgvVp_L0DABpg", "review_id": "rCq5Xq9JPdybqUUhpU1Y0A", "text": "Most excellent in every way!!!  I like the thai steak salad and the fudge!!\nPlease, I beg you........ get some chocolate cake added to your menu. \nfor the love of us all!!!! P l E a S e...please...p l e a a a s s s e e e e!!!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mAWDlmTrBCbxZftZfdJf3w", "review_id": "lE6Nl2NkrDNOuR-9Uplo2A", "text": "went to hillstone with a large group resturant is very nice and lots of favorites from the houston menu but the place really can't seat groups larger then 4 maybe 5 ...ended up in 2 booths separate checks separate waiters.we like to share items so that didn't work out and our patio bill got but onto one check...so one table finished up early the other sat around waiting for the check. i have to say the food was excellent and the decor and patio were nice..", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YiuCu8bWN3moIhhhfvp0CA", "review_id": "cGq0RoMeHSFNhLEiODrDiQ", "text": "I wanted to like Hillstone before we even entered the restaurant.  The patio is charming and romantically lit, and it wasn't overcrowded.  We were brought to a large booth in the back of the restaurant with a party of six and while I enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant, I have to say I was less than impressed with the waitstaff.  The first server who came to our table (who was apparently only there to take our drink order, but didn't tell us that so it was really confusing when a different server showed up a few minutes later), literally COULD not understand what we wanted to drink.  I was with two moms-to-be who both wanted club soda with cranberry juice and a splash of pineapple, which I'll admit, is a little random and high maintenance for a nonalcoholic beverage but the server should have been able to handle it.  Instead, she just kept saying, \"So, Absolut and club soda and what?\" \"Absolute and pineapple..?\" These women did not want vodka in their pregnant bellies! It wasn't even particularly loud in the restaurant, I think perhaps Hillstone is just doing its part to hire the hearing impaired. Although she finally seemed to grasp that they were ordering nonalcoholic drinks, I seriously wanted to take a sip of the drinks first to make sure they weren't spiked.  The whole exchange was just weird.\n\nThe \"real\" server wasn't as bad, just kind of inattentive and awkward.  I did enjoy my food though...I got the spicy tuna roll salad which was really interesting and tasty and everyone I dined with seemed to enjoy their dishes.  I'd consider coming back for the food and the ambiance but it's definitely not one of my favorites, there are better places in town for the price.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NxqcDEUm4FNDSxMYXlV6gA", "review_id": "RyVBraOxcGl4zNraQkLP9g", "text": "Last night we met friends at Hillstone's and we truly enjoyed a great meal and great atmosphere.  \nWe were met by a very friendly and helpful server who took great care of us the entire evening.  We started out with a wonderful wine recommended by our server, she let us taste 3 kinds before we chose what suited us.  We went on to enjoy the savory spinach and artichoke dip as well as fresh baked bread served with some olives and olive oil.  The caeser salad was a very large portion almost could have been my entree and the dressing was so fresh and light.  The croutons crisp and fresh baked.  We all ordered the hawaiian ribeye, OMG!! So moist and so juicy - the flavor was so fabulous and I could only eat half of it.  The loaded baked potato was also wonderful and very large.  I ended up taking half my meal home and was really happy that they let us sit quite awhile to chat with our friends after our meal was over (we were way too full for dessert however the server brought us a complimentary slice of key lime pie which my husband and friends said were fabulous I just was too full to try it) we never were rushed out and they kept refilling our drinks I can't wait to go back.  Was always a fan of Houston's in NYC and this was very much the same and enjoyed the jazzy low music in the background and the dim lighting that was warm and relaxing.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nyHh14Vb9S269-kGKaUelg", "review_id": "48Spirmjvp8iLU-IwE4HPA", "text": "Holy steroids batman, when did you start taking DHEA?\nThis is my new date place. Great food, good to great service and atmosphere. \nFor an upper priced/higher tiered restaurant this is really, really good. I've had just about everything on the menu but I usually order one of the specials which is usually a fresh seafood choice. Never a bad meal, always fresh veggies which are usually cooked al dente. The fish is as fresh as it gets in Phoenix/Scottsdale........probably three to five days from sea to table. \nI think they are trying to source their kitchen locally which really appeals to me. One of the servers was talking about the fresh pecans they got from Tucson and they were using it on a desert. \nThe main crowd is the see-me set but that doesn't bother me. Plenty of professionals, families and couples. A good eclectic mix. \nThey don't take reservations and they won't seat you unless your entire party is with you. \nThe bar is really good. The guy who made my drink was experienced and has many tools at his disposal to make the really great cocktails that you always heard about but you've never experienced. If you want to have a Singapore sling, it will be made from scratch like they do at the Raffles hotel in Singapore(not premixed sugar crap). This is the place to order a tom collins, whiskey sour or even a mojito( they actually muddle the mint)Good scotch collection, not great. \nOne other thing, I went there for lunch with a business associate of mine and there must have been a special on the hamburger because every person I saw in there was eating the burger. And, there were a lot of people in there. I would say its a 4 star burger. \nBon Apetite!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8LAf67lQTjtsS98E55MYrg", "review_id": "I69WUgKGQZkQudRJGvJZ1w", "text": "Good food, great ambiance, call it Hillstone's or Houston's it's all the same. I have always enjoyed this establishment. The only thing I don't get about it is that they try so hard to convince you that it's not a chain restaurant. Hate to tell you that's what you are. Not that that's a bad thing just get over trying to be something else other than what you are. I will have to say out of all the upper crust chain restaurants you are defiantly ahead of the game. You are far superior than any of the Fox concept establishments.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dqeFcKq2L2wiOg9LFT9-UA", "review_id": "gsXylFqDBAJqXQIhTHW72A", "text": "Same great service as Houstons, great bar!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7jZ0AITlAwA21xruohnniQ", "review_id": "UIomnMDDiHNPn5eP88D2nw", "text": "Beautiful restaurant but too corporate.  They built an amazing patio but for some unknown reason you can't order off the full menu there.  \n\nThe bartenders are amazing and the food is excellent.  \n\nIts a who's who of Phoenix", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-A0CPl7ipFe0HNfSGIyrYQ", "review_id": "xq1Y9AFMEKFEmqhAJDS_Gw", "text": "We had dinner at Hillstone a couple nights ago.  The food was, for the most part, pretty good.  However, the service was below average.  They really need to work on training their servers better or they will lose a lot of potential repeat business.   We showed up at 7:30 and our reservation was for 8pm.  We seated ourselves on the outdoor patio (which was very nice as far as scenery/ambience).  It was awhile before a server came over to take our drink orders; we saw her go by/near tables next to us twice before she finally came over.  She made us feel rushed from the get-go; as if she was in a hurry -- it was a little strange for the relaxed atmosphere and mode we were in.  She brought us our drinks - never offered water - and when she didn't come back for awhile, my husband got up to get me water from the bar.  She soon brought a check over and we at that point said we'd like to order an appetizer.  Again, she seemed a little \"put out\" by us, but took the order.  When we were halfway through our spinach dip, at about 7:50, a hostess came over and moved us indoors to our table that was \"ready.\". It would have been much nicer to finish the appetizer where we were, and then have us move inside, rather than transporting everything.  Kind of strange.  There were also several tables inside - it wasn't packed with a line of people waiting or anything.\n\nOnce inside, our next server (this seemed like #3 already, of what would be about 6 total servers throughout our evening) came by and was sort of awkward - saw we had half eaten spinach dip and said \"looks like your all set, I'll let you enjoy that,\" without asking if there was anything else we needed at that time...again, no offer of WATER!  I asked for ice water, and she then looked to my husband...\"Did you want some, too?\"...OF COURSE.  Isn't that just a matter of course here in Phoenix, early September?  We were asked within a couple of minutes if we were ready to order and we hadn't even picked up the menus yet...we were talking, eating spinach dip, having drinks...again, very much a RUSHED feeling.\nWe ordered ribs which come with \"hand cut potato fries and coleslaw.\" I said I would prefer a baked potato instead of hand cut fries.  The server's EXACT response: \"Okay.\"  Pause... \"But then you won't get the coleslaw either.  The baked potato counts as two sides.\" Um, okay...I suddenly felt like I was ordering at a fast food restaurant.  Blown away.  I said nothing; I really didn't care about having coleslaw anyways.  My husband next ordered, also with a baked potato replacing the fries, but he said \"And I'd like to have my coleslaw please.\"  Server response: \"Okay, it will be $4.00 for the coleslaw.\" Again, wow.  Where am I?  Certainly not an upscale restaurant...can we supersize here??!\n\nOur ribs were good; we were enjoying the food (again, for the most part...good, not great).  What happened next however, was that no less than 3 random servers came by in about a 12 minute period, none of whom were our original server, asking if we were done and if they could take our plates.  We were so far from done - I had about 75% of my meal still on my plate and my husband, while he was almost done with his ribs, was still working on the baked potato and the $4.00 *supposed to be included with meal* coleslaw.  It was so incredibly annoying; they kept interrupting our conversation and what was trying to be a relaxing, enjoyable evening out.  We finally gave in and said we were done (server number 6 asking)...who were these people?  Why isn't one server and one busser assigned to each table?  That way the same question wouldn't be asked 6 times...they've got to work on this.\n\nYet a different server came to see if we wanted anything else; my husband had to ASK for a dessert menu (it was not offered), and when he asked, server #7 (?) pretty much ignored the question and said \"Let me tell you...\" and started rambling off I think four different desserts.  This would be fine, I suppose (even though I really prefer to read it from a menu and make my decision...a little more time, less pressure..) but we couldn't understand what she was saying was on top of the hot fudge sundae.  The place is a little loud...my husband asked her to repeat it, we both still missed it...I asked again...\"What's on top of the sundae?\" And again, we both missed it.  Could not understand..whatever, this is why I'd like a dessert menu to READ.  I finally said, \"We'll have the key lime pie,\" because we both still had no clue what might come on top of that sundae if we ordered it!\n\nThe key lime pie was disappointing.  We shared a piece and between the two of us we did not even finish half of it.  The crust had cinnamon in it, which tasted so wrong with key lime pie.  The kind of crust you would use for a pumpkin pie.  \n\nAll in all, not rushing back to Hillstone anytime soon.  They have got to work on the wait staff.  Too many people involved in our meal throughout the night and obviously not in a good way.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kk05snSafuIFK0lsxoMNzA", "review_id": "MszDkyVBzRvcwbfgGC9vaw", "text": "Expert service. Exceptional food every time. Beautiful ambiance!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sA0Pj2g-GTYtp7ZqJpmzcw", "review_id": "FziilSAwcmzUVOMd3wMxVw", "text": "This a Houston's with a different name. I'm not sure why they used the name Hillstone's and not Houston's when it's exactly the same, but I'm sure there was some corporate marketing decision-making involved. Our hotel concierge recommended Hillstone because we wanted steak but didn't want to pay Mastro's or Ruths Chris prices.\n\nThere is a nice patio and we wanted to sit there, but they don't serve the full menu there. Inside it looked exactly like every Houston's I've been to -- dark, kind of crowded, lots of booths. The menu is small and we ended up not having steak after all. Looking at the menu I remembered that I liked Houston's French dip, so I had that. Our party also had a burger and one of the noodle salads.\n\nEveryone was happy enough with the food. Our server was not so great. He was so meek we could hardly hear him. We ordered the spinach dip appetizer, but after awhile I feared he hadn't heard placed the order so I asked. He hadn't put the order in, but once he did it came quickly and he comped it, so that worked out ok. We were also missing a drink when the drinks came. After a couple little blips like that it kind of ruins the meal because you're wondering what else is going to go wrong. But once the food came we were happy.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bomxdD965gZr9j4iuUIqjw", "review_id": "YmQ79frIES0uNefwZ-M-XQ", "text": "Two center cut filets, arctic char (split) and cold perrier with lime.  The steaks were cooked perfectly.  The char has been better, but it was still exceptional and the spicy corn and baked potato (with everything but the bacon) was awesome!  Service was prompt and considerate - always love it here!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xFG4Ca2HHmbxDTkMlmHnjQ", "review_id": "tXgNbKf1F826cfJ-PxkTrg", "text": "Wonderful service! These restaurants seem to be known for that. Our server was fantastic!\n\nLoved the French Dip here (as always!). Theirs is the best I have had! We all ordered it at our table except for one person ordered the veggie burger, and he is still talking about it a week later. Yummy brownie dessert as well!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sKXvBM91tMQZTS4bDsyZcg", "review_id": "Yujj1TymmhDS1wYvt_HjBg", "text": "I met Monsieur here for lunch today and I was so impressed with the new look.  I've always loved Houston's (now known as Hillstone's) and the food, service and decor have always been impeccable.\n\nThe only drawback with the new location is that you can easily pass it up and the lack of parking but otherwise, it is still a winner with the best filet mignon ever!!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sALB8-F04S9VcZMF_GkGUA", "review_id": "BT42AgNB0Z3IrIX-ICQpHA", "text": "Was excited to try this place in the Biltmore area.. Love the openness of it! It's trendy... Cool.. Nice patio .. Good wine list. Don't like the trek to the restroom as I was lead thru the stand where the wait staff are picking up food and I felt a bit out of place and in the way! Was impressed with the wine stock ,however. The menu was good, although we all just had martinis and wines... A bit of an issue with the bill when mine was placed on theirs... All figured out by finally finding our waitress:-)", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ip-qfAieO8FiHUKp3K9ACA", "review_id": "w0FpE9tEoTLdEdrGJZKHTg", "text": "We may not have a lot of bragging rights here in Phoenix, but being able to sit on a patio in November and have a few cocktails is such a luxury, especially when you bring along out-of-town visitors.  My friend from Denver won't see a patio for months, so I was thrilled to introduce her to Hillstone.  Maybe it was the fact that we were just having cocktails and not ordering food that set the weird tone of the evening - or maybe the wait-staff at Hillstone just sucks.\n\nI'd been to Hillstone twice, once for lunch and once for dinner.  I've always found them (Hillstone/Houston's) overpriced, but a nice night out.  The atmosphere is really nice, the food is not exactly innovative, but it's consistent.  I'm not going to get into a Houston's/Hillstone comparison here - the food is about the same as always, but the new location is very pretty.\n\nMy friends and I found a table on the patio and settled in for some drinks and girl-talk.  The fireplace was awesome and there are heaters placed here and there for us thin-blooded Zonies.  The waitress came along shortly to take our orders, and our Denver buddy got the first RULE of the evening.  She ordered a cocktail and asked for a double (Hey, we had some major catching up to do - we wanted a little alcohol to get us started.)  She was immediately informed by our sneery server that Hillstone does not serve doubles.  It's just not that sort of a place - they don't want to be known as a drinking establishment.  To break the awkward silence, I joked that maybe the server could bring my friend two drinks instead of a double, that got me nothing but an icy stare.  I ordered a diet coke and a shot of tequila.  I'm not a big drinker, but do like a little buzz now and then, so I get it quickly and then sip on my soda.  RULE#2 - I was told I could not drink my tequila all at once.  Hillstone does not allow \"shots\", so I must sip my shot of Hornitas.  OK, I'm 53 years old and this person is actually instructing me how to drink my beverage?  Really?\n\nWhile we did enjoy our mandated cocktails and tried hard to follow the RULES at Hillstone, I'm afraid the tone of our much-anticipated evening just never really recovered.  It's a fun place, especially at night when the Cougars are out and on the hunt - great for people watching and relaxing, but I think the drink ordering moment proved so uncomfortable for our server that she left us high-and-dry for the rest of the evening.  We wondered if we were not Hillstone worthy as we searched for someone to bring us a coffee with Baileys.  We eventually flagged her down and got our beverages, but...it wasn't really fun to be there anymore.      \n\nHillstone staff please understand that your place of employment being kind of cool and pretty does not earn you the right to be jerks to your customers.  I won't be back.  Oh, and on a side note, Hillstone, the kitty litter floor on your patio is just weird.  I had to empty the sand out of my shoes several times.  \n\nI wish Hillstone would get it.  Such potential - such a disappointment.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 17, "useful": 16, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "mf54mN-cm5VPhUqnyEFLNw", "text": "I had a $20 club sandwich at the Ritz Carlton in D.C. \n\nI had a $30 lobster roll at Mary's Fish Camp in Manhattan.\n\nAnd this weekend I had a $19 French Dip in Phoenix.\n\nAll of them worth every penny. The French Dip was pure perfection, served piled high on warm, soft bread which soaked up the horseradish cream and au jus served on the side. And served with some of my favorite fries. Skinny and salty. Much like myself so I've been told.\n\nCritics pan the limited menu. Boo to you. I'm so OVER Cheesecake Factory style menus. They scare me. I will say if they claim to be New American, I don't get that. It's American. Steak house style. \n\nAnd the decor! I could TOTALLY move in and not change a thing! The sandstone. The masculine wood panels and burgundy booths. And I love the photography, specifically the entire wall of swimming pool photos. \n\nHillstone. Good move!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LdhwY7eudLlx1KFQQe9GwA", "review_id": "sDj17deQyf00xZ9IUJ3tVA", "text": "While I've been to both Houston's and Bandera multiple times, last night was my first visit to Hillstone, the umbrella responsible for all of them. \n\nLet's just say I'll be hard pressed to go anywhere but Hillstone from now on. \n\nThere was a wait, so we started on the outdoor patio for a drink. The outdoor space is really amazing. Cool lights, unique furniture and overall a great ambiance. I ordered a Maker's Manhattan rocks, and the drink was perfect...So often Manhattans are \"over Vermouthed\", this one was the perfect blend and let the Whiskey speak for itself...Even the ice cubes looked cool. \n\nThe restaurant is large, spacious and has a cool design. It's very Frank Lloyd Wright esque. We sat at a booth toward the back of the restaurant, near the kitchen and prep bar. Service was prompt and friendly, as I've come to expect at any Hillstone restaurant.\n\nAs for the food, it was delicious. As a table, we ordered the Hawaiian rib eye x2 (ridiculous, mine was a perfect medium rare and delicious), the French Dip and the Prime rib. All meals were well received, even the salads were delicious. The menu is really similar to Houston's (read: nearly identical), so you know what you're getting into.\n\nIt's not cheap, but it's absolutely worth it. Hillstone is on my list for a return trip, ASAP.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FX08eHC3TK29JEilRt5V-g", "review_id": "v1Fj-_mW1dJhqLDRlj4EwA", "text": "Over the years I have been to Hillstone/Houston's over 200 times and I can easily say that everything is out of this world. The spinach and artichoke dip, cheeseburger, ribs, fish, french dip, hawaiin steak, the apple cobbler dessert...all amazing....They do everything right here and all for a great price. I never decline an opportunity to go to Hillstone. Did I mention they have a sushi menu? Be sure to get the coconut shrimp roll. It has sauce on the tray that it comes with but be sure to ask for extra!\nI always imagine if they were to have a brunch/brekafast menu, what it would be like. I think I would cry of happiness if they ever did.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "27ieBXHQocroAXIBHDGKNA", "review_id": "WF__HVS4vUZRrkmz9XNjJQ", "text": "Went here for lunch the other day, I must say.. this restaurant is sooo pretty! I really liked the patio too..but we didn't eat outside (I wish I did). The service was decent, not the best that I have had..never would I think a man would not know the whiskey at the restaurant he worked at though *confused? How do you not know what whiskey you have? boooo on you, they didn't even have any good ones either.. such a bummer. \n\nSo anyways, my friend and I ordered the Chicago Spinach and Artichoke dip and it was really good! I loved it. I would definitely order that again :)  My friend order the Spicy Tuna Roll, I was a bit skeptic at first but yet, it was surprisingly pretty good. Even though I would never get sushi there ever hehe.\n\nI ended up getting the fresh fish of the day, it was some weird random fish from New Zealand, I really liked it, especially with the lemon sauce on top :) \n\nI don't really have much to say about this place though, it was good food, but I am still heartbroken at the fact they don't have any whiskey that isn't disgusting.  Well in general, I get that way when any restaurant doesn't have the whiskey I like pwahaha.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 10, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "hFtlFksrcLaWHGPNa6SmeA", "review_id": "TMBBkvITzpPxe9w43Ho_mQ", "text": "i love this restaurant so much. i have yet to have something i didn't like.\n\ni have nothing really special to add to all of the amazing reviews except to order these things:\n\nthai steak noodle salad- mango, avocado, tomatoes, noodles, marinated steak...i meannnnnnnnnnnnn\ncaesar salad - their dressing is my fav and so are the croutons\nbacon, cheddar burger- so juicy, so exquisite\nroast beef sandwich- raw horseradish on the side\nfries- order extra bc people will eat these babies UP! \n\n\nservice is ALWAYS good, it's always clean, it's always pleasant. seriously, you can't have a bad time unless you're just a miserable person.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jwqUwErUOGxtqBKadZDOcQ", "review_id": "bmw0aQySGpIZEaigk-yW6Q", "text": "Hillstone is a great upscale yet casual restaurant and bar.  \n\nMy man and I have been here multiple times after the change from Houston's to the now newly re-named, re-located and renovated Hillstone...It's a definite winner for great menu options, heavy cocktail pours and nice ambiance.  \n\nMy man had been talking about a  specific dish he had discovered during a business meeting for close to a year as of last night. He had been raving about how wonderful it was and how he knew I would absolutely love it...Last night, I FINALLY experienced the dish, and OMG it was/is FABULOUS!  If you're an Ahi Tuna fan, you MUST order the \"FLYING TUNA PLATTER\" off the dinner menu (It's not listed on the lunch menu, but you can ask for it by name and they'll make it for you anyway)! It is divine...Bon Appetit!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m4XevEYldam7jBmRXSIdSA", "review_id": "6zEYaXfk8CeyfNVs6Im11g", "text": "The food is delicious, especially the veggie burger.  It's one of the best that I've had.  I recently ordered the spicy tuna roll and loved it. The Thai steak and noodle salad is one of my faves.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9dWh8z4fHv8YsxfABWqEmw", "review_id": "kSDwZ137Wq_b7Ks33ZNr4Q", "text": "The New York Strip special they have is top two in Phoenix- just have to get lucky when they have it!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rviVgJFfVSBKEyRFFkH05A", "review_id": "bFK1ICbhlHmqFuhVQ-Tjgw", "text": "Thank you Hillstone, for taking great care of me when my order was running later than normal. Your customer service is the best of the best. Also, the traditional house salad is amazing!\n\nFor those going for lunch or dinner - the food is fantastic so expect to wait unless you get there early; but - it's worth it.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c6sX9OeQS1OnLJsbZ-3T5A", "review_id": "U-AXqnUWyCxBWdYJlnIX-g", "text": "It wasn't bad, it just could have been better. You cannot build a beautiful space and then just expect that you can get by on \"meh\"\n\nThe wow doesn't last", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZC49A1K-if7KP8VJXoqELQ", "review_id": "WHIJvLKuRSH6PH-rLSRu2g", "text": "Excellent grilled chicken salad with a delicious dressing and peanut sauce drizzle. Of course for a $15 salad it should be excellent. No bread given which would have been a nice touch to go with a salad.\n\nI love the interior and the comfortable seating they offer on the indoor/outdoor patio looks inviting.  Our service was impeccable and the entire restaurant looked very clean and bright. My only other warning is it's very loud in here, perhaps the patio would be quieter.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Aa17p4H5O2vVSL6YqTMtrA", "review_id": "CeNZjZao8HsNbJiGuOtZAg", "text": "hillstone is my new favorite!  \n\ni almost always sit at the bar with friends to eat and watch what ever game is on.  \n\nJill is usually my server and she is wonderful.\n\nthe food has always been perfect.  i'm a huge face of all their sushi as well as the japanese ribeye.  Saturday is their Chili and it is also exceptional.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cfOL87aFWBkzPNeLYhhGoQ", "review_id": "VawB2G8SAAnkR7ujftm9qg", "text": "Us 3 girls went for an early dinner here last Saturday night.  The service was horrible (more on that in a moment)  but the food and wine more than made up for it.  L had the trout special which was huge, seasoned impeccably and so flaky it melted in your mouth. P had the French Dip which is Houston's/Hillstone's signature sandwich.  It didn't disappoint.   However, both of my friends wished they had ordered my selection - the Hawaiian Ribeye.  OMG- I was in steak heaven! Imagine a prime cut of boneless ribeye- rubbed in pineapple and \"Hawaiian\" spices - don't know what the spices were - all I can say it was one of the best steaks I have ever had in my entire life (and I have had many great steaks). The description initially was a little weird for me but the final product- food for the gods!\n\nBack to the service.  When we first arrived a very knowlegeable and cheerful waitress explained the menu and specials, took our appetizer and drink orders.  She disappeared and several minutes later a male waiter appeared stating that his co-worker had covered for him until he arrived.  He took our meal order and disappeared........ literally.   About 30 minutes later a third waitress - who did not smile and had no personality, delivered our food but forgot our drinks.  10 minutes later she brought out my companions drinks but forgot mine.  Seriously, it took another 10-15 minutes before I could find someone to flag down and ask what happened to my drink.  A couple minutes later it arrived via the robot waitress without an apology or any word at all.  Had it not been for the amazing chefs in the kitchen working their miracles I would have given this place one star.  \n\nI personally thanked the chef who prepared my steak - he was very humble and appreciative.  I then explained about the service snafus to the manager who apologized .  \nI definitely will return to Hillstone if only for the amazing food.  Hopefully - the service will be much improved.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZUERBXNzvZMGyu02wlIKZg", "review_id": "ot3NG_wyfGh75Pd3GC09Og", "text": "It's a gorgeous restaurant but there are 2 things in my head I can't shake....\n\n1. The service is so-so considering how nice the place is..\n\n2. They don't make double drinks per corporate policy.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tF3hDgKfuAEWm26edLjKpQ", "review_id": "hJWVUeUR63dXbyGguiyxiw", "text": "While your visiting the Phoenix, Arizona area you may want to stop by the Biltmore Mall and checkout all the shops and restaurants in the center. There are many restaurants to meet up at. I met an old friend at Hillstone in Phoenix. My burger was very good but was also $14. Whew this place was pricey with a strict dress code. If you are entertaining and trying to impress someone this is the place. A little pricey for my tastes but wonderful food! Make sure you dress to impress and if need be there is also a valet at the restaurant!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "y0kjuHVdGQhLd-bqQ0gZnA", "review_id": "8f5XkH6FA2aaml_RsJRGyg", "text": "Was looking forward to eating here as I don't get down to the Biltmore area all that often and have always wanted to try Hillstone.   Stopped in for lunch last week and was very disappointed.    First off it is hard to find the hostess desk.   When you walk in from the parking lot you walk right into the bar.   They have to have a sign guide you to the hostess stand and even then it's hard to navigate your way.  We got there about 2:00 pm so didn't have to wait.  We were greeted promptly by a pleasant young woman who took our drink orders.  A young man delivered our drinks.   Then we had to wait forever for someone to take our order.   Finally a waiter stopped by but he literally just stood there.    We told him it was our first time in and he didn't ask if we had any questions about the menu or try to sell us an appetizer.   He literally just \"stood there.\"   The items we ordered included smoked salmon appetizer, spinach artichoke dip, prime rib, classic California roll, bread, margaritas, apple walnut cobbler.   The food was not that good.   I ordered the prime rib medium well and they had to sear it to bring the temperature up.   I know prime rib is a fatty cut of meat but this was almost all fat.   It was just awful!!  We asked for bread but did not realize until we got the bill there is a separate charge for bread.   Of course our \"wonderful\" waiter failed to inform us of this.   The spinach artichoke dip was extremely greasy.   The best thing we ordered were the margaritas.   They were excellent.  I believe in giving a place at least three chances but this place does not deserve it.    Try the Capital Grille right down the road.   I've never had a bad experience there.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "go6w7l3vM7geJYOH-hcCfg", "review_id": "5PBCpLe5giBqFZMtc_vhFw", "text": "I loved it. Went there to celebrate a friend's birthday and was impressed just by walking in. The ambiance was great, the little fountains and the patio area was very cool as well. \n       This is a steakhouse, the better the meal the more it's worth, so you will pay accordingly.  I had a filet and I loved every second of it, not only was is a pretty good size it was done beautifully.  The tortilla soup was even fantastic as well.   Drinks are also high quality. I had an awesome mojito.\n \n      I thought the employees were on point, it was a thursday night so I wasn't expecting the A team but they were awesome. Although the place seems kinda snooty the staff was friendly and proficient. \n \n           I've been to expensive steakhouses before, not always do I get one that delivers on all fronts.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5hIcclyqd9yelg2BlsiXBg", "review_id": "qRusJJ1Ifo0gDAG-nlCbrw", "text": "Yum, Yum Hillstone!!!  Things I love:  the smooth-as-butter, perfectly seasoned filet mignon, crisp, flavorful generous pours of white wine, the fresh, plump crab cakes and the packed with flavor, nutty and sweet cous cous.  My mouth waters thinking of it.  It's been our usual Friday night spot because the bar is beautiful and the patio is wonderfully designed to sit outdoors in the cool spring Arizona air and enjoy all that Hillstone has to offer on their menu.  Let's be clear about one thing however, not one thing on that menu can be on the low caloric side or even semi healthy..in fact, we learned that Hillstone is just Houstons (menu of course gave that away), but under a different name so the company doesn't have to release nutritional values...eeek!)  But I say so-what to that and enjoy this classy joint that offers high levels of fat and goodness.  I promise you won't regret it...", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HGE4YopYFGShFdri7KSMZw", "review_id": "hWgdMLGlo-TrbZ8r0yBqrg", "text": "Three words: THAI. TUNA. ROLL.\nGet it. You won't be disappointed.  \n\nIn addition, the California and the Mango Salmon Rolls were quite good as well.  While Arizona isn't a place known for stand-out sushi, I'd order it here again.  And in fact I did...two nights in a row. \n\nNight #1 - The bartender was a superb professional. He replaced drink napkins when they were damp and even poured my martini into a fresh cold glass when I was half-way done.  Class act.  He was also the one who recommended the Thai Tuna Roll which adds even more points to his score, if possible.  \n\nNight #2 - CRANKY bartender. While she recommended a nice glass of white wine, she poured me a totally different one the second time.  While it was St Patrick's Day, it's not like this place was packed out with annoying patrons so I'm not sure what put her in such a bad place. It did leave me with a not-so-happy feeling when I left, despite the fact that the food was just as good as the first go-around.  \n\nSo, what could be the only gripes aside from the attitude?  \n* You will pay a chunk of change for your meal here (but it will likely be worth it) \n* You will also likely order something that they're out of (mango salmon roll the first night, grilled artichoke the second night, and every night I've ever gone to a Hillstone, for that matter)\n* It's a chain\n\nBottom line is that Hillstone is probably one of the better options in this neck of the woods.  Go for a cocktail and a Thai Tuna Roll, if nothing else.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ed-100rZKT60Lnq4yWM49g", "review_id": "gnMLPbhfbNyjYE7meOkYkA", "text": "WOWZA. I'm really good about getting half my meal to go, I love leftovers, but once I took my first bite of the veggie burger, i thought \"ohhhh hel..... no. this entire things is going in my belly.\"\n\nDONE.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kpbhy1zPewGDmdNfNqQp-g", "review_id": "UwH8HbM-IDPR1BVH6mMSSA", "text": "Yesterday was my second visit here and it was great.  The patio is beautiful and is a great place to relax with friends and a cocktail.  My dirty martini was fantastic and the waitress even put it in a new frosty class halfway through.  Classy!  The menu is the same as Houston's except for a few sushi rolls.  I've always enjoyed Houston's and this is no exception.  The sushi rolls are tasty too.  The patio only offers sushi, appetizers and dessert.  The hot fudge sundae is the best in town.  It's a house made hot fudge that isn't actually hot and therefore doesn't turn your ice cream into soup 4 bites in.  Genius!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D5J4mKahKvUBJUTWanZwdA", "review_id": "m8GBj6DVqEnOWjA7rS15jw", "text": "Great go to place at the Biltmore. The quality and service is always right on. I have never had food at Hillstone that I didn't love. Now, they don't publish their contents and calories of their dishes so I may be loving some heavy caloric meals, but it is worth those calories. Houston's turned Hillstone has been a great change in atmosphere as well. From a dark ordinary layout to an open architecturally stunning restaurant. \n\nMust haves: \nArtichoke App\nFilet Mignon\nAny Salad\nFish Sandwich\nCobbler\nKettle One Martini up with Blue Cheese Olives! (Have at least 2)\n\nThere is usually a wait of some sort, but they have an awesome patio for those nice Arizona nights. \n\nI have never been let down by Hillstone and that is why it will always be our place at the Biltmore.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TeadCRl7dptX1poe6ikrNQ", "review_id": "9WALzZDutfzQny3IqCYT8A", "text": "This is my favorite place for a work lunch while in Phoenix.\n\nPros:\n\n-part of the Hillstone Group, including Banderas, Houston's, Gulfstream. All around great places\n-tasty chicken salad\n-great outdoor seating with fireplace\n-great ambience with dark interior\n\nCons:\n\n-None\n\nVerdict:\n\nThis is a great all around place. Consistent quality food, solid establishment. It's great for work lunches and dinners.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Z1lPtIHU7bRoIvuVa01H5w", "review_id": "n_OCIvW7_n02aqscqsf_Rg", "text": "Our last couple servers have been warmer and more professional than that earlier clown, but I cant let go of a lingering disdain for this place - even though they're good at what they do. It's just that what they do doesnt really appeal to me anymore. \n\nPart of it is the smaller portion/higher prices slam that others have noted. When Houston's opened in a town without much quality going on, little on the menu was over $10. It was a godsend. Then that excellence was understandably incorporated into the pricing structure, but it was still a decent value for a terrific, consistent kitchen, in a culinary burg getting its legs. But now there's half a dozen places within a bike ride of this joint that serve up larger portions of comparable or near comparable quality, far more reasonably.  Oh, I get that you're paying for ambience, but that's the other thing I'm not wild about. \n\nThis is a place that relatively insecure foodies take companions they're trying to impress, by sitting in a nice room and shelling out some dough. Whether it's your boss or client or prom date, you probably wont go too wrong here. The food will be good to excellent,  there will be at least a veneer of fine service. People will say it was lovely at the end of the meal, and in the event that they dont, it wont be your fault. \n\nIt's also the sort of place where everyone looks you over. The maitre d, the other customers. Hillstone attracts that sort of moneyed voyeur, compared to dimly lit, almost semi private Houston's. Now there's a see and be seen element in the dining area that used to be confined to the bar.  It's just me. I get this is a formula for success.  See Scottsdale.  But for me, there are more reasonable nearby places providing quality grub and atmosphere, whether it's Postinos, The Parlor, Sierra Bonita or Hana, or even more spartan spaces like Seekong By Night.  They're all good and fun in their own way. Hillstone is just good. There's no fun in it for me. As a stodgy Phoenician, I feel inexorably ripped off and just dont wanna be around many of these people.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mqELWLgzXtcQDCxY60Xkyg", "review_id": "bcE0e3UYvgSxE3DXJLJtDg", "text": "Long overdue feedback missing by me to add to Yelp. I have been a Houston's fan for many years and have failed to give them as much credit as they deserve. The transition from Houston's to Hillstone did not change the great service, wait staff, bartenders  and best quality tasting food. Majority of the same menu items are still being served along with some new tasty dishes and may I add Sushi has joined the family. The new location has a small area that includes Sushi Chefs who make a limited variety of fresh Sushi options to enjoy. The bar area is defiantly happening. You will find me there on Tuesdays or Thursdays because that is the nights they serve their famous Tortilla Soup. \n\nSome things I would like to add is they patio is beautiful with brown tone desert scenery. There are bar stools and comfy couch chairs to wine and dine in. There is a limited menu on the patio so if you want the real yum-yum you got to dine indoors. During the cold winter nights there is a fire pit that is in the patio and main walking entrance. A small built in pond at the entrance of large exotic goldfish to great you. As soon as you walk through the doors the fresh aroma of food from the Kitchen is right at the door. Along with a visual aid of all the variety of dining options to choose from. There is a hostess to lead you to your table or direct you to the bar. The bar includes a big screen for all you sports fans.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sTMCfPPAOXg5lj_PvU7N7w", "review_id": "64R6jZ1rrRar_Fn-bBRG5Q", "text": "It is a good thing I did not read the Yelp reviews before going, so I went in with no prejudices.  I had a great experience, good food, attentive service, and thoroughly enjoyed the ambiance.  Also, we had a two year old granddaughter with us, and that is the true test of a restaurant's mettle.  They handled that challenge with ease, and while I agree this is not the place for a toddler, it all worked out in the end.  By the way, I had the roasted chicken dinner and it is probably the best chicken ever.  I would love to have the recipe.  It was fabulous!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hVnHDo3ZZiTXQV9n047uyg", "review_id": "QkQO2LaRJ2WGM-o7t-P88A", "text": "Some restaurants are ok but you just don't think about coming back to them. Not Hillstone. I am there at least 2-3 times per month and it is always great. \nThe building is new, beautiful architecture, interior has great lighting, both natural during a day and artificial at night. I like cozy relaxing places and I feel always very relaxed after 2-3 hour dinner there. \nFood - always excellent, especially Thai Salad, sushi, artichokes, chicken, soups... everything I tried was good. Service: on a scale from 1-5: I give them 5+. Coffee is local , from LUX. \nThe beautiful patio has comfy furniture and a fireplace. \nSometimes you need to wait 45 minutes for a table,  so it is a good idea to avoid the most busy parts of the day. I took there several of my out of state clients and they all were impressed.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pCJomRpYoRBxbdOeQNkmIg", "review_id": "MUqbt-OrVeQNd9xgE_CvEA", "text": "The food is consistently delicious.  The martinis are just wonderful.  I've always enjoyed spectacular service.  Never a bad experience.\nI am there to celebrate a special occasion, to recover from a rotten day or just because.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xQyx6TU1r8lVeCspzYdrAQ", "review_id": "iO9bwmfJBqesDjHXOHvimw", "text": "We decided to try this out and see how similar it is to Houston's (one of our favorite in the valley).  Beyond similiar - it was identical - maybe a bif of difference in decor, but the menu was identical.  \n\nFood was very good and service was excellent as well - but it is basically the same as Houston's.  We dined there for our anniversary on 5/5/12.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EGlqOFCbnrAEIvd86BS2_A", "review_id": "xECTmgofs0R7eCpm4QwHlQ", "text": "To put this review in context, I was looking for a meal in the same vein as Ruth's Chris's or Morton's steakhouse.  Having eaten at Houston's (in Houston), I thought this would be a great place to get a steak.  I was probably shooting a little high.  Service was good, but there were issues with the food.  First off they ran out of baked potatoes, not a big deal but perhaps a little foreshadowing?  The Steak came out with no red in the center, probably a solid medium.  The redone steak came out a little more pink (not red), but still did not have the deep, meaty flavor I was craving.  The Fish sandwich we ordered was good, as were the cole slaw and broccoli sides.  In other words, I would come back here for lunch (the fish sandwich), but not the steak.  I can't comment on the sushi, maybe this is what they are concentrating on.  I would not avoid this place, but it certainly isn't worth going out of my way to visit.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6F-5GaueiVKkRg7LYTCfxQ", "review_id": "WsZ73TBf8Fr46nuG3J1nOg", "text": "If you're looking for a steak and Fish restaurant the menu is ideal.  Their poultry is also worth a try.  Go for the grilled artichoke ....fabulous!  The bar waitstaff was very attentive and fun. Definitely a place to revisit.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sstRW0OnkaGDZZOXt6mJ8w", "review_id": "zNJWT85CqRIMfKfuUkokYQ", "text": "Maybe even better than when it was Houstons at the Esplanade. Great building, food and service. The new Del Frisco's management should stop over for dinner. Maybe they could learn how to run a restaurant!!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6nDl60XJ9oLXNTLuMVYAsw", "review_id": "Ar4GHD2e78e90J6akHtaeA", "text": "My in-laws took my husband and I here for lunch one day.  At first it was a little intimidating.  The place looks high end - stone, wood, water, fire elements all represented in one way or another.  The service is excellent.  The waiters/waitresses know the menu extremely well and are very helpful/attentive.  My in-laws ordered the smoked salmon for an appetizer.  It comes with toast points and a fresh sauce that complements the fish extremely well.  I ordered the steak thai salad and everyone else ordered the center cut filet.  I can't speak for everyone else.  However, my steak thai salad was an extremely generous portion.  The steak was buried inside the rest of the salad like a surprise.  It was cooked to what I would say was medium and was very tender and juicy.  Definitely the best steak that I have ever had.  The salad had a bit of spice kick to it - be aware of that if you order it.  There were slices of avocado, mango, and tomato in it as well - a nice blend of creamy, citrus, and sweetness.  The prices aren't too ridiculous for the type of place that it is.  My salad was $17 and the center cut filets were $33 from what I can remember.  I would highly suggest trying this place out if you are up for some delicious steak!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0cpYLEs1lvGL1jcOB0exQQ", "review_id": "wHFnUTj1Qtm3Vj_nwb-1oQ", "text": "I've been to Hillstone 5-6 times since they moved into this new building. First off, the building itself is awesome. The design and layout of the patio, bar, and main dining area is top notch. The servers that I've gotten have always been very attentive and friendly. I took my grandma there tonight (well to be honest I drove and she paid :) and she's 87 so she kind of rolls at a slower pace and doesn't always hear that well. Our server, Kiersten, was very patient and sweet about everything so it seems like they try to hire great people. I've had the French dip, Hawaiian rib-eye, cheese burger, and prime rib. All great. Tonight I subbed in the kale salad instead of the usual side and I recommend that as well. So, yes, this place should be on your list of restaurants to visit in the Biltmore area.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q5Rd2BB2ED60KI7H-GwmvQ", "review_id": "RS0uhFIHWLLRiQ1UnlnjIA", "text": "There are only a couple of restaurants that I would eat at every day, and this is one of them. My wife and I have eaten everything on the menu at least once with our favorite appetizer being the grilled artichoke, favorite sandwich the french dip, favorite seafood the swordfish (when available), love the hawaiian rib eye and the hot fudge sundae makes sure that I go into a carbo coma and my wife has to drive home. The wine list always has a pleasant surpise on it and the staff are attentive and sensitive at the same time. If you have never had the experience of dining here, don't cheat yourself any longer. I have been an restaurant owner and in the food business for over 30 years and this place is one of the best I have been in for great overall experience.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ELGqjo_KHYFqXyVhr3spiA", "review_id": "uT1AZyZN4dRpAPxqwRYmmQ", "text": "This is my very first review ever, and Hillstone's definitely earned it!  \n\nI sat at the bar, the ambiance was amazing,  best of all my server/bar tender couldn't have been nicer! I ordered the tuna sashimi salad, it was delicious! The tuna was so fresh, it melts in your mouth, yum!  \n\nIf you want an amazing dinner, and an amazing ambiance, then head to Hillstone you will not regret it :)", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CZTULZmxcZfzBVHYX_tV3Q", "review_id": "aw_beyOf_0djbjN254bfUg", "text": "One of my very favorites in the Valley. Standouts: coconut shrimp roll (the ponzu sauce it comes with is good enough to drink and I ask them to let me keep it bc it's seems to be good on everything...considering using it as a means to get action from my husband bc he loves it as much as me), thai steak salad (for heaven's sake, get it with the steak, NOT the chicken bc GOSH who needs another chicken salad and the steak is alarmingly good) and the key lime pie. YUM. \nOf course, when I first began going here, way back when, the only thing I could ever order was the Prime Rib French Dip because it's PRIME RIB french dip and it's perfect as a sandwich that costs $17 could be. If I was a menu item, I would be jealous of that sandwich. In fact, I would put that sandwich up against any MENU item in town and it would hold up. \nI'm in a reviewing mood, otherwise, I would just continue to take/recommend this place to anyone I loved. I'm trying to tell you, go here. Right away. I've been here many many many times and it is always a treat.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LF4zOXPFVdq7Xglb5yVcYw", "review_id": "WI4PbBLUGvL6PXrsPoyPgw", "text": "IF YOU HAVE KIDS YOU MUST READ!!!\nMy husband and I have never been more insulted at a restaurant than tonight at the Hillstone Restaurant (Biltmore).\nThis is the same restaurant group that includes Bandera and Houston's. \n\nWe deliberately went out early-- at 5pm -- with another couple and our son. He started to fuss on and off during dinner. Mind you the restaurant was already noisy when the GM Miranda Geranios instructed us to leave; other patrons were complaining. That was news to us- and we've seen far worse outbursts in the past from children. Ironically, our son at that moment was playing happily with the other couple when she rudely asserted herself. \n\nWe were in the middle of dinner and to add insult to injury, she didn't even offer to compensate us for a future visit without our little guy. Just go home without dinner and pay the bill. Of course, she herself has no children. \nTo ask a repeat customer to leave is absolutely disgusting. We will never visit any of their establishments again and wanted to share our unfortunate experience with our friends who also know the challenges of having a family.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FEvBsBGJI-rvf9xwB23big", "review_id": "HCQ4GDHKzyicbzxsR5lTpQ", "text": "Houston's is incredible!!!!!! Spinach artichoke dip so good the incredible filet mignon. Like butter and delicious. Service was excellent and the food was brought out with perfect timing. What a great place that I can't wait to visit again.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7aQvAhgpdXqkTQEp8b8Szw", "review_id": "umUX3QfFnX5dZZCe6hSpxg", "text": "My boyfriend took me to Hillstone on Saturday night for dinner to celebrate our 3 year anniversary. \n\n1-The interior is stunning. A gorgeous patio with big open windows, a wrap around bar that is decorated with expensive wines, whiskeys, etc... and fresh fruit, the lighting is dim (for us romantic folks), and the overall architecture is modern.\n\n2-Hillstone has exceptional service. From the second we walked in the door we experienced nothing but real people trying to help us enjoy a relaxing evening with dangerously delicious food and beverage. If you are a wine snob, this place is for you. I LOVE myself a killer glass of wine but seeing as how my boyfriend already spoiled us with two new bottles, (which we've yet to enjoy together) we decided to go with cocktails. Our bartender was fabulous and friendly BUT he didn't know what a Moscow Mule was when I ordered it and my boyfriends Manhattan tasted more like watered down whiskey with muddled orange. With no hopes for a Moscow Mule I decided to order their Margarita on the rocks since I could see at least 4 other people at the bar with one. Can't go wrong right? It was ok. A little too much sweet and sour for my pallet. I was a little annoyed when I asked for a drink suggestion from the bartender he automatically started with \"We have Cosmopolitans, Lemon drops....\" as soon as he said \"Lemon Drop\" I felt my face go blank and in my head I said \"really man? I know I'm a girl but really?\" I almost stopped him dead in his tracks to order a glass of whiskey. Straight up. He was just being a great and informative bartender so I of course understood. Just thought that was fairly entertaining. I'm sure they have both those drinks ordered a lot! \n\n3- The food is stupid amounts of tasty and the portions are more than anyone would really ever need. Which is good right? Leftovers! We ordered the Cheese Bread, Grilled Artichoke, and The Vegetarian Burger to share. So basically we ordered pizza, one vegetable, and a hamburger and fries. I felt so heavy after ha! But boy or boy, my taste buds were singing and dancing their little hearts out. \n\nYou get 3 large pieces of half an artichoke, which was more than enough for us. We ended up taking one of the artichoke pieces home. you get 6 fairly large sized pieces of soft, warm ciabata bread covered in two cheeses with olive oil and herbs... and the Vegetarian Burger is on a classic hamburger bun with tomatos, shredded lettuce, pickles, and the burger itself has some sort of orange chutney or glaze(?) on it. SO GOOD. This veggie burger is pretty well known and popular from what I hear! Even steak lovers have got to try it.\n\nThis place has a higher price point and for good reason. Great atmosphere, amazing service, and food that makes your heart happy. You'll be happy to pay for the experience.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vUBWg3dXVCDWvbGwWLrpbw", "review_id": "f4a_Jbgbk_dNW3MUxnvb9w", "text": "You can't go wrong with this place. I mean, don't expect the best place ever, just bring a humble taste, sole cash and good company and you won't be disappointed.\n\nI gave this place 4 stars basically for the service and the ambiance. The food is a little above average but nothing to impress.\n\nThe service is kind and the decoration of the place is really pleasant.\n\nA good place for a date or friends and family, although a little over priced (for the food).\n\nCheers.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xqK8s3pxGaJqphvSzxxVog", "review_id": "2f9tes1cSgqNK45hQ_HMuw", "text": "Great food, great atmosphere, The Hawaiian ribeye is my favorite, and don't for get the hot fudge sunday.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Tgh-4WWtIKwlPTCeSvvvyw", "review_id": "Z90o5Dqb4TkXJx6OqZ4XcA", "text": "Enjoyed lunch here recently, was there early and by 11:45 the place was packed. Food was great, especially the tortilla soup that they serve on Thursdays.  A bit pricey for lunch ($40 tab for 2) but well worth it.  They have an outdoor patio as well.  I would highly recommend this place and definitely will be back.  Good location right in front of Embassy Suites on Camelback.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vwndetc7KXo8Ld_muTbGUw", "review_id": "ySfVHPhCmm7ZXQ7uBbJCPA", "text": "Very good food and excellent service.  Get's crowded later in the evening, so call ahead or come early.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oqO0Ds9VyjNsFLRPQGENcg", "review_id": "1APSDrjNEEKjwb4RBpfLsQ", "text": "Amazing dinner! The service is great and the food is even better!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "90a6z--_CUrl84aCzZyPsg", "review_id": "gOlRujfbPVojSv4yrPxSeQ", "text": "The best rotisserie chicken I've ever tasted. The best swordfish I have ever tasted. The chicken was incredibly juicy, the swordfish perfectly flakey. Get dressed up, the atmosphere is elegant with a massive patio that seamlessly melds into the dinning room. Bravo!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g57Q1gXyenKrrO3jqWM0WQ", "review_id": "yHY0Gg7_cS2DgQKqrE7kWA", "text": "Stopped in with party of six, snappy friendly service. I love the swarm service. All entrees perfect favorites are the rotisserie chicken and the ribs, need better wine by glass selections, please update \nBe back often", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ML4_6G2DJRiTEa03dyPs7w", "review_id": "SBbR3EQOCgG2FnzU_et7-A", "text": "Great atmosphere, Awesome service, Great place but it can be pricey $$$. I Love that everything is so fresh! Including drinks I had one or two martinis and every ten min they would change my martini glass so it would never get warm always chill and fresh !", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0GNkaqOGywvuU-JSrScrMw", "review_id": "bHik58DcC5pthv7K_p9_jA", "text": "In my early yelping days, I used to believe that a 5 star review for a restaurant, should qualify as a 5 star meal.  As my yelping abilities have matured, however, I have adopted a more holistic method for my reviews.  Ambiance, originality, and service are now major considerations as well.  And albeit a rare occurrence, the service here has earned Hillstone Stewart K.'s coveted 5 stars.\n\nNow don't misunderstand the food here is exquisite.  Hillstone stated that it emphasizes local produce to comprise its dishes.  I am all for this, not for environmental reasons (which I couldn't care less about), but rather practicality.  Local food tastes fresher because it generally is.  The \"Nice\" salad proved this point as it tasted fresh and \"green\".  You know that new plant taste that food picked fresh from the field has?  This was especially apparent in the walnuts in the salad which had the imbued flavors of the shell still on it (without the crunchiness of course).  \n\nAh, but here is where Hillstone's, or rather its server Becca, exceptional service points come in.  I was unsure of what entree to get here.  I asked our waitress for her recommendations.  I expected the usual spiel about how the server coincidentally thinks that the most expensive item on the menu is the best tasting.  Not so with Becca, she recommended the $28 ribs or even the burger.  Both are items that are on the cheaper end of Hillstone's offerings.  So despite how quickly, and almost artificially, she seemed to be able to rattle off the recommendations, she quickly gained my trust and passed my test.\n\nBut alas, I had ribs earlier in the day.  I opted for the $35 Hawaiian Ribeye.  It came out cooked perfectly medium rare (red with warm center), but a tad sweeter than I had imagined since it was glazed in something akin to pineapple something or other.  When Becca came by the table and asked, \"How is your meal?\"  I answered exactly as I mentioned above.  I guess my Northeastern bluntness may come across as a bit brash around these parts, but I was being honest and I did say that I enjoyed my meal.  But Becca seemed concerned though, like it was her mission to right some great injustice that Hillstone's chef committed against me.  Again, I assured her the steak was good.  So I rounded off my meal with the brownie in a cream sauce that was good enough to drink but decadent enough to make me sick and a coffee.    \n\nSo throughout my experience here, my waitress thoroughly explained each menu item from the Lux coffee (a local coffee roaster) to practically every entree on the menu, with an patience and positive attitude that I'm frankly just not used to back home.  In addition, at no point did my  water or coffee ever reach empty nor ever leave my table for want of anything...but here was the real gem for the evening.  Despite my fleeting, obtuse comment about the ribeye being \"too sweet\", she removed it from the bill!  I assured Becca that I was genuinely satisfied with the meal, but she stopped me and replied, \"I want you to be completely satisfied with your experience here.\"  Then she said something to the effect that if I wasn't completely satisfied, I ought not pay. ....NOW THIS IS THE KIND OF SERVICE THAT TRULY DEMONSTRATES GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND FOR THE CUSTOMER.  So what I would consider about a 3.5 to 4 star meal, has become a 5 star experience.  If I am in the area in the future, I will return and would hope that this level of dedication to customer satisfaction is adhered to by all at Hillstone.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bzJErDpsGdM2c11Gb16-tQ", "review_id": "dnkpIwBuEjA9jy3pyL9Zkg", "text": "Tom the bartender is first rate. Always always always get the chicken fingers with honey mustard... sounds basic, but Hillstone's is better.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QjMPzHFw0JHx2k3oNMYQpw", "review_id": "QXVuudxna-Emc6wIHatnhQ", "text": "I went there for lunch and was exciting about eating there.  I have never been to the restaurant and when I walked in I was impressed with the layout of the restaurant.  Our waiter was friendly and came over right away to offer us drinks. \n\nThe menu is rather pricey so I decided to order a chicken waldorf salad and my co-worker ordered a chicken caesar salad.  When we received our salads the first thing we noticed was that the chicken was pink in both of the salads and it appeared that it had not been cooked enough.  The chicken caesar salad is supposed to come with croutons and it did not.  The chicken waldorf salad was ok but the pinkness in the chicken did bother me.  My co-worker and I should have sent the salads back.  \n\nAfter we got back to the office, we both commented that our stomachs were a little queasy.  I will definitely not be back to the restaurant.  It is way over priced and I believe that if you are going to pay more for your food it should be amazing.  I can make a better salad at home.  Overall I was disappointed with my first dining experience at Hillstone.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WE3AWk2O41X0kTc5t0mthA", "review_id": "axeM8x-ItonxfzR5WCe_CA", "text": "Everything was great.  The Tomato soup was blissful.  Beautiful venue and exception service.  Luv it.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AZbjArgpIignLmqX5pR7lw", "review_id": "8lH2rc5JC7ynBPoyg1QQHg", "text": "Great food and great atmosphere. Highly recommend. One of the best veggie burgers i've ever had at a restaurant. Fresh ingredients -- not your typical bland frozen veggie burger patty you get everywhere else. Quantities are huge, but it was so good i ate the whole thing.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JtXfSSXb3Doc1sbeM2FQgg", "review_id": "uIc8NAXPomwu9dgNzMzUmQ", "text": "My wife and I stopped in at Hillstone on Christmas Eve for lunch. The food was great, I had the prime rib. I was impressed with the service and the professional staff. The atmosphere was great. We will be back!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wJOZESGCjELaCXpbczSxkQ", "review_id": "JWiT67ztRicQTklgmHgdhw", "text": "My new favorite place!!!!! Everything we have tried has been awesome.  The smoked salmon, artichokes, kale salad, swordfish, burger, tomato soup & on & on.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "A7B8l4bO15tVkpD-5TD2zQ", "review_id": "J6AF0ZHDU67mSQqc0PCFsw", "text": "For our wedding anniversary, we wanted to go to a nice decent restaurant. First thought was Houston's, but my husband's work schedule gets him home a little late. Fortunately I knew Hillstone has the same Hawaiian steak, my hubby's favorite,  plus they were also open later than Houston's. Service was delightful and our server, without mentioning it beforehand, brought out a little dish of some kind of garlicky buttermilk spread. She said it goes well with our cheesy toast appetizer, which it deliciously did! It was also good with my hubby's steak. I had the Thai noodle mango salad with steak, also like Houston's. Simply delicious!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W_R-gVF8OHNrIhtmyhDnyg", "review_id": "bBxd-y2tWuuJFBrdyTm5qw", "text": "gotta get the french dip sandwich", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sLjNCwaLPqNoWvNHS4wauA", "review_id": "HVcciN7NFozGmKIRRT_BpQ", "text": "Hillstone, while on the pricey side, is worth every penny. The service and food are both above par. Though the name wouldn't imply that sushi is a specialty item of theirs, it should NOT be missed! Also, the crispy fish sandwich is delish as well. The only complaint that I have about Hillstone is the lack of Happy Hour. My girlfriends and I would frequent the place more often for afternoon chat sessions but right now, we would break the bank! Hillstone has a trendy feel - especially the bar / patio area but the service and food prove that this place isn't just here for a minute. Give it a try!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hno-5CTo24tD9YRdglAZ2g", "review_id": "s8RLd-_wETVutP__KBUzCQ", "text": "Literally \"As good as it gets\"!!  Everything was top notch!  \n\nGreat beer selection; I had a French Kronenbourg, which I can't recall seeing in the US recently.  We split the spinach dip (on a recommendation from my other half's friend) -- amazing. I had the \"Nice Little House Salad\" (which, by the way, is not named after the French city of Nice, rather the English adjective, which proved true) -- extremely fresh, tasty and very generous with the goat and heirloom beets.  Enjoyed THE BEST rib eye I've ever consumed!  Flawlessly prepared and 1000% tasty!  I got a loaded baked potato for my side and I also ate my partner's cole slaw, which was creamy and horeradishy and supremely delicious!  \n\nThe ambiance; amazing.   The service; flawless.  The food; divine!  It's a tad pricey for a weekly dinner stop, but worth every single penny of it!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g6M4XGZXF5-cR63hlZcMCA", "review_id": "gThYKC_cki1P8qa8t3qbmg", "text": "This is the best restaurant in the valley.  The filet and salmon are to die for.  Great ambiance and service.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gzoeVWOgZQNq4vLa83dCqg", "review_id": "BvdYPQ6liPWgRcfyz1s_bg", "text": "Had lunch here and was pleased all around. Very pleasant experience and French Dip was amazing.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hO8bwYn5AGEVf2x3oZLyIQ", "review_id": "jzxOn3F-r_tpqa-_OwsIvA", "text": "We took a client to Hillstone for dinner. The place is beautiful and the service was great. The food was slightly better than bar food, but certainly not worth the prices they are charging. If you are an advocate of fine dinning: you will be sorely disappointed.  \n\nGo there for drinks, enjoy the gorgeous ambiance, but go somewhere else for a nice dinner.\n\nI had the Cod special of the day, thirty minutes after eating my stomach started feeling queazy and at 5am I was woken by uncontrollable......food poison symptoms! There were four other members of our party and their stomachs were fine, but they were not overly impressed with their meals. Everyone did enjoy the atmosphere.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1jyNMw5sbi9Qkdd-WmI5Nw", "review_id": "7yBUNfeZ1lWPXkLs_fBZzA", "text": "Hillstone is fantastic and I appreciate that they mix it up with seasonal menu options. The place pays so much attention to the little details and serves up a great meal everytime. If you order a martini, half way through they will bring out a new frosted glass for it so that it stays cold! I've never experienced that until I went here. Seasonally they offer a sushi salad that is fantastic, the burgers are consistently awesome, the fresh fish is incredible and the ribs are dynamite. You can't go wrong with a single thing on the menu.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wNqwKWaRjClmcKsoJJRFow", "review_id": "dtjSWTh79hVP1cM8U9tgRQ", "text": "5 Stars for AMBIANCE, AMBIANCE, AMBIANCE. The exposed sandstone brick decor, with rich wood accents, low light and great background make this a sexy, sophisticated yet reasonably priced upscale place for a date or for an intimate gathering with a few friends. The service is also top notch and they have a nice selection of wine.\n\nI have to deduct two stars for the lack-luster prime rib which was so disappointing after a delicious starter salad. I had to give props for the creamy horseradish which singed my nasal passages and brought a few tears to my eye. The cut of meat was generous in size and cooked a perfect medium rare as I had asked but it was on the tough and dry side and completely lacking in flavor. I very seldom send back meals and since there was nothing wrong with the preparation, I chose to just endure it. \n\nSo sadly my first experience here was a bit of a wash after the less than stellar meal. That being said that atmosphere here is just so amazing I will have no choice but to return, if nothing else for cocktails. But I'm sure there's something on the menu that I'm bound to enjoy. I will just steer clear of the prime rib.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-DDCNxdtYwg2iQ-B0nmfGA", "review_id": "9KQTzKJk1sxBxj4oLPhkqQ", "text": "Very loud and boisterous and bustling, and thankfully we had a reservation, but spent a great evening here!  The service was fantastic, the food and drinks came out in a timely manner, and there doesn't really seem to be a bad seat in the house.  I went simple and had the cheeseburger and I'm still dreaming about the next time I can go back and have another, it was fantastic.  And then I doubled down and had the brownie and thought I'd died and gone to heaven.  And the wine list was pretty big with some interesting options.  I would go back in a second, just really decent American cuisine well-prepared and served with style.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pVDAcUrUBTz9RGselQfofg", "review_id": "0ViFDrTJXumXoTU6OTXLtg", "text": "All things seem SWEET!\n\nWe love this place.  We go 3-4 times per month mostly on Fridays for happy hour with full food served as well.  Prefer to sit in bar booth.  We get better service there.  No frosty martini refresher in bar though.\n\nSushi Press is favorite.  When they are \"out\" we are sad.\n\nThe thing is, after eating there so often, we notice almost everything is SWEET.  We love Hawiian Ribeye (sweet), all the salads, except perhaps blue cheese wedge (can't seem to get a dressing that is not sweet), ribs (sweet), sauces seem sweet in all ways.  Like the bread basket and straight up martinis.  They are not sweet:)\n\nLove the ambiance!\n\nWe've taken our little boy with no problems ever.\n\nWill keep going back!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lOvgjEkecLfVJwJriEjt2w", "review_id": "iJgpdZYbYREvhE9-pNE7FQ", "text": "Make a reservation! This place is hopping on Friday and Saturday nights, and probably most other nights as well. I was not prepared for how upscale this place is - I was a bit underdressed. Most men wearing button-downs and sportcoats and most women wearing a little black dress with heels. I can see this as a good place to take a first date to really knock their socks off with fanciness.\nI ordered a salad, which was tasty, but should have gone for the crispy chicken sandwich or one of the burgers - they looked delish! I will have to go again and do everything right this time :)", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "796lkdsDqrDCnChEfZ4gUA", "review_id": "oyW9LtBiNkcNhy0NZPpWCg", "text": "Great ambience.  Awesome patio.  The food is greatly overpriced, in my opinion.  But if you are looking for a casual, upscale place for dinner with friends, give it a shot.  The atmosphere is ideal.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 9, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "eshIqohS-9FMLdKOhTr2Ng", "review_id": "ks63gDFQhJPULzyMeIvk7Q", "text": "Hillstone, meet the Hillstone...Have a yabba dabba doo time, A dabba doo time, You'll have a gay old time!!! \n  I loved this place!! The food was awesome, the service was incredible, our server was super funny and the vibe of this place was so relaxing and fine!!\nMy favorite thing here was the Shrimp Coconut Sushi!! MUY DELICIOSO!!!!! Oh and the Ribs are a massive thing to behold, at first I though there was no way I would even finish half but I did, it was that good I guess that eating it was a very smooth journey of pure meaty goodness that I was able to accomplish to about 3/4 of the way that was because I was full to the heart!! We really enjoyed and loved this place!! We cannot wait to go back again and sink our teeth into another dish of pure goodness!! This place is a must for those who haven't decided to go on in!! Thank us later!!! :)  High five and an A+++", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "efsFj9GrwYztcfXOx3XWJA", "review_id": "qD49WgbxC7crM1DkW01O4g", "text": "Super commercial, but definitely the best veggie burger in town! Seriously, no other restaurant even comes close to this one.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gZh20k4pHAzOgFZECcEhfw", "review_id": "FOTdLdQPqMdTRTuwCeH1fA", "text": "Really good French Dip sandwich!!  Asked for some horseradish and they asked \"regular or strong\" asked for the strong...meh..was ok, nothing special. But...the sandwich was  awesome!!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oyMXj15h_05LXaw-RH1C4Q", "review_id": "-XHjkl2qv-IhOuWUxpxF6Q", "text": "I was in Phoenix for business and found this place based on yelp reviews.  I must say, this place is absolutely delicious!!  For starters, the service was very knowledgeable and friendly.  The chef's were extremely creative which led to my questions that the servers explained in completeness.  Lets get to the food... \n\nI came with 3 co-workers and all of our meals were delicious.  I had the pork ribs and they were fantastic.  I was able to substitute the sides for whatever I wanted without a problem.  Everything came out delicious!  The ribs were fall-off the bone, some of the best ribs I've had.  Extremely tender and not overwhelmed with sauce.  Highly recommend this establishment.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8pkUfVTNhoGYFO9aui7oCg", "review_id": "bx4dH38vvKOdx4mGVAKImg", "text": "Outstanding food, service and atmosphere. Super posh layout and bar and restaurant open up to the natural beauty of Arizona beauty,so fresh clean air flows through. Spectacular atmosphere.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PXlvgzU25CBGA0JHzzpmOQ", "review_id": "mGwjpficGl6SZyPQkREanQ", "text": "I remember driving by here on the way to Ruth's Chris back when we were first moving to the area, thinking \"we should come back and try that place!\"...finally, almost a year later, we did.  It's definitely a five star restaurant, for the price.  The prices are reasonable, the service is the fastest I've experienced in my life, and the food was great!  We did have almost an hour wait--but the fish pond outside made the wait seem much shorter.  I would actually give a 5 star score if a) they hadn't run out of prime rib and we had wanted the beef dip and b) the waiter hadn't forgotten to put our (non-alcoholic) drinks on our bill, then asked if it was \"ok\" to add it after giving us the bill.  Normally when a minor mistake is made on a bill ($10-$15ish for four of us), the restaurant will comp it.  Normally with you order something and a server comes back 5 minutes later to tell you that they're out of that item, especially when there's such a limited menu, they'll do something nice for you, right?  I thought the \"free\" drinks were to compensate us for the lack of prime rib, but apparently not...\n\nWe'll definitely go back.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "el_BsZHqhCZK_VG27TyPBA", "review_id": "_v_5n1H0xC08CalgMvYCSw", "text": "I had a very nice meal here, definitely a place I'd return to. The place is comfortable, looks great, and has a nice ambience to it.\n\nI ordered the Hawaiian ribeye, with a loaded baked potato. The steak was very good, cooked a perfect medium rare, with a not-overwhelmingly sweet glaze. The potato was pretty decent as well. For dessert, I asked to be surprised with whatever they recommended, and was served a tasty ice cream sundae.\n\nIt was very good, on my short list for places to go for a nice night out.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1rFD1Hli-rOzbD2xPUYDWQ", "review_id": "EQNaoJkd5E_vcHdky9_T-g", "text": "The atmosphere at Hillstone, no matter which city or location, is always great!  Contemporary, sophisticated vibe in upscale room makes me want to return.  I ate by myself at the bar, but enjoyed chatting with the bar tender and the person next  to me.  I recommend the seared ahi!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HmKXcd6gNPbozmG_5oeBEQ", "review_id": "--eCF-PFRMtXzu1526dftg", "text": "While considering dining options for our Phoenix trip I skipped over Hillstone once I saw it was affiliated with Houstons.  Chain....skip.  Imagine my surprise then when we were heading back from hiking at the Grand Canyon and we were tired, covered in clay, starving and in desperate need of food and a drink.  We skipped the idea of even going back to our hotel to shower as it was on the later side (9:45PM).  We drove by Hillstone, I recalled the mostly favorable reviews, it was open so we pulled in.  SO glad we did.  We had such a delightful experience at the bar.  The bartender was awesome....from picking out the perfect french white to his service, we had a great experience.\n\nBest part of the meal...the veggie burger.  Might of been one of the best things I ate while in PHX.  Worst...rainbow roll.  They were out of the roll we wanted and the bartender said this one would be great.  It's not sushi if it's rolled with a thick mayo-crab mixture.  yuck.  I want to taste the fish. \n\nHillstone has a fantastic patio and great open floor plan. \n\nTwo tired hikers thank you for a great evening!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kSyETvyqGhEVwNWbCrIX7Q", "review_id": "34LYgZRjqI5KNaOOwzqR6g", "text": "This was our first time here. I loved the layout of the patio and restaurant itself.  \nWe ordered New York's and the Hawaiian Rib-eye.  Everything was cooked to perfection!  And thank you for putting real bacon on the loaded baked potato.  The baked potato needed more stuff though...  kinda dry, but good.\n\nThe brownie on a vanilla custard and topped with ice cream with a Carmel sauce... OMG... Fantastic way to get your sugar high on!\n\nOver all Service was awesome, Food was perfect, noise level was moderate.... We had a great time!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F_W5KsGiL_sfHrkK2SC5Tw", "review_id": "YVjo7G9IcnYjzqpjzKrGFg", "text": "The Thai steak salad is overdressed, overpriced,  overhyped and underwhelming.  The french dip looked delicious.  I know better for next time.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EduMl1ICkhWdyN4OF5FQHA", "review_id": "ZiYB34WHyhN5aZMZSV86Ng", "text": "This is the perfect spot if you're looking an intimate date or a Girls Night Out or a celebration dinner or a family gathering. Basically any time. Try the veggie burger -- it's my favorite burger in the entire valley. Oh and the Greyhound! I could wax poetic about this drink, but won't. Instead, I'll just tell you that ordering just one guarantees a happy ending to any night. And yes, feel free to interpret that any way you want.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ejXvxuLImj6lOcQ8HS5Ffg", "review_id": "_0ZRxsPR_FprhfmXCNMR5w", "text": "My absolute favorite veggie burger is at Hillstone! I also love the sushi, the thai roll is excellent. I always sit at the bar, and I highly recommend the margarita. Fresh squeezed fruit juices and good tequila - goes down real easy. The staff are always on their game, always professional and truly like getting to know you.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7sHbMV4PNPdt-XA9_y9D1w", "review_id": "0wt9xjOD5H5fZ-bAHCEcqA", "text": "Went to Hillstone for the second time on Thursday evening, and they are 2 for 2. The service was excellent, the food amazing, and the atmosphere very enjoyable!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YVK9az5yUFbpQchy0DYUeA", "review_id": "_A-mZzKohQPmV9QGKsiBDQ", "text": "This is the best restaurant in Arizona if you love (1) amazing food (2) exceptional ambiance and (3) best in class service.  If you are visiting in Arizona, and want the best of the best go here.  I have done all the fancy steak houses, ruth chris, maestro's etc., but this is the best place to go for a great night of dining with friends.  It's only missing a couple things, (a) easy parking (the place is freaking packed all the time) and (b) a great view (it's on camelback).  But hey, camelback is on the new monopoly board so perhaps I stand corrected.  But no views.  Sit at the bar for the most fun.  The bartenders are AMAZING and fun!  Surprise yourself with the sushi roll, and don't forget to try the salmon appetizer.  YuMSville.  Since it is my favorite in greater phoenix area (so far that is) I give it my top raking!  See you there!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pk5T0OFCbl8mIKkKYyglWQ", "review_id": "RJ5zxwj1bvzJQvhI67zDYA", "text": "Awful has a new name.  Hillstone.  Just awful; service food...the whole thing.  Food was cold and poor quality.  Service, they just didn't care.  A tab of $187 one would assume you would get mediocre service but nope. I recommend taking your money elsewhere.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_GVAV2LjUWEs9fGjslex_A", "review_id": "AtKEHMkMHL62CDi1qpyp6w", "text": "Great place for Date Night; I had the prime rib with a salad and my wife had the chicken with salad... food was great and the service is excellent.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0VExqsOAcyzvuPXRuJCVWA", "review_id": "yd_-8-xvUZZX1vjO9E145w", "text": "Best affordable wine list in the valley. The food is fantastic and the service is even better. Love this place. Think I'll go there for lunch today :)", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DPNlfvMdVxR2EJM4YMmyUQ", "review_id": "_Ib4EF_QulKfQ9mAsU-xag", "text": "DON'T EXPECT HOUSTON'S!\n\nWe heard Houston's became Hillstone so as very loyal customers to Houston's (going 2+ times per month) for years, we were excited to try Hillstone on Camelback. What a disappointment! \n\nThe service was just awful, very cold and impersonal; one person in our group said \"hoity toity,\" and the food was more expensive and not as quality compared to Houston's menu. Everything about Hillstone is the opposite of Houston's. Where the seating and atmosphere at Houston's was warm and inviting, at Hillstone it is cold and impersonal. \n\nYes, obviously much money was spent on Hillstone but in our opinion, to its disadvantage because of its slight ostentatious presentation. It is pretty but something about it felt off.\n\nWe tried Hillstone two times in case the first time was a fluke but our experience was the same as the first. Bummer for them because at our favorite restaurants we always tip 30-45% of our bill.\n\nIn their defense two things:\n1) Our experience was from the first year it opened which I noticed there are so many similar reviews to mine from that time, so maybe they made some adjustments and,\n\n2) Maybe they are not trying to be like Houston's which is fine for them but not for us. We miss Houston's and wanted a version of it. Hillstone is not it. So we will keep searching.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "I7cmAxgziIMO-XB4rF0XTA", "review_id": "avdO1ZW1wLaTvWLbvOox8Q", "text": "My husband and I were formerly Houston's Fans.  We were not wowed when Hillstone first opened because we expected that the old food recipes would carry over.  Obviously, when a beloved restaurant for the food and service is closed or changed it is like losing a boyfriend of girlfriend!  Life will never be the same.\n\nA few months ago, I brought my sister in for lunch and we ordered the special,  Loup de Mer with Marcona almonds (it is now listed on the menu) and the saut\u00e9ed Swiss chard.  Wow!  It was fabulous. The fish was moist and flavorful and the skin crisped!  As always, the vegetable sides are creative and flavorful.  My 5 year old niece ignored her gigantic adult size burger and dug into her mother's fish.  Obviously her mother was ecstatic!  \n\nMy husband and I are now finding that Hillstone is our go to restaurant for hamburgers, French prime dip, and the fish again.  My husband had the chicken salad this past weekend and loved it.  Also, the kale salad with a hint of mint is very addictive.\n\nThe service, especially at the bar, has risen to Houston's quality service both friendly and helpful.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qxnFi49a-i0O_t_RROWYdg", "review_id": "L6sM65cIEWlVyvip-oIOdg", "text": "3 stars only because the old location, Houston's, was way better and had my heart and the 5 stars.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z-Hd56zWkLXzzmU_9Doe8A", "review_id": "j379yOS2ySBTWKQqlLWdKw", "text": "The food was wonderful. The service is amazing. The waitstaff was so friendly and helpful.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3ZnCGqeaJP5VDXnx_roIXQ", "review_id": "OU6J4HEx1RFPcTfg1-U0Rw", "text": "Impressive!!  Last time I was here, it was 10 years ago and a very shitty Mexican restaurant named Chevys.   The food is great and its owned by Houstons (it has the same vibe).  Our only disappointment is the one page menu.  They just don't offer a lot of variety.   There are not a lot of appetizers and nothing special or discounted for Happy Hour.   They look like they have a sushi bar, but then they have only 6 or seven rolls??\n\nBecause of their location in the Biltmore corridor, ya gotta have happy hour deals!  We would go again!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ofdXArgJdUSHj7WgeL1zWA", "review_id": "ONYQD6aMwg2i-E59J-WUtQ", "text": "For years, Houston's/Hillstone's has been a favorite of mine. The food items are so consistently excellent and the service is second to none.\nThe bill is on the high side for what you get, but to me it's worth it.\nI have never found pork ribs and key lime pie better than here. Yes, the Loup de Mer on my last visit was fantastic. Then there are the vegetables...yum, yum. I will be back!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CB1Fvr9t4hoZT-iz2v5Jnw", "review_id": "hZkwRiq8_2kpSTcv3Qe_DA", "text": "I have been twice in a month which is a definite +  Both times the food great, perfectly cooked prime rib, sides delicious. Spicy tuna roll great, margaritas nice but a little small. Service great first time, second time everyone but my waitress took care of me lol, had to give tip to the person I saw the most. This is the only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5. I will go back soon, prob will sit at bar and avoid that all together.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ncCSMaszZYkNS596yYwesg", "review_id": "2IQ0ftYIC5-Busl9ZtS8Bw", "text": "Had lunch and it was excellent.  We had the Hawaiian Rib Eye and the Thai Steak Salad and they were both super.  The steak was perfectly cooked, juicy and great favor with fresh french fries.  The salad was spicy with large pieces of perfectly cooked fillet. The margaritas were tasty as was the fresh chips and guacamole.  Service was good and the atmosphere was modern and attractive.  There is a great looking patio and the bar was spacious and comfy.  I would recommend this any time for a great dining experience. PS. KeyLime was a hit with us.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "myLlIKARGcfV9rU2IwOeqw", "review_id": "f3gvr4k9eVKhPn2alwwrzg", "text": "Always delicious and classy!\n\nPros:\nTeam service\nTriple filtered water in chilled glass\nDaily specials\nMargarita (freshly squeezed)\nThai steak salad\nHawaiian rib eye\nKey lime pie- yum!!!!\n\nMy mom and I had a late lunch here Wednesday. We truly enjoyed the ambiance, food, and service!  With so many restaurants in the biltmore area it can be tough to choose where to go.  Thank goodness we chose Hillstone!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ofPkm7BTBJeaD0OkmZNdNQ", "review_id": "HtOS53oiBEa6CpfrzxsQIw", "text": "It's a Houston's at the Biltmore w/a different name. Still lots of fun and actually I like this location because of the fun patio and bar. More open concept than the Houston's on Scottsdale. And a cool little fountain in the corner. Same yummy food- Hawaiian ribeye, baby back ribs, key lime pie...\nFun and lively on fri and sat nights. Just wish they had the artichokes year round. They always seem to be out when I want them the most. Tired of hearing \"they just aren't big enough..\"", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KvWny9qUZJKrqo_LYesgSg", "review_id": "9-Yyw_cxFxm4iJgXQOEdiA", "text": "Ohh this place was delicious.  I ordered the Hawaiin ribeye and it melted in my mouth and the flavor just exploded!  I loved it!  The baked potato was piled high and I could probably eat that steak over and over again.  Their california roll was very tasty - assuming it must have been real crab - with a \"c\"!  We also ordered the salmon and mango roll which wasn't all that great, but definitely edible.  The wait for a Friday night around 8 pm was about 15-20 minutes which was not bad at all.\n\nService was impeccable.  Very attentive and different people catering to our needs which was nice.  Drinks were always refilled in a timely manner and they checked on us just enough to make it not seem obnoxious.  I will definitely come back here again and try other menu items.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jvg0Iv2a67hjZqVdyF4aAQ", "review_id": "ZPpK-Wfu6xFQ-vRYgHc34Q", "text": "The place has the best Riesling in the world! Went here on sat night and had the spinach dip ( so good) and for dinner we had Thai steak salad $20 (amazing!) and the Hawaiian rib eye $34 (yummy) and for desert we had the key lime pie, which was great but the ice cream dessert was not good at all, over all the food was amazing but the price was a little high", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "68cAcBB9MeZD9G-jWIi6Uw", "review_id": "G5i6swGzeS8hcRGxyl9QSw", "text": "I love everything about this place. The atmosphere is so inviting and I'm always a sucker for any twinkle lights and candles. The patio is beautiful and plan on making my way there once it cools down. I've been to this location twice and the food has always been outstanding. Some of the BEST spinach dip ever and this place has one of my top 5 burgers. The shoestring fries that accompany it are delicious! Last trip we splurged after I read about the hot fudge sundae. OMG. I'm still thinking about it!! Great place for date night. Excellent service. Great food. Can think of zero negatives! Well...maybe that I can't afford to go every night!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HkcQQwAbP_kI9tgK4DQaoQ", "review_id": "zVSizx9h9o0dB8SHra45vA", "text": "I can not write enough good things about Hillstone and my dining experience.  Every time my wife and I dine at Hillstone's we are provided excellent service that goes over and above.  All the employees are extremely knowledgeable about the menu items and their ingredients, which allows them to make recommendations to fit your dietary needs.  Plus for the Gluten Free Avenger.  The quality of food produced in Hillstone's kitchen is amazing, so amazing that I have never had a bad meal.  Yes, not once have I had a bad meal.  High quality food with a fair price point considering the service, atmosphere, and menu options.  \n\nThis is my favorite restaurant in the Valley, hands down.  I am extremely impressed by the menu, service, atmosphere choices of patio, bar, and inside sitting.  Only negative comment is that when they are busy, they are BUSY, you have to wait.  But to be expected from a superb restaurant that can reproduce high quality food and service every time.  \n\nMenu Pros:  \nSalmom\nTrout, if they bring it back\nHawaiian rib eye\nThe sushi.  Yea, highly impressed.  Knocks most places out of the park.\nbake\nNice little house salad.  Simple but amazing.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Yx9b96yowfHTDxC2pQuMmQ", "review_id": "t8CV25SOssxuUZLV3w8WmQ", "text": "Everything looked wonderful, I wish I could have tried it all.  The atmosphere is wonderful, really nice bar area!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4D4UzEOu-QG4-jkyfynhPQ", "review_id": "YZ-_9HJOnhq2kLVX_RUEKA", "text": "I've been to Hillstone several times and I always enjoy each time \nSome of their dishes are absolutely wonderful... \nI somehow always manage to get their sushi and it is always good\nNot the best but definitely good\nThe service is always really great\nIt is a pretty dim restaurant and can be chilly sometimes...\nOn my last visit I wanted to have a drink with my dinner so since I was having sushi, a rainbow roll, so I was thinking a sake bomb.\nMight seem a little odd for the place but I was just feeling it...\nCome to find out, they do not carry sake\nBut they do have Kirin...\nOur server was nice enough to go and check to see if the bar had any sake...\nTurns out, they had one last small bottle of sake...\nI was happy and I would have been happy even if they didn't have the sake but...\nFor the server to go out of his way to check... It made me happy\nGreat service...\nI had my sushi and it was good\nMy sake bomb was wonderful...\nIt was a cool experience...\nA bunch of the servers would walk by and notice my sake bomber and make comments like \n\"Sushi and sake go together, idk why we don't carry it all the time\"\nAnd\n\"\"People ask for sakebombers but we usually don't carry it\"\n\nMaybe something that will get to the owners/managers...\n\nOverall Hillstone is great and the service is always wonderful...", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gFMiQKHxyVP8D6TAvlz4bg", "review_id": "xSEk14q8wfoC8bC2wYQgEA", "text": "My absolutely FAVORITE place EVER!! Seriously I've been going to Houston's concept restaurants since I was a teenager and this along with all the others never disappoints. The Hawaiian Ribeye is melt in your mouth delicious and I dream about it... seriously! Service is always amazing (especially Tom at the bar) and I am full and happy every single time I leave! If it was just a tad bit less expensive I would be there weekly but unfortunately it is a once every couple months type of place for me. That's ok though it gives me time to miss it!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9ebaAGLVIgGKpDLFwmvaiQ", "review_id": "wO5xfMqC1MqesgYthjJGnQ", "text": "Two words: French Martini. I love the atmosphere, food & cocktails. Perfect place to indulge. Don't skip the sushi it is amazing!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m-KukDHoMGdkmE74hUsc4g", "review_id": "85zahc8A8l9sdiH03r0R0w", "text": "Best ribs ($30) that I've had in Phoenix thus far, hands down. It's even better than Bobby Q's (much less fat on the Hillstone ones). The french fries and coleslaw that come with it are of equal quality and bursting with flavor.  Loooooove!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wxvnh37nR7tsB1wb8404Ng", "review_id": "hMmqhxrmqnt1ZjFYUkd2eA", "text": "We were lucky we found Hillstone. We were shopping at the Biltmore and wanted to eat dinner nearby. Hillstone is just a short drive East on Camelback from the mall. \n\nWe were greeted by our hostess who asked us how we were doing. Well, it was a hard day as we had to say goodbye to our family cat that morning. Our evening at Hillstone was the perfect salve to soothe our sorrows.\n\nThe ambiance is dark wood and dim lighting. Though the expansive dining room was nearly full, it was quiet enough for us to talk in a low voice. Even the nearby open kitchen was barely audible. \n\nWe settled into our most comfortable booth for a splendid meal. We were not famished so we ordered light. My wife had the California roll and tabbouleh salad; both were delicious with an unusual sauce on the rolls. I had one of the best fish sandwiches ever. The perfectly breaded fish was cooked to perfection. It was served with a flavorful sauce that harmoniously melded with the fish. I ordered a side of perfectly cooked and spiced fries. It was all too much food as I suggested the fish could be served sans bun but with the fries; just call it fish and chips. It was simply delicious.\n\nThe hot fudge sundae and cappuccino were our desserts. Again, perfectly prepared and delicious. \n\nThe ambiance and food were only surpassed by the outstanding service. The attentive waitstaff were genuinely service oriented. Our waitress Katie even comped our dessert after hearing about our cat. Now that is how you give a great first impression. We will definitely be back.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i2TRnWtvxxwJuynRKrw35Q", "review_id": "kxXGJHk0MpD2rr9-o-wEug", "text": "How have I not reviewed this place yet?!\n\nSo sweetly dark and romantic.  Gorgeous menu.  Beautiful plating.  The staff is dressed so you feel like you are in a *very expensive* restaurant.  The wine is delicious - I don't care what you drink.  The bar is pleasant to sit in.  The company of other diners is welcomed, not annoying.\n\nI have eaten so many things here - both off of my own plate as well as the plates of my co-diners - and it is all exquisite.\n\nI'm not joking - if you are in town for ONE SOLITARY NIGHT... eat at Hillstone.\n\nThe koi pond, the salad, the fries in their cute little carrier, the kitchen staff, the booths...\n\nMmmmm.\n\nSix stars.  Seriously.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KK_2vxqNug1wQhVo22soQw", "review_id": "CLICQj0ArZPb9o50YIRbhA", "text": "Beau & I enjoyed dinner at the bar this past weekend and, remarkably, missed the crowd, that arrived approximately 15 minutes later. It's taking me months to allow this restaurant it's own flavor compared to its previous life as Houston's, also at a nearby former location. Dining at the bar does elevate the fun for people watching!\n\nService is excellent. Salads (Caesar with roasted chicken, Thai noodle steak salad) truly hit the spot. Roasted artichoke appetizer caught other patrons' eyes; perhaps it was our total unabashed enjoyment of the tasty, fun finger food. \n\nWine list appeared short - should we have asked for a complete list to find broader Red selection in $30-$50 price points? \n\nWe appreciate the consistency of Hillstone and their ability to make the evening meal a memorable event.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gO71ikoIl4SzgQZtrkNFxg", "review_id": "FWvlzdqoSMMhrcoJy_9rAQ", "text": "Hillstone is good... but it's not Houston's. I was devastated when i found out they are closing the Houston's in Scottsdale next year and heard that Hillstone is basically the same, (it replaced the Houston's in Phoenix). I work right across the street, so finally I figured I'd give it a shot.\n\nThe restaurant is beautiful, the staff is nice, but the Caesar salad (my favorite) was terrible compared to Houston's. There was corn in it, which I'm not totally understanding and some larger clumps of lettuce that made the salad uneven and harder to share. I'm afraid to try to the burger... but in fairness, the salmon appetizer was just as good.\n\nCONCLUSION: Don't close Houston's. It's better. End of story.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KlFeveRTUtwt9UJYW6Y0Wg", "review_id": "QRMHQVkm95sUtYKnAbBN9A", "text": "The food is great, service is great. Atmosphere is great. Staff is friendly and professional. You'll enjoy your dining experience.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4P9VlxUcoDIv_HQH05MzpA", "review_id": "clFnhbwQlf2wWb1_APKqSw", "text": "I took my girlfriend here because she had liked it from before. She has an acquired tasted for fine (cough, expensive) dining. \n\nWe came here and the parking lot was small so we had to parked some distance away in the Biltmore parking lot and had to walk a bit to get here.\n\nWe had gotten a nice table by the bar but this place was packed and somewhat loud. They do not have a smoking patio. \n\nThe food was delicious. I had the filet mignon and she had the seared ahi tuna. She also had quite a bit of sashimi. She really likes sashimi. The service was pretty good and we went home with a little left overs since my girlfriend doesn't really eat that much in one sitting. I figured, be prepared to pay a few hundred and I was correct. \n\nOverall, this place is pretty good.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1jyNMw5sbi9Qkdd-WmI5Nw", "review_id": "OmSz4PUxE539Qv6aiMpM4w", "text": "Have you ever had a craving for sushi and a baked potato? I found myself in this situation last weekend while on a date with my husband. Luckily, we were at Hillstone, where I was able to hook myself up with a spicy tuna roll and a baked potato. Mmmmmm!!! They also have a Rosemary foccicia with marinated olives appetizer which is delicious, and at $3 is a great deal!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hmRRMOQlhy5h0HBRTo0HCQ", "review_id": "N2qjYwmp5Fja_LWf6boswg", "text": "Hillstone always does it right.  Every time we go in(1-3 per month) is an excellent experience.  Usually a wait so cocktails at the bar will do just fine. On Occasion we will bring our 15 year old son.  He loves to stand by the open view kitchen and watch the chefs work.  Great move by management by surprising him with a side of fries while we wait.   \n\nService from start to finish is always on point.  Hawaiian Rib-Eye, Prime Rib and the Spinach dip are my favorite.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cM6K0yyr99znGq1rsOVJZQ", "review_id": "y35GGIeiUxoAjnQOHzzMVQ", "text": "Their food was super delish. Their portions were huge so next time I prob would have split the plate. Def would go again", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 13, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "fYuX1PTENpzA7uMyFQzOsA", "review_id": "uOcmyiC5DZwQcpqtBWvblQ", "text": "I know this is a chain and found that there is one in SF. We ended up coming here for a late lunch after picking up the husband and daughter from the airport when they flew into Phoenix to celebrate my Gram's 90th. My mom had yet to come here and the fact that this used to be Houston's which used to be located across the street which well, everything that once was has changed in Phoenix. \n\nMy mom ordered the artichoke and claimed it was one of the best she ever had. I had one of the best house side salads ever. It had all sorts of goodies from beets to goat cheese to hidden gems of avocado. Perfect. The husband had a French Dip he said he would fly back to have again and the DD ordered seared Ahi (she is much more adventurous than I) and loved it. \n\nService was friendly, we left full and I look forward to another experience with Hillstone.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pds5GgsBQHpsEdQM73QTJw", "review_id": "p_LaONWElOcX584QG4KUYA", "text": "We tried to make a reservation for a party of seven and were told by Alecia that they could not accommodate us. She did not attempt to make alternate arrangements and was condescending in the process. We were extremely disappointed and will be taking our business elsewhere.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pxnb0sxtR_AXu86tLkn4Mg", "review_id": "BcPX2fc2IJ7YhvrxH2rL-A", "text": "We've been staunch supporters of Hillstone for years, bringing many guests as well as special events to their tables.  Lately, I am saddened to say, there has been a gradual decline.  The wonderful soups are gone and our favorite, the Thai salad, was full (and I mean full!) of peanuts and tonight, no mint.  And the brownie has shrunk, though the price did not (when mentioned to the hostess, I was told this downsizing was the result of some NY regulation--WHAT??)  Regrettably, not the only examples.\nThis place was OUR PLACE for notable meals--great venue, sterling service and consistent meals.  While the venue is still top notch and the service is timely and professional, the food is waning.  We'll be taking our restaurant money elsewhere--it's like losing a good friend.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LaEj3VpQh7bgpAZLzSRRrw", "review_id": "oz_k2IOBpG9lsvxSii7BMg", "text": "Christmas dinner (again?) at the Hillstone! It was a late decision to finally pick this place, how late? We could only get reservation either at 5:15pm or 8:30pm, yeah... So we decided to be the early birds and arrived at 5:15pm, and wow, this place is quite full, and it's a very mixed crowd at 5pm, you can see family with young children, couples, and friends or colleagues, this has to be good, right?\n\nThe restaurant itself is very big, plus a big patio/outdoor seating. Interior lighting is to the dark side in my opinion, but at least the tables are not so close to each other, the seating arrangements were nicely done that you would feel spacious.\n\nAfter a few minutes of discussion, three of us decided to share the Smoked Salmon appetizer, two had the Hawaiian Ribeye and I took the waiter's recommendation,  Loup de Mar it is! So here is a bit recap:\n\nThai Tuna Sushi Roll - No, we did not order this, yet it somehow showed up on our table when the waiter decided to say it's on the house (but we all know they must have made a mistake on orders), but hey, it's free, we can at least have a try! Interesting enough, this sushi roll had a thinly and a little shinny rice paper wrapped outside of the rice, I assume it can keep the roll stay in shape, and it's a little chewy. This roll was to our surprise, pretty good! It has a taste of coconut, macadamia nuts, jalapeno and avocado. The sweetness and spiciness went well together!\n\nHawaiian Ribeye - Both medium rare steak came to the table with some 'serious burns', it was later I found out that's caused by the sweet glaze outside of the steak. The steak was cooked well, but a bit too sweet for me, and the baked potato was very big!\n\nLoup de Mar - Grilled Seabass with Butternut Squash over some mariana/tomato sauce, very good combination! However, I personally dislike the presentation of this dish. First, I had expected to see a filet of seabass, instead, i got this center-opened, tilapia looking fish with skin and TAIL, was it all necessary? And the randomness of so many crushed pieces of almonds all over the fish, I guess i shouldn't have too much expectation. But really, I thought you would only see fish tails in Chinese food, lol. The fish was cooked a bit oily, to my guess, because it had the skin on, you just need some extra oil to prevent it sticking on the pan.  I was very glad on choosing the butternut squash, with the sourness from mariana/ tomato sauce, it complimented well with the a bit oily fish. \n\nSmoked salmon appetizer - We all really liked this! The fish was so soft that it just melted to your mouse like a salmon-flavored butter. Really wish we could have this before the entree!  BUT, our seem-to-be-in-a-rush waiter literally grabbed the plate with 1/3 of fish left, without asking, and took off... excuse me? If we didn't receive the dish until later, at least give us a bit more time to eat!\n\nSo this is the order of how we have received our food, the appetizer we actually ordered came 5 mins after the entrees were served.\n\nService overall was attentive, however, the waiter or kitchen staff first messed up our appetizer order with another table, although we took a freebie, our actual appetizer didn't come till we already started eating the main dishes. Then the waiter took the unfinished dish without asking, and some other helper came to grab my plate, then asked if i was done, it was only 6:30 by the time we were done, why are you guys in such a hurry? I know you want to clean out the finished plates, but next time, please ask before you have your hand on the plate!\n\nWith both of the appetizers being very nice, a just a-ok for entrees, and somewhat 'interesting' serving staff, I couldn't pass to give a 3-star rating.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c3SiKV6Rgk5WadWyS2nycA", "review_id": "S7YrsyyyoKdL9eeQd5YP3w", "text": "This has always been one of our go too restaurants.  On our last visit as we were enjoying the last bit of a bottle of wine.  Servers picked up 1/2 full water glasses, and swarmed our table, they wanted us out.  we were a party of 4 had enjoyed our dinner and we were just finishing up.  This was just flat out rude and very disappointing.  Since when should you feel rushed to finish your bottle of wine.  Not sure we will go back.  I expect great service.  There are plenty of great restaurants here in Scottsdale.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iPuiVU0Wbq_p_i_VwrqiMg", "review_id": "zSud9KNJYMSueynl4VLwAg", "text": "Hillstone: you are overrated. You think you are better than you are. Every time I go, I am disappointed and my friends say we are never coming back. \nWe sure miss Houston's in the Biltmore. You tried, but it's not the same. \nThere are so many great places in Phoenix. Hillstone is good. Not great.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u-UhI_phJy_Hb83dUa8mnQ", "review_id": "cCpOqeHeKQxrBQkJVLjmBA", "text": "I came in Sunday to have a nice meal with family before catching my flight. Although we had many choices to choose from in the Phoenix area, I'm glad we picked this place. The food was good and the service was superior. I was surprised to find out it was a chain restaurant as I always have lower expectations. I loved our server Gabby. She had a beautiful big smile that only seemed to be contagious. She was charming, knowledgeable and professional. With a table of 6 she patiently answered all our questions and served our table with accuracy and timeliness. I loved the Thai tuna sushi! Overall, a fantastic experience. I will definitely return on my next visit.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bqoc9e1PZUWgGI6Odc_70w", "review_id": "xzMpsMj55QlgemXRDXbrhQ", "text": "Went to meet my mom for lunch last Friday with my little guy.  Instead of being greeted by the host staff, Carol walked up to me and announced that my stroller won't fit in the restaurant and that she would have to take it in the back.  What?  Ok...  This Britax B-Ready apparently warranted a scolding.  Carol was so incredibly rude and my stroller would have easily fit at a table- minus a chair.  What exactly is their procedure for wheelchairs or other special needs devices?  Do they simply not fit or are they not pleasing enough to the eye to accommodate?  They might want to come up with a better story and take a more discerning eye to the host staff.  I've always had such great experiences here in the past; what a disappointment.  We'll be over at Chelsea's.  They're cool with my wheels.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Vn_XO4CfIVVtbCk8PBSxmg", "review_id": "QM6ywObkpBNRznAB2NrUuA", "text": "Great atmosphere great service.  I have had several of there dishes and I haven't had anything that I didn't like.  My favorite dish to order is the Thai Noodle salad with beef.  It's addicting you will be thinking about this salad days after you have eaten it.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MCN8CRg6cLQjELgzDbT8Sg", "review_id": "AFjtTIOpaUPvNGd6hjHgZA", "text": "Always great going to Hillstone for dinner! The Hawaiian Ribeye just doesn't get any better! It seems as if they changed the fries a little bit. I happen to like the old way better, but I'm not complaining!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QLAQWIFQV0w7YfyJHi4mFg", "review_id": "pEoPtxmuSwF5dOImTS7caw", "text": "So...my fianc\u00e9  and I road tripped our way to Scottsdale to knock out the 'Arizona' Hillstone/Bandera we had yet to visit. Went to Hillstone for an early dinner before catching the MAVS game. Charlotte was our waitress. She was awesome. So was the smoked salmon, veggie plate and burger that we scarfed down. \nThis location was phenom. The architecture was beautiful. Loved the open bar concept and the sculpture. Really added a special ambiance to the evening. \nAbove and beyond as usual!!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q_EnzoEIHLqmsGIQMIuyjQ", "review_id": "rXSvc3Hy84NIp_KJxHtybA", "text": "Just came back from Paris and ate at two- and three- Michelin star rated restaurants. Hillstone's food is honestly comparable.  The ambience is lovely, masculine, and cozy; it attracts a more established crowd. Ernest Hemingway would have loved this place. Service is top-notch. I've ordered everything and am never disappointed.  Best food in town hands down!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "why2I12KmPks4g-1XNrNGA", "review_id": "DYt8kX04bHwwU0reCsPCeQ", "text": "We came during a weekday lunch, so they were quite busy. We got seated within a few minutes, no biggie. We got approached by 3 different servers before our actual server came over, which was a little confusing.  \n\nWe ordered a California Roll to share, I got the Prime Rib dip and my mom got a chicken sandwich. The roll was OK, I've had better. The dip was pretty tasty and the fries that came with it were well seasoned and crispy- just how I like 'em.\n\nThe service here was exceptional. The food, considering the price, just didn't really do it for me. For a $50+ lunch, I wish it was a little more memorable. \n\nWhat I did dig tho, were the giant fish outside who practically jump out of the water when you sit by their little \"pond\" thing. Besides the service, they were my favorite thing there.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MLNXzph9nlCXGiSuv5G5Yg", "review_id": "dMlz6TDlxh0w8EzE6Xuskg", "text": "Came here with a couple of family members on a Wednesday night.  One of them had a gift card and was eager to give this place a shot.  Its a good thing she had a gift card because the prices were on the high side.  I sort of expected that given this place is in the Biltmore area, and I'm usually willing to pay a premium if the food matches the hype.  Did it?\n\nThe place was packed, so before I could even think about my food I had to shout across the table just to hold a conversation.  Yeah, its loud in there.  Our server was very friendly, though we had to ask her repeatedly to speak up to hear her over the noise.  \n\nWe started with the grilled artichokes with remoulade.  This hit the spot since I love artichokes and each had a perfect char.  For my main course, I got the French Dip (in part because my brother claimed it was the best in town).  It was one of the better ones I've had as they used good quality cuts of meat for the sandwich.  For dessert I shared a brownie with nuts and ice cream with the table.  It was adequate, but didn't wow me.\n\nSo let's get to the price breakdown.  Artichokes?  $13.  French Dip w/side salad?  $25.  Brownie?  $12.  So before tip, it was $60 just for the food I ordered (never mind the food my other two family members ordered).  Maybe its just me, but if I'm gonna drop that much dough, I'd better be getting a fantastic meal.  The meal, sadly, was not fantastic.  It was adequate, even good in some spots, but not fantastic.  And the items I ordered were actually on the cheaper end of the menu.  Most of their main entree items are $35 and up.  \n\nWhat this place brings to the table in terms of friendly service, an elegant atmosphere, and artfully crafted food simply doesn't measure up in terms of intimacy, flavor, or prices.  I might be tempted to try this place again on AZ Restaurant Week or another promotion when restaurants like this slash their prices, but would not come here again on a regular night.  Not enough bang for the buck.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sLL6rIB6-fZSzjtS0LLLQg", "review_id": "sNLABq1V9_XIQq0gvzmoYg", "text": "Fantastic, one of the best chain restaurants one can hope for. Atmosphere is 5/5. Food is 4/5 but very good. Limited wine list, but some quality options (which was actually quite refreshing given the trend to have wine list overload).", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d0wJVf7Gv7v1B-HHYhxZtQ", "review_id": "yfHHuLN_F5vzcofXWEsjWw", "text": "Really it'd be a 3.5 star, but edged up by the great service and really above par design of the place.\n\nWe got the grilled artichokes to start.  It was very simple and good with a tasty aoli to dip it in.  The char on it was perfect and you can really taste it - not sure if its wood?\n\nThe burger of course had that great flavor on it as well.  It was a gigantic meat patty full of fatty flavor.  The bun was almost strong enough to handle it all, and there was an aoli it seems on it as well.  The shoestring fries that accompanied both our dishes were a bit greasy - kinda reminded me of In-and-Out but maybe a little crispier.  They have ketchup and a spicy aoli which was disappointingly not as good on the fries.  It has a very asian taste to it - like red pepper, rice wine and sesame oil taste.  It might be better with calamari or something else..\n\nThe chicken sandwich was innovative - it was presented as a sub cut into 3 sections which is nice.  It had a kale based slaw on it, which was delicious but a bit too dressed.  The chicken cutlets were VERY thin in some sections (think McDonald's burger patty thin!) so you can hardly taste any chicken.  I even considered taking apart a section to double up the chicken in the segment I ate.  Generally, I don't like too much meat in my sandwiches too so this was definitely a first.\n\nSo this far in I'm thinking this is a 3 and I feel terrible from all the grease and mayo-like sauces I just ate.  Then the waiter talks me into a 5 nut brownie dessert that makes me want to go back even now as I write this.  Pistachio, macadamia nut, walnut, and who cares.  AWESOME, and WHY DIDN'T ANYONE THINK OF THIS SOONER??  \n\nI'm definitely gonna check out their happy hour and get that brownie again.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mCMEbr78s4sFEG1ve_OhYQ", "review_id": "71iR8sivQne7iJnuPn-uzw", "text": "Had a couple of nice times here but my last visit was and will forever be my last visit. Took my wife for Sunday brunch here last summer and it all went horribly wrong. Bad table, bad snooty waitress, disconnected Scottsdale dude who managed the place went through the motions when we walked out prior to getting our main courses. I have never been made to feel like I wasn't welcome somewhere by a server until that time. I told the waitress (who was the cause of 90% of our bad experience) that we were not staying to continue to be treated like this. She suddenly became very worried we were going to \"tell\" on her. It didn't matter much anyway because as soon as I started telling the space-case manager what was wrong, he didn't even let me finish my first sentence before trying to buy my silence with gift cards, etc. I know they are a great looking restaurant and they have good food, but you are NO better than the people you serve, so remember that. Tip: Houston's has  nearly the same menu.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BMhcWfrh4zUdHZlMPS3T7w", "review_id": "wYaOWUhThm5JkQ4mg-7YoA", "text": "Food is great. Especially the smoked salmon appetizer and Thai steak salad. \n\nUnfortunately, tonight (Saturday) I tried to order take out but was told the kitchen was too backed up so call back in an hour. \n\nLooks like I'm eating something else tonight.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i6fhhuBpSP_ZJwGL95vNPQ", "review_id": "5vAegDbts1yq4FxeMBVMDw", "text": "It pains me to write this review as Hillstone, formerly Houston's, has been one of my favorite places to eat for the past 20 years. The food and service have always been delicious and dependable. However, my last visit left me and my boyfriend with such a sour taste in our mouths, I am unsure we will return. \n\nWe arrived on a busy Thursday evening, hoping to sit in the bar area. We enjoy the lively scene and people watching. We figured we'd have to wait a bit, which we have done on countless occasions. There was one seat available so I sat and we were greeted by \"Al.\" Seemed like a nice enough guy, very friendly and quickly served us our first round of cocktails. We asked \"Al\" to keep an eye out for us as we were wanting to have dinner at the bar, he said, \"We'll get you seated, no problem.\" After my boyfriend ordered his second cocktail, we noticed \"Al\" greeting two of his regular customers that had just walked into the bar area. He walked out from behind the bar and greeted them with handshakes. There was a small high top they sat down at, too small for dinner, but would do for drinks. As he walked back behind the bar to retrieve their bottle of wine, I saw him hold up two fingers to the other bartender. Within 5 minutes we noticed them sitting down at the other side of the bar where two people had just got up. After watching this all go down right in front of us, my boyfriend asked \"Al\" for our bill. He had a surprised look on his face that we were leaving, since we told him we intended to have dinner. I told him we saw what transpired with his other preferred guests. He quickly apologized and offered to buy us our drinks. When my boyfriend declined and said we would take our business elsewhere, he came out from behind the bar and continued to apologize and offered to buy us dinner. We declined and left money on the bar for our drinks. How could we enjoy a meal after he made it clear the business of his regular customers was more important that ours? \n\nFortunately, we did end up having a lovely dinner down the road at Mastro's City Hall. The bar area was very full and we ordered a couple of drinks and waited for a spot to open up at the bar to eat. Our bartender \"Christian\" looked out for us and we were seated after about 25 minutes. We enjoyed an amazing steak dinner and were treated with first class service by \"Christian.\" We will be back to City Hall, not so sure about Hillstone. Truly a shame.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "93CVZEe3_HTk_GdDZOHy6A", "review_id": "-BYpz6P0sB_QQJ9GtNsM5A", "text": "This place is fantastic for a restaurant chain. (It is part of the same group that own's Houston's). The three times I've been there it has been really busy, but we got great service every time. My favorite items on the menu are the Coconut Shrimp Roll & the tortilla soup! The soup changes daily, so they only have it once or twice a week.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BhI56f9u5P7Yi81AoIBucQ", "review_id": "9ZHGqNX4OSj6v8G_KQ4kdg", "text": "Nice room inside, and the patio outside is awesome.  Great service, too; very professional and attentive.  But the food is mediocre and overpriced.  Crab cakes ($35)  were bland; loup de mer was greasy and buried in nuts, so much that you couldn't taste the fish\n\nI'd go back for drinks in those comfortable patio chairs, but will pass on dinner there in the future.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XtzSu8tDs_XDVAhO_J1VDw", "review_id": "h09DEgrnV-AHZ0BKaYXt2Q", "text": "While the food was ok, our rating is driven by the wonderful service provided by Margaret.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QY09z2M_tno4Xa1rnPa9iQ", "review_id": "JrbdhZobZ1XkfnHFzxO0KQ", "text": "I wish they would bring back the Club Sandwich.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "rxyZ2tWhKWIx2CEMs5H1Ow", "review_id": "7lXG-8nUPpfEY3WHgTTSCA", "text": "I'll spare you the lament over Houston's...you've heard it all.\n\nHillstone was my immediate pick when I found out some clients were coming to town from the Midwest. I wanted to take them somewhere nice that gave a good representation of the area and offered a menu they would like. I LOVE that Hillstone has fresh & innovative sushi without letting that bleed into \"Asian-fusion\" territory for the rest of the menu. I figured these clients would be \"meat and potato\" folks, and that's precisely what was offered.\n\nWe started with Happy Hour on the patio and we were all thrilled with the koi pond, comfy seating and gorgeous overall patio ambiance. However, our group of 7 had a really tough time because the patio is definitely set up for groups of 2-4. Still, we made it work for a couple of rounds of cocktails. When we moved inside for dinner, they offered to seat us at two separate tables, since no tables accommodate more than 6 or something...not good for business conversation. We ended up in a corner booth that suited us fine. It was a little cramped  but after our happy hour drinks no one seemed to mind.\n\nThe service was so great, (except the cocktail runner who spilled my wine upon delivery and failed to bring back a napkin or anything...?) and the servers we interacted with were knowledgeable and skilled in the fine dining etiquettes of business entertaining. I was pleased with the overall experience. \n\nThe sushi was okay, and typically priced for that kind of place. The rolls were unique, but nothing to praise. The reason I have for 3 stars is value and food quality, and poor seating options for parties over 6. The $35 filet is enormous (12oz?!) but truly left something to be desired. It was not flavorful, and ill prepared. It did not taste or feel like a quality grade and I found myself wishing I had gotten the french dip or just more sushi instead. The potatoes that come on the side really tasted like they came from a powder pouch--nothing creamy or \"real\" tasting about them. The rainbow chard was good, though. I really really wanted to say the food was amazing but that steak, and those potatoes, were really subpar. I would have rather had 6oz of delicious filet than twice the meat that I didn't enjoy. \n\nI'll be back for the patio ambiance but I won't be itching to spend the money for dinner.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uG3SSPUfkUGLzHAUGDtg8w", "review_id": "3_IyWgtwFfeWK5_nG2-oYQ", "text": "Ahh, Hillstone.  Consistently delivers quality service and food.   The biggest disappointment is having to wait for a table on a busy weekend night, but it is always worth it!    \n\nA few recommendations:\n\n- Call ahead for reservations for dinner\n\n- Order a glass of Mi Sueno (yum!)\n\n- Try their California roll.  I know it sounds crazy but it is by far the BEST California roll you will ever have.  I typically hate Cali rolls but this one is legit.  Who knew a place like Hillstone would have great sushi rolls?  They make theirs with real crab and the best part is that they don't skimp on the crab to rice ratio.  Okay I'm drooling now...\n\n- Thai steak salad is delicious and very filling. \n\n- Although a little pricier than some of the other items, try their Hawaiian Ribeye.   Ordered mine medium rare and it was \"OMG yum\" worthy.\n\n- French dip is also a must try.  Perfectly prepared every time.  Last night I ordered it and they seemed to have changed the cut of their fries (typically shoe string, which I prefer).\n\n- Order the ice cream sundae for dessert and share it with friends.  We like to flip the bowl of ice cream, nuts and whipped cream over into the main dish and drizzle all of the hot chocolate on top.  Perfect for sharing and always a great way to end a delicious meal.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9a3WJxgHbeSZIMAzJvVNSQ", "review_id": "L6wc8MRMiMSCqDZVtx6Alw", "text": "Great meal!! Crab cakes and asparagus were amazing. Our waitress India was amazing!! Offered suggestions that both me and my boyfriend got. No complaints. Coming back soon.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3rujiOuSjKDlZ3PAHYw56Q", "review_id": "re2rs0IyHsZn6Z4F0LaFlQ", "text": "I have been eating here for 25 years. In the last few months I have had the wait staff comp my dinner on more than one occasion because of some problem waiting on food or because the hostesses out rite lie about the wait.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mL7XztKM3HfACSUapO0UzQ", "review_id": "4pz36VI_OddFi3WAWTFOVQ", "text": "This was my first ever fancy steak house dinner. I'm an outback girl. I'm from Florida. I've never been to Charley's or Ruth Chris, this was a first and it was phenomenal. The service was top notch.... I mean, they gave me a new chilled martini glass when mine was no longer cold because I was milking it (it was a little strong). We weren't dressed up like other people & were younger and didn't feel judged at all. The steak literally melted in my mouth & had the most amazing flavor (I got the Hawaiian rib eye) and we also got dessert which came with a ladle of hot fudge. This place was so delicious and I can't wait to go back.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jM-Ut1AG10FWKzoBFSC2rQ", "review_id": "TAaAOLk4XzRgbw4-kZ8pZA", "text": "Is my love for Houstons waning?! A much anticipated visit to the Phoenix \"Houston's\" turned out to be a disappointment. Hillstone is the parent company as well as a number of other restaurants such as Bandera (Chicago), Rutherford Grill (Napa Valley), and Woodmont Grill (Bethesda, MD). I once had an aspiration to visit every Houston's but am now reconsidering. Unfortunately, the Phoenix visit is where this reconsideration started. \n\nWe went in for an early weekday lunch. Our server was polite but acted like he was being forced to be nice...fake enthusiasm with a lot of teeth showing.  His enthusiasm didn't translate to familiarity with the menu. He told me that the kale chicken salad was like the regular chicken salad - somewhat accurate but much less helpful than explaining the differences to me when I told him that I had eaten the chicken salad many times. NOT the same in volume nor flavor.\n\nAnd I have more general angst against Hillstone/Houstons:\n- Rarely offer open table or other reservation system\n- No more off the menu classics but stil a limited number of menu selections\n- Wine selections have become more pedestrian over the years \n\nC'mon Hillstone...step up!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "atdK5TaYxMhuS9I-evghzw", "review_id": "YQ0UhbfKpUGUzZA3_qv6eg", "text": "These guys and Houston's are awesome.  The outside patio makes the food taste even better.   Love it!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c6udjafo7ogZESH16qWRyw", "review_id": "Fo2f4pwJnjZxeC3jqgd0Xg", "text": "Short Version: Consistently awesome service and delicious food. Every time. My favorites: Prime Rib Dip, Thai Steak Salad, Hawaiian Rib Eye, Ribs, California Roll (NOT your typical, trust me) and Chicken Sandwich.\n\nLong Version: Hillstone is consistently busy so get there early (11:30 for lunch or 5:30 for dinner) to avoid a wait.\n\nI have a friend who makes fun of me for this because he likes supporting the small local restaurants, but I'll say it again. Hillstone is my favorite restaurant in Phoenix/Scottsdale. I come very frequently for lunch and on nights out with my wife for dinner. I'd say I've been to Hillstone 15-20 times in the last few months alone. Every. Single. Time. the service is awesome. And again, every single time, the food is awesome. \n\nMy favorites for lunch are the Prime Rib Dip (Best French Dip I've ever had) which, as the name suggests, uses slices of Prime Rib. It's no joke. The Au Jus is awesome too. If I want something a LITTLE lighter, and I say a little, because it still has steak in it, I get the Thai Steak Salad.\n\nFor dinner we typically get the Hawaiian Rib Eye and I recently discovered how awesome the ribs are, so I'll be throwing that in the mix too. Since it's dinner, we usually get the California Roll as an appetizer. I'm a big sushi fan, so I understand when every person I eat with is hesitant when I suggest the California Roll. It's truly unique and doesn't taste anything remotely close to the traditional \"newbie\" sushi roll everyone thinks of. Just try it. Also, when it's on season, we will get the grilled artichoke.\n\n5/5 for service and 5/5 for food. Definitely a rare one. I'm sure I'm a bigger fan boy than most and have become biased.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3DHhMaZNLZiL7HmS4xvdTA", "review_id": "XKAt9-WCIDmWhsdZ2oZmEQ", "text": "This is my go to spot. Service is consistently immaculate no matter who you get. Tom the bartender pays attention to the customers names and what they drink with everyone I see. You can't go wrong with any of the food. I've tried it all and love it all. I generally get the Thai tuna roll with a kale salad as it's clean and fresh. Atmosphere is beautiful..lots of celebrities stop by here as they generally stay in the Biltmore area.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cfskmNCRavmYuLTvBBqR6Q", "review_id": "bzB1p9PLvOGNp62VcCN8rw", "text": "My review is based on nothing but my experience walking into the restaurant. \n\nImmediately, I felt an air of pretentiousness that couldn't be shook. From the people in the restaurant to the \"fish\" being shown at the sushi station. There was even a bowl of artichokes showcased by the grill that had multiple flies flying in the vicinity. \n\nI thought, the food must at least warrant this and took a look at the menu. Everything I saw was priced like nothing I had seen before. Nothing I saw on the menu seemed at all worth the price, but I tried it anyway and my initial thoughts were justified. I will not be back to try anything else. \n\nTry another restaurant in the area. Please.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vaRv3wLSVroTFxtDD1GMOg", "review_id": "66ci75HGRaOWEPa3aFR4HQ", "text": "I had the most amazing time here tonight! Im new to the area and this place had amazing reviews so I checked it out. Our server Melissa was just amazing. She went above and beyond her duties to make us comfortable, I will defiantly come back to see her! I got the Thai ahi tuna roll, it was incredible! It has cashews in it that make a perfect crunch! My dad got a burger and coleslaw and loved it! They also have have chain breaker! Love it!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nPb0-v-aOjoYKLBEZgaF5w", "review_id": "mfdE6prNvRu0LcHzGUxNcg", "text": "I read the reviews before I went so ordered the California Roll, Thai Steak Salad and Hot Fudge Sundae (not on the menu) and was blown away with each item!  \nI probably could take it down one star because the service was a little strange, but ultimately, its about the food.  I can't wait to go back and just have a steak...which I never order when I go out, but the steak in this salad was so good, I want to have the whole thing!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nZT24f20FXuoa865zjwg3A", "review_id": "XXsIJ-fGdP6pkJV54CakLg", "text": "First time (yesterday) in for lunch...\n\nDrawn in by the architecture.  Parking was plentiful (and shady).  Beautiful coy fish at the entry.  Peaceful ambiance.  Hostess (who was also our server), was very friendly & accommodating.  We ordered a couple of House Made Veggie Burgers (in hopes of something comparable to the late J. Alexander's in Scottsdale).  I ordered mine without the bun, which was displayed with a bigger slice of tomato & large pieces of lettuce to take the bun's place.  The flavor and texture was great!  Jamie was a great server (we never had an empty glass or our plates sitting on the table).  She was prompt and very polite.  \n\nThis was a great experience...we'll definitely be back!", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Od4RpnI8-tlLNDucKHm5hg", "review_id": "C53dn8RXyWddf1JgZVRm1Q", "text": "Food was amazing, drinks were spectacular, wait staff was friendly and anticipated every need. The ambience was fabulous with casual diners seated next to the formally dressed with all having a great time. We plan to go back and bring more friends and family.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QCQ2z3AJ0O6EtK7mGvDmfg", "review_id": "Y3pTDh3WKyq2fWBd873fFQ", "text": "So I decide to take my daughter here because she loves Houston's. I know they are owned by the same company but have different menu items. When we walk in I ask if there are any choices for kids and the hostess says yes a kids burger and a grilled cheese. Waitress comes over, not genuinely friendly, more like fake friendly. I ask about the kids burger since that's pretty much the only suitable option. She tells me that there's no difference btwn kids and regular burgers. Both $16. Ok I'll pass and order her a California roll. It was 5pc and very different tasting and still had imitation crab but still cost $13. I've never seen a Cali roll cast more than $8. And that's regular price, not $4 happy hour. \nI order the French dip which apparently is prime rib but mine was more fat then meat. Disgusting...had to return it. The only good part of the lunch was our appetizer, spinach dip. It's always a win. The mgr was mediocre and took off the Cali roll but acted like he just graduated with a hotel restaurant management degree and was not sure how to treat a customer. Honestly, he should've comped me and bought us dessert but knocking off an overpriced piece of sushi was better than nothing. Next time I'll go to the Henry. 100% better than this place", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "btLssxZq0qOFKKBbYP8L6w", "review_id": "uODq1vsjNEesbTqa0Y5iew", "text": "I can't say enough good things about this place.  I love their Martinis, and I love that when you're halfway done with your Martini they bring over another cold glass to replace your existing warm one.  The service is outstanding.  The ribs are amazing, but for $30 they shouldn't be anything but.  I do agree that Hillstone is on the expensive side, but I believe you're getting what you pay for.  Even their sushi is some of the best in town.  It's certainly my favorite.  Is it expensive?  Yes it is, but it's also amazing.  At $13-$21 a roll, it better be damn good!  The cheeseburger and chicken sandwich are very good as well.  You really can't go wrong here.  If you don't like it....I'm thinking the problem isn't the restaurant.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "g2-ncm7VTZ0ssaKVAPBR_A", "review_id": "ojB-ykdxqH-IjRXB8C79iQ", "text": "I was terribly upset with this restaurant. Their prices are absurd for the casual dining experience which made their disinterest in pleasing their customers even more inexcusable. They serve a Caesar salad which is served as a whole leaf. I do not enjoy cutting it up at the table with lettuce sliding off the plate and messing the table area. I requested as I ordered it that it be cut before serving it. They refused saying it doesn't look as good. When I said that i didn't mind if the presentation was compromised and I would enjoy it more cut up. They again said no. They were too busy. Additionally they took some old standbys off the menu. High prices and no regard for customer satisfaction is a bad combination.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V57A-7ju0putpft_xfGguw", "review_id": "ebnNbh4-8HuxPKpQa0VPUA", "text": "This review is about lunch on a Sunday. The food is good but the service is not. We've been here twice for lunch, once for dinner. The dinner service was good. The lunch service is quite poor. Keep in mind that the restaurant was not busy at all.\n\nWe were served by many different people. One of them identified himself as our waiter. Our waiter asked if we needed anything and we said we needed a couple minutes to check out the menu.\n\nAbout 10 minutes later, he finally came back and took our order. After a reasonable amount of time (maybe 10 minutes), we got our food - delivered by two different people. Based on my previous experience, I knew I better ask for anything I needed right then. I asked for ketchup and the nice woman who handed me my plate said \"sure.\" She never came back.\n\nAfter waiting about 5 minutes for someone to come by I finally flagged down someone walking by. I asked for the ketchup. It started to seem like he wasn't going to come back either but then he showed up with the ketchup.\n\nMy drink ran out and I was almost done with my meal before the waiter... who we hadn't seen since he took our order... came by and I asked for another drink. My partner's ice tea went empty and was not refilled until I flagged someone else down to fill it.\n\nIronically, the check came promptly, was processed promptly and the receipt was quickly picked up. If the service during the meal was as good as it was on the check, I would have been much more satisfied.\n\nWe're going to give it another try for dinner and see if it is truly just the lunch service that is lacking. \n\nGiven the price and the number of staff they have (we were served by at least six people), there's no excuse for bad service.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H7H9lA0X1RGdToXoaHQ8MQ", "review_id": "6_r1xVF22446pzLgM1M8fQ", "text": "Food is good, but not great. Missing the final touch! Ordered the ribs, kale salad and ice tea. Service was excellent, besides the fact that they did not allow us to dine in their patio area. What kind of a policy is that? If we want to enjoy a beer and ribs on the patio then we should be able to, Period.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kPf7HjavfqzFEbpl3QLrDQ", "review_id": "t9_3awScto6JOLQYanq8xQ", "text": "I went in tonight with a date. This was my first time there. I dressed up to be treated so rudely! We left so upset because of the staff was not even wanting to take care of us, and the place was pretty dead.\n\nI am a 40 year old woman, and to have 20 year old women ignore me and be rude! I was so insulted. I went and spoke to the manager before I left. She was completely flippant about the situation. \n\nI told her I was extremely upset with our service we were never served food and that I was going to write a review.  She smiled ignored me and walked away. \n\nWe were seated not served and treated rudely. I would never recommend this place the staff working July 6, 2014 should be fired. The Manager should not be allowed to talk to customers or be on the floor. I've never been treated so bad. I came home and wrote this crying. That's not a good night out! My date was so upset. He spent the whole night apologizing to me.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KrIBoRBtS2MegCZZ2bkbDg", "review_id": "2xzVPazEgXbqvTE9vCg-WQ", "text": "Hillstone is the Mecca for impeccable service and consistency in high-quality food. It's the type of restaurant that you visit and expect a flawless evening. The thing is, you expect it because it always happens. Food is never rushed to the table upon ordering different courses, service flows incredibly well, and if there is any sort of mishap they fix it without question.\n\nThe burger is fantastic, the french dip is the best in town, and the pork ribs are incredible. They also serve sushi and while the selection is limited, it is excellent as well. \n\nThe restaurant design is brilliant. Low lighting around the tables with a singular light right overhead, making for an intimate dining experience without the distraction of the hustle and bustle that goes on during service. They even designed the \"well bar\" to be set up next to the sushi bar so that servers are not constantly coming up to the main bar to get drinks during lunch/dinner which helps efficiency. Small details, but they were thought out to perfection and it makes a big difference overall.\n\nYou know what you're going to get when you come to Hillstone. Consistency is the name of the game, and with so many other restaurants dropping the ball when it comes to food and/or service, it's why I keep coming back time after time.", "business_id": "zMa6YoEekpABg1HZnnTZdg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "UEABGcFE74bmU6yLFaxlaA", "text": "I have had this company to do work on my house, cut glass for picture frames, and replace windshields in my car.  They seem well run and organized.  If you need a new windshield, American Glass will do all your paperwork for you and come to your house or work or you can go to one of their locations.  You don't even have to contact your insurance company.   Less work for me and more time to do other things I rather be doing!  Your insurance company may tell you you have to use a certain company but I found out that isn't true. This company works with all the insurance companies through a computer system.  They leave your house or car clean when they are done-I can deal with that.  Their central Phoenix phone number is 602-957-9791, but they have other locations. \n\nI should say that these people did one thing that really impressed me.  I went by to arrange a time to come in and have them replace my windshield.  My broken windshield wasn't the kind that had a dark strip across the top, something I think you absolutely need in AZ. I told them that kind was what I wanted it replaced with.  When their office person was ready to call and order it to be there when I came in, she double checked to be sure of the specific model of the year of the car was that I was driving.   Turns out they had made some change for that particular year and model,  I wouldn't have thought it would have made a difference.  It did.  I appreciated her diligence in making sure what she ordered was what I needed.  Also, their office was clean and they had up to date magazines in the waiting room.  A little thing, but very nice.", "business_id": "Kg2RgeF6l6gEem8XhTx5kQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "N_w_4a0yNR8GzNybY1IkZA", "text": "I'm glad when I can two or three years later say that I am still comfortable recommending a company like American Glass.    As I was pulling out of the emissions testing place with a friend's Alero, I started rolling the electric window up when it went woosh/clunk down into the door. It didn't come back up.  I went to the place I always go when I have any problem with glass.   When the service man determined what was wrong, he saved me money by sending me to Reilly's to get the part instead of a dealership.  They fixed it and I am a happy camper.", "business_id": "Kg2RgeF6l6gEem8XhTx5kQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IpXiM5PA78deXFeUX_EoLg", "review_id": "OmdZv8564gaU9PN_y0W58A", "text": "Getting a cracked windshield is never fun! Especially when it happens twice in 1 week! My cracks were beyond repair so I needed a new windshield. I called American Glass and everyone there was so nice and helpful.....stating with the receptionist, to the service advisor and the technician who came to my house and did the job. You can't find a better company in my opinion!", "business_id": "Kg2RgeF6l6gEem8XhTx5kQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dB-Q8ewG72UXW8lDwm0g5Q", "review_id": "B_NcFlSlraH7mKN-etyhLQ", "text": "No communication skills at all.  My wife and I went in there to simply have a piece of glass cut in two and they said they didn't know when they could get to it... They had no clue if they could store it there until they could cut it, and they offered no options.  We went to Roadrunner Glass about 5 miles away and they were GREAT and less expensive!", "business_id": "Kg2RgeF6l6gEem8XhTx5kQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "A_O8wZOsMTPwyeYA4-Rsow", "review_id": "tZJh5xQhDjynWENfb_IE4A", "text": "Scottsdale/Phoenix' Apple Store ... great selection ... great help ... dreedful Apple prices (but you get what you pay for I guess) ... Via La Apple!", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "uGmQ6ab4iVpWn5m61VFhkQ", "review_id": "VA3pS_-EX5Epn-JmlZCckg", "text": "and here it was that my very 1st ipod was born\n1 pound, 5 oz., 1.6 inches\nwhat a cutie!", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9Ysj3f3tI3m5QRDxvQAIKw", "review_id": "HBd0z9Xk2BEQWh7q75XRHg", "text": "Apple Store. It has excellent product sure, but the assosiates are just dumb. They are also very snooty even though they have to wear a bland outfit every workday and essentially have nothing to be snooty about. Maybe its because they sorta have their jobs that they act that way. Ayway anythime I go in here they are always unknowledgable and unfriendly.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2006-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hWPOj78yi6CQub26elkHHQ", "review_id": "erv-pQ3Ru5Cqy527-aE1-g", "text": "I love Macs. Fuck PCs (even though I own one).\nThe employees are a bit off-center, but when they actually come up to you and think you're hot, they're nice.\nHappened to me the other day.\nTrue story.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5E193w76Qlhoi1gkyakW2A", "review_id": "Qhr0xlRUefyU0yvHz-Fr1g", "text": "I purchased my laptop from there a couple years ago.  I did my research ahead of time, so I knew exactly what I wanted.  They were very helpful in assisting me in getting my student discount.  \n\nI was caught a little off guard though, because with my receipt I was offered a job.  Maybe they were short of knowledgeable employees at the time?  Or were just relieved by a customer who didn't have 50 questions prepared.  I politely declined...", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "3DVZy6kgFmzSvJiHSvHGMg", "text": "Apple has a way of being unconventionally cool that borders on tragically hip. \n\nCase in point, every time I go, I get sucked in for way longer than I'm supposed to be there. On top of that, the Apple brand's surge in popularity since the release of the first generation iPod (which is still what I'm rocking, by the way. Battery Life - 2 minutes, 14 seconds) makes it nearly impossible to get in and get out with whatever it is you need in the amount of time you probably allotted. The geniuses at the genius bar are helpful but wait time is usually well over twenty minutes. \n\nThe one in the Biltmore is not quite as cool as the one in NYC, but it's still pretty BA (sorry for using harsh letters).", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7GC9fVWKa4a1ZmBGLH6Uww", "review_id": "MGTu_VHjQF8Qdk71byIKNA", "text": "the kids who work here are always good looking AND nice, a rare and appreciated combination.\ni steer clear two months before and two months after christmas, the line is too much. i did happen to go mid december to pick up a new ipod since mine was stolen (and by stolen i mean i got drunk and lost it) and they were churning them out like donuts. pre-packaged and ready to go, the guy-in-girls-pants who helped me could have checked me out using a hand-held credit card runner right then and there, but i was foolishly using antiquated cash payment method. do'h!", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "DBCgOkxxF3AhSKDAqQcR7g", "review_id": "uhRGV20pAde0K8faKYAcbg", "text": "Dear Apple, what happened to your great customer service? I seriously dread going into your stores for anything now. Any questions I ask the sales people are generally met with vague fluff. And when I had to order a replacement panel for my iMac (\"cosmetic repairs aren't covered by AppleCare, sorry\") they told me it was a $25 part - oh, but then there's the $80 special order fee... what a ripoff. MacMedia (independent Apple dealers here in town) ordered me the panel and didn't charge me anything extra. \n\nThe Genius Bar CAN BE handy for when you've got a real doozy of a problem (otherwise, you're better off calling AppleCare), but the  'computer concierge' system they have now is just frustrating. \n\nI'm ordering a new iMac soon and I'll be doing it through apple.com so I don't have to deal with the herds of MySpace-surfing teenagers at the Apple store. And if it needs service, I'll be taking it to MacMedia.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "lPaYMDmJbAnv_3pmZH_inw", "review_id": "xZTyDd1qFc35FijFMXvw5Q", "text": "I love my Macbook Pro.. I love my iPhone.. I love my iPod.. I love almost everything Apple except the stores.. I'm sorry but this place isnt much better then Best Buy.. a bunch of think-they-know-it-all teenagers running the front of the store. \n\nHubby washed his iPhone and needed to get a replacement.. seems reasonable right? Well some kid in the front was trying to make us an appt through a mac in the front.. ya know walking back to the genius bar seems to me to be so much easier.. He finally told us that their weren't any appts left and we would have to come back.. oh my inner b*tch came out full force, she, I mean he didn't know what hit him.. we were at the Genius Bar in moments.. they replaced the iPhone ($200) which was very cool but a real hassle getting there in the first place. \n\nTake deep calming breathes when you visit this store.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4dnDsoHuxUtzhaumxbpR5w", "review_id": "D_v6nEJ7qqxdxpl8YAJr3w", "text": "This store is too busy. Don't get me wrong, I love my Mac more than anything but the service at this store is god-awful. Luckily before purchasing my Mac I researched until I knew exactly what I wanted. I seemed to know more than the associate that helped me! Purchasing it was more of an awkward affair - I couldn't wait to get out of there. \n\nAlso, it's always almost impossible to get into the Genius Bar. My iPod malfunctioned sometime earlier this year and after waiting in the store for 45 minutes to be seen, I was only informed that the damages were more in depth than they thought and I would need to schedule an appointment. It's just an iPod, people! The experience itself was more than frustrating. I stick with Amazon on this one.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CAlxnkAuqNetlUmWtCQ_eQ", "review_id": "RNXKdsDAumYN94dhDDimiw", "text": "I have always had great service at this store. Everyone has always been really friendly and I have had only great experiences.\nYes it is usually busy and really crowded, but you can make appointments on line by looking up the store on the internet and making a reservation.\nThey have lots of computers, laptops, iPods, gizmos and gadgets to check out and play with. The sales staff is really knowledgeable, friendly and helpful.\nGranted I have only gone in here for repairs and to browse. I make my purchases from apple or online, it is a helluva lot cheaper. The sales staff was nice enough to point me in the right direction for service from Mac Media or purchases online.\nGo check it out and enjoy.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "BVZ7iTR_nI3jzdQidze1UQ", "review_id": "OU7rqcBhWrQeiDnElM54BA", "text": "What great service!  \n\nI walked into the store and was immediately greeted.  I was looking for accessories for my ipod 160gb to hook up to my surround sound.  Not knowing what I needed to purchase, I was promptly attended to and the store associate was helpful.  I had no idea that you are able to do so much with the ipod!!  So after getting cables and a docking station...I walked out of there $110 later! But what was great was that I didn't need to wait online to check out.  I was able to check out with the associate!  I love modern technology (when it works )", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "df-yTh0TyCCsAc6lop_Dig", "review_id": "Y8jKPScn_3euBiyBrQCJQg", "text": "how can I get my iPod fixed?  these little snots won't wait on me.  I have to go online to make an appointment, even though I went to the store. They only take appointments for two days ahead, but you have to go on line to do it--- WTF?  You have to make it online? \nAnd why are they dressed like little Steven Jobs clones?", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 12, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "-F32Vl8Rk4dwsmk0f2wRIw", "review_id": "_HaHMJUFf6OifEOZYIeaNA", "text": "Only the Biltmore Apple Store can make the typical shopper (me) feel like a total douche just by walking inside of it to be exposed to the cultish behaviors of Apple fanboys and girls.  This must be, like, the Ganges of Apple secularism.  One might introspect, \"Is this me?\"\n\nNo.  Its okay.  You certainly aren't one of the tools extolling Steve Jobs father's testicles for blessing the planet with the Divinity who created the most streamlined electronic products ever exalted on God's green Ge.  But look around, and this is what you will see at this particular locus.\n\nInteracting with the sales associates, these coal-shirted devotees, is what I imagine Muhammad faced when he met his 72 virgins in heaven.  These virgins, however, are massively haughty and generally useless. \n\nIn order for one of them to grace your presence and acknowledge your need for assistance, one must either 1) act like you're walking out of their store with one of their pretentious product under your shirt, or 2) make an appointment with their \"Genius Bar\".\n\nF me running.  What a crappy state of affairs customer service is at this place. \n\nLet me get this straight, I cannot get anyone to help sell me overpriced, buggy Apple products unless I had the foresight to book their arses a week before?  Moreover, should the frequently occurring Apple jinx strike my iPod, its gonna take an appointment to tell me that you cannot fix it because you are not, IN FACT, a genius, but a $10 an hour fandork of Apple products and you wanted the 5% employee discount?\n\nThe 2 times that I've had problems with my iPod (i know, what a shocker!), they've just suggested that I reformat, thus erasing all of my files and losing playlists, et al.  Thanks genius.  Thanks for keeping up the good fight vs Microsoft, dweeb.\n\nAnd thanks for allowing me to check out -- not at the cashwrap, but right here, where we stand -- amongst the packed section of iPhones, where people are dorking out to these things.  I appreciate the dapper service, even though I'm plopping down the loot for two 'pods (which will inevitably be returned for two new ones in a few short months after I stump the geniuses over at the bar).  \n\nNow, I'm just blue-skying here, but how about you treat me like an actual human customer instead of an ATM machine, given that I've purchased 6 or so Apple products within the past 4 years?   \n\nI hate that Apple has been crushing the portable music market for several years now because their outposts for customer service are absolutely abysmal.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GubdNFoDAsiwE6bWIr97cQ", "review_id": "6FaKbccVCkgDaDP4ZSTtSQ", "text": "For a long time when my mate and I walked past the store he would mention he would like an IPOD. So being the perfect mate I bought him one for his birthday. He opens it and said, why did you buy this I would never use it. I will spare you the rest of the conversation. So I go back to the store with the product in hand. I tell them I want to return this, I tell them why. They seem totally dumbfounded and find it very hard to accept that I indeed did not want the product. SO they ask a million question all assuming I did something to the product and rendered it unusable. Any fool can see it never came out of the box. So I repeat why I am returning it. Finally they say ok and tell me there is a restocking fee. I say OK as I had read the receipt. He said wait a minute. So I wait and he returns with what I assume is the manager. He starts his bull crap and literally yells at me about the fee and said I am going to have to pay it. I respond that yes I know of the fee as I told Him, point at the other employee. I have no problem with that, never did, never said I did. They finally took it and credited my card minus the fee all while they snarled at me. I guess I will never find out if I like Apple products as nothing on Gods green earth will ever induce me to buy from such imbecilic company.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "nlU1WG5zXMnTKzc6dYZliQ", "text": "Steve Jobs is an evil genius! I mean, can we all agree to that? \n\nThis Apple Store is *always* busy. I stopped in last year to pick up iPod essentials - wall adapter for the USB cable, a audio deck adapter so I can listen in my old car, and new headphones, since mine broke. \n\nI shelled out nearly $100 for those 3 things. Evil Genius, anyone? \n\nThis place is also swarming with associates, so if you have a question or need to find an item, it's easy to ask. I'm just not sure I'd trust the advice of an 18 y/o when buying a Macbook. \n\nOne thing I did notice was that they were hosting free iPhone classes - especially since this was shortly after its wondrous debut. At the very least, I thought that was cool.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "eBFm-lABQiKpaUcPDfYOgA", "review_id": "IV1c16z7juaUPthdufZBAA", "text": "I've had only one experience in this Apple Store. Or any apple store for that matter. I mean, people buy computer products from stores still?\n\nThe only reason I could see coming here is to have some Apple product fixed, which has also only happened to me once. I mean my iPods have had their series of strange fits, including my new iPod always crashing for some reason whenever it plays an ELO song. I can't decide if it hates ELO or if its prog-rock power completely blows its mind.\n\nBut I digress. My powerbook indeed did have a real problem when its Hard Drive appeared to flat out die. I go online and see you can make a reservation at the \"Genius Bar\", which seemed lame but I did it anyway.\n\nI show up about 10 minutes before my appointment and one of the Geniuses starts calling out names, but since none of them are there I get to go early. This friendly (and in actuality, pretty smart guy) then spends around 30 minutes with my power book trying to see if he can do anything to get the HD back in working order as well as examining the laptop to see if anything else is wrong with it. \n\nHe passed down the unfortunate verdict that my HD was deceased and needed to be replaced and that nothing else seemed wrong with my powerbook. He looked up how much it would cost because I didn't have a warranty on the powerbook. (People have warranties on Apple Products?) He came up with a pricey number that I almost considered for a second, but before I could respond he told me that would be dumb to pay. He gave me a card for a Mac store that would be much cheaper. He then also gave me a card to what was according to him the best data recovery store in the city. He then sent me on my merry way completely free of charge.\n\nI used to work at a service desk for a Gateway Country back in the day and I would have been fired for telling a customer to go somewhere else for cheaper. Here they seem to encourage it with stacks of business cards at the Genius bar. I also wouldn't/couldn't spend 2 minutes with a customer with a broken computer. Or do anything for free. And even for a fee there was no service there or at most big box stores to work through problems side-by-side with a customer.\n\nThis experience was a first for me in my history of shopping at a large corporations store. I'm not sure what is going wrong with all the other trips reported here (or why people are buying things at a store), but I was completely dumbfounded at how helpful and free the service is at this store just because I bought a product from their corporation.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Odoe2LqAPrV0TjdXxkP7Mg", "review_id": "wbudh9w3YYuuYtzEXt4HBw", "text": "Friendly, very knowledgeable, and quick service. You are greeted by a smiling face when you walk in the door, and it won't be longer than 10 seconds before a rep comes to see if you need guidance. I love it that you can make a purchase without standing in line or going up to the register! They have little traveling register keypad thingys. I stood in the middle of the store in the software aisle while paying for my iMac, very cool! Oh, and he carried it out to my car without me asking for help. :)", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0qIsBt4EzBDCKrIviV55Ew", "review_id": "_JBUd2gSORt4adj0aeuGiw", "text": "What an amazing place, \n\nSpeed, the Apple Geniuses have hand held credit card swiping machine.  \n\nThe employees are more than helpful and knowledgeable.  Apple is becoming stronger in many ways and the stores reflect a great product and now Apple is perfecting great service.  The only thing this place is missing is a drive through window.\n\nLong lines this place is becoming like 6 flags, I remember when it was the smart people that only used Apple products.  I have a Mac book pro, been to the Mac store twice for questions not problems.  6 years running laptop, don't see any PC's doing this.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "zHH2Iz49wCZYYDLBTv0YOg", "review_id": "gVzABri-dMh2AA_ta3DAiA", "text": "So my iPhone went haywire this afternoon. The little 'slide to unlock' button - it wouldn't slide. Calls and texts were coming in, but I couldn't get to 'em. Now, I'm not saying I dropped it shortly before it went haywire - because that might have voided the warranty, and besides, it could have gone haywire without being dropped - but I'm not saying I didn't either, if you know what I mean. \n\nWell, since I couldn't exactly call for help, I went online and made an appointment for the genius bar. This was around 3pm, I guess. Earliest appointment was for 7:20. I showed up at 7:10, checked in, got called at 7:15. Walked out of the the store with a brand new iPhone at 7:25. A brand new iPhone in 15 minutes! So all those little nicks and scratches that have been piling up for the last year (maybe from being dropped, maybe not) - gone. That pocket lint I've been trying like hell to get out of the little speaker holes - gone.\n\nThis isn't the first time I've been to the genius bar at an Apple Store - I've had iPod and MacBook issues as well over the years - and every time, every single time, it's the same experience, whatever the store. The employees are friendly and courteous - the guy tonight - Matt, introduced himself, shook my hand, told me he'd be solving my problem tonight. And he did - quickly and efficiently. Thanks, bro.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "VovMsKbDF2Msflj1zPYF0A", "review_id": "jTRa2cK07vX0S4VQmexWMQ", "text": "Oh, how I dislike this store.  What does a girl have to do to get someone to find her a macbook battery?  Seriously.  How many people do I have to ask.  And, then, finally someone goes to look, only to come back saying that they don't have any.  The mac store has no macbook batteries?", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rV-B4sIzTbnvsYZZi2Nyrw", "review_id": "UBAT5VY-8tEbaK9sU20uLw", "text": "I'm a huge Apple fan. Been a user and fanboy since 1986 and I use to work at this very location.\n\nBut it's gone downhill. Whether it's the popularity of Apple products or just the massive amounts of questions to be answered, the employees aren't as knowledgeable as they used to be.\n\nDid you know that a faster processor would help once my hard drive became close to full? No? Yeah, neither did I, but the retard who sold me my last computer did.\n\nThat being said I love the Geniuses. Those guys are genuinely helpful and somehow usually in a good mood, shocking considering all the crap they must put up with.\n\nApple, starting hiring more competent salespeople!", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 9, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "wHg1YkCzdZq9WBJOTRgxHQ", "review_id": "JHtAmtpd0Czandc4zb8-lQ", "text": "I think a clinically retarded person designed the layout of this store.\n\nI stopped in a few days ago and was pleasantly surprised to see the registers were not at the front door anymore.  I hated that my first impression was a line of people.  So no more lines at the front.  Nice.  Now you have open space.  I love that.  Maybe the idiot that did the initial design has moved on.\n\nBut wait, I need to pay for my item.  Where are the registers?  They are mysteriously nonexistent.  I had to ask the guy guarding the front door where to pay.  He has to lead me to the back of the store and find an available employee-I guess one who is authorized to handle money??  First, they want to know how I'm planning to pay.  I don't know where I would have been led had I said \"cash,\" a back alley maybe.  But since it was a credit card, I was led to another location where my transaction could be processed from a portable machine.  Okay, that's cool, but how exactly do you cue customers with this system?  If someone is already helping you, great.  But if not, good luck finding someone to take your money.  \n\nThis is a recipe for chaos, and buying on-line just became that much more attractive.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "pVc_37K7H9QUJUP6wFL0Zg", "review_id": "pG3mchwVCi0WQv6NHb6eYA", "text": "The staff was extremely helpful when I had troubles with my iPhone. The store is crazy-busy and they made sure my time mattered. I felt like my business was important to them.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6hRKotVFPYL7Ci0hipN9Eg", "review_id": "KQB0_Mo8DhegZ4Dc1LxNTA", "text": "I really love this store and the computers, iPods, iPhones, as well as the accessories that I have purchased for them at this location. The staff is extremely personable and helpful when they aren't tied up with others. The only gripe that I have is that sometimes the store, especially on weekends or nights, can be a zoo and all associates are often tied up. Bonus that I only need to hand them my credit card, with no other information, and I'm out the door with my receipt emailed to me.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "s7NrYz-UVyL4Z_po_mBQsg", "review_id": "p2wit8vvZaQQbw9kzhi_VA", "text": "Do not go around lunch time, it is far to busy, and you'll have to push your way in to the store.  Otherwise, a nice little store, where I got my MacBook, and where I can look at the different Apple products for a while just browsing.  The staff there are friendly and very knowledgeable.  Every time I go the Biltmore, I have to stop in and check out the Macs.  Now the employees have hi tech hand help registers for check out to make things easier.  Theres even a kid table with Macs lined around the table with games on them.  I find it hard for me to stop myself from drooling over the Macs, iPods, iPhones and software. \nThere classes for new Apple product users are great.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "GudUwh6EapiOn4umgKdJiQ", "review_id": "jYFVCkKTTQ4yKqvHtUAoJA", "text": "I had not planned on being a Mac owner.  My family - oh so very sick of me constantly complaining of Vista -  on first an HP, then a Dell, packed me off to the Apple store a month ago and well, now I have a MacBook.  The sales associate helping me pick out the perfect Mac was good enough, even with two perfectly good (except for the Vista) PCs at home, to convince me I needed this computer.\n\nDo I love it? Not yet.  I like it, like it a lot.  I'm especially loving not having Vista issues that I had been having.  \n\nI'm enjoying taking the one on one classes  to teach me how to use my Mac.  Each time I take a class - I've had 4 now, I have a different teacher and each one bringing a different spin to my classes.  They are nice, friendly, patient, highly knowledgeable.  They are teaching me so many cool features and applications that I can do on my Mac.  My fave so far is the translator.  I do some business in Mexico - my Spanish is limited - so in just one short month the translator has just been a god send.\n\nThe store here at the Biltmore is consistently packed with people, visiting the genius bar, taking group classes or the one on one class and making expensive purchases. I am amazed in this economy just how very busy the store is.  \n\nI'm not totally convinced a Mac is the only way to go (almost though) but this store has some of the best customer service I've ever experienced.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 10, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "Dphi7UucZ8dJTVWAmFJlJg", "review_id": "GeMkz97aEQXSIoLsDAusnw", "text": "THE RULES:\n\n1. To buy or be helped with anything, you must check in with an \"orange shirt\" - this person has the clipboard and will write your name down with the reason for your visit. \n\n2a. If you have questions or want to buy something, you must then wait for a \"blue shirt\" to come help you - expect at least a 5 minute wait\n\n2b. If you've made an appointment for the \"genius\" bar, you must wait in back for your name to be YELLED out by a \"genius\" in a black shirt - expect at least a 15 minute wait (If you haven't made an appointment for the \"genius\" bar, you'll probably just get laughed at)\n\n3. If you want to purchase an item, a \"blue shirt\" will check you out with their hand-held device, when available. (There is only one \"register,\" a computer pos system located at the \"genius\" bar, but it's use is \"not encouraged.\") If you bring cash or want a bag, expect a longer check out because those are kept somewhere else, of course. Receipts can be emailed to you, printed out, or both.\n\n\nI wish I would've known these things before my last visit - I would've gone elsewhere or just gone online. Can't tell you how much I hated the experience. I guess the setup is good if you're someone who needs a lot of assistance, but for someone with a simple purchase or quick question, the hassles and hoops of this store isn't worth the inconvenience.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-VAF4FC-WKd39_t_RV8XdA", "review_id": "g9z1edAaprYCEnH64IFldw", "text": "I had to take my sick iMac to the Apple store the other day. I made an appointment, and luckily, due to the awesome parking situation at the Biltmore, I was late. I checked into the store and was told my appointment was canceled, due to my tardiness. I was placed into the \"pool\", where I had to wait for a moment between customers with appointments. I was called about 6 minutes later, where I met a soft spoken Genius named Johnathan. He warmly greeted me and shook my hand. He asked me what kind of issues I was having and began to diagnose it. Unfortunately, my computer was no bueno, and he alerted me that the hard drive needed to be replaced. He also let me know that he could do it for $350, but he gave me a card for a certified repairman across the street who could do it for less. I thought that was cool. He warmly wished me a great day, and apologized for my crappy luck. \n\nThe store is a bit chaotic. but I think with the right employees, that chaos can be kept in check. I'll be back should I need anything else.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "E5QyEU6FCQwnTys0S73zNw", "review_id": "T2owlgE6QEsUaPDsKWnbUQ", "text": "so we bought a new 24 in LED display online and it arrived. everything great, waited a week or two for the new MacBookPro to arrive before we could fire it up. (mini DVI, duh whats that right? lol)\n\nso boom it fires up for the first time and i see it. a black triangle of burned out LEDs WHOA!!! no fun. panic was released and calm restored. it's 2 weeks old, i'll take it to an Apple store for a replacement.\n\nso Saturday morning i made an appointment at the Genius bar to have them look at it, and hopefully say, \"We'll just replace it for you\"....\n\nwell after an interesting turn of events on the light rail, i showed up late, only 15 minutes. but my reservation was already voided..my fault. no biggie.\n\ni tell the guy at the genius bar check in what the deal is and he says, we can put you back in the queue and one of the genius can look at it.\n\ni said \"is there a way we can just get an exchange, i don't really want to hear that it would need to be shipped off to wherever to be fixed\" he said sure, but they might have the parts there to fix it, and that the online stock and the in-store stock are different, so he might not be able to exchange but would go check into it....15 minutes later he walked out of the room behind the genius bar with another monitor. i walked over to the exclusive register since they switched over to the mobile point of sales set up. after a couple bar code scans i was walking out the store with a new monitor. a new monitor without burned out LEDs that is. \n\ni was happy.\n\nas far as the maddening POS system they have, i give it 3.5 stars\n\ni get the concept and that it should speed up sales, but when your ignorant to who has one of the hand held devices or don't even know thats how you check out. you can be seriously put off by the whole process. but now that i know. i have no issues with it. who really needs a bag anyways.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "HZeFzs42f0iGaA-sP_hUnA", "review_id": "3ZTTM4dIzuhsppFnPKkS1g", "text": "I have been to the Apple store 2x for warranty service... Once for a power supply, another time for a new battery. The Apple Geniuses are friendly, helpful, and fun to interact with. The layout is neat, clean, and efficient. Overall they do a great job of using their retail space to communicate what it's like to use their products.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 10, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "W_QXYA7A0IhMrvbckz7eVg", "review_id": "KfGTdOH8JpwJ5liS9xsq3g", "text": "I hate all Apple Stores.  They are all the same.  Yes, I use a PC and would never use a Mac for anything, but I do love my iPod(s).  This location is pretty high up there in terms of irritability.  There's always some strange, huge cluster of people congesting the back of the store along with the prerequisite losers who come here to surf the internet.  The employees here drive me nuts.  They are either completely lazy or obnoxiously pushy with their \"genius\" title.  I refuse to call them that and find it embarrassing when one of these so-called \"geniuses\" knows less about the product than I do.  Aside from that, I also can't stand their new check-out procedure where I have to find an employee and get them to take my card and then proceed to take 10 minutes just to make the transaction.  The only Apple store I didn't try to kill anyone in has been the one at San Tan Village.  They're a little less douchey there.  Ugh!  Only go if you have to.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3NlrLWgEsZUyPoCItSxnRw", "review_id": "DEAsFM9Iwg6ITuZjNSSt_w", "text": "Went to this store to BUY and could not get waited on.  Seriously, in THIS ECONOMY!!  I went to Fry's Electronics the next day and not only did they wait on me, but they answered all my questions, sold me a new MacBook and walked me through the entire check-out until I was to the front door.  How's THAT for customer service, APPLE?", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "GnZWh25MyJD1d5FMKl3QmA", "review_id": "eO3gZsEYlRlpoR1jPsyF0g", "text": "Don't they read their Yelp reviews? I too had trouble getting waited on last weekend and this isn't the first time. The place was exactly as described by Bri..and after wading through the net surfers and congestion I finally managed to snag a 15 year-old sales person...only to find out by her frustrated response that her color T-shirt does not do sales, it means she is some type of tech support (oooo - haughty - am I supposed to bow?) and I need to find someone in the orange, or lime or tangerine or whatever T-shirt. \n\nSo I find Orange T-shirt who proceeds to reprimand me for having the audacity to want to buy an iphone without standing in the iphone line (what line? I see no line. That's why I stopped in today, not last week, because today there is no line). \n\nStopped short by my pointing out the line does not exist, Orange T then quizzes me about doing my pre-authorization...I haven't done it yet? Well, I'm welcome to sit in the store and enter my personal data amongst all the hovering net surfer losers. Time to make my escape, call ATT and have the darn thing ordered over the phone in less time than I spent navigating the color coded T-shirt brigade at the iStore. Whew.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "5wN78N4K0a39C-uPzPmxDw", "review_id": "40NemOvzNBLNj5L5ldVFhQ", "text": "I walked into Apple this last weekend with my MacBook clutched to my body in fear and worry. What began the night before as a ominous, frightening clicking inside of my laptop, progressed the next morning into nothing but a flashing folder with a question mark on it. \n\nI was greeted instantly and was cheerily asked what I had come into the store for. I frantically explained what was going on with my MacBook, and I could tell by the fallen face of the greeter that my inclinations were unfortunately right on the money. He set up an appointment for me with a Genius for 30 minutes in the future- during which time I finally got around to looking at those pesky external hard drives! (Too little too late I fear)\n\nI came back and only had to wait a few minutes to be helped by my assigned Genius. My story garnered the same reaction as the concierge, and all was confirmed when Genius couldn't even detect the existence of my hard drive. Everything and anything was gone and I was completely devastated. Genius was extremely sympathetic and assured me that my AppleCare would cover the hard drive and that he could take care of it and I would be all set back up within 20 minutes. \n\nAs I waited, I wandered around the store and was asked a few more times if I needed any assistance by several friendly associates. When I went back to check the status, I mentioned that my trackpad had been wearing down after years of use, and how I would go about replacing it. Genius said, no prob, that he had it in stock and would swap it out. What I didn't realize was it was one part so I also got a new keyboard in the mix, so that was pretty sweet. \n\nNow, I think Genius felt sorry for me to be honest. I'm not sure, but I really don't think the keyboard part, nor the battery are covered under AppleCare in normal circumstances, but that day apparently they were. \n\nSo I walked out of Apple with a practically new MacBook, finally that damn external hard drive, but no evidence of the last 3 years of my life. It was a super crappy day, but it could have been a lot worse. Thanks to Genius Alan and AppleCare, I was at least able to have a silver lining to the dark cumulonimbus hovering over my head.\n\nWhen life hands you lemons, you make lemonade. If it gives you a rotten Apple- head to the Genius bar.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 13, "useful": 9, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "QKW7sYPWPSsIcWqSiDzChQ", "review_id": "gFEAiHNoTPoDCcd2wnDDcQ", "text": "i use an Apple\na mac every day\nthey say, keeps the virus\ndoctor away\ni love their laptops \nalu alloy case\nbought my first apple II\nback in seventy-eight\ncame in for a macbook\npassed on mac air\nwhen the super cool genius\ninside of their\ncompany store\nbiltmore, a z\nfinally, got around\nto waiting on me\nhe started in with his\ni'm cooler than you\n\"dude, I work at apple\"\nsmug attitude\nbig whoop, big fella\nseriously, why?\nsteve jobs started apple\nyour job's,  jobs'  sales guy\nin your skinny jeans\nthe prereq hip glasses\nand your little lanyard\nyou're fanboy, mactastic\nso don't condescend\nbelieve it or not\ni came in here knowing\nexactly what I want\nso go fetch me my macbook\ncanon wireless printer\ntime capsule back up\nthe jbl speakers\nthat's it, run along\nshoo, bye, off you go\ntake your disheveled hair\nand red t-shirt in tow\ni'm the easiest sale\nyou'll make here all week\nI hardly let \nthe Apple geek, speak\njust gave him my amex\nhere, swipe my card\npulled round the  back\nand they loaded my car\nso the lesson, I guess\nis know what ya want\nor prepare for the hourly\ncultist to flaunt\ntheir apple too-cool-aid\nup and down your face\nyou'll hardly feel worthy\nthat they let you grace\nyourself with their presence\nit's slightly obscene\nbut the reality is\nand I hate to be mean\nwhen it's all said and done\nat the end of the day\nyou're a dork selling iPods\nget it? got it? okay.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GI0WuPLYjglQrcHKeN3sFA", "review_id": "rqYDPidMZocVkx9CXv8dJQ", "text": "The concept of the store is great, but horribly inefficient.  There are 6-10 employees there and not a single one of them could take MY MONEY!  I just wanted to buy a car charger and get out of the store.  Unfortunately, all associates were tied up.  I ended up throwing my purchase onto the table and walking out.\n\nHere's a link to avoid the frustration:\n\nhttp://store.apple.com/us?cid=OAS-US-DOMAINS-applestore.com", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 11, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "nMUCUocc2Q6dZ1VeF6s6Sw", "text": "I gave in and got the iPhone almost a month ago... and I love it for the most part.  I even had a pretty good experience when I purchased it at the Scottsdale (Kierland area) Apple store.  I'm realizing now that i forgot to yelp about that... oh well!\n\nThe reason I had to go to the Biltmore Apple Store was because after two weeks of using my new phone, I realized my speaker phone, my ringer, my alarm, (basically everything audio on my phone) was not working.  And my phone was not holding a charge very long either.  I took it in today only to realize you cannot just \"take it in\" to meet with someone in service - you need an appointment!  Ugh!\n\nLucky for me, I only had to wait about an hour and a half to get that appointment... so Jared and I walked around the Biltmore Fashion Park wasting time until my appointment.  And then guess what happened?  I walked in for my appointment and I was told that I needed to make sure that my iPhone was backed up to my computer or I would lose everything!  And why they couldn't tell me that in the first place, i have no clue...\n\nSo I made another appointment for two hours later and I went home and backed up my phone... and then I went back for my appointment and waited and waited.  And then I met with someone who passed me to someone else and finally they took care of me.  I actually scored myself a new phone that works this time.  \n\nSo, after spending a good chunk of my Saturday with several \"geniuses\" at the Apple store, I'm thankful to have a working phone... I just hope I don't have to spend much time there in the future.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "p7Lda6KxqarDy05wu13zeA", "review_id": "5T_wigk9j1vUbpQ9lpF4eA", "text": "I'm currently using one of the Apple Store's display laptops typing this review.  And, even though I made an appointment a day in advance I've still been waiting half an hour to meet my genius!  So, let's get right into it because there's no telling how much longer I'll be waiting...\n\nThis location has always been my home Apple store, but in the past few years I've visited other locations.  This one in particular ranks low on the customer service and store layout scales.  It seems that the ratio of blue shirted Apple employees to customers is 1:1. Yet, I still see quite a few wanderers presumably seeking Apple help and more than half of the Geniuses and their coworkers are on their iPad, Phone, or Pods.\n\nThis store needs a baby intervention...I'm still waiting, hence the 3 estrellas.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zigHnwA0FSGPGUE59lLFzA", "review_id": "yCi10NbQGUxL9pGHION-aQ", "text": "BEST STAFF EVER!  Ask for Ariel for one-to-one training. He especially good at Adobe Creative Suite instruction. Do yourself a favor and try not to come in on a Saturday. Any other day of the week the store is fun to be at, but Saturdays are very busy.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "du6KeE54IFbPiXpU3LOd1g", "review_id": "hx4RvJ_h9agTWhxK74Di_g", "text": "I practice Polytheism...the belief in and worship of many gods.\n\nI know, I know it's controversial...perhaps even pagan...but there it is.\n\nI think all of our little silicon, electron driven overlords require much of us, and we ignore that call for service at our own peril.\n\nWhile some of us fall down prostate and gesticulate in the direction of Redmond, Wa., twice a day, others make the annual pilgrimage to the holy city of Cupertino and pray for a new revelation from the almighty \"Jobs\".\n\nOther's speak in strange tongues...\"ubuntu\", \"fedora\", \"GNOME\" , \"APK/SDK\" and much more.\n\nI take no chances...I worship them all (which is pretty entertaining when you see me in Silicon Valley, trying to hide my flopping and pointing towards Redmond while chanting \"Linux\" over and over and over).\n\nAs an acolyte of these many religions , I build and present many offerings to these tiny silicon deities (known to the congregation as \"apps\") for these devices to digest and use in the furtherance of their unknowable agenda!\n\nMy latest offering to the gods was to purchase a couple of the precious amulets known as \"iPad\"!\n\nThese quartz and precious metal artifacts are the latest \"dream catchers\" to come flying out of the holy scepter of the great and powerful \"Apple\" and they are well worth your time and effort to get to know!\n\nI assume that you are reading this on the \"InterWebs\" (unless you are like one of my older clients...not one of the brethren...he has his assistant \"print\"...on \"paper\" anything that she thinks might interest him...such a wonderful throw back to Jonathan Swift and his delightful flappers) and if you are, then these religious artifacts...these \"iPad's\", are where the world is going...at least right now.\n\nSo I made my offerings (thanks goodness they don't require a human sacrifice to get one of these things...although I do have a few candidates for such sacrifice if it ever becomes necessary) and became the possessor of a couple of these holy objects.\n\nThe Church of Apple at the Biltmore made this whole process very easy and I have to say that Judy, one of Apple's vestal virgins (OK, I have no way of knowing if she's a virgin... I just take it on faith) is one of the best of Apples priestesses...known as \"geniuses\"...she was friendly, capable and loving, in her way.\n\nShe sweetly and quickly initiated me into the ways of the iPad...no muss, and a minimum of fuss!\n\nAnd while these aren't the first Apple icon's that I've possessed, they are the very best and most precious.\n\nBut as soon as mighty Google produces an artifact like \"iPad\", I know I will need to make similar offerings to the twin demi-gods known as \"Larry\" and \"Sergei\", in order that they may purchase divine fuel for the holy 767, the better to advance their cause of \"indoctrinating\" every attractive co-ed at Stanford (best pick-up line ever - \"hey, wanna go for a ride in my jet\")...truly, holy work!\n\nBTW, the mighty Google frightens me the most of all the gods I worship...if they can't index your information, you just might cease to exist.\n\nhttp://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/google_ceo_suggests_you_change_your_name_to_escape.php", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a_raVbErFAEx848zV-pgkQ", "review_id": "zFeqtMV-9778KVfeouVDCQ", "text": "I've visited this location numerous times. While I understand you need an appointment to get any help at an apple store, this place is always mayhem. The staff member that assigins you an apple member is most likely told to lie to you in order to keep you waiting as long as possible - before you completely lose your patience.\nI got to the store at 10am on the dot expecting to simply buy an iPhone 4 and get on my way. The place wasn't busy at all, and I had no questions. Just charge my card $395 for the phone and mobile me, take my info and i'm gone, right? Not so fast.\nI walked out at 10:45. They said they would help me right away, and I stood waiting 25 minutes until I could be helped. Three times I was told \"someone will be right with you\". The last guy that helped me was nice ,but that didn't makeup for the experience.\nIt's sad apple is such a profitable business with such awful, understaffed customer service. If there was another option out there that was comparable, it would be a no brainer to switch.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "vsXP832M0kOxKpfduD7dWw", "review_id": "asNdrVjI0jShjMH4VwIr6g", "text": "I can't help it. I think Mac Geniuses are so hot. Knowing they are there to help me figure out any problems I may have with my computer for FREE is one of my favorite things about being an Apple user. \n\nSeriously, who needs a manual?\n\nI mostly use this store for tech support. Fortunately, I don't have to go too often. It's so easy. You can make an appointment with the genius bar via computer at home. Waltz in 1 minute before your appointment time and get all the help you need from some brainy computer geek a minute later. \n\nThe store as a retail option is confusing. Who do you talk to for what and when? Though, it's cool that whoever's helping you can ring you up right there in the middle of the sales floor. At least you don't have to go wait in a register line after you've cracked the code! :)", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "Ozt5NaLNTP1fE2pQQz8fCw", "text": "The Biltmore Apple Store gets another star thanks to David, the Mac Genius who helped me out / hooked me up yesterday.\n\nNow that I know the drill, I made an appointment ahead of time, showed up for it, and was in and out in less than 30 minutes.  Not only that, but I went in with a cracked iPhone face and left with a brand new one.\n\nI think it helped that it was my birthday and that I had insurance and that I was nice... but whatever the reason, I'll take it!\n\nAgain, I hope to stay away from this place for awhile (read: iPhone problems stay away) unless of course I give in and decide to purchase an iPad.  But if I do return, I hope David is my Mac Genius... he was great.  \n\nThanks Apple Store!", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E9jtD7EFBRQDaswk6goqDg", "review_id": "dhpXlEvENk5QPH9bSQrx4A", "text": "Love Apple and get a year 1 year training for $100 when you buy a computer. Great deal!\n\nA little hard to get appointments set.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cMmQsFyrYBv6hIE6NffqZQ", "review_id": "D-Z-EcoXVpxYLIqrUgFbmw", "text": "As usual Apple has taken care of me without a hassle. Two macs, years of happiness.\n\nThe power module for my MacBook Pro went out 55 days after my AppleCare expired, but they replaced it at no charge.  \n\nWhen I went to the store I did not have a \"Genius\" appointment, but they did help me out after I told them I didn't live near an Apple store and I was on my lunch break.  Thank you!\n\nOnce again Apple has proven itself to be an excellent company with great customer service.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5Bo1cEXkJbxIPR6mPIDIRQ", "review_id": "QQXQURlJmLDTrxDa62SA7g", "text": "Usually packed with apple fans. They have lots of people working here. Very helpful down to earth staff. \n\nWent in for some dust under my iphone screen. They replaced the phone no questions asked.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 9, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "AYGHNy8gPxl2Q-etTT3hZw", "review_id": "WIngG8i90j1k-amDLGwNng", "text": "My iPHONE 4 apparently dislikes being repeatedly dropped on hard surfaces, and as a result, needed some minor surgery at Apple.\n\nI made an appointment and went at my scheduled time. The first thing I noticed, was how many employees there are working there. I think there is nearly a 1:1 ratio of staff to customers.\n\nI was greeted promptly and then set up with the repair tech. For some reason the part I needed wasn't in stock, which was kind of strange since four days earlier when I made the appointment- they clearly said the back glass would be replaced. I am no business tycoon, but when a customer is coming in to have a piece of glass replaced, I imagine you would want to have the piece of glass in stock-but I could be crazy. Regardless, the employee was friendly, and these things happen. He took my information and I can return again when the part is in.\n\nWhile I was there I decided to try and exchange the Apple 'bumper\" for something more substantial. I'm not sure why it's called a bumper, it should be called, \"Piece of plastic which costs $30 and does nothing to protect your $300 phone.\" Perhaps that name is too wordy, so 'bumper' it is.\n\nMany places have very difficult return/exchange policies (not my beloved Costco, of course, but lessor beings) and I was prepared for battle, but and when I asked the Apple employee if I could exchange the bumper he initially asked if I still had my packaging. I don't know about you, but if I had the packaging of something I bought four months ago, then I would likely be featured on the show 'Hoarders'. I informed him I didn't have the packaging but due to the bumper not protecting my phone, I wished to exchange it. The employee went to the back and brought back some papers and told me to pick out another case. I grabbed a snazzy little blue number and was on my way. I appreciated Apple for making the exchange when they didn't have to, well done.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z1c8uQv7tfgrP4-sVggbTA", "review_id": "ZKjKl1QNnJZq9ggoOQ7Ksg", "text": "I do indeed love Apple products. I bought my first Apple computer -- a little iBook -- in 2002 when I began grad school. I bought a 2nd generation iPod, too (it was as heavy as a brick). I'm not going to lie, this commercial sold me on giving Apple a try:\n\nhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GxC4kKD9qA\n\nStill, that doesn't change the fact that the computer successfully carried me through my master's degree. I'd have to check, but I think my diploma was made out to \"iBook\" rather than \"Chad.\"\n\nThis particular Apple store is great; not only does it sell amazing products, but I've never had a problem getting a faulty device replaced. I once had an iPhone die on me and they simply handed me a new one. Also, I brought a 3-year-old laptop in hoping for a free fan repair; they couldn't waive that cost, but they did go the extra mile and look into my battery while they were at it, then replace it. Yes, it sounds like I've had a lot of faulty Apple products, but when I think about how many purchases I've made here, I think it's par for the course (especially when I think about my disastrous experiences with Dell and HP).\n\nI'm bringing my Macbook Pro into the Apple Store today in the hopes they'll be able to take care of a stuck pixel or two; it's annoying to try to watch a movie with a stationary white spot on the screen, especially when the cost of this computer is the reason I still have no dishwasher in my house!", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XLHDwNRYynxd8oiyIvk7DQ", "review_id": "k3tlGwl_GdufhFh24i6-8w", "text": "It's a typical Apple Store, therefore five stars. 'Nuff said. Plus it doesn't require you to navigate a massive indoor mall like Chandler.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZP20a41dAYlbHGrFjXndXg", "review_id": "wKbc9HwaK8n3-RC4wx72AQ", "text": "I love this place. I bought my wife a ipad for christmas from here and the sales person was very nice & helpful. In fact every time I have talked to a sales person at this store they have been very informative & helpful. I plan on buying an new imac soon from here.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7zDqr2I0-xpw9HF5Ha54cA", "review_id": "ykYzLRCZDiZWEEHSOiiIJw", "text": "While I didn't buy my first mac here, I definitely frequent this store most to feed my Apple addiction. Luckily my trusty little macbook has never needed a trip yet, nor has an iPod, but most of its accessories and my drooling happens here, which I hope the staff is paid well to clean that up. If not, I'm sorry.\n\nI like the way things are laid out at this store, and I like how I can come in with an iPod I received as a gift and trade it in for another one :) What I don't like is how unorganized it is to find an employee to help you unless you have an appt with the geniusii (yes I made that plural up). I thought it sucked that the Sprint store puts people in their queue even to speak with a sales rep, until I went to the Apple store and wished they had the same. For that, you lose a star.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zXOzSwoCbUYm2jtOjDcK2g", "review_id": "gPQI9k5M4zIF0TNqKqth3Q", "text": "This store has greatly improved customer service since my last visit. It's more adult now. Good job!", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eX_vXeJMKDp1oMZZ4FlI9A", "review_id": "Pv3DDWkKC5-276JrTQOgsg", "text": "I have been a steady customer of Apple for quite some time.  Whenever I had an issue with my iPhone, they have been more than helpful even to the point of replacing my phone two times even after I have passed my warranty cut off date.  Every sales person I have dealt with has been extremely helpful.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "thdVzCfKx-DV0zYWqId3pw", "review_id": "8zOj-sRPFhCc0DOIU5RC6w", "text": "I love the Apple Store.  Great products.  Great customer service.  And just an overall cool presentation.\n\nI bought just bought my first Mac here.  Great experience.  It was like buying a car without the headaches.  I was shown how to set it up and given a quick tutorial.  No charge.  I can also go to any store, any time, if I have more questions, and I won't have to worry about getting an employee who isn't knowledgeable.\n\nThis location is not quite as sleek and cool as many of the others.  It's a lot older (I believe this one was the first in the valley) and feels a little more dated than most.  It's also a lot smaller and has a lot less employees.  The good news, there's also a lot less customers inside.  So while it doesn't have the pulse of most Apple stores, it also doesn't feel like a cluster some others do.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eAgcqq8MAe1ztS4gqDbpTA", "review_id": "r7H7g4aQ63zz88lkhYbqsA", "text": "I must admit that I love Apple products and it is very difficult for me to write a negative review about Apple. Ever since my PC died the day before a major paper was due freshman year, I have been a Mac user, a PC hater, and I scoff at the Windows OS. \n\nI have been to this location twice for two different reasons. The first was to buy an iPhone 4 cover and the second time was for an Apple Care/iPhone hardware problem.\n\nFirst time: I waltzed in around 10:15 and headed to the accessories area in the back, after being greeted by a friendly employee. Normal. After a few minutes of debating different cases, I asked for help. I noticed that most of the 1 and 2 star reviews wrote about bad customer service/being ignored, especially when those Yelpers only aimed to buy the less pricey items. I received great treatment. My Apple guy pointed out two cases that met my specifications and suggested the one that was cheaper. Excellent. I was out the door in less than 20 minutes.\n\nSecond time: My iPhone 4 was on the fritz and I couldn't make or receive calls. \n\nSince this was not my first Apple product, I knew to call Apple Care first and talk to someone over the phone, who would then set up an in-person appointment for me whenever I wanted and wherever I wanted. (Tip for new Apple users. The phone people are great and super nice!)\n\nWalked into the Biltmore store 5 minutes before my appointed time and ended up waiting for 30 minutes. Ugh. But when Brandon did get to me, he was great. Although he tried to convince me that my problem was software-based and not hardware-based (as the phone Apple Care guy and I determined), he was a total sweetheart when I walked back into the store not 10 minutes after I initially left with a phone still unable to make/receive calls. He got to me right away and switched out my broken phone for a new one. The second time only took 10 minutes and my new phone is great.\n\nTwo small suggestions for the store:\n1) Stop scheduling your Genius appointments so close together. You know that some problems take longer to fix than anticipated and that makes all the subsequent appoints late. I like your store, but I don't want to sit around for an extra 30 minutes when I could have just been scheduled later.\n\n2) Apple stores need to have the same express pass phrase that the Apple Care phone system has. I know that some Apple users might not understand certain tech things, but I do not want to be told that I have a software problem when I know that I have a hardware problem and I have to return to the store ten minutes later! Give me that pass phrase that lets my Genius person know that I know what I am talking about.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m3dRCU88YU9_GawEqX4gBw", "review_id": "Rc6deYO8GYdUjqhqAs9wKg", "text": "Wow! Just left Apple with a new phone and I could not be happier! \nSuch a great experience compared to dealing directly with Verizon. \nThe employees were welcoming and friendly and helped me solve my iPhone problem quickly!", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "gjyZCN-173P6Ck44u1judw", "text": "These people have gone out of their way to help me make the mac I bought from ASU Surplus functional. They did not charge me for anything they did, including loading a new operating system.  I admit I really started started worrying the fourth trip back as to the hope for this unit. A gwoing  group of the technicians were clustered around my machine all throwing out ideas about how to fix the particular issues.  I respect them for finally saying no one had any idea what more they could do to make it work.\n\nI would recommend this particular store for their great service!  They certainly tried for me.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oJsnqRror1DUmi3jWgbwaA", "review_id": "a4MsmxuQ4TWo_Z3UUu2xEQ", "text": "So I cracked my iPhone 4 and called Verizon (who I pay an insurance fee to each month) and they told me to try Apple first.  I did and after a short wait the young guy asked me how it broke, how high up it was when it fell (in my hand or off of a building?) and I said it was in my hand.  He clicked around on his device a bit and said \"normally we'd charge you $165 but i'll help you out today\" and gave me a free brand new iPhone 4.  Plus Grant Hill (Suns player) was in there at the same time. good service!!!", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qQns9dP75RNOWOVWI_ZKZw", "review_id": "n8GNVezpiOgV1ioXtNhNAQ", "text": "This Apple store is smaller than any of the others I've been to. It was also so crowded that there was little room to move or to try out the products. We wanted to test Siri on the iPhone 4S, but there was some kind of info session going on and every single device was occupied for the entire time we visited. This was a bit disappointing. \n\nThere are three or four Apple stores in the area (Scottsdale, Chandler, for example) and I recommend visiting those ones instead.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eOVVMnFC5jeAInwiG3uNEw", "review_id": "l5p9L8AGdE62IgTLavW87w", "text": "Picked up my new imac today. Everyone is just super friendly and upbeat. I love good customer service. I did have to wait a bit, but everyone is just so nice I really didn't mind! Plus, I got to chat while I waited with Quinton who was sexy (and he knows it). I'm just sayin'. He carried my computer to my car for me and wished me a very genuine happy christmas. Very pleasant experience with every employee I encountered. I love those nerds!", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ru8p3RTlk8f9LB_3zLXURQ", "review_id": "2rVl0vpgcxcQordBFja9hA", "text": "Okay, I admit it, I have an Apple addiction. Having an Apple a day is just not enough for me. I like to have several Apples a day, every day. Yes, I like to go to the store and just hang out, try out their new products and programs and I can't wait to enroll myself and my son in their abundant free workshops. \nGosh, I am unabashingly gushing about this place. Apparently I'm not the only one as the place is always busy, from morning to night. Seriously, I'm not kidding. If you need to talk to a genius at the genius bar, make sure you book an appointment online first and either bring a book or some work with you or be prepared to use one of their many available Apples that are for your use to cruise the Internet because these guys are never on time with their appointments. \nInstead of getting upset, be understanding. Because well, these appointments are hard to time when the client is trying to understand something. I mean, what's worse to have th genius tell you he has to go to the next appointment to keep his schedule or to work with you until your problem is resolved??\nJust enjoy the vibe of the place while waiting!", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "koTB0T-WJWKmu9YS56GxVA", "review_id": "hlZ6ZgDwqFE0s3dD2UXDRg", "text": "It's hard to find a better, more efficient customer retail experience than in an Apple Store. You might find an Apple product a little cheaper online but it is so much easier in the store. And it may sound silly but I love getting my receipt emailed to me.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EAJjMgKIjiaVb_2Q9ROeCQ", "review_id": "1HN9y4dEde4pDHULJagGRw", "text": "I love coming in here! Few months ago finally converted to a Mac! Signed up for a couple Genius lessons and pretty much come in monthly since! Everyone is so helpful and friendly. Love the AppleCare I got with my Mac.\n\nFinally got an iPhone, I had ordered from Verizon during the pre-release of 4s and phone arrived the day Apple stores were releasing it. After activation, I went to this location and of course huge line! But one of the employees was walking around the line and I asked if I could just go in to get my accessories, \" My new phone needs an outfit\"! (case) . Took me right in and hooked me up!! The store in itself is smaller than the one at Scottsdale Quarter but I love coming in here!", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P-y83T3BpOTneosph713dA", "review_id": "q3B59IenOwY1S9_fPdtO0A", "text": "Went in to get a new charger for my MacBook Pro, and they gave me a new one right away-- no wait, no paperwork. Super friendly staff and extremely quick service despite being very busy! Definitely one of the better Apple stores that I've been to.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wjcwKo8aJvwi2q9_sem4ng", "review_id": "I62hsY41WMmDcVEoi2EMcQ", "text": "Waited for 25 minutes before asking for a manager for assistance. Too crowded and for all the lovely blue shirts walking around nobody bothered to help those of us standing around. Once I finally got help it was ok.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D5J4mKahKvUBJUTWanZwdA", "review_id": "F-tshFbzXgaU297P71nn1g", "text": "I am a huge fan of Apple products and the Apple store service is what you expect from the #1 company in computing and electronics. I had to schedule an appointment for my 7 year old Macbook (Yeah, I am as amazed as anyone for the Macbook lasting me 7 years, I use it everyday for work and home) it's hard drive finally gave out. Right on schedule I was assigned Elizabeth to help me with my problem. She was very helpful and took the time to explain to me the cheapest and best way to fix the problem. After spending a good amount of time trying to solve the problem for free she found out it was my hard drive. I am going to be buying a new Mac soon and of course I will go back to the Apple Biltmore. Thanks again for saving me a few bucks and saving all my software and files.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lt8EDfC80IpHzGKlj8qGpA", "review_id": "5avMeRJSSD7LGqOu0ti8zg", "text": "This Apple store gets really busy, but the staff is always friendly, nice and happy to accommodate you. Also, being in very dog friendly Biltmore, this store is very dog friendly too! The employees love coming up and petting and saying hi to my pup. \n\nIt has a great selection and I was able to get an ipad2 and 4S easily at least a few weeks after it was released, even when all the other stores in the Valley were completely sold out.\n\nNegatives is the store is smaller then most. The hours are short. I feel for a popular store it should be opened earlier and closed later, but they follow the hours of the other stores at the Biltmore, so I understand. \n\nIt's the only Apple Store I'll go to, even though there are bigger and newer ones close by simply because it is more dog friendly then the others. I appreciate that they offer this at this location and why I'll continue to be loyal to this store.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "75NITJUUTwIK4dN1sEdWwg", "review_id": "CzXbmsNsuKGyWyqDU30bMg", "text": "Brought my iPad in to see why I wasn't able to get WiFi and the staff was quick to assist! As always the store is packed, but they are always readily available to help and direct you to the right department or person...Told me they would have the problem solved in 20 minutes - with plenty of stores close-by I was able to get a quick bite to eat while waiting!\n\nI also had to return an iPad case, which by the way was with out a receipt and past the return date, but with my credit card they were able to locate my purchase and return the charge to my card! \n\nMychael B (one of the Managers) assisted me, but everyone else seemed to be so willing to help me when he stepped away.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h3TnHCqFga0VgPO390PjKA", "review_id": "txHnwNxfQo9jnogSkCOCLw", "text": "I know people make fun of the Genius thing, but I've always had snappy fast service and they don't treat me like an idiot just because I'm a female with some malfunctioning tech like other repair places I've been to. I'm pretty brand loyal to Apple when it comes to devices, not deliberately, but that's what I've ended up with over the years, and it's nice that their on-ground physical response teams are so knowledgeable and helpful.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "VoEMLdy5sUuWZ1jEOaP-XA", "text": "After my disastrous experience with trying to buy a used computer from ASU (only about $500 for something that can't be used) anything but the word brand new can upset me.  I went to this apple store after going to a competitor and can say they really helped me save money.  I went in ready to buy a new unit when one young man said why not buy refurbished on line and have it delivered.His logic waas that they had gone farther through a refurbished machine when they got it back than with the regular brand new machines.  Something to be said for his line of thought I thought about this long and hard and checked what was available online for a month.  Later I went back and worked with an associate named Jessica who showed me logically that I was going to spend more money than I needed to, about $500 dollars!?!.  The refurbished unit came in faster than i expected/  I took my old machine that had half the tech staff came out looking at it and saying \"It still works?\"  They loaded the new one with the info from the old  machine and got it the same day.  Later that evening, I realized nothing was going as it should in updating necessary information.  The  next day, I made and appoint meant and hauled everything over there.  My final contact was with a delight flu woman named Elizabeth.  She proceeded to show me that about half of what I had load off the old machine wasn't necessary and would have caused exactly what was going wrong.   I can't tell you how much time she took to remove things I didn't need.  She also explained something to me that I think should have been told before.  Safari is a product of Mac, I was not  this  before. In my opinion, it only  makes sense to use it when I am on a macintosh computer.  From seeing what Elizabeth work today, I realized I've run into problems previously because no one told me about she benefit of using safari and mac together.\n\nYeah, Jessica, for saving me money!  Elizabeth for her smile when she went through the tedious process of ridding my new machine of things I didn't need!  There were two other gentlemen who I have to apologize for not remembering their names/  Overall, definitely a five star experience, inspire of a crying baby and a busy weekend crowd.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8judY6JqNcVJZnpqDRQmuA", "review_id": "bIiY_jZyjCAQYBjuo5NKsg", "text": "I simply cannot dealing with uneducated \"geniuses\", that think they know everything, when they don't even have a degree in computer science and or engineering. Seriously? Get real.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ykCKcsi8Yv-3naU6PobaMw", "review_id": "8pU-yEq25fNJWuv6WYJA8g", "text": "This place is great. I've been in here twice in the last week. Once for my iPhone and once for my Macbook pro. Everyone is super friendly and does what they can to help you. If you need help around the store, its very easy to find someone to assist you. The attitude of the employees really makes this place spectacular. The only issue is the wait time. I had a genius appointment and still had to wait half an hour to talk to someone once I was there. Still a great place.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "raMSkwLdZ-kFea1fTY_-Ew", "review_id": "JcDI40BXrFvX30Arfmt3jg", "text": "I go here because it's close...but the store out in Chandler is so much bigger and friendlier.  The Geniuses here are alright, but seem to always have an attitude or be swamped.  Plus, the store itself is usually swamped...when I go in and need help, there's nary a person to help me.  Last time I waited 30 MINUTES to ask a question about a laptop.  Either I'm addicted to apples or just plain stupid because I would NEVER wait that long in any other store.  The lack of customer service, the wait times, and the general malaise of the staff here make me seriously consider not buying an apple again every time I visit this store.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0vJG6lPDdyDweBpfxN1L5A", "review_id": "DMOsT5rYmVX2AT3GToQANg", "text": "They have very technical team to assist apple products. I love the apple gadgets. I feel very sad if get them out of order. But no problem now. I get repaired  my laptop after a tech fault at  a nominal charge at apple store. I trust for their quick and reliable services. They have done a goood job for me.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "wNqwKWaRjClmcKsoJJRFow", "review_id": "Jdt7H7qbspEHD5F2tIM77g", "text": "I had a better experience on a weekend with plenty of staff on hand to help answer questions and ring you up. Come in here on a weeknight and chances are you'll be standing around looking like a schmuck looking for someone to help out.\n\nThe setup of the store is nice and interactive with plenty of their pretty gadgets on display just waiting to loosen your wallet. At the rear are products and accessories. It would be nice if they had more guy type covers and protectors for iPod and iPhone. Most of the ones they have are quite girly. Sorry, no floral-print or polka dot protectors for MY iPhone.\n\nSo all in all, it's the same as you can expect from any Apple Store, just know that there are times when you can expect better service than other times.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k2dUoLC9wI5gkw6oNWAhlA", "review_id": "Y8a-bnRN8HhKlXyTLtntdg", "text": "I can't be more pleased with Apple and this location. My iMac was making a crazy noise inside near the CD drive. I just brought it in not knowing that I needed to make an appointment for the Genius Bar. Unfortunately they were all booked up with other people. I get it. I made an appointment for the following day and was ready to walk back to my car carrying my giant box. While I was kinda annoyed at myself for not thinking to make an appointment before lugging that giant box all the way through the parking lot and across the entire Biltmore, my patience was restored when an employee insisted that he carry it out for me. \n\nI came back for my appointment. They diagnosed the problem very quickly and said they would have it done in 3 days. I got a call the next day saying it was done. I went in picked it up and paid nothing as it was covered under my warranty. No need to show paperwork, no need to prove anything, no hassle. This is another reason I will always buy Apple.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "DghMl81bONCh5ELnrgn4Fw", "review_id": "V0YAs1XgJ7s4ivz_lvkutg", "text": "Free product classes", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "rjG63heZZlggLU6mi0roLQ", "review_id": "6NHe_TqalpEj_nO83BuDJA", "text": "Not a fan of Apple but will say that this store is better than the one at Scottsdale Quarter.   Less Apple peeps at this one just standing there looking cool doing nothing! The guys/gals I have used for training have been decent, not amazing but have tried to be helpful.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cBJqlNzyoJFak3_XRe2bvw", "review_id": "Pba0ZkMgI9N8g4tbX3xA1g", "text": "The majority of my technology gadgets are not Apple but I have visited this store a few times and have been impressed each time. There are tons of staff members around to help and greet you, even when the store is crazy busy. I had the pleasure of working with Quin and Stephen and both are exceptional staff. Stephen gave the youth I work with an amazing experience through the Apple Store \"Field Trip\". I was impressed at how much they learned and it's always rewarding to see a child smile and enjoy themselves. If you work with youth and are looking for an awesome (and free) field trip, definitely check this one out! Store is clean, cool and enjoyable to use all the product! Great location too...lots of stores and restaurants in the same complex. Definitely recommend!", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CMUavGSH5NggzcDYXcY9zg", "review_id": "qDuu6v8uh-0xK2bm5O29ng", "text": "There is no service better than APPLE.  Always accommodating, so smart at what they do with amazing service!  Thank you Matthew M. for getting me in and out so quickly.  I wish every store knew the \"Apple Way\".", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gILS35wDn1JZgsv4mz39kA", "review_id": "jSBX73Fl-LJS2jsmRwGjgw", "text": "Although I find most Apple Stores are more or less the same, I thought that this particular store had really polite employees -- more so, than the others I've visited.  In fact, I was pleasantly surprised that I was asked if I needed help even though the store was quite busy at the time.  Moreover, the employee who helped me seemed to know his products and made great recommendations based on what I needed.  Sad to say, this is not always the case in other Apple Stores.  I suppose it always depends on the employees.  Since I had a great customer service experience at this store, I'll give it five stars.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BjYtfZU5c6OxGSeQ_efBrg", "review_id": "K8RFCy8MdITEH7moT_kQXg", "text": "Always had good experiences. Answered questions when I had them, and are fast with product pickups when I ordered online. Can't think of a better retail experience. Third party accessory prices are a bit high though.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "W_7aQXf0uC4GKvte4tlewA", "review_id": "qrjWGmTzBMqZIbh8kyeLiQ", "text": "I try really hard to avoid coming into this store.  Everything displayed makes me want to just give them my paycheck.  Sadly my need for food and sleep prevents me from giving them every dollar I make.\n\nI'm happy to see Apple making a come back.  I went to college for Graphic Design and the majority of my classes where on Macs.  I had to transition to PC for my new career and having a Mac at home helps keep me sane.\n\nThey really do \"just work\".", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2AQv9htbNATEwq7i-YxX-g", "review_id": "fYsdFslm7CA40UQyocFb_w", "text": "The guys teaching apple camp did an awesome job!!! My kiddo had fun and they taught us parents what they were teaching our kids! Will definitely do this again next summer!", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dXRcwpAQg_B7uvLRJ2PRaw", "review_id": "sgIuQarDJq673QpUgm85Jg", "text": "This is my second experience with a repair. This was a warrantee repair (expensive logic board replacement because of a little faulty switch on the board - sensing the \"lock\" switch position on an inserted memory card). A quick confirmation of the problem, and the part was ordered. I was called a couple of days later when it arrived. I was REALLY concerned about not having the machine because of a weekly delivery commitment. My machine was in at about 10:30, and I was called about 2:00 same day. That was great service and helped me out of a very tight spot. Thanks and kudos to y'all at the Biltmore Apple store, both front end and bench folks!!", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IDnIYkLxdDJ6G_QGpcqaog", "review_id": "f_pwkf7vp0H70BwmPbPE6A", "text": "Most Apple stores are the same but this location has exceptional customer service. I never feel like they're downplaying the problems I'm experiencing or mocking my lack of technology knowledge. The employees are very down to earth and genuinely enjoyable to work with. I will drive out of my way to go to this Apple store and if you're about to spend a good amount of money on a computer- go to this location where they will make it a positive and beneficial experience.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-Th9zY73EimrI5cUB6ZN7A", "review_id": "qFxfDjrwCaz3sE2O0dnZhQ", "text": "The Apple Store has really great customer service as compared to other stores I have had experience with. When you walk into the store you are immediately welcomed by the employees and there is always someone who is there to help you with anything you need. When asking questions about any of their Apple product, the employees always have an answer and they will try their best to answer your questions. It's also very easy to tell who is an employe because all the employees wear blue shirts that have apples on them. The Apple Company is also really organized the way that they set up their products is very easy for the costumer to find things they need.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2B8PWxhAFIPCP2-NgmzaZQ", "review_id": "5e9hfkLIjZYZPsj-V33BwQ", "text": "I was so shocked at an empoyee customer interation tonight that I actually walked out of the store and drove all the way over to the apple in scottsdale quarter. A women asked about how long her wait in line was and was screamed at by an apple employee. I have never seen anything like it in my life.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nX8uAoc0_PgIc1YBhfW7zQ", "review_id": "pCh_ntajCJunDw97eWa0IA", "text": "I have consistently received incredible service from this Apple store whenever I have gone in.  \n\nMost recently I had an issue with my iPhone spontaneously powering off.  I did a walk in appointment at the genius bar and the appointment began on time and the associate helping me was awesome.  No drama, no frustration, just great service on a great product.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OmWQTt1N6SOK8QKLF3XijQ", "review_id": "Qc60hdLJx_lcgz3Chg9s0A", "text": "Switched out my phone which was nice, but I think they gave me a \"refurbished\" one...", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "J9wVWg6HZ8hDA8L3v3EAcA", "review_id": "EZ7WYjsor6u-ob5z28suoQ", "text": "You could easily say I am an Apple nerd! Name any Apple product- I've got it... Maybe even more than one!! Also, I used to work for Apple for quite some time, which was amazing, so I really learned how amazing Apple truly is... And this Apple store really goes above and beyond! \n\nThe Biltmore location is the closest to my house and I feel so lucky to have this great Apple store to come to and nerd out. The store is very large and spacious, so even during their busiest hours you still have room to move about and play with the latest and greatest gadget. Dogs are also allowed in, including my own giant Boxer. \n\nI could go on and on talking about their amazing customer experience beginning from the moment you walk in. I'm always greeted with a smile and assistance immediately walking through the doors. At the Genius Bar, employees are always understanding and overly helpful with any Apple question or issue. They are extremely patient and their knowledge and expertise allows you to kick back and relax knowing everything will be taken care of. \n\nThis Apple store has such a friendly group of people here, making every experience is exceptional!", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XxA5k_iyzf9HdvPMp_J27w", "review_id": "rGznEsCzEIJGpd82rq0Zsw", "text": "They say an apple a day...\n\nThis store is organized chaos at its best! You walk in and someone is always willing to greet and help you find just what you need. Everything is done digitally so there is no resting we to have to wait at and no paper receipt to clutter up your purse.  An added bonus for the iPhone users is the ability to walk in find what you need and purchase your items right from your phone with the apple store app. \nThis store also has a tech support service station. I recommend making an appointment on line as walk ins will have to wait for the first available slot which can sometimes be hours away.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bwmXfjwrogAaGqV33kSVpQ", "review_id": "dAkjN9VUuj1oKGYPttnd2Q", "text": "Apple stores today induce anxiety. I prefer the old-school checkout register with a line. Their prices are high for poorly made products with too-short warranties that seem to expire just before your computer crashes or a cable is snapped. The workers here know it but their Apple fandom forces a blind eye. Genius bar is impossible on weekends if you don't plan ahead.  I only have my Macbook Pro and iPhone because they are incredibly sexy vs the competition.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "meBMvIdGbCIjlIRllT_noQ", "review_id": "hWxjCeaimADaionMVq9YdA", "text": "I understand when a store is busy, every patron cannot get the attention they may need. However, I had questions about transferring my old MacBook Pro to an external hard drive so that when I purchased a new laptop, (which would've been today) I could have access to all of my old documents. I had an issue with my Apple ID,  so I was unable to make a Genius Bar appointment. I stopped by anyway to see if I could get some quick advice from one of the 12 kids doing nothing but standing around in blue shirts. I was promptly told there was no appointments and maybe I should drive to another store. No inquiry about my questions, no offer of any service at all. I was simply sent away, brushed off, told to go elsewhere. Ok, I mean I'll find another store that wants my business. I'm sure the 15 other people wandering around aimlessly touching every device in the store were about to make major purchases too....", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3qZWlbG4x7GGVq7KUWiXvA", "review_id": "8MMjim61QyE4G4ylUjdbYQ", "text": "I was helped right away since I had an appointment to get my battery in my iPhone replaced.  I even brought my laptop in because I thought I would be there for a while. Nope.  I was there for about 20-30 minutes.  The customer service was great, the turn around time was even better.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JZ7nyToS2gxhaB8jbCVYiQ", "review_id": "WT2UuHHgN_Xb6GqDCeFc4A", "text": "Went in with my wife to upgrade her iPhone 4 to a 5S, having been told over the phone they had them in stock, but couldn't do anything unless we were there in person. We were helped after about 3 minutes by an employee who checked the inventory and verified that they did. He said he'd go get one.\n\nWe then stood around for 20-30 minutes waiting, distracting ourselves with the display units in the meanwhile. After this time had passed, we noticed the employee we had spoken with back in the main area helping another customer. We spoke to him and he told us that since they only had a limited inventory, we had to buy it via the website to ensure that the one he grabbed was on gold for someone else.\n\nHe called another employee and we were led to a display computer and guided through the order process, which fortunately was pretty straightforward. A few minutes later the other employee got us the phone and we were done.\n\nWhy the employee couldn't come back to us to say we had to order one through the site (which would have saved everyone time) is confusing and just bad customer service. We wasted time waiting for him that could have been spent quickly ordering online and having someone else fetch the phone.\n\n2 Stars only because the other employee was helpful speeding us through the online ordering process.", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_PVtx11zEfgbcQ1aby89KA", "review_id": "95Y-u23uAGixv6y6lI9JKQ", "text": "Apple stores are always extremely helpful. This store is no exception. With that said however I have been to more helpful stores. I bought a new Mac and they were more than happy to help set it up. However something weird happened with my Apple ID and was unable to set up track my Mac. When that happened it seemed that out conversation was over. She did give me a nice pull string bag which I really like. \n\nThis apple store and the one in chamfer are the ones I prefer to use. I will return", "business_id": "l5vzFaqSjvxZiRn0MJeKkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eCtkMHrbM8j0R5yabfrRzg", "review_id": "wUybbjr657pM58y928rg2Q", "text": "I am rewriting this today because it sparked me when I received an email from their office confirming my appointment that is a week away. I doubted this place the first time I went there because it was a small business and their location is not very exciting.  Their office is very nice though, and the staff the second time around showed a very professional demeanor.  The Doctor even came in to inspect my teeth after the cleaning.  I was very happy that the hygienist took her time to get to know me, having a conversation with me even though I had paste in my mouth.  It's amazing how they can translate lol.  I got a goodie bag, which is always an extra star in my book!  They even give you the option to receive text messages for your appts and reminders.  I am absolutely satisfied with this place.  It only looses one star for the wait time.  My appt was at 2 and I was seen at about 220, not too bad. I have already referred two people and now I am referring you all.  And if you like it, you get a 25$ referral coupon that can redeem upon referring someone else.", "business_id": "ymcy1g4fRDrQnzSI9HG8SQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6eK3P39e4gDIVKna0vq2Gw", "review_id": "ajCGLBKp0_SB4Q4YXNXkaA", "text": "I have been seeing Dr Milana and his staff now for about 3 years (amazing how fast it goes when you see them every six months). The first time I met them they were friendly, professional, and engaging. Each time I go in they continue to ask me something about our last conversation we had six months ago. The hygienist have all been gentle but yet aggressive towards the culprits that linger in my mouth and Dr Milana has always been very efficient, effective, and professional. He will always take a few minutes to chat and see how I am over all. They have now moved over to their new home on Indian School and it is gorgeous! Great space and great location! I appreciate everything they do for me and will continue to take all my teeth needs there :)", "business_id": "ymcy1g4fRDrQnzSI9HG8SQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sALB8-F04S9VcZMF_GkGUA", "review_id": "cdNvBXYEfoF3tzcf4pgbVw", "text": "I love Dr. Milana and all of his staff. They are all professional; personable and make you feel comfortable ... well.. as comfortable as your gonna get or be ..HELLO! This is a dentist. WHO really says, 'Gee I can't wait to get drilled in the mouth!'... yeah. No. I even had a little coupon for a whitening kit for my first cleaning and xray visit. Love that. I am all about having whitey whites. After you run out of whitener, it's about $10 to fill the syringes for more whitener. I have nothing bad to say about the office or the staff at Arcadia Dentistry. They all take their time with you , the patient and never rush through what can be a stressful process.", "business_id": "ymcy1g4fRDrQnzSI9HG8SQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MMhm7-5i5jZ554z-cUkAdQ", "review_id": "sZ1qHcDTwW47KavrY2JTvw", "text": "I have been seeing Dr. Milana for about 7 years and have referred many friends. He is funny, kind, and very knowledgeable in his field. I found him thru his wife who I had once worked with. And I love them both!  The check-ups have always been enjoyable. He has replaced numerous old fillings and even put in a couple of crowns and I've never had a problem and little discomfort for those procedures. He has been advising me for the past 4 years when i have my check-ups to have my wisdom teeth removed as they weren't taken out when I was a teenager and now are beginning to cause issues. Well, I have put off doing it for all his time because I was afraid and had heard horror stories about this procedure in general. I finally had it done TODAY and it was SOOOO much easier than I thought it would be!! A complete non-issue. Cant believe i was so silly and put it off so long!! And that was all 4 wisdom teeth! I have NO swelling and so far , not even soreness. \n\nCan't say enough good things about Dr. Milana and Kelly, his receptionist. Kelly is terrific! They will help you no matter what's wrong. His dental hygienists have always been terrific as well. And the office is easy to get to at 42nd & Indian school. They are easy to work with re: insurance. Go see them yourself!", "business_id": "ymcy1g4fRDrQnzSI9HG8SQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "648OlBnPCh9eg1tZSo9Ycg", "review_id": "m-cOCzg2GX1klRx2MX0vjA", "text": "OK seriously.  This could be one of Arizona's hidden treasures.  I almost don't want to share this, because it will eventually mean long lines for me.\n\nThis is a corner store (appropriately on the corner) of 56th Street and Indian School.  It at some time was probably a 7-11 or Circle K.  But they have THE BEST sandwiches in town.  When you walk in, it's a little sketchy.  So don't say you haven't been warned.  It is a convenience store and in a corner of the store they also happen to make sandwiches.  \n\nIf you aren't scared away, then you are in luck, because this corner of the store is where all the magic happens.  You ask the Asian guy at the counter for a slip and you write down your sandwich order.  He then hands it to the Asian guy in the corner who will then make your sandwich.  \n\nThey use Boar's Head meats and aren't stingy with it!  I had a roast beef sandwich that had at least 2 inches of meat on it...and with all the toppings, my sandwich was only $6!  \n\nPlus, since it's a grocery store/gas station type place, you can grab some chips, nuts, drinks, beer, wine...whatever you need to go with your sammie.  I passed on the beer/wine since I was headed back to work to eat my sandwich at my desk. I recommend that you too get your sandwich and sides \"to go\"...since it's a corner store, there is no where to \"sit and eat\" unless you like eating in your car...and I have a really weird aversion to people who eat in their cars.  OR...you can dine in the AZ summer heat at a picnic table that is in the parking lot.  But, the table was taken today by a truck full of construction workers who obviously also learned about this wonderful sandwich shop.\n\nAnyway, if you work or live in the area, you need to give this place a try...it is truly one of the best sandwiches I've had in at least a year or two.  I will be going back...REAL SOON.", "business_id": "gxuVySgACHDqJlwmelFHLA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 8, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "vIe3go5WqZlLLivMIM0SbQ", "text": "You would never know it from the sign out front, but this little convenience store on 56th Street and Indian School is quite a gem!  I've been in a few times over the years for a drink or a snack or what have you, but today, I decided to go pick up a sandwich, and I was super impressed!\n\n\"Proudly featuring Boar's Head,\" says the sticker on the saran wrap that sealed my sandwich, and it's featured on the sandwich board as well.  Boar's Head = quality, or so my husband has ingrained in my head.  He grew up on the stuff in Jersey!  \n\nBack to my sandwich... I ordered the turkey with the works on a wheat roll.  ($5.59) It was ready in minutes and totally hit the spot.  My only complaints were that they don't offer avocado and the store has a very limited chip selection.  (note to store - please order some sun chips!)\n\nOn a positive note, they have picnic tables outside, although I took my sandwich to go.  I'll be back to this deli / market for sure - I live and work super close by!", "business_id": "gxuVySgACHDqJlwmelFHLA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zKyJDKJwAfWGB4HKXp9snw", "review_id": "CJ72PL1lNjeZuUZyUAf7UQ", "text": "I'm surprised that this place only has a handful of reviews, but I guess that happens when your regulars are a bunch of Yelp sales people who can't write reviews.\n\nI frequent this establishment bi-weekly and always get a legit sando. Not too many Deli's in Phx that are that classic Deli/Convenient store combo like you find on every few corners in Cali, and this spot nails it. I usually stick with the Ham & Turkey Club because their bacon kills it, nice and crispy, crunch.", "business_id": "gxuVySgACHDqJlwmelFHLA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ajEWtu_h76FDdEDxwdTWmg", "review_id": "QVBKy7OO8DB0AmA4JIxs7Q", "text": "This unsuspecting gem offers cheap, delicious sandwiches and boasts Boar's Head quality meats and cheeses.  I was so happy when I stumbled across this place.  It feels like a true \"corner\" deli.  The sandwiches vary between $5-6 a pop with a wide assortment of options.  They certainly don't skimp on the fixings.  My simple turkey and salami on sliced wheat bread was a good 2.5 inches tall.  They also have a great selection of beverages and beers to compliment your sandwich selection.  We sat outside to enjoy our sandwiches and watched a steady stream of happy customers, many of which seemed like regular visitors.  Don't make the mistake of driving by this place again without stopping in for a sandwich.", "business_id": "gxuVySgACHDqJlwmelFHLA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q6FaSZpCtVv7PXECwDL1bg", "review_id": "Yhah3zl06viGqZZ9PgDZ2A", "text": "I stopped in quickly for bottled water and walked out with a delicious bacon turkey club piled high with turkey.", "business_id": "gxuVySgACHDqJlwmelFHLA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FQotJ4johETGIG2ARTPkFw", "review_id": "sKoJkDbo0-Pn-E2DXAyY7Q", "text": "Surprisingly... Amazing!! The fresh bacon makes it mouthwatering. Docked one star because they lacked personality & admittedly don't use Yelp!", "business_id": "gxuVySgACHDqJlwmelFHLA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ljjm6q7GpfmerjcVaOC17Q", "review_id": "9aYHy0de3HSRksvqWFTHNg", "text": "This location is terrible. They did nothing but screw up multiple cars of mine. Now it's two years later, and the compressor they broke and replaced is broken again. \n\nDO NOT GO THERE!", "business_id": "nDJ9Pbt0RF6iXLgVzGyC3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pYXWo61PkIKYq5W-derECQ", "review_id": "Ruvnj2vk4oE_7Ol6ULxeSg", "text": "I recently went in with a Acura TSX 2004.  I needed an oil change.  Since my car is considered nice, I am always suggested a part I do not need from almost every repair shop I have been to.  This was not the case.  The said my car looked great.  I was even asking them what about this and what about that.  To my surprise he said the car is in perfect shape.  I appreciated the honesty and will continue to go back.", "business_id": "nDJ9Pbt0RF6iXLgVzGyC3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zTygpljE4TazYFfJvVAFYQ", "review_id": "qFMAI8-dR1C80F5j_ndMlA", "text": "Avoid this corrupt company... terrible! \nI sent my wife in for an oil change and to get the brakes looked at because they were squeeking.\nThey did the oil change and told her that the rotors would have to be ground down or replaced and the rear brakes needed to be cleaned, the bill would be about $400.00\nI said no, bought $18.00 brake pads from another company, and did the repair myself in about an hour\nWhen I looked at the rotors, they were LIKE GLASS, in immaculate condition, absolutely did not require any grinding/replacement...  (the vehicle is only a few years old, with low mileage) \nThey completely tried to take advantage of my wife, fabricated a completely false story about the vehicle to try to make a quick buck... they should be shut down... \nYou've been warned!!", "business_id": "nDJ9Pbt0RF6iXLgVzGyC3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bIVnclr28abP6XP79jWFlg", "review_id": "eSpNBbd1iEw2nSvBxOazxw", "text": "This place is aweful! I got my brakes done and just 4 months later they were toast. Called to have them fix and they refuse. They took my 400 and now won't honor fixing their crappy job.\nMy advice- avoid this place at all costs.", "business_id": "nDJ9Pbt0RF6iXLgVzGyC3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "adkV-Rt2NjIZzh2tmryeWQ", "review_id": "7BYg9-Q_03FPqq6uGcfN_A", "text": "So, this is a long story, but I'll do my best. Brought the girlfriend's Passat in to have the service light checked, a/c checked, and it was making a strange noise. Wheel bearings, ac leak fixed, oil changed and tires rotated. Pickup car, service light still on, and makes a different funny noise. Call up, they have us bring it back, apologizing for the light, and thinking they just need to balance the tires. I thought that was automatically done after a rotation, but hey, I'm no mechanic! Offered a free oil change on her truck as compensation, and since she had brought it in anyway for its own a/c issue, she was happy with that. \n\nThis ordeal lasted over a week, dealing with multiple employees and manager. The first guy that worked on the Passat apparently quit that day, the next guy had to leave because his wife had a baby, etc. \n\nEduardo told her that all her hoses needed replaced and several other things, before he gave her a diagnosis of the problem we brought it in for in the first place. At this point, we just want to pick it up. So we do, and now the airbag light is blinking. Manager (Seth) refused to speak to us and then we were hung up on. \n\nPretty ridiculous. Not sure if this is because we are women or what, but us being female shouldn't have anything to do with the fact they don't seem capable of fixing a problem without causing a new one. Francisco was the only person there worth talking to. He was great, but sadly there were too many other things wrong.", "business_id": "nDJ9Pbt0RF6iXLgVzGyC3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b4C9E7vTJrOdkJQA86xYSg", "review_id": "v5HDlf5kYYFGtlq4yGywSQ", "text": "My mother is a member here and she wanted to come for a family dinner over the holidays.  They have completely remodeled this country club which was long overdue and it is so gorgeous now.   It is hard to put into words the transformation this place has undergone.  It does not look anything like it used to except for maybe the golf course and the parking lot.  Our server was young and was probably used to going through the motions of serving tables, but we were there to enjoy ourselves and have drinks and conversation... when we clued him into our intentions he was fine with that and very accommodating.  There was one minor incident where he spilled my cosmopolitan on my sisters fiance, but he handled it like a champ:).  We actually felt really bad for him because we know that is a servers worst nightmare... he was lucky that he did that to our table and not another club member... somehow i don't think they would have been as nice as we were.  Our food was very good and our server was a great guy too!  We had a great time at the Arizona Country Club.", "business_id": "IgcTIyJFtEOxWD7bFhjYcQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_GVAV2LjUWEs9fGjslex_A", "review_id": "b5-P0cjBx2P43rJyyjdYyQ", "text": "The services was awesome and the food was good. Best of all was the view of the golf course and Camelback Mountain.", "business_id": "IgcTIyJFtEOxWD7bFhjYcQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xXddQy6m2cLcz9tfQu5fyA", "review_id": "7TGfdfhsD6sUOoyg3a47Ig", "text": "Great service, delicious food and an absolutely stunning view. This would be a great place to get married.", "business_id": "IgcTIyJFtEOxWD7bFhjYcQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qsZxtasXX6RWgc023JVEwA", "review_id": "vTGDEQGp6EPlwdMJUnTb7A", "text": "My parents are members, and have been for well over a decade.    \n\nThis Country Club has recently (recently = a few years ago) had a facelift, and it sure is pretty.  The Clubhouse used to be small, and very dated but now it is a gorgeous, 2 story building, with a phenomenal view of Camelback Mountain and the pristine golf course.  I look forward to the renovations in the future for the tennis clubhouse and the pool area.  :)\n\nThe service has ALWAYS been incredible.  A few of my favorites are:  Sherri at the Spa and Fitness areas, her adorable assistant and for the life of me I can't remember her name, Lisa in the dining room, and Brett the golf pro.  \n\nThe fitness center is on the second floor, right next to the spa.  It overlooks the gorgeous course, so while you're running / etc....you have the best view.  The Spa is like that of a resort.  It's fabulous.  I've had facials and massages, and they're amazing.  There is also a little shop in the spa where I can find fun little gifts / trinkets.   There is also a place to get your nails done - which I love!  The challenging golf course is always in amazing shape.  The pool is fun for all ages.  There are cabanas, lounge areas, a huge swimming pool with a few lanes and a diving board, a kid pool, etc.  Sadly, there is no outdoor jacuzzi - but there are jacuzzi's (men's and women's) in the locker room area's, along with steam rooms and etc.  The tennis courts are nice, as well.  The restaurant is just gorgeous, and it is the perfect place for a wedding.  The food has never disappointed, and sometimes the chef will even make things from scratch for me, as I sometimes want something very light.  I could go on and on...\n\nThere are MANY memberships available:  golf, tennis, social, etc.  I do not like how the club has recently become more relaxed on their attire policies, but you can't be too picky.    \n\nIt's a fantastic, gorgeous and peaceful Country Club, and I enjoy it every time I visit home.  I hope my husband and I can join someday.", "business_id": "IgcTIyJFtEOxWD7bFhjYcQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6HuuRRDab78C32H2pbpQPg", "review_id": "NiCwAyTz_ufr-65Th1DaFQ", "text": "Top notch golf country club. The course is well maintained year round, the staff is friendly and helpful, they put on classy family friendly events, and all the facilities are kept clean and in working condition. Saturday morning bingo is surprisingly entertaining, especially when you win Magnums of Napa Valley wine ;)", "business_id": "IgcTIyJFtEOxWD7bFhjYcQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kFTTt5Ny21viUUsjc-uFPw", "review_id": "Gz52BANbC6po2CnvjRpsMQ", "text": "One of the great old school Phoenix courses left! Tough as nails if you're not straight down the middle from the tips, AZCC will challenge all skill levels. Great food in the bar... excellent training facilities... top notch all the way.", "business_id": "IgcTIyJFtEOxWD7bFhjYcQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "kGgAARL2UmvCcTRfiscjug", "review_id": "sytdepqEkrO1Yk1a2xkZ9g", "text": "An older course with large trees, this is a fun track to play.  The layout is pretty flat, you won't have to worry about driving over large ravines or having a long enough drive to clear problem areas.  The course is well kept and the facility is nice.  The outdoor patio is an excellent place to grab a drink and some food before/after your round.  The guest locker room and bathroom is pretty nice and more spacious than I expected.\n\nThe golf course winds through old houses in Arcadia.  You'll see some nice, new homes and some that haven't been remodeled in many years.  Either way, I wouldn't mind owning one. As is the case with most country clubs, it's a laid back atmosphere with plenty of time between foursomes to enjoy your round.\n\nThe greens are maintained well, but are not too fast.  For an older course, there are plenty of fairway bunkers, but not too many water hazards....just enough to keep you on your toes.  Overall, it's a fun course.\nhttp://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/arizona-country-club-phoenix?select=R5zU7lZQf5ZdCbNqPW3eXA#xVvgEM-Q2OHt_WZHrFj90Q\n\nReturn Factor - 80%", "business_id": "IgcTIyJFtEOxWD7bFhjYcQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yXa1HFUJ3BtSqkDwTHdAUQ", "review_id": "9fwGa4OBqGkNyUbG-TQw-w", "text": "I love the fact that you can play golf in Phoenix and not have to worry about hitting out of the desert. The tree lined fairways remind me of playing in the Midwest which is nice in this part of the state.", "business_id": "IgcTIyJFtEOxWD7bFhjYcQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "SqE440A80WYwajn_qTM9SA", "review_id": "cc9cDXC47VnFnPhBxbyQ6A", "text": "If I could give this pharmacy zero stars I would have. \nMy husband went in to use their shipping services and the lady with short hair was completely rude.  She stated, \"that you are raping us of our shipping supplies\". The term \"rape\" was used. WOW! He was using USPS shipping material and shipping it from their store. USPS offers these flat rate shipping boxes as a means to ship priority. Meaning we are paying for the services. \nI would hope management of this pharmacy get extra help. With employees like these they may go out of business. \nI would NOT recommend their service to anyone. Do NOT come here if you are looking for customer service. \nI am appalled with her behavior and the pharmacy's service.", "business_id": "7ziCtAd4v8-cE_PJ-SoobQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GthKWeB0J4wc9c_zJPJAYA", "review_id": "mjAJ4-0IZjE477ezkMeEFw", "text": "It's a shame that the below review had such a negative experience. I love going to this Pharmacy and to their post office. It's a mom and pop shop. Everyone has worked there for years. It's the type of place where if you live in the neighborhood, they know you and you know them.  They've watched my children grow up and I've watched their children help with the family business. The Pharmacist always takes his time with me to make sure that all my questions are answered. And when it comes to the post office, \"that lady with the short hair\" is really, really nice and would never say anything like that if it wasn't true. No matter how busy they are they have always made sure that everyone is treated with respect and that all of their needs are met. We are so lucky to have them in Arcadia an I will continue to always give them my business. Dear Natalie V- go back to CA!", "business_id": "7ziCtAd4v8-cE_PJ-SoobQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WQCfq31K0mNE3CmXW-Em5w", "review_id": "ZcklkDLo2ymT-4jY0tO_sA", "text": "This awesome pharmacy is a throw back to the good ol days before the big box shops took over with their huge outlets and lack of personal service. I love CVP! They remember your name, your needs, your preferences. I would pay extra to shop here (not that you do) if only just to support a small, locally owned and operated shop. I pass by about 10 Walgreens and CVSs en route to CVP and I'm always glad I did. Keep up the good work!!", "business_id": "7ziCtAd4v8-cE_PJ-SoobQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "x9JFxBkFY3-bpuy8BUd2TA", "text": "Hi, my name is Alicia and I have a migraine. In fact, I've had one for 7 straight days. My wonderful doctor just wrote me two prescriptions so I can kick the pain in the pants. Groovy. Prescription Drop-Off = No problem. 15 minute wait? I can swing that. What's another tick, tick, tick of the clock as my head throb, throb, throbs. \n\nI mosey around the aisles. Nice. Latex gloves on sale - 3 boxes for $10. Oh, look, espresso chocolate. \n\nTick, tick, tick. \n\n45 minutes later without my name called over the loudspeaker (bummer), I head to the Pick-Up. I'm anxious for my meds. It's been a long day anyway, and this is the final stop. Or so I thought. \n\nI take a seat and stare at the floor. After all, the overhead lights hurt my eyes. I glance up and the pharmacist smiles at me. That's pleasant. I continue to wait.\n\n\"What's the name?\" I answer her. \n\nThat's when I hear they have 3/4 of my prescription ready but that one drug (my drug of choice to tackle the migraine) is out of stock. Would it be okay if I waited until Monday? \n\nUhmmm... \n\nMy mind flashes back to another Walgreens on another day when I'm waiting - in agony, mind you, after oral surgery. I want my narcotics like the children of rock wanted their MTV. I was told they were out, and I'd have to wait... or take my carcass to another pharmacy. I opted for the latter, for the claw marks in my palms were evidence enough that I couldn't stomach this pain any longer. \n\nSo, needless to say, when I was told by this particular Walgreens that they were out of my gonna-make-your-boo boo-all-better meds, I had an emotional hiccup. WHAT? \n\nCount up the minutes. One hour in this stinkin' Walgreens and I'm really no better off than when my peds walked through the front door. Double ugh. Why couldn't they have called my name over the loudspeaker like they said they would? Then I wouldn't have waited in vain. \n\nStupid pharmacy. I want my drugs!", "business_id": "0vYp6ITH7FsBtlpFcWTdRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rR5W8Bj-IGu6sw1_1v4m7g", "review_id": "xLNuxURWfLlnms3913ctUg", "text": "I like Walgreens overall. I've used them in AZ, CO, PA and FL, and until I started using this one, never had a problem.\n\nHowever, in the 9 months I've been here, this one has proven itself more inept than all the other pharmacies I've used in my life...combined. They've lost prescriptions, entered quantity and refill numbers wrong, had their automated system call me saying I had something to pick up when I didn't and not call me when my pills WERE ready (I mentioned this to the pharmacist -- his answer? \"It's a multi-million dollar system, so there are bound to be some errors\"). They haven't known the answers to some questions, have sent me on a merry chase, have charged me for three nuva-rings when they only gave me one...need I go on?\n\nAs soon as this last prescription they've messed up (without telling me) that I'm waiting for comes in, I'll be switching pharmacies. I should have done it months ago. Ugh.", "business_id": "0vYp6ITH7FsBtlpFcWTdRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q6FaSZpCtVv7PXECwDL1bg", "review_id": "UWcLbDnSB55B5vHVbKlg8A", "text": "I live close by so Peekaboo and I walk to this Walgreens a few times a week. There's a Redbox inside with our name on it. I like to take advantage of the clothing sales like the $1 multi-colored tank tops. Peekaboo likes the pet aisle, especially the doggie treats.\n\nI haven't had any negative experiences here. The pharmacist has been helpful, they allow Peekaboo inside in a cart or my arms, and I always find what I need so I give this Walgreens 4 stars.", "business_id": "0vYp6ITH7FsBtlpFcWTdRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oJsnqRror1DUmi3jWgbwaA", "review_id": "XOPIeOQF5ZopGH-LQ-Q2Gg", "text": "So it sounds weird to love a Walgreens, but this location is set up in a way that makes me partial to it compared to other locations.  Their wine section is absolutely amazing and has fun new labels at great prices & often has awesome specials.  They also have a great selection of liquor like Pinnacle Vodka (whipped cream flavors) etc.", "business_id": "0vYp6ITH7FsBtlpFcWTdRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x2T8MDg2SeDAG5al2Ee9SA", "review_id": "TOgNoeIa7_7tMtYvk5eNHw", "text": "Worst customers service. In general, the stores never have stock on hand that is on sale. You'd think they would have stock on hand and more, esp if it is on sale but no and even the first day of ads, they don't have items.The shelf space is very limited.Again, if you advertise something on sale, have it on hand for the customers...\nDon't waste your time with this store chain..Not worth it\"", "business_id": "0vYp6ITH7FsBtlpFcWTdRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Mw0kPm1LyKb5-2OktXATYw", "review_id": "ycGkb4b7UooA9u6jpYaxEw", "text": "Me and my boyfriend shop here all of the time. Usually have great customer service except today...our cashier Katina was very nice..deserves recignition...there was another lady on the other hand who was very rude to us. We had purchased 2 12 packs of Pabst beer, which are usually on sale for $6.99. There was a sign posted which said $6.99..they rang up regular price. The rude lady stated that she would not change it because the sign was wrong and should have been taken down. (She saId this very rudely)  Ummm excuse me...we believe people should honor the price that's up..it was their mistake not ours. The cashier Katina was sweet enough to call the manager up to refund us the difference.", "business_id": "0vYp6ITH7FsBtlpFcWTdRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y-vVrTYa8RNhncT1N-UT9A", "review_id": "eHFP5ao-1iBsPME6sfxWXA", "text": "I have to say that I will forever love this Walgreens... I live close by and every morning walked there when I got the chance, its so peaceful and quiet. The staff is so nice and helpful. You can find anything you need from your neighborhood walgreens. This has to be the best one there is.", "business_id": "0vYp6ITH7FsBtlpFcWTdRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "y9IKf7VckFc-fesWuDwgxg", "review_id": "gsL5v-Iy6T9Sn5UbWVbLIA", "text": "I've been coming here for about 8 years. Almost every Friday after work for the last 8 years with my brother for drinks and ass whippin. (I'm extremely competitive.... and of course we are related so that adds to it) \n\nThe area of town is pretty hood. I've seen some shady shit transpire both in the building and out front. It's on 40th St. & and Thomas, what do you expect. The drink pour can be good or bad depending on the bartender (Shane is rad) and there really isn't anything to grub on worth mentioning (they have some crappy fried bar food) but I still consider Click's my go to pool hall. \n\nOh, and they recently added a patio from which you can get your smoke on and watch the dumpster divers in action. High class ass if you ask me...", "business_id": "XjJUuz2N4RWBGB2EJof80w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ofxlhi_HKp7myFDpwg9aIA", "review_id": "6L65bH6mDkA75cOCL8j91A", "text": "So...this is the spot in the valley if you are a serious Foosball player....pool is gay. It's got a ton of  pool tables but what I liked is that it has 4 Foosball tables and these are 4 tornado tournament Foosball tables which are the best tables 2 play on, it is a dollar a game and is the home of the Arizona Foosball league. The staff is really friendly and very helpful and the bar is clean and has plenty of flat screen TV's with pretty much any sport you want. I enjoyed this place thoroughly.", "business_id": "XjJUuz2N4RWBGB2EJof80w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ofxlhi_HKp7myFDpwg9aIA", "review_id": "GIFaGQVbzGtuafIc9m2aSQ", "text": "OK, so I went back to Clicks for a second time to hopefully get in on some Foosball action, the first time I was there it was in the middle of the afternoon, so i had some time to explore it, and was pretty much the only person there, this time it was a Sunday night, the bar only had about 12 people in it, kind of surprising considering it is a pool hall with sport bar theme, on a football night I was surprised it was as dead as it was. The drinks were over priced for a sports bar, I mean Fox Sports Grill shits all over this place, so to charge 8 bucks for a vodka, soda water, with a splash a cran for my date was I thought ridiculous. The beers I ordered tasted a bit warm and did not really help my vote.. The service was poor, the Native American behind the bar bartending and the waitress seemed like she hated all white people and was mad at me because some one in my linage fought with General Custard or something. Anyways to say the least this experience was quite poor from what I expected, I am going to give this place another shot cause I still have not hit it on a Friday or Saturday, but up to now I am a bit disappointed.", "business_id": "XjJUuz2N4RWBGB2EJof80w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "-VAF4FC-WKd39_t_RV8XdA", "review_id": "UqEfQu8_R0ReUWP8Ovx_Ag", "text": "Click's is one of the cleanest, safest pool halls in town. Sure it's on 40th Street and Thomas, and to anybody from Scottsdale who think \"Anything south of Shea is Ghetto\", then yes, the neighborhood Click's is in could be intimidating. \n\nClick's is an awesome place, who LOVE their customers. They offer different nights with various discounts, IE. Student night, Hospitality Industry Night, Military Night, etc. There is definitely ways to have fun, drink some beer and do it for cheap. \n\nThey have 9' and 8' tables, their house cues are in pretty decent shape. They have 6 beers on tap and a full bar. Shane, the GM/bartender/bouncer/Emcee/table cleaner, is a good guy, who wants everyone to have fun. \n\nDon't come here to get bar food, just rack 'em up and drink some beers.", "business_id": "XjJUuz2N4RWBGB2EJof80w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0NckJhx0qXykvvhsm-p7MA", "review_id": "rembc3CTjh8m3fyJXD8H0A", "text": "Honestly, it is worth 3.5 stars if Clicks can guarantee I will play 9-ball this well every time I come here...I will update accordingly. \n\nDon't you automatically love any place that \"let's you\" sink two 9 balls off the break; has Harry the happy, confused, and slightly musically scattered \"DJ/JukeBox Guard\" offering to play the Pixies for you because he likes a good \"Irish band;\" pleated shorts wearing, awkward leg crossing, nowhere near Vincent Lauria dude, playing the best of the 90's club music; and people ordering Pina Coladas at a pool hall...Don't you? \n\nThe tables are in decent shape and they come in the 8' and 9' variety...and if you are lucky, you can blame your bad shot on a stray bug crawling across the table. Still, the tables are plentiful and in good shape. Clicks has that worn, but not too worn, yes its OK to be drinking a beer here on Easter, and playing some pool feeling. Come on, you know what I mean. Also, if your manhood, or womanhood, is taken at the pool tables, you can switch to darts or Foosball. \n\nGreat place for some pool and a drink (maybe not a Pina Colada)...and if you are lucky, Harry will let you play Debaser or maybe some Clapton if you are hoping Eddie walks through the door.", "business_id": "XjJUuz2N4RWBGB2EJof80w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9LsuckL8ydgjI-1vN8ioyQ", "review_id": "Rv8kawZYIQKD8OK9q3mJ5Q", "text": "Played pool here on a Monday night and it was DEAD.  Still had fun though.  They have a back patio to smoke on.  They have lots of pool & foosball tables.  Jukebox was a plus.  The bartender was nice and they had Shock Top on tap, which is also always a plus.  Oh, and she made me a Great bloody mary, yum!", "business_id": "XjJUuz2N4RWBGB2EJof80w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jU5Q0THWMPv4R24VmAXRVg", "review_id": "UFjCq057ssU6Y5sFnXt7Dw", "text": "I play in a league here every Tuesday, and I love it.  It gets me out off the house and I get to hang with my friends and play some pool and knock a few back.  The tables are good, the bar staff is friendly, but they do go through servers rather quickly.  As soon as a server knows your drink order they are gone :(  All in all I really like my Tuesday nights at Clicks.", "business_id": "XjJUuz2N4RWBGB2EJof80w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bYdUMQluPbp_zbIs_RLYDQ", "review_id": "7qB8Rbe7RAACxVAbDPikiw", "text": "I went there just to get a pint before going to see a movie and ended up staying on a Friday night (really wasn't in the mood to see the movie anyway). Free pool on Fridays, good Guinness, and Free poker on Friday nights. Had a blast playing poker, chatting with people who were professors/slackers/gamers. Nice Jukebox, although pricey. Dropped like $20 in 10 minutes for a couple songs, but that's not too unfamiliar.\n\nDefinitely somewhere I would go back to a lot :)", "business_id": "XjJUuz2N4RWBGB2EJof80w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kvBcEmrcMAdxA31A3dhYfw", "review_id": "FM5wQ3a_wsHil9exsR07UQ", "text": "Whenever I'm up for a game of pool, Clicks is only a short drive away.  There is always a table available and a tasty inexpensive draft beer to be had.  The staff is always attentive, and the specials are worth showing up for.  Even the food is okay after a few drinks.\n\n6/25/11 Drove by clicks the other day and it is now closed...", "business_id": "XjJUuz2N4RWBGB2EJof80w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6K6GvIJZ_G_luOrVZDwrZw", "review_id": "zzJpLNH0dO9q0DlQH3otTw", "text": "CLICKS IS CLOSED.\n\nGOOD LUCK to the great staff who worked so hard!  RIP Click's Billiards!", "business_id": "XjJUuz2N4RWBGB2EJof80w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ofQg505JkGomCSeo1U2Gug", "review_id": "eGl5SqwwsY_UESO_GmimIQ", "text": "I am petrified of chiropractors. But I have suffered back pain for years and the doctor prescribed pain pills which kept me in a fog. The Activator Method is not your typical bone-crushing experience. I was apprehensive on my first visit but once I went through the process, I was really happy about it. Dr. Peterman is a genuine caring person and I appreciate what he does to make me pain free. If anyone has a fear of chiropractice methods, this is the solution. I feel great and no more pain pills!", "business_id": "aYZiWuBtchYp6N2udVtTLg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2Sqz8BEkArXLtya20IPAxw", "review_id": "CUP0BWgcVWwGYXFwG7vywA", "text": "I have been using this clinic for over 20 years.   Being active in many different sports and outdoor activities I often have need for a chiropractor.  They are always professional, friendly and go out of their way to see me. Even adjusting me on a weekend at the Dr's home a time or two when I'd badly thrown something out.", "business_id": "aYZiWuBtchYp6N2udVtTLg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8Q9VbEvw4cfiVjY1Eiq7Dw", "review_id": "5oqEZjdDauLAKpCHr78U2g", "text": "I have been a patient at Fuhr Chiropractic for 7 years and it has truly change my life. Doctor Petermann is an educated, genuine, and honest doctor whose practice far exceeds any other office I've attended. The staff is friendly and personable. And throughout the years, I only feel better after seeing Doctor Eric. Thanks Doc!", "business_id": "aYZiWuBtchYp6N2udVtTLg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BXKGr3dETxebTObAbgDFYQ", "review_id": "cO7_tjat-wwpeYEOQVqBVQ", "text": "Dr. Petermann does a great job for people injured in car accidents.  His patients love him and he will take very good care of you!!!  Highly recommended!!!", "business_id": "aYZiWuBtchYp6N2udVtTLg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jSXn7Ke_BTHjGSue-ZDc1Q", "review_id": "5PnJwSs9n9kp3CCkupgy5A", "text": "I was referred to Dr Peterman with Fuhr Chiropractic by a few co workers that spoke very highly of him.   I have tried other Chiropractors,physical therapy,accupuncture and many other things over the last 3 months and finally am feeling better just after a week of seeing Dr Peterman.   And just love Renee at the front office,so friendly and works with your schedule to fit you in.   Highly Recommend Dr Peterman with Fuhr Chiropractic!", "business_id": "aYZiWuBtchYp6N2udVtTLg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JPesnSIxBrhknSJDr0em6A", "review_id": "A6B4LUamwEVAN3Ke6xUmDA", "text": "As a chiropractor, I have my pick of doctors but I think Dr Eric Peterman is the best around! Whenever I'm in need of an adjustment, I can depend on Eric to get me back to feeling aligned and reducing my pain. I originally met the Dr during a research project years ago, and I have been continually impressed with his knowledge and experience in our field.", "business_id": "aYZiWuBtchYp6N2udVtTLg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "37k3L9anIs9wMu1nES4q8g", "review_id": "lpsBuEeL25Grb3fC7lCQFA", "text": "After being rear ended in a car accident almost 20 yrs ago I was fortunate to meet Dr Peterman. I was on pain pills and muscle relaxers with 3 little kids at home. Dr Peterman activator method was effective and his extra care for his patients educated me on how important it was to get off the medicine for the health of my body. Over the years I have always been Thankful to have Dr Peterman to call for an adjustment.\n\nThe staff is always helpful & friendly.\n\nRecently I have been dealing with some unexplained health concerns and Dr Peterman has been my saving grace because of his genuine care for his patients.", "business_id": "aYZiWuBtchYp6N2udVtTLg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 34, "useful": 14, "cool": 18}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "i4-W-Qm3d3fcnEtsOOWSZg", "text": "Every time I've come here I have no clue where to look. I know my way around an auto store like I know my way around a vagina. So a big shout out to the helpful and friendly staff here. Most recently, Ricardo, came out outside in the 158 degree heat to put freon in our car. The bf Rickie observed outside while I, nestled in my leather bucket seat, felt the car grow cooler and cooler while listening to The Pussycat Dolls. I know. Ironic isn't it?", "business_id": "Ec16pSB80VFjjO-8cueB0A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "v-qoaJUlB6RFoy2Whkq4zA", "review_id": "XrON3ACF5-lp3gNQcIMMqQ", "text": "open late when i needed them to be open late... caught in a rainstorm (!) with non-functioning windshield wipers, they gave great advice and were helpful for employees talking to a soaking-wet customer so close to closing time. \non one other occasion, i came in to get a 19mm socket for my oil pan.", "business_id": "Ec16pSB80VFjjO-8cueB0A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "OJ4FQEvd2h8QXCMHwCostg", "review_id": "yI9u-eNhhttyyJJbEvo0kw", "text": "This is a busy Auto Zone, and I half expected to have to strangle someone in order to get some help. I have been here thrice in the past month, and all three times the employees were busy, but helpful and efficient! \n\nI changed the battery in two separate cars, and replaced the coil pack in my Jetta. The staff came out to make sure the batteries were actually dead before I purchased new ones. In both battery cases they were. No mystery, just a reading on their handy computer! \n\nAnother time, I couldn't find what I was looking for, and instead of pointing, the nice man walked down the aisle and got it for me.  All the while the store was busy as hell.  They really have their shit together as employees!  I like that, and this is where I go when I need auto parts because of it.\n\nThanks Thomas Road Auto Zone, you rock!", "business_id": "Ec16pSB80VFjjO-8cueB0A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hac8HebtWiR0H2WmPg9AOg", "review_id": "YMtEtHgxeCyXnuKnkSr47Q", "text": "The people working at this store are awesome- they remembered me the both times I went in.  I will drive to this Autozone over the others because they are so friendly.  There was a line both times, but with the summer heat in AZ, a lot of people needed new batteries.  Bottom line- great Autozone!", "business_id": "Ec16pSB80VFjjO-8cueB0A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LbwmvJjrhvapZS4gS67QPQ", "review_id": "hRNE-enxV_5pbW2HPvD3WA", "text": "Busy store. Slow service. They need more people working.\n\nYes they honored my warranty on my car battery. It took less than 5 minutes to find everything. But it took another 30 minutes to simply replace it because there weren't enough people.", "business_id": "Ec16pSB80VFjjO-8cueB0A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1FxDGuesEmmoEpQKrTDEmg", "review_id": "lx70L1ybsFJzd-ffTM1xng", "text": "This AutoZone location is amazing compared to the terrible AutoZone on 24th St. and McDowell. The staff is very friendly here, the store is clean, and the manager Robert M. was very friendly and helpful! Excellent service.", "business_id": "Ec16pSB80VFjjO-8cueB0A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "frEtELnTATd1BOD6Ndh0CQ", "review_id": "fkAW-PkCC3KzeuBxPw-SKA", "text": "I've passed by this place, ignoring it on several occasions. It's awfully hard to see scrunched into the corner of the strip mall and it doesn't draw you in with it's signage. I've seen it's poorly designed website and it's lack of reviews by people. Most of the time when I've glanced over I haven't seen anyone eating there either, so I shrugged it off. What a loss to me!\nIt was a Friday night and I was craving lamb so I cajoled my partner to at least go look at the prices posted on the door. Walking over to it I was drawn to the outside babbling fountain and greenery, simple, calming. They nodded form the door that the prices were within tolerance and we could head in. The seating area was light and elegant, folded napkins, music playing soft ballads. The mirrored area seemed to make such a tiny place truly expand, but we were comfortable not squeezed in. The proprietor, Frank was smiling and came over immediately. A lovely welcome, a drop of menus, a discussion of drinks. He showed my daughter how to make a folding napkin shape and asked some personal questions, but he spoke to us individually, including my child.  He took stock of us and volunteered his insight outloud, that we seemed to be happy, good people. While it would have seemed strange and disconcerting in many venues for some reason it didn't feel intrusive here. It was ... pleasant.\nWe chose hot teas and enjoyed having a broader selection than in most places and he left the whole box right at the table in case we wanted others.  We selected the Greek Combo appetizer with spanikopita, dolmodes and pita with tzaziki. It was simple fare, but a good indicator of the pita quality we would see later ~ fresh, not greasy. The dolmades were wrapped tight and flavorful. The grape leaves were properly seasoned so they just melted in your mouth. They were the best dolmades I have ever had. It did what an appetizer should do though and we got excited for the next foods to come.\n\nI knew immediately that I was going to order lamb, but I wasn't sure which way. I ended up selecting the shank because the restaurant said it was their specialty, my child ordered the Keftedes appetizer as her main meal, and my partner the gyro platter. When the meals came everything was plated nicely. The keftedes were resting beneath a beautiful bechamel sauce that wasn't skimped on at all surrounded by more pita triangles.  I had to steal one of her greek meatballs to cut in half and share with my partner. These were juicy and perfectly browned, no grease, no burned edges, no dryness. The texture was smooth and we were very impressed. But would the meatball connoisseur be happy? My talkative daughter didn't interrupt us so much as she was busy saying mmmm and yum and mmmm again. Smiling. Spooning some of the sauce onto the pitas when my daughter got full, was an added treat for the grown-ups.\nMy lamb shank was perfection, in seasoning, in cooking, even the bone marrow required sucking out. While the rice was nice and the kernals moist and fluffed, I didn't find any seasoning to it really. I'm not sure if that's traditional, but I liked it for it's simplicity against the lambs more savory parts. \nMy partners Gyro platter, was as standard as could be, but the serving was large, the rice was the same as mine. For them the real standout was the Pita itself which was fresh, warmed and easily folded into a it's implied role. We'd been to so many places where the pita's were terrible that I think we were extra happy about this. Although I think they were wistfully wishing for keftedes of their own.\nDessert was definately an option when I saw the chocolate mousse cake. I've been hunting for a mousse cake done right for awhile now. So many times these mousses disappoint me. This one came chilled and smooth drizzled with chocolate sauce, but not buried in it.. It had a fine layer of mocha, which normally my daughter would balk at, but she couldn't get enough. I would be happy coming here for some coffee and mousse cake alone! I think I found a new source of joy.\nFortunately other patrons came in and we got to see presentations of the the saganaki appetizer, baked kasseri cheese flamed with brandy and the seafood entree's which I must return to try. I noticed that Frank was equally personable with them and when he left the room the lady gushed over their food and whispered across to me, \"Why is this place so empty, it's fabulous!\"  Why indeed? Give this place a shot if you're nearby.", "business_id": "cvb__rYMkj4BMhC3p_FB3Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "Nunp1CAQPXUvDiIXh_vynA", "text": "I wish I could remember who it was that told me about Olympic Flame... I seem to recall that some out of town friends stopped by for dinner on their way to the airport and said that it was empty but great.  33 years old and losing it already!\n\nWell, I'm glad I remembered that they said it was really good.  Growing up in Detroit, we had awesome Greek food all of the time.  It's hard to find it here in the Valley, but Olympic Flame's got it!  At least they have really delicious Greek salads (that's all I've had so far).\n\nFrank, the owner, has been there both times I've stopped by.  He must get bored as it seems business is slow, but they've been there for years so I guess their catering business does really well - either that or they're making money elsewhere. Hmmm...\n\nAnyways, back to the salad - crispy, crunchy lettuce, cucumber, tomato, peppers, onions (which I normally don't eat but i did with this salad), feta, olives, and grilled chicken.  I am very picky about chicken for some reason but this was thick, juicy, tender chicken and it came with a huge portion sliced on top. The dressing was the perfect balance of oil, vinegar, and whatever other secret spices they use, but it was delicious!\n\nI'm kind of bummed that I waited so long to try this little gem... but then again, it doesn't look like it's going anywhere anytime soon.  I'll be back - maybe even to try their catering services.", "business_id": "cvb__rYMkj4BMhC3p_FB3Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uAX1KpJOgfX-vdJhlx_-Hw", "review_id": "DF_XpZJoHweMdRAWahHvtQ", "text": "Tried this place the other day and the food here is very delicious. It's around the corner from my house. Another mom and pop business that we should be supporting. Service was superb and the food is great !", "business_id": "cvb__rYMkj4BMhC3p_FB3Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7pkjLqRLn4UInVwG6FMv6w", "review_id": "ShHFs5bVtDTWvCVphpL1yg", "text": "Everything about this place was great! The food (it just kept coming!), the service (we were completely spoiled), the quaint ambiance, and the genuine interest shown by the Owner in our dining experience. My experience was just as the other reviewers have stated - down to the personal attention showered on my child - suffice it to say, we felt at home.\n\nI must now admit my shame... shame that I have lived here since 2001 and am just now patroning this establishment.  Please don't make the same mistake I did - you know you have driven by and glanced at their sign, maybe from the inside lane on Thomas and figured it was too much trouble to turn around - believe me, it is worth fighting the cross traffic - go and visit them folks, I promise it is worth the stress of shooting the Uey.", "business_id": "cvb__rYMkj4BMhC3p_FB3Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B0QZQX-RVoub4d1HUYAiLw", "review_id": "Y_ch8ovaOtfZzvlwOaAkoQ", "text": "After reading high reviews about this place we came down. The place is nice inside. The owner is asian, nice guy as well but can he master greek food? I asked what they are known for which was the lamb dish so i wanted to try it but they didnt have it available. And the asian guy is the only one here cooking and taking orders. The cheese dish was brought out in flame (looked cool) but when we ate it you can taste the alcohol he used to make the flame, it was gross. The place was dead and quiet so we can hear the guy microwaving the food in the back kitchen. I've tried much better greek food but i give the asian guy 2stars for being the only one there trying really hard.", "business_id": "cvb__rYMkj4BMhC3p_FB3Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F9hl4Dn1Ube3A6NShgfXmw", "review_id": "sbmWwGKJVCO1hxjSISssvg", "text": "This place has a terrible location in the corner of a strip mall that looks more like some bricked-out office building (strangely, there are other food places in said strip mall, all very unnoticeable). Anyway, my wife and I stopped here as everything else in the area seemed to be greasy wanna-be Mexican junk or poor on the health scale, in general; weren't disappointed! Not sure about the \"asian guy\" who was referenced by another reviewer, but there did only seem to be a single employee and she seemed to be very Greek to me; she welcomed us heartily, and the clashing fine dining decor with a cheap TV playing, you guessed it: the Olympics AND the stereo to the place right next to our white-clothed table, was very quaint and nice to me.\n\nI ordered a dish called \"A taste of Greece\" or something like that, which had samplings of Greek staples like dolmades and some *really* good lamb that was cooked perfectly without me even mentioning anything about medium rareness or temperature.\n\nAnyway, I'll most likely be going there again.", "business_id": "cvb__rYMkj4BMhC3p_FB3Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "M6Wi9pKDx-W6rGgmf9GVMw", "review_id": "GMGII2y8jxbD-3ZV-j80wA", "text": "Newsflash!!  After 10 years of living in the East Central Phoenix area, I have FINALLY found my \"go-to\" Greek place.   It's like comfort food, but it's the entire restaurant.  \n\nMy cousin and I stumbled into this place --- the location is a bit difficult to find otherwise.  We were waiting for our nail appointment at Andy's salon a few doors down and decided to grab dinner since we had time to kill.  Little did we know what happy customers we soon would be!   An affordable, local, delicious Greek restaurant which quickly earned a #1 rating in my book!  Can't wait to go back and try more!  \n\nThe woman who took our orders and cooked the food was just so wonderful!  She recommended the Spicy Chicken pita to me, so I took her word  (see my Humble Pie review, where I learned my lesson for not following restaurant recommendations!).  It was a great choice!!   My cousin had the gyro pita, which was melt in your mouth delicious too.  We also shared a spanekopita, which was just so fresh and well made.  It was piping hot food, she cooked to order (hold the onions for me!), and the flavors were perfect. \n\nThe portions were great, the hummus was tasty, the pita so soft and perfectly grilled.  The Olympic Flame has even mastered the use of garlic, which many restaurants seem not to be able to manage.  The only downside to this place is that I guess I won't scare vampires off at night after eating here (see my previous review of Eden's Garlic Grill if you are looking to keep the vampires away), but I will sleep well with a fully belly and leftovers in the fridge for tomorrow!", "business_id": "cvb__rYMkj4BMhC3p_FB3Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iWh7h24DpKWFtKZGl81kxg", "review_id": "iQFaRJ9woKL7RSku-aKk2w", "text": "I was sitting at work the other day and had this sudden craving for Greek food. I'd already used my lunch break to sit around NOT eating anything, so I told my stomach to shut up, ate a cracker, and did some Googling to find somewhere close to my office, and planned on going there the next day to satisfy said craving. I looked at their online menu a little bit before driving to their location, and thought I might get the Little Taste of Greece (I think that's what it was called, anyway) and give some to a coworker, since it had moussaka, spanakopita, dolmas and a side Greek salad, which all sounded heavenly. I got to the restaurant and stood at the counter for about 5 minutes before anyone realized I was there, but finally the phone rang and someone came out front to get it and very nicely took my order. I was sad indeed to see that on their menu they had changed from moussaka to lamb for the LTG plate I'd planned on getting...this beezy does not eat lamb, ever, end of story. (Instant My Big Fat Greek Wedding scene pops into my head.) But, oh well, I was running short on time anyway so I just ordered a Greek salad and tzatziki. Cost less than I expected and it was ready quickly. Got back to my office and did not realize that the Greek salad was the size of a small house - only ate about half of it, but it was delicious. Their dressing is excellent. The tzatziki was also awesome, had lots of cucumber in it and fresh dill on top, and the pita...oh, don't get me started on the pita. I probably ate half my body weight in pita that day. It was warm and soft and I could pretty much write a ballad about it. I'm hoping to go here one day when I have more time, maybe for dinner after work since it's right around the corner, that way I can order something a little more substantial than the salad...and if their salad and tzatziki were that good, I have high hopes for everything else on the menu!", "business_id": "cvb__rYMkj4BMhC3p_FB3Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rYu-JaF51BUeyPvQSMG4gw", "review_id": "0aJAemq_9RCjc1XIkjQRag", "text": "This is a good restaurant for the money. It's usually pretty dead, and so your orders come out pretty quickly. We got the hummus, gyro pitas with fries and a small greek salad. The hummus was pretty good and I like the pita brea. The gyro was pretty big and was good. They have very good tsziki sauce, but the fries aren;t anything special.. They kinda taste like they were frozen, but for the price, I think maybe $6 for the combo, you can't beat it. Once, we tried to go here during the business hours at like 7pm one night and it was closed, whcih was weird. Other than that, it's a good quick place for greek food!", "business_id": "cvb__rYMkj4BMhC3p_FB3Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aIAjAU-6NH583EkQ6E9KRw", "review_id": "YSXUGgBOT5XkHYsOReIQ6Q", "text": "A well run local restaurant is a little urban gym and this place, located in a well kept shopping center  along a busy section of Thomas Road, is one of those places. Friends of mine from work were raving about it so the annual Friday eating out group decided to head over and give it the once over and experience one of the more ancient of culinary styles, Greek food.\n\nThe place is tucked into a shady corner of what I believe is called the 10 Palms shopping center and is small enough to have a communal feel to the place. The decore is nothing special, but clean and kept up and the food is fresh. I had a salad with dolmas (rice wrapped in grape leaves) along with the addition of some gyros meat. Two of my other fellow diners had the salad but with the chicken which looked wonderful, marinated and then cooked without being dried out, they said it was wonderful. \n\nWe also had an appetizer of some warm dolmas with pita bread (nothing special about the pita bread, might be nice to grill it a bit first to warm it up) and then some Greek fries, which came with a Bechamel sauce (white sauce) with some crumbled feta cheese. I'm not a huge fan of fries but the ones here were light and crispy (crinkle fries). \n\nOverall, good solid food. I'll have to come back and try the lamb dishes before I give higher than four stars but as I said, classic little neighborhood restaurant. The nice thing, you get good food and it won't break the bank and leave your dining out budget depleted till your next paycheck so worth a try.", "business_id": "cvb__rYMkj4BMhC3p_FB3Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "N0YXmyrM6IwfTdOeImXCnw", "review_id": "M68YGxMs5TVVEwDRLl30dA", "text": "I have the best, freshest salads here for lunch. It's a bit pricey for going here too often so I save it for when I really just need a nice salad. The pitas are the best too! The owners are super nice and get to know you personally. It's a good place for a date.", "business_id": "cvb__rYMkj4BMhC3p_FB3Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Mmew2rqnwj8FW3qD9wsaQQ", "review_id": "aL2JVg0LQDx5CbQz4vod9A", "text": "This little place is gold! I visit this quaint little restaurant at least once a week and am satisfied for days. Quality ingredients is key to this restaurant. The meat, vegetables and dressings are amazing. The owners are incredibly sweet and enjoy having their customers in their restaurant. Five stars for sure! Love, love, love this place. The salads are the BEST Greek Salads in town!!", "business_id": "cvb__rYMkj4BMhC3p_FB3Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a9b19C2CQefpbcS9JJBa9A", "review_id": "D32vB43HVOxSCQl3kpe-og", "text": "CLOSED!! :( So sad this great little place is closed.", "business_id": "cvb__rYMkj4BMhC3p_FB3Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7Ztf1LMEz5Zm0njxc46jLw", "review_id": "gJtYzhwUeoDu4gPjMFKZVA", "text": "Upscale combination of French and Southwestern cuisine.  VIncent's has been a staple in AZ for over 25 years.  Expensive but well worth it!", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sXWvDlMQspjJ1zzr3cEM7Q", "review_id": "l9_U6PmiGR9k_qiLCRsINQ", "text": "Wonderful fine dining experience with an old school feel.  Best wine list EVER!  While the food was delicious, it was somewhat uninspired.  I enjoyed the experience more than the food.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4e7Gh0YC7hrstoPB3UhrcQ", "review_id": "wvX8RlArLhoQ8mbhMieOJA", "text": "While the food remains very good at Vincent's, over the last several years the service has deteriorated significantly.   Stay away on any night when they have a lot of guests if you want your wine glasses refilled, bread refilled, or your main course to show up in a reasonable amount of time.   We used to go to Vincents for various family celebrations but now have crossed it off our list even though the maitre d'hotel did give us free champagne with dessert the last time after we complained about the service.  Try Michael's at the Citadel instead, T Cook's or Mary Elaines (although the latter is considerably more expensive and formal).", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "aFh79e55bjxj5XD5vkob8Q", "review_id": "ROExbph0aiCUgyjv0ocVhQ", "text": "Vincent's is THE BEST restaurant in Phoenix--hands down.  You could move this restaurant to Manhattan, Las Vegas, San Fran, etc. and it would still be in the upper echelon.  However, in Phoenix it really rises above the pack.\n\nThis place has food, wine, opulence, service, and atmosphere to deserve this rating.  Very old school type of place with a wine list that took me a few visits to really understand how awesome it is.  Want a 1969 Margaux or a 1982 Chateauneuf?  They have it.  Champagne Rose vintage 1988?  Check.  I ordered a more recent bottle, but it was properly opened, decanted, and my glass was always 1/3 to 1/2 full.\n\nI really enjoyed the classic French menu.  My choice of pate, goat cheese salad, and wild boar was just delicious beyond belief.  Perfectly cooked, awesome presentation, and the timing of the courses was impeccable.\n\nThey have a Southwest-inspired menu as well, and it looked great...", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WdzTPQPB8TYKWhodua--2A", "review_id": "qryi8d1sU-6tsIi9AAcXiQ", "text": "Hands down one of the best in Phoenix. Great food and wine.  Service is usually flawless. There is nothing not to like so bring out of towners or someone you care about and they will love you for it!", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "9D-RAOVRTnALk-GFvhbJcw", "review_id": "XnRtNrKAisgJQIxb9dQT7g", "text": "I was surprised here for my birthday and it is a very romantic, old-school, traditional great service kind of place. The low lighting and small dining rooms make for a great ambiance. \n\nThe dual menus, one french-ish and one southwestern-ish are sort of on odd pair, but it is Scottsdale. The appetizer, shrimp \"beinets\" were simply breaded, fried and very greasy while the lavender dipping sauce and salad that came along with were much more appealing. Both our entrees were wonderful and perfectly cooked - so well in fact, the sides were essentially meaningless, even though I remember them as fairly good also. So if you find yourself here, keep the Ahi Tuna and the Wild Boar in mind.  The wine menu is extensive and filled with surprises. \n\nThe wait staff were classic in service, yet easily engaged in conversation and very friendly. They only acted snobby for the people who expected it, we on the other hand provided the Diamondbacks/Rockies scores and had a great time! We ended the night with great Grand Marnier birthday souffles. \n\nGreat place, people and food - we would go back.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TRDcfVCFFgikVY2c6t_utw", "review_id": "s6D7gOYnLZxszHGkUjtdWg", "text": "Outstanding memories of this place...Valentines Day 1999...Absolutely first class service, highly polished cooking, but very conscious of its Southwestern surroundings, this place still stacks up against the best. If you can deal with amusing and effete clientele (bombed-out Barry Goldwater Republicans) then Vincent's well worth the expense.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MuM9jkYALhkGmtDRiLFzTA", "review_id": "7LVYwCabv2hWU7iEo6zfyg", "text": "Just had a wonderful experience here.  Came with a group of 6 people from work.  \n\nEveryone was extremely friendly and helpful. Loved the fact that the waiter also had a good sense of humor. Always helps when you're at a really nice place and don't quite fit in with all of the bling-bling that goes on at the other tables. Saw THE biggest ring on this woman's finger. I swear her hand must have hurt... although she's probably used to the weight by now...\n\nAnyway, back to the food... Ordered the Lobster & Tomato salad with olive oil and lime dressing. I highly recommend it.!! The lobster was delicious and the tomatoes very yummy. I'm kind of a tomato fanatic so  I'm rather picky when it comes to that. Besides the amazing taste, the presentation of all of their food gets another star. The tomatoes and lobster was assembled so it looked like a lobster  - the included the shelled out tail, claws, and head to complete the picture.  The dressing was also very light and the greens very fresh.\n\nFor my main course I ordered the fish special which tonight was the Char. I'm usually not a big fish person but it was very light and very tasty. It came on top of a risotto with carrots, beets, and string beans on the side. It was in a creamy but light sauce. \n\nNow let me tell you about dessert... This place seems like Souffle central. We ordered three different kinds of souffles. But what was awesome is that they went ahead and split it up for us so we can share it easily. Thought this was very considerate and, quite frankly, super cool :)\n\nWe got the Lemon one that came out looking like a crepe. Imagine super fluffy and light! Made from egg whites, this is probably THE fluffiest dessert I've ever had. We got the Grand Marnier one which was good but not my favorite. Now, if you like your desserts sweet, go for the Raspberry one. It was my favorite :) Very fruity but still light and not too sweet. \n\nAnd as if we didn't have enough desserts, they also gave each one of us our own flourless chocolate cakes which was really delicious. I was initially going to give it 4 stars but what was really awesome is that when the valet guy pulled up the car, I saw that they had put two little bag of cookies in the front console. How awesome is that!? Haven't had any of them yet, but they sure smell good :)\n\nOverall great place :)", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "i2ckIH_V0wsEDHb23a_avg", "review_id": "NWO-BIKIQMNodmgZqF-wAA", "text": "This has to be my absolute favorite for special occasions and all other occasions for that matter. \nThe wait staff is prompt and professional. The food, from beginning to end is overwhelmingly delicious. I love it; the breads, salads, soups, main courses, desserts, wine, drinks. It is all so good. \nI can't wait to go back, hopefully soon.\nA couple of years ago, we saw Senator McCain with his wife and 2 other couples there at dinner. Wonder if we will see a blog from him for Vincent's on yelp.com....hmm?", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "2KyJLMY3jmASmwtnmlBuvw", "review_id": "eDxtS4TG6gnkEkiEFIuHgA", "text": "Food's good, but I've always considered Vincent's over-rated & over-priced.\n\nThere are too many excellent restaurants for me to consider it.  If I want that kinda deal, I'll go to Christo's.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Wf1x15Wc6xuA5jtuWlTV8w", "review_id": "NT2B2uD92A-kpPq_fxbc0A", "text": "Long time favorite of my family's.  Go there for all special occasions.  The croissants.... oh the croissants.....\n\nEverything is delicious, but I LOVE the black bean soup.  Before I became a vegetarian I always used to get the grilled rack of lamb...  My brother loves egg in a hole.....the corn ravioli is to die for.  Basically, you can't go wrong.  And Vincent, the chef- is a gem.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mG6zcF3gScLHGiqnWVxkhw", "review_id": "e0WNsW_VVdzy-_axtRWlBg", "text": "I recently came back with an invitation from Vincent.  It was heaven.  The service was impeccable, wine suggestion appropriate and the food was beyond words to describe.  I am leaving my previous review below so you can see the difference and improvement.  Everything about this visit was warm and inviting.  I wholly recommend you visit if you get the chance. I know that I will definitly want to try their bisto (connected to the restaurant) as well on my next trip down.\n\n\nAnother time that I'm sad to give only three stars for a favorite place.  I came back for a visit to AZ after 10 years and this is the place I wanted to see.  I definitly talked it up to my friend and we went on one of my last nights there.\nThe food is so seriously yummy that it takes a couple of seperate menus. The tap water that they served my friend while we waited for our table was horrible.  They did not offer the water that they serve you during dinner.  So ask for the bottled if you go there and have to wait.  You get two servers and they are not always the most coordinated but they get the job done.  I could have done without the server that kept coming to the bar while we were waiting and kept complaining about everything.  The bartender was excellent and will treat you well.\nDo not go here if you are on a diet or are eating clean.  Go here if you want food cooked in the traditional pound of butter with cream sauces and five courses. Yummy.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ysV8DGKNTTC0LSACW8Q_7g", "review_id": "OmONkjmzyca6oeIC0xeWGQ", "text": "I knew it was going to be a good wedding party when I saw the Vincent's Van Go parked outside my cousin's house. I didn't know anything about Vincent's, having never heard of it, but the cleverness of a Vincent's Van Go and the cute little van tickled my funny bone. \n\nThe meal consisted of salads and gourmet pizzas being passed around by wait staff. At first we were confused - no real meal? it turned out that the tray-passed pizzas and buffet salads were plentiful enough so that no one would go hungry. \n\nthey weren't just standard pizzas - BBQ chicken, ratatouille, margherita, sun dried tomato and avocado, and pepperoni. quite a variation, right? they were good! very good. one of the vincent's people said that they made oer 100 pizzas for the evening, fresh right from their catering van. tasty! \n\nlikewise, the salads were wonderful. the Cesar salad was right up among the best I've ever had - wonderful delicate flavors, nothing was overpowering but all of the garlic, anchovy, Parmesan could be tasted. nicely balanced, fresh lettuce, wonderful croutons in good proportion to the rest of the salad (don't you hate it when the lettuce-to-crout ratio is off?) \n\nit was a very nice meal. very satisfying, very enjoyable. I'd like to visit the actual restaurant to try some other menu items. next time!", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VSOGgQkO_Xdc9Yd4S2b9gw", "review_id": "NVMImU6RYlPcWnNBnTjmWQ", "text": "I really enjoy having Sunday Brunches here.  The outdoor seating is nice when the weather is right; they have set up some canopies so everyone sitting outside can really enjoy the warm weather.  The service is great and everyone is friendly.  The food is full of flavor and the portions are perfect; when you sit down you are served croissants and jam before ordering you meal.  When you think it is done your server brings out dessert for your table; it is always great, making the meal and experiance complete and satisfying.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Lp_Ykqfbv5Q-oyGYlMGJRg", "review_id": "9MbOJ32XIDfQFDEW9tjydA", "text": "I'm stuffed!  No please, no more food!  Wait, it's free?  You just want to give me extra food because you feel like it?  Alright, I guess I could sacrifice and eat this delicious chocolate cake and free cookies you put in my valeted car!\nI swear that is how it is every time I dine at Vincent's.  They love providing extra treats which is why this place exceeds five stars.  The food alone is divine!  I love every item on their menu!  The souffles are to die for as well.  But they always seem to go above and beyond every meal.  If only every restaurant had the same level of customer service!", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jCXrEQhkXe5h3dgu2qNxzQ", "review_id": "rQmYN4qZCfGLs6L0vb3mRA", "text": "What a great place. Another instant top 5 favorite. Loved the food, the staff is wonderful, the whole establishment is quite nice. It is located in a pretty silly place but I love it. The ratatoullie is amazing and don't even get me started on the duck confit. Hands down one of the best meals I have ever had. So good.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OQMOgqS1NFIyAW4i66iDYA", "review_id": "N5ipZmSOK4LPJ4s5qhnDwA", "text": "While I didn't get the authentic Vincent Southwestern French experience (they offer a limited menu in summer...the waiter explained that their regular menu is too wintery and heavy for the summer season), I am still glad I finally made it to this Valley fine dining establishment. We opted for their special \"Julia & Julia\" $35 3-course prix fixe menu, a great value at a restaurant where entrees alone typically run $35. All but one of the dishes were Julia Child recipes, while the one that wasn't was a dish Chef Vincent cooked for Julia Child many years ago. The dishes were very classic French fare, and all were exceptional. And their croissants...oh my! I could've eaten 10 of them! The service at Vincent's is professional and friendly, if not always the most prompt, while the dining room is Old World elegant (think French Cottage dishes and a player piano). If you've never tried Vincent's or haven't been in a while, I highly recommend taking advantage of this great deal while you can (this August only!).", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wj0r9VOpoIyRpaa6y5XGmA", "review_id": "Nhg7YQ4yjaKaweNVQYpjhg", "text": "We went for restaurant week and had outstanding service, wonderful food, and reasonbale drink prices.  We really enjoyed beef tenderloin, smoked salmon quesadillas, and pecan pie.  My French Maritini with Grey Goose was awesome for $12.50!  It is a formal setting with low lighting for a nice romantic setting.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "UL9chyH0a4Pj8J_9M6WSpA", "review_id": "Yn_QGU4PbA_cLeqAy05chw", "text": "We came here on a Saturday during Restaurant Week.\n\nThe service was excellent and very professional.  We received our orders quickly and everything was prepared exactly how we ordered it.\n\nI ordered the salad with goat cheese and pears.  It was good.  Not great, but I ate the whole thing so I definitely can't complain!  The goat cheese was delicious and creamy.\n\nFor my entree, I ordered the beef tenderloin.  It was also delicious!  It came with a small portion of scalloped potatoes, a few green beans, and a few asparagus.  For me it was a perfect portion size, but for anyone else I think it may have been a bit small.  But since it's on the special \"Restaurant Week\" menu, I'm sure the portions are meant to be smaller.\n\nFor dessert, I ordered the creme brulee.  It was delicious as well!  The waiter also brought out a chocolate cake/lava cake?  Not sure what it was but it was yummy and served with an ice cream that was very light.  Almost seemed like whipped cream, but it was definitely ice cream.\n\nOHHH!!  I almost forgot about the bread!  I loved, loved, loved it!  The butter is the best!  I couldn't quite figure out what is in the butter.  It almost tastes like a cream cheese.  It was wonderful!\n\nOverall, everything was good but I don't know if I'd ever rush back.  I have other places I like more, but this was a good restaurant.  I would definitely recommend it to others!", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "4E_nPWw89FLFHdNsEgMH-g", "review_id": "LLE9S6Ziv6Hvu4VFZZFGlA", "text": "I took myself out to dinner tonight to Vincent's on Camelback for restaurant week and I have to say it was great. \n\nService\nJodi -  The General Manager, Fabulous!\nAlex - I believe that was my main waiters name- great guy but the other guys who brought out my food, filled my tea, and just came to check on my on a regular basis were so great and very thoughtful. I guess they don't get very many ladies dining alone :)\n\nFood\nWarm Croissants - YUMMY! So very good.\n\nFirst Course -\nRatatouille Tart with Parmesan Crisps & Black Olive Tapenade - Light and fluffy with lots of veggies. Came with a small salad that was pretty tasty as well. Olive Tapenade is always a little salty regardless of who makes it however this one was not as salty as most. Very good.\n\nSecond Course-\nDuck Confit with Citrus Sauce - YUM! Cooked to perfection and the sauce was just right. Also came with a small portion of scalloped potatoes, a couple of veggies. Only ate half as I wanted to make sure I saved room for dessert. So needless to say I have enough for dinner tomorrow night. They even packed in a few extra of those mouth water croissants. Double kudos for that.\n\nThird course -\nWarm Chocolate Tarts with Fresh Whipped Cream - SINFUL! Seriously mine came out nice and warm, fresh from the oven with a nice dollop freshly made whipped cream. So very good indeed.\n\nI must say that dining alone has its perks. I got to people watch, even watched a proposal (she did say yes by the way) and the staff were really nice and very attentive. I will definitely have to visit them again soon.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "OpjFNuQiyqh9Sms5Ex8Wxg", "review_id": "HcaNjniyXcjGrfWMkjMaOQ", "text": "I went here for restaurant week really expecting a great meal. There were four places I went during the week and this was the first one I tried. I thought the service was very good and a few of the dishes had a lot of flavor. I definitely enjoyed the beef tenderloin and the jack daniel's pecan pie. The pecan pie was actually very sweet and bursting with flavor, it was a good way to end my meal. Also the bread was great, very tasty croissants.\n\nHowever, there is obviously a reason I gave Vincent's only 3 stars....\n\nI thought the lobster bisque was very bland. I was very excited to try their bisque, but it didn't knock my socks off at all. The duck confit was very dry. It came with tasty scalloped potatoes, but sadly they were the highlight of the entree, not the duck. \n\nOverall there were a lot of good things I did try, but to me, my first and second course should be excellent, and the dessert should not be by far  the best course I had.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uWeMgQMWd_dxqSxPpnd-qw", "review_id": "yxHRE0hDAFjLxuFqtBn5Mw", "text": "I must put my 2 cents worth in about Vincents.  I personally will never go to Vincents again.  We went one new year's eve for a friend's husband birthday.  He is French and they are from Florida--so I was trying to make it a special occassion.   I remember very little about the meal because the service was HORRIBLE.  Red wine came after salads had been served.  A white wine sat on our table unopened until we were able to flag someone down--the serving of the meal was uneven at best and then servers got switched mid meal.  For a dinner that cost more than $500--I certainly expected more.  When I called to complain--their offer to me was a glass of champagne and a dessert--to make up for an evening that was suppose to be special on several accounts and turned out to be a disaster.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "IkOaRADjz1YxUXpe7BNf4A", "review_id": "4z7WKOq_evjGM958zpomgw", "text": "The parents, of which I am one, recovering from the horror which is Christmas (simple me, I kind of like it),  decided that our livers had not been sufficiently lacerated by the multiple retox extravaganzas.  No... we need to go out and relax on Boxing day and have more food, better food...with sauces!  Needless to say, women rule the world.\n\nAnyway on a evening expected to be quiet, 8 of us were treated to the private stone room.\n\nI am always amazed by Vincent.  The man is a work-a-holic, running the restaurant, catering and then seemingly throwing in the Saturday bazaar just so he does not have a moment off.\n\nOur group is known at Vincent's and Howie is possibly the most informed wine waiter in the valley.  He is just terrific as was the service in general.  Mr. Wine, who was not THE Mr. Wine this evening (we had a big gun with us), enjoyed a aged Bordeaux and a Chilean Cab.\n\nMrs. Foodie ordered her usual collection of dishes and found them all great.  The Salmon quessadilla  was remarkable and is just great with Chardonnay.  My grouper was perfectly cooked.\n\nBut the Rack...the Rack.  You know how at some places you go and get 3 or 4 little pieces for like $100 (OK, not that much, but still a lot)?  At Vincent's you get 9 wonderful, juicy pieces of perfectly cooked Lamb with lots of extra stuff.  Three (if I had them) thumbs up.\n\nThen dessert comes, and comes and comes.  We enjoy good Sauternes and, as is Vincent's habit (he just sends a bunch out), ALL the desserts were just yummy.   \n\nNormally we have heard from Mrs. Ambiance by now, however in the private room on a quiet night there was not much for her to judge.  I will report two things, one, although the place was relatively empty, there was a lounge lizard singing and a crowd of hip youngsters sitting around enjoying cocktails.  Very cool.  And. two, Mr. Vincent himself directed me to the WR (the guy does not rest).\n\nIf you need a big time formal retox, Vincent's is the way to go.  Speaking of which, after tiring myself out at Squash with another Yelper, and then climbing Squaw Peak (are you nuts? yes!) I was too tired to accompany the group to the Montelucia for  the retox boost.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ngU3dmmM8ERLT5hrz_iS4Q", "review_id": "-r_spmOeZPC6C7YJUIG-8A", "text": "I have no idea why people are raving about this place. It is extremely over-priced for what you get out of it. There are so many better restaurants in this area that are less expensive.\n\nLet's start from the beginning, shall we? The croissants. People rave about their croissants. Yes they were tasty, no they were not amazing. Go buy Pilsbury croissants in those tubes at the grocery store and throw them in the oven, it'll taste the same.\n\nNext for our meal, I ordered the rack of lamb which I asked for medium rare. When it came out, I didn't even see a hint of pink. I didn't want to send it back because how can you uncook meat?? Do I want to take the chance of someone spitting in my food? I think not. So I figured oh well, maybe it's medium and I'll just eat it as is. I take my knife and cut into the meat, and I'm literally sawing the meat because it's so tough. The sauce was good, but I eat a lot of rack of lamb and I'd say this one fell way below average.\n\nMy date on the other hand asked for the chef to create something special. We were both surprised when the dish came out and it was just simple garden salad with a filet of steak. That was it. That was the chef's SPECIAL creation. \n\nI'm giving this place 2 stars because the atmosphere is romantic, service was great, and the wine was delish. Sure there are dirty restaurants that I would give 1 or 2 stars to, so is it fair? I don't know. I think 2-stars are just about right since I would never go back to Vincent's.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6TL5xunZGs_2IerHl7sI3w", "review_id": "rhaQfmYfiWktP2Ft-jbZww", "text": "The soups at this aging French Restaurant are excellent, in contrast to the average beef tenderloin entree and a fair creme brulee for dessert.  From the time we were seated, we were greeted with staff that were either less than enthusiastic or best described as aloof.  The cocktail waiter offered no wine suggestions.  We were told that they ran out of the  lobster bisque, which appears on this online menu.  The entrees were lukewarm.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "M6oU3OBf_E6gqlfkLGlStQ", "review_id": "3xm-HwpnkFwKURyfNVRUYg", "text": "If things really do taste better when some one else is paying for a meal, than I may be over rating it. \n\nI have been here several times for company functions, as such the menu was a limited selection and service was a bit slower due to the large group size.  That aside I did like many things.\n\nCroissants, need a I say more. I am pretty sure this on table bread option trumps any other type of dinning, chips and bean dip may have a shot at them.  You meal begins with a basked full of warm flaky croissants. Wine sever promptly follows. I frequently started my meal with a salad consisting of soft bitter greens bleu cheese and candied walnuts, the pungent flavor of the cheese contrasted by the sweetness and crunch of the walnuts went well with the soft buttery bitter greens. \n\nFor my main course I went with the salmon. Honestly the salmon here was good, but nothing special above or beyond what you would find in any quality restaurant. \n\nThe deserts here are great too, a perfect way to please a date.\n\nDates are where I really see this place shining, dark romantic atmosphere , semi private tables, french food it has what you need.\n\nNote while there is some self parking it is very limited unless you go to an adjacent paring lot.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XTnQ-zgIXJk8ZjZO9Xv6GA", "review_id": "PAtBM_TAh_gM2wN5gFsCtA", "text": "Vincent's remains my all time favorite. It's been ten years since I have been here but the quality is the same. The spinach salad had warm sauteed mushrooms and bacon with a balsamic reduction all in perfect proportions. The duck confit wasn't on the menu. No problem. Vincent prepared it anyway and is was to die for. The brown sauce was perfection. Then, just when you are ready to cry uncle out comes the souffles and chocolate bombs. Spoon in a little creme anglais and you have gone to gastronomic heaven. A comprehensive wine list that might be weighted a little too much on the high end on the French side but plenty of good California choices in the affordable range. This is a very special restaurant with a world class chef that is a treasure known to all Valley of the Sun natives. Don't miss it.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f1-pIw_p0ifzu03TXjPRiw", "review_id": "X5uO1n_Vz1uEJPQ9HbsWiQ", "text": "My Husband and I went to Vincent's last night for restaurant week.  We picked this restaurant because we had never been there and the menu for restaurant week appealed to us.  Overall, I have to say the food was good.  We loved the bread basket at the beginning of the meal and my brie and fig appetizer was great.  The worst part of our experience at Vincent's was the overall service, especially from the hostess, who was clearly overwhelmed with the crowd (I assume from restaurant week).  She had a very poor attitude, which was noticeable by everyone who was sat around us.  In addition to that, they have a \"team\" service philosophy, so it took awhile to get served and wasn't as pleasant as it could be.  All in all, the food was good, but not worth the price we paid.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A2IyLF4oQ22eEe_Qx80vLA", "review_id": "MSOKAIW6qFcR8dMMaD_9xQ", "text": "This place had a lot of hype...one of the best rated restaurants in town. We were extremely disappointed. The service was terrible, we sat for about 15 minutes before we even had a menu and were asked if we wanted a drink. When we did finally get the menus we were extremely disappointed with what was supposed to be an extensive wine list. The wine list turned out to be rather weak with a small selection from each region - even France wasn't well represented. \n\nAfter another 15 minutes of waiting without any contact from the non existent server we walked out...and walked down the road to Chelseas...which was solid.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7cR92zkDv4W3kqzii6axvg", "review_id": "ls4m2X38MKlXfHnP9KBv1A", "text": "Went to @VincentsOnCBack with the Chaparral High School Hospitality 2, and Culinary 2 classes, for an EATIQuette presentation about dining etiquette.\n\nFact: young people eating dinner with family has a greater impact on school performance than school attendance.\n\nAbout the meal;\nVegetable soup: very hearty, lots of veggies, squash, corn, carrots, potatoes, broth could have been richer.\n\nChicken was very moist and tender, potatoes au gratin had great flavor profile, but lacked caramelization, vegetables were crisp and delicious, b\u00e9arnaise sauce was just the right amount, and tasted amazing.\n\nFrench-style apple tart, with house-made vanilla ice cream, and vanilla and raspberry sauces.\n\nChef Vincent Guerithault came out to the dining room and addressed us, which was a wonderful experience.\n\nAnd to top it all off, we all got gift cards!!\n\nMany thanks to Chef Vincent, the servers, and the Rothschilds, for the wonderful experience today!\n\nNote; TINY urinal stall! I could barely fit!", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TL9z1PDMhLuByf_x08VZ_w", "review_id": "GL8sVaXEt45wNX1my2HPlg", "text": "My sister mentioned this place was always busy when she drove by so we figured it must be great.  Wrong.  We went for Sunday brunch this past weekend it was about 50% full.  We sat down, got our drinks and food orders in right away and so began the 35 minute wait for our food.  I had the salmon with capers and my girlfriend the salmon, eggs, cream cheese.  Both dishes were tasty but there was hardly anything on the plate.  If it wasn't for the delicious croissants and jam to start us off, I would have been just as hungry as when I arrived.  Luckily they threw in some complimentary deserts in at the end for our party and that made things a little better.  Still, I won't be going back.  There are better brunch places out there for the money.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CcdJ_VhU_zqe2fL7G3eXug", "review_id": "d9mWITcdkSbhwoTMKHyCdA", "text": "My favorite Phoenix restaurant. Vincent understands customer loyalty and his hospitality and food will bring you back again and again. Often when we travel, my husband and I will remark that Vincent has spoiled us because we compare everything to eating with him. \nIf you like goose or duck, he makes it the best. My son loves the short ribs, my daughter loves the ravioli. We all love his pastries and desserts. \nThe salmon quesedilla and duck tamales are just a couple of the magnificent French/southwestern fusion foods to knock your socks off. \nGREAT wine selection.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1ykGYq1ERicaZWCl5-Vi0Q", "review_id": "HPN1nepy1H35T637rwYbGw", "text": "Great, fantastic, amazing pizza!  The croissants are delish too.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XTn5Rx1r8pfaHLt8sXqdWQ", "review_id": "-BFfOIrmk7a9Y4zvZDT-7Q", "text": "Very good restaurant.  Great desserts.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xg4AdOGHFxJyWByFbG8stA", "review_id": "DLAry6fbSHqDKGOERLUarw", "text": "Putting a high price tag on a plate does not make it good. \n\nService: excellent \nAmbiance: good \n\nThe food was disappointing and overpriced, the ravioli, undercooked, the blue cheese overpowered the rest of the salad. \n\nNo shortage of expensive vehicles carefully positioned by the valet, but I'm afraid that money can't buy you good taste.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PYtryNSk30ytqOc_36sLPw", "review_id": "Jck18cBsBbzBlJs7tTGT8Q", "text": "I feel sad to write this...but Vincent needs to improve things or his place will be only a past memory.  I'm ok with that based on the dinner I had there recently.\nThe restaurant was packed...but with people who had Groupons...I only wish I had because my dinner would not have been 177.00.  Too much for a weak and sad plate of out of date food.\nWe had the Foi Gras, small portion and so/so:(...Duck chimichangas they were decent. The wild boar was a tiny serving...we were fine with that because it was tough and difficult to chew.  It was accompanied with a hospital style vegetable medly of green beans with carrot shreds and minute white rice.  We also had trout..it was covered in a heavy white sauce (French) and had the same veg medly and white rice...seriously like the hospital food...or a big banquet service.  It was edible...but not great...We each had a glass of wine.  No dessert for us...it was hot in there and the arches and decor reminded me of a taco bell.  I wouldn't even go back if it was a free meal:(", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aQQn3GztQ_gTb0QOEnxyCg", "review_id": "XCGviu_sbb-ZWQTbbhRE8Q", "text": "I was excited to try this restaurant out, especially after snagging a Groupon.  The restaurant is in a small mixed use building, which makes the parking situation very difficult.  However, after you get passed the chaotic parking, you will enter the restaurant quaint restaurant feeling like you have left the concrete jungle behind.  \n\nThe inside is kind of dated, but fitting for a french restaurant.  The tables and chairs are very old and provide a nice setting to have a meal.\n\nRight off the bat, however, the service was lousy.  And this by itself is why this place gets 3 stars.  I think it took a good 10 minutes for someone to come by and take our order.  The waiters are basically career waiters, they have been their forever and unfortunately are not very friendly.  I would much rather be served by a younger person in their 20's who can provide a not so snoody feeling for the dinner.  I have eaten at other french restaurants of higher caliber and the service is much better.\n\nThe food was very good though.  I had the rack of lamb.  A great choice and cooked exactly to my liking.  The desserts looked great, but nothing really jumped out at me as being have to have.  But even though we decided not to order the waiter brought out a selection of 3  mini creme brulees.  I guess that is common.  So for future reference I will not order the dessert and just bank on the free one.\n\nOverall, I wont return unless I have a groupon.  I feel there are better restaurants, and cheaper ones too.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1Mpw6MDO0BJ2dLZEy-eoBA", "review_id": "KRD4JYG4tZBBi1JpjNnD6Q", "text": "Apparently I was in the 'formal' Vincent's on Camelback' as opposed to Vincent's Market Bistro so I can't speak to the Bisto.  As for Vincent on Camelback we were very disappointed.  The menu and the staff were really over the top pretentious and the food was just ok.  The choices were extremely limited and very expensive.  For two meals with no drinks or dessert, the bill was over $120.  We got the (small) rack of lamb and some kind of tough wild boar dish with sauce that had a very odd flavor to it.  And not 'odd good.'  It came with a side of parsnip 'potatoes' that made me wish that they would have used real potatoes instead.  I get it. But what has the potato ever done to Vincent to deserve this?  One more thing. . . I forgot.  We ordered a bowl of lobster bisque. I told the waiter that there was no lobster in it. He said that's the way the chef makes it.  Huh?  Please.  Next time maybe I'll have chicken soup with no chicken in it.\n\nAvoid this restaurant.  I can't help but think that the people who left good reviews have had their brains fried by the 120 degree sun in Phoenix.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6ts41fCsDKHbFZaKOMNmVQ", "review_id": "HyXGqVdBhE2cY1EpP2jNcw", "text": "We went here for dinner this past Saturday for Restaurant week. \n\nIts a cute little place with lots of little rooms. The decor is a little old and boring. \n\nThe food and service was pretty great. \n\nThe lack of music was deadening. There was zero atmosphere here. \n\nThe little basket of bread they brought out was decent though the mini croissants were very very chewy and a bit burnt. \n\nI ordered the Baked brie puff pastry with fig sauce, freaken YUM! \nWe also ordered the beet and goat cheese salad off the regular menu to share, it was really good but the price for the portion is a total joke! \n\nFor dinner I ordered the bean ravioli, it was just ok. \n\nFor dessert I got the flourless chocolate cake, it was really dry, not sure if that's how its supposed to be. The husband ordered the pecan pie, I snuck a bite and it was amazing! \n\nWe had a really great time but I wasn't floored or wowed and glad I didn't have to pay the regular prices as they were very high.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ST8Yzlk2MqKlcaLqL2djBg", "review_id": "kMb_XqTKXAFGM1zhlTaD0g", "text": "we just got home from vincents for the restaurant week special. i have to agree with most of the reviews thus far in one way or the other. \n\npositives? i loved that we took advantage of the restaurant week specials because i could not possibly bear to spend that kind of money of food for a non-special event occasion. \ni liked my food....it was very good. however, everything is SOAKED in butter and almost anything tastes good with butter. i started with the leek and tomato tart. it was salty and acidic and had that buttery richness. my wife had the brie and fig pastry. filled with delicious gooey, salty brie paired with the sweet figs. both were great. \n\nsecond course, she had the lobster. i thought there was sauce on the lobster halves but it was....butter. i had the the ravioli. a bit too salty for me but i shouldn't whine because i took half home and eating it for lunch tomorrow. both, again, very good....and buttery.\n\nfinal course, i had the flourless cake with rasperry sorbet. it's rich and dense, like a flourless should be. mine was moist and i thought perfect. she had the chocolate ganache with vanilla ice cream. less dense (or so it seemed) and equally tasty. \n\nour waiter fixed our uneven table, however, we did sit for a solid 15 minutes without getting any drinks or acknowledgement. they did have a mass rush at 6pm for all the restaurant week clientele but we were seated after a short 5 minute wait. what i did think was funny, like another reviewer mentioned was how the valet displays the uber high-end cars right out front....a ferrari, 2 upper level beemers, a high end mercedes, and a lexus. i wish my banged up ford ranger could have some upper class company!\n\ngood food, yes. buttery...absolutely. service, good. eat  here again? only when i make my first million.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "y5_vrqIylhXMrejM_-x_vA", "review_id": "pF7H5-SJ9BTc6vap6PF34w", "text": "Restaurant week strikes again!!!  Ok, first impressions....valet puts all the expensive cars up front for looks. We get it guys. \nDecor, it looks like a classic French restaurant that's been there a while. So that's fitting. We were seated in a little two-top against the wall though, with no view, no window. Kind of boring.\nFood was delicious though, can't lie. Between the two of us we ordered the tomato-leek tart, the brie and fig pastry, the lobster, the white bean ravioli, the flourless chocolate cake, and the hazelnut ganache. Both got a glass of chardonnay and devoured the bread basket. \nEverything was very tasty and cooked beautifully, no complaints.  It was also very rich, decadent, and buttery.  Post meal make an appointment with your cardiologist.\nService was fine throughout the meal once things got started, but we sat for a good while without anyone taking our drink order or introducing themselves as our server to acknowledge our existence. \nThey passed the water glass test with flying colors, but servers had no personality, so warmth. Is it part of the French attitude? Discuss.....", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "zPiEroQrxxyBrHSUAcymBg", "review_id": "u3Lj-NoCQNdRbm73cP5z4A", "text": "My initial impression of the service here was: awwwkward... Then the server made me feel like that Pretty Woman chick on Rodeo Drive. When I asked for a drink menu, the reply was \"oh, we don't do frozen drinks here.\" WHAT?! THIS ISN'T APPLEBEE'S?! No wonder there was valet out front! Hello, sir, I don't allow frozen drinks here either. I actually walked in knowing I'd be ordering the steak off the restaurant week menu, so I really wanted a glass of red, but I was completely turned off after that.\n\nThe pastries here oozed with butter which can be considered decadent, but I kind of thought it was a little disgusting, especially after time passes and those pastries get a little cooler than room temperature. I guess that's what I get for not eating them quick enough? \n\nThe vichysoisse was pretty good, and the steak was decent, but not memorable. I can't even remember if we got dessert, but I'll just say aside from the initial impression, the rest of the night just wasn't memorable.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FYdLG8vxUfhqd6v-QQHRkw", "review_id": "1f40cHD58krZl3hsNW35VQ", "text": "Great", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p7dvahRPZIWL7T6pFA_0dg", "review_id": "NP7qXmuOzoqMIu1s2SoymA", "text": "It is easy for me to overlook the dated decor that reminds me of old steak houses the service was so exceptional and the food was dependable to up to masterful .\nOur knowledgeable waiter explained most of the menu and gave detail to where meats were sourced from .\n\nWe started with the corn ravioli's with truffle oil , the flavors went together well and it was a nice size portion for two to start with.\n\nWe both thought the salad of radicchio , endive , walnuts , pears , and gorgonzola was a perfect balance of taste and texture in a generous portion for two to share .\n\nMy husband had the wild boar loin that came with a very rich sauce to balance the extremely  lean meat . He said the sauce was a little spicy , beefy rich and well made the flavors went nicely with the addition of mushrooms . The wild boar plate also came with buttery mashed potatoes and buttery fresh vegetables .\n\nI had the Scottish Salmon that was seared on the top but prepared almost medium well . The Salmon came with a red pepper lightly creamed sauce and  haricot verts , asparagus , sugar snap peas and eggplant . The vegetables were all cooked perfect and were buttery . Chopped raw tomatoes on top cut the richness .\n\nWe shared huckleberry tart for dessert it had pastry cream and less huckleberries than I was expecting but it was good , soon we were ready for the check but they bring us out these tiny BAKED chocolate mousse that tasted light as chocolate air .\n\nA sweet ending!\n(also no problems using a Groupon here)", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jvwnIG5wEjdOsqkYJgN29A", "review_id": "2wTOioeV56wp6oWpYkevvg", "text": "Exceptionally Mediocre with A Side Of Highway Robbery\n\nMy wife and I went here for midweek dinner.   First time.\n\nNothing to look at on outside.  Valet charges $2... okay.  Either let people park their own cars or offer free valet like most decent restaurants.\n\nInside, it's like an older, dated, run down french restaurant.  Tables were not exceptionally comfortable, were close together.\n\nWait staff was just okay.  Not formal enough, nor timely.  Not unfriendly, but not friendly either really.  \n\nI ordered the Lobster Bisque ($8) while my wife ordered the Smoked Salmon Quesadilla ($11).  Bisque was rich, savory, but a small portion   Not upsettingly small, but small.  The quesadilla was perhaps the standout of the evening, but just a simple cheese quesadilla (and no longer hot when it arrived), covered with cream sauce, and then overlayed with common smoked salmon.  It was unusual as well as tasty, and the portion was a nice size.   It was the only thing I would order again. \n\nFor the main course, I had the boar ($36).  My wife had the three fish entree ($32).  \n\nMy boar was medium rare, but it was about 2.5 ounces of meat with a few veggies and about a 1/2 cup of common mashed potatoes.  The meat was good, don't get me wrong, and drenched in a pool of spicy sauce.  The sauce was the only thing great about the entree.  I was done and licking my chops and eying the bread bowl to see if I could get filled in no time, given the quantity of food.\n\nMy wife had the three fresh.  To their credit, they did seem like fresh fish, and were properly cooked.  She thought it was okay.  I asked her for a comparison to our \"baseline\" fish restaurant, Roy's, with it's predictably good fish, and she answered that it was \"nowhere near as good.\"\n\nThe bread bowl was grilled bread you could get at Safeway, and butter croissants that tasted surprisingly like the breakfast toaster pastries I had in the 80's as a kid.\n\nWe were not impressed.  If the entrees had been $20, I would have given this an extra couple stars probably.  But at $36, I expect to be \"wowed\".  \n\nAnd I surely wasn't.\n\nThe clientele was mostly 50-80 year olds.   Clearly, some people had been coming here for special occasions for the last few decades, and had to no problem with the food or prices.   \n\nBut this restaurant struck me as a chef/owner that was milking a reputation that was earned long ago, laughing every week on the way to the bank.\n\nMy bill was $90 before tip.  I was still hungry. \n\nAnd honestly, I wouldn't have paid $45 for it.\n\nI surely won't be back.  And I can't in good faith recommend it to you.  Dine at your own risk.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "8Lum1nuHQaS3sh5tyoX2CA", "review_id": "xE3_1UuKK35OWQDrV4kErQ", "text": "My wife and I went to celebrate my birthday.  We were assured on the phone twice, and also by our waiters that the meals could be prepared gluten free, as my wife has celiac disease, this is important.  We ordered the sea scallop appetizer, spinach and bacon salad and the arugula salad, I had the NY Strip and she had the rack of lamb.  Dessert was good, we got some kind of creme brulee assortment and I got the Grand Marnier souffle. The food was cooked perfectly and delicious, but we didn't make it to the car before she got sick.  \n\nIn a nutshell, a $180.00 bill plus tip- and she'll be in bed curled up in the fetal position until tomorrow afternoon. -\"glutened\".  \n\nThanks guys.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "25hEQTBIqvXoJYVPUMRREw", "review_id": "5pQoYNUHqFZbQ0OApe0wsg", "text": "Meh, is right.  I've been wanting to try Vincent's since I moved to the area over a year ago.  I bought a groupon that I've been holding onto for way to long and decided that this was a weekend to go.  Honestly can say that I could have done without. \n\nOur first impression upon walking in was old and stuffy.  I get that your a French restaurant, but no need to decorate like we're still in the 80's.  Liquor bottles as a display? Doesn't look good.  It should have felt like an upscale restaurant, but it didn't.\n\nI liked that their menu is constantly changing.  Some of their menu options were actually pretty surprising.  My husband and I probably went with the least interesting choices.  I started with the lobster bisque ($8).  For our main courses it was lobster with basil linguine for me and beef tenderloin for him.  The lobster was just ok, the basil pasta was overcooked.  Mike's beef tenderloin was pretty good, but not worth the $34 price tag.  And none of the main entrees were under $32.  I get that you're a \"fancy\" restaurant, but those prices are way too high.  I have no problem spending $30 on an entree, but it better wow me.  We'll just say Vincent's left something to be desired.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xFG4Ca2HHmbxDTkMlmHnjQ", "review_id": "QJJVCyH-5b_QEdreQ1mFCA", "text": "Wonderful service and delicious food!! Our waiter was very knowledgeable about each item we asked about, and our water glasses were always filled without asking. We ordered the lobster bisque, beet & goat cheese salad, rack of lamb, lobster w/basil pasta, pumpkin creme brulee, and chocolate hazelnut cake. Everything we ate was delicious and fresh and very carefully prepared. Loved the complimentary flourless chocolate cake at the end. Yum! This place is somewhat pricey ($32+ for entrees), but it's a great place for a special night out! Make sure to ask for the original room - very cozy!", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "R9IDGn40u9IxiaNf2CD07A", "review_id": "1L3F9ILQLR32wIlSP9j0Wg", "text": "Unmitigated Disaster - We will never be back again, and I would have to recommend (after this experience) for no one to go there either.\n\nUpon entering the restaurant, we were not so kindly greeted by a white haired woman at the front desk. Our reservation was for 7PM, and we got there at 6:55PM. The disgruntled lady tells us to sit in the lobby until it's closer to 7PM... Since when did showing up a few minutes early become a nuisance? Moving forward, we headed towards the lobby to find eight people also waiting to be seated. A little unusual for a Tuesday night, but no big deal - until twenty minutes passed until we were finally seated. I understand that restaurants can get busy, but a simple \"I'm sorry for the wait\" would have gone a long way.\n\nThere were two dining areas and we were placed in the larger room. Several tables were available, so I didn't understand the long wait. Anyway, there's an old-fashioned quality to this place... not good or bad. The chairs were uncomfortable and the carpet looked unkempt, but we were there for the food. \n\nWe sampled the Duck Tamales.  Unfortunately, there was nothing special about this dish. It wasn't great, but it wasn't horrible either.  That was the highlight of the evening\n\nWhile waiting for the main dishes to arrive, it got extremely cold in the restaurant. We hear the staff complaining about the temperature, and then we see another couple complaining to the host about how cold it was on their side of the room. \n\nFinally, dinner arrives... I ordered the wild boar cooked to medium rare. It tasted medium-well to well done. The waiter stated that this dish comes with five large medallions, but looking at the dish, there were thinly shaved bits of meat. This dish reminded me of the over-cooked roast beef that my dad used to make when we were kids (which I hated, by the way). \n\nMy wife ordered the braised short ribs which tasted like something that came out of a microwave. She tells me, \"For the price of this meal, I'd rather eat a microwaveable meal.\" I tried a piece of the short ribs thinking it couldn't be that bad... WRONG. The short ribs were chewy, stringy, and although it was covered in sauce, it was DRY. We hardly put a dent in our meal. \n\nWhile waiting for our missing waiter, we noticed that the restaurant was starting to get really warm - similar to a gym. We both started laughing at how horrible everything had been. We were finally able to flag down the waiter for our check. He never once asked us how our meal was - even after seeing our plates were more than half full. \n\nAnyway, the moral of the story is: Don't waste your money here. Or perhaps call in advance to make sure Vincent is working. While waiting for our car, the valet guy said, \"Vincent is on vacation. His food is phenomenal, but when he's not here, we hear customer complaints.\" Maybe this guy is right, and Vincent's food is out-of-this-world; however, based on the service alone, I will not even bother coming back. No second chances for this place - no thanks!", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "liiYhDAP64C8uLyixBDWdg", "review_id": "A2P3rMuyC3wso2FDc98T7A", "text": "My friend had a Groupon ready to expire and was awesome enough to share it with me.  I've lived here all my life and always thought of Vincent's as a place our grandparents would all hang out at.  The decor looks like it, but that's ok.  It's a French restaurant and definitely not geared toward yup's.  The food and service were still fantastic.\nWe started with the foie gras and duck tamales.  Duck tamales at a French restaurant seemed a little strange on the menu; so we were intrigued to order.  They tasted like duck tamales.  They were good.  The foie gras was awesome.  We were also brought the most delicious croissants I have ever had.\nFor our main courses, I had the lamb and my friend had the wild boar.  My lamb was fantastic and came with yummy potatoes and green beans.  The wild boar was good.  If you are curious what while boar tastes like; it tastes like pork.  Lamb is one of my favorite meats and this was definitely one of my favorite times eating lamb.  \nWe finished off with desserts.  I ordered the profiteroles and my friend had a grand marnier souffle.  You really only need to order one dessert per four people.  They are large.  The profiteroles were tasty and very rich.  I couldn't come close to finishing them.  The souffle was actually two souffles.  I've never had a souffle before so can not really say if it was a good souffle or not.  It tasted like eggs.  My friend said they are supposed to.  The chef brought us out complimentary flour less chocolate cake.  That was delicious.  It would have been amazing with some vanilla ice cream on top.\nThe food was amazing and I will definitely be back when in the mood for some French cuisine or even just for some wine and desserts.  I would recommend as a great place to take your mom for her birthday too.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eWmM3cvqd1vFhvVs1-_Aag", "review_id": "spCAEyz0tF6cmYXfg19KYQ", "text": "Ok...First off I have to say I don't usually judge a place off the reviews and like to give it a shot. Well this was a bad idea... especially on an anniversary dinner celebration. Please be advised that the bad reviews are indeed true. We have eaten the food through their catering and it is delicious, so this makes me think all the energy is expelled here alone? Like the other reviews had said this is a creepy outdated awkward place that doesn't have any background music playing at all. So yes the tables are very close together with no music so imagine how uncomfortable that will be. We immediately ordered martinis to try and ease the mood. My dirty martini was garnished with tiny olives on a sandwich pick for an upscale price. The server also spilled most of my wife's martini during her trip to the table saying how it was \"overfilled.\" We received a basket of bread that was burnt and unappealing which ended our idea of a maybe hopeful outcome. We were both confused because the dinner menu was nothing like we had eaten through catering. The server informed us that we had probably meant to dine at the \"bistro,\" and was happy to transfer us over next door. Feeling questionable that it would be any better we paid our tab and agreed to go take a table they were holding for us. \n\nWe then walked over to the bistro side of the restaurant only to be disappointed once again.  Packed in like a meat house and sat there for 15 minutes without being asked if we'd like a drink we decided to walk out. They have again an awkward system of seat yourself and apparently serve yourself as well? We were so confused by all the groups of people lining outside to get in this place. We were more than willing to give up our table to the next unfortunate guest. \n\nThe parking lot is also a joke like a previous person had reviewed. It is only valet and gets backed up by the cars coming in and the one attendant trying to run the place. Some lady thought I was a valet driver and proceeded to yell at me because I was standing around not helping her. \n\nWe are in our late 20's and knew we were in \"Snotsdale\" all the way.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lNYmqV_CMapcbucxD19_tw", "review_id": "G_plLtr3MMMLMvFGc0AmBA", "text": "My experience with Vincents is a solid nine out of ten every time. There duck tamales are incredible and you still can even find Vincent himself in the kitchen cooking on many nights. Nice to see success hasn't changed the work ethic for this restaurateur's dream. Im sure it was a hard road, but there are few, if any, French restaurants in town that offer such splendidly sinful food choices. Overall I love the old world look, the service is usually top knotch and for fine dining, the price is no more or less than other similar quality restaurants.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8ubt5-kJfMiiBhblaMM-Pg", "review_id": "CZzukHcxUaIDKXr5bqJNIw", "text": "So I had a 50 dollar coupon from local dines---wanted to take my husband there for his birthday in May but because of difficult schedules decided to go this week if available---Usually go once a year for the last 12 years and was looking forward to it.  Cocktails, hubby asks to try the merlot and the pinot--waiter says you don't have to try---the pinot is awesome, we say ok--he brings the pinot---it is awful!!  Send it back and get the other wine which is just ok.  Ordered the scallops , 3, for $18 dollars, and they split it for us--good but 3 scallops for 18, think you are starting to get my gest, ordered the beet salad for $13, split  good, split the Halibut for $36---fish in a sauce with vegetables,bread was good, then split the dessert for 9 dollars.  I started out ordering a Grey Goose Martini up---small martini--must have cost at least $13---asked for blue cheese stuffed olives---the waiter said they did not receive a shipment of them today---I always found that restaurants of this calibur stuffed their own---so they brought me a small martini with small unstuffed green olives, no pimentos even---The food was ok---surprised to see the younger female generation walking in with short jean shorts---so our total was $120 without tip, they of course forgot to subtract the $50 dollar coupon  which they did correct.  When waiting for our car before entering, we heard the valet tell another customer that Vincent was not there that night and it was not good when he's not there---should have left then--food was a B-B+-we split glad we did---disappointed in all and will we go back---not for a long, long time.  Hope Vincent reads this---there is work to be done here!!", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f01B5tRtqf3k6ak1pPSAWw", "review_id": "FbVVoFLnAqBsHE8oCew-9Q", "text": "Thank you for being the only place I could find with a vegetarian and gluten free menu during resturaunt week. The food was amazing!", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OET4LR3P8Dr_ZkCTaJNiLA", "review_id": "FDYXPXFCfr7xji5A3TvA8Q", "text": "What a fabulous dinner at Vincent's on Camelback. Thankfully Chef Vincent G. was in the kitchen  when we recently dined and the meal was absolutely superb. We began with an appetizer of foie gras with Schnepf Farm peaches and a balsamic glaze. A small portion, but if you love foie gras as we do then you will not be disappointed. Meltingly lucious. For a salad I chose the Raddichio with Belgian Endive and it was so wonderful. It consisted of a mixture of chopped raddichio, belgian endive, pears, pecans, and a mild blue cheese in a lovely, mild vinaigrette. I plan to try to duplicate this at home as it was so delicious. My husband had his heart set on a lobster salad but it was not on the menu that night. Not to worry though as our waiter, Dino, said he was sure the kitchen could do one. They did not disappoint. It was a lovely salad they created with big chunks of lobster and heirloom tomatoes. My husband said it was perfect. For our entrees I chose the lobster in beurre blanc with basil pasta. That lobster was  a small one (the waiter said it would be a whole lobster split, but a small one)  but I have to say it was as sweet and fresh tasting as ones I've eaten in Cape Cod or Maine. Just incredibly delicious and the basil pasta was a perfect accompaniment. My husband ordered the duck confit and I have to say after tasting his I'd be very hard pressed to decide which entree I liked best. The confit was served with lyonnaise potatoes. Chef Vincent really did some magical things in his kitchen to give a crispness to the layer of duck fat sitting on top of the thigh and drumstick. We are confit fans but unless you have a gallon of duck fat at home it's pretty hard to duplicate in your own kitchen, plus it's doubtful it would taste as good as this one did. For dessert we both chose the Grand Marnier souffles served with a creme anglaise. Those beauties were ethereal and heavenly....like eating a cloud with a sauce that begs to be licked off the spoon. The service by Dino and the other waitstaff was top notch. We managed to greet Chef Vincent as we were leaving and told him how much we appreciated his genius. This chef is a Valley treasure and if you have not had the chance to try his restaurant you are missing out. He was the winner in the past of the James Beard SW  Chef awards and it's not hard to see why. He is French born and French trained and in my humble opinion NO ONE COOKS AS WELL AS THE FRENCH. We will return as soon as we can. This is still my favorite restaurant in the Valley bar none.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3RD504bNEwOmeqImRuVSsw", "review_id": "LowHBPbqcFbT8xJZnAjZPA", "text": "celebrated 21st wedding anniversary at Vincent's. bit of a rocky start when we got there....thought that our table wasn't great, with kitchen noise (we got there about 615 and TV or radio in kitchen was too loud) but as the restaurant filled, we realized that our corner table was the most isolated from other diners. Howie showed us our table and was very friendly. Some confusion on other waiters stopping by to take our orders throughout the evening. Duck tamales were outstanding -- lots of duck...much more than expected. lobster bisque had wonderful flavor...needed a final strain to remove a few bits of tomato and the chiffonade of basil could have been smaller. heirloom/avocado salad was outstanding. roasted lamb and all its accoutramaints was excellent and cooked perfectly. seared foie gras with peaches was a bit small, overcooked and too much sweet sauce. chocolate fondue was a bit undercooked but very tasty...chocolate tart was even better. Service was great (though confusing once or twice) and they truly treated us well knowing it was an anniversary celebration. Would definitely make reservations a bit later so that we weren't one of three tables that early at the restaurant.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IwxFKXDokKZdiD5iUdJPgQ", "review_id": "MwLa6jUmf-fxt8jk7B98mg", "text": "We tried Vincent's for Restaurant Week. When you walk in to Vincents there is a bar lobby, since my date hadn't arrived yet, I ordered a yummy lemony gin martini. \nD arrived after about 2 minutes and we were seated at our table. \nWhen our waiter brought our Restaurant Week menu's I already knew what I was ordering since I'd checked out the menu online. I had black bean soup with goat cheese as my first course, Lobster with House Made Basil Pasta as my second course and coconut cream pie with rum raisin ice cream for dessert. My waiter suggested a chardonnay to pair with the lobster so I did that. D ordered shrimp chimichanga for the first course, New York Strip for second course and Chocolate Profiteroles for the third course. The food was delicious. I liked it because I felt since the portions were small I wasn't ruining my weight loss efforts.\n\n it seriously was only about 3 bites in that entire lobster tail and maybe 3 bites in the vegetables and you know what? I was fine with that.\n\n\nI felt the service was impeccable. There was about 3 servers checking us but they never seemed intrusive, they were very intuitive about when we needed something.\n\nMy dessert was delicious and I had it with some yummy coffee.\n\nI didn't think this place was as horrible as the reviews are saying. Maybe my expectations were not very high to begin with.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qABKRj1ggJmtvrL9FMFtuA", "review_id": "0mIYsWOwOKIO-TUaD7DsXQ", "text": "We came here last week for restaurant week and sad to say, it was my least favorite of the places we went to.  I started out with the black bean soup which was delicious, but in my opinion, easy to get right.  For the next course I had the lobster with basil pasta.  The lobster fine, cooked well, but the pasta was bland and sticky.  It was tossed with a little butter, had no basil flavor and reminded me of pasta you'd serve to young children.  For desert I had the mixed berry cobbler which was good, but also not hard to make well if berries are in season.  The bread basket was great but the wait staff seemed perpetually annoyed with us.  It is one of Alex C's favorite restaurants so I may come again and hopefully I'll be delightfully surprised.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qaSf-CGQLWlXmy56pkYQYw", "review_id": "5NbF9hGmAY3vLiWqwi7-kQ", "text": "My work caters a big lunch order through Vincent's Van Go operation once a month. We generally order 4-5 sandwich options and a salad option or two.\n\nTheir take on the classic Caprese is outstanding. Heirloom tomatoes are sliced with fresh mozz, teeny tiny asparagus pieces and radicchio. They also have a killer salad with various roasted veggies, goat cheese, green apples and field greens. I appreciate that they put all the dressings in individual ramekins, as well as butter for their (soft, delicious, buttery, I shouldn't eat this) bread. Each salad comes with a roll and butter, each sandwich comes with chips and both come with two tasty cookies! White chocky chip is my fav.\n\nWe have a variation of an order for 40-45 people every month, and each time our order is 100% perfect and on time, and it's easy to deal with getting an invoice for our finance department. The price, by the way, is ridiculous. We had an order for 40 this month and with tax and delivery fees, it was less than $400!  If you work in the area, I can't think of an easier catering experience for your next meeting lunch!", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iPhoJlwisUKGGrA0QNmYMw", "review_id": "D62cI3m3oekuPrT6LHc_Dw", "text": "The place is really good and so cute!! Went here for lunch with my aunt portions are great! You get free fresh croissants and the service is excellent. Limited parking and the bathroom when I went was inside the restaurant since we ate at the bistro. Very busy place. Reasonable pricing for the food and the venue! I will be back :)", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "iIwwjuoRSiQ7uw5IWR9ZWw", "review_id": "EzbajDVKPSnE8KIYHJwYNw", "text": "WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT!  If this is fine French dining in Phoenix then don't expect much. I should have read the Yelp reviews before we  decided to try the \"famous French Restaurant\", We had reservations at 8:00 and arrived a little late(8:10) . We were greeted and told to wait . Finally the hostess returned and took us to the dining room that had only a few tables in use. After sitting without menus, water bread or attention for some time we finally received service. The menu looked good with some French favorites and with some southwest flavor as anticipated. We ordered wine( good list) and later ordered foie gras and rack of lamb. We got our wine and a bread basket with \"famous croissants\". OUR FIRST MAJOR disappointment. The brown bread was warm but old and tough. The croissants were tiny, old, tough. (Pillsbury could have done better).\n The foie gras arrived with a nice presentation. When we had ordered we had asked if toast points would accompany the foie gras and the waitress said no that we had the bread basket. We asked if some sort of toasted bread could be brought(e.g. baguette). she said she would see if something was available.   The foie gras had four pieces of the brown bread that were burned. The foie gras was a normal piece of sauteed liver on a slice of pineapple. There was nothing about the dish that made you lick your lips(as we usually do with foie gras). The sauce was bland, the pineapple was not grilled, and for some reason they added a few sliced cherry tomatoes on the plate.\nThe rack of lamb arrived again with a nice presentation:  scalloped potatoes, green beans and peas, and cauliflower florets. Small quantities but reasonable. The lamb ribs had been sliced with au juice. The rack was miniature with small thin medallions, appropriately medium rare, but not a good quality lamb.The best item on the dish was the red pepper jelly on endive. \nWe did not take a chance on dessert,  paid our bill and departed. We knew now why there so few customers on a Friday night.  We also asked about Vincent as we were leaving.(We thought he might have retired or sold). We were told that Vincent was in France. ( Maybe to get a refresher course on good French cooking)", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pE0vnjSfvv58nC_8MG8j2g", "review_id": "bPvWC_MDvqvgtu6sFsLxZw", "text": "What can one say? Vincent's never disappoints. I highly recommend the duck tamales, duck confit (see a pattern?), and the grand marnier souffl\u00e9.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "b2TWPEV4j2PG4RDgLz0lcw", "review_id": "Kr0dZOVculmY7_2Tv3C4Jw", "text": "First let me say that the food was good. Second let me say that I am a 25 year veteran owner of bars and restaurants. I know intricately how they run and the types of people they employ. We ate there on 2/13. My date was a professional Triathlete. She does not drink when in training. To be responsible I only ordered one glass of wine ($15). The server with the Brit accent was rude and condescending from that point on. His response was a miffed \"just one glass \" repeated back snarkily. I ordered 2 apps, a split salad, and two entrees and dessert.  He was pained to inquire if it was good and we had to fight to get our water glasses filled. He attempted to hurry us out, all the while kissing the asses of the regulars at the adjacent table. He didnt let us even get halfway through the dessert before unceremoniously dumping our check. I then had the gall to pay with a Capital One credit card. The asinine snob opened the check folder in front of us, looked down and made a sour looking face. \n\nIt was clear that 1. he was pissed that there was no bottle of wine ordered to bump his tip. 2. His perception of Capital One cards was that only low class and credit crunched losers own them. I recently got divorced and my Ex destroyed our credit, Sorry Mr Bean but thats what i paid with. I left a 20% tip because it is my custom from owning restaurants.\n\nSo if the owners or management of Vincents read this please understand that I had on a custom hand made shirt, new Gucci Loafers, and a $12,000 Franck Muller watch. I chose your restaurant, i CHOSE not to drink, I chose to pay with a non-status credit card, and I will most certainly CHOOSE not to return based on the entirely unacceptable and highly offensive behavior of  my server based on the his uneducated and insulting perceptions. I left a $30 tip because I choose to so the bus boys and other staff would be tipped out. This idiot waiter that was ONLY concerned with his tip needs to learn that his customers are often much more intelligent then he is, and that gratuities are earned for service. Good service, not rude, condescending, childish, idiocy based on his perception of who his clients are. He clearly misconstrued who and what I was, and did the \"look down at the tip and thank you graciously at the door\" after he saw his grubby $30 left on my low class credit card. \n\nAs a side note, I might have ordered a full bottle of wine had I been impressed with your wine list. It just happens that I am a dealer and collector in ultra-rare California Cult Cabs and prefer to drink exceptional bottles when I do drink more then one glass. In fact snotty ass server, I doubt that you have the connections or financial resources to obtain one bottle, more or less the 1000 that I have in my home. Im sure your $750,00 home, that you were so proudly gloating about to the next table, is much nicer then mine too, I mean I only drank one glass and paid for it on a cheesy card!\n\nRun the other direction unless you want a true French experience- treated rude rude rude for no reason other then greed, insecurity and jaded crass immaturity. There are plenty of places to eat where the server would be grateful for a $30 gratuity. Its not Europe, gratuities are discretionary. This ass of a server just has an unearned sense of entitlement. WORTHLESS PLACE", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "U1TI19qeoyr8YEp3zLLk3g", "review_id": "Znaaxz7XvtiXLyraMkXh_w", "text": "Let me start by writing that the service was good, the waitress was prompt and attentive to the two of us. We were seated in a small room with 5 tables which was fine except that it was stuffy and a good look around the outdated room revealed a great deal of dust on rails etc. this of course makes you ask . What is the cleanliness in the kitchen? We had the tamales which was  dry and the fois gras which was good. The squash was excellent and the spinach salad was excellent but way overdressed. We also had the lobster and basil pasta, the lobster was chewy and the pasta had good flavor but vastly overdressed with oil or butter. My lamb was very good, except that lighting a rosemary twig for no purpose except to fill the room with smoke, is very unappealing and choking , especially when most diners have that dish. How is it a good idea to smoke people out? I think it takes away from he dish. Just put fresh rosemary on the plate , would be much more aromatic. The wine list is extensive and way overpriced( 300% mark up on some wines is unacceptable). I also think a water bottle should be opened at the table and not brought open to the table , makes me wonder .\nI would also note that the food plates arrived quickly( which is good) although spending $360.00 and being out of there in 90 minutes can leave one wondering what just happened.\nOverall, it is not on my return list.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c-hv-FImXaBssSnfbxdOrQ", "review_id": "94iZgkofDTgPWlpCt8GHAg", "text": "Very knowledgeable wait staff to help suggest wine pairings with your meal, and the food is consistently amazing from bite to bite and dish to dish. A very romantic place to take your significant other, or just an excellent place to have a terrific meal with friends. Everyone should experience this place at least once, it's that good.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MzzUylShbAtXAMozlBCp1g", "review_id": "PJegXDGiSv_vlwoEGSpBOw", "text": "I've been here several times. I am always amazed at how good the food and service is. I will be back!", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b2TWPEV4j2PG4RDgLz0lcw", "review_id": "lYHLHm_8yG2Rdb1YecghJw", "text": "miserable experience\n\nsnarky jerkoff of a waiter\n\nmediocre food in small portions over salted and lukewarm\n\ncrappy ordinary and overpriced wine list\n\none of the worst meals in scottsdale ever!", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "vsXP832M0kOxKpfduD7dWw", "review_id": "M8OWMYoyR1X_wYuBChivGg", "text": "Talkin' about Happy Hour here... You really can't beat the selection or price on the 1/2 off champagne cocktails and wine. Food is quality also. It seems an undiscovered gem as we were the only ones there for quite some time, only to be joined by 2 small groups. \n\nI had the mini brioche sliders ($8). You get to choose 3. I went with the crab cake, lamb and beef. I don't think I would get the lamb again, but the other two were adorable, satisfactory nuggets! (They are indeed mini.) \n\nAs for my cocktail selection, I started with the champagne with  bigarade liqueur (Orange liqueur from Provence: it tasted like a perfectly balanced mimosa with no calories wasted on juice! ;)) but also enjoyed the malbec and tried the cava (it was too sweet for me).\n\nHands down, this place is in the top 5 best happy hours in the Valley! \n  \n(https://www.vincentsoncamelback.com/vincents/bleu-menu.php)", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VcjFfRQ-JZGrIroJxIHbPQ", "review_id": "3BMDH3Y0FLtDLq0o2zhpcw", "text": "I had dinner at Vincent's last night. We had a large group and were taking advantage of Restaurant Week to try the restaurant. \n\nThe food was fantastic, my steak was perfectly cooked and delicious. Many people in the party had the salmon and gave it great reviews also. I also had the chilled heirloom tomato soup and the peach tart, both of which were delicious. I don't think anyone had anything they didn't enjoy. \n\nThe service was excellent, and even though we showed up with two people more than we had a reservation for they quickly accommodated us and were very kind about us.\n\nI will certainly be back!", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 11, "useful": 13, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "6Xv2qGam6tAlGV7QjgpDXA", "review_id": "h8a-0sEP8TvreY4wciVF0Q", "text": "THE BEST OMELETTE I'VE EVER HAD!!!!\n\nSaturday Brunch Review.\n\nYou can custom make your own omelette. My friend who is a regular ordered mine for me. Her concoction consisted of bacon, ham, cheese, sun dried tomatoes, fresh basil, and pesto.  Wow, it was hands-down the best omelette I've ever had.The price was reasonable at about $10.\n\nThe next time I'm back visiting Phoenix, Vincent's On Camelback is on my list of places to re-visit..", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tDGOpaWUKuxFh18mAVwIYw", "review_id": "xzYD8zsrkfbc0yOwOD3G5A", "text": "If you are looking for a special dining experience, look no further. Chef Vincent Guerithault is from Provence, France, and combines his expertise in classic French cooking with southwestern ingredients making for unique...and exceptionally delicious offerings. From the moment you walk in the door, you know right away you are somewhere special - and you are treated like someone special. The staff is very attentive, yet almost invisible. The menu changes according to season and availability of fresh ingredients - but one thing you can take to the bank - whatever you select, it will be delicious. Be sure and save room for dessert - they are to die for!!\nBon appetite!", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bwSdy7xVFhpZ-7yZD0AbAg", "review_id": "QOCNiF5HBdNN_Xvj8A8WMA", "text": "I've been going to Vincent's on Camelback every friday for over a year and half. They have amazing food and the chocolate crossants are to die for! They always have amazing service and I have never been let down.\n\nIf your looking for a high end breakfast, lunch or dinner spot, Vincent's is it!", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "GrSixRnGIxNUJ1Cn5DNX9A", "review_id": "7WmrEy11mxb6KIDLs95zaQ", "text": "Once you properly adjust your expectations and assuming you don't show up at the same time that the gray hairs are showing up for their 'Early Bird'' meals you will find find out why this is one the long standing dining landmarks in Phoenix.  French food is a lot tastier and less pretentious when it has spent a little time in the Southwest.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MHQQadI61XUbPWuQ95P4GQ", "review_id": "qud3vjlkOZfH3gJfwsv2QA", "text": "Such a charming place, but blink and you'll drive right past it. The menu changes daily I think, so you'll always get something new with each visit.\n\nThe croissants are to die for! They also have a cr\u00e8me brulee sampler that includes vanilla bean, passion fruit, mocha, Grand Marnier and chocolate. Awesome. Loved every bite.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "40MdU79-xu5M9N7u2Yha9Q", "review_id": "omsRfI4TuQh2MCoJcfC6dg", "text": "The service was EH\nThe appetizers were good \nThe bison loin was excellent \nThe service was EH", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wBi0I2QcqZtNOh21WlBVKA", "review_id": "n24E3Fanf4PD0i4vJZhkqw", "text": "Great food served in a French ambiance by attentive servers.\nExpensive, but good for special occasions.  Good selection of wines but limited beer choices.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w1RCVl6lIFFMXuhyNMEf9Q", "review_id": "XAzxrVprmbvahCZ4l5Zp3g", "text": "Our second time back within a week (once for date night and once with a group). Our waitress was very knowledgeable about dietary restrictions. We had no problem eating Gluten-Free. Plus, all of the food was amazing. Light on the beer list but have an extensive wine selection (including recorked wine from the 1920's)! We will be back!", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fl_9hotN0iy7u2-fk6q_5g", "review_id": "5IJ4Ti98f78RnJYpuaYoUA", "text": "Really needs attention from its Chef owner. What happened?", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5LjI-P-IVbFk6Dy0WDSwLA", "review_id": "32NWXvLX0LGYeDrpCcohJA", "text": "I love this restaurant. The cuisine is exceptional and the service is great. Perfect for a romantic date.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jKoS7ZfndNeUkLkbNt1ASQ", "review_id": "prWNblC3eAR7QN9CeIV8CQ", "text": "love this place... great food and great service...", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "juIA7r3sXSgRx2fq1hY8NQ", "review_id": "dzPPaKH4TgYlTPB5mi6L9w", "text": "Lovely little restaurant. We came here for brunch on a Sunday and spent about $50.\n\n- Warm Brie salad was simple but great\n- Lobster quiche was well cooked, but filled mostly with claw meat - not a lot of lobster flavor\n- Smoked salmon quesadilla with capers and cream cheese was delicious. Looked like a lot of smoked salmon, but it was very thinly sliced, so it didn't fill me up.\n- Complimentary mini-croissants and homemade jam were spectacular\n- Our meal came with a tiny little creme brulee\n\nOverall, Vincent's is a nice restaurant. The food isn't terribly exciting or well thought out, but it's good, light brunch fare. A lot of the patrons there seemed to be regulars. We might stop back again if we're in the area.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "75ag2Y7YNHDohV7KWArWBA", "review_id": "xF8bnu2faQEGayyLBPrZCw", "text": "Wow. What a disappointment. Dirty plates, coffee was horrible and the water tasted like linen. Never come here.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7aTlNN84tKRYUOe4eK5zCg", "review_id": "OKIrI2lYWYI88l36Sx-wMg", "text": "We mistakenly chose to host an 65th wedding anniversary family celebration at Vincent's.   At the end of the meal, as we were trying to collect our uneaten desserts, Vincent became enraged by the delay to his waiters' ability to clear the table.  (We later surmised that the threat of overtime pay prompted this entirely inappropriate, frightening response.)  The alternative and civil approach would have been to help the guests while simultaneously clearing.  \nThe honorees, ages 87 and 88, had been loyal and frequent customers for over 30 years.  They were deeply shaken and frightened by Vincent's threatening loss of self control (which escalated to threats and his grabbing of my 87 year old mother's arm).  No member of my family will ever step foot near this establishment again.   Unfortunately, Vincent's inappropriate behavior trumped any value associated with food.", "business_id": "VpSiOW1PapVmZyyRBK_GBQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sDUxeP6PMb9mM_YJwnMtSQ", "review_id": "MDHMp-ZeDKJ4OXXwMLu1qA", "text": "I have been going to Jonny for 30+ years for cut and color.\nOccasionally when I am traveling, I've tried another hair dresser and have never found one that compares to the quality of Jonny's hair cutting and coloring skills.\nShe is the best!", "business_id": "0mtWVrzR4JXc4pIMZa0TTQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KH8jBlXty5ZmDnG5_CX1Wg", "review_id": "8DeV1PngDA16vYxZ8MFUJg", "text": "Alex Kern at Marbles is the best!\nMy hair is very hard to cut (baby fine) and shows every mark, not with Alex, she is the only hair stylist for me.......young, hip, and actually listens, I won't go anywhere else.", "business_id": "0mtWVrzR4JXc4pIMZa0TTQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F7uzfIgO0fqYV2HkjZ_d9w", "review_id": "wef6jWE0KltRMkpU9do82Q", "text": "Wow really bad service tonight! The lady was rude and cut me off 3 times. Then i asked a simple question and was ignored until I pushed the button and got another girl on the intercom. Really disappointed.", "business_id": "Upru5VE0jZ81ZQVVNCK_uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XTFE2ERq7YvaqGUgQYzVNA", "review_id": "7A0L-jhUm_mNsYFvgd3r-g", "text": "I always feel silly reviewing a huge chain, but my service here last week was so friendly and great I had to get my Yelp on!\n\nThey offer several manager's specials and of course half-priced drinks and other various specials depending on time of day.  I was picking up some grub for a buddy who had been helping me with man stuff at my house all day, and got him a humungous M&M Sonic Blast.  They also put up with my special request to add caramel sauce to said Blast.  ('Cause it wasn't unhealthy enough yet...?).  They also gave me ample ketchup for the two orders of tots I got.  There's nothing worse than getting home to realize there's just not enough.\n\nThere was a small young-ish family sitting outside and the awesome carhop, Elizabeth, brought out a handful of balloons for the kiddos.  Who can resist a balloon?!?\n\nWarning: you cannot leave a tip on a credit card payment.  I HATE that...especially when there is no warning. I'm left feeling like a d-bag cheapskate, but luckily Elizabeth took it in stride as she didn't have enough change to break the only paper money I had on me.", "business_id": "Upru5VE0jZ81ZQVVNCK_uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "y5_vrqIylhXMrejM_-x_vA", "review_id": "OdwzpenTC8pBvL9X5CxhkQ", "text": "Somehow I always end up moving or helping a friend move in the dead heat of a Phoenix summer. This is the only time I want a soda, and the only time I really go to Sonic. Summertime + moving = Rt 44 Diet Cherry Limeaide.", "business_id": "Upru5VE0jZ81ZQVVNCK_uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lcu7u9kSWMeSNq6j135BfQ", "review_id": "T-xAAKDUXhoevzvpTWtwoA", "text": "Pros: My best friend was here for a visit from VA, where they don't have this fast food restaurant. She has actual cravings for their drinks and jalape\u00f1o poppers. She loved them. I got a diet Route 44 strawberry limeade. Very refreshing. Fast service. \n\nCons: Greasy fast food. I prefer McDonald's fries.", "business_id": "Upru5VE0jZ81ZQVVNCK_uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zAWtQH-UoiYXdACqnuoFPA", "review_id": "QqO7fo137bYcFe92zpD9oQ", "text": "Sonic is great. Great beverages and treats. This particular location is good. I have never had any issues with them.", "business_id": "Upru5VE0jZ81ZQVVNCK_uA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "CJkY0WOCNfCuv0HAbB2cjw", "review_id": "JUleG9_Z86V-ZFugWRsawQ", "text": "Well, I love it here. I love the fact that I can visit and have a lovely small meal while sitting quietly and either reading a book or NYT, studying or chatting with friends in a cozy little room. And, feel appreciated for stopping through!\n\nAdditionally, if there's a foodstuff that I can't live without, I buy it. \n\nUsually heirloom tomatoes.\n\nDamn good stuff.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qR09EUhlR6g_NU6u5gbI8A", "review_id": "jER89s55__KBd0mYBXe5ow", "text": "Excellent food, delicately prepared and presented with class in a gorgeous setting.\n\nThe atmosphere of the restaurant reminds me of a Lyonnaise or Aix-en-Provence cafe. Frequented by more mature locals, it is quiet and composed, an excellent place for conversation. It's a little rustic and by no means formal; the service is inviting and just standoffish in southern French fashion. Best for smaller groups, no more than 4-6 people.\n\nI've tried two dishes here, the Coq au Vin and the Salmon, and they both blow me away in terms of flavour. The portions are intelligently small, and each meal comes with some of the best mini-croissants I've ever tasted and a rotating dessert. \n\nThe only fault I can find are the prices; at $7-$10 a meal, I feel almost obliged to use the tip keep from feeling guilty. An absolute steal, hidden away.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZMOoIXyu45BcJ1f6iSxhJg", "review_id": "7gPPs1mNES8XU1j6pYuCJw", "text": "Wonderful food, great ambiance, fabulous service!  This could be my new favorite place for breafast/brunch. We both had the ham quiche and oh my was it ever yummy!  The mini-croissants and jam were just as good.  The complimentary chocoate cake with vanilla ice cream rounded out a perfect meal.  And the price can't be beat - $22 for two meals and drinks.  I'm heading back next weekend!!", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OCLiHPkU_wJm7QJvh1ooRA", "review_id": "e7IZdD5EP5epgTy8RtB6Mg", "text": "This little place adjoins the main restaurant, Vincent's on Camelback, by Chef Vincent Gerithault (sp?).  All simple and astonishingly delicious dishes.  I've had their salads, coq au vin, burgundy beef, salmon, specials, desserts, and not a dog in the bunch.  Service has been spot on.  Every time.  The atmosphere is \"French country\" and very comfortable.   When the bill comes, it almost appears to missing a digit - it's very affordable.  The whole place exists for the sheer purpose of sharing the chef's delicious, beautifully-presented meals.    \n\nThe main restaurant is there to really showcase the Chef's true talent and should not be missed.  It's a great value as well, but expect to pay for a real meal.\n\nOne last thing, during the cooler months, the parking lot at Vincent's (Cmbk, West of 40th St) is turned into something like a farmer's market with a lot of delicious food served up.  It's very comfortable with a European feel and usually well-attended.  It's a great way to taste some great food.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oMDSmhe72hjxoR3EAj6sXQ", "review_id": "pxoRiJipVvn-ZvAEKMOJMA", "text": "This is one of those places I wish we could give 1/2 stars.  I would give this place 4 1/2 stars.  Really really good . . . but not out of this world fantastic.  The pizza is on par and may be better than pizzeria bianco - plus not the 4 hour wait.  We walked right in - it is very cute and charming.  It is a great place to go when you want high end food without the high end hassle.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cAK4c2_txero-trEIdRb5A", "review_id": "P-lIXz4t50rKCOhWTYjLXA", "text": "Their prix fixe menu gives almost unbelievable value on truly fine eats. Truly fine. And some nice-priced tasty wines. Not for the real snobs, maybe (they go to the fancy end of the building), but this place is absolutely one of the best of the best - I'd give it 6 stars if I could, and I eat out a lot and in many different places. Stop reading & get your tookis to Vincent's Bistro.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9dxLtbYf7md6GgodiHN3bw", "review_id": "C3BkatHzbyc_Owq3gatGPA", "text": "Absolutely delicious! Best value for upscale restaurant in Phoenix. Coq au vin was great. Save room for the lemon souffl\u00e9 crepe. Waiter and service were terrific.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 10, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "javZVzezGGniIHt5OZn4Vg", "text": "Welcome to Paris in the desert. Je t'aime Vincent's. Anything Vincent's does I love. Whether it's the 5 star dining in the front, the market bistro in the back or the Saturday morning marketplace outside. They really know how to frenchafy AZ. \n\nI've been to Vincent's Market Bistro several times and most recently, last night for a friend's birthday. The Market Bistro is the more intimate, kitchen style dining at Vincent's and actually my favorite way to dine there. I walked in and immediately felt like I'd entered a cozy and intimate restaurant in the heart of Paris. The food was cooking, the guests at the tables were laughing and having a great time and the waitstaff knew almost everyone by name. The authentic french decor helped the cause as well. \n\nWhen I hear the name Vincent's, I immediately think \"oh yikes, here comes a pricey night,\" but the best part about it is that the market bistro keeps the evening at an incredibly reasonable price without losing the quality of food. Are you ready for this? I got the pre fix meal that began with a delectable crab cake on a salad with avocado garnish, followed by the lobster chimichanga and topped off with the chocolate tart which was really a chocolate souffle. How much? $20. Only $20 my friends! It was delicious. With each savory bite, I became a little happier. The wine by the glass was only $5-$6 dollars and at the end, the waiter brought us a couple additional desserts to make sure we tried them all. Just what my waistline needed...but I had a bite, and I think the lemon tart is my favorite. \n\nVincent's Market Bistro has definitely been added to the rotation of favorite places to dine with character. And when I walked outside and the heat hit my face, I didn't even mind because I had such a great time at Vincent's.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U14IHoSXcztl-4PjyY0pug", "review_id": "h-r0jYeg-IjlCIEEG_9MiA", "text": "What a great way to get Vincent quality food for a nomial price. They have a wonderful patio you can sit at, and the docor inside is fantastic as well. Food was fantastic, as is to be expected.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n4vPxIk5TmfVoE4khmi40Q", "review_id": "cnes26ryQZfL5HeyFbkPFA", "text": "This is my FAVORITE restaurant in Phoenix. Cannot wait to go back. Service, food and ambiance and price for what you get ( price fix menu) were great. The only small issue was that it was really packed with people & some of the people in wheelchairs/walkers had a tough time getting through. They even have a cookbook!", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W5sBWBiY7YUIvLq_IZmhOg", "review_id": "wRbZTLWZRWkgpwccmTo3Iw", "text": "Gotta give it 5 stars.  I wouldn't change a thing about it, from the ambience to the server to the food quality. \n\nTo start, like a reviewer said before me, the valet parking does seem to be for the actual Vincent restaurant, rather than for the Bistro.  And yes, there is parking in the back.\n\n**Another note**:  The Market Bistro only takes reservations for parties of 5 or more.  Two of us went at 7:00 on a Tuesday night and were seated immediately.\n\nWhat we ate that we actually ordered:  Lobster bisque, salmon quesadillas, coq au vin, seafood skewers.\n\nWhat the server brought-- for free for us to try-- which we ate but hadn't ordered:  The butternut squash ravioli, mini pumpkin chocolate brownie with ice cream on top.  (And of course the mini croissants at the beginning of the meal.)\n\nEverything we ate was beyond fantastic, with one exception-- the seafood skewers were a little bland.  Not \"bad\" by any means, just not as flavorful as seafood can be.  The real standout was the butternut squash.  Our second favorite was the salmon quesadillas.  EXCELLENT.\n\nEven better:  our entire bill, including my friend's glass of wine and my soft drink, was $48!!\n\nI will go back again and again.  (And to all you thriving young bucks, this would be the perfect place to take a first date-- classy and unique, yet unpretentious, with amazing food and a manageable cost.  Score!)", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dCxPgWSRL7Ds4WVLaDPCHA", "review_id": "CI6hHEXsHLGZ-tRjBP4kUg", "text": "My experience at Vincents was truly excellent. I went in the middle of the week during a decently busy time and was seated very quickly at a nice table for two near the back. \n\nI have never been to France but I think that this is what it would feel like. Great decor, wine bottles being opened frequently, and excellent food that I can't pronounce. \n\nI had the Duck Confit and loved it. The duck had a nice skin on it and it was presented on top of a bed of lentils that complimented the richness of the Duck very nicely. The house salad was crisp and fresh and the dessert, which was brought out for free, was a delight.\n\nHad the privilege of meeting both the manager and the head chef and can say that both are wonderful people who are passionate about giving great experiences and great food. \n\nBe aware that there are no reservations for small parties but I can't think of a better place for a great date that won't break the bank. \n\nBe sure to check out their website for a list of what is on the menu because it does change from time to time.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zTs4os3QZMQGJNv5IyhGPQ", "review_id": "L06ZkNMEmKFXwIIfntQSOA", "text": "Great spot for excellent food at excellent prices.  Portions are on the small but sufficient size, helping keep the prices in line.  Try the $20 three course dinner.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m8vVTi2b-SWv3EJrvrruMg", "review_id": "iMcBuQUnUhtS_4AU8mO8RQ", "text": "This place is outstanding! Great deal for french country bistro food. Very reasonable pricing, $20 for 3 course menu or order a la carte even cheaper.\n\nI am the youngest person in there by about 40 years every time I go but I don't care, I don't know anywhere else in the valley that has the same combo of charm, service, food quality, and cheap prices as this place. \nIs the food culinary magic? NO, but who would expect it to be at $20 for 3 courses?  Are portions huge? NO, but you can't even get out of cheesecake factory at that price (not that I'd want 3 courses at cheesecake, but you get the idea...).\n\nUnfortunately word is getting out and it is getting more and more crowded every time I go!! Great part is they will sometimes allow overflow to sit in one of the actual Vincent's dining rooms which instantly expands seating!", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E57V8rkRheDr5g_9MNAQwA", "review_id": "XkREPZ1WmOsng5j_HV87Bg", "text": "On a Sunday morning in phoenix, you are often left thinking about the fact that a good breakfast is neither close nor available.  In fact, you could sum up the valleys breakfast nooks as vacant or un found.  There is one beacon of breakfast hope that can be found in the central corridor, and Vincents be thy name.\n\nObviously Vincents is a culinary staple in the valley that is known far and wide and adorned by all.  What is somewhat unknown to valley foodies is that right behind the main Vincents restaurant sits \"Vincents Bistro.\"  What does that mean to the food masses? The best price point in the valley on fine dining in a great setting.  Before you engage the menu, make sure to enjoy the house made croissants and butter, this little treat will get your senses going in the right direction.  \n\nThe menu at the Bistro is not complex(neither is the main dining room), but has staples such as Vincents famous smoked salmon quesedilla($10) and main lobster with handmade basil pasta($14).  The Bistro has a daily prix fixe menu that uses the following methodology. An appetizer of choice, a main entree of choice and dessert.  The price tag is never greater than $20 for the prix fixe and I challenge another restaurant in the valley to beat it.  Choices can range from prime new york steak, to lamb chops to a wonderfully cooked piece of fish.\n\n\nWhat are the cons? Good luck coordinating a take out order with the normal busyness of the operation.  Wait times for pick up can range from forty-five minutes to over an hour.  If you feel like your caught in the middle of a whirlwind circus when picking up your order, don't worry, that's just the normal pace.  \n\nIn 1982 Vincent Guerithault catapulted Arizona into the beginning phases of the culinary elite the other larger metropolis cities were already enjoying.  Now, thirty years later, he has done it again with the Bistro.  I applaud Vincent and his family on their success and longevity in the valley culinary circuit.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E_6QWOFzPdGhIzaV3MlBXw", "review_id": "dh41YUv_SAYL9BbjGyLd1A", "text": "This place is absolutely amazing!!! The food was outstanding, the portions perfect, and the service excellent! Can't wait to go back soon :)", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Lp_Ykqfbv5Q-oyGYlMGJRg", "review_id": "vKlo-2MeYcOO0PEAYnAveQ", "text": "I know I don't live here anymore, but I remember hitting up Vincent Market Bistro on the weekend after a nice hike up Camelback. This is a great place to just come, relax, and enjoy a nice weekend  brunch.\n\nThe food is fresh and outstanding, and as always, the service is perfect.\n\nGreat place to take people who are in town visiting for a truly exceptional meal.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 14, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "lPaYMDmJbAnv_3pmZH_inw", "review_id": "uhNAEJ_-CZ_Wx_uJ-Xg4ug", "text": "Id love to share with you my new go-to date night spot. It's filled with so much charm and romance we both were simply glowing with post dinner elation. The place, Vincent's Market Bistro is the scaled down version of the fine dining classic Vincent's of Camelback. It's funny that a place like this is so well hidden without even a hint of signage beyond a sandwich board on the street. Just look for the main Vincent's sign and follow it around back to the Market Bistro entrance, they're housed in the same building. \n\nChef and owner Vincent Guerithault keeps the menu decidedly French with hints of Southwestern flare that he's so famous for. You should look this guy up; he's got some accolades including a James Beard award under his belt. Does kudos translate to good cookery, you bet!\n \nFor one of my favorites, be sure to look for the Curly Endive Salad ($9) with mustard dressing, bacon, and a poached egg. I saw it, I ordered it, I swooned over it. A well balanced ratio of salty, sweet and sour then fresh cracked pepper completes the equation. \n\nPizza offerings are done well with a tender pale crust that seemed more akin to pastry then to your typical chewy crispy offering. Tarte Flamb\u00e9e ($8) was topped with a light cream sauce, bacon, onion and thyme. Another pork laden pizza was the Caprese ($8) topped with pesto, arugula, mozzarella and prosciutto. I just wished that the greens were put on after cooking instead of before.\n\nFor dinner you'll find classics including the cooked in its own fat Crispy Duck Confit ($16) with lentils and bacon, sensing a porky theme here? The tender mallard leg was succulent and intense in flavor while the lentils performed well by countering the richness of the meat. For something a little bit lighter, I use that word loosely, order up the Coq au Vin ($10). Red wine braised chicken served atop gratin potatoes were hearty and comforting. \n\nVincent's Market Bistro also offers a $20, 3 course Prix Fixe menu. On my last visit delights were abound with the likes of creamy Butternut Squash Ravioli, Rainbow Trout and a scrumptiously sour Lemon Tart. This has to be one of the best deals in town that I know of. I mean really, food from a James Beard award winning chef at these prices is unheard of. \n\nGreat food, good prices and excellent service all set in a romantic atmosphere, well; there is one caveat, the hours. Vincent's Market Bistro closes at 8pm, so plan on eating early. We arrived around 6pm on a Saturday night and by 7pm the place was completely filled. Be sure to check their website for times including breakfast, brunch and lunch.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K46kUag6aS0Vd4JjiaqNsQ", "review_id": "uECMK9ZJAAAbo3zHVyDqOg", "text": "We went here late, about a half hour before close. The place was packed and the only table available was on the patio. We kind of stood around and they told us we could sit there if we wanted to. We sat down, but there were still other people waiting who apparently didn't want to sit outside. I don't know if we were hard to see or if its just because they were busy, but we waited at least 20 minutes before anyone came to our table. \n\nI ordered the prix fixe (butternut squash ravioli, beef brisket, and some eclaire type dessert that started with a p). My girlfriend had the pizza with bacon. \n\nI don't know if its because it is a european style restaurant or what, but every course took forever, it took us two and a half hours to have dinner.\n\nMy squash ravioli in creme sauce was amazing, but there were literally only two of them. \n\nThe croissant basket that we received was ok, they were a little burned.\n\nThe beef brisket was awful. It was soaked in some kind of sauce that reminded me of gym socks. I would not order it again. The veggies on the side were lightly cooked, very little seasoning, and very fresh, these were great.\n\nMy girlfriend said her pizza was ok, but not anything special. \n\nThe dessert is what really stole the show. I have no idea what mine was called (it started with a P and was really long, I couldn't pronounce it), but dear god it was amazing. I could have eaten a meal of just that. \n\nThey did bring my girlfriend a small brownie with ice cream as well, which she appreciated. \n\nI don't know if we would go back if this is a typical dinner experience. Maybe just get dessert to go.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rSbqoimVUWPEbNSGwyjI-Q", "review_id": "MbhDEAwtQucMC755XRoJJA", "text": "This review is for their croissants! I LOVE THE WAY THEY TASTE!!!  The food is just OK nothing special.  Another great thing about this place is their free desert that they give you at the end of your meal!", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qzPuRA7YdZGPQJmgkN6hMw", "review_id": "53EdmclOl9mV11mV5kFCkQ", "text": "This place is fantastic! There is a reason it has been around as long as it has!\n\nI have nothing bad to say about this place... At all!  The service was fantastic.  The food left me wanting to lick my plate.  The goat cheese nachos were to die for, the lamb chops ere some of the best we have had.  The wine was intoxicating and when we mentioned it was our first time there the waiter brought us out a couple different desserts to try!  \n\nI will go back again, and again, and again!!!!!!", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KCuXFajr8xmCHSU3di033A", "review_id": "RDw62BhSWJFAvzbNssKkWA", "text": "You can't beat a $20 per fix menu in a bistro. BTW it was yummy, excellent sauces. However, if you are on the diet, this is not a good place for you, they use lot and lot of cream", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "obTixVBziFCH0e-EUnAvtg", "review_id": "B-IknzN5fJr-XFukYrysRQ", "text": "I live in the neighborhood, and so I have had the good fortune of having Vincents Market Bistro in my backyard. Without exageration I have probably eaten here at least 50 times over the years and have NEVER had a disappointing meal. \n\nFrom the egg-in-a-hole for breakfast to the lovely Coq au vin , lamb shank, or Beef Bourguignon for lunch or dinner the menu is always rich. \n\nMy Top 5 Reasons I Love Vincent's Market Birsto\n\n~ Lovely lovely food. Way way above the ordinary.\n~ Price. You can expect to pay $7 - $10 bucks a plate.\n~ Location.........40th & Camelback\n~ Service. Always cordial, and always snappy. Always \n~ Free desert. Usually a small slice of fruit tart with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gGNAr-cmCQUgA9B0QjVqAg", "review_id": "T8VZDNU_ZRXbzcjVdQTL7w", "text": "I love this place. It has the perfect lunch portions, atmosphere and menu. I think it would be hard to find a better place for lunch. Yum!", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sDUxeP6PMb9mM_YJwnMtSQ", "review_id": "v0UNlUUn7lwrlp8gZ-dUEQ", "text": "Last Thursday, my husband and I visited this establishment and were pleasantly surprised.  The staff were well trained and didn't falter even when there were a lot of demands on them from hungry customers.\nThe croisants that were served rather quickly were warm, buttery and very hard to resist.\nWe both chose the Prix Fixe dinner.  My husband had the mushroom raviolis which were served in a rich sauce and were very flavorful.  I had the caesar salad which was a little larger than I expected, but it could have used a little more dressing.  The lamb dinner consisted of four perfectly prepared chops, along with potatoes  dauphinois and snap peas.  For our dessert course I chose the Profiterole which is a tower of small, ice cream filled puff pastries.  This was good.  My husband ordered the peach tart and was somewhat disappointed.  The peaches were not as tender as they could have been.  This may have been due to re-heating the pastry.\nMy husband and several of the \"regulars\" we spoke to agreed that Vincent Market Bistro serves some of the best lamb served in the valley.\nOn our next visit, we will arrive around 5:30 instead of 6:30 to avoid the crowd.  The regulars park just to the west of the Bistro when the free parking spots are filled.  The wine can be a bit pricey so check the price before ordering.  Be prepared to be in rather tight quarters with a rather high noise level.  We will be back!", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "prhiIP9X1XLBv87C3MBeDg", "review_id": "5mO7avfKrAIykcpS3bjICA", "text": "Visited Vincent's today with a local resident. Ate breakfast out on the patio. It was delightful. They were willing to make an omelet for me that wasn't on the menu. Very impressive and I would go back. Service was outstanding.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oyUX1Yg-pFUUb-LOviVqUQ", "review_id": "qOy1vtQRJq3VWb5ca1cUHg", "text": "This is a great spot for a date, and the price is right!  Unique dishes and atmosphere.  Great specials and free desert.  I also can't say enough about the service.  Our server gave great recommendations and brought out 3 different deserts at the end of the meal.  To be honest, I had to think twice about posting a review of this place for fear that it's going to become too popular.  But I would give them 6 stars if I could.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CcdJ_VhU_zqe2fL7G3eXug", "review_id": "9HTX26PzbtKDUJGqRVfX8g", "text": "I love Vincent and Leevon! I have been going here for at least 8 years and feel like I am at home every time I return. \nThe hot chocolate is magnificent. The spinach quiche is the best I have ever had. Coq Au van is my all time comfort food. It is so savory and tender. Allow yourself time to relax and enjoy your meal if you can. Other wise it is still worth it just to pop in for a bite.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z8Mi9n14nNc1fU9Y9yz7Gw", "review_id": "bpgyx4PlhOXg5EmLFLYb6g", "text": "Wow! Great food, great wait staff, not an overpriced menu. It really couldn't get any better. I had the BEST cheese platter that I ever had. Speechless. I can't wait to go to their other restaurant. One of the best experiences that I've had in awhile.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NgfDePUXUvnf6UmmZ_w7vw", "review_id": "dRrCjBXe8nM_i9wsXEnGHQ", "text": "We visited Vincent Marker Bistro for the second time this week. The first time we went was this past March. The food was so good. I had the lobster bisque for a starter and coq au vin for my main. My partner had the same starter and beef bourgogne for her main. We both had profiteroles for dessert. Yummy!! Everything was spot on. Our only complaint last March was that it was so hot in the restaurant, I almost had to leave. We gave them a pass because we thought it was kind of between seasons so we thought maybe they just weren't ready to turn the air on yet but really, it was way too hot!\n\nSo, we decided to give it another try. We ordered the tart flamb\u00e9 and e goat cheese nachos for starters. They were both out of this world, so good. For mains, I again ordered coq au vin and my partner ordered mussels and frites. The coq au vin was a little dry this time around but we were there at the end of the evening, so... Not really a good excuse. I was totally looking forward to the profiteroles but instead, we didn't get the chance to order them. They brought us out a brownie with ice cream. It was good but def not the profiteroles, those are amazing, maybe they ran out.\n\nHere's the kicker, it was beastly hot again, even the servers were sweating like crazy. They seemingly had the air on but not high enough. It was miserable, so while the food was great and def worth repeated visits, I can't take the heat so I'll sadly have to stay out of their kitchen. Please Vincents, get the air working, so I can come back. Food was a little hit or miss but mostly hits. The apps were def worth a repeat visit. I'm def torn between a 3 and a 4 but then food is really a 4.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3eit3w0zDbb-z57c9P60vg", "review_id": "nmEy1x7laDpYh6ejlVwctw", "text": "Very nice place. Quaint little dining room next to the formal Vincent's. Their brunch menu is very small but great! Prices are shockingly low and every table gets croissants and jam. The chef brought us over a dessert sample just because. \n\nGreat weekend brunch or lunch option.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p7dvahRPZIWL7T6pFA_0dg", "review_id": "mfbux2M90_zA7WjcnZfUhA", "text": "BEST VALUE DINING IN PHOENIX\n\nWe always go for the 3 (like 4) course menu ($22) and shared\n\nCesar salad that was big crisp ,fresh with house made croutons followed by butternut ( 3 bigger sized ) squash raviolis ( so tasty piping hot in tasty flavorful sauce)\n\n I had a combo platter of sole , arctic char , vegetables and seasoned rice. Everything on my plate was absolutely delicious , both fish were so fresh and cooked so perfect , the assortment of vegetables were hot and crisp . This dish came with rice and it was one of the best rice dishes I have ever had out !\n\nMy husband had the filet mignon cooked to a perfect medium rare with a peppercorn sauce , fresh vegetables and  potatoes au gratin . \n\nWe still had room for the dessert that was soon to come since the dinner proteins ARE VERY SMALL  (I DO note VERY SMALL ) but it is small done right , with vegetables and a starch side .\n\nA waiter surprised us with THREE  mini desserts cheesecake , strawberry cobbler and the yummiest lemon tart with a mini scoop of raspberry sorbet. ( he just gave us an extra I think )\n\nEasy on your wallet and also your stomach .\nIt was so nice the perfect portions , you could eat a lot without feeling like you ate too much . \n\nWine is priced reasonable. Service has always been very good .", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IA-cJHXFFzzB0x4nieISVA", "review_id": "8DxZNqC9tZ0C2rC8H12iHw", "text": "This place is quaint! The service was to die for, and the food was very good. I will definitely be back for more. Look out for the coffee, its strong!", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u4MQp3zX9RolLtNnp9FxoA", "review_id": "a2RhQmR6Uchde6cpVzv5GA", "text": "This is the place to be! They have great food and excellent service! It has a cozy ambience and their staff is very accommodating and friendly. Their food is very much affordable and it will surely delight your taste buds!", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fJGWSgGsvb6leJzOuE2O3Q", "review_id": "TW9zBpdSfH2kuL9cgxkK4A", "text": "There are a few things I LOVE about this place. It's very quaint, they serve you warm, buttery homemade croissants with jam when you sit down, plus at the end of your meal, you get a complimentary dessert - which is different every time and is always delish. It keeps me coming back!\n\nI've been here a few time for breakfast and lunch. I absolutely love their omelets - super fluffy! I've yet to find anything I love on their lunch menu, but nothing is bad either. \n\nNext time I go, I hope to go for dinner and try their pizza.\n\nI come here often with my boyfriend who loves the croissants and dessert too - but it's the perfect place for a lunch with your girlfriends.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KFMmXJUCuIx-FnJu2wAh4g", "review_id": "m1xX6vf7XHJY7qWx29n5kg", "text": "I really like the ambiance here for breakfast but the service is TERRIBLE and they are always out of staple items, like English Breakfast tea. \n\nI had a morning business meeting breakfast here, paid the bill and tipped 20%. I asked for more tea and got charged again, okay, fair enough. I paid the additional bill but did not tip again on the $2.50, the waiter followed me outside and confronted me about why I didn't tip again on the second bill as I was standing with my client. Tacky.  Also, they need to step up the menu.  The menu is limited and not prepared very well, which is a shame, because it has a great Euro Cafe type of environment.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pGLOZEOcFl05TE2gvBkLbg", "review_id": "Y9IRwzvrG8xyb6qvvqzW-Q", "text": "This was my 1st time here for Sunday brunch with 4 gf's and as you know when girls get together for brunch there are 2 staples talking and pagne. Both were flowing for 2 hours and never once did we feel rushed.   Our drinks were never empty, we got 2nds of the delectable mini croissants and I didn't want to leave.   I ordered the egg in a whole while my friend next to be had the panini.  Both tasted light, fresh and not too large on the portion size.\n\nI will be coming back!!!", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9IoWmskJG2sz7hEFAfqV3g", "review_id": "JPg3vtHMg_bxVi86mQDlpA", "text": "This place has a great atmosphere - European feel, cute, quaint, not too stuffy.  Great place for a date. The prices aren't bad and the food is good, although the portions can be small.  How amazing the food is really depends on the menu of the evening, though I have not had anything bad.  Everything has been at least good, and some things excellent.  Service has also been great.  Plus, I like the prix fixe menu.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XgygwgM9kJsN-JIk8pUiZA", "review_id": "rtfyZ-KwRhKa9LU3uJx_ng", "text": "This last week, I had my girlfriends surprise birthday party at Vincent's Market Bistro. The food, the atmosphere, and the service were all great. As everyone else mentioned, the croissants they serve are delicious, and very euro like. \nThe menu is somewhat limited, but they also had a pre fixe menu for dinner which is a great option as well. \nThe atmosphere is very cozy, and has a great euro feel to it. What I was most impressed with was the service. Our waiter was very knowledgable and patient. \nBut the thing that really sealed the deal was the cute little birthday dessert they made for my girlfriend, only to be shortly followed with a similar complimentary plate for everyone else at the table. \nWe will definitely be coming back!!", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wBi0I2QcqZtNOh21WlBVKA", "review_id": "aZCTh45k62XQkkxXIuNSSw", "text": "Wonderful French Bistro Ambiance.  Best Short Ribs in Wine Sauce I've ever had--was on Fixed Price All-In menu (Got 'em with Spinach rather than potatoes.)\nIf you speak French, say Bon Soir to Chef; he'll love ya.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e0Rls_7QxkVcFJtUXDaA0A", "review_id": "95SVx9NW4DEl8ee2RWtU4Q", "text": "Absolutely love this place!  French bistro food at a reasonable price - gratis dessert and croissants.  Simple, casually elegant, a little noisy - and by all means yummy.  Its really hard to not like the offerings.   \n\nThis gets 5 stars for filling a really awesome niche in Central Phoenix.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EGiAtB4sgZhDdYpRkDneig", "review_id": "0WUtBXb-YpHkurzhDKBSQQ", "text": "I was being treated to a Mother's day dinner by my younger Sis, along with my older Sis.  Vincents was the perfect place to go. \n\nThe lobster bisque = 10 stars!! It was soo amazing! Rich, sinful, oohhh.... \nTomato and cheese salad also, very wonderful. The olive oil was the best I have ever tasted.  \nI had the lamb shank, and it was cooked perfectly, the potatoes were good, but the sauce threw me a little, I don't know how or why, but it was like the same smell as spaghetti-Os sauce!! haha! I know it obviously was not, but that is how my brain registered it.  \nMy older Sis had the duck with bacon lentils, she was in heaven. \nMy younger Sis had the Pizza/Tarte with bacon, thyme and onions, it was very very very good.  I would go back for that and the bisque and the salad.  \n\nThe deserts were good, not great, but a nice sweet way to end our meal.  I liked the peach tart.\n\nThe service was some of the best as well, honestly, they made our meal more enjoyable.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Lfba6K3_IZzGjhiAhnrH8g", "review_id": "wjo3zyx-tzb3rp0jLfCLxw", "text": "What a great find!  Have been here 2x (for breakfast with parents) and 1x for dinner on Friday night.  The best part is unlimited croissants!  Yum!  Service is fast and quick.  Space is tight, but adds to the ambiance.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tCmalR4gJQIpajxH2ULNvg", "review_id": "0WxsOJrki61-xCpFZuCPzw", "text": "Had a lovely brunch here. \nLovely omelet with ham and Gruyere cheese.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "gxT6EtxJfI0KUp9y68k0zQ", "review_id": "fPVagZ2cLe0g5nJRRoQriA", "text": "I read a lot of reviews for this place and I get a little perturbed. Slow service, overpriced, terrible wait staff...... When really people should be realizing this is not an American restaurant. This is a French bistro that happens to be in America. European style dining is extremely different than the American mentality of sit down, order your food, eat it and then leave. And if you want a larger menu, go to Denny's. No, no, no, my dear friend. Dining in Europe is an experience and one that is used to build relationships around the dinner table and to make memories. The service is slow for a reason. It will give you time to talk to each other. Enjoy the croissants. Look at the menu without having to tell the wait staff you need more time. This is closer to real customer service. When I come here, I know I need more time and I plan for it.\n\nThe food is exquisite. Perfect sized portions and perfect taste every time. I did not realize that I actually like butternut squash soup until I came here. Having brunch here is great also.\n\nEach meal is finished off with more complimentary food. Whatever the kitchen decided to make that day for dessert with one scoop of refreshing ice cream.\n\nIf I were to give one criticism of this place it would be the parking. There is just not enough of it sometimes because the other foodies will agree that this place is worth it.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "377CDhtGrgoNNEnEhf6Ccw", "review_id": "D6sNRl3XV9aBntQnHlO-Bg", "text": "I found this little Bistro quaint.  It is decorated as if you were in the French countryside; its colors, textures, the rough white stone brick wall, delicate wooden chairs, paintings of French countryside themes, and delicate flowers on the plates all left me with the feel I'd really walked into a rustic little French Bistro.\n\nWe dropped in for a late breakfast and as soon as we chose our table, they brought us mini croissants and strawberry preserves that were quite lovely.  I ordered an asparagus quiche that was golden brown on top.   The eggs were done perfectly and I believe there were some sundried tomatoes in it. Accompanying it was a salad of tossed greens with light vinaigrette which was heavenly.\n\nMy brother ordered the cheese & fruit plate which he said was delicious.  The thin little slices of bread were toasted to perfection and he was pleased with the overall arrangement.\n\nI wish we'd had time to come back for lunch or dinner but I was only here for 4 days working on assignment so it will have to wait for my next visit.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ftZ334GUIzawAo3RCagjOA", "review_id": "vD4QCL_SwFZauPd6HOLneA", "text": "Pro:  value, charm, quality, independent\n\nCon:  haven't found one yet....\n\nSleeper alert.  Great breakfast, well-priced served with a smile. Ditto for dinner. Simple, relatively healthy comfort food.   Good Euro feel to it but not overkill.  Nice change of pace from the generic chains.  \nWell worth a try for a quiet couples dinner or breakfast with the kids--they can draw, play hangman etc on the butcher paper table top.  Comp. rolls to start and dessert to finish with breakfast.  Nice touch.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "efH0C2xdYdjcuB4v8Diatw", "review_id": "e28ni5WZXO9hSVbi-hssag", "text": "We like to go our of our way to try and find F&B venues of all\ntypes; from the down and dirty, the hip and trendy, the cosy and quaint to the greasy and Pepto Bismally......\n\nBut I'm always intrigued when we arrive to a new town, to see where locals like to go and eat.. now usually, that really does mean a take out burger joint or a greasy spoon.  But in the case of the vast Phoenix sprawl with its inorganic population growth, (basically it's three major cities shoved into one) you've got an ever evolving diaspora of generational clusters with it's own microcosm of habitual norms...\n\nThe easiest way to observe the human condition is in it's eating habits; we had the pleasure of staying in the Scottsdale area this time, where an intimate little outpost of a Bistro bustles like a hive, hidden away from it's older, larger sibling, Vincent's on Camelback.\n\n\nClick below to read more...\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen you're on Camelback Rd, you likely to see Vincent's on Camelback first facing the street.  It's an older, established restaurant in Scottsdale which has slightly faded from the limelight, with a loyal following of astute and mature clientele who enjoy French Cuisine.  \n\nVeering right into the driveway, you're bound to think that you would be entering into the main building (there's really no defined indication on navigating this place) but Vincent's Market Bistro is actually a separate venue all together with it's own quaint casual identity.  \n\nActually, it's a tricky venue, the awning and front foliage is the only indication of it's presence and with a side entrance, it's hard to see inside to confirm that it's open... But once inside, you see a whole different world...\n\nIt's by definition, a quintessential Bistro from Provence; Venetian plastered walls drenched in Sunflower Gold, color ridden tablecloths with Wooden chairs and mirrored ceiling with stencils and faux wood beams; this restaurant is the Disneyland of Bistro hodge podge...but I like it a lot!\n\nWhat really got me at hello was the plate of home baked Croissants with Strawberry Jam delivered to our table; not entirely Bistro protocol, but at that point, who cared?  I mean, is there any wrong occasion for buttery Croissants?? It was devoured immediately, only to be refilled instantaneously, like a buttery Croissant Genie popped and gave us three wishes!!!\n\nWhat was true to it essence was the menu: I found old favorites like Coq au Vin and Country Quiche.  And the price point was definitely not French!\n\nThe Coq au Vin was too irresistible to pass up, and when it came to our table, it delivered as promised; a wonderfully rich Bourgogne sauce covered Chicken leg on top of an equally decadent mound of Mashed Potatoes.  With portions that would satisfy the French diet, the rich dish sated our American belly...  And looking at the other tables, it seemed that it did equally well around the room... \n\nAnd what would be a price fix course at Vincent's without our knowledge, a complimentary dessert arrived.  It was really cute actually, the whole experience-kinda felt transported into the surreal Hybrid of French American cuisine...\n\nAll in all, Vincent's is a great place for Lunch where you can escape the brutal Phoenix sun and stay, cool and relaxed in the French countryside for the afternoon.  \n\nRatings (Out of FIve Stars)\nFood:                  2.75\nAmbience:          3\nService:              2.5", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GMFLQOqXt2tqFJpAt7RHfQ", "review_id": "vjvCRDzFcm139wM5Ot7gKw", "text": "Not exactly French food, but very satisfying.  Huge meatballs and a seriously tasty burger for a fair price will have my friends and I return.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xFG4Ca2HHmbxDTkMlmHnjQ", "review_id": "1U0F24xG4ONyqBBfLThp_g", "text": "Amazing croissants as always! I liked the feel of the place. The menu had great options, and I liked that there were many specials as well. We got the cheese ravioli and the shrimp crepes. Both were good! Our favorite was the corn and avocado spread on top of the crepes. The prices were great!", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5lq4LkrviYgQ4LJNsBYHcA", "review_id": "3EXN-mS6INWKoJuWGpPSnQ", "text": "...the Saturday Market is awesome - except for the baked goods from Vincent's.  A $2.50 Almond Croissant that was 1/2 the size of my palm, lacking in flavor, and ice cold?  No.  Sorry.  No.  As a matter of fact, it was the worst almond croissant I have ever eaten.\n\nThe bread pudding was slightly better and the duck and pork tamales are actually quite good.  The overall \"Saturday Market\" is a nice place, but the products from Vincent's Market Bistro only make me wish I'd have just gone to Tammie Coe, La Grande Orange, or so many others instead.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3IvLtjTkLs_B1FexZwHkRQ", "review_id": "NJT_sbc2zB1oApdSSgL4QA", "text": "Great Sunday breakfast after church.  The staff is friendly and was great with my daughter.  Croissants are yummy and my daughter loved the cookies after the meal.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kJyR4gT1pfCcNjEY9-YMoQ", "review_id": "t74nAYVWRovcrIpAsTXpOA", "text": "we were going to give la grande orange a whirl on sunday for breakfast but the noise and confusion chased us away so we look at are yelp on the old smart phone and saw vincents was open for breakfast ....score a nice quaint charming spot free mini crosants moist with butter a good menu and delightful service we will return for dinner and breakfast again soon", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Fo16fiQu2ueM2v_FO819Nw", "review_id": "AFvpysLp2DXSiO2HQq--ew", "text": "French restaurant. Friendly atmosphere, food is ok. Nothing fancy or delectable.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6QrgUVnXQijMZKqCR1iWZQ", "review_id": "wrbLAqDzmlstPVBS6uWn8Q", "text": "We came here for both lunch and dinner on a Saturday.  Both meals were excellent and the service was impeccable.  It was hard to decide what to order. Everything looked so good.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6F-5GaueiVKkRg7LYTCfxQ", "review_id": "8aVPzLwZV09vgzTiAHfiLw", "text": "Vincent's market on Saturdays is packed full of wonderful gifts to purchase & oh the food...my crepe I am told was made by Vincent's son ...perfect savory brunch!  Friends had two different fabulous souffl\u00e9s  wow..they nailed it!!  Tried the top of a pizza - beautiful thin crust yet very garlicky. Overall great job!", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GrSixRnGIxNUJ1Cn5DNX9A", "review_id": "SDlMUv_gBRzL1-9oKktoyA", "text": "Sure you'll have to deal with the surly old Paradise Valley women that prowl the tables and the service takes a long moment to warm up but there aren't too many dinners that offer as much for the value.  \n\nGreat French inspired dining at a reasonable price.  The croissant freebies are a great way to win loyal customers.  The Prix Fixe menu is the best way to sample the menu.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p7dvahRPZIWL7T6pFA_0dg", "review_id": "vAFbP38l6LLnR2awQQYDQA", "text": "This time I was unsure between four and five stars but it was close so I went with five because most times everything is usually nailed. \n\nIt is very hard to pass on the Prix Fixe $25.00 three course menu and both of us went with it again. It's kind of fun to get the whole caboodle for only $25.00 and so what if it isn't a hipster crowd that dines here as we were the only non Senior Citizens here who cares!\n\nThey start you off with warm fresh buttery flakey miniature croissants.\n\nWe shared a nicely presented Beet and goat cheese napoleon that was garnished with walnuts.\n\nNext we shared very earthy mini mushroom raviolis garnished with fresh tarragon.\n\nI went with the beef tenderloin with green peppercorn sauce. The beef was tasty and tender but petite (my guess is two oz.) the sauce was rich with butter and brandy but did lack a pepper taste and salt but was very tasty as is. The vegetables were hot fresh and crisp. The labor intensive potatoes dauphinoise were creamy and garlicky and maybe a little heavy handed with the garlic this time but still good.\n\nMy husband went with the lobster and he said it was cooked perfect.\n\nThey called my dessert a raspberry pots de cream, it was a rich custard studded with raspberries and did have a thin layer of caramelized sugar. The chocolate mousse was rich with chocolate.\n\nThis place isn't for everyone because of the petite proteins gives you that is a French Style of eating feel. But in my opinion it is petite done right. You don't need a lot along with everything else and the rich sauces.\n\n\nThis place is a Winner!", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "efsFj9GrwYztcfXOx3XWJA", "review_id": "xpzYCWT-e0AQW5zt11umpg", "text": "I had been meaning to try Vincent's for such a long time, and today was the day. So many people had mentioned how lovely the brunch menu is here... \n\nI am happy to say that we have found our new favorite breakfast / brunch destination! Vincent's has the best brunch menu in all of the Valley--hands down. \n\nWe started with the four tiny croissants and jam that our friends had mentioned were so delicious (they were!). My boyfriend had the lobster quiche which arrived with a side of greens and I ordered the tomato, basil, and mozzarella omelette. We also shared cinnamon raison brioche which came to us warm, full of raisons, with a perfectly \"eggy\" taste. Everything was absolutely wonderful and our only concern was that we couldn't possibly finish everything they had brought! \n\nThe prices are considerably lower than what you'd expect to pay for such a delightful meal. :-)\n\nMy boyfriend commented that this is the best brunch spot he's found since he left New York.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "l6o8dIUqtMuqkwaKw2Ca3g", "review_id": "Z94-eDID18Qu9lh8H8HKYw", "text": "Reliving my summer in France, I have been sampling French cuisine around the valley.  Found this quaint little bistro that is so charming.  The ambiance is spot on French country.  The colors, furnishings, paintings and flowers on the plates made me feel like I was in Provence was more.  Stopped in for a late breakfast.  The mini croissants and preserves were wonderful.  Ordered a quiche that was absolutely perfect with such lovely flavors and served with a wonderfully light salad.  I can't wait for my next visit to the French countryside of the Vincent Market Bistro.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T3226jrD01R16l7dz8p-7Q", "review_id": "-dn54IBpg5d88cFNJYVDwg", "text": "You know that little, lesser-known, hole-in-the-wall, amazing restaurant that you wish you could think of on a beautiful Saturday or Sunday morning, to spend your entire morning at, enjoying the weather, sipping fantastic coffee with impeccably made pastries (croissants!), rich b\u00e9chamel sauce on some incredible egg dish and a waiter that just brings you randomly delicious things that you didn't order (and he doesn't charge you for!) because he had them in the back and just thought you might like them? Well, you found it.\n\nThis is the \"little secret place\" you take your out of town friends to. This is the place you lose track of time at with your good friends, laughing and eating the whole morning away until you leave stuffed, totally happy and ready to relax and enjoy the rest of your day.\n\nLove this place. Easy to recommend. We have wandered in on Saturday and Sunday anywhere between 9 and 11am and never had an issue finding a seat. Very casual experience. Start with a cappuccino, enjoy the fresh hot croissants for a while, maybe get a chocolate one (dear god, so good), maybe another cup of coffee, order some breakfast, talk, laugh and just enjoy.\n\nThen be shocked at the end of this beautiful meal when the bill comes, and it is no more than any other breakfast place and the owner probably didn't even charge you for some of the items just so you'd have a better experience (happened every time we've gone). Vincent's place has a really wonderful/relaxed energy that is all about enjoying your day and we do every time we go.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "diDUDx82VePOC1hObkHwMw", "review_id": "9WtDO8NbsgpbIO5JYId9eA", "text": "This place is a solid 5 Stars in my book. We took our N. Scottsdale friend here for her Birthday Dinner based on reviews from some friends on Yelp and were blown away with every aspect of this Beautiful Market Bistro. Once you find the entrance and park your car you walk up to a colorful patio decorated like you would see in a French painting by Claude Monet. You notice everyone there enjoying themselves with a glass of fine wine and a table full of tasty goodies. The inside is interestingly charming and colorfully decorated in the same eloquent fashion. Nice.\n\nWe got there early to avoid the crowds and it was perfect. We were also greeted instantly and told to sit wherever we wanted. The server showed up faster than if I had a magic wand. He informed us of the specials while he got our drink orders going as well as bringing us a complementary plate of some of the best tasting buttery croissants I have ever had before. We asked a few questions and he happily answered us with no hesitation and was most informative.\n\nWe started with the Smoked Salmon Quesadilla with Dill & Horseradish Cream for $10 and it was delicious. For entr\u00e9es, the ladies ordered Saut\u00e9ed Salmon with Herb Rice and Basil Beurre Blanc for $12.50 and Beef Bourguignon with Mashed Potatoes for $14. I selected the Seafood Skewer with Pesto Sauce and Scalloped Potatoes for $13 off the specials menu. We were all amazed at how nicely the vegetables were cooked just right. The fresh ingredients, textures and flavors were spectacular with all the dishes. Could not help asking for another plate of croissants to sop up all the extra juices and sauces since I was told by the wife not to lick the plate. When we thought we were done the server brings each of us a small plate of flourless chocolate cake topped with a mini scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup. Yummo!\n\nWe had such a great time there and the bill was very reasonable for the quality of the food and the friendly service we received. We will definitely be coming back again sooner than later. Fantastique!", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IjafRfMSAQpInLlw-Vi0Cg", "review_id": "yL2MR-P5laj9scaBUiRHtw", "text": "Cute small place, don't bring a big group in because it just messes up atmosphere in there. It is a small group place. A nice date night even. \n\nThe serve nice freshly made croisants which are bad news for me because that is my favorite carb... :\\ \n\nTo be honest i forget what dish i had when i was here. My wife had a pizza and soup. Mine was delicious i remember that. What it was actually eludes me...\n\nI thought the dish was going to be small, but food is plentiful here, as long as you aren't a college age'd guy, or training for a eating contest, you will most likely be satisfied (not full) here after dinner..\n\n\nThey gave us ALL free desserts at our table! really nice of them", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ja79BqlbP_DjzkgVtZ4xUQ", "review_id": "56tS6zzgrQqA1w9OwabkrQ", "text": "I read about this place in food and wine or bon appetit so I made a point to try when I was in Phx. It did not dissappoint.  I came for brunch.  I had the nicoise salad and a glass of rose. perfecttly tasty", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "p7dvahRPZIWL7T6pFA_0dg", "review_id": "643fb3xGI31mfARp22qvYQ", "text": "The Prix Fixe $25.00 Three Course Menu is so darn desirable it's hard to order  something else but I went with the specials and it was only $19.00 for THREE GREAT COURSES!\n\nThey start everybody off with these indulgent mini warm flakey buttery croissants.\n\nOne of the soups of the evening was called Chilled Heirloom Tomato Soup. It consisted of not one NOT TWO but THREE small dishes of different high end Heirloom tomatoes Red, Yellow and Orange.  Each soup was chilled and each soup was very velvety but each one was seasoned in a different way. That was certainly a BIG WOW for only $6.00.\n\nMy husband ordered off the menu and had the Three Cheese Tartine. It's like a French open Faced Garlic Bread with Melted Cheeses and Pesto. They were very yummy and the plate came with a generous fresh mixed green salad. ($9.50)\n\nI had the Rainbow Trout special ($13.00). The moist fresh tasting trout came topped with rich beurre blanc sauce sprinkled with fresh basil and chives. The portion of fish was small I am guessing about three ounces but was enough with everything. I picked the fresh mixed greens as my side dish but the other choices were potatoes or rice. \n\nMy husband had the Duck Confit that came with bacon laced lentils ($16.00 the highest price menu item) He said it was the BEST DUCK he ever had and other places were we paid twice as much or more haven't made duck as delicious,  moist, flavorful and with a crispy perfect skin to boot too!\n\nWe didn't order dessert but our waiter presented us with Slices of Blueberry Mousse rolls. A rolled moist not too sweet yellow cake with perfect blueberry mousse. It was just a wonderful ending.\n\nTwo really GREAT three course meals for  only $44.50 before tax, tip and beverages.\n\nI've been here a bunch of times. The food is ALWAYS VERY GOOD and the same can be said for the service.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "83klLUmEoNGYLtxPuGy8YA", "review_id": "DuW5XE0omn8-mLiJRi1oXQ", "text": "I've always been a fan of prix fixe menus in concept, but often they lack in, well, yumminess.  They often are bland and boring.\n\nNot so here.  Quite yummy, in fact.  The been and goat cheese salad was beautiful and delicious.  I asked for \"as rare as possible\" for my lamb, and it was RARE.  Awesome.  My wife had the halibut&sea bass, which was also awesome.  When we started hemming and hawing about the dessert, the waiter decided to bring us one of each.  All were great, but my wife liked the coconut and pineapple pie most, while I leaned toward the strawberry cobbler. \n\nIt's a beautiful place, the portions are a good size, and the waiter was wonderful and non-presumptuous.\n\nGo.  Eat.  Enjoy.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VX19X-tfoHz26RiQeC5iNQ", "review_id": "rxnpXUKqY46OXeQVsSdp1Q", "text": "Adorable atmosphere, delicious food, and great service. We had a lovely date night here. We ate off the prix fixe menu. The highlights were the sole/sea bass and the strawberry cobbler, but everything was tasty.The icing on the cake was how reasonably priced our meal was.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JweyEmbQCQFZNE1G7XHgXQ", "review_id": "NEtgrtxAeVH4btbK0U1HDw", "text": "By far one of the best restaurants/bistros in the US! Scrumptious dishes. Super friendly staff. Great value. I love having lunch at Vincent on Camelback. Coq au vin is divine, and soupe du jour is always a fresh treat. Complimentary dessert is served at lunch time. Trust me, you will love this place as much as I do.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KvWny9qUZJKrqo_LYesgSg", "review_id": "XkNvRhOpMNC3NRTQcnaZDA", "text": "I've come here a few times, mostly for lunch and I love it every time.  They serve the softest, warmest buttered croissants at the beginning - and don't be shy to ask for more! They are very nice about it.  And they are free!  They have a daily lunch special board - it used to be $10 but when we went yesterday, the price has gone up to $13.  The entree's look small, but they actually filled me up.  I had the beef bourguignon with mashed potatoes.  It was good but got heavy towards the end, so I traded with my brother, he ordered the pesto pasta ($7) with and added chicken (+$2).  The pesto pasta was very light but almost a little too bland.  At the end, you also get a complimentary dessert.  Our dessert yesterday was a flourless chocolate brownie with a dollop of vanilla ice cream on top.  It was so good!  That definitely made me super full.  I would come back again for lunch.  The place is small and quaint and the price may seem pricey for lunch, but the quality surpasses the price.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sLo2w98hHfyc2VRyiQEy0w", "review_id": "atO1nnfZt5b7tdlLwzz2wA", "text": "We came here last Thursday to celebrate my grandmother's birthday and we were able to reserve the back room. They were able to accommodate our extra guest and the wait staff was very friendly (and funny!)\n\nPersonally, I had the rainbow trout and potatoes with Reisling and Pinot Grigio. It's a pricier place (not as pricy as Vincent's on Camelback), but well worth it!\n\nThe food and wine were phenomenal and a good time was had by all!", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wHg1YkCzdZq9WBJOTRgxHQ", "review_id": "1BwNZv5ax1WrqvZmXNSE9A", "text": "Although I haven't had the pleasure of dining at Vincent's of Camelback, I became a fan of his little brother, Vincent Market Bistro, after just one visit.  Although I thought there were a few too many tables in this small space, I still found it cozy and intimate.\n\nI had a hard time deciding between trying a pizza (the Four Cheese had my attention with mozzarella, bleu, brie, and goat cheeses with pesto) or a full-blown dinner (particularly the Shrimp Crepe with avocado corn salsa).  But the Prix Fixe won with three courses for a very reasonable price ($25 I think).  \n\nThey allowed me to substitute lobster bisque for the soup offered, and it was very rich, and buttery, and lobstery.  The halibut/sea bass duo was my preferred entree.  Perfectly cooked, perfectly sized given it was sandwiched between a cream soup and dessert.  The pot de creme was surprisingly and pleasantly, not chocolate.  Although I like chocolate, I prefer it as an element of a dessert, not the main ingredient.  Only \"getting too old to remember shit\" me can't remember the flavor..I believe it was raspberry.  What I do remember is that it was very good.\n\nOur server was delightful in responding to our 101 questions about the menu.  It was a lovely meal overall.  Note to self:  go back soon.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "yKq5rnBsbhLFZK72hnpRXw", "text": "I went here on a whim when the husband and I's anniversary dinner plans fell through. It was a wonderful experience! They have the prix fixe menu (3 course for 25$), but you don't even need to order this if you don't want to, we ordered two apps and two entrees and they brought out surprise desserts for us at the end (we didn't even mention it was our anniversary, I think they do this all the time), also it was less than 25$ pp...we each had wine and coffee and I think our bill was about 65$ or so. The food was very good, I had the coq au vin and it was delicious, rich flavor, and even better the next day. The desserts were wonderful, a chocolate pot and a lemon raspberry dessert...yum! The coffee was great too. I will certainly be back!", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lR7BCG34Das3Jl5m_vfnvQ", "review_id": "usz0h7mr6LR45LTS8wStsw", "text": "Last night we invited two couples from out of town to meet at Vincents Bistro. We made reservations for the evening. We enjoyed our dinner and wine, ordered souffle for dessert. Just as I was sipping my first cup of coffee, a server came to our table and told us we had five minutes to finish as people were waiting for our table. \n\nHow embarrassing, after telling everyone that this was one of my favorite restaurants. We spent hundreds of dollars on dinner and wine. Our meal was very good, but I don't think my friends will go back.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1KA57FObl0IkOcePIURCPw", "review_id": "YYsl5afFc0xsQzDR3gB04Q", "text": "Three of us arrived on a Sunday for breakfast and there was no one to take your name or create a list of who had arrived first, which caused some chaos. \n\nThere were two groups in front of us who were doing some minor squabbling with each other over who should get the next available table. I walked in to the main counter, and a waiter approached me. He told me it would 10-15 mins for my party of three.\n\nI went back to the patio and waited in line. A man and his parents arrived after us, asked me where they should put their name down, and I told him to just inform a waiter you're here.\n\nAfter about 20 minutes (and now that we're next in line) a table opened up and the man with his parents just walked over and sat down. I followed, told him we were next in line and he just responded, \"There is no 'real' line.\"\n\nThat guy was clearly a schmuck, but the reason it happened was Vincent Market Bistro had no system to create a list for who should be seated in order of arrival. Considering that even the IHOP has mastered this concept, one would hope Vincent can get a grip on it going forward.\n\nTo be fair, the manger came over later and apologized and gave us a mountain of free deserts. But, he had no real response as to why there isn't a host or hostess to keep people happy.\n\nThe croissants are amazing, the ham and Gruyere omelette was average, and the service was decent (once we were seated, which we did ourselves since no one offered to seat us at anytime.)\n\nKinda crazy, but for the hassle involved, I'd rather just go to Snooze down the street. It's an hour wait there, but at least they have a hostess.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CbMPzQoCcmjHR9WkrdTJlA", "review_id": "NGOCTDjgdJNlnOhuFeuNcA", "text": "Vincent's market bistro is my usual weekday go to. Always pleased with there salads, soups, apps, mains and desserts! Scotty and the staff are the best. You know a place is good when there clientele have been going there for years and years.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FVSJR7CxGy3RTS53bLDUaA", "review_id": "buu5gmc2rSAmxIlCAPhrPg", "text": "This place is awesome.  Traditional French.  I had the Coq Au Vin, (Vincent special) for lunch and hubby had lobster quiche. The Coq Au Vin was amazing chicken in red wine gravy on top of creamy mashed potatoes with snow peas. Half way through my delectable meal I realized I had been served HALF a chicken, not just a leg and thigh. I had to box the breast and wing for take home. This is crazy for this much protein for only $11.00, unheard of these days. And not to mention the buttery croissants with jam, their idea of bread basket that is to die for.  THEN!!!! They treated us to dessert which was an apple berry crumb pie with homemade vanilla ice cream. HELLO! Viva La France!!!!!", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w1RCVl6lIFFMXuhyNMEf9Q", "review_id": "LrkEkj4oAN2VNXhMipPfEw", "text": "Our second time back within a week. Our waitress was very knowledgeable about dietary restrictions. We had no problem eating Gluten-Free. Plus, all of the food was amazing. Light on the beer list but have an extensive wine selection (including recorked wine from the 1920's)! We will be back!", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MLNXzph9nlCXGiSuv5G5Yg", "review_id": "hCtboGlLaXRBkEOCxQOHuw", "text": "There's an interesting trend developing among some of the valley's most popular fine dining establishments.  As a way of getting more customers in the door, they are offering smaller menus consisting of more economical dishes almost as an introduction to their unique cuisine.  Binkley's now has numerous Cafe Bink locations that offer this experience and others are following suit.  Including, apparently, Vincent Guerithault.\n\nI have to give HUGE props to my date for discovering this spot that I never knew even existed until tonight.  I've been to Vincent On Camelback more than once and was a little nervous when she told me she wanted Vincent for dinner.  I know their food is good, but pretty spendy.  But before I could raise an objection she mentioned they now have a bistro offering a cheaper menu next door.  Wha?\n\nSure enough I met her here after work for dinner and as I traverse the narrow parking lot past Vincent's mothership, there's the bistro.  A small nook tucked in the middle of an already tucked away restaurant.  The bistro has a small outdoor patio with the rest of the dining area opening up to the patio.  On a perfect weather evening like tonight, its a great indoor/outdoor setup.  Altogether the bistro can seat somewhere around 25-30 people tops.  Not big, but not cramped either.  The walls, the paintings, and the music still feel like Vincent, but in a much more relaxed casual setup.\n\nThe menu offers one of three different dining options.  You can order a la carte, a $25 prix fixe menu consisting of three courses (which change everyday), or you can order from their menu of pizzas.  The pizzas seem a little out of place here since the theme is predominantly French, but I didn't order those so that's neither here nor there.  The prix fixe menu had some interesting options that evening, but there was one a la carte dish that immediately caught my attention.  Duck confit.  When done right, duck confit is amazing as I've had a ridiculously good duck confit dish at Zinc Bistro in Scottsdale.  The dish here was served with lentils and bacon.  The duck was tender and the meat fell off the bone with ease.  The savoriness of the duck and the heartiness of the bacon paired tremendously and the portion was just the right size.  Prior to the main event, we split a three cheese tarine.  Essentially a plate of three cheese bruschetta.  The bread slices weren't big, but super rich.  Paired very well with the wines we had.  We actually didn't order dessert, but we each got a chocolate brownie piece with vanilla bean ice cream on the house.  A tasty way to top off the night and oh yeah it was complimentary!  Our server was extremely polite and soft spoken and the pace of the meals were spot on.  Both of us left full, but not uncomfortably so.\n\nAll totaled, two glasses of wine, the bruschetta appetizer, a pair of main courses, two desserts, and tip was $70.  Far cheaper than Vincent's parent restaurant, while still offering the quality service, ambience, and flavors that Vincent is known for.  I would still recommend Vincent's parent restaurant for the ultimate French cuisine experience as their dishes are even more imaginative.  But for those looking to just dip their toes into Vincent's menu or looking for a cheaper alternative, the Bistro makes for a tremendous plan B.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O0yM2ayRr6R5aYizdb6xxA", "review_id": "XALdsl17xGnTGbw4tORCjQ", "text": "I had never been to a French restaurant before, so I don't know how authentic it is, but as a restaurant in general, it was excellent. The food was wonderful, the atmosphere was quiet and relaxing, and the service was amazing. I came in basically half-dehydrated. I practically drank a gallon, and our server never even let my glass get less than a quarter of the way full. Not pushy or anything. We even got a brownie dessert compliments the chef. Great dining experience overall!", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TwSpo42Ww9NttesQyiwjZQ", "review_id": "Dgg7yyZTS6i_c1w1821lWQ", "text": "My favorite neighborhood restaurant in Arcadia! My husband and I went here once a week when we lived in Phoenix. The French cuisine is wonderful. I love the pull-apart croissants that they give you while you for your meal, and the Coq Au Vin is my favorite dish. My husband usually goes for the lamb shank and has never been disappointed. The service is friendly and quirky here, too, which I love. A much more relaxed environment from the fine dining room they share a kitchen with -- an environment I much prefer!", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XcGDpRGNxwKhSXFjtNItmg", "review_id": "AiZFwU2LtPKr9-kJHGe80A", "text": "Vincent's was my third restaurant week stop for Spring 2014, and is a five star but my restaurant week visit was a bit of a bummer.\n\nTheir food is fantastic. Their service is fantastic. It is an expensive restaurant, with the entrees in the mid thirties each, but worth every penny. I hate spending a lot of money and leaving a place underwhelmed, but I'll happily spend it at a place like this!\n\nOn the down side, this is the only restaurant this week, so far, that when I told them I wouldn't be eating dessert, they didn't sub out something else. I forgive them a bit considering of all the places, they are taking the biggest hit in terms of average revenue per table during restaurant week, but let me compare this to two years ago...\n\nTwo years ago a fourth guest spontaneously joined my table of three. Then she said she wasn't eating, she just wanted to hang out... I was a bit embarrassed by this, but said nothing. Then she started to eat off of everyone's plates! During restaurant week, that's completely unacceptable, and they could have been quite justified in charging us a plate sharing fee (which this year is $20).\n\nInstead, Vincent's showed their incredible finesse and taste. They brought her an empty plate to make her food stealing easier! Then, at dessert time, they didn't ask what we wanted, they just bought one of each of the four available desserts! They said, \"well there were four of you, so we just thought you would like one of each.\" Even though she didn't pay a dime. This was a deeply classy way to say we see what you are doing but will not stoop to your level...\n\nI left a large tip (about 33%), and have told countless people about how Vincent's is the number one date place on my list for great food and service above and beyond any I've ever seen.\n\nSo this year (my sixth time going, three during restaurant week, three regular visits), it was really disappointing that they didn't even try to be creative with me. And no, it was not busy when we were there. I almost feel like the waitress didn't even ask or something and made the call herself.  I bet a manager would have come to explain if they had made that call. The difference between two years ago was a real disappointment.  But what I did eat was of course fantastic. The lobster roll was perfect on a slightly sweet roll, the ravioli was delicious and delicate. Just what I expected.\n\nSo I am only rating them four stars for this review for their lack of empathy and creativity, and for being less amazing than they used to be. But it really is my favorite date place so maybe next year, I'll give them the star back.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jJFB4TgjIodmIdmNsNv1RQ", "review_id": "ETMcq8oep4R0NTtzvxS2Lg", "text": "The dinner was absolutely fantastic! We hosted 13 total, and everyone was very happy and full. \n\nI had the lamb, and I can't think of a better time than the way it was prepared with a spicy bell pepper jelly; it was absolutely perfectly cooked. \n\nI heard the halibut and salmon were both great choices as well as the beef tenderloin with green peppercorn sauce.\n\nThe homemade ravioli was phenomenal, just tender enough to compliment the butternut squash filling, and the chilled heirloom tomato soup was silky, and presented in the three small glasses. \n\nMeeting the chef last night was a treat as well, I was all too thrilled that we supported a local business. \n\nLooking forward to dining there again.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ftRQnsHo70sUFjdpwjUaeg", "review_id": "k22mLIrxBTn6Oui5CXu8KQ", "text": "We wanted to host our engagement dinner at the bistro but their room wasn't big enough so they let use one of Vincent's rooms with the bistro's menu.\nBoth of our families were very happy with our decision, we had a great time and the food was amazing as always. \nOur server was also great and he spoke like 3 different languages which was very helpful because not everybody in our families speak English.", "business_id": "oc0Wl6ktfMLb5VZ2Uz6M2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "gq_G5VCDziyEV2-bzGuqzw", "review_id": "MihE2PbGhsYCRihTTekBTw", "text": "It's not great, but it's on the right hand side on my way to work (I hate left turns). I have to say, Starbucks has better coffee (I know, yikes, right?) but this place is simple and easy and is NOT Starbucks. The woman behind the counter was warm and friendly, they had soy milk, and it was sufficient. The decor is midwestern soccer mom (on par with Linda's on Osborn or the Gay Egg at Park Central), if not a little sterile.\n\nIf there were a better independent place along Indian School between 12th st and 44th on the right hand side, I'd go there. This place is altogether unimpressive, but convenient. It's also only .50 cheaper than Lux.", "business_id": "e_kbfiEZ87L-ZryMZxvJkA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "R9FyRhL305takxCWbzstvg", "review_id": "leJxsWaEJsDR_1phYssYAA", "text": "I had a curry chicken on marble rye today for lunch today. This sandwich was tasty. It was a little small but very fresh. The Coffee Lady is very close to my wife's work. I have had coffee there but not lunch. I'll be back.", "business_id": "e_kbfiEZ87L-ZryMZxvJkA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w-MfmD1d9vNIwjLcU1QO1g", "review_id": "jnETQFnIUJQavlWfkmOm9g", "text": "Simple and comfortable. Just what I need after a long weekend in Phoenix. I love the fact that they always have a smile waiting for you at the counter. This is usually my last stop on the way out of Phoenix.\n\nDid I mention they have Wifi?\n\nSo it's not Starbucks, that's GOOD!\nSupport your local businesses... Write a review!", "business_id": "e_kbfiEZ87L-ZryMZxvJkA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-nwhlUT3N7-yhvvpSTLQXg", "review_id": "Nausw3CpaaoOX9EPBuZgXw", "text": "Your local neighborhood coffee shop!  With locally roasted coffee.  Marie behind the counter (the owner) is always waiting with a warm smile and a 'hello'.   \nI go most mornings for my Caff\u00e8 Americano and see the same people in the same seats.  can you say following or community.\n\nYes, they also have WiFi.  This is always a plus+!.", "business_id": "e_kbfiEZ87L-ZryMZxvJkA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p9yH_eQC3C75_Q6cOTTwwA", "review_id": "mcDpU63rQg2QSXV8cwHysQ", "text": "I love this place!!  From the second I walked in the door, I was made to feel at home.  I received a true honest \"hello\" and the owner (Marie, I think) was friendly and engaging.  \n\nPrices were very reasonable and coffee was great.  (Not anything like that bitter Starbucks crud.)\n\nI needed to get some work done so I whipped out the laptop and guess what .. FREE WiFi!!  The owner definitely put some thought and effort into making this place comfortable and relaxed.  There is even a bookshelf with about 50 books and newspapers lined above.  \n\nMenu shows that they also serve sandwiches, veggie sandwiches, salads, and a light breakfast.", "business_id": "e_kbfiEZ87L-ZryMZxvJkA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "NLDDaat42UQXQCOpU4e2TA", "review_id": "Z7P_7Iz1VFB_aIZ_NmTjQA", "text": "I totally agree with my fellow Yelpers.  Walking in the door to this coffee shop is like walking in the door to your favorite Aunt's house!  Marie is glad to see you, glad to meet you, and glad to help you!\n\nThere isn't anything fancy about the menu, and in fact that is what is kinda cool: where else can you get a banana and peanut butter sandwich (except maybe HOME)!?  How cool is that!?\n\nAnd since Starbucks now is usually overcrowded and loud, I welcome the calm quiet of this coffee shop where I can concentrate and really get some work done using the free WIFI.\n\nIf you support local businesses, please support this one.  It is a gem!", "business_id": "e_kbfiEZ87L-ZryMZxvJkA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8utIGcset6R2eTsFJFX6GQ", "review_id": "9fQILIgajP-2dbq8CEP6Xw", "text": "Don't you dare call the Coffe Lady Cafe a \"coffee shop,\" and NEVER compare it to starbuck's (corporate yuck.)\n\nThis is a restaurant with a full breakfast/lunch/brunch menu. They just also happen to be able to accommodate your routine morning cup, if that's all you have time for.\n\nAnd that morning cup is great, the BEST cup of coffee going.\n\nOne more thing no other coffee shop can offer? Marie, the owner and \"lady\" behind the Coffee Lady Cafe name. This is the sweetest, friendliest person I've met in a long time. And she knows the meaning of \"customer service.\"\n\nThe Coffee Lady Cafe is so good, they'll get you to change your morning routine.", "business_id": "e_kbfiEZ87L-ZryMZxvJkA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kvBcEmrcMAdxA31A3dhYfw", "review_id": "WRCQkQ9HKSCq_JxH-xRz6Q", "text": "I always enjoy going here, the coffee is always great and the owner is super nice.  I always stay a little longer and chit chat with her.  In a big city,  its the people who work in small cafes like this that keep me coming back.  I love seeing the same face!", "business_id": "e_kbfiEZ87L-ZryMZxvJkA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "If4qcOxhqozb3HLg6c3JMA", "review_id": "06DCAUDSnO3RHQoDdSBWiQ", "text": "Just want to reiterate the comments below...Marie was the only one behind the counter with a big smile on her face full of great coffee and breakfast ideas!  She recommended the breakfast sandwich open faced with a triple americano.  I went with her recommendations and it was delicious!  Great way to start the day!", "business_id": "e_kbfiEZ87L-ZryMZxvJkA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s0VwYp8GwWaqkii7g6W3KQ", "review_id": "gq0toE4hJh9E9nR6dsrnww", "text": "Have only been there once. Great atmosphere, though did not sit down.. but instead grabbed some espresso to go while waiting for pizza next door to be made. Coffee was good and strong enough - had mine with the honey offered and enjoyed it a lot. Friendly cozy neighborhood coffee shop. Will definitely stop again some time.", "business_id": "e_kbfiEZ87L-ZryMZxvJkA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0aouU2Yfzvdie87pI12-Uw", "review_id": "DHAxO8ob7FebNnFanvktQw", "text": "I literally just came upon this coffee shop thanks to Yelp!, and thank goodness.  I've been searching for an amazing cup of coffee and I found it.\n\nI'm pretty sure the owner was the amazingly helpful and nice lady working behind the counter, (I saw her picture in an article posted on the wall). She was great.\n\nMy coffee was amazing, nicely priced, and extremely fast.\n\nI will be returning and spreading the word!", "business_id": "e_kbfiEZ87L-ZryMZxvJkA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X_kPh3nt0AJPNPHye2rTlA", "review_id": "pK1WTNIsvXgefsote0YDqQ", "text": "BEST CHAI TEA LATTE EVER!!!!! Make sure to add vanilla to it and it just the perfect start to your day!!! OMG I wish it had a drive thru so I could go there more often...I would alternate between here and starbucks!!\nThis place is so personable and its in a great location I wish it got more attention.  I can walk to it from my house and I have a couple times!!  I do not drink coffee but I am sure its fabulous!!", "business_id": "e_kbfiEZ87L-ZryMZxvJkA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DfJ8B8T1fgNA6_ZT-aeUlQ", "review_id": "zjxMnFvN31VtEW_t34Bv8w", "text": "I have to respectfully disagree with e.r., as this IS a coffee shop. \nWe went in and ordered \"breakfast\" which is scrambled eggs with various \"toppings/mixes\" and sides of bacon. In addition, we each ordered a latte (which was good). \nI started to worry when the gal went to the \"kitchen\" and I heard the microwave oven opening and closing. I thought, certainly, that the bacon was getting zapped. No, it was \"breakfast\"  which is \"prepared\" in a microwave....ick!!!!!!!\nNote: I use my microwave at home for one thing, and one thing only: to zap my morning coffee.\nDon't get me wrong--the latte's are good, and this is a good coffee house. \nA restaurant, on the other hand, prepares food in an oven/grill/stove. This is no restaurant!\nGo for the coffee, and get your breakfast somewhere with an operating kitchen...just my two cents worth...", "business_id": "e_kbfiEZ87L-ZryMZxvJkA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-CyBQG3dc4UnpluY7UdMOA", "review_id": "Wd3rplofKaQDUNCwpbYEAQ", "text": "i dropped in here on february 5, 2011, after hiking camelback.  i had a homerun coupon for a latte, and the coffee lady treated me like was passing out bad bills. i was apparently the second patron who'd come in that morning with the coupon, and she made a rukus that she hadn't approved  homerun to make the coupons available.\n\nowner aside, the latte was good...rich, robust, and flavorful. a food menu is available, so i may stay longer the next time, since the space is rather cozy.\n\nsupport your local businesses, and take your caffeine runs here.", "business_id": "e_kbfiEZ87L-ZryMZxvJkA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0fkNeqoce6nRgaY2IgzKGw", "review_id": "e11oa-YFvE4ihHbTKozzfQ", "text": "Love the Spanish Latte... And if you are hungry you must try the sandwiches on wheat berry bread!!!!", "business_id": "e_kbfiEZ87L-ZryMZxvJkA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qYCAR7Q4u6xvAWLVR56W3A", "review_id": "F7tLhLIC-hucHm9PDiM0uA", "text": "I first discovered the Coffee Lady through a deal website.  I live down the street so I figured I'd check it out, get breakfast and coffee while getting some work done on my laptop.  The breakfast sandwich (egg, ham, cheese, on their AMAZING multi-grain toast) is one of the best I've ever had!  Coffee is so-so, wasn't very strong, but tasted good.\n\nThe service is what I have an issue with.  Every time I went there (a total of 3 times) was planning on hanging out for a while.  On my second visit, as I was using my prepaid online deal thing, the Coffee Lady rang me up and I gave her cash for the small difference in price between my certificate and what I owed.  While she was getting change for the cash I gave her I slipped $3 into her tip jar (which she apparently didn't notice-but t doesn't matter anyway!)  and when she handed me 50 cents back, I put that into the tip jar too.  Awkward/uncomfortable/rude service moment next!  She scoffed and commented on how LOW my TIP was!!!  Are you kidding me???  1)  Just because you THINK someone is giving you a low tip, it is SOOOO RUDE to comment on it and try and make them feel bad about it  2) I really DID tip $3 on my coffee and breakfast sandwich and really just wanted to take my $3 right back out of the jar that second.  But I didn't.  I stayed, waited for my food, coffee and left later. 3)  If someone doesn't have extra money to tip you at a walk up coffee shop, it really isn't that big of a deal that you need to make them feel publicly shamed.  \n\nThe decor is cute and home-y inside, there are plenty of tables, very unreliable wifi, good breakfast sandwich, bleh coffee and crappy service.", "business_id": "e_kbfiEZ87L-ZryMZxvJkA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P7wpyeAh2yGzvmhocLsuPg", "review_id": "0f2ivSWgWjFzmQx1bajbiQ", "text": "Drea, thanks for posting your experience! I completely understand, as I had a very similar experience! I went this morning to use a $10 certificate that I had purchased for $4 through a daily deal.  I usually love discovering new places this way because it gives you a chance to spend less money at a new place and decide if you like it or not. And I've made the assumption that owners are happy to see customers with a coupon because it means the marketing they chose worked and new people are coming in.  You would THINK they would want to make a good first impression. But not the Coffee Lady! I came in and ordered an egg salad sandwich. She went to her fridge to get some egg salad and said \"The tuna and chicken are a lot more filling if you want that, but we are famous for our egg salad.\"  I wasn't sure if she wanted me to change my order, or if she was just making conversation, but it seemed like an odd statement to me and I started doubting my order, but I didn't say anything.  The next thing I heard was \"Ah, this is kind of skimpy, let me add another egg.\"  And when I looked over, I could see that the container she had pulled out with egg salad was nearly empty, which clearly meant she was using yesterday's leftovers (as it was 8 in the morning when I came in), and I was a bit disappointed that the egg salad isn't made fresh daily. She literally peeled and added an egg right into what was left. I was just surprised at how nonchalant she was. Then I ordered a latte, since I knew I had to use up my $10. The latte was good (nothing out of the ordinary) and she was very friendly to me while making my drink. But then it came time to pay...and when I pulled out my coupon she said \"Oh, one of THOSE....great, I have to start my day off with one of those, huh?\" WOW! Talk about poor customer service. If you don't want to get new customers into your store at a discount, then why did you agree to the deal???  Her attitude was a total turn off...So then she added up my two items and said \"OK, you're just under $10 but you do have to pay tax, which is $.84 and that doesn't include a tip either, if you care.\"  (and this was as I was putting a cash tip in her jar, which she did NOT deserve, and I kicked myself for doing that, though CLEARLY she is hurting if she's that upset that I'm using a coupon, and VOICING that it doesn't include the tip). Then she had the gull to inquire if I lived nearby because she wanted me as a return customer. UNBELIEVABLE. I will NEVER go to this place again. Even if they HAD the best egg salad sandwiches or coffee in town, which they DON'T (and wouldn't you know, I ended up with an egg shell in my sandwich), I wouldn't go back.  \nI do not like to be negative and truly do have better things to do with my time, but I don't appreciate being treated badly or differently for trying a new place on a budget.", "business_id": "e_kbfiEZ87L-ZryMZxvJkA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "91Vd0LC3_yPoLe63rWUUkA", "review_id": "2QjGGpJNlLl7Et3bP1JczQ", "text": "My experience was nearly the exact same as the one Dana M described.  Absolutely terrible!  Except she went so far as to say that she had hoped people who used them would bring someone with them.  I was by myself....... and in restrospect, glad for it!  Wouldn't want to subject anyone to such unpleasantness.  OH, and dont' order the berry smoothie.  Mine went down the garbage disposal as it was undrinkable.", "business_id": "e_kbfiEZ87L-ZryMZxvJkA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2LdmDvRyrXgFsVL1KoRfRA", "review_id": "D90x4LEkmzOEPP824Q0DlQ", "text": "Your website says 'You'll feel like you've stepped into a friend's kitchen in this intimate space.' How true! While waiting for a neighboring business to open their doors on Saturday I wandered into Marie's kitchen and was truly treated like a friend! A great cup of coffee, warm conversation -- I can't wait to return w/my family for a full breakfast with specialty coffee!", "business_id": "e_kbfiEZ87L-ZryMZxvJkA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MzvIbg2bEeyeR9-dRF_Jzg", "review_id": "k72GjaIH1IJvbXT3sneTKQ", "text": "Right around the corner from my house. It's a little independent coffee shop that serves up piping hot lattes and fresh brewed coffee. \nThe woman the runs the place is the sweetest thing, she gave my dog cookies and even recommended a good groomer for her. \nShe serves breakfast but I've never eaten there.\nThere is lots of space to sit and read the paper and there is free wifi. \nGreat little place. I'm happy to support this small, local businesses.", "business_id": "e_kbfiEZ87L-ZryMZxvJkA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MzvIbg2bEeyeR9-dRF_Jzg", "review_id": "CCwTHw_N_l0vkyxrFkNQWw", "text": "Just had breakfast here. Really good, great toast. Very affordable, also.", "business_id": "e_kbfiEZ87L-ZryMZxvJkA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l40YMt2WLRGI8A6SsUg90w", "review_id": "Na8KRM6bLC1TKEaG42UlHg", "text": "Just stopped in here for the first time. New coffee lady, Sherry, was super friendly and made a delicious dirty pumpkin chai. Great for fall! My friend got a caramel mocha latte. It was also really good and decently priced-only $3.25!", "business_id": "e_kbfiEZ87L-ZryMZxvJkA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "58YQSpx5Ct8W3HxFhNs-Lw", "review_id": "eSYFAin2VJCs8DnCSCfxQQ", "text": "This place actually has a new owner now and it's been renamed the White Cup Coffee.  Either way, I like this place before, but I LOVE it now!!  \nSherry has done a great job of giving the place a face lift and it feels so much more cozy and inviting on the inside.  \nThe coffee is still stellar, and my absolute favorite place to grab a drink despite the numerous little mom and pop coffee joints in Arcadia.  If you like Chai latte's, I encourage you to try theirs... you will never order one anywhere else.  I promise you!!\nThe customer service here is so warm and welcoming. I will sometimes stop in with my 9 month old on the way to her daycare and all the employees know her.\nI came in one day just before they were about to close and Sherry let me stay and get an hour of work done while she was cleaning up.\n\nShe also has great interaction with her other customers and I can tell there are already a lot of regulars here.  Great place!!", "business_id": "e_kbfiEZ87L-ZryMZxvJkA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oP3AtWh3r7SYGo97bXDmyQ", "review_id": "hymNo7jNZeIXaHoLflCKFg", "text": "Went 4/3/13...The place is cozy & very welcoming & so is the owner.  There is a variety of what to choose from. I had the Egg Sandwich & it was a Good size very filling.  My friend had the peanut butter w/ strawberry jelly (toasted) & that's her favorite.  I also had the Mocha Frappuccino & it was good, won't say it was the best. but it was good, but I'm still sticking to my starbucks.  I'd want to go back & try everything on the menu...drinks & food...", "business_id": "e_kbfiEZ87L-ZryMZxvJkA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RbHpNuEjTlQsnnX5DOtYkw", "review_id": "vQJa7KnpCrVm-93rqT6jmQ", "text": "My coffee was weak. Much better coffee at other nearby places.", "business_id": "e_kbfiEZ87L-ZryMZxvJkA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W0J2BAbpWFkPhHLuXw0Gbw", "review_id": "_skuKvJMxcJ8kNItthkZ7A", "text": "Not a bad place, coffee was above average and breakfast was good but not  spectacular, I do admit the toast was the best  and the two ladies were very friendly. I am not sure if I would go back unless I am really feeling lazy.", "business_id": "e_kbfiEZ87L-ZryMZxvJkA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "RLuNYaKtHvaKYgrNCqsvsw", "text": "It's such a great feeling to really trust your Dr.  Even if you only go once a year, it's nice to know what to expect.  After having my last two awesome Dr's retire on me, I found a great Dr that I've followed to 2 different offices and through about 6 different insurance companies.  Whew!  \n\nWhile their last waiting room was more warm, this one has lots of distractions, which can be even better I suppose.  There is a tv going (I've seen it generally on talk shows and news channels), lots of seating, a good amount of magazines and some stuff for the kids.  \n\nOnce inside, you can see that each Dr has his/her own space within the office including separate stations for their P.A. The best thing about the old location was that if you needed blood work or an xray, you just had to walk down a hall.  As of last time I was there, you had to go downstairs for blood work, but I was told they are looking to soon have both in their same office again soon.  You have to love one stop shopping - even in a Dr.\n\nAll of the Dr's at the office have been great.  My main Dr, Dr. Veronica Lindo went to part time a few years ago so I've seen several other Dr's in the office, though Dr Smith the most.  My girlfriend thinks it's awesome to actually have a young black female doctor as it makes her feel so much more relatable.  I love that they are so informative, friendly, and willing to make sure you understand what's going on before rushing to the next room.", "business_id": "yS6tXY9skBQ4eLZLQaDlEg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7zDqr2I0-xpw9HF5Ha54cA", "review_id": "x_PeajkPuO6vwvenfKAlEQ", "text": "Fantastic!!! My first visit to Mountain View was for a follow up appointment after I was rear ended in a car accident, thanks to a friends recommendation. I loved how much information their website had and being able to see which doctors were accepting patients, which weren't and where their areas of specialty lie. I called and made an appointment with Dr. Bauer and was able to get an appt within a few days. She's been my primary care physician ever since.\n\nThe office is great and very orderly. The sign in receptionist is different from the one taking payments. Additionally, they check to see if you need to make any type of copay or payment and only call you up if it's required. Otherwise you can just sit and relax and wait your turn. \n\nYou don't need to wait forever to get in and be seen either. \n\nMy last visit involved a pretty thorough exam and some immunizations to which I informed the receptionist ahead of time when I called. I asked if it would be a problem to have all these done in the same visit and I was told no. I was disappointed when I got there and received a waiver to sign that stated I was only going in for a wellness check and anything else would require an extra visit. It wasn't the extra visit that bothered me as much as I wish someone would've been up front with me. This is my only complaint. However, I do understand I had some interesting circumstances.\n\nDr. Bauer and her staff are amazing. They are very conversational in a nice way rather than a creepy I'm -just-trying-to-start-a-conversation-to-avoid-being-awkward way and answer any questions you have and are very upfront about what is going on. My physical went well and my immunizations were a breeze too. After expressing my concern with a second visit, I was able to schedule an appt for only two days later. \n\nAlso to note, I didn't have to go to another level of the building to receive my blood work.", "business_id": "yS6tXY9skBQ4eLZLQaDlEg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "7zDqr2I0-xpw9HF5Ha54cA", "review_id": "NEc2TxsTB8IsN4LGdltJjA", "text": "You never know how awesome a service or staff is until shit hits the fan and it's crunch time. For this reason, Dr. Bauer and her assistant deserve way more than 5 stars, and I owe everyone an update on this review.\n\nI've had a handful of doctor's appointments over the past few weeks, four of them with Dr. Bauer. Not once have I had an issue and every single time there is nothing but helpfulness whenever I have to have yet another crazy unheard of test ran. They've spent countless hours working on the paperwork I need to submit with all the results without appearing hassled or bothered. They've also promptly called me when my results are in or for any other status update I request.\n\nAdditionally, they are very patient when my prescription company acts like an asshat. Due to circumstances I needed to have a 6 month fill of my prescription rather than the typical 3 month I receive. When I emailed my prescription company, they told me this was possible if the doctor's office called it in. However, my doctor's assistant tried several times and got nowhere. Today I was there with her and she patiently tried one last time and made sure my prescription went through as requested. It was something that she really didn't need to do but kindly did for me despite how much of a pain in the ass it was.\n\nWithout a doubt I recommend Dr. Bauer and her assistant 110%.", "business_id": "yS6tXY9skBQ4eLZLQaDlEg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2LCrT_BOJvGV4xi_lmoRcA", "review_id": "DQ5DSvkF2CxCj60Ks8DYoA", "text": "I love my doctors.  They are so respectful.  I went in today with serious pain.  My main doctor's partner saw me, as my primary doc was out of town.  She introduced herself, asked me a lot of questions about my symptoms, examined me, and made several recommendations.  Surprisingly, one of them was to see a chiropractor for an evaluation, as the problem seemed to be with the muscles and bones of my ribcage.  Dr. Mansfield prescribed some low-key meds (ibuprofen and a muscle relaxer) and referred me to an awesome chiropractor right next door.  I got the best night's sleep in recent memory, and the pain seems to have decreased some already.  The office staff is courteous and efficient.  I hated to leave my old doctor, who I'd seen for many years, but she moved her office way out to southeast Gilbert.  Mountain View is just a few miles from my office.  I'm glad I made the change.", "business_id": "yS6tXY9skBQ4eLZLQaDlEg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "m8vVTi2b-SWv3EJrvrruMg", "review_id": "HsgsS9q6lJKrQ1ydcmWAhg", "text": "This doctor's office is AMAZING!! I always see Dr. Collins but have seen others when I'm sick and she's booked. \n\nNot only are they speedy (10 minutes or less in waiting room) but the front office in general is very capable and helpful when any insurance issues have come up. Dr. Collins really cares about you as a person and your overall health and even calls with test results if it's anything out of the norm (or even if I was just a little worried about them).  She also is very personable and non judgmental when I tell her the truth about how many cocktails I indulge in on a weekend - although she continually tries to encourage me to stop having 6 cocktails on a Friday night  I also feel like I can tell her the truth without feeling like I'm in the Principal's office. \n\nBest part by far is when I didn't have health insurance for a few months between jobs they were super accommodating with my cash pay situation, didn't rip me off, and cared enough to tell me exactly where to go for cheaper med prices and weren't so far into in the drug companies pockets like most doctors to insist on pricey meds or name brand medications.\n\np.s. Dr. Collins doesn't accept new patients but if you call and ask her medical assistant they usually can fit you in...", "business_id": "yS6tXY9skBQ4eLZLQaDlEg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gGNAr-cmCQUgA9B0QjVqAg", "review_id": "gCRr4EtJnVJ4Rtea4Q4oPQ", "text": "I met with Doctor Mayy Deadrick a few weeks ago and immediately felt at ease. I can tell that she will be a wonderful family doctor. Best of all, Mountain View is home to several doctors so we should always be able to get in the same day or the day after we get sick. The waiting room felt clean and comfortable too, which is a big plus for any doctor's office.", "business_id": "yS6tXY9skBQ4eLZLQaDlEg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iYkSboOfOfD8-z5ZIwTRCw", "review_id": "DEBzaK-1aFZfCa1_-N2FCg", "text": "If you're looking for a superb doctor who has a wonderful bedside manner, look no further than Dr. Dena Cornelius! She is one of the best, most caring and thorough doctor I've ever had.  She truly cares about her patients, making time to talk to you about all your concerns.  I can't say enough about her and highly recommend her!", "business_id": "yS6tXY9skBQ4eLZLQaDlEg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "41C6eUwQKg9WM0ZPvT2sAA", "review_id": "DiTFmQ2fypDH3qyiNMfsnA", "text": "Searching for a new primary care physician is difficult.  After the first visit, i loved Mountain View Family Physicians, the staff seemed to know their job description (but not go above it to be friendly), I loved the technology, and the doctors seemed to take that extra moment to chat (which is hard to find these days).  \n\nHowever, after four visits, two doctors, four blood samples, four urine samples, and over a week and a half to get results back every time, only to hear a submissive \"everything seems fine, it should go away with time\" each time, I sought a new doctor and was diagnosed with the problem immediately.  \n\nThey seem great, but are missing the most important part.", "business_id": "yS6tXY9skBQ4eLZLQaDlEg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nrs9jqza1TYWxwmXmTqzqA", "review_id": "XcagldZDRAI_9yXNbFHMZA", "text": "I love this place!! I moved here 7 months ago and made an apt with Dr. Mansfield. She is awesome and so is her assistant!!  She's easy to talk to and will do anything to help! I've been a few times and will return again and again!", "business_id": "yS6tXY9skBQ4eLZLQaDlEg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mR7LQurf_awsKqDK46NRew", "review_id": "5cFEyDZsAR2Sr8VO73K4Gw", "text": "Best. Doc's Office. EVER. \n\nMy primary care doc is Dr. Mansfield and she is AMAZING.... as is her assistant. I don't know what I'd do without them. I've also been to other docs if I'm really sick and can't get in to see her, and they've all been great. The front desk staff is very friendly and quick with processing people through. You never have to wait long with an appointment and they have a streamlined process to get people through to a doc quick, but not so quick that you feel like you're just a number. They listen to what you have to say and don't just give you meds for the sake of giving you meds.... which I LOVE! These guys rock!!", "business_id": "yS6tXY9skBQ4eLZLQaDlEg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g6M4XGZXF5-cR63hlZcMCA", "review_id": "_E5tL_rjeltptC1LV_2sZw", "text": "I love this doctors office.  Dr. Mansfield is always willing to listen and is very compassionate.  She is genuinely concerned about her patients and their health.  Whenever you have an urgent matter the office goes above and beyond to make sure you get to see a doctor immediately.  I've been a patient here for about three years and am so glad to have found this doctor.", "business_id": "yS6tXY9skBQ4eLZLQaDlEg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ibfK8z_emnNa57YpLuuPWQ", "review_id": "gF3LkLmWHApJmq1ftrm_AA", "text": "I was recommended to Dr. Bauer by a friend.  The first time I called to get in, I was seen by Dr. Davey because I couldn't get in with Dr. Bauer until the following week.  He told me I had pink eye and gave me antibiotic drops that made my eye feel worse.  As soon as I stopped taking them, my eye felt better.  It must have just been allergies, so kind of a waste.\n\nI recently made an appointment with Dr. Bauer, and this time they were able to get me in within a couple of days!  I didn't have to wait too long, but I thought it was strange when she came in and said 'it's been a long time since I've seen you!'.  I was like, 'uh, I've never seen you.'  Nonetheless, she seemed pretty nice and concerned about my symptoms.  I was having some weird symptoms, which were difficult to diagnose, so she told me that I needed to get ultrasounds and also they'd like to do some blood work.  She told me to go to the waiting area and someone would come get me.  When the gal came to get me, I was trying to chat with her but she seemed like she wanted nothing to do with me and pretty much ignored me.  I didn't like that, considering she was sticking a needle in me (and who likes that??).  After that, she told me I could go, and was left standing there confused.  I thought I needed to get an ultrasound?  Was there paperwork I needed?  Would they tell me where to call?  I waited another 5 minutes to find someone at the front desk and was finally given a paper to bring with me, along with the info for the ultrasound.  I thought that it was strange that no one cared to tell me what I needed to do.  A few days after my ultrasounds, I received a call from the office saying that they received the ultrasounds as well as the results of my blood work.  The blood work all came back fine and there was nothing wrong there, but she wanted me to come back in to discuss the results of my ultrasounds.  Uhhhh... I called right away, totally freaked out about what the results were!  I had to wait two days to get in to see her, and I had nightmares.  It was not fun.  I go to my appointment, and I have to wait 45 minutes before she ever comes in to see me (and I had gone in the middle of my work day!), and what she wanted to 'discuss' with me was................................................ nothing.  The ultrasounds were all  normal and everything looked fine and dandy.  What?!  Why did I have to come in for that???  So I can pay another office visit fee?  I was really disappointed, and really late getting back to the office.  She recommended I go see another doctor and let her know how it goes.  I feel confused and not 100% sure if I'd go back to this doctor :(", "business_id": "yS6tXY9skBQ4eLZLQaDlEg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BiZvuNKi0bs_YwttHhhq4w", "review_id": "XqBYieGijYqgqrzN6GS_3w", "text": "Dr. Bauer had great reviews and so did the facility so this is ultimately why I chose to come here. I haven't had a primary in over 2 years I think and need a referral to an ENT so I decided that I needed to develop a relationship with a Dr. and maintain it since I plan on being here for a while.\n\nThe facility is right down the street from my house so nice and convenient. It is HUGE but they have a map at the entrance of the parking lot. When you walk in, you are immediately greeted by the girls at the front desk. They promptly take your information and have you sign the remaining paperwork if you didn't finish it online. You then wait for another lady to take your co-pay. From what it seems this office runs like a well oiled machine, but I thought it was interesting that the woman was copying the co-pays on paper in an old fashioned receipt book. It didn't take long, so I don't really care, I just would have figured since they have online technology for their patients that they would have something for themselves.\n\nAnyway, a nurse came and got me and did the whole vitals thing and checked height and weight and what not and then I was placed in a room to wait for Dr. Bauer. It took her about 5 minutes and she was in and introducing herself, reviewing my paperwork and talking to me about me. She was really nice and straightforward which I liked - down to business. Please don't take it for her being impersonal because it isn't, shes a busy doctor and wants to give you the best focus she can and I like that.\n\nShe checked me out and everything was fine as I knew and she also quickly gave me a referral for an ENT in the same building and had me request my old records. For a first time visit, this only took 45 minutes which was less than I was expecting.\n\nDr. Bauer and the staff are great and I hope when and if I need anything more serious I can prove them right even further as to how good they are. Hopefully that's not the case but I can already tell they will be awesome.", "business_id": "yS6tXY9skBQ4eLZLQaDlEg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "RT9u4fv8KKEYVaJokCQFuA", "text": "I see Shayna Mansfield and she is a really wonderful doctor. She takes the time to listen to your issues and doesn't push prescriptions on you like so many other doctors. Her assistant is great with follow up and very friendly.\n\nThere have been times when I had to see other doctors (while she was on maternity leave) and they were also pretty great. The facility is easy to find and the check I process is fast and easy (mostly).\nI highly recommend her and Mountain View as a solid PCP/Home Physician office.", "business_id": "yS6tXY9skBQ4eLZLQaDlEg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Uk5DAoM8NJVEfeSVYPpIRg", "review_id": "k_2WZI_abU_ZG73n-nDZaw", "text": "I am shocked over these reviews. I'm going to have to assume its family or something. I was an unfortunate victim of this group of GPs for years. Because of the long list of the things I needed to see Dr. Lyndo for (no longer there) I felt like I couldn't go anywhere else.  I honestly felt trapped.\n\nThis is the wonderful help i've gotten.\nDr Daveys sat outside the examining room talking on the phone about his upcoming vacation for well over 15 minutes while I listened. It had only been an hour wait getting in to examination room.\n\nThe receptionist are the biggest bunch of rude obnoxious.......they have just about done everything but give me the finger. \n\nI can't tell you how many times my insurance company didn't ante up so they will call you up to the front of the waiting area and in front of EVERYONE ask about it and ask quite rudely. Then tell me they \"tried\" to call  so I deserve being called up to the front of the class. So embarrassing, especially when your sick. They even called me up when my husband (who had a different insurance plan) had not paid. AND told me I couldn't see the DR because of it! Thats after I had waited fifteen minutes already. I have no idea what I was supposed to do. Go beat up his insurance company?\n\nThen there was the time I was prescribed medication that sent me to the ER. Wait no hold on there was the TWO times that medication was prescribed to me that sent me to the ER.\n\nAnd the time they told my son he had loose joints when in fact he had scoliosis. Where you get loose joints from curvature of the spine is anyone's guess. \n\nAnd then when Dr. Bauer accused me of being a smoker, when I told her I wasn't. She told me I was lying....because you know thats what I do. Lie to GP's....Its a bit of a sinful delight for me. I always hope it gets me improved care......oh wait. \n\nThe long waits where always enjoyable. If I got out of there in less than a hour it would have seemed nothing short of a miracle. You better plan on a lonnnnnng wait. They are making vacation plans after all. \n\nI could go on for days. This place is awful. **AWFUL***  Please, go somewhere, anywhere else.  The homeless guy on the corner would probably give you better care. He'd be cheaper thats for sure!", "business_id": "yS6tXY9skBQ4eLZLQaDlEg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7bz7S7nQU9kMenVcPsCC_w", "review_id": "iW1R_jKbISYfIVLnob1pTA", "text": "Dr Shayna Mansfield has been my primary care physician since I moved to the valley. She has been outstanding as a doctor and very thorough in her approach with your health. During several visits she asked me a multitude of questions, as well as allowed me to be very open about what was going on. She even said at one point \"I don't know, how do you feel you would like to go about it?\". Humility is amazing, and I am grateful I can have a conversation with her rather than being steamrolled like most other doctors who carry the \"treat 'em and street 'em\" mentality. \n\nAs for he office, there was a little confusion with co pays with the office staff but no big deal. Bear in mind they are transitioning to emr so there is a little lag. They accept blue cross/ blue shield so most things are covered. Waiting room is clean, updated magazines fill most end tables. Parking is easy (I always get lucky with a front row spot). \n\nIf you are looking for a great doctor, then you should defiantly trust dr Mansfield to give you the care you deserve.", "business_id": "yS6tXY9skBQ4eLZLQaDlEg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ucGfMGHDxYCMJ_VLpMjAOw", "review_id": "ljrRXHkuUdCv3qhj3OMMng", "text": "Dr. Gregory Bell is my physician and I would definitely recommend him!!  I would have rated this place a 5 if it were just baed on him.  I can honestly say he is the only dr. that I have ever had that I like and trust!  He actually listens and asks questions and is very smart.  He takes the time to educate me on my health.  I've had asthma my entire life and had other drs try to shove new inhalers on me that I didn't like, didn't work and were very expensive.  Dr. Bell was the first dr to actually run some asthma tests on me and told me that my type of asthma wouldn't be helped by those inhalers anyway.  Great doctor that I trust!\n\nThe office itself is ok.  I've had them mess up my appointments a few times which is frustrating but the dr. has always made sure I can still get in to see him.", "business_id": "yS6tXY9skBQ4eLZLQaDlEg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KqUf3uBah7mdq22dDj3FrQ", "review_id": "BWMR6GdlIZy2udTQ1aPK9Q", "text": "Dr. Gregory Bell is a great doctor,  he took his time and paid attention to every detail. He gave me great alternatives to medications and other options to think about. They also give you a online patient portal to access your medications, order refills etc. I also like that they have their very own lab on site so you can do blood, urine and other types of tests the same day. (Make sure you don't eat for at least an hour before doing this option) the staff was very friendly and I didn't have to wait long at all.", "business_id": "yS6tXY9skBQ4eLZLQaDlEg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VuEz4exG3lBmVmkPvw2eag", "review_id": "txlOs3S6WlvakPH-Ti5krg", "text": "Dr. Mansfield is amazing. She listens and provides valuable feedback and resources. I just moved t the area, and I was worried about finding a new physician. I'm not worried anymore; in fact, I'm going to stick around even though I've moved to Tempe. Fabulous care.", "business_id": "yS6tXY9skBQ4eLZLQaDlEg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XL9D0wXPLcmNox-d9XDfTg", "review_id": "IfkVPKYqFXyk46JP0fyPCw", "text": "This location is fairly clean, decent sized, and easy to get to.  I wish there was a basketball gym.    They need to update a lot of their equipment.", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "llkm_iXQszkN5DZvmqjNqA", "review_id": "hf59qJwDdOFfb8AbUNe2EA", "text": "nice Gym... you can always get on some sort of cardio machine no matter what time of day that you go.  there is a pool and the monthly rate is not too terrible... i find the staff helpful and the place clean.  they could change some of their weight stuff but all and all not a bad place... and they even have a pool!", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2u7v4hKWKv5hzXAGNH-IgA", "review_id": "qgNOh-DAsVV3oDmq9lrG4w", "text": "When I moved to Phoenix from the Bay Area in 2001 this was the closest 24 Hour Fitness to where I was living.  It had just been converted over from The Q and was decidedly more upscale a place than I was used to.\n\nThe downside, though, was that late-night gym-goers were frequently subjected to automobile break-ins.  I'm going to venture a guess that there was a break-in per-month for a while, with some broken glass left next to a parking space for we graveyard gym rats to see.\n\nThe place was frequently dead from around 2-4am, so that was the best time to go IMHO.  Depending on the time of year, various high school and college athletes would work out there, making for quite a mix of characters.  On more the one occasion there were tales of celebrities stopping by, but I never saw anyone famous (well, I saw Ross Shimabuku there once... he's a sports caster for Channel 3).\n\nThe two-level layout gives a sense that the place is huge, but the actual weights and machines are in a pretty standard amount of space-- even a little cramped.  They removed the tanning booth area and that freed up some space on the free weight side.  They do have the two aerobics rooms (or they did, anyway), and the spare spinning room, so overall the upstairs layout is decent.\n\nFinally, over the course of a few days I did see new equipment being brought in, maybe a year after the conversion, but I can see where some older stuff might have stuck around.", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "bFEiJ10hTDK093CvvKLtVQ", "text": "3.5 Stars.  Having been to many 24 Hour Fitness locations, this one is my usual stomping ground.  This location is just OK.  Other \"Sports\" locations here and in CA are newer and hence - cleaner, larger and with better equipment.\n\nThis gym does offer decent equipment, but they could use a few more ab machines, some 40 pound dumbbells, and like someone else said -- a basketball court.  A number of 40 pound dumbbells have been missing for a while - like someone stole them, wtf? They also offer a number of extras - from the pool, spa, sauna, large aerobic rooms, chiropractor, and massage (extra charges of course).\n\nThe crowd here is typical of the area -- a mix of Central Phoenix/East Phoenix yuppies, local celebrities, soccer moms, and h.s./college students.\n\nLike most gyms in existence, they suffer from the after work crowd.  And sometimes in the crazy days of January and February parking (even with the large lot) can be impossible - I've turned around and gone home on a few ocassions.  But if you avoid those times, you will be fine.", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "gq_G5VCDziyEV2-bzGuqzw", "review_id": "JX7cdcoUG6rwopoC2RMotQ", "text": "Wow, I think this is probably the filthiest gym I've ever been to. I guess I'm charmed in that respect, as not only all other reviewers have mentioned its marginal cleanliness, but I was given the EXTREME narrow eyes by my gym partner for mentioning it. We used a really fun machine (the ONLY saving grace of this gym) that kicks ass, literally, and the first thing I noticed was that the foot pads had major dirt and grime buildup... yuck. Made me wonder the last time someone went through there with a little 409. The shower and locker room facilities were ridiculously dated, and perhaps even more annoying than any of these factors combined was the relentless and shameless advertisements everywhere. Tanning booths, vitamins, massage, towels? Jesus Christ, someone just get me to the YMCA!", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "5TZeEoJv2kWafHEdAL0_fQ", "text": "I don't really like this gym. With that said, I signed up to give myself more cardio options. From machines (which I never use) to classes, I wanted a wider range of possibilities when breaking a sweat. I never intended to use their weight machines, although I do find them to be clunky and cumbersome. Low grade, if you ask me. I find it amusing that when given the tour, the sales guy said, \"We color coordinate our machines, so you know which ones go with which muscle group.\" They should have a giant poster to serve as a key. Uhm, what does purple mean again? \n\nIn any case, I signed up for cardio classes, thinking I missed kickboxing and I wanted to try group yoga/pilates. That's when I noticed they host other classes, too, like full-body weights and aerobics. I haven't tried either, to be honest. You see, as luck would have it, I discovered spin class. Not just any spin class, either - spin class with Jonathan. How do I know he's the best? I took classes with other instructors, too, and while I did get a great workout, I didn't feel as alive or revitalized afterwards. You see, Jonathan plays what many people would call \"techno.\" From Tomcraft to Van Dyk, this man plays some great tunes... all the more better to cycle to! So, I'm hooked. I must admit that. Plus, he's funny (if not a bit like a coach), who loves his Patriots and Red Sox. (Fine with me!)\n\nI want to like the other class, especially so I feel like I'm getting the most out of my monthly $24 dues. But, c'mon, the turbo kickboxing is a joke. Sure, I take it from time-to-time so that I get off my lazy bum and burn a little extra calories. But, geez. I always laugh at myself during the class (which can be a good thing, I guess). Talk about feeling like a moron! From jumping jacks and stupid \"sports movements,\" this isn't kickboxing. Of course, I took a \"real\" kickboxing class last year, so forgive me if my expectations are higher than most. But, whatever... I can't complain too much since I still go once in a while. What can I say? I like throwing punches.\n\nI also did yoga here once. I found it to be very pleasant, even for a weekend morning when I would prefer to be sleeping off a hangover. The instructor was calming, very clear in his explanations and, I must admit, the most flexible man I've ever seen. He bended in ways I didn't think were possible! That's also when I found out that I'm not very flexible. I could benefit from doing more yoga (and pilates), so I'm glad the gym offers these two group activities.\n\nOh, and did I mention there's a swimming pool, hot tub, suana AND steam room? Yeah, that's cool, I think. I need to try them all one of these days, don't I? \n\nI guess for $24 you do get alot out of this gym. I guess I wish it was more comfortable and inviting. It just seems overly bright and ugly, not to mention some of the staff and gym-goers give me the creeps. Oh, and parking absolutely sucks sometimes when you arrive after work between 5 and 7 p.m.\n\nBut, let's be honest here. I never really was a gym person. I guess as you get older and stop playing sports, you have limited options. And well, getting fat and lazy just isn't one of them!", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 11, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "lE_QUvwoWrFxcDWx32Romg", "text": "This place is getting seriously demoted. \n\nFor the second time, I have been turned away from my absolute fave cardio class because it has filled up to capacity 45 minutes before it starts. What? Really? Does this mean I have to speed up my after-work rush just to ensure I can write my name down on their sign-in sheet? That's bogus. \n\nWhat a fiasco. The last time the class filled up, I went up to see for myself. So many regulars, who said they signed up, were without spots. That's when one went down to get the sign-in sheet and an employee. Good for her. \n\nTotal chaos. When I asked the front desk what I needed to reserve my spot, chick-a-boo behind the counter had no clue. Then the guy who pulled out a binder really wasn't any better. I wanted to know the process. Don't just tell me to sign-up and pay a $1. I want to know how the system works, man! I said, \"Good to know for future reference,\" then I left. It's also good to know that you MUST reserve a spot IN PERSON so they can take your dollar. I don't trust them. They'd probably lose my information and I'd get screwed over, again. \n\nI don't use the machines there because they're shitty. I go for the one or two cardio classes that I absolutely love - because of the instructors. Everything else creeps me out, even the female locker room. \n\nPlus, the one time I asked the front counter staff about a personal trainer, she had NO IDEA their names. I tried to describe the one I saw upstairs working out with a client. He was doing moves I used to do, ones that really focus on stability and strength. I thought, \"He looks like he knows his stuff, and I have free sessions here I still haven't used. Oh, why not?\" Well, chick-a-boo had no clue. \"Go look over there at the board. They have their photos up.\" That didn't help me, because I didn't really see the trainer on the board. Maybe he was new or he cut his hair. I don't know... How f'n annoying. It reminds me of when I first joined and asked for a trainer to give me a call. Nobody did. Suckas.\n\nI hate this place. I hate going here, but I can't resist because of the cardio classes I love so much. ARRRRGH. It just sucks squirrel nuts that I have to show up AT LEAST an hour before class just to get a spot!", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qsXEnltTbbFRQ_FgWZimxA", "review_id": "hnwiZAY07xSnwbk1ACzXVw", "text": "I've been a 24 Hour Fitness member for the last 10 years.  This location is better than the average 24 Hour Fitness location.  The parking is great except on the busiest times of the week, between 5-7pm.  The location is very convenient for me.  The selection of weight machines, free weights is also decent.  Not the biggest selection but not the smallest, either.  The selection of classes are also good although the classes can be a bit more frequent.  \n\nThe sauna, steam room, and pool are also in good shape.  The steam room tends to be offline when some people throw water on the thermostat and blow out the fuse.  The pool is also a salt-water pool, which makes a big difference.\n\nThe lockers were recently redone, with much larger lockers.  The showers are in need of updating, with better showerheads.  They can also use better-smelling cleaning solutions.\n\nThe staff at this location are generally friendly, helpful.  And the sales folks seem to be less pushy over the years.\n\nThe Kid's Club room is very large and comfortable for kids 7 and younger. \n\nBottom line:  If you're looking for a decent place to work out, lose weight, and the flexibility of using other locations, 24 Hour Fitness should suit you pretty well.", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rWFCaDU05dUelPe8gFtJvg", "review_id": "taIiv3nRW6b6V29DGyuCOw", "text": "I go here 5 days a week for an hour somewhere between the hours of 5am-7am. \n\nIts dirty. The cardio equipment is usually broken or about to be broken. Bikes missing pedals. Treadmills with torn pads or that literally stop moving at speed randomly in workout. \n\nMorning staff cares none about faulty equipment.\n\nEverytime it rains, the floor floods and no one cares or fixes it. The next year its still flooding. Didn't you notice you had to shut down half the weight area floor because of the last drizzle?!?\n\nThe only reason I keep coming back is because its open when I need it to be.", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AVCBC2G5RjJM8tu_PebFPw", "review_id": "raaH2O1gL1H712CjHv_lwQ", "text": "Not the newest or the nicest but, everything you need and usually no wait for machines. The staff is super nice and there are magazines to read while your there. If they could just turn up the AC a little bit and put ESPN on more than two of the TVs.", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rWFCaDU05dUelPe8gFtJvg", "review_id": "8L3yEVOxNZn33UMWOdfEtg", "text": "some equipment just goes missing, too. my boyfriend says the scale in the mens locker room has been missing for 2 months, randomly. one day i noticed someone using the gym's jump ropes and decided the next day i would do that because it looked nice and intense. next day = all jump ropes gone! no reason... they never came back either so i just bought my own and bring it there. \n\ni asked the front desk about it, they said \"oh, we need a code to get in to the equipment rooms.\" and i was like \"well, can you get it or ask someone to open it?\" and the response was \"well, i dont really know which trainers are here right now, so i dont know.\" and i was like \"nevermind\" -- no point in pressuring an obviously unmotivated employee.\n\nalthough the skinny hispanic guy that looks like he thinks hip hop is super cool thats there in pre-6am hours is fabulous. he remembers your name, inquires as to why you are late, asks why your workout was so short today if you leave too early, etc. great guy. he's young, i dont know his name, but someone should notice that he's a great employee. hes the type of person that, at first glance, you would think he would be an idiot or lazy - but definitely not.", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZXXNfqQfydJFLAqBtzwM-Q", "review_id": "aWeCdOVvzTsEdZaf8bhVOw", "text": "Wow, I don't see what all the horrible reviews are about. I switched here from LA Fitness and am so much happier. I never received the high pressure sales tactics for memberships or trainers that I did at LA Fitness. I like the layout and it's not overcrowded. Seriously, you get what you pay for. I don't expect a top notch towel service gym for this rate..but....I get the equipment I need, the service I like and have no complaints.", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RyzzI97Vq4IelbSp5wwGtg", "review_id": "kSJ-ZDH5bOdOm9wdWL1Xqw", "text": "I go to a lot of 24 Hour Fitness locations across the valley, and this definitely is not a favorite of mine. I also have gone to the locations since I lived in TX, so for about 6 years now. \n\nThis location is a bit run-down compared to the nice newer gyms (8th St in Mesa, Metroplex off the 17; Chandler, Gilbert, etc), and the machines are not always up to speed. There are several treadmills that say \"Error 7\" after a few minutes, yet they're always broken.  I have had to hop on and off several treadmills to finally find one that works.  There are always machines broken. I have been injured on and off and could only use a recumbent bike. One's resistance was off and kept slipping, making a workout impossible. Another one was incredibly wobbly, then by the time I got on a bike that worked, an older man gave me the stink eye for taking \"his bike\" that apparently he was used to having daily. Out of the nine or 10 stepmills, at least several don't function quite right (either wobbly or go too fast) and several have a sign on them saying that they are under repair. \n\nThe Pros:\n- Classes are fun, almost always. The yoga, pilates, Zumba, and kickboxing classes are tons of fun with great instructors, although I don't think there are any true-yoga yoga instructors at this location. The cycle classes are a lot of fun. Go to Carolyn or Anne's cycle classes if you can. I have been going for almost two years and absolutely love these classes!\n\n- Medium crowded. I can usually find a machine, for the most part. This gym seems to attract the over-40/50 Arcadia crowd, and the gym gets really busy around 10/11 am on weekdays. Sometimes the bikes are all full at those times.  \n\n*If you want in a cycle/spin class especially on Wednesday, Friday, (9:30am) or Saturday mornings (8:30am), you have to get to the gym at least an hour early to get a pass.   I hear that the evening classes are packed too.  \n\n- Parking is decent and in a good spot if you want to shop before or after in that Arcadia/Camelback area - close to the 20th Street shops.  However, in the evenings, I have attended yoga and had to park in the lot to the north of the gym (more exercise!) \n\n- There is an entire aerobics room with equipment such as medicine balls, weights, and mats to go do your own thing, which is nice. \n\n- Childcare (not sure of the hours)\n\nThe Cons:\n- Some of the instructors are friendly and others are not. It depends on which class.   Sometimes the front desk people greet me, sometimes not at all. \n\n- Some classes can get super packed to the point  almost too close for comfort.  \n\n- In the cycle room if you have sensitive ears like me, the music can seem really really loud. (But always a fun class) \n\n- The weights area can get really crowded, and some of those guys take up several machines at once or just sit on a bench staring into space for 10 minutes. \n\n- Cardio machines are often not working. Although it's likely I can find one, there are often \"sorry this machine is under repair\" signs on several pieces of equipment.  The StepMills are popular, and there are at least three to four not working at any one time, plus some of them are weird and jerky, so I don't bother.  Also, the elliptical machines and treadmills are often not in best shape, so I have to keep switching machines to find one that works.  \n\n- Some machines are outdated. \n\n- The locker room is sometimes a bit grungy and often overly hot, because the a/c doesn't work in there. Some of the cycle class crew had said that there were some thefts in the locker room. \n\n- There were a few weekends where the A/C was leaking water all over the area where the treadmills are located.  Also the A/C has not always worked in cycle room (ick!)\n\n- The room where one can go and stretch, etc. is often packed to where one cannot find a spot to do any sort of exercises. \n\nCompared to many other nicer newer gyms in the valley, this one could use some updates and a bit more friendliness.", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "F6QsMoJdvtohlbnST-fDyQ", "review_id": "jo0SznJNUwDguXSZccfqKA", "text": "Love 24 hour fitness! Very clean and they are always cleaning it.    The best part is is classes ,so many to choose from. The pool is very nice and i have even taken the water aerobics class. It is fun even with the older folks.  The instructors never push you more than you should do. There are locations everywhere,so if you don't have time to go to the class in your area you can travel to another for the class you want. LOVE ,LOVE ,LOVE the sauna and steam room . For the price you cannot get a better deal.", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 8, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "xg4AdOGHFxJyWByFbG8stA", "review_id": "23898U8GwUggj6oRB0h8Zw", "text": "What do you get when you mix the smell of mold with the smell of 6-month-old sweat? This 24 Hour Fitness location\n\nI started to feel ill after only 10 minutes of breathing in that horrible smell!\n\nEverything from the stationary bikes to the sanitizer dispensers are in disrepair.\n\nI hope to be updating my review soon with more stars, but things are only getting worse at this juncture.", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2h0A-NirfNl2p2SquFWYHQ", "review_id": "CHi2xjEvV_DzuQOMXTtC-g", "text": "I feel like I've entered an 80s gym!  Once you've been to a brand new 24 Hour location its had to visit one of their old locations.  This location is somewhat close to my house but I only go if I really want to work out.  Most of the treadmills don't work and a couple of the ellipticals make squeaking noises.  I wish and hope there's some upgrades planned for this location soon.", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-JqYtB1-ncAiBP4HchtccQ", "review_id": "68mtI1gQODcn1vjGlSPudQ", "text": "I've definitely been to better gyms.  It seems that half of the treadmills and ellipticals are not working, which can make a trip to the gym a waste of time if you go after work.  Several times this summer, the A/C was broken, which makes for a not-so-great workout during the Arizona summer.  Even when the A/C is working, it's leaking water all over the floor, which means that several treadmills are unavailable because the staff has to rope-off the area to prevent people from slipping on the floor.\n\nI will say that the staff are friendly and the weight machines are functional and spread out enough so that you don't feel like you are working out on top of someone else.  \n\nHopefully they can figure out how to prevent so many machines from breaking because it can be extremely frustrating.", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Re0o1s5YZow-F_8zeegM6w", "review_id": "vn0IFf8KAWk7eydCutCaFA", "text": "I have been going to this 24 H location for two years. When I started it was decent, now it is terrible. Downhill all together. \n\nHalf the cardio equipment is broken on a daily basis, the smell is terrible in there, always out of sanitizer and paper towels, the front desk clerks are somber and unattentive. The AC was broken on and off throughout the AZ summer and the front desk would deny it was broken one day, then the next day a different person would admit it was broken and in process of being fixed. That whole ordeal lasted a few weeks. \n\nThe only positive is the classes. They are always enjoyable and the instructors are great!", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RP4BXE-IW_NHkBZRge6cQA", "review_id": "aIVXmbXdlH98OsOGZcpsfw", "text": "If Kurt Cobain had been here in the summer time, he would have sang \"Smells Like Athlete's Foot.\" Thank goodness, he lived in the Northwest.\n\nThis 24-Hour Fitness, especially the men's locker room, is disgusting. I took a shower once after a good workout and I had to count the years from my last tetanus shot. Filthy, shaky, rusty partitions in the shower. \n\nThe rest of the gym has an \"I love the 80's\" vibe. It's one pastel short of a Richard Simmons' color scheme. There were gym rats who perspire so much at stationary bikes that sweat drips from the machine and forms a pool on the floor. If you have an over-active sweat glands, please have the courtesy to wipe. \n\nWorst of all, on my fourth (and last) visit, a petty thief broke my locker and stole all my cash. I reported the incident, filled up a form, and got valuable advice: \"Don't use combination lock, it's easy to break.\" \n\nUmmm...really? When some gym members have bolt cutters instead of fitness gloves, it's time to move on to a different gym.", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8KmHPVzyBW45_tXX8zU5mA", "review_id": "PhDOnZAGI_W-0OKyPaLG9w", "text": "Too bad there's not an option for no stars. The only thing more atrocious than the fungal smell and lack of working equipment at this gym is the customer service. Today I cancelled my entire family's membership because I've had enough. After touring three other local gyms - I'm willing to pay the extra money to switch to one that gives a crap about its customers. Having had my membership for 11 years it's a sad move, especially since I pay peanuts - but it's just NOT worth the headache of working out here. When the manager accused me of lying about my child's age, I went back home and brought back her birth certificate to prove I wasn't lying, and still I remained a customer. When the manager bitched at me about not answering the overhead page when it CLEARLY states on the app (in permanent marker) that they MUST call me on my cellular because I am hard of hearing and I run plugged into my iPhone, I stayed a member. Now they're saying I haven't paid up my account even though I have a RECEIPT in my possession from last week, when I paid in person. If this is how they treat loyalty, I'd hate to see how they piss on everyone else. Take my advice - pay the extra few bucks and switch to Gold's, LA, or ANYWHERE else.", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IA-cJHXFFzzB0x4nieISVA", "review_id": "UxJZEVaDUX3QMxapub1Jsw", "text": "Thank you 24 hour fitness for helping me get fit! I could not be happier with the wonderful teachers and friendly staff. Taking my yoga skills to the next level thanks to instructors Brijet and Dave. Namaste!", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NuqhtLMkotzYnGiuKY2nEQ", "review_id": "lPKrq7ImctukGRn0VFvYnQ", "text": "The only reason I remained a member here for a year was solely because of the location. As far as price goes, no complaints. But a lot of the equipment is outdated and there is always at least one piece of equipment broken. The gym in general does not feel clean. I would avoid the men's room at all cost. And the free weight area always had a very distinct smell of urine and mold.\nThe trainers were always friendly and would say \"hi\" but the front desk staff generally seemed more concerned with their conversations amongst themselves then acknowledging members. \n When it was finally time for me to move and cancel my membership it took almost a month to get it done. Their first excuse was sorry there's not a manager on duty, it was a Saturday afternoon.. The second time I was given a phone number to call after 3 tries and 20plus minutes of holding I tried going back in again. The third time I tried the front desk guy said \"Just go work out and afterwards you can cancel\" An 45 minutes later... \"Oh sorry the manager stepped out you can come back later today if you want to cancel.\" This place could not be more poorly run. Other then the convenient location and hours there is not much else positive to say about this gym. I would never recommend this gym to anyone.", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wDc9XUTLEyxOM-Xm7DUE_A", "review_id": "SIFjWGAI5BJm8Al88VFUvw", "text": "Have been going to this gym off and on for over 2 years.  Employees are always friendly, greet and say goodbye every time I work out.  The gym is huge, has a full pool, sauna, steam room, locker room downstairs. Upstairs is a huge weight, machine, cardio area, and 3 rooms where they hold classes.  Also a daycare area for those of you with kids.  There's plenty of free weights if you're hardcore and a bunch of machines if you aren't.  I love the gym, the reason I didn't give it more stars is due to how ridiculously crowded it always is.  There's a few hours a day when its not super busy, but I'm mostly waiting for machines or benches.  Another drawback of the gym is how terrible the bathroom smells consistently.  Overall good gym, every machine and feature you could want, but good luck accessing these most of the day due to how busy the gym always is.", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "58YQSpx5Ct8W3HxFhNs-Lw", "review_id": "F_duv3U3pvIz_Vh-H8X1Bw", "text": "I agree with a lot of the other reviewers.  The ONLY reasons I continue to come here is 1. location and 2. price.  I would be willing to sacrifice paying more for a gym that was closer to my house then come here if I had too.  \n\nThe classes WERE great up until this year.  They have redone the class schedule so none of the classes are offered at 6:30.  Why they cancelled classes that were full on a regular basis? I have no idea.  My favorite class is TurboKick, which is now down to only one day a week at 5:30.  \n\nThe decor is stuck in the 80's, the cardio equipment is a mess.  There have been MULTIPLE occasions where I literally changed elliptical machines 3x before I found one that wasn't broken, and the locker rooms always smell \"damp.\"\n\nI'm shocked that with this being a large corporate chain, they wouldn't do anything to make some improvements.  About a year ago they implemented finger scanning check in and now they are re-doing the parking lot.  Love that they are fixing everything but the things that actually affect customers the most!\n\nI am considering driving the 15 min extra and going to the Dobson Rd location until my membership runs out.", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eW4vCMTztkzfOY18AXPOgw", "review_id": "UhIwmWQ1foAdviNC8w0gZw", "text": "Can I give it no stars? Worst gym. Cardio equipment is old and usually broken. Everything usually broken. Staff sucks. Center caps from my wheels were stolen from the crappy parking lot.", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VSJPVG2xSftbKmDULnpHbA", "review_id": "sGHbIjAiT33ZnqdhUIqSMA", "text": "This place is dump. The air filter above the pool has an inch of dust on it. The tow lights in the steam room do not even work. On e light fixture has been almost pulled off the wall. The Jacuzzi water is disgusting. \nThis company does not care at all several of us have told them several times to get it fixed. They just blow us off. Don't join this place!!! I would rather see them go out of business so  a good company would buy it.", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3IvLtjTkLs_B1FexZwHkRQ", "review_id": "ful-l8UrdFw3uVn4A9CPgQ", "text": "This place has a great location and I can't complain about the price, but it is gross.  Really, it is gross and broken down.  There is always broken equipment.  You may have to hop machines a few times just to find one that functions.  They stopped giving you a towel so no one wipes down the equipment...ewww!  They never have paper towels or sanitizer in a place that is full of bodily fluids...ewwww again!  I remember the good old days back when it was \"the Q\" club...clean and fresh.  Can't someone please buy these exercise slumlords out and bring back the good old days!!!", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sR7pGk5Rs4Qs9laIKJR2Tw", "review_id": "rn5XGUK9JytszbFHVfe-1w", "text": "Old equipment that is usually broken. There is ALWAYS at least one broken machine, usually cardio. The place is very dirty and smelly. The AC never seems to be working. The front desk staff are usually to busy being on their cell phones or talking to other staff to acknowledge you.  I'm considering driving to 43 ave and bell. That is a nice one!", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Aaafbip-U2aeTXbvinBLiA", "review_id": "BN1lT3VmJP6-P2766fd_Qw", "text": "Location is the ONLY reason I go to this gym and I've been going to this location and others for the past five years.  This past fall, I had gone to the gym after a few months hiatus.  I was on the treadmill for 30 minutes then went back to my locker.  It was broken into.  My purse and phone were taken but not my car keys or Smart Water.  I guess the robber must have seen what I drove (hint: it's probably an inside job )  There were only 2 staff members on site, both young men-no women on staff (hint: hint: it's probably an inside job then) A police officer did come and I reported the robbery which was the 3rd in two weeks!  The next day, I spoke with the manager.  The same speech he's probably have told others, you can tell the bottom line is the only thing he cares about.  I lost everything plus a $100 bill which was my b-day money and I've spent over a few grand for membership.  I did receive a refund for 3 months but still REALLY!  'Well you shouldn't leave stuff in the locker.  These people go to gym to gym.  We have signs that tell you not to leave items in the lockers\"...ummm it was locked and I've been going here for over four years and have never had an issue until now. If you are having robberies, you NEED to tell people not just a sign!  Plus one of the staff told me they were having major issues this past fall...umm that's not someone from the outside that's a staff member doing the robberies!  I found out last week there were MORE robberies!  So if you are looking for a gym, move on and go somewhere else.  It's not the cleanest gym but I like the sauna and that's about it! And then I get a call that they found my purse and calendar in a locker.  The manager never followed up with me and when I got my items they were sfuffed in a drawer and the staff member didn't even seem to care.  I think it's time for a new staff and management!", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j7WF7O7LF7C75xu6gpoXYA", "review_id": "LYYbpSF5EfLDnThaar_lrQ", "text": "Overall good place to workout, place is a bit old. Plenty of machines, dumbells and cardio equipment. They have steam room, sauna, spa and a good sized pool, I liked the lighting, its not too bright as all the other 24 Hr Fitness I've been to. The locker room is big and spacious. They even have a cross-fit-ish area at the entrance with huge truck tires. Good location too on Camelback and 32nd.", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uBp2Jmip2qXQ0iWHUDY9sQ", "review_id": "dDEY3jpnBfGHYqwLOyo-cw", "text": "This location started out as The Q, has been around for a couple of decades and unfortunately is showing its age. \n\nI considered giving just one star, but it does seem like they've finally started to update this place by doing stuff like removing the unnecessary upstairs desk and replacing all of the old TVs with modern flat screens.\n\nHowever, they still need to go a lot further. I wish they would just close down for a week, completely clean, and repaint the entire place with a new color scheme that doesn't give me flashbacks to the 90s. They also need to fix the tile in the sauna and improve the lighting throughout so it doesn't seem so dingy.\n\nEither that or just tear the place down and build a whole new gym.\n\nHonestly, if it wasn't for Mickey's Thursday night yoga class I'm not sure I'd make the effort to come to this location.", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DfVhEfh6KUxHrDbs57zYGg", "review_id": "jCRHu5mwWBsIxa1DKtX1RA", "text": "The location is pretty much the only reason I stick with this place-it's right around the corner from my house...\nthe is always a couple broken machines and the place is smelly (not like typical gym smell because I'm a practical person, I realize people sweat...I'm talking needs to be cleaned smell) and couldn't be paid enough to use the locker room.\nAdditionally, there have been a lot of reports lately about cars being broken into and theft. However, the staff is very nice and I get the workout I need so I'll be sticking with it for a while.", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sj2Z2KJy10dHutXE8YNyKQ", "review_id": "r83CFsPg_3JVIm0DqWIqNQ", "text": "ZUMBA. Tony, Brandon & RyRy are the fantastic!  I recently moved back to Phoenix from San Diego and even though I have been doing Zumba for a few years, every class is different.  These guys are fun, energetic, motivating, have great play lists and easy to follow, even if you are new to Zumba. I love their classes!!", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-uOFapDvyzcyc0pXmI2noA", "review_id": "sR0_7_w-xpyocx2tClM3vg", "text": "Place is dated. There are always multiple machines broken and when machines break, they are not repaired for quite a long period of time.  Maintenance is clearly not a priority. I inquired as to why maintenance was not a priority but received no response.   Do not join unless you get tour with manager  and discuss maintenance with manager and get comfortable the situation will change.  You do get access at other clubs around country, so I am able to go to other 24 hour fitness facilities and have found other facilities much more acceptable.", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KOTS0wdQOBCd4zEEufsmvw", "review_id": "3ixkhTG3Z_n-a7XZKa35xw", "text": "This is my first time to this 24..I just moved here from Cali, and I am use to half of the equipment being broken. So far so good. It is clean compared to what I am use to, and doesn't have a strange odor. It definitely does the job for what I need. Though its a little far for my taste, it will now be my home gym.", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4vnij-2RnyrXdy_HP29loA", "review_id": "vWYkpR0lSC30yhnrRR-0DQ", "text": "I've been training with Brian for about 6 weeks.  So far, I've lost 10 pounds and am so much more toned.  My workouts are never the same.  I feel better than I have in a long time and I actually enjoy working out now!", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "02Z_0WQGr6lLVqbsWtEdng", "review_id": "1BOWS9uDqD8ZVI63Eq0Qgg", "text": "First time at this 24. This place is falling apart. The steam room smells like piss. The sauna is dark and creepy with the boards in the ceiling falling out. Doesn't seem like it's been cleaned or anyone's given a sh*t about  this gym in a while. For shame 24 hour fitness. Also. In California this would be considered a super sport, what the point of a wet area if you don't offer a towel service??", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VSq1r3-du0Exs1fxl18yag", "review_id": "yQdOvypf8D_1fe1gYbMwjw", "text": "I joined the club about a month ago and continued to be impressed.  The club is clean and machines are always in working order. I am very impressed with the staff, from those at the front desk to trainers and managers. I had an interesting experience that illustrates the caliber of those at the facility -- those who work there and those who work out. I accidentally left my tablet on one of the machines when I finished my workout.  I immediately called when I got home and the tablet was where I had left it. I doubt if this would have been the situation at any other sports club!", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "A_I0AuTKmwfL76T4EzlMIw", "review_id": "m0yPAPwPKGlpL0U2S3CQoQ", "text": "I'm getting married this year and subsequently need to wear a wedding dress.... and look good in it. Joined the gym and signed up for personal training with Andrew F. The gym itself has what I need to get a good workout in. The staff is ALWAYS so friendly. I've never had a problem with unavailable equipment or space. Andrew F. as a personal trainer has been great. He always has a great attitude, and can put a smile on my face even when the going gets tough. Every session is different and I always leave feeling accomplished. He is great with making sure I have the proper body mechanics and modifies exercises for me if need be. \n\nI'm getting stronger, I feel better about myself, and I am excited to shop for a wedding dress now! Thanks Andrew F. and 24 Hr fitness :)", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Xpg-v0vUg2vPNQqwStkGCQ", "review_id": "0OZIHLP0u7phg8snPwaiZg", "text": "I've been a member of 24 Hour Fitness for a little over 4 years.  I go to the Camelback location 6 days a week.  The club changed management sometime last fall and I've seen a noticeable improvement.  Machines still break frequently, but they are usually repaired in a timely fashion.  If I notice something is broken, I just let the front desk know and they are very helpful.  I used to see so many \"out of order\" signs on the cardio equipment and I'm seeing less and less nowadays.  The bathrooms leave something to be desired.  There have been long-standing issues with backed up sinks and broken toilets in the women's restroom.  I've had my locker broken in to twice (once in Oct 2011 and once in May 2013) so now I just change at work and keep my bag with me rather than leaving it in a locker.  Management is aware of the theft problems, as they have hired security to patrol the parking lot and installed cameras.  It seems they are doing everything they can since obviously installing cameras in the locker rooms isn't an option.  I think theft is an issue in most gym locker rooms, so this isn't unique to 24 Hour Fitness or the Camelback location.  I can't complain at all about the staff.  Everyone is very nice and more than willing to help you.  Some of them even take the time to learn your name.  I wish I could remember some of their names so I could give them credit on yelp.  Anyway...overall, I would recommend 24 Hour Fitness if you're looking for a no frills gym.", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ADQwDSEQ9tzr68SX7K3k5Q", "review_id": "UD4eTXflxsHKBc4_Dz9T5g", "text": "While this place does offer day care, is spacious, has the classes, & everything else it could be cleaner.  Its in a very nice area of Phoenix so I'd expect the expectations to be a bit higher. The place for the most part seemed clean but they could've done better. The day I went was stuffy and warm, wth you have a bunch of people working out and creating so much heat", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H7OGq5Upv2FwuSORESv6Kg", "review_id": "nALlKTb19MXiWPyZQqCTSA", "text": "Carpet is torn up, locker rooms are in a sever need of a remodel from 1986. Equipment is old and there are always 5-7 machines broke. Seriously, this should be the crown jewel for Phoenix area 24 hour fitness gyms. Especially for the area. What a let down.", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "giPXxkQyyVhkvfqas2o6fw", "review_id": "r4_QHfnlUO8F4zQBGBi44A", "text": "What a cluster and a fiasco to get I to a class...people have old passes and different passes which mess up the number of people for the class. 3 of is tried to go to cycle class and didn't get a bike even with a pass and our name on the list. This is the worst location in the valley. I drove 10 mikes to get here...thanks for nothing you guys! I'm sticking to scottsdale. Just wish they had more options for cycle...", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GnLW0116uCkllWMF5L2-cg", "review_id": "1PMmPuwLOFnl-n3R1tNBHA", "text": "As an 8-year vet here its obviously a good enough spot to stay a member, but unfortunately the facility ins constantly deteriorating at a faster rate than its being fixed.  With the constant new members, you would think the sign-up fees could help pay for some remodeling!", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Yd2EYrXC2ZtpDi6nOGQbZg", "review_id": "pp4MnRtDl5EtDDs9HwyRTA", "text": "I came from golds where I was forced into a contract without my knowledge. The staff is really friendly, and the trainer Ryan is really helpful. I like that there's kids care for me and my husband. I like the classes, the instructors are high energy, and the classes are never too full. The staff is always walking around picking up trash, and re-racking weights which is really nice to see. I also like the sauna!", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "MHQQadI61XUbPWuQ95P4GQ", "review_id": "XYEXYLVQLUTVxfcwJvyyPw", "text": "I do like 24 Hour Fitness as a whole, but service at this location is a problem. Poor staff training? High turnover? Lack of communication? Probably all of the above. \n\nUpon signing up with 24, I made it clear that I was on the fence between 24 and LA Fitness -- the latter is a block from my house. The sales lady told me that LA Fitness makes you sign a contract and that was the major difference. My fault for not verifying this. It is NOT true. LA Fitness does not lock you in to a contract. Sad that 24 Hour Fitness staff is talking so poorly about their competitors. Just be fair and honest. \n\nI have personally come in twice looking for information about training (even spoke with a manager one time). There wasn't anyone available either visit. No problem. Left my information and waited. The last time was over two weeks ago. Still no response. I'm assuming their personal trainers are too busy to take on new clients. You'll have to go elsewhere if that's what you're looking for. \n\nLast week I went to a class on a Thursday evening. But the instructor did not show up. No one on staff knew where she was. Plus you have to pay extra money and sign up ahead of times for certain classes. This isn't noted on their website or on the app. I had no idea until I got out of bed early on a Saturday morning, pumped and motivated, and went to the gym. Sadly I was told I could not attend without preregistering and paying. No idea which classes this rule applies to. The front desk attendant didn't give me much information either, only telling me to try to come half an hour early to get a spot. No thank you. I drove up to the Bell location where they gladly took me with no reservation or fee on a Saturday.\n\nI've learned that if you come in late, like after 9pm, it's dirty. I'm guessing staff is limited at this point. Paper towels and sanitizing spray run out, meaning no one cleans equipment. So gross. \n\nThus far, this seems to be the only location that's run so poorly, in my experience. That's what you get with a typical box-style corporate gym I guess.", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YLKaJCQ88tg9GcpNwBdihA", "review_id": "5uRHP20j4NJQbr6L9ZwObA", "text": "Maybe I come from an area with a lot of crappy 24s....but I thought this one was pretty nice. It was pretty big too...I was almost going to drive another 10 miles to a different one because of the 2.5 stars on Yelp. \n\n2 fitness rooms for various courses. Not something I see much in California. This is a 2 story fitness center. Lower levels house the care center, pool and locker rooms and upstairs with the fitness rooms, weights, and cardio machinery. Plenty of parking outside. Unlike the California 24s I'm use to, they do not lock up the bodypump weights and even have jump ropes for your usage. Thumbs up!", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t1ruJsjLUzfcLKH1gy6GbA", "review_id": "sqqNNhmIGCeA2LBZ5dj_Iw", "text": "This review is for one of the trainers Ian S. I have been working with him once a week for a few months. I was nervous about having a trainer since I was still recovering from ACL surgery last year but Ian is very knowledgeable about sports injuries and has really accelerated my recovery process. His workouts are challenging and effective and he has really helped me tone up and increase my overall fitness level. Highly recommend!", "business_id": "k8Y7aXXA8BFcn5CillHFYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9Z05mtXrXJ-22PElwp1ahA", "review_id": "dXCEgZ8O7hLYquVRRaDDmg", "text": "I defy anyone to find a civil, knowledgeable human being who works in this place. I'd rather be stuck in Newark Airport than shop here.", "business_id": "DC77ROlgfnpxQNFKQbbpnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2006-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 9, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "sgk5D5gHvfuaiqtdxs8Y2Q", "text": "Most of us know what a shimmy is. Right? Upper torso, moving quickly back and forth, usually in a dance number. Hopefully a hot chick with equally hot boobies. Yes, I said boobies. Sure sign of my gayness. But a shim? How many of you know what a shim is? Hmmm? A shim is a small wooden plank I use to steady a wobbly table. And I looked high and low for these babies. Finally, I found them at Home Depot. Now, I have to agree with Calamari F. , navigating construction riddled Central Avenue is easier than getting in, finding a parking spot, and getting out of this disastrous slab of asphalt. Employees have always been helpful. I also get Velcro straps to tie back drapes here. Two teeny tiny little items in a massive sea of plywood, glass and doors and Delores (yes, she had a tool belt and mullet. Really. ) was able to find them quickly. I still prefer Ace Hardware. But Home Depot came through and steadied and neatened my world.", "business_id": "DC77ROlgfnpxQNFKQbbpnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sEWeeq41k4ohBz4jS_iGRw", "review_id": "-g55cAQGu7U9oKC99gKU6Q", "text": "I come here all the time and I think this is the poorest quality HD I've been to in the valley.  \n\nAsk someone for help and 99% of the time you hear \"This isn't my area I can't help you\".  Why don't they just put that phrase on the buttons they wear?\n\nYeah they have just about everything for your fixer upper projects around the house, but the service blows.", "business_id": "DC77ROlgfnpxQNFKQbbpnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "BbplVa4Ogawqkr1QC9mq8w", "text": "Once I was afraid, I was petrified... But now that I am officially a home owner, Home Depot has become my best friend!! \n\nI see some complaints about the helpfulness of the employees, but every time I have been to this location everyone is nice and helpful. I knew nothing about paint and the gentlemen working the paint counter helped explain the type of roller I would need for the bricks vs. drywall and also explained about primers.\n\nI find the prices here to be pretty reasonable and they do price matching. I'm sure that is something every HD does, though.\n\nI am also really pleased that they are open until 10pm during the week. I was watching HGTV last night and got the overwhelming desire to go to Home Depot, but it was after 8pm and I was afraid I missed my chance. NOPE! Thanks to the auto attendant I was pleasantly informed that I could come look at doors and grills and shower heads and flowers until 10pm!\n\nI'm sure I will see you in a few days, HD!", "business_id": "DC77ROlgfnpxQNFKQbbpnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pU2lBD_W3VNvpzKZsRzi2A", "review_id": "MLnZBTLhGaUKF6oq8DFlsg", "text": "i love home depot. and i am there very often.\n\neverybody at this location and every location i have gone to is always a little too helpful/bothersome... and more so, if i am there solo.\n\nBUT, avoid this location if you're looking for any type of cutting services for lumber. there machine has been broken since october.", "business_id": "DC77ROlgfnpxQNFKQbbpnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pU2lBD_W3VNvpzKZsRzi2A", "review_id": "aJFa9eKZ5xiRLad152QsGg", "text": "home depot has contacted me and i was told the lumber cutting equipment is back in working order..\n\ni cannot confirm this, but i hope it is, as this is the home depot closest to my flat!", "business_id": "DC77ROlgfnpxQNFKQbbpnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hC3XkU_GzvypLHfkX6770g", "review_id": "yXLipONED_58EmVhGJXmkg", "text": "I think the service at Lowe's is consistently so much better then Home Depot, but this Home Depot is the closest home improvement store to where I live.  I went in today asking if they had free standing fans.  The women pointed at one type of box fan on an end cap.  I asked her if there were any others and her response was, \"No, it is August, what do you expect?  You should have bought one in June.\"\nYou know what i expect?  I expect a store to stock the things they sell, and not give me attitude when they don't have what I need, but I guess that is to much to ask of Home Depot.", "business_id": "DC77ROlgfnpxQNFKQbbpnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9Y0HHmmDdNLpflYXY-lMBg", "review_id": "GgkIufBWWWKhJ9HkEjBTJQ", "text": "Well half of going to the depot is knowing who you're talking to...  I go to HD, usually this location, about as often as most yelpers go to restaurants. And like the names of restauranteers, bartenders, and servers that I so often see dropped around here...I could drop the names of those at HD that would NEVER tell me \"that is not my area.\"   Seriously I've been coming for years I feel like I have known \"generations of employees\"  and a large percentage have been awesome, the rest are average...I have never had one employee be rude to me, but maybe that is because I do not enter the conversation like an ass.\n\nWhich brings me to the other half of a successful trip to HD.  Knowing what you're talking about.  Since most yelpers enter hardware stores about as much as they wash their car I completely understand that you might not have the first half...but if you ask your questions with\n\n1) Humility and Honesty - if you act like you know it all why would they think they need to go out of their way to help you.\n\n2) Realistic Expectations - They are knowledgeable of their products, not of your project or thought process.  The only way they can help find you a solution is if you can explain the problem and what you are looking for in an end result.\n\nThis store in particular seems to have a better selection of building materials than other HDs in central Phoenix.  However as one would expect with no Lowes nearby to compete with its selection of Home Finishings is fairly limited.   Lets all remember it is a corporation...so you know I'd love to go else where.  My favorite local alternatives are Evergreen Hardware and Heldt Lumber but these have limited hours and selection, so that brings back to HD regularly.\n\nOK I'll drop those names...special thanks to:\nJohn (that use to work in tool rentals)\nDavid (in plumbing)\nSam (that use to work in flooring)\nThe Steves (mostly in building materials but i seem to find helpful new ones all the time)\nWendell (in paint)\nCasey (who works a little all over but mans the self checkout regularly)\nDawn (who later replaced John)\nand several others you always make my visits enjoyable.", "business_id": "DC77ROlgfnpxQNFKQbbpnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ST8Yzlk2MqKlcaLqL2djBg", "review_id": "YULIbIjV8fMbwo9bYxoYsQ", "text": "normally, i love/hate going to the home depot. everytime i go, i get so many ideas of what i want to do to my home and yard, buy a bunch of stuff, then spend the next 8 weekends cursing wildly in the yard for starting yet another project. \n\nalso, going to home depot has always been stressful. i pretty much know how to do most anything, but i still need help finding the right pieces and parts (because i often overlook small details like measurements and sizes and thus wind up going back several times to get the right thing). it would be so much easier if a depot employee would just help me out a little. \n\nwell, this time i got lucky. gardening. not a strong suit but i'm tenacious and damnit, i will get it to grow one way or the other. still, this time, i didn't need help with my choices, but while loading a bag of sand into the truck, those darn paper bags...one of them burst. luckily Gabriel, one of the associates in the garden center must have overheard my F-bomb and came out with a shovel and broom. he first offered to go get me another bag, but it was my fault, so i would've felt guilty. when i declined, he helped me refill the bag almost down to the very last grain, duct taped the hell out of it, and all of it with a smile. \n\ni'll have to change my regular depot to this one if that's the kind of service they offer!", "business_id": "DC77ROlgfnpxQNFKQbbpnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ND95DgvN7ba8MabfXE3lsw", "review_id": "D0AJ66ndkYFqffUYGV1eAw", "text": "As of late part of my Saturday morning ritual has been to stop off at Home Depot. I have a decent sized back yard that was just screaming for a few upgrades. \n\nMy first trip I was in search of a gas grill. The associate that was helping me was super enthusiastic! She totally got in to the hunt for the perfect grill. She was also kind enough to help me carry my treasure trove to the return counter for checkout, since I was parked on that end of the lot. The customer service was excellent. \n\nFor the past several weekends I've needed odds and ends for the container garden I've begun. The potting soil, plants and pots are all very reasonably priced. Another win for me is that the three plants I bought at Home Depot (cucumber, Thai chili and habenero) are alive and flourishing. Anyone that has ever bought a plant from a big box retailer will understand how nice this is. \n\nSo, great customer service coupled with excellent and reasonably priced selection? See ya next Saturday, Home Depot!", "business_id": "DC77ROlgfnpxQNFKQbbpnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7zDqr2I0-xpw9HF5Ha54cA", "review_id": "aggI_LDcmYzd0m9wBAStSg", "text": "Home Depot!!!!!!!!!!!!\n\nIt's a big store.\nWith lots of stuff.\nI go there.\nWhen I can't find enough.\n\nAt Ace Hardware :)\n\nFor serious though, this is my second option to smaller hardware stores. I've gotten some nice stuff from this store, but help is usually impossible to find and when you think you find it, you usually wait awhile before you really find it. But they have nearly everything and I can always head there when I'm in a bind.", "business_id": "DC77ROlgfnpxQNFKQbbpnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1MGIoKLw1oq8HR15DsIUXg", "review_id": "Q3K4C5uqmXKsg6ui0wSwIA", "text": "We were on a mission to find insulation that was not cellulose or fiberglass. We found a company online that sells polyester so headed here to find out if they could order it for us. Turns out they could and we ordered enough for our attic and were happy they could help us. However, when it came in, it was not as much as we ordered and the contractor we worked with at the pro desk was \"no longer with the company\" (although I swear he answered the phone once or twice when I called our new contact Denise, who was lovely). The insulation also came in and was the 24\" not the 16\" we ordered, making so much extra work for us when laying down 1700 square feet of it. They refunded us the amount from the bags we didn't get, because they tried to get them but after the company said that aren't making it anymore (something about \"demand\" even though we had just ordered 32 bags!). I was impressed with Denise, and the man who helped us load all of our insulation in the truck, but was not impressed with Mac who did not order us enough and did not get us the right size.", "business_id": "DC77ROlgfnpxQNFKQbbpnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8LAf67lQTjtsS98E55MYrg", "review_id": "18pTt8pZarb53cyK5DSyrQ", "text": "Total lack of staffing you can walk all over this store and not find an employee. Its dirty, disorganized, and most the time you are left to having to use self checkout, the have virtually no carts or trollys. To top that off you get accosted by illegal immigrants as drive in to the parking lot and while leaving.", "business_id": "DC77ROlgfnpxQNFKQbbpnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wNqwKWaRjClmcKsoJJRFow", "review_id": "CEJxy8KMyzc9j3R5RbOu1Q", "text": "I don't understand the negative reviews on Yelp about the staff. Every time I go in there, the staff usually approach me and ask if I need help finding something and they're always VERY friendly and helpful.  Other than that, it's Home Depot: a vast temple of tools, appliances, hardware and other goodies.They convenient hours because sometimes I just want to complete a project on a Saturday and they're open 'til 9! I usually spend more than I plan to because they have so much cool stuff. I just wish it were a LITTLE closer to my home.", "business_id": "DC77ROlgfnpxQNFKQbbpnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7o7MF9B9lxcWupE8jiLOaQ", "review_id": "vibiUyASZMfoYq1lwlt6OQ", "text": "This is a fairly good home depot. It has a lot of construction type materials and I have heard it is the biggest home depot in Arizona. The only problem with the store itself is that sometimes it doesn't have as much \"home decor\" (lighting options, window treatment, etc) type items as other home depots I've been to. \n\nThe staff is usually fairly nice and knowledgeable. The rental department seems to have lots of options, which can be good for the bigger jobs around the house. The parking lot isn't the best, but that's not really their fault. I've had a few interesting incidents there, but none related to the store.", "business_id": "DC77ROlgfnpxQNFKQbbpnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "kffxYQVQsEpF1DVlQlcGCg", "review_id": "kYFzmcbHyFrjfmgRfby9sQ", "text": "I visit a lot of Home Depots. They  do carry a lot of things made in China, which is not always good when you are trying to build things. They won't last.\nSo the solution to that is you must read the labels.\n I do purchase a lot of Items here though. So they must be doing something right!\n The very best thing about Home Depot is the great return policy.  If something breaks, or you bought too many, or it is just not right they take it back. WIthout a lot of drama. I really like them for that, and that is why I really like to shop here. \nLots of parking in the lot. The staff is very helpful and friendly.", "business_id": "DC77ROlgfnpxQNFKQbbpnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kk05snSafuIFK0lsxoMNzA", "review_id": "ddEUgMmlTpzVpZx7OkJQpQ", "text": "Extremely helpful and positive staff. Did an online order for pickup and then did some miscellaneous shopping.  Special thanks to Tracie at the customer service desk who directed us away from and to items that were better suited for the job we were doing.", "business_id": "DC77ROlgfnpxQNFKQbbpnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QsZ2rTMWptZsL5N-Sba6-A", "review_id": "apED1caTacoWmc2VRpNJ2w", "text": "I had a really great trip to Home Depot in East Phx. A very nice guy named Rene went out of his way to help me install my headlight. He invited me to bring my bike inside and located all the necessary parts. He then installed my headlight with me! All this for the cost of parts, about $2.\n\nI always have a great experience here, but this was off the charts.", "business_id": "DC77ROlgfnpxQNFKQbbpnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YdsG6qN_PaAwyQ7p95Jf0Q", "review_id": "30yggfahXJ-K_NF65Np6fA", "text": "The Asst Mgr, Roddy went above and beyond in helping me to resolve an issue with homedepot.com. Thanks to his exceptional customer service, and patience with this extremely upset customer, I will continue using Home Depot as my supplier. Great Job", "business_id": "DC77ROlgfnpxQNFKQbbpnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9UNGbiE9k0fvMpCMJp0Gww", "review_id": "fhpAKZliWnQCG0sFIiS_FA", "text": "Home depot is essential if you own a home.  I lived at this place during our renovations.  Lots of helpful employees.  They even let you bring your dog inside!\n\n  If you need to hire some extra hands there are lots of 'employees' waiting outside in the parking lot.  I wouldn't recommend hiring them.", "business_id": "DC77ROlgfnpxQNFKQbbpnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9tXL9eJNIi9SL5pdCYeyZQ", "review_id": "qUFisX7rEk2xO5hXmGXOag", "text": "I really love the home depot in Chandler -- this one seems poorly run, in a very sketchy part of town, and always... always... always packed. It's literally the only home depot for 20 miles, aside from the one in Metrocenter *shudder!*. \n\nI literally only go here because I have to, but I try and keep my head down.", "business_id": "DC77ROlgfnpxQNFKQbbpnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vEMGGQD6cwpSHhcvxhN2dQ", "review_id": "L5zPSfGPsWfSOrE39-W2MA", "text": "This location is a total war zone and no one knows what they are doing. Its almost like a Home depot in Mexico City... if there is such a thing. You have to take a number in the paint department... almost like a deli in New York, to get any service. And also, my brother was trying to fix an aquarium crack and the dude recommended LIQUID NAILS??? Literally, I'm standing next to the guy about to crack up. Carpenters use that like caulk to hang crown moldings or whatever. Good grief. And at the checkout, some crackhead sprinted right past us with some electrical parts or hardware and bolted right out the front door. Noone did anything. Its basically a free-for-all and I dont even know why we bothered to pay. As a plus, they do have like 100 day-laborers chilling in the parking lot, if you need help with anything and dont mind hiring Mexican felons, I suppose.", "business_id": "DC77ROlgfnpxQNFKQbbpnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q6FaSZpCtVv7PXECwDL1bg", "review_id": "MsieEthY50OfZOYiaX2fDw", "text": "I shop here all the time since I live close by. I have already written a review for this home depot. Now I need to contact yelp find out what is happening to my reviews.\n\nDepending on what time of day you shop here, you will always be lucky enough to find day laborers loitering at the entrance. You'll know your shopping experience is complete when you return to your car to find someone begging for spare change \"to catch the bus\".", "business_id": "DC77ROlgfnpxQNFKQbbpnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iZtveTtgf6ZMd6Ym2HK8Ig", "review_id": "vfxGV1q_rcaSgHFUS90vNg", "text": "WHOA!  I felt so taken care of at this Home Depot!! :)\n\nThe Boy asked me to stop and pick up 2 gallons of paint on my way home because he'd run out.  As soon as I got to the paint aisle and had a gallon in each hand, he called and asked that I actually buy 5 gallons of paint - better to have too much than run out again. :) Not even thinking about it, I put my 2 gallons back, grabbed the handle of a 5 gallon bucket of paint, and started walking down the aisle to get it tinted.  I didn't get very far before I realized how heavy the stupid thing was and wondered how I would make it all the way to the car, let alone get it more than 3 inches off the ground and IN to the car.  Just then, Friendly Guy #1 from the paint section came down the aisle and asked if I needed help.  YES PLEASE!  He carried the bucket to the tinting area and I went off in search of a cart.  Once my paint was ready, Friendly Guy #1 loaded it onto my cart, told me to have a nice day, and off I went to check out.\n\nAs I pushed my cart to the check out, I slowed by the self-checkout lanes - wondering if I could scan the bucket without having to lift it.  Friendly Guy #2 running the self-checkout area spotted me and said, \"Let me help you!\" He motioned to one of the registers and then scanned it with his scanner.  Voila!  Then Friendly Guy #2 told me to have a nice day, and I was off!  I was pretty stoked at this point because now all I had to do was get it in the car! :)\n\nEnter Friendly Guy #3.  The second I walked out the door, before I even got my sunglasses on, Friendly Guy #3 spots me and offers to help load the paint into my car.  He helped pull the cart to my car and loaded it up for me.  Then HE told me to have a nice day and off he went (returning my empty cart for me).  \n\nThanks to The Boy, I frequent a lot of different Home Depots and Lowe's locations.  I'm usually not impressed with their customer service because, let's face it - they're guys helping guys...conversations are stereotypically short and to the point with very few niceties.  The 3 (count them - 3) guys that helped me today were nothing but genuinely friendly.  I would gladly go back without The Boy in tow and feel comfortable knowing at least some of their guys are the good ones there and actually want to help me. :)  (Wish I'd caught their names....I think I was just too busy counting my lucky stars that I didn't have to lift that stupid bucket....)", "business_id": "DC77ROlgfnpxQNFKQbbpnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0kR-7Lz6JVrE1WgoTkRyrA", "review_id": "-2137QEwdG48LWN7Uzt9ZQ", "text": "I would much rather write a positive review than a negative one, but my experience here was beyond unacceptable, so I felt I had the responsibility to report. \nI recently rented a lawn mower from this store. The employe I dealt with told me the $75 deposit would be refunded with cash upon return. \nI returned to find a different employe who informed me that the policy was actually refunding my card at days end. \nI explained that I was told differently, he offered neither apology nor explanation, just told me to check back tomorrow. \nNo refund the next day. No refund the day after. In the meantime, I had a returned check at my bank due to funds not being there (thanks HD) and incurred a $35 fee. So I returned, was given the run around and demanded a manager. This guy was worse than his employees! Told me \"if you can't afford the deposit, maybe you should rent elsewhere!\" He then promised to refund my card that day and I left. Well well well, imagine my surprise when checking my account the next morning, I discovered not a credit, but another $75 charge! And with this, another $35 back fee! \nNeedless to say, I angrily returned to speak with the HD manager, and he rudely informed me it was out of his hands and I had to call corporate headquarters. Thanks to the fraud department at my bank, I finally got my money back, but it took 4 weeks, and $70 in bank fees. The initial cost of rental was great, but due to misinformed employees and a careless manager, the experience cost me $70 extra, countless hours of my life, and a world of frustration. I have nothing positive to say about this place, and highly encourage anyone renting equipment to go anywhere else for higher quality products and customer service that would surely dwarf that of Home Depot", "business_id": "DC77ROlgfnpxQNFKQbbpnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "45V7-1r79DEG0HbuaKYIlg", "review_id": "OZt9HgQ_BFeJGVnNHv3EyA", "text": "Absolutely adore the staff here!\n\nI was hesitant to go on a holiday weekend - the parking lot here and huge crowds and children running amok are not a few of my favorite things.\n\nBut - I had a wild hair to transplant some of my houseplants. I needed potting soil, new containers and a few new plants.\n\nThere were several parking spots open right in front of the garden center. Score!\nAnd while I've always been impressed with the knowledge, friendliness and availability of the staff here, this last trip was awesome! I have to admit - I felt like one of the \"pretty people!\" The men in the garden center were flirting with me and basically tripping over each other to answer my questions and point me to everything I needed. It was a great ego boost - which I didn't see coming from a mile away.\n\nThat said - I got everything I went in for, spent less than I'd budgeted, my plants look great and happy and healthy, and I got to feel hot in the process! WIN!", "business_id": "DC77ROlgfnpxQNFKQbbpnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YdsG6qN_PaAwyQ7p95Jf0Q", "review_id": "svml1EcYikblyOoP0AwI2Q", "text": "Had a great experience AGAIN here thanks to Denise at the pro desk. I am a small purchaser related to most pros, but still spend a good chunk of change at this HD and I wanted to know how to make the most of my budget. She explained the spend level I needed to reach discounts and also how the bulk buying worked. Great help for my future jobs!  Thanks!", "business_id": "DC77ROlgfnpxQNFKQbbpnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nVvblLURuLLhn7KilbbsjA", "review_id": "_b5zHIyC6jZsVlVn4hmWTQ", "text": "I just hope Home Depot gives John Trevillion employee of the decade! I bought a few duplexes in Phoenix that needed some quick repairs and I was on a tight schedule as I live out of state. John was able to assist me in every department from appliances to paint to gardening. His expertise in all my home needs was a fabulous surprise as I don't normally get good service from Home Depot.\nI give 5 stars to John....Home Depot in general not so much. John, I hope you are working this weekend as I am flying in to do a few more projects.", "business_id": "DC77ROlgfnpxQNFKQbbpnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NNdfPF-UhvLB8FxbsuSC5A", "review_id": "zEhycGJdrpyYghV337zZWg", "text": "Went there last night to get my home key made.  Saw a uniformed Phoenix Police officer in the store.  Not sure if this is a one-time thing or they always have an officer on-duty.  But overall service was great and fast.  Definitely a place to go to for all your hands on projects.", "business_id": "DC77ROlgfnpxQNFKQbbpnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KoplwVOqt46ON4MWnTb_4g", "review_id": "odBvG4n2Ch4E2QH6k4RAgA", "text": "Have you ever noticed how some Home Depot's are better then others? I have spent more time then I would like to admit checking out our fair city's Home Depot's, and this one is a three star. It's my \"neighborhood\" Depot, so I wish it was better, but it just isn't. If you go out to some of the nicer suburbs you will find stuff that this store doesn't carry. The Thomas Road location is strictly \"Home Depot Special.\"  \n\nDon't get me wrong, they have the basics. Whether you are rewiring your air conditioner, or building a 12,000 square foot addition, they will have the basics to get the job done. They just won't have anything extra like lighting fixtures that don't look like they came from a Motel 6, or patio pavers any different from the Del Taco down the street. There also won't be anybody around to help you if you are wondering the difference between Douglas fir and pine. This store is very busy, and customer service is more reactive then proactive. Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable here, once you get them, they are just so busy it is usually difficult to catch somebody. I will keep shopping here because it is closer then other Home Depots, but I will keep dreaming of the day when it will be better.", "business_id": "DC77ROlgfnpxQNFKQbbpnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sggoFiOABNt6ChYaw7hNVw", "review_id": "cLjsEumA6wrSsrimlxz5jQ", "text": "The customer service including that of the manager Jeff at this Home Depot is the worst I've every received.  I was contacted to pick up a door that I had ordered.  After waiting for an hour, the staff including the manager running the store finally figured out that the someone had set the door up front in customer service (where the rep who called me said it would be) dahhh.  When I commented on how ignorant everyone was the manager started threatening me and I thought I was going to have to call the police.  I have written a letter to corporate about this store and manager.  If you must shop at Home Depot make sure it isn't this one unless you are experienced in Martial Arts.  It truly is the ghetto and the staff reflect it.", "business_id": "DC77ROlgfnpxQNFKQbbpnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r7X11ig6Dn-Mw62ZbWj8QQ", "review_id": "dT5FuTLPsRH_1JT32Ga55A", "text": "What great customer service!   Gentleman named, Tevin, answered a bunch of questions I had, helped me find my materials, checked me out, and....even helped me get everything into vehicle.  That kind of customer service is almost extinct and he should be recognized for his effort and professionalism.", "business_id": "DC77ROlgfnpxQNFKQbbpnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w-q8xsQAFVt3vcx-TYV8RA", "review_id": "dDQN3EO5TevbegZcR1zrmw", "text": "This review is just about the paint department, only.  The workers in that department there are phenomenal but the lack of staffing in the paint department is ridiculous.  You can count on them to do their best,  but it is hard to deal with.  I used to be in there a lot.  All of the workers bust their guts trying to get the orders out and correct.  They are exceptionally helpful and try their best.  Apparently, the management (or corporate) doesn't care, or doesn't want to retrain and hire more workers to cover the paint department, or doesn't want to pay, or doesn't care if they have workers comp claims or whatever.  That is a tough department with high volume.  If you go for paint, try for Friday nights or some other off time, due to the backlog.  Whenever possible,  I have moved my purchases over to another specialty paint store only due to the lack of staffing at Home Depot on Thomas Road.", "business_id": "DC77ROlgfnpxQNFKQbbpnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gzJpPaHN-NXBkAZcZri3hw", "review_id": "Mv7FRv0geUBzxMAKt0cdXA", "text": "The staff here is wonderful. I'm never left to fend myself. (Otherwise I'd be stranded like a deer in the headlights...in the hardware aisle or something equally overwhelming.) I only come here under duress. The place is huge! (And I'm very lazy.) With every visit I've been assisted almost immediately without having to ask.\n\nWhy? It turns out if you just stand there with your mouth open the employees notice. They fawn over you and will escort you to whatever you need.\n\nPurchasing paint can actually be fun. (I hate doing this activity as well.) They're more than eager (and somehow happy) to assist in paint suggestions. I need a boyfriend to show more interest.\n\nIt has taken me two years of regular visits to write this review? Why? (Well, as stated previously I'm very lazy. And busy eating Bon Bons.) Today, however, Home Depot knocked it out of the ballpark. A purchase made, via phone, for a microwave was seamlessly executed. The company outsourced by Home Depot & General Electric is *amazing*. \n\nThis is the review I wrote for Barlow Company:\nhttp://www.yelp.com/biz/barlows-distribution-and-storage-tolleson?hrid=JFZS2VLYPQNR7ukX-C_9ng\n\nI was expecting the worst. A day wasted and mess left everywhere. NOPE. On time, efficient and polite team. Thank you Home Depot for everything!", "business_id": "DC77ROlgfnpxQNFKQbbpnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7izaZThzAWk2UjrDTL849w", "review_id": "ZbSLbPWeDfSL1HxyiSRqEg", "text": "This is a little hockey dive-bar located in the Arcadia area.  TV screens hang above the bar & as you look behind the bar you can see the hockey rink and players.  Enternaining as the other review said.  I had Dunkel Hefeweisen and my girlfriend had a Corona.  Good times as a group of kids played Rock Band and sang off-key Nirvana covers.  I like this little hidden place.  Just be prepared - it's your average little bar for the average Joe guy.", "business_id": "yb17xHvhDJthJGS10uhFeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "hq0WUfau1Mh3GyHn8oVdNQ", "review_id": "GMm0xFMRArZX7lztrWPG8Q", "text": "One of my new favorite neighborhood bars! \n\nWe had a Canada Day shindig here and it's a great little neighborhood bar with fair drink prices and super friendly bar staff. You'd never know that there's a bar inside when you get to the parking lot behind the Ice Rink - just look for the signs on the top of the building. \n\nThey have lots of TVs for hockey fans and the bar looks right out onto the ice so you can watch people skate. They had a great jukebox and the Rockband kit so you can rock out with all your newest bar friends. \n\nFor food selection you have BBQ, BBQ, or BBQ...either beef, pork, or chicken, with a side for $6.50. Tasty stuff! Great beer selection including Molson Canadian or Labatt Blue.", "business_id": "yb17xHvhDJthJGS10uhFeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "MUHoBFzwRoXpCpgYSN8KRA", "review_id": "puQfBsjPEL3sHvMgjw5Xcg", "text": "CHEAP drink specials, except for the bad beer selection.  Good selection of sports on the TV above the huge windows facing the rink.  Bar tender remembered my name (I'm going to pretend it wasn't my awful drink choice of the night that was memorable) off my card after I closed out and went ice skating for almost 2 hours.  Minus one star for the annoying middle-age couples who got a little too into their darts game.  Here's a few tips for people like me who are easily lost: there is a bathroom in here, near the fireplace.  Walk down behind the bar stools to get across the bar, thereby avoiding the darts games.  Park in the front, in front of the ice rink, and walk down the dark alley to access the place - apparently if you park behind the place, your car will be broken into.  Just another sign of a great dive bar!", "business_id": "yb17xHvhDJthJGS10uhFeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 9, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "WWxCMDn8rVHIrIFoKRcRDg", "review_id": "1EzZ5i4IcLNIyCVrfM0d9A", "text": "Ice House Tavern is a dive bar with character.\n\nBehind the bar is a large plexiglass wall with the Arcadia ice rink on the other side. The coolness of this is that you can sit at the bar and watch hockey or ice-skating while you drink. When we first arrived, there was a hockey game in mid-swing. There were multiple occurrences of goal shots gone wide, with a final destination of smacking against the back of the plexiglass bar wall near us. I found this to be highly entertaining, but it could definitely cause some people to get startled, so you might not want to sit directly at the bar if there is a hockey game on-going and you are easily spooked.\n\nThey've got darts, video games, plenty of seating and a good bottled beer selection. I wish they had a good micro-brew on tap, but alas, I settled for the bottle route. Thankfully, they've got some awesome bottled beers, like the 22 oz Arrogant Bastard Ale from Stone Brewery and Kiltlifter from Four Peaks.\n\nCool (literally) & unique dive bar. Check it out and then test your luck out on the ice.\n\nP.S. The place can be a bit difficult to find if you don't know where it is. Drive to the left of Wal-mart and into the back alley area, passing Arcadia Ice Rink & then make a left. You'll see banners at the top of the end of the first building. That's the spot. Enter on the side.", "business_id": "yb17xHvhDJthJGS10uhFeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "YzNZNgpOy9tthDnczS_ajg", "review_id": "Dy6mO9S0Ebx6S92A1EtlPA", "text": "I used to work for the owner when he was GM of another bar so I'm a little biased but I had a great time here and have been meaning to go back ever since. The draft beer selection isn't great but the prices more than make up for it.  Plus, Hockey easily triumphs all other sports when it comes to being the most entertaining to watch while getting drunk, in my opinion. I mean, cmon, baseball? If I wanted to watch a bunch of roided up dudes standing around doing nothing I would just drink in Scottsdale. Ice Hockey [sign for greater than that for some reason Yelp doesn't allow] Scottsdale.  Clearly", "business_id": "yb17xHvhDJthJGS10uhFeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "A_O8wZOsMTPwyeYA4-Rsow", "review_id": "CkPFsn2IA74EGG1jxwW73Q", "text": "Ummm ... I don't even know where to start (or end) ... I mean it's a freakin' bar, in an Ice Rink, in the middle of the desert. The bar is set so that the main focus is on the ice rink. But as of this writing they are starting to book some cool local bands ...\n\nIt's super cool (both meanings) and I've yet to see a band here so I'll reserve my definitive judgment until then ... but its certainly an original in the Valley.", "business_id": "yb17xHvhDJthJGS10uhFeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_uL7OiQSfNsCd60DrAf7qQ", "review_id": "HbbM0DaO1lb46vWRvmYGww", "text": "The Ice House is great! \n\nWhether you are looking for a small dive bar close to home, a place to hang after a movie or while your kid is playing hockey, or to see a live band. The owner has done a great job making everyone feel at home and welcome. They have a great beer and liquor selection. I believe that they have dart leagues too if that is something you are interested in. \n\nGo check it out for yourself. It is a little hard to find the first time, it is all the way in the back of the shopping center just west of the movie theater. Have fun and let me know what you think! :-)", "business_id": "yb17xHvhDJthJGS10uhFeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f3LA83yEEBMj9q92H28O7w", "review_id": "4HUcgdeClFfUH_Atq35edA", "text": "Not a bad dive bar.  Being able to see the ice surface is unique for this part of the world (not back home) but not being able to get to the area directly is a travesty.", "business_id": "yb17xHvhDJthJGS10uhFeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 8, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "kfJC_crlXCUQ-UgXNR04Ew", "text": "My name is Amy and I'm a comedian.  (\"Hi, AMY!\")  I perform here about once a month and it's one of my favorite spots to make people laugh.\nThis is a bar.  Behind an ice rink.  The wall behind the bar is the plexiglass of the ice rink.  One time, while I was on stage, a puck hit the glass.  Freaked me the you-know-what out.  I thought I'd been shot.  But I hadn't.  Lucky for you.\nI don't drink, so I have no idea about specials, what's on tap, blah blah blah.\nI can tell you this:  The service is amazing (and CUTE!) and the place is clean.  I judge.  I judge you on your bathroom.  This bathroom is clean.  \nThe comedy show is every Wednesday night.  It's free.  If you're lucky, you'll see me there.  Making people laugh.", "business_id": "yb17xHvhDJthJGS10uhFeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TzqhAY2Bjsa6Kp_pCvRLHg", "review_id": "ShOaANCjyfhP14sLjDeewA", "text": "First off I would have never found this if it wasn't for yelp so thanks for that. It is not seen from the road and is located behind the arcadia ice rink. \n\nSecond, pretty bitchin place. All of the reviews are accurate about the plexi glass wall viewing of the rink. Its interesting and I have never seen anything like it. \n\nThird, they have live local bands on Friday and Saturday night for a low $4. It is noisey so if your looking for a quiet time I don't recommend it for you. \n\nLast but not least, cheap drinks and nice tender!!", "business_id": "yb17xHvhDJthJGS10uhFeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bYdUMQluPbp_zbIs_RLYDQ", "review_id": "G75YCmQDvMjI4kd5aFBZbg", "text": "This may be one of the best cheap bars in Phoenix. The first time I went I fell in love...and then I went back. The second time I went was on a steamy  Sunday with my best friend. What I didn't learn the first time I went is that they will let you you grill your own food (outside), they have a smoking patio, and they frequently serve free food.\n\nReally, what is better than a bar that has a decent beer selection, lets you watch live hockey, AND lets you grill your own steak freeof charge?", "business_id": "yb17xHvhDJthJGS10uhFeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O-wq7pT2L5ODKJ7gO_90ew", "review_id": "LX58vyOOR--m8p_ASyOUwQ", "text": "This is one of the best overall bars in Phoenix. Free popcorn, free steel-tip darts, and one of the best beer selections I have seen. You can watch every NHL and NFL game here all while watching a live hockey game on the ice directly behind the bar. Where else can you see that? Live local music on Fridays and Saturdays. Support the local bands! Dogfish Head and Molson Canadian, enough said.", "business_id": "yb17xHvhDJthJGS10uhFeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "mqyH3CqjMufsm5FccDrjLA", "review_id": "R1S71r2JcW-GJqa-cXrtHQ", "text": "LOVE IT! What more can a girl ask for besides drinking cheap Stella's and watching middle aged men slam into the plexi glass wall of the bar.  Yes, this bar is actually attached to the hockey rink!  \n\nInstead of paying for the pros just come to Ice House and drink better beer at lower prices and watch more entertaining games (less skilled = more fights)!  The occasional whack of the puck hitting the glass tends to startle even the guy with the biggest bar tab into a moment of sobriety.  Or if you're me you just spill a bit of beer down your shirt and hope you aren't sipping it the next time a puck bangs into the glass :) \n\nThe crowd at Ice Tavern is hilarious and rowdy (in a good way, not in a frat boy way).  The bartender was awesome... so awesome that when I left my ID there (dive bar pub crawl = less careful with nuances like ID's and wallets) I got a free drink when I came to fetch it because I have the DONOR sticker on my license.  How great.", "business_id": "yb17xHvhDJthJGS10uhFeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "CBQMNyvBvm-97rPAo-H3HA", "review_id": "NIUj6uPAwi-elQmQZmESvw", "text": "my favorite free (aka... illegal) online sports streaming site was becoming unreliable this past season and i couldn't take it any longer. when i ended up at the ice tavern on a blind date i knew the second i walked in the door i had hit the jackpot (oh oh i mean the hockey jackpot... not the dating jackpot) you never would have known it though... i dragged that date out till the last second of the last game on that night, i was in hockey heaven! (my sincerest apologies to that gentleman..... )\n\nANYWAYS... 5 flat screens on which HOCKEY GAMES get precedence.... imagine that!! one of them usually has a basketball game or something else on but i've never seen a bartender be anything but accommodating (though usually the most popular game as decided by amount of viewers gets sound preference). on that note, all the bartenders are super friendly and personable.\n\nthough they do have popcorn/candy/bags of nuts.... the only thing i originally disliked about this place was their lack of a real food menu as i tend to enjoy some wings with my beer and hockey! then one night in walks a pizza delivery guy who calls out a name and order. seriously... that's allowed? um.... AWESOME. oh did i mention wingstop is literally across the street? score.\n\ngreat beer selection... friendly atmosphere.... byo-food.... hockey on the tvs AND live behind the glass.... what more could you ask for? i'm in love.", "business_id": "yb17xHvhDJthJGS10uhFeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "VD101SO18FEaE0vM7x4iEQ", "review_id": "PxHOlyaMB-yt_E_930-fKg", "text": "Dark. Nice.\nGood tunes. \nGreat bottled beer selection. \nCheap!\nNice staff.\nI like this place so much I don't even want you to find it...\nAnd it's not easy to find.\nDark.", "business_id": "yb17xHvhDJthJGS10uhFeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LNaPhiRQmmV4atT9OjOq2A", "review_id": "hmRk-0pVooLLpydnJZz4hA", "text": "My favorite place to watch hockey - both NHL and live.  The bar is attached to the ice rink, so you enjoy a Molson, watch the Canucks lose the Stanely Cup (sadface), and see and hear the smack of the puck against the bar's glass window.  The bar is homey, dark, free of typical after-work sportsbar crowd, and staff is very welcoming.  They also have live music and standup comedy on certain nights of the week.  A good place to relax with a beer and watch some sports!", "business_id": "yb17xHvhDJthJGS10uhFeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_uL7OiQSfNsCd60DrAf7qQ", "review_id": "C-_HF48ODAXz5k141KDKqA", "text": "Since my last review I have become and even bigger fan of the Ice House Tavern. The current owners just celebrated their 4 year anniversary. They thanked their customers with free barbecue and bands. Yummy! \n\nI have frequented on their comedy nigh, Wednesdays, and always have a laugh! Sean puts on a great show. I have also come to find some great local bands; Lost In The Sun, Father Figures, What's Left, Quarter Inch Crown, Odds & Sods, and many more. \n\nI have also become somewhat of a beer snob these days as well. Their beer list is awesome. Beers I have never heard of and love; Dog Fish Head, Franziskaner, San Tan Brewery and more. \n\nIf you are looking for something fun and new to do check out the Ice House Tavern. I hear they are also starting up a team trivia night on Mondays. \n\nWho wants to be on my team? :-)", "business_id": "yb17xHvhDJthJGS10uhFeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7QdByadgw3TqlgjrJvGTeQ", "review_id": "V7NMDVJABjEvlWzZKjXMRg", "text": "This place takes hole in the wall to a whole new level. Tucked in BEHIND the petsmart. I am not a hockey nut by any stretch- but this is the IDEAL bar for anyone that is. The bar faces the glass behind the goalie- there are several flatscreens placed throughout the bar-All sporting a hockey game. LOT of beer options, a whole LOT. Very cool place.", "business_id": "yb17xHvhDJthJGS10uhFeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "rMmsDx0VB2onSrAj3qnI5Q", "review_id": "JB0orUwINR1Nr81FHurdWA", "text": "Was a little hard to find on the backside of the shopping center.  This place makes me wish I was more of a hockey fan.  We came here for the comedy show on a wednesday night.  \nThere was plenty of different types of beer to choose from.\nNot really the place to go if you are a little jumpy or get startled easily because of the pucks hitting the plexi-glass. Every time you just about forget about them playing hockey,  WHAM!!  you get reminded.", "business_id": "yb17xHvhDJthJGS10uhFeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 13, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "n_lAaNGeWgspbbCJc0DqRg", "review_id": "6hNisU2ACscawmFIfD8Qow", "text": "For what it is, it's the top of the heap.\nDive bar with spectacular craft beer selection.\nSeveral nights of free entertainment each week, including live bands and stand-up comedy shows, trivia, what else? I guess that's it, but those things are awesome.\n\nFriendly staff, clean enough, and i won't pretend to not remember whether or not i already mentioned the spectacular beer selection, but seriously, it's a really special, extensive menu for beer connoisseurs. one of the best (in a small joint) in the valley.", "business_id": "yb17xHvhDJthJGS10uhFeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "g77M8-0vIEiXPivips3uFg", "review_id": "7_x1tEKfU0_ufwH-kurcHQ", "text": "This place is a low-key hideaway with friendly staff. I would not really call it a dive; it's more neighborhood bar. Watching live music here is a really up close and personal experience. They support local live music.", "business_id": "yb17xHvhDJthJGS10uhFeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "GAEHo1uslNOouKy5k_v3tg", "review_id": "ZeqDYXtSCfB18qpX7hzYbQ", "text": "Fantastic bar! Dive-ish bar, patio type area, Wednesday is Poetry night .... Weekends live music.... poetry isn't really my scene and the live music is kind of loud..... but that's what the patio is for! \n\nGreat beer selection! \n\nWhat I love about this place is the extensive beer selection!! Dogfish head that I've never heard of! \n\nAND you can drink your delicious beers (or cocktails) while watching live hockey games/hockey practice. \n\nI'm not big into ice skating but this is super fun. AND it feels like a secret bar... which I guess my review isn't going to help.", "business_id": "yb17xHvhDJthJGS10uhFeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "tiyg_cQaPdUuSG95Xpi_sA", "review_id": "nNx_v7kFoW2qaeVeBJNWXw", "text": "To locate bar: Enter passed the movie theater near the Walmart entrance (there's a traffic light for this turn), head directly back towards the Ice Rink and proceed to the left behind the rink building. Find the poorly lit dumpster and you found the bar.\nBest part: The back of the bar is a window into the Ice Rink, live LOCAL bands (they don't even let the bands play covers), great beer options, wood paneling, dive-y with a cozy feel. Wish it was closer to my house because I would be here all the time if so!", "business_id": "yb17xHvhDJthJGS10uhFeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BgrClRsZ0LoC1NrCtNaTNQ", "review_id": "b2nMc6nQXTDqKumdfE3nhg", "text": "Swing around the loading docks behind the Dollar Tree, or head down the service corridor from Wal-Mart and you will spot a charming lit sign that reads BAR. Once inside, before your eyes even get used to the dark, you are greeted by the lone barmaid. Just put your hands out in front of you and follow her voice to a cushy brown vinyl seat till your eyes adjust to the neon and the bright white of the ice hockey rink that's separated from the rear bar by double-paned plexiglass.\n\nIt's a unique experience to enjoy a craft beer while amateur hockey players smash into the glass, or while watching the slumbering pace of the Zamboni machine as it sweeps in between periods. The bottled craft &import beer selection of the Ice House is very impressive and nightly specials can be super cheap. And it looks like they've just added several taps. \n\nI always get great service from the staff, usually a solo barkeep. Sometimes they even put out hot dogs or other munchies, cooked on the patio. Whenever there is not a band or comedy night going on, it is quiet enough to have a conversation with someone from across the room, or to hear the TV audio -- take your pick from continuous int'l hockey coverage or classic movies /cable dramas on the two sets. Feed the jukebox, it's got some killer classic rock cuts.\n\nThis charmer of a dive is one of the Arcadia area's best kept secrets.", "business_id": "yb17xHvhDJthJGS10uhFeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IeNnnlqPhuEeG0HNs6ou8Q", "review_id": "Em3ULV0x7QZ3HvQhJQA7TA", "text": "Cool Place.  Have lived nearby for almost a year and assumed it was out of business because you cannot see it from Thomas road where the plaza sign for the bar is seen.  Just recently noticed the ice arena next to the walmart and while checking that out saw the sign reading \"Bar\".  We went in a few nights later and were pleasantly surprised to find such a unique neighborhood bar so close to home.  Friendly staff and friendly crowd led us to have quite a nice time.  You have to go check it out!!", "business_id": "yb17xHvhDJthJGS10uhFeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TJZNX5bMUBlK7tQ_nfxb5g", "review_id": "6cmRgC3kEqAGyXZ2xMkkMg", "text": "this is my favorite bar ever. cheap, quiet, good local live bands, a view of doofus' falling on an ice rink, and a nice patio with token alley cat. fav-o-rite.", "business_id": "yb17xHvhDJthJGS10uhFeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "q8yc3hyvxOZCzGHHfSS8hA", "review_id": "bANamgGmMBiy22LOCX8owA", "text": "This wasn't easy to find at first.  It's tucked away in a shopping center and you can't go by the addresses here.  Basically, you just head to the back of the shopping center next to the arena and there you are.\n\nI'd read this place has a fantastic craft brew selection and it definitely does.  It's just not going to be draft.  Oh they do have a few drafts but the overwhelming selection is going to be in bottles and cans (if you know craft brews, you know cans are good).  So don't be put off by a lack of taps just head to the bar and go through their beer book to find your brew of choice.\n\nI'm not sure how to describe this place.  It's got this neighborhood bar kind of feel with some dive-iness thrown in.  Our very friendly bartender told us they do live music and they have a free jukebox available filled only with local bands.  If you see someone will be playing this week, just head over to the jukebox and play some of their stuff to see if you want to come for the live version.  The bartender told us to be sure and let her know if we did play some music so she could turn up the sound for us to hear.\n\nNow this is adjacent to the ice arena so while you're sitting a the bar, you can literally watch a live hockey game or practice.  When I was there, I got to see a kids practice session.  There's  just something kind of calming and entertaining watching kids who can barely walk zoom around on the ice.  Very cute.  Those of you who tend to get cold easily may want to bring a jacket though.  It definitely had a chill in the room which I assume is due to the ice.  Anyway, that little issue is easily solved with a jacket if you do feel a chill.  That or you can step out onto the patio with your drink and soak up some Arizona heat.\n\nNext time I'm in the area, I'll gladly pay them another visit.", "business_id": "yb17xHvhDJthJGS10uhFeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "a6XCh_SYEwY8jeCO4FYqaA", "review_id": "Ct41cCnFiEVbv2BEQ7P1rQ", "text": "Grand canyon brewery.. need I say more? \n\nOK I will! Supports local breweries I saw at least 5 different Arizona breweries on the menu! Drink local! Comedy club is passable at best, shit seating and the host thought he was the main event, but the local talent was OK, I guess? Travis?! was the most memorable, lots of current politics/events that were goin on. Review is a bit old..", "business_id": "yb17xHvhDJthJGS10uhFeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FrBi322YpAXJDRFw87Lszg", "review_id": "EmTbuAIZ5PSytFlYRsYhng", "text": "I've been here several times after a hockey game. Beer selection is great and the employees are all wonderful. Prices are good. Quality dive bar to chill and watch a game (live or on tv). \n\nBad:\nI've heard a few live bands here and they have all been TERRIBLE! They play too loud for such a small venue, it distorts the sound quality. Further, the bands talk like they are in high school and just learned a new cuss word. Lyrics are juvenile, grow up. I got hit in the head by lunch meat that a singer (if you can call him that) threw. They could use some better (and mature) bands with people who know how to work a sound board. \n\n If there is a band = pass. No band = great place.", "business_id": "yb17xHvhDJthJGS10uhFeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "MryxxOYBcH9qHRsDhAFHMw", "text": "This is truly a hidden gem and I mean truly hidden! Even with the help of the trustee Yelp app, we still drove around and around the shopping center, only to finally see the glimpse of a sign out of the corner of our eyes. With a couple turns, we came to the back parking lot where the sign welcomed us inside. \n\nIt might be hidden now, but I learned that the Ice House Tavern has been around since the early 1960's...during the era when the ice rink was in the middle of a booming mall and a center attraction. I can only imagine how popular the Ice House Tavern was during those days. Although the mall is long gone, the Ice House Tavern survives and serves as a memory of what Phoenix used to be and it's a very cool memory at that. I just wish the mall was still there. How cool would it be to have a skating rink in the middle of a shopping mall!\n\nI must admit, we were a little nervous parking in a secluded back parking lot and walking into a windowless bar, but we had been reading about this bar for years and had to check it out! The moment we walked in, we knew we'd made a good choice! The very friendly and knowledgeable bartender welcomed us inside while two old timers sat at the bar and started to chat with us. Now as the other reviews say, the very coolest part about this bar is the fact that the bar's back wall is actually the window looking out onto the ice rink! We happened to stop by during the men's league championship hockey game so we got to watch a hockey game while we enjoyed a drink! \n\nSpeaking of drinks, who would have thought that this was a bar for a beer aficionado! The bartender handed us a thick binder that listed pages of beer and then the description of the beer. They have several different unique beers here and the bartender knows each one! I also enjoyed the food menu. It's simple. It's one item. When we were there, they were featuring a pulled pork sandwich and it was tasty! It was pecan smoked meat and had a sweet BBQ flavor to it. \n\nEverything about this bar is vintage, casual and friendly. It's truly a neighborhood bar and although we were first timers, we felt like family by the time we left. Besides watching people ice skating, they also have games including Big Buck Hunt. \n\nDon't let exterior appearances fool you and give this place a try!", "business_id": "yb17xHvhDJthJGS10uhFeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "gzJpPaHN-NXBkAZcZri3hw", "review_id": "_do9FaNXyzgatd9lr6e35Q", "text": "I can't believe I've live .9 mile away and have just visited this find for the 1st time. Heck, it's next to Walmart! (I go to the Walmart purgatory all the time.)\n\nAs described previously, finding this dive bar is a hunt. Trust me, YOU CAN DO IT! You should do it. Where else can you pick from a huge beer list and watch hockey? I don't even like hockey  (Sorry everyone :) and found the experience awesome.\n\nYou can saddle up to the bar, which provides an eyeball view of the action, or go up a level and look out. Last night there was even a band! (The Leavehers rocked!)\n\nRIght, so where is this bar? In the strip mall that's stage left to Walmart. Drive around to the back, keep driving, and eventually you'll see what looks to be a loading dock area. Up high are two signs that don't particularly look legit. (They're not actually formal building signs, but plastic banners you might see on a fence. No joke.) \n\nThe door has a tiny awning and there aren't any windows that let you see into the bar. (Just two stop signs stating \"21 and over\".) YOU HAVE ARRIVED! \n\nNo matter who you are be ready to show ID. \n(Don't be flattered ladies. I was, but alas, for no reason :)\n\nThe beer menu is incredible. I focused on the Porter section. (Porters have their own section!). By looking at microscopic print (or maybe I should get old lady glasses) I learned they have some items on a seasonal basis, or rarely. For this reason I hopped on down to the bar and asked the bartender for guidance. The bartender is SUPER NICE. I love her.\n\nFOOD? They serve one hot sandwich. Super deal at $6.75 (that pice includes taxes)! There are also chips (Doritos, etc.) and they have hot popcorn.\n\nThey also had a few beers on tap. You can pick up a small pitcher for $6!\n\nMUSIC? The jukebox is free! How so? They feature local bands only. I think this is wonderful. Music all night (after the band finished their set) and no need to continuously plug a machine with stripper dollar bills. (What? I've never been to a stripper club!)\n\nDefinitely coming back here!", "business_id": "yb17xHvhDJthJGS10uhFeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lSB6eL4Tf1ot7S2dy9sKEA", "review_id": "JraFSL3VoLBkC3LiXro87w", "text": "Fantastic interesting place. Views of the skate rink with a fantastic beer selection and great live music.", "business_id": "yb17xHvhDJthJGS10uhFeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gg_OKjOAl_vVmdh5ZETuiw", "review_id": "E8mIUUgR4enIOvVC3A1l7g", "text": "I am a bit surprised at how many people refer to Ice House Tavern as a \"dive\".  It is not a \"dive\" in the true or hipster sense.  A \"dive\" does not have 6 flat panel television sets, a disc jukebox stocked with local music & a modern internet connected jukebox, a mean pulled pork sandwich or a great selection of booze.  It may be old (by Phoenix standards) but it's no \"dive\".\n\nIce House Tavern is one of the best bars I've been to.  Period.  Unique to boot.  It's attached to an ice rink.  While I was there a range from mites to juniors were practicing on the ice.  I was even treated to watching a Phoenix Roadrunners Zamboni resurface the ice between sessions.  As the practices died down the bar began to fill with hockey people.  It was amazing.  I was able to watch a Red Wings game with sound at a bar in Phoenix.  \n\nAccording to a calendar of events posted by the door there is also dart tournaments, local comedy and bands.  I think they get punk shows.  I found out, after the fact, that a few friends have attended shows there.  \n\nThe beer selection was most impressive.  Have your pick of cheap swill or tenderly crafted micro brews.  A delicious pulled pork sandwich is the only proper eats offered.  If pulled pork isn't your thing you'll have to settle for snacks: Corn Nuts, Slim Jim and various candies.  Great service too.\n\nIce House Tavern is a must and I look forward to future visits and, perhaps, the opportunity to explore events that happen here.  I know I have found a home to watch hockey games.", "business_id": "yb17xHvhDJthJGS10uhFeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wNqwKWaRjClmcKsoJJRFow", "review_id": "dWRIdbJgw3RqhLHEr6uTZg", "text": "I think this is my new dive to go get tanked at. Although I just discovered it it's been here forever and boy, have I been missing out! AWESOME divey atmosphere, cheap booze, two juke boxes (one is free and plays only local artists-GREAT idea and hats off for promoting local talent!), oh, and did I mention HOCKEY????\n\nYup, you can seat yourself at the bar which is at ice-level so you can see the local hockey teams in action or at least watch a few poor schmucks eat shit on the ice if there's not a game on. As if that's not enough, they have live music on weekends and live comedy during the week. Bottom line: good entertainment!\n\nI was thoroughly impressed with their beer menu which gives you a good description of every beer they have. And if you're Canadian, they have Molson on tap. I was happy to knock back a few Session Lagers at $3 a pop.....you CANNOT beat that.\n\nThe crowd is laid back (chances are you'll find yourself knocking back a few with one of the hockey teams) and the service is great. About an hour before closing the corners of our mouths were starting to droop and we wanted food. Our quick-thinking bartender came to the rescue with chips and salsa.\n\nI am so happy I found this place and will be back for cheap drinks and fun. In the mean time however, this review goes on my \"Pissed At Myself For Not Trying Sooner\" list!", "business_id": "yb17xHvhDJthJGS10uhFeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "7e1XAK4j95x-ibEy4qFKYg", "review_id": "QeK7_UpfwBSC7kpPP1RCAQ", "text": "I'm not a fan of hockey, but I am a fan of beer and Ice House Tavern has aplenty... if you can find them.\n\nSeriously, I don't think I would have ever found IHT if we weren't having a UYE there the other night. There weren't too many people (I'm guessing because it's hard to find?) but I like it that way since I'm not a big fan of large groups. It's not a very big place either, so it wouldn't take too many people to feel crowded.\n\nIt's attached to an ice hockey arena, and we were there on a night when players were practicing. You can watch them from inside the bar which is cool. The occasional smack of a puck into the window assures everyone stays awake. Even though I've never been into the sport, it was definitely interesting to watch it live.\n\nThe beer selection is the best I've seen so far in Phoenix. I would come back for that alone. Very fairly priced as well. \n\nIt seems like a very cool, chill place to have a drink and watch some sports. We were here on a Thursday so I can't say if it gets hoppin' on the weekend. \n\nThey have cork dart boards, an old skool Batman (Michael Keaton/Jack Nicholson) pin ball machine, a juke box, a bowling video game. In other words, there are other things to entertain you if the sport you're watching gets boring.\n\nThe only bummer is that they don't have much in the way of food. They do have grills, and you can bring stuff to cook. That's kinda cool if you're into cooking, which I'm not.\n\nFor the most part... I like it. I can see me losing lots of quarters playing Batman pinball in the near future.", "business_id": "yb17xHvhDJthJGS10uhFeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iHMaBLCORa8gFPdNZRh9Bg", "review_id": "7qk1-Q-wHoliVBIq9L30Dg", "text": "FINALLY! An awesome down-low beer drinkin' watering hole that is cool as the ice rink itself. I needed a place to watch Bruins/Canadiens game 7 and this place is right near work convenient location. Not a bunch of rednecks or gang members, the clientele was upper 20's to 40's and 'normal'. It has an unusual two-level layout, the lower area where I was you overlook the ice rink and pucks come flying into the boards once in awhile to wake you up. It was fun - and I was surprised to see such a huge and sophisticated beer list. But of course its hockey, beer loving Canadians come here so maybe not so unusual. Not a food place so eat dinner first, but to cool your heals in central Phoenix its my new place.", "business_id": "yb17xHvhDJthJGS10uhFeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N2wTthCwo8HtbMlZ2O0Hkg", "review_id": "ZdUWL25o2wiG2uTRlJ8Aqw", "text": "We are not from the Phoenix area and were looking on yelp for someplace to watch the Stanley cup playoffs. This place is a little hard to find but well  worth the search. As we walked in we were greeted by the friendly bartender.  The place is not much to look at but it is a whole lot of fun! The beer selection is amazing. The bar is on the back side of the skating rink giving you a clear view into the rink. We sat and watched the playoff and during intermission we laughed at the people trying to ice skate. The food options are limited but the pecan smoked BBQ chicken sandwich was very good. We will definitely be back'", "business_id": "yb17xHvhDJthJGS10uhFeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P6D9nJkBrx7rhyGtpHxHUg", "review_id": "bC-IfRISXyg0cVvurGeejg", "text": "Where everyone knows your name.   Local bar was a great view of the ice rink.  And pages of beers to pick from.", "business_id": "yb17xHvhDJthJGS10uhFeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bwmXfjwrogAaGqV33kSVpQ", "review_id": "KbR8z2a6F7W6bi_vQCVONA", "text": "Awesome hole-in-the-wall. Fun bartenders. Great beer selection for a total dive. Entrance looks shady but it's the right one!", "business_id": "yb17xHvhDJthJGS10uhFeQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hqnySkbeUJGoC6h76gtSIQ", "review_id": "XqrgB_gIXDQQ2NLukgqD3w", "text": "I love this place.  I had to get a couple of pieces fixed and they did an awesome job.  I ended up buying a vintage ring too.  I lost a stone a couple of months later and they helped me find a replacement.  They have some unique and beautiful jewelry in the store and the prices range but you get what you pay for.  The service is great.  In my opinion, It's hard to find a jewelry store that you can trust.", "business_id": "93EFuYATJ0rgqO0uJLRYfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oXBahXJCXUEATm5IVexw8A", "review_id": "yUJZ-FFbuibbIZ2rn8s5bg", "text": "I love this place!!  I was on the hunt for the perfect ring for my woman.  I walked in and was greeted promptly, but it wasn't an immediate \"Here buy our jewels\" kind of deal.  The folks behind the counter let me come to them and weren't pushy, thank God cause I probably would have left.  They have really beautiful stuff here, some new and some estate.  I found \"the ring\" several months ago, but didn't make the purchase until after I had a few visits with it.  I wanted to make sure it was right.  They remembered who I was when I first came back, and that means a lot to me. When I made my final payment earlier this week, the lady was almost as excited as me!  I love supporting the local folk, and I hope that if and when you want some new bling you'll give this place a shot!", "business_id": "93EFuYATJ0rgqO0uJLRYfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bLiqSbQIxaRZvfn2TfkWOw", "review_id": "gtMvQ0Ojgd6KNpDYivyFBQ", "text": "This neighborhood jewelry store has something for everyone. They carry everything, ranging in value from modest to high end.  The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly.  There is never pressure to buy anything. They love what they do and it shows in the way they treat their customers.  I've been very happy with everything I've ever gotten there. There is an ever-changing estate counter filled with lovely baubles at great prices.  Rare is the time I go in there and don't come out with some treasure. There is also a very talented woman working there who creates original pieces, either from her imagination or yours. Ask for Lauren. Can't recommend this place enough.", "business_id": "93EFuYATJ0rgqO0uJLRYfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7QFfFnxbUzS7j81XCftUkA", "review_id": "P06wRpk0NUf-5MTQaOZlvw", "text": "I've always wanted a family friendly jeweler.  Esp. if my at the time boyfriend was going to buy me an engagement ring.  It means so much to me to have the true customer service when buying fine Jewelry, someone I can trust.  And when I found this place one day while I was at CVS I knew I had found a Gem (pun intended)! Peggy really made me and my now finance feel like we were family.  She helped him pick out my fabulous ring and answer every single one of his questions.  I'm so proud to tell everyone where we got the ring from because I think everyone should know about this place!  If your looking for great jewelry with a warm smile, head on over.  They are so excited to help you!", "business_id": "93EFuYATJ0rgqO0uJLRYfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4N2mJt1N0c0LQEH-ZzhPGQ", "review_id": "gcymea5SFx2gXP2DAyNQtw", "text": "I have purchased jewelry and have had items fixed at WR Williams in the past. All experiences have been positive. My last interaction with them was so impressive, I felt the need to share. I received my grandmother's college ring as a graduation gift and needed to get it resized. My grandmother is no longer alive so this particular heirloom meant a lot to me. When I got the ring back (very promptly I might add), there was an imperfection that I hadn't noticed before. I pointed it out to the lovely lady who works there and she immediately took it back to the jeweler to investigate. They figured it happened while sautering the ring, were extremely apologetic and promised to have my ring ready the next day. When I picked it up I was told that the inside of the class ring was hollow, not solid gold. I don't know if a lot of class rings are like this or if it was just what they were doing in 1950. The jeweler filled the hollow space with gold and made the ring look brand new. When I asked if there was an additional charge for the extra gold I was told no. This was above and beyond my expectations. Not only did they make my beloved heirloom better than it was when I brought it in, but they did it quickly and with no expectation for extra payment. The lady and gentleman who work in the front are so nice and extremely helpful, which is just frosting on the cake for the exemplary work they do. I would definitely recommend WR Williams for any jewelry purchases and repairs.", "business_id": "93EFuYATJ0rgqO0uJLRYfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A-NtJZtd4MzWPQCxUvAtQg", "review_id": "UljxB7ckjU935PLQEN4_0Q", "text": "I have had several stones changed into beautiful ratings and these were pieces other places said was to delicate to do.... Bought a gorgeous watch for my husband... Peggy is the best and so knowledgeable... She even wrote down watch my hubby picked out so when I decided to get she knew which one... You are true professionals!", "business_id": "93EFuYATJ0rgqO0uJLRYfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rPGZttaVjRoVi3GYbs62cg", "review_id": "kDSWN9BVNKgVXH5Z14bmxA", "text": "The \"Supreme Master\" is one of my favorite restaurants in town.  The menu is entirely vegetarian with many vegan options.  \n\nMy favorite meal:\nthree-striped vegetable soup, a spring roll with sweet and sour sauce and kung-pow beef with brown rice.   Mmm, mmm good!\n\nMy only complaint is the the restaurant is often very quiet and the wait staff is VERY quiet and reserved.  Still, it's a great place to bring a group of friends and have a good time.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "51-ZrwQODnpIX0dQEshZNw", "review_id": "UrjNfstBhegSUt1Q7C7-gw", "text": "We went and were really surprised at how good the food was. J got a \"seafood clay pot\" and I got the \"Ginger Duck\". We also got the \"Shreded Pork roll\". The Pork rolls were amazing - hands down one of the tastiest things i've had in a while. Turns out that my husband could not eat them due to the peanuts hiding in there, (note to Allergy people) but he got a good taste of it and agreed that it was good. His dinner was the best - the \"seafood\" having the right consistancy (something that felt like squid, a \"shrimp\" that was very close to shrimp flavor, and something that I swear tasted like the chinese sasuage from my youth - yummm!) and the sauce tasty and not too salty. My Ginger duck was too salty - the consistancy was ok, but the salt was just too much. After dinner, we ordered the Flan (which was the main reason that we came here in the first place). Sadly, like many veg/vegan restaurants, the dessert was awful. I think the \"flan\" was agar agar with some applejuice and some brown rice syrup. It was WAY TOO SWEET and looked (and felt) just like snot. Totally non appetising - icky jellowish texture. Service was a bit slow..but I think they view it as \"laid back\". The atmosphere was lacking as well - bright lights, cafeteria feel. I'd higly suggest for them to bring in more plants, paint the walls something other than pale pink, and tone down those overhead lights. This is not a date spot - just a good place for tasty food.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "kDJ9PRlYugp5RIa9ontPZg", "review_id": "LKE1geSZ3ryOUHKqFDnrng", "text": "A typical outing to the Veggie House with my girlfriend  looks like this:\n\n-Start with hot tea and vegetable soup\n-A small order of absolutely delicious spring rolls\n-Two entrees...usually the House Special Chicken and Broccoli Chicken\n\nHave you ever gone to a restaurant repeatedly and ordered the same thing every time?  Seriously, if I had the eat and drink the above for the rest of my life, I'd totally be cool with it.  This place is golden in my book.\n\nOne time, my friend ordered the House Special Dinosaur.  When the waiter gave a confused and funny look, my friend explained that since it isn't really meat anyway, it shouldn't matter what you call it.  Try it sometime.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "p4VkQXcLH2FldlgdxqFp9Q", "review_id": "b2SXcN8Y2-rEH21HORqUJQ", "text": "5 Stars! just because it's the only place I know downtown that caters to us vegetarians in such a creative way. The menu alone will really impress anyone that enters. They have over 60 vegetarian items with fake meat or tofu. It's crazy to imagine what you can try next. \n\nMy favs are the eel, sweet and sour pork and lobster...\n\nYou must try it to believe it! I take all my friends vegetarian and meat eaters.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zt7Yfeld6yR_bD4EKaOMjQ", "review_id": "gTiU_RQ-PV7b0EVNtjsGUQ", "text": "It was nice to have a vegetarian restaurant relatively close to where I was staying!\n\nI started off with the Assorted Platter appetizer, which came with three different kinds of mock meats served on a bed of shredded cabbage - I think it was ham (or duck?), chicken and deep fried eel. All were good and it actually creeped me out for a second thinking that it was real meat (well, at least the texture did).\n\nFor an entree, I had the New York Veggie Chicken - it was poured onto a hot plate at my table before being served, which produced a sizzle sizzle effect. It was okay - the mock chicken was good, but the dish itself was average.\n\nI ordered the tofu cheesecake for dessert - very tasty!\n\nI'd go back again for sure, there were so many delicious looking options on their menu...", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JAeTwZWx5MUq2_h7fZLKIQ", "review_id": "gDpBwsTWhYFunA8-Rup1wQ", "text": "This is one of our old favorite standards, and I'm constantly amazed at how many meat-eaters enjoy it too!  \n\nWe usually try to go for lunch because we love the lentil soup they serve that only comes with the lunch combo.  We usually order something of the same...springrolls and either lemon grass chicken (excellent!), sweet and sour pork, or New York chicken.  Today we were adventurous and tried one of their new menu items, the garlic chicken....wow...it was awesome!  I think it just replaced the lemon grass chicken on my favorites list!  We also checked out their chow mein so we could have some veggies and it was very good as well....a great combo.\n\nThey have recently changed the names of their menu items, which I think might be confusing to people because some of the names don't have anything to do with what the actual dish is!  But don't be afraid to ask, the staff is very friendly and they won't be afraid to recommend a dish to you.\n\nThe only thing I hate about veggie house is that they are closed on Sunday and Monday!!! =(", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "xnYnz-XZE-NxU--Oq0Ilgw", "review_id": "aEHOXB-FPF8zT-qyfRc_lw", "text": "Definitely a must-try! The building itself isn't much to look at but the parking lot is always full and that's a great indication of yummy-ness. It caters to both meat and veggie eaters with fake chicken, duck, and beef plates. They also have mock seafood plates as well. \n\nMy friend and I went to check this place out because we had heard so much about it. She ordered the lemon grass chicken and I tried the ginger duck. Both were so tasty and we were kinda freaked out because they tasted just like the real thing. The service was excellent and kudos for the waitress who kept filling up our waters...even AFTER we paid the bill. It's reasonably priced and the food portions are perfect. We even had leftovers.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "90a6z--_CUrl84aCzZyPsg", "review_id": "Um5iQzU5hqBKEPIjVC7PKA", "text": "My god, paint the freakin place... It's incredible how many places don't get atmosphere... I don't want to eat at K-mart (nor do i want to shop at K-mart). What does a few gallons of paint and some decent lighting cost anyway? And update the bar! It is sad when a business owner loses that spark.\n\nAlright, had a few pills... mellowed now...\n\nThe food is good - not great - but certainly a paradise of selection for all the vegetarians out there (must be 100 items on the menu). The pricing is amazingly cheap (maybe they could add 10 cents to each dish for paint). The menu threw me at first, as each dish is described as chicken, beef, shrimp, etc.. with a small disclaimer on the front of the menu that they are meat-substitutes.\n\nAnyone else want to donate some time to help spruce this place up (yes, it bugs me that much).", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cZEVW_x0NKI69Xm55tknBg", "review_id": "rILjGzzGu-6qGnXpclWG9w", "text": "This place is a vegetarian mecca and a lot of the soy meat is gluten free which is a huge perk for people like me. The atmosphere could use some work but the food is good and it is priced well. They have fresh juices and a very healthy vibe. The service is always good and it is never super packed. If you have veggie friends that haven't discovered this place it is a gem.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sfKMl7ERKuwxIh3HLXUg-Q", "review_id": "JP77t6mgOChi34rfzFsheQ", "text": "I found this place right after they moved to the current location, which is a true shame, as that address had neater doors (if I was at the right place), which probably led to a more comfortable eating space than the current General Hospital Cafeteria feel. \n\nI started taking my orders to go, and have been much happier for it. The staff are friendly, if a bit cold. I don't mean to be offensive or impolite, but I find the looping spiritual lectures on the television in the \"bar\" (waiter station) to be off-putting, along with the waiters' intent concentration. I think they might have paintings by her on the walls, too. And a portrait. I hate the 1987 dining sets, and I don't like the plastic table coverings. I wish they served wine, but I guess it's probably against their beliefs, so I feel weird about complaining. \n\nThe food is so good, though. I love the stuffed tomatoes, nice texture, and the hot and sour soup is both hot and sour. Sizzling rice soup is also quite good. If you eat in, they deliver the fried rice and you can put it in and hear it sizzle. The tea they serve in the dining room is also missed by taking my food to go. The lemon chicken and sweet and sour pork are my favorite entrees, but I also like the duck and eel selections. The shrimp are so realistic, if not a spot on imitation. I do not particularly care for the juices they serve, but no entree has been unsatisfactory in the years I've been going in. \n\nI just wish they delivered and had better hours, but I guess it isn't their thing.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RAWy3YCE-jwfyuGvwzUaqQ", "review_id": "QHGswxtsk2630nO07XH-SA", "text": "Tasty, even if you are not a vegetarian, you will like this place. The food is great, it is inexpensive. The atmosphere is a bit lacking, but two out of three ain't bad.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "N1koTSTyiLCD8zH0rHSh4w", "review_id": "hNLnF0U3D0jKX9OsguumUA", "text": "Its always good times to find an all vegetarian spot in the valley of the sun and Vegetarian House is a supremely awesome spot indeed. I was a little worried when I first opened the menu and there were Chicken, Seafood, and Meat entrees. Then I was assured that they were all meatless.\n\nI had the Ginger Duck and it was like eating duck! Unreal!\n\nThe decor needs some help but the food is why I am there.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "c6HZTYMLprWKMgbAJqBJdA", "text": "I have eaten at the Veggie house several times. The food is good, but the service is normally pretty slow. Do not head here if you are in a rush.\n\nI normally get sweet and sour pork. Pretty tasty dish. I have tried some other things, but did not particularly care for them.\n\nThis is predominantly Asian based, and pretty heavy dishes.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "l81ILmOhky5bG7o4r3rkhQ", "review_id": "xcbVrOq-hpkebPnKVIsIng", "text": "I used to crush this place when I was veg. It's run by a cult, but if you can get past that it's in the house.\n\nThe lemon grass chicken almost had me convinced they were lying about it being vegetarian.  Service is relaxed not slow to clarify on other reviews.\n\nIt is especially good to hit up during lunch... really cheap then.  They also sell a lot of their faux meat products if you want to do some home cooking.\n\nRock the lemon grass chicken and the house chicken they are spot on and safe for non adventurous eaters.\n\nPSA- they're closed from 2:30-5pm between lunch and dinner.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MphD7VDOEb1KTjIp-oFoMw", "review_id": "4PSSyjBg1wlNUEuonr2rsQ", "text": "I'm not a vegetarian, but this food was really excellent. We order a ton of food! I'll start with the things we didnt like so much or found odd. I didn't really like the spring rolls which tasted bitter for some reason and the fried rice tasted like it was drowned in soy sauce. It was so salty none of us could eat it but I talk to the waitress and they brought out some more that was just excellent. Also, the Sweet & Sour \"Pork\" w/ Pineapple had really, really nice flavor but a strange chewy texture. I would order it again because the flavor was good.\n\nWe also order the Family Tofu, steamed broccoli, steamed rice, some kind of \"chicken\" and noodles, and wonton soup. Also, we tried the cheesecake and YUM!!!  All of these were soooo freaking good... OMG! I totally crave this place now!", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "0bNXP9quoJEgyVZu9ipGgQ", "review_id": "eCj5briCHcve5DVZ8WGLzg", "text": "I've eaten here three times since last year's first visit, and everytime I do, I promise I won't wait longer next time.  Yet, it's been months since my last meal here.  I wonder why?  Maybe it's bec. Phoenix has so many good finds!  A coworker of mine constantly speaks of the lack of good eats in the valley.  I tell him \"Nonsense.  You just have to be willing to look!\"  \n\nThe 7th Heaven (?) salad is delicious, and I love the lemon grass chicken.  Mom wouldn't believe that the \"lobster\" leftover she raided was vegan.  \n\nWished management would improve the atmosphere, though.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "MPRRpCrzvYA9jbNVEcMDDA", "review_id": "Al1k4PZJWmSl2guuEu3s_Q", "text": "I have been to better vegetarian Chinese restaurants, but the lunch specials that I tried were good (and cheap).  The faux meats suffer from what the squishy sponge like texture that plague many asian vegan places.  The sweet and sour was drowning in sauce, that didn't have enough flavor.  The chow mein though was really good, though being a carb-lover, I think the noodle to veggie ratio needed to be bumped up a lot.  Service was efficient.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "c_wwf6CBduaVpt750ScDlA", "review_id": "HjWQl-zO_BV-fED7-JXnpg", "text": "This place is awesome! I love it. The wait staff is very casual about everything (don't go if you are in a rush). The hot tea that they serve you is my favorite! The \"meat\" and \"seafood\" dishes could really make you worry that you are eating meat. The stuffed tomatoes are delicious as well as the sweet and sour pork, I also really liked the lemon grass fish. I took a friend who was a Janeist (VERY strict diet!), and he wouldn't believe that it wasn't meat, lol.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "z2aIK__6KMpQBx1czvv8BA", "review_id": "_Sial0pQKyy0g6rBGO43fw", "text": "The restaurant itself is oddly yet plainly decorated, which always makes me want to come in and give it a makeover whenever I eat there. The service is also slow but the workers are always friendly.\n\nWith that said, the food is great. I had the broccoli chicken and the texture and taste was so close to real meat that it was unbelievable. The flavor was great and authentic as well. The ginger chicken is also really delicious and has a nice potent taste. The cheesecake is incredible, it's almost my favorite part of eating here. Even if you're not normally a dessert person, I recommend trying it.\n\nI wish this place wasn't as high priced as it is but the food is definitely cravable and worth it.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "VpL2gVvtB94NJiK5-EPjoQ", "review_id": "XQ48DQ6LJBT0t1sTTF12AQ", "text": "The food is fantastic.. who knew you could have so many crazy vegan substitutes for weird meats..  the atmosphere leaves a bit to be desired (the last time I was there there was a tv showing some sort of religious figure speaking for about an hour) but the food totally makes up for it.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "d2RAl63RTdfZF7kcuKcj-g", "review_id": "41KfVoyJ-msJ1DudQSuaMg", "text": "Some dishes are good, some taste like they came out of a can from the Ranch Market at the Chinese Cultural Center.\n\nThe heaven rice rolls might be my favorite in town, and the lobster dish is fantastic (definitely agree with kate - doesn't taste like lobster, but is delicious nonetheless).\n\nFree tea is always a really nice way to start a meal, too.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "63HOmdiJzMOw9figAu14QQ", "review_id": "65yOgQz77ZiEnI0oc0PT6w", "text": "I find this quirky little place adorable.\n\nIt's one of those rare vegetarian restaurants that offers meatless meat. You veggies out there know what I'm talking about: the spongy soy-based \"meat\" that both fascinates and repulses us.\n\nMy husband and preschooler, omnivores both, really enjoyed their meals.\n\nDefinitely one of those spots one must try at least once.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "niRvwdTP4ZNd95ngJgj-Sw", "review_id": "Brjg5Y1dyDFhXGSUwwFL4w", "text": "I don't have much to add, but this is a great restaurant.  Like other reviewers, the only reason that I am giving it 4 instead of 5 stars is because the atmosphere is a bit lacking. The food is very good. \n\nThe one thing that I might be able to add is that the cheesecake dessert is  very tasty. I recommend it.  Oh, and one more thing, you can phone in your order and they do a good job with takeout service if you are ever in the mood for takeout.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3KUZG_9wnIv0SePjz6499Q", "review_id": "cllYaO824jIAotDwlqjt0w", "text": "lemongrass chicken, house fried rice, pork rice rolls, house noodle soup.\n\nthat's all i need to say.  i will fly to arizona just to eat any one of those things.\n\nand to see david.  he's the next best thing about veg house.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_XXQEkN20UnCKKbVDu5QHg", "review_id": "8EzU2l8JaogJbTOV_oKWKg", "text": "On a recent visit to Phoenix, my vegetarian boyfriend and I were told that this was the place to go.  At first he was excited to have an entire menu to order from.  We ordered spring rolls, hot and sour soup, general tsos and....I can't even remember what I got.  All of the flavors were bland and even though he asked for his general tsos to be extra spicy, it didn't make a dent in the scoville scale.\n\nThe tea was good and the staff were helpful and quick.  The atmosphere very relaxing.  We really wanted to like this place, but left extremely let down.  Hope your experience is much more satisfying.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C5_Fe8CxYWLlxm44U1yrsQ", "review_id": "quYU2Y2n3B3Mv6E2pDKtBQ", "text": "Great food, creepy cult atmosphere. Ministry tape is on ALL THE TIME...it's just weird. \nThe food is really good though order ahead and pick it up to go.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mYwd5uSF0yQkBf5BYuI3HQ", "review_id": "iggkBpEnpniuvDTBSxg6SA", "text": "Visiting from the San Franciso Bay Area, very impressed to have this veg oasis not far from our hotel.  We arrived only 10 minutes before they stopped serving lunch, and they had everything ready really quickly - about 10 minutes:  rice paper rolls, lemongrass faux chicken, a vegetable curry chow mein, and brown rice to go.  The lemongrass dish, while a bit meager  -- 13 bite-sized pieces of deep-fried yumminess on a piece of lettuce -- was really tasty.  The rice paper rolls were uninspiring.  The chow mein was okay.  The brown rice was exceptionally good.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Z1lPtIHU7bRoIvuVa01H5w", "review_id": "uqTklsqbwn68SEwYjlRrjg", "text": "I'm not a vegetarian, but who can honestly resist any manner of hash slung by a CULT? A cult right around the corner!!!  You dont even have to travel to California.  I came in with a good attitude, ready to acknowledge ( if not worship outright) all appropriate deities - but left a bewildered non believer.  \n\nWe endured baffling service, and it pains me to say it, because there was not a hint of rudeness. Just communication obstacles that I suspect involved more than language. To make a long story short, we had no idea what we ordered, despite numerous attempts to probe our waitress for such rudimentary information.  It was comic, really, until the food arrived. \n\nMy mother's Vietnamese entree was more a Greek tragedy of inedibly chewy mock chicken (she had asked several times for something easy to chew). Mine was better, but I've forgotten what it was.  The Seventh Heaven Salad was ok (more like third or fourth heaven) and we both liked the cup of complimentary chicken soup. That was a nice touch, and something we could all understand. \n\nIt took several minutes to communicate that we wanted a knife. I ordered  Thai iced tea, which unbeknownst to me was 'code' for ice water. It's hard to get too mad though.  Despite the confusion, it's about the cheapest sit down restaurant around.  People seemed nice, in an interplanetary way. We had what amounted to a disappointing pot luck, and the service was extraordinarily weird. \n\nBon appetit !!", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0VptqMr6enVCnqRjVYs4NQ", "review_id": "s4V4yxIyTg6Rn95Chngm8w", "text": "Uhhh...when is this place open? I can't find hours anywhere and for a 3rd time we tried to go here this past weekend and again.....not open. WTF?!? \n\nI am a Vegan living in Phoenix and need to get in here! It's wrong that I have not been here at least a handful of times but everytime we have tried(Friday evening, Saturday afternoon, Thursday evening) over the course of the last 6 months it has been closed. \n\nIt got 2 stars instead of 1 because it's a vegetarian house in Phoenix, nuff said.\n\nMaybe someone will read this and open this place espcially for me so I can stuff my face and change my review to 5 stars, that is what I am hoping for anyway.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "muU7S-YE8D3FM5KgxOtFCw", "review_id": "53lEOLprfVH0-swfFhEvCQ", "text": "Ah, the veggie house. \nThe complimentary tea is excellent. I do understand the language barrier being and issue with the waitress on staff. I've had the problem a few times. However If you end up with David he takes very good care. \nThree strip soup, Lemongrass chicken and the spring rolls are big favorites of mine. \nThe service has always been on the slow side and I've never gotten out of there in under an hour. \nI never realized it was a cult I just thought they had an real admiration for the woman on the wall, whom I figured owned the place. \nAnyways I've always found it peaceful not creepy and find it excellent to calm and eat good food for good prices. My omnivore friend begs and pleads to go to this place whenever we're together which speaks volumes to the tastiness.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rR5W8Bj-IGu6sw1_1v4m7g", "review_id": "95og3-tepdAtSIkuZXAUTg", "text": "I wish I could give this place five stars, I really do. I've been to all vegan (this place is no, but is close) Chinese restaurants in NY, Philly and Boulder, and was hoping that this would be similar.\n\nIt took us three tries to even get to eat here, as they have odd hours to start with, and seemed to be closed sometimes when their sign said that they should be open.\n\nThe first time, we were the ONLY people in the whole place, and it still took us 45 minutes to get served, and another 20 from when we were done until we could get our check. The second visit, there were other people there, but there were more servers, and it took, no kidding, over an hour to even get our soup. AN HOUR.  Our tea pot and water glasses were empty long before that.\n\nThe food? It's ok.  It's not amazing, but as a vegetarian, it's nice to know that you can eat anything on a menu. The Mushroom Hot Pot was ok but a little bland. I liked the steamed dumplings, but the sauce was a bit odd.\n\nDon't forget the odd TVs all around the place playing interesting cult-like clips about Supreme Master Ching Hai and his biddings. Which is kinda cool to begin with, but when you're sitting there for an hour or two, it gets a bit old.\n\nI really wanted to like this place, but I can't. We won't be going back unless they get a big overhaul.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tdoL4Un5_hy_rJxEFLLOjw", "review_id": "t-K7PmquFaSsLhFgPHhddg", "text": "Of course this place gets all stars from me.\n\nLemongrass chicken is probably my idea of Grand Master Flash Heaven. Speaking of Heaven, also try the Seventh Heaven Salad rolls thingies.\n\nService is slow but by the time I think about it I'm too busy concentrating on the infomercial/yoga session video of the Supreme Goddess Master on the big screen, who never seems to age. Maybe they just switch her out when the last one dies.... Plus there are ALWAYS weird-looking people sitting nearby who order it up something ferocious, and it's fun to discuss what they could possibly do for a J.O.B. with those white-people dreads.\n\nThat is not to say that service isn't good, because it is.\n\nI couldn't believe it, but someone who went to the Veg House with me actually decided right then and there that he liked tofu. He had never had it before that day, save for a few nightmares, which is just unfair.\n\nI do wish it were open more, though. Kind of a PITA to drive up only to find the place locked.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ukA4tAsH05itDYqhl7qBMw", "review_id": "WS8EpbkDZpCmW7p9SjeiVQ", "text": "Cult vibes + delicious lemongrass mock chicken. I try to avoid meat substitutes in general these days but Veggie House holds a special place in my heart.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cy8AenOdrxpkaBAjznBRHg", "review_id": "qfLTSXv7xeYDfgyNwGpKXA", "text": "One star for the massive headache I got after I ate the food... MSG?  Not sure.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m-KukDHoMGdkmE74hUsc4g", "review_id": "hkI2yWDGvhxEwSsiUi7yVA", "text": "FYI: I just passed this place Saturday, May 15, 2010 and it is now a LOVING HUT chain restaurant.\n\nI used to looooooooooove the Vegetarian House's Lemongrass chicken. Salty but absolutely hard to tell it wasn't meat. Great stuff. Hopefully, they don't change the recipe but I'm guessing they will.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L6UVXoPNIidxUaEuVs1LTA", "review_id": "6e1gVc7FY6AwpDuAJU0ckA", "text": "The food is excellent!!!! Lemongrass chicken is by far my favorite dish. The fried rice is also delicious. I'd give it 5 stars but here are the drawbacks: odd hours (sometimes they're not even open when they should be by their own hours) and long service times despite an empty restaurant. The TVs are always playing bizarre stuff but interesting. All that is well worth the quality of the food though.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B6bkUynS0ia5WKsqZ2EOtQ", "review_id": "OzRIzFrDSUZL4f5oLSWA3Q", "text": "Took a bit to find this place as I had always known it as the Vegetarian House. Same idea, smaller menu. The service is slow and a bit confusing at times, but friendly. I thought it was a bit overpriced and between an appetizer, and two entrees the Lemongrass chicken was the only thing worthwhile. I'd go back for the lemongrass chicken but I'll probably do take-out next time.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IGkoathSlJmIOBDGo9vUZg", "review_id": "7UwOmqKwrWRyIgOJfpbINA", "text": "If you're looking for vegan food, this is probably the best in town.  They used to be called the Vegetarian House, but they recently changed the name.  For those of you who really enjoyed the Vegetarian House of old, don't worry.  This is still the same place run by Supreme Master Ching Hai--it's just that the chain has changed names.  The food has changed very little.\n\nThe dishes here still have the same high quality and wonderful taste that they always had.  Their lemongrass vegan \"chicken\" and fried rice are just incredible.\n\nAnd yes, expect to be bombarded as usual by the normal Ching Hai tracts on her publications and on video.  For more about Ching Hai and her \"Quan Yin\" method, see here:  http://www.godsdirectcontact.org/ .  For other viewpoints on Supreme Master Ching Hai, see here:  http://www.rickross.com/groups/suma_ching.html .\n\nRegardless of your viewpoints on the Supreme Master, the food here can't be beaten for freshness or for taste.  Highly recommended.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y66q9-Nggoo6W5BgoP5FbA", "review_id": "ZZbz6wW_3JW2V-f7CPVJIA", "text": "If you're looking for vegan, this is NOT the best in town.  Sure, everything is vegan, but it's lots of fake meats, some odd flavors, and horrific videos playing on the wall of vegan propaganda.  \n\nAs a vegan, I choose to eat my lunch without a side of animal-slaughtering videos.  The best thing on the menu: Mu Shu Vegetable appetizer (so good!).  If you're willing to spend a little more, venture over to True Food or even Whole Foods which have lots of vegan options.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0VptqMr6enVCnqRjVYs4NQ", "review_id": "Ps5IDlTDUNkWabYrG1Cxew", "text": "I never made it to The Vegetarian House and decided to try this location again once Loving Hut took over the space. \n\nWe went on a Friday night, the space was clean and white if not a bit to stark (adjusting the lighting would work). The food was similar to the other dishes I have had at other Loving Hut locations so at least it was consistent.\n\nThe only problem I saw was the service. Everyone seemed to be trying hard and remained friendly while at the same time appearing very scatter brained. We noticed people flagging down waitresses as soon as we sat down so we knew something was aloof. It just seemed to be that they didn't have everything together, like it was opening week or something. Things took awhile and you could see the frantic pace to which everyone was trying to get things done, yet the restaurant was a 1/4 full.\n\nMaybe they will iron out some of they service issues, the food is still good although the menu is a bit tired - or I may just be tired of it. I should be thrilled with another vegan restaurant in the valley, but the more I sample vegan cuisine outside of Phoenix the more I crave more of that here.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WgX4RZT2nbqXcJclDWHWYg", "review_id": "N7B_xdhtNLvgJhxft5_Bxg", "text": "Love love love love love this place! I was so impressed with their BBQ Baguette yesterday that I had to go back and see if it was a fluke since I usually can't stand faux meats. Today I had their house fried rice and it was also delicious. The best thing about LH is the fact that they sell their veg meats in the stores (along with some of their sauces and an interesting looking seasoning). So the BBQ veg protein I love so much, I now have a bag of it in my kitchen and my waitress even explained how to prepare it (it's a TVP kind of protein so you just rehydrate it).", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1rcKVcEdGpuAjUSfNU4FoA", "review_id": "xwts6srwIDId77iLURGNuA", "text": "My husband and I had lunch here today. The service was very slow, which was unfortunate, because it was not that close to work or home for us. They did offer us a complimentary lentil soup, which was delicious. The water was lemon-and-lime-infused, and the tea was surprisingly strong for the delicate color. \n\nI ordered the \"Spicy Cha Cha\" (Yam-based protein, red & green bell peppers, green onions, celery, spicy seasoning, lettuce; $7.95). I had no idea what Cha Cha was, or what yam-based protien is, but what I was served looked and tasted exactly like fried shrimp. It was salty and I'm sure it was a few more grams of fat than I'd prefer, but my, it was delicious.\n\nMy husband had the Hawaiian Burger (Soy patty, vegan butter, pineapple, teriyaki sauce, mushroom, lettuce, tomato, vegenaise, French fries; $7.95)He said he'd definitely like to come back.\n\nI'll echo what others have said about the stark white decor and the flat-screen monitors with the propaganda, although I didn't really see anything offensive. The annoyance factor just increased because of the long time we had to wait for our entrees.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "p7TqGVaKPPVMcwVNwlD3gw", "text": "Since The Veggie House turned into Loving Hut, I have been twice, and am very delighted at some of the positive changes that have occurred.\n\nThe space itself is much lighter, and I feel more welcome by the staff. I also like that their food selection is WAY less greasy and has more of a focus on health.\n\nI have tried the spicy cha cha twice (it is actually yam protein breaded to look like shrimp) and it is FANTASTIC. I have also had the raw salad, sweet and sour pork, fried rice, one of the noodle soups, and the stuffed tomatoes. All were good, but the stuffed tomatoes could have used a little more flavor. Great portion sizes.\n\nThey do not serve alcohol, but have some really fun concoctions to drink. Try the \"Pink Lady\" or the delightful \"Sunny Forest.\"", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "muU7S-YE8D3FM5KgxOtFCw", "review_id": "_0Mw8sHYIog1ZwzUsTXnig", "text": "Tonight I tested out the new Loving Hut. I grabbed some To Go, and honestly it wasn't as good as it had been previous times. : (\nWhile I didn't see any of the slaughter videos mentioned in more recent review than my last one, I did notice the extra tv running the normal Supreme Master info. \nThe new layout is nice, but I liked the food from before, my sweet and sour faux pork is now labeled \"sweet and sour divine\" and has bell peppers that it never had before. Three strip soup has been taken off the menu completely (they did make it for me though :) I'm hoping it'll be better if I dine in next time, but for now I'm fairly disappointed with the new Loving Hut and left missing the Vege house.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DMtlC2TpVEimIn0D07HnUA", "review_id": "IseM8wsFcgU3_1QwgjpwFw", "text": "A little different, and quite healthy.  Plus open until 9 p.m., so I am a fan.  My favorite is the fake beef.  I liked the BBQ beef, and the Mongolian sounds good too. The curry was mild, but tasty.  The service is warm and friendly, and she even pointed out the favorites on the menu.  I like when waitstaff has an opinion about the food, especially when the food is unfamiliar.  The veggies are crunchy and the sauces are not too glooey,  too sweet or salty, as some Chinese sauces can be.  It would be nice if they turned down the lights a bit so it feels less like a school cafeteria.  The video promoting veganism and a supreme leader are heavy handed and well, frankly, weird. But hey, the sounds is low enough, and you can sit with your back to the screen and forget about it.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JwRWL5jW9U5sI3wM0EUPMg", "review_id": "0EyVevItNNonhAdb2QasVw", "text": "Great option for vegetarians although meat eaters might not like the mock meats available....Many mock meat options; I had garlic \"chicken\" and the GF got spicy chachas, a yam based mock meat dish that looked like breaded shrimp.  It was very good!  Also got wonton soup which was just like the real thing...I recommend this place if you want a more Asian alternative to green!  Just ignore the strange videos of the guru playing....", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "eCtkMHrbM8j0R5yabfrRzg", "review_id": "IPxiPmzFCYYZXFhMdifh9g", "text": "I drive by this place every day...and I was honestly scared to go in until I got a tip from a very reliable source that this place was delicious. I tried simple, sweet and sour chick'n...it was SO GOOD. I told myself I wouldn't become a vegan fast food junkie but this place makes it hard to keep that promise. I came back today to try the Hawaiian burger and it was good. I might do without the pineapple next time...I know that's what's so Hawaiian about it! I just don't like baked fruit...freaks me out...  So with that said, go try it, even if you're not Vegan; a healthy cruelty free meal will do you some good :D", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x-8MXJKa2ScSUS7YjKIOVw", "review_id": "QtHWIKWsmt5iNrub6b9Zdw", "text": "The Loving Hut is among my favorite restaurants in Phoenix. My boyfriend and I like to go there as much as we can. The staff are friendly and helpful, the decor is unique and the Supreme Master TV is interesting, and if you don't like it, it's never too loud and you can get a table away from the television.\n\nFor appetizers, my favorite are the Summer Rolls, but the Spring Rolls and the Moo Shu Vegetables are delicious as well.\n\nMy favorite entree is the Sweet and Sour Divine, but I'm also a fan of the Philly Dream sandwich, the Stuffed Tomatoes, the Sage Lemongrass, the Noble Broccoli and the Clay Pot Sensation. My boyfriend is also big fan of the Ginger Seaweed Ocean, but it's not really my thing.\n\nThe cheesecake is pretty good, my boyfriend really goes nuts over it. Also, the pink lady is pretty good, but I usually get water because I'm poor and water is pretty delicious, though tragically underrated.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hItJTohbIIv558NDwyGTUQ", "review_id": "d0CyQHA6W2jsTUa1-47PiQ", "text": "All Hail The Supreme Master\n\nI've always been a meat eater. Love, love, rending cooked or raw flesh from bones or bite size bits from the tips of forks.\n\nWas totally amazed that soy protein cooked properly can be just as good,  if not more tasty than meat. If I could eat like this every day I would be a vegetarian; no BFD!\n\nThe Food at Loving Hut is delicious, the atmosphere intriguing; WTF is the supreme master? She's this righteous chick that loves baby animals and thinks vegan lifestyle rocks, and that you should drive a hybrid.  Call it a cult, then call Mormonism a cult...oh you do?  Well it's not that culty, and it's more personality than anything, along with great healthy food!", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AZbjArgpIignLmqX5pR7lw", "review_id": "OILrYVsdt6Wi2SbnuL4flw", "text": "As a vegan for over 10 years, i hate to NOT support a tried and true vegan restaurant in phoenix. But i have to be honest and say that this place did not live up to my expectations. In fact, it fell quite short. I ate at the Glendale Loving Hut location and had a FAR better experience there, so my review here is only for the Phoenix location. By all means, DO go to the Glendale one! It has a different menu and completely different atmosphere.\n\nThe phoenix location on Indian School Road has a very drab interior, and very outdated. White metal chairs that looked like they were from the '80s. My first impression walking in was not a good one, and that is important to me. Definitely not a soothing relaxing atmosphere by any means. Also, there was a bad odor in the air. Almost smelled fishy to me. It almost made me lose my appetite to be perfectly honest. \n\nOk, now on to the food. I got the Grilled Teryaki dish. By the way, did i mention prices are also higher at this location? $9.00 was the cost of this dish -- for lunch! Prices are a couple dollars less at the Glendale spot. Anyways, the faux meat in this dish was fine -- nothing to write home about, but it was \"good\". However, my complaint is that is ALL it was. Just a big pile of fake meat, and a small portion of lukewarm steamed vegetables on the side with no sauce or marinades on them. Just plain vegetables, and they were getting colder by the minute. Not really what i had in mind for lunch and certainly not worth the $9.00 plus the tip. I guess i should have gotten the rice to go with it all, but that was extra money!\n\nThe complimentary lentil soup was a nice touch, but i've had better lentil soup that i've made myself. The soup too was only lukewarm, and very small cup size portion.\n\nThe only positive i can say is that the waitress was wonderful and very friendly. I feel bad writing a bad review, but honesty is my policy.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "izOUjRwXReNSYtIl_AUR9w", "review_id": "rvEROI-dP_1ofnhCUOvE6g", "text": "From the outside, a strange looking place with a cryptic name. But inside it's a different story. \n\nVegans should be enamored by Loving Hut (I'm not vegan, but occasionally enjoy a vegan meal). The menu is as vast and diverse as a Chinese vegan menu can be. The \"proteins,\" a.k.a. soy chicken, soy beef, and soy shrimp, should win oscars for best actor. Their consistencies and flavorings were great. I started with the fresh garden rolls and had a the New York stir-fry chicken entree. Both were fantastic.\n\nThe service was also a highlight -- our server took the time to explain the entire menu, and even offered her own recommendations based on our preferences.\n\nIt's a family-owned place, and I was proud to support them. Even though there was a TV streaming vegan propaganda in six languages, I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and highly recommend this place.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0dgQa81w5it1PMpGpC_L0A", "review_id": "uUpgaPkGKERl78GaDgrEFA", "text": "I wasn't sure how to feel about this place when we first walked in... the decor is pretty awful, and they must not believe in \"atmosphere\".  They might consider doing some kind of HGTV make-over show... it is seriously that bland.\n\nOn the other hand, the service was super sweet and friendly.  The waitress walked us through the menu (our first time there), chatted with our 4-year-old, and even brought him out a free apple juice... just to be nice :)  She even praised us for raising our son as a vegan... we didn't have the heart to tell her that he eats meat - and so do I!\n\nI was a little weirded out when I saw the menu and EVERYTHING looked like meat.  When I'm ordering a vegetarian dish, it just seems strange to make it look like a cow.  Even though it wasn't what I had expected, it was still really delicious.  We had the spicy \"shrimp\", \"beef\" and broccoli, crispy wontons, and the \"hamburger\".  Everything was great, and I doubt most meat-eaters could even tell that these were vegan items.  \n\nWe're looking forward to a return visit... and perhaps take-out on April Fool's Day, to trick my carnivore father into eating something \"veggie\" ;)", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qLCpuCWCyPb4G2vN-WZz-Q", "review_id": "vP0T9IiYkr-4P9VpBTiKHg", "text": "I'm in turmoil on who I should rate this place. The decor and atmosphere is two stars. It smelled disgusting when we walked in, like sulfur or rotten eggs. Then the decor is like 1980's, with the white chairs. Oy - then there's the service. I'm gluten-free, and I had some trouble getting that across. She said that all of the soy protein has wheat in it, so she recommended the tofu dishes. I ended up getting the tofu dish with rice noodles and vegetables. I have no idea if there was wheat in the sauce, but at that point in the meal, I really didn't care. I just wanted to order and get the experience over with. \n\nThe food came out pretty quickly though. My friend got the spicy cha cha (that looks like shrimp but is actually yam) and it was SUPER spicy and I think it tasted like Long John Silver's fried shrimp basket. BUT she really liked it. My dish was pretty okay, although a little bland. The veggies weren't really great either, but for a vegan dish that's less than $10, I guess it was okay.\n\nI had planned on getting dessert, but we were given the check even before she asked if we wanted dessert. After I made some statement about it she asked if we wanted any, and told us they only had two out of the four desserts on the menu anyways. We went without it.\n\nAnd yes, they do have the TV running strange vegan propaganda. Very strange, and I don't really want to look at baby pigs while I dine, but it could have been weirder. I guess. \n\nSO - for the price, I guess it is decent vegan cuisine. I guess I wouldn't really know seeing as how I LOVE MEAT, but hey, I'm up for trying everything once. I think if the atmosphere and service was better I would have actually liked the dining experience and the food more. If it was better inside, I'd be tempted to go to this place again. Eventually, I'd like to try the dessert. If they offer it to me.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6ts41fCsDKHbFZaKOMNmVQ", "review_id": "7CkAMhFhMjZY5engnC_sVA", "text": "Solid 3.5 Stars. \n\nThe loving hut is a bit odd. \n\nI fully agree with everyone who mentioned how off the decor is. We felt like we were in the Sappranos or something with all the 80's white chairs. Also when we first walked in we were slapped in the face by a very off putting smell. \n\nThe service was pretty decent. She came to our table often. The citrus infused water and the hot tea were terrific! \n\nWe ordered some spring rolls and wontons to start. They were both ok. \n\nI ordered the Hawaiian burger and it was beyond messy, also they put the worlds smallest piece of pineapple on it and it didn't taste fresh at all. \n\nHubs order the Philly steak sandwich and our friend got the spicy cha cha, both said they liked it. \n\nWe will probably go back again and try some different dishes. I wasn't a total fan of what I ordered.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eEaQW2LUVRlCCKMKVy4Vkw", "review_id": "aJ17NKRC1Q8mngKbwpDsQQ", "text": "despite a packed restaurant, the food and service was excellent. six of us ordering three appetizers and six entrees. Mongolian delight was delicious, juicy and very flavorful. Aulac Special Salad was easily the favorite of the table. fresh, flavorful and healthy. the fried rice wasn't bad but nothing special. Summer rolls and pan fried dumplings were good. Sage Lemongrass was too chewy and fried tasting, but not bad. looking forward to trying out the other dishes and supporting a friendly humble establishment!", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pl5hDN_9P5J-2ejFem0YYw", "review_id": "bl8tdUytZon2xBsBrBHVwQ", "text": "Other reviewers are pretty much spot on.  When we first entered, there was a pretty bad smell to the place.  It almost smelled like a sewer... they should look into that.  However, by the end of the meal, we couldn't really even smell it anymore.\n\nThe decor is also strange.  I really didn't like the TV's with the vegan propaganda running.... having been a vegan myself, and also a vegetarian for some years, I've seen it all - but definitely not while I'm eating.  It doesn't matter if it's vegan food, who wants to watch that while they eat???\n\nBut!- the saving grace might actually be the food.  It is pretty delicious.  The service was not too bad either.  The server was a pleasant lady who gave me recommendations on the menu.  My boyfriend ordered two of their specialty drinks and they were really yummy.  \n\nOverall, the food is good but the atmosphere is lacking.  Service is ok too.  Would I go back?  Probably.\n\nHowever, I've been to much nicer and better vegan/vegetarian restaurants (in Las Vegas, where I'm from).", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wC1CPV5bf--bDLtlhNSPLg", "review_id": "68HgAIgDHOSx3PEjA9BQwQ", "text": "First time at the hut an I'm really impressed with the food! I had the summer roll to start and it blew me away with the flavors and textures it contained. Next came the Mongolian beef (minus the beef!) but it looked and tasted alot like beef. It was scrumptious! I can't wait to come back and try more things! It isnt much to look at inside or out, but they have some great food at good prices. And it's good for you!", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xV59HB14hq4XTecr3dFibw", "review_id": "JNK56W-PZSB7-WOX6Fa17g", "text": "A few things have stopped me from going vegan in my life and dining out options is one of them. Another is parting with food items I'd miss dearly. I don't eat meat and I hadn't really found any vegetarian restaurant that did fake meat well, until I went to The Loving Hut.\n\nIt seems like every time we go there our eyes widen and we're asking, \"how the hell did they do that?\"\n\nLast night, they made yams taste like shrimp--not just taste like it, but have the same texture. WTF!?\n\nThough this restaurant isn't quite as good as Green, (I'm biased toward American-style food anyway), its food is unique, tasty, and inexpensive.\n\nIf you're not a vegan, you may feel bombarded with propaganda upon entrance; fair warning.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ka45PYSjG3AyGf3p4hxBtQ", "review_id": "7TZRgEWiAt2qZ53bFGF2MA", "text": "Love this place! Which is hard for me to say of most of the vegan/vegetarian restaurants my mom has dragged me into.\n\nThe sizzling rice soup is my favorite! I can't believe how amazing it tastes being vegan and how good it make you feel.\n\nWe always get the summer rolls, sweet and sour pork, and the lemon grass chicken.\n\nI haven't been since it changed names but before service was always a little weird. The guy servers there seem like they are so aloof.\n\nIt's always really clean and the bathrooms are nice too.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "y5_vrqIylhXMrejM_-x_vA", "review_id": "vjffbcT5ZEzm-qJHPC6ZPw", "text": "I've tried to eat here before an it was temporarily closed. Come to find out they were transitioning from vegetarian to vegan. Their menu has quite a few choices, and everything looked good! \nI ordered the bean curd and my friend got the curry soup and we split one of the summer roll selections. Delicious! Not to mention that they put fresh orange slices into their water so it was a nice, refreshing surprise. \nAll the menu options are very affordable and our waitress was able to answer some questions and help us decide. We arrived when it was very slow but it was picking up quite a bit by the time we were done, and we never felt rushed to leave. I'll be back to try the stuffed tomato!", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q4Yy0RkFVtyqsYig8dyg3w", "review_id": "_YpG0v1qNaIizshGqjyOjw", "text": "this restaurant is not wheelchair accessible. I have no idea how the food is because there are 2 steps and no ramp.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DmQsIAMTwdj7hXKXLnD7EQ", "review_id": "keGAdb48C0v8gypGMEZy6A", "text": "I think the little vegan place with the weird tv propaganda should at least get two stars for setting up shop across from McDonalds.\n\nThen allot one more star for the drinks, especially the rose lemonade. It has rose petals sprinkled on top!\n\nBut i can't justify even a half star for the  food. I guess it qualifies as being vegan, but I'm not sure if it qualifies as food.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 12, "useful": 12, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "7C-jyTrOX-iJ-MrSJuh-8A", "review_id": "LKIhmRYXpqhc9q15KhY6Ew", "text": "I went into this place weirdly expecting Pauly Shore to pop out exclaiming, \"Welcome tuu the LUuving HuUt\"  Please God no. When this was Supreme Master I knew I was in for a long wait and this is still the case, a party had to get their own menus they grew too impatient. Don't expect to be out of here in 45 minutes or under an hour for that matter.\n\nVegetarian meals shouldn't be this hard to find and they are not, this is just another option to consider if you are on this side of town. I have found some items on the menu I can cross off, and some I will always make my regular rotation. Service is friendly but be sure to snatch your desserts before you hit the table, otherwise they will be gone by the time you finish your meal. Cheesecake is very popular and is frequently sold out. Just thought you should know that, before the vultures swarm.\n\nThe Heaven Rice Rolls $4.00 are okay if you are a fan of the rice paper wrapping, although I did not like the cold, rubbery, not too flavorful texture. The peanut sauce was a compliment to every dish however, and could go on anything (it is supposed to come with a hoisin sauce). The Moo Shu Vegetables $6.95 came differently than how they are supposed to on the menu, it came wrapped tightly again with a rice paper instead of in a wheat Moo Shu skin. Not acceptable.\n\nThe Sweet and Sour Divine $8.50 (rice separately white $1.00, brown $1.25) was delicious, a true vegan \"junk food\" delight. Soy protein, pineapple, carrots, and homemade S&S sauce which I thought they gave me a little too much of but that's okay. It looked like real chicken, tasted like real chicken, and although I have been a vegetarian for 8 years, it was reminiscent of the real thing and recreated that memory for me of eating some S&S Chicken. My mom who is not in anyway shape or form a vegan, was shocked by the taste of the dish (she was a butcher for many years).\n\nThe Guru Curry $7.50 is made like a thin Thai curry so don't expect a thick Indian or Chinese curry. It is soupy but it is very good and is served with a crusty loaf of bread. It is composed of: curry, taro, carrots, potatoes, gluten, tofu.\n\nThe small trick she offered us about their water is that they cut up a bunch of oranges and put it in the ice water. The Macadamia Carrot Cake $3.95 could have been better if it wasn't so dried out by the refrigerator. It was a delicious cake but they need to throw those out and replace them. With: coconut, carrots, turbinado, sugar, macadamia nuts, spices, coconut cream topping.\n\nPlease men in the back who kept farting; I know vegans have a lot of fiber running through the digestive tract at an astronomical rate but farting in a full restaurant is in poor taste. Please excuse yourself and go to the bathroom and fart to your heart's content or take it outside. *Disclaimer-none of the people pictured were the purveyors of the gas.\n\nAll items are 100% vegan, all entrees are under $10, all of their delicious organic juices, milks and teas are $3.50-5.00.  It gets busy on weekends and with the already long wait, prepare to wait or come early.\nMight be hard to pass up but it is right across from Chuy's, and right in the same parking lot as Desert Jade.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BjwXX-sChcjx2E55B_7rXg", "review_id": "nl0SP64CYAqSmGmhHxPJ_Q", "text": "This is, hands-down, the most uncomfortably stark, awkward,1980's hospital-esque diner I've ever stumbled upon in my life. \n\nThe food was tasty and the menu is more varied than any other vegan restaurant in town... but somehow, that doesn't cut it. I thought I knew what I was going to try next time, but in retrospect, I'd rather not subject myself to that atmosphere much more than I'd like to try the soy protein fish.. which is somewhat disappointing, because I really did want to try that fish.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GP-h9colXgkT79BW7aDJeg", "review_id": "Ua1Tv09aarqzvWLmhrfKlA", "text": "Should be renamed The Tofu Hut.  Went here with \"mostly-vegan\" relatives who recommended it highly.  Restaurant itself feels like a converted fast-food joint.  Service was very prompt and friendly (one star for food, one star for ambience, four stars for service) -- server took time to explain a number of items to my wife.  Biggest disappointment was that almost every dish included (or centered around) some sort of soy protein or tofu.  Hello!  There are tons of ways to be delicious vegan dishes that don't include the abomination (to me) that tofu is from a taste and mouthfeel standpoint.  Wife did not like her faux fish entree, the wonton soup was o.k., as was my veggie Mu Shu.  Next time, it's off to Cafe Lalibela, or any good italian or middle eastern place.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1v5esjekcOJ5JoSGh5_kqg", "review_id": "CMgOvm-_1GRic0WZNSLWew", "text": "Sure the service sucks and it is pretty creepy (it is run by a cult) but that vegan lemon pepper chicken and those spring rolls keep my coming back. Superb!\n\nBy the way if you like their mock chicken or shrimp (its made of yam and really good) you can find it in a package at LeiLei in Chandler.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Qyu7oUSfFwuWckKRd8Q8cA", "review_id": "1D0xf_qsBKP5b0jAHjJPqw", "text": "I love this place, from the cult, to the eerie 80s decor, to the interesting conversations I overheard...it all just makes me laugh...but the food is good and it's cheap. I mean I don't see myself following Supreme Master Ching Hai anytime soon, but I appreciate a good vegetarian restaurant.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NmXOEr-_zlHGM0noE2Wrkg", "review_id": "y025aBifM6wM1KxSDhnTjA", "text": "We were a little skeptical at first, because the parking lot wasn't very full. When we walked in, it was sterile and dated and I would've turned around had the server not smiled warmly and invited us to have a seat.\n\nSo glad we didn't ditch it based on looks. The food was delicious! \n\nTwo must haves: Rainbow Salad and the Stuffed Tomatoes.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HJSpvuLj_DPdO-6eJ4fDpw", "review_id": "imlGtmiwQIQxuCZIGj8fTg", "text": "I am not a vegan but love vegetables and would prefer to not eat meat most of the time. This place has the best spring rolls I have ever tasted. My sister-in-law is vegan and I went with her and she liked it too!", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SJoMGpnY0DVtMlpjFK78-Q", "review_id": "mc83-x-M2tUFvqxi2vWFqg", "text": "I didn't hate it, it was okay. If you have a lot of time to piss away, go ahead and check this out. The service is super slow. There was no one to greet my fianc\u00e9 and myself when we walked in.\n\nWhen someone did come out about 5 minutes later, she greeted the first party and invited them to sit where they liked, so we followed suit. Then she brought out water about 10-15 minutes or so later. The water was refreshing! They have freshly sliced oranges in it!\n\nThen about 10 minutes after that we ordered. If you're keeping track, we has been here about 25-30 mins at this point. We shared the dumplings, I had the sweet and sour divine, and he had the Garlic sensation.\n\nThe lentil soup they serve with the meal was yummy! And the dumplings can satisfy in insatiable appetite for all things dumpling. I have an unhealthy obsession with dumplings. Mmm, dumpling. \n\nThey serve Stash jasmine green tea, which I loved. The soy chicken could be tastier but the dish was pretty good, nonetheless. I could make a tastier meat sub, myself\n\nAnd holy hell, they do not know what a sense of urgency is! We had to leave and said, \"we're running late, can you go ahead and run our bill?\" Note, we has already finished eating and had not even been visited for a check. She went off, did a couple of other things, adjusted a menu on her way to the register, and finally checked us out. \n\nIf you go, do not expect great service. Expect alright food, aloofness, and a strange ambiance.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "v6RtrOvdoMjwLYWyieeFNw", "review_id": "bWSTTSV_fXNa105QNKx5Ug", "text": "While visiting in Phoenix, we stumbled upon this place and the lady who must have been the owner was great and even e-mailed up websites to check out being vegan.  This was while the food was being made. We even got some free digs out of the situation. I would recommend if you are in the Phoenix area and if you are a vegetarian or not to try it out.The food wasn't too bad and I went back for the BBQ beef.\n\nThe food was quite yummy I should say!", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mA14soH_Nwa2xeIlfgQJ3g", "review_id": "fFV1G4EaTwu59ov-Iz_hFA", "text": "plain and simple, this is some tasty vegan Chinese food! the location is a little out of place, but the staff are super friendly and food is good. just make sure to check their hours before heading over. CLOSED ON MONDAYS", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DBGEhqsq7G6UKg75fGfztg", "review_id": "dQfCO8clOVULuaUR49PzlQ", "text": "Love love love it!  I can't wait to go back!  The food was awesome, the atmosphere was typical, and the lady who took our order was just too cute.  Definitely a favorite.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KvVJJqmbgQaRPtzyi_84Wg", "review_id": "72_LNtG_sg-ic0sjhsDLeA", "text": "Here's the honest truth on this place: Good food, nice service, somewhat odd decor. \n\nI typically order for pick-up, so I haven't had too much experience eating in this restaurant. On the few occasions that I have been there I have found the servers to be polite and obliging, the food to be hot & tasty, and the restaurant to be clean. Yes, the restaurant does have a religious affiliation that it makes very clear - TV is playing a video on loop, posters of the \"Supreme Master\" - but, I honestly didn't find it to be as \"creepy\" or intense as other posters have claimed. I think of it like a family owned Italian or Mexican joint - sometimes there are cultural or religious icons there, too. \n\nAnywho - back to the food. If you are vegan or vegetarian you MUST try this place at least once. After living in NY for a while I mourned Phoenix's lack of vegetarian/vegan food, but then I found Loving Hut. While I can't vouch for everything on the menu - I have tried quite a bit and I swear - it gets better every time I eat it! I am a huge fan of the Sage Lemongrass, Mongolian Delight, and Sweet & Sour Divine. YUM.\n\nOne word of warning - If you are familiar with other Loving Huts: The menu is completely different. I have been to three of these restaurants now and have seen the menu range from Asian inspired to a more Mexican Vibe. This particular restaurant rocks an Asian/American feel. Additionally, some of the names of the dishes are different from venue to venue, so be aware when ordering.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6jR8qqed8qg-sYKCrvqi1Q", "review_id": "_pldPfVB4fJAYXZ4v-tSaw", "text": "I give the Loving Hut 5 stars mostly because of their Sweet and Sour Divine entree. It's like a mock sweet and sour chicken meal. I've visited the hut twice and although planned on trying something different on my second visit, ordered the Sweet and Sour once again. My matey enjoyed the Royal Noodle soup which was spicy, lemongrassy, and topped with plenty of cilantro. The service is friendly and the atmosphere is relaxing with a wall of windows spreading soft light throughout the interior. I noticed that a few people have complained about the religious video (possibly Buddhism? Didn't pay much attention) playing on the widescreen. I say who cares, no one is forcing you to convert to anything. From my experience throughout my lifetime almost everyone preaches something that they believe in one way or another. For me this was about the food, nothing else. Unless they are poisoning the food with some mind controlling substance, who cares!", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Mx5Bl-VEpDcj2fRTGAJkQQ", "review_id": "se610No1GkgCXkGtRUuNRQ", "text": "This place is pretty cool, love the eggplant!  Stuffed tomatoes were yuck, but it was a texture thing...and taste thing;).  I also tried the carrot cake, maybe I'm used to the amazing desserts that vegan bakeries have/ the cake was dry with hardly ang frosting; gave it to my dog:(. The feel of this place is like a cafeteria... The people are friendly, the food all vegan (that gets a star). I go there when I'm hungry and by myself- usually see a few people having a meal alone in there... Worth checking out if your vegan or at least foood conscience;) try the eggplant!  I subtracted a star because of the huge tv, it's really annoying.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1ly_7CQ3_XJGu--G1OLUOw", "review_id": "6Ajp2WXGov2Hili6ELQoxA", "text": "The service was good, but the food was terrible. I prefer healthy green vegan food rather than soy protein product and meat substitutes. The atmosphere is WEIRD! I'll never go back here.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XXdaMJsqRkbDqHrehJdnsg", "review_id": "IXOThuH7HvDe8RCBrk1tRQ", "text": "I live just down the road from this restaurant and have driven by it a thousand times. Not being a vegan, I never planned on eating here. My wife recently found out she is allergic to dairy, wheat, and gluten. The staff was very kind and patient while helping us find foods that would work. I ordered the Hawaiin burger and fries...so good! The patty tasted legit. The texture of the meat didn't taste like other soy-based burgers I have tried. Great experience. Loved the all-white, early Nineties chairs! Will totes go back.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ATxbUTytzwQw7Ogu2SHGvA", "review_id": "Swk-FQPl5ujIzD7S70nUoA", "text": "The service was great and everyone was so nice! The food is amazing! the best vegetables I've ever had in the area, fresh and well cooked. The ambience is a bit stark and cafe like, but the food makes up for it. \n\nI will be here again! Fantastic! Highly recommend.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vGT4H3756z6f54CydNXwFA", "review_id": "-5-ecfufXMdK5kE2LtBCGg", "text": "I would definitely recommend this place for vegans and vegetarians.  In town for business and tried it for the first time.  Lentil soup was the best I've ever had.  Sweet and Sour Devine was devine.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oSvSd2jABPxX9QIUb0fdzw", "review_id": "9gxy4-aZbVsMZPQg8UItoQ", "text": "Yummmmmmm!!!! :) Best vegetarian restaurant in Phoenix!! Awesome, delicious, flavorful , hearty and vegan!! Definitely a restaurant for food lovers. I thought Green was happening and prior to that I was Fresh Mint addict but this place takes the cake! I haven't eaten in yet because the decor is a bit dated but takeout is fast and fantastic only ever takes 10-15 min to get your order made so perfect spot to grab dinner on the way home. Great prices and large portion sizes! Best vegetarian restaurant in Phoenix!!", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OcURvaDyYzYZzkafEMllTw", "review_id": "gXFHsbUunCCZrAZ7C_uvWA", "text": "pretty good vegetarian food, though I wish they'd expand their menu to more natural foods as that goes hand it hand for me in regard to eating healthy.\n\noverall though, I'd recommend em", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8C0klRVZfpgKQK2cr8-I8w", "review_id": "b3SFV23_sciG8GVvTQ-gXA", "text": "One of the best vegan restaurants in Arizona.\nClay pot sensation, curry soup, summer rolls, heaven rice rolls, Philly dream, BBQ noodles and Hawaiian burger are all excellent.\nWe go to both locations (Glendale and Phoenix) regularly since both have slightly different menu options (Glendale has delicious Pho and their Carrot Cake is incredible).\nLoving Hut serves amazing food! We have been to locations in San Diego and Orlando and all are DELICIOUS.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uZbTb-u-GVjTa2gtQfry5g", "review_id": "pKiaMVnVX6BN-8PVgUiARQ", "text": "I'll have to admit. When I hear the words \"Loving Hut,\" I think of perhaps some primitive version of the song \"Love Shack\": \n\n** If you see a faded sign by the side of the road that says\n15 miles to the, Loving Hut! Loving Hut yeah\nI'm headin' down the Phoenix highway, lookin' for the vegan getaway\nHeading for the vegan getaway, vegan getaway,\nI got me a car, it's as big as a whale and we're headin' on down\nTo the Loving Hut... **\n\nThe song coursed through my head a few times as I ventured in and browsed through the menu (**Loving Hut baby! Loving Hut bay-bee...**). I was on a limited time schedule so I got the lemongrass chicken ($9.50) and a slice of carrot cake ($4.50) to go. Although prices seemed a bit high and that I could get lemongrass chicken made with real chicken for cheaper somewhere else, I was hopeful for a good quality meal. It took maybe 10-15 minutes for it to be made and packaged, and the cake was already prepackaged in their dessert counter. The packaging itself is paper-based and thus eco-friendly, as are their to-go bags. \n\nThe lemongrass chicken was a generous portion of soy chunks, deep-fried, and then covered in a pungent lemongrass mixture. The texture of the \"chicken\" was kind of like a mix between fish and chicken, and was tender on the inside. The pieces were nicely seasoned and had a nice outer crunch from the deep-frying. The \"chicken\" nuggets were placed on a bed of romaine, with a slice of carrot and cucumber. As for the carrot cake, it was also a generous serving, filled with freshly grated carrot and large chunks of nuts. I loved the light, whipped topping. The ingredients themselves were great, however, it did taste slightly dry to me.\n\nOne thing to note, is that rice is not automatically included with the entrees, and will cost you $1. \n\nOff to the side of the cash register, there's a small section of vegetarian goods, such as fake beef and chicken. They even sell a vegan dog food!\n\nSo, even if you're an omnivore, it's a good place to get a flavorful meal. I doubt you will miss the meat! And remember,\n\n**The Loving Hut is a little old place where we can get together\nLoving Hut baby, Loving Hut bay-bee!**", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ddgBOz0L3P-WIRGi7V0g1Q", "review_id": "fIsdvR5_ZSPxjx6ZpLUpMA", "text": "I eat lunch here pretty frequently, and the food is excellent.  Highly recommend the stuffed tomatoes. All the stir-fry type dishes that I have had have been excellent. And the prices are extremely reasonable.  \n\nWhen they get crowded (pretty rare for lunch) or have a big take out order, the wait can be long as I don't think they have much in the way of kitchen staff. OK, yes, the whole \"Supreme Master\" thing is quite strange, but honestly it sort of fades into the background anyway. And yes, the name looks a bit odd on an expense report if you take clients there. Still, the food is great.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BiDA7uVJ5igMCsp4ZfpCpQ", "review_id": "r1mBxMLzsJX7PQEDEE2MPw", "text": "Winner.\n\nYou want healthy?  You got it.\nYou want vegetarian/vegan?  You got it.\nYou want your food to taste amazing?  You got it.\nService?  You guessed it.\n\nA spicy cha cha might sound like something you might want to avoid, but don't look over this menu item at Loving Hut.  I don't even remember what was in it, and frankly I don't care... it was simply amazing.\n\nStart with a variety of the spring/summer/egg rolls and get a few different dishes, because you're going to want to try as many as possible.\n\nNext time I will definitely start with dessert.  I could see how you'd always end up too full after dinner, but they look too amazing to miss.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B4ZfuMEKH_aHW9fcV5PbpQ", "review_id": "4TWocgUlv3yI_XrMPP5Jww", "text": "Incredible! I have gone several times and everything was wonderful!", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DGwBvvSzEt_G--2EOmzElQ", "review_id": "VBPsje3KhFUJ8LhlEpX1cg", "text": "Yummy food and nice people. The Hawaiian burger is divine. Great choice for vegans and vegetarians, as well as carnivores wanting to try something new.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "SbRSHWtW3I5OwOSuyGlAjg", "review_id": "r1As9oYHSHylZyAs-ISEWg", "text": "I absolutely LOVED IT! The service there is good and so is the environment. A very lovely restaurant. I had the new york charm. It was DELICIOUS :)", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qC6Z9IJdnMHO-Qa4zs6K1A", "review_id": "jmn4tM7abGWlG_r7TiTdkg", "text": "Freaking out a little. Just got finished eating there. Hairs in the food and I saw a cockroach crawl across the kitchen floor. At least if I get sick tonight I will know why!", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FHFnwoOW7tx9GzCcwDZNeA", "review_id": "LVyRD3ohiqSA1Q4QdbqwKA", "text": "This place is a less expensive but just as tasty Green. (But no tsoynamis.)\n\nGreat service, enjoyed the Noble Broccoli, chocolate cake! All vegan, but I went with a non-vegan and he also loved it.\n\nWeird white atmosphere, but quiet and clean!", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_L4BYdIj6mho-yc7Vot9Mg", "review_id": "CzF6hFLNBUdyIwL7_BsxrQ", "text": "I love this place! Me and my husband always struggle to find good vegetarian/vegan restaurants so I always love to eat here! I really like that I can buy vegetarian food products there as well, the beef slices are awesome and really easy to cook! My favorite.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FwIzvcDkOIrlLJ06zkmlcQ", "review_id": "5l2fXPrefn9EC1NbNLbvaA", "text": "We are so happy to have recently discovered Loving Hut...a real treasure!   The selections -which are many- are full of flavor and so very tasty!  Our server Linda was a true sweet heart and was very hospitable and welcoming.  The light and bright atmosphere of the place added to the wonderful experience we had.  Can't wait to go back!", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mPtuUHbbk2wrn-yVwbzm6g", "review_id": "pUujyYmZnX904CpqYD6grw", "text": "The service is great at this location. Out of the different entrees ordered in my group, my favorite was the Spicy Cha Cha. Usually I can't handle hot spicy, but this one was manageable and DELICIOUS! It goes well with brown rice or the House Fried Rice. If you have time and room for dessert, definitely get the Strawberry Cheesecake. It's organic, vegan, and gluten free! It is definitely hands-down the best cheesecake I have had at any vegan restaurant.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "OESKxoNFZcKl47NrOubgAQ", "review_id": "ZNmnanC0CT-_27bL-qb4dQ", "text": "My first all vegan restaurant!  It was good.  I am giving only 4 stars because most of the dishes have soy in it, which I avoid even more than meat, based on research done by Westin A Price.  However Loving Hut was more than accommodating for my abnormal soy aversion and informed me they had Yam protein, which I ordered and gladly devoured.  The yam protein mimicked or at least looked like shrimp.  The Pad Thai tasted as I expected Pad Thai would taste in any restaurant. \n\nThe clientele there seem to be abnormally friend and conversation tend to move toward how everyone became vegan, which seems to be brought on first by a bout of bad health issues.  It is a bit odd to overhear so many conversations on the same subject matter, which are almost like small testimonials for the vegan concept.  \n\nI say to eat and know you can live without animal protein....!", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HkiB9D1R0wmnqvIDkKnxgA", "review_id": "B5OBNF59TsZrRAys_ukpvA", "text": "Mmmmmm! I'm having the Spice Coconut Pad Thai as I write this. It's a bit too much for me but that's because I'm abstemious.\nJust the right amount of spicy. Vegetables cooked to perfection.\nGreat job, Loving Hut!", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hVnHDo3ZZiTXQV9n047uyg", "review_id": "i-_kNVp0ss_SI4I_kABZtg", "text": "I really would love to give a better rating to a vegan restaurant. Unfortunately, I was disappointed with EVERYTHING. \n1. I waited 40 min for a take out (with only 2 occupied tables at that time)\n2. A guy who ordered after me got a free piece of cake for the long wait. (it wasn't offered to me) \n3. Terrible service \n4. The decor is something you see in senior houses in Sun City\n5. Almost all items on the menu have soy protein.. TVP? Is it really something healthy or it's some sort of cardboard pretending to be food?\n6. They packed my to go order in such a way that the soup turned before I got to my car, soaking thru the paper bag, landing on my pants, and on the sidewalk...  I went inside to tell them that- NO apology, NO money back. \n\nI wonder why they are not closed yet.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x8WPNouVzNxVjRNlErkRUw", "review_id": "zrC4ipGIL7ckIWx8GjSOCg", "text": "I am not a vegan, but I could eat here everyday!  Great quality and delicious. Very friendly staff!", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Odoe2LqAPrV0TjdXxkP7Mg", "review_id": "SgipNWRvdcmVmgcItwt-qw", "text": "Every time I go to this place, my taste buds thank me. I have tried many different meals, and each one has its own great flavor. I have also tried some of their desserts and drinks, totally tasty. People are super friendly there and it has a nice clean fresh atmosphere. Even my meat-eating husband complimented the faux-meat dish he got. I wish they got more business though, the parking lot is almost always empty when I go. The hours are a bit weird but I can understand it if they don't get customers all day long. If I could afford to eat out every day, I'd go to this place for sure. There are so many things still on the menu that I want to try.", "business_id": "_ODHYjCmrb3W9hIGJI1uaA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eoFSKts0z2a0KqXfwy2-kA", "review_id": "QZrKDYzjExGQrNW7Vsyd_Q", "text": "My daughter has been dancing at Encore for several years now, and we love this studio! Encore is a small, urban studio that offers a wide variety of classes to people of all ages in a centralized location. Whether you're 3 or 33 there is a wide variety of classes to choose from whether you want to learn ballet, jazz, hip hop, salsa, or any of the many specialized courses available.  Encore also hosts specialty classes on the weekends from time to time with celebrity guest instructors. It's a very cool place, with a down to earth vibe. I would highly recommend this studio to anyone looking for a place to dance!", "business_id": "nf-XFT_vCyPveDM6Q51xxA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0BJiIIF7BEboWLI9v3kt6w", "review_id": "4eTz-7m7Myti2x2_RXf8AQ", "text": "Love the studio and the family feeling of everyone there.  My daughter started ballett the first of the year and is having such a great time.  Thank you Regina and Jason for this wonderful studio.  Keep doing what you are doing!", "business_id": "nf-XFT_vCyPveDM6Q51xxA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KSBFytcdjPKZgXKQnYQdkA", "review_id": "cHekGS0hDxe2soU-_hNiOg", "text": "My wife and my kids have all taken lessons for salsa, hip hop, and jazz from Regina.. They are some of the most friendly peeps I have had the pleasure of working with. They have a genuine passion for dance, great staff, attentive, and have enjoyment of dance as a first priority, If you are shopping for dance for your kids.. I highly reccomend EDC", "business_id": "nf-XFT_vCyPveDM6Q51xxA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ak-1d41OjOHuq3m2cAPnCg", "review_id": "NlofY9xnGbdafOI2W_ersA", "text": "My daughter began taking classes at Encore 6 years ago.  At the time she had a bit of an attitude and didn't do too well with other girls.  She instantly fell in love with Regina and took numerous classes from hip hop (her first choice) to ballet, jazz, and lyrical.  I watched my daughter blossom into an amazing young woman as well as an amazing dancer.  Regina involves the girls and boys in the competition experience so that they have more opportunity to learn confidence and self esteem.  My daughter has had the opportunity to travel to California and Las Vegas with the studio to participate in Nationals and Master Classes.  Encore is not JUST family owned, it is a family environment.  I checked other studios but found a less than friendly welcome to new participants.  I couldn't recommend anything more than Encore and the skills that your child learns.  My daughter now works at the studio as well as dancing and my youngest daughter is taking her first classes now.  I am looking forward to another 6 years or more with the Encore family.", "business_id": "nf-XFT_vCyPveDM6Q51xxA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8F_Z0JF86NlyLUIMJnDojg", "review_id": "Xbr-yD9p9oDRTi5fJQWHMg", "text": "Regina, Jason and ALL of their staff make up this wonderful dance studio and my daughter couldn't be happier. She enjoyed dance at another studio for a few years, but Regina, her dance expertise, as well as that of her staff, gives this studio the hip vibe and technical knowledge that my daughter was craving. I would suggest to anyone to give this studio a try because you will not be disappointed.", "business_id": "nf-XFT_vCyPveDM6Q51xxA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KMCAR_uE71dneFc63vw7Xg", "review_id": "H-oKBjzussncGBpjZMD8mw", "text": "Poor business practices at Encore! Beware, they will charge your card without obtaining authorization from you. You CANNOT charge a persons card without consent from that individual, no matter what the situation is. There is nothing listed in the paperwork that says you operate this way. I was accused of just not wanting to pay-how about I just didn't want to pay with THAT card? Money is not an issue. If I had the time I would take them to court just to prove my point.", "business_id": "nf-XFT_vCyPveDM6Q51xxA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8glFI7gi7nZM932DS7iHsg", "review_id": "Uox6Lj4-k-nBkZpJerWXpg", "text": "My kids have been taking dance classes at Encore for 2 years.  The classes are wonderful and the teachers are amazing!  They have grown not only as dancers but also as more confident children.  It is an amazing place! :)", "business_id": "nf-XFT_vCyPveDM6Q51xxA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F21azNBoXB8c6zorMz0jaw", "review_id": "at3r6oNjFdA6i74vVFpPRg", "text": "I have seen Dr. Bob and his sister as well. They are very soft-spoken, gentle and knowledgable. My neurologist recommended me to them.\n\nNote: they are opthalmologists not optometrists.", "business_id": "JF2vAMmV6GQBoQUgAfklBg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ipDZ9ligZmozRi0QcH1A1g", "review_id": "xsBm8jdBI4GieDwleGdEvA", "text": "When I unexpectedly began feeling pain in my right eye a friend recommended that I go see Dr. Bob Bollington.  Dr. Bollington is an amazing ophthalmologist.   He is knowledgeable, conversant and thorough.  Before the appointment was over he ensured that I had all of my questions answered.  Everyone who works in his office is very friendly, efficient and helpful. I highly recommend Dr. Bob Bollington if you are looking for an outstanding ophthalmologist.", "business_id": "JF2vAMmV6GQBoQUgAfklBg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3RSfslC_B0nJPLCymeLyDQ", "review_id": "Fsr173eQSCMxEjT4JqCxcg", "text": "Excellent!  I had a chronic weepy right eye after chemotherapy.  I thought it was infected but found out that it was just blocked tear ducts that could be \"treated\" with hot compresses or hot water from the shower.  Oh, they did have a machine for that but recommended that I try the inexpensive way first.  Works like a charm!  So polite, and caring.  The staff is a little cooler than the doctors but I went to see the doctor, not the staff.  These are eye doctors, not people fitting you with glasses, although they do write prescriptions for glasses.  I found them by asking other physicians where they went for their eye exams.  These guys are as good as I have found in Phoenix in the last 25 years.  I saw Doctor Villareal.  She was as kind and efficient as any doctor I have met.  Dr's Bullington are supposedly better.  That would be a real challenge.  So you can't go wrong here.\n\nYes, I am going back to them from now on.  Please don't tell too many people.  I have looked very long and hard for a trustworthy and accomplished eye doctor.  Go see for yourself, then only tell your closest friends.  The last thing we need is a crowd in the office and long waiting times.", "business_id": "JF2vAMmV6GQBoQUgAfklBg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 9, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0UCWOfFSbSk-tXPd17_Wmg", "review_id": "RrIiUKXza7WrLRKwKXjRsg", "text": "I had Lasik this afternoon. It's now 8:43 PM. I just woke up from my post-op nap and I'm the happiest dude in Tempe. I haven't been able to see this well since I was a little kid. There's nothing like standing in my backyard and staring up at the finite features of the moon through my own eyes.\n\nLasik itself is great but obviously I'm not reviewing a surgery. This place deserves five stars for four major reasons. 1.) They were overwhelmingly friendly from the minute I walked through the door. 2.) They did a fantastic job preparing me for what to expect. 3.) I arrived at their office at 2:15 pm today and was done w/ surgery by 3. I know some people might think that sounds a little cold and impersonal but it wasn't. The doctor was extremely friendly and as soon as I shook his hand I relaxed completely. 4.) This surgery cost me 700 DOLLARS TOTAL! I responded to a banner ad they were running on Google for 299 per eye. I assumed it was a bait and switch. For me, it wasn't. I understand that everybody's eyes are different but I qualified for that price.", "business_id": "s4gUV_zb8EeYosek2GBB4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eHowibQMqmWR9xAN1ZgRTg", "review_id": "7XK_F0zNLzF7uD6sl2dFoA", "text": "I had custom lasik at the Lasik Vision Institute 4 days ago.  The staff and doctors are wonderfully polite and fastidious.  Both doctors answered my questions and so did the staff..the staff even gave suggestions to things that I would have never thought of until later.  I went in for a free consultation and ended up getting same day surgery which was amazing because it was a busy day.\n\nThe procedure itself was not painful at all - it felt a bit odd - but it was quick.  Post \"op\" I had some fogginess and about 4 hours of discomfort which is supposedly normal.  I had lasik at 430pm and by midnight I could see clearly.  small objects were still a bit misty but I anticipated this because I have such a high prescription.\n\nIt has been 4 days and my eyes improve daily.  I ran errands yesterday and could see better than my brother who has never had glasses.  I have worn contacts and eyeglasses for 25 years and this is the most liberating thing to happen to me.  I am looking forward to my 2 week appointment and I would suggest this place to anyone.  If you go in thinking you will have same day surgery know that you cannot drive yourself around and you will need good sunglasses.\n\nBased on reviews I read on here of people who had lasik I expected quicker results but everyone is different and I still have great results they are just coming about slower.  But I'll take this over dry contacts and slippery glasses any day!\n\nAlso, the pharmacist took 2 hours to get my prescription filled for the 2 types of eyedrops post op - so call that in pre surgery.\n\nThank you Lasik Vision Institute!", "business_id": "s4gUV_zb8EeYosek2GBB4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YBOyn0hfUNjmbVOFbs0FSg", "review_id": "ziwPxZ7UKW86es0REp7JIQ", "text": "I was blind as a bat now I have 15/20 vision. It's been a year since my operation. Very happy with this place.", "business_id": "s4gUV_zb8EeYosek2GBB4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-nnI4lsVSargY3IiajVvRQ", "review_id": "7aApSUd02CZJkcYYCyQS1Q", "text": "Had a great experience at LVI. The staff was very helpful and informed. I could watch the procedure being done on my mom before I went in. Pain free and very relaxed. Had my procedure done 6 years ago and my vision is still 20/20.", "business_id": "s4gUV_zb8EeYosek2GBB4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a8uZ3HEqqbs1HODTdaywfQ", "review_id": "UAb1IJGWsGdnnDhVByxTqQ", "text": "The staff is amazing! I had an awesome experience with perfect results! I am now a year out from my surgery and it's as good as the first day. I have and will keep recommending LVI to anyone!", "business_id": "s4gUV_zb8EeYosek2GBB4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 7, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fdfax5deZnM-pmeiyhIJVw", "review_id": "EKJEy3VJofk76QrU-3m4Zg", "text": "I had LASIK done here in June 2012. I was initially drawn to it by Tim G's review, hoping that I would also qualify for the $299 per eye prices. Unfortunately, when I had my consultation they quoted me about $8-900 per eye for traditional LASIK. (I can't remember the exact price they quoted). My contact prescription was -2.50 in both eyes. I was a little bummed and decided that I didn't want to continue and I left. I was already starting to regret that I didn't just get it over with, as it was something I'd been wanting for awhile, when about a week later, they called me and offered me a lower price. They told me that they could do it for $599/eye for the traditional technology if I did my surgery on a specific date. I took them up on their offer and scheduled for a Friday morning. I decided to do all of my pre-LASIK appointment and my surgery on the same day, so I arrived early that morning, had everything done, spent a very long time waiting around being nervous (as your eyes can not be dilated for the surgery, and that is part of the exam to make sure you are qualified for LASIK), and then had my surgery around 3pm. I am very very pleased with my results. If you are thinking about having LASIK surgery done, I highly recommend the Lasik Vision Institute. I couldn't be happier with them!", "business_id": "s4gUV_zb8EeYosek2GBB4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RxfFQxUtSIGYwTKU_rvAeg", "review_id": "DdYwjR1nv5uFNNp8LMOfGQ", "text": "After deciding at the end of 2012 that I wanted Lasik, I turned to Yelp for some guidance. Based on the great reviews, I chose this spot. I was really happy when they were able to schedule me a consultation on a Saturday. \n\nAlthough the area is a little rundown, the office/facility was very nice and I was pleasantly surprised. The waiting room was modern and comfortable, employees friendly. They ran a few tests on my vision, gave me an update on next steps, then dialated my eyes, sent me to wait in the waiting room, and then they called me back to give me my estimate. It was going to be $850 per eye (based on my prescription) and she gave me an extra 10% off with my Aetna insurance. I scheduled my appt for 2 weeks later. \n\nThey estimated 3-4 hours for the process. After I checked in for the surgery, I waited about a half hour, got called back to pay for the procedure, and then went back to the waiting room. They called me back for the surgery (with someone else) and then we waited in that room for almost 45 minutes. The whole time we could hear the employees laughing, telling stories and shooting the breeze. It was really annoying. When I finally went in, the procedure took approx 5 minutes per eye and they did a great job talking you through it the whole time. It was painless. They also provided sunglasses and goggles to sleep in. From start to finish, I was out in 2 hours. My husband was a little pissed because he was prepared to pick me up in more like 3.5 hours, not 2. Big difference. \n\nOn my day after, I didn't need glasses. At my check-up, I was almost 20/20 and was at 20/20 by my 2 week check-up. I am incredibly pleased with the results. Okay, okay, I am ecstatic. I took away a star for the long wait times, going back and forth between waiting and examination rooms, and the misquote with how long the procedure would be. \n\nOne nice thing they did was call me before my 2 week appt to ask if I wanted to reschedule. The day I chose was going to be a surgery day which would mean longer wait times. I appreciated that they would be proactive to give me the option and gladly took it to change the date!", "business_id": "s4gUV_zb8EeYosek2GBB4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b976-zQsf-md9_G5M-oxtg", "review_id": "vUa4fME8bMhPgaKo3QPd1w", "text": "I had lasik this afternoon.  It all started last week when I went to visit this office for the exam to see if I was a candidate.  Everyone was so nice and friendly.  I was a little anxious and they were very patient with me.  They took lots of one on one time with me answering my questions and just letting me freak out a bit.  Everyone I saw asked if I needed anything when I was there.  I was offered lots of snacks, drinks and blankets.  After my meeting with them I felt very comfortable and that this was the place to have my surgery.  They booked me for the next week which felt so fast, but I was ready.  Today I went in and they took some time looking at my eyes again and answering any questions I had.  I was there for about 2 hours, but the surgery itself took only about 10 minutes.  I was so nervous, but everyone was just so nice and helpful.  The Dr. was great and explained everything as he was doing it.  My eyes are a little uncomfortable right now, but I can see!  It's amazing.  I would recommend The Lasik Vision Institute to anyone thinking of getting lasik.  The team just made the process a lot less scary.", "business_id": "s4gUV_zb8EeYosek2GBB4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U_g-n32r9duAAUAcXVKmcg", "review_id": "184_HnJ_3O6yzRYvZMIRqg", "text": "I arrived on time for my appointment and had to sit in the waiting room for over  a half hour with a blaring kids  movie playing on the waiting room television.  The waiting room was not very clean and the furniture was worn and outdated.  While I was waiting, people were being rushed out the door who had just had their Lasik procedure done.  The staff were walking them out telling them their aftercare plan in front of the whole waiting room.  When the \"sales girl\" finally called me back into a room she did not apologize for the wait.  She only said, \"this is surgery day.  We are busy.  We tried calling to reschedule you (I received no such call). Then she made me look into a machine while she looked at my eyes for about ten seconds.  She then led me to her sales office to talk pricing. She gave a very lengthy sales pitch and did a poor job pretending to listen to my concerns. I am nervous about having this procedure done and she made me more nervous.  She made it seemed like I needed to have the procedure done ASAP before my eyes got worse.  Then she made a morbid comparison to Lasik being equivalent to cutting her finger off.  Then she pushed a finger down and modeled to me what her hand would like missing a finger.  She would not offer specifics on pricing and kept throwing out numbers and percentages.  She made me feel rushed and like I had to decide today if I was going to go with them for the procedure. She discouraged me from using another form of payment other than their financing and kept throwing percentage rates around as to why she was right.  I asked for documentation stating the pricing and discounts available to me and she declined to produce any such document stating, \"This is not like buying a car.  I am not giving you any written pricing.  Anyway, the pricing changes all the time.  These are your eyes we are talking about and you only have two (like I didn't know that).\"  She created a huge sense of urgency with getting the procedure done and kept repeating, \"You only have two eyes.\"  She kept telling me what \"most people\" do, which is pay the day of the consultation and get the procedure done the following week.  She also told me she needed a $100 deposit before I left today if I decided to go with them.  I told her that her sales pitch was making me feel uncomfortable and rushed as I am in the early stages of exploring this procedure.  She became offended, defensive, and moody claiming it was not a sales pitch and that \"I only have two eyes.\" She would not even continue the consultation and have my eyes tested to see if I was even a \"candidate\" for Lasik without my committing to pay.  I then said that I felt their company was not a good fit for me and she led me out.  I do not recommend this company based on my consultation experience.  I would not trust them with the actual procedure because they seem very concerned with getting people in and out of there as fast as they can to make $$$! If you do get the procedure done at this place, you should not pay more than around $1500 per eye because that's the final price I was verbally quoted at my consultation.  But, like the \"sales lady\" said...prices are always changing! This company needs to train their sales people on how to effectively communicate with clients, build trust, and be empathetic!! Oh, and give clients documents on pricing!", "business_id": "s4gUV_zb8EeYosek2GBB4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b2ASlF1O9Hl7C9iJU_PCsA", "review_id": "XW_qlJJXmNYGAPbxuSTMPw", "text": "So I had my lasik surgery done on May 8th 2014..Thursday. my experience was amazing with this company. Staff was awesome,helpful and professional. I recommend ANYONE to get this procedure done here. Thanks lasik vision institute for changing my life. Wooohooo!!!! My vision before was horrible. Today 11days later my vision is 20/20 still not 100% but it is very close to being there.", "business_id": "s4gUV_zb8EeYosek2GBB4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7gNEHLBZCYIN9IfcWI1BeA", "review_id": "_xXkX5N2S9AJotNqE3k5CQ", "text": "I had my LASIK consultation today.  I waited in the waiting room for about 30 minutes prior to being taken back by the \"Director of the Center\".  She took me in a room and did a quick \"test\" on my eyes and then brought me to another room, sat me down and asked if I had any questions about the procedure.  I said I had numerous questions, but would prefer to speak to the surgeon (No need asking them twice, since I really only cared about what the surgeon had to say).  She said asking her my questions/concerns was \"one in the same\".  I think not.  That was the first red flag.  The second one came after she said I would not be meeting the surgeon at all prior to the day of surgery.  Who in their right mind agrees to an elective surgery without meeting the surgeon prior to the day of surgery?  I have never heard of such a thing!  I'm assuming after you pay in full you are then allowed to meet the surgeon.  The third and final red flag came after she said she would schedule me an appointment with the surgeon at another time and then revoked that offer, saying \"We just don't do that here.\"   I got up and left.  This place is obviously a LASIK factory mill and I'm not willing to put my eyes at risk to save a few bucks. Beware.", "business_id": "s4gUV_zb8EeYosek2GBB4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eHowibQMqmWR9xAN1ZgRTg", "review_id": "C7uTXXHL5PQBuwon58xf6g", "text": "It has been over 2 years since my lasik and my vision is still 20/15.  I have gone to LVI for two annual exams and they are still polite and quick and a bit charming.\n\nMy husband went with me last month to get a free consult since he has worn glasses for over 20 yrs and contacts for the last 10 years.  The optometrist told him his vision is 20/20 and he needed neither surgery nor contact/glasses.  IT turns out his vision is actually a hair shy of 20/20 but contacts are not required.  I appreciate their honesty.\n\nI still recommend this place to EVERYONE.", "business_id": "s4gUV_zb8EeYosek2GBB4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "utD6Pi48oZb6a08NxkG6jg", "review_id": "c1L19M0w7kZgWCe8j1GLBQ", "text": "Eyes are dry a lot, but the Dr prescribed an eye drop that seems to be helping.", "business_id": "s4gUV_zb8EeYosek2GBB4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "sJ31VBO5h8zCAfVmAI90iw", "review_id": "h7rgAQoOdepllOmr2Fl17w", "text": "Alex Optical ROCKS! Jim and Dave on Thomas are superstars. PLUS, they're an INDEPENDENTLY owned business! Not a chain!\nPRICE:\n$160.00 is less than I've paid for glasses in years. I didn't have to get the UV/scratch protection & frames either, but it was so AFFORDABLE that I couldn't help myself! If I hadn't gotten those, I could've gotten out of there for around $75. The eye exam was only $29 for Pete's sake!  It was absolutely my PLEASURE to give them my business. \nSTAFF:\nThe staff was so FRIENDLY and HELPFUL. The doctor was very PROFESSIONAL and LISTENED to what I was saying. She even had a sense of HUMOR. Very cool lady.\nOVERALL SATISFACTION:\nUsually after getting a pair of glasses, I tell my friends about it with sort of a *charlie brown sigh* because I inevitably get the run around about something or am expected to pay waaaay more than I want and those \"other guys\" don't tolerate folks without too much money. Not the folks at Alex Optical! They don't look at you over the tops of their glasses disapprovingly when you tell them you're trying to save money. \nI am so stoked about Alex Optical that I'm telling everyone in the surrounding area! No *charlie brown sighs*...", "business_id": "Ub6H3xWk__cgjhmNTaWY9w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9CfM2qdg_HjjsvVzEtjSdw", "review_id": "kenqT6VKlVbUYO97Uea9HA", "text": "Alex Optical at Christown/Spectrum has done a few of our glasses. This last time we asked them to do 4 pair of glasses - all but one had to be redone.  They even wanted to charge us for their mistakes.  They finally agreed to fix them for no fee, but why should I have to even ask.\n\nI will use Paris Optical, a little more expensive, but they guarantee their work and give you a free pair of lens within the year after ordering the glasses.  I scratch my glasses and this allows me to get all new lenses (same perscription) within the next year.", "business_id": "Ub6H3xWk__cgjhmNTaWY9w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0qIsBt4EzBDCKrIviV55Ew", "review_id": "cx0AiF63JEcC2xnpOlsavA", "text": "Great place to get glasses, from purchase to repair I trust Alex Optical.  Located conveniently at Thomas and 44th street in Phoenix.  I\"m surprised to see only one review, When I go there I have meet so many customers that have used Alex Optical for years.  Located in Central Phoenix, 44th Street and Thomas is a great locations to find your everyday needs.  Fry's, Costco, Office Max in one plaza.", "business_id": "Ub6H3xWk__cgjhmNTaWY9w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fSRiMsAmE03IAB6XsujE8A", "review_id": "nRppqFxH-CT-9FHGUDeWOw", "text": "I collect vintage eyeglasses. In my experience, very few optical shops in Phoenix will take a chance on your vintage eyewear when you want to get your lenses put in. But not Alex! Of course, you'll sign a waiver saying that if your 50-year-old frames break, they're not responsible, but that's par for the course. I've had 20-plus pairs of vintage frames filled and there's only been one casualty. Even then, the guys put replacement parts on the broken frames so they were wearable. If you ask, they might also show you the box of vintage frames they have under the counter. It's not out on display, but they've got some goodies in there! I haven't gone to any other Alex locations, so my rave review applies only to this wonderful location on Thomas. The prices are GREAT. I can usually get two pairs of glasses filled for about a hundred bucks.", "business_id": "Ub6H3xWk__cgjhmNTaWY9w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N1Q6HiZvnZHjNU712Gymqw", "review_id": "DMp7I1gO-yeZw4MamUQ1Jg", "text": "Service seems alright, but the selection is dated and not attractive.", "business_id": "Ub6H3xWk__cgjhmNTaWY9w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YeXxwNiwioA2Lhd7VIv5-g", "review_id": "PcTVpqn4xdJxkk6nGRG_5g", "text": "I broke my glasses and had already been to a place recommended by COSTCO.  I felt I needed a second opinion because I did not see what the other place had seen.  I checked reviews and decided on Alex Optical and sure glad I did.  I would definitely recommend this place.  When I need new glasses in a few months, I will forego my insurance and go right back to Alex Optical.  I highly recommend them and moreover, I TRUST them.", "business_id": "Ub6H3xWk__cgjhmNTaWY9w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yZEz7ZHDt9MU7ehH9ecCQA", "review_id": "rmPhT73Tlr2yqx6FcuWwdA", "text": "I visited Alex Optical today and had a great experience.  The exam was quick and professional.  Everyone was super nice and helpful.  The woman who helped me pick out glasses was patient and did not rush me.  Their prices were great and I love the glasses I picked out.", "business_id": "Ub6H3xWk__cgjhmNTaWY9w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9SZBVZ-mxebOVa1BlWFtWw", "review_id": "LBFvxvylJ7AEIWrr39q8RQ", "text": "4 stars for the eye exam.  Dr Francois was very through.  And $49 for an eye exam (including dilation) isn't too shabby.  I did take my prescription to another store to get my glasses made.  Wasn't going to pay $100 out the door for a pair of glasses that were meant to be backups.  But I did like the fact that they had a lab right there.  So if i wanted, i could have had my new spare pair that day.  \n\nI'll be back, definitely...when I need another eye exam.", "business_id": "Ub6H3xWk__cgjhmNTaWY9w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0d1WIV3x6s707abRHznB1g", "review_id": "dLm3kn_z2Uff2dY_ERsGSA", "text": "I ordered glasses from Albert at the Az Mills store. Albert was extremely helpful and has a very good eye for assisting in picking out frames.  A few days later the lab technician from the Thomas store called me regarding my Rx. His name is Larry, he wanted to make sure I knew how the lenses would look when completed.  He asked if I could come in and let him look at my current Rx.  I went to the Thomas location and met with him and Jessie.  They both worked with me to insure that when the lenses were made and put into the frame that I would have a look I was proud of.  So many places us the one size fits all approach. But ALEX Optical took the time and made the effort to see that I would be a satisfied customer.  It is hard to find this kind of customer service.  I highly recommend them.", "business_id": "Ub6H3xWk__cgjhmNTaWY9w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q6FaSZpCtVv7PXECwDL1bg", "review_id": "_5RZjUdp9oZKdhEsbTvVwg", "text": "I live close by so this has become my new local eyeglass store. On my first visit, I shopped for new glasses and ended up having my regular glasses adjusted at no cost. Now they sit on my nose better, placing the trifocals where they should be.\n\nThe second visit, I brought my glasses in to repair the spring in the arm and was referred to another store. I noticed the sign that says eye exams for $49 with dialation. I'll take advantage of that on my next visit.", "business_id": "Ub6H3xWk__cgjhmNTaWY9w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z6RZ1khf2-5E4h8BN1lwcw", "review_id": "Iim4yPuXKTiEbGWo4utdvg", "text": "After going to a national retailer that advertises they use state-of-the art measuring techniques for progressives and spending $1100 my wife took her glasses back three times - still they weren't even close to correct, so we got most or our money back.  Alex Optical was recommended.  For $588 she got what is probably the best pair of glasses she has ever had.  I am planning to replace my current glasses (also bought from the national retailer mentioned above) soon after the holidays as they have never been right.  We would highly recommend Alex Optical - and they are LOCAL!!!", "business_id": "Ub6H3xWk__cgjhmNTaWY9w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NjtSvsZTJ6WP7uXYn6o0IQ", "review_id": "kiSHq_QWcYloU-fPpR5MHg", "text": "This place is affordable, and the eye doc is awesome. Very personable, very nice, maybe a little quick in his examination - or maybe he is just that good, I don't know. So far so good, and I would come back for the eye doctor alone. \n\nThe rest of the organization is unorganized and not very welcoming. I felt like I tried to use a coupon in an eastern European country. I didn't have a coupon. The coupon was imaginary. Stop saying coupon. \n\nWhen I picked my glasses up, I tried them on immediately in the store. The right lens was good, while the left was way way off. I couldn't see a thing. I told the lady behind the counter and she said that it was just me having to get adjusted to my new glasses. I, not being an idiot, told her that it was nothing that I could get used to and that they have done something wrong. This sparked a fire of hatred in said eastern European lady, but she kept it professional.. well kinda, and said that they would look into it. I suspected that I would never see my awesome retro RayBan frames again.\n\nBut I did a week later. This time I could see with both my eyes, which was intended to begin with and I was happy. However, I will not be getting lenses from this establishment again.", "business_id": "Ub6H3xWk__cgjhmNTaWY9w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nQWaAOZj2QXBXJHRWj9CEw", "review_id": "se4kxswRzSbgoEFiQoM0hA", "text": "Went here to save money but paid a high price. Eyeglass selection was limited, much of the stock seemed old and pricing was higher than expected. My prior glasses had lasted for six years. The ones purchased here were just over one year old when the left hinge became loose. Took them in to have the hinge repaired. A guy took them to the back and a different guy came out with the left temple completely separated from the glasses. He said they did not guarantee glasses for more than a year and no longer had the frames. To his credit he did find frames that the existing lenses could go into, and did give a discount on the new frames, and tried to make the best of a bad situation. The new frames met an immediate need to have glasses but were not acceptable for long term use. I ended up going elsewhere for another pair of glasses that I expect will last a lot longer than one year.", "business_id": "Ub6H3xWk__cgjhmNTaWY9w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nVDHnkMfvxTTOzvQwR-Kuw", "review_id": "4EcUMlWYsWsGPXw2cw_SKQ", "text": "So much better than the 'national retail chains' - great selection, very helpful staff & I like that I'm spending my money locally. Oh, much less money than those aforementioned chains! I'm already a repeat customer!", "business_id": "Ub6H3xWk__cgjhmNTaWY9w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "tra3BXSXh86UEyCu5bRrPg", "text": "This is the mutha load of the Peter Piper Pizza Arcade.  We are talking spending $40 on skeetball and \"bop the frog\"-- easily.\n\nTo be completely honest, not that I am a PPP connoisseur, this location at Tower Plaza has the best pizza of all the PPP.  They sell beer too.  And it's cheap and just when you crave that card-boardy crust and minimal sauce with really greasy cheese, this place seems to get it just right and I like it and I am not afraid to admit it.\n\nthankyouverymuch", "business_id": "CvJNcUtmNubDF8UmuduNXg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "pSHdaNfQhXFZLyIhjAIsJQ", "text": "= = = = = =  THIS REVIEW IS FOR PETER PIPER'S WEEKDAY LUNCH BUFFET!  = = = = = =\n\nThis is a huge place, very inexpensive, & offers a buffet lunch of three kinds of salad, several pizza choices, & bread sticks.  Both the salads & the pizza were blah, & there was no other pasta, soup, potato salad, cottage cheese, or anything else like that to nibble on.  With rather loud music was playing, I couldn't enjoy reading the paper while I ate, so I bit down a few slices & left.\n\nCi Ci's next door is a better choice.", "business_id": "CvJNcUtmNubDF8UmuduNXg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nTje0J0wlpvpubwmaRXd5A", "review_id": "7c5QjaKAoFTKnJkkob8yfw", "text": "I am a big Peter Piper fan!!! Ive always been and always will be.\nThis location is not my fav but its close to home so Im a regular, no seriously Im a regular at least once a week lol The buffet at lunch sucks they serve the worst pizzas I feel like Im always waiting for them to put out a simple pepperoni pizza but nope just another wack invention come on people this is not CiCis.. Then when they do finally put one out everyone takes all the slices. When I go any other time the pizza is great but they do take a long time 45-60 min wait. The customer service here from the staff including management is horrible, no eye contact no thank you. Please I know its not the best place to work but a smile would be nice!", "business_id": "CvJNcUtmNubDF8UmuduNXg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kHI1UedCN7pNnYEknsmqDA", "review_id": "Rnvc_KgAWSw3NKXfbcRqKA", "text": "If you want the kids to have some fun, this place works.  The pizza is good and really inexpensive, the beer is plentiful and cheap as well!  The arcade is mostly under .50 cents so what's not to like?\n\nIt's not a 5 star restaurant, but it's a 5-star cheap place to take the kids where they will love you for it!", "business_id": "CvJNcUtmNubDF8UmuduNXg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OrMY-AG_Cx10WD4xDeQAUg", "review_id": "gpjSrYZWTenHGe_QkgXvyA", "text": "Okay, so you don't come here for amazing pizza.\n\nAnd if you're over 12, you don't come here for the games and prizes. \n\nBut when you're feeling pizza, that's not a Hot-and-Ready or one that'll cost you almost $25, you come here. \n\nI admit, I have fond memories of coming to Peter Piper as a kid. I loved it! Over the years, I've been here a handful of times and it's always just as I remembered.\n\nLoud. Full of screaming kids. Tired parents who brought their kids here to shut them up.\n\nSome people say their pizza crust taste like cardboard. But I disagree. My wife, mom and sis came here the other day just because we were in the mood for some cheap food but something we haven't had in awhile. \n\nWe come here and order our food. It was graduation night or something because I saw a lot of kids dressed in what looked like prom dresses with balloons at their table that said \"Congrats\"! Probabaly 8th graders. \n\nAnyway, those large parties were the reason our two pizzas took almost 40 minutes to be made. \n\nWe got them. They tasted just as you would expect them to. Definitely not amazing. But not bad either.\n\nIt tasted like, well, it tasted like...childhood.", "business_id": "CvJNcUtmNubDF8UmuduNXg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "ROdWws1awpDnZdlL1E5EDg", "text": "It was overall a good experience for a birthday party for my 7 year old and his buddies from school. \n\nFor about $12 a head (adults and kids) we had enough pizza and drinks for everyone, and even wings and a couple of pitchers of beer for the grown-ups. The price even included ice cream, which went well with the cake I brought. Go for the extra token deal (100 for $20). It's hard to have too many tokens in a situation like this.\n\nFood quality is about what you'd expect in an arcade that sells pizza. Nothing to complain about, really.\n\nThis location sometimes gets a few bad mentions for the clientele. We were there mid-afternoon on a Saturday and anyone used to a diverse central-city crowd wouldn't have been put off by any customer in attendance. Service was pleasant and and well-experienced. Our server knew how to stage things sequentially, which was appreciated.\n\nAbout the only downside is parking. You might need to park between the pad which houses the place and the remnants of Tower Plaza instead of directly in front. Not a big deal.", "business_id": "CvJNcUtmNubDF8UmuduNXg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SInpm1Y38JVB0DHwLKx1yQ", "review_id": "4BiVSfOROGn0gofhn2Gj-A", "text": "This place was gross. The pizza was bland and had no flavor, the salads were the same, but drenched in dressing and soggy. The tables had residue on them, and I didn't want to eat on them. I definitely won't be going back.", "business_id": "CvJNcUtmNubDF8UmuduNXg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "CtjfHipgwdYEEuURc2oN0w", "text": "= = = = = =  WEEKDAY LUNCH BUFFET!  = = = = = =\n\nWow, this Peter Piper has improved a lot since my last visit back in January '09!  Today the atmosphere & seating was comfortable as I started with some REALLY GOOD tossed \"Apple Harvest Salad\", which included such tasty tidbits as chunks of Bleu Cheese, other goodies, and of course apple slices!  Their Garden Salad with its peas & Sunflower Seeds was also good, as was the Caesar Salad.\n\nThe pizza recipes were improved chain wide a while back & since my previous visit to this store.  (I guess they saw the light after about half of their 60 +/- locations in the Valley went bust!)\n\nPeter Piper here is still the Valley's (& Arizona's) largest Buffet chain, & while the pizza's still not great, it's good.  During my visit today, the serving table was kept stocked with LOTS of different pizzas, including a good number with lots of MEAT.  YAY MEAT!\n\nThe service was friendly, the WiFi free with no signup, and the price for this feast only $5.49, so it's 4 STARS this time!!     :-))", "business_id": "CvJNcUtmNubDF8UmuduNXg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "N3bri-C_pZ-rvY6FSYeZCw", "review_id": "DxHOSwT2y0vlrZ-iv5sTVg", "text": "Walked in on Saturday and walked out.", "business_id": "CvJNcUtmNubDF8UmuduNXg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AMP2DVvE3I8HTcy9pfViVw", "review_id": "v66ib2CDhEh3_bdeitjFQA", "text": "I am here as we speak.  I've been coming here for over 12 years now. When I walked in, I was disgusted to see pizza crusts, napkins and wrappers all over the floors and tables. I could not find one clean table, so I got a napkin and dusted one down.  I've never had to wait more than 2 minutes to order unless there is a huge line.  However today, the manager I'm guessing who is all dressed in black did not even greet us or tell us it would be a minute before me and another person waited in line to order.   He was totally avoiding the cash register! He was slowly loading pizza in and out of the oven as if he were spaced out !finally a girl came out from the shadows  Then on top of that,  my kids went to get drinks, and once they sat down and tasted it, they said it tasted funny! So I took a sip, they said they got coke, and it tasted like straight water ! \nI really don't know what the deal is, but I am hoping that the pizza comes out right ! If not, you will get a more epic review Peter Piper on Thomas !", "business_id": "CvJNcUtmNubDF8UmuduNXg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_TS3aQ5wSe_JEjOjXe3WJg", "review_id": "2eXrIlRaYRE7M41QlDnjYA", "text": "I guess all that matters was that the kids had fun and they did. The place was clean. That's what I liked of this place. I think I got ripped off from the games at least 7 times! Either I didn't get tickets, or it would just steal my tokens. All the tickets I would have been winning would be given to my son so he could cash in and buy things at the counter. So I was pissed that it kept ripping me off. And the counter toys are super expensive! I don't think I would recommend this place to anyone.", "business_id": "CvJNcUtmNubDF8UmuduNXg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x8WPNouVzNxVjRNlErkRUw", "review_id": "m3WAou4onvEkBhLOPmp4IQ", "text": "My girlfriend moved in here 1 year ago. Within the first week, the a/c was leaking. Several repair request were made throughout the year. It was fixed but only for a few days. This has been a reocurring problem.We called yet Again on Thur. About the leak. They came out tix fix it. It did not leak for the rest of Thur. However, by Friday morning it was leaking again. She called to have it repaired. They said it would be taken care of. Another conversation was had that afternoon. They stated that a part had to be ordered and would be repaired by Tues. We returned home from our weekend away Sun. afternoon to an apartment with no a/c. Remember that this is one of the hottest months of the year in Phoenix being 107\u00b0 outside. Who knows what the temp was inside? Another call  was made. It was so unbearable to be in there. No cooking, sleeping or any other things were able to be done. Monday comes. Anther call was made. The manager said \"you were not told about the portable    \na/c unit we have available.?\" Nope! They had it in there that afternoon. It barley cooled the bedroom which we were confined to. I get there while my girlfriend is still at work about 5pm. Still no a/c! She called again. They said\"It was repaired\". There was no notice or any sign of anyone being there and the portable unit still in the room. Within 5 minutes they came and turned the breaker on. On Friday the repair man told us that we need to leave it off so no more damage to the unit is caused. We listened to him. They could have left a repair notice and or turned the breaker and thet unit back on.", "business_id": "UTVP8LlKPZlsSt72CK6h2Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KyMAln8zaC2i62LFyT2ccw", "review_id": "EPZLs5s3pYaSH34pEKxwGA", "text": "I like the apartment complex. I've lived here 6 months and have no big complaints.  The grounds are kept really nice and it is safe and clean. The units are spacious the updated apartments are really nice. The only negative I would say is the lack of parking or small spaces assigned. Neighbors are nice and it is quiet. I wouldn't pass up on looking here for a good and centrally located place to live.", "business_id": "UTVP8LlKPZlsSt72CK6h2Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eW4vCMTztkzfOY18AXPOgw", "review_id": "7SbbSvzhTjP0Jl9Xto9SvA", "text": "My registration tags expired July 31st so they were 1 month overdue. 1 month overdue and within 72 hours they had it towed from my parking spot. It is really really aggressive and unnecessary to hastily tow my car parked in MY assigned spot. The management staff and management company Lincoln Properties do not care about their residents. They explained it was company policy and would do it again.", "business_id": "UTVP8LlKPZlsSt72CK6h2Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OwJaOWeZgYbw8Cyn8I2cww", "review_id": "1HaTTm5WryYWB3-c8U68OQ", "text": "I HATE this complex! The management staff is very rude and treat residents like crap. Do yourself and find another place in the area. This place is a ripoff and overall pain. There's plenty of nice condos in the area just check padmapper or zillow. Save yourself and stay away!!!!!", "business_id": "UTVP8LlKPZlsSt72CK6h2Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LqoX0cXXIqNyTk46HvQO7g", "review_id": "co8vYseSpoMJiHinLt2GxA", "text": "I lived here for 5 years until recently. Decent pricing for the neighborhood. Moved to another apartment in the complex when they weren't renewing leases so they could remodel. The new apartment was awesome! It had great upgrades and made me realize what crap out old unit was. \nUnfortunately our new neighbor was a raging alcoholic and chain smoker. Ended up breaking my lease early so I wouldn't get lung cancer or the same drinking problem just to sleep with all his noise. \nThey have two nice pools and a dog friendlyish park right next door. The office staff, especially Adriana, have always been really helpful, friendly, and professional. If I had to live in an apartment again, which I never intend on doing, it would be the Palms. That is if my old neighbor has succumb to cirrhosis of the liver by then.", "business_id": "UTVP8LlKPZlsSt72CK6h2Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "N-D-d1Z4UybdlkK1HxlNPA", "review_id": "4UYsEn3Z6iwMyeM_1sKrRw", "text": "My husband and I eat here pretty regularly. Is \"traditional\" Hawaiian boxed lunch fare healthy? Not so much. Spam is on the menu, people!Think grilled or fried chicken, fish, or beef, sticky white rice, and the most delicious macaroni salad ever. I've not cared for the appetizers, frankly, but we have only tried the Spam musubi and the Crab \"Langoons\". We really like the BBQ chicken and especially the chicken katsu (breaded chicken cutlets cut into strips- dip into the fabulous zingy katsu sauce). They also have soups, burgers, and salads. The portions are quite large for a \"regular\" meal. I always make 2 meals out of it, but Hubby can usually finish his. Aloha Kitchen does a few things better (and also has great Kahlua pig on Saturdays which Ono never has), but for a quick and filling out of the ordinary weekday dinner, Ono hits the spot.", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EEsYi_yEGWADkWJxkkWcYg", "review_id": "fCqB7XrjTn_M5-f7Y7QWMg", "text": "I've eaten here since they opened and have never had a bad meal.  The chicken katsu is always hot.  The spam musubi is good here though nothing special.\n\nThe regular size menu items are large enough for 2 sensible meals.  \nI love the fact that their more popular meals are available in \"mini-meal\" versions that give you just the right amount of food.", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RAWy3YCE-jwfyuGvwzUaqQ", "review_id": "HK0z1AhlWnsKwd2skMWO4g", "text": "Mmmm. Yummy Hawaiian Food!!! Just like in Hawaii. One of my favorites is the Crispy Shrimp. Another is the Seafood Mix, another is the Hamburger Steak. Well you get the idea. I have never had a bad meal here. The plate lunches come with Rice and Macaroni Salad and Veggies. The Macaroni Salad is yummy too. They also have mini meals, family meals that serve 4 and do Catering. it's worth the drive.", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "1usJIBBfZRJ39bocPG7HWQ", "review_id": "m85BVuYwMv5MHH8cqfPccA", "text": "ONO doesn't begin to cover how amazing this food is!\n\ni grew up in Hawaii and, although NOTHING will ever stand up to the food on the island, this place comes pretty damn close as far as \"plate lunch\" goes.  \n\nthe chicken katsu is good, the spam musubi (awesome snack when you're out surfing for the day...a personal fave) is wonderfully delicious...i LOVE the sauce they put under the spam...i'm thinking it's the katsu sauce, but i could be wrong.  my fave tho is the island curry chicken.  it has a kick, but it's freakin AWESOME!  the macaroni salad is to die for...my advice, if you're feeling naughty, skip the rice and ask for two scoops of the macaroni salad...totally worth the calories.\n\noh, more advice.  go for the mini meal.  it might sound small, but it is the PERFECT size!  just enough to fill you up!\n\nmahalo to whatever lolo brought this grub out to all the haoles in phx!", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "iwWBF3nKoRMoy1sbkLJwvg", "review_id": "cC2Wghwmz5sq4y1tU9Cgmg", "text": "My BIL introduced his haoles side of the family to this place. For years it was \"plate lunch\" this and \"plate lunch\" that, so I was more than happy to finally have a reference for all the SPAM based conversations.\n\nOno is friendly, crisp, and clean. They serve a mean Hawaiian BBQ Mix\n(BBQ Chicken, BBQ Beef & Kalbi Short Ribs) and Chicken Katsu (a breaded fillet served with... duh Katsu sauce). The soups are tasty and the macaroni salad that everyone references definately lives up to its reputation. Portions are large, so unless you want to take food home, get one of the mini-meals. It can get a little busy at lunch time, but service is amazingly quick.\n\nThe BIL swears this is the best plate lunch he has found off the island and goes to his happy place with each visit. If you are looking for a different kind of barbeque, try Ono on for size and you too can be hanging ten in no time flat.", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "gnTpvdXr-6DtC0PDDY7vhg", "review_id": "lR60EmWsoTEuhM6fob_-yw", "text": "It's ok.. nothing to compare to the real deal of Hawaiian BBQ, i rather go the exrta miles to head up to Happy Valley to L&L. Chicken Katsu is what we order but other than that if you want good hawaiian food, hit me up :)", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0qIsBt4EzBDCKrIviV55Ew", "review_id": "2M0IT81MeQhuOykZ9Ljshw", "text": "I really like the Katsu Chicken, I have ordered almost everything on the menu here, its that kind of place.  yet I really think the Katsu here is the best.  Large potions and they have authentic drinks.  don't forget to get some Ono Hawaiian sauce that is to the left of the counter.  \n\nHappy eating,\nKevin", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ITQ8anChFzFdw058JYydWg", "review_id": "xU69kqcm2Jpff86ORQc8ig", "text": "It's fast food. I get the curry, and it's ok, but most of the other dishes have meat that is fatty and greasy. One awesome thing is that they have small meals. I don't need 2 lbs of food, so I'm glad for a lower priced smaller option.", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WJkmgkrSPMHTfDTD3VgqqA", "review_id": "TWGOA-8Yh-h-XBO9sYaN8A", "text": "YAY! They have SPAM!!!!!\n\nI was going to go for Meat Plate #4 but when I saw the Grilled Spam with Eggs, I was in love. I don't care what you Spam-haters have to say. I'm Asian through and through and will stick to my Spam. Mmmm.. sooo salty and meat-like. \n\nIt was just what I expected, Spam, fried eggs and rice with some macaroni salad. It was good. Reminded me of the days when my parents didn't cook and we would fry up some Spam to eat with white rice and soy sauce. \n\nMy friends were kinda 'eh' about their dishes. It also took a long time for the food to come out for them too.\n\nOne cool thing about this place was that the Phoenix Fire Department eats here.... so hot! Too bad I was busy stuffing my face with Spam and eggs. That was probably not hot.", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "NLIsGlykfroWGsJpMFP33w", "text": "Went for lunch and got the mini-meal... Loved it!  Just enough food and tasty too!  Love the BBQ chicken!!!", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R7cFCyl2_NnT2hh_B3w15Q", "review_id": "OxsjeaNQiXO6ealaCh0mkA", "text": "Huge portions! One regular order lasts me three meals.\n\nI'll be coming back here to fulfill my bbq cravings.", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bmzq_nkjYqp8aWn12RJdhA", "review_id": "V-nyyt4pyfpBKNmCW7dEWA", "text": "I really like Onos, the food is great. When I went to Hawaii, I had some food at L&L, it was very similar. I'm a fan for sure. I love Hawaiian food!", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zUocCf7E6_y64mDL-3FlSA", "review_id": "jJ-LBdu0hgTgBP6NcDVIKw", "text": "Unfortunately, I didn't get to taste the food, as the overwhelming smell of sewage forced me to leave before I could order. We instead went next door to \"On the Grill\"", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DghMl81bONCh5ELnrgn4Fw", "review_id": "g_1WIGib68XySUiTKB1Now", "text": "As long as you go in not expecting authentic Hawaiian food, you shouldn't be too disappointed. The menu has changed a couple times in recent years (no garlic shrimp just fried shrimp, no French fries, optional Asian salad) but the mac salad has remained the same. There isn't much to choose from for the non-meat eater. The fried shrimp is too oily for my taste.", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eVq6OT3R-nRnZDfmtX9aOQ", "review_id": "EktOmgGl0bjovRR64VK77A", "text": "This is a solid place for those seeking Hawaiian food since it's not a very common type of food found in this area that I have seen.  I tend to favor the Chicken katsu which is served with boiled cabbage, steamed white rice, and macaroni salad.  \n\nOther items on the menu to take note of would be the Moco Loco and Spam Moco which are also common foods amongst the locals in Hawaii.  If you seek a quick place for some Hawaiian type comfort food this restaurant is pretty good.  With generous portions and plenty of seating, my friend and I tend to go here when we're looking to have a late lunch on the weekends.", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-9mljS0O9mwdOnGv-Oea3Q", "review_id": "hBaVhF-0ElAFoEFuvmKGmA", "text": "Been to two of the locations and this one was not as good. The food nor the building measured up to my first visit to a Scottsdale location, which madr me a fan. \n\nHere I had to send my chicken katsu back because it was cooked so hard that it was not enjoyable and not eatable.  The Macaroni salad here isn't as creamy and good as it is at the other location I've gone to.  And the cabbage comes cooked on this plate at this location.\n\nThe restaurant is bigger  here but the place isn't kept as cool as it needs to be to dine in comfort on a hot day.  Then there's an awful overpowering smell of water damaged ceilings/walls that just made me think this location wasn't clean.", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ENJpS6i-s9hWiQg9ZGwevQ", "review_id": "HiK4583OMWSYtOPRjC_6wQ", "text": "I been to this place twice as well as once at another location.  At this particular location the food is pretty good for lunch but the staff does not seem to be in any hurry.  When I go to the trouble to dive over to this place during a 1 hour lunch break, I really don't like waiting 15 minutes for what is more or less fast food.  The last time I was there I was kept waiting so long that I finally asked for a refund and left.  You'd think that if your chicken combo (first item on the list) is going to take more than 20 minutes to prepare that they might inform me of it, but instead they just left me standing there.  That won't happen again.", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jrx1fLr5JdqgHdIfMT7wag", "review_id": "kfpULp3XGFpBtgH15MEGZw", "text": "My favorite is the chicken katsu. Just like back home with one scoop rice and authentic mac salad. The cooks and servers are always friendly and the food only takes as long to be made to order. Great portions alway have one order for lunch and dinner.", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gj_398oemu73V9DEFSYZjg", "review_id": "0e4MYU2an9REOIVefxkc5A", "text": "It reminds me of Hawaii, I just wish they would get kim chi.", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PnEAXZ7WyJMYBr9IIulh5Q", "review_id": "GY_5Gy6H-jPLJikEIT-ynw", "text": "Please do not eat here and expect to get a real \"plate lunch\" like in Hawaii. The food is pretty good for a fast rice bowl type of restaurant. You get quite a bit of food for the money and it seems to be pretty fresh. The flavors are still lacking though...plus their macaroni salad isn't like in Hawaii...and it has way too much mayo. Overall, I wouldn't expect anything special, but if you're hungry for some sticky rice and teri sauce, you're on your lunch and want something casual this place will fill you up.", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "el_BsZHqhCZK_VG27TyPBA", "review_id": "zjWW80Vyv_faDg0i23MrtQ", "text": "I ordered the chicken combo (katsu and Hawaiian BBQ chicken).\n\nThe BBQ chicken has a pretty good flavor to it, but it was a little greasy for my taste - I think it might have been better with white meat instead of dark.  The katsu chicken wasn't bad, but nothing spectacular.  The rice was a little boring.\n\nThis was good enough that I'm not sorry I went, but I don't think it's enough to get me back.  Maybe if the price dropped a buck or two.", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OJ4FQEvd2h8QXCMHwCostg", "review_id": "Wp8jYXL1DQrgrnZIFmufFg", "text": "I had take out brought to me from this place today, so I can't speak for the inside of the store, but the food was very good.  For those of you that remember the Ma'i Island Grill in Tempe, this place is the closest I have encountered to the Ma'i Island perfection of Hawaiian BBQ.\n\nI had the standard BBQ chicken this time, and next time I will be trying the Katsu.\n\nThe macaroni salad and white rice were excellent -- the rice was sticky and the macaroni salad sweet and delicious.\n\nIf you haven't been able to find good Hawaiian BBQ in Phoenix yet, this may be the place for you.  The portions were good, and the price reasonable.\n\nI like it!  And it turns out it is right down the street from my house!", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "X_kPh3nt0AJPNPHye2rTlA", "review_id": "vZ9ULspKWehQy1kB3vOfYQ", "text": "I enjoy this place but I wish they still had my favorite dissh...I liked the island fire chicken rice bowl or the combo.  I also like the Hawaiian BBQ chicken combo with exrta veggies and extra rice with no macaroni salad.  Everyone I know loves the macaroni salad, but I have never liked any type of macaroni salad at all!  Their sauce that goes on the chicken is pretty good.  The price is decent and you get a good amount of food.  Whenever I get a combo I always have leftovers and I have it for the next day or for dinner.  This place is good for a quick bite!", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Fo16fiQu2ueM2v_FO819Nw", "review_id": "gcNE3adEy6q4EpJlBdQANg", "text": "Good plate lunch. You can't go wrong if you order spam musubi, chicken katsu, BBQ chicken or BBQ beef.\n\nReasonable price and delicious food.", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KnWtmSpxRi-5IPlFX_BwaQ", "review_id": "GozJ3ZJ4Qsxf-TaS8qOiUQ", "text": "Did a late dinner run last night just before closing. Been to several of this chains locations in California which means I generally like the Hawaiian food fixes that they serve up. Ordered kalbi ribs and they gave me the ribs but no meat attached!  When I questioned them about it they acted offended however the manager finally came by and provided me with a few more bones. Rice was dry and hard from sitting for awhile. Definitely not Ono!", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tL3SD3P_fwIQXBgqBfVjBg", "review_id": "TfhzWnIjLE3TZbtIOxfHdg", "text": "We first went to the Avondale location many years ago and the food was great. I worked on 16th Street & Indian School at the time so the Thomas location made sense to stop in for dinner after work. We have also dined at the Scottsdale location & all three are great!!  The food is always fresh, the macaroni salad is great & it comes on a bed of steamed cabbage. The Chicken Katsu is delicious, tender & juicy on the inside & crunchy on the outside. We also love that the portion sizes are large enough to share with our kids not having to order additional meals.  Love Ono & always stop when in the area!", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d0wJVf7Gv7v1B-HHYhxZtQ", "review_id": "eFbXT0mSOP0QFHcNpBQJSQ", "text": "Definitely hits the spot when I'm craving some korean food.  The meat is never dry, comes on a bed of cabbage and a scoop of rice and macaroni salad.  A great spot for an asian type lunch with big portions and quick service.", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jJlgHIU9ltclRKnhswpCvg", "review_id": "WDKTT0Ipam11SC533b9w9w", "text": "I crave Ono from time to time.  I wish it was closer to my apartment.  I still swing by for some Chicken Katsu whenever I get the chance, because it is tasty and delicious and katsu sauce is addictive.  My boyfriend is more adventurous than me, and he literally always is in the mood to go here.  He especially enjoys the spare ribs, bbq combo, and the spam musubi.  We both love the macaroni salad...  I get why someone said there was too much mayo, and I guess by some standards it's a little plain, but that's what I like about it.  People who say the rice is boring are obviously right, but they're forgetting to put soy sauce or katsu sauce or whatever they want on it.  It's plain white rice, guys, what do you think it's going to taste like?  \n\nThey also have these super tasty canned Hawaiian beverages at the counter that we both highly recommend.  \n\nOh, and if you have a smaller appetite, definitely go for the smaller plate option.  My eyes tend to be larger than my stomach and I can never finish the full-sized katsu plate, but the smaller one is just right (actually still a little more than I can eat, usually) and it's only about $5.  Awesome.", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9g_ARKx0eJmNH8oO1TR9rQ", "review_id": "9MJSYYonlosEqwmyZLOp6Q", "text": "This place is home to some fantastic food which gives you a false pretense that if this chain has such great bbq beef if you go to Hawaii it has to be insanely good. After spending 6 days on Oahu and sampling various degrees of dining places, I can tell you you are way better off going here rather than trying the native \"kobe\" steak for however much an ounce.\n\n The beef is amazingly tasty the macaroni salad with a dash of tuna is the best I personally have tried. The white rice compliments the saucy meat and I even eat the cabbage at the bottom of the tray. The portions are huge and if you don't want to feel like your a disgusting lush afterward, I would recommend the mini-meal versions.\n\nService: 4/5 They are always pleasant but sometimes to food takes a while, most times it doesn't.\n\nAmbiance: 2/5 its like a panda express or any other fast food chain so I usually pickup.\n\nfood:\nbbq beef 4/5\nbbq chicken 4/5\nkatsu 3/5\nmacaroni salad 4/5\nspam 2/5 just not too good and I do like spam.", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Gh1EXuS42DY3rV_MzFpJpg", "review_id": "4TcX52xq7dzjwuO2EkKZtA", "text": "Ono is Ono...I would have given 5 stars but \"as good as it gets\" is backyard/beach luau on the Islands.  For those of you that don't know Ono has many meanings, it can describe a delicious dish (that teriyaki plate was Ono) or your wanting of something (I am Ono for a beer right now).  My first experience of Ono was living on the west side driving back to CA and I saw it off of Dysart road next to my bank.  I went in and got just what I wanted for the trip to CA, a couple of spam musubi.\n\nNow living in Phoenix I am glad to know that Ono is a hop and a skip away.  I have been there multiple times but am lazy on reviews.  If you are looking for a different lunch, or easy dinner, then you are in for a treat.  Plate lunch is what we call it, but plate dinner, or leftovers, works as well.\n\nI would recommend to start off with the BBQ Plate Combo, it has a piece of teriyaki chicken, teriyaki beef, and a korean kalbi style short rib.  To top it off traditional plate lunch is also served with mac salad, a scoop of rice (sometimes two) and Ono likes to put some steamed cabbage on the bottom of the meat.  Get a side of Rooster Sauce (Sriracha) to dip your meat or rice in and you will look up with a smile.  My favorite is the Spam Musubi, a piece of spam, rice and sauce, wrapped in seaweed.  Different Ono's have different items, but plate lunch is a staple at all.\n\nIf you are a light eater you may want to split any plate lunch combo.  If you think you can do it and can't then score, you have dinner or a snack later.  Either way you will be happy.  I only wish they had brew to wash it down with, but good thing about plate lunch is it is just as good when you get it home as when it was put in the box.  Writing this made me Ono for Ono, mmmm.", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "3jLy3Ur_b4VxstLnss4-2w", "review_id": "lnmpgqMwW8siLw-s5_32Ww", "text": "Well, I tried a couple different Hawaiian restaurants while in Phoenix for my visit.\nBeing that I lived in Hawaii and married into a local family, I think I'm a pretty good judge of what Hawaiian food should taste like. Ono's surpassed the other places by far. In fact I'm not gonna even gonna write a review on the others.  The Chicken Katsu is a \"must try\"  By far the best in this city.  \nThe only reason they don't get 5 stars is the Katsu sauce is a bit watery for me, and it not like they make it in Hawaii.\nAnd their Mac Salad is the best in Phoenix..  Nuff said!!\n\nThey get a 4", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1u_jzMe9q3rHLUr8wb_GdA", "review_id": "QeED2kzlnid-FSABsFiXrQ", "text": "I love their kalua pork and the macaroni salad. I am a big fan of this place and I will definitely keep coming back here!", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YfJNNxbNMZa-6hJqcy1ukQ", "review_id": "PvNLMu8mQd_w-deI7hKBKQ", "text": "BBQ mix is great and is a lot of food", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "5-mnHBx9zk5Jq_77496DAQ", "text": "I went to this place to use a Groupon and because I miss the food from Hawaii (well..some of it anyway). The food here was pretty typical of a fast food place, not very fresh and the meat was very poor quality and fatty. I got the curry chicken and the BF got the bbq beef. They were pretty meh. I also have tried the veggie noodle soup which was probably the best thing I have had here. It was not 'good' but it was better for sure. I probably wouldn't go back.", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mzbfk_H50q_Uc5d89WorYg", "review_id": "JCRn83aOJhWsPYvYDKY6Qg", "text": "Overpriced Hawaiian food", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AkJFqLqHHAKY3H5R8p7cPQ", "review_id": "tLOxBjI0m4dbt-Jv1PIndQ", "text": "I haven't run across authentic Hawaiian food in the Valley until coming to Ono Hawaiian BBQ.  Unlike most Hawaiian BBQ places that give you a ton of food, I like this place because you can order a mini option and get the right amount of food that I need.  Everything here is really fresh and yummy.", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZW8jy6ehrNzn9A5iCubVGg", "review_id": "4kOHqC-0Rw7xFhLhi79JIA", "text": "I love ono! At first I had the thought that this place charges way too much for a plate, then I saw the portions. We ordered the Chicken Katsu meal and the Short ribs meal and it was enormous! The chicken was so crispy and went very well with the mountain of macaroni salad and rice (not to mention a bunch of katsu sauce). The short ribs were also delicious! They gave a generous amount and the marinade they used was perfect. We had so much left over I had it for another meal! I had recently gone to an expensive Korean BBQ restaurant that had \"premium Angus short ribs\" and I wish I had just gone to Ono instead! Haven't tried their spam musubi but I plan to in the near future!", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7e1XAK4j95x-ibEy4qFKYg", "review_id": "ixfLg7NlJjZTIlPgaKwu3g", "text": "I've only been to a Hawaiian BBQ place once. In Clearwater, FL. The place went out of business and I never had Hawaiian BBQ again. *cue sad music*\n\nThis was truly unfortunate because I really liked it. But now *cue the happy music* I've found Ono Hawaiian BBQ!\n\nThe service was a little slow but friendly. The service didn't matter anyway as long as the food was on point... and it was. \n\nI got the Braised Short Ribs lunch plate. It's a special that they're running only until the end of this week, I think. It was only $7.49 and fall off the bone good. It was a braised short rib with carrots served on cabbage. It also came with rice and macaroni salad. This meal made my day.\n\nThey sell Hawaiian Sun canned juices ($1.89). I got the Pineapple Orange. I'm not sure how well it paired with my food but it was refreshing on this hot day. \n\nI can't wait to try their Spam musubi... Aloha Ono Hawaiian BBQ, I'll see you again soon.", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zoHllVEvU91xYbTWMMIT0Q", "review_id": "PNUJlRvMuSo_kjkqzqciFw", "text": "So we went here a few nights ago and at first it was looking like a good experience. \nWe ordered and then went to get some sauce the sauce was empty.\nThe lady  taking orders was rude when I told her and then about 15 minutes later someone else told her and again she was rude. \nFinally after someone took the bin out and put it in front of her did she fill it. \nOur food was ok not like the ones we have eaten in California and the didn't give us our whole order they did leave out some items.\nOverall it was and ok experience!", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Vjaakbsp9eeOLChcrNwl8g", "review_id": "CbJciMv3Fx_0Eqks3N9l8Q", "text": "I like to pop in here for a quick lunch with my husband sometimes. I always get the BBQ Chicken and Katsu combo. Pretty good! The macaroni salad... honestly they should seriously consider packaging that stuff and just selling it by the pint. Id buy it! The only reason I wouldnt rate this place any higher is the services is always mediocre. They often dont have the side stuff stocked (forks, sauces, straws, etc) and more then once I have notified them of something out and the people behind the counter have acted like Im soooooo putting them out for even suggesting they stock forks. Pretty annoying- but that macaroni salad....it makes up for it. Usually. And they give you so much food for what you pay.", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LzSkoIop_vfDPrMJPg_1mQ", "review_id": "RxuFSb9aY2WlmEdkCNKppA", "text": "I love this place. I've been going here for a couple years now and it never disappoints. \n\nThe seafood Mix is my go to but pretty much all the combos are good. The spam masubi is a must and the macaroni is my favorite part of each combo.", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q5XhtP5Q3OR0cC9gmGjfYQ", "review_id": "CB6jUHbgQazuvPxBaWIhnQ", "text": "I ate lunch here about a month ago. The food was good. Nothing to write home about, though. The order clerks were not very friendly. It was like pulling teeth to ask them any questions about the menu or to request extra condiments.", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YOWg5PufNDwDY8fXIrGu4w", "review_id": "x1xUbKMN2J6h5It4a_DsvQ", "text": "Great food I love the BBQ chicken & chicken katsu combo. I just don't recommend if in a rush the wait can be upto thirty minutes sometimes that's the only bummer I know of.", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kWT-jcaOTY7KtjjcKOc-xw", "review_id": "wW1XrD1Xu8L7QUOmj-N6IA", "text": "I Had lunch here a couple of days ago. I ordered the combo plate that had 3 different types of meat, macaroni salad and white rice. The food was pretty good, nothing too exciting though. The soda machine was not dispensing right- they needed to add the syrup. I got tea instead because I didn't feel like waiting for the counter girl to fix it and there were other people in line. The restaurant was pretty dirty. The place definitely could use a good deep clean...", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rnUsWuzJndMoSy28RbPMMQ", "review_id": "eMcZiIe2x19guZ3kp2Egyw", "text": "Always a good place to eat....always reminds me of back home in tje South Bay.....love the Mac salad.....Yummy!!! Al the meat is juicy n tender.....just love it......I add some Sriracha and it takes it to a differnt level....just outstanding! !! One thing I didnt like I didnt see my Kalib ribs...no bueno.", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 8, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "kffxYQVQsEpF1DVlQlcGCg", "review_id": "FFS_NERhaWja3TUj66mJdA", "text": "When you are in the mood for some light food, that is very flavor filled. Then Ono is the place. Teresa showed me this place, other wise I would of never known.\nIt is tucked away in a shopping center on Thomas.\nBusy place and now that I have been here a few times, I have to say it is always good. I like it to go though, because, it is always so busy and so much noise. \nI just feel better taking it home.\nThe Macoroni Salad is really good. It is great food to take on a picnic or an outing.\nThe food is very fresh as well. Probaly because, they do such a great business nothing has time to get old. It is worth the time to check this place out, Bra!", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dqmXlUQyDh6d5U2_Zjb-Iw", "review_id": "bMfwI2QKzbX77vstu5N3cw", "text": "Their portions are very generous  f all their food was very flavorful even before adding their sauces. Their cabbage which is a filler was not seasoned . We do like the sauces also their chicken was chopped into very small pieces maybe over cooked", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l8bfrUl0hSKl5SVOlLY2bQ", "review_id": "R7cZ_CK10MnbddrtLfp0wQ", "text": "I go to this location fairly regularly and have never had a problem. Store is clean, employees are friendly, food is consistent. What more could I ask for? \n\nUntil tonight. I get my order to go, the crispy shrimp plate. The girl working the register was really nice, and I was in and out quickly.\n\nI finally get home and open my container. THE END of my good, reliable Ono experience. My shrimp are blackish/greenish/brownish...plainly, not something I am even going to take a bite of. (Gross!!!)\n\nThe store was about to close and I wasn't going to be able to drive back in time, so I called the store feeling like I should give them a heads up. I don't know if these things could make a person sick or not. (I do know I won't be the one finding out.) \n\nThe girl that answers tells me, \"Yeah, that's how they've been turning out.\"  Well, gee, that's great. Thanks for selling me something you KNOW is sub-par and far from edible. \n\nI guess I'll be going to Pete's the next time I want some fried shrimp, and that's a shame. I really like Ono's mac salad and the katsu sauce with the shrimp.\n\nTo anyone else thinking about eating here -\n\nMaybe you should check your order before you leave. I'm sure this was a fluke and hopefully will be fixed soon, but I know how much I hate wasting money. And being hungry.", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Im8aRwRl7kchgmocHsvaMQ", "review_id": "6dxLY1qrwVytZlcmXxNyRA", "text": "Good quick taste of Hawaii in AZ!\n\nI first ate at an O'no while on vacation in Hawaii, and was pleased to discover that they have expanded to the \"Mainland\"!\n\nBe sure to try classics like Kalua pork and the Musubi's. And remember that no Hawaiian meal is complete without the macaroni salad and scope of rice.", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ki71iAFTxsPPQfX430c99Q", "review_id": "afN_NY5kR0H7BQ6TnEGTRA", "text": "Got take out. I have never had Hawaiian food, so I don't have anything to compare it to. I ordered the chicken combo which had the chicken katsu and hawaiian BBQ chicken. I've had better katsu at Korean and Japanese restaurants, but it was not terrible. The marinade on the BBQ chicken was decent but quality of chicken wasn't impressive. It came with rice and macaroni salad (which was good but again nothing special). Overall a decent meal for a cheap price but nothing that stood out.", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tv0r9cuhHO7UdOfv0NoGjw", "review_id": "FSniXi21ZWQwjpNifWZF4w", "text": "I love Hawaiian food, and this place is not so \"Ono\".  I asked the girl at the counter if the sauce for the chicken katsu was in the bag, yes she says, well you know the answer to that.  I get back to my hotel and the chicken is soggy, rice is cold, mac salad is hot (it was a 5 minute drive).  The spam musubi tasted weird not like the stuff you get from 7-11 on the Big Island.  Sorry, but I cannot rate this place good when I have had so much beter here on the mainland.", "business_id": "y-uHaMLLWQydSyWJawLIUw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Ofxlhi_HKp7myFDpwg9aIA", "review_id": "mx2ACeUrj-4DiOW5WWDPVg", "text": "This location was a joke...me and my girlfriend went here while we were waiting for her cars oil to be changed at the brake Masters down the street. You stand in line like at a cafeteria and the people behind the counter dishing out your not so fresh food can barely speak English, the tray I picked up was sticky and dirty and had some type of half dried syrup on it and it was disgusting.  They served us and did not even give us silverware, or chopsticks to eat with, and the general decor of this restaurant looks like a ghetto Chinese buffet in crack central.  The floors and restaurant in general were D.I.R.T.Y. like Christina Aguilara dirty back in the day before she was a mom!!!! The food tasted like it had been sitting in a pan for 3 hours, and I would NEVER go to this place again, I was surprised I didn't find a finger or a needle or a cockroach in my plate of mushroom chicken with vegetables.", "business_id": "nLpV9fo8xml-QHOKyOje2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 7, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "sEWeeq41k4ohBz4jS_iGRw", "review_id": "lBnEeTgA6jHjoxrBg_J1sg", "text": "Me 10 years ago: Panda Express, mmm good, and they give you lots!\n\nMe today: Panda Express is crap. It's got to be the most average, bland, over-Americanized \"Asian\" food around.\n\nI challenge you to find more average/below average food chain anywhere in the state.", "business_id": "nLpV9fo8xml-QHOKyOje2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bmzq_nkjYqp8aWn12RJdhA", "review_id": "dMTjFgPEacUFt5-5Lz7Fow", "text": "Wasn't bad, tasted like normal Panda Express. The service was fast, the food was decent. I've gone multiple times.", "business_id": "nLpV9fo8xml-QHOKyOje2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_1PmRIeiFmevDYJtHz4bkw", "review_id": "-TN2LO3ihHKaJKobbjATkA", "text": "Gross, plain and simple!  I'll crave some quick Chinese Food and then I'm always upset.  What a waste of money!", "business_id": "nLpV9fo8xml-QHOKyOje2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9G-MPhadAoE0WuA9n2ZpnA", "review_id": "pdeKUfhVrSp_P3JTxyHaRg", "text": "This location is always busy. But the customer service side sucks. You can tell if the food is fresh or not, and in my case it never is. Stale tasting. The ladies behind the counter are always rushing you, and barely speak English.", "business_id": "nLpV9fo8xml-QHOKyOje2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1sTIJSux2HnxUt_ezDOtTw", "review_id": "GNJBtPJY0lxrgIV2ZgQqHQ", "text": "Five stars due to this being the best Panda Express I've ever visited. The girl behind the counter was polite to the person in front of me OFFERING samples to them. When I stepped up she was super polite to me and offered me samples as well, and thanks to the sample I ended up getting the honey sesame seed chicken. Absolutely delicious. I asked for both noodles and rice and I expected the usual half-assed scoops of both but this girl hooked it up big time on everything! Despite all these bad reviews I will definitely be a repeat customer!", "business_id": "nLpV9fo8xml-QHOKyOje2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N3bri-C_pZ-rvY6FSYeZCw", "review_id": "n_yxY28QGxJF0bydb_1dVw", "text": "I've never experienced this before, but I'm just going to let you be the judge:\n\nI am starting to watch/count my calorie load, especially when I am eating out.\n\nAmerican Chinese is famous for huge calorie loads in the sauces and fried treatments, so I thought I would split the middle and order a brown steamed rice with broccoli and beef.\n\nWell, I asked the young lady behind the counter for the calorie count chart and she quickly said she would have to ask someone. No problem and expected...but what happened next was not:\n\nShe walked to the back of the galley-style kitchen past the viewing, walkin freezer to find her manager. Outside of the freezer is the prep area with a large gray garbage can. She stood there, asking her question, HOLDING THE GARBAGE CAN. Then she and the manager walked back to me.  The manager came with the paper and placed it on the prep line. And she grabbed a bowl to serve me. WAAAAAAIT! \"Uh, excise me. Is that a garbage can?\" I asked. She looked back and asked where. \"There...in front of the freezer...the big gray thing with the black garbage bag stretched around the rim.\" \"Yes\". I asked her if she realized that she stood there and grabbed the rim and talked to her manager. \"No,\" she replied. \"My dear, I watched you and you not only grabbed the garbage can you just came and grabbed my bowl to serve me.\" She put the bowl down and walked away, washed her hands and apologized.\n\nNeedless to say, I won't be coming back.", "business_id": "nLpV9fo8xml-QHOKyOje2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kEeIrbREnRip5AWQZe5YfQ", "review_id": "wRSy2KVlFbHt-fexHdGZHg", "text": "I wish I could say that my complaints are isolated to this single store. They are not.\n\nThe food is cheaply done for a not so cheep price. One dish tends to taste like five others that they have. Like its the same sauce,  just with different meats and sometimes vegetables. \nIt feels like the place belongs in the food court of a mall. Not near a Goodwell. I suppose its location can tell you something about the quality of food one is going to get.\n\nThe employee always look over work and seem to not enjoy being there. It makes it feel like I have slave labor preparing my food. Which is a little disconcerting. \n\nThe bathrooms are not to bad, but at timea are filthy. At least the food and dining area look clean most if the time.\n\nI can't recommend this place as I avoid eating here myself.", "business_id": "nLpV9fo8xml-QHOKyOje2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UBu9AkLTiECU1YAuFyAepA", "review_id": "g2vA_wj3x1Dp4Puw3Z_GQA", "text": "I consider myself a good fan of Panda Express, but at this location in not going again, I order like always my regular rice  with teriyaki chicken n cream cheese, but this time, the chicken wasn't ready so they told me I had to wait n that was fine for me I wasn't on a hurry, but I guess they tough I didn't want to wait, by the time I started eating I find out my chicken wasn't good it was acceptable but far away from the regular quality I can expect from them, but to make worst my rice didn't had any trace of salt. I went to the counter n I let the lady know about my findings, but she tried n said \"you're right Sir. it's unsalted but that's the way it is.\" I definitely didn't expect that answer, my meal cost me around $8 n I was really hungry, so I didn't want the situation to escalate for that amount, but for sure my last visit to this location...", "business_id": "nLpV9fo8xml-QHOKyOje2A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "MjMaLeWJSw_CSzNQJXqpjA", "review_id": "VEEbxHWb5xf_dy4CqDiynA", "text": "An excellent knock-off of the ___berto's taquerias. Or is it the other way around? In any case, this location is the best of the bunch, including any Filiberto's (though for the best Filiberto's-proper, go to the location at 19th Ave & Thunderbird).\n\nThe adobada and carne asada are particularly good here. And I once witnessed an altercation in the parking lot that concluded after one of the participants fired his pistol into the air.  The carne asada burrito was particular great that night.", "business_id": "JobP0ghILdh8S8l-LhHHxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pDSMS-IW5wyZK0XBi4jnDw", "review_id": "hUFDxvqzoPPAzWo1tVKx7A", "text": "Fantastic.  Stay away from Filiberto's unless it's the one on Dobson and Main.  Actually, that one might even suck now because of the dregs of society getting off and on buses and the light rail racket.  \n\nThis place, in contrast, is great.  Great service, great portions.  All-around best quick Mexican food joint around.  I risk a bunch of idiots showing up at this place by writing favorably about it but so be it.  If you want your rolled tacos to actually have meat in them, get a dozen of them here.", "business_id": "JobP0ghILdh8S8l-LhHHxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "sALB8-F04S9VcZMF_GkGUA", "review_id": "b-ryjubWWWyahj3CdYCjIQ", "text": "Looking for a quick fix to a taco craving my friend & I had.. We venture a few miles away from my loft to go get our fix fixed..  Umm ...  I don't think so... Chips & salsa? More like a styro to-go box filled w unsalted chips & pico de gallo over the chips?! Who does that?! Taco.. 2stars.... I always get a chicken taco, if I can get the meat in shredded form.. I'm weird about my meat! But this is more like ground chicken..& they placed it in the styro to go box next to the cheese enchilada I ordered to go with..so the taco became a part of the smothered enchilada mess.... Yep... Drowned in lukewarm red enchilada sauce... That enchilada... I couldn't finish... The cheese was not melted inside.  Ok.. Should I have complained..(as a very advising yelper once scolded me for).. Probably! But in truth.. The girl behind the counter had rubbed me wrong already... By telling me I looked 'tire'... & secondly by having a host issue with her credit card machine... Asking me to pay cash... Whatever.  I'm harsh? Possibly... 2stars... & that's a compliment.", "business_id": "JobP0ghILdh8S8l-LhHHxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mpPyEwfBW-n7p8jeDFFL8Q", "review_id": "ILRTKJDxygu9S60z24Wc2w", "text": "tasted just like a filibertos or juliobertos not to bad for fast food mexican, second time being there got the super nachos this time. could not finish them even sharing with my friend so you do get your moneys worth. I would go back if i was drunk and wanted a  late night craving lol", "business_id": "JobP0ghILdh8S8l-LhHHxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VDv7DnLwTl1UZqj2HAcutQ", "review_id": "AtLn2B1N1pfeLMTEZEL15w", "text": "I come here once a week as I work swing shift and fast food is slim pickings at around 1130pm at night in this part of Phoenix. Also since I've been frequent here for the past 2 years I've gotten to know the front cashier lady who is very nice and also found out that the best cook they have online is the one that works the late night hours. Been here at all times of day and found out that everything from taste of food and service is much better late night. I would recommend their shrimp burrito, fish tacos, carne asada burrito and their al pastor(grilled marinated pork) nachos. It's not the healthiest of choice but for the quality and quantity they give it definitely outweighs the price. So if four looking for a late night craving of Mexican food with a great selection of aguas frescas(horchata, tamarindo, pina, etc.) look no further! Btw, they have a 24hr operation and drive thru. Given 3 stars cause of location, lack of cleanliness, and lack of consistency as mentioned earlier regarding am staff versus the stellar pm staff. I know sounds like I'm asking for the stars but I should keep it in perspective it is a whole in the wall diner with great tasting food.", "business_id": "JobP0ghILdh8S8l-LhHHxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yAeo2D5NdtGuGG2o1M1aGQ", "review_id": "8XP6XkyiTn921bGG3vPnyQ", "text": "This is just like Filiberto's. Fast-food mexican food. It's really good and taste pretty authentic to me. My hubby and I stopped in for a quick bite to eat and we went there because he heard it was good from his co-workers. I'm a huge critic of mexican rice and beans and this place has it down. I got the lunch special of the day which was 2 bean tostadas with beans and rice. It was sooo much food and I was so stuffed!  Next time I will get something smaller. You can't beat all that food for $5! They have a good salsa bar with all the fixings!", "business_id": "JobP0ghILdh8S8l-LhHHxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C3SXTtxCtSvcJuBtV4TDdw", "review_id": "nLOU0oxkYeA8CpmW9wwitw", "text": "I've been eating at this Armando's since High School and have always loved the food and service. The ladies at the counter are always really friendly and a 24 hour drive thru is heaven for late light cravings or coming home from being out late! As a \"mature adult\" my taste buds have also matured, but Armando's has a place in my heart that can never be replaced by fancy restaurants. \n\nSome of my favorites:\n- Armando's Breakfast burrito\n- Carne Asada Fries (they only use Angus meat!!!)\n- Adovada Burritos\n- Rolled Tacos", "business_id": "JobP0ghILdh8S8l-LhHHxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z0_C4HRVvkLkyEsVGGMnkg", "review_id": "tKymj3YX2XK6TMsRB29SIg", "text": "Hash brown breakfast burrito with ham, sausage, bacon, eggs, cheese and enough cholesterol to have cardio issues before you finish. The food is good. Armandos now has a Filiberto sign. I'm not sure if they bought or merged. \n\nJust tell me the recipe for the red hot sauce. Anyone, who has the recipe?", "business_id": "JobP0ghILdh8S8l-LhHHxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aerUnfhmnNYiazVrK5jcaQ", "review_id": "xK6lBo6Y2W9bMJVC3VROHA", "text": "I have an emotional connection to this restaurant so I may be a little biased. This is the Mexican fast food that my parents would take me to when I was younger...whatever but I LOVE ARMANDO'S. Armando is always reliable on a late night or really, any time at all. I haven't had a majority of the menu, but for basics like the bean and cheese, chips with cheese and guac, rolled tacos with cheese and guac are delicious when you're craving such things. I also absolutely love their veggie burrito (without lettuce) and the Armando's breakfast burrito. Sometimes it can be hit or miss, usually involving too much unmelted cheese, but I can't help but love it. I will always root for Armando's over any other late night Mexican. Even when I lived in Tempe I would drive out to Armando's. My friends agree that it is the best amongst the Mexican fast food. I've never had a problem with service, even over the 4324328940 times i've been there. They always give plenty of napkins and sauces which is always necessary when eating Armando's. Go there! Don't let the Fili B's in the same complex defeat Armando's!!!!!!", "business_id": "JobP0ghILdh8S8l-LhHHxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7C-jyTrOX-iJ-MrSJuh-8A", "review_id": "FlPqcHed4y9p8xOvutBSDg", "text": "This place is better, the beans are made with oil and are just delicious. The rice was moist and flavorful, not to mention the awesome salsa bar they have going on inside. The specials are marked on a board by the counter as you come in. I remember when we used to sneak in burritos in the Harkins Theater just across the way. This is one of the better fast food Mexican restaurants to get you late night fix and they are open 24 hours...", "business_id": "JobP0ghILdh8S8l-LhHHxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_1PmRIeiFmevDYJtHz4bkw", "review_id": "6UCW4em-vo0oKVZhU5fWIQ", "text": "Breakfast at Armando's is awesome.  I always get the steak, egg and cheese burrito. Recently had lunch for the first time and had the Chicken Enchilada plate with red sauce and it was awesome.  The girls that work there are always nice and friendly.  I just wish they had a beer license.", "business_id": "JobP0ghILdh8S8l-LhHHxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-69HRk_D8Hq3Ki1cagvDcA", "review_id": "A6XUzYtTNcdGLyBStLjVKQ", "text": "Bean and cheese burrito was awful. The beans tasted like the canned beans you buy at the supermarket. \nOverpriced food.  Try Filiberto's instead. Some of them have daily specials running monday thru friday.", "business_id": "JobP0ghILdh8S8l-LhHHxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2LCrT_BOJvGV4xi_lmoRcA", "review_id": "Oc61xI4BqGbvyuJPyKRxtw", "text": "They serve Pepsi.  Got horribly sick about 30 minutes after I finished my meal.", "business_id": "JobP0ghILdh8S8l-LhHHxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SzxjjnOoehbFeJQyfJfj6A", "review_id": "Dvw4CePUVPjO-iIbugXg6A", "text": "After my Sunny D Fast I got hungry. I headed over to the dumpster packed in neatly against the billiard joint and Red Wing Boot shop. Armando's is a dive. Food tasty. Armando's Breakfast Burrito: Egg, (scrambled) potatoes, cheese. Number #2 greasy soaked in taco oil. Beans are usually cooked, rice is edible. Drive thru takes around 10 minutes to get through the 3 cars in front of the window. Hardly any traffic. Different staff every night. Owner is never present. Shrimp is delicious on certain nights. Don't get fooled by the prices, they appear cheap, except when you order a \"large\" Horchata. The price raises to around 12 dollars.  Once you leave the side of the drive thru. Be careful because the main street is facing traffic. If you want to be safe, try driving cautiously around the opposite side where Pizza Hut is. \n\nOpen all Night.", "business_id": "JobP0ghILdh8S8l-LhHHxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-JJvZt30Z0xvMYqvUD1OGA", "review_id": "HBpq-WxO_evN1Jyqpqln6A", "text": "I had the beef taco plate with a Mexican coke. Very good, will go back next time I am in the area", "business_id": "JobP0ghILdh8S8l-LhHHxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z0_C4HRVvkLkyEsVGGMnkg", "review_id": "9Fd0raj0-86AsP7kSIEiIw", "text": "Just an egg and cheese breakfast burrito, came with random grills scraps.  Just nasty.  Egg tasted like it was cooked with engine oil.", "business_id": "JobP0ghILdh8S8l-LhHHxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f5ZOeMIw0RsH0PR0QScSxQ", "review_id": "L8KV13SH0mPiT7YAeHCh3A", "text": "Filabertos has been closed for awhile now so I decided to try the nearby Armandos. To my surprise I was disappointed. I have been to this location twice and both times took forever. I used the drive thru and went inside the store. The second visit they lost my ticket and had to ask my order again. I had the carne asada quesadilla which was very dry and the chorizo breakfast burrito was just okay (the only reason this got 3 stars instead of 2). I will probably give it one more shot.", "business_id": "JobP0ghILdh8S8l-LhHHxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZhnXBRziSyXZHG5B3GebcA", "review_id": "P7dcStiw7VbAJfLb52AB6Q", "text": "Not bad for Mexican fast food. The burrito with \"everything\" in it (and the kitchen sink) are decent. My only gripe was the long wait when we went through the drive-through. We only had one car in front of us and waited forever for our turn, then when we ordered (3 burritos), we were asked to pull over to a parking space and waited forever again!", "business_id": "JobP0ghILdh8S8l-LhHHxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bNZ6g_URf5gtBexcabZMDg", "review_id": "CoFiPRHahxzeicsH3U07rg", "text": "Been coming here for years. It's the best of the fast Mexican joints by far", "business_id": "JobP0ghILdh8S8l-LhHHxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "p9-0l9USi1X9BzJcT7undQ", "review_id": "VqBBiqqa7XzrUmjH-9a8wg", "text": "This spot is great for late night food or Mexican food in the neighborhood or something not chipotle. I like the nachos or street tacos. They've recently started charging to use debit or credit for your purchase. That's a buzzkill", "business_id": "JobP0ghILdh8S8l-LhHHxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mNA7mpC5MGPEllYope94Pw", "review_id": "QFNDSmTcvoSIYoxRDgMsIw", "text": "After living by this restaurant for a over a year I decided to give it a try tonight.  It has been raved as a great to place to eat by a local entertainer and I figured I would give it a shot.  Service was slow through the drive thru.  I ordered a chicken quesadilla and the girl forgot what I ordered by the time I got to the window.   As for the quesadilla the chicken was a little dry and not nearly enough cheese.   I would prefer next time they cut the quesadilla.  I got it home and it was just folded in a Styrofoam box.   Del Taco and Taco Bell at least cut theirs.", "business_id": "JobP0ghILdh8S8l-LhHHxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BiZvuNKi0bs_YwttHhhq4w", "review_id": "hyrWIaWACas046YTBQwlzQ", "text": "I can't believe I have never reviewed or checked in here before. We go all the time and its boyfriends favorite burrito place.\n\nI always get the adobada and he gets a variety of things including the rolled tacos which are always good. The breakfast burritos are great too.\n\nThe people are always super fast and nice and its cheap!", "business_id": "JobP0ghILdh8S8l-LhHHxQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3dno9Y7mtvi2tq6IfMpDeA", "review_id": "FKm4VncHhUOSX6jW8C9Djw", "text": "Excellent , very upscale jewelry boutique.  They will custom make anything and did a wonderful job on my wedding ring.  They were very patient through the process and I was impressed.  \n\nThey are only open 9-5 M-F so you really have to live a life of leisure or something to shop here.  They just happen to be across the street from my office so I could go at lunch.\n\nJust as a hint of the customer base, Muhammad Ali is a regular and I saw him once while getting sizing done.", "business_id": "PO6gVnfmA-877zuw8n0auw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5L2aTtkkZf5NAsedIdgibA", "review_id": "BlOM1PSaqxrv_phA-oiGkA", "text": "It doesn't get any better!  Moda Fina not only has the finest jewlery, but it also has the latest styles and on trend looks.  Everything from classic to trendy, Moda Fina has it!  The service is the best and this upscale store makes your whole shopping experience ah-mazing!  Whoever says \"Money can't buy happiness\"...hasn't shopped at Moda Fina! lol!", "business_id": "PO6gVnfmA-877zuw8n0auw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IU6pCSKVmibmxEjMHkyuAA", "review_id": "_0K4ZpX9kGuCKxlz_ak3og", "text": "Heartfelt thanks to Moda Fina for giving such special care to my mothers 35 year old wedding ring.  It had a broken prong and was quite dirty.  They fixed the prong, buffed up the ring and cleaned the diamond and its setting.  It looks like a brand new ring (and she said, \"Is that my wedding ring?\")!  Lori is an absolute angel and couldn't have been anymore wonderful or helpful.", "business_id": "PO6gVnfmA-877zuw8n0auw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kI_ux9LQicYbBXvDNRW7Uw", "review_id": "uQSXosTfB-HjpP9PD2W0PQ", "text": "Uri and Steve are awesome. Great watches to custom priced right engagement rings. They are the best. Check them out!!", "business_id": "PO6gVnfmA-877zuw8n0auw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bqktAhYfTOXp8lNwghu1BQ", "review_id": "YeT8UBS9UEH2kUVQzGU7ww", "text": "The people at Moda Fina are absolutely amazing! I had heard about Moda Fina from a friend of mine who had recently custom designed a wedding ring for his fianc\u00e9, under budget! \n\nI came in looking for a special gift for my girlfriend with a pretty strict budget. Not only did they go above and beyond my expectations, but it was apparent to me that Moda Fina wasn't just trying to make a sale, they were genuinely interested in understanding my girlfriend's fashion style and lifestyle in order to pick her the appropriate piece of jewelry. \n\nThe people here are incredibly friendly and the customer service is outstanding! This is the kind of business that truly cares about their customers needs! I'm just trying to hint to my girlfriend now that I need to get a watch from Moda Fina for Christmas!  :)", "business_id": "PO6gVnfmA-877zuw8n0auw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "e5haX6FUAVBtZNpZextwoQ", "review_id": "3-ZoUsVWyzl3rmLzxEQuIg", "text": "If I could give them a 10 out of 5 I absolutely would! These people are AMAZING!!! I recently had my engagement ring made here. We had several diamonds from family pieces that we wanted to incorporate into the design. Our primary designer, Orly, read my personality and style immediately. She saw what we had to work with and came back in a couple minutes with the PERFECT idea. I couldn't believe she was able to put together exactly what I wanted and even MORE! She gave us a very reasonable estimate and the ring was completed within a few weeks as promised. When I came to pick it up I had so many tears of joy and was shaking...to the point where they even offered me a ride home. Kudos to Moda Fina! You guys are the classiest act in town! THANK YOU!!!", "business_id": "PO6gVnfmA-877zuw8n0auw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q_EnzoEIHLqmsGIQMIuyjQ", "review_id": "bqwKlM5TqeKJ5XgnbQV3BA", "text": "Best jewelers in town.  Their time is limitless when helping you to find or create your perfect piece. Excellent quality and craftsmanship.", "business_id": "PO6gVnfmA-877zuw8n0auw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1mal-cvLhyX8iGEt56_5Dw", "review_id": "BwQ7y07fEE2IS8ExPyBaiA", "text": "Wow, decent Ballet in Phoenix...pinch me.\n\nI have not been in the last year or so to one of the productions, but Ballet Arizona has been a treat under Ib Anderson's direction.  I'm a fan of the classical ballets and have loved their Swan Lake and Giselle productions.  This year's season is ending, so I must repent and make a few shows next year.", "business_id": "RCT5joZdjoJfEJOh7__x8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "2KyJLMY3jmASmwtnmlBuvw", "review_id": "63e9OwdkWoJvo0zXMzD66Q", "text": "Just saw the all Balanchine program Saturday night -- going back Sunday to see it again!\n\nIt's AMAZING to me that a ballet company can go from startup  to being a destination company is fewer than 20 years!  But, BAZ did it in 15.\n\nNext season is their 22nd, and I renewed my season tix a couple of months ago.\n\nBAZ is a 'must-see' every show.", "business_id": "RCT5joZdjoJfEJOh7__x8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "6UB8qeDGXQwwnSDt15EC4Q", "text": "I have done volunteer withe Ballet AZ for the last years.  It is a an accomplished company with a splendid school attached.\n\nThe first thing I can say is when most regional companies have gotten smaller, Ballet AZ keeps growing. Ib Anderson, the Artistic Director, danced with Balanchine in New York.  He will not do a ballet that he doesn't know he his company can do and do well.  In watching his him work, I feel he has the ability to make everyone in the company feel what they have to offer is of great value from the newest member to the principal dancers.  There is less \"attitude\" in this company than I have ever seen.  The dancers are hard workers who want as good as what Ib asks of them and that is a great deal.  The people you don't see such as the people who do the costumes and the sets  do a remarkable job of making things happen that sometimes start as nothing more as idea of Ib's.\n\nWhen I first started working with this group, i was surprised when I heard people say this and that was as good as they'd seen all over the world.  I am not surprised now.  Ballet AZ has brought together dancers from all over the world due to it's excellent reputation. These professionals have come to take advantage of working in an organization that is striving for something better each production than the one before.   If in some areas, Phoenix has  long way to go in catching up in the arts, the Ballet is not one of them.  We have a fine company here in AZ that continues to excel in presenting varied productions that range from the classics to world premieres.\n\nPrices are quite reasonable for what is offered.  There are different packages that make it even more attractive with special prices on certain dates.  Contact the box office abut that.  Another way to see the shows is to join the volunteer organization.  We work hard but the end result is the pleasure of knowing we help make a beautiful thing like Ballet AZ blossom and grow.", "business_id": "RCT5joZdjoJfEJOh7__x8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1mal-cvLhyX8iGEt56_5Dw", "review_id": "0kmX7qdMzYeCIdkIAhZB6w", "text": "This review is for the current production ending 4/5/09, Masters of Movement.\n\nWow. What a great program.  They led w/ the classic Les Sylphides, but it was the 2 modern pieces that blew my socks off.  Polyphonia choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon had some incredible movements of balance and dexeterity that I turned to my sis, who was attending with me, and commented, \"I bet you and the Irish Hubbie do that in the bedroom.\" \n\nThe final piece was The Golden Section from the Twyla Tharp ballet The Catherine Wheel. Twyla Tharp collaborates with David Byrne (Talking Heads) = FUUUUNNNN. The energy of that number with the dancers flying and the beat of Byrne's music made that piece my favorite.\n\nDavid Byrne ROCKS.", "business_id": "RCT5joZdjoJfEJOh7__x8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "E6NtQG45dhcV6hME7VJxlQ", "text": "This Update APPLIES ONLY TO VOLUNTEERING at Ballet AZ.\n\n\nFIVE STARS go to the dancers, directos and production crew At BALLET AZ.  They continue to do a superb job of presenting really first rate productions!  You don't want to miss the really splendid things they are doing this season!\n\nThe attitude toward volunteers at Ballet AZ has taken a turn from what it used to be.  It is being said that people who want to volunteer should be doing it because they love and want to support Ballet AZ and should expect no reward.  I personally believe that is true. Tradition, however,  has always been that the volunteers have been allowed to see the production that they are helping with at the time they working, for instance, in the gift shop.  I agree with that also.  It no longer happens when you volunteer for Ballet AZ.  You now get a voucher for a ticket to an upcoming performance or to take a dance class when you volunteer, but you can not enter the auditorium to see them dance at that time.  Having to make extra trip down there if you want to see the actual performance which many people consider a real inconvenience-parking can be expensive.  They are also limiting the number of performances you can volunteer, I understand, to once. Complimentary tickets do cost the Ballet money so I believe they are trying to limit the number that are giving out in these tough times which makes sense.  However, I have seen few volunteer groups where limiting the amount of work a volunteer is allowed to do, within reason,  is a good idea. When do you want to turn down free help? Making it clear that you can only see one performance free I would think would not be unreasonable. It'a different attitude toward the volunteers and I hope it is successful.\n\nI will be the first to say I have not fit in with the new approach to volunteering at Ballet AZ and that portion of my life is ended.  I certainly am not saying not to check into it if you want to work with the Ballet.  I wrote my initial blurb almost a year ago. I really have considered whether it would sound like sour grapes by offering this new information.(That is not an approach I like to take if I can avoid it.) I have given out more information concerning Ballet AZ and volunteering as a result of my 1/29/2009 review. This is the only way i can think of to stay current and accurate for those who have gotten the information on a more personal basis.", "business_id": "RCT5joZdjoJfEJOh7__x8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PhWqfjSTannHUGbJSGFWYw", "review_id": "zpuS1cm_zXTdzbB9dC242A", "text": "My date and I attended the IB Anderson's Nutcracker last night.  I hadn't seen the Nutcracker since I was a little ballerina girl.  It was an absolutely AMAZING performance with stunning set changes.  The dancers were incredible and very fun to watch!  I would recommend this event to people of all ages as a \"Must see\".", "business_id": "RCT5joZdjoJfEJOh7__x8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "mmJzZPMT06-4jRhf5L8laQ", "review_id": "u6cekdqk3tsu4PMNXnVoyw", "text": "We really enjoy Ballet Arizona productions. We recently saw The Nutcracker - an annual family tradition. They make a few modifications to the program every year. I really liked the tweaks this year. We also happened to attend a showing where Astrit Zejinati and Chelsea Wilcox doing the pas de deux. They were absolutely amazing. \n\nOur 5 year old has also been taking ballet lessons at the school there since she was 3.  We think the school is wonderful. They teach classical ballet vocabulary from 3 years old on. They are pretty strict and have a set curriculum. They all wear the same uniform and hairstyle and are strict about it. After the 3 year old class, parent's aren't allowed to watch other than one class per session where they let us all in. \n\nSo far, from what we've seen though, the curriculum and the teachers are great. They do a lot to improve body control, teach musicality and start them on a course of classical ballet.\n\nWe're big fans.", "business_id": "RCT5joZdjoJfEJOh7__x8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0ouMuScWJ3GuNtWEmmsziw", "review_id": "TECeLE_wDCB84bqOIQXePw", "text": "My husband and I recently attended the Balanchine Classics Performance. We thoroughly enjoyed it and loved our 6th row seats at the Phoenix Symphony Hall....just the right distance from the stage.\n\nThe orchestra.....Phoenix Symphony Orchestra.....were just wonderful and the dancers were amazing! We will definitely be attending future performances featuring Ballet Arizona.\n\nWe also could not pass up buying the Angelina Ballerina book and doll at the gift store for our future little Ballerina.", "business_id": "RCT5joZdjoJfEJOh7__x8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HZ3ItZ23xZHqjUjRIdPi7Q", "review_id": "JFNtE9VwnEwqty51Rcp65A", "text": "We've been to some great shows by Ib Anderson and crew and then some that were merely pretty good.\n\nA Midsummer Night's Dream was one of those that I would easily categorize as pretty good -- highly entertaining, but also lacking, perhaps because it was treated as a more minor production than the upcoming Nutcracker (always a big hit).  It seems that each year, Ballet AZ gets noticeably better over the course of the season and this one is no different.\n\nHere's the reason for my lackluster review this time.  It just seemed that the ensemble dance pieces during Friday night's performance were largely neglected and therefore not well coordinated between the performers, yet I happen to know that Ballet AZ has some amazing talent.  Also, there were a few stylistic choices that I thought were bad: Oberon's costuming was a little too effeminate, as was the dancing of the wood nymphs during the first act.  Then in act II, they squandered several huge opportunities for brilliant ensemble pieces as the grand finale.  And everyone knows the tune of Mendelssohn's Wedding March, so why not have a little more fun with it than a very conventional wedding scene?\n\nDespite any of my minor criticism, you will still be happy with a trip to the ballet.  Ib Anderson really has continued making a name for himself with an incredibly fun version of the Nutcracker each year and brilliant performances by his lead dancers.", "business_id": "RCT5joZdjoJfEJOh7__x8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "dYWzKUPzpuCEJJHzOeVqxQ", "review_id": "JMvMlmoGqheml8D8eIOQJA", "text": "My family and I attended a wonderful performance of The Nutcracker today by Ballet Arizona under the artistic direction of Ib Andersen.\n\nOf all the many times I've seen this ballet, this is by far the most lavish production to date.  The costumes were ornately designed and complemented the colorful set pieces.   It was obvious that a great deal of time and detail went into the visual aspects of the show.  \n\nI actually just saw a performance last week by the Los Angeles Ballet Company of this same production.  While the production values of Ballet Phoenix were significantly higher, the LA Ballet had much better dancers and choreography.\n\nI think Ballet Arizona did a fantastic job.  The standing ovation by the thorngs of childern in the audience was proof of that. \n\nCheck it out!", "business_id": "RCT5joZdjoJfEJOh7__x8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "onCVo3jNuKsSk8HcpDE1sQ", "review_id": "j-zMcmeRgC4-A2uGZx_yOQ", "text": "I was so amused with the storyline of Don Quixote, played out in this ballet performance! I expected to enjoy the story of the lost lovers of all ages, shapes, and sizes.....I never expected to giggle so much at the ballet, though! What fun! The costumes were gorgeous and had just the right \"spice\" for the period while still showing the fluid movement of the dance. The orchestra did an amazing job with the score in a hall that is well-receiving of this type of sound. \nThis performance was the weekend before Valentine's Day. It was obvious that there were lovers there, enjoying a special theatre treat in honour of their holiday. But there were also plenty of families there with young girls of all ages enthralled with the story - and the audience as a whole was happy to show moments of joy and laughter where the company xpected it!", "business_id": "RCT5joZdjoJfEJOh7__x8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bhPdugDiOiKQxOLoD708JA", "review_id": "3u6czxJHdUspSUmQeUOTdQ", "text": "I received ticket to see the Sleeping beauty production as a birthday present from my best friend. I have always wanted to go. The performance was fantastic and very talented, the costumes where amazing and beautiful. It really brings a bit of fantasy to your reality. My only complaint would be a crying baby and few ill behaved children. When you pay good money to go to a nice event, it would be nice if ages 1-3 were not included as they are not old enough to know any better to be polite during a performance. That being said, it would in no way stop me from attending another ballet, in fact i do plan on returning :). I highly support the arts and the talent we have performing here!", "business_id": "RCT5joZdjoJfEJOh7__x8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ax42mFsIEe9u9VuK2l0ECQ", "review_id": "pLLW1V6b70fTuA4LbM2Rlg", "text": "Ballet Arizona has certainly improved thanks to the Dane Anderson...what does\n interest me is he....a.gay man?  Inquiring minds want to know...& I dont know why its  such a big secret! ?Arent MOST guys in ballet? Is it ONLY me who is wondering?", "business_id": "RCT5joZdjoJfEJOh7__x8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M9cZwNoSKQDUVwO0R8UwIA", "review_id": "z6yjpl6EEqGk1MucdqAcSQ", "text": "Our daughter has been attending classes here for about 5 years.   SUPER professional environment.  Very efficient staff.   The classes and rehearsals and recitals are a joy.\n\nSaw the Nutcracker for the first time this past holiday season and was blown away by the production values and the performances.", "business_id": "RCT5joZdjoJfEJOh7__x8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0CEn8eBq9NptT1hOQqvUng", "review_id": "Odz6rXWmT1SnimC3WG9R8Q", "text": "Love the Arizona Ballet and their School of Ballet.", "business_id": "RCT5joZdjoJfEJOh7__x8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "8dbRf1UsWp2ktXHZ6Zv06w", "review_id": "-r7JcBYncF6d9Sh2DH-_Ng", "text": "Saw Ballet Arizona performance of Giselle at Symphony Hall opening night last night, and I have to say what a beautiful performance! The music was perfect, the story line was easy to follow, I had received a program before it started, but didn't look at it until intermission and I was able to keep up with everything that was going on.  \n\nThe dancers, wow just beautiful to watch. Thank you Ballet Arizona for the beautiful performance! Look forward to seeing other productions in the future !", "business_id": "RCT5joZdjoJfEJOh7__x8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pv7DGHzZ-uqIUdOsqPpsVg", "review_id": "I0PlpNqBuP5w6sAMgyUYFA", "text": "I have attended two performances at Ballet Arizona - Nutcracker and Giselle. Both were equally fantastic.\n\nThe dancers are very talented, the music is wonderful and the productions are top notch. The sets for Giselle were as pretty to look at as the dancers.\n\nSymphony Hall is very nice as well. The chairs are comfortable and not too cramped like some other theaters.\n\nI felt classier just being in the audience. Thanks for a wonderful evening, Ballet Arizona!", "business_id": "RCT5joZdjoJfEJOh7__x8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "X5GbNXY_nNoa_vTZDD0aCA", "review_id": "f5BR7edyByNQzxZVjeeFRw", "text": "I was lucky enough to get a ticket to Ballet Arizona's perforamce of Giselle last night, beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.\n\nThe sets were gorgeous, as was the lighting. The orchestra was spot on as well.\n\nI loved the emotion that Giselle herself portrayed. She had beautiful lines, her technique was nearly flawless, and she seemed to float (even though I could hear the blocks in her pointe shoes). Lovely, really. The core was fabulous. When those 18 ladies came out in act 2 and danced the Wilis part in complete unison....wow. Its really a credit to the choreographer, and the people who run the rehearsals as well as the dancers themselves. My fave parts were the demi soloists in the 1st act and the queen of the Wilis though. Fabulous. Personally, I wasnt impressed w/ the 2 principal men. Their turns were a bit sloppy for my taste, but hey whats that thing they always say? \"Those who cant do, teach. Those who cant teach, review.\" Im a reviewer.\n\nOverall a really stunning performance.", "business_id": "RCT5joZdjoJfEJOh7__x8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "k2u1F6spBGhgk2JtAe97QA", "review_id": "ZCIhFSdlBygXCbw2XtGG7A", "text": "Last night I had the wonderful privilege of seeing Ballet Arizona and Ib Andersen's production of Giselle. And what an amazing production it was!\n\nFrom sets to lighting, pit orchestra, choreography, costumes, and everything in between was incredibly well done. \n\nGiselle told this story so well portraying every range of emotion. She and Albrecht making moves flawlessly and seemingly effortless! Such clear storytelling through dance! The Peasant Pas de Deux in act 1 was beyond words fantastic. Bravo! Queen Myrta and her wilis in act 2 were elegant and phenomenal! \n\nThank you Yelp, Lindsey and of course Ballet Arizona for treating us to such an amazing performance.", "business_id": "RCT5joZdjoJfEJOh7__x8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7Wr91hSKfgkKnkyhLOlwww", "review_id": "IgGW1b-DAAZoM9bCFJUVmA", "text": "I was lucky enough to get two tickets to the opening night of Giselle. What a beautiful performance. The scenery was beautiful, the dancers were great, the story was easy to follow for those of us who don't have training, overall it was amazing. This production made me want to go to the ballet again and again! Very professional and very entertaining.", "business_id": "RCT5joZdjoJfEJOh7__x8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "NAohdbmsThewbeUkMMBohg", "review_id": "MvjPSdaH09bjhPbZ7T6IJw", "text": "I was very fortunate to be brought along as a plus one to the opening night of Giselle. It was a beautiful performance. Very professional, beautiful choreography, excellent story telling. The female leads stole the show. They both did an amazing job and are excellent dancers. I had never been to the ballet before and will now return wanting more!", "business_id": "RCT5joZdjoJfEJOh7__x8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "Bc16ijtndjjOkznBjEQLZw", "text": "Thought I should update my last experience concerning the volunteering situation at Ballet AZ.  I waited a couple of years and went back and offered my services.  Must have been my instincts because i delayed sending them the paperwork.  Just as well because I was told soon after they \"rescinding\" their offer to have me do volunteer work with them???  This happened awhile back now, but last I heard the same people are handling that area so doubt if things have changed any.  \n\nYou be the judge", "business_id": "RCT5joZdjoJfEJOh7__x8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4FUoMnKN9-mtuwJkGvxB6w", "review_id": "Nr9ntoa4f-pw2VBBPKjgzw", "text": "I had the pleasure of experiencing Topia this year at the Desert Botanical Garden.  It was absolutely wonderful!  The coreography was interesting, exciting and beautiful.  The backdrop of the desert sunset was breathtaking. This is a MUST SEE especially for out of town visitors.  This perfomance showcases some of the best our city has to offer.  What a delightful surprise!  A true gem.", "business_id": "RCT5joZdjoJfEJOh7__x8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "PYtryNSk30ytqOc_36sLPw", "review_id": "vfrew953FdQZ_ZuAID45oA", "text": "Finding a Family Doctor can be difficult and I have been having a rough time doing so since my former Doctor retired recently.  The requirements I had were...\n1.  MD\n2.  Office with one or two doctors...I hate when there are a bunch of people in the waiting room( especially gross sick ones ugh!).\n3.  Friendly, staff that actually returns calls!\n4.  Doctor that doesn't make you feel rushed and listens to your issues!\n5.  Easy to access, not in a big building that is hard to park in.\n6.  Available appointments.\n\nDr. Riley is all these things and more.  I'm  really happy with the ease and the great medical care.  His nurses are good with needles as well.  I had to get my blood taken and a few shots and she performed like a pro with confidence!\n\nSo, if you are in need of a new Doctor I highly recommend Dr. Riley.  I think they also take most insurances as well!", "business_id": "BZqn7i_Z-MJ1QrxCyjFZSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "DvQ09Ieg_d_PgrAdQy71Qw", "review_id": "Sz2okyqVc00PJArhqZqaMQ", "text": "Dr. Riley has been my doc for 6 or 7 years now.  When I first went to his office, I was confused.  There weren't a ton of people in the waiting room.  I didn't have to wait one hour in the waiting room and another hour in the room.  As soon as Dr. Riley walked in, I started my \"speed-recitation of current symptoms\" - (this because my previous MD actually would look at his watch and note the time - and then do it again at the end of the \"consult\") - Dr. Riley listened calmly.  I was confused again, when he didn't just tell me I could pick up my prescription at the counter on my way out.  He actually TALKED with me.  He asked questions.  He didn't make a mad dash for the door!  Miraculous!!  And the good news is that this has not changed in all these years.  I don't have insurance, so Dr. Riley works with me on that.  He and his wife, the staff, everyone is great in this little gem of an office.  Dr. Riley is a real FAMILY doctor - he is always there for you.  What more could you possibly ask for?", "business_id": "BZqn7i_Z-MJ1QrxCyjFZSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "B4K5ruafil9RSDiTIL-1Bw", "review_id": "WCvehBiAzF9YXyTE_SYpew", "text": "Dr. Riley is very down to earth person who just happens to be really smart and have a medical degree.  I'm usually pretty freaked out by doctors, medical offices, etc. but I don't feel that way with Dr. Riley - he is very calm and a good listener.  \n\nHis office is small and you can usually get an appointment the same day or next.", "business_id": "BZqn7i_Z-MJ1QrxCyjFZSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KqMUO0KFaa2aLPqfHmMQrg", "review_id": "mS1rXq75SDfxMXPAJSpU5Q", "text": "Tried to schedule an appointment today as a new patient because I broke my hand in a motorcycle accident, and was turned down. Receptionist said they take one new patient a day and as of 6/14 they are already booked until July. What? No sense of urgency.", "business_id": "BZqn7i_Z-MJ1QrxCyjFZSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DoTOs7OOJbmFH3rcjGsHDA", "review_id": "YobZ70efzUk1zwKrpsa3OA", "text": "Dr. Riley is great. I've only met with him twice, but have found each appt. very pleasant. He's welcoming and easy to communicate with.\n\nIn addition, the ladies facilitating his office are kind and friendly; and have been very helpful during my past two visits.", "business_id": "BZqn7i_Z-MJ1QrxCyjFZSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ckuIliYOnczhGakX1scJVQ", "review_id": "wpX5NCi35HpsFUnEDrIShA", "text": "I have been going to DR. Riley for a couple years and I would recommend him to anyone that wants a doctor that is very handles on. He is always the one that sees you unlike some offices that have PA ect. he always takes time to call me about my lab results. I have always had great service and experience", "business_id": "BZqn7i_Z-MJ1QrxCyjFZSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VcMv4DSC2QY8945qLE0Fmw", "review_id": "4gk98HUuL9PV9FWi7DVxpw", "text": "Dr. Riley is very nice.  I don't know how much he truly \"hears\" me, but I think he tries.  The office manager is a different story.  I had a visit in early 2013 and reported difficulty breathing.  The doctor was supposed to call in an inhaler.  Two days later, nothing had been called in.  I followed up and was again told it was called in.  Went to the pharmacy (verified location) and they had received nothing.  I went back a few months later for stomach virus symptoms.  The initial visit and mishap was totally disregarded and not even \"remembered\" for that matter.  I had to pay another visit shortly after because my symptoms were not getting better.  Nothing was done, and I spent about 5 minutes with the doctor.  I was told it would get better on its own.  Now...  Since September, I have had an open balance with this office, and I SHOULD have called to pay it sooner.  Having said that, I can also say there is no justification for the message left on my voice mail by the office manager.  It was downright rude and condescending.  She was shaming me and bringing up my place of employment.  I was totally shocked at how unprofessional her message was.  Needless to say, she got what she wanted...  but I will not go back to that office...  the mediocre service was semi-acceptable; however, the office manager's disrespectful and inappropriate behaviour is totally OVER THE LINE.", "business_id": "BZqn7i_Z-MJ1QrxCyjFZSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4zad3D8Tlt7r2OAmgr-xKA", "review_id": "NcDvgfqq_0J2mp3_cYNPNQ", "text": "Hello, I have been going to Dr Riley for almost a year. I moved, Got new insurance and needed a new Dr that was close. As a new patient I was nervous, how ever when I got there the front office ladies were very friendly and the Dr spent about 30 min with me. I had lots of questions and concerns about my health ( it had been sometime since I had seen a doc). I'm approaching 38 and preventive maintenance is now important. I found Dr Riley on YELP, I found all of the reviews helpful. \nThank You To Dr Riley and all the staff at Biltmore healthcare!!!", "business_id": "BZqn7i_Z-MJ1QrxCyjFZSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0qbfCsqgn7ol9m9CgAJ3WQ", "review_id": "1nv63VbQV8IPdE8i27QMtA", "text": "I love this place.  I crave their sandwiches.  They have this garlic sauce that's simply wonderful.  Bring gum!\n\nTry the turkey with cranberry (with garlic sauce of course).  It sounded strange to me at first but now I am in love.  \n\nThey have punch card so your 10th? sandwich is free.  Locally owned which is cool.  Not open for dinner or on Sundays to my knowledge.", "business_id": "GSsq_y2PfYBzn51gAG_c7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 8, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "sZ_eIMTrDrNYdyE3n7ijdA", "text": "We had a coupon at work - buy one 6\", get one free.  Believe it or not, 6\" is plenty for this lil girl! ;}\nI got the #5 sandwich, which was turkey with cheese and cranberry.  There are two different breads to choose from and two different dressings.  I had the whole wheat bread and the garlic dressing.  They have the sandwich menu split into regions of the world, which I thought was cute, though then the number selection of the sandwiches was off.  It affected my OCD, but not too much!\nThis was one of the best sandwiches I've had in this area!  I'm in the Scottsdale Airpark and surrounded by restaurants.  Most are just trendy places that people go to, just to say they've been there.  And they suck, for the most part!\nSo, the sandwich was ooey-gooey and delish!  I had sauce running down my arm and cheese sliding out the sides.  That's how we do it on the East Coast, yo!  Oh, and a cranberry popped out onto my \"shelf\" (the chest, dudes!) but didn't stain, luckily.  5-second rule, right?\nAnyway, with the coupon, my co-worker and I paid $3 for 6\"!!!", "business_id": "GSsq_y2PfYBzn51gAG_c7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "XOxQEeYRZOPdJDqOHnhYig", "review_id": "V9kuwgJf_TbfK8YmUsahZQ", "text": "I had the #3 lunch special which is 6\" sandwich, small soup and small drink for $9.00 and change. I had the #10 sandwich which is the \"Croque Special\" in the Italy category. The menu was divided into regions... France, Germany, Italy, American and then somehow Korean is on there with teriyaki bowls and fried rice. They also have salads and a few wraps.\n\nThe sandwich was good and really liked the feta cheese that was on it. The soup was ok... Tasted homemade but was a little bland. I want to go back and try something else because I am a little up in the air on this place. Not knowing exactly what a \"Croque\" was I guess I was expecting something a bit more unique. Turns out it's a sub sandwich that is heated in an oven and served.\n\nService was good and got my food fast but it was a little hard to understand the guy who was taking my order. \n\nWill update when I go back...", "business_id": "GSsq_y2PfYBzn51gAG_c7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ja8SAyDdf1aY-E7vVixJiw", "review_id": "RutNNDCMxQXaVEkXPou4rw", "text": "Oh my word .. these guys have, by far, the best sandwiches I have ever put into my mouth! Nothing beats a toasted turkey sandwich with cranberry sauce and garlic sauce and a side of fries or pasta.\n\nThe atmosphere inside is only so-so. You feel like a foreigner here, your food is grouped by country flags, everyone on the other side of the counter (there seem to be at least five or six people) is Asian with non-native English skills, the walls are plain white, and the self-serve beverages are where the patrons' toilet should be.\n\nBut take me here on a comfortable day and let me sit outside at the umbrella-covered table with my cutting-board-as-a-plate as it holds my footlong toasted sandwich with its specialty sauces, and my side, and I am seriously in chillout mode for lunch.  I love eating here!!", "business_id": "GSsq_y2PfYBzn51gAG_c7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "opjBZ0ImnKv5eRNQZ-98DQ", "review_id": "FUGwZvKvK6-uRtwIwxQ4bg", "text": "Since this is one of the few places that delivers food to my office in far north phoenix, I eat a sandwich from here once or twice a week. I love that they take orders by e-mail. I mail them in the morning with what I want delivered for lunch, works pretty well.\n\nThe biggest tip I've learned about croque's: The white baguette is a great baguette, soft inside with a nice crisp crust. The wheat is more like regular sub bread.\n\nMy favorite sandwich so far is the bulgoki, I'm a sucker for steak with peppers and onions.", "business_id": "GSsq_y2PfYBzn51gAG_c7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QoehlcRLCdt7L0Oednrn_A", "review_id": "CbisW67Pq0xeoShtCwGKJg", "text": "Was cruising on my trusty longboard to the neighboring Fitness Cafe looking for some healthy skating fuel when I noticed it was out of business. Rolled on past looking for an alternative, confident in the universe's ability of pleasantly surprising me. It took all of 6 seconds to deliver another knock-out-of-park culinary happenstance!\n\nI immediately fancied the no-frills-about-it deli style setup - these friendly Koreans are here for one reason and one reason only: food. Multi-cultural delights to be specific. There is something for everyone here. I was searching only for a simple lunch...but I got a complimentary side order of positive attitude from the employees, thus enhancing my already groovin' mojo!\n\nI went with the Bulgoki Bowl - grilled Korean BBQ steak, stir fried broccoli, carrot and onion (check for the Yelp pic I posted) - served steamin' fresh with a crisp AZ green tea. I could not possibly be more satisfied. The perfect portion - no comatose afterburn. The flavor? Impeccably perfect, made just like the way that Korean grandmother of yours you never had would've mastered up! I'm looking for a reason to complain.........nope, can't find one!\n\nI sit here in this hole-in-the-wall deli writing this review in hopes that another hungry internet surfer catches my good-willed words and takes a chance on this hidden gem so that they too may carpe diem.\n\nNow back to cool-cruisin' this beautiful May day. Happy grubbin' people! B-) ~m/", "business_id": "GSsq_y2PfYBzn51gAG_c7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sQwgFhirdCt6h_g1rbjHHA", "review_id": "w5_cmgcbGh3eU40U4oz9yA", "text": "In the first two days of discovering Croque... I had eaten there twice. While I've been looking for new places to eat in the area, this one quickly sucked me in. On the second day, I also got two co-workers to eat there, and I think this is quickly becoming a Croque office.\n\nI've now had a number of their sandwiches, including their bugolki sandwich (on multi-grain with the garlic spread) and the chicken pesto club (on white with their remoulade) and both are absolutely delicious. Very different sandwiches, but each is great in its own right. Unwrapping these sandwiches alone is enough to get you salivating. The scent is irresistible! Add fresh, quality ingredients hand assembled while you wait, and you've got a winner. I was even eating some of the remoulade straight out of the side container they gave me, that's how good this stuff is!\n\nI also tried out their teriyaki chicken lunch bowl... YUM!\n\nMatter of fact, I'm getting hungry again just writing this...", "business_id": "GSsq_y2PfYBzn51gAG_c7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "opjBZ0ImnKv5eRNQZ-98DQ", "review_id": "cV63OFLu1p7X7fl9DDGe9A", "text": "Update:\n\nCroque has earned high marks with me. My office has put in detailed orders with several people, and our orders always arrive prepared well with no mistakes. The E-mail ordering make it easy. I've had salads, soup, rice bowls, and of course sandwiches and have yet to order something I didn't like.", "business_id": "GSsq_y2PfYBzn51gAG_c7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "khPlizt3ava1xkbtAxHQnw", "review_id": "690_zh8n-161v8hxiWmkzA", "text": "I did not get a sandwich from here. I ordered the spicy ramen noodles since it was a chilly, rainy day. I was genuinely shocked on how amazing it was! Not that I didn't think it would be good, but it was seriously some of the best stuff I've ever had. I now crave it at least once a week! \n\nNot only did the amazing soup earn them the 5 stars. The service was awesome. I only ate about half a bowl of soup and asked for a to-go container. The lady came out and separated my noodles from the broth and put them in different containers. She also explained to me how to reheat it properly so it doesn't ruin the flavor. She then taped them tightly shut so it didn't leak in my car.\n\nFYI this is an \"order at the counter\" type of place. This type of superb service was totally unexpected, but greatly appreciated. I was able to eat the rest of my ramen the next day and it tasted just as fresh and flavorful as when it was first served. This was all thanks to the wonderful service of this sandwich shop.", "business_id": "GSsq_y2PfYBzn51gAG_c7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "FAxy_JuEOhhZl3C10LMY1A", "review_id": "z1Axe60gIObI8us-fI6rvA", "text": "Croque is a very different as well as delightful kind of place.  Legitimately there is nothing else out there like Croque's.  You think it should be some kind of Louisiana style restaurant full of fried Catfish and gumbo like dishes or maybe a French restaurant full of less interesting French food but instead its a place that serves sandwiches, soups and various Asian themed bowls.  They have 18 different kinds of sandwiches that are American, French, Korean and German motif, so there is a lot of variety and each sandwich is of the highest quality.  I've only had the Bulgoki myself(people I've eaten with their have had the Madame and the Tuna but say there were equally amazing) but I've had it in the less traditional \"sandwich\" form as well as the bowl and the flavor is spectacular, rivaling Bulgoki I've had at excellent Korean restaurants all over the valley.  I'm looking forward to trying the other sandwiches as well as various soups of the day (ex Mushroom Brie looked amazing), overall this is the best new sandwich place around, forget about boring Subway for lunch and try a sandwich worth eating at Croque's", "business_id": "GSsq_y2PfYBzn51gAG_c7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d0wJVf7Gv7v1B-HHYhxZtQ", "review_id": "7oHHsyCm6FmWZn9qlOxI0Q", "text": "Honestly, they can get some better quality ingredients if they're going to charge so much for a sandwich.  However, they make a good sandwich - not all sloppy, not oversized, good combination of ingredients.  I will probably go back and pay the hefty price next time I'm in the vicinity.  :)", "business_id": "GSsq_y2PfYBzn51gAG_c7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4E_nPWw89FLFHdNsEgMH-g", "review_id": "CIZo678KglDkd38n0TDpzw", "text": "How have I never written a review for this place? What the hell? My coworker goes there at least once a week to pick up her (our) orders. We get the spicy chicken bowl and we order so much that the woman who runs this place knows her (our) order lol. Depending on who makes the dish determines the level of spiciness, but it is yummy for your tummy goodness. Oh and don't forget about the chocolate chip cookie. There have been numerous occasions in which by the time we order our lunch, they are already out of them since she makes them fresh everyday. So not fair! Even the sandwiches are yummy, but the spicy chicken rice bowl is number one in my book!", "business_id": "GSsq_y2PfYBzn51gAG_c7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vHoKL-4FCgGSfDrPr43Opw", "review_id": "6CURhfZkYbR-fy2v29kLVQ", "text": "Why don't I ever like the place that other people say is amazing? Maybe I just order the wrong thing, I dunno. I wasn't terribly hungry so I got the grilled chicken salad. There was tons of chicken on it although it kind of had this fake look to it. The whole salad just wasn't very appetizing. But if you want to get great service, then I recommend this place. The women were incredibly friendly and because we had a party of 5, they brought out a free cookie cut into 8 slices, with a toothpick in each slice! It was so nice! But based on the 1 thing I got there, I was not impressed. Other people in my office love this place, so maybe I need to go back when I am more hungry and order a sandwich instead.", "business_id": "GSsq_y2PfYBzn51gAG_c7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y1jPEGJAGJkgrAbBIijWLw", "review_id": "rqY-RDtSb2rVX6zSqydRQw", "text": "Great food and fast delivery.", "business_id": "GSsq_y2PfYBzn51gAG_c7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f1-pIw_p0ifzu03TXjPRiw", "review_id": "-AtwlvLzRoFobK_YcDeZDw", "text": "The Hubs and I decided to hit up Croque during a weekday work from home day based on the awesome reviews.  Though I can see the potential, I wasn't as thrilled as past reviews suggested I would be.  I can't remember the specific sandwich I got, but it was decent, just nothing special (hence why I can't remember it).  Hubs had the spicy chicken rice bowl, which was his attempt at being healthy.  It really was healthy and left him longing for something more.  It did have good flavor, but really nothing that wowed either of us.\n\nThe highlight of the trip, however, was something free, believe it or not... the freakin' chocolate chip cookie!  I consider myself a cookie connoisseur and I must say this one was awesome.  Basically, I will go back to Croque simply for that cookie... ahhh... tasty chocolaty goodness.", "business_id": "GSsq_y2PfYBzn51gAG_c7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ys5YBxnm8wcIpTqEFboRFA", "review_id": "J1A1gLD6vOUlsqbswjlEeA", "text": "I have never written a review before but felt I needed to after my experience with Croque. We order from Croque all the time and most often have the food delivered.  In the past the food would arrive around 20 minutes later than we were told but it wasn't a big deal.  \n\nToday when we ordered we were told our food would be delivered in 30 minutes.  An hour later still no food.  My boyfriend called and the lady told him the food was on the way without even saying sorry or anything.  Another hour went by now we had been waiting 2 hours for our 30 minute delivery.  He called back and told the lady we still had not received our order.  She said it's on its way again.  He told her I hope you are not planning on charging us for this food because we have been waiting 2 hours.  In a pissed off voice she says \"Oh so you want a free meal???\"  After some arguing she said she would not charge for the food.  \n\nTwenty minutes later I received a call from the drive.  She told me her boss said not to charge for the food but demanded... \"you have to tip the driver\" over and over again.  I told her she could talk to my boyfriend when she got here.  She then called back three more times yelling that we had to tip her.  My boyfriend told her just so you know I was going to tip you but when you deliver food 2 hours late you shouldn't call your customers and demand that they tip you.  Tipping is optional and it's based on performance.  When she got here she rang the doorbell 8 times in a row (No i'm not making this up) \n\nNeedless to say at this point we did not tip her and will no longer be ordering from Croque.  Their customer service is a Croque of $#!%.  (Sorry I had to!!!!)", "business_id": "GSsq_y2PfYBzn51gAG_c7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oQQpA8jL3kY9jIv2dL5_Fw", "review_id": "Ju9B--yi-_ueMYrKRDnQAQ", "text": "Pleasantly surprised, my girlfriend and I both ordered the Teriyaki Chicken Bowl ( 1 white rice and the other brown ) and it was different than your average bowl. It wasn't drenched in super sweet teriyaki sauce and it was made with yummy sticky rice along with fresh veggies & chicken. \n\nAs for customer service, the gentlemen kindly greeted us and got our orders. A lady from the back came and gave us our food and was very personable.\n\nI recommend this place for some good lunch eats!", "business_id": "GSsq_y2PfYBzn51gAG_c7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KLuZo1fNJKo6sCCO_6nqAw", "review_id": "mYDhrL8qUIG1_2bz0LC-bA", "text": "Stopped by for my first visit.  Ordered the club sandwich and DELICIOUS !  Bread was soft and a little chewy, right balance of meat and veggies.  Very fresh and the condiments were perfect.   Not your typical sandwich shop.   Will repeat....!", "business_id": "GSsq_y2PfYBzn51gAG_c7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P8YyFTgQrWPZDVss7Ad7hQ", "review_id": "xjyrJqGl80VjWCPQZLYjEg", "text": "Friendly family owned deli. The ramen soup is amazing!!!! My son always gets the chicken teriyaki bowl. I have gotten a few sandwiches here that were very good too. David and his wife that own the place are very friendly and really bend over backwards to please their customers. I love coming here, and so do my kids!", "business_id": "GSsq_y2PfYBzn51gAG_c7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KcI2VGSvRhLAmw6vZrc8WQ", "review_id": "wfrxKwcNirlqkD8wwAKChA", "text": "One of the few places in the area that will deliver.  I thought I would give it a shot.  I ordered a #2 12inch and a large coke.  With a 10% off coupon I had, the total was around $13.50 with tip everything came out to $16.00.  I begin thinking to myself, \"With a Subway and Dilly's Deli next to this place, they better step it up.\"  They said it would take 45 minutes... no problem.  The sandwich came early... great!\n\nThe hot sandwich I ordered was cold and the bottom bread was totally soggy.  My biggest peeve in this world is soggy bread.  The quality of ham is disgusting.  It's slimy and tastes like ham flavoring.  I am not a ham snob by any means, but this is not edible.   For a sandwich that costs this much, they need to use better product.  I was starving when I ordered it.  I ate a few bites and now it's going in the trash.  \n\nI predict that this place won't make it through the summer.  In the summer this place will have to rely on all the local business employees.  People like me who would order food everyday from the same place (if it's good) are the people they will have to rely on.  I know people in my office will never call this place again because they were grossed out by my sandwich and baffled by how much I spent on it.  \n\nI get a limited time to eat lunch...I don't have time to call and complain, have them remake it and try to eat it again.  I'll pretend I just drank a $16.00 soda.", "business_id": "GSsq_y2PfYBzn51gAG_c7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2KNPtV5E44vAiEr5BvMkUA", "review_id": "6WpmvdUrqQjYvGJ8NKXsWA", "text": "I have ordered from here several times and think that I can offer a fair assessment of my experience. \n\nMy favorite order is the spicy fusion ramen noodle soup and a side salad. Even when they are delivering it, they put the noodles w/ veggies and the broth in separate containers. However, no matter how many times I have plead for an extra dressing for my salad, it has been to no avail. This may be due to a malfunction between the GrubHub ordering website and the register, but alas, it just has not happened for me. The salads are delicious and fresh. The blue cheese dressing is too thin/watery. \n\nThe bulgoki is very tasty and when I'm feeling froggy I order it for grins and giggles. I am also a fan of their philly sandwich w/ garlic dressing although I don't think it tastes anything like a philly sandwich.", "business_id": "GSsq_y2PfYBzn51gAG_c7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fSRMo1gMhj89V_Av3KcCLQ", "review_id": "gqGEYDknqIZ_0xelTP6Isw", "text": "Excellent creative, unique, and delicious options.", "business_id": "GSsq_y2PfYBzn51gAG_c7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GnBaQ0axnRC9f6m4AMCVXw", "review_id": "y58v70-oX_meLN6q7rXgEA", "text": "They are a little slow on the lunch delivery side considering how close we are located to them. So, instead of waiting, we decided to go have lunch there. Surprisingly, even though we were there just prior to the lunch rush, it took about the same amount of time.\n\nThat being said, the food is worth the wait. It's something a bit out of the ordinary and considering the options in the area it is a nice change. My favorite is the bulgoki bowl.", "business_id": "GSsq_y2PfYBzn51gAG_c7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "07ws7UFOvtDTLfHkt-XWEg", "review_id": "vpRmeu8pbcSgo_Wvl5v3oQ", "text": "Spicy Chicken Bowl is amazing!!! Fast delivery & nice people running the joint.", "business_id": "GSsq_y2PfYBzn51gAG_c7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "2KNPtV5E44vAiEr5BvMkUA", "review_id": "HrzyhvhCX5VRF0vOifGKfw", "text": "Getting bumped up to 4 stars. Great customer service, and due to Amy D's review,  just tried the #5 Hot turkey breast sandwich and think I'm in love. Turkey, cranberry, mozzarella, garlic sauce, fresh lettuce and tomato...", "business_id": "GSsq_y2PfYBzn51gAG_c7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wptd5AawmoAqsd9M5oMBFg", "review_id": "qyeKAumJ65LyiEAvO75yxA", "text": "So far so good. Only been here one time and I got the chicken bowl. Was hot and fresh. I would return here again to try some more things. Service was friendly and my to go order came out pretty quick.  Oh and their chocolate chip cookies were delicious!", "business_id": "GSsq_y2PfYBzn51gAG_c7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GrSixRnGIxNUJ1Cn5DNX9A", "review_id": "a5AbRm4pS7pZ0D_djmXuMQ", "text": "These guys aim to please and their menu will have you anxious to see the baguette dressed in various global settings.  I personally recommend those sandwiches that incorporate the Korean heritage owners.", "business_id": "GSsq_y2PfYBzn51gAG_c7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MABfU7uXC6iLIqgestbjWg", "review_id": "ZJumCWCApfGCqEWbS3Cqig", "text": "I made an order for a pesto chicken sandwich on a baguette and some french fries, the order was supposed to arrive at 1pm they were here by 12:40 which was a pleasant surprise.  The food was amazing and I will be ordering from them again several times.", "business_id": "GSsq_y2PfYBzn51gAG_c7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o0i98YJ5KQRHbpXDMKSn2w", "review_id": "w6DLTY-BPkY8O5WY-fczLg", "text": "I just finished a teriyaki chicken bowl from here and it was delious! Make sure to get it spicy which = deliciousness. My friend got a chicken pesto sandwich and it looked amazing. I can't wait to come back and try more!", "business_id": "GSsq_y2PfYBzn51gAG_c7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O3F9oWq1WAVdw7v6RMTBAA", "review_id": "tR9dBs6UbGjc-lKFgKuxvw", "text": "I really wanted to like Croque. I have heard such great things. The menu looks amazing. Ordered lunch to be delivered at pm. I had the 12 inch BLT with the garlic sauce and a side of potato salad. The bread was too dry, it hurt my mouth when I took bites, the bacon was over cooked making the whole sandwich difficult to eat. The potato salad was also very dry and kinda boring :( My friend ordered the tuna wrap and also said it was not too exciing\n\n. I will give Croque one more chance and maybe dine in next time instead of take out.", "business_id": "GSsq_y2PfYBzn51gAG_c7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KcI2VGSvRhLAmw6vZrc8WQ", "review_id": "62rqCi8AMWF5ApNOjjNUpQ", "text": "I love when I have to retract a review I wrote.  Especially when it goes from 1 star to 5 stars.  I've ordered a few more times in the last year and it's been right on every time.  The spicy chicken bowl is wonderful... the salads are great.  I haven't made the jump to reordering a sandwich after my last bad experience but I'll get there.\n\nDelivery is fast and friendly.", "business_id": "GSsq_y2PfYBzn51gAG_c7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pddk46sW4iCRRx0yFyQP3A", "review_id": "djpzolBbzZsRd2HX-ABtXg", "text": "I gave Croque TWO shots and will not be ordering from them again... \nThey are close to my office and have brought us delivery menus on numerous occasions so I thought I would give them a try. \n\nThe first time I ordered for delivery my food arrived FAIRLY quickly but was delivered by a woman who WREAKED of cigarette smoke.. needless to say after she left the smell lingered in the office because the paper bag my food was in also wreaked of cigarettes.  I emailed the business and received a kind response stating that this would be taken care of and was not acceptable... So I gave them another chance.\n\nThe second time I ordered from them my lunch took an hour and 45 minutes to be delivered. I am completely aware that lunch time can be swamped, as I have been in the industry before, but almost 2 hours for a salad and a side of french fries is RIDICULOUS.  And to top it off, the same woman delivered... and she still wreaked! \n\nIt's too bad that their service is off because their food is great and they're so close to my office!", "business_id": "GSsq_y2PfYBzn51gAG_c7Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jJCUXOsOmpXypJ2aDrcFLw", "review_id": "AQAcKLo3bwp0baf0X9EIzA", "text": "What a difference a dance class makes in my daughters life!  More energetic, more outgoing, and definitely more tired! \n\nThe whole crew at Bricks love what they do and it shows with my daughter!\n\nThanks again Bricks Staff!  Keep up the KILLER job!!", "business_id": "_X4onMscIcbmDNaY92octg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 9, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "m_1TJexzbeOpZQNuhzY1cA", "text": "When my friend Shauna told me about an amazing Zumba class she'd been taking, I was intrigued.  And when Saturday rolled around and I slept in past the 8am spin class I'd been planning on attending, I remembered that the Zumba class Shauna told me about started at 10:00.  I called Shauna that morning and she told me the class was at Bricks Studio. \n\nSo convenient, the studio is right down the street from me, yet I never paid any attention to it before.  But I pulled in to some very friendly people, and just before the clock struck 10, I paid my $10 and was dancing up a storm with Marissa, the awesome instructor and a class full of women (and one man).  Great energy, instruction, music, and more... I've never been a huge fan of Zumba but I am now!  I may just make this a regular on my workout rotation!\n\nCome sweat it up with me some Saturday... I think you'll be impressed with the studio, and even more so with Marissa.  Her class is extremely fun and an awesome workout all at the same time.  Don't take my word for it though, come show off your moves at Bricks! See you there.", "business_id": "_X4onMscIcbmDNaY92octg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DWTJo2oswUfsKyoCzu_daA", "review_id": "fau_JuIA3fgCTcCHVrLE_A", "text": "Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-hop, Tumbling, Zumba, Karate, Kickboxing, ect. ect. Brick's has it all and for every member of the family.\n\nThe best teachers, the best music, and the most fun you're child will have learning to dance. The students have even opened for the Phoenix Suns! They are very involved in showing off their students at shows all around town.\n\nThe experienced teachers make every student feel special and build special bonds with all their students and family members. Even the teachers of the adult classes encourage you every step of the way to push harder. It's a one-of-a-kind place that the whole family will enjoy coming to. Every May, Brick's puts on a HUGE show for family and friends to see their SUPERSTARS shine.\n\nSpecials run for both children and adult classes. While you're acquiring information, watch one of the many classes in action from outside one of the four studios. You'll see how much the teachers love their job and how much the kids enjoy being there. \n\nEven if you just need active wear. Brick's boutique keeps up with all the latest trends. They have all styles, colors, and sizes for both adults and children's. The custom made tutus are the cutest!!!", "business_id": "_X4onMscIcbmDNaY92octg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u-M4jMYKXsj-l1BYdyNpRQ", "review_id": "HEWbayKvKphYcXD3tnucOw", "text": "One of the only dance studios around the Biltmore/Arcadia area. This is my daughter's first year at Bricks Studio taking Jazz/Ballet/Tap and she loves it. The staff are friendly and my daughter has a ton of fun. The dance studio is relatively new and very girly, and the girl's huge bathrooms make it easy for my daughter to change into her leotard for classes. Dance classes are $70 for 1 class or they are currently doing a special where 2 classes are for $99. Will definitely be enrolling my daughter for next year as well.", "business_id": "_X4onMscIcbmDNaY92octg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xcD0HkTQdoW5bPeS7kDNUg", "review_id": "UNYuLuBKq8eVta0-8gnLLA", "text": "I do Abby Bella Dance classes here and LOVE them! Zumba is so much fun. Each instructor is a little different, so it never gets boring or repetitive. My favorite instructor is definitely Jenny. She has so much energy and is so much fun! I look forward to her classes every week.\n\nThey have a new client special - $39 for a month of unlimited dance classes. It's a steal! I highly recommend taking advantage of it and stopping by Bricks!", "business_id": "_X4onMscIcbmDNaY92octg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gUXfVNgnNF9WU73T-d-FKQ", "review_id": "SX_JxYHQwAKkXGda4Wl67g", "text": "How have I never reviewed Bricks?  Time to remedy that.  My daughter has taken dance classes off and on for several years here.  She has tried several styles of dance and, as she has grown up, her preferences have changed.  Regardless of style, she has always had amazing teachers who are very interested and supportive of her.  Miss Mandy and her staff are also entirely focused on making the whole experience great for everyone...kids and families.  The studio is so cute, very comfortable, and it really feels like a community.", "business_id": "_X4onMscIcbmDNaY92octg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "8WQubmP7G0NM3IyzyMnCEA", "review_id": "ywtjFdO9ZjJ7M3Q6mOHpiQ", "text": "A carnivore's delight...virtual cornucopia of meat and more meat...most of it in sausage form of course...blood sausage, white sausage, hard-smoked sausage....this is the right place for the answer to those sausage cravings\n\nIf you go...and you should go...have your cash ready ...the German Sausage Company closes early (5pm on weekdays) and doesn't take credit cards.\n\nYou can also sample some of their sausages next door at the Black Forest Mill.", "business_id": "fhLb0v5NBj93D7PLQpFXfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "bfuVbKov5Uwcha6-l4ikFg", "review_id": "ymmx1QsoqRPqSs0HnPEFog", "text": "Two words - Das Boot!!\n\nFor anyone that has seen BeerFest, you will know what I am referring to, and this little German Sausage lets you indulge your inner alcoholic movie character by allowing actual people to order Das Boot.\n\nNow, no human being really needs that much beer - I think its more for the thrill of drinking from a 3 foot glass boot (remember to turn it - another Beer Fest reference) however it is fun, and I watched two guys get sick trying.\n\nThe beer got gross and warm, but the fun kept coming.  They had a fun band playing and we danced our asses off while eating soft pretzels dipped in cheese sauce and other supposed German delicacies.  We had a large group with us and they allowed us to rent out the front room next to the bar.  We had a great time and the staff was really nice.  However, I think someone stole das boot that night and for that I feel very bad for them - I mean, who needs a 3 foot boot anyway?", "business_id": "fhLb0v5NBj93D7PLQpFXfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "13nKGeaB6UjFEou4Wk8Etw", "review_id": "I2FBJqMeVB9TXkbDKKtrlQ", "text": "The first time I stepped into the store, I was hit by a wave of wonderful aromas that reminded me of growing up in Germany. The lunch meats, smoked hams, brats, blutwurst, etc are from authentic German recipes, and one can even get a real schnitzel here. The ladies behind the counter treat you like you would get treated in a store in Germany, and the store also offers a selection of foods imported from Germany. Jams, coffee, breads, dairy products like butter and quark, cookies, candy, canned goods, cooking and baking mixes.... \nIf you have German recipes and haven't made them because you can't find the right ingredients, or if you just like good food, please pay this store a visit. You will be pleasantly surprised. But bring cash! No credit cards accepted. Or you could go next door to the Black Forest Mill to have your German meal prepared for you along with a German beer....", "business_id": "fhLb0v5NBj93D7PLQpFXfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "lDUiT63wNEYbG39ijdQ7QA", "review_id": "vKKj6FAoCB8_z04G5aC_mQ", "text": "Great place to get some real good \"Wurst\", Kassler, Sauerkraut etc. I was like a kid in the candy store... :-) Be aware of the \"German\" opening hours and they only take cash or checks. They might be a little bit more expensive than TJ's or Basha's but they sell you the real German stuff!!! Looking forward to my next shopping trip - Oktoberfest here I come ;-).", "business_id": "fhLb0v5NBj93D7PLQpFXfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0Ke0iSAPYi8hUVxLocAlYQ", "review_id": "_noAuHUhhhks142UCEX2XQ", "text": "The smell of this place when you first walk in the door is heavenly. The essence of smoked meat and charcuterie permeates the interior. Reminds me of the smell of the meat section on the sixth floor of KaDeWe (Kaufhaus des Westens) in Berlin.\n\nThey offer quite a selection of house-made sausage and specialties here. It all looked a bit pricey, so I have not sampled their wursts yet. I have, however, done some great stocking stuffer shopping here--they have a good selection of German grocery items. I was thrilled to find their display of Kinder Schokolade-\u00dcberraschungseier (chidren's chocolate surprise eggs). Everybody (including adults) appreciates the complexity of the prizes you find inside these eggs. Maybe it's because of superior German engineering, but Cracker Jack ought to be ashamed of the prizes they offer when compared to these! The eggs were pricey though... $2.50 a pop (but worth it for the novelty).\n\nI also found myself impulse shopping for German candy Ahoj-Brause (basically fizzing pixie stick dust), mustard-in-a-tube, and Knorr seasonings. With all my Christmas stocking stuffer needs met, I was lucky to get out the door without buying too much more.\n\nI'll be back (\u00e0 la Schwarzenegger) to try the wurst here. The smell of their sausage counter still lingers in my mind...", "business_id": "fhLb0v5NBj93D7PLQpFXfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U322_xjQjk7zFuIALsOFcQ", "review_id": "HMMaxOmeBtGURO7ltN0-3w", "text": "This place is a treasure for having little treats from Germany that I really miss.  Jams, hazelnut wafers, dumpling mixes, and tons of little bottles of condiments to pair with sausages.  And oh boy the sausages are good!  There are so many different kinds that it makes it hard to only pick a few.", "business_id": "fhLb0v5NBj93D7PLQpFXfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8p8HZNmrkUBtMx_vmW9dNQ", "review_id": "GBEzJmE-i05NP9lTl5gV1g", "text": "This place is a wonder.  All kinds of sausages, and meats.  I'm a real push over for smoked meat.  I especially like their lachs schinken which is smoked ham cut very thin.  Making soup?  Try it with a smoked pork haxen.  Another favorite is their fleisch salat.  But beware, the fleisch salat is put into a container without weighing so the price of each container may not be what you think it will be.....close but not exact.\nGreat place and like all German butcher shops, it's closed on Monday.", "business_id": "fhLb0v5NBj93D7PLQpFXfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "yUZc4PQdOVw5sQyjqgWpNQ", "review_id": "traK9_PC2Hg9k2yub-Yg3w", "text": "Mmmmmmmmmmmmm.\nI can smell those brats simmering in beer & onions....ahhhhhhh\nSimply the best.", "business_id": "fhLb0v5NBj93D7PLQpFXfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XJAKSnJOn2NE8ekSh3uJTg", "review_id": "58uasTGqZnqt2eKwgu8tKw", "text": "The German Sausage company is the closest thing we have to a big city charcuterie in Phoenix.  Our family has been enjoying their homemade ham, lyoner, bratwurst and smoked meats for 30 years.  Their prices are so much more reasonable than the grocery store deli counters and their products are always very fresh.  Walking through the door will immediately transport you to Europe!  Don't miss this Valley gem  - cash or check only just like the olden days!", "business_id": "fhLb0v5NBj93D7PLQpFXfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vzAvkSRois2VMqj_AT7xVA", "review_id": "V-bOZq7uFbJyRbtuhMbOrA", "text": "So glad we found this place! Everything is fresh and tastes just like we get when we are in Germany! Walked out with some fresh warm pretzels last week too!  This is our number one place for authentic German meat.", "business_id": "fhLb0v5NBj93D7PLQpFXfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Gk8Gi4dgyEiADqbDH1J-8g", "review_id": "4q__Yp1qZdNXN718MZl0hw", "text": "Best German sausages that I ever had.  They taste the same as those that I had when I traveled to Germany.  And the best thing is that they will vacuum packed them so they can last for a month and taste just as fresh as long as you don't break the package.", "business_id": "fhLb0v5NBj93D7PLQpFXfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qDBaslzhTlpzOPg7hARuzA", "review_id": "7hDr03XkNhdO41v7RIkUqg", "text": "Take home a little pastry for dessert!", "business_id": "fhLb0v5NBj93D7PLQpFXfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 7, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "diDUDx82VePOC1hObkHwMw", "review_id": "efuFM1iYM7dPEARFt5UFVg", "text": "Ich liebe Deutsch Wurst. This is the best Authentic German Sausage you can get in Arizona. Family owned and operated. Inside is always clean and tidy with everything meticulously displayed so you cannot resist getting more than you should. Everyone there also speaks German as well as most of the customers. Brings back memories of hearing my Grandma talking to her friends and family when I was a little kid while she fed me lunch.\n\nThe quality and consistency of their sausage, lunch meats, cheeses, and other fine German product is exceptionable. I have been here too many times to count and have not left yet without buying a little bit of everything and more. It is hard to stop. Yummy.\n\nToday I picked up some Bratwurst, Smoked Landj\u00e4ger, Sliced Cervelat, Bierschinken, Head Cheese (the vinegary one), some Fine Ground Calve Liverwurst, and a little Stuff Pork. Had to also get some real Imported SWISS Cheese, some Spicy German Mustard and a loaf of Rye. Don't forget some Imported German Unsalted Butter to spread on your bread.\n\nToo many tasty things to mention them all. CASH ONLY. Wunderbar!", "business_id": "fhLb0v5NBj93D7PLQpFXfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BtQVxFotHFK3T2FtIrBWmg", "review_id": "FPpE_zCVkjtjVNKlooOYoQ", "text": "I was raised in Germany... This place is as close to \"home\" as it gets! Try everything. The service is gracious.... Bring CASH!!! If the made cake that day, don't ask what it is, just buy it, it's going to be delicious!!!! Leberwurst (liver wurst) is fantastic, best I have had in the us! Every sausage tastes authentic and fresh! You won't regret it...", "business_id": "fhLb0v5NBj93D7PLQpFXfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sC3BmovA2vr1SYvRrt7fhw", "review_id": "TEnvlzWWRd6SYQFKF-AdaQ", "text": "The real deal.  B\u00fctter K\u00e4se was phenonmenal.  Same with Touristenwurst und Landj\u00e4ger.  It helped that I can speak \"tourist survival Deutsch\" as the lady who helped me (and was more than pleasant and gracious) didn't seem to catch all my English.  Of course I didn't catch all her Deutsch either :) but we made it work!  Everything tasted top-notch.  If you have a hankering for German meat and cheese products (they also have some dry goods and sweets) and don't mind shelling out some coin, you'll be as happy as we were!", "business_id": "fhLb0v5NBj93D7PLQpFXfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BiZvuNKi0bs_YwttHhhq4w", "review_id": "VjOGIsR6lFzsYgy1HFpmCg", "text": "This place is awesome. We can't eat regular store bought brats anymore. Their potato salad is to die for as well.\n\nWhen you walk in you get a strong smell of....well something awesome and smokey and realize behind the register there are smoked something or others hanging right there in front of you. To the left are some grocery items as well as spietzle (sp?) and some other items. To the right is the deli counter that holds TONS of meats and other goodies as well as their brats. They have two kinds, from what I have seen, course ground and find ground I believe. I am not sure of the difference since we usually only get the fine ground white ones.\n\nThey make limited portions of everything since its all fresh, so get there fast for the potato salad.\n\nThis is our go to for grilling out and its always delicious.", "business_id": "fhLb0v5NBj93D7PLQpFXfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kcffgUy1iU3L1v4lZ_GFWw", "review_id": "KghHG8HF1Kbx5jpWYqPLPw", "text": "This is a true phoenix treasure! The two sisters are very helpful, pleasant and business-like. Sometimes when they have meat just out of the smoker, they will offer a sample, or they'll toss in an end chub (wrapped) into your bag...it seems like they know you're going to rip into one of the other packages, if they don't! Come with cash & chose practically anything...sandwich meat, sausages or the uber yummy beer-case cheese!  Every time in, there are usually some Europeans shopping there which also validates the legitimacy of this fine establishment!", "business_id": "fhLb0v5NBj93D7PLQpFXfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Mb0psF4WQF7gZSuZafVr-g", "review_id": "6afmMajRjouYOWyXjsN4Jg", "text": "This is a very small shop.  The variety is limited.  But if you want German food this is one of the few options around.  They have seasoning packets for various dishes, plus some \"raw\" ingredients (like dried spaetzle, sauerkraut, etc).  A lot of that is imported from Germany.  And then they have their meat case with various German cold-cuts and sausages available.  I'm not sure where those are made.\n\nWhen we were there a German lady (speaking German) was ordering several items.  She apparently comes here all the time.  She gave us some advice on things to try.  So far we are liking most of what we bought.\n\nBe warned...cash or check only!  No credit or debit.  I had to deduct a star for that because cash is extremely inconvenient, and a lot of people don't carry much.  Also the hours on the sign at their door are wrong.  They closed at 5pm on Saturday, not 6pm.\n\nI plan to return from time to time to pick up some specialty items.", "business_id": "fhLb0v5NBj93D7PLQpFXfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jy1qPe0Tz3ewHacAtshmBw", "review_id": "8a93l4VuN_CrQbVeL0nCxA", "text": "Nothing I love more than German sausage! And when it's authentic, I can't stop smiling - just standing in the store hearing orders in Deutsch sends me over the moon!! Today I just grabbed 2 wieners and 2 bratwurst as I patiently await my sauerkraut I've got brewing in my crock at home. Homemade cabbage soup with authentic fried wiener on top and I've got myself . Have always wanted to stop in here and now I have a reason to make it a constant in my life!!", "business_id": "fhLb0v5NBj93D7PLQpFXfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "eCtkMHrbM8j0R5yabfrRzg", "review_id": "cEB1zbuTxHDJOhGRicVmNQ", "text": "Let me say it, I Love subway...not this one. Sadly its the closest one to my apt. Last night though, made me wonder just a bit.  Went with a friend to get a sub. I wasn't hungry, thank Jebus! My friend ordered his sub and when we got to the counter the one employee says to the other: \"what's that crawling on the floor\" under his breath. My friend and I pretended not to hear as we walk out...I so much wanted to turn around and hear what it was...but I feared I would loose my love for Subway... *sigh* I hope it was just...cricket or something from outside. My friend said the food was great though... I mean their store front was clean, everything looked fresh and tasty...just...can't stop thinking about the thing crawling on the floor...", "business_id": "9Dj2we91vaYDVhfq6t-Luw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-DiV67RgRavonGYRa7mmuA", "review_id": "UmDdjXDG3IYkiFFdsm0BzA", "text": "So 1 hour before closing the chairs were already up and the soda machine was already off. I ordered a tuna sandwich and went back home. I have to say that this was the most disgusting sandwich I have ever had. The bread was stale and the tuna was so salty, I ended up drinking a gallon of water. I just threw the sandwich away.", "business_id": "9Dj2we91vaYDVhfq6t-Luw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hJjO-Z8Nu7-WUd1rChnigQ", "review_id": "G6rUrFGuDDhZ1T2Dl0hZhg", "text": "My dad is a regular here, couple times a week anyway. He loves the Seafood Sensation and not all SUBWAYS carry it.\n\nTonight we were greeted by Anthony and Tyler. Anthony even recognized my dad as a regular who is normally not here this time of day.\n\nService was great and we are on a clean outdoor patio with pop music in the background.\n\nSUBWAY is consistently good and delicious (except tonight they were out of Seafood Sensation).", "business_id": "9Dj2we91vaYDVhfq6t-Luw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jrx1fLr5JdqgHdIfMT7wag", "review_id": "xmA5OkeoHFf8ZecASs-qJw", "text": "Great service. Very friendly and helpful workers. They got my requests correct and very knowledgeable when I asked questions. My new location.", "business_id": "9Dj2we91vaYDVhfq6t-Luw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lTTeeNpxXQD7VVQJ61qC6Q", "review_id": "X7rpml6k4W0wXtmjLfiLsA", "text": "I had the best massage yesterday at The Right Touch Relaxation Spa.\n\nNot much of a 'spa' - no pool, Jacuzzi, or steam room - but it does have a peaceful calming ambiance and the massage rooms are roomy and nicely appointed. \n\nTraci was my massage therapist and she was amazing!  She started out with a Swedish massage interspersed with deep tissue and sports massage as needed.  She's accustomed to doing 90 min and 2 hr massages!  Strong and knows when go be gentle as well.\n\nI also had the Exfoli-Sea Salt Glow scrub (yes I needed the works yesterday!) with a mango something or other mixed in.  It was also very good.  \n\n I'm interested in purchasing a package of 10 at a discount.  Hopefully they can accomodate me.\n\nAll treatments are priced comparable to the larger spa's.  The spa is in Phoenix on Indian School Road between 35th and 36th streets.\n\nTraci is available evenings and weekends.  \n\nhttp://www.therelaxationspa.com/", "business_id": "Jp8Tz0_OK3T71eYPmC2qww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Qm44BhvzVRN5ugsJWK_Svg", "review_id": "KUxc-Dw0sGGrzyabXIbPAA", "text": "Love this place.  I've driven by there several times and have seen the facade change to its present \"lovely & inviting\" state. \nI walked in with no appointment and was greeted immediately.  Everyone there was so nice and pleasant.  I had a simple 1 hour massage and left feeling rejuvenated & relaxed.  My therapist was Kelly, she was very proffesional and gave me the very best massage I have EVER had! I was Amazed! She also explained of all the different scrubs and wraps they offer. \nI will be going back for one next month.  It's nice to have this simple yet elegant place in the neighborhood with such good energy. I love good business!", "business_id": "Jp8Tz0_OK3T71eYPmC2qww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xrPrQDtiZ4rTJq_EFYqumg", "review_id": "kfegKNvNa7fu07tIJEF0KA", "text": "I had, hands down, the best massage ever, yesterday.  While it was recommended to me to see Kelly, and due to scheduling conflicts, I saw Traci and what a pleasant surprise it was!\n\nGreat personality and I couldn't believe the difference between this massage and all the others I have received in the past at other places.  I came out really feeling like my muscles had been worked.", "business_id": "Jp8Tz0_OK3T71eYPmC2qww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "qriyQc0LGiXiVhE4OTvUAQ", "text": "Very relaxing. One of the better massages I've had. Nothing to dislike about the inside of the facility or the quality of the staff. Well-worth the $60 for the hour (plus gratuity).\n\nSome things of note:\n\nYou pay in advance, which isn't a big deal considering the service appears to be pretty good. Just different than I remembered in other places.\n\nParking appears to be a premium front and rear. If you park in back make sure you're good with using your mirrors.\n\nYes, I plan on returning.", "business_id": "Jp8Tz0_OK3T71eYPmC2qww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rg5pRVVh-mtBjNqKB1N2Tg", "review_id": "k2-bNgrtCjvpr4ir0jvYqQ", "text": "I've only had a few professional massages in my life, but I can safely said the woman who massaged me did a good job. I got the Swedish massage and was very satisfied. I especially liked the part when the masseuse cradled my head in her hands and rolled it around in a number of directions. \nBesides a good massage, the staff was friendly and the place appeared to be clean", "business_id": "Jp8Tz0_OK3T71eYPmC2qww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cPrgGOlHmuK45qDh2VhveA", "review_id": "CS4pPoCgtPhSA6DmNEdVnA", "text": "My fianc\u00e9 and I had great experiences with The Right Touch yesterday. \n\nI scheduled massages for both of us at the same time for a Sunday afternoon. He opted for the Deep Tissue Massage with Traci and I had the Therapeutic Massage with Kelly. It had been a log overdue treatment for me and Kelly was AMAZING. She was gentle yet firm in areas that needed to be worked through and my body felt like butter after it was over. I was also pleasantly surprised that she asked me if I wanted the oil removed from my body. Yes, please! She spent an extra 5-10 minutes cleaning me off with a hot towel and even that process was gentle and massage-like. We will definitely return again soon!", "business_id": "Jp8Tz0_OK3T71eYPmC2qww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J3I2NClEbD1Xr8lOdjxlqQ", "review_id": "JZV4N-xw9rs9y3hJtEojIg", "text": "yes, that's right.  FIVE stars.  The wife gave me a gift cert for a massage at this place right around the corner.  I knew at some point, I would be pushing my body harder than I should, so I held on to that gift certificate.  After hauling a truckload of firewood from Berry Brothers, then moving my sister's apartment full of furniture across town, that time had come.  I hobbled into the small lobby and checked in.  I was a few minutes early, so I sat in the lobby and perused a travel mag.  I'd say the only negative I can point out is the lobby faces Indian School Road and the afternoon traffic was a bit loud.  I dunno, maybe a six-inch thick foam-cored sound insulated door?  :-)  After a few minutes, Kelly introduced herself and asked me if I had any issues.  I mentioned my soreness and she went on to describe the therapeutic massage I had been gifted and how she would be careful.  She then gave me an hour of  nirvana, working the soreness from all of my muscles as I relaxed in a semi-conscious state on the heated massage table.  Afterward, I had a few minutes of solitude, listening to the Native American flute in the darkened room.  You're gonna need that time, so you can come back down to earth gently, and realize calmly that you are back on the planet.  Yes, I'll be back and you should go too.", "business_id": "Jp8Tz0_OK3T71eYPmC2qww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QFHrBskZ44bNo0WUOKAYmw", "review_id": "f9znPnuKUXxdfUdzfP96Gg", "text": "I was visiting Az and had a the pleasure of getting a massage from Traci. She was awesome made me feel comfortable and worked out some of the knots that have been bothering me. I just wish she was in  the bay area, but next time I'm in Arizona I will be back. The place was very clean and the gal at the front desk was very nice and welcoming.", "business_id": "Jp8Tz0_OK3T71eYPmC2qww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QfIh6gtujN_BX63voHu7Vg", "review_id": "z_w3WqxJQYgijWM7aQXzXA", "text": "I work just around the corner from this place so I go there fairly often recently. For my money, it is the best. Very reasonable rates and you don't have to mess with a membership, so I can go often when I can, but then may not go for months. I have seen 3 different massage therapists over the past year and all 3 have been fantastic. I don't even request a particular therapist because I know whoever is working will be be great. I prefer smaller, local businesses. I don't have anything against those large chains, but I'd rather go here. Have been going for a year and a half and have zero complaints. I often walk in since I work so close, but they do get busy so I would suggest calling for an appointment. There's no need to spend what the fancy spa's charge to get an incredible massage.", "business_id": "Jp8Tz0_OK3T71eYPmC2qww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xx3lwe3lf5PDSyb4o744Qw", "review_id": "TtKANXhCqsKbY13C0rXWKw", "text": "Very good deal for massage. Mine was $120 for 90-min therapeutic massage (medium-firm pressure), without tip. This massage place is located in a small house on E Indian School Road. Although the house looks rather small, inside the house, they actually have a few rooms that are quite peacefully decorated/quiet enough for you to relax. Nevertheless, it's not a luxurious spa by any means. More so of a place where you can get an excellent deal for quality massage.\n\nMy therapist was Rochelle. She was courteous, consistently strong in pressure (which I like) and helpful in pointing out some of the stiff area I had and how to exercise to help stretch those muscles out post-massage. The owner was friendly and helpful. She even let me relax on the massage bed to wait for my therapist even though I arrived quite early ahead of my schedule, too.\n\nYou may also need to call them ahead of time as they mentioned they could get busy on any day. I lucked out as I called last minute while in town on a biz trip and they were able to slot me in right away for a 90 min therapeutic massage just an hour after my call. I wish though that all therapists were trained for all types of massages because I would rather get a deep tissue massage (very deep, firm massage) over a medium-firm massage any day. Unfortunately, on the day that I called, they didn't have anyone who could do that type of massage for me.", "business_id": "Jp8Tz0_OK3T71eYPmC2qww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7o7vuRkJtnnipRWw3kft8Q", "review_id": "6_lpFX7kT7Sq3U0d1y-bjA", "text": "Amazing, Amazing, Amazing!!  Finally, a massage place that gives great massages with a great experience.  I've been there twice now and both times, my massage was perfect.  \n\nIt's located in a converted house on the south side of Indian School Rd., nice decorations and the people are all very friendly.  The massages are moderately priced so if you're looking for the deal of the century, go somewhere else, you get what you pay for here.  I've tried some of those deal places and the massages weren't great.  Here, GREAT massage at a great price.  I highly recommend.", "business_id": "Jp8Tz0_OK3T71eYPmC2qww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8VLvS-0f9URpswRmD9VSrw", "review_id": "mcDiFZHG0JjPLmuttZ-OQA", "text": "Really excellent!  The name is a little strange, and the location isn't the best, but the atmosphere is great, and the people are super-friendly.  My wife got a massage here (and I waited in the calm, soothing lobby), and she was really well cared for.  We will be back again!", "business_id": "Jp8Tz0_OK3T71eYPmC2qww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6kZwQt7wSVxluHJAYs7GRQ", "review_id": "tGgTW7R31KMk4eQEbVrlWg", "text": "I woke up this morning feeling stiff and achy and really needed a massage.  I found this place on Yelp and decided to stop by and see if someone could squeeze me in.  My therapist was Rochelle who was super friendly and professional and she was able to see me right away.  My massage was amazing!  I was never a big fan of massage in the past as I always ended up paying $100+ for a resort or spa massage and thinking it wasn't all that great.  I finally found someone who really gave a thorough and relaxing full body massage.  The hot towels and streching techniques were an added touch that no one else had done before.  I feel so much better!  This was very reasonably priced for a full hour Swedish massage.  You don't need to go to a resort or fancy expensive spa for a great massage.  This is a cute little private place with a great ambiance.  I will definitely be back! :)", "business_id": "Jp8Tz0_OK3T71eYPmC2qww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HvaVgP0S0dFaCbBDIQIkag", "review_id": "sufH7pFy51D_EDOKINU0zQ", "text": "Great little place. A previous review says it's not luxurious, but what they meant I think is that it's not huge and spendy like other places around. It is a sweet, calm, quiet place and Traci got right down to business during my massage. Highly recommended.", "business_id": "Jp8Tz0_OK3T71eYPmC2qww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MXrc-BGk8PmHuLmOfojkEw", "review_id": "pWHJgyEeR8I-MVG_XM4lOg", "text": "If you're pregnant, or know someone who's pregnant, see Kelly for a prenatal massage right away! And if you're not pregnant or a man, see Kelly anyway! This is the best massage I've had, and here's why... \n\nBefore the massage, Kelly explained how intense the massage would be, told me which areas she'd focus on, and she even demonstrated how to maneuver into and out of the pregnancy cushion. I appreciated that she took the time to make me comfortable, and I still got a full hour massage.\n\nI've had therapists use hot stones before and it was always underwhelming. They basically plunked them on my back, moved them around a bit, and that was it. I didn't even realize Kelly was using hot stones at first. I thought she had magic hand heating super powers. Turns out she just really knows how to use them rocks.\n\nI will be back as my belly (and aches) grow. I can't wait!!", "business_id": "Jp8Tz0_OK3T71eYPmC2qww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6qmmVb6wU790Bsd6X4FaBg", "review_id": "MA8vdmxcJGQMsj1zlcVE-w", "text": "I'm neurotic and stress myself out to the point of giving myself migraines. My neurosis also causes me to work out like a maniac. Tracy helps alleviate the symptoms of both conditions. She is amazing, kneading the knots out of my muscles and digging into the tension. She customizes and is always accommodating. When I'm there, I'm always relaxed and leave feeling refreshed and really...like I never want to leave :)", "business_id": "Jp8Tz0_OK3T71eYPmC2qww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 7, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "dKCJIaUjgV84gsAshogSdA", "text": "Are you kidding me? Seriously... This is a total joke, right? I mean, I'm walking into a book store that is suppose to sell used and hard-to-find books, when I sadly realize the price isn't that much different than the original asking price. \n\nI found a book I wanted. I began to drool over it. Seriously... but for $50? The original price tag was $60. So, 10 bucks off? \n\nMaybe I got the wrong impression by the exterior. Maybe I was just hoping this place would sell used books that I could afford. After all, some where okay - $12 for a used copy of a popular novel. But, seriously, you can buy a new one for the same amount at Borders when you're part of their discount program. So, I don't get it. \n\nMaybe I'm not their ideal shopper, for I want a bargain. I don't want to wander through filled bookcases of WWII, Comics, Music, Fiction, Nature, Philosophy and discover some amazing gem that's going to set me back $50. Hell, that's 5 bottles of $10 wine. C'mon, you do the math! \n\nI would recommend this place to any one who likes to peruse book shelves and is in the market to find a \"vintage\" edition of a book. Or maybe anyone who likes dusting off the pages before reading about ancient warfare. This isn't for somebody who typically gravitates to the a certain section, knowing what she's looking for, expecting not to spend alot of money on what has become a really expensive habit. \n\nIf you have an hour to kill and you like the ideal of stumbling upon something unique and original (book kismet), then check out Book Gallery. Don't expect first-rate service, though. I was there for a 1/2 hour - even carrying around what i REALLY wanted to buy - and not  one person said a word to me.", "business_id": "fhqdlwLbO4ec_vavw-ke1A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "zHH2Iz49wCZYYDLBTv0YOg", "review_id": "FT0xt0vLz_aB62fe4MOf3w", "text": "All right Mr. Book Snob Man, this one's for you.\n\nYes, I mistook your fine establishment for a Bookman's or a Half Price Books, I showed up with my milk crate full of old Stephen King paperbacks, some old scratched CDs from the 80s I've still got because even Zia won't buy 'em and a Super Mario Brothers cartridge - but still - did ya have to be such a jerk?\n\nYou sized me up quick though, didn'tcha? I said, \"You buy books?\" and you said, \"Um, well.........\" while you scrutinized me and my milk carton with those judgmental brown eyes of yours, \"we buy high quality hard-to-find hardback books in near-mint to mint condition... do you think you have anything that might fit that description?\" I didn't, but of course I said I did, and you explained that I needed to make an appointment with your 'buyer' ooh-la-la.\n\nSo I looked around. Yeah, you've got some nice books. Some not so nice, too though. And a wee bit overpriced. I might have stayed longer, may even have made a purchase, but you're a jerk, so I didn't.", "business_id": "fhqdlwLbO4ec_vavw-ke1A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "TPVZPrl9hrve5RzE0BHvNA", "text": "The Book Gallery is not your typical book store.  If you want just a basic retail book store, Borders-I shop a lot there-Bookstar, and that type are available.  Book Gallery is something special.  The inventory is of books that one probably isn't going to find in the other stores.  Mike, the owner, buys books for people looking for something t more specific to the areas a person might be interested in.\n\nAs to service, you can receive it at this store.  The employees are more laid back and don't follow the (ninety second rule to say hello) most of the large stores are supposed to follow.  The majority of the customers that come in are coming to this store to look for merchandise they won't find other places. It is enjoyable to see what gem is available there at any given time without being bothered.  However, just ask. and the employees will go out of their way to find what you need from books small artistic items to music.  I will admit that there is one employee I'd rather not have help me but that is a personality thing.  At any time, they will call the Mesa store to see if they have something there and have it in Phoenix in a day or two.  They also will keep an out for something if you ask.\n\nMike, the owner, enjoys buying knickknacks, book ends, and just other small things that make delightful and unusual gifts.  I have a friend that is just so hard to buy for.  I found a small piece of De Grazia sculpture that I didn't even know was made.  The very reasonable price surprised me.  I expected to pay more because many of the things there you can't  buy other places.  I don't consider myself to be a snob.   I have a great time shopping at Goodwill.  I am realistic in knowing I should expect to pay more for something the owner has personally selected for some unique quality.  \n\nConcerning the prices of the books in Book Gallery, they will depend on the merchandise you are considering.  I happen to be a science fiction fan. I always find very reasonable prices on older paperbacks from two or three dollars and up. One day I found a signed copy of one of the Dune series and I paid considerably more.  It only made sense. It cost more than the original price, but  considering the author is dead, how many more are going to be signed-zilch, none!  Besides, how many stores would have it available for purchase anyway..\n\nThis store has another quality that really appeals to me and that is plenty parking!  It's a great place to go browse before or after going to one of the other interesting stores or restaurants in this small center.\n\nSo I am a snob for shopping at a small unique bookstore with merchandise that isn't typical.  Quality means more to me than quantity.  I find quality at Book Gallery.  Check it out!", "business_id": "fhqdlwLbO4ec_vavw-ke1A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W10N7lgoG9YshvHUC7wSdQ", "review_id": "8D2nBagv1Cgsst7dij1-UA", "text": "I was reading the Talk thread on book clubs and I recalled this place.\nIt is a diamond in the rough and I shall go there this week to pick the cumulative brain of their staff:)\n\nBook Gallery is a place to lose time in the lovely smell of old books.  Remember when libraries had copies of books with cut pages for regular circulation?  When cellophane was a method of book covering? This is that kind of place.  Complete collections of out of print serials, favorites from your parents' and grandparents' childhoods. \n\n In here I have found books printed in foreign languages other than Spanish, British food lore of the 50's and 60's and bookshelves gorgeous enough to lust after in their own right. War historians will find the most dedicated shelf space but there is something for nearly everyone to be had.\n\nI had a lovely game of when-was-it-printed judging only by a given tome's binding one Saturday afternoon at this location.  The constant discoveries of interest kept the game going for at least two hours!", "business_id": "fhqdlwLbO4ec_vavw-ke1A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vpf-K4Wy7EPzZnBgxVgjcg", "review_id": "ZC2OvMG539NM-p_xwsxWJg", "text": "As someone who knows Phoenix bookstores said to me, \"they have great books.' That's the bottom line -- obviously excellent collections of rare antiquarian books find their way here. \n\nMy only complaint is that the balance between the \"secured area\" of rare books in cases, and general used books on shelves, is tilted too far against access and towards security. It makes browsing a lot of work.\n\nPrices are very fair for the kinds of books they have.", "business_id": "fhqdlwLbO4ec_vavw-ke1A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0Nzq2vv8FoGEGosfZDP4Vg", "review_id": "5jwjvttqqh1rb9iOO1dJmw", "text": "Beautiful old and rare books for collectors or those looking for a special volume or \"off the beaten path\" subject.  I agree the prices are high by mass market standards, but very fair for the quality and rarity of what's offered in this store.  Many of the books are out of print vintage treasures you're just not going to find elsewhere in town aside from the sister Book Gallery on main street in Mesa, which is also highly recommended.  Categories are extremely well thought out and the floor to ceiling wooden shelves and antique furnishings and accessories only add to the charm.", "business_id": "fhqdlwLbO4ec_vavw-ke1A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D1PvA4HEKf6JyCCQtan3lw", "review_id": "ldUWQt1FWDJxlLYkKfpFgg", "text": "I was visiting Phoenix a few weeks ago and I visited this bookstore. Although they have a nice selection and the prices are fair, I had a disturbing incident with a man I assume was one of the owners. I was looking at a group of books on the shelves and there happened to be a desk nearby which I stayed away from.\nI continued looking and the man came running over to me and told me in a very harsh tone that the books in that area were not to be looked at. The area I was in just looked like a regular part of the store and there was nothing stating that the section was off limits. The man was so rude and so hysterical that it completely embarrassed me and made me feel like I was doing something terribly wrong. I told the man that he should rope off any areas he didn't want the customers to look at and he agreed. But I left feeling very angry and embarrassed and didn't purchase the books that I had intended to buy.", "business_id": "fhqdlwLbO4ec_vavw-ke1A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xZvRLPJ1ixhFVomkXSfXAw", "review_id": "e-LJq3UnakYtRg84qakMpA", "text": "if you are looking for a unique book, call the owner and he'll tell you if he has it in stock or where you'll most likely find it!", "business_id": "fhqdlwLbO4ec_vavw-ke1A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "am9yAm4Ph7yk81sFkHlxig", "review_id": "8Sx1cEny8ZhUmeq97j6__A", "text": "I went here to get a birthday book for a friend and walked out with 2 huge stacks of books for less than $100!  I got mostly cookbooks and the quality was great as was the prices.  I have a book addiction and am running out of space on my bookshelves but I will be back!", "business_id": "fhqdlwLbO4ec_vavw-ke1A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Aggpf1EWooD85fhOhoRxPg", "review_id": "C2RW3rJH4GWGIICDV1T1rw", "text": "I LOVE Book Gallery! The only problem is, hubby doesn't. That's because this sweet store sucks uip so much of my money. Once they get to know you, they will actually contact you to dangle items like first editions, special editions, etc. etc. in front of your big round eyes. They are pretty protective of their books, but that's because they have already invested big bucks in them. One day though, the owner actually let me peer into a genuine slip-cased first edition of Dune, signed by Frank Herbert! I was ready to sign over my first-born on the spot. The only thing that kept that beautiful book off my shelf was the afore-mentioned husband, who despite the fact that we are eternal soulmates who if ever we found ourselves homeless and living out of a shopping cart, our most rare antique radio would be riding in said cart, is for all intents and purposes, frugal. A cheapskate. A man who does not appreciate his wife coming home with a $8,000 book! sigh. Other than that, Book Gallery is my favorite Phoenix book store of all time", "business_id": "fhqdlwLbO4ec_vavw-ke1A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WxeD74JGiwjljzHndYSvmw", "review_id": "LfLBCaIJ05uRVhLNsEAqyQ", "text": "I had limited time the evening I was in this shop, but oh my.....I could spend so much money in here.  They did have some sale racks out front and some paperback sections, but this is really a bookstore to help a reader grow their library of quality, and maybe hard to find, hardcover editions.  I found an autographed Peter Matthiessen, and a collection of Wallace Stegner short stories that I had never seen before. Maybe the next time I get a bonus I'll blow part of it here.", "business_id": "fhqdlwLbO4ec_vavw-ke1A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Ry48Bta6spNowOkiMNC_xg", "review_id": "HvPIl8iJCRnK5GaOvyzBkA", "text": "The Book Gallery, Phoenix and Mesa locations, is Mike Riley's passion.  It is more than books.  It is literary, artistic, historical.  It's a commentary on what humankind is losing as All Things Digital and Cerebral maul the ancient Physical and Hand Crafted, kicking them out the door, leaving them homeless.  \n\nIt's a cool place.  You don't need to read to love it.  An appreciation for human excellence will do.  \n\nFrom smooth art deco squirrel bookends supporting like-new collections of Little Golden Books to ancient religious commentaries bound in vellum, obscure Arizona biographies and history to a self-portrial by Lionel Barrymore next to a Missouri Compromise map of the west and Tom Paine's signature, Mike's assembled it all for our viewing, reading and collecting pleasure.  It's a museum for sale, a polyglot record of civilization for the lover of gilt edges and marbled end papers.  If it's not in stock Mike's got a stack of \"Books Wanted\" requests.  He'll do his best to find it.", "business_id": "fhqdlwLbO4ec_vavw-ke1A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1KA57FObl0IkOcePIURCPw", "review_id": "QOkrYlbKOOV2jx9SYbiyDQ", "text": "My office is close to the \"Book Gallery\" and I have always wanted to swing by and check it out. I eventually did a few weeks ago, and I'm really glad I did.\n\nThe selection of rare books is really quite amazing. I have to give a shout-out to the man who helped me, Randy, who not only had an amazing knowledge about their offerings, but also had a genuine enthusiasm for them. I picked up a few books, but I'll definitely be back. A fantastic place to pick out a special gift for a friend.", "business_id": "fhqdlwLbO4ec_vavw-ke1A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DFfvg8RFrQdnT7eBS9U-dQ", "review_id": "aynspV8mWIHEauqtaJf76w", "text": "I stumbled across this quaint bookstore today, and as I was looking through a stack of books, the peaceful ambience of the store was suddenly shattered by the sound of the guy at the desk  screaming \"DON'T TOUCH THOSE BOOKS!  THOSE BOOKS AREN'T ON SHELVES!  Well then why are they stacked up here with no indication that they're off limits?  And as for shelves, why are you offering books for sale that are displayed, God forbid, on a table nearby?  This guy is lucky to have any customers (I was there for a good a half-hour and no one else came in) and yet he chooses to scream at the only one in the store?  I scampered out feeling humiliated and shamed, but I later realized that it was his behavior that was shameful.  Oh, and the books are way overpriced.  And the guy had Christmas music playing. In May?  I shall never return to this crazy, unwelcoming place as long as this scary man is inside it.", "business_id": "fhqdlwLbO4ec_vavw-ke1A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0mT_KB9dj3M_uOpRikzG3A", "review_id": "170McEm6XYmyOpERNkouHA", "text": "Best selection of used books in the valley. Found a signed leather bound copy of No Exit here as well as an obscure book I've been looking for. Call beforehand to see if they have what you're looking for, they also only hold books for two days tops. They have a very knowledgeable staff and are always eager to help you find what you're looking for.", "business_id": "fhqdlwLbO4ec_vavw-ke1A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2vIHOlR2bCG5aIqfjykiug", "review_id": "oMIaNJe5aXKnuu-n1X3mpg", "text": "This comment is for Book Gallery.\n\nNice name and have enough fame. This is truly a book store. Its helps book warm enough to get their desired books easily. The deco is also praiseworthy.\n\nDue to the great behavior of the staff and owner this store got the fame of leading one.", "business_id": "fhqdlwLbO4ec_vavw-ke1A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "UcjV_9S5zVpi6uZamJ8RdA", "text": "I find it humorous to read the reviews on this store.  It is now has the third highest sales of any Tuesday Morning stores in Arizona while being the smallest.  (I asked)  To accomplish that a store has to be fairly well organized with good service.  I consider this store to be a real gem!  I don't have to pay the prices of Fashion Square or the Biltmore or deal with it takes to find a parking place there either. (Don't get me wrong, I like both of those places as well, I use them just for point of comparison.) Nine times out of ten i can go in there, find what I want and get out if I want to.  The problem is I usually look around a bit and go home with maybe a bit more than I expected.\n\nObviously in a store that carries as man better name close outs in as small a place as it is, one does have to keep a sharp eye out, and maybe do a little digging.  Who cares, treasure is to be found.  I have found this store to be infectious.  Every time I go there I seem to find a better price on something than the time before. Be it something for the yard, gifts for the kids, entirely to expensive sheets for the bed, crystal, monogrammed thank you note's, something for the my cat, Picasso, they are all there and waiting..  I took a friend there the other day who complained they didn't have prices like Goodwill.  The truth is this person is not a shopper and never will be.  If you are a shopper, you'll recognize the quality is at prices that make sense. \n\nAnother minor but really nice thing about the Tuesday Morning stores is the music they play when you are there.  At major dept stores you hear music that has been selected by a team to maximize sales according to critical factors.  The owner of Tuesday Morning picks the music you listen to.  I like his taste and usually find myself humming a tune at some time before I leave which is usually with more than I planned on.\n\nI will talk about the service which is unique to this store.  Depending on the lines of customers waiting to be rung up, they may or may not greet you as you come in.  Usually I find they do.  If you just aren't finding what you are looking for, you might have to to be the one to seek out  one of their people and ask them concerning what you are looking for.  At this point, I am usually very afraid.   They are going to steer me to an area where even if I don't see what I asked for, something will be there that will work.  I just have to decide which or how many!\n\nI haven't discussed the wonderful yellow Clearance signs have I?   I look at prices that really can't be beat on things that I probably will use for some thing  at some time.  If I can't see why they are marked down, or there is a flaw that I can live with,  I have this good habit of buying them.  The result is I never really have to shop for the holiday, birthdays or you name it.  I  dig in the back of my hall closet closet and usually something is there that will suffice.  Tuesday Morning is truly one of the stores that helps keep that closet well stocked.  \n\nVisit this location.  It is worth me starting the great American novel on shopping?!?", "business_id": "FcO0jgGVt2e3iJbGJT7blg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZKuevUayT2eqkGNrJm2nAg", "review_id": "wpBwrx7YjcU8J8wHIjwtQw", "text": "I've heard good things about Tuesday Mornings so I decided to give it a try. \n\nIt felt like a smaller cramped version of Last Chance with more housewares than clothing. And I am not a fan of Last Chance.\n\nI was really hoping to like this store....but nothing thrilled me at all. A lot of stuff seemed damaged and the prices weren't all that great. Don't know if I'm just cheap or don't shop at high-end stores that much but when I look at a price tag and actually utter the phrase, \"THAT'S a clearance price?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\", it isn't good.\n\nProbably won't be heading back. \n\n(Is the problem that I went on a Friday afternoon instead of a Tuesday morning?) (Just asking.....)", "business_id": "FcO0jgGVt2e3iJbGJT7blg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-9mljS0O9mwdOnGv-Oea3Q", "review_id": "bUp1Li4-E0CuKZH84Bw4Pg", "text": "There is some sense of order to its madness, when I went in today. I agree you can find some hidden treasures here if you take the time to look. They also have handbags at discounted prices, nobody has yet to mention for those of us that like purses. I have my limits on disarray that I can deal with when shopping and Tuesday Morning flies below the radar so I enjoy shopping for a treasure or gift here at a discounted price. It is small compared to the location I have shopped in Washington state, but that did not discourage my need to shop. In fact a much larger store lost my interest because it was just to much to sort through! I will still visit larger locations but I'm pretty happy with this neighborhood location. \nThe staff were friendly, they didn't bug me, they weren't overly forward but they were there when others had a need or a question. And there was no lines to wait in because the things are all priced and so running price checks were not heard which I find amazing!", "business_id": "FcO0jgGVt2e3iJbGJT7blg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bUy80XymVAeKV9_QR0y8ug", "review_id": "BgH8asg0Zpuseys09_lolg", "text": "I have mixed feelings about Tuesday Morning.  I randomly feel compelled to go bargain hunting here, perhaps looking for things for my living room or kitchen, or maybe for a gift for a friend, and I've had some relatively good success.  The slightly cluttered look makes me feel as though I might stumble upon an amazing deal that someone else overlooked, but then there are other times that I pick up an item, ready to take it home at a bargain, and am shocked by what I find to be an outrageous price!  It's a great place to find some more unique pieces or that one kitchen gadget your can't live without, but go when you're in the mood to poke around a bit and have a little time.  Great treasures aren't always easy to come by!", "business_id": "FcO0jgGVt2e3iJbGJT7blg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "Z43IG0kmyCQMdFE-n_8Rzg", "text": "The mark of a five star business is when it stays five star. It's been over three years now and my thoughts on this location of Tuesday Morning haven't changed.  Also, for as small a store as this is could they provide what I needed for a very specific occasion?   Everyday shopping there is always nice- great variety, but when the Chips are Down?!?   Yes,  they came through again!!!\n\nExample - - -My niece was due to have a c section the next morning.  Great Uncle Dave to be realized he'd forgotten to buy gifts for the new great nephew.  I went straight to this store ready to buy and so I did.  They had an excellent selection of clothes for a new born and up.  With my help this is going to be one well dressed young gentleman, and at prices I could live with!  Thank you, Tuesday Morning on Indian School.\n\nMost important!  Baby Donovan is 7 lbs, 6 ounces, and 20 inches and truly a handsome little fellow...", "business_id": "FcO0jgGVt2e3iJbGJT7blg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aTi0NVrcPJWbN6jAsJVcAw", "review_id": "16OG2LY7-K3KAkiwNN6LjA", "text": "New pot found! Yay!! Tuesday Morning is always hit or miss -- you never know what you're gonna get, but I lucked out this time. I'd completely worn out my dutch oven-type pot with lid from overuse and needed a new one. I was able to get one here. \n\nThey have many knick knacks, things for the home, garden, car, pet, and travel. You never know what you'll find but it's always worth a trip here to see if you can snag a deal on something.", "business_id": "FcO0jgGVt2e3iJbGJT7blg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 8, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "m7vtKWpZ9wdEQ95wJxrMrg", "review_id": "cvhHpZPTpu64eoWuNf62tg", "text": "With the rapid growth of a large city like ours comes environmental issues such as the threat of destruction of natural habitats. But close to downtown, on Central Avenue near the Rio Salado (Salt River) you will find an important resource for better appreciating our Sonoran desert environment and  the importance of conservation of species diversity.  The Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center is a state-of-the-art, environmentally-friendly complex adjacent to Phoenix's 600-acre Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area, an environmental restoration that stretches along several miles of the Salt River. The Center gives visitors of all ages a chance to experience this natural habitat and interact with Sonoran Desert wildlife, in an area close to downtown Phoenix. You'll find interactive displays, varied programs, nature trails, a wetland area, and a chance to see firsthand some conservation measures in effect:  an ecologically engineered treatment and wastewater reclamation system that processes the Center's wastewater for irrigation use, and an array of solar panels that provide some of the Center's electrical energy.", "business_id": "Ba1hXOqb3Yhix8bhE0k_WQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "j8PutEx22EPHvI1etywJJg", "text": "I live just four blocks from Rio Salado, & go bike riding along it whenever I have time, often passing the Audubon Center here near the south shore at Central Ave.  They have a small sign in the front window, announcing a birdwatching outing every other Saturday at 8:30 AM, & I finally got curious enough to come out for this one, March 13th.\n\nThere was a good crowd out for this event, 25 or 30 of us, including people who are as totally into birds as I am into buffets (can you imagine?), & newbies such as myself.  Our friendly & VERY knowledgeable guide, Emily Morris, made it really fun for everyone, as we walked up & down both sides of the river a ways, & off on some nearby trails, with the idea being to see how many birds we could spot.  By the time it was over, we had seen around 40 different kinds!  There are lots of other wild animals out there too!  Did you know that there are BEAVERS in the river, for instance?\n\nOl' Rio Salado itself cooperated very well, too.  It gets pretty narrow in the summer by my house, but it was roaring for this outing, & what fun this whole thing turned out to be!  Our tour lasted about 3 1/2 hours, but someone could leave early if they needed to, it's all free.  The Center even loans you binoculars if you don't have your own.\n\nWear comfortable walking shoes & bring the kids if you like.  This is good!     :-))", "business_id": "Ba1hXOqb3Yhix8bhE0k_WQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "HZ3ItZ23xZHqjUjRIdPi7Q", "review_id": "ZdvS4jlkPvrPID_bqDsYag", "text": "What a neat place in the center of town! This is unlike any of the other nearby nature centers in that it is surrounded by a beautiful, recently restored, riparian habitat. I attended an event here last month and thought it was an amazing facility for small to medium gatherings. And the surrounding trails are absolutely serene, despite the hustle and bustle of the city in every direction.", "business_id": "Ba1hXOqb3Yhix8bhE0k_WQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "RWuw_4gPLX2o1Ko35m4svA", "text": "Aha, it's an ideal time to update my review from a year & a half ago for this place!  Norm R. & I got together tonight for the monthly \"Birds & Beer\" event here at the Audubon Center.  Like their FUN bird walks held every other Saturday morning at 8:30 most of the year (starting up again Sept. 10 I think), this event is excellent & FREE, including snack food & beer, courtesy of Tempe micro brewer Four Peaks!  Along with that, you get fellowship with a fun, eclectic crowd, & then a lecture with slides & short videos.  Tonight's topic was \"Reptile Sex\" & it was a hoot!\n\nJust like the bird walks (see my original review), \"Birds & Beer is 5 STARS!  What a great place this is!     :-))", "business_id": "Ba1hXOqb3Yhix8bhE0k_WQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eAgcqq8MAe1ztS4gqDbpTA", "review_id": "-QX9RXTH7wmCXzVD-5Nqkg", "text": "While at Birds n' Beer last Thursday, I learned what \"riparian zone\" means. It is the strip between land and stream or lake. (Cue the \"The More  You Know\" clip)\n\nThe center itself is beautiful and great for a small - medium sized event. Lots of modern architecture and what looks like reclaimed materials. It's an eco-friendly building with great native landscaping.\n\nNow to the real part of the review: Bird and Beer is a great event, if you are free on a Thursday night between 5:30p and 7:30p. 5:30 to 6:30 is a chatting/snacking/drinking time with Four Peaks beer in a can. The lecture starts at 6:30 and is very informative. This month was reptile sex and last month was bird sex. The events are usually listed on the events section of Yelp, so check it out now.\n\nThe Center is easy to find. It is just south of the river on Central, with a sign posted on the road pointing towards the building and the parking lot.", "business_id": "Ba1hXOqb3Yhix8bhE0k_WQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k5Qp3va9jlWVOuXY_pJDLQ", "review_id": "uKv15I-ASY3q79zZJ2z-1A", "text": "My trip should have been aptly called \"Beards and Beer\" instead of the \"birds n beers.\"  Apparently I missed out on the typical \"sex\" themed talks, IE. frog sex, bird sex and flower sex.  Since this was the last event of the year, visitors got a stand up routine about beards from an official Beardo.  Wildly funny and entertaining stand up, the Four Peaks beer might have helped.  Four Peaks provided their main staple beers: Kilt lifter, Hop Knot and Kolsch.  3 styles to meet any palate.  \n\nStop by and you'll meet their passionate staff and some friendly bird n beer enthusiasts.  There's no better way to to unwind after work, and learn a few things about that nature thing outside.", "business_id": "Ba1hXOqb3Yhix8bhE0k_WQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ci5Z94G1ik7Kbq9PxOStGQ", "review_id": "kH5BHv66eNvc67Cl_QBg6g", "text": "We attended the Migration Celebration and had fun learning about butterflies, bats, and birds through hands-on, interactive displays and presentations. Everyone was so friendly here and we especially enjoyed wandering the trails! Great for families!", "business_id": "Ba1hXOqb3Yhix8bhE0k_WQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "MNd2kbG7OYxElc6xe1xexQ", "review_id": "hgZVW4-9GbGgxFUYUz0xbA", "text": "Phoenix is one of only 6 cities to get a center like this. They've taken a derelict parcel of ground and converted it into something beautiful and sustainable. Every time I go I see some special bird or bug that I haven't seen before. The River Pathways program is amazing and available to kids who might otherwise not get an experience like this.", "business_id": "Ba1hXOqb3Yhix8bhE0k_WQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QwO4LVCiPZZdg5URrQfYpw", "review_id": "AC4TyoOyMxDj4Q69va7fpQ", "text": "My cousin just had her wedding here. It was so much fun! Everyone had a good time. The environment is so natural and beautiful. I would recommend it for any event.", "business_id": "Ba1hXOqb3Yhix8bhE0k_WQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BsgXTs_hz4AwgbK0wSIIxw", "review_id": "goX8mrEILb8jB0y2DczLlA", "text": "This is a great place in South Phoenix.  I probably would not have even known about it had I not hear the SW Monarch project was selling milkweed for butterfly gardens at the \"Migration Celebration\". The volunteer staff were so very helpful and we got to see the beautiful grounds at the Rio Solado.  The park was well maintained and the smell of the desert was intoxicating.   We had a great time!", "business_id": "Ba1hXOqb3Yhix8bhE0k_WQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 8, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "RcKVsajiJN3_Jpu7jnTVNQ", "text": "I scream.  You scream.  We all scream... for ice-cream!  Or, so the saying goes... not so much at B & R on Camelback though... there are 2 big disappointing factors about this B &R.\n\n 1 - unfriendly employees... I've been in on several occasions and not once have I seen an employee smile or be anything other than monotone.\n\n 2 - no soft serve.\n\nSo, it's fine to get a scoop or two, but honestly, I'd much rather drive the extra 20 minutes and go to Ice Tango!", "business_id": "XTtNevBI5G5x_GjFqSBMpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GU6rcPRADsnXvaMFShimhQ", "review_id": "LUt2iAYnnnjn-hOXN_6Lxg", "text": "Friendly, fast, clean. Beeh here 3 times, kids always friendly and nice.", "business_id": "XTtNevBI5G5x_GjFqSBMpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "Ilemv09_eJkf7naA_LaF9w", "text": "Can you sit there and say that you've never enjoyed one of the 31 flavors at Baskin Robbins? I definitely can't. In fact, I spent many afternoons during my childhood at my local Baskin Robbins enjoying flavors like Gold Medal Ribbon, Peanut Butter Chocolate, Mint Chocolate Chip and let's not forget about the season Bubble Gum flavor! That was the best because you had gum to chew once you were done with the ice cream!\n\nBut moving on from my memories to my actual experience at this local Baskin Robbins. I'm giving Baskin Robbins four stars because I know that I can walk in and order a delicious ice cream cake with an adorable decoration, whether it be a golfer, a suit with a tie, a Cars scene...you name it, they've got it! This cake is an instant conversation starter, it's the perfect cake for a party and it's delicious with every bite! You can choose any ice cream flavor, chocolate or vanilla cake and the cakes range from the smallest being around $16 to around $40 for the largest. This includes the decoration. Am I the only remaining person who makes it a point to order an ice cream cake for a special occasion? Maybe, but I hope that others order them to because I don't know what I'll do if I don't have a Baskin Robbins to purchase a cute ice cream cake from! (pictures attached!)", "business_id": "XTtNevBI5G5x_GjFqSBMpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gUXfVNgnNF9WU73T-d-FKQ", "review_id": "q-TFyADbsxCqfc9E6VPMAw", "text": "Although I am totally disappointed in this store for maintenance and management, I wanted to give an extra star because the young man who was working there ALONE tonight kept his cool, was kind to the kids and was clearly working his tail off.  Management of this store should realize that they are losing business based on the appearance of the store and how the store appears to be managed.  But thank you to  the staff for grace under pressure.", "business_id": "XTtNevBI5G5x_GjFqSBMpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KvWny9qUZJKrqo_LYesgSg", "review_id": "zWnmo6tdu4PG9DMrekivUw", "text": "I love Baskin Robbins because, well, heck, it has over 31 flavors!  I don't like to veer off from my \"boring\" Vanilla (as the hubs calls it), but I can't go to BR without getting their cookies and cream on a sugar cone.  There are so many other flavors there that are also quite tasty but I feel like I'm betraying cookies and cream if I try something else.", "business_id": "XTtNevBI5G5x_GjFqSBMpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZUx-B52hGRhmeUDVukmjrg", "review_id": "xPlJvjTfzBCi0sZLLUjL5Q", "text": "So the birthday boy and I went here the other night because he wanted to get his treat of a free scoop. Unfortunately, we learned after driving out of our way to get here that they no longer honor birthday coupons. I understand there is a cost associated with accepting the coupon, but it seems as though it would be a small one for loyal customers. I think the company as a whole should accept a coupon or have a way of notifying people when they search for locations near them.", "business_id": "XTtNevBI5G5x_GjFqSBMpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gUXfVNgnNF9WU73T-d-FKQ", "review_id": "OOfHBaMQmqFKO69HDSUv0A", "text": "When kids beg for ice cream, and it sounds good to me too, I am happy to consider Baskin-Robbins as this is what I grew up with.  However, this store is a continuous disappointment.  We went on a Saturday night and there was only 1 young woman working there.  I felt bad for her as she was truly working hard to get orders out to the line.  They've \"updated\" the store but it doesn't seem any better, just different.  And, on the weekend before Christmas, they inexplicably did not have peppermint ice cream.", "business_id": "XTtNevBI5G5x_GjFqSBMpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "J3I2NClEbD1Xr8lOdjxlqQ", "review_id": "j5dafIRrTsZ7CIOB0qeG0g", "text": "Wait.  What?  You're out of two flavors!?!?!  So, it's really Baskin-Robbins 29 Ice Cream Store, right?\n\nThis is the neighborhood go-to place for quick ice cream.  Ever since Arlecchino closed, this neighborhood has been sadly lacking in cold, tasty treats.  BR fills that need, except when they are out of your two favorite flavors.\n\nNo, I'm not comparing BR to exceptional Gelato, but BR is still there, and has been supplying the ice-cream need for my kids all their lives.  I think this was the first time ever they've been out of a flavor, let alone two.  Went with a bing-cherry flavor instead of the nutty coconut I always have.  It was good.  Better have some in the case next time!", "business_id": "XTtNevBI5G5x_GjFqSBMpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "05fLXDANOUo-q3eqrm-r9g", "review_id": "cAr3YYQ9dBAWpv3NErHLLw", "text": "Who Owns This Franchise??  \n\nThe female manager (approx age 28) Dark Hair Sets a  Very Poor Example of Professional Leadership.\nWe were at this location recently late March on a Saturday at 2pm. Only staffed by one high school male,, he was doing his best to work with each person standing in line. \nA line of 10 at this point. \nI noticed a woman, man and a baby sitting at the back table. She caught my eye because all of sudden she went into the back and retrieved a frozen cake and walked it to the front where a customer was waiting. After handing it off she then walk back through our line and sat down again with the man and baby. The employee called out to her to ask a question. She yelled back the answer. After 17 minutes in line for two pints we asked the employee if that was his Manager (embarrassingly) he replied yes. We suggested he get another job and fast!! Gosh,,, Sam Fox is all over the place!!\nThis Managers choice, behavior, lack of leadership and responsibility is a disgrace to the working world. Many people would love to have her job and \"actually\" work instead of spend time not helping out when needed. \n                                     NEVER AGAIN WILL WE SHOP HERE!!", "business_id": "XTtNevBI5G5x_GjFqSBMpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "-tjest9KLtzl_7iselznuw", "review_id": "OEuQYN12hX0VuFYm-c50oQ", "text": "This doesn't really fall into my 'eat it, drink it, sleep with it, or bet on it' criteria but I had to write a review for them. I first took my car to the dealership to get an alignment. They were going to charge me $69.99 and they told me it would take nearly 3 hours to complete. WTF?! I said. 3 Hours?! I told them to go screw themselfs and left. I was determined to find a place that could get me in and out ASAP. I jumped on good 'ol Yelp and searched car alignment. A few places popped up but Sears stood out, so I went. I walked in and Terrance greeted me with a nice \"Hello\". After getting the initial paperwork filled out he told me my car would be ready in about an hour. I thought I miss heard him and asked him to repeat. Again he stated my car would be ready in an hour. Holy Shit! I was expecting about 2 hours, but 1?! That got me kind of nervous. How good could a job be if everyplace is telling me 2+ hours and they can do it in 1? Well a GREAT place like Sears can. I had just enough time to walk over to Target and buy a few things before I got a call telling me my car was ready. All done in under an hour and for only $70. I will be coming back in the future", "business_id": "cX0BRezhCTm-pkK8_lwWAw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JYGg2Rfbv77HhhSknG8skw", "review_id": "F80WYde9pRAgIJ7JyvL2Hg", "text": "I have never been so disappointed in an oil change! First they took my car and told me they would contact me when it was ready so I was free to do some shopping in Costco next door.  They never called.  I walked back over to pick up my car to find they never touched it and refused to work on it.  They said they heard a noise in the engine and would not tell me what it was.  (I had it checked out at different place).  Sears told me my engine could blow up at any moment.  All that was wrong was the O2 sensor was broken (nothing to cause and engine to blow up).  These guys were just lazy and did not want to do any work.  They chose to scare me instead.  I will never go back to a Sears Auto Center for anything.", "business_id": "cX0BRezhCTm-pkK8_lwWAw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d8hI4HDZCLxN5G6xlOGRPA", "review_id": "f14GqWuFAsoVY36eEn6GNw", "text": "I took my car there when i had a flat tire. They found a nail in it and replaced it. Great prices on tires.  Another time i thought i had another flat and took it there to get checked. They checked and told me my tires were fine and they refilled my tires. But they had not! I went home and check the pressures and it was as low as 25 psi. Not sure i will trust them again!", "business_id": "cX0BRezhCTm-pkK8_lwWAw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Iycf9KNRhxvR187Qu2zZHg", "review_id": "rRMyYt3Tdjsvjssd7j35Tg", "text": "Took my commuter in for an oil change and was very pleased with the cost and speed that it got done.  The location is perfect as well to just take a walk over to Costco to shop or snack while waiting.  \n\nFYI Check for coupons on their Yelp page before going it might save you some money like it did me :)", "business_id": "cX0BRezhCTm-pkK8_lwWAw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tPstbtdQa8sDLAsBDZOVuw", "review_id": "xGzSy66DOMkGkkFhzTig4g", "text": "These guys are crooks. Shop manager there said I needed a new tire and that another guy was going to come in an tell me about options available. Guy B comes in and says oh you need 2 tires so let's get some prices. I said your shop manager just said I needed one. \"Well I recommend 2.\" I'll do with 1 thank you. Guy B says oh you're just in luck I have XYZ Brand tire for $108 per tire... I drive a PT CRUISER! I could get all 4 tires BRAND NEW up the street at they're competitors shop without hassle for $75 more. Why the hell would i pay that for 1?! This place is a joke.", "business_id": "cX0BRezhCTm-pkK8_lwWAw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sbjqWAdurd-PfLFbTxBrVA", "review_id": "F4da1FiOQtNZs1j27jWOCQ", "text": "I would never recommend this place to anyone. I was flat out lied too. They do not respect their customers and will tell you anything to take your money. If you are going here, bring someone that knows what they're talking about. Never go here if you don't know know about cars because they'll replace things that don't need to be replaced and do a horrible job doing so. I wish I could give them 0 stars.", "business_id": "cX0BRezhCTm-pkK8_lwWAw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4zinPJ38-WxjPPomn7CPAQ", "review_id": "sq6W9NsVaJtGAPnZ6_j3kg", "text": "Probably my favorite of the breakout of \"fresh-mex\" type places.   This place is very similar in layout to a Baja Fresh, except they haven't sold their soul to Wendy's like Baja Fresh did.  \n\nThe quality of food here is really good.   I especially enjoy the carne asade tacos with a little salsa verde on it.   Thinking about it makes me want to go get some right now, except that it's about 930, and they're likely closed.  I never get the guac, but I've been told it's very fresh and very good.", "business_id": "edjCywtqffQ8__vM7POZbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sXWvDlMQspjJ1zzr3cEM7Q", "review_id": "B8i_S1Mom2XfvyfaC-gPqw", "text": "This rating is on a scale of fast food restaurants and on that scale, Rubio's is pretty much top notch.  The fish tacos are delicious and the sauces are all tasty, especially the verde salsa...yummy.  There are not too many \"healthy\" options that are that tasty, but it definitely beats the fattiness of Baja Fresh any day.  If we are in a hurry and in an area with Rubio's, it is my pick.  It would be so much better if Texas was invaded by Rubio's instead of Taco Del Mar.", "business_id": "edjCywtqffQ8__vM7POZbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yy8vNTtESId44OcGyaVnbw", "review_id": "qa7gVxE9XHx6zP0bKSkx8w", "text": "Decent, gringoized Mexican fare served in a clean establishment. Perfectly edible, but for my money, I prefer to go to a real Mexican joint, of which there are many around here. This is the place to take your midwestern parents who think they like Mexican food but really don't have a clue. Last time I tried the place they had discontinued the non-fried fish tacos, which had IMO been the best food in the place.  Too bad.", "business_id": "edjCywtqffQ8__vM7POZbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "imQjkgxQ5MZQbbclcOQTJg", "review_id": "RmEUiCuPLNaK3gChARocXw", "text": "Oh, Rubio's! How I love thee! You must put crack in your fish tacos because I think I am addicted. I have no need to try anything else at your fine establishment because the sun rises and sets upon your glorious fishy goodness. Have I had better fish tacos? Almost certainly yes. But there is some indefinable feature of your tacos that draws me back again and again. I feel almost embarrassed by how much I care for you, Rubio's fish taco. But I don't care. I wish the whole world to know how great you are. You had me at first bite. So long for now Rubio's fish taco, but I will be there soon to enjoy your company once more.", "business_id": "edjCywtqffQ8__vM7POZbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "6WJHk3E4PLt0-EXakw5Kdw", "review_id": "jflTytqbMZnMYJ9J4RuDSg", "text": "Ya know, I just love this place.\n\nIt ain't fancy, but the food is always solid, and the people that work there are very friendly.  I appreciate someone that has a smile on their face at work!\n\nLast night, my 'seester' and I decided to go there.  They don't have Rubio's in Prescott, so she almost always wants to go when she's here.\n\nRight now they have several langostino lobster items.  Run, don't walk, to your nearest Rubios and try them.  Oh.  My.  Gawd....  My sis and I both got the surf and turf taco platter.  The lobster taco has incredible -- garlicy lobster chunks, shredded cabbage, onion, and cilantro.  It was truly wow-worthy.  The steak taco was pretty damn good too.  It was kind of cool -- they bake the cheese onto the corn tortilla -- so it gets sort of chewy.  It was AWESOME.  It also has bacon bits (life just isn't worth living without bacon), and this chipotle crema on it.  Woo-freakin-hoo!\n\nDuring our meal the manager came over to our table to check on us.  She wanted to see what we thought of the lobster.  It was just nice that she wanted to know we were happy with our food.  How refreshing!", "business_id": "edjCywtqffQ8__vM7POZbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "tSaji3-lHdlkAenZa8YGIA", "review_id": "iVwRka-kWNO36Jtt-j7XKA", "text": "When I moved to Dallas in 05, one of the first things I looked for upon my arrival was a Rubio's. Imagine my shock and total dismay to find out that the Big R had not migrated out here to the Big D yet...... \n\nSo on a visit back to see the fam last week, I made multiple stops at Rubio's and stocked up on the magnificent fish tacos and the shrimp burritos. One of my friends asked me (on the third visit) if I had gotten sick of Rubio's yet....I looked at him like he was from another planet. Sick of Rubio's? Could he really be serious????  Besides the great food, reasonable prices and friendly staff, this fast food joint sells Corona beers...what more could one ask for?", "business_id": "edjCywtqffQ8__vM7POZbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZKuevUayT2eqkGNrJm2nAg", "review_id": "RcRSYZ4PKAnBHzeRm53HCw", "text": "Was driving around after doing some Christmas 'browsing' and really didn't know what I wanted to eat. Wanted to try someplace new.....saw Rubio's and ended up trying it. \n\nSmall and clean restaurant. Ordered from their menu board placed over the register area. Decided on the Carnitas Rajas burrito. \n\nSince I was the only one there at the time the food came out extremely fast. \n\nAll the ingredients of the burrito did indeed seem fresh....but as a whole the dish didn't do much for me. There was a chimichurri sauce in the burrito that kind of overpowered everything else. I think I would have liked it better without the sauce. \n\nI did try the roasted chipotle salsa from the salsa bar and found that very, very good. Nice dark and rich salsa with a chocolaty after taste.It doesn't taste anything like it looks. When was the last time you thought.....\"Hmm....I'm in the mood for some food that's colored black.\" \n\nSo I may try it again sometime in the future and get the carnitas burrito without the chimichurri sauce.....but with the roasted chipotle salsa instead. That sounds a lot better. \n\nI'm giving this 3 stars because it was right in the middle of the road for me. Nothing great, nothing awful. I will probably try it out again but order something different than what I had tonight.", "business_id": "edjCywtqffQ8__vM7POZbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "NM09MXHEGiyK-cjyk1wiIg", "review_id": "u_4jm1aE3v862HFPo_CQ0g", "text": "Gross!  Their tortilla soup tasted like vomit.  After two spoons full I proceeded to throw up in the bathroom!  NEVER EATING THERE AGAIN!", "business_id": "edjCywtqffQ8__vM7POZbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tSaji3-lHdlkAenZa8YGIA", "review_id": "EprJ1dTbwSEcA9g16oMjxw", "text": "I finally realized I was addicted to the shrimp burritos when I dreamed about eating one.......if loving a burrito is wrong, I don't wanna be right.\n\nPS - If the Big D does not open a Rubios soon, I may have to consider relocating.", "business_id": "edjCywtqffQ8__vM7POZbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PYtryNSk30ytqOc_36sLPw", "review_id": "epLDnILeZAVwDPdkLVkwng", "text": "I just had a fantastic bean and cheese burrito.  The tortilla was so fresh and tasty.  The beans were creamy and well spiced.  There was the perfect amount of cheese.  The meal was fast was well priced and the staff was friendly.  The atmosphere was pleasant and clean.  Great place!!!", "business_id": "edjCywtqffQ8__vM7POZbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "YzNZNgpOy9tthDnczS_ajg", "review_id": "t2fAReNBlv9Xut-311RmeQ", "text": "Ya know, just when I thought I couldn't fit one more restaurant into my casual Mexican food rotation, Rubio's comes along with its damn delicious tacos and its friendly employees and its integration of Coke Zero in its fountain drink machine and the next thing you know I'm up to FOUR very viable options for my (frequent) inexpensive taco/burrito cravings.\n\nChipotle obviously has the burrito game on lock. I just won't order one anywhere else, it won't measure up.  El Pollo Loco's grilled chicken is phenomenal, as are their salsas, and Sonora Mesquite Grill has the most amazing Carne Asada I've ever had the pleasure of putting in my mouth, so I'm covered there also. Now, you may be thinking to yourself \"This girl really has it figured it. What void in her life could Rubio's possible fill that she has to add it to an already stellar line up of very well thought out and eloquently presented Mexican casual dining options?\"  To that I say: Fish Tacos.\n\nI'm not saying that Rubio's has the best Fish Tacos in the world. I may be an expert on a lot of things, but sadly Fish Tacos isn't one of them. But Rubios' are good, and their tomatillo salsa is tasty and, as previously mentioned, they carry Coke Zero which is just so ridiculously head and shoulders above Diet Coke I'm surprised its market hasn't been completely cannibalized by now. I guess some people just enjoy barely-carbonated cola beverages that have the aftertaste of battery acid. But I digress.\n\nI'm going to let you guys in on a little secret: Chicken Balsamic and Roasted Veggie Salad.  Grilled chicken (not El Pollo Loco quality, but it's fair), avocado, and roasted veggies over lettuce with a tangy balsamic dressing. A good portion as long as you're not famished, and really quite tasty. Here's the secret: 310 Calories. For the whole thing, none of that \"without dressing, avocado, chicken, or anything that tastes good\" bull (I'm looking at you Subway).  I like to dip the chicken in tomatillo salsa, which might add like 5 calories to the deal, but I'm okay with it because I'm still saving about 400 calories which can now be put towards a more noble purpose: Booze! So, Rubio's, take a seat in the line up. If for the sake of the booze and the booze alone, you've earned it.", "business_id": "edjCywtqffQ8__vM7POZbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ArvjnHPJyq4WQT1f5fH6OQ", "review_id": "Iaz3tpQ9vkuD4UCoT-7s_w", "text": "I'm here way too often, more than I'd like to admit.\n\nMy boyfriend and I love the food. We love the staff.\n\nIt's not always easy taking our picky a** orders. And, they always get them right with a smile.\n\nNot too long ago we were by the location on Ray Rd.\nWe decided not to go just because we love this location far too much to \"cheat\".\n\nWe're always at comfort here and leave with a satisfied tummy.", "business_id": "edjCywtqffQ8__vM7POZbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9SZBVZ-mxebOVa1BlWFtWw", "review_id": "ARXMxTQYQUVESTRtk9YZRg", "text": "J and I are fans of the Fish Tacos here.  And we usually only go on Tuesday when they're $1.50 a piece. Dinner for the 2 of us for under $9.00, not too shabby!!!  \n\nJ is a fan of the hot carrots they have at the salsa bar. It usually never fails when I go, I'm scavenging for the last few slices from the two containers. So I casually mentioned, \"You know, you guys should have a separate container just for carrots!\" The lady informed me that they do not make their hot carrots (I was under the impression they did), but that they come from a can that has both the chilis and carrots. She then said, \"Let me go open a new can and get you some.\" Sweet!!! Well, more like HOT!! :) \n\nArcadia Rubio's, you're a-okay in my book!  Especially on Taco Tuesdays! :)", "business_id": "edjCywtqffQ8__vM7POZbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aerUnfhmnNYiazVrK5jcaQ", "review_id": "QgurEjvFoUhK7deJsPqOjw", "text": "I love Rubios! I have only had a few things here, but I have recently been getting the Grilled Veggie Burrito and it has been salivatingly delicious each time, so I have praise it. If you want something meatless, yet savory, this burrito hits the spot. You also gotta love the salsa bar.", "business_id": "edjCywtqffQ8__vM7POZbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "8p4at4zdzCpueAmSBaorZA", "review_id": "spgzsdwRLxSEaQyOfYWP9w", "text": "This is the best Rubio's in town.  The employees and management are so friendly and accommodating.   I am on the Hcg diet and they work with me to make things I can eat.  Every time I am in Old Town for an appointment I make sure it is around lunch time so I can go to this Rubio's.   The place is very clean and they seem to be very happy working here.  Shout out to Steven, he is really nice to all customers.", "business_id": "edjCywtqffQ8__vM7POZbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tTQwXGXwGrcEnrJ4gziGAg", "review_id": "CT8oDEBzEZMEgP95atlllw", "text": "I am a big fan of fish tacos, some people cringe at the thought, but that's because they have never had a fish taco from here. Rubio's by far has the best fish taco, it is absolutely delicious. After 2:30 pm on Tuesday is \"Taco Tuesday\" and fish taco's are $1.50/ea.", "business_id": "edjCywtqffQ8__vM7POZbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J3I2NClEbD1Xr8lOdjxlqQ", "review_id": "2gY1lTnOfMxu4pj9tralfQ", "text": "this is another one of those check-in Nag reminders.  So, I'll write something up.  I don't eat fish, but my wife does, and she loves the fish taco's here.  Kids usually get a burrito of some sort, I get the salad with chicken strips on it.  First, the good.  Love the salsa bar.  It's always fresh and there are plenty of condiments.  The chips are always good, light, salty, not greasy - they should give you more though.  They serve beer here!  And they serve Mexican beers, another plus.  (now the bad) My salad, however, was pretty much industrial-quality.  The lettuce was not fresh, the chicken, I dunno, I actually don't want to think about where it came from.  there was some sort of chipotle-ranch dressing on some of the leaves, but not enough to make an impression.  I spiced it up with some salsa and marinated carrots from the salsa bar - that really helped to add some flavor.  My youngest had a kids meal that included a churro.  I've never had one of those, so I took a bite.  It was like a giant stick of cinnamon-flavored licorice - as in cinnamony, sugary, gummy and chewy all at the same time, with an aftertaste of pre-fabrication that left me feeling kinda like I don't wanna do that again.  \n\nThe dining room is clean, the staff is nice, and they try to play the beach-cantina vibe, but in the end, it's fast food and this Rubios is more than likely just like that Rubios, except in a different zip code.", "business_id": "edjCywtqffQ8__vM7POZbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u51Y4YnhAbWn0nghijc2dw", "review_id": "vSYfOnEcmjh6Gk9Ut3gCTQ", "text": "Usually I am a fried chicken kind of guy, but today, I had a taste for something different, so I decided to try Rubio's. The food was great, but the prices were a little high. I will certainly go back, just not every day, given these prices.", "business_id": "edjCywtqffQ8__vM7POZbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PpmLlVUWgZNvKhTKaO_Gdw", "review_id": "NlyTvRo4l7YGUTvCYS5STg", "text": "Perfect shrimp tacos. Great flavors. Very inexpensive. Nice break from baja fresh and chipotle. Flavors are more authentic mexican. We went back twice we liked it so much.", "business_id": "edjCywtqffQ8__vM7POZbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zGz5NI4sscO4_6YYH-qVtA", "review_id": "HBkNNDOes21zccXvQQjpKg", "text": "I never eat here. I ate at Rubio's once many years ago and hadn't been back because I thought it was ho-hum. I had some Free Taco cards and I'm glad they took them, they were a little old. No expiration on the cards, no catches, just FREE TACO.\n    I ordered 4 tacos. They have a new Ono Taco which is mango habanero! I tried a free half taco in line from the gal. I liked it so much I ordered two! The flavor was huge, but the size a bit small for the retail price. I ate one Ono Taco in a few bites. Rubios has definitely ramped it up since I was in last. For those who don't know, when in Hawaii, \"ono\" is the word for scrumptious when describing food. Ono char siu pork was the order of the day when I was a kid visiting my friend there. I also ordered two fish especial tacos. Delicious with the avocado. The winning accents came from the salsa bar! The two dark salsas were COMPLETE FLAVOR WIN. Smokey chile sauces will always win me over, so glad they had those and not some boring jar-like salsa. I was hoping for some pico salsa, but they didn't have any there. Anyway with four tacos I left full. Maybe you're thinking \"You SHOULD be full after four, you pig!\" Yeah. Indulge yourself when possible and practical, I say!\nRetail price for all 4 including tax was over $15! Ouchies! Flavor explosion, but pricey. That's OK, I don't expect that for cheap, but if I were to make a $10 choice I might choose Chipotle or Qdoba ($8 for a full-on deluxe burrito) or Pei Wei. Glad this was a free lunch. I would say go to Rubios if you have a coupon, don't pay full-on retail. Looks like a previous reviewer says there's a Tuesday deal? Here it is:\nAfter 2:30 pm on Tuesday is \"Taco Tuesday\" and fish tacos are $1.50 each.", "business_id": "edjCywtqffQ8__vM7POZbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jdfiORh60zOH7ERQ44WgFA", "review_id": "YVNAdtocX6YardyG51SCDg", "text": "We go here often for an after-church lunch. There are several families who go, and some of the kids don't like the food here, but Rubio's is kind enough to let us bring in food from other restaurants. This is a huge point in their favor.\n\nThe food is quite good, really. I love the fish tacos, and the chipotle salsa is fabulous! The service is efficient. I love the decor-lots of blues and greens, but it is a chain, so it's not really artsy or surprising.\n\nAll in all, a nice place for a good meal!", "business_id": "edjCywtqffQ8__vM7POZbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zfysCL-0uQNCWdGvzZ6QWA", "review_id": "vx5EKiz7IrPhfKrvRzpJxg", "text": "This is the best Rubio's I have been to. \n\nThe standard good:\nTacos- steak, chicken, grilled fish, breaded fish, shrimp, all yummy\nIce cold beer\nHelp yourself to the Salsa Bar with fresh cut lemons, limes, and jalepe\u00f1os, too.\n\nThis location's extra goodness:\nCute Tiki patio...huge lighted tiki umbrella, and at least one other smaller tiki umbrella. I forget to take pix a lot, sorry! \nExceptional customer service- especially the two dark hair young women. The cashier and the expo girl worked very well together. They served food to customers, kept everything clean, were quick and efficient during the lunch rush and did everything with a smile. I wish I knew their names to mention.\n\nTry the new mango habenero ono taco! \n\nGood place if you have children.", "business_id": "edjCywtqffQ8__vM7POZbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DJzbBORAJjTiTzFCEdoMQQ", "review_id": "hXxn-8VXNyB6iGsR-gcVMA", "text": "I love this Rubio's! The staff here is really nice and remembers you if you're here often enough. The food is always fresh. Taco Tuesdays ($1.50 for a fish taco) is amazing! The salsa is fresh, the food is great, and the staff seems like they actually care if you're having a good experience. I've been to local restaurants and gotten fish tacos that weren't as good as the ones at Rubio's. Plus they have beer. Go and get some!", "business_id": "edjCywtqffQ8__vM7POZbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "die-1gtgzw5KcyUjKo-VSg", "review_id": "Lja59qcfnkyiep-detRBFQ", "text": "Extremely disappointed.  I have frequented this Rubio's for years.  \n\nOn my last visit there ever, I  watched every second of the near Halloween horror:  my carry out order was brought to another table, to an elderly couple who were obviously dining in.  When the front counter guy asked if they were carrying out, they said they didn't care.  \n\nI watched them open the carry out boxes.  I watched them take the boxes to the salsa counter.  I watched them take a bite from the boxes.  I watched them shut the boxes when the counter guy realized that he brought them the wrong order when their order was finally ready and called out at the front counter.  \n\nI WATCHED IN HORROR AS HE RAN OVER TO THEIR TABLE AND TOLD THEM THAT THEY RECEIVED THE WRONG ORDER, AND HE CLOSED  THEIR BOXES AND BROUGHT THEM TO MY TABLE AND HANDED THEM TO ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\n\nI was.....horrified.  I was in shock.  I said:  um, I'm not taking that if they put stuff on it, and I know they put stuff on it and took a bite.  \n \nThe counter guy opened up the box and said, I don't see any stuff on it.  it is fine.\nHe closed the box and handed it back to me.  \n \nAnother customer walked passed me and I glanced at him in horror, hoping to get some kind of compassion and sympathy.  He stared back at me with no emotion.\n \nI turned to the counter guy and said, I really don't want to take the boxes if they put stuff on it.  He says, I don't see that they put anything on it.  It's fine.  And he laughed.  It doesn't matter to me if he laughed at me or thought it was funny, but it was NOT funny.\n \nI walk out of the store DAZED and IN SHOCK with the two boxes.  \n \nNever in my life, even in the dirtiest grossest restaurant have I blatantly experienced anything like this.\n \nWhen I got home, I opend the box to microwave the hell out of the plates thinking I would give it to my dogs;  and there was a foot long hair EMBEDDED across both tacos which I slowly pulled out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!AGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! \n \nI can not even make this S*IT UP!!!!!!!\n \nI will never, ever go back there ever again.  Good luck suckers.  I hope you take your Cipro. You get what you pay for.   Never ever again.  \n \nThe only plus was that it was free taco weekend, and the counter guy gave me a free taco, which I threw away after gagging pulling out the embedded hair.  \n \nFor years, the service was friendly and excellent.  What happened?  :(\n \nI'm on my way to Baja Loco.", "business_id": "edjCywtqffQ8__vM7POZbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "T70B3fDF7LHWntNWlYwhhA", "review_id": "KaCw26SyXoDDbXPWHEKp0A", "text": "When I used to work in downtown Phoenix, I would sometimes make the drive out to 44th and Indian School just to get me some fish tacos. The staff is pretty friendly here, it's a large space with a great patio, and clean! \n\nWhile I have a wealth of Mexican to choose from in AZ, I really do love Rubios, chain or not. I've been going to them all over the Valley since they first started opening. Solid menu, cheap, and satisfying. Love their salsa bar. $1.50 fish tacos, burros under $5, mmmmmm.", "business_id": "edjCywtqffQ8__vM7POZbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f_SH_7Hg1WFKCL4JJeAMQQ", "review_id": "OaPVw65ICc6SqZCv39Xf0Q", "text": "The food is good, the service is okay. \n\nIt's good if you want some cheap food that isn't terrible, but in the area I think there is definitley some better mexican good. \n\nI don't like the chicken they use, so I try to avoid anything with that on their menu!", "business_id": "edjCywtqffQ8__vM7POZbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wNqwKWaRjClmcKsoJJRFow", "review_id": "ey7UjeXrMNud4M-mKMURpw", "text": "Fish Tacos go against everything mi abuelita from East L.A. would have stood for. \"Who puts fish in a taco, mi hijo?\" she would have said. But sometimes I'm just jonesin' for some I can't help but jump in my car to pick some up (with flour tortillas)\nThey're just so tasty. \n\nOther times I'm in the mood for a carne asada quesadilla. The steak is a little dry but it goes well with the sour cream guacamole and pico de gallo that it's served with. I love me some of their roasted chipotle sauce too.\n\nThe service here is always friendly and efficient. The parking in the strip mall they're at can be hit or miss but it's worth it.", "business_id": "edjCywtqffQ8__vM7POZbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oofth6_3PyfQiqCa26dUsQ", "review_id": "aqNVcE2wsZaKV_tp3aVg7w", "text": "This is a great place to grab a quick meal or pick up dinner or your way home.  It's fast, not too expensive, and the good tastes good.", "business_id": "edjCywtqffQ8__vM7POZbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OSgPbiTGuoqlCkaWgekjbg", "review_id": "CiQ3Oktv8gDVi6psj-a1XQ", "text": "I came here for the fish tacos... but likely won't be back. I prefer mine lightly battered and these were pretty heavily breaded and fried. The first two bites didn't even have fish in them, just breading. They do have different varieties, so maybe some of the other kinds are better?", "business_id": "edjCywtqffQ8__vM7POZbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VANMruDkKJpcZTDPQj-H0g", "review_id": "XAB37eNvZPy44L2qbrrm_g", "text": "The food is consistently fresh and delicious.", "business_id": "edjCywtqffQ8__vM7POZbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DghMl81bONCh5ELnrgn4Fw", "review_id": "0AFdd3fnVYeu5Wjkl7OHDA", "text": "Far from authentic but fish taco Tuesdays is money well spent. Especially since their only $1.25. I usually get about 4 fish taco's on flour tortilla's with extra onions. I pour on their delicious hot salsa from the 4 option salsa bar and go to town. I have tasted their specialty shrimp burrito's and if it wasn't for the price, I would order it more often. For now, my wallet thanks me.", "business_id": "edjCywtqffQ8__vM7POZbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hfB5Aa8euV8dM0YvP_iLhA", "review_id": "kROcxNMNMMElfs30-ilcOA", "text": "Went for the first time not long ago, which is crazy because I'm obsessed with fish tacos. One of my good friends always talks them up but I just never got around to going. Grilled fish taco was great as was the orange shrimp salad. Quick for take out, reasonably priced, good service. I liked the little salsa bar too always a plus. I'll be going back!", "business_id": "edjCywtqffQ8__vM7POZbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0Y9zvW6EY6Tg3bgORqzg9g", "review_id": "7EdnAkjXr9rPTt8w0lKznA", "text": "I'm a huge fan and love this place, every time I come in I'm alway greeted by my name with a smile from everyone. Especially Lorena. She knows my order by heart and and is always super friendly. The food is always fresh and delicious. It's no wonder I come so often;) thank you Lorena for always making my experience great!", "business_id": "edjCywtqffQ8__vM7POZbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "M26BEcQ7JbW48pHfcm9kVA", "text": "Happy National Guacamole Day!\n\nI'm a huge guac fan, so being that today really is National Guac Day, I knew I had to \"get me some.\" Despite a crazy work schedule and very limited time, I made it happen with a quick visit to Rubio's!\n\nSure, they are a chain, but I do love their fast casual style, friendly employees, salsa bar, and best of all, great selection and quality food considering the prices.  I got myself a salad with shrimp, a large guac and chips to share with the fam, and a kids meal for my son... \n\nNot only was the food delicious, but the kids meal is a great deal.  For under $5, the meal includes your choice of entree (chicken quesadilla was my choice today), your choice of side (from applesauce, chips, beans or rice), a churro, and a small drink.  \n\nEverything was a hit at my house, and I won't hesitate to return to Rubio's sooner than later when I'm in the mood for a quick fix of Mexican!", "business_id": "edjCywtqffQ8__vM7POZbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4DtBamDdmuYGozIHJN9cig", "review_id": "5PXn111hn1vrrLHVf1lTuA", "text": "Service here is always friendly, and it's a pleasant place that offers a lot of fish for the buck. Go for fish over lobster or shrimp, as you get more food for the buck, and it tastes good going down. Plus, salsa bar! They've added dessert, and the coconut-lime bars are really good. Not so good is the sangria, which has a strange cardboard background taste.\n\nWhy two stars? Well, it doesn't taste so good coming back up. Five hours later, it all did, and the problem lasted for 24 hours. That matches food poisoning with that meal as the source. It's too bad, as I enjoyed the meal while it was happening, but this is a risk I wouldn't take again.", "business_id": "edjCywtqffQ8__vM7POZbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2FieblZEr3JCmBWo37HfmA", "review_id": "_zm_rbcDRMuJ6aYifgbGng", "text": "It's been a while since i've been to a Rubio's mainly because the closest one to me is 187miles away! So I went to this location and the girl who served me was Lorena. She greeted me as I walked in and was ready to serve me in 30secs. I had trouble ordering because what I wanted wasn't on the board. (Mesquite Shrimp tacos) I mentioned that I didn't see it and she told me it was no longer on the menu but she could still make it for me! She charged me accordingly and i had exactly what i came for in a matter of 5 minutes! Thanks to the friendly staff and quick service!", "business_id": "edjCywtqffQ8__vM7POZbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "kffxYQVQsEpF1DVlQlcGCg", "review_id": "epSJK2RFuzvqBTdYzaxMLg", "text": "Alright ,so I have been here a time or two. Maybe about 20 times to be exact.\nEvery time I have ever been here, I have never been dissapointed.\nThis place is great!\nThe food is great, the service is good and fast.\nThe place is spotlessly clean. They seem to always be busy.\nThey are busy I am sure because,everyone feels the way that I do.\nThis place is great!\nI really like all the different salas they offer and you can have as much as you like!\nThank you Rubios for always being delish! As well as always being fresh and having really great tasting fish tacos.", "business_id": "edjCywtqffQ8__vM7POZbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4D4UzEOu-QG4-jkyfynhPQ", "review_id": "xcl662w3cxlyYQV0iS1miw", "text": "Tonight we were hungry and wanted to try something new\nRubios interior is really cute and reminded me of Taco Cabana\nThe cashier really made our entire experience great\nShe helped us with menu options and she was very talkative\nShe made it fun and very helpful at the same time\nShe is a great employee\nI wish I had gotten her name but she is a young lady\nWe really enjoyed the food that we got and I was very surprised\nI also really liked the chili/salsa bar \nI love chili\n\nI will return to Rubio's", "business_id": "edjCywtqffQ8__vM7POZbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QbGzkxNe6KIuQKJfwvzE2A", "review_id": "5K8Lp2OelNAVgN3BZiuGjA", "text": "Visiting Phoenix from the East Coast, I wanted to savor some authentic West Coast fish tacos.  When I asked where I could find the best, I was pointed to Rubio's. Wow!  I knew with my first bite that I had found heaven!  I had the Original and my hubby had the Especial.  Both were very yummy!  If you're looking for great fish tacos, look no further than Rubio's. \n\nThe service was great, the restaurant was clean, parking was easily accessible, and the prices were very reasonable. Can't ask for anything more!", "business_id": "edjCywtqffQ8__vM7POZbw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nNpUwggFVFWbD9G55t5xXA", "review_id": "6ee6-wclv6lUiAeDSlSa4Q", "text": "I would be very very cautious of this company.  I was contacted to start work through them.  They actually did not have any work.  They don't talk with the companies that they are supposed to work with, instead just leave you hanging with no explanation (or offer you another job hundreds of miles away from home.   Never again!", "business_id": "RZyZyKpXO84amdR1Gg8tuQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YoKENFIFRbGURGBEhEd2Dg", "review_id": "sZvfvbdaAGxxVhtttaESAQ", "text": "Stay far away from this company. You will waste countless hours on endless paperwork, forms, tests and still never get a straight answer about being able to go out and cover shifts. Been on the registry 5 weeks and not one shift. They use several different phone numbers from the west coast and southwest region and seem to pride themselves on it. The number you dial might be long distance, but the person you are talking to is probably sitting right inside the Phoenix Office. Also, their office is no longer on 44th st. It is on 30th st and Camelback.", "business_id": "RZyZyKpXO84amdR1Gg8tuQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uJB6CgbGdkD_Rv7OFo2VlQ", "review_id": "RMvVKpm9Zl4vyoQoMYDSkQ", "text": "I am nurse who tried to get a job with them and they said they would return my call multiple times, but never did. Just from those two interactions I decided to prevent any future headaches. They seem disorganized, and passed me off to multiple people. Last I heard a nurse case manager with pediatrics and geriatric background willing to work weekends was in high demand....", "business_id": "RZyZyKpXO84amdR1Gg8tuQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PyMLrlO81VPKrAtYvESPmQ", "review_id": "83IoCPD2DTviAzTB1UFD1Q", "text": "This company has moved but never changed their address on their website.  Their new address is 3131 E. Camelback Road, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ  85016. Their phone number is 602-508-1883.  They are located at 32nd Street and Camelback.", "business_id": "RZyZyKpXO84amdR1Gg8tuQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "SYb1tpWN2_L029FSnAYXBQ", "review_id": "tJASJPbfTYaLwxybfeHOVg", "text": "The mere thoughts of a barbershop have me reminiscing to the days of my youth, when I had to sit on the booster seat to have my hair cut by Amazio. Amazio is either very old or dead by now, and the vision of an octogenarians with scissors is what comes to mind when I visualize me walking into a barbershop today. Not so at V's Barbershop. I tripped on V's when I was looking for someone to shine my shoes. It turns out that in addition to a fine haircut, V's will include a complimentary shoe shine included in the price of your haircut.  Mr. K, the the one issue I had with your review was you left out some of the extras included in your haircut, like the steam towel, massage, shaving cream trim and razor finish.\n\nV's has now opened another location down by the new AJ's in Chandler next to AJ's on Chandler Heights Rd, so it is now my home town barber shop. My shoes couldn't be happier!", "business_id": "byzQuxKTO8huhkPTTsTWoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "mF3VUdKq6kR-MXaFaRfzQg", "review_id": "Y2-Fkavv9MKfwqjveC4OtQ", "text": "Old school, classic feel. I searched high and low for the type of barbershop you see in the movies where the mobsters are getting the shave and shoeshine. I finally found it in V's. \n\nThey actually do the shave with a straight blade and the hot towel and shoeshine are complimentary with your cut. I would reccomend V's to any guy looking for a good cut in an atmoshpere where you feel like a local magnate in the community.", "business_id": "byzQuxKTO8huhkPTTsTWoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "P828sX-WbKmwehgh4xqwYw", "review_id": "vMAGEVFXyznekajfz-cnJg", "text": "This would be a nice place to hang out even if you weren't getting your hair did.  Manly wood paneling, flat screen TV showing some interesting sporting event, and some friendly young Eastern European men to make small talk with- but it's even better because these guys have some mad hair cutting skilz and their straight razor shave is super smooth.  Do the hot towel and you're a fan too.", "business_id": "byzQuxKTO8huhkPTTsTWoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 6, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "QKW7sYPWPSsIcWqSiDzChQ", "review_id": "TQUv1qcQ2mgdkSSk2edGag", "text": "in a tv land, far far away\nway back when,  black and white days\nthere was a town, called Mayberry\ncatchy theme song, i'd whistle, thee\nand in that town, there was a place\nwhere men would gather, every day\nand shoot the shit,  get a shave\nchew the fat, rant and rave\ngomer, emmit, earnest t\nbass,  and barney, deputy\nfife, the sheriff, and his boy\nopie,  all hung out at floyds\nfloyd, the barber, cut and styled\notis, the drunk, goober pyle\nhoward sprague, the hillbillies\nthat walked the square, of RFD\nthings have changed, a lot, since then\nbut there's still barber shops, and when\ni want a hair cut, i go to V's\nchat it up,  with nodari \nigor, rony, and the other\nukraine, bela-russian, barbers,\nneighbors, friends, all gather there\ncuts are good, prices, fair\nmakes me think back, black and white\nrabbit ears and sister fights\nmore than, forty years ago\nand I wonder, where time goes\nas i sit, and watch my son\ngenerations, one by one\nsitting in a, barbers chair\nshine my shoes, cut his hair\nnew born, thirteen years ago\nand wondering, where the time goes\nand wondering, where the time goes.....", "business_id": "byzQuxKTO8huhkPTTsTWoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AzyXVB8VnrhB14TV2xnh3g", "review_id": "hguSOoyyBWNiRMNcgj_q0A", "text": "Why would anyone ever go to supercuts, greatclips, or anything like those places when you could come to V's.  This is the barbershop your grandfather told you about.  Well, with the exception that they have small lcd tv's at each chair.  Not that you would need them though since the barbers are all great to talk to should you feel like a little convo with a haircut.", "business_id": "byzQuxKTO8huhkPTTsTWoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "WquqU5s77m7O3-DpkZErYg", "review_id": "hE_g2ZYhQS9g7n0by8VJZQ", "text": "Don't think that there is a better establishment to get a cut, shave, and shine in one spot.  Kills a ton of time if you are getting ready for a big appointment or event.\n\nThis is a great spot for a traditional cut and shave.  A true BARBERSHOP.  I truly feel like a man when I step foot in V's.  It smells of man, there are sports on the tube, and men's magazines.  I feel at home, rather than at a Salon where I feel everyone is looking at me funny and I am doing something out of place.\n\nMy biggest issue with V's right now is the addition of a busy restaurant (Arcadia Tavern) has left no parking spots.  I have an issue driving around for a parking spot to go and eat dinner, let alone for a drop by hair cut.  It is making me change times for hair cuts from my usual post work (5:30 to 6 pm) to sometime in the afternoon and heading back into the office afterward.  Oh well, I can cope.", "business_id": "byzQuxKTO8huhkPTTsTWoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 17, "useful": 10, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "du6KeE54IFbPiXpU3LOd1g", "review_id": "3mul46U6bISmzwH4nb1WBA", "text": "I was at the club the other morning, grooming myself after my workout (you know, much like lions and monkeys...picking off the tic's and lice, smoothing my fur using saliva, etc.:-) and I thought to myself, \"I need a haircut:-)\n\nBTW, if I can just digress for a moment...I see things at the club that no person should ever be subjected to...this particular morning was no different...an 85 year old, Grandpa Jones look alike, standing naked at one of the sinks, one leg up on the counter and shaving \"himself\" in places that I had trouble believing that anyone other him would care about...you just can't \"un-see\" that kind of thing:(\n\nIf that describes you...please, for the love of god...go into a shower stall or something...I was blinded from seeing this and I spent the next twenty minutes stumbling along, asking for someone to just put me out of my misery, before I managed to grope my way into a shower and boil myself:)\n\nAnyway...I still needed a haircut...(or, I needed to reform my band from 1970...we played a very ragged version of \"House of the Rising Sun\"...and that's about all we played:)\n\nThese days, my choice for sartorial reconstruction is V's Barber Shop...I used to go to Great Clips, but V's  has won me back and won me back for good:)\n\nThis location is everything I want in a great barber shop...a manly experience that simply cannot be duplicated at a \"salon\":)\n\nNowhere near enough testosterone in any salon...even the unisex Super Clips and Great Cut's:)\n\nThat's not the case at V's...it's all testosterone, all the time:)\n\nThe barbers are all barbers...they may be stylists too, but first and foremost, they are barbers...they know how to cut hair for men and they know how to chat with guys like the great barbers I used to frequent in San Francisco and Portland.\n\nLots of sports to talk about (and flat panel TV's with ESPN on at every station), plenty of magazines to read while I'm waiting for my call to action (and not a Cosmo or Vogue in sight:) and tons of wood paneling and manly smells (I mean witch hazel, talcum powder, etc....not \"pull my finger\" manly smells:)\n\nAnd, most importantly, they cut my hair correctly...all of the barbers and any of the barbers at V's do a good job...they cut my hair right...as right as my poor misshapen head will allow:)\n\nThat's important to me, because (as I might have mentioned before), I'm not a \"classically handsome\" man...I'm a little bit \"quirky looking\"...and a decent haircut helps:)\n\nI'm pretty sure that a good haircut is the only thing that keeps the Beautiful Carin from second guessing herself and the (possibly drunken) decision making that led her to select me as her husband (no one ever believes that she proposed to me...I can't believe it myself...but that was a great haircut that I was sporting that day! :-)\n\nSo I'm back at V's and I'm happy to swing by and get my \"ears lowered\" (a colloquialism that I suppose is lost in the mists of time) and talk football and golf and chicks and other guy stuff with my buddies at V's:)\n\nAnd if you need one, there are even post or pre-haircut cocktails available next door at the Arcadia Tavern...and believe me, sometimes quite a bit of alcohol is required to forget the horrors I've seen in the locker room at the Village:)\n\n\"Involuntary Shudder\"...", "business_id": "byzQuxKTO8huhkPTTsTWoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "b927p9pWxM9EYoNr_6PxYQ", "review_id": "Ci37rXGbsTRESZt1hf0Cjw", "text": "When I was in college down at U of A some fraternity brothers and I stumbled across an old fashioned barber who finished off a good cut with a straight edge razor shave and hot towel. Ever since then any other haircut doesn't compare. \n\nSo I move up to Scottsdale and get turned onto V's Barbershop by my new boss. He had been going there forever so the day he took me it was like a right of passage, the good ole' boys you know the Italian Mafia....well here it is the Russian Mafia. \n\nI got recommended to Rony he runs the second chair as you walk in, that was three years ago and I haven't got a haircut from anyone since. Rony is a great barber. He remembers your cut, style, and birthday and has one of the largest client portfolios I have ever heard of. If your in a rush and dire need of a cut Rony will fit you in staying late or coming in early. The guys in there are great, the customer service is excellent and you get that old school feel. \n\nYes it is located next to a busy restaurant with Arcadia Tavern but they do help you out with free valet. If you are looking for a good haircut go to V's on Indian School and ask for Rony.", "business_id": "byzQuxKTO8huhkPTTsTWoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3TGup17SCV6uHsifmTKirg", "review_id": "WSWfmMX5cfN-KkPiXUaluA", "text": "This is the barbershop I've always been looking for, but didn't know still existed.  I'd been going to my wife's salon (where they say they cut men's hair too) for far too long, when one day I decided I couldn't take it any more.  I tried many other places before finding V's, but I'll never stray again.  The barbers are friendly, ESPN is always on, and the hair cut is always right.", "business_id": "byzQuxKTO8huhkPTTsTWoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uBp2Jmip2qXQ0iWHUDY9sQ", "review_id": "RvOMi8qf1S0KneGLvoqfNw", "text": "I've been visiting V's on and off since they first opened in 1999. For a while I thought that I needed to pay a Scottsdale stylist big bucks to cut my hair but as I get older I've come back to the realization that a good barber is all I need.\n\nI'm not sure why I ever strayed because I've never had a bad haircut at V's. I've gotten a shave here as well, although I tend to think a straight razor shave is overrated, and I also really appreciate the fact that they offer a shoeshine service. In fact I've stopped in many times just to have a polish put on when I'm headed to an interview or an important meeting.\n\nCurrently I'm working in California so I only get back to Phoenix about one weekend a month, but if I can make it work, I try and hit up V's to get my haircut.\n\nToday I took my two boys with me so we could all get our haircuts. As always the atmosphere was great and the service was excellent. It's fun to see all the other fathers with their sons and I know that when I move back to Arizona permanently this will become a regular event for my children and I.\n\nIf you need a great place to get your haircut, get a shave, get your shoes shined or just to hang out with the guys, head over to V's - you won't regret it!", "business_id": "byzQuxKTO8huhkPTTsTWoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BHsHX6muz8Cd8ZvVqGIQfg", "review_id": "u5xUuEKG7UgI5_NA7JU61A", "text": "I don't give five stars to anything, but I have had a myriad of barbers who ranged from mediocre to horrible. The first time I walked into V's, I knew that I wasn't going to stop getting work done here. The atmosphere is clean, professional, and bloody quiet enough for a conversation to be held. This is the perfect place to get a haircut in peace before going on my manly duties for the day. \n\n\nGo see Nodari. Jesus, this guy's a freak of nature with a razor in his hand.", "business_id": "byzQuxKTO8huhkPTTsTWoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "GrSixRnGIxNUJ1Cn5DNX9A", "review_id": "if6fAVVcUOznK3AqYyTTgg", "text": "Because men deserve more then just a 'haircut'.  There's no shame in a little pampering every now and again and this is the place to get it done.  This cadre of mostly Russian hair craftsmen are efficient, to the point, and very good at what they do.  Ariel, up at Kierland, is the closest thing that a barber can get to being a maestro.  \n\nMy only complaint is that their loyalty program is pretty much nonexistent.  They tout it and I have given them my email.  But in my 8+ years of going they have never sent me even the smallest promotion or discount.", "business_id": "byzQuxKTO8huhkPTTsTWoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0HBf54JUFvECMs7IjaZJYQ", "review_id": "-WqjXv9lkijInSTuHKADtQ", "text": "I have a curly-haired redheaded toddler.  We call him the Ginga Ninja.  Thus far, getting him a haircut has been an exercise in incredible patience on the part of the barber/hairdresser, and V's Barbershop exceeded my expectations. \n\nV's Barbershop is light, open, and inviting.  Several staff members were visible as soon as we walked in, and we were immediately greeted and placed with a barber.   The Ginga Ninja was immediately uncomfortable, and our barber settled in, completely unfazed by Toddler Freakout.  A woman (sorry I can't remember your name!) staff member brought us a Tootsie Pop, and that simple, singular act of brilliance helped so much.  \n\nOur boy was still ridiculously upset, but between the professionalism of the barber, the ingenuity of the staff, and a whole lot of baby restraint, we got it done, and he looks awesome.\n\nI left V's Barbershop in awe of their skills, comforting environment, and attention to detail.  I will easily recommend them!", "business_id": "byzQuxKTO8huhkPTTsTWoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EJaoDaba5ew7Pr1r8fT4NQ", "review_id": "ge6fqHvve480_sohkmjfAw", "text": "What a great place for the men in our lives, whether big or small. My son had his first haircut today and Diane took care of the business. Prepared to have him not wanting to cooperate, she switched the tv to Nick and made him play.  This place has the great barber chairs and has a great musky smell. They sell giftcards and so a great gift for the male in your life. At the end they gave my son a certificate for completing his first haircut.", "business_id": "byzQuxKTO8huhkPTTsTWoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QDFF87mFaSCr3AUAumKdmQ", "review_id": "hLVTB3XpxQ9NXbzI9sXstg", "text": "I love this place, always inviting, quiet to have a conversation, great atmosphere and good people! I cannot say enough about my barber Alex, he is the man! I have been coming to see him for several months now and will not go anyplace else! He does an immaculate job with his haircut and is a freak of nature with a razor!!!  You can tell he knows what he is doing from how quick and precise he is. He is a great guy to talk you and has alot of great stories from the country from which he immigrated. The price is awesome, only $21, and that includes a perfect cut, styling, razor shave of the neck, sideburns, ears etc, and a cold/ hot  face towel wrap and a great back massage! \nIf you are a guy who has gone through a myriad of barbers, never finding that one, or did, but was just mediocre then you can stop looking with Alex. If your a guy who is extremely particular about your hair, you will not be disappointed! \n\n**Parking is less than to be desired since it is located right next to Arcadia Tavern, so you might need to valet (complimentary) or park across the street. Saturdays are really busy so if you choose to walk in prepare to wait a few, otherwise I would always call to make an appt first.", "business_id": "byzQuxKTO8huhkPTTsTWoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MbwBoE49gihlH4NEP5UX4w", "review_id": "nHRnmm6fxpKCvZ-JfUeQ0w", "text": "A joy from start to finish!  I have a pretty intense Jew-fro, and barbers sometimes make me feel guilty for making their lives difficult. Nodari cut my hair, and he was super nice and gave me a fantastic cut.  Plus, the hot towel and the little back massage device at the end were lovely touches.  And at $21, you can't beat the price.  I would never go anywhere else in Phoenix.", "business_id": "byzQuxKTO8huhkPTTsTWoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XJ6CPpeTLPQxyOHcA5jbSw", "review_id": "TAphYSOO1_oJto0L5WckwQ", "text": "Reasonable prices for great service (I'm usually out the door for $26 total).  These guys won't let you sit around too long.  If you want to talk, they'll talk - sports, women, whatever.  If you don't want to converse, then you can watch one of the TVs they have at each chair.\n\nEach regular cut ends with a straight edge shave and hot or cold towel, as well as a quick machine massage.  Good guys here, well worth a few extra bucks over going to Cost Cutters etc.", "business_id": "byzQuxKTO8huhkPTTsTWoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z0_C4HRVvkLkyEsVGGMnkg", "review_id": "ErQfaBF3EpBm4yR9wLkPbA", "text": "Too expensive for a haircut.  Shoe shine?  I am wearing flip flops.  Everyone wanted tips.", "business_id": "byzQuxKTO8huhkPTTsTWoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2HBaogoNJB4RX3cozqBHUw", "review_id": "64dtmjZXZRRFBkAuPU5_JQ", "text": "Love this place. Great haircut and shoe shine. Would recommend.", "business_id": "byzQuxKTO8huhkPTTsTWoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "qBAaWZxyuFnSZU0NzFlNDw", "review_id": "PLxKxfm6mb0I3OtCd22iTQ", "text": "So I heard you could get yours shoes shined here...So I went to check it out.\nI had a pair of Born boots on and brought my Doc Marten MaryJanes .I've had the boots for a few years and wear them just about daily.The MaryJanes get their fair share of play as well and all the scuffs evidence that they are worn.\nNormally,I wouldn't venture into a \"barber shop\",the general vibe being overtly mancave,and not wanting to invade a space as such.\nWell,I got there shortly after they opened for the day,all the barber chairs filled and buzzing.Even so,I was greeted promptly,warmly and genuinely by several staff members.Tim,the staffer that handles the shoe shines greeted me and made me most comfortable as he worked on my boots while chatting happliy all the way.\nIt's more than obvious,he loves what he does and enjoys his working enviroment.\nFor a place I expected to feel out of my element in,everyone made sure to make me feel most welcome.\nAs far as my boots and shoes,they look incredible!\nGot compliments on my boots the rest of the day!\nThank you Tim!\nThank you V's!!!!", "business_id": "byzQuxKTO8huhkPTTsTWoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Cw-PSJBNFtzWvUNeBsLxTQ", "review_id": "b-2mpJfoBAz_f_LYBLFmcg", "text": "I got a gift certificate as a birthday present (and it was cool they offer gift certificates) for a haircut and a shave. Josh was very pleasant and skilled. Though I arrived a little late they didnt give away my appointment. Overall it was a fun experience. They also have a man to get your shoes shined which is very convenient. Unfortunately one cannot get the shoes shined while they get a haircut.  My haircut wasnt even really a proper haircut as I am totally bald, so it was more of a sheep shear. But Josh did make me feel like he put effort into it. \n\nDownside - So you are on the border of Expensive Phoenix and Overly Expensive Scottsdale. $50 for a haircut and a shave. If you want to spend that then this is a great place for you to go. It is very nice inside and the guys are pro's. I usually spend $30 for the same service at 12th St & Northern (12th St. Barbers)  near my house. It is purely a geography thing.\n\nWorse - Parking is a nightmare. They share this extremely small parking lot with a very popular tavern. Parking is across the street at Safeway if it is crowded.", "business_id": "byzQuxKTO8huhkPTTsTWoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nm2sywJHKJ4UjKkEUlgayw", "review_id": "6_3QIv-FRT9c8Q6IjABj6w", "text": "Got a good haircut. Could use some work on communication with the customers.", "business_id": "byzQuxKTO8huhkPTTsTWoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "meADblwH1QBbvsG-YQRrZA", "review_id": "uH-qq49nua9TwkoHu2mh4w", "text": "Not Sure how I keep forgetting to write about this place. V's is a must go for any guy wanting a good haircut at reasonable price, but here is the greatest thing, It is great for my boys as well. \n\nI must admit this place can be busy so we now make appointments before we arrive. Every one I talk to has their favorite barbers but I can tell you me and the boys see Lazzario \"Laz\" or Josh and have never been disappointed.\n\nThey have TV's at every station and will turn on anything you want to watch, this is particularly great for the boys who will watch nickelodeon.\n\nThey do straight Razor shaves and shoe shines as well and always have my American Crew Hair Product in.\n\nKeep up the good work!", "business_id": "byzQuxKTO8huhkPTTsTWoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CWLkJDeSq88UA2-Hxyoyjg", "review_id": "2JniYZFq_1XVc9pW0Tm2fw", "text": "V's barbershop is awesome. The shop is very clean and the staff greeted me right away. I made an appointment over the phone and they sat me down right away even though i was a little early. Its got a nice old school vibe and they had south park on the tv which was a nice touch. \n\nI received the best haircut I've had in ages. I saw a barber named Josh who had been recommended for his skills. Josh worked very fast which made me a little nervous at first because I've had a lot of disappointing haircuts at other places across the country but I can easily say I will be a regular here and I highly recommend V's and Josh for his excellent work.", "business_id": "byzQuxKTO8huhkPTTsTWoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "zxuq7MORAKtQL6b6LCxojg", "review_id": "QnfuILP3viE9oXbssfxamg", "text": "Look good, feel good. Right? Right. V's Barbershop did not disappoint in the least bit. According to my mental tally of top five haircuts, this one ranks second in my long career of barbershoppering. Well done, you've received a new loyal customer.\n\nKuddos to Josh for his fine attention to detail with the fades!\n\nA tip to everyone out there. Please wash your hair before going to the barber out of respect for the staff. No one wants to finger through greasy, vermin ridden hair.", "business_id": "byzQuxKTO8huhkPTTsTWoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o7pSN6b_zcqVswzqlA--tw", "review_id": "2dwobAQLRLSrkJQOcA_E6Q", "text": "These guys are really really good!!!\n\nComing from San Francisco , I tried and seen most barbershops but these guys are very impressive. The hot towel shave is a must! \n\nAlex really took care of me, he was very patient and took his time. I highly recommend him. \n\nThey use great product ( art of shaving) and everything is clean and organized. They are a little pricy but we are talking about your face here!", "business_id": "byzQuxKTO8huhkPTTsTWoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "scRYYZ4f3tsRUyHjg6-07Q", "review_id": "wtFIdGIuG97xNxKrV7X9AA", "text": "Super affordable and amazing service. I've been numerous times and have gotten a great haircut from four different barbers in this shop. \n\nComing from living in Washington, DC for the last five years I worried about finding a professional barbershop in Phoenix. V's has soared over and above all my expectations. I would recommend this place to anyone. \n\nIf you're looking for a quality professional barber go here.", "business_id": "byzQuxKTO8huhkPTTsTWoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2HBaogoNJB4RX3cozqBHUw", "review_id": "g6ri8NPgSgvUoUSnH_6jIA", "text": "Still great. Easy in and out. Always there to give you great service. Keep up the great work in. Arcadia", "business_id": "byzQuxKTO8huhkPTTsTWoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XEuL83IXvdZXmv-qdLzDBg", "review_id": "NAWGeINzE9LZDwRkPYX2Sw", "text": "Gentlemen, if you want to feel like a king for 45 minutes to an hour come to V's where you will undoubtedly be treated like one. \nGet a hair cut and the guys here will take their time to make sure that every hair is trimmed properly, every line is perfect, and that you are looking your best when you walk out. Plus a flat razor edging that is perfect.\nIf you want that king treatment I was talking about, after you get the haircut, get the full on flat razor beard shave and sit back and relax. First they trim up your beard to your liking so if you want to go from a full beard to just a goatee, mustache, or strap, they'll get it right. Then comes the warm lather and hot towel wrap. I swear I have fallen asleep at this part. So relaxing. Then comes the shaving itself. They take their time here. They get it right. They go over and over and make sure you have a smooth shave. Then another round of the hot towels and finished up with some after shave and you are out the door to go conquer your next battle.", "business_id": "byzQuxKTO8huhkPTTsTWoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VakONqCZjfRDBk-IsliYeA", "review_id": "A0B26fKz0vdczkJOK_m-AA", "text": "I've NEVER gotten a bad haircut at any V's Barbershop", "business_id": "byzQuxKTO8huhkPTTsTWoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e1vh7AS1oURWyS8rpfvKlw", "review_id": "mAWRQ8SRAD2I5iVUgnCb6w", "text": "Finally found a top notch old school type feel barbershop with V's. Great atmosphere, lots of tvs and reading material to keep you occupied while you wait. Alex, would highly recommend him, executed exactly what I was described I wanted in my haircut, and it turned out great. Love the hot towel shave as well. Very reasonably priced too for the fantastic service you're getting. Won't go anywhere else now!", "business_id": "byzQuxKTO8huhkPTTsTWoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eC0SiG8pfFzjOOA0bVJy4w", "review_id": "9GjtpoUwpV6Y6NCQjYokDQ", "text": "They close at 6 and that's that.  Don't ask for any favors.  As a loyal long time customer I got turned away right at 6.  Always great service and a great cut but after this I'm seriously considering taking my business else where.", "business_id": "byzQuxKTO8huhkPTTsTWoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vn3lecMsL3kXVe-7hg3gLg", "review_id": "zI5s62wWy_ezVSKbkKqBLg", "text": "Okay, okay... I've checked in enough times, I really should write a review for this bank. \n\nFirst of all, I need to say that I have definitely seen improvements in their drive-thru lanes. 95% of the time that is what I use here. They have 3 ATM drive-up stalls, and lately they've all been working fine. (This past summer it was hit/miss if they would accept cash deposits or not.) But now that they've installed new cash-takers on the machines, things seem to be working much better. \n\nInside there typically is a line, however it moves fast because they always seem to have 5-6 tellers. Most of the tellers are bi-lingual here. \n\nIt has taken me years and years to want to work with BofA again after their serious mistakes with an acct of mine in CA; but -- I do enjoy the benefits I get with the US Airways debit card.", "business_id": "-Mi86BZenY9IROFUdVy8bA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rSsmrmI_bK1_-kiOWeHvhw", "review_id": "WnlWl1jfUqmOaddnj0ardw", "text": "The service was great and the floor space wasn't ghetto at all! The banker even suggested services for me that I would benefit from.", "business_id": "-Mi86BZenY9IROFUdVy8bA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NNdfPF-UhvLB8FxbsuSC5A", "review_id": "sN23D5Vx_5Ww_JHUGmf8Jg", "text": "Stopped by this branch this morning on my way to work.  Strike a conversation with one of the African-American lady teller.  She asked if I am a BofA customer or not and I told her used to, but not anymore, just making a payment for someone else.\n\nShe asked who I bank with and I told her Chase Bank and MidFirst Bank and she asked why I'm no longer BofA customer, I told her that the customer service I had were bad and she asked if Chase is better, I told her yes, and she was surprised to hear that.  I'm surprised that she would think BofA customer service would be better than Chase.\n\nOne bad thing about this branch is one of the male teller was picking his nose and teeth at the same time while I was there.  Seriously?  You would do that at the open window bank?  I was originally giving this branch a 3 star, and because of that, I'm now giving it 2 star because of the employee appearance.  Another bad thing about this branch is that there's no drive-thru window teller, they do however have 3 lanes of drive-thru ATM's and one walk-up ATM by the main entrance.  Good location, that's all that's good.", "business_id": "-Mi86BZenY9IROFUdVy8bA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "1z17M4p8Oai031p3wpSZuQ", "text": "I don't really want to tell you 'bout this place. Should I? Maybe I shouldn't. After all, it's a gem. Maybe I should be selfish and keep it to myself. \n\nYeah, I really don't want to tell you how great this place is. I don't want to tell you that the bartender is one of the most friendly, funny and attentive guys I've seen behind the bar (why I can't remember his name right now, I don't know). I don't want to tell you that the drinks are served strong and fast. I don't want to tell you that there's live music to please your ears - and get your foot tappin'. Nor do I want to tell you that you can play darts or pool in a very, very casual and laid back atmosphere. \n\nYou see, I love going to Pat Murphy's. No pretensions. No fuss. Just real people - some more rough around the edges than others - enjoying \"going out\" as it should be enjoyed. Don't expect state-of-the-art dart machines or unscratched pool balls. This isn't your trendy bar. It's no dive, either. It's exactly what you want when you just want to chill out, have a few really well-made drinks and hang out with friends.\n\nNo, I don't want to tell you that this Irish Pub is quickly one of my favorites in the Valley. But, since you asked, I guess I have to.", "business_id": "4f1b_-ceB9S3olRqGujh6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "rg5pRVVh-mtBjNqKB1N2Tg", "review_id": "UyVPIy50KUEnR09GHvUq1w", "text": "A great place to just hang out and enjoy the company of friends.  I've been here many times to listen to their open blues night and have always enjoyed myself.  They've got pools, darts and video games to entertain yourself and your friends.", "business_id": "4f1b_-ceB9S3olRqGujh6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hY83SqqHJlsZQaP9Dv42Tw", "review_id": "AjW4KlvXb5A8Vk-5SzEKnA", "text": "Ok, seriously, I gave this place 1 star but only because they have my favorite Irish Ale on tap - and they should because it's an Irish pub.  I suppose it would be an \"okay\" place if you want to hang out in a neighborhood bar and play pool and/or video games and drink at a mediocre price.  I read on their white board that they have a live blues band a couple of nights a week (Fri/Sat maybe?), which, if they're decent, could be pretty cool.\n\nAnyway, let me walk you through my experience...\n\nIt's Tuesday night and my friends want to go to a karaoke place.  Why they chose this place I will never know.  I was actually a little scared when we walked up.  Some of the patrons were outside smoking and they looked a little rough around the edges.  Now, I'm really not one to judge based solely on appearance, but...  I digress.\n\nThe bar itself is laid back.  Wood paneling, some high tables, low tables, long bar with stools.  Plenty of room for big groups.  I would say there were a couple dozen people there which is pretty good for a Tuesday night.  I didn't visit the bathroom because I was scared to see what it looked like.\n\nThe bartender was just ok.  I got my first drink (draft beer) pretty quickly.  However, when I went up to the bar for a second beer, the bartender was nowhere to be found.  I stood there for about 10 minutes.  She finally came back in after her smoke break and poured me a beer.  I still tipped her because that's how I roll.\n\nThe karaoke was AWFUL.  The song selection was large, but I couldn't seem to find any of my regular songs, which are popular hip-hop songs from the current decade.  If you're into singing Limp Bizkit, Metallica, Pantera and other songs from way back in the day, this place is definitely for you.  You will be entertained by middle-aged obese men moshing next to their table and growling into the microphone, while the host either sings uninvited backup or makes out with her boyfriend.  But that's not even the best part.\n\nMy friends and I wanted to sing a specific song and the host overheard us.  She said cool.  We tipped her (heavily) so she would move us up in the rotation.  We waited about 20 minutes.  Then, she came over and said she didn't have that song.  Surprise.  We asked her to move our other songs up in the rotation and she said no problem, but she did ask me to change my selection (?) for some reason.  I didn't and I really wish I could have gotten my money back.\n\nIt's the most ridiculous karaoke experience I have ever had in my life and I won't be repeating it... ever.  I guess that's what I get for going to a local Irish pub to do karaoke!", "business_id": "4f1b_-ceB9S3olRqGujh6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "YxRKHhhuWxX96_quP9Tgyg", "review_id": "VoFF9-4e-QsmTlqJ5NIwYQ", "text": "we used to go to this place all the time all the time to play pinball, cuz they have addam's family, which is the 2nd greatest pinball game ever, duh.\n\nthey have an amazing setup for darts--probably the best place to play darts in central phoenix--and a bunch of pool tables. sometimes they have bands playing, usually some older dudes. \n\nthe bartenders are nice and once one of them told us that we should be john lennon and yoko for halloween which was the awesomest thing a bartender has ever said, ever.\n\nthey have karaoke a lot, but usually it kind of sucks, because the people that run it are kind of a little too into themselves and do that whole annoying back-and-forth thing like they think they are funny (they're not). and they're the only ones that really even do the karaoke. no one else does it. also they sing, like, korn and eminem songs.\n\nthey have a white chocolate beer on tap, but i don't like it, it's creepy. \n\nthey might(?) have food (they do have a menu), but i've never seen it actually get made. or eaten.", "business_id": "4f1b_-ceB9S3olRqGujh6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hY83SqqHJlsZQaP9Dv42Tw", "review_id": "FqXad4FvOB5_EuyzUSxkPw", "text": "Against my better judgment, I went to Pat Murphy's again. I mean, it's right around the corner from my house and they have Smithwicks on tap. Plus, my friends were going for karaoke and I hadn't seen them in awhile.\n\nStill a dump. Still lame. Still hate it.", "business_id": "4f1b_-ceB9S3olRqGujh6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 13, "useful": 11, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "C6IOtaaYdLIT5fWd7ZYIuA", "review_id": "czT5ge83AP-epTnI-_mLBA", "text": "Dump sure\nBeer sure\nKaraoke sure\nBad karaoke YES\nCrazy Cowboy guy Hell Yes\n\nThis place is a total dive, but serves beer and has pool and karaoke. \n\nWe had a good time but doubt I would ever need to be there again. \n\nCowboy was the coolest part. That man has found the secret to life.", "business_id": "4f1b_-ceB9S3olRqGujh6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "yeOvmjX4Dp9gmmoL1f7kCQ", "text": "On a mission for karaoke on a Friday night, a convoy of Yelpers ended up at this DIVE!\nNice selection of beers on tap, pool tables, darts and karaoke.  \n\nCowboy is my new guru, he knows what's up!  \n\nIf it weren't for a terrible headache I would have probably closed this place down.  It was a fun visit that's fo' sho'!", "business_id": "4f1b_-ceB9S3olRqGujh6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 13, "useful": 10, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "pv82zTlB5Txsu2Pusu__FA", "review_id": "L0iLUPhRBJszsW8FEDQ3yQ", "text": "In the wake of the CMYE@PCG there formed a rebel band of Yelp mercenaries on the hunt for karaoke: there was the leader, Tiffany B, with an enchanted blackberry map fueled by starlight and charisma she pooled together her powers of navigation and tied her curly locks back in anticipation of the voyage to come. There was her first Lt. Dante M with a fearlessness that bordered on the reckless, his was a stalwart courage feuled mostly by alcohol and brazen contempt for authority. There were the Brothers C, Ryan and Daren, two exemplary soldiers of fortune whose fame/infamy had become a thing of legend. There was Dolores G, the champion and primary breadwinner of the ensemble.  There was Chris B, a beserker, tenor, and master crafstman. And finally there was Robert O, perhaps the most enigmatic and mysterious figure of the group he stood on the precipice of reality and greatness. Some would deem him a young Hemmingway, or a more talented Ryan Seacrest- at any rate his presence lent creedence and semblance to a group whose sole purpose was to butcher pop songs at the seediest bar they could find.\nTheir journey first took them down the long and winding paths of 16th st, to a charming but treachorous haven of filth that belonged to Phil, upon arrival it was evident their Karaoke treasures were not to be found here. Onward their travels took them to their final destination- Pat Murpheys house of sin/shame on 32nd st and Thomas.\nThe drinks flowed, the songs were sung, Hearts were broken microphones were dropped, and Cowboy was on the top of his game (a sagacious old fool whose coolness rivaled the marlboro man) spinning his cowboy hat in the parking lot like a whirling dervish. cowboy had a wisdom and charm that is unmatched. As the night dragged on and the songs became more desperate, I found my drunk to be wavering and my wallet to be in want of funds, i said my goodbyes and took my leave of the company and wandered into the night whence i'd came.", "business_id": "4f1b_-ceB9S3olRqGujh6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 10, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "S3bvMOL50vgS_8-TtlGi4w", "review_id": "DnIEObgZ2GjY6yHnjg7flg", "text": "\"You know the problem with young women?  They're too much work!\"\n\n-Cowboy\n\nThis guy was my hero.  I have never seen a man so happy.  He walked around in his boots, jeans, teal cowboy shirt, and cowboy hat.  This man has figured out was life is about and is quick to show you.  He dances around spinnin' his hat, playin' pool, and wooin' the ladies.  He gives his pearls of wisdom to those that will listen, and leaves the rest alone.  \n\nBartender was fantastic, friendly, and poured a mean Guiness.  \n\nThe karaokestador (there may be another name for someone who leads karaoke but I can't think of one) was great.  I almost got us all kicked out by droppin the mic after a song but she quickly realized this group was way too much fun for that.  As the night went on she warmed up to us and struggled to let us leave at closing time.  \n\nWe sang, we laughed, we drank, and we had a great time.  I live fairly close to this place and will likely be back.", "business_id": "4f1b_-ceB9S3olRqGujh6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "j4bxJyvIBwpL1KS-S65Mbg", "review_id": "sb7D74-MbUM_OFBZFvir3w", "text": "Dr. Wayne Kuhl has been my primary physician for more years than I can recall.  Recently, the moved \"down the street\" to a new, updated offices.  I am writing this review because it seems that MANY, many people use Yelp to find...anything.  Dr. Kuhl and his staff make going to the doctor as pleasant an experience as it can be.  Not only is the Staff extremely courteous, professional and cordial, they are actually friendly and nice!  They remember patient names; spend the necessary time with a patient when necessary, even if it means someone else will have to wait.  Dr. Kuhl, naturally, is a Board Certified physician, which should be important to anyone choosing a physician.  He is thorough, explains anything and everything about which you have questions, and goes over every test result with you, one by one.  If Dr. Kuhl thinks you need to see a Specialist, he is the first one to make that recommendation.  There is no \"ego\" involved.  I think the most telling thing I can share with you is a memory of something that happened in his waiting room when I happened to be there - many years ago.  The waiting room was full.  He was running late.  Suddenly the door opened, and there stood Dr. Kuhl.  He APOLOGIZED for keeping everyone waiting, but said, \"I have a patient that simply needs more time than we had scheduled.  I promise each of you, if YOU were that patient, I would do the same for you.\"  I think it is rare that a physician ever apologizes for keeping you waiting, even when they walk into the exam room.  This was extraordinary.  I would recommend any of the physicians in this practice without any hesitation.  Also - if you have an emergent situation, they find a way to see you - that day! That is a huge thing in my mind!", "business_id": "5mz8CUNzBGOhrkvRqcWOzA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 7, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "THk6Qq8RJEpT_HTigZU4RA", "text": "It's not often that I've had pleasant experiences going to see the doctor, but after just two visits to this office, I'm sold!\n\nDr. Tamara Lieberman and staff have been amazing to work with to date.  The office is centrally located just off of 32nd St and Camelback.  It's clean and the staff is courteous.  I haven't had to wait long either visit, and when I did need to reschedule one of my appointments, it wasn't a problem either.\n\nI had some routine lab work done today and Susan, one of the nurses there, couldn't have been friendlier.  She was professional as well and luckily, the blood draw went super smooth; I hate needles!  I had such a satisfactory experience that I made an appointment for my husband to go see one of the other doctors in the practice for a physical as well.  (Neither of us had been for routine check-ups in quite some time prior).  \n\nIn my experience, good doctors with friendly and professional staff, are hard to come by, so I highly recommend giving this office a call if you're \"apple a day\" isn't enough to keep the doctor away!", "business_id": "5mz8CUNzBGOhrkvRqcWOzA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "SLplnVdz374Udq1v4cOwDQ", "review_id": "ExKmiJc1eOsE3myROQZLTA", "text": "The salon is nice and inviting, has always been a pleasant experience.  Katie is a coloring master!  She definitely knows her stuff and I've always walked away from her cuts and colors a happy customer.  I know at least 20 other people who won't let anyone but Katie touch their hair...she's that good.  Highly recommend her!  Oh yeah, they have goodies to eat and drink while you're there, always appreciated. and some great jewelry...!", "business_id": "AmJd3TNje_DmkxhCtg55IQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bKjWF_mhz6paQtj-O--0UQ", "review_id": "koaIToLDacFZqDjfK-TEcA", "text": "Was gifted a facial to this lovely salon in Phoenix.  I've been here several times before for other services, but this was the first facial I have received.  Jen Huston was the esthetician and she was very nice and friendly.   \n\nAs we went through the facial, she explained every thing she was doing and why we were doing it (ie. I'm using a pumpkin enzyme on you because it helps break up the dead skin cells, it will feel tingly).  It was really great!  She also gave great skin care tips and never pressured you to buy any products.  \n\nPlus, she didn't leave the room while you are getting your mask.  Instead, she gave a great neck and shoulders massage and scalp massage.  \n\nMy skin looked and felt great afterward!  I'll definitely check her out next time I'm in town.  Plus, the price is great.  She also works at their Chandler location.", "business_id": "AmJd3TNje_DmkxhCtg55IQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JkpoM19M_HCXluJTf53LJA", "review_id": "oRE3IZ8DBnm40_nlgAtUXA", "text": "one day i was shopping in one of my favorite stores, LUSH, and i noticed one of the employees had GORGEOUS curls. i complimented her on them and started in with the usual styling product questions. she briefly told me what she used but credited her amazing curls to her stylist, lauren williams at leidan mitchell salon.\n\ni took down the number, but i held on to it for a while before calling. i was loyal to my current stylist. after a few times of inability to coordinate an appointment with her, i gave up and decided it was the perfect time to try out someone new.\n\nit took me a few tries to get in with lauren because our schedules are pretty much opposite, but when i finally did it was worth it. i told her i needed a change and basically gave her free reign over my hair. i went from blonde to red, and i never thought of myself as a redhead but i love it. i don't think i've gotten so many compliments on my hair in my life!\n\nmy next trip she chopped my hair (at my request) and gave me amazing bangs. i never thought i could even wear bangs with my coarse thick curls, but she showed me how to style them and make it work.\n\nlauren is amazing! she even texts me to follow up a few days after my appointment to make sure i'm happy with my hair. i highly recommend her.", "business_id": "AmJd3TNje_DmkxhCtg55IQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JkpoM19M_HCXluJTf53LJA", "review_id": "Wmwvg1tzJ4BXsAukaimyng", "text": "Lauren continues to amaze me with her hair knowledge and skills. She consistently educates herself on the newest techniques and products. I don't have to worry about keeping up with everything because she lets me know about what new products I should try for my hair. I think she knows my hair better than I do! \n\nI used to hate getting my hair done, but now I look forward to it just so I can see Lauren! She is the perfect balance between friendly and professional. I've had stylists before who adopt that friendly demeanor, but then they think they can cancel your appointment at the last minute or quadruple book you and leave you waiting for hours. I've never had to wait for Lauren, and she will perfectly time a haircut to be finished while my color processes. It's pretty amazing now that I think about it. \n\nLauren is fabulous. She schedules her appointments on her cell at 602-435-6199.", "business_id": "AmJd3TNje_DmkxhCtg55IQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4fBoWddaekBhdSFhwIb1RA", "review_id": "D3exuW39LwwFHO7fFM3VBQ", "text": "Annette Garcia fixed a major mistake of another salon on my hair - Yea Annette to the rescue. I walked out looking sassy and feeling better than ever. Then she suggested getting a new lipstick and the make-up lady found a new color that popped. Go here if you really want professionals that care about their work and how you look and feel!", "business_id": "AmJd3TNje_DmkxhCtg55IQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "usa1RXf_GiyXmfC4rXXMlw", "review_id": "jtGhLb5tdPLulMrOuqPabA", "text": "This salon has the most professional staff. Cynthia is my stylist and she is always on time and always has given me great cuts. I know my hair will looks its best when I leave this salon.", "business_id": "AmJd3TNje_DmkxhCtg55IQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JkpoM19M_HCXluJTf53LJA", "review_id": "uYzddFRQqtsmat1XL05smQ", "text": "Lauren Williams is a curly hair expert and continues to provide amazing service. She is now using an organic color line which I LOVE! My hair has never looked better. \n\nI have never stuck with a hairstylist for this long, but Lauren has me hooked. She is the best, and I get compliments on my hair every time I go out.\n\nShe also does not overbook, yet she always gets me in when at the time and date I request. She really provides superior customer service which I greatly appreciate.", "business_id": "AmJd3TNje_DmkxhCtg55IQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7QdByadgw3TqlgjrJvGTeQ", "review_id": "KojeYrroD28CswLKFGey7Q", "text": "The place is a nice backdrop for Jennifer \"J\" that does my hair. She is a fantastic colorist.  I won't go to anyone else.  Definitely worth the thirty minute drive.", "business_id": "AmJd3TNje_DmkxhCtg55IQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pKMZ8ZoPYPq3NrtQVEQ5yw", "review_id": "EswR_BWLUgvVQ8rmUQ_SZQ", "text": "I saw Jennifer Houston for a Dermaplaning treatment. I was impressed with the salon, the atmosphere and Jennifer's knowledge and expertise. The service was performed perfectly and I wouldn't hesitate to refer her! It's obvious that she is a very skilled aesthetician, but it's her warm and friendly personality that really puts you at ease immediately.", "business_id": "AmJd3TNje_DmkxhCtg55IQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "twZoTvWG92ntMVfEvbCnIg", "review_id": "ACUY0POeTuPUEQnCXzAXkw", "text": "Since I recently moved I was in the market for a new stylist closer to home than my previous residence in Scottsdale.  After searching on Yelp, which never disappoints, I found this salon 5 minutes from my home and on my route to work.  Perfect location with a recent review for a particular stylist (Lauren) and her impeccable skill with curly hair.  I made an appointment and I am impressed.  She did an amazing job, really listened to what I wanted which did change throughout our conversation and I am in love with my new hairstyle.", "business_id": "AmJd3TNje_DmkxhCtg55IQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t3pl9cGgQV0bOtzwBYNyWA", "review_id": "wx8i_AkEdk46ZFxr-UES7w", "text": "I hate to leave negative feedback, but I just was not impressed!  I was wanting a salon closer to work/home, but I think I will just go back to my stylist in the west valley.  I was there on a Saturday and is was very busy, which I took as a good sign.  However once I stepped out of the reception area, I was instantly uncomfortable.  Its hard to explain what made me uncomfortable...maybe just me?  The salon is nicely decorated with an antique theme.  They use great products.  What I really didn't like is that I was in and out in 1 hour with color and cut!  Their prices reflect quality work, but I do not feel I received this.  You want me to spend over $100 in 1 hour?!  Un, no.  The consultation was 3 minutes at best which resulted in me not getting what I wanted and my stylist answered a personal call on her phone.  I do like my hair color, but not the leftover on my forehead.  I don't know if it was my stylist or if all the stylists have time limits for services, but it was just rushed.", "business_id": "AmJd3TNje_DmkxhCtg55IQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "72sgzMhV7ldaulSEpQ__2g", "review_id": "tlrq3PPeT774hx_PtFgGFg", "text": "\"Erika is the best professional at making my hair behave & look good!\"", "business_id": "AmJd3TNje_DmkxhCtg55IQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F7uzfIgO0fqYV2HkjZ_d9w", "review_id": "qVM9GpNycN6QZQNt8WH1fg", "text": "I have been going here for about a year. I found this place online and called to make an appointment because they are close to my house. They scheduled me with Ashley Nelson. She is super sweet and amazing. She always gets the color perfect and the cut always looks great. I will not go to anyone else. My suggestion is to make your appointment in the morning as parking gets a little crazy closer to lunch time because its a busy plaza. I would highly recommend this place.", "business_id": "AmJd3TNje_DmkxhCtg55IQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wLDWtFpyh0hr3wfpj_lxWg", "review_id": "9ENnjG5EnMFA5smuzpiZyw", "text": "Love this salon. Very clean and all of the stylist are very talented. If you are looking for someone new ask for Hannah, she is also the best at extensions. Great local business to support. Very convenient location no matter where you are located in the valley", "business_id": "AmJd3TNje_DmkxhCtg55IQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w1RCVl6lIFFMXuhyNMEf9Q", "review_id": "h5uF2HEjoBQDP0pCxSStqA", "text": "I have been going to this salon for a few months. They seem to have good hair products but are a bit expensive.", "business_id": "AmJd3TNje_DmkxhCtg55IQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oOW3CTRtGSSlzA0tz7juOw", "review_id": "UR42_gp1ECy8aniiqmqTdg", "text": "What a great location. I saw THOMAS MARTIN. What a great stylist! He listens and did an excellent job of getting me what I wanted for my hair. The cut was precise and the color poppin! Will def be coming back!", "business_id": "AmJd3TNje_DmkxhCtg55IQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RYCXQ2V8rY-FxVUDTfdCRA", "review_id": "FUYy2HnJaer-oq_OWdEkXg", "text": "Julia is amazing! Not only is she super nice, but she is great at what she does! My hair was a mess. I don't know how she did it, but the girl worked magic!", "business_id": "AmJd3TNje_DmkxhCtg55IQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "57VvndB28ked3TWE0hWCuw", "review_id": "BQGri-5mNo2goR8t2NWcSQ", "text": "Would recommend to not offer a Groupon if you can't answer your phone or return a bloody text message. 3 attempts and nothing. Even went in there to make an appointment. Was given a card and told to call for an appointment. Sure, that worked,. This was counterproductive and a colossal waste of time!\n\nPerhaps you can extend some professionalism and honor your offer. Fortunately, Groupon credited my account. Buyer beware!", "business_id": "AmJd3TNje_DmkxhCtg55IQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i3bxC2dAhaftWX_5LQ54eA", "review_id": "2vM1-JiNjeqb1m6haLQ9Kg", "text": "I haven't had the food but the agua frescas are amazing.  I had them two days in a row and would go back again and again and again.  The melon is amazing right now.  I went here in LA to get one at the farmers market and it didn't even compare.  I almost cried.", "business_id": "hLAWdi804nVfTLF7T0rB1Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WvwZ2JPGOXFS3_Wl993uRw", "review_id": "QXO61kGkaUubkTxUTcXtTw", "text": "I love that they have more fruit aguas but they don't usually make them with mainly just the fresh fruit like other places (Los Reyes de La Torta has the best I think). I think it is a powder mix with some fruit cut up in it. \n\nBut I have tried them since I love fresh fruit and they are closer to me. Watch out to because several times when I have ordered items they charge you for the larger size. When I asked about this they tell me \"oh we only have large not small or medium\" even though those sizes and their prices are listed on the menu. Shady!  This has happened to me at a couple of their different locations.", "business_id": "hLAWdi804nVfTLF7T0rB1Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "tlSSQwfHYJany7wPoTH46A", "review_id": "WMrEhmGcqs-JO4Ii6Byh5A", "text": "One of the best quickie Mexican take-out joints in the valley for everything from simple carne asada tacos to chicharrones en salsa roja. I love that they have authentic, non-Americanized carne options like buche (pig intestines), tripas (beef intestines), lengua (tongue- best I've ever had), and cabeza (beef head). And you know what, each and every one of those weirdo meats are effing delicious. Cooked to perfection. Fall apart tender. Melt in your mouth delicious. So freaking good.\n\nIf they can make beef intestines taste delicious, you bet your ass their traditional meat options like carnitas and pollo are equally as delectable. \n\nThey make their own tortillas and both the flour and corn are tender and flavorful. You'll end up looking forward to that first and last tortilla-filled bite of a burrito, and you'll wish they doubled up their corn tortillas on the tacos. (And don't worry, you don't need a double banger tortilla on the taco. I've only had a corn tortilla disintegrate on me when I've left it to sit and sop up juices for ages.)\n\nMake sure to take advantage of the salsa bar. Get lots and lots and lots of the aguacate sauce. That spicy green avocado sauce is the most amazing condiment. The red and green sauce will suffice in a pinch, but that bright green avocado sauce blows 'em away. The marinated carrots, cucumber slices and radishes are also spot on. Their strange pico with lots of cabbage is a concept I haven't seen anywhere else, but it's crazy complimentary. Give it a whirl.\n\nThe only issue I've ever had is with consistency. Sometimes a burrito will have rice and beans, other times it will be a meat-o-palooza. Not that big of a deal, and certainly nothing that will keep me away from the best quickie Mexican I've had in the valley.", "business_id": "hLAWdi804nVfTLF7T0rB1Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "obTixVBziFCH0e-EUnAvtg", "review_id": "NJHPiW30SKhItD5E2jqpHw", "text": "Looks aren't everything.......\n\nThis little divito looks a little scary looking, but like I've said before \"you can't judge a book by it's cover\". \n\nNot necessarily the kind of place you will take your date (unless she's blind and hungry), but man oh man is the food ever good! \n\nWe have ordered breakfast, lunch, & dinner, and it is all fantastico. They make home-made corn tortillas and several salsas. The breakfast burritos are out of this world and cost about the same as a McDonald's meal. \n\nWe are a family that eats out frequently and we are frankly tired of pretty places with below average food. This place is sure to cure your hankerin for a tasty Mexican meal.", "business_id": "hLAWdi804nVfTLF7T0rB1Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SXYUFYpnS6BLUcvfoeEscw", "review_id": "T5_WpDSkKrtBwyiH243krQ", "text": "I just bought a home nearby this hidden gem and have been back several times since I moved in. The tortas are a go-to but honestly, everything I've ordered has been better than expected.  Even the simple bean burrito con queso is better than most places I've been.  Enjoy!", "business_id": "hLAWdi804nVfTLF7T0rB1Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JW9m7KU5QAESEWv4OKBHSA", "review_id": "ZrXh_krivJ5Y6MG0RGxINA", "text": "This place is the best i allways get the nachos mmmmm the best but if u share the nachos with someone fight to get the mother nacho lol", "business_id": "hLAWdi804nVfTLF7T0rB1Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "JW9m7KU5QAESEWv4OKBHSA", "review_id": "4oc6ZZkYP8pJ3RdecKSTrQ", "text": "This place has the best Mexican food i have ever had i all ways order the nachos  mmmm the best and they all ways pile the food on i never have a naked nacho lol", "business_id": "hLAWdi804nVfTLF7T0rB1Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F9hl4Dn1Ube3A6NShgfXmw", "review_id": "bd59buh-jU_xvZOwJc-NIA", "text": "This place is just okay. Almost all the sauces (even the guacamole) are watered-down and they aren't shy about using a microwave right in front of the customers; it's right behind the front counter, and I watched a guy nuke my nachos & cheese before topping them off. If you can overlook these things, this place is all right; certainly better than Del Taco or Taco Bell or anything like that in that at least they cut their own produce and don't have a manufactured taste. Not the best for you, but if you're thinking about eating here or at any Mexican-style restaurant around, you probably aren't super-interested in being health-conscious, anyway.", "business_id": "hLAWdi804nVfTLF7T0rB1Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pclMfNny5QrZLYHGPAUevw", "review_id": "tPL5QIW9SVxpQn2RygrPJw", "text": "Love this place. The 7seas soup is my favorite! Soooo good! They have one of the best carne asada tacos!", "business_id": "hLAWdi804nVfTLF7T0rB1Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "0PAgkml5JD2reqQnN6ZeXA", "review_id": "f_56Al_KB3KUpPZJk3W1RQ", "text": "La Salsitas...32nd St & Indian School. This is hands down some of the best Mexican food in the Valley. A quiet little place minding their own business doing what they know how to do. This is a must-visit quaint restaurant. If you're looking for authentic Mexican food, this is the place to hit. Totally Six Stars...this place gets Best Mex In The 'Hood!!", "business_id": "hLAWdi804nVfTLF7T0rB1Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J-dnwedkHPv7tv4FLoqoQw", "review_id": "azneuMr2cXtTry6QOeuq7Q", "text": "The \"street tacos\" here are outstanding.  Consistent quality w/ a hot sauce bar that apologizes to no one.  Friendly staff.  Hear me now, believe me later.  Strong.", "business_id": "hLAWdi804nVfTLF7T0rB1Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "rO3WEI9L-_deUR9-JHuNQw", "review_id": "ueRDKeJok3ii4kpLaUTpjQ", "text": "I wish this place was closer to our condo. For 1.25 tacos and their Carne Asada tacos aren't like ground beef with no extra weird stuff on it I'm almost in love. Definitely not my favorite place for Carne Asada tacos but definitely not my least favorite.  We will see you again soon my friend. \nOh a word of caution. \nMy boyfriend ordered a pollo asado burrito with beans cheese sour cream and rice and asked for the enchilada sauce to be put in the inside of the burrito and its always the same result....outside as usual. We need to Learn how to speak Spanish so we can get it right everytime :(", "business_id": "hLAWdi804nVfTLF7T0rB1Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "rRiBDH2U_IlydXTh2a81Rg", "review_id": "4LHzRVfVarXX3CuGaTtlMQ", "text": "i dunno man. \n\nthis place is practically walking distance from my house, but for some reason i've never made it here.  after reading all the good reviews, i figured i'd drive through for some late snacks. \n\nfirst, the woman working the drive through didn't speak any english, so it took an unnecessarily long time to order.  \n\nnext, i only ordered two things-a california burrito and a horchata. i paid with a card and she's didn't say how much the food was when i gave it to her.  when i got home i looked at the receipt and saw i was charged SIXTEEN DOLLARS for these two items! i didn't look at the cost of the burrito, but i did notice a large horchata was something like $3 on their menu.  no way that burrito could have cost $13, so i must have been charged for two. ugh! \n\nafter reading all the reviews about how ~amazing~ their aqua frescas are, i could not believe how awful the horchata was.  it was extremely watery and obviously made with a powder mix as i could taste the graininess in the drink.  the actual flavor was very weird as well, it didn't taste like any horchata i've ever had (and i've had a lot). \n\nthe california burrito was the saving grace and was actually really delicious.  unfortunately since the rest of the experience was so annoying and i was overcharged, i think i'm going to stick with bertos or vaquero for my late night fat snacks.", "business_id": "hLAWdi804nVfTLF7T0rB1Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8KmHPVzyBW45_tXX8zU5mA", "review_id": "CXHvzylK7at8mKUnTCUmqQ", "text": "La Salsita is infinitely better than the Filiberto's across the street. The drive-thru takes about twice as much time to get through, but this is because they make FRESH FOOD. Real handmade corn tortillas, flour tortilla, AND chips, fried to order! Plus, their carne asada is ACTUALLY SEASONED! The best thing? CHILAQUILES! I haven't had anything here that I didn't love! I'm going to try the seafood specials someday, but I just haven't worked up the courage to order un-fried seafood through a talking metal box.", "business_id": "hLAWdi804nVfTLF7T0rB1Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "J9dYjTo3g0VRyB3NeSS7-w", "review_id": "GMC_DFDVu1fguA3VKRkO1A", "text": "Way better food than any of those blah blah blah-Berto's places at still fantastic prices. Some if our favorites are: shredded beef chimichanga, California burrito, breakfast burrito, and any of the aguas frescas. The tortillas always taste fresh and the salsas are full of flavor.", "business_id": "hLAWdi804nVfTLF7T0rB1Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bLmJg9QDwL02rOOL6ss1OA", "review_id": "a0T5doISdUikAd0vIks-jw", "text": "Thank you Hortencia for the amazing chili relleno on the house! The sauce was amazing now that is how a chile relleno's made just like my grandma's. LOVE the carne asada street tacos w HOMEMADE corn masa yum!!!", "business_id": "hLAWdi804nVfTLF7T0rB1Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A_O8wZOsMTPwyeYA4-Rsow", "review_id": "unCARhTp9FUnyKxggwxhMg", "text": "I F'n LOVE this place ... great place to grab something to eat solo at home!  Big lines at lunch but other times it's just a crapshoot ... mosly no lines at all on \"off times\" ...", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5p8cCKiCbru9FL7HNDYCbQ", "review_id": "oMN51rV6JIHxO4NITNDxpg", "text": "Great food, long lines at lunch but short during dinner, not a very big selection but huge burritos that will fill you up", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "y_jC5d5u8hYumEBRwCWnnQ", "text": "As a Mexican food snob, it pains me to say this. It pains me to say that I love a corporate franchise that is owned by McDonald's, but I do, so there, and it's Chipotle.\n\nSomething about the brick of a burrito that I always get there is calming and makes significant steps towards soothing a weekend hangover. It isn't greasy at all and afterwards you don't walk away with the \"I just ate too much Mexican food\" stomach. They prep everything in house and the freshness comes out in everything I've ever ordered, all the way down the line to the chips they serve. \n\nEven the music here is surprisingly good . . . If McDonald's weren't involved, it'd be hard not to give them five stars . . .", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "nTbSpPJEqX_4-lIfOSQbPA", "text": "Not bad, not bad at all.  As a Burrito it's absolutely huge and even if you could, you shouldn't eat the whole thing.  I am a big fan of getting it as a bowl so I can actually take smaller bites with a fork without that whole fat girl shoving a giant burrito in her face look. Not sexy.\n\nStill, though I worked but moments away for years, we didn't really go that often.  Could it be because there are better \"Mexican\" spots in the area?  Maybe.  Could it be because the lunch lines are a freaking joke occasionally extending outside the building itself?  Quite possible.  But I'm thinking another big factor was that after a big meal like that (as the guys I worked with though you weren't a man if you couldn't eat the whole thing) everyone just wanted to go back to work and take a nap.  \n\nMy advice - always get it to go, because you can expect that you'll always be taking some of it home!", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "wOUr8eWGUdu3IwNgbXl9uQ", "text": "\"brick of a burrito\" - that says it all. \n\nWhen I first had Chipotle it was in Dallas, TX before The Pixies show. As you can imagine, the food was great, and I was thrilled at the concept of build-your-own-burrito. With that said, I don't like Chipotle. Or, perhaps, saying I'm not fond of it is more accurate. Who am I kidding, I can take it or leave it. \n\nThis location is a royal pain. Don't go - whatever you do - during lunch time during the week. That's just asking for trouble. Sure, you can call your order in ahead of time, but you still have to wait in line to pay for it and get it bagged to go. Not worth it. \n\nLast time I ate 1/2 my brick burrito, it made my tummy hurt after wards for the rest of the day. Needless to say, I haven't been back.", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CAlxnkAuqNetlUmWtCQ_eQ", "review_id": "tAwkxwMJQ6wCnXv609j9CQ", "text": "I love Chipotle. This location, though not as good as the one on Camelback, for whatever reason, is still great.\nThe food always tastes fresh and the ingredients are the above standard. The design of the great, simple, modern and ergonomic.\nChipotle uses only natural meats, not factory farmed hormone injected animals. And some of the beans are organic. \nAlthough the menu choices seem limited, burrito, tacos or bowl, the combinations are endless with the different types of meat, beans, salsas, etc. The menu is more than accommodating to vegans, vegetarians and carnivores alike. They serve domestic and Mexican bottled beers as well as fountain drinks. The portions are huge, the burritos could easily be mistaken for a newborn baby wrapped in tin foil.\nNo matter how long the line is, which it is usually really long, you will get your food fairly quickly.\nIt is refreshing to have a business that actually cares and at the same time serve an amazing product.", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kos4MkM2h0UAdupVDuTziQ", "review_id": "pKXS3T_nLJZv97ssnNqQ4A", "text": "I have always been a fan of Chipotle's food but haven't really been motivated to sit my ample butt down and give them a review.  Sure the tasty burritos the size of Mom's meatloaf should be worth a few kind words and their delicious guacamole is some of the best at a fast food style Mexican place that I have had.\n\nWhat changed my mind and inspired me to write this was a recent article I read in Newsweek about the effort they are making to use humanely raised meat and rbgh free dairy.  I am not nearly as conscious as I should be about what I eat.   Knowing there is an option to support a business that is helping even in the smallest way would definitely change my mind about where I might fulfill my fast food urges.  They are not using 100% organic and cruelty free but they are doing a whole lot more than most fast food places.  (the pork is 100% humanely raised and they contracted with Tyson to get chickens raised specifically for them with a better diet and more room to move around.)  Good job Chipotle, while you may not be perfect at least you are making an effort.\n\nIf you'd like to learn more here is the Newsweek article:  \n\nhttp://www.newsweek.com/id/135376", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "1usJIBBfZRJ39bocPG7HWQ", "review_id": "F3OJg9Pjl28_oTTbYHORiA", "text": "Alright kids...here's the deal.  I'm a pretty big fan of Chipotle.  I grub on it in Tucson whenever I get the urge and this was my first shot at one in phx.  After watching one of my SGTs chow down on a burrito from \"El Pollo Loco\" I was JONESIN for a huge, badass burrito...gotta have me some Chipotle.  I just COULDN'T get it outta my head...\n\nThat's where I went wrong.  Sad to say, at this location, the burrito I received fell far short of my Chipotle Standard (oh yes, Ally has a Chipotle Standard...she is a silly monkey).  My rice was WAY undercooked, the guy behind the counter was rushing EVERYONE (update, dude, the line isn't that long...you can wait for ppl to tell the girl if they want rice on their burrito before you start the Inquisition focused on \"sour cream?\", \"cheese?\") and, although I know the portions are typically too large, my burrito was puny...puny, that is, by the Ally Chipotle Standard.  \n\nMost people would prolly see this as a blessing in disguise.  \"Ally, your fat ass shouldn't be grubbin on a massive burrito\"...I know, I say it to myself all the time.  But, here is the deal.  I LOVE my fat ass.  And my fat ass is a good American...I fucking paid for it, gimme what i WANT!  I had plans for the remains of the burrito I SHOULD have gotten.  I was gonna eat it til I got full and then sat around with the remains, watching Rome and slowly nibbling it into annihilation even tho I would be WAY too full after consuming it.  This was my plan.  Eh, I coulda even saved it for lunch if I had wanted...but who am I kidding...it's totally not as good the second day.\n\nPoint of the story, CHIPOTLE rocks, but this location...eh, not so much.", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QLpEGtHD5vWewcPprgtq0g", "review_id": "jHvzWdf3U-ikjFdLMs_t_w", "text": "So you mention Chipotle to you're friends and all they seem to remember is that Jack In The Box add when Jack can't pronounce the word of the wonderful sauce that he put in hamburger form, \"Chip-A-Top-LEY? Chip-Poodle? Chi-POT-olee?\" is what they seem to mouth off at every instance. EITHER way you say it, Chipotle stands for \"FU*KING AMAZING\" (sans hepatitis). I am from San Diego, and we have about 6+ last time I checked. I chose to review the one in Phoenix because it was out of the norm of doing it in San Diego (and I'm cool like that). THIS REVIEW GOES TO ALL THE CHIPOTLES THAT EXIST, NEVER A BAD ONE THAT YOU CAN GO TO. First of all, Chipotle is NOT a Mexican Food joint, BUUUUT, it is an AWESOME-food-joint. Chipotle is, how I describe it - \"THE SUBWAY OF BURRITOS\" - its McDonald's way of getting you to come it and, \"Eat Fresh\" - take THAT, Jared! I go to School in New Mexico and this state doesn't have one, they suck, they're lame, and New Mexico doesn't know what it is missing! Recommendation: I always get the Vegi-Burrito Fajita Style (adding bell-pepper and onions) and go half-corn salsa half-tomato salsa...then the wonderful people behind the counter stuff it full of LOVE and GREATNESS!! Best burrito you will ever not-finish. I HEART CHIPOTLE and no matter what, I will never STOP going! Try their Chips and Guacamole (their guacamole is FAN-TAB-U-LOUS) and another little secret: IF you're in San Diego, if you show them a College ID, your drink is FREE - not so in  Phoenix, damn you Arizonians (Arizon-inites? Arizo-inians? ... whatever).", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dY1DjSfdl_2EOhBH0Jc-FQ", "review_id": "OmVV4oaLbsOxQmPLnIpAnw", "text": "I like Chipotle but seem to be burrito retarded. Every time I eat there my burrito completely explodes and I'm reduced to dumping it into a bowl and just using a fork.", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "ZZ43etAB2n_T53YBYtf8Dw", "review_id": "sJGV--cjKCdk-3sR1NJDGQ", "text": "Chipotle!!!! I love you but your empoyees are idiots. I asked them if the oil in the rice was hydrogenated and they told me YES\n\nSo after avoiding them for a good 3 months I decided to go inside and ask to see the oil.\n\nIt is Non Hydrogenated soybean oil, yes it had a few preservatives but no TRANS FATTY OILS!!!!!\n\nThe Tortilla however does have trans fat :( \n\nBut Ive been making up for old times, I think Ive had the Veggie bowl like 3 times this week!!!\n\nIm outta control, but Ill eat good starting tomorrow ?", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "rnUsWuzJndMoSy28RbPMMQ", "review_id": "PZpKhxwzxAqqGWTImQSM3A", "text": "Well i admit this place is Awesome \nLove the Damn big azz burritos! \nLove the Quesadillas with chicken or steak. \nThe soft tacos and crunchy tacos or the best. \nAnd the salad, uyyyyy the salad with the sauce is the SHET!!!! love it. \n\nYes the parking lot is small, but its worth the walk from the parking lot across it. \n\nThe ladies there hook me up , cuz i speako El espanol, LOL \nYes I'm Mexican damn it!!!", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "eCtkMHrbM8j0R5yabfrRzg", "review_id": "xr51rG7R1gBxh0u8XAHlnw", "text": "Love Chipotle so much, just NOT this location. Upon moving to this side of town from Tempe I realized that the service and taste was not the same as the Chipotle on Mill and the one at Tempe Market place.  First off the employees here were far less motivated and educated in the product as the students at ASU -_- Sadly I came in an hour before they closed, and to save time and effort they weren't cooking anymore meat.  I only asked for a steak burrito and received a crap-load of rice and beans and two lonely and terrified pieces of steak.  After chuckling  I asked for just a little more. I was told that I was given 4 ounces and that was all I could get without being charged. Sadly I ended up with a huge ass bean and rice burrito and jumped for joy when I reached those two steak chunks.  Each Chipotle has its taste..this location is not for me. If you usually go to this one and you like it...take a much needed trip to the chipotle on mill ave and you will be enlightened on how Chipotle on this side of town should taste!", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 8, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "YzNZNgpOy9tthDnczS_ajg", "review_id": "oeLJ-duUaWbUuF2lerufZw", "text": "The best Chipotle is located on Detroit Road in Lakewood, OH. Sorry, I know it's a drive, but it's the truth. However, right now this is the closest Chipotle to my place so I'll review it. But this review is for Chipotle as a chain, not this particular location. If I were to review a specific location, I would review the one in Lakewood, OH because it is the best one.\n\nChipotle is really really good. I love the burrito assembly line. I love that they aren't stingy with...anything. At least with me they aren't. I think they may pick up on the subtle \"BITCH I WILL CUT YOU\" look in my eye if they even hint at putting the spoon down after only one scoop of chicken.  Either way, it's awesome.\n\nIt's in that weird \"fast food atmosphere without fast food pricing\" quadrant of the restaurant world, which I normally don't like but with Chipotle it's acceptable because you are getting a burrito the size of a baby for about $7.  \n\nWoulda given it 5 stars, but the one in Lakewood, OH is better.", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "rR5W8Bj-IGu6sw1_1v4m7g", "review_id": "vqAEPQFV4i9roFr8IADCFg", "text": "I never thought I'd be reviewing many chain restaurants, but this warrants a review.  \n\nI've always been pretty happy with Chipotle; you know what you're getting. Granted, the ones in CO give you a free drink with a student ID, and they don't seem to do that in NY, PA or AZ, but the food is always pretty much the same, the cashiers run smoothly, and the lines move quickly.\n\nHere? Not so much. We waiting almost 25 minutes standing in line this Sunday, and got maybe half of the food I'm used to getting (I'm a vegetarian; a teaspoon of beans isn't going to give me much protein).  my partners food was the same way, and up and down the line we heard people asking \"um, could you give a little more please\" or \"I'd like a bit more than that, thanks.\"  Same price, less food = sad Shanna. I'm hoping this was a one time thing....I love their salad and their soft tacos, but it's not worth a line that long.", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ykTUd9nIYDkQYhpntgcTVw", "review_id": "3xJ18cKiJaEvjWt1Eo53XA", "text": "Love the burrito bowls! Everything us made fresh", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "thdVzCfKx-DV0zYWqId3pw", "review_id": "GhA0nITxSmpOK0jtjH8uAg", "text": "Chipotle is probably my favorite fast foot chain. The food is always high quality even if it's obviously a lot higher in sodium and calories than they'd like to admit. Everything tastes good and fresh. If you go at a busy time, it also feels like the line always moves fast, too. \n\nBut there's too big things that keep me from giving it five stars. The first was raising their already high prices last year. I don't like that I can buy a Burrito at a sit-down restaurant for nearly the same price. \nThe other is how they charge you for everything. Not only are items like chips and guacamole extra, but they come in huge sizes. If you're going to charge me for a big scoop of guacamole, at least offer me a half size for cheaper.", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vn3lecMsL3kXVe-7hg3gLg", "review_id": "Jmheb8ZEH0vXZFlL5kzB_w", "text": "It's Chipotle.... it's like nearly every other Chipotle. Fast, efficient service even if there is a line. \n\nI like getting the Carnitas bowl. Yummm.. \n\nThis location has a nice outdoor patio, which is perfect for enjoying a margarita after work. \n\nStaff has always been friendly, and the restaurant has always looked pretty clean.", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X_kPh3nt0AJPNPHye2rTlA", "review_id": "fgEMK0d0upxfalu9JFOYTg", "text": "This place is solid...solid...solid...plus its right across the street from my job...the crunchy tacos with chicken, corn salsa, pico de gallo, green salsa, cheese, lettuce and guacamole...yum yum yum...I love their salad dressing so I like to put it on my tacos too!  It is very busy during lunch so expect there to be a line...but do not worry they move quickly and it will not take too long!  They are very friendly there and I cannot complain about a thing...I just cannot say it compares to some of my 4 and 5 star reviews.", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "tby9JjvLm8HialVIu0tNqg", "text": "Love this Chipotle location too!!!  The chicken burrito is great as always.  Love that the food consistency is the same at every store.\n\nThe place gets packed at 11:30am so get there early for lunch!  The line can go out the door.", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U77M6LmmbWIEy8JZXMSdPw", "review_id": "3cOu7ubMhrEnLN5V7sEbKA", "text": "Chipotle claims they have Gluten Free food. We've had good experience with other locations, but this one is repeatedly clueless when it comes to Gluten Free. Their staff is incompetent when you even say the word Gluten Free because they've never heard of the term or can't understand.  They have lost our frequent business forever. We love their food, but not if I can't get them to prepare it in accordance to what they say they can do.", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xZvRLPJ1ixhFVomkXSfXAw", "review_id": "ANqOnwlRLK2UupUsU8fICA", "text": "their portions decrease every two years.\n\ni don't go to this location anymore because during lunch, it is very busy!\n\ni prefer to go to sonora mesquite grill instead!", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "obTixVBziFCH0e-EUnAvtg", "review_id": "Rt3vaE15XhlPiCRapurStQ", "text": "Healthy, yummy, reasonable price. What's not to like. BTW, the margaritas are abfab too. Guacamole is not that watered down stuff, and all of the meats seem to be free of grizzle which requires labor to sort through the good, the bad, & the ugly.\nWe eat out frequently and this place gets a visit from us at least twice a month.", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ryjqXdp68i2I9JPOpX9URw", "review_id": "ZTPy5A93V7Ydx6pk1_G3ww", "text": "Of all the Chipotle's I really like this one.  The staff is exceptionally friendly and I don't think I've ever been in the place, and I've\"ve been a lot, where they weren't meticulously cleaning the restaurant with soapy suds.", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J3I2NClEbD1Xr8lOdjxlqQ", "review_id": "FSrIgThMfFIh__TubVQkxw", "text": "Ok, so I'm catching up on past-due reviews.  For me, Chipotle is one of those places you go to when you want something to eat from critters that have been decently treated while giving their life for your enjoyment.  And the food is ok too.  The guacamole is always fresh, the burrito's are big and there are lot's of add-ins.  Just don't expect any gustatory excitation, it's pretty basic, non-threatening, and I think I heard somebody refer to it as gabacho mexican food.  I think that pretty well sums it up.  However, a big plus is that the iced tea is always fresh and all-you-can-drink :-)", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bkpo2iZBMV5w_UCRAjWE1Q", "review_id": "oAvlpBIkX2jSk32SVu_qGA", "text": "This Chipotle location always has fresh ingredients and a friendly, attentive staff.", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UZN8GoLwZrJItHMRavOV1A", "review_id": "utgCIa7DQoZy4M-y60DkFQ", "text": "Chiptole.... \n\nenough said\n\ngreat mexican for being americanized chain....\n\nmassive burrito for $8", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SHcX9hp5RG3-OqsbvissIQ", "review_id": "q3W3p7q12edD3nQEDHpFKw", "text": "It's a Chipotle.  That means its consistent, you know what you're getting, and it's always fast.  If you haven't been to one before and you like fresh Mexican-style food, you have to try it.  Choose your ingredients so you get exactly what you want.\n\nThis location is surrounded by a lot of office buildings so it will be very packed every weekday during the lunch rush.  Show up by 11:45 and you'll be fine, but just after noon there will be a line out the door.  Still, it only takes about ten minutes to get through.  Or order using their iPhone app and you can walk to the front of the line, grab your stuff, and go.", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XXVfsLunIiz3xDeK17aHFQ", "review_id": "MwLOswuWSFftZesS8Fy81A", "text": "I kind of hate this location because it gets packed so early. I love Chipotle but everyone's office, including mine is right by it. I know I should get here by 11:30 or after 1 to avoid a crowd.  Also, I never get water here because it taste disgusting! It's so weird!", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "eZQ2b5dJDlIji9AtfdOE0g", "review_id": "eDPX9lqcdOdDEaS7EyBBNg", "text": "Having dined here for nearly 6 years ....  Raising my children here every now and again we would feel like regulars.  All excited to say what we wanted, down to how many pieces of rice and beans with half and half chicken/steak on our burrito bowl to share.  \n\nToday I went in alone because my children are grown.  It had been at least a year since I was there with my boys and the manager asked how they were doing.  She recognized me!  All those people she sees everyday, and she remembers me and my boys!  That says a bunch about her relationship skills.  \n\nMy middle son, Justin T. Webb, had passed away when a wreckless driver failed to yield before turning left and I shared that with her after she had asked about them.  She was touched and insisted on buying me my lunch.  \n\nAs usual, the food is fresh, the chips laced with sea salt and lime, and the interpersonal relationship skills of the female manager here was a \"10\"!  \n\nThank you for remembering us!\n\nLuana Joya Lucia", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oRRHrcRPcEAnOepF3KPfsg", "review_id": "7OTX6no_YKFuZLxDatF0Fg", "text": "I have to give them a 5 for their Guacamole and chips.\nI am just in love with it.\n\nEverytime I go to the US, I have to go there.\nCheap, super tasty and I love the salad bowl option they have (as I cannot eat wheat flour).\nThe meat is always tasty and fresh and again .....their guacamole ....the best !!!!\n\nAlways clean and fresh with friendly staff.\n\nHealthy fast food .....\n\nJust wish that we had it in Canada !!", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n3j5V4tqOB3KioGl6qOBcA", "review_id": "b27esOpyVvxhs8Fo3Z_Fdg", "text": "What a disappoinment. I eat chipotle at least 5 days out of the week. Its healthy and delicious. I live in Old town Scottsdale so the location on Scottsdale road is where i always go. But, tonight i happened to be coming back from a friends house closer to this one. Since it was on the way i decided to stop here instead of waiting to be closer to home. MISTAKE. The woman who kept bouncing between the cashier and the food line was rude (btw, clearly the cashier girl didnt know what she was doing..but we'll get to that later). I asked her for a vegetarian salad with the rice on the side...she put it in a portion cup and i told her i was sorry and i prefer it to be placed in a bowl instead\n ( i hate the rice all smashed) she proceeded to tell me it was an extra charge. (So to have my rice on the side costs more?! I told her the chipotle by my home never charged me and she said theres nothing she can do. Wow, great customer service. Then i ordered chips and salsa and was charged again for an extra.salsa. it took  while for the cashier girl to even get my order rung up correctly. For someone who eats chipotle sooo much,  you will NEVER see me again at this location. Rude.rude.rude.", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "o8p9kv-1KYtHVicVF4_kdA", "review_id": "vSBl4ebOQvm8TtTxDShIOQ", "text": "I used my android apparently and my food was ready before I was. The service was fast and friendly.", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a9b19C2CQefpbcS9JJBa9A", "review_id": "OLzQa-pE_QMdtPRuumSnyA", "text": "This loc is so quick and efficient with pickup. Love the convenience of online-ordering. Veggie fajita bowl rocks...and just found out they'll use unsalted rice on request!", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mNA7mpC5MGPEllYope94Pw", "review_id": "ZzU1Lx4UBEeCFpLnOZZRVA", "text": "The restuarant was moderately busy when I first got there.   I did have to wait in line for five minutes before making it to the staging area.   They were out of chicken and it would be two minutes turned into about five.  I turned back and the line was now out to the door......   The manager was nice he comped my meal for the long wait I had to wait.....", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S-fq4o55ortoqvDgziw19A", "review_id": "6q3lCdmrcxSd8BBgIPlpjA", "text": "to be fair... I love the food...it was the service. Well, it was fast, but the girl was rude and kept rushing me ( THERE was nobody behind me) My hubby and I were ordering take out. I knew what my daughter and her boyfriend wanted and I was trying to place their order. \"Miss Rude\" evidently didn't want to take the order separately- she wanted to take  4 orders ALL AT ONCE and shovel the food in as quickly and as messy as she possible could. When I told her I wasn;t ready to order - that I wanted to look at the menu - she gave me an attitude, and said she wanted to do them all together. My hubby steps up and makes his order she rolls her eyes at me and after  the third time I told her I was still deciding she gave me more attitude. To be fair, I can see her being impatient IF there was a line behind me. There was not. And ----- the  other three orders together  took all of 45 seconds- yes that fast) About his time I had it with her bitchiness and said  (politely) that she's wasting time waiting on me when she can finish the other three orders ( more attitude from  worker with big spoon). The food was 'slopped' in the the  to go bowls. She needs, in my opinion, a refresher course in how to deal with customers. I was not rude, I could've been, but she was rude enough for both. I was hoping there was an email address to this particular Chipotle's here(on Yelp)  to send to the manager but I don;t see one. Chipotle is a great place to eat.. they just need to remember that whom they hire in the front line represents\ntheir company. They don't need and shouldn't ever have someone so rude up front.", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9G-MPhadAoE0WuA9n2ZpnA", "review_id": "lgmC-4-hkBL9FsfSlELxag", "text": "I love chipotle, so good. Sometimes the line is long, around lunch and dinner time. If you've had this place before you would understand why. It's a little expensive but it really good. I just wish they would dive you a little more meat.", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uZ0hgepbCQbAmKdHkFiyFQ", "review_id": "lFiv5vp4xEpejDpzIDKNyA", "text": "I have been eating at this location for many years and the service is still good and food is rightly cooked.", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a6XCh_SYEwY8jeCO4FYqaA", "review_id": "rF39ye6FW8ZElMSAwCL2Ug", "text": "Great option for healthy-ish quick Mexican food. I usually get chicken but tonight I got steak and it was really fatty/chewy. Very disappointing and I will try it again and update review.", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8-mw_aotUGmP0k0s6QKwOA", "review_id": "ZelERlmbKYPkqgMlwFc98g", "text": "This place is always busy, and mistakes are made with otherwise simple menu items.", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2bcDDpv2do8T-vl0jnYdZg", "review_id": "yZyena0XEP4zuGpxkqpRwQ", "text": "I normally avoid chain restaruants.  I'm just not a fan.  But chipotle is good and GMO concious.", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IL74ET7bOOD4Gfb79OGysQ", "review_id": "t28EqK89b-rqL9Fof1aTgQ", "text": "I will not be returning to this Chipotle, the service was terrible. I could have received better service form an rock in Death Valley. First time here and could not believe the lack of customer service this place had... The girls behind the counter acted like they just found out their best-frienmy just stole their man... I'm easy to please, its a fast food restaurant, how picky can I really be.... honestly... I was ordering 2 bowls and it was the end of the world for this girl. I asked for extra onions and peppers for 1 of the bowls and i kid you not, there was about 5 pieces.... so i asked the next girl for more... generally thats what EXTRA means and she gave me 5 more pieces. After I had realized what kind of service i was dealing with I didn't dare to ask for anything special. Get home and first my boyfriend was like uh where are the onions and peppers... my response was \"the little you have... in the middle of your bowl\"... Not to mention, i go to take a bite of my bowl and the meat was COLD. Not luke warm, but COLD like it had been sitting there for hours... not being stirred... just growing bacteria.... Ive never wrote a review like this... my reviews are 4-5 stars ALWAYS, but this was just unacceptable.", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DghMl81bONCh5ELnrgn4Fw", "review_id": "UWu6g8fe5ARcKkyIE3yz_g", "text": "I love that every time I walk in to a Chipotle, no matter how many people are in line I still walk out within 5 mins. Their veggie bowl with brown rice, fajita style onions with bell peppers, black beans (the refried beans have bacon), corn, salsa, hot sauce, sour cream, guacamole, all topped with lettuce is ALWAYS on point. The staff is friendly and attentive. I love coming here.", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zNa_IxR49eFTs_EYLE2ZQw", "review_id": "3zG2gpCMmcBVDbI6AK6CIA", "text": "I really like this Chipotle location over others. I ordered on-line for pick up and arrived early. The ordered wasn't ready (not their fault) and they offered me a complimentary drink while I wait. To me, thats over and above. The place was packed and they still had my order ready in about 5 minutes. I expected to wait at least 15 minutes.The cashier was very genuinely friendly and professional.\nI ordered the steak burro with black beans, rice, sour cream, corn salsa, and lettuce. It was so fresh and satisfying with just the right amount of spice. So, so, good.\nGlad to have you in the neighborhood Chipotle!", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4D4UzEOu-QG4-jkyfynhPQ", "review_id": "RRXHya98mTxPezvEIqxXvw", "text": "I enjoy coming to this location because it is never super busy and the customer service is great. The staff is very friendly and the food is terrific \nSince the temperatures are semi-dropping, I do like that they have an outdoor patio because it's great to enjoy the evening weather...\nThe bathrooms are always clean", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eKuT_NJYw-dzHv0shocF1A", "review_id": "yy8aXK37Dxm0CXFSymZvEg", "text": "By the far the most friendly chipotle I've been too! Everyone was more than helpful not to mention the food was amazing and fresh!", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wDc9XUTLEyxOM-Xm7DUE_A", "review_id": "mAXiTlm82-G8rHsIc8-fpw", "text": "What can I say, this Chipotle is near my work, great as always.  Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because of how crowded and crazy busy it is during lunch time.  I have to show up at 11am right when the doors open to avoid the crazy line.  The staff are always friendly and even ask how my meal is as they clean tables near me.  LOVE CHIPOTLE!!!!!", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hkSzyAW9MYL2NmjTrBYpFA", "review_id": "bUX-xJ9JVH8cyqUM5BTuDQ", "text": "We go here all the time and I love the food I have tasted everything on the menu it's one of my favorite places!!!", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fJI5_IH58lbQXGUfhS9Bxg", "review_id": "izxkURcfjNFfoXyNUPOO2g", "text": "The service is friendly and fast! The food is fresh and perfectly seasoned and cooked! What's not to love? Busiest time is from 12-1 and 6-7", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zQE0aulnd-gcfVw17HeULg", "review_id": "kkeKgEiBi8Ox-lyEQDJqwg", "text": "As soon as I walked into this chipotle I was greeted by a line that was almost out of the door. The staff was working very hard to take orders and cook the food and the line went much faster than I thought it would, no complaints there. \n\nThe issue tonight was a matter of health. Simply put, the steak in my burrito bowl was  grossly undercooked. So undercooked that the meat was actually cold. I get it, it's busy so the food is being rushed but there is no excuse for this egregious error. \n\nUsually this type of transgression would get an automatic one star as my health was potentially compromised but I bumped them a star because the staff quickly made me another bowl and because they did such a good job handling the large crowd.\n\nThis better be an isolated occurrence because next time I'll have to report them to the state", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Fxzn1yDq9NKWgJlroA8--Q", "review_id": "4y-fAVTyzHRAo2xBWHSnUA", "text": "The salad at Chipotle is something that I crave often, and the salad dressing is amazing.  However, if you go to this location you will probably not get salad dressing-because they will be out and they do not want to take the time to make more.  Also, don't expect a lot of lettuce in your salad. At this location they are often either out of lettuce or getting so low they do not want to give you too much or they may have to go get more from the back.  This is the closest location to my house, so I went back tonight after staying away for a few months.  I ordered two salads and had to ask three times for more lettuce.  Then after my order was pushed down to the next person, they told me I had to wait while the filled all the other condiments in their area-there was no one behind me so I am not sure what the rush to fill all of those was about.  Then I get to the end to pay and ask for the salad dressing that they were supposed to give me at the beginning of the line.  They only had one salad dressing left.  I was told it would take a LONG time to make more, but they did not even offer to make it if I was willing to wait.  The cashier seemed incredulous that I only wanted to take one of the salads since there was only one salad dressing. Apparently I look like the type who is so healthy that I eat salad without dressing-not.  It isn't like there are any other options for dressing-they only have the one kind.  So I left with one salad for my daughter, and I went and gave another establishment my business.", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uoVj9OixdETxiIIH5Tv-nA", "review_id": "zrc92vDI-8afvcUKg_Iu5Q", "text": "I'm only giving this three stars because I love Chipotle food. Delicious cilantro-lime rice and perfectly season steak keep me coming back. This review is solely based on the customer service of this location. \n\nI work right down the street, so this is a very convenient lunch stop for me. The time to get my burrito isn't what bothers me. I know if I go there during lunch I'm going to have to wait in a line, that's no problem. What I hate is being rushed through the process of making my burrito. I only get three ingredients, so you think it would be hard to mess that up. They've ripped the tortilla before and expected me to be happy with them just wrapping another tortilla around it. One time the employee put sour cream on when I clearly didn't ask for it and asked if I would \"just eat it?\" Not to mention the inconsistency. Even if I get less ingredients then my boyfriend my burrito shouldn't be literally half the size of his. We're paying the same amount, so I want a size-able burrito! I've worked in food service before. I know lunch rushes suck, but when the quality starts slipping you need to take a deep breath and remember you're getting paid to make the burrito I'm paying almost eight dollars for. I shouldn't be able to tell that you hate your job. \n\nIt hasn't always been like this. There was some new employees hired a couple months ago, and I gave them a break. But it's been a few months and it's time to meet the standards that Chipotle has set for itself. I avoid this location like the plague.", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pex_l--10depyTKLjCEWBg", "review_id": "0LNNrvkwS8MPEajarcNlmA", "text": "I am an avid Chiptole fan, but never have I had as terrible service as I did today at this location. \n\nI used the online ordering method to order my food for my lunch. My email confirmation said that my food would be ready at 2:45. We arrived at 2:45 on the dot, ready to pick up our food. Upon telling the cashier that we ordered online, she argued with me saying there was no online order in her system. I then told her I had an email confirmation. She then \"went to the back\" and appeared with none other than my order sheet that had not been fulfilled. She then handed it to the person at the beginning of the assembly line to start making it and asked me if I was ready to pay, after I had already told her I had paid for it online. \n\nThe person making our order made the first thing wrong and we asked him to correct it, that was actually the least of my concerns, that happens, I get that. So then we just asked him if it would be easier for us to just tell him what we ordered. They then went through the line to make our order but for some reason were moving at the slowest pace I have ever seen at any Chiptole location, there was no sense of urgency and I had placed my order over a half hour before arriving, mind you, there was no line, which is rare for any Chiptole, so it really made no sense that our service was this poor. \n\nWe asked the girl at the cashier what we could do differently so that this wouldn't happen again and her response was that sometimes their system doesn't link up to whatever system is in the back and that was why our order wasn't ready. We left at 3:07. \n\nSo an order I placed at 2:20, was supposed to be ready at 2:45, and we left at 3:07. That is 22 minutes for an order that was placed online. \n\nI will not be going to that Chiptole ever again. And will defintely think twice before ordering online with you guys, very disappointing. :(", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F7uzfIgO0fqYV2HkjZ_d9w", "review_id": "VXkyCGCOC7V9blRMbSVS8A", "text": "This place is generally pretty good, however,  lately their employees are not very friendly. They are rush you, and always act like they are going out of their way to get your food. (News flash I think it is your job) You have to continue to repeat yourself, and they never tell you they are out of something before you order half your food. If I knew you were out of guacamole I wouldn't have ordered. Then they give you an attitude when you want to wait for them to make something they are out of. I am not sure if they are under new management. But this location has changed quite a bit, and not for the better.", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sPEFql7fLp0oouFxnooGpQ", "review_id": "Lbxd3o6g8bM0KvmZQqygww", "text": "This location is not as stellar as others. They usually have a bit of a wait and the regular employees do not seem thrilled to be there. The food is fine but the customer service alone makes it a chore to stop by.", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CiB_mv3zzhU48sBSEFafxA", "review_id": "RNVLmeYaN_cabG7rO2DUkw", "text": "My husband and I are avid Chipotle fans... usually the service at most locations is good, sometimes great. THIS location on the other hand is TERRIBLE. I could write a book on the many occasions we have experienced atrocious customer service. I hope the owner of this location wises up and reads the reviews. A change in staff is necessary!! Food is still good, but if you're looking for good service.. Spend your money elsewhere.", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KBpoIbLAQcEfMbmPIWFpiA", "review_id": "AWhN60BVdkWv_KMCRKcxsA", "text": "Normally I love chipotle and I would rate it 5 stars. The ingredients are scrumptious and the experience is sublime. However, at this restaurant not all of the staff was on their game. Specifically the beef I had was with the person rolling the burritos. She rolled them so poorly that the tortilla ripped in multiple, rendering the functionality of the burrito useless. It not only happened to me, but my friend as well. It was a sad day. Still, the burrito fillings were delicious - deserving of 4 stars.", "business_id": "K2_Hmmo5crTYWiT_1sWnfQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "9Z05mtXrXJ-22PElwp1ahA", "review_id": "WpAaSD-pRVIr2r-zKgPN2w", "text": "Strip mall mediterranean. Unbelievably clean place with unbelievably sweet owners. The chicken gyros, falafel, and baba ganouj are excellent. Great for take-out.", "business_id": "ejfy33R1avFm7oygL34uQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GO-bjH-pQSPiyPgj4zKwVw", "review_id": "T4tQ81z4kEfCwTFcDuqxUQ", "text": "Elie's is a small, unassuming place that gets busy during the lunch rush.\n\nI like their hummas quite a bit and their chicken plate is very tasty.\n\nMy wife found their falafel to be unpleasant for some reason.\n\nThis is the kind of mom and pop business I like supporting. They are very nice.", "business_id": "ejfy33R1avFm7oygL34uQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "lx5umzlKA9QHPOekNUKKbw", "text": "Meh.\n\nAverage place with average food. \n\nService is outstanding, though. Very friendly owner who will take the time to point out some of her faves off the menu. She even stopped by our table more than once - first to see how everything once; then to show us how the salads come prepared. \n\nThe establishment itself is very \"dinky,\" with little to no flair. There's a sign on the women's bathroom saying it's for customers only. Yet the men's door is void of any such note. The trash can, however, proudly displays a neon 8 x 11 piece of paper: For Trash Only. \n\nIf you like gyros, Greek food, a light and quick lunch, try this place out. I don't suspect it'll wow you speechless, but it's okay. \n\nJust remember TO BRING CASH! They do not accept checks or credit/debit cards. \n\nTheir hours:\n11 a.m. - 8 p.m. M - F\n11: a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturdays\nClosed Sunday", "business_id": "ejfy33R1avFm7oygL34uQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 7, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "6WJHk3E4PLt0-EXakw5Kdw", "review_id": "T-MIO8aq77rjn92UxbOJ1A", "text": "Yowza....  Food so good you'll slap yer Momma!\n\nI've driven by this place a gazillion times, and I've been wanting to try it.  I hadn't quite sated my need for Mediterranean food, so I decided to get some take-home.  \n\nI'm *trying* to be sort of careful about what I eat and making sure I get more veggies, blah blah blah.  So I got the mixed meat salad -- because I still needed some gyro meat.  All I can say is WOW.  The veggies were fresh and crunchy, the chicken was great -- marinated and really tender.  And, FINALLY, gyro meat that dreams are made of!  Perfectly seasoned, and just freakin good!  I chose the house dressing -- garlic, lemon, and olive oil -- and it was a great choice -- it was awesome.  This big ass salad comes with pita bread, but I'd get an extra, so you can sop up whatever dressing is left.  \n\nThe service was lovely as well.  The sister of the owner was working this evening, and was so friendly.  \n\nI will definitely be coming back.  I can't wait to try more!!!!!!", "business_id": "ejfy33R1avFm7oygL34uQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "qph_LkeFT6DMl2IzknQNGQ", "review_id": "ChFgFkkhs8smQfGSy-KsuA", "text": "Yes, I agree this place is a gem.  I have always had terrific food here (the gyros and salad's  are awesome).  ALWAYS fresh.  A little expensive considering it's a dive (a very clean one though).  And i have had co-workers complain they don't give you enough food.  But giving 5 stars based on the quality of the food", "business_id": "ejfy33R1avFm7oygL34uQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HOleI3jz1MLNUJ6cc1x0Pw", "review_id": "vXP9nPMzpXUnJnsEpc_l0Q", "text": "I have to fall somewhere in the middle on this place. Elie's gets high marks for being a family-run establishment and for having super-friendly and likeable service, but  it falls a little short in the food department. \n\nI can walk to this place from my work, so I decided to do just that one day last week. Alicia B was definitely right when she said that this place is \"dinky\" - the flooring is old, the tables are dingy, the bathroom is passable, and the \"decor\" consists of a few potted plants and some framed stock pictures of Greece. I might forgive the extreme lack of atmosphere if I felt that the prices were reasonable, since that would mean that the owners were skimping on style in order to provide a high-quality product. \n\nUnfortunately, the food doesn't quite deliver, especially given the high prices. I really wanted to order one of the vegetarian combo plates, but the cheapest one with falafel (plus hummus) was $7.85! That is really steep, in my opinion. If I had wanted to add baba and tabouli, it would have run me $9.10. Because this felt high, I ended up getting the falafel sandwich for $5.59. It only came with lettuce, tomatoes, and tahini sauce, so I ended up adding green peppers for $.45 (a bargain compared to the $.99 they charge to add tomatoes). \n\nI waited 10-15 minutes for my food, which I understand given that there was a steady flow of eat-in and take-out customers. When the sandwich did arrive (with a smile from the again very friendly owner), I enjoyed it because I was starving, but again, wasn't all too impressed. The pita was very large but very dry, and it definitely could have stood to be more moist. Similarly, I found the falafel overly dry and crumbly. The tahini sauce was decent but not as subtle as some I've had in the past. \n\nFor $8 or so, I got a filling falafel sandwich and a large Diet Coke. I definitely prefer the $2.99 falafel sandwich at Al-Hana, although the uber-convenient location of Elie's may mean that I return a few more times. I will definitely update if I go back and try something more on-point.", "business_id": "ejfy33R1avFm7oygL34uQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AbYhAHw5uI4mEfx0UPIWIQ", "review_id": "a086ZQ8LSH-xlncCS56KLw", "text": "The food is good. It's not great. It may be slightly overpriced for some... BUT  they don't get discounts for buying in bulk like the chains and the owners are good people trying to make an honest living. \n\nIt's local, family run business and the service is awesome. The owner greets you with a huge contagious smile when you walk in & she is always super friendly.\n\nAND YES -- DON'T FORGET: it's CASH ONLY!\n\nI wish the Valley had more places like this.", "business_id": "ejfy33R1avFm7oygL34uQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7C-jyTrOX-iJ-MrSJuh-8A", "review_id": "WTxTylKOWxwWOIRLv8XH9w", "text": "Awesome food! I dream about the falafel from here. I have tried Pita Jungle and many other places, even resorting to making my own but it is never the same as Elie's. Elie is so warm and inviting as she serves you herself. Prices are a little high but so is the quality. The fries are fresh and so is the meat. The pitas are so soft and fresh, very hard to find pitas such as these. I remember I passed out once here, I don't know if it was from a serious disorder or from me being in so much ecstasy from the food! Remember to bring cash, that is their only drawback.", "business_id": "ejfy33R1avFm7oygL34uQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qaogVXIa3uEG8gnUZ4b2Mg", "review_id": "PPsECBnyy6-EIFH2xY9zYA", "text": "i mainly eat vegetarian when going out to eat, and a wonderful combination to get here is a plate of tabouleh, hummus, and baba ganoush. i've been going here on and off for almost an entire decade, and the food's always been good. what i miss though, since they've slimmed down their menu a bit, are the grape leaves. they used to have such good ones...and it was a main reason i kept coming back. also their yogurt with cucumbers (not exactly like tziki, but still good), is also gone, and it was so good served with pita. oh well, at least they haven't yet  gotten rid of the holy trio of baba, hummus, and tabouleh.", "business_id": "ejfy33R1avFm7oygL34uQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mMSWtsCiMkzGtd1aMhh5VQ", "review_id": "vKsat6ZIAfp68h17pZ8lKg", "text": "This is a small place that clearly show the love of the owners.  I found it to be spotlessly clean despite having older furnishing and decor and the food is made one order at a time.\n\nThat means it's a dollar or two more than the chain places like Shlotskys and Subway that're on the other side of Thomas Road, but the quality of the ingredients is like, 200% better.\n\nNext time I need a fix of good Greek / Eastern mediteranean food I will be back for sure. Their tzatziki is just perfect - cooling, yet hot at the same time from generous amounts of garlic.\n\nThey do commercial catering too, so if you're looking for a office lunch that's different, definitely give them a try.\n\nAnd don't forget CASH ONLY means no debit cards! BTW That's a shout out for the dude who came in behind me who said \"what, not even debit cards?\"", "business_id": "ejfy33R1avFm7oygL34uQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ud43DdZ6PibSYEtsi18F4A", "review_id": "4fjBRWmCyUZuQ-SFDf3dng", "text": "Love Elie's Deli!  It's not a fancy place, but neither is the tood or prices.  Elie is a real person and when you eat there, you feel like you're at his home.  We're usually there in the evenings, it's quiet and we enjoy a leisurely meal with some really great healthy food.  Favorite is the grilled chicken pita wtih hummus.  Don't know how he seasons the chicken but it is to perfection with a slight hint of garlic.  Sometimes I get it with rice - yum!  Everything is really fresh and cooked to order.  Portions are generous - you won't go away hungry.  Just writing this makes me want to go back NOW!", "business_id": "ejfy33R1avFm7oygL34uQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LTk5iAP69zD003Iobr43GA", "review_id": "dV31xx706NNxgOzJ72JOMw", "text": "Elie's is the best in town! I love the feta gyro and the mixed meat salad. The pita bread is light and fluffy and the hummus is excellent! All are FANTASTIC! Portions are big. Customer service is wonderful! It is a little high in cost, but well worth it. You will wait a while for your food too, but what do you expect from a 2 person establishment? So call ahead if you're in a hurry, and don't forget to bring cash!", "business_id": "ejfy33R1avFm7oygL34uQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qaogVXIa3uEG8gnUZ4b2Mg", "review_id": "YZX8I5qF_MGo0xey3MqgSw", "text": "i've gone back to elie's and took note that the grape leaves are back on the menu, along with some other stuff too, i think! yay!", "business_id": "ejfy33R1avFm7oygL34uQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gfoErsyOWfR_rx6v6Xwy4w", "review_id": "rLQnLMnDnkS0pl5yTaCvgw", "text": "I'm divided.  \n\nI don't really like the way the place looks.  I am the last one to complain that decor is old and outdated, because I like un self-conscious outdatedness.  Unfortunately, it looked dirty, and by dirty I mean dusty and unscrubbed.  I began to wonder if they kept the kitchen as clean as the dining room. \n\nThe wait was interminable, or seemed so because of the creep sitting next to me who wouldn't stop talking about \"the aliens\".  In all actuality, I was probably there for about twenty minutes, having gotten there about 11:15 am.  Another note about the dining room is the kitchen obviously has insufficient smoke ventilation.  As I waited, my eyes began to sting, and the haze in the room was visible in the sunlight.  No dine-in for me.\n\nWhen looking at the menu, I thought the prices seemed slightly high.  Once I got my food, I felt that the prices were fair due to portion size.  I got the baba ganoush and grape leaves.  The grape leaves were awesome.  The baba ganoush was interesting, with a consistency that looked like hummus.  Totally creamy, no evidence of seeds.  It was dosed with so much liquid smoke that it kind of tastes like barbecue sauce.  Good at first, kind of sickening after half of it is gone.  I wouldn't get it again.\n\nI need to try this place one more time and see if my experience is comparable.  If it is, I doubt I will be back.", "business_id": "ejfy33R1avFm7oygL34uQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Txbs1MSnXsd8s7XsxaCTJA", "review_id": "RwfOl6EsZZaM_Kwn5Evvhw", "text": "Definitely best gyros in Phoenix", "business_id": "ejfy33R1avFm7oygL34uQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IFhyhyRsLPlKSclaovJTAw", "review_id": "jvcoOGKY6aUSoW9E-wI3og", "text": "I pass this place all the time, and decided to stop in today. Glad I did! I got the classic gyro with fries, and it was one of the best I've had. \n\nThe service is very friendly, and they are attentive. You could tell the ingredients are high quality, and my food was very fresh. \n\nThe establishment was very clean, with friendly service and good food. You should check it out!", "business_id": "ejfy33R1avFm7oygL34uQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SDL_XRsXcgg1GMcCQdqXfg", "review_id": "DZj3CP1e9T7TRORGEkEaNw", "text": "Two stars is \"Meh.  I've experienced better\" which is how I felt after eating at Elie's Deli.  I had a greek salad with grilled chicken and it was just ok.  My colleague had the falafel and she said the same thing about her meal.  Bottom line, I may or may not go back.  It's convenient for lunch from my work but I wouldn't go out of my way.", "business_id": "ejfy33R1avFm7oygL34uQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9SZBVZ-mxebOVa1BlWFtWw", "review_id": "IJil-t5L3sAbUhomTvEsrQ", "text": "I cant believe I have not Yelp'd about one of my favorite places - Elie's Deli!  \nTime to remedy that!\n\nWe've been going to Elie's for at least 3 years now.  Upon our second visit (we always get our stuff to-go).  I punched vent holes in the lids of the takeout boxes.  Did this to keep the fries from getting steamed to death before being able to eat them at home.  \n\nEver since the hole punch, the owners always remember us!  So much so that, they punch holes in the box for J's fries that he orders with his burger.  \n\nHonestly, one of the best gryos I've ever had.  Not oily and not drenched in tzatziki.  And the dressing for the greek salad is super good!  \n\nFriendly service, good food!", "business_id": "ejfy33R1avFm7oygL34uQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "syJ-WZZ1vcbQZgtjqmJ1uA", "review_id": "2pEMbFLjY99olgPSffcndA", "text": "REAL CUSTOMER SERVICE AND GREAT FOOD.  The woman that takes the orders and serves is always there and she is GREAT!  The gyros, hummus, and salads have been fresh, consistently good and prompt.  The decor is dated, but C'mon I'm in there too eat.  The woman has remembered me and my wife despite a number of weeks between visits.  This place is very refreshing in an era of dying customer service.  Don't judge a book by it's cover because you'll miss out on this gem.", "business_id": "ejfy33R1avFm7oygL34uQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zBkv5EqgkrgT_f3oL1B4yg", "review_id": "N1TSxdv495dtxPauSZTO4w", "text": "Clean inside and clean kitchen. Nice staff and super good food. The chicken pita was good, not great but the salad was super good. I even liked that it had no feta. \n\nThe burger I had tried another time was SUPER good. Taste just like you made t at home but without having to mess up your kitchen. ;) \n\nThe hours are a little annoying because but that just means they take pride in their food when it is open.\n\nI would definitely recommend everyone go give them a try.", "business_id": "ejfy33R1avFm7oygL34uQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ewAHMBcWGcoFVNgM69XUzg", "review_id": "ziFmvsleE_WbO6JLO1bftQ", "text": "Right in my neighborhood, and I finally tried this little gem of a place!  My gyro was fresh, flavorful, tasty - worth $.75 to add the feta.  Service was good.  I'll definitely be back for more.\n\nIt's simple and small, great for lunch.", "business_id": "ejfy33R1avFm7oygL34uQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2JelnbQWLLw8oH0p8dNO_g", "review_id": "rFbNTNfpk3Bgm4z63qqTgw", "text": "Just about now you are wondering are these reviews for real.well they are the food is first rate. It was just delicious. The brother and sister that run it are proud of their business and they have a right to be the food is first rate. They have been in the food business for 30 years and they care about what they do. They shop everyday themselves no deliveries because they are so particular about the food they serve. The place is super clean and they have an outstanding inspector rating. Best of all their 90 year old mother was still working taking pride in what she does not because she has to because she wants to. I am sorry we did not get here sooner, don't be sorry yourself go have some of their food.", "business_id": "ejfy33R1avFm7oygL34uQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uDa5XWxHEpetG6Io2A1p-w", "review_id": "lIoUcqFzlPoghEOlvfFnQA", "text": "Tired of big chain restaurants while visiting Phoenix for an annual conference, I trusted reviews on Yelp and found my way to Elie's Deli. I am eternally grateful that I did. This little unassuming small shop might serve the best gyro I've ever had.... And believe me, I've had a ton of gyros. It's one of my favorite sandwiches. \n\nSince it was my first time here, I went with the beef gyro lunch combo. They also serve chicken. Nedda (sister to Elie) was sweet and included a side of her delicious made-from-scratch-daily hummus and pita quarters. All of the food was quickly prepared by Elie in the kitchen and it was served so fast I hadn't even had time to take two bites of the tasty salad Nedda have me as the side to my combo. It's incredible how such simple food can be elevated by super fresh ingredients and the deft hand of a cooking master. Both of these things are found at Elie's Deli and it shines in their food. \n\nYou also know a restaurant is special when the owners know most customers (who walked in during the duration of my visit) and call them by name, inquire about families and work, tell jokes and laugh together. Elie came out from the kitchen and chatted with everyone in the dining room for a few minutes and brought people's lunches out from the back himself. That kind of personalization transforms a simple lunch into a community experience. \n\nAnd to be clear, the menu is much more extensive than Mediterranean food . You can dine-in or take-out. They have American style deli sandwiches and burgers too...some things I'll have to try the next time I come to Phoenix. Maybe. If I don't get the gyro again.", "business_id": "ejfy33R1avFm7oygL34uQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kJyR4gT1pfCcNjEY9-YMoQ", "review_id": "P4gto3wxalZkcUwlQNcx6w", "text": "Great lil mom and pop joint had the chicken gyro and salad. Salad was fresh and crisp gyro was tasty", "business_id": "ejfy33R1avFm7oygL34uQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ajGI2oSB7VFNVHLYvHs5zQ", "review_id": "hxd4x9LnFlqAvQ1NE0YhjQ", "text": "sitting in elie's right now and i have nothing but good things to say. the food is delicious, the owners are friendly, your order comes out FAST (i got my hummus and falafel pita within minutes of ordering--i barely had time to sit down!).  this is a little hole in the wall deli off 44th and thomas but well worth a visit. i haven't tried the famed gyro yet but i'm looking forward to it!", "business_id": "ejfy33R1avFm7oygL34uQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qaogVXIa3uEG8gnUZ4b2Mg", "review_id": "a92H1tuyDcA0SHQQyWvIFA", "text": "very sad to say that after 15 yrs, elie's is now closed for good. they were sweet people who served good food. i hope they are okay, and just retiring after working so hard for so long. thank you for all the years you were open.", "business_id": "ejfy33R1avFm7oygL34uQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "59JsZqiwc_yDEk1l6xhnKA", "review_id": "Cz_Kwp-IDHIk_ppBqjpKTA", "text": "It's a shame they have to close. This was the best place to eat in the area by far. What's troubling is that the mediocre, uninspiring chain restaurants across the street are swarmed with customers. The owners/workers of this place were some of the most courteous I've ever witnessed. I hope they are retiring in peace somewhere.", "business_id": "ejfy33R1avFm7oygL34uQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SDL_XRsXcgg1GMcCQdqXfg", "review_id": "W-rW_UlAQklPXqNuCAXKiQ", "text": "I don't review all that often on Yelp and today I was reading my old reviews.  My first review of Elie's Deli was a bit harsh, though in my humble opinion their grilled chicken salad isn't their best dish.  However, after trying their amazing hummus and their baclava I became a HUGE fan, as well as the owners who were so nice and remembered me and my friends, Elie's became a weekly must-have for our office.  \n\nI completely agree with Tabitha's comment, this was the saddest day of the year when Elie's Deli closed its doors.  I honestly almost cried.", "business_id": "ejfy33R1avFm7oygL34uQg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "bGzHbvzWwGq2-4_T6XO3Mw", "review_id": "lj7URRsQb-dh8r4JLCYiVg", "text": "I'm Yelping about this Fazoli's because I had the most amusing, but at the same time frustrating, experience trying to obtain dinner for my fiance and I last night.\n\n\"Baked Spaghetti Parmesan with Meat Balls, and Meat sauce instead of marinara.\" I was instructed specifically to say it just like that, and that I did.\n\nI ordered a Caesar salad, bread sticks and a Roasted Turkey sandwich.\n\nI'm patiently waiting for my order.\n\nAs the food order starts to take shape behind the counter, I see her stack a dish that I didn't order on top of my sandwich and attempt to place it in the bag.\n\nIrritated, I exclaim, \"Excuse me? What is that you just put in that bag?\"\n\n\"Spaghetti with Meatballs\", she said.\n\n\"I didn't order that. I ordered Baked Spaghetti Parmesan with Meat Balls, and Meat sauce instead of marinara.\"\n\nShe makes a second attempt to make the order correctly. This time, Baked Spaghetti with Meat Sauce with a Breaded Breast of Chicken Parmesan comes out.\n\n\"No, that's not it either\", I explained. \"Can I speak to the person in kitchen?\"\n\nFinally after explaining to the person making the food in the kitchen what I wanted, it was correct.\n\nNormally, that Fazoli's is pretty reasonable. Their pizza has always been extremely mediocre. Other than that, this is my first bad experience.\n\nThe bread sticks were really good that night, so I gave it 3 stars.", "business_id": "T-FM14EE1tt-94eONQEaVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 34, "useful": 22, "cool": 20}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "QSzUOwTMXPwazNCuAMwEow", "text": "Mama Mia! Fast food Italian. Who woulda thunk it? Well. Somebody incompetent and passionless. I would rename this place Yuckoli's. Fits better. \n\nI knew I was treading on dicey turf going to this joint. But it was in Rickie's old hood and the culinary establishments were limited to fast food and chain restaurants. So I went basic with spaghetti and meatballs (oh God, really, for the love of balls, these circular beef objects were filled with some sawdust like material and blander than Jennifer Aniston's movie career). Not good. We also tried a chicken Alfredo like dish that apparently was made with Elmer's glue. \n\nPasty. Bland. And, yes, it does stick to construction paper. \n\nI wasn't expecting much. But I wasn't expecting to be grossed out. All I can say is \"Mama Mia, papsa a pee'ah, daddy's got the diarrhea\". \n\nThere. \n\nThat's classy. And Elite of me. Don't ya think?", "business_id": "T-FM14EE1tt-94eONQEaVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "WRVrxPlDOCFsKmzhjdGqxg", "review_id": "mEa0dujlKnxpVtlvHmqUvQ", "text": "Good stuff!\n\nI typically order the chicken parmesan meal, which comes covered in cheese and spaghetti. The garlic butter breadsticks accompanying the meal are soggy, but flavorful.\n\nIn need of a filling meal and craving Italian? Consider Fazoli's.", "business_id": "T-FM14EE1tt-94eONQEaVA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EJu5peGoO4tzop0pQtgHgA", "review_id": "Ioq0wGWOiH-dFH733UUx9A", "text": "Well, I completely agree with Tina!  I went to the Bernina Connection for the first time and was thrilled.  I stumbled on their website and found out that they were open late tonight (Tuesdays only).  They have a wonderful selection of fabrics, notions, and some books.  I was given a newsletter and told I'd be getting emails about sales and classes coming up.  Great customer service - I'm glad to have such a great independent business nearby.", "business_id": "iYj4QlA3Of2WHTtyYGTodw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GubdNFoDAsiwE6bWIr97cQ", "review_id": "qqvyVk8RWoeJntslmG6fkw", "text": "I hate this place because Gus my sweetie pie spends a ton of money here. But he always gets good extremely friendly service and the best products along with instruction and occasional repairs on his machines.", "business_id": "iYj4QlA3Of2WHTtyYGTodw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0Nzq2vv8FoGEGosfZDP4Vg", "review_id": "EgF47yqIfJ7w8xnzUvrSRw", "text": "Knowledgable.  Friendly.  Well organized (amazing amount of merchandise in a relatively small space).  Generously sized classroom where there always seems to be something going on.  There is definitely a sense of \"community\" about this place from both the staff and the customers within.  \n\nMost of my business with them has been with their repair shop, I have taken several vintage machines there of various brands and they have enthusiastically welcomed the challenge of servicing them, replacing missing parts and getting the old work horses running smoothly.  I can't say enough about the quality of their repair services!  \n\nInteresting novelty quilting fabrics for those who are looking for something special.", "business_id": "iYj4QlA3Of2WHTtyYGTodw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VRDiQMV8GN3JySRjmdraEg", "review_id": "Iq67eTzNk1IKfkiDj5_JlA", "text": "I have learned a lot a made big strides since I have taken classes there. I find the Staff are really helpful and give expert advice on making projects and taking care of sewing machines. Also, they have a machine tech who does repairs and maintenance on my different \nMachines.  Now I have fun sewing and I  love the new fabrics!", "business_id": "iYj4QlA3Of2WHTtyYGTodw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "osTJkim9SGhRBRZ09_hMew", "review_id": "q2d5eaGJWtjSvVW4Ackf2g", "text": "I heard very good things about this place from a few people.  After my horrific experience at another sewing machine place.  I was ready to give up, but decided to take it to one more place.\n\nWhen I took my machine there I was already impressed by their computer system and the way they label each part to make sure it belongs to the right owner.  The other place I took my machine for 2 years, never had me in their system and never remembered the countless times I spent money in their store.\n\nI was really surprised that in 2 days a service tech had looked at my machine for a diagnosis, the other store didn't even get to looking at my machine until 2 and half weeks later to tell me something was even wrong with my machine.\n\nUnfortunately, my sewing machine is a Viking and it need some new parts that can only be sold and distributed by Viking dealers.  But the service tech did tune up, adjust the tension, and let me know exactly what needed to be replaced in terms I can understand and not part numbers and techie vocabulary like the other store.\n\nThe tech even got it to sew better, although I am still waiting for things to get replaced, at least they were able to give back my machine after 3 days in a working condition that I can still sew light weighted gowns and use my industrial Juki for the rest. \n\nOverall, their customer service is excellent and their staff knowledgeable and friendly.\n\nI may be switching my brand loyalty from Viking to Bernina very soon.  That and when I worked at Hancock Fabrics when I was 16, my boss ranted and raved about her Bernina.", "business_id": "iYj4QlA3Of2WHTtyYGTodw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gGNAr-cmCQUgA9B0QjVqAg", "review_id": "EoXutl9D9zt_XuShy5PuKw", "text": "I stopped in this store today to check out the latest Amy Butler fabrics. I left feeling inspired and excited about sewing. They offer classes for an affordable price. They had an awesome selection of fabric and the staff was quite helpful. I know I'll be back and hope to take their beginner's sewing class this summer when I have more free time.", "business_id": "iYj4QlA3Of2WHTtyYGTodw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AbJ48OT3YlAAAbSZbVtmgg", "review_id": "n1ZV2qKjqgAZSf8YqoNspQ", "text": "Went to the Quilt Exhibit last Friday. Great job to staff & volunteers. Everything was beautiful. Food was fantastic. If you missed this event to promote Ryan House Charity, you really missed something special. Good job ladies (& husbands)!", "business_id": "iYj4QlA3Of2WHTtyYGTodw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "t8Aw5Mldi92E6ooxoNAgog", "review_id": "uEYL-YiIjRbXwq1oUMzyYQ", "text": "I feel special when I go to this store. Friendly, helpful and enthused staff-- gorgeous fabrics--and great classes. I chose to buy my new Bernina here, even though it's farther to drive to, because of the atmosphere and attitude of staff.", "business_id": "iYj4QlA3Of2WHTtyYGTodw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8n4SarsuI9Km6lEtydiE0w", "review_id": "LjSaERjiumPYkqqQJ0_ntA", "text": "Went here for the first time this week and was completely charmed! I took a basic class on how to make a skirt, it cost me $25, but it was very useful. I was actually the only person in the class so I got one-on-one instruction. I could see there is a big sense of community here, everyone seemed to know each other and they were all so friendly! \n\nThey also have a cool selection of fabric, like prints I would actually wear (this is not always true at Joann...who wants a piece of clothing with hot dogs printed on it? Ok, maybe some people...). It is a bit more expensive so I will probably continue buying basics elsewhere but get really cool fabric here! \n\nThey have a great list of classes, I will definitely be attending more of them!", "business_id": "iYj4QlA3Of2WHTtyYGTodw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "yUZc4PQdOVw5sQyjqgWpNQ", "review_id": "H98alNfidGJWGQLPa14HEw", "text": "Stopped in here for the first time this week looking for a particular quilting  notion. They didn't have it but were very helpful offering to order it or call other shops to find it for me. Nice selection of fabrics and books & project ideas. I will return another day!", "business_id": "iYj4QlA3Of2WHTtyYGTodw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "i0A-c2yoHySmFhRV2sDR1g", "review_id": "rLv0vnbS-iwBz-eDKY7bjw", "text": "I have been using Bernina Connection for years to have Bernina sewing machines serviced. They do an excellent job for a reasonable price and they give a discount for bringing 2 machines in at the same time. Everybody here is very friendly and helpful. They warranty their work and I have never had any problems with the machines I have taken there for service.", "business_id": "iYj4QlA3Of2WHTtyYGTodw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TDlxCkMe5GpEGpSFXUAdFw", "review_id": "C844ruXmbqBpeD5VPy7JsQ", "text": "Very helpful, knowledgable and repairs reasonably priced.", "business_id": "iYj4QlA3Of2WHTtyYGTodw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wVKUFKhb0Nbyb8-_Ly8L_g", "review_id": "zLAbXwo_m-BUuWtTHyP_Aw", "text": "Came in needing only a tension screw for my bobbin case, and $40 later... $20-30 just to have my \"tension checked\" when all I needed was a $2 screw. Didn't need my tension checked... It was perfectly fine until I lost the screw! Doubt I'll be back anytime soon, shame since it's so close. I hate to be so harsh but I feel pretty cheated. Bonus star since the repair guy interrupted his lunch to work on my machine, but a warm bedside manner seems hard to come by here.", "business_id": "iYj4QlA3Of2WHTtyYGTodw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wVKUFKhb0Nbyb8-_Ly8L_g", "review_id": "tH-VAX0Ya5iHH8DMKj-H5w", "text": "Three weeks later and my machine has tension problems like never before. Guess where I won't be going to get it fixed?", "business_id": "iYj4QlA3Of2WHTtyYGTodw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NBSgrikAjKvNy_WNBkYNPg", "review_id": "A6CB0mjwb5wAgzGR-3pxxA", "text": "My wife (the quilter) and I found this place busy on a Monday about closing time.  \n\nGreat selection of fabric with good samples to the point the space was a little crowded.  \n\nLots of notions and patterns with precuts available including 1/2 yard cuts.  \n\nPrices on the high side.\n\nStaff helpful.\n\nAs the husband I did not see a place for husbands to sit and no restroom in site.", "business_id": "iYj4QlA3Of2WHTtyYGTodw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "474gZer4_3IxqOpirild1w", "review_id": "egRZX9tcjq3Q9iPkbCqPWQ", "text": "Can you review water?  I think so.  I hope so since we're mostly made up of water and so is the Earth.  Great price, service and one heck of a cute dog that will greet you at the door on occasion.", "business_id": "OuRFI9c8s73i9whoTApxdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "zrq0TikmGD9dIgIL34rSbg", "text": "I stopped in on a whim, lured in by the signs for a Hawaiian Shaved Ice.  Being a fan and a connoisseur of Shaved Ice, slushes, snow cones, raspados and other predominantly icy treats I am always on the lookout for my next fix. This place has the best shaved ice ever!  I am addicted! I didn't realize what good Ice and good water could do for shaved Ice. \nOn my first visit, I was gifted a gallon of the water with the purchase of my Shaved Ice. \nThis has become my favorite stop for all things water. The water is superb!!  When chilled I swear it stays colder longer and does a much better job of refreshing and quenching my thirst than anything off the tap!  A huge fan of seltzer and Perrier, I started carbonating my own water using this water as my base.  Perrier be damned,  the carbonated water I get using this water is just as good or better. \nI also buy the bagged ice. Again I swear it freezes harder and improves the taste of any beverage that requires ice. \nI find myself drinking more water as a result.  \n\nThe lady who owns and operates the place is very helpful and friendly.  She takes great pride in her water and her whole operation.  Everyone who works here is always very helpful and friendly.   They also offer an after hours filling station just outside their door.  Very convenient!\n\nI go out of my way to come here and each time I go to fill my water bottles, I ALWAYS make sure to get a shaved ice.....", "business_id": "OuRFI9c8s73i9whoTApxdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hPsOtW5Fdsm6yFtllGYcMg", "review_id": "6xoJ1rjVinUuECRjaJThwg", "text": "The shaved ice is amazing!  They have every flavor you can imagine!!!  Outstanding!", "business_id": "OuRFI9c8s73i9whoTApxdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "SZiufr6e2M-P-29Wrv2xCA", "review_id": "oEYfbLf6cCZ006JFtOpjQw", "text": "I've been getting my water here for years. Great water and great service. Also sell other products like shower filters.", "business_id": "OuRFI9c8s73i9whoTApxdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0ubi_Zhz5aboEgmDoHjrFw", "review_id": "q2sa1CaWeMF7NtvjPHuibA", "text": "Love the shaved ice! Lemon and cotton candy are my favorite! The friendly staff make every visit enjoyable.", "business_id": "OuRFI9c8s73i9whoTApxdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_6wM6y9DIaTWF3FLNt8Njw", "review_id": "cJlmGleecf7vjroMPbIcqA", "text": "I stopped here for some Hawaiian shaved ice and I ended up buying a water bottle. It's been a long time since I last had some shaved ice but I really enjoyed it from here. Pi\u00f1a Colada is the way to go!  The syrup is all natural, none of that scary artificial stuff. Denise was very friendly and welcoming. She actually takes the time to shave the ice and is not stingy with the flavoring. As I waited around I noticed the different water bottles from liters to gallons. One caught my eye of course, perfect size for my workout days. She even took the wrapper off, rinsed and filled it with ice cold water.  AND, I can stop in at any time for a 35cent refill. Can I do that anywhere else? Nope. Thanks Denise.", "business_id": "OuRFI9c8s73i9whoTApxdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xcp4S_0GINeO20sKvBqT9g", "review_id": "5PX2oLIZ_zmu4u4N5guPQQ", "text": "four words:\n\nbest water in phoenix! \n\nthat is all.", "business_id": "OuRFI9c8s73i9whoTApxdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "70fnWMP7G9h85-FFePmSog", "review_id": "-IbSj2CYmptiFTPvFJ83eQ", "text": "The Water Connection is one of my favorite local businesses in Phoenix. The wonderful woman who runs this water store is truly invested in providing a great product.  \n\nI lived at the apartment complex directly behind this establishment for a short while. I went in because it was convenient. My first time in the store I felt like family. She educated me on water, plastic and glass in a no-pressure way.  I ended up finding excuses to come to the store: snow cones, shower filtration, cell food, etc. \n\nNow I live in central Phoenix. I gladly make the trip to 40th and Camelback when our family needs water. My 1 year old has had water connection most of his life. I've lived in Phoenix for 31 years and have loyalty to very few places. This is at the top of the list.", "business_id": "OuRFI9c8s73i9whoTApxdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CmYPDCzulJu1K21r8WFqPw", "review_id": "t7xzlQPvV-U5IJYS7qphFQ", "text": "The best water ever!!!!!!!!! Plus when you go in there you are  like family . Denise is wonderful you get to see the dog and you just feel warm and loved .", "business_id": "OuRFI9c8s73i9whoTApxdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nTje0J0wlpvpubwmaRXd5A", "review_id": "md33vpGp2s4NI3BffKMprg", "text": "The staff here is great very friendly and always greeted with a hi & smile! I get my brows done by Jessica she is the master of brows! The salon is clean and professional,Wait time is good not too long.They carry a variety of hair products from Paul Mitchell,Redken,Matrix,TIGI,etc. Go In and see them for a great hair cut,color and waxing!!!!", "business_id": "k1DNE0WhO_ZonpSypbeNyA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5lq4LkrviYgQ4LJNsBYHcA", "review_id": "tobbQHU3SQ_aoctafu4Ycg", "text": "....my hair looks fine, but I swear to God the young lady cutting it was intentionally jabbing me with the sheers.", "business_id": "k1DNE0WhO_ZonpSypbeNyA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w_QI38P0WJnnZhZt8QjUjQ", "review_id": "H3gHnWjOklK44DS_fcVa4Q", "text": "I've tried Toni & Guy twice over the last 5 years, otherwise had a friend cut my hair. It was time to get a professional cut again and I figured I'd try Supercuts in my neighborhood.\nI had no prior experience with Supercuts but would have expected from hair salons in the past:\n- That they'd wash my hair before cutting, not use a water spray bottle\n- That it takes more than 10 minutes to cut and trim hair that hadn't been cut in 6 months.\n- That they'd offer a mirror to see the back when asking if it looked ok.\n- That they'd dry my hair!!!!\n\nI left the store with my hair wet and combed back. No idea what I'd look like.\nWhen I got home and dried it, the left ear had a strand of hair an inch longer than the right.\nThe back wasn't layered and all kinds of uneven hairs were flipping and sticking out.\nWound up taking scissors and \"fixing\" it myself.\n\nWhile friendly and inexpensive, I would not use them again.", "business_id": "k1DNE0WhO_ZonpSypbeNyA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HpxGTDm60d9JapjN36JFSQ", "review_id": "yBa8pb-jOQqoTuifXOmMxA", "text": "Nothing to rave about, but certainly worth the money they were charging. They are often busy, which means I have to wait up to an hour to get my hair cut.", "business_id": "k1DNE0WhO_ZonpSypbeNyA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DWkfepuyoyJvLwj9zWDUiQ", "review_id": "Rkf4TPnWWVz15jyi50EvRg", "text": "If you are applying for a job at Supercuts. Please apply at Supercuts.com locations are always growing and new things are happening.", "business_id": "k1DNE0WhO_ZonpSypbeNyA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "yy8vNTtESId44OcGyaVnbw", "review_id": "7MSDELVPpBeqFEsBdKtLpg", "text": "Honestly I'd have to give the place 4 1/2 stars if it were an option. The pizza borders of great, but not quite there. Still, you's have to drive a good distance and pay a lot more for better. This place is our favorite neighborhood pizzaria hands down. Amazing that the chains like Dominoe's can even survive in our neighborhood with Slice of Sicily here. Give it a try!", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "l0TaAPez3l2gbvEY97i2Dw", "review_id": "O-Tvv453N5BvfGgN2lXY4A", "text": "What more can you ask for when you walk into this family run joint?  The food is great and there are tons of regulars that it almost feels like a mini version of \"Cheers\".  The white pizza is particularly fantastic!", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 9, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "Wy7f9DOuBEOenhnA7KIKoQ", "review_id": "mXlYZwMWfmwBdvKvAwRcRw", "text": "I enjoyed a wonderful pizza here last night.  My toppings included black olives, mushrooms and artichokes.  My boyfriend enjoyed the baked ziti. \n\nWe have been driving past this place forever and always want to stop in. Last night when we were decided what to do for dinner I said, let's have pizza and let's look on Yelp for a recommendation.  We decided that Slice of Sicily would be our choice based on closeness to our apartment and the good reviews it received.    \n\nWe drive up and get a spot right in front!  Hooray for good luck!  There were only two people eating inside so we picked out a table and took a seat.  The tables were all red and white checkered and the walls full of Italian maps and posters.  The west wall was an interesting mural of an Italian landscape with bare trees and sunflowers.  The decor reminded me of how much I missed Italy. \n\nWe took a look at the menu, ordered and looked on the huge map of Italy next to us.  I asked Gary if he knew where I was born... he knew it was up north.  So I showed him, I also showed him the placed I lived in Italy and the place we are going to retire too.  He always laughs when I say that.  He doesn't know how serious I am!\n\nOur waitress was nice and between her and the owner we got everything we needed.  The owner's family is from Sicily, but her mother was born in the states.  \n\nOur food was fantastic.  I no longer need to drive all the way to NYPD for New York Style Pizza, I can drive up the street to Slice of Sicily.\n\nThere was a nice steady stream of people in and out of the restaurant.  They do many to go orders.  They had many regulars.  We will definitely be regulars. \n\nI would have given this place 5 stars but when we ordered two canolli's they went back to grab them and came out empty  handed.  They unfortunately were out of canolli batter.  We were a little disappointed but said we'd be back for more pizza and canolli another time.\n\nI definitely recommend this restaurant if you like family owned pizza places and great New York style pizza. \n\nI hope this review is beyond satisfactory to those who take this site way way way too seriously.  I tried to write a few more paragraphs, but there wasn't anything left for me to cover.", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EEsYi_yEGWADkWJxkkWcYg", "review_id": "ztOD1Eyah9aDumIhND5hWA", "text": "The food is great here!  From fried zucchini to pizza to chicken parmesan, you can't go wrong.  Their homemade garlic Italian salad dressing is nothing short of amazing.\n\nThe only cons here is the service is often slow and can be a little mouthy.  We've seen people walk out before ordering because of it.\n\nBring in your favorite bottle of wine and they'll provide the glasses.", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "jWvzAN1czxypi-GM1KY62g", "review_id": "ZpkqUyXxQx3n2N9Vqx3Jpw", "text": "This place really is a hole-in-the-wall joint. I go with a friend from Brooklyn, NY.  He loves the Calzones.  I figure you can't go wrong with a Pizza joint that a Brooklynite loves. \n\nThree things to remember about Slice of Sicily:\n\nHole in the wall.\n\nWise-ass service. \n\nTry the Pizza wrap!", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ce8EIWnx8vBzhi8SrTdqCA", "review_id": "KCzo_2hMpHraUs-rmby2vw", "text": "Slice of Sicily is our new lunch place! It's perfect for a work break and they have a $5.70 lunch which includes a slice of pizza, a drink, and a salad - not too shabby, if I do say so myself! \n\nI would not go there if I was:\n1.  On a first date\n2.  Wanting something healthy\n3.  Hoping for great service (the lunch menu is on a chalkboard on the wall ... and if you ask for the lunch specials, they ask you to get up and look at the chalkboard)\n4.  Lookin' to impress (unless you were impressing with your local knowledge....)\n\nThe pizza was great for a hole in the wall place, and it's definitely family owned!  We'll definitely keep going - mostly for convenience and value...", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0VfJi9Au0rVFVnPKcJpt3Q", "review_id": "XJHknNIecha6h0wkBSZB4w", "text": "Every friday, my dad and I eat here. We order the same thing... pizza wraps. they are good and fillng. iced tea hits the spot. Typical strip mall pizza.", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7C-jyTrOX-iJ-MrSJuh-8A", "review_id": "o_IA_U_H0wenpKQlAlD6aQ", "text": "Bad attitudes from the workers, the food is not that great to put up with the mood of this place. This isn't like the soup Nazi from Seinfeld. Sometimes the place is open and sometimes it is not which makes for crappy business.", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "yp90PduP1gD7kgCLWuQg4w", "review_id": "1OdtBCqFuyNgJ2dA_nEo8A", "text": "I will give S.o.S. a 4 star rating for now for two reasons. I have only tried two items from their menu. The pizza and the cheese calzone. Definitely a solid pizza and an awesome calzone. The only downside is that it is a little bit small and fills up quick. It's not a problem if you're doing carry out but if you're on your lunch break and want to sit down and enjoy your meal it can be difficult at times. They have great lunch specials and all the typical dishes that you will find at a basic Italian joint. Although I can't say for sure, if they make their dishes like their pizzas and zone's, I'm willing to bet they will be pretty solid. I guess I will have to go back pretty soon and try on for myself!", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dfprRWlHx_GRUyCY5vmCbQ", "review_id": "AyyxxZW3gN4mdI2IBmqz-w", "text": "There is one simple reason to go to Slice of Sicily besides the fact that the pizza is better than Mamma Mia's: the waitress is awesome.\n\nA brassy skinned, raspy voiced spitfire of a straight-shit-bitch server will unhappily take your order, and bring it to your promptly.  You'll listen to her answer the phone with a sound that is a medley of Kathleen Turner, Diane Rehm with a touch of one of those women with a hole in their throat from smoking.  \n\n\"GOOD AFTERNOON SLICE OF SICILY\"\n\nIt's comical in the best way, and I both admire and respect this woman for running the tiny, four topped gem seemingly on her own and without regard for the comfort of her customers.  She is, in my eyes, sort of a bad ass. \n\nAlso, the pizza is not bad, the prices are fair, the salads taste fresh and the place is bright and welcoming with comfy hotel room art and a steady flow of people getting their orders to-go (perhaps to avoid my hero server).\n\nI pay attention to the service, I do, and while normally I might scoff at her unpleasant attitude and smoker's voice, for some reason I find her, and this place, a fascinating destination for a cheap pizza lunch and an interesting experience.", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wFFT3aWlPYP92lFyneonAg", "review_id": "jtO3UnXARpnJtYQEy25fIA", "text": "I knew when I called Slice of Sicily for closing time (8pm for dine in, 9pm for carryout, closed on Sundays) this is where I wanted dinner.  When I asked for information a somewhat ear piercing, tone varied voice loudly gave me answers.  This was the real deal New York style pizza joint I was craving.\n\nWe arrived for a family dinner night about 7:20.  A few people were watching Dancing with the Stars while waiting for their to go.  Trying to transform a four top into a five top, a skinny, grey-haired  woman shuffled over to assist.  This was Donna, my new favorite Phoenix waitress.  We get seated, open the beers I brought (BYOB) and start ordering.  We shared some fried mushrooms and zucchini.  Decent but nothing special.  Pizza wise we got a meat lovers, veggie and white.  All three were great!  Fresh toppings, thin, crispy crust and cheesed to perfection.  Take note of the wall mural.  The farm house scene is very entertaining.  I had a small obsession with real wreath added on the painted door.  \n\nDonna definitely enhanced my visit.  She was sassy towards my bro-in-law considering he was outnumbered by the women surrounding him.  I liked that and so did he.  She gives it to ya straight.  Donna and my Mom hit it off.  I hope they become friends.", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "00IVoTJHcLi9EgDQsFJAiQ", "review_id": "pbn7yQzhh_A3-1LhMvTERg", "text": "Try the Chicken Parmesan!  It's the best I've ever had? Quite possibly. When I worked in that area we would hit it for lunch once a week. Donna is awesome in a take-no-shit-but-still-take-care-of-you kind of way. She calls it as she sees it and I think that's great. By your third visit she will most likely know what you are gunna order.\nI can't comment on the rest of the menu as I've only ordered the Chicken Parm. Yeah, it's that good.", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NjcHcAq5iT-7B-Ka_WLKgg", "review_id": "EfzDTFF2DIciHQVMS2ymZQ", "text": "Great New York style pizza. I got slices to go which is so convenient! This is def my new fave pizza place.", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C8A0nTFO5JWTLqBwS_W3Rg", "review_id": "sB_MjhMhBxMKlwn8wcu46Q", "text": "For me, it's all about the food. This is the best pizza in Phoenix. For me anyway. This should have been picked on Best of Phoenix New Times. Not that they need it, this pace is always hopping. I am from Jersey and you're gonna get that Jersey feel there. The waitress, (I think her name is Donna) makes me homesick every time I go or for pizza to go. She is a true star. She is part of the experience god bless her heart.\nThe pizza is perfect- the sauce is so important, ( for me, it can make or break the experience ). The crust and cheese all blend and don't compete for flavors. I gotta tell you, that first bite and the end of that slice is sublime. Oh, and their calzones are huge. I really should try their other stuff, but I need their pizza.  Bianco Shmianco.", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "38BNIi0H7C98g_AjFcepJA", "review_id": "di2w7qno2AYye_8_6w_mtg", "text": "Best Italian food in town.  Always great and entertaining service from Donna who has the ability to remember a customers preferences time and time again.\nThe chicken dishes are all very good but the pizza dough and calzones are truly the best you can find West of New York.  I can't justify going to another Italian restaurant in town because of the quality of the food.\nAlso - as it is a BYOB, you save a little money on drinks.  Simply the best of Phoenix.", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k_vWGNkwYkigOnbEMNMOvg", "review_id": "GwZucp_fxQ0bE0ixYhBCgw", "text": "not open at 8pm on a wednesday...\nno website.\n\ndud for me :/ maybe ill get a chance to try it when it's actually open", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZsLPGNGap84hB1RzmAupbA", "review_id": "FkNypxOahcOz__eH1V7dTQ", "text": "I was working in Phoenix for a month and really wish I had found this place sooner. By far the best pizza I have had in a really long time. Good prices, relaxed atmosphere and good food. What more could you ask for. The owners made sure to greet us and came out to the table to check on everything. I would highly recommend this place to anyone in the Phoenix area looking for some great NY style pizza!", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B-YKNNwFl5toJeUNXBj5QA", "review_id": "gsaObrJEaQHKg2_WJkUMZA", "text": "Great pizza. We've been searching for a reliable standby since we moved to Phoenix. It hit the spot. Better than the others in the neighborhood.", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DrWLhrK8WMZf7Jb-Oqc7ww", "review_id": "ePIqy9OQjNFJUPTESAhIrw", "text": "Oregeno - all NY pizza contains this spice gently flecked on top of the pizza. Hardly any pizza places west of the Empire state building use oregeno and I have very rarely spotted this true symbol of NY pizza. (except in shakers) Finally stopped into Sicily to get some pizza after seeing the photos on Yelp. This turned out to be pretty good pizza. It could use just a bit of the orange grease that is also a NY tradition, but otherwise it was a great effort to replicate the Big Apple Classic. The cheese was not overwhelming, easily foldable and the cheese actually stuck to the sauce (sounds weird), but you just have to have eaten a million slices in NY to know what I'm talking about. Only about $12 for a 14\" cheese pie and even better and crispier when heated up. I also tried a Chicken parmesan hero which was top notch containing nicely breaded cutlets nestled in a italian roll with plenty of tasty red sauce and a good dose of melted cheese on top which also had oregeno dusted in for effect. THis is a really small pizzeria, but they are cranking out what so far has become the closest to NY style I have seen in Arizona yet. Oh, they also have Natural parmesan cheese in packets, which is brown instead of white, another unusual twist - I'm guessing white parmesan has been unhealthly for all these years? Anyway, white parm is better than its brown buddy.", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MLaaZKZiNkLqeBOH5y98GA", "review_id": "JwlfYV_kNXbbFKsTOY6MNA", "text": "Donna and Bill know how to keep us happy with the best pizza and calzones around.  You will always feel like you have stepped back east for lunch or dinner when you go there.  Casual and friendly atmosphere.", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "J3I2NClEbD1Xr8lOdjxlqQ", "review_id": "RT0JMt7MT7wQjvYnpiT9XA", "text": "I cannot believe I've not reviewed this small, family-run joint.  Slice is tucked into a tiny mall on 38th street and Indian School, behind the ever-popular Bosa Donuts.  Slice has been cranking out pizza, wings and other italian specialities for well over the 20 years I've been going to this neighborhood place.  \n\nI've tried everything on the menu at one time or another, last night I was jonesing for lasagna.  I had to have a tasty lasagna, and Slice really delivered with the goods, all stuffed with sausage and ricotta and all tomato-y and melty with mozzarella and bathing in sauce.  This dish comes with a side of toasted garlic bread, a small loaf of Italian bread, drizzled with butter and herbs, garlic and parmesan, then toasted to perfection.  The wife enjoyed the Chicken Parmesan, which I can vouch for, is at least two meals and well worth it.  The small side salad is always fresh green-leaf lettuce, black olives and cucumber, with a side of creamy ranch dressing.\n\nWith the help of Slice, I've successfully trained my daughters to understand the difference between real pizza and those 30-minute delivery donks.  Our standard order has been a medium pizza with pepperoni and black olives, and a dozen hot wings.  A medium pizza here is larger than any large from a volume delivery place, and it comes with a delicious chewy outer crust, baked to perfection, with drippy cheese all over it.  It's best to dine in, so you get this disk of deliciousness right out of the oven.  mmmmmmmm.    Over many years, I've never been unhappy with this order, or with Slice.\n\nThe hostess, Donna is warm and friendly, and cares about her customers.  She really makes you feel like you just sat down in her dining room, welcome and inviting.  I always enjoy the light banter we share when I come in to pickup my order.  The dining room isn't fancy, but you are there for the food, not fancy linens.  This is food that will not disappoint, and when you leave, you will be taking any leftovers with you.", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B-YKNNwFl5toJeUNXBj5QA", "review_id": "fx9C-0pmZmx8Z90RA70-Qg", "text": "We prefer Pizza A Metro now. Tastes great and catches you way off guard. But we'll return on occasion to Slice of Sicily. They still have a fun place and solid food. They know our neighborhood, too, so if you want to keep it local, keep going to Slice of Sicily.", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z_GOkYOCNkW2ceYtmVWVNg", "review_id": "GNQl1CUl_-yZ4ZAbUW4cdA", "text": "Delicious food and abusive service. Best of NY. Woo Hoo.", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7nlZJW84Adt6oYn2shnn_g", "review_id": "jIa0tcbqDEcCLhcejlqIzg", "text": "Ambient - Casual\n\nService - The waitress/ cashier/ owner is very attentive and considerate.  Treats you like family.\n\nFood - Its good.  Although I'm not sure if they are cooking everything from their frozen state... I once had their chicken parmasean and it tasted that way.  I've also had their spaghetti and ravioli, I enjoy their sauce.", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NdytAQjOvVt1Ro8-Z99ngw", "review_id": "-lfSzOZM5DLah9dfqqhCJg", "text": "I can't believe I waited so long to try this gem in my backyard. Slice of Sicily blows any pizza chain out of the water! Friendly service too, and love that it's locally owned. I had the white pizza and it was delicious. No skimping on cheese here. The crust was perfect. We also ordered the garlic twists. I think next time I would just go with the pizza. I will definitely be back and looking forward to trying some of the lunch specials.", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MLaaZKZiNkLqeBOH5y98GA", "review_id": "mpMgiVWJQ_BrGNlntmZLgA", "text": "Started the weekend off right with white pizza and Caesar salad delivered from Slice of Sicily.  We love to order the biggest size because any leftovers slices can be frozen....the slices are HUGE!  Then we just reheat the frozen slices when the mood hits us!\nOf course it means we do not get to see Donna and Bill in person, but get to catch up and talk Cardinals by phone.", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NWEKM2JBpPCtvGtIsRAgMw", "review_id": "eApH0FfB7NWYCIRBU5xT3w", "text": "One of the best white pizzas I have ever had! I can't believe I waited so long to try this place out! I love the owners! So nice and funny. They hung out with us at our table and shot the shit for awhile. I've been meaning to go back but my only grip about this place is their hours. I usually don't get home from work in time to get here before closing! But I will have to make time and go back soon for this awesome local restaurant.", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rSsmrmI_bK1_-kiOWeHvhw", "review_id": "IyHf37AR90dwqEsW3wa7Ug", "text": "The hostess/lady who took my order was very polite and created brief and pleasant small talk. I ordered 2 cheese slices to go and my food was given to me within 5 minutes. The price was reasonable. The pizza was in my opinion slightly above average. The restaurant itself wasn't the most charming and the location wasn't the greatest but not the worst either. But for quick take out it was ok. Giving it 3 stars.", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WM8SytdbMeyE1PylQzwNqw", "review_id": "QwAjXwv-USu42w97qiesyQ", "text": "Was looking for some pizza while in Phoenix for business. I stumbled on this little place an wow!! The service, atmosphere, and food were excellent !!", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "quoGcJBg4wvYO0eNSq8O4w", "review_id": "P-GJok3_1SwnG5i4it2ttw", "text": "This little Italian restaurant has great Pizza & wings the crust has a lite crunch to it, the sausage is sliced. The Hot wings are just that hot, not like most places where hot is bland and mild. atmosphere is casual...", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FnvK6IFwJb1eQ92I9Ewj_w", "review_id": "WWOP1jA_pi_UXi6mD88Y8g", "text": "I have to tell you when I think of Italian food I think of Slice of Sicily. Two of my favorites are the baked ziti and the manicotti. I like to visit here at least two times a month. Donna the owner never meets a stranger and makes sure your needs are met while you are there. You may want to try the garlic twists they are delicious but they go out the door fast.", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Dqv6waju2bvUIwHgslk9ZQ", "review_id": "5cAvEa3pvhJBqLIXXHV5QQ", "text": "I have been coming to Slice of Sicily since they opened for their delicious pizzas salads and calzones. The portions are a good size with the calzone being definitely enough for two meals, fill it with your favorite ingredients for deliciousness. We stop and fill a growler with beer then head on over to get the white pizza with chicken is my favorite!\n\nBill cooks up some great dishes and Donna keeps the dining experience fun and treats everyone like family. They have both been in the business for so many years and know what they are doing.", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5-HR_blOwshfAGkBQM7XSA", "review_id": "qaVzmVMqOtor7Q_0LAVv5g", "text": "More of a 2.5 but I'll give it three because the owner was nice. She clearly knew almost everyone coming in and out of the place and had lots of repeat customers. \n\nThe place is dank and the plastic red table cloths are sticky. The mural is very cheesy and now well-painted. The owner is nice but I have smelled few people who emanate the smell of cigarettes more strongly. It is awful and it made us feel a bit sad/depressed for her. It made the place seem gloomier. And it is NOT appetizing. \n\nThe cheese sticks were ok and the sauce served with them was passable. The pizza was sort of ehhhh...The cheese quality was a bit low and the sauce just didn't work that well as a pizza sauce. Crust was cooked well and had a bit of crisp on the bottom. \n\nI would not come back here. It was middling at best and a bit depressing.", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gZEDfvkK6vVSlYqnSdgPsA", "review_id": "kPu5eeCdthdq6wUnjW9hPw", "text": "Came in with my son and nephew.  Asked if I could add Chicken to a salad and first I was told no, and then I was told that I could but it would be  an additional 5.99 if I wanted chicken.  I have no problem paying extra for an addition however 5.99 is quite excessive.  Well I orders a medium cheese pizza for the boys and I will eat when I get home.  The customer service here was terrible.  It is no wonder the place was empty.  We will not be back and I will spread the word about what a great experience we had.", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "IdgKDg_vE4fQ5PDUMTYirQ", "text": "Petite Chateau has been in business for eight years and today was the first day I went in to check it out... not sure what took so long, but they are truly a hidden little gem in Arcadia!\n\nSituated right next door to Postino in the historic post office building, I'd seen the sign before but it wasn't until today that I went in.  I was impressed with the friendly sales people and even more so with the selection of hip and trendy kids, women's, and men's clothing and accessories - and they carry all kinds of gifts, home goods and furniture too!\n\nDesigner labels I noticed were Diane Von Furstenburg, Seven, Vince, Ugg, Ella Moss, and Splendid.  I noticed on their website that they carry Barefoot Dreams too.  \n\nI was just browsing so I didn't look at prices, but this adorable boutique is worth taking a peak at if you're in the neighborhood!", "business_id": "bnx_25t7i-2_QAW8lRxC4w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xXddQy6m2cLcz9tfQu5fyA", "review_id": "3tM9ny2opKGhKSX1eSSlOw", "text": "I have only gone here for kids/baby gifts and it's a great place to find that perfect, unique gift. It's really pricey, so be prepared to spend a lot. However, they have complimentary gift wrap and it looks really nice when they're done.", "business_id": "bnx_25t7i-2_QAW8lRxC4w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t-27_YZKsk9tMbAiwQKCwQ", "review_id": "VrrwpfmWtXdbtt7h0nKLsg", "text": "I've been in here twice.  Once, to find a gift that I could smuggle on an aircraft for my niece in NY.  I picked up a winter cap that read \"milk lover\".\n\nThe second time was to get a Gift Certificate for a friend's new baby.  This was a convenient location and I could always find something relatively inexpensive.  There were many clothes, gifts, and even mens clothes to drop alot of cash on for those that prefer spending.  \n\nPersonally, I prefer saving.\n\nUnfortunately, Petite Chateau closed a few months ago and the space was vacant for awhile.  I've heard that there is now a PR firm in the space.  I'll go investigate soon and report back with a review.", "business_id": "bnx_25t7i-2_QAW8lRxC4w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 2, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "oC0kwGvgaAeT3ZIxdxTcJA", "review_id": "MCLLf5kgmwLrdw6j_pQdbw", "text": "I went there the other day to mail a package. \n\nScott, the guy behind the counter, was an interesting character. He was super beyond-all-reason helpful. He had this strange Southern accent that I've never heard before. He made the experience almost surreal. \n\nShould you ever need Fedex services and you're in the area, go there. Ask for Scott. If he's not there go back later and see if he's working. It's worth it. \n\nOther than that, there was just a lot of copying and regular business stuff going on.", "business_id": "suUFgdhYzKqmAXNHUfSuqA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IrwWKJ6hfDfcblSv2VKrpA", "review_id": "UUpMOIRB2tjOt6axn6fRXw", "text": "I worked at the Tempe Kinko's years ago, during which time an anarchist co-worker remarked:  \"We are the factory workers of the Information Age.\"  Profound?  It sort of is if management drops you in a baby blue monkey-suit and makes you don an apron.  Think about it.  Kinko's workers essentially perform the same routine task day in and day out in their stations (on busier days) for low wages.  It's Fordism transferred to the copy shop.  Like factory workers, we also employed the \"weapons of the weak\" (work slowdowns and discounts to customers to cut into corporate profits) to covertly express our discontent with our work situation.  That was then, of course, and this is now at a different store.  But I get it...the job sucks...big time...and employees are just going through the motions to a get a paycheck.\n\nWith that said, I am still not a big fan of this Kinkos, at least not late at night.  I guess they fake it less well than employees at other stores.  I have been in twice recently at night and the service has sucked.  Coming to the counter to help a customer appeared to be a sizeable burden for any of the number of employees behind the counter (part of this is due to a company policy that says that you are not to leave your station).  When one finally did make it to the front, little attempt was made to hide his lack of enthusiasm for the job and disdain for customers.  I'm not sure, but he may be on the graveyard crew.  That may account for something, since the Kinko's graveyard workers that I have known have been a little off.\n\nThe last time I went in to get resume copies on E1 (cotton paper with a watermark).  The guy took the order and processed it quickly, but he copied it with the watermark upside down.  I can't imagine that being a deal breaker in a hiring decision, but it could be one of those attention to details things that looks a little bad.  I sort of felt like a ass asking for my order to be redone with the watermark facing the right way, but I wanted a polished looking resume (which is why I went with the cotton paper in the first place).  In any case, the guy told me \"no,\" that it would be too much trouble to go through the sheets and face them the right way.  Having worked there, I know that you are supposed to make copies with the watermark facing the right direction and that it is not a big deal to do so.  If you make a mistake, all you have to do is flip the paper and do it again.  That was too much for this guy apparently.  As much as I can empathize with the guy for having to work behind that counter, I wish he would have shown a different way to express his dissatisfaction with the job.  It would have been much cooler of him to get back at the man by hooking me up then my effing up my order.", "business_id": "suUFgdhYzKqmAXNHUfSuqA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "huTDGf8mt5cfKkIcUuSSdw", "review_id": "mrock1z7tMc3yxz1QSGS1g", "text": "I use FexEx Kinko's locations as my on the road office a great deal and of all the Phoenix locations I prefer this on the most. Last time I checked this was a 24 hour facility so the hours listed are incorrect.", "business_id": "suUFgdhYzKqmAXNHUfSuqA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KKDUmNALFMBHLboupjSN1w", "review_id": "DcVcg-pawYalHiry5Ys2jw", "text": "This place looks nice when you walk in, but don't expect any customer service. I've been in twice to use a computer during my work day and both times I've had both printer issues as well as employee incompetency issues. The people there don't seem to think they need to help you and would rather sit behind the counter chatting. When I finally got someone to come over to help they made the problem worse and ultimately resulted in taking an insane amount of time trying to get refunded for their mistakes which they wouldn't even apologize for. \nPs James, member since 06... you'd think you'd learn how this stuff works by now. Also, your a jerk.", "business_id": "suUFgdhYzKqmAXNHUfSuqA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7C-jyTrOX-iJ-MrSJuh-8A", "review_id": "E-sd8ALYnHCUpAlA_24laQ", "text": "Employees too concerned with chatting behind the counter other than offering to help you.", "business_id": "suUFgdhYzKqmAXNHUfSuqA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TIGgVB9lAYSUN56AxQ268Q", "review_id": "DJZhQIUG4R-iTrAMaSJwvA", "text": "Staff is unhelpful, they acted like I was an inconvenience to them.  The fax machine erred and I had to fight to have my price adjusted to the correct amount.", "business_id": "suUFgdhYzKqmAXNHUfSuqA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JZ5JLPR5S9N1N5kMzIGeKg", "review_id": "X7UV_UarMvL2IGebOphRQQ", "text": "Used this location to print invitations. Initial meeting was great; associate made suggestions on paper, offered to cut the invitations out, to print multiple copies on one page (\"this will save you money!\").  They were ready the next day, even before agreed upon deadline.\n\nOne catch: she didn't disclose that the cutting and putting the 2 on one piece of paper were significant added expenses . Added 50% to the cost of my order of two dozen invites. $10 for the paper cutting (what recession??) and $5 for \"file enhancement\" (aka printing 2 copies on one page). If this had been proposed beforehand, I'd have said, \"Uh, thanks but no thanks.\" \n\nA VERY IMPORTANT UPDATE:\nHelene, the location's manager wrote me about my prior negative review and asked to make it right. She offered to refund the entire order and apologized. I have to say --- a very impressive move. There's no doubt FedEx does great work and fast. Now I can say they want repeat business. This was a teachable moment for the staff and I'm grateful for their high tech and expedient response. This was not a high dollar order. They could have just easily let me walk with my business but they did the honorable thing.\n\nI'm upping my review to four stars and will be back.", "business_id": "suUFgdhYzKqmAXNHUfSuqA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RqsbRb8-LfrBLi25BDFvYg", "review_id": "8ohR9IfbhB0vAq1d6de97A", "text": "Would not use as a shipping service, they are extremely slow to process even if there is no one in line. Makes even the post office look good.", "business_id": "suUFgdhYzKqmAXNHUfSuqA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9SZBVZ-mxebOVa1BlWFtWw", "review_id": "87qRG1H769WHLTMk7GQsqw", "text": "Super pricey for a large format print job that was done at half the cost at another print shop around the corner.  Oh and apparently what takes another print shop less than 15 minutes to do, takes FedEx/Kinkos more than a day to do.  \n\nShipping is expensive too.", "business_id": "suUFgdhYzKqmAXNHUfSuqA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZW8jy6ehrNzn9A5iCubVGg", "review_id": "kjlo1wv-9rgGs9Zl3tCiCA", "text": "FedEx is the best! Eric and I, being the creative minds we are, wanted to custom make our wedding invites. I came up with a very unique concept and Eric made it doable. We made our layout and got our card stock from Kelly's paper and brought it in. The test run worked but when we tried to print a large amount the ink started smudging after the third one. The staff was nice enough to help us and told us we were using the wrong settings, so they fixed it and reimbursed us for the messed up ones. Then the images started to shift during printing so when they used the cutter to cut the invites, it did not come out as planned. They reimbursed us for the cutting and paid for the reprinting of those that got messed up. That was definitely more than I expected them to do. They suggested this professional folding machine that you had to crank manually for every fold you wanted. Each invite had 3 folds and we sent out over 120 invites, so my arms were dead by the end. Plus we decided to cut each by hand since the cutting machine was not compensating for the shift in printing. The two main staff members that helped us out were Levi and Tricia, who kept checking on us our whole 5 hours of work. They were extremely helpful and I'm sure they were surprised when I didn't freak out when things were going wrong. But I'm not a cry baby and they turned out AMAZING! Everyone that would come in would compliment our invites and said they had never seen anything like it, so I'd say it was a success. Couldn't be happier and couldn't have done it without all the help from FedEx.", "business_id": "suUFgdhYzKqmAXNHUfSuqA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FVDBkCu9P19X9Apt0iEYFw", "review_id": "A9abokdqF_ocFL_CitmFtw", "text": "It's open 24 hours! Printed some large posters and handouts for a presentation. Submitted the job online and it was done as requested. Best thing is that it's open 24 hours, so you can submit your job at night and have it ready by the morning for pickup.", "business_id": "suUFgdhYzKqmAXNHUfSuqA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jwqUwErUOGxtqBKadZDOcQ", "review_id": "bnxHyvPSg0A8Bu8TpO9puQ", "text": "I'm writing this review primarily on personal customer service received and good fortune being experienced!  \n\nFirst off, the team seems as if they really know their stuff because originally I had placed an online printing order (after 7pm) for headshots which I needed the next day.  I immediately received a call from the Assistant Manager who informed me that the pic size I had submitted was too small and would possibly experience some distortion if they printed it as was requested via the online order.  She explained what I needed to do, I told her my tight timeline for the next day and she assured me that she would be onsite at the time I was going to be arriving to their location.  Very good, so I get there the next day, the Assistant Manager was indeed there and remembered my name and situation, then immediately instructed a team member what I needed to do, and off I went to be assisted.  To make a long story, short - The machine that I was advised to use took only credit cards, which is fine, but because I was in such a hurry to get to my audition, I inadvertently left my credit card in the machine and the blindly left the store!!!  \n\nNow, completely in unawares I leave the store, happy as could be, thinking I was successful in my efforts!.....Fast forward to this morning, YES, this very morning, when I go to retrieve this particular credit card from my handbag and it is nowhere to be found!!! OMG, OMG, OMG!!!  Soon after my OMG moments, the FedEx Kinko's machine flashes before my eyes and FINALLY I realized what I had done!  Needless to say, I immediately called the location, explained who I was and what I had done, and the kind lady on the phone calmly said, \" Oh yes, I have that here for you....You just need to bring a picture ID with you to pick it up, but it's here for you.\" \n\nMe:  Yaaaaayyyy!!!....OMG, Thank you sooooo much, I'll be there soon!\n\nI get there, state my name at the desk, and BAM - the kind lady who answered the phone, jumps into action, \"Do you have your picture ID on you, hon?\" (You bet your a** I do.....I didn't say that out loud), \"Absolutely,\" is how I replied as I whipped it out of my handbag....Back in flash there she reappears with my credit card in hand -No harm, no foul - WOW....Thank you, Jesus!!!\n\nSo, for these reasons, I love this place!  I can't give them 5 stars because I truly don't KNOW or frequent their location enough to justifiably give them that relating to the operation of their business, but I can absolutely share MY personal experience about the team members there and the treatment I received, So dammit, I just did! :)))\n\nThanks everyone, I sincerely appreciate each and every one of you who had a hand it keeping me a happy girl!", "business_id": "suUFgdhYzKqmAXNHUfSuqA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ZW8jy6ehrNzn9A5iCubVGg", "review_id": "EGavPoPUPuGAvAAVDXLBUg", "text": "Another update, I used FedEx printing to make a banner for Eric's birthday to post up on our Tour de Tavern pub crawl and it came out perfect! At first I wanted to just print it on regular paper, but the guy at the counter told me I could get a quality outdoor banner for almost the same price (It was on sale). So I gave them the file and let them know I needed it the next day. They called me later that day to let me know it was ready early which worked out great because I was able to pick it up after work without the birthday boy finding out! They always have some sort of special in the store or I see different offers pop up when I check in on Yelp. Great place for printing!", "business_id": "suUFgdhYzKqmAXNHUfSuqA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YEOSWAzj1nMo4XmCWl_Ccg", "review_id": "K-xMz_r3ewgId842Ja85jA", "text": "Clean, friendly, professional, great service, no appointment necessary, and little to no waiting, now that's a great pedicure!", "business_id": "f_EJyhmr9KpPssLsfw_IXQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZrERF4fGVJ2UkYUbM4Fdww", "review_id": "SmhJC7yHBNtADAbcMPvJtg", "text": "I'm new to Phoenix and will not feel settled until I've found my go to cheap manicure/pedicure place.  Le Le was my first attempt and I would have been thrilled if this was it.  Unfortunately, no.\n\nI only got a pedicure and the service was quick, and the salon seemed clean and busy.  But the pedicurist accomplished almost nothing in terms of removing dried skin on my feet - maybe because I turned down the sea salt scrub for $5?  (Is it weird that I've never heard of that before?)  More disturbingly, the pedicure looked fine day of, but the next day I had major chips on two of toenails.  Not good. \n\nMy search continues.", "business_id": "f_EJyhmr9KpPssLsfw_IXQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DJ1T6ZCsG0ANSEK6YsqHBQ", "review_id": "l9ZeymxBwh3VdbmIAPX3IQ", "text": "Aways quick, techs are eager to please, very reasonable, I have been a customer for quite a while, however I only get manicures.", "business_id": "f_EJyhmr9KpPssLsfw_IXQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pwzztdd1B8m536_C2p6zgg", "review_id": "DEeqfCHNSqGox04_yTTDuw", "text": "I've been here about once a month for 4 years and have never had a bad pedicure. The staff can be a little pushy and the foot massages a little untrained but if all you want is a great paint job on your toes for under $20, this is your place.", "business_id": "f_EJyhmr9KpPssLsfw_IXQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qkbiaiS8t8YHWx3J04NjSw", "review_id": "XKk3-3aJItliAgVIlUoFGA", "text": "This is the my go to neighborhood nail place.  They are very reasonable, and I almost never have to wait longer than 5 minutes.  I can drop in, or when I want gel nail manis I found my favorite girl who does an amazing job.  I never get anything but french, and I like the lines not to be too thick and bulky looking.  Amazing job every time, and a gel mani with french polish is only $30, no charge for taking off the previous one.  I usually can get away with every 3 weeks, because they suggested I use clear gel polish instead of pink so when your nail grows out from the cuticle you can't see it.  I just sent my mom over and she loves her gel manicure.", "business_id": "f_EJyhmr9KpPssLsfw_IXQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "w9OLnzf06g1hCma20T5gZg", "review_id": "OxerVoJKfChts-tpGWhPVA", "text": "Finally! These past few months I have been going to a different nail salon every 2 weeks looking for the right atmosphere, quick and friendly service and most of all, acrylic nails that DON'T LIFT! I have found my new place and it is such a relief. My nails are over a week old and are still beautiful, which is a huge deal for me since every other place I've gone have given me sloppy, uneven nails that lift off in about a week.", "business_id": "f_EJyhmr9KpPssLsfw_IXQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8MQqaiZO36g0EY4d5sfCGA", "review_id": "bNkvQiGBXzUdPPhsw2Wpvw", "text": "I always get my acrylics done here! They're a little our of my way but so far the best place I've found in awhile. Tina does an excellent job of making them all even and thinner at my request. I can usually make it 3 weeks at most between fills. Great place!!! Definitely recommend and the prices are very reasonable.", "business_id": "f_EJyhmr9KpPssLsfw_IXQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FHDI8M5sm6lrZXNUBZAOfA", "review_id": "0FNaywh44YewSN_dEr4rvw", "text": "Sorry but no. I really wanted to like this place from the good reviews and because it's a stone's throw from my place. But I won't be returning.\n\nNot sure if my experience was due to having the only male employee who rushed through my mani/pedi or if it's consistently like this. It was so busy on a Friday afternoon, I was sure people must be there for a reason. But my nails looked like absolute crap. The dude was very nice, but he painted all over my cuticles and the nail polish was probably 6 years old and chunky. That didn't seem to stop him as he globbered it all over my fingers.\n\nI literally went home, took all the polish off and repainted it myself. Thanks for the trim and the footsoak, but I'll take my business elsewhere.", "business_id": "f_EJyhmr9KpPssLsfw_IXQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gzJpPaHN-NXBkAZcZri3hw", "review_id": "WYBL_4rP_whYAGGoarGmvw", "text": "I went strictly based on the referral of a friend. I figured her pedicure looked great, so why not?\n\nAlas, no.\n\nMy nail technician (a man) went at a much faster pace than my friend (who was sitting next to me). Ironic as I had splurged for the salt scrub. My massage was a complete waste of time. I've swatted flies harder than he did on my legs. Five bucks on the scrub was roughly 60 seconds of application, smooshing around and then a quick rinse. \n\nThe other odd thing he did was reshape my nails into round-ish shapes. I had come in with perfectly squared nails. Poof! Gone.\n\nWhen I arrived home I was dismayed to see how goopy my manicure actually was. In my opinion he used too much polish. Ugh. My manicure lasted exactly two days, at which point I removed what was left of the polish. \n\nIf you go, stay away from the man technician.", "business_id": "f_EJyhmr9KpPssLsfw_IXQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UnXyQqt0A5otAf10jMEz-g", "review_id": "ltkMlb3aA-dqsdb1_Mdp1w", "text": "After moving back to the area from Cali I needed somewhere  to get my acrylics done. I usually like to get some kind of design or unique tips. After walking in I saw some tips I liked so I decided to try out this place. The first visit was bad the nail tech would not listen to the length of nails I was requesting and did a terrible job at shaping them. I always give people more than one chance so I went back and this time I got a pedicure first then the nail tech left the salon and I sat near the dryer for 45  min before approaching the manager about the length of time I had been waiting for a fill. He replied unapologetically that the tech had to leave to pick up her son from school... I sat another 15 min before I was seen by someone else. They also did a poor job. I will not spend my money somewhere that they do not value their customers. Not to mention they did a crap job and were overpriced when it came to designs and tips with prints on them. Don't waste your time here.", "business_id": "f_EJyhmr9KpPssLsfw_IXQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mqyH3CqjMufsm5FccDrjLA", "review_id": "78wjQ79J0GLugEPnj0kegg", "text": "This was my second time coming to Le Le's and I'll certainly be back for more. My nail technician, Tina, was wonderful too. Maybe it was because the place wasn't too busy but she took a lot of time on my nails, really making sure each one was finished to perfection.  It is usually pretty quiet inside, which I happen to love.  I prefer sitting and reading a magazine/relaxing rather than the common nail salon gossip/chatting.  \n\nI got a pedicure and acrylics with gel for only $48. Legit quality with a low price tag.", "business_id": "f_EJyhmr9KpPssLsfw_IXQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RaQ6cIFLccEhdnoNCaW2rg", "review_id": "QKYr7Y2cn5HxM3xVmoSELw", "text": "I've gone to this salon several times, but this last time was a real cluster*$%^. I went in for my usual mani-pedi. TWO women worked on my hands and feet at the same time!!!!!! I was uncomfortable stretching across the giant pedicure chair so that the lady on my left could paint my fingernails over the side of the arm rest. Based on my previous encounters at this salon, and the fact that the woman doing my manicure had done a great job many times before, I let the weird tag-team of my nails go on. I smiled and acted nice, but the nail polish was old, clumpy and had hair in it... Worst manicure of my life, and the pedicure wasn't much better. This happened on a rainy Friday afternoon a couple of weeks ago and I was one of four clients at the time. Basically, those ladies shared me like I was a sandwich, each getting a somewhat small tip instead of one of them receiving the usual 20%. Moral of this story is that I won't ever be going back and I will not recommend them to anyone!", "business_id": "f_EJyhmr9KpPssLsfw_IXQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cbqln9iQIDBUsrebLxZbGg", "review_id": "XxkC7Y6dTHolXOLZIZRgJA", "text": "I've gone here for years.  I think they're terrific and very inexpensive. I've never had a problem and am always pleased with mani/pedi I get.", "business_id": "f_EJyhmr9KpPssLsfw_IXQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dqen3r4tAD1rP3ziOqQ4_A", "review_id": "PdhUOy-6MA8cHMap0hACxg", "text": "stopped here because i was in the area. boy was that a big mistake. i too had the guy, who i wonder why they let him touch people. he is horrible and the way he did the polish what a joke. \nbut the worst part was that after the pedicure from a cut that developed my foot got infected and couldnt work or barely walk for 4 days. \nnever again will i go back there. \n(giving one star is being nice)", "business_id": "f_EJyhmr9KpPssLsfw_IXQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "llkm_iXQszkN5DZvmqjNqA", "review_id": "lMIEdEtuYNACcKc4gY_-hQ", "text": "If you are in the market for stationary or custom invitations this is the place... recently I had to get some invitations made for an engagement party I was hosting.  Being none artistic and a guy I was pretty intimidated... but Lydia was a great help... she understood what I was looking for and was able to get in and out in about 20 minutes and send me a proof within 48 hours.  Great customer service... but you also pay for it.", "business_id": "mG5WTamjKzje897WkCXiTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "PNS9z4aFDbfhpIsHCfNvNg", "review_id": "JSWyEGmyqWxGyMSSP5m8Qw", "text": "We used PaperJoy for our wedding invitations and programs. Lydia, the owner, was a Joy (no pun intended) to work with. She was willing to stay late to accommodate my work schedule and was quick to respond to each email. \n\nThe best part about Lydia, was that she was very conscientious of my budget and helping me eliminate extraneous costs without losing the look I wanted. I came to Lydia with a vision of lace on my invitations and she was excited for a new challenge. Together, we created beautiful invitations and programs. Everyone commented on how custom and unique they were. PaperJoy's prices are beyond fair for the type of custom attention you'll receive. If you're not looking for a \"cookie cutter\" look definitely stop by PaperJoy. I can't wait to work with Lydia again for other paper needs.", "business_id": "mG5WTamjKzje897WkCXiTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jFHmCsK5Vs3qSS5vvmb2Jw", "review_id": "X_6mOsir1d0WkG7BIikpRQ", "text": "This is a great paper / custom stationary / invitations store if you're willing to spend the money and not mind the attitude.\n\nThey have a lot of different companies they work with, a large range of paper selections, and for wedding invitations, it is worth looking at some of the custom books to get ideas. Usually you can find at least one or two unexpected surprises are unique and really creative and beautiful. And I did. \n\nBut my issues were that the pricing was always higher than it was first quoted ( many things that made the invitations extra special were an additional charge and not clarified from the beginning), and that the customer service for me was pretty dismal. Dont get me wrong, I love a person who knows what they are doing, much more than someone who is friendly but clueless. But I was snubbed so many times, and had to follow up with them so many times about questions because they did not email or call me back despite promising an email quote or response within a few minutes.\n\nYou get a beautiful dream of what you could do, then you suddenly realise it'll cost you a fortune and you'll be constantly frustrated with the lack of communication from their end. \n\nI never spoke with Lydia, so that may be completely different.\n\nBeautiful stuff, though. Just seemed like too much trouble. Thats the main reason I went with someone else.", "business_id": "mG5WTamjKzje897WkCXiTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HzBPZcsO6wPTy9_b5s0A5A", "review_id": "0Q7DQZjvcUHh6FZ0EB27GA", "text": "Went there today to get help with ordering unique, cute invites for my sister's baby shower!!  They had the cutest stuff!!!!  And Lydia, the owner was very helpful in making my \"vision\" a reality.  Great custom stuff!!!  Can't wait til my invites come in!!", "business_id": "mG5WTamjKzje897WkCXiTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "NyCsBwGvJWyoXrhE4PARfQ", "review_id": "sJRcqli5HukNnRPXnD8ZVg", "text": "The minute I entered Paperjoy, I travelled in time to a moment when store owners were attentive, caring and treated every customer like they were the only one!\n\nI used Lydia and her team for my wedding invitations after visiting countless of other paper/printers. I had designed my own and I had gotten estimates from most of them. Then I drove pass Paperjoy and decided to stop. No appointment. Just looking at their papers I got more ideas and the next day, Lydia brainstormed with me to take my ideas to the next level. Layers, twine, textures, it was so much fun!\n\nBut as most procrastinating brides, I kept postponing it and postponing it, until I only had a few days to print and ran back to Paperjoy. They didn't disappoint me! In one week, my cards were printed. I am very hands-on, so I showed up the day the were ready and help them put my invitations in envelopes and they even gave me a discount for my help!\n\nNot only they were an amazing value and saved me money, they were a a fun bunch and a great resource in coming up with ideas, not only for the invitation but for my wedding overall.", "business_id": "mG5WTamjKzje897WkCXiTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xXddQy6m2cLcz9tfQu5fyA", "review_id": "JzFhBPdLg0EqkbtlCSBe1g", "text": "Really cute, unique stationary. The people who work there are very helpful and creative and really take the time to help you. It is a bit pricey and every time I've ordered something from here, it's taken longer than they've quoted me. But, I would still go back.", "business_id": "mG5WTamjKzje897WkCXiTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X_kPh3nt0AJPNPHye2rTlA", "review_id": "rMXQM4EWuOXwIgKwD6DGXQ", "text": "This is place is so cute and in the perfect location...I go here to get special cards and stationary every now and then...it is on the pricey side but everytime I have gone in here they are sooooooo nice!  It is such a lovely little store and I would recommend it to anyone as long as they do not mind spending a little more on it!  You can do special orders for weddings and parties...I have never ordered anything from here but it looks like it would be fun (but expensive)....Try it!", "business_id": "mG5WTamjKzje897WkCXiTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r2KPiKG0S3M3w9FvQbm_lw", "review_id": "tvUpfzhBp_z4b2fTVeAucA", "text": "Cute store tucked in by La Grande Orange and Tammi Coe. Parking is a challenge to be sure. They have tons of gorgeous paper and although what I was looking for was a little obscure and not something they had....Lydia took the time to refer me to where she thought I could get it. She had a great solution to another item I was looking for and even emailed me a link to some great ideas. Great customer service and a beautiful product. I'll come back again for any of my paper needs.", "business_id": "mG5WTamjKzje897WkCXiTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JM6X0PJBcMkAjOuZqMaZsQ", "review_id": "1B2CrjHB9Lt5ZSh-tS0R6w", "text": "I love this store. It is adorable and you are able to pick up some unique pieces. The staff is friendly and I enjoyed stopping in.", "business_id": "mG5WTamjKzje897WkCXiTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qvVqTpMzobn5ZF67yJRoHA", "review_id": "G1IpKZBswZR6Xi34EMme0g", "text": "My husband and I have been using Paper Joy for years now.  We first started with our Wedding invitations and then Christmas cards and now for everything else.  She does great work and at a good price.  The best thing about Lydia (the owner) is that she is there to help you customize and create exactly what you want.\n\nTry this place out!", "business_id": "mG5WTamjKzje897WkCXiTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1oR3-73q1Ywg9SqdI_uSFA", "review_id": "wWi6006aqi4tO2PMG12AZw", "text": "I would never go there again. I walked it there and the guy looked at me like I was bothering him. I guess my money will bother him too.", "business_id": "mG5WTamjKzje897WkCXiTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1pihqs5C3-Zxa6THK1zrRQ", "review_id": "iewgerH20DHefLqoXhoKfQ", "text": "My daughters and I have had the pleasure of working with the creative, delightful and incredible Lydia for several years and cannot say enough good things.  Paperjoy is that tiny unassuming shop where you instantly know you'll find what you want or Lydia will customize it for you.\nWedding invitations, save the dates, thank you notes, Christmas cards - you name it - all earn us compliments as they reflect our personal style and theme.  Their personalized, hands-on service was evident as I watched the last few bows be tied to perfection before picking up my invites.  \nIt's always my goal to support independent small business owners but Lydia makes it so easy.  This woman and her staff are one in a million!", "business_id": "mG5WTamjKzje897WkCXiTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8ktCqpwQk99qcDSt2IBGUg", "review_id": "0B1KRKAA38-tEd69Px8JlQ", "text": "I went in to Paper Joy this past week and I have to say  it was the worst experience in my life.  I'm not sure if the owner saw us pull up in a beat up truck and me walk in with my mom and neice and nephew, and assumed we were poor and I was un-wed with two kids!!  Or if she is just this rude to everyone.  I walked into the small cramped space and was ignored, so I started looking around.  She has a few examples of invitations on her back wall, so I started to look at those, I was not impressed.  I finally went over to her desk and she finanlly asked if we needed help.  I told her I just got engaged and wanted to see some examples of invitations and save the dates, and she told me I had to make an appointment.  There wasn't anyone in the store, she was very rude, and I could tell she was passing judgment on us.  She must not have seen the rock on my finger! Sure my parent's don't have a lot of money, hence the beat up truck we pulled into the parking lot in.  But my paren't aren't paying for my wedding.  My fiance and myself are, we are getting married at the Waldorf Astoria in Chicago (I was visiting family in AZ and wanted to involve my Mom in some of the planning).  If she wasn't so judgemental and allowed us to look through some examples we may have used her, all though I wasn't impressed with the few examples she did have on her wall!  She has no idea what my budget was and if she did know I'm sure she would have treated us better, but to be honest I wouldn't want to give someone like that my buisness.  Make sure you make an appointment before stopping in this place, and make sure you are dressed to the nines so she doesn't think your money is worthless in her store.  BTW - her webiste says appointments are preferred, not necessary!  No thanks!", "business_id": "mG5WTamjKzje897WkCXiTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zXJ0IhDQzpJXQ8mPdCqbsg", "review_id": "YwWdiLs8AfPX1voBDpHntQ", "text": "Paperjoy is a lovely spot. \nI wandered in right before closing time during the busiest time of year to gather the necessary items I needed to make invitations for a holiday party. Justin stopped what he was doing to offer his creative help and find the special items to make my project ... special. \nThis is locally owned business does great work and has friendly, wonderful service and an abundance of high quality goods. Buy your paper here!", "business_id": "mG5WTamjKzje897WkCXiTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vPNdIv1ujEnXJW6ydZwphg", "review_id": "Ci2y0z-UXeFNO0dp_yioNA", "text": "I just found this local gem and love it!  The prices for stationary are very reasonable and the staff is very helpful and sweet.", "business_id": "mG5WTamjKzje897WkCXiTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e5haX6FUAVBtZNpZextwoQ", "review_id": "g7DA667AmiK3yji3PjQelQ", "text": "I feel so fortunate for finding Paperjoy. After looking at over 40 pages on Etsy.com for wedding invitations, I was about to give up (obviously a non-option). We scheduled our appointment with Lydia who is a gem. I brought in some ideas and she was a step ahead of us once she got a grasp of our vision. VERY adorable store! I am so excited to get our invites. And her price point was spot on for what we budgeted. We will definitely be using Paperjoy for all of our stationary needs going forward.", "business_id": "mG5WTamjKzje897WkCXiTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9SZBVZ-mxebOVa1BlWFtWw", "review_id": "UW7DP80IGA8_8RJZyUHsaQ", "text": "I have an addiction. Its going to the dentist office for routine cleaning. Nothing like Bill Murray's obsessed character, Arthur Denton, in Little Shop of Horrors though. LOL \n\nDr. Zacher has been my dentist since I was, goodness, 15 years old. I'm 31 now, so yeah, its been a long long time! With Denise being my hygienist since I was 15 as well. \n\nWent yesterday for my regular 6 month cleaning. As usual, everything went fantastic and I was in and out of the chair in less than an hour. My parting gift of course was a new manual toothbrush (which i take even though I have a Sonicare), floss, and toothpaste. YAY!!!! \n\nHad a few issues (cavities for the first time in a LONG time) back in March. I was NOT happy with that at all! But Dr. Zacher got me taken care of quickly and I am pleased with his work. \n\nI always look forward to going to the dentist!  \n\nSay Aah!\nAaaaaah!\nNow Spit!", "business_id": "SeSmcvfWQxj3PKiizxkdQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hKqIoRT0SaCQ-gAvAgKgkA", "review_id": "gmFdHICf_hyUzUg3u19r1Q", "text": "AWFUL experience today...long story short, I am looking for a new dentist. I love our old one, but he's a little far from our house...so, I started by getting recommendations from my area parenting board (the best board EVER). From there I narrowed it down to 3 offices and despite my broken arm, took Truman in his Service Dog vest off to check them out in person. I had a fairly dreadful experience at Dr. Michael Zacher's office. For those of you that don't know, I am a disabled person with a service dog. He is a hypoallergenic poodle and extremely well behaved. I was instructed by Dr. Zacher's Office Manager Rhonda that my dog was not welcome in their office (which by the way is beautiful with tv's, comfy leather sofas and a children's play room). I explained to her that under federal law, a Service Animal cannot be denied access to a facility. And, that I have NEVER in all my time with him (going on 3 years) been asked to leave. I can assure you that I am a very pleasant, nice (even fun) person. Truman was nestled near my feet having a snooze while this happened. He was not in any way disruptive. She told me that she would ask Dr. Zacher. About 15 minutes later Rhonda called back and told me the 'there was not a good fit', and that I could not use Dr. Zacher for my dental needs. I am very upset at being treated in this manner. After all if I had come in with a cane, would I have been denied access? The only recourse I have is to report back to you here and ask you to consider this when making your choices.", "business_id": "SeSmcvfWQxj3PKiizxkdQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "exacMqWSi0-ri10HAr-qQw", "review_id": "Ec7MKpXGGlqWaPNboX3iDQ", "text": "I decided to let some time pass before writing a review, but I find that even though several months have passed I am still disappointed.  I find that I am still very hurt by the way we were treated by Dr. Zacher's office.  My husband had gone in for his regularly scheduled cleaning.  The office wanted to take x-rays.  My husband was not having any dental issues or problems.  He was in for a regular cleaning.  He is in the medical profession and has done a lot of research about the overuse of dental x-rays.  He asked that he not have x-rays taken on this visit.   Dr. Zacher and his staff said that they could not clean his teeth without the x-rays so they couldn't help him any further and he left the office without the cleaning.  We never heard anything further on this matter.  A couple of months after this incident our daughter fell and injured her tooth.  When we were checking out, Rhonda said that since my husband had walked out on his visit that we would have to pay for his visit that day.  The total was well over $300.  I was standing at the desk, while Rhonda was saying rather loudly that since my husband walked out we had to pay.  It was very embarrassing since there was a family friend in line behind me.  I was so humiliated.  I didn't know what to say so I paid the bill.  I later inquired of several friends in the medical field about the industry standard for no show fees.  The typical fee for a no show visit is about $30.  They had never sent us a bill for the visit, but rather waited until I was in the office to embarrass me on the spot.  We are a family with seven children, one in college, and they saw no problem with being unfair and gouging us for the visit.  I have no problem with paying a REASONABLE fee for the visit.  My husband was not asked to pay a cancellation fee when he left, and we were never sent a bill in the mail.  They took great joy in embarrassing me in front of a family friend after coming in for an emergency visit. I am just so sad that after years of using Dr. Zacher, they would take advantage of our family like that.", "business_id": "SeSmcvfWQxj3PKiizxkdQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OSDR_W4vE3e2-kFvrlrknw", "review_id": "ZUzvh4xYJGJxwgEO2mWyZQ", "text": "I love this place. I do all my postal needs at the UPS store. The employees are so friendly and helpful. If you go in enough they will start to know you by name. They are also pretty quick - I rarely ever have to wait in line. \n\nFun things you can do here: ship packages, buy stamps, copy paper, buy cards, get things notarized, they have PO Boxes, fax stuff and the list goes on and on....", "business_id": "jtqJ_dFZ-dxiOSRdq-hokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4mr5Ys9VKe87c_kgpRbQ0Q", "review_id": "yLQFSjViYAajDSxsYYd9uw", "text": "I was picking up some take out from next door and realized I had a package in my car that needed some delivering and decided to multi task! I got there a bit after six, the lady who was working was obviously closing up but let me drop it off anyways- super nice! Come the next day I realized I was supposed to drop it off at fed ex and not UPS. I went to the fed ex website to try to track it & thankfully it was off for delivery. This UPS store was kind and thoughtful enough to make sure my package was sent with the right people. They totally did not have to do that and it was so sweet of them. I will definitely be going to them for future package/shipping needs. A million plus for customer service.", "business_id": "jtqJ_dFZ-dxiOSRdq-hokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YgyAECmlXWM7SgVxiPfL5w", "review_id": "f6BgkZ02PmdNbU2q669JhA", "text": "This location is terrible. Save yourself a headache and go a mile down the road to the UPS store on 44th and Oak. I bought a box to ship my laptop in and they said I had to go put it together in the parking lot even though I bought it and was shipping it at their store.", "business_id": "jtqJ_dFZ-dxiOSRdq-hokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9yGsshx2oG8oBG52oEVtww", "review_id": "3LobPf88ltJZx4FuGrtdIg", "text": "I don't often write reviews, But this UPS Store is by far one of the best stores we have Ever been to, and will continue to do business with. My aunt had to move her entire house out of state, and we needed about 40 boxes worth of personal belongings to ship. Not only were the price of shipping boxes reasonable and convenient, after my family and I packed the boxes at our house, the owner personally picked them up from our place and took them to their UPS Store on 44th street and Indian School Road. My aunt could not be more happy and relieved. Very personable and professional service.", "business_id": "jtqJ_dFZ-dxiOSRdq-hokA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "NLDDaat42UQXQCOpU4e2TA", "review_id": "D7cmwgUMflxZ_nOo4c7WIA", "text": "Interesting that the salesperson seemed to have no interest in me (I completed a full circle of the first room) until I said that I was new to the area and this was my first visit to this store.  Then the gates opened, literally, as she invited me to see another two rooms across the courtyard.  This is a wonderfully French and quaint store, with beautiful and unusual [read that, \"very expensive\"] French antiques and furniture with some new gift items thrown in.  Everything in the store is merchandised well and very pleasing to the eye.  The background music was perfect as well.  If I'd had more money, I could have spent a WHOLE LOT OF IT at this store.  However, I did settle on a few small things for a gift basket for a friend.  It's one of those places where you go to dream.", "business_id": "qboBTXOuk8538kxp6evLHA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4geN7XIiYLBKSVfAykNmrw", "review_id": "9sZvawAtaaFZJgG-1nb7EA", "text": "Pretty things, ridiculously expensive.  If you have the discretionary funds to overpay, you'll have fun here!  Otherwise, you can find quality, similar (if not the same) products elsewhere, where they haven't been marked up 400-500% !  Meanwhile, it's a lovely store & enjoyable to visit.", "business_id": "qboBTXOuk8538kxp6evLHA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "raMSkwLdZ-kFea1fTY_-Ew", "review_id": "Il_0r7sa2a-jKB519wjv3Q", "text": "They RECYCLE batteries here!!!!!!  Yes, single use batteries!!!!!  Plus, they'll take your used electronics and recycle them to Strut and Westech.  Other than that amazing and awesome convenience, their batteries are CHEAPER than Walmart and better quality than the big brands (like Energizer).  Plus, the guys who work here are super helpful!  Highly recommend this place!!!!!", "business_id": "9qDmQHQMMlH_-t6lF8uHoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lMwpiDJrH9usXk1u66yq6A", "review_id": "o_gQaNJry1t6hkhEw6OCIg", "text": "These guys are awesome! Had a technical failure with a BMW remote key access and they provided a solution, allowing me to continue my destination. If it wasn't for them this issue would have cost me HUNDREDS!!", "business_id": "9qDmQHQMMlH_-t6lF8uHoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DJ1T6ZCsG0ANSEK6YsqHBQ", "review_id": "Eper6Ezx6bEhTfVzS5mE5g", "text": "LOVE THIS PLACE!! The guys are nice, they help me out tremendously, and their prices are just right. Where else can you get your car's auto entry lock checked and installed for less than $5.", "business_id": "9qDmQHQMMlH_-t6lF8uHoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "HOzHX5gA9jlbwtN3xU1slQ", "text": "This is my regular Petsmart - for now. In about 2 years one will be built near my house, but until then my cats needs will be taken care of primarily through this location.  \n\nI've visited several others that either seemed dirty and not customer friendly, or almost completely focused on dog stuff when compared to the cat department.  I'm not saying my kitty needs outfits or anything, but let's admit they like to play with more things than catnip, fabric mice and cardboard scratchy things, shall we?  \n\nAnyhow, it's a great location to either buy more for your current pet or pick up a new buddy in one of their many pets fairs.", "business_id": "rXokveEDu3PEtmd_-_4IIQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "a7eMVVcTKUgi_edkmvx2kw", "text": "If you're a pet person, chances are, you've been to Petsmart more times than you can count... with so many locations, I'm not sure it really matters which one you go to, but this one has been good to me over the past year and a half.  Minnie's had her fair share of grooming appointments at this location, simply because I can usually call and get a same-day appointment.  For whatever reason, the other locations seem to be full ahead of time.  This one is also easy to get in and out pretty quickly, parking is never a problem, and the staff is friendly.\n\nJust like any good Petsmart, they carry anything and everything you can imagine for your 'kid.'  I fill up on food (wet and dry) and usually get some treats and toys for Minnie during my visits.  \n\nMinnie and I will be moving soon and the big question becomes... 'which Petsmart will become our new fave?'  Time will tell... luckily, we have a lot to choose from!", "business_id": "rXokveEDu3PEtmd_-_4IIQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "IVgxU4NxpCa8yLB8Xu-Nrw", "review_id": "eG2EcFVCmfANNum1cXJWuQ", "text": "I've taken my two labs (one full grown and one about 6 months) to Petco at 44th and Thomas multiple times, always to be disappointed.  The prices there are a bargain, but I've never really been satisfied.  I expected to have a similar experience at Petsmart, but before I took them to some fancy grooming salon, I figured I've get Petsmart a shot.\n\nAt Petsmart, I called at 8am and was able to bring my dogs in right away.  They seemed pretty knowledgeable, which I was pleased with because some people don't understand that even though they are labs and have short hair, I still want them clipped.  Its over 100 degree here still in September, I think they appreciate the haircuts.  At $46 each, even for the 6 month pup, it wasn't super cheap, but they had them done in about 4 hours and they both looked great.  No jaggedy marks in their fur from the clippers and they blended the hair on the tail and the head well.  They also cut their nails pretty short, which I like.  I prefer to be able to tell when they've been cut.\n\nNo complaints here, I will be taking my dogs back to Petsmart for their next beauty appointment.", "business_id": "rXokveEDu3PEtmd_-_4IIQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 10, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "3ut6kmJI6i2qW8Q7a_TubQ", "text": "Dexter just graduated from puppy school today.  We've been going for 8 weeks and Lauren, the trainer, was awesome!  Even when Dexter piddled, she didn't get pissed.  Of course, he was the most adorable puppy in class...Ok, most of the time he was the ONLY one in class, but, still...\nThe first few weeks, we were given bags of treats to take home and use for homework.  Yes, homework.  After each class, I was given a hand-out of that week's class to use at home.\nThe class cost $109 for 8 weeks and was sooooo worth it!  Not only do I have THE most adorable puppy in the entire universe, but he's also the smartest.  He's a store favorite.  All the employees learned his name!  Of course, he's a lot like Mommy and went up to anyone looking for some lovin'.  Er...*I* don't do that, but you know what I mean.\nI've heard about other PetSmart's training classes.  This one didn't live up to the horror stories!\nHe'll be going for intermediate classes in the fall.  I guess that's like Middle School.  For dogs.", "business_id": "rXokveEDu3PEtmd_-_4IIQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "uTc1puvwUpFYryEHo4DNaA", "review_id": "ksEsILn3HDYZ6orGEtAM8w", "text": "The Employees were very cheerful and up beat... but not in that annoying cavity in your tooth sweet.... \nthe store is very clean and organized... \n\nThe dog toys are always having some kind of sale :) which makes my little ones very happy :) \n\nand it has a benefield (vet) inside... i had to take my pups their once or twice... the vets are very kind, knowledgeable and patient! \nand the pricing for care isn't half bad. \n\nI would recommend this location! :)", "business_id": "rXokveEDu3PEtmd_-_4IIQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V57A-7ju0putpft_xfGguw", "review_id": "E7y8Dnld4DJ6zmdoKC3x-w", "text": "Absolutely some of the best customer service I have ever received.\n\nI recently purchased a fish tank and needed my second wave of set up materials (equipment, chemicals, etc.). Ashley (sales associate) in the fish department was amazingly helpful. She worked with me to get everything I needed. She explained how to use things and educated me further on tank care.\n\nOn top of that, she helped me find a dog product I was looking for.\n\nI have a choice between a few PetSmarts but I will be returning to this one for all of my fish needs!", "business_id": "rXokveEDu3PEtmd_-_4IIQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GhCA6N7sRYZHBr5QKAcCWg", "review_id": "AV-tdcYSYz8yun6HsF2NYg", "text": "You only know how good a service is when things go wrong. \n\nI am terrified of using dog groomers to cut those annoying little toenails - walking wounded have staggered out of these places so often I sometimes wonder if I'll be charged with animal abuse as their owner. The opposite is true here. We've got an extremely persnickety faux min pin whose nails could have been done by a pedicurist to the stars! \n\nAnd caring? Let me tell ya - I was forced to wait 5 whole minutes to pick up my darling today because a groomer was on the phone with a dog owner, holding a towel-enwrapped shivering little dust mote of a dog maternally to her breast while patiently explaining that the owner's precious freaked out, couldn't be blow-dried and freaked even worse at going into the kennel. So the groomer was ordered to stop all work, charge the owner only for a bath, convince the owner to pick her dog up, and personally hold the dog until the owner arrived. \n\nI now know just how exemplary this grooming station is. \n\nI heartily recommend it to every dog owner in this city.", "business_id": "rXokveEDu3PEtmd_-_4IIQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "m9DNH531b0wKe6HyttThIw", "text": "While I most often go to the PetSmart in the complex of shops off Highland/Camelback and 20th St, occasionally I stop in here.  Mostly out of conveninece when I come to the Wal Mart, located in the same block of stores, then I will get my cat food here at this location. But I only get to Wal Mart about once every 2 months.   \n\nThis location is just as clean and the staff just as friendly as other locations I have been to in the area.  \nThey do have have a pet hospital and offer grooming services.  Not all PetSmart \nNothin' special, but nothin' to complain about either.", "business_id": "rXokveEDu3PEtmd_-_4IIQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QxKT6FphmApytQy0o8LVfA", "review_id": "Fq8Kv_uMtvQW00AgmdnsMQ", "text": "Always take my pets here they seem to love it. Love the fact that they alway great me and my dogs as we come in makes me feel welcome.", "business_id": "rXokveEDu3PEtmd_-_4IIQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lcu7u9kSWMeSNq6j135BfQ", "review_id": "dvRhXD2FSd8kcywBU7YF4w", "text": "This was my first time renting a carpet shampooed from here and I will never rent from anywhere else again. Their shampooer was more efficient, easier to use, and more effective at removing pet stains. Additionally, I think it was cheaper to rent here than at other places (hardware stores and grocery chains).", "business_id": "rXokveEDu3PEtmd_-_4IIQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IL74ET7bOOD4Gfb79OGysQ", "review_id": "rTOvmWcAoENOnUxvwKkg9Q", "text": "The employees' are always friendly, I've never walked in or out and was not greeted or ask to stop in soon. They are always making sure Ive found what i needed and are willing to help with anything they can. The deals are wonderful specially for the higher quality dog food that i feed my dogs.", "business_id": "rXokveEDu3PEtmd_-_4IIQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_6NI9_kujXCUEiwrnDI53g", "review_id": "s2l_kSh_Fy_PrYedTbmCeQ", "text": "DO NOT TAKE YOUR DOG HERE unless you want him to come back cut up and bleeding.  I brought my shih-tzu here to be groomed by Sylvia and when I picked my dog up he was shaking and visibly upset.  When we got home, he wouldn't walk, run, play, or even go to the bathroom or eat and drink.  My dog is two years old, this is very out of character for him.  I knew something was wrong with his back leg because he wouldn't put weight on it, and upon closer inspection I noticed that the entire inside of his leg had been cut up by the clippers.  His skin was raw and bleeding, and there were other spots on his back that looked the same.  I immediately called Petsmart and they told me to come back and they would reimburse me.  I returned the next day and asked that they have their vet check him out as well, because the situation had not improved over night.  They agreed to refund me and have the Banfield vets look at him.  I ran home to get my dog, and brought him back.  When I arrived, I was told I would be next in line, right after the dog in front of me because he was an emergency.  Ok, not a problem.  Then another dog was seen and helped, then another dog, so I finally went up and asked how long I could anticipate to sit there waiting on a Sunday afternoon.  The woman couldn't give me an estimate and told me I would have to wait until all of the appointments were seen first.  I, once again, asked to speak with the manager, who does nothing for managing situations whatsoever, and he told me that because they are a separate business, they couldn't do anything about the wait.  Needless to say, I left.  For $56 + $10 in tip, I can find a groomer who will treat my dog correctly and humanely, and I will not have to worry about them coming home injured.  I will never return to Petsmart for grooming, nor will I set foot in this Petsmart for anything again.  There are quite a few other pet stores and groomers in the area and I'm sure their level of service will exceed Petsmart's lack in customer service tenfold.", "business_id": "rXokveEDu3PEtmd_-_4IIQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_6NI9_kujXCUEiwrnDI53g", "review_id": "WJxbcJSFHa1hIRhjCH6dTw", "text": "DO NOT TAKE YOUR DOG HERE to be groomed unless you want him to come back cut up and bleeding.  I brought my shih-tzu here to be groomed by Sylvia and when I picked my dog up he was shaking and visibly upset.  When we got home, he wouldn't walk, run, play, or even go to the bathroom or eat and drink.  My dog is two years old, this is very out of character for him.  I knew something was wrong with his back leg because he wouldn't put weight on it, and upon closer inspection I noticed that the entire inside of his leg had been cut up by the clippers.  His skin was raw and bleeding, and there were other spots on his back that looked the same.  I immediately called Petsmart and they told me to come back and they would reimburse me.  I returned the next day and asked that they have their vet check him out as well, because the situation had not improved over night.  They agreed to refund me and have the Banfield vets look at him.  I ran home to get my dog, and brought him back.  When I arrived, I was told I would be next in line, right after the dog in front of me because he was an emergency.  Ok, not a problem.  Then another dog was seen and helped, then another dog, so I finally went up and asked how long I could anticipate to sit there waiting on a Sunday afternoon.  The woman couldn't give me an estimate and told me I would have to wait until all of the appointments were seen first.  I, once again, asked to speak with the manager, who does nothing for managing situations whatsoever, and he told me that because they are a separate business, they couldn't do anything about the wait.  Needless to say, I left.  For $56 + $10 in tip, I can find a groomer who will treat my dog correctly and humanely, and I will not have to worry about them coming home injured.  I will never return to Petsmart for grooming, nor will I set foot in this Petsmart for anything again.  There are quite a few other pet stores and groomers in the area and I'm sure their level of service will exceed Petsmart's lack in customer service tenfold.", "business_id": "rXokveEDu3PEtmd_-_4IIQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8SmPj2ZnwMcmNjND4UfHvQ", "review_id": "m8aN_iqhSRseuR3ugoAelg", "text": "I know this location is supposed to be in the poorer side of town but it's still a good store. I like all of the Petsmarts I go to as most of them have really helpful employees. This one looks just like the others and is well kept/stocked. When I visited this one for the first time I was looking at the little critters and a really helpful employee let me see one of the Russians even though they were partially put away. She took her time with me so that the little girl was calm and ready to be held. She answered all my questions and I ended up buying the Russian; she was a great pet. I'm glad the girl took her time to assist me patiently even with just a half hour to go before closing.", "business_id": "rXokveEDu3PEtmd_-_4IIQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xcD0HkTQdoW5bPeS7kDNUg", "review_id": "kHTlbAQoqc6cQvLo5AUx2w", "text": "The staff here wasn't as friendly as most locations I have been to. It also wasn't as clean and tidy as I'd like. Otherwise, it was about the same as the other locations I have visited.", "business_id": "rXokveEDu3PEtmd_-_4IIQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FRVtSCjYQ1vPMRK7yz3XUQ", "review_id": "nXcBQB73k-1t_PfLWnTv4A", "text": "Staff is always friendly. I love everyone in the grooming salon! I'm always made to feel welcome and I find all the products I'm looking for.", "business_id": "rXokveEDu3PEtmd_-_4IIQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "W4Lvt-617yq8ehVHU0zJgA", "text": "I attended dog training with my puppy here with Ashley. Ashley was great, very knowledgeable, and taught us many helpful things to train our dog. The staff here are all friendly and helpful. I would recommend the training classes to anyone.", "business_id": "rXokveEDu3PEtmd_-_4IIQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VKiWDL608wBRQtk05ts59g", "review_id": "QqVGFEnH3JEHVKvxh1Kd-A", "text": "Quite possibly the most exquisite gastronomical delight you will ever partake in.   My wife and I went here for our anniversary, and it was our best.  \n\nI highly recommend you call ahead and be very clear if you are planning on dining to celebrate a special occassion (particularly one that has to do with romance).  I did, and I'm glad of it.\n\nThis place is the cat's meow.  \n\nI highly recommend the duck.\n\nThe staff actually took it upon themselves to wish us a happy anniversary (and actually wrote it on our dessert plates!), and even took (and gave us) a souvenir picture to remember the evening.  \n\nAmbience and service is amazing.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2005-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B0Gb3MkKK3myrwL6ToDNWw", "review_id": "pdgqFA7V28NiDFW4IRrZVQ", "text": "One of the top 5 places I have ever been to for dinner, hands down.  One word to describe this place: lovely.  The outdoor seating area with a heated brick patio is a dream on a brisk desert night.  I could go on and on and on about this place but all I will say is that you must go if you are in AZ and looking for an evening that is simply divine.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sXWvDlMQspjJ1zzr3cEM7Q", "review_id": "-Eeez9pGWiPFOqKww4SAAw", "text": "This restaurant knows exactly how to make your tastebuds dance.  The food was top notch and the service, impeccible.  The duck and foie gras...to die for.  Our server was so great and offered the perfect suggestions.  We had polished off our bottle of wine before dessert and I hesitantly declined an after dinner drink.  The waiter must of sensed this because upon my return from the ladies room to our table my husband informed me that our server brought me a complimenary drink.  \n\nThe ambience was romantic and I hope to return soon.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "AsGittmvnC9Ek1KRHe8Cmw", "text": "Excellent service from a New Jersey born bartender.  Jason has been manning the bar at T Cooks for seven + years and certainly knows his clientele.  Locals and hotel guests fill the lobby on a nightly basis and the live piano playing is icing on the cake.  \n\nAn even better treat than the live piano is the creme brulee cheesecake topped off with an espresso martini.  However, start your night off with a glass of wine and any appetizer from the shrimp sliders to the foie gras.  The fresh bread and pesto sauce is delicious, but don't fill up on it... save room for your choice of paella, scallops, filet, or duck - you can't go wrong.  Even the $14 bleu cheese mushroom burger melts in your mouth.\n\nThe resort itself is a secret 9 acre gem hidden in the heart of Phoenix.  The unique old world architecture and lush grounds are the most romantic in the city... what other resort do you know that has a 'Director of Romance' on staff?\n\nCheck it out... you will not be disappointed.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "b4C9E7vTJrOdkJQA86xYSg", "review_id": "EgVQ722fGf6uipvveQcMew", "text": "I have been here too many times to count.  My family and I come here for every special occasion... graduation, Christmas, birthdays.  The food is excellent and the service is always superb.   What I love about the Royal Palms and T Cooks is the outdoor seating areas.  In the winter time it is great because they have these nooks with fireplaces and seating so you can have drinks by the fire.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tVzYAXqwBBry3WCQEtzsAw", "review_id": "-Xl7LG7oDcf7J-ZG8pcK3A", "text": "I really wanted to love this place. It came highly recommended by Yelpers and a personal friend who used to live nearby, so we were excited to check it out. Set in the Royal Palms, you walk through a lovely garden to get to the restaurant. It was raining the day we went, so we coudln't sit outside, but I'm sure it's beautiful.\n\nWe started with a couple glasses of wine, and the charcuterie plate. My bf loves cured meats, and we often order a similar appetizer at one of our favorite restaurants close to home. So we were terribly disappointed to be served a plate with only a couple slices of maybe 4 different meats, a small slice of pate, sliced pickles, a bit of mustard. That's it? For $13? The bread was served with some delicious pesto, but quite a bit of it, considering there were only 2 of us.\n\nFor entrees, bf ordered the seared scallops, and I had the short rib. His tasted fine to me, but I only had 1 bite. Halfway through the meal, he thought it smelled like BO, and couldn't finish it. Mine was ok, really nothing to write home about. Maybe we didn't order the right things, but we just were not impressed.\n\nService was great all the way through, thus the 3 stars. For me, the food wasn't bad, but nothing spectacular, as it should have been for the prices. Not sure what I was missing, but I just couldn't say this was a great experience.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 8, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "qASPib1Z8ft8e96dtbh66w", "review_id": "EN4Q4VnygXiDmi3GOu4fcg", "text": "Before you freak out at the 2 star rating, let me explain myself.  My scale usually goes like this - 3 stars is average (duh), a place I wouldn't necessarily put effort into going to but I wouldn't be totally disappointed if somehow I wound up there.  2 stars would be somewhere I likely wouldn't return and wouldn't recommend to others.  For what T Cooks is trying to be, it is not worth a return trip for me.  Not that the food, decor, service, or anything was that terrible, but for the price there are far better fine dining establishments.  There is absolutely no reason to choose T Cooks or allow others to choose it. \n \nOk - so this review is based solely on my experience at the wine bar/lounge area and not the actual restaurant.  I was meeting a group of friends here for a cozy cocktail before we all took off to our various locations of origin for the holidays.  On a Tuesday night at 7, the lounge area was PACKED.  I couldn't believe it.  I arrived with my husband and there was only one other person from our party at the bar.  So I scouted the place out and swooped in like a hawk when I saw a party vacate a nice plush couch in the back corner.  \n \nThe decor is very cozy - wood fireplaces going, low lighting, oak tables, plush couches, beautiful patio - very Spanish villa.  But I guess that this place used to be a Spanish-villa influenced private estate, so no surprise there. \n \nSo after being seated, we waited for a server.  And waited.  We noticed only one server in the entire lounge, and people were literally lining up to talk to her, either to get her attention or to simply put in orders.  It turned out she was the only server for the whole lounge!  That's not her fault, but that is definitely some poor management right there. \n \nWe ordered some food off the lounge menu and some drinks and proceeded to enjoy ourselves with our friends over the course of the next 3 hours.  I started with the Pinot Grigio and my husband had the 007 martini (or the James Bond martini?  something like that).  Both were good.  For food, we selected the calamari in aioli, the charcuterie plate, and the tenderloin burger.  The calamari was interesting to say the least - the aioli was very watery and almost mayo-y, kind of like cole slaw.  Um, ok?  The tenderloin burger was very plain.  The boursin cheese was creative but it didn't do much to help.  The applewood smoked bacon could best be described as stale - it was extremely brittle, almost hurt to bite into.  It wasn't even that it was \"crispy\" because even when bacon is properly prepared crispy it's still a little chewy. \n \nThe charcuterie plate never came.\n \nOver the 3 hours, the crowd died down and we were able to enjoy a little more relaxing atmosphere.  But the service never improved.  Rarely did the server return to our table to check on us.  One of our friends ordered a tenderloin burger much later in the night, and it took almost 45 minutes to get to him.  After our first drinks, I ordered the Sauvingon Blanc and my husband the Russian Valley Pinot Noir.  The SB tasted like pickle juice and my husband exclaimed that it was potentially the worst PN he had ever had.    \n \nAt the end of the night we got the check.  $117.  For a mediocre burger, strangely prepared calamari, a cocktail, a beer, and 4 glasses of wine between my husband and I (two of which were terrible).\n \nNot worth it.\n \nWorse, out of curiosity I took a look at the regular restaurant menu.  3 entrees with mushrooms (I hate mushrooms), 1 with duck (to which I'm allergic), and 2 were seafood (based on the calamari, I wouldn't go for the seafood).  \n \nSo there is absolutely nothing here I would eat.  No reason to return, whatsoever.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tgEcjq51Tphe-HHxF6JWfQ", "review_id": "_-Zea59Z0CqvH29WwkpgBA", "text": "We were staying at the Royal Palms for a couple of days and everyday we would have breakfast at T Cooks. It was delicious. \n\nMost memorable the frittata with artichokes and sundried tomates. \n\nDinner wasn't so great - I wouldn't recommend. The dishes were too strongly flavored for the ingredients. I had a mushroom soup that I couldn't finish - it was way to intense.  Also had a monkfish wrapped with bacon which is normally a great combo but I'm not sure what oil they fry with or what amount they used, the dish was over powered and the freshness of the ingredients were lost.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "djYtigvUdXUDih6z9HlmtQ", "review_id": "Mab55B98O6O5HQA8OVOkxQ", "text": "Normally, I would reserve 5 starts for something that I had been back to, but I'm not sure when I'll be back in Phoenix and the meal we had was really stellar.\n\nCourteous staff, relaxed for a formal place, and all of the food was delicious.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A0O7UHxcCJJXIYJDBGT_hQ", "review_id": "0PZ8Ngu7HYstW12BBbO8wQ", "text": "This place is way too expensive for the mediocre food served to you.  It's not bad, but certainly not worth the price or the hype.  T cooks needs to take cooking lessons, and an introductory course in pricing strategy at a respectable business school.  If you're going to push a premium price, it better be a premium product.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AHsfTiLmnTBRoPDaolhv-g", "review_id": "vmqQDTPrDEd1XaEgTU7n_g", "text": "T. Cooks is one of my favorite restaurants in Scottsdale, and I don't know if it's because it's part of one of the nicest hotels there or what. I like the atmosphere and attentiveness of the wait staff, and I could drink by the gallon that pesto sauce thing they give you for the bread. I had the best gnocchi in the world there, but since their menu changes all the time, it's a crap shoot whether or not I'll ever have that again. I like it because since I'm so not into dressing up for dinner unless I have a super hot date, it's okay to go somewhat biz casual. The strawberry salad is good, and I can't even remember what I had for dessert, but whatever it was, it was delicious. People have complaints about the prices, but I say have business meetings there!", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "RBfOwUIsT0T3ehJCl8qYKw", "review_id": "jNNvsYWri1ZmejRPjSEW3w", "text": "So this was my first stop on my trip to Phoenix.  After muchos yelpers recommendations and reading some of the decent reviews I decided to bring my group to this place.  The Royal Palms is a gorgeous resort and the building and restaurant are very beautiful.  I called the day of to get a reservation for 6 and to my delight there was no prob getting  one.  Some of the people in my party were not used to such fine dining, but since they were with a professional I told them not to worry.  Plus the menu really didn't scream out anything to crazy.  We were seated in the center of the dining room under neath this giant metal sculpture.  It took about 10 minutes for our waiter to finally approach us , but after that he was attentive and pleasant for most the meal.  I was really excited to enlighten some of the people I was with about dining like this.  Although I did not believe the food to be up to what some people on here have claimed.  I found the food to be very bland, uninspired, and boring.  I felt bad because I felt I was cheating the people I was with out of a great first fine dining experience.  This place was seriously nothing special.  The service really saved a bad meal.  Now the desserts.  I had heard of the pastry chef before and was excited to see what he had to offer.  We ordered every dessert on his menu besides the cheese tasting.  I don't know about y'all but I am sick of seeing creme brulee on menus!!!  When I saw that he had CB on the menu I was already disappointed.  Creme Brulee is such a cop out!  I will say that the dessert plate ups were nice.  He did a lot of sugar work and interesting tuille cookie shapes.  Overall I wish I could give this place a 2.5 for their service only.  Way overrated according to the reviewers and a little out dated.....", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "90a6z--_CUrl84aCzZyPsg", "review_id": "_Qh76bynqHwOrASt5PotJQ", "text": "One of the most impressive spots in town. \n\nLunch here is a luxury experience - the grounds are amazingly beautiful, and the menu surprisingly affordable. Try this for an inexpensive way to really impress a business client.\n\nFor dinner they will take your shorts, though it is certainly worth it if you desire a truly memorable, elegant evening. Life is too short - try this restaurant soon!\n\nI have yet to stay here (Royal Palms hotel) - but it is definitely on my list of 1001 things to do before I expire.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "EScPF4SpSncPwC3bf0VW3g", "review_id": "An_UOBvKZkYW_j_T8SDvJw", "text": "I've been for an anniversary and for a rare \"all the sisters are together\" dinner - and both times the cost was utterly ridiculous, and I didn't regret a single penny. \n\nMy recommendation is to recognize that the menu shifts in order to offer seasonal selections; and call ahead to find out what's on the chef's tasting menu.   Get that, and if you don't like the sound of what's on it, wait a couple months and call back.   Everything we've ever had here has been perfectly prepared, professionally presented in appropriate time frames, and utterly delicious.    The tasting menu consistently offers a variety of tastes so that it's difficult to be at all disappointed. \n\nIt's not someplace I would *ever* consider not planning for; it's a lot of money and it's not just dinner; it's a commitment to an evening where you just concentrate on the food and the company you keep.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "QrOSr8bzAjpIgyNftDLUBg", "review_id": "WoxIwNjERrOaGkdVojOOyA", "text": "As a rule, I avoid hotel restaurants.  However, I am pleased to break my rule for T. Cook's at the Royal Palms Resort.  \n\nLook no further than T. Cook's for the best place in Phoenix for a romantic dinner with your sweetie.  This place is tops in terms of atmosphere.  The grounds of the Royal Palms Resort are impeccable and the whole place has the vibe of a genteel estate you wish was handed down from generation to generation in your own family.  This place oozes Old World/Spanish Colonial charm in a good way.\n\nArrive a few minutes early and stroll the grounds before your dinner.  Check out the courtyard and the reflecting pool.  It's amazing to think that before this place underwent a multi-million dollar renovation, there was a pink heart-shaped pool on the grounds.  The kitsch is gone and this grand dame has been returned to her 1920s grace.  \n\nGiven the spectacular setting, T. Cook's doesn't have to be as good as it is.  The BF and I have enjoyed several fine meals at this restaurant.  The decor of the restaurant is lovely, of course.  Check out the palm tree that grows up through the roof.  The room features colonial Spanish architecture, a vaulted ceiling and ubiquitous Old World elegance.  The service is also graceful and relaxed.   \n\nAs for the food, the real surprise is the seafood is at T. Cook's.  In fact, the very best seafood I have eaten in Phoenix has been at T. Cook's.  I am always a sucker for lobster bisque and the version at T. Cook's is top notch.  It's lush and silky and every bit as indulgent as lobster bisque should be.  The scallops are also outstanding and perfectly prepared.  I'm not one to order fish as my entree very often, but the BF and I have done that at T. Cook's with wonderful results.  Try the seafood here, it's truly spectacular.\n\nT. Cook's is very proud of its fire-roasted specialties and the fireplace is gorgeous and really adds to the atmosphere.  One time our waiter suggested we try the Mediterranean paella with the optional  lobster tail and claw.  This was the one main dish we would not order again.  The paella tasted like it sat around partially cooked and then they just warmed it over the fire when we ordered it.  I'd never order this dish again, but I would not let this stand in my way of coming back to T. Cook's, either.\n\nOne time we tried the Cream Cheese Brulee because it's T. Cook's signature dessert.  It's a caramel cheesecake and vanilla creme brulee served with fresh berries and guava sauce.  Unfortunately, it was sickly, sickly sweet.  I'm not a huge fan of creme brulee in general and this one didn't alter my opinion.  However, other desserts were much better.\n\nStop by the Lounge at T. Cook's for an after-dinner aperitif.  The atmosphere is very cozy and this place is hopping many nights.\n\nT. Cook's also has the Delos Room for private dining.  This would be a fabulous place for an intimate dinner with up to 12 friends.  What a great place for a milestone birthday or anniversary celebration.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "PMNbT3Y8KDt7E979AJMyng", "review_id": "r1s3lXM0JhIuBySIacC2lw", "text": "I have been frequenting T'cooks bar for 6 years now.  The core of the staff has remained the same, which is quite uncommon in the food and beverage world.  There is a bartender / bar manager / all around good guy, by the name of Jason, that u must ask for....don't tell him I sent ya ;-)  Jeremy and Eric back him up on busy evenings and his nights off.  The food at this joint is at first glance small portions but I assure you, hungry will not be in your vocab upon completion of any entree.  My favorite, and it is back on the menu, is the lobster tortilini.  It is not cheap but it is so friggin' worth it!  paired with a nice white wine or if you've got some more hair on yur b@!!s than I do, maybe something stronger.  They've got every brand and make of gasoline you could ever hope for.  When finished be sure to have some cream cheese brulee with an espresso martini.  Talk about a little jolt of a libation...this will get your eyes poppin' for sure...\n\nT'Cooks is the top notch eating outlet in the Royal Palms Resort.  And if you have not already heard about the architecture and landscaping on the resorts 9 acres...be sure to take a little stroll.\n\nIf your with a date, this place is a sure fire closer!  If you can't close here...just go home and stop dating altogether.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PShy2RYNadDUhJf4ErOJ7w", "review_id": "V7_PeBuEWziBBWRC33aMSg", "text": "Took my boyfriend and family here for Sunday brunch\n\nAmbiance of the place is impressive\n\nBrunch consists of a menu and a buffet\n\nThe buffet is on the smaller side, but the quality of the items present were very good\nA few items available on the buffet were:\nScones\nPain du chocolat\nSome sort of egg fritatta with veggies\nKing crab legs and claws\nShrimpies\nSeafood gazpacho martinis\nCheeses\nSmoked salmon\nDifferent pasta salads\nThen they had a dessert spread which was very impressive (alas, almost every item contained nuts, which I'm allergice too :(  )\n\nWe all ordered items off of the menu, then piled the buffet on top of that\nSo we had a LOT of food\n\nIt was all very, very, very good.\n\nI gauge all buffets on the Bellagio buffet.  \nSo, on my Bellagio buffet rating system, this place gets 4 stars!\n(Bellagio is the only one that holds the 5 star rating in my meager mind)\n\nTa da!\nGo there for brunch!", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gsMVXAI9su3B26Fd4vyyRQ", "review_id": "XLXNXu7D3l4i-B2N-pzyPw", "text": "T. Cook's is like a cute little oasis haven in the desert.  Well, duh... I guess oasis's are only in deserts.  Or are they?  Well, whatever... this place is really cute.  \n\nThis is actually a resort/hotel.  The outdoor area includes a little wishing pool/fountain, little nooks where one can rest in the shade and enjoy the view.  Love the flowers.  Yes, I took pictures, like the damn tourist I was.  \n\nThe restaurant is really cute.  We came on a Sunday, so they have brunch.  I had the blueberry pancakes, which were very good.  The whipped cream on top was heavenly- so fresh and I could tell, freshly made.  My girlfriend had the lemon brioche french toast with a side of chicken sausage.  That was also very good.  The bellini's were standard, but the bloody mary's, delicious.  I was never a bloody mary girl, until my sister got me started... and now, I finally get it.  This was the right combination of tart, spicy, sweet, and vodka!  My mouth is watering right now.  Damn it.  \n\nThe clientele here was 1. older 2. women.  A cute place to go with your family.  Also a cute place to go with the girls for lunch.  There's a little smoking room to the side, where (I think) you can smoke cigars.  Love that.  I also think this place would be great for a wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, or party.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5F3d1LLjaYrPTBb-cygIPw", "review_id": "kOSypCk9PaE3VazgCjQ5ig", "text": "We had a really good meal here on a random Tuesday night. We opted for the prix fixe menu and were very pleased. Warm, delicious bread was immediately served.  Started with Mussels, Pear and Gorgonzola salad and pate. The Mussels and Salad were excellent. The pate was a little disappointing. Chewy and not very tasty. It was country style.  \n\nOur entrees were all excellent. Salmon, Short ribs and steak.  The Salmon had this awesome crispy skin, delicious blue cheese potatoes. Steak was excellent. Short ribs had a cumin citrus sauce that was so good. The meat was falling off the bones. It was served over risotto that was a tad salty but very good.\n\nWe got three desserts. The warm chocolate cake was a little standard but the raspberry mint sorbet was a true winner and I don't even love sorbet.  Creme brulee cheesecake was heavenly.\n\nService was great. We highly recommend sitting out on the patio. It's like a little oasis.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 8, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "5kJYTUtFUJT24dWNs6eW8w", "review_id": "P7rFjfvWwhusNePUCGbhng", "text": "T Cook's used to be our \"old faithful\" when we had someone in from out of town and wanted to show them that Phoenix wasn't just about golf, corporate resorts and chain restaurants. The Royal Palms is still our go-to recommendation for visitors with a hefty budget. T Cooks, not so much.\n\n4-7 years ago, it was a 5-star review in my book. Although T Cook's is still usually a good meal, it's not a great meal, especially for the price. The menu has stopped going anywhere and the execution is spotty. On last visit, my ravioli appetizer even came out sans sauce on accident. And when you have things like Paella from a wood-fired oven on the menu, you'd expect them to taste inspired and authentic, but I'm usually let down. Their pesto and bread is still out of this world though. A meal in itself.\n\nMy wife and I got engaged at the Royal Palms. For awhile, we made T Cook's our anniversary dinner. So we'll keep going back to TRP for the fireplaces and cocktails, but I think we'll hold off on T Cook's until we hear that things have changed for the better.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JdKqWVYiqW9hsDXyR9a_SQ", "review_id": "x0bmSSz8xEVhWqY_mA9Ekw", "text": "I hadn't been to TCooks for a while because I hadn't been to PHX, but it was always one of my favorite places to eat in the area and I'm happy to report that I still feel the same.  The grounds are beautiful, the bar area is warm and inviting and the food is delicous.  I recommend sitting outside and highly recommend getting the lobster tortellini with lobster on top - a little rich (I'd like it better without the butter sauce I think), but just delectable.  They have a wonderful wine list too - extensive and not outrageously priced.    \nIt will continue to be on my list of must visits when I'm in PHX!", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rY0T1Sx-kSeSHgnPbLOA1g", "review_id": "tJ6BUXbMIUQK9WQCT2QkNQ", "text": "Got together with some friends for sunday brunch..was such a beautiful day decided to be seated outside in the patio area.  The only gripe I have about our visit was our server.  While he was friendly, he was not very prompt in bringing out our drinks and taking our orders.  It was a good thing we were enjoying each other's company or that would of made it worse.  Most of us at the table ordered their eggs benedict which was very good.  Small homemade biscuits with a pesto sauce on it and the hollandaise had a tomato and red pepper flavor.. yum!  It also came with some roasted potatoes.. That dish was only 11.50 and for the place and was inexpensive.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9h54-TfZ53Ag7d9duGrGtA", "review_id": "FnXmMF9eEs0IjjQRjW6UEg", "text": "\"Food and ambience was great, but staff completely misinformed us about the price of the buffet; it was Way pricier than i thought...bad service\"", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "TR9UaLiiNXB9FZwQoDR6iQ", "text": "Seeing that my last review was in August 2007, it's time for an update.  I've been back to the T. Cooks bar/lounge at the Royal Palms more times than I can count on my hands.  I even had a surprise party for my fiance there a while back...\n\nKeep in mind that every single time I've been there, I've eaten and/or drank in the bar - not in the restaurant... it's always fun and entertaining, and Jason, Jeremy, and Salso take great care of us.  \n\nT. Cooks recently changed their menu, and wow... I had an amazing entree last night of beef short rib served with a carrot risotto cake.  The beef was fall off the bone amazing and I finished off my meal with very little help from an eager fiance.  I did also enjoyed a bite of his lobster ravioli... buttery and just the right texture, it melted in my mouth as well.\n\nGreat wine, food, and ambiance - you cannot go wrong at T Cooks / Royal Palms!", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "ARe8Nr_YehB2ubsGJhZ-hg", "review_id": "onPwRooNLTgDJ-GaJ7slSQ", "text": "Jared M (who some of you may know by Gabi K's fiance): I've gotta take you to my favorite restaurant tonight at The Royal Palms Resort. They have this amazing $50 tortellini deal\nMe: $50 for tortellini? That is so not a deal!\n\nI later found out that the tortellini is stuffed with lobster AND the $50 includes an appetizer and dessert...so I guess it is a deal!  \n\nJared and Gabi apparently come here often because they knew all the bartenders by name. We made ourselves at home at the bar and got ready for my 20th meal in Phoenix...and I had only been in town for 2 days at this point.  And this would be why I went on weightwatchers the second I returned to chicago.\n\nWhile I was tempted to try this \"tortellini deal\" I decided to go with the scallops instead, which came with shrimp mac and cheese. Shrimp! Mac & cheese! My 2 favorites...lovely combo!! No appetizer for me, but I did a pretty good job of eating the loaf of bread they put in front of us.   Jared was nice enough to share a bite of his crabcake with me...delicious!\n\nI ate up all my mac & cheese first (of course) and then it was time for the scallops.  By this point I was pretty full, but they were too good not to eat so managed to eat 2 of the 3 perfectly cooked scallops.  And then I also managed to make room for creme brulee cheesecake for dessert...mmmmm. This is so worth breaking any diet for.\n\nAll this delicious food while enjoying the lovely tunes coming from the piano next to the bar.  I can see why Gabi and Jared are regulars!", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "6qTA7oelKwpevf1lL_bIVA", "review_id": "MWINWBzL0h1ETz0gPJP2ow", "text": "T. Cook's is my favorite restaurant in AZ thus far. I really enjoy the spanish colonial architecture, gardens, water fountains, patio, and charming walk-ways and courtyard. The ambiance is extremely romantic and puts me in a calming, reflective mood. I can seriously see myself getting married @ the Royal Palms. \n\nI've read some of the reviews and I've always had great service here. I remembered one of my dates had asked for a romantic corner to seat at and not only did they give us a romantic corner, but the hostess came with a basket of fresh rose petals and placed them all over our table. My date must have seriously thought he was going to get laid that night by just that gesture alone, but was mistaken, lol. Anyways, I love the lobster bisque-not too salty and just creamy enough. I've enjoyed the Asian pear salad, too which is flavorful and has great texture. But if you're looking for one appetizer to try, definitely get the sauteed shrimp & calamari in an organic yellow tomato sauce Fra Diablo. My mouth just started watering. It's not breaded calamari so it's healthier and also tastes better (5 stars).\n\nAs for the main course:\n\n-Pan roasted duck breast with spiced confit pave, sage gnocchi & roasted butternut squash is 3 stars. I'm not much of a duck person, but the roasted butternut squash was to die for and the duck was tender.\n\n-Wood roasted \"Pulet Rouge\" checkan with a rosemary polenta cake, asparagus and Swiss chard is 4 stars. Any meat prepared wood roasted gives it a twist in flavor, which I appreciate. I usually ask for asparagus steamed so I'm not sure how the Swiss chard is (gotta watch my figure).\n\n-I've tried their fish (they change their menus from time to time), nibbled on my date's plates and everything has been really good.\n\nI want to try one of their pasta dishes next time when I'm not dieting. The bar area is also super sexy, sleek and mysterious. They usually have a live piano player at night. I seriously could come here weekly for just the calamari and architecture-it's like you're in another world besides the AZ desert. It's become my escape to mini paradise.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "6qyXAORPzD1s4RdgFemz8g", "review_id": "s_TXJjOy1Ym2LVXlg-r2kw", "text": "The feel of this place is so luxurious, it's sooo serene.\nIt is very popular on Saturday afternoon, as we made reservations...but then had to wait 30 minutes...\nAfter the 30 minutes, it took them 15 minutes to come to our table and ask us what we wanted(only after my brother told them we had not been waited on) HOWEVER...our drinks were compted and we were treated very well after that.\nThe menu was great, everything was an art piece, but not pretentious. Plus, they had $6 wines.\nThe salmon salad was fantastic and the portions were all very large, especially the burgers and the club sandwich.\nObviously, it was not the restaurant's fault that they were busy(a very good thing) and they took the necessary actions to make it up to us.\nVery good restaurant all around. Also good people watching for out of towners :)", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PMNbT3Y8KDt7E979AJMyng", "review_id": "w_xsHHKXmcmcfjy2qYg3Ow", "text": "T. Cook's continues to be my go-to spot... with or without my fiance.  It's like my home away from home.  I feel comfortable going in for a drink or a bite to eat any night of the week.  Let me be clear about one thing, however - I always sit at the bar!\n\nIn addition to the regular menu items, the burger at T. Cooks is consistently amazing. This sizable delight is carnivore candy for the soul. Ten ounces of tenderloin burger with white cheddar cheese, bacon and Guiness tempura onion rings on a ciabatta bun with a grain mustard aioli. My mouth is watering just thinking about it right now.\n\nAnyone up for a burger?", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RLqHbLXzs4wTRN0lH3jtDA", "review_id": "O1N0BsIP90-pWLVERvIh4Q", "text": "Visited T. Cook's on the 4th of July for the first time.  Had lived in PHX/Scottsdale for 2 + yrs and return for visits a few times a year.  What a great spot!  By far the best service, atmosphere and food I've had in Phoenix (outside of Lon's at the Hermosa) in quite some time.  Excellent wine selection.  The specials offered something traditional but also creative.  Recommend the pate appetizer and squash soup for a start.  I ate a filet mignon cooked perfectly but I know their paella is also acclaimed.  Decor is intimate, inviting and not stuffy/overdone.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7GYMv8LXlYCX6cFh3OmMEQ", "review_id": "TJMoYq1Kph1ZMvuunfS94A", "text": "T. Cook's is one of the best restaurants I've ever been to.  I've lived in SF, NYC, and LA, which is where I am from and currently reside.  I haven't had much luck in LA in terms of finding really good \"Western\" food.  I love LA for its ethnic food. \n\nI've eaten at T. Cook's three times now since I'm staying at the Royal Palms Resort.  Tonight's dinner was OUTSTANDING.  I ordered the sea scallops with shrimp mac & cheese.  It was so good.  Even the accompaniments were delicious - the spinach and the corn kernels.  The corn kernels tasted like they were first soaked in vinegar so it was a nice surprise and really complemented the dish.  For dessert, I had the Napoleon.  It was so delicate.  The crisp was so thin on top of a chocolate mousse.  I loved it.\n\nMy mom had the \n\nI'm definitely coming back next time I'm in town.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7htYqcN-F-c3LwKTEG1Mfg", "review_id": "7lljgh2wmzvrbiUAYMD-4A", "text": "This was a special night out as we would normally not be able to afford T. Cook's, however the three courses for $40 was a great deal for us and as long as we are able to take advantage of this special pricing we will be back. \n\nThe ambiance was wonderful. \n\nI had the calamari and shrimp first course, which was delicious.\nShe had the red onion and rosemary soup with havarti cheese, which was also delicious\n\nWe both went with the lobster toretllini which was really tasty and had lots of lobster but some the lobster pieces were a little bit chewy. The tortellini was delicious as was the lettuce that came with it. \n\nDesert was outstanding. We shared the chocolate fantasy - very very rich chocolate that when combined with the  vanila gelato and cherries was a great combination.\nThe caramel cheesecake creme brulee was also fantastic. It was much lighter than the chocolate fantasy, which was very dense. \n\nThe wine suggestions of our waiter went great with the meal. \n\nService was oustanding - they were very attentive and friendly - We never felt rushed and didn't have to ask for anything. \n\nAs I mentioned above as long as we can take advantage of the 3 courses for $40 we will back again. There is so much more of the menu we want to try.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hIWlVkf-N1Yzj7I-dfF7qA", "review_id": "e01Fsvcoix85GK92uFPT0A", "text": "Good place for a very nice dinner.  We went for an anniversary and they really impressed us!  Guys, make sure they know it is your anniversary when you make the reservation.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 10, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "du6KeE54IFbPiXpU3LOd1g", "review_id": "STk81gxQZzRbu1nJ8R1i5Q", "text": "I met a friend for here for cocktails a couple of weeks ago.\n\nWhen I got home and answered the query \"where did you go for drinks?\", I was reminded by the Beautiful Carin just exactly how long it had been since we had been to T Cook's for dinner...apparently a very long time:(\n\nBecause, while I did remember having dinner there, I couldn't have told you the year or the time of year...luckily, I have the Beautiful Carin to remember these things for me:)\n\nYou know, I don't why we haven't made it back to T Cook's a little more often!\n\nT Cook's is one of those rare places that can genuinely say \"everything is good\" when you ask for their recommendations:)\n\nMaybe it's just me, but the atmosphere, ambiance, service and food combine in subtle (but effective) ways to create a meal experience that you really don't find very often...T Cook's is a jewel:)\n\nI have heard that they went through a bit of rough patch, service and consistency-wise, but if our dinner last week is an indicator, they have solved any problems that they might have had:)\n\nI was lucky enough to miss any rough spots...3 years between visits will do that for you:)\n\nWe had a 7:30 reservation, and by 7:38 we were drinking perfectly made, ice cold Ketel One martinis at the table, and enjoying our conversation (Carin is one of the most delightful conversationalists you could ever hope to meet...she still keeps me entertained and enchanted...we still have so much to talk about after all this time:)\n\nOnion soup, Lobster Bisque and pate started our meal (and could have completed it...it was so good...fortunately, I'm a big eater:)\n\nCarin had Poulet Rouge (Red Chicken? Seriously, the menu nomenclature people need to re-think that one...When I think of red chicken, I think of salmonella, but that's not what they mean:) \n\nI know, I know... they mean the chicken is red with pecan wood smoke, and it is and it's a terrific dish, but still...the name:)\n\nI had braised short ribs...perfectly done with a marvelous horseradish infused risotto cake:)...Inspired:)\n\nThey also have some very pleasant and tasty sides:)\n\nWe had brussel sprouts (that were nearly as good as the sprouts I make at home:)...and potato puree...and seared Foie Gras...decadent and wonderful:)\n\nI tried to get Carin to have the foie gras with me, but we differ in our opinions about foie gras, and so, I had to take the bullet and eat it all myself:)...That should make my cardiologist buddies happy:)\n\nTime really can stand still when you're having an evening like this...by the time we finished our shared Chocolate Napoleon and coffee, it was 10:30 and way past our bed time:)\n\nBut such a pleasant evening...never any rush from the servers, never a wait for the next course...everything perfectly timed, completely unobtrusive (no, our conversation was never interrupted to inquire \"do you love everything?\":)\n\nIt was worth staying up late for an evening as pleasant as this...and almost worth waiting three years for, too!\n\nBut we won't wait three more years to swing by T Cook's again...they are just too good and right in the hood:)", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "lS3fw81m9FKT82Hbgk3OSw", "review_id": "Stkq1LlRMjTqFX-oa_MOOA", "text": "We ate here to celebrate our engagement during a weekend getaway to AZ. My fiance had coordinated with the restaurant beforehand to have rose petals and 2 glasses of champagne set for us before we arrived. The rose petals were fresh and a mix of red, yellow, and pink... beautiful colors!\n\nI ordered one of their fish dishes that came is a REALLY hot skillet, and I accidently burned my hand on the skillet. We saw one of the employees walking by, so we asked if he had anything for the burn, and he ran off looking for burn spray and bandaids. He was back in no time with everything I needed to treat the burn - amazing service! I THINK his name was Nick, but I can't remember.\n\nGood job, T Cooks!", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "h9d3VW5RTJymoFoLnN60_w", "review_id": "yfTd-ZY3tQRPwuDOOk9knA", "text": "Since moving to AZ we have gone to T. Cooks several times and each time it has been a lovely and delicious experience. \n\nIt's my favorite place to go for brunch. It's pricey and it's not a huge Vegas style buffet but all items are high quality and delicious. Plus, you can order a la carte plus the buffet and the price is the same or just a bit higher than the buffet alone. I also enjoy the decor and ambiance. \n\nWe went for dinner last night and oh my!!! It was outstanding! I knew what I was going to order ( I have an obsession with looking at menus online before hand) but they surprised me with a Farm to Table menu from Chef Lee. The \"theme\" was pork,yum! And to make it even better, 3 courses for $40.\n \nFirst course was pork belly with frisee greens and a poached egg. It was so goood!! A sprinkle of salt and pepper, crusty bread to scoop the egg and it was like breakfast :D\n\nSecond course, braised pork filled ravioli with bacon, squash, pearl onions. It also had a bit of cheese (Brie?) on top. I loved every single bite of it! It was amazing, the sweetness of the squash, the salty bacon, creamy Brie and the perfectly cooked ravioli bursting with the  braised pork was just heaven! \n\nThird course, goat cheese cheesecake with apple compote and caramel sauce. I'm not a huge fan of apple desserts but the compote was on the side.  I never had goat cheese cheesecake before (surprising since goat cheese is one of my favorite foods:) and this was great, creamy, not as tart. A perfect ending!\n\nThere was a nice lounge singer at the bar, which we were able to listen to while eating in the restaurant. Now that the weather is nice, dining on the patio was very enjoyable.\n\nI recommend T. Cooks without reservation. I'm already looking forward to my birthday brunch there!", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0ouMuScWJ3GuNtWEmmsziw", "review_id": "j1rhf3r8PcvOqHq0A8ME-w", "text": "Had a beautiful brunch here. Sat outside among the bougainvillea listening to the many birds (some who had equal sugar packs in their nest?...but that is another story).\n\nWe had the option of trying the buffet which looked very nice but as the menu was looking so good we ordered from there. \n\nI had the Breakfast panzenella which was just what I felt like and enjoyed immensely. It is a traditional Italian dish layered with grilled vegetables, tomatoes, potatoes and topped with two over easy eggs.\n\nMy husband had the Boneless \"Poulet Rouge\" chicken thigh with roasted tomatoes and fingerling potatoes which he said was very tasty.\n\nWe accompanied our meals with a Bellini and a Mediterranean Bloody Mary - both very good - then we ended it with an incredible tasting French Press Coffee.\n\nOverall there was not one thing to complain about - the ambience, food and service were all 5 star. There was even a guitar player inside the restaurant which is also very beautiful.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jcGf9EjkLWNlWoVSSEhuqA", "review_id": "4Zs67CQ8BUlYAnppl_5sCw", "text": "So I pull up in my Ford Taurus, get valet parking, and watch them park it in-between a next years model Ferrari and a Bentley. Entertaining to me. :)  We walk through a very charming little place to T. Cook's and enjoyed a nice meal.  Service and the atmosphere were great.  The food however was just ok.  For the price, the food was not at all worth it. However, being what T. Cook's is, I would have to say that it's a great place for a special occasion or a date for the average Joe. Very impressive dinning experience, I just wish the food would have been better.  Atmosphere - A+ Food - C-", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "m59OpbCyRwXSvERXeevWqg", "review_id": "t6BMvv2fTd0oHfuyqdMBNg", "text": "\"Would you prefer to dine indoors or outdoors today?\"\n \nAnswering \"Outdoors,thank you\" was our second good decision of the day to that point.  The first was choosing T. Cook's for lunch.  \n\nLocated in the Royal Palms Hotel, which is understated and wonderful (no need to scream \"FIRST CLASS\" when it is best communicated in whisper as is here) our experience at T. Cook's was what we expected it to be - lovely.  From the garden setting to the table settings to the top notch service and delicious food, each piece provided just the right fit in the puzzle.   \n\nWe were fortunate to get in given we did not have reservations and arrived just at the tail end of what was the lunch rush.  Yet the server was as attentive as if she had been waiting only for us all afternoon. \n \nWhile dinner can be very spendy, lunch at T. Cook's  gives you a chance to soak up the experience and enjoy the food at a reasonable price.  We recommend ordering from the combo optionsmenu at lunch providing an opportunity to sample a selection of wonderful soups, salads, sandwiches in \"soup and...\" or \"salad and...\", -you get the idea - for only $14.00.   Plus the lunch dessert menu offers a sampling of three items for about $8 that we found the perfect sweet ending to be shared by two along with coffee. \n \nWith so many restaurants to try and so little time and as infrequently as we get to the Phoenix area, we're not sure this will be a repeat spot for us, but we are so glad to have experienced T Cook's.  Based on glowing reviews of food savvy friends who loved T. Cook's when they lived in Scottsdale for a few months, we were somewhat prepared to have our very high expectations not met...but our expectations were met and then some.   Go!", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O_nmtv350ABcYRLmSRyHcQ", "review_id": "nOCU2E4R3oFBSRvFogB8bA", "text": "T. Cook's is a gem in the Royal Palms Hotel. We recently stayed at the Royal Palms, (which deserves its own review) for a week and dined at T. Cook's 4 times! Once for lunch, three times for dinner, including Christmas which was excellent despite the busy the dining room.\n\nThe setting, both indoors and out is charming. The food was great and we had the best paella since visiting Spain.  Chef Lee treated us royally. We can't wait to get back to Phoenix to return to T. Cook's.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hqGS_HnKxlVtQUfmjYdRkA", "review_id": "Q2xM0YeEBR9J4Mpc1d6ujA", "text": "T. Cooks is simply amazing in every way.   We try to visit about once a year for special occasions.   \n\nBeautiful resort, amazing food, extensive wine selection, and the service...wow the service....makes you feel like royalty!", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KK_2vxqNug1wQhVo22soQw", "review_id": "9rJfytDqzL1AjysRmR24Iw", "text": "We enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and service last evening at T Cooks.  Service was very good with a down to earth waiter, accompanied by professional support staff.  We appreciated the 'fire sale' on numerous bottles of wine that gave us more value for our wine choice. \n\nAs an appetizer, the large piece of calamari was original and perfectly done.  The calamari, with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc, is alone worth a repeat visit ! \n\nThe squash soup perhaps needed a bit of butter... or perhaps more flavor?  Crab cake appetizer was (of course) gorgeous crab meat but it also needed a bit more flavor - it is rare that I ever reach for salt but I am not sure that this was the one item missing.  The fennel was a nice pairing with the crab cake but the sauce did not have any notable role. \n\nHouse chocolates a delight.  Then an easy progression to the lounge. The lounge was enjoyable for an after dinner drink and provides an ambiance  not widely available in Phoenix.  Service is impeccable and the servers are dressed as professionals.  Comfortable seating and live music provided a nice jive to T Cook's.  Thank you for the relaxing experience!", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 9, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "F9T6m1YdRFreyKDufcyoOQ", "review_id": "LX6RN3u3limnvOOGZM0Hfw", "text": "I dream of the day I have enough riches that I can hang out in places like Royal Palms regularly. I mean the night I showed up, well it was night, but it was also pouring down rain, and even through all of that Royal Palms was pretty enough to make me stop and look around before rushing in out of the weather. I headed into the bar to meet up with a few folks and the interior is just a beautiful space - warm and welcoming, and very classy. Bring people here that you want to impress.\n\nI, of course, had to order a glass of champagne and the lovely server brought it right to me. Perhaps she sensed I had been delayed at the airport that day before arriving to Phoenix for 7 hours? Or more likely they are just very good at what they do here. We immediately ordered since it was so late and I started with a pear, pecan, and blue cheese salad. For my main course I choose a seared Irish salmon that was served with leeks, tomato gratin, and a pea puree. It was all fantastic, but the tomato gratin made me want to invite the chef to move to LA with me. I mean no way could I afford that now, but a girl can dream!\n\nWe finished by sharing a couple of desserts and the one I chose was the Florale. It was made with lychee mousse and was quite light and just a bit tart. All in all a delicious ending to a delicious meal.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "68Ci9UgVIVEiCGXy05loLw", "review_id": "itXAejws8RwpzYruKLP_XA", "text": "Romance. T. Cook's has it in spades, so much so that the Royal Palms, the hotel that it is located in, has a \"Director or Romance\". Now how great a job would that be . . . . and guys- no more wondering what to do to impress- just call up and they will take care of it all. \n\nWant rose petals scattered about your table? No problem. How about a poem reader? Got it. Or a private violinist? Again- they will make it happen. They will even put together a private dinner out in the garden for you. \"Ahh. Romance\", she says wistfully while thinking about her evening. \n\nBut I digress . . .all this talk of romance has overshadowed why I always choose T Cooks for dinner every time I head to the Scottsdale area. It's the food, the bar, the service and of course the ambiance. \n\nEnter this historic Mediterranean villa and you know you are in for a special evening. To the right, the restaurant, to the left, the bar. And not just any bar. Live music is always playing and the bartenders (Jason and Jeremy) are terrific. You can eat at the bar (they have a separate bar menu) but my advice is to wait and eat in the main restaurant. \n\nUsually I ask to sit outdoors- either in the front courtyard around the trickling fountain, or in the back, Tuscan styled gardens. On this night- it was a little cool so we compromised and took a seat by the windows looking out. \n\nWarm, fresh bread is placed on the table with a garlicky pesto sauce. Try not to eat too much as you'll want room for their wide variety of appetizers and entrees. \n\nWe went with the charcuterie plate, plenty of meats and cheeses to start. As for our entree's the sliced ribeye was the pick of the night. But there are plenty of choices from chops, to fish to lamb. \n\nService was spot on (friendly, accommodating, and attentive) and we even got to meet the \"Director of Romance\", Robert, who made me wish I had known about this service before. Robert asked if we were staying in the hotel (we weren't) for if we were- he said he could work his magic on our room while we ate. It made me want to change hotels, if only for the night! \n\nOur evening ended back where it began at the bar listening to old Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra tunes being crooned out by an amazing duo, while sipping a tawny port and reflecting on the dinner we had just experienced. \n\nThis is not a cheap date.  Dinner for two was around $200 but worth every penny.  Go ahead, splurge.  It's worth it.\n\nAhh. Romance. If you were wondering where it went in your life- check out T. Cooks at the Royal Palms Hotel. It's there, waiting for you.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_OKkWgobGfcFscBramhyDw", "review_id": "DTR-QguzumCVKh3RQVpT-g", "text": "I've been to T. Cook's probably five times and it is always mediocre at best.   Although their pesto is fantastic, the rest of the meal is rather blah and definitely not worth the cost as it's rather pricey.  The Royal Palms is the only reason I keep trying.  Good God that place is beautiful and so cool.  Have stayed there a couple of times and always love it.  Too bad about T. Cook's because I REALLY want to like it because the resort is so cool.  I'd love to have dinner then walk to my casita, but typically end up going to one of the many other fantastic restaurants in the area instead.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pXTM0MEmK24EO1NQK8zKMw", "review_id": "N98OwjFhfgbslcx8YbHZ7w", "text": "Another great dinner in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area.  We tried out T. Cooks for our Saturday dinner date.  Located in the Royal Palms resort, I enjoyed how cozy the resort and restaurant were.  \n\nWe got there a little early and had to wait for a few minutes at the bar.  I ended up with a espressotini which was delicious and satisfied my caffeine need.  The bar scene and I guess dining scene was unique.  Definitely a much older crowd, lots of couples, and lots of people wanting attention.  \n\nThe food at this place was excellent.  We started off with the cheese and prosciutto platter which was okay and we could have done without.  A huge loaf of bread and pesto dip was provided and was super yummy.  For my entree I had the fillet mignon with potatoes au gratin.  That steak was perfect and melted in my mouth.  My entree filled me up so much I ended up skipping dessert.\n\nService was great as well.  They took care of us but allowed us to have our space.   Oh and one final note, they have complimentary valet.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "dZ0GHsPG2BJ1r5A15VRtMw", "text": "This review would be for the lounge only.\n\nI found out they offer Taco Tuesday here and I was in like so fast. For $2 I got a tostada thing with shredded tenderloin that was oh so tender with a deep fried egg and some jalapeno sauce.\n\nthe service was spot on, they have the most delicious iced tea ever, and it's a beautiful place.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "F3MuccVKGKuWM34d1epDLg", "review_id": "NgxwfCrSYUvjG3XkEn0tlw", "text": "My wife and I ate here last night. They had a special going; a 3 course dinner for 50$, and we both opted for it.\n\nThe place is very well designed, and very tranquil with fountains, and flowers. Its like you stepped into another world once you get there. The staff are very friendly. Our wait staff was on the spot consistently filling our water glasses, or replinishing our wine in our glass.\n\nFrom start to finish I was impressed with the quality and taste of the food. You can taste all the flavors. I had a special from the wood burning oven, brosin stuffed chicken, with risotto, fresh greenbeans and a butternut squash reduction. It was extremely good, I have never had chicken cooked so perfectly before, so moist and tender, so good!\n\nWe definately will be visiting this place again. I think a few work dinners might be in order here too! We didnt visit the bar/lounge area. We went straight to the dining room. It got quite busy for a thursday night right around 7pm. It was good to see so business flourishing at such a nice restaurant.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ru8p3RTlk8f9LB_3zLXURQ", "review_id": "9Dy3K26IBQ1UxLBdfmUY_Q", "text": "T. Cook's and I have a long history but T. doesn't know it.  The first time I met him was over ten years ago when I was just making it in this town.  I had reached my goal for my office and in celebration, I took some of my friends and biggest cheerleaders there to celebrate.  T's food went right to my g-spot and I had an orgasmic reaction right there at the table.  \nI saved T for special occassions.  The next time I went was again for some celebratory occassion with some friends and once again, T's food went right to my g-spot and I had another orgasmic reaction.\nThe third time, I've been spoiled so I was secretly rubbing my legs together under their pristine table linen in anticipation and didn't care who saw me as I licked every delectable morsel off of my plate and fingers, groaning with pleasure.\nWith gloating praise of T., I got a group of friends together for a private dining experience at the Delano Room (min. $500 spending) for a holiday dinner this past Christmas.  When making the reservation, the lady was a bit snubby which I can accept when I am anticipating another orgasmic experience.  \nWe gather for a evening of fine dining . . . except this time, T. had performance anxiety and failed me.  First the waitress looked like she was overworked and coming into the Delano Room was an inconvinence to her because she has just way too many tables outside that were more important to her.  When my dish came, it had been under the heat lamp for so long that it was completely shriveled that I could not tell what dish I had ordered.  I gave her one look and without a word, she took the dish back and asked me if I would like to order another dish.  Where my g-spot was left high and dry was when we got the bill, the antipasto dish that the waitress had recommended we ordered as a 3-person portion was a whopping $45 per plate.  She had said that \"some\" additional amount would be added for a larger portion- she neglected to clarify that it would be a whopping 3x's the amount.  And we had 2 plates of those . . . $90 for 2 antipasto plates??  \nSo what was supposed to be my most savory experience with T. was completely anticlimatic and totally blemished my memory of him.\nI know T's popular so he'll have many suitors- just not this one.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4g0BSDfFUUPuDpJcdeqmAw", "review_id": "KODXo6xLlJG3B4sMbK1L5w", "text": "My picks:\nHandcrafted Jalapeno Margarita (with Don Julio)\nChef's selection of cheese plate\nCaramel Cheesecake Cr\u00e8me Br\u00fble\u00e9\nCh\u00e8vre Cheesecake\n\nAsk for Jason when sitting at the bar.  I can eat appetizers and deserts here any day and be happy the happiest person on earth.\n\nChef Lee has transformed this Phoenix classic into one of my favorite hidden treasures.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RL9bXO8nwTq4gM2kU08ieg", "review_id": "Y4XwEikvpRKUm3efoW-_eQ", "text": "The food was mostly great.  The calamari appetizer can definetly be passed up: one lump of fried calamari in the middle of a bowl of chopped tomatoes...lame.\n\nThe seafood was all good (good scallops, halibut great but kind of small portion) but one of the steaks was done med rare instead of med well and the other was a little over.  Which leads me to the only reason I couldn't give 5 stars: service.  I would like a waiter that speaks and understands english very clearly.  He obviously misheard on the steaks or gave the wrong one to the wrong person and he wasn't sure about some of the seafood questions.  Also, when charging prices like these, I expect pretty good service with attention to detail like making sure silverware is reset before our dinners are in front of us (hello what am I supposed to eat with??).  We should've gotten bread service right away but had to ask after a few rounds of drinks.  Btw, the pesto is some of the best I've ever had!!  \n\nThis is a great place for pricey special occasions.  Food was excellent and nice atmosphere.  Service could be a little more refined though (think servers at Elements).  Compliments to the chef!", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "NiWYlka6NYK4fUB-KXZlFw", "review_id": "__B5KInsYxFKIHKXAS6_rA", "text": "Don't bother.  Overpriced, immemorable food served by a creepy waiter.  AND he didn't bother to tell me when I asked for water for the table that it would be $6 a bottle!!!!  \n\nYuck to the whole experience here.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qQeJjsKYqt97BU2T94hucA", "review_id": "8_dcfoGwRWZumN40vQocVw", "text": "My guest ordered the beef tenderloin and I ordered the skate (yes, the 'kinda sting-ray' fish). The tenderloin was perfectly cooked as ordered (between medium-rare and rare) ... a delicious prime cut. The skate was buttery-smooth and tender ... it practically melted in my mouth!\n\nHowever, our enjoyment came to a screeching halt when we ordered the \"Molten Lava Cake\". The presentation was fantastic ... a small pyramid-shaped cake next to a scoop of chocolate ice cream within a C-shaped curl of milk-chocolate. But the cake was cool to the touch, and the 'molten' chocolate interior was firm and cold. Even worse was the mini-scoop of chocolate ice cream; my guest and I both thought it tasted like chlorine!\n\nT Cook's stepped up and brought us another lava cake (with vanilla ice cream). No chlorine taste was detected in the ice cream (whew!), but the lava cake was only marginally warmer .. .and the center was still solid ... definitely not molten. The waitress explained that the kitchen couldn't heat it up any more or the chocolate core would melt and leak out of the cake onto the plate. I've had molten lava cake at other restaurants with melted chocolate centers; if they can do it, why can't T Cook's do the same?", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Kqvfep2mxS10S50FbVDi4Q", "review_id": "hjDbHo7yTMMjuA2FeB6kuQ", "text": "With all the fancy new restaurants in the area it is easy to forget about a classic like T-Cook's at the Royal Palms Resort.  The ambiance, service and food are as good as ever.\n\nThe chef, Lee Hillson, is very talented.  He has been a contestant on Iron Chef America and really turns out a great product.  His fresh spin on the classic dishes are delicious.\n\nI was here in April for a multi-course meal as part of the Scottsdale Culinary Festival.  Chef Hillson pulled out all the stops and in particular his lamb course was fantastic.\n\nYesterday I stopped in for lunch with one of my clients.  We had the Fruit de Mar which was a fried calamari, shrimp, scallop dish.  The seafood was good but the breading was a little much for my taste.  I had the Turkey club sandwich which was very good.  Heaped high with thinly sliced roasted turkey there was enough to take home for leftovers.\n\nThis is such a nice place.  I always enjoy dining at T-Cook's.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tiPH-oA8Upuls0__lZ6XqQ", "review_id": "ddKeg7DzBvEYdIF1ixcV3A", "text": "Heard about this place for years and finally got the chance to check it out for myself.\n\nWish I could brag about going there for an amazing romantic date... but guess I will settle for my two female companions! \n\nWe sat on the terrace and it was absolutely perfect. So cute! Loved all the cocktails we tried! Only got appetizers but food was very tasty!", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i5Cu3OeBoznJILCO6J_DAg", "review_id": "V43zNBg40i3vx81-siu7mw", "text": "Back in Phoenix visiting friends and we went to T. Cook's.\n\nThe grounds of the Royal Palms and the bar and dining room of T. Cooks are as beautiful as ever. I used to tell my friends to take their dates to T. Cooks, if only because the lighting and atmosphere will make everyone seem better looking. It's still true. The service is still great, too. Warm, informed and attentive without being overly familiar.\n\nBut when T. Cook's opened about 10 years ago, the food was over-the-top special. I used to go there fairly often, and it was always flawless. Maybe it's unfair to expect so much from them all the time, but it's billed as a special place, and with appetizers, entrees, wine and dessert, you're easily over a hundred bucks a head before tax and tip.\n\n We just ate dinner there a couple nights ago, and we really enjoyed it with no regrets, but the food was not as memorable as it once was. One of the pricier items on the menu -- the foie gras -- was actually kind of bland. I regret ordering it, and not just because it's politically incorrect. Everything else was delicious. Great, very broad wine list, and the desserts are still phenomenal.\n\nI still love T. Cook's. It hasn't changed enough to keep me from going back -- not by a long shot -- but a little bit of the luster is gone.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hDANOMKLeEqwzytjxAuZWg", "review_id": "BRVVe72GvVVsSqYUgBZ3wg", "text": "My fiance took me here to celebrate after he won a poker tournament. He wanted an intimate/romantic dinner to celebrate so we glamoured up thinking this was going to be a very dressy kind of place. We were wrong. Upon walking into the restaurant we felt very overdressed in my cocktail dress and he in his newly bought suit. Most of the people dining there were in summer shorts and polos. Looked more like they were dressed to go golfing! Regardless, we greatly enjoyed our romantic dinner. The lights in the dining area were dim and wasn't loud at all. It was the perfect intimate setting.\n\nWe shared a pear salad and crab cake to start with. The salad left a little to be desired, but the crab cake was DELICIOUS! For the entree he had the beef tenderloin and I had the salmon. He won that choice! We shared the Raspberry Charlotte for desset. It was absolutely out of this world! Probably one of the best desserts I've ever had. The portion was huge, we could barely finish it between the two of us.\n\nThe waiter was VERY attentive and friendly. He made great recommendations on food and wine (which paired perfectly with our meal) and we didnt feel rushed at all between courses. He cleared our plates diligently after we finished each meal and always carefully whipped our table before bringing out the next course. Best service we've ever had at a restaurant!\n\nAfter we finished our dinner we walked around in the courtyard for a bit. It was beautiful! The trees were decorated in lights and the fountains were on and lit which created a romantic setting for us two love birds. We'll definitely be back!", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xXddQy6m2cLcz9tfQu5fyA", "review_id": "vDLT_dVS20BsWAuxZf_qcw", "text": "I've only eaten here once but I was blown away. The food was absolutely delicious....probably one of the best meals that I've ever had in Phoenix. The service was phenomenal. If I remember correctly, it is valet parking only. This is a great place for a romantic dinner.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h7v_M_0-YVpSVZ2WD7FpAA", "review_id": "SUyVNmXtmtZPGsKWNegNEQ", "text": "I think this resort, and it's grounds, has to be the most romantic, sexy, and charming in all of AZ.  I luv visiting as many of the resorts here in Scottsdale & Phoenix as much as possible, as all of them have so much to offer to delight all the senses.\n\nFrom the second you drive up to the lush & palatial grounds, you know you've come to the right place.  Any stress or worries disappear immediately.  I felt transported 9000 miles away in Europe.\n\nMake sure you slowly walk around and literally smell the flowers.  The attention to detail is everywhere, including candles lit on the stairs - Awwwwwww !\n\nThe lounge is L-shaped, so it's perfect to find a quiet nook for 2, or join in & meet new people at the welcoming bar, or a sofa.\n\nThe martinis were shaken and poured in the most excellent manner - and man, am i seriously picky about ingredients, the mix, the shaking,  presentation, and the pour (please have little ice floating, please be ICE cold, frozen tini glass earns extra points!).  \n\nSince we had eaten a very late lunch, we seriously wanted to try the nosh items, but only had room for the utterly amazing Chick Peas - I think they were flash fried?  But the were so addicting!  WOW.\n\nSince they were offering a really good special on a 2000 bottle of Perrier Jouet of Champangne, that topped off the night, while flute in hand, we strolled the gorgeous grounds,\n\nOK, seriously?  I am going back before the end of the week.  (And strongly hinting we should go all out & book next month before their summer specials end.....)", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jlXbohgL1d8Yg4uPY9KOvw", "review_id": "qQxeE06MFdSceJsPlPs9dQ", "text": "I can't even remeber what I had for lunch the two times I went 4 years ago. What I do remember was that the property and restaurant was beautiful. I loved the classic relaxed ambiance they created. I must've loved the food because I wouldn't have gone back so quickly, especially to a pricier restaurant on a college budget. I'm sure the ambiance hasn't changed. I need to revisit so I can give an updated review about the food.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oHn52UJAeJQJxDOob4FEAw", "review_id": "ViUVPhwgqaGbjUWx733nGA", "text": "Mmmmmm, Mmmmm, Mmmmm...Never Fails...\n\nThis place is UNBELIEVABLE for breakfast and Lunch (i have heard great things about dinner as well although i have yet to enjoy it).  \ni have only been for lunch twice, but both times were fantastic.  The first time i had the Burger (wonderful) and the second time i believe it was the Halibut (could have been Seabass) and was equally as delicious (i have posted a photo).\n\nWhat i really want to talk about is their Breakfast though...OMG-favorite spot in town.  I am a huge eggs benny fan and they have this Mediterranean version that is out of this world.  It's on Focaccia bread with prosciutto and this red bell pepper hollandaise sauce...SO GOOD (i have also included a photo of this dish).  Also, try their green eggs and ham.  :)\n\nHope you all enjoy this place as much as i do!!  Bon Appetit!", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lC0KGXmIhyjzghBUlVnkhQ", "review_id": "2TNEk0lggxYkT_N9PYQtLg", "text": "YUM! Great food, great company, and amazing scenery: This place is cookin'! \n\nI have trouble making food decisions, it's a known fact, so when I turned the menu over and realized I could order half a salad and half a sandwich, I was sold! But then came the hard part, which deliciously sounding salad paired with which 'wich?! Our served told us that the Asian Pear Salad with spiced pecans was a specialty so that was a no brainer. But the difficulty came debating betwen the short rib, smokey turkey and grilled chicken. The braised shortrib on a baguette won-I'm a sucker for good short rib!\n\nThe salad was perfect, a nice balance of sweet from the pears and savory from the pecans with a zippy balsamic dressing that brought the whole thing together nicely. The sandwich was good, not the best braised short rib I ever had, but it was a half a sandwich, hard to tell, you know?\n\nNext time I go back to T. Cook's I want to order the real deal, their full braised short rib, and I want to sit at the bar. I've read good things about the experience there pulling up a stool and can't believe I left the place without even taking a peak at the thing! Next time T. Cook's, next time!", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "YLE6GoJ61fb0QBF7JTkaJg", "review_id": "hSYI6b0KyROzxo-htfkMjg", "text": "Wow, great experience!  T. Cook's restaurant located in the royal Palms Resort and Spa in Phoenix is a beautiful place to wine and dine. Their colonial Spanish architecture with a Mediterranean flair is both elegant and romantic.  The Resort and Restaurant are both decorated with hardwoods and cherry woods everywhere with and hand-painted Italian frescoes and beautiful floral arrangements throughout.  The unfortunate thing about my visit, I was there for a business dinner... lol\n\nThe service from start to finish was outstanding.  The bar was fairly busy mixed with Resort guest and people like us just their to dine.  The servers were very attentive and we got our food fairly fast considering the type of restaurant.  The Sommelier was knowledgeable and eager to help us find the right wines to go with our meals. Excellent service all around.\n\nI started my dinning experience with a glass of Chardonnay and Pear and organic mixed green salad.  It was good but I was expecting the pear to be grilled.  For the entree I had a wonderful Cabernet Sauvignon recommended by the Sommelier, to go with my New York Strip. I added a side of roasted brussel sprouts with duck confit which was outstanding!  My steak was cooked extremely well and delicious.  I did not have room for desert, but made room for a cup of coffee, which was very good as well. \n\nMy next visit to T. Cooks I plan to bring my lovely bride and have the pan roasted halibut with herb potatoes and local veggies cooked in a red wine butter sauce, YUM!!  It looked really good from across the table : )\n\nI recommend T. Cooks the next time you are planning a nice dinner for two or with some good friends wanting to have a great evening together.  Their wine selection is good and they have an Oktoberfest menu for you German Food fanatics.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "HQ-XBrMkYU2_8CS23p_bKw", "text": "In the land of resorts, Royal Palms always brings its A-game no matter what they do, and T Cooks is no exception. T Cooks is intimate, delicious and sophisticated all wrapped into one beautiful picturesque setting. \n\nI've visited T Cooks for lunch and dinner and both are fabulous. Lunch provides a very \"lady who lunches\" feel to it and I enjoy the variety of selections they offer. From small plates to sandwiches, to salads, it's always tasty. I practically squeal for Sunday brunch and when the holiday presents itself to visit for brunch, I can't get enough of the seafood selection, the champagne, the state of the art breakfast cuisine and the other varieties of food imaginable. \n\nMeals at T Cooks are done in an elegant fashion. The environment is very fresh and open and the decor has a hacienda feel to it. Every time I'm there, I close my eyes and imagine this is my home and I am happy that T Cooks let my imagination wonder. \n\nI've eaten at T Cooks for a graduation brunch and I've eaten here for a casual lunch with friends and every time the meal occasion and the experience goes hand in hand. The staff is friendly and attentive and the pricing is much more reasonable than would be expected. \n\nSo in summary, T Cooks is the perfect dining location and if you are looking for a special experience I would keep T Cook at top of mind like I do!", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "9uqiMIkuwH6pRNfRAAHU7w", "text": "I absolutely love this place.  When you pull up and valet, does not feel like you are in AZ anymore.  It feels like you are somewhere exotic (Mediterranean).  The rich earthy colors are just so warm and welcoming.  Love it!  I ordered the Pan roasted halibut for dinner.  It is served with a fine herb potato gallette, saut\u00e9ed mushrooms & vegetables with red wine butter sauce.  Too yummy for words to explains.  You need to try it out for yourself.  Just too terrific!!  I picked the Chocolate Fantasy (French chocolate silk on a decadent chocolate cake with chocolate sauce served with vanilla gelato) for my after dinner pleasure.  Again, too yummy for words.  This is the perfect place for the perfect date, anniversary dinners, and any romantic event.  Just one of the best dinner experiences that I have had.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Da4aw-NF9ond8U6XYRmT0g", "review_id": "gG5AFLdrIDc-JnPV-K2FBg", "text": "Our favorite restaurant in town. Great atmosphere. Chef Lee always gets it right!", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sM_5WWwzsKomERthYdmd7w", "review_id": "v4m_62vKCjQzltJVEzb6Bg", "text": "This is about the bar, not T Cooks.  I've not been back to T. Cooks since I had two of my party food-poisoned CHristmas eve several years ago, only to have the manager never call me back after repeated calls.\n\nHowever, I've slowly gone back to the bar for cocktails and appetizers.  Its a special place, with nice cocktails and good food.  \n\nI still have a hard time getting over the callous treatment over the food poisoning...so only 3 stars to a place that might rate more.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6ts41fCsDKHbFZaKOMNmVQ", "review_id": "t5rF4iUlcqObBirxcgOSSw", "text": "I really don't know what I could say to really give this place the review it deserves! \n\nT. Cooks was OUTSTANDING and above my expectations!!!! \n\nHubs and I went here this past Monday for our 2 year wedding anniversary! We had never been and I had been wanting to try it out. \n\nWe were shown to our table and they had rose petals scattered around, nice touch. \n\nOur waiter Dan was great. Full of knowledge about the wine selection and very personable. \n\nWe started with crab cakes, I don't really eat crab, But I finished it off, so good! I loved the crispness of the out side of the cake and the sweet corn sauce it was placed upon. \n\nNext up was soup. Hubs got the lobster bisque and I got the nights special which was a cauliflower puree and cheese soup. AMAZING! I love that they bring the bowl out empty (well there is fun little accompaniments in there) and then pour the soup right there, very fancy. \n\nOut came the entrees. Hubs had the prime rib and I had the Dover sole. The fish was cooked perfectly. We ate until we were in a food coma. \n\nBut that's not all, as it turns out a friend of ours waiters there, he wasn't working that night but called and told them it was our anniversary, hence the flowers on our table, as we did not tell them when we made reservations. They brought out a dessert platter on the house! It had about four different desserts on it and all were decadent! \n\nWe really had a great time here and cant wait to go back!", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pY6_ew_kvtlcUftSVtkRyg", "review_id": "Z_d2MmMORCUb0_s1NB6fIQ", "text": "T. Cook's atmosphere and the ambience is hard to beat in the Valley of the Sun.  \n\nHowever, the food really didn't meet up to the hype, especially since they have little labels on several items saying it's a \"foodie favorite\".  \nI tried ordering the bone marrow & sweetbreads and it was not good.  Just bleh.  Salty and chewy sweetbreads as if they've been caramelized and the marrow...  i don't know what was wrong with it.  Maybe it wasn't as fresh as it should have been?  The toast was good, ended up using the pesto they gave us with the complimentary bread on it instead.  My date had the crab cakes.  I had a couple bites and it was good, nothing outstanding about it.  \n\nI really wanted to like the food.  My date had the lobster bisque and I had the mushroom soup.  I really wanted to like the food.  Maybe my taste buds were off that night?  Lobster bisque didn't have the rich lobster flavor, and I caught myself thinking Campbell's Cream of Mushroom soup was better than what I had.  It seemed overly seasoned and it didn't have the rich mushroom fragrance that usually occupies any mushroom dish.  The only cool part was how they construct the soup in front of you, bringing a garnished soup dish and then adding the hot soup from a decanter.\n\nWe opted for the sampler platter from the fire pit, which had Mediterranean paella, poulet rouge chicken, pork tenderloin, and roasted lamb.  Maybe it was because they had to make a bit of each to add to the huge platter and serve it to us, but the entire thing was room temperature.  Nothing was hot.  It's pretty ironic since we were sitting right next to the palm tree that's right next to the fire pit.  Paella seemed like it had been sitting around because the rice was packed together, not to mention the grittiness I experienced several times while chewing it.  They didn't take care in removing the gritty sediment after cooking the shellfish.  Lamb was mediocre at best and poulet rouge tasted like Tyson's chicken.  The pork tenderloin was the only really good piece of protein on the plate and that was only if I ate it separate from the cold over-seasoned risotto cake it was served with.  \n\nI want to try T. Cook's again because I really want to experience good food here.  I keep repeating it, but I really want to enjoy the food here.  The staff and the atmosphere is perfect.  I just need to give their food another shot soon!", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PZ9FB1czAYXuxLH7eegBvQ", "review_id": "QKgTY1OSDblUzA93OQZ3rA", "text": "If you want to drop $250-$300 & absolutely not impress a date this is the place!!! \n\nStuffy, Pretentious, uncomfortable, & Mediocre Summarizes This Venue! \n\nThe Resort entry & valet parking is very impressive! (1st class) \nYou will walk thru a beautiful Spanish Hacienda Court Yard to enter this old world decadent restaurant! (Still 1st class) \n\n\"So what's the problem\" you ask? \n\nWell when you enter this restaurant with a reservation, a snooty hostess will guide to their rather cramped bar to wait for 1 - 1  1/2 hrs. to get your table!(OK it's a popular high end place, & you can practice your art of conversation over the loud volume of many other patrons waiting the same lousy treatment from the hostess....) Oh this is when sticker shock is about to hit you $30-$35 for a beer (a Guinness) & a glass of wine! \n\nYou finally get seated & the waiting staff is doing one hell of a job trying to sell you an expensive bottle of wine! (This part of the experience is very similar to buying Time Share!) \nSo you order another glass of wine & beer which makes you seem like a cheapskate, or get treated as such. \n\nNow the food does taste good, but with rather small portions & rather hefty sticker, it makes you masticate every bite & really taste your dish! But how much am I paying for this dish! \nIt's only half a cut of the fish! \nDespite all the mastication, it is very hard to swallow! \nSomehow you finish your dish! (Mom would be so proud of you cause' your plate is as clean as if it came out of the dish washer!) \n\nSo you are now ready for the big finally & the waiters \"Fave Pick\" on desert! Well off course there are two scrumdiddlyumptious recommends that you will have with the two tiniest espresso shots! \nSo your bill for $240+ makes its way to the table, & boy if you're planning tipping only 15% you will get the \"you cheapskate evil eye\" walking out of this restaurant! \n\nOh 'yah' don't forget to tip the valet, $5 tip also will get you a \"are you kidin' me look as well!\"", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0ouMuScWJ3GuNtWEmmsziw", "review_id": "iRRKd81SzGLa2SshGG-3wQ", "text": "Had a lovely Christmas Dinner at T. Cook's : )\n\nAs it was just the three of us this year we decided to go out for Christmas Dinner and we had a truly wonderful meal in a very pretty setting.\n\nFor appetizers we had the lobster bisque with asparagus and caviar and the wild burgundy escargot with crisp brioche, lightly scrambled eggs, mushrooms and roasted garlic mascarpone cheese....both were delicious.\n\nFor mains we tried the slow roasted lamb stuffed with feta, tomatoes and oregano on a bed of marinated tomatoes, roasted green peppers and fingerling potatoes as well as the glazed ham with Italian fennel sausage dressing, haricot vert, sweet potato gratin and cranberry relish....tastebud sensations!\n\nOnce again we sat on the patio which was just perfect with Christmas day temps in the 70s. We had our beautiful newborn with us and when she got slightly fussy we were able to calm her down by walking through the gorgeous gardens and courtyards. She just loved all of the beautiful colors and smells : )\n\nThe staff were also wonderfully friendly and helpful. Highly recommend T. Cook's for any meal or event.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j6z83bV_j6F05qt0_CrTWQ", "review_id": "Xy8UdzOWW-Wma22sEaWnxw", "text": "My husband and I had New Year's Eve dinner there. For the prices we paid (about $150+tax & tip per person), we expected better and more food. The food was just not that great. One of our dishes was cold, but they quickly replaced it after we complained. And the dessert was just not up to par. I only had a few bites and didn't want to eat more. So we paid like $300+tax and tip all together for not so great food. \n\nPlus the crowd who ate there was stuffy. Most of the women who went there showed up either with a mink coat or a mink stole (and the restaurant told us the attire is resort casual). And don't bother trying to make casual conversation with the patrons there. Most likely they won't talk back. \n\nYes, like what the other Yelper said - it's a stuffy, pretentious, uncomfortable and mediocre place. If you want good food and good service - go next store to J & G Steakhouse at the Phoenician. We had some excellent food for very reasonable prices there!", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "hzfcE95Nw94_eARPpj5XeQ", "text": "Although I have eaten at T Cooks, the restaurant, I haven't eaten at the bar as much. But, after my visit tonight I can say that the bar is just as good and a great economic option when you want T Cooks but without the dining room experience. With live music in the background and a fire warming up the setting, it was a nice atmosphere along with good food! Plus, I love that the Royal Palms hosts events like a live music artist who creates art based on the music playing.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "ZXZere7_WFGPkAhAaDqsmQ", "review_id": "9vKgtRah0TL588kq2GGGqQ", "text": "I am just going to leave at this: this is phoenix: people don't know better.\n\nWhen our server introduced us by saying the chef was on the iron chef program - I knew right then we were going to have a less then adequate meal.....\n\nWhen there was a plethora of shellfish and no game on the menu I knew we were going to have a less then adequate meal (this is ARIZONA in the winter y'all!) Escargot - really? in Arizona?\n\nThough menu items usually have spare descriptions I am used to elegant presentations with many components (a la Iruna). Especially all the \"hype\" around T.Cooks - alas my salad was mixed greens and sliced pears - yes mixed greens and sliced pears - made me giggle (then I remembered this was phoenix).\n\nSo ordering the duck breast - I was thinking this will be okay - sigh - why was my duck breast rubbery? I am guessing after they seared the breast the chef/cook sliced it too fast neglecting to wait the minute for the meat to rest - forcing my duck breast to be inedible...\n\nThen I looked around the room (gasp) white haired old people abound - these folks are from Phoenix - ha! They are having a grand ol time - ok I won't dog them but how about the mousy haired frumpy chick next to us with the beaded top\n\nDessert - we may have had dessert - I think we did - it was that memorable.\n\nService was lovely - our server was proper - that's nice - but I will trade bad service for excellent food any day of the week.\n\nSo yea - this is not the place for good food-", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "HjhR3u17OjxD4s8t3toTfg", "review_id": "NpXP1zh0rCgdGmhietEa0w", "text": "Whisk your date away into old colonial Spain, where Mediterranean breezes and flavors waft into your nostrils.  The mood is set with dim lighting, siena and sunburnt vaulted ceilings, cozy fireplaces, and an elegant ambiance.\n\nStart your evening off in the lounge, with its posh leather couches, mahogany bar, antique lamps, and baby grand piano to set the mood.  The menu of specialty cocktails will make any discerning carouser dance with delight.  From the \"Sweetheart\" with chambord vodka, champagne, and chambord - to the \"Rose Petal Infusion\" with grey goose, strawberries, st. germaine elderflower, and a rose petal, your lovely lady will be swooning with ardour, or from the strong martinis.  The mixologists here know their libations.  Drinks are poured with the finest spirits and crafted with love, and you pay accordingly for an average of $14.  However, do not let this dampen your spirits as Happy Hour is from 5p-7p, and reverse Happy Hour from 10p-midnight Sunday through Thursday.  Appetizers are half price, featured drinks and wines by the glass for $6.\n\nSo after your palate has been readied for the culinary splendour that is about to meet your lips, try one of the lounge's appetizers or wait until you are seated in the restaurant to be impressed.  The lounge has an eclectic menu which features \"Fruit De Mar\" (tempura fried calamari, shrimp, and scallops), the very popular Belgian snack of \"Mussels and Frites\" (mussels dish served with a side of french fries), \"Adana Kebabs\" served with pita and yogurt, and even an American favorite, the short rib sandwhich.  Average price is $12.\n\nWant to impress your date? Order the Chilled shellfish and bubbles entree right at the bar, as the piano man croons in the background.  This delectable entree comes with maine lobster, king crab legs, jumbo shrimp, and oysters on the half shell, and is served with two glasses of house champagne, for a mere $55.  Now if that isn't the perfect aphrodisiac...\n\nIf dining solely in the restaurant, you will not be disappointed by the first class service, attention to detail, and the fine food that is so lovingly prepared by its chef.\n\nThe meals are split up into courses, and I strongly suggest you do all three to fully explore the tempting Mediterranean treats that this restaurant has to offer.\n\nStart off with the \"Burgundian Escargot\" (with mushroom raviolis, roasted beets, watercress salad, and vegetable beurre rouge) or the phenomenal \"Crab Cakes'\" (with house-made chorizo, clams, and roasted clam puree).  Not in the mood for seafood, but still enjoy good belly timber?  Then try the duet of roasted bonemarrow and sauteed sweetbreads served with their housemade brioche and a horseradish infused orange marmelade.\n\nNow you are ready to clear your palate for your main course, something light to pique those tastebuds...the \"lobster fennel bisque,\" or the unbelievably ambrosial \"Pear Salad\" with its gorgeous blending of spiced pecans and blue cheese on organic greens.\n\nIf you are a devotee to food, then you have saved room for the main course.  Choose from Chef Lee's Carbonara, (my personal favorite) with garlic cream, pancetta, prosciutto, and egg yolk.  For Spanish fare, there is T. Cook's signature Paella, straight from the fireplace, or a sinful slow roasted lamb stuffed with feta.  Many more seafoods and steaks grace this menu, for an average cost of $32.  You will definitely expect to pay accordingly for the quality, flavor, and love that is put into these amazing dishes.\n\nA dining experience fit for the gods, sure to impress your date, and your palate.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "duTNSjfU9i1uHXsetPyR3A", "review_id": "d69QYr_c6swkqwS22ytWBQ", "text": "Well Lee all i have to say is good job mate.  Great food and great service. Just ask for Brian.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZC49A1K-if7KP8VJXoqELQ", "review_id": "6StfbgkeyTLDYnXSEuJLiQ", "text": "I have to say that all of the food was perfectly prepared and delicious. My complaint is the time it took to get our food. 7:30 reservation and we didn't get our main course until 9:15, 1hr 45 minutes shows that they were over booked for what they can handle. For the price they get for dinner it seems they could manage their/my time better. \n\nThe fish special was trout with mashed potatoes, asparagus & hollandaise sauce. It was very tasty and perfectly prepared.\n\nThe seating outdoors is fabulous, comfortable w/ heaters when needed and very chic with great patio landscaping.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rSbqoimVUWPEbNSGwyjI-Q", "review_id": "5U2gsUSrkvM-nX_T50fT-w", "text": "Great Sunday brunch! But this trip we didn't have brunch we just had drinks and dessert!  It was really nothing to write home about!  We had the creme brulee, by just reading the description on the menu I was so excited to try it, but when I took my first bite, I wasn't that excited.  I will have to try other things on the menu next time.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "te8U9fQUtknesnTbo1yjWA", "review_id": "szvXKT3U3yohx0jqYfpPHw", "text": "I love this place.  The food is usually sublime and the service perfect.  Afterwards you can go for a stroll around the grounds of the Royal Palms.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_8KAa1lhcX0JEmDqvODwFg", "review_id": "JEep_0-yCRJzqjhJTAe3BQ", "text": "Been here for various holidays a few times, it's okay. By okay i mean, go to Four Seasons and eat there instead. I can name about 4 other Arizona restaurants better than this and a little cheaper even with their organic food offerings, sorry :( Plus i agree with the very stuffy old-people atmosphere here, it is always so strange to walk-in here, i feel far too young.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BEcT2wCP-G0LfkKZSlYdzw", "review_id": "C9JpSJ5MMUkxH9dw3648LQ", "text": "I like to be a little stingy when it comes to five stars, but it is easy to create the perfect meal here.  Our group of five had a fantastic evening.  it is also always nice when someone else is picking up the tab.  We had to wait a bit in the bar before our reservation was ready but the bar is quaint with live music.  The surroundings and restaurant are gorgeous.  I wish we would have sat outside, but inside is nice.  Our group started with a sampler of appetizers.  We shared the antipasto platter with locally made cheeses, and in house cured meats and pickled vegetables.  The restaurant is making a very good farm to table effort.  We also had crab cakes and the super amazing carbonara for an appetizer.  Needless to say we were stuffed before the food even came.  I had the bisque which was good not as great as I expected given the reviews.  Everyone was very pleased with the food.  The only dessert we had was a complimentary birthday carmel cheesecake creme brulee.  AMAZING, I watched my husband devour it and he doesn't like cheese.  I was shocked and a bit jealous that I only had one bite, but it was his birthday.  I would go back just to get another shot at the desert menu.   Service by Bill excellent, he never had to ask what we needed it just appeared.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wR6SIx7R-kgK1zwUU82HHA", "review_id": "0fzBBF4zKdjT8aHruWsKRA", "text": "Its hard not to love the Royal Palms setting, the gorgeous Mediteranean grounds, and the elegance of an evening at T. Cooks.  We typically come a bit early for our reservation and walk the grounds to enjoy the texture of it all.   It feels special to be there, and over the four times we've been, its pretty much lived up to or exceeded expectation three times.  \n\nThe last time we went however, was a rather surprising contrast to what we had come to expect.  Having been used to exquisite and thoughtful service, as well as wonderfully prepared and presented food, we were not prepared for an evening of disappointment.  Despite a dining room that was perhaps half-full when we were seated, the amount of time we waited to give our order, as well as the time between courses, seemed almost geologic.  When entrees arrived, one was wrong and another had portions that were cold (not luke warm ... actually cold).  We waited again hoping to ask for remedies, but we didn't see a member of the wait staff again for quite a while.\n\n Now, that said, when we did finally get the chance to raise our concerns, the dishes were quickly re-prepared and returned ... and the staff comp'd our bottle of wine for the evening and brought an incredible mulit-chocolate dessert huge enough for three to share with leftovers.  So, although I was disappointed in the evening, I applaud T. Cooks efforts at repair.  And I will definitely return; one off-night isn't enough to dissuade me.  And that lobster bisque ... incredible.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M-M55HaXogqhN7_oTSFH_w", "review_id": "rsK6eWK6_QibyrgEpqF2-A", "text": "We went to T cooks tonight for our anniversary.  We were a little nervous after reading some unpleasant reviews, but we had a wonderful time. Robert, our server was fantastic.  My Husband had the quail for the first course which he said was ok, but our entrees were really great.  My lobster was fantastic! The pea shoot ravioli's were amazing.  My husband had the filet which he was very happy with.  For desert we had the peanut butter banana brioche with bacon and the creme br\u00fbl\u00e9e cheesecake. The peanut butter brioche was out of this world. The only downside was the back waiter who was a little overzealous to clear the dishes....but all in all it was a wonderful meal in a beautiful setting.  I think it is a little overpriced but still a great dining experience.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pY6_ew_kvtlcUftSVtkRyg", "review_id": "zaJ0OKG102WMHjNXc-o4Lg", "text": "I remembered I loved the atmosphere here so I tried it again.  \nI went with a group of three others. \nThis time, the food was better than I had remembered.  \nBut there were two hiccups that come to mind.\n\nThe first hiccup was at the beginning of the evening when we arrived 15 mins before our reservation to be told that there would be a wait because a very large group came before us.  Hey, I didn't really mind because as a matter of fact, we were early.  \n\nHowever, we sat in the lounge/bar and spent close to 40 dollars on four glasses of what was a very poor imitation of sangria.  Having been to Spain and having had the legit, elixir of the gods, that even non-drinkers have been known to fall in love with, I didn't expect as much.  But then again, I didn't expect Hi-C Fruit Punch.  \n\n20 mins AFTER our reservation time, we were seated... \n\nBut from then on, everything was pretty much smooth sailing.  \n\nWe ordered the sweetbreads & bone marrow, escargot, antipasto plate, and the mussels for appetizer courses.\n\nAntipasto plate was awesome, lots of different things to nibble on and share with others.  \n\nMussels were good and the portions were big, considering this was a \"fancy\" restaurant where portions tend to be miniature servings.  I can't remember if it came with bread or if we used the bread from the antipasto plate or house bread that came, but we were all sloppin' up the juice from the mussels!\n\nEscargot... Usually served either in a unique dish that holds the individual shells and you pop them out with a miniature fork; or cooked together with other ingredients but still in its shell.  At T. Cook's, they do all the work for you, serving the snails out of its shell cooked with the other ingredients... It was good, but I didn't like that it took the \"special\" out of a typical escargot dish.  It's like going to eat crabs and all the meat was already picked out for you...  Or sunflower seeds already out of its shell...\n\nThe sweetbreads and marrow dish really sucked the last time I came here but ordered it anyways because there really aren't many chances to order this type of \"offal\" dish in Arizona.  This time, it really was good.  Very well prepared and delish!  However, we were wondering what sweetbreads were called in Spanish.  We got our young Hispanic waiter who spoke Spanish by the way and asked him.  I'm not fluent, but hearing \"pan\" and \"dulce\" were not what I was expecting... I was like \"Uhmmm... Excuse me, this isn't bread...\"  He was \"It's not like a bread pieces glazed with a sweet sauce?\"  I had to pull out my phone and look it up.  Holy moly!  A waiter who doesn't even know what he's serving?  Is that acceptable T. Cooks???  \nBy the way, sweetbreads are Molleja in Spanish.\n\nWe also had 4 soups or salads, 4 entre\u00e9s, and 4 desserts; nothing really outstanding or super memorable from what I remember.\n\nAlong with a 50 dollar-ish bottle of wine, our bill was around 410 without tip.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h5sCVtDa74wBhUOrshlRbg", "review_id": "1tpg_2UQ4n-y8xiiTmdDWw", "text": "Big fan of the duck.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CcdJ_VhU_zqe2fL7G3eXug", "review_id": "Z7nDkAXYAFqjQelKk2buBQ", "text": "Don't be afraid to try the green eggs and ham. It is out of this world. \nT. Cooks is beautiful, with superb service and a wonderful menu. The desserts are design masterpieces. \nThe table bread is fresh and made every day. \nThere is certain to be something on the menu you will fall in love with. \nWhether you eat in the court yard, inside or on the patio, this place is perfect by yourself, with your sweat heart or a group. \nThe grounds at the Royal Palms are beautiful and you will feel like you are in Paradise.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-wwNJ0zd82_q8Gh5XXqAEw", "review_id": "3tg8fZdjZhfBcUBgJWaBVA", "text": "My wife and I stayed at Royal Palms for our 13th wedding anniversary. We love the resort.\n\nThe T Cook restaurant was fabulous as expected, except for one component (see below).\n\nWife had green eggs & ham, I had banana French pecan toast. Both of us loved the food and I highly recommend these entrees, especially mine. It also came with toast that had lovely jams and soft butter, including strawberry, marmalade, and other other I couldn't place\n\nShe also had a mimosa, and I the orange jiuce. Because our entrees took so long to come out, they comped us a 2nd mimosa, so that was smoothed over.\n\nWaiting for the check seemed to be an issue. We didn't see our server for a long time after he checked on us while eating our breakfast. Probably 10-12 minutes passed until we actually got our check. Now I understand a leisurely pace but this was ridiculous. On top of that it was someone else's check.\n\nI went to the host stand because our waiter was no where to be found and he corrected the tab, we signed and little a little annoyed.\n\nHad it not been for this I would have been happy to give 5 stars. I look forward to revising my review the next time I come out.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WGvkpDiY2SafoUjJJFm2JQ", "review_id": "XM5KG-NoU0mz382Xi5TCcQ", "text": "Great service, great food, great environment.   Choosing T Cooks was a great choice to celebrate our anniversary!  \n\nWe arrived early enough to have a cocktail in the cozy bar before being seated at our table with rose petals scattered on the cloth.  Happy Anniversary was typed on the menu and all the staff said congrats.  We ordered the Crab Cake, Pear Salad, Paella with Lobster and the Lobster Ravioli.  Every bite was perfect.  From start to finish every flavor was spot on.  The pesto served with the bread to the Gelato with the Pineapple Upside down cake.  Wine list was arranged by characteristics (oak vs. No oak)  and had bottles starting in the $30ish range.  \n\nThe server took time to answer questions about the unique property and share stories.  Even with a full dining room, we could hear each other.  My glass was always full and I never had to ask for anything.  My husband even mentioned his like of heirloom tomatoes on his crab and the server came back with a small dish for him to enjoy even more.  Another staff member came by and took our picture to send us via email.  Brilliant, yet so easy.  \n\nDid I mention they have Happy Hour from Sunday to Thursday?  They will be seeing us again soon.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "clj0lrvNlThpFkMmT9fzQg", "review_id": "XCo6N5oGFzL8VrEacT7YGQ", "text": "This is one of the better restaurants in the Phoenix valley.  Not only great food, service and decor, but also a great resort to walk around with mature landscaping that is worth the tour.  \n\nThe service was top notch, and the food was excellent.  This is a great venue for date night, or for a group gathering as a special event.  There was no rushing from the service and the food delivery was right on from appetizers through desert.\n\nI would highly recommend this restaurant and hotel.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A0y-ani7THDFXYIMf-9_lA", "review_id": "aQIjH5azDJwYpREVMxZ3DQ", "text": "The short of it:  Delicious, high-quality food; high prices; and a nice atmosphere, if a bit \"hoity-toity\".\n \nThe stuffiness comes along with the prices, the clientele who can afford said prices, the wine sales push, and the insistence on repeatedly calling me \"Mister L.\" (which felt odd considering my relative youth). Aside from that, a pleasant experience for an early dinner.  Highlights included the antipasto platter with lots of things made in-house; the mixed greens salad (complete with a goat cheese tart!); and a pair of decadent desserts (who knew what guava could do for a creme brulee). The paella (a T. Cooks signature) was surprisingly just \"good\" (which says something of otherwise high standard) - the seafood was fresh and the dish was big enough to serve three, but it was quite salty. The other three people in my party, though, had no such complaints about their entrees.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GrSixRnGIxNUJ1Cn5DNX9A", "review_id": "_UdqG-zqU3yaMp9rAjIPew", "text": "You'll pay a decent price for your meal but here's how I see it.    You might save a few bucks doing the fine dining thing elsewhere but you are missing the complete experience that T. Cook's has cornered. Yes, the food is great, particularly anything from the sea, but it is the ambiance, service, location, history, and attention to detail that make make this a truly masterful Phoenix experience.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f1-pIw_p0ifzu03TXjPRiw", "review_id": "zsRGDl6VFXiSWagBybcZcw", "text": "We stayed at Royal Palms this past weekend for the 4th year in a row to celebrate my Husband's Birthday. Normally we do go T Cooks, but usually for dinner. This year, we decided to go for breakfast, and boy and I glad we did! \n\nThe food is always good at T Cooks. We've enjoyed dinner here a couple times and they always treat you nicely and make a special occasion even more special. So, our breakfast was great. I had the croissant sandwich and my Husband had the pesto omelet. He LOVED the pesto flavor in his omelet, as well as the english muffin it came with and the apple cinnamon jam. It really was fabulous. My croissant sandwich was to die for. I loved how they mixed the cheese in the eggs and the eggs were cooked just right - not overdone. \n\nThe waitress was so nice, she noticed it was my Husband's bday and brought him a plate that said \"happy birthday\" and had some truffles. \n\nLove, Love, Love T Cooks and Royal Palms - you must go!", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vb33gUcOIIuYxp-U232jvQ", "review_id": "Zni1TawRHBjCP03iu_ktlA", "text": "Amazing breakfast buffet!!  Love this place!", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z0_C4HRVvkLkyEsVGGMnkg", "review_id": "Q5GzHe2J2gRVfovjOej-vQ", "text": "One of my regular restaurants. The menu has changed a bit, and I miss some favorites such as a the lobster ravioli. The lobster bisque I have to order each time. Some of the fall items such as the squash soups are missing. They have revised the menu into courses. They used to have a 4-5 course tasting menu created by the chef. We normally go on a weekdays, and allows the staff a little flexibility. I've had the chef create his own tasting menu and it's always been top rate 5 starts. He asked if we had any unpreferred foods. We've told him, not at all, he has full creativity. Don't knock the escargot until you try, their kitchen can make magic.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wfvmwhhadHfpM9UoTV0OMA", "review_id": "BppsH-A1XIcLvoreC6l77g", "text": "We had brunch on Sunday and it was great.  The place looks great and the food was deelish.  It's a bit pricy but the ingredients seems all top notch.  We'll try to hurry back.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uQlQmBcl4tOsnmX6cKjjpQ", "review_id": "3y_4A26sOAr5pbLpeaJWRg", "text": "This is my first fancy restaurant in Arizona, and it certainly deserves to be one of the best; one I will return to for special occasions. \n\nMy wife picked it as a romantic spot for her birthday, and it didn't disappoint. \n\nThis place is awesome. You drive in, the palm-lined circular driveway instantly transports you elsewhere. The valet takes your car, and you pass through passageways of intricate lighting patterns. Warmly welcomed into the dining room, which is surrounded in brick, long drapes, and exposed beams to give a classy but comfortable feel. The chairs have nice comfortable cushions for a long stay. \n\nWaitstaff were all friendly and as fast or laid back as you want them to be. \n\nOne thing that I really note is the bread course. Is the bread hot or cold? How is it served? Here, a small loaf of Italian bread with the signature dustings of flour, signifying an \"artisan\" bread, was served with a small bowl of fresh pesto sauce. The bread was hot, the crust crispy, the sauce deelish. It was a good omen. \n\nThe food was all first-rate. While I had a vegetarian string: yummy Quorn empenadas, pear salad, and the delicately fried stuffed squash blossoms, my wife had the escargots napoleon (she loved it), the lobster bisque (which I tried--great flavor), and the Meditteranean Lamb. I also had a side dish of potato puree--creamy garlicky heaven! \n\nIt is an expensive place, but I would say it is worthwhile, and definitely good for a special night. The food was delicious and servings reasonable: if you get all the courses, you can actually take some home! The dessert menu was quite extensive, too. I think enough to please everyone. I definitely would go back sometime--just make sure you have money in the bank, know what I mean?", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JT8t3tu-Y6OdLoaniVq0QA", "review_id": "Km9FzVQ6_kVsppqDJLGUKg", "text": "We were in AZ to celebrate our 5th anniversary, and chose T. Cook's for the occasion.\n\nTo start out, we had to wait a little more than 15 minutes for our 8:00 reservation. No apology, no nothing. It was puzzling, as there were many open tables. So things didn't start out on the best of notes.\n\nOnce we were seated, the service was excellent. The table was decorated for our anniversary, and our server was very informative. He also hooked us up with LOTS of extra wine, so that was a plus. But really, those were the highlights of our dinner.\n\nI started with the crab cake, which I did not care for. It was very, very crispy/crunchy, and didn't really have any flavor. DH had the short rib ravioli to start, and it was also bland. The sauce was not to our liking either -- kinda tasted like the dark brown gravy you can make from an envelope. For entrees, I had the paella and DH had the duck. The paella was enormous. Seriously...could have been shared by 4 people. It was fine, I guess. Not horrible, but really not so great either. DH said he enjoyed his duck, but he is more easy-going than I am. I tasted it, and thought it was tough and flavorless. We shared some chocolate dessert, which was good.\n\nI would probably give it 2.5 stars if I could. The atmosphere was really nice, the service was quite good, and my entree was okay. But if this is one of the best restaurants in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area, I pity those who live there.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6qL7A04QNfLAj5Tkig34YQ", "review_id": "nLvMXZ4mLHSlPe-u7XGK1w", "text": "If you judge T. Cook's against restaurants in general, it probably deserves 4 or 5 stars, but if you judge it against what it purports to be, three stars is more accurate.\n\nT. Cook's is a resort-style fine dining establishment.  The attentive valet parking, impressive entranceway, decor, and certainly the prices prove that.  However, it doesn't fall into the class of gourmet fine dining restaurants because the food is not imaginative and simply prepared.  Nor is it one of the currently-fashionable \"modern comfortable\" places.  Rather it is a throw-back to old-time formal dining, but done, unfortunately, without the class that such retro establishments must have.  Simply, it seems to cater to an older clientele, probably in accord with the people that stay at the Royal Palms resort.\n\nThat said, T. Cooks has many good points.  The food is very well prepared, the wait staff is certainly knowledgeable, and the restaurant is attractive and not too noisy.  You won't have a bad experience here until the check arrives.  Of course, you expected the check because you saw their menu (maybe even online before you arrived).  But after finishing the meal, the net effect is \"this was just not good enough for the price.\"\n\nTip:  before you go here, you might consider buying the Preferred Restaurants of Phoenix card.  Sunday through Thursday (or early on weekends), this gives you two entrees for the price of one, saving you $30-$35, and the card costs less than twice that.  Then you have a year to try about 30 other places.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0mwGMnMvgvKd11do4u5J3Q", "review_id": "9mx2E2TKSU869YQoc2b4yA", "text": "My family comes here once a year, every year, for my uncle and sister-in-law's birthday and we do the whole Sunday brunch thing. \n\nI would have to say the best thing about the place, even though the food is really very good, is the ambiance. Its an experience that from the second you pull into the driveway at the Royal Palms Hotel begins to surround you and cut you off from the outside world. The hotel itself is modeled like a Spanish villa, and the restaurant maintains this theme with large round hardwood tables that could probably support the weight of an elephant, a huge fireplace, exposed beam ceiling, wrought iron fixtures and embellishments, and Spanish tile on the floors. Everything seems very calculated down to the smallest detail including silverware and water pitchers that look to be hand hammered.\n\nThe brunch thing is a little odd in how its constructed in that there is a buffet brunch which is more than enough to have as a meal, but there are also menu items which you can order in addition to the buffet. The odd thing is that everything is priced such that if you go for just the buffet, it costs more than if you were to get the buffet in combination with a meal, and in the end by ordering a meal you wind up paying a dollar or two more. Very strange. As such, it always seems worth it to me to get a menu item even if you're not that hungry and just have whatever you dont eat boxed up to take home and eat later.\n\nThe food is really very good. I cant really complain about anything, but I will just say that there are certain shortcuts that are taken that are noticeable. For example, on the buffet they have kinda a gourmet version of home fries with onions and peppers and whatnot in it. I ordered an egg white omelet that was advertised as having potatoes, onions and peppers in it, but didnt really think that what would come was literally egg whites with the buffet dish mixed in. I mean, the dish was delicious, don't get me wrong, but it probably would have been better if the potatoes onions and peppers had been prepared a little differently...a different cut or a different cooking method--something to mix it up a little.\n\nThe price isnt cheap, roughly 22-28 bucks per person for the buffet/menu item combo (21 for buffet only), but this is not the kind of thing you do every day. Its a special occasion kind of deal and I think that generally speaking its well worth it. The waitstaff is very attentive and they tend to be very unintrusive as well. I appreciate that especially when you're trying to have a special lunch out with the family. \n\nOverall, I would say this is a fantastic place to go if you're looking for a romantic dinner or a classy brunch every so often. Its a good solid choice any time, every time...especially if you like home fries!", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BST_cv1UZpG9YkdnQnN3dw", "review_id": "3T7lCxtlQUiscTG_7tlFfQ", "text": "We have eaten here previously and it was great so when we had out of town company we took them here.  What a disappointment!  My fish was overcooked, guest's beef was tough......Service was mediocre at best.  Looking for a new nice place to go.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RdDOfgGEzDIv77kyiw-UJw", "review_id": "9H2a45sB3HiYzAjCPOWb9w", "text": "This was my second time to the T. Cook's bar for Happy Hour.  Rather than the intended Mediterranean, the bar decor reminds me of a classy old school Hawaii hotel bar ala Elvis' movies.  The Great American Martini lives up to its name - Vodka straight up with blue cheese olives.  It's half price at Happy Hour as are the other featured cocktails and all the appetizers.  The Moroccan roasted chickpeas are addictive and inexpensive.  I also recommend the spicy seared tuna lettuce wraps.  On Tuesday and Thursdays they also have a featured $2 chef's choice taco.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l4bbDI-diaBjOIuEjk-YZA", "review_id": "42ly-xOP4tU6OuBgYcq0OA", "text": "Came for the amazing brunch.\n\nWhat I love about their brunch is the options.  For $33 you can get their buffet brunch which includes the better than usual goodies: omelet station, crab legs, already peeled shrimp, lox, fresh fruit, warm breads, various salads, waffles, grilled veggies and a dessert bar.  \n\nNow to mix it up, they also offer delicious items off their menu.  These dishes range from $10 - $15 a plate, but are fantastic and large.  \n\nHowever, if you want to then add the brunch buffet to your menu selection, you can pay an additional $23.  So, in essence, you can get the $10 pancakes and the $23 buffet, and pay the same price as getting the stand alone buffet.  \n\nI got the banana-pecan French toast off the menu.  OMG, it was perfect - especially with the warm \"real\" maple syrup.  \n\nService there is great and very attention driven.  Even my napkin would be neatly folded by the time I returned to my seat.\n\nWe came for a birthday and they had inscribed a nice note on top of the piece of dessert.  A very nice touch.\n\nI also love the ambiance and the grounds of the Royal Palms property.  It's gorgeous there.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "p7dvahRPZIWL7T6pFA_0dg", "review_id": "Miv3sIN6JcbPhKGfjgMsPA", "text": "No reason NOT to give FIVE stars.\n\nExcellent atmosphere,service and most important excellent food.\n\nWe shared the antipasto platter that included house cured meats, house made cheeses,humus and pickled vegetables (one was brussels sprouts) \n\nI had Scottish Salmon that came with crispy onions, asparagus, and a cheese supreme lemon tomato tart. Everything was seasoned and prepared perfect. The tart was so unique and unusual, it looked like a slice of pizza and I was tempted to pick it up with my hands to eat. \n\nMy dish was great but my husbands dish might be the dish T Cooks is most proud of, it was the Paella. Some of the ingredients that were in the Paella were cockles, calamari, pork belly, chicken, perfect prepared shrimp , sausage and mussels. Not only a delicious dish but also over generous in size to be enjoyed again.\n\nThe inside out ice-cream sandwich tasted almost like a gourmet milky way bar it had those flavors but it was made of chocolate sponge cake and frozen milk chocolate mousse.\n\nI did not have a problem with them adding a 18% gratuity to our bill for two people since I usually tip 20% and added on the rest. I am not sure if they normally do this or only since I was using my preferred restaurant card that gives me one meal for free.\n\nI liked the Menu that they had it seemed that they offered something for everyone including vegetarians and vegans.\n\nOur waiter was very professional, knowledgeable and welcoming.\n\n Great for Special occasions or High End Dining!", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wdA-mZtIPLPs63622i0C9g", "review_id": "xmdiUYt1NqUR3mVmktRTWw", "text": "Last night I had the infortunate experience of dining at T.Cook's fine restaurant.\nThe ambiance and the setting were truly enchanting. Unfortunately the magic stops right there. The dining experience could only be qualified as very disappointing. I had ordered the Lobster entree. I was presented with a very small piece of lobster\nsurrounded with sparse and unidentifiable elements. The whole entree tasted at best bland.  Were it not for the presence of a fine and delightful company, I would have endured a very sad evening indeed. For desert I had : chocolate decadence which was good but surely not good enough to offer any solace to this indescript botched entree.\nSo stay away from this overpriced establishment which does in no way qualify as a fine gourmet dining venue. The two generous stars I have given for atmosphere and setting, let us be fair...", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nnZLdzxFz4gKbDHpqbVB2A", "review_id": "ycalprxvwa6rzSSO00ql2Q", "text": "Not the T Cooks we use to know and love. I decided to take the family and two friends to T Cooks for the Thanksgiving Day brunch and it was a monumental disappointment! We've attended their normal Sunday brunch on several occasions and it has always been good, but for some reason, on this day, they really dropped the ball.  \n\nWe were seated on the patio and at the time of the reservation we were assured that if it rained they would be adequately prepared to accommodate us with indoor seating. Well, when it began to rain, they were not prepared, and in fact we were kind of ignored, even when we tracked down our server. Now see, the having to track down your server at The Royal Palms shouldn't even be in the same sentence, right?! Anyway, we dealt with the rain, it didn't last too long but the food in our plate was no longer edible after it had been substantially rained on. Ok, it's buffet so we can get more but that's hardly the point. In general our server seemed stressed, possibly overwhelmed (trying to give the benefit of the doubt) and as a result was not very attentive. We received cold coffee, lack of replacement silverware, etc... \n\nThe buffet itself was very average with the exception of the crepe, waffle and omelet station; they were delicious. The mushroom soup was cold and sub par, the Caprese salad, stuffing and sweet potatoes flavorless, as were many other items.\n\nI have been in the service industry for almost 12 years, so it's not my style to complain but it was embarrassing especially because our guests know we frequent this establishment and couldn't help but ask \"Why?\" Oh, one more thing, on a side note: They add 18% gratuity to all checks regardless of the size of the party, and normally we would tip at least 20%. My guests found the automatic gratuity insulting for such an establishment...I would have to agree! I wanted to give 1 star but I'm giving 2 stars only because of the atmosphere of the resort. \n.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8KBmUXP4gUoGPxNKnHLpjw", "review_id": "VliBh3qfYKjnZ1ycM2_wOA", "text": "Great service and location.  Food was ok nothing great. We all ordered the Sunday Brunch.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "baWtxhpfoA85dD-9_hukYA", "review_id": "P6VyyokF1hZToM9NEIWszg", "text": "The food, the atmoshere, the service... it was all just top notch.  \n\nEverything was excellent, but I especially enjoyed the paella.  It was outstanding, the best paella I've had.  Just be aware, it's a little different (in a great way) than most paellas in that the rice is fully cooked, but remains just very slightly al dente.  Too many paellas have soggy rice, but the texture of the rice here really brings the dish to a higher level.\n\nEverything was excellent.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l2H78dDGuItEcr_nImlzbw", "review_id": "V0L9flzFSvuDxNaTuLTFnQ", "text": "Unique in many ways, tasty, good service, good selection of food and drinks and excellent atmosphere.\n\n3 and 1/2 to 4 stars.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YO4RfPfvbjj6UQZ2h-pMxQ", "review_id": "kkhKWsFIOSrLauHw0Uh1rg", "text": "You've got be kidding me. Possibly the worst upscale dining experience I've ever had. I don't mind paying a lot for food when it's good, but this just felt like complete robbery. So many things wrong from start to finish. \n\nMy brother asked for his ribeye black and blue (very rare) and it came out medium.  For a $50 steak you gotta get it right. On top of that, four out of our five entrees sat outside getting cold (we were eating outside in January) while waiting several minutes for the fifth to arrive. When it finally did come, it was excruciating to watch the backserver study the ticket at length before placing each dish at the table.  When the food is that much at risk of getting cold, you should have more than one person serving. \n\nAnother thing I cannot forgive is the lobster. From the description and the $44 price, you assume it is a whole lobster. In fact it is a claw and half a tail, the same thing they have as a side dish for $20. The preparation and side dishes were very minimalist, so I'm not sure what that extra twenty four bucks is for. Like I said I expect a certain markup for good food, but you don't have to gouge people quite so egregiously. \n\nI started with the lobster bisque, a \"house specialty.\" Not really remarkable, basically what you expect. For entree I had the scallops with chorizo and basquaise sauce. I like each of those things individually, but together they were just fighting in my mouth. Desserts were nothing worth writing about.\n\nFood and service are below average for this price level, period. The only thing you can say is that the hotel surroundings are attractive. With so many good restaurants in the area, there's No Excuse for going here. Go to Tarbell's down the street and enjoy a superior experience.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SFugC_G3V8OoT6ruPOszqw", "review_id": "QVQ0kl8Fn39ref1jxwJLvQ", "text": "Had such an outstanding meal here last night.  Our server Candy was simply outstanding.  We were taking our time and she was great in giving us space while ensuring we had what we needed.  Plus she offered great suggestions.\n\nI highly recommend the short rib ravioli, but T. Cook's is one of those places where everything is excellent.\n\nHappy dining!", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kHUdOyfeb2Z5dOVTcZ7PBg", "review_id": "ilx2b24KjP8kMUpVcOYyVw", "text": "Met some friends for brunch at T. Cooks - it was a really nice place.  I am really glad I read the other Yelpers' suggestions before I went.  It is a must to order an entree and get the buffet as an add-on.  That is a no-brainer.  I'm not sure who came up with their pricing for the brunch/entrees, but it was a bit strange - same price to order an entree with the buffet as ordering just the buffet.  Huh.  Anyhow, the banana stuffed french toast was pretty good - a little dry, but good.  One of my other friends ordered the apple and brie french toast - it looked drenched in sauce, but she said it was good.  My other friend ordered the salmon - he liked it, but didn't care for the skin left on the salmon.  The buffet was good if you plan to eat a ton of crab legs and shrimp.  The salads are good, but the selection is very small.  The omelet guy makes a really good omelet.  Other than that, the buffet is somewhat unimpressive.  I should have passed on the buffet.  I mostly enjoy buffets for their delicious desserts, and this dessert spread was completely uninspired.  The creme brulee was not cooked all the way and the cannoli was just okay.   The other desserts were just okay, too - nothing to remember.  So... my suggestion is to just order an entree and skip the buffet, unless you are famished and want to stuff yourself - then, go for it!  It was pricey, so be prepared for the bill! I probably won't go back for awhile to eat.  However, I did stop in the reception for the hotel after brunch and asked to see a casita. They were very accommodating and had a bellman show us a casita room fairly quickly.  The room was nice, but the view was really nice!  The pool areas are very well maintained.  This would be a nice place to come for a romantic weekend get-away.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MiAANDVksTAFJ7jjZyefBg", "review_id": "NSSrrLEHztA7NujfgFqKog", "text": "Great eats at this joint. New York strip was awesome! Pear salad was bomb and service was superb. I'll be back march 10th!", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zG7NW5vCKJZRcBR95qEuMw", "review_id": "c8w29H7MG-sTcztm1Xifkg", "text": "3 1/2 stars. Delicious.  Was it the best-most watering experience, eh. But was it worth trying, for sure.  We celebrated my husband's birthday here, we were seated on the outside patio.  It was gorgeous, 60s in Jan...gotta love Arizona winters.  We ordered the clam chowder (soup of the day), and it was creamy and flavorful.  I would have enjoyed more clams, but it was good.  The bread is served with a house made pesto sauce.  Pretty good, especially since the bread comes out hot.\n\nFor entrees, we ordered the Carbonara and Paella.  The Paella for $32 was a very good size.  The shellfish in the dish was delicious, tasted super fresh, almost like right out of the ocean.  The pasta dish was a bit stingy in portion (eat lots of bread if that's the only thing you're ordering...mmm...more carbs.), but the sauce was rich and yummy.   I guess that is was the chef made when he was on Iron Chef.  \n\nOverall, great ambiance, beautiful resort and decent food.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vhxFLqRok6r-D_aQz0s-JQ", "review_id": "abs6VIIbjiMl2TTC8RCNkA", "text": "Have been here both for dinner and lunch.  Spendy, but worth it for dinner.  The lunch crowd is very much the \"ladies who lunch\" set.  You'll be hard pressed to find a guy in the place, but for dinner you will find larger corporate groups as well as couples wanting some romance in Scottsdale.  Go while the weather holds and you can sit on the patio.  They have some of the best fois gras around.  (Possibly even better than Lon's if you happen to like fois that is).  You'll also see some intimate wedding parties, baby and bridal showers etc in the back rooms.  My favorite is the \"library\" room.\nTheir desserts are wonderful and I should note that they will also customize cakes for special occasions, and the cakes will rival any bakeries in town.\nTry not to fill up on the bread, although I always do due to the pesto that is served with it.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cSyqeP4wbFy6aekQDlHI9w", "review_id": "yJaFJmsHaiD1Ebf0-T6Xmw", "text": "Great menu choices at the Sunday Brunch.  Buffet, a la Carte or both.\nVery good service.\nOnly negative was that they let someone smoke a cigar outside at the front entrance and the smell started coming in.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RdDOfgGEzDIv77kyiw-UJw", "review_id": "wBzV25hf2fmBRqomArmH6Q", "text": "I'm a big fan of T. Cook's.  It was my first time there during Spring and I was happy to find I could enjoy happy hour in the courtyard.  It's like a smaller version of the Getty Villa in Malibu.  This place is 5 stars in ambiance.  The menu has changed since my previous review but the food and cocktails were still very good.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OVmy8WqTGYluA87lQRSGdw", "review_id": "G0wYL14KKBtBg6h2WRKdzA", "text": "Get your credit card ready. As long as you go in knowing you may be spending a little more than usual for the nice dinner, you'll be okay. I was staying at The Royal Palms and this was the on-site restaurant. Honestly, it's hard, anywhere, to find a hotel with as good a restaurant as this. Dress nicely. Not that they'll turn you away, but the meal is so good, you almost feel obligated. The interior is beautifully decorated, but the outdoor seating is worth taking advantage of if the weather cooperates. The comfortable cushioned chairs are almost like thrones. The service. Props to my waiter, one of the best I've had in a long time. As someone with nut and peanut allergies, I can't remember the last time I felt this comfortable at a meal. Just watching him at work with other guests too, he wanted to make sure you felt taken care of. Now the food. Panzanella salad with butter toasted brioche, mixed greens, fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, and basil vinaigrette. Fresh, simple, and rejuvenating. Lovely. Duck a L'Orange with duck breast, leg, and thigh, candied orange, asparagus, thyme fondant potatoes, and traditional sauce. This is one of the best ducks I've ever had. It is also the most generous portion of duck I've had: breast, leg, and thigh! As I was savoring each bite, the waiter came and simply said, \"Life is good?\" \"Life is excellent,\" I replied. The side of butter-poached lobster sealed the deal. Eclairs to satisfy the sweet tooth and a cappuccino to buy time to soak it all in. It's the kind of meal that is so satisfying that all you want to do is go home and go to bed. There's no point in doing anything the rest of the night since there's no way to top it. An added plus is if you stay at The Royal Palms, your room is a short walk away.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sdKIJasFyidfspamIg-r7A", "review_id": "q52vUeFXL3L-XRwmRdcvnQ", "text": "I have been to T. Cook's several times over the past few years- both lunch and dinner.  I think it is a beautiful and romantic dining experience.  The food has been well prepared and presented over all of my visits although I would stop short of calling it phenomenal.  I have mixed feelings on the service as I feel that some of the staff come across as a bit superior or condescending which I find  offensive.  Others have been marvelous.  My next goal is to stay at the resort...and have at least one dinner at T. Cook's.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eXiHAxrnvE64j4wTEOTEMQ", "review_id": "RUC5ZaGJHtFc83wG1oUOZw", "text": "I just thought T Cooks was ok food wise/ambience wise. Nothing to get foodgasmic about. As far as patios/food go I would much rather dine at El Choro which I love.  I am not in a rush to eat at T Cooks again, however, my fiance did propose to me after dinner in February at Royal Palms after eating at T Cooks. We were walking the grounds and found a \"private patio\" and the bf popped the question. in the middle of the proposal a server came out and asked if we were part of the wedding party...I am not a good liar so I said no, so we nicely got booted...dude you are interrupting a moment here..anyway we continued with part 2 of the proposal somewhere else on the resort grounds..:)", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hVnHDo3ZZiTXQV9n047uyg", "review_id": "nrTH6LlcuMIm40w--yrGRg", "text": "I had the best experience with breakfast. \n\nThe ambiance- excellent- the reason I am coming back and can have a 5 hour dinner. \nThe service- pretty good\nThe food- from \"ok\" to \"really good\"  (but not the best)\nI recently had an over saltet paella. \n\nGreat for happy hour, not sure about the quality.. if you want something light - there are not many options. Not good if you are on gluten free, grain free diet.\nDinner/ full menu  has more options for something light. \n\nSecluded and luxurious - a great hideaway from a crazy, busy world  :)", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RdDOfgGEzDIv77kyiw-UJw", "review_id": "kGeR60K-SO1sOzZo_z9Bpg", "text": "I'm not lowering my rating (yet) but was very disappointed in the service during my recent visit.  Most of the service came, not from our waitress, but from the waitress in the adjoining section.  At the end of the evening we had to have a manager find our waitress to get our check.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nWp3eeRsjv1ol3wCt3Ry7Q", "review_id": "6F53YqRXpku-hTTvPDQbFw", "text": "Today was my third visit to the restaurant. Today is also the first time in my life I left an establishment after being seated. If I were alone, I'd be probably waiting for service still. But it was my mother's birthday, so after waiting to be seated in a line of elderly people and getting absolute zero attention after 20 minutes at the table, we all got up and left. The food there is good, if somewhat old-fashioned. The service is anywhere from poor to absent.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0qeK6qicPrxu7yuqn4pY3g", "review_id": "UZP9dMQXiG71DRjs_tQKqQ", "text": "Beautiful place, romantic ambience!  Food, not so much.  Rib ravioli was a bit dry when u first bite into it.  The carbonara dish was so rich yet nothing special in terms of flavor profile at all.  Maybe it's better to only have a drink there in stead of a big meal.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AOSAYR_1rFVVGGY1ajEZ3g", "review_id": "SFrB_adWXVW5SApjPCfHbQ", "text": "I been there several times and was never disappointed before. My last visit everything was great until my wife received  her order of lamb with risotto, unfortunately the risotto was undercooked and after her mentioning that the waiter did take plate back to the kitchen.A new plate was returned in around 4 min, basically it looked like they took the risotto from the old plate and reheated it. It  was really unappetizing. I think waiter and manager knew there was an issue because when looking at my wife, they offered to give a different item from the menu right a way. Even though my experience this time was disappointing, I think it was entirely the chefs issue and not the front of the house as they handled issue at best they could. Considering I went there for food at this time cant give more than 3 starts.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1u_jzMe9q3rHLUr8wb_GdA", "review_id": "E-7bEPgwTqPIWBqRGUgDjQ", "text": "We went here for me and my husbands 3 year anniversary. He had the salmon and I had the lobster, scallops, shrimp. The ambiance is so romantic and the service is amazing. The food was delicious and so fresh. We would definitely come back again for a special occasion. The live jazz music was awesome too! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RdDOfgGEzDIv77kyiw-UJw", "review_id": "3B35zd7RotjsdSBvy8nA_w", "text": "I continue to be impressed by T Cook's happy hour.  The key is to have Connie as your server so that you can avoid the service problem mentioned in my previous review.  I'm moving up to 5 stars because of her.  Here are my 3 favorite happy hour appitizers:\n\nTuna Putanesca - Seared tuna served chilled over a classic warm Italian olive & caper \nGrilled brie served with Como Batard bread & jalape\u00f1o \nZa'atar spiced edamame", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XRg6mnWqX6vaChK-x2Pliw", "review_id": "MxbXusyBbhOaRlts3-6MRg", "text": "This used to be my favorite restaurant for special occasions.  Such a dissapointment when we went there in July for our anniversary.  Service was just teriible.  So understaffed.  My fish was overcooked and no apology made when I had it sent back.  I used to just love this restaurant - all the history and fine service  Not anymore.  The matredee stood at his desk gossiping with 2 friends while we waited and waited to be acknowledged.  Sad......this used to be one of the best.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mqyH3CqjMufsm5FccDrjLA", "review_id": "-l44_oWsmIHn_YnLb1lzrg", "text": "T Cooks is my favorite Happy Hour in the area. For reals. I want to go there right now. My boyfriend and I somewhat arrived on accident one night, only to realize that I have been missing the best happy hour ever! We have been back many times since, and I try to recommend it to all my girlfriends. \n\nIts part of the Palm Hotel, so obviously its beautiful, elegant, comfortable and more.  They have a lovely inside bar and live music sometimes too.  But my favorite spot to sit is the beautiful outside patio, especially now, as the weather here is amazing. \n\nSo they have super fancy smancy cocktail list, which is all 50% off  during happy hour.  They also have awesome discounted appetizers. We had the pretzel bites with cheese and grilled brie.  But the best night to go is Monday night for Mustache Monday.  They have even more discounted cocktails with names like \"The Ron Burgundy and Fu-Manchu\".  Also - fake mustaches. So fun!\n\nConnie is awesome, she is super cute and has been our server a few times now. Always spot on with recommendations and even comped us a few drinks when the service was slow. Little did she know that I love T Cooks despite anything!", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0mwGMnMvgvKd11do4u5J3Q", "review_id": "YW5ZuXThvcjXkX7BYaLDMg", "text": "It was that time of year again, and I have to say that I'm still somewhat unimpressed. This place has such great potential, but its face just seems to keep writing a check that your stomach can't check. \n\nThe devil is in the details, and for some reason, the details all fall short here. Its not that the food is bad...its quite good, actually. But for the price you pay, it should be perfect, not \"quite good\". Specifically, every bit of cooked meat that was offered was over-cooked and dry. Homemade chicken sausage looked delicious, but was nearly flavorless and seriously, I think I could get a more moist piece of chicken cooking it in the microwave. The fresh grill was lamb, which I love. Again, very very dry. That just sucks.\n\nAnd again, as with my last review from a year ago, if I'm spending the extra money on an entree, don't then give me an item on my plate that is readily available on the buffet that is included in the price. That makes me feel ripped off, and that your chefs are just plain lazy.\n\nSo, for not fixing anything in the last year, I'm demoting this place by a star. I did, however like the new buffet and menu items. And, as always, the staff was friendly and attentive, professional and unobtrusive. Keep that up, but fix the stupid shit please! See you in a year.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kk05snSafuIFK0lsxoMNzA", "review_id": "F_osEqINIUrHxi3UtJCNCA", "text": "Thanksgiving dinner at $75 per head was very disappointing last evening.  The food was just average at best.  The food was bland and uninspired.  We will not return here.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8ubt5-kJfMiiBhblaMM-Pg", "review_id": "fItP0eyOJ3H6lSbL_xetlA", "text": "Last night we went to spend the $150 gift certificate our daughter gave us a year ago---was not that excited to go.  Had eaten here a few times in the past but was never very impressed with the food.  And thanks to the reviews on Yelp still wasn't keen on going.  We went early to enjoy the happy hour which some had raved about.  I ordered the house martini, a vodka I had never heard of and surprisingly it was ok.  We had the tuna etutanesca, a \"seared\" tuna--it WAS NOT seared but tasty, the edamame, good, and the pretzel bites with a cold cheese fondue which had to be sent back to be warmed.  Wine selection is not good---when Mirasou is on the wine menu at such an upscale restaurant you have to wonder---at least I did.  Wasn't really hungry but decided to have dinner anyway to use up the certificate.  We started with Lobster Bisque, HORRIBLE!--wrong color, did not taste any lobster and the garnish was mussel I believe.  Wanted the grilled peach salad--no peaches available--so shared the Asian Pear Salad, and still had some left over.  It was ok.  We also shared the Carbonara, tasty.  I finished off with the gelato and coffee ---good.  So with tips and the food we ended up spending $15.00 out of pocket.  I love the atmosphere but definitely will not be going back on my dime.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Pk5T0OFCbl8mIKkKYyglWQ", "review_id": "7EIGrJGnefY_5AqbYyXUfg", "text": "I do love to frequent the resorts for Sunday buffett and wanted to try something new so we decided to go to T. Cook's.  Pulling up to the Royal Palms, you are immediately engulfed in a different world, one of serenity and pure bliss.  We got to T. Cooks and our friends were on the patio.  It was a beautiful day to enjoy the wonderful Phoenix weather.  Immediately we were greated by Brad one of the nicest most friendly and accomodating servers I have ever encountered.  He was constantly provided high level service without being intrusive.  He made sure we were well tended to.  If it were him and service alone, this place would get a 10 star.  Now the food. Prices are reasonable for a resort.  Our table got the Pot Roast, Eggs Benedict on Foccaccia bread and the Red Velvet French Toast.  I would say 2/4 of us were happy with our food.  The french toast was a bit burned and didn't really taste like much.  The eggs benedict was good however a very small portion. Overall it wasn't bad but probably will never go back for brunch.  I hear the happy hour is good?!?", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "M24Y07AyCR8hdlC3qMBNDQ", "review_id": "e23Kwj6z1duR-Nl0ynlgJQ", "text": "This past weekend we stayed at the Royal Palms....a beautiful place in Scottsdale.  Their restaurant certainly matched the ambience of the resort.  Dark, warm decor, rustic feel.  We were dining in a large group, so that may have knocked a star off my review, but I felt that for the level of the resort the restaurant was fair, not great.  We had the lobster bisque for starters, and it was ok....not a standout compared to others I have had.  My wife had the lobster tortellini and it was again good, not great....although the presentation was artful, it just lacked any wow factor in spicing, texture or even the basic preparation of the lobster (slightly overdone, not as succulent as it should have been).   I had the 21 day dry aged ribeye.  It was pretty good, cooked perfectly, but was a bit pricey.  The ribeye came with truffled grits and hamakua mushrooms which were ok.  There are better picks in nearby downtown Scottsdale, but if you enjoying this beautiful resort and don't feel like driving you can get a good dinner here.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4IxLt4QvCsJEdaNvH9QApw", "review_id": "CBjEG-s8Y7FsGQuXnIRogA", "text": "Very quaint and romantic restaurant. The food is always innovative and always delicious! I love going in the Summer when they have 3-course prix-fix menus.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EOgFe505FwuNI2mgKJY7cQ", "review_id": "5KB-_uBoa4FrRfDDxpiLYQ", "text": "My wife and I had lunch at T Cooks twice this weekend.  We visited the second time simply to confirm that it was as good as the first time.  Beautiful ambience, excellent food and service, this place has it all. I had the winter pear salad and the crispy salmon.  My lovely bride ordered the lobster bisque and the chicken salad sandwich.  We each ordered a flight of wines, which is a bargain at $25 and highly recommended.  We shared the dessert tasting (your choice of three small desserts for $8).  They also have a cozy little chef's table for two. T Cook's was the highlight of our weekend in Phoenix!", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W_R-gVF8OHNrIhtmyhDnyg", "review_id": "dr0CK1mdTOWKJii2OVLFcA", "text": "truely one of the best places to eat and celebrate a special occasion", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HR_Lxh2ycv0t745Ohiziew", "review_id": "pJ6CoePe3bzEgEOQNoSj2w", "text": "There's been a long search far and wide for a Phoenix area breakfast brunch, and this was one of the places we've been eyeing for awhile. We figured anything that includes crab and shrimp on their menu had to be a pretty legit buffet, especially when you just dropped $500 to stay the night at Royal Palms Resort. \n\nThere are several options for the buffet. It starts at 10am. The website said that for $33 a person you get the buffet which included the seafood, omelet station, assorted pastas, salads, and desserts. I honestly thought there would be a meat carving station, but Alas! There was not. \n\nIf you get Buffet Option 2, you can have the buffet for $23 PLUS the price of a regular entree item. The waiter explained this to me 3 times. Possibly even 4 times...Almost to the point, where I wanted to say, \"OKAY! OKAY! I GET IT!!!\" He sensed my frustration and said that there had been misunderstandings before and he just wanted to make it clear. I understand too... my hubby were wearing workout type clothes since we had stayed the night on a whim and should've brought nicer attire for this brunch I guess... Regardless, my hubby did Option 1, the regular buffet, while I did Option 2 that was the buffet PLUS an entree.\n\nThe item that made Option 2 worth it to me was the Red Velvet French Toast. I absolutely adored this dish. Of course, it was sweet as sweet can be. The chocolate and maple syrup that came with this French Toast just made it \"all the more decadent.\" Had I known that I'd love this dish so much, I would've gotten Breakfast Option #3... Entree only.\n\nThe buffet itself was okay. \nThings I thoroughly enjoyed:\nMini flatbread pizza margheritta type slices drizzled with a Balsamic? vinegarette.\nBuffalo chicken, blue cheese, and celery salad. Very clever take on football appetizer on the day of the Superbowl, the morning we ate there!\nOmelet Station - overall pretty good. But even though the menu bragged Prosciutto as one of the omelet items - it was not available, so I went for ham...\nPanna Cotta dessert - rich and perfect texture\nTiramisu - good stuff\nPistachio dessert - it wasn't a cake but it wasn't a mousse either. It was hard to explain but perfection in every way!\n\nWe did not like the crab and shrimp station. The crab and shrimp had no flavor whatsoever, not even a seafood one. I might as well have been eating lumpy ice. Maybe that was the flavor? Freezer burn perhaps? I didn't even eat the shrimp ceviche either, because it seemed like the same crab and shrimp served plain. Usually I love crab and shrimp. There's a crab and seafood buffet in Portland, Oregon called Salty's that practically killed me because I swear I've eaten nearly 4-5lbs in crab alone, so trust me! I am not that picky about crab and shrimp. We were just so sad that it was so plain, especially at a 4 1/2-5 star resort.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b_npgZsbvX5dng9TOeD9zQ", "review_id": "foaV8XYP4aySMWg8IzcLYw", "text": "I went to this place for a special occasion.  The waiter was noticeably trying to run the bill up.  I kept trying to keep the bill down.  It was a very strange experience.  The fish was ok but very salty.  I would not go back under any circumstances.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "beb6q-rqtiUu1JzKOARh5Q", "review_id": "6P1doHl7tWQiB1i0Ym3QPA", "text": "Had dinner here on valentines 1 year ago, this restaurant is very fancy but being that it was valentines , we had a fixed price menu which we really didn't like, overall it was very nice and ambience is romantic , however my sea bass was undercooked and it took too long to get service, maybe because it was a busy day and they were understaffed. Highlight of the night was definitely the dessert , their caramel crime br\u00fbl\u00e9e is like nothing I've tried before, it was the best I ever had, and typically I'm not a big fan of crime br\u00fbl\u00e9e, but I just couldn't resist!!! It was pricy but I could see why, the place was very nice but I wasn't too impressed with dinner so i probably will not be returning to this restaurant!", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3vjxPfzPfO4Q4O16Pt6huw", "review_id": "cq-hvx6sDqQ_zRxReNeEkA", "text": "What an average dinner.\n\nT Cooks is in a beautiful hotel and has a great atmosphere. Not much else to offer. \n\nAs a disclaimer, I had fairly high expectations considering the caliber of restaurant. \n\nThe salads were mediocre at best. For the meal, I had the filet which had to be one of the worst filets I've ever had. My coworkers had the bison ribeye, and said it was good, probably would recommend that if you do go to the restaurant. One bright spot - the marscapone mashed potatoes, some of the best mashed potatoes I have ever had.\n\nThe dessert was seriously lacking. I had a layer cake with peanut butter in it, I seriously thought that it came out of a Hostess box (no offense to Twinkies), it was the most bland and uninspiring dessert I have had in a long time. One coworker had a banana dessert that looked great, but no guarantees....\n\nLastly, they just redid their wine list, eliminating many of the upper end wines. Not that I'm a frequenter of the Reserve List, but if you're going for a special occasion or on a business dinner, you'll be out of luck. \n\nIf you are staying at the Royal Palms, it is convenient. But I wouldn't venture more than a mile to eat here.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gEXbj-U0i0RfBPoWIcc_7g", "review_id": "kvXQYLD_KsOwwALBbGeKcQ", "text": "This place never disappoints!", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KK_2vxqNug1wQhVo22soQw", "review_id": "SUeDlNAasVcAfGhWciUpOw", "text": "Beau and I Indulged a Friday evening here with a nicely paced meal of cod and duck/ pork belly. The latter was the chef's special and the tasty dish had nice presentation and a generous serving of duck. My order of the cod was ok; the white asparagus was too a la dente for my liking but the fish was cooked perfectly. We enjoyed a moderately priced bottle of red.  Service was excellent. \n\nTHEN we went to the lounge and swung to 3 sets of sassy jazz with Renee Patrick. Lounge is always great people watching and folks may have mused as we slowly, totally unwound to the music and jive. \n\nThank you T Cooks for a musical evening, that is a routine offering with their weekend dining. Thank you Ms Patrick for the enormous set of lungs.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b_npgZsbvX5dng9TOeD9zQ", "review_id": "jnoypMMyerb3RSaqywKvxw", "text": "John S, I appreciate your interest in making people think T Cooks is a great place, and I also appreciate your attempt to get me back in to waste money.  However, I just explained that your waiter was trying to run up the bill and your food was salty.  And your response was \"sorry...hope you come back.\". Well sorry John S, not good enough. I am actively encouraging others to avoid your restaurant.  At your prices, you should know better.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "morZWOy0LdsgbHl43uNmOg", "review_id": "daFP3XREATcNGb9CO5_OXQ", "text": "We just visited here for our 5th anniversary and we are impressed. I had the cod and my husband had steak. He said his steak was cooked perfectly but a little cold. My fish and mashed potatoes were perfect. The wine was excellent and we enjoyed the banana dessert we had. The server was EXCELLENT and my husband commented that she was the BEST server he's ever had. She was friendly, courteous, and timely in meeting our needs. She even even gave us a candle and Happy Anniversary message on dessert. It was an excellent dining experience. Worth the hefty price you're pay.\n\nNext time we'll have to stay and visit the lounge.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "kGgAARL2UmvCcTRfiscjug", "review_id": "oPS-OpO6KigInSInTYUaVw", "text": "Tucked away inside the Royal Palms Resort, this restaurant is a favorite place of mine for lunch.  I meet clients here often because it offers a high quality experience in an upscale setting, perfect for getting business done.\n\nI usually valet park at the front drive and it's a short walk to the restaurant.  My go to item on the lunch menu is the T-Cook's Burger, $14.  The Burger is tasty and filling....large portion.  Most impressive though is the service.  They really take good care of you here....lunch service feels like dinner service, top notch.\n\nAs long as my clients continue to enjoy this place, I will keep coming back.\n\nReturn Factor - 100%", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FktbKOzznpoKTNXMVtc8EA", "review_id": "IgG-RfN_Zs2t5o6lsNkoIw", "text": "It was my father-in-law's birthday, one of those big milestone birthdays, and he chose to have the family take him to dinner at T Cook's.\n\nT Cook's is recommended a lot in the foodie blogs, often along with Kai and Binkley's.   I haven't had dinner there in probably 10 years or more so was looking forward to trying their current menu.\n\nThe wine list is awfully good and as you would expect, the prices reflect it, though I was able to get a very good reasonably priced bottle of Cab which would go well with the lamb I and a few others planned to order...which turned into 2 bottles.\n\nHere's where the experience started going off the rails.  T Cook's has a pretty short entree menu.  They ran out of the lamb, leaving only 8 other entrees to choose from.  There were no specials.  \n\nI asked the waitress for a recommendation and she suggested the pappardelle.  What arrived looked nothing like the menu's description.  Where were the morels?  What are these peas doing in here?  And I'm just an ignorant Phoenician, but this thick doughy slab bears no resemblance to any pappardelle I've ever had...or even pasta.  The person sitting to my left, a cultured gentleman with impeccable manners, ordered it too saying it looked to be a dish that would say a lot about the chef.  He politely dubbed it \"interesting\".\n\nThe Birthday Boy deemed the cod watery.  Being a fish, watery could be a virtue, but I don't think he meant it that way.  The other meals were deemed good, but at these prices I would have expected at least one person at the table to be rolling their eyes in their head and moaning.\n\nDessert was the point where I figured I may as well take out every dollar in my wallet and set them afire.  At least I get some entertainment and warmth from the fire; not disappointment then embarrassment.  The waitress eavesdropped on us to find out just how old our guest of honor was turning that day, a number I deliberately had not shared with the restaurant out of respect for the Birthday Boy who really didn't want to hear it.  When it came time to sing Happy Birthday, there was a complimentary dessert placed in front of him with his age piped in large chocolate numbers on the plate for all to see.  Ugh.  Cringe.  What other words can I insert here to convey the utter embarrassment?\n\nI am a dessert eater. Scratch that - I will eat my dessert and most of everyone else's at the table.  No kidding.  Not tonight.  These desserts were the kind that are little bits of something I can't recognize all over the plate, but none of them satisfy my sweet tooth.  Can't remember the last time I didn't like my dessert.  Kind of made me want to cry.\n\nWe and the Birthday Boy forced ourselves to have a good time in spite of everything.  Then we forced ourselves to pay the $700 bill, along with the tip they forced onto it.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1jyNMw5sbi9Qkdd-WmI5Nw", "review_id": "nm9V2-zoJiceam7b1vMJ6g", "text": "We have a monthly dinner group that gets together to try out new restaurants and this was our first time at T Cooks. We received the cold shoulder from the hostess when we first walked in, which concerned me, but that is an easy thing to fix with training. I think she was stressed because they had 2 weddings going on that day and the bar was packed.  \n\nAs far as food is concerned, this place is a culinary delight! The service and food were amazing. I had the mussel starter, sooooo good. Cheesy toasted bread with chorizo broth and the biggest mussels I have ever seen!!!  The husband had the lobster bisque and it was rich, creamy and topped with a flavorful foam. For the main course I had the scallops with seared foie gras and have been dreaming about them ever since. The halibut was a wonderful combination of flavored and was super fresh. The lamb was delicious, but the side didn't work wi the flavor profile. The candy bar dessert was delicious and the serving of gelato was huge! \n\nWe were a party of 6 and they didn't rush us through the dining experience. Aside from the greeting, it was a lovely dining experience and we will definitely return!", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "pQ6ij6cOBRB3yJGHbVZHUQ", "review_id": "MPEFmSuTOPAde7aFuQ2Ecg", "text": "Amazing Mothers Day brunch today! I can't say enough great things about our experience here today. The food was amazing, the staff was FIVE STAR and my wife couldn't be happier! Live music this morning during brunch was awesome. THANKS ROYAL PALMS!", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1jyNMw5sbi9Qkdd-WmI5Nw", "review_id": "WOtqjw8pD8UIklnqf2kW4g", "text": "We took my mother-in-law and father-in-law here to celebrate Mother's Day.  We had a lovely dinner.  I had the mussels as an appetizer and they were just as good as the first time I had them.  The rest of the party had the heirloom tomato salad with fennel which was yummy.  I ordered the halibut for my entree and it was awesome.  My mother-in-law got the scallops and enjoyed them.  My husband and father-in-law both had the lamb and said it was delicious.  For dessert we had the Royal Bar, Banana's Foster Upsidedown Cake, Creme Brulee and gelato.  They were delicious.  My only complaint is that they keep sitting us by the door to the patio - next time I will request a different table.  The hostess was very pleasant this time though.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tyUClbogMKu0Ny5b1O0rxQ", "review_id": "jAIi7X9ciPRWq6Dixml4Bw", "text": "We have eaten at T.Cook's several times and have never been dissappointed. This time the food was not up to par. The sweetbreads were little hard nuggets and the ribeye, which was ordered medium rare was either well done or medium. On the plus side the servers were pleasant and explained the menu well. It's not their fault that the food did not live up to the description", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Rzq334DjzjfaE2ES6ELXmg", "review_id": "CtUrJTA1qTclx2aIDbyE_A", "text": "By far THE best cucumber martini around. Very light & fresh. The only thing that would make it better is if they would put a thin slice of cucumber on top instead of a wedge of lime.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ck9cr1Hs1rVrY9_3XjYJtg", "review_id": "FLVdQwvrOWP3NGW2dxMTPg", "text": "We were visiting an old friend in Scottsdale who recommended we meet here for dinner. When we arrived we were informed by the valet that the restaurant was closed for remodeling, but that they had set up a temporary location in another space.We weren't sure what to expect, but I'm so glad we decided to stay and give it a try! The location they were using was absolutely charming. Our waiter was so attentive and engaging. The food was beautifully prepared and plated. We each ordered a different entree and they were all excellent. This is definitely a restaurant I would return to.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NRI5PfV39DBUbNKCNzqb6A", "review_id": "C72u2nOLmFqMCm83eshFPg", "text": "T Cook's used to be our favorite place for weekend breakfast - we went about 2-3 times a month.  The frittata was one of the best - bar none.  We were excited to go back today after their summer long renovation.  They've done a nice job on the interior, it looks great.\nDespite the restaurant not being even close to full, our party of 4 were seated right next to the kitchen door.  Thus began our experience.\n$12 for the pancakes was ok - until they came.  3 flat pancakes with a drizzle of syrup, no fruit, nothing else on the plate.  Their pancakes use to be a fluffy stack with a delicious blueberry compote, my husband could barely finish it.  This new pancake plate was lifeless and left him hungry.\nAnother diner ordered oatmeal, came cold, she did not enjoy.\nThe frittata came full of mushrooms, which surprised me - weren't listed on the menu or I wouldn't have ordered, don't like.  Server happily took it and brought me a new one, he was very nice about it.  The new one was fine, nothing compared to the old but that might just be my preferences of flavors.\nThe breakfast panini was fine.\nI do not like giving only 2 stars to what was one of our favorite places but the food just wasn't there for us.\nThe service was excellent.  Everyone from the valet to the hostess, to our server and young man doing water and clearing plates was pleasant and attentive.  \nThe new bar looks fun, we'll be back to try it out but might have to cross of our list of places we love for breakfast.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tOJuSNLkAQOdVTigjl0QTA", "review_id": "BgeExihjPY77nUWJhG1c_g", "text": "if you don't want to read the review here is the shortcut: food was wonderful, everything else was disappointing. \nBrought my mother-in-law for a brunch here with a plan to indulge, try as much of the new menu as possible, get her spoiled, get her pampered...as she deserves :) We have started sampling right away with 2 different specialty cocktails, moved to 2 different appetizers and 2 different entrees ... obviously we were there to stay for a while and to really enjoy. Food wonderful, service OK.... we were just starting to contemplate a sweet finish when the bomb arrived: \"Here is your check ladies!\"... we have literally just put our silverware down and the check was there already without anybody checking if there is anything else we might consider... I was so surprised that all I can say was...\"well, I would still like at least a coffee\". Purposefully I gave the waiter my CC right away (to the bill that he so promptly brought)... wondering how are they going to handle the \"additional cup of coffee\". The  waiter came and started to pour coffee to my mother-in-law, she stopped him, clarifying that she did not order any. My cup was filled... and again very shortly after  - to my surprise  - a new bill arrived (I have to admit I was totally expecting to have the cup of coffee complimentary -  after I have expressed my surprise of an early bill arrival) - well I was surprised even more when there were 2 coffees charge to my bill. I have decided to just go with it - payed my bill and left. \nAlso the new decor though very sleek and elegant, but can be found in any other new modern hotel (Westin style) - not reflecting the historical & cozy feel - that Royal Palms as a AZ landmark so uniquely represented. Multiple shades of brown and beige, no other color (remember the signature orange walls and the map on the wall in the bar with libraries filled with old books  -  making it one of my favorite spots in PHX - gone).  The only nice touch are iron wall dividers filled with candles and the \"smoking room\" still holds the \"old charm\". The bar enlarged (good move), but very mundane again - nothing to remind you that you are in one of AZ oldest mansions.... just another dark wood elegant bar you can find in any new elegant hotel.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pxGHrzMuUC9_OxOGoR-yXg", "review_id": "-vubr-o2TviXgtkhDzK0zg", "text": "We had dinner last tnight at the newly renovated T Cooks, We have gone there for years, was very disappointed in the remodel. All the charm of the original was gone. Looks just like any other chain resort. The most disappointing was the cheaplooking beams installed in the celing it look like a Howard Johnsons, very tacky, the beautiful tiles in the ladies room were all gone replace with everyday modern tiles. Not only was the decor and  atmosphere a disapointment. The food was worse,  things like vension and antolope really. We had the filet  and rosamary chicken  both very bland, even desert was not exciting.I am sorry this was my favorite place in PHX. But never more.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YggBHQcOb7Nfr49QPgoSeg", "review_id": "XtC9yrmIN36JEyIHsvd7HA", "text": "I never have a bad meal at T Cook's.  The service is always excellent and the food is fabulous. They just reworked their interior. Very nice, but still in line with the Mexican/Spanish adobe feel.  I truly enjoyed the Corn & Lobster Angliotti.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "7e1XAK4j95x-ibEy4qFKYg", "review_id": "lkghdJwFlS7W4sX_4pJNkA", "text": "Last week I went to T. Cooks during Restaurant Week. Since then I've struggled with how to approach this review. There have been 3 or 4 drafts written and all scrapped. I think the best way to get after this one is to break it into sections. \n\n\n\nThe Resort:\n\nFor those who don't know, T. Cooks is located inside the Royal Palms right at the base of Camelback Mountain. It's hard to beat this location. There are beautiful views. The resort itself is very nice as well. It has an older Spanish Colonial feel. And the grounds have lush landscaping so it actually feels like you escape the city for a little while. \n\nI have never stayed at the resort or used any of their spa services, thus cannot advise. \n\n\n\nThe Service:\n\nIt's excellent. The people were friendly from the valet, to the hosts and our server. Top notch. \n\n\n\nThe Food:\n\nVery good. I had the Corn Bisque which was the best I have ever had. The Beef Tenderloin which was cooked perfectly and the Maple Custard for dessert. The custard was interesting, not something I would want regularly because of the texture. I had to break through the top of it with the spoon with each bite.  It felt like I was breaking through the membrane of something, and weirded me out.  The flavor was good though once I got past the psychological aspect.\n \n\n\nThe Feel of the Environment:\n\nT.Cooks is not for the meek walleted, and it feels that way... to ME anyway. I got a bit of a hoity-toity vibe from the place. There were people in jackets and dressed up. Some had a haughtiness about them. That's not my kind of scene. \n\nIn the previous drafts of this review I couldn't figure out how to communicate this without sounding like an over-all wearing, tobacco chewing, mountain man. Hopefully I've succeeded in avoiding this in some capacity. Although, I'm truly just a couple showers and beard trims away from being that guy.\n\n\n\nConclusion:\n\nT. Cooks is a really nice restaurant. However, I'm on the cheaper side of the aisle, and wouldn't want to spend as much as I did this night ($170 for two people), on the regular. For me, if anything, this would be a special occasion place.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "68Ci9UgVIVEiCGXy05loLw", "review_id": "RLwfb8wrU7e3DxfR4ROAPw", "text": "This continues to be one of my favorite restaurants in the Phoenix area.\n\nAfter being closed for the past few months, T Cooks has reopened, freshened up and with a new chef crafting some pretty tasty food.\n\nThe bar continues tone a great place to catch up with friends, listen to live music most days of the week, and to sip some pretty darn good Martinis!\n\nAnd on this visit, we were seated outside at a intimate table for two on what can only be described as a perfect night.  After dinner- we took our port to the \"Nook\" to watch the fire and enjoy its sweet taste.  They have a port tasting flight which allows you to taste 4 different ports for a reasonable price.\n\nThe new menu still has some game on it but on this night I had a wonderful salad with Carmelized pecans and the grouper over beans.  And my dining companion had the ragout which was quite tasty and interesting.\n\nWe also had Sunday brunch here on the back patio which, while not a buffet, was quite good with a robust menu meant to satisfy.  I had an omelet with pancetta and mushrooms that was quite good and they kept my coffee cup filled.\n\nThe staff is terrific ( the hostess even remembered us and welcomed us back) and the locals are friendly and welcoming ( just grab a seat at the bar and trust me- you won't be alone for long!)\n\nT Cooks continues to be a destination for me as I love the service and the atmosphere!", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SgmBNANAfuWcpX7JGXP1cA", "review_id": "A8oWUCek2LBe4SzmRgsKng", "text": "Outstanding food and service.  Went in April while we were staying at the resort and am still thinking about my meal.  A slam dunk for my husband and I as he loves meat and I am a vegetarian and it is tricky to find a fine dining establishment that will create a real entree for a vegetarian (as opposed to a pasta dish or clumping 3 sides together).   The chef completely created a customized dish for me that included morel mushrooms.  It was divine!  My husband loved his as well.  Server was really personable and nice.  This really was a 5 star experience.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jt8jtEY1K6TD1FBzYa7HGw", "review_id": "-4sPd8q0tOQpiRzPvRY8sQ", "text": "There were some hits & misses, but I will definitely be back.\n\nThe remodel/update was needed, and looks beautiful. I feel that the rich fabrics, large upholstered seating, warm lighting & tile work are all in line with the classic, old-timey mediterranean / Spanish vibe.\n\nStarters:\nThe sweet corn bisque with huitlacoche is off the charts delicious.  It is a must-have. I can't wait to go back, and have it again. I found the lobster angliotti to be a bit underwhelming. I thought the the combination of a very soft stuffing to the soft and slippery pasta wonton to be unpleasant, while the lobster was chewy. Still, the flavors were interesting. \n\nSides:\nRisotto with brocolli rabe was nothing to write home about. The presentation was poor, and the texture & flavors unenjoyable. \n\nMain Course:\nMy husband had the antelope cooked medium rare. It was a first for both of us. We absolutely loved it! The flavor & texture were so fantastic! They did a beautiful job with the sides, and cooking the meat to the perfect temperature. \nMy dish on the other hand, the black grouper was a huge disappointment. I don't see how this ever made it's way to the menu. It was over cooked & tough on the outside, but the inside was raw. It was sitting in a fishy bean soup. The beans were undercooked, and the flavor was not the good flavor of the ocean, but simply terribly fishy.\n\nDessert:\nChocolate Pate and Peanut Butter Chocolate Bar. I'm just going to say, WOWZERS!", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5A2lkUKRZ5Yf9r-4i6jFEg", "review_id": "2xrFSeumy-iycMs_xgdgcw", "text": "Out with the new, in with the old.\nTook my girlfriend for her birthday. Outdoor seating continues to be romantic. Appetizer (Spanish octopus) was first disappointment with more to come. The Bream, a fish served whole, was de-boned by the server at the table with appx 70% of the bones left in the serving. Service was very slow and inattentive, perhaps due to a busy evening or just not enough staff. In sum, a wonderful setting marred by mediocre and high-priced food. Bring back the old T. Cook's.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Rz5BnB1FUqJzIc8Pa7DIXQ", "review_id": "3xVAfVVMIMy-mRcOjjrRWA", "text": "Well can't say it was a \"wow\" experience - sadly.  As local stay-cation guests at the hotel we arrived for our reservation on time to find that we had to wait 15 minutes for a table when in fact the restaurant wasn't busy.  We got seated outdoors - absolutely beautiful and a romantic ambiance for sure!  We ordered the cheese/meat platter for an appetizer to start - it was very good.  We waited a long time between each portion of the dinner to be served; too long as I lost my hunger and desire to eat by the time our entres arrived.  The salad was basic - apples walnuts and greens; nothing special.  My husband ordered the scallop dinner and I the duck.  The scallops were fair, they were barely warm and gritty which was a disappointment.  The short rib ravioli that accompanied the scallops were dry and not very tasty.  My duck was overcooked which I could deal with however the cabbage that it was served with was not a delight - there was raw garlic shavings mixed in and added quite the bite of flavor in not a pleasant way.  We did enjoy the homemade chocolate ice cream for dessert.  \n\nOverall, the ambiance was wonderful but the food and timing of courses has a long way to go to compete with other fine and delicious local restaurants close by!  The price of the food was expensive based on the quality served.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_Yk-Zi5X49dgeXGEVuY3wQ", "review_id": "fZpFN1VatLfQyF37xkUaWQ", "text": "First they tried to sit us right in front of the kitchen door- I'm not one to sit in the muddle of traffic, then they suggested to sit us next to the patio door so every time someone came in from the patio, the door would hit the back of the chair. We finally sat outside under the heater in the beautiful patio garden. We ordered the charcuterie - wonderful, great selections of meats & cheeses!  They have a new chef, so the menu has changed. I had the salmon, it was ok, my husband had the sea scallops, very good and our friend ordered the antelope, ( not what I would have picked), he said it was  average .\nOur server was Daniel , who I thought did a fine job!  Overall it wasn't quite fine dinning, but working its way back up there. Beautiful patio!", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7zBgGJd60pTp7E_euQP17g", "review_id": "MTWLY_bkxvAg_47Yvw3HyA", "text": "An exquisite Thanksgiving Dinner in a beautiful setting! A great Rhone wine to accompany it all.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VYJGZhsBy8sWCTZT9I-lHA", "review_id": "_xA8RNk6ZeQvXZ7yX3LJdg", "text": "We had a fabulous lunch for four today at T. Cooks and I can't rave enough about the food and the excellent service.  The four of us tried lots of lunch dishes and then passed portions around to share. Yum to everything.  T. Cooks has always been our go to special event place and this experience was another triumph.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xFG4Ca2HHmbxDTkMlmHnjQ", "review_id": "UgxuSmJPzzv1b0aozNjsvg", "text": "Had a decent experience here for my fiance's birthday. We loved the ambiance, but our service was not good. Our server took forever to come to our table, and about half of what we ordered got messed up. Then when they brought out the dessert, they wrote the wrong name on it. I received a call from the manager the following week, and he apologized and said he was going to send us something. He never did. It's been 10 months.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QcqwEeAM28GU-_I0dyVBWw", "review_id": "3FY8fiAikaw8y9xhY1x9CQ", "text": "Visited during restaurant week. Very happy with the selection on the menu. Everything was delicious (especially the corn bisque) and our server was wonderful! The atmosphere is always beautiful. The vibe is definitely \"old money\". I also enjoy happy hour at the mix up bar down the hall.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dRWhriMqMw5NlVzbus0jgg", "review_id": "v38D3_BcjLNIJzRPAFtprQ", "text": "We had a 60th anniversary celebration for my in-laws at T Cook's last Saturday night.  They seated us (party of 9, ranging in age from 24 to 80+) in the private room.  Michael was our waiter.  It was absolutely a fantastic experience.  The service was really attentive and polite, but Michael (and the others) also recognized when to remain on the sidelines when people were \"making speeches\" and otherwise honoring the senior guests.  The food was great....our party ordered everything from the antelope to the \"loup de mer,\" and it was all just as ordered.  It's really a creative menu.  Michael did a good job in selecting wines (and lots of it) that were really good, but not bank-breaking.\n\nT Cook's is not inexpensive, but the prices and the quality match as well as anyplace in town.  It was a great experience all the way around.  Thank you, T Cook's and Michael and the rest of the staff.  We have celebrated many special occasions with you, and it's always first-rate.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pY2UIQGev5UjmcKRBKbNPw", "review_id": "mjrcPwRN8Q4o5OYQnLGsQw", "text": "Hard to say exactly what you should order, but i've eaten here 5+ times, all three meals.  the service has always been superb.  We typically eat here when we stay at Royal Palms, so having a $50 meal credit softens the blow.  Dinner IS pricey...\n\nPresentation is obviously big here.  Portion sizes are just right.  you won't be stuffed...you will have room for 3 courses.  \n\nI generally order something unique here.  not your typical \"filet\"...go to Donovan's or Dominick's for that.  I think entree's are best.  Apps/soups are #2.  Dessert usually isn't the best part of the meal here.  they almost try too hard with the desserts.  they need to find a couple staples for dessert and make them home runs...i just haven't found that (yet).\n\nBeet salad.  butternut squash soup.  antelope.  lamb.  scallops.  all winners.  enjoy", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sPYbQffSwtaxoMXMs7xPIw", "review_id": "ibd7JA-6HZWtRoPIdqwL6w", "text": "The atmosphere is warm and pleasant. Nice patio with heaters if it's even a little cool. Lots of plants outside and a nice fireplace in the main dining room.\n\nThe crowd tends to be on the mature side.\n\nThe service is good and friendly,  7 out of 10.\n\nThe food is pricey. The wine list is extensive,  but possibly the most overpriced. Try the $20 wine sampler - 3 half glassesof your choice. The lobster bisque was a little bitter for my taste but my petite wife loved hers and finished mine.  The $45 new york strip was ordered medium rare and came out medium, same is true for my wife's beef tenderloin. The presentation was very nice. Despite it being overcooked, it was delicious with a good medley of flavors. \n\nOverall,  it was good but I'd go elsewhere for the money.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z44HBsqpfxIfdKWpVeuezw", "review_id": "L7JFyN9aJKCMGZO7mMhFRA", "text": "My husband and I got engaged here a few years ago, we celebrate our anniversary here every year, and each year it has been amazing and has gotten better. This year, was by far, the best year yet. The new chef is amazing, far better than the previous one. The food pairings are amazing, never had foods that went so well together. Our waiter was great, he knew the menu and suggested amazing dishes. \nThe dishes are on the smaller side, but that is so you can have a full 3 course meal. I'm not big on trying new things, but this is the only place that I will try something new. Love coming out here, the atmosphere is impeccable, the singer the bar had, was not loud, she was singing at a very reasonable, soft level that made the experience that more enjoyable.\nI personally think the quality of food is worth the prices. I know that this isn't your Mimi's or Taco Bell, this is a nice, fancy place that we go to once or twice a year, so we don't mind forking over the cash :)", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AOSAYR_1rFVVGGY1ajEZ3g", "review_id": "ePABv_NmubH1AQf0q7olMQ", "text": "I don't now what's wrong with this place. \nBut I'm unfortunately has several bed experiences with food or with service, last time service was excellent but we had issue with food, this time food was great but waiter forgot one order, then we have to call him twice and eventually involve manager to get our check. Restaurant of this class should have more consistent service. This is why from me it's remain only 3 stars", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tb_ME1qj2x4ZM3rPpSwXyw", "review_id": "skby9_biMlh8uccJevG6Bw", "text": "I have dined here multiple times since Chef Paul McCabe has been heading up the kitchen.  It is consistently fabulous and exciting cuisine. The  major complaints I have about the dining scene in Phoenix/Scottsdale is consistency and innovation.  This is NOT the case at T Cooks, it is definitely bringing exciting things to the Phoenix!  Every meal, and every aspect of the dining experience has been stellar each time I have been.  The food is exciting, inspired and executed perfectly each time.  The octopus is the best preparation I have ever had.  The venison tartare and sea bass crudo are some of my favorites as well.  I can never resist ordering the antelope either.  This menu is stacked with some winners for sure!  The Service is first class as well.  You can tell the staff is informed, and an excited part of a culinary team.  They truly are top notch, without being stuffy. This is new T Cook's is so much improved from the former version - you can't even compare the two.  Still beautiful and classy, but now with innovative 5 star cuisine as well. If you are lucky enough to be able to dine at T Cooks on Wednesday they offer a true culinary adventure called #PM31. Definitely call ahead to make reservations - there are limited seats available. We were fortunate enough to enjoy it last night.  It is a world class experience.  It is a 12 or so course tasting menu based around the chef's inspiration and passion.  It's always changing.  This was one of the most special and FABULOUS dining experiences I have ever had.  It was truly a special experience and orchestrated to perfection.  It was exciting, innovative, playful, and as I said before, inspired .  And most importantly each course delivered!!!!  This is an experience NOT to be missed.  I will attach some photos.  Whether it be just going out to dinner or another adventure from #PM31 - I can't wait to visit T cooks again and see what they have in store.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q4OR_iYq3i3LPL2ZzgbumQ", "review_id": "QVM4a9Kod2QHRD5ArTVWXQ", "text": "T. Cooks at the Royal Palm, is all about Old Phoenix and old money......  the new rich just don't get it\n (you wont see any Kardashians in here.)\n\nFine food, excellent service, western hospitality and old-world Spanish charm.\n\nThe staff here could not be nicer. There is an air of graciousness and calm here, a feeling that all is well with the world.\n\n I love the willdly romantic and dreamlike atmosphere at The Royal Palm and the dining experience at T. Cooks is a beautiful event.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NborZN_svsSeLArqaPgayg", "review_id": "Lg7h5EdqXwKIcqKyLbrNAA", "text": "Surprise! Surprise!  \n\nAfter reading a March, 2014 review by a food critic with The Arizona Republic, a group of us wondered what to expect from T.Cook's.  Although reservations were a breeze and a group of 10 friends were able to secure a round table on a Sunday night, we still had some trepidation.  The critic bemoaned the service, the surroundings, the d\u00e9cor, and most of the menu noting that a change in chefs was apparently unfortunate.\n\nUpon arrival, we were seated immediately, and promptly attended to by a trio of wait staff under the guidance of head waiter Michael Fitzgerald.  Cocktails were reasonably priced, appetizers were thoroughly addressed, and the menu questions were expertly handled.  Most began their meal choosing from a wonderful array of salads that were tasty, fresh, and pleasing to the palate.  Each of us had something quite different for our entr\u00e9e's ranging from the fresh trout, an antelope loin, lamb chops, and the more traditional steaks and short ribs.  Everything was flawless, and not even the mildest form of muttering was detected. Dessert was offered, but honestly everyone was very satisfied by that point and we decided to pass.\n\nImagine most restaurants when a table of 10 asks for separate checks.  And, a few in our group used their Preferred Diners cards as well.  Most waiters would balk at this mathematical challenge, but Michael came through with not only individual bills, but a smile.  He also reminded us that a 20% gratuity had already been figured in stating that he was very comfortable with that and there was no real need to go over and above that percentage.  How nice!\n\nThe critic may have been correct the evening he was there - and perhaps served a \"wake-up\" call to the entire operation.  If so, it worked. We all plan to return soon, and this time dine al fresco on their wonderful patio.  So, here's to T.Cook's and their service, their d\u00e9cor and their menu.  And, here's to Michael Fitzgerald as their ambassador for presenting this delightful restaurant in so many positive ways.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "25oXkBG9aJ6OB0_QL0ujZg", "review_id": "NVLB8uN-ICSj2DltEzX5FQ", "text": "Our recent meal at T. Cooks was amazing.  The place was recently renovated and feels like dining in an elegant Hacienda.   I had some apprehension that this \"old school\" Scottsdale resort would be stuffy and staid - but nothing could have been further from the experience.  The whole evening was relaxed, unpretentious and lovely!  The crowd in the restaurant is a bit older, but foodies of any age will love this place.  \n\nSo, we were a 12 person party, easily accommodated on big wooden tables on the charming back patio.  Our food was truly \"farm to table\" - the produce had been picked that morning!  A highlight of the meal was the cod, served with a chorizo cream sauce.  We also loved the two cheeses from the local Crow's Dairy.  The chevre was surprisingly sweet and mild, and the \"quark\" was almost like a custard.  Both were amazing.  The sides were uber-fresh veggies, simply prepared to let their natural flavors shine.  We also had a citrus brined \"Mary's Chicken\" dish that was one of the best grilled chicken dishes I've ever had.   I also need to give a shout out to the staff. They gave perfect service without being obtrusive.  They were also incredibly knowledgable about the ingredients in the dishes - which I love.  And, of course, getting a visit from both the chef and the pastry chef was a nice touch that our party really appreciated.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5vRLUJQrkBVPC4_aEEweHQ", "review_id": "VSvlnhUUppuMWS_yHVC4hQ", "text": "T Cook's was awesome. \nMy fianc\u00e9 and I stayed at the Royal Palms with the Royal Romance package over last Christmas. And along with the package, we had 100 dollar credit toward T Cook's. We heard the restaurant was recently renovated and got a different menu and everything, so we were very excited to try. \n\nFor appetizer, we got the foie gras which probably was one of the best dishes in our opinion. A tiny piece of foie gras sitting on a sizzling hot stone, combined with orange bread and sauce. It was perfection. We couldn't love it more. Though very pricey, but it's worth it. \n\nThen we got a garden apple salad, which the waiter told us the veggies were grown in T Cook's garden. Pretty cool huh? of course it was very fresh and delicious. \n\nFor entrees, my fianc\u00e9 got a steak. he shared a little bit with me and it was soooo tender and buttery, like melting in my mouth. the seasoning was so tasty and just perfect.\n\nI originally wanted the pork tenderloin, but they ran out. So I chose to get the duck dish instead. It was great, but duck itself is often too rich. Me being a 5'1 petite lady was almost full on the foie gras and salad, couldn't finish it. \n\nWe didn't get any dessert because we were so full! But overall, we enjoyed the night very much.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s7Ry0jKnpEIqpseRQWJhzg", "review_id": "3CZFMhI7NyS3wzkJl3ZTVg", "text": "Service A+. Food B-. There was beautiful seating outside next to the herb garden. I had the ribeye topped with Dungeness Crab on a bed of mushrooms and bacon. The steak was ok however; the mushrooms were amazing. My wife had the sea bass which was less than stellar. I gave the overall rating four stars, but the food honestly was about three stars.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0zmdxts7rIevQjLgol8LbQ", "review_id": "y0cC72JLDo0ra3ahWTPW8Q", "text": "Mother's Day brunch. Short rib and Salmon both expertly prepared and fabulous. Large chilled shrimp and crab claws fantastic. All good but way overpriced. Will look elsewhere going forward.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1PdYStLq5fFFYf_D7cFSXQ", "review_id": "7fJTsrIT_kHfpxkBd8WKgg", "text": "Two nights ago my brothers and I took our mom here to celebrate Mother's Day. We were aware of the high reputation of the restaurant so we knew this was a great way to treat our mother. The restaurant is very lovely, and for the staff alone I would go there again as they were really courteous. However, our service was really disappointing. We ordered our food at 7:30 but didn't even get the bread until almost 9, and that was after asking our waiter twice when we could expect our food. Finally the bread came out, and after another ten minutes our main course came out.  The only problem was that they completely left my order off the ticket. It was another 10-15 minutes before my meal arrived, making my wait time well over an hour.  However, all issues aside, the Bass I had was incredible and well worth the price of $30. On the plus side, they were embarrassed by their poor service, so they gave us free dessert and took 25% off our whole tab.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Sp1tCyVctktInlIX8lNYmA", "review_id": "hVvQ4L-JJDGf3wiN_3kEmg", "text": "What a wonderful way to spend Mother's Day! It was a delicious brunch with a wonderful spread. It was nice that we could immediately enjoy the top notch buffet and also enjoy a made to order entree. Our waiter Paul was absolutely amazing. He paid extra attention to make sure my mimosas were replaced as needed  we had our newborn, toddler and 9 year old with us so he had his hands full and he was just amazing throughout out service. Hoping  this is our new Mother's Day tradition.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EGiAtB4sgZhDdYpRkDneig", "review_id": "W06HqnH1C0_hQwlmQRzRPg", "text": "I loved everything about our evening here.  My Hubby brought me as a Mother's day gift.  Everything was amazing.  The beautiful resort really made it special.  The food was outstanding.  The service was perfect.  \n\nWe ordered the bison tar tar, and I really loved it.  The portion was huge, we couldn't finish it.  I had a martinez, it was made great! I had the short ribs with bone marrow and my Hubby had the chicken with sausage.  I loved my meal, it had so many flavors, the vanilla onions took it to another level, and the marrow, wow! I tasted my Hubby's meal and it was very good.  I would say we would chose something else next time, but it was still great.  The sausage was not that good.  We also had the chocolate dessert, I would pass on this next time. The cake was not my thing and part of the flavor wasn't what I dream of when I dream chocolate dreams :) I would love to try the apple fritters maybe.  \n\nI am excited to go back also because they give you a surprise gift you open on your next visit...  I can't wait to come back and just happy hour it, the bar was beautiful and the music was so impressive.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M1Ym_XtOXIKVtziqGP506A", "review_id": "ZVOwk6P0Y-QbOh0W_ratlA", "text": "Came here a few years ago and the food was great. Now we are back and the renovation is awesome and the food is still just as good! I recommend the risotto and the short braised ribs. If you happen to come when it's not too hot, sit outside and enjoy the beautiful landscapes that this resort offers. The outside eating area has misters to keep you cool.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c9KZoiB2PgXcSs7rC2NtLg", "review_id": "Q5Upj5PedzWLEfIpTD4MKg", "text": "We tried T Cook's during restaurant week - the menu was interesting (who wants to pay money for something they could prepare at home) and the service from the moment we arrived was excellent! If you are a \"foodie\" - this restaurant is a MUST!!! The food was \"mouthgasmic\" - the flavors were incredible - truly delicious! Our server, Robert, suggested the perfect bottle of wine and timed the arrival of our courses perfectly - he was knowledgeable and friendly - overall excellent job! The restaurant is gorgeous - very romantic, not to mention strolling the grounds of the Royal Palms is a must - BEAUTIFUL ...and very romantic! If you love fabulous food, ambiance and service this is the restaurant for you!", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "juIA7r3sXSgRx2fq1hY8NQ", "review_id": "qtmTAzyW70gJW597ox9v-w", "text": "Great dining experience. We came here for dinner during restaurant week and had their abbreviated menu. We sat outside on the patio, looking out at the courtyard.\n\n- Generous charcuterie platter\n- Lobster bisque was a revelation\n- Venison tartare was a bit underseasoned, but it was good\n- Beef tenderloin was cooked well, but not exactly memorable\n- Black cod was the best dish I've had in a while. It was served on a mix of fresh shucked corn kernels and lovely little clams.\n\nGreat romantic dinner spot. Would definitely come here again.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eSCWswopv3fZ7B8pIJtKHQ", "review_id": "Bb8ty6naxx3RN9nN7X3oUA", "text": "The food was absolutely amazing and the live band was the cherry on top!! What a great date place. This restaurant has such a nice ambience and we could not have asked for any more. And a special thank you to  Bridget L. for making our experience that much better!!", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "45V7-1r79DEG0HbuaKYIlg", "review_id": "6Umc9lXFGKM15yEsuW7eaw", "text": "*Happy Hour Review*\n(This is at the Mix Up Bar - and I will post there, too - but it seems many don't know it's separate from T. Cooks, so I am reviewing here.)\n\nThree words: Duck Confit Poutine - rich, delicious, large portion. The name says it all - and my pictures do not do it any justice!\n\nThree more words: Lobster Corn Dogs - small plate with only 3 pieces - but incredibly well prepared, delicious and hey - lobster for $5.00!?!\n\nThree more words: Half price bourbon! Two incredibly well crafted and incredibly generous Manhattans later, I was feeling no pain!\n\nOne of the best parts of PHX is the under-appreciated happy hour deals at some of our best resorts. Especially this time of year - there are great values to be had, at incredible prices!\n\nHere's the Mix Up current specials menu:\nDaily - happy hour 4-7; $5.00 cocktails, beer, wine and lite bites.\nTuesdays - Pizza & Punch $5 flatbreads, $6 signature punch cocktail of the day: 4:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.\nWomen & Whiskey Wednesdays - 1/2 price ladies bourbon night: 4:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.\nBourbon & Burgers Thursdays - $8 burger, 1/2 price bourbons: 4:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.\n\n.Can't wait to go back!", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-DRza4wuHHWfQx5HcG6qaw", "review_id": "_oFraC07-GoJ1NMmmb6PlQ", "text": "Went for Sunday brunch. We hadn't been here since the remodel and menu changes. We enjoyed it but it isn't the same as before. I didn't like the look of the buffet: less fruit, no eggs, a little less in the dessert area. On the other hand the entree selection seemed better than before. My wife had buffet only and was glad not to have had an entree. I had the steak and eggs and was happy not to have added the buffet. We were both happy with our food. The \"bottomless\" champagne kept me lubricated. Service was decent: we have had better but the place was busy. Price seemed fair considering food and beverage quality. We will be back.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sdoUvWg4Gc2HVBlIy7Yf8g", "review_id": "5YWqduWatGZOof90WlDCaw", "text": "I was accompanied by an out of town guest, last Saturday evening. Our waiter was Robert. He was so helpful to us in making our selections, and extremely attentive. We followed his recommendations and he was spot on!  We wanted two appetizers and to split the entree. We had the Beet Salad and the Corn Anglioti. Delicious!  The chef was doing a 10 oz. (Not kidding) rib eye. It was served on a bed of teeny tasty tender baby mushrooms, asparagus. Topped with a very light, almost fluffy, Bernaise (not heavy) and a bit of crab. Sprinkled around the plate were tiny, crunchy, coffee chips. So, If you took a bite of the steak (perfectly med-rare), mushrooms and coffee chips, it literally was an explosion in your mouth!  Such complimentary components that really worked. The chef even divided up the plate, including the steak, for sharing.  I could not finish my half, much to the delight of my friend. He was happy to finish.  To end, we had 3 scoops of their homemade ice cream, creatively served in a rectangular dish, with a thick slice of ice to fit the dish. Scoops were placed on the ice piece!  Loved it!  This place is classically Scottsdale, enveloped by the spectacular Royal Palms Resort. A leisurely meal in a truly beautiful setting.  My friend was impressed.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Kmu4uSt7-wIKlL5gEP3LgQ", "review_id": "x5-2HPJNsxlCCHKA3xYO5g", "text": "Dinner review: I've heard great things about t cooks for years, and finally had the chance to make it for dinner. Food was excellent - beautiful menu (options), unique presentation and overall, delicious. Prices are 'typical' for an upscale resort restaurant, not overpriced. Service was great, but not excellent. Ambience is unique and romantic, great location.", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uOtjk6DM8rjQbpnxu40AEA", "review_id": "0sC9w8xiTxU1wTWRDVocgg", "text": "Customer service here as in the whole of Royal Palms is nearly through the roof great, at times even bordering on obsequious. Service was not quite excellent, but it's really great. Had dinner here and ordered tasting menu ($40) and accompanying libations ($20). The tenderloin was pretty much the best tenderloin I've ever eaten. The beet salad was delicious and the cheesecake was thick and creamy. My bf had the antelope (!!) which he thought was great, cooked to perfection, tender and tasty.The accompanying drinks were interesting and fun, but I'm not a big drinker so I reached my limit pretty early. \n\nI don't know about y'all who are complaining about portion sizes, portions are normal-sized and VERY filling. If you're used to strapping on the feedbag at a buffet, then you may be disappointed, but the bf was happily full and I left STUFFED and quite happy. \n\nI highly recommend!", "business_id": "fVgrpVyp-nPLTac9YIjTug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "fNhsnn8FGF_0J1DkjXAJwQ", "text": "When I was still a 'burbs baby working at the neighborhood mall - I thought Einstein's was the bomb.  I thought they had the best bagels in the world.  I thought it was sooo cool that I could get a salad and a coffee drink at the same time.  The one that was between my house and my mall had this awesome big solid wood table that could sit 6 easily and it was my favorite thing in the world to hang out at that table w/ my bagel, random coffee drink and the newspaper spread all over the place.  \n\nHere's the thing.  I didn't know any better.  I wasn't wrong to like what I liked - but I was wrong to think they were quite as great as they were.  What did I know about independent coffee shops?  I should have realized that the black and white photos all over the place were just as corporate as the faux-antique newspaper crap all over the inside of the neighborhood Subway.  But they were in frames and somehow that made them different.  \n\nAs I've gone new places and tried new things, I've still occasionally eaten at an Einsteins.  Folks bring bagels into the office.  I'm looking for a better than drive through salad in a hurry and it's nearby.  And it's never been \"bad\".  Problem is, it hadn't been really great either.  It's fine.  It totally gives you what you order.  But nothing more.  \n\nI went to one recently and found that it's menu had again almost completely changed since I'd been in last.  I ordered a chicken sandwich and an iced tea.  I chose a Caesar salad as my side.  Salad = 1/1/2 stars.   Not good. Sandwich was 3 stars.  Totally just ok and nothing more.  Interesting flavor - but quickly forgettable.  I do like their green tea.  But for almost $9 for a sandwich and an iced tea I found myself thinking about how much better I could have done.  \n\nBagels for the office - fine.  Go for it.  They'll even pre-cut them which I think is a great option.  And they almost always have my fav (pumpernickel) available which gives them bonus points.  But for lunch?  Unless you're really having a very specific craving that, for some bizarre reason, only they can fill - keep driving.", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "oUvMuCWlEwtXuT0aFPSUHw", "text": "Thank God for Einstein's. The weekend morning blues are quickly abated by their creamy cheesy goodness. Bagels are often warm and fresh, especially on those weekend mornings when traffic at the store is heavy and turnover is high. \n\nCompared with the real deal in NYC or even some of its independent counterparts around Phoenix, it can't keep up. But, purely for reasons of convenience and accessibility, these pretty good bagels and sandwiches are fantastic.", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5M96qhf3kE9D6hUl97xTGw", "review_id": "DZrqoT3osdWQxkVQ3itqSg", "text": "I like their coffee.  I believe it is some of the best for a corporate joint, but...\n\nThe quality of workers has declined since school started back up.  I hate to say it, but the black guy and the creepy-looking old guy just don't cut it, especially when there is no one there at 2 in the afternoon and they can't get my order of a single bagel with schmear right.  I'll wait until they get more help or school gets out again.\n\nEdit: They have cleaned up service a bit.  Haven't had a single problem in several months.", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hnirQYfI4cjrzSMENyQTWw", "review_id": "xMJ2PksGSloWBpZlo3udnw", "text": "Hooray for this place finally getting it's S*** together!\n\nMy husband and I have come here for some two years. We always stop buy before we hike the nearby Camelback Mountain. And each time, they screw something up. Usually, there's a huge line and, even though we ask for our bagels DOUBLE toasted, they fail to toast them AT ALL. Seriously. Every. Freaking.Time.\n\nLast weekend, we can here. There was no line. And, lo and behold, they toasted our bagels perfectly. They put the right cream cheese on. And the bathrooms didn't smell. Awesome.\nKeep it up, Einstein's.", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "8vbXs78-MG6-P0fDP-uhhw", "text": "Get the asiago cheese bagel with sun-dried tomato cream cheese!!!!!!!!!", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "esomNneHvsEv91MmraM5ug", "review_id": "JQD_rCtmoOekuFgPMn5OyQ", "text": "Agree with @Joel L. and everything he said...\nThis goes for all the EBs I've been to! \nThere is nothing fantastic about EB. Decent? yes! Fantastic? Not so much. Overpriced? Absolutely!\nI do have to say though that I really like the whipped cream cheese.\nI'd probably give more stars if EVERYTHING was a bit cheaper....", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Iycf9KNRhxvR187Qu2zZHg", "review_id": "qdnNebo4Vh90wRPZea3maw", "text": "Had a coupon for a free bagel and shmear from facebook so went in for my usual sun dried tomato bagel toasted with plain cream cheese.  I swallowed it down with a lemonade.  The bagels here are always pretty good and the breakfast sandwiches are good too.", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "O3AETerk0-WllaaSsmknDA", "text": "Love that they have the dozen to go bagels ready and boxed.  Ran in and ran out and back to the office to feed the team!", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "tRjlv6BU_OSn5WIn0VJl7Q", "text": "This place has the worst coffee ever, and their mass produced and over priced bagels aren't much better. I spent $6 on a bagel, cream cheese, and a coffee. Nope, not worth it. Not at all. Especially since their coffee tastes like watered down crap.", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Iycf9KNRhxvR187Qu2zZHg", "review_id": "ugDLMs3v558JYwt6fmY20Q", "text": "Went in today for a bagel an cream cheese. I used to always get a sun dried tomato bagel and today I found out it's discontinued. :( I will not be coming back anymore.", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7o7MF9B9lxcWupE8jiLOaQ", "review_id": "r5bdVjN1rpCYn0rSt7Oh9A", "text": "I generally enjoy eating at Einstein's. It's a good tasting, quick, and fairly priced meal. The shmears are good, the bagels are fresh, and the sandwiches are filling. So, I must let you know this review applies only to this Einstein's.\n\nI've come here quite a few times, but finally decided to write a review because I'm sick of the mistakes - it needs to be said. At any fast(ish) food restaurant, there is always an expectation of some mistakes being made on your food. But when those mistakes are continually made and cost you extra money...you start getting fed up.\n\nI've had certain staff members screw up my order every time they make it. This is very frustrating, especially when you order cream-cheese (at something like $1.50 extra..which is kinda ridiculous in the first place) and you don't get it with your food, it's infuriating. When you often get your food to go, you don't realize until you reach your destination and it is too late by then. You always have to check your order after leaving Taco Bell, but I thought Einsteins was a little higher than that - apparently not this one.\n\nHowever, there is one shining star - Cathrin. If everybody made your order as quickly or perfectly as her, this place would be getting a much higher rating from me.\n\nSo, if you are going to this location, I warn you. Some of the employees don't pay attention.", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F3slVCSkCvytxat4Trw3jw", "review_id": "74itj9az8k89zAGypfX4dg", "text": "Einsteins in general has mediocre bagels at best, and their \"schmears\" appear to be highly processed.  I've generally given up on Einsteins all together because because their food has really taken a nose dive, as has the service.  I stopped by this location recently because I was driving by and in a hurry, and wanted a bagel (they're supposed be a bagel store after all!).  First, no salt bagels.  Aren't salt bagels one of the standards?  Second, I ordered my bagel with cream cheese (cream cheese being a $1.50 option) to go and that was my real mistake.  Whoever made the bagel didn't even manage to slice all the way through the bagel and put an amount of cream cheese approximately equivalent to a pat of butter on one-half of the bagel.  The other half was basically dry.  Unbelievable.  Needless to say, I was pretty annoyed when I got to work and opened up my bagel.  Stick to any of the local bagel joints like Chompies or Kashmans - they have much better bagels, and they will dump a brick of cream cheese on them for you.", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "z1c8uQv7tfgrP4-sVggbTA", "review_id": "Y7hx-fgIeZcoZ-r34z9ljQ", "text": "I'm a big fan of Einstein Bros Bagels, and I'd probably visit every morning if one was a bit closer to my house. But when did it become so pricey? Einstein was an old college hangout, and I had very little money back then. So why is it that, now, when I'm a filthy rich public school teacher, breakfast here is emptying my wallet?", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qcofqWgRQtXRtoDlcBp3IA", "review_id": "cTr-vEHD6R9mNbrmDuwCSg", "text": "Looks like they have a new menu. The line is long at times. Service is fast once I was able to order.", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zcSzK5KQmnsyg0umeezTYg", "review_id": "TUVpzRRGEMb8n21K-zzMlg", "text": "Overall very average. The service was slow. We asked about our order and they had skipped right over it. The half and half is always empty and we typically need to ask for it to be filled. There seem to be a lot of people on staff but still very very slow.   Their prices seem high for the product that you receive.", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zcSzK5KQmnsyg0umeezTYg", "review_id": "6GakQicFV0HowxY3Amhv5Q", "text": "Again, out of creamer for the coffee.", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DI1wmnA_Pg9mycZV84_syw", "review_id": "GkCRCLZeFUSLky1A6LkmRw", "text": "I am new to the area. And Einstein Bros is not in Cincinnati as far as I know. Before this I have only had it once in DC and liked it. But they have pretzel bagels. And pretzel bagels are my favorite kind. It takes the best of both worlds, the pretzel world and the bagel one. And I love their cream cheese. It is light and fluffy. Plus it actually fills me up. As far as service and other conditions of the place. Eh I never been too bothered to notice. The guy who takes my orders now remembers my name, which is a nice touch.", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eshIqohS-9FMLdKOhTr2Ng", "review_id": "6b_drzOjejb4U1-Lr2i2Hg", "text": "I just came in for an OJ and one of their fruit cups, I was in a deep craving of fruits and this was the closest spot to me that Thursday that offered such small craving to-go. The service was okay/good. Could have been better.", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q_EnzoEIHLqmsGIQMIuyjQ", "review_id": "wmQIlIPLIFrspFpetMm0Ag", "text": "Great service staff, delicious bagels, and saliva inducing coffee aroma.  Easy to eat healthy here with the bagel thins and tons of veggies.", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q6FaSZpCtVv7PXECwDL1bg", "review_id": "sY2ZhdQlkkMUTKdJTDDV6g", "text": "Easy parking, served immediately, enjoyed my bagel and tasty coffee, plenty of seating, and clean tables. No complaints.", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4D4UzEOu-QG4-jkyfynhPQ", "review_id": "cvFnaibZMr2vhiSQwTHz8Q", "text": "Einstein is a great establishment and the bagels are great\nMy last visit was a nice one as I stopped in for a light lunch\nThe cashier was very friendly and helpful as I had a hard time making up my mind\nI ended up choosing the deli sandwich on a wheat bagel and I also got a fruit cup and some tea...\nMy bagel sanny turned out to be very yummy and got a ton of likes on instagram\n:)\nIt was very clean and just calm inside of Einstein on this lovely Sunday morning", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nNr4hEet7h43szkdIwaXRg", "review_id": "Z-vc1o8z_GcnafTUobCFyA", "text": "My son likes to go there for poppers on the weekend.  His second choice is the chocolate chip coffee cake.  This is the second weekend in a row that they have been out of both.   The first time, I thought it was a fluke.  Two weekends in a row is a trend.  If you run out of something daily, make more of it.  Obviously, there's now more of a demand for both of these.  You can make more of them to meet the demand or don't and demand will go down from people like me not coming back to your store.  Dunkin Doughnuts, here we come again!", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ja4Om3aAXl1wQJXqXhH5Kw", "review_id": "QQ5xU-DoKX7289ClojcpVA", "text": "Ordered their new Turkey Cranberry panini without bacon, and I got one spinach leaf, a dab of cranberry sauce and a mediocre turkey lunch meat slice for $8... Not worth it. Very disappointed. Good orange juice though.", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ru9-V2yO813OLwhLrhzHcA", "review_id": "UafbyYAMP-qQlSHCFt7c9w", "text": "I LOVE Einstein bagels. A LOT. Bet bagels I have had. We live right by this location and go there often but today was my last time I will go to this specific one. It is so dirty. I will give them a break that yes it was Presidents' Day so they were probably busy ... But there was trash on every table, all over the floor, the coffee bar area was disgusting, and the last straw was the gross bathroom. You can tell it had not been cleaned in months. There was so much grime on the sink and the paper towel dispenser I was majorly grossed out. It makes me wonder how clean the kitchen area really was. My order was wrong which Happens no big deal... On top of that I have never had good customer service there- next time I will drive the extra 10 minutes out of my way to the location on Tatum and shea's- they're always friendly and it's very clean there.", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yHmy_aopEUZk_OqdAE9KUQ", "review_id": "DuGE4tU7bkdILGiguNOSnw", "text": "Very nice store!! This is the largest Einstein's I've been too and I really like it! There is plenty of room to wait for your food and also to dine in. Food was amazing as always. The staff were very nice and friendly and the store itself was very clean. This is the closest Einstein's to me and I will absolutely visit again!", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zAWtQH-UoiYXdACqnuoFPA", "review_id": "li7AfPe9AJtKq3DnzfsELw", "text": "This store is in a great location.  They do a good job moving the customers through the line.\n\nEach time I have ordered the food has been great. Very good quick and affordable breakfast place.", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4BzXFxlCUhJiIjR0dRxnEA", "review_id": "QH-CJC2OA6Rb00gBtQOQQw", "text": "This Einsteins is always kicking. They do a good job of getting through the lines that happen prior to 10. The manager is very present and interacts with the customers frequently. They offer free wifi and don't mind if you hang out for awhile. The only opportunity would be cleaning. It is not always kept up after the morning rush.", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kSyETvyqGhEVwNWbCrIX7Q", "review_id": "QyUpwIniMLHA1dIFhZtaSQ", "text": "Girl at front counter was in a very bad mood didn't even say hi....  dirty and rude.. last time I'm coming here", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4Lk3FCzbeYcehBq38RmTyw", "review_id": "mcbAwQK5d7ZHh1g3Uur86Q", "text": "My daughter and I had a yummy breakfast. Fast service. Coffee is delicious. Bagel skinny sandwiches were good.", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K9JUxxK35oaimIth0PZF8A", "review_id": "RywKtvzMU0XUBv_zZOilsw", "text": "I went there last week for breakfast. I left with a burnt bagels and a watered down latte. The employees don't take any pride in their product. I sent my comments into corporate and they didn't reply. Overall no body cares. They've lost a customer. I would recommend either Starbucks which is across the street or Wildflower Bakery. I always get great service and good food at both locations.", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7kqDsQGew16GwrttQUf32Q", "review_id": "_V0QGuqm2BQTSVYPEi16Sg", "text": "I waited 20 minutes for my asiago bagel and I was the only one in the dining area  but they forgot about it and burned my bagel. Service is terrible.", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CuEGGquUDcY_GJmyv9swTg", "review_id": "DgURn8OGX8T1vQejkCXDkQ", "text": ".", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "xZvRLPJ1ixhFVomkXSfXAw", "review_id": "mWLG4dXhgldMCGBC_gHDcA", "text": "Servers are friendly here and the fries are always fresh and crisp.\n\nThe best thing about this MCD's is Mimi, their 88 year old worker. She always remembers me and others and gives us a grandmotherly hug. I wish I had her spunk and energy. A hard worker and such a sweetheart! \n\n5 stars to Mimi!", "business_id": "N-gqIeVDebI3qgwxf1jMcw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "wdTRe0uE26q-WctUe8klKw", "text": "I haven't eaten food from McDonald's in years, but I've stopped by this Mickey D's location several times recently for their ice cream cones... \n\n$1.64 for two ice cream cones... you can't beat that!  And they are reduced-fat too!\n\nFor those that want something fancier, they also offer McFlurries (the McDonalds version of DQ Blizzards) with toppings such as oreo cookies, M&M's and Rolos, and sundaes with hot fudge, hot caramel, and strawberry.  \n\nAs their slogan goes, \"I'm lovin' it!\"", "business_id": "N-gqIeVDebI3qgwxf1jMcw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u-IdKmC7u9AFlypEPi_16g", "review_id": "eV6WFvOq8DSeVLRmQCIqFA", "text": "don't get me wrong mcDonalds is good but at specific locations it varies this is one of them i ordered drive thru for me and my lil one and well we got food poisoning next day we at first said cant be McDonalds but that was one of the last things we ate the prior day i hate to type this but watch out for sure", "business_id": "N-gqIeVDebI3qgwxf1jMcw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jrx1fLr5JdqgHdIfMT7wag", "review_id": "Bj-25XbMCyxrROR3GeXBpw", "text": "20 McNuggets for under $5. When I crave a McDonald's cheeseburger, only a McDonald's cheeseburger will do. A life long staple.", "business_id": "N-gqIeVDebI3qgwxf1jMcw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HpxGTDm60d9JapjN36JFSQ", "review_id": "YFC0JmM0U1Nu1g6H9AV16A", "text": "This particular McDonald's is actually decent. The cashiers sometimes have a hard time understanding English but usually get my order correct. And I usually only wait an average of seven minutes for my order to be ready.", "business_id": "N-gqIeVDebI3qgwxf1jMcw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zAWtQH-UoiYXdACqnuoFPA", "review_id": "dY0zfniCb3pjNYbXN3AV_A", "text": "I always drive thru. Usually I get an ice cream of some sort. The ice cream is great.\n\nI can't say much for the food but the breakfast can be great. I like their cafe drinks. \n\nAll in all I'm happy with this location.", "business_id": "N-gqIeVDebI3qgwxf1jMcw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FotryrraSq3tubHJCFiVWg", "review_id": "SWD_sEbW-rpDyP8L2Vz68g", "text": "Great service. Very smart and friendly staff. The manager and his team are the real deal.", "business_id": "AGnIn5fNTniUa1x9XdqCvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LABKzJqIEuzXmmik8AUi8g", "review_id": "9KoILzM2cP8PeSNYOzpgrg", "text": "I would give them 3 stars because they have very helpful staff and try to answer all your issues. The problem is that their supplies are not inexpensive and they often try to sell you stuff that surmounts to really just colored water, like water clarifier. Just try to buy the basics when you go there and don't buy into the hype of all the different chemicals they will try to sell you.", "business_id": "AGnIn5fNTniUa1x9XdqCvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V57A-7ju0putpft_xfGguw", "review_id": "PcHKSLjjlE5xZuXkjK-sHw", "text": "First, this store has moved to a nearby location, SW corner of 44th and Thomas near Starbucks.\n\nService is excellent. The employees are very knowledgeable and really seem to care about your specific pool issues. I tend to trust their advice and follow it. I never feel like they pushed \"snake oil\" on me. One cool thing is that they keep a computer record of your pool and water information.\n\nThe only drawback is that sometimes the wait can be long to get service. I think that's a byproduct of them providing good, personalized service to each customer so I'm not going to knock off a star for that. They might consider hiring an additional *well trained* employee during the busy summer months.\n\nThere really aren't many other pool store options in Phoenix so they have a bit of a captive audience. They could just rest on that fact and provide poor service but they don't. I don't feel like I'm getting gouged by their prices either. I don't enjoy spending money on pool chemicals though. Again, I don't have a frame of reference since there aren't really any other major pool stores around.\n\nI've been using this location (the old one and the new one) for years. I'm satisfied and will continue to use them at this location.", "business_id": "AGnIn5fNTniUa1x9XdqCvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "i-irTdF9JerNf0hG64EpEg", "review_id": "KbAmsTJura8v2KDcnigI5Q", "text": "This is in the big shopping plaza on 44th and Thomas. If you live in Arcadia, chances are you've shopped at Arcadia Crossings and you might have seen signs all over the parking lot: \"$5 watch batteries\". I saw those signs for about 3 months and still neglected to break out a Lincoln and get my battery fixed. \n\nFinally the stars aligned and I had my watch with me and a few minutes of free time. The store owner Jenny was helping a customer who magically kept pulling watches that needed new batteries out of his jacket (in July mind you) asking if she could fix them. No worries, I browsed though the Arcadia News which had a stack of their newspapers there. \n\nOnce Jenny was able to help it only took a minute for her to fix the battery and have my watch ticking again like new. They charge a couple bucks for the install so with tax $10.29.  What I did like about the place is when talking with the owner, I found out they have been around for years, back when there was a big mall where the Wal-Mart sits today a couple blocks down the road.\n\nHer and I'm guessing husband had a small cart at the mall and ran everything. When the mall closed and the big shopping center was opening up, they made the move. I didn't buy any jewelry that day, but any small business open for over 25 years in the same neighborhood should tell you something. \n\nIf anything they are worth a visit on your list of stores to check out and if you can't find anything you like, go over to Costco and get a hot dog and soda. If you need a watch battery replaced, be sure to visit these guys!", "business_id": "OZsTJTWehiVTimQjcZ42aA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uK4puAO7FvLe1j09nl6MiA", "review_id": "xWgfv5i4MDm3LjL7q903ZQ", "text": "ZERO stars. I brought my $600 Swiss army watch in as I needed to have a number placed back on the dial after a drop. Should have been a quick, cheap job. I jut picked it up and it looks like crap. There is excess glue all around the numbers, which they say \"I have to live with\". As I was making my case with the Asian lady who owned the place, one of the other workers was snickering in the background. \n\nNot only that, this simple job took 3 weeks to complete as they had to send it to California to fix because they did not have to tools to put the watch back together. Worst of all, the crown/pin was not attached properly and is loose. This place needs to be put out of business. \n\nBottom line, Do not trust them with your jewelry even for seemingly simple jobs.", "business_id": "OZsTJTWehiVTimQjcZ42aA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5M96qhf3kE9D6hUl97xTGw", "review_id": "Zh3owhvfSVY_O21MpRa3aQ", "text": "Of all the Schlotzsky's in the Valley, I like this one the best.  Don't know if it's location or franchisee or what, but their prices are cheaper and always delivers a good sandwich.  Nothing beats the balsamic and hot sauce they have on the side.  The Original is great and the Reuben ain't half-bad either!", "business_id": "2dJ_UPPCpcjo5JeYPnjaYw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "meuqHEjGCmrO3zDlr6OU7w", "review_id": "1_v3UafnWnKXklsLrWfRBw", "text": "I met an associate here at this location for a light snack. (his suggestion)\n\nSchlotzsky's Deli is typical of order up at the counter or call in and pick up your food place.  There is indoor and outdoor seating and the setting is somewhat busy in appearance.  The kind of place to pick up something to bite on quick and get moving.  Location is very central to Phoenix Proper  and while you are there ordering or snacking, there are several internet stations set up to go onto the World Wide Web if that is your desire. \nI didn't care much for what I had ordered (Toasted---Turkey & Guacamole\nSmoked turkey breast and guacamole with red onion, lettuce and tomato on toasted Wheat bread. Contains milk, soybeans and wheat.)  I guess I just don't care for toasted sandwiches(personal preference---same feeling about any Quiznos sandwiches!)  This was my first visit to this deli...I'm pretty sure it will be my last, I found the place boring.\n\nI give it one star for location, one for the internet access, and one for outdoor seating.---The rest?---Well, you fill in the blanks!", "business_id": "2dJ_UPPCpcjo5JeYPnjaYw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "75NhZ5Wf1UN7o7v1UsnfdA", "text": "I really love their sourdough bread. I get the veggie on sourdough and really love the taste.\n\nDrive through line is a little long and sometimes the bread hurts the top of my mouth, but this is my favorite fast food place.\n\nOH.. the pizza is great too! I always get cheese with jalapenos. The bread they use for the crust rules. \n\nIndoor and outdoor seating. Staff does not speak English very well, but I have never had an issue with my order. Been there at least ten times.", "business_id": "2dJ_UPPCpcjo5JeYPnjaYw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "IHjgaNTxOyKWlZ4yBDD1rw", "text": "This plaza is always packed around lunch time. I try to get here before 11:30am to avoid the lunch RUSH. This Schlotzsky's is clean, employees are nice, and they have food to you pretty quickly. \n\nMy favie is the sourdough angus pastrami & swiss. SO good. And the pizza meal deal for lunch is a great choice too.", "business_id": "2dJ_UPPCpcjo5JeYPnjaYw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hb49IsEZltm85wLz3uMrmw", "review_id": "LKj_w5M3-h5swQMAQzuxsw", "text": "I have been eating at this Scholotzsky's now for over 5 years. I have never Yelped for them so since I had lunch there today I thought it was about time! There customer service is awesome. The Original sandwich and the turkey breast sandwich are my two absolute favorites here. There sourdough bread is baked fresh daily and is very good. The molasses wheat bread is also good if you are in to avoiding white flour.  I am a big sandwich junkie when it comes to lunch when I am working. I work 15 minutes away from this place but it is worth the drive to have one of there delicious sandwiches. The medium sandwich is equivalent to a large in my opinion. I always get the small since I am a female and find the medium to be too much. You guys out there could better finish the medium. Then there large sandwich is for those who have a serious appetite and seem to have skipped breakfast. This place does get very busy between 11:30-1 inside. I mostly go through the drive-thru since it is much faster in getting your meal. If you have not tried them check them out you will not be disappointed.", "business_id": "2dJ_UPPCpcjo5JeYPnjaYw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "X_kPh3nt0AJPNPHye2rTlA", "review_id": "SuMtO1lHDcv4nEB-DxehEA", "text": "I would just like to say that I love the \"Original\" Sandwich with no olives or mustard and their garlic sauce on the side...how could you go wrong?  They have really good baked potato soup too!  The bread is all fresh and warm!  And of course you cannot forget the Cinnabon cinnamon rolls!  YUMMMMMMMMMM!!!!  The manager here is awesome.  My office uses this place for lunch sometimes and once I forgot one thing and he was soooooooooooooo nice and got me what I needed and even gave me a free sandwich for the next time.  He even gave me a packet of their orange spice chai tea because I love it so much.  Their pizza is good too!  I like that there is a pesto sauce on it!  It's great for a quick lunch...they have a drive through and have awesome Jalepeno chips!", "business_id": "2dJ_UPPCpcjo5JeYPnjaYw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LXWAXIeYFIdgd2JVPF-9qA", "review_id": "KRlsa4eZutYjbu_O842gfg", "text": "I was driving around and wanted to get something to eat and stumbled a crossed this Schlotzsky's Deli... I had not been to one in years so I had to stop I entered to a really friendly staff I looked over the menu and went with the Medium beef & cheese on Sourdough... I rate the experience as followed.\n\nMedium Beef & Cheese - B +\n\nI really enjoyed the meal it was a good sandwich I will be back for sure.", "business_id": "2dJ_UPPCpcjo5JeYPnjaYw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jDIloYYv47DJx8S2xQYsyQ", "review_id": "OI7d_gjSPdljXyFH4LtYIQ", "text": "Not overly impressed. I stopped in with some colleagues while on business in the Phoenix area. I'm trying to limit my meat intake and opted for the veggie sandwich. Major disappointment! I essentially got shredded iceberg lettuce and tomato with some herb spread and a slice of cheese. I think that if a restaurant is going to put out a vegetarian selection they should be a little more serious than lettuce and tomato. Mushrooms, cucumber, romaine instead of iceberg, bell peppers, spinach and avocado are all good options.\n\nI will say that the chips were great and the smell of Cinnabon in the place was divine.", "business_id": "2dJ_UPPCpcjo5JeYPnjaYw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9SZBVZ-mxebOVa1BlWFtWw", "review_id": "XVSA6okIb6NViKg24XniHw", "text": "A big fat FAIL to this Schlotzsky's location!!!! Had a dentist appointment and wanted to grab something to eat back at my desk at work.  Just went through the drive-thru and ordered my usual.  Turkey Bacon Club...everything cold EXCEPT the meat and cheese...on jalapeno bread.  \n\nThey totally f-ed up my order.  I got bread, meat, and cheese.  No lettuce, tomato, or mayo.  Dry sandwich.   What part of I want everything cold...except the meat and cheese did they not flipping understand?!  Oh and apparently when you say you want jalapeno bread...that in their mind means sourdough.  Nothing like eating a dry sandwich. \n\nNever going back to this location (though its right around the corner from my house).  \n\nShould have stopped by the one across the street from work.", "business_id": "2dJ_UPPCpcjo5JeYPnjaYw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ywL2oO4CzevHg8lR7IqEzQ", "review_id": "oItCTrcAXLJS6HHlBXHJqQ", "text": "I'm not sure why there are so many negative reviews on here. This is a pretty typical schlotzskys location. good fresh bread and sandwiches, clean dining area, friendly staff. Parking is easy and service is fast. Great for a lunch or quick snack.", "business_id": "2dJ_UPPCpcjo5JeYPnjaYw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gmr1F-8sjzNns30aK2nXkQ", "review_id": "O_0Rquly-TU9iy4g5H9Zsw", "text": "I came here with my wife and child on a fun day trip to the zoo. The food was exactly what I remembered from like 7 years ago which was the last time I had it. I gave no complaints about the food but the cashier was was lost. I wouldn't be surprised if he was high. I didn't think it was humanly possible but I think he got dumber while I was at the restaurant.  If I were the manager of this establishment I would remove him from the eye of the paying public.", "business_id": "2dJ_UPPCpcjo5JeYPnjaYw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DpOv_1zYd7e40vYHlSaPIg", "review_id": "GQBpYrcrVJzMFIhj_RStfA", "text": "A big fat FAIL to this Schlotzsky's location!!!! .\nI went to order something for my office and did so online. but for some reason the company they use for group orders some how some way got messed up. so Schlotzsy's never had my order. So after almost an hour of waiting I  called them and they  didn't even have my order. so they took it and an hour later we got the food. Then the next day I get a phone call saying i did something wrong and could i fix it so they can get there money. So i tried and it kept  kicking me  for some reason so now not only do they want there money they wont me to take time out of my work day to come down and pay for it at the store. Really!?!  I tell you customer care and service right out the window. I will never ever order from this location again!", "business_id": "2dJ_UPPCpcjo5JeYPnjaYw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M_0dv7Zwsw3dE2o_EoHFOQ", "review_id": "q2pX94gNkq4e0ekMBER1hQ", "text": "I have been a customer at numerous Schlotzsky's locations throughout the valley.  Prior to this experience I would have rated them overall as a 4.  At this particular location I experienced dirty conditions in the dining room and bathroom, an incorrect order, slow service and incompetent counter staff.  Fortunately the sandwich was still tasty and I discovered the order mistake before leaving.  I would skip this location.", "business_id": "2dJ_UPPCpcjo5JeYPnjaYw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Iycf9KNRhxvR187Qu2zZHg", "review_id": "Ja5aTSoyDr3iCG0BF4Pqfg", "text": "Holly is one of the few people I've been to in this town that can cut my fade like it is supposed to be done.  I have had so many people try to high and tight my hair or just unable to get the fade properly.  Great Clips is very reasonable for price as well as I am in every two weeks to keep my hair short.", "business_id": "PslSrdROrxRbSAPH2eHemQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iIoHwi9Py23KO7CbZKN8PA", "review_id": "K9E9Ojn2UYYdOdip8t3p3A", "text": "Unless you get Holly to cut your hair avoid this location at all cost. She seems to be the only person in the entire place that understands she is supposed to listen to what the customer wants. \n\nI recently got my haircut there from someone other than Holly and was absolutely butchered, easily the worst haircut of my life. Not only did the \"stylist\" not listen to what I wanted but she was borderline argumentative. \n\nIn short, if you walk into this location looking to get a haircut and Holly isn't there, just turn around and walk out.", "business_id": "PslSrdROrxRbSAPH2eHemQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pABc641OSh-3QANyWPdu7Q", "review_id": "ttAODe3FCkiVi5HEZFJvIQ", "text": "Usually i only get my hair done by my mom (she went to beauty school) because she is the only person that seems to know how to layer my hair and listen to what I want.  This place was the first place I got a haircut from someone other then my mom.  The first cut wasn't too bad, that's why I decided to go there again...BIG MISTAKE.  I got a different stylist that didn't seem to want to listen to what I wanted and would make me feel insecure about what I wanted by constantly saying...\"oh reallyyy?\" when I wanted to make a change to what he was doing.  I seemed to get him on his off day because he was too busy complaining about all his other cuatomers that day then listening to me and focusing on my hair.  I usually give it about a week or two to really judge if i like the cut or not, but this time it only took till I got home and noticed all my uneven ends!  I had to cut them off myself. I dont think Ill ever go to a great clips again.", "business_id": "PslSrdROrxRbSAPH2eHemQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fbeHfeZ6mKTIbUHZ0vMbow", "review_id": "4zCYbmKXDUnalCmGmBlSqA", "text": "I believe her name is Shannon or Sharon not quite sure but if you can avoid her do so by all means she extremely rude. I should of known that by the way she checked me in typically you walk in they check you in ASAP I come in and wait at the counter for 2 minutes or so after she greets me waiting for her to check me in once checked in she tells me it'll be a moment or two so take a seat. After she cleans her area I'm called up next during the haircut she ask me what I do after telling her I work for a financial firm I can see her roll her eyes in the mirror. After a few minutes into the haircut I request she doesn't shave my beard jokingly I say for insulation purposes she follows up by asking if I want the hair in my ear shaved or should she leave it for insulation purposes. I also requested to not trim the hair on top of just the back and sides, did she listen? Of course not. \n\nThe absolute worse haircut I've had at this establishment.", "business_id": "PslSrdROrxRbSAPH2eHemQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DghMl81bONCh5ELnrgn4Fw", "review_id": "90caIV2sKRDT4DSmC1YzXQ", "text": "With all the negative reviews on Yelp about this location, I have to admit I went in expecting to not even be acknowledged even though the on line check in stated no waiting time @ 2P on a Wednesday. But to my surprise, a friendly face did greet me as soon as I walked in. She chopped my hair exactly how I wanted it. My chunky over grown home slashed bangs were no longer a mess and soon my one length hair was styled beautifully with layers. I am 6\" lighter and loving it. I would definitely come back without hesitation.", "business_id": "PslSrdROrxRbSAPH2eHemQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gzJpPaHN-NXBkAZcZri3hw", "review_id": "xxhBrcr71GHhNPg4kpoi0A", "text": "Neat! I got my hair washed here almost two weeks ago. Yes, it's come to that. I have people wash it for me. (It's eeeeassier when you're on walking sticks.) I figured, \"Hey, six bucks. Why not?\"\n\nI walked in (ha), my taxi driver left .... and *then* I learned, on a chilly fall day, that blow drying my hair would run $45. (My hair goes past my shoulders.) I didn't want it styled. Just dry. As in \"not sopping wet\". I figured I would have to pay another ten bucks or so. But not a full blow out price. I also was not in need (or have any interest) in getting a hair cut here.\n\nAsking to self blow dry (an option back home in New York) was also a no. I was told to hold a blow dryer in a salon requires a license.\n\nOoook.\n\nAll was not lost however. The nice ladies here later realized my predicament and worked me a favor. They let me sit under the big old air dryer. The kind you use when you're getting highlights. \n\nThat was pretty sweet!\n\nI have to say my hair wash was one of the most luxurious washes I've had in ages. So much so I purchased the shampoo/conditioner.\n\nI didn't catch the name of the super duper woman who washed my hair. But she's a doll. Pixie hair cut. Blond. Nicest woman ever!", "business_id": "PslSrdROrxRbSAPH2eHemQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_TS3aQ5wSe_JEjOjXe3WJg", "review_id": "3rHjpWcjz5KjMQK3N-iIUg", "text": "These girls that work there are so bitchy. They were so mean to my son. So unwelcoming! I will never ever bring my family there again! I thought they can manage a trim, a fade. It's not some high fashion salon! It's a cheap hair cut place! These girls need to go back to Cosmotology!", "business_id": "PslSrdROrxRbSAPH2eHemQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 8, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "hFtlFksrcLaWHGPNa6SmeA", "review_id": "m_UOx9Uf3ujpuh3DGYSg1w", "text": "WOW, not what i was expecting. I never go into Ross bc usually they are so gross... but last night I found out they're open until 9:30 and I needed a new pillow so i got out my pepper spray and made my way in.\n\nI should probably only be giving this place 3 stars because the line was long and tags were missing on several people's items so people had to keep waiting for price checks. BUT they definitely earned that 4th star bc it was clean and organized. \n\n My guess is that they just did a complete organization and cleaning of the store and tags got lost in the process. I can put up with that if it means having a great Ross!  \n\nthis was seriously an organized ross- i've never seen that happen. And everything was displayed nicely?! What?! \n\nI went in for a new pillow and left w a mothers day present, a sweet vase, the coolest hanging tea light holder, a shirt, and ralph lauren pillow. \n\nhow much did i spend? $35. \n\ndid I feel dirty and ghetto after I left? nope. \n\nHive fives and thumbs up for this location of Ross", "business_id": "yLJeaZrH826Udsh_G8ZP2w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5q_h6Uir_bow-rDIjFfr6A", "review_id": "RPtftG_Upjg_StveLrkDBQ", "text": "I really wanted to be the first to spread the word that this Ross is the best discount store I have EVER been in.  Damn you, Samantha O.!\n\nI went in today and probably spent about an hour looking around.  I could NOT believe how well organized and attractive it was.  I had to hold myself back from buying everything that I wanted!!  No kidding.\n\nIf you need anything for the house, check out this Ross first.  They have so much stuff for the kitchen, it's unbelievable.  The prices were as good as they get.  They had the best selection of high quality cookie sheets and cutting boards, all for ten bucks or less!  They also had lots of silverware, knives, and dishes.\n\nAs far as clothes are concerned, it looked like their women's section was a lot better stocked than the men's.  I did take note that they had about a thousand bra's.  Just FYI ladies - get your brassieres at Ross!", "business_id": "yLJeaZrH826Udsh_G8ZP2w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1WETDRBnnaslCNteq4pcIg", "review_id": "QqaRDRyIQvc3Dbwhv8b7JA", "text": "there's an odd dichotomy of retail paradiso and inferno going on here.  \n\nyes, i found a really pretty linen dress for $16 and 2 casual cotton sundresses for $12 each, but it involved at least an hour of digging through piles and piles of crap that erred to extremes of \"street corner hoochie mama\" or \"my 50 yr old mama's mama\".  fantastic deals are well worth the effort but i dont recommend it if you're in a hurry.\n\nlike the previous reviewers, i found the place to be rather well organized and not the total chaos of some of the other ross stores, but my experience was somewhat soured by the language barrier between myself and the fitting room attendant.  i asked her to \"please hold these for me\", to which she sweetly replied \"no ingles\".  ok, that's cool.  i can be creative.  i put the reject items in her hand and pointed out to the floor,  \"these can go back out there\".  and i put my hold items on her little counter with both hands on top, \"these should stay here\".\n\nso while i tried on a few more things, she sent everything back onto the floor, where i had to hunt them down again (one of which disappeared; oh little red floral sundress - why didst thou foresake me?) while sporting that damn vertical line between my furrowed brows.  \n\ni'd be remiss if i didnt shout massive kudos for the home section - particularly the smashing deals on bedding.  i mean great brand names, high thread counts, and natural fibers.  and REALLY pretty stuff if you dig the decorative brocades and such (like i do).\n\npoints off for a shoe section that was the only chaotic mess in the store.  and can someone explain to my bigfoot ass why there's a whole section marked \"11-13\" and it contains almost all 10s and 3 pairs of 11s, no 12s, and no 13s?", "business_id": "yLJeaZrH826Udsh_G8ZP2w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-9mljS0O9mwdOnGv-Oea3Q", "review_id": "kwE8dQRUrDy3LhXIVXifeA", "text": "Just to entertain myself I stopped in this Ross to compare it to my favorite Ross location (Sunnyslope/Dunlap store) Just as I expected it was total bootleg up in this location. Man the place was jacked! It's larger and you find a few more or different items as a result. The prices are the same as the other location on items that both have stocked. But this place looked like it had been hit by a plane. Broken stuff, stuff on the floor, stuff falling off hangers, stuff in the wrong departments and wrong shelves. Tables in complete disarray! Bedding and pillows on the floor. Lines...OMG! What long lines! \nThe couple of items that interest me that I spotted I passed on rather than wait in these long lines. No staff on the floor offering help. One poor staff person was putting out artwork and avoiding all contact with customers. Can't say I blame her because the customers were shouting for and at their unruly children and crying babies at decibels uncalled for. I think this clerk just wanted to disappear. So when I saw items of interest without a price I just respected her by not asking for help and leaving the items where I found them. \nThe odd thing is 3 hours before I had just shopped my favorite location where all was calm, organized and with short quick moving lines! So glad there are other locations of Ross stores near by offering the same great deals.", "business_id": "yLJeaZrH826Udsh_G8ZP2w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TRl5jiNFI2m0wfH6CqO3_A", "review_id": "W9ouYQI7DPQxDPl7-hzQ8g", "text": "Horrendous.  It is near my house so I stop in ever once in a while and every time and I tell myself it is the last time.  The place is a mess all of the time, the shoppers are rude and let their kids run all over the store.  Some of the staff seem a little nicer than they used to be.  If I could find some good deals I might keep going back, but TJ Maxx's is getting all of my $$.", "business_id": "yLJeaZrH826Udsh_G8ZP2w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "YzNZNgpOy9tthDnczS_ajg", "review_id": "hmBOaAOGIqvasZ_drcLIgg", "text": "I could live in the housewares section of this Ross. I keep wanting to go back, hoping they get the Chef Basket. I swear out of everything I've ever wanted to buy on TV I've never wanted anything more than 2 Chef Baskets plus a Forever Sharp Knife for $14.99 plus shipping and handling.  I realize that I've said that same sentence about Space Bags, Magic Bullets, Slap Chops, and ShamWowws, but this time I really mean it. The thing is, after you see those things and wait a few months, Ross usually has them for cheaper and NO shipping and handling (though you do have to pay the substantial personal fee of being surrounded by unsupervised children during your shopping trip, so maybe S&H is worth it).\n\nThis particular Ross is right next to a Target. If you have a specific item you need to buy in housewares, ALWAYS GO TO ROSS FIRST. I made the mistake of going to Target once for champagne flutes, one of those fancy wire egg slicers, and two ramekins and ended up spending about double what I would have spent at Ross, which I stupidly went to second.\n\nMy other go-to Ross department is shoes. You can find some ridiculously marked down (like more than Marshall's or TJ Maxx) Steve Maddens, Jessica Simpsons, and Nine Wests here. They are usually last season and run about $30 for the more high-end brands, though I'm no stranger to picking up a pair of Joey O pumps for $12.99. I've never even heard of that brand before, but they fit my feet really well and are SUPER cheap at Ross. Another word for the wise:  Check all the shoe sizes, not just your own. Bitches hide shit. But seriously, if I have to tell you this, odds are you've never stepped foot in a discount store in your life and probably won't go to this Ross ever, so I suppose that's irrelevant.\n\nDespite the bratty kids and somewhat cluttered appearance, Ross is good for select things (housewares, shoes, workout clothes) at a good price. Head in often, because you never know what they just got. Give me a call if you see the Chef Basket.", "business_id": "yLJeaZrH826Udsh_G8ZP2w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "JkMOQaMjlBHMqp6gj-hL3w", "review_id": "ycweBYFuxNK_YyZsEEkKJg", "text": "Pretty clean as far as Ross stores go, and no waiting in line!!! There were not many people here at all...only reason I didn't dish out the five stars is because the cashier had MAJOR attitude, she needs an adjustment pronto.", "business_id": "yLJeaZrH826Udsh_G8ZP2w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fy64dq8l5iHNZ3cpYShjng", "review_id": "LZ5kntM1-goTrwBSs9U7-g", "text": "This is the BEST hit or miss bargain spot for everything. I frequently find great deals on quality body care products (be sure you know how to read the labels, there's a lot of low quality products in the mix), designer sun glasses, shoes, clothing, housewares, baby shower gifts, pet gifts, and guy gifts. It seems I go at peak hours, where lines are incredibly long. I see it as a small price for Macy's quality at a Walmart price.", "business_id": "yLJeaZrH826Udsh_G8ZP2w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7C-jyTrOX-iJ-MrSJuh-8A", "review_id": "V_egoLHg3ZIvxkN4ykz7vg", "text": "I have to admit, even though this is a more \"ghetto\" Ross, they have the best selection for brands. At least that is the case whenever I stop by here. True, you will get stuck for 10-15 minutes waiting in that line to check out but I figure it's worth it in the name of fashion. \n\nThe bathroom is a mess, avoid at all costs unless you really, really have to go. The fitting room lady was super sweet, I wanted to take her home. Ok, get your minds out of the gutter.\n\nMy boyfriend's style is kind of dark, he only wears all black, expensive dressy clothing and I was able to find some really nice black dress shirts for him that were 8.99 and up. They have these impulse items that you just cannot resist like iPad accessories, car interior accessories etc. I bought some Hello Kitty clamshell headphones for 8.99.\n\nBe patient with lines and people at times, you will be rewarded with cheap goodies.", "business_id": "yLJeaZrH826Udsh_G8ZP2w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ywL2oO4CzevHg8lR7IqEzQ", "review_id": "2hiog9ym1scLdcqeIxiMHw", "text": "I love Ross especially for dresses and shoes. It's not really fair to evaluate this Ross or any Ross on the overall business model as that is a corporate thing and not location specific. Instead I will share pros an cons of THIS Ross location. \n\nPROS: mostly clean and organized. Friendly staff. \n\nCONS: parking is annoying as the lot is shared with mega businesses in the shopping center. fitting room floors look like they've never been cleaned.", "business_id": "yLJeaZrH826Udsh_G8ZP2w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gzJpPaHN-NXBkAZcZri3hw", "review_id": "uM96sRP9Equ8kFDB6KTUow", "text": "Lo and behold! Going to this Ross at 8pm on a Friday is like Happy Hour! (minus the booze, add lots of energetic, verbal tykes).\n\nNot a fancy Ross locale, I'll agree with other reviewers. Not the best customer service. (They cannot, for example, help you carry anything to your car. Other locations do. Bring friends if you buy something big.)\n\nHowever, they sell stuff for cheap.The merchandise turns over regularly. The aisles are fairly well maintained. \n\nParking can be very, very difficult IF you need to park close. (There is a very large lot. However, there are a number of other big chain stores in the strip.) \n\nWalk my friends! Walk. Oh wait.\nYou have to carry stuff to your car.\n\nEh.", "business_id": "yLJeaZrH826Udsh_G8ZP2w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xcD0HkTQdoW5bPeS7kDNUg", "review_id": "lDFyLDMX_jky_ncV8CbAVQ", "text": "Ross is a hit or miss store. Sometimes there are great deals on great items and other times everything is messy and the items they have are poorly made. I like to come here for bedding, art, and sometimes clothes, purses or shoes.", "business_id": "yLJeaZrH826Udsh_G8ZP2w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZwcFz3HcGu1gaa-3T6lMzg", "review_id": "xqjnccRwyNx0qvsp9n0z6Q", "text": "This store discriminates against customers who may have problems carrying items since you are not allowed to take a cart out.  Why is that?  Target next door lets you take your cart to your car, are they discriminating against the Ross clientele (I've seen a review calling this store \"ghetto.\" I see no difference in Target and Fry's customer base and Ross'.  I did go there because a friend had gotten a good deal on a furniture accessory but then realized I couldn't carry it to my car because of back issues.   I did mention this to security..he said I could drive up (that's a very busy area),I also mentioned it to the cashier and when a very nice man heard me he offered to carry it out to the car.  Also the wait was long because they shut down one register so the cashier could stack up hangars!  so hangars are more important than a line of customers. most of the store was dirty, disorganized, lacking price tags, etc.  never again!", "business_id": "yLJeaZrH826Udsh_G8ZP2w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_XPrhNmZERDIeRZU0KD5Tw", "review_id": "HSgaa4Xi_TRLXkT5QCNjMA", "text": "New treasures come in almost daily so you never know what you will find. Items such as clothing for all ages and styles, shoes, purses, handbags, luggage, sheets and bedding, home decor, chairs, ottomans, some electronics, kitchen and house ware, and more all 20-60% off department store prices. Most reputable name brands for prices you can't get anywhere else. Take your time shopping as Ross Stores prides themselves in their so-called \"treasure hunt.\" Indeed, it truly is that because not only does merchandise turnover quickly, but sometimes items may be misplaced in the wrong department or size. It is apparent employees attempt with their best to have the store neat and organized but it does get very busy at times, especially on the weekends, so neatness and organization may be a set back. Some of the other customers themselves may be inconsiderate and play a factor in the lack of organization as well (kids running around without their parents, people not hanging clothes back up or putting the shoes back on the shelves, etc.). Some people just don't have that common courtesy but to be fair, the store could hire more employees to compensate. Speaking about the employees, a lot of them are friendly and helpful, but it is also apparent some are young and may be inexperienced. It is good, though, to see a company investing in the youth, especially in today's economy. Remember, Ross is a discount retailer so do not expect the quality service you would might receive at a regular department store like Target or Sears (both found in the same complex). It is a low-cost operation. The fitting room service is something to keep in mind -- only eight items of clothing in at a time. The single unisex restroom is located in the back of the fitting room. The checkout line can sometimes get quite long, especially on the weekends, but they have some neat impulse buys to shop while you wait. The cashiers do move quickly but sometimes they have to stop to put hangers and other supplies away before they continue with their checkout process.They have a separate line for Renturns and only the first two registers can accept returns. As with other companies, they do have a strict return policy which can be found printed on the back of the receipt. After 30-days of the initial purchase, you better have that receipt otherwise you might not get the full refund in the tender in which you paid. Overall, the store is friendly and cool to shop around, but it does get busy and chaotic at times. But that is something to expect when the store is full of great bargains! So have patience, consideration, and maybe some decency so as to not contribute to the chaos.", "business_id": "yLJeaZrH826Udsh_G8ZP2w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "90a6z--_CUrl84aCzZyPsg", "review_id": "SY-ZRV4bYLNbytbX7nffVQ", "text": "Never been in here physically.\n\nI have used their services many times via their easy to use website. Phoenix Flower Shops is much better than online services that \"box-up\" your flowers for shipment - then the recipient has to \"set-up\" the flowers themselves... My girl certainly appreciates their professional delivery service.\n\nLocal company, great selection, reasonable prices, and on time delivery.\n\nhttp://www.phoenixflowershops.com/", "business_id": "ZdmGDAT2VwXZZKQ-xHVORQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Upf6i_zttMbw4Y7GsMvjEw", "review_id": "lJqL86yVX5epeX9WKT9ADQ", "text": "Great Service...\nTempe location...Broadway st.", "business_id": "ZdmGDAT2VwXZZKQ-xHVORQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rhb8tUO6p6iUgDgm4JMc8w", "review_id": "drsH40ngO9mBqEuLIP8VbQ", "text": "Great on-line service.  Their website is very easy to use.  I too have never been in shop physically but have used them twice for floral delivery.  On both occasions the flowers were amazing!  The flowers are shipped on time and the monthly newsletter is very informative.  I have learned things about holidays I never knew before.  If you refer others to Phoenix Flower Shops they get a discount for their first order!", "business_id": "ZdmGDAT2VwXZZKQ-xHVORQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KmrLxetseiw6cbUHOKuGgA", "review_id": "icTgkHz5NZqmpaiUGvHo1A", "text": "Ehhh, look elsewhere. Good customer service when you call in, but that's where it ends. Shop elsewhere.", "business_id": "ZdmGDAT2VwXZZKQ-xHVORQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6MibSiHalyoKRyzy9WP3fg", "review_id": "Oz-yq2Y7GvhAdlkQWELOoQ", "text": "Superb customer service. They took my order a day before I needed it delivered.  Fabulous website - these folks are now my #1 source in Phoenix.  Mahalo Becky!", "business_id": "ZdmGDAT2VwXZZKQ-xHVORQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WKwb6R36IpaLt28uOVhHKw", "review_id": "cawbgrJAXq1Okq_YlK0sJA", "text": "This review is long over due.   I grew up in AZ and now live out of state.  I still have a lot of family and friends in AZ so anytime I need to order flowers I always order through Phoenix Flower Shops.  I've never had an issue and the flowers I've ordered (over the internet) and they have always looked just as beautiful as the pictures which you can't say about a lot of flowers you order online.  \n\nRecently I placed an order for a friend and used some of my reward points on my order.  To be honest I've never watched how many points I had etc.  To my surprise 2 days later I received an email from PFS saying they had redeemed too many of my points for my order and for the inconvenience they were going to replenish the points and also gave me additional points for the mistake.  How often does that happen?  That truly is was customer service is all about, fixing a mistake before I even realized it, more business could learn from this.  I sincerely appreciated the email and the effort made to \"make it right\".  There are other businesses you can call on a mistake and beg for a simple solution.  \n\nI have used PFS for years and will continue to do so.  They truly define customer service and create exceptional beautiful work!", "business_id": "ZdmGDAT2VwXZZKQ-xHVORQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IFhyhyRsLPlKSclaovJTAw", "review_id": "i6DcDxbzWC-XKUMLBH6H_Q", "text": "I stop in from time to time for fresh stems for the house.  The flowers are fresh and high quality, and the staff is very friendly.  They will stop what they are doing to come and help me out with the selection process every time (even though it's typically a low dollar purchase) - Tip: Fridays are half off day for floral stems.\n\nI don't send arrangements all that often, but the next time I do so in Phoenix, it will be from Phoenix Flower Shops!", "business_id": "ZdmGDAT2VwXZZKQ-xHVORQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Kme42H8ZdhHTUG0F1DTR-w", "review_id": "ZMxT6LWQq7gqlPY1IiGDSA", "text": "Called and specifically asked if they could guarantee delivery between specific times on Valentines Day, once assured I placed my order.  15hrs later I get a voicemail asking if I could move the delivery to today and if so they would throw in a box of chocolates free of charge.  After being put on hold for a total of 30min and hung up on twice they finally found my order and assured me that everything would be delivered today.  Well the flowers were delivered today but no chocolates along with misspelled  and misquoted words on the card.  When you charge $15 for delivery I'd expect some level of professionalism. I will NEVER order from here again.  STAY AWAY and order from 1-800-FLOWERS.  I had wanted to support a local business but in this instance I will stick with a national competitor.", "business_id": "ZdmGDAT2VwXZZKQ-xHVORQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "saNCRlGYQEBkgpvalJsvRw", "review_id": "zOyenvgaIYOWVDEowgGifw", "text": "Wow.  Incredibly easy to work with.  Very friendly on the phone.  Confirmed everything about three times very clearly yet the phone call start to finish was 5 minutes or less.  Receipt emailed.  I would love if all customer service over the phone was so easy!!!", "business_id": "ZdmGDAT2VwXZZKQ-xHVORQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rki9kgnq2ADkC8sM0wwnww", "review_id": "e6lHND1GfLh0kCpJw63Y_Q", "text": "Very satisfied. I ordered flowers to be delivered for V-Day somewhat last minute and they were delivered on time and the recipient said they looked fantastic. I even had to call and change the delivery date last minute and an actual human being picked up the phone!  Im so happy I didn't decide to support the price-cutter online flower shops. It would have been cheaper but who knows what would have shown up and I doubt I would have been able to call to change the delivery date :-)", "business_id": "ZdmGDAT2VwXZZKQ-xHVORQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hbL3yG4MXuf0yudMECzRSA", "review_id": "rGKNJXDMuY7-A7j28azYgQ", "text": "Would five 0 stars if I could. They never delievered my flowers and never even called me to inform me of what happened. They were just going to keep my money. Will never use them again! Though i did get a full refund from them after I called 2 days later to see what the hell happened.", "business_id": "ZdmGDAT2VwXZZKQ-xHVORQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9Ysj3f3tI3m5QRDxvQAIKw", "review_id": "vLLoG4wL3DQCm8r0g16jlg", "text": "I like safeway because they are always nice clean and helpful. THe only reason it isnt 5 stars is you pay more for this treatment, but I say it is worth it. Also they tend to have the better produce.", "business_id": "a7OF5WBirAFlVH7Xp1885g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 10, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "1NcRxQV-4pzDypRJmaYOYQ", "text": "This morning I opened my fridge to a big fat empty space... and that's when I knew - time to go grocery shopping - and not just any grocery shopping - time to load up!\n\nSure - it's fine to go to AJ's here and there, and the Farmers Market (when in season) for fresh produce.  Sunflower and Albertson's aren't far, but for whatever reason, I chose to do my shopping today at Safeway.  \n\nFor $121, I stocked the fridge.  I won't go into the details of my purchases (grocery shopping can get really personal, you know?!) - but I will say that I came home happy.  I also am proud to say that I will be eating in all three of my meals today, and maybe snacks too.  Don't you love when you can do that?  I do!\n\nSafeway - please work on your fresh seafood selection - there was not much there to choose from.  But other than that, I am a big fan!  I'm sure I'll see you again real soon...", "business_id": "a7OF5WBirAFlVH7Xp1885g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lBMCBwbAhfgb5oKqilA7CA", "review_id": "y9ZNFQlJMGdHBfcO15DvAw", "text": "I love bargain shopping so I have a tendency to visit Frys and Albertsons instead, but I love the cleaniness of this Safeway and their selection of products and wine. Although their regular prices can be a little high, they do have the best weekend deals and coupons in their Wednesday circular. If you plan ahead, Safeway is definitely the way to go. I now like waking up early on the weekends and collecting my deals. It's always fun to see your percentage of savings. My goal is to one day make it about 50 percent!", "business_id": "a7OF5WBirAFlVH7Xp1885g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "X_kPh3nt0AJPNPHye2rTlA", "review_id": "S5U-h2GQQPkLQhYaH9-vXw", "text": "I really like Safeway because I think they have the best selection of what I like the most..they have all the items that I need including those more rare items that Frys, Albertsons, and Fresh and Easy will not have...the people that work there are always very helpful...one time a gentleman helped me find fig spread and veal for about 20 minutes...they didnt have it at their store but they found it for me at another store...that is great customer service...they have the best produce...its the freshest and they have the best selection!  I just wish their prices were a little better...but they have gotten much better compared to about a year or so ago!  I am now starting to clip coupons so hopefully it will make it that much better!", "business_id": "a7OF5WBirAFlVH7Xp1885g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t-27_YZKsk9tMbAiwQKCwQ", "review_id": "N9NQVi7LWCaREzMvc_95ig", "text": "Many grocery stores to choice from in the Arcadia / Biltmore area, none compare to this Safeway though.  AJ's is pricier, Albertson's is laid out oddly and not as nice, Trader Joe's doesn't always have the savings or selection and Fry's is over-the-top ( Winebar? In a grocery store?)\n\nCourteous staff, great selection, good savings and convenient location assist me in my monthly grocery habit.  Just stocked up again this evening for under $100.  Mangoes were priced at 2/$!", "business_id": "a7OF5WBirAFlVH7Xp1885g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "soeV4U7HagclRNmc8h96LQ", "text": "This Safeway is about like all the others, but one things sets it apart of me: the floral department. While in a rush and in need of some balloons stat, I paid Safeway a visit. I went to the floral department that was filled with some delightful plants and floral creations and I asked the lady if she could blow up some balloons. Now I've been to one too many grocery stores where it can take 40 minutes to fill up balloons. It's painful to wait and watch. However, this is not one of those grocery stores! The lady was very speedy with her balloon skills and when I commented on it, she said she's had some major practice. Well, she's made a customer out of me and whenever I need balloons blown up in the future, I will choose this Safeway. My only issue with it is that the balloons are a pretty penny to blow up ($.75). I didn't realize helium cost so much! I can buy a helium tank for $29 and save money but when I'm in a rush, I'll pick this Safeway!", "business_id": "a7OF5WBirAFlVH7Xp1885g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "aTi0NVrcPJWbN6jAsJVcAw", "review_id": "beOP6M0CinhlnLIrJP-zOA", "text": "If memory serves, this is the first Safeway I visited when I arrived in Phoenix. I'd heard of Safeway but we didn't have them back east. \n\nTo me, Safeway is the higher-end of grocery stores in the area. The place is clean and the employees are incredibly friendly for grocery store employees. On nearly every visit, someone always asked if they could help me find something. Whenever I did need help, they knew exactly where to go. \n\nThe produce is always neatly arranged, and there is an organic section. The meat and seafood are good quality and the folks back there are quick to help. Even in the wine section, I've been approached by some very knowledgeable staff there to help me choose something based on my tastes and whatever I was cooking that day. The employees in the store seem to be the difference -- they act as if you're shopping at Neiman Marcus and treat you like that caliber of customer. \n\nI don't physically frequent Safeways very much anymore, as I take advantage of their delivery service. Place and pay for your order online and they bring it to your door!", "business_id": "a7OF5WBirAFlVH7Xp1885g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dw6H765_7PBYBmbR7Uwnsw", "review_id": "IEkDLgIm4WqCivtjZ8ygdw", "text": "Safeway grocery you suck. First we had to get the stupid shoppers card now this horrible Safeway phone APP. Are you kidding me? It is easier to log into my bank account than your ridiculous phone coupon app account at Safeway. \nFirst problem...The shopper card, the app and Safeway.com don't communicate with each other and the phone \"help-line\" is patronizing and arrogant. Do I really need 3 accounts just to shop? I don't think so!\nNext, the twit in the produce department at the Indian School store had evidently gone to the same customer service training as the phone call center because she kept telling me to get help with \"one of our App specialists\" at the front desk. News Flash for Safeway... If it takes an App specialist the software IS NOT READY for prime time. And I wanted lettuce for heaven's sake. I did not want a technology lesson from a grocery store clerk!!!!\nFurthermore, it takes a Captain Mid-Night decoder to figure out if the \"savings\" are for members translate as, the stupid card... OR the APP only specials or just normal in-store savings. UGH. I don't need grocery shopping to be this complicated. I put my lettuce back on top of a case of cokes and walked out!!\nSafeway, you should stick with groceries and leave the internet experience and downloadable apps to someone that can develop them. I'll buy more and more from Amazon rather than this stupid place. If I wanted to shop with my phone, I'd already be going to Amazon at least they understand how to make customers happy. When I go into a bricks and mortar store, I just want to see the stuff and buy it. I don't want to have to drag a computer (phone) app with me! \nI'm so angry at Safeway that I'll be buying from Target.", "business_id": "a7OF5WBirAFlVH7Xp1885g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VwVAEyXGfGfVDVAFS9paCA", "review_id": "tuw8SnnG9WEnTsCZZkCFxw", "text": "Deli fried chicken is decent (when you are starving) and a good deal.  This is pretty much your basic Safeway.", "business_id": "a7OF5WBirAFlVH7Xp1885g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "zUkDnc6GSXb5UGV2ayWuFQ", "text": "Ok, I admit it: I love having my teeth cleaned. There's nothing like running the tip of your tongue over clean, smooth and fresh teeth. So, you can imagine my excitement when I decided to go in for my quarterly cleaning. \n\nHaving received a voucher in the mail, I figured 25$ off a service was enough of a draw to get me in. Granted, this voucher wasn't mine - it was for the previous occupant of my apartment. But, hell, the dental office didn't know that. \"A friend gave it to me,\" I told them when I presented it proudly at 8 a.m. one morning. I was then told that's for birthdays only, and when my birthday comes around, I'll get mine to use. Oh. Well, I was already there, so I might as well stay - without the voucher even. Good thing my dental insurance covered the cleaning. \n\nAfter 30 minutes of waiting, I'm escorted back to a regular, average-sized dental office. You know, all decked out with the typical dental chair and machinery. That's when I'm told that the X-rays I emailed weren't going to be enough, so they had to re-take 'em. WTF. Ugh. \n\nFirst off, I hate stuff being stuck in my mouth. It pinches my cheeks and hurts. So, when the dental hygienist said, \"You have a really small mouth,\" I wasn't surprised. It wasn't the first time I heard it. Nor was it the first time I had ever had X-rays taken. Hell, I got 8 beautiful veneers last year. You don't get those overnight. That's one helluva process, which includes way too many impressions (translation: gooey-ness and mouth pieces stuck in your mouth for at least a minute.) \n\nSo, I sucked it up. It had to be done. It was the means to an end, I told myself. Besides, my dental insurance should cover it. \n\nThat's when I was told they then had to measure my gums. An assistant was called in and the poking and counting began. I didn't mind, but it was more of my time devoted to routine practice... and not the cleaning I had been dreaming of. Oh, sweet cleaning, why were you playing hard to get?!?\n\nImagine my frustration when, after the Gum \"stuff\" and X-rays were taken (a few re-taken due to bad shots), I then had to have my mandatory consultation with the dentist. I guess he, himself, had to poke and prod around my gums and teeth. That's when he wanted to talk about replacing a couple caps and taking care of a cavity I have. Uhm, now? All I wanted was a cleaning. Seriously. \n\nPlus, he heard that a friend referred me. \"What friend?\" He asked. \"Uh, Christy.\" I lied. \"Christy who? I only ask because I like to thank my patients when they refer their friends.\" I was cracking up inside. Of course he did. \"I don't know,\" I said, \"I don't really know her that well.\"\n\nThat's when I checked the time. It was close to 10 and I had a meeting. Was this really happening? I told them I had to get going because of work. Ok, so maybe I didn't look like the young professional I am when I'm sitting in a dentist chair with flip-flops, jeans and an old t-shirt on. Not to mention my hair was haphazard in a pony-tail and my face was free of make-up. Who was I trying to impress anyway? \n\nBottom line, I had to get going. The friendly hygienist (who, turns out, is from Michigan) said the cleaning would take about 20 minutes. I let my office know I was running behind; then, I relaxed into the dentist's chair.  Time for the cleaning! \n\nAh, the cleaning... bliss... pleasure... oh, sweet jesus...\n\nThen, ugh. Fluoride. I was told I couldn't eat or drink or rinse for 2 hours. WTF. My stomach rumbled in anger. \n\nAfterwards, I was given the usual bag of goodies. Upon check-out, the woman at the desk had already drafted up the coverage and cost for the procedures the dentist said I needed to get done. Cool. That's helpful, I thought. Right on. But then she wanted to schedule the appointment. \"I need to check my schedule,\" I said. She looked surprised again, as if to say, \"Oh, you work?\" Yes, g'dammit, I work!  After telling her about 2-3 times that I would have to get back to her, she finally let me go. \n\nThat's when I sped out of the parking lot with 15 minutes to run home, change (no time for a shower, grr!) and get my arse to work. I hate-hate-hate running late. I didn't know that a routine cleaning scheduled at 8 a.m. would take 2 hours. \n\nSo, why the 4 stars? I can't knock how thorough this office is. I just wish they would have told me ahead of time, then, the working gal I am, I would not have scheduled an important meeting that morning. I would have saved it for the afternoon, esp. since I had to lead a meeting on an empty stomach with Fluoride breath. Meh.", "business_id": "uJMwoQ0XGLr2Z4wxEFt-QQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "n05Lf1p_hrETbOkJ8JUoBw", "text": "Superb service. That's a big deal when it comes to your teeth. \n\nI had to have a root canal, ugh. But the doc and his assistant made it as painless as a root canal can be. Plus, they call ahead of time to remind me of my appointments. They also called after wards to make sure I was doing okay. \n\nDuring the procedure, they'd check to see if I was hanging in there. The assistant was also kind enough to tell me what they were doing. Whenever I asked prior to my appointment on how long each visit would take, they would give me a fair estimation. I really appreciate that - so I can plan accordingly. \n\nAnother big thing is the wait time. Talk about nada. When you're appointment is at 3 p.m., you can be certain you'll be taken care of on time. Right on. Nobody likes to wait, especially when it comes to the dentist.", "business_id": "uJMwoQ0XGLr2Z4wxEFt-QQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "6WJHk3E4PLt0-EXakw5Kdw", "review_id": "CX6p5OapoBsrct0Miaz4Pw", "text": "I had an absolutely stellar experience at All Smiles.  \n\nI finally got dental insurance, and made an appointment based on Alicia's review.  It helps that it's right down the street from my house too!\n\nEveryone was just great.  The hygienist was sweet and chatty, and let's just say the dentist isn't too hard on the eyes, ladies....  He has some beautiful blue eyes!\n\nI am just so pleased with the cleaning and service I received.  I will recommend All Smiles Dental to anybody!", "business_id": "uJMwoQ0XGLr2Z4wxEFt-QQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K46kUag6aS0Vd4JjiaqNsQ", "review_id": "JtvNMmjgPEo7liP3MD1fvQ", "text": "Like many people, I have some wisdom teeth. Like they do, two started to rebel and had to go. I finally gave up just dealing with the pain and called around to a few dentists. \n\nI called one place, but from its website and description, it sounded really pricey, plus all the online reviews on it were shit. They were open late and weekends though.\n\nI call this place second. They aren't open late, but very early (7am), and one saturday a month. I called on a Saturday and someone actually answered and took my appointment for that Tuesday.\n\nI arrived early, its a small place with not very much parking, but very easy to find. The inside is pretty small too, but nice. Theres a couch with tv, and not crappy tv that just shows dental commercials. Theres a small area to get coffee, and a mini fridge with drinks right in the main area. Its not decorated or lit up like a normal dentist office either, its all regular comfy furniture and lamps instead of crap office furniture and florescent lighting. \n\nWhen I asked about my appointment there was some confusion, and it seemed like the nice person I spoke to on saturday had not actually made my appointment. They didn't tell me this, but it was easy to figure out since they had none of my info and no idea who I was. They were happy to still accommodate me though, and in a few minutes I was taken into one of the rooms, where a very nice assistant took my ex rays and prelim questions.\n\nI have been to the dentist enough to know that usually the first time you go you get a consultation, and the real work starts on the next visit. When the dentist came in and asked me about my teeth, had a poke around, and confirmed that both wisdom teeth on the right side had to go. I was shocked when he offered to take them out right then! Now, the may not seem exciting to anyone else, but I was in excruciating pain. And I'm not one of those people that needs to be put under to get teeth pulled. I have a high pain tolerance. He also said he could get me out of there and to work in a couple hours. \n\nThe work was what I consider pretty typical, the dentist and assistant were nice, kept me up to date on what was going on while they were working and making sure I was doing ok, numb enough, etc.\n\nI have terrible allergies and ended up getting dry socket from all my sneezing. I called the dentist the next week, and the couple times I've been in to have the dry socket dressing changed (which btw is disgusting, clove flavored crap), they always were able to get me in right away and super nice about it. They also haven't needed to be reminded that I'm allergic to latex, which the doctors office I've been going to for over a year can't seem to remember.\n\nI don't think theres anyway to make the pain of having teeth pulled not hurt later, so I did spend a few days right after the first appt feeling like someone had punched me in the face. \n\nIf you're looking for an awesome dentist and don't need one of those spa like crazy places that tries to upsell you on everything (like gum treatments and tooth lightening), this is the place.\n\nPS: I didn't see any of that stuff offices put in for kids in the waiting area, so I don't think its really a kids kinda place. Even more reason for me to go.", "business_id": "uJMwoQ0XGLr2Z4wxEFt-QQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AzGhWXjSNPYaoeUT5W11-A", "review_id": "nGI71mgy6sWlGb4O-APlpQ", "text": "I gave all smiles rave reviews initially but since then have had a horrible experience there.  First, they screwed up in scheduling my cleanings and much to my surprise, billed me $82.  What?  My cleanings are free!  If that is not so bad, I guess I'm just livid that I received a threatening letter in the mail saying that I had been disregarding my bills for months now and would have to pay in full.  IT WAS THE FIRST SUCH BILL I HAD RECEIVED! When I called the office they said they do the \"best they can\" in scheduling appointments so that the insurance covers it but there are over 1100 insurance companies and they are \"not perfect\".  Funny, I have been going to the dentist for years and have NEVER had to pay for a cleaning!  And for the nasty billing letter threatening to turn me over to collections ...  I MUST have received the other bills because they show they mailed them!   This place has gotten roughly $2000 from me in 1 year and $850 (+$82 now) out of my own pocket.  All Smiles, this is some \"thank you for your business\".  I will never be back!  BEWARE!", "business_id": "uJMwoQ0XGLr2Z4wxEFt-QQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Zwtx7FLZcK5F2P0-Tz8mHg", "review_id": "uCuYES7e60F5XvX5bMY0tg", "text": "I went in for a cleaning about 3 weeks ago. When I called to make an appointment, I asked how long it would take, since I was leaving the office. They told me 1-1.5 hours.   It all started off okay, the girl taking my X-rays yakked my ear off, which was a little annoying, but preferred over someone who doesn't say anything.  She had to move me into another room because the equipment was working, and then moved me back to the other room to wait for the doctor.  The doctor came in, looked at my X-rays, looked at my teeth and then explained that I needed a couple fillings replaced.  He was pretty brief, but thorough enough.  Next the hygienist was running behind, so I waited about 15 minutes in the lobby for her.  When she was ready, she took me into yet another room.  At this point I was a little annoyed with the musical chairs, and asked her how long she anticipated the cleaning would take.  She said it would \"depend\"!   Well that doesn't help me get back to work on time.  The cleaning was okay, it was little uncomfortable when she was scraping, but then my whole mouth was very sore for days.  When I went to check out and pick up my estimate for the fillings, I noticed immediately that he pricing was wrong. The office manager proceeded to patronize me and tell me that I was misinformed and the pricing was right.  Finally, since I had already been in the office for over 2 hours, I just asked her to verify the pricing with the insurance.  She said she would call and then call me later that afternoon.  I've still never received a follow-up from her.  I did however receive an estimate from my insurance in the mail yesterday... and sure enough I was right. She was almost $500 off (not in my favor).  I'm guessing that when she found out she was wrong, she decided she was going to let the insurance company notify me.  Unfortunately, the doctor was fine, but when you spend 90% of the time at the dentist with his support staff, you have to rate the office as a whole.  Sorry Dr. Smith, you just lost a patient!", "business_id": "uJMwoQ0XGLr2Z4wxEFt-QQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PAX-vKd7hPrV4mON50MvvA", "review_id": "B-bcdyzoapTbQ6atqdLEyQ", "text": "I've been going to this office for probably about 10 years now. My ex husband actually turned me on to them and from the first visit I noticed they were different. Very personable to their patients. Remembered names, aspects of their lives, just overall good relationship buidling. \n\nYesterday I went in and there was a new dental hygenist named Tish. I'm not usually very particular because staffing turnovers are just something that comes with business but I have to tell you she was LOVELY. Very gentle and her conversational skills were perfect. A lot of hygenists engage you in conversation you can't participate in because...you're at the dentist. But she was very skilled. Both job skills and conversation. And I was surprised to find out she had just graduated about a year ago. She's a perfect example of how experience doesn't always mean a better choice. \nThank you Tish! I hope you stay around in the office for awhile.", "business_id": "uJMwoQ0XGLr2Z4wxEFt-QQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EEsYi_yEGWADkWJxkkWcYg", "review_id": "owb5nyY7_hXFls5Y496EEQ", "text": "Friendly, Caring, and Honest.  What more can you expect from an animal hospital?  Their new building is very attractive and roomy and the staff is very accommodating.  They're prices are reasonable as well.  Thanks for taking such good care of Mufassa guys!", "business_id": "vctk2EKW16-ZTMRX4tMJQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 20, "useful": 14, "cool": 14}, "user_id": "sEWeeq41k4ohBz4jS_iGRw", "review_id": "zyrR2Z4KCunFZp15za82CQ", "text": "Fancy brand new place. Very friendly staff, the Dr. even said \"what a cute dog\" and gave him a kiss.  That was wierd/nice? \n\nThe Dr called me a few days later to check on my boy, which is nice. I think she has a thing for my doggie and is looking for a second date.", "business_id": "vctk2EKW16-ZTMRX4tMJQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YcfQUl1QX6bba98-KJjp4A", "review_id": "pbYHN_l1GIcZ00zhAD-9Ow", "text": "Ingleside is the best. For 7 years, we've trusted them w/the care of our animals. When we had to say goodbye to our dane, we were at an after hours emergency clinic in Scottsdale. We went to Ingleside the next day to let them know (as they saved her life about a year earlier and were awesome about routine calls to check on her)...Dr. Gilchrist and the rest of the team were very sad but also comforted us. They sent us a card within a day and also made a donation to the Morris Animal Foundation in memorial of our dane. \n\nThey are top-notch folks.", "business_id": "vctk2EKW16-ZTMRX4tMJQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YS0ky7pnp07khJj7CFRJIw", "review_id": "3mtYvFMyhos0Yl7W-TmNLg", "text": "I had the worst of all things to do today.....put my beautiful old, dying pit bull...Miss Peaches down. I had moved and hadn't connected with a clinic yet. I was online and on my phone. The lady on the phone sounded so warm and understanding.....I got there and all three ladies at the front were absolutely delightful and very understanding.\n\nThey made the experience as easy and wonderful as it could be....yes I am devastated but they were very very understanding and I would recommend them to anyone.\n\nThank you...", "business_id": "vctk2EKW16-ZTMRX4tMJQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jLCDa5ent22W8Dyi6IxH2g", "review_id": "3DQK-5M68e6dnz0FRxTJ9Q", "text": "Hands down the most amazing vet one could ask for. Every time I bring my bunny in they always ask to come pet her, and finish her appointment on time or ahead of schedule. \n\nWhen I brought River in to have her fixed, they called the next day to follow-up and check on her, and then returned my calls promptly or put me through to a vet immediately to answer some medication questions that I had. \n\nI am so impressed with their care, as well as their follow-up. I would highly recommend them.", "business_id": "vctk2EKW16-ZTMRX4tMJQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K_gNqlirV0kppqCGnfGiOQ", "review_id": "66FFd7q88EMn0_K7Mt7mVg", "text": "Ingleside's new location is a clean, beautiful space with an abundance of natural light and high-tech goodies. Each patient room is equipped with a computer terminal and moveable monitor so the vet techs and doctors can go over the digital x-rays and billing information with you. The entire staff is extremely warm and it is apparent they love what they do. During the multiple visits surrounding my cat's recent surgery, my pets were handled with great care and affection.\n\nDue to the nature of my cat's illness, exploratory surgery was necessary to remove a blockage in his intestines. All costs and options were reviewed with me up-front and the staff handled my first-time cat owner questioning with ease. I never felt rushed and at no time was the experience stressful for my cat or me. The recommended treatment options were not bloated with unnecessary costs and measures were taken to ensure cost-effectiveness. When I asked for a copy of my cat's x-rays to share with my cat-savvy brother-in-law, the tech cheerfully provided a CD of his x-rays for me to take home. Also, the doctors and techs made several follow-up calls to me during my cat's recovery and I appreciate that level of personal communication. \n\nThe only complaint I have is the building is set back quite a ways from the street (Thomas) and their sign is not very prominent, making it easy to pass. On the other hand, if this is a strategic means of keeping animals far away from a main street, I'm all for it.\n\nOverall, this is the best vet I have ever been to and I would give them 10 stars if I could!", "business_id": "vctk2EKW16-ZTMRX4tMJQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 13, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "PoQOIZc2q5nud7uVz_jdjw", "review_id": "x3xAx9B54rcDkPeNxF1IfQ", "text": "I've held off writing this review for a few months because I am so torn. I love this vet's location, handling staff and the groomer was decent too. But Josie HATES them, so I can't go back there in good conscience.  That doesn't mean you won't love Ingleside.\n\nI had two doctor's appointments at Ingleside, Both times I saw Dr. Rachel Bart. I brought Josie in two other times for Soft Paws application, as Ingleside is one of the only places in the valley that will do it (as long as you provide the Soft Paws)\n\nAt the end of the day, who likes getting a thermometer stuck up their rear? Anyone? I'm not sure why veterinarians offices won't just invest the $40 in one or two ear thermometers for those finicky pets who don't love anal probes. A butt thermometer was what started Josie off on the wrong foot, made her defensive and aggressive. \n\nI agree that the clinic is beautiful and spacious, and never smells bad, and moving to the exam room was usually a quick process. My single biggest complaint is that once Josie got defensive, the vet and a tech would wrap her in a towel and take her into the back, leaving me in the exam room. Not once did they perform their exam in front of me. Why even have an exam room? \n\nThe last time I was in there, they brought her back into the exam room and Dr. Bart told me they could not do the exam because she was so riled up. She went on to say that the last time I brought her in for Soft Paws, 4 techs had to hold her down to get the claw covers on. 4 people on 1 7lb cat. Let's imagine for a moment you are in a town you aren't familiar with and four 300lb cage fighters come up to you and pin down your arms and legs. Would you not fight for your life? Behavior like that from professionals just doesn't make sense.\n\nThen Dr. Bart lost my respect entirely by telling me that Josie was a mean cat and would only get worse, and I should get her declawed.  I asked if maybe she was more defensive because she was found outside and possibly came from a feral genetic history. The response was \"No. Some cats are just like that. That is her personality.\" Which is dismissive because clearly my cat is not like that with me. She waits at the door for me every day so I can pick her up and cuddle her when I get home, she loves to fetch and play endlessly. \n\nObviously the incendiary factor here was bad behavior on the part of the animal hospital and I can very easily remedy that by never returning. And to follow up, I bought nail trimmers and have since clipped Josie's nails and applied Soft Paws myself, a number of times. She whines but lets me do it without a problem. \n\nHere's my objective advice: Ingleside is a great place for most pets, not all of them. It is most certainly worth your time and money to take your pet here for both medical and grooming services. Just know your pet, watch your pet, and don't believe everything these, or any other vets say about your pet.", "business_id": "vctk2EKW16-ZTMRX4tMJQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zBkv5EqgkrgT_f3oL1B4yg", "review_id": "X7kgmejHcCUILVBICxXAFw", "text": "Just got back from Ingleside Animal Hospital and I have to agree with some of the previous reviewers. The building is just lovely. I love how big and spacious it is. Some vet offices are so cramped and just not enough room to avoid other dogs. \n\nMy beautiful girl dog happens to not like too many other dogs so I usually HATE taking her alone to vets because it's such a hassle to care for her, fill out paperwork and try to keep other pets away from her. Definitely NOT the case here. She did so well with three other dogs in the room. \n\nThe staff was very nice and helpful. Dr. Bart listened to me and I really enjoyed the whole visit. So did Dee minus her getting her temperature taken. Haha. I did feel pressured to get unnecessary test or meds.\n\nOne of my other favorite parts was when it came to pay the bill. It was ACTUALLY fairly priced!!! What? Isn't that just crazy? A place that actually cares for the animals and doesn't overprice every little thing like 'oh your dog went the bathroom outside here's a $300 bill'. Nope, there was none of that. When the nice lady at the front told me the price I was taken back and in shock. A vet visit, exams and meds for less then $130!!! That's awesome!!!", "business_id": "vctk2EKW16-ZTMRX4tMJQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Fwm-1uymtQDYH_cfabjoOw", "review_id": "caNy-CuPkxagZRJnBCoWgg", "text": "I took my new puppy to Ingleside and they got her set up on the puppy package. It was a resonable price for all three rounds of her shots and a full year's supply of heartworm meds. Everyone there is very informative and friendly. My puppy was soaking up the attention and compliments from everyone! \nI've had a bazillion questions every time I've gone in, as this is the first puppy I've owned myself. The vet and vet assistants all helped me during this new learning experience. \nI thoroughly enjoyed the new building, and so did the pup. It's state of the art, and inviting. I love all the beautiful photos on the walls with animal's info and if they were adopted, etc.", "business_id": "vctk2EKW16-ZTMRX4tMJQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O0GQA7CYMXAhss8qIKA2sA", "review_id": "qdZrSPISi8VhequeITC26A", "text": "Dr Serbin always finds the time to squeeze my dog family in when there is an emergency. He ALWAYS follows up the next day; its nice to know he cares.  I love the follow ups because he'll listen to your concerns if you have any and recommend coming back if need be.  Ingleside Animal Hospital is very close to my family and has seen us on our worst of days; they are very understanding and will even offer up a hug if you need one.  They were very comforting to our last dog that we put down and even sent a card to my family in our hard time.  We have been going to Dr Serbin for the past 8-10 yrs (?) and I wouldn't have it any other way!!!", "business_id": "vctk2EKW16-ZTMRX4tMJQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B0vAkXiMO4FJV2sM6tFGDw", "review_id": "YtdFX_bzAg990boIj26Wbw", "text": "We've been fans of Dr. Gilchrist and the staff at Ingleside for four years, and we've been very happy with their work. We just wish they were closer to us in Chandler. \n\nTo begin, Dr. Gilchrist is very calm and helpful. He gives our cats thorough exams and doesn't make us feel rushed. He also doesn't try to push products the office sells. (There are multiple vets at this facility, but we prefer Dr. Gilchrist.)\n\nThe staff is very friendly. They even let our little tuxedo kitty climb over their desks and around their keyboards. They also handle our big orange tabby well despite how scared he usually is.\n\nThe building is modern and spacious, but the prices increased a little bit after they relocated to the new building.  The exam rooms are clean and neat. \n\nIf you prefer Saturday appointments, make sure to call as early as possible because Saturday slots go fast.", "business_id": "vctk2EKW16-ZTMRX4tMJQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Nd2l1DGMO8z4ZyQnFD-UFA", "review_id": "sHHQojJ9J6f0EPFvkjOglg", "text": "I used to go to Ingleside animal hospital for all my pets needs. I had a very sick kitty that they could not figure out what was wrong. The only option was exploratory surgery for an amount that was way out of my budget. I also didn't think my kitty would survive the surgery. They attempted to find every $!00 treatment they could over the course of several years. Never did figure out what ailed him. They got the money in the long run. Once my kitty needed some more antibiotics for an abscess that Dr. Serbin had already seen and prescribed for. The abscess came back. I had recently lost my car and my job and asked if they could just call a script in to a local pharmacy as i didn't have the $ for a cab ride or the visit. It had been 4 months since his last office visit and like i said they had seen this poor kitty dozens of times on deaths door over years. He told me it wasn't ethical to prescribe the meds that i needed to come in. I was irrate. I had just been in there for another cat 2 months prior and had a standing antibiotic script for him so I asked if they could call in the script for the other animal they had just seen. He told me that he wouldnt because he knew I would give it to the other animal.  I ended up having to get my hands on some from someone else. otherwise my poor cat would have went without. I wrote a letter to them of how upset i was and got no reply.\n\n A few years later after trying many other vets and the sick kitty had passed away the other kitty I had needed a dental cleaning. I had saved adamantly to acquire the funds to get it done over 2 years. (its very expensive. In light of my experiences there I trusted their competency with doing the dental surgery so I returned back money in hand over $400. My anger from previous grievances were furthest from my mind had just about forgotten and just wanted my cats teeth cleaned. On the day of the appt because of my cats age they did pre blood work for the surgery and it came back he was diabetic. I couldn't believe it i had another cat that was diabetic and this one didn't show any of the signs i was shocked so they ran some more tests and loaded me up with insulin and never cleaned his teeth. My bill was just about all of the $400 i had desperately saved. Every time i gave the cat insulin his sugar would crash. I ended up going to a different vet (BLUE CROSS animal hospital) who eventually did the surgery and said that his mouth was causing his diabetes and he just needed it done. I suspect  Ingleside purposely ran my bill up and didn't treat my animal because of past disputes. I have no proof but I will never pass on a chance to warn other cat owners to avoid them I will never return there and am so much happier with BCAC. I live in tempe now but will gladly drive to BCAC.", "business_id": "vctk2EKW16-ZTMRX4tMJQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gfoErsyOWfR_rx6v6Xwy4w", "review_id": "aIgzIPe91DlGUSgBGsuIWA", "text": "No complaints.  After observing a sudden change in my cat's behavior and weight, I decided that I wanted someone to see her right away.  Ingleside was the third area vet I called (based on yelp reviews) and the only one that was able to get her in today.  The front desk service was super friendly and accommodating and the building is clean, bright and airy, unlike every other vet's office I've been to, ever.  There was plenty of room to avoid the other animals.\n\nThe Dr. (Bart? that's probably relevant but I don't remember) was attentive, gentle with my flipped-out cat, and presented all of my options (and the prices) for the available tests to figure out what was wrong.  The pricing was what I expected: a little over $200 for the visit and blood tests.  \n\nOverall, it was very smooth and quick and I would definitely bring my animals back here.", "business_id": "vctk2EKW16-ZTMRX4tMJQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "alPG0THw2GabvoEa5jdIQg", "review_id": "chyimcqdpjbwxIeS8WSpCw", "text": "Great Vet, and the groomer Christie who run her business there is the best around. I get my Maine Coon, Checker groomed there every year.", "business_id": "vctk2EKW16-ZTMRX4tMJQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bLiqSbQIxaRZvfn2TfkWOw", "review_id": "o1Qwh9hsmiQLlowBZ4PeMw", "text": "the vets here are fabulous as is every solitary, single person working there. we especially like dr. kristen levine. she's a relatively new vet, but her empathy, skills and intelligence are top notch. almost a year ago, one of our dogs became critically ill.  dr. levine fought to save her life from the kidney and liver failures and she did save her life. it was a long, hard fight for 2 1/2 months, but frankie survived those health issues.  every time i've called with a question or concern, they respond right away. you can always get in the same day for an appointment, as they have several great vets on staff. i cannot recommend them highly enough.", "business_id": "vctk2EKW16-ZTMRX4tMJQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "vn3lecMsL3kXVe-7hg3gLg", "review_id": "N7-OMGmavfv7MD4BU-6V9Q", "text": "Wow! Shocked that I was able to call in for a last minute check-up as a new patient and they were able to see me in 15 min...\n\nThis vet is very close to where we live, so I think we found our new vet. All the staff was super friendly - - which is typically the case of any vet office. \n\nBut yes, I agree with the other reviews - - nice, organized, clean, and large open environment.\n\nLucy had a nice first visit today. :)", "business_id": "vctk2EKW16-ZTMRX4tMJQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DWYH3H49-KhUoJX7TfidaQ", "review_id": "UwQ4eNUWWA6o2qjAmq7vHw", "text": "So far, I love these guys. I've only had to bring my dog here twice, but each time they were very caring and professional. The office is beautiful, clean, and has seemingly new/updated equipment. When my dog, Spartacus, was having an allergic reaction, they took him in immediately (on short notice), and got him the shots he needed to bring down his hives. The whole ordeal (visit cost + 3 different allergy shots) cost $110 and the antibiotics were only $22 (which they can fill in their in-office pharmacy). Overall, great value, caring doctors, great staff! They even called to check up on my dog a couple times after seeing him.", "business_id": "vctk2EKW16-ZTMRX4tMJQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M9cZwNoSKQDUVwO0R8UwIA", "review_id": "dXCg8cOZRxp_RS_Jck5dWA", "text": "We have been taking our pets here for over 15 years.  Bunnies....kitties...all get treated with love and respect.   Fantastic new building...super comfortable for you and your lil ones.  \n\nCan't recommend them high enough!\n\nJon", "business_id": "vctk2EKW16-ZTMRX4tMJQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bkpo2iZBMV5w_UCRAjWE1Q", "review_id": "H-qmaN6jTv0GgfOINZLiuQ", "text": "Ingleside Animal Hospital was able to accommodate my dogs for a same-day appointment, even though they had never been there before, out of concern for their health. We arrived about ten minutes early and were immediately escorted into the exam room. I was pleased with the hospital's service and cleanliness. For exams and antibiotics for both dogs, I walked out with a bill for the same amount I used to pay for one dog at my old vet.", "business_id": "vctk2EKW16-ZTMRX4tMJQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lcu7u9kSWMeSNq6j135BfQ", "review_id": "GcyOnFZur4F56VsljOcAMg", "text": "Update: Found the time to take the dog to the vet myself (instead of sending others). The office was clean, new, and well lit. Everyone was really nice. I feel confident he is getting the highest quality of care and would not hesitate to recommend this clinic to others.  \n\n6/26/2012 :The receptionist---who answers the phones, books the appointments, and makes the reminder calls--was kind and a good listener. I found him efficient and polite. My sister reports that although our dog liked the vet, my sister found her condescending and brusque. My sister is refusing to go back there. However, since my dog liked the vet, I will just keep sending him there and have my husband take him.", "business_id": "vctk2EKW16-ZTMRX4tMJQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uYPZToPyY2fLeIKUOsBsJw", "review_id": "QMYX0Bs56cVZYaSvIpiX4Q", "text": "More a business then a clinic.. a certain degree of care for the animals, but in my opinion and experience, it's all about the almighty dollar there.  I felt my pet was second over how much they could nickel and dime me for.  After $$$$ dollars spent, I went to another vet who put the animal first with the cost secondary.  Again, my opinion only, not my type of vet clinic.", "business_id": "vctk2EKW16-ZTMRX4tMJQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XsCBnsvzc0MRhQ3gU_UQ7A", "review_id": "hge3byfE14t-ut03bkKLKQ", "text": "I first went to Ingleside in 2004. When I moved back to phoenix I began going there again in 2011. I cannot afford a lot. They are flexible and understand I do not have $ 800 to spend on my animal. This means that some but not all of the tests they would like to do will  be done -$$$. So,  the initial estimate for services usually has to be revised by negotiation.  Remember be assertive, asks questions, be practical. 95% of the time can get in the same day with no emergency charges. I have had about 3 vets I have seen over the years with Ingleside and each one of them has been exceptional. My friend had also taken her pets to them for years and she loved them.  They also do really good nail trimming for $ 15.  If I take my beloved crew of two dogs and one cat to them it is because I trust them completely. I am not one who trusts easily. Also, remember some people who post on here are never happy anywhere they go ( LOL).", "business_id": "vctk2EKW16-ZTMRX4tMJQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JW_gwnIJQ6CniEl_89KWJA", "review_id": "WXVESgasP2NWSvMloS4aqA", "text": "I went to Ingleside on a friend's recommendation after not being able to get good care or a thorough exam at another Arcadia area vet.\n\nWhile the end result of my visit was making the excruciatingly difficult decision to humanely euthanize my cat, I could not be more pleased with the care he received there as well as their compassion towards both of us.\n\nDr. Ronaldo(or Rolando-I can't remember which) was beyond amazing. She was able to quickly diagnose my cat, ran him through x rays with no problem(when the other vet I went to wanted to sedate him for x rays which likely would have complicated his illness and maybe even resulted in death) and was completely compassionate and patient with me. I ended up spending half a day at the office on a holiday and was the last person to leave. I think they left the office open just for me judging by the lack of cars in the parking lot and no patients in the lobby.\n\nCould not recommend this vet more. They made a horrible process as \"easy\" as possible.", "business_id": "vctk2EKW16-ZTMRX4tMJQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CdSWqRNBwIA0M-AeO_S_Zw", "review_id": "d4K3ssweJKw0EYhzegW_Hg", "text": "They like to run expensive tests and we believe them to be dishonest. We had been going there for years but no more.", "business_id": "vctk2EKW16-ZTMRX4tMJQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gQTky9lHTcqHM6eIgCh0Yg", "review_id": "mxw2oqPNDhNOe4lSihE_-g", "text": "We were in need of somewhere that would perform euthansia and on a Sunday. The staff is wonderful and so very supportive and understanding. They explained the procedure and very efficient. When we pulled up, they were waiting for us and had a room ready for us to go into. It was a very calming experience and they gave us all the time we needed to grieve. I would definately recommend them. Dr Bart was very caring. As difficult and heartbreaking as this was,they made it a little easier. A week later, we received a sympathy card which was signed by the whole staff....such a personable touch and it meant so much to us.", "business_id": "vctk2EKW16-ZTMRX4tMJQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iCypwflW0AOkUjhiH-jxQQ", "review_id": "zTcLj0Oz8_sV8ExlmkyKMg", "text": "After my cat was severely injured I rushed to this hospital for immediate care. The entire staff was not only professional and nice but they really care about your pet. \n\nThe Dr thoroughly went over every single detail and was straight forward about everything. He followed up me with several times checking on my pet and going over the procedures he had done and what to expect and look for in the future. I couldn't have asked for better care and true concern for my baby.\n\nThank you Ingleside!", "business_id": "vctk2EKW16-ZTMRX4tMJQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BMJYJmAWbpa5VdNe8TRDPg", "review_id": "hsSLCMmzSUJ1Ar87pPMBkQ", "text": "Driving into the Royal Palms compound set the stage for a great lunch experience. The grounds and landscaping are great, colorful and relaxing, however it was the restaurant that left me smiling. We did not have a reservation during a rather busy holiday lunch crowd, but the maitre de'offered a table on the outside patio. I was all for that, but the people I went with were feeling chilled (being from Tucson and 60 is winter) and hesitated just a bit before saying the patio would be okay. The maitre de saw that short hesitation and made room for us in the dining room. All of the wait staff were just as attentive and perceptive. The food was very good, my cafe latte was fantastic. \nFor the price of a mediocre lunch at Applebees I had a great experience at the Royal Palms.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "gOvKWYXobX_Pgzsz-K8auA", "review_id": "TuXA0l_rt0w7EA2ZZTK_Uw", "text": "i feel so cliche giving another five! we just got back from a five day stay at the Royal Palms and it was just fantastic. there were only two small gripes:\n\n1. the little cubby hole in the shower to put your shampoo in is at an angle and everything slides out\n2. there's no iPod connector in the room- a bummer since they were just remodeled\n\nhonestly, everything else was amazing. the rooms, the pool, the grounds, the spa, the food and most of all the service. the cabana boys at the pool were totally friendly day in and day out- no matter what you were asking of them or how busy they were. anything you asked was answered with a smile and \"You got it!\" \n\nand here's the kicker: tipping was all included on the front end. So they weren't even doing it to get a big tip! \n\nat night, the grounds are dotted with little fire pits and couches where you can sit, sip wine and chat. there are also free pilates and yoga classes, and hammocks and croquet set ups around the grounds.\n\nwe couldn't have asked for anything more. i know it's in phoenix which is not always the most exciting place, but i'm telling you, this is a very nice destination resort for a conference, wedding or just chilling with a spouse or girlfriends.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "kDJ9PRlYugp5RIa9ontPZg", "review_id": "Si3HpVp8N5k7VU8nUxjPjA", "text": "Five stars.\n\nThe staff at the Royal Palms is so unbelievably helpful and courteous.  I'm not sure I'm the type you might expect to find at a resort like this, but I've never detected a whiff of attitude from anyone here.\n\nLast year, I reserved a \"Royal Romance Package\" which included dinner and a room, complete with champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries.  Our room was a large casita at the corner of the property, resulting in a very quiet and private experience.  Walking around the resort, you feel like you're really (as lame as it sounds typing this) in an \"oasis in the desert.\"  The other guests have those silly, serene looks stuck to their faces.  The staff is always smiling.  Everything just seems so...leisurely.\n\nDon't even get me started on T. Cook's.  The service and food are impeccable.  At first, the portions may seem a little smaller than you're used to, but the flavors more than make up for this.  I've eaten here a few times and the wait staff are always pleasant and conversational without intruding on our meal.\n\nMy fiance and I are currently planning our wedding here in the small, private Alegria garden.  The Royal Palms was the first and last place we toured; we just absolutely love this resort.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sU979Oghvi6Q6vCJ7tplbA", "review_id": "HBF48btdNfswaUzgZZpe0g", "text": "I'm going to keep this short because I can write so much.\n\nGorgeous resort and grounds.\nExceptional service and staff.\nGreat food at T.Cooke's.\nWonderful spa services at Alvadora.\n\nI just came back from Royal Palms this past weekend and we had one of the best trips. Very romantic place for couples and at this time, Phoenix has really great weather. We absolutely loved this place.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "GubdNFoDAsiwE6bWIr97cQ", "review_id": "O9AKmol9dt5uYAogTAE7FQ", "text": "Yes the place is pretty but....\n\nMy sister gave me a visit for my birthday. I have mentioned a few times that I would like to try TCooks, is that the right name? Anyway she misunderstood me and reserved a room for me and my mate.  So we went, yeah it is pretty, the grounds are nice, the staff well ok I guess. They of course could not find the reservation even though my sister had already paid and I have the confirmation number. So we sat in the lobby area for a bout an hour and a half while they figured it out. Finally they sent us on to our room with a lead. He showed us the room and asked if we needed anything. Nope was our reply. The room was nice if one is in to the look, I guess many from the mid-west are. The room was small as was the bath. There was no space outside for sitting other than a chair next to the room beside us. Yes it was nice, but only to a point. That point dropped when I found out how much she paid for this room, I almost pooped my pants. I am accustomed to paying silly prices for rooms as I like nice. But my God my home is much nicer than this hotel and a whole lot more room. I have no idea what she was thinking, but I am happy she thought so much of me. So yeah if you are coming from an area where this look is not over done, it is a nice place to stay. But I would still be disappointed with the room considering the cost.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "llkm_iXQszkN5DZvmqjNqA", "review_id": "0Z8YQcxRSfAA-_wNjFKAgA", "text": "Best Hotel in the Valley... very expensive but when i have done comps it was actually cheaper then sanctuary... the staff is top notch and they enter your preferences in their computer system so when you come back they remember what you like.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "YoBgKOdfpGH48LpIDSfoQQ", "review_id": "M_fqio-nJeSjOG66LH0DcA", "text": "I'm having my wedding here, so I'm a fan. Courtney their catering manager is great. I'll update the listing after the big day!", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "9vxUUOoasnu8gtoXRwAhYw", "review_id": "PmBzffj0TQgxdF7eWSm26Q", "text": "Nothing bad to say about this resort. Service, grounds and accomodations are top notch. Had wedding #3 here [don't ask]  in one of the gardens. Food was fabulous as was the service and the cake!! I asked the kitchen to stock my cooler after the reception with milk shakes and sandwiches and they did just that; along with the leftover cake! \nT Cooke's has never disappointed for client meals or romantic ones. Love this place. Love.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g84VjttN28PWiv_WtdhnSQ", "review_id": "SJr4njv_U9j2VXMPX3bPGQ", "text": "Pretty good massage, but the amernities were not nearly as good as it could be.\n\nThe locker room/private spa area is pretty small, with a strangely placed hot tub and only two chairs for resting/sunning yourself. \n\nAfter my massage I wanted to have lubch at the pool. Impossible! The pool is in a seperate area so you have to compete with everyone staying at the Royal Palm (not to mention some Scottsdale crowd locals) to get a space at the pool. I had to brave walking to the pool in my robe from the spa (sounds silly but it was annoying). Then 50  LOUD douchebags had taken over the entire pol area and were partying and giving others the once over. I was just trying to relax! Of course there weren't any chairs left at the pool, so eventually I gave up and wen home. Not very relaxing.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RT6qe2ZAANWsBBZLhbTxKw", "review_id": "b8IA4CrjeR3tt-GokdE7xQ", "text": "I have stayed here since 1999 and I think it just gets better every time we come in to town. Service is top notch, the food is excellent and the rooms of course are beautiful with a great view. Nice quality mattresses, linens, and amenities. The service is comparable to the Beverly Hills Hotel. An example is: we asked about a restaurant and they brought reviews to us; and when we decided to dine there, they made reservations and printed a map. Everything was waiting in an envelope when we went to get our car for the evening. We are treated so well, weather we are in a smaller summer discount room or a suite in March for spring training. The employees of The Royal Palms Inn will go out of there way to assist you to the best of their ability, we did not hear \"no\" with out a very valid reason; and they came up with alternatives. I highly recommend this place to relax and be pampered.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "AYtex99aRrvPsIWvEwN7Nw", "review_id": "7N6YE4x-wNnc1ZQ7yA1cRg", "text": "Anyone who can find fault with this establishment is impossible to please...period.  This resort is exceptional in nearly every way.  The grounds are extremely intimate and phenomenally well designed and maintained...exotic, cozy, sexy, exclusive, warm, inviting.  Pool , workout room, yoga and spa services - quite nice.  Quiet classical guitar playing throughout the grounds by day, candlelit and the air \"scented\" with a fantastic piano player at night.  The food was way above average, the staff; front desk, concierge, bartenders, valet, \"chambermaids\", maintenance engineers were all extremely friendly, courteous and timely.  The other patrons were mature, respectful adults and we had the best time.  One last plus from my angle: no kids...YAY!!!", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "P8KlUtWEu-b6ZwM7XjuxBg", "review_id": "-PBQHmfAEInk81WNAvW-Ng", "text": "I attended an anniversary at the Royal Palms, and was so taken with it that I booked a room and treatments... I only live a few minutes away, and I didn't go home all weekend.\n\nIt is everything you would expect from an exclusive resort. Every last detail is perfect. The ambience is intoxicating, and the service is the best in the Southwest. The meal they catered for the anniversary was above average, and my meal at the restaurant was superb. \n\nTourists who are looking for Sedona-style views, remember that Scottsdale is a major city. Locals might be put off by the Southwest decor in the rooms (it's not my favorite, though still well-excecuted here). I probably wouldn't go just for the spa treatments, but they were still excellent.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4GJWpmNh6RIe0AW4wj8PEg", "review_id": "OaQTWPYwSPkOL2pEu0_yfg", "text": "get married here!\n\ni did and the attention to detail of the place itself and those that work on the premises is just phenomenal. the grounds are intimate and immaculate, but also in a way that isn't stuffy and pretentious - everyone in our wedding party and the guests felt so comfortable. we got married in the Alegria Garden for a small private ceremony and then moved to the Palmera Salon for reception festivities - loved it!! for lodging, we started out in a casita and then moved to a spa suite....and quite frankly, both rooms were so wonderful - relaxing and romantic.\nif there is one downside to getting married at the Royal Palms (and this is a silly one, but i will mention), it's that there is no staging room for the bride and bridemaids to get ready....so we just met up in a friend's room, problem solved.\nthe setting and the wait staff made it so easy to have a wonderful wedding experience.....there will be anniversary trips back to the Royal Palms in my future for sure!!", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pCfT_uv-M8GtVGWYU06X4A", "review_id": "-rMXuklr1F5MMqtW4yjMOg", "text": "My husband and I spent a weekend at the Royal Palms Resort in mid-November. Let me preface my review by saying that usually I stay at Motel 6, but I've decided that at age 50, life is too short for hard beds, lumpy pillows, creepy carpet and ice machines right outside your door, no matter how screamin cheap it is. Amazing that when you pay more, it's really, really nice, The grounds are gorgeous and lush, meandering little paths, fairy lights, fountains and outdoor fireplaces at night. Reasonably attractive guests (not to heavy on the gold bling, yet we were in Phoenix so not particularly tastefully understated either). The R.P. was the venue for a couple of \"Bride Magazine\" weddings (generous breasts but not really over the top, so to speak, and nicely tanned ASU sorority and fraternity members who got a bit sloppy as the evening wore on. Clearly the dads have been minimally impacted by the \"economic crisis\". Excellent service, not a hint of snootiness. Just warm and efficient. We liked the pre-paid $22.00 gratuity charge. It eliminated all traces of sucking up and false cheeriness. The fitness facility was decent with a lovely outdoor stretching area on the second floor. Nice roomy hot tub and iced citrus water magically offered to rehydrate and wet our whistles. Still I could have done without the \"romantic spanish guitar muzak\" constantly playing in the background, clearly providing ambiance for those who don't know the difference. I happen to, being a classical and jazz musician. It makes my husband crazy, but what's wrong just rustling palms and trickling water? Must we always have to listen to someone else's musical selections? Okay, how was our room? Not bad, but probably the weakest part of the resort. Certainly an atmospheric \"love shack\" for 2 mature adults who have been married forever. Don't know what they intended us to do with all those pillows. For the bi-focal set, the room was too dark and clearly designed before CFL's became the new green way to save energy. Royal Palms, the light is cold, cold, cold. Deep six the cutesy stenciled Disney birds on the walls and re-paint. Color does matter! Excellent bathroom with plenty of shower space for fun and recreation. Very plush bed was too squeaky and springy for my aging back. For the money, I expect dead quiet and a mattress to die-for.  However, all in all I'd rank the R.P. highly, would recommend it to friends,  and would consider returning for another respite from the Colorado cold.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "LVXshh7j6lDfdiPK2PAG2w", "review_id": "LP6Bipl3ARKRVUCiyUf9Ew", "text": "Probably would give it 3.5 stars but no half stars available. Others have pointed out the multiple positive findings at the RP: excellent staff, romantic setting, very good restaurant. Here are the negatives: \nIt can be spendy (very) although recently they have been getting more price aggressive here. \nRooms can be small and dark. I stayed in one of the newly remodeled \"Spa suites\" and would NOT recommend for the money. We never even used the living room area because of its unusual lay out. The balcony was very small as well, most appeared to be that way. \nThe pool area is very small so if they are busy the place will get crowded and can be loud. I rented a cabana on a busy Saturday and it was worth the expense given the crowd. \nThe spa is small but very very nice, 4-5 star.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 15, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "bBY5SVPCc_FCqRzxw8VlPQ", "text": "This review is for the bar only - it's our 'go-to' place to unwind on any given night... \n\nTonight happened to be a rare Friday evening where my fiance and I were ready to get our swig on. Royal Palms bar took good care of us... fantastic bartenders, fun company on either side of us, great wine, delicious food (especially the bread with pesto sauce), and Dwight on the piano with a vocalist.  Jared had a simple turkey sandwich with some sort of salami and a side of salad.  I went with the bronzini fish that was served with some vegetables - different than what I expected but very good.  In the past, I've gone with their burger and it's ahhhmazing!  \n\nOne of these days we will actually spend the night at the Royal Palms, but until then, it's a treat to just go for several drinks, a meal, a cup of coffee, and a slow drive home.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ToIcMshsBV7T63EAq59Sog", "review_id": "GunoYBN1boO_pGg2IOB7rQ", "text": "I love the bar at the Royal Palms, not far off the beaten path, yet in a world unto it's own.\n\nYou can easily pass the entrance as you cruise down Camelback.  Once you turn into the drive way the valet team greets you to park your car. On the way to the bar, stroll through the lovely garden/fountain area - as you step into a more tranquil time.\n\nThe bar has a number of nooks & cranny's, four cool seating sections - the fireplace room, the tables along the windows bordering the garden, the spacious corner and up at the bar. The entire property has an early Arizona motif which is consistent in the bar with comfy chairs & couches and a wonderful mix of floor tiles.\n\nCaitlin, our waitress was welcoming and  crisp with her spot on recommendation's.  Pork  flatbread, was a stand out appetizer with a flavorful consistency of meat, cheese and mushrooms. The Bergstrom Pinot,  a real treat, was a nice compliment to our food.\n\nThis gem of a hideaway was the perfect spot for a light bite and glass of vino on a rainy Monday night.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "rY0T1Sx-kSeSHgnPbLOA1g", "review_id": "enX7gLn8daZBsISMpReN_A", "text": "Stayed here after getting a terrific deal on Expedia.  Saved over 250.00 per night as the room we booked was normally over 500.00 a night.  Loved this place, probably the best resort I've stayed at in Scottsdale so far.  Our room was a terrace suite over looking the pool and Camelback Mountain.  Had two terraces on each side of the room and the views were beautiful.  This time of the year all of the citrus trees were blooming so this fragrance of lemon/orange filled the air!  If you go here during the summer months when the temperature in AZ reach well over 110 degrees you can save even more on the rooms.. This is a perfect romantic getaway destination and you won't be disappointed!", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AvfoSdb4fXZQd3fJq0jgFA", "review_id": "2NdqSXanW5mUDA5Q-nC_Xg", "text": "Very nice and a great deal. Gal pals and myself flew in for a birthday weekend. \n\nConveniently located pretty close to the airport. Also, running down to the shops in Scottsdale--we're right down the street. \n\nFeels like a home away from home. The service is very kind and accommodating. When they help you out, it feels really sincere. Pool guy, bell hop, valet, everybody.\n\nOn Friday and Saturday night though, there were weddings. So I got roped from areas that I would've liked to sit at. \n\nMy first time to Phoenix and was pretty happy.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7GYMv8LXlYCX6cFh3OmMEQ", "review_id": "gylajv7n82x3opYa_e5l8Q", "text": "This resort is just as nice as the Four Seasons.  I really like the service.  People are attentive and friendly.  It's a historic hotel, so it has history to it.  T.Cook's is DELICIOUS.  Last night, they had a chef's tasting menu that included a dish he created on Iron Chef.  My mom had that dish.  What really stood out was my breakfast this morning.  I'm not a breakfast person at all; however, my french toast with homemade chicken sausage was excellent.  The rooms are beautiful and clean.  It is still kind of dark with all the lights on; however, just step outside during the summer and you'll get enough light.\n\nThe pool is small and not as nice as some other hotels I've stayed at, but that didn't bother me because as long as my toddler had a good time in there - that's all that matters to me.\n\nI definitely will come back next time.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pmOOYVwtlo3v0CESn7no-A", "review_id": "zIPzGUQONfFlD5DkW8H9CQ", "text": "Our family (7 people) stayed here in four rooms.  We loved our rooms and that they were located in small casitas and not a huge block hotel. The landscaping and grounds are absolutely beautiful.  We enjoyed just walking around the facilities.\n\nThe pool and hot tub was very relaxing, and when we were there it was very empty.  T. Cooks restaurant was extremely good and has been one of the best meals I've had in the Phoenix area. \n\nWe spent a day at the spa and enjoyed ourselves. The facilities are small and very pretty. We were asked to wait in the 'relaxation area' between treatments.  It was a lovely area with nice chairs, drinks etc... The very surprising thing was that it was basically the only place people could walk through, so it ended up being the least relaxing place. Every few minutes some one from the staff has to walk through the room to get from the treatment area to the front desk. Once someone even brought what looked like large laundry bags through.  It was a beautiful place and our treatments were great.  I just think the layout and timing of maintenance needs to be rethought.\n\nFrustrations: Check in and check out was slow.  The 'front desk' area is very quaint but too small when several people are needing attention at once.  Plan to wait a while if there is anyone else waiting.  The resort made several mistakes on our bill. They fixed it but only because we caught it. Also, when we came back to our room one afternoon our door was ajar.  We checked the room and nothing was missing.  We called resort security and they were able to trace back who last opened the door with their key card (a resort employee).  It was all ok, but we could have lost our jewelry or laptop if someone had decided to take advantage of the open door.\n\nI loved the food and beauty of the resort, but I don't think I'd stay here again because of the slow check in and out and the security problem.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fCDsJINnhFsnJNHGp0nSsA", "review_id": "m-DQzvHzdCZwAPF-EolN-w", "text": "Perhaps the nicest place I have ever stayed at...\nWe stayed there the night of our wedding, before we headed to the airport in the morning for our honeymoon.  I don't know where to start, this place is overall phenomenal.  We were treated like royalty the whole time and we had the best service imaginable.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "__b7YV2PZCin-nL2KC4RKg", "review_id": "C7TnRlDtCMvJDwy_OAdyug", "text": "Such an amazing place for a wedding. Ambiance was incredible. I didn't stay here, but I definitely would in the future. We stayed down the street at the Phoenician, which was also lovely, but for different reasons. \n\nI felt like I was in a Spanish villa. So quaint and relaxed. Little nooks and crannies around every corner. Landscaping was phenomenal. The property is just amazing. \n\nThe only downsides were the small pool and the food. I wouldn't come here if I had kids with me, but its a great setting for a romantic getaway. The food they served for the wedding dinner was sub par, especially at $140 a head. We had a meat and cheese plate for an appetizer but there was only 2 VERY small pieces of meat on the plate and lots of \"filler.\"  The lobster bisque also wasn't very good. The entrees were just okay. \n\nGlad we stayed at the Phoenician, but next time we might stay a night or 3 at the Royal Palms.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GU9ITiwbv9Qle62DOpkRzA", "review_id": "d9SvqD0l8efvpniYUlc7WA", "text": "Great hotel.  Reading the book about the history of this property made me appreciate the stay that much more.\n\nAs you have probably read, service is very friendly without having that forced feel that many places have.  The property is visually appealing with nice landscaping throughout.  It's very quiet and serene with a view of Camelback Mountain in the backdrop.\n\nNice pool and spa area\n\nRooms are very nice and much different from standard hotels, and i really liked the change.  The bed was very comfortable.\n\nLocation is good, and close to downtown Scottsdale.\n\nOverall I would def rec coming here.  Not really for a bunch of dudes, but more like a romantic vacation kinda thing", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "h9d3VW5RTJymoFoLnN60_w", "review_id": "6kr9gPlmSp1Gu97nir0Znw", "text": "Beautiful grounds, great rooms and the restaurant is excellent!!! It's our favorite place for brunch. The room we stayed at was great and the bed was so damn comfortable that  we woke up in the middle of the night to comment on how comfortable the bed was!!\n\nThe spa was OK, unfortunately my therapist kept talking and talking and talking and I was a wuss (yeah, I know...) and didn't told him to please just....shut up! \nThe pool area is tiny, so if you're interested in more of a pool scene, this is not the place.\n\n4.5 but I'll round up because of the best bed ever!!", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "rxGMXiiZyxwnYUrWP1OJTQ", "review_id": "7lYD-R5_QuReLUT_iHjEfg", "text": "If you're going to eat til your sides hurt, it's good to get an early start!\n\nThanksgiving in Arizona was a wonderful experience thanks to the feast we had here. We arrived at 11:15 and sat down for a 2.5 hour buffet enjoyed in their sunny side patio. This was my first time here and it's amazing to know that their renovations are fairly recent because you would never guess it! The Spanish style tile roofs, huge trees and beautiful overhanging Bouganvilla really set the tone for this place. It has so much character and thought put into the layout, you can't help but feel relaxed.\n\nThanksgiving Day brunch was wonderful! (If only you could take some home for leftovers!) Although I did miss doing some cooking of my own, I have to admit it was nice to skip out on grocery store madness and be pampered for a change! We finished 4-6 plates (the guys ate more!) from their cutting station: turkey, of course, pesto topped salmon, and prime rib, made to order omelettes, salads, and desserts. My only critique is 3 of us got a bowl of squash soup and it was so salty none of us could eat it. Must have been a fluke because the rest of the meal was delicious. They definitely have hired the best. Everyone we came in contact with was friendly, gracious and made us feel right at home. And in case you missed their Thanksgiving buffet or you want a repeat performance of their awesome spread, you can go a month later for their Christmas smorgasbord. \n\nI would love to stay here next time. From what I learned, each of the rooms were decorated by a different interior designer so they are all unique. As I was sitting in the courtyard, I couldn't help thinking, this would be a beautiful place for a wedding! (Don't tell the BF I said that!)", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wiefsZpIGt3b4ijUwsC4Jw", "review_id": "2aUhaS6oJHpHfs4gtMXyTQ", "text": "When we decided to go to Phoenix for the weekend, my boyfriend and I agreed we didn't want a big time resort. We decided on Royal Palms and it did not disappoint. \nThis resort just gives off that warm cozy feel...the decor, the service...we arrived late on Friday night and entering the reception area, were scented candles and a cozy fireplace. \nOur room, it was nice, spacious, great bathtub...but it felt a bit like a cave (heavy drapery and a small window)! Definitely request a room with a terrace or balcony with a view. \nThe concierge, Mona, was fabulous!! She was such a help and the 3 restaurants that she suggested for us, definitely delivered!! \nThe pool area was nice and the service was very accommodating and friendly. \nThe spa was also very nice...small but quaint, nice. I enjoyed a massage was nice. \nThe fitness area seemed very small, I didn't use the facility...Mona informed me of the canal, that was just a mile down the way that I ran to and along. \nThe location was also great, it felt centrally located and easy to get around. \nI would definitely stay here again, and recommend it for a weekend getaway, a nice alternative to the 'over the top' massive resorts...", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "NiWYlka6NYK4fUB-KXZlFw", "review_id": "yDNF6nq8tePvDf_lPWv0vQ", "text": "The bf and I needed some majoring pampering (or, I did, and dragged him along for the ride) and got a 90-minute couples massage.  It was a pretty decent experience, though I wish I could have been slightly closer to the bf.  He seemed like he was on the opposite side of the room which was counter-intuitive to the \"couples\" concept.  The facilities are decent, though small and slightly outdated.  It was odd how you have to pass through the steam room to get to the small soaking pool, and the temperature of the pool was too lukewarm to fully enjoy.  \n\nI wasn't the biggest fan of my masseuse, either.  She was a little snappy for a masseuse (you want a calming, soothing person to be touching you, and sadly this wasn't entirely the case) and had some really painful techniques.  \n\nOverall, however, for a couple's massage experience, it lived up to my expectations.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "XTnQ-zgIXJk8ZjZO9Xv6GA", "review_id": "hwEMrMngVBbSUPnB74MlEg", "text": "You have to do this. If you are reading this that means you are thinking about it. Stop thinking. Do it. Impossibly romantic this Scottsdale hideaway is understated, intimate and refined. Curving walkways through bougainvillea and honeysuckle camouflage casitas and villas all with private terraces. The rooms are Mediterranean Spanish with fireplaces and comfortable sitting chairs at the base of the massive bed. Go for the designer casitas. No two are alike. They are all amazing. The entire resort is filled with nooks and crannies where you can find solitude and luxuriate with a cocktail while you soak in the scented breezes and warm sun. It's like a private residence you have to yourself with a few others. The service is over the top good. Room service twice a day including turn-down with ice buckets and spring water. Need your car? Make one call and it's waiting at the entrance. The spa is small but you have it to yourself. Steam room, jacuzzi, massage. Do it again before martinis and a fabulous meal at T. Cooks, the on-site four star restaurant. In short, for a three day romantic getaway, there is no place I'd rather be than the Royal Palms.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jakIYGUwQCipyfP1sDAI1A", "review_id": "WPsd3OaxCNwZNxeAPiD1SQ", "text": "My girlfriend and I wanted a weekend getaway.  We found the Royal Palms Resort and gave it a try.  It was a little pricey, but it was well worth it for the atmosphere and experience.  We loved the Hacienda feel of the property and enjoyed the time at the pool.  No rowdy kids were to be seen and everyone was enjoying the sun and quiet.  The whole evening was quiet.\n\nThe room we stayed in was also amazing!  It consisted of a tile shower and shutters in front of the bath tub.  It was fun to get away for a weekend.  We even ate at TCooks restaurant.  The food was expensive but we enjoyed being pampered like royalty.  Oh and the drinks we just as great!\n\nI would go back to the Royal Palms anytime.  Definitely recommend it!", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fbIRBP0vfMo9fOFeLRnWMg", "review_id": "hJcHc2x891OzQJecg-Y_QA", "text": "Royal Palms - such memories!  My wedding reception was at Royal Palms almost 10 years ago...if I could have Yelped then it would have definitely been 5 Stars.  Have stayed many times over the years and have always enjoyed returning to this special place...I would classify all as 4-5 star caliber visits.  The property remains beautiful and the location can't be beat.  Most recently returned for my wife's birthday this past weekend.  It was once again a terrific weekend, but there's clearly room for improvement.\n\nPro:\n1. Beautiful property - perfect location\n2. Great room (designer casita #118)\n3. Good service\n4. \"Surprise\" birthday dessert in room was a nice touch\n\nCon:\n1. Time to jazz up the pool area: one poor server running around like a chicken sans head does not make for a relaxing environment...and the little shack of a bar does not exude opulence.  Try to be more like a miniature version of the Scottsdale Four Seasons Pool area.\n2. T'Cookes has not recaptured it's mojo from the glory years gone by - good service and food, but it used to be head and shoulders above typical resort fare.  (this could be another review if I had time).  \n3. They ran out of souvineer coffee mugs - this in and of itself is no big deal, in fact they gave us a token discount on a set removed from a room.  This would have been much more appreciated if we didn't find coffee residue in the mugs when we got home.  Not the end of the world, but annoying nevertheless.  \n4. $25 \"Resort Fee\" is irritating.  These nickel-dime charges and fees everywhere you turn these days are really getting out-of-control.  I'd rather pay the advertised price and take care of my own tips and such.  \n\nOverall, I'd say 3.5...rounding down in this case.\n\n**************************\n8/24: Updating from original 3 star level.  After reflecting on all the hapiness that Royal Palms has brought into my life, I just can't leave this as 3 stars.  The place deserves four...kind of like a lifetime achievement award.  I wrote the original review the day after consuming 4 lemon drops by the RP pool, a Boodles martini and an Anchor Steam at the Jade bar, wine and Irish Coffee at dinner at T'Cooks, a bottle of Champagne in the room, and a bloody mary and another anchor steam at brunch the next morning at Dick's Hideaway.  My liver may have weighed in with 3 stars, but the resort really deserves 4.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P5zCCAcHzs-qXT-9Va4ymg", "review_id": "TGVa1dYiXCieEH1y8kGW0g", "text": "They sell an experience at this hotel, not size. And the experience and service are great!", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S0zTAffTMx-M76-yNlWVjg", "review_id": "q63VWrbI5Y1lD9FOuOWsLw", "text": "A truly gorgeous getaway spot.  Excellent grounds -- a real escape right in the middle of a sprawling city.  Beautiful and beautifully maintained.  Right at the base of Camelback Mountain, it's just *gorgeous*.\n\nThe staff was impeccable and friendly -- the service at T Cooks was some of the best we have ever had!!\n\nWe had some (maintenance) problems with our room, but they were quick to send staff to repair it, and were very quick with compensating us for the inconvenience.  We were already happy with the room, but the room they moved us to was a dream.\n\nAmazing memories from a lovely lovely site.  Midweek days were even more lovely without the weekend rush.\n\nBar and food at the pool was mediocre, but the staff was friendly.  Any minuses were made up for by great service and lovely environment.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "h7v_M_0-YVpSVZ2WD7FpAA", "review_id": "4xvInBXZv0J0ufnM-lMjYg", "text": "Ohhhh~Laaa~Laaa Baby. want to impress your significant other? Um, ya, this is \"IT\". \n\nFrom the gorgeous drive into the tiny circular driveway, where guys hop to your vehicle immediately, to the tiny & intimate little archway into the little cozy 'front's' room, you are transported to a Mediterranean Dream World. \n\nFabby Lounge \nOutdoor dinning \nRomantic Dinning. \nAmazing Courtyard \nWinding passageways \nAwesome soaker Tubs \nSerene Outdoor Yoga \nBeautiful Gurgling Fountains \nInteresting Nooks & Crooks in every turn. \n\nA+++", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Go2814QDx0H4ysBslRBt3g", "review_id": "knFmMGnWxc0y26bU8gykwg", "text": "My hubby and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary by staying at the Royal Palms Resort. We journeyed windy walkways surrounded by manicured lawns, beautiful trees and blooming flowers. Our casita was lovely, private and had an incredible view of Camelback mountain. The staff surprised us by delivering a plate of yummy chocolates that said Happy Anniversary on it. We enjoyed a delicious dinner at romantic, Mediterranean T Cooks. We relaxed in the jacuzzi under the stars. The service at the hotel and the restaurant was impeccable-everyone was very friendly favorite person was James-the bellman-he has been there many years and really knew the history of the resort. We enjoyed the intimacy of this smaller resort-it was a memorable celebration, worth the investment and we plan to go back.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PmL8qk1tFoOUluBdOLPxFA", "review_id": "7I_a-iU6ssvQpAV4WQLGaQ", "text": "This was pretty much the first business I had the chance to experience when I came from CA to check out this city \nThis hotel is a lover paradise. If you can afford few nights in one of their casita I believe you will share some happy stories with you grand children  about the time spent in paradise.\nBy the way the spa and restaurant are also institutional in the city.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1tQZrkIweF1iv2RrU_dxJg", "review_id": "sddb9IjbC0hpdfmaydNQ3Q", "text": "super nice resort.  the staff is friendly and the grounds are beautful.  i was here for a wedding and really enjoyed myself.  definitely recommend this place.  the prices of the room is a bit high though, but worth it for special occasions.  \n\nthe reception cocktail food and dinner was was very scrumptious.  we had brunch at t.cooks and the food was fab also!    \n\nthe rooms are spaceous and our room had a shower and tub that looked out to the living room.\n\nthe alvadora spa is a bit smaller, but very nice.  the showers were big, steam room was a good size.  the jacuzzi was a bit small, but fine.  the waiting area for treatments got a bit crowded though, and it was also a unisex waiting area.  the spa is pretty luxurious and a very nice treat if you're staying at the Royal Palms.  def a place i would recommend friends to go to for a relaxing weekend!", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gQyOwXDSPGgZ_ngw89Dkug", "review_id": "yl-z0rKr4PfwfEMBXNzIpg", "text": "What an amazing place!!  I had an incredibly enjoyable time staying at the Royal Palms Resort, and recommend it highly.  So many excellent points:  absolutely gorgeous accommodations, polite and helpful staff, excellent restaurant (breakfast/ brunch outside, with a delicious cup of coffee, is a must), a great spa, and a relaxing atmosphere.  My boyfriend and I stayed here for a conference in late October, which is a great season in Arizona.  Our stay was a pleasure from beginning to end.  The resort is well-suited for special occasions (there was a wedding reception and an outdoor conference dinner during our stay).  Our room was very comfortable, with excellent set-up and a great view of the mountains from the balcony.  The resort includes a pool, a small gym, several lounge areas with firepits and fireplaces, and the wonderful Alvadora spa (with massages, facials, outdoor-facing showers, and shaded lounge areas to your heart's content).  There are several mountain trails a short walk/ drive away from the resort, and downtown Scottsdale is 10-15 minutes away by car.  In all, a beautiful place for a special occasion!", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e3i2J-cBKJoP9Mth5uolhw", "review_id": "fLEHaNso7I77IyoQdFINyw", "text": "DO NOT GET MARRIED HERE! This resort is beautiful from the outside, but start peeling back the layers and you will see an ugly company that will nickle and dime you at every turn. My wedding experience turned from one of joy and happiness to a feeling of dread and nausea at every turn with this company.  THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW UP FRONT: Expect to pay a 22% service charge that is TAXED with the sales tax + the regular sales tax on top of your bill. Also, plan to spend $100 per bartender and be expected to tip several key people during the reception, despite the service charge. Also, plan to pay $4.00 per every car that valets at your wedding. If you want a list of who actually used the valet, forget it. Expect to meet every deadline they give you with your payments, but do not expect such promptness from them. And if you use their \"preferred vendors,\" remember who some of those vendors really work for at the end of the day... I have my contract on record for anyone who wants a glimpse at the \"whole picture.\" Trust me when I say that the beautiful, sugary sweet image you get on your initial visit, will not depict the financial reality here.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vhxFLqRok6r-D_aQz0s-JQ", "review_id": "bPgIj3OGYScMmlFXvoDfiQ", "text": "One of the best resorts around.  Romantic, hidden and tucked away.  Staff is very accomodating and the casitas are spaced far away enough from each other that the patios do feel really private.  Depending on the time of year, you can get a decent price on a room.  The pool area is smallish compared to newer resorts but have been nicely rennovated.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aVHwMeRiIcdg_0zR6_o44w", "review_id": "YVfDte6Tys6qzdiwLJ1BGw", "text": "I am only reviewing the Restaurant and Bar area.  This place is perfect, they get everything right, the visit to Royal Palms for dinner was the highlight of my trip.\n\nReservations are met to perfection, the atmosphere is super classy without being over the top.  Service is top notch.  Food is great quality and fairly priced.\n\nAs I usually do, I will keep it short - GO HERE for drinks and a dinner date.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9vxUUOoasnu8gtoXRwAhYw", "review_id": "MAGy9IDOB0kEeyonDuBJJg", "text": "This review is for Alvadora - the spa at the Royal Palms. [cue angelic voices...**ahhhhhh**] \n\nThe lovely presented me with a spa gift cert for three services. When I arranged the appointment, I asked if I could increase the massage time from 60 to 90 minutes in lieu of the second service and was told 'of course'. So I booked a 90 minute stone massage and a pedicure. \n\nThe day of the appointment - my birthday - I was greeted with a 'happy birthday' and shown to the women's shower/changing/steam room. Its not fair to call it a locker room, its simply too lovely for that. There is a second 'relaxation room' where you can sip tea an enjoy small bites while you wait. Delightful.\n\nAs for the massage itself, may I just say that it was the most relaxing 90 minutes of my life?? It was one of those times where time goes by much more quickly than you want. I didn't want it to end. The room has a vaulted ceiling with what look to be the original beams. It has two tables and shower heads above each for the citrus scrubs [yikes did that sound sexy...] The woman [you can ask for gender preference if you like] who worked on me - Carol, I think - was great. I was kept warm the whole time either by her hands holding the smooth warm stones or by the perfect weight of the covers over the rest of me. I felt perfectly taken care of. My 5x operated shoulders have never felt so relaxed. I walked out of there and into the ahhhhmaaaazing not-locker room [stocked with everything - and I do mean everything - you might need, right down to qtips, shave cream and disposable razors] where an out of town guest asked me what I had done and she told me I looked stoned. All of that without drugs!! The showers, walk in and large enough for a family of 5, are similarly equipped with all of the spa products to use and enjoy. Lovely. \n\nAs an aside, I don't mean to short-change the pedi but I am a girl who has frequent pedi's, so this was less of a treat than the massage which I'm less likely to get for myself. It was pleasant, in a nice atmosphere but nothing seriously out of the ordinary. And sorry my lovely, but not worth 80+ dollars. \n\nThere are nooks outdoors - each with lounge chairs and fireplaces - where you can relax and unwind further. Or you can have lunch there with your book - which I did. Menu, lunch, it all comes to you quickly, sweetly, happily. Makes me wish I lived there. Its quiet and lovely and is a great match to the experience itself. The staff is kind and attentive and a dot on the i of the incredible experience.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "zqnAdayPsak5dbLF2gEvNw", "review_id": "2fjWBwsz9O8KuOegsAk09w", "text": "I am really going against my better judgment in writing this review. Am I wildly, madly in love with everything at the Royal Palms resort? Absolutely!!! Do I want you to go there?? NO! But only because I want this place completely to myself! Located off Camelback at the base of the beautiful Camelback mountain, this boutique resort is a little slice of heaven in the middle of Scottsdale. From the towering palm trees to the lush green foliage to the heady aroma of flowers everywhere you go, this place is an oasis of beauty and relaxation. \n\nMy favorite time to go to the Royal Palms is at night, when the twinkle lights wink at you from hidden corners, and candle glow from the various secluded tables light your way from nook to nook. I recommend going around 8, when the live music starts. Listen to the bluesy singer's sultry, melancholy voice as you enjoy a glass of wine on the garden patio. Or perhaps take a romantic stroll across the grounds until you come across a secret garden tucked away, waiting for you to find it. \n\nThe restaurant and bar are top notch, and have a great happy hour that lasts until 6pm Monday through Thursday. Or, if it's a hot summer day, take a little stay-cation and relax by the gorgeous pool in your own private cabana. \n\nThe entire property is enchanting, and makes you feel like you've stepped into a place where time stands still, and the only thing to do is enjoy the tranquility that surrounds you. But like I said, you really shouldn't go there......", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DDo7BexMbY1YAgEJLHumUA", "review_id": "fsmXX_DL2nwa3YgxhtZ7pw", "text": "Loved this place...took my mom for mothers day and we were there for 5 hours getting wonderful services and had lunch by the pool. Cant wait to go back", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rSbqoimVUWPEbNSGwyjI-Q", "review_id": "ZgX2X-rflm2H_BBa0OXBPQ", "text": "I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!! We had gone for our wedding anniversary, and I had booked the room through one of those travel websites, and if you do that regularly you now that your room is going to be just a room nothing special.  So as we are checking in to the hotel, the front desk clerk informs us that our room isn't ready, and that we had been upgraded to casita. I knew from our last stay here those rooms aren't cheap, but when he said that I was jumping for joy inside!\n\nThe room was sooooo wonderful we didn't want to leave the next day!", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bG-r4zndr1xuon0pHbUrcg", "review_id": "4E3j3FIK2Dgt8X03uENo-A", "text": "I went to the Royal Palms for a conference hosted by IBM last week.  We had a catered lunch in a small conference room which was delicious (an assortment of sandwiches and tossed salads, champagne, wine) while the guest speakers were presenting.  The wait service was friendly and catered to every whim.  One of the bartenders gladly offered to make me a mimosa when I was hesitant to go for champagne.  \n\nI also got a 90 minute deep tissue massage (current rate is $200) by Evan on a secluded balcony with a beautiful view of the mountains.  I mentioned that I thought I had pulled my piriformis so he worked every muscle in my a$$ (yes, that's where it's located!) and even told me the names of all of them, hahaha.  He asked about the amount of pressure, how I was feeling, etc.  I felt extremely comfortable with him and he definitely fixed my piriformis!  We had nice conversation until the pain ended and the relaxing began and I started to doze off.  \n\nWe also received gift certificates for the shop in the spa.  They have the usual type of products you would expect: body lotions, facial masks, candles, etc.  I bought a strawberry and kiwi shower gel and lotion set which smells insanely delicious.  (I think it actually put the idea of happy hour into my head...)  I also loved one of their perfumes, but for a tiny travel size bottle I believe it was $50!  \n\nEverybody is very attentive and pretty hands off at the spa and you can relax indoors or out before or after your treatment(s).  They provide big, comfy bath robes and slippers as well as lockers.  The only complaint I have is they don't have a nice, private place to change your clothes.  I changed mine in the restroom which has tile flooring, slats in the door so you're paranoid somebody can see in, and nowhere to hang up your clothing.  But maybe I just missed private changing areas.  \n\nIf you ever get a chance to spa here, do it!", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fREQimvpmtkHn5XwhbyB4A", "review_id": "iJna8LqHdnGiKjq4yLG4bw", "text": "Stunning, gorgeous, heavenly!  I have a new-found like for the desert...if it's going to be at a place like this.\n\nImpeccable, friendly service, extremely accommodating.  Excellently appointed rooms.  There was a giant tub in my room that I didn't even jump in (why???).  There were nice smells everywhere.\n\nI was here for a wedding and had an amazing view of the mountain behind the hotel....very pretty at both dusk and dawn.\n\nThis place is both peaceful and cozy.  The beds were super comfy.\n\nI would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a relaxing and care-free getaway....you won't have to do a damn thing but get there.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "X_kPh3nt0AJPNPHye2rTlA", "review_id": "K9LFDqQVbWwxjQNKbhelzw", "text": "Oh dear Royal Palms Resort...can I please live here forever?  HAHA...this place is awesome!  My family and I have been going here since it opened...I remember this place when it was being built up...they have one of the best breakfasts, lunches and brunches ever!  They do not have as large of a selection as the Phoenician but it is delicious!  I love the green eggs and ham omelette!  YUMMY...it is an omelette with pesto, proscuitto, and parmesean!  They also have this gyro egg dish its awesome too!  My mom had her 40th bday here and we have had other large parties here too!  The hotel grounds are beautiful...it is much smaller then some of the resorts we have in the area but thats ok because they did an amazing job with the little space they have...the rooms are gorgeous and luxurious!  The pool area is small but its ok...whenever I have been there it is not crowded at all so I feel like I have my own pool...It is right against Camelback mountain so the views are beautiful...I have not gone to the spa yet...but I heard its great!  I need to save save save...hahaha...try this awesome resort you will not regret it!", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IvRd0WE0LmU5QL2iPBUUqg", "review_id": "gIs7T09cO06lNIHM3PyAyw", "text": "What a gem\nStaff was amazing and skilled in the fine art of customer service. My wife and I are locals that wanted a staycation sans kids and to celebrate my wifes bday. I booked on Hotels.com and called the resort to confirm. Nina was awesome and asked if we were celebrating a special occasion. Some reviaewers mentioned the snooty attitudes of the valet staff and tcooksstaff. We had no such issues at all. They were all wonderful and if you tried to tip valet they reminded you about the resort fee an no tip policy. After a pleasant happy hour at t cooks with excellent service we retired to our room only to discover a clean room and chocolates for my wife. \nWe will be coming back.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OksbhhgC71Ary3zNHMypeQ", "review_id": "7S5wiDKYJquvEIavUd2IcA", "text": "All I can say is... when I die, I hope Heaven is the Royal Palms with endless amounts of Malibu Rum and trips to the Alvadora Spa :)\n\nTheir spa is by far the best in the metro-Phoenix area. Attendants and masseuses give five-star service is, time and time again, the single best hour of my life when I get to splurge and visit them. But worth every bloody penny!\n\nThe grounds are pristine and an oasis in the Phoenix desertopia. Secluded south of the Camelback Mountains, you'd be amazed at how removed you are from the 3+ million people in the area. It's just that fabulous. \n\nThe staff and valets are always accommodating and rarely have I ever saw or heard them get snooty as a few have complained about. \n\nThe pool and bar is a must visit :) Especially during the eight months of summer in the Valley. The only downer... sometimes they just don't have enough loungers. But they quickly remedy that upon request.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jEYQNYkoZGS7foGUUyfCwg", "review_id": "qcQ7Nh6bImRFRFBK9tIL2g", "text": "Quiet, secluded, elegant, old Spanish, luxurious. Excellent restaurant and lounge with live music. Beautiful pool with cafe. Fantastic service at every level.  Perfect getaway. Five star hotel, but some real bargain prices available during July and August when it's inconceivably hot (temperatures were 110-ish on the weekend I was there).", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UsShQth4ThCaxi5rvxGRKA", "review_id": "HNwffKXWGqaRDYkyMVhCyQ", "text": "Absolute Heaven.\n\nMy husband and I decided on a stay-cation for our two year wedding anniversary and decided to stay at The Royal Palms based on reviews and the curb appeal of this beautiful resort. It looks similar to our wedding venue and we got an amazing deal (they price matched a \"budget\" travel website that I was skeptical of). When we made the hotel reservation, we also made reservations for the restaurant, T. Cooks and they asked if we were celebrating anything special.\n\nUpon checking in, our hotel key holder stated our name and \"Happy Anniversary\"  and they upgraded us to a suite as a present! Very nice. The bellman showed us to our room, which was beautiful. We immediately got changed into our swim suits and checked out the pool. It is small but is fine for the size of the resort. We ordered mojitos poolside and had a great afternoon!\n\nAfter getting ready for dinner, we walked the grounds before our reservation. The resort is nestled up right against Camelback and there are lots of courtyards and hidden gems around the property. We went to the bar for happy hour (great happy hour deals) and then went to T. Cooks for dinner. Our table had rose petals and candles and our menu said Happy Anniversary on it! Our meal was fabulous and when it came time for dessert, they brought over their special for the evening and in chocolate writing, it said Happy Anniversary! We truly felt like we were being treated like royalty! When we got back to the room, our bed had been turned down and there was a platter of fruit and chocolates and it also had the chocolate writing that said Happy Anniversary on it! Wow! This is the place to go if you are celebrating! \n\nThis resort is amazing. The hotel is gorgeous, the grounds are beautiful and you will be treated like you are the only two people in the world! Thank you and we will be back!", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BuHRkr7TQCpL1TmopZYT1A", "review_id": "v-XMWLtYsY7prddCBbUSDA", "text": "Beginning NOW! They have a live Jazz Band on the courtyard playing that is out of this world great. Steven P is the vocalist-Producer-songwriter that is there now. Nice evenings there on Thursday! \nNice staff and great fun. Sexy surroundings.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VZWOi9UAqveUbQxbapKB7g", "review_id": "WaPfI0r57WskcYm2L-ec_A", "text": "I spent the day at their spa and then got a 75 min massage. I don't splurge often and do spa days about once a year. Even though I have not been to many spas, I have to say, this is one of my favorites! I spent my time before my massage relaxing by the pool and drinking a couple of mixed drinks. The service was spot on coming by only when I looked up and the pool was nice and relaxing. I went on a Sunday and loved that it was not packed full of people. its not very relaxing when you have to be a vulture for a nice bed with shade, which I've experience in some previous spa days. The women's jacuzzi was private and quite lovely. it was outside, but the water was cool enough to relax in. And the massage was so soothing. With my nerves right now, this truly hit the spot.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vtw5K1JbMSxjVXeVFyqkYg", "review_id": "EjgOEB25Iw1jCdBAEcvJrA", "text": "There is no surprise this hotel is #1. The property is amazing. Location is perfect. Service is outstanding. Food is delicious. The Spa offers some of the best services Ive ever had. Cant wait to go back!\nNote: Service charges are included with everything including your car service, so no need to tip!", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "At9PVF4yP9uxPHiqOkakHg", "review_id": "jyR2t1VBJNqgc0pVpcKcdg", "text": "This is not a place to just sleep, you WANT to STAY here and not leave.   The grounds are so beautiful, flowers typically found in the South Pacific are all over the grounds.  Great food, quiet pool and lovely rooms.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VEIQIyFj-9aAykheNbma1w", "review_id": "0BCy_PamgHUlY8pUfPvfGA", "text": "The Royal Palms is so tranquil despite being near the heart of Scottsdale. Bunny rabbits run about and all you can hear is water trickling from fountains and the birds tweeting, it is SO quiet.\n\nThe food is great too at the restaurant on the grounds and not unreasonably priced.\n\nWe got a casita near the back of the resort which added to seclusive nature of the place but the room, although nicely decked out was much more claustrophobic and dark than those at the Montelucia or the Boulders. Plus the shower and the toilet were in the same room, a little weird. Wasn't thrilled by the floor plan or the excessively squeeky bed but the room was nice all the same.\n\nOther than that, I would recommend the Palms for a staycation as it so relaxing and the service is excellent.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CkgINQSONmbI9Oh947dHZg", "review_id": "fxdOZ0nhLrBZHNdEXMxTCg", "text": "There is a place, not so far away, where the wine is delicious and the tranquil sounds of divine music play. Should you arrive at this place with a desire for stomach satisfaction, the food will provide the vehicle for your satisfaction. My family came here to have dinner prior to going to Zoo Lights. Our guide was friendly and gentle. Ryn is the best and was able to direct our choices as to food and drink. We had the pizza which was okay (a little soggy) and the vegetabe plate and the hot dogs with fries and fruit. The place is best with just you and someone that you want to pounce on (super romantic) however, they are kind to children as well.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "qZrArI2ohkYkQlELl13BKQ", "review_id": "k07cLknUvGe88G_QHH75cQ", "text": "When I think Royal Palms, I think romantic getaway. A quaint yet exquisite resort, the Royal Palms was built in 1929 to emulate a colonial Spanish retreat. Colonial as in when the Spaniards were conquering the New World.  All of the historical details are presented on a frescoed wall in one of the courtyards.  \n\nWe had heard some great things about J Cook's and decided to spend a leisurely Sunday morning dining on the patio. If you're looking to be treated like royalty, you want to dine here\n\nI enjoyed exploring the hotel after a luxe breakfast at J.Cooks.  The staff are incredibly accomodating.  What an ideal location for an intimate stay-cation!  It's a nice place to go to grab some drinks and appetizers, I will definitely be back to see what more the resort has to offer!", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kxIs2EkZR8ipVIgg6xyQGw", "review_id": "wiSuT4go14MIUuhqBS9wiw", "text": "This review is exclusively for the T Cook's (if it is part of T Cook's) lounge area only as we did not stay in the hotel. I don't enjoy writing bad reviews, however, we feel that people need to hear about the experience we had here. In summary, we would not return due to their poor customer service and have shared the following experience w/ our friends and family.  My husband thought it would be nice for us to go out and do something special before NYE to help us decide if we should spend NYE there. He did a whole lot of internet research and found that according to the website, the Lounge area of this hotel had flamenco entertainment once a month.  He called to verify and to see if we needed reservations, the woman who answered was quite nice, he said, and confirmed the start time of the entertainment. How fun, we thought! We dressed for the occasion and were very excited to go to this Lounge; we went wednesday december 28, 2011 and arrived at 6pm. The grounds are absolutely beautiful-we were even more excited as we were pointed towards the back area to The Lounge.  First off, we walked in, there was no hostess/host, no one to greet us- not knowing if we were in the right place, we looked around and at that time a waitress (or maybe the bus girl?) practically ran past us, clearly not wanting to be side tracked.  My husband asked her if this was the place where they had the flamenco entertainment and as she was walking away/running away, she said that there wasn't any flamenco there and pointed to the bar and told us to ask the \"bar supervisor\". My husband and I looked at each other wondering, huh? So we both walked over to the bar where there was a bartender and one of the waitresses, Kathryn and i think another bar person. We stood there waiting for them to agknowledge us, which they didn't, so after a few awkward seconds my  husband  asked them if this was the place, etc...Truly we felt like we were interrupting their conversation; we felt, at this point, very unwelcome and it hadn't even been 5 minutes since we arrived. We were pretty sure that we were in the wrong place and there's no flamenco entertainment here.  They all looked at each other to ask themselves, is there flamenco entertainment here? One said no, the other one had no idea and Kathryn the waitress said that they did but that it would be outside. All this while, no one was speaking to us, there were speaking amongst themselves. We found this to be extremely rude, impolite and uninviting. I think my husband asked if food was served there, Kathryn at this point said yes and informed us that there was also a restaurant down the hall (TCooks) that served food.  We felt pretty uninvited there, like she was shooing us away, actually now that i think about it, so we walked to TCooks and realized that we weren't in the mood for formal dining and returned grudgingly to The Lounge. We didn't get a 'welcome back' or any greeting that could turn the previous experience around but yet we decided to sit. The waitress Kathryn was dutifully pleasant while taking our order. The hors d'hoerves were good, but I have to mention this: when the \"bus girl'? I didn't get her name served us the food, not a word from her. My husband politely said, \"Thank you\" as she served us the food and still not a word back from her. She's the one that nearly ran us over -i noted her above. All in all,  I'm not sure what was going on w/ their service staff,  I really feel they just didn't want to be there and secondly,  they have been inadequately trained in providing excellent customer service.\nRude, impolite, unwelcoming and not knowledgeable about entertainment provided there. Definately not a place we will return to-that includes the resort.   We did not stay for the originally much anticipated flamenco entertainment which ended up being inside and not outside like were told-we felt too unwelcomed.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tOm5LYIUJ3Xm8wSxzNoOag", "review_id": "wavL1H6ftA2n9UKbUfF1cA", "text": "Totally loved it!  It's so quaint and charming.  I have been to some of the best hotels in the world, and this place rocks!  Here we go:\n-charming and professional.  Not uptight like the Ritz Cartlon.  Very, very personable staff\n-amazing food and will do special meals like vegan and gluten free.  Breakfast served at 6AM and coffee bar open.  So nice to be served early as some hotels have client wait till 7AM\n-wonderful conceirge who helped me w local restaurants and hiking \n-amazing spa.  It's like you have the place to yourself and the staff knows what they are doing\n-really nice gym w great equipment\n-little nocks and crannies of fireplaces, fountains and outdoor spaces.  I want my house to look and feel like this!\n\nI hope I get back to Phoenix just to stay here again.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C0vujI9rPTA30iHyBYKlfg", "review_id": "p3OxpFa318wTOMc_7SR6QA", "text": "Agree with those who describe this place as enchanting.  The rooms are extremely comfortable, the grounds are picture perfect and the pools are very pretty.  We had 8 people in our group ages 15-64 and everyone found something they loved about this place.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "iwUN95LIaEr75TZE_JC6bg", "review_id": "NcVIEF8x2EqeoGohmwVZ1Q", "text": "I've been in many presidential suites, few better than the one here.\nEverything is superb.\nAttention to detail, focused and sharp.\nAnd the room itself?\nRomantic with it's outdoor showers, making you feel almost naughty when showering.\nAnd room service?\nI enjoyed the eggs benedict, although it was somewhat cold.\n\nToo bad I onlly have until till two o'clock to get this room cleaned and ready for shift manager inspection.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RZZX5_JiCzxX1ntD5oa7xA", "review_id": "82Tksuq1buE51yG-VjtgAw", "text": "My man and I stayed here for a Cinco de Mayo staycation. It is a beautiful resort. I spent most of my time relaxing. We ate brunch at the restaurant. It has a beautiful patio and great service.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CRGmeMU5aspzpXR9y3rxkw", "review_id": "i8q0yrdl-40V_yBRtEgI7A", "text": "My husband and I just returned from a trip to Arizona, made GLORIOUS by this gorgeous boutique resort.  From the moment we arrived we were greeted with authentic kindness and care. We were whisked from our car, straight to a simple check-in area [complete with delicious iced tea and lemonade] and given a tour of the grounds as we were shown to our room.  \n \nAll the rooms in this resort are 'casitas.' Basically, you get your own little house with a kitchen, sitting area, big bathroom and lovely bedroom with plenty of storage space and dressers for each person to have their clothes.  Turn down service happens nightly and the cleaning crew seems to sneak in and out of there anytime you are gone.\n\nThe pool is lovely, and again, the staff is welcoming and remember who you are after meeting you only once.  Also, they could gouge you on the prices there, but guess what THEY DONT.  [Especially in terms of resort standards]\n\nWe also had a couples' massage at the spa which was incredible. Before the massage you can hang in your separate locker rooms which have a eucalyptus steam room that leads to an outdoor jacuzzi and shower, as well as lounge chairs to chill in the sunshine before you have your service.  When our awesome massages were complete, we were handed champagne on the way out and instructed to take a quick steam and shower to help pull out the toxins brought up by our massage.  Again, the staff was incredible and caring and I love them!\n\nOne cool thing about this resort is that they provide an environment where you don't need to feel obligated to tip at every turn [except at the restaurants] by instilling a very reasonable daily resort fee [$28].  This included unlimited valet parking, which was worth it alone!\n\nAll of this and I never even mentioned how gorgeous the grounds are. Immaculately kept, thoughtfully designed landscaping surround these historical grounds, and the rooms are lovely as well.   This is also a fairly small resort, which is nice because you end up being a part of a nice, intimate community of vacationers.  And on our trip, it was 95% adults. We saw one child the whole time we were there.  [Not that I don't like children, but it's nice to have some peace on vacation :)\n\nAll in all I can't express how enamoured we both were by our stay here. We felt very special, were greeted with smiles and 'hellos' everywhere we went and treated like royalty. It's a great place to go for a romantic getaway, OR to have your wedding! I highly recommend it!", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RXs5httYG67NK9ryRzvn5w", "review_id": "4pT_0sfo_ivP1QN-X-ym_A", "text": "Oh Royal Palms, how I love thee so!!!\n\nWe were just at RP this past weekend and thoroughly enjoyed this place.  Situated close to the Camelback mountains, when you enter through the gates you feel as if you are entering a Spanish mansion.  From the moment you pull up, the valet team are all over you making sure you and your luggage are properly taken care of.\n\nEvery single soul that I met who worked here was exceptional, courteous and went above and beyond.  I was quickly checked in and given all of the information that I needed.  Afterwards, the bell man/valet come to escort you to your room with a quick overview of the property.  After walking me to my Terrace Casita Room, he did everything from lay out my suitcase to fill my ice bucket.  The best thing about their wonderful service is that all of the tipping (except restaurant & spa) is included with the resort fee ($30 per day).  \n\nThe room (210) was marvelous!  We enjoyed the soaking tub that was so deep, I kept slipping under water =) as well as the huge shower, comfy king sized bed and our nice little patio.  We had a chance to take a swim in the pool as well and while there were several people out, it wasn't too crowded just yet.  I love their turn-down service (when do they even come in?!?), the yummy candies and bottled water they leave bedside and the concierge.  We booked last minute reservations through Mona at a swank French restaurant (separate review) and had no issues.  We were even given a complimentary glass of champagne as thanks to her sending us over. \n\nI genuinely loved just about everything here.  The grounds are quiet and well appointed and the hotel is close to some great shopping and fine-dining.  \n\nIf I had to fuss it would be to say that our toilet in our bathroom kept running.  After a couple of jiggles of the handle it was all fine so no real complaints there.  We also went to T. Cooks Lounge around 10pm one night but was a little disappointed that we missed the live entertainment for the night.  The food and drinks there were just okay and we ended up sending one item back (smoked brie).  The drinks were a little watery but our bartender was super nice.\n\nI cannot wait to plan another trip here once the weather cools down a bit.  This would also be a nice place to head to once all of the kiddies are back in school.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qa05pUVNapADHZXpHMPMeA", "review_id": "PfIVtwhix25RrjVU8_WuaQ", "text": "I was king for a day. While staying a the Royal Palms I felt like the world was my oyster, every wish was my command and everything I desired seemed to be thought of before I desired it. In short, customer service here is phenomenal. Astounding even. The resort has beautiful grounds, a nice bar area, the basic room is fairly roomie and has a big ole bathtub in it, the pool is open twenty four hours... this is seriously huge for me because I work graveyard and honestly want to take a dip at 3am, I truly walked away unable to think of something that could have been better... and while I think I got my room for a steal, knowing how amazing this place is, I will have no problem paying full price the next time a staycation comes up. You just have to visit, look for a deal or whatever you need to do, but if the opportunity to stay here comes up, take it. You will love it.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CtuoM6_Im-xBZMAqPKMQ8A", "review_id": "-9urw0EzQlYp5pTi8up_hQ", "text": "Such a beautiful resort! My parents stayed here over the weekend so we popped over a few times to visit them & check it out. The staff were friendly & very helpful when we had any questions. The rooms are beautiful & pretty spacious. The bathroom is stocked with great products from their spa.\n\nThe pool isn't large like other resorts in the area, but it's extremely relaxing & peaceful.\n\nThanks to my parents, we'll be back to try T. Cook's restaurant soon!", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PDRWbCZa92irf8mK5X_Kig", "review_id": "q8Ax-1xZspgT5H6JKyQAsg", "text": "Rarely do I give out five stars for hotels, but there you have it. A resort perfect in every way. My husband and I booked our stay for one night last Tuesday on the day of through the Hotel Tonight app. $100 for the room... truly a steal. There was an extra $30 resort fee tacked on that all guests must pay, and which pays gratuity for the valets and housekeepers, gives you access to the pool and fitness center, etc. The pool, by the way, is open 24 hours, which was so cool because we are such night owls and we totally had the pool all to ourselves at 1 in the morning. The pool also has floating rafts you can use for free, plus clean towels, comfy lounge chairs, cabanas, and bar service. The pool did not disappoint.\n\nThe customer service was phenomenal. The woman who checked us in was very chipper and seemed genuinely happy to have us there, and one of the valets gave us the tour of the resort and showed us to our room. He was very helpful and kind.\n\nThe room was decorated lovely, and although we had hoped for a king bed, we made do with the double beds we ended up with (apparently they were too booked to hook us up with a king bed). There is a large bathtub in the bathroom, but the wall next to it can be opened up completely, so it was like taking a bath in the bedroom. Really pretty and neat. Plus, they had candles set up, so you better believe your heiny I took advantage of those.\n\nMy only qualm is that housekeeping came knocking at our door at 11 (check out wasn't until noon), successfully waking us up as we had gone to sleep really late the night before. My husband had to run to the door before they came in, as we were both *ahem* in the nude. He ended up stubbing his toe so hard in the process that his big toenail ripped off completely and therefore effectively ending our little staycation. \n\nAlas, missing toenail and all, an excellent experience in every way!", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BuHRkr7TQCpL1TmopZYT1A", "review_id": "FkHa0x6r2BkZBFFziw0fHA", "text": "OK...'USED to BE' is the key word here.  I know I gave this place a high rating alst year...but NOW??? I used to Love this place and it had classy neighborhood people that  frequented it- from Paradise Valley, Arcadia areas... OMG! NOW? I There is an old geezer who's name starts with an H, who pretends to own the place,. He is  ALWAYS there.....and he invites tons of match dot com women to meet him there -in the bar lounge (that used to be awesome). He acts like he knows them all and play them like a fiddle- The Bar staff loves him because these poor women buy drinks and food...He makes sure to tell the women to get there before dinner so they buy BAR food...It is a gimmick. He also orchestrates jazz dancing in the courtyard...in which he is actually helping sell dance lessons pretty much and the Dance Instructor is a real creepy smelly guy! So,  I'd say this place is NOW a PIMP  place..because the manager and staff knows exactly that he is using the place as a pimp home for himself and since no one goes there much (May-Sept) he drives a little business to Royal Palm, making it look like a chick hang out...(Piano player is great) Bar tenders have their heads up there ass's (the fat one is rude) and the bar food gives you gas and taste like crap. This place is  not anything  like is used to be. Sad!", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d0PHPwf_MZs-ZZ_d0iSapw", "review_id": "bSw47-q3_pcMLspfzd5eRw", "text": "This is my favorite hotel to stay at in Arizona. It's a boutique hotel which I love, no chains here. The pool area is so nice, and the rooms are amazing!!! They have different styles and names of the rooms. The hotel makes you feel like your in a garden somewhere magical.\n\nT Cooks restaurant is inside and it's sooooo yummy! I go here with my girls.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "NvDR3SPVPXrDB_dbKuGoWA", "review_id": "lBtreC_BG2bKRPdSBGEk4A", "text": "This review is for the lounge that is part of this gorgeous hotel that boasts outstanding vistas along with a lush tropical feel to it.  My wife wanted to check this place out for happy hour. I'm glad we did; The food is excellent. They have $2 steak tacos on Tuesdays. Although they are relatively tiny, they were very tasty. We had the short rib flat bread for $7. Which is not what you are thinking when you hear the word flat bread. It's more like a tortilla in which you dish in the short rib meat (no bones) and lather it with this heavenly goat cheese. I could have eat that cheese all night. In addition, we had the pretzel bread bites that came with dipping cheese. The first few pretzels I dipped with the cheese but then I realized that I still had goat cheese left. Think of a bagel lathered with cream cheese. That's what I did with the goat cheese and pretzel bread. Our total tab came to $18 (included one soda) before tip.\n\nNeedless to say, this place is very intimate and classy and very affordable for the regular folks.  And I might add that all of the employees are professional and helpful.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "OVmy8WqTGYluA87lQRSGdw", "review_id": "DlZ6SOu2VUhaXLs3AYye1Q", "text": "This might very well be my favorite resort in the whole land.  \n\nWhen you first turn onto the driveway lined with tall palm trees, approaching the Royal Palms serene entrance with the mountains looming in the background, you realize that this isn't any ordinary place to stay. Instantaneously, bags were retrieved from the vehicle and you're inside and helped in a jiffy. Yes, you're in Phoenix, yet somehow you're worlds away from it all. \n\nThe room was serene and beautiful. The color scheme and accents had a Mediterranean influence, exotic yet familiar and calming. The room is spacious. The bed is comfortable. The bathroom is exquisite. A separate shower with perfect water pressure. A separate toilet. And a most excellent deep-soaking bathtub. And I stayed in an estate room. I can't imagine how glorious the estate suites, villas, or casitas are. \n\nThe property itself is magnificent. The main courtyard with its center fountain, its Mediterranean style accented by palm trees and flowers and the mountains in the background is stunning. The grounds are lush and green and there are so many built in tranquil spots, both hidden and unhidden, where you can relax. The main pool is large, with adequate and comfortable seating. There isn't a spot within the Royal Palms that isn't scenic or relaxing. \n\nService is top-notch. You get the sense that they will do anything to make your stay more comfortable. \n\nAnd if you really did not want to leave the property - no one would fault you for this - there is an amazing on site restaurant, T. Cook's. One of the best white-cloth dinners I've had in recent memory was at T. Cook's. Do you miss the Duck a L'Orange, it is ridiculously tasty. \n\nThere are only good and great things to say about the Royal Palms. It is always considered one of the best in the area, if not the country. I can't argue with that. This place is absolutely amazing. If you can't manage to relax and unwind here, there is something seriously wrong with you :)", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OR8LO7yYfZUSoC-sgGDF7Q", "review_id": "7o_zGSWpWsiN8p6TX_v9EA", "text": "This place was AMAZING!  I have stayed in probably over 100 hotels, this one was the BEST hotel I have ever been to... staff was extremely friendly, I WILL be back!", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ivvSfSCbgOp01MuK8Dgl6A", "review_id": "b9OTgiSQKHJqFCED9ftSOA", "text": "Just returned from a pre-Thanksgiving,pre-family get together where my \nHusband surprised me and  booked us into the resort for some alone birthday r&r. I can't believe our good fortune to arrive at this oasis mid week and fine a staff that doted on our every need or want. The check-in area sets the mood for what is to come...plush desk area with a fabulous fire and beverages along with an upgrade(small snafu on the part of Kayak)..during our three days at the resort we never encountered anyone who was less than a true hospitality professional. Grounds and pool area are emaculate.   the rooms. Well,let's just say the balcony,soaking tub and high end linens just start the long list of amenities. We had dinner at t.cooks ,the on site restaurant and that equaled the rest of the faculty. Top quality food and service,worth every penny or pennies!if your looking for no unpleasant surprises and spending your money at a place that really does appreciate you being there,then I would book a few nights here. Compared to other high end hotels or boutique places we've been lucky to experience Royal Palms is in our top three...ever! Oh, you won't even miss shopping  Scottsdale to hang out here all day and night.\nto", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rYmw6I_zLLDzNrSY9nZfUw", "review_id": "e4LnsIj1GsTncIYThqT0nw", "text": "One of the best resorts I have stayed in. Very different setting. Extremely friendly staff. If I come to Phoenix again, I would definitely stay here. Very relaxing and clean resort. Thumbs up!", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EOgFe505FwuNI2mgKJY7cQ", "review_id": "WaGFmMyLpyiYBz7FYDC9MQ", "text": "Romantic, cozy and beautiful environs. The staff is top notch. Our room had a comfortable king-sized bed and a warm gas-fired fireplace. The decor is sort of rustic Spanish Mediterranean.  Always the mark of a great hotel, they will deliver the New York Times to your room each morning.  Be sure to have a cocktail -- I recommend the Pepino Diablo -- in the Cigar Room at the end of the evening. This is easily one of our favorite hotels in the United States!", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3h_-bLtXxgnOhjPT-sU6Ew", "review_id": "YOt5voiFV1hQAzUmIBx2KQ", "text": "I loved this boutique resort. I went in July so it was so hot but barely anyone there. We had the spa amenities to ourselves. :) The good was great! I didn't get tired of the T. Cooks menu. Would love to go back!", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BuHRkr7TQCpL1TmopZYT1A", "review_id": "bpmrG5feScghF56Fub-nXw", "text": "I am trying to love this place again and give it a thumbs up! You;'re killing me Royal palm Management! UGH! I  and went back a few weeks ago. I feel like I had this old boyfriend who was great and then he turned psycho and also didn't bathe again. So here I am searching for an old boy friend  which is what I am referring to - 'The Royal Palms resort' who was awesome in it's day, and NOW a mess- STILL.   The bar area  was changed and the entire main seating area is now entertainment wires and cords and the cheeeeziest  band. The furniture is filthy and the Bar tenders are REAL ass bites!!!! The food is tiny crappy taco type foods!!! Holy shit! Dear Daddy Warbucks: Do not take me here again! it is a  'HAS BEEN' place and now old and tired. Umm, like some of my dates!", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gMgqLHXMTB_g039JR-opRA", "review_id": "qnwVWRywXEfMOJRPftLqYg", "text": "Great rooms, Nice pool, Great staff...........Beautiful & peaceful resort...........two thumbs up! Cant wait to return.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kGgAARL2UmvCcTRfiscjug", "review_id": "EYMqRBTRaZ04YOJYwwxQDQ", "text": "This place is gorgeous.  I haven't stayed in the rooms, but have dined in T. Cooks many times and have attended several functions in the banquet rooms.  It's always a great experience.\n\nFrom the moment you arrive at Valet to the end of your event, the customer service here is awesome.  The banquet staff always goes over and above to make sure you're well taken care of.  At one particular breakfast meeting there wasn't any ice water available in the pre-breakfast area.  Instead of telling me \"there's water inside\", they went in and got a fresh glass for me.  At another meeting, I asked for a Lime for a Diet Coke I was drinking....they walked to the bar inside the building to slice up a fresh Lime for me, very cool.\n\nWhenever there's an event here, we try our best to attend because we know it will be over the top.\n\nReturn Factor - 90%", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xaNG-xBI7wcvPRAVGVcbdA", "review_id": "3d9AD0VF5C0adiqEX2jf9w", "text": "My husband and I just returned from a 4 night stay at The Royal Pams and we are huge fans. The grounds are beautiful and the employees are super friendly! I only gave this 4 stars because although the pool was gorgeous, it was really crowded and not nearly enough seating for all the guests. But, we still had a great time and the staff at the pool bar is exceptional. They are very accommodating and even come around to fill up every ones waters so you never have to go to the bar and ask for one. \n\nT Cooks was really good, more impressed with the breakfast than the dinner but dinner was still really good so I highly suggest making some time to dine there. \n\nThe room was really nice, pretty standard size room but great bathroom and comfortable bed. \n\nI think that this hotel is in a great location - 2 miles from downtown Scottsdale, a few miles from Camelback and only a 2 hour drive to Sedona. I highly recommend this hotel for a long weekend/romantic getaway.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 16, "cool": 13}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "p2U-NF5yjA4QtR0znYnuEA", "text": "The experience lives up to the expectation set in its name. I was lucky enough to have my wedding at the Royal Palms and must say that the experience from start to finish was spectacular. Set against the backdrop of Camelback Mountain, the setting is simply stunning. We had our wedding reception in the Estrella Room with the cocktail hour in the courtyard in front of the room. \n\nBefore getting married here, I was told by anyone I spoke to that the wedding food is by far the best they've ever had anywhere else. I completely agree with this statement. The food is a culinary masterpiece. It doesn't taste like your typical catered food. It tastes like the food they serve in T Cooks, if not better! Everything you eat, down to the bread and pesto dip is extraordinary.  \n\nThe service is about as extraordinary as the food. I worked with Suzanne who was extremely helpful from start to finish. Each bride and groom gets a \"shadow\" for the wedding day. Our shadow was the fabulous Christy and followed us around while we took pictures and throughout the whole night and made sure we had cocktails, food and any other help throughout the night. She even helped me in the bathroom with my large wedding dress! I can't say enough about Christy and how helpful she was throughout the night. She was calm, comforting and helpful throughout the whole night. \n\nI will end this review by saying that \"you get what you pay for\" and while the Royal Palms is on the pricier end, it's worth every penny and they make sure they work for their money. Everyone is kind and helpful and I couldn't imagine getting married anywhere else.\n\nBesides the wedding experience, I was also lucky enough to stay at the Royal Palms the night before and the night of the wedding. I highly recommend staying in the Valencia Casita #125. It's got an adorable courtyard, little sitting area, a small kitchen and a nicely sized bedroom. The rooms are intimate and have a lot of character. The grounds are extremely relaxing and lovely to just walk around and take in. \n\nI have also been a guest at their spa and must say that it's a relaxing and luxurious experience! The staff is friendly, the amenities are very nice and everything is completely relaxing.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pQ6ij6cOBRB3yJGHbVZHUQ", "review_id": "GAu1BcSe8jOZp1AXtjrFlg", "text": "This was my son's idea and gift to their Mom for Mother's Day. We had reservations for 9:45 brunch and even though we were a few minutes early, there was a nice buzz in the restaurant and they seated us right away. There was a starter buffet with just amazing smoked fishes, meats, cheeses, fresh fruits, salads and breads/pastries. There was a fixed selection of entrees, cooked to order and again, all of our dishes were excellent. Myself and one of my sons had the Surf N Turf (Lobster and Petite Filet), my other son had the scallops and my wife ordered the fish, although I cannot for the life of me remember what kind it was. I do remember however that she loved it and we all had not a single complaint! There was also a dessert buffet with every type of flavor palette you could imagine. Chocolates, truffles, cakes, creme br\u00fbl\u00e9e, tarts and more. Way to go guys! AWESOME!", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PvSCAjggo_Kvzs2bZXUUFQ", "review_id": "zdHI9kdXVd8BAYr37Qbmwg", "text": "By far, one of my most favorite places in Arizona. And I'm a second generation native, I know a lot about this state and a lot about the hidden treasures. This is one of them.\n\nI've been meaning to write a review for sometime as its been quite awhile since we stayed here.\n\nMy husband and I got married on April 11, 2009. It was the night before Easter and we had a room booked here. It was not only a holiday weekend but a popular wedding day, so we were competing with a lot of other couples.\n\nWe showed up somewhere between 11:30-midnight to check in. Checking in before us was also another bride and groom who apparently got the last regular room. When we got to the front desk we were told they had overbooked. We were crushed as we really wanted to stay here and didn't know what our options were going to be., especially it being so late into the night. Without hesitation we were upgraded to the honeymoon suite, and on them! The staff was so nice, and prompt. It took us less than 10 minutes to check in, even with an upgrade. \n\nEveryone was so nice. The service was great. The room was huge, beautiful and we had 2 private patios. I wish we were able to stay for more than one night to really appreciate all the amenities. There was a large shower, a separate tub, a living room with lots of seating, and a bedroom with a large king bed. The linens were amazing and so soft. It was just the best experience! \n\nWe ordered room service the next morning before check-out. The food was amazing, it came quickly, and again, the staff was amazing. \n\nI have no complaints about this place other than I wish we could have stayed a week instead of a night. Highly recommend!", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JaMYS98Wxg4l6L8Lz0hEIA", "review_id": "6t97l6rZflr_lKmJo2ahvw", "text": "I was really looking forward to my stay at the resort over Memorial Day weekend but have to admit the I was a little disappointed with the resort. Service at the restaurant, T Cooks, and by the pool was not quite up to par. We found that we often had to flag down waiters and waitresses to ask for drink refills, food and condiments. Service was not terrible, but it was annoying that the staff was not anticipating our needs prior to having us ask for everything. You have to pay a resort pool fee, which further adds to the excessive expense of this resort, and I did not feel I got my money's worth out of this fee. \n\nAnother annoyance was the size of the pool and pool area, which was very small. Lounge chairs are crowded together and we had to fight for a chair every morning because there aren't that many.\n\nI was also disappointed in the gym. It was very small and the tvs on the machines did not work. \n\nNothing was majorly wrong, but the little things added up to this resort not fully adding up to our expectations. The grounds are beautiful (gorgeous flowers and plants!) but I do not think I do not think this resort is worth the cost.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "68cAcBB9MeZD9G-jWIi6Uw", "review_id": "draFFcmsgl48A8VBjw0ADQ", "text": "I have lived in Phoenix for just over a year and my fianc\u00e9 surprised with a two night stay at the Royal Palms resort for my birthday this past weekend. This resort has always been at the top of my list to stay since every time we drive past it, the entrance looks incredible. I was more than thrilled when I found out we would be spending two nights there! \n\nSince my fianc\u00e9 had to work one of the days, he invited my girlfriends to accompany me to the hotel pool. Upon arriving, the resort was as impressive as I had hoped for and we were greeted nicely by the valet service. We asked for self parking and was directed to go down to the garage located nearby. The other two cars ended up using valet but they weren't offered the self parking option and ended up tipping the valet. No big deal but the option would have been nice.\n\nThe reception area is a small room with two love seats and while intimate, it wasn't as grand as I expected. Checkin was fast but since we arrived at 9:30am I was told that we could use the pool until the room was ready and we could change in the spa. We made our way to the spa and the grounds are very beautiful. Everything is green and lush, a big contrast from the desert this time of year. There are lots of fountains and intimate seating arrangements through out the property. The spa staff was friendly but the spa did seem a bit small. The locker area was small and only two stalls with toilets and another two shower stalls. Again, this is a boutique resort though and it matched the architecture and the finishes were all nice in the area. \n\nThe pool chairs are very comfy and have large towels that won't slip down the chair.  I was surprised to see that one of the towels on my girlfriend's chair was nearly warn through in several places. That's not something you see in a five star resort. Friendly wait staff came by within 10 minutes and gave us each a big plastic cup of lemon water. The pool is small but there were numerous chairs around the pool. The pool temperature was great and the landscaping was very nice. Something that was really disappointing was there was no music. After looking around further, I realized there aren't speakers except in the bathroom. I've never been to a resort pool without music so it was a bit... quiet. I'm all for quiet and relaxing but at times, it was TOO quite. On the second day there was a family there with their kids and it made their splashing and loud talking all the more noticeable. Also, they had three pool floaters that had definitely seen better days. I'm not sure why this resort wouldn't replace them? It seems like such a small, easy and inexpensive thing to do. Pool service was a bit sparse and several times we had to make our way to the bar to order items.  We always had to ask for everything which was unusual. Menus, towels, water....nothing seemed preemptive on their end. Additionally, the second day, the area was a mess. Towels everywhere, chairs not setup for the next guest, empty drinks on several tables. I think there was only one person working but I still wouldn't expect to see that at a resort of this caliber. There were also several ugly crows in the area that were very aggressive.  One landed on my friend as she ate her lunch and the waiter told us a story of how just the other day one dive bombed a customer and took her taco. Ummm, aren't there bird wranglers or something? \n\nOur room was ready by 12pm and we were in an upgraded Valencia Casita. We were way in the back of the property and were directly next to another resort. Upon entering the room, they did have a nice plate of chocolate fudge and fruit and said Happy Birthday on the plate. Unfortunately, my birthday wasn't until the next day but it was a nice gesture. \n\nThe room was nice but it did seem a bit dark. The ceilings were low and the exposed beams on the ceiling added to the feeling. The furnishings and the bathroom finishes were nice. The tile floors added some character and it was nice having a Keurig machine in the room.  The shower had great pressure and nice tile. Our bed was comfy but it was really high off the ground so it was a definite jump to get in. The pillows were both flat, one down and one regular cotton fill. The nightly turn down service gave you two tiny water bottles on your bedside and filled the ice bucket. On our second day, we left the room at 10am and returned at 2pm and the room had yet to be cleaned. Our turndown service came around 7:30pm the second day and left a dirty plate outside our door. \n\nOverall, the resort is nice but that's just it. Nice. For the value and the reputation, it wasn't up to my expectations. I expected to be wowed by this place but it just never happened.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lHbUlpyHePe8hGZpN9SUKg", "review_id": "BHQ0rkgzHbU7wg3JZhDiKg", "text": "The resort is absolutely breathtaking, quiet and relaxing. The pool is gorgeous, the rooms clean, delicious food, and staff that went above and beyond to help us enjoy our stay. We can not wait to get back here.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7oaogEbu1xBlGZaDeMl6Gw", "review_id": "PDLvAT26IBnxW5hQ2XeC6w", "text": "This review is specifically for the Alvadora Spa...and even more so for Mariah who gave me the most incredible facial I have ever had in my entire life. Ladies and gents - if I were you I would definitely take advantage of the $99 summer promotion and treat yourself to a truly rejuvenating experience. I've had a number of facials in my life but I've never had an aesthetician actually stay in the room while the masks were drying and give upper back, cranial, arm and hand massages nor have I ever had luxuriously warm rehydrating hand mitts during the process of a facial. My skin has a new, refreshed glow to boot. This is the pinnacle of facials - I will never go anywhere else!", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VrFGtKTrwDdatstECAiKIQ", "review_id": "hapI-LaXOjiRO2KLBKEB_Q", "text": "Second time staying at the Royal Palms Resort and Spa. From my first experience, I knew there was nowhere else to stay in the Phoenix area. First of all, the resort is absolutely breathtaking. This is not your average high end hotel, this is a beautiful resort filled with accommodating staff, guest services, amenities, and luxurious rooms.  And of course a fabulous restaurant/bar with an amazing chef and excellent menu.  The pool is also 5 star status, open 24 hours and food/beverage service is available certain hours. It is the ultimate in luxury. I have yet to experience the spa services, but I will hopefully indulge myself in them someday. The rooms feel like you are in a Tuscan villa. Every little details astounds you. We had very knowledgable and experienced waitstaff at the restaurant, Jeff and Miguel are amazing. Each staff member is enthusiastic and friendly. We invited a good friend from the area for dinner and she was so impressed her and her husband are booking  a romantic getaway here even though they live ten minutes away! They are also service animal friendly, and treat service dogs with extra care and respect. I will never stay anywhere else in this area. So glad I got to show my mom and friend the best of the best. This place is a cut above the rest.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "U4kLNkm-2QJDq7dDAZw6dA", "review_id": "PwmBY8sguEHJ6L2NZueDvw", "text": "My husband and I snagged a travelzoo voucher and decided to stay here for a night. The resort is beautiful and the staff is extremely friendly. If you're looking for a quiet and quaint getaway this is the place to go. The pool was smaller than expected but we were there in July so it wasn't crowded and the cabana staff was very accommodating. My two issues were the food menu was quite limited (although they do offer a happy hour which is nice, but only offer certain foods at certain times, which is frustrating), and my pedicure at the spa was below average.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AYKw-F5Ji-QP6XFSbx2FdA", "review_id": "QCvY0xl0ppgZmBv2y-eNFg", "text": "This was our first visit to this resort and upon arrival, we were greeted by super friendly guys at valet (which is complimentary for the entire stay). We got a deal on travel zoo for a one night stay in a casita, two cocktails, a $25 food credit and and $50 spa credit. \nThe resort grounds are truly beautiful. You almost forget you're in Phoenix; all the plants and flowers are so lush and green. The room was cozy with a large 4 poster bed. The room had a Kuerig machine which was nice to have, even though we didn't get a chance to use it. The shower was large and the room was really clean. \nThe resort is a destination earth property and very Eco conscious which I liked. The resort also includes a daily resort fee so that way you don't feel obligated to tip at every turn.  All the staff were extremely polite. \nThe only issues I had was with the spa and room service. The $50 spa credit could only be used on a 50 minute service. I really wanted a pedicure and we were gonna pay out of pocket for a second pedicure so we could do it like a couples treatment but it wasn't an option. Also, it was 40+ for breakfast for the equivalent of a Denny's grand slam breakfast and it didn't come with any juice or anything just water.\n The resort fee does allow you access to the fitness center, pool, hot tub and into the spa to use the showers and eucalyptus steam room which was so refreshing and relaxing.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tIdJ0rSVCz7nRrqQM-MAcw", "review_id": "HsxK7rlJPepIhw3WuKZIjQ", "text": "my then boyfriend, now fiancee took me to a wonderful spa adventure for my bday.\n\nfull body massage, facial, mani, pedi the whole works...followed by the eucalyptus steam room ~~~~ i walked out of there feeling like a million dollars baby!\n\nthis spa is beautiful and relaxing.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8jWxs0mthFG0mVgy8DhM5g", "review_id": "Ek8x_MBjCxkCdvSULvQEsw", "text": "Beautiful Spanish Colonial Hotel, the Royal Palms is a nice place to get away for a few days.  Hotel and grounds very well kept for an older hotel.  Staff courteous and professional.  The room spacious and comfortable, with good AC (very important in Phoenix!).  And Hotel close to old town Scottsdale, and nice place with lots of shops and restaurants.  Only downside was that T. Cooks, the hotel restaurant, was closed for renovations during our stay; other than that, it was great, and I would definitely recommend it.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JM86y_TaM7PhNy5DiFlzPA", "review_id": "DRtvXAtU-KXFbBougSi1HA", "text": "We came here for a romantic three-night getaway on our anniversary. We stayed in a very spacious Alvadora Villa right outside the spa. Upon arrival, we were promptly greeted by valet service. They have the best valet service. I appreciated the guys always asking, \"Will you be needing your vehicle shortly or should we park it in the garage?\" Plus, they were always speedy about getting our car for us when we phoned them from our room. The front desk clerks were pleasant and there was always delicious complimentary Royal Palmer (aka Arnold Palmer + Grenadine) in the lobby.\nAfter setting our things down in our room, we took a late night tour of the resort. Wow! Absolutely gorgeous resort! It's a decent sized resort yet has a small Mediterranean-style feel to it. Since we were hungry, we stopped by T.Cook's Lounge. There was live jazz music and the food was delicious. Be sure to order a Moscow mule.\nThe following morning, we went to the pool. All the pool servers were extremely attentive. As soon as we walked up to the chairs we wanted, they laid towels down for us and brought out large glasses of iced water. Talk about amazing service! The pool food was good, not great, but we didn't expect too much when it comes to poolside food. The pool area was very quiet and relaxing. Highlight of hanging at the pool? I got stung by a bee in the armpit as I was sunbathing on the pool float bed. Went from relaxed to freak out mode. Awesome! That would only happen to me. After much relaxing in the sun, we went for a hike on Camelback Mountain. Definitely a must. The scenery from up there is pretty cool.\nThat evening, I managed to break the on/off handle to the bathroom shower as I went to turn it off. And I tell ya, that water came rushing out and pinned me to the wall! As I screamed for help, my significant other yelled out from the loo to see what was going on. It was Dra-matic like only something that would happen in a movie!  Luckily, their maintenance guys responded very quickly and took care of the issue. Oops!\nAll-in-all, we had an amazing and relaxing time here. I'd highly recommend staying here while visiting the Phoenix area. You won't regret it.\nThings we loved about Royal Palms Resort & Spa:\nGratuities were included in the resort fee.\nAmazing service from everyone. We were greeted with smiles by all employees everywhere we went on property.\nThis would be a wonderful place to host a wedding.  Hint, hint, wink, wink.\nThey had cute resident bunnies hopping around property.\nLive music at T.Cook's.\nSteam shower.\nPrivate outdoor shower.\nVery spacious rooms and clean room.\nFree WiFi.\nComplimentary Royal Palmer (aka Arnold Palmer + Grenadine) at the front desk.\nSurrounding scenery.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PWjZl79OFXAlnifrN0onDg", "review_id": "R53qUt6dQt_qFXncUPbdiQ", "text": "I stayed here for a conference. My diamond stud earrings went missing from the time my husband checked out to the time the room was cleaned. (He had seen them and forgot to grab them.) Estimated time of two hours in which the earrings were left unattended.\nHe texted me when I was in the conference when he remembered seeing the earrings and notified security. The security person was cooperative and searched to no avail.\nI sat in the lobby for the Phoenix police. I asked for a comment card. I was told a survey would be emailed to me.  No one from management met me. I am told that the employees are longstanding and have a lot to lose meaning their job if they stole the earrings. I asked if they polygraph employees. It is the police's decision apparently.\nMy biggest disappointment is that no one from the staff reached out. At least four employees knew of my situation, did not say my name or offer a sentence stating they were sorry about the situation. It was though I was the problem although I had not accused anyone of anything. I have to file a report for insurance. \nOne star goes to the security officer. He was professional, sensitive and empathetic to my situation.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0eeUhtjuVjnYY2dNTVWQQw", "review_id": "mn6SuKLB6KRB0HB7eJaqzA", "text": "The grounds are gorgeous. Interior and decor are rustic chic. I am in love with this place! I will be back for sure :)", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wLDWtFpyh0hr3wfpj_lxWg", "review_id": "ql8gjONf0_0oyEE-xNJ50w", "text": "The best and most intimate resort in Phoenix. Stayed here for my wedding night so of course this is a special place fore but believe me we had many places to choose from. The rooms are beautiful, grounds are intimate and well kept and the staff will go above and beyond to meet your needs. I have not gone to the spa personally yet, but purchased a massage for my mom for Mother's Day and she loved it.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HuXvOwHyoURBIdNN43ynAQ", "review_id": "YYGzlxQNrXs70orA7PNDoA", "text": "I don't come to Royal Palms to be socialize or work on my tan by the pool. Honestly, the pool is nothing to write home about. There is really no nightlife to speak of either. That's what Tally Ho is for. I love the Royal Palms because the service is extraordinary. From the moment you check in to the moment you leave, the staff makes you feel like a VIP. We arrived early for our check in on our last visit with perishable foods in our trunk because of a mistake I made. The bellhop courteously stored our food in a cooled storage space until we could go to our room. The rooms are absolutely gorgeous. I never want to leave because the bed is insanely comfortable and the showers are extremely large. Honestly, the bathrooms are quite stunning. If you call the bellhop for anything, they will deliver it to your room quickly and with a smile. I can't tell you how many times I've been to an upscale hotel or restaurant and been treated like a third class passenger find a lifeboat on the Titanic. There is nothing more insufferable than being treated by staff like I don't deserve to be there because of the way I dress or speak or who knows. I may not make much money, but I do like to treat myself once in a while, and my money spends just as well as anyone else's. At the Royal Palms, I get to feel like a millionaire, if only for a few days.\n I can't speak much of the other amenities because I never want to leave my room! I will say that I wish they had more than one pool because when my boyfriend and I tried to go, there was not an unoccupied pool chair in sight. And when we finally did find two, there were too many bees to enjoy ourselves. However, this is Arizona and there are many places to swim. Excellent customer service is a much harder find, and Royal Palms has it.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "D5J4mKahKvUBJUTWanZwdA", "review_id": "MOX3DN3sdM1spDBjOpv9vA", "text": "Royal Palms is easily in my top 3 resorts in Phoenix. This quaint resort is nestled into camelback mtn and feels like you are miles away from the hustle and bustle of PHX. Whether you are going for a cocktail on one of their many patios, or your staying overnight you will not be let down. The bar and T. Cooks have been renovated to provide more space and maintains the perfect ambiance. The rooms at the Royal Palms are a great extension of the overall resort. Beautiful warm rooms that will give you the comfort of home, but the luxury of a 5 star resort. Go for drinks or for the night, you won't be disappointed!", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pY2UIQGev5UjmcKRBKbNPw", "review_id": "uNdss8Xl7_QNPgefpMqLHw", "text": "5+ visits here.   We stay at Royal Palms to get away:  from noise, from music, from kids, from crowds.  Service is top notch.  Get a Casita room (or if you can swing it, one of the Villas with outdoor showers...)\n\nCome here for Romance and to stay on property.  T Cook's is one of the top restaurants in Phoenix.  No need to leave. \n\nThe pool is nice and quiet, but small.  Not a \"Resort\" pool.  Not a pool \"Scene\".  But a perfect spot to read a book, have a cold drink, and relax.\n\nWork out room is fine.  If you want to lift/run/stretch, use it.  \n\nSpa is really nice.  Worth going into once or twice during your stay.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "2yv78QrWdH0JmZg-3xX0fg", "review_id": "9372IzAlB9OGlJuHapNqZQ", "text": "This review is for the Alvadora Spa at the Royal Palms Resort.  My friend planned an amazing weekend in Scottsdale and our day at this resort was relaxing and fun.  This Spanish-style resort is quaint with a very European feel.\n\nI had a deep tissue massage, and it was among the best I've ever had.  Even better is that with any treatment, you can enjoy the rest of the resort for the balance of the day.  Coming from the Chicago winter, we chose to lay by the pool, basking in the Arizona sun with a couple of cocktails.  Perfect way to spend a girl's weekend away!", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c_WtbGlViMy6YEvDGAZPeA", "review_id": "6FKokkPt0dBIrszKmjUp9Q", "text": "Lovely brunch, Bellini, omelette with crab, bousin. Delicious bread basket. Courtyard location the best. Beautiful old hotel.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bIfe59TmOENFc2YC2B-aHQ", "review_id": "GKt_B1yPaJOl8lrkOBczhw", "text": "My wife and I were able to enjoy two nights at the Royal Palm Resort, on Tuesday and Wednesday. \n\nRelaxing, romantic, and secluded. The rooms are unique and intimate. If you are looking for grand spaces...it's not going to be the place for you.  If you are looking for intimacy and luxury...it's all good.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3Cj_wqE543lpBsQt3txhdQ", "review_id": "8xNMHVfkB2zfl1_R9wk7Tg", "text": "This resort is beautiful. The grounds, pool, fitness center, and other amenities are amazing. If you are from snowy Chicago, Wisconsin, Minnesota and you want to getaway to beautiful Scottsdale AZ and enjoy serenity and comfort, you should consider Royal Palms Resort and Spa. Unfortunately, I had a bad experience at TJ Cooks restaurant for lunch. I ordered the flat iron steak and eggs. Except for the hash browns, the rest of the dish was INEDIBLE. I could have eaten a better meal at Denny's for a fourth of the price. I also ordered the Panini, a dessert combo of peanut butter, chocolate and bananas sandwiched inside a panini bread. This was also disappointing. My wife ordered the eggs sardou. It was cold and had no flavor but the hash brown potatoes were great. I'm hoping they had a substitute cook that day and this isn't their normal standard of taste. Again, you shouldn't miss the Resort, but I had reservations about TJ Cooks.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nlZAXzbzFhOfKyO7kBvjdA", "review_id": "bECzN_EEcpA2fTSuTukyRA", "text": "I stayed in a Valencia casita and it was cozy luxury, featuring a high bed, private patio, dramatic lighting, reliable temperature controls, intimate pool, Mediterranean meets southwest decor, and an overall boutique experience. Lovely!", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MgD4HdAnyHEPNcWUQY_b6g", "review_id": "Ll292T5fChNJX38yyr-uiQ", "text": "This is a wonderful intimate boutique style hotel where everything is a close walk, not long distances  like the large resort style hotels.  The service is impeccable throughout.  It is situated in the middle of Scottsdale close to everything, but you feel like you have been transported to a place in colonial Mexico or Tuscany, the gardens awe amazing We stayed in a room that backed up to the street and one could hear traffic in the mornings, but this did not bother me in the least.  I will definitely return to this gem.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W3InfnXtK8IRcMH1DYDRYA", "review_id": "Y0IdDQuf2IviaiuUHQBRoA", "text": "While I've never stayed on the property, my fianc\u00e9 and I love going and eating and having drinks at the bar, especially during happy hour when they have $5 apps and drinks. Happy hour is from 4-7 which is great bc if you go at like 6:30, it's basically normal dinner time for half the price! It such a gorgeous place that we even took our engagement pictures here! I definitely recommend going there as it is so gorgeous, and happy hour is a great deal!", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BOPxkc3UG9rsChqB967Q9w", "review_id": "pGzRMRFwZaU7SjZLQKj0IA", "text": "love, love, love. From the moment we got out of our car - the entire staff was amazing. The pool side bar and staff are fantastic, they went way out of their way to make sure we were not sunburned - drinks were perfect. The spa treatments are top shelf and the employees at the spa were kind and warm.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M1Ym_XtOXIKVtziqGP506A", "review_id": "5F8g6zpzNMM5ltDCuUNfhA", "text": "Got married here three years ago and now back from our anniversary and it's still as beautiful as ever. Mona and her team of personal concierge were amazing and helped us book out weekend! Even suggesting a hot air balloon ride, which I can't wait to do! Very private, got a great deal on a casita and everyone gives amazing service! The pool bar is the best! Try the hummus plate and the bloody Mary's!", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yxfg0pvzOUmOlXUPap1VDw", "review_id": "X2sLJgg4JrS1mQi0gnTOQQ", "text": "Hate to leave this oasis in the desert.  My love brought me here to celebrate my birthday and it was a memorable one for sure.  I truly enjoyed our three night stay from the spa to simplying sitting in our peacefu patio.  It's a relaxing resort and a great place to disconnect from your everyday life and recharge.  I hope to return in the future and will highly recommend Roya Palms to everyone!", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DVf4Mrh_5MjLvb0uOQdENQ", "review_id": "SA4t2Qg-fRqRQnwYmfWzkA", "text": "This resort makes me feel like I have died and gone to heaven.  I didn't want to ever leave.  The pool area is so lovely and quiet is feels like a sanctuary -not at all like the noisy pools at most resorts.  And then there is the restaurant, T.Cooks, which is amazing!  An outstanding menu by a talented chef and the ambiance of dining in a Mediterranean villa.  Staying here is a real treat!", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Vkfi1wtyX4XTY79PWufdzw", "review_id": "Ayr4OX0gYQRW_m6VTyfe3g", "text": "Nice old Phoenix historical property. However : I checked In mid June day temps 108 degrees F. Rate was well below season rack rate at $90 bucks. But upon check in a $30.00 \"resort fee\" and a $15 buck parking fee not mentioned on my corporate travel portal.  Thus they are sneaky , especially in    mid June.  Rooms are great and the ambiance is fantastic. They just sock it to you for extra $$$$ at every turn. Beware. I will review the restaurant T cooks latter but what I have had so far a great roasted beer salad for $12 bucks was the size of a sampling at a restaurant week somewhere. Rip off.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SYuMf5IouF2263fiZJTs8g", "review_id": "MCW2gTHJpjTOC0UyD5OYMQ", "text": "Rooms are so beautiful and the grounds offer great romantic walks. The bed is so comfy. I wanted to take that bad boy home. Little benches and reading areas. 24/7 pool and hot tub \n\nCons: \n\nCheckin slow waited over 10 minutes before someone even said hello. When I booked no mention of 30 a NIGHT resort fee.  Supervisor on sift could Cate less spoke with GM and she waved but ONLY after walking her through booking and proving wasn't mentioned. I would stay again on a special date but with such a high resort fee too high too stay a week for vacation.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uOtjk6DM8rjQbpnxu40AEA", "review_id": "B_F-JoRivALsbWcD5SWlQg", "text": "The Royal Palms has spacious grounds, but I did not find them to be \"breathtaking\" as others did. Maybe I'm spoiled since I travel a bit and go to southern CA once a month. \n\nHotel:\n\nPros: The valet/bus boys were SO friendly and accommodating-always smiling, upbeat and ready with a cold bottle of water as your left for your summer excursion in Phx. Jenna the customer service manager is over-the-top customer service oriented, she was SO helpful! The yoga teacher was friendly and after over a decade of doing yoga, I learned some \"new\" mudras that I found extremely helpful. Gratuity fee of $15 covers all tips so you don't have to always be reaching for your wallet. \n\nCons: We reserved a Montevista Suite with a big bathtub and were \"upgraded\" to a casita, which sounds good, but was in reality a handicap room that lacked a certain charm that was situated along a walkway and had the world's shallowest one-person bathtub. When we asked to be moved to the room we actually reserved, we were told they were all taken (!!) for the night and we moved the next morning. The beds were not great and the one in the handicapped room was actually quite mushy and uncomfortable. The thermostats in the rooms can be set to lower than 72 degrees, but turn off at 72 degrees at night. Well 72 degrees sounds cool, but we needed to have a fan brought in to be cool enough to sleep (and we live in Tucson so heat is not new to us). Drinks at the pool are apparently $20 each according to our bill (!!). Yoga is outside in the mornings which during monsoon season means mosquito-central. \n\nRestaurant/Bar:\n\nPros: Chuck the bartender at the Mix Up bar was also top-notch as he chatted us up and explained the specialty drink of the day. Our waiter at T Cooks for dinner was friendly enough and the food there is great! Try the antelope or the tasting menu. \n\nCons: Can't think of any. \n\nWarning: Not knowing any better, we bought the BOGO free deal which listed room rates as $450/night with one night free came out to $225/night. The thing is the rack rate on their website for those nights was $179 and $139. So we could have saved money by getting the rack rate which I found irritating. Luckily Jenna the customer relations manager lowered our rate to the rack rate, but we had to ask and the woman who checked us out was none too happy about me asking to make sure we'd gotten the rate everyone else paid. \n\nOverall, a mid-range \"resort\" which a decent pool area, decent gardens and at times excellent customer service. If you've never been to resort, you're gonna love this place. If you've been to some Four Seasons type resorts, you may be a bit disappointed. Overall I'll rate it A-OK, 3 stars, if there was a \"just OK\" option, I would have opted for that.\n\nNext time we'll try a different resort.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GpzNnK77cMaNwN4HOSAULw", "review_id": "fn7o38SUPuUSZcd5Osa8-Q", "text": "Everything was great, just not really impressed with the room/casita. It's a great place, my rating is only based on comparison with other hotels with equivalent pricing.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vnvTpEzJ8ycSlZy_taxVug", "review_id": "iGdMFMMpGylyS3_vRAFZaQ", "text": "Guys. Seriously? This place is not living up to the hype. My husband and I went here for an overnight stay to celebrate the fact that it was our first time away from our kids, um ever in two years (no big deal) and it was a Father's Day gift. We had booked through hotels.com and relayed the importance of our visit in the reservation. I upgraded the room to a private casita and chose the option to pay at the time of the booking, as opposed to paying later. \nImagine my surprise when, upon check-in, I am confronted immediately with,\"we need a credit card for this reservation\".  \"I thought I paid ahead, but ok....\"  The front desk attendant then informs us of the $30 resort fee and $15 overnight parking fee. Really? Y'all can't even spring for free parking for your patrons? At a so-called 4.5 star resort? Please. \nThe valet gave us a tour of the grounds and he was great. Informative, funny and honest. When we tipped him he made sure we knew that a tip was already included and wasn't necessary. We knew but he deserved the tip anyway, it was just nice of him to be honest.\n\nThe stay was nice, the room was fine and dinner was good-but for a $250 check for two people I was expecting more. But what was really great happened next. Once we got home a few days passed and I spoke to my mom. She said she was surprised she didn't hear from me for a big thank you. I asked why? Well it turned out my parents paid for our stay as a nice gesture since we never get out. Odd, I thought, considering the first thing the front desk attendant did was ask for a credit card when my parents sent their info in and wanted to pay for any other incidentals above and beyond the room. I called and talked to the front desk attendant and told her the deal. She didn't sympathize, she didn't apologize, she just transferred me to the accounting department to leave a message. The following day, Eric from accounting called me back. We figured out that my card wasn't charged but there was a $300 hold on my debit that would \"disappear in a week or so\". Now, I don't have a lot of money, so for $300 to be tied up for a week was kind of a bummer. He keep repeating the same info about booking through hotels.com and how sometimes people who pay for rooms want to remain anonymous (I was asking why I wasn't told the room was paid for, why was I even asked to present a card when that part was handled?). He was droning on and I said, \"I don't care about that, what I care about is...\" I couldn't finish my sentence because Eric from accounting interrupted me and said that if I didn't care what he was saying he couldn't help me any further. Then he HUNG UP ON ME! I mean come on! Where's the hospitality? I was furious. I wanted to be done with the shitty ordeal but my friend persuaded me to call again and let management know what happened. So I did. I told her that I didn't want anything from them, that I simply would never come back. She assured me that she would take this higher and have it corrected. With all the awesome deals in the valley during the summer why throw it away on this place? Spend your hard earned money some place else.", "business_id": "rLAeltELaGdQKh_LYIllEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x5-yK8bmjQTcMrlWLfgJEg", "review_id": "ca-xz9pUVMmmc6V66aWnsg", "text": "Quick Work, local business, Mike the owner was honest and to the point and replaced our blower motor for AC lickety split for this upcoming HOT weekend-got us our vehicle back the same afternoon.", "business_id": "3r8xc7tYfRsK6-wdf8knlA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4jHu7B5EFewkC3Tl7KP6sw", "review_id": "xXioVbxYJkSxEUz2Xh03CA", "text": "I have been going there for years. If you need anything they will do it for you. I had them rewire my 72 mustang from head light to tail light and they did a great job. They are not quick but they are always extremely busy.", "business_id": "3r8xc7tYfRsK6-wdf8knlA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "gzJpPaHN-NXBkAZcZri3hw", "review_id": "92G3sMaIuT-wU4NJylUH5g", "text": "Cars. Haven't owned many of them. I've ridden subway cars for most of my life. When a car did need some work there was always a man around (Dad! My brother!) to handle the fixin'.\n\nYes. That's the sexist truth. So after hearing a number that made me gasp from a Ford dealer I turned to a dude. He recommended Spitfire Automotive. Actually, who he recommended was \"Mike Carlton on Indian and near you.\"\n\nCan I tell you next to useless this bit of information is on Google? (Still shaking my head on that one.) Anyhoo, I finally found the owner. With such a glowing referral (the dude had used him to fix his off road racing bikes many, many times) I figured, \"Eh. Ok. Besides, what do I know?\" And it was conveniently close.\n\nAfter speaking to Mike to confirm his hours of operation I dropped my car off. His team was able to look at my car the next day of operation. They confirmed the diagnosis the dealer made lickity split. I was shocked, there's no way to emphasize the level here, but SHOCKED when Mike called with his estimate. The difference was substantially less *and* my car was going to be ready the very next day.\n\nLet me say that last part again:\nMy car was going to be ready THE NEXT DAY.\n\nI don't know the location of the magical unicorn tree where Mike grows Ford dealer parts. But my car, Bear, is so very happy. No need for a rental car, so I was happy too! \n\nSpitfire Automotive is family owned and operated. It was opened in 1958 by Mike's grandfather when Indian School was a two-way dirt road. Currently the shop handles automobiles and motorbikes. There are plans to move motorbike repair to a northern Scottsdale location (74th St & Butherus Dr.) where it will be called \"Dirt Riders West\". Motorbikes can be purchased at Spitfire Automotive. While there I got my first up close and personal look at something called an off-road Beta Motorcycle 300.\n\nThe next part will make men groan. (Ok. Maybe some women too!) I'm looking at the bike and I think. \"Hmm. It's ...red.\" I don't know! These are things that go thru my head. That, and, you better gosh darn write a review for this place. It's girl friendly. Manly place, but girl friendly. \n\nOh! And efficiently fast!", "business_id": "3r8xc7tYfRsK6-wdf8knlA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "OpUXG69nP4YjlEZDlkdVcQ", "review_id": "zucBGTjc3QAIdlHeYBFikg", "text": "Just read CP's review and I must add my ditto to the 1 star rating.  Of late, I have also been disappointed with the baked goods at La Grande.  Particularly the TC sweets.  After my last visit, where the coffee cake was dried out and what I thought to be \"old\" and the 1/2 frozen cup cake, I said no more.  \nI didn't even try to return it, because I felt the superiority vibe of the place and figured they don't need me or my dollars.  The only item they offer that is unique is the english muffins.  Sorry not enough in my book to bother with.", "business_id": "bsEJKduEgoBhNNNHO4ZHEw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vNFxfUDTPgZRgV3EHnkmJg", "review_id": "3bwlX_ULaoaYFyoTHhuf1g", "text": "I have been a fan of her site for ages and finally decided to splurge and purchase a cake for a baby shower.  I have to say - we were not too impressed.  While pretty to look at and include in pictures, the fondant had several tears in it - and it didn't taste all that great either.  The buttercream was fairly flavorless and overly greasy.  This was served to a room full of pregnant or lactating women and no one finished the piece of cake on their plate.", "business_id": "bsEJKduEgoBhNNNHO4ZHEw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "q0KigjVBtb6dfRjX3QJbsQ", "review_id": "WxKrUB2cZpRWJmv9ncT42Q", "text": "Ok, apparently I'm the one breaking ranks here.\n\nAfter I bought my house, I had a housewarming party and I bought a cake from Tammie Coe. It was 50 bucks and people said I was crazy for spending that kind of money on a cake. That was almost 2 years ago, and people still remember how awesome freaking good that cake was. My grandma sat on the back patio with a slice, a glass of wine and a cigarette and looked like she had died and gone to heaven. I don't remember if this location is like a caf\u00e9. I don't think so. But she has a location on Roosevelt and 7th St. in downtown Phoenix and that one I believe does. All great cities need great desert shops, and Phoenix has one of the best.", "business_id": "bsEJKduEgoBhNNNHO4ZHEw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "HY9qpAamqLXFoa7xMwNntg", "review_id": "gB_nkSJAwbkITRb9lsP14Q", "text": "this was hands down the best birthday cake i've ever had.\n\nmy girlfriend surprised me with it and was impressed with the crazy cake master skills tammie coe displayed while making it. she said she looked like a crazed scientist concocting a new potion, but kudos to tammie coe and her wild cake making skills. my gf went in there the day of my birthday, claimed she dropped my previous cake, and tammie whipped up a new one right away.\n\ni loved the colors, not too feminine and not too masculine, somewhere right in the middle (like myself). the fondant was gorgeous, i loved the stripes and it tasted delicious (i had never had it before). the inside was filled with chocolate cake, white chocolate mousse, and raspberry - there couldn't have been a more delicious combination!\n\nif you really want to impress someone special with a cake, tammie coe is surely the one to provide you with it.", "business_id": "bsEJKduEgoBhNNNHO4ZHEw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4E_nPWw89FLFHdNsEgMH-g", "review_id": "Pf34Rnw2Kh1MpZOpcgYdNg", "text": "Like their competitor Sprinkles, Tammie Coe is just way to sweet for me. Their frosting is heavier and their is just something in their cupcakes that makes me wonder what is that? As much as my coworkers enjoy both Tammie Coe and Sprinkles, I pass everytime someone brings them in as I am just not a fan. For those that enjoy them, by all means I am not mad at ya. Just don't understand what all the fuss is about.", "business_id": "bsEJKduEgoBhNNNHO4ZHEw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "AivhZeFM9EivrtQTc0iz_A", "review_id": "7-Ydn3GRoRIV1QQb88Btcw", "text": "In the world of cakes, there's somehow an unspoken rule that if it's pretty, it's okay to be subpar in taste and moistness. In my world, this does not compute. It needs to be as tasty as it is pretty. Period.\n\nSo I can only give kudos to the artfulness of a Tammie Coe Cake, but nothing more. Cakes where you are told to remove the fondant and then eat it... that's not right--you should be able to eat it all--and yummily so. If you like the taste of fondant... you've got to be kidding me--Yucky!\n\nSo take my review or leave it. I just think a cake needs to be tasty and moist first and pretty second... less of course it's for a wedding, than it needs to be both EQUALLY. Who has ever said no to an ugly but great tasting cake? Not me. So I'm putting my foot down and saying I won't eat a cake or cupcake that isn't tasty to me.\n\nNow, I must state that I am more a fan of cake than frosting. Frosting is secondary to me. So if you are more for frosting than for cake, ignore my note and have at all the Tammie Coe's and Sprinkles of the world--and have mine... no really, go ahead.\n\nIf there IS frosting--for me and others like me, a little bit of frosting goes a long way with one exception: If it's Whipped Cream Frosting... then BRING IT ON! I like frosting's more subtler relative so if it's a Whipped Cream Iced cake, I won't make it a point to get an inside piece, or scrape off the icing at all as I would a basic frosted cake.\n\nAnyway, Tammie Coe's cakes or cupcakes don't do it for me. If I have to partake in one of her treats, I'd shoot for her pastries or cookies before cake or cupcake.\n\nAs for MJ Bread, I have no complaints there... their breads really impressed. I can't remember which CenPho restaurant I had my first taste of MJ bread, but I remember being V E R Y impressed.", "business_id": "bsEJKduEgoBhNNNHO4ZHEw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "SvaIOy69Fb9Yz0rOE8Svsw", "review_id": "bTgQzizjGCLuK9dRe0ZgtA", "text": "I'm a huge fan of Tammie Coe cakes for both artistry and taste.  The cakes I've had (probably 5 or more) have consistently been moist, tasty, and beautiful.\n\nThis past December, I had them create a custom cake for my son's 3rd birthday.  He specifically asked for this cake (patterned after his favorite toy) and I knew Tammie Coe could deliver.  All I sent them was a one dimensional jpeg of the toy and they produced a 3 dimensional cake that friggin' rocked.\n\nThe cake really turned out perfectly (see my photos) and my son was THRILLED.  It was pretty large and we ate it for a week (and it was surprisingly still moist).  The price was reasonable, relative to the size and detail, and the customer service was excellent.", "business_id": "bsEJKduEgoBhNNNHO4ZHEw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f-DPP1cAfcXHDznfW9t0eg", "review_id": "6BNFv7uKehkYHUmcThfKNQ", "text": "I had my first Tammie Coe cake recently and I thought it was one of the best tasting cakes, ever. I've had cakes from other Phoenix-area cakes that were good, but this was great. It was moist, flavorful and beautiful to look at. I'm looking forward to getting more of her treats in the future.", "business_id": "bsEJKduEgoBhNNNHO4ZHEw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SdatOTVxuQNY4AQx_xNkgw", "review_id": "Em_hPE3bVGOg037g_RpvSw", "text": "I love Tammie Coe Cakes", "business_id": "bsEJKduEgoBhNNNHO4ZHEw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7o7vuRkJtnnipRWw3kft8Q", "review_id": "M1pD0Y0zaG2BSsE2IQdqcw", "text": "I am writing this review strictly on the cupcakes, I have not and do not wish to try anything else, but the cupcakes are amazing.  \n\nMy friends and I had a cupcakes and champagne party for my birthday - everyone brought cupcakes from different places around town for a side-by-side taste test and Tammie Coe's Ooey Gooey's won hands down.  Warning: If you do not like frosting, you will not like Tammie Coe's Cupcakes.  There isn't a ton of frosting, but a fair amount so if you are one of those that likes scant amounts of frosting, this isn't for you. \n\nOther notables from Tammie are the Coconut and Red Velvet - they are always crowd pleasers.  Great frosting, great cake and wonderful colors/designs, Tammie Coe's are great to take or have at a party....or even have LGO deliver to your car on your way home from work. :)", "business_id": "bsEJKduEgoBhNNNHO4ZHEw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xXddQy6m2cLcz9tfQu5fyA", "review_id": "2W2n1nBMLjgxG8W1flHdIw", "text": "We order these cakes every time it's someone's birthday and we have been happy every time. They look amazing and they taste delicious. I've also had the cupcakes....yum! Be sure to try the coconut cupcakes...they are the best!", "business_id": "bsEJKduEgoBhNNNHO4ZHEw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5kJYTUtFUJT24dWNs6eW8w", "review_id": "gJ_ysKybnGmkB_WBdvVsFQ", "text": "When you want a seriously unique and, how to say it... \"modern\" looking cake to impress the esthetically inclined, Tammie Coe.\n\nWhen you want the secret to the best Sliders ever, Tammie Coe (well... MJ) Slider Buns.\n\nCoupled with access to MJ Breads, this is a local gem.", "business_id": "bsEJKduEgoBhNNNHO4ZHEw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vhxFLqRok6r-D_aQz0s-JQ", "review_id": "mFIO6vUu0NnX67gtfwJS0Q", "text": "So they are a little expensive, and a little on the sweet side, but with a glass of milk and a friend, they are delicious.  Don't miss the coconut or the red velvet cupcakes!  The regular cakes are a little too sweet for my taste, even though the ooey gooey is supposed to be acclaimed.  I'd just stick with the cupcakes.", "business_id": "bsEJKduEgoBhNNNHO4ZHEw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ROr4DQ-gxlfUKmiDC-qSEQ", "review_id": "b93VsiGbBRfRaCkPtHLVfg", "text": "Tammie Coe. Red Velvet. cupcakes.\n\nare my dangerous obsession... they're so good, so creamy, so delicious, so yummy. that when i bite into one my enjoyment is followed by this weird guilt that i'm cheating on my diet... well i am but tammie coe red velvet cupcakes and i will carry on our illicit affair, it's passionate, it's love and no one can judge. damn you diet stop judging and giving me that look. \n\noh red velvet.... love. yum.", "business_id": "bsEJKduEgoBhNNNHO4ZHEw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "OjB_eTnpKLZhePX0VhzDnQ", "review_id": "Z_MEgAsp1NcSSAvbvTx_JQ", "text": "Not cheap, not healthy, but nothing better.  In this crazy world of cupcakes on every corner, Tammie Coe does it right.  Simply put- right combination of cake and icing.  Love them.  Don't ask/worry about the price, just order and em.", "business_id": "bsEJKduEgoBhNNNHO4ZHEw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "NXewRPjoqPjFSYOjwYNTZQ", "review_id": "zH7maBjno4H6FMjzjH-RqA", "text": "I'm a cupcake connoisseur.  I truly believe they are one of the best treats one can have.\n\nWhen I travel (which is often), I find myself compelled to look for the best cupcake that city has to offer. After scouring Yelp!, I found Tammie Coe. It looked promising, but I found it odd that two locations so relatively close to one another differed in ratings and reviews as drastically as they did. So, I decided it was my civic (and culinary) duty to try cupcakes at both.\n\nThis location has Red Velvet, Ooey Gooey and Coconut available.  I opted against trying the latter because I'm just not a coconut fan.\n\nOoey Gooey -- One thing I enjoy about this cupcake is how jovial it is.  It is pure joy in small cake form.  They come covered in sugar crystals -- in a variety of colors!  This cupcake looked better than it tasted, sadly.  Now, it was good.  But it wasn't amazing.  The chocolate cake was a bit dry and the icing was somewhat pedestrian.  Perhaps I've become too much of a cupcake snob, but I sincerely cannot tell a lie -- when it comes to cupcakes!  Truth be told, I feel this cupcake suffered from being a tad too old -- and kept it far too cold of an environment.\n\nRed Velvet -- This is the cupcake I use as my way to judge all bakers.  This cupcake is a classic.  Now, Tammie puts a spin on this classic that is extremely unique.  Their red velvet is not made with traditional southern chocolate.  It seems they use a vanilla based cake for their red velvet.  While I'm not sure that constitutes this cupcake to be called a red velvet any longer, I will say -- WHO CARES!  Their red velvet in a sweet, vanilla cake with a vanilla cream cheese frosting that is coated in red sugar crystals.  It was moist, flavorful, not overly sweet.  It is a very fine cupcake. Not the best I've had -- but it is up there and deserves praise.\n\nOne thing I'd like to point out is that unless you order ahead, you need to buy your cupcakes at La Grange Orange Grocery (or LGO as the locals call it).  The service there was wonderful.  They even let me pick whatever color ooey gooey I wanted.  That being said, when we walked into Tammie Coe (not knowing we had to buy from LGO), we were treated fairly -- cold.  The woman in the bakery looked at us as though we didn't get the memo.  She spoke to us with great disdain and sent us packing.  It really put me off -- but, I try to just judge the food.  And since you don't need to deal with that bakery to eat their cupcakes, I'll just thank my lucky stars!", "business_id": "bsEJKduEgoBhNNNHO4ZHEw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "xZvRLPJ1ixhFVomkXSfXAw", "review_id": "3xx0QQD47DLS8PpXjEzFQQ", "text": "The red velvet frosting is just too sweet with the sugar crystals.\n\nTheir cakes are expensive but are high quality.", "business_id": "bsEJKduEgoBhNNNHO4ZHEw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QtDWRXkHjIqEv0arsU5uUQ", "review_id": "oxK7HY6ywACraMfYa5tzqw", "text": "I'd pick salty indulgences over sweet almost every time. However, there are those times when only something perfectly sweet will do. I love a expertly crafted baked good and these cupcakes are right on the mark. The frosting was rich and creamy, albeit a little overabundant for my tastes but that's an easy fix. The red velvet cake was moist, chocolatey and the perfect shade of burgundy. I normally don't indulge in red velvet, especially in a cupcake format because it tends to be so dry, but that wasn't the case with this little treat.\n\nI went online to investigate Tammie's operation and found that just one cupcake was $5. Unless you have a whole lot of of disposable income, throwing a party and serving these treats may not be an option. Instead, next time you're entertaining, pick up a few to amp up the glamour for your guests.", "business_id": "bsEJKduEgoBhNNNHO4ZHEw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DmQsIAMTwdj7hXKXLnD7EQ", "review_id": "hs_uhVaZtIVBE5sPHwUa3Q", "text": "I LOVE the look of Tammie Coe's vibrantly colored fondant masterpieces. I LOVE the ooey gooey icing. I LOVE the moistness in the red velvet cupcake.\n\nHERE'S WHAT I REALLY, REALLY DON'T LIKE:\n\nI had a Zebra cake for my 22nd birthday from LGO made by Tammie Coe. I was pleased with the whole shebang. For my graduation from nursing school, my mom decided to order me a specially made cake from Tammie Coe's. She requested \"jewel tone\" colors; emerald green, deep blueberry purple, and a garnet like color. The lady who helped her was rude, cold, and short. She told her to \"remember that this is fondant, and those aren't jewel tones, jewels don't come in those colors.\" My mom just urged that they make sure they are rich, deep colors because those are my daughters favorites. Welp, I picked up a lime green, hot pink, and baby lavendar cake.\n\nAND AS IF THAT'S NOT BAD ENOUGH:\n\nMy mom paid extra to have a stethoscope and graduation cap placed on top of the cake. There were obvious thumb prints all over the stethoscope and the silver from the stethoscope was smeared all over the top of the cake. When I got home I took out my painter's brushes, cleaned off a fan brush, and then meticulously cleaned up their mess with water and patience. As they should have done.\n\nFor the price, I'd expect the Tammie Coe staff to be respectful and courteous to all of their customers, but especially to my mother. Furthermore, the work should not be sloppy and the color should be what was ordered. \n\nTammie Coe did not deliver.", "business_id": "bsEJKduEgoBhNNNHO4ZHEw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6cUBq9WCu8_gPRCDT5IWkQ", "review_id": "cvo0BoY1urv7wntKeq4U4w", "text": "I absolutely LOVE Tammie Coe cakes, cookies, breads etc. etc! I treat myself all too frequently to her heavenly food when eating at La Grande Orange.\n\nMy sister's bridal shower is approaching and I thought I would make the cake extra special by ordering a Tammie Coe cake.  To serve 60 people, they quoted me $500-$700!  Let's meet in the middle and say the cost ended up being $600, that's $10 a person for cake!  I was so bummed at the price quoted, and then did the math and was so shocked, I had to write a review.\n\nThe cake is beyond great and beautiful...but in my opinion, its simply a crime to charge anyone $10 per serving of cake :(\n\n5 stars for flavor, 1 star for price...because I have to commit to a star rating, giving a 3.", "business_id": "bsEJKduEgoBhNNNHO4ZHEw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F2GEqt_mV95OQEiYPTQ4VQ", "review_id": "0GkdxDTIEYD8PkIHroQEKw", "text": "My mother was lucky enough to win a $300 gift certificate to this place.  We used it for my husband's 30th bday party cake.  They were able to accomodate me and my special decorating requests for the cake.  I appreciated that.  However, they fought me on the frosting request.  I happen to hate fondant, but was told that's really all they use and if I didn't want to eat it I could just pick it off.  Yes, I suppose that's true, so they won.  In the end the cake looked amazing.  It was a surprise for my hubby but he went with me to pick it up.  He was surprised and loved the decor.  Tammie was there when we picked it up and she seemed genuinely happy that he liked it.  Staff helped me load it in my car.  My guests loved the decor and taste of the cake.  I got chocolate cake with chocolate fudge filling.  It was pretty good- $300 dollars good-? not so much.  I did get the chance on a separate occasion to taste the coconut cake; WOW!  Very good!", "business_id": "bsEJKduEgoBhNNNHO4ZHEw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "S_p80lszZaAZNzIXEFB42Q", "review_id": "2MFOuAa0SoxHXyQRMQOJPw", "text": "On Saturday two friends and I were in Old Town Scottsdale for lunch. We were craving dessert and a friend suggested LGO. Friend no.1 had her eye on a dessert at LGO. Nothing caught our eye for me and friend #2. I'm familiar with Tammie Coe, but have only had items of hers from Whole Foods or AJs.  I saw the sign and suggested Friend no. 2 and I walk over. The minute friend #2 and I walked in Tammie Coe's we were welcomed with open arms. We enter only to see not the regular bakery atmosphere, instead Ammie and two others are working away at creating delicious yummies out in the open.  She asked what we were craving and we mentioned \"CHOCOLATE\" something LGO didn't have that day. Tammy walks over, gives us a sour cream sugar cookie and OMG! amazing. I ordered the ooey gooey and it was delicious! As we were leaving Tammie gave us a sample of buche de noel, this delectable treat was maybe the best dessert i've ever had. As mentioned before I've heard of Tammie Coe but I had no idea how involved she is in her business. She was friendly, inviting and a true delight. Tammies desserts were wonderful but her warm personality and hospitality were equally delightful.", "business_id": "bsEJKduEgoBhNNNHO4ZHEw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z0_C4HRVvkLkyEsVGGMnkg", "review_id": "1aYP7JhuXKTsPmOzsxvKdw", "text": "Special event?  Tammy creates amazing cakes.  I have ordered twice.  Good stuff.", "business_id": "bsEJKduEgoBhNNNHO4ZHEw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DqekGNe2lrLV4UI0V5-gcA", "review_id": "rXQ8ATo4abexFL_6T3kT2Q", "text": "Wow!! U have to stop in. Not cheap but they give u a bunch of free day old stuff. The pretzel croissant is soooo yummy and so is the apple oatmeal cookie.\n\nThey also have GORGEOUS custom cakes. They really have fondant mastered", "business_id": "bsEJKduEgoBhNNNHO4ZHEw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "qRx72fNRlVZepbBfLnvs_A", "text": "Never fear for Tammie Coe's cookies and cakes are still near! I nearly cried when I found out that Tammie Coe's cakes and cookies wouldn't be served at LGO anymore, but then I realized that I could still visit the bakery for my sweet tooth fix! Phew! I absolutely love her baked goods. Recently, I purchase a package of her burger buns for burgers and they are fresh, fluffy and tasty! My go-to treats are her delectable cookies, especially the chocolate ones and the apple cinnamon cookie. The apple cookie has real apples in it! Do yourself a favor and find a way to try some of Tammy Coe's delicious treats!", "business_id": "bsEJKduEgoBhNNNHO4ZHEw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oKzkyfGalJC3-BOeLLCcIw", "review_id": "atXuFrHFYQzX8LsN_R7c3A", "text": "Delicious, delightful, and decadent little pieces of art work...that you get to eat : )\n\nDoesn't get much better.", "business_id": "bsEJKduEgoBhNNNHO4ZHEw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "zfysCL-0uQNCWdGvzZ6QWA", "review_id": "-jVs8_WVBWHXviUr8iY7NA", "text": "In one brief visit, I found out everything I ever needed to know:\n\nSamples galore, everything was delicious.\nI went for cupcakes, and left with a red velvet cupcake and coconut cupcake, very fun looking and equally delicious, as well as blueberry banana bread. Not only will I be stalking tammie coe for this bread, I'm going to try to make a sub par copy at home, and I don't bake. It was amazing. \nI didn't find the prices to be ridiculous either. 2 cupcakes & a slice of bread were around $10.\nMy waistline is not shrinking, and for this place, I don't care!", "business_id": "bsEJKduEgoBhNNNHO4ZHEw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "OESKxoNFZcKl47NrOubgAQ", "review_id": "KLoCiu35sg1jwq7xlGlZRg", "text": "Excellent breads and cookies.  Free samples tend to cause you to buy more than you planned.  The regular reason for the 20 mile trip back to this locations is the Fruit and Nut breads.  Raisin bread was the standard, but we picked up the fig bread for a change and it might become the new standard.  If you are a bread snob, then you will like Tammie Coe Bakery.  I am certain they have something which will please any palate.  Oh and BTW this place is expensive.....", "business_id": "bsEJKduEgoBhNNNHO4ZHEw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BjwXX-sChcjx2E55B_7rXg", "review_id": "1dwrIIcoDVN7A56bx_Ns9A", "text": "Come for the handmade, rustic goodness, stay for the copious amounts of free samples, leave with a dozen cookies you don't need (because you sampled so many things that you feel too guilty not to.)\n\nWell played, fellas. Well played.", "business_id": "bsEJKduEgoBhNNNHO4ZHEw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ATqB0u4QTmvuM0ceEIK9pg", "review_id": "q3rkTW3kdVWazdPgFTP-zA", "text": "Having Tammie Coe & MJ Bread move into my neighborhood truly changed our day-to-day.  Though the cakes are pretty and I'm sure the baked goods are great too (they always have samples so you can find out) it is the MJ Bread that rocks our world.  We buy delicious whole grain bread from our local baker - have it sliced and the PB&J's are a beautiful kind of new!  We love the Ciabatta, the sourdough, the batard- they all make their way to the porch and get enjoyed by all the family & neighbors every week.  The only problem is if you don't get their early enough you may miss out on your favorite loaf.  We don't typically despair -- just try something new.", "business_id": "bsEJKduEgoBhNNNHO4ZHEw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "mmJzZPMT06-4jRhf5L8laQ", "review_id": "DQD448mqQDUQS-SswwjoZg", "text": "This is a great neighborhood (though we really don't live that close) flower shop. My sister started going here years & years ago. Then I think my mom started going. Probably my other sister. Then I became a fan.\n\nJeff is always there. He has a great eye. He also puts up with my last minute request without issue. I know I can trust him to come up with great arrangements time & time again.\n\nMy favorite thing though is to go in there & see what he has in, look at some of the vases & suggest a thing or two. Then I let him do the magic and get out of his way. That way I end up with something a bit personal but done in great style.\n\nThe arrangements are always a great value as well. I will admit that I've even looked on-line recently (proflowers.com) but once they tack on all their add-on fees, handling fees, shipping, etc., there's really no reason at all not to go local.\n\nArcadia Flowers is definitely my go to flower shop.", "business_id": "q0aEHYyFzuiazt8qk_2S5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jiD92Jsn1HNpthp9-opV9w", "review_id": "MbNr_P8-JpqJinN37UBWWw", "text": "Jeff has been my go-to guy for beautiful flowers for over 20 years. His arrangements are always lovely, and he is generous within each price range. He uses high quality flowers. The fact that he is such a nice person is a huge bonus!", "business_id": "q0aEHYyFzuiazt8qk_2S5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3lPOjxZ08f8VyXGIDqCyHg", "review_id": "hVuPjzS7z1x1t0m5spFMyw", "text": "Went to pick up a bouquet for my sister in law. As I was getting my son out of the car, he runs for a corvette parked a few spots over (a seriously rad looking one too). The owner comes out screaming \"you can't park here\" and tells us to leave. I suppose he thought we were headed to the bar next door. I was about to tell him we were there to buy flowers, but he was so rude we just left instead.", "business_id": "q0aEHYyFzuiazt8qk_2S5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ya4TRuI4azrp_Ju-QZMliQ", "review_id": "fXVeO3PCe87lOAgDoI-W8A", "text": "Dropped in here relatively late on a Saturday evening for a fast dinner for five, but it turned out to be nearly an all-night ordeal.  The service was just awful, what with an inexperienced waiter and staffing that did not match the number of people on a Saturday night.  Our order was simple- burgers, etc., but it took nearly a half hour to be served.  The restaurant is relatively large but only one small area was open to guests and that made it very loud and gave a crowded feeling to dinner.  When we did get our order, there was little or no  follow-up with more coffee, etc.  The evening was full of apologies and reassurances.  It may have been a fluke, but that evening, the place was not even up to  the moderate service standard at most Coco's.  The coconut custard pie was excellent, though, when it finally arrived.  I'd give them another try, I suppose, but there are lots of other places in Phoenix.", "business_id": "2gMx4KnXbNtpoCuVCmyo3g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zC83tixnn1NxaNwRIlHd_g", "review_id": "dgg3TDN9s3bzujMSNsD50A", "text": "We stayed away from Coco's for a couple of years, due to HORRIBLE service at the 7th St and McDowell, and bad service @ the Priest & Elliot one.\nWe have started going back to them recently. We went to this one today for a late breakfast. The service was a bit slow, but not as bad as we have seen.\nThe food was delicious! The coffeecake is wonderful.\n\nIn general, we have learned to not expect great service at Coco's, but that the food will usually (mostly at least) make up for it.", "business_id": "2gMx4KnXbNtpoCuVCmyo3g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vn3lecMsL3kXVe-7hg3gLg", "review_id": "WAUzlmR1Q9ad7L_-qpkrTw", "text": "Usually we have decent to good service at this Coco's, but yesterday it was pretty darn slow / below average / meh!\n\nThe food was still good though, but super filling! We both had the cinnamon roll french toast combo.... with eggs and bacon for me. Good stuff, just... super filling!\n\nThe coffee was just okay today. \n\nWill we go back? Of course -- it's literally right around the corner from us. \n\nIt was a new server today that we've never had before, but food was still good.", "business_id": "2gMx4KnXbNtpoCuVCmyo3g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T1JA_iXwRCUZkLseJ4xIfg", "review_id": "s7h6dEZ0pKfwLCtkVDto4w", "text": "Bottomline up front: Service is terrible, slow and the buliding looks a little run down.\n\nOnce I did get my food, which was over 20 min it was good and hot. I had the Seafood platter and I have to say that it was good, not the best but if your coming in from the hotel and need something to eat, dont go here if you dont want to wait.", "business_id": "2gMx4KnXbNtpoCuVCmyo3g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YeXxwNiwioA2Lhd7VIv5-g", "review_id": "5kOHJme5CLgMiuYIUMWkgg", "text": "We used to go this restaurant over two years ago and usually 2 to 3 times per week.  The service at dinner time is bad, bad, bad.  Poor management and only one waiter or waitress.  We try to go back once or twice a year, hoping it gets better.  I enjoy the food and it is in the neighborhood.  I can understand why they don't pack them in anymore.  Seems like corporate would look at these reviews and make sure the service is brought up to par!  Won't be returning for at least 2 more years.  And that is probably only a MAYBE!!!!", "business_id": "2gMx4KnXbNtpoCuVCmyo3g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZqwJediCSh3cGhX1138c8Q", "review_id": "EhvTPQgdpU7VRJweSLzxBQ", "text": "This place is dirty.  The plate my food was served on was dirty, our waitress's apron was dirty, and the booth we sat in was dirty; it left a huge grease stain on my daughter's pants.   This place is disgusting.", "business_id": "2gMx4KnXbNtpoCuVCmyo3g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QxKT6FphmApytQy0o8LVfA", "review_id": "31pE7Cm6ZYbejhQFWG0egw", "text": "Close to the house and a good place to get eggs in the morning the staff is allways nice but not fancy by any means.", "business_id": "2gMx4KnXbNtpoCuVCmyo3g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uNpLzOWHwrqysSxJrIeVzg", "review_id": "EV0eoL_UKueYTgaJFTn60w", "text": "Where does one begin?  Sat ourselves at a booth.  Had to wait 15 minutes for someone to ask us if we would like something to drink.  Took for ever to order food.  Food came out individually over the course of 10 minutes....  The food order was wrong and it did not taste that great.\n\nHere are a few things that you will experience when you go if you decided to go at all.\n\nWait 5 to 10 minutes to be seated......\nWait 5 to 10 minutes to get drinks ordered......\nWait 5 to 10 minutes to get food ordered.....\nWait 5 to 10 minutes before you get all of you food to the table....\n\nNot worth the experience...  Not worth the money....   OverEasy is far far better!", "business_id": "2gMx4KnXbNtpoCuVCmyo3g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Uq00UdRwZycZkHsf1TMk7g", "review_id": "2XCLng7bea6Wgt2SqXKBug", "text": "We decided to go to Coco's despite the not-so-good reviews. We were greeted by the friendly host as soon as we walked in.  While we just got dessert to go, from what we saw the restaurant looked a little older, but clean.  We ordered a slice of the raspberry swirl cheesecake and a piece of boysenberry pie. The pie was good and the cheesecake was even better. I would definitely go back and try out their dine-in service.", "business_id": "2gMx4KnXbNtpoCuVCmyo3g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7iS_qbI_Lbx18bcUsUa-Yw", "review_id": "iSvP2DBKAFWmh7mSbePdZA", "text": "While Sacks has many delicious sandwiches, If you like cheese steaks, you will appreciate the skillfulness and artistry with which Sacks creates their Encore sandwich. On an eight inch, toasted french roll, they generously place hot, juicy prime steak meat, your choice of hot or mild peppers, tomatoes, lettuce and a creamy, delicious feta yogurt dressing. Their soda sizes vary from an extreme small size to a large size cup that looks like a take-out-won-ton soup container. They have a great selection of iced teas and lemonade that make for great Arnold Palmers. Whenever I'm in Phoenix, I have to stop by and I recommend you do too.", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "s4fyeBPILA2lstL55HZEMw", "text": "Sacks fills an obvious void we Phoenicians have to deal with. The lack of high quality, creative yet reasonably priced sandwiches in a casual atmosphere is blatant to any transplants, especially former Californians. \n\nWhile I was living in California, I came to learn that there were a handful of good sandwich spots around that provided an excellent alternative to fast or cafeteria food. Back in AZ, there isn't much, but I'm finding places like Sacks, DeFalco's, and even Cheba Hut are taking us there. Just in a slow, more spread out kind of way.", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "0c4-rJplBeEV-iVn1fM4dw", "text": "I have been craving the heck out of this place!  I finally looked it up and found there was one not too far from me that I hadn't known about.  I might make that a lunch run but MAN I just want to be back at this one!   It's special.  Oh... it's not just the sandwiches - though they are super yummy.  The Symphony is my favorite, with it's yummy turkey breast, bacon, alfalfa, tomato, alfalfa sprouts and cream cheese spread on 12 grain bread (I have them hold the avocado).  SO good every time!\n\nBut what makes this particular location so special?  \n\nFiremen.  \n\nYup.  Firemen.  There must be a firehouse nearby because at least 4 out of 5 times I've gone over there there were groups of firemen.  \n\nHello???  Hot firemen and good sandwiches??  Yum yum yummie.", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "e4TQFVfepzHf--hnBsjntg", "review_id": "1RrWkZ0R4j_9YXMoZU4RYA", "text": "Yeah, not so good, and I have given this place several chances.  The sandwiches are overstuffed, kind of sloppy and made with sub-standard quality ingredients.  I would actually rather get a sandwich from subway.  And it it way too loud to sit inside this place.  I wish it was better then it is because I can literally walk here from my house.  The salads are pretty good.  I'll give them that.", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "1lSFhUewKa22FwhXuVgFdw", "review_id": "0gu57ScxGv-1LFHMaZx96A", "text": "Having grown up in Europe, if there is one thing I truly miss is high quality sandwiches. Nothing wrong with Subways, but the quality of the bread, despite being made several times a day seems to be very cardboardish. Sack's was close to were I worked and has so far been my favorite sandwich place in Phoenix. Always a but crowded and busy, maybe noisy for some but I'd rather be in a place that feels busy and alive than the only one eating my sandwich. My  favorties are the Improv and the Gothic (warm sandwich). All sandwiches comes with a little cookies which is always pleasant I find. Only negative and I'll admit to ignoring the suggestion is that there is a sign by the owners that ask those who have \"regular\" sized cups to not refill. Not very customer friendly I think. But, and I ask the manager/owner from time to time I really do wish they would open one up in Scottsdale. Prices are probably a bit high, it comes with the neighborhood but I do think the quality of the sandwiches make up for it.", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_LEQt7oTVjiaXyVHK_MM7g", "review_id": "IjiVIKST3c4L1Kd3Jj19qA", "text": "Meh..not particularly memorable.\nI've eaten at this location and the one by ASU, though I like this location better. I would probably only eat here if I was walking by and I was starving. \nThe cookies ROCK though, I like that you get one with your sandwich. And they have my favorite flavor of Jones Soda (Sugar-free Black Cherry) which kicked ass. \n\nWarning: The roast beef sandwich (Overture?) comes with horseradish sauce and it is hot as a mother.  I like the spice but it was almost unbearable. My nose pretty much turned into a snotty waterfall. \n\nGo to Opa Grill next door instead.", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ciUuzVQZhB2n11H7xAF9Iw", "review_id": "u0iF3M4UkV4ZvnQS6vpbIQ", "text": "The sandwiches are creative, fresh and tasty ... sometimes a bit juicy for elegant eating, but hey, most of the time the place is full of students, and students don't take time for elegance, no?  The free cookie is nice, the \"no refills\" soda policy is not.  Prices are fair.  \nBut the place is LOUD.  Uncomfortably so.  It's not the music, or even the conversation level ... it's that there is not one soft surface in the place, and sound amplifies as it bounces off glossy walls, counters, tables and floors.  It's designed that way, and lord knows why. \nThe sandwiches and salads make up for it, though.", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "Sw_F6bMsFbXj6-gRVrRd_A", "review_id": "kvK33mLGYqH0Dlk1Ufqjkg", "text": "Hey! Do you love Sacks as much as I do? Let's go have some Hot Sacks.  Want to come with me?  Go have some Sacks in the city?\n\nSorry.  I couldn't resist.\n\nI also heard a little while back that the Phx location is Dirty Sacks!  Frankly,  it's given me a chance to shout \"Who wants dirty Sacks?\" at work so many times, I don't really care - but this was like a year ago, so hopefully they've gotten a little squeakier!  Honestly, though, I've never seen anything I'd think was really gross around there, or had anything wrong with my sandwiches.\n\nMy love of veggie sandwiches prevails, and so I must give props to Sacks for their Impressionist sandwich - got to love a fresh tasting sandwich (cream cheese, lettuce, cucumber,  tomato, carrot, avocado, red onion, sprouts) with your  choice of 2 kinds of cheeses (in addition to the cream cheese, oh yes)!\n\nOn the meaty side of things, I have thoroughly enjoyed a few different kinds, but I really like the Art Deco (salami, ham, provolone cheese, marinated bell pepper, lettuce, tomato, onion, pepperocini, & italian dressing), or to change it up, the O'Keefe on the rare rainy day (it's a  sandwich of soft chunks of chicken, sauteed mushrooms, swiss cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, honey mustard).\n\nI totally appreciate that they have different kinds of bread ( I like the grilled onion dill bread or sun dried tomato basil bread!) & with your sandwich, you always get a delicious chocolate chip cookie!  You can buy the batter to make your own cookies from the eatery too, which is pretty cool.\n\nI've only tried the pasta salad out of the sides, but I dug it - it's a nice little addition to the meal - definitely am interested in trying some of the other sides or soups!\n\nMy favorite thing to do, though, now that I've tried a few things on the menu, is to just go in randomly and see what the daily specials are & pick a sandwich off of that sideboard.  Jeez... I got a sandwich there once, I'm watering at the mouth a little just remembering it.\n\nI think it was called the Michaelangelo (for good reason - oh, and are you seeing a naming trend?  Get it?... *art* of sandwicherie, hurr hurr) - it was on grilled onion dill bread, had chicken, black forest ham, grilled mushrooms & artichoke hearts, melty havarti cheese, fresh spinach, tomato, olives, & I do believe some kind of saucy condiment (what was it?! ahhh!)  Anyway, if this sandwich was available on a regularly scheduled basis, I would be there every time.\n\nPhew, I need a minute to recover from writing that description. Let's see. The staff has always been pleasant to me, and the food is reasonably priced.  I only wish it were open later, or on Sunday as well!\n\nOh well. Sunday is a day of rest.  I guess I shouldn't  be having Sacks then anyway.", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "sEWeeq41k4ohBz4jS_iGRw", "review_id": "fGBvF_s3Tts-5q-6LpI64A", "text": "Napkin mittens.     How is it possible to destroy a sandwich and it's contents in the matter of 30 seconds?   Let's see, they put it together with yummy ingredients then they must use a large stick to shove it in the wrapper.  Nice party trick but not good at a restaurant.  What a mess when you open it, and I even had to use a spork to finish it.\n\nAnyways, the food tastes good and the free cookie is a nice touch.   Oh yeah, the other beef I have with this place is the sign \"Drink refills for large size only!\" WTF!!!\n\nI'll be inventing those napkin mittens before I come back to this place again.", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "jqVeTSin5GeRm0ceSg-PBA", "review_id": "H6hDDODyV68Vy_ktNJfirA", "text": "I have really mixed emotions about Sack's. \n\nOn one hand, the baguette bread is soft and chewy; the sandwiches are creative (my coworkers both really like the Jazz and the Gothic); if you don't see a sandwich on the menu you want you can create your own; they use spicy brown mustard (yummy!); the caesar salad is good; service is quick; and you get a cookie with all sandwiches and salad.\n\nOn the other hand, it gets really crowded if you don't get there by 11:30 am or arrive after 12:45 pm; the parking lot is super small, so you typically have to park at First Watch; there is a sign that drink refills are for the large size only (I have ignored that sign as I find it ridiculous that they could actually monitor who refills and doesn't); it gets very very noisy so it is hard to hear the people sitting at your own table; and I think the price is a bit high for a sandwich shop (about $9 for an 8 inch sandwich, chips and a regular soda which apparently I can't refill).\n\nSacks is nice occasionally, but I hate to admit, when I am really craving a sandwich or sub, I usually run to Subway where I can get a meal for almost half the price of Sacks.", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "Mj7sXA2j5TfKHaQhXJRFZQ", "text": "Art of Sandwicherie. Clever, no? Too bad their approach left me with mixed emotions. \n\nIf you've never been here, prepared to be overwhelmed. Seriously. The menu is so big, you don't know where to start. Go with a friend who's been and can give you pointers. My lunch friend made a couple recommendations. I ended up ordering the Mona Lisa. I was gonna nix the lemon capper mayo, but I figured a little wouldn't hurt. Whoa. Both slices of bread were slathered with this white stuff. Not bad taste. Just bad on the waist. \n\nThe sandwich was very, very good. Smoked salmon with sprouts on pumpernickel bread. It was very good, and I was very hungry. \n\nBut I just ordered one sandwich and it came to $7.57. That doesn't include anything else. No drink, except water (which was tap). I'm told they charge for everything here - every little extra you ask for. So, my cup of water my have cost me. Who knows. \n\nMy sandwich came with a \"free\" cookie, too. Come to think of it; maybe they charged me for that too!\n\nWould I be back? Well, yes. You buying? I mean, I love a good sandwich. I also love getting my money's worth. For $7.57, I would have hoped for a sandwich large enough for me to divide between lunch and din-din. No avail. I wolfed the entire thing down happily. Even better, it didn't make me bloated later, which I feared, since most foods tend to be heavy on the salt.\n\nThe interior is a bit messy in the sense that it's chaotic. This is more of your lunch rush place. Order. Grab. Eat. Run. \n\nWhen you place your order, they ask your name. Then they call your name when it's ready. I told the cashier how to spell my name, so when the order-yeller looked peeved that nobody was picking up the sack, I felt no remorse. \"Alisia\" is not how you spell my name. I let the cashier know this. He just shrugged. \n\nIn fact, that's one stellar way to sum up Sack's. Just shrug. Go on. Do it now. Shoulders up. Shoulders down. Yep. That's exactly how I feel about this place.", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FaIl5hn9UFz_x-K1e_pYMA", "review_id": "KuiQhTVvWWKefA4Dkwe7jg", "text": "Like so many other restaurants in the downtown Phoenix area, Sacks is overpriced for what it is and if you are expecting the quality of \"Sachs,\" the department store, you will be disappointed. \n\nThe \"sandwicherie\" title means they are serving sandwiches and not subs. Kind of like what you'd make at home on bread. \n\nI'm not sure it's done  any better here than at Subway or Blimpie. To me, the deli at the Safeway up the road has more exotic sandwich toppings than Sacks (including two different kinds of guacamole).\n\nLike so many places in AZ, every sandwich offered has some kind of cheese on it. It's like it gives the restaurant a reason to throw another buck or two onto the price. \n\nAdditionally, Sacks has numerous flies in the summertime. Covering your food is a requirement before going to the restroom, though most of them hang out on the windows. \n\nI've been to Sacks during the busy lunch rush and I've been there when there were more flies than patrons. \n\nThe one bright spot is their homemade desert cookies and bars. For some reason they are served cold, which takes some of the freshness away. Exotic flavors of iced tea like mango and pineapple green are a plus too, but by all means not the best unsweetened teas around.", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "5-Gs3DpLZk6FjviyeXvR-A", "review_id": "gQ8ntHDuIK9C0TsCM67KTw", "text": "I love the sandwiches at this place. They have the best ingredients and so many options. The sandwiches do make quite a mess but it's because they are jam packed with goodness; the bread can't contain all the condiments they stuff in there. \n\nIt does have horrible art on the walls and gets really crowded at lunch, but I've sat outside and had pleasant meals (usually I just take it home). \n\nIf you like BLT's with avocado you MUST try the Jazz it is delightful!", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "b9XdpPlzZCVimhNb0z8CNA", "review_id": "UdhrWTq2MfOGn-Cz0N1WOw", "text": "I have to say that I really enjoy eating at Sacks.  It's definitely one of my top two lunch spots for yummy quick eats.  I've sampled quite a bit of the menu and my second favorite sandwich is the O'Keefe.  It's basically chopped chicken, saut\u00e9ed mushrooms, melted Swiss, avocado, lettuce, tomato and honey mustard served hot on a soft baguette.  The honey mustard gives it just enough tang to really bring out the flavor of the seasoned chicken.  My only \"beef\" with this sandwich is hot lettuce.  I'm sorry, but there are some things in this universe that were not meant to be, and lettuce being served on a hot sandwich (or on a hot Mexican food plate; more on that later) is not one of them!  \n\nMy most favorite sandwich here is the Symphony.  I like to think of it as a turkey club with a twist.  It's loaded with fresh turkey breast deli style meat, bacon, avocado, tomatoes, LOTS of alfalfa sprouts, cream cheese and mayo on wonderful 12 grain bread.  I usually hold the mayo, because that's just the kinda guy I am.  You might say, that's how I roll. But I say, I'm just not a mayo kinda guy...\n\nThe best part about lunch at Sacks is the silver dollar sized warm chocolate chip cookie you get with your sandwich.  And yes, it's been reported that the Tiki sometimes eats the cookie first, but having no photographic evidence, you can't prove it and I'll plead the 5th.  And speaking of tiki's there's a really cool Tiki at the Tutor Time just a few doors down to the north.  Check it out!\n\nOkay, I said the cookie was the best part of lunch at Sacks, but I lied.  The really super dooper best part about lunch at Sacks is the Market Spice Iced Tea.  Some days it's too weak, some days it's too strong, but on the days that it's just right, it will blow your socks off, so you might want to bring an extra pair, just to be safe!\n\nMy only dislike about Sacks is that is can get pretty loud at lunch.  It's usually crowded between 12-12:30 so I try to go early or after 1 pm.  And don't forget, you can always call ahead and take it to go!", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hJBOxmNREXmMGTfXgMcGug", "review_id": "uG1rEVLsqKvpj6SRGbUvtA", "text": "Great place to get a sandwich. Oh, and did I mention the cookie?", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DcfmUIBBfClOte8dTekVbA", "review_id": "CongghVSdutWekPjasXGMg", "text": "I personally am not a big fan of sandwiches. And when I go out to eat I usually want to get something I can't or won't make for myself at home. You won't catch me picking up lunch at Subway or most sub shops. However, I love Sacks! I love the fact that the have at least 20+ unique combinations (or you can make your own) and that every sandwich comes with freshly baked chocolate chip cookie! It's just delightful! My favorite combination is the turkey sandwich with cheese, sprouts and stuffing! Probably defeats the healthy factor of ordering a turkey sandwich in the first place but well worth it! They also have a great Thai noodles salad side (just $1). They are fast and efficient but super popular. So be warned if you are in a hurry call ahead and place your order.", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W10N7lgoG9YshvHUC7wSdQ", "review_id": "hVP6wpcuRg3pUD6hI6-osQ", "text": "Huh, I haven't reviewed Sacks.  Lets fix that!\n\nI am in Sacks fairly often, they have fresh, reliably tasty eats,  I would be in there more often if they were opened in the evenings.\n\nI nearly always eat whatever is on special and have also tried several of their regular menu selection although I have not made my own as yet.  I like that they seem to think about how the sandwich is constructed physically as well as flavor counterpoints.  I have never had a sandwich fall apart in my hands here or thought something was too bland.\n\nI appreciate the inhouse made side options the rotini salad being my go-to.  I'd love to taste their version of a German style potato salad.  If you go for their combo deal they put a baby cookie on your plate.  Its a pretty good cookie that makes you wish it was a big one.  This is probably how they sell their take home cookie dough.\n\nThey don't get the fifth star for two reasons.  One, the two different combo options are not explained on their menu board.  Considering it is an upsell for them they must perform routinely through out the day it should be clearly posted.  Second, the high ceiling and sealed concrete floor can make it difficult to have a conversation in there when they are busy unless you are lucky enough to get a seat in the alcove.  They need some wall hangings in the rafters or sommat.", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9DDxi41G0UepZdgBVVSMZQ", "review_id": "xdE5XDfqKmfONY68gJZsiA", "text": "This is the one shop that comes to my mind when I want a sandwich. Quite possibly my favorite lunch...the Jazz, Poor Brothers Jalapeno chips, a cute little chocolate chip cookie, and a Mr. Pibb. In fact, I had that today! Awesome.", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bmzq_nkjYqp8aWn12RJdhA", "review_id": "zF9YmPysejvJdmnnOT5N_w", "text": "My sandwich was tasty. It was ready soon after I ordered it. Pretty good. I'd go again.", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BVx7_5ox_erPCm2Id3Ncmw", "review_id": "mQN_JjjSZcp1hFN32k4LZQ", "text": "I've been here twice and I loved it everytime. It's light, fresh and packed with flavor. I really enjoy their sandwiches and the pasta isn't half bad except the oriental noodles that was just way too salty. But other than that, very tasty stuff. They have a large variety of sandwiches with quirky little names. Oh and they throw in a cookie! Give it a try I'm sure you will enjoy it and want to go back for more.", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GrSixRnGIxNUJ1Cn5DNX9A", "review_id": "JcBWslpoQbwPR8BWWir5LQ", "text": "A sandwich that is good enough to satisfy you but not quite memorable enough to earn your consistent patronage.  \n\nI do appreciate their naming conventions, as it reminds me of all of those peaceful afternoons spent sleeping during my Art History class.", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PNS9z4aFDbfhpIsHCfNvNg", "review_id": "P7Ww9nv-T-Mgqyww50_vaA", "text": "For some reason I find it incredibly difficult to find a good sandwich in this town - its either Subway or a sit-down restaurant so I was thrilled when I found Sacks... a happy medium. It's perfect for a midweek sandwich with coworkers. Its a no-frills restaurant... don't go expecting to be wowed by the interior or \"vibe\" of the place, but rather a quick and tasty sandwich. My personal favorite is the Sack's Symphony with added honey mustard. My girlfriend always gets the Mona with salmon. Bonus - every order comes with a chocolate chip cookie. \n\nNote - during the lunch hour it can get busy and loud. We like to order ahead and skip the line by hitting up the \"to go\" counter.", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "afxp8HYfJdewtuOgFNnK4g", "review_id": "YZEoSY_yhJlObni3XqHxqg", "text": "Sorry to say this folks but I went by Sacks (Indian School & 48th St) today and it is GONE! I can't find any info about the closing online so am hoping that the other locations are still up and running... Really liked this place too!", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b0a6nLH0c8p5WJy1w7aO6Q", "review_id": "MwNYfSil1sEDUvtAyt9AsQ", "text": "Reopened today (3/4/2011)! That in and of itself is worth 5 Stars!\n\nNew location is on Indian School, west of 44th St, on the south side of the road.", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-nwhlUT3N7-yhvvpSTLQXg", "review_id": "vmwAdniQf7K5wlpYCiBn8A", "text": "New Location @ 4247 E Indian School! is open!! \n\nSame great Sacks new location!  New space is bright a cool art and lots of parking!\n\nI am a big fan of the Improv what can be better then Thanksgiving on a baguette.\n\nAnd who is not a fan the a included cookie. ;-)", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ylWOj2y7TV2e3yYeWhu2QA", "review_id": "3vQU-z5-1ndaAeehS_l4mA", "text": "I refuse to eat at a restaurant where you stole 98% of your menu from another restaurant and just changed the names!  Shame.\n\nWish I could give zero stars", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X_kPh3nt0AJPNPHye2rTlA", "review_id": "4rdRCOsubvEL6a49J3PRCQ", "text": "Get the encore sandwich!! Make sure to get it with the yogurt sauce!!  AMAZING!!", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pS5SY-at5K5Kjcoj7TxF8g", "review_id": "_3IdjXbOoV0SzsPCtQZSqA", "text": "Love love love..this place.. I try to eat here 2 times a week.. The jimmy buffet salad and mushroom soup are to die for..", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3TGup17SCV6uHsifmTKirg", "review_id": "3jGIpsn75DKiXWTtOKkfvQ", "text": "When you find a well-priced deli with great sandwiches, you don't forget it.  Sacks is definitely one of those places!\n\nI just had the Sack's Symphony and thought it was great, especially for only $5.99, which includes a free cookie!\n\nThey've got a decent amount of room to sit down, but I usually take my lunch to go because the tables fill up quickly around the lunch rush.  If you haven't already, try Sacks the next time you're craving a well-made sandwich!", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NWEKM2JBpPCtvGtIsRAgMw", "review_id": "c7Cj9Zd5eCaL6JkimmwhIw", "text": "This place is just what I've been looking for in AZ- an amazing sandwich place!  I went to sacks for the first time yesterday and LOVED IT.  I built my own sandwich which is always a plus.  Im too picky to order sandwichs that are off the menu.  Huge sandwichs for a very reasonable price.  My sandwich was only 6 something.  I wouldve paid 10.  (Sacks, Please dont up your price because I said that)!  I will be frequenting here a lot more for lunch.  Plus the business man candy during the lunch hour is great too.  yaaaa buddy", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8uZ6WzOoyQwv69N-xPnQjw", "review_id": "LLi12osNucDFPq2-1QcTDg", "text": "Great food I love the encore sandwich but the service is a joke..I am not sure quite what the deal is...but it's like the people behind the counter are bothered by customers...(Indian school location) They just they are too cool and the bankers hours are a joke...! Honestly the sandwiches are good but the \"too cool\" attitude needs to stop and they need to realize the customers are what keep them in business....", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fJGWSgGsvb6leJzOuE2O3Q", "review_id": "WMXTMcqQ0MsHv1udU9KH2w", "text": "Went here for the first time this past Saturday. I was craving a Ruben - random I know. But it really hit the spot (although a little much on the slaw).\n\nJust $6 for a big sandwich (I was full well into the evening) and a surprise cookie! I will definitely be back to try out some of the other choices or create my own.\n\nOh, and if you have the same initials they put on the chalkboard that day - you get a free sandwich! My lunch date had the opposite of what was posted (D.S. instead of S.D) and the cashier gave us both free drinks. Super cool.", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3dno9Y7mtvi2tq6IfMpDeA", "review_id": "3vCawPzaeMZbjcR_c6LYJg", "text": "I'm definitely a fan.  Fast, well made sandwiches at a darn good price.  They have a wide assortment of sammies already on the menu, OR you can just make your own.\n\nThe first time I went I had the special of the day.  It was a crazy assortment of grilled chicken, grilled artichoke hearts, spinach, pesto and cheese (havarti, I think) on grilled tomato basil bread.  Don't get me wrong, it was very good, just not my style.\n\nI went back the next week so I could place a custom order in an attempt to mimic the end-all-be-all of sammies from my old (now closed) sandwich haunt that they called the Entrepreneur.\n\nIT WAS DELICIOUS!!!  And only $5.18.  So good in fact that I didn't eat the cookie because I didn't want to spoil the taste in my mouth.\n\nHere's how it goes: Grilled turkey, grilled ham, and bacon on grilled sourdough with lettuce, tomato and mayo.  \n\nThere is something special about this combination of flavors.  Get one.  I dare ya.", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Fd8s7rl4yp3JGRmKoxPx7A", "review_id": "cqZ9OSYmN4Wd34UMrn99Ig", "text": "I like this place. Only like. Would love but can't since the bread is terrible. Plus, the front counter guy is totally rude. I didn't come for two years after my last visit because of him and now I'm back. To my horror, the nine grain bread is now bad quality ground wheat and that guy is still there, rude as ever and closing an hour early. Apparently I didn't get the memo because I showed up at 2:50, website says they close at 4. Sorry to disturb you so close to closing time!! Seriously, I can't go back given how awkward this dude is.", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ltGh04bjEBhwItWVVG7UJg", "review_id": "5W1IsOiIKx4cdV7eM0dbAg", "text": "Sacks Art of Sandwicherie is a mix of southwest, Mexican and modern decor. The salad was rather basic, and the acoustics rather loud. The restroom is really cute but could use seat covers and sweep & mop. If your initials match the predetermined ones on the chalkboard near the front door your sandwiches free. Just don't bother joking with the staff about their own chalkboard. They'll have no idea what you're talking about nor the sense of humor, should you jokingly mention it your initials are posted.", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7o7MF9B9lxcWupE8jiLOaQ", "review_id": "wsmWL7zJQ5R1pfdThoRcQw", "text": "I don't get this place..I seriously think I could go to the store, get the same type of ingredients and make a similar sandwich for less money. I know there are lots of different sandwiches here that you can try. I suppose I prefer a place that has a select few sandwiches that are really good opposed to a lot of choices with ok flavor.\n\nThe bread is seriously the cheap kind you can get at the store. It comes with a cookie which doesn't taste like anything special. Lots of people like it here and I can't say anything really...negative happened. I just won't be back.", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ATxbUTytzwQw7Ogu2SHGvA", "review_id": "5r1zD1B94OPz3iwHnk3dow", "text": "We went to lunch here for the first time after passing by it 100s of times, we went on a tuesday afternoon at 12:30, it was busy but not too crowded. \n\nThis place is NOT vegan friendly in the least, all of the sandwiches have some sort of dairy in them as do the soups. You can make your own sandwiches but I can make a sandwich with cold veggies or sauteed veggies with mustard at home. I would suggest offering grilled zucchini/eggplant with a sauce that is dairy free. \n\nAll of the sandwiches are placed in sacks with plastic utensils and styrofoam cups, even if you eat in. This is not eco friendly, my pasta with marinara (which I can make at home) came in a nice plastic to-go container. While I realize this is not a restaurant per say, it would be nice if they had real forks/knives and plates if you plan to eat in and get something more ecofriendly than styrofoam. \n\nI did ask if they recycled before we left, and was told that the kitchen does, which is great! However, there is not a recycling container in the restaurant for the sacks/utensils or pasta to-go packages. \n\nI will not be returning to this non vegan friendly, non planet friendly sandwich shop and would not recommend it.", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "79MhROSJ1U8KBCupx7imRg", "review_id": "f5K65NitFrQPQE_k05h1wg", "text": "Yummm", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "UHWSMoTUnoBuUgujsYIXhw", "review_id": "0KVFAEomSDisJ2SsIwVxUA", "text": "Someone in class suggested this place and it was such a let down. A large group of us went and many people liked their sandwiches but my turkey cranberry w/ stuffing sandwich was awful. The stuffing looked like dog food and it tasted like cardboard and fennel. The cranberry sauce tasted like it came from a can and there was nothing special about the bread. The upside is we got our orders fairly quickly and the atmosphere was alright for a quick lunch spot.", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "qkbiaiS8t8YHWx3J04NjSw", "review_id": "H-GOx33WvSDcf3VtvALZbg", "text": "I was shocked to see all the negative reviews of this place.  I have been to each and every location and there would not be crowds of people most of the time if these reviews were to be believed (the angry vegan made me LOL).  Seriously though people, it's a sandwich, it's not a life-changing event.  \n\nI love their sandwiches, especially the Symphony and the Encore.  This location is close to home and the staff is always super friendly and pleasant, and I always call ahead so I don't have to wait.  They have a very extensive freshly brewed iced tea offering (like 6 different kinds), and the ingredients are always fresh and tasty, not boring or bland.  I seriously can't get over all the haters on here who say they can make their own sandwich at home for less - you totally should!  The prices here are about $6.29 for a large sized sandwich, a mere dollar and a quarter difference from Subway! Plus the free cookie, there really is nothing better for the price.", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "tHz9cWxwSfcP4qRaPIHvww", "review_id": "IhQ7aVV79nBnG081Jhac9g", "text": "As I've said previously, I love Sacks and their sandwiches. Compared to the downtown version, this location is nice. The parking is a little confusing, since it is shared with another restaurant, but at least there is plenty of parking! Both outside and inside are pretty cool. I've always called ahead and had my order ready and waiting to be devoured. For such a delicious sandwich, the price is great. My fav is the Symphony - turkey, avocado, and bacon on wheat. Perfection. The employees are really nice as well. I like that I can get in and out quickly at this location (compared to the downtown location). I just wish there was a Sack's closer to home!", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A7B8l4bO15tVkpD-5TD2zQ", "review_id": "mfXcza3rHpMuqrnhgJZRiQ", "text": "You get a delicious chocolate chip cookie with your meal. Other than that, nothing stood out outstandingly. Sandwiches are good. Salads are decent. Soups are tasty (when they aren't sold out of the one you want).  And once, I wanted chicken noodle, but they were out of noodles that day. Why didn't they just call it chicken soup? Weird. It was still good. Call ahead to place your order because the wait can be a little long during the lunch rush!", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iWJOeFwvPXKRv8-3Q1t9Zg", "review_id": "ki-y1oysaLqvjWrEQaUJ2w", "text": "I can't speak for all of the locations for Sacks, but the location on Indian School is my favorite sandwhich shop in the entire country. When we visit Phoenix our trip is not complete unless we have been more than once.\nMy wife loves the salads, especially the curry chicken salad.\nI love almost any of the sandwhiches. Some of my favorites include the Encore, Symphony, and Overture.", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 8, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "ZOXD5tpCOQf1_Hck_tevgA", "text": "Looking for a casual lunch spot with moderate prices and a large selection of sandwiches, salads, drinks, etc...? Look no further than Sacks.  Not only do they deliver on the attributes I mention above, but they also deliver literally (with a minimum $25 order and they charge just a gratuity that goes to the driver).\n\nI used to frequent this Sacks when they were located at 48th St and Indian School, and just recently remembered that they relocated just down the street at 42nd and Indian School.  I've been several times in the last few weeks and have been a satisfied customer for sure.  \n\nI usually go for their Cobb Salad (no onion and add avocado) with balsamic dressing.  I love that Sacks is fine with modifications to their menu items!  I'm also a fan of their egg salad, the Sacks Symphony Sandwich, and the Sacks Impressionist Sandwich.  I love that they have Snapple drinks and lots of iced tea fountain options as well as Sun Chips!  Their cookies (they come with every meal) are another nice perk if you're not watching your sweet intake!\n\nI must say, I do miss the crackers that they used to serve with the salads awhile back.  Perhaps they will bring those back sometime soon?!\n\nI have yet to take advantage of the delivery service mentioned above, but I do plan on using that in the future when I can't get away to pick up or eat there.  Glad to have yet another reliable lunch option in the hood!", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8Oy9-UwJQWffS0yOwPG6Ew", "review_id": "_q191kdyp52H7SrWogOZCA", "text": "Came here for an early lunch with a group of 6; Good thing we got here early as this place had lines almost out the door when we left.\n\nI got a simple grilled cheese sandwich. It was pretty perfectly cooked.  \n\nVery reasonable pricing! We'll be back!!!!!", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SDwNym_yVoAhIbmqkgNVuw", "review_id": "nkffpzw9Ts5WSHZ4jqlSEw", "text": "Unimpressed and disappointed. There is nothing to these sandwiches. There are so many other places to get better sandwiches. Will not be returning.", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PhLWho7zl_GWf1mlEliDCA", "review_id": "d9vobH_qqR4-eQvlP6QL8A", "text": "Absolutely terrible experience.  Two thumbs down.\n\nI have only heard good things about how great this place is. HA!\n\nOur office ordered about 20 sandwiches from them.  The hot sandwiches were luke warm.  The chip order was not delivered. The drink order apparently was forgotten as well.  An $8 Ceasar salad that you would think would fill the container was so small it would fit in a small bowl.\n\nNot recommended.  We will never order from there again and we have 350 people in our office.", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KF8KKcVH2Wy-JgdeGmcqwA", "review_id": "81dWuS0TYYnWq6ySxmDh0w", "text": "I have been going to Sacks for 10 years.  I typically go at least once per week.  The quality of the food has gone down hill in the past year and the customer service is marginal at best.  I really want to give 4+ stars, but recently I have encountered too many negative experiences.  I truly hope they turn around the quality of the food and their customer experience.", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "J3I2NClEbD1Xr8lOdjxlqQ", "review_id": "cROiUs5agQdKehEg11ZdUg", "text": "Last week I wanted to come here for lunch with my daughter.  It was on a Thursday, after noon, and there was no parking to be found, with cars waiting like hungry vultures, to pounce on the first opportunity....\n\nWe didn't go.  I drive a huge truck and it's not easy to maneuver, especially in the very tight Sacks parking lot.  Sorry guys, that cost you a star, not because of my truck, silly, but the limited parking.  I came back on a Saturday, again right at noon.  There was one other vehicle in the lot and if it weren't for me spotting the open sign through the tinted window, we might have missed this place again!  This time, I parked in front, and I think within a few minutes, half of Arcadia must have had the same idea.\n\nAnyway, the only sandwich I've ever had here is the Rubens.  It's perfect.  Warm pastrami, with a bit of cole slaw piled in on marble rye slathered with Thousand Island Dressing.  To me this is about the perfect sandwich and Sacks raises it to an art form.  4 different brews of fresh iced tea to wash down that perfection.  They also include a nice little chocolate-chip cookie to finish off that meal.\n\nI've been coming here since before it was here - and it occupied a slot at the Arcadia Safeway center across from Arcadia High.  Maybe someday I'll be able to order a different sandwich, but heck, why?", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3W4kPcVBJ9avmELWpmUHpg", "review_id": "ADZ5xDdVt1kmwiy40w772w", "text": "This is the best sandwich place I've found in Phoenix/Scottsdale, which is unfortunately not saying much. This place is very nice, a good place to just pick up a sandwich or eat a sandwich or salad there. Great meat and cheese and fillings, but like every other place I've tried, disappointing bread. Their \"French roll\" is a soft sub-type bread you might buy at the grocery store, not the delicious crunchy fresh bread I'm used to in the San Francisco Bay Area. I will keep coming here, but I beg of AZ to discover fresh Dutch Crunch, Sourdough, and sweet French rolls.", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2KSD42GxE7mOUtDyO3iQ-A", "review_id": "dyquBA4ykDNxlG01IT5TfA", "text": "Love this place but their hours on yelp is wrong. They close at 3 but yelp says 4pm, they need to look into that and get it fixed.", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jpXlc6En7HCOkyzUQ1DyZA", "review_id": "pvXP2Nz_rrRioKyk8bPC9w", "text": "I was in town from LA shooting over at Arizona Virtual Studios, and needed a place to grab an easy, affordable, and somewhat healthful meal for my crew. I've been burned many times by picking a local eatery to pick up lunch. Still, I rolled the dice and was more than happy with our meal. Ingredients were fresh and flavorful. Our large order was ready in only fifteen minutes. Big thumbs up to Sack's, and I'll be using them when I'm back in town at this location.", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z0_C4HRVvkLkyEsVGGMnkg", "review_id": "GE-Ym6YZtMuh3QjA3f6Sew", "text": "Gothic.   Turkey Ham Mushrooms warm with melted cheese. \n\nA little pricey yet one of the best sandwiches you can have.  \n\nA cozy place and the location most will not notice.   \n\nA vast menu.  Bring your friends and visit often.", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s7fSx1mLjNgJXh1rrs6Faw", "review_id": "U4Yu08dY3Ybzje7tU7f00g", "text": "I love Sacks and will go out of my way for lunch here!  \nEvery time I eat at Sacks, I order something different. Sometimes it's a regular from the main menu, and sometimes it's one of their creative daily specials. I've never been disappointed. Fresh ingredients and fantastic flavor, created and served quickly by their super friendly staff in a casual cool ambiance.", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M9cZwNoSKQDUVwO0R8UwIA", "review_id": "HMUSHtnUzShCJXd1qkjRMw", "text": "Super fast and organized.... the sandwiches are always delicious and interesting.\nStaff is super efficient.", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ljSGNJfAUusSNHspClaB-A", "review_id": "knRLmfpjQH1hNMsY3VoRdg", "text": "Gina is an excellent resource for all your dental staffing needs!!  I have worked with her since 2002!  She screens applicants VERY carefully and is amazing at her job. I would highly recommend her for any applicant looking for a dental position, or an employer looking for that next amazing staff member!!", "business_id": "mnSsQl5mIgN9gNfFLGKq2Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EXa2LyMitrrE1F4oHfh19A", "review_id": "OSopOaOuNhV3KvlGqUB5dQ", "text": "Gina is top notch. If you are seeking a career not just another job, seek Gina. She works hard to put quality workers with quality employers. She is great at what she does.", "business_id": "mnSsQl5mIgN9gNfFLGKq2Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iZBeISBthAPPM-LBNx7x9Q", "review_id": "Xcz9t4mXPJCtpdk-Tq_CqA", "text": "I recently moved to the area and registered with every dental staffing agency in the valley as a dental hygiene candidate looking for work.  My interview process here was very impersonal and could have been completed by email.  I was only asked a few simple questions.  I was also asked to bring a letter of recommendation to the meeting if I have one, and when I presented it to Gina she was very confused about why I would bring it.  She wouldn't make eye contact with me at that point and awkwardly set the letter aside.  Nothing about the hiring or temping process was explained to me at all, and after a month I've heard nothing from them, while other agencies have kept me busy with temping.  Gina had poor body language when interviewing me, and I left the office believing I would likely never hear back anyway.  It was upsetting because I connected VERY well with the other two staff members at the office while we waited for Gina to come to our meeting 15 minutes late.  I believe they are holding the office together.  But not contacting me is her loss, because I found a full time job very quickly.", "business_id": "mnSsQl5mIgN9gNfFLGKq2Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gGNAr-cmCQUgA9B0QjVqAg", "review_id": "C8dRAeFcDK4brdWghYXTaw", "text": "My boyfriend's grandmother celebrated her 90th birthday here. It was a lovely location, at the foot of Cammelback Mountain.  She was the happiest that I've ever seen her.  Being that she is a lifelong Catholic, it was a really special location for her.", "business_id": "1XMLFsJjT-16Ki3hDiCGtg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KvWny9qUZJKrqo_LYesgSg", "review_id": "64pfg3lUV0-Go2h0QFWJeg", "text": "I've been here a few times for weekend retreats and to visit friends who were on retreats.  The place is great - secluded amongst Camelback Mountain.  The only downer for me is that I'm a local, so when I go on retreats, I like to travel far so I truly feel away from it all.  It also is no fun when it's so hot so you don't want to go outside. But for people who are coming from out of town, this is definitely a great retreat site.", "business_id": "1XMLFsJjT-16Ki3hDiCGtg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2AbBZM7n9EMwa0nK1yl0CA", "review_id": "xXSkgILMli39YoHqRD7nJQ", "text": "I've been here twice so far and highly recommend it! Great place for a retreat, meditation and Spiritual cleansing. Terrific grounds and facilities! Solid!", "business_id": "1XMLFsJjT-16Ki3hDiCGtg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "on91ZE-U_IVRibX_dM6IQQ", "review_id": "2sYPuGXE74LJtIgswwmB5w", "text": "Dr. Vo is great -- very friendly and knowledgeable.  His assistant are also great.", "business_id": "_tJKWq1GebP4ZRfK-aO9mA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7WD7uFGmAnE039X2ZEVQKA", "review_id": "Q2FyPELutlBqA0s_n5sGTQ", "text": "Dr. Vo. and his staff are wonderful. They are gentle, honest and truly care about their patients. I highly recommend Saguara Dental.", "business_id": "_tJKWq1GebP4ZRfK-aO9mA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ghoBw5923PH-03Rly2hRJg", "review_id": "iSMrOMYyCF2CEU_R_0huHw", "text": "Dr. Vo is awesome, he is hands down one of the best dentists I've ever been to. All of his assistants are super nice as well. If you need a great dentist definitely give him a call :-)", "business_id": "_tJKWq1GebP4ZRfK-aO9mA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 24, "useful": 13, "cool": 22}, "user_id": "tlSSQwfHYJany7wPoTH46A", "review_id": "v5o_qktkzC_IxVYZd3Mo-g", "text": "I'm a non-traditional girlfriend, so I always forget what's expected of me during conventional gift giving holidays like Valentine's Day. And this year I totally neglected to get Mr. Man so much as a card. Dog house! (I thought we weren't celebrating! How was I to know that little sneaker was would bring a smile to my face with a cutesy, cheesy, tchotchky gift and card combo?)\n\nLittle did he know that I had an ace up my sleeve. An ace with lots and lots of titacular action. Bombshells! I know that nothing brings a smile to Mr. Man's face quicker than a pair of boobies, so we stopped by on Sunday for some sinful indulgence in an illusionary atmosphere. Being a non-traditionalist doesn't have to be a bad thing.\n\nSundays are 2 for 1 well drinks and domestic bottles before 7 pm, which is nice when it's $7.75 for a short gin and tonic. There's also no cover, an indication that Sunday nudity lures some guys that are reminiscent of your dad. Expect gentlemen in kahki shorts and button down shirts paying to have a lady rub their bits all over. But at least these gents are better business than the twenty-somethings that just watched the entire time, not a dollar bill in sight. Skeeze. \n\nIt's pretty easy to see which girls are enjoying themselves up there (or at least doing a good job faking it) and who's bored as all get out. We had some very enthusiastic ladies, especially after the shift change at 6pm, and they totally knew how to work the pole in their seven inch heels. Don't come here expecting tig ole fake bitties you usually encounter at Skin or other Scottsdale places. These ladies are au natural and I wouldn't have it any other way. \n\nWhat's nicest was this fact that they're willing to sit down and chat with you regardless of whether you're interested in a lap dance or not:\nLovely buxom brunette: \"What are you and your girlfriend celebrating?\"\nMr. Man: *baffled, blank stare* \"Sunday?\"\nLBB: \"Wow! She's a keeper. Hold on to that one!\"\n\nOfficially out of the dog house.\n\nIt's not a brusque, all-business attitude at Bombshells and even though I was the only girl there that wasn't on shift (aside from an awkward couple that came in scowling, stayed for three songs and booked it), there's no awkwardness about it. And since I'm a woman I get the supremely sexy treatment instead of the perfunctory titty shake when I tip.\n\nThe icing on our lecherous evening? Mr. Man got a lap dance and the Italian beauty offered to do a couple's one for no extra charge. Now that's class. \n\nMaybe I'm too harsh on the whole 'tradition' thing. Let's make this Anti-Valentine's Day of Debauchery a regular occurrence.", "business_id": "NLMGmL27O1H-Vr-HnYQJ1Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Cp-PV8rsypbO-xBrQ6KmQg", "review_id": "Gssj3D1Dt9Po5pSz8fjA7A", "text": "I didn't spend quite enough time in here to give this a totally legit review, but when me and my friend walked in, it was darker than most clubs inside, the place was very small and very packed with creepers, and the girls didn't take their tops off. They just wore what looked like bikinis. \n\nI just think if you go to a strip club, they should show you their boobs. Maybe they do and we just didn't stay long enough to see it, but until I see different this place gets a 1.", "business_id": "NLMGmL27O1H-Vr-HnYQJ1Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 12, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "A5cq0_cL66nzt4E0Iady3A", "review_id": "vYt68_0TGHEd1Cu8NpzW2Q", "text": "As a veteran of the strip club scene and former dancer at Heartbreakers, now Bombshells, I'm sending out a big \"Shame on you!\" to the management at Bombshells! We rented a party bus for my best friends bachelor party and were told Bombshells was one of the clubs on the V.I.P. list. I called the club to alert of our arrival time to make sure we could get in. The person I spoke to was quite rude over the phone, but said they make decisions regarding admittance on a case by case basis. I told him we were a large group, would buy drinks, and as a former dancer, all my friends are schooled to pay the dancers well! When we got there, we were met at the door and told we would have to pay full cover and that they wouldn't do anything special for our bachelor. Lucky for us, our driver got a tip to go the the Hi-Liter, which turned out the be the best ever!! So, again, shame on you Bombshells! And to the girls who missed out on lots of money that night... go work at a real club! Peace", "business_id": "NLMGmL27O1H-Vr-HnYQJ1Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "TIDCANcQQbwkiEIdlbNImQ", "review_id": "NNQk9gEtG4ewGJKEE1udDQ", "text": "44th street office...I've been to a couple clubs and I think the girls are the nicest out of the bunch. Wide variety, little bit of everything. Short, tall, fake, real...Watch out for the couch when you first walk in, it takes a little time for your eyes to adjust. DJs are pretty awesome, rock and hip hop mostly but they do take requests.\n\nSUNDAY NIGHT IS INDUSTRY NIGHT FOR ALL THOSE IN THE SERVICE INDUSTRY, ha get it tried to make a funny? \n\nLAST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH THEY HAVE A BIG 2-4-1 PARTY WITH TONS OF DRINK SPECIALS, PRIZES, AND A SHITLOAD OF BOOBS :) FREE PORN TOO WITH TITLES LIKE WIDE GAPING BUTTHOLES HOW CAN YOU RESIST?!?! HAHA.", "business_id": "NLMGmL27O1H-Vr-HnYQJ1Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Yk37VAp452K7FwHWd1rrQw", "review_id": "5SXeEDJiUBzAz_irKipTgg", "text": "I've been here a couple times... very dive-y.  There is a very specific crowd of regulars here that know everybody. \n\nThe girls are ok. (sorry ladies)  There is a wide variety of types of ladies there... tall, skinny, wider, dark, light, almost naked, almost fully clothed... \n\nWe walked in once at about 1am... only an hour left before they closed.  They wanted to charge us the full cover. Eff that!!  So our buddy showed up who's a regular and we got in for free. haha  Good to be with the \"in\" crowd here.", "business_id": "NLMGmL27O1H-Vr-HnYQJ1Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "e4TQFVfepzHf--hnBsjntg", "review_id": "0fgxcf1_VXzHbF6D3nib_g", "text": "An independent coffee house is Phoenix?  Really?  Yep.  The coffee is okay, but I wouldn't come here for the coffee.  Come here to read a book, people watch, listen to some music, be social.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2006-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "9Z05mtXrXJ-22PElwp1ahA", "review_id": "n1rGO4TS2-b40H-cZp0a2w", "text": "Exceptionally comfy and attitude-free coffee place. Plenty of evening entertainment, free wi-fi, and the friendliest staff around. Definitely a neighborhood mecca for those of us in Arcadia or the Arcadia-ish area. Meet your neighbors or sit and chill -- free will is the essence of Mama Java.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "mfvezpz6ohS0NQk3DZdvqQ", "review_id": "DcKAMkpCzxMUYdjK3bt8ew", "text": "Acacia Cafe is, apparently, closed on Sundays. Luckily, Mama Java's is in the same complex so I took my friend to it due to remembering the reviews were positive. The cafe is warm and inviting and we went straight to the eggs speciasl-better luck before 2pm on weekends, folks. The display case had danishes, muffins, bagels and an odd exhibit of bowls with raisin bran already poured into  just ready for milk, I suppose? I went for the potato knish, which was way over priced at 3.25 and since a sign on the sandwich board said \"For 50 cents add tomato or cucumber to your bagel...or whatever\", I added what were light pink unappealing tomato slices. I ordered a Cafe Mocha soy...and he charged me 50 cents for the soy (ERRRRRR). I wanted at least a fruit cup but there was only a bowl of some bananas, an apple and an orange for the fruit options. My total was like almost 8 bucks-I could have had a full breakfast and coffee at Wildflower Bakery for that amount! The cafe person warned me my knish may be too \"peppery\". My friend was so hungry she got the ham and cheese sandwich...made with american cheese. No fruit, chips, whatever and a coffee. We sat by the window and perused the lackluster books for browsing (1989 travel guides to Portugal, anyone?) although we did end up on the sofa laughing at Garfield books someone had left. \n\nThe prices and quality of food were absurd and I hate being charged 50 cents for soy milk aka the lactose intolerance tax. And since most people are quiet doing work, I felt strange shootin' the shit like we may be annoying people. I don't think I will be back anytime soon.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "yy8vNTtESId44OcGyaVnbw", "review_id": "GYhTsmtVQFi_x0M9HTtDvA", "text": "Mama Java's is the colorful, neighborhood coffee house. This is where we go for gourmet coffee & tea, chat, and simple breakfast fare. They also support the local music and arts scene by providing a venue for performances for both local and non-local acts, an informal art gallery, and a selection of periodical and other literature as well. Free wifi Net access complements the offerings. \n\nMake no mistake about it: MJ's caters to a different audience than Acacia Cafe (thet new kids down the block). Mama Java's is really a neighborhood focal point as well as a business. Here people get to know each other, and most are worth knowing.\n\nTruthfully I'd givce it a 4 1/2 rather than a 5 because of the limited food selection, but then again that's not the point at Mama Java's.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "3cvyIzsgYgU1VgalhPbT8A", "review_id": "eaEvTcZA9nvfKi4mfY0uZA", "text": "love love love this place for a second i don't feel like i'm in fakville anymore.  Live music and a diverse crowd.  They make a great infused berry tea smoothie no dairy just juice and ice!  Parking is great and the selection of food is appropriate and divine for a cafe.  Very comfortable and not to image conscious inside!  Love that it's independent and staff is so lovely.  I would pay $10 for a latte just to support them!  Punch card too!", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fzw2r5fMcB690t3t2aFW4Q", "review_id": "QBGhxVlC_acptnVjJAqIlw", "text": "We go to Mama Java's on a pretty regular basis. We have always enjoyed stopping in. The baristas are fantastic, especially Jency, she's our favorite. \n\nThis is a great locally owned coffee house where you can go and relax and chit chat with friends or get some work done while using their free wi-fi.\n\nA must for anyone that lives or works in the neighborhood!", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "x-7_dsoWhQ57PRW9b2E0gQ", "text": "Hot, yummy chai. A cozy, art-focused decor. Live musical acts and open mic nights. Plenty of reading material. Comfy couches, chairs and tables. Service with a smile. This place is great.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "F7W3_gadIxrPs_r0cB6gEQ", "text": "After catching a musician's show here the other day, I disagree with the reviews that rave about the artsy ambiance.  The warm cozy feeling is impossible with the floor the ceiling glass windows out front.  Aside from a few pieces of art on the wall, the atmosphere (including the decor and lighting) seemed pretty pedestrian and forgettable.  It's on the opposite side of the spectrum compared to Three Roots, Lux or Copper Star in that respect.  If you don't luck out and snag the sofa or easy chair you could be subject to the most uncomfy cafe chairs ever.\n\nDon't get me wrong, I appreciate an independent coffeehouse like Mama Java's that supports the arts, local performers and functions as a community center.  But this seemed like this could have been \"Generic Coffee House, Anytown, USA.\"\n\nI'm not a coffee drinker, so I opted for iced tea -- wild strawberry black tea over ice, to be exact.  But that's not what the barista thought I ordered here.  She gave me hot tea, which was decently brewed and tasty, btw.  I went back up to ask for it over ice and proceeds to give me a small ramekin of ice, before she finally clued in and realized I wanted iced tea.  She was really cool about it and we shared a laugh.  No big deal, but worth mentioning.\n\nThe crowd of patrons was diverse this Friday night - streaming in steadily all night.  Some dude straight up ordered a bowl of cereal, sat down, slurped it up and left satisfied.  Hey, whatever floats your boat, right?", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_LEQt7oTVjiaXyVHK_MM7g", "review_id": "-6w50hA60kd9VN7YsopGuA", "text": "Cool place, good chocolate rugulas, very friendly staff and patrons.They support local artist and musicians, which is very cool.\nOne gripe: A certain barista sucks at making lattes. Both times it felt like the cup was half empty. Take it easy on the foam lady!", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "VlllTtHbtoHNS1iGjOHWCg", "text": "I think it helps to go to Mama Java's with a 'regular'!\n\nI went in to Mama Java's this morning with my friend Wendy K after a little walk, and both Billie and Jensy (the barista girls) were soooo sweet!  They started making Wendy's 'usual' when we walked in and were friendly and sweet and made me a great soy latte as well...\n\nI'd been to Mama Java's before (a couple of times) but more in the middle of the day for a meeting.  After seeing the morning crowd and positive vibe, I'm thinking about going there again soon with my laptop and taking advantage of the free WiFi and doing some work...\n\nThe food didn't look amazing, but I did note they had more selection than some of the other local coffee houses, and fresh fruit - always a plus!\n\nNot sure I'll become a 'regular,' but I'll be back soon to visit my new friends Billie and Jensy!", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "hnEZBKUK1gJm_ebZQ5q3Sg", "review_id": "nJsE6F9V9Zoq4TfhtoG2-g", "text": "Mama Java...often the highlight of my day! \n\nOk, so i might be a bit of a caffeine addict and while i am sure that contributes to feeling good almost every time i walk in the door at Mama Java, it is also the coffee and the staff that make me smile.  Best coffee, truly!  Jensy and Billie (the baristas) are sweet, fun, friendly and truly coffee prodigies.  I am sure they will have their very own coffee shop someday soon but for now I am happy to give them my $4.06 everyday like clockwork!!", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5Tnx5vT9cJM7QTVqJy56Pw", "review_id": "h3M94ev5iN9xYUv6uLtBTw", "text": "I love Mama's!!!!!\n\nMy family and I walk over to Mama's all the time... the coffee is great, the staff is cool, & the owner always comes out and gives our puppy treats. This is a cool little coffee house... a refreshing break from the corporate \"coffee\" joints.\n\nThanks Mama's!!!", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "EJu5peGoO4tzop0pQtgHgA", "review_id": "r5VVZB10qqY4ibaUVF9LfA", "text": "I went to Mama Java's because it was the only coffeeshop within a few miles of my place open after 10p.  It was a Friday night, but for most of the time I was the only client in there.\n\nThe barista was really friendly, they had Massive Attack playing, and the chai latte was delish - no complaints here.\n\nFor being in a strip mall, they do all right.  I have yet to find my favorite coffeeshop, though.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 16, "useful": 11, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "67LyML9aQGm62z7wOR7Q6g", "text": "Mama say mamu sa mu maku sa! Yet another \"eclectic\" coffee shop. Thank you 1988. Must your thrift store upholstered furniture be so soiled? Already? Ugh. Thank god I wasn't wearing a dress that day. How unseemly. Bookshelves with books. Walls with funky art. Just a few pieces however. And a large floor to ceiling scape overlooking Jiffy Lube. However, I felt the Mama Java love from the two behind the counter. Very friendly and warm. Each guest was greeted enthusiastically and seemed to get their java fix efficiently. I'm by no means a coffee expert, but this was a good cup of the liquid bean. My local coffee haunt favorites are Copper Star and Lux. This is just below that. And just out of my hood. Not a bad place. Not a great place. But, hey, don't tell Mama on me. Oh. And don't even think about talking on your cell at the counter. I hear Mama will ground you.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "OYpsdMcpdCdlkknpgpFMLA", "review_id": "R8eg0O2ZupPw0OtrkaAHcw", "text": "I love Mama Java's. They have free WiFi, every Sunday night they have a Bluegrass jam session and their coffee drinks, chais and teas are excellent. \n\nBut, what makes me adore them is what I experienced during one visit. The night before, I had put my debit card, cash and ID in my pocket to go to a show, and forgot to transfer them back to my wallet.  I didn't realize this until I had placed and received my order. The woman behind the counter said \"don't worry about it, you win some and you lose some\" and then the woman behind me offered to pay for my drink. I dug into my wallet and gave them all of the change I had, which probably amounted to 32 cents. You gotta love a place where everyone is invested in making sure you get your caffeine fix.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "_yhmq8UKS_qihUbVzc3MBQ", "text": "Quick update for Mama Java's since we had the Yelp Office Hours there last week... we lucked out and were able to take over the couch / chairs to the right when you walk in the door.  It worked out perfectly!  \n\nEven though I hadn't been in to MJ in a couple of months, Jensy remembered that I drank a soy latte - incredible!  I felt so special (almost like a regular) when I walked in and she greeted me and asked if I wanted a soy latte!  I did, and it was just as good as last time!\n\nThe atmosphere provided the perfect place for the yelpers to come and go, chat, etc... I think everyone felt comfortable and welcome.  Thanks again to all of you who came by to visit!  Looking forward to the next time... \n\nLastly, MJ created a yelper special of the day... the \"hold me closer tiny yelper' which i believe was a vanilla cinnamon latte.  Now if that didn't make us feel special, what does?!", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 13, "useful": 9, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "hIVMy2mKqAbqbUOumujHDw", "text": "I'm going with Gabi on this one (kiss ass that I am) and raising it one star. I'm all about customer service. And the ladies serving up the joe at yelp office hours were perky and aromatic. Just like the coffee! Just remember. No cell phone at the counter....we don't want Mama Dearest Java Coffee House now do we!? \"NO CELL PHONES AT THE COUUUUNNNTTTER!!\"", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "EJu5peGoO4tzop0pQtgHgA", "review_id": "ozvCg-LnSHSiZLEqwKwQ-Q", "text": "We went here for some live music a few weeks ago.  It was nice to see other people in there.   My order did get mixed up (latte instead of a chai latte), but I won't hold it against them :)  (I drank it anyway).", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "6WJHk3E4PLt0-EXakw5Kdw", "review_id": "Hla0TZxNW2g_hjcby6u05g", "text": "I was thrilled that two places I'd bookmarked from Yelp were in the same strip mall!  After my mani/pedi, I walked down to Mama Java's for an iced coffee.\n\nThe inside of this place was very cute -- very funky coffeehouse.  \n\nThe guy working was a little odd -- very nice, but a little absent-minded.  I asked for an iced coffee and he got me hot coffee.  I told him I wanted it iced and he was like, \"oh yeah!  Right!\"\n\nI got my iced coffee with sugar free hazelnut syrup.  It was really delicious, and really pretty reasonably priced.  It was one of the better iced coffees I've had.  Not a Starbucks fan (it always tastes burnt), so I'm always on the lookout for new places.  I like supporting the smaller, independent coffee houses anyway -- they seem to have a better vibe, and it's always a good idea to support small businesses.\n\nEven though the guy working was a little odd, I will definitely be back.  Good prices and great product!", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "BA_1IQ7AryjqsP-LBcXFLw", "review_id": "9hDdyOvOJk4Vc1X4yJURzA", "text": "strongest coffee, pure organic milk and great atmosphere! I dream about the coffee!", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "45CWmsjWWqsK0tVxS3y6Vw", "review_id": "C-XO1EwrEQeM5Cr-bHKHbA", "text": "Best coffee.  Best staff.  I start every morning here.  they always have good music on and amazing art on the walls.  I've met a lot of great people from going here for the last few years.  Also, they got a great selection of beans for home coffee.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "G-9SvRW01vtkmQvJA7l5ww", "review_id": "Va3OipQRDxYO1e9QDeSCSw", "text": "I have been going to Mama Javas with my daughter  since she was was 9 months old. I love this place. Seriously!\n The coffee is awesome, the location is as well. And the big table in the back room is perfect for spreading out a bunch of light plots to review. \n I just stopped by earlier last week and saw they had re done the back room a bit, and it had a much better layout.\n The food is good, especially the potato knish. I wish they had an actual kitchen, but since they are a coffee shop and not a restaurant, I can give them a pass.\n And the live music is great as well, really I wish we had more places like this, but then again, I guess that you shouldn't mess with perfection.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "jYWI9qJFCd1hDwF_dihPhg", "review_id": "rPt_DwhTfV6SZNKjG4b2KQ", "text": "Don't be fooled -- Mama Java's isn't a coffeeshop; it's actually a secret portal into Eugene, Oregon. Yes, really, right in that funky strip mall on Indian School, next to the Tuesday Morning. \n\nThey have it all: hipster baristas, art on the walls, laid-back, slightly funky vibe. They even have the requisite kooky, befuddled, aging hippie behind the counter. He can't quite remember your order, but it's OK, because he's probably going to make you something delicious anyway, and he won't be a dick when you tell him it's the wrong thing.\n\nThey've also got that special brand of uppity-ness that you only find in coffeeshops -- you know, the kind that leads the baristas to post handwritten signs forbidding you from using your cell at the counter. Again, it's OK. After all, if you're on the phone while order, you are, in fact, a total fucking douche. \n\nThe coffee's pretty tasty and the beans seem fresh, and they have a great setup for studying or working -- even tables in a little back nook that are perfect for groups. Free wifi, of course, and what looked to be a tasty small menu. \n\nNow if only they could transplant some evergreens to block out Indian School Road...then it really would be like Oregon.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 12, "useful": 9, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "P2kVk4cIWyK4e4h14RhK-Q", "review_id": "MBjYzalfYKw7dSCz7Krkzg", "text": "Cell Phone No-No,\nCoffee - house,\nHippy Barista,\nRugelach,\nChocolate,\nFree Wifi\nFriendly,\nInternet,\nMocha,\nIced,\nCool,\nHip.\n\nI sorted my memory by key-word associations to see what came up as related to Mama Java.  There's the list.  Wow!  You should have seen some of the other lists!", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 9, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "P2kVk4cIWyK4e4h14RhK-Q", "review_id": "vIpleD0-fJ7DmQmUBKO7lw", "text": "Chocolate ruglach is yummy, coconut macaroon is good but not the best. \n\nLove that they have simple syrup at the fixin's bar so you don't have to stir your iced coffee for half an hour.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DBCgOkxxF3AhSKDAqQcR7g", "review_id": "mcaMpmtP3immoKltvWSaBw", "text": "Showed up at 7pm on a Saturday night. We could see a guy with a guitar singing inside... one of my personal harbingers of doom. After I walked in, though, I was pretty relieved to hear the guy wasn't bad and the volume wasn't deafening. But the place was packed. So we sat outside with our drinks, trying to ignore the thumping music and screaming from the bars nearby, until some guy lit up a cigarette right next to us and we had to migrate inside. Yeah, I'm one of 'those' nonsmokers. \n\nThen the weird vibes started. We parked at a recently vacated table and commenced reading/studying. I looked up and realized we were the only ones in there that didn't appear to be there for the musician, and everyone else in the place was completely silent. My fiance quietly murmured a few words to me at some point and it seemed like half the room turned around and glared at us. Cozy! Uh, this is a coffeeshop... right?\n\nThe hot chocolate was good, I want to go back and try their steamers. I also like that they serve food. But when I go back I think I'll check their calendar to make sure I'm not showing up during live music...", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 8, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "P2kVk4cIWyK4e4h14RhK-Q", "review_id": "Ou8juhLfOMe_WYavn9syUg", "text": "Oh and also, no personal grooming in the restroom. I was going to calm down my 'stash but whatever.\n\nSeriously, I keep stopping here because it's convenient and they have a quality product.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ISSbSYAIhvX3Ud4t8Tnczw", "review_id": "g848kEPQhPErWLpmI3VvPg", "text": "Pretty sweet little spot with nice and bitter espresso and quality artwork on the walls.  Doesn't 'try too hard' to be a hipster joint or to differentiate itself, instead seeming to pride itself on an innate classic-ness.\n\nIt seems ridiculous to use such words describing a coffee shop, but coffee seems to have a life of its own when it comes to creating its own subculture, similar to wine.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "8EefXq-OSIKSqzyrpDNJMw", "review_id": "EsZhoRR363832EKW81wFAg", "text": "The short: It's all solidly good--the not-too-pricey coffee, the simple pastries, the breakfast sandwiches and knishes, the baristas, and the comfortable and mellow atmosphere when going solo or meeting a few friends. \n\nThe long: Located on the southeast corner of Indian School and 36th St., in the strip mall between Tuesday Morning and Darwin's, MJ's is accessible and fairly easy to sign. The wall of windows lights the place up awesomely, and even at night, it doesn't turn into one of those dark, moody coffee joints. They find new artists to show art every couple of months or so, and it's usually pretty good. Their couple handfuls of small tables are easy to shift around if you're joining a group, but big groups might feel uncomfortable since it's not exactly huge. There's a nice quiet room around the back for people studying, but it's not enclosed, so on open mic nights or nights when there are featured performers, it's not so quiet. I love how clean they keep the place; when the baristas aren't working the counter, they're wiping down the windows, bussing tables, and restocking the coffee condiment bar. \n\nSpeaking of the baristas, they're always friendly and attentive, good at showing off how to hustle (because when a coffee shop's busy, I feel better if baristas actually act like it), and totally interesting to look at--like fashion icons for today's college-aged generation, some with interesting piercings and tattoos, fashionable and stylish by not trendy clothes--seems like there's an appreciation for staff who are unique, interesting, and good workers. It's never uncomfortable, though--meaning, I never feel too old or unhip or out of place there. Customers truly run the gamut, from quiet middle-aged women catching up with each other, moms and/or dads with kids, suit-and-tie professionals stopping in for a cuppa, people hitting the wi-fi, and angsty artsy types having heated but civil political debates. \n\nI usually have the chai tea latte, but their coffee is always solid (I can attest to a decent caf\u00e9 mocha), and I hear a lot of praise about their daily specials--every day, a different bean, special coffee, and iced tea. Prices are a little cheaper than Starbucks (I think it was $2.50 for the tasty mango lemon iced tea, and the larger specialty coffees can go up to $4.50), but the drinks are better. Pastries are always tasty and include a small selection of rugalah (buttery, flaky, chocolatey goodness--also available with raspberry or apple), a bigger selection of muffins, big and puffy croissants, bagels, cookies, brownies, rice krispie treats--certainly not a fully stocked French patisserie, but what they have is usually really good quality. They also serve one or two different quiches every day, potato knishes, breakfast sandwiches, and omelets.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "P2kVk4cIWyK4e4h14RhK-Q", "review_id": "Kd1GAM34FjjwRZS-NxHgeQ", "text": "Officially the roo--gaah--laa is very tasty in all 3 flavors.  Chocolate, raspberry and apple cinnamon.  K.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aJfAJPoynVj-CBLGaXE22A", "review_id": "n-UXZZZ8cYU83wNFvw0wog", "text": "I am in a commited realtionship with Seatlle Espresso (located in the EAST valley), but my girl on the westernish side is definetly Mama Java.  Don't get me wrong,  I love Seattle, I'm just not IN love with her anymore.  I need my freedom..  \n\nMJ's is an awesome little coffee shop, with tasty treats, good coffee, and very awesome art for sale.   Having an art backround makes me kinda partial to the place, it's so pleasant to be in.  I've only ever had their iced and reg coffee so I need to experiment a little more.   \n\nThey also have live music from time to time and a bookshelf full of cool stuff to read whilst you amp up on some caf :)", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aJfAJPoynVj-CBLGaXE22A", "review_id": "9_mCO0dLPs5A9WoT37DRiw", "text": "Update:  Hade their iced mocha today.  Not bad.  Not bad at all.  I would order it again.  AND NOW WE DANCE!", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zsBmBMbZhPuWKueEyKoI1Q", "review_id": "NsctmxvEzPtWTQB5VhTMsg", "text": "Been coming here for a long time.  Coffee is decent, can't speak to the froofy stuff, I stick to boring black.  Generally not too busy (unlike Lux), free wi-fi, great music, plenty of seating with a few not very appealing chairs on the sidewalk outside.  Never pretentious.  They always feature a variety of artists, and offer more local music and open mics than most places.  This place supports Phx artists, makes me happy to support them.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7LDoeCU14M4_-UBqTEcmzA", "review_id": "3IVzSfuHKInPgfc_zN7LIg", "text": "As an out-of-towner, I found this place by accident and was completely thrilled with it.  The Americano was as good as those I find at home and the breakfast sandwiches hit the spot.  In a place where Starbucks seems to be on every corner, it was very refreshing to find such a fine indy coffee place.\n\nThe free wi-fi was a great bonus.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7GAjxEA-OscXgPt7YFgkBw", "review_id": "kmz_hWQtt9JQzNCikxakBQ", "text": "Coffee is fine, foo foo coffees are fine, pastries are fine, teas are fine, ambiance is pretty good with wireless and a nice selection of books to choose from, even location is pretty good. The problem, and it is a persistent problem with these people, is the service is terrible. Indifferent counter help on their best days, downright surly on their bad days. It's to the point where we won't even go in there anymore. Such potential...... lost to a crabby attitude towards the customers. If you want to own or work in a coffee shop then be ready to screw a smile on your face and show some positive energy.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ZKuevUayT2eqkGNrJm2nAg", "review_id": "TCUa2_OQl3sqqOz5f5KfcQ", "text": "Was walking by and really wasn't in the mood for coffee.....but.....something won me over. Don't know if it was that I was just having a 'leisure day' or didn't want to go home and do household chores I've been putting off or the look of the place and that it wasn't busy at all. (I'm going with a combination of all four options with a HEAVY leaning towards not wanting to get home and do chores.) ;-)\n\nSo, in I walked and went for an iced mocha. Made quickly and professionally. I almost opted for a rugala....and now I wish I had since several reviews say they are great. Next time....\n\nLike I said, it wasn't busy....nice and quiet....which is good for coffee time. For me, anyway. \n\nLiked the vibe of the place....a few small tables and chairs and a couch...(or two?). There is free wi-fi available.....cool, cool, cool. \n\nThey seem to sometimes have live music which if I have a night off may go back for. And they have some breakfast options available too - breakfast sandwiches and omelettes. Nothing too fancy or extravagant but good to know if I'm up early and want breakfast. \n\nWill definitely go back and try it out again.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Mj_mEJD3LPxj93V2jVvpHw", "review_id": "m2htg7G5iqfA_tRuYX2g2A", "text": "Mama Java's feels like it belongs in a small college town. The three times I've been here the clientele has been younger, relaxed, and friendly. As are the employees.\n\nThe only reason I'm not giving Mama Java's five stars is because the only thing I've tried is their house coffee, which is very good. \n\nThis is one of the coffee houses in central Phoenix where I can be pretty confident of finding an empty seat next to an electrical outlet to take advantage of their free wireless. Although they do have live music that at times fills the front of the house, there is a separate area in the back with bar-style seating and seating for about a dozen. There's a pretty good chance I can get some work done at Mama Java's anytime.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jCwWF_xSGgHv1zV1J3Bs5Q", "review_id": "HoRyjSyPVRhv1JmX1a82_A", "text": "i discovered this coffee joint after i got a new job in the neighborhood and my addiction to caffeine forced me to start looking around. from the outside, it doesn't look like much, a couple of plain patio chairs and tables, but once you walk in, you'll know this is going to be a regular stop on your way to go anywhere. very nice atmosphere, revolving art pieces over every wall, and my favorite, and actual espresso machine! (unlike the push button machines i find at every starbucks.) the staff is always awesome, and the clientele is very diverse. anyone from the suit and tie on the way to the office, to the hippie getting his morning started, everyones there and seems to be enjoying themselves.  i have to admit i haven't had any of their food yet, and im a creature of habit, so i found a few drinks that i like, and have stuck with them. but their iced coffee is hands down the best ive ever had. its strong but without any acidity. just smooth good tasting coffee. also, their pomegranate green iced tea is so good i didn't drink anything else for months. so if your looking for an alternative to starbucks that has a great atmosphere and even better coffee, give this place a try.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "LMqKXdbwYdCqCCF64QbVkA", "review_id": "Vt_k5qfr29wvL7jeH0QeTQ", "text": "This little coffee house is great. I didn't actually have a coffee, but I definitely enjoyed the pastries they had. There were three different kinds: chocolate dipped coconut macaroon, raspberry and chocolate rugulah. The macaroon was amazing, especially with a tall glass of ice cold milk. I also enjoyed the art that decorated the walls... pretty cool place.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "YzNZNgpOy9tthDnczS_ajg", "review_id": "RtYMp0YPa-73SxxG25-aOg", "text": "We wandered in here after walking back to the Zipp's parking lot for vehicle retrieval. I got a delicious peach iced tea that I didn't want to end. However, I just walked half a mile in 100 degree weather, so it had to.\n\nThey have adorable little treats for only $.60 each (or 3 for $1.50). The chocolate covered macaroon was by far the best. Much like the elusive \"Bon Bon\" I feel like I've heard a lot about Macaroons in my life, while never actually tasting one, so I'm glad that changed with Mama Java.\n\nAlso, they have a toy sushi set that I really enjoyed. It was among the books. Next to the Mr. Potato Head. I think it was for children, but I'm easily amused so I had a fun time with it.\n\nThe only thing I would change is the $.50 surcharge for credit card transactions. But their macaroons are only $.60. I could probably scrounge up that kinda coin from my car any given day, so I'm not too worried about it.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0rRTTYnjOtMDD32RvlxPow", "review_id": "bGykAhEzGAG0oSEQ2zsOBQ", "text": "another place that i really like but whose coffee is totally sub par. bitter shots, bubbly milk in my macchiato. good for other kinds of drinks, i'm sure, and i love their book selection and their general seating area. it's very spacious. if you're looking for poetry slams and traditional folk company, this would be the place for you.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "UyB7zOJOwbbEptLAbPueqg", "review_id": "KbrAh6CGR8jgAJasuAm7tA", "text": "Was a great joint-\nI usually go to fair trade coffee down town PHX, and I must say I enjoy here better after 1 trip.\n\nThe Lil orange hair lady was kind and my coffee was yum!\n\nMacaroons, yes please!\n\nMusic that most can listen to was being played and some books were available.\n\nGo here to relax and yea.. Go", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q0KigjVBtb6dfRjX3QJbsQ", "review_id": "oCJhk_AM6ZpsMrvNJBnI5w", "text": "What a delightful little treat! I have wanted to check this place out since I learned about it last summer and finally went. I got there late, so they were closing up shop, but I still had a great experience. My coffee shop benchmark is espresso. If a coffee shop can't get espresso right, then there is no hope that it can get anything else right. But Mama Java's gets espresso right! With just a splash of milk it tantalized my espresso loving taste buds with its smooth, sweet flavor. Like a good coffee shop there was lots of books, art, things to eat, places to sit, etc. This is a place I could spend hours on my laptop or a place to sit and talk philosophy.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-9mljS0O9mwdOnGv-Oea3Q", "review_id": "VidsAQQb8tozIgtj2DCX1g", "text": "Discovered this gem on a Friday afternoon. Great Latte. Cool Kick back down to earth staff. More comfortable vibe than any coffeehouse in Seattle I've been to. Great of them to have the Heather Hill Photo showing for Provety Pets going on when I stopped in. I was able to browse the photos and then order without feeling I had to. \n\nThey could use a few more flavors for their coffee drinks though, I like butter rum and butterscotch if you;re reading. For the moment it;s not walking distance for me but I consider it a great neighborhood spot.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "waD2euOMPTnTzQ0thq3H6Q", "review_id": "fgsfo_pRxO9R_zjgRY62pw", "text": "I enjoy this place.  The barista's are always friendly, helpful, and smiling.  I've only ever had their Chai, hot and cold, so I can only speak to their Chai, but it's tasty.  The shop is large, comfy, and welcoming.  They have a large book wall, I'm not sure if it's a book-swap thinggy or not.  I did get annoyed when one of the baristas insisted on calling a \"Soy Chai\" a \"Choy\".. haha.  It just sounded retarded to me.  I, of course, wouldn't dock points for that, just wanted to throw it out there.  Whenever I'm in the area (which is surprisingly frequent) I stop by.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8UFPWVBy5cTjNwLYD_7teQ", "review_id": "-SsECcOR_7wMgiY1Z78S7w", "text": "Awesome coffee and tea. Awesome employees and treats.   One thing that's awkward are the mass amount of creepy old men. Really creepy.   Eeeeh", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "WJkmgkrSPMHTfDTD3VgqqA", "review_id": "D7rjAUnLa3wj8F-oMZuaVw", "text": "I can't work at home because the bed always calls my name. So I needed a place to go where it would slightly uncomfortable to sleep at, offered free-wi-fi and possibly have cute boys I can pretend to not stare at. \n\nMama Java's fulfilled one of my requirements: it was definitely not  a place I could nap at. There are lots of tables, not enough outlets for your laptop and only ONE couch that I wouldn't even think about having drunk sex on. To be fair, this is a coffee shop, not a whore house so ignore my last comment. \n\nWhat I meant was that it isn't a cozy place, rather cold, actually. I'm used to smaller coffee places where its warm from the steaming coffee cups, the closeness of people sitting around me and the many couches or arm chairs. I just need a hug at Mama Java's. \n\nThere was only one guy at the counter when I was there and a long line but I don't have anything important to get to so I didn't mind the wait. I ordered a non-fat chai latte and it okay. Too sugary and strong spices.\n\nI'm actually writing this review as I'm finishing up here at Mama Java's. It's getting cold and I have to go pee really bad, so I have to wrap up this review and head home, which is just down the street. I have a shy bladder.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rR5W8Bj-IGu6sw1_1v4m7g", "review_id": "BGbKysir7QobZhOKPg9NVg", "text": "Great food, great prices.\n\nNot so friendly for computers; not a ton of outlets, and the internet was a little shaky upon the few times I used it.\n\nHowever, they have delicious knishes and ruggulah, and this little Jewess has to give them mega points for that, as well as their $.25 refills on the daily iced tea, and their amazing photos/books of animals waiting to be adopted. Broke my heart a little, and I almost went home with a 4th fur kid, but I love coffee shops that are actively a part of the community.\n\nMy favorite barista Meschelle doesn't seem to work there anymore, but I love the atmosphere of chill during the day, the books to read, and the drink AND food menus.  Great local, indie owned coffee place. I do wish they had more than one iced tea option, especially since kiwi strawberry seems common, and I'm not so much a fan.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Pv7DGHzZ-uqIUdOsqPpsVg", "review_id": "fphRLmI3tz3sI9rYx3MF1A", "text": "I will start with the disclaimer that I love independent coffee shops. I'm not a Starbucks girl. So I think I wanted to like Mama Java's better than I actually did. \nMy co-worker and I headed there one afternoon to do a little work. We walked in and there was nobody there (but it was the middle of the afternoon on a weekday). The barista must have been hard of hearing because even though it was pretty quiet in there we had to repeat our orders several times. But he got them right eventually so I guess that's what really matters.\nWe sat down at a little table near the window and over time the place did start to fill up. But there was just something about the vibe in there that I wasn't feeling that day. I can't put my finger on it but it just wasn't the comfy coffeehouse feeling I'm used to at other places. Maybe it was just what I was working on.\n\nI would go back but I wouldn't rush back. Sorry!", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xGFga3DEAEWF2BOLBZyHUg", "review_id": "2h7mO4gJ9_CozgRaVfirHw", "text": "I came here to use their WiFi. I had a chai latte which was fabulous. The staff was very friendly and the coffee shop was mostly quiet I got a lot of work done.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g5Ap-K98t5uQpBDM6nQVdw", "review_id": "uPabT7f33e8v1Uk2Bh3OIQ", "text": "Okay, so I actually like Mama Java's coffee, expect for they looked at me crazy the other day when we asked for cream. Last I checked Cream and Sugar are the coffee standards. Anyway, my problems lies in what has happened in the coffee world. I know there is the big debate between Sbux and smaller privately owned coffee shops. I am the first to admit that yes I prefer the smaller shops. Here is my problem.... \n\nProducts take on the name as the product, i.e Band-aid, Levis, Q-tip, Duck Tape, ect. I think it is VERY rude to correct a customer when you know what they mean. This happened to me - I should have stated Medium however I forgot and said Grande - OMG shoot me now, the look of disgust and the correction. I wanted to take my $4 back and go to Sbux, at least they don't correct you and the customer is always right \n\nThis become more evident when I was at Tuesday morning with a friend and I told her we should grab some coffee, but I actually had to tell her before we went in to not say Grande. She laughed her light hearted self and rolled with it. Really though, I have to tell a friend make sure you order correctly. \n\nAnyway, the last straw was yesterday when my boyfriend asked for cream in his ice coffee and they stared at him like it was crazy. I get wanting to be a liberal elitist, I think of my self as one sometimes. You just can't forget the customer is the business. If you know what they mean roll with it - DONT correct them. For $4 a cup of fancy coffee, I'll go to Crate and Barrell and buy a cappuccino maker and make my own. Yes Mama Java - this liberal elitist knows how to make her own.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HUVjbOg-g-qHqRa6drSE4w", "review_id": "e56lI-PiH_5H7tbaoJsxEA", "text": "This place is right down the street from my house. It's close and in a great location (small shopping mall with a Zipps).\n\nI really, really want to like this place, but for some reason the Barista's cannot get my order right! I do not like 3 pumps of any flavor in my latte, it's frankly too much flavor. Especially vanilla, it is already strong on it's own. Not sure why all these places claim to have the best coffee and espresso yet mask if with all the sugary flavors! All I ask for is a one pump vanilla latte, that's it! By the time I get to my car to take my first sip, it's ALWAYS WRONG. Guess I should drink it at the table to make sure it's right. I even see the barista write it down on the cup. Hmm not sure the disconnect here.\n\nIf you are looking for free wifi and a decent selection, check this place out. Just make sure you bring enough $$ so they don't charge the ridiculous .50 charge for using a card!", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DXCWbLXFKWAv-Txq3cLhqQ", "review_id": "l2fMH5cnU3nBY4LFCyp2iQ", "text": "PROS: Coffee quality, espresso quality, Barista skill, Barista friendliness, espresso drink menu is outstanding in terms of options and clever twists, and Layout/design is SUPERBLY inviting and cozy, and its perfectly lit, mostly taking advantage of natural light.  Pleasing mix of live entertainment.  Free Wifi, and 80% of the patrons seem to be using it at any given time for hours on end (coffee shop commuter office).\n\nMiddle of the Road:  nothing, really, the elements of this place are either very good (see above) or rather bad (see below). \n\nCONS:  Those damned debit card charges are kind of annoying.  Staff can get overwhelmed at peak times.  Breakfast stuff is fair to slightly-above-average quality, but surprisingly limited for such a popular place.  Location is humble (but convenient), smashed between a scary looking bar and a weird hardware-type retailer.\n\nProbably my third favorite local coffee shop in the valley behind 32 Shea and Coffee Roastery on Hayden (and I've tried dozens and dozens of them), and I definitely beat a path to Mama Java's whenever I'm in the area.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gGNAr-cmCQUgA9B0QjVqAg", "review_id": "x0GxLLWzsQWBB4lGuEJa8Q", "text": "I've been in a few times but only to grab something and go. On Friday, I spent the entire afternoon there drinking a perfect Chai and studying. I was astonished at how perfect the atmosphere was for studying. I got a lot done. I enjoyed the music. I think I'll be back soon.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oXBahXJCXUEATm5IVexw8A", "review_id": "_n3kh58I2c5UQRQ05B6Q5w", "text": "I have loved this place for a long time.  It troubles me that people write such negative things in their reviews.  Hi, it costs money to have a credit card machine and if you don't spend over five bucks it costs the COMPANY money. Duh.   And in regards to closing early, yes, it is a bummer.  However, it would be a far greater bummer if they had to close down instead.  In an economy where businesses are disappearing left and right, they are still here.  That says a lot.\n\nThe coffee is delicious, latte art very cool and the new baked goods made in-house are absolutely to die for.  Keep up the great work guys!", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_JHs2fAdeWf0Wp_rAAg4iw", "review_id": "2k8LMdAp6LqflBsaKvBRWw", "text": "Mama Java's is very cute.  We used to have work meetings in the back room (well, they company I work for still does but I don't work there anymore).  My favorite thing about Mama Java's is that they have MATTE!!!!!:)", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_uLtybFNthITalKyAiFurA", "review_id": "YXVSzFPb_NqUQnmTcj-rzg", "text": "I'd give MJ's 5 stars if they stayed open later, which they used to do.  It's completely understandable why they don't - they weren't getting the business after 6 to support later hours.  And they tried - live music, amateur poetry (is there any other kind?), art shows, etc.\n\nThe coffee is good, the staff can be a bit forgetful but it's more amusing than annoying, it's comfortable, free wifi, lots of space for meetings/studying, lots of natural light (run trolls, run), and they now have a new section of gluten-free baked goods - to my knowledge the only in the area.\n\nAs for the credit card service charge - it's never been an issue for me.  I usually carry some cash or can find two quarters in my car and, to be honest, I'd gladly pay an extra half-dollar to drink good joe rather than that burnt swill SBX pushes.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wn0TEWkpZMtQrt2l4TvFrA", "review_id": "oohPjoFAD6ijbgLUIZGQ-w", "text": "Decided to try this placed based on the reviews and the fact that its pretty close to my house.  \nThe vanilla latte is amazing...tastes great and leaves me feeling a tad \"buzzed\". Generally, I stop by on Sunday afternoons to chat it up with friends. Its busy, but not to the point where its difficult to find a place to sit.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OSgPbiTGuoqlCkaWgekjbg", "review_id": "pF2YFHNiy4FfxxxEA0jrkw", "text": "Love this place!  They're so friendly and the coffee is fantastic.  I'm a sucker for Starbucks because of the drive thru... but the more I visit Mama Java's the more I remember just how bad Starbucks really is.  If you haven't visited this place yet, do it!", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qcofqWgRQtXRtoDlcBp3IA", "review_id": "5iM0-TZQwGyvmFHTvv03YA", "text": "Great hideaway spot to work on the laptop an enjoy a coffee. Good value and made well  Quiche slice is very tasty but small for $4.  They have a lot of good choices.  The coffee was well made.  There is good seating.  \n\nI like it here and it's remained good over the years. I stopped by after a night at Beckett's Table nearby to have coffee, but was surprised to see that they were closed so early in the evening.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YOQ_be_EtdKeEmSzVUy-0Q", "review_id": "7Ik5_LUQAQQKQPn5VelZ3Q", "text": "New in town, I had heard nothing but good things about Mama Java's, so since I live half a mile up 36th, I decided to walk down and try it for myself. I walked in and was immediately introduced to a warm, welcoming atmosphere. A very popular place, there were many people, and there was still ample seating. As I approached the counter, I had asked a friendly employee what they would recommend. As soon as she had asked if I liked chocolate, I quickly nodded in confirmation. I didn't have to wait very long for preparation of my soy mocha, which tasted truly outstanding. I highly recommend Mama Java's Coffee House, it's very well worth the price...SO much better than commercially owned coffee houses like Starbucks.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qLCpuCWCyPb4G2vN-WZz-Q", "review_id": "Y-FRCjiVagdq4hMMPGzmUQ", "text": "It takes forever for them to make a coffee. I have never been overly impressed, and wish that they would offer some gluten-free goodies! I heard that the Terrabite Bakery offers some GF goodies there, but I've never seen it. Although it's a cool atmosphere, I'm not sure I'm impressed enough to go back.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5hIcclyqd9yelg2BlsiXBg", "review_id": "AOA8IGy8VjNhYq9uu6yDxA", "text": "I need a 3 1/2 star choice.  Four starts for the coffee, three stars for the atmosphere.  \n\nThings I like:  Their coffee: That's important when going to a coffee house.  Accessibility: Lots of parking available.  Local Support:  They had multiply local artist work there to buy including their baked goods.\n\nThings I would work on:  Ambiance: A real bummer of a place.  I just wanted to get my coffee and get the heck out.  It was an environment I wanted to sit and enjoy.  When you think coffee house, you think a place to meet friends, read, relax.  Not here.  It was too quiet, sterile, and the staff need a kick of caffeine themselves and maybe some knowledge on their goods their selling.  \n\nSo I write this review to let folks know to stop by and definitely grab a cup a joe to go and I also write this to let Mama Java's staff know they should take a lesson from Hava Java up the street when it comes to customer service.  You will never find the coffee spot empty.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D5J4mKahKvUBJUTWanZwdA", "review_id": "PfRJ-2M3a4OtBK0V7sdnFQ", "text": "My gal and I decided to give Mama Java's a try and I realize why I love Hava Java so much. \n\nMama Java does have good coffee! If you want a good cup of Joe this could be your place. I guess I have been spoiled by HJ's service. \n\nMama Java's seems to have a more sterile and less friendly feel to it. It could have just been the time we went, but I had no desire to stay and drink our coffee. The place wasn't as welcoming as our usual hangouts.\n\nOverall the coffee was worth 4 stars, unfortunately the service and atmosphere brought it down a little for me.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SJoMGpnY0DVtMlpjFK78-Q", "review_id": "fmXwFoZjSfiBuLJzXWtA8g", "text": "Good coffee. Casual, comfortable ambiance and I had no trouble finding a plug. They have a ton of local products and really yummy bagels and pastries. I don't know that I would continue to go out of my way to go here, but it was definitely not too shabby!", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RP4vSI7rlG79Ybfn_82u9w", "review_id": "2DsXeik4WMyWQgwWML152g", "text": "Just had my first experience here :) I just decided that I need to be studying outside of the house and this place is perfect for that! \nThe girls working there are so nice, and cleaned up right after a giant group of people moved out. The music and atmosphere is very artistic (totally reminds me of my art high school!) and trendy. \nIts right up the street from my house, and there is never a shortage of parking in this huge complex. It was so nice to just sit and do my thang without feeling like I was just taking up space.\nI will for sure be here twice a week every week from now on :D", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q5xONoG98eMpS7Xcl1rDSA", "review_id": "TfEsI2dy_M5--bbPskn6mw", "text": "I got a chai - it was weak and not flavorful at all.  Other than one corner w/a couch and two leather chairs it is NOT a relaxing atmosphere either, lots of hard kitchen style chairs at small tables.  Not a lot of ambiance.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FFlwkXeb4n-PPpkH6d3dnA", "review_id": "jiGj3NbiXHXb-jap8Upkiw", "text": "This used to be one of my favorite places and the coffee and entertainment are still good, but it hasn't been service with a smile recently.  I've sadly decided to check out the other places in this area (and there are plenty).", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l5o2EBzzrATezHfitXoHVg", "review_id": "8WKzOAzlqPCZt96DM4XRQg", "text": "The pastries are SO good here.  The vibe is comfy.   Did I mention the pastries?  SO good.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tpOgdsqWcrlFyQSrRIua-g", "review_id": "g9guTc6ahv38ddbhJYbHmg", "text": "I really enjoyed myself here!! I wish mamas was closer to me! The prices are around starbucks but, that's okay. I was spontaneous one day and wanted to find a great place to sit and work and I found Mama Javas! So awsome! Im not a \"hipster\" so I wasnt really feeling the atmosphere or did I feel like I fit in (they could work on that) But, I was there to work and enjoy coffee and I did. Bagel was amazing too!", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SMZX9Nh1MhDWFYs8I9-6UQ", "review_id": "DlvggAywaTtZPdwcmbRejg", "text": "Cool place.  Has low key, hippie feel.  Strong Americano for sure!!!", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1m8rFe-BCr6qHSMoV5KkUw", "review_id": "Yxc7WqGgfJnR3S6wNV8Q8w", "text": "In a way I'm not surprised because the people working there was snooty all too often and, MJ's business hours were erratic at best. Worse; I stopped by there a couple of times since their 'Open' sign was lit but the place was closed.", "business_id": "Mb46iSlA4qmTwXf-WrqtQA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "TI88k_ezEWaj_XZSiuBNGA", "review_id": "q4jWDYob72oJWxz3pQunaw", "text": "We went on the 4 Peaks Adventure this afternoon. It was an awesome time, so glad we went. We met in Fountain Hills and clambered into the Hummer. There are 2 sections - one open air on top and 4 seats in the back. Our guide Robby was excellent. Great job on pointing out the various cactuses, the many amazing features of the hummer, and he didn't sound like he had done it a million times before. \n\nHe had a lot of experience with the vehicle, which helped make it pretty comfortable. I was nervous it would be bumpy and painful (since I have RA) and I was absolutely fine. Although there were moments I squeezed my eyes tight shut when he did the thrill part of the ride - going down and up the steep hill ... but at all times I felt perfectly safe. \n\nBeware of the teddy cactus - it blew on my shoe but Robbie & MH got it all off. Scenery beautiful - lake beautiful - you really get a sense of how difficult the land is to traverse and survive in. Good tips on the nutritional value of cactus. You will get dusty and there's no bathroom break for at least 2 hours so be prepared. But it's so worth it. \n\nWater and snacks were provided, and he even offered them to us again at the end for our ride home. Also he took photos of us, and presented each group with a photo tour CD which included the ones he took of us. All made unobtrusively from the car. \n\nHe does ATV-ing too. You will have fun, probably even if you don't think so at first! Can't recommend it highly enough - I would go again, esp. on the night tours they also offer. Wish I was here to go when the desert blooms ...", "business_id": "pLIEBQRP9hDG9T2OWDX04w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O5D0W3UpPW-LIEhtDOPHFw", "review_id": "ttUN09biDL5HnDMtNH99IQ", "text": "My daughter and I chose the 4 hour ATV ride.  Our guide, Chad made the trip fun for people of all ability levels.  This is a first class operation.  Great tour, lots of fun, I highly recommend it!", "business_id": "pLIEBQRP9hDG9T2OWDX04w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nIzKqL9MzOZwoZZUdaJn3w", "review_id": "zuYof9PnFX1dgzJ8ZD33-w", "text": "Just cashed in our groupons for these bad boys a few weeks ago and had a great time, even if it did mean getting up before 8 a.m. on a Sunday. The staging site near 4 Peaks was easy to find and the company provided all the gear we'd need-- helmets, goggles, water, confidence, you name it. Luckily it had just rained the night before so instead of dust flying everywhere, we got splashed with mud. I'd rather get muddy and have some great views of the Valley sans pollution than ride through a constant cloud of dust, a la Pigpen.\n\nThe guide was super experienced and he let some of the faster riders up towards the front and the slower riders in the back so people could go at their own pace. We of course managed to get squashed in the middle behind a couple who couldn't decide whether they wanted to be speed racers or terrified school girls. That kinda put the kibosh on us really letting loose, but we still managed to pick up some speed along the way and really enjoy the trail. Since we weren't allowed to bring anything with us, the guide provided water and even took our pictures so we could download them later. \n\nAll in all, I'd definitely recommend Stellar Adventures if you're looking for a little half-day trip or want to treat some out-of-town guests. It's a little pricey though, even with the groupons, but worth the splurge if you're up for a little action.", "business_id": "pLIEBQRP9hDG9T2OWDX04w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "z7jIB_jnG3rFys-94x1_fw", "review_id": "XSR1yCIUK4iX85A35vlPLA", "text": "Loved, Loved, Loved it. Chad was amazing! This was an incredible ride. The company is super professional, responsive and did a wonderful job taking care of us. Chad made the experience for all of us. He was fun, very informative, and really customized our ride for us based on all our driving skills. I would do this again in a heartbeat. Totally worth it. Thanks Chad. (and JJ)", "business_id": "pLIEBQRP9hDG9T2OWDX04w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "7e1XAK4j95x-ibEy4qFKYg", "review_id": "vrry-f9GF07T40oluUc0Ug", "text": "Every year you have a choice to make. Do you fight the extreme shopping crowds of Black Friday, or do you do something... anything... else. As I do every year, I went with the latter.  I booked an ATV tour with Stellar Adventures. \n\nStellar stood out from the other ATV tour/rental companies because they seemed to be the only one I could find that would allow my 13 year old son to drive an ATV himself. \n\nWe signed up for the Four Peaks Tour. The tour takes you through some of the desert trails of the Tonto National Forest. This was a first time experience for all of us. Chad, our guide, took his time to explain how to use the ATV's and made sure everyone was comfortable. \n\nHe was very knowledgeable of the trails and the area as well. His experience enhanced the tour, since he was able to stop along the way to explain what the trail ahead had in store, while also pointing out mountain ranges, lakes, and other tid bits.\n\nThere were some slightly challenging areas along the trails, but everyone was encouraged to go at their own speed. No one was expected to do anything that made them uncomfortable. It was very clear that safety was a priority. \n\nThis was an awesome time. I'd recommend it for locals or tourists. If you've never ridden an ATV, this is a great way to try them out. We will definitely be bringing out of town guests on this tour in the future, and may even buy our own ATV's, it was that much fun.", "business_id": "pLIEBQRP9hDG9T2OWDX04w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6_xllPHnU3sqk-eyyR4JDw", "review_id": "JHUx1FRRxEd5dnEyQbyCGg", "text": "Can't say enough about our ATV adventure and chad our guide.  Chad was very informative and matter of fact which I loved, having three teenage boys in tow.  My youngest son has autism and rode with Chad on his ATV.  Chad was caring and patient with him and my son was thrilled!!! Highly recommend.", "business_id": "pLIEBQRP9hDG9T2OWDX04w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "9TQyeiQUGgPVw0W1ffd5bg", "text": "I moved to Phoenix from Scottsdale about 10 months ago and along with that, I switched Village Health Club locations from the one at DC Ranch (which was brand new and amazing) to this one on Camelback...\n\nI am giving it 5 stars because it is convenient, clean, and the staff and members are all really friendly.  Not to mention, Amanda's spin class (5:45 a.m. on Fridays) and Max's yoga class (12:05 on Fridays) and the Tuesday/Thursday early morning boot camp classes are all really good!  Also, it's under renovation at the moment and I am sure it will only get bigger and better!\n\nEDIT - other things to note... Josh and Pete in the cafe are fantastic!  Check out Julies spin classes and pilates as well!\n\nBen in membership is great - go check it out and tell them Gabi sent you!", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "b4C9E7vTJrOdkJQA86xYSg", "review_id": "RfMqr7m6068KIuIVAvWxIw", "text": "I am with Gabi:) I have been a member here for 10 years.  This is a family gym with lots of activities for all ages, shapes and fitness levels.  The staff is exceptional and very friendly.  This is more like a resort than a gym...", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "du6KeE54IFbPiXpU3LOd1g", "review_id": "fOg6LzG8_XNkyl2qpbHdJg", "text": "I've been a member of the Village since I moved to AZ in 2004 and I love 'em...all of 'em.\nBut this is where I started and since the beautiful Carin and I moved back to Old Town Scottsdale a few months ago, we switched back to the Camelback location as our primary club (we have a membership that lets us use any of the clubs and we worked out mostly at DC Ranch and Gainey Ranch when we lived in north Scottsdale).\nThe facilities are terrific and since they remodeled the Camelback location to bring it up to par with the others (and probably better than Gainey, although I do love the steam room at Gainey Village...sinks in the steam room, so that I can shave in the steam room...pretty sweet!).\nI am not a class taker. I have done the yoga classes a few times, but nothing other than that. The beautiful Carin is a class taker and loves the classes and the instructors.\nI am runner, cardiac and lifter kind of guy for the regular exercise and I play squash, all of the equipment is up to date and in good shape.\nThe Village also does a great job on events for members. They just had a casino night that was really very fun, and included in the membership fees. They do all sorts of things like that from golf outings to ski trips to hikes in the Grand Canyon...a little something for everyone.\nMostly, the people are why I give these clubs  (and esp. Camelback) 5 stars...we have met some of the nicest people at the club. Some of the guys that I play squash with have become family friends, as well as some of the people that work at each of the clubs.\nThe Village has a great feel and is, for my money (and it is my money, haha), the best club in AZ.", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 10, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "F7Q2DU0zxl8tRD5za_3RzQ", "text": "It's been over a year and a half since my last review of the Village Camelback Club, and I've come full circle.\n\nSince my last review I jumped around to the DC Ranch and Gainey locations, but guess what?  I'm back, and this time I am pretty sure it's to stay!  This club underwent a huge renovation over the last year or so, and it is even more incredible than before... \n\nThe yoga room is gorgeous and truly feels like an escape from reality to take a class there... the staff and other members are still friendly as can be, and the classes rock.  I'm not getting up quite as early anymore, but I find great classes any time of the day.  I took Julie's spin class this morning and it really got those endorphins flowing... i felt great!\n\nShout out to the guys that work in cafe - they are super friendly despite the prices being on the high side... \n\nIf you're looking for a place to workout that is more than just a basic gym, check this place out... it's worth it!", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hFP7Si9jvdOUmmMesg4ghw", "review_id": "5kjDNDniR8knWMRYlO5iUw", "text": "I'll have to admit that when I learned of the $137 monthly dues I was a bit turned off.  I'm two days in on a guest pass and am completely convinced that at even 5 1/2 times more than LA Fitness, that this place is completely worth every penny.  The location is perfect, the equipment is great, and the staff is very friendly.  5 stars!", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 7, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "5JSrHtH-aK69OjUxdt-k5A", "review_id": "Bp0ZPJ5BFQq4QFDNV0M3Hw", "text": "I love my gym!  Prior to joining I tried out all the gyms around my house (Biltmore area).  That includes the LA Fitness by Trader Joe's and the 24 Hour Fitness on Camelback.  Each one was way too crowded for my tastes and lacked in basic human necessities (e.g. LA Fitness does not provide towels!).  I also have a lifetime membership to Bally's that my parents bought me in the mid-1990s, but there is not a decent Bally's close to my house and the closest one is just not the type of place that inspires me to want to work out.  So for a year after moving to Phoenix I debated whether to fork over the dough for the Village.  How much dough?  Well, the pricing varies but it is about 5 times as much per month as I was quoted at LA Fitness and came with a fairly large startup fee.  So far, I have found that it is worth every penny.\n\nWhat do I like about it?  First and foremost, I have never had to wait to use a machine, ever.  They have so many machines, and not nearly as many members as the other clubs in the area.  During my trial period at LA Fitness, I seriously waited 5-10 minutes each time I wanted to get on a cross trainer, and then there was a time limit.  A gym is a place to work out, not a place to stand around or worry about time limits.  Second, the Village is huge: two swimming pools, endless tennis courts, indoor basketball, indoor running track, cycle studio, indoor racquetball, indoor kids area with Wii fitness, massive weight room, large stretching room, pilates studio with all kinds of human torture looking machines, yoga studio, group exercise rooms, a bar with Kilt Lifter on tap, a snack bar, indoor and outdoor lounges, TVs in all the right spots, a spa and equipment shop (and probably much more that I am forgetting).  It's physical size also doesn't say anything about the size of their programs, which range from basketball leagues, swimming, hiking, ski trips, cycling, fencing lessons, etc.  There is always something happening and there are often social activities going on that I don't partake in, but which I hear are pretty fun.  Finally, in my very humble opinion, I think they have the best schedule of group fitness classes around, taught by the best instructors in town.  I take on average 4 yoga classes per week and every class is included in the dues.  If I were to take a similar number of classes at a local yoga studio, I would easily pay double my current gym dues and would not have access to all the other great amenities.  Just joining for the yoga would save most avid yoga enthusiasts money in the long run.\n\nAs for my complaints, they are minimal.  My biggest complaint is not about the gym, but about my friends;  I wish that more of them were members!  Most of my friends seem to be LA Fitness people and just balk at the idea of paying more than $30/month for a gym.  That's just plain silly, but I understand that money is tight these days.  My only other complaint is that the classes tend to cater to an early crowd.  I will never make it to a 6:00 a.m. yoga class (who can seriously drag themselves to the gym that early?).  Like most late risers, I would prefer later classes instead.  The latest classes in the day seem to be around 6 pm, which is usually fine for me since I am self-employed, but there are days that I wish the last yoga class was at 7:30 so I would not have to brave the rush hour crowd trying to make it there.  \n\nOverall though, I'm very happy and would recommend anyone give the Village a try.  Oh, and if any of you yelpers are seriously thinking of joining and want some good karma, let me know because I can get a free month by referring you :)", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fpCiYnXz0MMx3XVkO-c4Zg", "review_id": "ezQF2BBGnnEKrg8VaHyHdA", "text": "sshhh...  Come on peeps.. quit writing all these great reviews and giving this place the cherished 5 stars.  I mean seriously... you're my village homies and we have to stick together.  If we don't, you and I both know, the word is gonna get out on this place.  Pretty soon we'll be waiting in line just like all the suckers at la fitness and 24hr.  Then what?  Besides $100 a month for a gym... thats just crazy talk.  Oh, and please don't mention the bar either.", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "caaDd2cesCsm1LzOS-x-xw", "review_id": "nWVIUrMLRvxGo_QXJKr2JQ", "text": "I love this place, i was invited by a friend and when i saw all the facilities i was very impressed. it is expensive but it is woth it.", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 8, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "PoQOIZc2q5nud7uVz_jdjw", "review_id": "_BpkhILizqFPOz1gu-0ImA", "text": "Oh Village. I know you want five stars. Everyone else here agrees with you. But I have been a member of an equally awesome gym (one might argue more so) that didn't cost two arms, one leg and a few spinal vertebrae to pay for. So from me darling, you will only get 4 stars. \n\nSorry Pinche, the Village ain't no secret. I know this because the parking lot is packed to the gills when I arrive every morning and is still at about 60% when I leave. I sometimes want to drive by at midnight to see if any obsessed workout-aholics are parked out there just waiting for 5AM (7AM weekends). \n\nWhat can I tell you, the Village has a ton of classes, loads of equipment, tennis courts, 2 pools, a basketball court, an indoor track (1/18th of a mile thank you), multiple exercise rooms, a full spa/salon, a cafe, a bar, lounges, wifi, steam room, sauna, whirlpool, showers with shampoo, conditioner, shaving cream, AND lotion, beauty stations with hair driers and curling irons, q-tips and cotton pads. \n\nIt's everything you could want. \n\nBUT...the joining fee. $990 for individual memberships. That is just offensive. I mean, honestly, if they said, \"Please make a $990 donation to one of our 3 sponsored charities\" I would think they were a kick-ass organization, but they just want to make sure you have enough money to hang with the rest of their clientele. I'm soo over that. Luckily for me the economy's in the dump and the Village is offering deals for joining. I saved some money, got a few gift certificates, and now that I'm here I'm happy as a clam. \n\nThere are loads of class (aerobic, yoga, pilates, tai chi, strength, spinning) options up until 11AM and after 4PM, the staff is friendly, the entire facility is impeccably maintained, and even though the parking lot is filled to the brim you don't ever feel crowded, much less wait for equipment. It simply wouldn't do, darling. \n\nI think it's rather absurd that gym options in AZ are this or dumps like Bally's, considering how physique-conscious everyone is, but who am I to get on a soapbox since I now number the faceless, moral-less elite. My socialistic tendencies aside...I love this gym.", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PoQOIZc2q5nud7uVz_jdjw", "review_id": "u25814Cm4rA3IX0HkWKB6Q", "text": "About two months ago I needed to get waxed, and I would normally head to the Brow Lady but thought I'd give the Spa a chance, since I'm there daily already. I called in advance for an appointment. I went in and was led to the Relaxation Room by the very friendly Spa receptionist. I had arrived ten minutes early for the appointment, hoping she could take me sooner and I could be on my way sooner. There was not one other person in the Relaxation Room with me. There also isn't a wall clock and I soon found out why. \n\nMy extra ten minutes pass. No waxer approaches me. Another ten minutes go by and I'm sitting there twiddling my thumbs wondering what is going on. I decide to go up front and see what the deal is. The receptionist says she will find out and I tell her I have places to go and can't wait much longer. I go back to the relaxation room...which is now not at all relaxing. Five more minutes pass....the receptionist comes to say she's sorry and the waxer will be right with me. It was at least another five, maybe even ten, and I was boiling mad. The waxer finally strolled in and of course the waxing itself took a whopping 2 minutes.  Sure she was nice enough but she was almost half an hour late for my appointment. The receptionist didn't think it was worth comping me the $13.50 cost so the waxer received no tip. \n\nThe second time I used the Spa was when I injured my back in one of the classes and had to run, crying, out of the class. There is no Sports Medicine person on staff as far as I was aware so I hobbled to the Spa and found the receptionist in the back of the salon. I begged for a massage therapist to help me and she told me no one was there and massages didn't start until 9AM. This, by the way was at about 8:10AM. I'm standing in front of this woman, having trouble breathing and crying uncontrollably and she's telling me to wait an hour? Finally she figured out I was NOT kidding and said she'd call around to see who could come in ASAP. She helped me into a chair in the very UN-relaxing room and I wept alone there for about 15 minutes. She happened by the door again after that and said that a masseuse would be there in 15-20 minutes. I had no cell phone, watch or wall clock to measure that time, nor was any other help offered so I just continued weeping. It was 8:30AM (I'm guessing) when another spa-goer arrived for her day of treatments and went into the locker room to change. I managed to get in there as well (after a bit) and ask her if she knew the time. 8:45AM. \n\nObviously my massage therapist didn't show up until 9AM. That would be too bloody much to ask when one has a crippling back injury. Sure the massage was decent (not in price mind you). I just feel like my time and money are completely unappreciated and I absolutely will not return there. By the way, the showers in the spa area are TERRIBLE. The ones in the locker room are much better and on the whole the bathroom/locker room in the spa is a waste of space.", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "B2-AC4_ewUVHI3BPdDkieg", "review_id": "kMqZXn2BNZjJAOuqj6_3Tw", "text": "I feel lucky to be able to work out at the Village. The yoga instructors are my favorite part about it - all or most of them are from At One Yoga. The equipment is state of the art & the facilities are very nice. Plus it has one of the best views in town of Camelback Mtn from the back patio/tennis courts!", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ru8p3RTlk8f9LB_3zLXURQ", "review_id": "9x8X9hewREfC033LrkD5xw", "text": "I never thought I would be the kind of person to work out in a gym.  I grew up thinking gyms are only where the meat heads go- the grinds of working on weights just seemed boring and pointless to me.\n\nWhen I turned 30, someone gave me a lifetime membership to Bally's as a gift so I started going because, well, it was a gift and already paid for.  I started seeing some really hot bodies on women in their forties and I started to change my mind.  \n\nBut I was not faithful to Bally's because I just didn't like the atmosphere of the place.\n\nOnce I started to appreciate the value of a work out, I started gym shopping.  Tried LA Fitness, 24 Hour Fitness, Lifetime Fitness and none of them kept my attention or loyalty.\n\nFinally, I ventured into the Village Racquet & Health Club- mainly, again, because friends would have me either workout or play tennis with them at the Camelback Village.  This is where I've fallen in love.\n\nI love the facility, the classes, the equipment, and I don't know who I love more- the people who work there or the members.\n\nThere's some kind of magic to the Village clubs- aptly named the Village because somehow, the place, the staff, the members becomes . . . your friends!  The Village clubs truly is a lifestyle, not a place where you go to sweat off a few pounds then leave for someplace better.\n\nI've worked out in all three locations at one time or another.  Each location I've discovered has its own flavor- Camelback for tennis, classes held early in the morning and in the evening for the working professional, the BAR- Gainey for the triathletes, classes held early in the morning and in the evening, again for the working professional- and DC Ranch for families with a great pool area and classes scheduled more for the stay at home moms.\n\nI love them all- I love going into the beautiful facility, getting greeted by a warm smile from the staff, seeing gorgeous people who are committed to living a healthy lifestyle.  I love how clean the locker rooms always are and there are towels and water just where you need them.  I love the abundance of classes- spin, yoga, pilates and the ever addicting zumba.  I love them all.\n\nVillage- I stay loyal and true to you!", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "f4Fq9Z8HaYsh6EJsAaCA2g", "review_id": "vy4PNYCwHIGQbRBU-oqw0g", "text": "Ok...Always prided myself on being the type of person who enjoyed the fresh air instead of being a hamster on a wheel in \"some\" gym.  Well, a visible weight gain, and it turns out that Whitney doesn't enjoy working out.  That is until I went to the Village Health Club.  I was lucky enough to snag free passes from my parents who are avid members.  I always had wondered why they go so often.  After my first visit, I now see why!\nthe place is beautiful.  The location is really spaced out well so that there might be tons of people there, but it never feels crowded.  And ever member of the Village Team are so nice and welcoming.  The front desk person today really helped me out.  I hadn't quite got my barrings of the location but she gave me turn by turn directions to my spin class (which was a butt kicker in a great way).  \nI can't wait to go back and enjoy more classes.  You have got to stop in and enjoy this place.  This is place has earned the title health club.  It was absolutely amazing!", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-pRu0LLTjqlO0KBB9aBC4Q", "review_id": "wTrYtDPIQhbbKXcxLWuOzg", "text": "Way to experience the heart of the Scottsdale community. Not only do they provide a kick ass yoga and Pilates class, but they have awesome socials like Monday night football and Friday cocktails at the W hotel rooftop. \n\nThe members are just amazingly welcoming. They make you feel so right so fast. \n\nThe showers are is totally equipped with everything every lady needs. \n\nThey offer almost everything in terms of RnR and your health.", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PYtryNSk30ytqOc_36sLPw", "review_id": "na44NICB_2w_od_5eRy4KA", "text": "It's a bit expensive ...but nice.  They keep the place clean and up to date.  The equipment  is the latest and the greatest available.  There is a lot you can do  swim, work out, play squash, tennis and there are loads of classes to take.  I like the zumba and the yoga...the food is nice and so is the pool.  There are always good looking people and it is pretty busy.  Overall one of the best places around to belong!", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "lC0KGXmIhyjzghBUlVnkhQ", "review_id": "7BHHjaSgltygkqSRE5KiVw", "text": "Village Health Club takes the idea of a health club to a whole new incline! The staff is friendly, the facility is clean, there is a gaggle of class choices, and enough equipment so I didn't have to wait to work up a sweat.\n\nI will say that I attended the Village while visting Scottsdale, so I was there using a guest pass. I can't talk about pricing, or what it would be like there to pump iron for more than a week, but I DO know that the time I spent there was empowering and it's encouraging to know that good facilities run well do still exist. \n\nIn my short few days I ran a few miles in the cardio room, I spun my butt off in a black lit cycling class and I attended a very warm morning vinyasa yoga class. Each experience far exceeded my expectations of a standard gym, but Village is anything but normal. There are towels around every corner, staff members waiting to answer your questions, and giant cups that you can dispense water in if you forget your bottle at home...with lemons...fancy, huh? The cups are styrofoam, so that was sort of a drawback for a greenie like me. \n\nI can't wait to get back and try out a few more of the services. There is a nice looking sauna and whirlpool area, and the men's changing room had an entertainment lunge with super comfy couches and a flat screen TV. I don't know that I'd pop a squat and watch the tube, but it's nice that the environment they promote there is one of power AND play. \"Make yourself at home,\" they say, and I did.", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "t-27_YZKsk9tMbAiwQKCwQ", "review_id": "_fEteNeFDe2GRCSHvP-KmQ", "text": "After the closing of my business last year ( Moss Wellness Spa), I had to find a new place for my yoga practice.   I value and support many Yoga Studios in the Valley ( At One, Metta, Urban Yoga, etc.) but I was looking for more than just a yoga studio.  And I found it here, at the Camelback Village Club!\n\nThere is yoga, pilates, tennis, basketball, a cafe, boutique, spa (Nails, Massage, Facials), Child Care ( not a selling point for me), Socials and it is in my neighborhood.  Their yoga program has talented instructors (Max, Lisa, Harmony, Beri and Amy) that are known throughout the Valley and it is authentic.  I can practice on the floor (without a mat), in jeans, without music and find my flow.\n\nI will be returning to the cafe soon on Friday afternoons with Greg and Max for a beer.  Of course, this will be following a great yoga class.\n\nJoining the Village is not inexpensive, but what price do you put on your health & well-being?  For me?  Priceless.", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uuMI_dq7Dwu-FI7WjHSF6Q", "review_id": "VA1PdzRivFLIOPMFr5Algw", "text": "I know all of the new Groupon people who got an awesome deal will be looking up reviews here to see what everyone else has to say. As a new member myself, I really want to recommend using AMANDA in membership services to sign up and tell her I sent you, I'll even split the free month with you!\nOther than the monthly fees, this place is initially super impressive, even for someone who doesn't remotely consider herself a gym rat. Definitely take advantage of their free trial time to make sure it's the right fit for you, then call Amanda!", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PZ9FB1czAYXuxLH7eegBvQ", "review_id": "5rGHa_y_ARy2be2lW00HhQ", "text": "LIFE'S BETTER AT THE VILLAGE! \n\nThis was their slogan about ten years ago.... \n\nLet me qualify why you too might love this place! \n\nIt's not just because that they have the best tennis courts, Yoga studio, Palates, Zumba, Racquetball courts, fully padded running track, Spa, & Salon! \n\nIt's because they have the best staff! \n\nThe best tennis instructors, the best Yoga, Zumba, Fitness, & yes even Tai Chi instructors! Resulting in the valley's best health & fitness club (period!) \n\nThe only draw back is that it is pricey if you are going to join a gym just to lift weights, but if you do other things this place is bar none tops! \n\"You do get what you pay for!\" \n\nThey even have a lounge where after playing tennis for 2hrs. you can walk in & get a beer & order a decent meal...", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g5Ap-K98t5uQpBDM6nQVdw", "review_id": "nlJR3REwoHgaUPVYZy6pQA", "text": "I love this gym.  Hands down one of my favorites besides The Athletic club I went to in Kansas City.  I lived on 44th for 3 years before I joined, what a mistake.\n\nFirst lets get the prices out of the way, it is expensive.  I got a special which I think may be pretty standard or always on special.  I paid $700 or $500 for sign up and I pay $137 monthly.  Were is does become great is family plan.  When my boyfriend was going ( gym on hold right now)  the dues were I think $160-ish.  Here is the catch though, it is not your normal gym.  \n\nClientele - It is a gym that you can feel comfortable at.  It is fairly steady in the evenings and a bit busier.  They supposedly limit the number of memberships so that there is always equipment available.\n\nAmenities - \nSmall Boutique - some trendy apparel, work out gear, and lots of tennis items\nYoga, Pilaties and Aerobic studios - they offer a lot of classes, and have a pilaties reformer room as well, classes appear to be private and around $60\nSalon and Spa - Full service\nRestaurant - Have not tried, does have outdoor sitting area with a fire pit and has a view of camelback \nFree standing snack and juice bar - Have not tried, but looks good\nBasketball, Squash & Racket ball\nWeight Room\nSpin Room - BIG FAN, I love spin and they have a great room specially built for spin.\nTrack\nPool\n\nLocker Rooms - are very nice, they offer everything you need to get ready.  You can rent a locker if you don't want to find one although I have never had a problem\n\nIce Cold Water - Available thru out the gym, I just bring a reusable bottle, but they offer cups and lids as well\n\nThere are actually a lot of the amenities that I have not tried at the Village and would like to this year.", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p-hrTR6nGHVNPgNZSXbMuQ", "review_id": "fCIE6l-Zgev173yBJ4kvLA", "text": "I have been to practically every spa and salon in the valley searching for a great nail salon.  My friend worked at the Village as a camp counselor and he suggested I check their salon out.  I was sadly disappointed.\n\nWhen I originally called to make an appointment the receptionist was rather rushed and sounded inconvenienced by my call.  I am an understanding person so I didn't really think much of it.  My friend and I went in on the day of our appointment and were still asked to wait for about 20 minutes because the nail tech hadn't come back.  Again, I am not really impatient or unreasonable so it didn't really bothered me.\n\nThe thing that pushed me over the edge was the nail tech.  My friend was getting a pricier manicure and the tech was very personable and friendly to her.  Because I had gotten my nails done only a week earlier I asked for an express manicure instead.  She rushed through and was extremely rude to me.  I definitely walked out with a bad taste in my mouth about the whole experience and was not happy when I still was paying a relatively high price for my manicure.\n\nMaybe I caught everyone on a bad day but I would suggest looking somewhere else unless you absolutely have to get your nails done um, at a health club?", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "OLdY4EQFnUc3JIOg0F9HnQ", "review_id": "B6rkzTYq1jW-X_56v9UMxg", "text": "The Village is not just a gym...it's a lifestyle. \n\nLike most have already said on here, the  prices are more than other gyms in the area; but The Village is also so much more than other gyms in the area. I paid $500 to sign up and then pay around $140/month for my membership. Yes, this is a lot of money, but for me it is definitely worth it! I had signed up to the other gyms in the area at different times for $25-30/month, but I think I only went 2 times in the two years I was paying the memberships, so it was cheaper but not worth the price. I go to The  Village sometimes 6 days per week and will even go when I'm not working out just to sit and do stuff on my laptop (they offer free Wi-Fi) or to get lunch or dinner at one of the two little cafes. \n\nThe Village is what you make it; what you want it to be. You can go and just do weights and cardio in the extensive weight room and cardio room. They have tons of free weights and machines and then even more cardio equipment. Even during the busiest times at the gym I've never seen machines filled like I have seen at other places.  There is a 1/18 mile track upstairs with another workout room that has a variety of equipment including a TRX and Kinesis. \n\nIf you want to go above and beyond just working out by yourself there are many different classes which range from Zumba to Yoga to Spin to Athletic  Conditioning and more. \n\nThe Cycling room has, I think, 45 bikes which are completely adaptable to you and very comfortable for spin classes. The Yoga room is beautiful, calming, relaxing and not out in the open like many other gyms. There is a Pilates room which is fully equipped with reformers and tons of other Pilates stuff. There is also a basketball court, squash court, raquetball courts, 15 tennis courts and 2 pools, both heated one for play and one for laps. \n\nThey have a full spa and salon, a wine bar that serves food, cafe that serves food and smoothies. The locker rooms are fully equipped...you don't have to bring anything except the clothes you plan on wearing home! I don't have kids, but they also have locker rooms for families and rooms for kids while parents are working out. \n\nLike I said, The Village is what you make it. This is true with the different activities that they offer. There are hikes, running groups, weight loss competitions and non-exercise related activities, like Casino Night. \n\nI love The Village and I am not a \"gym-rat\" type person at all. The people are friendly, healthy and you can definitely see that they enjoy being at The Village when they are there, compared to other places where it is a chore to get into the gym.", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X_kPh3nt0AJPNPHye2rTlA", "review_id": "Di7Ktu0JaMJont8r-OW45Q", "text": "I have been going to this place since I was about 11 years old!  So that is about 15 years...crazy!! Just like Nadia said... The village really is a way of life and a lifestyle...Now it is not cheap to be a member...but that is up to each individual that is willing to pay the monthly fee.  I was a member before they did their huge renovation...there used to be a Garcias restaurant next door and that closed and they took over!  Their spa is beautiful...their restaurant and bar area is a nice place to grab a bite and enjoy a glass of wine...the locker rooms are beautiful and are very nice and clean!  They have so many classes and options for everyone! The trainers and instructors all have so much experience and they really know what they are doing...they have really set themselves apart from any other workout facility or gym...it is expensive but as long as you know what the costs are it is worth it...", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZaIN0zuu1kvrw5AvRGCzGg", "review_id": "l2NLAN1cGhk2QcGuVm-R2w", "text": "The Village is more than a gym.  It is the PEOPLE, particularly the class instructors.  I had a serious  illness a year ago.  The support I received was  clearly what got me through this tough time.  Many of teachers have been there for years.  To me, that really says something about the place. Thank you, Linda and all your great personable teachers.", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DdRWUVZ0BMIHpeB3JfQZXw", "review_id": "y0zkPetFYzvoTEIYm9dWFg", "text": "**This is a review for the Yoga level 2/3 class at the DC Ranch location**\n\nI wasn't sure what to expect when walking into the dimly lit studio at the gym.  When I laid out my mat and started to stretch, I was in awe of the twinkle ceiling...giving the place a feeling of being outdoors on a warm summer night.  (and it was warm in there... phew!  While not Bikram, the room was toasty)  This place is definitely fancy.... and the people are definitely GYM people.  Debra, the yoga instructor was amazing. \n\nAt first I was put off by the loud dance music during the beginning of our practice, but after a few challenging poses, I didn't let it affect my state of mind.... breathe....\n\nThe pace was quick, a little too quick at times for my breathing, but what made the class special, was the special attention that Debra offered.  I felt rewarded for using my breath when she came over to give me an extra stretch.  When I asked for help with a pose, she not only answered, but later showed how I could get into the same pose from a different place.\n\nThe program was challenging and different from my usual practice at home, if you're NOT a gym person, you may not like it.  But as a Yogi, you should also be able to feel gratitude and joyfulness wherever you practice.  So if you feel like some rock and roll yoga, I highly recommend.  Namaste.", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LZrS2Uwzjo5E_qAm-P6TlQ", "review_id": "8pw_o2o0Acf9novD7kaTWQ", "text": "Very large facility, offering many different classes and machine to work on every part of your body.  Spinning room is large airy and bikes in good shape.  Probably the best so far as far as spinning in Phoenix. I didn't end up taking the yoga kept missing the class, so I took a strength class instead and it reminded me of gyms in the 80's. Not bad but not inspiring. No offense to the 80's either :-)\nThe downside for me was you have to walk past an open basketball court, tends to be noisy. I also like smaller boutique studios, I think this place wold be amazing for a family.", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TGVtVYup344Y9fGy3QrjsA", "review_id": "YhMaCvb36vZ2n3WmjUG85g", "text": "I'm not sure writing a review is even worth it for The Village, because obviously it's amazing- but I go there so much, I feel I owe it to them to Yelp them :) \n\nMy family (husband, 2kids) all frequent the Village 3/4 times a week. I have to be honest and say that sometimes I go there, send my kids off to the awesome kids club / X-Arcade and just go sit in the steam room, lay out by the pool and/or take a relaxing shower. But yes, sometimes I actually work out! I am a Yoga teacher and the Village is where I take most of my yoga classes (the high quality of most of their teachers and the kids club is a major plus for me). I love their Cycle classes and the fact that they are 45 mins is great when I am in a crunch to get home for dinner/homework/bedtime but still need a quick workout. They have a HUGE selection of workout machines so you never get bored. \n\nNot that every health club needs one, but the Village has a fantastic cafe and a cute bar right by the tennis courts that have served my husband and I well when we need a date night and can't decide between a great workout together or a dinner/wine date. \n\nDefinitely recommend the Village to anyone looking for a gym with many extras! It's worth the high price, if you can afford it. We love it!", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gcu-ZKFYQxDxgQhe2PM6xw", "review_id": "r8vdprcLZmoeOppy8kn5Ig", "text": "You think they would have some decent competition, and more higher end health clubs to choose from around the phoenix, biltmore, arcadia area, but apparently not, so everyone in phoenix seems to go here if you want a step up. I disprove of the layout a bit.  The women rushed me to join because she said the discount to join may or may not be available the following week after my trial membership, great sales tactic, but this ticked me off because I hated being rushed to decide because the price \"might\" go up.\n     For everyone complaining about the $600 or more fee to join, this is really not allot of money compared to other better health clubs, and it is in place mostly to just keep the riffraff out. \nI wish it was higher so there would not be swarms of people every hour of the day...(kind of joking)\n    They designed this place to be able to cram a obscene amount of people in it, from the huge locker rooms ( a bit confusing layout ), to the many, many machines.  So a good thing is you shouldn't have a problem finding a machine, The focus does not seem to be as much on quality as I would like for the money.   Some of the machines/ equipment are in need of an upgrade. Who wants to join 24 hour fitness ballys or any of the greasy chain gyms, not I, so this may be your best option.", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6hRKotVFPYL7Ci0hipN9Eg", "review_id": "Elj3KlAsK6JQ2mE0Vhlzeg", "text": "I am a member of all Village Clubs and when I can't make it to Gainey, I'll occasionally drop in here since I have the multi-club membership. This club is immaculate. Love that they have two restaurants, equipment is gorgeous/new and it's relatively Centrally located in Phoenix. IMHO I think there are a couple of minor issues to this club but I think it's probably due to my lack of experience here and I need to adjust to this particular locations specifics. The cardio area can become very busy and you might have to wait for a machine because this location doesn't have as many machines as Gainey. The men's locker is gorgeous, but I feel like I need a map or GPS because it is so sprawling and I often have gotten lost. Bonus for the full bar, you can consume all the calories you burnt off at the full bar! Besides my slight criticism, this gym is awesome. Group activities, often that are free, yoga, etc. Love The Village!!", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 15, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HRSzxrZnwZ2Gl9iMrbbVCQ", "review_id": "ZLT6GoF7vwTLbdoiKHkZxw", "text": "First off, if you're interested in fitness, real, honest to god get-in-shape, look good naked, fitness, this place is not for you. If you are looking to markedly improve your cardiovascular/respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, coordination, agility, balance, *and* accuracy, this place is not for you.\n Their free weights are stuffed in what some other fitness clubs would consider a closet. If you know what a clean and jerk is, and you go to this club, you're in The Village's 1%. Even the pool was a disappointment. It's not for laps, it's for moms to sun and read magazines while their kids splash and fart.\n Don't get me wrong. You *can* get into shape here. But you *can* get into shape in your backyard. The cost of joining up could buy you a great set of Olympic weights, a pull up bar, new shoes, a weight vest, a kettle bell or two, a jump rope... But you wouldn't be considering a club if you wanted to get fit in your backyard and buy all your own equipment.\n\nNow, if you're into tennis, this place will accommodate. I think half it's footprint is set aside for courts.\n If you're into pretty girls in full makeup wearing their brand new Lulu Lemon Yoga Pants (and believe me, it's ALMOST worth joining for this particular scenery), there's plenty of that. If you're into orange dudes who won't sweat because it'll muss their hair and they simply spend toooo much on product to deal with that, then this place is for you. If you dig stepping on french fries the aforementioned farty kids dropped on the floor while chasing each other and screaming while wearing a full set of Under Armor compression gear that costs an average person's car payment, you'll dig this joint. If you're into a place to pretend you're into fitness and \"be seen\" then you should join up tomorrow. If you want to the cashier at AJ's to notice your latte cup with \"The Village\" emblazoned across the front while you buy your parakeet four cases of Fiji water to bathe in, then this place is for you. \n \n There are some people here who are in great shape. There are some people who are flat out awesome to chat with. The customer service is nice. I would club baby seals for some of the girls here to star opposite me in a romantic comedy.       However, all of the positive aspects of this place are not involved with fitness. They're recreational, hang out, be part of a scene type of pluses. If you're willing to pay for that, then saddle up partner. But if you want to be taken seriously when you say you \"work out\", by people who actually do, then you don't work out at The Village.", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MWUFLAkOUTckRwpuhToA-w", "review_id": "H--lqt9FD_m-iY3GteAnag", "text": "this place is unbelievable.  i have been a member for 5-6 years; i was out of the country and thought my membership was on a 6 month hold; the emptied my locker and instead of trying to contact me or send my items to my US address THEY THREW EVERYTHING AWAY!!!!\n\ni lost $1,200 worth of things and the GM of the Camelback office offers me a waived re-instate fee that is $300 and NOTHING else even though I was on a 6 month freeze.\n\nthey threw my things out 4 weeks ago, i went in to find these facts out over 3 weeks ago, i waited patiently to hear from them, never did, so I called today and the guy who threw my things away said he was waiting to talk to the GM.  I told him it had been 3 weeks and you STILL haven't talked to the GM?!?!?!?!  he said no.  \n\navoid this place like the plague.  you can find as nice/nicer gyms at 1/10th the price.", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zfysCL-0uQNCWdGvzZ6QWA", "review_id": "wy1JhnX63LemrjDXLEMJTw", "text": "I went here to play tennis at night and thought it was great. Plenty of lit courts, water on court, they let you borrow tennis balls, and it's very clean.  I didn't find some of the staff to be as friendly as another location, but whatever. I thought the layout was a little confusing as I had trouble finding the bathroom and there was no one around to offer me direction. However, they have several classes during the day, and plenty of amenities for anyone. It seemed like a lot of people there were only there to socialize in the bar and not to work out, but that's their prerogative. I wasn't offered a tour even though it was my first time in. It was later in the evening, so I didn't expect this, but it would have been nice if someone had pointed out where the locker room was.", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QxPvDlv6EXhUPYnF5C6gPw", "review_id": "JRWXU_TrJtsIxPbR5NjhgQ", "text": "This is the gym I go to when I visit my Dad in Arizona.  The yoga classes are very hard, but rewarding.  The facilities are very clean and there is a good restaurant you can indulge in after burning all of those calories off.  I'm heading to Phoenix in a couple of days and looking forward to visiting!  My Dad loves the yoga classes and has been a member for years.", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Zs_onFcHrIBeg0G52iWbbg", "review_id": "MQJ5bitI0uvZ2u-Fa6fNmw", "text": "I have been going to the Village for years -- I have used every service from the spa to the wonderful yoga program , the amazing zumba classes as well as the pilates room. The village always offers a new way for you to play and have fun and the staff is so helpful. I consider myself so lucky to be a part of the village! Try it you will love it!!!", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MNd2kbG7OYxElc6xe1xexQ", "review_id": "s4Y6stg1MVhltxJdWBWbSQ", "text": "Pilates with Julie rocks", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "OUi1t0WF_tXxpPiXuiJIsw", "review_id": "kuhgAfThfsHH7NA-Qw-fqw", "text": "You just got back from the Bellagio in Vegas? \n\n\"So what, I just got back from the Villagio.\" \n\nContrary to popular belief, the Village is NOT an expensive gym.\n\nIt's more like a cheap Country Club.  That's really what it is minus the golf course.  I've been a member for a long time and love it.  \n\nGreat classes with Great teachers. Even the yoga teachers are top notch, which is unusual  for a \"gym\". \nTons of tennis if you are into that. The backdrop of Camelback mountain is amazing. \nThe weight room is adequate. There are certainly bigger and better ones. If you are a body builder, probably not for you. \nA couple of pools, BB court/ racquetball and a great cafe. \n\nEasy 5 stars.", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "q_EnzoEIHLqmsGIQMIuyjQ", "review_id": "Hwo4qQCdef59XPLZ3iK5mg", "text": "First off, I must say, this gym is the best.  All instructors and facility spaces are top notch, EXCEPT.....\nthat the woman who directs all group exercises and teaches dance classes blocks younger and more exciting fitness instructors from teaching dance classes.  It's too bad that she does not take into consideration the numerous requests for other teachers or for those other teachers to appear more frequently on the schedule. It's not a secret. Many whisper about this and complain that their requests in the suggestions box have gone unacknowledged for years.  I would love to give 5 stars, but I cannot because of this strange block on dance classes. All other instructors and directors are very accommodating.", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YCu1Ud8twkKpWSjEnfJqcA", "review_id": "iB2mx8F3DCXSG5to5ObnUA", "text": "If you are looking for a top notch full service gym then this is it.  The amenities are great and the workout space is adequate.  The only knock that I have on the gym is the size of the weight room.  The cardio room has plenty of machines and the pickup basketball throughout the week is always fun.", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-kSwU973XR4Xz3wYyTPFuQ", "review_id": "HlUMzJdqz5_4ChsX0CZ2dA", "text": "This place is the top of the line and a great location, especially since we can't work out outside year round.  This place is work the monthly expense, people are friendly and even the food is good!", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MOdILSTOFnq0iXHN9l8_zA", "review_id": "Bi8w-cWSdY1Dwg-WvWCamA", "text": "It pains me to cancel my membership here, but I'm moving and the commute from SF would be a bitch.\n\nThis is the best gym you could ever join - it's basically a country club without the links and pretentiousness.  Everything is state of the art and all the classes are amazing.  I mainly do Yoga and they have all varieties which is so nice!  The tennis courts are my favorite part - what a great workout that's so much fun!\n\nYes it's incredibly expensive, and you can save a lot of dough going to LA fitness or another big box gym, but what value do you place on your health, wellness, and quality of life???", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HxIRCWLOXcTpMSxIqWlU-g", "review_id": "t_76Dd6zwRJ5kZ8Drnf2mA", "text": "Amanda's spin class is the best in the city!!! High energy advanced riders kind of class!!  If she wasn't there I don't think I would even be a member!!! Also,Check out the yoga studio, there are many talented instructors practicing", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UIjYEioQLMLV2I7eI07-KA", "review_id": "Sw0WwfRE2mn0b-vI-Li5QA", "text": "Great place for families, too.", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "58YQSpx5Ct8W3HxFhNs-Lw", "review_id": "km3cIDNYfk78rvRdPbJteA", "text": "After trying several gyms in and around our neighborhood (24 hour, Moutainside)... I decided to give Village a try.  I won a month membership in a silent auction- thought it would be a great way to really get a feel for the gym.  I was in love after the first week.  First off, its less than 5 minutes from my house.  And for those of you who live in the Arcadia area, you know we don't have many options aside from crap-tastic LA Fitness, even crappier 24 hr, a bunch of boutique studios or driving almost 20 min to MSF.  \n\nMy hubby and I decided to bite the bullet and join.  As many other reviewers have said, you are investing in your health and the lifestyle here embodies \"healthy.\"  Most of the people who work out here look like they are in great shape and its really motivating.  The fitness classes are all awesome and I love the variety.  Seems like the club is very family centric as well, which is a plus since we have a 2-yr old.  \n\nThe kids club is great!  I wish we didn't have to remember to make a reservation, but I understand they want to follow the state regs for ratios.  I do like that they kids are separated by age groups.  My other gym never did this, so you would have 1 year olds with older kids in one area.  \n\nThe food in the restaurant and caf\u00e9 are awesome.  The only thing I haven't tried yet is the spa, but I'm sure its wonderful\n\nThe only thing I find frustrating is calling in to reserve space for Kinesis or Cycle.  Sometimes I call right at the start of the call in window and they are already full occupancy", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pVqpn87sTJDCPLS_OiZbsw", "review_id": "dlWiE3Ixaq4QXaY5mKqvQw", "text": "I had a manicure at village spa. Shirene Najm did a fab job. Well worth the $25. Ask for her!", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XXp9yRVL0F0mjk1m6LB4yw", "review_id": "IBo33k5TB8evr0IOXG04Ug", "text": "I was a member here for about 3 years. When I first started I was paying 126 a month. Every year the cost would go\nup 7.00. After a while I had to get to my workout classes earlier and earlier because parking got to be a pain. The weight room is crowded and had to wait to use weights and machines. The last year of my membership I was paying 145 a month, too much for me. The facility is very clean. Thanks for the 3 years.", "business_id": "sR9lSQiTuBg8zsIw9Zd-Dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YoBgKOdfpGH48LpIDSfoQQ", "review_id": "VKu5CmTrS1Ytpltf865PyA", "text": "Enrique our vet here is amazing. He cut us a deal and helped our pet chickens. Good care was taken and he even liked our girls!", "business_id": "4RyahhRI6erthzm-vZu0LQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1ly_7CQ3_XJGu--G1OLUOw", "review_id": "QHz1FKhldpqH711gko7YnQ", "text": "I love it here, and even though I'm moving across town soon, I will always continue to bring my pet cat here.  The vet is wonderful.  He's very honest and you can tell that he really loves animals.  The woman who runs the front desk is very polite and always on top of things.  They were also considerate of my financial situation and didn't try to sell me vaccines that my cat didn't need.  They were very up front about pricing.  I love it here and I'm so glad I found this place.  I trust my kitty in their hands :)", "business_id": "4RyahhRI6erthzm-vZu0LQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "r68j756bEp2oF7Vs36J8Xg", "review_id": "MeB0yLVWswIJ6qErmiyZrQ", "text": "Clean.  No nasty smells.  Dr. Cruz friendly as well as staff.  Transparent and upfront pricing.", "business_id": "4RyahhRI6erthzm-vZu0LQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FYLClp_7HYV3JnMOiSQiJg", "review_id": "V1jlHjZyh0Kp6yNC5aOLDQ", "text": "Thankfully I have not had to go here often, but when I do it is a good experience.   They are very honest and up front about costs and options.  Last minute appointments are never a problem.", "business_id": "4RyahhRI6erthzm-vZu0LQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tlSSQwfHYJany7wPoTH46A", "review_id": "_tQL06JQM2Rf3J2f7BL6Fg", "text": "After getting my first dog from the pound (Mr. Watson, the monocle-wearing schnauzer miz) I had a voucher for a free vet visit on the City as part of the deal. This place is right in the middle of my hood, so naturally we took the wee pup here for his first visit. \n\nWe called ahead of time to make an appointment and clarify that the voucher was good for one free visit and were given the all clear. So thermometers were inserted in very awkward places and our little pup was weighed, measured, and found to be totally awesome. End of vet visit we're presented with a bill for 40 some odd bucks.\n\nAfter some pretty heavy complaining that, \"WTF, mate? That's not what you said on the phone,\" they waived the initial visitation fee and let us go on our merry way. I've cross checked the prices here with other vets to get the little booger vaccinated and sure enough, they charged for the vet visit in addition to the vaccination fees. \n\nGo to Blue Cross Animal Clinic down the street and they'll charge you the flat fee for the vaccine, no office visit or nothin'. Sure beats the crappy clinic at Petsmart too, where they charge the same straight fee for the vaccines and waive the vet visit. \n\nI do like that I'm still on their mailing list though, and get my yearly check-up reminder for my little pupperoni.", "business_id": "4RyahhRI6erthzm-vZu0LQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vktGo1HGeFVoIvZ1K34a_Q", "review_id": "GWES5mU_bOGvxo91454Zzw", "text": "My pet and I love the staff here. We've been going since before they moved. They are always good about explaining exactly what is going on and all the options for taking care of it. They are very concerned with how the pets are, they even called after her surgery a couple different times to check up on my dog! My pup loves them because she gets treats and affection from everyone she sees. \n\nThat being said, the new local has horrible parking. The a/c isn't as effective as it should be so it can get kind of uncomfortable if you have a long visit in the room facing the sun in the summer. And the last time I was in was the first time I ever felt like they were trying to sell me stuff I wasn't sure if I needed yet. I'm wondering if they are having some financial hardships? I will continue to go there because  we've been to other vets and this is the best my pup has been cared for. The good defiantly outweighs the bad!", "business_id": "4RyahhRI6erthzm-vZu0LQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IhbboazAqdNxz9tg5T2rkw", "review_id": "ZZ_hKCc7Shdo-oi_nSDv6Q", "text": "I am giving three stars because my dog actually likes going to this vet. The staff is very good with her and I don't have to deal with a traumatized pup when I take her home. \n\nI, on the other hand, always feel very mad when I get home. The bill is always at least a hundred dollars more than quoted and when I look over the bill when I get home I notice that something (such as when I asked for a three year rabies shot and they give her a one year) is missing. \n\nI bought my first puppy about 9 months ago. Being the inexperienced pet owner I brought her to the closest vet...this place. At first I just thought that it was expensive because she was a puppy and expected it would be pricey. I later found out from friends and coworkers that most vets have puppy packages that reduce the cost. I was spending at least $150 a visit because they were charging for a vet visit along with the exam (I didn't know this was unnecessary) and always had me bringing in a stool samples (every three weeks) to check for parasites. I later learned that I shouldn't be checking for parasites after the initial visit until well after she was vaccinated. On one visit Dr. Cruz even suggested vaginal reconstructive surgery (really??!), my boyfriend was there for that one and told me I was being made a fool of. \n\nI didn't find out that I was paying way too much until after she was past her puppy shots and thought that the expense was basically done with except the yearly exam. \n\nMy most recent visit finally pushed me over the edge. I took my dog in to get her heart worm test and bordatella vaccine but also asked to speak to the Dr because she had stopped eating. We had just come home from a vacation and the sitter had said she was upset. He brought in an estimate (after I had already crossed out a lot of unnecessary recommendations at the front desk) of $460! The blood tests were $200. I told him I couldn't afford this and he suggested I just test her for the Tick Fever and Valley Fever. I declined. While paying, the assistant told me that the test for the heart worms also tested for Tick Fever and Valley Fever and all was negative. Really?!! He was suggesting I pay more for tests that were already being performed in a test that I had her in for to begin with?! To top it off, when I got home I realized they either didn't charge me for her bordatella or didn't give it to her... \n\nAnyway, I am in the market for a new vet....", "business_id": "4RyahhRI6erthzm-vZu0LQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c_wwf6CBduaVpt750ScDlA", "review_id": "upmbnlq9cswc5c9SCvgPHA", "text": "Our vet, Dr. Cruz is amazing. My sweet, shy Dulchis has been going here for her whole life of 3 years. I've gone to other vets with my friends and their pets, and I've never been tempted to change doctors. The staff are friendly, I'm able to get appointments without much wait, and the office is clean. Dr. Cruz spends about 30-45 minutes each visit literally with his hands examining my pooch, and for that, it's difficult to contest being charged for both an office visit and a physical exam (total: $ 25 each, $50 for both). Because of the lengthy visits, I'm able to make sure that I discuss every concern, and ask every question, as my ADD mind rambles a bit. Dr. Cruz listens to everything that I have to say, and is always fully present. My friends vets barely even touch their pets, and seem pressed for time. My normally shy Shih Tzu is very comfortable with the Dr. and the staff. Dr. Cruz always explains options, and why, then he leaves the room, and another staff comes in to go over how much everything will cost, and *I* choose what the treatment will be. Everything is very clearly laid out, complete with prices, and thanks to Dr. Cruz, I can make a very informed decision. For example, when Dulchis had a UTI, they suggested Xrays and some other crazy stuff to make sure that it wasn't anything more than just a UTI, but I declined, opting instead to take a wait and see approach after antibiotics, and it turned out that it was just a UTI. The staff never made me feel bad for declining, and I felt really empowered that I had a voice in the treatment of my pet, and control over my wallet. My friends vets just say, \"O.k., we are going to do this..\", and that's it, and you are the one stuck paying. Not at Camelback Animal Hospital. I really like this place, and I recommend them to everyone!", "business_id": "4RyahhRI6erthzm-vZu0LQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qBAaWZxyuFnSZU0NzFlNDw", "review_id": "3xnC0-hrA0ZAlS53nEo7Ew", "text": "Okay,so all my life I've wanted a little black cat.No little black cat had adopted me....Up until last week.\nSo,I bring home said little black cat and he develops eye mung.You know,the mung that is full of icch and needs some anti mung tx.\nI get a call from this clinic offering me a free post adoption follow up visit.\nWhen I adopted the little black cat,I was told this would be available to me.So,I make an appointment...A SAME DAY appointment.\nI go.\nStaff really nice,warm,welcoming,down to earth and friendly.\nNow do I know nothing is \"free\"?\nSure I do.\nI know while they may waive the office visit,I'm going to pay for whatever tx the little black cat needs.\nI know the last time I dealt with cat eye mung,the anti mung goop was about 12 clams.\nWell,this anti mung free trip cost me 75 simoleans...\nBUT....\nIt was well worth it in my opinion.\nSame day appointment.Check.\nFriendly staff.Check.\nClean enviroment.Check.\nDr.very patient and genuine.Check.\nAggressive tx that completely knocked out the cat eye mung in 24 hours.CHECK.\nSo,no goop.\nInjection of anti mung.\nAnti mung eye drops.\nLiquid suspension anti mung oral meds.\n75 bucks.\nNo pink eye going around the house?\nPriceless.\nOh and PS on their website,they offer a free visit to all new patients if they mention they saw that on their website.\nAs long as you go with the understanding that nothing is free,you're ahead of the game.\nYeah,I'd go back.", "business_id": "4RyahhRI6erthzm-vZu0LQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8KmHPVzyBW45_tXX8zU5mA", "review_id": "x4r0E_l4HiFQPMU-4knSjg", "text": "12 hours before my flight, my Boxer jumped through a plate glass window and ended up with a bad laceration on her front leg. At my sister's suggestion, I drove to her vet (Dr. Cruz) and arrived 15 minutes before closing time. Not only did he take his time with us, he offered to keep my baby all weekend because he knew I had to fly out first thing in the morning. His prices were upfront and competitive, and he took great care of my princess for the entire 4 days I was gone. I appreciated that he didn't rush us, and even more appreciative that he didn't \"price gouge\" us for emergency services. He even tried to find us the cheapest route possible by bundling services and providing discounts. Dr. Cruz was just amazing, and I will definitely be returning with all of my pets!", "business_id": "4RyahhRI6erthzm-vZu0LQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8eGDlGgPCWvJ_HDH80Hhug", "review_id": "CRZ3ERZqC1QoVhgXcZezpQ", "text": "After shopping around for the right Vet, we finally came across this office! Dr. Cruz truly cares for every pet that walks into his office! He spent 45 min with me and my pup, examining him from head to tail.  He explained and talked with me about what he sees and hears, and gave me his knowledgable input. (Trust me, it was helpful, especially since the last vet practically made feel like an idiot for even bringing my puppy) \nSo needless to say, I finally found a vet that truly cares and gives his all in treating and caring for all of his \"patients\" =)", "business_id": "4RyahhRI6erthzm-vZu0LQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A8gJ-MzvSKOKzoOWqLPddA", "review_id": "SvR0WgkPrnOpFEw148DJRw", "text": "Enough is enough. We had our third appointment for our pup at 3pm on sat which was originally arranged on fri. They asked us if we can change the date. It was not a big deal until they stood us up. We were at the doorstep for 15 mins. Nobody was there. No phone call or a notice to inform us. And we were not the only client waiting outside. It was not cool outside in June. Bad business!!", "business_id": "4RyahhRI6erthzm-vZu0LQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Blot2-nWFR-3x7-hWFR4JA", "review_id": "1kZErJ898UJHq4S2KDKPTw", "text": "I took my cat for a nail trim and I showed her the best way to hold her.  The nurse while holding her told me off saying that if there were dogs there that would not be safe for the staff.  There were no pets there but with her holding my cat I said nothing.  She took my cat back to the room and I heard her meowing sort of normal but then I heard her screaming which is very unusual for her so I ran back there and saw one tech on the phone and the nurse with a towel over my cat.  My cat did not know I was there but the nurse said that I was upsetting my cat.  Again, I said nothing because my cat was in her care.  Dr. Cruz came was behind me and intervened so I felt more comfortable.  One male asst came back and told me that it was normal for a cat to act that way.  Then Dr. Cruz came and told me about cats meowing when they get a nail trim.  I have had my cat's nails trimmed for years and I know her normal meow but not screaming plus I saw the jar of stuff they use when they cut nails too short.  What I think happened was they cut her nails way too short and hurt her thus her screaming meows.  I am so upset that I subjected my cat in this manner.  Never again will I go there!", "business_id": "4RyahhRI6erthzm-vZu0LQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hroDwMIuEE4OwPvEBAMEaA", "review_id": "2Kp4LODBxe1C1tL5lTJlPQ", "text": "Dr. Enrique Cruz is the most unprofessional person I have ever encountered. I rescued a nine-year old, 7lb dog from the Humane Society. Minnie was diagnosed with a Stage 3 heart murmur and the vet said she did not require medication. 30 days later, Dr. Cruz examined her and told me that her heart murmur was at 5.5-6 and required an Ace Inhibitor--$24 from his office. I called my local pharmacy and learned that I could buy it there for $4. I requested that he give me automatic renewals on the script--it is only 2.5 mg--because I have recently lost my job and health insurance and do not have the extra money for unneeded pet exams. When I got to the pharmacy, the script did not include renewals. I called the office and Stacey, the receptionist, said \"don't worry about it, we will renew it at the end of the month.\" So, when I called back to get the renewal, Stacey told me that Dr. Cruz wanted Minnie to have lab work for $98 (he originally told me $198) before he renewed the script. I asked for what? She said, she didn't know. I re-explained that I am still unemployed and that when I find a job, I will bring her back in for an exam. Dr. Cruz got on the phone and immediately told me that he would not renew this script. As a health care professional for nearly 20 years, I asked him, \"why do you need this blood work when this script is prevention....it will not cure a heart murmur?\" He became angry and said that he did not want any liability. He further told me that my \"unemployment status was not his problem.\" He said \"I won't renew her meds unless you get the blood work. Sorry, I can't help you...\".Then, he yelled, \"get a job!!!!!\" Then, he hung up! I called back and he answered and continued to scream at me.  I asked again, what is the blood work for? He again refused to answer me and hung up once more. I am reporting his behavior to the Arizona Medical Examining Board. I have talked to two pharmacists and a doctor and all three told me that the script should have come with renewals for at least 90 days. I have been taking an ace for seven years and have a annual check up....my doctor gives me a six month supply. He is an ASS! He will only be friendly to you, if you can line his pocket.", "business_id": "4RyahhRI6erthzm-vZu0LQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "9Z05mtXrXJ-22PElwp1ahA", "review_id": "0oqQsBzcxA9-qwOMHp32Qw", "text": "The center of a mini-empire at 40th St. and Campbell. Good place to relax over breakfast or lunch. Try the Spanish latte. Service in the grocery is uneven (watch out for some prodigious yawning from behind the counter). Great wine selection and lots of fun things to try, though.\r\n\r\nLGO Pizzeria next door is swell; nice to have in the neighborhood!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4ISG7_E0jmpjIZlBBtZnQQ", "review_id": "bRv9sT1NDQp5WPbCRJK1NQ", "text": "I second the Spanish latte, best coffee drink I've had so far - it's sweetened with condensed milk.  What I like about this place is that it has the feel of a bigger-than-phoenix downtwon coffee bar, even though this place isn't downtown.  Browsing the shop is a good way to pass time while you drink your coffee.  The pizza next door is great (as good as Bianco I think) and the service is excellent (much better than Bianco).", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "e4TQFVfepzHf--hnBsjntg", "review_id": "C3uK7ZaAVLC4fBt1H6l6cA", "text": "UPDATE:  12/30/06\n\nThe love affair is waning.  LGO has become overrun by pretentious annoying people accompanied by small children and little dogs.  Parking is a real problem.  I have gotten one too many plates of cold eggs.   And there seem be training issue going on at the coffee bar.  I have gotten several bad Spanish Lattes.  Very disappointing.  The counter service is also lacking - a lot of the new people working here just don't seem to care.  Ah, how I long for the good old days.  The prices here aren't exactly cheap.   I'm not sure this place is worth the bother anymore.  LGO, you are officially on probation.\n\nUPDATE:  2/9/06\n\nOkay, I love this place.  The Spanish Latte kicks ass.  And recent renovations have improved traffic flow.  It is still really busy, but understandably so.\n\n++++++++++++++++++++++++++\n\nI want to like this place more then I do.  It has really great fresh light food.  I love the breakfast and lunch choices.  It has a definite European touch.   I love the atmosphere.  It is just too darn small and busy. There is no where to sit and no where to park.  And if you are not a \"regular\" you don't always feel welcomed.  The concept and food gets 5 stars, but the hassle and spotty service brings it down to 3.  Nevertheless, I'm a sucker for this neighborhood hangout and I'm sure I'll be back.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2006-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "EVN484M7GZxhVpp61JgQBA", "review_id": "_4gM75z8xiako1swSvx3sg", "text": "Ah, the Spanish Latte.  I did a little recon and found that one Spanish Latte yields...are you ready?  Wait for it...wait for it...approximately ONE THOUSAND CALORIES.  Geez, no wonder they are delicious and I love them so.  We happened to ask the girl at the counter we we ordered a skim SL, and she said that a regular one has approx 1,000 cals.  Dang.\n\nAnyway, I dig this place.  I pretty much always order the Croque Monsieur.  The bread is good and sturdy and the cheese is perfectly melted and bubbly.  The sandwiches and salads are good and I like that they'll let you pretty much specialize anything you like.  Those English Muffins are wonderful!  \n\nTammie Coe and MJ Bread do an amazing job with the pastries and the breads.  I have a really hard time passing up an Ooey Gooey Cupcake.\n\nMy strategy is to go between 10 and 11:30 in the morning or between 1:30 and 4 in the afternoon.  You can pretty much waltz in and grab any table.  \n\nI have started to notice that they have an extraordinary number of staff.  It seems like there are 5 or 6 behind the counter, 2 or 3 at the coffee bar, many bussers and runners.  Even when it's really busy it seems like there are a few standing around.  I don't get it.  Whatever works I guess.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "tQ4n39zIh5xcSDsL6-c-mA", "text": "I had the good fortune of being able to relax a few mornings away here recently.   Definitely a little piece of New York in Arcadia - it has the feel of the many gourmet micro-grocery stores there.  I don't go here as much as I should, so I reluctantly recommend it to the rest... \n\n* loud and busy in the morning and lunch times\n* a very cool incognito back-door entrance\n* very brunchy menu selections (incl. a great croque madame, sandwiches, omelettes, muffins and tarts)\n* jazz, Gipsy Kings, and Al Green classics wafting over the loud speakers\n* grocery stocked with knick knacks, cookbooks, imported pasta, fine wine, freshly made sushi, and of course, The New York Times\n\nAnd, yes, the Spanish latte is every bit as incredibly and sweetly decadent as described.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "593rk7Uld7sepm1A7O6N8w", "text": "Girls love this place. (Including my girlfriend, who suggested that sentence.)\n\nIt has the makings of a great lunch spot: very good sandwiches, newspapers of every variety, good service, and nice decor. \n\nThere are a number of problems that are developing here though, including the ongoing parking problem, and the women that think they still look really fly in velour jumpsuits. \n\nIf you can work around those, drop by and get one of the egg sandwiches for lunch and try to snag a table.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "wWoFzM-zWcOmI8EdEmCuLA", "text": "I've learned to not even attempt to go during peak hours.  If you're really craving them at peak time, eat a snack, go take a walk or do jumping jacks or something.  It was so busy when I've tried it leaves you not wanting to return because it's pretty easy to feel \"in the way\" as you're getting pushed around the tables by folks ordering, getting food and otherwise looking or waiting.  They look stressed, they may miss that your food was pulled out so it's getting cold as you try to get their attention to make sure it's really yours and not one of the 20 people ahead of you. Sure, the food tastes good eventually, but it's not the best experience.\n\nBut MAN it's a different experience during off hours!  The service becomes attentive, the food is hot again and let's not even talk about the bonuses where parking is concerned!  The best part is that you can sit at a pretty table with your brunch or linner (Between peak times, remember? Work with me...) and just read a book or share a friendly conversation at normal volumes.  THIS is the LGO I love.  \n\nFor the prices you pay there - you want that second environment, not the first one.  The prices are totally worth it to hang out and de-stress from the world, but when it's just another stress to go there, it loses a chunk of it's value to me.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7GC9fVWKa4a1ZmBGLH6Uww", "review_id": "fGgNiKPhYVZ6qEuyeWAopA", "text": "after two years of going to postino's and thinking every time, 'i have to try this place soon,' i finally lost my or-ange (pronounced \"oar-ahnj\"; i didn't know either until i caught one of their chefs on a morning news show, and i figured she would know) virginity on easter of all days.\n\non a side note, is it sacriligious to say \"virginity\" and \"easter\" in the same sentence?\n\ni met a friend there at about 10:30 on easter morning, and, always timid about where i can and can't park in this DeMarco mecca, i circled around the back and got a spot close to the post office. despite being at the back of the long stretch that makes up the grocery, dining and gelato shops, i abided by a giant blue and white sign there in the back that tempted me to \"Come In Here!\" complete with an arrow. i pulled open the door and was greeted by busy, sweaty cooks in the kitchen, whom stared back at me. huh. i closed the door and read the sign again, making sure i didn't misread *deliveries* come in here. nope. confused and mildly annoyed and walked around to the main entrance.\n\nthe mini cafe/coffee bar patio was full and there were tons of cruisers parked along the sidewalk (no racks or locks, if you're planning on dining inside). seemed to be Wildflower style, as in order at the counter and try to fight for a table. my dining companion was an old pro and pretty much walked me through the whole thing (getting my attention to order when the girl came out to us in line way before we got to the counter [i was busy checking out a sweet vintage cruiser], picking up our food since they don't bring it to you or call out a number when it's ready, i couldn't even find the trash when it was time to bus our table). all in all i was very disoriented, and i blame it all on that sign! mentirosa!\n\nnow, on the important stuff, food was pretty good. all egg white omelette with avocado and fresh pico-style salsa was nice and light (not sure what happened to the side of fruit that was suppposed to come with it).\n\ni got a bit of a funny/offended look from my dining companion for comparing the oar-anj to wildflower as far as clientle (which is the only reason i knock a star off). the best explaination i could offer his defensiveness at the time was that it was all the same kind of attitude, save for the upscale-ness of the oar-anj elicited a more \"cool baby\" snob crowd, while WF is more \"suburbia\" snob. basically, you just trade in the SUV soccer-brat taxis for a hummer or lexus or mercedes s class...all of which were lined up in a neat little row out front .\n\nnow that i've said all that, none of the above will stop me from returning. i think i would like the place better as a dinner/drinks spot than breakfast. the uber-tans and blonde streaks (sported by both men and women at this joint) were all too much to bear by the light of day. or i'm maybe i'm just still harboring resentment over that damn sign.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kos4MkM2h0UAdupVDuTziQ", "review_id": "hrUf-HZvry5V4tL9Mhdl2w", "text": "I finally got over to this place and I am so glad that I did.  I took the advice of reviewers and went at an odd hour and we had no problem with parking or with getting a table.\n\nI can't really say anything new about this place except that they sell Orbee dog toys, which I have not been able to find anywhere else in the Valley.  What dog doesn't need a chew toy shaped like an eggplant?\n\nI suppose more people care about food than dog toys, so lets get back to that.  I got some sushi from the refrigerator case and my boyfriend ordered the BLT which was dressed with guacamole instead of the usual mayo.  He loved it.  I will definitely be going back here, even just to get a glass of the iced green tea.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "z1qlVs103OaTZ36re0K0MQ", "review_id": "x_7WikwvIbVxcTxvYhxNMA", "text": "This place is pure heaven!  It is a combo restaurant (wait-staff for dinner, casual for breakfast and lunch), market, coffee shop, gelateria, wine shop, bakery . . . basically all things good!  They have an amazing fig pizza, delicious looking sushi, and one of the best chocolate chip cookies I have ever tasted (it's called the \"Better\" cookie, with oatmeal, milk chocolate, and dark chocolate).  The music is fun and hip.  The market features gourmet goodies, kitchen accessories, magazines, wine and wine stuff, even toys for kids and pets.  As a San Franciscan, I have high expectations when it comes to food places.  Le Grande Orange surpasses them 10 fold.  I am so happy to have found it!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "i3bxC2dAhaftWX_5LQ54eA", "review_id": "gFZUOIHvNULRLexskxeLyA", "text": "I thought this was the cutest place ever and was excited that my gf took me here.  It has all the makings of something I like- different menu, little candies to buy, bakery items... \nAnyway, I ordered the poached eggs with english muffin, fruit salad and a side of bacon.  The portions were perfect.  The english muffin was so freakin good, I think it's sour dough?  Loved it.  The poached eggs were cooked just right and the bacon was a huge side.  I ate most of it.  My gf ordered the egg white omelet and she really liked it as well.  \nI got a couple of cup-cakes to go: one was the ooey gooey and the other was the pb&j.  I'd give ooey gooey 4 stars and pb&j 1 star cause it was way too dry.\nOne thing I'd add is it's sorta confusing for a new person.  I didn't know where to find our drinks or food after we'd ordered but everyone was really helpful and clued me in.  Although now that I think about it it wasn't that confusing.  \nI want to go back and try their pizza...", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XUukBnu0NCocezQ3bGmeow", "review_id": "q0n5umt4osrILzVrplIR2Q", "text": "Avocado pizza??? are you high?\nguess not, it was fantastic.  strongly recommend this place.\n\n\n\n[this was meant for the pizzeria not grocery]", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "gq_G5VCDziyEV2-bzGuqzw", "review_id": "P3-PSFwVxqv59FA-cSS3QQ", "text": "Great for odd juices and European treats. Their salads are top notch and the baked goods are delish. It's just always so darn crowded in there and it's hard to get the attention of the sometimes flippant counter staff. Great people watching. I don't see how this place has been voted good for groups, unless they're ordering out?", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "QD9zFX06J6Nqi8Ph_CE3CQ", "review_id": "DSYEmQIPkmrPkNyNGL-d4w", "text": "All I have to say is YUMMY!!!!CUTE!!UNFORGETABLE!!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "9fDWwLefoRH9-hUtdugVfw", "review_id": "xsZ_3UHZKYt_kwtndEcqeg", "text": "Not into the long drawn out reviews. This place is my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE JOINT in town. You can eat anything from a great pizza, to sushi or the best omelette n town. The daybreaker is the bomb and so is the spicy tuna roll.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Db5IKqE1M2iP5EnZNDroRQ", "review_id": "IJ8_JQa0D-u0A6wnrcjKBg", "text": "I am writing this review on how I feel about LGO now. \n\nI had been going to LGO for over 3 years. We used to go there pretty much every weekend. The daygrinder, french crepes, commuter, yogurt parfait, vegatable sandwich were all favorites. \n\nFor some reason now, the portions are smaller and not as good. It's not just one time, but the past three times I have gone, I have been mildly disappointed with the quality of the food. For example, the yogurt parfait used to have loads of strawberries and fruit. Now, they hardly provide much fruit The daygrinder is almost 3/4 the size they used to make it. The vegetable sandwish was filled with vegetables; now, it's a disappointment. \n\nI'm glad I went to this place when there was no line and the food was good. Now the lines are long and the quality has, unfortunately, fell by the wayside. It's a shame. I'll still hold out hope that they turn back to the LGO I enjoyed going to a couple years ago. \n\nFor now, I saw au revoir LGO.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9FbgqZ5u9WTLAs28nNafIQ", "review_id": "0szSupTeSfzMldXOyVSSJA", "text": "This place gets an A for effort but a C for execution. After hearing so many people talk about LGO, my friend that was visiting from out of town and I decided to give it a whirl this past weekend. Because we went at 3:30pm on a Sunday, not quite lunch and not quite dinner, we didn't have a problem finding a parking spot. However, there was a line at the counter which was kind of annoying given that it didn't move very quickly. We grabbed some pre-made spicy tuna sushi (which was fresh and tasty, probably the highlight of the experience). We each ordered a sandwich, and they took FOREVER to come out (during which time we had to stand there balancing our waters and sushi and dodging the kids and strollers - because they can't just bring you your gourmet sandwich when it's done, and if you leave the room, you won't hear your name).\n\nMy friend seemed satisfied with her Cuban, although she did comment that it wasn't very much food for the price. My grilled turkey and havarti was way overcooked. It wasn't burnt, but it was soooo hot. It needed to be taken off the grill about 3-5 minutes earlier, which would have also reduced the wait. The food was nothing amazing, and it took entirely too long given that it wasn't lunch time or dinner time. I'd hate to see the wait during peak hours.\n\nMy friend also indulged us in a piece of red velvet cake. While it was very moist and delicious (the icing was superb), one sliver of cake was $7. Seriously?!?!? That is insane. I understand the need for a mark up, but that is ridiculous for a 1/2 inch slice of cake. The clientele also seemed uppity and snobby...not my cup of tea really. \n\nThis place has such great potential....the atmosphere and concept are neat, but the execution is off. The employees are just your run of the mill employees, seemingly apathetic about their work. It doesn't seem as though this place has any spunk or personality or genuine character. It comes across as though it's trying to be a hip, charming upscale corner deli, but the service and food just didn't appear genuine. I will give it another shot, but I am not rushing over there or planning to go out of my way for it any time soon.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Cp-PV8rsypbO-xBrQ6KmQg", "review_id": "dgJ_yO1sfeuI-kfjPznu7A", "text": "It's a little overrated - but as another reviewer wrote, it's very much like something you would find in California... with a pizza joint attached. I actually think their sandwiches are shitty in the grocery section and their prices suck, but it's nice to have something like this place in town. It keeps the people it attracts from wherever I like to go - kinda like fly paper for yuppie scumbags. \n\nActually I think they did a pretty good job with it and I wish it wasn't so packed all the time. I can see why it's so popular. Parking is a nightmare and waiting in line blows. There's nothing I could say that hasn't already been said, but I just wanted to post my score and add my 2 cents.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_LEQt7oTVjiaXyVHK_MM7g", "review_id": "hJKoa40GdAOYKbeTBSOyZQ", "text": "A couple weeks ago I ate a Tammie Coe Black Velvet cupcake and it was so amazingly good that it's been all I've thought about since. \nToday I ventured back in to LGO trying to recreate the heavenly experience but alas..NO BLACK VELVET CUPCAKES! Son of a bitch. I went with the Toffee Vanilla instead. Meh. Frosting too hard, cake was slightly stale. For that I take away two stars. \nLucky for me, LGO is about two blocks from where I work so I have every opportunity to stake it out until my beloved Black Velvet is back in that pasty case. Preeeecioussssss.....\n\nDon't even think about coming here for lunch. Parking is a total bastard.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hFG1Lira7tL_PElq6bdAAw", "review_id": "yGoZVXEz3P0TCp75OceDkw", "text": "A great place with impossible parking.  Just  a minor hurdle on my way to a cute neighborhood hang out place in a neighborhood that I don't live in.  \n\nGood sandwich, better pizzas and best vibe for a little cafe-like place in Phoenix.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J72XoQspNBmPsX2iKl2YvA", "review_id": "z6rxpjI9gXJ4jG1cVyqVag", "text": "Parking can be difficult at lunch time but worth the extra effort.  Wide choice of salads, sandwiches and homemade specialty breads. The Sonoma salad with mangos, goat cheese and poppy-seed dressing makes an excellent selection along with a generous freshly toasted BLT on thick whole grain bread.  Easily enough to share and eat on the patio.  Wide selection of specialty sauces and wines.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "4nxRhXG-lXEdNFGA5A0z2g", "text": "Since 32 reviews may not be enough for someone looking into LGO (as i like to call it), I will add another...\n\nEven with limited parking and sometimes long lines, I cannot take a star away from LGO.  I love the atmosphere, I love the food, I love the iced tea (both black and green), I love the coffee, I love the gifts, I love that I can bring the dog, I love that I can sit inside or outside, ok... you get the point.\n\nSince my first visit to LGO when I was fresh off the plane and got lost trying to find the location on the corner of 40th St. and Campbell, I've been addicted!  It's got character!  It's not in a strip mall!  It's in a great neighborhood and I partially chose where I currently reside based on the fact that I can walk there...\n\nWhether I go for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just a cup of coffee or a cookie in the afternoon, I love the European feel to this favorite of mine.  The music is unique and it's just a great energy... not to mention the people watching can be quite entertaining.\n\nMy favorite menu items are the fruit/granola/yogurt; the birchermuesli (similar to a cold sweet oatmeal and oh so delicious); the daybreaker omelette (great if you're watching carbs); the commuter sandwich (for breakfast or lunch); the chopped turkey salad, the nicoise salad, the vegetarian and stacked turkey sandwiches... yikes, I pretty much like everything on the menu.\n\nSushi samplers are ok and pizzas (served after 4:00 I believe) are really tasty.  You can also sit down and have waiter service at the LGO Pizzeria which is connected to the grocery side and open in the evenings only.\n\nI'm not sure if I wrote anything different than the 32 reviews that came before this one, but I needed to put in my 2 cents on this neighborhood favorite.  \n\nOh - actually I just realized that no one has commented on the LGO apparel and other cute gift items... the shirts are so soft and fit so well that I have 1 and my BF has 3 (no joking).  We love them.  I swear I don't own stock nor have any relation to the owners, but bottom line is I HEART LGO!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "G7yQgNDT1SRG1zv7d3ZvWA", "review_id": "uTU-G8OhMBdSwS70UtzOZg", "text": "Yep, I heart LGO too. I have been know to drive from Tempe to satisfy my ceasar salad craving. Theirs really is the best I've had. Also, the tasty morsels they have in the front glass case are a huge hit wherever I bring them. The cupcakes from Tammie Coe (best birthday cakes .......also does wedding cakes etc and can make them look like your favorite Chanel bag or Jimmy Choos ...(WHO CAN DO IT? Tammie CAN!!) My boyfriend said that Tammie Coe is the only woman he'd leave me for.....not Jessica Alba or Gisele. (Maybe I should write a separate review of Tammie Coe Cakes) Anyway, LGO staffers, always efficient, friendly and willing to make your day!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "qbfQRHLvZk5WSkKY0l_lMw", "review_id": "FWMqyBBLH1RvNsGbFAROOw", "text": "Could there be a cuter store?? I mean really, could there be? I think not! \n\nThis place is stupendous. It's a foodie's wet dream. It's a brunch-goer's happy place. It's a latte lover's paradise and why, oh why, can't it be in MY hometown. Seriously, I would live here just for the gourmet goodies alone and then add the stellar menu of deelish goodies like croque madammes, fig pizza, creamy yummy oatmeal and a latte with liquid raw sugar! AWESOME.\n\nYou have a loyal Los Angeles fan La Grande Orange and I will be back, oh yes, I will! :)", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "jGYO8hQ-szCcp-jh1t5eZA", "review_id": "lg8qux-1wDhmBhvwdLJduw", "text": "This place is super cool. The only bad thing about it, is that it got TOO popular! I am very happy for the success of this place. At least they made the place bigger. There was a period of a year where i ate at this place saturday and sunday for breakfast! i was addicted. One thing i like to do if its really busy is to call your order in, so you dont have to wait in line. The only down fall is sometimes your toast gets soggy!\nParking is a pain in the butt for this place.\nThis is place is a big hit for people of all ages and its a great place to chat.\nMy fave is croque monsieur. YUM", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "9b5TY9v0-RibDNYUDqvDmA", "review_id": "QfNj7Yyjuk0tD_2WiXoIPA", "text": "I absolutely adore this place. Coming here makes me feel like I am in a real city. I love being able to buy all those rare drinks, waters, wines and little trinkets. The restaurant is just as amazing as well and the customer service is always above and beyond.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "SbzANP6hRVwDU5pbtz5ANw", "review_id": "xyXhLrSmTqnoEp44HsDrSg", "text": "What's that you say? You live in Phoenix, Arizona and you're tired of having breakfast at the Cracker Barrel, or Denny's, or even Ihop? What about those 'eggeries' they have around town? Nope? Not in the mood? Oh. You know where you should go? You want a completely different breakfast experience in Phoenix than the usual stuff you can find out in Goodyear, or Peoria, or Mesa?\n\nGo to La Grande Orange. (pronounced Oh-rahnj) Seriously. While more than half the spots in Atlanta would rival La Grande Orange, in Phoenix it's absolutely hands down one of the top three spots for breakfast. Honest.\n\nOkay. So the parking lot is too small for how many people come for breakfast. This isn't LGO's fault, there's actually a lot of parking - there are just too many people coming for breakfast. Okay. So the prices are technically a little more than you're used to paying by about $2. Get over it. The food is better. Well, okay, there's only one item on the breakfast menu that's actually worth the money. The Commuter Sandwich - but it's worth the money.\n\nUsing the largest, most flavorful and softest english muffins you can find, they place very fluffy folded eggs in a sandwich along with avocado, and bacon, or turkey or whatever else you'd like. Seriously, the english muffin alone with the egg is enough to make this worth the price of admission.\n\nSure the lines get long, but I'm sorry, that's what happens when the locals know a good thing - and it's the locals, the people who live in and around the Arcadia district that come here most often. Sit outside or inside, there's enough traffic to people watch while drinking your latte and eating your sandwich.\n\nWhile you're waiting for your food to arrive, walk around the store and check out all of the french imports that you really can't get anywhere else. I'm not saying they're actually worth the price, but there are a few greatly unique items which you may decide are definitely worth the price. My girlfriend bought a $25 wallet there which she still uses and gets complimented on everytime she pulls it out of her purse. (Okay I know, $25 for a woman's wallet is nothing, but you should see this wallet.)\n\nThey also have a selection of wines and cheeses. I've never bought either and I'm not sure they're worth the markup they have on everything at LGO, but it's nice to see, especially after you've wandered one too many times around the Cracker Barrel store.\n\nThere's an attached pizzeria which isn't open during breakfast hours, but you can sit in their space when you get your commuter sandwich and coffee. It's quite awesome. La Grande Orange is honestly a hidden jewel in the Phoenix suburban food wasteland. It's not for everyone, but I'd say that if you're in your mid 20's to early 40's even, and you're wanting to seem a bit trendy without trying too hard, go here. You'll definitely appreciate the difference.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 11, "useful": 8, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "0ZtoCu_CtmdvxewmK8WJ6g", "review_id": "dz9xyaV4SrhXqmZGEAkbqg", "text": "You know when you meet someone, and you just know right away that you are going to be BFFs and spend hours talking on the phone about guys, the adorable new Anthropologie outfit that you shouldn't have bought, and how wacked out Britney Spears is?  That's kind of how I felt when I walked into La Grande Orange this past Friday.  As I took in the small grocery section filled with tiny jars of delectable jams and other assorted gourmet goodies, and my eyes greedily explored the glass counters filled with tantalizing displays of freshly baked muffins, cupcakes and cookies, I felt like I was coming home to a new best friend who would provide me with sustenance whenever I visited my brother in Phoenix.\n\nWhile the horrific parking situation and ordering line that reaches the front door necessitates a modicum of patience from the quaint cafe's patrons, no one seems to particularly mind.  It's refreshing.  Especially since I'm used to LAers who dole out death stares when they are deprived of receiving their food in a timely fashion.  (I may or may not participate in said practice on occasion.  When I'm really really hungry and my blood sugar gets too low and other people are eating already and making yummy noises.  It can't be helped.)  At La Grande Orange however, I didn't feel compelled to drag out my evil eye.  I felt like ordering a cup of delicious green tea (which btw, comes in a pyramid shaped tea bag for proper distribution of flavor), and sipping it while I caught up and laughed with friends and family.  I kind of like not rushing to get to the bottom of a cup of tea so that I can move on and get busy with the rest of my day's important activities (ie. shopping).  I'm not normally the type who likes to warm a seat cushion for too long, but I think I would be happy to be a bit of a lingerer at a place like La Orange.\n\nAs for the food?  While the hot turkey sandwich was not a winner for me, my brother could not stop raving about his \"Day Breaker\" egg white omelet, and his two friends in town from New York, declared their bran blackberry muffins the best they'd ever had.  I'd call them exaggerators, but they are the intelligent sort that aren't quick to jump to conclusions.   They also seemed quite pleased with the fresh squeezed orange juice.  Apparently, it's a good thing.  In fact, I think that Martha Stewart herself would find the whole of La Grande Orange a good thing too.  But she's too late if she's looking for a BFF.  La Grande Orange already promised herself to me.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tBvrnSCLSpUdCDm5w5GPkg", "review_id": "Q-_nnQxRg96UoIm-EyCDrA", "text": "*Go on off hours- I had none of the issues reviewers discussed. No loud music, no rudeness, No loudness, great service???? I am confused. It must be the time I went. \n*Park at 39 street  North of Campbell- the signs for residential permits end  right before here and you won't block anyone. Park exactly North of Campbell because the first house doesn't come up for about 30 feet or so so there is room for about 5-6 cards and no no parking signs.( A long Ny walk so it won't  work for disabled folks sorry)\n*Pizza is very good, not great, but one of the better in Phx which is sorely lacking in this dept.\n*Gelato- heaven\nEnglish Muffins- OH MY GOD!!!!!! But you will pay for the pleasure 8 bucks for 6 ouch! But to be honest worth every bite- YUMMY!Can't wait to try other items here! i will go back and try the coffee and sweet treats.I was in and out in less than an hour so again confused on the reviews. I even waited in line twice and one time even had two people helping me at once???????????Must be the Sunday off time thing again. So I am guessing this will be the day I go again.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iRQC_FQBiFgc81BXrrU69w", "review_id": "0wbOkYXz36a_LLq3WJMxUw", "text": "I moved from L.A. to Phoenix a few years ago and missed the little cool small shop restaurant places with character.  Le Grande Orange made me feel at home, and now that I'm back in L.A. I'm super psyched to find out there seems to be a new one opening in Pasadena.  Does anyone know if this is the same owners?  Looks like it.  I HOPE SO!!!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "3_tMJjAsNaRlEpNTDvqDbw", "review_id": "gXIIh_5FoanQdORlauo0yw", "text": "I would give LGO six stars if I could. I love this place, they really have done everything right. The food is amazing, the displays are fantastic, and the music selection is always great. Parking can be frusterating but once you get inside you realize that it was worth the wait.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "cTQOEKBVSqrsyVl2Ssyolg", "review_id": "YH03MOBD13l3gA1VcwitlA", "text": "The pizza here is top shelf. My brother actually slings the pies at LGO on the weekends, so I'm a little biased. If you're feeling adventurous, ask him to throw an egg or two on your pizza. It takes a little longer, but it adds an awesome little extra protein fix.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "CJkY0WOCNfCuv0HAbB2cjw", "review_id": "wc-YsBlufxN3L7YGHz94sA", "text": "It all started when I was at the new Sinclair Gas Station on the NW corner of 40th and Camelback that I knew I had to write this review. It was a Saturday morning and I was driving on fumes and had to stop for gas. While sitting there, a stranger approached me with an \"Excuse me, can you tell me where I might find a decent breakfast place?\" I looked at him and said \"Welcome to Phoenix, today is your lucky day and you're in the perfect spot.\"  We are on the corner of all corners - and it's Saturday - which means abundant options! So, I go through my favorite three options: Vincent's Farmer's Market, LGO and Over Easy.\n\nI gave him a brief description of each and when it came time to give my rant about LGO, it went a little something like this....\n\n\"La Grande Orange! Oh my gosh, you'll never see anything like it...Look for all the cars and the full staff of parking attendants. Look for the line going out the door. Even more fun, go through the back door and say hi to the kitchen staff (very Durant-ish).  Have the French Pancakes, The Commuter Sandwich, a croissant, or an English Muffin. Go look for great cheeses, fig spread, or affordable, small production wine options, buy your next birthday card or something you don't need there. Look at all the cute families, dogs and have a double cappuccino.\"\n\nHe looked at me realizing that I've probably already had one too many double-capps that day and as I said goodbye, and we both pulled out of the gas station, I couldn't help but wonder which of the options he and his family would choose. The parking attendant gave them the spot underneath the 19-minute sign out front...", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "rPGZttaVjRoVi3GYbs62cg", "review_id": "qYslRhpx2DsO0ZhgYtjPcA", "text": "This place it cool!  I stopped here for the first time last Saturday with my husband to grab some lunch.  It was a little overwhelming at first.  Parking was a bit confusing since valet seems to have claimed a majority of the lot, but after idling around for a few moments I was able to grab a prime spot right in front.\n\nIt was very busy!  There was a line of people trickling out the door, waiting to place their orders... but before we reached the counter our order was taken by a woman with a clipboard.  It was a bit rushed so we didn't feel like we had enough time to fully look over the menu.\n\nI decided on the French pancakes (crepes) with fresh cream, honey and fruit and my husband ordered a pizza (which is tossed up next door).  My food was ready almost immediately so I grabbed my plate and we sat next door in the pizzeria.  It took a little while for the pizza to cook (which is expected) but by then I was nearly done with my meal... still, it was delicious. \n\nWe'll be back soon, I'm sure.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "qASPib1Z8ft8e96dtbh66w", "review_id": "hyiFldvX3H45e6JgiEq2ZA", "text": "Holy cow, sensory overload.  We stopped in for breakfast since we had to go to Postino that day (another story entirely...)\n\nDo I want to get a shirt?  A knick knack? A notebook?  Order some cake?  Some breakfast? Perhaps a pizza?  What about a bottle of wine? Coffee?  Fresh squeezed juice?  And nevermind the fact we were there at 11am when they started offering pizza....people started to lose their minds. \n\nThere is a LOT going on in here.  Almost too much.  But to their credit, they definitely have their act together.  It could have easily been chaos but ordering and receiving our food went smoothly.\n\nOnce I recovered from the initial \"oh my god, what is going on here?\" shock, I ordered the Jersey girl.  It was decent, slightly watery, and for some reason it came with cabbage in it which was not listed as an ingredient on the menu and was a little odd.  My husband ordered the Zuni burrito which he found to be good.  I have to be honest, none of the food was mind blowing.  It wasn't bad....it just wasn't mouth watering or savory.    The coffee was satisfactory, the orange juice surprisingly good, unlike at other places here where I have had fresh squeezed oj, but $3.75 is a tad ridiculous for juice.   I have to say that I really wished they had other offerings for breakfast, while everything looked good, it wasn't anything I can't make myself or find elsewhere.  (Some of the options sounded just like what I make for breakfast every day)  \n\nI will probably drop back in some time to try the pizza out but I'm not in any real hurry to get back.   When I go out for breakfast or brunch I prefer it to be more leisurely than the LGO experience\n\n3.5 for now until I can sample further menu items.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gGNAr-cmCQUgA9B0QjVqAg", "review_id": "Yvnpd-7uOuQaIOnfvp-t8Q", "text": "This place is so busy - it is most definitely not a hidden gem, although it sits back in the neighborhood.  The food and coffee are good - but most of all, I like that I can walk my dog here to get coffee and the newspaper on the weekend.  I wish that there were more places that allowed pets outside. \n\nThe parking can be a pain and the ordering and picking up of food can be chaotic.  But, once you get settled - this is a good place to visit.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0-3ns3QSfFL8nDXRKBZ10w", "review_id": "a5YNNDzgKWun5fgeuvvI2w", "text": "cool place, great vibe, yummy cubano sandwich.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cZEVW_x0NKI69Xm55tknBg", "review_id": "GthoQQd2j2URtd3Fyl8UmA", "text": "I used to sware by this place but now that you have to valet I am over it.  The parking situation is the fucking worst thing ever, and don't think you can park on the street and get away with it. The cops hover like flys on shit to pass out parking tickets here. The spanish latte is killer. The commuter sandwich is yummy. All the food is good as well as the sweet stuff. I have never found a bad bottle of wine here, whomever is doing the ordering has a god palete. So if you can battle it out in the parking lot, once you get inside good things happen!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "ARe8Nr_YehB2ubsGJhZ-hg", "review_id": "ELO1DbwVyoAzP8vvBPy3QQ", "text": "It's a pizzeria. Oh wait, it's a market. Oh wait, it's also a gelateria! I don't know what the hell it is, but I sure like it! We stopped here for a late lunch and I was blown away by the choices. I finally decided on a turkey sandwich, and I definitely made the right choice.  The turkey and avocado on top of the turkey was some of the freshest I've had in a while! My only complaint was that they were out of multi grain bread, but the wheat bread I substituted was very good. And my incredible sandwich came with a side fruit cup...best strawberries ever! Why can't we get this good of fruit in Chicago? Sigh....\n\nBy day you can help yourself at the counter at La Grande Orange Grocery, but at night the pizzeria does wait on tables.  Yes, they do it all and next time I'll definitely be trying those incredible looking baked goods and perhaps even a pizza.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "C2cTzqaecW3maCxYDuvBRw", "review_id": "pCJATknpsa1zsJ23ltcrLQ", "text": "Pizza, gelato, tasty deli fixin's, wine, gift baskets...\n\nI could easily and very contently live off of this little \"grocery\". There is so much to offer! I ordered the Stacked Turkey on nine grain and it came with a little side of fresh fruit. Bliss! The avocado was so fa-resh-- I felt like I was in Cali. I also snuck a bite of my friend's Tuna Salad and savored the tuna/tomato/apple/cucumber dance party in muh mouth.\n\nThe parking in the teeny lot was a bit obnoxious. Regardless, I'd kill to have a deli like this in Chicago. Panera just doesn't cut it for me now that I've been spoiled and hold higher standards!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EAN6K-KmG8CEfwiHM6PZsw", "review_id": "qtlup6Jl6yDuxJVGTjvPWQ", "text": "What can I say that hasn't been said?  If you don't mind the continual crowds, the food they serve is predictably excellent.  The breakfast fare is exceptional and worth the (sometimes) lengthy wait, however, it would be nice to have a PA system because if you are anywhere but in the main grocery area you cannot hear them call your name.  So consequently your food may sit on the counter for a while getting cold unless you jump up and down from your seat every few minutes to check on it.  \nThe pizza is excellent, as are the salads.  They have a decent wine selection.  The parking is abysmal and even the valets cannot find a place to stash the cars.  Between the 3 LGO places adjacent to one another, there is about 4X more human capacity than vehicle accommodations.  That being said, don't even try to order take-out, you'll get frustrated trying to find a place to park while you run in to get your food.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4IxLt4QvCsJEdaNvH9QApw", "review_id": "UdBM2HQ0AFLSpKUdqzKpvQ", "text": "With so many reviews, I'll simply say this....\nGladiator Pizza and Orange/Fennel Salad\n\nLastly.... PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE bring back the grilled lemon cake!!!! PLEEEEEEAAAASSSEEEE!!!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "m7j9e53ycZxjWYBD7rZVng", "review_id": "l0Cq7mrPEce-VvZmmrHJyQ", "text": "Oh what the hell, let's give this place an even 60 reviews. I'd like to say that this place is really more a 3.5 stars but I'm in a good mood today so I'm rounding up.\n\nI met up with a bunch of friends here for lunch today. I have to say, I was a bit apprehensive about the parking situation. I'm a nervous person, and crowded parking spaces are like the devil for me...I'm guaranteed to get in a wreck or something. Thankfully, they had a guy in the front directing traffic and helping to sort out the parking situation so it wasn't horrendous.\n\nThere seems to be a lot going on in that small complex with LGO taking up the largest portion. There is a lot going on inside, a sentiment that seems to be echoed by other reviewers. Gifts, wine, food, coffee, pizza. I didn't know if I should be shopping and eating, eat then shop, shop then eat, or just sneak out due to sensory overload. \n\nI ended up getting the Sonoma salad which was decent. I hate to admit this, and it's the first time I've ever said it, but it had too much goat cheese. I love goat cheese. Seriously, but this was like too much cheese and not enough lettuce. Whatever. It was premade and it's entirely possible that this isn't the case with a freshly prepared salad. I snuck a slice of my friend's pizza and it was pretty good. I also ordered a vanilla toffee cupcake and I hate to say it, it wasn't that good. It had been sitting a refrigerated case and the frosting was hard and the cake a bit dry. \n\nI don't see myself running to return to LGO but it is the perfect spot for a lunch. The service was friendly and quick, the food was tasty, and the using the guise of a lunch date to do some quick shopping is always nice.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 16, "useful": 15, "cool": 13}, "user_id": "g84VjttN28PWiv_WtdhnSQ", "review_id": "SyQkD5hIrwLJX_lGfP1Qkg", "text": "Well... good ol' Gabi K took me here for lunch a few months ago (THANKS GABI) and I've been back for lunch several times since. It's the kind of place I want to hate just because I want to hate hip, cool, yuppy crack dens. And La Grande Orange is totally a yuppy version of a crack den! Think about it. What type of stuff  = crack for wealthy suburban white people? Here is a list:\n\nGelato\nCupcakes\n2 Hour lunches on a Tuesday\nGreen Tea\nCrap with Fennel\nGourmet Pizza\n3 hour lunches on a Tuesday\nMulti-Grain Bread\nAvocados\nlunch dates\ntuna\nparking lots full of hybrid cars\nlunch (in general)\n\nSo because I am a self-loathing suburban white chick - I friggin' love this place!!!\n\nNow who wants to have lunch?", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "3yc5JeWwQVhjx22Lx6OQ0Q", "review_id": "jGWhZk2vi5wzdqSlcOk-dw", "text": "La Grande Orange Grocery has a problem. It can't decide what it wants to be when it grows up, and that makes the overall experience iffy. Is it a quick mart? A grocery store? A restaurant? A coffee shop? Unfortunately, it can't be all of them.\n\nI love La Grande Orange Pizzeria, when there is table service, fun wait-staff, and delicious food. But during the day on the weekends, the Grocery is too busy and unorganized to tolerate. It is not set up for the crowd, they do a poor job of line management, and when there is a line to order, the rest of the Grocery is impossible to navigate. To top it off, the counter staff shouts at you when your food is ready. Unnecessary.\n\nI'll certainly be back at night for the pizza, the delicious wings, and to partake of the best gelato shop adjacent to LGO. But I'm afraid that I won't be back for the weekend chaos.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dH9FRHSZwlhLLamaZSFdGQ", "review_id": "eI8LQGC5uUvTV4fsmrtawg", "text": "I or someone I have been with has gotten food poisoning 3 times from this grocery/pizzeria.  That's 3 separate occasions, I have stopped going here at all!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sfKMl7ERKuwxIh3HLXUg-Q", "review_id": "r4aonow8D6-H52l8CabAbA", "text": "I like the idea of it, I like the brunch. They are two seperate entities crammed together, though. I feel that maybe showcasing some specialty cheeses in a dish or two, having a more seasonal menu, etc would totally improve the experience. \n\nThe \"stuff\" they sell is also a bit unrelated, a bit more sophisticated than a Spencer's or perhaps Urban Outfitter's table of funny junk and coffee table stuff. I half-expect to see a bobble-head Jesus next time I go in. Everything plays to a niche. It seems theirs is yuppie parents who revel in the novel aspect of wooden toys from France, and paying full-price for hardcover books for their toddlers.  \n\nI was excited about the Honeysuckle soap they had out the first few times I went in, but I falsely assumed they restocked stuff like that, thus missed out. It was actually the only reason I dragged my friend in the last time. At 10+ dollars, perhaps it was a blessing that it really is nothing like a grocer at all.\n\nMy friend also pointed out that the breads would be really interesting/a possible future purchase if they were not stored in open air baskets next to the food pickup area.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_FKarclmeSODZdORt3IWAw", "review_id": "_HYg7dokd_F9AyN0gN0aKQ", "text": "We always love this place - the food is consistently great (my favorite is breakfast here - Croque Madame sandwich is awesome), the people are all pretty and fun to watch, and the merchandise is interesting and ever changing. \n\nI will say that that ordering and finding a place to sit are sometimes a cluster and who needs the extra stress around breakfast-time?  Because of the popularity, this place is sometimes slammed...a good problem to have probably.  (Don't get me started on the parking situation...).\n\nOverall though, it is always worth the effort.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8K-MwDsF42xin_zPbKcZFg", "review_id": "m92Tt8gX9pQRAR7Ix-It8w", "text": "This is a cool little place, only food i have tried is the pizza and was very good. some neat stuff in the market area.\n \nwas very cramped, long lines and was a pain to get seated. not to mention parking was slim and none. \n\nits one of those places was glad to check out once but thats about it for me.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "F9T6m1YdRFreyKDufcyoOQ", "review_id": "KbAeU6CaoN5OQ-zFEn5aIQ", "text": "Any place that makes a BLT with avocado is tops in my book because bacon and avocado might possibly be my favorite two food groups. (Yes, they are their own food group.)\n\nBeyond that this place is super charming. I loved everything about it. From the novelty candies to the delicious dessert case to the kitschy toys to the kitchen items. I actually thought this place was initially called \"La Garage\" because it was such a mish-mash of cool stuff.\n\nI imagine if I lived in Phoenix I'd be here quite often.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "6WJHk3E4PLt0-EXakw5Kdw", "review_id": "fUPO-ybyOJuRCQoVJO__-g", "text": "My friend Kelly and I met at LGO last night for dinner.  I've heard of their wonderous pizza, and was excited to try.  I had the feeling that I was going to be traipsing into another restaurant haunted by the annoying hipster/emo crowd.  And I was right.  I saw a 45+ year old woman carrying a metal lunchbox purse.  Need I say more?  Good people watching, but stay and eat while you gawk!\n\nOk, first of all, if you haven't tried the sangria, you really should.  It was light and very refreshing.  They have white sangria in the summer and red in the winter-ish months.\n\nWe started with the shrimp ceviche, which was a delight to the senses -- reminded me of the Moroccan gazpacho from Pita Jungle -- but just a CRAPLOAD more expensive -- $13.  It's served with hot sauce (which really made this a killer) and tortilla chips.  \n\nFor dinner Kelly and I split their pizza special -- it had heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, fresh mozzerella with a balsmaic reduction.  Pretty much a caprezze salad on pizza.  It was HEAVENLY.  \n\nThe service was pretty solid -- just maybe not as attentive as I'd like.  \n\nI agree with some of the other posters that the parking sitch can be a little tenuous.  It's a tiny parking lot, with tons of people trying to get in, so be warned.\n\nThe grocery was absolutely charming, but rather overpriced.  If you love funky candles, this would be a great place to look -- tons of choices, but again, they're a little pricey.\n\nAll in all, this would be an ideal place to take friends or family that are visiting.  LGO is just the kind of place you WISH you had in every neighborhood!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "SbM_nNm7KyjEDiBPReGJxw", "review_id": "dL4zHoNhT-HW_Z-yAOZXmg", "text": "WOW!\n\nWhile it is a bit chaotic, and my order took about 20 minutes (they gave me 2 free breakfasts for the wait), their breakfast was the BOMB!!!\n\nI had a large coffee (delicious Viennese blend) and the Croque Madame.\n\nUn-freakin-believable! They threw some grilled tomatoes into the mix of this fantastic dish. The ingredients tasted fresh, and the toast stayed crisp (soggy bread with a crooque madame suck). I had a couple of bites of my wife's commuter sandwich (scrambled eggs, bacon, tomatoes on fresh baked English Muffins) which was also delicious!\n\nAgain, if I ever find myself in the desert again, I'll hit this up each and every morning for wakey-wakey, eggs and bakey!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D0STkWuN5jd_fCA2sjMqPw", "review_id": "IC7FiNuRmCX6PR4PIFEOIw", "text": "Cool neighborhood grocery store.  The have more of the specialty items... it's not like you can get everything here.  They do have a good Sandwich bar and also make great pizza's and salads at the restaurant end of the store.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bXJ9U9e_zn8K1xKwqTArzw", "review_id": "a3Q6roX3ZnYJDkzGgzt_jQ", "text": "My favorite item is the blackberry bran muffin, it's Amazing. Weekends it can be fierce, parking, waiting in line, and then on top of that seating is like musical chairs. But other then that it's definately worth it. Wish I lived closer because i would be there everyday.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CiqJSbpey1UZQuHLJWuQjQ", "review_id": "HwcoeC6ll1lAQvsHyHEpxQ", "text": "I work close to La Grande and yes it is very convenient however I have given up on going inside just because no matter what I feel like I am in the way and no I am never going to find a seat.  \n\nYay breakfast until 5\nBoo burnt coffee", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "pFdDhXs8-a07NwX4L506BQ", "text": "It is REALLY hard to rate La Grande Orange because there are so many amazing things about it, but it is so hard to find parking.\n\nPros\nThe food is really, really amazing\nThey have an awesome selection of things you wont see day to day\nThey have really tasty coffee drinks\nIndoor and Outdoor seating\n\nCons\nThe parking is really really rough\nThey are pricey\nYou have to wait in some pretty long lines\n\nTry the commuter with avacado. It's amazing. Also, they have excellent chai.. and their english muffins are TO DIE FOR.\n\nIf you live in the area and can walk there, you are set. I used to live a half mile away and would take a walk there for breakfast. The absolute best way to start your day, IMO.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "g9Lx2D4fYM4Ld2uMO41HTg", "review_id": "DB1pHbFV8zXFPqRIKRSF2w", "text": "Ok, let me first start by saying that this place is truly a gem. The pizza's are absolutely delicious and the service was so Friendly!!! Yes it deserves the emphasis of the capital \"F\"! I had the Roasted Corn Pizza, which was so good, it had roasted corn (obviously) goat cheese, roasted tomatoes, and Fresh basil. It was truly divine! The two other people I was with had sandwiches, they too declared satisfaction...The boutique style market is very quaint, but did seem spendy so I avoided it...The dessert's looked beautiful, but I did not buy...Visually they looked dreamy....The iced tea did have free refills which was also a positive (considering the $2 price tag)...so here is the reason it only got four starts....the parking lot is absolutely horrifying there are 20 spots (maybe)!!! And to be honest $13 for a relatively small pizza is a lot IMO...the sandwiches were also pricy...but of a once in a while visit I think I could justify it.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "YavFbDG7DUOTXJBLxpq97A", "review_id": "GQ03oKwjgWOHKPEbNoZ21g", "text": "LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this place.\n\nExcellent food, superior iced tea and a fabulous environment.\n\nThe only problem .... is the parking. It is next to impossible! Usually I just valet but sometimes I am lucky to find a spot (depending on what time of day and what day of the week it is!)\n\nI highly recommend the Cubano sandwich, the Padre pizza and their iced tea (w/ an orange and one Equal, mmm, it's delish.)\n\nAnd if you have to wait in line for 10-15 mins, trust me.. it's worth it!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 12, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "ARe8Nr_YehB2ubsGJhZ-hg", "review_id": "3RozE0NvatkYWh4iL8d-0Q", "text": "I've been to La Grande Orange (or LGO as Gabi seems to refer to it) more times than any other business in Phoenix! I even ate here twice yesterday and have to admit I'm thinking about going back before I leave town today!  I've learned that La Grande does more than make a mean sandwich- they also have some of the best yogurt/granola I've ever had and have decent sushi for being a grocery (I recommend the spicy tuna).\n\nBut my favorite part of LGO- the curbside checkout! We called to place our order, pulled up, and a lovely gentleman brought the food to our car.  Now, that's good service! I need that in Chicago to get me thru the winter!!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "5wN78N4K0a39C-uPzPmxDw", "review_id": "7osE2o44lxFov32ZPgPkgg", "text": "I don't leave Downtown often (read: ever) because there isn't much I can't find between 19th Ave & 16th St.\n\nHowever, there are a few notable exceptions, one being the Commuter sandwich. Sometimes I wake up thinking about it, and my only option to clear my mind is to find the quickest way to Arcadia.\n\nFluffy scrambled eggs, tomato, mayo & filling of choice (I generally opt for the bacon or avocado) on a huge, warm, homemade English muffin. t is simple.. yet exquisite to my taste buds. I usually get a Tammie Coe cupcake to go for later consumption, but today I got a Halloween-themed chocolate & orange cupcake from the LGO Bake Shop, and it was one of the best cupcakes I've ever had..& I've had a lot of cupcakes in my day.\n\nThere is always a line but unless you're in a hurry it's not so bad since there is so much to look at while waiting. There are always new, random knickknacks and cute greeting cards. Today I checked out a cell phone holder that hoists your phone while it charges.. interesting.. The shop tends to be pretty pricey, but I guess that doesn't bother me so much since I keep going back.\nI really do hate trying to park though.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EVN484M7GZxhVpp61JgQBA", "review_id": "hKPgRWpgna36-7QGDJBF_w", "text": "No trip to Phoenix is complete without at least one visit to LGO.  The Spanish Latte is now the Havana Latte, but I'm protesting and still ordering the Spanish...just to show them that I've been around since the beginning.  I'm an ol' time LGO'er.  \n\nThe menu has been expanded a little and I'm ok with that.  Service seems to have picked up a little in the speed department, which is good.  \n\nI'll probably be back one more time before I head to the airport back to Chicago.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RknsoxpICgtuuv46uaTpyw", "review_id": "DdeLB3snAlRh2qtZVss9LQ", "text": "My wife and I visited LGO a while back and we were both impressed and enjoyed our meal. The WINGS were by far the best I have ever tasted. Our pizza was great, we had the pepperoni and ricotta. It does get kinda crowded and chaotic on weekend nights. The grocery store in pretty cool but didn't buy anything. Like a previous review, it did feel like a upscale Cracker Barrel. All around a great place to eat. Also, Take a camera so you can take pictures of all the lame hipster clowns that try to make it all about them. They are the only downside to LGO.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "GUrPmYze-oF6NFDJusiSNw", "review_id": "8rvUmVFzGvw7jL1lBWNVjg", "text": "Wow, this place was fresh, tasty, and reasonably priced -- a great trifecta! Add in fast, and you've got a winner. Right after my arrival into PHX, Gabi K. brought me here, one of her favorite places for lunch.  I knew she had good taste!\n\nI grabbed an avocado BLT, and I couldn't even believe how generous they were with the bacon -- there must have been 6-8 slices piled onto that sandwich, and it was just the right crispness. Bacon is to credit and blame for my fall from 12 years of vegetarianism, so this much bacon still feels truly indulgent! \n\nThey have a great assortment of salads, sushi, and beverages.  They also have loads of specialty foods, including jams and spreads, as well as some gift items. On the gift side of things, I admired some cool and colorful re-purposed magazines that were made into decorative vessels. \n\nIt really seemed like a wonderful one-stop place to have in the neighborhood. I like the idea of being able to pick up a quality sandwich, some groceries, and a present for someone, all at once!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ToIcMshsBV7T63EAq59Sog", "review_id": "fIxV9utm4Khnu4zSg4EAsA", "text": "Boutique market, prepared foods to go, bottle shop, breakfast stop, pizza/sushi sit down dinner, sandwich shop - Well, which is it? It's all of these and more.\n\nI've been to LGO at least 50 times and loved every different visit. \n\nI'll have their home made granola, yogurt & fruit, before I run into work. The granola is amazing tasty fresh.\n\nThe grilled tuna and turkey sandwiches are really good, always with a side of sliced fresh fruit.\n\nThe vibe is high energy, comfortable. This staff is very well managed & efficient, everyone seems to be self directed and team oriented,  in keeping this place running like clock work. The workers have a healthy/casual glow which seems to mirror clientele - all makes for great people watching.\n\nEvery time I'm in, they have unique items to shop for,  fun packaging & vivid colors.\n\nReally like the music mix, which is an LGO private collection. You're not going to hear this selection anywhere else.\n\nAlways a top stop, when I visit Phoenix.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cEIeuU0-4fX0Y4qCUW3PwQ", "review_id": "jeQiEHopO_j3Rs3AcRzOCQ", "text": "There is a reason this place is a Phoenix foodie institution...simple fare and baked goods done to perfection is a cool, artsy setting. everything is fresh and flavorful and it is fun to browse the market while waiting. Absolutely charming.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ClvLkgSq1NrWBMBDVPdT7Q", "review_id": "EIienv78AMdoaNUTuiTcEg", "text": "Yeah, I know that everyone has wrote a review about this place\n\nIt took me a while to get up to try this quaint little gem out, but it was well worth the wait. I went up on Sunday afternoon (12/1/08) for brunch with my friend Jamie. Both of us we pleasantly surprised on the nice little location on the corner and little picnic style table outside. \n\nFirst we walked around and looked at all the specialty items that were scattered around the store. Being a wine enthusiast, I got to see some interesting wines sitting in their beautiful wine racks. \n\nFor how busy it was in there, it only took us 2 minutes to order, because of their employees to help guide you though. Both of us ordered delicious egg sandwiches on english muffins. Having choices of different topping I went with avocado, sausage, tomato, and cheese. With Jamie doing the similar, but with bacon. (There was a jealously generous amount of it too!) \n\nWhile we waited for the sandwiches, we got coffees from their espresso bar, and walked around the shop some more. After grabbing the sandwiches and taking them outside to share a picnic table with some strangers, we devoured our orders and sipped out coffees. \n\nI was very impressed with the style and uniqueness of this quaint little gem.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RAWy3YCE-jwfyuGvwzUaqQ", "review_id": "qgKz1lzF2Xtx9wKsX7mNhg", "text": "La Grande Orange is my second home. You will find me here most weeekdays with my laptop enjoying the free WIFI and some yummy food. This place tends to confuse people, so here is the deal. La Grande Orange is owned by the ever so easy on the eyes Craig DeMarco. He also owns Postino Wine Cafe (2 locations), La Grande Orange Pizzeria and Radio Milano in the valley in addition to a few in California.\n\nFirst of all the Grocery or LGO is not really a Grocery. It is a self-serve restaurant featuring Breakfast and Lunch all day. In addition they sell lots of Wine, Specialty Grocery items and lots of stuff you never knew you needed. Once you get your food you may sit outside or at the few inside tables or you may also sit in the Pizzeria side till 4pm. This is where it gets fuzzy. On Fridays you can also order Pizza in the Grocery starting at noon  and eat it in the Pizzeria until 4pm. At 4pm they start full service and then you have to be seated and are waited on. Confusing to newbies, but it works. \n\nThis place is full of regulars. Mostly business types, Self Employed or others than can take a 2-3 hour lunch. They have WIFI and so people come and get some work done while having a bite and there are always several tables with casual meetings or get togethers. It is a comfortable inviting place once you know the drill. My only beef is they don't serve Breakfast Alcoholic drinks like Bloody Marys or Mimosas, but I would never leave if they did, so all is well, Try their Havana Latte, Croque Madame, San Danielle Special Sandwich, any Salad... You can't go wrong here.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OpUXG69nP4YjlEZDlkdVcQ", "review_id": "xpMpCnjHATC3WzdeeL6r5A", "text": "I use to enjoy coming here, but it seems like the food has gone down hill slightly for the price.  The english muffins are great if you don't have the time/patience to make them at home, good for a quick fix.  The last time I stopped in the pastry was dried out and the coconut cupcake was partially frozen.  Also the coffee wasn't hot and the bar girl had an attitude when I asked if she had any newly brewed.  Nothing verbal just a snippy push of an airpot in my direction.  They have tried to improve service, still some mistakes on take away, ie; wrong pastries.  Parking is insane as it has been for several years. \nI think they should get rid of one of the retail displays and allow just a tad more room in front of the coffee bar.  I thought a fight would erupt one day recently when the place was packed and there was a girl waiting to get coffee and her friend asked if she was ready, she replied that if she would be if people would stop hogging the coffee bar.  I thought she was being funny and must know the guy in front of her, but by his look when he turned to look at her, I realized they weren't together.  I waited for the verbal burst of profanity, but none came and I applaud his patience with the uppity little wannabee.  I've had better, but I am here and there aren't too many other alternatives for counter service.  One suggestion for LGO, please use biodegradable take-away containers.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H0nYlvGjMA9szTaqIwTwpg", "review_id": "plCUQ5UFNQBTGjIssmCQUg", "text": "Good neighborhood sandwich place.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T_0yM-RG8I8iqbkeFuh7rg", "review_id": "4mdekyyVymk2IL6nyb-_EA", "text": "Fresh baked goods, lunch items, coffee, and fun products! Everything cool all under one roof!\n\nLoved their little LGO t-shirts, eco-friendly goods, fun kids items, specialty dog accessories, and even their signature mug was something special. I love unique stores like these that put a local stamp on their wares.\n\nAnd I love things like homemade english muffins (HUGE!) and smores scones. DELISH. The fun cakes in their window display are from the cake shop in the same shopping center. Not to mention that they are connected to the pizzeria and gelateria so it's an easy walk through to everything.\n\nLa Grande Orange is one of those cute and cool local shops that you just cannot miss!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9qB4q1s6c5AEoperHdNLxw", "review_id": "KOGa5hzAQnDz2pBmus_Bhw", "text": "La Grande Orange is one of my favorite breakfast places. I always try to make a stop here whenver I'm in the Valley. It's in a nice, quiet neighborhood with a view of Camelback Mountain. The place always seems to be packed whenever I go, but that just shows how good it is. You order at the counter and can sit in the market, the pizzeria, or outside (be warned, seating is hard to find at peak times). There are two places to get coffee, one inside the market and one in the outdoor seating area. On top of serving good food, they have a small gourmet market that sells all sorts of things related to food. I had the daybreaker the last time I was here. It is an egg white omelet with turkey and tomato-avocado salsa on top. It is really good. It has a very fresh taste to it and it feels healthy, yet satisfying. I had bacon on the side, which was excellent. It was nice and crispy, as well as full of grease, the way bacon should be. Overall, if you're looking for a great breakfast place in Phoenix, head to LGO. I have yet to eat lunch or dinner here, but I hope I can next time I'm in Phoenix.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1RJORk4w9jxxWBKzOvOptw", "review_id": "Z_ERQl5Hl3g8jW8muPFbjg", "text": "If you're looking for breakfast, I guess this place is better than going to Denny's.  Huge with the Arcadia and hipster crowd.  Emphasis should be placed on 'crowd'.  It's very cramped here in the mornings and sometimes finding a place to sit at La Grande Orange can be a 'Grande Headache'.  The breakfast is OK.  The turkey that they serve on their sandwiches does not seem to be of high quality to me.  However, one thing it is high in is sodium.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "1RJORk4w9jxxWBKzOvOptw", "review_id": "_34cyLQpCv-kMEgS0jSwvw", "text": "I went there again for breakfast recently and I'm afraid that I must downgrade my rating.  We were in line to order and only had two people ahead of us, one of the LGO girls approached us and recommended that we go outside and place our order with the barrista (AKA coffee lady) because it would be 'faster'.  So we did and ended up waiting for another almost 10 mins just to place our order.  Maybe she meant it would piss me off 'faster'.  \n\nThe breakfast I received was barely room temperature.  The eggs were supposed to be accompanied with avocado which (technically) I suppose they were, however, I assumed that this meant more than 3 dice sized pieces of avocado.  I felt like Gulliver; was I growing or was my food just getting smaller?  \n\nI asked one of the girls who work at LGO if the three ultra-mini cubes of avocado was considered to be a normal portion, she just looked at me like she was coming down off a pot binge and said she wasn't sure and that if I was 'OK with it', I should just go ahead and eat it.  Duh...ya think?  I'm thinking she didn't quite make the cut when they were recruiting at NASA.   Then I went to the guy at the pizza oven and showed him my mini food and he just laughed out loud and asked someone to throw some more avocado on my plate.  Anyway, I finally ate my now almost cold and fairly flavorless breakfast and must say that LGO seems to be resting on its laurels.  The food quality is just so-so.  \n\nI think this place is just another case of the 'Emperor's New Clothes' with people thinking 'Everybody else is in orgasmic rapture over this place, I guess that means that I should be too'.  Well, I'm here to say that the emperor is buck naked.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gj_398oemu73V9DEFSYZjg", "review_id": "9I8ZmSGzYZOOOyxJNYAOyQ", "text": "the food was really good but the flow of traffic in that place is stupid. I am not a big fan of the LA wannabes either, it's a place to eat so knock it off.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "I01EeNgRX-bqd0tbfL44vQ", "review_id": "lhcznu2YzFdq5yHLu6MKdA", "text": "Great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It's super busy on the weekends so be prepared to wait in long lines in the restaurant as well as outside in the parking area. They serve up pizzas, gourmet salads, gourmet sandwiches, breakfast sandwiches, freshly squeezed juices and all sorts of other things, all made to order. You order everything upfront at the counter and then pick it up once its made. Good luck with finding a table in their huge dining area...so if you want to experience the la grande orange cafe then go early or after the lunch rush.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "HOleI3jz1MLNUJ6cc1x0Pw", "review_id": "MCHd8Aij9sJD1zkRbK4AFw", "text": "I agree that La Grande Orange is overly corporate. I also agree that the parking sucks. Hell--if you have a complaint about La Grande Orange, I probably agree with it. If I didn't work just a mile away, I probably would never make the trek to this place. \n\nHowever, I'd still probably give \"LGO\" three stars for two reasons: \n\n1. The sandwiches - all that I've tried are solidly good and not too expensive given similarly priced sandwiches elsewhere in the area\n2. The great selection of artisan products and unique gifts - back in December, I found some amazing stuff over lunch to give to some of my friends and family for Christmas\n\nIf you are any of the following I'd recommend checking LGO out:\n\n-Coming in from out of town and looking for a breakfast or lunch spot that's more of a destination\n-A local resident that wants a place to hang out on a lazy weekend morning\n-Someone who works nearby and has the opportunity to take a leisurely lunch\n\n If not, skip the drive and look for a local place that isn't as overhyped or crowded.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AQxlX8bOQiSDwvlrHThnMg", "review_id": "F9SnyQ-Zrvc6V_TUliPdjw", "text": "So.... I have been here many, many times and agree that peak hours might not be the time to come if you are in a hurry or don't want to stalk someone to find a table, but it is the perfect place to come if you come during off hours or want to people watch.  I would have to say that the French Pancakes w/fruit and creme fraiche and organic coffee are my staple.  My main complaint was by the time I pick up my food and get settled at my table, they were cold or warm at best.  \n\nMy bf came in from North Carolina for a visit and she wanted to revisit her fave bfast spot so we made it up to LGO around 9:30 on a Monday.  To my pleasant surprise they had changed their plasti-ware/plate service to the real thing!  Oh... how I love an unexpected surprise especially of the non-plastic nature.  We ordered French Pancakes, Croque Madame, Pumpkin/choco muffin, Almond croissant and coffee.  All yummy and perfectly hot for our dining pleasure.  \n\nAs always, browsing through their supply of fun and funky stuff in the \"maybe I can't live without this trinket\" section leaves you wanting to buy that special something for yourself.  I wonder if I can ever get past this evil LGO marketing technique.\n\nSo.... come in and enjoy during off hours and miss the table stalking and parking nightmare.  It is definitely a good value and good food.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "JrX0Q8ZiJxyinvlAGlfrQQ", "text": "What can I add this place rocks for so many reasons...\n\nIf you are a vegetarian get the Zuni burrito (whole wheat tortilla filled with tofu \"chorizo\", corn, spinach, egg and served with salsa) it is delicious!\n\nThe French pancakes w/ honey, fresh fruit and cr\u00e8me fra\u00eeche are fantastic (think crepes)!\n\nOrder at the coffee counter, it will save you a ton of time.\n\nSipping a latte and people watching absolutely rules here.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "iEjUBBSkVQ6Ijo-m6b3Kxw", "review_id": "tJFgPozqt3hVLFcBvfTX0Q", "text": "I have dined here a couple times.. I first took my wife there in late November for a birthday lunch after a trip the Phx Art Museum. I had stopped by there previously to pick-up some of the coconut cupcakes made by Tammy Coe also located in the same center.. Anyways, I tried the BLT with avocado and some fresh fruit. Very good, bacon is crispy and the sourdough is great.. \n\nIf your looking for a good small wine selection, check it out. I like they have some hard to find Shiraz which normally retail for $20-$30 bux elsewhere!\n\nThe cupcakes are all very good.. I like the red velvet and the coconut..", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 7, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "444EISed48RZvML04iXfXA", "text": "I'm updating my review because I had the pizza for the first time...\n\nOH\nMY \nGOD ....\n\nGenerally I try and stay away from :hype: items, but their pizza is KILLER. Like, just the cheese... was AH-MAY-ZINGGGG!!!\n\nAlso, the iced tea is so freaking good. I love that they put oranges in it, and you can actually get the loose leaf tea they use while you are shopping! \n\nOn a Sunday evening, the place was busy but I was able to find parking and they were taking orders at three different counters, so it was much more efficient than usual :)", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3am2PwtajoR3LIlP7XZtbA", "review_id": "TmPeWfU7ajUjfWqvL0W5aw", "text": "I'm lucky cause LGO is in my neighborhood. This little spot has the best ready-made sushi rolls around and the atmosphere is unmatched -- great energy with a mish-mash of different kinds of people. LGO attracts everyone and for good reason -- they've got a great selection of sandwiches, pizzas, desserts, and beverages at reasonable prices coupled with a laid-back vibe that you just can't find just anywhere else in the city.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ybDMkgFzWdz_402XQSHclA", "review_id": "yBZI_641b3C5JkmdtAdvQQ", "text": "There's nothing not to love...\n\nIt's rare to find a place that's so unusual in the middle of Phoenix. \n\nEverything is good and they have these french pancakes that I can't resist getting each time I go. That's a problem because their pizza is so good... So now I figure I'll still get the french pancakes and take a pizza home for dinner.\n\nI just like the whole atmosphere. Very city like with tight cramped rows of grocery items and gifts along with tables scattered about to sit and enjoy the weather. \n\nSandwiches, Breakfast, Pizza and don't forget the most beautiful decorated cakes I've ever seen. I have yet to try them because they appear dangerous to my thighs.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "N1Q6HiZvnZHjNU712Gymqw", "review_id": "2B31VZFFQ2jORLDW6fjwaw", "text": "Too much hype about this place, really.  The menu is creative and it has a good concept but I think they are resting on their laurels.  We had the Orange Fennel Salad and the Margarita Pizza.  The salad was fresh and heavily dressed, good stuff.  The pizza was some of the worst I've had.  Very arrogant and unappreciative staff, except for the busboy/waiter that they bossed around, he was nice.\n\nOne note, I had heard that Phx can be a pretty vapid place, full of plastic people who are out of touch with reality.  Living in Tempe and spending time in downtown Phx, I had no contact with this side of Phx really.  Enter Le Grande Orange.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2eVF68QkqhjPBFYI_4ErLA", "review_id": "kUwYy7Qtci407Wlk3-H6yQ", "text": "My wife and I usually go to LGO at about 4:00PM on weekdays, when most of the ridiculous \"see and be seen\" crowd is gone.  The Commuter Sandwich is good, as is the Cubano.  Luckily, we live close enough to walk...Parking here is tough, I would imagine.  Although it is called a \"Grocery\", I think \"gift shop\" would be more appropriate.  They do have a decent cheese display, although overpriced.  Just don't arrive here thinking that you'll be able to buy actual ingredients for everyday cooking.  If you can walk here, it's pretty good.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "49UVlMwjYXZA7OEvApzwnA", "review_id": "m34RVG1W0KcU71fqEAh8fw", "text": "This has to be one of my favorite breakfast places near Tempe. Although it is a little frustrating when it is super busy(which is majority of the time) it is well worth it. And for a college student, it a little out of budget so I only go here when the parents visit or to treat myself! \n\nI am obsessed with the chocolate pumpkin muffins. \nMy only thing is I feel like I see people that have ordered really cool dishes yet I never see them on the menu? Am I missing something? \nGreat food, entertaining atmosphere, couldn't ask for more", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 6, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "hFtlFksrcLaWHGPNa6SmeA", "review_id": "VyhbdcK0K-MspJFvKl094g", "text": "i am begining to think they don't sell anything short of amazing.\n\nfrench pancakes- stellar\nturkey stacked sandwhich- stellar\nchoco pudding- beyond stellar\n\nthey even have curb side which i love when i swing by during my lunch break.  \n\ni just love this place!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GnZWh25MyJD1d5FMKl3QmA", "review_id": "CgNa8y915dtCNJsZo-3Ftg", "text": "Breakfast is my favorite at LGO, especially very early when there is still seating and parking. This morning reading my paper over poached eggs, I realized the crowd is starting to wear on me - some guy at the next table was loudly pontificating about \" and then Senator So-And-So told me...\", while the hard body bikers glided past, and a couple of Angelina Jolie clones with tousled just-out-of-bed hair, pucci-style (or real?) sundresses slinked in...if you look like like me in the morning (a poor schlump lucky to get her shirt on right side out - maybe), definitely gird your self-esteem before braving the LGO morning crowd. \nOk, I still love the food, the outdoor seating, and the cool knickknacks; so being rather thick skinned about my schlumpiness, I continue to go. But jeez I'm gonna puke if I hear any more Senator So-and-So conversations.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "tLsAIKGmjfZMrR0ckn-O6g", "review_id": "gNgnZSJ6gEb0v6HsGb7iBw", "text": "This place is just as pretentious and uncomfortable as any uncomfortable and pretentious place I have ever had the displeasure of wasting my time and money. \nThe food was boring, the service was unfriendly and almost non existent, parking was lousy, the food is overpriced, and the ambiance, if any, was drowned out by the incessant blaring music. \nThis is the typical place where people with lap tops sit around discussing their greatest business and work ventures making sure everybody around them is, of course, aware how great they are and how cool they are. \nI don't recommend this place to any body that actually knows what good food is, what good ambiance is, and what good service is.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HFIuj45MwNx-cJkTamazSQ", "review_id": "UTF9t0GXxpeC4A1C9WrxaQ", "text": "I wish they could make me personal breakfast every morning !! The french pancakes are soo soo good. \n\nThe pizza I didn't really like that much. The crust turned me off.\n\nStick with the breakfast food!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CHLpcssTU78uh6YzrSFcJg", "review_id": "-aIpueuurddKbLMiZhrO0A", "text": "Its one of these places, where everybody tells you how cool it is and how good the food is. But the food is average, quite often cold (as calling the client names is very inefficient) and the food is far away from the supposedly organic/healthy image this place has.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Um8eFxZBCxCR4FNGO0DeEA", "review_id": "0oPz-IKgWLvRUxx6nNXykg", "text": "I enjoyed frequenting La Grande Orange when I lived right up the street. Now that I live further away, I find myself very uninterested in making a special trip for it. It has little to do with the food - although they've gotten my husband's \"well-done poached eggs\" order wrong 9 out of 10 times - and more to do with, well, everything else. \n\nThe parking situation is beyond ridiculous. The seating situation is the same. They play groovy tunes, but need to dial back the volume. Great wine selection, but you can't drink it there (unless you're in the pizza side at night, I think). \n\nThey used to have more specialty food items in the grocery section and fewer chochkies. I love the chopped turkey salad, but last time I got it - a few months ago - it was missing some key ingredients. I felt cheated, quite frankly.\n\nThe best reason to visit is the Tammy Coe baked goods. If you see bread pudding under the counter, buy it immediately and hoard as many as you can - it is heaven in a takeout bucket. That would make me want to make a special trip!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "yyvwMoMifs1p1cp9B68XIQ", "review_id": "HIVnXQ9DFS6NJMnhVdbgVg", "text": "Ooo yes, me likey.\n\nAfter a super long flight and arriving in hot and steamy Phoenix, Gabi whisked me away to La Grande Orange Grocery, and I must say her decision was spot on. I had no idea what to order from their expansive menu (I never know whether to order breakfast food or lunch food at places like this!) but once I saw a croque madame it became the only option. \n\nThings were bustling around this cute little spot, selling various wares to whoever might really feel the need for a cute whisk or a new card game. I witnessed a woman making fresh grapefruit juice, and despite not liking grapefruit I was tempted to order some for myself. I was quite pleased with my sandwich, secretly happy it was lighter than some of the other croque madames of my past; slathered in various types of sauce and piled high with meat and cheese. No, this portion was perfection: filling and certainly sinful without being over the top.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YtQrTWLD5beIe0zABNLP2w", "review_id": "B1i24VrJQ-dhzwwDkVqY3g", "text": "One of my favorite places to grab a quick bit, a delicious dessert, or something fun from the the store!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KICFDhBX25ruK_iW6gLgTA", "review_id": "QPHpfg0JAGkjGTVg0ZlSaA", "text": "I've been in the valley for 3 years - the social vacuum that is Chandler, to be exact. Because to get anywhere cool other than Downtown Chandler takes google-mapping and planning for drive-time and checking for construction on the 101, 60, 202, I rarely leave my 'hood. Sad. I know.\n\nI kept hearing about LGO from friends, coworkers and others who've apparently always dealt with driving everywhere and don't see this as a major pain in the ass. Poor souls just haven't lived where walking and public transportation are all you really need, and everything awesome is just a short walk or train ride away. My god, I miss NYC... but I digress.\n\nLGO.\n\nMy friend Monika and I planned to meet for breakfast at The Farm at South Mountain (yet another place to which I hadn't taken a \"road trip\" in these 3 years). When we got there, it was closed for summer. Oops. Guess we should've checked. Standing in the parking lot across the street, stomachs rumbling, beautiful morning... She says, \"Oh, how about La Grande Orange? I know you haven't been there, and you'll like it.\"\n\nMonika is a non-local local and knows everything about everywhere. She is one of the people who has most influenced my decisions on which places I've decided to go check out and she's always spot on with her recommendations. So LGO it was. She already had me out, and I had a full tank of gas. Let's drive. \n\nAnd drive we did (well, more than I like to, or am used to, but truly it was maybe 15-20 minutes from The Farm when all was said and done, on a Friday morning, after 8AM).\n\nWas it worth it? The food (at least this time around), not so much, but the overall experience, definitely.  The breakfast I ordered wasn't \"oh-my-god-the-best-egg-white-omelet-i've-ever-had\" but it was good. It was also the first egg white omelet I ever get that is not covered in oil, isn't huge, and isn't overstuffed. It was a normal portion, for a normal person, with an average appetite. It's called the Daybreaker: egg whites (they come like that, it isn't an extra $1.50 like it is at some places), turkey, and a tomato-avocado salsa. \n\nI tend to order healthier breakfasts, though I always fantasize about the pancakes or waffles. If I can share those with someone, then I'm game, but I know Monika and I both tend to sit on the \"healthy\" side of things, so I didn't even suggest it. She ordered eggs, toast and jam. Pretty simple breakfast, but again, very normal sized portions, nothing looked shiny with oil. \n\nI know you all were probably hoping I'd dish out rave reviews about something else, like the pastries in the case, or their breads... I promise  I'll return, and I will indulge in something other than egg whites, in the name of Yelping.  But truly, my fairly-priced Daybreaker omelet was good - not great. The tomato-avocado salsa truly gave it that \"mmm\".\n\nI also noticed on the sandwich menu that they have a Cuban sandwich, aptly named Cubano. Not so sure it'll taste authentic, but I'm not a Cuban food snob, and if some non-Cubans are giving it an honest try, even putting their own spin on it, I'll try it. And I'll probably love it (or at least like it a lot). You can't go wrong with a Cuban sandwich, especially one whose special spin is Gruyere cheese and spicy brown mustard. I'll let you know. Promise. \n\nThey have sushi (which I won't eat, ever, anywhere, any kind), salads, and some other breakfasts - egg dishes, yogurt/granola, oatmeal, burrito, etc. Nothing that really calls to me. So I'll likely just return for the Cuban sandwich and pastries.\n\nIt wasn't really the food that was good about this place. More than the food, I just loved the environment. Yes, there were people having conversations on a phone or with another person. People on laptops. Some tourists. So what? Live and let live, you know? \n\nWe spent 15 minutes eating and then 2 hours perusing the shop/market. They've got some unusual items, gourmet/specialty candy, ingredients, mixes and other foods, some really neat gifts for people and pets and some awesome art. Not sure how often or what kind of variety they carry. When I went they had these really interesting vases, one-of-a-kind, with things written on them. They were funny, or twisted (or both), and totally thought-provoking. The artist is Kaelyn Loes. I may pick up one or two for some good friends who I know appreciate \"word art.\"\n\nAs for parking - it sucks, but we got lucky. The parking lot is across the street and tiny, and I can see this being a problem. In fact, others' reviews mention that too. I read somewhere that the designer for LGO did this on purpose to encourage foot traffic and make this place a \"community\" gathering spot for the area locals, so I appreciate the concept. and you won't find me bitching about the parking situation. \n\nFinal word? If you live in the valley, go at least once. It's not like any of the boring, personality-lacking chain places at every strip mall. A diversion from the predictable crap on every corner in suburbia.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 9, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "gbu1o5d7SXJ9mQl7_Nzmbw", "text": "Seeing that my last review was in December 2007, I figure it's about time that I write a quick update!  I'm still a huge fan of LGO... as a matter of fact, I'm still a regular!  Mostly I go for breakfast and lunch.  I've never been disappointed with my order there.  My latest favorite item is the commuter sandwich on a whole wheat tortilla.  I get it with egg whites and avocado and it is delicious!\n\nI love the iced tea, and I also love the fun retail items on sale at LGO.  \n\nIt's best to go during non-prime hours so you don't have to fight the crowds or the parking situation...\n\nI am a forever fan of LGO - I cannot get enough!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "THN1gW3GtetokJZaQ_J0Tg", "review_id": "ttitkxksPLplwpw3ChavDQ", "text": "I would agree that the food and pastries here are above average, but when I walk into a small, crowded, noisy place and don't know where to go for a simple beverage and no employee seems to notice my perplexity or to care, I come away feeling the place is pretentious, snobby, confusing and out of my league. Which is too bad, because it's right in my neighborhood. I sense that if you're a regular here, then probably you feel welcome and the employees chat you up all time. But not all of us can afford to be regulars here. This is at least the third time that La Grande Orange's uppity ambience has annoyed me, so I don't feel guilty about the poor review.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cyXlOAGH4tTOvMm1chXrTg", "review_id": "WIcqivfzW3anidXzTOBZQQ", "text": "This review is for the food only.  If you care about parking and what kind of extras they sell that aren't food related you'll have to check out another review.\n\nI love LGO.  The food is absolutely top notch and I love how the menu has both traditional fare and a few things you've never heard of like their Venice Beach Burrito which is filled with scrambled eggs, tofu chorizo, spinach, and other goodies.  It comes with a side of salsa which also fantastic.  I eat breakfast here all the time and I have never been disappointed.  Also, if you're in a hurry grab one of their pre-made granola/yogurt/fruit parfaits, Yum!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "esomNneHvsEv91MmraM5ug", "review_id": "cHw0mHnjsgp9MlmT7R6ULw", "text": "Okay, so it's not their fault that the parking sucks like no other....it makes me feel like I'm back in L.A. though!\nThe atmosphere here is fun. It's noisy, it is great for people watching and there are a lot to see (and, if you're like me, BUY)\nThe staff always seems to be smiling, and are helpful when asked, BUT this will never be the Nordstrom of restaurants.\nSo here are the things you have to try! They are WONDERFUL!\nMia's French Pancakes\nCroque Madam\nCommuter Sandwich (either with avacado or salmon, both are great)\nJersey Girl Omelete\nThe Cubano Sandwich\nThe Rueben\nGuacamole BLT\nI forget the name, but its either a Spanish or a Mexican Latte is wonderful!\n\nI also love the little pickle slices  they serve!! So good!\nThe Tammy Coe cakes are so good too! I love the designs! very creative use of fondant!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pOl0ZOiPXxYX5OVtc8WY2g", "review_id": "eM7AZUVp8SeQdZagS24xFQ", "text": "Get the English Muffin!  Freshly baked and amazing!  Get anything with an English Muffin and you'll be happy.  If you happen to be allergic to wheat or gluten, don't get it- it will make you feel bad.  Get something else instead.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PChW70fcOcV4IYgiwomYqg", "review_id": "0kkReRLkRG0KvoNUHK1V1w", "text": "I went in here while waiting for my reservation at the pizzeria. I ended up buying 2 bottles of wine and a $40.00 dollar dog  collar! The wine was less expensive! This is a very cute high end grocery and the desserts are so good I almost dropped dead! The peanut butter pie is to die! The parking sucks but you can valet if needed! I have never had bad service and I am not a high end kinda of person. I am from Indiana for Gods sakes! I have had always respectful and polite service!  I like this grocery, its cute and Phoenix needs this place!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KGQu1on15VSK27U0oGtefg", "review_id": "dLrD7t_jiCCPvyZQsCYLqQ", "text": "La Grande Orange---La Confusing. When I walked in I felt totally disoriented trying to figure out where I was supposed to go. It was nice I met someone here who had been before. He showed me the ropes. \n\nOrdered the San Danielle Sandwich - simple grilled type of sandwich. Nothing spectacular, but was satisfying for the most part. The outside, which was most likely sprayed with the butter crap was way toooooo salty for my tastes.  The people were pretty nice, a nice play to sit and have a conversation.\n\nI guess that's all I have to say about it. Wish I had more passion for the place....", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "sALB8-F04S9VcZMF_GkGUA", "review_id": "lAWGCChRVPmbjFM_gUPA5A", "text": "I only love this place for getting together on lazy sundays with my girls! Im NOT crazy about the atmosphere nor counter service.. The breakfast/brunch choices are good..Im always into the poached eggs with proscuitto on english muffin.. we always get coffee and chase it with a bottle of good wine! WHICH, you can buy in the store and they will open / cork it for you.. but NOT serve you...which is fine! Ive had the Sonoma Salad.. Im not into that its in the refrigerator there as 'premade'.. but good for the grab/go.. Im just into 'fresh built'.. :-)", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3v992z7jD9ao-HHherEcVg", "review_id": "Z30bi8mjAMo6IjL3Yu2Qhg", "text": "I know that saying something negative about this place is like calling your baby ugly. With that said, I think we may have an ugly baby here. Don't get me wrong, there are some redeeming factors here, but for the most part I think that there might be a bit more hype than anything going on these days at La Grande.\n\nI went here for lunch today not recalling that 50% of their menu is not available 100% of the time and that kind of bummed me out because that means no pizza until 4 pm during the week unless it is Friday or Saturday and no burgers unless it is Friday or Saturday.  Either way, 11:15 am on Wednesday means I have a full choice of sandwiches, pastries, salads, and breakfast choices.  Many will say that those choices should be more than enough to choose from if I am willingly going to dine here.  Well...it wasn't my day to pick the lunch spot.  A work colleague actually picked it which is amusing due to my second gripe: between the loud music, gabbing hikers, lunching ladies on their way to or from the Biltmore or Fashion Square, the place doesn't necessarily lend itself to normal conversation.  That is assuming there is a place for everyone to sit. Just because you are alone, with your latte and laptop doesn't mean that you need to take up an entire 4 top to yourself.  The place itself and the atmosphere just doesn't feel as \"phoenix\" as I recall when I first went. Something has changed. I feel like all of the LA transplants come here to recharge and then go off again to do their thing. It only made me laugh harder when I was leaving the restaurant and noticed the sign on the door that read \"LGO now open in Santa Monica.\" Yahtzee! That is exactly where I thought I was anyways during lunch so I guess it makes sense that they opened another one out there.  I also think that the flow can be improved from finding parking, to the ordering, to the waiting at the end of the counter for your food, to finding a seat.  I would think for all the hassle I was going to get served a plate of food that was made from the water of the fountain of youth or at least a hint at the secret of life.  But alas my $8.00 tuna salad sandwich only came with a couple of pickles and a watermelon wedge.\n\nWhile I will say one of the redeeming is the food (although an $8.00 sandwich has to be pretty damn fantastic to be $8.00). My tuna salad on 9 grain was fresh, not too much mayo or other junk in it.. It is served with tomato, cucumber, apple and greens. I will be honest, the tuna is stacked high, but the bread is overly toasted and I hardly tasted the apple. But I repeat, the tuna salad itself was pretty good.\n\nI know when I first tried La Grande I liked it a lot. I thought the breakfast was great and I truly enjoyed the scene there. These days it just seems like it has lost a bit of it's luster for me. I am sure I will be back in the future and will give it another chance. It will probably be when I can get dropped off, have called in my order ahead of time and it is between the hours of 4 and 5 pm on a Friday so I can freely order from the entire menu.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BaOUXRuhIu-wvk7KPsPnjQ", "review_id": "SQ6z8lGa9YY3w6eg9Igjxw", "text": "Great place for meeting friends.  Good eats.  The english muffins are amazing!  Highly recommend this place.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qg9Jn8GeqQ8EuxNUFDshCg", "review_id": "2TFl_P62BPRcSaEIVnaeJg", "text": "The tuna sandwich is fabulous!!! Definitely visit this place!!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o9qVoftkxrFwC6W5PImouw", "review_id": "BDOzVYL4a7OkZgOvH6V5zw", "text": "stopped by after dinner at the parlor and was pleasantly surprised. the desert selection was a little less european than I was hoping, and tended more toward the overly sweet/cloying end of the spectrum, but for the most part I really liked what I saw. I'll be back for sure, mostly to check out attached gelato bar and pizza parlor. Looks like they converted three storefronts in a mini strip mall layout into a connected grocery store/deli/pizza parlor/gelato bar. high concept stuff, and pretty well pulled off, at least from an aesthetics stand point.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d9Lsgkamf02Gvu8V0ZXXKg", "review_id": "FxFRn3q7ilai3nzSw5so5w", "text": "It seems that there are brunch people that don't mind a bit of chaos, while there are also those that prefer a bit more structure/order.  LGO caters to the former, while I am a member of the latter group.  Blasting this place would be unfair, since it's just not my type of brunch place.\n\nObjectively speaking, there was a ton of people there and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves.  Parking was an f-ing hassle, as others have expressed.  The kitchen was rocking it, though.  The dry goods and wine selection seemed worthwhile.  Can't comment on the food or coffee...it was all too much to deal with, and had to get the hell out of there before I could order anything.\n\nIf you don't mind the high-energy brunch scene, this place is probably pretty good.  If you do, you might want to skip it.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "LbgQK5B_5IkN77FgRJHhrg", "review_id": "op3pi8tfxqUhCip-GwFSdw", "text": "This place is da bomb dot com. \n\nIf you love Whole Foods then you'll love this mini-version. It's a cafe, coffee shop, pastry shop, and grocer that sells anything from fresh greens and post cards to hot sauces and wine.\n\nGabi K brought me here for a small pre-flight brunch. We walked directly up to the counter and ordered from the menu. Like what I saw: lots of health-conscious entrees. Everything looked so delish, especially those breakfast plates they were flinging across the counter with egg whites so artfully laid out alongside fresh fruit and multi-grain toast. \n\nAfter placing our order, we snagged a very small table near the bottled wine. There I spot various jams; particularly the mimosa jam caught my eye, made with oranges and Champagne. I bought that for a future birthday brunch we're planning at the lake, along with some peanut butter dog treats for my little schmoopie. \n\nWhen our food finally came out, just minutes later, my seared ahi tuna sandwich (new to the menu) with avocado, greens and tangy sauce was soon just an empty plate with a few bread crumbs and a watermelon slice. It was a large serving stuffed with so many fresh goods, but even more delectable I devoured it before I could even ask Miss Gabi how she was enjoying her Commuter breakfast taco. Also a popular item.\n\nLove the vibe here, It's lively, friendly, local and smells fabulous with that coffee/cafe aroma. And they have free wi-fi too. Wouldn't mind sitting around for a few hours and get some work done. Til next time La Grande Orange.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lczLjHO7zIhrmSlOXI3ohg", "review_id": "L9wxBsWMpDs_wVFjMeXqyg", "text": "After a wonderful meal over at LGO Pizzeria, my group and I wandered over the grocer that's attached to the restaurant.  I believe I may have actually been floored by just how cool and fun this little grocery shop/bakery/cafe was.\n\nIt didn't really matter that it was after 7pm and many of the baked goods were half off, they all just looked absolutely amazing.  Even my non-sweet tooth itched to try those truly seductive red velvet cupcakes or the decadent peanut butter chocolate cake.  Even the cookies looked soft, chewy, and delicious.\n\n(Yeah, this is all coming from someone who can't walk in to most ice cream parlors as they simply smell too sugary.)\n\nThe place is charming but very tiny.  Just like the cripplingly small parking lot.  Even so, it's easy to find yourself wandering about in search of some hidden treasure, consumable or not, because you know they're there.  It's just that type of place.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HZ3ItZ23xZHqjUjRIdPi7Q", "review_id": "WzQgQ53FKMDArs2qbzPRUA", "text": "Look, this is just fine as a great neighborhood family spot, but it clearly fails as a destination (see parking complaints).  A friend and I used to go here on Saturdays/Sundays after hiking Camelback because he lived in the area.  While I would never travel from afar to go here, I have to admit that I want one near me.  They absolutely get it right, handling a huge volume of brunch orders on weekends and keeping it all moving relatively smoothly with always good food.  Nothing exciting, but good.\n\nNote: the core demographic seems to be shifting to more and more young parents like ourselves.  So I wouldn't advise bringing your hangover here to encounter the screaming babies.\n\nAlso, please don't glare at me over the rim of your paper coffee cup because I look like I just went hiking.  It's a freakin' grocery store with a cafe in it!  Get over yourself.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LqgGgWi3FLHBViX9tmZ9sw", "review_id": "hSWBieXJCIAA_jb7V33Jpw", "text": "The place has tasty, fresh and natural food. But the 3 stars goes because service is a big chaos!. The self service doesn't work with the place stuffed with shelf after shelf of products. They have ppl \"working\" there, but no one seems to do much, and when ever you are waiting for your order, the question \"what are you waiting?\" won't make your order faster. Parking? the free valet parking is just an illusion. Other than that...the best is the gelato place next to them.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "RY6ocH_WKWjTaKXNiY8opQ", "review_id": "9r1OXSmDSKDgjI1xziDJrg", "text": "I wish they had this type of place in the bay! Extremely cute grocery store where you can pick up a bottle of wine to enjoy with Sunday brunch. There were fresh baked goods, fresh squeezed OJ, freshly made salads and desserts galore! I ordered the croque madame and enjoyed it so! It's pretty crowded on the w/e, so come early & have a friend save a table. They're pretty organized so the line moves quickly and cashiers are very friendly :)", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ceKoQX0_IJZ6Lr9-9LGcbA", "review_id": "a3KakRzLsZ3FFJGOFDBBUQ", "text": "Wow,it's been over a year since I have come here.  What in the world was I thinking?  I forgot how much I liked the unique and tastey sandwiches here.\n\nAfter a long grueling Camelback Mtn hike my friend said we should come here for a bite.  Glad I agreed to and that part.  My muscles everywhere on my body were hurting, but that sandwich made me forget all about them as we sat on the patio.\n\nI know parking is a nightmare on this corner in Arcadia, but who cares about that.  Great place to people watch and enjoy great food at the same time.  I definitely won't wait another year until my next visit.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YcfQUl1QX6bba98-KJjp4A", "review_id": "-_TtYPrlYoiY4OFHVTHXKg", "text": "Frequent LGO-er. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Parking continues to be an issue, but the proprietors have made strides in improving the experience for drivers. Ideal for neighbors within walking, biking distance (thank goodness!). Whether breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, coffee or dessert -- LGO is an easy choice. Chef Cole Turner's desserts are A-MAZING. Try the peanut butter pie.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uRgzENYa6NhmTZ4wfJq77w", "review_id": "v3Tu-DkdWvFyKFavKOiC5Q", "text": "The commuter sandwich with avocado was amazing.  I enjoyed the eclectic decor and impressive wine offerings.  Great vibe overall.  Tons of amazing looking things were coming out of the open kitchen.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eaWc_UCwBl_IZjo8MnmzvQ", "review_id": "O_tk_Gs_iUNb1q9MniLwJw", "text": "In town for just a few days, we came here for a Saturday breakfast, based on the recommendation of a friend (and former Phoenix resident). After we finally got a parking spot, and navigated the crowded interior... Perhaps we had high expectations, but we were really disappointed. We wanted to like it. We really wanted to like it. We were told to come back to the counter to get our food in 10 minutes. It was definitely longer than 10 minutes. While the orange juice was really great, it was unfortunately the best part of the meal. When the food was finally ready, the french pancakes seemed to have the potential to be amazing, but they were kind of cold and ended up just ok. The commuter sandwich, though good, was very oily. All in all, maybe we didn't order well, or maybe we didn't order enough, but we left pretty unsatisfied. As far as we are concerned, not good value, and not worth the chaos.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "xTiDOzNYzCdS5rH4BJ5Mfw", "text": "I have been driving by over and over, never thought to stop.  Until a friend told me they have awesome cakes.  I buy one and brought it to my in-laws.  They thought it was fantask.  The presentation was beautiful and tasted like sin.  \n\nSo I returned to try their breakfast.  OMG!  I should have gone sooner!!  I loved the Commuter Sandwich with turkey.  YUMMY!  The LGO organic oatmeal was so decilious.  Need to go back to try the pancakes.  They looks and smelled so good.  \n\nJust thinking about it make me want to drool....", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WquqU5s77m7O3-DpkZErYg", "review_id": "MbvvUh6ib6nUffI-S06hMQ", "text": "You can find me here every Wednesday morning for breakfast.  I am a fan of their simple breakfast.  Scrambled eggs breakfast (comes with fruit and toast) with a side of bacon.  It's just a basic breakfast, but they do a great job with it.  I may also enjoy the daybreaker, a pastry, or the granola.  My mother is a fan of the french pancakes, and the croque madame.\n\nThe staff is very nice early in the morning, and over the past year or so we have gotten to know them well enough that they know what I am going to order.  They even know that my mother likes her latte without a lid because the foam costs 2 dollars (her logic is that milk is free and espresso costs $2, so $2 must be going to the foam).  They recently have changed their methods, and have properly trained their baristas, of making espresso.  It has improved tremendously.\n\nI look forward to my breakfast every Wednesday, and a great way to start my day and enjoy the AZ mornings.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bmDivXQy-KB4_dPIS9ZA8w", "review_id": "AwrxrAULhym6XJFH0KrIDQ", "text": "I couldn't believe how busy this place was for Monday at 10 am.!  This was my second time eating here and both times the food and service have been terrific. I went here with my sister and nephews. I usually don't go out to eat with kids but this place was great for kids because of the sitting area outside. I had the commuter sandwich with smoked salmon and it was amazing! The homemade english muffin is what made the sandwich. My sister had mia's french pancakes. I tried a bite and they were also very tasty. This place can get really hectic and yes the parking sucks but the people who work here are unbelievably nice and the food is delicious!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "TVJP9jSapI_jVHJ89mmijA", "review_id": "qJCoSvywxpe8Qu6nk-dRQQ", "text": "I always come here for lunch with my friends and our dogs after hiking Camelback Mountain. I've tried most of the sandwiches and while they are all good, nothing compares to the hot pressed tuna sandwich - love it! The breakfast items are also tasty and I don't usually crave breakfast foods. \n\nThe food takes awhile to come out if you are there on a Saturday afternoon around lunch time - because the place is always packed. I've never had trouble finding an open table though. \n\nLike everyone says, the parking sucks unless you happen to be there when someone is leaving. There are 2 small non-valet parking lots north and northwest of the restaurant. There are always people who park along the curb in the north lot - that is really annoying because the cars that are in the parking spots have trouble backing out. \n\nIt's a very dog friendly place and the staff always brings out bowls of water for the dogs. Check this place out sometime!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wo4b_NZrBfWLoPE0c_9Qng", "review_id": "gDvr3MmRzPpvwmLhHhI4gA", "text": "This place has it going on.  A little pricey for a small portion.  But oh what a portion it is.   I have never been here when its not packed to the brim.   A little yuppy for my taste, but I like the same foods yuppies eat, so I have no choice.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V9fqRDGc-jBv7wwTLUOODA", "review_id": "Rgc0HRz0RF7Q7em5WVLPSQ", "text": "i love breakfast. i love random general stores. I have this strange adoration for general stores. if I lived in the wild west, I would totally be the general store owner.  \n\nback to my point, not only is LGO a super awesome grocery/gadget/general store, but they have totally yummy breakfasts (and I'd imagine lunches as well!) shop a little, eat a little, it's not a bad way to spend a weekend morning!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RkgjmqqOc1_ZSvyikjMx0A", "review_id": "kQY2H6-gFk6tA3qcTBC61w", "text": "The parking sucks, its kind of pricey, and there is generally a long line....\n\nbut it is ALL worth it and I still give it five stars.\n\nI never come to Phoenix without visiting La Grande Orange. Amazing food and ambiance, amazing pastries and so much fun stuff to buy!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_IfgQ8wABCdRxvTt36TZ2Q", "review_id": "9q9NByrClJvBkGkooY-GQA", "text": "I am an LGO breakfast regular & can be found there 2-3 mornings a week most weeks. (Some weeks I am even there more.) First, I must say that when strawberries are in season, their pancakes are wonderful. When strawberries are out of season, they get a little mushy but you can always get the pancakes without strawberries & they are still really good. Also, during the Phoenix summers, their iced tea really hits the spot. \n\nOn the good side- LGO is a great place to go during the day to get work done. The internet is free. Generally, it isn't too noisy. & overall, the restaurant is pretty comfortable. The food is good & not too pricey. \n\nOn the bad side- Other people have said it before, but parking is completely inadequate. The only other negative I have is that the menu is a little limited, but I am there too much so I may be a little biased on that one.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YwYqTAVh8OmerhaRsDCHQg", "review_id": "KZbhNB98Lugs2Hwe7zAlBA", "text": "My first time at La Grande Orange and I really enjoyed it! I totally agree with all the other Yelpers about the parking and pricing but also that it's so worth it once you get in there and see all the cool stuff they have while you wait for your food. I just tried the new LGO Chicken Salad sandwich and it was amazing!! I'll definitely be going back for more!!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "m59OpbCyRwXSvERXeevWqg", "review_id": "hRxBEtPot4l80lbvB-G9rg", "text": "Early one morning on our way through the lobby of the swanky resort where we were staying, we asked the young concierge if she had a recommendation for a good take out place where we could pick something up to bring back to eat at the end of what was planned to be a long day of exploring Scottsdale. She looked both of us up and down for a moment then said, \"I think you two would get this place. La Grande Orange.\" \n\nWe thanked her for the recommendation, then chuckled and asked ourselves \"What did her comment mean, exactly, about \"you two\" and \"getting this\"?\" I guess folks who stay at swanky resorts (this was our first time springing for such a place) eat different food? LOL. \n\n\"Get it\" we did! \n\nWe ordered a pizza to go from the adjoining pizzeria and while we waited on it we had a chance to shop for wine, pastries, salads and other take out from this charming little grocery. Parking is a bear during peak times and the lines at the counter are long but it is all worth it. \n\nWe're headed back to Scottsdale in a couple of weeks and we'll visit La Grande Orange again, this time for breakfast. And if that same concierge is working at the resort, where we will once again stay, we'll seek out her good advice again. After all, since we're spending a good chunk of our vacation change on great accommodations, take out for meals will be part of the plan!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6ts41fCsDKHbFZaKOMNmVQ", "review_id": "7Z8Qt9GLbREx68sQCM8TXA", "text": "Even in the chaos, the LGO always comes through! \n\nI've never had anything but the french pancakes with EVERYTHING on them! So yummy, though I noticed the last couple times I have gone in they have gotten a bit stingy with the creme, honey and fruit...for the price, pile a tiny bit more on please :) \n\nThe hubs usually gets the commuter sandwich and never has any complaints. They have great OJ and iced tea! \n\nI've never gone here to shop, I've only bought MJ potato rolls from here during the holidays, it was first come first served and I was told they would start selling them at 9 a.m. so there I was promptly at 9. When I asked the girl who was standing around handing out menus where I could find the rolls, she was clueless. She tried to give me English muffins. I told her again that I was looking for the MJ/tammie Coe dinner rolls. I get a blank stair. Then the hubs spies them in the corner behind the cheese case and just went back there and grabbed 2 dozen for us. Those rolls are a huge hit with our family! \n\nThe parking is a big fat fail. \n\nIts a fun place, great atmosphere and tasty breakfasts! \n\nTheir pizza's are pretty fabulous as well!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Uko9olp1xSX76138ZTmUGw", "review_id": "d8hDhmzjbNJSgwjAEoHcPw", "text": "Monday Morning - take out\n\nRoom for improvement - \n- same curt, terse service\n- too cramped to actually look around and appreciate their items for sale\n- food was average, but not worth all the fuss this place requires.\n\n+ I like the food for the most part and you can't go too wrong with a red velvet cupcake...can you?\n\nThis place is all fuss and hippity dippity so i surmise that is the situation with the crowds.    I am sure I will be dragged there again by another friend in that neigborhood so I will try to look with new eyes.\n\n:)", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 12, "useful": 13, "cool": 13}, "user_id": "vhAn390OgR1H4DwacJdc7w", "review_id": "sKy2SPPG21iWk-IVw9n9Dw", "text": "Well...\n\nI was told to go to this place by none other than Gabi M., because I am a philistine and I had no idea it existed.  But I didn't go right away.  Which was my loss, because this place is phenomenal.  I finally ended up here somewhat fortuitously because a student of mine suggested it.  Anyway...\n\nI've been doing this phoenix biggest loser thing because my wife says I'm the biggest loser in phoenix, so when Amber W. started up a competition with the same name I figured hell, I can win that.  Turns out it's about weight loss and so that pretty much means I'm screwed on the $25 entry fee.\n\nWell I wasn't until I went here.  My diet was doing very well, thank you, *until* I went to LGO.  As soon as I walked in I was met with a tsunami of poor health choices and didn't know just how to hold it together.  Pumpkin-chocolate chunk muffin? Blackberry bran muffin? (Which I ordered because bran=fiber=healthy, der!) Strawberry muffin? Cream cheese coffee cake?!?! and a million more delightful delicacies which tempted me for forty seconds before I gave in.\n\nWell not really.  Here's how it went down: I held firm and got oatmeal with bananas, strawberries, and raisins.  Spare me the nutritionist's take, I'm confident that was the best I could do.  So I was pretty proud of myself.  But I *did* have to bring home a muffin to my wife because that story about her saying I was a big loser was a lie and she's actually pretty great.  So I paid for the strawberry muffin but at the last minute changed to blackberry bran at an employee's recommendation and GOD DAMN i am glad i did because that is probably the best muffin I ever had.\n\nNote: Since the charming Gabi M. decided to laugh at me for my food choices *all night* at the OYE I will point out that I ate only 3/7 of the muffin.  That's it!  that's like, um, a 57% healthy choice based on my math.\n\nAnyway my student had an english muffin with avocado and smoked salmon that I was looking lustily at so she told me that I *must* have an english muffin.  She bought a pack and gave me two (I'm a good tutor evidently) and so of COURSE I HAD to eat one.  I say that defensively because Gabi laughed at me for the english muffin too.  I'm scarred.\n\nAnyway.... I know this review is dragging because my wife is now watching Lifetime which means that her head is being filled with all sort of anti-man propaganda as I type.  So I'll wrap it up: \n\nToday we went there and I had a croque madame which is a whole grain open face deal with ham and tomato and mustard and a sunny side up egg.  Pretty damn good.  But we also had the strawberry muffin which was a little disappointing: not moist enough and not strawberry-y enough.  So I give this place five stars anyway because it is super cute and I don't think I could eat everything I wanted to eat there if I went in for 14 days straight.  I loved it.\n\nAnd for the acting on Lifetime, one star.  And the writing:\n\"I love billy, but I love you more.\"\n\"Really?\"\n\"Really.\"\n\nPulitzer prize stuff, that.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "G21Eyv0nW7DRDwMniA7JQg", "review_id": "GxG3AhTKM2b32qVw2W4m-Q", "text": "Neat place, could spend awhile browsing while waiting for food.  Tried the French pancakes (crepes) with everyone on it.  Also good and not nearly as heavy as I thought they'd be.  Really want to go back and try some of their lunch items.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HzBPZcsO6wPTy9_b5s0A5A", "review_id": "s6rMoSe1GfRrUBsjiJsiJQ", "text": "Love it!!!!! I have had pizzas that were great!! The green chile burger is to die for....and oh-so-yummy sangria.  Love their cute little market too.  Con:parking can be pretty crappy and it gets really busy during peak times....expect to wait......\n\nOh....and do yourself a favor!!! Get a bag of their hand-made english muffins...wow!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xCY9C6KN9xTDzKrow9iivQ", "review_id": "fIZPpRw2OZFjpLjMXVXwkw", "text": "I first used La Grande Orange to provide sandwiches for a meeting I was organizing in that area so it worked out. At first I kind of balked art the price but then when they found out it was for a non-profit, boom - got a nice discount!\n\nI've been eating sandwiches there ever since. Great location especially if you live in the Arcadia district which is where I'm planning to move soon.\n\nPS - MMMMMMM...Green Chile Burger........", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lHbeDjwP3jUAud5598-WXA", "review_id": "fjPCSPaTUwV7maBhQe3oLw", "text": "Commuter sandwich is delicious. Great coffee. Fun atmosphere with a lot to look at. Wish we lived in Phoenix so we could go more often.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "eeEj90eJiwYMLJfPW9kdxg", "review_id": "5zUXx3oYXGWwohdR1jSfmA", "text": "OMFG we love this place! \n\nEating here reminds me of eating at some little cafe on state street in Santa Barbara. It's quiet and quaint and has a very local down to earth vibe. Sure, the parking is a bit tight, but there is plenty of parking in the surrounding neighborhood and we didn't mind walking for a few minutes from our car on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. \n\nThe breakfast menu is reasonable and the food is worth every penny and then some. We tried the french pancakes (crepes) with fresh fruit and the croque madame and the Venice beach burrito. All were exceptional and left us wanting more. Before we had finished our meal, we were planning our next trip to La Grand Orange. \n\nThe grocery store inside is cute and has fun trinkets and specialty sauces and food that a lot of people were buying. Although it was bustling with business, there was plenty of seating outside in the garden area, which was perfect on such a beautiful afternoon. \n\nAnd one final note....if/when you do visit this place, you MUST MUST MUST try their famous home made english muffins! Ohhhh, they are good! We tried one and ended up buying a whole pack of them before we left. It's like nothing that you have ever bought in the store, and once you try them you will be hooked!  We can't wait to go back again soon!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yDhXxrXmucSlxLu7xefwJQ", "review_id": "mI44sA6Q7tzqTXT6eXPhqQ", "text": "Solid brunch/lunch spot. Their immediate presentation is a little overwhelming because everything looks good. Pastries are showcased front & center, with fresh baked goods and cheese to the left. Definitely reminiscent of Southern California. Menu black boards hang above the counter. \n\nWent with a couple friends and did it up semi-family style. Highlights were the organic Ethiopian coffee (superifical, but really liked the built in heat sleeve coffee cup), namesake orange juice, jersey girl omelette, commuter sandwich with bacon & avacado, croque madame & french pancakes. All in all, made for a nice mix of sweet & savory in healthy but not excessive portions. Only slight disappointment was the chorizo breakfast burrito, which required lots of extra salt. Bonus was the celebrity sighting of Grant Hill (even though I hate Duke).", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_lyR-OYpih8fXTficqZW2g", "review_id": "5-GyLhQ5SMKxLtZnFg97mA", "text": "Great grocer and lunch spot. The only drawback is parking. If you can beat the noon hour parking is not bad. There is a lot on the north side of Campbell that usually has spots. \n\nOn to the food. If the summer rolls are in the cold case, then they are a must.  The veggie burger is very good - a little mushy, but great flavor and a killer bun. If you are splurging, add on fries.  The Tammie Coe sweets are always sure to satisfy. My personal favorite is the red velvet cake and my wife loves the brownie fingers. For breakfast, you can't go wrong with anything with their signature English muffins and they have great coffee. \n\nPizzas are a must, but I've reviewed under the LGO Pizzeria page. \n\nThe grocery store itself has neat gifts and gadgets for the kitchen and sometimes the office. Stroll around while you wait for your food.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "aW-t1HTjXygsOWVk4gRQDQ", "review_id": "YIaBSvrQR6nE3EeSKyQ_IA", "text": "Walk here if you can. Ha! Phoenix is a totally car-oriented town. So La Grande Orange Grocery sort of shoots itself in the foot by having minimal parking. Minimal in relation to the grocery/deli/pizzeria capacity. \n\nBe that as it may, I love the food at the deli here. Sandwiches are very delicious, well crafted and have great ingredients. Breakfast things served until 4 pm. Then the Pizzeria opens, and you have to order from the tables. The grocery side has all kinds of kitchen gadgets that the wanna be Julia Child or Emeril LaGasse just has to have. They also have interesting spices and teas for sale. Plenty of stuff to help separate you from your money and make you feel great at the same time.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nlae8971SGEdWqbP5gEYIg", "review_id": "Dph5ejTevqEBgwYVZsWA7w", "text": "Tasty treats and sandwiches.\nFriendly service.\nWiFi.\nGood wines at a fair price.\nWhat more do you want?!\n\nThe place is BUSY though, so here's to hoping they can hold it all together, or open another location for you lucky folks in Phoenix.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kbE6ZgYaytswPn1n3fligQ", "review_id": "xLXZDL_zWogT3-PVo5wezg", "text": "I love this gourmet grocery store and bistro.  We had the croque madam  which was toasted multigrain bread, melted gruyere, tomato, mustard w/an over easy egg on top.  yummy!  After reading other reviews, I decided to try the blackberry bran muffin.  I would never order a bran muffin - EVER!  This was by far the best muffin I have ever had.  It was super moist and flavorful - it didn't even taste like bran.  The lattes are good as well.  We also bought the homemade english muffins that are huge!  We haven't tried them yet but the other reviews were very positive.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gs_mugwvCxq3vErg9nF2CQ", "review_id": "7-_peDVVDgtq1SvNnsdLnw", "text": "We stopped here for lunch before spending the afternoon at the Desert Botanical Gardens. Crowded, but didn't take too long to order. The wait for the sandwiches was at least 20 minutes, standing in a very crowded store. I loved the ambience and feeling of the place, but the food service was slow, and the (homemade) veggie burger kind of fell apart upon eating. \nBut a cool place nonetheless, would love to try the pizza sometime!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "709mdW0FIHy4BY-ymBPKNQ", "review_id": "5x9Y2cwkLS2OkCyczg8GEA", "text": "Stopped by for lunch on a Wednesday.  The parking lot was packed, but I was on my motorcycle so parking wasn't a problem.  BTW there is free valet parking at lunch time for the car folks.  There are two entrances one in the front and the other through the kitchen.  The kitchen is organized mayhem.  several cooks and a small army of helpers cooking, cleaning, and serving the delicious dishes.  I like that they expose the kitchen where patrons can see their food being prepared.  You know it is a clean environment,  the ingredients are fresh, and prepared with an inventive sense of style.  \n\nThis is a busy place.  I was apprehensive at the long line of automobiles in front, and anticipated a long line for to order my lunch, along with a long wait to eat.  I was surprised at every turn.  The grocery  store was interesting with some offerings from local artists presented in a humorous fashion, a little wine store with really pretty wine bottles and no price tags.  I perused the menu, placed my order with a friendly cashier who explained the process,  was seated at a small table  and eating in around 10 minutes.  \n\nThe menu offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten free food.  I ordered the Guacamole BLT.  The sandwich was served with a pineapple slice and sliced pickles.  The guacamole raised an otherwise run of the mill BLT to a new level.  I think I'll try the Venice Beach Burrito on my next visit.  Who wouldn't want to try tofu chorizo after all?\n\nThe grocery store opens at 6:00am then at around 4:00pm the place magically turns into a full service pizza place.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_JUAxvr5DSEcHTvvXnUsxg", "review_id": "EUTnL8lbk7kbL_q3G-dj3Q", "text": "The LGO Commuter sandwich made my day today. I was knee-deep in writing a 50-page paper when I realized I was starving. Thank god they a) offer curbside pickup and b) serve breakfast until 5.\n\nCurbside pickup is a must because the parking lot at LGO is always a cluster...just call in and place your order, then pick it up at one of the three reserved spots in front.\n\nThe Commuter sandwich is one of the things I love about living in Phoenix. It starts with one of their incredible english muffin, then they top it with a scrambled egg and your choice of meat or avocado...I go with the avocado.\n\nBased on the recommendation of a friend, I add american cheese and lettuce, and *POW*, what a taste sensation.\n\nYou should also try the fresh squeezed grapefruit sunrise (g-fruit juice with a dash of pom) and grab a granola, fruit, and yogurt cup (or GFY for those in the know).\n\nLGO has awesome food, quick service, and a great location.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h7Qhl6l7l1hd_IEdVcZJzw", "review_id": "Yra9XP5kgHkWB1g1f9gfKg", "text": "I come from a city where Brunch is taken uber seriously. In fact Brunch in all of its forms (breakfast and lunch) are a way of life where I live. On my visit to LGO I was introduced to what Phx has to offer in the way of \"brunch\" The food was ok...but I've had better. I went with the commuter Sandwich. I was happy with my choice but I wasn't thinking...wow this is the best think I've eaten. I just thought it was...well..O.K. Nothing stood out about this place to me but my lovely friend seems to enjoy the place. I thought...well it looks like a boutique grocery store that serves food. We have these and older ones that are run by Italian families in my city. I wasn't taken back but I can see how this place can be charming. Like I said its ok..I'd suggest you go...you may love it but one thing I know for sure..no one will hate this place..they'll just shrug and say its not bad.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hm6KwsSUEE5wyKLr6ZDyaA", "review_id": "BTBcZ6bFcnQJaevPJaC4iw", "text": "Better start with a disclaimer: LGO is my absolute FAVORITE spot in the Phoenix area. Next, the caveat: I LOVE it in the mornings, and as it gets more crowded into later AM I move toward liking it less, to the point where, depending on season, I truly dislike it when it is overrun with tourists and other mouth breathers.\n\nWhen it is at it's best (early morning to mid-morning weekdays, and early mornings weekends), it's got a great, urbane energy, is filled with attractive, interesting people, the food comes out fairly quickly, and it is the ONLY slice of NorCal energy I have found in the metro Phoenix area.\n\nMy faves include the double cappuccino (BEST in town!), french pancakes (with everything!), Croque Madame (GOTTA do the ham), the scones (very unusual variety), the Daybreaker (if I'm feeling like being healthy), any and all chased with a bottle of San Pellegrino water from the cold case. The fresh squeezed OJ is good but VERY pulpy. OH - and the new 'side', mac 'n cheese (w/jalepeno), is AMAZING. OMG SO creamy and delicious. If you have only ONE thing, seriously, this has to be it!\n\nA warning......when they are not over busy the place is awesome, and you don't have to hover by the counter waiting for your cap or food to come out, and it's good, and hot. However, when the place is swarming, idiotic people who don't check the ticket for their name (food comes out and your name is called, but then it sits waiting), will walk off with your stuff, and/or the quality is just not as good at the these super-busy times, so I would encourage you to come when it's not slammed, or go elsewhere if it is.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "arLvHYnqKqVjAFvOv-rzyw", "review_id": "tUJrS91QJ5OwaipLID3UoQ", "text": "Went there on a weekday for dinner with people I work with  - music was so loud could hardly talk. This is not a nightclub but with the music blaring you  alomosty thought you were in one  if you closed our eyes.  Pizza was good...more \"designer pizzas\" than a good old pizza place - okay if you don't mind paying for an over-priced pizza.  Did not care for the chicken wings. Not sure what the fuss is about this place.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X3IEw8JH0yurh3S0IXrSEA", "review_id": "Ta5JY6yhAvPBlq-q8IgDXA", "text": "In a sea of restaurant possibilities, La Grande Orange stands out. When I think of the ONE THING I want to eat after breaking a diet, running a half marathon or just sitting on my computer all day, it has to be the Commuter Sandwich with Smoked Salmon paired with an LGO Arnold Palmer. The Commuter is so simple but perfectly executed with their amazing ingredients. \n\nIf I'm feeling really saucy, I'll add their Green Chile Mac n' Cheese. It is the creamiest Mac n' Cheese I've ever eaten and has a subtle kick from the chilies. \n\nBesides the food, I love checking out their collection of nick-nacks and the old school candy collection. It's also a great place to bring my dogs and sit in their shady garden area. \n\nLGO Grocery is just a fun, laid back place to get some great food.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z-X-cAwVB1wIsAJnxpwr7g", "review_id": "9tXL9eJNIi9SL5pdCYeyZQ", "text": "I am a HUGE fan of this place!\n\nI love the earthy/granola feel this grocery/restaurant/deli/random knick knack store has!\n\nParking is limited, but that doesn't seem to stop anyone from going.\n\nYou go in and it's crowded with merchandise you can buy, random groceries, and people in line to order food. Their menu mainly consists of salads, omelettes, sandwiches, and coffee/juice. They also have a delicious selection of desserts!\n\nI've been here twice and both times I've gotten the veggie sandwich. I think it's absolutely perfect... except that the bread has a tendency to get soggy easily and the sandwich falls apart. That's -1 star, but everything else is GREAT. Wish we had LGO in the Bay!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hjJPKQ1Ah91h3fVbc8GsOg", "review_id": "Jrhhhm6iP4gQmFbySwlrow", "text": "Located not too far from the Biltmore.  Directly in front of the store are free limited parking otherwise you can valet or self-park across the street, which is also very limited.\n\nMenu caters to the brunch, deli, and pizza folks! You get crepe, juicy burgers, and healthy sandwiches and wraps.  \n\nThey do sell all sorts of desserts from velvet cake to cupcakes to muffins to cookies.  All good and delicious!\n\nI've had their green chili burger, so goood! medium well patty with grilled green chili with egg, soo yum! it went down smooth, let's put it that way! side of crunchy fries.  I've had their crepe once, it was pretty good.  The vibe I get from the rest of the menu is fresh and semi-healthy.\n\nIf you are hiking Camelback Mountain on a weekend morning, please do stop by!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZKs7NR45Fi27wcIoAilEMQ", "review_id": "WAYIPO83JnfsF_jPTeK29A", "text": "Breakfast at noon = AWESOME!!!\n\nEVEN MORE AWESOME?  Front flipping row parking, ha!!!  \n\nHad the Daybreaker - egg white omelet with roasted turkey breast, topped w/ tomato-avocado salsa!  Absolutely fantastically wonderfully DELICIOUS!!!  It was light & flavorful & quite a bit of turkey, good turkey, not the pressed processed stuff claiming to be turkey :-)\n\nLove their ice tea, mmm mmmm mm!!!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XpejQYZqVcYGX7fYuYHzSw", "review_id": "qUs07CL9s9hjdY8WnCCiGw", "text": "I took the family here to meet up with some old college pals that I hadn't seen in some years on a recent weekend.  The visit started out strongly when we got a parking space right in front.  Score!  Timing was also good as our friends were just ahead of us in line.  We all ordered quickly and were able to find a table in the pizza area to accommodate the six of us. \n\n This would have been a great time for us to start reminiscing and catching up, right?  Right?  Uh, except that there is no microphone/announcing system to tell you when your food is ready.  In the words of the cashier when I asked her if we would hear our names if we weren't next the food counter, 'it's not likely'.  So, unfortunately, half of us waited for the food, while the other half of us waited back at the table.  I'm certainly not asking for table service, but maybe a PA system so those eating next door or outside might be able to relax at their table before their food arrives.\n\nEventually, the food came out.  (Seemed like it took awhile, but I'm guessing that's partly because I was hovering around the counter).  It was...okay.  Nothing special about it, and my sandwich (turkey/cheese/avocado/etc.) did not do a very good job of staying together, it was sliding all over the place.  \n\nThe highlight of the visit was that I had a faux-celebrity sighting of someone who used to be on MTV.  When that is the highlight, you sure aren't getting more than three stars...", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Ntxl5G4Cr1Fo-y8e84YUug", "review_id": "fZnjbEbCrFNheRDrptNqyw", "text": "Really LGO?! I quit going to my neighborhood spot because of all the \"affliction wearing douche's\" that have over run every area of my neighborhood. A friend invited yesterday for lunch,so we jammed on our cruisers..well, you know the parking and it was a beautiful day yesterday. I was so craving the tuna melt sandwich have been salivating about it for months..months I tell you. I order from a chipper little gal...I asked if I could have it open faced. She didn't think it would be a problem...wrong answer! The kitchen obviously has never made an open faced before..oh yes they have and use to get it right..guess the new peeps from down south didn't get the how to memo. \nThe 1st time it came out with two slices of bread with a square of slightly melted cheddar laying there flat with a huge dollop of cold tuna on top...Really?? I took it back..a different girl said what's wrong with that? Apparently everything you nit wit! So, they remade it, check my photo..this is what I got back..except I added the zig zag of color just so I could choke it down. The \"manager type\" person actually handed this to me and said, \"your remake\" Really? But I was so hungry and frustrated, I took it..not even any fruit..so for $7.50 I got a plate of tuna poop. 3 bites later, it hit the trash receptacle. Don't ever expect anyone there to step up to the plate and offer you a refund or a do over..cuz it just ain't happening right. I was here a couple of months ago, ordered potato leek soup, came out curdled and cold..an employee walking by my table said, \"wow that doesn't look right, gross\" wouldn't take it off the bill and was like, \"glad I'm not eating it\". And I'm glad I'm not eating here anymore and that Bertha's and Acacia Cafe have moved into the neighborhood. The people watching may not be the same, but the food is great, service outstanding and even better prices. What a shame!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SgBlfFMQEchUNn3olJ1B6Q", "review_id": "qr6q1hZbBX5SCuoi18eECQ", "text": "I love this place.  From breakfast to lunch everything I have tried I would get again.  Burgers, pizza, bagels and eggs.  All good.\n\nFun atmosphere but crowded.  Just the way I like it.   Good people watching.\n\nNot a place to take the old folks.  \n\nI have been back 2 times.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sEC7NsPHCDrvSVI2K6I3nw", "review_id": "VWr0YNbU_9OITeEBRf_UpQ", "text": "I loved this place!\n\nIts very cute and they have a nice selection of stuff. (Food and non-food items.)\n\nI love that everything is fresh and the breads/pastries etc are all made on site. \n\nHad the yogurt with fruit and granola. Yummers!!\n\nAlso had a muffin of some sort... I think it was like blueberry white chocolate. Super yummy!\n\nNote: The place isnt all that big and its crammed with stuff. It can get really busy and very crowded with people inside. \n\nParking is also a bit of a pain...\n\nBut its all worth it. Go here!!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "McMS1Xw6qouR8M4pygTNDg", "review_id": "gNi0g-Y8WJz2L5uuOYSAKQ", "text": "I LOVE LGO. The french pancakes are my favorite thing to get here. I have two complaints. 1... parking. 2... the whole \"we dont have a PA so everyone crowds around to get their order\" system. It seems this place is VERY successful. Perhaps they can't change the parking situation but you would thinking getting a PA system would be a good decision for the owners to make. My boyfriend spent 20 minutes waiting for our food. Usually you like to sit and talk while you are waiting. OTHER than that everything is wonderful.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "X8pfLhF0LABJ5LNeuowCKA", "review_id": "mHwUcmn_3GiNqqnM1xIiPg", "text": "La Grande Orange or LGO is where I take each and every one of my out of town visitors.  Why you might ask? The environment is chill, the food presentation and quality is exceptional and the staff is friendly.  I probably should get paid for all the free word of mouth advertising I do for LGO but it's well deserved.  The Commuter Sandwich (sub may for goat cheese) appears in my dreams from time to time -- it's really THAT good.  I also appreciate the eggwhites/turkey :Daybreaker for my health nut days.  I promise you won't be left unhappy after visiting this incredible establishment!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RL9bXO8nwTq4gM2kU08ieg", "review_id": "M2juPvvP3FMrsyZimOlYCg", "text": "Love it except its such a cluster inside-between all the store items for sale and people waiting for there orders and employees squeezing by to work.\n\nHad the commuter  which was a homeade english muff with mayo, egg tomato and your choice of meat or avocado.  Soooo good!\n\nThe menu has such a variety-pizza, sushi, breakfast, lunch.  Saw some hot pressed tuna sandwiches that looked amazing as well.  \n\nI wish I could come here more often but its a little out of the way.  Also, I'd be 50 pounds heavier lol.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M2W1nTqC_uhhN2iJI_elMg", "review_id": "mu5JCc2EdsPWosvnWC_UWQ", "text": "You'd be hard pressed to find a better place that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner! Amazing food, and selection. Always alive and energy filled inside and relaxed and low key on the picnic benches outside. A must visit.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PV5Lv_xl3DDAcAchFJCbXQ", "review_id": "0psJVeF_yQZq8EJ8QOkbYA", "text": "Where to start.\nI will first say that these guys know what they are doing, and know their customer. The place works in Arcadia, would work in Brentwood, CA, would work on the upper east side of NYC. Would not work in Venice,CA, would not work anywhere else in NYC. Just way too Martha Stewart, boring, cute and safe. The music says it all to me. Always some Putayamo Cd playing some world music that all the soccer moms can tap their feet to. Everyone in the most expensive workout clothing, coming and going from a local yoga class, or a workout at The Village. Yuck. Yes, they know their customer, I am just not one of them. \nYea, I know that I am the minority, but this place just has no soul, nothing that makes you think, nothing outside the box. Its the kind of warm, cute, fuzzy place that makes me want to puke. For instance all the merchandising. A bunch of overly cute stuff that no one needs, and of course they put a big sign over it saying \"useful stuff\". Really? Can't you just leave something to the imagination guys? Is your customer really that brain dead creatively that you have to guide them through every step of your cuteness? \nThe crowd that hangs out here are just that, white, pretentious cattle. No artistic, creative types, no thinkers, no one that thinks outside the box.  No risk here. Very safe, and yawn, very boring. I was so uncomfortable hanging out there in that  bland, pretentious energy that I actually grabbed my food and ate it out in the car. Yep, thats the last time for me. Just not my kind of place. I do not buy artwork to match the color of my couch, and I do not need to eat a a place that tries way too hard to be cute and safe and makes me want to hurl.\nIt is too bad though, because the food is very good.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4qGR9kNFDYQ4mQREG0aRJA", "review_id": "gXsGVB8oDPFBirD3c8sSbw", "text": "Awesome idea!  We stumbled across this gem while we were next door at the wine bar.  We saw a couple drinking a six pack at the grocery store's outdoor seating and thought - we're so there!  Not only is it a quaint local grocery store but they also serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner.  Their baked goods from breakfast to desserts all looked delicious and unique.  We tried their pizza - which was very good - light crust and not super oily.  We also shared their hostess like cupcake - so good.  And of course beer!  I'd love to come back for breakfast as their english muffins are fresh and to die for.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "We5-1ccu54PAvZwh3Uj4Gg", "review_id": "2dULlAggxMYt5P1BPvFFeg", "text": "I was in town for a conference meeting and yelped my heart out to find a really great breakfast place...and behold my yelper friends you have delivered once again!!\n\nI was a little confused and didn't know how to order my Sunday breakfast, first we had to find seating, from there get in line, order and then apparently you go pick up your own food inside when they call your name!  Whew!\n\nWe both ordered the Commuter Sandwich, I ordered w/ bacon and avocado and my hubby ordered it w/ ham and avocado.  Holy cow!!  This is the best english muffin sandwich I've ever eaten!  Sorry Mickey D's!  The bacon was salty and crispy, the egg was fluffy and the avocados were just ripe enough!!  \n\nI wish I lived in Phoenix!!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OO9RZPsIaG5RVIWk1kD7PQ", "review_id": "H0VTY2lmX7FAW5cYEPgkRw", "text": "Man, I *love* this place!!! Great atmosphere & crowd. And I just heart the Venice Beach Burrito (sans tofu) with a delicious croissant for weekend breakfast with Earl Grey lavender tea or a decaf Americano.\n\nGood vibes always on the overhead. I was able to bask in the sun at an outdoor table, enjoy a leisurely meal, write in my journal, and take in all the people (& dogs!!!). \n\nTotally dig this place!!!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2z6iqGDKZ547BHnGwpDBFg", "review_id": "8U_aD5lAsguHzYfwAcFfDQ", "text": "Always very busy, and a 35 min drive for me to get here since I live in gilbert but really, I dont even care. Everything about this place it so worth it. The important part though is, their coffee! Best coffee I have ever had ever. They have a yummy breakfast menu, everything I have every ordered is yummy, including their crepes! Lunch is good, and have to try their pizza!! I always saw a couple of Phoenix sun's players there, which is nice also since I am a suns fan.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Q-kw41pmxwNCBQ63Y-FIpA", "review_id": "kOwWyHcSZeq6ndRB1CGoiQ", "text": "How could you not love this place?  Not only is the food fantastic and consistent, it has a great atmosphere and an adorable \"grocery\" shop next door.  It's a great place to people watch!  (Don't forget to check out the wine section--not only is the wine random, it's affordable and a great conversation starter with all the cute names and labels)\n\nAfter moving here from San Diego, I've been so unimpressed by all the breakfast spots in Phoenix.  This is the one place that I LOVE!  I think it offers something for everyone, however my go to is the Venice Beach Burrito.  It's such a casual spot--you order from the counter, find a table, and wait for them to call you to let you know your food is ready to be devoured.  There's tables both inside and out, and you can peruse the store while your stomach rumbles!\n\n\nThe only thing I've ever been disappointed by is the sangria, but then again I'm not a huge fan of white sangria.  I will not be ordering it again but I have girlfriends that love it.\n\nI had never been here for lunch until this past weekend--it was always my late morning brunch spot.  Technically, I believe its a pizza place, but I've never had a pizza.  Although, they look quite good!  I ordered their tuna sandwich this past weekend, which came with a side of fruit and pickles.  The bread was thin and grilled panini style, and the tuna salad definitely did not disappoint!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Deri6vf8rzTi4mSUaKLltg", "review_id": "WCPSJsIEfVaRy0eYVZhuDg", "text": "La Grande Orange reminds me of Crepevine or Squat & Gobble (local SF spots). Gotta say that La Grande Orange is extremely better!!! The food is fresh, some ingredients are organic. Most importantly, the food portions are appropriate- not super sized so that you go into a food coma. I love the casual environment. The bonus is their bakery!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AhgwtvYd9guBRs6AZ3Vf5w", "review_id": "Qb-Z-UBe2chn5l08jyVI1A", "text": "Decided to eat here after realizing Bianco is closed on Sundays. I have eaten here many times before and it is always consistently great.This time we started with the sangria because it's so delicious and refreshing. The only complaint about that if I have to find one is the pitcher they serve it in is big and heavy and it's hard to pour. We ordered the ceviche and it was wonderfully fresh. We ordered the sweet corn and goat cheese pizza and mushroom party and gladiator. They were all Delicious in their own unique way. I know I will never be disappointed at the big orange.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z-X-cAwVB1wIsAJnxpwr7g", "review_id": "5JZWO4tBY28b8z4bmLN10Q", "text": "Went again because this place is still A.MAZE.ING!!\n\nGot the chick pea sandwich and was NOT disappointed. I ate the whole thing with barely even offering the Boyfriend a bite. He he he. He got a small bite.\n\nYUM! Definitely going back the next time I'm in town ... again.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "474gZer4_3IxqOpirild1w", "review_id": "OQ-d_WjPcNnefOuvqd7oTA", "text": "This pains me to write this review and I am giving 2 stars out of fairness and previously solid history with LGO as I live a few blocks away.  I have been there hundreds of times previously.  I have had many wonderful experiences previously and have referred dozens of friends to LGO, Chelsea's Kitchen, Postino, etc.  \n\nSo, it's this past Sunday morning and I run in real quick for a few breakfast items, those being English muffins and a regular iced mocha latte.  The place was packed as usual but seemed more so because of far too much merchandise and no where for people to wait or even stand.  The service was friendly.  In case you haven't tried the English muffins, they come in a 5 pack and they are very tasty-a must have and great toasted.  \n\nMy heart burn on this visit begins at the register.  Two two items together totaled $18.02.  I was shocked so I asked the girl at the coffee bar register if she rang it in right and she assured me she did. She was very nice about it but OMG WTF?  I paid and came home.  The mocha was way too sweet and not even comparable to Starbuck's(which I do not like for the record).  So, essentially, I paid $18.02 for a pack of English muffins.  Ridiculous!  Will I go back?  Most assuredly I will but it will be a bit before I do.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KICFDhBX25ruK_iW6gLgTA", "review_id": "a2I5eYR6-PJOp9ySRG7A-A", "text": "The last time I reviewed LGO, I wasn't thrilled with my food, though I was happy with the portion, the size and the quality. It's just that I ordered something that was pretty simple (an egg white omelet with tomato-avocado salsa). But I've been back since then, and now I'm HOOKED. My favorite thing on their sandwich menu is in fact the Cubano - their interpretation of the traditional pressed Cuban sandwich (no pork, but still \"muy delicioso!\"). \n\nI've also had their salted chocolate chip cookies, and tasted the chocolate peanut butter cheesecake (I think both are from Tammy Coe, next door). Freakin' awesome.\n\n*** Regarding the cookies mentioned above, just got a really nice note from someone named Kate: \"Your review was very helpful and insightful.  I just wanted you to know that the delicious salty chocolate chip cookies and the peanut butter chocolate pie are from LGO, the pastry chef Cole is amazing!  Tammie coe has great things too, but Cole is awesome!\"\n\nCole IS awesome indeed. GREAT cookies! ***\n\nI haven't yet had the pizza, but it's on my radar, and it's only a matter of time. I'm also intrigued by their white sangria.\n\nAnd did I mention how much I love all the artsy, unique and/or kitschy items they have for sale in the shop area? I HAVE to remember to come to LGO the next time I need to buy someone a gift. So many fun (and some, USEFUL) items!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C7yR7r1oHDYHG_JKlTeK3Q", "review_id": "7yaGkR8kuXruCvX4N28lyA", "text": "LGO is by far my favorite place for breakfast in the valley. LGO is the reason I live in the neighborhood! The only down side is the tiny parking lot fills up quickly, weekend mornings and most evenings for dinner. One reason I chose to move near LGO was so I could walk or ride my bike to breakfast. I have had almost everything on the breakfast menu, and loved everything. The muffins from Tammy Coe are to die for. I always stop in the Grocery to grab bread or cheese for nice dinners or even a picnic lunch. \nStopping by after work for pizza and gelato has also become a bi-monthly occurance in our house. The pizza is light, crispy with amazingly fresh ingredients (if you eat breakfast there, you will see the chefs chopping and preparing the fresh veggies, pepperoni, salami, etc. in anticipation of the evenings pizza and salad orders).\nI recommend LGO to everyone I meet, and it is always my dinner suggestion and favorite place to take out of town guests!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "6qTA7oelKwpevf1lL_bIVA", "review_id": "8FJtP0OdtmIJUsm3L30NJg", "text": "Or referred to as \"LGO\" for short was where I ate lunch on Thursday. Bringing my laptop as my date, I took advantage of their free Wi-Fi service to create some clever rap review, but hit a road block. NOTHING rhymes with \"orange!\" Sure, I could've came up with something more clever, but I found myself easily distracted with this new tidbit and had to share it! :)\n\nOkay, okay...now back to LGO. I grabbed a fresh smoked salmon chopped salad ($8.25), which had bits of asparagus, sunflower seeds, couscous, tomatoes, craisens, and a side of champagne vinegerette dressing on a bed of romaine lettuce. Not being a fan of the dressing, I was more impressed with the generous amount of fresh smoked salmon, which was delivered at the right temperature mixed with the fun texture of couscous. Adding a bottle of water, it was the perfect and delicate lunch to balance the heavy, 98 degree weather. The portions at LGO don't look large, but they always fill me up. Maybe it has to do with the backdrop of super attractive, earthy, trendy looking people in sunglasses, chic capris, yoga wear, and sandals that keep my appetite in check? Either way, LGO is a great place to grab breakfast, lunch, or dinner with their casual menu. I'm slowly becoming a fan of their pizza as I'm getting use to the taste of sourdough crust, but love, love, love their array of freshly baked pastries, muffins, cookies, cakes, etc. Many slices of heaven await my eager and grubby hands as I fog up the glass case, while admiring their perfection. The price points are a tad high, but considering they use fresh ingredients and bake in-house, it's quite reasonable. When the weather is cooler, the patio is a great place to seat and catch up with friends. A lot of bikes are usually parked along the brick wall, adding a bit more flair and color to the place. The music is always on point with an eclectic mix of Jay-Z, Kings of Leon, indie pop, or electro-often making me want to bottle pop from their large selections of wine. Not only do they carry an array of vino from the floor to the ceiling, they also have a classic candy isle with modern day pricing, pet and kiddy goods and treats, a coffee bar (not a fan of it personally) and lots of other unique trinkets and gift items to browse through while you wait to order.\n\nWhich now brings me to the only 2 things I dislike about LGO: The California-like traffic in their parking lot and grocery store/restaurant/pizzeria/coffee bar and...that nasty coffee. If you come during rush hour, you should expect to fight for a parking spot or be cautious of someone backing out (hopefully, not into you), and those randoms (don't assume they're  all Asian :P) driving the wrong way. If you survive that, you'll be entering into a mess of people browsing up at the menu, with those that are annoyed because they know what they want, with the \"regulars\" who are actually in \"line\" to order, to the people frozen in place looking at the pastries, in-between the \"pick up\" area where people are actually picking up their orders, standing next to those who are still waiting to pick up their order, while getting in the way of the people in line at the coffee bar who just want to order their damn coffee and OJ, and the rest are now just trying to grab their silverware and napkins to eat. Just remember to breath...and breath. Kundalini. Some how, some way, you do end up with a seat somewhere and actually enjoying your meal. Otherwise, come in at an off beat time where the place is yours for the taking :) As for their coffee...have ordered it 3 different times and still hate it. They rank 2nd to Pita Jungle when it comes to the worse coffee I've ever ordered, which is too bad since the open air ambiance would perfectly compliment a great cup of Joe.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RyzzI97Vq4IelbSp5wwGtg", "review_id": "-u5UO3S5z7rx_MV6gVhTVA", "text": "I have eaten some of the food in the grocery area, including the summer salad rolls, cupcakes, and one of the famous English Muffins.  My friend ordered a sandwich which appeared huge (probably for two meals!)  I should have ordered the sandwich; the summer salad rolls had some sort of mayo in them (I didn't realize this), and I hate mayo.  Besides that, I enjoyed my fat English muffin with delicious grape jelly. I took home a red velvet cupcake to last me a few days, and it was wonderfully moist with cream cheese icing.  \n\nThe atmosphere seemed to be a fun chill vibe with somewhat friendly employees. Some were friendly, others seemed to have a bit of an attitude or just a bit aloof/rude.  While we were there, I heard about four The Decemberists songs, and that is always a plus for me! \n\nThe only problem I had was finding parking. I did not realize valet is complimentary (well free + tip).  I drove around forever, and it was crazy with cars everywhere. The residential areas within a 1-mile radius require a residential permit, or the car gets towed. So, beware of this prior to going!   Also, the prices are a bit more than I thought, but then again, it seems to be a typical trendy funky place near more pricey restaurants, so I should have known.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DZ16UuL_rPZ9FeH_7M4V7g", "review_id": "aIoNN5usKPSrZ86TTtJsgA", "text": "First stop off the plane - brunch at La Grande Orange! Love that they serve breakfast all day, and there are plenty of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Got there around 11am on a weekday, easy parking in the back.  We had the steel-cut oatmeal and stacked turkey sandwich.  The oatmeal was fine, but skimpy on the flaxseed. I asked for the brown sugar on the side. The turkey sandwich comes with avocado, tomatoes, lettuce, and havarti cheese. Good, but nothing spectacular. It came with a piece of fruit. Probably should have ordered one of the infamous English muffins.  The freshly squeezed orange juice was awesome though.\n\nCute place, but definitely could be more organized. Stay close to the counter or you might miss hearing your number called.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "rLtl8ZkDX5vH5nAx9C3q5Q", "review_id": "dNiLzn3_y-xiEO7_BfAyig", "text": "Went here for lunch Saturday afternoon with a party of 4.  I've been here about a zillion times yet this is my first review.\n\nI really hate going here but I love to eat here.  Let me explain:  The parking situation is a complete clusterfuq as is the ordering and seating process.  It is basically a yuppy free-for-all in the place.  The place where the line forms is full of stupid bric-a-brack and chatzkies.  All that crap should be removed for more seating and hopefully a less cluttered area.  Aside from that, the ordering your food and picking it up process is pretty haphazard and is not helped by tons of people trying to make their way through the place filled with shelves of random stuff.\n\nHOWEVER.....\n\nEVERYTHING and I do mean EVERYTHING on the menu is delicious.  Breakfast to lunch and everything in between is excellent.  You really cannot go wrong.  Even their pre-made salads are excellent.  Their menu is not too complicated but it is very well thought out and I bet they have some of your favorites, but with their special twist.  Anyway, everything is top notch.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bLycm4eFD50zWlxnumRPtg", "review_id": "qGyIHSbXFsooWXjMoHj20Q", "text": "I had the green chile burger and my folks split a couple pizzas just this evening at le grande orange.  The pizzas were great and I love having mirror pond pale ale on tap.  The burger unfortunately did not live up to the hype.  Having just read an article about how this burger was the number two \"gourmet burger\" in town I came in with high hopes which were not reached.  I do not like burgers that fall apart and by about the third or fourth bite I was struggling to keep the thing together.  I had the freshly made english muffin for a bun and that may have been the mistake.  While the muffin is probably fantasic with some jam and butter, it did not work for the burger.  \n\nOn my way out I grabbed a couple cookies and a strawberry cheesecake.  Both make up for any trouble I had with the burger.  I will be back to this place again, just not for the burger.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 15, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "gNLj2XIgkguCvKYWLSz8RA", "text": "Whenever I step inside LGO, I feel like I've been transported to a small village in the South of France. I forget there's a cactus population down the road and a desert mountain out the window. All I can think of is how treatfully delicious their larger-than-life muffins are, how scrumptious their cookies are and how wonderfully filling their selections like the tuna melt and wood fire pizza are. Whether I'm in the mood for a cup of coffee, a full breakfast, lunch, an afternoon snack, a sweet tooth craving, a delicious pizza or a bottle of wine; LGO is my go-to spot. \n\nSo my suggestion is to visit LGO if you\n\n...Like good food \n...Like a good atmosphere\n...Are looking for a place to relax and read the newspaper or magazine \n...Are looking for a place to do some off-site work during the day\n...Are looking for a family-friendly and reasonably priced spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. \n...Want a cup of coffee\n...Want an afternoon snack \n... Are hungry \n\nAnd when you do find an excuse to make your way to LGO, here are some of my top suggestions:\n\n- Commuter Sandwich \n- Crepes \n- Tuna Melt \n- Tuna Sandwich \n- Turkey Sandwich \n- Pizza \n- Chelsea Kitchen Burger \n- Homemade English muffins\n- Any cookie (my favorite is the apple one...I believe it's seasonal)\n\nNote: If you go during lunchtime, or on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon, be prepared to go on the hunt for parking and a seat once you get inside. But don't let it dissuade you from your visit. It's worth it, I promise!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Sve2h1r-jOyaoGY2GYL0WA", "review_id": "mQde7KRomOQoUyPGTqeXhA", "text": "Parking SUCKS.\nEverything is over priced. \n\nIt took me 25 minutes to get a cup of coffee, and I wouldn't have minded the wait if someone had acknowledged my presence and given the polite \"I'll be with you as soon as possible\" report. Clearly, that was too much to ask for.\n\nBut if you happen to go when it's not busy (i'm not sure when this is...) I'm fairly certain the ambiance would be delightful. It's an interesting concept. Also, the spaces are WAY too tight for the type of traffic they have in there.\n\nThe gelato on the South side of the building is really bland and boring. I'd rather eat store brand ice cream. Their Pizza is really awesome, though.\n\nGreat idea - mediocre execution.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XrD_RUiFeKsQ63WL3l_crQ", "review_id": "9V9EkcijwAoOeaLP6MhUGQ", "text": "This is one of my Favorite places in town to eat!! I would give it 5 stars but the  PARKING SUCKS!!!! If you are trying to go there during busy times good luck trying to find a parking spot!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qHObh3P7wAN-uYKj1PdVtA", "review_id": "wZVfzD4qpZbWbhSSW6Nycg", "text": "This is my absolute FAVORITE place, and I have been coming here for years (although I should mention I always stick to breakfast foods...I like the items I get too much to branch out). As a self-proclaimed muffin connoisseur, the blackberry bran muffin is my favorite muffin of all time. That being said, the other muffins are typically marginal at best, so if you are in the mood for a lighter breakfast, I would suggest the brioche bread or go with one of their english muffins. Mia's French Pancakes are delicious and I also really like the granola and yogurt. Since switching their coffee brand, the coffee is pretty great, and I suggest the iced coffee. \n\nAs others have mentioned, parking is really limited and can ruin your experience. Avoid typical lunch hours (you will def. have to valet), ad weekends tend to be crowded too.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "Q96IRvil6RNgdLmGKuh81A", "review_id": "BlpJz7e_92p7PfKlAUju5g", "text": "Two other women chose LGO for a business lunch last week. I was expecting something completely different. I showed up around 11:45am on a Wednesday and the place was PACKED. I had to park across the street.  The grocery area is where you order lunch. It was shoulder to shoulder with other patrons, most professionally dressed. I don't really see the appeal of coming here on your lunch hour squeezed in with everyone else. \n\nI chose a Caesar salad from the case as I was in line. I asked the girl at the counter if I could add chicken to the salad and was told she had turkey breast. But it was sliced, lunch meat style turkey. \"No thanks\" I told her. I would have thought they would carry grilled meat to add to the salads. \n\nNow to find a table..ugh. I snagged one as a group was leaving, I felt like a lurker. So we are there to chat with our client and eventually talk business. The techno music was so loud, I could barely hear myself or my client. Gosh, I feel like a Grandma here, but it was just not a conducive place to have a business lunch. \n\nProps do need to go to the dessert case.  That thing was packed with amazing treats, some from Tammie Coe.  I had a mini cupcake, a white cake with a cream cheese frosting with shredded coconut on top.  It was AMAZING!\n\nI would give LGO another chance, possibly for the pizza everyone says is so fabulous. The manager contacted me the day I went to LGO. I had sent a fellow Yelper a comment about his experience at LGO (similar to mine). She must have seen my comment and was trying to intervene before I wrote my review. I find this in poor taste. As if contacting me prior to my review will change my mind about my experience there? Sorry, no. \n\nSo many people have raved to me about LGO, maybe I went in with too high of expectations?", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UaQP0j7i6zznnLqQI0qg2w", "review_id": "b6mUeaNq-m3nRWklSszSOg", "text": "This is one of my favorite restaurants/businesses in the valley for so many reasons - since there are already a couple hundred reviews I'll try to keep my review somewhat original!  \n\nOne: I love the location.  I don't even mind that there is a parking issue most of the time, I mean how can you blame them for that? It's in a great neighbosrhood and I think they have made the most of the parking space they have - I've never really viewed the popularity of this place as a negative.  \n\nTwo: For such a busy place, I think they do a great job with customer service.  Because of the nature of the restaurant (ordering at a counter, picking up your food when they call your name) you don't get a lot of chances for one-on-one rapport building and encounters with the staff are pretty brief, but always pleasant.  I love that it's efficient and on the rare occasions I already know what I want to order the staff behind the register can somehow quickly sense my determination and call me to the front.  If, like yesterday , I want to peruse the menu, there are usually girls walking through the line handing out menus so you don't have to stare up at the chalk board.  I originally grabbed a salad out of the cold case and brought it up to the register. I asked if I could have it without cheese and extra beets, they made me a fresh to-go salad in no time and were super friendly about my requests.  \n\nThree: Every single thing I've had here has been delicious.  I try to get different things every once in a while and I've never been disappointed! Yesterday I had the Sonoma chop salad which is amazing and also grabbed a thai chicken salad for a friend and it's my new favorite thing.  \n\nI hope people will continue to patronize this beautiful little eatery that we are so lucky to have in Arcadia.  If you are new to LGO, keep an open mind and I think you will find that the great things about it absolutely outweigh the \"bad.\"", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xXddQy6m2cLcz9tfQu5fyA", "review_id": "ukdj0FkL1N8yRVCCMlwNTA", "text": "Love Love Love this place! Laid back atmosphere, great music and delicious, healthy food. Mmmm...just writing about this place is making me crave the daybreaker :) If you go for breakfast on the weekends, make sure you get there early so you can find parking and a table. It gets crazy crowded!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qI0DRRJyKrockWlVk3g7uA", "review_id": "HkRI9ZoG1SBfypREFofBxA", "text": "So I am in Phoenix for the first time on a business trip and as I am going to my meeting it is lunch time and I pass by the usual fast food options like the golden arches, KFC, Dominos, Taco Bell and secretly hoping to find something better but I am running out of options as I draw perilously close to my destination without any food.\n\nI entered a residential area and I thought all hope was lost for lunch but I saw a sign that just said \"Grocery\" so I figured I could get a sandwich not expecting anything better than something that came out of 7-11 or one of those rotating vending machines.  BUT, instead I walked into a delightful sandwich/restaurant which some tasty options from a real kitchen.\n\nI had the Tuna Salad on 9 Grain and it was probably one of the best tuna salad sandwiches I have had in a long time.  It has thin slices of apple in it that really makes it sing.\n\nLa Grande Orange - thanks for saving me from the drudgery of fast food.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qI0DRRJyKrockWlVk3g7uA", "review_id": "pPw6kjpH0CgTQnbghIrHuw", "text": "Went there the next day and had the chicken salad sandwich which was superb.  The people are friendly and attentive.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gb6zSqA3OfETc1bgazDLwg", "review_id": "6fdM_45bEMs5-8l5zTxQpg", "text": "Met a friend at LGO yesterday for coffee in the quiet betwixt and between hours, that is between the morning and lunch times rushes.\n\nIt was a lovely, peaceful, cozy environment- the perfect setting for a casual or business meeting, or just to have a comfortable place to sit and browse the web or perhaps to read a book.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "LqoX0cXXIqNyTk46HvQO7g", "review_id": "5CfPuSBKfmu9Kn-K5eD9hw", "text": "I've been here so many times and I always get frustrated. The food and service have always been decent but the parking and food pickup situation are the worst in the valley. Its open parking out front then valet in back. Ive lived in Arcadia for years and have gotten a spot out front once. The valets are great but if you're just running in for 5 mins it adds another ten to get your car back. \nWhat frustrates me more than anything is there lobby/order pickup area. First they have crammed so many shelves full of rare peanut butters, custom greeting cards, children's educational toys, and hand made wine bottle holders that there is literally one small area for everyone to make an elementary school style line weaving through all this junk. Second, after ordering your $10 sandwich you are forced to wait in a crush of people all clamoring for their food. On more than one occasion my food has been taken by a hungry soccer mom or avid bicyclist in spandex. Then off to the cafeteria style seating to find a table. \nMy problem is if your spending over $10 for their food items then they should give you a number to take to your table so its delivered, not fight cougars in a game of life and death for your meal. \nI'm over it.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "68WiOF02xISzb9Q6VLQRkA", "review_id": "OQcpMlHvvv5WoBsY4rShxw", "text": "First, let me say that the food really is quite good, including the coffee (and I am a snob).  The staff are always friendly.\nThat said, here are my issues: The parking is HORRIBLE with a lot out front that is very limited and I don't like valets getting in my car (nothing personal).  During peak times, the place is difficult to move around and feels very cluttered.  If you can go here during off hours and you are not in a hurry give it a try.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xgrNgHOs8F5JvEX38IeCJg", "review_id": "9olfi555DuC8oh_q4_X2jg", "text": "I can't believe that I've been a Yelper for three years and have not made it down here before.\n\nLGO is an eccelctic place with cute-kitchy things to buy, delicious coffee options, and a fantastic menu. I have only been here for breakfast, but I have to say that I was impressed. Ok, so I was not that impressed when it arrived- it was one of those times when my dish looked small but was actually extremely tasty and filling. I ordered the Venice Beach Burrito. Another friend had the Jersey Girl Omelet (it was very entertaining to watch a large Russian man order this). Hubski had the commuter with salmon. It should be noted that The Commuter sandwich came with a veritable ton of salmon. The lox was bright pink, cut in thick slices and piled on.\n\nThe pizza looked delicious, so we'll be back for that.\nI was alo interested in getting one of the many Tammy Coe pastry options, but I was just too damned full. LGO, I'll be back.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y1bWMPTcTf4GBP4OcTGnTw", "review_id": "Of2K57GE8_vpK47uy8O_OA", "text": "Like everyone else says, this places is auhhhmazzzinngg. I have never ever ever had a bad meal here. They have everything that you can ever imagine. I mean if I am feeling for an omelet, I can get one of the many that they serve all day- mmhmm my breakfast cravings can always be fulfilled. If breakfast foods aren't your thing, there are plenty of salads, sandwiches, pizzas and daily specialties. (It's always so hard to choose!) I think the best selection is on the weekends but you are going to have to risk the crowds. \n \nNormally I get one of their salads, but this time I got a gluten free pizza. (their new specialty) Um yummy!! I want to make it clear how hard it is to have delicious gluten free pizza. Normally GF pizza is hard and dry- and bland uck!. It was ooey gooey goodness with more of a cracker thin crust- fine by me, I have another yummy pizza place on my list! I was literally dancing in my seat because I had found another place place to go out to.  (My mother finds it quite funny when I do my \"Happy Dance\")\n\nTry Tammie Coe's cupcakes and cakes, I mean yes they are expensive but if you want a celebration in your mouth fork over the 3 bucks, it will be well worth it. If you are a true friend buy your comrade a birthday cake here, they will be indebted to you forever. \n\nYou may wonder, why did this girl give only three stars? She must be crazy and have outrageous expectations. (I really don't I promise) I mean if I was only rating the food, sure I would give it five out of five stars in a heartbeat. But seriously, there is NO parking, I mean none at all. It is beyond frustrating to drive a bit to come to this delectable haven only to find yourself without a parking spot. Once in a while there is valet, but I don't rely on it because I have been there a couple of times and have to search for a good twenty minutes to get a smig of a spot. (I sometimes have to get creative) And the confusion continues when you walk inside. Yes the grocery is cute but it's a traffic jam just to order. I always seem to find myself running into the cute little nick nacks or into another customer. I like my space and always feel crammed when ordering. And I NEVER go during peak hours, if you do you will never find a seat. I will have to be sneaky and search around the dining room eyeing who may be done with their meal and nonchalantly wait for the table. It's like a game, but it seems that I can never win at.\n\nOkay yelpers, don't cross this place off your list, it really is delicious and I always have an enjoyable time. Just be prepared to work a little to have a fantastic meal.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "jB_tZ641WMpp1Hve7Jblaw", "review_id": "YgiclUnPI2T68-sPy46NRw", "text": "I cannot get enough of LGO.\n\nMy favorite time to come is very early in the morning to enjoy the sun coming up over Camelback Mountain while having some organic coffee and a blackberry bran muffin.\n\nThe breakfast at LGO has something for everybody, IMO. Try the Croque M'Dame if you want something really bold. \n\nThe lunch and dinner options are great too. This is the only restaurant I have ever been that I could eat all three meals and feel like I was being served from a different kitchen each time.\n\nThe only draw back I can think of for LGO is the tendency for it to become very crowded. That's the best problem a restaurant can have, so they're probably not too worried about it. The parking situation can become an issue too, but for my time and money, it's worth it.\n\nLGO is top notch in my book and you can find me there pretty regularly.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "M6oU3OBf_E6gqlfkLGlStQ", "review_id": "JJaWDW_iA96lA9WloyX10A", "text": "Valet parking for groceries and a sandwich?  I don't get it.\n\nI finally visited this place for lunch with some co workers. First parking was a real issue and I hate having to valet my car.\n\nOnce we were inside there was a very long line, with a less than inspired menu of sandwiches salads and a few burgers.\n\nI went with  a veggie sandwich, the ingredients may have been local and organic but who cares when its small and not tasty.\n\nIf you want to seem emo  trendy and impress a girl and go to a locals only joint then check it out, otherwise don't bother.\n\nAlso the whole grocery part escapes me unless you can live on birdseed and condiments.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fH1vGTr23h6Z8ZLWqRYpEg", "review_id": "s8hEfdZGxcaD1-F9y2hIcw", "text": "My husband and I had breakfast at La Grande Orange today. It was our first time and even though parking was difficult I had really high hopes going in. I read up on the reviews from my fellow yelpers out there--and was ready for the challenges that eating here brings. Even though I knew about the long lines and needing to find a table first--I still found it difficult to navigate through this place! \n\nOnce we got to the counter and we ordered, I was shocked that our bill was over $25. I had the oatmeal with an English muffin and he had the Daybreaker--egg white omelet--we each had OJ and that was it! I asked for a little side of cream and some butter for my oatmeal and it didn't come with our meal. When my husband politely asked for it--the gal at the counter showed little in the way of customer service skills and pretty much treated him as if she didn't have time to deal with his request--a common denominator from other yelpers as well. \n\nMy oatmeal was decent (although I've had better at Taylor's Cafe--costing about $2 less, much bigger portion and it comes with fresh blueberries, strawberries, banana's as well as cream, butter and brown sugar! :-). My husband's omelet was completely tastless--it was an egg white omelet with smoked turkey breast with avocado and tomato salsa. The tomato's were nice but the omelet had no flavor except for the salt from the turkey. If you're expecting cheese in your omelet--be sure to ask to have some added! It contains exactly what the ingredients lsited on the menu reads--no more, no less. The smoked turkey is your average sliced sandwich turkey meat on top of the egg white rolled up with the tomato's and scant avocado pieces tossed on top. \n\nI'm so disappointed--maybe we just ordered the wrong things? When looking around we did see some delicious looking sandwiches and it did seem that people were enjoying their food, we were just wishing that we were enjoying ours as well. We finished quick and got outta there. \n\nWe'll probably give it one more shot some time down the road. We had the same reaction when we ate lunch at Chelsea's about 6 months ago. Not much in the way of portion for the price you pay. Knowing they're owned by the same company--it sure explains that taste and atmosphere didn't make up for the sticker shock.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_N-DeS909pOyryxC0mMAjw", "review_id": "wMmxO8jbueMNn3dg_-uN1A", "text": "La Grande Orange is one of those places that I like so much yet due to so many others liking it forces a strain on my ability to like it.\n\nAllow me to explain. Everything on the menu and in the store is a solid quality product. If it is something to be eaten then it is delicious. If it is something to buy and use in some other form or fashion then it is more than likely a great at whatever it is.\n\nThe area where liking La Grande Orange becomes a challenge is that it is always soo overcrowded with customers that the lines and wait for orders can be pretty long. The parking lot is ridiculously small and fills up fast and is almost always full with one or two cars already camping out for a spot.\n\nThat said, my mouth and stomach convince me that this place is just too good to give up on.\n\nI have been living in Dallas, TX most recently and have thought about how nice it would be to have a La Grande Orange out here. With all of the people recently relocating to the Dallas area maybe those who run LGO should consider placing a location out here.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RL9-QudgjWYw9l78d__uyA", "review_id": "R3Xk2lIZ9GBjxRw4Sr2WNA", "text": "Great food, very fresh and they use high quality ingredients.  Their pizzas are really good.  They have great gelato.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lC0KGXmIhyjzghBUlVnkhQ", "review_id": "jG2fTgOBtCHIXYhuG1amfQ", "text": "LGO has long been one of my favorite spots to grab a bite in Phoenix. Not only do they serve up some pretty incredible eats, but also the atmosphere and energy are infectious. I always leave feeling like I did more than have a meal: I leave feeling like I had an experience. \n\nFor a place that sees as much foot traffic as LGO, and for as little space as they have in the market/counter area, they do a great job of controlling the line and making it so you don't wait too long to order up. I was there during that odd hour in the morning when it feels like you may have missed out on prime breakfast time, but it's too early to order lunch. After going back and forth a bit, breakfast won out, and I got a Venice Beach Burrito with a side of potatoes and a 'Sunrise' (their tangy blend of grapefruit juice and pomegranate). Food came out fast, and I was meeting a friend who had already snagged a table: Two bonuses in my book.\n\nEverything tasted great, but I've never been to LGO and thought otherwise. The VBB  with tofu chorizo, mushrooms, corn, spinach, potato, egg whites & charred tomato salsa rolled in a wheat tortilla packs a flavorful punch, but didn't leave me feeling so full that I couldn't go back up and get a cookie later! Breakfast was SO good in fact, that on my way out I decided to get lunch too, and grabbed their stacked turkey sandwich to take back to the office. Knowing that I'd be eating it a bit later, I asked for it dry, and asked them to hold the bread and wrap up my turkey in that same tortilla that my breakfast came in. They are always open to substitutions, and never give me a hard time when I start swapping things around.\n\nEven more enjoyable than the food is the diverse and eclectic crowd. LGO has become a gathering spot for business-folk hosting working lunches, moms taking a break from the kids and groups of friends reconnecting. I always see someone I know, and I'm always amazed at how quickly the time passes there.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OqgL64SkHicaRtYpw08r9g", "review_id": "aUNjEnmAjW2VELyiCXhk9A", "text": "I have been to LGO twice now, and neither time been overly impressed, but please know I want to like it. The layout of the store is great, the food items all sounds amazing, and I like the valet parking. Unfortunately, everything I have ordered (the pizza salad and a tuna sandwich) have sounded better than they actually tasted, the service is also really slow even in the middle of the day and both times they have been out of my first selection. I will give it another shot and certainly hope it improves...", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9qCPmT6ovJjxL4tJB4ANCg", "review_id": "uwZ0Z7vxk1htybP29k4dOw", "text": "This review is strictly for the desserts.\n\nI've eaten a cookie from LGO before and was excellent. Who knew apple oatmeal would taste so good! Being my first time at the actual location, I was able to see the various selections of cakes, cookies and cupcakes. I had a tough time choosing what to get.\n\nAfter much thought, I ended up with the old timer cupcake. This is a hostess cupcake on steroids.and talker. The cupcake was excellent. My recommendation is to get milk with the purchase and not wait until a few bites in like I did because of how rick the chocolate is. \n\n\nLooking forward to trying out other items next time I'm there!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QpY7RhScn5ak3QIsmQBSEA", "review_id": "V6GBGFZwrXaYA6DCwRUNPg", "text": "My husband and I love having breakfast here.  Such a cute place with delicious food keeps us coming back.  The atmosphere is lively and  it's a nice way to start the day.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IUWjTmXc3wLVaMHz33inaA", "review_id": "rwHgMFmL3jp0aAMEW7TDpA", "text": "This is definitely one of my favorite brunch spots.  My husband and I just met some friends here for brunch, and as always, we ate delicious food.  I had the commuter sandwich with bacon, gruyere and avocado - DELISH!  My husband had an english muffin.  The coffee bar here is also very tasty, and their iced teas are delicious.  The only downside is that it is always very crowded, and parking is always difficult.  They have valet, but I tend to resent being forced into valet.  \n\nDon't forget to try the delicious Tammie Coe baked goods while you are here!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fSRMo1gMhj89V_Av3KcCLQ", "review_id": "jfLpvdId-EaeAWnmZdFzqA", "text": "Always a bit crowded but worth the wait.  I've only gone here for breakfast, but it's always been superb.  The Coffee is outstanding, and the apple oatmeal cookies are worth killing for, should you ever be put in that situation.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3xVwlgww4Pw5wc_twrfOwA", "review_id": "nHnOjYEXFgu3NbWc_f41tA", "text": "This place is absolutely adorable. It's perfect for lunch. They have a little shop with an assortment of things - from notecards and miscellaneous to drinks and food and snacks. You can also order off their menu from the counter. Seriously, you can't go wrong here. The food is always great, the drinks are tasty and when the weather's nice you can grab a little table outside and just enjoy it.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iwZ_7QuZ1tzT6pIZmOlDQg", "review_id": "Nncsz0WTdN7h4_mNztjtDw", "text": "Wanna know how to tell when your lunch salad is REALLY good?\n\nWhen you \"drool a little bit\" in between bites, like I did today with my Chopped Turkey Salad from La Grande Orange.\n\nI went there on Sunday 10-24, and to be honest, the setup is a little confusing for newcomers.  Order on THIS side, pickup food on THAT side, come back to THIS side to get dessert.  It's enough to make you want to just get in the car and drive home.  But DON'T !!!\n\nIf it weren't for the \"Drool Event\" which occurred today, I probably would not have posted this review at all.\n\nI shared the Green Chile Burger with my daughter, and we were both underwhelmed, really.  Nothing awesome about the burger.  Oh, it's FAR better than fast food burgers, but it's not comparable to Lobby's or Chuckbox (my two top burgers in town, probably.)  The french fries were a little thin and not too memorable really.\n\nMy son had the wings and loved them  But a hitch - I SPECIFICALLY requested RANCH for the wings, and they came out with Blue Cheese, which I then had to take back and get exchanged for Ranch.  Not a huge problem, but just a little annoying.  The Ranch was very good however.\n\nThe \"Olive Oil Cake\" that everyone RAVES about?  Meh.  It's just an extra-moist version of your average pound cake.  Tastes just like the pound cake I grew up eating in Texas, but it was a little \"oilier\" than your usual pound cake fare.  It was good, but not \"Oh My God!\" good.\n\nNow for the best item I had from there:  The Drool Creator.\n\nIt was mostly an afterthought, really.  While standing in line to get the Olive Oil cake to go, I saw the little section where they keep their \"to go\" salads.  I looked around at the varieties, and thought the Chopped Turkey Salad looked promising - bacon, boiled egg, turkey slices, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and two different dressings - Blue Cheese and some sort of yellowish vinaigrette.   I decided to take one home and eat it for lunch at work on Monday and Tuesday.\n\nGreat.  Decision.\n\nI don't really know what the magic was.  Maybe it was just a good combination of flavors.  Maybe it was just all fresh.  Maybe they use some sort of Magical Salad Crack.  I don't know.  But it was a DANG good salad.  Even on the third day, when I ate the last of it.\n\nI just combined both dressings ( about half of each little container each day ) and it was marvelous.\n\nNot too many meals cause me to drool in between bites.  This salad had some serious Mojo.\n\nI WILL be back for another one, hoping to recapture the Magic.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "P5CB4UfM6sMfrTd2h5eslQ", "text": "I salute you, Mr. Hard to Find Parking and Impossible to Get Help grocery store. You have enviable prowess in providing cramped spaces both out front, inside, and even around the neighborhood in which you reside. You make a mean pot of coffee, and you have a glorious array of sandwiches. If you were a Gerbil, you'd be the king of all gerbils in the kingdom. For that, I salute you.\n\nLGO has been a family favorite for years ever since they opened. We used to go for lunch every week, and I'd eat the BLT every time, not because I'm not adventureous, but because it is THAT good. Whole wheat toast, a heaping pile of fresh bacon, and avocados. No BLT I've ever had, even ones at home, can touch it. The Commuter Sandwich with smoked salmon always hits the spot at 7 in the morning with my hot cup of Ethiopian Dark Roast. For dinner, you can't beat their pizza with anything other than a Chris Bianco pie. Yes, that's right, I said it, one of the best pizzas in town. \n\nSo why, after raving about all of these items, is LGO a four star establishment? Service inconsistencies, pricing, and parking. Numerous times, I've been annoyed by the LGO police, girls who think they have as much authority as a mall cop, because they work there. Get over yourself, you make $7 an hour to slang beans and sandwiches. You ain't no Vice Lord. It's a rare occurance, but it doe happen from time to time. LGO, just like your girls who work there, you need to realize the products you're pimpin aint hoes and crack. $9 for a breakfast burrito with no sides, $3 for a bottle of water, and $12 for a note book is obnoxious. I can go to Kmart and buy the same note book, sans the \"made locally\" stamp, for 99 cents. Parking is A to the trocious. You can't help that, minus .003 stars. Last but not least, please for the love of all that is holy, offer a bigger size for your iced tea. I'll gladly pay for it. Ask Luci, her healthy marketplace has an iced tea fit for a king.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "rjlb-7-JcmM6fR64ZpyTug", "review_id": "HL2Wyl9f8qYqbkPJd08q0Q", "text": "This is my weekend recovery spot.  Sunday and/or Saturday mornings (yeah, right, more like afternoon) my gusband and I walk to LGO (also serves as an excuse for a workout... a workout that ends with tuna sandwiches probably isn't effective).  We sit outside and enjoy the beautiful weather, pretending to be on vacation.  \n\nFood-\nCommuter Sandwich with bacon- I die.  I've never tasted bacon so delicious.  \n\nTuna Sandwich- sliced cucumber and apple give it a fresh taste that makes me forget I'm essentially eating a bunch of mayo.\n\nSome salad I don't remember the name of- tangy, spicy, Asiany.  It wasn't really worth remembering, but it wasn't that bad either. \n\nGreen Chili Mac-  My weakness.  Who can resist gooey cheese and green chili?  Not me, that's for sure.\n\nCroque Madame- Gruyere cheese and a runny yoke, my two favorite things.   \n\nI pretty much just rotate the above, except for the Asiany salad. \n\nThe only reason I don't give this little gem 5 stars? Service.  Some of the employees have been down right rude, like the customers are annoying for trying to order something.  It makes it hard on me because my gusband can be a bit feisty and when there is a bitch behind the counter I know I will have to play peace keeper.  Not fun.  Stop doing that to me LGO.  Just be nice and my gusband won't turn into the hulk... and by hulk I mean a pissed off gay man with an attitude.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y66q9-Nggoo6W5BgoP5FbA", "review_id": "eQvfpCXmXwtNtNOWoyDMIA", "text": "Sure, you could hate on LGO for:\n-the difficulty of finding a parking spot (although people are always coming and going, wait 2 minutes and someone will vacate a spot or there is ALWAYS parking across the street)\n-the crowd or occasional snobby worker (more often than not, the people are friendly and I don't wait more than 5 min to order even though the line looks daunting)\n-the \"our dishes are good and we know it\" high prices\nBUT, if we're basing the review of LGO on food & experience: 5 stars.  \n\nMy biggest complaint would be the vegetarian sandwich, but I lived and I learned and I don't order it anymore.  Looking for something veg?  The sweet potatoe sushi roll, vegetarian breakfast burrito, and the mother earth pizza (which can be made vegan and/or gluten free) are all great choices!  \n\nOther highlights: the commuter sandwich with turkey, the AMAZING pizza, and their splendid iced green tea (or anything else from the coffee bar).  \n\nBut finally, I dare you to taste a Tammie Coe pastry that doesn't blow your mind.  The best is the Ooey Gooey cupcake - don't be led astray by how good the red velvet looks, just get the Ooey Gooey, TRUST ME!  If you're feeling dangerous, the Old Fashioned (which looks like a hostess cupcake) is wonderful, as are the cookies and cakes.  If you're not a confection kind of person and you can resist the pastry shelves, move due south within the restaurant to the Gelato shop where the ice cream is equally as delicious as the rest of the food!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x46c5z1ldZHuYcLlrIf1nA", "review_id": "Gz9CAoWQyCUfA7F3ZpidyQ", "text": "I love La Grande Orange. I recently moved to Phoenix and was delighted to find this place in my new neighborhood. Their 24-hour cold brewed coffee is refreshing and flavorful... not watered down even as the ice melts. I am excited to work my way through the many coffees, sandwiches, pizzas, and other menu items - - there are plenty vegetarian options! (They even keep vegans in mind and offer adjustments/alternatives on their menu.) I tried their signature english muffins for breakfast one day, on recommendation of many Yelpers, and they were amazing. I wouldn't pay the price for them every day, but they are a great treat to enjoy with a coffee out on the patio.\nDownsides: The prices are high. The service is inconsistent... I've been at the barista counter several times and waited for someone to acknowledge my presence. Luckily, when they do, they are nice and my order is up on the counter quickly. It is crazy chaotic most of the day, and gets difficult to navigate through the store without bumping into someone. Luckily, as you weave through the store, you get to look at all of the unique merchandise LGO has to offer, from the perfect handmade greeting card, the small but significant selection of beer, or the coffee table book you never knew you needed.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X_kPh3nt0AJPNPHye2rTlA", "review_id": "y_-I50NoIqExvxXu3td5HA", "text": "The salted chocolate cookies are the most fabulous things I have ever had. I could eat them everyday! They have tammy coe cakes which are jst as beautiful as they taste.  I love their french pancakes they ate sweetened with honey and strawberries and topped with creme fraiche delicious!!!!!! When I step into this place its like going to a french cafe.  I used to live there so I remember what those places were like.  I live a block away so I go a couple times a week its just fabulous!!!! The wine selection there is wonderful...the staff is friendly.  Its nice because they have curbside pick up if you want to enjoy your goodies at home...you can also stay and enjoy at nice little table inside or on their cute patio.  Its nestled in the heart of arcadia you cannot get much better!!! Try it you will become addicted!!!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EaSQRnUZp82dIZVotSjhUw", "review_id": "7xx22lwFdvWQUdISDuXjoA", "text": "I stop for their great coffee every morning -- and only drive by when I can't manage to get a parking spot.  LGO also has really great unique gifts that have come in handy for Mother's Day, Christmas and \"just because\" cards and notes.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZpYU1YeBKMyem0-c4FJzyw", "review_id": "PnRD45aLpEXfO-SmX6rVbA", "text": "This place is awesome... it makes me forget that I'm in Phoenix sometimes.  While I can't review the whole menu, I know their yogurt, orange juice, and coffee is awesome!  Service is usually really good and friendly, and the fact that you see a lot of the same people there a lot means that they're probably keeping more than just me happy.\n\nCheck it out next time you're in the area... driving, cycling, or walking.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KLekdmo4FdNnP0huUhzZNw", "review_id": "b6Wn_k0kN_GWe1Leezixxg", "text": "Great place. Gave it four instead of five stars because parking is always a problem. It is a great place to pick up a little nosh- pizza place next door as well. They have bakery items,. try the red velvet or the chocolate layer cake, sandwiches and more. They are open for breakfast , lunch and dinner. They have the absolute best english muffins-you must toast them twice and they get extra crunchy and talk about nooks and crannies! Oh baby! Love it. Service with a smile- and they mean it!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1jJ__X80nkTrsdaf7e-4Dg", "review_id": "37K39KfvM1Kj41NTo3YLjw", "text": "We're definitely going back. Be sure to order their English muffins and a pizza.  Thin and crispy and fresh! Excellent! We went on saturday morning for brunch and it was quite crowded. Luckily we got a space to sit. Looks like its a favorite of a lot of people! and for good reason.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gq7xnJ8Ws1RKMS8EdL6B_A", "review_id": "jSRiakugEeKeNXPz7bM04w", "text": "My fav breakfast place in Phoenix!\n\nYou get: great food, great atmosphere, good service (parking a little bit of a challenge, but I live right across the street so I just walk).  They even have drive up take out service!\n\nI mostly eat the breakfast there but have had sandwiches as well as the pizza at the Pizzeria next door.  Delicious!  Anyone who gives LGO negative reviews has just fallen into the usual boring Phoenix restaurant style type eating.  LGO is something different...order and serve yourself....kinda' like fast food (but you have to wait a little bit because all the food is made fresh), but seat yourself and don't have to worry about waiting for a server to bring your drinks/food!  Coffee is great (and strong). Daybreaker is my favorite healthy breakfast choice (egg white with turkey slices, avacado, tomato and salsa....get with a side of fruit or potato...fantastic!)\n\nYes, prices are a little higher than average in Phoenix....but you get what you pay for.\n\nWe love coming here after a good hike at Squak Peak or Camelback! Fresh squeed OJ is great and fresh made english muffines are yummy.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "NduGDKc6hLcb1S6OtW62XQ", "review_id": "SurK4aX6OfKtLLoHHIKBoQ", "text": "If I lived in Phoenix (which I'm highly considering after experiencing the 70 degree weather in the middle of winter) I would come to LGO at least a few times a week for lunch and a laptop work session. My time here today has been made up of one beautiful discovery after another!\n\nWalking in, it was really crowded and there were tons of cute little knick-knacks for sale, so I couldn't really figure out how it was a restaurant... that was until I saw the counter and the giant menu of items they offer! After some deliberation I went with the reuben (always my top choice) and a glass of iced tea. I was needing a pick-me-up meal, and this seriously got the job done. The reuben was huge and was piled high with juicy corned beef and a layer of delicious cole slaw, and was on some of the softest marble bread I've ever had. I was amazed! As if the glorious sandwich creation wasn't enough, it came with some sweet pickles and a big slice of pineapple. I couldn't believe how perfect this lunch was! It had me full and back to life in no time. And don't even get me started on the iced tea.\n\nThe atmosphere here rocks and is totally conducive to knocking out some work projects. Today it was a mix of biz professionals, groups of friends, and a couple of families. Gabi M. and I started at a round table and then moved to the community work table... the height was better for working on laptops, and there are plenty of outlets!\n\nAfter Gabi left and Lindsey F. showed up, I was debating going for one of the ridiculously large cookies they have at the front counter. Lindsey told me to do it (she REALLY twisted my arm) and loads of calories later, I was satisfied by a chocolate chip cookie close to the size of my head. \n\nOne other awesome detail... they play great music! Get your Shazam app ready, 'cause you're going to want to know the titles/artist names of every song that comes through the speakers.\n\n(P.S. I was just joking about moving to Phoenix. You know my heart is in St. Louis!)", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yLFeXMge7WF9RmGvROZOGw", "review_id": "GeY7yiSHPEJceSem5Vcjrg", "text": "Great sandwich, healthy and fresh ingredients..", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3hPmlMAP3PfHMiwNW_RUZg", "review_id": "kbJg--rv6pqdQFlYP9G3vA", "text": "Avocado pizza was decent. The shop next store is very cute and a nice way to pass time while you wait for a table. Or if you go for breakfast its a nice way to pass a few mins. \nI was disappointed the last time I was in as my order was completely lost and I patiently waited for about 30 mins and had to go up and reorder. But they did comp my meal so I'll let it slide this time :) But the breakfast I had was simple and healthy. Exactly what I was looking for that day.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "1kED3-g-gqnc4JgHe89Xqw", "review_id": "0kQixX7jKF9ZVdoQMf_ZRA", "text": "Alright, I'll be honest. I've been an LGO hater for years now. As far as I was concerned it was an over-hyped, overpriced, chi chi trinket store for people with way too much money to blow on crap they don't need. Oh, and they had some food too, but not nearly as much as they did $19 candy. And who doesn't love $19 candy??\n\nNow, all of my previous sentiments are still exactly the same. I still think it is all those things that I did before, but they have at least upped a place in my heart (stomach) due to the best freakin BLT I've ever had. For real. Their Avocado BLT is to die for. Glorious slice of bacon stacked on top of glorious slice of bacon on top of more and more bacon. For miles. And goooood bacon. Fresh avocados, tomatoes and lettuce as well to boot. Also came with a delicious slice of pineapple on the side which was one of the ripest I've had out here in a while, so kudos to that as well.\n\nSo while I don't see myself patroning the establishment on my own terribly often, next time my boss wants to spend an exorbitant amount of money on my lunch again. I'm comin' for my BLT with open arms.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "L3XWX_dd8_pYnRSMdppjDg", "review_id": "ugYZ8skH9MVJ2Y1E4iHwPw", "text": "If you go to LGO Grocery on a Sunday morning for breakfast or brunch and you see the parking lot is full and there is a line out the door, please don't turn around and go some where else, please! You will not be disappointed with the wait! Or just pass it by so there is one less person in front of ME!!! \n\nThe quality of food is untouchable! Okay, really their homemade english muffins are what is untouchable! Try the commuter sandwich, yes it is on one of their AMAZING homemade english muffins. If you have been to LGO next door for a meal, then you know the quality of the food is top notch, well there is nothing disappointing about their Grocery!\n\nOh and please don't forget to pick up a Tammy Coe Red Velvet Cupcake, they are the best I have had to date! The cupcakes can be found in the glass case below the menus. And they are full of the most divine treats you will come across.\n\nLGO Grocery you are truly amazing and addictive. I find myself making excuses to pass by, just so I can stop in for some tasty treats.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qRo9gHN5OiV1-peDuhCh-g", "review_id": "wwPaSz_AbmLrSsVfxouhKw", "text": "I love the food and coffee here (although I would double dog dare anyone to actually commute anywhere while trying to eat the commuter breakfast sandwich). Long lines? I can deal with those. But for food/coffee this expensive why... WHY are there tip jars out? Please explain to me why I need to tip... for someone to call out my name? Really? Are you not paying your employees enough? It's ridiculous. I hate tip jars. But the service is always good so I feel like a jerk for not tipping, which results in fewer visits here. Seriously, your price+tip=way too much for what you get.\n\nAlso, what's up with the disappearance of the small yogurt granola? It's not on the menu and missing from the refrigerated case the last couple of times I've been in there. Boo.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "g5Ap-K98t5uQpBDM6nQVdw", "review_id": "VjNQ5VPJrF66ugcOyiqkow", "text": "Oh LGO what to do with you.  LGO is part of a corner on 40th and Campbell that the owner has managed to transform.  It is a self contained little village.  LGO Grocery being the anchor if the choices on establishments.\n\nPerk - they offer curbside, and has a nice European feel to hit.  They offer specialty goods here and good at changing out the merchandise.  Quick run down\n\nBeverages - nice selection in coolers.  One of the first to carry the orange and lemon San Pellegrino\nWines - good selection and the prices are in line with other valley locations\nCheeses - they do excel and the cheese selection along with homemade breads\nCoffee bar - a bit lack luster, I think it could be so much better if the baristas were passionate about it versus college students\nPastries - both LGO creations creations and Tammy Coe\nMenu - is full of breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Simple and good, they also offer premade to grab and go\n\nI stopped in yesterday for the pimento dip which I swear has crack in it.  I am not a huge pimento person and I ate this in one sitting.  I have had a variety of items\n\nHomemade hash, All salads, burgers and most pastries.  I do think the LGO's pastries are better than Tammy Coe - I think the others use too much fondit.  The also offer amazing gelato both in the Grocery and the actual gelato store.  \n\nIT is a great neighborhood stop, you can chill bring your dog, have a cup of Joe.  Also, on a side note they always seem to be playing wicked music.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZkNzbXHYIBTByB-OsUwxSg", "review_id": "yP2WNiaxcG44PeK4Fz8qTQ", "text": "I've decided that I must yelp review some of my all time favorite places across the country.  La Grand Orange (LGO) is one of them.\n\nLGO has that ambiance that instantly makes you feel warm and happy inside. People are friendly, the food is delightful, music is wonderful, and everything combines to make you have one of those moments where you look around and realize \"I'm so happy!\"  It's a sensory overload, and it's so great that you don't even notice the long lines and prices. \n\nI could also do without the merchandise, although I would really love to replace my LGO mug that I lost.  What I can't live without is the Havana Latte.  Picture this: whole milk, sweetened condense milk, espresso...it is heaven in your mouth. I want to insert a million expletives just to show my passion for it.\n\nNeed food to go with your drink? The Jersey Omelette is delish. Really anything is awesome.  And! You're welcome to bring in your laptop and do whatever. \n\nLGO is one of the only things I miss about Phoenix. If I could've packed it up, I would have taken it with me.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ui00Ci0DO3TCElTJ1rVY6w", "review_id": "LnMBrbq9J87URPifhWsEUA", "text": "Their OJ is to white Bronco run for. (Reference too old?)\n\nLGO had a great atmosphere. Very European. I was seated outside and it was, for lack of a better word, pleasant. Very relaxing. Everybody seemed to be really happy there- except the people who weren't sitting. There just isn't enough outdoor seating so people would be floating around like hawks. Learn to ignore them and all will be well. \n\nI had their French 'Pancakes' which honestly is American for crepes. Seeing it written this way on the menu reminded me Ricky Bobby: Talledega Nights. \"Those thin pancakes? I LOVE THOSE!\" \n\nThey're not too sweet so if you're expecting IHOP-like sweetness you'll be very disappointed. Everything here, I believe, is fresh including the fruit; it means that it's not always going to be super sweet. \n\n\"The Big Orange\" is also a grocery store and from what I could gather, you had to bring your own bags. Remember, if the groceries don't fit acquit!\n\nSomeone needs to shoot me. With a review this bad I'm getting away with murder :)", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2pf6qz6vcC7ErQET1wksGQ", "review_id": "_4vFZPzY1-KYysIi6gnPAg", "text": "BEST RED VELVET CAKE IN THE WORLD! The store is crowded and always busy but the food is worth the drive and hassle.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vhxFLqRok6r-D_aQz0s-JQ", "review_id": "vmlbFLGBAx2WPpe9iYnknA", "text": "Parking is horrible, but the place is charming.  I love the ecclectic mix of gifts (books, soaps, candles, candies and stuffed animals) along with food products and wine.  The prices are high.  You are paying for the charm and the convenience of being in Arcardia.  I will say however this is often were I come for my dessert fix.  They carry tammie coe cupcakes which are sweet and delicious.  I always pop in when i'm grabbing a pizza, over at Postinos or jonesing for some gelato next door.  Great place to grab some coffee or a quick breakfast on the weekend.  Real neighborhood feel.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6e7pZofhDuIlD_rX2oYirQ", "review_id": "m6yi4W0yFOl52u_oCnX0Tw", "text": "The mushroom pizza is amazing.  I also REALLY like that you can order a bottle of wine from the grocery with no corkage. Their wine prices aren't bad for bottles that way,  much better than the cost of a glass!\n\nJust don't go on a busy night and you won't have to deal with the parking nightmare or the waiting.  Go on Monday.  It was super good!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZzxZZksMVxeOGcGfEFbfUw", "review_id": "9CKqT7-CBJti38LpumOSgw", "text": "This is a good place if you like loud music (so loud that the cashier can't hear you and you can't hear them!) and a store that is PACKED so that one person can get around the store at a time.  They sell lots of little items and it appears more like a tourist trap than a grocery store.  I wasn't thrilled with the store at all, small parking, small inside and packed with stuff!  However, we did leave with a few English muffins (which are huge!) - they are really really good, I would stop by and get them again.  Also had an old fashioned cake, like a hostess chocolate cake, which was also really good - but they didn't make it.  \n\nGreat place to take friends for a once experience, not great for eating there often or for large groups.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U57ebl1SZYVYJqe9Ksvnkw", "review_id": "UL-I7tqK60bgFqdV9nEQEQ", "text": "LGO grocery is a great little place, it reminds me of a high class, artsy Cracker Barrel. They have alot of really cute stuff you can't find anywhere else including knick knacks, specialty candies, and accessories. It's also tied into the restaurant and you place your order on the grocery side so it gets pretty crowded, if you head down there try to go during non peak hours, unless you like being packed in like a sardine ^_-", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZrgoyNBElvOn_2GRZOL0SA", "review_id": "XU_TtGsU4LcX0eJ35nnpBA", "text": "LOVE it!  So many fun products to check-out while you wait.  Good wine selection (and no corkage).  The tuna sandwich was truly the best sandwich I've had since my old favorite The Hamburger Habit in Santa Barbara.  I will be back!!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eb6TDta2-8QDHwKTGWF7cg", "review_id": "tlKRunzQgeIRrPNSY39AOw", "text": "This place is AWESOME! \nThey have the best Chicken salad sandwich i've ever had in my life! If you're in a hurry this isnt the place to go. It's always packed but thats a good thing! it's absolutely delicious!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7jZ0AITlAwA21xruohnniQ", "review_id": "pc8uTm5BkQcP9ZXvU7lY2Q", "text": "Four stars ONLY due to lack of convenience.  Must schedule trips around \"rush hour\" to prevent searching for a parking spot and waiting in long lines.\n\nThe place is crowded for a reason.  Must have items include chocolate chip cookie sprinkled with sea salt, the dressing on the caesar salad and the coffee served for breakfast.  Service is great...staff always very friendly and accommodating.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "B2NBtdyPbE0LQ-62cU_j1g", "review_id": "j5CBXY-6cIv1J1-Rs9gVUg", "text": "I love this place, and the wait is well worth it. If you are not a fan of waits, crowds or good nosh or novelty food, then La Grande Orange is not for you. But those among you with a versatile and educated palate will enjoy all they have to offer!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "t-27_YZKsk9tMbAiwQKCwQ", "review_id": "oC8XghkeE9EMoV8Ojg5RMA", "text": "Have you ever moved somewhere and then looked around at the surrounding communities and wished that you had selected the next street over?  Or the next town, closer to work, etc.?  I've been very fortunate since arriving in Arizona.  Phoenix, AZ 85018 has always been my neighborhood.  \n\nMy ex picked a condo near 36th and Camelback 6 years ago.  Then I lived in a funky, cool condo community near Campbell and 44th.  And now I reside within a minute walk of La Grande Orange Grocery (pronounce it LGO, much easier) and the original Postino Wine Cafe.  I purchased my home 3 years ago because of the community, the location, the possibilities of what the lot/home had to offer AND because of LGO.  The idea to have my business located here, Space Massage Studio,  came about after living here for a year or so.  That's another story for another time.\n\nI appreciate the uniqueness that La Grande Orange offers to the neighborhood.  When radio Milano was open (now the Arcadia Room), it was my favorite for noshing because of it's ambiance, service and location.\n\nIt's amusing to hear/read of so many people that drive here from Glendale, Chandler or even Scottsdale and are frustrated that they cannot find a parking spot, on a Saturday!  Really?  This is a neighborhood, meant for biking & walking.  LGO is not a mall.  I will say that if you find a spot within a 2-3 minute walk away, it's worth it.  Slow down, enjoy the stroll.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b2LsuXZY8QFbwK0ny1UUEg", "review_id": "DuF8wsAvh6wK-Y54Aiaggg", "text": "Yum!\nCute, cute place!!  Go for specialty groceries, pastries, or a quick lunch or breakfast.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RCjuKSuPezW6qI3ZKgkncA", "review_id": "QhwrlIXuhMvAKFpDWpEkyg", "text": "I love LGO! Everything that I have had here is always very fresh tasting and delish!  My favorite lunch salad is the smoked salmon salad.  You can also take your dog here and sit on the patio which is very nice since there are not a ton of places in Phoenix to bring your pup!\nThe Tammie Coe desserts are also to die for!  The last time I went I got the coconut cupcake, I thought I made good cupcakes, but then I tried this one!  Very moist and the cream cheese frosting was amazing!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mqyH3CqjMufsm5FccDrjLA", "review_id": "7jjHDw8n0-xXXKITSF06Vw", "text": "Staple of phoenix.  LGO offers so much besides a cup of coffee and breakfast sandwich (both of which are phenomenal).  Its a bit of sensory overload when you walk into LGO... its ALWAYS crowded (people can really sniff out a good thing), and its crammed full of their specialty market and grocery items (tough on my pursestrings because everything they sell is either ridiculously cute or scrumptious). The entire atmosphere is incredibly adorable. \n\nIt'd be sacreligious not to get a Havana Latte... Now that I'm thinking about one I just might have to make a quick LGO run today.  The breakfast sandwiches are also to die for and don't forget a red velvet Tammie Coe cupcake (breakfast of champions).  \n\nThere is the LGO Pizzeria next door/attached and it is also super delicious.  \n\nOnly negatives are that LGO is very popular and therefore has limited seating.  So if you are wanting to stay awhile to either work or gossip you might have a hard time finding a seat.  Parking can be a nightmare too.  The last few time I've gotten lucky but its somewhat hit or miss and awkward to park.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WV9oNBkcw3HvzEP45OHQVQ", "review_id": "kvtLEt2_C7WPUvtuWKxYPQ", "text": "Nice little cozy neighborhood market.  I was in the area and decided to drop by to check out what was fresh and get a drink.  From reading the other reviews I would've love to try their pizza.  The place reminds me of Dean & Deluca in a smaller package.  I usually don't eat sushi from markets but even their sushi looked appetizing.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E4LU_WX3TYIddBDgClkaVw", "review_id": "WqO9IBPqrJmgmLebP2Jsnw", "text": "Yummy.  Try the commuter sandwich, or the gourmet giant cookies.  Fast service for such quality food.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZrgoyNBElvOn_2GRZOL0SA", "review_id": "aqgoAnWyMeYuwOaCfbTXzQ", "text": "Amendment to my original review: the flow of traffic throughout this entire space is bad and that's including parking.  Lines in several different locations in the restaurant cut the space and make it difficult to traverse throughout the restaurant.  The tuna filet sandwich (not the tuna salad mind you) with a side of fries makes it so worth it though.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zYgSDyEHVcMLRL1LLms7IA", "review_id": "AlhzKgShweKwkpzCJvQVAQ", "text": "Been here many times for breakfast, the place is a zoo, but it is sort of a controlled chaos, but tonight it was just a write off. I don't know if they were short staffed, but a quick coffee, turned into 20 minutes, then we were told to go stand in line again (10 deep) at 7pm?!?  Extremely slow service, so if you want a quick coffee in the evening go somewhere else, but they seem to have morning coffee figured out!  Of course the parking is the usual :(", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YK-g0g4HbI6uVegt2ac8xA", "review_id": "yP7NDlXumTNXXm0-o3EV1Q", "text": "This place is great.  I wish I lived closer so I could go more often.  My staple is the veggie sandwich - it's fabulous, and the pickles they serve on the side are divine!\n\nOnly 2 negatives for me here - the noise factor (they play music really loud, plus lots of people), and the crowd/parking issue.  This place is popular (for a reason!) and parking is always an issue.  I usually just call ahead and do the car pick up for this reason, but I wish I could park easily and stay and linger.  They have a really fun shop with pretty unique items, and I do enjoy browsing there and hanging out.  But parking is so difficult that I just content myself with the food to go.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6hRKotVFPYL7Ci0hipN9Eg", "review_id": "KE4jQcBX7gadYtGKHEFi6A", "text": "After stopping by here several times to buy bread on Sunday, because Pane Bianco is closed, I had the opportunity to have breakfast here several times; amazing food and grocery area. Very glad they have a complimentary valet these days but seating can be chaotic. Love the strawberry brioche, pizza, and daybreaker sammie sans meat!  Buy the reuseable cups for cheap iced tea refills which are necessary in PHX during the hot summers.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eVq6OT3R-nRnZDfmtX9aOQ", "review_id": "koTmyFqsTG2dQX2aq0go4A", "text": "Laid back, fun, marketplace atmosphere with great food. The service was friendly and fast. We went early enough so it wasn't too crowded and were able to snatch a good parking spot. \n\nTried the breakfast sandwich with avacado and bacon as well as the potatoes to share. The portions were generous. Bacon not too oily with a good stuffing to english muffin ratio. I especially appreciated the fact that the eggs were cooked perfectly - still moist and yet not funny in the middle. We will definitely have to return for some of their lunch items!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gIvI-M_e43VAiUv0BwVznQ", "review_id": "GlYv6Zu1LJWCqXJFqK1S_Q", "text": "Stepping foot into LGO makes me want to move to the Arcadia area immediately! It is absolute madness inside, filled with Lululemon clad young professionals, the smell of yummy breakfast in the air (perhaps with a hint of Michael Kors \"Very Hollywood\" ;)), smiles from all of the employees, and super cute season appropriate trinkets. \n\nEvery time I have gone it has been PACKED, but so worth the wait! A friend & I went on a Sunday morning after an intense bootcamp session to refuel with egg white omelettes, mine with avacado, hers with Veggies. Perfect AM protein fix! I've only been for breakfast, but I am dying to hit the pizzeria for dinner. Absolutely darling.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ha4pc2q3HqczrifpU2K7pg", "review_id": "1oyBbqbdhOrj8G73kHNPrQ", "text": "LGO never fails me.  It is absolutely my favorite place to have brekkie.   \nIt is a tradition to head to LGO when I am in Phx visiting KD. Simply said, I would not leave satisfied if we didn't go. Today I was able to introduce my friend Mike S to this favorite of mine. I do believe he left this fine establishment as a fan.  Other friends joined us today and the majority of the table had a commuter sandwich.  It is the BEST breakfast sandwich on the planet.  It consists of an English muffin (made at LGO), eggs, tomato and mayo.  My meat of choice on the commuter is bacon.  This sandwich is addictive!  \nThe best thing about LGO is that you cannot go wrong with anything you order.  You will leave happier (impossible not to). I have been to LGO too many times to count but each time I leave, I 'm one happy camper!  Mike and I were waiting for our food, looking at the other items that were ready and thinking that everything looked scrumptious.  On days that the commuter has not been my choice, I have had the french pancakes (delicious) or the fruit (always so nice and fresh). \nLGO has a fun atmosphere and a cute store to wander around in while you wait.  I would be amiss if I didn't mention their iced tea.  I always have the standard iced tea but I know people also greatly enjoy their iced green tea.  I started with the iced tea and as much as I love green tea, I can't move beyond the regular iced tea.  I also appreciate being able to get a refill before I exit.  \nAlso, I always marvel at the sweet treats from Tammy Coe in the display cases by the register. On occasion, I bring some back to Tucson to share.\nLove love love LGO!!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E0pX1m97QSVgxLWTbUTnBA", "review_id": "QNxM_qWRaaXOLJDR0UlV8A", "text": "I've stopped by the shop before but never got anything so this morning after 2 hikes I decided to come in for a cup of coffee before hiking Camelbak.  There were many employees and I was waiting at the coffee counter for about 4 minutes with no one to help me, which I don't mind so much.. I don't know if I was supposed to wait in the other line where the food was being served?  The coffee dispensers were in the other room then the regular coffee was dry.. I guess it's just bad timing.  I waited some more but at least I got a fresh hot coffee.  I would go here instead of starbucks anyday!\n\nI'll have to return to go next door to the pizza place someday.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CcdJ_VhU_zqe2fL7G3eXug", "review_id": "2gpMgIXp6yiUYU9H413L0g", "text": "The fresh MJ breads and Tammie Coe cakes/pastries are the best on the west coast.  The communter sandwich is my favorite breakfast food.  The to go salads are fresh and more than you can eat. It is a very popular place, so be prepared to wait in line, but it is worth it!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U2KySmR2CwuY4XXQBFnoZA", "review_id": "8h7_9ywjt6jgCsQZGyMERw", "text": "Went for the first time on my birthday for Sunday brunch - talk about diving right into the deep end! It was busy. Buuuusssy. But, food was good, coffee - delicous, the pricing was slightly high for my budget (so not an everyday place).. the only downside really was the chaos that is ordering/paying/waiting for your food during a peak time. So just be prepared for that & a lack of parking.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D5J4mKahKvUBJUTWanZwdA", "review_id": "Mzvp5KbTN0c8FWrJXQaNhA", "text": "We're regulars at LGO. Amazing desserts, delicious homemade English muffins (can't go wrong with the commuter sandwich w/ avocado and bacon). They sell a great bottle of inexpensive wine- Klee. And always revolving retail area w/ unique gifts. Great place to eat, shop & relax.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aJfAJPoynVj-CBLGaXE22A", "review_id": "f4NZn2JpNQcVn4vdudVaeA", "text": "Holy -god damn it - batman - rock n' roll I love LGO.   Even when this bish is rocking hard on a Saturday morning and I'm yanked cause parking here is an absolute cluster (not their fault they kick ass and everyone wants to mow here) I find it feasible to commandeer a table (Steph does this part) get coffee/hot chocolate and get  my scrumdiddliuptious nummers nom nom'd.   I highly recommend eating a Tammie Coe pastry while waiting for your food.  She makes a crumb bun that will make you weep.  The thing is a religious experience, I swear.  \n\nFYI there is no waiter service till 4:00PM.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2FtCOwNwd6UsBgScSc1_Ug", "review_id": "_-jX7c8_98Ro4CkVL5EZPg", "text": "The Good - food, shopping for worthless  tchotchkes, nice patio, dog friendly.\n\nThe Bad - overcrowded, listening to the boring yuppie a-holes is unavoidable, dogs everywhere.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AkJFqLqHHAKY3H5R8p7cPQ", "review_id": "VBiSxS1iXz9-kAXlyA91XA", "text": "THe LGO grocery is quite unique.  You walk into the front and you see a menu with breakfast items, sandwiches, pizzas, and incredible desserts.  When you turn the corners, you run into a lot of cool trinkets, unique snacks, soaps and lotions, and much more.  The prices are a bit unreasonable, but that is expected of a store that is within a nice restaurant.  I think the rosemary raisin almond crackers looked the most interested that was within price range.  My eyes were glued towards the wine as well.  I will have to update this review once I buy something here.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mEaSom1N-bnr7C9V8s9WGg", "review_id": "jaXwy_IDPWSeNNQqrnWQPQ", "text": "I've been here twice. The food is pretty good; service is awful. The first time I was there it was very crowded. I was just getting a pre-made salad and a drink and apparently was in the \"wrong\" line. After waiting my turn and finally getting to the cashier, she rudely told me I was in the wrong line and wouldn't ring me up. SORRY. Did not know that, being my first time. \n\nI had a similar experience with snotty cashiers the 2nd time I went. It's always over-crowded but I guess the yuppie a-holes love this place. I won't be back.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WONxf9ZYhZ0hsbkFlYLN-A", "review_id": "otLbKoEnzrend-7BVkXd-g", "text": "Yummy, Yummy,Yummy!!  Good food, drinks, and good for children!!! Definitely wil return!!:))", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FHDI8M5sm6lrZXNUBZAOfA", "review_id": "doMt1RaqoiH4JeHjRWKweQ", "text": "How have I not reiviewed LGO yet? How? I'm flabbergasted at the fact that I have not publicly declared my love for this gem of a neighborhood hangout. Here it is - my heart on my sleeve. Or my drool on my shirt\n\nThe atmosphere here is the closest vibe I've found to my Minneapolis roots. All kinds of strokes, all kinds of folks, and the underlying assumption that you already \"know\" everyone, including the people you haven't met. Every time I go, which is every other day, I sit next to some perfect stranger and feel like they're my next door neighbor. Funny cuz I actually did meet my next door neighbor at LGO the day after moving in across the street.\n\nFabulous vegan and veggie fare, enough on the menu to keep me interested for as regularly as I go. And the English Muffins. Oh the English Muffins. They are as big as my face and delicious enough to have their own Facebook page (Hello if the Cowboy Ciao Original Chopped Salad can have it's own FB page, so can these muffins!). Wine shop, colassal cookies, dog friendly and the best source for last-minute random gifts. That is one big ass orange.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eebh5dSAeB3KQz6mraPGng", "review_id": "bKC9fjiRz5iIN6t6bz5scg", "text": "Breakfast, you gotta have the Jersey girl omlette.\nLunch, you gotta have the seared ahi tuna sandwich, but on an english muffin, not toast.  This lunch sandwich is the BEST in the city.   I could eat it every day.  Only available until 4pm though.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ia4AnjbeyXPKZc_FyzSVUw", "review_id": "-xcWqIzYEs5OtOdW5W4_0A", "text": "I went here while on vacation. Beautiful cakes in the display case! Neato gift items. \n\nYummy  food. \nI was very happy that they were able to remake my salad without cheese.\nI loved every bit of this place.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vLi60zqzc675Q5c24ooOUw", "review_id": "10TbChqNWik0QR_XPgSYlg", "text": "Quick review ... \n\nThe place\nDefinitely has a hipster/yuppie vibe to it.  Hidden in a neighborhood.  Half kitschy junk for sale and half restaurant.  Service was friendly and prompt.\n\nThe food\nStopped in with the kiddos so we only got coffee and a cookie, both were great.  The draw is the food for sure.\n\nThe bottom line\nI like the energy and vibe that they have, but it comes at quite a price in that the noise factor is off the charts.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VpL2gVvtB94NJiK5-EPjoQ", "review_id": "IQXzFirzZZMPoVGabg8WFw", "text": "I had driven past this place for ages not knowing what it was but seeing it always packed. Finally decided to go in, it is adorable! I didn't get much but it was delicious. I heard their English muffins were fantastic and I was not mislead. Wish I had purchased a bag to go. SO GOOD with just some jelly. mmm! I also got a side of their potatoes (w/o sour cream) and a side of fruit (w/o creme fraishe). Next time I will try the chickpea lettuce wraps. Their tea is really good, too. They seemed flexible with vegan special orders and I love their wide ranging hours.\n\nI did feel a bit like a fuddy duddy thinking the music was way too loud but other than that the atmosphere, service the food and ingredients were exceptional.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jjmVBDP7zHwysuYNVwavpw", "review_id": "KIv4U4PcAMSKLda3Ic6M5w", "text": "I've been to La Grande Orange a few times and adore the venue, grocery and store. However, I have been less than impressed with the food. The first time I went for breakfast and had the Jersey Girl Omelet. It was good but not great. The next timeI had the mushroom pizza. It was so greasy that I had to go through multiple napkins and could only eat 1-2 small pieces before I gave it all to my friends.\n\nTo sum it up, if you are looking for a chill place to hang out, people watch and do some small gift shopping it is a great place but don't do there for the food.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "P2kVk4cIWyK4e4h14RhK-Q", "review_id": "RFcEdPnxjAZsjLvVt-RgZQ", "text": "I liked the hustle and bustle going down in here, coming from other metro areas there just isn't enough of that feel for me in Phoenix.\n\nMy espresso drink was good.\n\nI sniffed the cheeses.\n\nI have nothing else informative to add on La Grande Orange.\n\nBonne journ\u00e9e @LGOGrocery", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t2YBANsJYySOXvHyOjcZkQ", "review_id": "XTToQtR4oenvgd9QeqptUQ", "text": "I hesitate to give it such a high rating but I truly cannot find a reason not to.  I started visiting just to pick up the Tammie Coe coconut cupcakes (amazing), then would get espresso - very nice - huge cups for a little drink (fun). Finally I ordered a sandwich to go. The Turkey Stack. Wow, delish! The bread was wonderful, turkey great, perfect avocado, havarti and mayo/mustard was a great combo. I look forward to returning and trying breakfast. \nParking is a nightmare.\nMy kids love the old fashioned Cupcake that looks like a hostess cupcake.\nThe gift store is very cool. \nGreat wine store. \nNice patio for pooches. \nI wish I lived in Arcadia.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T6WvlN3HjeUdC5itKgIsQw", "review_id": "nJQ71rmWilc8bwqzAGlpiw", "text": "This place makes such great food and the store is fun to shop in while you wait. They make their own English muffins, which are so freakin good, you'll wonder why no other bakery has ever made them.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x5MtSDPP8VC2pTlTNF4Tnw", "review_id": "Zw7b7RgCiWiIVhFYul8l3A", "text": "This place is so neat! The Tuna Steak sandwich is fantastic and the cold brew coffee is a tasty treat to energize you! The store also has lots of nifty little gifts that you can't say no to buying.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_JHs2fAdeWf0Wp_rAAg4iw", "review_id": "AVpif1vYFoZvEf6LoFGwlQ", "text": "The food is pretty good, especially the cheeses:) The cold brew is also pretty good most of the time.  The place is pretty adorable. I really enjoy coming here, but the parking sucks big time.  There is \"free\" valet in the back, but of course you should tip.  I mean, does this place really need valet?? Also, I avoid this place on weekend afternoons.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vchdTJklX4KnQDuDCWpxAw", "review_id": "cglXND8i9xpvt2792AWMEg", "text": "Do yourself a favor and get a Havana Latte and any one of their pizzas.  \n\nYou can thank me later.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DZH5pRRxBBHRT5tF1wQ1_g", "review_id": "QvInmllROVOlFFZ5fQ7rYQ", "text": "Love this place! They've got great food and ambience - just a perfect place to sit outside, grab one of their honey lattes, and anything to nosh on. Love the Tammie Coe offerings! Favorite salad here, their Nicoise. Favorite sandwich, their Croque Madame. Favorite breakfast, their Birchemuesli. Also love the little knick-knacks they've got goin' on everywhere, just adds to the funness. Pet peeve - ocassionally coffee is not consistent, does get ridiculously crowded - and parking's a real hassle. But if you're in walking distance, then you're all set!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uWr21MBjmfojZ4MFaVlong", "review_id": "javFQcrBkpJEJHJBNbIKWw", "text": "I've only been here once, but I'm already a fan. Didn't get a chance to meander through the shop, but honestly, I wasn't there to shop. \n\nWe parked in the back and basically walked through the kitchen (which is in the shop) and the shop to get to the pizza place. There are far too many entrances. We had to walk through 3 doors, and then walk to the other end of the restaurant, just so the hostess could see us, and walk us back the way we came to seat us at a table. Kind of felt like I was walking in circles. Not so good if you go hungry. But all that can be overlooked because the food is fantastic!\n\nWe got the avocado pizza and added prosciutto and spicy chilies. Now, let me preface this with the fact that I'm not really a pizza person, unless i make it myself. Generally the crust is just blah and there's too much sauce. I am now a LGO pizza person! the pizza was just big enough for the two of us, the crust was thin, hand-made and perfect. The toppings were fresh, and you could tell. I didn't have a problem with the topping ratio, either. Usually I find that there's too much of one thing, not enough of another, but this was not the case. Avocado, 4 cheeses, prosciutto, tomatoes, spinach and chillies. No red sauce. Right off the bat, that made me happy. The flavours were perfect, the crust was perfect, it was pretty much a perfect pizza. \n\nOne issue I had with the meal: no refills on sodas. They give you a can, a short glass and 2 (yes, really) ice cubes. Kind of a let down. Stick with iced tea, or remember to ask for a large glass with ice. \n\nDessert. it was my birthday dinner, so of course dessert was a must. Our friends (who got the same pizza as we did, sans chillies) got the million layer red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting. I got what they call the Old Timer, which is essentially a homemade Hostess cupcake.... on crack! I'm a fan of red velvet cake, but i'm super picky about it. This was moist and perfectly done, and the frosting was finger-licking good. My Old Timer was just ridiculous. Cream filled devils food cake with chocolate ganache all around the outside. The cake was perfect; moist but not mushy, the ganache was rich but not so rich you couldn't eat it and the cream was fresh. \n\nI can't wait to go back for a date night and try an appetiser, maybe a different pizza and a different dessert. I'd love to go for brunch, try a pastry, mosey around the store...", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V_MWIxoXbX4FM-QQZLDkfQ", "review_id": "evFNgTvK_Q6mrj1h27bvmw", "text": "I go to LGO Grocery EVERY time I go to PHX.  It has a very special place in my heart.  The breakfast food is spot-on, every time.  The French Pancakes, which I never get but always get a few bites, are quite possibly the best thing I've ever eaten for breakfast.  With the fresh cream and honey, they're near perfection.  I always get the eggs and bacon, because they prepare them so well, I'm never disappointed and I pair that with a fresh-made english muffin, that will absolutely make you question your assumptions about carbs - because you'll never be able to pass one up, once you try it.  The place isn't inexpensive, but you do get a lot of food for your $$$, so it's worth it.  I have been literally dozens of times over the last year + and it has been great every time.  I love this place.\n\nThe service is always friendly, it's a GREAT hang-out, especially after a nice quick hike up Camelback.  The bathrooms are clean, and very spacious, the parking is sometimes a pain, but it's worth paying for valet if you have to.\n\nWhatever it take, just go.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Mm4KdQ-cU_5i9lvwBeKjmg", "review_id": "Cxnnjsc__rcZV-iP1O0Itg", "text": "I go to LGO any chance I get for breakfast. I love love it!! The coffee, lemonade and the french pancakes (well any of their pancakes) are soooo good.  Besides, you can browse the shop for unique gifts.  I only bought a plant once. But, they have neat things if you ever need it...", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4dnDsoHuxUtzhaumxbpR5w", "review_id": "MMGGktFcjcqVzFco-ISZQw", "text": "I love La Grande. Sure, there are plenty of things to bitch about...the trendiness, the parking, the chaos of it all....but really, I just loooove it. This is our favorite brunch spot. We grab a couple of Commuters (okay, and a coffee cake or salted chocolate chip cookie if they have them), some mimosas or iced coffee, and park ourselves on the patio. The babe runs amok, no one cares much, and we have a nice little morning. \n\nLGO = WINNER", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RncvGh0Kd2vRr1JADQEcIg", "review_id": "Sbif1tc37ET-TftdHKpDaw", "text": "So far, I've only had their salads, sushi and of course, pizza and I really adore this place!  When I feel like pizza, this is the place to go to. Make sure to stop by the Grateful Spoon next door for a yummy gelato!  The fact that this place is dog friendly makes it an extra bonus!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hb49IsEZltm85wLz3uMrmw", "review_id": "tqv7P7PjGgUouCkEuWRqQw", "text": "Their pizza and salads are some of the best that I have ever had. I have had their pepperoni pizza, the margarita pizza, tomato and italian sausage pizza. I have tried all of their salads and they awesome! I make a stop into this tasty terrific joint ever few months. Best time to go is a little before 5 to avoid the dinner crowd which can give a wait upwards of 25 minutes. I do not recommend the Sangria as it has no flavor! There is a small gelato parlor that is connected to the restaurant for a sweet treat after dinner if you have space in your belly.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wfl20o8-0ZLzIvnP548utw", "review_id": "MB01cMaUG7XJxPBGD4FK4Q", "text": "Pizza and sandwiches are awesome. Wine is delicious as well. It can have a long wait and ordering can be tricky for your first time. You gotta do yourself a favor and check out the store. It has some of the cutest items and apparel. Think a food version of urban outfitters.. Super cute ad trendy. The wines are from all over! Loved the commuter sandwich for breakfast. Parking can be rough at times.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Zi0h5i-ZKDI9hZQgKCyDSw", "review_id": "fehbjUhKITLQSItogrTsaQ", "text": "I've eaten majority of their menu and haven't found anything that I haven't liked.  It's a great place for any meal.  My boyfriend is more a breakfast person and I'm more of a lunch person so this place is perfect for us.  I love their avocado pizza - we did it with proscuitto once and it was fantastic.  The spicy tuna roll makes a great appetizer.  The white sangria is probably one of the best I've had in Phoenix.  For dessert, the red velvet cupcake is unbelievable - the frosting is the best part.  The parking kinda stinks but you can always park across the street at arcadia room and walk to LGO.  Can't say how much I love this place!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "xZvRLPJ1ixhFVomkXSfXAw", "review_id": "-xQ1dB8PMII18aM2vPOZ-w", "text": "stick with the pizzas and salads and your tummy will be happy!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7aQvAhgpdXqkTQEp8b8Szw", "review_id": "K-EipZKnBDfV_72ROiWbHw", "text": "My first trip to AZ was a real treat when I was taken to La Grande Orange Grocery. Charming from the moment you start driving past it! Lets get the not so cool things about this place out of the way first...\n\nCons:\n-Parking lot is silly small for how popular (and amazing) this place is. Although, this well NEVER deter me from going here. Even if its just to grab a quick coffee.\n\nOk.. now that I really sit and think about it, that is the only Con to this delightful establishment. Walking through the shop you can find the most darling and useful items including: funny/witty random items, coffee mugs, to go cups for iced drinks (a MUST in AZ), t-shirts, books, art, calendars, magazines, etc... You can also purchase cold beverages outside of the restaurant or coffee bar and they also have a huge selection of wine for a small store. I purchased a darling La Grande Orange to-go coffee mug and if an art piece my boyfriend loves is still there when I arrive next friday.. I will be getting that for him.\n\nThe coffee bar smells amazing and even though I have only had one  iced toddy (AZ friends, i'm catching on ;))  from them, I am in love. The barista was super knowledgable and friendly and guess what ? She managed to not screw up something as simply as an iced beverage. I also purchased a bag of their Organic Ethiopian coffee. It is sitting in the apartment in AZ just waiting for me to come back! They bake all sorts of delicious treats daily and they have a food menu outside of the restaurant. They offer lots of quick fast goodies to take on the go as well as breakfast options for all of us loungey-coffee/brunch/patio-with-our-laptops people. ME. \n\nWhile I was there I dined in the restaurant and our experience was great. We ordered cocktails while we waited for our table and they were fresh and delicious! So nice to have a real drink outside of UT. We were seated quickly and our server was very helpful, friendly but also very laid back which I love. We ordered the  grilled artichoke which was of course amazing, a vegetable pizza and another round of drinks. As we finished up our dinner we walked around the shop one more time to take in all the amazing random stuff they sell all while a great AZ storm was starting to brew outside. \n\nThis place is amazing. If you live in Phoenix you should be addicted and if you are visiting, you better make a special trip. Or two.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "n3owDxbciySivULJqOyK1Q", "review_id": "G3VajR5BjLdHhEpTmWJekQ", "text": "Going back to LaGrande today to buy their famous English Muffins to take to family in Texas. Know that this place is very busy, but the food is certainly worth the wait. I especially like purusing their gift and foodie department!!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8U6I0GuBasZa9rapy2H-8A", "review_id": "lb9FPS7f9qML97ALmyUBFg", "text": "The breakfast is so dang good! I could rave about everything from breakfast to the pastry case but then this review would become ridiculous. \n\nCoffee and tea are also delish. I'm telling you its all good!\n\nWe heard Jay-z playing today (Sunday), way to be hip LGO. :)", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "04bgNBaA08GfHUndweJZSA", "review_id": "Bn2X_DBsujX-yBdkWcTbzw", "text": "I have never had an english muffin like theirs! Absolutely amazing.  The food is high quality and you can tell the difference.  The only problem is finding seating.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9psg7Mwm68ojID5de7UDtg", "review_id": "_ZYEOZkWOIqF7GRY_UJYrg", "text": "Food is pretty darn good.  You can bring pets.  That's about it.  \nDon't go on the weekend for breakfast the place is a zoo and SUCH a hassle.  You have to wait for your order to be called out, carry your food through masses of people, and find a seat in the loud dining area or usually messy patio.  \n\nI'll give it another try, but I like a RELAXING breakfast. Not a \"popular\", hip place with a large quantity of annoying people and limited parking.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wB7YiVcqEWyL7arlVLsa-g", "review_id": "1WupnSzzotzuhjkyl7yTEA", "text": "La Grande Orange is great......at certain times! I used to work by there and the curbside pick-up is fantastic. Other than that? I find myself hesitating to go there now because of the atrocious parking situation. This place is an absolute zoo on the weekends and when I can't find a parking spot by the restaurant, I find myself parking in the surrounding neighborhood worrying that my car may be towed when I come out! \n\nNeedless to say, their homemade English Muffins are amazing. I really could just survive on those happily for the rest of my life. The grape preserves on the side are fantastic as well...and I don't even like grape preserves! That, paired with their coffee, makes for one of the best breakfasts in the Valley. And, if you're splurging? Go for the salted chocolate chip cookie if they have it. It makes me happy just thinking about it. :-)\n\nThis place is great if you have a weekday morning available to come here..or an hour or two on the weekend. The little shopping area is great to browse around - when you can figure out a way through all the people in line! Don't get me wrong..the food is fantastic. I just like a little more relaxation on my weekend than fighting through the hordes just to get that amazing english muffin. It's worth it, but then I just feel tired.....annoyed. And that's really not how I want to start my weekend off. \n\nIf you can....call in the order for Curbside Pick Up. That way, you can enjoy LGO without the frustration of finding the mythical parking spot, standing in a long line (albeit trendy) and searching for a table with everybody else so you don't have to eat the wonderfulness standing up.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VZWOi9UAqveUbQxbapKB7g", "review_id": "yFN170ONmrEjz2im3loGsg", "text": "I love everything about La Grand Orange!!!!\n\nI would like to review both the grocery and the pizzeria together since it was the entire experience that makes it perfect. I've been here a handful of times now and have been impressed every time! \n\nFirst time visiting: I stumbled across the place so I decided to come in. I love the grocery area and the fun gifts. I bought some birthday cards and took home some Spicy Tuna Maki. The Tuna Maki was fabulous and I knew I was going to come back. \n\n2nd time visiting: Went with my husband for breakfast. He had the burrito and I had the Daybreaker and we both shared an order of potatoes. All was good and tasted very fresh. The best part was my coffee drink, the Havana! Something about condensed sweetened milk makes any drink  tastes good.  My husband that is hard to pleas enjoyed the items in the grocery store too. He bought a few nik naks there during our visit. \n\n3rd time visiting: Tried their pizza for dinner and OMG!!!! I swore on that day that it was the best pizza I've EVER had! We had the Magrherita and it was just divine. The buttery crust was the right level of crispiness and the mozzarella was gooey and perfectly melted. I am not a big salad person, but even the orange fennel salad that I had before the pizza was delicious! \n\nWe've also taken visiting family members here and they loved it too. I would like to find more places like this in Phoenix. So yummy and what a great atmosphere.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SgfeYSqEBUDYtZk1L1lJ7A", "review_id": "RmX2nPVDWSjJXMxg8mQGrg", "text": "The pizzeria is a little pricey but oh so good. Definitely worth it. \nServer was super nice guy--and a cutie--but I digress. The food was delicious. I had the roasted corn pizza and added sausage. Its like a flavor party in your mouth.\n\nOnly 4 stars though since parking sucks. Be prepared to stalk people as they walk to their cars. That really was the only unpleasant part of the dining experience there.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TfOfuXzdRIO-WVe8sYsO0A", "review_id": "mH85H5s4Wh4SV-3EcKybHw", "text": "Late brunch for the long Labor Day weekend took place at La Grande Orange. The parking situation and the inside are chaotic. However, the food more than makes up for the inconveniences. The wife had the thai salad which was incredibly fresh. The dressing impressed us with its authenticity, containing actual fish sauce and a spicy kick. I tried the commuter breakfast sandwich which is served on La Grande's very own fresh baked English muffin. While I cannot attest to the authenticity of the muffin, it was fluffy and incredibly tasty (nothing like the nooks and cranies that we have so grown accustomed to associating with English muffins). Plenty of bacon, fresh slices of tomato, atop large golden scrambled eggs. Prices are and wait are well worth the meal. Impressive and will certainly be back, if not for other items on the menu, maybe just to bask in the English muffins once again.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ePduC-tSwrMQRjKI4Suh7Q", "review_id": "rgSVLoV4K7nZgiKAT8FfhA", "text": "THIS PLACE IS ALL HYPE.\nI have eaten here a few times. The lines are long and the crowd totally pretentious and obnoxious!! Most come in in there workout gear and have not eveb broke a sweat. The rest are a bunch of snotty tool bags.\nThe food. Mediocre at best. The commuter was tasteless, no wait it tasted greasy!! It was disgusting. The egg white omelet was flavorless crap! The croq. was a joke! I can melt ham and cheese on bread with an egg and it would taste less greasy and have 10 times the flavor, not to mention be a lot cheaper than this garbage.\nI have had lunch here too and the sandwiches are something I can make at home. I've tried to like this place. It seems cute, it seems like they put out good food due the massive crowds but to be honest it's a joke. I am from California and this is just a hyped up place that people with no taste for food love and flock too. I have had way way better food at places with plates not more expensive than $4.00. These people are making money of folks with no pallet!\nI e-mailed LGO to let them know my last meal there and service was awful and that I would never return due to the crappy food. I never recieved an answer to this day. It's been 6 months. I am sure they could careless as they are just laughing at all you numb tongued folk returning day after day for their bad food and to be seen while flaunting your new workout gear!\nTrust me, this place is a joke. I will never return. Never! I rather make my own breakfast or lunch than spend a dime on tasteless food. The pizza sucks too BTW!!!!!!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p0YBicqzx7sS5pmRxHCVKQ", "review_id": "k7HxGMgabFxDUi2XWZ_hOg", "text": "Always Fresh, healthy, upbeat.  Great iced drinks, sandwhiches, etc. Kid friendly, clean, and nice market inside.  Decent vegan menu.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BjwXX-sChcjx2E55B_7rXg", "review_id": "kRqpXCqsFMgMrAUPj7Ak-g", "text": "First off, thank god for somewhere in the area where a veggie burger is under $12. THANK GOD. Healthy food is made affordable and accessible at this cute, bustling little 'grocery' and for that, I thank you, LGO. Your breakfast burritos, veggie summer rolls, and nutritious salad/sandwich selection are all truly appreciated by us health-conscious folks on the go.\n\nSecond, WTF are you doing sticking your butterscotch buns and peanut butter pies and fatty chocolate ten thousand layer cakes in my face when I'm trying to get my vegan on?! COME ON. I literally played \"If you could eat a whole one of these without getting sick or gaining weight, which would it be?\" with my friend while waiting in line. There's that much to drool over.. and I resent all of it (promptly buries face in veggie burger and turns 180 degrees away from the pastry window... only to see The Grateful Spoon looming in the distance).\n\nBottom line: Lots of healthy choices, and lots that will absolutely kick-start anyone's mission to induce type-2 diabetes.\n\nUPDATE- EVERYONE BE WARNED: The breakfast burritos are incredibly bland. Both the Venice Beach and the Chorizo Burrito taste like nothing but the salsa they're accompanied by. Nutritious? Yes. Filling? Absolutely. An adventure for the taste buds? Far from.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FRPfzzoSL4KKjLcy0Dm0OQ", "review_id": "LbS0W3fRjqoq-DcVeEOdFw", "text": "Interesting place, crazy busy in the morning. I had the jersey girl omelett. I had to go online and look at the menu to remember what I ordered. In looking at the menu I just realized I didn't get the toast it's supposed to come with! Well, check your order, other than that, decent breakfast. Tries pretty hard to be trendy.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "90a6z--_CUrl84aCzZyPsg", "review_id": "IYUM2HWDekVZRDwalW-isQ", "text": "LGO has earned it's stellar reputation. I loved my BLT with guac, and Amy almost passed out when she tasted her open face chicken salad sandwich. This is a fun and lively place to grab lunch - we will be back to try the pizza. Don't bother trying to park - just use the valet.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yp90PduP1gD7kgCLWuQg4w", "review_id": "8rdDQbnDUNLfRnH75KkUTw", "text": "Ah, LGO you are a Hodge podge of confusion. It's a store, it's a restaurant, it's confusing. I understand of having a store of food based items and then having a dining area in it, like the Queen Creek Olive Mill, is a great example of this, but I don't understand how you can have a restaurant, have a beer cooler, and have kids toys for sale next to beer, ha ha. They have some really cool items for sale but there is no continuity of items for sale, IMO. \nMy friend and I ordered the classic Margherita pizza. I am a complete pizza snob, so I'm never really convinced on people's opinions of pizza until I actually consume it. All I have to say is that this pizza is pretty solid. Definitely not the best pizza I have ever had, but in no way was it the worst. I would go back here for pizza and not have any difficulty about it. LGO has a really relaxed vibe to it which I find appealing. If I'm in the neighborhood I will definitely come back, but I won't go out of my way to come here.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6YUWA-5-7YM-i_NHWVF1PQ", "review_id": "p7FU4Jcal5tbVIHGqy2Log", "text": "Affectionately known by neighborhood entrepreneurs as Conference Room A, for its popularity as a place to come with the laptop for a social change of scenery from the dining room table.  Because it's right around the corner, I know I will always bump into someone I know.  I do relate to the comments of some of the other reviewers as I have witnessed some of that pretentiousness.  But when I come I mostly come to work and eat and thus block that out.  And hopefully diversify the audience a bit for the other patrons.\n\nFoodwise, everything is great!  I especially love their Arnold Palmers on a hot afternoon.  For breakfast I'd have to pick the Venice Burrito.\n\nMusic can be a little bit loud but if the weather's nice just sit outside at the picnic tables and enjoy the ambience.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TJYLegdD8r_p5HOM6OgX5Q", "review_id": "qwFJRE8DY-GIDN1AjsvlLA", "text": "After hearing about this place for years, and finally being able to get a parking spot close by, I decided to try it. But low and behold the pizzeria was full so I was directed to a very cluttered and crowded market with the same menu. Besides the uncomfortable claustrophobic atmosphere, it was frustrating finding a spot to wait for my food without being pushed in a corner or up against a display. And sorry, the food was good but those had to be magic avocados for the price I paid for that personal pizza.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EMc72I5KbhP76GI365zLaA", "review_id": "p8xUmh0_G60IK3_V0mNkfQ", "text": "Wow. Ordered 3 dishes - all great. Blueberry muffins and the press tuna sandwich is to die for. I'm digging this place - perhaps my top 3 breakfast joint worldwide.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "b92Y3tyWTQQZ5FLifex62Q", "review_id": "pcEeHdAJPoFNF23es0kKWg", "text": "Yes I do rock the hipster joints.  I dig this place.  A little bit of a scene, but the food is solid and the service is great. Hard not like it.  All in all a great spot.  I tend to switch up my favorites but I typically hit this up for breakfast when in the 602.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5lq4LkrviYgQ4LJNsBYHcA", "review_id": "tpzhqD9OitlBS6SpwhuU_g", "text": "Never one to let the idea of three square meals a day deter me from enjoying a visit to a new city my three plus days in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Glendale, and Chandler would additionally lead me to a number of ancillary eats - some upscale and French, some down n' dirty Southwest, some new, some old, some hot, and some cold.  Beginning first with my love of pastries, the first of these six stops would be at the combined grocery, caf\u00e9, bakery, liquor store, souvenir stand, and pizza parlor that is La Grande Orange Grocery; the sort of place you have to see to believe yet the sort of place where it all seems to \"fit.\"\n\nHarbored in a small strip mall with plenty of parking plus curbside checkout for those on the go I made my way into La Grande Orange only half knowing what to expect and having already mentioned the commodities entailed the only thing I could think of when I entered the door was a trip to Whole Foods if you condensed the entirety of one store into a space approximately one quarter the size.  With cups to one side and cupcakes to the other, wine to my right and coffee to my left my first impression was one of total sensory overload yet at the same once I entered and started to browse I detected a sort of controlled chaos as the various lines moved toward their destination with a good flow.  \n\nHaving already eaten breakfast and had plenty of coffee with pizza plans at Bianco for later in the day I took my time investigating the space - children's toys, shirts, travel mugs, cheeses, pre-made salads, locally roasted coffees - before finally approaching the pastry counter to browse the cornucopia of goods.  With many items baked in house and others provided by Tammie Coe Bakery two doors down I weighed the options carefully while additionally gauging my hunger and although any number of the options sounded delectable I ended up settling for two; one my own choice and a sort of obligation at this point and the other a recommendation from the young woman at the counter as \"the best thing in the world;\" a promise I told her I'd hold her to if she was wrong, and after paying the modest tab I made my way to the street with my choices packed up (ostensibly for later, but in reality for enjoyment less than thirty minutes later as I checked into my hotel.)\n\nBeginning first with my selection, La Grande Orange's very own Red Velvet Cupcake, this large specimen wrapped in red wax paper and topped with an ample pile of cream cheese frosting would prove to be one of the better Red Velvets I've had in some time save for the stellar version at Bouchon Bakery just one month prior.  Loaded with notes of cocoa and sugar plus the faint taste of cinnamon and what I'm pretty sure was clove I really enjoyed the subtle nuance to this cake and despite the $3.95 price tag the portion was substantially larger and the cake significantly more moist than more expensive versions in other major cities.\n\nMoving next to the suggestion of my cashier, the Tammie Coe Crumb Bun, I really was not sure what to expect of the $2.50 option but what I received, while not the best thing in the world, was without a doubt the best sweet I had on my visit to Arizona.  Beginning first with the exterior, this golden biscuit looked something like a cinnamon roll meets a scone with a spiral texture encased in crystal sugar, but digging deeper and peeling off a layer the texture was instead somewhat akin to the famous Breton Kouign Amann kissed with cinnamon and topped with streusel.  Layer after buttery layer, bite after yeasty bite, and making a mess of the carpet (crumb bun indeed) all the while all I can say is that if you find yourself in the Phoenix area this is a must try and given the quality of both selections I was lucky to be staying so far from La Grande Orange and Tammie Coe because otherwise I'd have gone back for more.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3eit3w0zDbb-z57c9P60vg", "review_id": "BatSRYhTB3ptdH_EBW6EiA", "text": "awesome place for everything. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert-- all superb here. The grocery side is also very unique and accomodating. This is a great place to bring a date or the family.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w7fVhgCQwxDotua2ELdPGg", "review_id": "VhQ2Fq7pkrc6tB4OXLL7SA", "text": "Great place.... comsmopolitan combined with quaint. LOVE the pizza & red velvet! Not together. So good it gets crowded..... only downfall.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1kbCpvI2Rg2SrvqNHX2BQw", "review_id": "V1cvM5-PhPBRYCJST1AEyA", "text": "Have you ever  dreamed about a restaurant you visited,, and wanted to go back no matter that it was 2000+ miles away? This is one of those. I want to go back, NOW. The pastry, the orange juice, the eggs. yum. you need to go and try it. I believe it's worth the money ( not cheep).  The only big down side is the lack of parking and line.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jSC2tNU9OoSuUNVVh1ioEQ", "review_id": "Hp9xBZWpb52HBXNb-xg6Nw", "text": "I'm traveling on business and stopped in for lunch. Heard about this place from Phoenix New Times - Best of Phoenix. Great neighborhood hang spot everything on the menu looks good. Looking to come back and try some other items. \nI did come back after 4:00pm to try the so called best chicken wings in Phoenix according to the New Times. Really, those are the best chicken wings. Those were just BBQ'D wings. Need to fry those babys to get that crispy skin. I did like the sauce, very tasty.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m5o-T-WvDFIaNT7-tEpjtg", "review_id": "HHlQtXHSj3ARF-H64-LSMw", "text": "Ok, so mostly we just go to LGO to have brunch or lunch and it's awesome for that with a couple of important notes. First, be prepared to wait and feel crowded for a WHILE till you can escape to the outside with your foods and drinks. Once outside, finding a good table to enjoy at may be somewhat challenging or....just not possible. I've never tried to eat inside to my recollection. It seems pointless to eat in LGO where its wall to wall products and people when you could go outside and enjoy the weather. The food is always delicious. The menu is inspired but accessible and reasonably priced. On a side note, LGO is a great place to stop and pick up quality treats like breads, cakes, cookies, specialty sodas, beers, wines, cheeses etc. It's like a boutique convenience store for foodies and that is always handy. Too bad about the too cool for school crowd but I generally don't let them bother me.\nTo be clear this review is on LGO Grocery only. Although it is adjoining and affiliated with LGO Pizzeria, I am treating it as its own separate entity.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3JR8Z1-qdWOWEDycbrIflQ", "review_id": "hzIdJUP4EqmgKClDfS-aZA", "text": "Great atmosphere, great service, great food. An oasis.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "lt8EDfC80IpHzGKlj8qGpA", "review_id": "nEOZ1QKkGYXFsI_knPb2yw", "text": "A must eat in Phoenix, not just for the food, but the experience. It's a grocery store slash dinner or delicatessen (lunch) and a gelato shop in 1! And it's all so good. Their wings are to die for. Not breaded, baked in a delicious sauce and then you can smother it with your favorite dressing. I prefer blue cheese. Their oven baked pizzas are really good too! The best part of LGO is the gelato. All of their favors are delicious and made fresh at the store. The best part is its really affordable compared to the chain gelato shops in Phoenix/Scottsdale. The only reason why this is a 4 star and not a 5 for me is during lunch they become more of a sandwich shop. Their delicious pizzas and wings are only served at dinner.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SUcoN2gzxMX3IPfBWp-cSQ", "review_id": "yKJdW7Exs9foWKmBkiHRWA", "text": "Dopetastic gluten-free, roasted corn pizza!  I went here with a friend of mine who has Celiac's Disease, so she can't eat wheat based foods.  So gluten free is her go to.  We got a couple of different pizza's here, and while the other one is not worth reviewing, the roasted corn pizza topped with laura chenel goat cheese, corn, roasted tomatoes and basil was exquisite and would make even the tone deaf's taste buds sing!  It was really good, and I didn't see that coming at all. \n\nThe vibe is pretty chill in there, there are a lot of patrons, but you can still have a good conversation, and the staff is pretty friendly and provides good to very good service.  \n\nI'm definitely going to go back and get that pizza again and try some of the other things on their pretty vast menu.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YSuXJX9LsyTF55LiP6lRrA", "review_id": "gL2wnTHPGL-bUyUXoGtfdQ", "text": "This is another great place for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The parking is quite difficult.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f01B5tRtqf3k6ak1pPSAWw", "review_id": "BMWmWseEMriEcujBk1OkEg", "text": "Adorbs!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mlFupG8LJFaL4rvSTvCyyw", "review_id": "IZY2L_WA-dRIuCZt_rHbhA", "text": "One of the best places for breakfast in the valley.  All the food tastes great as well as the coffee and fresh juices.  I would recommend the place to anyone who has some time to spare for a long breakfast since there could be a little wait to get your food they are usually really busy but friendly service.  They have a shop in the front where you can browse through food, wine, cloths, and gifts.  Its a cool place try it out!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MJ2xFLYg_e9d62Wbxr50aQ", "review_id": "NkpjdFH1_IGexr2eB1SeoQ", "text": "the parking sucks no matter when you go.\n\nokay, i had to get that out of they way.  onto the good stuff.  the food here is heaven!!!!  i have tried the salads, reuben, tuna sandwich, red velvet cake and they are all great.\n\ni love the green chile burger!  it's the best i have ever had!  damn now i'm hungry.  the fries are great.\n\noh and this is the best place for an arnold palmer.\n\nthe best damn place ever.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2U1l902B6fJ9lx77-l6q2w", "review_id": "XVtvUkr8eg9GoMihJZBYmw", "text": "A foodie friend brought me here for lunch on a Friday. Valet parking was free and though the place was busy, it wasn't ridiculous. I meandered though the odd and eclectic selection of wine, cheese, candies, candles, note-cards and other such things while deciding on what to eat. I wound up with a stacked turkey sandwich (they had me at 9 grain bread, Havarti and avocado) and a mango tea. I found and held the table while my friend waited for the food to come out. Seating was not too hard to find, even though the place was busy. Everything was fresh and tasty. Ambiance was good and the clientele was not obnoxious (nobody sneered at the 2 fat lesbians enjoying a meal or anything  - and in my hometown, the hipsters everyone complains about - they sneer). I took half my sandwich home in a box, but my friend also took some yummy cookies and sweets home too. I'll have to come back just for pastries sometime.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u1fxUYcCZsiazNmczJh0hQ", "review_id": "JUzyhGdBsVo0iSpCMQq5ow", "text": "I wish they would open other locations in the Valley , but not enough to franchise and lose the quality. Really I am jealous of all the residents that live within biking distance of this beautiful place.  Everything here is nothing but the best, the food , the quality of people, the music , the vibe , all of it reminds me of a cool place I would find in a major hip city.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wmxVjCmlcccFtAi4qSkFFw", "review_id": "HFDC0K9ih34DV5RmxdwPsQ", "text": "This place is amazing. Gift shop, sandwiches, salads, incredible baked goods, coffee bar, pizza (evenings only), breakfast and gelato. Too many choices to pick from.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "feoYMFEhnMUZjruHm2r3Ag", "review_id": "01GmnRQhtD8aUZrZkCMWhw", "text": "I'll just add my 2 cents on how fun, happening, and great this place is. The coffee totally awesome. The bakery items impossible to choose. I had a very very good tuna sandwich then noticed the pizza's on other tables and had to try it. Had the margehrita and it was spectacular. Gooey cheese, chewey crust, superior ingredients. The staff here from the pizza guy to the counter people to the clean up crew......very friendly, real, and beyond efficient. \n\nThe atmosphere here is just real comfortable and fun. A wide variety of seating styles......from indoor table , to community table, bar,outdoors garden, oudoors sidewalk, indoors amongst the grocery shoppers......\n\nA very cool place.....can be difficult to park there sometimes but just presevere.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nmpONbwjEBD7Mqiqs2aOAg", "review_id": "6TJntY1I1kUBTXfI1SUdMQ", "text": "Good but a little overhyped. I had the commuter sandwich which would have been just ok other than the bomb homemade English muffin, which was so good I bought a pack to take home. Desserts are delicious, especially the Ooey Gooey cupcake. I'd go back for the cupcake, complimentary valet, and the awesome view of Camelback.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oy_0JzDPYGXBZ2YhDhxK9w", "review_id": "t-BT5s9tdC9tWCKnt90-Ag", "text": "Awesome pizza. Love the neighborhood vibe!\n\nI'd recommend skipping the gelato though.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bomxdD965gZr9j4iuUIqjw", "review_id": "yvbWU4rctSuk2fQ5lk864g", "text": "Went for brunch/lunch on a Sunday - wow, it was packed and with good reason!  The store and food was fabulous!  I had the Jersey Girl Omelette along with the green tea - pastrami, potatoes, fruit, toast...done to perfection and very tasty.  We even found a seat - next to impossible there.  I will definitely be back to try their pizza and other dishes that they had available.  4 stars as opposed to 5 because of the parking and long lines - but it was definitely worth it.  Will be back!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LxgdyviWGbgvVp_L0DABpg", "review_id": "4lA-Lr9JRakuUzlxqxmBhA", "text": "Venus Beach breakfast burro was DELISH! Very healthy and low cal after pulling out the potatoes. Orange juice was fresh squeezed fresh as well. And O M Gosh.... Those cUpCaKeS!!!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "BjwXX-sChcjx2E55B_7rXg", "review_id": "H29MOU7OHgZGrNjDOTZvcQ", "text": "To all the carnivores who have been scarred by vegetarian friends brutally forcing you to \"just try a bite\" of a rubbery Boca burger or flavorless beans-n'-sh*t burger, know that there is hope for you yet. \n\nLGO has perfected the veggie burger. The Shangri-La is filling, big, flavorful, healthy, and cheap. Plus, you can get it wrapped in lettuce instead of a bun. Take that, carbs. It also comes with a piece of fruit, so your sugar cravings will be somewhat satisfied without ordering a 6-inch cookie to-go and crying while eating the entire thing in your car. \n\nI love that burger so much I want to take it behind a middle school and get it pregnant.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NhxRHb16MQT6OWtkxOe8Yw", "review_id": "3ejbvGmJ39CJc4su5GajqA", "text": "LGO makes the VERY BEST MOCA! I would just think the moca would be average because the food is incredible, but I now go for the moca!  The set up their is always a cluster of confusion. The service is not spectacular, although they are super friendly. I never know where to get things, silverware, cups, napkins, etc... I think if I go a few more times, I'll be giving LGO 5 stars for really amazing pizza as well as yummy deserts. And of course, my fav moca!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iwLGuUgpEpVh8R7RgSmh-Q", "review_id": "nnui24gZYhHQYcikqHENbQ", "text": "I am obsessed with this place! I'm here  2-3 a week! My boyfriend and I are going to moving and we are basing our location around LGO. Thats how much we love this place! The food is so stinking good and fresh and local!! I have had almost everything on that menu including the beverages. My new favorite sandwich Is the Hot-pressed tuna. My other favs are the tuna steak sandwich, and hot-pressed cubano! And don't worry u vegetarians they have wonderful and oh-so delicious dishes for you too! \n\nAnd if you are a celiac like a couple of my good friends their gluten free pizza's are ridiculously yummy!! I actually prefer the gluten-free over the regular crust however the regular crust melts in your mouth!\n\nI have never had one bad thing to eat here. I highly recommend bring yourself,friends and family members here. And if you just finished an exciting hike on camelback mountain immediately get her for a cocoanut water to rehydrate, then refresh with a beer and sandwich sit outside and take it all in. ENJOY!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iwUN95LIaEr75TZE_JC6bg", "review_id": "xGfElqRIpkrNgaavQ01xZQ", "text": "One of the benefits of being a native Arizonan is knowing all the best kept secrets our state has to offer.\nThat doesn't mean I'll share them with you, because I won't. \n\nHowever, I've been doing a lot of thinking lately, mainly about how I do little or nothing for my fellow man and how the karma from that might bite me in the ass someday.\nSo i'm going to share one secret with you about a Phoenix restaurant this one time. \nLGO.\nThe food is superb, the service is quick, the ambiance, fantastic. That's not the secret.\n\nThe secret is MJ's breads. \nMJ Coe is an award winning baker whose breads are the best in all of Phoenix.\nAll us natives know this, and now you do too. \nLGO not only uses his breads in their  sandwiches, they offer them by the loaf. \nAnd here's the secret that hopefully keeps me out of the karma-cancer hot seat. \n\nMJ offers a signature chocolate-cherry french bread that's quite simply the best bread on earth.\nThe color of chocolate, dark brown, it looks like no loaf of french bread you've ever seen, almost like a pumpernickel.\nOutside, the crust is perfect.\nInside, the crumb is moist and chewy, with large chunks of what I can only presume is world class chocolate along with whole fresh cherries. \n\nAnd as if the chocolate french bread wasn't enough, biting into a chunk of chocolate or a cherry in every bite is the experience of a lifetime, one you won't soon forget.\nBut plan ahead.\nLGO doesn't shelf this bread, it's a special order requiring a one day notice. \n\nHere's another tip, mainly for men. \nOrder at least two loaves. \nOne for the drive home, as you incessantly pick at it until its DOA. The other to present to your wife in a blatant attempt to barter something other than jewelry for a blow-job.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yrXCDuHsWLt14ql-aLOCYg", "review_id": "ox914gCFn8tM8KJf8hmSnQ", "text": "Nic-nacs galore!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DACiFcUgLSTM3DrHOk-KYw", "review_id": "i8BiWwfNEyFBirVRVuMUWQ", "text": "this place is amazing!  everything is made to order and they have fantastic breakfast dishes and a great selection of bread, beer, wine and cheeses.  i was very impressed with the quality of their food, espresso and cleanliness of their store.  it is dog friendly and a great place to eat.  i hope to come back to this place whenever i am in town---they offer something for everyone and also have a very good gift shop with shirts, cards and books and other unique stuff.   for those seeking quality food at reasonable prices, this place is very hard to beat.  i only wish they had one of these in Seattle.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PwemCNJqvGerNZHbSSbmFA", "review_id": "G8FQiaVypUp4gUt-7fUt8w", "text": "I came here at 2 pm on Wednesday and there was a line out the door. My first thought was \"doesn't anyone work anymore?\" or do they all work nights like me?\n\nI ordered the stacked turkey sandwich, the line moved pretty quickly and the girl at the counter was friendly. The next problem I encountered was finding a place to eat my sandwich. Here is hint: Remove all the pretentious crap (what they call \"grocery\") and put some more tables in the place. Focus on the food and the customers.\n\nNow to the sandwich. What is the Cardinal Sin in sandwich making? The wrong bread, and yep, they did it. They used thin, flimsy 9 grain bread to hold together a stacked turkey sandwich, and after one bite, it all fell apart. So I was left to eat all the ingredients of the sandwich a la carte like a Thanksgiving meal. That's too bad, because it was obvious everything was great quality, and had they used Italian, French, Ciabatta, etc.,  I would not be giving this a 2 star review.\n\nI may possibly return (am in no hurry)  for the treats, or a cappuccino and breakfast. The sandwich experience was too irritating to give another try, especially when a few blocks away The Vig is serving the best damn sandwiches in Phoenix.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zfysCL-0uQNCWdGvzZ6QWA", "review_id": "ctt7pIZpY6yACmvY57vG1A", "text": "This is my favorite place to go for breakfast. The line is not that long, and is always worth it!! I walk in feeling like it's a friends restaurant even though I don't know anyone. I leave with a smile. Get the Daybreaker. I've never liked any breakfast item more. The food is so fresh! Great selection of beverages too, since it is a Grocery as well as cafe. You can eat cheap if you want, or you can go moderate.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7EJJUCl3lHM5mYlFX0bLEQ", "review_id": "zRYtShR3LT25TbpxI8u9LQ", "text": "Awesomeness! So smart but It's a bit confusing for a fist timer. Them muffins are great wish they put more sandwiches and breakfasts on them. The place is so rules free I hope people do not take advantage because they give the customer the benefit of the doubt.\n    Pizza was nice, love to have tried the sweets but as it was January I was already way over my careful calorie count. The rockin tunes added so much though I am sure the format appeals to mostly a younger crowd. \n   Some Details, Counter Service until 4. Pizza day time only weekends. Sandwiches are picked up at a different counter than, pizza and burgers. There is a white bucket for your dishes.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wtUaByVscyIp3CiI2L7k2g", "review_id": "Rm3heZ3pBrW0-cMfjsNW3Q", "text": "Love chillin on the patio @ LGO after a long week. Mirror Pond Pale Ale, Margarita pizza, tortilla soup and Red Velvet cake!  Boom!\n\nYou can select whatever beer, wine or soda you want to drink right out of the market coolers. Then just ask for LGO to open your beer or wine and enjoy it right on the patio.\n\nThe pizza is hand made and only fresh ingredients are used.  It takes a little while to get your pizza so have plenty of drink and conversation going.\n\nTortilla soup was served in a good size bowl and properly topped off with plenty of tortilla strips! \n\nGo ahead and pick your favorite cookie, cup cake or piece of cake from the fresh baked items.  You can't miss on dessert.\n\nBe prepared to be patient with the valet because this place and next door Postino's are always popping off.\n\nThis is truly a one of a kind place for PHX.  \n\n~ el Bouj", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DTnEAKk2UKl7y5oraiePpg", "review_id": "YIGIfsVtrI_szJzkw7gxlQ", "text": "This pizza is amazing!!!!!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U6Dq6Y9nJ8DapmknW8OeAQ", "review_id": "OzmJ-c6KvlYSgs-azkFZfw", "text": "I went here on a morning with my wife and kids.  We left a large resort and were on our way out of town headed to the Grand Canyon.  Perhaps the service leaves something to be desired because it is a grocery that has a kitchen, but the food is out of this world.  My daughter was disappointed in the pancakes because they were more like crapes, but I loved them and my older kids loved it all.  It did not matter since she ate half of my wife's egg white omelet.  We all shared and I would go back every week if I could.  Certainly all the locals seem to be doing that.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7UhBV3q1JQLV3XC5OjmRNQ", "review_id": "IDRGfdTlxKgCjgnu15j78A", "text": "Had their red velvet cupcakes (the ones from LGO, not from the cake shop), and they're amazing!!! I had to bring some home back to CA with me. Really wanted to eat here too but the place was pretty packed Sunday morning. Will have to come back and try their food next time.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fy64dq8l5iHNZ3cpYShjng", "review_id": "D0R70p01EW6miIR9o_p0rQ", "text": "Thank goodness for the valet parking! The selection is great, but the take out ordering process is confusing at first.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "CRywkebZtGq0lKcbRlOPqQ", "review_id": "0QebDeqGPTQMHd_u8UF03A", "text": "So fancy and so good. Pizza, wines, notebooks, cupcakes, coffee.  Everything your yuppies heart needs.\n\nAlong with some free wi-fi, you can see why all the folks and their yoga mats were hanging out here.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kk05snSafuIFK0lsxoMNzA", "review_id": "Bzu85pNvHCZCvEG31fvo1Q", "text": "Please come to downtown Phoenix!!!! This place is consistently fantastic.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "lmiDCrmas8TxRsbIGZX9Pg", "review_id": "ao5AuVx8Mzu2wl6EMYjhVg", "text": "It's like a non-country, trendier version of Cracker-Barrel. Cute, cozy, filled with nicknack's and plenty of charm. On the downside, it can get a bit crowded, and there is not much parking, but overall- it's a nice local spot  with plenty of delicious goodies to try. \n\nTip- lots of good wine to choose from!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ufb8AAI13azHpn2KPD-CUA", "review_id": "GDmKYfHJ0SmHBolJ7MU1HA", "text": "I love the tammie Coe cupcakes and their bakery but the espresso drinks are horrible! I have only been there in the evening so maybe it's just the people that work nights but I don't even get one anymore because it is so gross. I love the brand of espresso they use so not sure what the problem is. Otherwise it's great there. Love the store.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "X5GbNXY_nNoa_vTZDD0aCA", "review_id": "s6EvVGQyTBCedEQyTUjRxQ", "text": "Love this place. \n\nThey have a bunch of great little kitchy gifts, sweet-arabilia (candies from \"yester years\"), some great wines, and a great deli counter.\n\nA few of my faves to leave w/, or find a table to enjoy at outside if I can, their hot pressed cubano and a coconut cupcake. De-e-a-licious.\n\nIts always crowded here, but if you wait out the line, youll see why.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SAAMpBGcVVNAww_4yZpIoA", "review_id": "9_RacpVVH1Z4LCvlgJ5LMQ", "text": "Okay, now that I've been here three times, I feel comfortable with a 4 star review.\n\nWent for breakfast once and lunch twice. Everything I've had was deelish and the prices are very reasonable.\nThe Croque Madame was a great satisfying breakfast sandwich (open face) that was a bit tricky to cut/eat but the Gruyere, Ham and tomato on whole-grain is top-notch. A sunny-side-up egg tops it off and you won't be hungry for a few hours...\n...too bad because you'll want to save room for any one of the amazing cookies, bars, cakes and scones in their enticing bakery case. I highly recommend the red velvet bar and the old-fashioned chocolate cupcake (with white curly q's ala hostess).\n\nThe chicken salad sandwich is moist and tasty and served open-faced, while the hot pressed Cuban sandwich is wonderful on a cool day. Served with fresh pineapple on the side, each item is in the $7 range (very good for the serving size, IMO).\n\nAbout the only downers were lack of parking and having to wait for a seat (when it's busy, which is pretty much ALL the time).", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tzqB7mMLboWeH2Y7UmId_Q", "review_id": "H7zYVbGHsHbqyKd5_2axpA", "text": "What a great concept!  Came for brunch, lines out the door as we anticipated.  No big deal, as it moved quickly.  I ordered eggs and bacon and hubby the pancakes. Unfortunately by the time it got to the table everything was stone cold.  Coffee was really strong (end of the batch??) then when we went for a second cup they were out and had to wait ten minutes for a fresh brew.  Not the best experience, shame I really wanted to like the place.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YJ1dtpjo1EkEaBiW2oRt7g", "review_id": "MckwQKDQPRB5KSuW3qDevg", "text": "Truly as good as it gets.  Cute mash up of market, bakery, and pizzeria.  Best bakery in town.  As an out-of-towner, every year I make sure to stop in for a \"Commuter\" on croissant with a  vanilla latte.  The market includes local artist and unique gift shop items.\n \natmosphere, check\nwifi, check,\nfriendly staff, check\ntimeliness, check\ndelicious, check\n\nYOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. (Unless they run out of croissants before you get one ;)", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GJc9e38TEtPD_u3EXovttQ", "review_id": "7v0g9E_pQHvzPdjR_hS65g", "text": "Best Reuben Sandwich I have ever had. It is a bit pricey but tasted great.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "588oY8EejEFCr-ym_2TR0Q", "review_id": "RIJOYy2KWZNt6c9-g2coHw", "text": "Great energy and tasty food.  If you can find parking and a seat, it's a great place to come and grub on a lazy Sunday.  Had the Thai Chicken Salad, and the spicy ahi, while the wife had the veggie burger.  Great place.  I've eaten here twice in the last week.  I see  what the obsession is all about.  You just feel cool when you eat here.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u1fxUYcCZsiazNmczJh0hQ", "review_id": "OLROqY1aU1Np2ChVeGm4kw", "text": "Oh My Heaven... I can't believe I haven't yelped La Grande Orange .  I am so in love with LGO , I wish I could be an apprentice back in the kitchen and learn how to make EVERYTHING . I have had almost everything on the menu and love it . When I am running to the office ahead of schedule, I treat myself to breakfast , Crepes are beautiful , the Birchermuesli , the day breaker , you really can't go wrong with anything you choose. The Banana nut muffin is one of the best I have ever had . The Salads are amazing , I've been eating the Thai chicken salad twice a week , trying to figure out how to make it .  I really want to try the Bloody Marys one of these weekends. I had one at their sister restaurant \"The misfit \" in Santa Monica. I hope it's just as good . LGO should be on your Bucket List . Now Go !", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "chI2p-ROg2tXI2-tT2_G2A", "review_id": "FD5rZiD1Jvxk2GWApXSuYw", "text": "This is a very interested restaurant/grocery.\n\nYou can order food TO-GO, order a latte at the coffee bar or go right next door and eat a nice dinner. It's also a grocery store where you can pick up dinner or pre-packaged lunch options. They only serve sandwiches until 5pm.\n\nI saw an array of desserts too, but wasn't able to try them. \n\nThe bread here is fantastic!!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jy-RBmzvINd476pCL1KWpQ", "review_id": "IN4jrjARYo6jGcs_UMlE_Q", "text": "Food is great.  Prices are high and not a lot of parking.  Overall great coffee shop and Pizza place", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TKUWlu6fruJ_jEUEXY6n5g", "review_id": "T6V-EIfvsQPrR6ftLdRgaA", "text": "My yuppie ass LOVES this place. For so many reasons. I love feeling part of the trendy, hip clientele that frequent this place. I also love that there are oodles of hot businessmen working away on their laptops during the week, as well as hot athletes dropping by in the middle of a workout. \n\nIt can get insanely crowded, and parking sucks unless you're there at 9-10am before you're forced to valet. But, it adds to the feel sometimes.\n\nNow for the food. If you must cheat on your diet, there is nothing better to use the meal on than a baked good from Tammie Coe. Anything in the muffin case is absolutely to LIVE for. My favorites are the blackberry bran muffin, banana muffin, and the salted chocolate chip cookie. Lord God I eat an entire one in a single sitting (they are huge). I don't eat typical breakfast fare, so I go straight to the Sonoma Garden Salad with dates and marcona almonds. OMG heaven. And that wild rice salad they have in the deli case is amazeballs if you're a whole grain snob. Sadly, LGO has little made with whole wheat, it's all white flour death. \n\nAny coffee drink is bomb sauce. The only thing LGO could do to improve would be to add more vegetarian/vegan items. But those cookies.... godDAYUM.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9p4Oo7MXHr7gUCaQbSRIEQ", "review_id": "rHjLjNJXNUgnePQ8fCqFTw", "text": "I don't know why I continue to go here and expect things to change. I've had the pizza here once and it was great. Breakfast however is entirely different.  They can't cook eggs !!!  Always runny and under cooked. The place is usually freezing cold and I think the music is played so loudly that it will take your mind off your cold food. Really disappointed as I live only a block away.  They might want to send some of there cooks to the Breakfast Club for a refresher course.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HV9LHnhcpKerGqmLk0MpAw", "review_id": "ofCnAt_2ATeN1krUNjpReg", "text": "This place definitely doesn't need my help, but I have to support my neighborhood go-to, LGO. It's a bike ride away and very dependable. I love the crepes and my boyfriend loves the Commuter, and we choose this as our breakfast destination because no matter what day of the week--the food is consistently fantastic. \n\nI have also returned in the evenings and tried the pizza which is another success. I'd say the only thing I didn't love was their sangria. It was a little sweet for my liking, so I like to opt for the generous bloody mary instead.\n\nALSO--cutest shopping selection in the \"grocery\" part of the restaurant. This is the place I go when I need to pick up a gift, but don't know what to get. Simple and unique.\n\nThe curb side service is a nice, convenient touch as well.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LUDHnXp0VxoHlAb10GpEvw", "review_id": "t45o2bR4PW-sEKIDKqe35g", "text": "i love lgo and have to stop myself from going there more than i already do. while their pizza is delicious and the commuter sandwich is bomb.com, i really go in for the sweet treats like crack cake, brownies and salted chocolate chip cookies. on top of the food, the atmosphere is great and they have an assortment of treasures in the shop. only 4 stars since they keep the music too loud for me to want to stay too long and parking stinks if i want to go outside oft he hours of 9 - 11.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lOvgjEkecLfVJwJriEjt2w", "review_id": "IdyLHaZGhhN3CHiHMt-lnQ", "text": "I love that its tucked away in Arcadia. I love that they have every possible little knick-knack your heart could desire. The grocery/novelty section is dangerous for my wallet.\nI absolutely LOVE the big mural of the lemon kissing the orange.\nI have been here to eat several times, and we always get the gladiator pizza, which is a little greasy but delicious!\nAnd one last thing....the LGO english muffins. GET THEM.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "DueHdFSnn75LVHQmXM0x0A", "review_id": "QDtoaAn8i6imz8YRKEfEWg", "text": "Have been going to LGO since 2003 and have always enjoyed the cuisine. Several times - either when ordering in the grocery or dining at the Pizzeria - the music has been so headsplitting as to wipe out any ambience or semblance of a welcoming neighborhood restaurant. Last night the demographic in the Pizzeria during the course of our meal ranged from 30-80 years of age. Several pleas to turn the music down just enough to be able to hear the waiter standing next to me were greeted with \"it's just how we do things\" and \"there's no point in asking because they won't turn it down even a little\". The waiter, David, said many servers consistently relay complaints but that the owner \"really doesn't care\". Hubris is so unappetizing. I think the food is great but, because I have no desire to support a business that really doesn't give a crap about its clientele, I'll spend my money lavishly elsewhere.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UX8jSTQXovTb0WIifYgIJw", "review_id": "1VuhXhbM-GC96RUDbOljFg", "text": "This is my favorite place to enjoy tea and catch up on life with friends.\n\nThis place is super busy but so worth it! Parking is literally a nightmare but with a little luck, you just might find a good spot! ;)", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eBFXojgTo2SWLtzv7jJlxQ", "review_id": "Tis2O-6ECy9-mZd3LokDjA", "text": "LGO is a great little brunch/lunch spot and they are pet friendly on their patio, which I and my Sparkle love! :-)\n I would like to start with the food, after all, that is what Yelp is actually for, right? LGO has great salads and sandwiches and I like their friday night free wine tastings. My favorite salad is the kale salad (however I have noticed the amount of actual kale over the last several months has gotten smaller) but very fresh, delicious and nutritious. Their Ruben is really good too! :-) Also, if your in for a sweet treat, their sugar cookies are fabulosity, really, just take my word for it!\nOn to the actual ambiance and um, I guess you can call it customer service. Very hipster/ California vibe (which is to be expected since the original started in CA). As for the people that work there... I must say if you are going somewhere to get stellar service or to get a warm hearted hello or welcome, or really even be treated like a human, 95% chance that will NOT happen at LGO. I go there a lot and have a lot of friends that do and we all agree on one thing thing, great food but nasty, mean, bitchy employees that treat you as though you are an inconvenience for even being there. I have actually turned around and left before, and have avoided going there because I didn't feel like being treated as a 12th class citizen. If they could fix that issue, it would make the whole experience much more enjoyable. But hey,  you can always call ahead and get it to go.\nAll in all though, good place :-)", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WNCNmynlYmIkz2VeTlfVRw", "review_id": "E1MgYPLhwfXciU8pyo9ZOA", "text": "Get there early or in off hours, because this place - from what I observed- can get insanely busy. I just happened to come on a Sunday morning when there was a sort of \"lull\" but that quickly changed. We ordered our breakfast at the counter and found what may have been the last 2 seat table left. I ordered the eggs rancheros. The eggs came with shaved Parmesan cheese and ranchero sauce, fruit and an english muffin. It was the best english muffin that I have ever had in my life. Homemade, delicious, and soft...it was to die for! I have to go back and buy a package of them to bring home. The food was ready in about 6 minutes. We got our coffee from a different counter. It can be confusing in there and very hard to hear when they call your name (we missed hearing our names called for our coffee so they sat on the counter for a long time) and the small isles make it tricky to navigate around people...but people do it...daily...because it is just that good.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "va0CpyGqJsF26ZHHn7-dAA", "review_id": "tvYzZcfGk780X3_kvpOHLQ", "text": "perfect way to start my day ....ANY DAY !  as FRESH as it can get for breakfast,  staff is awesome, !  quick efficient expedited service by Blair , who is always on target !  Freshness is key here.. although packed for breakfast , no matter what day of the week it is, the staff gets it right and with a smile !  FRESH coffee FRESH Juice  FRESH Pastries.... need anything else ?  nope , just another visit to Le Grande Orange !", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vUBWg3dXVCDWvbGwWLrpbw", "review_id": "TRwH9MaMVSIc24Na94nGIw", "text": "This is a great place for breakfast, although it gets pretty crowded and parking can be a nightmare. \n\nSolid kitchen, good dish selection, all in all a great place.\n\nWhy 4 stars? A little too pricey for what you get.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9qCPmT6ovJjxL4tJB4ANCg", "review_id": "xL7WVFX35N7dKhiuxrz1yQ", "text": "I've always have gone to LGO after Postino and to get a dessert. I finally can now say I've had food that wasn't sweet.\n\nThe commuter sandwich was great. The muffin is awesome and the meet, egg and avocado really makes this a great sandwich for breakfast or brunch.\n\nThe one down side is the parking and trying to secure a table because of the popularity and good food being served here!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NWEKM2JBpPCtvGtIsRAgMw", "review_id": "RV5AK5vqNo8a9zIFBbgtRQ", "text": "I really like LGO. I go here very often as I have my monthly RD meetings here. I have only been for breakfast/lunch and would like to go to the pizzeria at night. I love the ambiance of this place. It's so cute and trendy and warm. Everything I have ate there so far has been amazing. The roasted chicken is soooooooo good. Things you have to get there- the english muffins and the sea salt chocolate chip cookie. I don't even like english muffins and LGO's are unbelievable. Don't even get me started on the cookie. I have to get it everytime I go. It is the BEST chocolate chip cookie in the world- and I've had many a chocolate chip cookie in my day. Make sure you specifically ask for the LGO sea salt cookie. One time one of my friends got the \"healthy\" Tammy cookie on accident and from what she said it was not good.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iPuiVU0Wbq_p_i_VwrqiMg", "review_id": "ABmUjNvzN2GrPjwWqYGkBg", "text": "Who doesn't love the commuter? I didn't give it a 5 because the staff is usually rude (understandable since they are always so busy) and when ordering, you are always in the way! Until you find a seat, the experience is stressful. But, after the first bite into a commuter, you forget all about the overwhelming experience of ordering.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5IVem1W8rmh4bOahDqumig", "review_id": "WgvQANHuVLw0Dcb3jsmquA", "text": "I didn't really get a chance to try out much here.  I walked in during the evening hoping to grab a sandwich and apparently they don't serve sandwiches after 5pm...which I think is strange.\nWell, I had a cucumber, avocado salad with tomatoes, calamata olives, and feta cheese with a light lemon dressing.  It was SUPER TASTY!\nHope to try more next time I visit AZ", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "knAD49enlJ7L0U4iDSL5uA", "review_id": "nPkM_uCCnjjDBmz7chWoTQ", "text": "This is one of the best quaint  \"morning energy\" spots Arizona has to offer. 5 Stars for bringing this market style vibe to one of the nicer communities in Arizona--Arcadia. I love the Rueben, but not all the food is equal to the price. But here's the point: It doesn't matter. It's a great community hotspot (not a far stretch to say up and coming landmark)  that sets itself above most all other choices. Set up your Wi Fi, enjoy the music, the aromatic sense of entrepreneurship, thriving families and a laid back regal approach to your morning brew.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "OUME1h-3AfZTxx2EpD_MZg", "review_id": "1ERxQAPNJ-nQg1w8sPyVxg", "text": "This place has gone commercial !!!!!!!!! This used to be known as the 4 star Cafe, but that not the case anymore. \nThe service is slacking now since the new cooks have started. The food is half ass, not well done, and it takes 30 minutes to get 2 egg poached with toast.  Stick to iced coffee and pastries you won't go wrong. Any food your order there will be a waste of your time.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ie6a855fZNT34SPbo5ww3g", "review_id": "UzEifr59S48OYt8muFSuNg", "text": "Absolutely amazing!!! I am from Newport Beach, CA Visiting family. My family took me to the la grand orange for lunch today. I  love the la grand orange concept and the customer service. I was so impressed by the menu, shop and selection of fine wines! The girl who checked us out, mariah, was friendly and very knowledgeable when answering my questions. The food was impeccable, I had a margarita pizza and a chopped turkey salad.  I would love too see this restaurant concept in Newport! I am thoroughly impressed and thank you for making my trip well worth the flight out!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fyOgDuiUAav7EJADiLtGtA", "review_id": "XKcnI-hQ4hyb6_XnOpXERw", "text": "Get the Commuter Sandwich!!! SOO GOOD!  I love this place- it's always busy, but they move quickly and the staff are always friendly.  I got really excited when I saw that they are opening an LGO at the PHX airport!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "O2EjnYZeOxyewoldnHYnOg", "review_id": "FGGIoXXCStUwLxNUk7-TPA", "text": "I have not eaten at LGO very often but when I have I am always pleased with the food there. They seem a bit short-staffed whenever I do go and if you are trying to have a business meeting be prepared for very loud music. If you are there to just take advantage of the free WiFi and good food then you won't be disappointed.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "G4IR4Mqsg7kFLaruUpAP2A", "review_id": "DoA7X8MV8eZ_ckKqUkgRvA", "text": "Everything about the restaurant and market are delightful.  It has a euro feel with the narrow market quarters and glassed selections of baked goods and other tasty morsels.  I've stopped in several times before but never had a chance to enjoy a dinner service.  A friend and I decided to dine and were quite happy with everything.\n\nWe got a kale and quinoa salad that was enjoyed to every last bit.  We then followed up with a pizza which was so amazing it left me wondering what I actually got because I was so happy with it!  We enjoyed wine with each plate and the selection is broad for regions and open for varietals.  Basically something for everyone.  Service was spot on even though she was a new server she was prompt with responses, cordial and observant.  I'll be back most definitely!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 14, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "iwUN95LIaEr75TZE_JC6bg", "review_id": "i7mOBWkr_QGWwQomsPkLpA", "text": "Come here on a Sunday when you're hungover. Pick a table in the center of the dining room, and stare out the window wondering why, between Mastro's last night and El Santo all day Saturday you spent, oh wait, and the Candy Store was in there someplace, over 700 bucks this weekend.\n\nThis place is pretty eclectic with its high energy young crowd adorned in yoga pants, and, its older hipsters, also wearing yoga pants.It would appear this place is some kind of Mecca for yoga pants aficionados. The music is cool too. A friend recently spent the day here working, Shazam'ing the entire time, saying; \"You can find the same music on Pandora's 'Lumineers' station.\"\n\nAnyway, I ate a chopped turkey salad, or at least a part of it while pensively gazing out the windows, as If trying to come up with a cure for cancer or something. \nThe salad and a soda was ten bucks.\n\nThis is a great move, staring out of windows.\nOthers will think you're an eccentric genius or something as you stare directly through them, mindlessly revisiting your bonehead moves from the weekend, chuckling to yourself every now and again as you think about  that stripper showing off her false teeth for a dollar. Who does that? \n\nAs I said, this is a great place to feel good about yourself when you get a load of the granny hipsters in their unfulfilled (pancake butt) yoga pants that oddly enough, manage to telegraph the outline of an equally loose fitting thong. \nEeew, and double eeew. (Eeew) \n\nI yakked up the salad afterwards, but it had nothing to do with the food or the ill-fated thongs.\nI think it was the egg and my hellacious hangover.\nThe thong visual was pretty messed up though.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6L9gscozXCncds8QrciSNw", "review_id": "aDE1-CqXnLuB0VTITAAgsw", "text": "ughh......Ive been an LGO promoter for 10 years....no longer.  they had an excellent product when they featured tammie coe bakery goods.  the new internally baked products are just not to the same standard.......continuing the downward slide.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TKUWlu6fruJ_jEUEXY6n5g", "review_id": "dzgtKjQwNeTEn1Ll8aRxpg", "text": "LGO has just gone down a million notches for me. I am so sorely disappointed to find out they no longer carry Tammie Coe baked goods, which were the main reason I chose to visit in the mornings for a muffin or after dinner for a delicious sweet ending. \n\nWhen I asked the front cashier about it, she said they wanted to take on the baking responsibilities themselves, which I understood, so I gave them a chance. The Princess Cupcake was *so* god awful flavorless with a horrible texture that I ended up giving it away. Seriously, who makes an awful cupcake?! \n\nI also tried a new muffin- slice of heaven-which was good, and an oatmeal raisin vegan cookie, and the butterscotch oatmeal cookie. The butterscotch one was good, but all else fell short of expectations. I am sad to say, I think I need to find a new favorite place. \n\nVery disappointing.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uZbTb-u-GVjTa2gtQfry5g", "review_id": "IQI0aGbuT8pM5D7yuWDh_g", "text": "One of the best tuna sandwiches I've ever had.  The bread was superb, and nicely toasted.  There was a heaping pile of tuna salad in the sandwich, with a perfect combo of tomato, baby greens, apple, and cucumber.  The tuna salad itself was divine.  The sandwich came with a gigantic slice of melon and I was pleasantly surprised to see that the sliced pickles it came with were the sweet bread-and-butter type.  \n\nWhile the sandwich was divine, parking was another matter.  I know you can get complimentary valet parking, but I'm never a big fan of using the valet since I'd rather just park on my own. I ended up using the curbside pickup and received friendly and speedy service.  \n\nThis is definitely a new favorite of mine if I'm in the Arcadia area!\n\nTuna salad sandwich: $7.25\n\nEDIT: After hearing from one of the managers, apparently there's some more self-parking spots at their accounting office one block up.  Good to know!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qa05pUVNapADHZXpHMPMeA", "review_id": "ofy-q5qhdlULwZUkMrQoWQ", "text": "With a fairly large selection of dynamite sandwiches and sugary baked goods, LGO has become a pretty regular staple for me at lunchtime. It has an open and relaxing atmosphere with lots of windows and natural lighting, a solid beer and even solider wine selection, and a grocery store with cute little knick knacks that's fun to peruse. This place is great.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r8xfTpifZ7gP5Cd5CSQaIQ", "review_id": "W4o1ooyNSLWU_k2U7jgTNQ", "text": "Urban cafe - fresh, delicious breakfast. English muffins are rave-worthy. Had the Commuter Sandwich with smoked salmon and avocado - eggs were perfectly fluffy, and the sandwich was meal unto itself. Salads are fresh, on the lighter side. Staff is very fun and friendly. \n\nThe cafe also has a well-curated gift store with plenty of unique, fetching items - definitely worth a stop-in. As prior reviewers warn, lot parking is extremely limited at this popular spot. Free wifi and bar seating has a few outlets. Great music ranging from triphop to 40s, never a dull moment.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3rp6DjEK0FC-zdDeoij1ew", "review_id": "qW5C8PGzKVMjLpWlkgYO4Q", "text": "This place is great but not if you have kids.  It mentioned on yelp that it is kids friendly, but they don't even have a table changer in their bathrooms.  I was there with my 2 year nephew and had to take him to the car to change his dirty diaper.  If you call a place kids friendly, you might think about accomodating and have a table changer in your bathrooms both in Potino and LGO.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ioftUg9CwWLy8ewfYlxwig", "review_id": "AhCb2hFR8C9pIgNdtE6udw", "text": "I can't really say anything that has not already been said. This place is fun, funky, and delicious. My go to sandwich is the Croque Madame. The egg on top is always cooked perfectly and its a big sandwich for your $$ ! I have yet to order here and NOT get a desert ( I can't help myself!!).... you really can't go wrong. I love all the cookies but the last few times I have been sucked in by the cupcakes..... banana bread cupcake with toasted coconut frosting... DONE! So moist and the frosting was killer ( but there is a lot of it) \nI love all the quirky gifts you can buy in here, and a lot of it is by local artists! I always get all my stocking stuffers here! My most recent purchase was a LGO hot/cold cup .... so much cooler than the Starbucks ones :) \n\nLove everything about this place! I really do... its my favorite place to stop after a hike up Camelback! ... really its just my favorite place to stop period. :)", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OPStKHloEOVxcBtFgkzh2A", "review_id": "kaDB88XEX3jG62oPCrCtoQ", "text": "Drove all the way here for what was supposed to be killer food and dessert.\n\nWhat we got was the following.\n\nATTITUDE!\n\nSorry but when you go out to dinner you shouldn't have to deal with attitude having wait staff and managers.\n\nThe pizza was very very average, maybe they had an off night?\n\nThe desserts were all fantastic. Although we couldn't order them with our meal the way we were told we could in the bakery area. So we had to finish up, pay and then go back to the bakery area to buy desserts.\n\nThe good: Salt on the tables is a very good salt and as a chef myself I appreciate that.\nThe desserts are top shelf. Artichoke heart dish was interestingly yummy.\n\nThe bad: Service was horrible. Manager was rude. Pizza was decent at best. \n\nWill probably stop in for desserts if ever in the area but would'nt step foot in the restaurant side again unless it was free.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uq1y9VRH9vOy91x8f4TQSg", "review_id": "Afq7cnnECELDJ7LgSfBLgw", "text": "Great pizza and the best red velvet cake I've ever had!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zICF617F_kWyU2Z7WLRh1A", "review_id": "kcixFH2U7l8oU4jUSCYM-A", "text": "Very good food! Fresh vegetables, fresh breads! Amazing! I was visiting AZ and a friend recommended I check it out and I was soooo pleased with the environment, cleanliness, and quality of everything. I had a goat cheese pizza with cherry tomatoes and basil that was soo delicious.  I also, recommend the smoked bacon apple tuna sandwich and seriously took tuna to another level! Their desserts!! Where do I begin!! .. from the chocolate chunk sea salt cookie to the red velvet cake! I couldn't leave without taking more home for everyone. I cant wait to go back to AZ for another visit!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_fp3oLtFf69zucwTeDiIUw", "review_id": "hXf9ai2sRnpZCDjMeas1Ag", "text": "oh wow, this place is amazing! It's like a modern Cracker Barrell (no offense, I like Cracker Barrell) however, this place had a younger, more hip twist to it. Pet friendly patio, picnic benches in the back, and complimentary valet. I could get used to this!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VqSCQCva71Q-ZVcMsYfQuw", "review_id": "vNNRH8vm-fqVpbFZdJDkfg", "text": "My addiction started with neighboring Misfit in Santa Monica. I had no idea LGO was a small group of restaurants originally started in Phoenix. After many, many excellent Misfit meals I decided to eat my way through each of their unique dining experiences back to the original which I believe is LGO Grocery. \n\nHere, my favorite Kale salad with the awesome grapes sits in a plastic container to go for only $7.50. It doesn't look happy, so I snag one along with an ahi sandwich to share. Eating here could be an adventure, but we missed the lunch rush. Choices are the floor of the grocery, (bad idea), the restaurant which isn't open yet or the 96 degree beautiful day. Hmmm.....the empty restaurant seems logical. Here, I find china, silverware, drinks, glasses, ice, etc and I'm able to correct the presentation of the wonderful kale salad which makes it taste much better! \n\nThe ahi sandwich is a first---I've never seen in in the Pasadena LGO (a completely different concept), or the Luggage Room (also in Pasadena).\n\nLGO Grocery also sells Italian recipe authentic homemade gelato. Incredible! Oh, and did I mention there's a coffee bar with great coffees and a knowledgeable barista! \n\nWow, the only thing I missed was the cookies, but the raspberry and espresso gelatos were wonderful as was the entire experience.\n\nAs for the store, cute stuff, nice food items and an excellent wine selection. There was a lot of rare Northwest Pinot Noirs, Red Blend and other favorites. Apparently, free corkage during happy hour, too!\n\nNow, I understand the genesis of Misfit and next stop is Chelsea's Kitchen.\n\nFood 5 star\nAmbiance 5 star\nStaff 5+ star", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DqekGNe2lrLV4UI0V5-gcA", "review_id": "YKqqyQ0jFhFbC-MUhkdXnw", "text": "I've heard the hype about LGO and this was my first visit (and then again a second time at the SWA terminal at the new airport location). I was not disappointed with the huge portions, unique ingredients and fair prices. \n\nTuna salad sandwich is spectacular. Also loved the Thai salad. The sonoma garden salad was a little less memorable as I think it's all packaged before you order it at the airport. It still had nice ingredients and they added shredded chicken for me (at no charge)! The other items I ordered at the restaurant location listed.\n\nI imagine all the food is to die for at LGO.\n\nBe aware that in the evenings the sandwiches aren't available and pizza/entrees take about 25 minutes. Salads are still available", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5lq4LkrviYgQ4LJNsBYHcA", "review_id": "5I1Wmd8SlocvuNigzxMU7w", "text": "I generally don't visit the same place more than once - a quick glance at my blog would prove this point; Alinea, Eleven Madison Park, Bouchon Bakery, and The Griddle Caf\u00e9 round out a list of spots that I've  experience, and the people made me want to go back as soon as I walked out the door.  Sure there have been other restaurants that have stirred such emotions but for whatever reason - generally distance or a desire to try something new - I have not yet had the opportunity.  With that said, I've now been to La Grande Orange Grocery and Pizzeria four times in four months and if you count Chelsea's kitchen as part of the LGO empire that number becomes five - the most times I've been to any single space except perhaps the quick casual and fast food restaurants I frequented during my childhood and early years of college.\n\nDescribed simply as \"an organic coffee and breakfast bar, caf\u00e9, pizzeria, and funky retail grocery\" La Grande Orange was one of the first places I visited on my seminal trip to Phoenix and the place I first suggested to my mother after driving cross country to pick up gifts for my sister and aunt back home. Sort of like The Cracker Barrel (for mainstream reference - I apologize to those I may have offended) or Southport Grocery and Caf\u00e9 (more appropriately) in scope with a small store and bakery up front and a full-fledged kitchen/restaurant in back I'd originally planned to write my standard review of LGO and all of the things I've purchased, eaten, and loved but eventually decided that such a mission would be shortsighted and considering the fact that I now own a home in Phoenix also rather futile - unless they close/burn down or I move/die this list will simply grown and grow.  Instead what I will do from here on out is seasonal updates with salient notes and pictures; from the black and white garden gnome salt&pepper shakers, toad banks and elk-horn knives to the baked goods, pancakes, and pizzas I love this place.\n\nEthiopian Reserve Coffee/Decaf/Black and Tan from ROC2:  I'd be lying if I didn't admit that at least half the reason I spend so much time at LGO is related to the free Wi-Fi and copious refills of coffee from The Roastery of Cave Creek.  Owned and operated by Dave Anderson and Michael Smith with operations not far from my home I've been lucky enough to enjoy some of their single origins from Central America, but for a blend the two offered up at LGO are both excellent with brighter citrus notes accenting the Ethiopian and lower cocoa and earthen notes in the Black and Tan.  Beats wildflower or paradise any day of the week in the battle for best freely refillable coffee.\n\nCroque Madame with Whole Wheat, Tomato, Egg, Ham, Gruyere:  I don't like Dijon and as such I requested the Croque without and what I received was superlative as the savory ham and aged gruyere were briny and bold yet tamed admirably by the crusty bread and sweet, bright tomatoes.  Topped off with a runny egg, sea salt, and just a touch of cracked pepper this wasn't quite a traditional croque but it was delicious...though the accoutrements of sour pickles and sweet melon didn't really 'fit.'\n\nFamous French Pancakes with honey, strawberries, and cr\u00e8me fraiche:  My grandmother was Hungarian and as I remember it she was also a very good cook, a talent my mother unfortunately did not inherit save for a couple of dishes; one of these dishes was Hungarian palacsinta or sweet pancakes.  Sort of like a French crepe but with a bit more tooth LGO's \"French Pancakes\" reminded me much more of palacsinta than crepe and while others may think this a bad thing I thought it was sublime.  When mom comes back to visit this is on the short list of 'must tries.'\n\nBlueberry Muffin with Whole Wheat Streusel:  Admitting my sweet tooth and wearing it on my sleeve, the first of many pastries sampled at LGO (aside from the Red Velvet Cupcake during my recruitment trip) was this, a killer whole wheat muffin topped with buttery cinnamon streusel and literally bursting with fresh blueberries.  Clearly seasonal with their focus on using fresh, never frozen ingredients I was stunned by the quality of the berries as summer had recently come to a close but hefty in butter and berries while light and fluffy on the bite this was a great muffin.\n\nPumpkin Spice Muffin:  A second muffin, this one just before Halloween, was even better than the first in terms of composition - and with a surprise burst of tangy cream cheese filling on the inside a contender for best pumpkin novelty I've had in recent memory.  Big and bold with the flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg all perfuming the palate and moist like pumpkin pie without being wet I particularly loved the salty toasted pumpkin seeds topping off the muffin - a savory touch that worked nicely with the sweet filling.\n\n...more to come", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5lq4LkrviYgQ4LJNsBYHcA", "review_id": "0YSScfv5WoFoYbmZtAYd5A", "text": "English Muffin with Blackberry Preserves: Not technically a muffin like those above, but perhaps LGO's most famous muffin (can be shipped worldwide by the dozen) this moist and doughy take on the classic is probably pretty good from your home toaster, but what makes it worth the $2 on site is the treatment - butter lacquered and cooked on the stovetop providing the outside a crisp bite that gives way to the pillow within.  A bag of these and a jar of local honey, preserves, or pretty much any topping sold at LGO Grocery would make for a lovely start to Sunday breakfast at home.\n\nBlackberry Almond Dumpling:  If this is available at LGO you should do yourself a favor and buy two.  Powder sugar dusted and crispy like a croissant on its exterior with a wispy pull-apart interior somewhere between the aforementioned croissant and a cinnamon roll this 'dumpling' was rife with frangipane and fresh blackberries, but more so with butter.  Served warm and well-endowed to make a substantial mess of clothing both black and white I would recommend this one only as a fork and knife pastry, though any mess you make will be worth it.\n\nPistachio Chocolate Cream Puff:  A cream puff per LGO but a dressed up Paris Brest to me this wheel of choux was perhaps not as texturally sound or traditional as some of the hazelnut versions of France and elsewhere but with crackling pastry topped with a cocoa shell and crunchy pistachios plus an interior of pistachio tinged pastry cream it would be hard to be disappointed by this one.  Every bit as unique as Dominique Ansel's Paris/NY but not quite as decadent I personally loved the sweet meets savory aspects of this one but would definitely go early as the shell was starting to get a bit moist by the time I enjoyed this around noon.\n\nCr\u00e8me Fraiche Coffee Cake:  I'll totally admit to being a sucker for coffee cake, and even more for butter cake - but prior to entering La Grande Orange that Saturday morning I had no idea there was cr\u00e8me fraiche cake.  With the traditional style obviously focused on sour cream, or in the rare case cream cheese, this take would up the ante in the savories department and with sours nicely balanced by cinnamon and what I swear was cardamom and maybe even rosemary I could have eaten a whole loaf of this if LGO had provided me jam.  With a fine crumb and delicately sweet this went great with coffee but I could see it equally well suited alongside afternoon tea and sandwiches or cheese.\n\nOld Timer Cupcake:  Having already enjoyed the Red Velvet cupcake on a prior visit (as well as the Red Velvet Cake from LGO at Chelsea's Kitchen earlier that day) I decided to try the Old Timer on my most recent visit to LGO and while I'm not sure if you can call it a cupcake since it is covered top to bottom with a crunchy dark chocolate shell and therefore more like a Ding Dong (or King Don for you Midwesterners) it is still quite delicious as the dark chocolate shell, airy chocolate angel food cake, and light cream all come together much like the classic Hostess version, but with a bit less of the artificial sweetness.  Great with a cup of coffee there is really nothing 'special' here, just a really good piece of chocolate cake that goes nicely with a cup of coffee (or a big glass of milk.)\n\nAtoZ Cookie and French Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookie:  Two more things that go great with milk or coffee, these half pound cookies are without a doubt amongst the best I've ever tasted.  Two choices amongst a daily half-dozen or so each of these decadent creations sets a high standard for texture with the outer rim slightly crisp while the interior falls just short of 'set' but where they truly excel are the ingredients - the former a sort of kitchen sink concoction of corn flakes, caramel, oats, toffee, and who knows what else while the second is simply a perfect dark chocolate chunk cookie heavily garnished with a hefty shake of fresh flaked fleur de sel.  Go early when they're warm - and before they sell out.\n\nCampfire Smores Brownie:  In a word, decadent and in another, intense; for the chocolate lover this is an absolute must (but even then it is probably best shared.)  Dense, moist, and rife with dark chocolate while house made marshmallows and graham crackers attempt to add some levity this certainly isn't an everyday treat but as a capper to a an LGO pizza it worked quite nicely.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MzvIbg2bEeyeR9-dRF_Jzg", "review_id": "Ed9d4SwJBZt_lb5utvD1jw", "text": "There's a big part of me that want to talk a lot of smack about the trendy hipster vibe of this place... but bottom-line they have great food, and a wonderful wine, bubbly, and beer selection. \nAre the owners from California because it totally seems like it.... \nFresh kale salad, the best red velet cake ever (this is not a compliment I dole out lightly,) and I love their vegan pizza. \nFresh pesto heaped with veggies. So. good. There's actually some left over in my fridge right now. \nIt's a shit-show on Saturday mornings- packed with terrible parking. \nI'd say the prices are slightly high and the girls that work the front counter can act 'too cool' but its great place to watch awkward first dates, men in sleeveless shirts, and girls in lululemon riding fixies. \nThe to-go ordering is really efficient and delicious. Check this place out for sure.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WPpgplA0tnGn3E65Ng6aYg", "review_id": "U-DpC8iL_97IippxSbuk_g", "text": "**La Grande Orange Grocery is attached to La Grande Orange Pizzeria**\n\nLGO Grocery isn't your average grocery where you can stop in and get some milk and paper towels on your way home. It's more of a funky gift shop meets a specialty food store.\n\nAfter me and my friend were done eating our pizza from LGO Pizzeria, we perused through the grocery. There were knick knacks (scented candles; bath products; children's toys; stationary; etc). There were refrigerated displays with specialty salads, sandwiches, cheeses, and meats.  There were the gelato counter and pastries counter and behind that was the actual kitchen where they were busy preparing food orders, other than the pizzas. \n\nLGO Grocery offers breakfast items (pancakes, granola, eggs) along with salads and sandwiches.  My friend bought a pack of their english muffins. If I wasn't too full from the pizza I would've ordered an english muffin to try on the spot. They looked like fluffy white discs :) \n\nThe space to move about at LGO Grocery is very limited due to the counters, displays, and people in line to pay for their food orders or purchases; but other than that, the whole concept is awesome: a funky gift shop/specialty food store with an attached pizzeria offering good eats and unique gifts without any of the pretentiousness you might encounter at similar places.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wm48MHuJ9O8yWGyNoBxmhA", "review_id": "aFfobIFZ_PtqVeFaBn9EMg", "text": "This is always a highlight of my business trips to Phoenix.  There is a location in PHX in the Southwest terminal but it just does not compare.  Every time I come here the parking lot is full and the staff is slammed.  The couple in front of me literally ordered $300+ worth of food/wine to be delivered when this isn't a 5-star restaurant.  \n\nI always manage to find so many things to buy in their small ecclectic shopping area....cute stationary, luggage tags, scarves, Voluspa candles...the list could go on.  \n\nEverything is freshly made and there are many vegetarian options.  Plus the desserts are abound...I couldn't choose just one yesterday so I bought two!  Campfire brownie (think S'more on top of a darkish chocolate brownie) & old fashioned chocolate pudding with whipped cream and chocolate chips.  You'd think my pudding was my entree as I gorged myself to the point of rolling out of the place.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hGvHc3YnSvAgUhSGEum5cA", "review_id": "Uvjg9ah1mGadQfXV9RX1sw", "text": "This is Arizona's best kept secret.  When I bring friends and family visiting from out of town to LGO, they all tend to marvel.  And that makes me feel like a proud resident of AZ even though I'm a fairly new transplant and still feel like an \"alien\" out here.  I love the crepe, french pancake.  However, it's annoying that they always look at me crazy when I order it and say it like the French, especially cause I speak French.  \n\nI love the music, food, vibe and ambiance.  It's a happy place.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ST7CkcaPUH2UfyyY1IhsWA", "review_id": "cC2GdDc0veUEpb0Tt4Kuuw", "text": "Ordered a smoked salmon commuter sandwich with harvarti cheese and avocado. The sandwich was superb. The freshly made English mifflin was definitely a nice touch. \nThe only thing to complain about was that it was hard to keep things from falling out of the sandwich. Perhaps more toothpicks?", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fEmvuLq_5TjUnNspMz1V5w", "review_id": "V6VhE4pfkWtsPzmHTr-yXw", "text": "Definitely the best pizza I've had in the valley. It tasted even better than Pizzeria Bianco. Giving it 4 stars only because the pizza was greasy to the point that it was soggy within minutes.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CtuoM6_Im-xBZMAqPKMQ8A", "review_id": "MssRanddUGkONS-WDywFtA", "text": "I went for both breakfast & dinner two days in a row. I got the commuter sandwich which was fabulous - didn't think such simple ingredients could blow my mind. I came back for dinner and got the kale & quiona salad - again - very simple, but amazing.\n\nI need to come back and get the pizza!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4UYKNH4vyRpQXr0BbViAKw", "review_id": "w-ldl9nNEryO0vnkXwWmNw", "text": "Great food. Always busy.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xY0SP85UvAeoGjneF-gQew", "review_id": "l_JqoGpi0MtYq9Xl8H3eWQ", "text": "Love this classic Arcadia eatery, store, pizzeria concept. Food is consistent, items in the store are always changing for the seasons and they have really cute things. Now it does get crowded and they can get a little unorganized, but for the amount of people they serve, they do a great job. My one complaint about this great place is cleanliness. when you get your food you have to grab your own cutlery, fill your ice tea, get your own coffee Etc, This station is always dirty. When I was there yesterday,I literally had to sort through the cutlery to find a clean fork and knife. They were washed but no polished and there were chucks of old food on them.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QJCbTolQHYldSwHDIIDwBA", "review_id": "wlSbC4kKz8tuONZo4S7m6w", "text": "Love their Turkey Chopped Salad, Pizza, Wings, and Iced Tea... Very good food but the no servers or full service restaurant before 4pm kind of bugs me", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mWDgivsh2NF1Y82lyXPKow", "review_id": "tC68IHzzDjc6-JNbJCm_Iw", "text": "A wonderful place to have GREAT food and a fun atmosphere!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "OESKxoNFZcKl47NrOubgAQ", "review_id": "58HmAQc3_3cLeyez_VTnTg", "text": "It's nice to swing by grab a $2 beer and sit on the patio, and chat with friends while all the pretty Arcadian locals come in to grab their superior breads and cakes.  I would expect a beer at a place like this to cost $5.  Nope.  It is only $2, while my own pretty little wife with her affluent proclivities finds, thinks, postulates and debates which bread will best suit our upcoming party.  I can sit back and have a reasonable drink for only $2 at a truly pleasant setting.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Z0_C4HRVvkLkyEsVGGMnkg", "review_id": "2qjP7DdoQaH92LIArCJ8Kg", "text": "A bit pricey, yet one of the best breakfast sandwiches you will find.  Parking is slim.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 9, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "k2u1F6spBGhgk2JtAe97QA", "review_id": "yT6-aNtjqn_D3B85h-T3Mw", "text": "You walk into this joint and its old school like paisa style tiendita, piled hight with nicknacks to the ceiling. Horder style hard core. Love it! There is something for everyone. Of course the Buddha want's the biggest chocolate milk he can find the the coolers and a bag of chocolate coins... Seasonal. \n\nOh and just in case you are wondering this spotty is Frenchie... its La Grande Orange not La Naranja Grande okay! \n\nBreakfast here is pretty damn delish! I love eggs cooked properly and served with a hearty side of meat. LGO brought it! The english muffin that came with was so soft and delicious! Probably the best english muffin I've ever had. Note to self: grab a bag to bring home next time I'm here...\n\nFrench pancakes, wow, just yum. Soft and sweet and covered in fresh strawberries. I was an instant fan. \n\nThere are a ton of treats and sweets on the menu I am killin to try. There's one sandwich i want to grub on too. Everyone raves. \n\nThey whip up a mean latte too...  \n\nSaid this in my other review also, but.... If you do not like crowds or tight spots this is not the place for you. You order your food on the grocery side and there are always a ton of people in this itty bitty space. The menus are near the register when they should be near the doors. But there is usually a kind staff member to ask if you need one. \n\nDefinitely a fan of LGO Grocery.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IjafRfMSAQpInLlw-Vi0Cg", "review_id": "_1Dx7NcBc9G4Epbc_Fgn8A", "text": "I went here with my family, it was pretty good, definitely not what i was expecting as in order and get your food and grab a seat type deal. Thought there was more table service, BUT it is good how it is.\n\nI really did like all the options and customizability (think i just made that up), for the pizzas.\n\nThis place easily could have been a 5 star for me, but the pizza didn't hit out of the park. It was a nice triple, but no home run. \n\nStill it is one of the better pizza places in town i have visited, but not enough to overthrow the crown. \n\nFun place to come in the afternoon for a lunch with some friends. Very casual feel. \n\nI like how they have a guy directing traffic in the parking lot. if not it'd be a mad house.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "efsFj9GrwYztcfXOx3XWJA", "review_id": "2fPTK9BBZOr75JruQNunqA", "text": "I love La Grande Orange. Fun atmosphere, nice people, free WiFi, and plenty of space to eat, drink, and work/read/lounge. They have yummy cookies, pancakes, sandwiches, and iced coffee. Lots of cool stuff in the grocery and \"old school candy\" section, too.\nEveryone who works here is super nice and sweet. Oh--and it's dog friendly and has bike parking, too. :-D", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W_R-gVF8OHNrIhtmyhDnyg", "review_id": "wlObp7nCGqE1ZiM1LrydBw", "text": "very good place to eat - all items are well prepared", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ChW3-5hHevAi_dWBMYR81A", "review_id": "7RaP9OZ2rLsX12E2NgxyBA", "text": "I read about this place on a blog coincidentally right before I went to Phoenix to visit friends, so I suggested it to them and we hit it up for lunch one day!\n\nThe store itself is super cute. Lots of awesome stuff to gape at while you're waiting for your food. \n\nThe food- delicious! I had the Shredded Kale Salad & Quinoa. I was looking for a light, healthy lunch and this fit the bill. I also had some super delicious iced green tea. \n\nWe ate outside at a picnic table. Parking was tough, though. We parked in the neighborhood a block and a half away. There's not much else around except this little plaza- it's smack in the middle of a residential neighborhood.\n\nIf you're visiting the Phoenix area, it's worth a visit to La Grande Orange!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ewnwxqKtpDv8erOIZkCpjA", "review_id": "smneU0KQqiIhrhIJY7nhug", "text": "My visiting daughter from Montana took us here following a hike up Echo Canyon at Camelback Mtn. We were completely impressed. Had the cubano panini and it was delicious!  Very hipster location with a nostalgic candy section, interesting books ala Urban Outfitters, and wonderful freshly squeezed lemonade. We'll definitely be back! Great value and incredible food.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wNqwKWaRjClmcKsoJJRFow", "review_id": "aDVMN48F94jSzBZRTZqOJw", "text": "I LOVE stopping by LGO in the morning for coffee on the way to work. This is a charming little place where you can pick up coffee, or a good fresh breakfast. They also have great sandwiches and salads. And did I mention gelatto?\n\nMy favorite though HAS to be the French Sea Salt Chocolate Chip cookies. Sweet and savoury and just a little buttery all at the same time. There's only one other thing that can make my eyes roll back in my head they're THAT good! I now pop in here and pick up a dozen for any party because everyone LOVES them. \n\nYou can also pick up a nice bottle of wine, some artisan cheese or bread and some interesting knick knacks not at all related to food. Think of it as part high end market/deli/cafe/wine shop/bakery/coffee shop/etc.\n\nThe only thing that sucks is the parking but the valet guys can usually work something out for you.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lUN1JRr-WISrS5PL9LSMrg", "review_id": "fraJPBDGMvBI4m0Rur8L3A", "text": "This is a huge staple of mine every time I am in town. I quickly order a vanilla latte, and blueberry muffin if I'm just finishing a hike, or if I am in for breakfast, poached eggs! it is simple the best I have ever had! They also have the most amazing sea salt chocolate chip cookie that simply CANNOT be over looked. I have had dinner here as well and the pizza is superb, love the sourdough crust, and enjoyed the avocado and prosciutto pizza. Great beers on tap, and quick, happy servers. This place is a gem.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 9, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "eshIqohS-9FMLdKOhTr2Ng", "review_id": "6vv-tn5nTcQuLUuxwJhEBA", "text": "I LOVE LA GRANDE!!! It's a love that will last forever and Ever!! \n    -I know, kind of crazy, but true :) \nThis place hold many great memories, from high school times, till now. This is the perfect hot spot to meet up and then wait for the pizzeria to open!  For their ever soo deliciously great sangria!! \n    -However, My love is mostly for their style, service, products, Tammie Coe baked goodies, coffee, chai, sushi rolls, wine, salads!! \nEVERYTHING this place has to offer!! \nThe view, oh the view, while a bit obstructed, but still visible Camelback Mountain beauty and the overall ambiance of this place. So magically jolly yet calm and enjoyful!!  A MUST visit when close to this area!! I sometimes stop in after a hike, and don't get any weird looks or anything if wearing my workout clothes! \nYes, they offer take-out too, but the best part is being there to enjoy it all fully in its full state!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cUjy7cqOxoqq5l7XrNx4BA", "review_id": "ixmdA_VYq6oXecHhgP8YIw", "text": "There are some items that LGO does really well and these are anything from their breakfast menu. Let me start with their commuter sandwich which s to die for...How can you possibly mess up a freshly made English muffin, tomatoes, eggs, and smoked salmon...??? Yum, it was scrumptious just to say the least and well worth the trek from Scottsdale and Pinnacle peak where none of those wonders exist.\n\nAs a tip and to avoid the lines, order from the coffee bar that is located outside...Why ? Well first and foremost, you will avoid the lines from inside the store.\n\nWhat else is good or even delicious ? I love their coffee or espresso. I notice they no longer carry Mr. Espresso from California and have rather gone much more local with ROC (roastery of Cave Creek). \n\nThe staff is super nice and very welcoming. The parking situation is a little challenging at times but  I kept my cool and found a spot right across the street without too much fumbling.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IqJjdWMgT0HxrPP_-kWPmw", "review_id": "dmeVwHYIuIcvQW9Z49hqoA", "text": "For the past four years, I have been visiting LGO on a regular basis.  I've met groups of friends there, went there for the occasional date, enjoyed catching up with a long-lost friend, or even had plenty of study sessions there.  LGO is simply a place you can go to with anyone for any reason.  \n\nWhile the parking initially seemed to be a hassle for me as there are very limited spaces in the parking lot on the east side (front) of LGO, I later learned that there is available complimentary valet parking on the west side (back).  Readers of this review should realize that should there not be parking on the front, rest assured that valet is the way to go!  \n\nThe grocery has some of the most fun and random items that are great for any special occasion.  The food itself is very good whether it be the breakfast specials, sandwiches, desserts, pizzeria, or coffee.  By getting on their e-mail list, you're also sent a gift certificate to use for your birthday each year.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W2RG2MbQlHCX6MTGZIuhIg", "review_id": "Ac5yAO8FZIH5R4y_OeAqiA", "text": "Oh La Grande.. je t'aime.\n\nThis is almost a weekly Saturday morning ritual for \"The Better Half\" and I. Wondering why she's my better half? Because she introduced me to breakfast at LGO of course. The perfect place to sit and enjoy your morning, if you are lucky to find a seat. Since were talking rituals we practically order the same thing every single time. Not that everything else doesn't look amazing but because what we order is so damn good to deviate from.\n\n* The Commuter Sandwich - Seriously the most heavenly breakfast sandwich known to man. Eggs, Tomatoes, Cheese loaded on LGO fresh made english muffins. Side note: If they served english muffins in heaven, they would be catered by LGO.\n\n* Chilaquiles - I know what you're thinking...\"Chilli-who?\" This is a traditional Mexican breakfast dish with a lil LGO flair. Don't make the mistake of passing up this dish. Do your palate a huge favor.\n\n* Havana Cafe - This latte makes my tummy cry tears of joy!\n\nMy only complaint is the parking. Which seems to be common among the area. On Saturdays you might find yourself circling the area to find a spot. Don't let it stop you!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jwulh0keWRUlhDyVP46v8w", "review_id": "ipL2jD_tk1_-fS_hgaQWbw", "text": "After the initial shit show as you walk in to order, the food is fantastic.  Very good stuff. I had the fried eggs and they were very very good. The food was extremely fresh and the employees were very helpful.  Some how need to work the line/order/pick up process and it will be a 5.  Tough to find a seat, but that is expected the place is always crowded.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 12, "useful": 17, "cool": 14}, "user_id": "inkv3_Ja07wnzXvrc_-4eQ", "review_id": "e2orhAu_mMcDxNQDd2F7FA", "text": "***GREAT PLACE FOR FRESH, LOCAL FOOD***\n\nLa Grande Orange Grocery is not your typical grocery store. Consider it to be a casual cafe-cafeteria-ish where you can order fresh baked, homemade goodies and comfort meals from breakfast, lunch and dinner. They use ingredients that are pure and natural - nothing here is made with preservatives or additives! They also have items for those who are vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free. \n\nLa Grande Orange (LGO) reminds me of Elephant's Delicatessen in Portland, OR. And if you know me, I love Elephant's Deli! So as you can imagine, I fell in love with the atmosphere at LGO. I came to visit one morning for brunch with the parentals and also met up with an old elementary school friend who lives in town. You pretty much order your food at the cash register, pay and wait by the pick-up window for your plate/orders, afterwards, you just find a seat anywhere. \n\nThe atmostphere of LGO is hustlin' and bustlin', they are quick to serve and food is made within minutes! As you can imagine, the place is quite loud, so stay tuned for your name being called as they serve your dish at the pick-up window. \n\nFYI: They have a second location at the PHX Sky Harbor Airport (Terminal 4-D). I'm kinda glad that they have a location in the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, so I can grab a few goodies to go on the plane and devour!\n\n[devour]\n*LGO FAMOUS ENGLISH MUFFINS ($1.95/each; $9-half dozen; $16.50-dozen)\nOhhh emmm gee! Their English muffins are large! Lightly toasted and sliced in half, the English muffin was served with a side of their homemade preserves and butter. You can tell this stuff is homemade by the texture as you chew into each carbalicious bite. I found out that they sell a bag of them at the airport, so I was able to grab a half dozen to share back home with my foodie friends! *highly recommended*\nhttp://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/la-grande-orange-grocery-phoenix?select=N1JQGiauJS_Wgt-ozRdB2w#bJEjXkOfQmAZdkt106R1QA\n\n*FAMOUS FRENCH PANCAKES ($6.75; **4 STARS**)\nThe French pancakes were very light and fluffy! It sorta reminded me of a crepe texture. The pancake was made with honey and creme fraiche. It was topped off with several slices of fresh strawberries, which made the meal quite delightful and refreshing! \nhttp://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/la-grande-orange-grocery-phoenix?select=N1JQGiauJS_Wgt-ozRdB2w#3RCEJaMiE1A7SYjfmw-Gsw\n\n*BIRCHERMUESLI ($5.25; **4 STARS**)\nConsider this breakfast dish something you can also grab on the go! (Also served at the PHX Airport!) Here you have chilled Swiss oats, mixed with raisins, slivered almonds and organic vanilla yogurt, all combine to make a healthy and fulfilling breakfast! I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for something to grab on the go and wants something that is healthy!\n\n[dessert]\n*RED VELVET CUPCAKE (**3 STARS**)\nWas kinda dense. The cream cheese frosting was very thick and delightfully complimented the cupcake. I wish the cupcake had a bit more fluffiness in the cake's texture. But nonetheless, it was a decent sugar fix - but nothing to go wild and crazy about. \n\n*SEA SALT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE (**3 STARS**)\nThis cookie was recommended by the employees. I didn't think the cookie would be uber salty! I like salty-sweet mixtures, but there was too much salt in the cookie for me to eat. The chunks of snow-frost-like sea-salt, had to be dusted off so that the cookie was bearable to consume. I think this cookie would've been awesome if they decreased the sodium content. I did prefer this though over the red velvet cupcake. \n\n[imbibe]\n*FRESH SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE \nWhy not get orange juice from a place that has \"orange\" within their name and logo! The orange juice was very refreshing and full of pulp! I wish I had ordered a larger cup of this instead of a small! They also sell this item at PHX airport so you can grab a cup of it to go! *highly recommended*\nhttp://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/la-grande-orange-grocery-phoenix?select=N1JQGiauJS_Wgt-ozRdB2w#OWoA9xTlsGQf9iC_uN5kRw\n\nFYI: parking can be quite limited in the front, there are spots in the back and sometimes they offer valet (no charge).\n\nIf I lived in the area, I would probably be a frequent flyer! Seriously!!! If I'm in the area again, I would try out their burgers and pizzas since that's also a popular item on their menu. If you're visiting Phoenix, definitely make a visit to LGO (or at it's airport location!) Happy travels!\n\nYelp 2013 100 for 100 Challenge - Review #33", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "kGgAARL2UmvCcTRfiscjug", "review_id": "-pwtiV5aRHZwAC1Zu_FgLw", "text": "When co-workers suggested that we meet here for Coffee one morning, I thought they were nuts.  Coffee at a grocery store?  Well, I guess judging by the long lines of people, it's a very popular joint.  We ordered some Coffee, Muffins, and some other sweet stuff (I don't know what it was, they ordered it).\n\nI had a Blueberry Muffin, which was awesome.  The Coffee was some kind of Organic Ethiopian blend...it had a distinct, sharp flavor to it and was pretty strong, but very good.\n\nThe store part of the place was very busy and so was the dining/sitting area.  We sat in a large booth which was comfortable for 4 of us.\n\nThe absolute worse part of visiting this place is the parking.  The parking lot simply cannot handle their volume.  I had to park across the street, which is a pretty busy street.....sounds like a petty thing, but I wouldn't want to do it in the Summer when temps are 115+ and you have to wait for the crosswalk light.\n\n5 Stars for the Food/Coffee, 1 Star for the parking.\n\nReturn Factor - 60%", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PZc3S5ql5-VzEZm9TuyCpg", "review_id": "dqYwLq7p_H9j_VWwlu6cgw", "text": "I am sitting here now, at La Grande Orange, enjoying myself. Reminiscing, looking at my blog and being in love with their Quinoa/Kale salad which is divinity. \n\nThe music was very loud when I came in an hour ago. This I loved, but the ancients  started complaining so they turned it down..   Ive come to expect this in Phoenix. \n\nWhen will oldies just die already? Just kidding.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "y0BOBHqoMaqkOjLn_zvYQg", "review_id": "4TU_aXqfEWM1K3ZjHE4IdA", "text": "The LGO grocery is so cool, they have really neat and eclectic gifts and specialty items. I like to hop over here after enjoying a pizza to browse all of their fun items!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GLZR237aUYGJImJQuvgb-g", "review_id": "Er0bYFCZNvbaTMela27aag", "text": "went for the giant salted chocolate chip cookie, An it is the best cookie you'll have, big chunks of chocolate chips, Parking is No bueno and the place was Packed! need to try the food next time....", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mqi6jvAalWwZkehfDy7uZQ", "review_id": "DUNBGbRoQUokluGmj0QGqA", "text": "Upon strolling into \"LGO\" I immediately became confused. This isn't your average wait to be seated, main dining area, server brings you food type of place. At least not in the mornings. Shame on me for expecting that. My comfort zone needs to expand. \n\nAs soon as I figured out the ordering process and just how this place operates, it was easy to fall in love... With the food. I have been fortunate enough in my quarter century to dive into the pizza Arizona has to offer. I had no idea LGO offered pizza. It doesn't fit with their hipster market persona you feel in this area of town. I caught a glimpse of a couple of their pizzas as I did my customary 'I'm gonna walk around, and look at people's food so I can make up my mind without making people feel uncomfortable' and ordered \"the gladiator\" pizza which easily feeds 2 people. Wow. The sweet crispy chewy crust is outstanding and easily rockets to the top 5 of pizza in this town. I also tried their cheese burger on their homemade english muffin. Another fantastic item on their menu. \n\nThere is a hectic feel to this place as you scramble from the main counter to finding a seat, and picking up your order from different parts of the market but it all seems to work. I plan on trying their sandwiches next. They looked great as I was creeping on other peoples food.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8PGeijATDp-HypUoWZcaEA", "review_id": "WnKNU1YdfCweJzdw7d8xSw", "text": "Like this place needs another amazing review...but I'll do my due diligence.  When I go out of town my favorite thing to do is seek out the best of the best foods of that city.   Best of Phoenix gave this place the best cookie award for their sea salt chocolate chip cookie...first bite impression: Sweet n savory. Can we say delicious and best of both worlds in one ginormous cookie?!?! While waiting to ring up we saw one of the employees slice up their red velvet cake...we couldn't take our eyes off it so we asked for a piece to go, which was the best decision we made! The cake was one of the best red velvet cakes I've tasted if not THE best. The cake part was moist n soft and the icing was not too sweet...just right. The piece of cake just melts in your mouth...it was like a food orgasm! So good I said to myself I must come back everyday for a piece before I head back to the East Coast. The place is very cute and quaint and not only has bake goods and pastries but filled with neat knick knacks.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Y31fbbttanfrS5oSMvSqkw", "review_id": "LH1Ewg_N_CG0d7rf230G7Q", "text": "It only loses a star for always being way too crowded. I know, that's a crappy way to lose a star, but if I can't park and always have to wait in line you don't get 5 stars!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "efsFj9GrwYztcfXOx3XWJA", "review_id": "OYJSWnKjGdYMCMn0adgVjw", "text": "New Guatemalan blend is my favorite. :-D  Mmmm! \n\nI'm here way too often, but I like it.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZNuAQq-84KCxlmPWkugoBQ", "review_id": "svfcRgJEQ_MvzKeUWBxhmA", "text": "If you're looking for a place that has an awesome lunch menu, a great selection of hard to find wines, a great selection of specialty drinks, awesome nick nacks, the best desserts in town (baked in house), and a great selection of specialty cheeses and salami, you have found nirvana!  \n\nI come to LGO at least once a week (on most occasions 3 times a week) and always walk out with a bottle of wine or some sort of cheese or baked good.  Their gelato, dare I say it, is better than Gelato Spot. \n\nOverall great spot to come and enjoy lunch.  \n\nOne complaint though: parking is a nightmare most times.  I hope they expand to a larger location with ample parking.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "UyEce86Ya_ca_yKv5AgENQ", "review_id": "lJVA4sNGf_NqGRzTjDaTdA", "text": "Best cookies I've ever had. I'm glad I don't live closer or my next review would be of the Biggest Loser ranch. Awesome gelato too.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fCR6zF--wdW8cepwh3e5kA", "review_id": "4QVdg1qXv16Y4LAqTQ8Ruw", "text": "Their smoked salmon commuter sandwich is simply mouth watering. Highly recommended!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RbRgf2_N18vAlWdwnGsDKQ", "review_id": "Tfy2ZCMTf0euOE_7e16JcA", "text": "Would have given 3.5 stars but I just couldn't bring myself to do a 4-star review on this place.\n\nI've been getting takeout from here for a few years and at first would rate them a 5* for service, quality and food. Now, they've dropped in all those categories. \n\nUsed to be, you would call in your order and they would make it for you on the spot. It would be ready for pickup within 10-15 minutes or so, and their special parking for curbside pickup was super convenient. Food was fresh and delicious (my fave is the Evil Princess Thai Salad). \n\nNOW it's certainly not the experience it used to be. Here's what happened today when I ordered lunch - what has happened every time I've ordered in the past 6-9 months or so....\n\nI call in my order (EPT Salad with extra peanuts) and the girl on the phone says \"We don't have any salads made yet.\" Ummmm... so, why not just go ahead and make one? BECAUSE they don't do made-to-order salads anymore. I am asked to wait 30 minutes because by that time all the EPT salads will be done. Even though this is an inconvenience (and pretty ridiculous really) I am willing to wait. She confirms my order and I remind her... extra peanuts please.\n\n(Oh and BTW my associate's Pizzeria Chop Salad is ready anytime- so is that from yesterday then?)\n\nAnd despite requesting extra peanuts from all three people at LGO I've dealt with today (including the girl bringing out my order) - no extra peanuts. *sigh*\n\nMy coworkers and I used to order from them weekly. So now instead every 4-5 months i hope to give them another chance but am just disappointed every time. \n\nPS - they no longer carry Tammy Coe cupcakes (which are heavenly), even though the bakery is literally 3 doors down from them. They have subbed them with their own (again mediocre) baked items.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ANTrWPSoOqbXkvLvxes-aA", "review_id": "pN44ruYggjfZ38BQZoJMCg", "text": "It's okay. Perhaps I should've gone the pizza route because those did look scrumptious. I got a breakfast dish built of rye bread, thick ham, cheese and sunnyside egg on top. It was good but nothing overly special. \n\nFor 400+ reviews I was expecting a blow-your-mind experience. It's just a trendy place and for some that is enough. I live to eat so atmosphere has a lower priority on my scorecard.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nYfpquFWxQC342RenTI3rA", "review_id": "DvS-qfmuloUQcghC9yPiTg", "text": "Cute store! Reminds me of the awesome little french bakeries in NYC. Part knick knack store, part breakfast/sweets. I bought an item off the sale/day old rack and it was quite good.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9fVN-em_wJZ12MAT_xOZaA", "review_id": "r1SkbTcA2isdIW27dS2Dug", "text": "It's places like this that give Phoenix more of an artsy, independent feel and less of a city of Super-Walmart-Target-Sam's-Club strip mall attractions. The food is homemade and fresh and the ambience is fun.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1nlUwAqmTI4LVye9RJsT5g", "review_id": "oxynyv9yB3o9nAWu-ZYnuw", "text": "Finally made our way out to check out the hype.  Parking was bananas and the line was out the door!  We were disoriented when we arrived, as it isn't your usual set up.  As a family of five with a stroller and a baby, it was definitely a tight squeeze maneuvering around.  Luckily, the staff was pretty friendly and could tell we had no idea where we were going or what we were doing.  We had the weekend specials: Steak Hash and Chilaquiles which were delicious!  I originally ordered the Quiche, but they came and flagged me down after I paid to tell me that they actually ran out.  The woman I spoke with was very sweet and made some recommendations, and gladly switched my order for something more expensive without having me pay the difference.  The kids devoured their Avocado Pizza and loved their Mango & Lola Espresso Gelatos afterwards.  All in all a good experience and will most likely make the trek out again soon.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pQ6ij6cOBRB3yJGHbVZHUQ", "review_id": "Une2lgSWJXX89v_Z4cUmvA", "text": "Super neat place. My first visit was quite impressive. A little quirky, this place has a little bit of everything. Met some friends for lunch at 11:30 and it was already busy. They have FREE valet parking and inside & outside seating. Breakfast all day, coffee bar, fresh pastries and MORE! Also some neat and unusual gifts are available. NICE!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VK3fpRgUT3HTPjfut3bhIQ", "review_id": "uHgHlMwXYgc1veurqjLt5A", "text": "A great place to go for lunch and a wonderful array of sweet treats. The best thing to get are they English muffins which are super delicious. I get them for gifts and freeze them since I'm rarely in Arizona.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OKbg60qwmzNzR01es0cY_g", "review_id": "exmP5V_lR911rJ-NTNyKng", "text": "Well well well...where do I begin?! LGO pretty much sounds good to me 99% of the time, but I must say that I'm the biggest fan of their breakfast - I usually go with the daybreaker omelet (LOVE the tomato, avocado, and cilantro salsa), but the Commuter sandwich with the works is always a great choice as well. Put your order in, grab an iced honey latte at the coffee bar, and enjoy all of the amazing things their retail side has to offer (don't forget to smell all the candles!). \n\nWhen it comes to lunch the Tuna Ni\u00e7oise salad is absolutely delicious, but then again, it all is. \n\nDinner's an easy choice - you gotta go pizza. My favorite is the Roasted Corn Pizza - roasted tomatoes, basil, and goat cheese (does it get much better than that?) They offer a gluten free crust that is absolutely amazing, in fact several of my friends and I almost prefer it. \n\nDessert there is always a must - their homemade red velvet cake, old timers, and salty chocolate chip cookies are to die for. If you give the gelato a shot make sure to try the Cortica flavor!\n\nBon appetit!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Sw-dAGBjXkpH2zbCRUNytw", "review_id": "PGL-LzfkiTenCR02WA5P6A", "text": "LGO used to be our go-to spot on weekends for coffee and a light breakfast.  Over the last year or so the place has changed.  They no longer carry the good pastries (Tammie Coe) and the portions are smaller and not that great.  The prices however are still way high.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JQsyLbRcUGM1Z4zYrI3nOQ", "review_id": "QOfsqsUD7Mo2yKS5Hj2_7A", "text": "Went on a Friday around 12:30pm.  Was packed, which I expected from the great things I have heard of this place...but this was insane.  Had to valet park next door at Postinos, and there almost wasn't enough room.  Had gazpacho and grilled cheese- was very good.  The shop inside has super cute, though slightly expensive gifty items  as well as food items.  The place is bigger than it looks. I will try to go at a less busy time next time and get a better feel for the place.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PMDOLWbppQa28B3Emi-Pgg", "review_id": "FHsDjVkeGYwRbjEnCiiekQ", "text": "LGO is definitely my go-to place for breakfast, lunch, and brunch. Oh who am I kidding...dinner and dessert as well! My favorite thing to do is to come in on a Sunday morning after the hectic activities of the weekend, and enjoy a delicious breakfast in their trendy atmosphere. Of course, everyone talks about their commuter sandwich, but my absolute favorite is the tuna salad on 9-grain. I always come into LGO intending to try something new, but I can never stray away from that sandwich. The thin apple slices paired with the perfect consistency of tuna salad, placed between two pieces of crispy toast, is like heaven in my mouth. Their freshly squeezed orange juice is also a great boost on the weekend mornings!\n\nI love LGO so much that now they've opened a location in the Sky Harbor Airport, I ALWAYS make a point to go to that terminal (even if my flight does not depart or arrive there), JUST so I can get my fill of LGO. Recently I tried their sea salt chocolate chip cookie, and is smitten. It is an incredibly rich cookie, but I love the chunky texture of it and how it looks so fresh and homemade. Plus the shaved sea salt perfectly balances out the sweetness of the dark chocolate! It is a humongous cookie though...and it is very filling.\n\nLGO also has a display of the cutest and quirkiest items on sale in the front. It's a great way to kill time while waiting for your order, as the lines as always very long on the weekends. It's a fun place to grab some unique gifts for your friends!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1c-64uW6iIkADJsyCiDxHw", "review_id": "7geiKIsLoV2pdYsMj2khPw", "text": "I absolutely despise really hot weather, but I would entertain the idea of moving to Phoenix just so I could eat at La Grande Orange every day. Just went to Phoenix for a business trip, and that's what I did - ate at La Grande Orange every day. The breakfast options - commuter sandwich, daybreaker omelet, granola and yogurt, cinamon rolss - were all fantastic. They know how to make a serious English muffin from scratch. Also ordered the kale and quinoa salad from lunch - perfect balance of healthy components, but I recommend adding artichokes, sundried tomatoes, and avocado to make a true meal of it. But save room for dessert -  I highly recommend the \"makes you wanna slap your momma\" carrot cake. At least LGO should consider changing the name to that. The store also has a super cute 'grocery' section to peruse - well-curated trinkets, wine, and don't even get me started on the bread.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ij5UgyVpVzcBeP1_ZPlRqA", "review_id": "SmValwxP4RhOOCYF_xUo6g", "text": "I live in the neighborhood and frequent this place. The food is always good.\n\nI recommend the Thai chicken salad, the pizzeria chopped salad, and the avocado pizza. They also sometimes have special salads in the case, like cucumber and wild rice. Those are usually pretty good too.\n\nThey also have an impressive dessert case. I've tried a lot of the these treats and I have no complaints. The old time cupcakes are good and I was surprised how much I liked the butterscotch oatmeal cookie.\n\nThe only bad thing about this place is the parking. Its truly a nightmare. I usually just ride my bike to avoid it. Seriously, I have no interest in valeting my car to go in and get something to go. They do have curbside to go and that works well if you call in an order, but sometimes I just want to stop in and the lack of parking makes this quite difficult.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hQJPPTEy_iamIVF7nfoFGQ", "review_id": "9fyFViJop-9Gb_Am1ESYgg", "text": "The commuter sandwich is a great way to start off a Saturday or Sunday morning. I get mine with bacon, havarti, and avocado. It is consistently great. Everyone I go with is a fan of whatever they get. The only thing that I have ordered that I was not a huge fan of was the guacamole BLT. The atmosphere and vibe can't be beat and there is always great people watching.\n\nI recently just tried dinner at LGO for the first time. I have always appreciated their breakfast but now I am a giant fan of their dinner as well. Quite possibly even more so than the breakfast which is saying a lot. I got the avocado pizza with prosciutto. After completely devouring it, I must say it was one of the better things that I have ever tried. We also had the quinoa and kale salad that they split onto two plates for us without asking which was really nice. The salad was very tasty top it off with a bottle of wine and great ambiance. It was a really nice evening.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wUEp87FqOB9ew27Iz6zk_w", "review_id": "bXsNAQdrB9NP2YEEWjMCSw", "text": "This place has the cutest and quirkest little items for sale, a great place to shop for a gift for a mom, sister, or friend! I always love the selection of cards they have too.\n\nOn top of that, their bakery case is AMAZING. I'm not a huge fan of their cookies (I like mine to be more moist and chewy, theirs tend to be drier and crumblier), but I like their tres leches cake and the old-timer cupcake (the one that looks like a big Hostess cupcake). Their gelato is really good too and made in-house with no preservatives or anything weird like that. My favorite flavor is the peach, although the mint is also interesting. Just be forewarned that it's REALLY minty, like really really really minty with actual chunks of mint leaves in it. might be good to eat on a date so you can have super fresh breath for that goodnight smooch! haha!\n\nThe only reason this place doesn't get 5 stars is because the parking situation is ridiculous. I know they have a valet who will park your car for you and they validate the valet ticket so you don't have to pay the $3, but it's still an inconvenience! last time I came I had to wait almost 15 min in a long line of cars, boo.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D9iT4y_4d4cmu2CXdem0fg", "review_id": "I8r7ZZp4AKo7BPxsupPXhw", "text": "Love this place.  Lively, a bit different, diverse menu.  Commuter sandwich has to be my fav.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "eatsTYGR2CNM-Huxgm_TVw", "review_id": "f5MKG5UtkR7fTrDvpk-LKw", "text": "La Grande Orange is one of those fantastically energetic smallish neighbor markets that offers an ever shifting and marvelous menagerie of breakfast, take home, and baked items. For years it has successfully maintained a well deserved reputation as a local favorite for numerous meals, the only downside to this quirky Phoenix favorite is that it can become absolutely overrun during breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast is my personal favorite meal at LGO but don't leave without a salted chocolate chip cookie, I'm absolutely sure that patrons could easily come to blows over ridiculously large sweet and salty treats.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nbxsXJHWdrT11WfvV00Z6g", "review_id": "ltz-FTwxPfTmfgtH95f5Iw", "text": "Pizza and wings are good. Really good. The server said we have a wine special for 5 bucks we ordered it. Then we ordered it again for a second round. OK good deal. Now we all enjoyed the meal no issues at all with that. The bill came 7 bucks each for the 5 buck wine special. I asked about it...I was given a tongue tripping BS answer...ok whatever. Hokey business practices...good food..you decide.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tBvrnSCLSpUdCDm5w5GPkg", "review_id": "QmGsGyCB87f3dt7IfwI16Q", "text": "I love to hate this place. Quandry--- lol\n\nUpdate- ****Myan Coffee is super Yummy!\n\n****English Muffins- Heaven as usual but expensive! 9 bucks but worth every bite.\n\n*Sweet treats are good, not the best I have ever had, but darn good.\n\n*Pizza is pretty good for Non NY style, Artisan pizza. \n\n*Parking is still a pain but the Parking Gods were with me tonight. lol\n\n* Service- Hit or miss for sure. Some people fawn all over you and a few are snobby. The nice ones win out ignore the hipster snobs. lol --One girl who works here is just super rude. I wish I got her name. However, three other servers were outstanding. It is what it is. The Pizza manager is very nice. Maybe Josh????\n\n\n* This is such a great little concept of a store/restaurant. It is always very crowded though, a little pricey, and not easy to maneuver inside the grocery part thus my opening line. But the food is good. I hear their breakfast rocks it. ( I have never had it yet)", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Aaafbip-U2aeTXbvinBLiA", "review_id": "BQSQj6mjff7CBvQtJcYCWQ", "text": "Finally, I had gotten a chance to have dinner here.  The valet parking has always detoured me from going to LGO.  I have the cheese pizza and tried the kale salad.  The cheese pizza had a lot of flavor, there wasn't a ton of sauce but it was really tasty and the crust was crispy.  It took awhile to get our food but the service was good and having good conversation with friends made it worth the wait.  \n\nI will have to come back for breakfast.  i do love your muffins!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "7Wr91hSKfgkKnkyhLOlwww", "review_id": "XQt32DOUGC4JNma0FwnlRA", "text": "I had a fantastic piece of red velvet cake from here the other day! I love the store and the unique selection of items. While it is a little pricey, the quality and taste is amazing. I have also had their english muffins and highly recommend you grab some for home! So glad yelp introduced me to this place. I will be back to try more goodies and some pizza. The girl at the service counter was very nice and quick in getting our order.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OuHQK9BAFwG04RwgwWVB8A", "review_id": "XRkklE719_UqLH6PXvZQKg", "text": "Whether its their sandwiches, salads, pizza, sushi, breakfast, brunch items, pastries, iced tea, smoothies or just the english muffin with their house jelly, you cannot go wrong with anything that you order here. I have tried most of their items on their menu (sometimes just for a change) and have I been satisfied every single time. Since I travel for work, I am glad they are now open at PHX Sky Harbor in Terminal 4, Gate D. This place is surely as good as it gets !", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tmTxuDadTVc-KFyhvPuseQ", "review_id": "GTNanvCztnfO5KEfZX3ZOQ", "text": "I have a love hate relationship with LGO.  I LOVE their food!  I hate that I never know if they are doing counter service only or if they have servers in the dining area.  I LOVE their pizza!  I hate their parking and now they've turned all their lot spaces into \"19 min only\" parking so you have to valet.  I LOVE their take and go options as well as you can buy wine at retail price in the grocery and drink it in the dining room with no corking fee.  I hate that this is a place that attracts hipsters.\n\nMy go to order item is a cheese pizza with extra cheese but don't doubt me until you try it.  They also have great salads and a lot of options for my veggie loving friends.  Things have been a little different since they separated with Tami Coe/MJ Bread but their red velvet cake, English muffins and other bakery items are still spot on.  But sadly there is no replacement for the MJ pretzel stick that stole my heart.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "8dbRf1UsWp2ktXHZ6Zv06w", "review_id": "3f6OzgEkF_-lA5teaLGwFg", "text": "La Grande Orange, how much do I love you so!  \n\nYour baked goods consume my thoughts; you have taken the salty/sweet combination to a whole other level! The French salt chocolate chip cookies, where they made by angels? So heavenly! So Perfect! So addicting! The sweet chocolate chip with the crunch of the salt flaked sends me into bliss!! I can't get enough! \n\nThe oatmeal, cranberry, raisin cookie should not be dismissed; this cookie I have to say is my favorite cookie!! The blend of the oatmeal, sweet pop of cranberry and raisin makes my mouth water!!! Its mind blowing!  I pick this cookie over the my delightful chocolate chip cookie as my favorite, and when I 1st was introduced to this cookie, I said no I don't want to try it, I'm in love with my chocolate chip cookie, but then I tried a pieced and my mind was blown!  \n\n Guess I'm in love with 2 cookies, look what you have done to me LGO!!  \n\nAnd if that wasn't enough, you seduced me with your English muffins!! What did I do to you to be so tortured by this delightful food!! These English muffins are heaven sent! Perfectly amazing on their own, but take them home and make a breakfast sandwich out of them, ooooohhhh mmmmmyyyyyy gggggaaawwwwddd !!! Thomas English muffins who??? I only get mine from LGO!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "J3I2NClEbD1Xr8lOdjxlqQ", "review_id": "BqnNoR9_mL9drytKJs3neg", "text": "Awesome English Muffins.  Baked fresh, often.  they are a bit pricey, but huge - big enough to hold a decent sized hamburger and all the trimmings, or maybe a couple of poached eggs, Canadian Bacon and rich Hollandaise sauce-mmmmm.\n\nThe LGO Grocery is a great little neighborhood hangout, perfect for a morning walk to grab some tea and a commuter - one of the greatest egg sandwiches ever devised.  This grocery serves ala carte breakfast, lunch and dinner and carries an extensive selection of wines.  You can also find kitschy little knick-knacks like pizza cutters that look like circular saws, or books with witty phrases and folk philosophy.  Old-style packaged candies, sodas, beers, all the usual trimmings of a convenience store, but elevated to a higher plane.\n\nThis is a great place to grab a quick breakfast, shake out the newspaper and read.  Or people- watch, or just chill on a warm Saturday morning.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "hfB5Aa8euV8dM0YvP_iLhA", "review_id": "XuUe_7Eb_iI0nzXp0PBx8g", "text": "I LOVE it here. The grocery area of LGO has so many fun, interesting little things to look and buy while you're waiting in the long line to get breakfast. I've bought several cards and little gifts for people here. Though I have come here for breakfast, lunch and dinner, my favorite thing to come here for is breakfast. Be forewarned though, on weekend mornings it is ALWAYS packed. It is going to be LOUD and CROWDED and you are going to have to STAND and WAIT for a while. AKA- don't go here when you're hungover or bring a hungover individual because they will NOT enjoy it (too much hustle and bustle when you're feeling weak/sick). It reminds me of some cafes/groceries I've been to in Europe which I think makes me like it even more. All of the breakfast items are delicious. The commuter sandwich is yummy. I like it with avocado, lox, or turkey, it's good no matter which way you get it because of their amazing English muffins. The day breaker and eggs to order are other faves of mine. I like to snag a picnic table outside and eat out there. Their iced tea is also really good and they serve it with an orange slice instead of a lemon slice.. YUM. They have a great wine section too with lots of different options. And HUGE plus...they are always playing GREAT music....namely Minus the Bear...my favorite band!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sKl3Anwbh5NS77waTTMDHg", "review_id": "HACBnnEM6LMY0GpgttrnKg", "text": "I agree with the poster who says it has gone down hill in the last year. We used to go every Saturday for a muffin and coffee. Currently I will not even eat a muffin there because they keep them out on the counter, uncovered, right by the cash registers for anyone to touch, sneeze on, drop money on, etc. Maybe I'm a little obsessive,  but I have to imagine there are other OCDs that feel the same. Last weekend we were there and people paying for their meals hover directly over the muffins and croissants, talking over them and brushing up against them. I wonder how much spit spray ends up on those by the end of the day? I asked if they had any muffins on trays in the back, but they were all up front. Gross! Plus the muffins are much smaller than they used to be.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NL7OhHvUrQ-MejtbQIhs6w", "review_id": "fjCShjSoVhCJENVZunqjHA", "text": "Was their during lunch time, the place is self service till 4pm.  Got a turkey salad that was per-prepared and a ice tea totaling $11.   Nice environment.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KK_2vxqNug1wQhVo22soQw", "review_id": "9Jk7_I8vvoQz8bI_-Hoguw", "text": "Kudos to LGO for the neighborhood dynamics. I am pretty loyal to this grocery due to their consistent quality, except... What is changing with the English Muffins? The Commuter Sandwich isn't that awesome flavor without the heavy cornmealed, slightly oily English Muffin. The one this morn tasted more like a roll than a muffin and is unfortunately the 2nd in the last few months that has been below their usual quality. Meh.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "HestW1GKSkmUs_vpnauE_w", "review_id": "YdUnAmyiKZg-8JodJz35dw", "text": "LGO is amazing!! Coffee, breakfast, lunch, dessert, whatever you're looking for! Their food is delicious, whether its for there or to go. The staff is always upbeat and friendly, and the whole experience is five stars. There's a reason this place is always so packed. There are tons of books, gifts, and miscellaneous nick-nacks to browse while you wait, and let me just say...it's worth the wait.\n\nOverall, head to LGO. Try the open face chicken sandwich", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 10, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "IDHrwv_RCildFvmfWTkj5Q", "review_id": "-OZ1f4w9tHZAEsWeGeAwBg", "text": "8/17/2013 \nBfast club UYE with many many Yelpers today.  Great event.  I was very happy that I got the chance to have b'fast with 2 yelpers I have not seen in a while, Joan G and Meagan G - so nice to see these ladies!     I had the egg-white omelet.  That was fantastically delicious.  A lot of people love their English muffins too and they sell them by the half-dz.\n\nSo, I am finally, after 4 years of shopping here, writing a review of LGO.  \n\nI love coming here.  Everything about this shop screams hipster and I like hipster stuff too.   I love the lunch salads.  Their salads are often creative and delicious with fresh local ingredients.  Just grab a salad from the cooler in front of the main counter.  \n\nI love the pizza.  IN fact, the pizza here is some of the best in the valley to me.  The star of their pizza, to me, is the delicious crust!  the crust of their pizza has an appropriate balance of crisp and chewiness.  I have also enjoyed some of their cookies.  Certainly the last Yelper Cookie recipe in July 2013  was the best cookie I've had from their Bake Shop.\n\nI know they sell wine and a bunch of other stuff.  I always feel like I'm running into stuff on displays for sale in there; but to be honest, I've never paid that stuff any attention.  I don't know what is on those displays in that store.  When I was in there today, I noticed a children's book on one of the shelves and remembered thinking, odd.  But maybe people buy them and read those books whilst they eat lunch. (?).  \n\nThe parking situation at this corner of Campbell and 40th street is typical of most central phoenix eateries - frustrating, limited, best-to-valet - to name a few adjectives.  Which is why I normally get what I want from LGO to go.  They have convenient \"to-go\" parking spaces right in front that are almost always vacant.  I park, run in , grab what I need and come right back out.    \n\nUntil this morning, LGO certainly had a round-up-able-to 5 star rating in my book.. I had to knock them a star for the following TWO  reasons: \n\n#1 this place doesn't lend itself to large groups at all if you come for lunch or breakfast.  No reservations.  Just dispatch your buddies to hold seats with cell phones, napkins and whatever else you can use as place holders.  \n\nRCV Alert:  \n#2 They got rid of or lost the Tammie Coe Cake's  Red Velvet Cupcakes.   I came to know TCC's RVC when I stopped in to have lunch at LGO once and that's where my love of TCC's RVC originated.  When I stopped in some time ago and saw the RVC cupcapes in the display.  I instantly knew something ewas off/wrong.  It didn't look like my beloved TCC RVC cupcake.  I inquired about the cupcake and why it looked different.  I discovered that TCC's was no longer being sold there, a person working at the counter told me LGO's RVC was just as good as TCC's.  Uhm, Houston, we have a problem, that sales person MUST have fallen and bumped her head!  I don't think so.  I've tried the RVC made by LGO's bake shop 3 times to see if it came close, the cake itself is not as good as TCC's.  The cake itself lacks the appropriate flavor.  The taste is off..  The cake is moist enough, and the texture is just right.  but the lack of enough flavor is where they loose the battle.  The cream cheese frosting is perfectly done.  If their cake's taste popped more, they'd be in a position to take on my #1 RVC in PHX.  Certainly a contender in my Top 5 favorite RVC's in Phoenix.  .", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "5iMgIliVTV1Zhh9Ii8_cZA", "text": "The BF and I went to LGO this morning for the Breakfast Club UYE, which, as always, was fun.....but, I must say, breakfast at LGO is just not that good. Pastries...yes, delicious.....breakfast.....not really feeling it. I got the eggs rancheros (or whatever they call it), and the sauce was just bland and boring. Yes, the english muffins are good, but the rest of this dish was boring. Also, one of the 'over medium' eggs was fully cooked through. I know they're busy, I don't care...they should know how to cook an egg. Also, the set u is difficult, they have you order up at the counter with no real defined line and then try to find somewhere to sit, and then go back and try to listen for your name while pouring your own (not good) coffee and then busing the dishes.....I just don't love it. I think I'll stick with the pastries for now (as they are super delicious).", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QIA6kDAsNh32XhUgfQeIag", "review_id": "l9XtlloL2JU5jAxBvyrd5w", "text": "DESSERTS ARE AMAZING! I have gotten addicted to Tammy Co cupcakes thanks to LGO! I keep coming back! Knowing that their staff is going to greet me with a smile and always ready to aid me and answer my questions is another reason I keep coming back. \n\nYou ABSOLUTELY HAVE to try their Tammy Co red velvet cupcakes. They are to DIE for!  You will find yourself day dreaming about them. Their other desserts have also been tasty and their cakes so cute, crafty and UNIQUE! If you're looking for an artsy cake in a unique design THIS IS YOUR PLACE!\n\nIts always fun wandering around and finding random little nick nacks for yourself, friends and family!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "8dbRf1UsWp2ktXHZ6Zv06w", "review_id": "cm9UZDktrLzZFjR0WRU-Fg", "text": "LGO was the place that was picked for August's Breakfast Club UYE, on paper it sounded like a great idea, but the reality, not so much. Thank you everyone to attended though and went with the flow!!!  LGO is not the place to go with a huge group for breakfast. \n\nNow with that said, I love LGO, I am a FAN of this place!! When I knew that we were going to LGO I knew right away I wanted a breakfast sandwich on one of those amazing English muffins! And that's exactly what I got it.  It had egg, bacon!!!!, cheese, tomato, avocado all mushed between 2 soft pillows of the English muffin. It was as amazing as I had thought it to be!! Loved it! I also got a side of potatoes, I am an Irish girl and love me some spuds! The potatoes where not the best I have had, nor where they the worst, I think next time I will just skip them.\n\nGlad to have tried LGO out for breakfast and their amazing breakfast sandwiches. Omg like I needed another reason to love this place so!! Yep I will be back!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nzDUtI9Ov7RdGOgCP40uJA", "review_id": "8-bmdyPL7jvpgDrIH5VeyA", "text": "Very fun atmosphere. I love the store portion, lots of cute unique items. The food is freaking delicious. The desserts are amazing. The only reason I didn't give a full 5 stars is it is a teeeensy bit over priced. Ok not so teensy. It is overpriced. We paid A LOT for 2 english muffin sandwiches(Which we loved and still dream about) But jeez louise! Its an english muffin sandwich! It didn't come with any sides or anything! This is a good place for a date, maybe a good place if you want to splurge a little bit for a fun dining experience.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3vG5pFFtZZOqLor2bc0WPA", "review_id": "PqRMDlt0fOxtPK5rCqUl_g", "text": "Great food and have been going there since it opened.  The Pizza is really good and the Commuter hits the spot for breakfast.  I recommend LGO to everyone.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "MnDHJvePh4cWMrBgOp0_Ig", "review_id": "8nWuot7QqQzklCfQLfPI7g", "text": "LGO has great pastries and cookies. Some of the best. I haven't tried the pizza yet but that is next on the list. Now this review has a big but. Sir Mix A Lot would love this review because of it's big but. I can not lie.\nI went here for the August Breakfast Club UYE. The breakfast sandwich I had was as good as I thought it was going to be. Their sourdough English muffins are great. Add bacon, egg and cheese to that and it is even better. Now here comes that big but I was talking about. They do not to breakfast service well here. It fact they don't do it at all. There is no service at breakfast. You can order breakfast sandwiches and stuff but then you have to go next door, stake out a table, go get your order when it is ready, then get your own silverware and water and coffee. After you are done they want you to bus your own dishes. The funny thing was that some people weren't picking up there food so someone would bring it over and track them down it give it to them. Hmmmm that sounds like maybe something they should do all the time. Probably a crazy idea.\nSo I will come back for more baked goods and to try the pizza but I don't think I will stop for breakfast again. Maybe without a large group it wouldn't be so bad but still they need to have some kind of service at breakfast or close off the dinning room. Something needs to change.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9XmZiDDXs7OPLyaDz4Z4Vg", "review_id": "5ZJCF5KnNZGR2zwewr6lRg", "text": "wonderful pastries but it has snobby atmosphere", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WcYQRaom-nbGa2yQx8ARZw", "review_id": "UoesH3HFjXX7YJCJBeHIDA", "text": "We LOVE LGO for breakfast! Their homemade English Muffin breakfast sandwiches are phenomenal. And their coffee is great. Perfect thing for my husband and I after an exhausting morning hike. We've also had some cupcakes and a red velvet cake from LGO and their desserts are to die for. Highly recommend.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6vmj7MMLnfYOLu1wCUpzYA", "review_id": "TF3gqKcKTqcxkRpvxSK8PA", "text": "Big fan. Great place to eat, great shop, great coffee.\nAdmittedly, I've only been for breakfast, but will drive all the way across town to get it. Like both the Zuni burrito and the commuter sandwich. So much better than just your run of the mill breakfast burrito or breakfast sandwich. Quality ingredients and great taste. The English muffins are ridiculously good, but also pretty pricey, hence the reason I've never brought a pack home. Staff is nice, I love the vibe, the shop and the neighborhood. Only bummer is, the place is not a secret, super busy on weekend mornings. Pretty decent, speedy service despite that though, so thumbs up!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3ZnCGqeaJP5VDXnx_roIXQ", "review_id": "ZCn551A8e2-ksX1_R3kU-Q", "text": "Cool stuff.  I didn't eat here, but passed through while waiting for a table at Postinos.  Great little chockas though.  I would eat here, if it were local to me.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o5fk3fm9PlnRYbsz0Yskrg", "review_id": "6563UBzVb5zYZTAz6eak6g", "text": "Wow this place is awesome and very cool vibe\nI had the commuter sandwich with avocado to die for \nMy wife loved her ham and kale quiche \nKids can't get enough of the fruit parfait \nWish I could have breakfast here everyday\nHas a line but moves very quickly", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "f1xhIojHbEKIIbfvCPmbMA", "review_id": "9lJMDXlQqsz6CjA096HVuA", "text": "While shopping around Scottsdale Fashion Square I asked a kind woman helping me where I should go to get some work done. Without hesitation she told me to come here. After, I saw some of my friends had glowing reviews for this spot, I adventured my way over.\n\nParking was a struggle (but hey, when isn't it for me in a rental car?) but it was well worth it. You know those moments when you walk into a place so cool and eclectic you just have to walk around and find your bearings before you can sit? That's what my wide-eyed happy self did when I walked through the front door. \n\nThere are a few patio spots, but I nestled right in a cozy two person table by the front door to hammer out some work. I went to the front to order a drink and felt like I met some new friends. Everyone was kind and so helpful which gave me a lovely home-ee feeling. I went to the wall cooler and grabbed a beer and needless to say, my productivity soared. \n\nI kept smelling intriguing pizza so I had to grab a couple to-go when I left. And... some cupcakes. I got a cheese  and roasted corn with goat cheese pizza and they tasted as good as they smelled. It wasn't a greasy pizza and it had just the right amount of flavor to make each bite beautiful. Been to CPK? The pizzas are about that size. Want to be completely stuffed? Order one for yourself or have a great meal for two. The S'more cupcake was out of this world bursting with goodness. Not too sweet, not too cakey, but jjjuuussssstttt right.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6kmPFBSUOZqu8kQpOBzD7Q", "review_id": "yhXhTAj0f9JI8IJMaFL-Bw", "text": "I was only here for a short weekend and I came here TWICE for breakfast! Yes, this is how good and impressed I was with this place! There wasn't anything I ordered that wasn't good. My friend really liked the fresh English Muffins here! They were really chewy and good! \n\nThere's the breakfast portion of the kitchen and also really good bakery items! The red velvet cake was really good and the sticky morning bun was also delicious! Everything here is really good, you can't really go wrong!\n\nThere's like ZERO parking here so be prepared to fight it out!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bb7mB3TcHmhdl4kdwmB0NA", "review_id": "oI8q0XPbUom9u3_oK4Z64g", "text": "Gotta love Scottsdale and it's fantastic selection of gourmet fare. The mornings here bustle with the business attired crowd, yogis, and people in hospital scrubs as they wait to pick up their healthy breakfast fare. \n\nI had the heirloom brown rice bowl which featured a soft boiled egg over a bed of rice, quinoa and kale. A smear of chili sambal type paste adorned a corner of my bowl. I also couldn't resist their blueberry scone. The free samples they give out in the morning are fantastic at enticing one to buy one of their well made pastries.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gsl8Rv_1aUQEHOm-2zh8MQ", "review_id": "a2juYrEC65Xbquo2-eowJA", "text": "The vibe and environment of LGO is definitely a great place - open space, lovely people, friendly staff, plenty of seatings, etc. all good stuff. A minus on the parking on a busy weekend afternoon. \n\nAs for the food, the sandwich menu is great. I tried the Reuben today. Simply delicious. We also had the pizza, more specifically the fallen angel. It was fine. Decent pizza. Nothing to write home about. Regarding the salad: the menu looked really good until I found out it was pre-made and in a plastic box sitting to be picked up in the fridge-like storage space by the door. Definitely a disappointment. \n\nOverall a good space for coffee, a sandwich and a meet up point. It's 3 miles from the house. I can see myself running there for lunch and maybe run home. I'll come back again. Definitely worth a try and a return. \n\n-- Keep eatin'", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "fwEPqYiyZCaB7QKY6a7h5g", "review_id": "IuueFaRUFk0F0UCuFOsJFg", "text": "Came here for the Breakfast Club UYE back in August. \n\nI had the Huevos Rancheros, and honestly wasn't very impressed. The sauce didn't have that spicy kick this dish is known for, and the eggs were cooked to the max and certainly not medium. \n\nThe English Muffin, however, was as heavenly as everyone made them out to be! Probably a good thing I didn't take a pack home. \n\nAlso, I don't see why everyone has their panties in a wad about having to listen for your name, getting up to get your plate, saving a table, etc. \n\nSure, I can see how this wasn't the best place for a large group. Yes, I know it's nice to be waited on. Yet, it's totally OK for us to get off our asses every now and then. \n\nIf you're claustrophobic, this might not be the place for you. It's cozy, and packed with all kinds of wine knick-knacks, books, etc. And I looove it! \n\nParking situation: They do complimentary valet. I was lucky enough to score a curbside spot this particular morning. \n\nIt's no secret that LGO has AMAZING pastries. Was happy to finally try one of those French Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies. SO. FRIGGIN'. GOOD. Just the right combo of sweet and salty, yet buttery. Had every intention of saving half of it . . . but ate it on the way to my second training session of the day. :) \n\nI hear the Roasted Corn Pizza is where it's at - Will definitely have to return to give it a try!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oj6OmzZvzdN80W7V9BiAnQ", "review_id": "vOle4VkMtUnHDYXXnYk9Og", "text": "Best breakfast in Biltmore/Arcadia area. This place is hippie and full of energy. The food served here is very fresh. The staff always happy and ready to help. \n\nI had ordered things from the menu and they were all very tasty....Don't forget to try their fresh squeezed orange juice.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DhcRmTH9JhwXD2q1uc8AVw", "review_id": "Qi1GKGhxddedAXrZXgw3dA", "text": "Awesome.  The Zumi burrito was good not great, but the commuter sandwich (avacado and bacon) was superb. The english muffin is as good as everyone says! The manager accommodated our request for mimosas on a non mimosa day. The hostess girl was very helpful for a first timer! Just a great breakfast spot.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o5fk3fm9PlnRYbsz0Yskrg", "review_id": "gAh6X6rhc7K_cs6QX7g6zg", "text": "Never disappoints back for another commuter sandwich this morning on my way home from airport.  Looks like they have a new rotisserie going to have to stop back for dinner sometime\n\nNice to sit out side and enjoy our beautiful Arizona weather", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JrJTskoKHvzKzZmpfy_SNg", "review_id": "HMtfGQpmrwKTettgZA2Mhw", "text": "Ate at La Grande Orange at the Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix and was completely impressed.  For an airport cafe the food was \"real\", delicious and well prepared.  The service was very quick and the staff was pleasant and efficient. I asked for a different variation on the sandwich I ordered and they had no problem making the change.   I couldn't have had a better experience---and at an airport that makes it even more impressive.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oSt7SgfAeEpLLAIE5dnUeA", "review_id": "JMQEHexOtpob01MqTag8Ww", "text": "This is my neighborhood \"go to\" place, so I'm generally there at least once a week .\nI Stopped in to grab a loaf of bread and WOW! The bake shop has had a make-over! I was happy to see MJB take over from Tammy Coe but this approaching holiday season they are really kicking it up a notch. \nNew cookies, bars, cupcakes-lemon bars that are gluten free. I can't wait to find an excuse to indulge!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PlQAZxtS_GtuFYO3oSEQ4g", "review_id": "6oC8q-1rzwSDqj1HwEuT4Q", "text": "While headed to work every morning I come in and order the day breaker, a salad for lunch from the grab and go, a coffee and refill my go green cup.. The girls are wonderful if I am not in a rush I will have my yummy egg whites there.. \n\nBEST OJ in town!! \n\nI have been fighting a cold and been getting one every morning.. Grapefruit juice is also wonderful.. \n\nTry the havana with almond milk! \n\nAll the people here are great. Parking can get a little crazy. \n\nThey are opening up the jndigo too soon!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XS_9sDzN1GxOMEI6FAUExw", "review_id": "nzQV-XELQye12t4-OgnL4Q", "text": "I am always pleased with LGO!  I'll fight for a parking space any day just to get my coffee and a Commuter sandwich (bfast), Orange and Fennel salad or Stacked Turkey sandwich (lunch), or my favorite Mother Earth pizza for dinner!  The vibe is fun and busy--not the place for a quiet time of solitude, but perfect for any other occasion.  Kudos to LGO for innovating and creating such a great neighborhood spot! :)", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6FzJGif5io_0BwCxx7LWCA", "review_id": "dv2T8sJZt8YCmwFfTzHElw", "text": "My omelet was cold and not much to look at. \n\nMuffin and coffee were good. Parking is limited. \n\nNot sure I like the idea of going to a restaurant to eat and feel the pressure to buy all the merchandize they put in front of you as you walk in.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RCjuKSuPezW6qI3ZKgkncA", "review_id": "jfNgBp2CjaWn7S_xACItJg", "text": "Usually I love me some LGO but today I received the worst service I have had in a long time. I took some new Lgo-ers here after convincing them that they have the best salads and nice friendly staff. To begin...the cashier was very rude when one of the salads was asked to be made without cheese. Then after waiting over 25 minutes for our 3 salads there were no apologies or explanation as to why it took so long. The worst part of it all is when we complained about the wait, the manager was standing right there and said nothing!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "8Uu4l7RjC1O4mkTQxMpkJA", "review_id": "3IgYwCGIJEO6P8jzoxUlCw", "text": "I accidentally reviewed this restaurant instead of their airport location. The airport location was amazing and delicious with a ton of vegan, gluten free options. If I'm ever in Arizona, I will definitely check out the regular restaurant.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mECTORoeUYDA5ryP-vy5cw", "review_id": "VJSn230maO60_eFytG4tAQ", "text": "I can't figure this place out. It's one of those places that seems like it has to be good from the, uh, uppity nature of the people who've mentioned it. (Uppity: more money than I have) So since I'm obsessed with trying to look cool and like I have more money than I have, (what kind of hipster would I be if I didn't?) I figured I needed to try it out. So what better night than when I am too tired to cook anything, too lazy to go too far, but trying not to eat my stress in Arby's 5 for $5? I read the reviews and the grab and go aspect sounded like just what I wanted. \n\nHere's how it went down, straight first impression style. Parking- uh nope. No parking, went down the street looking, then realized, I just wanted to grab something and go home, no way am I parking and walking in this situation. Went back and snagged a spot in front of the paper store, which was closed, therefore I say it's up for grabs (plus upscale paper stores are bullshit). Go inside La Grande Orange grocery and whoa, that's a lot of stuff, piled to the ceiling, everywhere. In my head \"grocery\" means some aisles and a display here and there, not pyramids of god knows what. I'm afraid to walk around for fear my big ass will knock something over that costs more than my hourly rate. Ok, grab and go spotted, yay! Oh it's kind of empty, ok it's 8 pm, whatevs. Selected spicy chickpea lettuce wraps, and looked around trying to figure out where to pay, there's like 3 different counters. Ok I've figured out where to pay, but what is there to drink? Iced tea or lemonade apparently at this counter. Side note: I did not see an easily accessible path to this drink case they motioned to, so maybe I look next time. Pay, go home, enjoy. \n\nHere's where I am most lost: order food to be made at a counter but coffee is at a separate counter? Like I can't buy food and coffee at the same time? Wth... Maybe I'm overthinking it, but, that's just it, If I wanted to think about food I would have made it myself. Will probably try again for breakfast one day when I'm feeling like a fight to the death. \n\nP.S. Not sure where the hipster vibe is coming from with some people, to me this was all uppity white folk, complete with heads so far up asses that \"excuse me\" is lost on them.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BP5HEndcVXadA9bIxS_w3Q", "review_id": "zacJhzWAA10tfkMXrdqabg", "text": "This review will be short and sweet. I don't spend a lot of time here. It is just my morning coffee stop. The service is awesome, super friendly batistas every morning that make delicious coffee. \n\n2 problems: parking (not enough of it) and the market is cramped and difficult to maneuver. However, I can totally overlook these things to get good coffee for cheap (if you have a tumbler to get refilled, that is).", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XxA5k_iyzf9HdvPMp_J27w", "review_id": "Af2RECenwhV2LXcZNGmnRA", "text": "Two stars is being generous for this place. I tried to go here for breakfast with a large group and the system to get food was so chaotic and busy that I actually had to leave. It's not bad enough that I had to spend twenty minutes to find a place to park since space is limited and there is no parking on the street.  I have had their English muffins and they are fabulous but even their greatness doesn't entice me to ever want to return here.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z-1EMmNU3BA_DxciNW6tQg", "review_id": "QGCVYcioyHGblZ-jDlHm9Q", "text": "Last night was my first time here and it was delicious!! I can't believe I didn't try this sooner. It was for a work party and boy am I glad we decided to come here! The pizza was so flavorful and simply delicious! \n\nMy only concern was the service, over all it was great but the waitress did forget my water... I asked twice, and it wasn't until our dessert that I finally got the water..", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dn9DSDp9CYCRffmL1voq6g", "review_id": "5CX8IAmH_mKMrRwPxDCxuw", "text": "Love coming here.  Great service, neat little grocery area (more eclectic stuff than actual groceries), and the food is awesome (simple menu but delicious).", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GoDjpEPTyUQoQVRwPljIgw", "review_id": "p8BX7lQkDLAQ8_pGQ9sq3Q", "text": "The parking is HORRIBLE!  The setup for ordering is confusing and disorganized.  I can totally look past all that though with one bite of the pressed tuna sandwich.  Sheer deliciousness!!  I also ordered two dessert bites: a small red velvet cupcake and a mini chocolate cupcake.  I wished I hadn't ordered them in the mini size.  One bite was just not enough!  They were so moist with just the right sweetness.  If I can suck it up and get in a zen mood to deal with the parking and the crazy ordering line, I will absolutely be back!  \n\nIf you are planning on having a nice conversation with a friend, eat outside.  I could barely hear myself think!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pY2UIQGev5UjmcKRBKbNPw", "review_id": "o5m6L3RMgAyTLHSGwf-V1w", "text": "Crowd and wait can be tough at dinner.  Lunch is usually quick, especially if you order at the counter.  Parking can be awful.\n\nYou will enjoy this place so much more on \"off hours\".  \n\nPizzas:  the way to go, for sure.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "hRdhlyNVtVvcf7oLn2J1Xw", "review_id": "dK7ysERBNR8IK-Q3bPa0dA", "text": "I LOVE LGO! The place has been around for years now and it is always consistently good! The shop it's self is beyond adorable and has some great stuff that would be great gifts or a nice little something for yourself! \nI have tried a little bit of everything from their menu. My favorites are the \n*Smoked Salmon Salad that comes with baby spinach, arugula, basil, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, cous cous, house vinaigrette, its addictive and different and only $8.50.\n\n*Guacamole BLT - Which has amazing thick cut bacon, fresh tomatoes, lettuce and guacamole. It's perfect and super filling. $7.25\n\nbut my serious all time favorite is their Croque Madame - broiled open-faced w/ ham, tomato, sunny-side egg, spicy mustard sauce and gruyere and a steal for $7.50!\n\nThey have insane freshly baked good - Try their homemade english muffins! You will never want to go back and and buy Thomas' English Muffins again, you will be permanently ruined! It's a great place to check out for Breakfast or lunch. It can be kinda busy at times and parking is a pain but trust me it's worth it!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o8J-ergbGYjrUy85I_rxzw", "review_id": "SAtzuG-sovWTY2ci_-iifA", "text": "A ton of great bakery options, even late in the day. I got a giant s'mores cupcake (~$4), a mini red velvet cupcake with edible glitter (~$2), and a \"Mayan latte\" (latte with cinnamon, ~$4). I also got to finish off my friend's strawberry and lemon gelato and they were super fresh and refreshing after the heavy chocolate cake. Everything was delicious! \nThe store/grocery part itself had a lot more gift items than food, but there was plenty of wine and beer to choose from (though at slightly higher prices than a large chain liquor store). Tons of cute novelty things that were fun to look at before ordering dessert. \nThere are about three different \"locations\" inside the one room - LGO Bakery, LGO Grocery, a gelato shop (Grateful Spoon), and then it's connected to the pizzeria. Something for everyone!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o5fk3fm9PlnRYbsz0Yskrg", "review_id": "arphLJfr-X1HK7MMYpyJbQ", "text": "As always another great meal at LGO \ngreat pizza chips and dips\nThe place is so cool love coming here breakfast, lunch or dinner doesn't matter.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZW8jy6ehrNzn9A5iCubVGg", "review_id": "U5V7Ubg03-beH_e7t0AzsA", "text": "I've only been to La Grande Orange for pizza, but I plan to come back for breakfast or lunch some time soon since its so close to home. The pizza was pretty darn good, we ordered half gladiator and half fallen angel with all of the free add ons! This includes garlic, fresno peppers, onions and an egg!! The trick that one of the staff recommended to us (that we completely forgot yo do but will do next time) was to have the egg cooked over medium since they typically serve the egg sunny side up which can be too runny for most. I personally liked the gladiator more than the fallen angel. We also decided to go with a growler which you can decide to keep or just drink at the table (of course we decided to keep it for am extra $12). It is such a uniquely shaped growler! Super cute, reminds me of a genie bottle! The ambiance was very romantic with dim candle lighting and all of the staff was so friendly and helpful! I am so excited to go here for breakfast or lunch and check out the grocery store!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mA14soH_Nwa2xeIlfgQJ3g", "review_id": "3-fZ5Dck-pguOoPpAwYjhQ", "text": "The best coffee and pastries in town! Get there in the early AM and enjoy the outdoor setting.\nGreat for cyclist who are out on a ride a want a place to rest and fuel up. Also great for family and friends just hanging out.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Ha4pc2q3HqczrifpU2K7pg", "review_id": "aUkRCx7zYCWNUo-kjudOIg", "text": "Time for an update on one of my favorite Phoenix places to eat, grab a bottle of vino or a clever gift!   This last trip I did two out of the three!  I had a delicious lunch and grabbed some gifts.  I have to say that if I owned a restaurant, it would be just like LGO.  I love this place and am always happy to be in LGO, whether perusing the wine or the groovy items in the store.  I am the MOST happy when I am eating some yummy food.  For years, I have been mildly obsessed (my friends will know I am underplaying my obsession) with the commuter sandwich.  It is so very good.  Pretty much perfection. The delicious English muffin, the eggs, bacon, tomato and mayo.  It rocks my world!  \nThis trip, I tried something new (gasp!).  I was also so happy I did and will now have some debating to do when I am having a bite to eat at LGO.  This time I had the brown rice bowl.  I was opting for something on the healthy side.  This dish was some seriously tasty ingredients combined in a bowl.  Such great flavor!  As usual, I look forward to my next trip to Phoenix and my visit to LGO!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rjlb-7-JcmM6fR64ZpyTug", "review_id": "DxLEDSwt4NhpV3IxEOXypg", "text": "I decided to bump this up a star considering I probably eat a commuter sandwich at least once a week. It's that good. \n\nI really need to start liking oatmeal.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yG-zUhicaKm-53uoAq4Z3A", "review_id": "NJEnDFJ_wwDK0fA0SUxsIg", "text": "Love LGO! It reminds of a combination of Anthropologie meets a hipster coffee joint + farmers market.  Not only do I love their food, but I love their shop - they have the best gifts that make for tons of entertainment while waiting for your food.\n\nI've had several items on their menu, though I love their tuna salad the best.  It's got a few unusual items mixed in, and it's wonderful.  It's a little on the sweet side, definitely a unique twist on a standard lunch item.  It's great on a sandwich or atop mixed greens.\n\nThe parking here is pretty crappy, which is the only reason I didn't give this place a fifth star.  The lot is teeny tiny, and because LGO is so good, it's always packed.  They do have 'complimentary valet,' but who has cash to tip them? I don't, and so valeting, while convenient, is always a pain.\n\nI highly recommend going here for breakfast or lunch - their food/pastries are amazing, their coffee/chai tea/green tea are awesome, and they have a huge dining area, with plenty of seating.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y5deLwOuQQoQgjFv9m8Mhw", "review_id": "mf99BSI_8Q7jdO6C0fdYGw", "text": "Been coming here since 2008. This place never disappoints. Great healthy choices everyday all day. Check out my Daybreaker egg white omelet with spinach and mushrooms in the pic :) Delicious!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vgQYf_8dJtsl_dcczuce2g", "review_id": "Gh5rjG7gUVkaT_GXJRoteQ", "text": "I like the food okay but the service--geez, very rude girl at bakery counter!  If I hadn't wanted the AZ cookie so badly I would've just walked out.  There's better (and closer) bakeries than this one.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "uAbWXmpgIp4z5VjGCZYIew", "text": "Ok, I have been to LGO several times since my last review. No, I have not been back for breakfast, as there are so many good breakfast places, I would hate to waste a meal on a place that wasn't awesome. However, the pastries and gelato are wonderful. I got their french sea salt brownie a few times...but the one I got this week tied for best brownie in phoenix (with Lux, of course). It was ohhh sooo good. I enjoyed it thoroughly. Also, their chocolate pudding, red velvet cake, cookies, the gelato with the almond and lingonberry, the salted caramel gelato, their ridic nutella croissants, and just about all of their other pastries are amazing. I return again and again for their desserts...and you should too... \n\n\nPS This place is especially awesome after a delish Ingo's burger... not to put in a shameless plug or anything.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pp8d2h-ZR4cZUJAuZgtKkQ", "review_id": "uoSipeMLKbCBTJ6TqoL2lw", "text": "Love this place. Great coffee and food. Lines can be annoying and occasionally the music (although good) is waaayyyy too loud. Like nightclub loud and you can't have a conversation. Asked a staff person if they could turn it down a bit and she was totally rude about it and blew us off. Parking sucks but there is valet. Pizza is awesome. The place might be getting a little full of itself however. They need to realize there are growing alternatives nearby.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n__jcoRC5VnR38bJuqtxHQ", "review_id": "22gNWRiaF8Vk6eY02RYWYw", "text": "Fun brunch atmosphere, romantic dinner atmosphere. Great location, service and wonderful food. They always have a few (super delicious) gluten free baked goods to choose from that go great with their amazing coffees in the morning. Great gluten free pizza and salads. Very fun place to eat, great for a date! Amazing gelato too. I don't know anyone that doesn't love this place!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "L9-X4KASFfdhOeVeYSDgvA", "review_id": "sKfZ8F2vt6z7SH6AEIL5bg", "text": "A fun and tasty menu in an adorable shop tucked into a super cute little area.  A wonderful selection of breads to take home (among which are their famous giant English muffins), breakfast, sandwiches and salads, delectable desserts at reasonable prices.  Lots of patio seating, and super busy just about any time (weekends most of all), with spotty service.  \n\nFOOD: If you're breakfasting here, the commuter is incredible! Try it with salmon and avocado, but be sure to leave room for dessert!  The French pancakes are swell, and so is everything else I've tried, but the commuter is far and away the winner, whether you add any kind of meat or not.  If you're going for healthy, get the mayo on the side.  Red velvet anything is great here, as is the key lime pie.  \n\nSHOP: The odds-n-ends shop is my favorite eclectic collection around - I measure other cute shops by their yard stick (e.g. \"this place is kinda cute in a La Grande Orange kind of way\" - but no other place quite measures up).  I've bought kitchen supplies, clothing, jewelry, books, dog toys...I could go on.  Everything is at least a little bit interesting!  I highly recommend the Out of Print and Yoganastix clothing brands - I've bought both from here and they've stayed soft and nice with much wear.   \n\nSERVICE: To be honest, the service is spotty to poor.  For a while, I had orders mixed up almost as often as correct - with no apologetic attitude, to boot - and I stopped going.  My last few visits have been pretty great (aside from overhearing a woman who had terrible service getting no help at all to make it better).  It's definitely a risk.  It's so popular that the counter employees don't seem concerned with customer service at all (the servers in the main restaurant are great, if you come for a sit-down dinner, but that's a different Yelp listing).", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ixoJN9sIHp8DKj7PeQUKaA", "review_id": "1CLKP12gyzgQByQdlsrrfw", "text": "The Commuter sandwich is excellent. This place always seems to be busy whenever the time or day, I'm in town. They have pretty good dessert and their black iced tea is really good. The delicious homemade english muffins are also sold in a bag so you can take them home and enjoy them.\n\n The store is adorable, they have all these really cool tchotchkes. I once found a little lego like puzzle with teeny tiny pieces which when assembled made a 3D violin.\n\nThe service isn't super great, I gave it 4 stars mainly because of the food.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tuqr62nh1MhEOqLJ6rabZw", "review_id": "YZmIxYQtL8SIdi6wMoPMqg", "text": "Cool local place to grab a breakfast sandwich, coffee, something for lunch, bottle of wine, or a cookie.  Lots of neat gifts and books.  Staff is friendly and service is great even if it seems a little chaotic.  Borderline overpriced but the quality is there.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FRVZR3WQyn7GQAZk8S0EqQ", "review_id": "beihn-fpCSd9xGEFR3KQwA", "text": "During my 5 day stay in Phoenix where I ate in 15 places that ranged from dives to 5 star restaurants, my lunch at La Grande Orange was the favorite. \n\nThe bustling lunch crowd, the tight quarters, the booming sound system, the servers screaming out orders, the merchandise displays all cause sensory overload. \n\nThis place has more than a mere deli counter could possibly provide.  Like: sandwiches, sushi, salads, fresh made pizzas, pastries, beer & wine, etc...  I ordered 5 different items and all were absolutely delicious.\n\nI'm a 5th generation NY'er from Manhattan.  Snide about food.  And I'd rather eat here at La Grande Orange than 120 year old Katz Deli on the lower east side.  Yeah La grande orange is that good.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mHjm4K_GHbRu_B4Xwr-tRg", "review_id": "loYOadcJWuMN3O511yLVrw", "text": "My go-to breakfast place.  I've never had something here that I didn't love. For breakfast I recommend the eggs any style with fruit and toast (the fruit is always fresh and amazing, also add the bacon, they give you a TON and it's perfectly cooked everytime), the commuter sandwich (but you must add cheese, avocado, & bacon AND get it hot pressed), and the french pancakes are phenomenal if you're feeling something sweet.  For lunch I recommend the kale & quinoa salad, the vegetable sushi roll with goat cheese and sauteed veggies instead of raw fish, the Reuben (AMAZING!), and the burger. You can't forget an iced coffee and sea salt chocolate chip cookie to top of the meal... It's an unbeatable combo. The staff here is really friendly and there always seems to be cute dogs hanging outside, definitely a plus!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "gzJpPaHN-NXBkAZcZri3hw", "review_id": "mUO9EnyDraLVIztBgOjuew", "text": "Holy Smokes! I've been to LGO for every conceivable meal of the day as they're in my neighborhood ... and somehow I've failed in my writing of The Review.\n\nI'm a terrible person.\n\nThe first time I knew I had a problem involved overnight guests. Somehow they assumed I'd be churning out pancakes and percolating coffee early in the morning. HECK NO. I pushed my friends down the stairs (pfft! to their protests) and off we went. Once they had coffee in their hands and were ready to contemplate making a breakfast order, things were good. \n\nSure, I could have turned on the Martha Stewart charm. But why bother? I have LGO in my neck of the woods. Anyhoo, here's a tip, which is going to kill me to share. There's no need to wait in that monster line in the middle of the store to place a food order. It's true. You can place a food order at *any* cash register. \n\nI just died a little. Everyone that knew that secret now hates me. (So yes! Head on over to the coffee area and place your food order.)\n\nWhelp! An update as I've been prompted. Yes, there are two distinct sides to this operation. The \"Grocery\" (right side) where you queue up for breakfast and lunch. The \"Pizzeria\" (left side) where there is everything else. But I don't see a distinct separation. So my review below is of my top faves. Yes, you have to order the items below on the left side. But you can eat them any where you'd like! When you order breakfast/lunch you usually end up meandering over to the left anyhoo, so there ya' go!\n\nFOOD\nI'm already a notoriously long writer. So I'm just cherry picking two favorite food items. The roasted chicken and the smoked salmon salad.\n\nPor quoi?\nWell, I had never eaten a roasted chicken quite like the the one prepared at LGO. My supermarket special, which I thought the high heavens of, opening the bag and sighing as I absorbed the heavenly, delightful, smell? That was nothing. LGO's version is an experience. The chicken sighs as it falls off the bone, the skin greeting me with a light crispiness.  If I could recommend anything to pair with this, it would be the caprese salad.\n\nWait? Did I say salad? I found Phoenix's best salad *ever*. The smoked salmon salad was so delightful my dining companion can't wait to order it his next visit. A manly man. Imagine that. A salad that a guy is gung ho on ;) All kidding aside, this salad was filling, fresh and offered a diversity of textures. All while being healthy. Sometimes salads can be...too rich. There was no \"to go\" box. I ate every crumb to my leggings capacity. \n\nDESSERTS\nI stop in here often for cupcakes and their miniature versions when I have a need to impress. Yes, I cheat that way. (Don't tell my Mom!) A box of their artistic works not only look delightful, they taste delicious. Their chocolate chip cookies with sea salt are ginormous. (And dangerous!)\n\nDESIGN STYLE\nThe first time I visited I was awestruck by the novelty of the store in restaurant concept. (I'll update my review to show Instagram photos from here.) It's just the coolest place filled with the neatest things. If you need a gift to to buy, I'm sure you can find it here. They stock books, cards, t-shirts, mugs, candles, purses, you name it. I bet their buyer has thought of it. (They even have a special section for children's gifts.) \n\nWINE/BEER \nOn the Grocery side (right side) of the store where the shopping is there is wine and beer you can buy. Had I not been with a regular I would have missed the obvious. Buy your beverage, meander to your table, drink it. (No fee!) Glassware is in the middle of the restaurant.\n\nPARKING & MISC\nSo yes, this restaurant is popular. Parking can be tight. (But there's now additional parking on 40th & Meadowbrook.) They are bike friendly too! If you have called an order in, don't fret. They have short term parking. Noted clearly with signs and diagonals on the pavement.\n\nClearly, I {heart} this place :)", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IlncelYv3U1TucLVboS1SQ", "review_id": "OvDseJmqTjVl3RCDG1SPQA", "text": "Enjoyed pizza, wings, sandwiches and dessert. Everything I had was tasty. A bit pricey, but def worth it. It is always busy and I was a bit confused how ordering/seating worked on a Sunday afternoon. This is a market/restaurant and seating is next door, but you order from the market. They have cute/cool knick knacks that aren't found everywhere. My pizza order was wrong at first, but they fixed it and it was delish! Everything is made fresh, so you may have to wait for your food.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cUsD-YGnLbyNzLItn2-TyA", "review_id": "r5gnfr2-Vo3EQ6OjibUTAg", "text": "What can I say about this place that hasn't been said before? This place amazing In every way shape and form!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bwmXfjwrogAaGqV33kSVpQ", "review_id": "cVN7K7jcTO2GBIUvpT6BkA", "text": "Order a freshly made, plated salad at the register to save a few bucks for the exact same thing served at the restaurant next door. The girl at the register today was giving me difficulty, saying I need to just grab pre-packaged ones in the fridge. I've been here many times and never had problems before. I stood my ground and eventually received my nicely plated salad :). Smoked salmon salad is my favorite menu item. The tuna ni\u00e7oise was also very good. You can pick up a nice bottle of wine and eat on the side picnic tables. I forget her name but, on a previous visit, there's a wonderful woman who helped us choose vino and brought us some wine glasses to drink outside. The occasional guests here are of the snooty variety and need to have their privilege checked. But they make for GREAT people watching and it's one of the reasons why my friends and I will linger around after a meal.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jXp0eFDh_LNO8JfcGlV3pw", "review_id": "cb99XCaSegARw-56hPVw7Q", "text": "La Grande Orange Grocery is always good to me. I love the baked goods especially the old timer cupcake and slice of red velvet cake! I have yet to have anything here that doesn't make my taste buds sing. The folks that prepare food at La Grande Orange are consistently putting out great food. Breakfast, lunch and dinner it doesn't matter, the rich coffee drinks and commuter sandwich and in the morning on their homemade English muffins.  \n\nThe beautiful salads and scrumptious sandwiches for lunch and for dinner their delicious pizzas and burgers and don't forget their perfect sangria that will sneak up on you by the second glass; you win with whatever you choose. I have learned going early or around 5pm I don't have too much trouble with parking and when the front lot is full then their is always the valet option. , When I want great food LGO is the place I go! Ooh and don't forget to save room for the gelato", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JIHbz6V2TJ6ho0yUaBsckQ", "review_id": "lovGm1hNiWPMm0eKN8Z4Rw", "text": "LGO= perfect. \n\nTheir gladiator pizza is amazing. The sausage on it is tasty! \n\nThe burgers are big and juicy and they have the best ranch EVER! It's homemade! \n\nTheir Ruben sandwich is sooooooo good! \n\nLast but not least, they have dessert! They have baked goods and gelato!\n\nIt's no wonder why this place is packed EVERYDAY!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ThlEVnHMImzss2RhqMX6XA", "review_id": "cE7dZ2TFXgUO-DibwPPP2g", "text": "Great Food and great atmosphare!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GnLW0116uCkllWMF5L2-cg", "review_id": "-ikm3JFN5twRHN1lkUOdZA", "text": "Great breakfast food, specifically the commuter sandwich!  Often a bit of a line due to the trendiness within the Arcadia crowd, but often worth the wait for this tasty dish.  Every other menu item I've had has been good, but not a standout like this one.  A few of my  friends swear by the drip coffee here, but I'm adamant when I call it 'dismal' which isn't a deal-breaker by any stretch!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_9Ce1V1VY7teqCINdB8xBg", "review_id": "MLmm9j7-bhVf7t0Ld5NivA", "text": "Great food and ambiance. Bustling for breakfast. Lots of healthy and exciting options to choose from. Well executed! Great beer, wine, and cheese selection! Outdoor seating! A little hectic, but just expect it an you'll enjoy it. Fun place with great food. Good place for kids too. Would definitely return!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6wljHiYgf0ar37Ugr20VNw", "review_id": "fPrQV-4Jr2f9i218Vq5uCQ", "text": "My all time fav place! Great , fun place. Want beer , wine ,and dessert to go?! Food has always been outstanding huge fan of the roasted corn pizza ADD avocado! I like the option of dine in or out ! Fun time for first date or ladies night .", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 12, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "AZuSSh8xMwLtoapGa02WZQ", "review_id": "4ukn36hYEhNiZ8RCdQyQqA", "text": "Five. Fat. Stars.\n\nLGO (as I learned it's called in PHX) is just about one of the cutest spots I've ever been on my various trips to Phoenix. Coming from Seattle I'm very familiar with businesses that focus heavily on locally sourced goods, fresh locally grown produce, and a strong general focus on being eco friendly while not losing their edge or charm. LGO is like a breath of the Pacific Northwest for me!\n\nIt's a local business that's your one stop before you head home. Whether you're hosting friends, you're looking for dinner for one, dinner for two, or just stocking up on goods, you're covered here. \n\nRacks of wine and champagne can be found along a few walls. On other walls and display shelves you can find great gifts or home wares, plus books, greeting cards, kid's toys, candy, and of course food!\n\nThere's a chilled fridge with pre-packaged foods like sandwiches and salads, there are cheese selections, pickled foods, and if you want something made to order they do that too. It's literally a godsend for anyone on the go for any meal, or just about any errand that involves impressing friends, coworkers or family. Nothing you buy here is going to waste! \n\nI especially loved the reversible shopping totes! The fabric so so gorgeous on both sides that your real dilemma is not about when to use the tote but which side to feature!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DrCsDwUd-uih6qBGseUYBA", "review_id": "cI4UTRZih3bFUKGMD2_K5Q", "text": "I worked with Cole in creating a GF dessert spread for an event held last weekend. The entire process - from the initial order, through editing to delivery was smooth and professional. Not only did he deliver personally, but he brought along the Chef. Desserts exceeded our expectations, and we will absolutely be using and recommending their catering services in the future.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q_EnzoEIHLqmsGIQMIuyjQ", "review_id": "0cpJjfrmP1r5JKlsn4yPmg", "text": "I come here every day. There's always something that's just perfect like a cup of coffee, a blueberry muffin, a healthy salad to go, sushi, pizza, hamburger and fries... The list goes on. They have anything you could possibly desire including delicious desserts as well. The reason why I go there every day is not just because of the food but because of the fun community atmosphere. I always run into someone I know in the Arcadia community and everyone there seems to be in a joyful mood because of the lively colors and music. La grande orange is the heart of the Arcadia community, hands down! I absolutely love it!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gx3ZRjh43OOuavKl_rXvrA", "review_id": "xbav-xO3MPesbUpJ5PtC0Q", "text": "This place is awesome! It reminds me of what a local cafe x Whole Foods x gift shop back home would be like if they melded and this was the end product.\n\nMy mother and I were looking for a place to grab a quick breakfast and LGO was actually recommended by a fellow Arizonian. Plus, this place has rave reviews about pizza and I am all about that! Unfortunately, they don't do pizza until later in the day so we decided on some French pancakes, fresh juice and I got the cucumber salad.\n\n-Cucumber salad was refreshing, light and so yummy! Really simple but fresh ingredients made for a great, light meal. Comes with cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, olives, avocado, chives, goat cheese and a lemon/black pepper dressing.\n\n-The juices were pulp filled and fresh!\n\n-The french pancakes were lovely, you get about 4 crepes filled with creme fraiche, honey and topped with strawberries that are lightly sweetened.\n\nThis place has souvenirs, wine selection, pre-made salads, juices, pastries/desserts, pizzas, gelato, coffee ... literally if I keep going I'm going to make this my priority destination once I'm back in Phoenix. \n\nSuch a cute spot to read the paper, eat good food, share a communal table with friends and enjoy the free AC. The workers were nice and cleared plates quickly. It's customers ranged from families, businessmen and women and the like. Definitely going to come back to try the pizza!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Rc13scyGPZxfBhNAg7bGJA", "review_id": "NFUUcDGpECMhxQyOTYOunw", "text": "My first LGA experience...won't be back unless someone begs me. Omelette was served cold, too busy to care what the plate looked like and no silverware clean. The place was packed. Why?", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RwfjIYt9vzmqOQoi1khtEg", "review_id": "a_CVYoeIwWTEbYaRLDIEGA", "text": "Great pizza and atmosphere. Well worth it. Absolutely delicious!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "18buMk5M3IMnfwazFPka8A", "review_id": "wtwQ6iJ6SgeudOOnjezbrQ", "text": "Wow. Completely disappointed. I had the commuter. When did English muffins lose their crispness, holes and flavor. Not impressed at all.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6MibSiHalyoKRyzy9WP3fg", "review_id": "EmuUAoT4tCQYEVg2DWE8vg", "text": "GREAT and amazing salads and FOOD.  Friendly people.  Long lines a times to check out and parking can be a hassle, but in the end it's totally worth it :-)))", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "feLOoFjJH9s-fKrhPFLtvA", "review_id": "LuPu96Ifgf49kJYhsr8HPQ", "text": "This place could standalone as a great breakfast/brunch spot, but the adjoining pizzeria and self-contained grocery store send it over the top!  It was as if I never left Seattle walking in.  A coffee stand to the left, pre packaged salads and sandwiches in a to-go area on the right, and a huge wall to wall menuboard full of breakfast, brunch, salad, drink, and bakery goodies!\n\nI ordered the croque madame with prosciutto and thought it was very good.  The egg white on the over easy egg was a little undercooked, but the prosciutto was really the standout of the dish.  Thicker than normal cuts with great flavor added the much needed salt to the open faced sandwich.  I really enjoyed the sweet pickles accompanying the sandwich.\n\nThe parking situation is pretty rough, especially on a weekend.  I was able to snag the last spot in a \"25 minute\" area knowing I'd pretty much be in and out.  They also have several spots in the front of the store for a \"drive-in\" type service.  You park, somebody comes out to take your order, delivers your goodies, takes your payment, and sends you on your merry way.  Cool concept for those on the go!\n\nThey had a check-in offer to receive 50% off a scoop of their gelato that looked delicious, but I already had plans for a frozen treat following LGO.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fMPD-N2UsP3WHUoX_F6TtQ", "review_id": "0zvS7LQuKyF6x_-AWgyg_Q", "text": "One word ..... LOVE!\n\n\nTotally recommend!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xlymrTsHDL5bI6eZizSwzw", "review_id": "RuMt6_zr-f3PqpTFdxqJwg", "text": "If you are a self employed person the bar side scene is gold. Great way to meet other quality people and naturally network. Decent food.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tHz9cWxwSfcP4qRaPIHvww", "review_id": "NShCBnEEjllwH0vYM-piIw", "text": "I have been to LGO a few times now and every time it's a fun and delicious experience. LGO has grown and expanded over the years including pizza next door, breakfast staples, and a fantastic bakery. My favorite things are the Havana latte and their freshly made English muffins. (The muffins just melt in your mouth - it's like nothing I've had before!) Their bakery items are fantastic as well - especially the cookies. I've ordered a birthday cake from here and it was a decadent delight. The only downside is the parking is extremely limited and it's like a madhouse trying to get in or out. Recently they implemented valet parking, which is heaven sent. Otherwise, if I lived closer, I'd be here every morning! I would definitely recommend checking LGO out.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VNxSgzDb1BfBCl43kq11uw", "review_id": "MnsF_-3tPT6g30TIslel4Q", "text": "love the casual atmosphere and light food, great coffees", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nLtxnNKEWf20OaI7Oil3dQ", "review_id": "cGc7O7kGi2UFSBCowMdkMw", "text": "I am such a big fan of LGO that I moved in down the street - literally. Parking was often an issue (because it's so popular) that I decided I would move within walking distance so that I could have amazing LGO coffee every morning. \n\nI recommend the coffee and the salted chocolate chip cookie. They also have amazing pizza, but that is enough for another review.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eUNxcmbJOY75KNj5Ge2PzA", "review_id": "ovsTqeGg2DPfra-9lmXQuA", "text": "Today was my first visit to La Grande Orange, and it was wonderful. Seriously some of the best food to the most friendly and helpful staff. I had a great time, and forsee being this a usual dining spot now.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FrlWjsNCcXc_C0M_dfQ5WA", "review_id": "zdjKaeZ8A6ohxY99wXCBjQ", "text": "Over priced and they forgot my friends pizza order, so I had to wait while mine got cold until theirs came. \nTook way too long to get my drink refills.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CXq1Oim00crv9a6UEKdTmg", "review_id": "pAlZhXZqXSG411pE5G1L_w", "text": "Stopped in to pick up some dessert and was helped by a cute redhead who answered all my questions and was quick & efficient. Good job. Even though the place was busy and crowded, I got great service and great pastries. Thanks for the suggestions.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GjggdVEjRmatV_rQzFQJew", "review_id": "ydP7Tm_dhwLhcmhF2AJfKg", "text": "I used to go everyday and get their Kale Salad with Quinoa.  It is very tasty but the main problem is that when I want to add protein to it in the form of chicken, it tastes like crap.  Their chicken is stringy and has that gross chicken taste.  So I usually will get the boiled egg on the salad but prefer to have chicken.  If only they would grill some chicken that they could add to their salads.  Also the thai chicken salad which has a delish dressing would be good except their chicken on it tastes like crap.  Not sure why they have this problem.  Also, for health conscious people like myself and a lot of Arizonians, we like to know what we are eating (calories, fat content etc) and they refuse to provide this info.  When I asked for it, they said that if they provided it people would stop eating the food.  Their coffee is still amazing and the pizzas are great if you feel like the calories.  But healthy/organic is not their concern, so I go to Flower Child up the street now instead!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZfrYxDtIdJGxjhvD0yQ1kw", "review_id": "-QtDoZKgpriEgQqXtPhWkA", "text": "I want to start by saying that I love this place! The food, the service and ambiance is fantastic. I do have a complaint however...I feel that management does not listen to customer feedback. Since menu changes seem to be regular it's tough on consumers that fall in love with menu items and expect what they've had before. Since I've been going to LGO they discontinued the white chocolate macadamia cookie, they also stooped making the chocolate chip walnut cookie, and changed the bread for the Cubano Hot Press sandwich to a ciabatta which does not do that sandwich justice from the sour dough they used to have. These are just a few things that I have repeatedly asked about and I get the same reply from the staff, they totally agree and tell me they hear that a lot. Sooooo....you would think something would change but nothing ever does. :(", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UCWTh2oPejzrGjgAqJ-d7A", "review_id": "8dBLJz7WL8czHnq15BrV7Q", "text": "I have only been there once, but can't wait to go back there again and again!!! I had a delicious honey almond milk iced latte, turkey sandwich, and delicious cucumber salad!!!!\n\nEverything looks delicious, and the staff are very friendly and make the lines move quickly!\n\nI highly recommend this place to anyone who likes tasty, health food!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Rc13scyGPZxfBhNAg7bGJA", "review_id": "BZpJmB2WNZKfRgf2WkIvSQ", "text": "Gave it a second chance this morning after management reached out to me following my last review. BTW...that was very much appreciated. Thank you!!\n\nFrom 1* to 4*!! The biggest difference this time was the crowd. Much better help ordering with less customers this morning. The food we ordered came out HOT and quick and tasted awesome. I'm still not a huge fan of the layout...a little crowded (even with less people) around the counters. \n\nI will keep coming back if this experience is repeated.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hR9pP6mF77bW_yq7d9FiCA", "review_id": "emw9G2v2pRr72j6ihZe8Fw", "text": "Love Love Love this place! They use fresh ingredients and the pizza is absolutely amazing. I have never been disappointed with anything I have eaten here. The atmospher is nice but depending on the day and time it can get pretty crowded.\nThe price is a little expensive, but it is worth it!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5XvVyfJVvS4zuL7gnmAufw", "review_id": "msUgmimhmPE1or_nbQLXxw", "text": "I've been going to this place for the past 8 years and it never fails to amuse me!! Best sandwiches and pastries out there! Please don't change.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FCxBY8fmF4g68Va1CEsBpg", "review_id": "2UYfySIbhyzLE2T34NdQlA", "text": "I've been to this place twice. It's a zoo! I'm originally from New York so that's fine with me. If you can't handle crowds, this place is not going to be the place for you. I went and had lunch with my family the first time and the food was great. There are so many vegetarian options. I had a kale salad. It was really good. The second time I went, I just had desert. It was awesome. We had the lemon bar, a salted chocolate chip cookie and gelato. It was heaven. The lemon bar was super tart. The cookie had a lot of salt and that brought out the chocolate and the gelato was very creamy. They also sell a lot of fun chachkis and books. I liked looking around the store.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u0iHt-xb8c57jnC9wKedyg", "review_id": "miqX8thFS0JB4hfP4DXczQ", "text": "Great place for pizza, game watching, and studying. Food is awesome. Im going to nibble on this mushroom and pepperoni pizza all day.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RyOF6DEVC_lNO3Fx9H640A", "review_id": "M0cPtcFaxMUUEoe5zprEaw", "text": "Love love love you, LGO.\n\nYour tasty pies, your 4 cent sangria, your celery plate for the little one.  Your cheese plate, your super funky super hip soundtrack.\n\nYour super cool grocery with books and mugs and coffee.\n\nOh that you were near me, I would patronize you 3x per week - but alas, at 400 miles from home, ours will always be a long distance relationship.", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oPBkfoZfrwRRF1-6geI_lQ", "review_id": "unTXKsXufR4lbsljmmFAJQ", "text": "LGO is amazing!!  They have amazing breakfast, lunch, and dinner!  I have been there many many times and have yet to be disappointed!", "business_id": "R8VwdLyvsp9iybNqRvm94g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 45, "cool": 45}, "user_id": "ixx04Y5cYGT0AAw6ZAUQ8g", "review_id": "7IgzqaOuZtIhXF9uV3debQ", "text": "The service and selection at Churchill's is as good as it gets! \n\nA friend of mine bought me a humidor from here as a gift. There was a continual problem with the small humidifier that attaches to the inside of the lid. \n\nAfter many attempts at fixing the issue, they made the decision to upgrade me to the next size, almost twice as big as well as upgrading the humidification system inside the box. \n\nEvery time I walk in I'm greeted with a hello and if I need anything they're right there to take care of me. \n\nI drive out of my way to go here and this is the only place in town that I'll buy my cigars from.", "business_id": "evdDnCfBUhF-E7undvPNQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XtzSu8tDs_XDVAhO_J1VDw", "review_id": "MzhdFtKY4VymEAy2MOcqzA", "text": "Always stop by when I am avoiding the Chicago winter. Service and selection is terrific.", "business_id": "evdDnCfBUhF-E7undvPNQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SHcX9hp5RG3-OqsbvissIQ", "review_id": "-noPC5yOk8WN3TT3EtnPcw", "text": "This is a nice large shop with wide open spaces.  Too many cigar shops are small and packed these days.  There is a smoking room as well as space to smoke in the general shop area.  The humidor is very big and very well stocked with a wide range of selections.  While you pay the usual cigar shop price compared to online savings, the prices were reasonable and in line with being a retail shop.  Accessory prices are reasonable.  The staff is helpful and friendly.", "business_id": "evdDnCfBUhF-E7undvPNQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vktGo1HGeFVoIvZ1K34a_Q", "review_id": "RRfkmhEzL9ANBw6R9zhkpg", "text": "Beautiful shop! Smells awesome! Friendly staff. Good selection. Female smokers are extra appreciated there as well, which was a nice bonus.", "business_id": "evdDnCfBUhF-E7undvPNQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OcDE055WLldCu7SEmcYpGg", "review_id": "_O-MbuYP6DxQxfQb0ViahA", "text": "Doesn't get much better.", "business_id": "evdDnCfBUhF-E7undvPNQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NAqVcAdpdZsKDm3J1oXNwg", "review_id": "7UQGIQZ4i8HbrqVOkSd66w", "text": "This place is the perfect man cave.\n\nTremendous selection in their large humidor, highly knowledgable staff, a smoking room with deep leather chairs and a big TV.\n\nBest of all, it's BYOB! My buddies and I have lately picked up beers at AJ's around the corner, brought them into the smoking room, lit some sticks and forgot about life for a while. I love Churchill's and will be coming back many more times.", "business_id": "evdDnCfBUhF-E7undvPNQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ktyn5YN-QsWr25Syn4YruA", "review_id": "DzGY8Yej64-hCnb08MnxZQ", "text": "Top Quality Cigars, accessories and staff. They know their stuff and they don't make you feel stupid when asking questions. It's a huge store and once they get their liquor license, it will just add even more to the ambiance.", "business_id": "evdDnCfBUhF-E7undvPNQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eYQRLJ5I9JaCWUbrJUAtzw", "review_id": "ky01kgarLA7wws2zb0i3Nw", "text": "Great find! Massive selection and great service. They have a comfortable sitting area where you can enjoy your cigar and some good conversation. My boyfriend and I went late on a Saturday night and the employee, John, was super helpful and friendly. He took the time to explain important details and give recommendations. We were informed of their plans to remodel, add a bar area and restroom. Can't wait to visit again soon!", "business_id": "evdDnCfBUhF-E7undvPNQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "6YH7vnRdWb9MFt9VIqdkhw", "text": "I have been going to Petsmart for all of my puppy needs lately but decided to give Petco a try since it is closer to my apartment. Aside from a few small things, I was pretty impressed. \n\nDislikes\n*You cannot take the carts outside. They have poles on them, so they cannot get through the door. If you are purchasing, say, a large box of puppy pee-pads or 50lbs of dog food, you might be in trouble\n*The store is not super clean\n*Not the best organizational setup I have seen\n*The prices were actually higher than Petsmart in some areas\n\nLikes\n*Everyone was super friendly\n*They have a large section of homemade doggie treats that you can get by the pound. Penny loved the peanut butter treats\n*They sell a lot of higher end dog foods I have not found at Petsmart\n*They have a really large selection of doggie outfits\n*I found a really awesome dog carrying bag for FIVE BUCKS!\n*Lots of parking close to the entrance\n\nOverall, good experience  :)", "business_id": "8Lf_SZFuVhOe9rrAgC_pAQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "CCHwJoIWLRhxqIcwRJW6ag", "review_id": "WlNHxgB3QMFBmvPb_wJBsQ", "text": "-Smaller than other Petco stores.\n\n-Poles on carts. Have to carry 40lbs of dog food to my car.\n\n-Messy store.\n\n-Annoying Pet Food Rep kept following me around the aisles.\n\n-Employees? What employees? Didn't see any to help me.\n\n-Location is located in a very busy strip mall next to Costco.", "business_id": "8Lf_SZFuVhOe9rrAgC_pAQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7Jj3K9V8cTwnRHAjfxfaqw", "review_id": "t9a_HLz8TM7UTKeMN37HkQ", "text": "The grooming is very affordable and they have always done a good job.  However, after taking my dog AT LEAST three or four times to get groomed in the past, I was very dismayed to learn that they had \"LOST\" my dog's rabies vaccination records, preventing me from getting my dog groomed on a holiday weekend.  They told me to have the vet fax the records over, but being a holiday weekend, this was of course impossible leaving me to deal with my dog's messy not-so-fresh-smelling winter coat for another week! Grrrr!  Another downer is that it took them so long to find me in their \"system\".  I would advise anyone who goes here for grooming to verify their records are kept (rabies vaccines are good for three years) in the the system and all information is correct, or you might find yourself inconvenienced as I was :(", "business_id": "8Lf_SZFuVhOe9rrAgC_pAQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_uL7OiQSfNsCd60DrAf7qQ", "review_id": "DvUcDLm3q2G_jZqCCgNGyQ", "text": "I love Petco. So much better than that other huge corporate pat place, you know who I'm talking about. \n\nThe staff here is very nice, always available to help and work quickly to get you in and out of the store. I love their bone and treat bars. I hate buy the big box of treats, because 1. they are expensive and 2. my pups like a variety. The treat bar is perfect, I can just grab a few of each and be on my way. They PetPals program is awesome as well, buy 10 bags of food and get one free. At the rate my fatties eat this is a hell of a deal and it doesn't take long to get. Also, the great thing is that if you forget your Pals card for some reason, make sure to save your receipt and call their 800 number and they will add them to your account no prob. \n\nMy only complain - their 800 customer service number is ridiculous! None of the reps speak English as a first language, and aren't very helpful. It took three phone calls today to get my issue resolved this morning. \n\nGreat prices and friendly staff! A+ in my book!", "business_id": "8Lf_SZFuVhOe9rrAgC_pAQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zZxr7X10CDThXZbnkLmNVA", "review_id": "8e3v4RrNEeY_P1ra6GdlBQ", "text": "The  petco near me was out of my boys favorite off the rawhide bar so, I called this store and asked if they had a rawhide bar. Yes we do--  Hoped in the car to make the six mile drive\n\nExcuse me?  Where is your rawhide bar?  Oh I'm sorry we font have that anymore.  There are a few on the endcap over there.\n\nReally?  Excuse me, do you have a water bowl where my dog can get a drink?  Yes, in the back of the store by the restrooms.  Uh, theres no bowl back there.  Well, maybe thats because the water fountain is broke.  I will tell the mgr tomorrow. How does that help me now?\n\nHow much  did those rawhides weigh?  .93lbs.  Over on the other scale, it was less than .75.  Let me weigh it again--oops now its .95. Really?\n\nHere's a review you can do over the phone to get a 2 dollar discount.\n\nI REALLY DON'T think you want me to do a review and I wont be coming back anyway\n\nOk, have a great day, sir", "business_id": "8Lf_SZFuVhOe9rrAgC_pAQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OSDR_W4vE3e2-kFvrlrknw", "review_id": "asABAhRieJgASD2EsOpK5Q", "text": "I love Petco! The only place I go to get dog food. I feel like the employees generally know what they are talking about and are always willing to help!", "business_id": "8Lf_SZFuVhOe9rrAgC_pAQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pkC7VMoJ6UU5lQCytc-UrA", "review_id": "FJXpmtMKHH2GcpVSwenZIA", "text": "i bought a guinea pig at this location and sadly the next day noticed she was sneezing and had a runny nose than the following next day she still had it only now her eyes were crusty :( i felt so bad. so i called the store and they told me to bring her back and they would have a vet come the following next morn and pick her up than they would give her the medication she would need untill she is completely better. they said they would than call me and have me come get her!!! way cool of them!!! thanks!!!", "business_id": "8Lf_SZFuVhOe9rrAgC_pAQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Q6FaSZpCtVv7PXECwDL1bg", "review_id": "3R2otCduFrhD7KBtOdp5bA", "text": "Would someone please tell sales associate 6, aka Erik, that is NOT polite to tell a customer she looks stressed and that no one needs to hear out of the blue that he has grout in his feet and is in a lot of pain.\n\nThe last time I shopped at this Petco, the cashier (a different one) seemed nervous, distracted and reeked like alcohol. I asked if if he had been drinking and he didn't answer me.\n\nI think I'm done with this Petco and will continue to shop at Petsmart. Their prices are better, anyway....", "business_id": "8Lf_SZFuVhOe9rrAgC_pAQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZW8jy6ehrNzn9A5iCubVGg", "review_id": "6ekMWiJ9MKRfF6IWD9CaWQ", "text": "This is a great Petco! The staff is always so nice! They always play with our doggy Baxter and never complain when we show up a minute before they stop giving shots on Saturdays (literally every time). Even when we got his nails done, the technician was really good with calming him down, since he was scared and getting wild. We have gotten all of his shots done here and they are not high prices. They do shots on Saturdays until 3pm and they have the best vets and techs working station. By the time we got his last shots he was barely squirming because I think he became more comfortable since the vets give him such great praise afterwards. We will definitely keep coming here for all of Baxter's needs and our other dogs need as well.", "business_id": "8Lf_SZFuVhOe9rrAgC_pAQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nFVvsfL-RfhDVLz3hbXBdA", "review_id": "B6jkv7MsVVMeChAbwlrz-A", "text": "WORST EXPERIENCE EVER! Took my cat to get groomed with Mandy. She told me because there was a small knot in my cats hair that she would have to lion shave  my cars entire body! Obviously I said no and took my cat to petsmart where they brushed out the knots and returned my cat with a gorgeous coat... DON'T EVER TAKE YOUR CAT TO MANDY!", "business_id": "8Lf_SZFuVhOe9rrAgC_pAQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9SZBVZ-mxebOVa1BlWFtWw", "review_id": "H4mb03Rxl-8RNwdPRAyQ7A", "text": "I started going to Petco because Petsmart doesnt carry the Nature Made/Brand line.  I won a years supply when I went to the Pet Expo a few months ago.  \n\nThe store in general is clean.  But dont know if I'd buy fish from here.  When Baby C and I walked by...there were at least 3 tanks with dead fish on the bottom.  Some with the other fish eating on the dead fish.  So that just tells you that it had probably been some time since the tanks had been looked at/cleaned.", "business_id": "8Lf_SZFuVhOe9rrAgC_pAQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "InqdN_8LQ5VVBUIhot8UxQ", "review_id": "7aL8VVkllljl5DffdnfIBw", "text": "I only use the grooming salon for my dog for the last 2yrs. I learned it depends on the stylist they have on staff. There was a wonderful lady there 2yrs ago who left and then there were 2 young girls grooming. I felt they were straight out if school. They assured me my dog would be done in 3 or less hours. 6hrs later my dog was then ready. I was so upset because I had to be at work to work a late shift. Now there is a nice male groomer. He's groomed my dog twice now and is good. He's incredibly polite and was extremely apologetic when he accidentally nipped my dogs lip. It wasn't a big deal and he was so professional. I was impressed how he handled the situation.", "business_id": "8Lf_SZFuVhOe9rrAgC_pAQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zAWtQH-UoiYXdACqnuoFPA", "review_id": "RHvTvhN67wzCqsBQBzs6JA", "text": "Nothing special about this Petco. They always have what we need and the cashiers are always friendly. We will continue shipping for the cats here. Great location being near the Target and Costco.", "business_id": "8Lf_SZFuVhOe9rrAgC_pAQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "yEh4GlDCvfFbEi3Zv2hLcg", "text": "Went to this location today to get some cat food (had a coupon specific to Petco). This place was a mess. There was stuff everywhere. There were boxes in the middle of many of the aisles...we couldn't even reach some items due to the amount of stuff everywhere. Things are hard to find here, their order makes no sense. We walked around in circles trying to find the food we wanted (is it in the natural section...no... with the other Science Diet stuff....no.... oh in a random other aisle...yup).  If I can help it, I won't come to this location again.", "business_id": "8Lf_SZFuVhOe9rrAgC_pAQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xcD0HkTQdoW5bPeS7kDNUg", "review_id": "OZlV-BthlkP4yJxbSxwwqA", "text": "Petco is probably my least favorite pet store to go to. They are over priced, it's messy and they don't sell prescription foods. I don't really see any reason to go here over the competitors.", "business_id": "8Lf_SZFuVhOe9rrAgC_pAQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TvxFC55kyohNh-n-Yy4z5w", "review_id": "qUIQN56v0l3X7LlxpTr9tQ", "text": "I got my pet's shots here and it was kind of a nightmare. The staff were really friendly and the people giving the shots were friendly, but the store was filthy and noisy. There was some sort of dog get together going on up front and there were dogs barking like cray the whoel time. It was very bad planning considering it was the same time that dogs, puppies, and KITTENS/CATS are going to be waiting around for a long time to get shots. I had my cat with me and he was terrified and the barking just continued. Plus I felt like my dog was just sitting in dirt the whole time because the floors were so disgusting. I probably won't return unless I need to get shots for my pets again.", "business_id": "8Lf_SZFuVhOe9rrAgC_pAQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "THYIqfnLV54VZ_v2hCfq2Q", "review_id": "tFa752GgcRodP51GJ3KvLw", "text": "Limited selection, high in store prices, lower Petco.com prices, make for a frustrating experience.  Staff is pleasant but sparse. Also they do not have the same merchandise in store in comparison with their website.   I'm not sure if they are trying to steer customers to their website, but they were successful in one thing; preventing me from buying the kennel I saw on Petco.com that was not in the store.  Also beware of Petco.com dog treats--all made in China", "business_id": "8Lf_SZFuVhOe9rrAgC_pAQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WquqU5s77m7O3-DpkZErYg", "review_id": "0vMWCOY8x3we80pUp_6PtQ", "text": "This is really the only Arcadia area car wash.  They do a great job.  It does take a little longer than the average car wash, but that is because it is all by hand and they do a great job of drying and taking immaculate care of your vehicle.", "business_id": "aX4uzK16fG9guQocVVwcWA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eZuW9Vr5glCmxT0UawFcxQ", "review_id": "IW3cBzaS_Y6lOve-gW9Psw", "text": "If you really care about your car, this place is for you. One of very few places where you can get a real hand wash. Not a lot more expensive than automated washes either.", "business_id": "aX4uzK16fG9guQocVVwcWA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZNbxGAu1dR5CH5WlzVqEkQ", "review_id": "IBnDN24eejnfv04sCFw80w", "text": "No automated wash will touch my BMW 7 Series and these guys are great. $17 for the \"Arcadia\" and they dry using compressed air so you don't get those annoying water spots on the windows. Highly recommend them.", "business_id": "aX4uzK16fG9guQocVVwcWA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Znu5KKqytHfmjbXfQo3f4Q", "review_id": "f2x1EZ2wKQGrVCALf0_u5g", "text": "They might be thieves! I brought them a very dirty, messy car and the one they gave me back... it couldn't have been the same car!  It was spotless, clean, and better looking than it had been in a very long time.  \n\nThis new car had the same license plate as my old one... same stuff in the glove compartment, same bad music on my mp3 players, but was just too clean to be my old car.\n\nWell, it looks fantastic and is close enough, so I'm keeping it!  I hope when this one gets dirty I can take it back and they will trade it in again for another new one! :)", "business_id": "aX4uzK16fG9guQocVVwcWA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b927p9pWxM9EYoNr_6PxYQ", "review_id": "2Olvf9w96oKfOuYjLtJalQ", "text": "I hate those automatic car washes. They are $20 bucks scratch up your car and most of the time don't get all the dirt off. I have driven by Arcadia Car Wash a bunch of times but never stopped. I am glad   finally did. \n\nThis is a true hand car wash for only $17 bucks! You pull into a shaded area and they go to work. Then they start the drying process with an air compression hose and finish up with an interior detail. They left my car looking great! \n\nThe only warning is make sure you have some time to kill. They do a great job but only have spots two wash to cars at a time. For me its worth the wait!", "business_id": "aX4uzK16fG9guQocVVwcWA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "wHg1YkCzdZq9WBJOTRgxHQ", "review_id": "6oUCIfIANFfLquShhld_Og", "text": "I loved this car wash..once I figured out how to get into it (easiest to enter from 44th street).  No Cheesecake Factory menu that takes 20 minutes to read and figure out what the difference is between the $4 wash, the $7 wash, the $12 wash...you get the idea.\n\nI took my husband's vehicle in while he was out of town.  I know, I'm nice like that.  $25 for an SUV complete wash.  This is a true hand wash.  No conveyor belts or automated water squirter things.  Guys with hoses who do a really good job.  They use compressed air to dry, and I watched them go over and over the car to make sure nothing was missed.  I was hard-pressed to find any water streaks.  It can be slow, but it's worth it.\n\nThe only downside is the waiting area is outside (covered), so I don't anticipate his vehicle's next wash until November.  Luckily, my 10 year old vehicle has no aversions to machine washes.  But then again, It would be lucky to get washed before November anyway.", "business_id": "aX4uzK16fG9guQocVVwcWA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rc8dqwTZBFuUWNEfpV_uXw", "review_id": "BLp_ZfcW84cW4uIaM4HCVA", "text": "I visit the area often from San Diego and discovered Arcadia Car Wash after a really 'buggy' trip and have been their #1 fan ever since -- clean as showroom new after each visit and the wait is shorter than you think ( if you ever remember how long it would take you to do a complete handwash and vaccuum)! Big J (the owner) takes great pride in making sure each vehicle looks the best it can - you won't be disappointed!", "business_id": "aX4uzK16fG9guQocVVwcWA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pM-xun4rdxY8wQbx4lI_pw", "review_id": "GWjLJrsDhuAQtSzhglteEg", "text": "Took my m5 here the last few times I had a car wash.  Had a great experience overall, I chose the 'Arcadia' wash which for what they do (hand wash, interior, windows, tires) is a great bargain compared to other area hand car washes.  \n\nThe place isn't the fanciest, but I will tell you the service is top notch and they really do a great job of inside-out cleaning.  Would highly recommend to anyone.  As others mentioned, only downside is a longer wait, but worth it for the extra mile they go to clean the car.  \n\nLast time I went, had some real bad wheel grime/buildup and they spent literally 15 mins scrubbing all the wheels to get it clean!", "business_id": "aX4uzK16fG9guQocVVwcWA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TGVtVYup344Y9fGy3QrjsA", "review_id": "uSqFWKohQm4ch0FUWVSSPg", "text": "I have driven by this carwash at least 2 million times. I've lived in the Arcadia area for 20 years, went to Arcadia High School, etc. 44th street & Indian School is my 'hood. I finally tried it out, getting my mother-in-laws car washed. They did an excellent job and are pretty cheap- straightforward pricing and never crazy busy so you can get right in. Nice to sit outside and watch them take care of your car! \nThe place isn't fancy or anything, but it's perfect for what it is. \nI brought my bigger, dirtier car in the next week and they did just as great of a job. The owner (or possibly manager?) who is always there is a super friendly guy and makes the experience more personal. \nMy car was sparkling and I will definitely be back. Glad I finally tried this place out!", "business_id": "aX4uzK16fG9guQocVVwcWA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "olAWn1THWUK85cMEfSEJRA", "review_id": "SjwAWcomndxff1fRYyqmrQ", "text": "This place does a pretty good job with the car wash but the attendant that takes your money is always saying inappropriate things to me. If you are a woman, be warned.", "business_id": "aX4uzK16fG9guQocVVwcWA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cEmq8-05_1cVIZSa-JL4FQ", "review_id": "qC4pffAN569oRrVF6_Ai9g", "text": "These guys were great. Friendly service, quality and detail-oriented wash. Best value handwash in Phoenix by far.", "business_id": "aX4uzK16fG9guQocVVwcWA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aNVtyGX-4vHSLayJs7CpEQ", "review_id": "zcHbqdhCpIQWl5KwQVS6pQ", "text": "Just moved here from Kansas City and my Infiniti was driven the whole way. Needless to say it was covered with KS, TX, and OK bugs. Read the reviews online plus it's close to my house so I thought what the heck!  For $20 plus a $5 tip they did a helluva Job!  Only advice would be to plan on it taking a little longer because it is a true hand wash. \n\nWill be going back!!!", "business_id": "aX4uzK16fG9guQocVVwcWA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ogiCyoEH6FgXFJ465JRRMw", "review_id": "iT83TrjEQQQyBQfMuTr0Hw", "text": "After the recent dust storm, I wanted to get my wife's Passat clean. I usually go to a car wash in central Phoenix, but now that I live in Arcadia, I decided I would try the car wash around the corner from my home.\n\nI am very glad I did. The price was comparable to other washes, but the difference was the service. The wash was thorough and done completely by hand. Plus, the owner of the car wash was very nice and helpful at checkout.\n\nI will definitely be going back to this spot. You can try other car washes if you want something quick for the exterior...but if you're looking for a place that will give your dirty ride some TLC, than this is the place for you.", "business_id": "aX4uzK16fG9guQocVVwcWA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Znu5KKqytHfmjbXfQo3f4Q", "review_id": "0JPENO2cze-v9NaXLGEp7g", "text": "CLOSED! Sorry to see them go. Apparently a Chick-Fil-A is going in, because the world needs more fast food places.\n\nThe owners are going to put together a mobile car wash rig so they can wash cars at people's office or home, but the location won't reopen.", "business_id": "aX4uzK16fG9guQocVVwcWA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q_EnzoEIHLqmsGIQMIuyjQ", "review_id": "SYFp7Ig1t_WZdlQyLQbXQA", "text": "Big J is awesome and super conscientious. I trust having my luxury car at Arcadia Car Wash.", "business_id": "aX4uzK16fG9guQocVVwcWA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ciUuzVQZhB2n11H7xAF9Iw", "review_id": "cElytTn9AJB_PsCkY2M7_w", "text": "These folks have kept my cars clean and shiny for almost 20 years. \n\nI drove there yesterday (July 20, 2013) for a wash ... and the place is not only closed, it has been TORN DOWN. \n\nIt was one of the best hand washes in town, and two days earlier, it was still operating. \n\nThe buildings next to it have gone, too, and there's construction equipment there now.  So I'm betting that whatever they're about to build, it won't be a car wash. \n\nWonder what Big Jay and his guys are going to do now. \n\nThis is not good news.", "business_id": "aX4uzK16fG9guQocVVwcWA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "dawWXXeWhywDmkUhheN7Qw", "text": "I worked in the area so for a few years this was my designated Target, but without that, it wouldn't have been.  I always found it to be a bit less clean than most other Targets I visited.  I was often surprised when they didn't have things that I'd seen at other locations.  \n\nTheir seasonal section was only about 1/2 the size of the one on Baseline, and even smaller than the one at Paradise Valley mall (Yes, as a matter of a fact, I am a Target connoisseur.)  Their clothing selection was ok, but again felt a bit smaller than some other spots.  They never seemed to have the best of the new clothing collections either.  \n\nThat said, it was a great place to go for your basics.  New t-shirt, laundry detergent, some greeting cards, Air Filters, shampoo, a loaf of bread, vitamins and a new plant for the office.  After all - it is still a Target.", "business_id": "VxnV1uMZURUQMNUaPdB8QA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LMqKXdbwYdCqCCF64QbVkA", "review_id": "BspZtKtOZfi57-MPz0mOJA", "text": "I bought a universal watch band, and at the time didn't have it adjusted to fit me correctly. So I walk into this Target today and ask the women at the jewelry counter if she could help me adjust the band. She informs me that \"they have taken away all their tools\" and \"they don't perform that service anymore\". Way to go Target...", "business_id": "VxnV1uMZURUQMNUaPdB8QA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "UoBfwbXaixelZBghbJ2cSg", "review_id": "Gt20CcHY6fOmDhVS5KMD0Q", "text": "You'd think with its proximity to the chi-chi yuppieville that is Arcadia, this Target would be... well... not so ghetto. This one is actually worse than the one at Christown (oh, excuse me, \"Spectrum\") Mall, and that's saying something. We'll be saving this location for emergencies only.", "business_id": "VxnV1uMZURUQMNUaPdB8QA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "eCtkMHrbM8j0R5yabfrRzg", "review_id": "le2xeEN49FyWxfc1O6ijTA", "text": "I just moved to this area about 7 months ago from Tempe, of course being spoiled by the un-present dangers of college life I was shocked that the first person to greet me here was a police officer.  Surprisingly not shocked by that I proceeded with my shopping business.\n300 ft in I was greeted by an associate working the 99cent area.  \"Nope, just looking thanks!\" I was just wasting a little time and hoping to pick up some mascara before my night out.  3 mins later \"can I help you find anything?\"  \"Nope just looking\" yet again another associate not 5 mins later asked again \"Do you need any help finding anything?\"  I was baffled.  I got more attention here than in Neiman Marcus! I have to say the staff here is a lot nicer than Tempe...college town where manners aren't exactly in the qualifications for hire.  The staff here on 44th were so nice and genuinely too.  It's been about a few months since the last review here and I have to at least clear it's reputation. The food area was not all that bad, and the Starbuck's (Being a corporate employee) was actually up to license standards. *smiles* I have this horrible habit of having to walk the entire store and touch a  magazine or two...which after I grabbed what I was really there for and proceeded to check out.  There must have been 45 in line...all with baskets full.  Seeing that I only had one item, the lady at the customer service counter graciously took me and checked me out pronto! How awesome is that? I like this place, and a good thing I do because I got 6 months left of this lease!  \nP.S. The officer thing is not to scare you, come to find out it's actually a requirement that stores in phoenix have.  Most stores in the area including Fry's and Wal-Mart have at least one at all times.", "business_id": "VxnV1uMZURUQMNUaPdB8QA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "w4suxL1zlxsihVlugZZDAQ", "review_id": "g8--AckXQ3I3ZjGQU3haGw", "text": "Now. First and Foremost. Are you looking for food court eats? Are you looking for lunch, a snack or some dinner? If so, this Target is not the place for a food court meal/snack. When I think of going to Target, I don't think about going there to eat their fast food culinary creations. Skip the food court (your arteries will also thank you) and check out the rest of this Target. It isn't that bad but it's not amazing either. Here are some things this Target is good for:\n\n- Prescription refills!!!!!!! The Pharmacy is where this Target really shines - it deserves 5 stars. If you want to wait for your prescription to be filled, go here! They are faster than the speed of light, and they have tons of super cheap $5 generics. Also, I HIGHLY recommend it because the staff is incredibly friendly and they put customer service first. \n\n- Munchies, candy, gum, soda, beer & wine! They also have a good seasonal shopping selection too.\n\n- There is a Starbucks inside but since it isn't a stand alone store so expect to wait as it's manned by one employee.\n\n- Cheap yet fashionable clothing. If you have a great eye for fashion (be honest with yourself) you can find some classic wardrobe pieces here. BUT, if you don't have good taste in clothing, you could potentially walk out of here with something ugly.\n\n- Impulse shopping. Want to blow some cash? Go to Target and you can drop $100 in the blink of an eye.\n\n- I've also returned stuff here and I've never had an issue. It was fast and painless.\n\nThis Target is conveniently located but it's also in a ghetto fabulous area of Arcadia. So lucky for us shoppers, there's a security guard to watch over us and our vehicles. How thoughtful of Target to employ someone who puts safety first, right? It's not the biggest or the cleanest Target, I wish the selection was a tad larger and it's not a Super Target with full-on grocery shopping like fresh vegetables - but it does get the job done. \n\nAnd I really mean it about the Pharmacy, it's awesome.", "business_id": "VxnV1uMZURUQMNUaPdB8QA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vsXP832M0kOxKpfduD7dWw", "review_id": "gIijd4EpaabnH5HoF2hSnQ", "text": "Seriously frustrated by my recent shopping experience -- or should I say, check out experience -- at this Target. \n\nI must've been wearing my invisibility cloak, because the first line I was in closed as it was my turn to check out, even though I had been in the line while her light was on and there was no one in line behind me. The next line I moved to was excruciatingly slow and, again, the woman didn't notice me after she finished with the customer ahead of me. When she did see me, she began to ring me up. \n\nIn all fairness, I'm short and I had my cart piled with storage containers that MAY have made it difficult to see me behind it, but certainly my cart was visible. Further, I was dragging a rolling trash can behind me. Not an easy feat, I might add. \n\nI had a cumbersome load. \"Yes, thank you. I WOULD like help out with this.\" ...but no one ever came. \n\nGiven the amount of time I had already spent in line, I needed to get back to the office. As I'm attempting to make my way to the car by myself, I get stopped by the security guard who wants to see my receipts (Ala Costco). So, evidently now I'm visible... or carts moving on their own are suspicious. \n\nI show my receipts and ask if she can help me to my car with them once we've established I legitimately purchased them. Of course, her priority is her post but she offers to call someone. As does the dude standing there behind her... in the red Target shirt. \n\nFrustrated, as this has been done already. I say, I really don't have time to stand here and wait for someone to come up here. And continue to make my way to my car myself. While the two of them stand there... presumably.", "business_id": "VxnV1uMZURUQMNUaPdB8QA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "vn3lecMsL3kXVe-7hg3gLg", "review_id": "26gNOnab0kX_FHlI4lQNyA", "text": "Okay, for all you haters -- my top ten reasons why I LOVE this Target! \n\n1) I live extremely close to this location, so it is very convenient for me to visit. \n2) I think their volume, traffic patterns, or customer demographics may differ from other Target stores -- so I end up scoring some pretty sweet deals on clearance that I don't see at other stores \n3) I've found the staff to be friendly and helpful, just as I'd expect\n4) Their Holiday clearance sales rock -- the 50%, 75%, and 90% -- I totally scored this year!!\n5) Target Redcard -- which of course can be used at any Target store, but again -- who doesn't like saving an extra 5% off of EVERYTHING - - even iPads and discounted/sale/clearance items!\n6) If I have a printed advertised special at another store, they will offer the same price. \n7) The staff back in Electronics are awesome, there's about 5 different associates back there (don't recall their names) that are very helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable\n8) The Starbucks staff here are always super friendly -- and remind me to get my free Gold refill :)\n9) Monster cookies and the popcorn/soda special in the food court are the bomb!\n10) Sure beats going to the ghetto Walmart down the street!!", "business_id": "VxnV1uMZURUQMNUaPdB8QA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "F6QsMoJdvtohlbnST-fDyQ", "review_id": "TbZ0v4jRvCvb2SYklec9VA", "text": "I absolutely love this Target!  True it is not as modern as some of them. However, they are in the process of remodeling. So in March it will be just as fancy as the others. It has a Starbucks for all those folks that need that. You can eve use your Target card there.(Starbucks) It is always clean, tons of parking and the staff is so incredibly helpful and friendly.  The pharmacy is by far the best though. Everyone that works there is wonderful. They can answer all your questions, they are very friendly and of course oh so helpful!  I live on the west side and i will drive all the way over there for my scripts. Of course it is near my job.SOOO it is the best Target in the Valley!", "business_id": "VxnV1uMZURUQMNUaPdB8QA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TssQ0LGxdwPwmNEpKqvE-g", "review_id": "BL1m30tBDjMGS4PiBjvoig", "text": "I love this Target! Fast moving lines and people are very nice especially in the Electronics Section. The prices are pretty good and I rather shop here then Walmart on 35th Thomas because they are so fast and their parking lot are clean and security person are extremely present riding on  Segway. Keep up the the good work Target you got my dollars.", "business_id": "VxnV1uMZURUQMNUaPdB8QA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Q6FaSZpCtVv7PXECwDL1bg", "review_id": "N-31ZuoHz4lQHfef5RbXPA", "text": "Why does Target get such a bad rap? This Target has recently been remodeled and looks very clean and new inside. They've added a fresh food section and purchased brand new shopping carts. I have to admit, though that I found better discounts at the Walmart  down the street.\n\nOn that note, even though the Walmart down the street from this Target has lower prices on items, one has to weed through the beggars and unattended shopping carts to get to and from the store.... but that's a whole other review.", "business_id": "VxnV1uMZURUQMNUaPdB8QA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bmg0JF48Bz23Ia5dSqPn3w", "review_id": "HTJQTSAhZYjo63CntvgRFA", "text": "This store is great, especially since they added fresh vegetables, meat, and a full grocery section.", "business_id": "VxnV1uMZURUQMNUaPdB8QA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KFvcv8w8bxyZrCTZsDBc3A", "review_id": "PUfmcrNb_aJRIQPI7DNbsQ", "text": "In our house this store is known as \"Ghetto Target\". My wife and I feel subservient to this store for geographic purposes. We have come to know and, ultimately, endure our frequent shopping trips with continually lowered expectations of anything positive coming our way. The checkout staff is, to a person, rude, unprofessional and often seem just really, really dumb. \n\nMy favorite story from Ghetto Target is a few months ago when I purchased some laundry detergent, paper towels and a birthday card. Upon my exit , a security guard followed me out of the store and asked to see my receipt for the purchase. Surprised, I replied kindly, \"no you can't but thanks for asking\". I kept walking to my car as the security guard \"ordered\" me to stop, threatening to call police. I calmly told him I was okay with his plan to call the cops, got in my car and drove away with him standing in my rear view mirror, looking like a complete idiot. \n\nOf course, it's Target, so I still go back. Often. Maybe I'll  get a t-shirt that reads \"I survived Ghetto Target\".", "business_id": "VxnV1uMZURUQMNUaPdB8QA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "X_kPh3nt0AJPNPHye2rTlA", "review_id": "86JTQ8RTCmAKHm0aYJ9HqA", "text": "This place recently got a facelift!  They added a whole new grocery section and redid the cosmetic area and other parts of the store.  It looks nice now...I have been to nicer Target's but this one is so close and convenient to my house.  It is very easy to get to and the parking lot is large and never too crazy...except for holidays.  I always find everything I need...I love ELF cosmetics and they have plenty of that...the clothing options are decent I have seen more at other Targets but its still good!  I really like their Starbucks in this store.  They always get my drink just right and they always have the cups I want if the Starbucks across the street is sold out.  They have decent prices on groceries and I love the Up and up brand!  I find just as good of deals at Target as I do at Walmart!  I have gotten alot of home decor items here and they always have a great selection.  They have a way better selection here then at the Target in the Pavilions in Scottsdale.  The staff has always been helpful and nice.  It is a great Target!", "business_id": "VxnV1uMZURUQMNUaPdB8QA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "kffxYQVQsEpF1DVlQlcGCg", "review_id": "O9RZjz02W4K-kUl_FLqZRA", "text": "This is a great Target! Everything you want is now here. The Pharmacy is really excellant. They truly do go out of the way to help you. You can even call Scripts  in and they have them ready when you get there.                      It is a very big store ,with a Starbucks and a little food court. Every other dept is full of exactly what you came for. I even only buy dog food here. They have the best price for  the good stuff.   Lots of parking in the lot as well. Long hours they open @8:30 am & close @9:30 pm.                   Can't believe Christoper had a bad review for this Target.                          The cashiers and other people that work there are fantastic. Very Helpful.", "business_id": "VxnV1uMZURUQMNUaPdB8QA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "F6QsMoJdvtohlbnST-fDyQ", "review_id": "APfgGwkp41yu5wHE83MF8w", "text": "Once again i must sing the praises of  Target. They are so great and friendly in this store. I absolutely love the Pharmacy! They have the absolute best people working here.                             I do not even live any where near this Target.                                         But, i will drive all the way here to get all my  prescriptions filled.  They are always willing to help you, answer any questions, The Pharmacists are all great, but Dan is so wonderful. He will even come out on to the floor to help you find what you are looking for, an answer questions about Vitamins.  One of the many reasons i love Target!", "business_id": "VxnV1uMZURUQMNUaPdB8QA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "kffxYQVQsEpF1DVlQlcGCg", "review_id": "E8dCJPP8cqaEN-Ra3c4xLQ", "text": "How can you not love Target!!  Great location right on 44th street and Thomas.          Great Pharmacy, and now they of course carry food..... Seems as if all the Targets are starting to carry food.  They have really good fruit and vegtables....so it is almost like one stop shopping.  The stafff at the Pharamcy is really good always happy and always helpful. There is so much you can get here. Lots of parking in the lot.  They have really great hours as well.", "business_id": "VxnV1uMZURUQMNUaPdB8QA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YVyzM5JuquEGmSxWrlXzeg", "review_id": "xcrCwmH9oaUlXL8qzfPanA", "text": "Okay so 1 star right away just for being Target.\nAdd a 2nd star for having a Starbucks and Pizza Hut Express.\nAdd a 3rd star because the store was just remodeled!\nAdd star 4 for having a sizeable grocery section with fresh food!\n\nI was gonna give it a solid 4 stars because this Target is fresh, has lots of food choices, a Pharmacy, the great food court with Pizza Hut Express and Starbucks, and plenty of friendly Team Members that have never failed to ask me if I need help, but the fact that this Target is open til 11pm rather than the typical 10pm closing time for Target, that my friends just bought star #5! That extra hour is seriously invaluable seeing as I often get off at 10pm and need to buy groceries and other essentials after work. Add in how incredible the location is with Costco and Fry's in the same lot and I'd give it six stars if I could. Love the Arcadia Target along with the whole shopping corner it's in!", "business_id": "VxnV1uMZURUQMNUaPdB8QA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OZS78gYF57nJv0H54XRlRw", "review_id": "_M_MAWI9oKrrywTWGy-sMA", "text": "We always go to this Target everyone is friendly, but two really stand out , Darla the cashier is always smiling and her customer service is great, and the other is Nicole in the Pharmacy dept she has the best customer service", "business_id": "VxnV1uMZURUQMNUaPdB8QA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "377CDhtGrgoNNEnEhf6Ccw", "review_id": "vBXKA01PNRsRvLxy1lTymQ", "text": "I spent almost a week in Phoenix on a work assignment for Global Dance TV and visited this Target numerous times to buy food (comprehensive grocery section), toiletries (they've got everything and it's way cheaper than at a drug store), and even Legos (I'm going to argue that they were for someone else, but you're not going to believe me even though it's true).\n\nThis Target is in a convenient location, not too far from the hotel where I was staying/working.  When I travel, I have to fit everything into a rolling carry on suitcase to avoid having to pay an additional baggage fee.  The company I work for pays the baggage fees for the camera equipment.  You can't fit much into those \"3 oz containers that fit inside a quart sized ziplock baggie\" allowed b the airlines and I despise hotel shampoo and conditioner.  What's a girl to do?  Well, visit Target for one thing.\n\nAll about the Starbuck inside! \n\nBonus - there were plenty of places to eat nearby, including a 5 Guys Burgers so it made leaving the hotel and running into town easier as everything was close by. \n\nYou're like the geyser Old Faithful without the danger of annoying steam burns.", "business_id": "VxnV1uMZURUQMNUaPdB8QA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Vd1lAHzl7UUr9BawFHjOoA", "review_id": "aXS1UzpZCb4WebJUjVeK5g", "text": "I don't generally bother to review large corporations such as target on yelp, but i felt obligated during this particular instance. The cashier I dealt with was very friendly. I also was appropriately helped in the electronics section, but I most of all wanted to mention a young man named Michael who was tall, thin, and looks an awful lot like Harry Potter. I interrupted him while he was sorting the shelves and asked a question about an item. He promptly dropped what he was doing, came over, allowed me to test out the built model, and then checked to ensure it was in stock---and THEN brought out a unit from the back for me to purchase. This is far and above the best service I have ever received at a Target in my life, and I encourage anyone shopping there to seek this helpful young man if you have a question. In my opinion, such customer service is the stuff of management-- I truly hope that this guy gets the attention and promotion he deserves. It is very hard to find service like that in retail and what this store has in this man is a real gem. Thank you for making my stressful day a lot more pleasant!", "business_id": "VxnV1uMZURUQMNUaPdB8QA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DD04nMRVg0fBGHCX3uCLwA", "review_id": "iglFdAGHNalknIB6Izzu1w", "text": "I love target, even if you go to buy 1 item you leave there with more, good prices, the employees working there, i have had the good luck to always been nice and kind to me, Very helpful.", "business_id": "VxnV1uMZURUQMNUaPdB8QA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DrWLhrK8WMZf7Jb-Oqc7ww", "review_id": "LFvpfiXOy_CHpmx7AACDGw", "text": "Did not realize that Target sold Mobile Phones and did not expect much employee knowledge of those said mobile phones. I was wrong. The employee at this target store could have schooled any Sprint employee and she managed to transfer all my photos and contacts without even disappearing into the back for 45 minutes. Target usually has a machine to do all this, but it wasn't available. Also, the price of the Galaxy 4 was $50 cheaper than any other place I have ever seen ($149 on sale) and no stupid rebate was needed. Phone works and it was a smooth transaction with a good employee.", "business_id": "VxnV1uMZURUQMNUaPdB8QA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "DghMl81bONCh5ELnrgn4Fw", "review_id": "WiwsiKNoJxp2-osNI_SMOQ", "text": "From your squeaky clean floors, the great discount prices, to the bright smiling faces, Target will always have my heart.", "business_id": "VxnV1uMZURUQMNUaPdB8QA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bwmXfjwrogAaGqV33kSVpQ", "review_id": "EPItmw1WugyzStNA27ImeQ", "text": "Not the newest, brightest, or largest target around but you'll still find what you're looking for. Much better service and faster checkout than at Walmart down the road.", "business_id": "VxnV1uMZURUQMNUaPdB8QA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2KNPtV5E44vAiEr5BvMkUA", "review_id": "tbe4PTkTB6HBX3vvdi7ANA", "text": "This is where I go when I have a list of \"everything but the kitchen sink\" I need to pick up. Seems weird that a Target with a grocery section is next door to a regular grocery store and neither seems to be suffering for clientele, but I have to say I'm pleased to have the multiple options. The store is always nice and clean, despite being in a heavy traffic center.  Parking isn't terrible if you're willing to walk a little ways. If you want a spot up front, then you may have to have more patience.", "business_id": "VxnV1uMZURUQMNUaPdB8QA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CYHX8nnPoqclfWSsl1JWnA", "review_id": "eM89B8nu9x8UaDCvaJBmkA", "text": "Ahhhhh red pull over sweater!!!!!\n\nI knew target wouldn't do me wrong, Griselda. Did such an amazing job helping me find a red pullover no pockets no zipper no hoodie for me!!!!! I went to literally seven different targets and today was my day, I am sooo happy!!!\n\nI got a medium just in case. So I would go to a different target and get a smaller size. Fingers crossed.", "business_id": "VxnV1uMZURUQMNUaPdB8QA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xcD0HkTQdoW5bPeS7kDNUg", "review_id": "E86wiI-7jAqgZ9dfbjxtWg", "text": "This Target is nice. They have a grocery section and offer great deals on everything. Super easy to find what you are looking for and the staff was very friendly.", "business_id": "VxnV1uMZURUQMNUaPdB8QA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FRVtSCjYQ1vPMRK7yz3XUQ", "review_id": "BgrhwoqcGi80BBjw8gOQ7g", "text": "It's the place I quick run to when I need something. I MUCH rather go here than Fry's or Walmart.", "business_id": "VxnV1uMZURUQMNUaPdB8QA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zAWtQH-UoiYXdACqnuoFPA", "review_id": "2Kgu8d_Rbc5CdCoeyZj2EA", "text": "This target is decent. Not in the best area. It is nice and close to costco and ihop. There is also many banks and a five guys near by. \n\nTarget is better than Walmart.", "business_id": "VxnV1uMZURUQMNUaPdB8QA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wpqpfX_ueU6MH2_jlQgnkg", "review_id": "aFo1m55S_tnN5nUYYgFbdQ", "text": "It almost seems pointless to review a big box retail store, but I have issue with this location and how my items ring up.  I will use yesterday as a short but accurate example:\n\nI went to purchase a picture frame with my daughter.  We bought this and 3 spontaneous purchases.  The 3 additional purchases were frivolous and cheap, however it was the bright red SALE sign that attracted to me to these items.  And, at the register, none of them rang up at the advertised sale price.\n\nSupposedly the popcorn was on sale for $2.50. It rang up at the normal price of $3.29.  The watermelon oreos, which everyone has claimed are gross but are surprisingly good, were on sale for $2.80, but rang up for $3.  And lastly, I bought some sour patch flavored gum, on clearance at the register for 60-cents, yet rang up for .99 cents.\n\nYES, THEY DO HAVE SOUR PATCH FLAVORED GUM.\n\nI didn't say anything at the register because I am not going to hold up a line over an extra $1.29 total.  Nor am I going to waste my time standing in customer service to embarrass myself over $1.29.  But, the problem is that this is exactly what Target expects from us.  They basically overcharge ALL OF US every time we shop there.  Sure, in minimal amounts, but does that make it right?\n\nIt was Sunday so  it is very conceivable that this particular store simply did not update their sale advertisements throughout the store and it's more of an issue with location rather Target itself.  Hence the yelp review.\n\nSince they have sour patch flavored gum and watermelon oreos (and yes, I realize I  have taste buds like a 6 year old), I will probably return anyway.  Just be wary of the sale signs - they mean nothing.", "business_id": "VxnV1uMZURUQMNUaPdB8QA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RMXHQK7xO-xMQB0K7eWicg", "review_id": "AzgG864pRPxgTKi_KLEqxg", "text": "Though I haven't been much of a Target fan in the past that changed last night. My boyfriend and I attempted to shop at the Walmart down the road but felt uncomfortable from all of the loitering people. I didn't feel safe so we decided to head up the road to Target for a heating pad and a broiler pan. When we arrived around 10:15 and I believe the store closed at 11:00. The parking lot was very bare which I was amazed by. \n\nWhen we walked in the doors and began our search I realized that this Target also had a grocery section! This was news to me! I quickly peeked at some of the sale prices and some were good deals, other not so great. We asked a staff member who appeared to be very busy where we could find a heating pad and he was extremely nice and walked us over to where they are kept. \n\nThe store was so quiet I could hear my footsteps. I'm not sure how busy it is during the day but I enjoyed how slow it was last night. We were in and out in about 15 minutes. I plan on shopping at this Target in the future and avoiding the Walmart down the road all together even if some items cost a little more. Spending a little bit more money is worth safety to me!", "business_id": "VxnV1uMZURUQMNUaPdB8QA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CHpB_7y3P7rv1I62RZtkig", "review_id": "v2-4Q65YETW1Wav_6VJcag", "text": "The Bad:  Products here don't always show the correct prices &/or sale prices.  I don't recommend the pharmacy (Extremely! expensive).   The Good:  Items here are mostly low-cost & has food & clothes.", "business_id": "VxnV1uMZURUQMNUaPdB8QA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aXa5joUYButTDyA55ra8Mw", "review_id": "9wSvGAizxwIzTB4WI_JPCA", "text": "Office Max Sucks-7th ave+Camelback rd.. They now have a Ink Toner machine behind the counter to compete with Cartridge World so you can refill your printer ink for less then what hp wants (which is too much). Don't ever use this service. 3 x I have been in there to replace the cartridge after printing maybe 6-7 copies. Called the Manager (Shane) he said they never have any issues with the machine (maybe about 5% come back). He said I must be one of these 5%. Plus 1/2 the time you go in there it seems like nobody works there. It's worst then Home Depot where they scramble like cock roaches when they see a customer walking down the isle.\nHead my advice and use Cartridge World if your looking for toner refills.", "business_id": "JksZiHb_Vj1tYRTpuTg-uQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "7LNMaPogQ66p50tOXTHw9g", "text": "I'm giving this Office Max five stars for convenience, friendly service, competitively priced products a stocked shelves. \n\nThis Office Max is a great in and out shop. On one side there is the detailed supply store and on the office side, there is a complete copy center. It's open until 9 on the weekdays and they don't make you feel rushed if you get there at oh let's say...8:50. In fact, they are helpful! They walked me around and helped me find the random items I needed. The copy center staff was also very friendly. \n\nThis Office Max has your complete supply of office items but their prices are very reasonable! I purchased the same item at another shop that I did here and it was significantly less expensive here. \n\nSo on that note, I end my review on Office Max but I will report back with any new findings.", "business_id": "JksZiHb_Vj1tYRTpuTg-uQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XxW_WSU13NamMOjg_mXgvw", "review_id": "WEhx-u4JL_YSfZjMlz3I0Q", "text": "Store is always clean, easy to locate items, and the employees are very nice and helpful.", "business_id": "JksZiHb_Vj1tYRTpuTg-uQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9SZBVZ-mxebOVa1BlWFtWw", "review_id": "CYF4Dz3M7xCgQZKHDpzmaw", "text": "Baby C's 1st birthday party was this past Saturday.  I had a birthday stats chalkboard made up Thursday night and needed it printed out ASAP.  Went to the K/FX around the corner and when the guy told me he was pretty backed up and it would be better if he could have it done by Saturday morning.  AND...the price was about $25, not including tax.  I told him I'd think about it.  \n\nRemembering there was an OfficeMax nearby, I decided to try my luck there.  I AM SOOO GLAD I WENT THERE!  Not only was the price for a 16x20 large format print less than $20 (was going to be like $15-$16..not including tax), BUT they had it printed out in less than 15 minutes of my arriving there.  I decided to have it mounted on foam board and laminated, which was going to up the cost by about $15, give or take.  STILL CHEAPER THAN K/FX!    \n\nI will return if I am ever in need of more print jobs done.  :)", "business_id": "JksZiHb_Vj1tYRTpuTg-uQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NNdfPF-UhvLB8FxbsuSC5A", "review_id": "qU6ImpXbR3FdWMI6jOJhkw", "text": "I always make my trip to OfficeMax first before I try anywhere else.  This store is in a great location near 44th St. & Thomas Rd. in Phoenix near the airport.  They have great selections on all the office products.  Binders, papers, markers, and anything and everything you can think of.  They also have great prices as well.  If you need to price-match from Staples, Walmarts, Target, and/or any stores, just bring in their ads and show it to the employees, they will gladly match the prices, sometimes even cheaper too.  Check them out before you go to other places.", "business_id": "JksZiHb_Vj1tYRTpuTg-uQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8fg0zMhH_P6oJkZ9Qvw2mA", "review_id": "Bv36UovHPIP6h8pD0-QNtg", "text": "I walked into this nail salon hoping for a quick and decent manicure pedicure.  My nail technician, Cathy, was very sweet--however she rushed through everything.  She squirted cuticle remover all over my dress, slobbed it onto my hands and feet and never completely rinsed it off.  She didn't even bother with a top coat on my pedicure.\n\nHer tools were kept all jumbled together in a dirty plastic container--not once did I see her put anything into a disinfectant.  The woman next to me finished with her pedicure and they simply drained the bowl --nobody scrubbed it, or even rinsed it. \n\nI also thought they had a poor color selection at this place.  All outdated OPI shades.\n\nI wouldn't come here again.", "business_id": "Vsxdu3kcERETQcagFwwFgw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HmUV-wqkppdCSy5mXDQRGQ", "review_id": "aoDBmLWmpImJs-odVyYd6g", "text": "I was whisked away to Phoenix with a few hours notice for work. I am from the SF bay area and have a wonderful brow waxer.  I have to book way in advance since we both have busy schedules and now that I moved I have to travel farther to see her. \n\nAnyways I couldn't make my much needed appt with my regular waxer so I've been scoping out eyebrows in phoenix and if I like their shape I would try to get recommendations. Well the front desk person had some really nice eyebrows and she recommended this place.  She said they were only good for eyebrows and don't ever go there for a pedicure. They charge too much according to her.  \n\nSo I go in to see Leah (the person that my hotel person recommended) and she takes me out back to this little room. The room looks very comfortable with butterflies on the mesh thing connected to the ceiling. It looks very clean. Leah excuses herself and says she's going to go wash her hands...I like cleanliness...however she returns in like 3 seconds. ummm did you use soap?\n\nSo anyways, I'm hoping this Leah person would work wonders but I'm not impressed. I could just be used to my regular waxer but when Leah waxes, I guess it's ok. When she would pluck some strays she didn't really get them. In a couple of days I had to pluck some hairs myself.  The shape wasn't all that either...and lemme tell you that my brows were really bushy. \n\nAll in all I wasn't too impressed. I only paid $10 so whatever...I just can't wait to see my regular waxer in the bay.  \n\nOh yeah, she kept pushing other things on me like \"make sure you ask to see me for your pedicure or your next brow wax\"...I don't like that.", "business_id": "Vsxdu3kcERETQcagFwwFgw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QKPLkz_VC6GVwnC4B3_Y2w", "review_id": "PwMJA0ijRTAu9XacThQl_Q", "text": "If I could give this place negative stars, I would.  \n\nThis place sucked.  All-around.  The only positive note I have is they had the most recent US Weekly.  Let me start from the beginning...\n\nI went here b/c I was driving home from work and decided that it had been at least 5 days since my last pedicure, my co-workers were extra bitchy today and I deserved 25 minutes of pampering.  So I stopped when I saw the first nail salon.  This strategy works 9/10, so don't fault me for that, trust me, it works.\n\nI walk in and they get me in right away.  I pick my color and sit down.  No massaging chair, no magazines (I had to ask for one) and nowhere to put my purse.  Whatever.  So, the girl comes along and does my pedicure...it's fine, not great, but not awful.  I was rather annoyed that she didn't even dry off my legs and just slapped on some cream.  Cream + watery legs = awkwardness in my opinion.\n\nSo, I'm heavily involved in reading my updates on The Jersey Shore and Brangelina when I happen to glance down and she's painting a white flower on my toes.  What?  No.  No, no no.  I do not want a flower.  So I made her take it off and re-paint my big toes.  Who does that?  You ask before you put something so painfully feminine on my feet.  Seriously.\n\nNow, this is where things take a turn for the worse.  I go to pay.  And let me tell you, I haven't paid more than $30 for a pedicure in this town...EVER.  So, they tell me it's going to be $45.  WHAT?  Was that OPI nailpolish made of gold?  Did I just blackout?  Whatever, I move on...nothing I can do now. I hand her my credit card.  She says \"no credit card, use ATM in the corner.\"  Uh, what?  So I realize they don't take credit cards or checks.  I have to go withdrawl cash from their mother f^$*^%& ATM machine in the corner that charges me $5 (on top of whatever my bank will charge me) so I can pay for my terrible pedicure.  \n\nThis place stinks...there's way too  much competition out there to charge and treat customers like this...DO NOT GO HERE.  Drive down 50 more feet for another salon.", "business_id": "Vsxdu3kcERETQcagFwwFgw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tmTxuDadTVc-KFyhvPuseQ", "review_id": "irB7gRqPf7fjkGcX4Xc97A", "text": "I went here on a Sunday afternoon at 1 PM to get a mani pedi before a trip.  I was promptly seated in a chair and then forgotten about for 30 minutes.  I am all about letting my feet soak but 30 minutes?  I was a prune by the time my nail tech got to me.  There were around 8 nail techs in the salon but they were all focused on 2 ladies and their 6 kids to wait on anyone else.  When my tech finally got to me, my pedicure lasted 15 minutes from start to final polish.  My tech didn't realize I wanted a manicure as well and took off to the next client.  I had to flag him back down and got a 5 min manicure.  He did do a great job on my buff but my cuticles were ragged and it was very haphazard.  They also only accept cash but have an ATM in the store incase all you have is a debit card.\n\nThe place was clean and had a lot of polish choices but definitely lacked on customer service.  If you are busy, take down my name and I will happily come back in an hour when you aren't as busy, don't let me sit with my feet in a bath for a half hour while you do polish changes on 5 yr olds.", "business_id": "Vsxdu3kcERETQcagFwwFgw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "alPG0THw2GabvoEa5jdIQg", "review_id": "Z-iI7kAFy5QapVWi7cdEuQ", "text": "The most horrible pedi ever and it cost me $45 because I sat in the\" special massage chair\" wtf why didn't they inform me when I sat it their f^*&% special piece of crap chair. The pedei lasted 15 minutes and it looked horrible......very sloppy looking. I had my nails done there a couple of years ago and they were yellow! I should have known better but I was right by there so I went. My suggestion is to never step foot in this rat hole of a\" business\" the people and service suck. I give it negative 5 stars. Go to andys down the street, I've been going for years and they aren't expensive.", "business_id": "Vsxdu3kcERETQcagFwwFgw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xZvRLPJ1ixhFVomkXSfXAw", "review_id": "4Lfq-BTv_cY2eHNWQm3pMg", "text": "i cannot believe the 1 star reviews of this hidden gem.\n\nfor a five star experience, ask for candi. she is a sweerheart!\n\ncandi also gives the best $10 eye brow wax and $55 one-hour facial of your life!\n\n5 stars for candi!", "business_id": "Vsxdu3kcERETQcagFwwFgw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ArvjnHPJyq4WQT1f5fH6OQ", "review_id": "gXzSjcT4lbCV43UbH7XHyw", "text": "I was feeling eager for a gel manicure since I had just taken off my false acrylic nails.\nThey looked awful. \n\nIt was Saturday and felt the need to relax so I decided on a pedicure as well.\nI chose this place since it is close to my boyfriends house. \n\nI walked in and was greeted right away.\nFor a weekend, it was not packed at all. In fact, they were over staffed.\n\nI was rushed to the pedicure chair. A man was assigned to my nails and a woman to my feet. What for? I mean, I wasn't in a rush and there was plenty of staff on duty.\nI was being small talked... like \"oh my gosh you so beautiful\" blah blah.. you know!\n\nI swear I wasn't even there for 20 minutes.. That was the fastest pedicure and gel manicure ever in my entire life! Let alone the quicket $52 ever spent.\nAnd, I mean my pedicure was super basic and so was the quality of my gel manicure.\n\nOh, and btw! They only take cash!\nThey have an ATM in the salon.\nSmart, right?\n\n Never again will I step foot in this shop.\nBummer", "business_id": "Vsxdu3kcERETQcagFwwFgw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "8dbRf1UsWp2ktXHZ6Zv06w", "review_id": "934Lk3qcdcLU2rVA7qNbVg", "text": "It was the night before my daughter's wedding and she wanted to get her nails done and wanted a shop near her house, so we headed off to For Nails Only.\n\nWhat a cute shop and everyone is so very friendly, great customer service and didn't feel pressured to buy services didn't want.  \n\nI wound up getting a pedicure with a design on the toes, that's just how I am, gotta bling the toes!\n\nThe pedicure was great, the design was super cute!\n\nIf I am in the area in again and in need of a pedicure, you bet I will be stopping here!\n\nOh also its a cash only place, but they do have an atm in the shop", "business_id": "Vsxdu3kcERETQcagFwwFgw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9SZBVZ-mxebOVa1BlWFtWw", "review_id": "h5eMO9lQlmwPW2BnnLpq0Q", "text": "I stopped by here the other day for a quick manicure.  While the tech was nice and quick about the manicure (Baby C was at home with his daddy...wanted to make it home to feed baby C)....I was thrown by the CASH ONLY policy.   \n\nI was not made aware of the CASH ONLY policy until AFTER my manicure had been finished.  So instead of using the ATM there in the nail place, I walked to Frys to use the Wells Fargo ATM.  \n\nIf I'm ever lazy again and not wanting to do my own manicure, I guess I'll hit this place up again...and bring CASH.", "business_id": "Vsxdu3kcERETQcagFwwFgw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dNRb9DKu2Lu6roc8-f5seA", "review_id": "ufrGyKUh_IcT4XbmjHHwqg", "text": "Very nice staff, welcomed us immediately. I don't mind the cash only policy, but I can understand the frustration if you weren't aware of it prior to going. As for the work on my manicure, very well done :D helped me pick a color that I liked better than what I had originally chosen. Didn't mind fixing things that I found and even after I messed up a nail, she fixed it right then and there. Will be coming back!", "business_id": "Vsxdu3kcERETQcagFwwFgw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GtVr2NReizzCSZEN78vvOg", "review_id": "vcLQBpm1gAhiPTgZIMabNg", "text": "Gave me what I asked for. Didn't try to upsale too much. Staff was polite, not overly friendly. Decent massage. Price average. Would go back.", "business_id": "Vsxdu3kcERETQcagFwwFgw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ewAHMBcWGcoFVNgM69XUzg", "review_id": "9BKQQb3WfKDHd44y-J3uVA", "text": "The first time I went, I was impressed by the service.  I was looking for a place to park my bike, and one of the employees invited me to leave it inside the shop.  I was treated very well, it wasn't anything fancy, but the wax was just fine.\n\nThe second time I went, I wasn't happy with the wax results and the environment was not especially clean.  Not going back.", "business_id": "Vsxdu3kcERETQcagFwwFgw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CrQ-nnCQvW0qJi8vtF5jyw", "review_id": "uj6_zp5EbASHliLmeBTPig", "text": "I have been coming here about 7 months now and haven't had any issues with them. Staff is friendly and polite. I go every other week and my nails always look nice. I don't mind the cash only policy, certainly not a deal breaker.", "business_id": "Vsxdu3kcERETQcagFwwFgw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3T3lp7qTwbIKZ_hcslvIXA", "review_id": "IlpxwDHvdFpDahk6rqfyXA", "text": "Overly priced :/ they do not clean under nails. Very nice workers though. Great customer service. ;)", "business_id": "Vsxdu3kcERETQcagFwwFgw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WRVTvTeUAtqHzIyss4rNAw", "review_id": "wJR71RTTGphrd13sLhnFNA", "text": "Of all nail salons I've been to, this has become my \"go to\" place. Sean, in particular, has made various visits well worth my  time and money. The customer service is welcoming without the overwhelming, overbearing up-sale I've encountered elsewhere. Furthermore, I sincerely enjoy how they reference your name each visit, as if they've genuinely been anticipating your next arrival. Aside from the charisma, each acrylic set I've had has had perfect shape and elegance, without the heaviness my fingertips usually experience at other salons. Aside from nail sets, they do a great wax job as well! Previous reviews I've read remarked on their pricing. I feel that the prices are reasonable, given that this is more than just \"work\", but \"artwork\". They do have a \"cash only\" policy and I can understand the aggravation if one was not informed of this prior to their visit. However, I being the easy-going person that I am, don't mind taking extra time from my day to walk to the back of the store where their ATM is located, simply because this place knows pampering at it's finest. I reccomend scheduling an appointment with Sean to receive the full experience.", "business_id": "Vsxdu3kcERETQcagFwwFgw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M8s5pbyS7SjzVdS1gIaiOw", "review_id": "f_fai4xL7hWcSQYczqcdDw", "text": "I went to this place last weekend for a pedicure and although the staff was very friendly and competent, I was disappointed. I was wanting a relaxing experience, but I felt like it was rushed the whole time, and I was lifting this foot up, putting that foot down, rinsing, polishing, bam, bam. bam. It would have been perfect if it was billed and priced as an Express Pedicure. As a spa pedicure with extra scrub, I expected more than a 15 minute in and out rush service at full price plus. In all fairness, they were busy, but I would have rather been told I would have to wait or have to schedule an appointment.", "business_id": "Vsxdu3kcERETQcagFwwFgw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y-vVrTYa8RNhncT1N-UT9A", "review_id": "rRY_dTpiLSz-m14gEE03DQ", "text": "Ive been a regular at this place for a couple of years now, they do a good job and the people are overly nice mostly to try and charge you as much as they can. It didnt bother me before but the last two times i went and got manicures for me and my mom we left with a 147 dollar bill.? Why and how i dont know. I would only go here to get something sparkly because they have loose powder and it looks amazing at the end.", "business_id": "Vsxdu3kcERETQcagFwwFgw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "e4TQFVfepzHf--hnBsjntg", "review_id": "vuCa1VxgnyC3KP_oQ3jk5w", "text": "I hate to admit it (because I usually avoid ultra trendy places like an ex boyfriend) but I love Postino.  It used to be an old post office, thus the name.  It is now a wine bar that serves \"light fare.\"  There are not too many places with this kind of atmosphere in the Valley -- very California.  One of the walls is a giant garage door that they roll up so the whole place is open.  Little couches and coffee tables are mixed in with tables and high tops for a variety of seating choices.  The bathrooms are lovely, clean, and lit by candles.  The salads are my favorite in Phoenix and the bruschetta is out of this world.   Come early, get your table and enjoy!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5OfCHlBmUkoEc2vDDBYOBg", "review_id": "lyfUPbF5E5S5vSqKa9W-Ow", "text": "one of my favorite places around!  if you're from around phoenix, you are bound to run into someone you know.  trendy, but you won't feel out of place in jeans like a lot of old town scottsdale places.  like the last reviewer, i highly recommend the bruschetta - it is reason enough to visit postino, even if you hate wine.  \nbut i really hope that's not the case.\ni would have given 5 stars - but it's just so crowded most of the time.\nand parking is a disaster.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "0BBO-d1_Dr16Tc55x--ejA", "review_id": "EWuUG7FiCMNY2cd8RkF6xQ", "text": "Visiting Postino Wine Cafe makes me feel like I am in another city... an urban, metro, pedestrian city such as San Francisco. Its casual, yet sophisticated and quite enjoyable. I recently visited Postino with two friends and had the Bruschetta -- we selected the Fresh Mozzarella with Tomato and Basil, the Smoked Salmon and the Roasted Peppers with Goat Cheese. Thumbs up on all of these yummy appetizers! The clientele is a hip, diverse crowd reflective of its gentrified, charming neighborhood of mid-century ranch homes, and yet just a hop from the Biltmore and Arcadia neighborhoods. Ah... Phoenix is growing up! Wish I knew more about wines to tell you more about that. It appeared to be a nice selection and there were bottles you can buy to take home as well. Parking is a challenge, however I will definitely be back.\nhttp://www.postinowinecafe.com/\n\nUpdate: Postino's is one of many restaurants/bars in AZ that permits concealed weapons without permits and is noted on the Arizona State Rifle and Pistol Association in their CCW Cafe page: http://www.asrpa.com/ccwcafe.html For that reason I am reducing the previously 5-star rating to 1-star.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2006-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JvAcIjgwz7HGtE_vgdoXkg", "review_id": "FG-QGJXIQVwU0VwwMT8I9w", "text": "I'd heard so much about Postino that I wasn't sure it would live up to the hype. Happily, it did! The atmosphere, the food, and the wine all measure up at Postino, the place that started the uber-urban renaissance at 40th and Campbell.\n\nPostino is upscale, but not pretentious. The bruschetta really is out of this world, but the salads are incredible, too. Went there for lunch on a Friday and loved the diversity of the crowd. I also liked it that the noise level was reasonable, even when the place was packed.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "z-cCDdOFNufD9U4OPXPn6Q", "text": "One of my favorite places in Phoenix, that I don't frequent nearly enough.  Great selection of wines by the glass.  The atmosphere is sexy, industrial pseudo-warehouse, I-don't-think-I'm-in-Phoenix type lounge.  I think on Tuesdays they have a live DJ in the mix.  \n\nIt's more of a wine bar than a restaurant and the menu reflects that - with the heaviest of items being their paninis.  The autostrada panini comes loaded with several meats (soppresatta and prosciutto among them) and cheeses and is amazing.\n\nUPDATE - Great service just recently.  A bit of a wait, but forgot about it because of the great servers - Michelle I think, was one of them.  Just had a Tobin syrah that was incredible...", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lhvFynuv5pyc4XdFNebqGg", "review_id": "-k-RUuE0DbNkZygQxlbJow", "text": "I love this place!  It's a fun place to sit and relax and sip a glass of vino.  Be sure to order the bruschetta...I especially love the figs and prosciutto.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HWLC-qBcuFXJ0MkV8LSA-A", "review_id": "9K6e3duyzoXjNNtnDPcqBw", "text": "Located at the SW corner of 40th St. and Campbell.  This entire corner is now owned by an enterprising young couple who ingeniously converted the old post office to a wine bar featuring fresh aperitifs and lite gourmet pizza!  They did such a fab job on the remodel they were written up in Architects Digest some 8 years ago (or more) when they opened.  It's become something of a low key meeting hub with \"great date\" written all over the place.  Any given night of the week you will find this place a' buzz!  So plan on a wait, unless it's early in the evening or very early in the week - like Monday.  Open for lunch and open late; again with some candied confections that could make a girl on a diet cry.  Look cute, because this is where the beautiful people hang out in Phoenix, sans attitude.  Moderately priced.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "mfvezpz6ohS0NQk3DZdvqQ", "review_id": "Rm2xVj2KhhqaN0UMpWgAyw", "text": "Now....before all you Postino lovers chew me out, the reason I give three stars is quite simple...I am in no hurry to go back. Now this doesn't mean the service was bad, the food was mediocre, the wine selection limited, the decor unpleasant. It wasn't any of those descriptives. It simply wasn't above above average.\n\nI went there on a weekday night, late, and had a dinner date. We were seated next to the wine selection since we ended up at the tail-end of the busy dinner time of Postinos. The place is really beautiful-well designed, warm, full of sophisticated, cultivated people tinkling upscale laughter. There aren't much options for the lactose intolerant vegetarian, so I went with the bruschetta sampler. And while it was tasty, I wasn't quite blown away. The combinations were good...but is it really good date food to chew on crispy crunchy bread loaded with crap that falls off all over the place?\n\nThe wine selection is overwhelming, but was pleased with the server who helped us out on a bold, juicy cab in a reasonable (read: cheap) bottle.\n\nI really liked the look of the bar and if I went back here probably would hit that up with wine and maybe some dessert after dinner somewhere else.\n\nThis place is beautiful. The patio especially looks elegant and reclusive enough for your next affair. But the ambiance is just off. I can't quite put my finger on it, but it seems to lack a kind of personality or quirk. Kind of like when you visit a perfectionist's home and it feels rather cool or crisp, but then you love your messy, quirky friends home b/c you can relax and not use a coaster. \n\nIt is a perfect date place...but in a rather generic way. This place, in fact, SCREAMS date place. I imagine it was booked for upcoming valentine's day back on Feb. 15, 2006....which to me, just isn't any fun.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7GC9fVWKa4a1ZmBGLH6Uww", "review_id": "vgirB1XHDdqA0isVFQiCZg", "text": "I LOVE this place, but I have to admit, it's really not a 'date' place. Well, let me clrify, it's not a good 'first date' place. \nThe converted post office has terrible acoustics and it gets REALLY loud in there. Unless you know someone really well, you might feel a little awkward yelling at them, or saying 'What?!' after everything they say.\nAnd, while the brushettas are AMAZINGLY delicious - i swear by the prosciutto, it is to die for - it is definitely not pretty to eat; capers flying across the table and gnawing through the crunchy bread like a rabid dog. \nbut, i love going there with good friends and my boyfriend. the servers aren't snobs and they will help you pick a bottle even if you just tell them, 'uh, i like red, yeah, red wine is awesome' without rolling their eyes. the crowd can look very scottsdale, but the attitude is not, so don't get discouraged when you walk in a see business men in suits and lots of tan legs and blonde hair.\nthe menu is just appetizers, but i guess you can order pizzas from La Grande Orange (please don't call it 'LGO,' that's lame) which is right across the parking lot and owned by the DeMarcos as well. I've never had it but it comes highly recommended.\noh! and they waive corking fees on monday nights, but other than that, i don't think they many specials- too bad.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jUUsTvd4rO0nuVX4I7GUAA", "review_id": "UHMrJePy3g4kdoipJ_8M0w", "text": "Cute little trendy-looking place! I was in town visiting family and my cousins brought me here. I don't know anything about wine... I just drink what people tell me to drink. :) But I had a pinot grigio and it was very good.\n\nMy favorites were the Prosciutto with Figs and Mascarpone, Brie with Apples and Fig Spread, and Roasted Peppers with Goat Cheese Bruschettas. I also shared the antipasto plate, but I wasn't too impressed with that. My friend had a raspberry chicken salad and that looked really good, but I didn't have room to try any.\n\nI can't remember exactly what I had, but the desserts were very good.\n\nIt's hard to carry on a conversation here, though. It was pretty crowded and loud. The service was a little slow, but it looked like they were really busy and one of our servers looked a little too stressed out...\n\nAlso, the toilet in the ladies bathroom was clogged, so we couldn't flush. Ew.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n2I2GQuL1R26DlV-WWDRAA", "review_id": "Yt_Ey-tDwh3i5MF1VtkwtQ", "text": "I love this place!  I just recently moved to San Francisco from Arizona, but I already made sure to visit it on my first trip back.  I have never brought someone there and had them not like it. \n\nThe atmosphere is great - small and cozy, and very warmly decorated for a former post office.  The wine list is comprehensive for both the white and red wine enthusiasts, and the servers are willing to make recommendations off of the list from their cellar.   Service is typically good unless they are super busy (Friday and Saturday).\n\nIn addition to the wine choices, the bruschetta is awesome!  My favorite is the red pepper goat cheese, but I've also heard very good things about the proscuitto/mascarpone/fig one.  You order a sampler of four different types at a time - and there is a pretty even mix of vegetarian and meat options.\n\nThe only problem is that location is less than desirable for people in the SE Valley - it is a far drive from Chandler or Gilbert to the Arcadia neighborhood in Phoenix.  Here's a tip though: when you get there, don't wait for someone to leave or pay for the valet parking in the crowded lot, there is plenty of parking available for free in the side streets nearby.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aQ4895bwr-U_16SNtXi6tw", "review_id": "YsJPyjmPRuSPcL9HaFDuxA", "text": "I totally heart this place. The food is great - for a wine bar. You can actually eat dinner, and leave not feeling like you filled up on cheese and olives the whole time. Plus the wait staff is great.  You will have to wait on a Saturday/Friday night - but who is in a  rush then anyway? It reminds me of a neighborhood place in San Fran...a must-go in Phoenix.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "RpC1jwOttGJcM5TIgscMTQ", "review_id": "yM6MuRa_IsmgNv1oWxkIDA", "text": "One of my favorite spots in PHX, I make a trip almost every time I'm in town.  The food selection is limited but good, there's an admirable wine selection but the atmosphere is unlike anything else in PHX.  I highly recommend.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "gEnU4BqTK-4abqYl_Ljjfg", "review_id": "03RuUe0c2TB96p7YXFdLfg", "text": "Nothing too special about the place - the wine list is OK, and the bruchetta is really good, but besides that? The bar is set up awkwardly to where you don't feel much intimacy with those you are there with - it's like one big common standing area where people give you a look when you ask them to kindly excuse you as you make your way through. I've only gone there though to have apps and a glass of wine, so maybe the seated dining experience is where it's at...", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "W7cDTrBPXvq3J9Bg5TQYOg", "review_id": "7ljWTrKmOKLml4viAcGarQ", "text": "Also on my sweltering trip to Phoenix I visited this place.  My good friend's brother is one of the bartenders (Sam) so we had to check it out. \nSat at the bar for a late afternoon lunch.  Started off with a glass of champagne just because I was on vacation and I could :)   We also had some champagne mixers they were making specially that day that were really nice.\nI had some trouble deciding what to eat since the menu all looks so tasty but i went with the bruchetta.  I mean, come on, you get to choose 4 toppings, how could I not!  I even had a hard time choosing only 4!  I had the apple with brie and fig spread (my favorite), roasted red pepper with goat cheese (very good), prosciutto with figs and marscapone (wow) and salami with pesto (great).  All of this for $12 and HUGE!  Four heaping pieces of bread cut into four pieces each.  My friend also got the roasted artichoke one which was just as delicious.  \nThree glasses of champagne and more bruschetta than I could possibly eat I was extremely satisfied.  \nI've been actually thinking lately...where can I get this delicious food in LA?", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "gq_G5VCDziyEV2-bzGuqzw", "review_id": "Baocqsvv5jLmtdUJ69wyXg", "text": "I really enjoy Postino. It's so comfortable and a real class act. Of course the wines are delish, the crowd is hip, and the food is yum. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is solely because there's practically no reason for me to go here, which may be my own damn fault for being a relative homebody given my employment (concierge). I wouldn't go here for an after-shift glass of wine, just because I know it will be swamped. And especially if I'm alone I will avoid this place. And if I'm looking for romance, well, the packed thing nixes that idea and they don't take reservations. I would suggest this place, however, for cougars and other single types.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "D9aj6AjCyLp-zp8fozL8aQ", "review_id": "l8QJ0aUzbVzv-Q9Vmp0t3g", "text": "Postino has nice food, but the lack of parking necessitates that you use a valet which I really dislike. Plus it is so noisy that it is hard to be heard. The trendy people all coiffed and pretty means that people ARE noticing whether or not you are in Gucci's or something you got from Marshall's. On the plus side, there ARE loads of  \"pretty people\" to oogle. :) \n\nThere are many nice places to eat in this part of town that have less attitude, ample parking and where you can actually have a nice conversation.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Db5IKqE1M2iP5EnZNDroRQ", "review_id": "rykXBfyZIpJbmWC5ArHX1w", "text": "Unlike Radio Milano, I am a big fan of Postino. The wine list is extensive, the roast beef panini is awesome and fulfilling, and how can you not love their bruschetta?  It's a great place to hang out with friends and chill. I am over most of the nightlife in Phoenix, but Postino is one of those places I don't mind coming on any given day. \n\nOne downpart is the wait. A couple years ago, it was pretty easy to stroll in around 8pm on a Friday night and get a table. But, this is more a testament that Postino is a great place to hang out than anything else. Another disappointment is the fact refills are not free. \n\nPostino is one of my favorite places, and I hope this place doesn't fall victim to becoming a Radio Milano or now LGO (which has disappointed me as of late).", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "qASPib1Z8ft8e96dtbh66w", "review_id": "7HOKnyfl5D_S7lTOlg4TYQ", "text": "Oh heck yes.  I really like Postino.  The atmosphere is laid back (the dress ranged from t-shirts and shorts to sun dresses and collared shirts) the wines are good and the food is really good.  I do wish the wine list was more extensive though, especially for a wine bar.  The service is really friendly and attentive, although my husband didn't really go for the wine our server suggested to him.   The bruschetta is fantastic and the cheese plate is ginormous.  Its good to try to get there a little early (think 4pm or earlier) because it does filly up and the parking lot is tiny.  (Or you can fork over the $3 for valet)   Seriously though, I think it must be the tiniest parking lot in Arizona, its like something you'd find in Boston!\\\n\nUpdate:  I chose to have my birthday dinner at Postino because I wanted something casual and fun.  Postino fits the bill.  I called and made a reservation for 12 which was no problem.  (They did take my credit card information which I am totally used to doing for large groups)  We arrived and were seated promptly with great service throughout the night.\n\nI was told when I made the reservation that if I wanted to bring in cake there would be a cutting charge but I could bring in something from Tammie Coe with no extra charge.  I purchased cupcakes and completely forgot about them until we were at Merc Bar later that night!  I called Postino and they were nice enough to hold them for me (again- they had held them from when Tammie Coe closed that afternoon until our reservation)  and I was able to get them the next day.  Cupcakes for breakfast!\n\nI've eaten here several times now and I'm never dissapointed....not in the bruschetta or the salads.  One day I'll try a sandwich I'm sure....if only the bruschetta wasn't so yummy!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PShy2RYNadDUhJf4ErOJ7w", "review_id": "ZYjhOLd7pH6NfCEIMugdHg", "text": "I enjoy the food here\nHowever, I found it to be ridiculously overpriced\n4 friends, $400 bill, yikes!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "-bO7P1OtJBKN3rlGpolaFA", "review_id": "j940DQATTjiFLmugsIF0hw", "text": "Valet parking at a wine bar?  I mean, come on.  I don't do valet, especially in a place like Phoenix.  And to make things worse, all of the streets around the wine bar have parking restrictions, sheesh.\n\nMost of the glasses averaged around $8-10, which isn't too bad; but the wine list was pretty short.  I had a sauvingon blanc that was nice and crisp, and I also had one of the bruschetta platters -- four slices of large bread, each with a different topping of your choice (about 8-10 toppings); not your typical bruschetta.  I had the white bean, tomato and basil, roasted artichoke, and the salami toppings.  The tomato and basil was delicious, the artichoke was horrible, and the bean are salami were just all right.  It was a pretty good amount of food for $12, and it was well presented.\n\nOverall, the wine was good, the atmosphere was good, and the prices seemed average.  A half star off for the parking; a half star off for the short wine list; and if I could take another half star off for the artichoke, I would.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sfUZ9BId50LRlH0HG-48AA", "review_id": "9e12idRwNv5cT7SjthKmRA", "text": "this is my fav place in AZ to go. i visit about 3-4 times a year and i usually visit postino/la grande orange about 3 times minimum when i am there.\n\nthis is the hotness: everyday from 11am-3pm every kind of wine is $5/glass...hello liquid lunch.\n\nwell goodbye liquid lunch because you'll want to eat everything on the menu from the bruschetta to start (you cannot go there and not order the bruschetta) - i usually get: ricotta & dates & pistachios, brie & apples, mascarpone & prosciutto, artichoke. as for the main course for lunch, the salads are great and the paninis are f-in sweet as well.\n\nthe wine list is always good, changing a little here and there. afterwards go next store to la grande orange grocery and pick up some goods to go. \n\ni almost forgot - it's called Postino b/c they converted the old Arcadia Post Office into a restaurant, it's got an indoor/outdoor feel, so you don't have to sit outside in order to feel like you've got a little breeze and sunshine. there are also loungey/couch areas to sit and eat/drink if you want too instead of the traditional table & chairs.\n\nwhen visiting AZ, don't miss this spot. (there is a lot of italian in AZ, and this place gets lunch right)", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DBCgOkxxF3AhSKDAqQcR7g", "review_id": "W4YJZpA0y9jstLUvYt2TMA", "text": "I have liked the food I've had here, a panini sandwich, bruschetta, and some desserts. \n\nBut I'm a pretty casual kind of girl, and as a result I get the feeling that I'm not hip enough for Postino. Last time I was there I got a pretty frosty attitude from the server, but  when they realized I knew the manager they had a miraculous change of attitude. \n\nAnyway, I haven't been back since, mainly because I don't want to have to ask for management, just to see a friendly face, the second I step through the door.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "OYpsdMcpdCdlkknpgpFMLA", "review_id": "5XVliwwBTegX6F_XQ9b3Qw", "text": "I've been going to Postino for years. I would give Postino four stars, but it's a BIT pretentious now. The good? Bruschetta (the salami and pesto with a drizzle of olive oil topped off with cracked pepper is a favorite), the Mediterranean salad with prosciutto, when we lean over and chat with nervous first-date couples to break the ice, and the garage-style doors open on a perfect Spring day. The bad? Parking deserves a strong mention (they try, but it's seriously crazy), and some of the staff who think that dealing with a few snotty Arcadians all day gives them the right to be abrupt. (They probably just need to install an anti-Arcadian decompression chamber somewhere on the premises.) \n\nBut, honestly? After a lunch or dinner of Postino-related mayhem, I get the craving for a relaxing place no one has ever heard of. Dig?", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PQrq5tz1DJ0V26taOqcSGA", "review_id": "hm2g1FFrI6HQ_tZuI4pVOQ", "text": "I really enjoyed this restaurant. It is perfect for a special occasion or just for a nice night out. My favorite is the bruschetta, I love that you can mix and match. They also have great sandwiches and salads. I will definitely be returning!!\n\nIt is definitely a trendy restaurant and expect to pay for valet parking ($3 I think) and to wait for a table.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "0ZtoCu_CtmdvxewmK8WJ6g", "review_id": "hRr145hfeCfHfYx2QZXhzg", "text": "Seeing as I have only spent 3 total days in Phoenix and 14 total days in New York City, it might be a bit presumptious of me to say that Postino Winebar is the type of place one would find in New York City rather than Phoenix.  But is it going to stop me from saying it?  Nope.  I sometimes enjoy passing unauthoratative judgment on places, things, food, men.\n\nPostino, the dimly lit, popular (and reservationless) Italian wine bar near Campbell and 40th, isn't a place that is going to lure patrons in with their relatively truncated wine list or memorable menu, but the ambiance is sure to draw me back when I return to Phoenix.  My glass of Shiraz was fine, the proscuitto, fig and  marscopane bruschetta made me smile, and my ham and cheese pressed sandwich made me grimace at the overwhelming amount of mustard.  I much preferred my brother's Autostrada panini even if it did contain meats I couldn't identify, and found myself feeling orderer's envy over the fresh-looking veggie panini his friends ordered.  Sandwiches are large, so instead of ordering a whole one, plus an additional side of salad (like overambitious diners like moi), it's a good idea to do a half and half with a portion of the ambitious mixed greens salad that is chock full of pears, pecans, red grapes, and gorgonzola cheese.  Yes, even the salads provide the arteries will a well-placed kick in the pants.  Just drink more red wine.  It'll help the heart get through all the cheese and fatty meats consumed in this delightfully sceney hotspot, and will make the experience of waiting for a table, much more pleasant.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "d6k6oKxaGvvtSwT5h_loSg", "review_id": "q0UsWO8FkvVgTVsxRegqcg", "text": "I really love everything about this spot.  If I lived in Scottsdale, I would be here everyday for happy hour.\n\nThe atmosphere is wonderful, like a generous patio at someone's home. It feels tucked away, although you are really off a pretty busy street.  There is also plenty of room inside when the heat is too much.  The service is attentive and the food is fresh and vibrant.  \n\nThis is also a great place to just get drinks....", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ZVyQudI56A_5hg-2B_wjbQ", "review_id": "bDZvbA47xaxm6Y6Adongcw", "text": "Postinos is a true treasure in the city's somewhat lackluster scene for good, unique eating experiences. The lack of reservation and self-parking ability (try valet!) fails to put a damper on the the restaurants selective wine list, fresh food, and escapist ambiance. Be sure to go on Monday night for a  perfectly orchestrated collaboration with neighboring LGO owned pizzeria - You can't go wrong with the corn and goat cheese pizza...", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CAlxnkAuqNetlUmWtCQ_eQ", "review_id": "rW7OpFKC-jG5WAOCPo8sGA", "text": "Postino is great little wine bar. The food is great and so is the wine.\nEverything is made fresh and the wine selection is seasonal. Some of my favorite wine(s) I have discovered hear. And you can't go wrong with the bruschetta.\nThe reason I am not rating it higher is the parking. For whatever reason they have valet parking now, maybe because the place has become so trendy. But it is a pain in the arse to get to now and getting a little pretentious.\nIt is still a great little place, though, to meet for wine and great food.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "-F32Vl8Rk4dwsmk0f2wRIw", "review_id": "Lmlw7I3EF66TfyGVTFXjzw", "text": "Postino has really evolved their restaurant for the better over the past 5 or so years since I began going there.\n\nTheir wine list has always been, current, going with the latest trends in grapes ... from Cabs in the early 00s, to Pinots in 03-04, and now featuring Malbec and Tempranillos.  \n\nWhile this is slightly frustrating as a wine (whine?) snob, i have to give it up to Postino for making available the varietals that people like me want to drink when they're spending $11 a glass at a wine bar.\n\nI'll always pretty much have a soft spot for this place, as it was the site of some magical shit between me and my gf (Iknow, I'm romantic) on our first ever date.  So, if you ever need an idea for a first date, or a 50th date, this is your spot.\n\nMy favorite thing on their menu is the Bruschetta board (and please say the freaking word right), and all of their choices of toppings.  Mmmm, Brie and Granny Smith apples, Mmmm, prosciutto, Mmmm, white tuscan beans ... etc\n\nThis place gets super packed to the point of claustrophobia, so thats my only minor annoyance ... oh and the smoking area that is nearly in Peoria.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ED8rq4vqflssrXbigIhgOQ", "review_id": "iWBb4zgwu7GlvDbmhBTaig", "text": "I can honestly say that you would've never caught me in this place if it hadn't been for my boyfriend suggesting it as one of our first dates.  The things that scared me away: valet parking and an overcrowded parking lot and the assumed pretentious wine snobs that frequent the area.\n\nOf course, I was right about these concerns when I actually tried the place.  However....that doesn't mean that it can't be enjoyed with the right company.  The wine choices are unbeatable and they have a great app menu, of which I highly recommend the bruchetta (you can choose different several different toppings for one order and they were all equally delicious).\n\nIt's a great place to chat with friends, or go on a weeknight to grab some vino.  I'm not dying to go back anytime soon, so it's not a favorite for me.  However, I can see how some people would make this wine bar a regular stop.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0AmVn00Gr2MRXIj7Y4TOAQ", "review_id": "yCnrxNUb2ztp0JX8OpTr7w", "text": "by far one of my favorite restaurants.  I'm totally in love with the biretta.  The best thing is to find a friend and share a salad and  brochette flight at lunch!   I took my husband once and he didn't think it was enough food to fill him up (he went home and ate more).... but for me I'm always happy and stuffed when i leave.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "jqVeTSin5GeRm0ceSg-PBA", "review_id": "w8VEQ-Jx0TZvOBFkmOVIpw", "text": "What a delightful little place! The atmosphere is laid back (my husband was in shorts and flip flops and didn't feel out of place), the lighting was dim and our group had a table at the couches, so it gave it almost a loungey feel. Plus the night we were there, the doors were open which allowed an open, airy feel. The wine list isn't huge, which is surprising for a wine bar...I didn't sample any of the wines (I'm waiting to go back for lunch one day for the $5 glasses), but the beer list was good. You can't go wrong with a place that serves Stella Artois, one of my favorite beers.  We had the bruschetta and it was filling enough for dinner. We had a double order of the brie, green apple and fig spread (absolutely delicious); tomato, mozzarella and basil (my least favorite of the third we tried...not enough mozzarella for me); and the roasted peppers and goat cheese (I didn't try it because my husband hogged it, so obviously it was a winner with him).  Our bill was $40 which included the bruschetta, 4 drinks, tax and tip. Not bad at all!\n\nYes the parking lot is super small, so most likely you'll have to valet for $3. It didn't bother me since I was expecting it, and when our car had to be brought around, it was fast.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "J72XoQspNBmPsX2iKl2YvA", "review_id": "ts4I3uoEemofCv0aunv08w", "text": "As per usual no disappointment for lunch and great wine selections for five bucks per glass.  We arrive just before 11 to get our favorite spot and order our usual Bruschetta (4 tough choices) to share.  Having tried all ten choices at one time or the other we chose 1,2, 4 and 8.  You will have to visit to see what we selected but please don't occupy our spot.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "yt6vljLIffAU4WW0-TQwBw", "review_id": "O8B_dEtysPCEj0-QWNxOZg", "text": "Definitely a great stop especially at lunch to snag a multitude of $5 wines by the glass. Fill up on some create your own bruschetta like Tuscan white bean with proscuttio while knocking back Crazy Aunt Edna's favorite rose'.  I prefer the lounge chairs to the high top tables the same way Chuck Taylor lo tops are way cooler than some scuffed up Uggs.  Kick back and enjoy the quick, attentive and rather attractive service. Of course, look out for wine snobs,haters,cougars, and wanna be hipsters that will harsh your giggly wine buzz. Better ride your skateboard though, parking's tight and time-consuming.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HTrWsW-JTi23miGSZDr3YQ", "review_id": "4wK9cqC87zN_RaRkYBEdrg", "text": "pretty f'ing good. \n\na little intimidated at first because while i am a fan of wine, it is normally the $8/bottle beringer that you can find at the gas station. quality, i know. but the waitress was more than helpful with picking out something I liked and like every other person has said - the bruschetta was amazing. especially the apple and goat cheese combination that i was a little wary of at first.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "mEMZxvHpemSxn1gl7Lj1Zw", "review_id": "qtnj62s-bHufakJTqvFbng", "text": "I have been going to Postino since it opened. I remember the Matt Diamond era, Susan era and now the Brent Karlicheck era. I really like the evolution as to what it has become.\nNow granted, I am personal friends with Brent (and Matt) so I want to disclose this upfront, but I am elated with the new direction of the wine program as I think it is superior to most in its consumer friendly format.\nGrab a plate of bruschetta and $5 glass of ABC (anything but Cabernet) at the bar. Ask Brent or the chilled staff to help you pick something great.\n\nLike the mythical Arcas, you can bear the budget bacchanalian orgy right in the heart of Arcadia", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "9FbgqZ5u9WTLAs28nNafIQ", "review_id": "_NGxHd_t5SxiS5-8a-VVrA", "text": "Why oh why have I never been to Postino before?!?!?!\n\nThis place is awesome. I went on Friday with a friend for lunch, and it's the kind of place that just puts you in a good mood. I love the fact that they offer $5 wine before 4:00pm, and I really love the atmosphere. The weather was absolutely perfect the day we were there, so I totally appreciated how open and airy the whole place felt. Even though we weren't outside, we still felt like it...the doors were open, and there was a perfect breeze. It was heaven.\n\nThe service was quick and attentive...even though we ended up just eating at the bar, it was perfect for a leisurely Friday lunch. We had bruschetta (yum) and salad. My only complaint is that the chicken salad had a lot of mayonnaise in it, which I am not a fan of, but it still tasted really good. Everything was very fresh - it's the little things that I noticed, like how crisp the apples were and how the fruit and vegetables were ripe enough for eating but not too ripe. Not only were the combinations of flavors good, but the food was served at the right temperature and was all very tasty.\n\nAnd I really loved the hostess' dress...which means that this place really deserves 6 stars. Oh, and I thought it was funny how they had that day's newspaper hung up over the men's urinal. I can hardly wait to come here again! What a perfect lunch spot.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "9NQaHuHKvSiyxRiNyqnZgQ", "review_id": "nCjx_bP4mKdeYUEz-z-D-g", "text": "I am a huge fan of this place.  Normally this place is packed, but its worth the wait.  The wine selection is great and the bruschetta is by far my most favorite thing on the food menu.  I am salivating just thinking about the bruschetta -- all different varieties for different pallettes.  mmm...  The paninis look delicious, too, but I haven't tried them yet b/c I always end up with the delicious bruschetta.  I normally have a hard time pairing it down to just four choices of bruschetta.  The vibe of this place is loungy and comfortable, which is nice.  And on a nice day, the doors/windows are open, so there is a very airy feeling to the place.  My only complaint is how small the tables are and how squooshed together everyone is.  But, if you are with a good crowd, you won't even notice.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "-Dof9NwAoQwRM-GVPZk5zw", "review_id": "BMNhB_wx5UnRnlW28mTUKA", "text": "Oh, what a glorious establishment!  I don't think there is any room to say anything new after over 50 reviews.  I think my fellow Phoenicians pretty much have it taken care of.  However, I will second that the wine is great as is the bruschetta.  I'm not sure you can write a review of Postino and not mention the bruschetta.  I'm ready to go back for lunch and try something else off of the menu and also take advantage of the $5 wine.  Yum!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "MmPOU8kbuwkE4NedXe-qZw", "review_id": "VLOIIRfRuJ9xZz5DbSukig", "text": "I'm giving this place a 3.45...I don't know, maybe I was expecting more from the more than 50 glowing reviews. \n\nI am more of a drink and mingle kind of girl, but there is no mingling to be had at Postino.  On the other hand, I can also be an intimate conversation kind of girl, but I didn't feel that was to be had at Postino either.  The room was loud and bright - hence the lack of intimacy.  Maybe it's because I went around happy hour?  Maybe better at night?\n\nAs stated in previous reviews, the bruschetta is truly awesome!  I love the fact that they let you choose up to 4 toppings - very original idea.  The service was fabulous, we had more than 4 people attend to our table throughout the evening and our waitress was very helpful with wine & food recommendations. \n\nI will be back - that's for sure. And definitely for the $5 wines when I get the chance from 11-4.  But maybe I'll have lower expectations which will likely result in a better experience.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4IxLt4QvCsJEdaNvH9QApw", "review_id": "z5qKL9ZjVEcuNp-JCbPp5w", "text": "Is anyone a big Bruschetta fan like me?? They have some of the most creative and tasty varieties...total palate pleaser! You have to order a bunch to share with friends. And I love the midday $5 wine specials! Oh, why not encourage a little day-drinking??!!! Hahaha! \n\nFantastically social and quaint atmosphere. You guys know I love the indoor/outdoor thing! :-) Its an old post office w/ what I believe are original wood floors. I love how they creak when you walk around. I especially like going at night when the candlelight is flickering throughout & groups of friends gather on sofas.\n\nEnjoy!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cZEVW_x0NKI69Xm55tknBg", "review_id": "KL9UXie5Npv7ScoM0KfjIA", "text": "Ya ya, if your into who's who and the whole I am here to be seen and not heard scene then sure you frequent this whole complex. The wine list is good, not great,  the food is good and yes it is cool the setting and all that shit. I like atmosphere but this place has to many super cool, dressed in black tops, designer jeans, and mules, for me personally. I want wine aficionados not people who order house wine and want to look cool in the cars they work for and the apartment that is not furnished. When this place first opened i loved it but it is now a bit falsetto for my taste.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "xrHvl1oEoU0l6GGH_nnpGQ", "review_id": "D9CJqg6Hk4hj3VqPkh4B-g", "text": "I love this place, whether it's to meet friends for happy hour or to grab a quick dinner and some wine. The bruscetta is to die for and I have now seen many restaurants trying to replicate. The wine list is reasonable with great values!\n\nI find the crowd to be pleasant and generally professionals. However, if you are generally offended by well-dressed adults, then perhaps you might want to stay away.  This is a great place!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "kxF7St0L3F_qVVl5ZT27hA", "review_id": "np-P6Gjpii4bcPEXZtEhUg", "text": "I was in town and my friend wanted to take me to the place across the street from Postino but they weren't opened for lunch.  Fine with me because Postino turned out great!  The valet boy and one of the other men waiting for a table gave us good reviews so we said, why not?\n\nIt's been a long while since my friend and I saw each other so we were talking a lot in-between trying to figure out what to order.  The waitress had to come back 3 times before we settled on something, but she was cool with it.  Known for their bruschetta and sandwiches, that's exactly what we ordered.  The bruschetta came with 4 different options so we chose Mozzarella with Tomato and Basil (good), Chopped Tomato with Pesto (very fresh and tasty), Salami with Pesto (slightly salty but very good), and the Prosciutto with Figs and Mascarpone (my favorite).\n\nThinking we weren't going to be full on just some bread, we also ordered the ham & cheese panini (nicely toasted and yummy).  It comes with a salad and the waitress split this w/o us mentioning it.  We ended up only eating half the sandwich and half the bruschetta.  The bruschetta were big (about the size of your palm -- not mine, because I have small hands) and thick as well.  The toppings were generous and all very fresh.\n\nI'd definitely come back next time I'm in town.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dH9FRHSZwlhLLamaZSFdGQ", "review_id": "sYelZfmLSGaE9KwoKa-VFQ", "text": "I have eaten at Postino between five and ten times, honestly I don't really remember (that's not a good thing), because I had a client for a while that loved the place.  This is not a review based on one visit.\n\nPostino is a very \"trendy\" Arcadia hangout.  All the cool kids go there and love to be seen sitting in such a chic environment.  Postino and it's counterpart La Grande Orange are both modeled after a European experience.  The atmosphere is fun and it does make you feel just a little more important than you did before entering their door.\n\nThe food on the other hand is uninspired and nothing exceptional.  Yes it is good, yes it is somewhat unique, no it does not deserve the amazing amounts of praise that it enjoys.  The wine selection however  is good, there should be no problem finding something you like\n\nTo boil it down, we have a decent meal with a good wine selection, in a super trendy place to eat... Perfect for people who care more about appearances than food.  That being said you should try Postino out, it is fun and maybe you will think the food more inspired than I did.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "54wr4oNkJsvaHM1U5n4iUA", "review_id": "j3nGE8hkYIYWR4OfOaYrDQ", "text": "This place gets a Phoenix 5. Probably lower if it were in a better city.\n\nPostino is probably the best wine bar in the Valley, next to Kazimierz in Scottsdale. I like Kazimierz for its olive selection. Postino wins on happy hour wine selection (5$ any glass) and bruschetta.\n\nI'd recommend this place to anyone who wants to drink a strong selection of varietals. Other wine bars seem to fall short on interesting, new and lesser known varietals.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "KnutNOkfu5t1XA8rEhiq2Q", "review_id": "uGi3lzBdKmEvSBoBv5RTDA", "text": "Met up with a new friend and an high school classmate there last night. Didn't feel like I was in Phoenix, which, no matter where you live, on occasion, can feel like a really good thing. More like being in Ess Eff...very urbane. Their crostini were great--brie and apple (not super imaginative, but still good), and ricotta/fig/pistachio--excellent. If you go on a 110+ day, be aware that their a/c system isn't up to handling it. We sweated it out last night until enough people left to help cool the place off. We're new to Phoenix, so we'll be trying the other La Grande Orange eateries on that corner.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "SbM_nNm7KyjEDiBPReGJxw", "review_id": "7RZTLWjA1alMf9LbMCBKHQ", "text": "One of my favorite places of Phoenix!\n\nAlthough I often clown on Scottsdale and their wannabe NYC / SF spots, Postino's is definitely a place I will return to on my next visit to the desert.\n\nSet in an old, renovated Post Office, the dark decor and hundreds of candles set the mood. We were fortunate enough to score the large couch set into the  corner of the cafe when another party didn't show. Our server was fantastic, and the manager was extremely helpful with our wine selection.\n\nDes and I had a bottle of their house Cab, Pennyfarthing, which was so good we bought a bottle to go! We also had a sampler of their famous bruschetta, which was exquisite! The boast a variety of bruschettas, and we tried 4 of them; apple/date/brie, tomato/mozzarella/basil, salami/pesto, and classic.\n\nUnbelievable!!!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y9YW-BpDACEGytpX3NaeRw", "review_id": "4AcH9oxCS1XqQ4xAwa_U2w", "text": "I travel to PHX for business and this is my place to unwind and have some great food.  Came here twice and loved it.  I actually finished a whole bottle of wine with a co-worker once and that wine was DELISH.  \n\nThe only downfall to this place is that it's a little pricey (as in LA or SF pricey) -- a small sandwich was $10.  It was a little shocking since I was expecting PHX to be slightly cheaper than those areas.\n\nOther than that, a great date place or a place to chill with co-workers.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 10, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "kwjGnQwL7n2gwfh2r5CfHA", "text": "Postino Winecafe is a longtime favorite of mine... Not sure why it took me so long to write my own review, maybe because the 67 that came before mine do a pretty good job of describing it.  However, I woke up today and felt like giving my two cents - so here goes:\n\nWhether you go to Postino for a business lunch, an afternoon glass of wine, a happy hour, dinner, or even after dinner drink - you can't go wrong!  Postino is great for any occasion!  (Although maybe not a big group based on what I read in previous reviews).  \n\nI've been for pretty much all of the occasions listed above, and every visit to Postino, I leave a satisfied customer.  My favorite lunchtime menu items are the brushcetta (perfect for sharing as an appetizer and fun to choose from the variety of delicious selections), the Mixed Greens Salad (which comes with shaved pears, candied pecans, red grapes, gorgonzola, and crispy leeks served with poppyseed vinaigrette - and I usually add turkey to it too), and the Raspberry Chicken Salad.  LOL at my long description, but had to include it all!\n\nI'm not usually a daytime drinker but I'm all for starting happy hour early and taking advantage of 'wine by the glass' $4 special - great wine list! The ambiance and service is fantastic and it's fun to people watch at Postino as well.  It's a fantastic little neighborhood place, and there are several little details that make Postino stand out in my eyes... next time you're there, check out the sugar / sweet'n low dish thing on the table - there's a little something special there if you need to spit out your gum before digging into your meal :)  Also check out the branded rolls of TP in the bathroom - so cute!\n\nCan't wait to go on a Monday night sometime soon to take advantage of their special: $9 off a bottle of wine and pizza from LGO!  Postino has a regular loyal customer in me and I don't see that changing anytime soon!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "xlAHNOfMcYDHf1qZcFxPbg", "text": "I have only been here twice, but really enjoyed myself both times. They have a great wine list and the bruschetta sampler is amazing.\n\nThey cafe itself is fantastic. Very open with a ton of natural light and is very spacious. Great place to meet up with an old friend or take a date. Great for conversation and the crowd is normally a little more upscale.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "WsA0NtJVRIqlmBXsYAhgWA", "review_id": "wLdQCW6LA5pjv5bOWhaEUQ", "text": "If you enjoy wine-bars and you don't fall in love with Postino, you're crazy!\n\nThe first time I walked into Postino, I felt like I'd stepped into a different world. Having lived in NYC for a while, I became a bit spoiled and was pleasantly surprised to find Postino comparable to places I loved out there! \n\nNighttime is the best time to go as it's dim, loud and full of energy. Postino is one of my favorite places to go for a light dinner and drinks with good friends year-round; however, on a fall or spring night, when they have all the doors and windows open onto the patio, it's perfection.\n\nAs many have mentioned, the bruschetta is great. It's a good option for an appetizer or sharing for a main dish, especially if you'd rather focus on filling up with wine than food. ;) The grilled cheese appetizer is tasty, but a pretty small portion. If you're looking for a small compliment to wine, they've got a \"cheese course\" and a meat and cheese \"plate\". The cheese course comes with 3 different cheeses that they switch up frequently. It's a pretty decently sized dish, but the last time I ordered it, the \"fruit\" they mentioned on the menu was basically just dried apricots, cranberries and nuts. It wasn't bad, but with the crunchy bread it came with, there were too many dry things on one plate for my liking! If you like olives, I'd recommend splurging on the $5 olive bowl. It's a generous portion of mixed olives that will not disappoint. \n\nMy all-time favorite item at Postino is the \"Prosciutto with Brie\" Panini, on Ciabatta bread, with salad. The sandwich is soft prosciutto layered with brie, arugula and figs, drizzled with a little balsamic and olive oil and served on a super crunchy ciabatta roll. If this was the only item on the menu, I'd still make the 15 mile drive to order it. The sandwich is big enough to share, but I love it enough to eat the whole thing and suffer the consequences later. :) All of the paninis come with potato chips or salad. Rarely would I choose salad as a side, but I actually look forward to this salad almost as much as the sandwich. It's romaine lettuce, pine nuts, crumbled feta and a very light oil dressing (from what I can gather). \n\nThe two negatives, which is what drops it from 5 stars to 4 are the following: The service is often lacking. There are some really nice, attentive servers and there are some rather pretentious servers (which isn't unheard of at a wine-bar). It's really hit or miss, but I take it with a grain of salt and don't let it deter me from going. After all, a pretentious server can become great material for dinner-time laughs. \n\nThe second negative is the parking situation. This is an issue with any of the many LA Grande Orange establishments located on that corner. Pretty much any time you go there, you will have trouble finding parking. They do offer valet, but call me cheap, I'd rather not HAVE to pay for valet. \n\nTo make a long story short (I know, too late), go to Postino if you're looking for an experience you're unlikely to find anywhere else in Phoenix.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "sbReWulvAhVSOWB30xHmbQ", "review_id": "JqKGKgMYLAPMZg0r7ljxyQ", "text": "Another of my favorite winebars (which is hundreds of miles away). I used to hang out with work friends for \"happy hour\"; the great part is we would drink and talk for hours and never once felt rushed to empty the table. My absolute favorite dish is their caprese sandwich and potato soup...the potato soup is cream, perfectly made, and full of flavor!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 7, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "QSzbhLINnOVxYEVhuTituA", "review_id": "2qFEIMOegtb_4K-_DTuNQQ", "text": "This is one of my favorite wine bars I have been to.  The wine list is great and the food is just as good!\n\nIt has an upscale feel and makes you think you are in NYC (but without the homeless people peeing on the building); they have a great vib going on and you will LOVE it!\n\nOh yes, and you know what... it used to be a Post Office, SWEET", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "9VPNlcKsL99FvKtz1r9qJg", "review_id": "cL10HuQ0fj9KF86VMbVvqA", "text": "I've been here twice, with two totally different experiences. \n\nOne time it was for a happy hour, it was pretty chill, like 6pm on a Wednesday. There were 4 or 6 of us, it was relaxing and we were able to eat some yummy bruchetta and chat and drink some wine in a cute little stylish place.\n\nThen I thought it would be fun to have my little birthday soire there. So I scheduled a party of 15-20 for a Thursday around 8pm. They reserved me the little area just to the right of the entrance. It happened to be really, really busy that night, but, they managed to keep drinks in everyones hands. So although a little chaotic, it was a fun night.\n\nWarning: good luck parking.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "mjP_3XwUXdptvOpQd0OjBw", "review_id": "-2M5FAuT3zQ5MJWw0XBhxA", "text": "There aren't many places in the valley that make me feel I am somewhere unique and 'non-chain' but this is one of them. Yes sometimes the service can be a little off but when this place has it's game on ... it's ON! The wine list is always interesting giving you choices that surprise and please, the food is well priced and the brew-shetta (Geordie accent please) is ridiculously good.\nI should give this 4 stars as the service can be hit and miss but I gave it 5 for those great nights with friends when the music is loud but not too loud, the wine is flowing and a good time is being had by all!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "t-27_YZKsk9tMbAiwQKCwQ", "review_id": "8V_jKPhztl8MGnnSy1cUhQ", "text": "Postino has created a vibe that exudes coolness.  Great location, fabulous bruschetta ( apple, brie, fig - you can't go wrong with this one!), stellar staff, perfect lounging, etc.  \n\nI stroll over to Postino for wine, business or to dine - works well for all of the above.  They change up the wine list often enough to make it interesting.  I live nearby, but don't make it a habit so that I can savor the atmosphere.\n\nWhy the 4 stars? Occasionally the service has a lag time - only occasionally.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "bZFRqP7s0Vszxeu8_IwYow", "review_id": "MRiR6XUfD2DOc2L_awC_hg", "text": "What else is there to say?  This place is amazing.  \n\nGreat wine.  Yummy food.  Excellent staff.  Beautiful neighborhood.  Funky/chic interior.  I love the garage door indoor/outdoor seating. \n\nI could waste my entire paycheck here.  Better yet; I can move in and just sleep on the comfy lounge furniture.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_6NI9_kujXCUEiwrnDI53g", "review_id": "BfV2RHrqYI_UEsv5tgORLw", "text": "Love this place!  The wine selection is awesome and the food is super yummy.  I recommend you order the brushetta sampler, there are so many options and I have tried and love them all.  On Monday's they have half price bottled wine night, excellent for happy hour.\n\nMy only complaint is the parking situation, I hate that my only option is valet.  Why can't I just park my own car?  It does get packed in here so come early, it is busy because it is awesome.\n\nOne other thing I have noticed and really appreciated is that everyone who works there is guest oriented.  I had a manager opening my wine for me, the hostess told us about the specials, the waiter helped us move from the lounge to the restaurant, it was great.  There was no, \"Oh, that's not my job, so and so will be right with you,\" they take initiative and focus on the guest, something that is lacking in too many places today.\n\nLove it, can't wait to go back.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "GUrPmYze-oF6NFDJusiSNw", "review_id": "wqAGQPkOPR4rGqbKOdv07g", "text": "When I was here last week, one of the other folks at the table asked me if there were lots of places like this in Ann Arbor, where I live.  Sadly, I had to answer no.  There's nothing quite like this in Ann Arbor, which is too bad. There are some great places here, and even a couple of nice places to sip wine, but the feel of Postino is totally different.\n\nThe warm weather enables the front of the cafe to be pretty much totally open (nice garage doors), and though that's not something that would work too well in Michigan in the winter, I have a feeling the the wine selection and food quality offered by Postino would go over famously here in Ann Arbor and elsewhere.  I'm not into big chains, but maybe they'd consider a satellite location?\n\nThe bruschetta is a dream -- perfect to share with a group. I especially enjoyed the roasted pepper with goat cheese; brie, apple and fig spread; and the wonderfully salty roasted artichoke heart versions.\n\nAnd of course, I enjoyed the wine.  In warm weather, I'm a white wine kind of gal, so I sipped a nice glass of Pinot Grigio. I was totally charmed by both the food and the company. Oh, and extra charm points for playing some Otis Redding. The service was just fine -- attentive without being intrusive. If they can't open a Michigan location, then I guess I'll just have to come back the next time I'm around Phoenix.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "hW2XQMGHy5_TW7dnijZR6Q", "review_id": "CnKSm12z96kkHKm9bLRSpQ", "text": "Review #83 and nothing surprising to report here. \n\nParking is still rough, but if you know what you're getting into then you park a little bit down the street and hoof it up to the corner.\n\nBruschetta is still amazing. If you have a group of 3+ get two orders and a big mix of them so everyone can try something new. \n\nI come for wine lunches because the 5 dollar glasses are great. The beer list was also surprisingly good the last time I visited (Late Nov 2008). Including some great imports and domestic craft beers.\n\nI usually stick with a salad or a sandwich for lunch and I've never been disappointed. Nothing specific to suggest, go with something that you generally like and I'm sure you won't be either.\n\nWait staff has always been pleasant and available when we needed them to be. I always make an effort to ask how their day is going, be friendly and engaging on the initial introduction. This usually helps ensure that they look forward to serving our group, rather than cringe at coming back.\n\nYou cannot go wrong with a lunch date here and I'd venture to say that dinner is just as good. Don't miss this gem tucked away in the east/central Phoenix area.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ca2Sa9Enqg2GlWFQ95p8bw", "review_id": "nVEPCoiN0aDdTJUwM38CDw", "text": "After my Radio Milano experience, my friends and I decided to get a wine nightcap at Postino.\n\nI was already tired, but still wanted to hang out.  This was my 2nd time at Postino (first time was for drinks and dinner)  We just wanted wine this time...we ordered 2 bottles.  (I sound like a lush)  The bar closed at 11pm, which I thought was odd...on a Saturday night I thought it should be later.  But the server said that enjoy all we want and we can order all we want until then.  They will so not kick us out.\n\nI just love the atmosphere of this place.  I don't feel that I am in a pretentious crowd and the service is so on its mark.  There is a chance that I will be there for New Years...and if so...update!!!!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "HZeFzs42f0iGaA-sP_hUnA", "review_id": "gS4CnVo21opwwj878aiaBw", "text": "I've been here a few times recently, in various different social situations - romancing, bromancing, and a business meeting. \n\nWow.... is all I can say. The happy hour(s), $5 wine, is a great deal. The food is superb. I think it's a hoot that it's in the old 'Synthony' location, what was once the coolest pro audio and keyboard shop ever. The ambiance is awesome - cool, urban. cultured. The service and knowledge of the servers is above par. It's usually packed. Definitely one of my favorite places for wine in town! I wish I'd been going for a long time, and didn't just get clued in recently. I'm glad I don't live closer... I'd be there all the time!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H0nYlvGjMA9szTaqIwTwpg", "review_id": "TxYW3FJBWUwu6RapPt8Paw", "text": "This is my favorite restaurant at the moment.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "h7v_M_0-YVpSVZ2WD7FpAA", "review_id": "BVzwZrR14_B7eUOnmbQTfw", "text": "i like the monday nites where bottles of wine at par & u can order flat bread pizzas from across the lot - sister place. Small & intimate, good servie, pretty ok patio.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "P1qwZrslRv9KS9vPJNXe4g", "review_id": "f0EVIV9JCVhQx7FFaZ4PgA", "text": "Came here last night after reading much ado about the place via Yelp and I must say we were very impressed! \n\nWe had the oh so amazing cheese platter and the outstandingly fresh and tasty bruschetta, I highly suggest the tomato and basil.\n\nSo why no 5 stars??\n\nTab was 136, amazing food but not that amazing.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "eRhqwWWYneA3Wr_WYbmVGw", "review_id": "FLfOQFGDQwuDhg1IRs0Hhg", "text": "Well DUH!\n\nI could eat their bruschetta for days and days. I think the plate is well-priced and perfect for sharing. And the bread is so soft....yummy! Oh yeah, they have wine.\n\nPlus it was where me  my boyfriend went on our first date (and my first time there), so obvs. it holds some sentimental value.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "renfVZ7QaPXyqGxsn3AOlQ", "review_id": "WbEDrmh3AVaSEfsoCyDxlw", "text": "This was my first time to this place, not really knowing anything about it - only joining my friend for her birthday. Not alot of parking, but that is pretty much the only thing I could possibly complain about. Nice intimate atmostphere to just have good solid fun with good people. Customer service was good (server took my beer/glass - without asking me if I wanted another). The bathroom is very clean and can probably be described as very zen-like. Food wise - the bruschetta impressed me alot, actually the whole place did so I will definately be back. Mostly to participate in the 11-4 5$ wine!!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "HAvvprWjiN0Dak2_Fc_ceQ", "review_id": "s4FqUo_Vuz51Sr_iNED3rg", "text": "We were visiting Phoenix last weekend for the Rock n Roll marathon, and a local took us to Postino's for pre-race dinner.  We weren't sure what to expect - we showed up early (around 6:45) on a Saturday, and the place was wide open - but we just beat the rush.  By 7:30, it was packed, but we were fine. \n\nService was great, and with one Vegan and four cautious stomachs in the group, our only regret was that we couldn't eat more!  The salads are extraordinarily good, and the panini's were fresh and flavorful - the fresh cheeses are really, really good. \n\nWe liked it so much, we went back on Monday before our flight left for Chicago.  Great atmosphere, good menu selections, good salads, and we only wish we had more time to drink....", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "UW3BRZX7D00q735OGYCUqg", "text": "This is my kind of place.  I used to really enjoy going to Sakowitz years ago and having lavosh and cheese in the midst of my shopping.  I can do this at Postino.  There is a sense of the quiet and the casual where a man (or woman) can sit back, have most pleasant snacks, and let the world go by.  I have found places like this on the coast and am happy to find one like it in Phoenix.  I wouldn't go here for a \"full blown\" meal but it wouldn't be the place it is if I were going to.\n\nIn the hustle and bustle of today's world, Postino can provide you a welcome retreat.  It is needed.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GkWuTgewni9bzPM4HUCO-g", "review_id": "WuH2KwzAeyL5urjrbK445g", "text": "Imagine if you took an Italian deli and dressed it up and put the sandwhiches on menus instead of a chalkboard and provided mood lighting and had a metrosexual waitstaff bring the sandwhiches to your table.  That's essentially Postino in a nutshell.  It's next to the ever trendy La Grande Orange which just adds to its hype.  Seriously, I could start serving twinkies and pbj's  next to La Grande Orange and i would have 91 reviews with 4 stars too.  The food was unspectacular as I felt like I was eating lunch but paying 3 times for it.  The service was average. The waitstaff was not rude but they were not helpful either as we had to constantly remind them to bring items; they took nearly 20 minutes to take our order and you had to ask them for anything extra like water or silverware.  It just seemed like the owner walked into Six lounge and asked some people to be servers; they just seemed as if they had no experience waiting on people. \n\nFurthermore, it's not a \"winecafe.\"  It's just a cafe. The wine part makes it sound trendier than it is. The wine selection is a joke and there are hardly any \"by the glass\" selections. The servers have no clue about wine and if you ask them a few questions, you will see they do a really good job trying to b.s. you but if you have any knowledge about wine like I do, you enjoy the spectacle of seeing them trying to sound intelligent: \"Er, do you like white or red wine\" \n\nThe food was good but again, why am I paying a lot of money to be served this for dinner. There are several panini Italian lunch delis that i could get this same food at. \n\nThis is a great place for a light meal or a cocktail or a great place for friends to meet at for a quick drink before heading out to the clubs or lounges.  It's also a great place to impress a date (if you are less than 25 years old).  However, Postino should not be viewed as serious fare in regards to dining.  I would say Postino was a nice experience but I certainly wouldn't return unless I was meeting a group of people there.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "OpUXG69nP4YjlEZDlkdVcQ", "review_id": "u51zPwQlBRT6ZR2vHIoz2Q", "text": "Love the $5 glasses of wine 11-4 daily.  Great place for a late snack type lunch or late evening small bite and more wine.  Olives are great!  Parking works during the off hours, otherwise it can be frustrating.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tfYiqaLU5swUfMO9JJp9Dg", "review_id": "Yx8jsbMdlXLt9Ro4VohCPA", "text": "I love this place!   The bruschetta and the Italian Picnic salad are my favorites.  Great Happy Hour with $5 glasses of wine.  I would recommend this to anyone.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "8RNm-Oft6BsUWsXIdiLAUg", "review_id": "EllNv_O-Gco6KdvyiN7DrQ", "text": "I could eat here almost every day.  During the day it is chill and relaxing.  At night its trendy and busy.  The service can be spotty, but the food and wine are worth it.  You can't go wrong with the bruscetta.  All of the choices are amazing.  Its a great place to go with friends.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "uTiWpbZ-HJcAo4uUpBw-oQ", "review_id": "jEuClaOs3CInYRp02TTucQ", "text": "I'm a HUGE-O fan of this place!!  YUUUMMMM-AHHH for DAYS!!!  Lemme just say the last time I was there... I had wine like it was goin' outta style! And the food.  What a treat!  Four stars for that.  One less for not being open 24-hours.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "E83jZ7j07Hx-RcRiTbA_kg", "review_id": "tiUM6HJLk0hoantcwMf8sg", "text": "Postinos is one of my favorite restaurants in Arcadia!  The actual building itself is an old converted post office, complete with a closing garage door.  Great wine selection and the staff is extremely helpful if you have any questions or need a recommendation.  \n\nAs for the food, it is phenomenal!  I've had the roast beef sandwich, turkey and brie, bruschetta, salads, you name it.  I have never once been disappointed with my meal here.\n\nI usually opt to split both a plate of bruschetta and a salad with a friend which is always more than enough.  My favorite salad is the raspberry chicken and for the bruschetta the brie/apple, salmon, pesto/salami, and fig/proscuitto are by far my faves.\n\nThis place is great for a first date, birthday, or dinner with a small group of friends :-) Looooove it!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gHeu0foMjdk2BkSDFskwyA", "review_id": "8GZn5tU1JZXmvkrbiTgBvg", "text": "Delicioso!  The bruschetta is a good starter - the bread toasted perfectly and not too thick.  We had the white tuscan bean with pancetta, roasted pepper with goat cheese, Prosciutto with Figs & Mascarpone, and Warm Artichoke Spread (you pick 4 to an order).  The prosciutto and artichoke were our definite faves.  The roast beef sandwich was good, but my Chicken & Mozzarella (on focaccia) and Raspberry Chicken Salad was SO good.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "i94sMKEeWy2ipDaTqyK1Fg", "review_id": "v_GLoRvOgX2CDlnCYysioQ", "text": "I'd been to Postinos a couple times, but once I took my parents there, it's the only place they ever want to go! As big wine folks, they know that after the hour and a half drive from Tucson, they just want to relax and have a glass of wine and some bruschetta.\n\nWhile there isn't a HUGE menu to select from, the bruschetta, soups, salads and paninis are perfectly portioned, amazingly tasty and refreshing, no matter what time of year. Their unique selection of bruschetta includes apple and brie with fig spread, proscuitto with figs and mascarpone and salami with pesto (plus a few others). And their wine list makes up for it. They have an extensive selection that they change out regularly, and you can buy a bottle on your way out to enjoy at home.  My favorite that I discovered at Postinos is the Hey Mambo.\n\nTucked away in a charming neighborhood in Phoenix, Postinos is a great place to enjoy some wine and bruschetta. They usually do have the garage door open, so you get the fresh outdoors no matter where you sit. When the weather is perfect out, the outdoor seating is great too.\n\nAlthough 90% of the time you have to valet park due to limited parking, it is only $3 and very convenient. It is probably one of the only places I don't mind valet parking at in Phoenix.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "X80hFH2DjjNXjfPu1Kj5iw", "review_id": "dbG8bDmT7FshR4_32IpbFA", "text": "I traveled far and wide, convinced many friends and get myself to this cute little wine bar. The outside patio is gorgeous, especially in the spring and fall. The inside is just as beautiful with a warm and comfortable modern feeling.\n\nThe menu is so uncomplicated with delicious bruschetta and cheese plates. I require not much else other than these when drinking copious amounts of wine nectar. However, I remember a special I believe on Mondays with half price bottles and pizza from across the street. It was unbelievable. \n\nThe staff was so nice and gracious when minor mistakes were made. It is definitely worth the trip when I was staying across the valley and would go again and again.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_6NI9_kujXCUEiwrnDI53g", "review_id": "SVVfZYw_RVaby9WrI_SLwg", "text": "Did a little bit of day drinking/lounging on the patio here the other day, and I must say...I love this place.  From the cutie pie that served us and his witty personality to the awesome wine and bruschetta, it was perfect.  I would come here everyday if I was a lady who lunched.  But alas, I am not that spoiled, so I will just continue to stop by from time to time and get a little toasty (in more than one way) on their lovely patio.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "itWDC1MoquLplv0uIn36xQ", "review_id": "I3MS7U5CaQYEvWiTl4nI4Q", "text": "OK, i went to the new Postinos on Colter and Central last monday. My BFF took me for a birthday lunch, i was so happy!We sat on the outside part of the bar,it was a beautiful day. Steve,very cute. he took perfect care of us. we enjoyed a bottle of Processo *maybe be spelt wrong* and we both had lunch. I had the mozzarella and chicken sandwich with pesto, sun dried tomatoes and arugula! my girl had the autostrado it had a couple different kinds of Italian meats and provolone cheese, BOMB! it was good stuff. it came with chips or a salad,we got the salad and it was a prefect match for the sandwiches *it had pine nuts.*\ni had gone to the original Postinos a couple times and of coarse it was always good, but the new one is close to my spot and now close to my heart. Steve, i will see you soon!!!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "63HOmdiJzMOw9figAu14QQ", "review_id": "EAKmueESsEa2cbP9nDUXng", "text": "Eat, drink, be merry.\n\nLove the atmosphere. Love the upholstered loveseats, love the bruschetta and salad. Love the open air.\n\nDon't love the horrid parking options. \nDon't love when I'm seated on the wooden chairs. How can we be expected to relax and drink up when our bums are bruising?\n\nServers? Easy on the eyes. Nice bonus for girls' night out.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bUy80XymVAeKV9_QR0y8ug", "review_id": "VOwmRHWvHzTXelyzVjTTSA", "text": "I ABSOLUTELY LOVE Postino's!  Ask me any night of the week where I'd like to dine, and this place would be on my top three list.  The rotating wine menu, the bruschetta, the fantastic house salad, the delectable desserts, the bruschetta, the fantastically crafted sandwiches - did I mention the bruschetta?  Definitely try the prosciutto with figs and mascarpone!  The service here is very good as well, and their hours are fairly accommodating for late evening diners.  On Monday nights there is also the added bonus of being able to order pizza from the pizzeria across the parking lot, and there are a few nights you can find a DJ there mixing it up if that's your thing.  My only (small) issues with this place?  Parking absolutely stinks, and the acoustics leave a lot to be desired.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Cp-PV8rsypbO-xBrQ6KmQg", "review_id": "qr6RGGiA26LFAbB9xBeN2A", "text": "I finally went to Postino. It was only a matter of time. \n\nIt wasn't very busy for a Friday night, but I've tried to go here during the day a few times and gave up out of frustration due to the parking situation. It wasn't a problem last night. \n\nThe place is beautiful. I really like the decor and the layout. It's comfy and fancy without being too pretentious. It helped that it wasn't at all crowded and that the weather was perfect. \n\nThe service was friendly and VERY accomidating for both of our special needs ordering. I was impressed. \n\nI went into this without reading any reviews or knowing much about the place other than that it exists and people like it. I have to be honest here - I wasn't that impressed with the food. It's a simple cafe menu, so perhaps I'm being too critical, but I just didn't love it. It was decent, but not my taste. \n\nThe food is good... I'm just not going to go out of my way to eat here. The wine was good though. Maybe they have a larger list somewhere, but the wine list I saw was pretty short - particularly for a wine cafe. Still... what we had was delicious. \n\nMy only other gripe was that it was a pretty spendy experience - even with a discount. I much prefer Kasimierz - which is probably an unfair thing to compare it to - but I do. Maybe My Florist would be more appropriate of a comparison, but I haven't been there in years. I think this place is great and has mass appeal... My not being totally on board with it probably says more about my taste than this place.\n\nI would definitely eat and drink here again, and I would recommend it to friends and strangers.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HUsAVJOGZgsiJA265R7JFA", "review_id": "Eq1EbsCT6RsJi2aSTgAs2Q", "text": "After hearing raves about Postino... I finally got a chance to go check it out. I'm not too much of a drinker, but the $5 Wines By The Glass Happy Hour is great, especially since they've extended it to 5 PM! \n\nIt was a leisurely early dinner, getting to Postino about 4:15, and the place was already starting to fill up! (By the time we got our food, around 4:45, it was completely packed!!!) I wanted to try the bruschetta, but my dining companion (my lovely sister) didn't want to split it (due to allergies, more on that later), and I couldn't take home leftovers, so I decided on the Select Two, going with the Autostrada Panini and Italian Picnic Salad without walnuts. I also got a glass of the Ca Del Sarto Pinot Grigio (I only drink whites). My sister had been to Postino multiple times and knew what she wanted to order, knowing it should be allergen (aka nut) free (also the Select Two, the Prosciutto with Brie Panini and Mediterranean Salad). She informed our waitress though of her condition and thankfully our waitress was very responsive. We sat and talked for about a half hour before our food came (watching the mimosas float by our table sped up the time), and I dug right in. However I was alerted to the shaky voice of my sister that she had found a nut in her salad. We called over our waitress and she was super apologetic about it, and quickly set out to resolve the issue. My sister thankfully didn't eat the nut (which turned out to be a walnut)!!! She got a new salad and sandwich and checked everything over, and everything came out a-ok. Our waitress was really great about the whole thing! My food was quite yummy! The sandwich was full of delectable salty meats, but I wished it was a tid bit warmer. The salad was top notch though! I've always avoided beets in my food endeavors, I don't know why, even though I had never tried them, but the Italian Picnic salad has opened my eyes to the glory that is the roasted beet! The different flavors and textures all blended together so nicely, especially with the crispy bacon! I wish I could have pinpointed what was in the dressing so I could recreate it at home! Ah, I guess I'll just have to go again!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-w8z5uQcJfHT2hD9JCUR7Q", "review_id": "X0aZQ_abSBWEIpBi4m2hJA", "text": "Maybe it's the wide-open garage doors, the friendly service, the abundant wine selection, the clean, modern room, or it's the convivial crowd... Postino has all of those, true. But come on, people - IT'S ALL ABOUT THE BRUSCHETTA! Holy cow - what delicious topping combinations! Ricotta w/dates & pistachios. Prosciutto w/figs & mascarpone. I could go on... \n\nGreat time here - my two small complaints were (1) the sauvignon blanc by the glass is one of those \"SB w/semillon\" concoctions - not our fave by a long shot, and (2) i like my bread a bit crispier for bruschetta, but understand it's a house style.\n\nWhen next in Phoenix, we'll be back.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "SMezBhXVe7op2XaMVlju6g", "review_id": "rrjEURXmxQs9eAHd35CRFQ", "text": "I love this joint...\nPostino has become one of my favorite places to grab a bite.  The bruchetta is probably the best I've had in this area next to Armitage, and the size is amazing for the buck.  Out of 10 or so you can choose 4 (fav's are the pepper and goat cheese, the fig and the seasonal), coming out on huge pieces of foccacia cut into fours so you get to keep taking delicious nibbles of each.  Their wine selection is pretty good too, I've fallen in love with the Acadia white that I cant seem to find anywhere else.  \n\nThough well priced for the most part, you do have to watch your tab - you can leave with a 30 buck tab up to a 150 tab for two people. \n\nOnly negitives I'd say would be the seating, particularly the outside, where they absolutely CRAM you in to the point you might be uncomfortable if you dont like snuggling with your neighbor.  Its great for dates, great place to impress out of towners, and just a great gem of Scottsdale.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_9xsTMY5Ws_v-0rZWv51ig", "review_id": "LrX_lrhQU1L4j2Vwv9Rc3w", "text": "Stopped here for some after-work vino with a friend and co-worker.  Loved the atmosphere and quasi-outdoor space; great wine list, too.  Service was a bit odd - at times overbearing and at times fine.  I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area again.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "r3jqWFbLS9D70oZ6YeFzvw", "review_id": "R1hACeh-0eDm_tCEuykuxA", "text": "Found this place online and decided to take a chance and try it on Tuesday night. The drive north on Central had me a little worried until I got about a block away. What a relief to see a trendy, cozy, but still airy sort of place. Exactly what I wanted in a nice wine bar. My friend and I felt fine in nice jeans and cute tops.\n\nThis particular day they had a great special. We got a bottle of La Posta wine (I think that was the name) and 4 pieces of bruschetta for $20. The wine was recommended by the waiter...he knew what he was talking about. We got the bruschetta with apples, figs and brie; salmon and capers; prosciutto with figs & marscapone and the last had salami on it. The apple bruschetta was my favorite.\n\nI'll be back and will take more friends to experience the food, wine and atmosphere.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "q0KigjVBtb6dfRjX3QJbsQ", "review_id": "-rwNeFCcpRPGtZLFij0gcw", "text": "It's little gems like this that make me love Phoenix. (Phoenix can sometimes be a bee-ach from hell but if you're patient, she rewards you.) The only drawback to this place is parking. And since I can't get here on the light rail I have to drive. And if I have to drive, I have to park. But when I can't park, it's a hassle. \n\nHowever, once you achieve parking success, Postinos is awesome. I love that it's in an old post office. I love how the garage doors open, like a giant Arizona room. I like the drinks, I like the laid back lounge atmosphere, I like the service. It's a little pricey, but hey, this isn't McDonalds. I remember that I really liked their bruschetta. I've gone to Postinos to welcome friends back to Phoenix and sometimes to say goodbye. It's a great place for both.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HjhR3u17OjxD4s8t3toTfg", "review_id": "0sGLIiAeB0sNu729r066vQ", "text": "Once an old post office, this cozy little wine cafe brings a rare beauty to bruschetta.  New visitors to this establishment, I have only two suggestions:\nSkip the paninis, and opt straight for the bruschetta.\nDo not hesitate to order the \"proscuitto with mascarpone and figs\"\nWhat I love about the menu is that one can order up to 4 selections of the bruschetta for $12.75.  This is a very filling choice, but with groups of four you can extend up to 8.\nI cannot do these delectable eats any justice if I don't give them a name.\nRecommendations below are my tops, my do or dies:\n\nfresh mozzarella with tomato and basil\nsmoked salmon\nprosciutto with figs and mascarpone\nbrie and apples with fig spread\n\nthe flavors are bold and fresh, even the flavor combinations seem daring on some.\n\nsoups and salads are available here, as well as paninis.I am not a fan of paninis, but the prosciutto with brie was very well done.\n\nBest night to come:\nTuesday after 8p  ($20 tuesday, where you can enjoy a bottle of wine and bruschetta for only $20)\n\nHappy Hour:\nNot exactly, but wines by the glass are $5, seven days a week, from 11-5\n\nDessert menu:\nTammy Coe Cakes is next door, so you can sample a selection of her decadent cookies and cakes. Postino also has my favorite, the creme brulee.\n\nThe Wine Program:\nit changes seasonally, which makes coming here again and again a happy surprise.  French, Australian, Chilean, South African, diversity is well represented here in everything from tempranillo to nero d'avola.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "0bNXP9quoJEgyVZu9ipGgQ", "review_id": "jRuZnf-4GBtQFtR-cmgLMw", "text": "A cousin I'd met in Madrid 12 years ago came to town last month, so I decided I'd take this opportunity to finally try Postino after all of these years and take her there.  It was on a Tuesday, and I was fortunate enough to stumble onto the online menu beforehand and find that Postino offers $20 bottle of wine AND bruschetta on Tuesdays after 8pm.  I was a little wary that it seemed very noisy inside, but there was no way I'd have my cousin steam outside in the patio after she had just recounted how perfect the weather was in San Francisco, a stop she'd made before arriving in PHX.  \n\nWe had a blast!  For $20, the two of us enjoyed a nice bottle of Heron chardonnay and a platter of six HUGE bruschetta halves (ricotta with dates and pistachios; smoked salmon with capers and herbs; roasted red peppers and goat cheese; and prosciutto with figs and mascarpone). http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/u-SJ5QUwrNquL9VnXwl8cg?userid=M9rRM6Eo5YbKLKMG5QiIPA#oGjoq-y0BpTf_Ug6K6vmgQ  My non-sweet-toothed cousin's fave was the peppers and goat cheese.  It was good, but I always have red peppers and goat cheese, and since I have a ROARING sweet-tooth, my #1 fave was the ricotta, dates, and pistachios.  Tied for 2nd place were the mascarpone and salmon.  I'm not much of a prosciutto fan, as I find it a tad too salty, but the sweet mascarpone cut through some of the saltiness.  The salmon and capers were so tasty!  \n\nNice atmosphere- lots of positive energy.  Our server was efficient, friendly, and never overbearing.  Cute restroom.  My only complaint is that it is so dark indoors!  I know I've said this before, but I'll say it again- I like to feast my eyes on the food's presentation!  Please, add more light!  http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/u-SJ5QUwrNquL9VnXwl8cg?select=zsIkd6EUxXYbejAx8Srdeg#zsIkd6EUxXYbejAx8Srdeg\n\nCousin has made me promise her I'd take her back to Postino (or perhaps someplace similar?) on her next visit.  If that isn't glowing praise for Postino, I don't know what is :)", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "mWx5Sxt_dx-sYBZg6RgJHQ", "review_id": "9PFmfxsEkN4XibdFcQIiGw", "text": "I take out-of-town-ers here for sure.  Always a hit.  I look forward to the growth of these types of establishments in phoenix.  IE: Renovation / reuse of historical phoenix architecture, combined with tasty, unique menu concepts.  It feels good to enjoy a nice meal in surroundings other than a strip mall.\n\nAnd they have 5 dollar glasses of wine even on the weekend, 11 - 4 pm.  \n\nWho can can argue with that.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Lp_Ykqfbv5Q-oyGYlMGJRg", "review_id": "j800AAvceXIsyj9axLr_kA", "text": "I absolutely adore this place.  Great location, right down the street from a friends house so we never have to deal with parking issues.  Everyone who works there is really sweet and one of the older bartenders is great to talk with.  I used to stop by so often the bartender would take a few glasses of wine off the bill.  Whenever people come in from out of town I have to take them here.  They have the best bruschetta!  I have tried to recreate some of them at home and while they have been good, they are no match for Postino.  It is a great place for a relaxing lunch, romantic dinner, or night out with the girls!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n4PmRYAvx2c6X0-fb9mT9Q", "review_id": "5odJAgyPfWTWTbzhbx7g1Q", "text": "In Short: Simply delicious, great ingredients and atmosphere. Awesome combination of imagination and temperance.\n\nTo say I loved this place would be an understatement.  I read the reviews before going and I had high expectations, and wasn't the least disappointed.  Location and atmosphere is great, there's outside seating if you'd fancy that.  Great selection of wine list and the beer selection is surprisingly robust.  Try the Lion stout if you are into a chocolate-caramel-creamy stouts.  We tried a couple of glasses of wine, before we descended into the menu.\n\nThe real star is the brushcetta, the combinations are pretty tasty.  I loved the smoked salmon, fig/mascapone/prachuto, salami, brie/honey/apple, and smoked peppers/goat cheese.  They also have seasonal selections so don't forget to enquire.  There's a lot of stuff to check out, the panini selection is amazing as well.  Great place to hangout with friends or for a date.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1yWUlQIerdZ5MEcDjK-LXQ", "review_id": "Nmggr0nm4vPu3AXFYivKyA", "text": "When I had mentioned to my girlfriend I had never been to Postino's she said, REALLY???  Well then you are in for a treat.  She wasn't kidding!  Who said a wine bar won't get crowded in late June during 109 degree temperature???  And this was at their new location on Central (just north of Camelback). The four of us shared the Bruschetta SELECTION OF 4, so we all got to pick and share...  We enjoyed the Brie & Apple w/Fig Spread, Fresh Mozzarella with Tomato & Basil, Ricotta with Dates & Pistachios, and Warm Artichoke Spread.  Their portions are very generous and each bruschetta is cut in 4 so you don't have to struggle with it yourself.  Anyone who knows me well, knows I ALWAYS slice my sandwiches in 4...easier to eat :-)  Wine by the glass 11am-5pm 7 days a week...yay!!!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "sALB8-F04S9VcZMF_GkGUA", "review_id": "uhXDvWs_mUXe0Mx6f2EXcg", "text": "The Bruschetta here rocks! Hands down..Ive never had anything like it.. ALL of the bruschettas are great .. my least fav is the Tuscan bean.. Im just not a fan.. The Fig & Mascarpone is more of a 'dessert' than a app...:-) I havent had a bad wine there yet, either. Postino is  always trendy and fun... great date place... :-) Always crowded...", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "f5CqKZlqK9Sox9z9wuooCQ", "review_id": "9OoEKgjDrZ6KhKw6rT0FZg", "text": "This place is great all the way around.  Went there for happy hour and had a variety of wines by the glass plus a couple of different antipasto plates.  Also, ordered a salad and soup - great stuff.  Suffice it to say that we will be back.  Good food, cool atmosphere, nice wines by the glass, and the service is above average.  Go there, it's worth it.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GyFmGA5UQZ4pXdx1lUH86g", "review_id": "DOTvbSwO6WvxmVS3vbpndg", "text": "I love, love, love this place. The hand-selected wines are unique and very special. The bruschettas are amazing, and the service is amazing. The staff is very knowledgeable about the wines and food ... I never ask a question they can't answer! The atmosphere is chill and classy, without being stuffy. My first time was for a bridal shower ... the staff managed it fantastically, always quick in bringing more food and drink and never, ever seeming overwhelmed. Whether you're a party of 2 or 20 try Postino ... you're gonna like it.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pOl0ZOiPXxYX5OVtc8WY2g", "review_id": "s5qkIBxI8LW25sJWU1Ixlw", "text": "Thank you Erin for introducing me to this amazing place! \n\nAfter a long hard week of teaching 25 all-day kindergartners, Erin and I would escape to the land of wine and bruschetta at Postino and dish about the latest glue stick crisis. Splitting the fig and prosciutto bruschetta and drowning my migraine in wine, I'd emerge as a new revived person. \n\nI love everything about this former garage turned restaurant. Great patio during the spring and fall and wonderful ambiance inside. I would usually make a meal out of the bruschetta plate alone, but all of the food is tasty. I can't wait to go back.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "saiZmxzBIowJbMgPBW1Now", "review_id": "999VhEUHghG0YewSlPk26A", "text": "I love coming here for happy hour when I'm in town.  $5 glasses of wine between 11 am - 5 pm everyday.  Nice selection of reds/whites to choose from.  They also have delicious paninis and bruschetta.  Their desserts are also really yummy!  Everything is reasonably priced.  The outdoor patio makes the food and wine even more enjoyable.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ucQcPpsM1M_83f3cj88u5Q", "review_id": "U4gCvnOoeG5oGntOGVzvIQ", "text": "Some of the girls and I decided to venture out of the hotel bar and try out some local flavor.  We found this \"wine bar\" not far from our hotel and thought what a great way to wind down the evening.  We arrived a little after 9pm and the wait was 20 minutes. (I now know that they have specials on Tuesday nights!)  Anyway, the place was a mad house!  And it seemed to me more like a restaurant that sold wine by the glass rather than a traditional wine bar where you could taste and sample different wines.  I tried a temparnillo and the other girls had a verdejo and a chenin blanc.  All were fair, but nothing spectacular.  I just enjoy a little education about the wine, region, winemaker, etc. when I'm trying something new.  Postino did however, have a very cool contemporary design and a great atmosphere.  It seemed like the hip place to hang for the mid 20's to 30's set!  I'll definitely give it another try, next time I'm in Phoenix.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9vxUUOoasnu8gtoXRwAhYw", "review_id": "r-Cqomg4NHrAXw_lyDeWNA", "text": "The good: nice place, nice service. nice experience. \nAs all have mentioned before, interesting and delicious wine selections and bruschetta to die for [I am a fan of the proscuitto/fig/marscarpone and the smoked salmon]. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. \n\nThe bad: okay, the not-so-good...hideous parking [but there's a $3 valet] and really loud. Interesting vibe and a mixed crowd. Would bet its great when the weather cools down and patio seating is more appealing that the current August sauna. \n\nAll in all, I'd go back, eat. drink. eat some more.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f5CqKZlqK9Sox9z9wuooCQ", "review_id": "hDC7Ogsbzc_PblZjS3FhHA", "text": "Went back just to see if it was as good as it was the last time.  It was.  This place is worth a stop.  We took friends and they loved it.  The bruschetta and antipasta board are great.  Wines by the glass also very good.  Go, go, go.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "qYvz3hKtDlPGcU7r03lWyg", "review_id": "mJlXmVJyHMm0-Yn7PpXOpg", "text": "Danielle and I decided to check this place out after it was highly recommended from one of the guys at the Montelucia pool.  It's a good thing we did since it was pretty awesome!  Cute lil place...very romantic if you were on a date.  The menu is very simple ranging from paninis and salads.  Since Danielle and I wanted the same two paninis from the menu, we decided to get both and split it.  We ordered the mozzarella/basil/pesto panini and the chicken/mozzarella/spicy mayo.  We loved both and the side salad that accompanied the meal was delicious.  I also highly recommend the mimosa with the fresh squeezed orange juice!  It's AMAZING!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wsf6MhOr2x7dlJx5lAavOg", "review_id": "83DkEpAGi19yLE2Q7jeb2Q", "text": "Wine and bruschetta: what can go wrong?  I really enjoyed my visit to Postino.  My friend and I sat outside because we felt like the inside was a little too loud.  The patio was pleasant even for an August Phoenix evening.  I ordered bruschetta while my friend got the panini/soup.  We should have shared because the bruschetta was HUGE.  Four huge slices that were each cut into four pieces.  I picked: smoked salmon, brie and apple, caprese, prosciutto with figs.  Everything was awesome.  My mouth is watering just thinking about my meal.  The wine was also good.  I don't know much about wine, but I enjoyed my 2 glasses.  =)", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "etErOxgYf_AZHfRwmbIkFA", "review_id": "FIN6ICDcCCj5__UTg2H0uw", "text": "I had one of their sandwiches with a mini  picture of beer for lunch the other day.  The building  and atmosphere are great, however the sandwich (paninni) was mostly bread.  The have a geat wine list, and in the cooler months, the patio looks inviting.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kG8jkVFgOAOq6Ht6RvAjEQ", "review_id": "EOgjVBIGUIIYA4Y3StO2lg", "text": "One word--3 syllables--FAB-U-LOUS\n\nAll the best parts of Scottsdale without the annoying snobs!\n\nParty of 4 went yesterday and we had a varied sampling from the menu. Had the olives and pub board as appetizers along with a very nice Spanish red wine that was suggested by the server. The Pub Board was fantastic with Portuguese chorizo, cheese, and a very yummy homemade pretzel. The olives were a really great sampling of many different types and they all complimented our wine well too. \n\nHubby had the Autostrada with the potato cheese soup, I had the 9 Iron with soup, friends split the Proscuitto with Brie with chips. All were positively perfect!\n\nFor dessert, we ordered a bottle of a white Spanish wine Fuente Milano and it had a nice grapefruity after taste that was very cleansing on the palate before we had the Chocolate Bouchon, the Creme Brulee, and the salted carmel sundae. OMG...all were so yummy and the wine went perfectly!\n\nThe nicest part about Postino is that it isn't on a main Scottsdale Rd. drag....it's actually nestled on a side street off of 39th St. and Campbell. You'd never know it was there if you weren't looking for it but apparently plenty of people know about it because it was hopping at noon yesterday.\n\nIf you haven't tried it....go. You won't regret it. It was hip, fun, and the food was realistically priced and absolutely DELICIOUS!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eYoB6mEOCkraWM2vhYikvQ", "review_id": "UFlTcGVsenPx0m6sXt8jAQ", "text": "Met up with a few friends here yesterday afternoon. The decor is awesome! Artsy, minimal, lots of windows and candles. I like the seating: sectional modern couches around rustic tables. I split the bruschetta sampler with my friend [tomato jam, roasted pepper, prosciutto, and salami]. Delicious! It was unlike any appetizer I've had. Very flavourful and different. The tomato jam was especially impressive. \n\nStaff is good, my water never went empty, and the atmosphere is very cool. Five stars when I try the wine.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NWbiPd4AhbIKjep_vgasog", "review_id": "amiY7Ud0OOCqOG7LmU3Dtg", "text": "This place is really good.  I absolutely love their bruschetta.  For $12 you get to pick four of their takes on the classic.  My favorite was the goat cheese with red peppers-- so tasty.  I had their turkey panini which was really good, and even better at about 2am after a night on the town.\n\nThe service was really good too.  My water was always full and our waiter was always nearby.\n\nOne thing I didn't like, however, was that they have cans of soda.  I like fountain soda better, plus this usually means refills aren't free, which is one of my biggest annoyances at a restaurant.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ODhV53XhesCBLJVfGsJGNA", "review_id": "IBae5phSmRXSr1sccW82Qw", "text": "I've been to Postino Winecafe once and it has left a lasting impression on me.\n\nI had went there for dinner with a friend one night.  Being the art student I am, I soaked up the surroundings instantly.  The place was artsy with a vast amount of windows.  The overall atmosphere of the place was brilliant.  Any where that allows you to eat on modern and comfy couches by candlelight is definitely a fantastic place!\n\nMy friend and I shared the brushetta sampler [Fresh Mozzarella with Tomato & Basil, Tuscan Tuna with Gaeta Olives, Prosciutto with Figs & Mascarpone, and Salami with Pesto].  The bruschetta was delicious.  It was baked to perfection!\n\nFor two light-eaters like my friend and me, that filled us up quick!  But what's a cozy dinner without dessert?  We shared a classic vanilla cr\u00e8me brulee and it was so creamy and wonderful.  \n\nI definitely recommend this place to anyone!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "caaDd2cesCsm1LzOS-x-xw", "review_id": "HZ27p_QGgsB94MSHhO6jmQ", "text": "I love this place!!!  I love their Happy Hours...  Great place to go with friends and have a glass of wine at the patio", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NMNiUVcUFLPWjQme5Fo6Dg", "review_id": "XfVFpFjuwnDp6JtIgg-nmQ", "text": "Great place.  I've been going here for years and it only gets better!  Is there any way I can get them to open one in Seattle?", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ITQ8anChFzFdw058JYydWg", "review_id": "Aj7CS9dI5bNx53HAlibiMw", "text": "Girly girls like this place, I have a lot of friends that squeal their exclamations of praise. But honestly, other than it being a cool concept/design, I don't love it. The $20 deal is good value (bottle of wine & bruschetta). Full price is not. The bruschetta ingredients are cold, served on cold, un-toasted bread. I have heard they just have a George Foreman grill back there. So, I find stocking up on the antipasto bar items at Sunflower market & grabbing a bottle of wine more enjoyable at home.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_jjIaczpcVDpHlH6l334rQ", "review_id": "t1uAlhgxHA8PBS0I0PTC_Q", "text": "Great food.  Great atmosphere.\n\nWe got an Olive Appetizer, a Cheese Plate, and Bruschetta (Brie & Apples with Fig Spread, Prosciutto with Figs & Mascarpone, Tomato Jam & Fresh Sheeps Milk Cheese, and Roasted Peppers with Goat Cheese)\n\nI got the \"Nine Iron\"\nHickory smoked bacon layered with grilled chicken, fresh burrata\nmozzarella, lettuce, beefsteak tomato and dijonnaise\n\nMy wife and her friend split the Vegetarian\nGrilled asparagus, roasted artichokes, red onion, vine ripe\ntomatoes, goat cheese and house made pesto\n\nAnd, of course, a bottle of wine.  We rolled out of there STUFFED to the gills!\n\nWe will be going back again soon!\n\nThere is one problem...if you don't like to give your car to a valet, then you have to walk...far.  On the good side, it's only $3 for valet.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PNS9z4aFDbfhpIsHCfNvNg", "review_id": "HYFm3spL7Lilqq5iGJs6Mw", "text": "One of the best spots in Phoenix. Great atmosphere, great music, great food and reasonable prices. No need to be a wine snob to appreciate this place. Bruschetta is a must as is valet usually.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cAJpG8briCwhX3KA7mly8g", "review_id": "68h_Mq4Y-rsyiDaFj8mxRQ", "text": "Frequent customer. Love this place. Great neighborhood spot with good food, beer, and wine selection.  Customer service is great and a fun and inviting ambiance.  Try the bruchetta and the picnic salad.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "v2rbY-d-yam7Qbfb9jkbQg", "review_id": "goPyHPDwgxt2bMH6JrOsKQ", "text": "We had an event catered last night by Postino for a group of 30.  \n\nThe event was a fabulous success.  The food was terrific.  The service, both during the planning process and delivery was excellent.  \n\nIf you've never catered food before, please, for your own sanity, consider Postino.  They have an easy menu.  It's affordable.  They're easy to work with.  They also offer discounts for non-profits.\n\nWe will be using them for many events in the future.\n\nThank you Postino!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z2ugesAundnFE1BU66qpww", "review_id": "HNSTzgYI1lZuFwwCpFI6fg", "text": "Their Bruschetta selection was absolutely amazing.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fH9OSIlijo9Obp8ZDq8rBg", "review_id": "7nPG8Djcpqv-2Dn3t3rHew", "text": "Such a great place!!!!\n\nThe wine selection is awesome and the bruschetta rocks! \n\nIf you are still hungry, walk across the parking lot to LGO and get one of the better pizzas in AZ!\n\nPERFECT date spot!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EAJjMgKIjiaVb_2Q9ROeCQ", "review_id": "K5nXj-dSjIjee3BHnzl0lg", "text": "Gotta love Postino`s!! Everytime I come here, great service!! Love the brushetta and cheese plate, plenty for two,even three people!! And yes, love the wine selections!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ObvqA8Bc4Ij6CQAzeMX-yA", "review_id": "daA8vidEmvde7L8vaZ0LzA", "text": "So relaxed, great food, great drinks. It's a little trendy but it's hard not to be when the atmosphere and food is perfect!!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_uL7OiQSfNsCd60DrAf7qQ", "review_id": "DhiCBjbRJ26hpSK3Zd-3Mw", "text": "For those of you who know me, or can tell by my reviews, I love love love me some wine! And Postino's is about one of the best places in town to get some. It is difficult for me to venture out away from my usual wine drinking whole.... but I need to through this place back into the rotation more often. \n\nThe girls and I had a nice late dinner and wine the other night, to catch up over the Thanksgiving holiday. We had two great bottles of wine, the Malbac and the Teprinillo, a cup of amazing spicy corn chowder, artichoke dip, and the brichetta (apple and brea, smoked salmon and pesto, fig and prosciutto, roasted red pepper and goat cheese). Their brischetta makes my mouth water just thinking about it! Our waitress was awesome! Very nice, and took very good care of us, even though there was a miss-hap with out food, we didn't care, we had wine and it was fun! \n\nWe also just found out about a special they have going on Monday and Tuesday's starting at 8pm..... $20 for your choice of brischetta and a bottle of their house wine. (PS: by house wine they mean any bottle that is on the menu!!!)", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "weYT-xJwz8o7mLNWIhD6HA", "review_id": "QqZj1yJMmpf7BhdFB_sN9A", "text": "I know my 2 girlfriends that absolutely LOVE this place will balk at my 4 stars instead of 5. But honestly, I think this place is slightly overrated. Don't get me wrong, I like this place, and I oblige them every time they want to go, but I think 4 stars is just right for the rating. \n\nWe went there this weekend, and the typical scenario went down. Parking was cramped (lucked out to get a \"valet\" spot which I parked into myself as it was right out front by the entrance - no I'm not waiting for you Mr. Valet Dude to get into my car and pull it forward into the spot right in front of my face, thank you very much), and there was a short wait (maybe 10-15 minutes). We sat outside, which wasn't ideal since it was cold and drizzly, but we had patio heaters on both sides of our table so it was OK. \n\nSadly we didn't make their $5 wine special, which ends at 5pm, so we were paying full price for the glasses of wine - ranging from $8 to about $12-13. I don't know about you, but I really am not a fan of paying $10 for a glass of wine when I can pay that for an entire bottle. But alas, I had 2 different wines through the course of the night, both on recommendation from the servers, and both decent. \n\nWe ordered the infamous bruschetta, with the 4 choices being: smoked salmon (YUM!), warm artichoke (tasty), roasted red pepper (still good), and white bean with tomato (OK, but nothing to write home about). \n\nFor dinner, I had the half & half combo (where you get to choose 2 different items), and I chose the mixed green salad (REALLY delicious, with an awesome combination of greens, pears, grapes, gorgonzola cheese, pecans, & poppyseed dressing) and half of a turkey/pesto pannini. The pannini was QUITE boring. Didn't have much flavor at all. I think it was lacking on the pesto. \n\nAnd honestly, this is what I come to expect at Postino. Some things are just unbelievable and you want to lick your plate clean, and other things are simply boring and tasteless (like the white bean/tomato bruschetta and the turkey/pesto pannini). \n\nAnd hence my rating of 4 stars rather than 5. If the parking was easier, the wines were always $5 a glass, and the food was consistent, I would give it 5 stars. Fair enough?  :)", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 25, "useful": 17, "cool": 17}, "user_id": "YzNZNgpOy9tthDnczS_ajg", "review_id": "fMFwb-PmOBIgv1IE_oDKRQ", "text": "I've been to Postino a few times, but as we all know it is a violation of Yelp TOS to review an establishment until you've been drunk there. What? It's not? Well, I would consider it in poor taste.\n\nI got drunk at Postino last night and had a wonderful time. The $20 Bruschetta Board and Bottle of Wine promotion they have Mondays and Tuesdays is a ridiculous steal. I didn't want to be the alcey to ask if that deal was limited to one-per-table as I was fully planning on consuming my own bottle of wine and possibly my own board of bruschetta. Luckily the guys across the bar had the same plan, so I didn't have to. FYI: It is illegal for restaurants to serve you your own bottle of wine. Don't ask how I know. I just know. However, you can split 3 or 4 with one other person and nobody says anything. Don't ask how I know this either. I just know. \n\nAll of the different bruschetta options are fantastic. The Prosciutto one tasted like Cinnamon Toast to me. That may have been the booze talking. Considering I kept referring to it as \"Cinnamon Toast Crunch\", I'm going to go ahead and say it was. The roasted red pepper & goat cheese and the apple & brie were equally delicious. Sorry, I don't have a breakfast cereal comparison for them. \n\nTo top it off, the service is fan-freaking-tastic. Everyone is extremely helpful and seems genuinely HAPPY  that you are there spending money. Clearly, from a business standpoint, this should be a given, but more often than not it isn't. Once I was there with a girl whose recently adopted Greyhound was somehow prompted to dart across the patio like a bat out of hell, knocking over chairs and wine glasses along the way. Not only was the staff RIDICULOUSLY nice about it, a few of the valet guys actually CHASED AFTER this greyhound and I'm pretty sure one of them got into his car to find it. The staff literally organized an impromptu search party for a dog that could run upwards of 60 MPH. That is some damn good service. And, we found the dog.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "PoQOIZc2q5nud7uVz_jdjw", "review_id": "UjRHXBztIkYQG96URVlFPg", "text": "I've experienced Postino two different ways in the past two weeks: a late night visit for tea and sparkling wine and a few days later to grab pick up for my boss and myself. \n\nThe first visit was a nice intro, I like the location, tucked in on Campbell, and the interior design is cozy (fab chandelier!). The retail wine area at the entrance is awkward to me, because it's cramped and I frankly think you should all be buying wine at my shop so perhaps I'm a touch biased. Anyway, it is a great way for you to take home whatever you enjoyed with your dinner. Damn magnanimity. \n\nI wasn't in the mood for drunk biking that night so I skipped the adult beverages for a pot of tea. I get that this is a wine cafe so really no one going here is going to review a cup of tea, except for me. Tea selection was sad. Tea has the same cult following that wine does, so three options seemed half-hearted. And my pot of hot water was only half filled, which, for $2.50 is lame.  Okay I'm done bashing PW. \n\nThe second time I drove in for a take out order of the bruschetta board. My order was ready, the place was packed and I was able to get in and out in less than 3 mins! We ordered the date and pistachio on ricotta, the fig and prosciutto, the mozz/tomato/basil and the smoked salmon pesto. Great value to order ratio, each slice was huge and pre-chopped into littler bites. The smoked salmon was definitely my favorite, with the runner up being the pistachio/date combo. The MTB was a little dry for me and I don't eat prosciutto so that was for my boss.\n\nI love that they have neighborhood night deals and that you can friend them on facebook and get a special word of the day to get $5 glasses of wine no matter what time of night!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sALB8-F04S9VcZMF_GkGUA", "review_id": "GeNCsEtTHR67oVD4NHHc9g", "text": "Postino is still a 5 with me.. Seriously, I havent found anything I love as much in the Valley... Best happy hour for the winos... AND everytime I intro the place to someone.. They love it ! Last Friday I took my fav there.. Hes new to my wine world.. SO this is the place to introduce it to him.. I cant say how friendly I think the staff is.. We stood for quite awhile.. (GUESS the word is out on the bomb Post!).. but the bartender kept checking on us.. the hostess was awesome.. LOVE the bruschettas to this day.. I actually crave them! I love that Postino changes the wine menu... and frequently, by golly! \nI heart the Postino with the mostest!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V9fqRDGc-jBv7wwTLUOODA", "review_id": "3GTN0meGUslAiOcIB85gog", "text": "why is it that you can live somewhere for 3 years and then find the BEST place EVER right before you're moving...so was my fate with this AWESOME place in arizona...\n\npostino's is awesome...the wine selection is good, the atmosphere is charming and delightful, and the food is amazing, delicious, and so very reasonably priced!!! the bruschetta is PHENOMENAL and the sampler plate lets you pick and choose which ones you want...(GET THEM ALL!!!!)...\n\nseriously, one of the best places in PHX to get drinks, food, and quality times with good friends!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CuEd3QxC5Xdhfj9icQYqDQ", "review_id": "UIrdVrEKDl1svXcuAwlnSA", "text": "I loved Postino. The happy hour was made better by their wonderful wine selection...the happy hour extends to pitchers of beer as well. \n\nThe bruschetta was phenomenal and I could say the same about our sandwiches. The staff was friendly, helpful, and came by just often enough to make sure our glasses were never empty. We were here in the early afternoon and, with the garage doors open, there was a great breeze throughout the restaurant. I didn't notice one open table yet it didn't feel crowded nor did we have to yell over one another to have a conversation. \n\nNext time I am in Phoenix I will definitely be coming back here. Each and every time.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "UsULgP4bKA8RMzs8dQzcsA", "review_id": "NlA3s2Sche6lwMfwLjF1sg", "text": "Everything was Amazing, I'm in LOVE Hard! \n\nShared a Cheese Course and a Bruschetta Plank. \nMy choice was the Brie & Apples with Fig Spread and Prosciutto with Figs & Mascarpone (see pics) \n\nAbsolutely Heavenly! The Cheese, the Bread, OMG, words don't do it justice , just go!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zoJBalZn3RwhbT4yike37g", "review_id": "BVfMG8TXwDnMPHgQbGD1JA", "text": "This place has to be one of the most overrated restaurants... ever.\n\nSo this review is for dinner and maybe that is why I was so utterly disappointed.\n\nFood:\nBrushcetta- We sampled the artichoke, pesto with salmon, roasted red peppers with goat cheese, and the fig spread with green apple.  I mean all of them were decent nothing was amazing.  In fact, i think I could easily put together a couple of them myself and have them taste just as good if not better.\n\nNine Iron-  Once again, it was OK.  Nothing special at all.  Just exactly as was described on the menu.\n\nItalian Picnic Salad-  Once again, nothing special at all.  Could have made it myself.\n\nService:\nSo on vacation we tend to eat out.  This was our 4th dinner out in a row and the first 3 had impeccable service.  This place did not.  I felt like it was a lot of waiting and waiting more.   We ordered something they did not bring and when we asked for that something we waited and waited....  Servers were nice enough though but they didn't seem that busy on a Sunday night so I would have expected service to be better.\n\nAmbiance:\nServers-Well, the servers I would classify as Arizona hipsterish.  Like not real hipsters.  They should go to SF to see those.  But definitely trying to be hipsters\n\nPeople there- 30- somethings at birthday dinners mixed with 20-somethings on date.  And yes, we did witness a couple making out.  Once again this was 7pm on a Sunday. Spare me please.\n\nThe Place- First, we asked to sit inside because it was slightly cold.  Well they sit us inside but right next to the open half of the restaurant so it basically was sitting outside but without the heater.  Other than that it was cute inside.\n\nMaybe this place was more like 2 1/2 -3 but I was so disappointed with the food and ambiance that I have to round down to 2.  This place is probably great during happy hour but when you're paying full price, it's just so not worth it.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LMqKXdbwYdCqCCF64QbVkA", "review_id": "J4YjwiYhuFBkg3rQAXL0Dg", "text": "Five stars all around:\n\nThe service is amazing. The food is perfectly presented and full of distinct flavors. The atmosphere is upbeat and relaxed AT THE SAME TIME! I don't know how they did it, but they figured out the recipe for a perfect wine bar...", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "G_6pOq1gA4jyJ3j8mjOyJw", "review_id": "BrR8QfJMftiQmVFHfhhhdQ", "text": "I need to find a way to add glittery stars around this: YUM!!!! DELISH!!!!! \n\nI recently ventured to Postino again, and it is probably the only place that I can fall in love with over and over again. Okay..a bit dramatic..but I take food seriously (if you couldn't tell). \n\nThe location and ambiance are perfect. The interior is decorated very tastefully and the selection of wine is proudly displayed. The patio is wonderful and relaxing. \n\nI was there for lunch and ordered the half panini (prosciutto and brie) with a salad (raspberry chicken). The panini was stuffed full of fresh ingredients and perfectly crunchy. The salad was crispy, with delicious chicken and sweet/tart raspberry dressing. \n\nThe service was impeccable, while all along being super friendly. This seems to be a hard thing to find these days. \n\nAnd on a sidenote...what makes Postino special is not their extravagant extensive menu, but the simplicity and thought that goes into every single ingredient. And these ingredients are of the highest grade and quality. You will not find a load of crap on your plate that you don't need or that kills the true flavors. \n\nHeaven. \n\nOr at least what I would like to eat there.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "jopndPrv-H5KW2CfScnw9A", "review_id": "yJASnPJsHSiF8-ER25q3kw", "text": "The $20 bruschetta board and bottle of wine deal is too good to pass up even though I think the bruschetta here isn't that great. The bread is too chewy and I felt like I was fighting with it just to get a bite. Our waiter was fantastic. We got there a little before 8 and asked if it's too early to get the $20 deal and he said \"I'll make it happen\". He was genuinely nice and gave us several different wines to taste. I'd rather go to Kazimierz but I will definitely come back here on a Monday or Tuesday to take advantage of the wine and bruschetta deal.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "fnYuI35x7wAFsE3zWUkYFw", "review_id": "j1Fpq-yAVFmuBN5E8_YcLw", "text": "Ooh la la!  I came here for a quick bite before getting on a plane.  The atmosphere is really cool - nice outdoor seating area, high tables, low tables, and a couple of booths tucked away.  The service was also very pleasant, with the waitress both attentive and friendly.\n\nAs for the food, I went for the bruschetta.  It's about $13 for four pieces, and I thought that it would be four small toast rounds.  Boy was I wrong - it's a meal in itself.  Each bruschetta is about the size of a hand and cut into four manageable strips.  I tried the tomato/mozzarella/basil (my usual standby), brie/apple/fig and ricotta/dates/pistachio.  Although I was afraid of the more \"adventurous\" ones, I wound up liking the ricotta and brie bruschetta even more than the tomato/mozzarella one, which totally held its own.  The quality of the food was great and the combinations were somewhat inventive but also worked really well together.  \n\nIf I'm ever back in Phoenix I'll make sure to visit this location (or its other outpost where a buddy of mine saw the McCains).", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "6TTL3a3yvB-5Kmkz0IshYA", "review_id": "F--SX_b4p4DmVYHbKllvWQ", "text": "I've only been here once but it was love at first bite (and sip).\n\nA cute wine bar reportedly set in an old Post Office- hence POSTino, but is not apparent with the trendy decor and lively yet intimate atmosphere perfect for a date or group of friends. \n\nThe Happy Hour on Tuesday really is a steal. I came on a double date, each couple ordering a bottle of wine and bruschetta (arguably pronounced brush-ket-ah) totaling a mere $20 a pair!\n\nThe wine selection is fairly eclectic. The BF and I rather arbitrarily picked the Carro Red Blend from Spain, a \"Postino Exclusive\". When it came to the taste test the waitress did not assume the man would decide and let me taste for satisfaction (yes- I felt empowered). Fantastico! Perfect mix of smooth with a kick that's not too bitey or intense. \n\nThe bruschetta came in generous portions of 4x4, 4 slices of 4 different selections, the perfect amount of food to complement half a bottle of wine. Each was amazing but the gold medal goes to the White Bean and Chopped Tomato. The savory, sweet and tangy flavors will make your tastebuds dance for joy. \n\nTIP: avoid the crowd by arriving before 6:30 or after 8:30. Our 7:00 arrival left us waiting 40 min for a table but my 4 stars says it was well worth it!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wsf6MhOr2x7dlJx5lAavOg", "review_id": "IG9M7InyNmHI-Vh__JiOIQ", "text": "Wow, $20 for a bottle of wine and bruschetta is an awesome deal.  (Mon and Tues nights)  The wait was long and it was loud inside, but the night was still very enjoyable.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 11, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "1ylYrKcGNA8MDkhNBTjHMA", "review_id": "_Gk8ppQOngq4NTdlPbxA1g", "text": "Last night I made my second trip to Postino and was in the company of a very lovely young woman. Lucky me :) I had been to this location one other time, but I wasn't there very long and I forgot what I ate. SO, i was really looking forward to this trip. Plus, Amber W was kind enough to give me a gift card for Christmas. Thanks Amber! \n\nThe parking here is sort of on the ridiculous side because the lot is so small. You have to valet your vehicle. I think it was $3. It was busy when we arrived and were quoted about 25 minutes. So we went over to the waiting area to start with some wine. We didn't even have a chance to order because our table was ready already. We were seated outside and I feared for my date's life because it was a little chilly and I don't think the dress she was wearing was really made for winter nights. Thankfully there was a heater planted right behind her. \n\nOur server took our drink orders promptly. I had the Tierra de Luna Malbec. Very good. She had a Reisling, which was very sweet and fruity. Started with the bruschetta and holy schnikes! I could have eaten this all night. We opted for the Smoked Salmon with capers and Pesto, the Tomato, Basil, & Mozzarella, the Ricotta with pistachios and dates, and the Brie with apples and fig spread. All of them were amazing! I am not a salmon fan, but this smoked salmon was delicious! It was also my first attempt at Brie. This too was good. \n\nFor the meal, my lady friend or special lady, (Big Lebowski random quote) had the Raspberry Chicken salad. It was chunky chicken salad on a bed of greens with a raspberry vinaigrette. I was told it was good. I went for the half panini and soup combo. I had the Vegetarian with the Tomato and Gorgonzola soup. Originally the wrong panini came out. The server got it replaced and put the wrong one in a to go box to take home. Thought that was nice for the mix up. The soup was excellent. It is a very close second to The Roosevelt's tomato soup. The Vegetarian panini was good, but could have used a little more veggies on it. \n\nUnfortunately there was no room for dessert, but they all sounded amazing. Overall, a great experience with great food and drink. Service was great and the atmosphere was perfect. \n\nAgain, thanks Amber W for the gift!!!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Iycf9KNRhxvR187Qu2zZHg", "review_id": "CYhTveIqjFp4hP2uPgStrA", "text": "Popped in for the $5 wine and tasty bruschetta.  As always was amazing.  The wine was a Chardonnay from Washington called Mirth and it was very good.  Being from Washington I was surprised I had never tried it before but I'm glad I know about it now.  I went with 4 kinds of bruschetta first the smoked salmon and pesto one of my fav's then keeping with the pesto theme I had the salami and pesto, then the traditional tomato mozzarella and basil, and last a new one for me tuna and olives which was amazing.  I love this place if you have never been your missing out and if you have been you know it's always a great meal.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wOjjB_AHk7a-pwUqZDtVpQ", "review_id": "RSDEWLbll5BivCwA94YlgA", "text": "This place makes me feel sexy. the wine selection is endless and did i mention it made me feel sexy?  I usually shy away from Scottsdale, cause I am not plastic enough............but there is something very earthy and graceful about this place that makes me feel very Audrey Hepburn....watch out Scottsdale, hot moms.   Watch out. \n\nThe indoor and outdoor seating options  are close together but arranged in such away that you feel tucked away.\n\nAt first glance, you may be worried that the food will not be filling....WRONG, the paninis and bruschetta menu is plenty and reasonable.  My friends really enjoyed the apple/brie/fig brushetta.  I was happy with the basil/tomato/chicken panini.........stuffed.\n\nLittle extra bonus.........Valet Parking $3.00 ( which now,  living in chicago....this is cheap).", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F0ecO_eKomXZN1iGr0K7pw", "review_id": "Zp9rP1z8pLTR5ISGjOjp2Q", "text": "Great wine selection,cozy atmosphere, excellent service and great food.  Its nice to find someplace out side of Scottsdale, nicer than most wine bars in Scottsdale without the SD attitude!  Love it!!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Vdi-fbSA36s6jffY7iDbXA", "review_id": "gemFSzMaYXvin8ddvHK5eQ", "text": "So, you're saying that I can get ANY bottle off of the list AND my choice of bruschetta for only $20. What's that? I can start my bottle now and easily move with my meal and my server once my table is ready? And you say that I can do this on Monday and AGAIN on Tuesday, starting at 8pm? Every week? Can this be true?  Thank you, Postino, for having the best wine and food deal in the valley, and creating a great atmosphere in which to enjoy wine with friends. \n\nI love wine. So do lots of other people that show up at 8pm sharp, rain or shine, to take advantage of the awesome Monday/Tuesday special. So be prepared to wait for a seat. If you are sharp like a hawk or stealthy like a fox, you might catch one of those coveted bar seats, but otherwise you'll stand at small tables, casually drinking your wine and doing some people watching until the host finds you and guides you to your table. You will love your wine selection. Your bruschetta will be made with the the freshest ingredients on crusty MJ bread, in the perfect proportions. Do try my favorites: Prosciutto, mascarpone, & fig; Red peppers & goat cheese; Ricotta with pistachio & dates; and Pesto with smoked salmon. Happiness served on a wood-cutting board. I paired my bruschetta with a spicy corn chowder, and it was just the best meal for a rainy night. \n\nThe servers are very cool and know what they are talking about. They will not steer you wrong with a wine selection. If you order a bottle that is not to your liking, no problem! They serve all wine by the glass, so you can easily send it back and try another! They want you to enjoy your experience and selection, and thus have built in the flexibility for people to take risks and try new wines. Have fun with it! \n\nMy suggestion is to find a friend or two, valet the car, put your name in for a table, get started on a bottle, make laughter and conversation, and finally take your seats, enjoy your food, and order more wine. You will be fully satisfied and will have had a great night. Do recommend it to your other friends, and definitely make plans to return again soon.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tF9kCXyMKTv2ILdtytOVMA", "review_id": "FVbdepkxFsbrX-1l6mOr8A", "text": "BEST. BRUSCHETTA. EVER. \n\nI now live in Chicago and thought it would be easy to find a good place for bruschetta and wine and NO SUCH LUCK. \n\nPostino is the BEST. I am flying back to Arizona next weekend to get some. Delicious.\n\nYUM.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3vML-LnH0dIyHCrqF5xEYw", "review_id": "5SgsbDRVY-lBkZ4VAl0Jpw", "text": "I've been here a few times, all with a whole bunch of friends and we are loud so I forgive the waiter for forgetting to bring extra dressing or my soup. I WUV this place. I really REALLLLLLY love this place. Their tomato bisque soup is divine. I can't wait to go again and then to LGO for dessert! WOOT WOOT!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-FkQza9zDG0ugRSM4FLbHQ", "review_id": "E5Akg8971MFLuYxh7tLXKg", "text": "Like this place needs any more rave reviews....It's everything that yelpers have yelped about: fun atmosphere, vast selection of wine, great bruschetta. We loved the brie and apples. The place is crowded and a little noisy, but food and wine makes up for it!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M9cZwNoSKQDUVwO0R8UwIA", "review_id": "8u3iOGuKxlYDi-HRazH9bw", "text": "In the words of Herr Bruno....\"Fantastiche!\"\n\nWe love to go hear and grab some groovily topped bruchettos and a glass o vino.  Great ambience.  Good people watching.  Super servers.\n\nParking is iffy  Valet sometimes a must.   We usually get there early and have no wait.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HzBPZcsO6wPTy9_b5s0A5A", "review_id": "LQwpmmK2YcSc25sAJdu4Qw", "text": "Love this place!!!   It is so small and dark and quaint!!!  Huge wine selection...and that bruschetta ......Yum!\n\nI didn't really need to add my review because there are so many and most agree that is place is great.\n\nMy favorite thing about Postino is on Mon and Tue nights .....you can buy a bottle of wine and a board of bruschetta for $20 ..plenty for two!\n\nParking can be hard around here...but they offer valet for $3..", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jOs47GO0b7iPsbYZe-lLSQ", "review_id": "BlIWbzCnRrfo-pycTDOLHg", "text": "Solid 3 stars. Limited menu. Would like to go back and try the specials during the week & Happy Hour...", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PShy2RYNadDUhJf4ErOJ7w", "review_id": "wLmmkoI7jVH6wZ9E7ptung", "text": "I think my previous review was for another restaurant entirely.... whoopsie, my bad. \n\nHOWEVER!\nThis weekend I went to Postino's for lunch, for the first time ever.  EVER.  I know!  \n\nI thought it was lovely.  I loved the proscuitto sandwich I had, I thought that the menu was concise and a perfectly priced.\n\nI will return.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "eA7hkwrrknhxhqs-dOhDYg", "review_id": "jRKsuIc0vgZJD5KpnnAo6w", "text": "Tuesday Night Wine and Bruschetta Special Rawks! I love Postino's just for that.  $20 gets you a bottle of wine and a tray of bruschetta.  This is an AWESOME deal.  My girlfriends and I love it.  We can sit and talk and indulge in great wine and food.\n\nTips:  If you have a large group, make a reservation.  Plan to get there early, it gets packed.  The Tuesday Night special starts at 8pm.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "i2TRnWtvxxwJuynRKrw35Q", "review_id": "RQNPKWumj5QgQwGGRwdQNg", "text": "I love Postino!  I have visited more than half dozen times.  The waistaff are always friendly yet professional, and the atmosphere can't be beat for a group of friends.  It is not an ideal first date spot because it is \"open\" seating and usually very full.  However, I meet girlfriends here for wine and bruschetta all the time.  \n\nMake sure to have the soup of the day, a great glass of wine (or a bottle!), and DO NOT MISS the bruschetta.\n\nEnjoy!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rR5W8Bj-IGu6sw1_1v4m7g", "review_id": "WzXVkbpP7G1aq3ShBXpYiw", "text": "Delicious and awesome is really all that needs to be said about this place.  Yes, it has yuppy prices for many things. Yes, parking is absolutely ridiculous -- only one available handicap spot, about 10 other spaces and the rest is valet ($3).\n\nThat aside, this place is amazing. Whether you sit in the more cozy indoor area, or the warmed-by-heaters-in-the-winter outdoor side, the atmosphere is fun and welcoming. The staff have always been incredibly warm and attendant, and the food?\n\nAs a vegetarian, I've tried all of the non-meat bruschetta, and while the apple and brie, and goat cheese with red peppers both remain my favorites, they are all amazing.  My partner and our friends love the salami one as well.  The white bean dip and artichoke spread opening course are also delicious.\n\nTheir sandwiches and salads are both the perfect size, and I was lucky enough the other day to try a cup of soup; tomato gouda. It was divine!\n\nIf you go after 8 on Monday or Tuesday, they have a \"bruschetta sampler\" (4 kinds of your choice) and bottle of wine deal for just $20.  A little steep, yes, but the food and the atmosphere are more than worth it. Oh yes, their alcoholic drinks are tasty, and their tropical iced tea is also delicious.\n\nHighly recommend!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_6NI9_kujXCUEiwrnDI53g", "review_id": "svV1d_oiPbkhS3-nJ_X89g", "text": "Again, I love this place.  I am seriously considering moving into this area because of the restaurants and businesses, and Postino is on the list of awesome places I can't get enough of.\n\nI went here on Saturday afternoon with a girlfriend.  I was really hoping to sit on the patio since it was GORGEOUS out, but of course, we waited till absolute prime weekend lunch time and were forced to sit inside.  I make this sound horrible but it isn't at all, I was just being dramatic.  It turned out great because we sat at the bar next to this super cute, chatty couple and talked with the very nice, helpful bartender.  They roll up the garage door windows and open the doors when it is nice, so it was almost (not quite) like we were on the patio.  One plus: no bees inside.  \n\nMy friend and I decided we would day drink (why not? it is the weekend) so she ordered a mimosa and I a Bellini.  Fresh juice paired with champagne (sparkling wine, prosecco, cava, bubbly, whatever) = delicious.  AND all glasses of wine and beer are only $5 from 11:00am - 5:00pm.  Thank you, may I have another?\n\nAfter our second adult beverage we ordered olives and brushetta.  Both were delicious and perfect for a light lunch.  I probably could have sat there all day had we not made movie plans.  Probably better that way anyways, I wouldn't want to overstay my welcome (or not be able to drive myself home because of Bellini imbibement).  \n\nAll in all, another great experience at Postino, maybe I will check out the new one on Central next time....", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2SSHbXmy3K3BzBhojhNUAA", "review_id": "7CGlTrctbvSisKBJ6xfk2w", "text": "everything about this restaurant is great.  scottsdale vibe without all the attitude.  good wine and great food at reasonable prices.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H6zQtJrOyOAo_RRSlL4RFA", "review_id": "jBjmLeykKxl5NPwFOBGGQA", "text": "Hands down the best wine bar in Phoenix.  Great atmosphere, music, deals and wine.  This is the number one place on my list for those who have a sophisticated pallet.  It is busy there for a reason and definitely worth the wait.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3NwAgpjNFe7SnYgVuGElWg", "review_id": "F4KE-jg2EFShSxEbVxxR6g", "text": "This is always on my list of spots to visit when I'm in Arizona.  Their bruschettas are amazing and their cheese plates are thoughtfully coordinated and tasty.\n\nAlso, they have great deals on Wednesdays if you become a fan of them on Facebook.\n\nThe waitstaff is helpful and knowledgeable - they know exactly how often to check in, and how to talk to you about things you might want to try without venturing into \"PUSHY\" territory.\n\nExpect a wait anytime after 5, and all weekend long.  It's never a problem for me, though.  Just imagining that board filled with perfectly topped bruschettas, waiting for me to devour makes the 20-40 minutes infinitely more reasonable...", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8oY8gmr4NYwHgiYjTjh7Rw", "review_id": "d3PgsaUFZWUXLKTVjZVP-Q", "text": "Postino - $5 pitcher's of Odell IPA.   What more needs be said?\n\nA great reuse of a 1950's post office with a perfect menu while enjoying a glass of wine or the aforementioned pitcher of beer.  My wife and I lingered her over two lunches on a recent vacation and even stopped by for a quick drink on the way to the airport; couldn't get enough of this place's charm.\n\nThe bonus is its location - across from La Grande Orange Bakery which is also super cool and Radio Milano across the street.  Anyone living in this neighborhood better realize how lucky they are.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pv7DGHzZ-uqIUdOsqPpsVg", "review_id": "_JEHktoWUuODmVevT4UJ8A", "text": "DEEEEEELISH!\n\nWent to Postino with co-workers for lunch today. It's the perfect place for a Friday lunch, especially when the weather is nice. We sat inside but they had the \"wall\" open so it's was kinda indoor/outdoor which added to the nice atmosphere of the place.\n\nThey had $5 drinks so we all indulged (it was Friday after all). I had a mimosa that was made with freshly squeezed orange juice. Very tasty.\nFor lunch I ordered a half prosciutto and brie sandwich and half mixed greens salad. Both were delicious.\nThe sandwich came on ciabatta bread that was nice and fresh. It included several slices of prosciutto, a nice thick slice of brie, arugula and fig spread. At it was served toasted. The fig gave a nice sweet compliment to the salty prosciutto and the brie gave it a nice warm gooeyness.\nThe salad was mixed greens with grapes, pear, and candied walnuts with a light vinaigrette dressing. I love fruity salads and this one did not disappoint. Everything was very fresh and the dressing was flavorful.\n\nThey also offer a good variety of bruschetta so it would make a great place for happy hour if you just wanted a drink and a little bite to snack on.\n\nOne minus - parking sucks. We did the valet, which is free but you know you gotta tip so it's not really free.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "t-27_YZKsk9tMbAiwQKCwQ", "review_id": "ZecEj-15y-QIxi7UlkrRyQ", "text": "Last night I had a friend call that was at the end of her week, her rope and needed simplicity (I never would have guessed that being called simple was a compliment).  I mentioned a few places like the Vig, El Chorro, even Tee Pee for a few libations.  She texted back that simplicity was the goal and wine was needed.  Postino, here we come.  Only a minute walk from home (had to through that in!) and never a need to find parking!\n\nWaited only 5-10 minutes for a table.  Miles is always quick with water and olives for starting off.  We ordered the bruschetta, of course (Brie & Apples 2x, Prosciutto/Fig, Salmon.)  She was craving a spanish tempranillo and I settled on a zinfandel.  Talking, eating, drinking, lounging ensued...  Then, the phone starts ringing, a few different calls lining up the weekend, climbing etc.  Dhargya called and he mentioned that he and friend were heading to Postino Central, a quick re-direct and they were on the way here.  Wouldn't you rather join good friends?\n\nThey arrived and of course Postino staff is very accommodating.  Chairs were brought over immediately, wine and champagne ordered quickly.  Another great evening with great friends at the best Wine Bar in Phoenix! \n\nTry the happy hour special one day soon and avoid waiting for a table or attempting to find parking, 11am-5pm $5 wine glasses.  Perfect place for catching up with friends at 3pm in the afternoon.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "EKwGhgLrM18ErVKKeYE2UA", "review_id": "kNbX_0kHTYt4HvIOA8eF6Q", "text": "I decided to start celebrating my birthday a night early so we came to Postino's to take advantage of their Tuesday night special. The parking lot was packed so we opted to valet which was only $3. We got here at 7:30 and although they quoted us about a 25 minute wait, we only waited about 15 minutes. \n\nThe outside patio is pretty cute with the lights and bushes and they have heaters to keep you warm on a chilly night. \n\nYou can choose ANY bottle on their menu and get a board of bruschetta for $20. We went with a bottle of a California Cab (delicious, I almost drank the whole bottle myself), a board of bruschetta, and the nine iron panini. Mike is a pretty picky eater, but I thought I was going to have to fight him for one of the pieces of prosciutto with figs & mascarpone he liked it so much. I love getting him to try new things and even more so when he actually likes them. The smoked salmon with pesto and warm artichoke pieces were also delish. The nine iron was also very tasty. The bacon and mozzarella were definitely the stars of this dish. The mozzarella just melted in your mouth. \n\nThe staff here was so friendly. Our water glasses were never empty and someone was always checking in on us. I was also walked to the bathroom when I asked where it was.\n\nThanks for making our first visit so great!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zqnAdayPsak5dbLF2gEvNw", "review_id": "iBfNZJxVizDqlPCkz5rtsQ", "text": "This place is absolutely fabulous!  It has a quaint, relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff, and their bruschetta is absolutely amazing!  The portion sizes are generous, to say the least.  My friend and I split a turkey sandwich, and it was definitely more than enough to feed the both of us (with some left over!).  I would highly recommend this little gem to anyone who appreciates good food and great value.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sALB8-F04S9VcZMF_GkGUA", "review_id": "nDlZ4HZ95n7s96q4m1x4DA", "text": "Still my fav wine bar.. I just dont get it wrong when I suggest Postino to anyone.. they love it as much as I do.. Tonight I noticed the crowd seemed a bit older.. and the bruschetta wasnt sliced real mouth friendly.. but that is okay.. your still high in my book Postino:-)", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6hgQxLXtptI1EOjvHQR2sQ", "review_id": "guqOIJrSv3r26qMgtkNsZQ", "text": "City girls find Postino. Last night my cousin brought me to this place and I fell in love with it. The ambiance is warm and inviting. The staff was courteous, very pleasant, and incredibly attentive; they came around often to check up on us. Stevie (bartender) was great! Ahhh Bruschettas.. What can I say? Plainly delicious, amazing selection, our four choices were all sinfully mouth-watering. The star of the night, the Wine was just delightful. This is our new Tuesdays spot! This city girl just had New York City moment in Arizona.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "J_zxvVNx2V4fa8kPHvupSw", "review_id": "cxk_kQx59lpLTjLrd-Y0vg", "text": "first time here the coke'd up owner stopped by our table and hit on my girlfriend. I would have never come back if he wasn't doing such a kick ass job with this place. Its really well done. The one wall opens up onto a wooden deck letting in the warm breeze. Food is well done and they have an excellent beer and wine selection. Style and substance. Prices aren't so bad either.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "oHn52UJAeJQJxDOob4FEAw", "review_id": "pg3tBllgaqHUSp6l1QUtHg", "text": "This place is one of Arcadia's treasures.  The wine selection is amazing here but it would be nothing without the educated, considerate, polite and helpful employees.  i have never had a bad night at this establishment.  My favorite night to go is on Tuesday's because they have the best deal in town-a board of Bruschetta (4) and a bottle of wine from their special menu for $20.  Plus if you don't finish the bottle-you can bag it and take it home!\nMy favorite Bruschetta are the roasted peppers w goat Cheese, the Apple and Fig and the Prosciutto and Mascarpone one...Mmmmmmm Delish!\nIf you haven't been in yet and you love to lounge, drink wine and listed to good music-GO HERE.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "Hyhmpb3UnbjtSEXvgviCow", "review_id": "lDAsAafukMhMASIk8hEyVQ", "text": "Peace. Love. Drinks. Music.\n\nWhat a mission statement!  And how wildly Postino succeeds!  I LOVE this place. lovelovelove.\n\nArrived in the afternoon prior to flying home to take advantage of the generous 11-7 happy hour with 5 dollar glasses of wine and pitchers of beer.  Was greeted by a lovely gentleman who asked if we wanted a \"proper table,\" but since we did not, he escorted us to a loungey area and seated us at two super comfy chairs with a nice table in between.\n\nThe place itself is a former historic post office; the space itself is funky and fun, with lots of natural light coming in and wonderful music!  We jammed to Bloc Party, Passion Pit, and so many other great songs.  As we sampled their libations, here were some highlights:\n-Bellini: so fresh and tasty and only 5 bucks!\n-Pinot Noir: can go so wrong, but was so right, especially for 5 bucks!\n-Pitcher of beer: a yummy, citrusy wheat beer; about 2 and a half glasses to these pitchers, but again, only 5 bucks!\n-Pub Board: yummy, warm, salted pretzel bites, excellent cheese, chorizo, and corn nuts. Great with beer.\n-Bruschetta: OMG so good!  One order gets you four large bruschettas (cut in half for sharing). We loved the goat cheese with roasted red peppers, brie and apple with fig spread (swoon!), white bean with tomatoes, and salami with pesto. Oh so yummy.\n\nThe service was amazing, the vibe was oh so cool, and the food and drinks were priced well and yummy.  To me, this place is like what many LA places try to be, but they actually succeed without being pretentious or overpriced. Seriously, do I need to move to Phoenix?", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gGNAr-cmCQUgA9B0QjVqAg", "review_id": "b-x3vbw1WmQHcTuOehGlyg", "text": "Good food and wine = Yay!  No parking = Boo!  All in all, a nice place to visit on a week night.  I hear the happy hour is awesome, but I have never been during the happy hour time frame.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lPaYMDmJbAnv_3pmZH_inw", "review_id": "XGLknJt2WQPAEqLV_RyXPg", "text": "By now, I'm guessing that everyone has been to Postino Winecafe. If for some cosmic reason you haven't made it, you really should.\n\nSometimes you just aren't ready to go straight home from work. That's when it's time to tap your local neighborhood eatery, pull up a chair and unwind.\n\nPostino Winecaf\u00e9 is one of those hangouts. Its first location opened in 2001 by the same folks subsequently responsible for La Grande Orange and LGO Pizzeria. Even if either location isn't in your 'hood, you'll quickly feel welcomed by an attractive and friendly staff.\n\nAt the Arcadia location I visited, parking is at a premium, so it's a good idea to come early or late. Checking the car into the valet (only $3) will save potential aggravation. Parking is complimentary at the Central location.\n\nAs I sat taking in the crowd and the space, I couldn't help but ponder: Should I order beer or wine? With a worldwide and world class selection, there is plenty to choose from.\n\nI was feeling like a Belgium beer, so I went for the Chimay Grand Reserve ($8). At quadruple the flavor and double the alcohol content compared to domestics, this beer has a certain yeasty earthiness that's surprisingly not heavy or thick.\n\nA small bowl of olives came to the table so I could start chowing down with my drink selection. They're smart by teasing with a small bowl because after one olive you'll want to order a full bowl ($5) with a blend of Luques, Picholines, Gaetas, Red Cerignolas, Arbequinas and Castelvetranos.\n\nSnacking and sharing is key to the menu, but if you want to compose dinner out of salads and sandwiches, that's just as easy.\n\nThe Pub Board ($10) severs up a soft, hot and steamy pretzels made from local bakery MJ Bread. Alongside are a selection of Schreiner's chorizo, cornichon pickles, aged cheddar and giant Spanish corn nuts for a major snack attack.\n\nPanini, a grilled Italian sandwich, has many varieties. On this visit the Nine Iron ($9.50) was just all right. Filled with hickory-smoked bacon and layered with grilled chicken and fresh burrata mozzarella, it sounds like a hole-in-one, but the soggy lettuce left me in the sand trap.\n\nThe salad that came along was dressed well but it was composed of too many pieces of white and bitter romain cores. After mentioning this to the server it this was quickly addressed with apologies. It's OK to share your expectations with any establishment, whether good or bad.\n\nBruschetta ($12.75), four to an order grilled bread covered with a choice of preparations, scored major kudos. It was love at first bite! My choices were Prosciutto with Figs and Mascarpone, Tomato Jam and Fresh Sheep's Milk Cheese, Albacore Tuna with Gaeta Olives and Salami with Pesto. Salty, creamy, sweet and chewy -- this was a full-on taste party!\n\nThe Salted Caramel Sundae ($5) was the grand finale. Vanilla ice cream with chocolate-covered corn nuts and a pretzel stick with a salted caramel shot was all I ever wanted.\n\nThis is food that I love to eat -- clean, simple and fresh. When paired with my favorite beer or wine, I could easily stop by on my way home from work every night.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8wIHSq3WCKsWn_AqHJt3PQ", "review_id": "j4IePnS4dYq6F5GfpVaZ_g", "text": "Everyone talks about the bruschetta and for good reason (so the 5th star is really for the bruschetta).  Good portion sizes and very delicious.  My friend and I ordered the tomato/basil/fresh mozzarella, salami and pesto, tomato jam and fresh sheep's milk cheese, and prosciutto with figs & mascarpone.  All very delicious!\n\nWe also ordered a vegetarian panini and a turkey one with romain salad.  We were so full after the bruschetta.  I managed to finish half of my sandwich and the salad.  The panini's are fine, not amazing, but yummy.  I think next time I'm in town I'll have the bruschetta and a salad. \n\nWhat's nice is they let my well-behaved dog join us on the patio.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8q8NzDT6BCwmxyVtsNkKeg", "review_id": "QmkYSdw1DHUuVK5TGOt6mA", "text": "When I first saw the menu, I wasn't sure if this place was going to live up to the hype.  It appears that they pretty much just have a handful of appetizers and a few different panini's and bruchetta.  \n\nWow, was I mistaken!  This place definately lives up to the hype.  The artichoke dip and hummus were like the best I've ever had.  The wait staff was very friendly, helpful and prompt with everything.  This would be a great place to kick back with some friends, have a few drinks and enjoy some amazing food.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rR5W8Bj-IGu6sw1_1v4m7g", "review_id": "7fogPYhJQCR8GiBAswZXvA", "text": "I'm having to bump this place, whose food I love, down to three stars after my last visit.  \n\nI took my best friend, visiting from out of town, here, because I love the food some much.  I wound up feeling like an idiot for talking it up so much.\n\nWe got seated quickly, and were given water.  The waiter asked us if we'd like drinks while waiting for my partner, and I ordered an iced tea. That was the second to last time we saw him.  \n\n10 minutes later, still waiting for my partner, and for my iced tea.\n\nFinally, she showed up, and he came back to take our order. Still no iced tea -- he told me it was on the way.  We ordered.\n\nMy soup came out first (I had wanted it WITH my grilled cheese), and finally, 30 minutes after having sat down, I got my iced tea.\n\nThe food, as always, was amazing. The veg friendly broccoli cheddar soup was soup-er tasty (haha...sorry, it's early), and as usual, the bruschetta and paninis were good too.\n\nThe problem arouse when we wanted to leave. My bestie wanted a box for her other half of her sandwich, and our server was no where to be found. Upon further look, he was seated at a table at the back of the restaurant. Now, when I used to work in the service industry, even if you were going on break, you'd either finish your tables first, or hand them to another server and let your tables know. He did neither.\n\nWe flagged down not one, not two, but THREE different people trying to get a box and our bill.  The table next to us, who sat after us, got both their dessert AND their bill before we could even get ours. All three people we asked said they'd bring box and bill right out; no dice.  FINALLY, we got the bill. It took another 5 or 6 minutes to get the cards back to sign.\n\nMy friend, while she loved the food, was surprised I'd recommended a place with such poor service.  I explained it had never been that way before.  Regardless, it's going to be a little while before I go back; I don't usually have 90+ minutes to waste.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "TroANF3f2PuYeVfSItxxaw", "review_id": "dyb2mGipLOFTVYUDZKaJtw", "text": "Postino has one of the best happy hours I've ever been to! \n\nI wish I lived in the area so I could go back. The vibe is just mellow and coooool (with my hand flat, slowly motioning from right to left). We had a long wait for a flight and thought we would stop by for their 11-7 happy hour. They had a nice selection of $5 wines and pitchers of premium beers. For $5 you really can't go wrong, but despite the low price the quality of everything I had was fantastic. \n\nYou must also try their bruschetta. We tried a selection of them and they were all amazing. My favorite was the goat cheese with roasted peppers. The service was great throughout, especially since we took up a prime table for about 4 hours. Our goal was to taste everything and we almost did it before our flight! \n\nJust another reason why Phoenix is a pretty cool city. Just as San Diego should stay classy, Phoenix should stay coooool!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ru8p3RTlk8f9LB_3zLXURQ", "review_id": "95h_2SKRSxsrJrAvndqgvA", "text": "Love this place- there's a vibe here that's just fun and vibrant.  And I am addicted to their bruschetta and their antipasto plate.  \nHow good is this place?  Some days, I get physical cravings for their bruschetta and I just have to have some- or when I am having a bad day- you guessed it- having some of their bruschettas makes me feel better.\nI've had bruschetta at other restaurants but none compared to the ones from Postino.  I think when they spread that topping on those yummy bread, they are thinking good cheer and loving thoughts- how else can you explain the addictive qualities of toppings placed on top of pieces of bread?\nLove this place and I' would go back again and again.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kxV9qL71dFgzVoZAV3OnXQ", "review_id": "tn1eJHVuzZm7FLZVmQTUYQ", "text": "I would give this 3.5 stars.  good value, nice service, nice indoor/outdoor space.  Food is not as sophisticated as the menu might suggest.  Wines are good, not amazing.  My husband & i were in phoenix from DC & came here based on strong yelper recommendations.  We had a good time, but we've been to yummier wine bars.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P6EBeMvWH6R66FptYfxEvA", "review_id": "_ih_Paeexmu8mccf_YpoEg", "text": "The owners of Postino, LGO, Chelsea's and Radio Milano have the right recipe!  \n\nI highly recommend this place for:\nwine selection\ngreat date night\ndelicious bruschetta \nthe laid back music\n$20 bottle of wine and bruschetta Mon & Tues\n$5 wines\nday drinking", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HSKV9gfn9ZkeYRlPWZvAOQ", "review_id": "kgG1Nec1mTUx18JIdQR37A", "text": "Ohhhh Postino how I love you! I have been to Postino about 10 times and why now am I finally reviewing it...because today was my first lunch experience! And the best part about it, the patio is dog friendly! So me and my 4 legged companion sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful AZ spring weather.  I also enjoyed my Italian Picnic salad and Halo (my wonderful Belgian Malinois puppy) enjoyed a deep bowl of water with ice cubes! \n\nThe service is always friendly.  The food is always amazing.  They have great specials. What else do you need to read, I advise you to stop what you are doing (but finish reading my review) then head over to Postino.  I will tell you to go with no intention of being in and out because I have yet to dine with out a wait.  Get yourself a glass of wine and chill out.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xqQMyOzggrDR3vQ82b79tw", "review_id": "x3vu4ypRtp5qWzt3h3u1Qw", "text": "This place puts out some darn tasty grub at an affordable price, with a hip crowd and daily drink specials.\n\nI've only been for lunch (2 or 3 times), but each meal has exceeded my expectations.  I would definitely recommend the bruschetta, where you get to pick 4 out of at least 9 different toppings, which all come on toasted bread.  If I recall, the tomato jam and sheep's milk was my favorite, but I also enjoyed the apple, fig and brie, as well as the roasted red pepper and goat cheese.  My wife had the tuna sandwich and salad, and even with just a half sandwich, I still had to help her finish it...bummer.\n\nBe prepared to valet your car, as both locations have limited parking, but you definitely feel like a celebrity dining at Postinos!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BTBs9NRC66Jp59T0rB8Ndw", "review_id": "RJ4PL24KjvMz3Qu_IUdbwA", "text": "Loooooove this place! Especially on Mon and Tues when you can get a bottle of wine and bruschetta for $20. Their different types of bruschetta are what make this place amazing. The prosciutto w/ fig; red pepper and goat cheese; and brie w/ apple are my favorites. \nAmbiance is great too. You can walk in dressed up or dressed down and not feel out of place. Lighting is low. Mood is chill. Service is great too.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yR6ZcAcpSqzH6_87upvokA", "review_id": "4vBWyE8pcf7CHyeM0dbxWw", "text": "I've been craving to wine and dine here for so long, since my friends rave about it. So I finally got my opportunity to experience Postinos yesterday... Sunday Funday. It definitely felt like summer w/  the live reggae band that actually sounded more like Jack Johnson... enjoyed the music either way... while drinking amazingly refreshing sangrias. I was eager to order from their impressive wine list (definitely next time), but my friend influenced me to taste the sangria... which I'm normally not a big fan of... But it wasn't overly sweet at all.  We of course ate their infamous bruschettas... delicious!  Service was super friendly and attentive.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4vSGcZyNfIuKYUP6z9Cbyg", "review_id": "N8XGX0yjguleinMbrMBEGw", "text": "Its hard to put into words what makes Postino so enjoyable.  The bruschetta/sandwhiches/salads are great, the wine is great, the staff is great, and the building is great.\n\nBut Postino is even better than the sum of its parts.  The view out of the big open garage doors is relaxing and chill, the staff has a cool Urban Outfitters-type vibe, and.... my favorite...\n\n$5 wine before 5pm (or $5 pitchers)!!!  Three out of every four Sundays my wife and I are there around 4, sharing a bittersweet moment reminiscing about the weekend that passed and discussing the work week to come.\n\nYesterday she said \"I wish we could find a Postino on every vacation we take.\"    I think that sums it up - I always feel like I'm relaxed on a little vacation when I'm at Postino.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5rEuj-G0m8JgdMSSxZ9xhA", "review_id": "K0zWsJ1DXZsjHSeo9dvlUg", "text": "Mmmmmm..... still enjoying my Reisling Buzz, this place was great.\n\nWent here with a group of seven, had a lot of fun.  This place would be a great date place, nice atmosphere.    Bruschetta was amazing, the one with fig, ricotta, and pistacios was my favorite.  The sampler was a great way to try a bunch.  Tuna sandwich was also excellent along with the salad.  \n\nI'm in Arizona for another couple weeks, I hope to make it back!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CQ30Xw9sQXpoQ8j-x_Hygg", "review_id": "ebdExW8WXvGIfnvM3o40DQ", "text": "Postino is the go to favorite for the Arcadia crowd. If you have good friends bring them and enjoy the ambiance. On a beautiful sunny day the doors of the old post office are open ,creating a breezy inviting atmosphere. \nBegin your meal with the plate; an assortment of goodies all piled onto a cheese board. Next enjoy the brie and prosciutto sandwich with fig spread. Pair it with a $5 glass of Prosecco or a big bold Cab and you have yourself a relaxing and enjoyable day with buddies. You can't beat it! \nAfter lunch you can even walk next door to LGO and shop for goodies! Gifts, Children's books, Candles, deserts by Tammie Coe, and wine!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ClvLkgSq1NrWBMBDVPdT7Q", "review_id": "h3xPsv-ip16WUWzKGhCilw", "text": "Every single time I go to this place, I walk out of that beautifully transformed post office and just think, \"wow, that was perfect.\" \n\nI have continued to bring friends and family there and Postino always exceeds the \"talking up,\" I do beforehand. With a knowledgeable staff, great food and comfortable ambiance, Postinos hits it out of the park for being one of my all-time favorite restaurants. \n\nGreat Job!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "VmbTDmF6Ib-wWtRzyM1fpA", "review_id": "cPW5IL1kBYR4DzVeXsiziw", "text": "So, I'll keep this short and sweet, since reviewing Postino's is like writing a review of your best friend - there is never enough space and there is no doubt I will forget something! \n\nBut in general, I always have a great time at Postino's! Love, luv, luhv the brushetta with my favs right now being fig and prosciutto, brie with apples, the white bean and pesto and salami! You also can't go wrong with their salads and sandwiches! Plus, I heart that the GF BF can make his own brushetta experience by ordering the platter off the appetizers list! It's basically a deconstructed brushetta platter with all the fixins!! \n\nThe by the glass wines are usually very good, although they mostly will be ones you have never heard of! Never a bad thing to try something new! Their by the bottle selection rocks and I so appreciate their few nods to Washington wines like DeLille etc! \n\nFinally, what makes me love Postino's aside from my wonderful company, are the servers! I have to show some love for Dominic, who is simply wonderful and always takes such good care of us (thanks for picking out all the bright green olives for us yesterday!) He is GF too so he feels the plight of all of you trying to avoid that evil flour! Also a treat to see Troy as well! \n\nFinally, don't miss the $5 glasses before 5 pm on all days, including Sat and Sunday! It may make me slow on Monday morning, but at least I'm still smiling from the memories!! Thanks Posties!!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jDd_FxWky56PjmlUojM5Zw", "review_id": "0wdk_D5vpQ5bD9QlUWNdig", "text": "LOVE the brushetta!\nGreat location - fabulous service - and nice wine selection!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qLCpuCWCyPb4G2vN-WZz-Q", "review_id": "kjmHs_RmRtvGJZi9DK0jcw", "text": "This is one of my favorite places around. So much so that it's been labeled my official \"date\" restaurant. I've been here a trillion times (okay, maybe not that much), but have always had good experiences here - even when I accidently lit a napkin on fire at the table. \n\nI have very little patience for waiting anywhere, but I will wait a half an hour to be seated here, which is pretty often on busy weekends with a party more than two. The wine list is hand-selected and always amazing. The bruschetta is TDF (which, is one of the things I miss most about being #glutenfree), I recommend the ricotta and pistachios and the apple one. Their sandwiches are amazing (although I don't actually like their focaccia bread, I always went with the cibata). The waiters generally remember who you are, and some of them even remembered the wine I get so much so that when they rotated it out of the menu they were genuinely concerned and addressed it as soon as I arrived! \n\nOn Sundays and (I think) a weekday night, they have live music. SUCH a great ambiance! If you love olives as much as I do, you have to try the olive sampler platter. It's brilliant. Even their soups are delicious. If I ever move, I will miss this place for sure. Oh, and try the creme brule. It's a must!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2z6iqGDKZ547BHnGwpDBFg", "review_id": "K_Q0GUmvMG4gUUPby-TNtw", "text": "Sometimes you have to wait  a little bit, and you have to valet (but its right in front!) since you wont find parking, it is all so worth it. Very cute, everyone is so friendly and makes sure you are taken care of. They have a great wine list which they change frequently and the best part about postino is.. the bruschetta!! Have to get the apple, fig and brie cheese, I am serious!!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XqMkm-DD9VsdcKx2YVGhSA", "review_id": "BhmVfJXSiUGCMeiUoXlTMQ", "text": "My favorite place on a Monday or Tuesday night!  $20 for a huge plate of bruschettas and a bottle of wine....need I say more?  The atmosphere is just right.  Low key and classy feel.  I almost want to say Starbucks for wine, but I think it's pushing it.  I don't mind attending this fine dine and wine place any other night, but if you're free on Monday or Tuesday...why not?", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HkwfN9ItTrbyTEmkjHXTKg", "review_id": "U38-OhGd4lja-p6CF4QCQw", "text": "Decided to try this place out after hearing how great it is from both the reviews on here and from word of mouth. It is an awesome little hangout spot with a great selection of wine and beer and you can't go wrong with any food consisting of bread, brie, prosciutto, figs and the like.  The valet parking and the Range Rovers out front made me nervous for the clientele that comes here (as my boyfriend and I pull up in my Kia) but I have never had such excellent service.  In fact when we walked in we were slightly overwhelmed and didn't quite know who to talk to about a table when the hostess walks up to us and asks if we needed help and my boyfriend blurted out \"we don't know what we're doing!\" and without even smirking she said she'd take our name for our table of 4 and then come find us when one was available, in the mean time we could get a drink and wait at the cocktail tables. Not 30 seconds from when we walked over to the table another waiter walked up to us and asked if we needed a drink and showed us the drink menu. All this at 6:30pm on an already busy Friday night! About 15 minutes pass, our friends show up, we have our drinks and then a section of the bar opens up at the end that nobody else has taken so another waitress/hostess/whatever asks us \"are you a table of 4? would you like to sit here?\" We aren't fussy so we just sit and here we are the rest of the night. My friend even got a free Fish Head (Dogfish?) beer for just being right there when they accidentally poured the wrong one for another patron. I'll definitely have to check this out again on one of the happy hour nights, our waiter got me with the \"Bruschetta Board and bottle of wine for $20 on Tuesday nights\"!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "oy6fdscGSXY2gzRqF9pZxg", "review_id": "FHnT6iLeP59JoscjuoNZ0A", "text": "I've always been a big fan of Postino but don't make it down there very often. A couple of weeks ago I met some friends to hike Camelback. After a struggling hike, we went to Postino to enjoy some food and drinks. What a perfect day! \n\nWe sat outside on the patio and were cooled by misters. Our attentive servers brought us water right away. I started with fresh squeezed lemonade then had a mimosa. My friend and a bellini and the guys had some IPA (I think it was $5 a pitcher??) \n\nI can't go to Postino without having some of their infamous bruschetta... we ordered the artichoke, tomato jam, prosciutto/fig, and date/pistachio. Every bite was delicious! Can't wait to go back!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SmXd2yQfCblsHG6LOselkw", "review_id": "ryEURmIbdgsvriS8w-YD_w", "text": "Seeing as how I live within walking distance, Postino is absolutely one of my local staples. The service is always great, the food is excellent and the wine list is constantly rotating. The overall atmosphere is always inviting and honestly, I can't say enough great things about this place. Whenever I have someone visiting, this is always on my list of places to go. \n\nIt's hard to provide a review of a specific time there since I go often but that should speak volumes since nobody would go back to a place over and over again if it weren't great!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4u3zJiRZQrtQ00is_cZKAQ", "review_id": "q2WlObCQlTDzrJ3jngHfIg", "text": "There is NOTHING bad to say about this place - excellent food, great service, all wine $5/ glass in the afternoon. My friends and I always make it a point to dine here (sometimes twice) when we are in the area. Embiance is great, too - roll up doors make it indoor/outdoor seating. Eat here, you won't regret it; in fact you'll thank me!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V4VW69mBsRzfa3mLmyBqLQ", "review_id": "u4qvFZQFjLoMrDrTZ1M_og", "text": "If you are ever in PHX, go here.  An old friend of mine owns this place.  Food is awesome and the staff rules!  (Tom T. ;))  The wine selection will melt your soul and the atmosphere is killer.  Have fun.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hfB5Aa8euV8dM0YvP_iLhA", "review_id": "KsqYMrhc9qwbNovJ-qCDIA", "text": "Postino is one of my favorite places around. It is such a cute little place in an old post office that opens up so there is an inside area and also a patio area but the inside area is breezy and still sort of outdoors. Their bruschetta is soooo good! My favorites are the apple & brie and also the roasted peppers with goat cheese. Their sandwiches, salads and soups are all really good as well. I never leave here feeling grossly full or guilty about what I ate, everything is fresh and the portions are good. There is tons of different wine and they are very informative and thorough if you ask about the wine selections! Well priced, great place to meet up with friends or go on a date. I've never had a bad experience here--service, food, wine, all good.Cute location too. I would suggest doing the Valet parking because spaces to park are extremely limited. There is a small parking lot across the street but it fills up fast. Also, if you sign up to be on their email list, you get a coupon for a free plank of bruschetta!!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fEQqJhK0hmNNqE-r0sg2rQ", "review_id": "I-Bg9tgGam5RFa6dkQ5bmQ", "text": "I really love this place and it seems like everytime I go it's packed so the word is out on this great wine cafe, the bottom line is get the bruschetta and enjoy your favorite wine with friends in this nice environment for socializing and enjoying your favorite vino.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D2NKLp8yrK-49RKslrOnpw", "review_id": "PvsftH1DisN11VonkzFitQ", "text": "Best place for lunch!  Five dollar glasses off their wonderful wine menu, plus the brushetta is off the charts, and the chicken salad is the best I've ever had!  Would eat there everyday if I lived closer.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ce2iRvcUWljeWZpiLbcizw", "review_id": "S-cQ1weGr1AJf3eY8ec0sQ", "text": "One of my fav places that I would recommend to anyone! The atmosphere is intimate and trendy. They have a good wine selection and delicious food. I would recommend the bruschetta which comes in 12 different flavors. The Brie & Apple and the Prosciutto & Figs are the best in my book. The staff is also friendly and helpful. They provided me with some great suggestions on wine after asking a few questions. Overall, it's just a great place to go for any occasion.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vtESplowvwkxPa56wsxo4Q", "review_id": "wpv1Nx8rupXL7E79R0DlSA", "text": "Went to Postino last night with a large group of friends. They accommodated us in a special spot that was both intimate and allowed 15 of us to sit comfortably. Had the brie, prosciutto and fig jam sandwich. OMG, so awesome. Such a good, simple, but amazing panini. Would recommend this wine bar. You definitely get what you pay for. Some might think the price is too expensive, but trust me you'll love everything you have here.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "j-kShDJgp5acGhqJAkJHnA", "review_id": "pAOtKsWQvijO3jCbN15f9g", "text": "So I have to admit I really was not excited about going to this place. I am not a big bread eater unless its bread on a sandwich and one of the specialties here is their bruschetta, strike 1. I have tried bruschetta and have never been a big fan. I have heard there is no parking and that you had to get the valet to park your car, strike 2. Ok so I do love my wine and so I gave in and agreed to try it. The place was packed on a Thursday afternoon and we were seated at a high-top table by the door, strike 3. Turns out the the brushetta was outstanding. We ordered a combo of four selections, Brie & Apples with Fig Spread, Albacore Tuna with Gaeta Olives, Ricotta with Dates & Pistachios & Smoked Salmon with Pesto, all were excellent and all for 12 bucks. I also ordered, against my will, instead of wine the Cucumber Honey Lemonade. It really sounded disgusting and ended up to be amazing. For desert we ordered the Vanilla bean ice cream with chocolate covered corn nuts, a pretzel stick and salted caramel. They must make the caramel fresh as the unmistakable smell filled the restaurant a couple minutes after ordering it. Oh and that table by the door turned out to be a great spot for people watching and the valet was friendly and quick. I can admit when I am wrong, I can't wait to go back again!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0H9ne5frm1GjO6TjUwbxlw", "review_id": "SlxcaflEm3SOEO0N_5ct-A", "text": "I love this place!!! Amazing wine list that changes frequently, great food, fun atmosphere - what more could you ask for??? The bruschetta are to die for!!! Prosciutto, marscapone cheese and figs are Camille H's favorite. I could eat an entire plate of the salmon pesto bruschetta. The artichoke was amazing as was the roasted pepper and goat cheese. My mouth is watering, just thinking about it!!! Camille H and I have been here a few times and always do bruschettta and share the picnic salad - goat cheese, beets, bacon.....so so wonderful. \n\nThis place is loud - not necessarily a good place for a  first date if you want to get to know each other, unless yelling is your thing. Although, if you are both very hot, and love to see and be seen, this is a great spot for that!\n\nI would NOT recommend bringing a child here. It's too loud and the food has too many \"adult\" ingredients.\n\nOH and I learned (the $3 way) that you always say to the Valet that you are going to Le Grand Orange, and not Postino because then you don't have to pay for the valet service.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JkUJz70emHJOM8XVF-stTA", "review_id": "5sCbdFNVIf-obkkLbTvJeQ", "text": "I had a business lunch here, very cool vibe, great sandwhich, I'd go back even though parking is a pain.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RnbQiRQIlp2AIxRCM0gPRw", "review_id": "9jfMFFRW3958xu_d-G_FHQ", "text": "Yum! and more Yum!  We went for dinner and got really lucky that we didn't have to wait. The bruschetta is wonderful and they have a great wine selection.  Just thinking about how good everything was makes my mouth water and I want to go back.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "zPiEroQrxxyBrHSUAcymBg", "review_id": "nAIKDc4pf4JB8GjgSSqLcw", "text": "Third time is definitely a charm. \n\nFirst time: I had a gift certificate, tried the panini and an awesome selection of red wine I can't remember. After hearing so many great things about Postino, I was quite disappointed that night. My panini was just.   Yup. just. \n\nSecond time: I came here with a friend and it was his first time. Since it was our 3rd stop for happy hour that night, it was a bit hazy. \n\nThird time: I decided to try this place again with my brother and my sorority sister who needed a ride to the airport. We did the bruschetta, and bottle of wine for $20, and it more than made up for my first experience here. The Grayson was such a good cabernet selection. My brother even bought another bottle to take home for our dad's birthday. It's also $9 off any bottle you buy to take home. We ordered our board of 4 bruschetta, and although they made a mistake on two, they made it up to us by bringing out the original two we ordered, so we tried 6 different bruschettas. They were all different, ranging from sweet to savory, but none of them were bad. \n\nThe service here is really awesome, and it's consistently good. I can't wait to come back to try the other bruschetta flavors!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Kqvfep2mxS10S50FbVDi4Q", "review_id": "kqmoCqQFw9pPIxC58uE_Ww", "text": "OK.  We've all been here a million times in the evening for bruschetta and wine.\n\nI was in the area and decided to give them a try for lunch.\n\nThe nine iron panini was fantastic.  I ordered it on ciabatta bread and the chicken, bacon, burrata, lettuce and tomato ingredients made this a winner.\n\nIt was strange being here during the day, and not drinking wine, but I'll definitely be back soon for another panini for lunch.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LL4cvz4wDhw9i0BIXEGd5w", "review_id": "yEePsDlL0tvEZQG0U1aSMA", "text": "The $5 wine by the glass every afternoon is such a total win I still can't get over it. Went there before a flight last week to kill time and it was an awesome vibe--pretty full at 1pm on a Wednesday. Friendly bartenders--and did I mention wine is $5 a glass every afternoon? (Beer is also $5 per pitcher.) Try the sparkling sauvignon blanc. \n\nMade me want to buy a house in walking distance and move in.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p-hrTR6nGHVNPgNZSXbMuQ", "review_id": "y23ek8sqhfgNALmr7yPVbQ", "text": "Postino is one of my FAVORITE restaurants I have ever been to.  I always make sure to be very hungry when I go.  I can't say enough good things about it so I will try to be as concise as possible.\n\nMy friends and I usually go on Friday and Saturday nights and it is understandably busy.  We all usually grab a delicious glass of wine and don't mind the short wait at all.  I cannot say enough nice things about the staff here.  They are always very polite, friendly, and conscious of getting us seated as soon as possible.\n\nWe always order one or two planks of bruschetta to start out.  I have had them all and love them equally.  To follow that I usually order the prosciutto and brie panini.  All the ingredients taste so fresh and the bread is equally delicious (I have to admit I am picky about bread, coming from San Francisco sourdough land) I have to admit that all the food and wine fill me up so I have never tried their desserts but I am sure they are amazing as well.\n\nThe food is amazing.  The service could not be better.  The ambiance is nice and casual. The price is more than reasonable.  I have no criticisms for this restaurant and encourage everyone to go!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MtT6czDIN6ecqk6dKNsbgg", "review_id": "uwFIb6pcemhxS6Qm9lNRFg", "text": "Happy Hour Review\n\nIt's always fun trying out a happy hour in a new city - we know that happy hour is happy hour anywhere, from New Zealand to Memphis. So, when I set out for Phoenix to spend some quality time with family, my one goal for the low-key weekend was to hit up a local happy hour.\n\nMy great-aunt had heard good things about Postino's and Yelp confirmed it was a solid happy hour bet - coming up 2nd in the search queue. So great-aunt & grandmother in tow, I headed for Postino (quaintly named as the location formerly housed a post office!) for their Sunday afternoon reggae and white sangria. I first noted the full parking lot, which I came to find out later - has discouraged some other relatives from visiting Postino. But for an LA-kid, the fact that free nearby lots and street parking was available - well, ain't that a novel concept?\n\nI also noted was that we did have to add our names to a waiting list; happy hour is not at the bar, per se, it's to be ordered from your seats. So we bopped around the adjacent La Grande Orange shop to bide our time - it also seemed like a good time with good food (albeit loud & busy). Thankfully, our wait was short and we were sat outside, which was fine in the 95 degree temperature - almost everywhere seems to have nice shading and misters.\n\nMy gang of three forwent the $5 wine and beer deals and instead opted for the Sunday special - $5 white wine sangria. I quite enjoyed mine, but my HH partners thought it a bit sour and added splenda. There are no food deals on the happy hour menu, but the prices are not too wallet-depleting. I got the  1/2 Italian Market Salad (greens tossed with roasted beets, goat cheese, bacon (no bacon for me!) and walnuts topped with crisped root vegetables in herb vinaigrette) and  1/2 vegetarian sandwich (grilled Asparagus, roasted artichokes, red onion, vine ripe tomatoes, goat cheese, and house-made pesto) for $9.50 and a cup of the Brocolli-cheddar soup for $2.50. \n\nI didn't leave any room for the bruschetta, but it sounded great - you pick four options of toppings (including brie & apples with fig spread; smoked salmon or salami with pesto; white bean with chopped tomato; ricotta with dates & pistachios, and more) for $12.75.\n\nThe crowd was pretty homogenous - youngish professionals on family time listening to the one-man reggae band. I think it'd be a great spot to catch up with a girlfriend over the weekend. And I'd love to see what kind of crowd the early evening/evening brings. To me, it seems weeknights would be optimal for a date night.\n\nI also wonder about the 11-5 happy hour, which is great for the weekend, but I wonder who can partake on weekdays...", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D3ERNOMC7BsrZFalhF98RQ", "review_id": "Y1zcPyhtxMd9mEw-1l5MQQ", "text": "Absolutely nothing better than the bruscetta, boards and wine...other than the atmosphere.  straight out of old portland for those who love a real hangout place.  hot day or cold, this place just warms you up and keeps it cool.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LqoX0cXXIqNyTk46HvQO7g", "review_id": "lDup_4thaoFIzJMuAuaI6g", "text": "Love this place. Food is consistently delicious. They have great happy hour wine specials and a kick butt list. I dig that the servers all help each other, it makes for great service all the time. They also get to wear what they want which is awesome. It feels like the employees of MetroPark and the Buckle are serving me food. If they had more carb free items I'd eat here all the time.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DPo1uZzvRBUnMJnA6XMcLw", "review_id": "l8AcEBGvSWnCITwD4JmFdA", "text": "Another friends birthday tonight. And all I can say about this place is wow. Personally I love wine bars, the ambiance can be so indulgent. Postino's did not disappoint. With a cool cast and crew of waiters and cooks; the atmosphere was like a kool dry place. I do wish there was more seating; but what can you do about that? Bring a smile & your love here and the night will feel forever young!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "SgqMqHZh37U_g9WgF9jY6w", "review_id": "loviLJhwBixtpsz99VuCUQ", "text": "Reggae Sundays are not to be missed. We went this last weekend and had a blast. I've spent a lot of time in Spain and they served the best sangria I've ever had--by far.\nPostinos is ALWAYS good. But Reggae Sundays are a real treat.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PxiR8eWNLqN1RWLqMG8GCw", "review_id": "9CVmC1FOMltqyAtGsMozHg", "text": "Been here twice and plan on visiting again. The bruschetta platters are amazing. Also, Im a huge fan of  the Cucumber Honey Lemonade. Just remember one thing...be open minded about trying new things. Its all fresh! Nothing processed or frozen. Good luck and enjoy :-)", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UKEoR821QJ6kTXzaNMSQJw", "review_id": "A4djV4Ct0GayhamBjRIpzw", "text": "When I visit an other place for dinner, this is the benchmark. I love the food and service is always top notch. You have to pay to park, but its worth it. Work your way through the menu, its a great way to spend the summer.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ptu9rQnWLEzll7O2bNj0Xg", "review_id": "EjQ-lznVjOEd6u8R_zz_kw", "text": "Postino Winecafe remains very close to my heart. In a foodie way, too.\n\nMy boyfriend and I came here on a hot humid Thursday night. The lightings were great to bring a date or to catch up with a friend and there were fairly good amount of room noise to keep your conversation on the privacy level. The service was just lovely. Oh, the little \"Gum\" note-card was utterly cute. You can either spit your gum on the note-card or exchange phone numbers. :)\n\nThe first time I visited Postino, I wanted to come back for more of their bruschettas. My boyfriend and I shared the various bruschetta platter: \n1. Brie & Apples with Fig Spread - He quickly picked this because the first time he had it became his favorite and was confident that I would absolutely love it, and I did -- I loved the sweet taste of the fig with the crunchiness of the apples. yummm! The composition of the brie, apples and fig gives this bruschetta a sweet taste.\n2. Fresh Mozzarella with Tomato & Basil - Since we had 3 more bruschetta options to pick, we went for something light and simple. Everything was fresh! The combination of the mozzarella, tomato and basil was simple yet blended wonderfully together. \n3. Smoked Salmon with Pesto - This was probably my least favorite out of the four, but it was okay. Although the capers were mouth bursting with favors -- which was delish, but it didn't do much justice for the slight fishy taste of the smoked salmon.\n4. Ricotta with Dates and Pistachios - By the end of the night, he declared that this became our favorite bruschetta, evar! I think they toasted the dates a bit or something of that sort, but it was perfect. The pistachios weren't dry and the ricotta wasn't an overload. All three components made it tasted like sweet heaven in your mouth. When I think of bruschetta, I immediately think savory, but there's nothing wrong with a dessert bruschetta, right? I think not. The texture of this was just perfect. No complaints here!\n\nHe and I tend to order enough to feed 4 hungry men when we dine out. So we also called for the Panini -- the Vegetarian Panini on ciabatta to be exact. We had the side salad with crumb goat cheese. Meh, I didn't care much for this panini, maybe because I was already full off of the tasty bruschettas!\n\n\nThere's a $3 charge for Valet. But it's all worth it!\nI am definitely coming back for their bruschettas once I fly out there.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ve--Bm9qHhthbDymH5ku0w", "review_id": "OcFsIyUpmCH0SYRas0VE0w", "text": "OMG. These are not the boring bruschetta that you are used to. Fresh, quality meats and cheeses on fresh ciabatta bread. Between the 3 of us we split 8 different ones. Along with a great bottle of wine, 2 glasses of dessert wine, a creme br\u00fbl\u00e9e and coffee, we were all satisfied, and all for under $100 total! I've had $500 dinners that weren't as satisfying. The manager overheard us mentioning that my brother and his wife met here on their first date and we were treated to Prosecco on the house. Great experience, AWESOME food and excellent wines, left me happy without spending a fortune. Alyvia, you would love this place!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WXi3Ulga_migZyvAUZdNCQ", "review_id": "dsceE8jgo78kYZcWgo_pbw", "text": "This is a \"go to\" spot for us. Always. I have never, ever had one complaint about an experience or the food and I have had the pleasure of coming here for 5+ years regularly (weekly?). Great for lunch, happy hour, or dinner. Great for clients, friends or dates. Fabulous ambiance inside (always have fabulous music) or on the patio (Central location is my fave). Love the simple modern decor peppered with mid-century touches.  I've used them for catering and it's been a delight and clients LOVE Postino! Nothing on the menu is the wrong choice, absolutely nothing. Incredible ingredients, impeccably chosen. Favorite Bruschetta choices (you choose 4) are: Prosciutto with Figs & Mascarpone, Ricotta with Dates & Pistachios, Roasted Peppers with Goat Cheese, Brie & Apples with Fig Spread. Yum! Best starters: Pub Board, NYC Grilled Cheese (I die for that mustard), and The Butcher's Block. Favorite salad is the Mixed Greens, better than it sounds! I've been known to come in and just have wine and order the bowl of olives for dinner, they are that good. This is one of my happy places, if you haven't been, you must!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UBIeuiLY9PobybSgo0qhWw", "review_id": "ObAaQm64bZMJtoLgeTFGbQ", "text": "Ok I have waited long enough to review Postinos...I have been here more than any other restaurant since I moved to AZ so I had to share my view on this place! I go to the Arcadia location most often so my review is based off of that..\n\nThis is me any one of my best gals Sunday spot...we go maybe twice a month and enjoy the Reggae, $5 Glasses of wine and of course the BRUSCHETTA!!...All of my fellow Yelpers have pretty much summed it up, all of their bruschetta is AMAZING!!! my favs are the brie with apples and the prosciutto with figs...I can eat that all day long...their sandwiches and salads are yummy as well...my next goal is to make it here for brunch :-)\n\nOverall\nvery casual and laid back vibe\nparking is a bit tricky \ngreat for dates, lunch, brunch, bdays, holidays...and the list goes on...", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MLNXzph9nlCXGiSuv5G5Yg", "review_id": "E5ZJcIEHmLiOZIJq4gjNbQ", "text": "Having grown up in this neighborhood, it was quite a shock to come back and see that Katz Deli (a longtime institution on Central Ave.) had been completely transformed into Postino's newest creation.  Walking in, there's absolutely no indication that Katz was ever here, even though the shell of the building remains.  That said, mad props to Postino for preserving this landmark.\n\nToo be fair, I'm not a wine expert nor a frequent wine drinker.  If you are, you're more than covered at this neighborhood hangout.  The food, while a limited selection, is excellent.  I've had a couple of the paninis and the bruschetta and I've never been disappointed.  My favorites are the Turkey Panini and the Smoked Salmon and Pesto Bruschetta.  Light and flavorful and a nice complement to the Syrah I had.  \n\nThe atmosphere is very urban and industrial and is absolutely jam packed at night.  A little noisy at times for my taste as sometimes I've had to yell at my friends for them to hear me, but I pretty much expected that with the crowd this place draws.\n\nAll in all, a nice addition to the neighborhood.  Postino's reputation in the Arcadia neighborhood brought me in, and the good food and relaxed atmosphere has made me a believer.  If you're a nightlife fan then come here at dinnertime or after a movie.  If you're a foodie (like me) I recommend coming here for lunch (or Sunday Brunch) when its more relaxed and not as crowded.  If you're a wine buff, then you're good here at all hours.  RIP to Katz, but a nice new chapter for this historic location", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BEcT2wCP-G0LfkKZSlYdzw", "review_id": "tbpCt3tSKCdG70vBRux-GQ", "text": "Great for any occasion. The salty sundae is unusual and fantastic.  The bruschetta addictive.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "va02uX_MvN2suVKIX_pNeA", "review_id": "X7dszdEQO9oSvfiVrt6ihA", "text": "I will admit I have only been on Monday and Tuesday nights and some may be mad that I'm sharing this secret spot but its always been a good experience. Monday and Tuesday nights they have a bottle of wine and Bruschetta special for $20 bucks. I would guess about 20-30 wines to pick from that regularily range between 20-40 bucks (of course still 10 bucks in a grocery store) and four servings of bruscetta with about  8 or 9 different choices. They have live music on weekends and I've heard its packed on sunday afternoons as well. They offer valet parking and free parking on the streets and nearby parking lot. Service is great keep in mind you may be waiting on monday tuesday nights 30-45 minutes for a table if you come in before 9.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gc2HgeugdfddetscYkNoOg", "review_id": "aIJk-wuPCPnQaEjNDb7y7g", "text": "I absolutely love postino arcadia. The bruschetta is always delicious and the wine deals are great! Everyone is always very nice and friendly!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "L3XWX_dd8_pYnRSMdppjDg", "review_id": "gJnGuYmuKatXFDF8U2K7zg", "text": "Oh Postino's Winecafe, where have you been all my life?!?! \n\nHonestly, I don't drink wine, and trust me my family is so disappointed in me because of this. And because I don't drink wine, I was hesitant to go to Postino's. I mean Winecafe can scare off us non-wine drinkers.\n\nThe Truth!?!? Postino's has A-mazing food. And I will brave the wait, because there usually is one, to eat their tasty tasty Bruschetta and their mouth wateringly wonderful panini's. Although if you add Brie or prosciutto to anything and I am totally there!\n\nOkay so back to the moral f the story, Just because you don't drink wine, still go eat at Postino's...really,  you will love it!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_N-DeS909pOyryxC0mMAjw", "review_id": "N4RuoovbMCR7GMpnt4znoA", "text": "I was recommended this place by a local foodie who is very picky. He swears by the place so I trusted him.\n\nThe location is nice, and pretty cool inside. The menu is impressive and has a lot of cool ideas. The food that I ate however was not any good.\n\nI paid so much to get so little and what little I got was not impressive at all. I was actually embarrassed as I brought a few friends from out of town there and they also thought the food was gross. I felt like they would never trust my judgement again.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "83TzIow1A-a-fVyvQb-vPg", "review_id": "JJqhmKZhaoLcxcyb0ALrNQ", "text": "Get the tomato jam bruschetta it's the best. Followed by salami pesto and the roasted peppers. Such a great spot", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "THYIqfnLV54VZ_v2hCfq2Q", "review_id": "ktx_tyGQp6DCFWdVomjusA", "text": "I like the original here next to La Grande Orange, but the one on Central is closer, nevertheless on this visit, there were plenty of open seating, and it was nice and cool.  I ordered a mocha, as I felt it was one of those mocha Sundays after a beer Saturday.  The mocha was the best I have ever had.  I also ordered for our table the Mozzarella and Tomatoes which was really tasty and was the perfect size appetizer.  I ordered my fave, The Autostrada, which was perfect, and the bread was crispy but not over done.  We had a bit of mishap with when it came to the check, as someone had made a mistake, however another member quickly resolved the issue without question.  That is why I return again and again to this place, also the vocal entertainment that was there also provided a great Sunday lunch experience.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 12, "useful": 10, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "eeEj90eJiwYMLJfPW9kdxg", "review_id": "N_517ohswf_fP_7JVi5uPw", "text": "Time to share some opinions here that the majority might not agree with...\n\nSandra Bullock is a horrible actress\n\nHigh School was NOT the best time of my life\n\nPostino Winecafe does not live up to the hype\n\n...while I write this, I of course realize that most people sadly somehow enjoy Sandra Bullock films, think High School was a blast, and...at least according to the reviews on Yelp, adore Postino Winecafe. \n\nThe food is decent enough...bruschetta was flavorful (although on our last visit the bread was a little hard) and the Pub Board appetizer is amazing. The main gripe we have with this place is the service. Do you have to spend a lot of money on alcohol or look like a hipster here to get good service or what? We went for a light meal...nothing more. I don't see a sign on the door that says 'must buy wine', so why did our waiter treat us like a couple of vagrants while he was overly friendly to tables around us who were spending more money? I get it...higher bill, higher tip...this is no excuse for bad service though. A paying customer is a paying customer. The disparity in service couldn't have been more painfully obvious, and that's a shame. Maybe we went on an off night...or maybe Postino is getting cocky...who knows?\n\nWe had a decent meal, but left feeling like outsiders instead of valued guests. Maybe next time if I wear a 'deep V-neck' and Katrina wears some 'jeggings', we'll appear wealthier and get better service. Eh.\n\n3.25/5.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3TGup17SCV6uHsifmTKirg", "review_id": "KDClecXNUGXhU3sM_rmDSA", "text": "I've been to Postino a countless number of times, and have never been disappointed by the food or the service.  The servers are always friendly and helpful, and the food (especially the small sandwiches and bruschetta) is delightful.\n\nIf you're thinking about going during happy hour or for dinner, I recommend calling ahead to make a reservation, or expect to wait.  It can get pretty packed.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ryjqXdp68i2I9JPOpX9URw", "review_id": "AC3Kmb0m1JBkcWThkB2MSw", "text": "Good, decent wine selection.    I do wish the menu was a bit broader. Not complicated, but, broader.   This would be a good antipasta/appetizer sort of place.\n\nGreat place to sit back and talk with friends", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sALB8-F04S9VcZMF_GkGUA", "review_id": "9DfRwj1OVyTgjH_W1HaS-w", "text": "Still a 5... Still my fav wine bar , date place.. Or place to hang, get good vinos & gossip... Cheap valet.. But if u snag a LGO place, I think.. Free. Bruschetta.. Not any, any other wine bar.. Can compare.. Yummy sweets..& staff is amazingly nice.. Even though this place is always standing room only..", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V6rhoTCw7S6H8eHwv2M6Vg", "review_id": "iYcBNbxMqWM70h8ruaeXxw", "text": "OK. I realize that I look like a huge softy with the stars but I really do love postinos. My world revolves around their bruschetta. I mean, ricotta with dates and pistachios (!) Most amazing thing ever. The apple, brie, and fig spread is pretty spectacular as well, not that I've found one I don't like. The wine, sangria, and prices are all good. The only thing that tends to be lacking is the service, but only in speed. I'd say they need a few extra hands but that would just add more bodies to an already packed house ( I have never seen this place slow) so I'm perfectly content sitting back and waiting. Give yourself some time if you plan to visit, just sit back and relax, when your server does get there they will be friendly, the wine will be good, and the bruschetta will be delicious.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fM-blcJqCF90MQvk04aAdg", "review_id": "zbl9iMQSzcyKmxM1OO-O4A", "text": "Obsessed with Postinos! I live right down the street from there and frequent it quite often. I'm a vegetarian so it's sometimes difficult for me to eat places but at Postino's they have wonderful meat-free bruschetta options. They also have excellent Sangria for those who are looking for a lighter fruity alternative to wine. I like to go there on Sunday's and drink $5 Sangria pints and listen to the reggae band. So fun!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Phj1jHdpcPPBE1hNg9-Tqw", "review_id": "EuGa6FYhNFxLLHsmG3Kqjw", "text": "An ALL time Phoenix favorite of mine for lunch, that I have neglected to Review, but was reminded by this most recent visit.\n\nTaking something so simple (Brushetta, A Cheese Plate, Soups) and turning them into \"works of art\" is an art in itself. Have eaten mostly everything on the menu at one time or another and am NEVER disappointed. They even changed my mind about liking brie - well of course their \"Triple Cream Brie\" had a lot to do with that - heavenly!\n\nTheir Brushetta, in addition to being beautiful to look at is absolutely FABULOUS Haven't had one I didn't like, in spite of the fact I am NOT all that fond of Smoked Salmon or Tuna, but loved their preparation!\n\nDid I mention the \"Grilled Cheese?\" \n\nDon't ask - JUST ORDER IT! \n\n$6? Are they nuts? \n\nNo, it is worth it!\n\nKind of what I think each time I order it!\n\nLots of fun to have many for a great selection with several people sharing. Probably ALL but the soups should be shared and even the soups can be, if you are with someone you really care about!\n\nGo, don't wait! Wonderful for lunch, nice for a casual dinner and the wait staff is generally terrific!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xv9nUSKR5RqnkgD0tufTfA", "review_id": "sYSw3gYUmW-8KhGz_qgj_g", "text": "This is going to be short and sweet.... The bruschetta is one of the best around. I luv the idea of 4 different flavors on one plate. A couple of my favorites are the proscuitto and fig and the goat cheese and tomato jam. So so so...so good. The paninis are just as scrumptious. I am partial to salty and sweet flavors mixed so I go with the proscuitto and fig jam one and it always hits the spot. But, with all that said... my favorite thing at Postinos...the one thing I can not leave without eating even if I have just stuffed myself into an uncomfortable food coma... is the salted caramel sundae. OMG... ice cream with think, rich, buttery, and a hint of saltyness caramel...the little bites of chocolate covered pretzels. Holy cow... it might be on the list of possibilitys for my last meal.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f3LA83yEEBMj9q92H28O7w", "review_id": "F3-mhNWufq7NmAlcpdiFxg", "text": "I love their wine, cheese and bruschetta.  I hate their lineups.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "itWDC1MoquLplv0uIn36xQ", "review_id": "NR38-_EQwgn45FzxAQJCbw", "text": "WOW!!!! I wish i could add 5 more stars on to this Yelp. Today at work we ordered from Postino's, for lunch and we had a missing sandwich. We called to tell them this and not only did one of the employee's bring us a refund, but he also brought us the sandwich and a gift card!! postino's you rock!! customer service like no other. thank you, thank you from The Root Salon!!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9LVYioS3Om_cCWcr03mbdA", "review_id": "MYbW-FnJvcMNBEOu8s4rLw", "text": "I really miss this hot spot for lunch. You can not lose here. Really...\n\nMy fav would be the bruschetta. Such a hearty, italian treat served ontop of a wooden cutting board. The cheese boards are brilliant for snacking and socializing. \n\nThe building is an old post office. How unique!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "btNuDo_2iVCRBz86DUkGeQ", "review_id": "wT8Xz1HRgpYXsEPWggHA2g", "text": "The food, service and atmosphere were fantastic. I'm visiting a friend and she's definitely planning to go back. We had a bruschetta sampler, our favorite's being the roasted peppers and goat cheese as well as the fig, pistachio and ricotta. The salad selection was great and we also had that with the mixed greens, candied walnuts and Gorgonzola. The open air aspect made for a peaceful environment and as I told my friend, you could easily transport this restaurant right into the meatpacking district in NYC...and it would be a hit.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sQTvI2N_WT5m60ZUbTMCMQ", "review_id": "WWCuqbXaFHrhyvUczsieTg", "text": "Oh Postino...how I love you.\nThere's really nothing that needs to be said other than GO THERE!\nI've been nearly a dozen times now and I've literally never been let down.  \n\nI like to sit at the bar when I can, Sander is such a great bartender and always gets us everything we need before we have to ask.  We even mentioned we were waiting for a spot at the bar (it was a busy friday night) and he was nice enough to come get us when 2 people left.\n\nWe usually get the bruscetta, especially when they're on special (mon and tues), but if you want to branch out, try the pub board, or the butcher block.  Both are perfect for finger food while enjoying your wine and your company.\n\nThis is always where I go for special occasions or when I have out of town guests.  This place is definitely 5 stars.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9qCPmT6ovJjxL4tJB4ANCg", "review_id": "oSufPl5qkpCVfcVdp4VHyQ", "text": "My wife and her friends have raved about Postino and I finally had my chance to take in Postino a few days ago. \n\nThe bruschetta is excellent. I had a hard time determining which was my favorite, but the white bean and tomato barely edged out the salami/pesto and mozzarella and tomato and basil. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the 8-10 choices on the menu.\n\nI was very impressed with the food. I ordered the Nine Iron Panini and really enjoyed my meal. The panini was cooked perfectly. The chicken, bacon, mozzarella and dijonnaise went very well together. \n\nOften at trendier places, I'm not full after my meal. Postino filled me up though.\n\nThe service was very good. Our waiter was attentive to our needs and provided the check in a timely manner.\n\nI can see why this place is popular. Very good food, nice atmosphere and a place to enjoy some wine with friends in a casual setting. \n.\nThe only downside is the limited parking and valet parking.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5Dg4nTKuQ3o21af1bkxEPA", "review_id": "N_OMOYo3eZxUVMMQXeO9Vg", "text": "This place is amazing and one of our favorites when visiting Scottsdale. The Bruschetta is by far the best I have ever had (several varieties to select from) with a large enough portion for two. They also have a great wine list ($5 a glass between 11-4). Asked the waiter for any evening special for the week ( They had a plate of bruschetta and a bottle of wine for a great price after 8pm)", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mA64E3Ei2rPfGTjt1biMRQ", "review_id": "JiGl1uOQnQPtHg_wrPoYgw", "text": "I would have given Postino's (as we lovingly call it) 5 stars if it weren't for the ridiculously long wait, BUT! \nIt was a Friday night.\nI can't complain about lingering in La Grande Orange while waiting for our table.\n\nI was in a party of 3, probably took us an hour to get a table as we chose not to sit at the bar, ended up with cozy seating outside on the patio, where the tables seem perfectly spaced from each other, and the twinkly lights seemed almost magical. We ordered glasses of wine, then settled on a bottle of Tempranillo (wow!) to accompany our respective bruschetta boards. ADORED the mascarpone-fig-proscuitto (first experience with that combo) and spicy white bean hummus.\nI liked the fresh mozzarella-tomato-basil just okay, thought the hearty chewiness of the bread was a bit much for the delicate toppings.\n\nTry to walk if you can- parking is a nightmare. \n\nLOVE IT!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YPwFl3RCRwr-kyN-890STA", "review_id": "31Q_qE1mip1EORCYo7ZDbw", "text": "On a recent trip after not being here for quite sometime I was surprised that is wasn't a bit more crowded. We had no problems finding a seat at the bar. \n\nThey have a great deal everyday of any glass of wine is $5. We had a few glasses of wine and had The Butcher's Block for an appetizer. Very good mix of goodies for sure. It always had a nice ambiance and great prices. \n\nSince it's starting to cool off I know I'll be back a bit more.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vWZsmtNF2O5W_hcBRFK3lg", "review_id": "0XBuzJbGA0aEjKGqxCMEvA", "text": "A trendy spot to hit up. I am not a big fan of wine, but gave in to coming here with my friend that loves wine. I hear there is a $20 bruschetta and bottle of wine on Mondays and Tuesday. Well last night (Monday) we got the $13 bruschetta (with 4 pieces you choose) and a $30 bottle of Grayson, a cab, all for $20. I mean what a deal.\n\nDark atmosphere, good food, good variety of wine. Definitely a great local business to support. Parking is probably the biggest problem you'll encounter.\n\nOh and they have a \"People Love Us On Yelp Sticker\"!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RE_h-saaso1RXQNGKG-Raw", "review_id": "t3qVjEZiHaTPgO4wD4_qzw", "text": "You've got to go there for Saturday lunch. All glasses of wine are only $5. Their bruschetta is phenomenal. I recommend getting the pub board and asking for soft pretzels instead of the bread. The pretzels are freshly made and out of this world.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3xVwlgww4Pw5wc_twrfOwA", "review_id": "2MvHCWnnanYy4w-vfMvipA", "text": "I actually went to Postino and drank beer. I know, what was I thinking right? But they had a pumpkin ale on tap and I'd been drinking a lot of wine lately so we went for it. \n\nThe one thing I have to say about Postino is that the bruschetta is a must have. Most places give you a little piece or two for each of your selections, Postino gives you a whole large slice of bread for each choice that's sliced into four good size pieces. It was way more than we expected and both my date and I felt a little full going into the main course just from that.\n\nSpeaking of the main course, I had a panini type sandwhich with chicken, tomato and mozzarella that I really enjoyed. \n\nThe atmosphere and service is perfect for a date. Quite enough to talk, you get enough attention but not so much that it interrupts your night and the lighting, outdoor seating and ambiance is just right.\n\nOh and that beer? Loved it too.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_6NI9_kujXCUEiwrnDI53g", "review_id": "Oy3vdC4c4rleaTZJ487wSw", "text": "I went here again tonight, I think I need Postino rehab.\n\nI was with about twenty women from my sorority alumni group; we just met up for some drinks and snacks after work.  Postino knew we were coming and set aside a great little arrangement of couches, tables and chairs for us all.  I had two glasses of wine, Grayson Cabernet (which was really good) and a Reisling (I can't remember which one, but I liked it).  My friend and I also split the selection of four bruschettas.  We had the brie and apple (my favorite), the caprese, goat cheese and roasted red peppers and salami and pesto.  They were all amazingly good!  \n\nSimply put though, I love this place because it is consistently good. The service is always great, it is reasonably priced, the food and wine are delicious and the ambiance is wonderful.  Right now is the perfect time of year for them to roll up their garage doors and let the fresh air in off their patio.  And the dimly lit bar is the perfect place to get a little tipsy on a Tuesday.  ;)\n\nI will continue to go back time after time because I am never let down.\n\nPS:  After reading their menu front to back, even though I have it memorized, I noticed that on Mondays and Tuesdays for $20, you can get a bottle of house wine and a plate of bruschetta.  This is definitely enough for two people to make a meal out of or for three to four to share as an appetizer.  What a great deal!\n\nMy only complaint remains their monopoly on parking and the pretty much mandatory valet.  Just let me park my own God damn car!  If you don't mind walking a bit, though, you can skip this part.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K9dSPbFhxbLPNZBTp7uOMg", "review_id": "qj7iDS31G5BA60-10XgDbQ", "text": "I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE\n\nyumyumyum\n\njust try everything, especially the cheese platter and the bruschetta platter. seriously, you will be pleased.\n\nTheir champaigne and sparkling wine selection is pretty fine too. This place is SO cute! and SO delicious. The waiter is pretty knowledgeable about all the foods and makes really great recommendations as well!\n\nLOVE LOVE\n\ncan't wait to go back!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PHKe2H1tKwECKNSX4iTTMQ", "review_id": "o343uM-pN6bopPk0LS8SnA", "text": "If you have not been to Postino's....WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!!? This is one of those hidden gems...I enjoy everything about this place.\n\nThe food- excellent\nThe Wine-  cant go wrong\nService- Always have been very please\nPrice- Fair\nWait time- Yes...Ive had the pleasure of waiting a few times, but its worth the wait.\n\nBe back soon...", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M6kAQ2anG2c8-fcoHEC_1A", "review_id": "2d_IT91a90AHAEhGvrHC-A", "text": "I really adore this place. I've eaten here many times and the food has always been excellent. The atmosphere is fun and hip. The servers are friendly and helpful.\n\nThey offer a wide selection of bruschettas. Each selection is more delicious than the next! I especially love the prosciutto with figs & mascarpone and the ricotta with dates & pistachios. Their salads are tasty and are a perfect portion. I love their Pub Board with a nice cold lager. When they have tomato soup you should get the grilled cheese panini. Soo good! Good prices on wine and other drinks. I've never had to wait very long for a table, maybe 5 mins at the most. The only downside is parking. The last time I went valet was mandatory and felt a little ripped off to pay $3 for someone to park my car three feet from the valet stand. Oh well!\n\nCan't wait to go back!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vwkbXfn1j6yDGcv9VgePaw", "review_id": "6u_lWyiY96c80Nf5qj8siA", "text": "I actually crave the Procuitto, fig and mascapone bruchetta. This is a must try!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5Ka8MMYEoZfsU-jZzUt00Q", "review_id": "nOt1arnJmfqwyuC_Do4m4g", "text": "Postino's is FANTASTIC. \n\nOf course, their bruschetta is the talk of the town.\n\nI've tried the apple brie, the salami, the smoked salmon, and a few others. They have cheap pitchers of great beer and great deals on wine. The atmosphere is classy and it's always busy. The waiters are attentive and if I haven't already mentioned, the food is fantastic.\n\nOne of the gems in downtown Phoenix area.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Cxt0n_IohFGXncyomAEv0Q", "review_id": "bsdDYaI4OqkbAtl5phQlkg", "text": "Wow!  The Bruschetta is phenomenal!  I love this place, and if you're looking to go out with a small group of friends, and need a place where you can have fun, but eat too, then this is the place for you.\n\nBeware though, if you go during regular dinner rush, expect to wait at least 30-40 minutes before being seated.  I have eaten at Postino's on several occasions, and have never received bad service, that's of course after you have waited for 45 minutes.\n\nIf you want to try a place very similar without having to wait so long to be seated, but you can sacrifice a little bit of the quality than I would recommend The Living Room in South Chandler.  Otherwise, enjoy the food at Postinos and have a great time.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vtESplowvwkxPa56wsxo4Q", "review_id": "N_Ih9qRun4cT4w7ZNKeDkw", "text": "Went to Postino last night. Had a great time, well with the exception of the crappy service. We had at least three waiters/waitresses. We had 2 glasses of wine, one of which was Brent's pick. Pretty awesome. Also had some Bruschetta. You just have to try it! Lots of unique offerings. Also had the salted carmel ice cream dessert. Yum! \n\nWould have given it 2 more stars had the service not sucked! Really recommend their waiters and waitresses spend more time at the tables, check up more often at the tables, and do a bit of up selling. Not once were we asked if we wanted anything extra. Hello? :)", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Qgupxwm_bHehtat82fvtog", "review_id": "WG_ZtMeKyrbWxZLPp1lf8w", "text": "I am simply in love with Postino. Everything about this place is food for my soul. We live in Tucson now and every time we come up I have to make a trip here.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rjlb-7-JcmM6fR64ZpyTug", "review_id": "BPrGg2-u59qpcTxqqyEocA", "text": "I've been to Postino on dates, for birthday celebrations, gatherings with friends and even a company Christmas party (read just a group of people with an excuse to day drink during the week).  In all cases, it works.\n\nQuick tip, sit at the bar if you're on a date... if it goes badly, the bartenders are hot and will rescue you.  \n\nWhat more do you need, really?", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zjX3Bph1uSWtrhaLCuyC2g", "review_id": "q35wX6JC_tc3VyYeC9ULXg", "text": "Best nights to go to Postino's are Mondays and Tuesdays.  They offer $20 deals where you get 4 slices of bruschetta out of the 12 that they offer and one whole bottle of the house wine.  Each bruschetta slice is probably the size of maybe your hand with your fingers outstretched -- if you're a petite girl  :) ...  They then cut each slice into 4's.  Perfect for sharing!\n\nWe went on a Monday night after 8PM and ordered 2 bottles of wine, the 2 orders of the bruschetta (which were 8 slices for those that can't count), and a bowl of olives.  The total came out to about $50...that's a little over $13/person w/o tip!!  AWESOME!!    PLUS, they have complementary valet parking. \n\nEverything was just fantastic, I've never had fig before and they made my experience there quite memorable.  I definitely recommend you come in, regardless if it's for their $20 deals on Mon/Tues or not.  They've got GREAT food and I WILL be back.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Znu5KKqytHfmjbXfQo3f4Q", "review_id": "WHB1t2687wVKrFLQEtxWBA", "text": "Since moving nearby to La Grande Orange, I've lamented the amount of money I've spent at that most tasty place.  Now that I've finally made it to Postino, my lamentations will only grow.  Yeah, it's wonderful.\n\nCarla greeted me at the door, chipper as only a Saturday night can create, and gave me a quick tour upon hearing it was my first time. She handed me off to Maya, who was also supremely patient with my many questions and general ignorance of wine.\n\nYeah, I'm not a wine snob. I have little patience for sniffing and swirling. I've good wines and bad wines, but I'm fairly convinced anyone talking about the boquet of light oak with a strong raspberry melon finish is making it up or part of a cult.\n\nDidn't matter, though. Maya recommended a fantastic wine, and between her and Carla I sorted out which of their famous bruschetta I was going to try (proscutto + fig, salmon + capers, tomato jam + goat cheese, apple + brie).  \n\nThe garage doors were open and the weather was fantastic. Loved the decor, loved the staff, loved the food, and loved the... what's that other stuff they served.., oh yeah, the wine.\n\n(sigh) Between this place and LGO it may be cheaper for me to just move again further away.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VW4B360TLOOcn9TybWl6pg", "review_id": "LUn6w5rAXePNAOQDjd4enw", "text": "Spent much of 2010 going back and forth to Phoenix on business trips. My team and I would do our best to make a trip to Postino on each trip. Fantastic bruschetta, amazing little chocolate dessert of yumminess, and glorious vino. Not to mention that the wait staff is super friendly and they \"share\" tables in a way that seems to work well! \n\nEven though the $20 deal for a bottle of wine and bruschetta was amazing, the wait was pretty long (upwards of an hour) in the 100 degree heat on Monday/Tuesday evenings. We learned after one time to avoid the crowd after 8pm on Monday/Tuesday and stick to Sundays or Wednesdays at Postino.\n\nI highly recommend it.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GBgY4j4mZjB-eoRb359Nnw", "review_id": "tUr1ShXtakpPEUlcTxOeLA", "text": "As the great Adam Richman says, \"Oh my goodness..oh..my..goodness\"\nHands down the BEST restaurant Ive eaten at in Pheonix thus far!\nHad no idea what to expect coming to this restaurant while attending a conference over the past week, but a friend (who is now a local---tear) suggested this restaurant because of thier great happy hour. (Every Monday and Tuesday night after 8pm, $20 for a bottle of wine and bruschetta) We missed the happy hour but now that Ive had thier homemade bruschetta...who cares! I would come back again and again even without the discounted food. \nThis restaurant is quaint and cute. Sort of small and tucked away behind a random street (obviously Im not a local Phoenix-er) But they have this cute little outdoors area with a fireplace and bar, and when you are in a hot little town in the middle of the dessert, its nice to be outdoors and enjoy the warmth at night, something we dont get to enjoy too often in SF. Im sure many of the other plates at this restaurant are delicious as well, but their specialty by far has to be their bruschetta! Almost any type of concoction and combo you can think of to go on flaky/crispy baquettes, this restaurant has come up with. None of the bruschetta's that I tried were dissapointing.\nLet me start by saying, this place is a \"share with everyone\" type of restaurant, which, I have no problems with because then I get to pig out and taste everyones's plates. haha!\nSo, I literally tasted almost every type of bruschetta that was on the menu.\nLet me start with the Brie and Apples with Fig spread- this almost tasted like a dessert because the tangyness of the apples. The Tomato jam with fresh sheeps milk cheese could also be had for dessert. This actually may have been my most favorite out of all the bruschettas! The cheese was sooo creamy, you could eat it with a spoon. That mixed together with the sweetness of the tomato jam------heaven.....\nProsciutto with Figs & Mascarpone\nThe Warm Artichoke Spread was mighty tasty and fresh and this coming from a girl who grew up in the \"artichoke capital of the world\" \nBurrata, Bacon, Arugula & Tomatoes- Adding burrata to anything cant be anything but delicious! And knowing that, I, a corndog/bacon LOVER think that this combo will rock anyone's world. Um, hello.....bacon!\nSalami with Pesto- the salami was tasty and spicy and together with the homemade pesto was the perfect combo for a warm night. \nI will come back to this restaurant next time I am in town for spring training, hell Ill prob eat here every night Im in town!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UrJSPcSii2LyKViKotQ_Kw", "review_id": "AUjNF6mm4-ghtGKIr67Y9w", "text": "Great place for a quiet evening with friends.  good wine and unpricy selections.\n\nwe were hungry and gotten the half soup and sandwich combos which were all good and nicely prepared.  the portions are not too tiny too.\n\nI like the ambience here very much and it reminds me of how kazmeriz in downtown scottsdale used to be, before it got famous.  so dun swamp this place with your wannabe friends :)  bring nice people okay :)", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qiwJjgpZ-fgGYFU0Ndh8Qw", "review_id": "Lm1EtoJ-kjUNCoKpIaISJQ", "text": "I have been to this Arcadia location a handful of times. Each time I got the same thing because on Monday, and, I believe Tuesday nights, they feature what is probably the best deal in the world. For $20 you get a BOTTLE of wine, your choice, from a long list, and a large plank of four different sets of specialty bruschetta. The ambiance is upwardly-lounge-casual; perfect for both a date night or meeting friends after work.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jlr3OBS1_Y3Lqa-H3-FR1g", "review_id": "fcMZoRUAicXAIRqSmoZhNQ", "text": "OMG!  this bruscetta is to die for!!!  how I have not been to this place before, I don't know.  Great selection of wines and boards...get a pretzel rod when you go...to die for.\n\nthe brie/apple/fig bruscetta and the artichoke are just amazing...\n\ngreat atmosphere in the old arcadia post office which is VERY cool with the glass garage doors open!!\n\nlots of servers always milling around casually so you are well attended to...", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kS-zOetVeNWpm7f0Cie4-g", "review_id": "mS3vw_ETLOyQ111U82vkIA", "text": "Fantastic bruschetta. And $5 glasses of wine during some lunch time happy hour thing (I can't recall the times though).\n\nI really enjoy the food here, and it's pretty cheap for what you get (a lot of food). They have free valet parking if you can't find any parking on the street.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pUhzaeZmNU6KvcdvyDy2dw", "review_id": "tLSA66KYPaPwk_IEXnUlVQ", "text": "I love this place! I've been to this location several times and have yet to be disappointed. They have $5 glasses of wine until 5pm everyday (sangria on sundays) . The food is delicious!! Service is great and they always have good music playing!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "G21Eyv0nW7DRDwMniA7JQg", "review_id": "SNDK4UwihbS97btTslu8kg", "text": "I was torn between this place and LGO but was at LGO for breakfast.  Pretty happy I picked Postino for lunch.  Sandwich selection was unique (Prosciutto with Brie) and the general ambiance during lunch was real nice.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KXbybW2X8I0uJbKvJxnZIg", "review_id": "3fxZ0jVsIuW-eCLwcDFHIQ", "text": "Outstanding food, ambience and wait staff", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "x46c5z1ldZHuYcLlrIf1nA", "review_id": "q8U9ij7Yqk_6ZlBDVeWeKw", "text": "Yeah, yeah, their bruschetta board is great. But there are other gems, too! Their pub board (sans chorizo for us vegetarians, though I'm sure it's delicious) is amazing. The warm soft pretzel from nearby MJ Bread is the best soft pretzel I've ever tasted. Paired with some mustard, a select sharp cheddar, cornichons, and corn nuts, it is the perfect snack to enjoy on their comfy patio benches with a pitcher of happy hour beer. I only wish it was a little bit cheaper to enjoy the offerings at Postino, and I feel they could use a couple more substantial vegetarian menu items. The service is great, they are helpful, provide suggestions, and attentive. Thanks for being part of the neighborhood, Postino!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "40tpSDAtekYIjUJg0EmB1w", "text": "I can't say that I would fight for a parking space at many places, but Postino makes the list. Will I ever steal a parking spot? Not at all, but I will look long and hard for one here. The wait is worth it yelp friends. Postino does a great job luring customers in and keeping them. With their incredible happy hour, I wish I could sneak away to dine on a glass of wine before 4:00 PM on a weekday and for those who can, I salute you. \n\nEvery time I wine and dine at Postino, I leave full, happy and satisfied. The original Postino location will also be my favorite based on it's location, ambiance, character, service and quality products. The wine is obviously top knotch here at Postino. Bottles line the walls and the staff knows their selections inside and out. They offer bottle specials all the time and you can enjoy a bottle at a reasonable price practically every day of the week. \n\nTheir food competes with the quality of their wine. I long for their bruschetta. You chose four different flavors and for a reasonable price under $15. My favorite bruschettas are the prosciutto and fig, and tomato paste with cheese. The tomato mozzarella is also a classic. But, it really just depends on your taste buds because any bruschetta you choose will be excellent. Many times, I got for the half sandwich/salad combo. I like to order the Market which isn't on the menu. It comes with pesto, tomato and mozzerela. I make sure to add chicken. The Mediterranean is my go-to salad but I vary between all of their salads. You really just can't go wrong with anything on the menu here. And it tastes even better with wine. Doesn't everything?", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vZkrh1eB6ac7IqFzgeQpDA", "review_id": "QamTNTGcCjeBuCbEKW1_wg", "text": "We went to Postino's last night and had an excellent dinner.\n\nThe cedar plank bruschetta is a wonderful accompaniment with their wine selections and can be customized to taste. With at least 8 selections to choose from both my husband and I found bruschetta that we enjoyed.\n\n For dinner I had the mixed green salad and he chose the tuna panini. My salad was much better than it's very ordinary title. With grapes, Gorgonzola, tiny fried onion strings and a wonderful vinaigrette I left feeling satisfied but not overfilled. My husband's tuna panini was also excellent with a perfect amount of flavor.\n\nThe best part about the restaurant for me, was the ambiance.  We went late in the evening.  The soft flickering candle light and open dining room created an atmosphere that would be wonderful to dine with either friends, or a date. It would be a perfect place to spend a few leisurely hours sipping wine and talking.\n\nWe are excited to go Sunday from 12-3 for $5 Sangria and live reggae!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NqjJrT2dGRvVyn9aycy_lg", "review_id": "L4k7DBBYBY0_nedfeavGMg", "text": "I love the decor and ambiance, the food is delicious (try the brie panini) and there are plenty of wines to choose from. Plan on spending an hour or two to relax.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7tA6O_H0uWtszsIbolpgsw", "review_id": "wlG2eRftLQjQ9MVKP_qXDQ", "text": "the salami and pesto bruschetta is THE BEST! wash it down with some sangria and your tummy will be cured of the rumblies.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JtqCTs5hmVRIzQTm_jvhiQ", "review_id": "6quLXjVbq5mFcwzxmAv2Sw", "text": "This is the perfect spot to go to with a few friends. Great wine and great food. \n\nThe bruschettas they have are so so good, as well as the sandwiches.\n\nThey have a large selection of wine and each glass is only $5.00 each until 5pm -- The staff I have interacted with have all been really nice and helpful.\n\nSome of the people that go there are wannabe foodies and snobs though, use caution. lol", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZqAQBRnMzoELyiSCKTY9AQ", "review_id": "4nLoNn0AImZlEaPhSkewrQ", "text": "LOVE the Tuscan Tuna panini! Great creme brulee as well! The atmosphere is great, super convenient location and free valet! I look forward to making this place a frequent lunch stop.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s2PpELgBrqasMYvgiMs1NQ", "review_id": "05uH0Px0Xsa29H4ttTM2CA", "text": "This is an awesome place to go with friends or a date! Made me feel like I wasn't in  Arizona anymore. The vibe is super hip and classy. A group of my friends and I went on a Monday evening and loaded up on their $20 bruschetta and wine deal. The bruschetta was the best I've ever had! Plan to go back for brunch!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "93CVZEe3_HTk_GdDZOHy6A", "review_id": "faAwNMJTYLkL4qSrOYgHEA", "text": "I have been to this Postino location probably 10 times now and I am definitely a fan! I've been in for lunch, which is a bit of a different vibe than after dark. I think the service is better at lunch, probably because they are less busy. Either way, the wine selection and food are great. I agree with other reviewers that the $20, Monday & Tuesday nights, after 8pm deal is awesome! You get 4 bruschetta & and a bottle of wine for only $20! The vibe of this place at night is neat. It's dark, & dimly lite with tea light candles. There are a few comfortable sofas, high top tables, regular tables, and a great patio outside. It has a very intimate feel and would be a great place for a date. It does get very busy & crowded in the evening so keep that in mind. There is usually a wait on Mondays & Tuesdays after 8pm. Service gets a little slow during their busy times. My favorite bruschetta is Brie & Apples with Fig Spread. It is very sweet! If you're desiring a salad the Raspberry Chicken salad is great. Very flavorful! I also really like the Turkey Panini, very tasty! The only bad thing I can say about this place is the parking is awful! More often than not, you'll end up having to valet your car because there is very little parking.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bcvhLHYRdcjo0MHmQnM7ZQ", "review_id": "dFuMSeSLQWGtd4t9Z7mqdA", "text": "I have to say, I DO like their food and the service is always pretty good. The atmosphere is great. HOWEVER, making reservations there is a different story. \n\nThey only take reservations for 10 or more. I had 7...\n\nMy grandparents are in town, and can't really \"wait at the bar\" until a table is ready. They are old and tired. Hence, I tried to make reservations here, called 24 hours in advance... they told mebthey couldnt do it, but  to come in anyway and 'wait at the bar' for a table. I told them I was going to be with some older people, and asked if there was anyway we could just call in 20 minutes beforehand and put our name on the list, so my grandparents wouldnt have to stand at the bar. They said they didnt do that. Seeing as it THE EXACT SAME THING as coming in to put my name on the list and wait twenty minutes there, I dont see the problem. I asked them politely if they could make an exception considering the situation... they said absolutely not. Where I come from, restaurants will try everything they are capable of to accommodate their guests. This IS NOT what Postino's or the LGO owners do at any of their restaurants. After talking to Postino's, I tried Chelsea's and LGO and got the same answer.\n\nI also tried Chelsea's, which takes reservations for less then 10 but got the same story, they were booked and we could wait. Also asked them about calling in when we were on our way b/c I was with two older people who could not stand long... they said no way.\n\nI own two restaurants, I can tell you-- this is not appropriate customer service. Its also not very moralistic. If a frequent customer explains a situation, seeking a little help, and its not ridiculous, the restaurant shoud be happy to do it. \n\nSeems as if the LGO owners have taken a cue from Houston's... which is the type of place that gives Scottsdale a bad reputation. The type of service that scares out-of-towners away from Arizona because we are too \"snooty.\"", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Mryy35v-ml0UE3eqF5McwQ", "review_id": "0Ly_ijYp7yF-R2hptu4jcQ", "text": "For starters, our server was definitely \"too cool\" for us.\n\nThat said, the place is a really interesting, urban space with either a social or a cozy vibe depending on which table you get.\n\nThe bruschette is what they are known for and it's pretty good, given that it is not your typical diced up tomatoes with olive oil and balsamic. We had one with ricotta and pistachio and dates (big hit), one with tomato jam and goat cheese (yum), one with spinach and artichoke spread (pass), and one with apple and brie (good combo).\n\nSide note: seems like they use grocery store brand bread (like a vienna loaf) and then just put some toppings on it and make a killing. Nothing uber authentic about what's going on here, just to warn you.\n\nIt seems to me the rest of the menu is just okay.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "d95On_QNeQPr01pRNzHa5w", "review_id": "GCrxp8a9tnbTe8T-knOW8A", "text": "If you want bruschetta, you cannot go wrong here!  You get to pick four. Request to have them cut in fours, much easier to eat!\n\nFAVES\nProsciutto with Figs & Mascarpone\nBrie & Apples with Fig Spread \nFresh Mozzarella with Tomato & Basil \nRicotta with Dates & Pistachios \nSalami with Pesto\n\nThe green picholine olives ARE SO GOOD!\n\nRaspberry Chicken Salad is good.  It's a little sweet, but I always ask for the dressing on the side and just use a very small amount. We usually share this as well. \n\nThe Brie and Prosciutto panini \n\nThe pieces of paper  with 'your gum here' So cute!\n\nMon/Tue after 8pm $20 bottle of wine AND bruschetta! Awesome!\n\n\nCons-Loud. Really loud. Acoustics in this place are terrible when it's busy, and it usually is.  It's a little better when the doors are open.  I guess they can't really do anything about it since it used to be a post office.  Hence the name 'Postino'  \nDesserts are mediocre\n\nCrazy busy parking lot\n\nIf you don't want to valet, you will have to park down the street on campbell near the residential streets.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eVq6OT3R-nRnZDfmtX9aOQ", "review_id": "U5bqh5iuZC141hXoyyHeOA", "text": "Awesome food and wine!  I love having the option of various small plates to share amongst friends.  Last time I went was last weekend and we had the olives, Bella Postino (artichoke dip and hummus with white beans with a variety of breads), and Bruschetta.  The wine offerings are great and they have a decent variety as well.  I have also tried their Bellini which was wonderful in that the peaches in it tasted fresh and like the actual fruit instead of the canned syrupy version - a pleasant surprise.\n\nThe hummus was smooth and creamy and the artichoke dip was warm and comforting.  Honestly, I don't think you can really go wrong with any of their bruschettas.  We have tasted the fresh mozzarella with tomato and basil, prosciutto with figs and marscapone, smoked salmon with pesto, ricotta with dates and pisachios, roasted red peppers with goat cheese, and the warm artichoke spread - all wonderfully fresh, mouth watering, and plenty of toppings so you can experience the full flavor of the offerings.\n\nPeople watching is fun at this location if you're into a varying crowd.  The decor is fun and the staff is friendly and seems very relaxed as well as catering to locals.  The acoustics are surprisingly good for the setup and there is occasional live entertainment as well.  As most have experienced here, the parking situation is less than ideal, but the food is well worth it and always have a great time when we go.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X_kPh3nt0AJPNPHye2rTlA", "review_id": "LS1TWXB2D1ZNIZPpJhQAYQ", "text": "This is all time favorite place in arcadia and top ten places ive ever been to...i love to go there on mondays and tuesdays for a bottle and a board for $20...you get a bottle of wine and a boatd of bruschetta its fabulous...the whole restaurant is open it looks like an old garage...there are heaters so you will not get cold...they also have paninis salads soup and a few other things...their wine selection is great and the staff is friendly...", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "vhxFLqRok6r-D_aQz0s-JQ", "review_id": "uvvgODmYhhqH0mdsS6Jzwg", "text": "Still one of my favorites.  The bruschetta is delicious and the fact that you can order different kinds appeasing my non-commital inability to make a decision self.  Tuesday nights are almost impossible to get a seat at now that they have a special running where you can get a bruschetta board and a bottle of wine for like $20.00 bucks or something ridiculous.  Have small bills with you as the parking situation almost requires that you go through the valet.  The restaurant is great for a light nibble or a heavier dinner if you get a pressed sandwich or salad.  (The chicken salad in particular is one of my favorites)  You'll see a lot of couples here on first dates (which can be a lot of fun to people watch)  I've seen some really awkward dates, and some really great ones were you're convinced you're seeing magic happen right in front of your very eyes.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DfJ8B8T1fgNA6_ZT-aeUlQ", "review_id": "rFDFKpSK-7izzw3mt5naKA", "text": "It's a strange menu if, like my Mother, you come for a visit from a small town in the midwest. To us Phoenicians, it's a little bit of wonderful, if not a little bit strange of a menu. The food is wonderful, admittedly, I only eat the brucshetta (I know, I spelled it wrong) now because I LOVE it! There are several toppings to select, and they are all yummy! \nThe salads are very flavorful, but I'd rather eat bread with goat cheese and roasted red peppers, or brie and apples, or hot artichoke spread...or...you get the picture.\nDouble delight: you can walk across the parking lot and enter the back door of La Grand Orange and get fabulous Tammy Coe cakes and cupcakes, as well as big, yummy cookies and a variety of other delights.\nGo early or go late, or you won't find a parking place...or a table.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FHDI8M5sm6lrZXNUBZAOfA", "review_id": "SAy_WL-cq2AZKfwvzXU6qg", "text": "Everything I want in a neighborhood joint to make me jealous of not actually living in the neighborhood. Lovely setting and layout, good mix of conventional dining getup with sofa/chair/couch/table combos interspersed, waiters with cool hats, and finger-lickin fancy fare. Not too fancy for these jeans, but fancy enough for my heels. \n\nIt takes a damn good Bruschetta to make me crack my vegan ways, but I confess my cheese-avoidance got lost between the brie and the apples and smothered with fig. For me the bread was just a tad too soft, but the wine was just right. Fantastic for a romantic date or group gathering - will be back soon!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1jJ__X80nkTrsdaf7e-4Dg", "review_id": "PUoK51jbLLVsN3uF8e1XoQ", "text": "Went there for an early brunch and we were driving to LA so we skipped the wine!  Their bruschetta is absolutely outstanding. The best we've eaten. Ever. We would go just for that again :-) oh, and will make sure to sample the wine too!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MIw9w6FUBPxejVNV2aTpQw", "review_id": "HTo-6y0qhHxgr99RVNr3eQ", "text": "I may be alone in this, but I think the above ratings, more than anything else, are about the way a restaurant makes you feel. Postino makes me feel like I've enjoyed an evening out, like I've gotten full on yummy food made from quality ingredients, and *almost* like I don't miss New York (my home for the past 6 years). The atmosphere is lively and the service has always been friendly and attentive. The pub board and bruschetta (esp prosciutto & fig) are delicious and cut into portions perfect for sharing. Go with friends, enjoy the wine list, don't over-order on the food, and Postino will make you feel good, too.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "FhW_jRJSxk734fY-4qn9Pg", "review_id": "mmdqf-_3e6YaRN6q0wCEnQ", "text": "Perhaps the best way to re-use an old post office building, make a cozy wine bar in the middle of a trendy part of town and serve a great selection of wine as well as a unique menu of assorted bruschetta.  The staff was friendly, accommodating, and extremely helpful in choosing a nice crisp Sauvignon Blanc. This is the sort of quaint bar all neighborhoods should have.  Unfortunately, it is not in my neighborhood, thus the envy I have right now for my friends out there.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bEJMn_jbXWHTmDPzPOflRw", "review_id": "mj4S9StMvf3iBvmg87W6Sg", "text": "Luved the Bruschetta....For 12.75 you get a choice any 4 from the Bruschetta options...My fav was the Prosciutto with Figs & Mascarpone...Amazingly tasty !!!! A recommended pick for sure...Good place for wine and a chat with frndz.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "khPlizt3ava1xkbtAxHQnw", "review_id": "dqRHphSkrJ-CTTsVDe0Bug", "text": "This is one of my favorite places to visit in the valley. Good wine and yummy apps. I've been here several times and I've never been disappointed. This place is a must!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LAZ4pgoajGT4kmDFUPCmcA", "review_id": "S-42bJhMflpQa2t_4AuWWw", "text": "I'm in love with Postino.  I do love the outdoor seating area, open air restaurant, wait staff, food, drinks - everything. \n\n I have been coming here for well over 4 years and recently branched out from my usual picks.  I tried the Mediterranean salad and Veggie panini- both great choices!  \n\nIf you are looking for GREAT wine, AMAZING bruschetta, and a relaxing evening out, Postino is the place!  I've never been disappointed.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZC49A1K-if7KP8VJXoqELQ", "review_id": "NjV-NhBDxjKxMYNj1QyAsA", "text": "I joined a friend for lunch here last week and we were able to sit outside and enjoy our perfect weather.\n\nWe both had the Pick 2 special.  I had the salad and soup.  Soup (chicken &n rice) was perfect temperature and had great flavor.  Salad was fresh and I was able to pick from their long list of salad choices. \nI LOVE THAT. Many places will match your soup up with a plain side salad, not here!\n \nMy friend had a scrumptious looking vegetable panini on ciabatta bread  with a side salad.  \n\nThe other great thing about Postino's is their early Happy Hour.  Any, I repeat any, glass of wine is $5 until 5:00pm.  They have an extensive wine list with some great choices. \n\nThe ambiance here, well if you haven't been you are sorely missing out.  I love the old brick style building surrounded by lush flora.  The decor is modern yet comfy.  Don't miss this place!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6jCLpga2hFAcV2QbMhzgpQ", "review_id": "unndYZyYzxZPOdetgqrV5g", "text": "I spent a great deal of time looking for places myself and my girlfriends would enjoy for our winter escape to Phoenix from Minnesota.   \n\nI found out about Postino and had to try it.  SO glad I did!  Enjoyed the eclectic atmosphere and the great adjectives my server used to describe the wine.  \n\nI had the pick two  - prociutto/brie panini with a side of roasted pepper/gorganzola soup.   All to die for!   The ladies at the next table ordered the mix of baguette with different toppings.. looked amazing.  \n\nI was there for happy hour and sat on the patio.  I love the atmosphere, very comfortable and non-pretentious.   Very good value.  My bill after eating and having two glasses of wine at happy hour was $21.  \n\nMy girlfriends arrive tomorrow.  Postino is a definite stop.   Love it!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Da4aw-NF9ond8U6XYRmT0g", "review_id": "SXPpDp6ChcCirsR1eptsFw", "text": "Excellent bruschetta and a nice wine selection. We went during lunch and parking is a bit of a nightmare but once we got inside we were seated rather quickly. The design is crisp and trendy. Cool place and we'll be back. Maybe sit outside next time.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uzWTAgkONAZd5NrfP9XXlQ", "review_id": "LxK1DhX8xI6OWMHW44SR0w", "text": "Busy, cool little place here. Cozy decor and atmosphere with a European feel, great place to share a bottle of wine and sample some of the many bruschettas.  Food is great here but menu is short and  would appreciate some options with a bit more substance.  Prices are good and Hoegaarden on tap is superb.  No reservations here so arrive early.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WflEF3597OItD39ygq9C8A", "review_id": "aDgvDx6aZQbXrvIab8zVfg", "text": "I have been going to Postino Winecafe for about a year now, I am so pleased with my experience every time. From the wine selection, to the bruschettas, serving amount/portions, to the atmosphere (the outdoor setting area is beautiful on Arizona evenings). Every person that I bring to Postino Winecafe is pleased with their experience and even go back without me. They have great specials on Sunday afternoons too! With that said, try it out.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3hPmlMAP3PfHMiwNW_RUZg", "review_id": "gOMLq2DHWlVy5v90n-ZZ5A", "text": "Ok I think this winecafe is highly overrated!!\nWhen you have a tiny menu you should do what you have amazingly!! But my sandwich lacked prosciutto. I didn't find the chips to be amazing either. Overall I felt pretty let down. And I can think of at least 2 places that bruschetta is done better in the valley.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Jtb1UWfOuQosT-Rlf6HlrQ", "review_id": "oHOjdqqaCn24JNLyRUS9DQ", "text": "This is the perfect setting for a girls day on a Sunday afternoon.  Share a bottle of wine while listening to Walt Richardson perform.  Couldn't get any better than this. Also, can be very romantic with the right man.  Gentlemen take your lady's here, they will be very impressed. The food, beverage and ambiance is amazing.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "duTNSjfU9i1uHXsetPyR3A", "review_id": "QRpJ__DstPz9AT8ptZsOGQ", "text": "Food was ok bread was stale on my sandwich. But service was not good at all! God for bid you ask them to split a check. I was told she cannot do it. Only if we told her when we sit down to start. Well my friends came 30min before me and my wife.  Been in restaurants for 20 years and you do what ever it take to make your customers happy.  So bottom line is we will not be going back for stale bread and half ass service.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Mn9YYbeY_ydJ7NABALyYIQ", "review_id": "mKaYsddLjeY8GKlqP9Gczw", "text": "I'm embarrassed at the number of times I've eaten here since it opened.  i used to live half a mile from here and was one of the first people in the door.  The bruschetta is the best in town--period, end of discussion.  The salads sometimes aren't my favorite, but there are plenty that are delicious.  I'll admit that the cheese plates also sometimes leave me wanting, but that is a rare occasion.  It has been interesting to see the wine selections evolve over the past several years.  When it first opened, Postino seemed to have nothing above $35/bottle, and that selection was good.  It stepped up its game in the past two or three years and now boasts a more diverse and more expensive selection (e.g., Sea Smoke pinot noir).  I appreciate the addition of even better wine, and am happy to say that the glass list remains reasonably priced.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2kceAwjbj3I9XOeQPF3lMw", "review_id": "nd00idqtJP-n_xD0USqPFQ", "text": "Enjoyed Lunch there today. I had there Pub Board which was a perfect starter. All the things on there from the soft pretzel sticks to the corn nuts were awesome. \n\nThe Paninis were probably the best Ive had. The ingredients were fresh and tasted great. \n\nI will be back!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i8DseVjz5ypByMh3ZfxEFA", "review_id": "UMqn3HsPh5ak5AbVh9yVMQ", "text": "Bruchetta board, pitcher of Kronenbourg, sitting on the patio, stellar service and boyfriend = death because this is the best dining experience I might ever have. \n Favorite slab consists of: Roasted Red Peppers on Goat Cheese, Warm Artichoke, Dates, Pistachios with Ricotta and Sheeps Milk below a sweet Tomato Jam. \n\n The only *bad* (more so just personally annoying), thing I've ever come across here, had nothing to do with the food itself or even the servers..well not our server..was when one of the ladies walking around clearing tables felt the need to express to us that SHE has OCD therefore, we needed to remove the last 2 pieces of bruchetta from the board, so she could clear it..because it was making HER uncomfortable..\n\n Never push your 'disorder' off onto someone else and expect them to abide, especially when your customers are deep in mid-conversation about serious things like puppies and the night's baking agenda...this customer will not yield and out of spite, leave a lingering, lonesome bruchetta upon the slab for your sake.\n\n I, too, have a disorder - not caring about your fear of individual bread pieces on a plate.\n\n Despite said occurrence, there are NO complaints, ever. A valley staple that I recommend highly, for all occasions.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8p4at4zdzCpueAmSBaorZA", "review_id": "jGaB00G4-DcGLmYGohpxYw", "text": "Can't wait to go back.  I love the Monday deal, it is genius.  I was there with my twin mom group (about 12 moms of twins), we had a blast.  I love the Brie, Apple and Fig, Prosciutto, Fig and mascarpone, Tomato jam bruschettas.  I had the Teira Zinfandel, which was perfect.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_977TriQp2lqEBv89FuNSA", "review_id": "4e6kBKhopvndusOFp4tkzw", "text": "Love this place.  Love all the food and the staff is great.  We drive from Gilbert to have lunch at Postino's Arcadia.  We understand a new location here in Gilbert will be opening soon.  Can hardly wait. I do recommend this place to everyone I meet.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qklF6QU-bi4Y4Bt4g6Sv8A", "review_id": "DOniTG2QjTyN4aZoJclrFA", "text": "Im speechless. Simply, speechless. This place is AMAZING. I had pretty high expectations of this place and I was still blown away by the level of excellence this place carries. My amore and I decided to give this place a whirl on a Friday night, and we enjoyed every second of our experience. Upon arrival, we were told that there was an hour and a half wait, so we ventured into the bar area to have a glass of Prosecco, which was DELICIOUS by the way. About thirty minutes later, we were seated and looking over the menu. The wait was cut in half! I would have waited 6 hours for their bruschetta, though. We sampled four of their bruschetta selections, and not one piece was left behind. Their portions are large, and definately made for sharing. We topped off our scrumptious experience with an espresso and a salted caramel sundae. Im pretty sure my tastebuds are still dancing around.....As far as the service goes, it needs help. Our server was horrible. He refilled our water glasses ONCE and relied on other staff members to bring us our check. At the beginning of our visit, we were greeted by the owner, and he personally brought us a wine list, took our drink order, AND opened our vino, table side. That is so refreshing to see when the owner of a place puts his own elbow grease into maintaining his business. This place has an amazing, simple menu. Its an ideal place to take a date!!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eVq6OT3R-nRnZDfmtX9aOQ", "review_id": "awM3FCOoElmzK1uK98WLaA", "text": "Went back in the evening for some more of the delicious bruschetta!  This time I went with another friend and we shared that plus the artichoke dip and a sandwich.  We over ordered, but I wanted to try something new this time. He wanted the \"Nine Iron\" which has chicken, bacon, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, and dijionnaise on ciabatta.  It was rather tasty, however, the ratio of fillings felt a little off.  I love tomato, so it wasn't a big deal to me, but the sandwich was full of it with one thin little leaf of lettuce and clumps of chicken that weren't evenly distributed between the ciabatta.  I ended up opening the sandwich and rearranging the ingredients myself in order to help it along.  Fresh produce, good flavors and amazing bruschetta!  Honestly, I don't think you can really go wrong ordering it.\n\nThe service we received this time around wasn't up to par, but decent enough.  We didn't get our water refilled and the waiter never came back again so that we could order more drinks.  It was a shame.  The food still salvaged the visit though.  I just hope it doesn't happen too frequently since I plan to come here more often with some more friends.\n\nThis time we sat on the patio since it was a little quieter in order to chat and despite the chillier weather (I say that loosely, since I'm from Chicago and shouldn't really complain...) I found the outdoor torch like heaters (no, I don't know the technical term for them and apologize for that) to be perfect along with my jacket. Next time around, I think I'll try the soup and salad!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "FZrrFpYxVK7z5aBLxyiaSQ", "review_id": "KgpyyZ780G886jo57h5ISw", "text": "Always a great place to go for a light meal, snack, or just a glass of wine.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HyjycFSvHG3hjS8VjvxAUg", "review_id": "w_ucc5PS3FbxByJV7puZFw", "text": "First time here a week ago. The atmosphere is fantastic ! We came during dinner (around 630PM) and the place was packed but everyone was friendly and so was the service.\n\nWe ordered 4 different bruschettas. I was originally intending on ordering a panini, but one of my sorority sisters suggested otherwise. A few other sisters vouched for their bruschetta, so the bf and I didn't think we'd go wrong there. All of the different kinds we tried were delicious! So much that we ordered another 4 with our 2 favorites. Can't go wrong... just pick one! Or 4... since they come served that way.\n\nI wasn't feeling wine that night for some strange reason, but their cucumber lemonade was sooooooooo refreshing. Yes, that many O's.\n\nNew favorite stop-by-when-we're-in-town place.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YPk47NcyWSkk-541OxyzMQ", "review_id": "3Wd7hLSGxBnZ1Zu3IGTM9Q", "text": "Great patio, happy hour prices, wine list, beer, and food. I love meeting my friends here after work. Please open one in the East Valley!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ry8rY9CxKLwQfxRgdm4NHQ", "review_id": "pEHSKQsDVmnbZUkDqe7iAg", "text": "I came here for a leisurely Friday lunch. The ambience, the food, the wine and the outdoor patio were all amazing! \n\nI had the Ranga Ranga Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand which was nicely chilled, crisp, light and a refreshing choice for sipping outside on the patio on a beautiful sunny day.   \n\nWe chose the cheese board which was not the best I've ever had (although in all fairness I am a cheese snob!!) but definately good and I enjoyed the presentation and the different selection of breads served with it. We also ordered the bruschetta. It was hard narrowing it down to just four as I wanted to try them all. We settled on the following:\n\nRoasted red peppers & goat cheese - My least favorite of the 4. It was good but I would have preferred more goat cheese and less peppers\nFresh mozzarella w/ tomato & basil - Chewy bread, fresh tomatoes, ample basil, yum! \nSmoked salmon w/ pesto & capers - Salmon was fresh, lots of capers, another yum!\nTomato jam & fresh sheeps milk - my absolute favorite! I had to remind myself to share. \n\nAn overall great experience.  I can't wait to return so I can try the rest of the bruschettas!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3RD504bNEwOmeqImRuVSsw", "review_id": "wB5DbRevyXoyy4vXZnp9aA", "text": "Hubby and I have gone to Postino for years...first at the Arcadia location and now Central.  We enjoy Central's patio more, so we head there.  With either location, we've always asked ourselves, \"why didn't we think about opening a restaurant that just puts tasty things on bread and charge well for it?\"\n\nlet's face it...what Postino does is not rocket science.  Great composed salads, wonderful panini and bruschetta. but, there's no hard cooking.  What there is though is creativity, style and great service. \n\non our last visit, we headed to Postino Central on a Wednesday night, thinking that since it was the day before St. Patrick's, no one would be out.  well, we were wrong. first, we were turned away by the valet -- \"sorry, we're full.\"  The parking lot?  the restaurant?  Where should we go?  any tips?  so, i got on the phone and called the restaurant -- \"Your valet just turned us away, are you looking for customers tonight?\"  He was cordial and stated he would go chat with the valet about finding a better way to turn down folks who needed to park their cars.  \n\nhostess was very friendly and accommodating...giving us every option for seating.  but, given the spectacular night that it was, we wanted to wait for an outdoor table.  so, we ordered some beers with the very friendly waitress that happened by, and sat in the outdoor \"waiting area\" watching the sunset.  about 1/2 hour later, we got a prime table -- in fact the same table we eat at each time we are there. \n\nsame waitress came by.  hubby ordered a second beer (i was still nursing the \"shorty\" (only $2.50!) I'd ordered before.  We selected the bella postino platter with white bean hummus and warm artichoke dip, as well as a bruschetta board of four luscious creations.\n\n\"bus boy\" brought water and small dish of olives (okay, really small -- there were two of us and he brought 3 olives -- not 2, not 4, but 3 --yes, we arm-wrestled for the last one.)\n\nwaitress was friendly, thorough, spunky and a perfect addition to this hip, vibrant, happening place.  admittedly, we in our 40s were either parental age of the young 20 somethings gracing the place, or children of the 60+ \"second go round\" set.\n\nbruschetta -- golly!  we had pesto with salami (great quality), burrata with arugula, bacon and tomato (there was no bacon and PLEASE do not refrigerate your tomatoes), prosciutto with fig and mascarpone (oh so incredibly good) and the \"dessert\" one -- ricotta with dates and pistachios.  after polishing off the dips and the platter of breads (there are 4 pieces to each \"slice\" of bruschetta, we were stuffed.  \n\nwas intrigued by the salted caramel dessert, but there was just no room.  perhaps next time we skip the dip and save room.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "RyKKn7lV7StxDngkGt_6_w", "review_id": "gM0vmRynUc3tcjgaMfSSVg", "text": "I won't even venture to guess why so many people like this place. But a few notes: no, it is nothing like a European cafe; no, it is not an actual wine bar; yes the service absolutely sucks.\n\nWe came here for a friend's birthday party. Her mother had arranged ahead of time for 10 of us to be there and to have wine brought to the tables and poured and some appetizers brought out while we were waiting for the guest of honor. But before that, let's start with parking. \n\nYou can't park in the residential streets because you need a permit. Fine. I heard they had a valet and there's nothing on their website about parking so, whatever. I head to the valet who asks me if I am dining at Postino's or La Grande Orange. I say Postino's and he says \"Ok, that's $3.\" I asked if they seriously were charging me for valet parking based on which restaurant I was going to and they wouldn't answer. I asked if there was an ATM since I had no cash and they told me there is one but it doesn't work. I got back in my car and drove around looking for a place to park for about 15 minutes. Fantastic.\n\nWhen I get there, about 6 girls from the party are standing at the front waiting for someone to notice them. Finally, a very unfriendly gentleman pointed to two tables and said \"Those are yours. Those other tables where people are eating are also yours but they're not done yet. We told them when they were seated they needed to be done in an hour but they're still there.\" Ok, so now we only have two of our four tables. Great. Finally they seat us at our two tables. Another unfriendly staff member comes over and plunks down a few wine glasses and asks if we want a glass of temperanillo. She pours one of the girls a random taste and then walks away. Upon her return I asked if this was the wine we were supposed to have because it was a Malbec. She argued with me about that for a few minutes until I pointed to the label. She said \"Oh\" and walked away. I never did find out if we were supposed to have the Malbec.\n\nAt this point, the other two tables had been cleared. No one brought any other glasses or put the tables together, so we did it. Also, no one opened the other bottles, and yes they were screwtop, but still. So I opened them. Finally, everyone else arrived. We still only had 4 wine glasses. After trying in vain for several minutes we finally managed to flag down the unfriendly woman and asked for more wine glasses to which she responded, rudely \"We don't have any more.\" and walked away. I had to ask three different rude, uninterested staff members for wine glasses and managed to finally get another few but still, not everyone ended up with a glass. \n\nSeriously? Anyway, the bruschetta came out. While the menu offers a lof of different ones, they are all so deplorably bland and under-seasoned that they felt unfinished. The fig, marscapone and prosciutto should have been good but the poor pig that gave its life was disgraced. Dry, flavorless. Most of the bread pieces weren't even cut all the way through so we were all man-handling the pieces to get them apart. The bread was obviously just grocery store bread and I doubt anything is truly hand-made. The issue is, the quality of their ingredients sucks. They obviously buy the cheapest grocery store crap they can and then mark it up. Everything, even the apples on one of the bruschettas were lacking in any real flavor when they should have been tart and crisp instead of dull and mealy. \n\nAnd as for a wine bar? Seriously. A joke. They have a half of a sheet of paper, one side, as their wine list. No flights, no tastings. But for the audience it attracts who are easily impressed by over-priced glop and wine in a trendy area, they'll continue to do just fine. I will never be back.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "haPcehx50oMo-go1xF5MLw", "review_id": "CLdFRrmdKA-69SRjY1dHQA", "text": "Postino is an amazing place to chill and relax with good company, good food, and amazing wine. \n\nWe had a nice Friday afternoon lunch outside with a glass a wine, and it was a perfect atmosphere. The Arcadia location makes you feel like you're in a small town rather than a city like Phoenix. \n\nThe cheese board - amazing!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_ryfvOUWCEYHJqQ0NdQmsg", "review_id": "-1oAvsK2Mk1jqhHqwxOsGg", "text": "Postino = Love. That's all. \n\nWell, it's far from being \"all,\" considering I could sing it's praises all day, but I'll try to be concise here! \n\nService- friendly, laid back and approachable; even when it's busy (which is often- go Postino!) you never get the impression that they're too stressed to answer a question or help you. Always smiling. \n\nTremendous value- $5 glasses of wine until 5pm, and one $12.75 board of bruschetta is easily a meal for two - and DELICIOUS. I've yet to order anything else because I simply can't imagine a visit without it!! \n\nAmbience- reason enough to come back as often as socially acceptable. The industrial rustic interior is full of character and all in all just a wonderful place to be!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b2LsuXZY8QFbwK0ny1UUEg", "review_id": "mx1rYVAP5UsLJz2zCa1r6w", "text": "Yum!!\nWhat a cool place!! The wine list is great and introduced me to a new favorite wine: sparkling sauvignon blanc!!  A perfect combination of my two favorite wines!\nThe extensive Bruschetta menu was novel & very good.  Also surprisingly filling.\nI would also highly recommend the cheese board! Nothing was left unfinished on ours!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0beZngJ03EmIQfVcnlVK4w", "review_id": "dcckL3JABVptKGf8OEe8xQ", "text": "Wow, I love this place on Sundays! The patio and the music make me feel like I'm on a beach in Cali! Great mental escape. \n\nThe sangria (3-stars) was not the best I have had but was still good. The bruschetta (5-stars) was really unique and really good. I also had a sandwich and soup. Both were about 4-star quality. Our server was AWESOME! 5-Stars to him! He was hilarious. I don't think he was trying to be funny but he just was. Great personality and he seemed to really like his job. The live music....5 STARS! The musician was talented and he played for about 2 hours. From Bob Marley, Jack Johnson, to Dire Straits. All summer type music, and all very well executed. \n\nThe place was busy so it did take a while to get food, but I was relaxed, had my sangria, and had good music so all was right in the world:) The parking could be a problem but I got lucky and was able to pull right in. The bathrooms are unisex....eeeewh....but clean. As long as they remain clean I will keep my rating at 5 stars, the minute that changes....it will be 4 stars.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i3eTU1B8pZqsjUZ-wKbuXg", "review_id": "x6DUyDhtWUJxOjFrgt9Nww", "text": "The bruschetta is awesome!  I have taken a dozen people there and recommend the apples and brie, fig and marscapone, and proscuitto with dates and pistachios.....sometimes I get it without the proscuitto.  Perfect trendy place to take out of town guests!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gy9nOzH_L8NGCjrQr-ntng", "review_id": "7a96uRaFt8qfIVqKbYaDtA", "text": "It's safe to say that I have developed a serious love affair with Postino. While both locations are exceptional, the Arcadia version in the old post office has charm that is unmatched. The patio makes you forget that you are in the middle of the desert, the waitstaff is friendly, knowledgeable and fun, and the food...wow. The bruschetta goes unmatched in the Valley and pretty much any other place I've visited. It's so good that I don't bother to order it anywhere else. Nothing compares. The chicken and mozzarella panini has quickly become my favorite sandwich in town. I sub the pesto in for the mayo, and I can't think of anything I'd rather have for lunch. The downfall is the parking situation, but with a little patience or a few dollars for the valet, you'll be seated and enjoying a delicious meal in no time. Whether it's soup inside on a rainy day or a life-changing sandwich on the patio in the springtime, Postino never disappoints.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "g9s_yIDg9uA3RufY8-cqtA", "review_id": "vSKBI7N8n0R-9kAq0A3HCw", "text": "Postinos is 'that place' that I just adore. No matter the occasion or time of day, I have never been let down.\n\nI first went to Postinos on a date, and it was incredible. (I'm referring to both the guy & the food!)\n\nThe wine list is incredible - and there are almost always specials going on so you can try something new without breaking the bank. The food is delicious - I always suggest anyone try the bruchetta planks, and any of their salads are a delicious choice. I love both the Arcadia and Central locations the same; Arcadia seems to be where I frequent the most just due to proximity of our home. If you haven't been, just try it! Great food, great drinks, great staff, and friendly customers.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7jWmd57QoJnq2q4QyvVS2Q", "review_id": "8uXUPUhJ9iutLp93esCt1w", "text": "Postinos is an excellent place to grab a glass of wine and a light meal. There is an excellent patio and lounge area. I like that its good for intimate setting but they can also accommodate larger groups. They have a great selection of $5 wines which they offer on happy hour till 5pm everyday. Mondays and Tuesdays have $20 bottle of wine and bruschetta. We've tried all their bruschettas and we love each one! Theyre surprisingly filling--all fresh ingredients!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sc_Kcz2apQ1IJa9moO8qvA", "review_id": "l_RYIahf4KIrO-N3WMcakg", "text": "The bruschettas were delicious, I remember loving the following bruschettas: hummus with artichoke, cheese with marmalade, apple with cheese, red peppers. The music and the service were great. Would definitely come back.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "9FPkaQbCJeTEmKOtMl_88Q", "text": "Ok, so it was kind of funny. I have a friend in visiting from out of town and her parents are here also visiting family. So on Wednesday night I decided to take her to Postino, because I went to the one on Central and loved the food (hated the service, but the food was great). So I took her to this location. Much better! The place was way less busy (i guess that's because it wasn't one of their special nights) and we were seated right away. We even found parking over by LGO. Whoa. So, anyway, We shared a bruschetta board with the brie and apple, the goat cheese and bell pepper, burrata and bacon, and prosciutto and mascarpone and we each got a glass of wine. (I got the Haart riesling.... *drool* that has got to be one of the best rieslings I have had). So the bruschetta was good, I thought the goat cheese one was not all I had hoped for, but the apple and brie was wonderful and so was the burrata and bacon... I think burrata is my new favorite cheese.... that stuff is good! Anyway, it  was a nice night and everything was fine. So fast forward to the next day. I went with my friend and her parents to the botanical gardens and then we were going to get lunch, so I list a bunch of places we can go and they decide they want to go to LGO (Now I've never been there but really want to try their pizza, it looks amazing). So we get there and realize A) there is no table service and B) there is no pizza. Lame. So my friend says.... we could go back to postino..... haha! So we ended up going again! two days in a row. \n\nSo the second time we all got paninis and salads (and wine.... yum and 5$). I got the half and half with the turkey panini and the italian picnic salad. The turkey sandwich was pretty good, it had tomato, greens, pesto, and provolone on it. It tasted good, but nothing too special. The italian picnic salad was also just ok. I couldn't taste the vinaigrette that's supposed to be on it at all... maybe they forgot to put it on... or maybe it is ridiculously light. The other ingredients were good, it had beets, greens, goat cheese, walnuts, and some crispy things in it. My friend got the prosciutto sandwich, which I tried and it was delicious. Her dad got the nine iron which looked really good. Anyway, this was not as good an experience as the night before, but it evens out to four stars. Yay postino!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "e6jqQ_YXlGiLPi1z2HO0Pg", "review_id": "4P5agj5xG0KvcDTGrCrSGg", "text": "First, just be careful of sitting on the planters on the north side of the building if you have to wait for a table... sometimes you might get surprised by ants... \n\nNow, if that didn't scare you away (and I was trying a little, because I am hoping to tamp down the wait time a scoche) please enjoy yourself!\n\nPostino's Arcadia location is the original forerunner in the revitalization of the Phoenix scene. Postino. Cleverly located in a former Post Office. Thanks USPS.  \n\nIf you find yourself here with a wait (not always, but sometimes) look about yourself. The patrons at this location are uber friendly. With a larger-than-average number of regulars, some of them have very good stories to share, and are particularly generous. \n\nWe waited one night and had two gentlemen with a high top table offer to let us share their space. It was a rousing good time full of mutual ease, and they left before our party of 3 had finished. When we went to pay, we found out they had taken care of the entire bill. Thanks guys!\n\nIt's that kinda place. A little magical, a little homey, a little bit of wonderful with great food and plentiful draughts, and just enough contemporary edge that you can impress a date, or drink with the dudes.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 7, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "vsXP832M0kOxKpfduD7dWw", "review_id": "jIAVvlOaU2s8xl3f5PI0WA", "text": "It's way too loud in here. I prefer the Central Ave. location.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BXKGr3dETxebTObAbgDFYQ", "review_id": "HYvKQozvq0OC4ijWnnpOAQ", "text": "Fantastic wine list by the glass, bruchetta, antipasto, and cheese plate is amazing!  They also have soup, salads, and other appetizer like stuff.  Great swanky wine bar type place.  Everything is delicious!!!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BU070HYdGHGKYzxMU3FJ7g", "review_id": "YTd1fM0RtvtPo7Xa4K0_gA", "text": "Postinos is one of my favorite places to go with my friends. We're even considered regulars by the hostess and valet! We go every Monday for the $20 board and bottle of wine special they have after 8 pm. One draw back is sometimes the wait can be 1-2 hours long (On these nights we go to LGO instead).\n\nPostinos is also a great source for entertainment. People think it's a great first or second date spot. They are wrong. The one down town is significantly quieter and a way better date spot. But, there are always at least five new couples there. If you're a low talker or extremely shy you should probably try somewhere else. But don't worry, I'll be there every Monday night with my bottle of wine.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "X_kPh3nt0AJPNPHye2rTlA", "review_id": "vbeIS27h9LXd59QqZHwFiQ", "text": "This is my 2nd review because I love this place sooooooooooo much...Everyone should go here!!! It is one if the best places in phoenix!! The atmosphere is beautiful especially at night! Im so lucky b/c i can just walk here and i do ALL THE TIME!!!  The greatest deal is the board and bottle night on monday and tuesday nights starting at 8 pm...the wine selection is quality...the selection isnt as large but all the wines are fabulous!! You can also buy wine and take it home...the food is just as fabulous...i love the bruschetta prosciutto and fig, brie and apple, ricotta pistachio and date, artichoke spread and the one with tomato bacon and i forgot the cheese...those are the ones i love but i have no doubt the others are great too!! The soups are so warm and delicious i love them on cold dzys and its great if you get a half panini and u can dip your sandwich in it and it makes both the panini and souo that much better...they have paninis for everyone!! The desserts are fabulous my favorite is the salted caramel sundae...i like the caramel ontop of their chocolate cake and ice cream its amazing...of course leave it up to me to love two desserts and combine them...or if you want a good drink other then wine try their bellinis and mimosas...they are delicious at anytime of the day hahaha...just dnt drink too many and drive have someobe get you a cab...\nI love this place so much and cannot tell more ppl enough about this place!!! So come here and enjoy!!!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eQgw5KPAWDEVaadSAMUJJg", "review_id": "Z_N8MUGRWuhUEagR9E0zIA", "text": "I always go on Mondays and Tuesdays after 8 for their bottle of wine and bruschetta for $20. Its to die for and a good deal! My favorite bruschetta is the roasted peppers with goat cheese. My mouth is watering just thinking about it! YUM", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "mqyH3CqjMufsm5FccDrjLA", "review_id": "7zAVWD-uzX8AFLqmUQXujQ", "text": "One of my favorite places.  I really love trying new places, in fact I routinely avoid places I've been before in lieu of trying somewhere new.  Postino is one of my exceptions. I will come here anytime and be toally content. \n\nConsistantly high quality, great service and even better atmosphere.  I am obviously not alone in this thinking because Postino can have a hefty wait time, especially for the bruchetta and wine special on Monday nights.  Its WORTH THE WAIT though.  The goat cheese and tomato jam bruchetta is the BEST!  I always try to get a double order of that one instead of picking four different kinds.  I do believe 'sharing is caring' but I have my limits and not when it comes to Postino brushettas.  \n\nThe wine list is extensive and there are always helpful recommendations for any palatte or budget for that matter.  I have sat at the bar and sampled various wines before choosing and the bartenders have all been very knowledgeable and friendly.  \n\nPostino is a perfect place for a date, girls night out, or family dinner.  It is hard to find a singular place that is so appropriate for any occasion. \n\nParking really isn't a terrible problem. There is a 'free' valet to help you out, which I truly appreciate instead of having to fend for myself in that crowded cramped lot.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "g2D5QttnvZTX9yVzWWXYxw", "review_id": "asL45itv6ltjvcrO9yZiqQ", "text": "my my my...\n\nspectakski.  Not going to read through all of these reviews, and not wanting to be too redundant, I'll just say the fig/ prozuut  and tomato jam/ sheep's cheese were insane! I may just order a board of the two on my next visit.  Wasn't too jazzed about the salmon or buratta/bacon (they were good, but paled in comparison.\n\nThey sell the bread too!  I was doubting myself the whole way home as to why I would buy a $7 loaf o' bread, then I ate it again and realized I have short term memory loss ;)\n\nCHEERS", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "M6Wi9pKDx-W6rGgmf9GVMw", "review_id": "uvhpL4TtQYmOviRSQgIEgQ", "text": "Fantastic winebar, can't go wrong here.   I'm not going to repeat everyone else's reviews so I'll just contribute a few suggestions here.  First, for white wine lovers, go for the Emeri.  Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing!   And I haven't found anywhere else that carries this brand. Forego the glass, just get the whole bottle if you have someone to share it with.  This is a good place for a dates or hanging out with a few friends (more intimate, smaller group), not as great for a big group.  My recco is not to do dinner there (though their grilled cheese and soup is delish and the apple & brie bruschetta rocks too) but go for the wine and leave room for dessert.  They are all delicious.  The portion sizes are just right for sharing.  Creme brulee is my favorite and the salted caramel sundae is also divine (chocolate covered corn nuts? who knew these were so tasty!).    If you aren't in a wine mood  - though why would you be at a wine bar then - the Mr. Qcumber Soda is a unique little refreshing beverage.    Enjoy!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wFFT3aWlPYP92lFyneonAg", "review_id": "N5vdbo2Rfr2sPk8eX1fkuA", "text": "Having a late night dinner last night at Postinos with two friends passing through town once again confirmed my love for this quaint wine cafe.  Do not pass up the bruchetta.  You can mix it up by choosing four over sized pieces for $12.  I love the arugula/buratta and mozz/basil/tomato but fig and cheese is the winner!  All sans meat but positive feedback on the meat selections.  We shared a generously plated cheese board ($14) and the pub board consisting of fresh pretzel-like bread, spicy nuts, cheese bits and a tasty mustard.  My friend also like their broccoli cheese soup.  I've had the vegetarian panini in the past which I enjoyed although the humus was a little overpowering and messy. I'd get it on the side next time. The salad served with it is phenomenal. \n\nThe wait staff at both locations are great.  I felt bad for walking in 15 minutes before closing last night but I really, really wanted my friends to eat there.  We were greeted with a friendly face and our waiter was very attentive and conversational despite the time. We weren't rushed and were able to enjoy catching up over a bottle of wine and tasty meal on a perfect for patio evening. \n\nDownside is parking. The place was bare last night so that wasn't a problem. Friday/Saturday night is going to be a fight.  Also, they will not take reservations of less than six and WILL NOT seat you until your whole party is available.  Not so good for the group I usually go with but we're all learning to be more timely!  It can be a long wait but worth it!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "G3p3IeyFksX1RHX1uldr6Q", "review_id": "RHqDGtNqjg4f5f1rGNY3FQ", "text": "Has got to be one of my favorite restaurants. Monday and Tuesday when you are there at or after 8-close, It is $20 bucks for a bottle of wine and your choice of four different slices of their bruschetta. \n\nThe Chicken and Mozzarella Panini is one of my favorites.\n\nYou can easily have a dinner for two, including an app, two entree's and a bottle of wine for well under $60.\n\nBe aware that there WILL be about an hour wait for this quaint little restaurant. However, in the same center is a place called La Grande Orange that you can grab a decent bottle of wine at while waiting for your table. As well when you do that they validate your valet parking ($3) not including a tip. \n\nValet is a must usually around this spot since the parking is quite horrible. But when you expect it, you should not be disappointed.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NWEKM2JBpPCtvGtIsRAgMw", "review_id": "CZlTaPG1fJh21bB4_gKqrw", "text": "EVERYBODY raves about this place so I finally went with a friend last week.  I wish I hadn't heard so many good things prior to going because I was severely disapointed.  \nService was AWFUL.  We came at 4 pm so we could get in abotu 3 glasses of wine before the $5 wine ended.  WRONG.  It took 30 minutes each time we ordered a glass of wine and I mean 30 minutes from the time we ordered it.  When we went to order the 2nd glass of wine it was 2 minutes after 5 and luckily since we complained we still got it for the $5 price.  The bruschetta also took an excessive amount of time to come and 2 of the cut pieces had fell of somewhere so we got jipped!  Let me say I once was a server for many years.  This place was not that busy and definetly not so busy that it takes 30 minutes to get a glass of wine.\n\nFood was ok.  I didn't think the bruschetta was anything special like all my friends made it seem.  I liked the salmon pesto one, but thats about it.\n\nI know this review sounds mean and since I have heard such great things I am willing to give this place another try.  I will order a panini and hopefully get quicker service.  If things are better I will be happy to revise my review- if not I will put Postino's in my OVERRATED category", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "99soVZ-moXRSatBocoramg", "review_id": "yPmZFZAT9CEcWFY-NwoPYQ", "text": "One thing I have to say\n\nBEST BRUSCHETTA EVER!!!!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jXL7amHRTaxGMgbnT0xU8w", "review_id": "gDnmWFE3z7M9AabrqYy7hA", "text": "What a wonderful afternoon.  The service was fantastic, and very helpful with the wine selection.  I now have a new favorite wine...Zweigelt by Berger.  Yummy.  And the Bruchetta, how could I forget about that.  I had the smoked salmon and Pesto and the Artichoke spread, sooooo tasty.  I have been thinking about that salmon ever since.  I would absolutely go back to Postino, and so should you.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vM58jCpkDnjZ_Kn5zAkMhQ", "review_id": "guNtJx5Xb5M47cmwzTZS_A", "text": "Such a great little date spot! I definitely suggest going on Monday or Tuesday nights when they have their bottle of wine/board of bruschetta special for $20. \nI am typically not a fan of mixed greens salads, but this salad is hands down one of the best I've had. Of course, it wouldn't be a trip to Postino's without bruschetta. My personal faves? Proscuitto and Marscipone, and Apple Fig.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EduMl1ICkhWdyN4OF5FQHA", "review_id": "EX3x2qoYPr9V6l2yzDg1_w", "text": "I loved Postino's. Loved, as in past tense. Living in the area for the last several years, Postino's was my go-to place for everything from Saturday night celebrations to making a Monday just a little special. The wine is great, the menu is perfect, the ambiance is downright delightful. It's the staff that makes me cringe. On a recent visit, the snobby hostess told us the wait was 2 hours... But no one was there ... And there were empty tables ... Something did not seem right and when I asked her about it again, she rudely just stared at me. 2 hours later, we got seated and ignored. It took another hour (!) for our bruschetta to arrive to our table. We left feeling hungry  and  neglected. The worst part is that I started to ask around and I have three (3) other friends with almost the exact same experience. After so many happy years at Postino's, I won't go back to the Arcadia location. On the bright side, the Central location boasts the same menu minus the horrid staff.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EAUXbvlIjQdAAZI4D2jD6Q", "review_id": "LX5O4irlzY0Jn1xugvBQ6Q", "text": "I have been here multiple times, and the only reason i come back is because of the food. they are always busy, which, hey, that's good for them. not a big deal. not a big deal that is, until my last visit. I had raved about it to a friend and we decided to go for lunch on a Saturday with the knowledge that it would be packed and we would have a wait before sitting down, and we were okay with that since we kept busy by walking through La Grande Orange. \n\nFinally, we sit down, in a \"quieter\" part of the restaurant, near a small table on upholstered chairs. Sidenote: I'm a germophobe so it drove me crazy how much those chairs needed to be cleaned. But anyways... We order our food from a different server than our first one because she never came back after drinks. We got our food in a timely fashion, ate hungrily and it was totally worth the wait. As we walked in, we saw two ladies order dessert and both my friend and i decided it was necessary we try their salted caramel sundae. So when we finished our salads and panini's, we waited. and waited. and waited. no one checked up on us. which is okay, i guess. but that place isn't that big, even for three or four servers tops, so being busy isn't an excuse for me (I work in a restaurant, so i'm very sympathetic to servers, but some things just don't make sense to me). finally, our second server comes back..... with the check. and she left again before we could explain we wanted dessert and separate checks. it took at least ten minutes to flag her down again and she seemed a bit salty after that. In hindsight, I shouldn't have tipped as well as i did. It was more for pity than for being appreciative of her service.\n\nSo despite the disappointing service, the food is still superb. and that sundae? Never had a better one, even at the Sugar Bowl.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RCkTiHIs5OrX5LToVfYNAw", "review_id": "bU6Q8UX6IEIhTrKiPJe2Pg", "text": "This place gets 5 stars for a couple of reasons. \n1. The prosciutto and brie, apples and fig spread, warm artichoke spread, and the baratta and bacon brisket are amazing. those are the ones i will always order. \n2. For 20 bucks you can get this Delicious food AND a bottle of some of the best pinot noir (which usually costs 11 bucks a glass!!!) \n3. Its the perfect place for a date, and a cheap one at that, on mondays and tuesdays. or a girls night out. \n\n\nthe only complaint is the wait on mondays and tuesdays. the hostess told us it was an 80 minute wait. it only ended up being 40....wtf. haha", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x46c5z1ldZHuYcLlrIf1nA", "review_id": "Kf8f2wEuSszsK3nNmg_xwQ", "text": "But also! The tomato jam and fresh sheep's milk bruschetta is the best thing in the world. I would like a bruschetta board filled with that, ev.er.y. day.\nAnd, the service is very friendly and attentive whenever I go in, even if it's a busy time of day. Much appreciated.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CQVPwymzvS01Re6O4DATGQ", "review_id": "8Q1RaLj89QfSvFCXa-oFlg", "text": "Have read a lot of reviews but have never been here prior to tonight. Not sure about the reviews regarding poor service. It's not McDonald's folks...this place is not meant to get you in and out in 45 minutes. If you want your food quick...call it in and get it to take-out. Take your time and enjoy the amazing food, affordable wine, and great space.\n\nI was there with my wife and sister, and we ordered 8 different bruschettas, a sandwich, and a salad. They were all hits...no misses. Our service was quick, friendly, helpful and attentive. Giving us advice like recommending that we buy the bottle instead of three glasses of the same wine cause we get a free glass! Woohoo! :)\n\nWill definitely be going back, and very happy that I finally went!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j_i3dcd64xaKhnq-uFzeTQ", "review_id": "9Gp28HuwP_-2u2N9M6ewIA", "text": "I have been a regular customer of Postinos Arcadia for about 2 years.  I initially fell in love w/ the ambiance and wonderful bruschetta but to make it better, it is within walking distance of my home.\n\nUnfortunately I have been disappointed by my last two visits to Postinos.  Most recently I went Tues. evening (5/10/11) at about 6 p.m.  I ordered a Bruschetta and bottle of wine.  The bruschetta came out quickly but tasted stale.  Really, it seemed like it had been assembled hours earlier and sat on the counter waiting for the order.  So sad.  I thought, \"this is mediocre at best\".  The service was ok, but again, pretty mediocre.  \n\nI hate to say it, but it seems like Postinos Arcadia might just be getting comfortable with their reputation and has stopped caring about the quality of food and service they were so well known for.  I want to acknowledge that Tues. evenings come w/ a coupon for a reduced board and bottle of wine after 8 p.m.  I was there at prime dinner hour and felt like I was treated as a customer coming only for the \"Special of the Day\".  I could go just about anywhere in Arcadia and find mediocre bruschetta and service and pay a whole lot less.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "uNtNvaXxR5z5UO7frcThNg", "review_id": "F88h_D3D-k4oIic6XSaYIA", "text": "I've been putting off writing this review for ages, mainly because I love it so much that I want to do it justice. You're intimidating me, Postino! You're intimidating me with your loveliness!\n\nJust get your butt to the Monday/Tuesday happy hour special. Just do it and get it over with for the first time so henceforth you will realize that it is where you need to be on Monday and/or (yes there have been a few occasions I have gone two nights in a row DON'T JUDGE ME) Tuesday night. \n\nYou get any bottle of wine and a plate of the most decadent bruschetta, for $20. We're not talkin' a few little slices of bread with some chopped romas and basil... We're talking about full-flavored, substantially protein'd, tasty-ass bruschetta here, folks. You get to choose 4 of the 12 varieties they offer, and you get 4 slices of each. That way you and whoever you go with, can try them all. TWO PIECES OF EACH FOR ME AND TWO OF EACH FOR YOU, NO CHEATING. I'm watching you. And counting. And nomming. \n\nHere are my favs:\nThe prosciutto w/ figs and marscapone\nSmoked salmon w/ pesto\nBrie & apples w/ fig spread\nTomato jam & fresh sheeps milk cheese\n\nGood god I want it and I want it now.\n\nSome of the wines I've had are excellent. Some are just ok. That happens when you frequent this place as much as I do, and their wine list is ever-changing. I have discovered some of my favorite wines here, and nothing ever that I would turn my nose up at. \n\nI've now written so much about their food and wine that I am going to skip right over ambiance. It's awesome. End of story. And well worth the sometimes 1 hour wait.\n\nProbably my favorite restaurant in Phoenix. Probably.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y7VFJ3Vlw6_HtmmKX1GNpw", "review_id": "IqsIK7fk1P_2tKHo4mYcMQ", "text": "I absolutely love this place!\nThe bruschetta is delicious, we've tried just about every one! My favorite is the brie and apple, something amazing about that mix.\nThe wine is always great too, with a lot of options and the staff is very informative! The cheese plate is a good mix of cheese, bread, nuts and fruit. \nThe set up is so cute and it's a great place for a date (friendly or romantic). My only complaint is that the flies drive me nuts! \nYou have to try this place, you won't regret it!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3MSa_fdxgsaY9yF9vqmeUg", "review_id": "OExraycGW4VxL0Xth1xZ4w", "text": "Fun atmosphere great food, beer, and wine.  Happy Hour is one of the best", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WxO2x4xGbHfeWfU_MbuzTQ", "review_id": "N_S2Rg7de3vvsliPkeTaOA", "text": "Postino is my favorite cafe in Phoenix!!!!! The customer service is outstanding. In my first vist I was greeted by almost all the employees, asked if I wanted water or anything to drink while I was waiting for a table. In my second visit that was 2 months later I received the same service :)  I love the live music on Sundays and the food is excellant. The bruchetta board is the best and filling. Just enough food for 2. Having Sierra Navada on the beer list is a great plus as well.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yEmro4wM0B8Aqdoor_GuGQ", "review_id": "MXJS3uTqM0dxzji0oGgktA", "text": "This was the place my girlfriend and I went for our first date 4 years ago. Been hooked ever since. If you don't go I will not be offended it just means I don't have to wait as long. Really it is a great place for wine and light food.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E0pX1m97QSVgxLWTbUTnBA", "review_id": "JataWgJTvaGGloKnDscjvA", "text": "It's about 8:30pm Memorial Monday... Just finished a long day at Sedona with hikes and many activities.  Here I am @ Postinos on my way back home to cali =)\n\n\n\nIt has been 2 years since the last time I ate here.  It's always the last stop for food on the way back to California.  $20 for 4 choices of Nom Nom bruschetta & a bottle of wine is such a great deal!  You can choose not to have the bottle opened and to go it home! =)   Bruschetta assortment is just unbelievably great!  Definitely put me in a food coma on the 7 hour drive home.\n\n I rarely give 5 stars, but Postinos deserved it because the employees are soooo amiable consistenly checking up on our table. With such a long day in Sedona I had 8-10cups of water and there wasn't a moment I had to \"ask\" for water like other establishments.  Employees must of had very keen eye-vision because it was quite dark in the room and they kept my water cup filled at all times.\n\n  I did have a little sip of Moscato from my friend's bottle and it's bubbly good!\n\n  Postinos... seee ya on my next road trip... or you can open up a location in southern california =)", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CcdJ_VhU_zqe2fL7G3eXug", "review_id": "aUsn69Kwsnlar7xloj7vCA", "text": "Postino's has the best brushetta around. Fresh ingredients and a marvelous wine list to go with it. It is always busy but if you go a little early for lunch it is easier to get in.  The parking can be rough but plan ahead and it is worth it.\nThis is one place with food and atmosphere to rival one of my favorite places in Florence Italy.  Don't rush, be patient and above all be open minded.  You may discover a dish you would have never considered and love it.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M_v6YaQreU00t2EK1cgDhw", "review_id": "HkAbL-r8uBDZsuvaMjAxCA", "text": "Their food (great bruscetta) and libations are fine. The crowd is more Scottsdale-ish than at the other location. Also, the crowd is denser and the wait longer. Expect to waste your money in valet; not so at the other location. \n\nThe only problem with both Postino's is their music: it's loud and it's bad! It's an irritation as well aesthetic sodomy. For the sake of almighty Allah, can't you people get in touch with your heritage and the supernal realm by playing classical music? Not only does this music complement the aura of the wine bar, but it's elevated and pulchritudinous to boot!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2FtCOwNwd6UsBgScSc1_Ug", "review_id": "Jdl1DRzx2TBAvMEvpwI-kw", "text": "Somehow, I have neglected to review Postino Arcadia... so let me correct that mistake.  And now that there are 300+ positive reviews on here -- this is just to pile on the love.\n\nLove the atmosphere\nLove the food (the bruschetta! my mouth is watering now...)\nLove the friendly service\nLove the location\nLove live music (though it can disrupt conversations)\n \nThe only \"don't Love\"?  Parking.  \nBut that is a small price to have a nice spot to enjoy food with friends.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HMdznviU6wn5T9EHGkjXsA", "review_id": "fzpFXDkjpp0OwDhFr6k6xw", "text": "What can I say, but date spot in the valley... Fair prices (esp. during happy hour) and the BEST bruschetta I've ever had... Period...end of discussion.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w6-zZDRByCDBge6ROqMoJQ", "review_id": "cS2MaX35FVK-NfB8vsOJhg", "text": "Came here twice and loving it. Great place to take friends out for drinks And chill. Or on a hip date.awesome  food and price. Favorite is the smoke salmon brushetta.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TL9z1PDMhLuByf_x08VZ_w", "review_id": "C36hE1A-gQUn1niTiYF1Tw", "text": "Who hasn't written a review on this place?  What's another 5 star review going to prove? LOL\n\nAnyway, everything on here is true.  The bruschettas are simply heavenly.  It's as simple as that.  When you combine locally baked breads, with the best toppings around, you just can't go wrong.  The bruschetta and bottle of wine special can't get any better.  Their soups and cheese platters are yummy too.\n\nBeware, parking stinks but they do offer complimentary valet during limited hours.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LmJgp5tPRHCspsp-atn6hA", "review_id": "u8qFRbIA69DMA_lMkY8qrw", "text": "My sister had been talking about how great this place is, but it's a little out of the way for me so I didn't get a chance to check it out until recently. WOW! It totally lives up to the hype! I'm from the east coast and miss \"mom & pop\" type restaurants that are charming and unique. This place totally made me feel at home. \n\nNot only was the food incredible (we got 4 types of bruschettas and the meat/cheese board), but the presentation was great too! It was just enough food for a late dinner and wasn't outrageously priced. \n\nIt was a good crowd of people too... \"normal\"! I didn't see any NoSco Cougars, Downtown Hippies or Old Town D-bags. A welcomed change!\n\nThe ambiance is perfect! Dim lighting, eclectic decor, awesome patio and even cute little touches like the pieces of paper they have to put your gum in - LOVE IT! \n\nI'm hooked for sure!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1GL8b9uNkrk3Udq5gSIIFA", "review_id": "-r8aLFj5vGHYhtacHh-tfA", "text": "This seems like a really fun place!  I was there on a Tuesday nite, and the it was completely slammed.  To the point that you couldn't even hear the person sitting 2 people away.  That was kinda frustrating, but it's obviously a popular place!  \n\nThe bruschetta was huge and amazing, as was the cheese plate. There was a great selection of wine (and beer I think)  however they don't have a full bar.  (no liquor).\n\nParking was all valet out front because every single space in their tiny parking lot was filled.  The neighborhood around is all resident only parking, but I managed to find a spot at the end of 39th street where the end few spaces were not just for residents.    \n\nI deff want to try this place again, just hopefully on a not so crowded evening to really get a feel for it.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "AMqz-URZwF-LPjEJ2qKLzw", "review_id": "PczX32wWWuX0kl99gAZiCg", "text": "It's easy to review Postino because there's nothing to complain about. Consistently great quality service & food. Amazing date spot, but be careful. Many classy ladies in the valley have already been swooned over by other eager gents at this location. Be original and don't be THAT dude that takes a girl where she's been previously on a first date!\n\nMondays and Tuesdays are busy for a reason. The $20 wine & bruschetta deal is fantastic and is perfect portion size. If you are starving or care for an appetizer, the Bella Postino is terrific!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jjmVBDP7zHwysuYNVwavpw", "review_id": "YKgf18MQT_MqtqHQ82fv6A", "text": "My favorite place in the Valley! Whether you are there to drink wine or eat dinner this is the place to go. The servers are friendly, the food is delicious and the wine divine. They change their wine menu just enough to keep it interesting but not enough to be overwhelming. The bruschetta board is amazing - order it. Their sandwiches, soups and desserts are delicious. I do not have enough good things to say about this place!\n\nOnly two negatives - parking can be difficult and overcrowding can be an issue inside. So if you go on the weekends make sure to go early or be ready to stand and drink wine while you wait :)", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "22Uc2DaP180qQg5CdRsk5w", "review_id": "UFVqd4_QLXBhwcZgEUfQyA", "text": "I'v worked for Postino for about 3 years and it is the greatest place ever! If you haven't been, you're missing out. \n\n-KC \"Wildman\" Slager", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AMqz-URZwF-LPjEJ2qKLzw", "review_id": "IZs1017aaSb3-WK3vchMdg", "text": "Went again last night - Can't say a bad thing about it. Bravo Postino!\n\nAlso - valet is only $3... totally worth it.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8dqky99_zmTIye-j3VM5JA", "review_id": "gwZ_WLXZYqdUnBAjHhH7Jg", "text": "Visited for the famous $20 bottle of wine and bruschetta deal for the first time.  Loved the ambiance, our choice of wine, and the bruschetta, but I will probably pass on the bellini next time.  Warm artichoke bruschetta is excellent, and although we had to wait an hour and a half (we got there at 9pm thinking that's when the happy hour started) before being seated, the staff was courteous and accommodating as they worked to make sure we were taken care of to the best of the abilities.  Will return again very soon!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5rCUee2ZMBgxR7VpBQbVuA", "review_id": "iOgaFkO_wmVVDrFrF3TJFA", "text": "My husband and I just moved to Phoenix from NYC, and everyone told us that the food in Phoenix will never be as good as the food in New York.  We COMPLETELY disagree - the food at Postino was far better than the food at our \"go to\" neighborhood wine bar in NY.  We could not believe how delicious the food was at Postino, and the service was incredible too! The artichoke dip put Houston's to shame, and the bruschetta, and vegetarian panini were all mouth-watering.  We greatly look forward to going back!  My husband woke up this morning and said, \"Let's go to Postino again\" and it hasn't even been 24 hours since we were there...", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ztqIQOnW1jF8nIYJucM3UQ", "review_id": "HEAF8yJME7OaUim0he2Sbw", "text": "The happy hour here is good -$5 pitchers of good beer. They are mini-pitchers about 24oz but still they have really good beer on tap. The food is also really good. It's not your average fair. Totally original concept of small open face sandwiches. If you go; go at happy hour. The parking can be a bitch and the wait can be one too.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eebh5dSAeB3KQz6mraPGng", "review_id": "Fq0hEKLCu_vkKRGWX5oJiQ", "text": "Great early bird specials on wine and mini-pitchers of beer before 5pm, only $5.  The food is very good and taylored to a wine menu.  A very nice place for a date with your wife or significant other.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lKAr9jH7rfpN8YuOOZyHDw", "review_id": "KqG35HtzfuF2WXMZ6M1TPg", "text": "Wonderful food and wine.  The bruschetta boards are enough for a small meal for two people.  The atmosphere of Postino's is relaxed so that you are comfortable sitting enjoying your food and drinks without feeling rushed.  Make a reservation, this place is always full.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "J-Xk8ETkssM1AZn7UtDjyQ", "review_id": "eH3cOvLniHBFGZkLMvt3QA", "text": "I've never had a bad experience here.  They have a great happy hour and I will drive for miles to order Postino's bruchetta.  I'm a fan for life!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wfl20o8-0ZLzIvnP548utw", "review_id": "KCV5FzBWmjfLdgXrK9qcMg", "text": "Would consider it my favorite wine bar in Arizona so far. The board (4 different types of bruschetta) were pheonomal. The rose wine was a perfect choice recommends by the server. Ordered the turkey pesto panini and extremely pleased. Salad was delicious with the order... And the olive plate was good.  Parking is about 3 bucks. Bathrooms were very clean. Many different options of wine and alot of them tasted amazing. Good service, food is out very fast and servers are very much on top of the game. For dessert we got the Creme Brulee which was great. Will for sure be back here again.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aok0MhWMMw6t4WcuQKLkxA", "review_id": "u5ymi6rAppMBAJtKtzObAA", "text": "One word: heaven!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8dtXGt5w3rJT2YSs0vilvA", "review_id": "ipIZKgdge56PDsBjo1qQIQ", "text": "The bruschetta is amazing. And the wine is great too. And $5 before 5 p.m. everyday. Also, $5 pitchers of pretty good beer. And $5 mimosas.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8tQtnvhvYIXcAen9LulAJA", "review_id": "7po-G0U5n7KfQhcn9U6LIQ", "text": "This place had such a great atmosphere. The wine list had a really good selection to suite just about any taste. Their food was great too. I highly recommend trying their bruscetta, I never knew there could be so many ways to eat bruscetta!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XlVWRYPMpocZr0T9SgLtIw", "review_id": "WxWsrcxp7-XncQYXJ0Lj5Q", "text": "I love this place!  Great bruschetta, best I've ever had. So good, in fact, that this place has ruined me for all other establishments that sell bruschetta.  I was also very impressed with the value!  Keep rocking, Postino!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RQCIeawLXYpjJxYVts7DDw", "review_id": "sIyY7OKt4JU7jVGiBSi5Hw", "text": "The turkey panini was delicious and the service was good.  It also helped that Walt Richardson was performing. All and all a great treat.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "n3owDxbciySivULJqOyK1Q", "review_id": "OW0vmsCI3M2ffoE25XDhvA", "text": "I loved this place! We are big fans of Walt Richardson and his music first of all, and he was playing today. But, add in delicious tapas (really fresh-loved all of our choices, especially goat cheese and fig) for a wonderful experience. I tasted my friend's $5 Sunday white Sangria and had to have one of my own. There were blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, lemon, etc. in it, and it was super good!! The atmosphere was trendy. Next time we'd like to try to reserve the couch for seating in front of the entertainment. Very cool.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D5J4mKahKvUBJUTWanZwdA", "review_id": "9MI9Jnyq4sg3YnhfAmb37A", "text": "Food is super tasty! Can't go wrong with the turkey panini with pesto or bruschetta with prosciutto, figs & Mascarpone cheese. Mouth watering just thinking about it. Sundays during 11-3 they offer cool laid back tunes by Walt Richardson and $5 refreshing white sangria. A great way to relax at the end of the weekend.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tmTxuDadTVc-KFyhvPuseQ", "review_id": "uc3rajsn0i5uhDLefww_yA", "text": "My friend and I decided to meet up on Sunday to catch up and decided on Postino's because of their day time drink specials and their Sangira Sunday deal.  I know they are a busy place so I went a few minutes early to grab a table since my friend was driving from N Scottsdale.  \n\nThe Hostess was friendly and told me it would be a 15 min wait for a table so I headed to the bar to grab a drink.  15 minutes pass and I see others that came in after me being seated.  20 minutes pass and I ask the hostess how much longer it would be.  She told me that she couldn't seat me because the rest of my party hadn't arrived yet.  I said yes I am waiting on 1 other person but I came early to get a table while she drove down.  The hostess told me they were busy and can't let people just hold tables all day for their friends.  She rudely said she would seat me now since I complained and lead me over to 2 lounge chairs with 2 wobbly end tables pushed together to make a table.  The idea was cute but made for an awkward eating experience since I was leaning forward and bending down to enjoy eating my lunch.  I had specifically asked for a table so I wasn't sure if we got seated at this table because I had complained as there were other more eating friendly tables available.\n\nThe whole ordeal was very off putting so my friend and I stayed for a bit and then went to another restaurant", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8U6I0GuBasZa9rapy2H-8A", "review_id": "w8tpt4mg3nlYXoG7LC6cVg", "text": "Great food, great Sangria, great live music, great vibe, great service EXCLAMATION MARK. Overall it was a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qkbiaiS8t8YHWx3J04NjSw", "review_id": "kxxWP9feZExv6PI-UHW3jA", "text": "I effing love this place, that is all there is to it.  I have taken a parade of first dates in here, so much so that when I was single my friend swore they were going to think I was a lady of the night.  But I love it so, I'm so comfortable here, the place is so warm and inviting, and who doesn't look hot gilded in candle light?  I have been here prob more than 80 times, and it never gets old.  I return at least once or twice a week, and not just for a date night, wine with friends, lunches with mom, happy hour are all equally fun here.  \nMy favorite things: $20 night, although Mon and Tue after 8 are busier than a weekend up in here, be prepared to wait and get drunk; brushetta in all it's glory - always fresh, always perfect; the ever changing wine list, always fun to try them all and order for others; the soups in winter; the prosciutto and brie sandwhich, I die.  One more confession, I actually picked my current condo because of it's proximity to Postino.  Less than a mile.  Sold.  xx", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wB7YiVcqEWyL7arlVLsa-g", "review_id": "36LA2hXCkqT9MyVcCtd0tA", "text": "Postino Arcadia is absolutely one of my favorite restaurants in the valley. The wine list is diverse and if you having trouble choosing, just ask your server. The bruschetta is amazing and an absolute must have. \n\nWhen you go, valet....it's definitely $3 well spent. That way, you can get into Postino's faster to grab a seat. \n\nYou really can't go wrong with the Prosciutto and Brie Sandwich, along with the Mixed Green Salad - I'd love to say that I try something different each time, but I can't waver from that. It's truly fantastic. \n\nThis is a great place for a date night, and if you haven't been there......go. Now. Just expect to wait for awhile, they're always busy. But trust me ,it's well worth it!\n\nOh, and a tip? They have a special Monday and Tuesday nights after 8:00pm....a board of bruschetta and a bottle of wine. WIN :-)", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 14, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "vp1LUMkedWATnFeVFteASg", "review_id": "Y2bLHCkYFX56uBtR44Solw", "text": "You know when a movie comes out and EVERYONE is talking about how great it is and when you finally see it you are extremely disappointed and wonder what all the fuss was about? That is what I half expected about Postinos.  Instead, this place EXCEEDED the already high expectations others had set in place for it. \n\nI came here on a Friday evening a couple of weeks ago after a wine tasting at LGO. It was 6:30-7:00pm and we only waited a couple of minutes for a table. \n\nIt was just me and a girlfriend and since we have the same taste in wine, we decided to order a bottle to share.  We had the RIckshaw Pinot Noir which was delightful.  For food we had the Cheeseboard and the mozzarella and tomato jr.  AMAZING.  I love cheese (as do most wine lovers) and their cheeseboard was delicious.  It features a great variety of cheeses from mild to strong in flavor.  \n\nIn my eyes the best combo of foods and flavors is the ever simplistic tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.  Postinos does it perfecto. Everything is fresh as fresh as can be, my mouth is watering just thinking about it!\n\nI had major food envy when I saw the table next to us get served an impressive plate of Bruschetta.  I will definitely be trying that the next time I come. \n\nHere is how much I loved this place: I just found out my schedule is changing and I'll be getting off work at 3 instead of 5.  Literally the first thought that popped in my head was \"I can make it to Postino's for their amazing happy hour!\" \n\nI literally can not wait to go back to this place.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bkqcHALQmLie8p8bEAiA5g", "review_id": "E3hUkTviOcg06-GRxXGD-w", "text": "Favorite wine bar by far! More for the food of course. Bruchetta....is the best you will ever find. It's more of a french bread with toppings. Not super crunchy...a tad chewy. The prosciutto, cheese and fig is my favorite. This is a wonderful date spot and is perfectly lit for a romantic evening. Maybe a tad loud and the wait may be long, but worth it!!! Check this place out. There is one being built on Gilbert Rd in Old Town Gilbert so no more long drives to my favorite spot!!!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "NKWVkiKMXdGGmIY9BmKKJg", "review_id": "8Rvk8GRAakXthF_E56-N7w", "text": "I had a girls night out last Saturday.  Bruschetta was so yummy!  We tried four different kinds.  They were all very good.  I can't wait to go again!!!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7RMLKkeSYXsYmnwTCOze9g", "review_id": "QEzAZoh2CnU8SrSjsdLW-A", "text": "ABSOLUTELY AMAZEBALLZ.  This is the place my \"girlz\" and I go when we want to get out and have great food. LOVE LOVE LOVE their brushetta and the chicken raspberry salad. OMG!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gd_dauaq0DyxL-FfE7A6ww", "review_id": "UDPMqyNciDfSLzB0JrAPtA", "text": "There are a lot of wine bars popping up across the Valley in the last few years and they are pale imitations of this.  Postino's is great.  Love the atmosphere and the Bruschetta boards are amazing.  Lots of choices and each board is a large serving, big enough to share.  Perfect place for happy hour with the $5 glasses of wine.  I can't wait for them to open their Gilbert location.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tapowpemeuVdBOB8NFN3Qw", "review_id": "y7MnJAR8g-rl7zo3lcLsvg", "text": "Absolutely amazing!\n\nI finally made it to Postino after hearing great things from many people.  We came on a Tue night to meet up with another couple we hadn't seen in awhile.  Mon and Tue they have the special where you get a bottle of wine and bruschetta for $20.  This is a great deal.  The place was crowded so if you go make sure you go early and get your name in.  The nice thing is that you can start drinking your bottle while you wait.  We were waiting for around 45 min before we got a table but we were having fun nonetheless.  The bruschetta was amazing and there were many different types to choose from.  We also tried the grilled cheese which was delightful.  We will definitely be back again and I am excited to try more things on the menu.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_xt9upq-UIMNFFFbklranw", "review_id": "iAhxt1Bm5nYbrDXKFPlz8g", "text": "Love this place!! great ambiance, $5 glasses of wine til five. Bruchettas are amazing, salads as well. The service staff ( Miles & Josh) are awesome! Very friendly and helpful. A ++", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bG-r4zndr1xuon0pHbUrcg", "review_id": "_gBab4sE-iTvlDCEMbFX-w", "text": "I'd been hearing about Postinos from some food snob friends of mine so I decided to try it out this past Friday night.  Got there at 7 p.m. and scored a table with no wait in the middle of the dining room.  Immediately I realized it was a little too loud for the audience with the music playing, but stuck it out.  I was meeting my friend's parents who were in town on vacation and thought it would be a nice, casual place with hopefully great wine and food.  They loved the architecture inside, with the exposed pipes and brick and large, open garage doors.  The patio was probably not quite as loud, but was full so we were definitely stuck inside.  \n\nI had a glass of $11 Malbec, which was fantastic.  We ordered the bruschetta and I im in love with the artichoke version as well as the apple and brie.  I was not blown away by the mozzerella and tomato, which I thought I had heard was a guaranteed good time.  I also got the turkey panini though which I got with a salad.  It was bigger than any panini I've ever had and I took half of it home.  It had  a pesto sauce that made it the best panini I think I've had in my lifetime.  (Maybe I've had ten paninis though in my lifetime so take it for what it's worth.)  The salad I was not blown away by and was not disappointed when the waiter took it away while asking if he could take it away.\n\nService was a little slow, but again it was a Friday night.  The wait staff is a friendly, helpful group and didn't rush us as we sat and chatted while eating for three hours.  \n\nValet is $3, which is fair, but what is a riot is when you walk out, if you had your keys, you could walk the twenty feet and get your car yourself.  But instead, you have to wait behind five people for the valet to hand you your keys and THEN you walk to your car.  AFTER tipping of course:)\n\nOverall, I will go back for the paninis, maybe try a few other bruschettas.  It will be hard to not to to LGO next door though...", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yp90PduP1gD7kgCLWuQg4w", "review_id": "zBxmNl81pmxXh2tUBr2Bfg", "text": "I came here on Thursday before my company and I were going to head to LGO for dinner. I have been wanting to try this place for awhile now since I have been hearing and reading great things through yelp. I mean how great can panini's and bruschetta actually be? More on that later. \nThe actual building itself was pretty cool. A nice chill vibe that wasn't overbearing with pretentiousness. Always a breath of fresh air. What kills this place is the crowd. I showed up about 2 PM. and the crowd was casual and just having a good time. As the time got later the typical Arcadia yuppie / trendy crowd began coming in. Totally killing the atmosphere. I don't know why so many people in Scottsdale and Phoenix are like this, I don't get it. It's not attractive, you look like douche bags. I swear it seems as though there is a clan of people on yelp all yelping together to write great reviews, because it's what they like, so gay. \nOK, now for this food review, it's strictly for the bruschetta's. Honestly I don't know why people praise somethings. I tasted four of them. Fresh Mozzarella with Tomato and Basil. Tomato Jam and fresh Sheep's Milk Cheese. Burrata, Bacon, Arugula, and Tomatoes. And Roasted Peppers with Goat Cheese. Let me get one thing clear, they all tasted good, and yes some were more impressive than others, but come on it's a slice of bread with a topping, not really a culinary masterpiece. Although I will give props to the Tomato jam, that was delicious! \nAs an all around value of Postino, you really can't go wrong. The prices match what these items should be priced at, and solid drink deals. I would definitely go back if fellow friends suggest going there, but I don't think I would go out of my way to come back here.\n  But with all this being said, they have 2 locations and are opening up a third one.  So props to the owners, they have marketed a concept and people are loving it so they're doing something right in many people's opinions.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_Rx2iNZzYsLBp03uB27lXQ", "review_id": "-AZnEjb-Q04FLfISVHsgcw", "text": "One of the best places to have a great meal in the valley.\nI ordered a two picks combo menu of the house salad and nine iron(?) sandwich0 which was a PERFECT choice. I can't wait to go back there again to try other menus.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2_tOvm9THqfuxiXSxbE7Zw", "review_id": "3IxrFtWHmlS9mNZ7ZjtlvA", "text": "ok, really guys. Stop reading this review. If a f*cking place has over 400 hundred reviews AND is able to hold a standing of over 4 stars...its a good place! Don't have to read any further! You know what, since you are still reading this, i am just going to end my review now!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IFo_TES0h5sBphXoBSH_jQ", "review_id": "2Ep8LZ_9qtrBBLrpE3imbA", "text": "Ive been to this place a few times for lunch and always had a great experience so when a friend from out of town wanted to get together I recommended meeting here. We got there just in time to get happy hour drink prices,$5 for wine so we each grabbed a glass real fast and sat and chatted. Happy hour ends at 5 btw so go early. The crowd was light at 5 and we chatted for a good hour or so before ordering our first bruschetta board. You get 4 pieces of each selection and you can select 4 different types. The apple fig one was amazing of course the classic tomato mozzarella was to die for. The prosciutto and date melted in your mouth! We gnawed on that for about 30 mins then ordered another to try 4 more! We sat and chatted drinking just water and they kept filling our water glasses and in the 3 hours that we were there and while their waiting list portables grew they didn't rush us out of there at all. This is definitely going to be a staple on my hang out list now that I live closer!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-uYfeJs1HNUBRDEBYdv7zQ", "review_id": "2iebfGWV-P30iXF65KnsVg", "text": "I came close to subtracting a star because this place is LOUD.....unnecessarily loud, due to the music and it is hard to find a quieter table because speakers are everywhere! Since other reviewers mentioned this, you think the place would get the idea that this restaurant is full of cool people that know how to actually converse. I have been to Postino's 4-5 times and usually bring someone who hasn't been before....clients for happy hour/husband for lunch, etc. Although their patio isn't large, it is my favorite area and I recently found out they are dog-friendly. Happy hour here is the best....the appetizer menu with different kinds of Bruscetta is unreal. Don't be afraid to dive into their wine and beer menu - if you haven't heard of a label, ask your waitperson. They have obviously been well trained and give great advice. Speaking of the wait staff - they deserve high points. Even when this place is packed, they show up promptly....if fact, we had 2 or 3 different people stop by and ask if we needed anything. My favorite thing on the lunch menu (alas, I've not had dinner here yet) is the proscuitto and Brie panini. This mere \"sandwich\" is my diet Kryptonite...and worth it! Every bite is a food orgasm of salty proscuitto,warm gooey Brie slathered with sweet fig jam. Each time they put it in front of me I make the obligatory chick-remark of \"taking 1/2 of it home\" with me.....and 20 minutes later my plate looks like the dog licked it!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OESKxoNFZcKl47NrOubgAQ", "review_id": "4v0hzgEZ8fHwByteExNRQg", "text": "Beautiful people, tasty Brushetta, good wine all go well with the good weather.  No complaints, but this place could you an early acoustic jazz happy hour a little more regularly.  \n\nGreat place in the sun!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "o3FDn0YCRJpGHMPrpuUUpg", "review_id": "rU_UbCK7ipg3JVVu9KA53A", "text": "Postino rocks!\n\nIt's a great place to grab a light and relaxing dinner and drink. The place has a chill feel to it, so it's a great place to take a date. \n\nPostino has an extensive wine list and also offers an awesome variety of beers. Their beer list includes your basic domestics, higher end domestics, and a handful of tasty imports.\n\nThe food is amazing as well, with the highlight being the bruschetta. When ordering the bruschetta, you choose any four of eleven yummy choices. None of the eleven are bad, however my favorites are the brie and apples with fig spread, Mozzarella with tomato and basil, salami with pesto, and the warm artichoke spread.\n\nThe outdoor seating area is the place to be and the prices are very reasonable.\n\nGreat food, awesome wine list, good beer selection, nice ambience, and reasonable prices give Postino five stars.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "7aQvAhgpdXqkTQEp8b8Szw", "review_id": "DdEOgPBoLZ3Li8q1faC_sQ", "text": "This is the kind of restaurant every other restaurant should visit and take thorough notes on \"How to do it Right\". Seriously, this places rules.\n\nThe service was super friendly and not in a fake, cheesy, over the top way. The people are real and just as hipster/classy as the establishment. The music, AMAZING. Nothing better than great jams while enjoying yummy food with good company. Everything from Tegan and Sara, Interpol and Broken Bells to Manchester Orchestra. My kinda jams.\n\nThe food gets its own category because holy miss moly, this stuff is good. We ordered their bruschetta appetizer where you choose 4 different types of 11 different bruschetta creations they offer. We went with 1-Brie and Apples with Fig Spread, 2-Ricotta with Dates and Pistachio's, 3-White Bean with Chopped Tomato and 4-Roasted Peppers with Goat Cheese. FOODGASM. When we ordered this, we were under the impression we were only geting 1 piece of each type of bruschetta that we chose and when it arrived at our table we were pleasantly surprised to see we actually get 4 pieces of each flavor. Lots of food!! Great price point for what you get. Presentation: Rocks, Flavor: Unreal, Price Point: Totally worth it. Because we originally thought the bruschetta was going to be a \"side\" we also ordered the Vegetarian panini with a side Mixed Green salad which was also super delicious. Lets just say we were super full.\n\nThe atmosphere here is laid back and beautiful. If you want to dazzle your friends from out of town or take some one on a first date, you can't go wrong with Postino Arcadia.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1JO6gXJuARpfBFV4R48HJg", "review_id": "Vs6Ybc_0Qgikz3PtjCkXUA", "text": "This restaurant got all the right stuff. Great service, a great wine list, quality food, and a relaxed atmosphere with a European feel to it. \nThe chef must have a great knowledge of foods and flavors that compliment one another because I cannot recall trying a dish that I did not like. Bruschettas are great because you get to try four different flavors in one order. Last time we went I had their chicken and mozzarella panini which was delicious. I highly recommend you try this place.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DWYH3H49-KhUoJX7TfidaQ", "review_id": "KSZfpeKm0HRhbMlDsVlCjQ", "text": "Postino's is a great date restaurant. Especially on Mondays and Tuesdays when they have their $20 bruschetta and bottle of wine special. You can choose any bottle of wine off of their fairly long list of wines and get a delicious board of bruschetta for only $20. Major win. The proscuitto and fig is my absolute favorite, followed by the artichoke, brie and apple, and salmon and capers. The restaurant has a great interior and patio with a huge wall glass garage door that opens up to connect the interior to the exterior when the weather is nice. If you join their mailing list, you get a free bruschetta board on your birthday and the restaurant's birthday. I also love their sea salt caramel sunday - it's the most delicious dessert ever. You have to try this place. It's just great.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5fPTQulecWNd_j787MFEKA", "review_id": "-D7QHgOWPyBRat6l2aWlfg", "text": "If I could live off of Postino's Bruchetta Board I would. Actually now that I think about it that isn't a bad idea. The only downside of loving something so much is that I hardly venture out and trying something else on the menu. I think my favorite is the red peppers - I don't know how they get so much good flavor in a tiny little piece. \n\nThe only other thing I have had their is what I call the \"magic sandwhich.\" Also known as the chicken and mozzarella panin but I sub the mayo for a pesto sauce. Yum Yum Yum!\n\nPlus they have an amazing selection of drinks and a great happy hour (if only it went a little longer in the afternoon it would be perfection).", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fG7s459inqGcAwvm9_aeWA", "review_id": "Q9-XjMEOEQensIWfPU1nRw", "text": "I LOVE this place!  My sister jokes that the only reason she comes to visit me in Arizona is for Postino's!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q-e5Kriu18oFX5orJkoNhA", "review_id": "xsg9eHyr2esatS1Aue_tdA", "text": "There is nothing better than a lazy Sunday at Postino. Actually, there is nothing better than a lazy any day at Postino. The food is great, the wine is great and the service is (usually) great. Along with the bruschetta, which is yum, I always order the Italian Picnic salad. The beets and bacon are delish paired with a creamy, Italian dressing. The only downside is the parking. Very limited and usually you have to valet. If you are in the neighborhood I recommend walking or biking. All in all this place will not disappoint.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5gmnzvjYprzK21Q5awYF_Q", "review_id": "I_yzC24tCp3-Eab91Fkkmg", "text": "Love this place! The only thing that can be improve is for them to accept reservations for parties less than 6. There is a $3 valet which makes it easier. It has a wonderful ambiance and it felt comfortable, fun, and trendy. I ordered the Bellini and it was delicious. I personally dont think they have a wide selection of drinks. The bruschetta is amazing though. I absolutely loved it. The portions are great and make you full. I loved the olives they brought out too. The music was not too loud so you would have to scream to be heard. Overall, wonderful experience! I am definitely going back. This time I want to try their brunch on Sundays.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O-Offow2UVaab04Wwv9g-w", "review_id": "jqNZ83nkbGAK5TDHBPBq2Q", "text": "I always have a splendid time at Postino. The food is wonderful and usually comes out pretty quickly. Fun atmosphere and I love the historic building.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3d_5N-fV3a8a_6wTlLpveQ", "review_id": "ZwIPRGevCLXRhDXzSpkFkg", "text": "I miss Postino! I moved from Phoenix about 8 months ago and every time a happy hour is needed, I think if only I could have Postino tonight... \n\nPhoenix, enjoy this place- go often- eat lots of Bruchetta and raise a glass of wine to celebrate ANYTHING.\n\nTake it from me, a girl who missed her favorite place...there isn't another place quite like it. The atmosphere, the servers, the comfortable patio and wonderful selection of wines to choose from make Postino Arcadia a 5 star location!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "luUUqt83B54Hk-SDJBYeNg", "review_id": "xIEiIyeytpghTgZfGY8eng", "text": "Went to Postino Arcadia. Enjoyed Postino Arcadia. I would say GO to Postino Arcadia! You cant go wrong with any combo of the bruchetta and the Nine Iron is one of my all time favorite sandwiches anywhere", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "FHDI8M5sm6lrZXNUBZAOfA", "review_id": "EfaEmB5Rl37Pi7oC-BJSEw", "text": "Now that I actually do live in the hood, it's time to revise. What's up neighbor?! That's how I feel now when I stop by for a glass of vino. Maybe they don't know me that well, but they do seem to recognize my dog. She's actually why this place gets an extra star - super dog friendly patio. Bowl of water and constant affection from the staff every time my hound comes along. She's spoiled here and it make me happy.\n\nFood is still fabulous and the wine...Oh the wine. How I crave that Garnacha when I'm anywhere else. There really is no time that's not good to be here, but I love lounging outside on week nights when it's not quite as busy. I always meet fun people here that are also soaking up the good vibes. I officially can never move away from Arcadia.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-UyNlq8TwNTY0faXlAgJOQ", "review_id": "iz6mgFF_Nwtf6MQhSRb-Cw", "text": "Don't ask me about anything on the menu except the bruschetta, I've never been able to get past it.  Many different inventive delicious toppings on perfectly toasted slices of rustic bread, served on a narrow wooden platter.  Each and every bite is to die for, and they have a good glass wine.\n\nThe only thing I don't like is the loud techno music.  Everyone yells to be heard above it.  Which means I have to, too.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8V_6svfJGZ4haWbObwtNnA", "review_id": "Pe2SjK0Pvb9JA3yJ3MHHLQ", "text": "This review is way overdue. And since I am not a regular Yelp reviewer, I am making an exception to this one....\n\nI am in love with the quality and range of bruschetta they had at Postino. Figs, honey, almonds, pistachio, goat cheese, prisciutto and sooo much more!    Bite after bite felt like heaven on earth. Their creativity with the menu blew me away. Hip  ambiance. check. Originality. check. Scrumptiousness.  triple check.  \n\n I need to find a place like this in the Bay Area!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "g6rlp5No6GjEDXkrjvg1kQ", "review_id": "3R7GLRtxORmqero3nC--5w", "text": "I flew in from a chilly gray day in San Antonio to a gorgeous day in Phoenix. Had lunch on the patio here.. just wanted something light and this was perfect. Assorted Bruschetta, caprese salad and chilled Riesling. Everything was perfect, the food, the service, the atmosphere, the weather. I can't believe I had lived here for 8 years and had never been!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hkPF7XnOy92HQ8CCAIIEeA", "review_id": "st6qohHKZ0MmIJyLLz327w", "text": "Great bruscetta salty carmel sundae, and of course wine.  Service can be a little slow from time to time but not a big deal.  Love the sparkling sav blanc on a hot day.  Cool atmosphere as well.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0178DFrWNvyhTxqT-2XfUw", "review_id": "tF_tsYjc8xElwOwdxrQ8og", "text": "Food is innovative and delicious; best Bruschetta around.\nBuilding is Urban Chic with Garage Doors, brick walls and concrete floors.\nService is only negative: slow and blas\u00e9.\nCheck out Sangria Sundays.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f01B5tRtqf3k6ak1pPSAWw", "review_id": "-G2CSY9vsPTLVvkpCZqnew", "text": "Love it, still partial to central postino.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mlFupG8LJFaL4rvSTvCyyw", "review_id": "3D78CgVdGuyGv8aotb-jxA", "text": "Postino's has a great atmosphere, I would prefer sitting outside its pretty much just candle light inside a little are to read the menus.  Hands down the best thing on the menu is the bruschetta.  This is a good place to start your night with some apps and wine.  Although I was expecting a larger wine list then they provided.  The building is a cool place in itself its an old post office converted to a restaurant so you still have the glass bay doors on the building.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3ONPPazUH-Q3XblYJIaA1A", "review_id": "wGxEb96lqX7sY497urNYTg", "text": "Just go get the bruschetta and the pub platter.\n\nThat's all that really needs to be said.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4rIgZlwv3WQifoXwcFGcfg", "review_id": "wFRmUnUPsDuRQ5986G_-nQ", "text": "My favorite place by far and well worth the drive from Gilbert. Love the atmosphere, bruschetta, and of course the wine. Great place to catch up with friends. I can't wait for the location in Gilbert to open up.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fYayRBmQjB8f5eyH1WR-1w", "review_id": "jUJrF47tThy4KiM8mhPcVw", "text": "I like Postino. I don't find it amazing. I like that it's cheap, and the food tastes good. I don't think their menu is very unique, but their wine list is nice. I usual order one of their 'exclusive' wines and I'm always happy. \nI wish it wasn't always so insanely busy here. I know that it's a good thing, and shows that they're doing something right. But, honestly, waiting for 45 min on a Wednesday night to sit at an awkward ikea coffee table and eat bruschetta doesn't always sound so appealing to me. \nThe service is usually pretty pathetic. Although there is one woman that works here that is awesome. She's always friendly and attentive and somehow always remembers my boyfriend and I. Every other server I have had here is awkward and unfriendly. \nSo, to wrap things up: this place is pretty good, but there is room for improvement.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "P7Zcg73x8FzszGEiC9YPfw", "review_id": "b3H2dkAdjHA_Aftz3Zd-BA", "text": "I was left with a good impression after my first time there. We went on a Tuesday and it was still pack at night. Very small parking, but there was compliment valet parking. \nThe valet parking guy was also very friendly. The low-lighting environment seem to be a great get-together place for group of friend or even a date. \n\nI'm not much of a wine drinker, but we order Moscato and I like it! I also love the bruschettas there, especially the salmon one. They also have a variety of sandwiches that you can order from that will make you quite full after a few bite. \n\nI would definitely come back to this place. ^_^", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zLZZpwBNB8hWson5dKXEtg", "review_id": "sjcP6BpAr80mXlUfD7f2dA", "text": "Great! came here with my girlfriend and my mom and left very satisfied! We ordered some of there apparently famous bruschetta, some panini and a bottle of their Zweigel wine from Austria and it was all fantastic! I highly recommend going there and at least getting some wine and bruschetta if nothing else, it is well worth you time!\n\nKeep singing,\n\n-Jerron", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pI6PxvGyrqrHGO6KFl63bQ", "review_id": "e_EKQ_fAPS9WmlLM0mKHUA", "text": "Bruschetta was the best we've ever had - beautifully prepared, really tasty, and a great variety. Five stars for the Bruschetta. The salads were good, maybe 3.5 to 4 star fare. The sandwiches were also very good, four solid stars. Good service, nice surroundings.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rgrECAY_EZ_xFdSx6CGfvQ", "review_id": "fy12FgV8H-RJnn-Fl3rekA", "text": "Love the Postino Arcadia location. If you are in Phoenix and like wine, this is a hidden gem. Located right off of Campbell and  40th. There is a small parking lot and most nights it is Valet. Try the Bruschetta Board or the Proscuitto and Fig sandwich, on Chibatta of course, you will not be disappointed. It's $5 glasses of wine any day (including weekends) until 5pm... did I mention this deal was EVERYDAY?\n\nI also love the ambiance at the Arcadia location, it's what the Central location is just missing a little of. The music is normally alternative and hip, on any given night you will see several patrons using their smartphones to run SoundHound or Shazaam apps to find out what music they are playing.\n\nSince I moved away from Phoenix and down to Tucson I really miss this place, but whenever I am up I make a point to get to Postino. As the bumper sticker says \"Drinking Wine at Lunch is Not a Crime.\" The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars and not 5 is due to parking.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nBFyVu9NZ9zhY49LRoULKA", "review_id": "4tj5GCjPQ5AaC9V5Sjmw1A", "text": "Love Postinos! Tuesdays and wednesdays they have brushcetta and a bottle of wine for $20. You get 4 different types of bruschetta and 4 pieces of each type. It just gets extremely packed around 7 as there are a ton of people waiting for the wine and bruchetta to start at 8. The rest of the menu seems to be pretty nice but I just havent been back except for more wine and bruchetta nights! Get there early because you will be waiting hungry for a long time!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QHWGKJlwpchGsEURbbSDKw", "review_id": "TZKMEtGgUGntc7NRRM6Hxw", "text": "I love coming here for lunch. It's fun to get the bruschetta and a cheese board to share. The panini's are my favorite around. I usually order half a panini and a salad or soup, depending on what the soup of the day is. The Italian Picnic salad is really good. You really can't go wrong with anything you order. Everything is fresh and delicious. The atmosphere is cool and you can chill out, have some wine and enjoy the food. It's a great place to meet friends and hang out for awhile.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X1cR6X-ie7CbA6vbCDWOYQ", "review_id": "1NiQbXyxVV00CoHtaiotSA", "text": "Great wine pricing before 5 pm.  Wines are fairly priced at all times.  Nice selection of beers.  Cheese and meat plate is terrific to have with wine or beer and don't forget to add the bruschetta board and bring friends.  A nice place to linger away the afternoon.  Yes, you will have to wait to get a table but it's worth it.  Pleasant staff.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PFhOsHfaZuZN6hTss4ipHg", "review_id": "Y5-4VNB33THuAJX_VpZZrg", "text": "The soup, salad, panini, and especially the bruschetta were all fabulous! Delicious and beautifully presented. We also really enjoyed the live music and the peach tea. I wish I lived closer - this would easily become a favorite lunch spot for me (although maybe only for special occasions as it's a bit pricey)!\n\nHIGHLY recommend. :)", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aFCnJ3zDksFqAk6gvE5kZw", "review_id": "wCJRgTq6Yxv9RBMATsbcTQ", "text": "Every time my wife and I are in Carefree she makes me drive down here at least once for lunch. What can I say that other haven't, wonderful everything. Can I please have one in the North Valley now please.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1HGPIlOKLdQhgetMTrnluQ", "review_id": "ALk5igO4vWNQbLtXTeMmfA", "text": "There is nothing that I don't love about this place.  My first visit was a late afternoon lunch after a hike and we sat on the patio.  Trust me when I tell you that you MUST get the bruschetta.  I can't wait to go back.  The parking doesn't bother me a bit because it's all part of the experience-don't let it deter you.  If you want a big lot and a restaurant with crappy food, no ambiance, and terrible service, go to Chili's.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NhxRHb16MQT6OWtkxOe8Yw", "review_id": "w5K0JYqTBLlHBP-hTtg3Eg", "text": "Sunday afternoon as Postino is a special time. With perfect weather and wonderful sangria, Postino offers a hip place to have a drink and feel like you are out doors with their roll up doors open. The entertainment is always a plus!  The service is spectacular and friendly too!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iwLGuUgpEpVh8R7RgSmh-Q", "review_id": "5OGFCVigaOF8jNKXtqMgAg", "text": "Go on a Tuesday you will get bruschetta and wine for $20!! The bruschetta is stupid good!! Huge wine selection and if you dont drink wine they have a full bar. Best neighborhood spot in Arcadia. \n\nOh and it's super sexy too! Perfect for those who are looking for the perfect date spot.\n\nJust go you will love it...trust me!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rn-S3h35NiiAvKvEMDbtZg", "review_id": "kO_wxDM35PUy6ukVEP_m-Q", "text": "Been a few times at various times for various reasons.\n\nFood - 4/5\nLove the bruschetta, sandwiches are good really no complaints, good alcohol selection. \n\nService - 4/5\nI always receive good service. \nValet is always youthful.\n\nAtmosphere - 3/5\nCasual, great place for meeting friends. can be a little too busy for my liking.\n\nPrice - 3/5\nAverage I can't really complain.\n\nOverall - I don't go out of my way to go here, but I certainly recommend it.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cbxUyCUMjkWAs1h4auYeAw", "review_id": "E2u5a5zOBLgYkH5j6e4b9w", "text": "Like everyone else in phoenix feels that's been to postinos, the Monday Tuesday $20 deal, is unbeatable. Which is exactly why you'll be waiting around for at least an hour on those nights. But when your looking to go on a nice date or double date this place provides the perfect atmosphere, great wine selection and bruschetta your whole table will be raving about all night. I never knew I was such a big fan of Fig until I tried the Prosciutto with Figs & Mascarpon. You will never find me here without getting one of those. Every soup that I have tried here has been fantastic. This place is a must for every person living in the valley.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yrXCDuHsWLt14ql-aLOCYg", "review_id": "8o8bLhEeV95716HARBSURw", "text": "My sister and I went in for some food because the pictures we found on yelp looked so tasty! I didn't realize it was more of a wine bar until we got there but was definitely happy to be there, I was totally feeling the vibe. It's very cute and trendy, great music, good staff. It's a great place for any occasion really... My sister and I ordered the bruschetta and split a panini and the food was most definitely AMAZING in every sense of the word. The  burst of flavors was exactly what I was looking for and totally hit the spot! If I had not had to be up at the crack of dawn the next morning I would have definitely split a bottle of wine with sis but we didn't have much time and were just wanting a bite to eat. I will be back for that wine though, I think my sis and I found our new favorite neighborhood place! I'm so glad we stopped by, I seriously can't wait to go back again.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nZCcDiU4h_59a_37PyWvyw", "review_id": "Xp3GaOWUvsxo8EvAs0h5rQ", "text": "There's not much more I can say about Postino than hasn't already been said... the food is incredible, the wine list is extensive, the menu is reasonably priced, the ambiance is delightful, and the service rocks!\n\nI was there last night and enjoyed the $20 bottle of wine + bruschetta deal after 8 p.m. The portions on the bruschetta deal were surprisingly generous, and amazingly delicious! I went with the mozzarella with tomato and basil, the goat cheese with roasted peppers, the smoked salmon with pesto, and ricotta with dates and pistachios; I loved the first three, but I would not order the date and pistachio bruschetta on my next visit. \n\nI also ordered the \"pick two\" panini and salad/\"soup of the moment\" combo, with the Brie and prosciutto panini and a healthy serving of tomato soup. The panini was scrumptious! It was perfectly prepared, and tasted amazing ... I wish I had ordered the full sandwich! The soup was just OK - it wasn't bad, but it was nowhere near as exciting for my tastebuds as the panini. \n\nI would liken my dining experience at Postino to \"If You Give a Mouse a Cookie\" -- after I had one phenomenal item, I had to have them all! After polishing off a bold and zesty Syrah from California, I ended up leaving with a bottle of the Reunion Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina. Restaurant patrons receive $9 off bottles of wine to-go, so I mean, I wasn't gonna not... (perfectly acceptable use of double negatives).\n\nAlthough it is a trendy spot, Postino has somehow managed to remain friendly and unpretentious - both staff and guests alike. The servers all know their stuff and are more than happy to provide recommendations based on your preferences. Even the least sophisticated palate will feel comfortable dining here on account of the helpful service and charming atmosphere; hence why I hereby award Postino with my first 5/5 star review! \n\nAproveche, my friends!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VR3knsuJlZx3Ulx0WRpuWw", "review_id": "ZRJYVPpF3-6TXqYMCTDG8g", "text": "Fig and marscapone bruschetta is to die for. I crave it all the time! Vintage 95 in Chandler has attempted to copy Postino's recipe for success, but it doesn't compare to the service, atmosphere and quality that Postino is known for. Prices are completely fair, wine and beer selection is great. The Mixed Green salad was totally amazing. I drive 30 minutes from Gilbert to get there, and it is worth every minute. I can't wait for the Gilbert location to open! One of the best places in Phoenix, hands down.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ad4bqFpq5C_DCwPkvlS2NA", "review_id": "OsaufG0JVtufUcc5i8_yUQ", "text": "I have not located a better place to drink wine and enjoy bruschetta anywhere else in the world.  The food and wine selection are fantastic and the staff keep if flowing!!!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9cLBI7hhgScn3lHjY4nAaQ", "review_id": "3KzLOXJTBy_r1Lu5oZjnGQ", "text": "I've wanted to try this place forever since I'm a big bruschetta fan and I've heard theirs is amazing.  Finally decided to check it out on a Saturday around 3pm. Parking is valet like pretty much all of Arcadia but valet is complimentary during lunch, Nice! \n\nWe were seated within a few minutes of arriving.  Checked out the wine list and was pleasantly surprised to find that all wines by the glass were $5 until 5 pm. The selection was good and I really enjoyed the 2 I tried. Service was friendly and attentive throughout without being annoying. \n\nWe ordered a board of bruschetta of course. We chose the Burrata, Bacon, Arugula, & Tomato, Ricotta with Dates & Pistachios, Smoked Salmon with Pesto, and Prosciutto with Figs & Marscarpone. I liked the sweet/savory combo of the Prosciutto one best and my BF said the Burrata, Bacon, Arugula, & Tomato was everything he wanted and more. All were delicious tho! Can't wait to try the others on my next visit!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GYxSNn0BIb1PeDXfybVY3w", "review_id": "HbzKo0PIUIM-OrQ3zD5dfw", "text": "Postino's is just a bike ride away - and the perfect spot for a relaxing coffee, wine, or beer. What can I say that everyone doesn't already know - This place is the BEST!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "f2F596C_I1-OiCpEHom1ww", "review_id": "5wNcR5FvFI9qoIvuTsh6-w", "text": "Excellent food, great service, groovy atmosphere. Try the Tuscan Tuna Panini and the Cucumber Honey Lemonade! Love this place, never disappointed!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LBG7PR2n9TLPVf9SuoSpSw", "review_id": "UZaVr-JTnnFpBlX9eTQ1UA", "text": "Monday night is reverse happy hour! Starts at 8pm. You get a bottle of wine and choice of 4 bruschetta for $20! The burrata, bacon, arugula and tomatoes  and the warm artichoke spread are to die for! Outstanding! This is definitely a place to go! One thing that was a little annoying was how loud it is in the restaurant, but the great food outweighed the noise.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w52yAz_L3CTPsEzyUsDmDQ", "review_id": "ZGxdghjuMvRUz3KQMByIRg", "text": "I miss Postino's.  Once upon a time, I worked less than a block from here, and frequently stopped by for lunch or after work for some wine and bruschetta.  To this day, I have never had anything like their bruschetta.  Don't order it as an appetizer; it's definitely a meal.  Large and luscious, sweet and savory, served on a slightly rustic wooden plank, topped with amazing things like apples, soft cheeses, figs, and pistachios.  It's the stuff dreams are made of.  I wish they would hurry up and open the one in Gilbert.  I'm never in Arcadia at the right time anymore.  Also, do not expect to find parking here; you will definitely have to valet.  That's not just a Postino's thing, though, that's an Arcadia thing.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hRdhlyNVtVvcf7oLn2J1Xw", "review_id": "YjDkcdZ-2dqa6v0vINnKfg", "text": "I will make this short simple and to the point since there are 400 other reviews! Mondays and Tuesdays after 8:00pm this place is the best deal in town - $20.00 for a bottle of wine and some of the best (and generous portions I might add) bruschetta I've had! Heck even if it's not monday or tuesday this place is amazing!\nGreat location, Great service,Great wine, and Great food = A fabulous time!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PFP8OrjALOboGwaU4cc0cQ", "review_id": "-LtNosxso_4cnUPi-RXq2Q", "text": "Postino is possibly my favorite place in the Valley.  The wine list is divine, the apps are delightful, the setting is relaxed but not too casual. The happy hour can't be beat, but it gets packed fast.  The bruschetta is nearing infamy at this point. I've never had a bad experience, and even hosted my sister's bridal shower here once. Love, love, love this place.  The downtown location is newer and super cute, and the food is just as great as the one on Campbell.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "125BWA95-0GR2tIQDZ23dQ", "review_id": "QB7z4SqhI4YsknEiJIAMlA", "text": "So as expected I have nothing but good things to say about Postino Arcadia. In fact it would be silly for me to comment since it will be a repeat of what everyone else has already said. So I'll just say its a great place to hang out, drink great wine, eat yummy food and soak up the vibe. Must haves are: bruschetta, salted caramel sundae and the pub board.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rd3eacwmukL0qtIlakomKA", "review_id": "TXnmv62XvxaM5VFT_rPS4w", "text": "Like everyone and their mama, we come here for the bruschetta board and honey cucumber lemonade. We love all their different options but our favorite is the tomato jam w/ sheeps milk and the burrata bacon w/arugula and tomato. The tomato jam doesn't sound exciting or unique, but it really is! It's a must! My husband and I got turned on to the tomato jam by our server who recommended it, assuring us that we will not be disappointed. She was right, the first bite was so dangerous because we were hooked immediately! The taste is so addicting and the flavor is amazing! The burrata bacon is also amazing, you can't go wrong with bacon and it is everything you will hope for from a bacon bruschetta and more. \nWe love their happy hour $5 for a pitcher of hoegaarden! However, lately we have been skipping this amazing offer for their honey cucumber lemonade. It is perfect in sweetness, taste, and it is so refreshing!! It makes water incompetent for refreshment and it makes Gatorade look stupid.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_kIJcnfJKdo_NwxN0dxZlQ", "review_id": "5-m1z6TQfsoIs9MoEkb-Sg", "text": "The Brie and Apple with Fig spread Bruschetta is amazing! \n\nSince I don't live in AZ, I orginally heard of this place by Meghan McCain who I follow on twitter and listed this on her blog as one of her favorite Phoenix hang outs for those that are not native to the area.  Although she listed Postino Wine Cafe, I was brought to this location and I was pleasantly surprised when I arrived.  The staff was knowledgeable on their wine selection and provided great service.  The cork on my bottle of Pinot Noir had \"Wine Crystals\" or Wine Diamonds\", nothing I had seen before.  The server was very informative on explaining what it was, turns out I did my own research and the information provided was very accurate.  http://winesworld.com/index.php/wine-crystals/68/  \n\nAlso, If you are a fan of music, on the Friday night that I was there, they played music by The Whitest Boy Alive, The XX, Phoenix, Hercules & Love Affair and Band of Horses to name a few.  I was tapping my toe as some of these are on my own personal playlist so it instantly gained a few stars for the music alone.   Next, I'm coming back for Sangria Sundays and reggae.  Overall a very unique experience, great ambiance and delicious food.\n \nCheers!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "l6RgUXgzNw4f-M2O38f0ig", "review_id": "mkGhxcWZ8tpXyM2a8vd_Lw", "text": "Love love love Postinos. It is such a great atmosphere and I'm a huge fan of the rasp chicken salad. \n\nWill be back again and again!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jHn3h_9ex7WNXwpKlWq__w", "review_id": "HSWkHKl5Gpan7uAeZ1gJWw", "text": "Postinos is nothing less than F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C. I've only been here twice and as a matter of fact, this is as good as it gets!\n\nMy first time was a few months back. We ordered a bottle of wine, the bruschetta and some paninis. Everything was great. The service is a little slow but the food/ambience definitely makes up for it. The next time, I took a few friends along for the $20 wine+bruschetta Tuesday and we had a blast. We also noticed that the place is packed on the deal days so get there earlier than 8pm if you don't wanna wait in line.\nThis place is awesome, can't wait to go back!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "CRywkebZtGq0lKcbRlOPqQ", "review_id": "bdpNU3kS7EBbq6BsAolbbg", "text": "I can see why people are just packing it in here. A great place for visitors and locals.\n\nWonderful atmosphere. Quality wines and great gnoshing dishes. There is a friendly, knowledgeable staff to advise folks about there options. Top notch bruschetta with a great combination of fresh ingredients. Brie and apple, dates with pistachios being my favorites.\n\nMake reservations because the beautiful crowd is huge. \n\nBest deal ever, happy hour - $5 wine by glass is the best deal before 5pm", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UXFmzsbt3-vFhryMCA-B6Q", "review_id": "nuDSiylWP1IfU4uBZCvvXQ", "text": "Great. Just great. All the positive reviews say it all.  Great outdoors, and before 5:00, wonderful wine discounts.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 5, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "wYi4t67lM2xnSTfKPoj2Zg", "text": "Finally, I experienced Postino. I had a day to myself and dropped by for a late lunch. \n\nI can't sit in this place without remembering my many visits to this same location back in the 1980's when it was Synthony Music. \n\nYes, at one time this former post office housed a large selection of Oberheim Matrix 12's and OB-X's, Roland Junos, and Yamaha DX7's. Long-haired young guys with slightly nasal voices talked about multi-timbral effects, VCO's and VCA's, attack, sustain, decay. I can still hear the simulated sounds of shakuhatchi flutes playing the first few notes of \"Sledgehammer\" by Peter Gabriel--loudly enough to rattle windows. \n\nI'm sure the equipment that got purchased here played more than a few weddings where white people embarassingly trudged around in some drunken fashion to \"Take On Me\" or \"Celebrate\".  Perhaps some of the current patrons were those very same dancers. Like the older guy who complimented me on my fishing vest.\n\nBut anyway, about the salad. It was good. I opted for the prosciutto as an add to the Italian salad. On the side was a good glass of tempranillo. There was a tang to it. \n\nA tang. Yes. A tang which recalled a layered gong effect combining additive and subtractive synthesis--something one might hear from say -- a Korg DW8000--which used sampled waveforms modulated through analog filters. That's exactly what the tempranillo reminded me of.\n\nWhen the waitress brought my check I realized that she looked a bit like Siouxsie Sioux, a few years on and minus the make up. Or perhaps it was Lene Lovitch. \n\nAnyway, make time to enjoy a visit to Postino. And while you are sitting there, enjoy the echoes of \"Are Friends Electric\" by Gary Numan, which I am sure still inhabit the walls in some way.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wVSGZN8d3ao4ad97kEDzYg", "review_id": "EOhTeFkAVxZNP_Qf6oZSeA", "text": "I went to the new Postino in Gilbert this weekend and was so impressed I stopped in the Arcadia location since I was in the neighborhood.\n\nBlown away once again...\n\nI was actually reluctant bringing my 2 and 4 year old to a hipster wine bar but when we arrived, we were greeted warmly and they were very nice and welcoming to my kids. So I was immediately put at ease.\n\nThey have an awesome kids menu with food kids will eat but upscale - PB and J bruschetta or grilled cheese, both accompanied with grapes, apple slices and chips AND a cute little bendy toy - nailed it! There was a 3rd option but it escapes me at the moment. \n\nI ordered the same thing I had on sunday - white wine blend and bruschetta, soooo good! I crave it.\n\nI have to say, the customer service is superb. I actually was able to have a relaxing lunch with a wiggly 2 and 4 year old. Fantastic!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ha4pc2q3HqczrifpU2K7pg", "review_id": "3rL7XhYbbs5T0TYkwPp_iQ", "text": "I've been a fan of LGO for years and yet had never been to Postino's.  On this trip to Phoenix, my friend J thought it was a must to experience Postino! We arrived around 8pm and thought it best to use the valet.  We were so happy that we were able to get a table.  Postino's is absolutely darling.  Our server recommended an earthy red wine that J took advantage of and loved.  I had the sparkling Sauvignon Blanc (delightful!) and our friend R had Framboise.  This is a wine and beer place, so those hoping for other spirits are out of luck.  For those that love wine... this is an excellent place to spend some quality time.  Fabulous wine selection!  \nAs for the food... we were happy with everything we ordered except one thing, which I will save for the end of my review.  Postino regulars recommend the bruschetta and everyone seems to have a different favorite.  This is a fun food to order because you are able to choose 4 of the selections.  Fun decision to make with so many great selections!  My top two faves were 1. bacon, arugula and tomatoes (loved this combo!) and 2. warm artichoke spread (excellent!).  R + J loved the prosciutto w/figs and mascarpone.  So highlight of our night was the fun and delicious bruschetta!\nWe also shared olives (meh) and the prosciutto panini.  I enjoyed the panini but my dining partners were crazy about it.  \nThe best and worst of the night were our desserts.  We couldn't decide which one to order, so we got two.  One rocked our world and the other was ho-hum.  The Creme Brulee was the BEST Creme Brulee I have tasted.  Beyond words delish!  The Chocolate Bouchon was not noteworthy.  As my friend Beti would say, \"It wasn't worth the calories.\"  \nI may have mentioned the word \"fun\" a few times in this review but that is such a perfect description of Postino.  If I lived in Phoenix, you would positively catch me here on a Monday or Tuesday night for their amazing $20 house bottle of wine and bruschetta special.  Oh and the Creme Brulee!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kNO6w6EIKo8u6GSykOHBLA", "review_id": "4dSja2ZaNGsLMlZ6jo6jKQ", "text": "I celebrated a friends birthday today at Postino.  It is a really busy place!  We decided that we would order a little of this and a little of that.  So we started with the NYC Grilled Cheese Sandwich.  I like it, it came with three dipping options, pesto, ketchup, and some sort of mustard.  We had several different bruschetta: tomato jam, arugula and bacon, apple and brie and mozzarella and basil.  All really good.  Italian food is not really my thing, but this was pretty good.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2l8rt0DwFiD-UAb303c0Dw", "review_id": "DhpZn8_CzHnPI3btbEXaYA", "text": "I was in Phoenix for a weekend getaway and thought I hid a foodie dead end after a few meals. I was not wow'd by much even at places that had good reviews, and disappointed I couldn't find a decent meal. And then I came to Postino! It was bustling on a Sunday morning with nearly all the tables in the restaurant filled. Luckily we were able to snag a table out on the patio. The air was filled with live music and the atmosphere was relaxed and exciting at the same time. \n\nEveryone on Yelp mentioned the bruschetta. Definitely get the bruschetta!!! You can choose 4 different types for $13.50. The bread was perfectly soft and all the toppings were excellent. If I had my way, I could eat this all the time. The two of us also shared an Vegetarian panini which was very good but too filling to finish alongside the bruschette. Mimosas are only $5 too. \n\nPostino's is worth it!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J6IOwRvM6UYtJIxKR1KW7w", "review_id": "6xVZGJ8TYWemKUSO7UmMiw", "text": "This place is a very chill wine bar. Came here after flying in for work and wanted something that would be light, have a good wine selection, and a nice outdoor patio/bar area. Daily Dose fulfills each of those items. \n\nYou MUST get the bruchetta plate. My favorite was the smoked salmon, pesto, and capers and the prosciutto and fig. 4 slices of bruschetta for a single person was too much, but you shouldn't hesitate in bringing along friends. \n\nI also tried the raspberry chicken salad. Sadly, I was looking for more greens than the chicken pieces. It was still super delicious.\n\nI ended with an affogato. You can never go wrong with this choice and Postino didn't disappoint me!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fIvDzLhs-cXbTKWp8P3eIA", "review_id": "ENrM8qpuBRTHR4chul7Y8w", "text": "I really, really like this place. Several people have mentioned this place to my husband and yesterday we finally gave it a try.....what took so long?! \n\nYesterday we stopped by for lunch. We started with the white bean hummus and warm artichoke appetizer served with flatbread. Umm, so good! For my meal I ordered the veggie sandwich on toasted focaccia bread with a side Meditterean salad. Ummmm, so good! My husband went with the chicken sandwich instead, it was sweet and spicy at the same time. For dessert we split the chocolate bouchon. Ummmmmmmmmmm, so incredibly good. Why did I let my husband have the last bite? Next time I will order my own, it is simply too good to share.\n\nThis will be the new place I take friends & family when they come to visit.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xdThxKK4ERO54RbVFgWrWg", "review_id": "6vxZwFcqR-UZ8MsqAD-E9Q", "text": "Good Stuff can't beat the happy hour. Definitely sign up for their email prior to going in and you should receive a free bruschetta board email.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WGF3dRnXzYlPFzpQTmeCXw", "review_id": "fP9KfMaY6SGzQp6r__kGfw", "text": "This is one of my favorite restaurants EVER!!  My husband and I came here 2 days before our wedding as our last date as an unmarried couple!  Our go-to meal includes: Bruschetta Board, Brie and Prosciutto Panini, and a Salted Caramel Sundae.  Everything is AMAZING!  It's also not just about the food but about the atmosphere; we love the easy going feel during the day, and the more upscale night crowd!  It's trendy without being pretentious!  We will always be great patrons of this place!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "19FkHmJef18CJedDPgJ_yw", "review_id": "NffBvuyTYmpJ4eJrbf4oRQ", "text": "Oddly enough I only came to this location after visiting the new Gilbert location. Have to say I think I like the Gilbert locale better and I'm almost a little sick hearing myself say that. Not sure what was up with the rap music on this visit as I am in love with the music at the other locations. Not a great fan of the valet either as they don't seem to know how to dive manual cars or operate emergency  brakes. \n\nSo, I'm giving this location 4 stars based on the whole concept and the food (and assuming it will be better next time) but in my heart it gets 3 stars.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "34gJ_KlP3RM6jotNT6TcDQ", "review_id": "6t4aU2FZ_BN-oV5CsthXfQ", "text": "I have 231 reviews so far and none for one of my all time favorite AZ restaurants? I have to rectify that now. If you love wine and bruschetta than this will be your own version of Heaven. Blasphemy? Then you've never been to Postino! Seriously, they have the best bruschetta you're likely to ever have in your entire life. My top four: \n\n1) Prosciutto with Figs & Mascarpone\n2) Brie & Apples with Fig Spread\n3) Roasted Peppers with Goat Cheese\n4) Burrata, Bacon, Arugula & Tomatoes\n\nAlso worthy of mention are the amazing sandwiches. I highly recommend the Autostrada (Sopresatta, Italian ham, cappicola, mortadella, provolone, arugula and tomatoes with spicy pepper relish) and the Nine Iron (Hickory smoked bacon layered with grilled chicken, fresh burrata mozzarella, lettuce, beefsteak tomato and dijonnaise). Fucking awesome.\n\nAs you'll read in most of the other reviews, Postino has a great Monday and Tuesday night special, a bottle of wine and a bruschetta board for only $20. But be warned, it'll be jam packed. Keep in mind they have two other locations as well. For you east valley residents there is a new Gilbert loction. If you are in downtown Phoenix or west valley, then the Central Avenue location a couple blocks north of Camelback will be more convenient.\n\nWith its outstanding food, decor, and ambiance, I'm going to give you a Paul V. guarantee that you will love Postino.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IpCH-jaFA-1YgCdi6YmnFg", "review_id": "zvm9YGvVV0Zd9BVyv4nxEg", "text": "Awsome!!!  Tried the prociutto with figs, brie & apples, and the roasted peppers.  All excellent (although my wife couldn't take the wild game taste of the goat cheese).  We also tried some sandwiches and salads......all excellent.  Didn't try their alcohol  but the bartender seemed really cool and knowledgable as we sat at the bar waiting for our table.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DQURv5CKj7iRdiXyS_Eikw", "review_id": "5iLthd6VqhMI-NybGCulfw", "text": "Now I've been to the Gilbert location, and Arcadia, and I have to say I think I like Gilbert better. Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge fan of Postino...amazing food and alcohol, great happy hour deals, and a unique atmosphere, I just didn't dig the Arcadia spot as much. Parking was kiiind of a pain...not many spots to park in. They have valet parking but when you don't have a bill on you it makes valet diffifult (valet guy was nice polite and friendly). Service inside was spot on as usual. Awesome bruschetta, cheese board, and butcher block. No other issues. Great local wine bar. If you're in the valley and looking for a cool spot, don't leave without checking out a Postino.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PwemCNJqvGerNZHbSSbmFA", "review_id": "yeFvID0TDFPlVeDc0LVUKA", "text": "Good food and wine, especially on a weekday before 5 pm ($5 wine). \n\nFirst, if you're going to call yourself a wine cafe, have a good selection of wine to choose from. I think The Cheesecake Factory has a wine list with more variety. With that being said, I did find a couple of good wines to quaff on a 97 degree day, and the service from the bartender was great.\n\nSecond, if you're going to attempt to be a quasi-Italian restaurant, play good music. The music wasn't totally offensive, but it certainly didn't match the ambiance.\n\nNow for the food. This place clearly prides itself on their bruschetta. Here are the 4 that I chose:\n\nRoasted Peppers with Goat Cheese \nSmoked Salmon with Pesto\nRicotta, Dates and Pistachios\nTraditional with Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella\n\nThe bread they use is excellent. Perfect for bruschetta. My favorite was the salmon, and the roasted pepper one was quite delicious. I even enjoyed the dates and pistachio bruschetta, but probably wouldn't order it again.\n\nTraditional brushcetta is an appetizer for which I measure any Italian restaurant. The fresh bruschetta here was way too salty, could hardly taste the fresh tomato and basil, which appeared to be fresh and of good quality. Why would you over-salt fresh brushcetta? Major fail, and one of the reasons this place is getting 3 stars instead of 4. \n\nI may come here again though, I just know not to order the fresh bruschetta.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xFG4Ca2HHmbxDTkMlmHnjQ", "review_id": "NooetKR50jNxukIqo3TfrQ", "text": "Great food, service, ambiance, and prices! Had a great time ordering a bunch of the bruschettas, and we just paid $10 a person. Our server was very nice and attentive and easy going. I will definitely return!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Ti86eeLrIhpNHDpjbla_fA", "review_id": "65RRaufnPfFRIQaQXsetkg", "text": "This place is great!  One of my all time favorites! The decor is so nice, romantic, and relaxing.  I love how the restaurant is open to the outside making it a great place to sit wherever you may be seated! The patio is great with small tables and flowers.  This place is good for a date, happy hour, or just hanging with friends.\n\nMy favorite food to eat here is the bruschetta.  I highly recommend the bruschetta! \n\nMy favorites are: \nProsciutto with Figs and Mascarpone\nRoasted Peppers with Goat Cheese\nBurrata, Bacon, and Arugula with tomatoes\nGoat cheese and jam  \n\nSome specials they offer are wine by the glass or a pitcher of beer is $5 before 5pm everyday and Mondays and Tuesdays have specials with bruschetta and a bottle of wine for $20, but it will be busy.   You will LOVE this place!!!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Zm2k6dJtqKDz3pZ70SwohA", "review_id": "xFkWMslKWPgIiZpvQCaPQQ", "text": "love love this place. great atmosphere and great food. they have the best bruschetta and has great deals on mon and tue night after 8pm. it gets pretty packed, so may wanna go late.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h3TnHCqFga0VgPO390PjKA", "review_id": "epAmopw1iyvV0xycSUeUBQ", "text": "I love Postino. I just wish it was closer. It's a great place to go after work with a few friends for drinks, but then I gotta drive home...  The $20 deal for wine and bruschetta is as good as everyone says. The prosciutto with figs bruschetta is so delicious, the salty flavor of the prosciutto combined with the sweetness of the figs is heavenly. I also love the smoked salmon and pesto combination. If you're a little hungrier and want something to yourself, the paninis are extremely satisfying. My favorite is the Autostrada, it's spicy and savory and a little bit different from any panini I've had anywhere else. The wine selection could be better, but the truth is if you're drinking out and it's not a special occasion, most people are going to want a decent house wine and leave it at that, and Postino's house wines are just fine.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bkpo2iZBMV5w_UCRAjWE1Q", "review_id": "57o422lFzgqQqGfrd8k36A", "text": "This restaurant is worth the wait in case you stumble upon a busy night. The atmosphere is cozy and the food is delicious. I highly recommend the bruschetta.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "J2JfCaiaZku8HgfNceU8Rg", "review_id": "MgLAiq4Hj9E793Hnk0yELg", "text": "Over the last couple of years I have made several visits to Postino, but never for lunch! My visits have always been at night for a glass of wine and a bruchestta, which is clearly what Postino is known for! This time I enjoyed their delicious Bruschetta over lunch with Gabi M. and Lindsey F. I am amazed at how busy this place always is, but not surprised. The service was friendly and timely and that seems to be the standard any time of day.\n\nWe started with an order of the bruschetta and we each ordered entree sized salads, which was plenty of food for the 3 of us. The bruschetta is the perfect starter because of the variety and size. I am not sure if they always do this, but they cut each piece into 3 pieces, making it super easy to share and get a taste of each one! We enjoyed the Burrata and Arugula, the Prosciutto Fig & Mascarpone, the Tomato Jam & Sheep's Milk and the Brie & Apple with Fig Spread bruschetta. All of them were heavenly.\n\nI went with the Italian Picnic salad and it was divine! )field greens tossed with roasted beets, goat cheese, bacon and walnuts topped with crisped root vegetables in herb vinaigrette). Lindsey F. ordered the Mediterranean and Gabi M. had the mixed greens. Everything was lovely!\n\nPostino seems to be a Phoenix classic and it definitely going on my list of Phoenix faves. \n\nI look forward to returning to enjoy their patio over a glass of wine from their fabulous selection and a cheese board.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iPuiVU0Wbq_p_i_VwrqiMg", "review_id": "SDyCOmvGY9fnyC7xgu17Hw", "text": "Best date night in town.  I LOOOOVE Postino's!!!!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AkJFqLqHHAKY3H5R8p7cPQ", "review_id": "sxAWWIKdHaTxImGqNWsKGQ", "text": "I will start off by saying the actual wine and food is decent, but the experience was absolutely horrific.  The food an wine saved this from being a 1 star in my book.\n\nStrike 1: We got there, and it was a pretty packed.  I was a little astonished to pay $3 for valet.  I am not opposed to valet, but I like my options of free parking and valet.  Usually, you get your parking validated when you dine in the restaurant.  \n\nStrike 2: We had a party of 7, and majority of our party was there.  We have been waiting for 1.5 hours, and the hostess told us that it would look bad to seat us.  We were waiting more than anyone in line!\n\nStrike 3: I asked for no cheese on my salad, and I got a buttload of cheese!\n\nStrike 4: It felt like it was 90 degrees in there.  With the kind of money their business makes, they can keep the A/C at 80 at least!\n\nStrike 5: The tomatoes on the bruschetta tasted kind of frozen or 2-3 days old.\n\nI know there are a lot of great reviews, but I had a pretty bad experience.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ucGfMGHDxYCMJ_VLpMjAOw", "review_id": "jgUV51MrHU00WmM1DreEZw", "text": "Great food, atmosphere and wine. The red blend is the best wine I've ever had! Great soups and sandwiches and the bruschetta is awesome. Great staff too!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tWOXXHLKZVtg0Xt9e0XdXg", "review_id": "jaewe28Rmpk4QTeObYJwHA", "text": "I love this place. The embiance is a cross between laid back and classy. Great wine and LOVE their bruchetta!  This is a great place relax and enjoy an evening or an afternoon.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "sALB8-F04S9VcZMF_GkGUA", "review_id": "YxQ84OjtzZfChyCTcQ_HMA", "text": "Always my 'go to' wine bar to hang with my girls.. :-) AND I am in love with the Sangria Sundays there.. We go early to secure our choice table.. under a mister.. in the patio section of where WE want to be.. looking swag! Gettin our Sangria on.. and our bruschetta.. We know the whole thing by heart.. NOW the last time we were there.. We did send a salad back.. NO question from the cutie serving it. He took it.. and said he was sorry.. brought a little extra bruschetta.. and BAM. NOW looka there.. I kept the 5star on the yelp! Actually, it would be hard for Postino to lose that with me, because I have been coming here since I moved to the PHX and no other wine bar compares. I heart all things Postino.. \n\nMY only wish.. Sangrias all week!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gzJpPaHN-NXBkAZcZri3hw", "review_id": "If93yq13bIoeX0Vo_x7EXA", "text": "Great place to dress up a bit and feel more of an urban vibe. Hip but not pretentious. I went to Postino's Monday night around 8pm. We were given a wait time of an hour for a party of four. The place was full but we managed to find a standing table near the bar to wait out our table. We drank a bottle of \"Available\" per the recommendation of folks next to us (heavenly) and were visited regularly by waitstaff to fill our water. The music was just the right level to support conversation, but kept a hum in the background. When seated our waiter came to the table nearly immediately and submitted drink orders. For food we had two orders of bruschetta which was more than enough. Everything was delicious. Definitely coming back here.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XD4U_QuKHos6lt4unylfGQ", "review_id": "jircFlTqEIX90OKsKYaVrg", "text": "I come here every time I am in Pheonix! The atmosphere is great and the so is the food and wine. My all time fave is the bruschetta. I would defiantly recommend the goat cheese bruschetta.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cjhSTaDI5XffCXRJsXPmSQ", "review_id": "YfujLTTr2HHC8Q9hEUUA0w", "text": "I finally visited Postino's after being in AZ for a year...and I'm glad I finally did!  Great drinks and great food!  The bruschettas are to die for...but stay alive so you can come here again and again!\n\nStaff is friendly and vibe is really chill...you can come after work with a few friends or bring a larger group to celebrate. \n\nThe ambiance is superb...the indoor/outdoor seating gives great options depending on the heat!  :-)\n\nRun, don't walk to Postinos (depending on how hot it is!)", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PfI5f0EjS3RmfJZIbP1PfQ", "review_id": "qPkZhMobwUEK6DHaTHt9Qg", "text": "The food here is amazing. I recommend the bruschetta to all first time visitors. You won't be disappointed.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "EbdM9WLM_467YB9YyBW-NA", "text": "One thing I noticed on a recent re-visit: This place is loud--both from ambient noise and the background/foreground music. And the hard surfaces and absence of carpet tend to accentuate the high frequencies. It can get kinda tedious trying to talk over it. Don't let that keep you away.\n\nJust another way in which it pays tribute to its roots as Synthony Music all those years ago.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N8hHjWXzKpIohvehOw68ZA", "review_id": "EwRiKJmIxRfzyt8r_b5YMg", "text": "Went in tonight to eat dinner at the bar. I had a couple of beers - the beer selection is limited, but respectable. Great considering it's a wine bar! Service was just okay. The bartender was helpful enough, but I had to sort of flag him down when I needed something - he never really checked in with me. Not a dea-lbreaker, but nothing outstanding.\n\n I ordered the bruchetta (one each of the apple and brie, prosciutto and fig, burrata and bacon, and warm artichoke). The bruschetta was incredible. I'd go back just to eat it all again. Maybe tomorrow.\n\nParking was open and available when I got there, but it looked like it was exclusively valet starting at about 5pm.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Yz7i36gFLsuFSPSCqBBp8g", "review_id": "DSrhjnwOzCnU5aaCBL_tmw", "text": "Postino. Oh, how you bring love to my heart with your bruschetta boards and interesting atmosphere. \n\nLove this place! Here's some tips; everyday before 5pm the glasses of wine are $5.. You may have a tough time finding parking so make it easy on yourself and bring cash to valet. Make sure to stop by the LGO grocery store after you eat at Postino. \n\nNow, onto the food at Postino. Pretty much the best thing you can order is the Bruschetta board because its SOOOO AWESOME! \n\nAs many other Yelpers with great taste have mentioned, a couple of the best bruchettas (although it's tough not to just order 2 boards and get them all- except the artichoke, that one should be avoided). \n\nHighly Recommended (I don't have the exact names down, but here's the main); the salami one, the one with fig, apples and brie (****BEST*****), the roasted red pepper and mozz/basil/tomato. \n\nThe first time you go, you may just have to order 2 boards if your party is big enough, because they are all so good, except for the artichoke one- that one is NOT good. \n\nThe wait staff does a great job, and I love everything about Postino! After writing this review I need go, like this weekend... Like now, wait, \"Can we go to Postino for lunch?\"", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I_i3bHwfSFne6eTHPe4tMQ", "review_id": "M1yFY5IN7RbreYyHS3XZdA", "text": "I had my 40th bday here, best brushetta and wine!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-L0i4tIcOIbAq_gPvykkLA", "review_id": "KB3zt-U6i749sifJMxxAtQ", "text": "We went back three Sundays in a row just so I could try more of that wonderful bruschetta. That's not overboard is it? Yanno when you eat something so good you want it again and again until you can get it out of your head? That was me with this bruschetta. The white sangria was the perfect addition. All enjoyed on their magical patio that's not too hot even at 100+ degrees. *sigh* ... ok, someone tell me four weeks in a row is not stalker levels? Can you stalk a restaurant?", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v2UqlUHA8d3lgTIby0CCFQ", "review_id": "qFCYagXBWmL_2boVKCOMfw", "text": "I may not be the hugest fan of La Grande Orange, but there's one spot in that little Arcadia hub that is always worth going to-Postino. \n\nPostino has got to be one of the busiest places in town on Monday and Tuesday nights because of their killer $20-for-a-bottle-of-wine-and-bruschetta deal from 8-11 p.m. They're busy every other night, too, simply because they're one of the hippest places around-a hot staff, a huge wine selection, a pretty patio, wonderful food and pretty ambiance. There's also a location in central Phoenix, which offers up all of the same.\n\nWhen I went there for dinner, I had one of my favortie paninis, the Nine Iron ($9.50), which came with a small side salad and was topped with tomato, mustard and mozzarella. It's very filling and tastes super-fresh, and the regular one comes with chicken and bacon, too.\n\nMy pal got the Italian Picnic salad ($8.50) and Tomato Jam and Sheep's Milk bruschetta ($12.75). This was the first time I tried that type of bruschetta (my favorites are the White Bean with Chopped Tomato and Warm Artichoke Spread), and I thought it was amazing-really sweet, and it could even work for dessert.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q3Fa0PhTGzRl-05fXHIi4g", "review_id": "NJSH_5XEApc-hwoxBYpqvw", "text": "I think it's pretty evident from all the rave reviews that this place is really good so I'll keep it brief.  I'd heard about this place forever and the bottle of win and bruschetta deal but I hadn't actually been until Monday night with a friend from work.  I was really excited once I saw all the differenct varieties of bruschetta we could choose from.  We ended up getting the Apple/Brie, Burratta/Bacon/Arugula, Salmon/Pesto and the Peppers/Goat Cheese.  All of them were delicious and I can't wait to go back again and try the rest!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wIi2J1UGRB2G_3vu5eNK3g", "review_id": "lkTSpazh41pZ2CVPruj-Mw", "text": "I didn't think I could love anyplace as much as Postino Central... but I stand corrected.  After finally making it to the Arcadia location, I must say that I loved it equally, but differently.  \n\nArcadia seemed a little more comfortable with a relaxed vibe.   The perfect spot to have a casual chat and some noshes, without having to get all done up or break the bank.  \n\nMy favorites are still: bruschetta board (especially prosciutto with fig & mascarpone), mixed greens salad, and the salted caramel sundae - all are perfect for sharing!\n\nthe parking situation is a bit of a nightmare.  The valet is free, but only if you are going to LGO... So as a Postino's patron, you will need to pay $3 for this service.  you might be better off in the free parking across the street near the Arcadia Room.\n\nTIP - Be sure to sign up for their email list for birthday & anniversary specials!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6RYvMmECRELfhTY3mUAFJQ", "review_id": "YUyh8HQDdwvvg5wXE3Znog", "text": "I was visiting a friend for the weekend and didn't have much time and wanted to go to my favorite places that I've already tried and liked.  She suggested we try Postinos but I whined because it meant we would miss one of the other places I'd been thinking about for months.  I'm so lucky she pushed the issue and took me here!  I don't even remember those other places and want to visit her again so we can eat at Postios!\n\nWe were there before 5 and did the $5 wine special and a bunch of the bruchettas plus a salad.  All of it was delish.  I didn't want to share!  I will say the food combos were fantastic but simple enough to try at home.  I grabbed a take-out menu and brought it back to Los Angeles and have been making my own bruchettas that taste pretty close.  My whole family raves about them.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3uRD9SFPs2jzxVmRMyQ0qg", "review_id": "cKbiBHGkd3i_VqoUo5D2fQ", "text": "Postino Arcadia became a weekly event with friends on Monday nights.  We went for the $20 board of bruschetta and bottle deal. Because it's such a great deal, there was always a long wait.  But no worry, because wandering through the store at LGO is a perfect way to kill some time.\n\nThe bruschetta and bottle is usually enough for two, but we like to add in the Butcher's Block which is a selection of meats, cheeses, olives, and asparagus.  \n\nI love Postino for providing a great place to be with friends, wine, and great food, at an excellent price on a Monday or Tuesday night.  I think it starts the week off right.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rKmQI3HZcmOYrirBeO7Djw", "review_id": "HypEU6eu2w0FHpevnprYRA", "text": "If there was ever a restaurant deserving 5 stars, this is it.\n\nWe met some friends here on our last night in Arizona and it made a great book-end for the trip. We went on Monday, when they have a $20 deal for a bottle of wine and a plate of bruschetta. The wine that they serve is their \"house\" wine, but it knocks the socks off of your typical house wine. The Bruschetta makes a great meal by itself if you want. There are 11 choices (various toppings) and you can have up to four different ones per plate (really a long-handled cutting board, which makes for a nice presentation). The Bruschetta is carefully sliced into smaller pieces so that several people can try each kind. Be prepared to eat and drink a lot; it is such a deal that you will have a hard time saying \"no.\"\n\nI mostly stuck to the beer that was on draft. There were only two choices, both very good. The draft beer was fresh and refreshing, plus at $7.50 for a small pitcher anytime it was quite a deal. If you come for the earlier happy hour it is $5/pitcher or $5 for a glass of wine, so you can't go wrong. It makes sense to have a small draft beer selection since they are a wine bar and it helps them move through the kegs quickly. I ordered the prosciutto with brie panini, which I had no trouble sharing with my friends. You get the choice of ciabatta or focaccia bread and fresh-made chips or salad- the chips and ciabatta bread were great. Our server helped me pick the ciabatta bread, which she accurately described as the \"thinner, crispier\" one for my panini.\n\nThe service here is amazing. Our servers were very patient and helpful. The busser would give any Indian restaurant a run for their money with his diligent water-refilling, plus he was thoughtful enough to get our server's attention if we needed anything else. Everyone was dressed nicely and very friendly. At one point a piece of bruschetta fell onto the table or the floor. Without even mentioning it, out server brought over a replacement. She must have noticed from somewhere else in the restaurant and wanted to help.\n\nThe restaurant had a very appealing atmosphere. Lights were dim, but not dark. The colors on the walls made it feel vibrant. Chairs and tables were comfortable, well-maintained, and fit in with the style of the restaurant. It might have been louder if we sat inside, but we were on the patio. Outside we sat in the shade (we arrived when it was still daylight) and the water misters helped keep us cool. The bathrooms are in the back corner, opposite of the front door. You might have to ask a server to point out where to go, but they are glad to help. The fact that the bathrooms simply say \"Both\" could be an interesting conversation point if you have to wait in line.\n\nThe parking is valet, but you shouldn't be driving anyway. Take a cab if you can help it, or bring a designated driver. The experience is so nice that you won't want to leave, unless maybe you make a friend to bring with you.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g6M4XGZXF5-cR63hlZcMCA", "review_id": "HMXoBsoxVQU6AmbQ_S4Aig", "text": "Go to Postinos on Monday and Tuesdays.  $20 for a board of bruschetta and a bottle of wine.  You can even cork your wine and take home what you're not able to drink.  The special starts at 8pm and gets packed but it is so worth the wait.  This is one of my favorite restaurants.  The entire staff is absolutely wonderful and friendly.  They make every visit extremely enjoyable.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3eit3w0zDbb-z57c9P60vg", "review_id": "rkM8J997-cwqIZQLTnmtsQ", "text": "Great location in Arcadia. Huge windows let in great lighting. Flowers all around the restaurant. Superb wine selection and amazing Bruschetta.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RXs5httYG67NK9ryRzvn5w", "review_id": "0DZnvENPB2iyyN2owhxJjQ", "text": "We decided to visit this place while in the area based on all of the strong reviews from our fellow Yelpers.  We went on a Sunday afternoon (right around 12pm) and had no issues with parking.  We scored a spot in front of the restaurant just as someone else was leaving.\n\nThe place was fairly busy and our party of two was immediately seated at a low table in the front (right by the acoustic musician).  Postino was well decorated and has a ton of seating options.  We wanted to fall in love with this place but just ended up liking it slightly. \n\nWe ordered the butchers block and the bruschetta plus cucumber lemonade and iced tea.\n\nWhile everything was okay, I wasn't knocked out of my socks.  My favorite part ended up being the butchers block rather than the bruschetta.  I think the issue that they have is that it is not crispy enough.  The bread was under-toasted and it made for a very chewy experience.  We ordered the Salmon pesto (the smoke flavor is weak and the pesto is strong so it misses there), Burratta, bacon, arugula and tomato (while our waitress claimed this to be her favorite, we were underwhelmed here too.  The bulk of the flavor came from the bacon and the arugula), tomato, basil and mozzarella (my favorite combo done wrong!  There was NO flavor to this and they should have at least provided an olive oil or balsamic drizzle to give it some pop.  The tomatoes weren't fully ripe either and were at the pink stage so they hadn't developed their true tenderness) and Prosciutto, fig and marscapone (by far our favorite since the flavor profile gave us a little bit of sweat, savory and salty).\n\nAll-in-all the place wasn't bad.  Based on the reviews though I just expected a wee bit more from my experience here.  I liked that they have live entertainment on the weekend although it makes it hard to hear when you are seated to close.\n\nI saw some folks sitting outside although I am not sure of how they survived in 110 degree weather.  On cooler nights though, I can see that being a nice place to hang.\n\nOh, I also didn't appreciate having to battle flies for my food.  They kept the door open which meant every critter wanted to beat the eat and join the tables. \n\nNot sure about returning as I've had this food concept before except with better execution.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NMpokwj0vLAj0_ahJaxJ2w", "review_id": "Oz7WyeOngwR2ZiIvwSUgWQ", "text": "Went there today to catch up with an old friend. Had the bruschetta, you have numerous flavors to pick from. One of the ones we had was a combination of green apples and brie...it was so good! I had a side salad to go with it, a Mediterranean salad with a creamy, cool dressing. I also had a beer, can't quite remember the full name, just remember it said Twilight Ale. One of the best beers I've ever had, smooth, not too heavy, not bitter, perfect for a hot 114 degree summer day. Can't wait to go back!\n\nWould give it five stars, but parking there is very limited and you are almost forced to valet.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vIBrfx6z6wvUFN5IJDLNyg", "review_id": "7vod2BNvl8H8xTREmt54iQ", "text": "Love it!  It was pretty far away from my home in Glendale, but I think it was worth the trip.  We had girls night here a couple weeks ago.  We had a cute waiter, who helped us with our wine choices.  We ordered 4 different types of bruschetta and they were divine!  Will defiantly come back even though it was a little pricey It still wasn't that bad considering the quality.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fy8u9MsHxUk1h78r4AlmGg", "review_id": "Z7oyfsRCCQ8BRNS27dF4eQ", "text": "The mailman delivers!  What a cool place that at one time was an old post office. Great and I mean great bruschetta. A staff that really knows their wine and points you in the right direction.  A really cool and hip crowd, with the exception of me of course!  An unbelievable playlist. Definitely a place where you can hang for hours.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GFfBMrKu2puUTJaW4gVs_g", "review_id": "OBf4-GVVaIC0z9RJcPFXZQ", "text": "I really enjoy this place! From the eclectic beer and wine list to the amazing staff and good tunes, this place is great. The staff is super friendly and always on top of it. I operate a restaurant and looking at this place I love so many things about it. If you have not been this is the one to go to. Central is also good, but not quite as good as this one and Windsor if you are in search of the cocktails! Always a pleasant experience and simple, but delicious food..  The Italian picnic salad is one of my favorites!\nThanks Postino and thanks for hiring good people.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pclMfNny5QrZLYHGPAUevw", "review_id": "AQuodfyw7pUp2ny7VD21xg", "text": "One of my all time favorite restaurants. Bruschetta is amazing!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fc84xziqvCO__-XlQH6yag", "review_id": "H-aksFzj7ua5h9qGe2pyzA", "text": "Monday and Tuesday night after 8pm, you can get any bottle of wine and a whole board of bruschetta for $20. It's a steal, and a delicious one at that.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "otbdx8rU-f8D7mN0JfED3w", "review_id": "sHaaDbuLfKUNvDWN2l35Cw", "text": "Probably my favorite \"indulge\" spot after a long week to grab a glass of wine or a cold beer and a huge bruschetta plate. The greeter is always the same guy, button down shirt, hat of some kind, a witty remark at how often I eat at Postinos, and last time we ate there he actually sat down and cracked us up after our appetizers. My favorite bruschetta is the goat cheese and red peppers or the tomato jam and sheep's milk, though the warm artichoke and the salami with pesto are always close seconds. Sangria Sundays are the absolute best, with a great staff, everyone is always in a fabulous mood- and the Sangria is to die for. I take everyone who hasn't been to Postinos there, given the chance. The only rough part is the parking- that's usually the case in Arcadia, but I found a secret spot recently, I won't disclose here so no one takes it. LOVE Postino's food, service, and atmosphere.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oCDn4bcj_IYUaNDb8lCdpA", "review_id": "s9LhuI2CR9aACSRw3nO7MQ", "text": "Heck yes! This place is amaze-balls USA population wine :)\n\nI love going to this joint! Monday and Tuesday night specials with a board of bruschetta and bottle of wine... who could ask for more?!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UCyw6BDhKcu0DuT0_7kBAw", "review_id": "3c6ZVTHWdxCJ8I5ARO9yYA", "text": "Tomato jam bruschetta.  That's all you need to know.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5_D5ex4jIdgKnTRHfLCVFg", "review_id": "wy_l-rT1T8KtFSn0luDBLQ", "text": "To die for bruschetta.... savory and sweet, like you're having appetizer/entree with dessert. I love tomato jam & sheep cheese, ricotta with dates and pistachios, prosciutto with figs and mascarpone and smoked salmon. I just wanna try them all next time.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6gt6iJB1hiFvSrms5RWxgA", "review_id": "BRWr3yNifO9GfbZVndpkWQ", "text": "I love this place!  It's on my short list of places to make sure to take visitors.  I always get the bruschetta and there are so many different options to choose from it never gets old.  One of favorites in the valley.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gB5gmjulziNkE2brvm3w9Q", "review_id": "N5fLoLf96K8gvzwcbbsMOw", "text": "I was a bit skeptical of Postino because I had heard so many great things about it and didn't really understand how bruschetta could be that great, but now I'm a believer. It's the whole package of the location, the vibe, the constant crowd, and of course - the amazing food! I ordered a board of bruschetta, planning to split it with my friend, but then remembered she is unable to have gluten! It was so delicious that I finished the whole board by myself! I just couldn't say no to the brie, apple & fig, or red peppers & goat cheese, or prosciutto, fig & marscapone, or the burrata, bacon, arugula, & tomatoes. My fave of these four was the brie, apple & fig. Deeee-lish!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ohqcbH-8ZGut8VZMNx-ZmA", "review_id": "xHlCQ5I6x9bX9QJdap5WCQ", "text": "I LOVE Postino! Best bruschetta ever, and their chicken salad is amazing! I don't think I've ever had anything here I didn't like. Friendly, knowledgeable staff and a great atmosphere for a variety of occasions!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hgzGSMl2m3ZpbVMnnbHJAQ", "review_id": "y_Wr0kgxirRVr0xIon0M1Q", "text": "It can be loud, it can be busy, the parking always sucks, (valet typically required)...but\n i am never disappointed.  Food quality is excellent every time.  Bruschetta of any variety is to die for. I love that they serve a little dish of giant green olives in kosher salt with your wine.  Kinda like chips and salsa for the Highbrow.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9aEzLJUe-Fp2k3LQf3oOAQ", "review_id": "Di1SOBHfWNNLzMKDX4h_KQ", "text": "Loved this place! Amazing food and wine! Service was great! Beautiful experience.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pGLOZEOcFl05TE2gvBkLbg", "review_id": "ANI-13Ni_W-yP2rAPyYifQ", "text": "Love love love this place!  If I could go every Sunday drink wine, eat a bruchetta board and listen to music I would.  Mixed diverse crowd and great service! win win!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DJnYMGgwcJzV_9CIvU8icQ", "review_id": "fdFWmhMpPxna-LwHnaabIA", "text": "Pretty awesome service! Excellent food and great music!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ePduC-tSwrMQRjKI4Suh7Q", "review_id": "xwYFjwikqrns0NF7C6R37w", "text": "crap. Most everything they do is typical Phoenix borefest shit. They are a wannabe establishment brining in folks who I would rather not spend my time next to. Look at my Postino Central review, same shit different spot. Blah. If there is somewhere else to go, go! This place is full pretentious  douchebags. It's hard to get away from in PHX but I think this is the HQ. Food is mediocre. Service is barely mediocre, servers are snots like the rest of the crowd and I can't ever hear what anyone is saying cause its so fucking loud and obnoxious in there. I have been to much better places in phoenix compared to this freakin joint.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lMsucBpaRXPKlKgx_q1w-g", "review_id": "RpRsiYFg_sRwqt0wsoztPw", "text": "Bonjour amigos!\n\nThis here Italian place is THE best Italian place I've tried in Phoenix! In fact, it's the ONLY place I've tried! The staff is friendly. We sat at the bar with a stranger and had a memorably delightful time. The food isn't the most filling, but it is DELICIOUS. Everytime I think of Postinos Arcade, I'll always remember the fun conversation we had with that stranger, and the good food.\n\nPROTIP: We went there on a Saturday and if you want to park you need to valet, which is a whole $3. Do you know what I could do with $3? I could buy bubblegum, get 64% off a DVD at the Walmart $5 bin, and I can even buy a used book! Outrageous!\n\nThe only problems was there is no post office to drop off your mail, nor is there an arcade. I think that's false advertising.\n\nAree Va Dare Chee!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kyo2XtO9-H6IJ3zmvqPClQ", "review_id": "ntCeHvuYbWChuH3Hcc2VUQ", "text": "Ive been to the postino's off central once before, and recently discovered this one a couple weeks ago. Really friendly service, and they sold me some beer at a stupid cheap price for me to take home!! \n\nIma Fan.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H1fG6fiTMBgndfSuC0gpuA", "review_id": "5l3UPVoohc0EvCk0TDASSA", "text": "Great food, great wine, awesome happy hour... what more could you want?!?!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mDS8rlDOcgRT3PMHGz3tug", "review_id": "bSv0Lk7J3IGYm2Z25169ZA", "text": "Always great service, lovely ambience, great wine selection, and appies that can't be beat. The bruschetta is delicious, the meat platter is divine, and the cheese plate delights my palate. Our party of 10 had a very enjoyable evening here with extremely attentive service. I can't ever say 'no' to Postino's. Ever!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 6, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "3ZvpBg5z-uMRNmgXArSLZw", "text": "I'm on a huge Postino kick lately and had another awesome dinner there last night with five girlfriends.  Since my last review of this place was in 2008, I figured it was time for an update, but honestly, not too much has changed since then - I'm a very loyal customer and have been for years!\n\nMy favorite menu items are still the same too:\nThe artichoke dip (which actually comes with hummus too but I always special request double artichoke instead because I love it so much), the mixed green salad with added turkey, chicken, or prosciutto, and the bruschetta board... My top two bruschetta faves are Brie & Apple with Fig Spread and Prosciutto, Fig & Mascarpone. Mmmmm!\n\nI'm not currently drinking (I'm prego again), but of course this is the perfect place to go for a glass of wine or four as well!  \n\nService is always fabulous and the atmosphere rocks too.  So in my eyes, this place deserves five stars... even almost five years from my original review!\n\nOf course, it is worth noting that it's not only a favorite of mine, there are plenty of others that love it too... so, sometimes you may have to wait a bit.  If you've got a large party (eight or more), I highly recommend making a reservation ahead of time.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BFi1UUUHJwnu0EJIWHhNRg", "review_id": "E_2foaQGxfQ0-lZQmKjRuQ", "text": "My favorite place for a date and conversation. The decor is unique since it was a restored post office. Lots of lounge and table type seating.Try the bruschetta board! I always order the sweet tomato jam and sheep's milk, ricotta and dates, apples and brie, and salmon/pesto. Consistently great food & drinks. Service has more spunk and personality at this Postino location too. Try the cucumber lemonade if you don't like wine or just plain water. If you order wine and it isn't happy hour, you can easily spend more than $30 on yourself. However, I think it is worth it, and I always leave full and happy. Thanks Postino!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A4KzD8gwSlvJGvz7kSdCKQ", "review_id": "NQsa7z0dIcKH78qTrhCIhQ", "text": "This place is A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. If you haven't been to Postino's, you are missing out! They have awesome happy hour specials - $5 for the equivalent of 2 glasses of wine (if that's your poison) or a mini pitcher of beer which comes out to about 2 1/2 glasses of beer. That little for booze?! Sign me up!!! Mondays (I think it's Monday...) all bottles of wine are half off! They feature a lot of local wines and hard to find wines. This is the place where I first fell in love with Moscato. I can't say enough about their Moscato except that it is delicious!\n\nTheir bruschettas are very tasty and hands down the best I've ever had. They get creative with their toppings and there's something to please palettes of all kinds. If I had to narrow down my top 4 favorites, I would choose: the apple, brie, and honey; fig, marscapone, and pistachio; the mozzarella, basil, and tomato; and finally the prosciutto and fig.\n\nDownside - parking can be tough since this place is usually hopping. But they offer valet at a staggering price of $3. That's right - 3 bucks. Not too bad to have someone park your car 20 feet away. Also, the service can lag at times depending on how busy they are. But obviously those 2 things did very little to sway my 5 star review.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nObbQ_Zu5vGV0Cv5dMe_1A", "review_id": "gl-qWbi1C9ff8vIjpbRryw", "text": "I have only been here one time but it was a great experience. THe bruschetta is delicious and the wine was great. I really like the bruschetta and wine for $20 deal. You get more than what you pay for. The servers are very knowledgeable and the atmoshpere is calming.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UNIPxnKpzAbL4iSIXSQ31g", "review_id": "w7ypKx8Vc0WnEEiaXiBerQ", "text": "If you have never been before, get the bruschetta.  Sample five different versions.  It's all good!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "acg4JUKcCvxL4usqHgCO2Q", "review_id": "bh9yh2E3HNC8J5ZFd0xXVg", "text": "Noone does bruschetta like postino.  Figs, goat cheese, brie, salmon, capers... just some of the ingredients you might find on their bruschetta.  And, you can mix and match.\n\nThe 5 dollar glasses of wine for happy hour are great.  \n\nThe ambience in all of the restaurants owned by this group are amazing.  Its similar to Windsor, but with different food.  It's the kind of place you have a great time hanging out on because the clean/modern/hip atmosphere rubs off on you!\n\nHighly recommended", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UC3zsORq9TmlMCO0COD2pA", "review_id": "-A6TRm8otbL55DaywYGpTQ", "text": "Brie and Apple with Fig bruschetta....I dont need to say anything else!!!!  (except $5 glasses of wine til 5 all week and $5 mimosas til 5 on the weekends)  Best place to spend a Sunday afternoon", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RCjuKSuPezW6qI3ZKgkncA", "review_id": "v7lssbKtUvZG5ZMivgPUPw", "text": "Love everything about this place: The food, the atmosphere, the people watching! The happy hour is good too!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uq1y9VRH9vOy91x8f4TQSg", "review_id": "_f_0sjE_eespHNWvOJkJ2g", "text": "Great environment, good wine selection, the butchers block is very tasty, and my all time fav here, the prosciutto bruschetta with figs & mascarpone. One of the best prosciutto bruschetta's i've ever had.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X-AOcuGqWACSwAusrjYIpQ", "review_id": "Vxl1oK5hWGTicK-L0WmvVQ", "text": "My fiance loves this place.  I therefore love it as well, since the majority of my reason for choosing an establishment is to make my fiance happy. anyway, the place is trendy and fun and I would recommend it as a great place for a first date.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "joLTvLmaIYW1z1MIAen2Gw", "review_id": "WUIi5sQ5AT4lAaDxf2bD1w", "text": "Excellent food and friendly service.  Excellent value and great atmosphere.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eqQUrSb55s2Lp-I4WCAxDg", "review_id": "gNS2bQwE1LMmKQmwfK4hFw", "text": "The main advice I would give anyone interested in dining at Postino Arcadia would be: \"Prepare to Fight.\"  Prepare to fight for a parking space and prepare to fight for the bruschetta which is to die for.  My favorites would have to be the Smoked Salmon and Pesto, Apple and Brie, Prosciutto and Fig and Warm Artichoke.  Plus, you cannot beat a bottle of vino and 4 types of bruschetta for $20 every Monday and Tuesday after 8pm!\n\nI am also a huge fan of their Pretzel Pub Board and NYC Grilled Cheese that is companied by a Sierra Nevada Mustard, Pesto and Ketchup dipping sauces, washed down with a cold Stella Artois Lager Belgium.  These menu items have sparked inspiration for me to make similar dishes in my own kitchen more than a time or two.  So grab some good company, a bottle of vino paired with bruschetta and prepare for a relaxing-enjoyable night out.\n\nDon't forget the Affogato (vanilla bean ice cream topped with espresso) to give ya a jolt for your car ride home.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JiMnOPP_hGX4DuMPzmdjnA", "review_id": "8Sez5XkJ2xJMO4oOS9CP5g", "text": "This place is amazing.  Best bruschetta in town, i had the chicken and mozz it was awesome.  on the bruschetta i recomend prosciutto brie and figs, artichoke, and the tomato and fresh mozz but you really cant miss no matter what you get.  i can not get emough of this place", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "a5ScdtZGWoHZX5TmyGBTdw", "review_id": "2lVObokaS-30eWOFWwGxGw", "text": "My husband and I stumbled into (and out of ) this gem. \nThe food was amazing and who can resist $5 wine and pitchers. Woot!\nHighly recommended!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BHLMwsKIFaZQYSjQ5j0KOA", "review_id": "ZpfdQf7Kf8leFT7_yM5CQQ", "text": "One of my favorite spots for any time , any day of the week ! Everything here is yummy and delicious ! The staff is always awesome ! If I could give this place more stars - I would ! :)", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tXhlRAnR3_GoWvewfQni4Q", "review_id": "Vk6FhFuFj4Wj-w4gSrHVcg", "text": "I sat at the bar. Ordered the sangria (very good), and the bruschetta. Live music on Sundays for lunch is amazing. The roasted peppers with goat cheese bruschetta, and the apples, brie, and fig spead AMAZING. It was a perfect brunch.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "3FRzcb41y7LYr5yRMQSoqw", "review_id": "6wH0qJwtrpqzqgYzJfaeeA", "text": "Bummer that I have to give this location three stars. My girlfriends and I came here last night, and it was my first time checking out this particular location. I went to Central last week, loved it, and thought I'd be in love with this spot too. Nope.\n\nDefinite five stars for the food - the best bruschetta I've ever had and a bottle of wine for $20? You can never beat that.\n\nThree stars for the service. They were slammed, and I understand that. However, the waitress wasn't friendly. My girlfriend was trying to place her order and the waitress blatantly ignored her to talk to a guy at another table. We didn't even have silverware or napkins at our table and she didn't bring any when we asked her.\n\nOne star for valet. Central location offers complimentary valet and Arcadia charges three dollars. That's fine, but I didn't have cash on me and asked the guy to return my car so I can park it myself. He STILL charged me and said something along the lines of, \"The owner makes us charge everyone - liability reasons.\" Uh, what? My car wasn't even in your lot for more than 30 seconds! Anyway, tacky.\n\nCentral location has my vote and my five stars.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EzLd3QZNpRaqiuHvJoySWw", "review_id": "kHdI6kXBJCB_4SIJpt120A", "text": "Excellent bruschetta, we ordered a 2nd set! The place was packed, but we got a table pretty quickly.  The staff was extremely helpful and knew their wine and offered great recommendations.  We were all traveling for business, I can't wait to be back in the area to go again!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "l4u7nodZjKmh7blHTVKsvg", "review_id": "n2heqXfrgQEmeaffaxR0nA", "text": "I love this place and finally was able to sucker my picky husband into going. He loves bruschetta, but I'm pretty sure this topped the cake for him.\nThey have had a win with me from the very first time and easily won my husband over. \nService is always good. Food is always great. Hipster vibe is pretty legit. :)", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Po0jFsNCX40-SgJzx8gNZg", "review_id": "XxL0K0zJDB9slB3FpxtU_w", "text": "i was impressed.  very much not phoenixish and very nice break from corporate. very unique, very good food, classy.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "aTi0NVrcPJWbN6jAsJVcAw", "review_id": "K03CUFhAPz7rR0HaMIBTpg", "text": "I've seen fellow Yelpers mention how much they love Postino's, and I finally got there! Friends and I met here for wine and light bites before heading to the Zoo Lights. Parking is a pain (I'll park my own car, thankyouverymuch) but after that it was all good. It was a chilly Phoenix night, but the open wall seems to somehow work well -- the outside seating melds nicely into the inside. If the forecast calls for cool temps, I recommend that you bring a light jacket.\n\nAll of the staff I encountered were great. The first chick recommended a fabulous red which I enjoyed immensely. When my friends arrived, we had the Pub Board and a couple of Bruschetta boards -- fantastic!!  We had fig and apple, warm artichoke spread, smoked salmon and capers, roasted peppers and goat cheese...just delicious. The pretzels and spicy mustard were the best I've ever had, anywhere. \n\nThe atmosphere and ambiance are close to perfect. I'll definitely bring friends here!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "LqVbNZPV_MWvBnQKElcnLQ", "review_id": "hamdoxiZa43gehumfmfuBQ", "text": "Favorite spot for tasty Bruchetta!!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fIcCPXp6q4qfBH1L_r3RTQ", "review_id": "8EOEAW0Xo1I3i4_EFTigeA", "text": "Bruschetta boards are great. Fun place!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3ZCXICAWIPNaIB1M_mAX1Q", "review_id": "nL1i3tSVnq4LYoWbAojnbQ", "text": "I just love Postino Arcadia, not only for the great food, but the atmosphere. I recently spent a few hours here catching up with a girlfriend. We sat at the bar and shared a brushettsa board (seriously, so good), each a cup of yummy soup and some Diet Cokes. Not a big wino, but this is THE spot if I was. You can't go wrong with a brushetta board and a bottle of wine, which is $20 Mon and Tues after 8. The staff was so friendly and the vibe was relaxed. I just love coming here to unwind from the work week. For chilly nights, bring a jacket as it's a somewhat open restaurant. And yeah, parking really blows. They do have valet, which is nice, but I would rather park my own car (and I never have cash, ugh). Neverthless, it won't keep me from coming back. Love me some Postino's. You will too.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wHKz3EjADr9pvyeZ5lPm7g", "review_id": "SdPXsgIhxI47fKA5a_Dwvw", "text": "I lived within walking distance of Postino for 5 years - and it is still one of my favorite Arcadia neighborhood spots.  The wine list is always changing and is really well picked.  Their bruschetta boards are fantastic - I especially recommend the pistachio/date or the Prosciutto/fig.  Their salted caramel desert sunday is totally worth leaving room for!  This is a great place for a get together with friends or an intimate date night.  The service is always great and everyone who works there really knows their wine - so you can get advice from your server on which wines will meet your tastes each month when the new list comes out.  Brent's Picks are always a safe way to choose your wine also!  Love Love Love Postino!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "fZk4Mtsb_dGqifrWN1ET7g", "review_id": "xwq5qvzTgzuVR_s6g2AqXA", "text": "Just go.  Get the bruschetta.  Get a $5 glass of wine.  Get another.  Get another.  Get another.  Call a taxi.  Come back tomorrow.  Repeat as needed.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HtcI8JRftwBDY5b5V-s0Fw", "review_id": "EUoF75ztqLNRA3zNRP2qMA", "text": "Came here with some girlfriends for an afternoon bite/happy hour. I'm from Minnesota. Happy hour seven days a week is unheard of. What a deal. Especially with $5 glasses of wine! Any single one on the menu. \n\nThe bruschetta is amazing--recommend the apples and goat cheese. De-lish!\n\nService could be toned down somewhat; very helpful but maybe a little TOO helpful.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xueMNSdcJuP_C-jhUygpLA", "review_id": "C6pQ99Z3pYSIe_fb9PzZJg", "text": "Great happy-hour, try to slam 6 mini-pitchers in an hour!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NjtSvsZTJ6WP7uXYn6o0IQ", "review_id": "mjsAYo1NBDB0xFNgbNae_Q", "text": "This is a nice little gem that sure has not gone unnoticed. When I came (no reservations) I had about a 20 minute wait for a table of two - which I didn't mind and took this time to order from the bar. The bartender was friendly and quick. With a drink in hand, it was a pleasure to check out the wines and the milieu of this place of business. It's quite nice, it is however not very big and it can get quite loud in here. Not too loud for a simple conversation, but loud enough for me to take notice.\n\nOnce seated the service was great. Our server was a knowledgeable and energetic gentleman that gladly helped out in any decision making regarding the menu. I tried their beer selection as well as had a cheese tray. Note: For being a wine place, they sure do take pride in their beer selection - however I must say that I was not impressed by their cheese. They seem to take pride in their cheese diversity, but I was simply not impressed.\n\nThe service was great, the ambiance was relaxing, and the patrons were nice.. I truly enjoyed my visit and will be returning to this establishment. It wasn't expensive, but it isn't cheap nor should it be. (But they have unbelievable early weekdays specials) I give this place a 4, it has 5 potential - but then they have to step up the food a notch, and by food I mean cheese.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0dDgQv2BCbqsFJom35lEvA", "review_id": "L5duGd712DnURhl4jP1Zjw", "text": "Great job Yelp and Yelp reviewers. We only selected this restaurant because of the good reviews. We were expecting a traditional Italian restaurant but it turned out to be much more fun. We ordered the pasta fagIoli soup and shared four bruschettas and a couple of glasses very good wine. Great music too!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KKDUmNALFMBHLboupjSN1w", "review_id": "HNq-s-a_tVmVZhvkv5ug9A", "text": "Postino!!! Been coming here for years. $5 glasses of wine before 5pm makes it my first stop every time I finish work early. Bruschetta boards, creme br\u00fbl\u00e9e, and any specials they're having make it a great place to go any time though. I love the musician who is there on the weekend for brunch and I appreciate that I can always venture out and try to some new and less common wines. The servers are almost all great but I seem to keep getting stuck w the same cranky inattentive waitress the last few times I've been there which is disappointing.\n\nThis place is always busy and during their busier hours it becomes mandatory to valet but otherwise very little to complain about. I love all the postino locations but Arcadia is certainly my favorite. Best atmosphere for sure.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DrWLhrK8WMZf7Jb-Oqc7ww", "review_id": "b_kfDmILEU9axGTmaMFy0g", "text": "Another one of those Camelback places where they basically force you to valet park or head a few blocks away and take your chances in the residential neighborhoods, which is of course what I chose. Valet parking ain't for me anywhere. Try building a parking lot Phoenix before you cram your little fancy wine bars, etc into the area. If you don't like the snobby crowd than steer clear of Postino. Luckily, I arrived before 5pm and squeezed out one glass of $5 wine. If your late, prepare for the $12 wine glass fee ripoff rate. Seems to be a place where all they serve is Brushetta at crazy prices again. It's 14 bucks for 4 pieces of toast with various stuff on them. Personally, brushetta will always just be olive oil, tomatoes and basil on grilled toast. Never tried the food because they have no Happy Hour food deals. Wine bar brings out the gay crowd too, not that there is anything wrong with that, but I will stick to sports bars in the future.\n    Oh there are no TV sets at all. Had to mention that. NO TV's. NO sports.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aRlggQmKdaC8K9yAMuFGJA", "review_id": "9olQudAlNwdczc3UgLHyMQ", "text": "I cannot even begin to say enough great things about Postinos! Great food (try the artichoke bruchetta...yummy) , great service, great prices, and a wonderful atmosphere! If you haven't been there, you are missing out!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e3i2J-cBKJoP9Mth5uolhw", "review_id": "dlDFKAaU6sJOgxM38RA-XA", "text": "I've been coming here for years and I'm happy to report that it's still as great as ever. I met a couple of my girlfriends here after work last week. We stayed for hours at our little patio table and the wait staff was attentive, friendly and helpful the entire time. The wine was nice and the portions are generous. The bruschetta is beyond belief good. It's really just a proven nice place to spend some time with people over good food and wine. It will always be one of my go-to places.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9RJKKvr17v3A528i5BjOdQ", "review_id": "czjzoCWT5SXvk8X22wBWsw", "text": "REVIEW IS FOR DESSERT, DECOR AND SERVICE ONLY\n\nMy friend, Peter, that I manage a restaurant with in San Diego, suggested that I stop here. He used to work at the joint and said that it is amazing. \n\nWhen my friend and I arrived at the door the hostess said that it would be an hour and fifteen minutes for a table, on a TUESDAY! WOW! That says a lot about this place. Instead of waiting we just grabbed a side table in the lounge and had the most Amazeballz Salted Caramel Sundae!\n\nOur server was prompt with waters and our order. I went to the bar to meet Josh, the bartender. I told him that I was friends with Peter and he said that he was expecting me to come in. He said that this was a slow night! HA! Josh seemed like a really nice guy and a fun person to have serve you. \n\nI love the open concept, eclectic mix of music, hip scene and beautiful crowd.  \n\nI'm telling you what, if I ever moved to Phoenix I'd love to work at this place! As an experienced industry person, I could tell that this place has it's shit together. :-)", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GRgBu4K7GOb3354esp_xkg", "review_id": "iXFkHrqDsNupDHit6s3mXg", "text": "How do you add Yelp value to a business that has already been reviewed 579 times? What else can I say that has not been said before? Probably nothing, but I don't write Yelp reviews for you, I write them for me. And I love it.\n\nSo, lets face it, you're not scrolling through 578 reviews to find mine, and really, i'm not terribly offended by it. Let me do you (and me) a favor and break it down very simply and give you the hard.cold.facts:\n\nThe best day to go: Monday night\n\nWhy?: $20 for any bottle of wine and a bruschetta board (4 different types) starting 8pm\n\nStrategy: go there 10-20mins before and scout out for a table. Expect an extremely long wait if you get there after 8pm\n\nWhat to order (in order of tasty): [Bruschetta] Tomato jam and goat cheese, fig and prosciutto, Apple and brie, pesto and salami, pistachio and date, caprese (lacks balsamic vinegar and olive oil). [Other] Olives.\n\nDon't bother getting: white bean hummus is pretty insipid and the artichoke dip doesn't add much to your meal, nor is on discount during their Monday specials.\n\nBest group number: 2-4 is pretty perfect. Anything more will be hard to accommodate as the space is pretty small.\n\nOverall impression: ridiculously good deal on Monday to share with 4-5 people, paying only $8-10 to get sufficiently tipsy and full. Location is classy, service is pretty decent but be aware that the parking situation sucks as the lot in front of it will tow you for parking there.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qArjqku3OjRrHmIQJ-jZaw", "review_id": "L-kmsp30NpX7KtOdwHZX_w", "text": "Love this place!!! Great food, drinks and people!!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-lgy3GFL_ZvK7TgKbEXQWA", "review_id": "Nw0G_8ZLgT52CI7okPpjmw", "text": "Wow! Just awesome.  $20 Monday and Tuesday specials are fantastic, Best time to go is about 7:45 on Tuesdays for the shortest wait time.\n\nGreat wine selection.  \n\nIt could go on and on but as another Yelper already posted, what more could you add to a business that has already been reviewed nearly 600 times?  \n\nI can't wait go back!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sPFh-si4S3Ii6A-1Ycg99g", "review_id": "QivfQBFEK1GKQ8Hs_sUCHQ", "text": "Never been disappointed by their food. Acoustics are bad, so it's hard to hear, but SOOOOOO yummy!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "joEN2Mx6n2FNzsIrR0CpjQ", "review_id": "03xkW6ibBJJAd4muG6Mq2Q", "text": "So many people have had amazing experiences here. Whether its the service you get , the food quality, the ambiance or the amazing deals... its all been said. But hell, I will say it all again..\n\n~Fud/Drink~\nI have had bruschetta many times, at many places. They do bruschetta the RIGHT WAY. They give you so many different options to choose from, and each one tastes as good as the next. I am a salmon fan, so their salmon bruschetta was exquisite in my eyes. They have so many amazing wines to offer you as well, so many its almost impossible to not find the right fit for your meal. I have yet to try other main entrees on the menu, but do not worry I will. Just remember, you can taste the quality. They take good care of their product and make sure the kitchen pumps out quality dishes.\n\n~Atmosphere/Service~\nThe Servers really know their stuff. They understand why you're their and they seem to really rock to the vibe of the place. Hipsters love it, I love it, and the servers are awesome at what they do. The suggestions they provide prove to really help make the night a better one. The atmosphere is great, a real hipster vibe for sure. I enjoy a relaxed calm spot personally, especially after a long day at work, and  they nail it. Its just quiet enough to sit down and relax with someone special, yet loud enough that no one can hear your conversation.\n\n~Extras/Rating~\n\nRegarding the $20 Bruschetta/Wine deal: GET-THERE-EARLY. Or else you might find yourself waiting for an hour to get served. I do not fault them for having to put you on a long wait-list, especially because its such an amazing deal and so popular just suck it up and get there earlier or 30 minutes earlier than what you would normally want. Their $20 Bruschetta/Wine pairing is the best happy hour item I have ever seen. No lie. That alone puts them in the upper echelon for date night go-to's and perfect chill happy hour locations in the valley here. \n\n No one can lay claim to such a unique and perfect option, despite the fact that numerous other bars have attempted. They may try, but the quality of food and vast selection of wines, paired with the ambiance they provide, blows all competitors out of the water. The only thing I hate about this place, is that I didn't think of it first.. :) 5 stars because they deserve it, enough said.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-0SmtBWCEvELCQmpCUbm_w", "review_id": "sORRc8fN_XLv3MNdjiMgsQ", "text": "A wonderful place for lunch or a casual romantic dinner!  The salads and bruschetta trays are our favorites and the wine list is fabulous!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oy_0JzDPYGXBZ2YhDhxK9w", "review_id": "lH9uZtYFOcJvygBjJmn-_A", "text": "Love this place! a favorite for a leisurely afternoon lunch!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zz4iaqRAIT-wju1J8wicgA", "review_id": "XEW0nJUxJmTcb_syXZKgQg", "text": "I go here every so often on Sundays for sangria with my girls. It's a nice escape and a prime location for shopping. Bruschetta is a must, I also really enjoy their tuna sandwich. The reggae on Sunday happens to be great, and yes, the dude who plays with dreads down to the floor? Those are real.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5m55KNmkpgUk0PhzooJ98w", "review_id": "Ksgi9sBaIBpbILKd0UMpyg", "text": "Can't say anything that's not already been said, just reiterate it.  Fab bruscetta!  Can't go wrong with any of those selections. I've been in the evening when it's super crowded, but my favorite time of day is lunch especially when it's a beautiful day and the garage doors are open, you can't beat this place for ambiance!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ugj8xxlif6oYPo4qo3EgMQ", "review_id": "xTrJayp8vIeXNfh3TYhx6w", "text": "Lunch was excellent but the music was too loud!  We requested three times the volume be reduced but it was not.  I will never suggest the Postino for a group that wants to visit.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KK_2vxqNug1wQhVo22soQw", "review_id": "CFHy5Yr7bsbhhd_pHdV_1g", "text": "Such a happening place with so little service.  Lots of neighborhood restaurants pour your bottle of wine for the table and refresh glasses. Similar establishments, with great ambience, also ask if you would would like another bottle. This Postino's service does not and their bottles aren't cheap. \n\nGranted, plenty of servers milling around.  Bored support clean off tables but forget to wipe off chairs and at least one appears literally stoned.\n\nI guess the real question is why the server recorks the bottle with a temporary cork after the first and only service pour. Doesn't the Red wish to breath?\n\nThere were a few service highlights: tastes of the wines freely offered and a quick response for heat for any desert rats (hey! It's 60 degrees, brr.)\n\nButcher block is always a highlight and I won't give up on this fun place just yet. It simply needs some good floor management.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TgK1c5-IODkA3Y4KIHW8aw", "review_id": "7EvPP_gjjGHGFmwj6jlv4w", "text": "I. LOVE. THIS. PLACE.\n\nThe bruschetta is amazing! The wait staff is uber-knowledgable about the wine and beer and it is a fun, hip, laid-back environment.\n\nEven with 10 people for a bachelorette party, we didn't feel rushed, forgotten or neglected, and the waitresses were super nice! I'll definitely be back to Postino Arcadia!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zLToLBt6Yc1NjDvSphbP7Q", "review_id": "Qprx7bsioTqd-pir6OQv5w", "text": "I love Postino's! Great food and wine. The only downside is that it is on the smaller side and cannot always accomodate large groups.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Q-sOpdR6P2G7oedWzJSa0w", "review_id": "mxjxbyAU6AVwciNU2KR89w", "text": "Can't believe I am saying this...but I wish we had a place like this in Sac! I visited Postino's last week during my visit to Phoenix. Didn't know exactly what to expect but I walked away knowing i would miss it.  My friend and I ordered the sparkling Rose wine along with an order of their Brushchetta.  Oh delicious!\n\nThe way their bruschetta menu works, is you choose 4 toppings for $12.75. It is served on full, thick slices of delightfully soft, perfectly crusted Italian bread.  My favorite was the Prosciutto with Figs & Mascarpone (favorite).  Although I also ordered the mozzarella and basil....I didn't care for it as it sat next to the first variety. :) Yummo!\n\nThe best part is...on Monday and Tuesdays, there's a special! Our total would have been about 45 bucks (bottle of wine roughly $25 and Brushchetta $12.75), we walked away paying a little over $20!  Can't wait to come back to Phoenix for this little haven. :)\n\nIf you are a local patron, stop by.  You won't regret it. :)", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "r8xfTpifZ7gP5Cd5CSQaIQ", "review_id": "3p_ORoSQZscPaSjySCS5JQ", "text": "Perfect date spot. Cute wine bar with tasty menu, good wine list and delightful ambiance. Enclosed alfresco patio out front is fantastic.\n\nBruschetta is  tasty and ranges from light to heavy, something for everyone. Would order all the below again:\n\nSmoked salmon / pesto - salmon was fresh and delicious. Just a smidge of pesto, not smeared\nBrie & apple w/fig spread - simple but refreshing. Thinly sliced Granny Smith on brie. Fig spread is jammy and adds the perfect depth.\nBurrata, bacon, arugula, tomatoes - the burrata was outstanding. would've preferred this w/o the bacon, which somewhat overpowered this bruschetta\nProsciutto, figs, mascarpone - brilliant combination\n\nThe Pub Board is a great concept and cleverly presented - sliced soft pretzels, cornichons, aged cheddar (delish), giant corn nuts (so fun!) - just lacking stone ground mustard for the pretzels! Maybe they could add this...\n\nLoved our server - pleasant and professional.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f8dilgbBoQLxDgQB_T_qFw", "review_id": "4ozSTCEn02uF8iqZczFV8w", "text": "Amazing bruschetta--I recommend the one with figs--and fairly priced. Good beer selection and tasty bellinis. Their meat and cheese appetizer is pricy, but so good. Cheese and cornuts! Amazing! \n\nVery accommodating on the night of my birthday, including a free dessert. I love the atmosphere and attention to detail. Even their name is stamped on their TP. That's pretty cool.\n\nI've only ever been for dinner and would definitely like to try their brunch.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fdYVfHvHgZuVRRWSmmeBWA", "review_id": "AFbJ1zRvQLhfdniP_bjKXg", "text": "Great place!!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gt0tpFILcaTKZ27-pafRzw", "review_id": "IT9ynG5AsyH0TjLwVZhZwA", "text": "I enjoyed the intimate atmosphere, dim lighting, and yummy bruschetta. It was a perfect spot for my birthday dinner last year, cool & romantic.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BiZvuNKi0bs_YwttHhhq4w", "review_id": "96zxvSMASUyL1tbswpijpQ", "text": "What more do you need to say about this place other than perfect 5 stars. They are consistent, fun and awesome. I love all of their food but my favorite thing is the butchers block cheese board. My boyfriend and I will grab a few glasses and share that and it fills us up. We also get the salted caramel sundae - YUM. My favorite wine is the Fernlands sauvion blanc but they always have a great selection and it changes up pretty often.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VxxlzZK6tK55uZvsuzKlHg", "review_id": "KOm9t1Qx1Fw8TTX0JianQA", "text": "I like Postinos. Good wine, generally friendly staff and the bruschetta is fantastic. On the downside, the place is small and can sometimes get crowded making an unhappy wait. When its a gorgeous day don't let the wait or the crowd stop you from sitting on the patio for brunch. Enjoy!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QwFvmn6BBVFmPoPyQHra4Q", "review_id": "ALN4SuWvs2Q_MS-3kUO4Zw", "text": "Not so much of a wine person, but the company with friends and food was just right.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BrnCBCC-LK-bioa14MlYkg", "review_id": "ClLJgc29V8D2iLlIjbd1Zg", "text": "Perfect date spot!  But also perfect for a friendly gathering for wine and bruschetta.  My friends and I ordered a couple of bottles of prosecco  and 7 or 8 different kinds of bruschetta.  Perfect for 5 people and we had a great time talking and laughing underneath the heat lamps outside.  I loved this place and I will definitely come back every time I visit Arizona. \n\nDear Postino, open a location in San Francisco.  Thanks!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WW265asZNnBi4NGAwzvFAA", "review_id": "lBzg5oWChje7ZzIW7bFC3A", "text": "After hearing about this place for months, I just HAD to go try it out. It was a Thursday night and surprisingly really busy. After walking in and not seeing anyone seating, we sat ourselves. The ONE hostess on duty then scolded us for doing so. Then after being confused, within 15 minutes three diff servers approached our table. One with water, one for a drink order and one to take our order. None of them smiled or seemed to care to wait on us, probably bc we weren't drinking wine. If it wasn't for the remarkable bruschetta and proscuttio sandwich, I would have left. The food is incredible and I would go back for takeout but the service really sucked.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "sALB8-F04S9VcZMF_GkGUA", "review_id": "z8V0QYy7IJ53lzXOSmRE2Q", "text": "I'm such a fan of my Postino! I am addicted to the bruschetta! I start craving it after a few weeks of not having it! In fact, I will go bread free and NOT have any bread .. SO I can load up on bruschetta when I come here. This place is packed.. No matter when you come here. I want to say get here 'early' , but truly.. there is no 'early' at Postino. Just get here! Get your name on the list and get your belly near the bar and get your drinks ordered. I usually never change things up too much. I love red wines and that is what I go with .. always. I like the $5 wines until 5pm. After that, if this is where my group is hanging , we generally go with the bottle then. The bottles are priced at 3x the amount of the glass price. Not bad and not hard to figure out. The meat board is great .. the cheese board is divine. All bruschettas ...mmmmmm. I've never done any desserts here. Maybe I should . But I usually am not a dessert girl. So I use my calories on wine, bread and cheese! I only brought my star down one as the last time I was here our waiter was to split the bill with me and my flight attendant friend from NYC. Instead, not only did he split it, he split and added the full cost to my card too! It took about 5 business days to correct! I'm still a fan, though.\nCatering: I catered a small gathering at my place with bruschettas and paninis . Perfect and on time. You pay as you order.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9tXL9eJNIi9SL5pdCYeyZQ", "review_id": "ZfCotm9iMzt_bSntNy8jvw", "text": "I have eaten..\n\nEVERY.\nSINGLE.\nBRUSCHETTA.\nFLAVOR.\n\nI plan to be buried with them. They are that good.\n\nWhen i'm rich and famous one day, I will dine on nothing but Postino's bruschetta until I balloon and can no longer fit through my door and need to escape through the bay window to satiate my bruschetta needs.\n\nThat tasty.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wocEh0o7LYf2fHXpRmuSFw", "review_id": "Czhm5gGe7cvY_a48-3IZGQ", "text": "The food was great but our service was terrible. We had made reservations for a large group and was greeted as if we were the worst table assignment she could have ever had.  We had wine and bruschetta which were both amazing. It was pretty busy for a week night and extremely loud for a sit down restaurant.  I'd make reservations and go with loud friends.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vFXT1dkQwgD9tTMUMGubZw", "review_id": "h1krPrDS2fnJyspkMa6S9A", "text": "I have been to this location on 3 separate occasions. Food is consistently delicious!! Parking is consistently crappy. You have to be one of the lucky 5 people to get a non-valet spot. If you don't, good luck finding street parking that isn't resident-only. Sometimes your only choice is valet. I guess I'm cheap, but it makes me angry that I have to tip a guy to walk 10 feet to get my car. Oh well.\n2 of the 3 times I have been the service was great. This last time, was not so great. I was in a large party (~10 people) and they sat us right away, which was awesome. The place was not very busy as we were there for a very early dinner on a Sunday (4pm). Our waiter took our drink orders at 4:15, they were delivered and then disappeared until 5 (which is, you guessed it, then end of Happy Hour). He came back at 5:01 on the dot. Kinda sucks. As we were all hungry and eager to order, but it was not until sometime later that he re-appeared for the food order. \\\n\nHe did the whole, \"I'm too awesome to write down any of your orders\" bit. Even though we were each getting an order of Bruchetta (which gives the option to choose 4). Luckily, he got our orders correct, but if he hadn't? I am not going to tip you more because you didn't write it down!  Even if you get it right 95% of the time, it's really crappy for that 5% that you mess up! Anyway, our food came and it was delish! \n\nWhen our bill came, I realized why he didn't show his face more than the few times over the 3 hours that we were sitting there....they pre-added in his tip. 20%! He was made whether he gave us good service or not. \n\nI will be going back because, like I said, I usually have great service and ALWAYS have great food....but this one encounter did put a sour taste in my mouth.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9IoWmskJG2sz7hEFAfqV3g", "review_id": "yBiRgL3SapHpsocehTjoPw", "text": "Awesome atmosphere, amazing bruschetta.  Sunday brunch is the best - I love the live music!  They treat customers well too, especially if you join the mailing list.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ICzHFtcUQlK9mcDF0U_tAA", "review_id": "LEHdFN1vwMB7fnB8L2bcmg", "text": "I had a great time here in this post office converted to neighborhood restaurant.  Note to namers:  You could probably drop the Arcadio in the name because everything around is Aracdia this, Arcadia that.  Kind of like Florida where it is pelican or palm or sunshine whatever.  We get it.\n\nAnyway, there was good,  live music somethere over there in the corner.  Servers were peppy and fun and informed,  The menu was largely small plates for small budgets and small appetites, which seem to fit in this hip, gentrifying neighborhood.\n\nOrganic and fresh all the way.  We had a choice of bruschetta and it was terrific.  Especially the fig and goat cheese with sauteed onion.\n\nDecor is eclectic.  They kept the frame of the former federal post office, complete with delivery bay door framing, and put the required exposed ducts in the ceiling.  The wall next to where we sat at high topped tables was papered with a humorous, Brooklyn toile. \n\nParking is really limited, so expect to cruise the side streets for a space.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hs5d4_GKTQU83Teof32rdw", "review_id": "Zjf7YrTKa_JP24UQAIOAyQ", "text": "Went here last night for date night. Couldn't have asked for a better atmosphere or better service that just added to a great experience. \n\nWe had been to Postinos before, but never to this location. We sat outside and the lighting of the place was perfect for a romantic night. The service was incredible. I believe our server was Mark. We were in between two types of bruschetta for our last pick and he ended up bringing the other one we didn't order just so we could try it - on the house. It only would have been an extra $4 for us to try, but it was the gesture that really impressed us. \n\nWe will definitely be back again for the food, but we loved the service at this location!!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MJaXYZJWYZIIb2lbkzTjHA", "review_id": "BXZQeDPtMNdlcHDrBmcZ1w", "text": "$5 WINE and BRUSCHETTA FROM THE GODS. WHAT MORE CAN YOU ASK FOR?\n\nIt was my first time in Phoenix this weekend and I wanted to shoot myself because I was disappointed by so many places that people raved about on yelp/tripadvisor (i.e. Carolina's, Desert Botanical Garden, The Vig - to name a few)\n\nI stopped by Postino's on my last day there and if it wasn't for this place, I would probably never visit again.\n\nFYI - stop by La Grande Grocery next door and try the A-Z cookie. It's BOMB.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yO62bWnU0deJaiZc5htLgQ", "review_id": "ehtLRdWm5cSVn2qhy_3ssA", "text": "Okay; this place is pretty dang tasty and their most popular dishes are the Bruschetta! How can little pieces of bread with an assortment of toppings can be so amazing? \n\nTo name a few:\nRicotta with dates & pistachios: The cheese is not over powering and the date gives it the sweetness whereas the pistachios give it a nice crunch. \n\nProsciutto with figs & mascarpone: Luckily it was fig season because you can never go wrong with prosciutto and figs! \n\nSalmon and pesto: It's something that everyone usually gets but honestly this was kind of a disappointment. The salmon was a bit thin and I didn't like it with the pesto. \n\nBrie & Apples with fig spread: Brie is literally the tastiest cheese. buttery, sweet and crunchy from the apple (another favorite) \n\nThe bruschetta does change occasionally but they keep some of the popular ones on the menu. Great place to hang out with your friends and drink wine from their extensive wine bar.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W0J2BAbpWFkPhHLuXw0Gbw", "review_id": "t0oHMk1YiNQkt-MzrlYbsw", "text": "OMG I was taken here as a reward for upgrading a friend's laptop and I most definitely got the good end of the deal. While crowded, did not have to wait long to be seated, attended to quite promptly and ordering was not a hassle, I picked up the Roast Beef Panini with home made potato chips and I know my chips, these were awesome, and of yeah the sandwich was huge I only ate a quarter of it but trust me it did not make it overnight at home, enjoyed it with a gusto. Nice energy that flowed in the place, must do again.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UO9qkSIl_BRHWeezIjgqgg", "review_id": "FcrdITsC82kuTJ_Rvy36rA", "text": "I absolutely love Postino's - the atmosphere, the food, the wine. I give it 5 stars because the atmosphere and service is amazing - friendly, refreshing, fun. The bruschetta is awesome, of course!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vuUddBhwlrVijAAFvK5UTg", "review_id": "-nT12blpk4sKiUVCfakmIQ", "text": "Monday and Tuesday night, this is the place to be. Plan on a short wait for a table though! For $20 you get a bottle of wine and a bruschetta board, making this the PERFECT date spot! The setting is industrial, yet dark and intimate. The service is hurried, but efficient. And the food, oh the food is delicious! Coming from the same family of restaurants as Windsor, and Federal Pizza Kitchen, the success and popularity, as well as the quality of Postino comes as no surprise!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "SEDFpR4oMPKqXMjbJiMGog", "review_id": "DUJNx2JnWgUIdANEaZ9qfg", "text": "Same great happy hour and food as the central location.  I did not note a difference in the food between both locations.  \nArcadia has a nice outdoor patio, I prefer the tables that sit halfway outside and halfway inside.  See if you can get one when you visit.  Enjoy anything with fig on it. :)", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tNr9ktra-tlSFbvED35hTA", "review_id": "SQ09x44kcxV4yENhXmKI0A", "text": "Food was good and service was great. I would go back:)", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oRJwJBJAYSd9lkZxUKcfOQ", "review_id": "_AXfMxnvGx6a4L_ZgPCMKA", "text": "Good food. Nice atmosphere.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WehFzm669jOnrAawYgy8lQ", "review_id": "CiAAOHxM1XP2mMqNp6ltag", "text": "Food is great for a small snack.  I wouldn't go there if you want a full dinner.  Awesome deck to hang out.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UYz4tg3n09LITyTHJmm9Uw", "review_id": "vDFmSQIIEV6HW75cV-QilQ", "text": "I LOVE this place-- the only issue, since it is an open venue, is that there are flies all over, and they are annoying as heck.\n\nBUT that does not stop me from giving this place 5 stars because it deserves is based on their bruschetta alone.\n\nThe BF and I go here and share the bruschetta and a panini, and it is WAY filling. Sharing a bottle of wine is also a good time.\n\nParking is always awful, and I recommend reservations whenever possible because it can get packed.\n\nMy two fav bruschette are the salmon and the roasted red pepper with goat cheest. SO good!!!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "k4-6lakq7t3kCgbvPxcuvg", "review_id": "e5xUS8vV9irCqIfjl36t7w", "text": "What can I add that others haven't already said?  This place is adorable, the food is delicious, the wine selection is admirable and the employees are great.  \n\nGo.  Go now.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "48tnPJksbDanNaLELA00Pg", "review_id": "9TA7tcEzpycfgK0ohnJC4Q", "text": "Good wine and excellent bruschetta. Great waitstaff.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vMw-suWp86kjiLfxfjkD3w", "review_id": "418QSNdlG6HKFNvjliWWPw", "text": "This place has a great atmosphere.  Plenty of good food and friendly service.  Parking is at a premium so use the valet!  Try the Butchers Block!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oQE_b9erOrqGRBqNXOY7YA", "review_id": "WBE-LVTryPX3K9H6IxNgTw", "text": "My absolute favorite place to go. Great ambiance and wine selection. Ideal for getting cozy on a date or happy hour with girls. Get the apple and Brie bruschetta and the tomato jam bruschetta. Delicious.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jG6FlCiR0SyPCHqiy4uJbQ", "review_id": "rkyzvTs8KwvuEWPbJZ7qIg", "text": "SPEC-TACULAR...  As always, Postino's (backed by Paradise Bakery or not) nails it each and every time they do almost anything. Short and sweet.......Thanks for consistency in food, service, atmosphere and style.  Many props to all locations.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "OuaAwZIX__xEm4u8qrITVQ", "review_id": "aqwHgWpM9RO0wZmfLoNJJQ", "text": "Great food and atmosphere. What else can I say.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8n6FUlTRFj3_AXP9KgV82w", "review_id": "_Uvo7fDqNjC6GP21EfHEew", "text": "Love this place", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qJ-NZCuGeFQtiMHm106ksQ", "review_id": "vAJspT7E9Rl8kOoxb1PvDA", "text": "Really good.  Great ambiance.  Good wine list and great bruschetta.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kZgwTvLFHqVeFpy8zkoaAQ", "review_id": "g5PZRFwsbbvL-R0z--SB1A", "text": "Woohoo!  This place is a great place to just chill and relax with a great glass of vino or an ice cold beer.  Great open atmosphere and friendly staff.  The ambiance rocks at night and the staff are very helpful and friendly.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "SlCfUUr1Pa7CzzSxbMH1pw", "review_id": "HJD4BKrHF8QkuRk0a7X-uw", "text": "All Phoenicians know Postino and its makers are local celebrities and geniuses. Everything they touch turns to gold. There's nothing they don't do exceptionally well. \n\nThis is the perfect brunch spot, the perfect date spot, the perfect lunch spot... you  name it. Definitely the place you take a visitor from out of town. I am not much of a wine drinker but I have been pleased with everything I have ever tried here.\n\nI have never been here when it's NOT busy so expect a wait. But it's well worth it.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nEL-_kLeN37CSR9fXFY4zw", "review_id": "P9UcKZTT54MSkwgJowJJsQ", "text": "Love the wine selection, incredible bruschetta, but questionable service. Went here with a party of 10 and the service was terrible--probably because we were a big enough party to add automatic gratuity, so the servers (we had several!) didn't seem too concerned with us. But again, the prices, wine selection, and bruschetta make it worth the visit!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R_VYKuBpqIE_j-19IsIqvw", "review_id": "i0HqdriwKeb1vuFUaKK8Hw", "text": "Great date spot. We had the bruschetta and cheese with wine. It's a busy place but you're not easily distracted from who you're with. Staff is helpful with suggesting wines and it's $5 for a glass between 11a-5p. Not a bad deal.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "MRIPbO8Vqx36eLdKmTg8aw", "review_id": "01r5-gybIX3uuqJEQWXB7Q", "text": "One of my favorite wine bars in the area  - great ambiance, wine selection and bruschetta. $5 glasses of wine before 5:00 pm! My favorite bruschetta picks are the Brie & Apples with Fig Spread, the Prosciutto with Figs & Mascarpone and the Roasted Peppers with Goat Cheese - but they are all good! \n\nAlmost always busy - expect a wait on the weekends and weeknights if they have any specials going on.  Parking is also very limited but there is usually a valet available.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "68sf6hDqko8gb_bRh7KsVA", "review_id": "KARObK7DJ8KKCQ6iw5uvEw", "text": "Best place to take out-of-towners. I wish I still lived a half mile from this place but alas, I moved away. My roomie and I would bike here regularly. They have great 1/2 off wine bottle specials on Sundays. Postino is responsible for many Monday morning headaches :)", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S3Q7eVyxhRuecFfyN2fN5g", "review_id": "7RoYqG_62WKFXyGkiAE0aQ", "text": "Hands down one of my favorite places. The people who work there are always awesome and \"on it\". The food is great and I just love the atmosphere; whether it's during the day or at night with the candlelight. I also love the music they play. I always feel calm and happy here. I'd highly recommend.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D0ZTDnjsXdKDHd5UM9XZiA", "review_id": "mnKSZGBxS6lPu7o7PFdxuA", "text": "Yep, I loved it! Friends from school have raved about it and it is all that they said it would be!! Perfect bruschetta, yummy salad shared with a friend, and a cozy place to sit! The apple, honey, and Brie bruschetta brought a tear to my eye, I know that is weird.,......but omg, yum!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GU6rcPRADsnXvaMFShimhQ", "review_id": "35eZ0MZBOkKzqx2wYuKOpQ", "text": "DELISH. Atrichoke sandwich is the way to go! (light on the cheese tho!)", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dxG7BtyPWD1eM48xqHYbOw", "review_id": "g8zpy-1hTsGFgwhl2qQE5g", "text": "The bruschetta is awesome!!!! It is so good that this is now my 86 year old grandmother's favorite place to go! In fact, my grandmother, mother, and I (3 generations) go to Postino's weekly!!!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HDitrG8xK9HnkU9j4d0N7w", "review_id": "QRfUu1a_BFL3KjOGPc1ycw", "text": "Love it all!!  Food, wine atmosphere. Only down side is the acoustics. Hard to have conversation and be heard", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qp_7azhmNHzxkK7q2iUy5A", "review_id": "PuSrmI9cRxLa7WJm8OkCPA", "text": "Had Harlan out from Precision to do the Tune Up special. He was very thorough and advised me of all things that were right and of things that could go wrong. No pressure, no hard sell. Overall a very good experience. Will call them next time. Note: I also use Precision at my business. Thanks.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RCWXAupkI6nwR8FI5_75zQ", "review_id": "GvUy3UU6qwk2Xos3yGNiGQ", "text": "When I was first deciding on moving out to Phoenix over a year ago, I stayed the weekend with a few friends of ours.  On a whim they took us to there favorite restaurant in the valley.  They brought us to this little wine bar named Postino that served bruschetta 10 different ways.  Let me tell you, I moved to Phoenix from Chicago about a year ago and more than the great weather and affordable living, Postino had a little something to do with me making the move.  I'm only kind of kidding.  This place is great, I've been here about 10 times the last year and it never disappoints.  Their bruschetta is delicious and totally affordable and I always tell my guests, we take all of our Midwest visitors here, the bruschetta is great but don't be afraid to hit up the sandwiches as well.  My favorite bruschetta must be the tomato jam with fresh sheep's milk cheese, it is unbelievable, all their bruschetta choices are great though.  I am not much of a wine guy, which is probably heresy when describing how great Postino is, but the beer selection here is just a good. If happy hours are your thing, Postino has these great happy hours that serve any pitcher of beer and any glass of wine for only $5 from 11AM-5PM seven days a week.  Seriously this is one of the best places to dine and chill in the valley.  The atmosphere is cool, lots of hip good looking people around, the music is low key, and the service is attentive and lively.  The servers know their stuff when it comes to wine and beer.  If I had to recommend one place to anyone coming to the Valley for work or play, this would be the spot.  It really can't be missed.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_6seymnSl8rS-pw801ENAg", "review_id": "df4RmsZimt4yo3_-YeRNkg", "text": "Always busy, but i'm a fan of their Monday and Tuesday board/bottle deal.. plus their bruscetta is probably the best i've had here in town.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Aolx6eZlm4QWlb-6pDTXPg", "review_id": "4Y4mbTC9iDySHho5YYjeog", "text": "4-stars for the food and wine. The ambiance is nice, but as with most Upward Projects ventures, I feel like they're trying too hard. Let the food speak for itself. All the trendy decor is just a magnet for hipster douches. Nothing ruins my bruschetta and merlot like some horn-rimmed square talking loudly about his latest inde rock band 'find' or his 'sweet pieces of vinyl' at the proximal table. Dude...SHUT UP!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HtJ0M0ZjxY3S6u-60xApCg", "review_id": "0RlfFS6bWxW_htkdbQMU8w", "text": "Simply the best bruschetta in the world! arugula and prosciutto fig & marscapone is my favorite but all of them are worth trying at least once in your life. Can't wait to return to Phoenix one day and come back for more.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5kGY5JRYQgMFWzMgdLFS1Q", "review_id": "Oq7nMKcvtAVKMjVUbEGhUw", "text": "Bruschetta is amazing!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "N4BnjZFAuuAUTjxs93SYlg", "review_id": "W9rp4-Z9Uv_gzKArXjvapA", "text": "Postino's is a great place for a date or evening out with friends.  The Arcadia location is in a cool neighborhood and the building opens up on one side to an outdoor patio... which is awesome on an evening with nice weather.\n\nI have to admit, I haven't tried very much from the menu.  Every time I come, the rest of the table and I order bruschetta to share and some wine.  Although I'm sure the rest of the food is great, I really do recommend bruschetta.  There are 12 different varieties to choose from, with everything from the classic tomato, mozzarella and basil to brie with apple slices to prosciutto.  Every single one is delicious.  They work well for one order for two people, so order accordingly.  For our group of 4, we got 2 orders.  With four varieties each, we got to try 8 of the 12 available.  It was easiest to say that we'd try one of everything, with the exception of the ones that had an ingredient someone at the table would prefer to skip.\n\nWe also split a bottle of wine, which complimented the meal very well.  Our server was knowledgeable enough to recommend a bottle based on what we were in the mood for, and he really hit the mark.  We were amused that the woman whose job it was to fill water glasses would come around so often that the glass never got below half empty.  It was almost too much, but hey, we stayed well hydrated.\n\nThe atmosphere is very \"cool\" with dim lighting, modern decor, and a definite wine theme throughout.  Service has been excellent each time I've dined here.  Those are perks for sure, but the bruschetta would keep me coming back anyway!  Check out any of the Postino's that may be near you!  If you go in on Monday or Tuesday after 8, their date night special is a bruschetta platter and a bottle of wine for $20.  Can't beat that!\n\nKeep in mind that Postino Arcadia is valet parking only ;)", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P7_r-ZinJfr9hiotRRJ58w", "review_id": "cgsGf7BvgEyzi9urVTfpTg", "text": "I've been to postino central but it was my first time trying postino arcadia, i like the decor better at arcadia than at central.  The food tasted great, . very yummy and great place to hang out with friends.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-kZV2wchIgpROYwPLWlF8A", "review_id": "6Cx4zXp2JBsU5PGO33Bgeg", "text": "Great location and the bruschetta is amazing. If you can go for happy hour the wine and bruschetta combo for $20 is as good as it can get.  May I recommend the Malbec. The only downside to this location is the the music is louder inside so an intimate conversation would be difficult unless your on the patio. However I will continue to come back over and over again!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H0lr81FZtgIKLwALeMf9jw", "review_id": "8V4_aYfaI26D1cfzrK2ycw", "text": "Really great atmosphere, wines, etc... but I didn't think the food was very good, so I give it only 3 stars.  The bread is very thick and maybe uncooked, no oil.  It was not what I expected.  I was hoping for crunchy bread with creatively delicious toppings.  The toppings are great combinations, just not executed like I expected.  I thought the bruschetta would be warm, but instead it was cold, nothing melded, and the bread was very large.  Great concept, but I don't get all the great reviews.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "OuHQK9BAFwG04RwgwWVB8A", "review_id": "uf4PDwe7gDYlFKGgnuhrFA", "text": "I like this place for their appetizers (bruschettas and olives), their wine and beer selection and their happy hour prices ! Its a perfect after work before dinner kind of a place.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "J9dYjTo3g0VRyB3NeSS7-w", "review_id": "MsNfcON7Mk1DgGoJy12fhQ", "text": "We started with the butcher's block (literally a wood block FILLED with the most delicious cheeses, olives, hummus, dry aged meats, bread, and heaven) then followed with the bruschetta plate.  We chose 4 different selections, but our favorite was the one with arugula.  We had planned on order a pannini to split and a cup of soup after this, but we were so stuffed we did not get passed the apps!  And for location and clientele (valet parking usually scares us off.... haha!), we were surprised we walked out of there with full, satisfied tummies and a slight buzz for less than $50!  We cannot wait to get a sitter again and check it out.  Right now they have a deal on Monday and Tuesday evening for a bottle of wine and the bruschetta for like $20. Whoa!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TCuV8zzYvceVqj_UOWTeWQ", "review_id": "Vr9OrFKkDwZhUrQy3onOeg", "text": "Love this place! I still kinda like the one on Central slightly better, but this has a cool inside/outside vibe and being next to LGO is awwesome!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vv_jZXjljnk981LjL8NE_w", "review_id": "_XACb2kF7AbP3ix4SQZ01Q", "text": "Postino is that perfect weekend brunch spot. If you have a random Thursday off of work and want to grab lunch by yourself, this is the perfect environment. Great bellinis on the weekend mornings are the best way to start a day of relaxing.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bwmXfjwrogAaGqV33kSVpQ", "review_id": "p1v_tzSpiSlWM3HseEt2jA", "text": "I've been a longtime Yelp lurker over many years, and have read thousands of reviews that have lead me to awesome finds and away from the not-so-greats.  \n\nPostino gets the privilege of being my first review! I have been in the Phoenix area for a total of 7 days since January and I have ended up at various Postino locations 4 times in those days. That says a lot from somebody who normally would always try a new place instead of frequenting the same spot over and over. Here's why:\n\nFun vibe - casually bougie without the pretense (it's possible!). \nAwesome servers - attentive and personable without being annoying or overbearing.\nAmazing bruschetta - perfectly toasted with great combinations of toppings. I prefer the savory over sweet. \nExcellent wine and beer selections - they've got your standards plus the locals plus some unique options that'll keep you busy.\nPrice is right - I'll gladly share my student loans + interest with Postino, even after 5pm as I did last night with a group of friends.\n\nI will say the cheap Asian in me isn't a fan of the valet parking (it's not always there, though). They are lucky I'm too lazy to walk in the heat of summer. My mother would be so disappointed if she knew I paid for valet.  \n\nAs a new transplant just down the road, I have a feeling I'll be back many times.  For those of us busy during the day, I am so happy they have weekend happy hour and date night specials. Just need to find the date first, but I won't digress... ;p\n\nReally though, other restaurants should take note.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wykEGZcqZP_XuEfxeBWLPQ", "review_id": "RHWT1KVeIw2FT7i5BP_TVw", "text": "The best place to go for great food and wine", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "BAcq8idhC561JsdMxSyCjQ", "review_id": "ZQoaGUpehEP2rATY4q1Lnw", "text": "By far one of my most favorite restaurants in the entire Phoenix metro area. \n\nI've been coming to Postino for years now, it never let's me down. The clever and eclectic decor, staff and menu always lives up to hype.\n\nYou cannot beat their bruschetta and wine menu. There is something for everyone! Great place for groups, special occasions, dates and girls night!\n\nYou really can't go wrong with any of the upward restaurants, which is the reason why this is a go-to for me, when friends and family come to visit and every birthday :)", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "6rkICkKa9RlOMy-L8g05fw", "review_id": "TdNf8UAMwUzmK5tkytXPQg", "text": "I finally made it to Postino! Nobody ever wanted to go with me and I was finally able to talk my friend into going to the one next to my hair dresser. Arcadia!  \n\nLike I said, I went with a friend for lunch and it was so freaking delicious!\n\nI ordered the Prosciutto with Brie Panini, which includes...\n\nProsciutto with triple cream brie, fig jam and arugula. I think they spread honey or something else on the bread. \n\nI would like to say my friend was really hesitant to go because she just didn't like Postino based on past experiences. \n\nHowever, she had gone to the location on central, not Arcadia. This info will be important later. Back to my yummy panini. \n\nI have never been crazy about prosciutto but Brie...one of my fav cheeses. Add sweet fruityness to it and I'm sold! \n\nBased on the options on the menu this sounded like the best choice for me and I am so glad I know myself so well.\n\nThe generous amount of meat combined with the perfect amount of cheese on great bread all brought together with this amazing sweet spread and some healthy greenage. \n\nI mean it was probably one of the greatest things I have eaten in a long time. \n\nThis was so true that 3 days later I told my husband we are going for lunch as I must eat this sandwich again! This time we went to the central location. \n\nSo not the same. :(\n\nThe meat portion was half and the brie was just off and my sandwich was just not spectacular. Hence why I think my friend was against Postino for so long. She had only ever been to central. \n\nSo I highly recommend Postino but I can only recommend the Arcadia location and it's the only one I will go to. Even though it's far for me, it's worth the drive past the central location onto Arcadia. \n\nNot joking....Amazing! Eat it!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dWInjMCMryEzx6Ug5e5cJw", "review_id": "M6FUiLKYLQGculiGAkD4_g", "text": "Love this place, great wine selection and can't go with out the Bruschetta! Great Happy Hour Specials. Does fill up quick with limited seating so get there early! Great service as well!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ktLkkE2t5Wb7PGV1TAeKNA", "review_id": "f0jIxcgeFsUEiWGkz5s5PA", "text": "Still excellent!  Great selection and menu.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UCsOZJY_HosczK1PnV2Ihw", "review_id": "8zh2JS7mwbQRrX4ppnaBsw", "text": "Awesome wine and bruschetta at really reasonable price! Well worth the trip.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CegzNSsq8dfziHWAqsoc3g", "review_id": "-cMhcNbNlQgPC1edwu8asA", "text": "The food was pretty good but I hate going to places like this because there is a huge echo and you can barely hear the people you're with. I've had their catering though- a much better experience.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wf19F5xquLnChm8SFIVp9w", "review_id": "7umoDXzxMQx6SBM8k-NvNg", "text": "My boyfriend and I went here on a date and had a great night. We were pleased we could start on our bottle of wine while waiting for our table. My only complaint is that it was extremely loud inside. We found ourselves straining to hear each other from across the table. But the atmosphere and food were great.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4AC1ZlAlL8_kYVXX6Tq2yQ", "review_id": "RmFAtpCS7leW7gDJSSqmdQ", "text": "Postino is an essential spot to check out if you are, or ever plan to be in the Vally. \n\nBruschetta. Panini. Meat. Cheese. Bread. Wine. Beer. Can you dig it? Do you have a pulse? \n\nTry to make it during the time they have the special for a bottle of wine and bruschetta board for $20. If you are reading this review right now you probably have the ability to find out when that is, so do it, because I can't remember. \n\nThe Bruschetta board comes with 4 types of bruschetta, you have to order this. I have tried all of them and each is great in its own way but, you must have the Brie & Apples - to die for. \n\nGet the Nine Iron panini. \n\nThe cheese board is my favorite appetizer. \n\nAny or all of that with a Hop Knot and you might just forget you are on planet Earth.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "USxiV3PFsgO4Tk2tySEt1w", "text": "I don't eat here, but I get take out every couple of months. I love the pizzeria salad, or whatever it's called. \nI ALWAYS bring home a slice of the red velvet cake, too. It turns my poop red, so I know it's the real deal.\nThis place is always busy, so you can't be an impatient Nancypants when you go. \nWhile you are waiting, you can do some shopping and find some cool specialty foods.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kmFMFfePA65Xill_c16FFw", "review_id": "WnwzcL1CKPCxCvLPjyi9vQ", "text": "Love this place. Great ambiance and food. Wish I could go weekly.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "b55NYJJavY4rXXx8V3HaFQ", "review_id": "0Ox078ubMnMDGzHVYb-QZQ", "text": "1 star is taken away due to the parking situation .  The food and atmosphere are good.  I've been here for brunch on the weekend when the doors are open and they have live music.  It's a good time.  It's a great place to grab a glass of wine and some bruchetta and hang out with a group of people.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hn_DclKLzdxABRGGAuqKgg", "review_id": "dSsrZhXVZiqVh_a9jfAdFQ", "text": "Beautiful restaurant, with a friendly staff. Extensive selection of wine, and reasonably priced beer. I'm a big fan of the happy hour specials.\n\nThe bruschetta is delicious. My personal favorite is red bell peppers with goat cheese. I really like that you can pick for different toppings for a single serving - it's a great way to sample all the different types of bruschetta. The bellinis are also really good if you're not in a beer or wine mood.\n\nI really need to go back and try more of the menu. Can't wait!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mQOIeSTOlsTRKTVWLyFsSA", "review_id": "Kh4ibWXXCBz_zupWZsqX1w", "text": "I always loving going to Postino's.\nLove the bruschetta.\nUse the valet parking or else you'll have a heck of a time finding a parking spot.\nI", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kv2RbtF09MZtAfOCSsk2NQ", "review_id": "dyP4FZt7ftiJsmE8AwDKgw", "text": "Warm and romantic ambience for any occasion, Postino offers a plethora of bruschetta and Panini to feed your carb need.  The servers are extremely knowledgeable and this spot has a wide selection of carefully selected wines for the true wine aficionado.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WwtPIz6yNEY2LAo0jfvHxw", "review_id": "1umh6FBybfrg9oSK2nLyrA", "text": "Just as good as Postino Central, and more spacious.  Food and wine are excellent as always.  I would recommend a Tempranillo if you want a red wine that is more fruity but not as strong as Carbenet.  Be aware that gratuity is 20% for a large group and parking is limited around the restaurant (although they do have valet for $3).", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A8_3uB4N4awZJkJsgoZnkA", "review_id": "HcKGJWU67SyvDYAOpCsmOA", "text": "Is there anywhere else in the Valley that does bruschetta this yummy? I think not! Love their catering too!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "SHTJPF9xvkB912zkmvUw9A", "review_id": "mNpPSHuxMJOQPGSmwP1G0g", "text": "I have been here several times for brunch and I know I'm surly one of very few who have not hit the happy hour here, but I will.  Close to home, great food.  Service has always been wonderful.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "7G-n3IpqUDiBKD6t5unHkg", "review_id": "ht4dvHs9Kk0UVYVDrwWSoQ", "text": "Absolutely my favorite place in town! Best bruschetta EVERRR!!! Oh, and when you go ask for Miles -- he's the most amazing server ;) and quite handsome too, I might add!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6cqaHBhtZvUuFzb00InbeQ", "review_id": "LjxtpRnPLAIh2klYYuAxJg", "text": "Great food and ambiance!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sQAjHANPfjOvVBQcRsxYNA", "review_id": "SS339ruDwcMN539evLP7sw", "text": "Bruschetta is a must here. All the flavor options are delicious, but a personal favorite is prosciutto and fig. Soups are delicious as well. Only downside is parking. The lot is really small so you either have to do valet or park further down the street and walk over. Great place for lunch or snacks with drinks in the evening.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Xzl3sw1hZya3_e2niAqxZw", "review_id": "oQT1YhuLInNImmdzif_Xdg", "text": "We stopped here last night and glad we did.  The choice of four bruschetta was awesome loved them all white bean, artichoke, burrata and mozzarella. My glass of Manifesto Zin was really good as well.  A nicely appointed restaurant that I would frequent more given the chance.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xdl61MWMguYRSunH8CniQw", "review_id": "zskexshd-kOoPCdonWHeBA", "text": "Finally made it in here for their weekend brunch. Its the Postino standard deliciousness! I had the country toast... Italian ham, Gruyere and eggs with a Dijon mayo, served on sourdough. I love the way the cheese melts and gets all crispy on the bread.  Then topped with the magic combo of ham and eggs... The tomato salad on the side has a basil vinaigrette that was really yummy. I skipped mimosas this go round, but it should be noted that they're a mere $5, as are bellinis at brunch time. \nService was fast, friendly and they kept the water glasses full. Also, at 11am on a Sunday, we waited only about 5 minutes for a table.  :)", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h6DgfaM1kNn3F2AVMex8cQ", "review_id": "QQxNoWw3id6n4MzC1jfgcQ", "text": "You must get the Brushetta and order the roasted bell peppers and goat cheese! One of the best! It is usually pretty crowded and can be kind of noisy but if you know that going in ask to sit on the patio!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bFz7i8gG3VAfoPW2wWJSWw", "review_id": "myYm4QBuc-uhCC6x1rf3IQ", "text": "This place took me a few times to warm up to.  At first it was trying too hard to be cool and the food was so-so.  But now it's pretty rad and their bruschetta/wine special on Mondays and Tuesdays can't be beat.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KvWny9qUZJKrqo_LYesgSg", "review_id": "3QwbRorrNhvf_-gKy4I_iw", "text": "I have only gone to Postino during the Monday/Tuesday $20 nights where you get a bottle of wine and choice of 3 bruschettas for the cheap price of $20.  I always order a bottle of moscato d'asti and a trio of Brie & Apples with fig, Prosciutto with figs & mascarpone and Fresh Mozzarella with tomato and basil.  I usually go with a few of my girlfriends and this makes a great meal with fantastic wine and some good gossip. :)  Come early as seats fill up extremely quickly and the wait can get very long.  This deal starts after 8pm.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RAWy3YCE-jwfyuGvwzUaqQ", "review_id": "EmFAU4Qdg1vHvmWeC-L5jA", "text": "Love Postino. They have a fantastic brunch on the weekend. Even if you are not a wine drinker you will find something you will love.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yCZS7fEiS8qnvzbnk4hD5w", "review_id": "bsXdCYPsdQcV2Yitv9tFDQ", "text": "MEB Management ....regarding The Highland Apartments, 15255 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260.\n\nThe other night (it was real hot), unbearable.  My a/c wasn't working. At approximately 9 pm, I called MEB Management.  Never in my mind did I think I would get the prompt, efficient and courteous service that I was about to receive.  \n\nI got a call back with five minutes from Jesus.  He gave me instructions that the line might be frozen and he'd call me back in 1/2 hour. It still didn't work. \n\nThe next thing that I knew he said he was on his way, with a 'portable' unit to cool my place down until they could get on the roof the next morning.\n\nI was expecting a huge metal unit to arrive with no way to put it into my sliding window.  \n\nWhat they brought me was a very modern plastic unit with clean ducting that vented outside, this was at 10:30 pm a night when the work was finally done.\n\nI was appreciative, it cooled my whole place down and my night and the next day were able to be normal. \n\nThe humble professionalism of Ira, the head of maintenance staff and Nychell as well are always appreciated.\n\nTracy, Marsha and Jessica are the office staff that I am also happy with. Five stars to The Highlands for this!  \n\nSincerely and satisfied tenant.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zuoeE7GdXXlCgr995ImWfQ", "review_id": "eDprgSD75O8HgyM70z1hPQ", "text": "I can't say enough good things about Postino. As far as locations go, I think Gilbert has the best food overall followed by Postino Arcadia and then Postino Central, but I would give all of them 5 stars except Postino Central which I gave 4 (due to freshness of ingredients).  \n\nIf this is your first time trying Postino, you MUST try the bruschetta. It is out of this world. I've been to a couple of different other places that seem as if they are trying to copy Postino's bruschetta, but it is never as good. \n\nAside from the bruschetta, the salads are wonderful, all of them, my favorite being the italian picnic. \n\nMost importantly, the wine is amazing at Postino. If you are not sure which to try, ALWAYS try the Postino exclusive. It will never let you down. All the locations except for Gilbert will let you take home an unfinished bottle which is really nice also. Even better, on Mondays and Tuesdays if you come at 8pm they have their special - any bottle of wine AND a tray of bruschetta! It cannot be beat!!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tmTxuDadTVc-KFyhvPuseQ", "review_id": "pOItZGG1WI70yRMIdZUGdg", "text": "I try to like you Postinos, I really do but you make it so hard.  Came on a Tuesday for their 8 PM $20 Bottle of wine and bruschetta special and left disappointed and annoyed.\n\nThe parking lot disaster strikes again!  LGO now put up signs saying 25 min parking for LGO customers only and has a lot monkey stationed to chase away people trying to park in those spaces.  I was told by the lot monkey that I could valet ($3 charge) or I could park 3 blocks away if I didn't want to pay the fee.  Keep in mind this is a Tuesday and I have to pay to park my car because the restaurant blocks off all the spaces.\n\nOnce seated my friend and I tried to catch up for a moment when the server came over to take our drink orders.  Since we had just sat down we asked for some time to take a look at the menu.  Our server came back a few minutes later and asked if we were ready to order.  No suggestions on a wine, no questions if we had questions, just \"you ready to order?\"\n\nWe ordered a bottle and bruschetta and our waiter disappeared.  For the rest of the night.  I watched him refill wine glasses at other tables, ours was brought by another server.  Other tables had their plates cleared when they were finished, ours sat in front of us until another server took them away.  Our server obviously didn't want our business because about an hour after we sat down he came back to the table and asked if we were interested in any dessert.  We said no and he immediately dropped the check on the table and left.  No offer of another round of drinks, just here is your check.\n\nThe wine we had was amazing and was a steal at the price plus the bruschetta.  The bruschetta themselves were half assed.  3 of the 4 weren't even sliced all the way through but over all they were decent.\n\nYet again Postinos shows they want my money but not my patronage.  I don't understand how I am the only one who keeps having horrible experiences here?", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O3F9oWq1WAVdw7v6RMTBAA", "review_id": "Hdpek2MAjR8naBcifzn03g", "text": "I totally 100% agree w Serianna T.\n\nI have felt the same way about the seating, and parking and mediocre foods... Postino and LGO are complete cluster F***s for anyone who plans on driving there. I also feel like the general atmosphere is trying so hard to be relaxed and casual that it is stressful for the guests.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1g8Crb6WGQUsA2l2X3yVGA", "review_id": "Hm-8jwgqLfyqGkKS_-AuHA", "text": "Fabulouso!!!!!!!!!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1IRyTTXa__KRxhxnz8fS5w", "review_id": "ZsK2SUPiCm5he8lx45QB6g", "text": "Wonderful platter of bruschetta and a happy friendly staff.\n\nOnly down side for me, is that I personally dislike large crowds and a load atmosphere, and this place will sometimes get that way.  But that means it's got to be good then!\n\nWine selection is very nice as well.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nJ5Mx9TjsuQKqi_4DJ8rOA", "review_id": "DtPz_10ZqxW_S2P4_VttJA", "text": "Best bruschetta in Phoenix!!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QqeY-3y7MzXfTbymGKDJVA", "review_id": "wmTu8Dq2D260pkWqErZCUQ", "text": "I liked it. The food was pretty good and the wine and beer selections were great.  It's definitely more of a happy hour spot for me though.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "lmiDCrmas8TxRsbIGZX9Pg", "review_id": "fq5hYGdLcuDGLA70Gq_3kw", "text": "Wow, looks like this makes review #700 for Postino's! I'm sure by now you all have heard of the great Monday night deal which includes a bottle of wine and their yummy bruschetta, and it doesn't really matter what kind of bruschetta you get, because its all delicious so they are all good choices. Other than the good monday night deal, this is simply just an overall cool little quaint spot to spend a couple hours, especially great for a date. It's dark, and intimate, nice baby-making music playing in the background... \n\nNot too many drawbacks I can think of other than parking being limited, and since it is a fairly small location, it can get crowded quick. Oh, and I must confess I did find it just a smidgen on the hipster side, but not enough to keep me away thats for sure.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DWXFv34dnuv51HZPx9-j7A", "review_id": "UE139Ds76AHToHaOepW-LA", "text": "So cute, I love this place! My profile picture was actually taken there. Very great patio, we held a post graduation party with about 20 people and it was perfect. One person in our party unrolled her napking to find a coupon for a free dinner in the napkin, what a great idea! Very fun atmosphere.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jwqUwErUOGxtqBKadZDOcQ", "review_id": "-g-9NYvSRFD5OU-6jKOaAg", "text": "The things I like best about this place are their mini charcuterie board offerings.  This is one of my fav ways to eat and sip on a beautiful glass of wine, simultaneously.  So simple, yet casually elegant.  \n\nGood prices.  Cool ambience.  Decent service.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-xPKyCJiK9q1OFZ7GCZwBw", "review_id": "BiTD6eCIxxpuf5df3UjzBA", "text": "My favorite place to eat in the valley!  I love Postino!  They have THE BEST buscetta in the world.  They have some interesting combinations and they all work very well together.  The service is great!  The vibe is very chill.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5MHzFN1oW2hcHgsi3r_q8Q", "review_id": "kRx2B9OSzOVDaOLHfKVfcQ", "text": "Super good time!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "588oY8EejEFCr-ym_2TR0Q", "review_id": "ODipVb0l15UFKLtyuYB_pA", "text": "You're an idiot if you rate this place any less than 5 stars.  The bruchetta, ambiance, and great beer makes this place ideal to pull up to on a weekend afternoon around 3:30 and have the perfect late lunch with an afternoon buzz.  No matter what time of day you come, there are always hungry people talking happily while stuffing tasty noshes in their mouths.  Finish the day off by going over to La Grand Orange for  a quick shop around, maybe a pizza, and a bottle of wine for later that night once the buzz has worn off.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zEiTVy41B5c4QEiEZck_bg", "review_id": "47lH2yfPr0_Dz9ruvcM89w", "text": "Had a super time at Postino, great selection of wines!  Good food and nice environment.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tlFJiqpl2rm6SYJ-KuQAeg", "review_id": "42oh0kpi62Lc0GKld-PZ0Q", "text": "My lady and I hit this for the first time and is right down the street.  I had the Spoke And Wheel burger and have to say may have been the best burger I have ever had.  She had the Rib Eye and loved it.\n\nAtmosphere is nice and might be a good hang out for sports with all the TVs but I suspect is a little to nice for that.  Has a huge patio area that is dog friendly and we look forward to trying it when it's cooler.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ibfK8z_emnNa57YpLuuPWQ", "review_id": "COrqX9tCJXIL_r7c_7t3Hw", "text": "Postino is my favorite restaurant in all of Phoenix. We love their Monday and Tuesday night special... A board of bruschetta and bottle of wine for $20!!! I really enjoy their Tempranillo, Malbec, and Sangiovese, and my favorite bruschetta flavors are the brie and apple with fig spread, prosciutto and fig with mascarpone, salami and pesto, ricotta and dates, and my absolute favorite is the goats milk cheese and tomato jam. They also usually have really delicious hearty soup and I love their salads and paninis. They have $5 glasses of wine before 5pm every day and their peach bellinis are perfect for Sunday brunch. My husband likes their mini pitchers of beer. We would eat here every day if we could. The only negative is the shortage of parking spaces, forcing you to valet. I've also been to their Gilbert and Central Phoenix locations, which are bigger and really nice as well.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QLqQ9kqP0EHah-8im_TOgw", "review_id": "pe1GAPg2J-aKQwPZ52ch_g", "text": "Love coming here for $20 Tuesday deal; you just can't beat it.  I have to say, the salmon Bruschetta is my favorite of all of them.  The bottle deal can't be beat and the selections are nice. Very broad.  They change it every couple months as well, so always trying new wines.  Highly recommend getting a reservation because it's always packed on Tuesdays.  The service is great, though sometimes, if they are having a bad day, they tend to complain about how busy they are.  While I empathize, I'm here to relax and get away from my work troubles. Just be patient with them and they will treat you right.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gj_398oemu73V9DEFSYZjg", "review_id": "C9ANLxE1ONWNTg557Qbveg", "text": "The atmosphere there is great, the food is pretty simple but tastey. I go there for their wine. It really is a great selection and the staff is pretty knowledgeable. I had the tuna sandwich for the first time the other day, cause I normally get the brushetta(sp?) and it was really good. It wasn't mayonnaise-ey. I would also recommend the nine iron.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "egX5GYzZeJgHdFP1pxsU8Q", "review_id": "1NNWMBf88Nzf8PBYzW-M-Q", "text": "Grea food and wine.  Lovely atmosphere.  A bit overpriced and entirely too loud, but that's the price for popularity!  \n  My largest complaint would be that the service is a bit slow, and the servers seem incredibly overworked.  They should be paid more as without them the experience isn't worth showing up for.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PJY1J0xMPzMVvzC4R5b0HA", "review_id": "meXUw0RtYgOZy00tReUO4w", "text": "Good bruschetta and sandwiches. $5 wines by the glass til 5 pm. Great for people watching. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Cool wines by the glass and bottle. Unique wines to take home too.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "G4IR4Mqsg7kFLaruUpAP2A", "review_id": "z21nLwQ3-gG1__CMx5_-RQ", "text": "BAAAAAAAAAAAAZING!!!!  Want something to do on a Monday-Tuesday evening, come here for $20 bucks and you'll snag a bottle of Vino and some delish bruschetta.  The atmosphere is open and Euro feeling with the open wine market and back of restaurant bar.  Seating can be an issue so be flexible when trying to find standing or sitting room.  The food is good and the service is spot on.  Definitely my choice for chillaxin on an off night with friends or even a date.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e_P1txXqlQ6yITQxXHEKrA", "review_id": "Ot-6hL-ZuoCEfWCbhcy0vg", "text": "The food and service was excellent. But, be aware that parking is limited.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "rRiBDH2U_IlydXTh2a81Rg", "review_id": "QbK4O7VCY-Kysqi4HIX20w", "text": "oh postino, i dream about your bruschetta. \n\nthis little wine bar is one of the best (if not the best) in the valley-and i love that's it's only a mile from where i live! although they're open late, i really think of postino as more of a lunch/happy hour spot.  this is a salad/sandwich/bruschetta place, and to me that just doesn't say dinner.  \n\nregardless! it's awesome and they have great wine deals-from 11-5pm all wine by the glass and pitchers of beer are $5, bottles are $9 off if you get it to go, and on monday and tuesdays you can get a bottle of wine and bruschetta for $20! \n\nanyways, on to the amazing bruschetta. you get your choice of four different toppings (2 pieces per topping-great for sharing!) and they are all so so good! my favorites are the ricotta with dates and pistachios, prosciutto with figs and mascarpone, and the smoked salmon with pesto.  but you can't go wrong with any of them, they're all that good and there's something for everyone's tastes.  \n\nparking is sort of a hassle-so just save yourself the trouble and valet. also, it can get pretty loud during lunch time, so be aware of that if you're trying to have a quiet time. \n\neither way, if you haven't been-go! you won't regret it.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6QGHqmP4vvv709CejBZzKA", "review_id": "PYgyXMp-BlPoWB3_VVQUsg", "text": "Bruschetta...Wine\nThe options to choose for your bruschetta are terrific!  And they are the best in town!  The wine selections are terrific!  Great service and very reasonable prices.  What is not to like.\nDick", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XxDif_HRn_5_wyA2-Wk7Mg", "review_id": "a1oih1utZBwqoGNfvrqR1w", "text": "I love the atmosphere, the staff, and the food.  My go-to for a girls' night out or a laid-back date.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ub1UI7oYdwEUwAqFfSELew", "review_id": "EKleMMp2wacTepR-sYXUrw", "text": "You know what I LOVE about Postino's?  THE PATIO IS DOG FRIENDLY!!!  We love to go there on a Sunday afternoon and share a bottle of wine or champagne, snack and enjoy the cool weather!  It's a great place to meet the girls for lunch too!  Great snacks, salads and wine selection!  Great neighborhood hang out!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EOpcJ25dLCt8YGJ95ENzSA", "review_id": "rGG205KtQ6W5Y9N8NxkB5g", "text": "First time here and very impressed! My wife and I brought my parents here and we loved it!  The bruschetta board is the way to go with big servings of each.  We had the red peppers and goat cheese, apple brie and dates, classic bruschetta, and the smoked salmon. All were delicious!  The atmosphere is pretty trendy, and you have to valet your car cause there is no parking around the area.  To be honest its a little hard to have conversations in there as the music was pretty loud.  I could see how they would have that cause it seemed geared more to a younger crowd.  That was the only drawback.  I also had one of their Panini's, the Nine Iron.  It was good but could of done with out so much lettuce and had more meat.  Overall a great experience and coming back again to enjoy the bruschetta board.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UWSSWRvHi0e93jfm6QlXpw", "review_id": "ukWO5heKsGF49SivvlB9Ig", "text": "LOVE the ambiance. The wine is great and definitely try the pub grub.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "FN7Oi6GuTMsBDuM_n-O6wA", "review_id": "qWmUBw7tYcVFUE-cUS-QOA", "text": "The bruschetta is to die for, and brunch is fantastic. Don't forget the delicious mimosas!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-kSwU973XR4Xz3wYyTPFuQ", "review_id": "k2kwVWDhQ7hzpMlWGnrwRw", "text": "The food is delicious, the brucetta is a personal favorite of mine.  The place is sometimes over crowded and the service is not always friendly.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mFhQOr7NPhGwx4GnnxTFaw", "review_id": "WxKGUQLYNqcPybTOOM1tZA", "text": "Postinos is one of my favorite places to go monthly for a light dinner and wine. I get the bruschetta every time and I am never disappointed. The servers are always very knowledgeable on wine and will give you a great suggestion. I have had some of their Panini's and soups and those were also delicious! The Arcadia location is also my favorite Postinos to go to; I love the atmosphere.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V_1BoFZTso7NG0zzeBADhA", "review_id": "dXbYe7nSjJ7pjxwpWTljaw", "text": "One of my favorites in the VALLEY!!!!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "3ZnCGqeaJP5VDXnx_roIXQ", "review_id": "7Hc_NwAE-4DvGzUrTUcBmg", "text": "Been 7 years since I first went here (yeah...Fall of 2006) and its still so effing good.  Great wine and great appetizers that fill you up like a meal.\n\nGo!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WvTeukR8oFpViG-Jl8sPBw", "review_id": "6I9sLO5yFGm6lBhUCivVuw", "text": "Set up: girl that is almost always hungry or ready for her next meal + late flight into Phoenix the night before (thereby missing dinner) = ravenous girl @ Postino\n\nSummer Delight (SD) and I were seated at a pretty perfect table, in the corner, next to the window. Which definitely came in handy in terms of hiding our slight shame when the onslaught of food and booze arrived at our tiny little table for 2!\n\nIn true fattiness, we ordered enough food to feed a family of 5! And of course with their happy hour offerings for wine and beer it was too awesome to pass up on! \n\n1. Selection of 4 Bruschetta's: pretty good variety of options, ingredients were fresh, generously portioned and flavor combinations worked. My only problem was the bread to goods ratio. Even though I am a thorough carbivore, it was a bit too much bread for my pref and I tend to like less dense bread for my bruschetta. Nonetheless a great deal for $14!\n\n2. Autostrada Panini - I am not one to pass up on any meat, on meat, on meat, on meat action (yes, 4 types of salty cured pig parts...especially in regards to the Soppressata, LOL!)! And the spicy pepper relish was a nice added zing to bring together all that goodness. LOL!!\n\n3. Bella Postino (warm artichoke dip and white bean hummus with assorted MJ breads) - Probably...no...definitely could have done without this given the amount of food we already ordered but still a good staple to order if you're here with more than 2 people! Haha!\n\nAnd then on to the best part! They have a great happy hour where their wine by the glass and PITCHERS of beer are just $5!! Loved that there were so many options! You seldom see that here in San Francisco. So it was quite glorious! There was definitely some remorse that I stuffed myself so much I didn't have more capacity to fully take advantage of it! \n\nSD also introduced me to a locally produced beer, I believe it was the HopShock? Pretty freaking delicious!\n\nGood food/booze and wonderful company certainly made this a very memorable meal! If I ever find myself in AZ again I will definitely revisit this place. Especially now that I have learned from my mistake of not properly allocating my stomach capacity for happy houring here! ^____^\n\n\"I am not a glutton, I am an explorer of food\" ~ Erma Bombeck", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KjQCB8fljEt81DIb-J_FxQ", "review_id": "DbNoXgxKKQ3tLbS6da273Q", "text": "Exquisite\n\nFine wine and tasty appetizers \n\nGreat place for evening get together with friends or a table for two with a special someone!\n\nHighly recommended for people who enjoy the finer things in life.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qABKRj1ggJmtvrL9FMFtuA", "review_id": "AKp2oNZgSRx38ATz-r8jlw", "text": "Delicious as far as the food goes, but I much prefer the ambiance of the location in Arcadia.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BFrWiAvYn-rzmwHAaOR85w", "review_id": "XCTxXhPaOQQ218PyVyjAlg", "text": "Can I just say \"Bella Postino\"  yummm.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jWpbwcHxQtggzIISVmDGvg", "review_id": "KY5CRayHM6w-EIw1sN5-YA", "text": "We are new to the area and a lot of people kept telling us to check out Postino.  We finally were able to on a Thursday around 7:30.  The place was cool, I liked the vibe, BUT do not go here if loud music bothers you because they are definitely cranking it.  The fig/prosciutto bruschetta and the tomato jam with sheeps cheese were our favorite!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8YpSwvHBp4aY-GZb0_s6Mw", "review_id": "XAV4HZOwCIv6pUAo1DOBIQ", "text": "If peanut butter and jelly are a match made in heaven, then bruschetta is meant for wine tasting.  It's hard to beat the price to quality ratio for the bruschetta here.  My favorite is the prosciutto with fig and mascarpone.  It has the right balance of sweetness and saltiness.  The smoked salmon with pesto is a close second.  On the other hand, wine selection is a little lacking.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fUvzZI-vZQqpb0UD3LE2ag", "review_id": "s3AJEJ2LwgOQUfo8mVeUNQ", "text": "I honestly can say it doesn't get much better then Postino's.  I absolutely love this place.  Huge wine selection, the best sangria, wonderful staff and the Bruschetta is to die for.  \n\nIf you haven't been to Postino's you are missing out.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TxhIoqndn3h63e6A2NbGsA", "review_id": "MuFWnCIiktrhyOpss1cUuQ", "text": "I can't say enough good things about Postino. I lived in Phoenix for eight years, and Postino is one of the only places that I consistently went for anything from dates to meeting friends to dinner with my parents. Every single time (I probably went over 30 times), the service was great, the food was perfect, and the atmosphere was enjoyable.\n\nA few tips:\n* If you order a panini, always get it on focaccia. Both breads are good, but the focaccia is amazing.\n* The tomato jam bruschetta is probably my favorite item on the menu. It's a perfect \"dessert\" bruschetta for after you finish the others.\n* The raspberry chicken salad is AMAZING.\n* There's really no way to go wrong with any of their desserts, but my favorite was the vanilla creme br\u00fbl\u00e9e.\n\nHonestly, I really hope I can find a place as amazing as Postino where I'm living now, but it's going to be tough to beat.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hnzx7Q7IWq5EDVe0yjKK8w", "review_id": "T_8i-NEkBa8DU-i_RITXWQ", "text": "\"Eat me\"\n\nYep, that's what everything (the food) said to me as it came out. That about sums up my experience.. but read on for more specifics.\n\nService: TOP notch service. Our waiter was patient and super attentive. He knew the menu and even said, that's why I work here because EVERYTHING is good!\n\nFood: We started with the spinach artichoke/white bean hummus combo and the grilled cheese.. yes.. folks grilled cheese. This was by far the best grilled cheese I've had..ever and that says a lot. It was on a nice flaky break with the perfect amount of gooey-ness. It was served with a ketchup, fancy mustard, and pesto. Fabuloso!\n\nFor the entree - I had the tomato florentine - I felt like it was missing a spice, but it was still good. I had the chicken and mozzarella panini and the mixed greens salad. Albeit I was stuffed, it was amazing and tasted even better the next day.\n\nThe other perk is they have a focused menu. They aren't trying to be everything to everyone. Another bonus!\n\nThe open doors/windows, patio seating and coziness of the restaurant was a perk.\n\nThe only thing I wish there was more of was light. It was very hard to read the menu using a small candle. It wasn't enough for me to take this down a star though.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bKAS27WcB3ZzOAUKCo9-ww", "review_id": "IYeKQiih22R8iH2HpaFTsw", "text": "Overpriced, mediocre food and phony.  The wines are OK but somewhat pretentious.  If you want really good food and good wines, go up the street to Hillstone on Camelback.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wN05bLB486m30Zd-X7BhuQ", "review_id": "73z13UbxULqSlqrm4JIaFg", "text": "Live music, great bruschetta, great service", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7xPfOYLMDtW0S___V97ttg", "review_id": "uPX-yUckJMhZHPJJGUvOVQ", "text": "I always love going here--feels like home in a great sense.  The decor esthetically pleases and relaxes me.  The service is always individual and\nusually great (one slightly short bartender in Gilbert once ... ),  and the food (bruschettas mostly) makes me smile ... Contemporary take on them is refreshing.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CusJ64dt9E1GKLq8z0oxfg", "review_id": "engAiSSALblIRT-hK6S4rw", "text": "Delicious bruschetta! Loved the setting. This is a great place for a nice ladies lunch :)", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aUlVMtTfBDwj9m1VUFGxLA", "review_id": "e_wgSY8J52sdwspGEQnqVg", "text": "One of my favorite restaurants in town , love the food and. Atmospheres there. Bruschetta is the best !!!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Xa55ftqO3eI_pdvZZKeo9w", "review_id": "buPZ4C0RaLyStxsuAfSGdw", "text": "Love, love this place.  Great wine selection and very tasty food (Bruschetta!).", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1VLNCynbti0QsaqOu5mdHg", "review_id": "4K8PTDaafc25ObUbstx-tA", "text": "Awesome.  Sooooo Good!!!!  Go here, you will not be disappointed!\n\nA funny story from here...we asked the one server (a guy) to take my date and my picture together.  When he got the phone, he hit something that went to the gallery...and he said, \"There are some pictures on here I am not supposed to see...I didn't look at them...\"  We just laughed....", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "06FvM-0mpGxQSfoV4Em7bg", "review_id": "_myFWqHNkNSwS2c3Dl1X4A", "text": "A new favorite is born!  My wife and I came here recently for a weekday lunch while in the area and were steered here due to all the positive reviews.\nIt was moderately busy even on a weekday, so I can't imagine how it would be Friday-Sunday, especially for dinner-packed I'm sure.  The only downside was parking, it seems valet is the only really viable option.\n\nGreat decor and atmosphere here.  We walked through inside, but opted to sit outside as the weather was perfect. We ordered the bruschetta and all the selections were great.  My favorite was the smoked salmon while my wife preferred one with peppers.  We also split a raspberry salad of some kind that was also excellent.  \nMy wife had a Malbec that was near the bottom of the list that she really liked, while I was super happy they had Four Peaks Hop Knot on draft.\nAlso great drink prices daily, I think till five o'clock?  This will definitely be a return often type place when anywhere in the area!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eMFD4FA8NVAlUAeBl4EVNw", "review_id": "e4SMBjgzu5zs-0pNig5asQ", "text": "Love, love, love this place!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "k4-6lakq7t3kCgbvPxcuvg", "review_id": "-LrCaQj_ZjhRm0R54YxMEQ", "text": "My husband and I came here in late August and the weather was threatening a monsoon right as we arrived, so the restaurant interior was jam packed, I convinced the hostess that we really were okay with the risk of getting wet and she let us sit on the empty patio, which was blessedly deserted.  Our bet paid off as it didn't storm on us and instead we got to enjoy the light show and blowing trees overhead as we noshed on a mixed bruschetta board and a pub board.  \n\nI'm a big fan of their bruschetta combinations, they really have a beautiful way of combining sweet and savory ingredients in a way you wouldn't expect, but surprise your taste buds nevertheless.  I enjoyed a peach Bellini while my husband, who doesn't drink, had a really delightful cucumber honey lemonade.  As unusual sounding as it is, it's really quite amazing.  \n\nThis is such a nice place for an evening out, sans children.  If you haven't been yet you really MUST check it out; go now!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bi8KZ9Ykvu3lCsMJAV0zpw", "review_id": "MaoYYr7QYsQjwnGXmGxgLw", "text": "The bruschetta and pub boards are to die for, and we look forward to the $20 wine & bruschetta deals on Mondays and Tuesdays every week! Get here a bit early on those days though, as everyone likes this great deal.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Of61EGMCDsGGnq3eb08csQ", "review_id": "VTFbY6pivJg3gV8XTzBsOQ", "text": "Favorite place in the Valley for bruschetta!  Also love the 11 am to 5 pm $5 glasses of wine.  :)", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9UCNWiX0qqmRjkidb8pHFA", "review_id": "T5vfcX64uoVIJRwb6JqtlA", "text": "Love coming here during happy hour. Great food and wine!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U0FGGImk_WXy4WBj2w3BMQ", "review_id": "w0VenWe-_PgjlcWmdfxziQ", "text": "This place is perfect the FIRST DATE SPOT, as well as being a major fan of burchetta.  I was originally a fan of it the crispy bread appetizer...but the first time i came here...I had the tomato jam...and it literally CHANGED MY LIFE!!  I am sure there are about a thousand people have reviewed this place, but one more won't hurt.  Great spot...and the best time to go is a Tuesday, just because of the deals, and be prepared to wait.  Typically a 45min wait.  THAT in it self should tell you something about the food and atmosphere of the place.  Oh..and the staff....SOLID 10!!!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6odKol8M_aUnbb3knM6Yug", "review_id": "nUEMQVMFISSf-XfyS8gDdQ", "text": "Always great", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Dpi50FrVtvy8Sh7TVbwetg", "review_id": "ZfzVYJ81jngFd020pUO3fQ", "text": "Ahh Postino Wine Bar... Or is it Postinos? Or Postino Wine Cafe? Whatever! \n\nI would definitely consider myself a Postino expert. Postino was a go to for countless dates of mine. I have been to all of the locations and my experience at this location has unfortunately changed. \n\nWhen I first stated going to this Postino I loved it! Me and my roommate would visit every Sunday religiously. We always got great service! Food was fantastic and timely. But it seems as if the the 40th street location is either under new management or just has new rude employees. I no longer go to this location because of a couple negative encounters with servers. I had no idea it was there business how many women I take on dates there. You would think the business would be appreciated. I was shocked when a server made a snide comment about my dating habits right in front of a lady friend. I would have been pretty pissed if that was an actual date. Very unprofessional staff at this location!\n\nI recommend going to the newer Central & Camelback location if you are planning on visiting Postino. \n\nPros:\n- cheap tasty bruschetta\n- reasonable wine prices\n- decent beers on tap\n- crazy fast but borderline annoying water refills\n- short wait times\n\nCons\n- rude servers\n- shallow menu\n- bad for taking dates", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5DtYexHxYXPMbOplugtCGg", "review_id": "VVKyNB1kSukiNZwxx8svTw", "text": "Postino has the most amazing bruschetta in Phoenix and awesome specials! I highly recommend Postino for breakfast, lunch or dinner!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ps8Qd9GWGf_ZS0o0mI_YYg", "review_id": "xjvbu_aMcC96mBS-jRu5Rg", "text": "Love this place- so delicious.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZYoG92FgJp2Q8p-LZcTpxw", "review_id": "3B4T8flnfyUyr8g1R0IbXg", "text": "Great food and really cool laid back atmosphere", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qUyJUnNrl2ixUBlhrXxuRA", "review_id": "Bd_Uv5-xuBQNcBgSc3aOAA", "text": "Great place to meet for breakfast or lunch. Great variety and very personal service. I especially like the variety and unusual options for snacks, sandwiches and more. Can't beat the prices for beer. Parking can be tough but it's worth the trouble. Can't wait to get back to try something new!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "guDfVLWLSY4luklU799uKA", "review_id": "3yXjX0XSqJE2lrYxjR-_bw", "text": "Nothing worth writing about except the bruschetta. Most of the wine tastes like cheap box wine and are unrecognizable labels probably stored in a warehouse! Salads are overpriced and no hot entrees...unimpressive.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ENfgmtr9UBoLU4-2xHe_dw", "review_id": "EG0Zo42feTP3VG4WEjF_Lg", "text": "1st time here!! Excellent Service by Jake...I will definitely be back, nice to see what phoenix has to offer- food was fantastic & the wine was amazing!!!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "zQE0aulnd-gcfVw17HeULg", "review_id": "KoR3vr1gvzwN0phDNSOGJA", "text": "I'm hesitant to give 5 stars. I do it only when a place offers and experience I cannot get elsewhere.  POSTINO does that , their Bruschetta, ambiance, service and VALUE are a combination that is unmatched in Phoenix. \n\nDid I mention value? Mon & Tues you can order 4 diff types of bruschetta and an entire bottle of wine and pay $20, TOTAL. I challenge you to find a better deal.    \n\n\nBack to service , JAKE our server was great tonight, he has a very friendly demeanor and  made excellent recommendations. I've Been here about 10 times before, he was part of the reason I was compelled to write this review tonight.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IjafRfMSAQpInLlw-Vi0Cg", "review_id": "ZE3SlfzUUtP18kdOwbUHEA", "text": "went here to celebrate an interview my wife went to.\n\nHad wine. Thats about it. Love going to sit and relax and have a glass of wine (or beer). \n\nThey try and keep their atmospheres similar between the one on central and here.\n\nThis one feels more condesnsed than the one on central. Obviously i prefer centrals location and atmosphere better.\n\nFood is the same at both places.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mQgMzoq1Boy_xQViqCidOw", "review_id": "uecUpFn-hAxBEuCahsVqBA", "text": "Food is incredible, good pricing. No reservations unless you have 8 people but its impossible to get a table for 7 in the evening. Also, the valet only parking is dumb.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iAP-gJOfOKWUFmDzVzPAKA", "review_id": "Vmviy8YpKQUk5mzxTPwyaw", "text": "What a nice place to share with a friend for a nice wine and bite to eat.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "40aa9p9HfKSpX9nMdCOSoA", "review_id": "yKhvhcLaXBTQSZGykDaDgw", "text": "Excellent brunch on a Saturday at a reasonable price.  Quick and diligent service for our group of 12.  Everyone left satisfied and the check for all of us plus a hefty tip was less that $200.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8AI2-sIHn446lCqjLVCL2w", "review_id": "iNpKYjrWLRDB36lxvJmugg", "text": "I love, love, love Postino's Arcadia! the vibei s cool, food d'lish and the wait staff are friendly. I'm not too crazy about the parking situation, but it doesn't keep me away.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xBOM31ufB3bvLh0d_BzV2A", "review_id": "X78-g-giNqvXg_QVa67Zdg", "text": "Brushetta and wine omg enough said.. Great wine selection chill atmosphere =perfect !!!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "fkUuqu8br1N6d0HAZtzZVg", "review_id": "QMOgQ71_w6gbTGwU4Jkthw", "text": "This place is amazing! Location is easy to get to and valet is Perfect! It's free and I didn't mind paying a few bucks for the convenience! The food is great! Came here for a brunch with some girlfriends on a Saturday morning! They were willing to give us a nice comfy couch area for our group of 6-7. We all got mimosas and our server offered to just grab us a bottle since it would be the same price ($5/each). Yum! I had looked up reviews before going and was all about ordering the bruschetta but my friends were feeling the brunch items. Everything looked so tasty! I ordered the prosciutto and Brie panini and chips. Oh my gosh soooo very flavorful!!! It was in the sweet side due to the fig but so many flavor profiles in each bite! I can't wait to come again. I hear they have deals on Monday and Tuesday nights for wine and bruschetta!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wLDWtFpyh0hr3wfpj_lxWg", "review_id": "HTEME69YeaGlXWXbATprYQ", "text": "I love Postinos as much  as anyone else, always have amazing food and of course a great selection of wine. However this place has become such a headache. It is almost impossible to get a seat any more on Mon or Tues night because of their $20 bottle of wine and bruchetta board. The special starts at 8pm, we got there over 45 min early one night and the wait was an hour and a half. I wish they would either extend the hours, get extra table or do something so they can accommodate all of their clients. They will accept reservations if you have a party of 8 or more. So last Mon. we called ahead and made reservations for our large group, we arrived 20 min early to ensure that they would have enough time to get our table ready and they told us that they just gave our tables away to 2 smaller groups. Hello?!?! We were EARLY to our reservations. Very disappointed.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "gzJpPaHN-NXBkAZcZri3hw", "review_id": "9pEkNApGLZLsrw6yPB4bTw", "text": "I'm so disappointed to be downgrading my Postino's experience on Yelp. I've been a regular here since I moved to the neighborhood over a year ago. However, there appears to be some staffing changes that are interfering with service.\n\nThe food and wine really are top of the line. There hasn't been a single morsel of food that has crossed my palate that I've disagreed with. Unfortunately the experience is not what it used to be, and for that I'm disappointed. If you're ok with extended wait time between glasses of wine, great. I'd recommend ordering a bottle of wine and being done with any further expectation of service. (Including water.)\n\nI've been visiting during off peak hours to ensure there would be no unnecessary wait time or standing around. (So, for example, 2pm for a lunch hour.) This is a wine bar. When you go, it would be nice to receive the wine you order. The last time we went I watched my wine sit at the bar. When my friend managed to flag down our server (fifteen minutes after we had placed our first order) what the status was he joked, \"I can't squeeze the grapes.\" (If it had been convenient/easy for me to move quickly I would have picked it up myself. Crutches, not so much.)\n\nSo not funny. I get it. You can get in the weeds. It's better to admit that.  But - maybe - call me crazy - check in your table more frequently the rest of the meal. We eventually were able to order a second a glass of wine. The wait time for vino was, alas, terrible.  \n\nI'm telling this story as an example of the service I've received as of late. There are others. I'm not sure what's happened or why. The upside to not having any table service (or much of it) is that you have ample time to speak to your table partners. Perfect for a date. Not so perfect if you're on a business lunch or in a rush at all. \n\nAnother option for speedier service might be to sit at the bar. The bar isn't terribly huge but offers comfortable seating. The bartenders are wonderful.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bqktAhYfTOXp8lNwghu1BQ", "review_id": "iNF8kBJJiUMHC7tdQZc80A", "text": "So the bruschetta is pretty off the chain!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iaJrm7TTPmn5dvY4cgMdSg", "review_id": "5yFBJZq4rwaZu15T0opeJA", "text": "This place is one of my favorite eateries in town.  Their specialty is the bruchetta board with a choice of 4 that's enough to feed 2 people.  Consistently the food is amazing.  With a glass of my favorite muscato, I am a happy girl.  A rounded out meal must include their yum-mazing creme brulee.  The simple dessert is perfectly done, each time.  The service is great and the staff seems to work as a great team.  The Monday night Bruchetta and Wine special is really a great deal, but that also means it is very, very crowded.  I usually aim for lunch hours.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wDc9XUTLEyxOM-Xm7DUE_A", "review_id": "p3s0J0wXjTlUJ7wX06NgVg", "text": "Great sandwiches. Great service. Great atmosphere.  I don't drink wine but I'm sure that's great too, as it is a wine bar.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 11, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "YLE6GoJ61fb0QBF7JTkaJg", "review_id": "f4sX1c22qeMhdbRrr3Xe4A", "text": "Postino has 3 locations around the Valley!  I've been to 2 of them now and the one thing you can say about Postino, they are an amazing place to dine/drink and they are very consistent with service, quality and ambiance.  \n\nWe typically go the Postino on Central, however we dined here a couple of weeks ago with some friends and found them to be fantastic! I really like the patio area!! It was too cold for us on this trip however this is a \"must come back\" kinda of place just to enjoy a great meal on their patio!!\n\nFood~ if your dining for lunch go straight to the salads and/or bruschettas!!  Their portions are actually larger than you think and after you pick and choose some of the different ones to eat, you'll thank me for passing on the apps!!  \n\nHowever if you re dinning for dinner or have a larger group or a huge appetite, then go ahead and order some apps.  I suggest trying their Bella Postino~ warm artichoke dip and white bean hummus with assorted breads or their Butcher's Block~ with different artisan meats and cheeses served with Tuscan beans, olives, nuts and crostini.  Both are DELISH!  \n\nBruschetta's~ here are some of our faves;  Prosciutto with Figs & Mascarpone, the Smoked Salmon with Pesto is my go to!! The Burrata, Bacon, Arugula & Tomato is also a go to!  We also like to try their seasonal burchettas as well!  \n\nPaninis~ go for the prosciutto with brie or their Nine Iron with smoked bacon layered with grilled chicken, fresh burrata mozzarella, lettuce, beefsteak tomato and special sauce = nom.nom.nom!! \n\nService~  our service was a little slower than what we are used to at their Central location however our server was very friendly, knew the menu well and tried her best to keep up.\n\nAll in all it was a FANTASTIC experience!! My friends and I are looking forward to coming back on a Monday or Tuesday when they have their $20 special, a bottle of wine and burchetta ~ put me down for 2 please! I hope to see you there.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CDsWbmxkT5crtRMkDcYmXQ", "review_id": "EVy78gfIWG1NK3a6tVbDQw", "text": "What a great place for focaccia bread. Yummy. Love the pesto sauce. I don't always like paying $12-14 for a glass of delectable red wine but sometimes it seems so worth it to blow a few twenties among friends. Its a great place to relax. Great ambience", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2Bl3SLzmCJIjN_qQfaT46w", "review_id": "yI57g1jH1WwSCE01GKPzBQ", "text": "Love this place on a Sunday afternoon. Music, wine and good bruschetta!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wVwtP4oHPkPm-DwgbE-4dw", "review_id": "WYjINC6wTCiJBy8rzf8kPw", "text": "nice place", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HcRkWWnGJ_7iYJs30zXrxg", "review_id": "_YZ_RykpYfujXZWnfcv7_g", "text": "The ambiance, the happy hour, the wine selection, food and service is what makes this place top notch! Always have loved this place before I moved out of Arizona, and when I come into town, this place makes me feel back at home!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VgAj9dv0-zdB_p5LK8sIhA", "review_id": "9x911RPAVmlYcGh0N-pqBw", "text": "I have had nothing but delightful meals here.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xGE0_CuuJu58F-OYCDzkig", "review_id": "XExvLOJsDivjeShnV5YCzg", "text": "Amazing Food and Atmosphere! Great for Couples. Sharing food is welcome and trendy here.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "clms26fMWzwX3Cwa3xUBvw", "review_id": "VyVGTU6VnY1iyIBEQ3_tkg", "text": "Good: Food was amazing. Atmosphere is awesome. All the different plates introduce you to a new way of experiencing  flavor combinations. \n\nBad: A little pricy, but thats what you can expect from a  cool hip place. Don't go there to get full unless you want to break the bank. Mandatory parking sucks, because my truck is usually dirty, inside and out. I'm taking a star off myself for that. \n\nConclusion: The bad isn't really bad, I'm just cheap. Someday when I'm rich and famous, I'll look at the check, laugh, and throw hundred dollar bills at the table and be like \"Shut up and take my money!\"", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NgfDePUXUvnf6UmmZ_w7vw", "review_id": "dfa8XdXyD4uh0GkbgrrLMw", "text": "What a great place to go.  Their bruschetta board is great.  Also made it for happy hour which is on wine and beer and it's fantastic.  The ambience is casual but classy.  Love the outdoor space.  Would definitely go again!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hl2sUy9ilwEO_bcRPA9Chg", "review_id": "9snVJT6SLI4WaUX6RDaHZQ", "text": "Wine and bruschetta are to die for. A hipsters paradise.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "k4-6lakq7t3kCgbvPxcuvg", "review_id": "gaP4VR1TBTmpQ1dtwsNYdQ", "text": "Two words:\n\nProsciutto With Brie on Focaccia Bread.  \n\nOkay, that was a lot more than 2 words, but I don't care.  \n\nIt was downright amazing; like my tastebuds were being dry humped by the best sandwich ever invented in the History of the World (Part II).", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hJ9roG-cweNFUcaP0voFIw", "review_id": "G-lB5EZSJZuYCC1DHWgymg", "text": "The best bruschetta ever.\nSo many delicious  flavor combinations.\nMake a meal of it.\nHighly recommended..", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IkC2BKzADqgPlvaac5gRHg", "review_id": "WyH9djtMMLsR_U63U959Zw", "text": "Definitely a cool place for food & drinks. I got there at 11:30 am on Friday for a business lunch to find it pretty empty and quiet, and by 12:30 the place was packed and loud. Great indoor/outdoor spot with a variety of seating options (high top, bar, couches, regular tables, etc). The menu isn't giant but there are a lot of good things on it. The mixed salad is out of this world awesome - the crispy fennel, gorgonzola, and sweet nuts really is something else. The focaccia bread on the sandwiches is bomb. I had the only vegetarian sandwich option and it was pretty basic. I do wish they had a second vegetarian option that was a little more exciting than hummus/cukes/tomatoes.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KLekdmo4FdNnP0huUhzZNw", "review_id": "NDq3L5bRRFPD8_xf7aiq5A", "text": "Went yesterday for the first time. It gets one star because the food was yummy. Got the choose two- Nine Iron sandwich with Mediterranean salad. Very good. Lost a star because parking is horrible despite the free but really not free valet parking. Lost a star because I do not like eating up. Meaning the table was so low you have a lot of distance to the mouth and more opportunity to spill. Lost a star because I don't like eating in my living room. Why are restaurants now making their dining room a living room? If you want to do the sofa and chair thing do it outside. Not fond of high tops either. Lost a star because they opened the garage door. We chose to sit inside for a reason. They opened it and all of a sudden it was 60 degrees.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I1Qj9NnnTEXQpEqQqGV6WA", "review_id": "Iuadd8Bjf6NmGxdH9JPLOw", "text": "Eclectic, artsy, wine and cheese.\n\nNot much to say, if you can find a spot to park...\n\nYou need to try.\n\nBruschetta is world famous!\nThe home brew iced tea is wonderful!\n\nLive music this Sunday, perfect Arizona weather, good company.\n\nJust a great eating experience!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jli9G-mRzOGuN18DpZGw1A", "review_id": "AqpNVJ3kRpPAPpDjmamgqA", "text": "You could sit down and watch all three Lord of the Rings movies in the time it takes to make it to the valet stand, but your patience will pay off.  Postino has a great selection of wine and the epic bruschetta menu is fitting of the parking experience-- long, complicated, and worth the wait.  I deducted a star because I find that the selection of other food lacks variety.  For example, they offer many salads that are terribly similar.  Yes, I know there are only so many variations on a salad but these just all blend together and become forgettable.  If you're going for wine and cheese and bruschetta, you won't be disappointed.  My precious!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tpDFuixaxeZr-IALT_VpAw", "review_id": "oTVyBzn66sROBfH7BeRXcA", "text": "Love love this place. Sooooo gooooooood!  Recommend highly,", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AZsokjYw4SwV6QLzcASs4Q", "review_id": "nbV7bGeogIgL4X8gJSyf3g", "text": "Amazing", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mnH8rQhvqBAGxA28kY_dnA", "review_id": "6zuutuXuzTMsP7IMUznDUA", "text": "Pefect food.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TPOmL9SztAVyjru9IjuaUA", "review_id": "x3CdioL-d4nmph9L_XnlQw", "text": "I love their bruschetta and wine nights - it's always packed, but you can stand outside and have a bottle of wine brought to you while you wait. All of the bruschetta is amazing (that I've tried), and the atmosphere is young and fun. The only reason it gets four stars is because the music inside is really loud and difficult to talk over and the lighting is super low. No, I'm not old.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m83KodDx2bhh3f_QwBbymA", "review_id": "oeMHm7Jp9t0KZ2N89yPsQw", "text": "Perfect place to go hang out with a date or a group of friends. Been to both Arcadia and Postinos on Central. Brushetta is amazing and wine selection will not disappoint. Staff has been friendly at both locations as well.  Arcadia parking is a nightmare and Postinos on Central is bad but not horrible. Pricey unless you go during happy hour.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SiId5-oO4Wk4i_g9dRzGag", "review_id": "O7-loylTp_XEcWuA0xBz0w", "text": "Cute little place in a very trendy area. The service and food here was awesome. The congestion with parking can be a bit of a pain, however, I did see that there was valet offered over there. I went for brunch on a weekend and there was an awesome one man band playing. I like to go visit here by myself to read a book and soak up the ambiance. I definitely recommend their soup and salad!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "u1fxUYcCZsiazNmczJh0hQ", "review_id": "q_kb-_pR-xNic4HgjBj3LQ", "text": "Ok! I have been here 100 + times and never given Postino a review! All I have to say is Postino's should be on everyone's bucket list of places to try once in your life. Everything on the menu is really good. My favorite of course is the Bruschetta board with all of them except Salmon. Nothing wrong with Salmon , I just don't care for Salmon period, but I'm sure its exquisite.  My husband I split a board with a Mediterranean Salad and Wine . All pairs well with wine or beer . Perfect place to hang out when its nice out which is almost year round.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p2idPmL-9tnnBcELYKdIaQ", "review_id": "UwqkTNBkmo0W7Grtq9Ba2w", "text": "I LOVE Postinos Arcadia! What's not to love about a beautiful, modern indoor-outdoor restaurant, with excellent paninis and bruschetta and a fabulous selection of wines by the glass?\n\nReasons why I love Postinos, and you may too :)\n\n1) Great building with modern/chic decor - There's ample indoor and outdoor patio seating, and it's the perfect spot for lunch with the girls, or a date, or whatever! Parking can sometimes be tricky, but 9 out of 10 times, the valet guys will be there to help you (valet is free!)\n\n2) Butcher's Block Appetizer - $14 and well worth it and perfect to share - It's loaded with an assortment of artisan meats and cheeses served with tuscan beans, olives, nuts and crostini - Yum!\n\n3) Bruschetta - $14 for a choice of 3 - The bruschetta is made with beautiful thick, large slices of crispy, fresh bread, and topped with all sorts of delicious toppings. My favorites are 1) the Brie, Apples and Fig Spread, 2) Prosciutto with Figs and Mascapone and 3) Salami with Pesto\n\n4) The Wines! Great selection of wines ; there's something for everyone.\n\n5) Happy Hour! $5 glasses of wine/beer Everyday between 11am-5pm !", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6q6ZXl8H5Yry2pI0_bOQCQ", "review_id": "zAjbCcmc1xyvoUygu_Ba-w", "text": "Tuesday nights can't go wrong. But don't try to find a parking spot. Great place for a date!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x1twxs5zWyar_5gOU3dHUw", "review_id": "FG41qiQj-UJ8Y6uPhEiO3g", "text": "We started with the bottle of wine and bruschetta for $20. It a great deal. I don't remember which ones we got but they were good. They were not my cup of tea though. My gf wanted and ordered them. I just had a few. But I'm a really picky eater. I don't like most things. But I could tell that most ppl seemed to really like them. \n\nThen I ordered the 9-iron sandwich. Like I said I'm a really picky eater. I don't like a lot of stuff. It was good and I can see if u want something different and unique how it would be good. But the cheese they used was weird and kinda gross to me. It was one if those weird name funky cheeses and that is the point but just not my kind if food.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fxglTLwS2HqcmWiuKwUT4A", "review_id": "YTrev46chCDrNB7z7QKbHQ", "text": "Had lunch of soup and sandwich here and it was delicious!  My co-workers had bruschetta board and charcuterie/olive board.  Both looked like something I'd like to try next visit.  I'll be back.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1MKlJDkmyTilK9ZX0IVIKg", "review_id": "cLGZjTDhLd5FB470s9TkQg", "text": "Everything was amazing. We got the bruschetta: you get to pick for different kinds and a panini to share. We got the iron and it is giant and delicious. More than enough food for the two of us. The wine is great. We went for happy hour $5 a glass so we just got a bottle for $20 - I'll be back!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g9A9krUcmPuO3Uv8WnGP4A", "review_id": "cUUgkvHypeDUf5sL6HvWqA", "text": "I love this place.  I love the location.  I love the food and the wine specials.  I especially love the brochette.  Yep, its pretty great there....", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q_EnzoEIHLqmsGIQMIuyjQ", "review_id": "gXJ--8syqHcVEyr49fMaRw", "text": "Postino's is reliably delightful.  Their ambience transports you to a Santa Monica meets Tuscany setting.  I always feel younger, lighter, and sassier when I go.  Get the bruschetta with the summer salad (has pine nuts, cherry tomatoes, and feta) which isn't listed on the menu.   The new brunch dishes are great too!  Love this Arcadia gem.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TEGWADXt1VA1832jbVtSqA", "review_id": "3wZLPwEnq_6PsgcaB1V8Gw", "text": "I love the atmosphere and the food. Not a fan of beer or wine as my only options. And I hate forced valet parking. If it weren't for the forced valet parking I would visit more often.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7TdCs5UPwMaPLibBLZa9vQ", "review_id": "p52pdh0pP_crUy5WrGQ6_g", "text": "Best place in Arcadia!  $5 for 5 is a great deal where you can get any glass of wine for $5 before 5pm everyday.  Their food is delicious and it's in a cool building that used to be a post office.  Their patio is also dog friendly.  This is a great place to meet friends and day drink!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-8gRkiYaVm3zfoQ4pcg75w", "review_id": "n5g2ACHuG6aZvK2U1nEAkA", "text": "Great atmosphere and comfy outdoor patio seating. The bruschetta options were so delicious. The wine list provides a large selection of wine. The wait to be seated was a bit long but worth it. I will be back.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nA9hR_Vrr4EL-7kxLgmMJQ", "review_id": "Z2HUu1SZl5sbo1q8v-u0ig", "text": "AWESOME Bruschetta and great wines!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ade1FiyJMrT8uf_nVhgQEg", "review_id": "riazZGIYgSry_hGy9OM-tw", "text": "Love the atmosphere. Really great for date night. Best bruschetta ever! Fig and apples bruschetta is really good and the one with dates is also good. Everything there has great distinct flavor from the next thing. Sandwiches are pretty decent size and really tasty too. Great wine selection. Only thing is that the bruschetta and the sandwiches are so crispy that sometimes the roof of my mouth gets cut, but it's totally worth it.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "InEfiNZGx4bhxi3SH2VUrw", "review_id": "bTNhhahLoKzUDPpA91RFgQ", "text": "I love this place!!!!  One of my favorites in the Phoenix metro area.  I mainly go here for the Bruschetta on Mon and Tues nights after 8pm for their $20 wine bottle and bruschetta board (feeds 2).  Favorite Bruschetta:  1 - Salmon, 2- Apple and Brie with Fig Jam, 3- Prosciutto, fig, and marscapone, 4- White Bean.  Honestly, I could eat there every single day.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Dk7idKMGFO_7uRZ41QSy-A", "review_id": "LygBcbC58_tj4KAA4AD3Sg", "text": "Awesome topping combo's on the Bruschetta board and panini's are killer!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JeVQx0woYOcDYz1_vlv5LQ", "review_id": "yexi1zl46rKbwD_9V7f8gw", "text": "Very efficient and friendly staff, good wine selection, bruschetta and cheese plate are great!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S6BAbj1EJjTewT_Oj_aAbw", "review_id": "5Dh5r5l-n0gjIHMTHIcL3A", "text": "Me and my wife LOVE this place! Great staff and great food. Atmosphere is fun!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kScgPL6p4ZqdVX76c1Vyhg", "review_id": "JPb347xednU4Yxg71L6rMA", "text": "This is the ideal place to go for a relaxing glass of wine & some food without the stuffiness. Great wine, great food, great atmosphere & great staff. What else is could you want ?! :)", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2S-Z9uMrzoijVd3cTu07mQ", "review_id": "yYCRosr-N77CvPRS9Z0yqQ", "text": "Great food and drink! Great atmosphere! To die for Bruschetta and fantastic specials throughout the week. I only wish the restaurant was bigger to accommodate more people as it is not uncommon to have to wait quite a while for a table and there is really no where to sit or really even stand while you wait. However, the staff is great at getting you a drink while you wait either at the bar or if you're lucky enough to get a spot at one of their standing room only tables.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M0svK28RwpmTGgwF4_Rwtw", "review_id": "Ce2juL9OriV0pSis1ir04g", "text": "Very yummy! I love the bruschetta (of course). The music & atmosphere are always great, love this place! Not so fond of the valet, but whatever.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UxTnhk-yKGjV0nk5z-bt2A", "review_id": "AIoVY7s1Gy_uOfnuyGfHOQ", "text": "Romantic and great food", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m21EE2_CqPzpXdKsYsbVIA", "review_id": "HCZ5V-jsG-l1Lt2iUB1sGQ", "text": "Love this little neighborhood and wish other places in the valley could replicate the character as well as the great food and wine list.  \n\nBottle and a board of bruschetta on Monday and Tuesday nights along with a reservation for a party of 8? I think I'll get my gang together!  But I also love the open garage doors and the little patio!  Follow up with a walk through the LGO grocery and bakery and get yourself an MJ for dessert.  Perfect evening with friends!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ccop-QC1qqINcDfnDdad_g", "review_id": "JGyOEWwmzVZ-WOa0PhYIwg", "text": "I love this place. It's hip trendy and fun. The crowd is always fun to watch and I especially love love the olive canoe. It's my favorite. We had some great wine and great company and everyone I take to Postinos seems to really like it.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jDh5-GBYGKtFbRFi0IQTYA", "review_id": "BlZ0cvX9JdAjrUGEFm7XAw", "text": "Very classy. And a classic.\nNot for a big dinner or a party over 10. \nSmall group, small bites, share a bottle, maybe a cheese board; a guaranteed good time.\n\nThey have beer too. Great beer.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w1RCVl6lIFFMXuhyNMEf9Q", "review_id": "1IXXv2oJp6wQNWmTXLOcGQ", "text": "Be warned gluten.... Went for happy hour expecting to have GF food. Postinos said they could do gluten-free before we were seated.\nCome to find out they could only do olives truly gf once they found out it was a true allergy. \nWe were told by several different people that many items were gluten free; such as the sandwiches, but upon further questions about the meats, cheeses, etcetera being GF, they took back their reassurances. Close call to being poisoned!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P_epJBsia-sD5VT9I_PkVA", "review_id": "8VMghNQgZ9Hpp-ePxGAtog", "text": "awesome place and great crowd", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6WJHk3E4PLt0-EXakw5Kdw", "review_id": "YMGrlMkLFlde_F-sEMLsag", "text": "I don't know why it took me so long to get here, but it was truly one of the best meals I've had in recent memory.  Shared the bruschetta with my bestie, then we each got the half sandwich and salad - I absolutely can't wait to go back.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WCXpelFUekksE5l0eFho-A", "review_id": "eLguht8ArsPaU3W7WS6KIw", "text": "Great food and ambiance. Postino Central will always be my favorite location.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xBqJD_QkZbxu6DDXWWGKBw", "review_id": "GakxyPlH8QQrv3FWnVrSgA", "text": "The bruschetta was good as always, but the artichoke and bean dips were blah and the bread was hard enough to tear up my mouth. We asked for softer French bread they say sure and brought us 3 slices! When asked for more they brought us a bowl of the hard stuff, it was quite frustrating since the service overall was bad for us. We had a server who left right after taking our initial drink order and no new server took us on. We had to flag someone new every time we needed or wanted something since no one came to check on us and that was including our food order.  I plan to stick to the one in central from now on. I've always had excellent service there.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZVBBHQqnCr23ZUs_vq3s0A", "review_id": "PhWVvUy5pxTVECT4IfCUvA", "text": "love the atmosphere, the wine, and the bruschetta! great girls night/ day spot!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vdRbPHg4uq7XfwlgcyS26Q", "review_id": "yvmkjBp_ya2PPX0MSPKAnA", "text": "Love this place! Happy hour is great and extremely reasonable prices", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fEaRrnOhI5ruSUvZpn993w", "review_id": "7f_-NYdi-_RIGUTmiAHemg", "text": "Not as great as the hype. Bruscetta was okay. We got the white bean and tomato, smoked salmon, brie and apple, and artichoke spread. The artichoke was great and the others were okay but nothing special. Also had soup of the day, which was flavorful, mozzarella cheese and tomato salad, which had a great basil olive oil.\nThe service was not good. Our waitress was aloof and barely waited for us to speak before she was walking away. Our appetizers came out with the main dish and took longer than what seemed necessary given the number of customers and what we ordered.\nAmbience is good...light and airy. Good for small groups and dates but not kids as its a wine bar...", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KlFHGN1f7my7HLvFl2qQDQ", "review_id": "cT8f1JbFaIAapCQQN5PCdA", "text": "Food is good for what they offer, wish they had more to choose from other than bruchetta, salads and sandwitches. I think that's a good menu for lunch, but if you dine there for dinner they should have a few entrees to choose from like a pasta dish or something more flavorful. When you eat sandwitches at dinner it just feels wrong, especially if you just have time for a dinner date. However what keeps people coming is the dim hip atmoshere, the open layout, the wine and the twinkle lighted patio. Parking is a bitch, so bring cash for the Valet.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RdWhGfwHORbIEyFj6YbZow", "review_id": "cytMPSB2VSXRd8597a2x8g", "text": "I really enjoy their bruchetta. Their brunch is really good and the mimosas are tasty.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BBsWXhRnRbt_Jm0joIjc4A", "review_id": "qXncfZ9nYXuFhFQv-j25qw", "text": "Yum. Can't beat the Monday/Tuesday special. Their bruschetta is mind-blowing! Parking is rough, but the complimentary Valet are always friendly. Definitely worth the crowd!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T9XJzN0ECuGPPr6ZLbY7gQ", "review_id": "gQyfqjJ4QIqsGSCIqN73sg", "text": "Great place to grab some wine.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "esiQ0ArfEg9KNoe37cwK9g", "review_id": "k2fLd-9FksMThXXzz54t7g", "text": "I love, love, love this place.   The Bruscetta is fantastic.  It is such a great place to go and just relax, grab a bite, wine and chill.  This is one of my favorite restaurants in town.  Try the red pepper bruscetta and the fig & proscuitto it is amazing!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yXa1HFUJ3BtSqkDwTHdAUQ", "review_id": "MOdkwW9u9XzcDWuRXSLz7Q", "text": "I love the food hate the parking situation.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Adplif2vYdDR1jfuauUzRg", "review_id": "iyGhB6f0EmTcz4xSNaRi0A", "text": "Our first and not our last visit. A great bottle of wine, soup and dinner! Bethany was the perfect wait staff, patiently walking us through the menu and wine list. A five star evening.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wc8ug1dhhzXCW3GSTBQrIQ", "review_id": "2eh8A5wtfxqAr5RwJxOYXA", "text": "Not good ,, too small... n its overrated! who waits 1hr for a glass of wine., i would rather get a bottle n drink at home.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dY1DjSfdl_2EOhBH0Jc-FQ", "review_id": "CF9uWzbkYfQ8UG3nR5nDgA", "text": "Love this place! \n\nGreat food, super cool ambiance and can you say, \"wine on tap\"? Doens't get much better than that.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cJnYpzzaUt8FfRlpQ-BnuQ", "review_id": "HOmcNWgH3sEfA38nGICd9Q", "text": "Another 5 starts for this wonderful restaurant!!  Not only do I love the food that's served here - I mean, best Bruschetta in town!!!  The customer service continues to WOW me everytime I visit!  I hosted my little sisters Bridal Shower here in the sofa lounge area of the restaurant and everyone just loved it.  There were 14 newbies to Postino Arcadia and they'll all be coming back to visit again!!  Thanks for helping me create such a memorable day for my baby sister!  She couldn't have been happier and that means the world to me :)", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HAO-9vGR8ut7A3dIzBMq9Q", "review_id": "GpHoYjzuHPA-9B3Q9E5-TA", "text": "Hands down one if the best restaurants in all of Arizona! Excellent food and atmosphere, Postino will quickly become one of your favorite places!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0ksR9dv7l47aAeZ_fF9E9g", "review_id": "KsEM3eQ_BJvaGWN0OyN0xA", "text": "Great glass of Zin.  Wonderful ambiance and decor.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5N0sIo3ur6R3bSY8XTBk5g", "review_id": "S7UsjXZOAOcm5JIaJbUNfQ", "text": "Parking is always a jam, but the food and atmosphere rocks.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "G6NhCpItzlnkZYrbSNJU7w", "review_id": "7gCVGbtkk1SKFGfYrNCFew", "text": "I love Postino's! Great food, great staff! Get the bruschetta, you won't regret it!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tDGOpaWUKuxFh18mAVwIYw", "review_id": "m9UZ8nxMqqhjTpwwrqNgAA", "text": "We're probably the only people in town who haven't been to either Postino's. I don't know why it took us so long, but it won't be long before we go back, that's for sure. If you like wine, or even if you're not sure you like wine, you have to try this place. Huge variety and knowledgeable staff. Plus the food is delicious and the atmosphere relaxing and inviting.\n\nThe afternoon we stopped in for lunch we ordered the half Panini and soup combo. Both the vegetarian and the Tuscan tuna sandwiches were really, really good. The bruschetta's that others nearby ordered all looked incredible - gotta come back for that!\n\nIf you enjoy Spanish wine, the Lechuza is very nice.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sOYnsTvBLlawdfjFxlfGRg", "review_id": "VFWSo7XinsP_xHlmJ7nhlQ", "text": "The very best.  Plan and simple, can't beat positions!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dMRZ8JO-io8Jon3SWkpFQQ", "review_id": "cZOtu5vEv2FVTGIsPA1huQ", "text": "Always a solid place to have a relaxing glass of wine and very casual laid back food! If you happen to visit the Phx area you should for sure add this place to your short list of stops!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LNNTmZwOjuS9NMm_oemW7A", "review_id": "-_Ap94czO8yL3tY8fxjPgA", "text": "You just can't go wrong with this place!! 20$ bottle of wine and board of bruschetta Monday &Tuesday.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GqNTczyj6-vpjSq3Cfmygw", "review_id": "i--lcDw-9B9y7bBvuINfOw", "text": "So good! i ordered the bruschetta (delicious) and a panini! both were great! I also enjoyed their famous amazingly good moscato de asti !", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1rzmQ4nnqUlO-13ykyFs7w", "review_id": "Kw21DUZJXkw9jC2m67QGwg", "text": "What's there not to love about this place? Well, the parking sucks but that's why they entice you with valet. Other than that, on any given Monday or Tuesday, you won't find a better place filled with friendly staff, a collection of mesmerizing characters diversing over delish carbs that would destroy your waistline but then who's counting when you can lock eyes with the hottie across your bottle of wine? At $20 for a bruschetta board and bottle of wine, you really can't go wrong in kicking off your week on a happy note. During the rest of the week, it's good food with the ambience of a quaint spot reserved for good friends over long conversations. Noise level might be challenging for first dates, but I think it's fail proof if all you have is radio silence :)", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M_7NT4yxBJh0dJZOBgeIxw", "review_id": "izRRtby6E4UcyySV1NkIGg", "text": "OMG I love this place!  This is a favorite when I am hosting out of towners - it has been a hit every time!  I love love love love love the Bruschetta.  Usually we have made this a dinner spot, but a few weeks ago I went for Saturday lunch with my mom and her friend.  It was the perfect spot - they had the back walls opened up to outside and the atmosphere was fabulous for a social midday meal.  Other favorites on the menu are: prosciutto and brie panini and the mediterranean salad, add turkey.  Additionally, the wine selection is wonderful!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fJXtF2aV4BMTiFtGaX7zVA", "review_id": "i2TtpzIjAvaoLIaOZL7e_w", "text": "I have been going to Postino for years and they have the most consistent food and service you will find anywhere in the Valley.  I often get cravings for their Mediterranean salad and bruschetta.  Oh, don't forget the olives, too!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "E6YjP_I1zNTal1L16LEaNA", "review_id": "JeF1o3QAAW7iYJ1jTMrCNA", "text": "Love just about everything on the menu here!!!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Y0t-UC7o7C_GWwHqMb-oAA", "review_id": "wtDb2_umG6Gfj_1aL8ZRGA", "text": "Fantastic patio, fantastic bruchetta, italian picnic salad is great.  I could eat here every day.\n\nMy only complaint is happy hour ends at 5pm.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GrGlzx4lmT5Q-xWdFGYJmA", "review_id": "oa80cSvmBDiOAoN4ED_cTQ", "text": "Great place to eat and drink for happy happy happy hour! $5 wine and great bruschetta!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CYYqPLr23pWQlG3UQFFvCQ", "review_id": "jC4Qzr6Ah1WWVwXFRlQLuQ", "text": "Nice place. Good food tastes fresh and light. No spirits as this place serves only beer and wine. PARKING IS HORRIBLE. Get valet!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IMyvW4g_slfljTt2yKfEeQ", "review_id": "G3RkQ1-VXyg-9vUiI7Umyw", "text": "I love Postino! There is nothing better than sitting outside on a lovely afternoon, sipping wine and munching on the best bruschetta board in Phoenix. This is one of my favorite places to go for happy hour, appetizers, wine and/or dinner, and I'll continue to go back often.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xrgbA085R_a-OF27ZFu73Q", "review_id": "45W4G-Avtut4MaREXtGAcg", "text": "\"DEO Entertainment Group Award #1 for 5TH Consecutive Year\". DEO Entertainment Group has been selected for the 2013 Best of Goodyear Award in the Entertainment Promotion category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). The USCA \"Best of Local Business\" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.\nNationwide, only 1 in 1000 (less than one-tenth of 1%) 2013 Award recipients qualified as Five-Time Award Winners. Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2013 USCA Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties. www.deogigs.com", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tt90v3FhWlBHtLxkQvRMbA", "review_id": "6nuitUGErEy7NOxQOiVZbg", "text": "Great food and boards", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YIjGrzJRQVpoZNl1rGXQ9A", "review_id": "X3Z7LjsV2Ifa9aEoS4POCw", "text": "Cactus Moon is a nice little stop over by Cabela's on 202 and Dobson. I only go there to play poker with the Dream Dealers on Tuesdays. My regular order is  the pound of wings for $5 and then usually a Three Olive Vodka special. Lots of combos there, and all are tasty. There are TVs all around the place so now that baseball season is in swing you have no problems in seeing a game if its on. The service is friendly and the food comes up quick.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PZueFCVEZ_SVui6bRtQMZg", "review_id": "V3nF1RU__BbM7sxSwfl4Qw", "text": "Awesome food and wine! This is my new Tuesday spot for their $20 bottle of wine and board of bruschetta!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PuIwAXK_swrYRpkUOw_OJA", "review_id": "HYcHw0Fauxt0Rk1MlcQLCw", "text": "Arcadia area is very cool and Postino fits right in", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 10, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "gzJpPaHN-NXBkAZcZri3hw", "review_id": "SJcYe1RGRtm4JrsJNdUmng", "text": "On a Monday/Tuesday night, if you time it right, Postino's is a neighborhood staple in Arcadia. The $20 for a bottle and board of bruschetta is a *steal*. As one of employee said, \"How could you not order this?\" while we waited for our table.  \n\nMy friend and I arrived early to request a table for four. Perched on a tall side table we enjoyed a full view of the restaurant. Sipping not so daintily we quickly passed the 45 minute wait.  \n\nOnce seated Bethany was a wonder. Our bill was seamlessly transferred and waters arrived. The neat thing about traveling in a pack of four is that, Yes, You Can drink three bottles of wine. What could possibly be better than that? It removes the need to think hard about the bruschetta menu. (There are 12 options so we had one of each brought out.)\n\nWe surprised the fella in the group. He doubted that three bruschetta boards would be sufficient to feed his hungry belly. If you haven't been before, a bruschetta is palm sized and sliced into four pieces. Trust me, there's plenty. \n\nBut if you're still hungry this is a wine bar and they have food. The panini selection is wonderful, I beg to argue the Nine Iron is the best.  (Bacon layered with grilled chicken, burrata mozzarella, lettuce, beefsteak tomato and dijonnaise!) Another approach, perhaps on another visit, is to order the Butchers Block (big assortment of meat and cheese) for $14 and/or the Cheese Board for $13.\n\nIf for some reason wine is not up your alley, Postino's offers pitchers of beer. If you need to drink a cocktail...suck it up kid. That's not happening here. The Mon/Tue special begins at 8pm. I'd recommend scoring a table before the start time, even if that means buying some appetizers beforehand. \n\nMake sure to ask for Bethany! She's the sweetest thing!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tf-OyIJ87Hm8I7zF5CU26A", "review_id": "KHwBQoroTA7AvsVmT66fwA", "text": "I love Postino.  How can you not?  I love the $5 glasses of wine before 5:00.  I love the staff.  Tell them what you like and they make the most perfect recommendations.  And nothing beats the bruschetta- I get cravings for that stuff.  The whole staff rocks at this location.  Very different (and better) vibe than Central.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W3InfnXtK8IRcMH1DYDRYA", "review_id": "rzl8R3UcGPHD6MSlSldiNw", "text": "I love Postino! It is such a cute place for a date, girls dinner or anything! We had wine, bruschetta and a sandwich and it was all delicious! Will definitely be back!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TE0mq153Vzkcp_26GnUpCw", "review_id": "3xCr5-jO_0rpfIyYCXExNQ", "text": "amazing food, you literally can not go wrong with any of the bruschetta toppings. I even tried their seasonal one for kicks and it was delicious too..\n\nyou will love it, but you will hate the wait.. still worth it.. especially the board and bottle deal.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "xZvkZyDuQuL54xyHx2-GHA", "review_id": "AvMguwG8Hcye7h9NSggqQg", "text": "I was excited to try this restaurant as cheese, bread, and wine are my favorite food groups, and I have to say, it didn't disappoint.  Thankfully, my friends are similarly like minded and we feasted on bruschetta, cheese plates, and assorted dips.  While not the most balanced of dinners, it was incredibly delicious.  \n\nI plan on coming back here and gorging on cheese the next time I'm in the area.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wSyrDt4dHQr-xbz4fpbHPw", "review_id": "EnV5z3-7PfQFzczWImglBw", "text": "great service, great food", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6wljHiYgf0ar37Ugr20VNw", "review_id": "uJN6DYDcYgdiQdbAvqAGBQ", "text": "Great place and fun environment . Be advised wait times can be 30 mins given during busiest hours . Tuesday board of Bruschetta and bottle of wine for 20$ totally worth it. Valet parking recommended , no major parking lot and can full quickly. Most of the time is loud inside .", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ygOENxmSDkGH22yf9EvhXA", "review_id": "v_nY6ibDVnDGEtHTxRyCnw", "text": "Mandatory valet parking. Stuffy atmosphere. Mediocre bruschetta (especially for the price). The wine our waitress suggested was the only redeeming part of our experience. If you're in the area, try Ingo's instead.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8-mw_aotUGmP0k0s6QKwOA", "review_id": "KIgoHKKn9vHZLP7IwIpxdw", "text": "My favorite of all the Postino locations. The service is always top-notch and the patio makes it possible to believe you're not in the desert. My only suggestion for improvement: make that amazing Roasted Red Pepper Gouda soup a daily offering. Truly the best soup ever.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uBD5zn3Q8U4X00cFgSIOeQ", "review_id": "f25CexjJTIGpZnl_9ZNu_w", "text": "I am such a fan of this place. Husband  (who is more fried food and french fries sort of guy ) took me as a surprise for a date night. WHOLY AWESOMENESS.  Great GREAT brushetta (Even the husband liked it) and a great wine menu. I think I ordered everything that was remotely vegetarian. DELICIOUS. Seriously. I hear there is one in my neck of the woods (Ahwatukee).. can't wait to visit.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FfT5SqbuBTwNOhUGUFBtRQ", "review_id": "4wvGTGlDQ-8MisdKSwzz0w", "text": "Beautiful food and beautiful people at a great price.  Can't beat that.  $5 pitchers at happy hour.  I had the chicken & mozzarella panini.  It was delicious.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vSexp2osd_8DlsYph2IkHg", "review_id": "n2wk-Y07PvORCfXID3wI9w", "text": "Really enjoyed this quaint little wine bar. Ambiance and decor were great, however it was dark so difficult to read the menu. The Waitress helped me pick out a good glass of red wine, although she liked more rose wines. The bruschetta was AMAZING!!! We tried a variety of the bruschetta: apple & bri, artichoke and prosciutto. Can't wait to go back!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rSKOHQi-NByjMIsul9WDLQ", "review_id": "hZmXciAp6cLAiTwAjJRqzg", "text": "This restaurant occupies an old post office on a quaint corner in a residential neighborhood. The menu is simple, mostly bruscettas and salads. I prefer going before 6pm when wine is $5. a glass. During the nice weather the door opens out to the patio and you can even bring your dog. The waitstaff are all friendly and there is no bad table. Don't walk, run!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Fpf-OV9IfYvGPzaktHICyw", "review_id": "PeaR8vgN_d-1FeXcvYfiMg", "text": "Love this place. The vegetarian sandwich is fantastic", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "82AJgHFgU6aPLBNZS3H8uw", "review_id": "SNj_pKYiM_cjIK-8vRl0KQ", "text": "This is the original Postino, named because the building actually used to be an old post office.  I've actually been to all 3 locations now many times, and they're all great, and all have a huge wait Friday and Saturday night so be prepared for that.  The food is fantastic, the pub board, bruschetta, and paninis are all great.  Drinks are good as well, I'm just not a huge wine drinker.  If you want it to not be completely packed come in on a week night or in the afternoon.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Js4AfYYLZgfxcG4BUgTw9A", "review_id": "DQQEGmylqxOuSlVCmoWQyw", "text": "Great food and atmosphere.  I suggest the \"take two\" lunch option.  I had the chicken salad with raspberry vinaigrette and roastbeef panini.  Both were great.  Service was friendly!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F4yupRL-wcynaqypzeHTrg", "review_id": "7Q_tfGWyAjvCUYYmSoxAjw", "text": "The best local wine pub if you're in the Arcadia/Biltmore area - seriously. Great paninis and bruschetta and of course ! don't forget the Red Wine ! yum try the Mozzerella and Chicken sandwich or the roasted red pepper w/ goat cheese on bread :)", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Um3dYcbMxowdJoulI12d2w", "review_id": "m3SHm0lNeLhEtXVIaiG31w", "text": "Delicious going away dinner with my bf at postinos outdoor dining area. Besides the misters going crazy, our food was delicious! We ordered bruschetta - fig mascarpone with pistachios, prosciutto, salami, and pesto. All were delish! We also ordered the butchers block that came with asparagus, hummus, two cheeses, prosciutto, salami, almonds, candied cherries and more. I would go back for more!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c68zpdkUPu4CaPLkLdbKFg", "review_id": "Af0EX5nRt-cBBy6jCqOXBw", "text": "Every time I go here, I really do just love it.  They do a great, consistent job. It is safe to bring clients or just have some fun with friends and family.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nmAcng_CluUqKyl7qR_ENA", "review_id": "22VV-dt3zzl-e-Uf6MXLcw", "text": "$5 happy hour? Craaaaazzzzzy. We had some amazing wine, and a pitcher (2 pints) of beer. Seriously, this place is great for casual, relaxing drinking. Also, the servers were really nice and welcoming. I really enjoyed this restaurant. Especially the complimentary valet.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Dok410LJ-Ma4caKvhx_tRw", "review_id": "FxXgEN5RhBd9nQszp2lX0A", "text": "My neighborhood spot! Great happy hour, service and vibe any day of the week. :)", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BDrgKZI1lrztHl--ukv7IA", "review_id": "G1dDjCsvjizlei2D-5otiA", "text": "I love Postinos.  Especially Monday and Tuesday nights when they have their $20 deal for a bottle of wine and bruschetta.  The tomato jam bruschetta is my favorite.  It's like eating dessert.  The only negative is the parking.  You have to valet your car.  However they do have a secret parking lot up the road that is just a short walk.  It's a little north of Cambpell on the west side of 40th street.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RpKdpy7ftLhrYoCRu7Eh-Q", "review_id": "VeJxPlzKNBO9c31HH7Wuog", "text": "Whats not to LOVE! A valley staple, and a must try anytime you are in the area", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gt4WBFzDkordB3IrP06Bcw", "review_id": "dKeDiQDwFCsTCu54cFMCBw", "text": "great bruschettas!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mLUPkvjsKFsafrCG-MtS7w", "review_id": "KZ-YcKhl5fyXCCAQkFnQ8w", "text": "I liked the bruschetta.  It was fun sitting outside and enjoying the atmosphere.  Very trendy.  It was nice enjoying a meal while catching up with my girlfriend here.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VcjFfRQ-JZGrIroJxIHbPQ", "review_id": "35kAYmD55Ro6gSuymtCM7Q", "text": "Best bruschetta in town. Quirky, affordable, delicious wine selections. Perfect location. Postino's is my go to spot for a first date, to catch up with girlfriends, or for a later post-work drink and snack. \n\nI've never had anything that wasn't delicious there (the food and the wine are excellent). A+ across the board.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mn5cKM_fYVwLlqFx7BqDtQ", "review_id": "5XaAaJWWetrZRPFEI1G0sQ", "text": "It is a very nice place but they kinda have you waiting for a little long after you're sat down.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9JlDd_uNpKQwT9JI4Bikdw", "review_id": "2K7RRRTgTNJhQnSNMz0e0A", "text": "My girlfriends and I used to have our weekly girls night at this location after having a few at one of the other locations. This one was by far our favorite one. There was only one time when we were there that we didnt have the best hostess (we were forgotten about many times throughout the night and requests for refills etc., were unfulfilled) but aside from that we always had stellar service. The bruschetta is amazing and I think the wine speaks for itself :)", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "akDut_K0ZWSJ-DgDIngp0Q", "review_id": "PLJ4F7fDcD6oOj7C3rCg3A", "text": "went on June 8th with some girlfriends\nwe sat at end of bar due to 25 min wait for table.\nWaiter had a condescending way of saying \"you are going to eat here\"?  \nThen later everyone got food except me, he said I did not order and I know I ordered first. The girls were confused about what to order so I also helped them choose and he said he thought I was sharing with them. He asked if I wanted to order, first I said no and then decided I would.\nHere is what ticked me off ..he said\" I thought I would step back until you realized the stupid thing you said\" I couldn't believe he would say that and from then on his service was absent.\nfood was good but his behavior as a professional server was disappointing ....", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NzlVca80ziZxANoTXxHfvQ", "review_id": "oRlgnj1TXeBZiGv6tD6DfA", "text": "Having lived at the Central Postinos last year, which was my home away from home, I ventured East hoping for the same experience. Well, while it was okay, I will not say it met my expectations and I will tell you why. Big plus\" Live music. Another big plus: Expanded beer selection including domestic beers in bottles. The food just was not up to par with Central. The Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad, our old fave, lacked Gorgonzola and had WAY too much celery. too little chicken and too may herbs. The apples in it were the size of a gold ball (OK, I am exaggerating, but not much). It lacked finesse. I know the weekend chef may have been new, not skilled, whatever but come on, this is a nice place. We had a Panini which also lagged far behind the Central location. Lacked flavor and the pepper spread was not as spicy. The salad we ordered had almost no dressing on it, which I know is an easy fix, but COME ON this is not a young place...upscale crowd and d\u00e9cor. Great wait staff. They were not the problem. The beer was not the problem. But they should take their kitchen staff over to Postino Central for some training.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5SWY6YwYTxR8_s7Pp3D2bw", "review_id": "FKKwWHH8HPuksB5MrkblmA", "text": "I came here a couple times when I had a client in the area and I wish I had a chance to go more! We tried to go once during their happy hour one night and it was packed with a super long wait so we ended up not being able to stay. You could tell it was definitely the place to be. The bruschetta board was awesome and their salads are great too. The service was great, and they really want you to have the right wine that suits your tastes. You can even taste a little of the wine before you make a decision to choose one. I've been collecting wine corks for art projects and they gave me a whole wine bag full of them that I could take home with me. That was pretty awesome. I am definitely coming back to this place the next time I'm in Phoenix and definitely recommending it to my friends who visit Phoenix too!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-JLDeGHE2Oh0hHQuyVuVLw", "review_id": "bcS9-TinGgAUJjW9X77CsA", "text": "my friend and i used to come here after hiking camelback.  you can't beat an excellent sandwich and sald w a crisp pitcher of beer or sangria.  we love the patio and the atmosphere along w the live musician they have on a sunday afternoon.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sQUNOD9vC8IHCh9XX82phw", "review_id": "z0oDQwjDCNhgAVnmb4zrBg", "text": "Superb customer service during our dinner at Postino Arcadia. There was not one person who was not smiling, friendly, helpful or customer focused. The host was busy when I came in so another server immediately jumped into help and seated our party. She then went and got us waters immediately while we waited for our server to come. We started with meal with the olives and then both had salads. I had the Hannah's Field Salad - Kale, quinoa, Fuji apple, apricot, toasted almonds, pecorino stagionato, and pickled red onion with apple cider-mustard vinaigrette. It was quite tasty, a little dry so maybe a splash more of vinaigrette, and the quinoa was cooked perfectly.  A nice blend of flavors and textures throughout. The place has a very nice wine, beer, beverage and cocktail list and you can even take a bottle of wine to go. The place looks like a converted gas station and they have outdoor seating and various seating areas inside.  Note:  Valet parking is $3 upon leaving.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kQRXNJHNnvxojBXLulxozQ", "review_id": "T3lUjx00Orkzzm-90PiSwQ", "text": "Postino is delicious, reasonably priced and fun.  The only bummer is they don't have a full bar.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1xGaUoBrrdThkvb9QGUqVw", "review_id": "sKhctoxZ4Os3GxV9Zd-Idg", "text": "Monday and Tuesday nights they have a bottle of wine and bruschetta for $20. You can't beat that.  The bruschetta alone is normally $14.\n\nThe servers were all very knowledgable about the menu and gave us great wine recommendations.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LSRtbP7_chezO--_DNMkFQ", "review_id": "pdxgyl64ttXnFeYcB7EcEw", "text": "Great food. Unfortunately I haven't been back over here because it's so loud that it is impossible to have a conversation. I wish they would do something about it because I miss going there", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "47zERAXIAs4LDWM_OE7gxw", "review_id": "uLQ08p6UptBsdNS_qmiggQ", "text": "Great atmosphere and good food.  I had the roast beef panini and it was average, but the other stuff we ordered from the menu (e.g. bruschetta) was fantastic!  The service was outstanding.  Very relaxed place.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UQAd6d4zn2hAmV8MgoyT-w", "review_id": "glWClVPRbtCtG2WwwRSbJg", "text": "LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. \n\nWhat a great place this is! I mean wine and bruschetta? You can't get better then that!  \n\n On Mondays Tuesdays they have a bottle of house wine and a bruschetta for $20!! What a steal! The only down side those days WILL be busy but it's totally worth the wait! (And you can start drinking your wine while you wait. They have little tables you can stand around or sometimes areas you can sit!)The outside patio at night is to die for! But it can be a bit noisy! \n\nWonderful \"girl night\" get together spot!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bKAS27WcB3ZzOAUKCo9-ww", "review_id": "HoaEsl_6Cy_HjBM59OBpYQ", "text": "Postino Arcadia was better than expected on a recent  visit.  On the way back home from the airport my friend and I decided to stop for a nosh and wine.  When we got there late afternoon, we were welcomed immediately and cheerfully and seated promptly.  As soon as were seated, one of the wait staff brought us water and took our order for a bottle of Caparza.   It was a lovely Italian, a fill bodied Sangiovese Tuscan but not as murky as a Chianti.  It was delicious from the first sip to the last drop.  If you like Italian reds, this is a really good one.                                                                                           We next ordered our food and my friend ordered the bruschetta, I wanted a panini and settled on the autostrada.  One of Postino's delights is to choose your favorites when ordering the bruschetta s there are some wonderful choiced. He ended up with the salmon, caprese, artichoke and the green apple toasts. Each one offers a unique blend of flavors and no one does it better than Postino.  The Autostrada panini has all the right meats and cheeses but I am not a fan of the arugula and tomato.  I took those off and added them to my side salad and took a bite.  Each bite took me back to a stop I made on the way from Naples to Salerno where I had a similar panini with such wonderful flavors.                                                                                                                  The food and wine would earn this wonderful restaurant five stars but the Postino service by committee is not my favorite.  It creates uneven service and no one seems totally responsible for your table.  Other than that, Postino continues to be a wonderful gem in the Arcadia neighborhood and highly recommended.  This was a great improvement from my last visit.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "szpoKtLW-esbnOKamKRRYw", "review_id": "ychdWbl3hcIEYFmlJW6sLA", "text": "Great apps, wine and beer.  Can get a little crowded, so get there early in the evening if you can!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eBpjbsRQEUaTECu-_h0cQQ", "review_id": "xnd_rmHwZdMQoJRXu1g6GQ", "text": "Hands down the best wine bar in the Valley!  Food is phenomenal, ambiance & playlist is always great & the wine list is stellar & also constantly evolving.  We've ordered their bruschetta platter for parties & they're always a hit!  If you haven't been & enjoy wine you definitely need to go.  There are other locations but Arcadia is what I would consider the 'flagship' location.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QE3jkSgnRcIyFSciZ3kSzw", "review_id": "mLnOPFI9JYxEIE6F0xhmyg", "text": "Very trendy busy hot spot and for good reason. Yummy large chesse board with fruit nuts and bread, chicken noodle soup with real chicken and veggies :)", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GjggdVEjRmatV_rQzFQJew", "review_id": "vlurmRpmZ-NvUcJ_KtBrgw", "text": "Everyone loves this place, it's always crowded, and their happy hour prices (wine, bruschetta, salad for $20 or something like that) keep everyone coming back. My fave bruschetta is their proscuitto one, just get 4 of those and you'll be good. What I don't like is that it's hard to get seating and there is a bit of an attitude with the staff, which is rare for Phoenix. Oh, and well after all, you're still eating bruschetta, one of the few things I can actually make myself at home.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FkqSw7C_pw2IuiRobTLylQ", "review_id": "OjGB5xJmYk_7gJLruopZpw", "text": "We love Postino Arcadia and when we lived in Phoenix, we ate there all the time. The bruschetta is amazing. My absolute favorite is the fig, prosciutto, and marscapone but they're all delicious. We were there on July 4th and it wasn't crowded but the ambiance was still great. Service was so so (our waiter forgot my husband's beer multiple times and like I said, it wasn't crowded) but we've found the service to be really good every other time we've been there. I think it was just fluky. \n\nIf you're only in Phoenix for a few days, I think Postino deserves to be on the short list of local restaurants to try.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k2rY_qScGAbLb1vHsqVhzQ", "review_id": "AIy4CfL-hFneklFjBQkIiA", "text": "Absolutely fantastic wine and bruschetta!!! I wish there was one in Denver!! This a must go!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EFYd4BUZFPWVDky2P1oRvA", "review_id": "0eQ4Bh8ny80k0FPWES_etw", "text": "I came here for lunch with a girlfriend last week and I have one thing to say:\n\nErrmahgerd, the bruschetta.\n\nI can be pretty picky when it comes to quality of food while I'm dining out. If I'm paying for it... I want it to be good. Anytime I visit Postino it never disappoints! Great atmosphere and delicious wine. Plus friendly service and fresh food. What more could you ask for?", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8JH9U2b0di9qqMUw_NRfMA", "review_id": "em8L_Wpp7cA70HiZexNM2g", "text": "Coworkers and I go here all the time for a quick lunch or happy hour. Great atmosphere, great service, great food.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7R_PC5QqpkThBvU_oN_J5g", "review_id": "gL_MbZSf5oY230p4x1cCfw", "text": "Tuesdays are the best obvs thanks to their special. Not really a dinner place but great place to hang out and have a variety of wine selections.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gFYzdoG6cugpg2PMi-_65Q", "review_id": "W-MRhRgzrc4Tfcdg8i1LYw", "text": "Amazing wine selection AND $5 glasses during (a super long) happy hour. A great variety of bruschetta! My faves are the salmon w/pesto and the roasted red pepper w/goat cheese :) can't go wrong with any of the paninis either! The atmosphere is perfect for dates and lunch with the girls!", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ra7e2GDkfzV_Iony9xskyg", "review_id": "-hru1tuRRujPs8PPqFeZjQ", "text": "Postino is just plain awesome. We came in to great live music and a very busy restaurant and we were seated after a bit of waiting. The service is great even before you are eating. The waitresses and waiters are always very attentive and make sure that you are comfortable and satisfied. Because of the wait, our waitress brought us four varieties of bruschetta paid for by the restaurant! After we ordered we got our hot and delicious panini that were flavorful and perfectly portioned. The service continued to be great just like it should be with a private-owned business. If it were possible, I'd give 6 stars!!!! SO awesome!:)", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KrIBoRBtS2MegCZZ2bkbDg", "review_id": "j-_SJ-HtQRK-y2zZsf3zWg", "text": "Love me some Postino. The only problem is, so does everyone else and the wait can at times be excruciating. This restaurant serves up some of the tastiest bruschetta in town, which appeals to the masses. Seriously, it's hard for me to eat bruschetta anywhere else because of how amazing it is at Postino.\n\nThey've also got some other good items on the menu like paninis, salads, and a variety of appetizers - I'd recommend the cheese board and/or the olives to start.\n\nMondays & Tuesdays you'll need to get here early because they dish out the deal of $20 for a bottle of wine and a bruschetta board. The wait will easily be an hour if you get here late in the evening, not to mention the parking situation here is less than ideal.\n\nA great place for some casual conversation, a bottle of wine, and delicious food...but it's good to catch them at lunch or off peak hours when the whole neighborhood isn't in line to grab a table.", "business_id": "SDwYQ6eSu1htn8vHWv128g", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sEWeeq41k4ohBz4jS_iGRw", "review_id": "7B5FjGgl_mp7NHV9VFw44w", "text": "For what this place tries to do, it does it pretty well.  A laid back, beachy, surfer, baja style bar with broiled/grilled foods with cheap beer.\n\nI find that on days when I am working on a big project around the house, getting all hot and dirty, I seem to gravitate here (maybe two or three times per year).   The food is average, but messy and filling so it makes up for the quality.     The beer is cheap and cold.  I saw that during happy hour they had $8 pitchers of domestic beers.\n\nSo when you are dirty and tired this place is fine for a quick meal and a few cold beers.\nI", "business_id": "7UTlEVHU5v2xBLdkGghyzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "t4_ZB-k2oXhDXDwW8vtl5w", "text": "Chuy's is a chain and there is nothing surprising about it, it is cheap and decent mexican food. This particular loaction has a great staff. They are always friendly and chatty. \n\nThings that are cool~\nThey give you a stuffed animal instead of a number. That just cracks me up, so instead of the runner looking for number 23, he looks for the purple crocodile haha. \nThey have a salsa bar, the tomatillo and pico are both pretty tasty. \nThey don't put lard in their beans (eat up).\nThe fish skewers and shrimp fajitas rock.\nMatthew K. may be there all hot and dirty", "business_id": "7UTlEVHU5v2xBLdkGghyzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 7, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "qwu5B9anH4AlEtau0K-6aQ", "review_id": "1kIfJ47hL3KH1TAtElk_3A", "text": "***Chain Alert***\nThis place is a chain, but it is a decent meal.  Yes, it is slightly over priced and the food isn't the greatest.  The atmosphere is a cross between Rubios and Joe's Crab Shack and the service is compareable as well.\n\nI ordered the Fried Whitefish Tacos (see pics) and I got a little chips and salsa from the salsa bar. Here's how the meal panned out:\n\nThe tacos were Great!  The baja sauce was not the typical white sauce.  It looked more like \"Fry Sauce\" (if you're from Utah) but it tasted great.  I mixed it with a tablespoon of their Red Hot Sauce.  The beans were unmashed pintos which i prefer over everything except whole black beans. They were decent nothing great I mixed in a bit of pico de gallo to flavor them up a bit. The rice was horrid.  I hate to say it, but you know those grains of rice that aren't cooked?  The hard ones that break your teeth from the outside in? Yeah. Those were randomly encountered during consumption.  Not a pleasant experience. The portions were small but I didn't complain because the tacos were actually pretty good! They were crispy and you could tell they were battered and fried to order. Surprising!\n\nThe salsa bar was mediocre.  The Red Hot sauce was more vinigarry (word?) than deliciously hot, and the Pico De Gallo was made from canned tomatoes.  The chips were so old that by the time I got to them they were broken shards of their former selves. Pity, I was looking for a good chip pig out.\n\nThe service was very good.  The first waitress told me to seat myself and to come up and order at my convenience.  When I did, another waitress took my order promptly.  The wait wasn't long, it was about 5 minutes from ordering to receiving my food.  The tables were quickly cleaned and everyone seemed happy (the customers and the employees)  It was a very comfortable and pleasant setting.\n\nOverall, this restaurant has the 'Meh' effect.  I didn't hate it, but I don't think I'd be back.\n\nConstructive Criticism:\n1. Add some order to the ordering process.  I was a little confused on where (and when) to order\n2. Get rid of the stuffed animal order numbers.  Something about greasy food and fluffy animals says more of \"bacteria\" than it does \"uniqueness\"", "business_id": "7UTlEVHU5v2xBLdkGghyzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "z1c8uQv7tfgrP4-sVggbTA", "review_id": "MggHntubAH4O2wi_PSxTDQ", "text": "If you're like me, you go to Chuy's for:\n\n-cold Dos Equis on tap.\n-tortilla soup when you're feeling under the weather.\n-free salsa and tortilla chips.\n\nOverall, I enjoy this place quite a bit, especially since it's only a mile or so from my house. If there's one thing on the menu to avoid, it's the burgers...they're often overcooked, and I find it odd that the cheese for cheeseburgers is served shredded and on the side.", "business_id": "7UTlEVHU5v2xBLdkGghyzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "hq0WUfau1Mh3GyHn8oVdNQ", "review_id": "LwNonSc_Kjv-ca2DSOYw4A", "text": "I've been eating at Chuy's for years - ever since my college days in Tucson. This place is cheap and cheerful - what more could you want? The food is good (I love the California Taco's), the margarita's are fabulous (I love the strawberry one's and the regular one's are so strong they make me sweat!) and it's pretty family friendly. They have great happy hour specials during the week and a full bar.\n\nYou can feed 2 people for under $20 bucks and that includes a pitcher or beer AND margarita's. They have free chips, a salsa bar, and an ice cream dispensing machine to boot.\n\nI've used Chuy's to cater corporate lunches before and it's a great deal if you need a lot of food to feed a group with a small budget. The only problem I've ever had with catering is that they forgot to give me my guacamole 3 times in a row...so check your catering order before you leave to make sure you have everything.", "business_id": "7UTlEVHU5v2xBLdkGghyzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ce8EIWnx8vBzhi8SrTdqCA", "review_id": "aS3VvSMK2YF-pB1geT3XdQ", "text": "Oh how I love a cheap pitcher of margaritas.  Then they hand you a stuffed animal to mark your table! What an interesting touch :)  Their complimentary \"chips and salsa\" bar is great as well!\n\nTheir mesquite fish salad was actually quite memorable.  Their bean & cheese tostada even more memorable (lard free beans too! - lard is such a disgusting word.)\n\nI could do without waiting in line at the counter for a drink refills, but hey, it's all part of the experience!", "business_id": "7UTlEVHU5v2xBLdkGghyzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "b9XdpPlzZCVimhNb0z8CNA", "review_id": "501jxj1m3ftyyGVVGITZPA", "text": "Chuy's is one of those places that doesn't quite qualify as a dive bar/restaurant, but is close enough to count.  I like Chuy's.  It's like a mini-vacation every time you go.  Part beach bar, part pseudo-tiki (any place that has thatch palm fronds above the bar gets a star in my book!), you'll feel like you're on a beach somewhere every time you visit.  \nIt's nice to have one within walking distance to the office, to allow for a little exercise to and from and still have a good meal.  Their prices are reasonable.  I've been struggling to find a lunch under $10 these days, and the Tri-tip sandwich and an iced tea will set you back a ten spot and some change.  The food is good, did I mention that?  The staff is friendly, and they finally did away with the cheap-o' paper towels and put real napkin dispensers on each table...FTW!  \nThere's an unlimited chips and salsa bar, I like the cabo sauce the best for my chips.  I always add a little Baja sauce; you have to ask for it at the counter, to whatever I'm enjoying.  Today it happened to be the Tri-tip sandwich.  I give it 4 out of 5 stars because even though they have to-go cups, this is Phoenix.  It is 108* outside and the full glass of iced tea I left the restaurant with was gone by the time I got back to the office.  There should be a City-wide ordinance that all restaurants must supply patrons with at least a 32 oz. to-go cup during working hours.  All right, I confess that might be a little much.  The only down-side to Chuy's at lunch I've found so far is having to go back to work afterwards and not being able to enjoy a Corona with my lunch.  That's okay though, it just one more reason to go back.", "business_id": "7UTlEVHU5v2xBLdkGghyzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "hno-5CTo24tD9YRdglAZ2g", "review_id": "BdeG4Y-4ZnYeX1I3m3vvFw", "text": "Chuy's Mesquite Broiler is my new fave post-gym dinner haunt.  I heart the namesake mesquite broiled chicken. A  1/2 chicken + rice + ranchero beans + tortillas (corn or flour, your choice) + cabbage salad is $5.99.  Add in the FREE (yes, I said free and unlimited) chips & salsa and you're set!  The chips are not only free & umlimited -- there's an entire chips & salsa bar/buffet with like 4 kinds of chilled conidments including a delightful salsa fresca & my fave salsa (not sure what it';s called) that's like pulverized tomatatillos & it's super peppery.  They also have that curious carrot/pepper blend that's often found in SoCal & AZ.\n\nChuy's embodies SoCal/baja California cuisine -- right here in the desert.  They are a chain, not like McDo's -- with ~17 locations in AZ & 10 locations in Cali.  Each location is a little unique. I've been to about 3 of them in AZ and the food is consistently nom-nom-nom-a-licious and CHEAP.  I've been for drinks as well and the beers are cold & plentiful.  \n\nI like the Indian School location b/c, well, it's close to me and the patio is awesome for al fresco dining and smoking is permitted out-of-doors, natch.  The staff is typically young, friendly ladies and I have  anew fan at the Ind.School location -- she freaked out (in a good way) when she saw my J\u00e4ger tattoo and told me I'm her new fave customer.  Nice!\n\nThe crowd tends to be baby boomer stoner & surfer types & younger folks looking to dine/drink on the cheap, but it's never rowdy and usually people are very friendly and oddly communal for a restaurant.  There is a sense of community around dining at Chuy's -- almost like the OG's slogan \"when you're here -- you're family\" -- it's like, \"when you're here  -- you're Chuy'n\".  (OK, I know that was bad, but I had too...)\n\nThe downsides: (if this is a downside to you) you serve yourself on the chips & salsa (buffets do NOT bother me) and you bus your own plates & cups after eating.  Big whoop.  Clean up after yourself -- it'll make your mama proud!  Also, the tables can be SLIGHTLY sticky at times...but randomly.  Everything else is top notch, so I give them 4 stars.\n\nAll in all, for the value, the amount of food and the friendly, welcoming atmosphere, Chuy's gets my vote!", "business_id": "7UTlEVHU5v2xBLdkGghyzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QBQlErZajdIyXX84dvFUnQ", "review_id": "96AR4ND1ebft95is-v2R5A", "text": "Cheap beer great chicken and pork. They have a great $2 menu that is avalible all week including weekends. The pork here is great and so is the chicken. I would not go with the steak. Free chips and salsa, you cant beat that and you get your own so no waiting for the busy waitress to get them for you. Great margaritas and the beer is cheap. This is a great place to go and get a good for the money meal and a drink. Try the Baja Sticks!", "business_id": "7UTlEVHU5v2xBLdkGghyzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WJkmgkrSPMHTfDTD3VgqqA", "review_id": "PVOMVduolNQgiXs9Ul7GIQ", "text": "Why the hell does everyone have stuffed animals?!\n\nApparently, they give you a stuffed animal after taking your order so when you're seated, they know what table to deliver the food to. I thought it was a just a nice gesture so I said 'No thanks' to the dirty stuffed animal. Then I wondered why the food never came.\n\nChuy's reminds me of the surf n' turf taco shops by the beach. I like the meat and seafood options and especially the smell of grilled food but the flavor could use a lot more spice. The menu was expansive and offered a lot. Too much to list and I think they even have fried chicken? Weird. \n\nI ordered the Broiled Whitefish Taco Platter ($6) with a side of Shrimp Skewers ($4). The shrimp skewer was awesome, sprinkled some lemon juice on it with some hot sauce and that was a better meal than my taco platter. The fish didn't taste 'fresh\" and I'm not exactly sure what whitefish is either. The rice and beans were standard. The cabbage salad could use some help. It was chopped cabbage with a vinaigrette. \n\nI was not impressed by Chuy's but I could go there again. It's a safe option, maybe next time I should try their $2 margaritas that they serve all day, every day. Now we're talking!", "business_id": "7UTlEVHU5v2xBLdkGghyzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "g2mozOU_F1nzpjLDY4CfzQ", "review_id": "7qMLmc0PEIvQ7HH2Vk1zgw", "text": "Is this a gourmet restaurant? No, it's a bit of a dive. Is this my own personal cafeteria? Yes. I live here, I spend so much money in this store that my Quicken thinks Chuy's is a bill.\n\nChuy's keeps me nourished with grilled fish and meats, healthy beans, all-you-can eat chips and the best mild pico de gallo this side of the Border. Throw in cheap margaritas, nightly meal specials and the AWESOME friendly staff and it's easy to see how Chuy's maintains loyalty with its devoted fans. At $20 for drinks and dinner for two, I will weep buckets of tears if Chuy's ever goes away. \n\nMy only complaint is they really could use an overhaul on the bathroom, it's just a wee bit dumpy.", "business_id": "7UTlEVHU5v2xBLdkGghyzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_TfzMPtfO1LZRHHedDsoVw", "review_id": "Vtf_ECH32UzGJttBkj8Wqg", "text": "This isn't a restaurant that is going to impress anyone, and it is part of a chain, but it is reasonably priced and delivers reasonable food--not a bad place to grab something to eat.\n\nI find the grilled chicken salad a good eat, though I normally go for the half size to skip the grilled tortilla bowl (never have liked those much).  I also like the beef or chicken sandwiches.", "business_id": "7UTlEVHU5v2xBLdkGghyzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-8Ze8T2a_a1fdLZ6I9PBPA", "review_id": "qf99CmdAFCH4swqZILX9CQ", "text": "I had the California tacos. The salsa was really good, but the tacos were sub-par. There are too many other good restaurants in the area to waste your time here.", "business_id": "7UTlEVHU5v2xBLdkGghyzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "mMSWtsCiMkzGtd1aMhh5VQ", "review_id": "546c5A8A6w7e5FZ9zv0ZWw", "text": "Update MAY 5 2011:\nOH CHUY'S, HOW I WILL MISS THEE!!\nUnfortunately for society as a whole, Chuy's didn't pay the rent and they've been closed down.  I tried to go 2 days ago and there's a sign on the door talking about a Landlord's Lien for non-payment of rent.\n\nOh well, time to head to Two Hippies instead. They do nice Taco's too.\n\n------------------\nCheap Eats, Free Chips and Salsa, good $2 margheritas all day and night!  Did I mention cheap? My wife and I can usually eat well and both have a drink or two for less than $20 including a tip during happy hour.\n\nI love this place - This is how a chain should be! Tasty food, feels local even though it's not and a staff that takes care of you without ever being in your face.\nMy heart has fallen hard for the broiled mesquite fish Tacos, or the chicken tacos. The broiled fish tacos are the best I've had anywhere. I generally stay away from the steak dishes because they aren't as good but I don't hold that against them. It's just that Baja California food is best served as fish or chicken, 'nuff said.\nHere's a tip - If you don't like the rice they serve on a combo plate then you can usually substitute in an extra protion of beans or cabbage salad instead to keep it low carb.", "business_id": "7UTlEVHU5v2xBLdkGghyzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-9mljS0O9mwdOnGv-Oea3Q", "review_id": "4hQUlu3JQMlSSSX5rfSwjg", "text": "I popped in mid week and had the $4 pitcher of margaritas which equals about 2 glasses becauses its filled with ice. They very good. Also had the original wings and they were pretty good for being on the small side for $5 during happy hour.  Th sauce has a tiny bite of heat and the wings are crispy just like I want them.\n\nIt seemed to me that the place could be a great hang out.  And apparrently a few people have made it to the status of regulars and are known and acknowledged upon arrival and departure. The mesquite chicken smell draws you in from outside.", "business_id": "7UTlEVHU5v2xBLdkGghyzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Zcx66YAlgyClDEhi5W86Hg", "review_id": "k8ZMNB4yadZyrW4yXcGNEQ", "text": "I was dying for some Mexican food. Unfortunately I am surrounded by nothing remotely yummy enough. So I get my #1 to jump in the car with me for a scavenger hunt of yumminess (yes that is a word ;) \n\nWe drive up north because of a review about \"life changing\" tacos. Alas, we could not find the darn place even though Google maps assured me I was on top of it!!! Frustrated but not defeated we jump on the freeway and head back to the old stomping grounds (cenPho). As always we somehow manage not only to find a place, but a GREAT place!!! \n\nSo upon walking in, I felt like I should be in Cali.. The psycho colors and trinkets all over are awesome.!! \n\nNow to the food. I got the mahi tacos and #1 got the steak burro. We shared the shrimp skewer and I got a marg! \n\nKids this stuff is no joke. It's so yummy! And the prices are ridiculously low. \n\nTo top off all the wonderfulness (yes it's a word also ;) of this place ( the great food. cartoonish atmosphere. Service with a smile. Salsa bar. Endless chips.... I got a free Teddy bear! Well bunny actually !!! His name is Don Julio De Cervantes (see pictures) and is quite the cutie pie!\n\nGo grab some grub. You will not be disappointed, I promise. This is one of those places where you want to try everything on the menu.\n\nEnjoy!\nXoxo", "business_id": "7UTlEVHU5v2xBLdkGghyzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "60zEQkNgV_JqbbtgWhDewQ", "review_id": "z_zX489rTORews_Y-83OjA", "text": "Awesome meals, especially for the price. I was raving about that the entire meal. And I think I was a fan of the margaritas. I really couldn't remember or drive home.", "business_id": "7UTlEVHU5v2xBLdkGghyzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ETkpZJHS4ZX5o0MR5bcxyA", "review_id": "H6-EybeGEfEgjqDdS2P2Aw", "text": "Chuy's is kind of divey but it's cheap and the food is excellent.  The margaritas are not bad either :)  I love the salsa bar, which offers you a variety of salsas and spices to put on your chips.  I also like that, though you order at the counter, the servers still bring your food to you.  You can also open up a bar tab and don't have to pay up front if you plan to order more later.", "business_id": "7UTlEVHU5v2xBLdkGghyzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ab3xUOsbXcRXfccPJAsmkA", "review_id": "DqVAED4ujSxiDlC8zcy5xQ", "text": "My husband on I stopped in based on other yelp reviews and ordered a pitcher of margaritas. I am not typically a margarita fan, but these were delicious. My husband said that weren't too strong, but the flavor and price were excellent. I ordered the broiled mahi tacos and we shared the tri tip tacos. The flavor of the mahi was outstanding and the tri tip used in the tacos was tender and flavorful. The employees were also very friendly and attentive. We will definitely be visiting again.", "business_id": "7UTlEVHU5v2xBLdkGghyzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g2mozOU_F1nzpjLDY4CfzQ", "review_id": "JfdA09nBdhKJJ51slcx7og", "text": ";( RIP Chuy's", "business_id": "7UTlEVHU5v2xBLdkGghyzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "g2mozOU_F1nzpjLDY4CfzQ", "review_id": "xpAB5GNmSD0AHmmntcC2Qg", "text": "Yay, they're back!! Now to protect my kingdom :)", "business_id": "7UTlEVHU5v2xBLdkGghyzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "xZvRLPJ1ixhFVomkXSfXAw", "review_id": "IKIt1dauhkzhIdnTMklO_g", "text": "They have re-opened and the food is still decent. I had the broiled mahi mahi and it was fresh and delicious.\n\nThey will be changing the name of the restaurant but the menu will remain the same.", "business_id": "7UTlEVHU5v2xBLdkGghyzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Hb49IsEZltm85wLz3uMrmw", "review_id": "Spp8KmzJVb_J59Zc3ZT8xw", "text": "I have been eating at this Chuy's since 1996. The mahi mahi fish tacos are one of the best menu items. The chicken here is made fresh daily and charbroiled with a coal fire grill. They offer a variety of Mexican beers. I find the margaritas to lack luster and they taste virgin to me. Sad to hear that they will soon no longer exist as Chuy's......name change coming after being plastered all over news for having undocumented workers behind the scene. Everyone needs a job right?", "business_id": "7UTlEVHU5v2xBLdkGghyzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "DBCgOkxxF3AhSKDAqQcR7g", "review_id": "ylLKBkompWDyLuJcgMvGsQ", "text": "Unfortunately, this is my regular grocery store. It's kinda dirty. It's kinda ghetto. But it makes up for this in two ways:\n\n1.) There are always parking spots close to the entrance, even when it's super busy. It's like magic.\n\n2.) BUFFEST GROCERY STORE SECURITY GUARD -EVER-. I have to check myself and make sure I'm not entranced by the muscles before walking into oncoming traffic. Kudos, man. It's like you've got a pair of toddlers clinging to your upper arms.", "business_id": "5WQhLNpG6xZryVCla4gMRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-s7Kyx63XHTG2q5TozlfEg", "review_id": "L3HVnLP-V0EZSS2FIh-fdQ", "text": "This place is old school.  That's good, because it doesn't make me want to spend more money than I have to.  It reminds me of the A&P store I worked at 26 years ago.  \n\nThe deli has a good selection of meats and cheeses, sliced to order, and the service in the deli was very friendly (Christine ?maybe??).\n\nThe lines are ridiculous.  I only shopped here twice and both times the wait was just stupid.  The second time was particularly annoying because I was buying one item and the self-serve checkout wasn't accepting my card (for $1.50), and so I had to go to the regular cashier.  They had NO express lanes, so I had to get behind people doing their shop for the week.  And the few lanes they had open each had at least 4 people in them.  Very frustrating.  Glad I don't have to shop here again.", "business_id": "5WQhLNpG6xZryVCla4gMRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F7uzfIgO0fqYV2HkjZ_d9w", "review_id": "2e0ki11HT2-p-O5TEVcCwg", "text": "This is by far the worst frys I have ever been in. I am a pretty dedicated frys shopper, however, this frys is gross and dirty. The checkout lines are always out of control long and getting through the parking lot without getting hit by a car or cart rolling by, is a miracle. Though it is my \"home\" frys I will drive 4 miles out of my way to go to a different one.", "business_id": "5WQhLNpG6xZryVCla4gMRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Iycf9KNRhxvR187Qu2zZHg", "review_id": "nznTUk9UAu5y7hG_-WQOMQ", "text": "What can I say other than it's close to my house and they have some essentials I need.  \n\nThe store is ghetto and the meat/seafood counter selection is just as bad.  \n\nThe deli is the saving grace here as they have a huge boars head selection sliced to order and great cheese.\n\nThe checkout lines are always a wait.", "business_id": "5WQhLNpG6xZryVCla4gMRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bmg0JF48Bz23Ia5dSqPn3w", "review_id": "wlz92q1S3WMq1Pu-432Wpw", "text": "They close all the checkout lanes every night around 10pm and force everyone to use self-checkout. Some people aren't really bright enough to use these and the lines get very long. The place is dirty and the Target in the same shopping center is a much better choice, and Target has grocery now.", "business_id": "5WQhLNpG6xZryVCla4gMRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "377CDhtGrgoNNEnEhf6Ccw", "review_id": "U6TzDN07DPUIIzrc32Uqww", "text": "I read all the bad reviews (after I was already in the store) but I actually had a good experience here so I'm not going to dog it with one or two stars.\n\nI was in town for the weekend (Thursday through Monday) staying at the Camelback Inn which has both refrigerators and microwaves in every room.  My brother and I came to this Fry's to stock up on groceries.  I bought three types of berries strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries,  and they were all fresh and stayed fresh all weekend.  They had a good selection of both cheeses and crackers, too, and carried really yummy flavors of Greek Yogurt.\n\nThe prices were all affordable, the store was reasonably clean, and the lines were not bad at all.  This store didn't do anything to wow me, but it was perfectly adequate for what I needed.  I don't remember anything skechy about my fellow shoppers or the parking lot.   Maybe I went on a good day?", "business_id": "5WQhLNpG6xZryVCla4gMRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Q6FaSZpCtVv7PXECwDL1bg", "review_id": "DcsY8KntILTBTp6HROMfEw", "text": "This Fry's on Thomas has recently undergone a makeover, similar to the Fry's on 61 Street and Thomas. It's a big improvement, thank goodness. Now they need new, plastic shopping carts that don't squeak and restrooms that don't creep me out. Seat covers would be a start, pick up all the toilet paper from the floors...and wash all of the germs off everywhere!!  \n\nThere's a cute little Starbuck's inside to the right and a seating area with free wi-fi.\n\nI always stop by the olive bar on my way to the deli 'cuz I love green olives.\n\nThe checkout lines are too long for my taste. Frequently there is only one cashier open that isn't for express checkout. Last time I shopped I chose to do the self-checkout rather than wait in the long line. I had way too many items to warrant self- check out, though and probably won't put myself through that ordeal.", "business_id": "5WQhLNpG6xZryVCla4gMRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q6FaSZpCtVv7PXECwDL1bg", "review_id": "B3mdIs3WGSIfLrQObyHU3w", "text": "Yelp keeps bugging me to write this review, so here goes....\n\nThis Fry's has recently undergone an extensive and well needed remodel. It looks much cleaner than it used to, but it's still a rather shady place to shop. The bathroom was absolutely disgusting! I told customer service and they said they would send someone. I have no clue whether or not they ever sent anyone to clean the bathroom, but I sure hope so!\n\nOn my last trip there, some guy was walking around the parking lot begging for spare change so he could eat. I gave him the three quarters I had in my middle console. He thanked me, walked away and returned to my car window a few seconds later. Just as I was thinking he was greedy and back for more change, he knocked on my window with a bluetooth in his hand. It was mine! I had dropped it out of my purse when I was putting groceries away. I thanked him and immediately thought about my guardian angel. There was a reason that guy was in the parking lot.\n\nI had a difficult time finding things because they have moved products around in the remodel. I walked up and down the aisles twice looking for popcorn and finally found it. The checkout lines were long, but the store was packed so that was to be expected.  Luckily there were many cashiers available and several self-check out registers.", "business_id": "5WQhLNpG6xZryVCla4gMRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "tmTxuDadTVc-KFyhvPuseQ", "review_id": "cSn7V_4WuaGHZcQRS4aBXg", "text": "People always judge me because I go to the \"ghetto\" Fry's but seriously they do a great job.  Everyone is always so helpful and courteous to me and since the remodel the store has done a 180.  They have also increased their food selection since the remodel which is great.\n\nThe part I love best about this store are the cashiers!  Always friendly and talkative and they are definitely characters!  It is refreshing to have someone talk to you as a person instead of just reading your name off VIP card receipt.", "business_id": "5WQhLNpG6xZryVCla4gMRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 9, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "377CDhtGrgoNNEnEhf6Ccw", "review_id": "D2xjY2yDnW_C03D7iFTD5A", "text": "Okay, I've been back more than once and while I can't say I've fallen in love, I've certainly developed a little crush on the Fry's Food Store.  I visit Phoenix once every year and stay at a local hotel that has a microwave and refrigerator in every room.  I choose this Fry's to stock up on healthy food, both meals and snacks, while I'm here.  \n\nThe produce is fresh and colorful, there is a wide variety of it available and it is attractively displayed.\n\nI stocked up on meat, cheese, soup, microwave meals, I was all over the store and every aisle was clean and well stocked with everything I needed to sooth all my hunger cravings.\n\nI'm upgrading this store's rating to four stars and I believe they have earned it.", "business_id": "5WQhLNpG6xZryVCla4gMRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9dHHtgu5OhOjibf780dd_w", "review_id": "MUo3tZcTUMz0juU1D9lp7g", "text": "Over the past couple of years, I've become very passionate for cooking at home. When I'm not eating out, I'm looking up a recipe on Epicurious, Chow or Food.com for a recipe that pushes my boundaries as cook. Lately, I've been working to perfect my ability to braise pork and beef. It is therefore very important to me to find the ingredients I want, since I'm working to pin down my techniques before I feel more comfortable experimenting with ingredients and flavors.\n\nThis particular Fry's is my go-to grocery store.  I shop here for my daily necessities and usually start here when I'm looking to cook something up from a recipe. Unfortunately, as I start to diversify my cooking ability, it has become more and more difficult to find what I need. I understand that Fry's isn't really the spot for finding unique grocery items like baby artichokes, but it definitely has become frustrating that I end up spending 30 minutes looking around for what I need without someone in sight to assist, only to give up or find out that it is not stocked. It's a bit too after-the-fact for them to ask upon checkout, \"Did you find everything alright?\"\n\nIn the recent past, I've started my shopping at Fry's and then worked my way over to other grocery stores for the other items. I've shopped for my other items at Sprouts, Whole Foods and AJ's. If cooking something extravagant, I may need to shop exclusively at one of those instead of splitting my time between Fry's and one of the others. \n\nSelection aside, you really cannot beat Fry's on price for a lot of their standard grocery items, especially meat and produce. Walmart and Target sometimes offers cheaper prices for canned, bottled and boxed products. I'm not a huge consumer of those, so I'll continue shopping at Fry's for my day-to-day items.", "business_id": "5WQhLNpG6xZryVCla4gMRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HY9LnSzRAih0tPFCF67fIA", "review_id": "E__1a_XLWw4HqXTrazI4vw", "text": "The fruit is horrible there but all the rest isn't the best but it's better. The only thing I like is the squash.", "business_id": "5WQhLNpG6xZryVCla4gMRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cY8ZEkCMdM12L4HBeZCmRw", "review_id": "RRaG8aTCds-ba60RNtjl7Q", "text": "Honestly, after moving to Phoenix and reading the reviews on here I was surprised when I went to the store, it was actually clean the employees were nice to me if I needed help, mind you the \"customers\" are a different story, I haven't been there at night and usually since my condo is near the ghetto my first thought is not to go grocery shopping at 8 pm, I feel this place should have the 4 stars because for a \"ghetto\" store area it's really nice ( but I have seen way worse areas then this so to me in the daylight this isn't very ghetto)", "business_id": "5WQhLNpG6xZryVCla4gMRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "NNdfPF-UhvLB8FxbsuSC5A", "review_id": "CWo_sPjGVe3z1vHEYVRoiw", "text": "I only shop here because of their fuel perks with Shell Gas Stations.  This location is okay, by far the best in this neighborhood.  After dusk, there will be a security guard post here, not really sure why.  They have good alcohol beverages selections.  Food was okay, fruits and veggies are fresh.  Lots of dairy selections too.", "business_id": "5WQhLNpG6xZryVCla4gMRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7deNp_F0UfBlRvCUqYCWSA", "review_id": "6a-t76UvuPPB0vW5iXX5hw", "text": "I went to this Fry's on Friday the 1/24/14 and I was there to pick up 2 veggie trays for a party at work. I picked up 2 veggie trays and fruit juice poured out all over my slacks and I was upset. I asked to speak to a manager. Now remember I said veggie tray not fruit tray, so when I explained this to a manager who finally arrived he said he was not sure why that happened and was going to find out what and how it happened. So in the mean time Jerry Cruz the manager wanted to know what he could do for me, and I suggested he pay my cleaning bill but instead he offered to purchase the different trays I decided to buy. Thank you Jerry for making it right for me.", "business_id": "5WQhLNpG6xZryVCla4gMRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "zxuq7MORAKtQL6b6LCxojg", "review_id": "E1BSocKiHpVZ5XSVH4adqA", "text": "This place is the dive bar of grocery stores. Congrats Fry's! You popped my 1-star cherry.\n\nIt is only due to my current boycott of Target that I brought my business to the Fry's next door. This decision was based on principal, but I have to say I have missed Target.  \n\nWhen I walk through the front doors I just feel miserable. The 'energy-saving' automatic lights make me seize. The narrow aisles make me claustrophobic. The overall dinginess consumes me. I'm suddenly overwhelmed with an anxious feeling similar to when I brought a bad report card back to my parents. Or when I had to confront an ex-gf's parents about why the Pennsylvania State Troopers were calling them at 4am. \n\nMy pace quickens. My pupils dilate. The lump in my throat expands. I try to gasp for air, but the weight on my chest suffocates me. I feel lethal; on the verge of frenzy. My mask of sanity is about to slip. Sweat beads down my back. My aggressiveness becomes visible. The curmudgeon at the self-checkout grunts at me. Darkness comes over me...\n\nI reemerge 36 hours later with no semblance of reality. Fry's is a catalyst of my psychosis.", "business_id": "5WQhLNpG6xZryVCla4gMRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xcD0HkTQdoW5bPeS7kDNUg", "review_id": "AlNVGzAPnDZzegujR-RZwg", "text": "This is a super classy Fry's! They have a Starbucks, nice floors and lighting, and a natural foods sections, which I love! Healthy and organic shopping is becoming a lot easier to do at Fry's. Great deals and savings on milk!", "business_id": "5WQhLNpG6xZryVCla4gMRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FRVtSCjYQ1vPMRK7yz3XUQ", "review_id": "W-oEfpvuDrSffYLBXGuiag", "text": "This Fry's is just around the corner from my home. Unless I'm taking my husband's grandma shopping (who also lives right around the corner) here, I avoid this place at all possible! I much rather drive a couple miles to another Fry's. What really turns me off is the clientele and it just feels... dirty.", "business_id": "5WQhLNpG6xZryVCla4gMRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HpxGTDm60d9JapjN36JFSQ", "review_id": "xM-qoHK8kgtZYAYkkodUBw", "text": "A great store. The prices are reasonable. The employees are efficient and helpful.", "business_id": "5WQhLNpG6xZryVCla4gMRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-JtMjh1iMVwg1lKXtKjUXw", "review_id": "WlltEyi864D9-eBoeOXS6w", "text": "Im not sure what store Ana S (below me) was shopping at but this store does not have a Starbucks and is not deserving of anything more than 2 stars...and the 2nd star is mainly due to its location to where i live. I have pulled up and seen homeless guys sleeping towards the east end of the building. More than once i have been approached in the parking lot for spare change. The security guards i have seen look  like they just were dropped off the short bus. Now lets go inside! It seems as though this store is not as well stocked as the two stores closest to it. The deli staff is either retarded or trained to be rude and stupid. The whole feel of the store is \"dont touch that it looks sticky\". If i need something quick it is the obvious choice....otherwise i drive the extra couple of miles to go to the one on Camelback and the 51.", "business_id": "5WQhLNpG6xZryVCla4gMRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3rnrg8aG6ODNJJ0h6Ls1MA", "review_id": "qDjQq3MsJWQ2A7BiUvNt2w", "text": "First off FRYS you need to treat your employees much better especially the employee I seen that was being talk down to because of his age. Let me paint you a picture of what I seen and heard. I went there and was behind an elderly gentleman carrying his little bag with his lunch he was limping and had on a Frys apron. He went to the front manager and asked him if there was a department he could work that day because he was just not feeling to good. It appeared he was just asking for that day. The front end manger replied, \"I am not sure I don't know if you know how to do anything else. I just need you to pick up the speed where you are know before I consider anything else. I know I was nosing in his business but it was very heart breaking and degrading at the same time. Let me tell you something Mr, Front end Manager this elderly man is probably the last few of his kind that knows how to work and I am sure worked his tail off. Do NOT ever talk to that generation with anything but respect and kind  assistance where you can offer it. That is if he even allows you because that generation never looked for handout and that is why this gentleman is still working and packing his little lunch to show up for work and not call in like many would or I am just assuming with your company maybe that will be your excuse to let him go. So after listening to this and no it was not my business but I am sure half the things anyone witness in public is not anyone's business but we still slow down to see the wreck. So I proceeded to get my $325.00 of groceries at your place when I should have walked right out and drove down the road. I went isle to isle and as I neared the front another female front end was barking out orders to the checkers yelling right in my ear. Yes, I looked at her and gave her one of my signature looks (Are you serious what is wrong with you) type of look and she continued to degrade the front end employees. However it must not have had an effect on these two clowns that checked me out. Because they were laughing at other people with disabilities and bagging my groceries like they were tossing rocks in a pile. Now let me gentle remind you FRYS without your customers you are nobody and word of mouth travels so fast and as you know all the advertising on billboards cannot compare for a bad experience and a woman that will make it her job to inform the abuse this elderly man took on this day. I was never going to step foot in this store but that is wrong to complain -and not do something. So every week about 2 times I make it a point to check to see if this gentleman still works there and that he may be treated a little more kinder. SHAME ON YOU! for allowing these putz kids to act like idiots and the little feeble elderly man that apparently needs the job and comes to work to make the best out of it is treated with such degrading words and gestures. I wanted to reach in my purse and give him his wage for the day and whip on his apron and show your little store what compassion really means. But I figure this is a generation with great pride and it would do nothing more than make him feel worse. Mark my words! If I ever have your front end manager yell in my ear as I pass by or witness your employees show this man any disrespect you will hear my opinion yell right back and you know those people who holds signs and marches in front of your store well there is a truck full of worker down by Home depot that I can get together that you will see my opinion loud and clear.", "business_id": "5WQhLNpG6xZryVCla4gMRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RMXHQK7xO-xMQB0K7eWicg", "review_id": "mhWvYUcGHzHU6HWpYoMSsQ", "text": "This is a nice Fry's location with a big deli, bakery, and cheese section. It has more options than the other Fry's on Thomas that I frequently visit. An example of this would be that they carry Yogi Kava Stress Tea, which I love, the other Fry's does not. This is just one example though I'm sure there are many because the location is larger.\n\n I still prefer the other Fry's in my neighborhood though because this location is always busy and I don't enjoy navigating through the parking lot. However, this Fry's  location is also closer to other businesses (Costco Target, etc) while the other is off on it's own near houses and apartments.", "business_id": "5WQhLNpG6xZryVCla4gMRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CHpB_7y3P7rv1I62RZtkig", "review_id": "E9175QDVcMIYZxPGkHyXHg", "text": "There's always parents @ this Frys, who make  their kids scream &cry. I shop here, ONLY cuz it's close & cheap.    Within the past 2weeks, I got hired @ this Kroger Store (didn't even work--& got fired! cuz I have Epilepsy)  ...A few Thursdays ago, I got told by hiring manager, Holly,  \"we have ur new-hire-paperwork, u start training Sun&Monday!\".     Monday, I got a call from some1 in a Colorado area code, who claimed to be a \"doctor-in-association-w/Frys\". He said I was positive for marijuana--I told him, yeah, I'm disabled & have a (legal) medical marijuana prescription for my Epilepsy in AZ. The Colorado-\"doctor\" told me, I might not get hired by Frys, cuz they don't hire people w/this medical prescription!!  On Tuesday I still had No call back from Frys (eventho I was supposed to have worked Sun & Mon). I went to Frys & asked Holly, \"Oh, I don't have a job? Why didn't u call me?\".  Holly, kept saying that I didn't pass some form of screening test.  How come this hiring manager said I WAS HIRED?!", "business_id": "5WQhLNpG6xZryVCla4gMRA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "EEsYi_yEGWADkWJxkkWcYg", "review_id": "HFnldnin4mDVaaqwZUKd-g", "text": "This place is nothing short of amazing!  I've had my cat groomed with a lion cut for the 12 years i've had her and she's been to plenty of groomers.  None of them meet the quality she gets here.  I've been going back here for the 4 years I've lived in central phoenix.", "business_id": "r-EVE9HYaJoaaK82Z7o3OQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h3Xa4AmRA5TYuc9PCZ7I3g", "review_id": "sapLLBHRgrQ4y2SNU4JK6g", "text": "I've taken my dog to Ingleside grooming for years. Always provide a high quality cut/grooming. Price is very, very reasonable. Great services.", "business_id": "r-EVE9HYaJoaaK82Z7o3OQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fcQ5lQsu14Qxnj7ivyWAdw", "review_id": "iVa2Qtr0aqokP4D9eIzY3g", "text": "This was our first visit and we had no complaints. Reasonable price and right down the street. Did a great job grooming my dog.", "business_id": "r-EVE9HYaJoaaK82Z7o3OQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nFVvsfL-RfhDVLz3hbXBdA", "review_id": "hPpfp1_dk7oKonJCGt94_Q", "text": "NOT happy. I spoke with Christy on the phone and she was rude and unaccommodating. She required that i drop my animal off at 7am but could not tell me when i would need to pick her up. She also informed me that she did not accept appointments because \"she doesn't know what her day will look like\" and that she \"goes home whenever she wants\" - clearly working is not her priority. \n\nI scheduled an appointment at another groomer in the area. I truly worry how my animal will be treated since I was treated so horribly over the phone.", "business_id": "r-EVE9HYaJoaaK82Z7o3OQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bPxNNHK8z3U2UjEgfbAI4w", "review_id": "S-CPhBu9wUyuX-SmTRkMkg", "text": "I have read some of the Yelp reviews and at my first visit at the Ingleside Grooming I was not too impressed with curt response to some of my questions as she seemed initially annoyed with my presence, however, I continued to request their services to groom my pet.  When I returned the next day with my pet, I was significantly late at dropping her off for her appointment.  I also told her that my pet is a nervous pet and has always pooped whenever I took her to Petsmart or to the vet.\nThe person who was there (the same person whom I spoke to the day before), I apologize and she was very understanding and did not seem upset at all for my tardiness.  I felt really comfortable at that point.  When I returned to pick up my pet the same person who I have been dealing with was so nice and told me how my dog behaved and how sweet she was and, best of all, didn't poop!  And my dog's new look (she's 3 years old and never had a hair cut, so she was pretty bushy) is fantastic!  and the cost is very reasonable with what comes included!  I highly recommend her!", "business_id": "r-EVE9HYaJoaaK82Z7o3OQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mA-JeZ5IaTQfKzNAeCYUoQ", "review_id": "JcODUs76XLJZCIX2_NPg8A", "text": "This tiny, unpretentious Cuban restaurant is hidden away in one of the area's many strip malls. There are a number of items ideal to share as starters, including tostones, twice-fried green plantains served with a garlic dipping sauce, and croquetas de jamon o pollo, minced ham or chicken croquettes served with a pimento aioli. Most of the entrees are served with rich black beans and rice, and you can't go wrong with either pollo Cubano, a boneless breast of chicken marinated with lime, orange and garlic and sauteed with sweet onions, or the bistec empanisado, a slender steak marinated in lime, garlic and spices, lightly breaded, and pan-fried. The portions are huge, so bring home a doggie bag for a nosh later in the night.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2005-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "llkm_iXQszkN5DZvmqjNqA", "review_id": "JvZgCWxSXHihSNTJaB-RIg", "text": "cool place... very small... the servers were very nice and let us know what to get... we tried a few tapas but I want to go back to have a full on tapas meal...\n\nlike below the pollo cubano is great... but i would recommend getting a side of guac... that made it even better... for dessert get the Caribbean candy bar... it is a coconut flan with chocolate sauce and other yummies... between that and the Cuban coffee I would go back anytime...\n\none bad thing... they make you valet... even though it is free plus tip a pain in the A, since they park the car 20 feet from the door...", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "VBEbhE0ISjg6xowGNiGmgQ", "review_id": "0Bu4A6vjobDq-aSAx9IfTg", "text": "Outstanding! A Valley Legend!\n\nThis is one of my all time favorite Valley restaurants. Great food, very warm and friendly service, and great drinks. \n\nMight I suggest the Pollo Cubano or the Cho Cho. The latter may be one of the best kept secrets in Arizona.\n\nWe need more restaurants like Havana!", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kDJ9PRlYugp5RIa9ontPZg", "review_id": "It6PUT2Ng2lyrnZMvA6fLw", "text": "A little pricey for my liking, but good nonetheless.  I really like the feel of the restaurant: part Cuban, part Puerto Rican, part Spanish, all classy.  A guitar player jammed away in a completely non-annoying way while we ate our meal and, to me, that is an accomplishment.\n\nOur Calypso Chips were outstanding.  To die for.  One of the best appetizers I can think of at the moment.  For my entree, I ordered the Ropa Vieja which was made up of the most perfectly tender beef and tasty rice with beans.  A little heavy with the peppers, however.\n\nDoes anybody else think plantains smell like feet?  My date pointed this out and, although I was surprised, I'm inclined to agree.  That won't stop me from putting some into my stomach as soon as humanly possible.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 8, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "g84VjttN28PWiv_WtdhnSQ", "review_id": "oUsvnawm4j6FgLNzrljdRw", "text": "Bring on the mojitos!  Or a pitcher of sangria. Both are terrific at Havana.  Even if you aren't interested in alcohol you are in luck. This place is worth it without the booze too.\n\nEvery time I come here I am so happy. The place is usually bustling and busy, yet I never have to wait. The service is so friendly that I feel valued as a patron and the food is great.  \n\nSome of the dishes I recommend: \n\n- The salads are out of this world. All of them are a good choice. My fave involves onions, avocados and mangoes\n\n- The Cho-Cho is a great vegetarian dish. I'm a flesh eatin', animal killin' meat eater but I still enjoy this menu item\n\n- Fish! Every fishy is yummy here. The best are the Sea Bass, Shrimp and the Tilapia\n\n - The Pollo Cubana is an excellent basic chicken/rice/bean dish \n\n - The Ropa Vieja was okay. Pretty good but not out of this world\n\n- The desserts are excellent. The coconut flan with mango sauce is my new favorite thing ever \n\n- They put limes in my diet coke. YES! Nice touch.\n\n* One word of caution: They make you valet during the weekend. Not a fan of the unnecessary (but very personable) valet. Boo!\n\n** Second word of caution: The bathrooms are outside and around the corner. Be prepared to feel like you are walking down a shady alley if you have to pee. Maybe fear of an alley attack is part of the charm. Just like in Cuba, I guess.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "O4handkQpY1Dr3FKogr5iw", "review_id": "Ym7DIETmaaf4GrVjdYmxRQ", "text": "It would take a lot of mojitos and sangria to get me back to Havana Cafe anytime soon. Is the food bad? No. But Cuban food is a bit bland on my taste buds next to other foreign cuisines The San Juan Platter I had was kind of plain, and only a garlic sauce gave some of the items any taste at all. The pollo cubano was pretty much chicken soaked in lime juice and buried in sauteed onions. \n\nBut those mojitos and sangria are definitely tasty, and the waiting staff is excellent. It seemed, though, a woman I guess was the owner thought a Saturday night would be a great time to conduct a rather loud discussion about marketing and operations for Havana Cafe. That sliced into the already dull atmosphere. \n\nAnother complaint: Why does Havana Cafe feel the need to take up its entire front parking lot with valet parking? I'm neither too lazy to walk, not do I enjoy having strangers drive my vehicle. For a parking lot so small in a climate so mild, valet parking is just stupid. \n\nReally, if I want a fairly fancy Latin-flavored meal, I'll just head over to Asi es la Vida or Mucho Gusto Taqueria. Both restaurants are a lot more inventive, interesting and memorable.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YfBqXNV3YO0eBiaF0Bw6Hw", "review_id": "zhPqdhWnyoOFunhLzP85Vg", "text": "i've had florida's cuban food made with love from cubans. i didn't know that some of their boats floated out to the desert in arizona. whoever their navigator was must have been drunk from salt water. though arizona should throw them a parade because they brought some awesome flavors to the land of beige from their $3 mojitos (all day on monday) to their gambas y pollo. \n\nthe only major thing that was lacking on my visit was timeliness by the kitchen. we waited quite a bit for our entree; though i blame it on a large meeting held in the next room. i knew that they were busting their butts because the chefs himself brought out our food (without a \"this is hot\" caution). it was pipping hot enough to burn my tongue but the flavors still came through.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "sqYN3lNgvPbPCTRsMFu27g", "review_id": "RuhSkGvNXpENAtpPIwKmBw", "text": "Wow, are all restaurants in Phoenix closed on Monday evenings?  After getting denied from Los Sombreros, my friend and I stumbled upon Havana Cafe.  We both ordered chicken dishes: mine with onions, peppers and rice, her's in a big metal pot.  Both were generously portions (her's especially came with almost a whole chicken), reasonably tasty, but nothing special.  The tres leches dessert was pretty good, but also nothing to write home about.\n\nThey have really cheap Margarita Monday specials!", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mha1Xd0asQfPeETU9Hx3vw", "review_id": "yCIcdbKmpVUFnFJ04Obwvw", "text": "A party of four entered a small \"Cuban Cafe\" settled in between a dying strip mall. The wait service was below average. The mojitos were above average. The seafood was cooked well. But was it extremely memorable? No.\n\nThe dessert sampler were pretty good for the price. But if I was in Arizona again, I'd pass on this place.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "-F32Vl8Rk4dwsmk0f2wRIw", "review_id": "W4Zff9ORHA2uaiE5XJY5dg", "text": "Max Fischer: What was your major?\n\nRosemary Cross: I didn't have a major, but my thesis was on Latin American economic policy.\n\nMax Fischer: Oh, that's interesting. Did you hear that they're not going to teach Latin anymore?\n\nRosemary Cross: This was more like Central America. \n\nHa.  Okay.  That exchange doesn't have anything to do with my review of Havana Cafe, only that it dances with the South-of-the-Equator theme.  Which, in actuality, is the same concept of Havana Cafe.  That is, its a Cuban restaurant with heavy Latin American themes. \n\nFirst, and I must emphasize, FOREMOST, their alcohol selection is nothing short of brilliant.  They import an enormous amount of South American and European-cum-Latin influenced wines and serve it both by the ounce and the liter.  Fascinatingly, they have Portuguese reds, which i have been exhaustively looking for, either in-store or dine-in around the valley.  Praise be, I've finally found the place!  They also offer Argentine reds and whites, Chileans Sav Blancs, and Spanish Tempranillos.  Perfect selection, and VERY reasonable for their exclusivity.  Their Douro was a serf-encouraging $8.  That's not very many Escudos, no not at all.\n\nFor beer, they had several unique selections, most notably the inclusion of Argentina's Quilmes.  Honestly, i cannot remember what other selections they had, though i remember being roused by the list, only to be seduced by the Porteno brew of choice.\n\nTheir selection of rums, and the accompanying list of rum cocktails was also impressive, though sadly sans Havana Club Rum due to America's archaic embargo vs the snarky nation of Cuba.  Blast.\n\nWhen the food came out, I was impressed by the presentation.  To start, my gf found it in her gullet to order the hearts of palm/carrot/various rabbit food appetizer, which was heavily drowned in vinegar.  i liked it, but she didn't care for it all too much.  My app was the serving of 3 croquetas filled with ham with a side of mildly spicy aioli.  Not bad, but slightly mushy.  Fry them up a couple more minutes and I would have gladly accosted my taste buds with volcanic pork pieces even further.\n\nMy entree was the poached chicken with shrimp and rice, which tasted well and good on the first try, but went up to 11 on the re-heat the next day.  Fucking glorious.  My gf had the stuffed squash with a Jamaican curry cream sauce.  She was thrilled with it because she likes vegetables and shit, and this was the motherload of veggie heaven -- veggies filling veggies like some plant orgy.\n\nOkay, so why the empty star?  \n\nIts pricey.  What was meant to be a casz dinner ended up surpassing the century mark.  Not a problem really, since we got 2 rounds of the good stuff, plus basically dinner/lunch out of it, but it COULD turn some people off.  All in all, i felt it was slightly over-valued. \n\nStill, this will NOT keep me from coming back.  There is just too much fucking potential here and so many unfurled selections. I've gotta take down their wine list.  I wonder if they offer an around-the-world-wine-club card like some cheesedick chain like The Yard House.  I will be here for as many happy hours and apps as is necessary to finance the country of Cuba and bypass any restrictions put onto me by the governments.  Go here and do your part too.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "taIivSuNH63GXk6Nw9rZdA", "review_id": "e5krxSQ-hfVC6LHJRLLs6g", "text": "Havana Cafe has long been a family favorite.  I developed a taste for Cuban food during trips to Florida and Puerto Rico.  Sadly our government will not allow me to visit Cuba.  This is by no means the best Cuban restaurant on the planet but this is Phoenix where there are not a lot of choices.  For appetizers the Tostones are always a hit and the Maduros Fritos are good as well.  The black bean soup is well worth it.  My favorite entrees are Boliche Mechado and Picadillo.  For lunch (or dinner if you are so inclined) the Cuban sandwich, while not the equal of those from the late lamented Chary's Place, are worth the trip.\n\nWe prefer the Camelback location, but used to live out in the burbs near the Greenway restaurant and found it fun and convenient, although a little more casual.  The plastic chairs on the indoor patio on Greenway are a little uncomfortable.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Yfqrn--hT3xnYDmbQ4EnZw", "review_id": "Oya8tH4cxvzV4VqxWhqgXw", "text": "Firstly, this is Arizona turn the air conditiioning on! Normally I am not big on atmosphere, but when its 80 degrees plus outside, I expect a comfortable temperature. I had to sit outside since the inside was stuffy, and the black curtains did not do my comfort level any justice. \n\nNow that I am done ranting a bit, lets get on to the food. At this point, unfortunately, it does not get any better. We ordered the Pasteles, a tamale with pork, plantains, raisins, and spices, for an appetizer, and it was not that great. The masa was a bit dry, and the flavors weren't as scintillating as I expected, especially for the price. \n\nFor our entrees we had the Ropa Veija (shredded beef in spices with black beans and rice), which once again was not anything spectacular. This was the highlight of the meal, which to me is sad. The beef was a bit tough and the moros (rice and black beans mixed) was dry. Sadly, our other entree was much worse. This title is held by the Pollo Cubano (marinated chicken breast with onions). The chicken was tender on the bright side, but it was covered with onions that were disgustingly soaked in lime. The flavor was overwhelming and I could taste nothing other than lime. \n\nConsidering the price, atmosphere, and quality of Havana Cafe's food I will never return. If you must try this restaurant, I ask you to please not order the items mentioned above.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TgXQJsWCTVE4BFijf0kM8g", "review_id": "uVK1hAboPUyPaBAFoD_xhg", "text": "I visited this place about a month ago for a birthday celebration.  I started with a mojito which was pretty tasty.  We tried the plantain chips and my son had the cuban steak while I had another meat dish (which I can't remember now.)  My daughter didn't care for the plantain chips which made more for the rest of us.  We were too full for dessert so we skipped out.  It came to a little over $100.00 for five of us so I suppose that was pretty reasonable.  The restaurant was pretty quiet on Saturday afternoon, but I suspect it was hopping by evening time (oh if only I could get my family out for the nightlife!)", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uZbTb-u-GVjTa2gtQfry5g", "review_id": "7kypzLzpX2c3Ox4WYSxNHA", "text": "Pretty tasty Cuban food.\n\nThe ropa vieja was flavorful, but a little tough.\nThe chicken and pork were very good,\nMarinated in tropical and spicy flavors\nThe cho-cho (chayote in Spanish) was excellent\nThe sauce tasted a lot like Hollandaise sauce though? (Strange)\n\nService was very attentive.\nI would gladly eat here again!", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0qIsBt4EzBDCKrIviV55Ew", "review_id": "Ejv_RL44Aa-P0imVT7-VcA", "text": "Never been to Cuba, but I really respect its food.  The food is filled with flavors really brining the Cuban culture to through its food.  This is a traditional ma and pa restaurant that can open your eyes to new flavors.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HP_xZYNC5XK-VyNrnHbtRQ", "review_id": "NorgWhxTGyKOOPVK5Xsejg", "text": "I've been to each of the three locations of Havana Cafe and have never been disappointed. The food is always delicious and I had the best mojitos I've ever had at Havana Cafe. \nIt can be a bit pricey, but the food is definitely worth it.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "oIVsVM8H273aoT1JUmsDIg", "review_id": "JrErh_s1hDAwfkWWVGF_BQ", "text": "What more can I say that the other reviewers haven't already said? Havana Cafe is fantastic! I believe I may have been Cuban in a former life because I absolutely love the flavors of Cuban cooking. And, going to this restaurant somehow makes me feel like I'm right at home. The food is comforting to me -- delicious black beans & rice, unbelievably tasty maduros fritos and wonderfully scrumptious pollo cubano and chicharrones de pollo!\n\nThe atmosphere is great too.  You feel like you've escaped the desert and been transported to a cool tropical Caribbean hideaway. It's very laid back, low-key and unstuffy, yet they offer a very inviting and classy dinning experience. \n\nTheir lunch menu is much more affordable than their dinner one, but even then the prices are decent for an awesome meal with great atmosphere. Havana Cafe will always be my favorite place to go for great Caribbean cuisine.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iwWBF3nKoRMoy1sbkLJwvg", "review_id": "FG3PSLaj7DbjVHhtPRP7Gg", "text": "Love Havana Cafe! I used to travel to Florida monthly for work and got a little spoiled (and addicted) by the great cuban food selection. HC isn't on par with some of those places, but it's darn good and it's the best Cuban food I've found in Phoenix.\n\nThe flavors are fresh and robust. Personal favorites are the Pollo Cubano (chicken marinated in citrus, onion, and lime), the Arroz con Pollo (chicken with safron rice, chorizo, and asparagus-with other yummy stuff), and the Paradise Pulled Pork (with onions, sweet peppers, and habaneros).  The Ropa Vieja and Cho Cho are good choices too, but they aren't my favorites. \n\nMy absolute favorite thing at Havana are the Completas. These are full meals for 4 to 6 people (depending on your appetite) that are packed up and waiting for you to take home and enjoy in comfort. There are several selections (http://www.havanacafe-az.com/recipes/index.php) priced between 29.95 and 34.95. Each meal comes with your choice of entree and \nMoros (black beans & rice cooked together)\nCuban Cabbage Salad\nMaduros (sweet, fried plantains)\nFreshly baked Cuban Bread\nChocolate Bread or Rice Pudding\n\nYou can call anytime during the day and order up your choice with a pick up time. IT\"S FREAKIN GREAT!!!\n\nAs others have mentioned, the mojitos are fabulous and luckily for us, they have been kind enough to publish their recipe http://www.havanacafe-az.com/recipes/index.php\n\nService at Havana can be a little slow, but that's very true to it's cuban roots. Food is an event in this culture and is to be relished... not rushed. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the gastric ride.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "szbTVEtATfn8f9GxbGGO5w", "review_id": "tbSAVMJcWRaB1byGc2Qq0g", "text": "Three locations??  I'll have to look into that, I've been to the one on Bell and the one on Camelback and a great time was had by all on both occasions! \nI got hooked on Cuban food whilst visiting the sister in law down in Florida many years back.  I've not had a Cuban sandwich that rivals those on South Beach here in Phoenix, not like that's any big surprise...Havana Cafe is about as good as it gets in the Valley.  And thankfully they actually do a pretty good job!\nTry thier paella next time, I thoroughly enjoy their version.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "cZEVW_x0NKI69Xm55tknBg", "review_id": "6OTR-YNAKBDORHuzSnLTKw", "text": "One of my favorite things to do is go hike the echo canyon side of camelback and then cruise down the hill to Havana Cafe. The best mojito in Phoenix hands down no arguments please! The black bean fritters, o my holy ****! So good! Everything on the menu here is very well done. I have a good amount of Cuban food and this is one of my all time favorite spots. Good ethnic food is hard to come by in the Southwest and this place sets a good example. Heads up ladies, This place is full of Latin charm so go with your girls and your drinks will be nice and strong!", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 10, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "4lkTIhTuMhLprQprGlTRlA", "review_id": "Yp6cg1O5DzBVFDcBkI6y1Q", "text": "First, I'd like to send a shout-out to Irma, our server who has given me hope that there are caring hospitable people in the food industry.  Irma receives 5 stars for taking good care of me and my sweetheart during our recent date at the Havana Cafe. Way to go Irma!\n\nWe step into a well packed restaurant on a Friday night with plans to try the Sailor's Paella Special and a few cocktails. We wait for just a few seconds until we are greeted by Irma and her warm smile and are led to our table. Our cocktail orders are taken immediately, 1 Mojito and 1 White Sangria. Both exceeded our expectations and were just thing to get our date started.\n\nThe ambiance is whimsical and charming - Reminded me of the movie \"The Bird Cage\" without the drag queens and dramatic dialogue. Bummer!\n\nNow on to the Paella. It was the perfect dish for the evening offering plenty of shrimp, calamari, crab, scallops, muscles, tuna and a healthy serving of saffron rice. This meal also requires a little handy work to get to the crab and muscles but you are given the proper instruments to do so. This may not be the best choice for those who do not enjoy this kind of food activity but we had a lot of fun with it.  We will be back soon to try another interactive meal and partake of a round or two of Mojitos. \n\nSo if you are in the mood for something different, fun, and oh so delicioso, I recommend you try a night out at the Havana Cafe. I also hope you have the pleasure of meeting a groovy gal who goes by the name Irma.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mUUy72UfqmFj_krWclKELw", "review_id": "11yg-JMNCFowyIjJarzuDQ", "text": "I love the food here!!! usually get the Pollo Cubano which is delicious. I also like getting the Plantanes (look at the pictures, it's the one with the fried bananas) the bean dip is out of this world! i usually take my friends here to eat and they all seem to like it. this is also a nice place to take that special someone out on a lovely date. it's relaxing and the valet parking makes it seem like you're a million bucks. hahaha", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "a5kDCrf8lvX19EHrqPmAog", "review_id": "R8fOMAQdLw18TYbt48t0Aw", "text": "\"Its like im on vacation! \"said Nathan as we were waiting to get our food. \"It is... I could use the sounds of the ocean though\" then Nathan replies with, \"im just replacing the traffic sounds with ocean sounds\" Good stuff man! \n\nNice outdoor seating and lighting, also the heatlamp was effing awesome! it really does have the remote feel, I felt like I was far far away... instead I was only a block from my place. \n\nThe food... holy good god... this shit is awesome. I got some chicken dish with a great orangish, spicy-ish sauce which was unreal. I cant wait to try a few other items on the menu. \n\nThe service was nothing to write home about, but who gives a shit with this type of food and atmosphere.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OOzsB8nI8MgD5G-egvstGw", "review_id": "OLE2VzvvbuzfZQqNuUO-NQ", "text": "I go here all the time and I love it!  Such great ambiance for such a little place, always cozy and fun to stop in here for a bite.  The tapas are all perfectly spicy or fruity or whatever they want them to be - I usually order a variety every time I go.  The ceviche is great on hot days.  Also a big fan of the repollo relleno.  The desserts are awesome as well, especially the guava empanadas (just let them cool down before you bit into them!).  I don't usually order the meals, but when I have, they have been very good.  I am definitely more a fan of just ordering a bunch of tapas.  Also, great mojitos and sangria!  Very cute and pleasant place.  Great service, very friendly people.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xU7n0NjHdui0VQShuxEXJw", "review_id": "QoCWnJdGusmk8RyWb7GH6g", "text": "This restaurant is consistently one of our favorites and we ALWAYS take company there when we have them in town.  The menu is imaginative and fresh!  The staff is very helpful and prompt.  You must have the Calypso chips when you go.  The Carribean Candy Bar for dessert is definately shareable.  Try it!!!", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "CHnSp6logJJND0Tx86LTgA", "review_id": "aUU2UbtoUk0HRw0uLx4XWA", "text": "I love Havana Cafe. I lunch with my grandma here once a month. We meet up before the lunch rush, right when they open at 11:30am. The pollo cubano is all I've ever ordered. It's soooooo good that I don't feel the need to try anything else. The pollo cubano comes with black beans, rice and plantains. The carmelized onions on top of the chicken are sweet and divine.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "N7lSh49zQ13sG3Jpa9E6cw", "review_id": "L3H0_n1KjyJKp3j5qZ15Ig", "text": "If people in heaven eat, Havana Cafe is doing the catering. \n\nWe had dinner here last night. When we first walked in, the decor and the plastic chairs were a bit off-putting, given the menu isn't exactly full of budget meals. But we quickly got over that when the Capirinhias arrived. \n\nThe food: \nPotage de Frijoles Negros- hands down the best black bean soup i've ever had. I could easily eat just this for days. \n\nPollo Cubano- The chicken and onions are very citrusy, and the meat is tender. You really have to like onions to fully appreciate this dish. Three stars.\n\nGallina Frita- Fantastic. The shredded chicken was full of flavor, and the onions and spices complemented each other perfectly. The rice and beans that come with this dish are different (Moros) than the standard, and they are wonderful. The dish also comes with plantains, which are good, if you like plantains. Five stars.\n\nChicharrones de Pollo- I wasn't a big fan of this one. It's fried chicken, but it had a very odd flavor from the citrusy marinade. I guess I am too ingrained in my ways regarding fried chicken because this just didn't do it for me. Another strange thing about this dish is the chicken itself- rather than having a leg or a thigh, the fried chicken pieces were the meat pieces used for making chicken wings. Two stars.\n\nBistecs Cubanos (Encevollado style) - I don't like beef. This steak, however, is probably the one beef dish I could eat with abandon. The meat is pounded thin and smothered with onions. Five stars, because I hate beef, and I loved this. \n\nPudin de Pan con Helado- I tend to shy away from bread pudding because of the usually disgusting consistency. We ordered this on a recommendation from the server, though, and it was fantastic. Chocolate bread pudding with chocolate chips....yum. Top it with ice cream and you've made a great thing even better. Four stars. \n\nWe didn't try anything from the tapas menu, or any of the other entrees that sound delicious. We'll definitely be back.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wAm7i46tiGxSlxwTp4shjw", "review_id": "7ZS8EACkvB7EAQa9cV789g", "text": "Haven't been to the Havana Cafe in years.  Forgot all about it until a friend suggested that we have lunch there.  The service was great and so was the food.  Can't remember what the name of the entree was that I ordered, but it was spicy shredded beef with  two skewers of grilled zucchini and mushrooms and plantains as well .... all very good!  \n\nI will put Havana Cafe on the rotation of lunch time spots!", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GnqNc74So5Pc8C3hkA2hCg", "review_id": "GMbq2Da-Zy-Efyfjc3IN0g", "text": "This is w/out a doubt the worst food I've had since I've been living in Phoenix.\nI gave it 2 stars, because the service was great, although the constant refilling of my water was getting a bit annoying. The food is not authentic, I had the Puerto Rican combo, which none of the food on there was even worth eating, while the hubby ate some traditional Cuban food, which was traditional tasting. \n\nWont be going here or recommending this place to anyone, unless they're thirsty.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "CDCtO1StEmgdNzfwLQH_7Q", "text": "I am hesitant to write this review seeing all the glorious write ups before me. I came for lunch today and was very disappointed. I ordered the tapas trio and 30 minutes later the server came over to tell me they were out of the sauce for the meatballs and the chef did not want to make a substitution. Not a big deal, but 30 minutes was quite a while to wait to be told to order something else. \n\nOn the servers suggestion I ordered the pollo cubano, it came out very, very dry. It was covered in a citrus sauce that was decent, but even with the sauce and marinated onions on top the chicken was barely edible. \nMy friend ordered Arroz con Pollo and the chicken was just as dry, I didn't taste any chorizo and the asparagus was overcooked to a mush.\nThe sangria was pretty good and had a subtle rose taste.. I'd return just for it.\n\nLike I said with so many good reviews perhaps this was just an off day. I'll certainly go back and give them another try, hopefully with an updated review to follow.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4dnDsoHuxUtzhaumxbpR5w", "review_id": "grQPeNIzDIvJWML1fi5wyw", "text": "The Hubbs took me here for Valentine's dinner. At first glance the place is a little strange - nice table settings...plastic chairs?? Really pricey...plastic chairs? \n\nAnyhow, the service was great and the food wasn't too shabby either. We ordered the black bean fritters for an appetizer (OMG YUM!!!!) and a couple of drinks. The drinks were strong, but good. Hey more for your money, right? I ordered the Cuban pot roast and the Hubbs ordered the Chayote Curry Squash. Honestly, I could have just eaten 23782 orders of Black Bean fritters and been okay. My pot roast had a good flavor, but the meat was so completely overdone I almost contemplated sending it back (we were late for a show). The Hubbs' dish was good, a little on the sweet side, but I guess that's Cuban food for ya. Oh - we found the squash sticker in the rice...the manager was nice about it, but didn't say sorry or offer anything (not that we expected it, it's not like it was a fingernail). \n\nDessert on the other hand was heavenly. Absolutely heavenly. I had the bread pudding (OMG OMG OMG) and the Hubbs ordered the papaya pastry. SO GOOD. Next time I think I'll skip the entrees altogether and just go for drinks, apps, and dessert. \n\nI'll be back, either way.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 10, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "vsXP832M0kOxKpfduD7dWw", "review_id": "EwJKAM470qrWiBepE9nl1w", "text": "If you want to go to Havana Cafe, follow my lead:\n\nI can't break the delicious habit of starting with a mango rum mojito or sangria depending on my mood. \n\nNo need to order \"dinner.\" Chose 3 tapas... I'll pick two and you can pick ONE. I pick the papa rellena ($6.50) potato croquettes about the size of a tennis ball (one for each of us) filled with ground beef and topped with a delicious lime cilantro sauce (Yes, I used the words delicious and cilantro in the same sentence! Me! The girl who HATES cilantro!!) and the black bean fritters (frituras de frijoles negres $5.25), little poppers accompanied by a scrumptious calypso avocado dip that is laced with either sour cream or cream cheese or both! The third item is your choice. \n\nFinish it off with a Cuban coffee (a sweetened shot of espresso) and possibly, depending on willpower or lack thereof, the Caribbean candy bar - coconut flan topped with a rum fudge sauce and toasted almonds. \n\nTruly, this is the best way to enjoy Havana Cafe!", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "UsULgP4bKA8RMzs8dQzcsA", "review_id": "uJXT64EE3ERI3eKX1G0Oow", "text": "I have been here a couple of times and just not written a review for this location. \n\nLast time was great everything we ordered was delicious and fresh, this time not so much, at least as my food was concerned. \n\nOn a recent rip to California I visited a Cuban bakery and cafe where I had the most amazing potato balls, that's what they call them there, a mashed potato croquet slightly larger than a golf ball, filled with seasoned ground beef and flash fried and Oh SO Amazing and only .80cents each! WHAT! ;-) \n\nSo when I saw Christina's review describing these fabulous treats I wondered how I over looked them and decided to make my way over to Havana. \n\nI have to say I was extremely disappointed, 2 golf ball sized, dried out potato balls for $6.50! (see pics)\nThey were not even edible in my opinion.  \nI asked the waiter to take them away.\n\nI also ordered the calamari (see pics)which I was not happy with either but since someone in my party kept eating it, it was a little hard to send back. \nIt was very heavy if that makes sense, the crust was so thick and I though it was a tad rubbery but what turned me off the most was the grayish greenish color...........I wasn't going to eat these either.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "caELu3OqZm8LkdikpmEB4w", "review_id": "h7lgKDO8QjC6sGbYJRu8Gg", "text": "I went here for lunch the other day and I was surprised i hadn't heard of this place sooner. It was great. The bread was delicious, service and ambiance were superb and the pork sandwich I had was amazing. Everything was seasoned just right and I left feeling very full. It is too bad I had to go to work after because there specialty drinks and import drafts looked great. I will go back for dinner very soon.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MSDBaQUNFK7w5hhf11_Xsw", "review_id": "AaZAuUBbcMkXmGqMFxO4rA", "text": "I know fellow Yelper Sarah L. will try to outdo me on this review, but I say bring it on.\n\nWe arrived to the restaurant @  6:30 which was our reservation time. We had a large group (12) and the table had already been pre-set. I enjoyed that more than seeing servers scurrying around getting tables together, or worse yet, not having the foresight to ensure that there were enough tables for our group. One thing that I did not enjoy about our arrival was the aroma of slightly fermented fish. Although I despise any fish or shellfish in Arizona (save sushi) I thought this place might have higher standards on freshness. Maybe I was smelling their garbage. In any case, my nose did not  get a good first impression.\n\nWe sat down and ordered beverages. I started with a mojito and water. The mojito arrived quickly but the water did not. After 5 minutes, I asked our server if I could have water. He did not seem upset or irritable about my request. He got it quickly and for the rest of the evening, my water was constantly refilled. \n\nThe service was unremarkable. Which is good. If I remember something about the service, it is because they hover, or forget or get too personal. The staff was friendly, helpful and quite professional. \n\nWe had thought about getting tapas but people started ordering tapas as entrees and I wanted to enjoy my entree fully. On the next visit I will grab some. For my meal, I ordered the paradise pulled pork which is Tender, lean pulled pork saut\u00e9ed with onions, sweet peppers, garlic and\nherbs, laced with habanero chiles. Served with black beans and rice. The server remarked good choice. I asked him if he was lying. He said no and I believed him. \n\nAs people started receiving their entrees, I could tell that they liked them. I did not observe one person from our group add any salt or pepper to their dish. That says a lot about the preparation of the dish. Most of us are picky eaters. As for mine, it was very savory, with an excellent initial taste that leaves a garnish of habanero heat on the palette. I would compare the taste of it to many beautiful entree aromas I have smelled in the past, only to be disappointed by the actual taste. At Havana, they were not lacking in the taste department. Just to clarify, it hit my olfactory area and matched up with my tongue readily. The beans were divine, the rice was standard and unremarkable (use previous definition). \n\nThe night starts to wear down. One of the lights outside on the patio is a bit bright. I order coffee. The mug has an antiquity look about it. Not what I expected at a restaurant. The coffee was memorable. It had a good initial taste, not too hot, but felt like water as it washed down my throat. I am less apt to order it again.\n\nDessert came. My mother order the Marquesa de Chocolate a rich and creamy double chocolate pat\u00e9 laced with Grand Marnier and served with whipped cream and toasted walnut (their words). My friend Nicole tasted it and said it was moussy fudge. Although I did not have any, they were quite keen on it. \n\nFellow yelper Sarah L. glared at me all evening. And with good reason. My review will be better than hers. \n\nOverall, the negs were fishy smell and remarkable coffee. Pozs are great food, unremarkable service and decent ambiance.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1WETDRBnnaslCNteq4pcIg", "review_id": "IrsiNvTMdlyrUhUYdymJBQ", "text": "I've been to each of the three locations and I always leave even more certain that Havana Cafe has earned its spot on my top ten favorite restaurants in Phoenix list.  First time you go, go for tapas - it's a wonderful way to try a little of everything.  And if you have the opportunity to order ANYTHING that comes with banana guava ketchup, DO IT.  I typically dont even like ketchup but... wow.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TZ_k-BbXS6sEMiWQXlPnMA", "review_id": "ZA6DWO02E3X7UnS_ug1UKA", "text": "As a big fan of Cuban food I couldn't help but stop in here.  My husband and I lived in Florida and Cuban food is either dressy or takeout on the corner but it's all AMAZING.  Since moving to Arizona we have missed our weekly fix and so went on a splurge here.  \nThe dress code threw us for a loop a little, but they didn't kick us out for my having a tank top on so I can't complain too much.  The menu was good, we both had a tough time picking stuff out, but eventually did settle on the pulled pork and the picadillo.  The food was very very good, but the price was outrageous compared to Florida.  I guess that's what competition buys you, lower prices.\nWe did like the guitar music, it was high enough to be heard, but not so loud that we were drowned out.  \nWe won't return often, but we will return when the craving strikes us especially hard.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 14, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "MjtWMX8M12XmsSUXdhHaMw", "text": "We tried Havana Cafe last night for the first time... \nWithout mojitos or sangria, perhaps we didn't get the full experience, so I'll have to return for those and sit inside next time too.  But it was a beautiful night, so our party chose outside instead.  \n\nIrma was our server (see Robert M's review).  She was fabulous.  We started with a variety of empanadas and the black bean fritters.  I was not a fan of the 'calypso avocado dip' that comes on the side of the fritters - it reminded me of store bought guacamole that is so creamy, it doesn't even taste like avocado.  The fritters themselves were alright and same with the empanadas.  Next course was chorizo, fish of the day (halibut), and sides of yucca con mojo and asparagus.  \n\nI'm a huge yucca fan, so it's always a treat for me when I go to a Cuban restaurant... and it delivered at Havana!  Yum... gotta love that interesting texture!\n\nAll in all a pleasant experience - I will return with a larger party sometime for the real deal!  Thanks again to Irma for taking good care of us!", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "re0DJDticmhO6240NfuwEA", "review_id": "vqI3bj7ysRFoK9Jg5X7rEA", "text": "I'm sadly disappointed with Havana Cafe.  I ordered the Pollo Ajillo over steamed rice with maduros.  The chicken was over-salted and had a lot of fat.  The rice tasted like something that was microwaved.  It was as if it was a frozen meal which was then plated and heavily salted. The maduros were ok.\n\nI could barely get thru a few bites and felt bad when the hostess asked if she could box up the rest for me and I had to decline.   I'm not one to turn away from salt.  In fact, I''ve been known to add more salt to my food for taste.  So when I couldn't even handle this plate of food, it came as quite a surprise.  I would give Havana Cafe one star but I had a very attentive hostess, so I give Havana 2 stars because of the kind service.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Lp_Ykqfbv5Q-oyGYlMGJRg", "review_id": "cZsBaBHCSgt7KPZq-dHaXg", "text": "Cute little restaurant, very cramped, but I feel like that is how it should be.  On a hot day, I almost feel like I am in Cuba.  They have a diverse menu, so you are sure to find something for everyone.  This doesn't seem like the ideal place to have a dinner date, but so far I have only had hits with this place.  Everyone I've taken here has loved that food and commented on how cute the restaurant is.  Mmmm...thinking about croquettes is making me crave some Havana Cafe.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b9TcMqRXE0suDiBgNlOBdQ", "review_id": "Bb8yKAmZun_uycbblxBlTQ", "text": "This place is a huge dissapoinment. You look at the menu and you get excited thinking. Oh this is going to be good!!!  Then the food comes and is wrong. Very wrong. \n\nThe rice is wet and salty. Too much cilantro all over the place. This is not Mexican is Cuban. Yes we use cilantro on our food but not to that level. \n\nRice should not be soup.  Bad cooking period.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hIWlVkf-N1Yzj7I-dfF7qA", "review_id": "SEp7a2TvbqW5vG8rarRzCQ", "text": "Its Cuban and fun.  Where else are you going to get Cuban food?", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g6rlp5No6GjEDXkrjvg1kQ", "review_id": "lwZYbo5SQnnVjdFcS2IDKw", "text": "OMG. If you're afraid of flavor stay away because this place has the market cornered. Papa Rellena ,one of my favorites. But my absolute top pick so far is the Gallina Frita. Its just perfect. But there is soo much to choose from. The Paella seems to be a huge hit on Friday nights when it's only $20. Oh and if you want a potent drink that will make you giggly but not sloppy. \"Pussy's Painkiller\" Yeah.. I know..its fun just to order it.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZhnXBRziSyXZHG5B3GebcA", "review_id": "nS8ZhIRnTd8i0ItmDdusIQ", "text": "Been going to Havana for years! I've eaten almost everything on the menu, and most everything is delicious! My favorites are the black bean dip with plantain chips, cuban steak with sauteed onions with rice and black beans (I prefer the rice with beans on top, rather than cooked together), marisco zarzuela, paella, hearts of palm salad, and the plain flan (best consistency and creamy!). We always have a pitcher of sangria, too! Service and friendliness is hit and miss.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HCBo0Kvfm9yXErR-YuqVGA", "review_id": "sj2E-h2XEOhdnoirnbeQXg", "text": "Super friendly place with a great little atmosphere.  Cute and quaint and sometimes they have live music which isn't too overbearing but it is a small place.  The first time we ate here, we were back within a week with out of town guests and have since taken several couples there.  The menu is overwhelming, it's so huge.  There is something for everyone on there.  And out of the five times I've eaten there, not one disappointment.  The food is amazing.  Be warned it's in enormous quantities!  You will take some home and you will be happy to eat it a second time no doubt.  I cannot say enough about how friendly the service is and how much they care about your experience.  I never knew cuban food was so tasty either till I tried this place.  Get a pitcher of Sangria too.   I must do if you are in the area.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WJkmgkrSPMHTfDTD3VgqqA", "review_id": "mSwlcxNztjsgVvSTSSbBUQ", "text": "Yum. Yum. Yum\n\nWent there for lunch today and was a bit iffy because we were the only people there. Granted, it was 11:45 am and just before the lunch crowd. We were pleasantly greeted by Diana (I think that was her name) but she was SUPER nice. \n\nWhile we looked over the menu, we had delicious black bean fritters served with an avocado dip. My friend had a cup for the pumpkin bisque and I got to have a taste. BEST soup ever. The ginger in the soup gave it a spicy kick. \n\nWhile my friends ordered Cuban pressed sandwiches, I tried the Pechuga Rellana: a chicken breast stuffed with mashed plaintains, black beans and rice and a caramelized plantain mash on the side. It was love at first bite. The rice was perfectly seasoned, the caramelized plantains were highly addictive. \n\nI wish I saved room for dessert but I'm coming back to have dessert and saving my fifth star for that!\n\nOh yeah- on Monday nights, they serve up paella! I'm in!", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WJkmgkrSPMHTfDTD3VgqqA", "review_id": "UzBuyGf9H_1p8Fw0vdR3Nw", "text": "So I returned another time for dinner and was unfortunately... disappointed. I tried the mojito and it was 'ok' but not for nearly $9. Also, the dinner menu is everything on the lunch menu plus $5- $10 for each plate. \n\nThis time I tried the Chicharonnes de Pollo and it was horribly dry. I ate one piece. My brother had a mango glazed chicken dish and it was not good either. Too sweet. \n\nI still love this place but just disappointed in the dinner prices and my selection. I will be going again but for lunch next time.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h8_cXkHICxF9GMXCNAYZkA", "review_id": "6ZLO06S7232jamn4AklpPA", "text": "We attended an office party at this restaurant; a total of eight people. We were so unimpressed. The raves on this site were overrated. The food was well below par for the price. A couple of us ordered the paella (the one that takes 45 minutes to prepare) and shared. This dish was supposed to have had lobster, chunks of chicken and chorizo. \nLet me first say that the lobster was the upper body (lung area) and claws,  no tail. Then, the sausage was perhaps three thin slices. The chunks of chicken- two. There was a mini-cubed mystery meat in the mix that was disturbing. The rice used was not an Italian variety but the highly glutenous Chinese variety. On top was a sprinkling of Le Sueur brand canned peas; which were  easily recognizable to half of the group. For the price of this pot we were expecting actual lobster meat, chunks of chicken and sausage and at least fresh peas (even fresh frozen would have been better). We have made better paella than this mess. Only one person at the table seemed pleased with their meal but then it was the person who suggested this restaurant. I normally would trust this person's taste but perhaps they had not tried too many dishes. I understand there are a few other Cuban style restaurants in the Valley; we're going to try out one of them next time or a Tapas bar. Over all, it was below standards; at least the service was excellent.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "z0g2DigbybdN-vL628TG3Q", "review_id": "PkhWllEe7Gg4ZqdiV95xxg", "text": "The black beans and rice could just as well become my staple food in this crap economy.  Rounded out with exceptionally good maduros fritos it's a peasant meal, when I don't want to splurge.\n\nCaribbean at it's most relaxed.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3xVwlgww4Pw5wc_twrfOwA", "review_id": "VRX2i5qgFpgX5_L4irjV3w", "text": "If you want to have a lovely little evening I recommend Havana Cafe. It's a little bit different (for me at least) so it's nice to try new things. Plus it's really tasty. They have mojitos there that are to die for - not your standard \"mix\" drink, a REAL mojito.  There was live music the night I went which was great. It was just one of those meals where you could take your time and enjoy the whole experience. Totally recommend it.\n\nIt's only spendy because you want to do it up - appetizers, drinks, meals, desert, coffee...all together it adds up but the meals themselves aren't outrageous.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AivhZeFM9EivrtQTc0iz_A", "review_id": "IINFb-bCmgoD3vIeSzO94Q", "text": "This is my favorite Tapas joint in town. It's a place I have to get the same thing everytime and maybe more to try a few new items... my must haves are:\n\nIsland Gingered Yam & Pumpkin Bisque Soup (Seasonal)... so good and the fact that it's seasonal makes it even more of a special treat.\n\nCamarones Al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp)... this is my all time favoreite dish thus far @ Havana... I can eat it as my meal as long as they provide me as much of their tasty bread as I need to sop the dish dry of all the yummy garlic sauce it contains.\n\nMaduras Fritos... Fried plantains... need I say more?\n\nMojito... best in town in terms of authenticity.\n\nMarquesas de Chocolate aka Chocolate Pate... I never cared for dessert here until I tasted this strangely named treat. It is so rich at first you think it will be too little but then you realize you need to share with everyone at your table.\n\nOther worthy options: \nArroz Con Pollo... It has baby peas in it and I really don't like peas... but I like them in this dish! I got to try this dish because a friend ordered it as his meal and didn't even make a dent in it... so I got all the leftovers and it was pretty tasty and economical!\n\nFritoras de Frijoles Negros... I've never had Black Bean Fritters before--they are quite tasty dipped in Guacamole!\n\nCalypso Chips...A thinner more chippy version of Fried Plantains.\n\nSun Spots... Sweet Potato Fritters pretty tasty as well... for a fried root vegetable!\n\nDatiles Con Chorizo... A meatier appetizer... not the best I've had but pretty darn good.\n\nEmpanaditas... These are alright... though I'm partial to Filipino style Empanadas... but since I have no place to buy them from, nor have I mastered making them, these are quite good for a band-aid craving.\n\nTamal Cubano... pretty tasty, but my fave is the soupier Salvadorean take on the chicken tamale.\n\nFlan... haven't had it, but flan consistency throughout varying cultures seems pretty consistent.\n\nFree Goodness: Their Bread! It's just the way I like it, hot, thin and crisp crust and soft in the middle!\n\nAs you can see, outside of the Arroz Con Pollo, I have not tried many of their entrees... I'm quite content to dine with others and share Havana's wonderful tapas... but one day I WILL try their Paella. A vegetarian friend said they make a veggie paella that was pretty tasty... and she loves their Mojitos just as much as I do so I think she may be right on this one. Can't wait to try it... with a side of Camarones al Ajillo and a Mojito!", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "P2kVk4cIWyK4e4h14RhK-Q", "review_id": "e0HLWWc-bVTU91D89mqgNw", "text": "I drove right past Havana Cafe on the first attempt.  We banged a left & pulled a U-ey to get back to it.  \n\nWhen we walked up the patio had just a couple tables going.  When we glanced inside we could see it was filled nearly to capacity.  Havana Cafe is not a very big place but they have really worked it to fit every possible table.\n\nWe started with a special-three appetizers for about $9.50.  I would tell you the names of all the appetizers but I can only find one of them on the menu I brought home.  It came with some meatballs in a brown gravy.  The meatballs looked like Swedish meatballs and the gravy looked like standard brown gravy.  Looks can be deceiving.  The meatballs had a nice texture and the gravy was surprisingly complex in it's flavor notes.  The appetizer trio also came with a pastry kind of similar to spanakopita but crispier and thicker.  The last appetizer was papa rellena-large croquettes filled with beef picadillo.  They were smothered in a creamy cilantro-lime sauce.\n\nThe entree we shared...Pescado Al Hinojo - fish fillet & jumbo shrimp pan seared and topped with a flavorful and creamy sauce with nice notes of lime, fennel and white wine.  It came with a white rice.  All delicious.\n\nI finished off with a cafe cubano.  Perfect capper to the meal.\n\nI am looking forward to a return trip to Cafe Havana.  Deciding what to order here is torture.  Everything sounds wonderful and the whole time you are trying to decide you are being bombarded by heady smells of food from surrounding tables.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hqGS_HnKxlVtQUfmjYdRkA", "review_id": "bkaBBRq3trgGquzEMksoWQ", "text": "Last night I was going through some of my gift certificates (Groupon) and wanted to find somewhere new to eat half-way between Litchfield Park and Gilbert....we landed at Havana Cafe in Phoenix.   \n\nI missed it at first and had to turn around, it is somewhat hidden and unexpected.  \n\nService was fantastic!   While we had one main server, there were two others that were constantly available to help us out.    \n\nI ate Cuban food in Miami once several years ago and have a general understanding of it, but wasn't sure what to expect here.    We ordered a few appetizers - the fried Plantain Chips and the sweet Potato Chips.  Both were great - so great in fact that we ordered more and had to share some entrees.    The best thing I tasted there was the Guava-Banana-Ketchup dip for the sweet potato fries.....YUMMY!  I wish I could have the recipe!    We also tried the Pumpkin soup (my second favorite thing I tasted), the Cuban Meatloaf, the Cuban Sandwich, a Pork Tamal, and the Black Beans & Rice.  My son had kids fried shrimp which was also pretty good for a kids meal.  All were very very good!\n\nThe prices were higher than I expected, but worth it.\n\nThis restaurant is a gem - I LOVED it!    I will absolutely visit again.  There are many items on the menu that I want to try...perhaps I'll visit a few more times, and experiment at the Chandler location which is closer to me.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "F1_EKp5Qc5u-m1o6NItJPw", "review_id": "K_jXcuB-ST35jPUsUL308w", "text": "Great food, I can't complain other than I wanted more food....hehe!", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o2J22OK7xXL-sDPzANxy5g", "review_id": "aS6YJJyXgg_FFADY-_PFCg", "text": "Ahh Havana Caf\u00e9 and your wonderful Mojito's...\nI have been several time, but have not reviewed, went last night and had the tapa's - Bacalaitos Frittos, Maduros, & Croquetas de Jamon.  The Bacalaitos were delish, nice crispy texture and not even the least bid fishy, people should give these a shot.  The Maduros were perfect - very sweet with just a touch of crispness.  The Croquetas were just alright, I think they need a spicy sauce or I should have added something spicy to the sauce.  The mojito was perfect, I don't think you will find a better one anywhere.  \nService - the waitress was very flustered by another customer, I think this made her forget about me, I was on the patio and alone and nobody checked on me for at least 15 minutes.  Drinks and food were very prompt after I ordered, but I would have had more if I had been checked on.  \nThey also did not give me happy hour pricing, but I emailed the next day and this was fixed promptly, if you go during Happy Hour at this location, just remind them.  I am sure they will fix your bill.\nOverall great experience.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gVgbIRT9mJkeWSAzBA9i6g", "review_id": "Zs1uuvLQorXsbFsJUXawxA", "text": "This is a regular stop for us when we're in Phoenix -- the food is simply awesome!  Everything is excellent.  This last trip we went with another couple and had the plantains, the sun spots (sweet potato fries) and the Tamal Cubano (a tamale w/ corn, pork tidbits and sofrito) as apps, and I had the Masas de Puerco Fritas as an entree (\"Morsels of marinated tender pork fried to a golden brown. Served with black beans and rice\"; one of their more expensive items at $21.95).  I also had a mojito, which was very good (and big) as usual.\n\nFor desert we had the Caribbean Candy Bar (\"Coconut flan topped with rum fudge sauce, candied coconut and toasted almonds\"), the Pudin de Pan con Chocolate (\"Warm chocolate bread pudding studded with Ghirardelli chocolate chips served with a rum fudge sauce and whipped cream\") and a sponge cake drizzled with chocolate and raspberry sauce.  All super good.\n\nRun, don't walk, to Havana Cafe!", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "VJIwFsZ7-udXymDm2inE0Q", "review_id": "c17N98PskbUizhY6G1xeXw", "text": "i usually get annoyed when i see people review a thai restaurant and give lower stars because neither the owners, nor customers, nor servers, nor anyone is thai. you've seen these reviews cause in my head, if the food and service are good, why should i give a shit who is serving it to me. the whole debate about authenticity is one i find annoying on several levels.\n\n. so, first, no, i am not giving them two stars cause the guy who served us was the blondest gringo (with passable though arrogant spanish) with a haircut i don't know the name for but would describe as a mini bowl cut/possibly a shelf cut. his service was SHITTY, which definitely has something to do with the low stars. and it certainly doesn't help that i had to listen to him ask the waiter in spanish, which he assumed i didnt speak, maybe 7 times if the cheesy convertible out front was ours but then i had to listen to him talk about convertibles with another table for ten minutes. that may have something to do with the star takeway.\n\ni actually could have heard the guitarist sing guantanemera 8 more times than listen to the waiter/possible owner talk about cars to the neighboring table. that is a big statement for me as my nipples usually invert for minimum 48 hours every time guantanemera is played anywhere within a 17 mile radius.\n\nthe most obvious reason for the 2 star rating is the food. it sucked shit. it did not taste that it was freshly cooked in any way. there was a film over teh meatball sauce that had to be broken several times for the moat of semi-warm liquid to emerge. everythin was severely underwhelming and lacked flavor.\nspecifically, these items, in addition to tiny meatballs in a bowl of lukewarm sauce (that the mother, bless her, was a fan of) would be...\n\nempanadita trio (we had the beef-BLAND)\n\nsome kind of black bean ball- the only reason this place didnt get one star is that the avocado dip for said BBball was tasty. this has to do with my undying love for the avocado rather than their particular dip\n\nspanish tortilla- the worst i think ive ever had, and i spent 5 years as a poor tortilla eater in spain and argentina in  between english teachin gigs when they came as free tapas.\n\nthe best thing here was probably the bread, they brought it warm.  our other favorite was some kind of cheese spinach thing that i would put more in the greek family. wasn't bad.\nall in all, this place was, mas o menos, mierda", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zMhkzu9VXFULKQ8YCCsDVQ", "review_id": "VcLkBEq13fA4po5cwCjSnA", "text": "Seriously, my favorite place in the entire Valley.  Fabulous food in a casual environment.  Excellent service, great drink menu.  Every time i eat here, i rave about the food.  I usually have the Pollo Cubano.  Its simply delicious.  An entree is about $20.  And worth every penny!", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "OkuSji4GcK_WhMtopu47qA", "review_id": "htGjz-Sw3un0fHnzPOr6Iw", "text": "When you go: try the black bean fritters with avocado dipping sauce---SOOOO GOOD...i could've eaten those for my whole lunch!\n\nThen, my friend and I shared two different dishes: \nthe Cuban sandwich (like a panini), which came with the black bean soup and a pork dish that was marinated in lime juice and spices.\n\nBoth dishes were really good! i would definitely go back, because EVERYTHING on the menu looked tasty. i wanted to try it all, but alas, my stomach and wallet are only so big.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N5JPIH_0fUge9suPoyp-9A", "review_id": "On5OQNa_NB-HnhKJ3nUfiA", "text": "A Midwest girl's Cuban haven.\n\nI went here twice Valentine's Day weekend. 5 stars for the mojitos. 5 stars for the Black Bean Fritters. 5 stars for the service.\n\nVery casual, cozy environment. I'll be back here the next time I'm in town.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Iycf9KNRhxvR187Qu2zZHg", "review_id": "AodTKDF47HsD1B5f__i8YA", "text": "So after driving by this place for a few years always wanting to try it out I finally did.  I am so thankful reading the yelp reviews helped my decision to finally try this place out cause it is some of the best cuban food I've ever had.  \n\nFor starters I got the calypso chips which are fried plantain chips and a black bean dip.  So awesome I could have just had that.  I also got this brazilian sugar cane drink with lime juice that was a twist on a mojito and it was awesome.  \n\nFor my entree I got the Boliche Mechado which is a Cuban pot roast stuffed with Spanish chorizo and simmered in a red wine sauce. Served with spicy potatoes which also were just excellent.  I am a huge chorizo fan so when I saw this on the menu I knew it was the choice.  \n\nI was too full for dessert so I couldn't try any of the amazing selections that were on the menu but I will be back for that for sure.  Also they have paella which I must go back for cause it had chorizo, scallops, clams, and mussles.  Sounds delicious.  \n\nThanks again yelp for another push to try a local hot spot.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "g6rlp5No6GjEDXkrjvg1kQ", "review_id": "HbKgx-Wjz_Gw1YnMpWK0eg", "text": "Okay so last night 6 of us came here for dinner. Its the 3rd time I have been to this location. The first time I thought it was AMAZING. Couldnt get enough of it. 2nd time was \"ok\", my drink (Pussy's Pain Killer) tasted off, not like the first visit and the food was somewhat bland. Chalked it off to being an off night. So last night I ordered a dish I had at the Bell Rd location which was phenomenal-Gallina Fritta. Last night it was almost dry, bland, you couldnt even taste the garlic or lime. So disappointing. My Pussy's Pain Killer tasted better but not even close to the \"wow\" factor the first time I had it. For this I dont think I will ever return, its far from consistent and has changed from \"Amazing\" to \"meh\" in 3 years time. Its time to find a new Cuban/Puerto Rican restaurant to get my fix.\n\nAs for the service..our server was extremely pleasant but scattered. He took appetizer orders from 4 of us and completely forgot to ask the other 2 at the table! Then the same 2.. their food entrees didnt even come out within 5 minutes of the rest of us.?? It is not a big restaurant and we were not a big party, so there was no reason for the service to be sub par.\n\nIn the poetic stylings of Guns -n-Roses.\" I used to love her...ooh yeah.. but I had to kill her\"..is my final word on this place.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2KNPtV5E44vAiEr5BvMkUA", "review_id": "fnh1knN5o-T3gyPN-NQpEw", "text": "Last night I introduced my friends to my fianc\u00e9. It took me a long time to decide on the perfect restaurant for us all to get together for some wonderful food and drinks. I remembered going to Havana Cafe before and enjoyed it quite a bit, so finally decided that would be the spot. Sadly, this time around it wasn't very impressive. My drinks were verrrrrry weak, my food was not flavorful or even displayed in an appetizing manner. The appetizers and dessert were good, but not amazing. I'm not sure why last night was different, but it was different enough to ensure that I probably won't return. That makes me sad.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ubs5fTE3KFaJ_R_AuBd5dg", "review_id": "s35PXJ-hxn6PoN6IrSc0nQ", "text": "Easily the best Cuban Food I have ever had. I can't remember what my dish was called, but it was pulled pork and peppers with rice on the side. Also, they serve Pusser's Painkillers, a drink that has a special place in my heart. Anyone who has ever been to the Soggy Dollar in the British Virgin Islands will understand.\n\nIt was so good that We went there twice on our vacation. The service was great and the patio was an excellent spot to relax on a nice spring night.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0LuN0DGTCkzpjAD3NyNN8w", "review_id": "MPHulAfay77icOmusK5o5A", "text": "My boyfriend and I recently purchased a Groupon for Havana Cafe since I've been wanting to take him there for quite some time. It was a $15 groupon for $35 worth of food, a pretty good deal! We were excited. \n\nWe sat down for an early dinner, around 6pm. Using the term greeted would be generous, so I'll just say that an older man came to our table and set 2 waters down without saying hello or how are you or anything. It's a small restaurant but there were only about 3 other tables with patrons in the restaurant. 15 minutes later he comes back with menus and asks if we want anything else to drink, I say just water for now because we had just gotten the wine menu. He proceeds to take our drink menus so I ended up just sticking with water. \n\nFinally, another waitress comes to take our food order. I show her the groupon to make sure it's okay to use it on that time and day (a lot of places won't let you use them during happy hour). She looks at it strangely and just walks off with it? She looked really annoyed. We got our Black Bean Fritters and Calamari appetizers. Both were so amazing. We were really blown away. For our main entree we ordered the seafood paella which was equally amazing, if not better. Although my boyfriend who has had paella on many occasions, thought it needed more saffron. I thought it was just fine. The seafood was really fresh and I think more saffron would have drowned out other flavors. \n\nWe ordered the mini caramel flan for dessert. It came out maybe 2 minutes after we ordered it so it's by no means fresh or prepared. I thought the caramel on it was bitter and I didn't finish it. \n\nOverall, the food here is amazing, definitely worth going for. I was really disappointed by the service. The staff seemed to be annoyed with our groupon usage which made me feel uncomfortable. The place itself is pretty quaint and nice. It doesn't seem very popular with younger people but maybe that's because of the service.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fxiCgoph0sakobXY9ZKFqQ", "review_id": "4G6tbwls1OKhCS5eGShFcA", "text": "Wanted to use my Groupon, and they were closed for renovation! Not sure how long that will last, but you may want to call first if you are thinking of going soon. Will update when I can actually go!", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N3L6SDymSRkYQtTiSDmXSg", "review_id": "lSq-OsoWaioD_oi63r3xpw", "text": "I'm glad I tried my wife's dish because I wasn't having a great introduction to this restaurant and it was somewhere down in 1.5 to 2* territory. It's easy to get carried away in a sea of red stars sometimes but maybe 2 mojitos or more carry the reviews skyward? :)  \n\nActually the  drink/ appetizer part was really nice  Mojitos, chorizo and maduros. Appetizers aren't gargantuan,usually a good thing,and are good value. I could see us coming back for just these. The mojito was not as good as  those made by a co-worker who'd attended the classes they run here, weird;) but still pretty serviceable. \n\nThe Rabo Encendido ( oxtail stew) I ordered  could have come from England it was that bland  the shopping list of spices that most recipes have in common for this had taken Labour day off.  really it was boiled meat on white rice with nothing other than the maduros providing the taste. I borrowed some of the sauce from the other dish to finish it as well as the amazingly tasteful black beans that accompanied her dish so it's not like they can't cook, just not consistently.     2.5  rounded up to 3.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "z3NvKGkYvBYXuO4OTe9AiA", "text": "I came here with Jim and Audrey W for the first time tonight and it was pretty good.  I've seen a few reviews for this place, so I was glad to try it out.\n\nI admit, I don't have a lot of exposure to cuban food.  I found this place to be quite authentic in my book...not your usual corporate stuff, thats for sure.  Very intimate with staff that really seems to know what thier doing.\n\nI wasnt all that hungry and wanted to get something light, so I stuck with an appitizer.  I cant remember the name of what I ordered becuase it was in spanish and I could not pronounce it, but it was good.  Jims dish looked really good, and Audrey had some fish.  Every one was happy.\n\nBeverages were always topped off and I enjoyed my experience here.  I found it to be on the pricy side, so it was good that I didnt have much of an appetite.  I wasnt looking to spend a lot of money and really didnt want a forklift full of food, which is what they seem to serve here.  On the lighter side, they seem to have an amazing menu with LOTS to choose from!\nVery impressive.\n\nA good time was had by all, and if you like Cuban food, go here!", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "P2kVk4cIWyK4e4h14RhK-Q", "review_id": "ybeYmbNp31usfhImbFwDNg", "text": "I came here for the second time last night.  Audrey W and I met Amy B for dinner.\n\nI opted for the special and kind of regret it.  It was a seafood paella.  I have to remind myself sometimes that I don't live by the ocean anymore and very few restaurants here in the valley provide good quality seafood dishes along the lines of the paella.\n\nIt was mediocre and I know many other things I have had at Havana Cafe are much better.\n\n:-( \n\nI'll just have to bank on my upcoming dinner at Wildfish for Restaurant Week to set me right.  I'm having the cioppino.\n\nI used to order things like cioppino or \"Fruite de Mare\" all the time when I lived in Boston and I always enjoyed it.  Two times ordering that sort of thing at restaurants in Phoenix and :-(  \n\nLesson learned.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S4jPvmZU45O5bDaCzSrfxw", "review_id": "ZLNQM8Jfj0Lvn3KmfITunw", "text": "So this is heartbreaking.  I've been going to Havana cafe for years and over looked a lot as far as decor and service, but once the food goes... So do I.  A friend who used to live here, who was visiting, suggested Havana cafe for dinner since it was always great.  Our food was not good.  It was ok at BEST and our service was lack luster- snotty really.  Then they cleared our plates before we were done and started to vacuum while we were still eating. If we were the only people keeping them there late, which it was NOT LATE AT ALL (and we weren't the only patrons there)  I could understand, but overall the service was poor right out the gate and our food wasn't great, So we will not be going back, which breaks my heart. Since I've had many good experiences in the past. I always knew I was paying more, but I figured it was worth it, but I don't think $400 for 5 people was worth that kind of poor service.  ESPECIALLY since SO many places are closing up these days.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jehLYv2SghZnDRg1zr8kYA", "review_id": "kECm-nJniJRctBO_IMIzwg", "text": "If you ever tried \"real Cuban food\" you will be disappointed at the lack of taste and the mundane appearance of the food. The food is overpriced, the tamales are awful, nothing like Cuban tamales at all. The local is poorly decorated,  and you need to bring a butt cushion to make your sitting experience a bit more pleasant on those plastic patio chairs. The service was below average, and one of the waitress could not find a way to smile. Really disappointing. \n\nNow the goods. Extensive menu, with many legitimate named cuban dishes, may be you will find something good, their name evokes that mysticism and curiosity we have about beautiful Havana,  and,  many people have never tried real cuban food so the restaurant will survive.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BV8c4QZEzvPWA00ZqJp-jQ", "review_id": "OhF8U93kV18MBrtoRJeamw", "text": "I visited today with a friend & we were both very pleased with our dinner. We shared an appetizer of Calypso Chips which are fried plantain chips with black bean dip. I honestly wanted to lick the dip bowl, lol. I saved some room for the Pollo Cubano, which seemed like it would be a simple dish. Chicken, beans & rice. It was simply delicious. The chicken was moist & tasted of citrus & the beans & rice had a tang to them (not hot or spicy, just tasty). My friend had the ox tail, something I'd never had nor had I ever really wanted, lol, but I tasted it & it was very yummy. For desert we shared a small coconut flan with citrus sauce. It was good but very rich & filling. I washed it all down with a glass of the Veniterra - pinot grigio - Argentina wine. \nThe entire meal was great, the staff were very friendly & helpful. The location is simple, but I went there for the food, not cushy seats & I did love the live guitar music. It was a little pricier than I'd expected, but the servings are big. Next time I'll go for lunch!", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UBIeuiLY9PobybSgo0qhWw", "review_id": "IccuIgW0_eaIakqnb-1Icw", "text": "I had the pleasure of eating here when I first moved to Arizona almost a year ago, my date insisted on bringing me to his fav restaurant. This quaint place has lots of character and was perfect for a date; as soon as we pulled up I got excited to experience some authentic Cuban food. I started off with the red sangria, it was very tasty and not too sweet like some I've tasted. For my entree I ordered the arroz con pollo and when they brought it out I was immediately happy that I ordered it. The chicken was seasoned perfectly and the saffron rice and white asparagus were all perfectly cooked. The portions were huge, after eating a good amount at the restaurant I still had enough for a meal at home. I will be back soon enough to try some more good eats off their menu!", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BiDA7uVJ5igMCsp4ZfpCpQ", "review_id": "mJUF7l8qg_rOOI4-unlrrg", "text": "I'd been craving Cuban food ever since I left Florida, and I couldn't have been more thrilled after our meal at Havana Cafe.  I wouldn't sit inside, as the atmosphere kind of sucks, but the patio was great in the recently-awesome weather.  The service was great... the waiter knew the menu inside and out, had great recommendations, and was the guy who remembers your order without a pad and somehow doesn't screw it up.\n\nSangria-Delicious\nMojitos-Same\nSeviche (spelled that way) -Ditto\nGambas y Pollo-See Above\nPumpkin Soup (seasonal)-Best I've Had\n\nThe bad - I think they are pretty over-priced for Cuban food.  Don't get me wrong, the food is great, but I don't think Cuban food should fall in the $20/plate range.  You need a key to get into the restrooms, which makes it feel kind of like a gas station.  You also get a feel that most male customers just go behind the dumpsters, not that I did that...  \n\nThis place would have been an easy 5-stars except for one thing, that totally blew the experience.  The waiter automatically added a 20% tip to the bill, on top of tax.  Ordinarily he would have earned it.  But when questioned, he said they always do that on large parties.  We were a party of 5.  He was extremely arrogant about it, saying nobody's ever questioned it.  Totally ruined the whole evening.  And of course, there was no mention of an auto-tip on the menu, go figure.  I could understand if there were 10 of us, you get it.\n\nOverall, I would be excited to go back again.  It's a great place to go if you are craving some pretty good authentic food in the valley that isn't Mexican.  Grab a $28 pitcher of sangria and/or a few mojitos, splurge on some appetizers, and go for just about anything on the menu.  Nobody in our group left disappointed, with the food at least.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "rjlb-7-JcmM6fR64ZpyTug", "review_id": "Vf3XKX2GU32xn0e9pdgc5w", "text": "Their Mojitos give you awesome dreams.  I'm not kidding.  Last night, after a couple (literally, I only had two, this isn't code for I got wasted... although it usually is), I dreamt that I was in some sort of vampire army where all the guys where hot and shirtless.  Let's just say it was a good dream.  I can't guarantee you too will find yourselves in the rippling biceps of the undead if you drink their Mojitos, but it's worth a shot.\n\nAside from the pleasant side effects experienced later, Havana Cafe is a must try.  If not just for the fact that it's charming.  I'm not a Mojito connoisseur, so my opinion means nothing.  I will say, the second one was a bit too sour for my taste.  I need to go back and try the food to really make a judgment call, but the service was great and the one appetizer I tried was pretty tasty.  I'd probably go for the bean dip and banana chips next time, though.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "yoDfjwyLi8jfyghj-Z7IWw", "review_id": "DXtpZiJl9R7W89rmqOfNsA", "text": "We loved the live music and outdoor patio. Food was great. Very authentic.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZPqojwiTk-Uy0QbRHGDu2g", "review_id": "eTxRjcKoPyPOd8-XijL_Iw", "text": "Awesome food and great service. I love to try different cuisines and this place has encouraged me to try more cuban food. We had the cuban sampler and the pollo ajjillo. The sampler was awesome. I would give 3 stars for the other dish. You must try the flavored sodas. They are really nice and so different from what sodas we generally drink. For the dessert we tried the flan which wad heavenly.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TRl5jiNFI2m0wfH6CqO3_A", "review_id": "a2qSOdsRiNIPxZ1gt8WhAQ", "text": "First time trying Cuban food, so that was fun to try something new.  Other than that, there was nothing to really rave about.  The wait staff did not seem thrilled to be there, people had little kids acting up in the tiny restaurant and the tables are on top of each other, so cell phone conversations took away from the experience too.  Not sure I would go again, but glad we finally gave it a try.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W2vzaJP1ItC18xzA59WLwg", "review_id": "AKbUiEYad2-EpL-un5hCIA", "text": "This Havana Cafe location fell very short of our expectations.  We were greeted and shown to a table surrounded by plastic patio chairs.  Looking around, we noticed this was part of the restaurant's decor, which seemed odd considering the price of the dishes averaged $20/plate.  We were offered a $3 mojito drink special, which was fair but poorly muddled.  For entrees we selected the Bistecs Cubanos, which was bland, and the Salmon con Salsa Papaya, which was admittedly good.  Though one dish was OK, we left the restaurant wondering what all of the hype was about.  We will not be returning to the Havana Cafe given the poor value of the meal and the less-than-notable ambiance.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pv7DGHzZ-uqIUdOsqPpsVg", "review_id": "LNiO9h7hBeNj0c5uO2-pFA", "text": "One word to describe this place? Cute. Another? Tasty.\n\nThe BFF and I visited Havana Cafe for the first time and hopefully not the last. We went for lunch on a Saturday so it wasn't very busy. The place is pretty small (and cute!) but there are many tables inside and out. They had festive Cuban music playing which added to the atmosphere.\n\nSince neither of us know much about Cuban food we decided to go with the tapas sampler. Perfect for two people, it was loaded with 6 of their tapas. I'll murder the names, but there were plantains, chorizo, a tamale, black bean fritters, cod fritters and one other meat item I can't remember the name of. We also got a side of Sun Chips (sweet potato fries) and a half pitcher of red sangria because that's how we ladies roll for Saturday lunch.\n\nEverything in the sampler was delicious. My favorites were the plantains, the black bean fritters and the tamale but I really did like it all. The sweet potato fries were good but I've had better. That's the only thing I probably wouldn't order again. Nothing in the sampler was spicy so it's a good option for just about anyone, except vegetarians.\n\nThe sangria was good, more wine tasting than some sangrias. i'd like to try the white sangria next time.\n\nThe service was great. Everyone was friendly and they didn't try to speed us along or anything as we took our time chatting and munching.\n\nThey have a pretty extensive menu so I'm looking forward to going back and trying a few more things next time.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qLCpuCWCyPb4G2vN-WZz-Q", "review_id": "xcHl0hojQqx6Gt2otQIknA", "text": "I had waited for awhile to try this place, as it's buried in a small little shopping center and couldn't find anyone who wanted to enjoy Cuban food. I first had Cuban food at an awesome little restaurant in DC and it was amazing. This, however, was not that place. \n\nThe summary? I enjoyed it - it was okay, but will not be going back, especially for the bill I paid. \n\nThe atmosphere is pretty cute, it's in a little house-like restaurant in a small shopping center tucked away on Camelback. But it's pretty quiet inside, so I'm not sure I would really like that for a date. Also, the bathroom is outside, which is a little strange. \n\nI had a glass of Malbec that wasn't all that great, but I'm willing to forgive wine. The other two had cocktails which they really enjoyed - so I think I just ordered poorly.\n\nThen we ordered 5 appetizers and two entrees to split between three people as we wanted to try all that we could. We had the plantains (they were good, but not the best I've had), then plantain chips with bean dip which was amazing! That was the best part of the meal. We ordered three more appetizers that I didn't really eat, so I can't judge them. \n\nI ordered the chicken with the mango sauce that came with beans and rice. For the price of the meal I was very underwhelmed. It was a really sizeable piece of chicken, but I wasn't a huge fan of the sauce and the beans and rice were just so-so. \n\nThe service though was awesome though. The waiter was great and answered all of our questions and recommended great appetizers. 4 stars for the service for sure.\n\nAgain, I don't think I would go back often, but I'm glad I at least tried it out. I'm also really happy that if I want legitimate Cuban food, I'm coming back here.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y87ZZCg10lZgx5NO0uqqSw", "review_id": "v_kQl1kGx01IZmmgePK53g", "text": "We have tried Havana Cafe several times as we love Cuban food (used to live in Miami). Tonight, once again we had just OK food and way over paid. \n\nMy Daughter has to eat \"gluten free\" and we found out today they do NOT have a dedicated fryer.  At the table next to us the kids were eating chicken nuggets.  My Celiac peers please double check before eating here.\n\nThe Masas de Puerco was dry and I ended up with the burned part of the beans from the bottom of the pan.  The food is barely average and super expensive.  We had 2 appetizers and 2 main dishes for four of us (2 kids) with one soda and it was over $60.  Kids dishes are $9.95.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uNtNvaXxR5z5UO7frcThNg", "review_id": "1hMRVaCvnNn56yh3LUg9Fw", "text": "Oh no oh no oh no :[ The decline of one of my favorite restaurants is upon us, which makes me very sad. This might be a bit long as I normally hold Havana Caf\u00e9 very near and dear to my heart. \n\nOver the last 4 years I have been to each of the three locations (north valley, Central and Chandler - which has since closed) and loved each. Consistently good food, drinks, and service. The past few times I have visited, I've started to see the signs of a decline in quality, but last night really sealed the deal. \n\nThe mojitos - These are what DRIVE me to the restaurant. I have long said that the mojitos at Havana Caf\u00e9 are my very favorite libations that have ever crossed my lips. Always very fresh, not too sweet, lots of mint, and perfectly strong. Last night they tasted like they came from a MIX. I do have to say that they were quite strong, so that was nice as I do enjoy a bit of a buzz, but that was about the only redeeming quality. A microscopic amount of mint, syrupy taste, and why on god's green earth were they PINK?! They were never pink before! \n\nThe food - I had my usual, the Paradise Pulled Pork. It was tasty as always! They have definitely messed with the portions though. You used to get an equal amount of pork, to the rice and bean mixture. That being said, you still get a considerable amount of food. But for $20 it stung a bit to be given the shaft on my tasty shredded swine. \n\nMy honey had the Gambas y Pollo which we really enjoyed. It was quite tasty! Yummy sauce that complimented the shrimp quite well.\n\nThe service - Really pretty bad. The man who took care of us (and the only one who was there serving) was not outright rude, but I felt like we were interrupting the bookkeeping that he was doing at the table in the corner, by coming in to eat (we were not the only people there). When my man asked him whether he liked the mojito or the caipirinha better, he made sort of a big deal of saying that in the (large amount) of years he has worked there, he has never tried either as they just don't appeal to him. An odd answer for sure, but I guess honest. He gave both of us a really crappy vibe. While we were there he actually threw something at the busboy. \n\nI have experienced this man before - and once saw him repeatedly being extremely rude to a guest on the patio over the entire course of my dinner. I don't know the whole story but it was very off-putting. That experience almost had me saying I was not going to come back to this location, but what can I say, it's always been a fav of mine. \n\nI REALLY hope this was a fluke, as I would hate to see such a previously amazing restaurant take this bad of a nose dive. \n\nI almost feel like I've lost a best friend. \n\nTL;DR - Great food. Definitely overpriced especially on account of the shrinking portions. Shitty service. POOR mojitos (which previously would knock my socks off).", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UPtysDF6cUDUxq2KY-6Dcg", "review_id": "SmpxgDZi5tEDk9SlOjDlug", "text": "Never been to a place like this before, but I am a fan of Cuban food now!  I had the paradise pork (see pictures) It was a little sweeter than I had expected, but really good.  Beans and rice were spicy, but really tasty.  I also highly recommend the fried bananas!!  I could eat a whole plate of those things ... my only suggestion would be to put chocolate sauce all over them hahaha!!!  \n\nCan't wait to go back and try more.  The service was really good and friendly.   A must try if you are in the area.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 7, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "w4suxL1zlxsihVlugZZDAQ", "review_id": "K-WW18mHSS2Y4K416qDDKg", "text": "Craving authentic Cuban cuisine? Well I was, and with one trip to Havana Cafe I satistied my craving. With a small and basic interior, it is far from a glamourized restaurant. However, what Havana Cafe lacks in apperance it makes up for in substance. Quality of the food, authenticity of the dishes and excellent customer service are the factors that really make this place stand out for me. \n\nEverything I tasted was extremely rich and packed with flavor. I ordered the ceviche, and it was AWESOME. It left an essence of piquant limes, ripe tomatoes and crisp bell peppers lingering on my tongue. I also thoroughly enjoyed their fried plantain chips with black bean dip (you've got to try it!!!!) This place serves the real Cuban deal.\n\nThe food here isn't cheap, so plan on spending a good chunk of change on your meal. Also, I'm hoping that I just visited on an off night because the mojito I ordered tasted more like a margarita as it lacked that refreshingly crisp mojito taste. It was disappointing but I'm determined to come back here and give them another chance. That way, I'll have an excuse to check out their mojito specials on Mondays!\n\nOur server was awesome and highly attentive. The fact that they have live music is also pretty cool. Overall, this place has a lot of authentic character and that's why I'm a fan. I enjoy unique dining experiences, and Havana Cafe definitely fits that bill. So, if your looking for something different, check this place out! Your taste buds will thank you.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S0pUSu8UmUxPaYR03KqX0g", "review_id": "YLwoLL1Z-QcI93TdihEuPw", "text": "Fantastic food, nice and simple style place, i loved it, will be back many times.\n\nBest food i have had. \n\nsoooo good.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Iycf9KNRhxvR187Qu2zZHg", "review_id": "W_oNrnRC_E1aUlnT1xLtRQ", "text": "Last night I went back to Havana Cafe with a groupon and wasn't as excited when I left.  For starters we get there and go to ask for a table and get wait time and the head of the house says it's like 20-30 min wait you sure you want to wait and we said yes that's fine and he goes ok and walks off shaking his head.  We were a little caught by surprise as that's not very professional but whatever he wasn't the cook.  So we sit down and wait and notice he is trying to get people to not wait and leave every single party that came up asking for a table as a matter of fact.  Many of us waiting have started to laugh at how horrible this guy is.  He even went as far as saying ya it's over a 30 min. wait so I wouldn't wait if I were you.  OMG really??? I hope the owner reads this and does something because if that was my restaurant I would be pissed.  \n\nAnyways on to the meal.  Laura A. and I shared the Tapas sampler which was good it comes with a Tamal Cubano which was excellent, some Chorizo and vegetables, Frituras de Frijoles, Maduros Fritos, Bacalaitos Fritos, and a couple Croquetas.  It was perfect for the two of us to share but there was a lot of fried on the plate which wasn't as much variety as we would hope for.  \n\nWe both finished the meal with coffee she got the Caf\u00e9 Cubano which was a sweet espresso and I went with the Moro Castle which had Dark rum, Bailey's and butterscotch schnapps combined with Cuban coffee it was a nice way to end the evening and enjoy with dessert which we shared a coconut flan with mango sauce.  The dessert was good not great though I am a huge flan fan and I have had better.  \n\nSo overall I would say the meal was a 3.5 but the front of the house being so rude knocked it all the way down to a 2.  Pretty sad after I had given it a 4.5 on my last trip.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nlUIgx4bf0Apgl6aD1xO2w", "review_id": "fh0t9zgsl0WvnbgR0-qElg", "text": "I miss this place every day.\n\nUsed to live right behind it, and took it for granted.  Simple and the yummiest.\n\nTheir Berenjena con Garbonzo is one of the most magical things I have ever put in my mouth.\n\nBlack bean fritters, ham croquettes-- everything is good.\n\nOH!  Their cocktails!!", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gVgbIRT9mJkeWSAzBA9i6g", "review_id": "8LIBXK95n4FI4ob38rKKmg", "text": "Back for our annual Havana Cafe fix. Our entrees and deserts were excellent as usual. I had the brisket (Ropa Vieja, with moros and maduros fritos) followed by the Pudin de Pan con Chocolate, while my girlfriend had the Gambas y Pollo (jumbo shrimp and boneless breast of chicken in a lobster broth) and the Arroz con Leche (rice pudding laced with anise). Special kudos for the brisket, which was the best I've ever had.\n\nMy mojito was good but not great (as it always has been before), and they've definitely reduced the size. However, the only significant disappointment was the Pastelitos de Carne appetizer -- the pastry was nice and flaky, but it was burned slightly on the bottom, while also being somewhat cold in the middle. We'll get something else next time. Still, that's a minor blemish on an otherwise wonderful meal.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U_fAIe7CUaGMejwSdNvMgw", "review_id": "Qa7IiVhkGBGxZsyblAvuIw", "text": "Havana Cafe caters for Passover and provides the greatest Kosher for Passover food I've ever had.  Now that I've outed myself as a Jew, let me just say that Kosher for Passover is one step above regular Kosher rules requiring no bread products, which usually means that the food is even blander than usual.  This may not seem possible after you've had a Kosher meal, but it turns out that the food tends to get even blander the more ingredients that are not allowed.  Somehow Havana is able to overcome the bland requirement to create the best kosher for Passover food I've ever had.  The brisket is good for several meals, and the dish with the eggplant and matzah is amazingly good even though there is no meat and it is not better than the brisket.  Besides, it's nice to have some more leftovers after I am done eating the leftover brisket.\n\nBut. . . how come the food at the restaurant isn't as good?  That just seems to be one of the mysteries of life that I have been unable to fathom after five visits.  The Kosher for Passover food is actually much better than anything I have ever ordered at the restaurant.  My wife really likes the place even though the location near us closed, so I'll continue to contemplate this mystery and look forward to Passover and leftovers.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1qw1NflQJvb0WhKn-_hwDQ", "review_id": "dAKwHQYv594UMTAtGETG1Q", "text": "I love cuban food! Arroz con Pollo is one of my favorite dishes and honestly Havana Cafe did not disappoint! The dish was delectable! HOwever... I hate, hate, hate when I get an amazing meal but it is ruined by yucky uncrusty cheap bread... So although I loved the food, Havana please PLEASE get some tasty crusty bread!", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZhnXBRziSyXZHG5B3GebcA", "review_id": "0mWHe0pRxqwUU9B0dnimGw", "text": "I'm very sad to write this update, but feel obligated to do so. My friend and I called Havana at 8:30pm on a Thursday night (5/12) to find out what time they close. We were 5 minutes away. The woman who answered said they normally close at 9pm but since they didn't have any customers for the past hour, they were closing in 10 minutes. In my opinion, this is unacceptable. We love Havana's food, but feel the service has been hit or miss for years. It was the food that kept us coming back. Now, I'm not sure we will be going back anytime soon.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X_kPh3nt0AJPNPHye2rTlA", "review_id": "ofvaepkjBgZxsicds1gZGQ", "text": "I really enjoy this place...i love cuban food...my favorite is fried plantains and the black beans and rice...yum yum...i am obssessed with their mojitos...it is a little pricey but good food is worth it...it is different...the restaurant is very small and quaint...the staff is so sweet and nice and give great suggestions...", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lJle0RtEcaRo41cVVRLv6A", "review_id": "f6f62rroMa4vSgK1Emmqxw", "text": "I have never written a review, but the food at Havana Cafe was so underwhelming (and not in the least bit good) that I feel compelled to share. \nI ordered the Pollo Ajillo which, in reality, was a pile of salt with a side of chicken and rice. I opted for Arroz con Gandules instead of white rice as it has been years since I have had this tasty Puerto Rican side. The whole thing was almost inedible... I came home and actually brushed my teeth immediately, it was so bad!  My husband had the Pollo Cubano, which was equally underwhelming and nothing that we could not make at home ourselves.  The restaurant gets an extra star for the wonderful Cafe Cubano and the extremely attentive wait staff .  I had high hopes for this place but the next time I have a craving for Cuban food, I will be heading to Sabor Cubano.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CSJe1dakmCL8GlmH54k9cg", "review_id": "Q1oQsu8hPyVNOQxw-NVgHg", "text": "This place was great!!! Went there last night and had a great experience. We showed up at 9pm and there was plenty of seating inside and outside on the adorable patio with lights strung up and music playing. Our server was fantastic, and he recommended the black bean fritter appetizer which was to DIE for. I would go back again just for those, with the avocado dip, they were amazing. We also had the gazpacho soup, which was good, nothing amazing but there's not a whole lot you can do with gazpacho. Also had a chicken entree that had fried plantains and beans and rice that was quite good but too big to finish. Great wine and Brazilian beer too. All in all, a great experience and we will definitely come back soon!", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YTw0hz4Y9z29xtd4axMcNQ", "review_id": "VnWJs1f1gP7KUK7wCg_lKw", "text": "Let me start by saying that I absolutely LOVED the food.  My dinner was spot on.\n\nSo why the 2 stars?\n\nQuite frankly, it was way over priced.  And I'm not talking about a few dollars too expensive.  For an average dinner, you'll be spending $25 to $30.  And while the food is tasty, the ambiance does not come close to warranting $30 per plate.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SZyo9fK-aGvoEeiHxvOCUw", "review_id": "VXClKgUDWq0DdGg03dmzKw", "text": "I lived in Miami for many years, so I can say this was mediocre Cuban food with some authority. Not bad, but for what you got, the price was outrageous. For that kind of money, you could do some real fine dining.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Aewxy029yutjQm5dbNX3eA", "review_id": "lVrq95Dwb_Lrm945rdc5oA", "text": "Would be a solid 4 stars, except the menu seems to be overpriced across the board. \n\nMet a friend here for a late dinner on a Friday night, the small restaurant (and patio) were about half full. We sat outside. Atmosphere is about what you'd expect from an old strip mall type cafe along Camelback. Nicely set back from the road, though. \n\nService was very friendly and helpful, offering suggestions to the overwhelmingly large menu. \n\nIn order to fit the budget, we both went with the special of 3 courses for $19.99. My gazpacho was incredibly tasty & fresh, very delicious. Friend had black bean fritters, which were described as \"very beany\", and good. Main course was chicken with sweet onions, rice & beans for me (can't remember the exact name) and the pulled pork, rice & beans for my friend. Both entrees hit the spot. Dessert choice was chocolate bread pudding, nice, warm and creamy. Yum. \n\nWith two beers and a glass of chardonnay, the total bill was around $65. Not bad, but considering it was the least expensive option on the menu, the presentation, atmosphere and quality wouldn't be enough for me to spend $25-$30 per entree as most were listed. Not quite worth it. \n\nI'd go back, maybe for lunch or for tapas, just to try some of the other dishes.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZK_WcbPcxO7ZgHAbIoqFpw", "review_id": "rpJ_T8tiW0UZRrYyEotNOA", "text": "I really wanted to like this place. Due to poor service and overpriced entrees, they only get 2 stars. We ordered the black bean fritters with avocado dip, the pulled pork, the Cuban style steak and flan for dessert. It was just \"ok.\" The food alone was at least 3 stars; however, in my opinion the price was too expensive for the quality of their food. If I'm going to pay $30 for my meal, I want to at least sit on a non-patio plastic chair. \n\nOn to the service . . . the whole time, we wished we had the other waiter. He seemed happy to work there and was so informative to his customers. Our server was more concerned about pushing us to order more food that she decided to slack on her waitressing abilities (i.e. refilling water). She would say subtle things to make us feel like we were not ordering enough, such as \"that's it! just one dessert?,\" \"any other appetizer?,\" \"are you sure you don't want a sangria?\" These weren't said with a smile either. She was worried about her tip amount, and she should be after how she treated us. Needless to say, I would have given them 1 star but the food made up for it. \n\nI think I'll try some place else for my Cuban fix.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NWh7AAPcOmAKSFOfukEsSw", "review_id": "05MLMDnjUCb6HIGLaViFTA", "text": "I want to like it more, I really do.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8KmHPVzyBW45_tXX8zU5mA", "review_id": "JOUcGaNoYhBMNIOfjnZ2eA", "text": "Every time I come here I always tell myself NEXT TIME I'm only ordering black bean soup, tapas, and the guava pasteles! Then the selective amnesia sets in... \n\nEnter Groupon. So last weekend I couldn't pass up the Havana Cafe Groupon - Groupons always make me feel just a little bit better about dining out on overpriced Cuban, or any overpriced food/service in general. The one I purchased was for something called \"completas\" - complete family meals to-go for 4, normally priced at $39.95 but going for $20 through Groupon. When I was a kid I lived next door to this Cuban family in LA and I fondly remembered the tower of styrofoam containers filled with black beans, pollo con arroz, plantains, and bread that often accompanied the Sera family when they paid us visits. I was excited so I gave it a shot. At $20, what could it hurt?\n\nThe lady on the phone was very nice. She took the order, asked if I'd like to upgrade the col salad (like a citrus slaw) to a mista salad (mixed greens) for $2.50 more. I declined. I went with the paradise pulled pork with moros and the chocolate bread pudding for dessert. It was ready in 15 minutes. I went to pay and there was some confusion about the value of the Groupon but it was honored in full and I was charged about $3.77 for the tax. I got home only to find that the Cuban bread had been left out. Major bummer! As for the meal - the portions were probably enough to fill 2 adults, assuming they ate every last bite, but the moros, pork, and plantains were all sensational! The col salad I could probably have done without but the chocolate bread pudding was just AH-MAHZING! \n\nAll in all I'd probably skip the completas next time, unless I had the Groupon again, but I'd definitely come back for black bean soup, tapas, and dessert!", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hb49IsEZltm85wLz3uMrmw", "review_id": "2Q_2lZtmNVR9FFlxV08Sqw", "text": "I was so looking forward to making this a restaurant that I could frequent often since I am a huge fan of Latin food. I invited my grandparents to meet me here for dinner back in March 2011. The inside of the restaurant is inviting until you realize that your chairs are those that you see at Lowe's for a backyard pool party....plastic? Come on for the prices they are asking averaging $20-35 a plate. Why plastic chairs? We started off with 4 mojitos and some appetizers. Platanos-fried plantains with garlic sauce. They were okay but found them to be more on the chewy side than crispy. We all had Ropa Vieja with potatoes and rice. I was disappointed in my main entree as it was overpriced for the quality of food that I was served. My grandparents seemed to enjoy their dishes but also were so engaged in making the evening special since it was the night before my grandmother's birthday. My bf was not impressed with his entree either. This is not real Cuban food and I can tell you this because I have a close friend who is Cuban that has cooked for me. get your passport and travel to Cuba through Canada and go have yourself some REAL Cuban cuisine not this crap that they \"call\" Cuban food. It is overpriced for all that you get. it got two stars because the service was attentive and staff was friendly plus the 3 mojitos I drank were the best out of everything there!", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XkJhDj_iBxTW3Llf4X-Bow", "review_id": "CDmg_M9YxWdF7Fahu8MmTw", "text": "We usually go to the one on Bell Rd in N. Scottsdale but were in the area so tried this second location. I again had the Berenjena con Garbanzo, and it was again just as lovely. If your a fan of eggplant you've got to try it!\n\nI usually order it with peas instead of rice and so expected it, but they didn't have peas so instead had the black beans on the side. It was different from how I am used to eating it but it was still very good! \n\nThe black beans are good. It was the first time I had them so the unexpected change was good. They also didn't have the usual asparagus so brought me a little salad of cabbage and some sort of vinaigrette? It was delicious and somewhat like coleslaw but also completely unique.  Again a nice switch up from the norm. \n\nI agree with most of the other views that the price is a little high for the type of food, but having had my experience with Cuban food in Miami on many trips I can say its decent. So is worth it every now and again. \n\nOur service at this location was also great. Very attentive and lots of check in's to see how we were.\n\nI actually think the plastic chairs lend to the \" feel\" of the place. If you have ever spent time in Little Havana or off the beaten path away from South Beach, or Lincoln Rd in Miami, you know what I mean. But I think it supposed make you feel as if your \"patio\" dining, in the tropics even inside here in AZ.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3-GsuYu-kf_VfyM8W7R1ag", "review_id": "JmihlZ6WgvTOKZNeUpfXQg", "text": "I have to say, I was very disappointed with my dining experience at Havana Cafe last night... the place smelled wonderful upon walking in and everything tasted okay (though not as fresh as I would have expected for the price), but I was thrown off-guard by the plastic chairs and frozen fishstick-resembling appetizers!\n\nThe sangria is delectable and, in the moment, I enjoyed the ceviche. However, the tapas sampler was incredibly disappointing... I've traveled throughout the Latin Caribbean and this food did not meet my expectations. \n\nMost importantly, though, I awoke in the middle of the night to horrible cramping, chills, and diarrhea that kept me up for hours. I have strong reason to believe this was food poisoning from the restaurant (given I didn't eat anything else last night) and I have every intention of pursuing a full refund.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M-j04kcOanazSntBzoD3ng", "review_id": "PSvv5aP0llOz6wqjh84qUg", "text": "Groupon deals are not meant for all places. Some should avoid it like the plague, and that list includes Havana Cafe. \n\nThe three stars are for the food; everything else needs to be overhauled. The restaurant is really tiny, and filled with plastic chairs to capacity, which affects mobility somewhat. With the Groupon deal, this problem was compounded, because by 6.30, it was already filled up. Like many reviewers have mentioned, it wouldn't hurt the waiters to smile and do some chitchat. \n\nThe day we went, there were just two people rushing around taking orders and serving food, and another who was ushering in guests, handling the phone, and printing out the receipts. He had so much to do, that he was (not unexpectedly) making errors...as he did with our bill.\n\nWe ordered the tapas platter, which came with deliciously warm Cuban bread, and served to whet our appetites. I got the Chicharrones de Pollo, which was fried pieces of chicken dipped in spicy batter, served with a side of beans and rice and plantains. It was nice, but too dry for my taste and I wish they had been more generous with the beans.\n\nK got the Boliche Mechado, which is roast beef stuffed with chorizo and cooked in red wine, served with a side of rice and beans. Very tasty!\n\nThe flan that we ordered for dessert more than made up for the sour service. It was made to perfection, and wasn't too sweet. \n\nThough the food was good, I found it overpriced, and certainly the charm you would expect from a neighborhood hangout like the \nHavana Cafe was totally missing. Also, I don't know if this happens there often, but the day we went, the electricity went out thrice, for about 5 mins each time, and we were left eating in semi-darkness! Strange!", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lkHLJZc4FempZ4ROvr3nRg", "review_id": "7mG-zfhvKPLPDdiQaAs5Kg", "text": "The world's slowest service - do not go here if you are in a hurry. The food was a miss for me but I don't blame the restaurant - I had the Pollo Cubano and the flavor was really bright - not really my thing but maybe I just don't like Cuban flavors. I did enjoy the rice and beans on the side. The server was courteous but so sloooooooow - I don't see a reason to go back.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zcSzK5KQmnsyg0umeezTYg", "review_id": "qRxX5UiUyGjhv6bneGTEiw", "text": "We came for lunch. My husband had the lunch special of the jerk chicken with rice beans and a citrus slaw. It was very tasty. I had the Ropa Vieja with plantains and black beans and rice. IT was absolutely delicious. The waitress was very friendly and very attentive. Our ice teas were never less than half full and she made a point to check in frequently. We had a Groupon and everything went smoothly. We will definitely be back.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AkJFqLqHHAKY3H5R8p7cPQ", "review_id": "KV0rHuXh0V8Oo8ALOSI6aA", "text": "Me gusta comida de cubano!\n\nI came here with a friend, and we used a Groupon.  I have heard a lot of great things from coworkers and friends about this small little place in Arcadia Phoenix area.  I have driven by it several times, and it was finally time to get a feel of Cuba.\n\nThe waiter gave us a very homey and family type feeling with the passion he showed by explaining the menu.  I ordered the Pollo Cubano, which has grilled chicken with savory sweet onions on top and a side of black beans and rice.  The onions gave a dynamic sweetness and yumminess that I can't explain with words.  My friend ordered dried plantains.  The first order had black beans inside, and the other was almost like a sweet plantain banana dessert.  We enjoyed the food family style with some beer.\n\nI will definitely have to make a return trip to Havana Cafe!", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TvehcDYA85JJYCbM3sDdLA", "review_id": "NZIvIiKXJFNZ9kBBJPzeRA", "text": "Pros:  The food is really delicious.  I had their Ropa Vieja and DH had their Chicken Cubano.  Both dishes were terrific.  The black beans alone are worth the trip.\n\nCons: the ambiance.  The exterior is inviting with the Spanish styled roof, but there is a funky aroma when you enter.  Seems to need deep cleaning in the carpet, bathroom, or maybe a fresh coat of paint.  I agree with others who complain about paying $20 + for an entree and sitting on plastic chairs.  Place is dying for some help in the interior.\n\nI probably wouldn't take a date here.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "53Nh-_bsrQFUtj_pkFxu9g", "review_id": "pdKhP6KCcoXQB47N_44dRA", "text": "My husband and I had a Groupon or we likely wouldn't have tried this restaurant. I've driven past it for years and always wanted to eat there, but it's ridiculously overpriced. Even with the Groupon ($25) our bill was an additional $70!\n\nMy husband had the Emparedado Cubano, which is a Cuban sandwich which was $16 and was quite tasty, although he picked off the pickles. I just thought it tasted like a pickly ham sandwich. I had the Gallina Frita, which was excellent, but a huge amount of food for one person. The shredded chicken was succulent and rich, with caramelized onions and other flavors and the side dishes were good but not extraordinary. At least I had leftovers for lunch the next day.\n\nMy husband really enjoyed his two mojitos and he's quite picky about his mojito quality. My caipirinha was just okay, as it was overly limey. We had the bacon wrapped dates for an appetizer and they were excellent. \n\nThe waiter took a very long time to greet us after we were seated and he continued to be absent for very long intervals, although he was very nice and helpful in helping me pick out a main dish to order. Overall, our meal including appetizer and dessert took slightly more than 2 hours, although the restaurant was not at all busy (when we got there, there were maybe 3 other tables seated).\n\nI agree with others that think the decor is pretty sad. The plastic chairs seem out of place in a restaurant that asks you to pay upwards of $16 per entree.\n\nProbably won't ever go back, unless it's for happy hour, since this place is just so expensive, but the food was quite good.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rw-Bpjrx9mcni1llZDhVtA", "review_id": "863u6eTABnrb9DCpX_fLdA", "text": "Let me say this about Havana Cafe: the service was excellent. I have no complaints here. Staff was friendly and attentive.\n\nThe entrees, however, was average and even sub-par for the price. For as much as it all cost, I expect my tongue to salivate for the next bite; mine didn't. It was merely alright. Desserts fared a little better: the coconut flan was to DIE!", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-mwSYmGuohptvOUyPv5M0g", "review_id": "cRtpQC25TxgeGPBoh-9vsQ", "text": "Delicious food. Great service. Interior not the best but they could of made it better by having Cuban music on or something.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 8, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "BV8c4QZEzvPWA00ZqJp-jQ", "review_id": "-bK_ZNYFqAGcKr6l37b-qQ", "text": "Still as good as I remembered! \n\nThis visit around I tried the following:\nAlcapurrias (Picadillo stuffed croquette made from tropical vegetable masa)\nTostones (Twice-fried green plantains)\nArroz con Gandules (Pigeon peas cooked with rice, pork, olives and capers)\nMofongo (Crushed plantains and pork cracklings)\nSangria made with Red wine\nCortadito (Caf\u00e9 Cubano laced with steamed milk)\n\nBetween the Tostones & the Calypso chips, I prefer the Calypso chips. \nThe Arroz con Gandules is very good, you can really taste the saltiness of the capers.\nThe Mofongo were my absolute FAVORITES :D  They are very basic, but who needs more?!\nAs far as the Cortadito goes, I'm pretty sure that I could feel my pupils dilating as I was drinking the tiny cup down, lol. If this is a diluted Cuban Coffee, I'm not sure I'm ready for the real deal! Even though it was strong, or perhaps because it was so strong, I feel like I'm hooked! :) \n\nWord of warning, if you don't like garlic, you need to really consider your choices. I don't think there are many dishes made without the use of garlic.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6nDU6uu_qtYJJe9_XroUVA", "review_id": "_qqkBHFw0KGflCEzlNvyhQ", "text": "Great food.  Great service. Loved the mohitos...just like in Cuba.  And the Ropa Vieja is excellent.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qywVBBmOW9fbqWDi3XO8rQ", "review_id": "dZsZ-KIL8zSPSvUvp8OM2Q", "text": "My husband's favorite place in town and he took his friends and family there. \nEveryone loves the place. The waiter did the bill wrong first time when we were there. \nBut the food is good.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GrSixRnGIxNUJ1Cn5DNX9A", "review_id": "pgCLr4exBMu_iBFFNiwT5A", "text": "In spite of being on the corner of 44th and Camelback it does a good job of insulating you from the traffic and taking you some place else, in this case our dear Communist neighbors to the South.  I like the sampler because it allows you to enjoy the finest island interpretations of pork, beef, and chicken.  Also, no meal is complete without going bananas for the ....well, tostones.\n\nYou gotta hand it to those Castro brothers.  They forcefully preside over a country that has a pretty great national cuisine.  Viva La Revolucion!", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vgkiEcOG_5q_yGaRRulrHg", "review_id": "-3khqn4lsUf4j2MTMFpdJw", "text": "I was hoping for so much more.  Kind of a cute looking restaurant.  Outside patio is quaint and fine.  We had the tostones which weren't as crispy as i like them and the sauce that accompanies the tostones wasn't that great.  They were already all out of the arroz con pollo by 6:30 p.m. (what?!) so I had another chicken dish.  Husband had the pulled pork.  We were not wowed by either dish.  Wasn't horrible but nothing to come back for.\nThe worst part was how all over the place the wait-staff was.  One person was like the hostess but was coming to our table throughout the night.  Another dude came and took our food order but was so creepy that i nearly lost my appetite.  Yet another person delivered our meals but again returned to the table at some point to clear a dish and then another person cleared other dishes.  We waited forever for our check, forever to pay, etc.  And although it sounds like a lot of people were coming to our table, few people actually visited us after our food arrived to see how everything was.  My husband was SO annoyed.  Definitely not a great place and not worth its money.  it's a shame because if the owners knew how badly run it was, they'd change it--very much out of a kitchen nightmares episode.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gVgbIRT9mJkeWSAzBA9i6g", "review_id": "f0_ACd3O6hszTYD4_8uKwg", "text": "Another awesome dinner at Havana Cafe! The service was a slow because they were short a waiter, but everything else was just about perfect. We split the onion/almond soup, which was unbelievably delicious, and my mojito was back to its usual perfection. Both the Masas de Puerco Fritas (crisp pork morsels with mojo-garlic lime sauce, rice and beans) and the seafood special were outstanding. Cheesecake with chocolate rum fudge sauce closed out the evening, and we both agreed it was among the best cheesecakes we've ever had (and the slice was HUGE).\n\nWhat are you waiting for? Go now!", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BKanZogIM0b8gVhb9thziA", "review_id": "LGd0YnIbOgk-9Fpq7aqG7g", "text": "The distinguished puertorican writer and  political advocate Lola Rodriguez de Tio in her 1893 publication of the poem: \"A Cuba\" said: \"Cuba y Puerto Rico son de un pajaro las dos alas\". (Cuba and Puerto Rico are the two wings of a bird). And for those of us living far away from our beloved Islands, The Havana Cafe offers the perfect mixture of culture, food, flavors, music and atmosphere.  Especially when one doesn't feel like getting in the kitchen or catching the next flight to San Juan.  Pricey?  Yes, like any other premium service of its kind.  Delicious and as authentic as one can find 2000 miles away from home.  Don't forget to try the \"Arroz con Gandules\"; it is phenomenal! Sorry mom!", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iUJAeNJyM9o60oDL-Ne9tw", "review_id": "M9DxFqiFawBFLxblzGl75A", "text": "I had a Groupon and went for dinner with my boyfriend last night.  This place is amazing!  We started off with the tapas sampler, and everything on it was great.  We also ordered bacon wrapped dates stuffed with chorizo, which just melted in my mouth.  For our entree, we shared a fried chicken dish--very good and actually not too heavy.  And if course, since it's a Cuban restaurant, I had mojitos.  They were delicious, and very authentic--no Bacardi!  In addition to the great food, the service was fast and friendly.  We will definitely be going back soon!", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wy6JfQaebNErtuk1mt5aEg", "review_id": "kQ2NMCCgZN2-1uBRnfBQVw", "text": "Yelp alerted me that I have a review to complete, from nearly 2 years ago. \n\nI remember how I felt about this place back then, and still feel strongly about this place now. Recollections of how much I would not like to return to this place again. \n\nFind a place that serves Cuban-inspired food, or if there is a frozen aisle that does, heat it up in a microwave, transfer it onto a plate, and voila! Of course you'll remember to remove that non-microwaveable plastic film that Havana overlooked.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Xi8oUCqueuCrLjHGHWnGdQ", "review_id": "1WUSxzpUQl4F1ys7uDUs8Q", "text": "Excellent!  Very good food and service. Loved the dark rum mojito.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JcsgdLl4HcmAHMRhgsBK7Q", "review_id": "VO3AYWy4X-9DqqC6wWz1vQ", "text": "Not the best food I've had, but certainly the best service and servers around!! Very happy atmosphere! Great place for date night but only for the environment. Still looking for awesome flavorful Cuban food. But yes great little restaurant!", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GP-h9colXgkT79BW7aDJeg", "review_id": "_KiQ6nVJoLxE40X4CawU8g", "text": "Can't believe this place isn't better-reviewed. Have probably been here a dozen times and never had an item I didn't like. Starters are always fab -- wonderful black bean and chicken soups, kids love the plantain chips and black bean dipping sauce. I would go here just for the bacon-wrapped chorizo-stuffed dates. Meaty, salty, sweet luscious goodness? Yes, please. They do a wonderful (and HUGE) arroz con pollo, and their caribbean chicken with black beans and rice is also to die for.  Friendly service, nice location, Havana Cafe is always a winner.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "p7dvahRPZIWL7T6pFA_0dg", "review_id": "FxqTBlJyzW50o2FTeXaQLg", "text": "This place is small but had very clean shiny silverware and plates and I was impressed with that.\n\nI decided to try an entree salad and picked the one that was suppose to be mango glazed chicken. It soon came out and the first thing I noticed was the greens were all WILTED and dry and warm. The greens were topped with a small (maybe two oz.) plain (not mango glazed) grilled chicken breast that was sliced and very dry. The plate was garnished with two sliced grape tomatoes and two half sliced orange sliced. The dressing was suppose to be citrus vinaigrette but it was thick and might have been the mango glaze that should have been on the chicken and certainly didn't  seem like any kind of vinaigrette. ( almost 2 stars) \n\nMy husband had the shredded beef brisket. I tasted the brisket and it was lean for brisket but pretty much unseasoned. I didn't try the rice and beans but my husband said they were very good and well seasoned and he mixed the brisket mixture with the rice and beans and said all together that way they were good. (3 stars)\n\nThe restrooms are outside I don't know if they are air-conditioned.\n\n2.5 stars", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GeXNo-BDhQcQHuql0Ahb0Q", "review_id": "OfLD8gwTUT8sDjU1wqYdCQ", "text": "I came to the Phoenix location for lunch through Groupon.  I ordered the beef brisket called Ropa Vieja, which was very tough and like eating strands of rope.  I could see where it got it's name \"ropa\", because it is like cooked strands of rope. There was plenty of meat, but the flavor was all boiled and leached out of the meat.  It was served to me like a stew , but the beans and rice side and the ropa was swimming in a plateful of water almost to the edge of the plate.  The ropa stew had no flavor, like it was boiled in a big potful of plain water that kept getting changed.  I had to add a lot of salt., shake more and more and more salt on it.   It was very ICK to me.   I wish I ordered the cerviche instead.  I didn't think the ropa was worth it even with the Groupon discount, I would not want that dish even if it were free, unless I was starving.  I told the waitress it was very bland and asked her if it was normal to have all that water in the plate.   She said it was \"juicey\", but to me, juice implies flavor, but I guess \"juice\" for water is a waitress being positive and politically correct on her job.   My jaws were tired trying to chew the strands of \"rope\".  She did not offer to bring me something else.  She said that was the way it was.\n\nFor dessert, I ordered the coconut mini flan with mango sauce, and that was really good!   I'd give it an A and the size was larger than the word mini implies.  \n\nSorry for such  negative review about the ropa, but I tell it like it is, and if I thought it was terrific, I'd surely say so.\n\nMaybe you will find something else on the menu to your liking, or maybe you are less discriminating than I am about tough and flavorless Ropa meat swimming in a plateful of water  (Yes, I know the difference between juice, sauce, soup, and water.).   I consider myself a great cook and I eat out a lot.  \n\nI only tried this Ropa, and it is not good enough to make me wanna give this restaurant another change at my own cost.   The waitress was very nice and attentive though, I have no complaints about her service, but she did not offer me a substitute.  I would have given it a one star, but she was a friendly and attentive waitress.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "-bK0Kg21nyJcjxxsehzumg", "review_id": "UxTEVzeBFJ6WIjAPuBbA-w", "text": "I love cuban food!  And so I take every chance to eat it, so when I saw a cuban very close to our hotel in Scottsdale, I was there!  Unfortunately, the minute I walked in, I should have turned around and walked right back out again.  There was a distinct smell that wasn't clean and wasn't pleasant.  But my interest in  a good cuban meal got the better of me.  Big mistake.\n\nThe food was definitely sub-par.  I had the sampler, which included pollo cubano, ropa vieja, and masas de puerco.  Unfortunately, none of the dishes was particularly flavorful, and none were good renditions of the dish.  The pollo was bland other than an overly acidic sauce, the ropa vieja was just lacking in flavor and the vegetables and broth hadn't been blended together, and the masas weren't crispy in the least.  The whole meal was a huge let down.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "__IH6IiLx8-V0KvEcn1u6g", "review_id": "n9aBgKr6QmoHuU1lx3gLxA", "text": "Some of the best Cuban food I've had and very reasonably priced as well! \n\nI can never decide between the bistecs cubano or the bacaloa (salt cod)!", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "55GXsFLH4QYnTQqiijBtxA", "review_id": "sJzQAXrjUWe1WlcNJG2sGw", "text": "I love Cuban restaurants. I guess I have to face it. The staff here is extremely nice. We came in for lunch, and were early so it was not crowded.  The black bean soup was perfect. The rice was excellent. I would have like a bit more pork shoulder on my cuban sandwich. It was toasted just right with the cheese gooey.  The fried bananas were just right. The Cuban tamale was as good as always.  i could not figure ot how a Cuban Restaurant would not have any Cuban Coffee on the day we were there?? Oh well you can't hit it perfect every day.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "d22HLDhEXthRwKH2-GWLxQ", "text": "I was somewhat disappointed in this restaurant. I went here today for lunch after going to the other location about 7 years ago and really enjoying it. I had a Groupon that was about to expire, so the BF and I went there for lunch. The place was fairly empty, only two other tables were full at about 12:30. I ordered the paradise pork (I think?) and he had the fried pork. Our server was very nice and spoke highly of my dish. The dish was supposed to have bell peppers and habanero peppers in it, but it was not spicy. The pork had a weird flavor to it....kind of like it was a bit old or possibly frozen, but I don't know if that is for sure the case. The bf's pork was kind of dry and didn't have a ton of flavor. When you ate the meat with the rice and beans it was alright because the rice and beans were actually pretty good. We also got the maduras which were good, a little mushier than I've had elsewhere, but good flavor. The real problem with this place is their prices. Without the groupon our lunch would have cost around 30$. That is a bit ridiculous, in my opinion. I don't think I would go here if I had to pay full price, but I might try it again if I had a discount. Overall: Don't run here, but don't run away from here.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v2UqlUHA8d3lgTIby0CCFQ", "review_id": "L8_n73NiChXl6Cvm2Gnc8g", "text": "If you're looking for a delicious Phoenix feast, head to one of my favorite restaurants in the Valley, Havana Cafe.\n\nI always try a little bit of everything when I'm at the Cuban restaurant, and when my pal and I went this week, our meal was no exception. We had more than 10 different menu items peppering our table, and we both left stuffed and happy. Like it is for me, Havana Cafe instantly became one of his favorite restaurants after one meal there.\n\nOne of the coolest things about Havana Cafe is that there are mojito making classes offered there periodically. I've attended one and loved it, and the mojitos at Havana Cafe are amazing. \n\nWhen we went to dinner this week, we got a pitcher of sangria instead of mojitos, because sangria is another one of my favorite drinks. The sangria at Havana Cafe is packed full of fruit flavor, and it's a really refreshing drink that goes well with the heat of the Cuban dishes.\n\nLet's start first with my favorite dish at Havana Cafe, the Frituras de Frijoles Negros ($5.25). They're bite-sized black bean fritters served with a cool and creamy avocado dip that is to-die-for. I love, love, love this dish and could eat it all the time.\n\nThe Maduros Fritos ($5.95) are just as amazing. They're sweet chunks of bananas that make a perfect dessert or sweet appetizer accompaniment. If you don't like eating raw bananas, you'll probably still love these.\n\nWe also had vegetable empanaditas ($6.95), mini-pies chock full of veggies. For being such little appetizer treats, they're really filling and could make a great main course for vegetarians.\n\nI also had the Potage de Frijoles Negros ($4.95 for a bowl), which is a vegetarian black bean soup that is also very hearty. It's so tasty!\n\nMy companion got the San Juan Combination ($16.95), a massive sampler plate that lets you taste seven different dishes-a Puerto Rican tamale, plantains and pork, a vegetable croquette, twice-fried plantains, peas cooked with rice and pork, fried pork and beans and rice. The dish could probably give you 2 days' worth of leftovers-and they're not gross leftovers, they're almost as good as if they'd just been served to you.\n\nBesides the phenomenal food, I love Phoenix's Havana Cafe for its intimate setting. The restaurant is comprised of a little dining room with mirrored walls, and there's also a patio. It's not quite Cuba, but the aromas and warm, welcoming atmosphere are enough to make you feel as relaxed as you would on vacation.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hODbDxVd6icAHeFM2fiQdA", "review_id": "Au-OE8CRve13qBFU5WaL9A", "text": "I had not been to this resturant in some time, now I remember why I have not been back.  The food is ok, however the atmopsphere is sub par for sure.  I had the cuban meatloaf, the meat and glazed yuca were dry, but eitable and fried bananas were obivously from a package.  The only thing great was the black beans.  \n\nFor the prices of the food, you would think you would have more then a plastic chair to sit in.  One of the people helping to serve food, I think is one of the managers, actually needs a class on how to serve, sorry grasping my glass by the rim is not a proper way to serve a drink.  Also you need to wash your hands before serving food after counting money.  The cleaning bottle for the tables was on the same counter as the serving counter/mixing area for drinks.\n\nThey really need a refresher course on food handling.  Possibily over due for a health inspection too.  I was very disappointed in my experienxe.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FH5hgMmaz3CTxXzsRga4IA", "review_id": "e6RWJ3sgB1ALNr4QpcDpRw", "text": "Havana Cafe refused my business today when I walked into their establishment wearing a trendy bluish, turquoise singlet. Apparently, this wannabe 4-star \"cafe\", that resides in a plaza for God's sakes has a clothing rule that says men have to wear sleeves, but women do not. I challenged, Keith, the waiter/proprietor, that my date was also wearing a similar sleeveless top and he proceeded to tell me that men are not allowed to wear sleeveless tops, and that if I were to eat there I would have to wear one of his awful red Hawaiian print polos with bamboo images on it that was two sizes too big! WTF?! So you'd rather offend me and require me to wear some crap Hawaiian shirt that I'm swimming in?! Mind you, it's 113 degrees out! In what world is this more \"appropriate attire\" than my tank and not outright sexual discrimination? For those of you who think this is a joke, it ACTUALLY HAPPENED!", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0aQyjVmcytcjkiabuhkIgA", "review_id": "Y7CtHPmT9ST4mE_i_W8dHQ", "text": "Mmmm! Lunch for two here was great. We ordered several smaller plates and split it all. Every flavor was so unique. We devoured everything. The sun spots are tasty as well as the empanaditas and the tamale type thing wrapped in a banana leaf (I forgot the name). When we went, there was no one else there. Service was good. We ordered some desert also which was delicious. The decor isn't anything special, but it's not about that here- just the food!", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VdE5jhzmujV1uvH3bKoJqA", "review_id": "6GU22_NEmpJgRcP3JEIi3g", "text": "My wife and I love ethnic foods, especially when the restaurants feel as different as the food. So tried Havana Cafe on a hunch and were very impressed with both. Felt like I was in a smaller, yet nice street-side cafe/resaurant in Latin America. Good start. First, we got the Repollo Relleno (pulled pork stuffed into 2 cabbage rolls, very lightly crusted on the outside and served with a light cream lime sauce and lemon slices. Light and savory.\n\nThe Empaniditas de Longosta (Lobster Stuffed into tiangle-shaped crusts (similar to pot pie crust). It was on the lunch special and also delicious. This one a bit more filling yet equally as good.\n\nAlso got the Seviche, which in our opinion was the best seviche we've ever had. Was a really delicious, yet light, served as a medley of seafood with avocado, citrus, white asparagus and lime sauce over greens.\n\nDefinitely going back.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LFpefQhRuAy3mwH_15ulZg", "review_id": "SiqGXC848slQMStAzwCl6w", "text": "My sister and I came just because we read about this cafe having plantain chips, which we were craving. That being said, we can't speak for any other food, but these chips were so amazing, we had to get a second order. The black bean dip that came with it was especially tasty, and my sister, who doesn't like black beans at all, helped me eat it down to the bottom of the bowl.\n\nWe were a little put off by the stale, quiet atmosphere and lack of music. We were two of four in the small dining area and felt uncomfortable having conversation when the others could hear every word. \n\nThe only other thing that made our visit less than perfect was our waiter. He was really attentive to our needs (water, whether we needed anything else every once in a while, etc.), but standoffish/unfriendly for the most part.\n\nBottom line, I will be back again with an emptier stomach so I can enjoy the crunchy plantain chips, and try other delicious looking dishes here.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VJW7wV3HDteDd124Dq6Gyg", "review_id": "qUepF9pW06DjS2ZTaYK26w", "text": "This place is highly overpriced and over the top. The food was decent, yet indecently priced. If you are going to charge me $15+ for an entree, then don't seat me in a plastic chair that was procured no less than twenty years ago. Maybe it's part of the \"charm,\" but I wasn't impressed, and I will not return unless the prices on the menu fall to fares that fit the flare. \n\nFor the appetizer, I ordered the beef empanadas. Having traveled to Argentina, I know a good empanada. Havana's meat filled pasty left something to be desired - not enough spice and too greasy. \n\nFor the entrees, I ordered the fried chicken and the paradise pulled pork. Both came with black beans and rice. The beans were good - blended with onions and cilantro. The rice was as plain as Jane. I found the chicken to be quite good. I liked the corn starch dusted coating and the overall flavor and moistness of the chicken. The paradise pulled pork was mediocre, at best. While the price was jacked to the max, the portion sure was not. I've had better tasting carnitas for half as much. \n\nI love when a restaurant leaves me excited to come back and try some more, and sadly Havana Cafe has not done that for me.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HMpMXskg1OZAnqGmB0rzqQ", "review_id": "LYsl8vJDWL8jeo1cYtcCsA", "text": "I had passed this place when traveling back and forth on Camelback for years, and finally a groupon brought me inside. Upon first entering the restaurant I was kind of surprised how small it was, which in my book is a good thing. The walls were filled with all things cuban. However all the tables had plastic chairs, you know the kind you find outside on a patio. Very uncomfortable and extremely tacky. The menu seemed pretty good, I had the Pollo Cubano. It was chicken with black beans and rice and a lime sauce. The sauce tasted great for the 1st few bites, but after that it was overwhelmingly citric, almost to the point where I couldn't eat it anymore.  Luckily my wife has ordered another chicken dish that was salty that I could swap with to break the taste up. If they dial back the amount of lime in the dish I think it could have been much better but I would not order again. My wife's dish was rather plain, just some chicken in sherry with rice, nothing memorable.\n\nA few other things, the table tops are made of glass with no tablecloth, so when you cut your food (with a butter knife mind you, since they had no other knives) your plate slides around. Then there is the cost. I normally don't mind paying 18-25 bucks for food, but not here. The food is way, way overpriced for what you get especially considered you are sitting in plastic lawn chairs. I think honestly the food should cost no more than $10 tops, until they upgrade the dining experience.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EIQ8gPTx5L-zXPlYDwWGeg", "review_id": "bQedwDbtiXqTMt_hTAt8zg", "text": "I had a really great experience at the Havana Cafe.. Everybody there was super nice and the service was great... I don't think our water glasses ever got to less than 1/2 full. The food was excellent. Price-wise it was a little more than we expected, but totally worth it. The sangria and drinks were kind of pricey, but ah well. Overall a very good experience- we will be back!", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gk3VxZ95do0-WgeVuGMVWA", "review_id": "cwd1XElxu4_a9Fhrqx7mOA", "text": "We've been here twice - once before Groupon hit and once with a Groupon. Both times the food was excellent-  we'd been to lunch. I am a sucker for their bean fritters and the lemony garlicky dip it comes with. Very good vegetarian entree - cho cho flavored with carribean curry. The husband devoured his tres leche and my flan. He seemed to enjoy his house sangria as well. \n\nWish we lived closer - it's not an easy hike for some lazy people in chandler.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OSgPbiTGuoqlCkaWgekjbg", "review_id": "OjrhF0JwyuyrLCbHYPlLFA", "text": "My boyfriend and I have been meaning to visit this place for a year now and finally made it over to Havana Cafe this week. The restaurant is small and quaint, nothing fancy but we enjoyed it. Since it was our first visit, we had a few questions on the menu, but our server wasn't really able to answer any of our questions. He did recommend the calypso chips and black bean dip, which we enjoyed. The Ropa Vieja that I ordered was good and the Paradise Pulled Pork that my boyfriend ordered was a little bland but also good. However, although we enjoyed it, I wouldn't really say these dishes are worth $15-$20 per plate, either in flavor or portion size. I wouldn't say we were disappointed in the visit, we did enjoy our food, but I'm giving it 3 starts for being average in flavor and overpriced (in our opinion.)", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sx3XfU6NO0GOTUfHwPrwyw", "review_id": "wfJ8TIp5NH3cnzzJDzTIQg", "text": "At the service person's strong recommendation, we ordered the most expensive dish on the menu, Paella de Havana and a combination of their popular tapas plate while we waited for the paella(45 minutes).  The tapas and the mojitos were delicious.  They really got my hope up for the highly recommended paella yet to come.  Boy, were we disappointed!!!! The paella had lobster, clam, mussel, chicken, shrimp, chorizo.  Sounds good?!  The rice was mushy and very salty, all of the seafood and chicken were OVER-cooked, the lobster was hallow and had very little meat.  Overall, it's not worth $68.  If my review were based on the paella, it'd have gotten only ONE star.  But I'm giving it  three stars because of its tapas and mojito.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K0euQLFAcKhQPZ6JxGAryg", "review_id": "EBu-ap1-y9HfZr2oArx1Vw", "text": "In just a few short days, I've fallen in love with this place.  I wanted to come here for a while so when I saw the Groupon, I jumped at the chance.  As a Caribbean girl, I love the down home feel and the generous portions (pero un peque\u00f1o caro).  Also, everyone here is really nice!  I love Cuban food and am very familiar with it being from a neighboring island (Haiti).  \n\nEverything I've tried here so far has been really delicious!  So far I've had the Cho Cho (yeah for a veggie dish), Frituras de Frijoles Negros, Sangria soda, some nectars, Tres leche, Pudin de Pan con Chocolate, and of course Maduros Fritos!!!  I suggested the Chicharrones de Pollo for my friend who was unfamiliar with Cuban food and she loved it.  We came here two days in a row.... (sigh) I am slowly becoming addicted!!", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6x4da0s0Qs2Q5lCZvRCOPg", "review_id": "p6cBM2p0EzwTfvQAN8Cztg", "text": "\"My wife and I ate there a few weeks back, I thought the atmosphere was quaint and inviting however after we were sat it took quite some time before our waiter came back to us for anything. I found him to be unwelcoming and inattentive the 2 Hispanic helpers were much more courteous and attentive. The food was Ok  it wasn't horrible but i would not write home about it. It was my fist time there and maybe it was an off night but i would be reluctant to recommend the place to a friend or return simply because the service was horrible. I do how however like ambiance.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PZ9FB1czAYXuxLH7eegBvQ", "review_id": "ldtzKEWF5j1N48VbJXzEAg", "text": "If you are looking for the perfect spot for a first date, this is it!\nQuaint, romantic, and homey are a few words that come to mind.\nBut the best part for me is; you can not have a bad meal here if you tried, that being said Pollo Cubano is my favorite dish!", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R8ItkdMjp56R7VvsgQiMpA", "review_id": "d7yMlsOe2hq7ifkHP8WElg", "text": "Stopped by and I LOVED the plantains! OMG! I'm going to come here again and again when I'm in this area of town. Only reason it didn't get 5 stars is because the table was wobbly, and the chairs are cheap", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "el_BsZHqhCZK_VG27TyPBA", "review_id": "oLEj_Ib2x2N8ZKWo4I9kNA", "text": "I enjoyed my meal here - definitely a place I'd come back to.\n\nI ordered the Pollo Cubano, which is citrus-marinated chicken with caramelized onions, with rice on the side. The chicken was juicy and tasty, and the rice was nice as well.\n\nCheesecake for dessert. This was also very good - thick sweet crust and a delicious topping.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uj2fHfOZ8_tR5kFGl9sV0Q", "review_id": "UabYj3jUCWVBRryo2cQjRw", "text": "Any Latin restaurant that uses minute rice is horrible.  Havana Cafe is one of these places.  Overpriced, rice is awful, pasteles are dry,  The one good thing is the pork.  But it doesn't warrant my going back . . . EVER", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P1VhHOJM8Ps5PszOwmoBvg", "review_id": "kf7_FZTXklzUHyWoPo-1FA", "text": "Good food, great atmosphere and good service. The only really bad thing I can say, is that they are way over priced for what you get. Nice little spot to have a nice meal with your lady if you have some extra money to burn.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "49g4eOqtHifwlh9uWxJd_A", "review_id": "dqropx0Um0jtCbMg48jFmw", "text": "I just left the Havana Cafe and to say the least we were very disappointed. I have been to the Cafe months ago and enjoyed my meal immensely. I must say to be served the same 18.00 entree tonight half the size on a salad plate was a shock. \nOn the appetizer side to be served four bacon wrapped dates served on a little plate with\na dollie was a joke. It is a shame that a restaurant we visited and enjoyed just months\nago could change for the worse so quickly.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1v5esjekcOJ5JoSGh5_kqg", "review_id": "QpQMMqgCKL2SM5Epvp1vpQ", "text": "Black bean fritters rock and they have a couple good vegetarian options. They are always accommodating and make a good mojito. \n\nOh and when they have the pumpkin bisque ... oh lord!", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Q8aNRjI3n-Ti2-46D09wHA", "review_id": "yJdAWWOqUuwO9lRMbOHiTA", "text": "Perfect place for a special night out  with your favorite person. \n\nMy BF and I had our first date here- it has a cozy, mom and pop shop type of feel and the service was great. The servers were helpful with their recommendations. We have been here several times and each time we order something different. \n\nSo far my favorite thing on the menu is Ropa Vieja - juicy beef in a tomato based sauce. **Mouth watering**\n\nAny time I have visitors, I take them to this spot. If you like good Cuban food or want a pleasant and warm place for dinner and good conversation. This is it.. Happy Eating", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "14_usjYKOFWWt5EXzsLQ_g", "review_id": "IRYO_9Rv8glDxMQ_9jLeZQ", "text": "I was raised in Miami with a Cuban mother so I think I have enough grounds to say that if you are looking for good Cuban food...this is not the place.  The food was tasteless, not authentic and way over priced. 3 croquetas (tiny ones and def not Cuabn) were $5.50  Dinner was $63 for my wife and I. we left hungry and dissapointed. :(", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IF7OP38zqk8Du2F6Mm53PA", "review_id": "3VXjDBcylvkC6MXuYp8-rg", "text": "6 of us mostly had a very enjoyable meal (one had an overly breaded/deep fried fish which didn't sit well) in celebration of a recent holiday.  Smorgasbord of an appetizer is a great idea to maybe help you make up your mind as to what to get for dinner.  Special mojitos from the bar were very worthwhile.  Owners/staff are very attentive and always seem to remember our names.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gUXfVNgnNF9WU73T-d-FKQ", "review_id": "ypkzlqv8YZ5D49G-eJ16aw", "text": "Whoops...left this in drafts for almost 2 weeks.  Ok, so now it's been 2 weeks since my first meal at Havana Cafe.  Haven't had Cuban food since last Miami visit in '05.  The black bean fritters were delish!!!  I had the Ensalada Savilla...YUM.  I did steal some of my dad's beans and rice, which were good.  My daughter had tamales, which she loved, but they were chicken so I didn't try those.  My sangria was quite nice too.  Probably not my favorite restaurant, but it was a nice change of pace and tasty!", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_LsbT_uW0UE6rhsWiAIrsg", "review_id": "7DriNe_z4eE8Vqj7uTb6ng", "text": "AWFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!food is awful, place smells.  Would not recommend this place at all.\nFood is made with this lime juice and all food is covered with onions, and the black beans and rice is GROSS.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EWlJJn1F0DrbEesOUUjhKg", "review_id": "MMArYLrC1budN7Inz-RHHA", "text": "Outstanding service!! This was our second visit and the people that work there truly take care of the customers.  The food is fantastic, I've tried something different on each occasion and both entrees were delicious!! Great atmosphere! Thanks", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 16, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "cRyNICH0mhjxagvSyVr60Q", "review_id": "LGsFISn1wJgCbjR9q9kXkA", "text": "I've been to Havana caf\u00e9 before, but it's been at least 5 years or so. Long enough for me to forget that this place was forgettable, in my own opinion. Take that for what it is, I don't eat much Cuban food.\n\nI was unexcited to find that Havana caf\u00e9 didn't have any spots available to park, and the rest of the open spots in the parking lot were all labeled specifically for the next door flower shop, coffee shop, and so on. What was I to do? I risked it and parked in a flower shop spot, and well, I wasn't towed, but I still felt like I was doing something wrong by parking there :-/\n\nUltimately, I was lured back with a groupon they had available a few months ago. My first mistake was expecting that I could use my groupon to pay for meals which both totaled above $30 (the value of my groupon) and ALSO ordering additional items from their HH menu. I asked for two of their mojitos and was told that I couldn't order HH since I was using a groupon also. I obliged and let them know that water was just fine. My guess is they realized I wanted to buy my drinks in addition to our meals, and the waitress came back a few minutes later and told us she would put our drink order on a separate check. Nice save on their part - I was a bit miffed at first!\n\nMy second mistake was not realizing how excessively sweet their mojito was going to be. I saw at the bottom of the glass, what appeared to be a large spoonful of sugar. In this case, it didn't help the medicine go down. After them accommodating me with the drink order and all, I didn't want to make a big to do out of this, so I soldiered my way through my drink.\n\nI ordered a shredded beef dish, and my wife a shredded/pulled pork dish. Apparently Cuban's like bell peppers and onions a heck of a lot more than I do. The peppers and onions with my dish accounted for about 3/4th's of the meal. I ate two or three slices of the peppers and a few slices of the onion, but was not satisfied with the small amount of beef the meal came with for a sticker price of $16, and even at $8 since I was paying about half with the groupon.\n\nMy third mistake was choosing to sub their house vegetables for the beans and rice. I don't eat that many carbs, so often I will exchange potatoes, fries, rice, etc for whatever vegetable is available. The waitress explained that it was a mixture of squash, zucchini, mushrooms, and a few others. In reality, it turned out to be a few slices of squash, a few slices of zucchini, a couple of mushrooms, and guess what, a bucket load of chopped bell peppers and chopped onions. They were also nice enough to charge me extra for the substitution with the meal now totaling $18 before tax and tip.\n\nTwo $6 mojito's, two $16 meals, an upcharge for the vegetables, and a $5 forgettable appetizer (I don't exactly remember what it was at this point). I was leaving with a $65 meal after tax and tip, hey, I saved $15 on the groupon though.\n\nHappy Yelping Phoenix, I hope I made it apparent how unimpressive this spot is. Maybe you prefer pan fried peppers with a bit of beef and a side of... pan fried peppers.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 13, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "XTFE2ERq7YvaqGUgQYzVNA", "review_id": "qANh10ESbfX1LfpOufaM5A", "text": "Ah, the dreaded worst-experience of my life, horrible service, overcharged BIRTHDAY meal...that ended up in moderate-severe food poisoning.\n\nI'm talking the kind of food poisoning where at one point I desecrated the restrooms of a lovely restaurant in downtown Phoenix and ended up laying face down on the sidewalk...to where a homeless man asked me if I was ok.\n\nYeah.  It was that bad.  Food poisoning aside, it was STILL the worst meal of my life, and this WAS my favorite low-key restaurant in the valley.\n\nApparently my birthday fell on the last day of a groupon or livingsocial redemption.  Unlucky us, we paid full price (more than actually...since we were charged for the wrong items they brought out and subsequently took back), and were treated worse somehow than the coupon folks -- because it was a set menu and so the kitchen didn't want to make things not on THAT menu -- despite our paying full freaking price.\n\nFACT: When one is celebrating their birthday, they want a cocktail.  I wanted a cocktail.  Actually, I wanted three.  I got my first cocktail after I'd been there nearly an hour (oh yeah, the \"10 minute\" wait I was told about was actually 40).  I didn't get a refill.  Or asked if I wanted a refill. Of that drink, or my water.  But I asked!  Oh, did I ask!   I drank my water and my dining companions.  And then eventually drank the melted ice from my un-refilled mojito. The 2 employees (great staffing job on a day you know will be busy with coupon redeemers!) were basically losing their minds, running around, and super stressed.  They had basically given up by the time we were eating. \n\nThat is why I feel like the food poisoning occurred from something truly awful. Like employees deliberately fucking with my food horrible.\n\nI'm not sure what they normally do when people have their birthday at a restaurant, but we weren't offered dessert menus, let alone a comped dessert.  They knew it was my birthday.  They knew at the beginning we were paying the full price.  And still...worst.service.ever.\n\n***I actually filled out a comment card back in November listing my email address and phone number, where I specifically requested to be contacted (again, this was before the food poisoning).  This review was written right after the visit, and I sort of \"sat\" on it for literally over 6 months, in hopes someone would actually contact me.  I gave them the chance, I guess they really just don't give a shit.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7a-tT0SdgtcQjgg0LnHQPw", "review_id": "HMtMT5sB-W1sQh0YWFV1oA", "text": "Went here for a lunch with my husband the other day. I've never had Cuban food, so I wasn't sure what to expect. The food was good, but it wasn't as spicy as I was expecting. But that is probably just my misunderstanding of Cuban food! I had the sun spots for an app, and they were very good and hit the spot, but my fried chicken was not very exciting. I will probably come back to try something else. My husband loved his beef dish. Service was great and it was a nice little spot for a late lunch.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "7e1XAK4j95x-ibEy4qFKYg", "review_id": "8-8G18L0Ij1vBTovFcs3AA", "text": "Looking at the handy dandy Yelp Rating Distribution bar graph, it can be assessed that Havana Caf\u00e9 is all over the road when it comes to... well... everything I guess, based on the reviews I've read. Luckily for me, I came on a good night.\n\nIt was a Tuesday evening around 5:30-5:45 and there were no customers, so it was peaceful. A little while after us, a party of 5 adults and a child arrived. No one else showed up during the little over an hour we were there. Two couples however, did arrive just as we were leaving. \n\nSo... good for us because it was a nice, semi-quiet evening and we could take in the whole restaurant, But I would have to say it was a bad night if you're the restaurant owner. \n\nI guess that's why they're dropping Groupons for Havana Caf\u00e9 like they're hot. We had a Groupon. I admittedly just now bought Another Groupon for HC when we got home because we thought the place was great.\n\nWe started with an order of tostones and a cup of the seasonal Pumpkin Bisque. The tostones weren't the best I've had. Not quite as crispy as I like. The inside seemed a little under cooked. Not bad though, just okay. The mojo, garlic, lime juice-sauce that comes with them on the other hand, was very good. \n\nThe Pumpkin Bisque was excellent. They make it in-house with pumpkins they buy at the local markets. They only have it for a limited time, so if you want to try it, I would recommend doing it soon.\n\nFor my entr\u00e9e, I went with the Bistec Encevollado. It's a marinated steak with onions and I had it with rice and black beans. I thought it was very good and it was a big portion. I packed  1/2 of it to-go so I could delve into their desserts.\n\nI saw the Pumpkin Flan when we first looked over the menu, and there was no way I was leaving without trying it. We also had a mini coconut flan and a mini chocolate pudding. \n\nThe Pumpkin Flan was like eating the filling of a pumpkin pie without having to deal with the crust. That was perfect for me since I don't favor pie crust. It was topped with either a brown sugar or apple butter sauce, I'm not sure. The sauce was labelled as a brown sugar sauce in the menu, but it wasn't super sweet. Not a bad thing, the dessert as a whole was good. \n\nThe coconut flan was another winner. It had a nice, clean, fresh flavor and shredded coconut on top. I think it also had a light lemon sauce on it. Very good.\n\nThe chocolate bread pudding wasn't bad. It had a chocolate rum sauce and on it and there was no mistaking that there was rum in it. A good dessert if you're craving chocolate and don't mind rum. \n\nThis was my first Cuban food experience in Phoenix and I'm very pleased. I don't have any solid complaints. I can see how parking could be an issue, but I can walk here from my place so that isn't an issue for me. \n\nI will definitely be back. Actually, according to my new Groupon I'll be back by November 25th.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Vkn0Ajv50QtSj54OePA-CQ", "review_id": "GTg-FmeDJojAefjfX8Nkpg", "text": "We have driven by this place before and always wanted to try it. When we saw it on Groupon, we decided, in spite of reviews, we would. GLAD WE DID...we really really liked it! \n\nThe portions aren't huge, but we thought that it was plenty adequate. Some Americans think that if you don't get a HUGE plate of food, it's not worth it. Their food was delicious and enough for a decent meal...it was like going to someone's' house for dinner. LOVED the stuffed potato pancakes and stuffed dates. Polla Cubano was awesome, too.\n\nWe were also VERY happy with the service, Unlike other reviews, we did not experience any problems. The waiter kept coming back to refill our waters after 2 sips! We actually had 2 waiters. Now, we were there on a Monday night, but we were quite happy.\n\nDEFINITELY WILL COME BACK. We're from Chicago, so we know good food. This was good food!!", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Uol2i1otu1SUbzk0uKIGnA", "review_id": "Kc0x0e637i_PwFJ8OXHSlA", "text": "My wife and I went to Havana Caf\u00e9 on our 1st date.  Needless to say we love the place and it means something special to us.  We have been there many times.  The past 3 visits have gone downhill quickly.\n\n3 visits ago, the Paella was mediocre at best.  2 visits ago, the service was poor.  This last trip the service was horrid.  The food was good.   However we waited 20 minutes for our check.  There were 6 of us and they added an automatic 20% gratuity.  I understand that is the policy of most places.  But when the service is plain and simply bad that is just not ok.  To top it off, at 6pm on a Saturday evening, it wasn't just warm in the restaurant, it was flat out HOT.  I was sweating for the 2nd half of our dinner and throughout the time we waited to get our check.  The service and temperature made for a very bad experience.  \n\nI am very sad to say that we will not be back to Havana caf\u00e9.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "00EmTEZO2ggYxiy5Ni_u7A", "review_id": "0SbduY4QZxxjVBaN28VmJA", "text": "I have eaten here many times, the menu has changed, food is OK.  $1.95 for sour cream, REALLY???  Enough said!  I will not be back.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZW9c8DoGcOZJqMQSiCrbHQ", "review_id": "vUQiN61z_dvomgaxhDKXEg", "text": "Kid sized portions- left with a starving stomach and a lighter wallet.  My cup of coffee was not even 1/2 way full.  My food arrived on a doll size plate, only about 5 bitez. Ordered dessert and was quickly let down by that portion, too...shocker. I have seen children's meals with larger portions.  It would take double the amount of food to satisfy me.\nToo bad because if the portions were better I might have been able to appreciate the quality of the food.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LjG9bg1-fRgK5LOYGVoA7A", "review_id": "qb5vED84YycNaPQpDwm-5Q", "text": "This food was Horrible, very bland and dry I had the San Juan Combination. The Rice was dry no season or anthing. Puerto Rican Tamal was hard and dry it should have been moist and flavoral. Plantains was stiff as a rock and again no flavor. Mashed garlics plantains no flavor. My husband had Arroz con pollo the chicken was dry crispy and no flavor. Just save your money. This food had no Pizzazz or party in my mouth. The name sounds cool of the restaurant, but unfortunately so small and scrunched up. I would never recommend my friends or family at this place not even for appetizers and drinks.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RDFwXVxReOJykGo5K02XtA", "review_id": "cXEguYh9UGiZ2dD0jBpwaQ", "text": "We went with a group of friends, and were very disappointed, I have been there before and I strongly recommended place, however food was terrible and overprice, I don't what had happened, service was poor, waited long for waitress to take order, or even take the drinks order, when she finally took order for food it took more than one hour wait for food to come  one at a time, 20% was added to bill, and this was not OK specially after poor service. Anyway will definitely won't EVER go back....", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BnM-wcB9r21SVkAqfQdYCQ", "review_id": "OXfcWhmVDIXhq2tKjGsrzw", "text": "Amazing happy hour deals.  Great food, don't let the appearance fool you.\n\nThe ambiance of the place was sort of surprising, given the reputation and prices.  Plastic chairs?  Tiny, brightly lit dining room?  Kitschy \"CUBA!!\" pictures all over the place and a whole wall of mirrors?  It was a weird first impression.\n\nThe happy hour specials were fantastic and worth going back for alone.  We had some sort of black bean balls (fried and a little spicy) the fried yucca roots and something else I can't remember.  All yummy. \n\nThe wife and I both had the paella and it was also great.  A really good mojito, too.\n\nWe shared the desert sampler and each had our favorites but agreed everything on the plate was delicious.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5Ka8MMYEoZfsU-jZzUt00Q", "review_id": "hwGWdBk5qba8hQbyLFecvw", "text": "I really wanted to like this place, I really did. Unfortunately, our dinner just kept disappointing. Thank baby Jesus for Groupon, because if we had spent full price for our meals, I'd probably develop an eye twitch. \n\nI went with their $18 vegetarian dinner special (poblano stuffed peppers with white beans, covered in a creamy tarragon sauce) over rice. My boyfriend ordered the Gallina Frita (shredded fried chicken breast with onion and Moros- rice and black beans).\n\nThe presentation of the food left something to be desired, but then again, so did the taste. We got pretty small plates (perhaps because I let it slip that we had a coupon?) The vegetarian poblano pepper entree ($18 mind you) had only one half of a stuffed pepper, over plain white rice, and was covered with a cheese sauce that was Velveeta-esque. There were no subtle nuances of flavors, just a bit of creamy slop with boiled tomato bits floating in the cheesy sea of regret. The corn bread that came with the meal was clearly microwaved and was 2\"x 2\"-- a sad display. \n\nThe chicken entree was dry and almost tasteless, except for the overly salted moros. My boyfriend didn't even finish the chicken nor did he want my corn bread. This is a first on so many levels. \n\nThis was Cuban cuisine?! Where's the seasoning? The spices? Where is the flavor?! \n\nWe left the Havana cafe and bid adieu to the plastic chairs and the tasteless plates of microwaved sadness.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KUg7vDsMivGg65szoEMW-g", "review_id": "BDIuq58chT7OALCiRI20YQ", "text": "Growing up in Phoenix, I used to love Havana Cafe. I had birthday dinners here several times. This week, my Dad proposed that we revisit Havana Cafe to celebrate my Master's.\n\nWhen we arrived at 5:30 on a Tuesday, we were one of three tables in the restaurant. The server (there was only one) kept our waters refilled, but it took 25 minutes to have our orders taken. We ordered maduros and black bean fritters to start. The maduros were heavenly, but it is hard to go wrong with a fried plantain. The black bean fritters were... not what I remembered. It may have just been a bad batch, but ours were suspiciously liquid on the inside. \n\nFor entree, I ordered Camarones Havana, my Dad had the Cuban sandwich, and my stepmom got a special: several pieces of pork with black beans and rice, yucca root, and more maduros. Dad loved the Cuban sandwich, stepmom seemed to enjoy the pork, but not much of the sides. We had to add a lot of salt to our food when it arrived, I don't think there was any added in the kitchen. \n\nI was disappointed with my ($22) Camarones Havana. I received no sides, and the plate was just bland. It became marginally better with salt, but still. Where's the flavor? I ended up eating black beans and rice off my parents' plates. \n\nBy the time we left, the restaurant was mostly full inside, with a few people sitting outside. Because there was only one server, it took us another 20 minutes to get boxes and our check. \n\nSad to say I don't think I'll be back, unless it's to order some maduros to go.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3ZnCGqeaJP5VDXnx_roIXQ", "review_id": "HJTYDFZc-RyglQnZwIudsQ", "text": "We bought a Groupon.  I hadn't been here in about 8-9 years.  For her, it was her first time visit.\n\nThis is some really good food, we just wish it were closer.  The plantains were awesome, the rice and beans delish and the mojito had me thinking I was sitting right in Havana.\n\nThe menu is long and a little confusing!  But don't worry - just ask the wait staff for the more popular items on the menu or ask the wait staff for advice.  They were helpful and gracious.  We started off with the appetizer sampler which had a little of everything.  Since I am a creature of habit, I ordered my favorite Cubano Sandwich and she order a chicken dish.  Both were wonderfully prepared and tasty.\n\nThis restaurant is a treat and a gem. The parking lot is small and it's easy to miss.  Also the bathroom is outside the restaurant which only adds to the quaintness of the place. I have only patronized the location on Camelback and never tried the one on Bell.  If you want something different, then go.  You won't be disappointed and it will be a unique experience.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fhYSRycAFqDzA1M0FuK--w", "review_id": "8Sakk-apnk5tfmACQIPPrw", "text": "I don't have a problem paying $60-$80 for two, but when its worth it.  I think if it wasn't ridiculously over-priced it might have been a better experience.  I'm South American, grew up with Caribbean-Latin American food and I've had better.  But if you've never had Cuban, Puerto Rican or any Latin food; then I guess at least try it once.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 8, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "gzJpPaHN-NXBkAZcZri3hw", "review_id": "nNXHJ5VM-fhs-oWOvDuyHA", "text": "\"But I took three years of Spanish and I can't understand anything!\" - said my friend. It's not necessary here. Irma was helping us. When I pulled her over to inquire why she was going to cry, it was because a patron couldn't possibly eat his postre. (A general word for dessert.) Irma, our amazing server, laughed when I said I'd take his dessert. This is very laid back, chill place serving authentic food in an unassuming place.\n\nI miss hearing my parents and family banter in their Colombian selves. Cubans apparently mix and mingle in a similar fashion. Irma wove her magic throughout the restaurant, smiling and laughing. Quite possibly the happiest woman in Phoenix. (Eventually a delicious red sangria was selected, which went down entirely too fast.)\n\nBut back to the menu. The menu is clear to understand to anyone, from any corner of the world. Yes, I had a head start as many of the dishes share palates with Colombia. However, the menu here is clearly translated into English for anyone to decipher. No need to fret. And if you're overwhelmed by choices, there are two things that might help you order. Forks designate \"Havana Signature Items\". Additionally you can opt for a Combination or Sampler plate. It's for the \"I Just Don't Know\" moments.\n\nSEATING\nI came here the night someone had their wedding reception! So yes, Havana Cafe readily can accommodate groups. With charm, sincerity and the utmost attention they can provide wonderful service to a party of two. We arrived separately on a Tuesday night around 6-ish pm. Patrons started to trickle in more so around 7pm. \n\nUpon arriving I learned there wasn't really a bar area to wait for my friend to arrive. No matter, I was promptly seated even though my party had not fully arrived.\n\nFOOD\nEager to eat we ordered fried plantains. When offered an option as to how they were prepared, I jumped and asked for Tostones. The pounded green ones (vs. the sweet kind.) Salty, but not too salty, served with a side of mojo-garlic lime sauce. My mom and aunt prepare them slightly crispier, but these were still delicious.\n\nFor a meal the Ropa Vieja was divine. Humongous, but delicious. Shredded beef brisket, bell peppers, onions, tomato wine sauce and black beans over rice. I was surprised by the difference in texture of the onions on the rice vs. the brisket. It was nice to have a sweet, fresh onion on the rice. The brisket had a blended texture of spices with the vegetables. (Enough left overs for two more meals. But I'm a girl eating 3 ounces of protein in a meal.)\n\nThe night was young, and ma ' belly was full. The flan looked tempting. I'll have to send a recon mission back just for that!\n\nAnd yes, the leftovers were excellent :)", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_kZmBt285fcqBZ4PlGkTog", "review_id": "EncTdqhufBTWo6-LMh4VXQ", "text": "The pumpkin bisque is freakin delicious. Took a pint home and froze it to eat for later! Not the friendliest of service, but they def take care of you. Try a mojito too.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "taIivSuNH63GXk6Nw9rZdA", "review_id": "OB5rSAgS46-RMvBZ453LDw", "text": "Sadly, the original location is closing, leaving the NE Phoenix restaurant the only one left.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DJzbBORAJjTiTzFCEdoMQQ", "review_id": "UEFfLlXhHMXYAlaLdTDUwg", "text": "What a disappointment! I had been wanting to come here for months. The service was embarrassingly bad. Despite the empty tables, there were 3 different groups waiting at least 15\nminutes to be seated. Everyone in the restaurant seemed to be looking around for their waiter/waitress and looking generally displeased. We requested one of the several tables outside and were told by the surly hostess that we couldn't...because the tables were dirty (and she didn't want to clean them, presumably?). Our drink order was taken and then a clueless waiter came back to re-take it. When he returned, he'd already forgotten my drink order and had to go back the bar to make it. We then saw two of the servers get into an argument in front of us. \n\nEvery table is supposed to get bread and we asked several people for ours when after 30 minutes, we still didn't have it. One waitress even told us, \"I'm sure it's baking right now.\" No offer to check on it, no apologies, nothing. 30 minutes and 2 cocktails later, we looked at the group of disgruntled patrons and decided we would rather take our business elsewhere.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z1ha83pJkHXW6ZAaik6xxA", "review_id": "NRdbmfRJVltvpmsNqX2EwQ", "text": "Food was good,  service decent. Nice patio. Just drove by now looks awfully dark. Number is disconnected. Looks like the end. Sorry to see them close.", "business_id": "yJr24Yy1K6bt2G9fX3_zPA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "_mo4LtybzPjvg-i6meN-tw", "review_id": "SlAHvMbU9YKptpdcDbonqw", "text": "Everybody needs a local watering hole and the Famous Wing provides the perfect- no fuss environment. It's under new ownership as of April 2007, so some of the greasy spoon legacy should be working itself out. But if you want a nice cold beer, good friendly conversation and WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS AT A BAR- then you should go.", "business_id": "Qj2h9JA59E_J-ogfdjx7Lg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "90a6z--_CUrl84aCzZyPsg", "review_id": "-bcGrXUkComHprxxm9vYeA", "text": "Nothing much to impress me here.\n\nStopped by here on Saturday night. There was a decent crowd and a Karaoke DJ (worst karaoke I have experienced). The place just seemed plain dirty overall - we lasted about 10-min. Didn't bother to try the food - maybe their Wings are famous, but the location just plain stinks.", "business_id": "Qj2h9JA59E_J-ogfdjx7Lg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "hGitwL2Ixiq3C6mJyQrlPw", "review_id": "vxDjGiQxUqMOZa6u5AJHkw", "text": "Stopped in for a Bloody Mary on Sunday because Hazelwood's and Zipps were jam-packed. The neon sign on the place says \"Darwin's\" but apparently is known as \"Famous Wings.\"\n\nHere's a \"joke\" from the bartender:\n\n\"What's the worse thing about being a Packers fan?\n\nTelling your dad you're gay.\"\n\nBash Packers' fans all you want, but \"gay\" is not a synonym for \"stupid.\"\n\nFood was sampled and left mostly uneaten. Skip it!", "business_id": "Qj2h9JA59E_J-ogfdjx7Lg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ft-i74HyCpMDi3R7EDAUWA", "review_id": "faRPgOHu2fl_E6EpzpfTLg", "text": "OMG!!  So this place is under new owners and this place SUCKS now!!  Ever since the new owners bought it this place has gone to HELL!  The food is frozen and not freshly cooked like it used to be.\n\nWe used to go here for $2 breakfast every Sat and Sun morning.  Our favorite bartender Tim is gone and our favorite cook is gone and our favorite waitress is gone and this place just sucks egg shells now!!\n\nThe owner thinks he can cook, so what does he do??? He puts the cook out on the floor to be a server!! WTH?!?  So bad for business.\n\nTruly wish the previous owners would come back.", "business_id": "Qj2h9JA59E_J-ogfdjx7Lg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "btfv0CFoDX6vJCPms6-Irg", "review_id": "_l6sg5ib2qxBzalvIB5snA", "text": "If you want Mexican food in this area, do not make the mistake of going to the nearby Hal-O-Penos Mexican Cafe for \"microwaved mexican food\" and instead get some more authentic Mexican food from Los Armandos.  You can't have a bad Mexican place and start your restaurant name with \"Los\", huh?\n\nAny of their burritos should be superb but the pollo asado burrito is a staple for me when I go to taqueria burrito places so please take this advice if you're in the area.", "business_id": "wdEnI9WTLHiqSCH1RdJ40w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "el_BsZHqhCZK_VG27TyPBA", "review_id": "Luk08ctUX2PdtSV-NaQHJA", "text": "Not a bad place. Plenty of menu choices, and the food was better than I would have expected. I had a couple tacos, topped with sauce from the salsa bar. Pretty good meats, decent toppings, and I'd say above average rice.", "business_id": "wdEnI9WTLHiqSCH1RdJ40w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wFFT3aWlPYP92lFyneonAg", "review_id": "6RdCazWjA7wpkDbbP5JYdw", "text": "Excellent cheap, authentic Mexican. \n\nI have been coming here since 2003.  As a vegetarian I usually get the vegetarian burrito.  A great deal ($4-$5)! I also enjoy the potato and cheese burrito ordered off menu ($3). The chips, quacumole and cheese are made with quality ingredients and I never skip the amazing salsa bar. I decided to be adventurous recently and get the cheese enchilidas with rice and beans. The sauce was tasty but the rest fell short. I'll stick to the burrito.\n\nIt helps if you or your dining buddy speak basic spanish. The staff always enjoys my friend's spanglish when attempting to ensure \"no carne\" is in our food.\n\nAs a 24 hour joint, I usually stop by in the wee hours.  However, I had lunch the other day with the same great quality! A relief to know my intoxication was not the sole reason for my love of the place.", "business_id": "wdEnI9WTLHiqSCH1RdJ40w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9SZBVZ-mxebOVa1BlWFtWw", "review_id": "NCEuEa8Ao4Ag4ZdHgJIM-Q", "text": "When we don't feel like driving to Fiesta Burrito, our next best place for \"OS\" food is Los Armandos. \n\nDescent food, descent prices. \n\nOur favorites - Adobada burrito or Adobada plate (plate comes with beans, rice, and a tortilla)\n\nDon't forget the green sauce!", "business_id": "wdEnI9WTLHiqSCH1RdJ40w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QB49hhSLpPMaZ_rqBjP8uQ", "review_id": "HysRlVMph-pR1z9CTtFn4g", "text": "Late one night, compelled by hunger and a dwindling bank account my boyfriend and I decided to try Los Armandos on a dare. While we are not picky eaters caution is the watch word when considering a place to grab a late night nosh.\n\nTo our surprise, we quickly discovered two things: #1) exceedingly low prices and #2) and after midnight no one in the joint speaks English.\n\nOn our first trip we ordered Carne Asada for me and a #6 combo platter for my other half. Upon arriving at our mutual dwellings, we both crossed ourselves and said a prayer, then when at it.\n\nThe Carne Asada fries filled the styrofoam container to the breaking point; the meat was very tender, very flavorful and very plentiful and the fries were freshly 'Frenched.'\n\nMy boyfriend's #6 combo platter taco/beef burrito with rice and beans left him hovering 18\" above the floor for several hours after he consumed the food.\n\nIn all, we have become true devotees of this well-lit hole in the wall little patch of Mexico!\n\nWe highly recommend to this place anyone who happens to be low on cash, big on appetite and in the general vicinity.", "business_id": "wdEnI9WTLHiqSCH1RdJ40w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B3oCDlO3uBUrFQu-xmr6uQ", "review_id": "6p1EfqmR_4qDESs_v6FEHA", "text": "Adobado burrito. Five bucks. Open 24 hours. 'Nuff said!", "business_id": "wdEnI9WTLHiqSCH1RdJ40w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gqtak7Wz8azWHlAMkx6Acg", "review_id": "bBLADAJ4oxPCKS4WFQM9ZA", "text": "I would absolutely love to tell you that I discovered a gem on Thomas Road. I would love to be able to write how magnificent this place was but alas, I can't. I never got to taste anything. I never got to order anything. I walked into this dirt hole, holding my breath and tongue, and willing to order something in the hope that I could find some good Mexican food (good Mexican food is actually an oxymoron), anyway, I stood where it said \"order here.\" I stood, and stood, I looked around, it appeared there was still business being conducted. A couple were eating in a booth. Hmmm....I stood. Waiting. No one came out from the back to acknowledge me, or take my order.\n\nNow this isn't Pizzeria Bianco where if you ignore me I will wait. If you spit on me I will wipe it off and take the abuse to be able to experience the pizza. No, this is a dirty, disgusting Mexican dump situated a few feet across from an hourly motel and down the street from a strip club. This place should be lucky anyone has walked in and kiss my feet. Well, I gave up, I started to walk out and just as I was heading to the door, some \"person\" walked out from the back. I left.\n\nIf the service is that bad, I can't believe the food is going to sway me otherwise. In fact, I feel like I was saved from a case of botulism or diphtheria.", "business_id": "wdEnI9WTLHiqSCH1RdJ40w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LvGC0do89uWKWbNrqFFwHA", "review_id": "Kt3SME2OHnHwxkBA7ULotQ", "text": "The food here was good! I had chorizo with scrambled eggs. It was good although I wished I had gotten the carne asada; that is one of my favorites.\n\nMy friend and I saw some characters at this place. I think they come out late at night.\n\n1) A couple walked in and the lady yelled \"ya'll busy\" - if she looked, she would have noticed that we were the only [two] people in the restaurant besides them. #facepalm\n\n2) A few minutes before we were about to leave two guys walked in with a 12 pack of beer!? I think they left the beer inside while they went out to smoke a cigarette.", "business_id": "wdEnI9WTLHiqSCH1RdJ40w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-JJvZt30Z0xvMYqvUD1OGA", "review_id": "eaGMTeJS6vM1nhbwyPV_3Q", "text": "I like this place. great beef taco plate", "business_id": "wdEnI9WTLHiqSCH1RdJ40w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u4TtZsVwbD5uCLQpe5-3Pg", "review_id": "uTaczhLvE4SSAtS_aCimpg", "text": "I wouldn't know what the food is like because we were ignored for 15 minutes and my 3 and 5 year old children were antsy, hungry and thirsty so we left.  We went inside and sat at the counter. There were four other people in the big dining area, the register/ server man didn't even look at us. It was rude and I will never go back.", "business_id": "wdEnI9WTLHiqSCH1RdJ40w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9qrey_kl_L6Jn7o2D67xeQ", "review_id": "RTI81teD3dOspWFEOQ2cNw", "text": "i thought it was good and it's cheap mexican. just dont expect anything fancy-don't know that i would actually eat inside.", "business_id": "wdEnI9WTLHiqSCH1RdJ40w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "j3jlv2RPjKFh7MoePlPBlg", "review_id": "bGKNVDjU20Nom7nRk1Eg7A", "text": "Food is eh. Service is TERRIBLE! They are rude and don't care about customers. Asked if they had more carrots because they were out in the front the lady went in the back and came out 15 minutes later because another employee told her I was there. I asked again about the carrots and she just said \"we don't have any\" she didn't even look!! Thanks for telling me and wasting my time! The armados a few blocks down is so much better!! I don't know how this place stays open for business.", "business_id": "wdEnI9WTLHiqSCH1RdJ40w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5BHaHQhHO5NOy4fXJCx3vA", "review_id": "E9Txdemf716n87qQoB2qzw", "text": "How to tell a good hole in the wall mexican place: they have horchata, and it doesn't come from a fountain. This place has horchata, and while they don't have one of those horchata-mixer things on display, it tasted pretty fresh. They also have a menu completely full of things that sound tasty - in fact, they seemed to have run out of space for tastiness on their menu, cause there was a second overflow menu under it, also full of things that sounded tasty. Though they realized they were out of sopes after ringing one up, and had to give me a taco instead, but oh well. If you're staying at one of the hotels around here, and you want cheap food, this is the place to go. \n\nService is pretty terrible (mostly because it's a tossup whether anyone will speak enough English to be useful), but do you really care at a place like this? \n\nNote: I came back the next year, I dunno what it was, the food wasn't as good this year as last year. Still good, though.", "business_id": "wdEnI9WTLHiqSCH1RdJ40w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DLRKz8AfXvUUiqzGoiB2SQ", "review_id": "Uf9wfKDLNL2mFhwLX9mYkA", "text": "They very helpful and very friendly....went twice in one day ...both time employees were very friendly...best burrito I have eaten in a while!!!", "business_id": "wdEnI9WTLHiqSCH1RdJ40w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-69HRk_D8Hq3Ki1cagvDcA", "review_id": "rzbkS2R5uO-Yw7z3TvAnUg", "text": "On 4/21/14 at around 7:43PM i tried to order two 99 cent burritos and add cheese. The cashier rung up the charge to a total of $7.  :(   The cashier is a moron who can't add math.    I informed him that it is Monday and on Monday there is 99 cent special for bean burritos.   He told me no, we no longer offer that.  Then i said\" Just for today or for now on?   He said\" Yes, no longer offer that for now on\".    I looked at the table nearby and the 99 cent special is still on the coupon.    I walked out before i could start cussing him out.\n\n Description of cashier: Hispanic man Wearing a apron, hat and reading glasses hanging from his neck. No name tag on his shirt.\n\n  Very bad customer service..  This same Cashier 4 weeks ago overcharged me by $3. i asked for the correct change and he gave me $2 more back.  I was so pissed at this point i just left. \n\n\n I'm calling the manager of this restaurant to complain about this man. The manager should tell the man to change his ways or get fired.  Simple as that.\n\n As long as that cashier is still working at this restaurant i will not buy anything from them.", "business_id": "wdEnI9WTLHiqSCH1RdJ40w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ydf3OrAmp82qZkvP76670w", "review_id": "WIgNfC53PHG_0dvWgSWz5Q", "text": "Went through the drive thru, the chef I'm assuming came out and said hi and went back in. 15 mins later a different guy can to take my order. I almost thought they were closed? I just got three rolled tacos with rice and beans for 4.20$. Rang up to 5.50$? Guy didn't give me a fork so I had to eat with my salsa lid. The rice was hard halfway in, probably old, I did come at 830am. Rolled tacos were decent, can't really mess that up. This place was a bunch of disappointments one after the other. I won't be back.", "business_id": "wdEnI9WTLHiqSCH1RdJ40w", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CJkY0WOCNfCuv0HAbB2cjw", "review_id": "M3Twq260uIFQ1pukE7Fbxw", "text": "This is the dive bar that connects Phoenix and Scottsdale. Why do we love it so? Well, of course, .50 Taco Night (Thursday)! What else do you need? Some draft beer, a few good friends, kick ass conversation and some damn good tacos .\n\nOh yeah, J.T is a Sooner!\n\nBoomer Sooner! Go OU!", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "-l-FgTufv4eRX-Zya2sdtQ", "review_id": "C8WITjsbVdi99FB8CEsx9g", "text": "The square footage of this place is about the same as my credit score. But I am not opposed to a cozy, dive bar on the Phoenix/Scottsdale border. This place actually reminded me of bars in San Fran the way it is long and narrow. This place had a good vibe and crowd (ages ranging from early 20's to mid 50's). \nThe grilled wings were pretty delicious and the drinks were definitely reasonable. My tab was around $50 after 2 dozen wings, 3 draft beers, 2 chick drinks, and a pair of Jameson shots. \nThe owner of the joint (and I know he was the owner because he was helping himself to drinks behind the bar) walks around and glad-hands the regulars while swapping tales of past and soon-to-be glories of Sooner football.\nI have never even set foot in the great state of Oklahoma but after a few drinks at this bar, it will have you whooping \"Boomer Sooner\" with the rest of the regulars. Whatever-the-fuck that means.", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vxUrKwxsGn3WwTsgkZJ-UA", "review_id": "avoY9BAOjj7_7dTcqHnFNA", "text": "I've been going here at least twice a month for the past six/seven years.  JT is a hoot.  They have the best wings in the Valley.  Great jukebox.  The new cafe tables are nice, but hard when you have a big group.\n\nLove this place.", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Ntxl5G4Cr1Fo-y8e84YUug", "review_id": "U-q8pahPcOOIEBsGY1MItg", "text": "JT, JT, JT....OMG...the wings will make you take flight. They are the most delicious little mouth delights. Serious ..dude should have a solid gold chicken wing out front. They are grilled to perfection, the degree of heat or flavor is right everytime. The bar is fun, fun, fun! The regulars may look you over a time or two..but hey I'm good lookin so I don't mind. lol. The tacos rock out Thursday night.  The only problem with JT's is, he's not open on Sunday for football..and that pisses me off every time I remember on hangover Sunday, that I forgot to get them on Saturday. Damnit, I hate that I have to go there twice a week.  Cuz he is open for Monday night football..oh ya.....screw  it..I'm going right now...c ya...", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "AAVaJ1YNf0K9eT0svQu4ng", "review_id": "DosT7_y5wB0MuQmbEZdoEQ", "text": "Hands down best bar in the nation. I go here a few times a week. The food is amazing and the bartenders and waitress are friendly and gorgeous. Even if it's packed the waitress is always right there with a smile. I recommend the wings and taco thursdays! it's a great place to go to watch the game. go sooners!", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sALB8-F04S9VcZMF_GkGUA", "review_id": "HWZQyLYJ7Gfpi5K2aJ5c5Q", "text": "So my good friend, the pilot calls and says, \"Kimberly, can your yuppy ass hang at a dive bar?\" and Im like, \" Bring all the dive you got baby...\", of course, hes about as preppie as they come... and we end up at JT's... OSU banners adorn the place... its long and narrow.. and we got the once or twice over as we walked in... the bar tender, Rebecca was sweet and informative... The place is simple... and cheap... and packed... The wings seemed to be the thing... and Im wishing I had a taste for them... just never have been a fan. But they looked good... My friend had a burger... it was piled high with mushrooms.. I had a grilled chicken sandwiche...basic, but I needed food if I was drinking with a pilot, after all... 2 Guiness, 4 Harp, 2 shots and 2 burgers... and the bill was about $45, thats a pretty good thing...", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "NtOVhVdb27aw2bFQ9_ANHw", "review_id": "fqJhH5j0sUHDbYGgF_Ye-w", "text": "Best wings ever!!!! There is no place that can stand near this place for wings.", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2eVF68QkqhjPBFYI_4ErLA", "review_id": "_krbgG8nZW4ipJLfZ83Z0Q", "text": "I'm a fan of J.T.'s.  Reasonable drinks and REALLY good wings.  It's small, so it can get pretty crowded, but the people are friendly, service is good, too.  J.T. 's is a great neighborhood bar, nearly free of any douchebaggery.", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "90a6z--_CUrl84aCzZyPsg", "review_id": "1L_f0b4k8Sy7qf_NLv1iTQ", "text": "This is first and foremost a neighborhood DIVE BAR. However, it is a dive bar with old school charm, style, and personality. The food here is shockingly good. The wings I ordered were fantastic - they grill them AFTER they apply the hot sauce to impart a less slimy texture. I sat at the bar and watched burger after delicious burger roll off the grill - I will be trying one of those on my next visit. Downside: it was warm, and the bathroom needs serious help! \n\nNote: It gets really packed around dinner time and the service can be slow - so take a deep breath, relax, and they will get to you in good time... I really enjoyed the change of pace.", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QN4xNZ1_AzEaqEYHYk8FBg", "review_id": "AH53JpdQEaU6ml2G5LRn5g", "text": "Great wings...cool place to chill", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZKs7NR45Fi27wcIoAilEMQ", "review_id": "MhTrSeezq9Fy4tQo8qVH4Q", "text": "The epitome of dive bar!!!  \nI have never been here and not had a good time!  \nThe bartenders are awesome, the drinks are strong, the food is delicious and you'll end your night with a shockingly cheap tab!", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ab3xUOsbXcRXfccPJAsmkA", "review_id": "kWm2YLJ7kW82MiFnsidDHw", "text": "Service sucks bad on the weekend. Mainly because the weekend waitresses are unfriendly and incompetent. Amazing wings. I would suggest going just for them but during the week when the blonde waitress works who is very friendly and highly competent.", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GJl1qIvyQEs501rfw0hDBg", "review_id": "kVYyPkxI_TdhJtHxsUkxEQ", "text": "Wow!  This place is so tiny, but yet they are able to cram every important part of a bar into this little space.  \n\n#1 - Awesome bartender!  We went on a Saturday and Posey (not sure of the spelling) was serving us.  She joked around with us immediately and gave crap to some of the regulars, which was HYSterical!  We never waited for a drink.\n\n#2 - Wings Wings Wings!  They were incredible.  They deep fry the FRESH chicken wings, then turn them in the sauce (many different flavors to choose from including suicide, a little mix of all) and then throw them on the grill.  I ordered the hot wings and they were both temperature hot and spicy hot - just perfect.  \n\n#3 - Small but still there smoking patio.  \n\n#4 - Satellite TV and football games on multiple TV's\n\nCan't get much better than this.  This was our first time in and the regulars welcomed us as if we had been coming there for 10 years!  We will definitely be back.  The wings are just too awesome not to have again.", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aW579gfxhc6_2lV8AGWWJA", "review_id": "uJyv5vBtouvVF7YjSvGlBg", "text": "Okay, the only reason I went here was because when I searched Yelp for wings they were the closest  place. Once I saw that everyone said they had good wings I had to try them. Plus I was craving for wings, and Honey Bears (which is way closer) only sells wings on Mondays. For some reason on Mondays I never want wings. \n\nSo anyway, I placed my order over the phone, and when I got there they already boxed up and ready.  The picture made me think the wings were bigger. They looked so little in the big togo box, which could have been half the size to fit 12. The order of a dozen cost $7.50. I thought that was a good price thinking the wings were way bigger. So I was disappointed for about 30 seconds till I had my first bite. The wings were DELISH!!! It was worth every penny.\n\nThis place a small bar with very little walking space. I can only imagine if I came during happy hour or when a big game was on. I would give them 3.5 stars, but the wings really help. If nothing else come for the wings. They are Awesome!", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dfprRWlHx_GRUyCY5vmCbQ", "review_id": "xiAlFY95d6cg9HYCKEnLtw", "text": "While I was totally blown away by how perfectly crispy, spicy, fresh and amazing their wings were, it's one of those places where if you're not a regular they all sort of look at you like you don't belong, which is sort of off putting. \n\nIt's tiny, it's not a good place if you really want to sit down and eat and it kinda sucks having to work your way through the crowds to order food and, again, I feel like if they don't know you they don't pay as much attention to you.  Like, when you walk in they all look at you like maybe you have AIDS (and maybe you do man but so what).\n\nI've only been here once so maybe it's odd to write a review BUT man, the wings, seriously, top notch some of the best I've had in the valley.  Great flavor, cooked really god damn well and served perfectly crispy.  I would come back strictly for the wings despite my overall discomfort there.  But then, I'm on anti-anxiety meds and hate crowds so I'm probably mostly just retarded.", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xiNZcjR9lp31BXAZVOQGeA", "review_id": "yFuzNFOGlbphmej8UcfYyQ", "text": "The beer bottles on ice and great chicken wings make you feel like you're at an awesome tailgate party, all the way down to the port-a-potty bathrooms. If you're not too prim and proper, and you like to have a good time, JT's is the place. It's got a very regular Baja Arcadia crowd but is friendly to newcomers also. Put a couple of bucks in the jukebox and play Johnny Cash, kick back, and let the hours waste away.", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WflEF3597OItD39ygq9C8A", "review_id": "uqr2GzAxJPe72OUtoHEjsw", "text": "All I really need to say is GRILLED WINGS.... but I shall say more in detail. They have the BEST wings in town! They fry the wings, but also grill them. All the staff is VERY nice and friendly. If you go more then a few times, they will know you and know what you will be ordering! Every time I have gone to JT''s it has been busy, so that say's something about the place. So if your mouth is watering and craving wings, JT's is your spot!", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B_leEp0XWSNi5_HQ_BLAAg", "review_id": "Cn2NmIa-7zzFVckt-0SRDw", "text": "I was introduced to this bar by an old landlord in arcadia. at the time i was not a buffalo wings kinda guy but that has all changed. this place has set the bar for wings in phx for me. fried, sauced and then grilled. weeknight special $5 for a dozen wings. Bad part: not open on football sundays.", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hCrB2HAcKpBViFmfhj_xRQ", "review_id": "7eonghOOwcglftRSACIP_A", "text": "Best dive bar. Ever.  Go see Beth and order yourself a \"Clint Black.\" You can thank me later.", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZmCfwDMuYkhpyr-hWKgiaw", "review_id": "vUSaIGYKp1WYhagWvUUI6Q", "text": "In order to appreciate this bar, you have to \"get it.\" What is \"getting it,\" you ask? It's the realization that sometimes the best things in life are pretty simple: cold beer, good food, and good friends in a slightly off kilter atmosphere. You don't have a sense of entitlement, and you don't expect the bullshit facade available just a few miles down the road in Scottsdale. Things aren't \"weird,\" just different, and you have a sense of humor. If you \"get it\" this bar is for you.  It's a dive, a little dingy, and the bathrooms need to go to rehab. They're almost always out of something, and there's usually some regular who won't stop talking your ear off. JT will gladly tell you to go fuck yourself, and if its busy your food might take forever because the kitchen's too small for demand. But it's an enjoyable rarity in this time of corporate standardization: a true original neighborhood bar where the bartenders know everyone and (as long as you \"get it\") you'll be welcomed like a regular on your first visit. Come relax at the best neighborhood/dive bar in town.", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "5kJYTUtFUJT24dWNs6eW8w", "review_id": "HDpC-K6X-cRg6Z1k-Kl8Mg", "text": "I love JT's. The food is outstanding. The wings  are uber alles. That guy Omar hates your guts. He hates my guts too. He hates everyone's guts. It's part of the charm.\n\nGo there, but don't take my fucking seat. I'm hungry.", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9ebaAGLVIgGKpDLFwmvaiQ", "review_id": "Q4yt_SDpIBCJJHfwf1xy-Q", "text": "Best tucked away spot in Arcadia. I go there for the friendly bartenders, cool crowd and best wings in PHX. You need to order \"The Works\" wings (secret menu) Julio is the cook and he does a great job! You will find JT sitting at the bar usualyy drinking with the patrons. There's a juke box and great daily specials such as: 2 for 1 burgers on Tuesdays. A can't miss spot.", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zBkv5EqgkrgT_f3oL1B4yg", "review_id": "666SDESZqph7c8ORSahZNA", "text": "The wings are absolutely amazing. They made me feel like carnivore. Yum! Tacos are also very good. People are nice and friendly. Service is on point. So far I'm in love.", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x38yaB9Bx3FPNp3JFyY3OA", "review_id": "OHZH7HpSUUMcgZsAq4SuXg", "text": "A true dive bar that makes you feel comfortable. As a traveler for work, sitting in the hotel room on a Friday night was just not going to work.  So I fire up my trusty yelp app. and off I go. JTs was not hard to find and even less hard to enjoy.\n\nThe place is small. Barely large enough to walk past the stools.  The bar is clean and dark. The decor is very reminiscent of underground grunge clubs.  The bartenders were very nice and easy on the eyes. They were accommodating and never made you feel like you were bothering them.\n\nI had two blue moons and two margaritas and the works hot wings. The wings were excellent though by the time they got to me the two blur moons had inhibited my ability to properly taste food. Anyway, the wings were crunchy and lightly sweet with a hint of whatever sauce they used.  They were not smothered so the taste was well balanced.  Granted this is not one of those places you go for margaritas but\nIt is my favorite drink so I had to try.  The margaritas did not impress but I never expected them to.\n\nI had some conversation with random people while waiting to sober up. The bar tender did not rush me and let me take my time before I was well enough to drive.  Don't drink and drive kids!\n\nBy the way, thanks to two female patrons at the bar for their interesting perspective on mixed martial arts.  I won't mention it here so people can go to the bar and have the interesting conversation themselves.\n\nDefinitely if I was a resident of Phoenix I would come here frequently.  I love local places like this.", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ywv9mckCATd03_v-ZcH2-Q", "review_id": "aYxln19uOW0VTPwod4rCAw", "text": "Congratulations to JT's for being voted Best Neighborhood Bar Food by Phx New Times!. I'm a devoted regular at JT's and I love going there. They weren't when I started going, but the bartenders, their sig' o's, and many of the other regulars are now friends of mine. The wings are EPIC! I get the Hot wings, but sometimes I'll go Teryaki Hot and have them double dipped. Messy as hell, but so delicious. The steaks on Wednesday are always great, and Julio keeps mine nice and rare. Perfect. It's a great place to chew the fat with a friend. You can also just walk in by yourself and spark up a conversation with just about anyone there. Be careful with JT though. He is a man of few words, and if you annoy him, he'll likely say 'Fuck you, go home'. (The phrase is actually on the menu, FUGH, somewhere near 'DUH'. Anyway, just food, just booze, or both...you'll have a great time. And the bartenders are definitely easy on the eyes...just don't be creepy or they might knock you out.", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nlUIgx4bf0Apgl6aD1xO2w", "review_id": "VBXdq29niXsxCny4klVQjw", "text": "Best bar in Arcadia.\n\nBest wings I have ever tasted.\n\nWorst bathrooms in the Valley.\n\nArcadia, I miss you.", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "474gZer4_3IxqOpirild1w", "review_id": "NQtIgcsqTGrEnm6XF0iIXQ", "text": "JT's effin rocks.  All the food is very good, great tasting bar food at it's best but the thing you have to get is the wings.  These are the best wings in town, bar none!  They are flavorful and addictive!", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-J06hZ3w7N2oV5QwaAjtwg", "review_id": "gOV3Sjlg_P_WMzbXBr73ZQ", "text": "Their wings were so good! I don't think I'll get wings any other place. It's a nice dive bar and the staff is great. Its small and narrow, which gives you a chance to be friendly.", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y31fbbttanfrS5oSMvSqkw", "review_id": "c6aXAQNgtRSVBZGFOAMzoQ", "text": "Were the wings the best I've ever had? Probably. I love the divey feel of the place too. Definitely my kind of bar. The only thing that bumped it down was how warm my beer was. I know that's a bit picky, but I expect my beer to be cold dammit!", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "DtH3k4BqIVVcqC-EsC4TUg", "text": "This review is for drinks only! I went here last night with a party of 8 people for a birthday party. The place is cute and supposedly has awesome food...but their kitchen was closed! Lame! Anyway, we all had birthday cake shots and I know everyone really liked them....but I thought they tasted a bit like cough syrup. I do really want to try this place again, especially for the food, but for the shots alone, I would say it's just ok.", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uwnVid11KIaUgFc8eY9oFQ", "review_id": "i_Zx7296MZX9QLBx5HFW_w", "text": "Im very confused about all these good reviews.\n\nLast night my girlfriend brought me to Jt's, her boss said the wings were great. So I figured I'll try it.\nWhen we get there, the lot is filled, I figured this is a good sign. But that where the optimism ended.\nWe had to sit near the back, the smell and temperature were almost unbearable, but I figured I wanted to try the food. My girlfriend ordered wings, she wanted ranch, I only eat wings with Blue Cheese, then I get a burger and onion rings... And a coke. \n\nAfter a long wait, the server brought us our drinks, in a red solo cup, and my coke was not coke, but RC Cola... So far, its not going well. \nThe waitress comes back a little later to let us know, there's no more onion rings.\n\nAfter a long wait, we finally get the wings, as she sets them down, thats when she lets me know there's no more blue cheese. If I was by myself, I would have left at that point, I was also hungry. \n\nMy burger came, it was one of those pre made paddies you get at cosco, I lifted the bun and the whole patty fell apart. The cheese was some sort of burned shredded cheese. \n\nI counted the 'fries' I received with he burger, I counted 12 small pathetic fries. \n\nThese wings everyone talks about were burnt and dry, this confuses me the most. \nI mentioned to my girlfriend that I don't think her boss likes her, people must send patrons there when they dislike them. \n\nWith all the places in the valley to get really good wings, good service and other good dishes, I put this mystery of why people rave about this place up there with the mystery of the pyramids... \n\nUgh, I still cant get the image of that sorry burger out of my mind!", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oO2Lh6HKSB5aYssEzoUW2g", "review_id": "CoVPcFV3ueSW6iwa6BCYHA", "text": "Delectable and crispy wings, just on the good side of too salty. Try not to be put off by \"chicken feet\" on the menu; they aren't feet but rather... the most delicious and moist chicken tenders EVER (one-upped with homemade ranch dressing). We walked in just looking for a chill spot to watch some Olympiad action and were so pleasantly surprised. Friendly, divey, delicious. Loved it.", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DrWLhrK8WMZf7Jb-Oqc7ww", "review_id": "T2mp48TbaT2UneaGsrZt5A", "text": "Tried out the infamous Taco Thursday and the results were pretty good. The tacos which were served in hard shells were only 50 cents each with ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes and what tasted like salsa out of jar  Nothing gourmet, but if your craving tacos this could be the place - at least once every three months or so. The tacos are normally $6.50 for four and unless they are entirely different looking than on Thursday that is not a good deal. Extra crispy mozzarella sticks at about $6 were good too as the sticks had a bread crumby coating that translated well to the deep friend cheese.", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6cqaHBhtZvUuFzb00InbeQ", "review_id": "4E97mTYGrLFVOKgfTv6I-Q", "text": "Awwww JT's  a favorite for years.  The food cooked by Julio is wonderful.  The wings are the best in town.  They are fried then tossed in mild, honey, fire or a few other sauces and then fried again.  They are they best wings.  I saw that others posted that they seem smaller but, that could be because you are getting a wing that is really crispy.  They aren't cooked a bit then drenched in a sauce then put on a plate. Yuk!  They are given a quick drench in the frier and crispy.  Bravo Julio.  The waitress' are wonderful.  Be careful because as \"Ron White\" say, \"I have been over served\".  They have cabs waiting and I since I drive by in the mornings I have to laugh but feel relieved that there are cars in the parking lot and the \"over served\" took a cab.  On Saturday's they have the best Prime Rib in town and for under $17.  you get the Prime Rib, salad and a baked potato.  I also love the tacos special.  I thought it was taco Tuesday but maybe it's Taco Thursday.  Great special.  Now I must say that it's a old neighborhood bar in a old little strip mall.  Growing up down the road since the 60's I saw how the bar used to be.  It was where the men and \"drunks\" would go to drink.  I always say that it was my friends and I that changed the place.  My husband would go there with some friends and slowly slowly I would go.  I would be dressed up and feel very out of place.  Eventually about three years later I saw the change that I fell we instigated in about 2005.  It is now a tavern that you can take your girl to, if they are open to a \"tavern\".  I will warn you that because it is in a little strip joint they can have some plumbing issues and sometimes you may get a septic fume.  I just say \"oh well that's JT's\".  The people, service, drinks and cost are worth it.  I like the low lights and the mini Christmas lights strung and all the old memorabilia and hundreds of patron photos on the wall.  It will always be a bar where I know I can go in, sit at the bar and start up a conversation and have a great time.  Oh and they have lots of tv's.", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fgIQ6PFj9wtgrdmVGvntuQ", "review_id": "UBe5v7kxGOS9W47nu6xpzw", "text": "BEST WINGS EVER!!!!  Service is slow but it's worth it!  Burgers are good too but the wings are outstanding!", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "asd1tyY1GHgib7muisSEsA", "review_id": "83dKN1roKsLo2wp6lqYydQ", "text": "Wings were OK. Liked the Yella Pilsner draft special. Decent dive bar. Real good ranch!", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DrWLhrK8WMZf7Jb-Oqc7ww", "review_id": "1fItzhgkOOCT7sZL_lMWUw", "text": "On 2nd thought, the people who drink at this place just keep drinking and never leave. That leads to obnoxious drunks with grey hair on their head feeling empowered by a few cocktails. This place isn't a dive bar, it's a wasteland for aholes in that \"ritzy\" area to act like idiots. My verbal exchange with one of the patrons last night was quite impressive. People in this part of Phoenix are punks and your bars are small and overcrowded. Also, it would be advisable not to give drunken or any customers control of the bar remote control. This could lead to alot more verbal spats.", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EIqT09rFal2Jj-9DDrp6wA", "review_id": "o84jcTcILljhclLJSJH0OA", "text": "Great tasting food at great price. Drinks are ok.  How can one mess up a fun and tonic?", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bKKVpwp1ERdWUl4lqc8ChA", "review_id": "rUxoKf3m5H_0Tpj8Vf_uzA", "text": "Great little dive bar. Strong, cheap drinks and the best wings in town :)", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KVuCc294vbrl40J4Nf7g8g", "review_id": "IrmrzBT5I4bxqfaSbtJBgw", "text": "FIRST - make NO MISTAKE - this is a dive bar.  But as a purist - the wings are fantastic.  The Works are the best - fried, tossed then grilled - just outstanding.  Only tried that & the medium but both were incredible.  Fries were usual frozen non-player.  Nice beer selection - waitstaff is friendly, once they get around to you.  This place is REALLY small and still smells like a 70's smoking lounge.\nOnly complaint - 2 of my wings were so small, they would make an Ethiopian rancher blush - nothing there but seasoning & bone.\nOverall taste was a 5 but experience knocked one off.", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "XqMkm-DD9VsdcKx2YVGhSA", "review_id": "-Ch8sgkGKEAUzyNLM4PfBQ", "text": "I got friends in low places\nAt JT's Bar where the whiskey are downed\nAnd beer chances my blues away\nAnd I'll be okay\n\nWell, I'm not big on chicken wings\nThink I'll give them a try with hot sauce\nOh I got friends \nAt JT's Bar & Grill!\n(Lyrics - Garth Brooks - Low Places)\n\nI can't say I'm a regular here, but this is definitely my dive.  The place reminds me of home back in Iowa.  Low, dark, and dink with some crazy-#$% flares hanging around, and I'm not talking about the stuff on the walls - wink!  I've been here enough and it's weird to say I've never really ate here until I saw it was 2012 Best of Phoenix Bar Food! Shawa!?  Sweet and awesome article so my friends I gotta try.  \n\nI ordered their wings after watching how the cook made them.  Fried tossed in sauce and then grilled.  Never saw it done like so, but I'm not a fan of soggy wings.  I always order on the side, but the bartender convinced me to go with \"the works\", and keep it as is.  I'm not a sucker for pretty bartenders, but how can I say no.....ooooh shucks sure!  I did not regret the decision - no foo, not the \"Lebron Decision\", I'm talking about the wings!  Okay let's stay focused.  The wings came with a perfect texture of crispiness with a jolt of sweet and spicy sauce.  Bam!  Best damn sauced wings I had!  Thanks for the recommendation!  I ordered a side of fries to keep that spicy to balance the spice.  \n\nAlong with your food you must order a few drinks here.  Not the largest selection in town, but if you need that go to the Yard House ya hippy!  My AA (Affordable Alcohol) group would love it here.  In my opinion the drinks are pretty cheap considered the prices of most places these days.  \n\nOverall, great bar to lay low if that's how you feel for the night.  It's right in the heart of the Arcadia neighborhood and it's not as rough as it looks from the outside.  I'm from Iowa and I've seen some rough bars and this place looks the spot, but once you start meeting the people around having a drink.  You'll feel just at home - a Midwest home that is....- Enjoy!", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CLAi9OvcfmqmcFEmjgi1Mg", "review_id": "qi_bs5WyV4jh84PVcbdUvg", "text": "Wings are great, space is tight and the people come in all shapes, sizes and attitudes.", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ywv9mckCATd03_v-ZcH2-Q", "review_id": "bcYe7DEeeXV7URe9oIhiqQ", "text": "Jt's is a fantastic neighborhood bar. Full disclosure: I'm a regular there. This is not a fine dining establishment, but the wings are the best in town, and the rest of the nightly specials are definitely worth trying. Go in and check it out, but leave your attitude outside..we are all friends at Jt's and you will be welcomed by all. Oh, and the drinks are strong and the bartenders are awesome. Tip: don't order a frozen drink. It's not the place for it, and I don't think there is even a blender anyway. Try Applebee's instead.", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "BCKMOIGNS14naDczqf0NKQ", "review_id": "PguBsfeYmZFI90NNOgShag", "text": "My favorite local bar, hands down, for the past going on 15 years now. JT's is the diary I don't keep (for good reason). I can always go in and pour my heart out to one of the girls while they pour me a Jack and Coke. Best chicken wings on the planet too. And John Taylor's like family to me. Make sure you pop in when Beth is behind the counter. She's a doll and a good listener! I don't have enough love in my heart for this fine establishment.\n\nOh yeah, and if you can't deal with true dive bar bathrooms, do not go here! Just part of the John Taylor charm, if you ask me!", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fugK_sUNZfU43A2Kv6_Mkw", "review_id": "jBOS1TSZtthhKFHrC_9wEQ", "text": "Best down home, home grown dive bar ever.. The beer is ICE COLD and the wings are THE BEST in this town....Jenny is a fantastic bartender and makes you feel like family from the minute you walk in until you crawl out the door!", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mxr8p-Oex5zQY5qIs07Jpg", "review_id": "0JSQ11mK0tbacNc06BYDCQ", "text": "total dive, very small but fun and they have great wings!", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fgrzZ0wl3M1D9nLAygAtuQ", "review_id": "0fCobhiqS8KRllMksouQwQ", "text": "I really liked this hole-in-the-wall.  Yes the grille wings rock!!", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tBvrnSCLSpUdCDm5w5GPkg", "review_id": "d21VkMccO-sa2PAHRiRQGw", "text": "\"Tongue in Cheek\" review to follow. \n\nWhat a dive bar but oh so much fun. I loved the bar tender. \"Aloha\"  Barender Gal moving to Hawaii. ( take me with you) You put up with two loud birthday gals and a large bunch of drunk woman walking into your very small, neighborhood bar at midnight. Every head turned when we walked in. It is a pretty small place. teehee! (Just an FYI, not all of us were drunk, but maybe we were, Hmmmmmmmmm??? Insert pinkie to the side of the mouth style) \n\nJust kidding. We had a blast and the place is such a typical neighborhood Divey Bar. Check it out. Not sure the prices since the man next to us was buying all the drinks and I was the DD.", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IF7OP38zqk8Du2F6Mm53PA", "review_id": "VCxPlCgyVRSo2PFN_PSOEw", "text": "Classic dive bar in the east coast sense of the term.  Not many left in the world.  If you like wings than you have to stop by at least for a taste and the rest of the standard bar food is rotated as daily specials and are very generous and filling (especially steak night!).  Lots of regulars who appear to be very welcoming and deferential to newcomers (i.e., giving up bar stools or tables when needed).  Always say Hi to Julio at the grill - he's been there as bartenders have come and gone; then there's always JT himself (DUH!)", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3CBNbQ8C1qdTYQnv757cSg", "review_id": "JDIa31yOX8m8ONEwpg7V9g", "text": "First, don't be alarmed by the cramped space, dingy surroudings and Arcadia townie vibe. It's a a great dive bar with fabulous wings. The burgers are great, too, along with other daily specials. It can be a little Arcadia 'clique-y' and you won't get much sports watching here given the tight space. It is a good place for Oklahoma football games, though, despite the cramped quarters. It's our mainstay for food, drinks and friendly people.", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "THr8peJ3dxCXVgPlKjagHA", "review_id": "M6DZI9ioXchnavR4aZ7bCA", "text": "Spent some time here waiting for my knives to be sharpened next door. The beer was cold, the (famous) wings looked and smelled amazing and the bartender was super personable. There were a few TVs tuned to the sports. It has an odd little patio outside with a couple of tables, but multiple signs telling you not to bring your drinks outside. \n\nIt is definitely a locals hang-out with the guy sitting next to me at the bar trying to remember the name of an Arcadia nightclub from 1990 which \"used to be great until it turned a bit knifey\" The bartender and the local struggled with the name. I was of no help. I Googled \"knifey Arcadia nightclub\" without success. I left before they could get it, so I don't know if they ever figured it out. If, by chance you do know the answer, please stop in here and tell them - they are probably still trying to remember.", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "-qJm5Kxx9U7oVKHYDUBsbQ", "review_id": "RqlIX7ABcecQvGhPzguvjA", "text": "Being originally from Buffalo area, I'd have to say that I'm extremely happy to have found this bar.  The wings here bring me back to the delicious wings that I'm used to! They deep fry em, sauce em, grill em & then sauce em again (2nd saucing upon request) ... I highly recommend trying out \"the works\" .. They mix all of the sauces together (except for the really spicy ones) - Just DeLiSh!!! \n\nService is always on point and extremely friendly. The only negative to this place is that it took me over 3 years to find it!! My TOP recommendation for tasty wings in the valley.", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bwmXfjwrogAaGqV33kSVpQ", "review_id": "SCVIOqQj2cE6uSTHP4T9cw", "text": "Local hidden gem. I snapped some pics to share with my OU friends and they were definitely happy. Small place but packed on a weeknight. Two tv's to watch whatever's on.  No frills service. Good bar food. I'll admit I didn't find the wings to match their hype here, but I'd order them again if/when I come back. They have daily specials for you to save a few bucks.", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 15, "cool": 16}, "user_id": "hRdhlyNVtVvcf7oLn2J1Xw", "review_id": "AP7msQ3b81WAptU6xyRrgw", "text": "Jt's Bar & Grill is exactly what I have been looking for in the Valley! Neighborhood dive bar where everyone seemed to know each other, insanely friendly service (shout out to Kerri!) and killer bar food and chicken wings of epic proportions! \nI am a chicken wing connoisseur, and frankly Jt's may have the best chicken wings I have EVER had! They deep fry those baby's, sauce em and throw them on the grill. They have several choices of sauces the best was the works which featured all of their sauces mixed together minus their suicide sauce which produced a delicious and not too spicy wing! I like my wings ultra spicy so I ordered a side of the Suicide sauce, which I personally loved - definitely spicy but not so that your mouth is on fire. Their wings will set you back $7.50 for a dozen ( Which makes me love this place more!). \nThey have a pretty large beer selection on tap and every liquor you would want! This place is def going to be apart of my repertoire and it should be for you too!", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3iDMNTEvtBtw9DgB48lxXQ", "review_id": "bUyRcK-igzxkQlE5GagSGw", "text": "Uuugh!!!! What a rip off. I came in from out of town and hung out with my buddy Joe. He highly recommended JT's because of their awesome wings and tiny tacos. What he didn't know was that most of the positive reviews of this place on Yelp are ancient reviews from when Julio was still working there. This place had the kiss of death and was taken over by cheap, shady owners. The new owners want to cut cost but still cash in on the positive word of mouth about the food. They also raised the prices. So in essence, the new owners are producing a cr@p product and charging us more money! To add insult to injury they shorted us 2 chicken wings. Talk about trifflin'!! If they're shorting people wings, I'd hate to know what they're doing to their drinks. When we got them they were cold all the way down to the bones and stale like they had been made as a mistake earlier in the day, boxed up and given to us (short 2 wings!!!). The tacos were bland like they just cooked some ground beef without seasoning and threw it in the shell. I added the salsa to try to add some flavor to it but it didn't cut it. I'm sure MY taco has more flavor than this one did. Most of the wings and tacos are still in the fridge and will inevitably meet their fate at the bottom of the garbage can. In conclusion, if you want over priced, piece of cr@p wings that don't taste half as good as frozen ones and tacos that taste better when they come out of you than going in, go to JTs so they can pi$$ on you face and tell you it's raining!\n*Additionally, don't believe the review underneath mines. I'm almost 100% positive it was done by someone who works for them or has some sort of affiliation with this place. It's written like an advertisement. The wings look NOTHING like they do in that picture. This review would be VASTLY different if they did. Our wings were all limp and flaccid when they showed up to film. Nice try you guys. You make me sick.", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "pgsVI9qEDDnf1hI-phMxQw", "review_id": "Dz386SV-V1TnNYAgWG_Ehw", "text": "Excellent Neighborhood ShitHole ! Consistently inconsistent, seldom open and catering to EVERY demographic in the PHX. \nCan't wait to pass on this place for years to come ! Owner must be proud. \nCheers & good luck", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "sf0DfJJ9620jd9Huti8rXw", "review_id": "I6rNTPbdRZ2xjyPO5SjP2A", "text": "Jt's is a great place to grab a beer and relax with friends. The atmosphere is friendly and laid back. The staff are extremely accommodating and personable.\n \nI would recommend trying Jt's famous wings. There is an assortment of different flavors you can choose from. I always get \"the Works.\" They're grilled sweet and saucy! \n\nOver all, Jt's is a hidden gem located in the heart of Arcadia's neighborhood!", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bLiqSbQIxaRZvfn2TfkWOw", "review_id": "gVQH_b8742nIRedY4_KhQg", "text": "Really enjoyed this place. Has a fun, welcoming atmosphere. Reminds me of some Boston bars, especially Daisy Buchanan's. We had the 2 for 1 cheeseburger special. Very tasty. Served with lots of nice, salty, hot fries. Anything better? I think not. Bar was crowded but the 1 server did a masterful job of getting drinks and food out for all the customers. We were the oldest by far, but no one treated us like \"olds\". Would absolutely go back.", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NzlVca80ziZxANoTXxHfvQ", "review_id": "4D7lwVrYjTMdVuZ16LhUxQ", "text": "Another day of wing quest...and I have to say, this little \"divey\" bar is a gem. You will miss it if you drive too fast, the bar itself has little in the way of signage. They do have a street-side sign that you can navigate by. The d\u00e9cor is, well \"tchotchkes\" hanging from the ceiling. Think \"Shoefiti\" meets grandma's garage sale...\n\nDoesn't change the fact that they have $5 mini pitchers and awesome wings in various flavors, soaked and then grilled to perfection. I don't mind looking at shrunken heads hanging from the rafters when I am biting into wing heaven. Service was personable and quick.", "business_id": "qz4ZOcv-840UjfCEYI4qZg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x5-yK8bmjQTcMrlWLfgJEg", "review_id": "pndwlFbXLejg5HbE_IX1Qw", "text": "This Cleaners is great!  It's called Elite now, not Queens though.\nWe do our laundry here.  \nThey have a convenient drop off.  They give you a bag and you write your instructions on the tag and you never have to wait in line to drop off!\nThey are professional, on time and their work is really good too.  \nMy husband never complains about having a press mark at the bottom of his shirts like the 2.00 cleaners used to do.  \nIt is slightly more than the 2.00 cleaner, but this is close to home and we don't get attitude from the employees like at the 2.00 cleaners.  \nThe owner is usually on site and you can just tell that he cares about his customers. \nIt's right on the corner of 48th St and Indian School by the Arcadia Tavern.  They also do free pick up and delivery and if you call in advance when you're on your way they'll get your order ready and deliver to your car!  Seriously what else can you ask for?  :)", "business_id": "015GCpe-tMj1En4NORROzA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DI1wmnA_Pg9mycZV84_syw", "review_id": "k88Z4z4EoWczNm2nLdC2Lg", "text": "I started going to Elite Cleaners because it is so close to my house. And never dawned on me to write a review since most people go to closest dry cleaners to their house. But there yelp page seemed unloved so I took one for the team and wrote the first review. \n\nThe women who work here are super nice. They do an excellent job with both laundry and dry cleaning. And the price is not to bad for dry cleaning, I recently picked up 15 articles both dry cleaning/laundry and it was 30 bucks! And that was before my discount as a returning customer. \n\nThe only downside is that this place shares a parking lot with Arcadia Grill. Which I have never been too but based on their lack of parking and over use of valet service means lack of parking. So just dont expect to pick up your laundry durning lunch time. Though there is a drop off only parking spot, but just one. So here is hoping luck is on your side if you do try to pick it up durning lunch.", "business_id": "015GCpe-tMj1En4NORROzA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TYHFPPZnUxvgM9OBfoN8Kg", "review_id": "5qQ3cAUChavXkU2-2c0Zqw", "text": "Used Elite Cleaners for the first time and thought they were great.  Since then they have consistently delivered perfect clothes back to me.  They are curteous and more than willing to go the extra mile.", "business_id": "015GCpe-tMj1En4NORROzA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "jy1qPe0Tz3ewHacAtshmBw", "review_id": "xmkqZgfMbQtjmKykzlr9Rg", "text": "I've been going to Elite Cleaners for over 5 years now. What I love, is that if it can be cleaned... it will be cleaned... to PERFECTION! I trust the entire team here to clean everything from down comforters to silk dresses. I even bring in my jackets that needed pockets sewn or buttons attached.\n\nThere is no over-promising either. Last New Years I worked an event and practically ruined my silk dress that had a train as I ran around and attended to spills, pouring champagne, etc. I brought the dress in and the owner took a look and said it would be almost impossible to clean but he could try. I gave them as much time as they needed to clean the dress. 5 days later, it was ready for pickup and looked almost brand new!!! I trusted them to do what they know and do best - and it worked.\n\nThis is a great, local-owned business that takes pride in the services they offer and their customer service!", "business_id": "015GCpe-tMj1En4NORROzA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5gL4Dmm5HGX8aMxvVWoSww", "review_id": "tl86EaBeiHV98VgnLG3wBQ", "text": "They were super helpful. I brought in a ski jacket that had been beat up and when I got it back I swear it looked brand new....as white as when I had first bought it. They even offered to deliver it to me.  These guys are AMAZING!!!", "business_id": "015GCpe-tMj1En4NORROzA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "syJ-WZZ1vcbQZgtjqmJ1uA", "review_id": "ccrpnUwF3WnBv2dxGHXqcg", "text": "I found this gem on Yelp (go figure)and have taken numerous shirts, jackets, pants, and dresses etc.to be cleaned.  This company lives up to it's name.  The staff is prompt, professional, and reliable.  The owner takes customer service very seriously and values customer loyalty.  I used the spend $30 for $50 coupon on the yelp site and redeemed it from my phone.  It was a true breeze.  The owner (I'm assuming) explained they have delivery service free of charge.  I agree witb his philosophy- dry cleaning should be hassle free.  Quality work every time, no exceptions.  Not necessarily the cheapest, but absolutely the best.  You get what you pay for.  Cheers!  \n\nOne request for the owner: please put a fan (or anything to cool) in the receiving area.  That place can get toasty for those that choose to pick up in person.", "business_id": "015GCpe-tMj1En4NORROzA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7Zrq87_FzXZ-ZSwGOmas2A", "review_id": "r5-ua0khSlgRAWYv1vhrwA", "text": "Friendly - bought the 30 for 50 coupon and store was more than Happy to honor it. They are very professional, fast and the clothes came out great. They gave me a drop back with my info on it in case I wanted to drop off after hours. Really cool for a first time customer to be treated like I had been going for years.", "business_id": "015GCpe-tMj1En4NORROzA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hbRZTWNlRAVbQpImTC_0wQ", "review_id": "jUn0Hbwnb793MkIRE-B8aw", "text": "Professional and very quick turnaround. Higher attention to detail than usual. I will be going back in the future.", "business_id": "015GCpe-tMj1En4NORROzA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dVomZlKABGY3iX3ULkkQpA", "review_id": "915iB3PrBesqopvLj5aVJw", "text": "We recently moved and were looking for a laundry service. We always use a laundry service because A, we hate to fold, and B, it is usually around the same price as doing it ourselves, but works with our busy schedules. We left the DC area paying roughly $1 per pound (mind you DC is the 3rd most expensive city in the US) expecting something in that ball park (an average load for us has been roughly $20-$30).  First off, we get no estimate when we drop off 28 pounds of laundry, so needless to say when we went pick it up we were shocked at the over $100 price for our laundry.  Granted they gave us a deal ($96 instead of the original charge) and fancy bags to carry our stuff, but furthermore they even charged us for the wrong weights.  Needless to say, even at the correct weight they are overpriced! We will be going somewhere else where laundry service.", "business_id": "015GCpe-tMj1En4NORROzA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EbAgR_Lmwr6-kut0bRhV-g", "review_id": "3fhIpynSC-C5NVEjZO-QYg", "text": "I had no problem redeeming the 30-50 coupon. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. \nThe clothes came out clean, except one that said they couldn't take the stains off without damaging the item, that item was charge which I don't think it should; since it was not cleaned. \nThe price on my personal opinion it's very expensive. I took 11 pieces and paid with coupon over $80.", "business_id": "015GCpe-tMj1En4NORROzA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Lu05r9ITDh8bkCqh2zz5zw", "review_id": "ncXK-yAHddX5aOWDtwqq5g", "text": "This place has great service, but it's a bit pricey.", "business_id": "015GCpe-tMj1En4NORROzA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "73crJRw-NOUKGELY3hZcSw", "review_id": "vCmp8YMWcu_2733scNEsWw", "text": "I have been using Elite Cleaners for over 10 years now.  I love the free pickup and delivery service!  Clothes come out great and I feel their prices are fair.", "business_id": "015GCpe-tMj1En4NORROzA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "scRYYZ4f3tsRUyHjg6-07Q", "review_id": "JbXhxHV6DsHtLT075cp7mg", "text": "Nice service. Very professional.", "business_id": "015GCpe-tMj1En4NORROzA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0jyjDeHjZza0iJ8fT5Uoow", "review_id": "AAPtRVDCACjPZYeWTPF8Zg", "text": "Wonderful service! We have been using them for about 6 months now and absolutely love their work. They pick up and drop off at my office so it is very convenient. Wonderful packaging and they even stuff the sleeves of my dresses to keep them wrinkle free. We used a cheaper dry cleaner before, but the clothes would come back damaged, wrinkled and sometimes even smelling vaguely dirty? Using Elite is a 180 degree from that one! A little pricier, but you get what you pay for and BOY is it worth it!\n\nWay to go! :-)", "business_id": "015GCpe-tMj1En4NORROzA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rg5pRVVh-mtBjNqKB1N2Tg", "review_id": "Nf10Qf-p-5UlC4-foQKyWA", "text": "I'm a little biased since I used to work here.  Nonetheless, it's a great nursery.  It's got quality plants, quality service and quality gardening supplies.  The customer service is especially good and the care taken of the plants is outstanding.  The only drawback is the price, but with the quality of everything so good, what else do you expect?", "business_id": "rlrSUtmUnM84AVb616Qy6Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gGNAr-cmCQUgA9B0QjVqAg", "review_id": "9g_vwKxnXfwL52ZVHVJKmA", "text": "This place is wonderful.  My boyfriend used to work there, so it was his first choice when we went to buy plants to spice up our new patio.  We bought some really healthy plants that I can't help but be really proud of!  I've never been a plant person, but I love to gather knowledge about almost anything.  I was so impressed by the knowledge of the staff at Berridge and better yet - their eagerness to share their knowledge with us.  This place gets a huge thumbs up from me!", "business_id": "rlrSUtmUnM84AVb616Qy6Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ebsr5Hg2hE99-iEzSRPdBg", "review_id": "aQ2p2NGTOis9Ppuj4L5h3A", "text": "Great selection and helpful staff.  The plants are not inexpensive, but everything is well cared for and very healthy.  Just like Whole Foods, you don't shop here if you are on a budget.  For my needs, Berridge is perfect and one of the only places in the valley to have raw bansi trees and actually someone on staff who knows about their care.", "business_id": "rlrSUtmUnM84AVb616Qy6Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FwgTzLx96sH7TLlzUK77HQ", "review_id": "VcF5NoPSiRR9lRYLksJbQA", "text": "This was my favorite Nursery in the area. Sure you can find plants at places like Fry's and Home Depot, but this place Rocks! Beautiful Displays, lots of color choices, a full selection of desert trees and shrubs, vines, perennials, annuals, pottery, cacti, as well as house plants. You can't come here and leave empty handed. It is a well run, leader in the Garden Center Industry.", "business_id": "rlrSUtmUnM84AVb616Qy6Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bWNjCQyTJttofo3dKtTTPQ", "review_id": "F7EjVtZjS7kb77fwKS6rCw", "text": "This is a beautiful nursery with a broad selection of plants. I came in mid-January and was surprised at how big the selection of plants was so early in the season. You'd think such a well stocked and esthetically pleasing nursery would be very pricey but I found them to be reasonable. Actually, I found them to be more reasonable than Baker.\n\nI am not a rose growing expert but Berridge has the largest selection I have ever seen. Many are the tall potted variety but they also have some growing in trenches that they dig up when you pick yours out.\n\nThey do not have a huge selection of organic fertilizers or seeds here, which is the only reason why I am giving them less than 5 stars. Unfortunately, I do not live in AZ otherwise I would love to come back and check out the veggies in the spring.", "business_id": "rlrSUtmUnM84AVb616Qy6Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "s9rONiyCuf9t5zL5PHs4wA", "review_id": "j5FAzA_C6jG5eAUN1h7IGA", "text": "This is a wonderful nursery with a good selection of desert plants, roses, shrubs, and delicate plants which need to be grown indoors in AZ. They have some nice specimen plants, priced accordingly to match their rarity. \n\nBill will quote for you the common name, nick name, Latin name, and care instructions for any plant from memory. Friendly without being obsequious, helpful without being pushy.", "business_id": "rlrSUtmUnM84AVb616Qy6Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BnM-wcB9r21SVkAqfQdYCQ", "review_id": "LR9pTNRNt9HLmUeyVGttDg", "text": "This place is a fantastic nursery.  The people there are always very helpful and knowledgeable.  Berridge Nurseries isn't exactly the cheapest place to get things like soil and fertilizer, but the prices on roses and veggies are competitive and I feel like the overall quality is much better than you could find at a place like Home Depot.\n\nIt's also just a great place to wander around with the kids.  The extensive selection of roses in particular, is wonderful.", "business_id": "rlrSUtmUnM84AVb616Qy6Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BiZvuNKi0bs_YwttHhhq4w", "review_id": "4pYtRHRQb-6HQIxXBCe0_A", "text": "Love this place. Great selection of everything and reasonable prices. Everyone is friendly and eager to help and teach you about the plants. Plus they have incredible gifts, planters and home decor items. I wish I had unlimited money because I would go crazy there!", "business_id": "rlrSUtmUnM84AVb616Qy6Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ST8Yzlk2MqKlcaLqL2djBg", "review_id": "y93RMPfWwtdSLpo8pLMnqQ", "text": "this was a nice find. my usual nursery was out of thuricide, a chemical i desperately needed to thwart the skeletonizers ravaging my beautiful grapes. \n\nthe place is well laid out, but felt a bit over my comfort zone....much like that fancy gym on camelback.....\n\ni don't know if their prices overall are more expensive given their location,  but the staff was extremely knowledgeable in helping me find what i needed. i have driven by here and noticed their gates are close at 5pm? isn't that when most regular people get off work and need to shop for stuff?", "business_id": "rlrSUtmUnM84AVb616Qy6Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZetlSBCDuK5HEFxic2w87g", "review_id": "OLPyVFhTJukrVuEqlyU_Ow", "text": "Excellent nursery. Been there twice and always found something wonderful to take home.", "business_id": "rlrSUtmUnM84AVb616Qy6Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QfKO0yw-0PLX49JyL4iOJQ", "review_id": "nCYGiGf23kXbRpqFRkZDbA", "text": "After searching every nursery we could for 36\" rose trees this late in the season we found out that Berridge was one of the only that still had them and they had a lot. When I got to the nursery I really like the layout of the plants.  There are also large trees on the grounds that provide nice shade while you are shopping.  I purchased 5 Hybrid-T 36\" Rose Trees that were listed as \"Firefighter\" as the color.  There were a couple that did not have flowers on them so there was no way of verifying the color.  Berridge offers a 90 day warranty on these plants, so I wasn't too worried. \n\nAfter planting them and a week later, sure enough one of them was white, and not the red that my fiance so dearly wanted.  Now I'm in trouble!  We call Berridge and they told us to bring it back and they would exchange it.  So now I have to dig this rose tree up and haul it back to the nursery.  Not exactly what I want to be doing.  When I got there I realized that I did not bring the receipt which is the policy for returns.  Not a problem though because Bill came out and assisted me and helped me find a different 36\" rose tree to replace it.  They did not worry that I did not have the receipt because I had left the tags on the tree.  The staff, especially Bill was knowledgeable and friendly, and was a great help in fixing this situation.  I will definitely return to Berridge and would recommend them to my friends.", "business_id": "rlrSUtmUnM84AVb616Qy6Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g5Ap-K98t5uQpBDM6nQVdw", "review_id": "gtPBbc6YK1odc7IAX9N31A", "text": "First impression is it must be family friendly because there were a lot of kids when I walked in.  I showed up on time to find they are running 20 minutes behind although I wasn't told I over heard this between two employees speaking.  Waiting area is comfortable but I rather them be on time then knowing what the waiting area is like. I was hard up for an eye exam so I didn't really have a choice the hours here are great!  Very accommodating for people that don't have doctor hours.\n\nThe doctor was very nice and friendly, i was able to get in and out of the actual meeting with the doctor in about 10 minutes.  \n\nFrame Selection:  They really don't have staff people there that can help you decide they are all very busy assisting the appointments.  The have a good selection of framed at a medium price point and budget friendly.  I am a designer frame I must admit and although they had a small selection is was a good selection, Fendi, Coach, Versace, Escada, Oakley - They have an amazing selection of Ray Bans!!!  I sprung for a pair of prescription Ray Bans.\n\nI am going back for my 7 day checkup for the new contacts and pick up my frames.  Will check back in.", "business_id": "AJONCMi8dnGWAkD-86FK5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T9TTC-Eb3SpBItMnmA7zXg", "review_id": "a2gYugCE7Om6C5s46ikGUg", "text": "The two stars are for the young lady that helped us purchase the glasses. The doctor barely said 5 words to me, didn't go over his findings of my sons exam and just seemed all around kind of creepy. We won't be returning.", "business_id": "AJONCMi8dnGWAkD-86FK5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IyxCAmtFdUyVxbAZNGCjJA", "review_id": "RPll9LG3twVkwc89YOLq-Q", "text": "This place has gone down hill.  I have been here over the past few years and until today have had decent experiences.  I showed up to my appointment 10 minutes early and was required to fill out paperwork (is there a reason they don't keep a file for me?) but again, I was early so whatever.  I was done in 5 minutes but had to sit and listen to front desk staff discussing personal issues (babysitters' schedule, going to lunch, making fun of a poor lady who called for directions to the office two times, etc) until finally heading to the back around 9:20.  While waiting I couldn't help to notice that the place is dirty - trash on the floor,etc.\nI go to the first round of tests and Megan (I think that was her name) the tech was awesome.  Except when she had me remove my contacts in their bathroom --- to spare you I will just say that it was more of a mess than the waiting room.\nThe dr exam was also pleasant and quick.  My current contacts were discontinued so she recommended a new brand and even gave me a sample set to wear home with my new prescription.\nI went upfront to pay and was expecting my $20 co-pay as in years' past.  They charge me $60.  So of course I asked why and it was explained to me that this year they had given me a contact exam so that's why the additional charge.  What the?!  I've worn/renewed contacts for 4 years and have always gotten my exam from them.  In my opinion nothing has changed but I had no choice but to pay, obviously.  I called my insurance immediately to see if there was something that had changed with the plan and the agent said no and then asked if I order contacts through Nationwide or elsewhere.  I always do my exam at Nationwide where my exam is covered by medical insurance and order contacts/glasses at another place where my actual vision insurance is accepted.  Here's the kicker-- because there was no change, the insurance agent thinks Nationwide is charging more because I mentioned I wouldn't order though them.  Looking back, I'm not sure I was so honest in past years.  This makes me sick because I know I've been \"had\".\nI should've run away from how dirty the place was anyhow because now I keep thinking about whether or not they sanitize anything that touched my face... *shudder*\nOn the up-side, this place is next to Wildflower for a good muffin & good cup of coffee.", "business_id": "AJONCMi8dnGWAkD-86FK5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H1nxPrmQfK_JJZJQlppFrw", "review_id": "IoEaDY4w0iQwqpQbkg0BJg", "text": "Worst place ever! First time I came here for my contact lens fitting appointment I had to wait 1 hr + and that was with an appointment. No apologies from the staff for the long wait either. Second time I went to finalize my prescription I told the doctor about how the contacts didn't feel right, I couldn't see very clearly. I've been wearing contacts for years. Discovered that on top of all the waiting the doctor and staff are incompetent because they incorrectly ordered my contacts for me and changed my -2.75 prescription to a +2.75.  Do not go here! They suck! This is for the location at 4280 E Indian School.", "business_id": "AJONCMi8dnGWAkD-86FK5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FcewYIwEDK_e9-nTOseoQQ", "review_id": "0Zt1XHBwp4X2A8ZH_j__cQ", "text": "First time there I arrived 7min early for paperwork. After waiting 40 min without any word from the staff (and they had several staff members talking at the front desk) I asked how behind the Dr. was. They said she isn't (?) It was 50 min after my designated appt time and they informed me the Dr. isn't running behind. This was a sign.  Finally the technician performed my eye tests. She was very quick and talked to her computer that I had to stop her several times to have her talk TO me. Dr. was very helpful. Ordered contacts and after 10 days I called. Oh, they are back ordered and no one called to inform me. Someone will call back. No one did and I called back 3 different days to find out what was going on. As of today they will be in a couple days and they will call. I hope so.\nI work at another medical office and this practice needs a professional make over to learn how to value their clients so they will return.\n\n\n\nOK...I am pleased to say that I was contacted by the Marketing Director. So they care! I received my contacts when promised and they worked me into the schedule to learn how to use them at my convenience. Very helpful. The manager came to talk to me to correct the problems. I am happy to say that I will be returning................", "business_id": "AJONCMi8dnGWAkD-86FK5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ERAOo0u7nVLlzn5Gq3Vu6A", "review_id": "CUOxbvYLmVaYcdy_-_pp9w", "text": "My friend and I both went at the same time to the Optique Center at Tatum and Shea in Phoenix.  The store was very clean and well stocked.  (I must have tried on 100 pairs and didn't even touch 1/2 of them).\n\nThe technician was extremely friendly and thorough, as well as the doctor, and we did not wait long.  The staff was extremely solicitous, I would rarely rate a store five stars, and don't know all of them, but have been to three of their stores so far.  (I have several children).  It is good to have your paperwork done in advance.  \n\nGood job Nationwide!  Holly", "business_id": "AJONCMi8dnGWAkD-86FK5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tl929qB-_plFmBCUfd-5JA", "review_id": "vpGwhJoU7p03dn1pZgZCxw", "text": "The Worst Customer Service Experience in a long time.  Long wait times while giving off lots of attitude while you wait.  Amazed at the consistency of the poor attitude of every single employee in the place.  Do yourself a favor and stay away!", "business_id": "AJONCMi8dnGWAkD-86FK5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fvjOQ6tTStYXWNBYNd7P6g", "review_id": "OAX2Nz1KaEptuALNgE9ROQ", "text": "I purchased glasses on 5-3-13.  I am still waiting to receive the glasses that I paid for.  I paid on 5-3-13 and then waited.  After waiting two weeks I called to see when my glasses would be ready and was put on hold.  I was on hold forever when I was finally told that the factory had made an error with my prescription and that they had to be sent back.  I was told that they would rush the service and call me as soon as the glasses were ready.  I waited a week and called to see when the glasses would be ready and was told they just arrived.  I went in and picked them up.  I wore the glasses for two days when a friend informed me that the glasses were not darkening in the sun.  He showed me how the lenses did not change at all in the direct sun light.  I took the glasses back and the representative tried to convince me that the lenses were exactly what I had ordered.  When I asked her to step outside in the sunlight and show me she suddenly decided that maybe all I had was the anti-glare and the lenses were not correct.  She said she would correct the glasses and would do a rush service on the glasses. One week later I was called and told the glasses were ready.  When I went in to pick them up on my lunch I was so disappointed.  They were now trying to give me plain old glasses with the line across the lenses.  I did not want to try them on but the representative insisted.  I told her I was not blind that I could clearly see the line on the lenses so they could not be my glasses.  She insisted that I needed to try them on.  I told her that I want a refund and NO I am not trying the glasses on.  She said she would go get a manager.  I sat there for 15 minutes waiting.  I then met with Diana the Manager.  I was clear that I wanted a refund that I was patient and they had three chances to do my glasses and they could not get the job done.  I am going on vacation next week and I am going on vacation with my glasses and you have not been capable up to this point.  Diana then stated that she would  personally take care of my glasses and that they would be correct and that I would have them in time for my vacation.  She said she would give me a discount for the inconvenience I had been experiencing.  She looked me in the eye and gave me her word.  I looked her back in the eye and said if you do not get it right I will contact her corporate office and then I would find every review place I can to share my experience.  I picked the glasses up today.  I met with Diana and asked if she had checked them and is everything I paid for there and she said yes.  She put my lenses in the glasses and I tried them on.  The glasses seemed to be ok.  Things looked a little fuzzy and the ground appeared to be moving.  I was told there is an adjustment time and that it would clear up soon.  We went outside and I tried them on and they seemed to be more shaded than my old pair of glasses.  We went in and she did some more adjustments to the glasses and cleaned them.  I again asked her if all the features I paid for are on the glasses and she said yes.  She went outside again with the glasses while I was waiting and she checked them in the sun.  Diana said yes everything is on the glasses that you ordered.  I was running late on my lunch hour and was feeling rushed to get back to the office.  Diana refunded $39.99 on the glasses for the inconvenience I experienced.  When I got home tonight and stood out in the sun for five minutes, nothing happened.  The lenses do not darken at all.  The lenses do appear to have a thick anti-glare coating.  There definitely is no change to the lenses when standing in direct sunlight.  I will return tomorrow morning and get my refund.  I am concerned that they will make the refund difficult, but if a refund is not given then I would have to call their actions fraudulent. I had insurance that paid a portion of the bill.  The insurance company has also been charged for an item not received. If necessary I will be calling the fraud department at United Health Care. I have been deceived and feel like a foolish woman.  I am foolish to the tune of \n$ 793.90.  I will follow up this post with the results of my visit tomorrow where I intend to get a refund.\n5-5-2013 Went back this morning to return the glasses.  The representative put them under a special lite they had and presto the glasses got dark. We then went outside and the glasses were definitely darker.  I really felt like something was wrong because I had the glasses outside at home for an hour in and out of the sunlight and they never got dark like they did at the store. The glasses are still fuzzy when I try to read small print.  I am going to bring them to my eye doctor to have them checked to see if they have been made to the prescription that I was given. I also double checked my paperwork and noticed a $135.00 copay I was charged.  My benefits show that I have a $25.00 copay. I will be calling United Health Care Monday to verify my benefits.", "business_id": "AJONCMi8dnGWAkD-86FK5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fvjOQ6tTStYXWNBYNd7P6g", "review_id": "3r1NG3NqI9N-uUrQda92ag", "text": "I purchased $ 793.00 glasses on 5-3-13.  I am on the fourth set of glasses which translates into 6 trips to Nationwide Vision Center.  Six trips for one item!  How many chances do you give a professional business to deliver on one $ 800.00 item?  Ok, maybe I assumed they were a professional business.  I have a simple bifocal subscription.  When I ordered I asked for glasses without the lines on the lenses.  I also asked for glasses that worked like sunglasses outside and regular glasses indoors.  I was given a bill and I paid my portion and was told I would be called when the glasses were ready.  I called two weeks after ordering my glasses and was told the factory made an error and the glasses were sent back to the factory.  A week later I called and the glasses were ready.  When I put the glasses on everything felt a little wobbly but I was told there is an adjustment period. I was not wearing the glasses for driving so it was a couple of days before I noticed there was not a sunglass effect standing in the sun.  Disappointed I took the glasses back.  The representative tried to convince me that the lenses were exactly what I had ordered.  When I asked her to step outside in the sunlight and show me she suddenly decided that maybe all I had was the anti-glare and the lenses were not correct.  She said she would correct the glasses and call me when they were ready. One week later I was called and told the glasses were ready.  When I went in to pick them up on my lunch hour I was once again let down.  They were now trying to give me plain old glasses with the line across the lenses.  I did not want to try them on but the representative insisted.  I told her I could clearly see the line on the lenses so they could not be my glasses.  She insisted that I needed to try them on.  I told her that I want a refund and NO I am not trying the glasses on.  She said she would get her manager.  I sat there for 15 minutes waiting.  I then met with Diana the Manager.  I clearly stated that I wanted a refund.  I was patient and they had three chances to correctly produce my glasses and they could not get the job done. Diana then stated that she would personally take care of my glasses and that they would be correct.  She said she would give me a discount for the inconvenience I had been experiencing.  She looked me in the eye and gave me her word.  I looked her in the eye and replied that I was a letter writer.  If the glasses were not correct I would contact Nationwide Vision Center corporate headquarters, Facebook and any forum available to express my dissatisfaction with Nationwide Vision Center product and service.  I picked up the glasses on 6-14-13.  I met with Diana and asked if she had checked the glasses and she said yes.  She put my lenses in the glasses and I tried them on.  The glasses seemed to be ok.  Things looked a little fuzzy and the ground appeared to be moving.  I was told again that there is an adjustment time and that it would clear up soon.  We went outside and they seemed to be more shaded than my old pair of glasses.  When we went inside again I asked her if all the features I ordered were on the glasses and she said yes.  She went outside again with the glasses while I was waiting and she checked them in the sun.  Diana stated again that the glasses were what I ordered.  I was running late on my lunch hour and was feeling rushed to get back to the office. When you go in to pick up glasses you should expect it to be an hour to an hour and fifteen minutes.  Diana discounted $39.99 on the glasses.  When I got home that night and stood out in the sun for five minutes, nothing happened.  The lenses did not darken.  The lenses have a purple/rose colored hue when I am indoors and outdoors. I did not detect a change to the lenses when standing in direct sunlight.  I will return tomorrow morning and get my refund. \nI went back the next morning (6-15-13) to return the glasses.  The representative put them under a special light they had and presto the glasses got very dark.  We then went outside and the glasses were definitely darker.  I asked the customer service representative why the glasses were a purple/rose hue outside in the sun and not grey.  I ordered gray and I had expected to see grey.  He said no that is the gray (yes the Emperor has clothes).  He then added that the lenses are effected by heat and the lenses will not get as dark outside in Phoenix as they would in Flagstaff.  He repeated it again that if I go to Flagstaff the glasses would be significantly darker.  I do not live in Flagstaff, I live in Phoenix and I purchased my glasses in Phoenix and I expect them to work in Phoenix.  The glasses are still fuzzy when I try to read small print.  I have not been able to darken the lenses to the level they did in the store with their special UV light.  I left the glasses out in the direct sun for 2 hours.  This is starting to feel like a bait and switch scam.", "business_id": "AJONCMi8dnGWAkD-86FK5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wri27AYyezZb3q1whoA0hQ", "review_id": "-LPlVRoudgwN5fcQH3Rk-w", "text": "I bought a pair of glasses at Nationwide Vision on Apache Trail and Signal Butte. The customer service was good and very knowledgeable, and the optometrist was also friendly and took his time to help me. I have glaucoma and my vision is very important to me, and I was willing to pay a little more than my insurance covered. I found a frame I liked, and for only a few dollars more, I was able to get the polycarbonate lenses. I had a little trouble getting used to them, but the associates were very helpful. Three months later, a lens popped out of the frame and got scratched pretty badly. I then talked to a district manager named Michael Oppat, who told me he wanted to make me happy, so he suggested I purchase the warranty for $39.95, and he would waive the copay to replace BOTH lenses at the same time. I could not have been happier. I spent a lot of money on the glasses so it would make sense to purchase the warranty and pay a minimal copay for a replacement for the frame or lenses should anything go wrong in the future. It does not cover loss, but it does give you peace of mind. Thank you very much, Nationwide Vision, and thank you, Mr. Oppat!", "business_id": "AJONCMi8dnGWAkD-86FK5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nYJ07jJ45QxsxfvHObwj-g", "review_id": "-MCJXOR5Xx7oqi-CMX1opQ", "text": "Thanks for the service, or lack thereof. Customer service sucked. Not one person offered to help, and yes, it was slow.", "business_id": "AJONCMi8dnGWAkD-86FK5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ve-JsKi0gpoxqqDqsFQIvw", "review_id": "ceYBRn73UxcNz01-9tmLWg", "text": "Never again!!!!  The worst customer service and communication I've ever experienced. They should all be fired and start fresh or I can guarantee this location will be gone in less than a year. HORRIBLE!!", "business_id": "AJONCMi8dnGWAkD-86FK5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4D4UzEOu-QG4-jkyfynhPQ", "review_id": "JmJmogeq2t1tHCwEsj-yMQ", "text": "This Jack in the Box is such a cool design/location...\nIt is under a huge building and has a drive thru... I don't think there are any other Jack's that are like it... \nIt has all the same food as all the other locations but I just love the layout \nService is good here", "business_id": "FRDZ59oRvUSs4gf-itOCBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "mqELWLgzXtcQDCxY60Xkyg", "review_id": "kiFpcg3w-VhQP1y0HNIMhg", "text": "Had a major late night craving. Since Jack in the Box has late hours I went through the drive thru. I was immediately greeted and my order was placed on the screen right. As I drove up to the window the cashier was friendly and took my money. Given a receipt along with my change my food was quickly prepared. This late night snack was the Chicken Fajita Pita. Mighty tasty I have to say. My food was hot and fresh. I will be back again.", "business_id": "FRDZ59oRvUSs4gf-itOCBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aPgsw5LKzPq0ZVwT0rA9ng", "review_id": "Pgbhe_05nolGB61ho5jckw", "text": "Not that great, none of tables were cleaned off. They also got my order wrong. The lady was nice, just didn't seem very clean.", "business_id": "FRDZ59oRvUSs4gf-itOCBg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9Ysj3f3tI3m5QRDxvQAIKw", "review_id": "b12a6yiYp1SPWyp5Y_HHYQ", "text": "I love going to this place for lunch. They are well priced, always friendly and have decent food. My favorite part however is the fact that they serve tea with the meals. Its a great place to go with a few friends.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "llkm_iXQszkN5DZvmqjNqA", "review_id": "MinMbBQLgsCNlKY5Uz2CfA", "text": "great find... i thank John A for the review... the food was very good... the menu is one of the bigger menus i have seen at a chinese place... i went with 3 people and we got 4 main dishes... i would reccomend the lemon chicken and Hong Kong beef... both were excellent... the decor is kinda funky... like your grandmas house in the 60's... it is not priced too bad... i am defintaly going back...", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "POHQEtLi_u1MkysI7Hn0DQ", "review_id": "L_AefwLNalo8JfVI0JILLg", "text": "Desert Jade is great. The decor is a bit funky -- reminds me of something Scottish, but the food is some of the best I've had in Phoenix, as far as Chinese goes. I've never had a bad meal here and take friends here. I think it's great. I wish it were open on Sundays. That's a bit of a bummer.\n\nThey have great almond cookies. We usually get moo Shu chicken, which is very flavorful. I have also had them be very accommodating and make me steamed foods with brown rice. I just love this place!", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "vrM_uBgwfDQ6bQxGVHdUGQ", "review_id": "8uahT-iI8led7RKJhdvu1Q", "text": "This restaurant is by far, one of the best little tucked away Chinese establishments I have ever been too. The decor is adorable, the wait staff is very sweet and just right with attention/grace. My companion seems to really enjoy the Sizzling Rice soup, although I am more in love with the Hot and Sour Soup. We are now making Desert Jade our meeting spot. Whether you enjoy having an entree, for example the Walnut Shrimp or the Beef and Broccoli; or you are looking for an entire meal of appetizers, this is your place. The selections are endless and the flavors are incredible. It makes one feel comfortable to venture off the path and chose something new. I guarantee this establishment is worth the drive, wait, and traffic. My personal menu favorites are the Walnut Shrimp, Pot Stickers, Fried Wontons, Hot and Sour Soup, and the Sizzling Rice Soup. \nBut I don't want to waste anymore of your time, get out of the house and head to Desert Jade!", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "MfBHBiSNol6fsNU46AlhgQ", "review_id": "JIJcy5aL62COQ8mM4SyaZA", "text": "I haven't eaten Chinese food in years. (Other than Pei Wei... and I don't really consider that Chinese food... More like Asian fast food or something)...\n\nI've lived in this same neighborhood for about 8 years now and driven by Desert Jade a thousand times and never really noticed it. (Kind of like ALL of those places on Indian School!)\n\nBut, we decided to get adventurous and try it. \n\nAnd it was really pretty good!\n\nAs you walk in, it looks like your typical Chinese restaurant. Red pleather booths, paper lanterns kinda thing. \n\nWe were lead to a booth by the window which had some kind of tableau in it featuring big fake turkeys (not the cooked kind... the real kind)... So, don't know what that was all about. \n\nOne problem I noticed first... No Asian people eating in the restaurant. A clue to me when eating any kind of ethnic food. If you see people native to the type of food you're about to eat, it's a GOOD sign!\n\nI ordered the Sizzling Rice Soup first. As the waitress was putting the Sizzling Rice into my soup at the table, she dropped one of the big clumps into my water. No matter. She was sweet and we all laughed. \n\nThe soup was really quite good. As was the Moo Shu Pork (that they made at the table. I'm used to assembling the crepes myself) and also the Kung Pao. \n\nI'll definitely be back, Desert Jade! Thanks for a great Chinese meal!", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nH2kgj72EQvgkYAKFhOx0g", "review_id": "D68tW7Hk7QPVMTBhErE3IQ", "text": "I just love little places like Desert Jade, too cute!!  It had the charm of a restaurant back in the midwest. We started off with the pork dumplings, very moist and tasty. Just one negative a friend had the curry chicken it was a little too bland.  Overall I would definitely suggest this restaurant.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "qa8NS-G9NE0uGr9KyINwWQ", "review_id": "_9EiVZlpi2sa3vh3Axf20g", "text": "Desert Jade is not your ordinary Chinese Restaurant with stark mirrored walls, paper lanterns and place mat menus... on the other hand, Desert Jade is like a rich country club, comfortable leather booths, fire place, dark colors, a very nice ambiance.  We have reserved private areas for groups and enjoyed an intimate dinner in  the main dining room.  \nWe have always found the service friendly, wether eating in or getting carry-out, and they have never refused to do a special order for us. (I don't like mushrooms- what?)  We have been coming here for more than 10 years now and the food is still great.  Try the pan fried tofu with vegetables... the ginger chicken... the shrimp with lobster sauce... to name a few.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QfdqvcKtLBr15pMggtAjHg", "review_id": "FPC9q-U_lFwHd14jHBe7Wg", "text": "if i were just rating the service, i would have given 5 stars.  i was VERY impressed.  my folks were visiting, and the three of us were well taken care of.\ni just wasn't crazy about the food.  i love chinese food.  i love ordering several plates and sharing.  we ordered two appetizers (both were fairly good) and three entrees (one was excellent, two were \"eh.\")\nperhaps it's really good chinese for phoenix and i've been spoiled having lived in chicago... i dunno... but my parents weren't star-struck either, and they're from minnesota... go figure.  3 stars is my verdict.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PacNftLrGJUxwJVJ0xgQvQ", "review_id": "UFQLvT9nfG25AECG907DFQ", "text": "Phoenix isn't famous for Chinese food so imagine my shock when I was taken here. I almost started to dig my heels in at the door in hopes that we could go somewhere else. Good thing I didn't. I was surprised that they have pretty darn good food and the customer service was top notch. If I'm in the mood for Chinese in Phoenix, I'll definitely go back here. \n\nThe only reason for 4 instead of 5 stars is because there's another Chinese place that is 1 star better than Desert Jade but I can't remember the freakin' name of the place. Nor what street it's on. Nor what it looks like. Damn those missing brain cells.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k0-S9vOCLquje8TMKmjVDQ", "review_id": "YrE43seICVzaEysAwgTceg", "text": "I have been going to Desert Jade since I was 7 years old. There is no other Chinese place in the Metro Area that can compare to Desert Jade!! All their food is made fresh to order, and though the decor is a little dated, the service is impeccable! \nMy absolute favorite dish is the Kung Pao Chicken! I also love the sizzling rice soup, outstanding!! You cant beat the prices on their lunch specials. \nTry Desert Jade, you will become a regular too!", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nJ5UZqX_WrP0DAvZ_aE9IA", "review_id": "N9Pt_lNNC8kevw1fTqt48A", "text": "This is by far the best Chinese food in the valley. The pan fried noodles and sesame chicken are AWESOME!!!! I eat here at least once a week.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vtqdtjgGwAbAE6wFcUZlxA", "review_id": "EVdcwqm5ylA4U0KTJGCFqA", "text": "Overall a great place. Outside could use some work though. We diffently go back.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k_vWGNkwYkigOnbEMNMOvg", "review_id": "z1FBQtql-kCUIWo_Mp1wpQ", "text": "I love this restraunt.  i frequent it a couple times a month, and when i get in my trips a couple times a week...\n\nI used to work for Dragon Palace in N.Phoenix 32nd st & Thunderbird(check it out also) when i was 16 and Desert Jade is the closest I have found to them and its 5 minutes from me!! but yah im a wierd chinese food eater. and if it wasnt for dragon palace i wouldnt have tried anything other than sweet&sour pork/chicken...  \n\ndesert jades mu shu chicken is SO yummmmmy. omg. their duck sauce makes it so much betttter.  their hot&sour soup is very good.  their sweet&sour shrimp/chicken/pork are all amazing.  they have 2 different sweet&sour sauces, which i still cannot decide between.  one is served with their egg rolls *which ARE so good, but sorry dragon palace are still #1 by a longshot* and the other is served with their sweet&sour dishes which is thicker and richer in red color.  just writing about it makes me want it..\n\ntheir lunch specials are awesome too, i work at the f.s. mall and when i get a lunch special its only $1.50 more than if i got panda express in the mall.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 12, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "Juu-8A7hmZOHg2_YFVG81A", "text": "\"2 stars for disappointing food, one star for great service.\"\n\nHad I read Iain B's review prior to my dinner at Desert Jade the other night, I could've saved us $46.  \n\nInstead, my husband and future yelper sister Alexa M and I headed down Indian School road in search for some decent Chinese food.  We were all pretty hungry and it was my bright idea to try a new place.  We passed by Shanghai Chinese and actually pulled into the parking lot of another restaurant (maybe China Village?) but decided since the parking lot was close to empty, that was not a good sign.  So, somehow we ended up at Desert Jade.\n\nIvan was our server and he was fantastic.  I just wish I could say the same about the food... \n\nUnfortunately, the egg drop soup, Kung Pao Vegetables, Spicy Chicken, and Beef and Asparagus dishes were nothing to write home about... all were mediocre.\n\nNext time, I'll go to one of our regular spots instead... or at the very least, I'll check the Yelp reviews before wasting time and money.  You live and learn... they cannot all compete with Tottie's or Jade Palace!", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "rc-Vrb7FQYe0EmdxOl_XLw", "text": "I ordered the sesame chicken lunch. It came with fried rice, which was just OK. There was no eggs in the fried rice, more like color/flavored rice. The egg roll was not so great either. The flavor of the sesame chicken was good, not great! \n\nI agree with Gabi. The service was awesome, that is why 3 stars (2 for the food; 1 for the service).", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EOlGkRn-83UnF7634dOUKw", "review_id": "MPXM49SYRfvgigZA-NLn3A", "text": "It seems to me that many Phoenicians have a \"jaded\" (pun INTENDED) view of what real, authentic Chinese food looks and tastes like, and those people are the ones who said this was the best Chinese food they've ever had. \n\nI'm sorry, but I was NOT that impressed with the food here. I came here last night with a group of 6 people and we did the whole \"family style\" thing. A couple people ordered potstickers and said they were really good (and at least the waitress warned them that they would take 15 minutes to make) but others were not that impressed with the wonton soup. \n\nMy dish was actually pretty good (Ginger Chicken), but a couple of the other plates looked a little sketch (I mean, the Walnut Shrimp was literally a plate with shrimp, then a huge serving of broccoli and then a pile of walnuts....IT WASN'T EVEN MIXED IN!!) I was also disappointed with the \"fried rice\" they served with the meal, which was just fried with some soy sauce (no eggs, no veggies). The Mu Shu was ok, but I actually prefer the one at P.F. Chang's. \n\nAll in all, it wasn't horrible, but as the 2 Star rating indicates, I've DEFINITELY HAD BETTER!! \n\nAlmost three stars for great service, though!!!", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h6DbdlOieRqalIhOF8K_Bg", "review_id": "G419BOaiz7_UemdEidu_7Q", "text": "Seeing all the cars parked in their parking lot and as it was time for lunch, I decided to give it a try.  The staff was very efficient.  I think I waited a whole 10 minutes to get my food.  I ordered the Mongolian beef.  The sauce was too sweet and the meat-well it reminded me of mystery meat.  Not a very memorable meal.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wcOqMTV92kxOornA42KyoA", "review_id": "ZNBrLNLD6-WG-51bc2VpoA", "text": "I'm kind of in awe of reviewers that think they know what authentic Chinese-American food is.\nI'm no expert, don't claim to be; I'm just a 3rd generation Asian-American; whose family mostly are chefs/owners of Asian-American restaurants.\nTaste is a subjective thing; so, even I don't agree with the negative reviewers of  Desert Jade here are my picks.\n* Lemon Shrimp or Chicken - my favorite!!!\n* Egg Foo Yung - just like my mother's & grandmother's. (only place in town I will order on a consistant basis)\n* Ginger Beef\n* Beef with Tomatoes\n* Pot Stickers\n* Hot & Sour Soup\nWill go back as often as I can; for the good food, service and great people.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yT_7mYWBJdV0RFgI6rmnCA", "review_id": "fC9eenaic4R6tcyxqjdydg", "text": "I don't care if it's authentic or not, what's important to me is how good is it.  It is so good I find it hard to eat Chinese food anywhere else.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8VikyrWXFKL8GU1a9t-o6Q", "review_id": "qLRhIjsrRICWUe4-m82v8g", "text": "Consistently tasty, fresh, good quality food with fast friendly service. It is the best non-dim sum Chinese food in central Phoenix, since the now long departed Silver Dragon (I think, off of Northern) closed. \n\nPan-fried noodles are excellent, so are mixed Chinese vegetables. This is the really nice feature for me: Desert Jade is incredibly accommodating about substitutions. I get shrimp,chicken,pork, beef combo with broccoli, but without the pork and beef, and substituting string beans for broccoli. This (and similar requests) never cause any sort of problem at Desert Jade. Hot tea is loose leaf, no tea bags, which is another positive for me.\n\nMy companion Mr. Super Spicy gets his usual gin-and-tonic and says it is adequate. He assures me that dishes marked for spiciness are indeed up to his standards, and that beef with broccoli is decent, with lean but tender meat. He likes the pork fried rice (LOTS of pork) and says egg foo yung is good too. Wor Wan Ton soup is full of tasty morsels, not merely thin broth and droopy noodles.\n\nThe ambiance at Desert Jade is a bit odd, it's very comfortable, mind you, but more like a hunting lodge than any Chinese restaurant I've ever seen. Clean forest green velvet upholstered booths, diamond shaped mullioned windows, scenes of pheasants and grouse, etc.  The bar near the front entrance is charming, and more traditional. Also, this restaurant is open until 9:30pm, quite unusual for Phoenix dining!", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I6w2mchRimGi3g2fP0JY2Q", "review_id": "-jVlU_IxktHPt7GXywxyJA", "text": "BEST CHINESE IN TOWN!!!!  I've been coming here for almost 13 years now and its my favorite Chinese restaurant. They have great food and never disappoint. The staff is Very Friendly and helpful!! \nYou Have to get their House Special Chicken or Sesame Chicken (same thing)!!", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M8DaT0zmcumO5gfdrf0KEQ", "review_id": "4jI2mKO_ZoJ0YLCri-vpRw", "text": "Love it here. Come regularly now lol thanks to everyone on yelp. Great food cheap price great service. Tho not 100 percent authentic Chinese food still great", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "GurFZn57pttCo79THJP3QQ", "text": "This has got to be the best chinese in phoenix. The food is always fast and fresh. The servers are always attentive and friendly. This place is just great to go to. I normally get the chicken chow mein and my bf gets the sweet and sour chicken and both are excellent. The sweet and sour chicken isn't one of those gross fried puffballs covered in sugar, it's a real chicken breast, fried crispy and sliced. It makes such a difference. I have been coming here for years and my waiter Ed (who isn't there much anymore) always remembered us and knew what we wanted to order from memory. Now that's good service.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M6Wi9pKDx-W6rGgmf9GVMw", "review_id": "r-OgofGd2O-2MpJDjyTp2A", "text": "The must-try on Desert Jade's menu is the Hot & Sour Soup.  It is the best I've had anywhere, by far!  Filling, delicious and has a little kick -  the hot & sour soup is great to order at the restaurant or to pick up and take home. Desert Jade has definitely improved my \"comfort food\" repertoire, so long chicken-noodle soup, you have been replaced for good!", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w6-zZDRByCDBge6ROqMoJQ", "review_id": "_YWi4y1Ttt6olA5PVZC0kw", "text": "I love this place! Good food great service.  I've eaten here about six times now. Every dish has its own flavor.so far everything we tried is delicious.  The mix drinks are so good and good ount of alcohol in it.  My favorite is the Mai Tai and scorpion.  Desert jade chowmein is the best. U have to order it. ... so far one of my favorite Chinese restaurant!", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8KmHPVzyBW45_tXX8zU5mA", "review_id": "mg15EiROdxRCoCyUtNU5BA", "text": "It's not the greatest Chinese food in the country but for Arizona, it's definitely one of the best! I'd say the food is worth a good 4 stars but the friendly owners and the amazing wait staff make this a five star joint! I love the egg foo young, pepper steak, the chicken fruit salad, and pan fried noodles. My husband, who suffers from severe white guy syndrome, prefers the cream cheese wontons, lemon chicken, and sizzling rice soup. I never call in my take-out orders, I just walk in and within 10 minutes it's usually ready to go, no matter how big the order is! I wish they were open Sundays but the owner says if she didn't close at least one day a week she'd never get her husband out of the kitchen, lol!", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g5Ap-K98t5uQpBDM6nQVdw", "review_id": "wYTTMPDTTxYulES-Z_iFsw", "text": "Not bad, first time here - I had driven past a few time and decided to finally get some carry out, and man we got the carry out - They gave it to us in a box.  \n\nPlace was nice, it was actually packed when we went in to pick up the food.  Everyone was friendly and the food was ready and perfect.  The reviewed the order with us so we knew nothing was missing.\n\nWe had:\nCream cheese puffs - could have been better, but I still ate them\nWonton Soup - Very good, and really good crunchies\nEgg Roll - I am not a huge eggroll person but was good for an eggroll\nShrimp Chow Mien - I loved this!  Was a really big fan, I hadn't ordered Matthew did and I ended up eating it all\nMongolian Beef - was good, your standard Mongolian beef\nMu Shu Pork - Very good, and something I noticed a couple days later, usually the wrappers get hard and you can use to eat left overs the next day, These wrappers were perfect 2 days later\n\nI think in the end, it probably depends what you like and what you order.  I have had better Mongolian beef, but this place had great pork.  I will go back and for a place that doesn't cost and arm and a leg it works as a neighborhood joint.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uCfdp7AH45qanhjzWhYZsw", "review_id": "pGHp2ORQZZkb2_Q3HCAIHw", "text": "Thanks to all of you Yelpers for recommending this place! It was just what I have been looking for in my neighborhood- fresh and tasty Chinese food for a decent price unspoiled by trendiness. Thanks! I will definitely add Deserg Jade to my regular rotation.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vwkbXfn1j6yDGcv9VgePaw", "review_id": "ZwHt8Sz_D9usvqgGbBl4Qg", "text": "5 stars for the Chicken Fruit Salad. I love this tasty dish with the cut up fresh fruit and lychee. Flash fried chicken in a light batter. This was one of those stop in places that I never thought I would try as it looked a bit \"jaded\" on the outside hence the 4 star rating. But service is top notch and I am truly addicted to this meal for a nice lunch. It is a good thing it is dark inside since I like to go when I have to eat by myself and craving something fresh not fast food. They never make me feel uneasy by going in alone and the meal is always nice, fresh and hot.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LqcSMyjF1tJYvwr-U5DvXg", "review_id": "c7lAvksYKOUjg8UDNvA7gQ", "text": "Went for lunch and was very disappointed. Restaurant smells musty and the food was awful. Service was very good.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IhbboazAqdNxz9tg5T2rkw", "review_id": "s-nxj1ruiiQ6q7id4SOpFw", "text": "I had driven by this place at least twice a day on my way to and from work and always thought it was one of those shady Chinese places that would end up on the news for at least three years. And then one day I had a craving for Chinese did a search for the nearest Chinese restaurant and this place popped up. The ratings were fantastic, so I thought I should give it a try. \n\nI placed an order to go, went to pick it up, parked my car and opened the door...it was an OASIS inside! I have to say, I was fooled by the outside.. The food is awesome. I usually get the Moo Shu Pork and my husband gets something new and we share. Everything is so good and, most importantly, you don't get that ill feeling (that sometimes Chinese food seems to make you feel, you know what I mean the \"I just ate a ton of grease and my day is shot\" feeling). \n\nWe have been regulars for a couple of years now and I couldn't recommend it enough.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FpCmGLWHe5Y-kDS7ZYaF5w", "review_id": "oTB_mpCKcu-8wayQQuCDZw", "text": "Best food, super friendly staff, and great prices. Love it!", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TN6ZI_NNUw8OAvODoxTKCg", "review_id": "YW5mo71ZhAzy_TF3I5riQA", "text": "Always greeted with a SMILE (and a HUG)!  \n\nGreat Food!  Great Service!  \n\nGreat family owned restaurant that really cares about their customers. They remember their regulars by name and ask about your family members or friends.\n\nAlways fresh ingredients and no msg. Always consistently delicious!", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jvwnIG5wEjdOsqkYJgN29A", "review_id": "1nqbmZx9Ut8MEzcOfTRpUQ", "text": "I know this place is a Phoenix institution.  And it is quite nice inside compared to many Chinese restaurants.  I was invited to lunch here by a colleague who had dined here many times in the past.\n\nI felt the lunch menu was perhaps a bit overpriced, given the quantity and quality of food.\n\ni ordered the kung pao shrimp ($8.25), which was a spicy dish, but ordered it HOT.  It came so mild I might as well have ordered shrimp in lobster sauce, with some peanuts thrown in.   There were about 10 peanuts, a 1/2 cup of sauteed green onions, and about 4 medium sized shrimp, to go with fried rice that had nothing in it and an egg roll the size of my thumb.  It WAS nice it came with hot tea.\n\nWas it outrageously priced?  Absolutely not.  Would I eat here again if someone invited me?  Of course.  But if it's my choice, there are much better Chinese restaurants to be found.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "80PHOfM8KOBb7xEQN4C0lg", "review_id": "ad86I_InJOJUcgueZUXX0w", "text": "I've been searching for a decent take out Chinese place for awhile, and there are a few in this area. This hap pend to be the first one I tried, and maybe ordering the traditional take out dishes was the downfall, but I was disappointed. \n\nMy girlfriend and I ordered beef with snow peas and water chestnuts, and a spicy vegetable kung pao type thing with fried rice. The flavor, quality, and freshness of the ingredients was very bland and seemed to be more of a public cafeteria type quality. The menu had a number of specialty dishes, so maybe we ordered the wrong items, but I don't think I'll be going back to find out.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Fac1DLrOWZDZd0HKCtsvIA", "review_id": "JZPbI3xbGu9q99lcObddMw", "text": "The chicken curry lunch special was delicious, and service was great.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3BGitdqA-Rd-YXO-Q6gJCQ", "review_id": "8EJdCme7J1n6l16Vlrjiqg", "text": "The \"Jade,' is a place my buddies and I  often meet for lunch and a place where I take my family for dinner.  It is an oasis in the valley with a friendly  and attentive staff. This is a family endeavor and they welcome you by name and always provide an excellent and  consistant product.  I recommend the sizzling rice soup, lettuce wraps, Kung Pao Chicken or Chicken Fruit Salad.  The experience will keep you coming back.  Eat well!", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "1aINZ0MRkz4eCj03UijW9w", "text": "I have not been here in awhile, so I thought since I am in the area I will pick up a lunch togo.  I ordered the sesame chicken lunch special (chicken, rice, and an egg roll).  I bought it back to the office, it smelled good and the togo box was stuff with food.  I wished it tasted as good as it smelled.  The sauce was kind of bland.  I was so bummed.  I guess I need to find another chinese take out place.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EPJNmNYC_zWFGBuLjIbv_A", "review_id": "EJuIUgvwduRDIDNGVjeZGQ", "text": "The only reason I am giving this place a 3 star is because of the service, it was fantastic, but the food on the other hand... wasn't so great.\n\nMe and a friend started out with the Bo bo platter. The Spring rolls were average, the BBQ beef had almost no flavor, and the other things were mediocre.\n\nMy main course was Sesame Chicken with fried rice. It didn't taste a thing like sesame chicken, it literally tasted like soy sauce stir fried and green onions. \n\nI walked out with a 40 dollar tab for 2 and i was terribly disappointed, the only reason i had even gone was because of the reviews :(", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GAEHo1uslNOouKy5k_v3tg", "review_id": "OoF_Jlhia3Ron8nrbusuhg", "text": "The service was great! Our server was the right amount of attentive and helpful. \n\nWe ordered the sizzling rice soup, pretty good- and the large is enough for probably 4 people to share. \n\nWalnut Shrimp = Mayo shrimp ... For those of you reading this that have not tried this amazing Chinese/American psuedo dish, it is one of my favorites. I am a HUGE fan of authentic food from all ethnicities, but every now and then I like to fall back on something like this. My grandma might not have eaten this in China but it is damn good regardless. But I digress- Try it. You like it. \n\nWe also got the barbecue pork with veggies. I like snow peas and there were also baby carrots, bean sprouts, and carrots. I thought it was great. \n\nIf you like spicy- ask for the chili oil. I like it on everything. \n\nTo address some of the reviews that made reference to it being expensive. I don't know where Chinese food go the reputation of being cheap. Maybe it was from all the buffets scattered throughout the state. But Chinese food isn't 'that' cheap when going to a decent sit down type place. Our tab was about $35 for 2 people. This included 1 beer and we had leftovers.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DkwuzJwXHAK1CBuzFhIkbw", "review_id": "Sq21VQDPYWnCI-z9hHZODA", "text": "Been going there for years, my parents favorite. The food is quite good, a bit too American for me but OK. Service is good, lady owner is very friendly and she will remember you. Decor is a bit old and rooms are a bit dark, they should freshen it up a bit. Moo shu pork is my favorite, veggie dish is good, boo boo platter is OK.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dFLsiSlxvO0HaVQuMOVHDA", "review_id": "caIZY2OJ0V-9bFFHtpO6Yg", "text": "Love this place! Great food, some of the BEST Chinese food I have eatin in a while.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "va0CpyGqJsF26ZHHn7-dAA", "review_id": "aq-hgEG5QFZteZFD86B66Q", "text": "You can't go wrong here  .. they have been around for more than 30 years, same free standing \"Hunters\" house decor inside the dining room , but always GREAT FOOD !  open til 11:00pm,  best place in the neighborhood , Owners are super friendly . ! great place for take out service weekly !   totally recommend the (  HUGH ) Shrimp Egg foo young, feeds 2 !", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ha2nti0HJG4zwz25c4S6Xg", "review_id": "_hmHA8gX2TwoXX4SA-bEDA", "text": "I had one hour for lunch, and had heard this was one of the best places in town. I expected the lunch combo would come with a cup of soup - but not here, even though lunch is hi-priced. The weather was cold, so I wanted soup. I ordered sizzling rice soup and some egg rolls. It took 45 minutes between the time I sat down and when I got my food! The soup was not sizzling, and had small round BURNT rice cakes floating in the cup. BURNT BLACK. I had ten minutes to eat and get back to the office, so I could not return my meal. I fished out the burnt pieces and ate quickly. Maybe this place had a good rep in the past, but I will never go back there!", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sGcYRi_ma-ygwwK6zv9gmg", "review_id": "IeMOpK0iOVvucEvFM74NTA", "text": "I was disappointed with the quality of food. The won tons were very bland, and the main dish was doused in this weird peanut sauce that completely covered the flavor of shrimp, broccoli, chicken, beef, and the other vegetables in it. The pork ribs were also just bland. It's an alright restaurant, but I probably won't return because nothing impressed me.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yT_7mYWBJdV0RFgI6rmnCA", "review_id": "gaWbOEtYMsoE2DaR6dILJA", "text": "Great food.  Great service.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KdeUy-TKeRNznRtQ8e2YPQ", "review_id": "Gq7hYzufw5CZ_qOUtIET1Q", "text": "First I must say it was wild to walk inside of a Chinese Restaurant and find a bar.....a decently stocked bar. Even though we didn't order anything alcoholic; it was nice to know we had the option. The place was decently decorated. We ordered several Egg rolls, Spicy Beef & Sesame Chicken. I was surprised that my Sesame chicken looked like a half of an entire chicken. It was pretty good & we did have a lot of food!!! The service was really good & we didn't have to ask for anything. For all the food we received the $30.00 wasn't much.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PNS9z4aFDbfhpIsHCfNvNg", "review_id": "6f9pb2-bUdxlsQqJs8-cSQ", "text": "I'm on the constant hunt for good Chinese food in Phoenix. After many disappointing meals, I found Desert Jade and haven't looked back. The restaurant is super clean and quaint inside (even a big fireplace) and the service is great. Each of our servers have been super friendly and attentive. The food is really good. It's not going to blow you away, but it's fresh, portions are just right and I've never left unsatisfied. \n\nI really like the Kung Pao Chicken, the Mu Shu Pork, Spicy Chicken with Vegetables (lots of them), and my husband loooves the glazed walnut shrimp.\n\nIf you're looking for an easy, casual Chinese meal in Phoenix - I promise you this is one of your best bets.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "H02SEpQuMSk8U3PLJ3JV6g", "review_id": "L9cQ9Osscb2lJaaWWT1KtA", "text": "BEST Chinese!  I've been a customer for almost twenty years & they are amazing.  Restaurant is comfortable with nice atmosphere & the food is perfection!  Great prices, too.  SUPER nice staff.  NEVER had a bad meal there in nearly 20 years and Chinese is my favorite!", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "125BWA95-0GR2tIQDZ23dQ", "review_id": "Fa3OKIAz_w8oGqQ2-el7Vg", "text": "I love the spicy eggplant here. Its not super spicy so I add hot mustard, but its way yummy. The eggplant is tender, flavorful and melts in your mouth without being mushy. My friend had the Desert Jade Egg Fu Yung and she said it was amazing. The service is good, quick and efficient. Overall a great place to get your chinese food fix.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l5upkLok78p-NQN_3uurrA", "review_id": "GkW0rHBt2JgGS9bpBWmDIQ", "text": "I ordered the chicken chow mein and thought it was rather tasty. It was a little bit greasy but definitely full of flavor. I didn't try anything else on the menu so as of now, I believe this is a fair rating. I would definitely come here again and try other things on the menu. I did like how clean it was inside which is sometimes rare in mom and pop restaurants around here...", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "58YQSpx5Ct8W3HxFhNs-Lw", "review_id": "PXmst7uNXQQ7p75TJG3aiw", "text": "Ate here for the first time this past weekend.  Order some take out for my friend and I.  We both had the spicy chicken with veggies.  The food was ready to go when I arrived and tasted delicious!!", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RDLm_FiTm5mp79Zee2cEWg", "review_id": "s60rQElYg8yKyJ_sjwTYqA", "text": "This restaurant is not a place a tourist would find in the hotel travel books.  It is an older, somewhat edgy part of Phoenix.  The building was probably a Denny's in the 1970's.  But, don't let the location and appearance turn you off.\nThis is a great place if you have a lot of friends who don't mind having \"family style\" Chinese food.  The sauces are very light and flavorful.  The portions are ample the lazy-susan helps get the food moving between your friends.  The staff and the owner had no problems handling a horde that wanted one of everything.  If you are looking for flavorful Chinese and a moderate price come here, if you are looking for skimpy and overpriced head to Scottsdale.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uQlQmBcl4tOsnmX6cKjjpQ", "review_id": "UVgSNoGX3aReIV0lDXhOEw", "text": "Living in SW Phoenix, the closest I get to real Chinese food is the likes of Panda Palace, which doesn't use authentic Chinese veggies.  I've lived where there's really good Chinese food, and Desert Jade is worth the trip for the more authentic taste.  They use the Chinese vegetables like Bok Choy, water chestnuts, bean sprouts, and more.  The sauces are delicious too.\n\nMaking a special trip to come here 1/2 hour from where my wife and I live tells you it's worth it.  The lighting is kind of dim but intimate; the decor nothing fancy, but warm.\n\nI ordered a small bowl of egg drop soup to start.  It was enough for two, and the waiter was nice enough to take the bowl and dish it out to two smaller cups to share.   The soup was very good, having some thin-sliced mushrooms and carrots in it as well, to give it extra flavor.\n\nA pot of hot tea came with the meal and we got two glasses of ice water without asking.  I ordered as an entree shrimp and scallops with veggies, and my wife got the beef with ginger.  We got the brown rice.\n\nAfter we finished the soup, it didn't take long for the entrees to come.  I thought the shrimp in my dish were exceptionally tasty compared to many places that have little tasteless shrimp.  The scallops were good, and there were plenty of vegetables in a light sauce.  My wife commented on her dish that the ginger was in larger pieces, packing more of a flavor punch.  The rice was perfectly cooked and flavorful.\n\nThe servers were very attentive and cheerful, removing plates when done and refilling water as necessary.\n\nI have been here a couple times before and have always been happy with the service and the food.  I would also recommend any moo shu dish: the pancakes practically melt in your mouth and the sauce is delicious.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k0-S9vOCLquje8TMKmjVDQ", "review_id": "rw9WqVBobKjnsjnD1xVp1A", "text": "Nothing beats Desert Jade.  They've updated their dining room and accommodate my now vegan diet.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fyJEBTGuwjxGzqCivtd7uQ", "review_id": "M9AO7tXCczwwb-ybP3yVCg", "text": "I have grown up on this great chinese food! The menu has many options and ALL the food is great! Many family memories were made! The sizzling rice chicken, sweet and sour chicken, egg rolls, soups and fried rice are delicious! If you become addicted to this restraunt you will be treated like family!", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uQlQmBcl4tOsnmX6cKjjpQ", "review_id": "Id7wVB0T4Ipxb42zMyBj3A", "text": "Nuthin better after a few fun games of bowling down the street than a good Chinese meal at my favorite Chinese restaurant!   LOL  By the way, make sure to try their Chinese vegetables--they're authentic and delicious!", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9Hxb6wjAJbwCmWRm12jbKA", "review_id": "-dVrJ9wpeNXln0RdR9fjXw", "text": "Great food! I loved the Tangerine Chicken! :)", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GrSixRnGIxNUJ1Cn5DNX9A", "review_id": "uZxBiHwcsmv6lMvYKcPTjg", "text": "3 stars and that's being generous.  Mongolian beef and Sweet/Sour chicken were both soupy and swimming in some kind of MSG laden gelatin.  I really wish I could say better things about this place and I really wish I could find some dependable Chinese in Phoenix.  Suggestions anyone?", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "74Kt73jReFPNIqpqOZejuQ", "review_id": "CgeW5lGAKPuRNsHoHJyLDw", "text": "I love this place. \"Kung Pow\" Shrimp is to die for.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8ceU-HBL7W3A3gLayu3-dw", "review_id": "XbMiiI8l7fNoRPeVamK7ZQ", "text": "WORST FOOD EVER!! \n\nI went there for their lunch specials and got the sweet and sour chicken. \n\nThe egg roll was great, but the sweet and sour chicken was horrible. The sauce had no flavor and ruined my entire dish. Depending on your liking, the there were very thick peices of chicken within the dish with very little breading. I personal enjoy breading with my sweet and sour chicken.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "hZD8wFA58EjxBYk1RoaI4w", "text": "I still like Desert Jade. I go there every once in awhile. The noodles are not as crispy as they used to be and the food is not as fresh as it once was, but I still enjoy the food here. I went for lunch today. My mom got chicken with snow peas, which was very good and I had wonton soup, which was pretty bland. The sweet and sour chicken is still the BF's favorite and the service is still very good. They are always efficient. And the almond cookies....yum.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sIVqfGB2Q-p_Zmb87CdLcA", "review_id": "B-LJXZIFpwHums2OwGX9cA", "text": "After a long wait for the food, even though the place was not extremely busy when we arrived, I found the food to be above average and worth the price listed. I am not really a fan of Chinese food, but my wife is and she was satisfied with her dinner. I, myself would come back when and if my wife wants more Chinese food.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U69FULxeIewuXS1ls_L5qg", "review_id": "sOB3Gj-2pmLMzxjEFNagQg", "text": "My girlfriend and I put the top down on the convertible and let our noses guide us to dinner.  About a block away from Desert Jade, we could smell the unmistakable smell of Asian food, and our minds were made up.\n\nAs we walked in the door, we were greeted quickly and brought to our table immediately.  Hot tea and ice water were on the table in seconds.  We each ordered off the Kitchen Specials section of the menu, not knowing the portion size.  Faster than I had anticipated, we had two large plates of food on our table, and a bowl with a heaping portion of fried rice as our side.  \n\nAs we ate, we couldn't decide which dish we liked better.  Both were amazingly fresh and meaty, with minimal breading (as it should be!) and maximum flavor.  While we both would've appreciated the sauces to be a bit thicker, they were not lacking.\n\nAfter eating our fill (only about half), we took the rest home for a guaranteed excellent lunch tomorrow.  We will be back!", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ev7D2jo5OUDeHf0dWoWlsQ", "review_id": "mmCU0nEN4GLssuCkHHmy9g", "text": "One of the few Chinese places I will frequent. Not only is the food great but the service is great, food comes out quickly as well. Try the tangerine chicken you won't regret it.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V8w32UV03_uaJB43p_kbqA", "review_id": "wuaDSFdoFtyroAylEJpLuw", "text": "The food wasn't very good. My girlfriend and I could only eat like a quarter of meal before we asked for a boxes (just to be nice, we don't plan on eating them). We then drove across the street to McDonalds.  I would like to note the waiter was super nice but that doesn't really help later when your stomach hurting. I hope it was just the dishes we ordered (spicy chicken w/ red sauce and chicken with vegetables in spicy sauce) because ironically the restaurant ambiance was very cozy and all the staff was extremely nice.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ATxbUTytzwQw7Ogu2SHGvA", "review_id": "3ViWeBiBtqEONVCQ3d9ePg", "text": "Great ambience, excellent service. Food is OK, not great, not amazing, but ok. Very accomodating to substitutions on the menu. The beer menu is not very extensive and our bill was more expensive than I would like for a neighborhood chinese restaurant.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SDwNym_yVoAhIbmqkgNVuw", "review_id": "fPSC5tym6AEt5uU1A6aYGQ", "text": "Really good Chinese food. I always get Singapore rice noodles and add extra vegetables and I've never been disappointed. Hot and sour soup is good and they are really quick for take-out. Owners are very friendly.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TG4mGHfFpdQzaaHxmJ2jPg", "review_id": "Y3x3_gjqljZJkhL59mevYg", "text": "Pleasantly surprised! Didn't expect the light atmosphere from the outside... Great fast service... Decent price great food", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sQtKdlC52pKSmJScX-rZPw", "review_id": "rQwFGhSakpS2xDnxOdGnFA", "text": "This is hands down the best Chinese food in the valley. A true hidden gem. Fantastic food, great portions.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rSx-0qIOLlZQ-oXLcZHLdw", "review_id": "YIIAgv9bOTjMkA3YZB3ewQ", "text": "The best Chinese food in the valley! Ever had any problems with the service or food. The tea is fantastic as well.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rSx-0qIOLlZQ-oXLcZHLdw", "review_id": "OLsO0j1aRmpJ5zM_qzB5EQ", "text": "Food, tea, service are great!", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AMP2DVvE3I8HTcy9pfViVw", "review_id": "GjS9coVlH9egtbOwhXtkqg", "text": "This place has the best fried rice ever . not too dry , just perfect, I've only eaten inside once, and the workers are very nice. I order take out from here all of the time and they have fast service.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OrMY-AG_Cx10WD4xDeQAUg", "review_id": "MAK-Y5sBknOTKZOKVvY25Q", "text": "My mom got a suggestion from one of her friends to come and eat at this place. We were feeling in a Chinese kind of mood, so we thought: what the heck?\n\nI've never been to this place before, but I've passed it several times. I was excited to try something new and review another place.\n\nAs soon as we pulled into the parking lot, I noticed that there were a lot of people parked out front. I took that as a good sign.\n\nWe walked in to the restaurant and I was surprised at how nice it looked inside! I've been to several Chinese restaurants where inside has pink wall paper, and an assortment of Chinese-type figures all over, and out-dated look, with a huge fish tank in the \"wait-to-be-seated\" area. No, this one was pretty snazzy! Another plus. \n\nWe sit down and our waitress was very nice. She was very cordial, not too chatty. We ordered the honey dipped barbeque chicken and the cream cheese wontons for the appetizer. The chicken thing was good, but there was hardly any cream cheese in the wonton. It was almost just fried dough. \n\nWe ordered our entrees. Sweet and sour pork, chicken and another chicken plate. I thought that it would have come with rice (the menu said it did) but only the plate of egg rice came out (which we ordered). \n\nThe price was reasonable. Not too expensive. It was very filling too. The place was okay. It was better than a lot of other Chinese food places out there, but at the same time it was kind of the same. You know? \n\nAnyway, I wouldn't rush back to this place. But I would tell others that it's got \"OK\" Chinese food.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ij5UgyVpVzcBeP1_ZPlRqA", "review_id": "-yvLoUdpU9OjuXPamz_WRQ", "text": "I get the Singapore rice noodles takeout once in a while and I am always happy with my food.\n\nThe Singapore noodles are good and they come with shrimp and pork. They are the drier version of this dish (not swimming in sauce), which I prefer. I also don't really like shrimp and they substitute the shrimp with chicken.\n\nI always get take out so i can't comment on a dining experience, but the take out is always fast and ready to go when they say it will be.\n\nGood food, fast friendly service.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D30Zx1lFfgOPsFJDA5WgTA", "review_id": "PVsFEHcfM6ynLAWiUA4-YQ", "text": "AMBIANCE: We came here after we heard this place achieved the dean's list on dirty dining. I was going to only give this place 2 stars (see below) but because this place was not dumpy like other Chinese restaurants and actually was clean and comfortable, this was part of the reason why I raised my rating. It reminded me of when I was a kid in 80s and would go to Steak & Ale with my family. It was very dark inside, which I love when it's 110 degrees outside, with dark furniture and windows you can see out of, unlike other Chinese places where they have to keep their windows shaded or blocked out for some odd reason. But this place has nothing to hide. Upon entering it is nice to see a full bar and to be greeted right away. I believe this is a family restaurant, and you can see the pride in the way the place is kept up. It is super clean, not dusty or dingy, and the bathroom is immaculate. Nice touch, even though the sun had not set yet, was the placement of lit candles on EVERY table, and only a few were occupied. I also noticed a fireplace, which must be nice if they light it in the winter.\n\nFOOD: one word, BLAND! I just don't understand. From appetizer to entree, everything was missing either sweet, salt, or both. The fried wontons could have a used a lot more filling and the \"sweet\" orangey sauce was not even sweet. What?! The fried dumplings looked like they stuck to the pan, as they were slightly black and some were broken from when they tried to remove from the pan (probably not enough oil, or they walked away for too long). The familiar sauce that came with it was not salty enough so I just used soy sauce. The Kung Pao chicken was unlike any I've had before. Where were the red and green bell peppers? Missing. Where was the heat, even though it was in red to indicate spicy on the menu? Missing. It was just chicken, lots of green onion bottoms, peanuts, and those whole red chiles no one eats but is supposed to add heat. The sesame chicken, usually with a very sweet sauce, was not. The chicken was okay, but slightly overcooked, noticeable by the very dark brown fried coating. I didn't like the tangerine beef: when you have any meat sliced thin, hello, it must be cooked no more than a minute or two or tough, as it was in this case. Think beef jerky. I noticed that the restaurant kept filling up with old people and I thought that maybe a nursing home was nearby, but then it dawned on me; they like bland food so this place was like their mother ship!\n\nSERVICE: This also led me to raise a star as the service was stellar. More than a few people from a couple waitresses to several bussers, took great care of us. They even wrapped the pancakes for our mu shu pork dish for us. Everyone is so friendly and served with a smile, I so want this place to succeed. \n\nYes, you are in Phoenix and the pickings are slim for the traditional, Americanized, Chinese restaurant that serves the freshest and tastiest food. Add some fresh spice, honey, turbinado sugar, fish sauce, whatever!, just turn it up a notch and watch those cooking temps (don't forget fresh meat and frying oil) and you'll have a winner. Add then add home delivery and you'll corner the market. In the meantime, I have found my current benchmark, Chou's Kitchen in Chandler, and I will have to trek it out there when I want the best, until I find something better.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VCK3eQKToEkmu8jdSEbTwQ", "review_id": "FhEKf0jUlkwm2sm3yY7zmg", "text": "I read the awesome reviews on this site, therefore my expectations were high. After all, Phoenix is plagued with AWFUL Chinese restaurants. \n\nOur entire dinner was bland. The sauce that accompanied the Fried Wontons was insipid and flavorless. Red, thick sauce should be sweet. This was not. Unimpressed. The pot stickers were ok, but nothing special enough to write home about.\n\nI was leery about ordering the Tangerine Beef, because I had a rancid dish of the same name from a different Chinese restaurant a couple years ago. Thought I'd give it a go. Bland. Beef pounded into oblivion smothered with a sauce so faint that it cried for flavor. \n\nThe Sesame Chicken, bland as well, was overcooked and nowhere near as sweet as one should like.\n\nThe Kung Pao Chicken was the least amusing dish of all. No flavor, no heat, and no veggies. \n\nThe Mu Shu Pork was ok, but the plum sauce was, again, bland!\n\nNow, the cleanliness and presentation of the restaurant was in face phenomenal. Very clean and the lit candles on the tables were a very nice touch.\n\nThe service was legendary. Very chipper, friendly, and at times amusing. There was an older lady whose job apparently was to take dirty dishes from the tables and only says \"thank you!\" when she does anything near you.\n\nI noticed that a great many of the diners were very elderly. Is there a retirement village nearby? Do you not realize that the elderly LOVE buffets and bland food? This restaurant was full of both, and I think it was the army of elderly people with diminishing taste buds who wrote all those glowing reviews.\n\nI understand that people have varying opinions and tastes, but come on! Raise your standards and start asking yourself if the food you are tasting really deserves FOUR or FIVE stars? Fail.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kHI1UedCN7pNnYEknsmqDA", "review_id": "r8q0c_V7QRE_nP5rCYXtSQ", "text": "My first time there and the food was good!  We weren't super hungry so we just had an order of pepper beef, brown rice and bbq pork chow mein.\n\nEverything tasty but the chow mein was above average!  I expected a sauce noodle dish or a thicker lomein type dish because that's what it usually is in most Chinese restaurants... but here it is the very thin noodles and they are fried, with huge portions of pork and veggies spooned over it so the noodles soak up just enough without making them soggy.\n\nIt's almost cliche to order pork chow mein when you go out to Chinese food, but here it's worth it.  I'll revisit them when I'm more hungry and try some other things!", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "J3I2NClEbD1Xr8lOdjxlqQ", "review_id": "D7ADmRbSs2ObR9xUVmikvw", "text": "very fast!  Standard Americanized Chinese food offerings.  It's pretty much the best place in my neighborhood, where nobody really appreciates good Chinese food.  We had the Tangerine chicken, Tangerine Beef, Vegetable Chow Mein and some Egg Rolls.\n\nPretty average stuff.  I was hoping for better.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "giwch_jkHmILclbawH3FSg", "review_id": "o5z8xVyyk4BoyoaxkvfW3g", "text": "I am always up to try new Chinese places but most of times I have been disappointed.  My friend invited me to lunch and said this place was one of the best and despite the 118 Degree weather outside, this place was great.  We ordered fried wontons which were cooked to perfection, the crispiness of the chips was like nothing I had before.  The sauces and ingredients were above par too.  I ordered my usual sesame chicken and was blown away by  such a great dish.  \nThe fried rice was not as impressive and might have just kept the visit from being perfect.  \n\nDefinitely looking forward to their takeout soon!", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VgdDYz0-i1kDszfEu5nFdg", "review_id": "H98J2rM6oCM1AAsGE-rszw", "text": "This little restaurant is off the beaten path and worth going to!  In my opinion, it is the best American Chinese food in the Valley.  Great friendly service and the food is fantastic.  Tthe best beef & broccoli EVER with a fantastic satiny sauce.  The regular (not spicy) chicken with vegetables and the sesame chicken are also wonderful.  We iwll be back.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JGCAc1ELELm_P_-FlgX3hA", "review_id": "LBkrOBD43Z23ptNVtXbvgA", "text": "I still haven't found my \"go-to\" Chinese food place in Phoenix, but this place is pretty solid.\n\nCame here during that weird time between lunch and dinner, and was seated with a stunning view of a dead tree in a tiny walled in area. Weird. Despite that, the service was good and the wait time was fair. Everything came out fresh.\n\nWe shared two chicken dishes and veggie chow mein, all of which I would order again. I like that they give the option to add vegetables to any dish, so I don't feel lso guilty about eating fried food in sauce.\n\nA fine option for take-away night.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ln0CWjbb-RuuqIAnEjMQZg", "review_id": "OsEWbKYosJ_xX9f0kykT6g", "text": "My mom and I recently started on a quest for the best po po platter in Phoenix. So naturally we ended up here. With the amazing reviews and extremely high prices I was ready to be impressed. I was not. In fact, this was what my mom called \"the worst American Chinese food I've had in my life\". The food was bland and greasy, to the point where we felt so bad that we took the majority of our overpriced entrees to our house just to throw it out. The po po platter (which they called a Bo Bo platter?) was dry and the plum sauce accompanying it was watery. My sweet and sour chicken, was tough and cold. The meat, not covered in what would be a sweet red sauce, was snow White. My mothers 'Desert Jade Shrimp' was, as she said, \"only covered in butter\". The only two good things in this restaurant  was the Mai Tais and the service. I was appalled by this meal. It was not worth the trip.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "C-kkL06MZ5Gt9B9msf-DmQ", "review_id": "tYVXur9drgLLRkQUEwb0RA", "text": "This is the best American Chinese food we have had in the valley. Anytime we want great Chinese food, we drive here. It's out of the way but we'll worth the drive. Today I ordered the Peking Pork & House fried rice. My GF had the sweet & sour chicken. Each dish was amazing and worth adding to your next dining experience. The service is always exceptional. This is our favorite place for American Chinese food.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hs_8jRhmtgqrKchnoly7RQ", "review_id": "ueouhtdH_P4FfQxX2d7N3g", "text": "Hot and sour soup is amazing!! I have eaten here many times and have never been disappointed. The food and service is excellent!!!!", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f29aMZFIcZIb-zSCVwjJJA", "review_id": "R_LpalwsnChtKq8dlraqmw", "text": "A great place to get some American Chinese food. This is the best I've found in the valley. I usually order the house chow mein (get ready for some serious broccoli action!) and the peking pork; I am planning on being adventurous and trying spicy next time, since the medium is fairly mild. The service is super fast, and I always go home with leftovers. Their lunch specials are perfectly priced and the portions? Well, they're perfect, too. Get ready to be happy and full. Dinner is a little pricey, so I gave them 4 stars.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "milzi9DDC_g-GyVY_rLgTA", "review_id": "QTMm3WrT-kD7yrTFgGfO7A", "text": "I really like their food portions are a little small. My favorites are hong Kong steak, Singapore noodles chicken lettuce wrap", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "wuCszpVPMIMyOCualnZtaw", "review_id": "mJwPVPwd0xq3btnX7oMufg", "text": "Delicious Food, Wonderful Service \n\n I recently went to Desert Jade for lunch and was welcomed with a friendly smile when I walked in the restaurant. I was seated almost immediately and greeted by my server with water and a smile. \n\nEverything was tasty and plentiful. The Mongolian beef was particularly good.  The Mongolian beef is delicately sliced, very lean, flavorful, and melts in your mouth. My fellow \"yelpers\" this is Mongolian beef perfection. I couldn't find a single flaw, I just couldn't and now my mouth is watering.\n\nDesert Jade has very affordable prices and the portions are great.  The staff is incredibly nice, friendly, gracious and accommodating and the service is second to none. In addition, Desert Jade offers terrific lunch and dinner specials. \n\nOverall I was really happy with the quality, quantity, and the service that was given to me!", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ja4Om3aAXl1wQJXqXhH5Kw", "review_id": "Acq26QBogTIL0VIlxHM4JQ", "text": "We get take out here all the time! Great food and delightful service! The woman taking the card grabbed all the boxes of food and carried them out to the car for me too. Highly recommend.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ji0werJjmnuYhFpRZZ_eNQ", "review_id": "Gjmyuv-YVrC5NWgNnJIiBQ", "text": "Ate here for the first time about 2 weeks ago.  I had the Mongolian beef and it was delicious.  We ate there close to closing time so there weren't too many people there.  However the people that did come were mostly Asians.  I'm not trying to sound racial or anything but if you have people of your own ethnicity coming to your restaurant to eat then you know it's got to be good! \nDelicious food and excellent service!", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ryjqXdp68i2I9JPOpX9URw", "review_id": "K4uNClc-QW1oGhSS_HAW-g", "text": "I cannot in good faith recommend this restaurant.   This is definitely the low end of Chinese food for Phoenix.   Normally I'd try a place more than once, but, in this case... Not going to happen.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ys3j6cGZdw_xHCM5QXIq8w", "review_id": "W4zPSPTqxKFpzggmbYssig", "text": "Loved the atmosphere.  Favorite thing lightly battered asparagus, but everything was delicious.  Very friendly staff.  Will return again and again.", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XXp9yRVL0F0mjk1m6LB4yw", "review_id": "EYDOPVbeN858yNtHyvzuiQ", "text": "The best Chinese in town !!! I have been going here since I can remember. The food always tastes the same and friendly staff. They have the best Sizzling Rice Soup and Sesame Chicken!", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cBJqlNzyoJFak3_XRe2bvw", "review_id": "qv_7KAOkFvceTmvoVPHU0A", "text": "If you're craving Chinese (or good food for that matter), check out Desert Jade. I came here on my lunch hour. Service was attentive and food came out really fast. The crowd starting really coming in at noon so I just missed it by coming in a little after 11AM. I ordered the lunch portion of the chicken broccoli, which also came with a scoop or rice and an egg roll. Hot tea is also available at each table. I really enjoyed the food and my experience. I will be back!", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dqmXlUQyDh6d5U2_Zjb-Iw", "review_id": "SdHOc2fWBQcAYWvEvOfB4A", "text": "We started with hot and sour soup , title had a nice and hearty broth but too much vinegar.next we had chicken lettuce wrap their was eight pieces and  had a salty and tangy  and crisp .next was Hong Kong steak which is  sweet honey flavor this is their best dish.servive was fast and they pay attention to their guests", "business_id": "m9Wqqma30o-hH2fAX7dnug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ROr4DQ-gxlfUKmiDC-qSEQ", "review_id": "dWnUZg-C9LHhZ92bzJxRGg", "text": "In terms of a doctor's office Allergy Associates provides a great patient experience. The staff at Allergy Associates are willing to assist and depending on the day are usually easy to interact with. \n\nThe reason behind my regular visits to Allergy Associates stems to my asthma coming back with a vengeance after it lay dormant for a few years then the good ol Phoenix allergy seasons brought it back. Anywho, my doctor, Dr. Saavedra is a good man who is accessible to his patients. He's caring, attentive, and inquisitive which is important in his practice. Overall my experience with Dr. Saavedra and Allergy Associates is that it's a good medical office that is able to meet a person's needs in terms of allergies.", "business_id": "vDftL4Exl7ZcMVx2aPY8mQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PBdpLP3yMHV79Y7EjuBY4g", "review_id": "aHuDioCobUZgi9gX8ErXow", "text": "Avoid this place at all costs. My boyfriend went here for an allergy test. He called ahead to make sure they accepted his insurance and when he left they told him he was all set. Two weeks later he gets a bill for $507! That's AFTER his insurance was charged. \nA call to his insurance company revealed that they charge more than twice the local average for the tests, and his insurance wasn't going to cover the excessive cost.\nSave your money, go somewhere else.", "business_id": "vDftL4Exl7ZcMVx2aPY8mQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sHzcp_jjMUhJAc28NFDDQg", "review_id": "RQeKhM-cadgK6VtIwWa0Cw", "text": "STAY AWAY AND FOR GOODNESS SAKE, DON'T TAKE YOUR CHILDREN!!!  My daughter was misdiagnosed and spent two years on a medication she didn't need!  Words cannot describe how angry I was when I found this out through a reputable allergist.  I suspect that they are receiving kickbacks from pharmaceutical companies, because we spent hundreds of dollars on equipment and medications (which they provided directly).  The staff is ambivalent at best, downright hostile at worst.  And don't get me started on the excessive costs and all the hassle with the insurance!", "business_id": "vDftL4Exl7ZcMVx2aPY8mQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I2ed5IBpz3Ge6WR6nFRvew", "review_id": "33Nykev2qbI49Ha64671uA", "text": "The WORST customer service experience I have ever had.\n They have no courtesy or manners what so ever.", "business_id": "vDftL4Exl7ZcMVx2aPY8mQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w3X9rllzDnPZtOSgAnqfNw", "review_id": "87U4TacBHvNLRPkig0M_2A", "text": "This place was the only place to tell me what my chest tightness actually was. And no it was not simple asthma. They take their time with you in the room and listen to all symptoms not the ones that just they deal with all day. Everyone is helpful even the staff.", "business_id": "vDftL4Exl7ZcMVx2aPY8mQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TN6ZI_NNUw8OAvODoxTKCg", "review_id": "SYe6poTPi9zWZs_CIWwvFQ", "text": "I have bought the cutest handbags, shoes and jewelry in this fabulous boutique.  They have always been friendly to me; even when I've come in ultra-casual with no makeup.  Also, they always tell me ahead about upcoming great sales.", "business_id": "vE13WsNeZSCELptN9bLidg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Zs_onFcHrIBeg0G52iWbbg", "review_id": "a8jm6reNOE5orUtpiiYnvw", "text": "I love Nouvelle Armoire! It is a wonderful little shop that reminds me of the boutiques tucked along the streets of Lake Como Italy.  It is so pleasant to walk into the very european like shop where you can find a reasonable  little t shirt or splurge on  a unique dress from London. Somehow , in this mass market we all live in , the staff is able to keep the clothing special and uniquely your own!", "business_id": "vE13WsNeZSCELptN9bLidg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WZ-ARYZ2HyZFIdwpSn0Bnw", "review_id": "xYFKlVW4-ucwJvrbF4YUBQ", "text": "My wife and I stropped there and my wife didn't want to leave - she loved TOO much of what was there.", "business_id": "vE13WsNeZSCELptN9bLidg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A9qIKLrClq0vxVElqMZf_Q", "review_id": "g7VnIfS1v4ZV3DTOvaRFpg", "text": "This place serves up some of the best campechanas(mixed seafood cocktail) around. They also serve various other seafood and meat dishes. It is a little hole in the wall place that you wouldn't expect to find such good food. I eat here at least two times a week or more and can't wait to come back for more. The service is always great and sometimes the owner will come in and chat with customers to see how everything is,which shows he really cares about the customers.", "business_id": "7SoGPn8dvce7A1aHdBOGLA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qdEXAYozQKtDeleky9NacA", "review_id": "ihfaHmTeeZ5xgjtV7w2xDw", "text": "This place is great.  I usually get the pulpo tostadas, but everything is sooo good it's hard to decide.  It is usually packed during the lunch-time hours, especially on the weekends, so if you're in a hurry it's  probably better to go on more off-hours.  But DO go - it's clean, fresh, and delicious.", "business_id": "7SoGPn8dvce7A1aHdBOGLA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DcQERx2GW3CB6cfP_4xblw", "review_id": "gRCte6_rFEymEZ2koGFUuQ", "text": "I really want this place to be good.  I love seafood and it's only 2 or 3 blocks from where I live.  I've been twice now, and both times it's just been... meh.  It's not bad, but I have no intention of going back.  The plates seem expensive for a joint like this. The chips were too thick. The salsa wasn't that great. And most importantly my fillets haven't been very delicious.  Maybe their shellfish and meats are different, but the fish fillets just aren't worth it.\n\nThe staff is friendly enough, and the service is quick enough, but I don't think I'll be swinging by here again.", "business_id": "7SoGPn8dvce7A1aHdBOGLA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Qw9bEL0ylJ2UVvQpCxFv0Q", "review_id": "YaXNVpPZOSv7hGSxGpqAYg", "text": "I know it looks like a hole in the wall, but the food is out of this WORLD. I was introduced to this place by some co-workers who are very familiar with what good REAL Mexican food is. This is it, we have been going back religiously since... The mocajete (i think), is this bowl of seafood tomato sauce, spices and cheese that is made and served in a lava rock bowl, it is still boiling when it makes it to the table. Not only is it HOT but it is also SPIIIIIIIIICY! Delicious....", "business_id": "7SoGPn8dvce7A1aHdBOGLA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JnLlnfEfbw9c3fHVrkou-Q", "review_id": "LGS9-P_6XMLpOuQ60LpVtw", "text": "Good hole-in-the-wall place. Was recommended by some new friends I met in Arizona. They knew the owner and was highly-recommended. We went for dinner on a Monday night so it wasn't packed at all. Service was good, a tad slow, but we weren't in a rush.\n\nFood: was good. ordered a shrimp cerviche, fresh and tasty. 7 Mares, a flavorful and seafood meaty soup. To quench the thirst, I tried the Micheladas, a bloody mary type drink mixed with beer, a spicy treat. \n\nFrom the look of the local feel, this place seems like it'll be a great happy hour location to. Hope to find out one day when I visit AZ again.", "business_id": "7SoGPn8dvce7A1aHdBOGLA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oXBahXJCXUEATm5IVexw8A", "review_id": "r4_MbKGUYCf1wjYCp-zr0w", "text": "Oh. My. Damn!  I effing love this place!  I've been a lot and have always had great food and good service.  The oysters are a must have app, with a little squeeze of lime and a dash of salt...my mouth is watering now!  The little woman and I both usually get one of their cocktails (shrimp, octopus, squid, snail) served with chips and some avocado. The shrimp ceviche is another favorite, nice and limey. The last few times, however, my gal ordered fish.  I believe it was cooked in garlic and butter and came with rice and beans and it was phenomenal!  Sometimes they have live mariachi music, which just adds to the greatness!", "business_id": "7SoGPn8dvce7A1aHdBOGLA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DJzbBORAJjTiTzFCEdoMQQ", "review_id": "QV5jBgojqxpy9-kojZGpdw", "text": "4 stars because even though I don't like seafood, the non seafood items I had here were delicious! I got the enchiladas, one of them with green sauce. The enchiladas were excellent, the salsa was great, and the server was friendly. I didn't like the ceviche tostada but that's my own issue--the person I was eating with loved it. If I liked seafood, I would eat here often.", "business_id": "7SoGPn8dvce7A1aHdBOGLA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "k4-6lakq7t3kCgbvPxcuvg", "review_id": "oAze4AadvkaqyTxWC_8zJQ", "text": "Alright...\n\n\nCame here this weekend with my husband and 1 year old daughter.  We parked and I immediately noticed a jagged and shattered beer bottle in the parking lot in front of the door right by my new car tire.  (Nice touch...)\n\nThe inside of the restaurant is clean, a little crowded, but fine otherwise.\n\nOur waitress was very sweet and helpful.  The menu was a dizzying selection of Mexican seafood that was almost overwhelming.  She brought us some chips and salsa, they were tasty, but the chips would have been even more delicious if they been served warm.  I liked the salsa, it was a brownish, low heat salsa that I've never had before.  It was pleasant.\n\nI ordered the shrimp chevice tostada and since he's allergic to shellfish (the poor bastard) the husband had the cheese enchiladas.  We also ordered a side of rice for the baby.  \n\nMy tostadas were okay, but they were store bought tostadas (because deep frying a fresh corn tortilla for each new diner is too much work?) and the shrimp chevice was way too limey (the overwhelming flavor) and not nearly spicy enough.  I would have preferred a few thinly sliced jalapenos and maybe some more cilantro in the mixture.\n\nThe red sauce on my husband's enchiladas looked watery and artificial and just like canned tomato sauce.  It didn't look very authentic, or good, BUT he swore it tasted okay.  (His tummy was also feeling a tad funny the rest of the day, but that could have been from almost anything else too.)\n\nThe baby's rice was nice.  It was served with peas, carrots, green beans and corn and it tasted quite good.  Also, the waitress served the baby first and gave her a plastic spoon which was thoughtful.  I suspect the waitress is also a mommy and that's why she got the baby's food out first and knew to give her a plastic spoon... ;)\n\n\nOur bill for 2 iced teas, 2 shrimp chevice tostadas, cheese enchiladas and a side of rice was about $23.00.  Not too bad, I just wish the food was a tad more zippy and the tostada had been freshly made.", "business_id": "7SoGPn8dvce7A1aHdBOGLA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "f1BV2Z1MDQZY9Lu2iUpAiw", "review_id": "eK9E5O78kYtPNhccl9gadg", "text": "Very good mexican food.  The kind I am used to.  Shrimp cocktail was really good.  I have never been to this part of town and it was a little sketchy but I'm still alive and I would go back.", "business_id": "7SoGPn8dvce7A1aHdBOGLA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qVrBzexd8kK6_Rk2G0vtMw", "review_id": "SybAU_RNAGstQn3v7fIHNQ", "text": "Another outstanding Phoenix find!  This place isn't much to look at but the food is fantastic.  I had the Filete Relleno de Mariscos.  It was a fish filet (tilapia I think) stuffed with octopus, shrimp, squid, and snails smothered with a spicy tomato based sauce - fabulous!  I must have looked like a Minnesotan, because when I asked the waitress about it, she warned me that it was very spicy!  I assured her that I like spicy and it was a perfect amount of heat.  My wife had fish tacos and loved em!  \n\nThey serve a salsa unlike any I've tasted.  It wasn't real tomatoey and was brown with just the right amount of spice.  I asked the waitress how it was made but her English wasn't too good and my Spanish is non-existent, so I'll never know.\n\nThe extent of seafood at most Mexican restaurants is confined to shrimp dishes.  The menu here is saturated with different seafood options.  If you like seafood Mexican style you must try Mariscos Acapulco.", "business_id": "7SoGPn8dvce7A1aHdBOGLA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "imhzJXmP9059R2hJGn9mXg", "review_id": "WzbQ_ETkCueD6UUAKofDYw", "text": "Very good Pacific Mexican food! I had the shrimp ceviche, and a fish taco. Both were very good. \n\nThe shrimp ceviche was on a torte/flat taco, but was served with a large amount of the lime/lemon juice used in the ceviche. This was a little unsettling, and added just a little too much acid flavor to the dish. ***\n\nThe fish taco was great! Well prepared, and served hot. They had great beans as well, and seemed to serve avocado with every meal. Really delicious stuff. *****", "business_id": "7SoGPn8dvce7A1aHdBOGLA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SY34qO7Ts7sT17GehzwpXg", "review_id": "TgwTaVMi1P0ufAI3rwFFhg", "text": "Authentic!   The shrimp rancheras is awesome,  salsa rocks & servers are fabulous.   Definitely coming back.", "business_id": "7SoGPn8dvce7A1aHdBOGLA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gq_G5VCDziyEV2-bzGuqzw", "review_id": "JqtFNIb3NkqUNAx9olL2iA", "text": "Wally's is fab. The decoration is like a classy den with some memorabilia and Americana, but nothing overbearing or tacky. Very casual and convenient, the bartenders are very friendly, and the place is seemingly run by people all very comfortable and familiar with each other (something I really like). Great beers on tap, some super wines, and the food is above average (lots of variety... think Village Tavern with an edge). It's popular with Arcadia residents, but is still politely tucked away, so you rarely have to worry about the crowds. They also stay open until everyone leaves, so getting a big party in late may not be a problem.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 6, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QSYnt4piL87oEWJHJ8_pGA", "review_id": "i6DLdxJNPrl2Atm8-BPsJw", "text": "My first time here for lunch. I went with 2 other friends. \n\nWhat we had:\nAppetizer: artichoke and spinach dip with tortilla chips \nLunch: fish and chips, and their special of the day meatballs.\n\nWe got our appetizer and it was good. The fish and chips were a little on the greasy side, but what do you expect for fried fish and french fries. The meatballs... that's another story. They used a spice in it that had a very strong licorice taste (I think the spice is called anise). There were 4 meatballs for $7.95. I took a small bite off of one and almost gagged. I could not handle the licorice taste. I asked if I can substitute it for fish and chips and make it \"to go\" as we were running out of time. When the check came, they did not take the meatballs off and asked the waitress about it. Come to find out that the OWNER said \"JUST BECAUSE I DIDN'T LIKE IT, I STILL HAD TO PAY FOR IT!\". I WAS SHOCKED!!!!  I told her, then I didn't want the fish and chips. I only ordered a higher price item as not to walk out with only a $30 bill.  \n\nWe ended up leaving paying $46, $8.00 for the meatballs that I only had 1 bite out of! It's a good thing I ate my share of the artichoke dip or I would have STARVED!\n\nI WILL NEVER BE COMING BACK HERE AGAIN!!!!!", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "b4C9E7vTJrOdkJQA86xYSg", "review_id": "ZmJo7R0zneCjf5YEMmjBlQ", "text": "This is a great neighborhood bar and grill.  It is your basic menu with some surprises and daily dinner and soup specials .  I always seem to get the same things every time I go... I either like the London Beef Dip with fries (fries come with a mixture of regular and sweet potato fries which are yummy) or if I am looking for something a little lighter I love their chopped salad.  They make a house sangria that is fantastic and they also make their own infused pineapple vodka which is very tasty too.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 8, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "jOZPyA0bGgfBis7Sx1Mm2g", "text": "I've heard from several people that Wally's is like a Phoenix landmark... it's been around for awhile and they supposedly have a great happy hour!  Crazy that in my 3 years in Phoenix, today was my first visit to Wally's, but it won't be my last!\n\nI met 2 friends for lunch.  When we made our plans, they both suggested Wally's because of their convenient location and their 'caramelized vidalia onion & Guinness soup.'  I'm not a fan of french onion soup, but I really wanted to try Wally's anyways, so that's what we did!  I was acknowledged upon walking in by Chip, the General Manager... he was extremely friendly and suggested we sit outside since It was a beautiful day.  He was right - sitting on the patio was perfect!\n\nService was attentive and cold drinks were brought out right away... we started with the hot artichoke and spinach dip for the table... yum!  Good thing I worked out this morning, because I didn't feel quite as guilty enjoying this delicious appetizer - it was really tasty, and a generous portion too!\n\nOf course, my friends Rachel and Lesley ordered the soup as planned - they both seemed to enjoy it.  I went with the Cobb salad.  It was your standard Cobb - with chicken, romaine and iceberg, diced tomato, egg, bleu cheese crumbles, avocado slices, chopped bacon, and balsamic dressing which I requested on the side.  It was good, but I think I was full from the chips and artichoke/spinach dip appetizer, so I couldn't finish it all.  Too full for dessert as well...\n\nI'll have to return to Wally's for sure though - they had a pretty impressive bar menu with a ton of liquor, beer, and martinis too!  I noticed they had a kids menu, and some of my favorite desserts as well (hot apple pie and carrot cake).  \n\nWally's happy hour is from 4-6p M-F with $1 off cocktails & beer and $2 off all appetizers... I'll be back for more of that artichoke and spinach dip with a beer or 2 next time for sure!  See you there!", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "6uNeagh9ljbwV8XRUn_cYA", "review_id": "l8GVaho3a6ToryZvwbJpeA", "text": "Where everybody knows your name.  Very refreshing to be waited on by Wally himself, I'll come back for the we serve mostly \"regulars\" feeling you get.  I don't think enough people know about this place but those that do come back for more.  The Cuban is my lunch of choice and the beer selection is perfect for happy hour.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "renfVZ7QaPXyqGxsn3AOlQ", "review_id": "akfhsjSb-QPAupvto95ECw", "text": "I heard from a friend about this place. So i decided to give it a try, he so far has not lead me wrong. Once finding a place to park and entering, the manager introduced himself and was pleasant to talked to. A great place that doesn't have the \"franchise\" tag on it and definately a place where you don't mind coming back. \nHaving the 'Frisco burger and Hefeweizen, I had no complaints...  the fries were mixed together, regular and sweet potatoe (nice touch). Decent selection of beers on tap, attractive waitresses and great people who you can see enjoy their job.\nDefinately a place I intend of coming back", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xFdK5lgUdeT3bWC7_MvcyQ", "review_id": "mK_3mJ18eQxmreeMG3KKcA", "text": "So after an exhausting day the man and I decided we wanted to be waited on for dinner.  However we couldn't come up with a style of food we were hungry for.  Now, when this happens my boyfriend invariably reverts to his inexplicable love for TGI Fridays.  I don't really understand the infatuation.  Friday's is fine, I guess, but when there are so many other better options why bother?  Plus there isn't one remotely close to my house.  So i start rattling off other pub-ish type places in the area where he might have a similar (but better) experience.  We settled on Wally's.  I had been once before but this was his first time.\n\nWhen we walked in, the host gave us our choice of seating and we decided on a high top near the bar.  As we settled into our seats and took a look around, we agreed that the ambiance and decor are homey and welcoming without being obnoxious.  In fact, it sort of looks like a low key Friday's.  \n\nOur waiter came by promptly and took drink orders.  Wally's has a decent beer selection and the bf thought they had a nice whiskey selection as well.  We noticed how good the calamari looked as it was delivered to a nearby table and ordered that to start.  As we waited for it to arrive, we concentrated on our figuring out our entree orders.  I ultimately went with the chicken quesadilla off the appetizer menu and the bf ordered the Frisco burger.  The server was accommodating and helpful, making suggestions and answering questions as needed.  He specifically mentioned that the chipotle mayo on the burger was fantastic.\n\nWhen the calamari arrived, we dug in.  The calamari well well cooked, with crispy breading and tender meat.  The marinara it was served with though was underwhelming.  We sat for a minute wondering whether to send it back or just deal.  Then, my bf said, \"I wonder how that chipotle mayo would be with the calamari?\"  Genius.  We flagged down server and he agreed that the mayo sauce was great with the calamari.  In fact, it was a  vast improvement.  They should just serve both sauces with the calamari.  Or ditch the marinara altogether.  \n\nWhen our entrees arrived, bf was pleased with the mix of onion rings, fries and sweet potato fries served with the burger.The burger was cooked to order and similar to a patty melt.  My quesadilla, while not Mexican restaurant quality, was decent for the environment.  It was tasty and I appreciated the sides of sour cream, avocado and salsa it came with.  \n\nOur server was attentive throughout the meal and checked in on us occasionally.  He offered dessert, but we were too stuffed.  Overall, we had a great experience.  I enjoy Keegan's as a neighborhood pub spot, but I like Wally's better. We'll be back for sure.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ce8EIWnx8vBzhi8SrTdqCA", "review_id": "ZibotAF_H5nJh47aBcii1Q", "text": "I would describe Wally's as \"comfort food.\" The crowd here is a good, healthy mix and the restaurant is kind of hidden in the Camelback Corridor area. \n\nThe pluses:\n- A great happy hour from 4-6 \n- Occasionally, you'll get a stellar sale on wine (A co-worker and I got a dry Riesling on sale for $12!)\n- Cozy patio\n- Consistent service\n- \"Hole in the wall\" feeling to the place\n\nThe negatives:\n- \"Comfort food\" isn't usually healthy food\n- A little pricey for what you get...\n\nIf you're in the area, it's definitely a great place to try.  But I wouldn't go out of your way to try it!", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "YoBgKOdfpGH48LpIDSfoQQ", "review_id": "3jW_u1MPG8AXdSdgs19jOQ", "text": "We rode our bikes here ther other night and had a wonderful time and dinner for two + 2 drinks for $25. The food was very fresh and the patio is great. The \"hold in the wall\" feeling Nikki talks about is dead on! Try it out sometime when you just don't know where to go!", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "-y6BKkO7VSuLzuR-DxA8PA", "text": "I had lunch at Wally's on a day when I wanted to eat healthier--- let's just say, that day was shot I had to call for a do-over the next day.  But oh, my Wally Burger was good! \n\nVery laid back and easy going, I will return.  It's been awhile, but I will return. \n\nWe sat on the patio and I really enjoyed the casual-ness.  It's hidden, so you  have to go look for it.  44th/Camelback on the NE corner shopping center. \n\nSee you there!", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "LnmSYPa7eBTv7B51j-e40w", "text": "Good solid American food, albiet high prices. \n\nWally's has never disappointed me when I have been looking for a heavy, high fat, filling meal of American \"cuisine.\" This place is a great spot to visit if you have no regard for your health but high regard for your taste buds. It's leaps and bounds better than your typical pubs, serving good quality food rather than the apropos french fries and chicken fingers. Sure, they will serve you chicken fingers, but I much prefer the Bourbon Street Pasta, a cajun pasta with peppers, cream sauce, sausage, and chicken?\n\nThere is an upstairs, downstairs, and a nice patio, and they have a good staff. There is nothing groundbreaking about any aspect of this establishment, but you can always bet it will be a satisfying meal for anyone considering going to a bar for dinner.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hJBOxmNREXmMGTfXgMcGug", "review_id": "baiMeJj2896D1Sm1ITwMkg", "text": "Not a bad place to eat. A little pricey for what you get. Nice location with a patio. Good place for happy hour.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tCLJBVBcpzaYhHKW7yjPeQ", "review_id": "Pl-LPH_iUZj7OEwGBp0LPA", "text": "I have been dining at Wally's for the past several years. \n\nWally's has great food and drink served by super friendly people in a family friendly enviroment.  The prices are also very reasonable.  \n\nWally's is the Best  casual dining experience in the Valley.  \n\nYou really can't go wrong with anything on the menu but for lunch I recommend the smoked turkey sandwich or fish and chips.  For those of you that like burgers, the Wally burger is great.    For dinner the chicken parmesan is outstanding.  I also really like their chicken marcello.\n\nWally just also opened a second location in Scottsdale.  \n\nIf your lucky, you may even run into Wally.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cAJpG8briCwhX3KA7mly8g", "review_id": "VFAwlrngnmyARirjDF0-oA", "text": "Great place.  Food is very good, inside is nice, good service, and overall a cool place.  This place caters to a slightly older demographic (say 40-60), but we still love this neighborhood pub.  Can't go wrong with the cob salad.  Try the pinapple infused vodka.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lCq45LZbHpZXD72GJ7YOXQ", "review_id": "C7S9HdV5TtwovuJUaGhuaw", "text": "LOVE THIS PLACE. It is not pretentious but rather a great place to grab a bite with people who are glad to see you. Friendly staff, sometimes Wally will actually greet you and get your drinks. Great menu with salads and typical pub style fare but also awesome salads. Always recommend you ask about the special of the day. There are some great ones. \n\nI have not been for happy hour, but I will admit, the beer on tap and whiskey selection appear to be enough to satisfy any happy hour need. \n\nBy the way, Tuesday is Ta-tor Tot Tuesday & the sweat potato fries can make it a toss up. So check it out...you will be back.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ab3xUOsbXcRXfccPJAsmkA", "review_id": "sd-OfJK_4TNwbNVLFfbT1A", "text": "We are definitely fans of this place!  The veggie burger and wine burger are excellent. Loved the atmosphere. Very unpretentious as another reviewer posted.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q6FaSZpCtVv7PXECwDL1bg", "review_id": "FjiIRLE7awITfYuBSLqjMA", "text": "Wally's has a fun Cheer's like atmosphere. It's dog friendly and allows you to bring your dog on the patio. I recently ate on the patio with a friend and our three dogs. They catered to us and our dogs were very chill. It was a wonderful experience! The Wally's at Gainey ranch has a Dog Days Sundays event every Sunday.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mA64E3Ei2rPfGTjt1biMRQ", "review_id": "zpERRl8nQkow8ZYIgEm4hw", "text": "My dynamic trio (me, fiancee and a friend), who always seem to frequent happy hour together at new places, checked out Wally's last night after a hair appointment at Moments Salon (a couple doors down). \n\nWe were seating right away at around 7pm, the place was packed (and LOUD) inside, so we opted for the patio, which turned out to be a bit warm until the misters kicked on at the pizza place across the sidewalk. Ha! But hey- sitting outside on October 1st in Phoenix is a gamble when it comes to the temperature...\n\nI immediately got the feeling that we had unwittingly selected a restaurant full of delicious secrets only the locals know about- you know, one of those places the Food Network would check out. :) And yes, in my opinion, Wally's feels more like a restaurant than a pub, since we were seated immediately with menus and assigned a server wearing an actual apron.\n\nAfter ordering pints of 4 Peaks Hefeweizen and Negra Modelo, we decided we weren't hungry enough for dinner and ordered the Spinach and Artichoke Dip and Prawn Cocktail. I enjoyed the spin-art dip- a more generous portion than most places are serving for appetizers these days, standard flavors, served hot with perfectly salted tortilla chips.\nThe Prawn Cocktail was nothing to write home about- average-sized shrimp and the cocktail sauce was, IMHO, seriously lacking in \"zest.\" Then again, I like a pretty kickin cocktail sauce, full of horseradish.\n\nI held back on the \"stars\" since we didn't order meals, but Chad, our server, didn't bat an eye when we announced we weren't having dinner- just delivered the check quickly and politely. \n\nI may up the \"stars\" when we go back- saw several menu items that looked enticing, including S'Macs- baked mac and cheese in several varieties, prime rib with goat cheese mashed potatoes and pan-seared halibut. \n\nI'll be back... probably soon. Got another hair appointment, soon... :)", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ikyqQdOJk0HcU23zKHBVQA", "review_id": "NaRksCLSLAG2EGVIrII_Ow", "text": "I have been twice for happy hour. All their burgers are $7 during this time. I had one of the best veggie burgers I have ever had and definitely the best in the valley. My next visit I had the escargot with bleu cheese and it was delicious! I only wish the bread it was served with had been toasted otherwise it was perfect. I can't wait to visit the Gainey Village location.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DfJ8B8T1fgNA6_ZT-aeUlQ", "review_id": "sUYu6bpmjC066QjtpnUrqA", "text": "Wally's is one of our favorite places to eat lunch and dinner. It has a neighborhood feel to it, and the food is consistently delish! The owner, Wally, and his son's run the 2 restaurants and treat everyone that walks in the door like an old friend--which I love. \nTheir grilled artichokes are to die for, and the pot roast is a must, especially on cold days. The Danish ribs are the best that I've had in the Valley--they fall off the bone and have a devine flavor. Friday lunch special is fish tacos and they are absolutely wonderful! I can go on and on, but you must try this wonderful place yourself!", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "NvDR3SPVPXrDB_dbKuGoWA", "review_id": "DvfrIrd9X1WZMm9i7yuA4g", "text": "Wally's is kind of hidden gem tucked away in a shopping center on 44th Street and Camelback.  There's nothing like an evening meal on their comfortable patio after the sun has set. The patio is dog friendly as well. I've been here a few times and really have enjoyed everything I have ordered; my favorite is the Cuban Sandwich. My wife loves the Chicken Sandwich with the Brie cheese.\n\nLast time I was there, they forgot to send a server to our table for about 10 minutes. The Manager took responsibility for the oversight and offered my wife and I dessert on the house. We decided to share a creme brulee, which was excellent. That was definitely a case of turning a lemon into lemonade in my book.\n\nIt's definitely been too long since I've been to Wally's.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5VnTqGce5Hf8FKQ9QY4p5Q", "review_id": "GtoJydFRCn1LeIn9YcJk5g", "text": "On a recent trip to Scottsdale we randomly found this place and decided to go inside and boy were we impressed.  The ribs were perfect and amazing as was the fish and chips.  Our waiter Jeremy was a pleasure he made us laugh and feel welcome.  Wouldn't mind if he sat down and ate with us he was great!  Loved this place!", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KlFHGN1f7my7HLvFl2qQDQ", "review_id": "T9LlgD-LkU_CEUcEVGS2Cg", "text": "Food is spectacular. Best american food in this city hands down. Staff is exceptional, friendly, everyone knows your name. Wally... he's kind of a grouch. But whatever. I think he's just getting old... and tired of it all. The bar is adorable, the patio is so cozy and quaint, and the laughter makes this place a joy to be in. Great place.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LP8JFPcEtA0ti8g_BRBX4w", "review_id": "FLclyCX_bYq3qRZ3DsDFkA", "text": "My family and I are regulars at Wally's because at Wally's, regulars are family.\n\nBeyond the deep, deep personal connection I have with the restaurant I can tell you that the food is unquestionably great and the service is always top-notch. (There are a few servers and bartenders who have been there since the place opened 10 years ago.) \n\nMy favorite menu items are as follows: 1) Cuban Panini 2) Frisco Burger 3) Meatloaf 4) Pot Roast 5) Spaghetti. The fact that Wally's can do all five of those things extremely well should tell you all you need to know.\n\nThere is something old school cool about a joint where the Proprietor is almost always present and Wally's is that place. He's the guy with the grey hair and beard who probably handed you your menu. Tell him I said hello and that the Price family loves him like their own.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "13xj6FSvYO0rZVRv5XZp4w", "review_id": "DeyrHpZxfQQhTf2Ft2Bdvw", "text": "I love the Vegetarian Burger they make here! So delicious! A really good menu and a very nice atmosphere! I recommend it!", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "smznpVwQmkd-yBO3mwgvAQ", "review_id": "UFEE0dcnSrEZeortg-2_Vw", "text": "My husband and I were heading for the Cork & Cleaver for lunch when it was discovered they were closed due to a fire. Lucky for us we ended up at Wally's and what a find this place is. The employee's are terrific and they really seem to enjoy their jobs. From the moment we walked in we felt like our patronage was wanted. Very comfortable and the greatest part, the food was outstanding. We will be back and will bring our friends with us. Thanks Wally's for a great lunch", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s0WQWqtvnvvEucW1agQwMw", "review_id": "ZCLTEiNS3KbvElS1oOzfGg", "text": "Okay, THIS place is the bomb-diggity!!! They are pretty reasonably priced for the amount of food they give you and oh... the food! Super delicious!! I've had a few different things there now and I'm NEVER let down!! Their French Onion soup is delicious and the cobb salad was outstanding! My ex always get their 4 cheese macaroni and LOVES it!!! You can NEVER go wrong with Wally's!!!!! :-)", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wDAAn0HlnuZQnfga6CVIKQ", "review_id": "4-DW-gu6yn32ynrR8hdBaA", "text": "Solid menu! Great food and good atmosphere. Everything that I have had here has been delicious. Burgers, Fish & Chips, and Escargot are all delicious. The fruit infused vodka is a must try.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XT8TJ08vT51Ea5g3G6hLaQ", "review_id": "erTG4OmpaN43PGNiOzeZSg", "text": "Well what can I say.  Great atmosphere.  Good Pub style food.  Cold drinks and a cantankerous owner!  My wife and I have been coming here for years and they always do a great job.  \n\nFood is consistently excellent with good portions and the fries are always perfect.  Wally's son Matt has been hosting the place more lately, so be sure to ask him why he's so much less cantankerous than his old man?\n\nIt's nice to see a family business do well as they all work hard every time you walk in the door to make sure you're welcome and that you're happy with everything.\n\nCheers", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TN6ZI_NNUw8OAvODoxTKCg", "review_id": "8BKe_TXke-KASeVmaLFZfA", "text": "One of my FAVORITE eats! Great tasting specials like the Ancho Chile Salmon w/ grilled Shrimp and green bean wild rice (pictured w/ a bite missing: couldn't resist too delish) to the Rodeo Burger, Fruit & Berry Salad w/ grilled shrimp, Meatloaf, Bourbon Street Pasta, Spaghetti w/ HOMEMADE yummy meatballs/spinach/mushrooms (ok ok ok basically everything I've tried lol) and happy hour specials!  Family owned biz w awesome wait staff that know you by name!  Been coming for years and always consistent and fresh!  Also, will cater to special dietary needs to make it really healthy for you. Thanks for taking care of me always!", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hy-m8maVvNN13DoZgCa8Bg", "review_id": "10pDMYYEfR61kxZaApvaag", "text": "We had a hamburger it was a little dry. Overall just ok.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9ebaAGLVIgGKpDLFwmvaiQ", "review_id": "wx5414EUXPZQJcjG98xIjA", "text": "I have been to this place for drinks and possibly food over a year ago. It was time to stop by for a casual dinner. I was eating light this night so ordered a salad which said : field greens, apple, berry, fresh mozzarella, and I added chicken. This dish was an embarrassment to salads. Hardly any greens, maybe half a chix breast, and mozzarella u could barely notice. \n\nHusband had chix parm: nice size dish he liked it. \n\nThis is a cool place to have a drink but the food NO WAY. It is not memorable and there are too many other food places close by.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qgnequH3yIsYVJAjlazTGg", "review_id": "YfWi85Xh08GG0Pq-YCNZqQ", "text": "Great place for really good food.  My husband and I have always enjoyed everything that we have had at Wally's\nJane Lynch", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TN6ZI_NNUw8OAvODoxTKCg", "review_id": "DYdQnlnDc3NelxI7KTRO2A", "text": "One of my favorite haunts. \n\nThey know you by name and what you like! \n\nGreat patio!  Great food!  Great staff!", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MSN4JeeSgbzslTnq7qE_ag", "review_id": "SNMmZ21HzX_P6LRR_IbscA", "text": "Our waitress and the burgers were great! Started with the spicy wings that were spicy but sooooo tasty. Buttons and bleu burger was delicious and the fries were a mix of regular and sweet potato all in. One yummy mound. They even included an onion ring on the top. Perfection! Give this place a try.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tDGOpaWUKuxFh18mAVwIYw", "review_id": "ENU49ac2-J0DzdOISw_Njg", "text": "Wally's bills itself as a neighborhood grill - it's in our neighborhood so we like to frequent it. The food is good and the portion sizes are enough to take some home and have the next day. I tried the french dip with prime rib for the first time and it was mighty good! I'm not a fan of liver and onions, but have been told that Wally's knows how to make it taste yummy. Great atmosphere, nice outside eating area, great menu selection. All around a good place.\n\nWe did have a strange occurance after our last visit. We went with friends and split the tab 50-50. While we were in the parking lot saying our goodbyes to our friends, the waiter came out & asked if everything was ok - if our experience was good. We all said yes, and he said he just wondered because when he gets a 10% tip, he'd like to know why. I know we gave him a nice tip - I have no idea what our friends tipped, but I thought it was incredibly rude that he would come out to question us! We've never had this experience at any eating establishment anywhere - I was really taken back. This is not indicitive of Wally's - but Wally, if you read this, please know this didn't set well with a \"Wally's Club\" member.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SFugC_G3V8OoT6ruPOszqw", "review_id": "qVEUbZXQFRSViVlvPMrQeA", "text": "Love Wally's - just an outstanding neighborhood bar and grill. Myself and my friends visit Wally's often and we are huge fans. The restaurant is always clean and inviting, the food is consistently excellent, and the service is terrific. Also, if you're a draft beer fan, they have a great selection. \n\nI highly recommend the chop salad with cold chicken!!", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "FHDI8M5sm6lrZXNUBZAOfA", "review_id": "CsLaNL89SVKx14DK312eQQ", "text": "This has been on my \"to try\" list for ages. We live down the street, we need a watering hole, and most importantly one that allows dogs. We found it. I almost don't want to shout out the rave reviews too loudly because it's so cool and I don't want to attract any uncool-ness with rave reviews. But I do want to give props to a terrific establishment.\n\nThe interior is beautiful, I love the lofty feel over the bar. The crowd was a nice mix and good representation of our Arcadia hood. Not too rowdy, not too stiff. The ambiance was set up very well, with a little sports flair but casual dining as well away from TVs.\n\nThe waitstaff is attentive and genuine. The food was above-average pub fare with plenty of veg options for us meatless mongers. The only minus was that while the patio allows dogs, not ALL areas of the patio are dog friendly according to our host. So we had to sit away from the bulk of table and couldn't sit under the heaters (which also apparently couldn't be moved). It was 50* out and pretty chilly, so I'll plan for that next time.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iq0jmx30U0ZAAdm60bz1LA", "review_id": "WPEtYbKmu1RjCf70ow-c5Q", "text": "This is for Wally's American Pub/Grill over on Double Tree Ranch Road in Scottsdale - just off Scottsdale Road.  Very good food and a delightfully designed restaurant.  Excellent for a casual meal or for bringing business clients. The food is first-rate!", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ud43DdZ6PibSYEtsi18F4A", "review_id": "gNb6Mgd2BVhx1FDPGdiScA", "text": "Happened to be in the neighborhood and this location fit the bill for lunch recently.  They have a nice (dog friendly too) patio with plenty of shade and greenery.  I like patio dining and this worked well.   Unfortunately our lunch was only fair.  I had a caprese salad - mozzarella was perfect as were the greens & balsamic dressing but the heriloom tomato was rock hard.  Nice idea but try to eat green tomato as one of the main features of a salad, not so good.  Shouldn't they atleast try to serve a partially ripened tomato?  I mean someone had to hack through this rock to put it on the plate.  Burger was good, nothing spectacular - accompanied by a side salad loaded with onions and some funky version of their bleu cheese dressing (lots of pepper).  \n\nOur waiter was so-so.  One of those guys that doesn't write anything down and doesn't remember anything you specially requested.  And forget about returning to the table to see how everything is after food was delivered.  We had to track HIM down.  \n\nMaybe this was an off day or perhaps I  ust ordered the wrong thing.  I might go back if I were in the area again - if only for the patio experience and I'm not particularly hungry.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "yp90PduP1gD7kgCLWuQg4w", "review_id": "AVvVdZfYgU-5yG1a4hmTKg", "text": "An Irish pub on St. Paddy's day must be done!  I came here on Paddy's day for a few beers and lunch.  This is a place I could see myself frequenting once a week.  It has a down to earth vibe to it even though its in Arcadia.  I had the Shepherds pie for lunch.  I wasn't a fan of it, but it wasn't god awful.  I've definitely had better.  I just wish you could smoke on the patio!", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Pmok4HCk2RcYfGY818N3-g", "review_id": "27lHQ16C1Tb2jECxo7xVpA", "text": "God this place is good.  Stepping into their dinning room is like being with friends.  It's quaint and comfortable and the servers are always friendly.  As for the food, it is equally as enjoyable.  The mac n cheese is to die for and the fish n chips is the best I've had in the valley.  Their homemade tartar sauce is what really sets them apart. \n\nIt's a little tucked away, but quite the gem.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xdl61MWMguYRSunH8CniQw", "review_id": "D6PgymTh_0x3qE0sEZIb_g", "text": "Great spot to stop in for a last-minute decision on dinner.  Happened to be a Sunday night and they had half off wine by the bottle (score!) As I was in a pickle-y mood, I decided to get the Cuban sandwich.  This is maybe my favorite Cuban to date!  There were SPEARS of pickles, chipotle mayo, roasted pork loin, thick sliced ham and a grain mustard piled high on a ciabatta-type bread. It was reaaallll good. Came with mixed fries (half sweet potato) which was just what I wanted... I only ate half and the other half was my lunch today (still delicious when cold.)\nWally's has 'Blue Plate Specials' that change every day. One of our party got the Iron Skillet Chicken which he ate all of... The special comes with dessert, white chocolate bread pudding, which I got to nibble on since he doesn't like raisins (double score!) \nOverall, the food is really good and very fair priced. The wine was also priced really well and a bonus at half off.  Our server was prompt, made great recommendations and never let our glasses go empty.  I hope to get back here soon!!", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c0ETsQMwiphZ2PcQdWYApw", "review_id": "l0fDH4lDboxXzczrd_IfTg", "text": "Great food, great relaxing pub atmosphere filled with neighborhood locals.\nI love the wedge salad, my kids love the burgers and my husband loves the prime rib and french dip. I have not had a bad meal here and it's a great place to hang out.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dw6H765_7PBYBmbR7Uwnsw", "review_id": "28Tcj2kGojMyuyJc-1Irdw", "text": "We are a group of 7 who call ourselves the FNF (Friday-Night-Foodies). We eat together nearly every Friday evening. We like good service and good food and are willing to drive anywhere in the Valley and pay for a great evening. We often go to Wally's on 44th and Camelback. \n\nWally's has neither the best food nor the best service of the restaurants on our FNF list, but it ranks high in terms of being the most consistent, predictable and dependable. It is also high on our list in terms of value for the money. The wait staff is competent, pleasant and accommodating. The food is darn good and reasonably priced. When we want an easy, decent meal in a relaxed environment without spending a fortune, Wally's is our go-to-place.\n\nOur favorites are the Chicken Vesuvius, Chopped Salad and the good old Pot Roast or Meat Loaf. The daily special fish entree is always enjoyable. I could not review Wally's without mentioning the burger. We have been to every \"designer\" burger place in the Scottsdale and Camelback Corridor area. There isn't a better burger anywhere than the one at Wally's. If you get there before 6 pm, you can even get it on happy hour at a discount. \n\nSo, Wally's is a FNF favorite because the food, ambiance and service are good, consistent, and dependable and because you get a good deal overall. Well done Wally.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hgzGSMl2m3ZpbVMnnbHJAQ", "review_id": "ozcVYsjUR4dmOYFRxasNcg", "text": "service is always fantastic.  food is consistently amazing.  i have enjoyed this place for years.  I highly recommend any burger they make, and also every soup they have, especially the chili, which typically has prime rib in it.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lNYmqV_CMapcbucxD19_tw", "review_id": "I2Njglu16jppr5-6aVoXfQ", "text": "So we went into Wally's American Pub N Grill with not to high an expectation but the clever , cheers feel with all the wood accents really help set the place apart. When looking at the menu I noticed that we scored a home run. Friday Night Blue Plate Special is a generous 10 or 14 Oz. cut of slow roasted prime rib with some mashed potatos. Anyways to make a long story short, try it, if you like that Americana feel bar atmosphere with a relatively small inside supplemented by an adequate seated patio where families with children feel comfertable bringing their kids. We had great service, were catered to thoughtfully and the food was more than adequate. Great little find in a shopping center close to the house. I will defintely go back again..", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6cqaHBhtZvUuFzb00InbeQ", "review_id": "slfEpabQ-ZEJSezNSkLjpw", "text": "This place is a secret place that you have to be \"in the know\".  The food is so scrumptious.  I have a very hard time keeping on a diet when I'm eating at Wally's.  There are plenty of wonderful healthy foods but I just love their sweet potato fries. and their Burbon Street Pasta. \nThe moment you walk in you see this gorgeous long antique bar that looks straight out of Tombstone. Of course me being a \"bar\" connoisseur this is the place I want to sit.\nThe staff is so wonderful. The food is the best in town.  I hope to see you there because I will be there many times.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "13dlvyNatfdObY64SKi3iw", "review_id": "m84H8rcjlcWFyYT4ekvBBg", "text": "This review is about rude, rude Wally. First off, as my 80 year old mother and I were coming in slowly, he said \"hurry up, old lady.\"  The food was ok, frankly not one thing to talk about.  A $10 - $14 burgers and salad kind of joint.  My son ordered the halibut special. The bill for a plate with some rice, green beans, and a piece of halibut was $26.95!!!!! I told Wally I thought that was too expensive for a restaurant like his. His response was, \"I guess you haven't eaten in a restaurant lately.\" well, Wally, no way am I stepping back in yours.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ncFbDwW5V4RfoEkhcAPfBA", "review_id": "SexmDCtyyLkD3-tjoJ4syg", "text": "Wally's is an upscale pub with a price tag to match but the menu is carefully thought out, well prepared and (usually) served with a smile.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vwndetc7KXo8Ld_muTbGUw", "review_id": "8rrVjDbRLeFnL5DpigbBZQ", "text": "Had dinner at Wally's based upon a recommendation of a friend, and it is definitely a place to add to your favorites while in Phoenix.  A family run establishment which has great food and drink selections.  A real Pub, with a casual atmosphere and it's not sports bar-ish.  \n\nAsk for the daily specials.  The ribs are great but get there before they run out.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b2DKC4kC8-QeSeGZ_MF3XQ", "review_id": "tmJom8P8bsSbYbzG7Skl6A", "text": "As in the name, a pub type atmosphere.  Food was way overpriced for pub food. $10 for a wedge salad and $12 for a burger.  Service was mediocre, waitress seemed more interested in helping out some friends than customers.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IHXvdiiiKH70PaN_hzJ7ZA", "review_id": "1W5_gnZZ8DRDViN2agknOg", "text": "This is one of our favorite neighborhood \"go-to\" restaurants.  I am surprised by some of the reviews of poor service....we have always been impressed by the service.  We are always greeted with a smile by Wally or his son.  We often have our young kids in tow, and have always felt they are just as welcome, even with Wally's being an \"upscale\" pub.  I especially enjoy sitting on their patio... it is one of the best in the area.  \n\nAs for the food.... We've tried most of the items on the menu, and haven't been disappointed yet.  Even the kids' mac'n'cheese is to die for!!  My favorite is the chinese chicken salad.  Good variety on the menu with consistent quality of food.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UhEDbYWrmHBxt8_6Htm5qg", "review_id": "NStTGbU6UiTE2rhnWsk1sA", "text": "I was in for lunch today with a party of 5 people ...\nWally came over to the table to say Hello\nAnd to ask everyone if they were having a good day ... He thanked us for coming in.\nOur waiter was very attentive and on top of all of our needs.\nMat stopped by the table as well ... He was Very appreciative that we stopped in,  considering it was one of the hottest days ... Mat is One of the nicest people that I have met in a long time ... \nI am a new customer,  and intend on returning as much as possible.\nThe food is outstanding and the prices are fare ...\nSometimes, it blows my mind with the negative reviews ... If you can't say anything \nNice,  don't say anything at all \n\nHappy to sign \nDawn P", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_eMngeK_EeasJis678BmCg", "review_id": "pWuJ54UNzNlyb0IA_VdkeQ", "text": "Always delicious and usually exceptional service! Love this location and the food! I will be a repeat customer for sure. The salads are always fresh and the food is so flavorful and amazing.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "SDwNym_yVoAhIbmqkgNVuw", "review_id": "aXhTuEZE68gNloGOT8ADcA", "text": "I've lived close to Wally's for a few years and have never been there until tonight. Shaun was the most amazing waiter and we, we'll I, couldn't decide. He told me to pick three and he would surprise me. My man ordered Bourbon Street Pasta, which was fantastic and I was pleasantly surprised with Chicken Vesuvius out of the the three, I could not decide on.  Excellent food, excellent service! Great place!", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kejYKNvEgcZkOdMjICClXQ", "review_id": "HXjXSRQ93Jf2EvEr8oGC-g", "text": "Great place for some good old-fashioned 'murican grub!\nI came with the infamous Tom, who is well known in the pub, and that told me right off the bat this is an awesome place to come! \nWe had a great waitress who was quick and friendly!\nI had the Home-Made Veggie Burger, and would recommend it, if you are into that kind of stuff. It was incredibly juicy, sticky and impossible to really eat like a regular burger. But, alas, I guess that is what you get! The flavor was spot on, just had to use the fork to get to it.\nI also really enjoyed the mixed fries! I had never had sweet potato fries, but I'm willing to try them again!\nAlso, the mac 'n cheese plate looks amazing. Killer and heart-burning, but delicious.\nKinda pricey, I thought, but I haven't been around the area too long yet.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 8, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "ntWc9l_gEGJdzGtbQJ3FQw", "text": "What a great neighborhood restaurant! The atmosphere is cozy and friendly, the food is tasty and the prices are reasonable. What more can you ask for? We came here for dinner and sat at the bar but will definitely take advantage of their spacious outdoor patio next time. I ordered the veggie burger with a honey glaze coat which was amazing! My husband got the French dip and I stole a delicious bite. I want to order that next time. The sides were the best because they provide a mix of regular fries, sweet potato fries and onion rings! Perfection!", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Nm1TDhQSFIz02VGJx8285g", "review_id": "RkP8OmDYLcMgbHUH5_--ng", "text": "YUM!  We live 45 minutes away from here and still have to come at least 1-2 times a month.  Good prices, fresh food, great tastes!  The blue plate specials are awesome.  \nPrime Rib is always on point!", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_sTfqqLkhxKgd3XT3IqmEQ", "review_id": "ttQCuHWfVhZHfuTIR4UO3A", "text": "Went here on a work luncheon, not expecting to see a line out the door at 1:00pm on a Wednesday.  After being sat, and greeted by our server, I could see they had a great customer service protocol as we had our drinks within 2 minutes.  I followed suit with the others and ordered their wings \"Wally Style\" and onion rings.  Usually with appetizers, it takes something pretty special to make me happy, but the wings were fantastic!  Crispy, flavorful, only the drums, and sauce on the side.  The onion rings were so good also, that I brought my girlfriend back that Friday to try their other food.  We started with the escargot, and then I had the bangers n' mash, and she had the fish & chips.  The entire meal was phenomenal, and the service was perfect.  Couldn't recommend more.  My new guilty place to go when I have time to enjoy my lunch during the week.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "gzJpPaHN-NXBkAZcZri3hw", "review_id": "15fLNcPwIxu3h2krlXPYJQ", "text": "Wow! My first trip to Wally's .... and I got to meet Wally! Neat-O! \n\nNot only is he the bees knees he was hands on. I was, quite frankly, surprised by that. But more on that in a minute!\n\nTo frame my experience, I popped in on a Tuesday night during the dinner rush. One of our friends had hopped on over ASAP to nab a table. (Apparently this place is hopping. She was spot on!)\n\nIt's a really cute place that is friendly to all sorts of different folks. \n\nIf you want to watch the game? Sure! TV at the bar. \nFeel like eating at the bar? Yep!\nCasual dining? Absolutely.\nDinner date (where you want to impress)? YES. \n\nI was (not on a date) but did see a number of couples engaged in serious conversation over wine. It's not too loud of a place (at least on a Tuesday night) to foster intimate conversation. \n\nFor dinner I followed the menu's guidance (and then asked Wally himself). Chicken Vesuvius is w-o-n-d-e-r-f-u-l! Chicken medallions, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, 'cider' smoked bacon (HOH MY) with plenty of herbs and spices. My meal was served with a hearty portion of salad and (HOH MY) horse radish mashed potatoes.\n\n1) The chicken was cooked to perfection. Not a hint of dryness!\n2) The chicken wasn't bathed in oil. That sounds like a terrible way to describe it, but, I didn't feel like I was tossing a gym session out the window. \n\nThat being said, note that portions are on the very [very] generous side. I took 2/3rd of it home.\n\nRight. So about Wally, the impeccable service and a delightful experience... Let's see...Our server described the specials with such delight that I only wished I was going off menu. But no! I wanted something \"regular\" on the menu. Wally was incredibly helpful in helping this first timer navigate the full menu. (Alas, the house was out of the nightly special of ribs.) Wally has a comedic sense of timing. Watch out!\n\nOk, so what's the deal with Wally's fantastic beard? Were you thinking Ernest Hemingway? Why yes! In fact, Wally and his son enter a contest every year for the best E. Hemingway beard in FL. \n\n[Drum Roll] They are 2013 crowned winners!\n\nThis is a great spot if you're popping in to AJ's. Loved it!", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7TdCs5UPwMaPLibBLZa9vQ", "review_id": "Vi6_kHe6DsFh6cpFYPlQeQ", "text": "Tried this place based on a recommendation and I was happy I did.  Wally seated us and he was really friendly along with all of the other staff.  They have great happy hour deals including delicious burgers!  Their mac n cheese was also really good.  We will definitely be repeat customers.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZQXTsZ_XwCFMmawgnJeMhg", "review_id": "LA2FIHiDNa3DDXdh3imdUg", "text": "The first time that I went into this place I thought that it was okay. I did not feel like it lived up to the rave reviews but it was good enough to bring me back to enjoy some food and drink with an old friend.  That time I had ordered their shrimp cocktail while I waited for my friend to arrive, I was starving! As I was eating, the owner (I assume) came up to introduce himself and asked if I live in the area (most of the patrons do)...as I turned back towards the bar to eat my very last jumbo shrimp, the Katie Perry look alike grabbed my food and dumped it in the trash! She never even asked if I was finished. I asked her if she decided that I was done eating and then she asked if I wanted another shrimp from the kitchen but I felt awkward at that point and told her no. She still brought me one lonely shrimp on a huge plate with no cocktail sauce. The sauce is what makes the shrimp cocktail. My friend and I then ordered their spinach dip.  The dip was brought out and as the plate was lowered to the bar, my chips were sliding off onto the bar and she just scooped them back on to the plate. I personally was not thrilled about that. I scooped some spinach up on to my dirty chip, blew on it a little and took a bite. This dip was the hottest (heat wise) thing that I have ever had in my mouth. I would compare it to biting the rack in a broiler.  I was never warned that they heat their dip up so hot. I guarantee the work of a microwave! I burned myself so bad that my mouth was peeling and bleeding. It took over a week of peroxide rinses, colloidal silver rinses and salt water rinses to heal my mouth. My mouth is actually scarred inside! This burned me so terribly that my teeth were sore, my jaw hurt and even my sinuses on that side of my mouth hurt. When I stopped in to tell the brunette bartender about my burn and I advised that they should warn people about how hot they make it, she replied with \"Well, don't scarf your food down, let it cool first.\" Totally rude, offensive and bad customer service with a reply like that. That same night that I burned my mouth, my friend was using their hot sauce to spice up her chip and the bartender came over and started twisting the lid back on without asking if she was done and my friend had to stop her from taking it away. She clearly has issues with letting people finish their meal. When it came to the bill she had to ask us how many drinks we had because she wasn't keeping track... It seriously was not a lot of drinks to keep track of either. I think this place would be OK if it wasn't for this bartender. I did order a salad on a separate occasion (when I warned her about the hot dip) and that proved to be disappointing as well, way too much dressing and she kept giving me a hard time for not drinking during my work hour. Booooooo!!!", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Fwm-1uymtQDYH_cfabjoOw", "review_id": "JWMAnIeTadvnzjTe3T2s7g", "text": "Thank god for the delicious food, because the poor service I've received from Shannon on numerous occasions for take-out would have deterred me from coming back a long time ago.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0zmdxts7rIevQjLgol8LbQ", "review_id": "okCvq_5pRIIugj8wwtzLFA", "text": "Stopped in during happy hour for a light bite and a drink. Sat at the bar and ordered a glass of their house Cab. With one other person at the bar, you'd think the service would be reasonable. The only other time I saw the bartender was when my glass was empty. I ordered another thinking she'd offer me a menu at least...never happened!! So I paid requested my bill and went somewhere else to eat. Btw, my bill for 2 glasses of \"house\" wine during happy hour was more than $15!!! Other servers appeared to be much more customer-focused.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "70fnWMP7G9h85-FFePmSog", "review_id": "8QCn9nGapLhchbnnuwRhTA", "text": "One time I did dine at Wally's\nA s'mac it was great with much cheese\nI look left I look right\nIt's been a great night\nTheir staff is chalk full of hotties.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x1twxs5zWyar_5gOU3dHUw", "review_id": "jsRQ6MayGy2hFTGRggrjNg", "text": "Got the bacon burger. It was so delicious. The cheddar was so good on this. I was really surprised by how much I liked the mixed fries as well. The sweet potato mixed with normal one was a nice twist. Will go again.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cQqj4Co79WMiFkzxZkR7qw", "review_id": "CjYFQRqw7dfQNYonpkHYaQ", "text": "We wanted to like Wally's as we live close and like to eat out often. But we have gone there a few times now and we have not had a good experience.  The food is ok, but the service and ambience leave a lot to be desired.  We like to sit at the bar to keep it simple, but the bartender couldn't wait for the night to end. A. request for water was ignored, as well as just ignoring us in general.  We looked around and the servers seemed to be staring at customers hoping they would just leave.  No one greeted us coming in, and true to form, no one thanked us on our way out.  We like to eat out and we prefer to stay close to home, but we will travel farther to go to a restaurant that wants our business.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2hXL2ExBsgjJNpm6BJy0lg", "review_id": "KuZ6QXkQ3WZ8H4ToebcS7w", "text": "Wally's is my good ole go-to! It seems that there are very few decent straight up American restaurants in the Biltmore/Arcadia area. Whenever I'm not sure what I'm in the mood for, or don't want to be bothered with a hustle & bustle type place, Wally's it is! \n\nDon't expect to order healthy here, their menu is more on the side of comfort food, that being said I've never had a bad meal. The portions are very generous, and the prices are reasonable. The service here is so welcoming, they treat you as if you've been coming here for years. They have great sangria and lots of decent beer on tap to go with their delicious food. My favorite dish so far has been the Prime Rib dip, it's fantastic and full of flavor, and they also have awesome fries (a mix of sweet potato and regular). This place is totally worth the cheat! I highly recommend Wally's, as it's a great local restaurant.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "x1twxs5zWyar_5gOU3dHUw", "review_id": "nLeKmHzWmJtiRvMycSAryQ", "text": "Got the gyuere and slab bacon s'mac. It was AMAZBALLS. There are about a dozen other things I want to try but so far so good. I can't wait to try something else.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ltaw9gKnrLfc2qjPfMCKww", "review_id": "wLnjvxdrb4At5vaKiKVjGQ", "text": "Really some of the best food and ambiance you will find.  We have been regulars at Wally's for more than 7 years and meet up with friends for dinner there at least twice each month.  It can be a little loud inside when it's busy but the outside seating is terrific as well!", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dw6H765_7PBYBmbR7Uwnsw", "review_id": "-hsq3d4hQsJG2nlKwnMHYA", "text": "Can years of good service and food be off set by one HORRIBLE evening? Maybe... Went to Wally's with group of 5 people. The food was Wally's standard but the service was really bad. The server was rude, un-accommodating and slow. She forgot things (like a salad) and started invoking \"new rules\" about taking more than 3 credit cards for a group (even though equally split). She also lectured us on how she would apply the Wally's dicount card. It wasn't so much about the money, it was about the awful way she made us feel. If they want to discontine the discount cards, do it - don't come up with a bunch of arbitrary rules at the last minute... that just ruins things. \nWally's faces new competition in the neighborhood and if they want to stay in business they need to focus on service and keeping their long standing clients happy. The food is never the BEST or  WORST in the valley but the local feel and comfortable service are the big draw. Without that, there is no reason to go there. \nAlthough we've eaten at Wally's at least once per week for more than 5 years, sadly, it will be quite some time before we return. Phoenix resturants compete in a service industry and when service is gone there is little reason to stick around- there are too many other, good options. \nI'm giving my review a 2 rating because the food was OK. Based on service, I'd give it a zero!\nWe're looking forward to Steak 44 and The Henry is wonderful. Wally, bye bye for now. Clean up your act and maybe we'll be back... maybe.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fFA7K5ZOoInYNo9mUoDCGw", "review_id": "Iru3PPW8bvTpMCWIcsFx3w", "text": "I love the food and atmosphere at Wallys - the Chicken Vesuvius is sooooo good.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xFmnZJY_9_7Tth_acljWjw", "review_id": "VuTCXWAabfbIwElicgcetQ", "text": "Wally`s is my number one go to place in Phoenix to eat and bring people to when they are visiting. I go to Phoenix a few times a month and I frequently find myself eating here.  Their Gruyere and slab bacon s` mac is to die for. Probably my favorite Mac and cheese ever. And I eat a lot of Mac and cheese. Super good atmosphere for a date and they have great service. They were awesome to us last night and they were busy.  It was Valentine's and we still got timely and great service. Love Wallys!", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mF4WLIpMIs01XVriRxy0mQ", "review_id": "IdG7gkO88uqxNcxs7kYlyg", "text": "Great service, nice menu, but don't order the pannini' s,  there are just a sandwich.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GthKWeB0J4wc9c_zJPJAYA", "review_id": "okvtD44dkmGBWpIIX7mUlg", "text": "Best place in town for Friday night Prime Rib!", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XRiUK01UxXIIWYKtS-eX2A", "review_id": "XIMSCuza3tm75uHab3dQsw", "text": "While visiting Phoenix we happened upon this place and were pleasantly surprised at how good the burgers tasted!  \n\nIt was a nice evening so we sat outside (coming from the snow we had this winter, sitting outside was something I didn't think would ever happen again).  \n\nThe menu was pretty extensive, I think anyone in your party should be able to find something to please them.  Usually I would expect with such a large menu the food would be just okay.  But not this place, at least not as far as the burgers.\n\nI ordered the buttons and bleu burger and my boyfriend ordered bacon cheddar burger.  We both ordered our burgers medium rare and they were cooked perfectly!  There was a ton of mushrooms and bleu cheese on mine and lots of bacon and cheddar on his.  So much so, that he was able to share some bacon with me.  \n\nThe burgers came with a mixture of regular fries and sweet potato fries (my favorite).  I loved the idea of mixing them so you don't have to decide on one or the other.  \n\nOverall, the food was delicious, the prices were fair (especially for amount of food) and outside sitting was perfect!  If ever in Phoenix again, I will definitely go back to this place.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2HBaogoNJB4RX3cozqBHUw", "review_id": "M1ix5fZHerHwRDWpoia-7Q", "text": "OK - love this place. It is great. Family owned and operated. Wally is a star and his staff are fantastic. Cannot say enough about this place. Great place for family meals and a overall great time. \n\nMy kids love the Mack and Cheese. A pure favorite. Suggest that you try it out. Great food, great service and a team that is there to please. Arizona needs more of these establishments. Stay away from the chasins - make these local places florish!", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z5E54TRT8D2_32oyjnaBHA", "review_id": "U6X1ULTb8r3n5BqX6dIwXg", "text": "Chose this place at the last minute based on. Yelp reviews. It did not disappoint. The restaurant is similar to a sports bar theme but you can sit either inside or out. We arrived a little late, so it wasn't very crowded. I ordered a cheddar burger \"rodeo style\" which means it had onion straws and BBQ sauce on it. It was cooked perfectly, was very juicy and delicious. My wife had the fish and chips which was also outstanding. Overall, the service was great, the food was very good and the price was reasonable. I would recommend this place.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X1C6Ufo9Y0OxoxORBYPOLA", "review_id": "CtgZyBOpwfKDI0JBJJnD2w", "text": "A family friendly place with consistently good food and service!\n\nExcellent happy hour, excellent menu... it is one of my favorite places to meet folks for dinner!", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0qdJiJjirCBjHcIR1TKVQA", "review_id": "-RApX_RMzJLnpommDpQfKQ", "text": "I was expecting this place to be better than it was based on reviews. Unfortunately, it didn't live up to my expectations. The burgers were just \"ok\" - nothing special and nothing great. Actually, both my husband and I ordered the bacon cheese burger and BOTH of us originally thought they had forgotten the cheese. It ended up being there, but was such a small amount that you couldn't even taste it. Our daughters had the chicken fingers, which were pretty good, but also not anything phenomenal. Probably the best part of the meal were the sauces. The BBQ sauce on my burger (I got it \"rodeo style\" - with BBQ and onion strings) was really tasty, and the ranch that the chicken was served with was delicious. Tasted really fresh and homemade - they should bottle and sell that stuff! The burgers? Meh - I could take it or leave it. Certainly not worth a special out-of-your-way trip or anything.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mgqRrQNU853GZIHP_WtDiA", "review_id": "5h9Ia41gvbFdt2W6J40stg", "text": "They make a hellova Cuban! You won't be sad you ordered it! Service is good and fast enough for lunch on a work day.", "business_id": "To5CjntVFawXM_hpAhvVdQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "nl-HnS-rKUIqr3-5ZNGnZQ", "text": "I've been to Taylor's Cafe on several occasions... both for breakfast and for lunch.  Breakfast is served all day, and there is plenty to choose from.  As Shannon wrote, there is a variety of healthy options including several veggie omelettes and design-your-own as well.  \nServers are consistently friendly and even when the restaurant is crowded, I've never had to wait too long on my food... \nTaylor's is good for groups but it works for solo diners as well... guys may think it is a little bit 'fru-fru' but they will not complain when their food arrives - indoor and outdoor seating available.  My next visit will be one night for dinner - i think they have live music from time-to-time.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "b4C9E7vTJrOdkJQA86xYSg", "review_id": "7t2iZTsdauCe1wl3aQyV1A", "text": "I have been here too many times to count.  But since I moved to central phoenix and I have not been here in a couple years I did not feel like I could review it.  I really do enjoy this place for breakfast.  They have great coffee and lattes and fresh squeezed juices and smoothies.  The service is always great and I think the owner works there every day.  Every time I am there he is there working along with his staff (sign of dedication:)).   This past Sunday my BF and I met fellow yelper Gabi K. and her BF Jared for breakfast and the service and food were excellent.  We were sat right away (which I love not waiting on a Sunday).  My boyfriend and I had the poached eggs with bacon or better known as Eggs Benedict which were great.  And I am pretty sure Gabi and Jared enjoyed there breakfast also.  The staff was very attentive always refilling our water and coffee.  I am definitely coming back here for breakfast again!", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gq_G5VCDziyEV2-bzGuqzw", "review_id": "7AbqGjhp5sp59YoAiOMVlg", "text": "Taylor's is a consistently wonderful place for breakfast... probably my favorite. The mimosas are more champagny than juice-y, which I obviously enjoy. The servers have always been sufficient, if not friendly and kind. There's not a single thing I dislike about Taylor's, really. Even the children that are occasionally scattered about seem well-behaved. Maybe this is Stepford breakfast, who knows.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "4zinPJ38-WxjPPomn7CPAQ", "review_id": "FbAGK5T8Ks-YHP2YaOCIHw", "text": "Very good place for breakfast & lunch tucked away in the crowded shops at 44th & Camelback.  I kinda found this place on accident.  I meant to just run into AJs and grab a salad to go, but was forced to park basically across the driveway from Taylor's, and, being closer, I opted to go there instead.  \n\nTaylor's is open 6-4ish (I couldn't really tell, they probably just changed the hours and scratched off the hour number on the door), and they serve breakfast all day- well, all day they're actually open- which is always good with me.  \n\nI was in the mood for corned beef, and , bingo, there it was.  Nice mound of lean tasty beef with melty cheese (no saurkraut or thousand island, please.).  And the bread- oh the bread- grilled to be crispy on the edges but still soft inside.  How in the hell do they do it?  I don't know, but I'm in love.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "-Dof9NwAoQwRM-GVPZk5zw", "review_id": "Mtgnj4dH9RE_zLGSTHyY2A", "text": "Definitely one of my new favorite restaurants!\n\nA friend and I went to lunch there last week and it was even better than I expected after reading the other reviews.  The menu is EXTREMELY extensive.  The b-fast all day long is a plus, but I wasn't in the mood for that this time so I stuck to the lunch menu.  I ended up ordering the half sandwich and soup of the day and my friend and I split a side order of sweet potato fries.  The eggplant and roasted veggie sandwich was really good, but huge and messy!  I ended up eating a lot of bread and then eating the insides that fell out with a fork after wards.  Delicious nonetheless.  The homemade chicken noodle soup was outstanding!  It had lots of other bits of veggies that are not traditionally in the soup (red pepper, green pepper, corn, etc.) and it added to the soup quite nicely.  Did I forget to mention it's a GIGANTIC bowl of soup?  There's no little cup o' soup here - come hungry!  The fries were delicious although we didn't even need them since our meals were \"Hungry Man\" sized.\n\nSome side notes:\n\n1.  Parking is awful for lunch.  If you don't mind creepily stalking folks in the parking lot and possibly engaging in an altercation with another patron attempting to park, go ahead and give it the good ol' college try.\n\n2.  I ordered a water with lemon.  I received a water with no lemon.  When I asked for some lemons for my water, they brought me out a small plate with SIX (yes, I really did say six) overgrown lemon wedges.  I tried to come up with a scenario where one person would possibly have a need for one entire lemon on steroids.  I couldn't come up with one.  There is no reason for one person to be in possession of that much lemon.  Period.\n\n3.  We walked in and staff #1 seated us.  Staff #2 took our order.  Staff #3 brought our drinks and later the pile of lemons.  Staff #4 brought our meal.  Staff #5 cleared our plates.  Staff #6 brought our check.  Staff #3 took our check and brought the receipts/change back.  Did it really take 6 people to get us through a weekday lunch?  I was mostly entertained by it - it almost became a game of \"who will show up next and what is their task?\"  It was still a little ridiculous.\n\n4.  Being a semi-health conscious diner, I loved that they had fat free dressings, made tuna salad with low fat mayo, and just had many, many more healthy options than the average restaurant.  I appreciate places that can fix a good meal without drenching it in calories and fat.  There are plenty of places to go for that sort of meal when you're in need.  No shortage there.  It's nice to have those options beyond the standard no dressing, burger wrapped in lettuce, or vegetable medley consisting of zucchini, carrots, and cauliflower.  A big up for Taylor's.\n\n5.  For a half sandwich with soup, half of the fries, tax, and tip I paid about $16.  It's not the cheapest lunch in town, but it's worth what you pay for.  Just remember that the portions are gargantuan so no need to order a lot of extras to fill you up.\n\nI will definitely be back again.  Enjoy!", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ModYMhsjb3Ab220aSvrZ3Q", "review_id": "gsazN8DrRbHPw2IjieDNPg", "text": "If you enjoy  the one on 44th street, you will love the new location in Scottsdale. The decor is beautiful! I realy love the bar top. It lites up.\nI had some of the best french toast ever!! This location is owned by\na father and son team. I have the pleasure of knowing them both, they are hard working, and give great care in bringing to their customers tasty, healthy and generous portions. I will definitely dine there again.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4IxLt4QvCsJEdaNvH9QApw", "review_id": "LqqxEGLPbpwd2Hr0fRF9fw", "text": "Taylor's has such a refreshing cafe menu. I've been for breakfast far more often than lunch. I hope to try dinner soon b/c I think they feature live jazz on Wednesday nights. \n\nI've never ever had a bad meal. In fact, I always have a hard time deciding. Some highlights in my opinion are the huevos rancheros, eggs Benedict (with a choice of meat), waffles & the Mexican omelet. \n\nI never liked Bloody Marys until I had one at Taylor's! I tried a friend's once and have been hooked ever since! But if you want a less intoxicating beverage, try the iced chai latte. Careful, its so good you'll be ordering another before you know it! \n\nBon Appetite!", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "g84VjttN28PWiv_WtdhnSQ", "review_id": "T0q9b12Lr-iYr4Sdk3SpYQ", "text": "Everyone seems to love this place. I thought it was just 'aight. I had lunch and apparently breakfast is where it's at - so I'll have to go back again.\n\n4 stars because it did not piss me off. More later...", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Wy7f9DOuBEOenhnA7KIKoQ", "review_id": "QI-IdMppjmKgfm_ZxUSv2Q", "text": "We chose this place for breakfast this morning because of the wonderful reviews on yelp.  I was certain it was going to be one of my new favorite places. \n\nWe entered into a brightly painted orange restaurant and stood at the hostess stand for a few minutes waiting for the hostess to finish flirting with the server and notice us.  She clearly didn't want to be there and could care less where we sat, so opted for the table in the window.  \n\nWe sat and waited and waited and waited.  Tables that were sat after us already had their drinks and they were not busy.  Finally I tried to get the attention of the hostess who was standing half asleep at the hostess stand, mouth open wide, eyes half closed.  A few minutes later we finally had a server.\n\nOur server was not very friendly.  I don't even think she said good morning.  We ordered.  Tables sat after us already got their food and we finally got our drinks.  She bought out 2 cups of coffee, but I did not order coffee so I made her take that back. \n\nOur food finally arrived.  We ordered french toast which came with strawberries, bananas and a cinnamon sauce, eggs benedict with crab cakes and two orders of country potatoes. \n\nBreakfast was pretty good.  I enjoyed my crab cake and the cinnamon sauce on the french toast was a nice added touch.  The potatoes were not good, they had WAY too much pepper on them, I couldn't even eat them.  Gary ate a few of his after he drowned them in ketchup.\n\nWe never saw our server again.  We got a water refilled after we finished our meal.  AND THE WAIT BEGAN.  We waited and waited and waited for our check.  Tables that were sat when we finished eating had already finished their food.  We never saw our waitress. I guess we were her only table, if not I felt bad for her other tables as well. \n\nFinally some guy brought us our check and tried to drop it off and run, I said WAIT and gave him my card and said, \"If I don't give this to you now it may be 20 more minutes before we see someone again\"\n\nBecause I didn't look at the bill first when he brought it back I didn't notice until after I paid that they charged me $12.05 for the eggs benedict when their menu actually said $10.50.  I didn't say anything...  I just left a sad tip.\n\nWe were there for OVER an hour, they had lots of empty tables, and we only saw our server once.\n\nGary and I always over tip, because he and his family owned restaurants in the Valley for 35 years.  He has spent a lot of time being a chef and serving tables.  We know that when food comes out wrong, it's probably not the servers fault, and things happen, so we still tip well.  TODAY, I felt like we were invisible and I have no idea where our server disappeared to for the hour.  \n\nWe drove by Over Easy, La Grande Orange and IHOP to try this place.  We probably will not be back... unless we decide to give it a second try on jazz night... I do love jazz.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "kDJ9PRlYugp5RIa9ontPZg", "review_id": "MTFxU6egaqIrhWAw8CWofg", "text": "Breakfast foods are the best foods and, I'm pleased to report, Taylor's does the genre proud.\n\nI've dined here twice, both in the morning.  Taylor's is located on the NE corner of 44th St and Camelback and, if you want to find it quickly, you should turn into the complex when you see Cork 'N Cleaver.  Otherwise, prepare to drive around in circles wondering if the map on Yelp was wrong.  It's a little hard to spot at first.\n\nInside, you'll find a cute little cafe with cute little tables and a cute little patio.  It's so cute I could just squeeze it.  Seriously though, it feels exactly like a breakfast joint should.\n\nBut let's get to the good stuff: the food.  I'm a big fan of morning grub and Taylor's certainly delivers.  My first visit, I had a chorizo and egg dish that was perfectly cooked and reasonably priced.  More recently, I had the poached eggs with salmon which was a giant mouthful of delicious.  If I remember correctly, all the poached egg dishes were priced the same regardless of meat choice, so I had to make it count.\n\nI did knock off one star for the lackluster service we received on our most recent visit.  Still, if you're in the mood for some breakfast eats and the Good Egg sounds about as exciting as a Coldplay mixtape, give Taylor's a try.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "AhKb6Kke8CH7-7E8uf-8uA", "text": "After so may 4 and 5 star reviews I decided to give Taylor's another chance after my first visit, thinking perhaps I just had a bad experience and this place really is as great as everyone raves.. So now on to my second dining adventure and I am still not impressed. \nThe place is cute, it has a great charm and ambiance, really a perfect setting for a causal breakfast or lunch. The food is decent, but nothing exceptional and extremely overpriced.. My first time I had the huevos rancheros and they really should have been called huevos gringos. The dish consisted of beans folded into a wheat tortilla with a fried egg and very bland tomatillo sauce, what side do you get for 9.25$ - chips...needing more than chips I added a side of potatoes ($3),  I split this dish and was charged ($2) without even being asked.. Bringing the total dish to $14.25.. Get real for breakfast? .  I compare this dish to Harlow's huevos rancheros.. there is $7.95 and comes with potatoes and beans and tortillas..\nMy second visit I ordered the \"create your own omelet\" for $10.75, this seemed high for an omelet but I went with it.. It was pretty good, but again the side... toast or a bagel, order the potatoes ($3) and another split plate charge ($2) without being asked.. Let me rant on this one for a moment.. They charge me $2 to cut my omlettee in half.. The bagel already comes sliced. LAME, bring it on one plate and I can cut it myself..it is not like we got double portions.. very annoying. So now the omelet is $15.95 ridiculous. Add an OJ.. $5 bucks! When most places have $3 mimosas on Sundays I found paying $5 for an OJ ridiculous. So in all Taylor's food is decent, but with so many good and lower priced options in the nearby area, I don't seem myself going back.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "zHH2Iz49wCZYYDLBTv0YOg", "review_id": "o7KymVUlJOMTgjcRt1dWrQ", "text": "Meh. Went a couple times too, just to be sure. Primarily due to the better Yelp reviews preceding this one. But now I'm sure. The food's not bad, but it's not that good, either - and overpriced for what it is, which is pretty standard breakfast fare. Service was dismal both trips. Barely got greeted, then long waits between waitress visits before she disappeared completely. I like the d\u00e9cor - it's a neat little place with cool artwork, but it's not enough to make up for the service (or lack thereof) and the overpriced food. Until I find a better place in my hood I'll stick to Acacia Cafe, which is just the opposite really - no atmosphere, but better food at a better price and friendly service - which are more important in my book. Oh, and what's with the charge for splitting a meal? My date and I often share a dish - we would have been happy to eat off the same plate, but we weren't even given the option, just charged 2 bucks for somebody to cut our omelet in half. WTF?", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "J1_dnSaVYi17BoxK00y9AQ", "review_id": "_ucdr14tXShopTstFVc5EA", "text": "Taylor's is resplendent in location (foot of camelback mtn), in it's commitment to local, organic (as much as possible), and it's caramelized onions.  Oh, and they offer a side of sauteed mushrooms or spinach.  I usually get both.  They make everything better, even hurt feelings.\n\nThere is this ONE server that I get all the time, who I am shocked still works there.  She's one of those people that you don't want to get mad at because she genuinely seems sort of naive - but she just sucks.  And that removes my fifth star.\n\nThere is ANOTHER server who I used to get very frequently, who was super kick-ass.  He actually offered me my coffee to-go at the end of my meal, which I am certain isn't really encouraged by the manager that does the ordering and cost spreadsheets of procuring to-go containers.  But it's that kind of extra attention I desire, and frankly, deserve.  Ok, that might be a bit much, the deserving part.  \n\nThe food is just really good.  Very fresh and delicious.  Wilted greens omelet, or the caramelized onion and bleu cheese frittata (errr, it might be an omelet, frittita, frittata, what have you) sun-dried tomato bialy.  That is my complete sentence.  Don't let my grammatical errors fool you, I have taste-buds to make up for my bad English.\n\nLunch is tasty, but eh, wouldn't be my first choice.  Breakfast is where it's at.\n\nCoffee is delicious.  They make a nice latte if you have about $5- to throw away on liquid that doesn't get you drunk or offer enlightenment.\n\nI take away a star for my \"um, yeah, that was pretty ok\" lunch experiences,  that one sucky server, and the fact that they don't serve potatoes with breakfast.   \n\nBut the four stars should soundly represent the awesome server, those aforementioned breakfast menu items, (truthfully I haven't met a breakfast there that I didn't like), the offered-to-go coffees, the quality ingredients, the option of getting liquor at breakfast, and the outside seating, though it backs up to the parking lot, your backdrop is ultimately Camelback Mtn.\n\nI find it appropriate to point out that, while you will generally not leave paying less than $12- / person, they do use local / organic ingredients.  This costs more.  Good quality food is pricey.  That's just how it goes.  I'm happy to pay a little extra and not leave feeling like a porky porkster.  Porky McPorkersons with the top button undone.  Lil Rolly Sausage gal.  I don't like to feel like that after breakfast.  And Taylor's does me right.  If I can justify eating a lot, and not feeling awful, I'm game.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "jWvzAN1czxypi-GM1KY62g", "review_id": "o_SlMg9qQISFWrh2D42_zA", "text": "Ok...I know I may cause a ruckus with my next musing....\nMatt's Big Breakfast or Taylor's Cafe?  Long lines or easy seating?  Crowded, on-top-of -you, loud atmosphere or just loud?  Ordinary food with buzz or ordinary food without the buzz? Easy pick for me -- Taylor's Cafe over Matt's Big Breakfast.  \n\nI love breakfast!  I do.  And, more than that, I love comfort food breakfast's -- no foo foo gourmet breakfast for me -- save that for dinner.  I think Taylor's Cafe is just fine.  Plus - they know how to cook \"crispy\" bacon. You have to ask for it - but it never comes out burnt.  They have interesting omlettes too if you are in the mood.  And you know what?  For a girl who likes a thick stack of french toast - I really like their oatmeal.  Odd, right?  Well it's darn good with fresh fruit on top.    \n\nSo, while Talyor's Cafe may not have the buzz of a Matt's Big Breakfast - I think the food satisfies my craving and I never have to wait in line.  When the weather gets cooler, go on Sunday, bring your New York Times (sorry-that's the East Coaster in me coming out) and sit out on the patio.\n\nService is adequate, but not outstanding.  I'm giving my rating to the food and atmosphere.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 11, "useful": 10, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "ARe8Nr_YehB2ubsGJhZ-hg", "review_id": "b6C5PnsIw6myJWelKwVDJA", "text": "After pigging out in SF for 10 days I made Gabi K promise to only take me to healthy restaurants during my trip to Phoenix. As soon as she picked me up from the airport she made good on that promise by taking me to Taylor's for lunch.\n\nI was leading towards ordering a fresh fruit bowl or maybe even a yogurt parfait when Gabi started raving about their tuna that's made with yogurt! How's that for healthy? And so I ordered this tuna in a wheat wrap (instead of the regular bread). My side choices were fries, greens, and sweet potato fries.  Since I'm trying to be healthy I knew I should get the greens, but turning down sweet potato fries is just silly! And so I ordered the sweet potato fries, which at least are healthier than regular fries! Well, my sweet potato fries never came to the table because the waitress soon informed me that the kitchen was out of sweet potato fries. A sign that I should have ordered those greens in the first place!\n\nThe tuna wrap lived up to expectations and we received top notch service (thanks to our waiter Michael) throughout our meal.  I started to think I was in SF instead of Phoenix when the homeless man outside started soliciting us for money through the window, but Michael had a chat with him within minutes.\n\nGabi K seems to be a regular here and I can see why....can't beat healthy, tasty food and fabulous service! Even if they run out of sweet potato fries from time to time...", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Oq5CYkB4dQE_wmPgHu51bg", "review_id": "rD3lG8cdhhvMNQ-2wVWyGA", "text": "I had seen this place so many times. How did it take me this long to finally try it for brunch? My love of weekend brunch is no secret. Something about coffee, eggs and sunshine just never gets old.\n\nThe Huevos Rancheros (an all time favorite of mine) was very good, as was the Mexican Omelet. One of my favorite touches was the HUGE cup of coffee they served. Also, their mimosa (a weekend brunch essential) was ENORMOUS. It was essentially a goblet. HUGE. \n\nOverall, it was great value for money. The only downside was our server. It was her first day and she wasn't afraid to use that excuse again and again. She didn't know a thing about the menu. Didn't know what sides came on what dishes. She asked what type of bagel I wanted, even though my huevos doesn't come with a bread side. But, she was very sweet. Unknowledgeable and sweet. \n\nWhat can I say? The meal was still great. Taylor's has definitely earned a place in my brunch rotation.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i2ckIH_V0wsEDHb23a_avg", "review_id": "sxlZsCOk-_d8vNUmaOc2wQ", "text": "We finally made it here for breakfast/lunch and I guess we will make there again some time in the future. The wait staff was quick to greet and get us our drinks and order. After that, it was awhile before the food got to us. The highchair's seat belt was broken (such a nuisance) for our little girl, but \"oh well\", safety is not first here I guess. The Joe's special, pancakes and Florentine omelet (my husband's choice) were all delicious. I am interested in their lunch and when I have more time and the kids are at the sitter's, I will stop by again to see how that goes.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fFoRIzbwpMiv3BvfdtdlXQ", "review_id": "TSvcK4jP64mmMZ-q0Jjp-w", "text": "great spot for an outdoor lunch.  pretty view of camelback and great salads.  be prepared to pay over $10 for a salad.  \n\nrecommendation:  pesto chicken salad.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HOleI3jz1MLNUJ6cc1x0Pw", "review_id": "7IX_T52CExU22zlKB4O77Q", "text": "As I've mentioned in many of my other reviews, I'm not a big salad person. I almost always choose a sandwich, soup or entree over a salad, even for lunch. Given that, I always appreciate a salad that has some substance to it--if there are hearty ingredients paired with the lettuce and/or there are generous portions of these mix-ins, I'm likely to be a fan (even if I'd still order a sandwich nine times out of ten!). \n\nThe seafood cake salad I had at Taylor's definitely met my standards for a good salad. There were a ton of greens and the seafood cakes that came on top of the salad were both flavorful and well-sized. It's a huge pet peeve of mine when the salad protein is such a small portion that you have to carefully meter out enough bites to last through the whole salad. I don't know about you, but at lunch, I want to eat not think. Agree with other reviewers that the salads at Taylor's are pricey but this is logical given their size. \n\nOne thing I was really unenthusiastic about at Taylor's? The incredibly chilly and relatively unattentive service. I don't need a bubbly server who is constantly in my face or spewing out niceties, but I wouldn't mind someone who at least pretends to give a rat's ass about the job (or if they can't muster that, at least gets me what I need when I need it). \n\nIf you want a big and tasty salad, check out Taylor's--but don't go expecting friendly service.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ce8EIWnx8vBzhi8SrTdqCA", "review_id": "fvVkBlqwQ5asr7GCcEYEBg", "text": "What a hidden little gem!  Taylor's is just consistent! The food is always good and the service is A-Ok.  I wouldn't go out of my way to try Taylor's, but if your close the area (my work is REALLY close!), it's a great spot!\n\nTry their flavored Iced Tea! It's really refreshing...", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "n4zKBDfTqrHz9XIyY1bK8A", "text": "Blindly went to Taylor's with a friend on Sunday (had I known where we were going I would have recommended someplace else). I decided to be open minded and give them another try. I ordered an iced tea and the waffle, he got the poached eggs with hollandaise and a coffee. The server took our orders and returned with an OJ for me, forgivable offense - she took it away and brought me back a an iced tea. \n\nThen the incredible wait began... An hour later we finally flagged someone down to inquire on our food. He said he would check for us.. We never saw him again. There was a party of 3 and a party of 6 next to us, they both ordered after us and were almost done with their meal... Both parties were complaining about missing items, I overheard a bagel, a side of fruit and a waitress had all disappeared. At this point I was ravenous and we again went to find our server.. She finally brought our food, and it was horrible. The waffle was dry and tasteless and the poached eggs were drenched in hollandaise, thick greasy hollandaise that looked and tasted like it had been sitting on the plate for ages. \n\nOur horrible breakfast experience lasted 1:40 minutes. Ridiculous. I will not be returning, 3 strikes Taylor's you're out. I left a Yelp card on the table, hopefully they read this an make some improvements.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YzNZNgpOy9tthDnczS_ajg", "review_id": "7f0wqf8ju_4e9WxaiZpo6A", "text": "Boyfriend and I went here after reading the good reviews on Yelp. It was okay, didn't really see the big deal. I got the Poached Eggs (I wish they would just call it Eggs Benedict like the rest of us) with Salmon and boyfriend just got the basic 2 eggs and Hashbrowns (or something like that).  Everything was good, no complaints, but nothing blew our mind. Not in a rush to go back, but if i ever do I'll be sure to rereview if a different dish really stands out.\n\nI do like the decor and the atmosphere. Our server was nice, though I wish when I ordered \"Iced Tea\" she let me know that there were several different kinds, or just asked what kind I wanted. When I flipped the menu and saw that there were several variants, my boring traditional iced tea made me a little sad.\n\nAlso, they do the old restaurant cost-control stand-by of serving you \"fruit salad\" that consists of mainly diced cantelope and honeydew, but with a tiny slice of strawberry on top, as if to say \"See...look at this nice fruit salad...it has strawberry...see the strawberry...SEE IT!\" Then you eat it and sadly, no more strawberries.  I know this is a common thing (I was actually trained to do it when I worked at Chompies years ago) but for an $11 breakfast, can I please have a couple more strawberries in my fruit salad?  You didn't fool me.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Kyc_V-2G77tRfwJsBxwZ4A", "review_id": "k6a-fzHSI6bjkrylJVuvNg", "text": "Looked at the rating and thought it would be exciting....but nothing at all special.  The huevos rancheros SUCKED.  Very bland, nothing great at all.  We also got some dish that was mushrooms, cheese and spinach on a bialy (but they were out so it was on a english muffin)  not bad.  But for like $10 I and tons of good reviews, I would expect more than just tortillas from a bag on the side of over easy eggs and like 2 pieces of avocado.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EiGgJ0pLI12FfXO5nBH4SQ", "review_id": "Ewez1_R7Swb20VRD-YHA-g", "text": "Delicious breakfest - many healthy options.  Quick and attentive service.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kJyR4gT1pfCcNjEY9-YMoQ", "review_id": "oW106FKYMUEZWXyjVfS1DA", "text": "had breakfast there this morning w/wife after picking up sister/bro inlaw had the salmon breakfast pizza I asked if it was served on a pizza crust waitress said it was it is actually agrilled  pita bread it was good but they might want to tell the staff difference between pita and pizza wife had huveos rancheros ordered eggs soft poached got eggs medium plus poached bro/sis inlaw had joes special looked good and they said it was tasty service was decient ombience was comfortable", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "weYT-xJwz8o7mLNWIhD6HA", "review_id": "I4xWAkHn-xuC4CqUrMfcgg", "text": "Ended up here after sadly finding out that Garcia's is no longer in the area.  Turned out to be a good lunch nonetheless.  The menu is varied, and there is plenty to choose from whether you're vegetarian (i.e. Japanese Eggplant sandwhich, which I wish I had ordered) or a meat lover (i.e. burger with brie and portobello, which is what my colleague ordered).  \n\nI asked the waitress for her recommendation between the tuna melt and the Japanese eggplant sandwhich.  I know, 2 very different sandwiches, but I couldn't decide.  She said they're both delicious but that \"people come here for our tuna\".  Sold.\n\nWell, the tuna was good, but I wouldn't say that I have to \"go there for their tuna\".  It had a different flavor, I'm guessing rosemary, and also had chestnuts in it to add crunch (not a huge fan honestly).  The wich came with a side of fries, which were decent.\n\nAll in all I was a bit disappointed, and wish I had ordered the Japanese eggplant sandwhich.\n\nI may have to return just to try it.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jWvzAN1czxypi-GM1KY62g", "review_id": "qgrSZp3d3owdrPXNKtWo2Q", "text": "I know I've previously written a review of Taylor's Cafe, but after another visit this weekend, I wanted to reaffirm my love of their breakfast. In particular, I want to recommend two breakfast entrees. \n\nThe blue cheese and caramelized onion omelet and the chicken sausage crepes were both to DIE for! I know these aren't standard breakfast fare, but they are worth a try -- especially if your New Year's resolution is to \"start thinking outside the box\" or \"expanding your horizon's.\" \n\nBut, even if you aren't ready to live the \"Vida Loca\", still visit this establishment as they have plenty standards to select (I usually go for their oatmeal with fruit and brown sugar) and their coffee, in particular their Latte, is wonderful and is a Phoenix favorite for us and our out of town guest.s alike.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LcWp2WChE9HpqdMEM8D2VQ", "review_id": "jthqExZYHiWXqJzYHj6EzA", "text": "A solid brunch place! \n\n- Busy but not TOO busy, with no wait on a late Saturday morning\n- Coffee mugs are ginormous and plenty to last through the meal\n- Tons of choices too chose from. Thoroughly enjoyed my huevos rancheros. Three overeasy eggs atop a whole wheat tortilla with refried beans and salsa....I'm salivating just thinking about it. Other great options range from crepes to amazing looking omelettes, even breakfast burritos\n- Prices are reasonable for brunch: $8-$13 per plate\n- Service was attentive and friendly, although I felt slightly rushed with the busboys hawking over me\n\nMinus one star because we ended up waiting pretty long for our food to come out...makes no sense especially when neighboring tables get served faster? \n\nWill definitely come back again and look forward to trying other items on their interesting menu.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ErilHWqZciHenFP1-i5Z6g", "review_id": "Vq6PLAMbwXtZgxm8G7FTRA", "text": "Me: Open-faced baby spinach and goat cheese omelet with sweet potato fries. Hubby: Joe's Special - scrambled eggs with local beef, spinach, and parmesan with sweet potato fries. Food; Scrumptious, especially those crispy sweet potato fries. Service: Perfect with not too long of a wait. Our server kept the coffee coming and checked back occasionally to see if we needed anything else. Overall dining breakfast dining comments: We are very lucky to have such a reasonably priced, delicious cafe choice that offers unique and tasty breakfasts. We will return to try the crepes.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9fvYmAdkqXw-HC521SW6Yg", "review_id": "0EYYFT-7QdTTREJnRjj-jA", "text": "Went to Taylor's for breakfast and was thoroughly satisfied with all aspects of this cute little restaurant.  The menu had lots of interesting options but wasn't overwhelming.  I was impressed with the service even before our server brought my friend more hot water for her tea without having to request it.  \n\nI had the open face omelet with spinach, scallions, and goat cheese with a bialy.  The dish was very tasty and came with a side of fresh fruit.  I thought the bialy was more bagel like than bialy but I wasn't in NY so.....\n\nI don't live in Phoenix and was brought to this restaurant while my husband and I were in town for a couple of days.  I thought it was a great choice.  If I did live in Phoenix, and I had to take friends to breakfast who were in from out of town, I would definitely consider Taylor's.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Iycf9KNRhxvR187Qu2zZHg", "review_id": "Oe8Td2UV7gD_Sv9PL-Nt4w", "text": "Decided to try out taylors for breakfast today. I started with the fresh squeezed orange juice. This is the pulpiest fresh orange juice I've ever had. It was great. Then my dish came out I ordered the Asian crab omelet. It was very good it came with crabmeat, green onions, avocado, and cheese. It was excellent all the ingredients seemed very fresh. This is a nice new find for breakfast in my area.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bYdUMQluPbp_zbIs_RLYDQ", "review_id": "tMEx2OKRGsm4H5cEt6j7EA", "text": "\"I will go back to Taylor's the next time I feel like having someone hit me in the face with an orange while I hand them $5\" was my facebook status update right after I ate at Taylor's on Valentine's Day morning. The girlfriend and I had been planning to go to Over Easy that morning but by the time we got out of bed the line was immense. So we drove to IHOP...which was packed. I grabbed my phone and Yelp (oh dear me) told me Taylor's was a good place for brunch.\n\nWalked in and the place was pretty much empty (it's kinda sad when IHOP is fuller than you are but that may just be a sign of the economy). The inside was nice, full of well-dressed people happily eating breakfast so the girlfriend and I snagged a couple menus and sat down. As it was a Sunday morning and I hadn't had any coffee yet I wasn't paying much attention to the menu. I ordered a spinach and goat cheese omelet, some hash browns, bacon, and coffee; the girlfriend ordered some pancakes and OJ. The coffee came (GIANT mugs which I really like) and the waiter seemed pretty cool. I was thinking all was right with the world and then.....the food came...\n\nThe omelet was not so much cooked, mostly spinach, and severely lacking on the goat cheese. The hash browns were those typical of any diner in America, except greasier and cold. The bacon? Paper-thin and miniscule. My GF's food was equally unimpressive and then...the bill came...\n\nIt was like $46 for the 2 of us!! I knew the bacon would be extra but has browns? For like $4? Really?!? $5 for OJ? It was good but, like I said before, seeing it on the bill was a bit like being gobsmacked with an orange while handing over a fiver. Should've just waited in the huge line at Over Easy", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "SdatOTVxuQNY4AQx_xNkgw", "review_id": "FXmERjlN6Ak8nJu7mNkm6Q", "text": "Literally one of the worst dining experiences ever. \n\nThis restaurant is in our neighborhood and it looked so cute, I was very excited to get some breakfast and enjoy a beautiful day on their patio. We ordered after waiting for 15 minutes our waiter to even come to our table, we told him we were ready to order and he told us he would get us our drinks first. After waiting another 15 minute to get our ice tea, he finally took our order. Our food was brought to us by a women who looked like she clearly hated her job, she slammed the food on the table and walked away. \n\nAs I went to take my first bite I noticed a long hair draped across my plate. ewwww. I could not find our waitress so I waited 5 minutes and had to flag someone else down, who apologized took my plate and walked away. Our waitress came back another 5 minutes later and asked where my food was, I told her what happened and she apologized and instead of offering to replace us, she told us she would get our check. wtf. \nI was blown away, I did not make a stink because I have worked in the service industry and I know you don't get anything when your rude.... but I wish I would have, because the owner or manager (I'm guessing)brought the bill and left a to go box for my sister. and that was that... they didn't even offer to replace my meal or comp it. \n\nThis place is truly a joke, I will never go back.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DevOUUL0hiC5fpdnsoiAjQ", "review_id": "61ZipCmqEL_sr6Aad6m9Vg", "text": "I have been able to experience both lunch and breakfast at Taylor's Cafe and on both occasions, both service and food were decent. The restaurant is tucked between some small clothing shops, The Eggery, and next to AJ's. The parking is not desirable especially during the lunch hour as the restaurant is sharing the lot with three restaurants and the grocery store.\n\nThe restaurant is small with few small tables, shared booth seating, and some outdoor seating. The decor is bright with exaggerated art work of Jazz performers. Apparently, the restaurant used to have some live Jazz music in the past. It is a very cute place.\n\nFor lunch, I had one of the chicken sandwiches which was good. However, I thought the options for breakfast were better. You could either choose one of the specialty omelets or build your own. I had the lox omelet which was excellent with hash browns. I was interested in the country potatoes however the waiter had mentioned that other tables had sent back the potatoes and that the hash browns would be better. Still unsure, he let us sample the country potatoes which were decent. I actually liked the country potatoes over the hash browns, I thought it was nice that the server was interested in making sure that we were satisfied. And overall, we all were. My guest ordered a build your own omelet with chorizo and another guest ordered the waffle with fresh fruit and both looked good and were highly complimented. The server was open to providing separate checks (however I am not sure that he would have been so willing if the place was packed which it wasn't). There was a random To-go iced tea delivered to our table and our check had originally not charged for our coffees but then after separation, had charged. These few incidents of confusion were masked by the overall pleasant service, atmosphere and quality of the food. I will definitely be back and would recommend Taylor's as a great breakfast/brunch location.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zMhkzu9VXFULKQ8YCCsDVQ", "review_id": "O2lk5oE1DN2DW2gGiLEbeg", "text": "Great food. Slow inattentive service. I've been there two times in last month and same story. Maybe just understaffed. \nIt was also expensive. \nI'll keep going since it's near home but i hope service improved.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 8, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "0bNXP9quoJEgyVZu9ipGgQ", "review_id": "NFVUTlh8ppktuj9_wcavFA", "text": "Why did I not visit here before??  I don't know how many spontaneous stops I've made at AJ's for sweets in the past... Had I known about Taylor's Cafe being just next door, I'd have stopped in for organic and locally-produced foods, instead of spending money on junk!  Am so glad I took the time to drive all the way to have brekky here-- I also found this plaza to be a quaint area to walk around.  Lots of nooks and crannies that hold promise for other good eats.  Any suggestions?\n\nBefore stopping by, I briefly looked at the online menu and spotted Smoked Salmon listed.  However, upon inquiry, I was told that the salmon isn't wild-caught, so I had to bypass :(  But I wasn't disheartened much, though, since I was also hit with a major sweet craving (thanks to yesterday's viewing of \"The Best Thing I Ever Ate: Sugar Rush,\" on DVR, while on the treadmill!), so I had the French Toast , made w/ two slices of Simply Bread's monkey bread (cinnamon pull-apart), strawberries, bananas, and a triple berry compote.  I also had a side order of Boar's Head smoked bacon.  I had asked for the toast to be \"more well-done.\"  The same went for the bacon-- delicious!  [I'm crossing my fingers they weren't made w/ allergenic ingredients (I suspect they were), bec. I'd like to buy a package of this to prepare at home.]  I enjoyed every morsel of the French toast!  Loved the texture of the cinnamon-swirl bread, which I lavishly topped w/ the compote and fruit.  (I kept thinking I should ask for extra compote, but the portion was actually just right.  I would've enjoyed an extra slice of toast, though, but that's the monster in me with bigger eyes than my stomach talking!)  I also had a cup (or two!) of the special blend coffee, made by Starbucks, which I tempered its bitterness with a little 2% milk.  \n\nGreat spot for breakfast!  Can't wait to try lunch here soon.  Too bad Taylor's Cafe isn't open for dinner anymore, or I'd plan for that, as well.  BTW, service was very friendly and fast!  While my server Kristen couldn't readily address my food issues, she was quick to offer to ask kitchen staff for the answers.  And she did this with sincere smiles, which I really appreciate!  Thank you, Kristen!\n\nLovely murals; sectioned rooms that vibrate with differing, but positive, energies; polished and clean women's restroom; and nice furnishings complete my breakfast adventure this morning and make this cafe a winner!  Can't wait to come back, and I'm saying this as I finish off this review here at Taylor's Cafe!!", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PNS9z4aFDbfhpIsHCfNvNg", "review_id": "YdqJ4sdboymDFfal7PoTvw", "text": "Taylor's is a great place for the neighborhood. Don't drive out of your way to get breakfast or lunch (its all pretty basic) but will do the trick and the vibe is friendly and easy going. You'll usually compete with the overachieving hikers and worker-outers on the weekend mornings which makes you feel guilty if you order anything but the yogurt, granola and fruit plate (kidding). Overall, a perfect spot for a very casual breakfast or lunch.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3NwAgpjNFe7SnYgVuGElWg", "review_id": "3sZ8e7Jr8B2O65QCWiL3zw", "text": "3.5, really, rounded down.\n\nI got poached eggs with hash browns and crab meat, extra hollandaise on the side (which was not necessary, but free!).  Our gal was super cute, and not over at our table every two minutes asking \"HOW IS EVERYTHING,\" which I appreciated.\n\nRounded down because my yolk  was hardish.  The best things about poached eggs are the oozy, runny, golden yolks, and when my yolk is hard, it makes me sad.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "W_QXYA7A0IhMrvbckz7eVg", "review_id": "SD9bFpN3gFZhq35-3xCgxw", "text": "Well, this is probably going to be my last AZ review for a very long time.  Expect a slew of Seattle reviews instead. :o)\n\nTaylor's Cafe was pretty awesome despite the fact that we had a little trouble finding it.  It sure is tucked away in a mass of twists and turns of pavement and stucco.  In any event, we found it and it was relatively busy.  Since there was only two of us we were seated immediately right by the door.  I kind of expected my waiter to be douchey just because of the location and the way he was \"styled,\" but he was actually pretty awesome.\n\nAfter running through the menu I kept finding omelets that were almost exactly what I wanted, save one or two ingredients.  When our waiter came back and I told him my dilemma, he told me to just make something up.  Sweet!  I ended up ordering an egg white omelet with asparagus, mushrooms, and cheese.\n\nThe food came out faster than I expected and I was certainly not going to complain about that.  Obviously my omelet was close to perfection because it was exactly what I wanted at the moment.  It was delicious and HUGE!  I couldn't even finish it!  To make a lovely breakfast experience even better, my Diet Cokes were continually topped off without me having to ask.  Now that is service.\n\nI would totally come here again, if I still lived in AZ, but the location is kind of obnoxious and the dining area is a bit cramped.  Overall, a really great stop for breakfast.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "myXq7PFXkD_yfXT580SXMw", "review_id": "dJJik4fTNLViQQmFSSVvVQ", "text": "I've visited Taylor's Cafe off and on over the last few years, it's been months since I've been in but finally decided to write a little something. \nTaylor's is tucked away among a few other local businesses. You may need to look around to actually find it. Hint: park in the back parking lot/east parking lot, you'll have no problem spotting it from there.\n\nGo for the fresh squeezed Orange Juice. They squeeze it per glass, and go for the Victor Ostrovsky Art, and also if you're a fan of supporting local businesses. Give up on IHOP and Denny's, forget the \"fad\" \"big breakfast\" places and give a neighborhood place a try.\n\nI've generally visited early in the morning, before the \"brunch crowd\" and have had exceptional service and food.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vhxFLqRok6r-D_aQz0s-JQ", "review_id": "smnXvsjJNqsCvEGbaNxulQ", "text": "One of my favorite brunch spots.  Not the cheapest, but you come here to admire the Arcadia families/couples coming into have brunch.  There is sometimes a wait but it is worth it.  I have a hard time deciding between the lunch salads and breakfast.  I usually cave and get the french toast or ginormous belgian waffle.  Parking is plentiful but it is on a weird corner in the strip mall, if you are going, look for cork and cleaver.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "W35bDqp9bv7a5fhSq1e25w", "text": "Oh Taylor, you are one tasty cafe!! \n\nI visited Taylor's Cafe several years ago for lunch and had a great experience. However, I hadn't been back since, just because it always seemed to slip my mind. That is, until I was reminded of it today by the one and only Gabi M. \n\nRight off the bat, I like Taylor's Cafe because the moment I step inside, I feel warm and cozy. The restaurant isn't very large but it isn't cramped either. It lives up to its name as a cafe! The servers are very friendly and brought my a Diet Coke right away and kept refilling and refilling. Bad for my caffeine addiction, yet good for my caffeine addiction if you catch my drift. \n\nSo moving on to the food. I love tuna, but my waistline doesn't like the mayo that normally goes into the tuna. However, today I learned that Taylor's Cafe can feed my love of tuna without the mayo calories! How? They make the tuna with fat-free mayo! So, I quickly ordered the tuna on a wheat tortilla wrap with avocado and tomato. The tuna was fresh, delicious and didn't taste like fat-free anything! I ordered a side of cottage cheese with it. It was good but a little bland, so I added some hot sauce and it gave it just the kick it needed. \n\nNow that I've been reacquainted with Taylor's Cafe after all these years, I plan on coming back over and over again and trying everything on the menu...or maybe just sticking with the tuna. It was pretty darn good.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TN6ZI_NNUw8OAvODoxTKCg", "review_id": "eumT4TFOPO08fl5YH-k26w", "text": "It's such a beautiful day to eat outside at Taylor's Cafe!  The view of Camelback mountain is gorgeous!  \n\nLOVE, LOVE, LOVE my server JC.  He always remembers my name and calls me the cutest pet names.  Always happy to freshly squeeze my OJ (what a man haha) and knows I need my huge cup of hot brimming coffee.  \n\nToday, I was craving an egg/bacon/jalape\u00f1o/salsa with no cheese burrito.  It was perfectly cooked and juicy (yum)! Instead of their perfectly browned hash browns (the longing can you feel it lol); I had fresh fruit which was great.  \n\nOnce again, love JC for his attentiveness & always feeling he looks forward to seeing me.  Rest of staff and the food is always fab!", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H982l-WK1p49z9jZFNMEfQ", "review_id": "dKnYyeoImExKaKi6js15Ww", "text": "Service was slow..staff was inattentive and nothing was done when we complained.won't be back.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1z5g776arNE0zf9Z_YAdvQ", "review_id": "Jze5s2LYCUom3dS7DRitrg", "text": "Went to Taylor's Cafe for a fear that the line at LGO and Over Easy would be too long.  I wish I would have waited in line.\n\nThe place was pretty empty so you would have thought our sever would have been a little more attentive. \n\nMy cousin ordered scrambled eggs with an english muffin and they came out how she had asked.\n\nI ordered the french toast which I was highly disppointed in.  First, it had raisins in it-which it didn't state on the menu.  Secondly, it was severely undercooked and runny in the middle.  I had to sit and stare at it's grossness (yeah I know that isn't a word) so long that by the time our waitress came to check on us I didn't want a new one so I ordered just an english muffin so I didn't have to leave starving.\n\nDisppointing and I don't think I'll return.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sMgt2JAQ85nz59Woe0IAtw", "review_id": "D8QE1ghvr25YD-TB4WDZww", "text": "We used to go to Taylor Cafe all the time, but haven't been in a while.  Man, what a difference- and not in a good way.\n\nIt is unseasonably cool in Phoenix and Vincent's isn't having their brunch experience, so we decided to go back to Taylor Cafe.  There were several less than pleasant surprises.  First off, they no longer have a liquor license and thus no Mimosas or Bloody Marys.  That was a minor issue for us, but worth mentioning on a Saturday morning brunch.  I ordered a cup of coffee, some scrambled eggs with cheese for my hungry toddler, and we looked at the menu.  \n\nIt seemed to have gotten much larger and there were some new interesting items.  I loved the eggs benedict before, and ordered it again.  My husband ordered the crepes.  We anticipated our meals.\n\nMy daughter's eggs came out almost within seconds.  Shocked, I saw it wasn't just eggs, but hashbrowns and fruit.  It was also NOT warm.  That surprise was a $9 meal.\n\nWhile waiting for our meal, I drank most of my coffee.  The server asked if I'd like more coffee to heat up my cup.  He took my cup, which I though was odd, and brought it back with warm, steaming coffee.  Yay!  Upon getting the bill, I learned there was no such things as refills and I was charged for a second cup.  \n\nLastly, our food was delivered.  My eggs benedict was not warm...again!  What is with cool food?  There wasn't enough hollandaise sauce, and honestly, it just wasn't that tasty.  My husband thought his crepes were just ok- not bad, but not flavorful.  Our last surprise:  when the bill arrived and we spent $45 on at best a mediocre breakfast, we were less than pleased.\n\nThe only bright spot- our server was friendly and did his best.  \n\nWe will not go back.  This was just one disappointment after another.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SuM-5uuReJJY30J4widx1A", "review_id": "rk9Sp9ugis8wao5oCD_9gA", "text": "Friendly environment, decorated well, food is great! The mediterranean salad is delicious, the lavosh is tasty, and the burritos, yum! The service is great because they'll cater to your satisfaction. There is a server that walked to AJ's and bought something they didn't have and made it! Portions are generous and tons of a great options if you want something healthy or not.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "NvDR3SPVPXrDB_dbKuGoWA", "review_id": "H4gTbHIzvsBQc-YHWXFRTg", "text": "I had lunch here yesterday since Wally's was closed due to some water problems. I thought the restaurant was spacious and inviting. The tables were comfortably far apart from our neighboors. A nice place to have a meal and chill.\n\nI had the make your own omlette which consisted of cheese, ham, onions and greenpeppers (a Denver Omlette) along with country potatoes. The country potatoes were terrible and overcooked. The omelette was ok, not near the top of the list. My friend enjoyed his waffle, he liked that there was a lot of fruit to cover the waffle.\n\nOur bill was about $30 for lunch.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7F-DVLnGmC5hHPUVfSfxDw", "review_id": "YrZ9PAKQjaJGUELPhs3oEg", "text": "This will be quick and simple. I just went to Taylor's Cafe to purchase a gift certificate and server informed me that only a manager could  complete the transaction. That's a huge big time FAIL! Thank you for that  waste of time.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BkHuRU1JsDSj_vi03CBB8A", "review_id": "7XP3Z848so22IgKUK9bfkg", "text": "18 Salad choices.... need I say more?... Probably not.  But I'm going to.  If you work in this area and you want a wonderful salad I HIGHLY recommend coming to Taylor's Cafe.\n\nI have met a couple of my work friends here on different lunch outings and I am never disappointed by the salad selection.  They ordered the Greek Salad and it looked amazing-- they confirmed that it tasted just as good as it looked.\n\nI have ordered multiple items and have ALWAYS enjoyed them!  So glad I found this little gem!", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KLekdmo4FdNnP0huUhzZNw", "review_id": "rjvZr7SCDZ837gr6GPeyiw", "text": "Been here twice. Had the chinese chicken salad once and the BLT on bread not the bagel. Food was fine. Nothing to write home about. Location a little tricky to find.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6l1PGyH1vwmh28cavv3gzA", "review_id": "faRzeX_Dj4ty6nwz33nLTQ", "text": "If your into over cooked eggs and your hash browns drowning in oil accompanied with a server with a chip on her shoulder, then this is the place for you.\nI will never return and i recommend you reconsider before going and dropping the money they are asking for this sub-par food. Go to Denny's, your food will be prepared much better and taste just as equal with probably better service. At you wont have toworry about your server reach over you and across the table to pick up your straw wrapper. I mean really! Ask me to hand it to you, DON'T reach across!", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NmXOEr-_zlHGM0noE2Wrkg", "review_id": "4WNGA--17hK3x0cwCF9oxA", "text": "Taylor's Cafe has a LOT more style than you would expect based on the unassuming strip center it's in. \n\nOpen and airy and decorated with colorful custom artwork, its at once comfortable and hip.\n\nIf you're visiting for Breakfast or Brunch, you must start with a glass of FRESH squeezed orange juice or a Vanilla Chai Latte. I've never had anything at Taylor's Cafe that I didn't like, but the Poached Eggs are a favorite. Perfectly cooked on top of extra crispy bacon, spinach and toasted english muffin and covered in a sumptuous Hollandaise sauce. \n\nIf you're in the Camelback Corridor and hungry for Breakfast or Lunch... Taylor's Cafe is a must try.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gMcMvfkLvU7klifm-hFjHQ", "review_id": "_AnWAf4wNZ1Rysla68ZRew", "text": "My husband got back today from New Jersey (what a relief he isn't stuck in Hurricane Irene's path anymore!) and since we were in the neighborhood we figured we'd go to Over Easy.  Read my most recent review on how that went (ie, a bust.)\n\nWe stopped at Starbucks at the Safeway next to Over Easy and got our kids a pastry each while we figured out what we'd do.  I turned to trusty yelp on my droid and they said that not only was Taylor's Cafe open, they do breakfast, and they were only about a mile from where we were.  We decided to give breakfast one more try, called Taylor's and put our names on the list.\n\nWhen we arrived it was a little hard to find, but we called and they told us where it is.  The decor is cozy and inviting.  We waited at the bar for a few minutes while a table was readied, the manager was very attentive.  I told him what happened at Over Easy and he was horrified.  We live in Avondale, we're willing to drive for a good breakfast and also pay a bit more for good food and good service.  Let me tell you, Taylor's Cafe really turned the morning around for us!\n\nMy kids each ordered an apple juice, and one got chocolate chip pancakes, the other got strawberry waffles.  Their kids menu is $8 each, but the portions are huge, it's easily something an adult would put away.  I stole a bite from each, they were very tasty and there was enough for doggie bags.\n\nMy husband got a build your own omelet with 3 different cheeses and chicken sausage.  With his omelet he got 2 choices for sides, so he chose hash browns and cottage cheese (he almost went with a bagel but was pleased to hear about the cottage cheese.)  The chicken sausage was an interesting option that we had not expected.  He also ordered a mocha, which at $4 was about the size of what you'd get at Starbucks, and my husband said that it was on par with their quality.\n\nI ordered the Joe's special, intrigued by the list of ingredients.  It was flavorful and delicious.  The country potatoes were very tasty.  I ordered the homemade raspberry lemonade, it was tangy and sweet, really tasty on a hot summer day.\n\nWe came to the decision on 4 stars because the food was good, but not out of this world.  They have fantastic options for the health conscious, and it seems to be popular with the patrons of a local gym because there were tons of people coming in work out gear.  There is plenty of space (you don't feel like sardines in a can), the staff is polite, competent, and professional,  and the ambiance is nice.  We will definitely be coming back.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XOST6fNtPAUg_0JJo5ai6w", "review_id": "EqdoIEx-xf4bcygn6pTxxA", "text": "for breakfast and brunch is amazing this place... breakfast in delicious and in a great ambient to enjoy with ur family, friends on ur own..... i know breakfast is breakfast .... but this place make it taste so much better with the combinations they make and they still afford to make it healthy... yummy .... now that the weather is getting so nice we sit out side and the view to camelback mountains while u have eat is so nice,,,, thats what i call a great time in phoenix az.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "avTf2XsWIqFae6HQ2LVPaA", "review_id": "oW324ClToCvAmUZQd5fKSQ", "text": "Decent food for the most part.  I went on a Saturday morning with an expectation of the place being overly crowded but surprisingly it wasn't. Great!! The downside is we sat for 15 mins without an acknowledgement...I was not pleased. Had we been served in a more courteous and timely manner my review may be higher because I did enjoy my food.  Great portions and very fresh. I would go again and possibly consider revising my review.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LxgdyviWGbgvVp_L0DABpg", "review_id": "wWlwfVhaDGU1q_pQ0TuiEA", "text": "Love this breakfast place!  My fav place for breakfast.  I can bring puppy and sit on outside patio. Love the healthy omelet options.  The crapes are DELISH. French toast and buttermilk pancake DELISH!! Excellent Menu with several great options for vegetarians. Full five star in my book!!!\nCozy comfy atmosphere- always run into the kindest people dinning here as well.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oXBahXJCXUEATm5IVexw8A", "review_id": "K0l9vf_Cr60TtmFQB0BMoA", "text": "It's true...I have experienced better, much better.  I really want to like this place, but both times I've eaten here I have been unimpressed.  I ordered a veggie burrito with a side of fruit and some salsa.  Ugh, first off, the avocado that came with the dish was old, not old like it could have been made into some tasty guac...it was dark and tasted like it should have gone into a compost bin rather than my mouth.  Second, the fruit looked as though it had been cut (or taken out of it's package) many days prior to hitting my plate, so I didn't even bother eating it.  Lastly, the freaking salsa looked so pale and gross that I just gave up on the meal entirely.  I was really disappointed with their obvious lack of care when it came to the quality of food they were sending out.  In no way would I have ever sent any of that food out had it been my restaurant.  The server was nice enough and the coffee mug was huge, but I won't be back, sorry kids...I gave you a second try and you came up short again.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lr6c11Xnn77XlsZrMe7D4A", "review_id": "ThRysQRQ5l0bUTc6csV_8Q", "text": "It is nice to have a another option in the Arcadia Neighborhood for breakfast - that isn't so crowded you have to stand around for too long (LGO, I'm talking to you).  Granted, I moved away before the breakfast place revolution took hold, but I don't think this place is that new.  How did I miss this?\n\nWe showed up on the tail end of the brunching hour - but it was still pretty busy, but we spotted some empty tables. As we walked in the hostess was being schooled on procedures by what I can only guess was the manager.  So we stood there as he continued to tell her how to do this better and be more efficient at that.  Then he looked up, noticed us, and said \"help these people first\".  What would have been nicer would have been to say \"Hi Folks, welcome to Taylor's!\".  I don't know - lead by example dude.\nOtherwise, the service was very good despite their misguided management.  Kudos for that!\n\nWe had our drink orders and food orders in and everything went smoothly from then on.  I ordered the Mexican Breakfast Burrito and that was super good.  I had just flown in for a surprise visit from MN and desperately needed a Mexican food fix.  No one else wanted Filiberto's for brunch, so this would have to do. \n\nMy Mom had discovered Taylor's with my brother on a previous visit and since they both liked it, we came back.  Sit outside if you can - the patio does not feel as crowded as it looks as you walk up.  And for those rare occasions when AZ weather is not so perfect, the inside comfortable and nice.\n\nThe menu boasts a wide variety of breakfast favorites: crepes, traditional eggs and bacon, omelettes,sandwiches and lox & bagels.  Something for everyone!  I would definitely head on back here for breakfast - it is a nice change of pace.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "6Xv2qGam6tAlGV7QjgpDXA", "review_id": "MeZ47lItM9xhUhImqDqcCg", "text": "How can I give a restaurant anything higher than 2 stars when they serve burnt hashbrowns (I posted a picture). It looked fine when they brought it over but as I was eating it, it tasted really weird so I looked on the bottom and it was BLACK!.  I don't know how a chef/cook can ever serve anyone something so burnt. I wouldn't even care if had a little burn on the edge but this thing was ALL black and it was awful.  Never in my life have I been served something like that. \n\nMy friend had the crepe which I tasted and it was really good. She also ordered the country potato over the hashbrown which was a good move for her. \n\nAfter I complained they brought back a hot new order of hashbrown but it took a while (about 15 minutes) and they didn't seem too apologetic so I wasn't very pleased. I have no plans to go back!", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bl6qTJt0UkFoHtLIm2PdPQ", "review_id": "Djssd-uNv0NhJJ3uaUnB0A", "text": "It is were possible to give this restaurant zero stars, I would. I have been here 4 times in the past year in the hope that the service would improve.  I had first tried Taylor's several years ago and remember the food being good, but having very bad service. We recently moved close to the restaurant and are looking for a locally-owned breakfast place.  I am not usually such an optimist, but the local is right by our house. \n\nThe menu is very large and the food has always been fine, nothing great, but the service absolutely terrible.  Not bad, terrible. Every time. All four times.  The wait staff is incredibly slow to take orders, bring drinks and food, and worst of all, after serving food, never check back to see if you need anything or offer drink refills. \n\nI cannot tolerate such poor service and will not return.  Trust me, you can find a better breakfast or lunch place.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "J3I2NClEbD1Xr8lOdjxlqQ", "review_id": "daG6kjOjJy8aCcvLQAUpnQ", "text": "How many in your party? Five, and we'd like to sit on the Patio.  I'm sorry you had to wait so long, how many in your party?  Five - and we'd like to sit on the Patio.  I'm  sorry, the patio is full, but we have some really nice tables in the Dining Room.  Okay, Fine, Thank you.  Yes, that really was how we were greeted.\n\nHostess walks us into the dining room to a table set for three, we stand around in the crowded room as we wait for her to add chairs and settings.  Finally, we can sit. and wait. and wait.  Two other tables arrive, are seated and served drinks.  Another table is seated near us. We are still waiting.  Fifteen minutes go by, with waiters and bussers and somebody who looks like he must be important or something,  breezing around the room clearing tables - the lunch rush has ended.  All the tables have been served, and nobody has been around to see us yet.   Finally, I get up and go back outside to the hostess and ask her if anybody is working in our section - as it appears we are being ignored, she runs off to the kitchen - I guess to find a waiter.\n\n Eventually, a waiter comes around for drink orders.  We give him our order and before he is able to escape, the MIL brilliantly says - Oh, and BTW, we are ready to order our entrees as well...Waiter says sure, give me your order.\nThe girls order crepe dishes, all coming with poached eggs and hollandaise on them.  I ordered a \"Taylor's Burger\", medium-rare, based on this description: \"Caramelized onions, bacon, swiss and blue cheese blend with shredded lettuce\".   I also requested Onion Rings, a side of mayo and a glass of iced-tea with lemon.\n\n  The waiter whizzed off to the kitchen with our order, returning a few minutes later with our drinks and he asks me, \"did you want cheese on that burger?\", I said, \"doesn't it already come with cheese?\", He says \"Yes, what kind would you like, American, Cheddar...\"  I said \"Swiss and Blue Cheese\", waiter looks at me quizzically, \"You want American, Swiss and Blue Cheese?\", I said \"Just give me what's on the menu, that is what I want\", waiter says \"Okay\" and heads back to the kitchen, returning a few minutes later - \"Chef (who has been here forever) says the burger comes with American or Cheddar - which would you like?\"  I say, \"The menu describes Swiss and Blue Cheese, that is what I want, what is on the menu.\"  \"But the Chef(who has been here forever) says it doesn't come that way\".  OMG!  By now I'm about to go postal.  \"Go get a menu\" I say rather sternly, the waiter runs off and comes back with the menu.  I'm thinking, what did I read it wrong, when he says, \"Oh!  you are right!  it does come with Swiss and Blue Cheese! - says so right here!\"  Thank-You, I say, that is what I want.  He apologized and explained that he is fairly new and does not know the menu so well and he was just going by what the Chef (who has been here forever) says. \n \nMeanwhile, the two-top that was seated next to us gets frustrated with waiting for service and gets up and walks out.  Shortly thereafter, our meal arrives.  The ladies were quite happy with their crepes and eggs, me, on the other hand, not so happy with my over-cooked hamburger, straight out of the freezer Ore-Ida Onion Rings and a leaf of lettuce.  It is abundantly clear that the Chef is not familiar with the menu either.  Nor does he know how to cook a burger medium-rare as this was well-done.  I'm not sure about the cheese, it looked like it may have been swiss, but the flavor was sadly lacking.  The burger was not bad, however, despite the stale bun.\n\nYou know, if the waiter had not told me he was new and didn't know the menu, this place would be getting only one star.  I can forgive a new waiter for not knowing the menu - but a Chef that has been there forever?  unforgivable.  A manager that is so out of touch with a tiny dining room like this that he is unaware people are walking out and others are practically arguing with the wait staff? \n\n UNFORGIVABLE.\n  \nOn the bright side, the iced tea was fresh :-)", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UoBfwbXaixelZBghbJ2cSg", "review_id": "BQeRODaqjEq5Mh2FPfHBFA", "text": "I love our little neighborhood corner. AJ's, Wally's, Healy Bea, and little hidden gems like Taylor's. My only mistake is not trying Taylor's sooner -- not surprising, though, given the overabundance of breakfast choices in Arcadia.\n\nWe've been in three or four times now and each time has been excellent. Most notably awesome is the service: prompt, attentive, gracious, accommodating. My SO and I are used to picking off the same plate or awkwardly dumping half the meal onto another plate when we ask to share something. Not here -- our shares came out pre-split. Very nice touch.\n\nThe menu is ginormous and slightly overwhelming... even for a mushroom-phobic vegetarian. Everything I've had has been quite good - a solid 4/5. Servings are super sized (hence our sharing). Minus a wee part of a star because the coffee is very Starbucks-esque: dark, burnt, and puts hair on your chest. I just like my coffee like I like my men: pale, sweet, and weak. Heh. Minus another shred of a star for being a little pricey, and lastly, minus a tiny fraction of a star for the annoying car alarm that kept going off in the parking lot. EVERY. TIME. WE'RE. THERE. Same one.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "slBhRBWNIb4mjcLy8LLkLQ", "review_id": "tyVgLCQ6Ifivv3W_oPJC3g", "text": "I am so thankful for yelp or I never would have found this place :) We went on a Sunday Morning/afternoon and were seated fairly quickly the menu is huge and it all looked great I was very pleased I ordered the french toast yum! My honey got the omlette it was good the hash browns are a little more well done than would have liked but still tasty. The staff was friendly and attentive Iwill definaty be back for more :)", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SWQ473Py5zCDHU4IbxlE2Q", "review_id": "w_9FF2qAN806NW6z6wiymw", "text": "Veggie Lavosh was good.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wIi2J1UGRB2G_3vu5eNK3g", "review_id": "jNl6_saV3gD0ShEIDy2FPw", "text": "I can't believe I never knew about this place until now?!\n\nI went for breakfast the other morning and thoroughly enjoyed my experience!  The atmosphere is really comfortable and we enjoyed our table completely surrounded by windows!\n\nThe latte was good - they obviously do not use a thermometer, so it was a little hot - but still tasted good.  I got it in a \"for here\" cup and was offered a \"to go\" cup when I was leaving - nice touch!\n\nI love how early they open - 6am every day!  I always feel like I'm waiting around for something to open for breakfast on weekends, so it's good to know that Taylor's is an option.\n\nI had the eggs benedict with prosciutto and it was divine!  A really fantastic hollandaise sauce (which I am known to be picky about).  Hash browns were delicious too.  The portion was so big I got to take half home for leftover breakfast the next day!\n\nA nice option for a neighborhood breakfast - I'll be back!", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OUME1h-3AfZTxx2EpD_MZg", "review_id": "8_hBg_P6DwN_-VGq497Kfw", "text": "Meh.....", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LxgdyviWGbgvVp_L0DABpg", "review_id": "43idtiEVw2tVPJNdwVw-vA", "text": "As the current Taylor Duchess ( which may last 2minutes or less ) I just requested the owners add to the menu the best tasting custom made omelet not listed on the menu at current....It's egg-chedcheese-onion-ham... That's it...That's all! Better tasting than the top 5-6 others I've tried!! A MUST TRY!!!! Hey, why not title this, \"The Duchess!\" Mmmmm!!!!", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "xlcpAMMhFoSF4b4jVIb7Vw", "text": "This cute place is tucked in the back of the plaza (walking distance to AJ's).  When I got there it was starting to get packed.  Thank goodness M was there a few mins earlier than me.  I was quickly greeted by the server and he took my drink order.  \n\nI ordered the country ham served on a croissant with melted cheddar and mozzarella cheese, served with a side of hash browns.  And had to order a single buttermilk pancake.  Everything was very good.  The server was good.  \n\nCons - the table was so small, our plates did not fit, they had to remove some stuff off the table.  And the chairs are not comfy.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uZbTb-u-GVjTa2gtQfry5g", "review_id": "eB8PZuP8Vm7N5ejsG7cYRQ", "text": "I've been here a few times for informal meetings, and have gotten various drinks such as iced teas and smoothies.  The staff here gives exemplary service, and drinks are always filled promptly as needed.  When I've ordered smoothies, they've been very good, refreshing, and have come with a huge carafe that 2 people can easily share.  I'd love to try their food here someday when I'm not there for a meeting!", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Aaafbip-U2aeTXbvinBLiA", "review_id": "RpDWetnusg3aEF_KjtEYhw", "text": "Breakfast!  Love the fact they are open at the crack of dawn.  The service was ok.  The table was very small with seats that will make you uncomfortable.  I got the \nEggs Benedict with spinach, bacon, tomato and avocado.  The server was nice to have them take off the avocado that I guess looked funny to him however, didn't really appreciate the extra charge of $2.50 for 2 slices of tomatoes.  The plate was cold and the eggs were luke warm.  The spinach was on the bottom of the plate and not layered on the muffin and looked like it was taken out of the frig and plopped onto the plate.  Not cooked at all!  Place was pretty busy throughout the morning, which is great for a small place however, need to step up on the food I think.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "UoBfwbXaixelZBghbJ2cSg", "review_id": "mRg9yV0iJvhdCHEDXMltOQ", "text": "RIP Taylor's! Somehow our friendly neighborhood breakfast spot morphed overnight into \"The Daily Bistro\". Gone is the impeccable service, unassuming but expansive menu, and outstanding food. Now we have a truncated, trendified menu, spotty service, and incorrectly cooked food. What used to be a beautiful relaxing patio is now tainted with unnecessarily loud techno dance music. \n\nW. T. F.!!! No bueno. We are sad.", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-Rwn_JlLqNEhQIaiA8gFlw", "review_id": "9Efbx9dLzU0Lb3123_lErw", "text": "spent nearly entire evening vomiting after ordering Taylor's Cafe \"Joe's special\" (ground beef, spinach, onion, etc.) ...a dish I normally love there.  It's the only thing I ate all day, so I'm certain it was this dish.  Awful night.\nRichard", "business_id": "UxvOXcoCRFRAVhRB0D9imw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FWOMdItlF6t4eiN3U5DImw", "review_id": "Cg-C3REnRTb2NFEc_9zEuw", "text": "Broke a pair of perscription sunglasses at the hinge.  Costco referred me to this place.  They did the repair by afixing new temples.  When I got them out into the sun, they didn't match the frames...the frames were black so it wasn't like it was some freaky color or pattern to match...just black.  When I took them back in to remedy the situation I was informed it was the best that they could do.\n\nA few weeks later the screw came out of the hinge, so I took it back.  I was informed that the policy of the store was not to do any repairs without charging for it....even resetting a screw, which I supplied.  \n\nHow much could it be to reset a screw you might ask? Would you believe $20.00!  I prefer to select who I let screw me, and this dump ain't one of them....", "business_id": "gUt1OMval0UORqUCZomPjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ztobt8t-diOtjff32bno7g", "review_id": "w7s42KjQRasJe9asf4ZV_w", "text": "quick service, but a bit pricey. i was able to get my dad's glasses repaired in under 20 minutes.\n\na bit far from my house, but the quality of work is great. the frame doctor will fix your glasses even when you've lost all hope!", "business_id": "gUt1OMval0UORqUCZomPjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "die-1gtgzw5KcyUjKo-VSg", "review_id": "TKEaQGfsOBjeB9jYK6R_9w", "text": "I work in the industry; needed to get nose pad replacements for expensive wire frames I wear everyday; they charged me 24 dollars with tax;  I could get them for free at most optical shops;  enough said.", "business_id": "gUt1OMval0UORqUCZomPjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YeXxwNiwioA2Lhd7VIv5-g", "review_id": "aZSSAxyVvSq0d1m-jRA5rQ", "text": "I lost the screw in my glasses.  I went to COSTCO and they could not fix them and gave me a card for this place.  He told me I needed a new arm because the hinge was cracked; however, I had already put in a temporary screw and did not see what he saw.  He wanted $38.00 to fix them.  I decided to get a second opinion and went around the corner to an optical shop and he said I only needed a screw and fixed them for nothing.", "business_id": "gUt1OMval0UORqUCZomPjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CiqJSbpey1UZQuHLJWuQjQ", "review_id": "8d77FCp61LJiryrryjkLCQ", "text": "Stepped on my glasses and needed a solution other than buying new glasses so I searched and this place came up. It's not to far from my house to I thought I'd give it a try despite the negative reviews on yelp. I called around 7:30 am and the guy on the phone was super pleasant and told me that they didn't open until 9 but I could come by right away. I got to the shop and James the owner found arms that matched my frames the best (there was no other way to fix them) and within 20 mins my glasses were put back together and ready:) it cost me 38$ but that is a lot cheaper than 100+ dollars and waiting a week for new glasses to come in. he is a new owner of the business and is super friendly! I highly recommend going to James to see if he can fix your glasses w/o having to buy new ones.", "business_id": "gUt1OMval0UORqUCZomPjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mrL5tblgBCuKUL1Dw6UoCg", "review_id": "Wro5NUXKFEhwofbiz9xGrA", "text": "Had a great experience at the Frame Doctor. \n\nI was experiencing the amazing donuts at close by BoSa Donuts when a nose pad fell off my $20 dollar sunglasses. I yelped \"Glasses repair\" and saw this place pretty close by. I decided to stop by (Note: Very easy to miss if you don't turn on GPS). I went in and the person  inside was very attentive and fixed my sunglasses in less than two rounds of \"Temple Run 2\".", "business_id": "gUt1OMval0UORqUCZomPjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J9dYjTo3g0VRyB3NeSS7-w", "review_id": "qNuuNNW9Plr5t6R1VK4gdg", "text": "Walked in with a pair of sunglasses that were \"stretched out\" and requested a hot sand treatment to reshape them.  The guy behind the counter said he could do that, but they would most likely bend out of shape slowly again and would cause discoloration over time (they have a really unique tortoise type coloring in the plastic and I would hate to distort it).  He came up with a better solution that only cost $12, took 5 min, and is pretty much permanent.  Amazing!  I will definitely be back with any future frame repairs I need for my other sunglasses or eyeglasses.", "business_id": "gUt1OMval0UORqUCZomPjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q6FaSZpCtVv7PXECwDL1bg", "review_id": "N4ZpmPxGCP9_5EwW25CAJA", "text": "The spring on the right arm of my glasses broke when I squished my glass case in my teeny tiny gym bag. I was referred to The Frame Doctor by another eyeglass store. It was a little hard to find and I ended up parking next door and walking over.\n\nThe arm on my glasses had to be welded to the glasses so there is no longer a spring and the arm always flops down. I don't like that, but was told I had no choice. I waited while my glasses were fixed, reading Yelp reviews on my smart phone. I would have rated five stars had I not been charged $38 for the repair, but at least I can wear my glasses again.", "business_id": "gUt1OMval0UORqUCZomPjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "V6IrZrvfCY2P8JvH7FM-tA", "review_id": "o9Hu6X3FZGl0rjA4tcTTqA", "text": "The Shoe Shop is a wonderful, neighborhood spot. To really make living convenient, this location is at the Southwest Corner of 40th Street and Camelback in the same shopping center as Wild Oats. They repair all types of shoes, mens, womens, childrens, from high heel designer offerings to everyday flipflops. Another specialty is leather repair, which they can work on broken or damaged straps, handbags, and belts. If your new diet is working so well that your belts are too big for you, the guys in the store will punch you a new hole to save you from having to buy anything new. The service is always prompt, and the turnaround time is excellent, more often than not, int less than 3 days. Overall, if you need any repair that involves your shoes or leather goods, please visit The Shoe Shop in Arcadia.", "business_id": "bkB1uosYeTauWO7yWJZ2Gg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NqNDFASKhIkw6IY3LSg-og", "review_id": "WXVQchawd2EGrNGJ4Qgq_A", "text": "I was so sad when my favorite leather flip flops broke! I had them in my car for about two months before I realized that right next to the new fresh & easy on 40th and Camelback was a shoe repair.  I went in the guy said \"no problem I can fix this\" and said it would be ready the next day. \nI came back the next day and not only were they fixed to perfection they were polished and beautiful and looked new. \nI will definitely be going back! \nOh and did I mention it was all done for $14.95, pretty good.", "business_id": "bkB1uosYeTauWO7yWJZ2Gg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JW_gwnIJQ6CniEl_89KWJA", "review_id": "t2STZYOCRf7zjiNhn2K90A", "text": "Please note that I went to The Shoe Shop to repair two leather jackets-so I can't speak to their shoe repair services.\n\nI had two leather jackets with tears on them. One down a seam and the other on the arm(not on a seam). The gentleman that helped us was very short and rushed when quoting us a price. After being a bit flustered and agreeing to the $80 for both jackets to be repaired, we left. He told us we should expect to have our jackets fixed a week from when we dropped them off.\n\nThree days later we got the call that the jackets were done. (Which was a plus as the turnaround time was quicker than originally quoted). When I picked up the jackets the lady behind the counter was much nicer and more accommodating than the man that helped us when we dropped them off.\n\nShe brought our jackets out in a plastic trash bag and I looked them over to see the repair. The jacket with the tear on the seam looked to be repaired well, yet the stitching used to fix the tear was black, while all other stitching on the jacket was tan. I brought this to her attention and she asked if I wanted to send it back to be redone. I told her no, as I wasn't very thrilled with the idea of another interaction at the shop. The jacket with the tear on the arm looks to have been glued, and the tear (now glued back together) looks to be bigger than it was when I dropped it off.\n\nFor $80.00 I would have expected more. Maybe this shop is better at shoe repair than leather repair. \n\nDisappointed overall.", "business_id": "bkB1uosYeTauWO7yWJZ2Gg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZoBQ8bxdYJcaTbLPK02PaA", "review_id": "IaGVyi92UPBwyuyGJP4VNg", "text": "I am totally happy with my experience with this awesome shop! They were so pleasant and did the job quick and perfectly! I brought in 5 pairs of shoes (3 pairs of boots and 2 pairs of stilettos). The cost was $15/pair to repair the heel and shine and polish each shoe. I've NEVER been to a shoe repair shop before, so I can't compare the prices (actually i'd be interested to know if anywhere is cheaper). This place is on my way to work, so it was convenient, although I live in Glendale, so I'd be curious about quality spots. \n\nGreat service, quick turnaround. They have my business!", "business_id": "bkB1uosYeTauWO7yWJZ2Gg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0o0VMEJeQY0pAAZ9nxErBA", "review_id": "SYGE_EfpG7KnAN0qfpn3_w", "text": "I am amazed!\nI wear heels...all the time. \nI fall in love with certain pairs and inevitability need to have the tips of my stilettos replaced. I had been putting it off, because I thought I would be without my favorite pairs for a few days. I called The Shoe Shop. They were so friendly and said if I can in before 2pm they could fix my shoes while I waited. What???\nI got there about 1:30 and (having a blonde moment) was wearing one of the pairs i needed fixed. The gal took the shoes I was wearing and the other pair to the back, where the magic happens. She came back seriously 2 minutes later with perfectly repaired heels. I could not believe it! The cost was $12.50 per pair, quite a deal when they are done this fast!\n\nI am a forever customer, it was a perfect experience!", "business_id": "bkB1uosYeTauWO7yWJZ2Gg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HOleI3jz1MLNUJ6cc1x0Pw", "review_id": "T3nG-xwQDkHX-UK0qK7W_w", "text": "I'm torn on this one. I love supporting local, family-owned businesses more than most people I know (try me!), but price is definitely an unavoidable factor as to whether I can continue to patronize a shop like this. I took a pair of heels and boots here and it was $90 total to get them both fixed. Granted, they weren't in the best shape, but that still seemed extraordinarily high. \n\nI will give them credit for two things, though: \n\n1. The workmanship was stellar. Worth paying for but maybe not quite that much :)\n2. They open at 6am on weekdays. How awesome is that. It gets old for businesses to only open between 9am and 5pm as if somehow the world can get all their errands done during that timeframe. Kudos to these guys for offering that flexibility. \n\n5 stars for quality and hours. Minus 1.5 for the price. 3 star result. Hate to do it, but the wallet is crying loudly on this one.", "business_id": "bkB1uosYeTauWO7yWJZ2Gg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "TkFXKCQv0qvROQF083um7g", "review_id": "7_uIV4vYzEBlvdwndDlbTg", "text": "Worst. Buffet. Ever.\n\n'Nuff said. No...scratch that, I must vent. Or Yelp.\n\nWow, what a disaster. My workmate and I were craving a buffet today, and on the way into work I had passed the Golden Coin and thought it looked like any standard cheap buffet from the outside. But I was fooled, it's not just ANY cheap buffet, it's THE cheap buffet. \n\nWell, as Roger Daltrey says, \"I won't get fooled again!\"\n\nThe sign outside says $4.86 buffet, lunch or dinner. For less than a Lincoln, it's worth a try, right? (Wrong!) First of all, cash only, people, no plastic. And here's the ENTIRE buffet list:\n\nRice (of the brown fried variety, bland)\nLo Mein (I'm not sure what that taste is, but it ain't Lo Mein)\nEgg Rolls (small, cut in half, and awful. And there's that \"taste\" again...)\nFried Chicken (the only food of redeeming quality)\nWings (again, bland, though decent in size)\nSweet and Sour Pork (I'll get to this in a second)\n\nYep, that's it. The whole buffet. And no refills on the sodas, either. Some greasy chinese crispy noodles. No soup. (Hey, no soup means not having to provide spoons!)\n\nThe fried chicken wasn't bad, but other than that, I wouldn't serve this food to prisoners. Except the ones on death row, and that's to save money on electricity.\n\nI'm not quite sure what the deal was with the Sweet and Sour Pork. The sauce was the consistency of water, the meat was......wait, I don't want to know. \n\nIf I could give it 1/1000th of a star, I'd do it. Steer clear, and your digestive system will thank you.", "business_id": "sMD2HPNh7m0hgCxHDzGTzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "fsZcAJ0iL6aFhCt9leIKpQ", "text": "Let's be fair to Mike Kwan here & make it clear that this is NOT the worst buffet in Phoenix, much less the world.  For that, you'd have to decide between Hong Kong Restaurant & New Sun Star Super Buffet at Central & Southern!\n\nThe problem here isn't that the food is bad, it's that they don't have anything!  It's a tiny place with just a few hot food choices for $4.86.  Now, I'm not going to complain about the price, but I want salad, so that was it for this place... won't see you there!\n\nIf you want \"cheap\", whip over to Best Wok Buffet at McDowell & 51st Ave. instead.  It's much better, & it's only $4.25 for lunch, & $4.95 for dinner!", "business_id": "sMD2HPNh7m0hgCxHDzGTzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MrQCy8eJD1x51U87J5C6ZQ", "review_id": "ssBbK7KaiMC5SGjhdnzR-w", "text": "For some reason my parents loved the Golden Coin chain when I was a child, and this seems to be the only one left standing. Maybe it was better back then, I don't really know. First of all, I hate buffets with a fiery passion, but this is by far the worst one I've ever had the displeasure of being dragged to. The ambience of the restaurant makes you feel as if you're eating your last meal in prison before being sent off to the chair. The food was gross and the food options were miniscule. I only had a few bites because I didn't like it and I was worried I'd get sick, if you ever visit this dive trust me, you'll feel the same way. The booths are also extremely uncomfortable and the restaurant is tiny and crammed. Bottom line, they should have just let this buffet chain die.", "business_id": "sMD2HPNh7m0hgCxHDzGTzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-9mljS0O9mwdOnGv-Oea3Q", "review_id": "QIWAFitct9mUBRzglVfIQg", "text": "Walked in the other day. Looked at the dashboard size buffet of 8 maybe 10 items. One of those being fried chicken, which is probably better done across the street. Walked back out and will never return. The place is a rat hole! The building should be condemned.", "business_id": "sMD2HPNh7m0hgCxHDzGTzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xB9Yze6uC1mJXEzA8wpWSw", "review_id": "BaW601-rY55_Zo3-srhL8g", "text": "Too be 100% honest it isn't all that bad. The food was decent. They do have a small selection but it is only $5 for all you can eat.\n\nI'm giving them 5 stars because all the reviews on here is expecting 5 star dining for $5.. a bit unfair for an all you can eat place.", "business_id": "sMD2HPNh7m0hgCxHDzGTzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "pxW1GuI8ESFVxAaE3kDwQA", "text": "= = = = = =  DAILY LUNCH BUFFET  = = = = = =\n\n\nOMG, say it isn't true!  I have to come back to this one already & give it an update?  It's only been 3 years 2 months & 29 days since I was here last time!  Let's wait!     :-O\n\nIt's true, I did have to force myself to come back to this Buffet, but I felt that I owed it to them to see if they've improved it from it's former One-Starness.  It's amazing that they're still in business here, actually!  Look at all of the Buffets that have closed down around them in the last three years, yet Mr. & Mrs. Kwan here soldier on!\n\nThe negatives:\n\n*  The bathroom has one of those circulating cloth towels to dry your hands with, so you have to use toilet paper to turn off the faucets & open the door, if you want to leave with fewer germs on your hands than you came in with...  maybe!\n\n*  The doors on both sides of the restaurant were propped open, so I had to fight over my food with flies!\n\n*  The food selection was by far the smallest of any Chinese Buffet in the Valley, with only 8 trays!  It's not about price either.  Best Wok is CHEAPER than this place & has 32 main food items!\n\nThe food:\n\nThe items were Spring Rolls, Fried Rice, Lo Mein, mixed vegetables in a bit of a juice, fried chicken legs & thighs, crispy rice (?) chips, Pepper Chicken in sauce, & Sweet & Sour Pork.  Everything was the right temperature & tasted ok.\n\nThe dining room:\n\nIt's very blah, but was adequately clean & comfortable except for the flies.  The acoustics & light coming in were all right & there were a moderate number of customers coming & going during my visit, for both dining in & take-out.\n\nSO, Mike Kwan's Golden Coin here has improved a little from three years ago, but you're still better off driving west just over to 24th St. & right a block to New China Buffet.  They have a much larger food selection, a little nicer dining room, & $6.85 there includes help-yourself beverages.     :-)\n\nGolden Coin Lunch & Dinner Buffet always $5.16, cash only.", "business_id": "sMD2HPNh7m0hgCxHDzGTzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-69HRk_D8Hq3Ki1cagvDcA", "review_id": "uRcJRtwGITozqfRqWEZ0QA", "text": "Very small selection of food.  a little over $7 total with tax and drink.\n\nOne long tray of fried chicken.... only one thing missing. KETCHUP. Why bother eating fried chicken if you can't have it with Ketchup?\nNo refill in drinks except ice tea. \n\nI gave two stars because the fried chicken actually tasted good.  If you like eating loads of fried chicken. go to this buffet. Just bring your own ketchup. lol\n\n I will never go to this buffet again, except if i have a massive craving for fried chicken.", "business_id": "sMD2HPNh7m0hgCxHDzGTzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u-IdKmC7u9AFlypEPi_16g", "review_id": "VPzVsGpJzQgzF9u0m-fTwg", "text": "this place sucked u walk in cash only had to go to chevron and pull money out biggest mistake i should have stayed out so its $6.95 with a drink and you have to get ice tea to get refills all the good ones u have to pay (not that the others were any better) another $1.40 (retarded) the selection is 4 or 5 dishes which include chicken, fried rice, fried noodles, small freaken veggie egg rolls and some pepper chicken (WTF) seat selection is not bad but you see drunk indians go behind the gas station not to mention if you need the restroom its a door that goes outside to another door smh this is NOT place you wanna go sorry but i will never return", "business_id": "sMD2HPNh7m0hgCxHDzGTzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JC7nd7_Vf3QL9-PAnEpU7Q", "review_id": "J_6OPKj_nG9sy-Aq9mD1Rw", "text": "I have been going to this place for the last 7 years or more. It is what you expect for cheap Chinese food. It is even referred to by my wife a \"The Cheap Chinese Place\". The Sweet and Sour Pork is a staple. The egg rolls are awesome and the Ice Tea is cold.. most of the time. The \"To Go\" Order is an amazing amount of food for the price. I highly recommend this place for a try. Don't go in expecting the best but it's better than most.", "business_id": "sMD2HPNh7m0hgCxHDzGTzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "wuCszpVPMIMyOCualnZtaw", "review_id": "iateG1uPJf1n0jsxzrzU8w", "text": "Wish I was able to give  1/2 of a Star! \n\nI don't know why the Yelper in me failed to check  out Golden Coin prior to giving it a shot.  However, I craved an all you can eat Chinese Buffet and went to Golden Coin because it was close to work. Probably the worst Chinese buffet I have ever been to, I take that back  \"No Probably\" about it, Golden Coin is the worst Chinese Buffet I have ever been to!   \n\n                                  Eight Items on the Buffet \n\nFried Wontons, Rice, Lo Mien, Vegetables, Chicken, Chicken Wings, Egg Rolls, & Sweet and Sour pork\n\n\nAs I took my first bite of rice a single thought ran through my head: \"How can a Chinese Restaurant not cook rice right\"?  If the rice wasn't bad enough the Lo Mien sure was, not sure how to describe that taste, but it's not Lo Mien, so I will stick with tasteless soggy noddles. The eggrolls were equally bad, small, cut in half, and horrible and once again a taste that is hard to describe, so lets go with tasteless again, after all it worked when describing the Lo Mien. Moving on to the sweet and sour pork, this dish consisted of  small,dried out,  hard pieces of what  I am assuming was pork covered in a reddish sauce that had the consistency of water.  Tasteless doesn't begin to describe that dish! The Wontons can best be described as greasy crispy noddles and don't even get me started on the chicken and wings. How in the world does Golden Coin prepare that stuff? It's awful. \n\nSo there yo have it, that's it. The entire Golden Coin Buffet. Don't think you can wash down a bad meal with soda....no refills on the sodas at Golden Coin!!!!", "business_id": "sMD2HPNh7m0hgCxHDzGTzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ylw0LPuN2dHntSJtfJc2dw", "review_id": "-tLDzQG_mj2wfX8OBcwkiA", "text": "The menu is small and the restaurant isn't the fanciest, but the food was decent and the price was extremely low. Good choice for a quick lunch/dinner.", "business_id": "sMD2HPNh7m0hgCxHDzGTzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hTY28N31ZUL_PPUrvXIV1g", "review_id": "kAKpZZF9_ZlAyNKtPj-VIA", "text": "I found myself in Phoenix, and the Golden Coin called out to me.\n\nWas it the minimal selection of only 8 or 9 options, at least two of them not at all Chinese, that brought me back? Certainly, I ate my fill of crisp wonton strips, fried rice, egg rolls, stir-fried vegetables, and the inevitable sweet and sour pork. I avoided completely the fried chicken and the french fries, and didn't regret my choice. I tried the chow mein noodles but didn't go back for more. I lamented the lack of lemon chicken, a favorite of mine from when I came here over 20 years ago.\n\nWas it the price? $7 and change for your fill of Chinese food and a drink is pretty reasonable by any standard, even if the selection isn't much to look at and the food itself doesn't stand out either. Service is kept to a minimum - your money (cash only please!) is taken as you enter and water and/or a soda of your choice is brought to a table chosen for you while you load up your plate. Empty plates are taken away regularly, and food is replenished periodically from behind the mysterious doors where it sounds like a lot of cooking is happening.\n\nWas it the ambience of a cash-only business with a single room for seating, the sounds of the cooking behind the scenes nearly drowned out by the sound of someone watching their Chinese film on a portable DVD player behind the counter? The worn tables and plastic plates that look just as they did 20 years ago, shaped vaguely like alien faces from the classic 1950's version of 'War of the Worlds'?\n\nThe truth is that it was all of these things. Mike Kwan's Golden Coin is neither great nor terrible. The selection is limited, the food only fair (though I love those wonton crisps!), the service is minimal, and the price is right. But Golden Coin remains today mostly like what it was 20+ years ago, right down to the worn tables and the alien-face plates. Walking in and smelling the food is a strong dose of nostalgia, and remains a consistent experience in a world filled with change.", "business_id": "sMD2HPNh7m0hgCxHDzGTzQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2tUCLMHQKz4kA1VlRB_w0Q", "review_id": "WLAD7_guJdOOcs370JR2LA", "text": "The receptionist was not friendly, and wears no name tag so I didn't know who was greeting me.  She actually never said \"hello\" and never smiled.\n\nLong wait times, so schedule when you have a lot of time and bring a good book.  \n\n\n\nThe doctor removed several freckles for no reason at all apparently, because she didn't explain why, leaving me with scars that I did not want.\n\nCan't say this was a good experience and I won't be back.\nLook for a doctor who thoroughly explains what she is doing and why.    I prefer a doctor who answers questions thoroughly, especially since the wait time was so long.   I expected better quality of service during my visit but was very disappointed.", "business_id": "tGTw5eeAwLmaSFKLVasb7w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MeGCFB0rLeT4NOCDjEoOfg", "review_id": "NKZz0kWrIGcm2ITD0tGZAw", "text": "I have had numerous appointments here over the past 4 years to treat breakouts, and I am less than impressed with the PA's and tx methods. You never see a dermatologist...only a PA. They don't ask questions about your skin, their exam of your skin is bare minimum, and they prescribe topicals and send you out the door. No education about possible causes & possible preventatives (other than their topical meds). This past experience with PA Kenan was ridiculous. He wouldn't prescribe oral meds, stating my skin wasn't bad enough. Well, in my opinion it is bad, and topicals are not working, and how would he know anyway because I had make-up on and he barely looked at my face. He offered nothing in regards to treating the breakout problem other than prescribing topicals & referring me to their aestatician, which neither have worked for me! If you need acne help, go to a real derma, not a PA, and another clinic if you want treatment for acne.", "business_id": "tGTw5eeAwLmaSFKLVasb7w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oGBDF5HoCoyIjWFpCgnybQ", "review_id": "0C1maZxG2sDEqL9UEvGJ4A", "text": "What a wonderful experience!  These days it is a miracle to even get 2 minutes with the doctor.  Here I was able to ask questions and actually get some insightful answers.  I never felt uncomfortable or rushed.  I highly recommend this office.  The PAs are wonderful and Dr. Romine was very attentive!", "business_id": "tGTw5eeAwLmaSFKLVasb7w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fcY1Tztpwzc600IDWBkJeg", "review_id": "FYRsdRj3gaKYACMCUjAAAA", "text": "I have been seeing Dr. Romine for a while and find her and her staff to be friendly and attentive for the most part.  I do somewhat agree that the receptionist is less than bubbly otherwise rating would be a 5, but if I can get my skin cancer taken care of by a Dr. that I trust I can tolerate a front ofiice that is competent and businesslike, but not qute friendly.  As for the freckle removal that Kathy didn't like, they usually remove only stuff that looks suspicous and my experience with that is better a small scar now than a big one later.", "business_id": "tGTw5eeAwLmaSFKLVasb7w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RBwFhQsRkyjPIqxjqaMHwg", "review_id": "YiVPTZLMMax_CfzMUD5uPg", "text": "They were SO rude....Dr. Romine was nice enough to stop by and said \"anything you need make sure you contact us\" but besides that they were just plain rude. Definitely not going back....", "business_id": "tGTw5eeAwLmaSFKLVasb7w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wxb1MTdhD8hiUKFLV7bHTg", "review_id": "izTeh57TLsgVyj82jdxFFA", "text": "I have been to this office a few times now and I have to say that I have nothing bad to say about them....Yes, they are very busy, but that is good business to me.  I have to disagree with some of the reviews where they stated that the receptionist is not friendly...I am one who sits and watches how a business operates and I have to say that not only did she greet me as I walked in, but also everyone else who came through the door.  She was actually very helpful.  Once going back to be seen, I have to say that the nurses and the Physician Assistant helped me with all my questions and concerns and was very patient with me. I didn't feel rushed or felt like I wasn't getting the right treatment from them. They were very attentive.  The girls at check out are always very friendly and fast... you can tell that the front office really works hard and I have to give them kudos for being able to multitask with how busy the office is.  I would highly recommend this office to anyone....I leave every time being a happy patient.", "business_id": "tGTw5eeAwLmaSFKLVasb7w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xXxoYIsbfXFK8BKndCcnZg", "review_id": "VRO89sdnFoEDWMYPvBVl5A", "text": "I was referred to Dr Romine by a friend who is a nurse; can't say enough good about her...my skin cancer surgery was done so professionally, I never had a nervous moment. I required 8 stitiches in my forehead  which even the DR could not find on my recheck 6 weeks later: she did such an awesome job! The entire staff is friendly, kind, and easy to work with. Only drawback is the long wait to see Dr. R--but she is worth it. Have sent many other patients to her and all have been extremely happy!", "business_id": "tGTw5eeAwLmaSFKLVasb7w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "THYIqfnLV54VZ_v2hCfq2Q", "review_id": "IvOA5h_zEvDoIypy-mkVqA", "text": "Very thorough, I was referred here for a mole patrol last year and went here for a follow up a year after.  On my follow up 15 minutes later, I was checked head to toe and given the all clear.  No cancer, and they provided an good explanation of some hyper pygmentation on my ankles.  I'm not giving up my ankle socks, but appreciate the explanation.  From this fair skinned man, thanks Camelback Dermatology.", "business_id": "tGTw5eeAwLmaSFKLVasb7w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "diIeHQyCBG-rkcSxp5NGKA", "review_id": "OjIYKjF17jgfqf4mnUXMtQ", "text": "Dr.Romine is wonderful. However if you ever have to interact with Riley the woman that does the laser skin procedures I highly suggest going elsewhere. She was rude, abrasive, and poor communicator from day 1. I came in for a spot on my face that had been there since last year. She set up a series of procedures and did not realize until the 3rd one (2 wks apart each, costing $100) that was not the treatment I needed. She never seemed to recall our initial consult and concerns and was so wrapped up in \"knowing it all\" and attitude she never took the time to listen to the patient and what the presenting complaint truly was. The incorrect treatment was for depression or differences in the skin texture of a scar and did nothing for the actual problem, her excuse being I termed it \"a scar\" so that's just what you get. They are the professionals and they should know what treatment to recommend and that the brown pigment was the initial complaint which I said several times since I walked in the door. To top off the attitude every time we spoke- she canceled an appointment the day before which I had planned for over a month and was the only day until November I could do it because of the down time after. When I walked in for the appt and asked why the law was in place (doctor suddemly not in the office building that day so she couldn't do it) she just stated I don't break the law for a procedure instead of explaining the reason behind it.  Extremely poor commuunication and listening skills- highly suggest going elsewhere!!", "business_id": "tGTw5eeAwLmaSFKLVasb7w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AA26ZVCnCMxxS_rRpEwcxw", "review_id": "DlZnPdlj4ZqjxlArY0fSXg", "text": "I have been to Camelback Dermatology about 8 times and they have all been for acne except for the past couple of times. I will keep this short. I have a small cyst on my eye. I wanted to see Dr. Romine (and thought I was) but saw a tech or PA and was given a steroid injection and put on Solodyn to take inflammation down, was suppose to reschedule to have Dr. Romine remove the cyst. So, this is what's happened. I took Solodyn, (it's a horrible medicine) and yes, it has cleared up my face but had caused me to break out in little red dots that didn't itch, it was just ugly. So, I waited a week, still had them and called Camelback Derm. The assistant I explained this too said, no, I'm sure it's not an allergic reaction, I would just keep taking it. So, I kept taking it, two weeks later, I have hives and swelling and joint pain. I called Camelback Derm. to explain I needed to get in. I go in, and was told to stop taking the med. and they instead prescribed me a topical cream for my hives and said go home and just use the cream. What they should have done was given me an oral steroid, not a topical cream!!! So, I get the prescription filled and go home, rub the lotion on and the swelling and hives and pain get worse. I ended up driving myself to the ER the same night (last night) and was given iv fluids and benedryl which did not help. The dr.s there were convinced I had an autoimmune issue and to see a specialist. I went today to my PCP and was told I have had a severe allergic reaction to Solodyn (which contains Tetracycline) and that I have Steven's Johnson Syndrome and dermagraphism. Google it, it's pretty nasty. I was put on oral steroids and have to see a Rheumatologist as I may have developed Rheumatoid Arthritis. How can the dr's diagnose me but a skin specialist like Camelback Dermatology can't! I'm going to call and complain and let them know I shouldn't be charged for my last appointment because they diagnosed me incorrectly and I ended up in the ER. Not happy at all. Yes, everyone there seems friendly, but every time I've gone in, I'm ALWAYS being \"sold\" on prescriptions and \"you should be taking this\" or \"have you tried this\". It's really getting old.", "business_id": "tGTw5eeAwLmaSFKLVasb7w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_6seymnSl8rS-pw801ENAg", "review_id": "doK0Hjhe8XDFqkB96nRAdA", "text": "I asked a friend of mine if she had a good dermatologist, and she goes to Camelback Derm.  I made an appointment (dealing with mild acne), and was optimistic for some new treatment as well as to get a prescription for a topical I had already been using.  I knew going into it I would be seeing a PA first and then meet the doctor.  I made it clear on both the written forms they have you fill out as a new patient and verbally stated to the PA that I have an autoimmune disorder and cannot take certain medications with antibiotics.  I met the doctor for only 5 minutes.  i was still given a prescription for a topical with an antibiotic in it and when i got home, after doing more research, it was highly suggested on many websites (including the drug company's) to not use this medication because of my autoimmune disorder.  This was the first frustrating issue.  I called the doctors office and left a message with the nurse's line, and they did call back pretty quickly saying they would change the prescription.  While it was nice that the doctor gave me samples and coupons for the prescriptions, one of them was expired, and could not use it at the pharmacy (though I did end up later finding one online through the drug company).  I also found that frustrating-but only because it costed me an extra half an hour of going back and forth to the pharmacy.  Overall, I felt most bothered by the fact that I expressed more than once that I have this pre-existing condition that should be taken into consideration, and the neither the PA nor the doctors seemed to take notice.  I do understand that this doctors office is very large and busy, but being that I was a new patient to the office, I felt very rushed.  But, this office location is very convenient to where I live, and for the most part do not have many other skin problems to deal with, so I don't plan on having to go to this office very often, other than to follow up on my progress with these medications.", "business_id": "tGTw5eeAwLmaSFKLVasb7w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qq1X_oQszdvvZwHbbheSFQ", "review_id": "6yL-iWKSHZMx8E-2cEglyg", "text": "This office is very incompetent. I asked for an annual check up but the PA Molly who is very rude, said she was not told I wanted that and spent THREE MINUTES total with me, and left without ever asking me if I had any questions. She was concerned with staying on schedule (she was already late) rather than treating me. The room I waited in was FILTHY--dirty dressing gowns overflowing the wastebasket and on the floor.", "business_id": "tGTw5eeAwLmaSFKLVasb7w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BwmH9GaI98S6nEfj3IEaWQ", "review_id": "IERYXNy88CmWzElXQu9Lvg", "text": "I went in to get a mole removed and they did, also told them about a bump I had on my skin, they checked it out and biopsy came back having a virus. The P.A. Told me nothing about it, I asked for her to explain but all she said is that she would call it in to the pharmacist. I asked questions and it seemed like she wouldn't give me any direct answers. This was after being put on hold over four times and each time they picked up the phone they asked me why I was calling. That was frustrating to begin with. I would assume a Dr. Of any sort would try to explain to you what you might have instead of saying, this is what you got, here's medicine and I'm left on my own to do the research. Shouldn't a Dr. Or P.A. Have any compassion in trying to educate their patients if they are telling them they have something? Makes me feel like I was just another number in her office. A lady was in there typing on the computer while I was waiting for P.A asking me questions and filling in a chart on the computer. What was weird is after the questions were asked the P.A came in and asked me no questions nor did she look at what the lady typed into the computer from talking to me. Why wouldn't the person that is checking me ask any questions. I felt the person sitting in the room that typed on the computer knew more about me than the P.A. That was examining me. I felt there was a flaw in communication, not being candid, and lack of professionalism. Will not return. Will not recommend.", "business_id": "tGTw5eeAwLmaSFKLVasb7w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7OZDXIh7i1narjxyHbycKw", "review_id": "-LY6MriePZq7h3H9gJJBaQ", "text": "I am not a Scottsdale housewife, just a regular joan schmoe who was pretty sad about the state of my skin. Then I met Adrea...\n\nIf you need a good licensed aesthetician make an appointment with Adrea, she is amazing.  I made an appointment with her first and brought in everything I use on my face.  She went through each product and recommended new ones when needed.  She recommended budget friendly, regular trip to Target options, and provided coupons when she had them.  \n\nShe determined I needed more help and I was able to see the doctor right then and there.  Adrea and the P.A. teamed up and between the two they fixed me up.   I continue to see Adrea and she is incredibly knowledgeable and explains all the options in detail. She never tries to talk me into anything scary.  The office seems to cater to older folks with skin cancer and teenagers with acne problems, I don't fall into either category but know the office can handle issues more serious than my vanity.", "business_id": "tGTw5eeAwLmaSFKLVasb7w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l45QzWJhm_juNwjIUI0Law", "review_id": "5XG-fRPcyeEYzbHFYKkFHg", "text": "Doctors are great but the wait is loooooong...", "business_id": "tGTw5eeAwLmaSFKLVasb7w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ELWPlw1kkxqgEuylNGYTSg", "review_id": "XsU-prfTtVGIbEmRKQ7nKA", "text": "I've never had a great experience with Dr. Romine's staff--they're always rude. I've only seen Dr. Romine once--for only a few seconds--in all the years I've gone to her office. She's conveniently located and usually has availability, which is why I continue to go there. Unfortunately, her employees have the worst bedside manner I've ever dealt with. I went in the office last week to have a cyst injected and when the PA, Molly, entered the room, she asked what I needed. Instead of finishing her question, she started laughing when she saw the cyst. It was horrible.", "business_id": "tGTw5eeAwLmaSFKLVasb7w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HtqLdQPTb5SjH_6ytxCmJg", "review_id": "lTQDmf7C1c71YpwEDmBr2g", "text": "Friendly professional staff PA was great talked to us not down to us. Made my daughter feel at ease and comfortable. The Dr. Came in gave her opinion told us what to expect IF it had to be removed felt confident there wasn't cause for alarm. Biopsy was done to make sure all was ok.", "business_id": "tGTw5eeAwLmaSFKLVasb7w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CZiJ3dHE00_ztnhj004upQ", "review_id": "w4jCNpxUqZ-g0A7AxCBC1A", "text": "Beautiful new offices at 40th street and Campbell, but apparently their clocks don't work. Just sat there for 60 minutes past my 8:45 am appointment time, and no one saw me. Had to leave for a meeting. If I was in customer service there, I would remind the doctors that their customers' time is more valuable than their own.", "business_id": "tGTw5eeAwLmaSFKLVasb7w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KMNxwZ8e5sYVfBGuDbuU7w", "review_id": "MZ9gTNKEr4Q19MQPfMErWA", "text": "Visiting family and found this place to get the silk peel done.  Nice office, friendly and caring staff-everything was on time- dr came in at the end to say hi....\n\nAll in all,no complaints - i would recommend.", "business_id": "tGTw5eeAwLmaSFKLVasb7w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "keGU21E2CaNMbTiJe6eGQQ", "review_id": "bAvpyvz3tF6u5BV8hXJe5Q", "text": "I saw Dr. Romine's office for a few years for acne maintenance. Eventually I decided to see one of her aestheticians for a light chemical peel.  This light peel ended up scabbing over most of my face mainly on the sides near my cheeks. I went back to  them after it started to get more severe and was told by Dr. Romine that I was actually lucky because I was getting the result of a more aggressive, more expensive peel. What I wasn't given was the proper instruction and/or topical treatment for this type of peel which has subsequently left me with the darkening and scarring of my face. I went back 6 or so months later with these same concerns and was told that I have a skin condition and that it was not caused by the peel. However, I know that it was.  Seeing as this is a dermatology office, I felt confident getting this type of procedure.  I understand that sometimes things don't go as planned, but not taking accountability for these things is a different story.  Maybe I could have taken some sort of legal action, which I did not,  but would like others to be aware before deciding to get a treatment like this from them.", "business_id": "tGTw5eeAwLmaSFKLVasb7w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pvaA-U7bWHpJ5tdlTtKk8w", "review_id": "j1wp-VFTksMFNAOCjhT64w", "text": "Thank you Doctor Romine! She pays extremely close attention to my personal needs and concerns. I have been to numerous doctors and found her practice the most reliable. She even called me the evening after my appointment to check in on me. Very well run and trustworthy office.", "business_id": "tGTw5eeAwLmaSFKLVasb7w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9SZBVZ-mxebOVa1BlWFtWw", "review_id": "p6JBPq8Y9zGAnNIv50BY5A", "text": "When I am in need of a pedicure, and am feeling cheap, I head on over to Andy's Nails.  Home of the $17.99 spa pedicure!  Callous treatments are an extra $5, but that's the standard price anywhere you go.  I've been going to Andy's now for about a year or so.  \n\nWent yesterday afternoon to get a pedi after my dental appointment.  Figured, I just had the teeth clean, now might as well have the feet done now too.  Not that I don't wash my feet when I shower, but you know what I mean.  Now, my issue with Andy's nails is no matter who I sit with, they do not cut my toenails short enough.  Within a matter of a week or two, my toenails are so long I could slice up my bedsheets.  \n\nOther than that, everyone is friendly and there are usually enough techs there that you do not have to wait long for a spot to open up.", "business_id": "aApHpyUbnqBJmL_3X6UFOA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g5Ap-K98t5uQpBDM6nQVdw", "review_id": "HbdjCs-zyvWa2j0pasjSrg", "text": "Andy's was actually referred to me by a friend about a year ago.  I ended up going because Sundrops was reservation only.  Andy's has GREAT prices and they are quite friendly.\n\nThe place is sparse but they have a ton of magazines.  Don't be fooled by the nail color selection there is another rack after the counter on the wall.  I I pay $33 for mani, pedi and callus remover, It is one of the best deals in town and the fact that they do a great job is a bonus.  Also, you can get your eyebrows waxed!!\n\nSpecial thank you, I went in late on the Thursday and they had well closed, but still continued great service.  They did not speed up the Mani/Pedi to get us out.  This is what will make me a repeat customer", "business_id": "aApHpyUbnqBJmL_3X6UFOA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8KmHPVzyBW45_tXX8zU5mA", "review_id": "uO9OIauNnuURYOticL1flA", "text": "After unsuccessfully attempting a walk in gel at the posh looking \"Sundrops\" nail salon with my two year old in tow, I was drawn to a half deserted strip mall just down the street and a small space in the center labeled Andy's Nails. I Yelped the place and saw the decent reviews so I walked in and was immediately attended to by the friendliest faces I've seen in a while. Despite the fact that I was short one babysitter, they began work on my nails right away and when my toddler got restless, one of the very nice owners picked her up and carried her around for 20 minutes!  Not only do they now offer Gelish gel manicures but they offer more colors than many other Arcadia/Biltmore/Camelback Corridor nail salons AND they're cheaper by anywhere from $5-$20! I'm definitely going back and going back soon! My toes are lonely...", "business_id": "aApHpyUbnqBJmL_3X6UFOA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tmTxuDadTVc-KFyhvPuseQ", "review_id": "J08O_AWboVS3S-gV8p2Wvg", "text": "Wish I could review this place on service but I wasn't able to get one.  Walked in at 1 PM on a Sunday afternoon for a mani pedi, was told by the front nail tech to have a seat.  I get it, I walked in on a Sunday afternoon so they are going to be busy and I am fine to wait.  My wait turned into 30 minutes and no one said a word to me.  Then the front nail guy tells me it is going to be another 20 minutes before someone would be able to get to me.  You know your salon, you know your techs and how long it will take them to do a service as well as how many people are in front of me so it would have been nice to have gotten a expected wait time before I wasted an hour my time.  I ended up leaving and going to another salon who saw me right away  \n\nThe place in general was dirty, nail polish spilled down the wall and dust everywhere.  I did not get to see how clean their pedi baths and chairs were but the front waiting and front desk area was filthy.", "business_id": "aApHpyUbnqBJmL_3X6UFOA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ntCd3KV8YUQMhwGfVRssrg", "review_id": "CcYR6IyYBz7q14q6KD-ODQ", "text": "I don't like writing negative reviews but honestly after my visit to Andys I have no idea what the 4 & 5 star ratings are all about...\n\nFirst the good ~ my pedicure was good.  The lady actually listened to what I told her I wanted unlike the 2 nail techs that worked on me later.  The massage was nice and the color and design came out great.  The only downside to the pedicure was the \"upselling\" of services but most places do that so I don't consider that much of a negative.\n\nMy acrylics tho was a totally different story.  I told the tech I wanted french tips ~ what I ended up with were tips that were painted white which began chipping off in a matter of days.  Part of it was my fault as I was talking to my friend and not paying attention to what was being done.  Once I did notice I just didn't have the time for them to start over.   Even with an appointment I had to wait 30 minutes after before anyone could work on me.  The 2 techs that worked on my nails started having a rapid fire conversation in Vietnamese and took their time getting back to my nails.\n\nThe nails were way to thick ~ my term for the end result was hooker nails... ughhh!   Even tho the pedicure came out well at a good price I will not go back again.  I found a salon much closer with a very skilled nail tech who I will be going to from now on.  It costs more but then again you get what you pay for.", "business_id": "aApHpyUbnqBJmL_3X6UFOA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9SZBVZ-mxebOVa1BlWFtWw", "review_id": "7YQCW3XcEFxhH5pUz7RewQ", "text": "I hate giving a bad review.  But I am PISSED and feel that I must due to the situation I'm going through presently.  I've been going to Andy's for off and on now for about 2 years (When I need a pedi last moment) and have not had any problems.  Then again, I really don't recall getting nicked or having a tech go overkill with the nippers.  \n\nFlash back to last Thursday.  I want to get a quick pedi before J and I headed to Vegas for the Labor Day weekend.  So, I head over to Andy's.  Everything is going well, until the tech starts trimming the cuticles and going after what she must think is a hangnail or something.  Next thing I know, a piece of skin is being what felt like ripped from the side of my toenail bed.  I'm not bleeding, so I think nothing of it.  \n\nThe rest of Thursday - toe is feeling so-so.  \nFriday - toe starts feeling a little sore.  \nSaturday - more soreness.  \nSunday, my toe is starting to full on hurt.  Got some redness going on.  Me not having any issues like this in the past, I don't think too much of it.  All week long, my flippin toe continues to hurt.  Even when I'm not walking.  So I decide that I need to do something.\n\nThis morning, I mention it to a coworker of mine who's dealt with nail fungus before from getting shoddy services at other establishments.  With my leg hiked up on my desk we take a closer look.  She then says to me, \"That looks a little green.\"  \nME - WHAT THE F_CK!??!  \nSure enough, right along the cuticle there's a small green patch.  She says that she's seen nailbeds turn green, but not the skin.  I'm pissed.  \n\nI was tempted to return to Andy's to ask them, \"WTF is this sh*t\". But knowing that I had a regular nail appointment (for my gel nails, that i get at a regular salon up in N. Scottsdale), I decide to ask my nail gal about it.  \n\nSo I head on up to my appointment after work.  No sooner than I get back to my gel gals station, I tell her what's going on and ask her to have a look.  She gets down on her knees, looks at my toe, and immediately grabs some tool from her sanitizer container (the blue stuff).  A few presses of the tool and the next thing I know, puss is coming out from the side of my toe.  OMFingG.\n\nYUCK!!  GAG!!  My gal was super upset.  Upset at the fact that there are techs out there that are lazy and do not properly sanitize their tools and equipment.  \nWhich makes a bad name for everyone else who does do things by the book and follows State Board guidelines.  So now, I have to go and get my toe puss drained every day for the next week or so.  Toe Puss = FAIL\n\nIf I was a diabetic, I'd probably be having my toe amputated right about now.  Will I return to Andy's?  HELL TO THE F_CK NO!  \n\nAnd while its on my mind, let me make a call to the state board.\n\n(after thoughts) \nWhen I think about it, a lot of these chop shops do not properly disinfect their pedi bowls.  They're supposed to clean and disinfect the bowl and let circulate for 10 minutes.  I've seen this place, and other chop shops rinse with water, then wipe down with a kitchen type scrub sponge (sometimes spraying with a 409 type product), and then refill with water for the next customer.  \n\nFrom the EPA website on Disinfection for Foot Spa Basins - \nhttp://www.epa.gov/pesticides/factsheets/footspa_disinfection.htm\nAfter Each Client: (this can take place any time after the client's feet are out of the footbath, while feet are massaged, toes are painted, or other opportunities)\n\n1.Drain the water from the foot spa basin or bowl and remove any visible debris. \n2.Clean the surfaces of the foot spa with soap or detergent, rinse with clean water, and drain. \n3.After cleaning, disinfect* the surfaces with an EPA-registered hospital disinfectant (for description) according to the manufacturer's directions on the label. Surfaces must remain wet with the disinfectant for 10 minutes or the time stated on the label, which may be shorter. \n* For whirlpool foot spas, air-jet basins, \"pipe-less\" foot spas, and other circulating spas: It is best to disinfect by filling the basin with clean water, adding the appropriate amount of liquid disinfectant, and turning the unit on to circulate the disinfectant for the entire contact time. \n4.After disinfection, drain and rinse with clean water. \n\nNext time you get your mani-pedi (at any nail place), start to take notice of how they're disinfecting/cleaning.", "business_id": "aApHpyUbnqBJmL_3X6UFOA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "izt2_5sGDDxwwoqJbHn0vw", "review_id": "o5SHR2hbAw26UQISbL_A-A", "text": "I will never go to this place ever again! The day after my nails were done they looked like I'd had them on for over a week and my cuticles looked horrible! At every other nail place trimming up the cuticles are a part of the service. NOT AT THIS PLACE! It costs an additional $5! Not only did they refuse to fix them but they refused to give me my money back and were extremely rude!! The guy that works in there had the nerve to yell at me! I will never go back to this place again! I am going to stick to 7 day nail and spa in Tempe Marketplace!", "business_id": "aApHpyUbnqBJmL_3X6UFOA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ovNGZ4ThhZeWkMcXSiWg9w", "review_id": "KjVvkhK86pkRlAgoTPOMrA", "text": "I was referred to Andy's by somebody, but after reading some of the reviews I was a little bit hesitant to go in. Honestly, I am very happy I did. Despite what some reviews say, I thought the salon was very clean, and I saw the equipment being sanitized. I made a 5pm appointment, but i got there early and was seen immediately. I got a gel manicure,  Kim did the manicure, and Anne the polish. They were both extremely nice. My manicure came out perfect, and it was only $25. I will definitely be going back.", "business_id": "aApHpyUbnqBJmL_3X6UFOA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "adkV-Rt2NjIZzh2tmryeWQ", "review_id": "nHuXBcUDdoSLJMAitqDiFg", "text": "Had pedicures done here several times because they are open late and close to home. I've always been happy with the results, and this time was no different. I didn't notice anything gross or unsanitary. They have a lot of colors to choose from and my girl did a good job on my design. My problem is with my girlfriend's experience. She has been relatively happy with the service when we go there, but this time her nails were trimmed unevenly. Even after she pointed it out, and another more experienced tech tried to correct it, the result still made her unhappy. The prices are not as good as they used to be, either, although it is still pretty inexpensive.", "business_id": "aApHpyUbnqBJmL_3X6UFOA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kSvLMQ3qDL_Qqf_GmHEyNw", "review_id": "ZwGaZJnERARUCT6UKyMTAQ", "text": "This place just refused service. I have come here many times before! This time I had a hang nail that had bled but I informed them that it had not bled for 24 hours and that I have been keeping it properly cleaned for sanitation sake. They refused to fix the nail claiming that it was still bleeding. I told them that it had not been for a day but they argued with me saying that it would burn. I told them I have experiences far worse and that pain was not an issue. They made me wait 20 minutes and then refused service. I will NOT be coming back!!", "business_id": "aApHpyUbnqBJmL_3X6UFOA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Qx6nHH6tUdrdf-naZaRQ3A", "review_id": "R9h69TjEjwnOMIRgXlCQ4A", "text": "Since the original poster is CLEARLY unbiased and has NO agenda, I will follow up with some more information.  Yes, Crisis Pregnancy Centers of Arizona are focused on protecting the life of both the mother and the child.  This organization cares about the actual lives involved and provides women in crisis with comfort, information, and care in order to build a better future for everyone concerned.\n\nYou won't find the cynical abortion-pushers like Planned Parenthood at the Crisis Pregnancy Centers.  Instead of people who will hide information about your child's development and pressure you to make a quick decision for an abortion, Crisis Pregnancy Staff will provide you with as much information as possible for you to make a decision about the future of you and your child.  Crisis Pregnancy Centers DO, in fact, provide you with information about abortions...except, unlike Planned Parenthood, they don't have a financial interest in you having an abortion.", "business_id": "RsBUmLiHlH05nw0_DG7Lbw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6nDU6uu_qtYJJe9_XroUVA", "review_id": "hRp9Cob5EqXooQQ_yPqvCA", "text": "I had to take a friend here a few years ago and they were great...very gentle with her and supportive.  She had already gotten a pregnancy test at Planned Parenthood (in another state) but when she spotted, she thought she might not be pregnant anymore so I took her here.  PP had offered her $100 to help pay for an abortion at another clinic (they didn't do them in that state) and my friend didn't want one.  She asked for help if she didn't get an abortion and they scoffed and said there were other places for that.  Well, I guess we found the other place.  This place was so helpful.  My friend's pregnancy was definitely not her first choice, but under the circumstances, this center made it a lot easier and they respected her choice to carry the baby and didn't judge her.", "business_id": "RsBUmLiHlH05nw0_DG7Lbw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-qp5m0ToGDTey41sXpmUcg", "review_id": "M7_Fk7QeRIErIzPCvY0avg", "text": "Wonderful place that will be honest with you and talk with you about ALL your choices  unlike other clinic who only want you to do what what best benefits their bottom line. Don't go into other clinics where their \"counseling\" is just a sales pitch! Highly recommend this place! I love my son so much and would be lost without him, never have I ever regretted my decision to give birth to him.", "business_id": "RsBUmLiHlH05nw0_DG7Lbw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "h9q8a0HyM71VeD86-IbaSQ", "review_id": "iamwJw6Miy9jQnDoQOVmjA", "text": "I've always considered myself a bit of a dive bar aficionado.  I love the complete and total lack of pretension that comes with them.  They exist for one reason and one reason only.  To get you fucked up.  That's why I was so pleased to find this little gem just stumbling distance from my house.  Emphasis on the word \"find\" because you would never notice this place if you weren't specifically looking for it.  It's a tiny little hole in the wall sandwiched between a scuba school and some little collectible shop that doesn't look like it's been opened since Nixon was in office.  You have to park around the back.  When you walk in there's a bar a few tables, a pool table, a jukebox and that's it.  They don't a have a shit ton of TV's broadcasting every sporting event this side of hell. They don't serve food. They serve drinks and that is it.  As it should be!  They pour em strong and they pour em cheap.  It's not a place you go to to pick up chicks.  They cater to professional drunks who have no illusions about why they're there.  That's what a good dive bar should do and they do it well.  I look forward to many a night spent in it's dingy throes.  They take cards but there is a $10 minimum.  Hope to see you there!", "business_id": "qOE7oX1lIVUJUYvSwFy5Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 15, "useful": 9, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "tlSSQwfHYJany7wPoTH46A", "review_id": "A7jX7MR-jSXLAfwWkEqLQQ", "text": "\"Great Escape Lounge the\"? Seriously? Whoever addresses my junk mail must be posting business listings to Yelp now. \n\nQuestionable grammar aside, this place in a word, rocks. I want to lick the crusty underbody of its cracked, upholstered stools and have its dive bar babies. I'll wean those tough as nails tykes on a whiskey nipple and have them hustling gullible pool players by the age of six. Yeah, that's right. You just got beat by a baby that sound like a chain smoking grannie, bitch.\n\nPicture that visual. It isn't pretty. Neither is The Great Escape. \n\nHell you've probably driven by it half a dozen times and never even noticed it. Maybe your cocktail radar needs some fine tuning. I know all it takes is the illusion that booze can be had for me to veer left into a parking lot and saunter up to the bar, primal \"beer good\" sense a-tingling. \n\nI realize I haven't told you jack about the place yet, but the faded stucco, dated sign and busted up jalopy in the parking lot should tell you all you need to know. This kind of ambiance can only be achieved through years of hard living in the fast lane and a general air of neglect. Play pool. Fire up the jukebox. Make an ass of yourself and do the chicken dance. Whatever gets your freaky rocks off. Just don't spill my drink.\n\nBring cash. Or be prepared to pound three drinks to meet their ten dollar requirement for opening a tab. Ten dollars for two beers and shot. What the eff are you still doing reading this!? It's Friday afternoon. Get off your ass and go check out a little dive square at the corner of Awesome Avenue and Rock Your Face Off Boulevard.\n\nYeah I might be a little drunk writing this review but do you want the triple distilled Erica, or do you want the burning raw power that only some backwoods firewater to the bloodstream can provide? I think we all know the answer to that one. All you have to do is be brave enough to turn to the bartender and say, slap me fast and rotten with the hoppiest stank you got. And make it a double. \n\nUgh, get some.", "business_id": "qOE7oX1lIVUJUYvSwFy5Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 17, "useful": 16, "cool": 16}, "user_id": "YzNZNgpOy9tthDnczS_ajg", "review_id": "Z3Rv5RwyYp72I12_-A8Rzg", "text": "This place doesn't even unlock their front door, that is how awesome they are.  It doesn't even have a freaking name according to the average passerby, because I'm pretty sure a neon sign that says \"Cocktails\" is all the \"Branding\" they need.\n\nIt's the size of a living room and reminds me of my grandparents basement, with at least twice as many drunk senior citizens. Their prices are straight out of 1986. They have a freaking pinball machine. Their jukebox makes my drunken ass scream \"OhmygodthisismyFFAAAAVVVVOOORRRITTTEEsong\" like 12 times a night. They have pool, darts, and Megatouch. It's like I died and went to drunk amusement heaven.\n\nYou know what else they have? Booze. And Beer. And more booze, and more beer, and lots of people who dig drinking lots of booze and beer and don't give a shit about seeing or being seen.  They only thing people go to Great Escape to see is the bottom of a rocks glass, and you won't even see that very often because the bartenders are on top of their shit every single time I've been.\n\nIf they got shuffle board, I would bump them up to 5 stars. Until then, I still love them for everything they aren't.", "business_id": "qOE7oX1lIVUJUYvSwFy5Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "TzqhAY2Bjsa6Kp_pCvRLHg", "review_id": "v1HFuvtq7yxAZFN7F5CtcQ", "text": "I am new to the area and I wanted a dive bar night. I hit Yelp up to help me find a few places, this was one of them. \nI had chose 3 from yelp to go to in one night and this was my second stop. It is not as divey as the previous reviews in my opinion. It is clean, well lit, and the furniture is in good condition. These qualities are opposite of a dive bar. It seemed to me that the customers were all regulars. there is one pool table in the center of the bar and a jukebox. Someone thought we would all enjoy three 311 songs in a row. Not so much. \n\nThe beer specials are great. i don't think I will be returning, the stares from the regular customers made me uncomfortable and the only thing dive bar about it is the stinky bathroom.", "business_id": "qOE7oX1lIVUJUYvSwFy5Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nNQzSKbIr3TSbS2EfvcMRg", "review_id": "Zlq2rHsAr9rTD6vBCMiZNA", "text": "The Great Escape is Closed.  Now, unfortunately, it's the Little Woody.  Another pretentious take over.", "business_id": "qOE7oX1lIVUJUYvSwFy5Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "3rHRZQIM2zSE1JTqQKyZsA", "text": "So exciting... I am the first to review this cute little flower shop!  I am giving it 5 stars since I had a really good experience there this morning.  They open early (8am) and provide service with a smile.  We bought a really pretty Sunflower arrangement that came in a little vase.  I had them deliver once before and was very pleased as well.  This place does custom orders, beautiful flowers, and plants as well.  I noticed the other day that Le Grand Orange is now selling their plants.\nI saw on the website that Fresh Cut Romance specializes in weddings, events, and custom arrangements.  I recommend this place if you are looking for quality, uniqueness, and good customer service.  \n****In case my boyfriend reads this review, this place does just as good a job (if not better) than the flowers you usually buy at AJ's!", "business_id": "AuuZvrrOo9IiNcHFAxH4KQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "G7yQgNDT1SRG1zv7d3ZvWA", "review_id": "I84eZw1UfbivyxaqxP1NQg", "text": "I love this place! I first got the most unique arrangement for my birthday that had apples & moss and these cool grass reed things coming out of the top. It was the coolest thing I've ever seen.  Just last week I stopped in on the way back from dropping friends off at the airport and picked up two \"christmassy\" arrangements that were premade in the fridge section.  They were the perfect little gems to get me in the holiday spirit and still look perfect.", "business_id": "AuuZvrrOo9IiNcHFAxH4KQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "THN1gW3GtetokJZaQ_J0Tg", "review_id": "L1rJj0fhoEptkhC3z_0MEQ", "text": "I am recommending this place on behalf of a relative, who was looking for an unusual flower arrangement for a special occasion and walked away with exactly what he wanted. Glad to know this little place exists in my neighborhood.", "business_id": "AuuZvrrOo9IiNcHFAxH4KQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "sALB8-F04S9VcZMF_GkGUA", "review_id": "yr57XgVmFtBAQuALvbv_mQ", "text": "Im gonna give this fresh cut boutique a cute little 5 stars...as well as the cutie who gave me the bunch from here... Ive never actually purchased anything from here... but he did... and he scored a bunch with me too..( just a bit of a shame that he lives in the east.). nonetheless.. the flowers were beautiful..fresh and tightly all done up.. in an unusual way...and that is what scores with most of us.. uniqueness...:-) I had never heard of this place.. and now I have.. good to know that romance truly does exist..as well as creativity:-)", "business_id": "AuuZvrrOo9IiNcHFAxH4KQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HZ3ItZ23xZHqjUjRIdPi7Q", "review_id": "GzYekuHN5nf3Kswh15r0xg", "text": "My only direct experience with these guys was when I ordered flowers for my wife's anniversary present.  My initial conversation with the owner was very promising, in which he said that he could gladly make it a small and simply elegant bouquet, featuring purple to match our wedding flower colors, and involving a lot of reassuring yeses (picturing head-nodding as well).  But instead, after charging about $60, they delivered a generic looking arrangement of white flowers that I probably could have found at Safeway for $15.  I love supporting local businesses -- only if they are reliable enough to deliver on promises.  Not sure about going back here again.", "business_id": "AuuZvrrOo9IiNcHFAxH4KQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "hFtlFksrcLaWHGPNa6SmeA", "review_id": "iHpOPoirGCNloon8SvziFw", "text": "I was referred to fresh cut romance and it was one of the easiest and best decisions i made last week.\n\ni needed the arrangement to be simple, elegant, chic, urban, funky, modern, fun, classy and whatever weird adjective popped into my head at the time. it needed to be small with a $40 price point. \n\nI went in that afternoon and  told the awesome girl working there those exact words along with the occassion for the flowers. i was literally only there for about 2 minutes and i could tell she just understood what ever gibberish was coming from my mouth. she 'got' me.\n\nshe said it would be ready by 5 and that i could pick it up same day. my hero. \n\nI showed up at 5 and i think it was the owner  working there now, and she said, \"are you samantha?\" wow! they keep on top of it! then she walked to the fridge and pulled out the most gorgeous chic arrangement and they stayed in the price point. they were able to read my mind and then some! \n\nexactly how a florist should be! \n\nWe chatted it up for a while and she was seriously so awesome. I will definitely be returning for all my floral needs. You can see the final product in the pictures. I brought it to dinner and everyone was like, 'wow! i had no idea there was a florist in AZ who could create something so modern!'", "business_id": "AuuZvrrOo9IiNcHFAxH4KQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OD7qbpwLWb84_wNQW8tJMw", "review_id": "i4d9G4SpW-OTmGqAGP27-w", "text": "I love Fresh Cut Romance florists because they went above and beyond the call of duty for my last minute Mother's Day order. \nHow good? Well, I am talking on the phone to dear ol' Mom letting her know to expect flowers when mid-sentence she stops me to let me know that that florist has arrived at her door. Seriously within an hour of my calling the extremely wonderful owner of FCR,  the flowers are delivered and beautiful to behold. \nWhy yes, I will be calling them again as soon as my floral Phoenix needs arise. Thanks, FCR!", "business_id": "AuuZvrrOo9IiNcHFAxH4KQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sDyY9T0zbXbcWg-H38ynxg", "review_id": "YX4AgmM8pBQ_970etFGfOQ", "text": "Excellent customer service! The owner personally went above and beyond for our needs, and we were \"wowed\" by their amazing service. We are customers for life!", "business_id": "AuuZvrrOo9IiNcHFAxH4KQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yKN25TGTcklZ00vt91BR-A", "review_id": "TL8uwm0WcZW_kSwngzJ0eA", "text": "We sent my mother-in-law a rose bouquet for her special birthday this week. Her reaction to the flowers was wonderful, it truly made her day. .. She absolutely loved the bouquet from Fresh Cut Romance. \n\nI chose this florist over the Internet from Oregon because I wanted something extra special and not an FTD arrangement with baby's breath. We are so pleased.\n\nKevin Holt does amazing work in communication via email prior to the order and creation of the bouquet. Their website is gorgeous and Kevin even followed up with a photo of the flowers prior to delivery, and an explanation on the delivery cost from Phoenix to Sun City West, which was 66 miles RT. Yes, it was expensive, but not unreasonable. Gas and time are $$$.\n\nTo quote my m-in-law (who wrote me twice and called) \n\n\"The flowers are spectacular. They are absolutely gorgeous. I have taken many pictures already to show you. Thank you so much.\"\nAnd\n\"I am amazed that you remembered that I love Tropicana roses. Yes, they did include them. There is bi-color and variegated roses. Everything is a shade of orange, gold and brunt orange, all of my favorite colors. I am sure this is the most beautiful flower arrangement ever. There is a beautiful copper ribbon that winds around the stems in the water. It looks like a ribbon but feels and looks just like copper. This arrangement is totally over the top. Love, Love, Love it!!!!!!\"\n\nHighly Recommend and will use this business again. Yeah!", "business_id": "AuuZvrrOo9IiNcHFAxH4KQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hp5aaLpsfU5UAq1nMB9mNQ", "review_id": "kCbIsWHuiMOqBHtIv4U-Mw", "text": "I called from Hawaii to send the wifey a dozen roses in Phoenix. I used yelp and found this place and gave them a try. I have to say they did a great job!! They were very helpful and put together a beautiful arrangement. They also set up a delivery for the same day.  I was a little surprised at the 20 dollar delivery fee (  I guess they charge less for deliveries closer to them )\nBut in the end my wife was really happy and that's all that matters.", "business_id": "AuuZvrrOo9IiNcHFAxH4KQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RHn0HDRUI4c83PM57b1sYw", "review_id": "V4QvFyCwO2kgZAYvxZUuTA", "text": "Based on reading reviews from Yelp, I picked this florist to send flowers to someone in the local area who has been dealing with an illness.  On a positive note: the recipient said the flowers were gorgeous and had never seen such a beautiful arrangement and variety of flowers.  On a negative note: I did not feel that the store had very good customer service.  The first time I called to place my order, the person who answered the phone basically told me she was too busy to talk to me because she was the only person there.  So I ordered online off their web site.  The next day, upon calling the store, I found out my flowers were sent out without any confirmation phone call or email detailing what exactly was being sent and the final fee with the delivery fee (for being outside the delivery zip code).  I was unhappy with this aspect and told the store owner such, and he refunded my delivery fee.  You can't just run through a charge on someone's credit card without giving them a final amount.  Overall, glad the flowers were superb but this store could benefit from improved customer communication/service.", "business_id": "AuuZvrrOo9IiNcHFAxH4KQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wjYMm0yLCnB0ft9QZvb2UA", "review_id": "WXtzsGaCdEYLT1VC8jCgEA", "text": "I have used Fresh Cut Romance in the past and haven't ever had a problem with them...until last week.  I was out of town and tried ordering a bouquet for a friend who is losing her mother.  I ordered very early in the morning on Thursday and then received a message much later in the day saying there would be a $40 delivery charge to deliver to Gilbert.  I wasn't excited about the charge but at that point just wanted to have them delivered that day and didn't have time to order something else that would be delivered in time so I said okay only to then be told oh never mind, we can't deliver to that zip code.  I was asking them to be delivered to Gilbert...not central phoenix albeit but still not super far away.  If they don't deliver to this zip code there should probably be a list of zip codes they do deliver to or perhaps their staff should be aware of this when they call saying there would be a $40 charge to deliver.  Then, I find out the next day that they also called the girl I was trying to send the flowers to because they wanted to let her know I had ordered her flowers but that they were not going to deliver them because it was too far.  In my opinion, most of the fun of getting flowers is the surprise.  This was a very poor business decision and completely deflated my intention of doing something to put a smile on my friends face.  I will not use Fresh Cut Romance in the future.", "business_id": "AuuZvrrOo9IiNcHFAxH4KQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "T0AV3ryHEUR9OWSJMEHlYw", "review_id": "MD-lA2PWQH90kd2-lorIoQ", "text": "I love this place! The staff are courteous and knowledgable. I am typical man that has no sense of taste on flowers, what to send per occasion, etc... Pam was there when I needed her. On a Saturday I had two close relatives in the hospital, one gave birth, the other hanging on. What can I say, but a big Thank You to Fresh Cut Romance. I appreciate your help.", "business_id": "AuuZvrrOo9IiNcHFAxH4KQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Cp-PV8rsypbO-xBrQ6KmQg", "review_id": "GImkvhB_iw6M4cZWqnhstg", "text": "Sure, it was a school night - but the place was deserted. Well, apart from the few people taking up the bar games... though they all did clear out by midnight. The bar location didn't seem like it would really draw people in on that alone. Think: East Phoenix 70s mini-strip-mall...\n\nThe bartender went to my high school and had been in the valley forever. The vibe in the place was very old-school local. Valley natives would feel at home I imagine. The location probably has a bit to do with that. \n\nBefore everyone cleared out, I joined in a chat with some of the regulars - they were quite friendly and I would feel quite comfortable going back based on that. Smart, young, and good-looking... also hip and down to earth. Pretty refreshing, really. \n\nThe drinks were quite strong... plan a designated driver or an alternative method home if you're going to drink. The atmosphere was 'dirty old dive bar,' but I've definitely been in much worse. I'd say it's on the clean end of that description. However...\n\nI went into the men's room to take a piss and someone had splattered their own shit onto the wall of the tiny bathroom. It was a big splat about waist high, streaks going from splat to floor where there was a big shit pile. What kind of person throws their shit on the wall? I mean, seriously...\n\nI took a picture with my phone and pissed and then left it as it was. I told the bartender about it and she seemed to immediately know who had done it. I mean, if you know a person is capable of shitting on a wall - don't fucking let them into your bar... duh. She said she wasn't going to clean it and said I could use the ladies room (which I did the second time I had to piss). I guess I don't blame her not wanting to clean it... it was gross. \n\nNot too gross to take a picture of though - should I submit it to the photos of this place on here?\n\nI guess apart from the shit and the location, this place is okay for a local dive. It's punk-friendly and has plenty of bar games (pool, darts, etc...). It's similar to TT Roadhouse, but with only half the character - also a little more space and fewer customers.", "business_id": "4vZZjr6IZAk4riT0DB8MbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "sEWeeq41k4ohBz4jS_iGRw", "review_id": "aIYHAhTEiw3BlXoPTocadw", "text": "Dive bars, mmmm good. Wood paneling and cheap drinks, 3 bucks for gin and tonics and most other mixed drinks. A shuffleboard game, Golden cup video golf game, darts and a good jukebox.   As far as dives go this place is a hidden gem.", "business_id": "4vZZjr6IZAk4riT0DB8MbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "1470HRsezMIgXpEeTA3pwQ", "text": "Good Times are had at Dilly Dally and if not, then you just have not drank enough.\n\nAnd just when you think you have hit rock bottom, go next door and order wings and eat them in the parking lot and put the chicken bones in your purse.  NOW, you have hit rock bottom.", "business_id": "4vZZjr6IZAk4riT0DB8MbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "6WJHk3E4PLt0-EXakw5Kdw", "review_id": "HL_hYFx6vCBZ8TzQ10Z3ig", "text": "Honestly, this place looks like it should be crowded with Moose Lodge-types....\n\nThe help looks a little...  well, she's probably seen better days, but very friendly and prompt.  Think \"beauty school drop-out\" hits 60....\n\nThis place has a killer jukebox, and the drinks are damn cheap!  A great go-to place for when you look down and see that your drinkin shoes are on!\n\nAbsolutely the antithesis of Scottsdale fussiness.", "business_id": "4vZZjr6IZAk4riT0DB8MbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 12, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "4UUIpbOTPmu43wuC2aSGkg", "review_id": "qMKqTPMtw3tSCnwHJK74gQ", "text": "I like this spot! \n\nI've been to Dilly Dally twice and each time I've had a good time. This is a place you go when you just want to grab a beer, maybe watch or play some shuffleboard, and shoot the breeze while listening to some jukebox tunes. \n\nA bonus: even though the bar is considered a dive, the bathroom is cute and clean! Score!", "business_id": "4vZZjr6IZAk4riT0DB8MbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "nc3cqVN0UuB3m50-CcMftw", "review_id": "h154uOF06vI_5RopUsR7gQ", "text": "Going to a bar and not drinking is like going to a brothel and just watching. Sure, you get the gist of what's going on, you just don't get to partake in the experience.\n\nSuch was my second and most recent experience at Dilly Dally Lounge. A few of us went here after meeting for dinner. Because I was medicated, I wasn't drinking (for a week). However, from my observation, the Dilly Dally \"Punch\" appeared to by popular in our group as well as effectively intoxicating. It combines Bacardi Rum vodka, grenadine, and Pineapple juice. Ask Robert M what other benefits this cocktail delivers, besides the obvious inebriation.\n\nThe men's room is foul, offensive and likely the source of many diseases, but what would the quintessential dive bar be otherwise?\n\nOverall, a very interesting dive bar with a colorful mix of clients. If I still lived on that side of town, I'd get into a lot of trouble here.", "business_id": "4vZZjr6IZAk4riT0DB8MbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_uL7OiQSfNsCd60DrAf7qQ", "review_id": "tTEvyu9iOrJZx2SE8z2TAg", "text": "Oh the Dilly..... as my frineds and I like to call it. It is your quintessential neighborhood/hole in the wall bar. Very simple, located in a strip mall that has been around for centuries it seems, long bar along one side, juke box that screams \"play me,\" shuffle board and the oh so wonderful regulars that you will find sitting at their designated places at the bar. \n\nThe drinks are cheap, the TVs work and the people are friendly. I dig it!", "business_id": "4vZZjr6IZAk4riT0DB8MbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "-9mljS0O9mwdOnGv-Oea3Q", "review_id": "7Hxer3wley9ThlqNLH3YDQ", "text": "Made my way in on Saturday night. The parking lot was full for this little strip mall. So I was a little surprised that only about 20 -25 of us were in the Dilly Dally. I guess there's about 4 locations in the mall to hang out at. \n\nHowever I loved the bar. The Juke box was rockin the ultimate cocktail lounge tunes: BB King, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin. It just so went with the wood panel, long bar, tall tiny tables, the ceiling fans and fish tank. \n\nThe drinks are cheap and strong and they have the Fish Tank Specials which were about 8 bottles placed in front of the tank of liquors you just don't find people ordering on any given week. These were $2.75 for a shoot! I was tempted but I didn't try any of them. Still I thought it was pretty cool. \n\nThere are 6 TV screens and a mess of other things to entertain you while drinking; pool table, darts, shuffleboard, pinball and a couple other arcade games. Then there is always the other people around you and the staff to hold your attention. \n\nI didn't visit the ladies restroom so I don't know what the case is there but the bar was clean and neat and warm (winter night) though the ceiling fans were all quietly going. \n\nif I lived closer I could see becoming a regular here, it reminded me of a neighborhood bar up in Alaska where one seeks refuge in the darkness of it from the weather outdoors and the traffic of tourists. And I wouldn't call this place a dive. It's just not a modern slick bar, but it's a warm neighborly place where you want expect bar fights to pop up anytime soon.", "business_id": "4vZZjr6IZAk4riT0DB8MbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "naio0FUCCBObYkOHPrAK6Q", "text": "Ok so we wanted to go to Zipp's to play games.... My fault for wanting to go there at 5PM on a monday. Happy hour crowd killed it, so we went next door to Dilly Dally and were kind of scared out of our wits.\n\nFirst off, make no mistake about it, this is an alcoholic bar. There were mostly 40's and 50's men, alone at the bar drinking lots and lots of cheap alcohol. There were also a few small groups of older people in their 60's or more... people seemed like they come here because they can't not drink. \n\nIt's overall pretty dirty inside, and feels like an Elk's Lodge, they have a dirty fish tank, a nasty bathroom, and some crappy games. \n\nThree stars because it has a shuffleboard table, and all the neighborhood drunks were very welcoming and friendly here.", "business_id": "4vZZjr6IZAk4riT0DB8MbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gc4rNAgbGydNMAPJ85FZag", "review_id": "lgmuuH82psS3Zc8ag2wraw", "text": "I had a good time at this place, but it's not my typical places it wasn't really a dive bar it was more like a crackhead hang out, the bartender was nice and hooked up the drinks! There were a few regulars and a group (8) guys and girls in there mid tweenties there and then my friends and a couple of people we meet over at hazelwoods. the group and my friends made this for a good time, I don't think the regulars like us to much, but what can you do but have fun! I guess some guy was treating a women badly in the back so some guy assulted him, I didn't see it but two other guys there recorded it and showed the bartender she kicked him out but he wouldn't leave, so she called the cops, while the cops were on there way I went out back to smoke and the guy was out there talking pretty crazy, I pretty much just made fun of him and talked trash to him, he asked if I was carrying (a gun)  and I said always he asked to see it and told him no that if he saw it I would have to kill him, he pretend to pull a gun on me and I laughed at him. I think I scared him a little and he walked out the front of the bar and the cops were there and took him to jail, I was kind of surprised that the bartender actually called the cops but hey good for her. Overall the night was fairly fun it had it's ups and downs most people there were trying to have a god time and I think everyone did for the most part. If you like a good hard cheap drink this is a good place to go, but only if you think you can tolerate some of the crackheads that hang out in there, I'm not saying everyone that hangs out there is a crackhead but there are some that hang out there forsure! If you do go I'm sure the least you get is a good story out of it.", "business_id": "4vZZjr6IZAk4riT0DB8MbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "P6EBeMvWH6R66FptYfxEvA", "review_id": "O621MBs642ccofNK_IZVTQ", "text": "My wife, sister-in-law and I were out last night and got into a discussion about \"Dive Bars.\"  My S.I.L. claimed that the Crowne Room was a \"dive,\" I kindly and energetically disagreed.  Then my wife said that our present bar, Hazelwood's, was a \"dive\"... again, no.\n\nLuckily our heated debate took place across the street from Dilly Dally.  I quickly paid for our drinks, braved the traffic of Indian School and entered the windowless, somehow-still-smokey Lounge.  As all heads turn, I remind my dates to NOT order a Cosmo or a Sex on the Beach!\n\nWe went for one drink for demonstration purposes only and found ourselves rapping to our beats on the Jukebox and partaking in some shuffle board till closing.  Whoops.  \n\nI do not give this bar 4 stars for service, quality, atmosphere or anything really... except that as far as Dive Bars go, it gets four!", "business_id": "4vZZjr6IZAk4riT0DB8MbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QN4xNZ1_AzEaqEYHYk8FBg", "review_id": "qL1fSD15SzyzE1X-14HSBg", "text": "A real bar! Great drink prices.", "business_id": "4vZZjr6IZAk4riT0DB8MbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BrJcbK_lH0irQcNSNBEQHQ", "review_id": "rHVwPraZIRBnSrFDzGGglA", "text": "Though, I never had a friend with a grandma in Alaska, if I did, I am sure her trailer (if she lived in a trailer) would look alot like this bar. Everything tinged with a hue of grey from the years of cancer sticks being offered up with well drinks by her trucker friends and their kids. Collections of debris/life scattered around and odd papers pinned to walls - oh and weird fish tanks that are so clean they make their surroundings look even more crusty.  The staff is cool though - even if they don't really work there but have \"filled in\" for 20 years....they make it worth a drink.", "business_id": "4vZZjr6IZAk4riT0DB8MbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-9mljS0O9mwdOnGv-Oea3Q", "review_id": "IrrHLmDeHX9hugMrU9zUog", "text": "It's quaint and drinks are reasonable. The bartenders are still nice and free pour a great cocktail.  The jukebox plays good music.  It reminds me of a beloved bar in Alaska on a winter night because it is warm & dark inside and the walls are wood paneled.  And the bartender offers to call you a cab after 2 drinks when I cashed out.", "business_id": "4vZZjr6IZAk4riT0DB8MbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "M6Wi9pKDx-W6rGgmf9GVMw", "review_id": "hr26TrQ0inJRtUjsMcvHTQ", "text": "Oh Dilly Dally, I'm so thankful you are only a few blocks from my home.  Cheap drinks abound!  So when you go to the DD, be sure to hit the fishtank specials (I'll leave that mystery for you to figure out),  play a little shuffleboard or darts, and of course, check out their great jukebox.  It's even been updated since 2003 (a rarity for sure at many local dive bars around here).   \n\nBut like every rose has its thorn, every dive bar visitor must be warned.... the ceiling is a little scary looking (brown/white with a few tiles bubbling), I always find myself thinking \"I-hope-I'm-not-inhaling-asbestos-and-standing-beneath-it-when-it-comes-crashing-down\"  (my advice: avoid the DD when it's raining, who knows if the ceiling will hold up!).   The ladies room, well girls... don't break the seal if you can avoid it  (or run next door to Zipp's if you can't).   The bar stools and tables may have seen better days, I ran my hand across the bar stool to find a nail had worn through and luckily averted a nail-in-my-a$$ crisis, but I'm sure some poor schmuck somewhere is nursing his wound and wondering what the heck happened.  \n\nAh the joys of the dive bars!   Live a little, take some risks!  The Dilly is a great place to drink cheaply, relax and have fun.  We've met some cool people there for sure and I definitely plan on continuing to frequent the place...well, frequently.  =)", "business_id": "4vZZjr6IZAk4riT0DB8MbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VD101SO18FEaE0vM7x4iEQ", "review_id": "BX203TXpXfa16O_t0_M81Q", "text": "You'll find all kinds at this local no frills neighborhood dive... Bankers to barflies. Clean, cool staff, cheap drinks and good times.\nI like to sneak in here for afternoon ballgame viewing.\nPool table, juke box, and a fish tank!\nEnough said.", "business_id": "4vZZjr6IZAk4riT0DB8MbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "mqyH3CqjMufsm5FccDrjLA", "review_id": "yJsYYESk6IQt0aj0Vpnw1A", "text": "Its a pretty nondescript dive.  Its basically a hallway, which makes its kind of neat... and there is a big fish tank with weirdly cool fish to stare at.  Otherwise its your typical dive bar atmosphere.  They do have 'fish tank specials' which means that about 10 bottles are lined up in front of the fishies and they are marked pretty cheaply (naturally the price is written in Sharpie on the bottle).  \n\nI wanted to try the 'chocolate vodka' so I basically got a really full glass of straight vodka for $2.50.  Odd drink but lots of alcohol quite inexpensively.  The bartender had to have been high on something.  No complaints though... she was hilarious just to watch.  \n\nI would definitely go back on any dive bar crawl.  - also try Darwins just two doors down!", "business_id": "4vZZjr6IZAk4riT0DB8MbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wNqwKWaRjClmcKsoJJRFow", "review_id": "nbvMfk4AuPJxDhffyaEBVg", "text": "Good reliable dive bar where cheap drinks and fun are the name of the game. You'll find a laid back, non-judgmental crowd along with a jukebox, pool tables, shuffleboard and darts. Go place to if you're thirsty and low on cash. I can't make any promises as to how you'll feel in the morning but you'll still have money in your wallet.", "business_id": "4vZZjr6IZAk4riT0DB8MbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_uLtybFNthITalKyAiFurA", "review_id": "wbnMvH8On9uPTb1bmNd5LA", "text": "In short, the Dilly is a drinker's bar.  Cheap drinks, tons of regulars, and dark enough to make it easy to forget the world outside.  Hipsters beware, this isn't the Little Woody, it isn't the Vig...hell, it's not even Hazelwood's, but it is a great place to unwind.\n\n- pool table, check\n- darts, check\n- TVs, check\n- jukebox, check\n- strange edibles served out of a liquid-filled jar, check\n- seasoned, female bartender that doesn't take shit from anyone, check\n- fellow customer offering to give you a tattoo right there, for free, check", "business_id": "4vZZjr6IZAk4riT0DB8MbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cxeeZxVgF-PicI_-v5CXgg", "review_id": "Yw4UpcJDykqXw-2K2370wQ", "text": "I've been here about 3 or 4 times.. It's cheap (which I love) that's why I gave 3 stars.. also because every time I've gone I have always met friendly people there. Theres always been one bartender every time I've gone. Never really busy enough to need more than one. Which is good, because I hate crowded places. I didn't give it any more stars than 3 because it is kind of dingy looking. The bathroom isn't the cleanest either. It's too dark for me. Which I get, bars are usually dark but it feels a little too dark for me. Just my opinion. it could use a nice remodel, but what do you expect with a dive bar? Over all it does have a good atmosphere. I like that the back has a smoking area... although they could use a couple chairs out there. Good cheap place with friendly people & somewhere good to go where u dont need to dress to impress. Very casual. Relaxed.", "business_id": "4vZZjr6IZAk4riT0DB8MbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XqMkm-DD9VsdcKx2YVGhSA", "review_id": "Wyv6_gB5IMtnZD4DhWafEQ", "text": "DIVE! \n\nSo much it reminded me of Iowa - oh the good o days!\n\nNeedless to say, Dilly Daily is what would some called a poop hole.  For me it's just fine.  Awesome juke box rocking out classics (No Biebers!), pool tables and dart games; and don't forget buck hunter!  The bar itself has a lot of fish tanks around plus it's old, dingy, and dark.  I'll be honest this place doesn't look clean what so ever haha!  \n\nRegardless, if you need a cheap drink this is your place!  It's filthy cheap!  I'm not sure about the filth part, but if need a hot chick or studly dude to serve you up some drinks then carry on my friends.  This is a place where you got friends at low places -- Enjoy!", "business_id": "4vZZjr6IZAk4riT0DB8MbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "KwtsstxSBejXv_8zQc2cVg", "text": "This place is real. It's the real deal. Looking for a dive that might just as easily be in some suburb of Chicago or Omaha? Here's your place. Totally devoid of any pretentions, watched over by Barkeep Linda who is right on the money and actually pays attention to what you're ordering. \n\nThis is a bar--a divey bar. It's not unclean or unsafe, but it's also not sun-shiney hippy-happy dipsy-doo, either. People will leave you alone if that's what you're after. Or if you want to talk they'll gladly talk.", "business_id": "4vZZjr6IZAk4riT0DB8MbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2hXL2ExBsgjJNpm6BJy0lg", "review_id": "GWhUH9kcNdyltHaVLGo8cw", "text": "Everything you would want in your neighborhood dive bar:\n- No windows, don't try keeping track of the time\n- Super cheap drinks, $7 for a Widmer Hefeweizen and Vodka soda\n- Pool table\n- Juke box\n- Shuffleboard\n- Pinball\n- Darts\n- Vending machine for when you get hungry\n\nFrom the outside this place can look a little intimidating, but when we walked in it was welcoming, no frills, but that's how I like it!", "business_id": "4vZZjr6IZAk4riT0DB8MbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WavzQE_0yoy05hF-637EoA", "review_id": "qdy7oLo_KPgErONwsv7htg", "text": "Pros: It's a dive bar and drinks are inexpensive. \n\nCons: Five dollars worth of jukebox money came to no fruition in 2+ hours and a far-from-pleasant bartender. \n\nSummary: It's a cool joint, but be wary of the jukebox and don't expect any niceties depending on the bartender.", "business_id": "4vZZjr6IZAk4riT0DB8MbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 15, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "du6KeE54IFbPiXpU3LOd1g", "review_id": "juCEfVSA36SzvTKhOCGQSQ", "text": "DeeDee went in for her 100,000 mile checkup and shot's update today:)\n\nShe's 14  1/2 years old which (according to Dr. Bracken) equates to roughly 100 years old in human terms!\n\nIt's fairly rare for chowchows to live that long, although I have been extraordinarily fortunate to have both my chows live to a very ripe old age (Sam, my big chow made it to 16  1/2...I still miss him! :-)\n\nI frankly credit most of that good fortune to Dr. Bracken and the wonderful people at Arcadia Animal Clinic...I have had many pets over the years and used many vet's in Portland and San Francisco...they were all good, all came highly recommended by trusted friends, co-workers and the like...but none of them measure up to Arcadia Animal Clinic!\n\nWe were looking for a vet after we had been in Arizona for few months and started asking around...more than  1/2 the people we asked mentioned Dr. Bracken as the best they'd met and highly recommended AAC...The beautiful Carin and I looked at each other and said \"this can't be a coincidence...6 people that don't even know each other recommend this place...let's go see him!\" \n\nAnd we did:)\n\nChow's aren't noted for either their patience or their warm and inviting demeanor...they are a little bit aloof and intimidating...I like that in a dog...both Sam and Dee are coal black, and with their black fur, black tongues, black eyes and gleaming white teeth and fangs, when they smile at you, it can look a little sinister:-)\n\nBut they aren't...they are teddy bears and Dr. Bracken and the staff at AAC took the time to understand that (they approach each pet as an individual and get to really know that animal:)\n\nThat was apparent at the first meeting of my dogs and Dr. Bracken, when he got down on the floor with them and they talked and played and became great friends (my dogs always love going to AAC...they love Dr. Bracken:)\n\nAll that personal rapport with my pup's is and has been critical...not necessarily when they are just in for a checkup or a shots update...but when DeeDee tore her ACL trying to chase a bunny or when she had a minor stroke last year...or when Sammy was finally just too tired to go on and they helped him over with respect and dignity...sorry...I can't see though the tears right now...\n\nAAC is the best veterinary clinic I've found and Dr. Bracken is the best vet I've ever met!", "business_id": "CIOiKtH0q8cyMBTO7WAF8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "RYUX8y_1-IyLKy3Pc93_zg", "review_id": "THeqjG2qFgXd4L9dDuCIeQ", "text": "When I adopted my furry bundle of joy last year, I had pretty much everything I needed to be a good parent... except a good vet.\n\nWhen I adopted Owen from the Maricopa County Animal Control Shelter, I was given a sample of food, some coupons, a disposable cardboard carrying case and a list of vets who participated in their program, in which your new family member could get a free check up. \n\nOnce we got home, I eenie-meenie-miney-moed my way through the list of \"free first office visit\" vets, and made an appointment. A couple days later, Owen and I were at a vet appointment that made me feel like I had taken my car in for an oil change, and the vet was trying to sell me all kinds of new parts. Thus began my quest for friendly referrals, which led me to Dr. Bracken. \n\nI am a vibe person. I can read people immediately, and I am usually pretty right on. I took to Dr. Bracken immediately, as did Owen. Dr Bracken might be the cat whisperer, and from what I understand, he's just as great with other animals. He bonded with Owen, and even though you might have to wait a couple minutes to be seen,  you can rest assured knowing that Dr. Bracken will give your animal (or in some people's case, \"child\") the same undivided attention. \n\nCall me the crazy cat lady, but when I take my cat to the vet, I feel like I am taking my child to the pediatrician, and with Dr. Bracken, you can tell that he understands that he is not just dealing with people's pets (or their car), but their family.", "business_id": "CIOiKtH0q8cyMBTO7WAF8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H7jeS2XrSefKoitq1Pv00Q", "review_id": "HV9TdlvpnpP97o7dn4bxvA", "text": "I am thrilled to have found such a wonderful animal clinic. I have three PUGS with three very different personalities. Luckily we don't have to go to see Dr. Bracken too often. But when we do, it is always a good experience. Dr Bracken and his wonderful staff are extremely professional and attentive. I live closer to downtown and will gladly bypass the many animal clinics closer to me to visit Arcadia Animal Clinic. I do end up waiting sometimes, but I do not mind. I know that Dr. Bracken gives a lot of thought and attention to the animals he is taking care of. I recommend Arcadia Animal Clinic to everyone I meet that have a pet or pets in their life. *******Plus its right by LGO, so you can stop and grab a bite or a latte on your way home!", "business_id": "CIOiKtH0q8cyMBTO7WAF8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PNS9z4aFDbfhpIsHCfNvNg", "review_id": "RD1viVcLgxBBFB8nW4x8TA", "text": "Dr. Bracken rules. In fact, one time my husband and I saw him in Costco and I got really excited and acted like I'd just seen a local celebrity. True story. \n\nThere's something about Dr. Bracken that just makes you feel like everything is going to be okay. Despite being incredibly busy he spends time with your dog/pet, will make after hours calls (trust us, we know) and is happy to call other experts when he doesn't know the answer (huge).  \n\nOur favorite thing about Dr. B is that he tends to be more on the holistic side of medicine. He advises against pumping your pets full of prescriptions and medicines that they may not need. Preventative is not always necessary and we appreciate that he doesn't try to \"up sell\" you on these things. In fact, he'll advise against what so many vets recommend. He's not going to tell you that your pet needs regular x-rays and teeth cleanings, etc. He really advises again unnecessary treatments - especially when they involve local anesthesia. We really appreciate his raw honesty about situations and he'll be the first to admit when he just doesn't know the answer. In fact, he was more than willing to work with a competing vet to solve a mystery case we were facing with our little one. This meant the world to us. \n\nIf you're looking for a fancy shamsy vet with websites, e-mail updates, couches and all the bells and whistles - this isn't for you. This is a place that's great because of it's wonderful staff (we love that most of their team can greet our pups by name) and Dr. Bracken's genuine love of animals.\n\nThe only thing that doesn't make Arcadia Animal Clinic a 5-Star is that you have to see specialists for certain things. Unlike bigger vet clinics, they don't have all the fancy machines, testing equipment and labs that other vets offer. It would be awesome to stay on-site for everything.", "business_id": "CIOiKtH0q8cyMBTO7WAF8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XmpqbfSu9X7mjwJGUXTrAQ", "review_id": "FUiwnhUkY7USZQfUrmJwNA", "text": "Dr. Bracken is very talented.  His staff is incredible.  He treats my pets with incredible love and attention (acts like their his very own buddies).  He is not only kind, but extremely knowledgeable.  He is willing to take the extra effort and time to ensure proper diagnosis and reviews all of the potential treatments.  He understands how important the smaller members of your family are.  \n\nHe came highly recommended by several friends of mine and I'll never go anywhere else.  Everyone that knows him gives him rave reviews.  He charges appropriately (its not the cheapest place to go, I'm sure, but the quality and value of care is far above anywhere else.)\n\nHe even notices your pets personality, which must be hard after seeing so many pets a day.  He goes the extra mile, ensuring your pet is fully cared for.\n\nIts a large facility with lots of employees, but there's only one Dr. Braken.  He answers each question himself.", "business_id": "CIOiKtH0q8cyMBTO7WAF8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bLiqSbQIxaRZvfn2TfkWOw", "review_id": "gnA8KUGOyCvZyXlwE2_vxg", "text": "overall, the practice is very good. however, some of the people answering the phone are diagnosing or deciding when the animal should be seen. a year ago i called because one of our dogs was hunched over and vomiting.  i called and the person w/whom i spoke said it was nothing, that i could wait a few days and see what happened. i told her i was leaving the next day and didn't feel it could or should wait. she again discouraged me and finished by saying \"well, if you really have to come in, we're here till 6\". i called another vet whose staff said to bring the dog in immediately. i did. he was diagnosed with a condition that would have either killed him  or rendered him criticaly ill had i waited per the employee's suggestion. i've been discouraged more than once by the phone answerer from bringing pets in.  each time, i've taken them to this other vet and each time, they've had something signicant.  we've slowly transferred their care to this other practice.  i'm sure dr. bracken has no clue the front office is making decisions that could be life or death.  if a client calls, then the staff should attempt, within reason, to schedule an appointment as soon as possible.  dr. bracken is a very thoughtful, conscientious and smart person. he has a VERY busy practice, guaranteed you will wait. if you have an 8am appointment, he will see you at 8:30. he wants to be sure all the appointments are there before he arrives in the morning. he goes beyond the norm in calling patients, being available after hours for critical situations. so it's a balancing act. you have to be assertive in getting your pets' needs met, not with him, but with the person answering the phone, so you can get in. once you see him, it's all gold. he's great.", "business_id": "CIOiKtH0q8cyMBTO7WAF8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "smznpVwQmkd-yBO3mwgvAQ", "review_id": "DW2BOGvOQ07sTEDVTlpdZA", "text": "It doesn's get much better than this. I feel my animal children are in safe hands with Dr. Bracken. Not a clinic where all they want to do is sell you stuff, run up your bill with scare tactics. You can actually talk with Dr. Bracken and he listens.", "business_id": "CIOiKtH0q8cyMBTO7WAF8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bLiqSbQIxaRZvfn2TfkWOw", "review_id": "wuKUBXrI4er-et1vqFyLVQ", "text": "i was recently contacted by someone from dr. bracken's office regarding my review. she was very thoughtful, kind and interested in what i had written. i reiterated that dr. bracken is great. he has gone above and beyond for us on many occasions. he is not the issue.  my issue was with someone who answered the phone not allowing me to make an appointment to take an ill pet in. i felt the pet's condition was being diagnosed by someone not qualified or authorized to do so. the person who recently called me handled the issue in a very professional way. i really appreciated her taking the time to call and listen to my concerns. we had a great conversation. that's the sign of a well-run business.", "business_id": "CIOiKtH0q8cyMBTO7WAF8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jCyt_ipwjh4Ng5aUAR2Aww", "review_id": "u7LWP0qJhAfpAaeEpKac4A", "text": "I have had dogs my whole life and have been to many different Vets around Scottsdale and Phoenix. I got a new puppy in July and a friend recommended Dr. Bracken so highly that I decided to go instead of taking her to my regular vet. I signed her up on the puppy plan which is great when you have a new puppy. It includes all shots, nail trimmings, visits and a discount on spaying. Dr. Bracken is the sweetest, most caring vet I have ever been to, he takes time to teach you puppy training and answers any and all questions you may have.  I have since taken my two other dogs and transferred their medical records to his office. You can tell on your first visit that Dr. Bracken's office is very busy but he is worth the wait. He loves dogs just as much as you do and isn't driven by the all mighty dollar that so many other vets exude. I would trust his honest, straight forward opinion over any one else!!!!!! I normally don't write that many reviews but if you love your dogs as much as I do, you'd taken them here!", "business_id": "CIOiKtH0q8cyMBTO7WAF8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3ONPPazUH-Q3XblYJIaA1A", "review_id": "aNVEzE1YEBu8q1V03vc9Tw", "text": "Dr. Bracken is the best vet I have ever encountered.  My dog hurt his back and they took fantastic care of him and found a great neurosurgeon for us to have his back fixed.  All his general checkups and teeth cleaning have been great. The staff there just really seem to love animals and it shows. They even call back to check in to make sure everything is going okay with him. It's a ways to Arcadia from my house ( I live in south Tempe ), but I wouldn't even consider taking my dog to anyone else.  If you are looking for a vet you can't do better than Dr. Bracken.", "business_id": "CIOiKtH0q8cyMBTO7WAF8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BL00rDLTx70bwXhgDA4WAg", "review_id": "pCjbbrR_DijTQ5rYB-VeSw", "text": "Those who have cats and love them as much as I do, know that it can be difficult to find a veterinarian who is good with them. The reviews written by Teri B. and Sarah K. helped me to make up my mind and give this clinic a try since I was looking for the vet who was on the holistic side and really good with cats. And so far I haven't been disappointed. Dr. Bracken is very knowledgeable and progressive, and just like other reviews say - very kind, attentive to your pet, generous with his time and doesn't try to run the bill or prescribe/do any unnecessary procedures. The day before we went there I read somewhere online that a good veterinarian, before going straight to the exam, will try to interact with your pet, and that's exactly what Dr. Bracken did, even before he introduced himself to us! I have a Bengal and Dr. Bracken already knew what to expect of him, it was obvious he was familiar with the breed. But what is more important, my cat, who usually goes crazy at the vet's office, headbutted him marking him as his friend. He also asked me to tell him about my cat which had never happened before at other veterinarians' offices. \nWhen I told him my cat was on a BARF diet (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food) he didn't roll his eyes and didn't try to convince me that it was dangerous or inappropriate as I've read most veterinarians do. Actually, after talking a little more to him about it, I found out that he had done some reading on this topic and sees positive results. He even accepted \"An open letter to veterinary professionals\" that I had printed out for him, which appeals to veterinarians to stop endorsing dry kibble and supporting pet food companies that have only one goal - profit and not our pets' health, and instead to learn more about ALL diets so they could help us to make better choices for our pets when it comes to their nutrition. He didn't try to push any vaccines (we were there for an annual exam) either.  To sum it up, the exam was not as stressful for my cat (which means for me as well) as usual, my cat likes his new doctor and I trust him. The only negative - you may have to schedule the appointment way ahead of time, especially if the only day you can go is Saturday. We had to wait about 2 or 3 weeks, but I say it's worth it.", "business_id": "CIOiKtH0q8cyMBTO7WAF8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4mfzhsW_jJ2BL3_DnzOaWw", "review_id": "lpSA_LS2LIbBoAcv57-vGA", "text": "We have been going with our animals to see Dr. B and the rest of that great crew for over 15 years.  He is the only Dr one of my pets liked...really more like one of very few people.  But when she saw Dr., it was kisses for all.  I just wish I could have kept him my very own secret!  We have been through many sad and happy times.  And I hope, he NEVER retires.", "business_id": "CIOiKtH0q8cyMBTO7WAF8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9Tzqb8D0u88dP-k3StDsvw", "review_id": "lll9_t_45meX96-HIhSRfQ", "text": "Do you ever meet someone and it just clicks that they are in exactly the right profession, doing exactly what they were put on this earth to do? That's Dr. Bracken. We've been going to Arcadia with our pets ever since I was a little girl and now I take my own family pet there. I can't say enough good things about the kindness, love and warmth that Dr. Bracken shows each pet. He talks to them a little before taking them back to take care of them and immediately puts both my dog and me at ease. He's gone above and beyond his job description in so many ways, from taking a sick pet home with him to care for, to calling long after his office hours to give veterinary advice when I was frantic and needed an answer, I could never thank him enough.", "business_id": "CIOiKtH0q8cyMBTO7WAF8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MQaI6fYfhOl9vBHBeopP_Q", "review_id": "sKgbh5Nm_7I4KR2yvdB_tw", "text": "My puppy's trainer recommended Dr. Bracken's office.  He and his staff are great!  They are kind and genuinely care about the pets they treat.  I won't take my pets anywhere else from now on.", "business_id": "CIOiKtH0q8cyMBTO7WAF8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BRx4pOdxK258jrKv3zP4Vg", "review_id": "_rqFUTdZ_6nmotPny92zeg", "text": "Best in the business...period.  We've had a ton of issues of late and they always take our call and always guide us in the right direction. Top notch!  Unfortunately, looks like we will be calling in the morning...again.", "business_id": "CIOiKtH0q8cyMBTO7WAF8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1ElxPf1VbGZ1GqpBhDefFQ", "review_id": "R4FYUZ3qB2IENlGejRJ0eQ", "text": "When I first got my dog from a shelter I took him to his first vet visit and he told me that my dog needed all of this work done, which would have cost me over $1,000. I was then referred, by a friend, to Dr. Bracken, who has been amazing. He said he didn't need any of that stuff done. Dr. Bracken has taken such good care of my dog and he has also tried to save me money. My dog had knee surgery and when I went to pay for it, he said, \"Just give me what you can right now.\" \"You can make payments every month, even if it's just $10.\" I couldn't believe it. He REALLY cares about the animals and is such a nice person.\n\nI have always felt comfortable there. And Penny, who works in the front, is awesome!", "business_id": "CIOiKtH0q8cyMBTO7WAF8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "va02uX_MvN2suVKIX_pNeA", "review_id": "W0w_6Y-JE6AAc8pUZDFYbA", "text": "I know a lot of people writing reviews on here have been many times. I have only been 3 times for my boy charlie but absolutely great experience in relation to care. When someone is sincere not trying to run up the bill and find the best solution there are many others who also want the same attention. This does equate to long waits but its worth it. The other day they squeezed charlie in for a quick skin test since he had mange before and same symptoms show again. Found it wasn't so have another appointment scheduled for next week. Expected to be in and out in 15 minutes like staff said took a solid 45. Just plan ahead and be patient.", "business_id": "CIOiKtH0q8cyMBTO7WAF8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vG_nMOBgLkanADY_RvpAkQ", "review_id": "SouBtHObBVc7QuRBeRnD4g", "text": "Dr Bracken is the best! He has a wonderful bedside manner, and he knows his stuff! \n\nHe loves big dogs (we have Newfoundlands) and knows problems specific to them. For example, when we were in a different state, our newf got sick, and we still didn't have an answer after $3000 work up. When we saw Dr Bracken (after we moved), he gave us the answer right away, without running a single test. And he was right all along. \n\nHe is super caring, and even if he doesn't see you back for a follow up, he always wants you to call and let him know how your baby is doing. \n\nThe only drawback is that I have referred so many people to him (as I'm sure others have), that his schedule is always booked, and unless you are an established patient, it may be hard to get an appt.", "business_id": "CIOiKtH0q8cyMBTO7WAF8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eP9AigoizFeVdYNoBtRC7g", "review_id": "d7O8sOvhHl_hHt7_2MzGkQ", "text": "My family and I (including our beasties) could not love Dr. Bracken and the team at AAC more. Dr. Bracken has treated several generations of our pets, including our Siamese kitties who had feline leukemia. The second of the two, when I took her in after a long illness, was in constant pain by that stage and needed to be euthanised that day. Dr. Bracken let me hold her while he administered the shot. He comforted both me and my beloved kittycat and did the right thing for her. Like many other reviewers, I can attest to his compassion, warmth, expertise, and wonderful bedside manner.\n\nSince we have been with this practice for so many years (dogs--mixed and pure breeds, and several cats), they are extremely good about fitting in quick emergency consultations when there is an urgent problem. And Dr. Bracken's availability--emotional as well as in person--is great! I am trying to help my little King Charles Cavalier lose some weight and get fit. Dr. Bracken gave very good advice on feeding and what to strive for in terms of gradual weight loss. He even said that if I needed to call for emotional support as an indulgent pet parent (\"But he wants more food!\"), I could. He goes so above and beyond the call of duty.\n\nYou get real animal lovers and the best care possible at Arcadia Animal Clinic. As someone else said, I'd give them six stars if I could.", "business_id": "CIOiKtH0q8cyMBTO7WAF8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pmuSXtev1As7NjWkfbo4lw", "review_id": "SQFf5rCSjbR8lS-29uOOgg", "text": "Dr. Braken is the best vet, hands down!  He is the gold standard of vets and takes excellent care and thoroughness in his work!  I will not trust anyone else with my dog and wish I could give him a 100 stars, he's that great!", "business_id": "CIOiKtH0q8cyMBTO7WAF8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "73crJRw-NOUKGELY3hZcSw", "review_id": "EbYe2XHW2sYZr5lz-FTzYQ", "text": "Dr. Bracken is one in a million.  He is the best vet ever!  Once you take your pets to see Dr. Bracken you won't want to ever take them anywhere else!  I have been taking my dogs there for over 13 years now.  My dogs have had many problems over the years and Dr. Bracken is always available to help you.  He will not run unnecessary procedures and will give your pets the best care available.  I cannot say enough wonderful things about him and his staff.  I agree with one other reviewer who said she would give him 100 star rating if she could.  He is that good!", "business_id": "CIOiKtH0q8cyMBTO7WAF8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LtdhQ15Y_DJu5oSPr20MbA", "review_id": "xRVqNYNqtJ1CDo2hfp8dVA", "text": "1-1/2 stars for the doctor's reputation. He's supposed to be exceptional.  1/2 star for the person I talked to being friendly but unconcerned. When calling I got a busy signal each time I tried for over 5 minutes.  When the phone was answered I was put on hold for at least another 5 minutes.  When I got a person I said I wanted to make an appointment for my dog. I wasn't asked what was wrong with my pet I was just asked if my dog was a current patient.  I said no and was then told it would be at least 3 weeks before they'd be able to see us.  To me busy signals and long holds don't bode well and then 3 weeks to get an appointment with them not even knowing my dog's condition?  The practice must be TOO busy and they need additional help.  Going elsewhere.", "business_id": "CIOiKtH0q8cyMBTO7WAF8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_6NI9_kujXCUEiwrnDI53g", "review_id": "VNy1N3RxSlAyRLWoj8yRUQ", "text": "Dr. Bracken and his staff are amazing, he is the dog whisperer!  I have been taking both of my dogs here for years, and I love this vet.  They are focused on what is best for my dog, don't recommend things they don't need, and are very reasonable.  They even called to check up on my pup after she had her teeth cleaned.  They are awesome and I recommend them to all of my friends and family who have pets. :)", "business_id": "CIOiKtH0q8cyMBTO7WAF8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3ppKm3MFs6XXLgYefHo2_A", "review_id": "JyXW1KNtfUap4olQw50SGQ", "text": "Dr. Bracken and his staff are top notch! They actually care about you and your pets. They worked with me and my husband to get our puppies in on time for their 9 week shots even though the schedule was full. Such a great team of knowledgable people!!", "business_id": "CIOiKtH0q8cyMBTO7WAF8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t-dlAFuy0YeOeDt4QtC0Og", "review_id": "KYyRVt0_mNkDgEflfqE_Fg", "text": "My family and I have been going to Arcadia Animal Clinic for years! Even when we lived in North Phoenix, we have always believed the hour drive to see Dr. Bracken was well worth it. He is honest, caring, and does an amazing job at taking his time to explain what is going on with your dog in layman's terms. I, as well as everyone I know who sees Dr. Bracken, can testify that he GENUINELY cares about every animal that walks through the door!  \nOur dog has had some very random medical problems throughout his life. Dr. Bracken has always taken time and care to make a medial treatment plan that is FAIR! I am writing this review because in addition to already loving our care at Arcadia Animal Clinic, Dr. Bracken and the family at the clinic helped us in a way that they will never know. My fianc\u00e9 and I were 3 weeks away from our Sedona wedding when our lab suddenly stopped peeing and refused food. Dr. Bracken stayed late in the office to talk us through the process of decisions we had to make at the emergency animal clinic. After $1,800 (ouch!) and no real diagnosis, AAC's office called us to see how he was doing after the hospital visit. The decision was made to bring him in for a few days to keep under AAC's care and observation. \nWe were extremely nervous; first, for the uncertainty of the situation, and second, because Coltrane was going to be our ring bearer in the wedding and we didn't know if he was going to be healthy enough to come on the trip up North. We were also stinging from the hospital bill - the thought of him going in for more treatment with our wedding pending 2 weeks away was devastating. \nDr. Bracken kept him longer than the anticipated 2 nights. Their staff was extremely kind and patient with us (I don't know how they deal so well with all of us crazed animal parents!) and after 7 days of overnight care with a catheter, 3 prescriptions, and a scheduled surgery, they called us and told us Cole could come home. When my fianc\u00e9 went to pay our bill, Dr. Bracken told us to enjoy our wedding and it was a gift from the Arcadia Animal Clinic. \nThere are no words that can explain how special that moment was for us. In the midst of the most stressful and financially trying couple weeks of our lives, they showed us love. I will never be able to say enough about this act of kindness; it left us literally stunned. \nWe will work our way to repay the staff of Arcadia Animal Clinic and will forever be thankful for that favor which meant the entire world to us. Thank you Dr. Bracken and your team for showing us that good people still exist in this world, and thank you for the extra special care of our most loved family member - Coltrane!!", "business_id": "CIOiKtH0q8cyMBTO7WAF8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cY8ZEkCMdM12L4HBeZCmRw", "review_id": "Gr3lryTnndUidZVaK8mXVQ", "text": "Simply amazing I would never trust any other vet then Dr Bracken, I have 2 current cats that go to doctor Bracken Eve who is 8 months old and my recent kitte addition my little boy Dante who is only 12 weeks, Dante is currently sick with a URI and I have gone to 2 emergency animal clinics and Dr Bracken, after calling Dr Bracken again with my concerns he finally stated to not go back to an emergency animal clinic and if I have any questions or concerns they will make sure to take full responsibility of Dante, I have full trust in Dr Bracken that he will take care of Dante and make him better, he is the best that I've ever been to, I wish I could take him everywhere I go due to my husband being in the military... Dr Bracken you have one of the best hearts, your an amazing man and I'm so happy you're in my family's life!", "business_id": "CIOiKtH0q8cyMBTO7WAF8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ovEAyG44rCnTc8uXSPBIlw", "review_id": "GLLeLYAnz6R1nNP4VP-zow", "text": "This is the very best vet on the planet. What he has done for my old dogs is unreal. He has extended and increased the quality of their lives tremendously. I am so lucky to know him! I can never thank Dr Brackon enough! Sweet Pea and Sadie thank him as well! : )", "business_id": "CIOiKtH0q8cyMBTO7WAF8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a_UGd-H5LZcbEgOLI_94GQ", "review_id": "5ZQP-mzYYjhJSt9oPSvM5A", "text": "Dr Bracken is by far the most hard working, compassionate and understanding veterinarian out there. I was recommended to him by not 1 but THREE separate friends after my dog was hit by a car. My dog, Maeby, is a rescue dog and the light of my life. Seeing her get hit by a car was one of the most traumatic experiences of my life followed by a very stressful few months. I initially rushed her to an Emergency Clinic in Glendale who was available at night. I was terrified by their service. $400 dollars later I took her home with pain medication, some antibiotics and a 3 day internal bleeding watch. The next day I woke up to pooling blood coming from her undercarriage and once she finally let's me take a look I notice a HUGE gash that had completely been overlooked at least 4-5 inches on the underside of her tail. I took her back to find out her tail was broken and needed to be amputated. So now I'm on my second visit and the vet that comes out says that \"these things happen\" and \"can easily be overlooked\" Excuse me? She's a 13 pound dog. For that price and for being hit by a car I don't think I'm out of left field in expecting you look at the entire dog. \nUltimately he tells me her tail needs to be amputated and it would cost $1400 but did not want to \"steal my thunder\"..this was a problem as I didn't have that kind of money up front and had already spent a few hundred. I pay for the x rays of the tail they overlooked, the sutures and for additional pain medication-- about another 300 dollars. \n\nI was hysterical. My friends recommended getting a second opinion and this is when my god send, Dr Bracken came into play. He agreed to see Maeby the next morning- somehow he was able to make out what I was saying through my high intensity gurgle cries. She stayed intermittently with Dr Bracken and staff for a month getting her tail sutures checked and rebandaged; checking her hemmoraging and cuts and bumps. We were going twice a week which was extremely overwhelming in it's own. Some days I just had to get to work and they would watch her the whole day for me. Dr Bracken understood my financial concern and the love (understatement) I have for my dog. They worked with me and never made me feel anything less than welcome and at home regardless of my hysterics every single visit. \n\nThe whole staff has a deep love for animals and understands how much yours means to you. They will give you nothing but straight answers, 100% of their attention and fantastic service. I think half of them are also human psychologists. \n\nMaeby ended up losing most of her tail through the process but Dr  Bracken never lost sight of my concerns for her and would call me personally with check ups. She is now back to her normal puppy antics and happy as ever wagging her little nub every minute of the day. \n\nWe will come here for life and I constantly rave about this place. You won't find a better vet anywhere in Phoenix.", "business_id": "CIOiKtH0q8cyMBTO7WAF8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mlL6MuK5zU6tGTbV3X0nhA", "review_id": "w8BOWiatRCl3LipPiEP5tg", "text": "Passed by this new store as I was coming back from the Home Depot on Thomas. WOW! Did they ever pull out all the stops with this store! You have to see this one as the manager told me its called a \"Flagship\" store. This thing is HUGE! Another drive-thru with ample parking and tons of seating inside and out. D&D has really improved their image big time in Phoenix and this store says it all.  A+ on customer service once again and the coffee was stellar. I tried the new Berries N' Cream donuts which was very good I must say. All in all another great location and amazing store....If you like Dunkin you need to see this store!", "business_id": "T-AAN0CizEBOTtHinTuvrQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QT-7jpsEuCR-pFro59KBtQ", "review_id": "FE8-FtPb-7BSLLKLhTdvhw", "text": "We have been there a few times for coffee. The coffee is very good. The customer service is good. The price is great compared to Starbuck's and the drive through is quick and easy. One night we stopped by for decaf. After staying awake until 2 am, I realized that the coffee was caffeinated. That was not so good. \n\nThe donuts are terrible. They don't taste like what I remember as a kid. There was no depth to the cake donut and it was super light and spongy. Not what I think of when it comes to a cake donut. On top of it, the donut tasted like chemicals. I'm not sure if it was the frosting. It certainly did not have that homemade taste. Wishell's on McDowell is much better.", "business_id": "T-AAN0CizEBOTtHinTuvrQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "vn3lecMsL3kXVe-7hg3gLg", "review_id": "q7VROm8OvQKoevlV4cDcIw", "text": "I do love Dunkin Donuts..... specifically the Toasted Coconut and Chocolate Frosted cake. :)\n\nPretty much 99% of the time I get the Coffee & 2 donuts combo (of course the Toasted Coconut & Chocolate Frosted cake). \n\nI used to go here WAY too often -- so often, that they know it's me when I order at the drive-thru. Cause I get the \"Toasted Coconut & Chocolate Frosted cake\"..... \n\nAnd seriously, I have to say that everytime -- cause for a long time they would mess up and give me a chocolate glazed donut or chocolate frosted glazed donut - - def not the same. \n\nFriendly staff. Make sure you get the coffee punch card if you order alot of Medium-sized coffees here...", "business_id": "T-AAN0CizEBOTtHinTuvrQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J2YM0tXQKmOF6RtVIzH8-A", "review_id": "FHdOLOHi9mahVCCZivc97w", "text": "Not the Dunkin Donuts that everyone remembers.\n\nTwo tiny shelves of stale donuts...I guess when the grocer is selling your way overpriced coffee like gangbusters, you can forget what got you there in the first place.", "business_id": "T-AAN0CizEBOTtHinTuvrQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-12-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NNdfPF-UhvLB8FxbsuSC5A", "review_id": "s5tEVjQdDDBRNZGTBum_bg", "text": "The drive-thru open until 9pm, but the in-store service closed at 8pm.  Haven't had a chance of trying it out, will do it hopefully soon.", "business_id": "T-AAN0CizEBOTtHinTuvrQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IqrtFpXjwUhJNd28LUOOeg", "review_id": "jvVIr4d8vIJqgTF2cS0RTQ", "text": "Have you been dunkin lately? If not make sure to check this one out.  Prices are cheaper then Starbucks and coffee tastes better. What's not to like about that? \nThere is a set of standards to be expected these days when it comes to coffee. What about service? At this DD the service is fast. From drive tru window to walking in, your coffee will be ready in 1 minute or less. It's a rather simple relationship between any customer and any retailer. You provide the coin, they provide the service. And this DD work very good from that perspective.", "business_id": "T-AAN0CizEBOTtHinTuvrQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DghMl81bONCh5ELnrgn4Fw", "review_id": "9HhoDATqFsZL_hiPPDfcWA", "text": "I wake up with a smile knowing I'll soon have a cup of their delicious coffee.", "business_id": "T-AAN0CizEBOTtHinTuvrQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gaPziistQeCyxDApmSmxVA", "review_id": "9gBdi0W5CJjx6xKj2AgMTw", "text": "The food and price was exceptionally good, I was excited due to my hometown not having more than one dunkin donuts within 20miles from my house but the service could have been friendlier.", "business_id": "T-AAN0CizEBOTtHinTuvrQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NJh0lmuNZprBReV3XwTaeg", "review_id": "XZPPkPPXsk3ZVup_1bY_tg", "text": "Having a tough time this morning Dunkin?\n\nI ordered a Large mocha and an glazed donut.\n\nI received a medium coffee with cream and sugar.\n\nIt was at 11:00pm and I was the only car in the line.\n\nI don't feel the need to say anything else...\n\n:)", "business_id": "T-AAN0CizEBOTtHinTuvrQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O0JgW6Tg6R0n-rtJP2GMzg", "review_id": "XoG6Tz3RrmM7eDhVQjTCKQ", "text": "Not the best run Dunkin' Donuts.", "business_id": "T-AAN0CizEBOTtHinTuvrQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0MoQX876QxWj0TMsMT7kbw", "review_id": "ICRW6ICzuUZP_N0KPesI3A", "text": "After hearing all the hype, the commercials on tv, etc.... I finally got to experience Dunkin Donuts first hand.  I tried their donuts, coffee and breakfast sandwich. HMMM... Let's just say, I am not too disappointed that i don't have access to one locally. Their donuts were dry, my local donuts shop have way better donuts.", "business_id": "T-AAN0CizEBOTtHinTuvrQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bE35LHaO5P-J6nBKXeVg5w", "review_id": "T5WMDAkrFaGEMQnrZj4BMQ", "text": "I like dunkin'  but the service sucks ..  The cashier was rude but I would be too if I had that job. \n\n\n\n\nShe messed up on our order didn't go back to change it because it would've been a waste of time she probably would've messed up on that as well. \n\nJust left dunkin' 20min ago!", "business_id": "T-AAN0CizEBOTtHinTuvrQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BxavUQDDAcwwOxCa6EOIYg", "review_id": "IRMrKpNWJ-plEWMViN9RCw", "text": "The donuts, sandwiches, and service are good but the coffee is slightly slacking. I'm by no means a coffee snob as I enjoy everything from Keurig to Starbucks and all the hipster shops in between but both the iced and hot coffee here have been disappointing through numerous visits.  They would possibly be better if you're into flavored drinks but stick to snacks if you like your coffee black.", "business_id": "T-AAN0CizEBOTtHinTuvrQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "rAQCKFFNOtuXktF82g_B4w", "text": "Stopped into this bright, cheery, comfortable, spotlessly clean EPL for lunch today.  Counter person Consuelo provided fast, friendly & accurate service, & very soon I was digging into my flame-broiled chicken feast.\n\nOn this, my first visit to this location, I ordered a 2-Piece meal with a leg & thigh, a Garden Salad & Carne Asada Chili for my sides, corn tortillas, & avocado salsa to dip them in.\n\nEvery bite of this meal was just terrific, & their amazingly low price was even lower than usual, with the $3.99 coupon I received on my last visit to an EPL.  (The salad they give you here, alone, would be at least $5 almost anywhere else!)\n\nI'm a BIG fan of El Pollo Loco & this location is running in top form.  YAY!!!    :-))", "business_id": "TBTaMIaeDw5B79hXDZBtrA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tAV2JgZ2VPqrB2NQ2762nQ", "review_id": "3ec9g424HcUwsyXDFZJ0hg", "text": "The service here was great.  I say that because we arrived here about 10 minutes before closing, on two occasions in the past 6 days.  Even though they were already cleaning up and putting things away, the employees still managed to get us some food and send us on our merry way.  The reason we arrived so late is because we were on a road trip and by the time we got into town, all we wanted were some salads and some chicken.  Each time we were here, we ordered about 5 salads and a lot of chicken (ordering for 10 people).  Never once was there a grimace or a sigh or an odd look as if to say \"don't these customers know we are closing soon.\"  \n\nThanks El Pollo for putting up with us and feeding us right before closing time!", "business_id": "TBTaMIaeDw5B79hXDZBtrA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g5Ap-K98t5uQpBDM6nQVdw", "review_id": "x80fSsm7UCCU6MAsHOrEcw", "text": "I have been frequenting El Pollo Loco for a couple years now.  It is a great quick option for something fast that is mildly healthy and low carbs (if you order right).  They recently went thru a renovation and really improved the interior.  Service is always prompt and friendly.  \n\nMenu is pretty basic, they have added items like tacos ect.  The tacos are very good but not healthy at all.  The main menu item of course is chicken and they offer a few choices of family meals with 2-4 sides.  I recommend the loco salad with the avocado cilantro ranch, yum, yum.  \n\nThe chicken is not fried and is grilled but has a nice crisp to it, and served with corn or flour tortillas. You may doctor up with chopped onion, salsa and cilantro.\n\nIf you are in the area and need a quick dinner - Give El Pollo Loco a try", "business_id": "TBTaMIaeDw5B79hXDZBtrA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-JJvZt30Z0xvMYqvUD1OGA", "review_id": "gk1fprV7kfgvx0VTCNvqNw", "text": "Great place for chicken. I come here about 3 times a month, Love the corn and black bean sides", "business_id": "TBTaMIaeDw5B79hXDZBtrA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rLL7YKSJRyj9cVhiM_Y5pw", "review_id": "kDNFmVDz2OAkOxuRQzaD9w", "text": "i don't know what to say their double chicken bowl deal is delicious! you get a lot of food here for your money i think plus the salsa bar is pretty dang good itself!!!.", "business_id": "TBTaMIaeDw5B79hXDZBtrA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R15def-wYLFRwZ_Tgou8Qg", "review_id": "rZYtcXmOYoi65J7pRxOZAQ", "text": "Del Taco? Get the fuck outta here.\nTaco Bell? No way in hell.\n\nHands down the best fast food Mexican restaurant on the face of the planet.\n\nThe stuffed quesadillas are out of this world delicious.\n\nThe Chicken Tacos al Carbon: quite the tasty street taco.\n\nI can only assume the other stuff they sell is excellent too. Red salsa is ok, but the green salsa is where its at.\n\nHappy feasting.", "business_id": "TBTaMIaeDw5B79hXDZBtrA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IhcTLLWKS6ZiNyIX9oQQPQ", "review_id": "kTeo7KyTBHEi67e8ABX5ew", "text": "A trifecta of goodness - service, food, and value.  I stopped in to pick up lunch for a working Saturday at the office.  The value family meals are just that.  Plenty of everything and very flavorful.  Also, it is very clean inside the restaurant and the salsa bar was well stocked and tidy as well.", "business_id": "TBTaMIaeDw5B79hXDZBtrA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lqsfBANp7gNdCcPTpY40IA", "review_id": "sdVWGrApb2P1_Q_HeCjMCQ", "text": "My overall take away was that it was a long wait (over 10 minutes and there were no other drive through or dinning room customers), the food was eh, and it was pricey. I don't think I'll be going back.", "business_id": "TBTaMIaeDw5B79hXDZBtrA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZW8jy6ehrNzn9A5iCubVGg", "review_id": "kLbu5rWmcoaSNU-hJM1Dmw", "text": "I usually don't like to review chain restaurants but I have loved El Pollo Loco since birth! I feel like this is a great alternative to eating fried chicken. I find myself able to eat a full meal with out the guilt that comes with eating McDonalds or Popeyes or any other fast food. If I'm in the mood for something super healthy, which I haven't been in a while lol, I'll go for their humongous chicken tostadas. The whole thing is delicious including the taco shell bowl that it comes in. Their chicken is just amazing. You can taste that it is freshly grilled after marinating forever. Even though it is fast food, it doesn't taste like it! On the more regular occasion we usually opt for the family meal that comes with 8 pieces of chicken, 2 large sides, a salad and dessert for about $20. Macaroni and cheese is my side of choice; super cheesy (probably not healthy). We get some flour tortillas and make little tacos with the chicken, salsa and rice (Eric likes to put Mac n cheese in too). Even if its just the two of us, I love taking the leftovers to work for lunch. I love their salsa, so much that we can never go through the drive thru bc I have no shame and need about 15 salsas :). El Pollo Loco is my fast food of choice!\nP.s. the staff is super nice, they messed up on our order and took care of our next meal!", "business_id": "TBTaMIaeDw5B79hXDZBtrA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MHQQadI61XUbPWuQ95P4GQ", "review_id": "mhpvcCw1DanBzIiIGW53Pg", "text": "El Pollo Loco is my favoritest of allll fast food chains. I can eat BRC burritos (short for beans, rice and cheese) everyday and be a happy girl. Ask for extra green salsa. They make all their salsas in house, but the green one is full of cilantro and is super delicious.", "business_id": "TBTaMIaeDw5B79hXDZBtrA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DrPOgnV9F077zbW-bD7jdw", "review_id": "scL2uI0yJMBv_SqtN0J1yw", "text": "Recently moved to Phoenix, and this place is in my neighborhood.  El Pollo Loco is overpriced food with very small proportions.  I spent like $10 on some quesadilla's and they came with a small packet of tortillas and mushy salsa.  I'm a skinny guy, but was still hungry after eating this. The staff at this location seemed uninterested in their jobs both times I tried out them out.  Not worth it.", "business_id": "TBTaMIaeDw5B79hXDZBtrA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 9, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "Os2lTi-FPs_wJU0XkO6T9w", "text": "I rarely do fast food, but every now and then, I find it convenient, cheap, and oh so appealing, especially when fast food drive-thru windows exist!\n\nSo, on a recent Sunday, upon realizing that I had two hungry kids in the car and nothing too appealing at the house to eat, I made my way toward El Pollo Loco, entered the drive-thru, and within 10 minutes, was headed home with a feast for all!\n\nI ordered a salad for myself, some chicken nuggets and sides of mac and cheese, corn, broccoli, and french fries for the kids.  However, I arrived home to find that they forgot to include the broccoli.  Bummer.\n\nI liked my salad and the kids liked the nuggets and fries.  The other stuff, not so much, but there's always something that doesn't get eaten at my house with 2 little ones that are hit and miss picky eaters.  \n\nI noticed El Pollo Loco offers some family style meals and everything is moderately priced, so I may just return again soon to try more from the menu.", "business_id": "TBTaMIaeDw5B79hXDZBtrA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "wuCszpVPMIMyOCualnZtaw", "review_id": "zVyv0mhsuR_2yd64T4yoDA", "text": "Somewhat Disappointed This Time\n\n\nMy co-workers and I go to El Pollo Loco because of the tasty and healthy roasted chicken.  I say healthy because it's not fried like most other  fast food restaurants.  EL Pollo Loco gives guest the opportunity to order dark meat (leg and thigh) or white meat (breast and wing).  The chicken goes well with their Spanish Rice and tortillas.\n\nI was just quite disappointed in my most recent visit.  I order the grilled chicken salad  and to be honest the salad juzt wasn't very good.  The lett e was wilted and the chicken was somewhat dry.  However, my co-workers really enjoyed their meals.\n\nI think I will go back and try a burrito or maybe even a bowl.", "business_id": "TBTaMIaeDw5B79hXDZBtrA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "YxRKHhhuWxX96_quP9Tgyg", "review_id": "cAGO9oLdxg-uU1-SBo5POg", "text": "this place is pretty hard to find if you're not looking for it, because it is behind a circle k.\n\nit's a typical dive bar, with super friendly people, lots of weirdos, pool and dart tournaments. also: karaoke. the people here are really into the karaoke, too. there was a lot of softer stuff like the 60s dude who sang the doors, nights in what satin and patsy cline; a dude they call elvis who looks like he is from a weirdo alternate universe and sings frank sinatra type stuff (also: he smells horribly bad); and a bunch of cougars singing old-80s bombs.\n\nthe men's bathroom is super awkwardly setup, but if you're the type that wants to show yourself off, you can probably make that happen pretty easily, since about the whole bar can you see the urianal when you open the door.\n\ni doubt it will become a staple for us but it might end up in the rotation when we're in the mood for something different.\n\nbe on the lookout for randy. he'll probably talk to you", "business_id": "fuoUja6AXOaOikyLaKOrNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k1gklSpB0xTlrDbcVuE-fA", "review_id": "H4PbRM_UK2gWsqgVCrSsgw", "text": "Great neighborhood sports bar!! Price is right, lots of drink specials. If you like playing pool or darts this place is for you.", "business_id": "fuoUja6AXOaOikyLaKOrNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "wRGRYwLSF9P81Urfb9Rxcw", "review_id": "O9L1uy5efdjKoI2e4hvVlw", "text": "We were looking for a dive bar, and a dive bar we got. Upon entry, I was a little scared and concerned that DMX (aka: Earl Simmons)  was on his way in with us, packing some major heat. Hey, you never know. Where *are* my dogs at? \n\nI noticed this is a Pittsburgh Steeler haunt. Pool is complimentary on Sunday evenings. \n\nThe air hockey table was unplugged. \n\nIt was a dive.", "business_id": "fuoUja6AXOaOikyLaKOrNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "43JZ1KCPjErfd9QHi8Au-A", "review_id": "jX-4m9MggDRRmayYBMJhtA", "text": "Wonderful neighborhood Italian restaurant. It's been at the same location for 25 years, and is a good, solid family-type restaurant (though mercifully, there are never any screaming babies) where the focus is food and personal service. It appeals to an older crowd (okay, so no screaming grandchildren), but if you're looking for an intimate dining experience, a place where you can meet some friends or have a quiet dinner for two (or one), La Fontanella can't be beat. \n\nEvery month in the Arcadia News and in some of the Scottsdale papers, La Font. publishes a coupon. No, it's not just for the blue-hairs, and I have yet to see a Cadillarc in the parking lot, but for $47 (with the coupon), you can order an outstanding dinner for two AND a bottle of wine. Don't expect Chateau Cos d'Estournel '89, but you'll have a choice of a decent red or white. I was there a couple of weeks ago and the \"coupon\" red was Castello di Volpia, 2003, Borgiani Chianti. Okay, so it's never been featured in Wine Spectator, but it's still a respectable Chianti.  \n\nService is friendly but not overly intrusive, and there are no annoying, strolling accordion players or violinists to ruin dinner with a sappy, table-side rendition of Santa Lucia. Ahhhhh.....", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "cZEVW_x0NKI69Xm55tknBg", "review_id": "vBbKczLEOov9O_gbnocPaQ", "text": "I can't believe this place has only been reviewed once! Crazy! This place is so friggin out of this world. I don't crave Italian food but this place is so good I think about it all the time. I had the best escrgot I have ever had in my life. They offer a gluten free pasta option. The red sauce is great. The wine selection is good. The service is on point. I will return time and time again and I don't even have to have a special occasion.", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "fzkO1lGkx8MHhT8S4Rbg3w", "review_id": "CWDkMwv6vlLv8fXeZyS9KQ", "text": "I was headed to TeePee, but at the last moment had a change of heart. I decided to go for a new Italian place, and this small restaurant caught my eye. Very small dining room, with nice tables positioned so you can sit close to your date. I had the prosciutto and melon, which came served as a single slice of Cantaloupe sitting on a bed of prosciutto. It was OK, but I was not a fan of the presentation. For my entree I had the Veal Parm, and it was sub-par. It felt like a chicken fried steak. The wine selection was nice, but not anything noteworthy. I noticed three servers, only one of which actually fielding questions, the other two in charge of bread and busing only. I would have preferred a darker, more intimate atmosphere, but it was not bad. The bill for two came to approx $80. I don't think I'll be back, there are too many spots to check out before this place deserves a second visit. Nice if this is your neighborhood Italian spot for a mid-week meal.", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Um8eFxZBCxCR4FNGO0DeEA", "review_id": "vIzpEVo9h8EQgoddsyS3sQ", "text": "Extremely disappointed in this place... I brought my sister and a friend who were both in town from New York. Our waiter was full of inappropriate comments, starting with calling our male friend \"Hugh\" and asking if he was looking for a third girl now that Kendra had left. He later told my sister she looked like Caroline Kennedy, which is NOT a compliment. (Smart woman, very nice, but definitely not a looker. Kennedy, not my sister.) I appreciate friendly, cheerful service, but not ill-thought conversation.\n\nWe started our meals with salads. The house dressing has a distinctive fishy taste, despite being told there were no anchovies in it. There were wilted pieces of lettuce on my plate, and the walnuts were not chopped making it difficult to pick up with a fork at the same time as any of the wilted lettuce.\n\nMy entree was equally as disappointing. I ordered the lasagna, generally a safe choice on a maiden voyage at an Italian restaurant. Unfortunately, this time that was not the case. There were at least a dozen layers of lasagna noodles, making the dish very pasty. Between the layers there was barely any sauce, no discernable meat and zero cheese. I ate barely a quarter of it, yet now, three hours later, I still feel like there is a brick sitting in my stomach.\n\nMy sister ordered the veal parm, despite my story of being stared at by an adorable baby cow on the back of a dairy truck for ten miles in traffic one day. She soon regretted her choice as much as I regretted my lasagna. Mushy and bland, she also barely ate half her dish - and only a forkful of the greasy side dish of pasta served with it.\n\nOur friend ordered a shrimp and pasta dish, which he found adequate. He was please that the shrimp were as large as they were and that there were a lot of them, but he still didn't feel the dish wowed him enough to pay $25 for it.\n\nI finished with a dessert of a ricotta-based cheesecake with lemon curd topping. This too was adequate, as long as the filling and topping was eaten after being scraped off the mushy, bitter bottom layer (one could barely call it a crust).\n\nWe finished our meal at 8 PM on a Sunday night, and we were the only patrons in the establishment. That in itself told us a lot.\n\nI know this place has been open since the '80s, but I'm not sure how. We won't be returning again.", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cfOL87aFWBkzPNeLYhhGoQ", "review_id": "nuZXimfTCZ0UDc0KWqMDQw", "text": "After reading the reviews on this site, I was a little leery about trying this restaurant.  However, my friend had a gift certificate for $50 and was looking forward to  having a nice Italian meal.  \n\nWe had a 6:30 reservation and was promptly greeted and seated.  Our waiter was friendly and knowledgeable and was patient in answering our questions about the various menu items.  \nFor starters we had the artichoke hearts stuffed with seafood drizzled with a Vodka sauce (mmm Yummy!) Just the right amount of garlic but not so much to overpower the delicate seafood mixture.\n\nWe decided to skip the salad and went straight for our entrees:  P had the seafood creps (again, in a Vodka sauce with pistachios.)  I opted for the halibut.  The halibut presentation looked like a Picasso artwork and the halibut steak was the lightest and flakiest I have ever had in my life. Sauteed in seasoned olive oil and italian bread crumbs with three circles on the side of the plate consisting of pureed green pepper drizzled with red pepper sauce. ( Isabella, owner and chef , cheerfully shared her recipe with me but I don't think it would ever come close to how she prepared this awesome fish) She told us that she purchases most of her produce from local growers as well as her meat.  She is a proponent of the \"Slow Food Movement\" and understands the importance of supporting local growers and businesses.\n\nFor dessert we shared  freshly made 3 cheese cake with mix of fresh berries - it was light and oh so delicious. The homemade Tirmasu -light with perfect layers of sponge cake soaked in coffee liqueur combined with sweet whipped cream, mascarpone cheese, coffee, cinnamon and cocoa powder was also divine\nThe wine list was small but original (not your typical run of the mill or popular California wines) and the cappuccino was excellent.\nService was not too slow nor rushed.  The menu also has a couple of gluten free dishes\nThe only slight negative was the bus person who seemed to have an ongoing tiff with our waiter.  This was more amusing than anything else. \n Most of the tables are rather close together which is probably not conducive to a confidential conversation. A couple of the tables at the entrance seemed a little more private.  However,  we met  some very nice and interesting fellow diners which made our dining experience even more special.\nIsabella occasionally makes homemade cookies and instead of mints with our bill we got to sample her chocolate almond cookies that she had made fresh that afternoon. \n\nI am sorry that some of the Yelpers had a bad experience here in the past because the experience we had was totally opposite  Perhaps Isabella read their reviews and decided to make some changes???)\nAnyway, we defintiely will be back to try some of their other tempting dishes and to chat with Isabella again.  Ciao!", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vLMwisRi7IWPooI9YZ1znA", "review_id": "IkIq0vNCsVoIFENZXpXeMw", "text": "It's about time that I write a review for La Fontanella given that I've become a regular.  And I live in New York City.  That an Italian restaurant nearly across the country would not only win over my stomach but my heart is a major deal given that I come from the world of great Italian cuisine.  That all being said, La Fontanella continues to exceed my expectations and win over everyone that I bring with me to eat their food.  I feel like an insider at this point given that I've eaten there so often that I ended up having my wedding reception there.  But given that the owners are so present and charming in the place day in and day out, you'll feel like a regular on your very first visit.\n\nI've seen the other negative reviews on here and I have to tell you that if you are looking for a run-of-the-mill, inexpensive red-sauce joint, this is not the place for you.  La Fontanella is for gourmands and romantics who are serious about quality ingredients and dishes prepared with a heavy measure of love.  Everything (and I mean every last thing) from pasta to sauces to dessert is made in house, and special dishes are focused on fresh, seasonal ingredients.  Case in point - we begged for the artichokes in August that we enjoyed in March, but the owner wouldn't dare serve them to us out of season.  Not because she wanted to deny us our request, but that she only wanted to serve us the best of the best.\n\nCutting to the chase, on my first visit we decided to take a tour of the menu and see what would blow us away.  We started with stuffed mushrooms (luscious and savory), artichokes braised in olive oil (garlicky goodness) and the popular suppli (addictive fried rice balls stuffed with oozy mozzarella, served over homemade bolognese).  The appetizers were rich enough to almost make a meal, but we charged forth nonetheless.  We ordered the Seabass Adriatico (hands-down my favorite - moist flaky filet topped with a toothsome dressing of tomatoes and basil), Pork Loin with Fig Compote, simply grilled lamb chops (great with a squeeze of lemon), and Pescatore Diabolo, a fiery assortment of seafood and crushed red pepper over a tangle of fettucine.  Stuffed and happy, we couldn't eat another bite...and yet, we managed dessert - homemade gelato and zuppa inglese.  A night to remember, we lumbered to the car knowing that we had found a new favorite.\n\nOn subsequent visits, we found other new favorites, like the sinfully rich Gnocchi with Prosciutto and Peas (aka the night where my friend Dave asked for thirds on the homemade bread and dipping oil) and the homemade grilled sausage skewers (aka the night where my husband asked if I could go back into the kitchen and beg to learn the recipe).  \n\nIf you are in the neighborhood and are looking for a treat of the most authentically Italian kind, this is the way to go.  From the romantic, candlelit interior, jovial (and often talkative) servers, to the detail placed on quality ingredients, La Fontanella is memorable and instantly lovable.  It is absolutely no surprise that this place has been around since the 80s, and I'm only sad that I hadn't found it sooner!\n\nPS. Know that the place tends to close early - the rush is usually at around 5pm and by 8pm the place is quieting down.  Good to know if you want to beat the throngs (or why it's emptier later at night!)", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "lPaYMDmJbAnv_3pmZH_inw", "review_id": "AJD76Yw0VbPX_TBApTGALQ", "text": "It all started when a friend of mine suggested we try the place out, he dined with La Fontanella many times and was impressed with the quality of the food. Having been in a cold weather induced Italian mood, this seemed like a great idea. They have the location, ample parking and have large portions of hearty Italian dishes, a winner as far as I'm concerned. \n\nWalking into La Fontanella you'll be instantly transported back to a time when the Facts of Life was still on Prime time television. In a way this place kind of reminded me of the dining room at Eastland school where Blair, Mindy, Tootie and Jo would work, complete with old style wall sconces, hanging plates and antique looking furniture. While certainly dated to another age, this restaurant was impeccably maintained and cleaned. \n\nAfter being sat we were quickly greeted by our waiter for the evening, who didn't seem to happy to see us. While he was forcibly polite, his quick fire answers told another story. We just shrugged this off and went back to the reading our menus. \n\nWith no explanation, large slices of bread and several pieces of focaccia arrived; accompanied by a bottle of herb infused olive oil, being hungry we just dug in. I enjoy hearing where things come from, is it baked in house, a bakery? I was able to pull some information; apparently these were both made in house. The focaccia was amazingly tender and delicious, with a smattering of tomato sauce over the top, eating one piece just wasn't enough. The sliced bread was nice and light and covered with sesame seeds which imparted a toasty nutty flavor. These also worked well as a vehicle to enjoy their flavorful herb infused olive oil.\n\nWe started with an order of Suppl\u00ec ($3) which are Italian snacks consisting of a ball of rice around a piece of mozzarella, the balls are surrounded by breadcrumbs and then fried. Great creamy interior and crunchy texture, these disappeared quickly. Up next the Escargot ($7.50) were brought out and to our surprise, were room temperature at best. Apparently the waiter wasn't so happy about us bringing this to his attention since he raised his eyebrows and quickly snatched the snail away. I've never seen snails move so quickly and a few moments later our snails returned and were hot enough to enjoy.\n\nI don't think I've ever met artichoke that I didn't like, so it was natural to order the Baked Artichokes ($8). The tender artichoke hearts were covered with a light tomato sauce and finished with fresh basil. While these were good, my only wish at the time was that they were hotter. Unfortunately like the snails, these were just above room temperature.\n\nLa Fontanella does make their pastas in house, including the pillowy light Gnocchi ($13.75). The creamy bites were light and also very filling so we opted to save the rest for later. Asking one of the waiters for a box seemed to be a mistake, he whisked the plate away and returned with the gnocchi wrapped in a carry away in which he literally threw onto the table and sped off. I understand they were a little busy with a large party but I'm not sure what we did do garner so much angst from the wait staff? I felt standing up and having a mommy dearest moment, but showing them my continued respect, decided to keep those intensities to myself.\n\nOnce the Chicken Piccata ($15.75) arrived I calmed down and purred with the first bites. Saut\u00e9ed chicken with white wine, lemon, butter, capers and artichoke hearts was fresh and delightful. I wish I could say that for the evenings special, Lobster Ravioli ($22.75) that had such a strong lobster taste it was hard to eat more than a few bites. However the tender and delicious Chicken Alla Parmigiana ($15.75) more than made up for the shortcomings of the last dish. \n\nDesserts were in a class of their own. First the waiter brings out a tray that has wooden facsimiles of the plated desserts themselves. I thought this was kind of cool and did show attention to detail, actually some of them looked remarkably good.\n\nThe classic Tiramisu ($6.50) gets a twist with lemon custard in lieu of the layer of chocolate and egg custard. This was a bright and unexpected treat and with each fluffy bite, I felt kind of bad making the dessert disappear in such short order. Also being enjoyed was the Cannoli ($6.50), a fried pastry tube filled with ricotta cheese, chocolate chips and dusted with powdered sugar.\n\nAfter paying our check and heading out the door we realized that the espresso that we ordered with dessert never arrived. We let it go and just chalked it up to a mixed evening at La Fontanella. Yes the service was surly and a few of the dishes were off but I think over all we had a decent enough food experience to return. \n\nWalking to our cars, I had to bite my tongue several times. I wanted to skewer my friend over the experience, though I kept it to myself, it wasn't like he was our server.", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wBi0I2QcqZtNOh21WlBVKA", "review_id": "h7pLElAq_JNN9GQFOuwUIA", "text": "Wonderful Fresh Italian Menu--we enjoyed two great Veal dishes in a living room kind of atmosphere.  Excellent Service, though the whole experience was Overpriced even with a 15% early-bird discount.", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F3MuccVKGKuWM34d1epDLg", "review_id": "R9Kh_mkbiry7dNLFlHAhmQ", "text": "This is a pretty good place. My wife has been going to this place for years, and knows the owners and waiters quite well. Its her favorite place in AZ thus far. The food has always been consistent as well as the service. Some of the waiters have been there as long as the place has been opened. Once you have been there a few times, and they get to know you it turns out to be a fun place to go.", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gxxRAoy5jFxuYz9VuvPTRw", "review_id": "hUgOQyC8kAn3_BTypirGrQ", "text": "Recommended by \"Steve the Realtor, from Scottsdale\", La Fontanella was a pleasant dining experience on our first night in Phoenix. My Veal Toronados with Porchini Mushroom Sauce over a bed of fresh spinach was tender and flavorful -- quite devine. My husband thoroughly enoyed his Veal Ossobucco with baked polenta, claiming it one of the best he has eaten. Our Server, Roy, was friendly and provided excellent service. \n\nOur only complaint was the Busser seemed to be a bit off his game -- maybe a bad day? It may have spoiled the perfect dining experience, but not enough to keep us from going back next time we are in town. Thanks, Steve the Realtor from Scottsdale.", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rs9kSNBKTj-NMuj-uBuFEg", "review_id": "dpm-FXlA_KOS-U4n9lthjg", "text": "La Fontanella scored huge points in my book today.  First any restaurant that has  been in business for 27 years HAS to be doing something right and they did everything right for us.  The hospitality was unmatched. The food sensational and fresh.  We had appetizers, entrees, wine and dessert.  Although I wasn't a huge fan of the bolognese on my pasta side, it was a minor part of an overall amazing meal.", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vNI1uv2sJs70cHLWn7vzpA", "review_id": "cxWEE2x_bqXT61I_iyVkYg", "text": "If you are into \"americanized\" italian food, with the garlic rolls and the overdressed salad, just stay at home.  This place is the real deal when it comes to Italian food.\n\nMy wife and I had gone to Phoenix to do a project around arizona.  A bulk of the work was in the phoenix area, and one of the owners of the firm had been given a gift certificate to La Fontenella.  They gave it to us saying they rarely get down that way (which really wasn't that far at all) and were we glad.\n\nThe Ossobucco is brilliant, as well as the Lamb alla greca.  We were so happy that we kept going back and trying new menu items.\n\nThis authentic restaurant tucked into a non-descript strip mall was one of the best Italian restaurants I have even been too in this entire country.\n\nIf you are ever in Phoenix, take the time to hit this place up.", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "caELu3OqZm8LkdikpmEB4w", "review_id": "xRQf6eJwDP5mLvTXuFrojA", "text": "We went here a little while back and I am finally getting around to writting a review. To start with this place attracts an older crowd for sure...the average age in the place had to be at least 55. That doesn't matter to me, usually the old folk find great food at great prices. The weren't too far off at this place as everything was tasty, but for the price, i expect a little better quality of food, service and ambiance.  \n\nTo start with we had a bottle of the house red wine which was good, but not spectacular and an order of calamari which was just average. Then the bread and salads came out which were delicious. My anticipation for good Italian food was on the rise but then the entrees showed up. I had the Pescatore Fra Diavolom whiche was over spiced and the seafood wasn't the freshest but the really piled it on. My special lady had the fettuccini which was almost too heavy to eat. We skipped desert as we had eaten too much already.\n\nAll in all it was a pleasant dinning experience, but there are better Italian restauraunts in the area. I might give it another shot to try the veal however.", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "upssaszVG_egJVRKBU5Dzg", "review_id": "YErP0-prPZMAq1_3a97-hg", "text": "On a night where we were just gonna heat up a frozen CPK pizza, and on a whimb, my girl and I decided to hit up La Fontanella instead. I had driven by this place many times and wanted to check it out in hopes of finding a little family owned Italian restaurant.\n\nWe could've gone to a multitude of other places that would've been \"new\" to us both, but I'm so glad we stopped in here. Although, it has been described as a place where you might get dressed up to go to, I found it to be very cozy and casual. It's a converted house with a comfy feeling inside from the color tones to the actual curtains on the windows. We felt right at home.\n\nLooking over the wine list and hearing the specials from the server, we decided on a Malbec because we, well, we both flippin' love Malbecs. Plus, it seemed it would compliment our dishes. My girl got the chicken piccata, which she very much enjoyed, while I got the chicken paillard. Usually, my test for any Italian restaurant is their lasagna but I was in the mood for something different and they totally hit a home run with what I ordered. The thinly pounded chicken breasts tossed about with olive oil, pesto, sun dried tomatoes, olives and capers was beyond flavorful. Everything complimented each other so well, and then....my girlfriend drizzled some of her white wine/lemon/butter sauce onto my plate and JESUS CHRIST!!! it was so insane!! So we just sorta combined our two dishes and proceeded to mow through our meals, barely making sure we saved enough room for dessert.\n\nWe easily could've ordered 3 or 4 of the dessert offerings without the slightest argument from each other but prudently, we settled on one to share, the cannoloni. Not too much to say about this. It was good, except for the almond slivers on one end of it. Oddly enough, they tasted a bit fishy. Whatever, all in all it was still a nice way to finish our meal and the rest of our wine.\n\nSo before I wrap this up, I have to mention the one thing that impressed me the most, the reason for the 5th star. Right in the center of the dining area, they had merged a couple tables together for a larger group of 6 or so. When all their meals were ready, the server brought out the plates except for one. A gentleman at the head of the table ordered the dover sole and that particular dish was brought out by the chef. Right beside the table, the chef meticulously took the fish apart, delicately removed all the bones in one piece, reassembled the meal and then served it up. This, my friends, may be a common occurence for some of you but I had never seen it and I thought it was a very classy touch.\n\nI've already told a handful of friends and coworkers about La Fontanella and the fact that I can't wait to return so I can sample some of their other dishes and especially the other desserts. MMMMMMMM...", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fYc2-b5zNyNcWuX36nHlPQ", "review_id": "2EFH8lPEktLDwkO08f6t8Q", "text": "Friends of ours invited us to meet them at this restaurant to celebrate a birthday.  Never having been there, I checked out their website, and found that it is one of a (small) chain of restaurants based in Chicago.  The menu looked interesting, and I tentatively chose an entree (Clams and Mussels alla Uncle Roy).  Upon arriving at the restaurant, I discovered that that dish was not on the menu.  I had chosen it because it was not tomato sauce or cream based.  The actual menu only has such main dishes.  In any case, I asked the waiter about the appetizer of  \"creamy mariniere\" musselson the menu.  He didn't know, or couldn't explain, what \"mariniere\" meant.  I guessed it was the standard dish, but boy was I wrong.  The mussels, very overcooked and chewy, came with a heavy tasteless cream sauce.  My main dish, the \"pescatore\" came with exactly the same cream sauce.  And the mussels were likewise overcooked, but the clams were cooked so much that they were simply paste.  Inedible.  The wine we chose, Penfold's Bin #2 Syrah-Mourv\u00e8dre (a $10 bottle in the supermarkets), was priced at $30, an exhorbitant markup.  Nothing to recommend this restaurant -- oh, and did I mention the gruff and unhelpful waiter?", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "68iM5g0tY6AYqRvk1jNx2Q", "review_id": "R3M7tCHASMQgcQKfjcTQQg", "text": "This is my favorite Italian restaurant!  Before I moved to Phoenix I just had to come here for dinner every time I visited the area.  The food is always fresh, delicate, and house made.  You will not be disappointed with the quality of this restaurant.  If you are, you know there is something wrong with you.", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6PHSvn_G2Bh5ZEVT6mMwaA", "review_id": "dRY0CAVlqazgd33ZZB_Rlw", "text": "I have been going to La Fontanella for almost 10 years and it never disappoints!! I love the atmosphere--it's always cozy and comfortable and the staff is always very friendly and attentive.  Next time you want to splurge on some decadent homemade pasta this is the place to go.  I can't help getting the butternut squash ravioli everytime-- it is absolutely delicious!!  I have never had anything that I didn't like here.  La Fontanella definitely has the best italian in the city-- FIVE STARS!!", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X_kPh3nt0AJPNPHye2rTlA", "review_id": "vnp-9CGmnCBfJc5eAEFqvw", "text": "I first wen to this place with coworkers and it is crazy because I have lived down the street from this place for years!  I love Italian food and I cannot believe that I had never tried it!  I have always been a Pasta Brioni fan, but this place is just as good!  They have a great wine selection and the bread they bring you before the meal...OMG!!  It is fabulous!  Dont fill up on it too much because then you will miss out on your food!  The mussels are Fantastic...there is a little bit to them but that is what makes them so delicious!  You get to dip the bread in the sauce...and it takes it to a whole other level!  YUM YUM YUM!!  I got the pasta with the vodka sauce and the shrimp!  The sauce was creamy and smooth...I literaly licked my bowl because their sauce was so good!  The reason I did not give this place 5 stars is because the service was slow and the wait staff got several orders wrong and it took a while for our food!  I am a very patient person and I was shocked at how long the food took, but the food was so good that I had to keep it at 4 stars!  They could have been having a hard night because the restaurant was packed!  The food is most important anyway...give this place a try...it is not a large restaurant and it is a nice place for a date!", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "p7dvahRPZIWL7T6pFA_0dg", "review_id": "MxQrkn1_mkMlKkteAU7O5Q", "text": "La Fontanella is NOT your average Italian Restaurant the food is better. Much of the menu is Tuscan or Sicilian with many house made pastas, Dishes and are seasoned surprising well with many being braised or roasted and service is very professional in a crisp very clean dining rooms that look almost like someones home.\nThe foods we tried so far have been resort quality at nearly strip mall prices.\n\nWe were impressed with our last visit here so we made our second visit.\n\nWe started with the upgraded fresh salad's are upgraded when you add Gorgonzola and walnuts ($2) they were extremely crisp and piled high on the plate so high that salad spilled off the plate as you ate it. The bread they give you is good and you are given their signature herb ed olive oil.\n\nI had the special Chilean Sea Bass with spaghetti and both were cooked to perfection. The Fish was so perfect and light and the spaghetti was also a perfect al dente. This dish was set in a VERY WELL thought out stock that was perfect ,not salty, not oily, not buttery but laced with perfect flavors. Fresh chopped tomatoes and onion topped this dish.\n\nMy husband had the Ossobuco (Veal Shank) that was served with a fresh rice blend. \n\nWe were too full to have the really great house made gelato but had it last time. Desserts are all house made.\n\nThey put out a coupon about every other week for an approx $45.00 dinner for two special that includes a bottle of wine (that is a cash only special) You should clip out the coupon from the Thursday AZ Republic even if you want other dishes they are somewhat flexible with the coupon and you can save a large amount of money.\n\nI have told people I know about this place after our first visit and it is a favorite dining destination of theirs and they go back again and again also with friends.\n\nAs a slight update,on a return visit I had the chicken pollard and honestly would not have given 4 stars for this meal since it only is chicken with a dusting of dry sun dried tomatoes a few caper and a sliced olive around the plate. My dinner didn't come with a side or vegetable and left me underwhelmed. I will leave the rating at 4 stars since the other times I've been here it was 4 stars good and I would return but I'd never try the chicken pollard again.", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9Oku7h7bFdFnHFlPOeKXtA", "review_id": "qoyKzI9CJ3Bn7UTY5bFPgA", "text": "I really liked this restaurant.  The people, the ambiance and the food.  \n\nUpon entering, I was greeted in a friendly way by a woman who seemed to be an owner.  She was also hugging and joking with others who were repeat visitors.  As the night went on, i realized that many people there were repeaters, a good sign.\n\nThe wait staff was friendly and knowledgeable, if not a little inattentive, but that could have been me as I was there by myself, so it may have just seemed that way.\n\nI had the chicken (something), I can't remember.. it was like a picatta but slightly different (see photo). It was very good, could have used a bit of risotto on the side, maybe some pasta.  \n\nI wore jeans, but next time would step it up a notch, maybe wear a sport coat.  Not because I'd have to, it just felt like that.\n\nSo I'd go back next time I'm in the area.", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6CkTU4iwTqs4P1yuZJT9Sg", "review_id": "ypDCuvMX-SvQxNMjGC5QwA", "text": "Very pleased with my experience at La Fontanella. This unassuming restaraunt was suggested by a friend, and was indeed a great pick. The food is excellent. My BF had the Osso Buco special which was so delicious he picked at the bone to the point of looking like a caveman. I had the chicken piccata, and a side of spaghetti bolognese. Both of the sauces were amazing. My only criticism would be that I would enjoy more artichokes, but I'm crazy for artichokes so I can always use more. The chicken was pounded thinly, tender, and almost melted in my mouth. The bolognese tasted like it had been lovingly simmered all day and just waited for me on the stove. Delicious. They start you off with crusty Italian bread and herbed olive oil- which disappeared quickly. \n\nThe service was professional, prompt, and attentive without being overwhelming. The ambiance is nice, but we still felt comfortable with my BF in shorts. Will definately be heading back to try more.", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rLtl8ZkDX5vH5nAx9C3q5Q", "review_id": "9PSk0p0cUOllZYlLFCcQsw", "text": "I went here with a party of 6 on Saturday night.  Our table was ready and waiting when we got there which was nice.  It is an older place with tons of charm.  The place was pretty busy and you could tell that the waiters/servers/busers were clearly over worked.\n\nAfter sitting for about 10 minutes we had to flag someone down to get bread and place our appetizer order.  After that we only saw our waiter every 20 minutes or so so it was difficult to order additional items or to get soda refills.\n\nThe service was pretty blah but the food was excellent.  Everything I tried was top notch.  Everything was freshly made and delicious  Probably some of the best Italian cuisine around.  Definitely some of the best gnocchi I've ever had.\n\nI would definitely return but hope the service is better.", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sul0rJDvTT9QTMGiuA52WA", "review_id": "VE7oUOKDVLqT_7j7VatKEw", "text": "I went there with my girlfriend on Friday night and had a pretty underwhelming experience. To start with, service was far too leisurely. Our server disappeared for ten minutes between every interaction right up until the final twenty minute wait to get our bill. The decor and vibe was a little uptight and there was no music. The lack of music and the half-filled restaurant set the stage for periods of awkward silence that made me yearn for the cool vibrant atmosphere of a Houston's. \n\nHere are the dishes we ordered with a small commentary and star ranking.\nGrilled Artichoke - Swimming in oil and just tasted of grilled olive oil *\nVeal Osso Buco - The veal is not bad but it was served with bland rice pilaf **\nLamb Shank - Not bad; tender braised lamb and onions on some bland spaghetti***\nSpaghetti Bolognese - The spaghetti was cooked perfectly and the sauce tasted good but the pool of oil on the bottom of the plate made for an unappetizing finish. ***\nEscargot - They tasted fine but they just seemed old-fashioned. They tasted just like the garlic butter escargot I had on a cruise ship in 1988. **", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A8eQi7p8gWvSvc3SuZjXEw", "review_id": "46uSYRP_VgcsmxBd8YPqbg", "text": "this is perhaps the best italian food in Az. We have been going there for about 10 yrs and always recommend this place to all our clients. Best food, which is all homemade best service. This place never disappoints us. We recommend this place to our  clients and the feedback is thank you for the best food experience we have had.", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4OFp34tCTh9Pps5nsjt_lw", "review_id": "UGOdFI3aObIwKIBlvD9-RQ", "text": "I can't believe I waited so long to try this awesome place!!!", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4CgusCZkipvUhvBZrRD46w", "review_id": "vm00B3NQ5c8OVFyMDMp8Cw", "text": "Tried this restaurant this past Friday for the first time.  Fodor's called it the best restaurant in Phoenix, etc etc.  Someone told me they had a coupon for  two entrees, two salads or soup and a bottle of wine for $44. Sounds fair, right?  We were served two pieces of bread (one for each of us) with oil infused oil.  The one I make at home is better.  Not enough herbs to really flavor it.  We asked for more bread and they didn't seem happy.  Two pieces of bread again.  Never saw that before, counting the heads at the table and then matching the bread pieces. Most restaurant give you a chunk of bread and that's that. The salads were small, fresh but nothing special (what do you want for a coupon???)  The entree choices for the coupon were either pastas or chicken dishes everything is excluded unless you want to pay more.(what do you want with a coupon???) No side dishes come with it. You have pay extra.  (What do you want with a coupon?) I ordered chicken a la berto. Which had fontanelle cheese, spinach, and pancetta.  It was just ok. nothing special.  I didn't bring my magnifying glass to find the pieces of pancetta. (what do you want with a coupon???)  My husband hated his.  I tasted it. Flavorless.  It was chicken something. The word Oggi was in it  and his attraction to the dish was that it had sun dried tomatoes.  I think they took one sun dried tomato, cut it in half and then took that half and cut that half into minuscule pieces and spread it around the plate. As I said before, I didn't have my magnifying glass with me to let him see what mini- sun dried tomatoes look like.. My poor hubby, no sun dried tomatoes for you! (What do you want with a coupon?)  We ordered a side dish, for which we paid extra, of rigatoni with marinara sauce. Rigatoni was cooked al dente perfectly and the sauce was good.  But not better than the one I make at home from scratch from fresh tomatoes.  Don't you guys expect restaurant food to be better than your own?  I do. And finally, the bottle of wine. Not the best and a little vinegary.  (what do you want with a coupon?) \nI guess everyone knows the conclusion to this review.  If Fodor's called La Fontanella the best restaurant in Phoenix, then Phoenix is a very small town with very few italian restaurants.  I, for one, will not be going back with or without a coupon.\n\nBy the way, I have eaten at Bel Fiore's, an unpretentious, no white table clothed restaurant on Cave Creek and the food is one thousand times better.  And I don't need a coupon to eat there.", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WQ5lS6a3rqFOIjQjeh2M0g", "review_id": "p53CNmJYNGRXef6ioSt8Cg", "text": "I really liked the family owned feel of this place. The staff was friendly and attentive and the pasta was amazing. Our waiter had no problem taking a special order and the price was VERY AFFORDABLE. I WILL BE BACK .", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "5_EFWW2XbRmK403bOihlKQ", "text": "I went here Wednesday night to celebrate my birthday with my mom. I had been here before, I went here with my whole family about 5-6 years ago, and, though the food was good, we were a bit upset that they charged us per slice of cake we cut from a cake that we brought....pretty not cool. Anyway, I don't know if they do that anymore, but it was really not cool. So back to the present, the restaurant is very cute and our table faced some bay windows that was pretty nice. Our waiter was a bit snippy at first, for example, my mom asked for bread while we were deciding what we wanted and he said 'I'll bring bread AFTER you order'...how weird is that? It's not like we set this whole fake birthday dinner (with reservations) to smuggle some free bread....Anyway, we ordered and he brought some bread that was warm and tasty, with a crunchy crust and a soft middle. We started with a salad that was fresh and light. I ordered the gnocchi in the cream sauce and my mom ordered the chicken marsala and we split. They were both delicious! The gnocchi was light and the sauce was flavorful, but it was extremely rich...had to take half home. The chicken marsala had a wonderful sauce...you could really taste the wine in there. My one problem with it is that everything is a la carte, so no pasta or anything to eat with the chicken. Despite that, it was tasty, so I can forgive that I suppose. They brought out a slice of cake for me at the end...not sure what is was...it was almost like a tiramisu but with a rum flavor and white chocolate chips on top....it was really tasty, but I wish they would have brought the dessert tray around so I could have chosen....however, they did give us the cake for free so I really can't complain. \n\nFinal word: I would come back here for the delicious food, but don't expect awesome service. \n\n\nPS one of the waiters reeked of smoke, like so much you could taste it when he walked by....that's not so cool. If people want to smoke, that's their prerogative and I don't care, but maybe smoke in the open air so the smell doesn't stick as much....just a thought.", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8ae0PKg7j4WOSKr_wmR1vw", "review_id": "CXQG3WQ2XkHXrc4WSdtg2g", "text": "Don't use coupon!  You ate looked down upon and treated poorly. Waiters are not pleasant, choices are spaghetti dishes and chicken dishes without spaghetti! Food was tasty, however, not worth the abusive attitudes. Will not return.", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4ktUJ5frLvX32YZPrvDH4g", "review_id": "KesGEVi-5hjVmecAedIXIA", "text": "I am thankful to the hotel clerk that recommended this restaurant.  I was in Phoenix for one night and this place made the trip more than worth it.  All I can say is that the food was amazing.  The wine was amazing.  The servers were great.  As full as we were, we HAD to try the deserts.  I can't remember another place I've been to in the US that made me feel like I was dining in Europe again.  I had a deliciously prepared filet and I don't remember what my date had.  But all I can remember is that we were both extremely satisfied with our meal.  I don't have one bad thing to say about this place.  It most certainly makes me remember why I don't frequent Olive Garden for my Italian food.", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QRsGTUFcM8st8LHETr1RVQ", "review_id": "AEAbzqLpNCNb67_k0N6MEw", "text": "skip this place. there are much better Italian restaurants in phoenix. \n\npros:\n(1) the food tasted OK (as good as Olive Garden)\n\ncons:\n(1) the decor was extremely outdated...it felt like a retirement home\n(2) way too much \"mozzarella\" cheese on my entree \n(3) it felt like my food was not freshly prepared...perhaps it had been under a heat lamp for a while.", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F9hl4Dn1Ube3A6NShgfXmw", "review_id": "hiO-uQjIikOv33Mg39F98Q", "text": "Checked out this place, despite a few bad reviews; the wife and I were looking for a nearby place that served gnocchi, and this place won on atmosphere vs. Giuseppe's down the street.\n\nWe had a great waiter; absolutely no complaints, there. He was fast, courteous, and despite the white table cloth fine-dining backdrop didn't act like he was too good for us or whatever it is other reviewers have griped about. Also liked his accent, heh.\n\nThe gnocchi was okay. We got the gnocchi al forno, asking to have the white sauce replaced with alfredo sauce. Well, not sure if their alfredo sauce just has no cheese or if they just ignored my request, but it was much more like a white sauce than alfredo. In fact, it was kind of like a pot pie sauce and reminiscent of pot pie all-around as it had snow peas. It certainly wasn't horrible, but I've had and made better. Also had some dessert, which the waiter claimed was made in-house from fresh ingredients. Not that I don't believe him; the gelato I had seemed to pass snuff but the stuff around it (probably cool whip, and some kind of artificially flavored fruity plate glaze) was below my standards.\n\nAnyway, the atmosphere is really the reason to come to this place. Very laid back fine-dining in a space that's not too little like Giuseppe's and not too big like all the chain-type Italian places where you feel the staff could give a damn about your existence. Czech it out!", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R0J0Nm1H8zAfSSJzgekWPg", "review_id": "7-gAhByO5vsACB9namkcew", "text": "OK Quick tip food service industry. If you are a smoker and bringing me my food, it is not only appreciated, but absolutely necessary that you defunk after your smoke sucking out back by the grease trap. I get it, brining me my bread is stressful, and you need your nicotine while you bitch to your coworker how I am only drinking water. However this literally makes me sick and sets an overall bad town for the entire meal. \n\nNot only that... But this place is 30 years old... They hired servers once and they have all been working there since.   Not that they were not kind, or attentive. Those parts were there, just a very old school approach. \n\nAs far as the food goes, nothing was that impressive either. We ordered the antipasto for two which was a selection of cured pork, olives, peppers, a caprese etc. The tomatoes tasted like they got them out of the dumpster at Wendy's and the meat was sliced a bit to think for the fat content. \n\nOn to the entrees, I got a red sauce, seafood dish, the diablo I believe, which was supposed to be spicy, it's spice factor was on par with Taco Bell's medium sauce. Also, they didn't clean the shrimp. I understand in the cafes of Paris (Say it like par-ee) they will serve head on shrimp that are fantastic, however 40th street and Indian School is a far way off from the Mediterranean. Also the calamari was excessively chewy, the muscles and clams were small and dry. However the fettucini was cooked very well and was actually pretty tasty. The dish was honestly Fazoli's quality on a good day. \n\nMy Fiancee got the chicken piccata and while I thought it was not to bad, she said she has had better in the middle seat of a Delta flight from New York. \n\nThe waiters presentation of the aged desert platter was tempting, however after our shitty food, we were over it. \n\nStay classy Arcadia.", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R4egSraA1XhP4ZMAk2hizg", "review_id": "oeVdXgug9uXjK5hWFnnTnw", "text": "Great food in a very homey location. Set up as a cute local family style place, we tested it with my well behaved 3year old grandson. Most of the other diners were our age and enjoyed the young enthusiastic Italian eater. The staff went out of their way to show him a good time. \nAs for the food, excellent homemade pasta with a very delicious sauce. Meatballs were light and tasty, ravioli were homemade ade delicious. I had the veal parm which was great. \nIf you are in town for a meeting, give it a try", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9uuPzUWC1m_TnMUV9kXu9g", "review_id": "jyVAxH_cInITZQ_Xvb5Biw", "text": "Okay, I will start out by saying that I just picked this place out because it was near a bar we were going to afterward.  Boy Howdy, am I glad I found this little gem!  Upon entering I was overwhelmed with the idea that we were in an Italian friend's grandma's circa 1980's dining room.  It was quaint.  It was old school.  It kinda made me a little nervous!\n\nThe general feel of the waiter we had was extremely laid back.  Traditional Italian dude who was a little tardy in checking back, etc.  Our water glass was NEVER refilled.  Got a little more nervous.\n\nThey brought out really good looking bread and poured some herbed olive oil out for me (I declined because I have celiac disease and can't have regular bread.).  My husband said the bread and the olive oil was amazing.  I had called ahead and they said they had many gluten free options.\n\nI ordered the Chicken al Berto.  My husband ordered veal and a side of spaghetti with meat sauce.  We started with a Tomato Caprese appetizer.  The tomato was slightly under ripe but the mozza and basil made up for it...and in the center was a bunch of roasted red peppers which totally made the dish!  Nom nom nom.  The balsamic was excellent as well.  I must now do peppers with my Caprese!\n\nThen our entrees came out.  My chicken had fontina cheese, pancetta and spinach.  There was a little line of mushrooms in a marsala sauce which I'm not sure if it was supposed to be there or not.  I'm super happy it was!  This is close to if not the BEST chicken dish I've eaten.  The chicken was moist which is usually questionable in Italian restaurants I've found.  The quality of the Fontina cheese was impeccable.  The pancetta was crisp and plentiful.  Then I tasted the mushrooms!!!! OMG!!  Freaking amazing!  I may have to try the Chicken Marsala sometime just to have more mushrooms!  Divine.  \n\nIt took a while to eat, mainly due to the waiter's \"chill\" attitude but we shall go back again and again and again.  I don't care if you don't get anything included with your main entree.  The portion of entrees were HUGE.  My husband loved both his veal dish and said the meat sauce was one of the best he's had.  Fresh, fresh, fresh.\n\nIt's on my new list of first priority restaurants.  And I think the prices were pretty good.  Less than $15 for my chicken, $20 for the veal and $10 for the Caprese.  I'm so there next week!\n\nOh, and put your phone on vibrate.  They kind of insist!  And that's okay too!", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0TRh7OOVLQ-IOkchcMVWsw", "review_id": "meuoxJikQ8S3PKU6s8vPpg", "text": "The ambiance here is great. You feel like you are at someone's home. The service was really good.\n\nOnto the food.\n\nI just want to say OMG! I started off with fresh bread and XV olive oil with herbs and fresh grated Parmesan.\n\nThen I had their escargot was great.\n\nThen I made my way into one of their specials. Veal Osobocco on a bed of brown and wild rice. This was incredible. It was perfectly cooked and fork tender - in one word.... Melt-in-your-rmouth-amazing! \n\nThen finished with their Panna Cotta.", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "9bP3urjM__IP5csFh9ZsuQ", "review_id": "UK6EETlaTCwrKxu3SvczHg", "text": "Been looking for a good Italian restaurant and finally found one.  My wife and I went here for dinner on Sunday night.  Everything we had was excellent.  I recommend you come by and try it out.  I will be back for more.  Best Italian in town. The owner has been there for 30 years and does all the cooking.", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wDklQQgl_MC_P2cc3glDAA", "review_id": "7x6efIfz_bEX10fRavTIdA", "text": "Worst Italian food ever. Rude waiter. Decore very lame. Room full because of coupon customers. I don't know where other reviewers have gone but don't listen to them! Stay away.", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "254KfTJ5pSoVAqtr2GkA5Q", "review_id": "37TDJgXoHB2KnfchJP8cCw", "text": "I don't know where to start.  There were 3 of us for dinner Friday 3/8/13.  We arrived timely for our reservation, after requesting drinks, the waiter announced that he had \"never heard of  that\"; having tomato juice on the side of a martini.  Ok, moving on, Carl asked for blue cheese dressing, and our curmudgeon waiter's response was \"are you crazy, you are in an italian restaurant, not french\" ?  How do you, as a customer, process this?  Next, the food came, salad, with the house dressing, awful and sweet, the mussels not fresh and the baked clams were good, however, complete with a piece of rock salt in the dish.  Off to a really bad start.  One special ordered piece of fish (frozen at best) and the shrimp scampi-greasy on a bed of fetuccini alfredo, and chicken piccata-looked like it was removed from the Delta business class kitchen, and tasted the same.  I must say, it would be hard to find a worse meal in Phx, anywhere for that matter, and this is one of the only times in my life that I left a 10% tip based on really rude service.  We almost left after the cocktail debacle, but foolishly stayed for the rest of the abuse to follow.  This place is way past its prime.", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5IsoD4mVt7ZGOoLWZdsqjA", "review_id": "uAWxpjbun1OVUebAUZlXSw", "text": "By far the best Italian food I've had outside of Italy.  If you eat there earlier they give you 15% off the total bill and it fills up really quick.  I would say you need reservations if you want to eat anytime after 6.", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BZYREq70KD-S0kd2pEf8iw", "review_id": "pmLu2H6b62IBxengr_UUeg", "text": "Probably the best Italian food I have had so far the in the valley. Our waiter was very friendly as well. This is more of a spot to bring your significant other then a group full of kids.", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SbukUc2w3P8RBmM5woLXCw", "review_id": "G6uu7wQsIBg8gsOgA63okQ", "text": "I've still yet to find really good Italian food in AZ. I was excited to try La Fontanella because it has good reviews and it has been around so long. That being said, my girlfriend and I were highly disappointed in the food. I got the chicken parmesan which was average at best and a side of the fettuccine alfredo (yes, I know, it isn't a real italian dish), but the alfredo was similar to what you get in a TV dinner. My girlfriend had the Seafood Alla Vodka, which again, was average at best. The grilled artichoke tasted good because it was drowned in butter, but was really only half an artichoke. The best part about my meal, at least for the value, was the free bread, which was actually good.\n\nNow, the service was GREAT. I believe our waiter's name was Roy. He was awesome. Great service, great personality, great conversation. He made it enjoyable, which is why I gave this place a 3 star. He was quite possibly the best waiter I've had. \n\nProbably won't go back. Expensive for what we thought was average to below average food.", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z5bpkUv3sMMUknwbqBc-_A", "review_id": "uEXKlqmHwxFekg5xuj-iKw", "text": "I'd heard about La Fontanella over the years and finally stopped in for a bite.  It was the best Italian food I've had in Phoenix!! The service was outstanding and our waiter, Eric, was enthusiastic and made my date and I feel right at home.  The dishes offered reminded me of food I grew up with. The pasta was perfect, fish was superb and bread and olive oil stopped my heart. I will return to try everything on the menu! Thanks, Eric, for making my first experience one to remember.", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-L0ro3RB-TSN8y1YzEaDkQ", "review_id": "XaGspGgA_i98EkbiJG1l6A", "text": "This was my first time and it surely will not be my last.   The food and service were excellent.  I had fettucine with pomodoro sauce and Fettucine with alfredo sauce. The two pasta dishes were excellent.  The flavor and the texture of the pasta was extraordinary.  I was informed that their pastas are homemade.  I also had the chicken marsala.  Again, this was very good and the flavor was exceptional. Furthermore, I had a sampling of the chicken picata, which was very good (I enjoyed it as much as the chicken marsala).  For dessert, I had the cannoli. The best cannoli I have ever had.  The cannoli was also homemade at the restaurant.  I very much enjoyed my meal and experience.  The service was great and the atmosphere (music and decor)was very nice. I would recommend this establishment to anyone.  I cannot wait to go back and try their other main course meals.", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-L0ro3RB-TSN8y1YzEaDkQ", "review_id": "lKtReRXvylo4IMsn4CPwRg", "text": "This was my third time to La Fontanella.   Unfortunately, the 'third time was not the charm'.   My previous two visits were great.   This particular visit was very disappointing.  Our server was not very friendly and seemed unattentive.   First of all, the server forgot our salads with our order.  Secondly, I ordered the Chicken Cacciatore but had inquired about substituting the spaghetti with fettucine but was told they could not do that because the dish is made with spaghetti.  Well when I got my cacciatore I noticed that the spaghetti was partially covered with the cacciatore sauce indicating to me that the pasta was not made with the cacciatore.  I asked the server to explain why I could not have had fettucine with the cacciatore in the first place and he said that in fact I could have substituted the pasta.  I explained to him that he had told me I could not substitute the pasta.  He denied saying that.  My wife and daughter were with me and they heard him originally say that I could not substitute the pasta.  I do not know what happened with the communciation but in any case I would have appreciated an apology for the mis-communication.  I got nothing.  The server was not very friendly and seemed to not care at all. This was very disappointing.  As I left the premises, I consulted with the owner, Berto, who was very nice and listened to my complaint about my displeasture with the service.  In most cases, I would probably never go back to a place that treated me like this.   But the owner was very nice and polite and there are two other servers there that are very professional and very good at their job.   Their names are Dave (he has been there 9 years) and Eric (he has been there around 4 years).  If you go to La Fontanella, I would recommend these two servers, only, and only them. This place went from 5 stars to 3 stars for me only because of the poor service I had on this occasion. The food is very good at this place.  In my opinion, it is one of the best Italian restaurants in the valley.  But, no matter how good the food, if the servcie is bad, the whole dining experience will be bad. That was the situation this night.  Again, if you plan to dine here, take the time and ask for the specific servers I recommended.", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "iwUN95LIaEr75TZE_JC6bg", "review_id": "znx3i8eWqe5IjpkwxFKivw", "text": "Friday night in Arcadia and plenty to do. \nThe Little Woody across the street for pre-gaming.\nA craft beer bar next door to La Fontanella with a patio overlooking Camelback at sunset. \nAnd finally, La Fontanella.\n\nAppetizers. \nThe prosciutto and melon paired with Ruffino Ducale should have been illegal.\nA nice antipasto and some escargot, followed by a ten-inch canoli that had me rethinking my sexuality.\nAnd a waiter who made me feel like I was home at mamas once again, prompting a Sunday visit to the graveyard. (eeew, I know)\n\nI don't remember much except it was all older people, no kids, and the bill was one and a half Franklins.\nThe snails were heavenly despite my contempt for them, this after spending Saturdays at grandma's house, ridding her garden of the little fuckers after grandpa died. \nSlimy fucks, but they were good with the garlic, pesto, and fontina crust. \nBeing drunk helped too.\n\nNice experience.", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oQtyHXDOBvWeM2XpiCPW1w", "review_id": "R_Ynvns6XwISY7W9ljjQQA", "text": "the gf and I came to eat here a couple of days ago and loved it. The entrees were excellent as well as the escargot appetizer. Service (Eric?) was great as well. The only thing that was average was their fried calamari.", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TvAB-cPl9wQleCXjR7mGSA", "review_id": "dCIAPWwOS-qRiVuVQpCR1g", "text": "This place has the worst service. Don't expect your server to be pleasant at all. They look like they just hate serving people and that it's a bother. They seem to forget that it's our money that's keeping them employed. \n\nI requested another round of bread and that was almost 30 minutes ago. Our glasses are always empty, no one has checked on us and our entree is still MIA after almost an hour. We've been here over an hour and our water has been refreshed once without asking for it. \n\nWe weren't advised of the specials. I think our bread is burning in the oven, still no sign of it and I've seen several tables receive bread already. \n\nDon't ever come to this place I know I will never come back to this place ever again and definitely will make sure that this is not on the list of restaurants that we recommend.", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "p7dvahRPZIWL7T6pFA_0dg", "review_id": "dHpckQqFyRU5UiAoaEs4BA", "text": "I've been here several times now and my conclusion is La Fontanella is very HIT and Miss. \n\nIn some ways La Fontanella is above average. They offer good service with crisp linens. The salads and the soups are usually good. The bread and seasoned oil is good. Some dinners like the Osso Bucos, the rabbit and usually the specials they do well. The house made gelato is also always good.\n\nOn the other hand not that Chicken Pollard isn't  the greatest dish anywhere but that dish here is one I will never get again because it was just almost naked plain pounded dry chicken breast on a plate. After I had that dish I am afraid to order chicken again here. I have had the vegetable lasagna here before and it was good but the recent one I had was not the same. The sauce was very watery and oily and didn't taste right to me. I asked my husband to taste it and he said it didn't taste right to him either. Someone else at our table had the polenta bolognese lasagna and her's also didn't taste right. I think it just was a bad night for the sauce because both lasagnas had watery oily sauces that didn't taste good. \n\nOn the other hand the two people who had Pork Osso Buco and the Rabbit dish really enjoyed their meals.\n\nHit and Miss.", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3W4kPcVBJ9avmELWpmUHpg", "review_id": "ejwhByTjQE_acTzwmfhEJg", "text": "This place is the best! It is very traditional inside, like a family home. It is family run and you can taste it! Food is excellent, really excellent. I had the gnocchi, a salad, and tiramisu. All delicious, savory, buttery, the kind of food you think about later. Personal service. We went here on a date night and it was great from the wine at the beginning to the dessert and coffee at the end. You really want to spread out your meal and enjoy.", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DpwePVP6-ztD92Ja9gzdjA", "review_id": "aDQriPkhI2h5efS5ge-RSg", "text": "Best Italian in Phoenix. The pepper steak is just like grandma used to make. Best diablo sauce i've ever had outside of Italy, but very spicy. Service is not the best so dont go in a hurry.", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CAtM2DeMIRLkzDg5XyCdMA", "review_id": "xucHWixr3UKIZE9o2W0fZQ", "text": "Been twice. This is our favorite Italian place. We always secure reservations, and this place actually calls you back to confirm if you've left a message during off hours.\n\nWe are always seated promptly. The servers have been here for, literally, decades. They treat us like family. Very attentive and professional, and often fun, as well. They make good recommendations if you aren't sure of something. We are usually a large group, but all of us are served promptly and wine kept flowing.\n\nThey accommodate celiacs. Gluten free pasta and sauces are tasty...cannot tell the difference. Our food has always been delicious and generously portioned. \n\nExcellent appetizers and desserts. Salad not special, but otherwise standard. Wonderful bread and oil for the table. Be sure to relax with dessert, coffee and Sambhar or port wine.\n\nIt is a memorable experience. Old school. Highly recommend!", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YsjhdKlkp8C4_JRSFOdUHA", "review_id": "zo6tV_4JvV_p3-SEG8s-Eg", "text": "This places Chicken Alfredo  is THE BOMB!!! I have never had HomeMade Fresh pasta before!!", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sPEFql7fLp0oouFxnooGpQ", "review_id": "VufdCjyX4AIY1eC9ULVm9A", "text": "We LOVED La Fontanella and were so sad to hear they had closed. A neighborhood gem that has been around for years and years. Bummer!", "business_id": "MPziC5MO2QQiYVAMM3fdSw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "i8zxRIBuaQmz_CiLQx55vA", "text": "I don't know that I would have gotten oil changes for a few years if it hadn't been for this place.  \n\nOne stop shopping for getting an oil change and car wash - and there's a Wendy's right next door to grab some grub while they mess with the car.  They've expanded their offerings recently and now they do things from replacing your headlights to changing out belts.  My last trip there was an oil change, new air filter and car wash for $47 after tax.  They also do a basic car wash from $3.99 and a super was from $7.99.  I've never gotten anything but the basic, and I always find things they missed so while I'm not too impressed with their quality, it's nice to have the basics all taken care of in one location. \n\nThey have 48 hour guarantees on the washes, which is nice and when you get work done it always includes a \"limited time\" coupon for additional work.  Not a bad deal...", "business_id": "tI600wWPFDc4bxEvrbBpRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "D9aj6AjCyLp-zp8fozL8aQ", "review_id": "AjntZYa-1nlKOLkxCSKOSw", "text": "Decent wash, generally pretty quick. Used to be Octopus Car Wash. Has lube and detail center, although I have never used that service. \n\nOne of the better wash places- way better than Danny's for sure..", "business_id": "tI600wWPFDc4bxEvrbBpRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e4TQFVfepzHf--hnBsjntg", "review_id": "f8z_fB_3plcUlsXU17NaAg", "text": "This is where I go to get my car washed.  They do a good job, it's never a long wait and the prices are good.  The guys are always super nice to me.  Every time I've gone, I've gotten some kind of random discount.  I agree with the other reviewers.  Way better than Danny's.", "business_id": "tI600wWPFDc4bxEvrbBpRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "meuqHEjGCmrO3zDlr6OU7w", "review_id": "CWc0cD1GMveToZvn4F5iYA", "text": "The car was a Prius by Toyota...One of those electrical / mechanical hybrids that require a NASA Certification License to operate!  I left the car there to have it oil & lubed, then a wash.  I was told it would be about approximately an hour or so before it would be ready.  So off I went to do some errands in the vicinity.  When I got back, I found that the car wash left the door open and that the vehicle wouldn't start...To my surprise all power was dead and it didn't have the power to turn on a flashlight!  It took a friend of mine to arrive with a pair of jumper cables and some patience as we had to slowly re-charge the battery and for the electronics on board to realize the charge.  After about an extra hours delay, I was able to re-start the car and drive off.  The car wash waived its' charges, but I was still a bit torqued of the situation because of the incompetence of the staff about the new hybrid automobiles(they shouldn't accept vehicles they are unfamiliar with!). .----I give them two stars for cleaning my tires and for draining my batteries.", "business_id": "tI600wWPFDc4bxEvrbBpRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "KhRWf3AZbFVH3_BARdzbbQ", "text": "I took my car here for an advertised basic wash $8.99, I drive a 98 Jetta k2 model. Once I pull in they tell me they have to hand wash my car because I have a rack on top. Puzzled, because I have taken this car to\nDanny's, Olivia's and numerous other auto car washes and never had a problem, I inquire further. They then explain that my rack isn't factory so the hand wash will be $24.99.. Not factory? I ask.. the rack came with the car, it's a k2 model..That was the big selling point of these cars 10 years ago.. The guy continues to argue with me in a pretty hostile tone so I decide to go somewhere else. I drive less than 2 miles away and see another auto car wash, I pull in they give my ticket and wash my car in the machine for $11.99. I give Simoniz 1 star for having no idea what they are talking about and being rude in their ignorance.", "business_id": "tI600wWPFDc4bxEvrbBpRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IC1rNlFJSzEJK8AFfDlfcg", "review_id": "4YXC7JT2vfRRJLGTGWq20Q", "text": "Every time I've been here, there is a problem. Today, I dropped my car off for an oil change and wash and asked them to call me when it was done. Two hours later (one hour at most was promised) I figured it should be done so I went to pick it up. I got there and payed with no event. It was when I drove down the street that I noticed the car hadn't even been washed! I returned and they said I needed to sign off on a waiver due to a loose piece of plastic under my bumper--no biggie but how was I supposed to know?!  In general, they don't embue trust to me and don't really seem to know what they're doing. \n\nThe manager explained that I needed to sign the waiver PRIOR to them washing my car. So here I sit waiting while they wash my car, yet still haven't signed said waiver?????  Told you, lots of excuses and false promises. I don't even trust they completed the services they signed off on.", "business_id": "tI600wWPFDc4bxEvrbBpRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iBO2m9xXivsIbvFnZHsNvg", "review_id": "KaRrYn82Hm5K7-3XueNVyg", "text": "How excited can you get about a car wash joint? Well, not very! Yet, this place does a good job for $8.99. They're pretty thorough, includes vacuuming, and it looked like they sprayed some waxey stuff on my Wifey's black, Honda CRV... Looks great! They have a lovely inventory of greeting cards as well.", "business_id": "tI600wWPFDc4bxEvrbBpRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "ujOPciawVspSo0c-WzAHZA", "text": "On my first visit to Simoniz I was given the best wash for the cheapest wash price. This is pretty much the only time being a chick has paid off for me in a financial way. Except that time I hooked in Vegas. \n\nUnfortunately, each subsequent time I have gone I have paid full price. Bummmmer! \n\nGood washes, good oil changes, reasonable prices, comfy waiting area.... I'll be back as soon as soon as my windshield is so dirty I can't see out if it anymore.", "business_id": "tI600wWPFDc4bxEvrbBpRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SHcX9hp5RG3-OqsbvissIQ", "review_id": "HyYf69u1QMtkytoonIymww", "text": "They did a good job, not perfect, but I haven't found a car wash that is.  Staff was friendly and they were speedy enough.  Average prices.", "business_id": "tI600wWPFDc4bxEvrbBpRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z6lZdNZ3GqHJRnOerJOwNg", "review_id": "LoIiuyLaiq44WMT0ofdcMw", "text": "They could not do an oil change on a 2010 Kia Sedona - no oil filter in spite of the two auto parts store in the same block. Friendly, but do some problem solving guys?", "business_id": "tI600wWPFDc4bxEvrbBpRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AkJFqLqHHAKY3H5R8p7cPQ", "review_id": "P4Dd2vY1-XdDnOh_4PYCrg", "text": "I first moved to the Arcadia area of Phoenix with a buddy.  When it was time for a car wash, he suggested to go to Simoniz.  They have very reasonable rates, so I said, why not.  I usually go for the hand wash because of the electrical system of my car that is sensitive to automatic car washes.  No matter how hot or cold it is, the employees here do a tremendous job.  I have to remember there was one time I drove from LA to Phoenix, and my car had so many bugs splattered on my front side of the car.  It was 105 degrees outside, but the guy worked on it very carefully and diligently.  \n\nI have moved to South Scottsdale, about 10 minutes away now.  I bypass several car wash places within close proximity to visit Simoniz.  A couple other perks are their stamp cards and biannual sales.  If you get 10 stamps, you get a free car wash.  The sales include packages of buying several car washes for half the price of the normal car wash.\n\nI just came from there right now, and my car is smelling great!", "business_id": "tI600wWPFDc4bxEvrbBpRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9SZBVZ-mxebOVa1BlWFtWw", "review_id": "UfQMoLW4iOARh2brpS9swQ", "text": "I decided to go and get my truck washed on Saturday at Simoniz.  First  professional carwash it has had in about 2 years.  For $5 you get a basic wash and towel dry. No vacuuming done. Most of the other Wash-n-Go places let you vacuume your vehicle, but I'd rather have my vehicle towel dried. \n\nI pull in and the assistant manager says their having a special $29.99 detail (which includes their $19.99 deluxe wash). We talk for a few minutes and I state I don't want the armerol or air freshener or any of that stuff done to the inside of the truck. I just wanted the seat vacuumed. He said he will do the deluxe wash and shampoo the seats (which requires a wet vac that sucks out 90% of the water.) for $29.99. I ask how long all of this will take and am told 25-30minutes, tops. SOLD! My truck is 15 years old and has 15 years work of grime in the cloth seats. \n\nI walk inside and watch them pull my truck up to the ramp thing. Then watch it go through the wash, making sure all the special lights go one for the different treatments. I proceed to head on down the the cashier and pay. $29.99 on the card. Apparently, I got a pretty good deal because the cashier said, \"WOW!\"   I know how to deal...whatever.\n\nI make my way outside, pull up a chair to the table out there, and watch my truck pulled around to the detail area. I wanted to keep an eye on things. I was pretty much staring at my truck the whole time. My truck proceeds to sit for about 15 minutes before anyone begins on the detail. \n\n45 minutes later, my truck is \"done\". \n\nI first inspect the outside of the truck. I notice there is still some soot on the tailgate from when we went camping last. I ask him to clean it off. He wipes his finger over it as if it was damage. Then notices that its not, and wipes it off with a cleaner. \n\nI open up the passenger side door and have a look in. I notice that the seats still look a little dingy and the area between the driver and passenger side wasn't even touched. I point this out to the guy who was doing the detail work. He says sorry for missing it and proceeds to use some cleaning (degreaser) solution and rub it out. I immediately say, \"I was told that the seats would be shampooed and then a majority of the water vacuumed out. Was that not done?\" And he couldn't lie stating he used the wet vac, because I never saw anything of that type rolled over to the truck. The guy tells me that that process would take a lot longer. \n\nUM HELLO...I FLIPPIN WANT WHAT I PAID FOR!!! I don't give a sh*t if you have to take the time to do the job correctly. I refrained from saying that though. \n\nThe detail guy goes and gets the assistant manager and brings him back and the asst. manager asks if everything is okay. HELL NO. Things are not okay! After explaining what the (Fail to) detail guy did, the asst. mgr apologized and proceeded to get another detail guy on the job. \n\nJust because I was pissed, I decided to talk to the manager too. He said, he'd make sure everything was done over again and correct. LIKE IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE THE FIRST TIME AROUND! \n\nTime at Car Wash now - 1hr \n\nFrankie did an awesome job on detailing my truck. He wanted me to inspect both the outside and inside before leaving. Everything looked fantastic!! I had wished Frankie would have done the detailing the first time around. The manager gives me a free wash but only after I asked for some form of compensation. \n\nTime at Car Wash now - 1hr 40mins \n\nI get into the truck to leave and grab for my key. Hmm... Its not in the ignition. I holler over to Frankie a car away and ask if he'd seen my key. He walks over and says, \"Its not in the ignition??\" I bit my tongue as a \"Here's your sign\" comment was nano seconds from leaving my mouth. \n\nMy key is officially MIA. I wasn't about to say, oh its just the spare...dont worry about it. HELL NO! I have a habit of locking my keys in my truck, so I need the spare!! Next thing I know, I have 6 guys around my truck looking for my key. This is the WORST possible thing that could have happened after the failed shampoo seats incident. I was LIVID and everyone within ear shot knew it.\n\nFinally my key is located. The person who drove it from the line to the detail area put it in the cupholder. Why would someone remove the key from the ignition!? Why not just leave it there? \n\nThe other assistant manager is one of the guys looking for my key. After it is found, he apologizes and gives me a book of washes and a free hand wax. Says that from now on to ask for him personally when I come in and he'll make I'm taken care of when there. \n\n\"Warren\" is all clean and shiny, but with the hassle that I went through...I don't even know if I want to use the free washes/wax. \n\nTime at Car Wash - 2hrs", "business_id": "tI600wWPFDc4bxEvrbBpRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L-LGq7YcviLmmbkmW81f3w", "review_id": "gPMX3ItZefk6UBYAAIUJTQ", "text": "This car wash is terrible, we paid for the works, they did not wipe the interior down. They left dirty spots all over the car the windows were not wiped down inside. To top it all off they never told us our car was done and left it sitting in the sun, it was like an oven when we got in. On the whole a really lousy job. Left no tip and would certainly not recommend.", "business_id": "tI600wWPFDc4bxEvrbBpRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z0_C4HRVvkLkyEsVGGMnkg", "review_id": "41gWy9ZmIqlZ0-gcacKPvA", "text": "8.99 full service car wash.  A bargain price and a great wash.  Buy the 5 pack of washes and it is even cheaper.  Inside is vacuumed and outside is great.", "business_id": "tI600wWPFDc4bxEvrbBpRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oC0kwGvgaAeT3ZIxdxTcJA", "review_id": "zt3gxQ-moAoNxDI9y_I5Vg", "text": "My thoughts on this place could fill a book. I like having my oil changed and car washed. Like a spring renewal no matter the time of year. Sometimes I feel like the stuff they tell me about my car is legit. Sometimes I feel like it's not. For instance, the passenger compartment air filter. They were totally right that it needed replacing. I was not all flattered by the $49 cost. I went on Amazon while I was there and bought two for $14.99. And then I went to youtube to find out how to replace it. That sort of thing. For what they do, they do really well. For what they SELL, well, they're not a not for profit.", "business_id": "tI600wWPFDc4bxEvrbBpRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q6FaSZpCtVv7PXECwDL1bg", "review_id": "NOiwA6YhZkDVs5UUQmFNoQ", "text": "I took the White Knight (my Rav4) here on a Wednesday and got the $8.99 wash and interior vacuum. My only complaint is that they neglected to clean the bottom edge (under the doors) all around. I got home and had to wipe off the tar myself. Everything else went smoothly...fast service, little waiting, car (most of it) clean and shiney.\n\nThursday night it rained and the White Knight was a mess again. I brought \"him\" back in and they rewashed and vacuumed at no charge because they have a 48 hour rain/rewash policy. I love that!\n\nI'll be back.", "business_id": "tI600wWPFDc4bxEvrbBpRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1v5esjekcOJ5JoSGh5_kqg", "review_id": "8Sl3AHiWpbcFG_usMALsBA", "text": "Would prefer to have my face gnawed off by rats than go here again. Quite possibly the worst experience of my life. Pulled in at 1058 told them I wanted everything, hand wash, wax, the works but I was on my way out of town so in a bit of a rush manager asked me if 30 minutes was ok I said yeah. 30 minutes later I went to check and found they hadn't started yet!! I got in my truck and left stopping out front for a refund.", "business_id": "tI600wWPFDc4bxEvrbBpRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BiZvuNKi0bs_YwttHhhq4w", "review_id": "hjQq87Jn9qyZ7K1Uu2XbdQ", "text": "Its kind of weird to review a car wash...especially since I generally get the $5 deal. These guys are always quick and easy and the attendants are nice. Its right down the street so I can't really complain about anything. I'm not sure about other services but I would definitely go back to get some if I needed it.", "business_id": "tI600wWPFDc4bxEvrbBpRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3CBNbQ8C1qdTYQnv757cSg", "review_id": "GUCoFtGC_aBPK6h6C2iTeQ", "text": "This is one of those in-between ratings. It's better than \"Meh. I've experienced better\" and worse than \"a-OK\"\n\nIt's a convenient location for me, and it's easy one-stop shopping for oil changes and car washes. They also have a nice punch card system.\n\nBut you have to be INCREDIBLY careful here. Their whole game is the upsale. They aren't making money of $25 oil changes and $5 car washes. Their entire goal is to find something wrong with your car and charge you bloated prices for the repair. \n\nFor example, your transmission fluid may be fine. They will tell you need a transmission flush. They will notice a wiper blade that might be cracked, and they will charge you double the price of what you can get a blade for across the street at Autozone. I know enough about cars to not get sucked in, but I'm sure others have fallen  victim to this.\n\nAnd while we're on the subject ... it's really wrong the way repair shops play this game. They have really given their industry a horrible name by preying on people's fear of breaking down on the side of the road to upsale repairs that are often unnecessary.  Sorry for the rant, but I thought it was relevant here.", "business_id": "tI600wWPFDc4bxEvrbBpRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J6znf7lizfUyLtwb-46PEg", "review_id": "l1oGr2cnxDu0_J78yVaSpQ", "text": "Complete and utter rip off!  I bought tires from them, had a flat and they were going to charge my $25 to fix it!  I called Discount Tire and they fixed it for free.  Imagine that, a company that will fix another company's problem and for no charge!  \n\nThe other problem I had with this place was that they wanted to charge me $125 to read the fault codes off of my truck when your local auto parts dealer will do this for free!  \n\nEverything about this place irks me and they prey on people who are not auto savvy and they have gotten away with it for so long.  Please stay away from this place as they are way too expensive and will probably be the place to sell you something you do not need if they have the chance.", "business_id": "Q_ntUL08gNFpCHhJALwQFA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TU6stUlyKnf7z2RwdDGuzA", "review_id": "1d7whsX_m7naYfLnA1tBQw", "text": "Good service, new manager.  I had to have the 60000 service done on my car.  According to the manual there are 2 options, the spendier one and the low end service, but no specifics about desert conditions.  I took it in and the manager went over all of the manual's service requests and eliminated the ones he thought I didn't need and turned out to be 200 dollars cheaper than what I was expecting!  Nice to know an honest shop who is willing to save me a few bucks", "business_id": "Q_ntUL08gNFpCHhJALwQFA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aAzLPIcZqBtm4RwVcsWtFw", "review_id": "HICSoE33qoTeaa80AbshoA", "text": "Dont know why i came back to this location a second time! This place suckkss & lack major customer service. An hour & a half & still waiting...for an oil change & i even scheduled the appt online!!!", "business_id": "Q_ntUL08gNFpCHhJALwQFA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Qgc_li9aTDxw5nsuWwqi4Q", "review_id": "baraBW8f3mrKDKy-kX_trg", "text": "I went here to get some service done. They did several things including change of my thermostat. I normally like Firestone and prefer to go to them. I was disappointed that they charged me a diagnostic fee and did not credit that fee towards my expensive repair.\n\nFast forward to a later date, my car overheats again. I take it to another Firestone, and they tell me (and show me) that the thermostat gasket was installed incorrectly.\n\nNo big harm, I don't think there was any engine damage.  Firestone in Glendale, Ca fixed the issue under warranty.", "business_id": "Q_ntUL08gNFpCHhJALwQFA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BQCHx36_XZPWsxSx4WnIIg", "review_id": "Fsc9cbQknR78PYAxczNQmg", "text": "Horrible rip-off. I already was scared to come here (I usually use the firestone in Scottsdale or friends) because of the bad reviews but it was closest place to tow when my car broke down. \n\nTook them two days to figure out why my car wasn't running. Once they did they estimated repairs $1,000-$3,000 because had to \"replace timing belt; spark plus & wires\" first ($1,000) to then be able to figure out why the belt jumped and fix that repair (another $2,000). So since my car was only $4,500 originally and I had maxed out a credit card with them already for minor repairs I decided to just buy a new car.\n\nSo after I buy my new car; I sold that 2000 Honda Civic \"as-is\" from the firestone parking lot. Got little over $1,000 for my non-running car that \"needed many repairs\". \n\nNext day; the guy who I sold it to texted me to say he fixed my car and it was running again with the simple solution of changing spark plug wires. That's it! I could of done that myself for $20 but this firestone tried to charge me thousands of dollars for many more repairs than I needed. \n\nNow I'm out of luck because I sold my old car which I loved; because they told me it needed tons of repairs that it didn't. When they didn't even check the simple solutions after leaving me careless for 2 days while figuring it out. \n\nI will never be back.", "business_id": "Q_ntUL08gNFpCHhJALwQFA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VyYuIY3BN2hdlMx_7dRdCA", "review_id": "OlBQjJK73bmTlif5muQYzg", "text": "Super disappointed in the phone mannerism of the staff. Can you say \"no thanks.\" The story:\n\nI found myself in Phoenix, AZ with two bald tires and I really needed to get new ones. The person on the phone was a JERK. He didn't listen even though I told him that I had the tire size off of my tire. He said, \"It may not be the right size, just tell me what car you have you probably don't know what numbers I need.\" Why? Because I have a va-jay jay? Really!\n\nHe also said that the last person could have used the wrong size... really? I also bought those at a Firestone in San Diego, CA. Nice... talk bad about the people in your network.. makes sense.\n\nSo, I went to a different store where they were awesome. The reviews on this site are spot on for this location. Maybe Firestone should take note that the person answering their phone is an IDIOT and do better.", "business_id": "Q_ntUL08gNFpCHhJALwQFA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3y4hvopMEdMSVmZhoN1r9Q", "review_id": "06k1hHzRyBUYAtB6xUv4tQ", "text": "This place is awful!!!!! I've been going to Firestone for yrs all over Arizona. Never ever had an issue until this location!!! Messed up my appts 3 times in one week. I've been here a total of 4 times this week!! Refused to top off all my fluids. Never heard of this before. It's your job!!!! When asking for my keys back, he refused. Then I asked the guys in the garage to give them to me and the GM told me \"to stop being crazy!\" Excuse me!?! No. Never coming back here again!!! They will screw up everything!!", "business_id": "Q_ntUL08gNFpCHhJALwQFA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ltGh04bjEBhwItWVVG7UJg", "review_id": "yu-GefRL0m1bZCm_2wyyqQ", "text": "I dropped in to Cookies in Bloom to see if I could satisfy a sugar craving for one, without having to buy a full bouquet.  The gentleman behind to counter was quick to oblige, pointing out they also had candy apples and gelato, in addition to cookies.  The cookie, itself, was large, though somewhat dense and dry; the icing VERY sweet.  Glancing at the bouquets on display, they seem to do a lovely job of decorating and packaging (and they ship, too!). I don't think I'd buy again, solely for the purpose of eating a cookie, but they can be pretty \"show-y\" in bouquet format.  If you care to take a moment to sit, the sidewalk has a couple of cafe tables.  No extra charge for the live music drifting across the street from The Vig.  ;)", "business_id": "mFBjAnFP6KveW-Wqc9FayQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "f7Hv9J9GTTXd3XsfRgt3Pw", "review_id": "mGY8jfF0RaxfdFJrMCn1lw", "text": "I used to work for Cookies in Bloom many years ago.  A bit more like an assembly line than my level of cake decorating, but cute cookies that were as tasty as they were creative.\nSo we were in Phoenix today and decided to pop in to check things out.  You know, get a cookie.\nWell what a surprise, no cookies today -well, except for the traditional baked variety (chocolate chip, sugar, oatmeal raisin, etc.).  Oh c'mon, we didn't stop in for generic variety cookies.  Seems it is graduation day, so they were focused on working on orders only.", "business_id": "mFBjAnFP6KveW-Wqc9FayQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f7Hv9J9GTTXd3XsfRgt3Pw", "review_id": "B1joEobaU8RLeepsNZUUPQ", "text": "We're baaack.  Had a vet visit so decided to pop in for a cookie.  \nWoohoo!  Yummy, sweet smelling baked goods.  These are the best.  Part sugar cookie and part shortbread -doesn't get better.  \nBoss/owner is always pleasant and it's nice chatting with him while they wrap up something for us.\nSo the truth is I really like this place and once a year I feel I must stop by for a cookie.\nOh, and almost forgot to mention, plain iced cookies are 1/2 the price of decorated cookies.\nMy son thinks it's worth it just for that.  LOL!", "business_id": "mFBjAnFP6KveW-Wqc9FayQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XKyOr_KUvl1bqxmBTjdNuw", "review_id": "UtLJzSvc-tmwHzJUXb31qw", "text": "The cookie bouquet was beautifully decorated.  I would not order again due to price.  This is a very expensive product and when I called to ask the price, the shipping charge apparently was not included.  As a business owner myself, I cannot imagine not disclosing all the charges including tax, shipping, extras up front.", "business_id": "mFBjAnFP6KveW-Wqc9FayQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "e4TQFVfepzHf--hnBsjntg", "review_id": "ez2QHWRUTuzkqxAvqZUxng", "text": "Dry cleaners are like hair stylists - you are entrusting them with something very personal and important.  I usually test-drive a cleaner for several months before I will entrust one with an important item.  So far, this cleaner has been great.  I have been using it for the past 9 months with no incident .  The prices are surprisingly good for this part of town.  I am holding back one star because of its hours.  Very inconvenient if you have to work for a living.  They don't open until 7 am and close at 6:30!  They are open Saturday, but only until 3 pm.  And closed on Sunday.  Luckily, I live nearby, so can stop on my way to work.  Anyway.  These guys are good.", "business_id": "T_O-Nqgz2FVI6EEleA8kbw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "YPlaHIAJOsTCr0DZ6v9j8A", "text": "I stopped by Pride Cleaners on Saturday and dropped off two suits and two shirts. Ended up costing about $40 which is a little more than I am used to spending, but they did a really great job and my clothes were ready to go on time.\n\nOpen until 6pm on weekdays works for me.", "business_id": "T_O-Nqgz2FVI6EEleA8kbw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GJ81EquQfQKvS-eLRdr6aQ", "review_id": "_DpghSeuf-FVP_IpNgtILw", "text": "I wish I could give zero stars! I should have known better to come back after I was misquoted the price for fluff and fold my first visit here, but I was in a pinch.  I dropped off a large amount of clothing, some wash and some dry cleaning.  I told them when I needed it by, and they said no problem.  They called me later to let me know a lot of the pieces were dry cleaning and they might need longer - I told them I left it with them because I needed it at a certain time and if they couldn't do the job by then I would come by and pick it up.  They said they would have it ready.\n\n$317 later, I have my laundry.  85% of what I dropped off was laundry, but they were so lazy that they dry cleaned 85% of it instead.  I have about 20 cotton, machine wash tank tops that they dry cleaned to the tune of almost $6 a piece!  Are you kidding?  LAZY and UNPROFESSIONAL.  When I got home and realized what had happened, I called to inquire.  The guy on the phone was so rude and accused me of being 'nasty,' said he did me a favor (?) and then hung up on me.\n\nI would absolutely never come back here.  I really can't believe the nerve they had to dry clean so many cotton, machine wash pieces, and then tell me they did me a favor while sticking their hand in my wallet.  LAZY LAZY LAZY.", "business_id": "T_O-Nqgz2FVI6EEleA8kbw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EaSQRnUZp82dIZVotSjhUw", "review_id": "kS3teMIu5o8qWFXIZQGlkw", "text": "The best drycleaners in town!!  I moved to Phoenix about a year and a half ago, and went through 5 other drycleaners before finding this little gem.  Arcadia Dry Cleaners is located just north of Campbell on 40th Street, which is really convenient for my drive to/from work.  \n\nI usually show up with over 20 items, and once I brought a white linen jacket that had yellow-ed on the sleeve from age.  When I came to pick up my order, everything was ready except the jacket.  I was amazed at their persistence to keep working until they cleaned the jacket, at no extra cost to me...and now it looks new again!  Seems trivial, but I was just really impressed with their service, especially after trying so many in the Arcadia area.", "business_id": "ZEhKT0M4iMwlVwk5zQ2Kdw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "LZrS2Uwzjo5E_qAm-P6TlQ", "review_id": "iPn5YbjbVUXqiqCjR5MwWA", "text": "When you find a dry cleaner that actually follows your directions and returns your clothes in perfect condition you want to shout it from the roof tops! Ok I got a little overly excited about this place because they have a printable coupon for $10 off after you spend $25. Now that's a good deal. And when you are done checking off that errand go up the block and grab a treat at LGO, yum.", "business_id": "ZEhKT0M4iMwlVwk5zQ2Kdw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "odDgi_1bjwZpF5yvEfG8jA", "review_id": "UJlPVigEUwEGp48CvrLDIA", "text": "Arcadia cleaners was able to fix a disaster - last week my son's fiance pulled her wedding dress out of their car after traveling from Kansas to find it covered in green candle wax - I brought it right in to Arcadia cleaners and within 3 hours they called to say it was white again. We are all so thankful!!!! I'm telling everyone about how they saved the day!!", "business_id": "ZEhKT0M4iMwlVwk5zQ2Kdw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3eV2_bE2YH2SqqhhTQ6yqg", "review_id": "KGuy5DkUr18m1gp2kCJpSA", "text": "It was over a year ago that this place ripped me off and I'm still upset about it. I dropped off a queen size down comforter thinking it would be nice to have it dry cleaned rather than hauling it to the laundromat. My husband goes to pick it up after work and hands it over to me when he gets home. I immediately say, \"This is not our comforter.\"  What they'd given to my husband was a queen size synthetic poly-filled comforter that looked like it just came from goodwill or had been used for many years as the roof of a fort. It basically looked and felt very cheap and like something you'd have around for the dog to lie on or to eat on for a picnic at the beach. . I called Arcadia cleaners right away and was told repeatedly that it was my comforter. They said that everything is tagged immediately when dropped off and my tag number matched my receipt. I was told that there are security cameras and I could come look at the tapes. I went the following day and was told over and over again by the owner that what I had been given was what I had dropped off. I showed him that on my receipt the employee had noted that what I'd dropped off was a down comforter and he said that must've been a clerical error. He showed me the security tape and it shows my comforter being tagged and carted off. I don't know how they did it but someone somehow replaced my cozy comforter with the piece of crap comforter that was sent home with my husband. The feelings of frustration and anger were so overpowering I began fantasizing about standing out front of Arcadia Cleaners with signs boycotting the place. What made all of this even worse was the owner was a total jerk. Totally full of himself. I hope whoever stole my comforter at Arcadia is cozy. It cost me $150 and a lot of time and energy. As a school counselor I have little $ and little time/energy to be dealing with stuff like this. Shame on Arcadia cleaners!", "business_id": "ZEhKT0M4iMwlVwk5zQ2Kdw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KN9LoC-lOxwCcFcMRvYOzA", "review_id": "S8VMWto9GrzBYq0T8cm4zQ", "text": "Words cannot express how amazing this cleaner is! Recently I took my mothers 50 year old wedding dress (handmade by my aunt) in to get cleaned. The originally white lace jacket was almost brown, the vail was brittle and dingy, and the silk and satin dress was yellow. After meeting with the owner Mark I had every confidence in his abilities. I picked this up last week and the dress is amazing!  Everything was restored to its former glory and I have this company and its employees to thank for that.", "business_id": "ZEhKT0M4iMwlVwk5zQ2Kdw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cAJpG8briCwhX3KA7mly8g", "review_id": "5F9JmPdfI2_JPTiGJorgYg", "text": "I've been using Bonds Alarm for just over two years and have been very happy with their service.  They are a local company and their alarm monitoring is done at Scottsdale Air Park.  The larger national companies contract with monitoring companies that can be located in any state.  I personally like knowing that my monitoring is local.  A little over two years ago when I researched and priced alarm equipment, install, and monitoring, I found Bonds Alarm to be the right company for me.  The national guys offer better deals for installation, but with some negotiating, Bonds ended up coming to the table with the best price, best equipment, and superior service.  Jeff is my rep and he's always available for questions on his cell phone, and he's very knowledgeable and has a long history with Bonds and this industry.  All the staff is very friendly and their customer service really can't be beat.  What triggered me to write this review two years later is that my contract just recently expired and I negotiated new terms with Bonds, which again, ended up being the best deal I could negotiate.  Highly recommended.", "business_id": "e1tp__wBdtu8plOM_A43EA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_LsbT_uW0UE6rhsWiAIrsg", "review_id": "_e99XHFpnO1ezPUjwIOMEw", "text": "great company and staff.", "business_id": "e1tp__wBdtu8plOM_A43EA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eAWFKYEjqNgVsSAwMToxqg", "review_id": "P5r46Ftm7SOayZIu8c0rpg", "text": "Bonds seemed like a good bet (we were referred to them) until we actually had to deal with them. When we signed up with them we had all of our own equipment from a previous homeowner installed, outside of one piece of hardware. WE paid for the hardware. In fact, we even had to pay for a spare battery.  \n\nLast weekend we had three false alarms with our motion sensor. Each time they called, I said not to send to police as there was no window or door alarms. I decided it better to drive all the way home and check things out myself.\n\nThere was absolutely nothing wrong with the house. It sat as it always does with nothing to set off the alarm. \n\nI called Bonds to try and find out why we had these issues. I was told they could only tell me the time of the alarm. The last thing I want is a false alarm when I don't catch my phone and have the police show up so I asked if they could check our system out. They said they could for a $60 trip fee, $80 an hour and fees for hardware if they decided I needed something replaced. So, I could be in this for a few hundred dollars.\n\nI called a competitor and was told that they would replace my old system with a new system I could access online, new panel, connected thermostat etc. for a $99 installation fee. NO extra cost for hardware. I lifetime guarantee on EVERYTHING. They will come and fix/replace anything for a $50 trip charge and NO hourly charges if we ever need it. \n\nAll this for $15 more a month, including temperature monitoring, which we don't even have right now and would cost more with Bonds anyway.\n\nSo, we tried to cancel with Bonds, but then found out we are on a 3 year contract even though WE paid for everything! I read through the fine print (which I should have done originally) and it is AWFUL.\n\nWe've asked them to cancel our agreement and waive their termination fee, which is HUNDREDS of dollars, since they have not subsidized ANYTHING. WE PAID FOR EVERYTHING!!!\n\nI'm kicking myself for not reading the contract. That's what a slick salesman will get you! Lots of promises but no other options given. I wish I would have shopped around and found a company willing to go month to month since I own everything \n\nWe're still try to get this settled after 4 phone calls and an email. I suspect we'll just end up being a VERY unhappy customer until the second our contract expires.", "business_id": "e1tp__wBdtu8plOM_A43EA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_6fr8dVLIhN07Qpq7U7o0g", "review_id": "A4ZzbZbuzK03HmkhlenE-A", "text": "Been with this company for over 15 years, very prompt and courteous same day service.  Had all this new technology long before anyone else in Arizona.  Local monitoring.  Great people.", "business_id": "e1tp__wBdtu8plOM_A43EA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6WD2Xk6MnJ2d8jbcKT8CDg", "review_id": "Db9J-zz-nf7Lbc1pTbY0kQ", "text": "I have been a Customer with Bonds Alarm since the mid 1990's.  They are extremely dependable and the staff is responsive to my needs and understanding when I call with special requests.  Their technicians know how to solve security issues quickly.  I would even recommend them to my friends and family without hesitation.  Do not waste  time looking for the cheapest alarm company, sign up with the best, Bonds Alarm.", "business_id": "e1tp__wBdtu8plOM_A43EA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "wk0zg0k-x9LoJUpGlkJTLA", "text": "I used to work in the area and some folks from work invited me along.  How sad is it that without that intervention I might have never known about the Chicago Hamburger Co?  So sad... So sad...\n\nIt's not a big place (ok, it's a dive, but a great dive) and their parking gets really full at lunch time.  Try to go during more \"off\" hours your first time.  Once you know how good it is, you'll be willing to park as far away as needed.  You walk up to the counter/window while perusing the menu on the walls.  I've never not had a super friendly person taking my order.  Sometimes it's even the owner. \n\nThey've got more of a food selection that you might think.  Hot dogs, burgers, sausages, turkey, chicken, roast beef, fish, veggie burgers, cheese steaks, wings, salads, fries, onion rings, shakes.  My friend knew he'd love the place as soon as he saw \"Frito Pie\" as an option.  You can check out their full menu at http://www.chicagohamburger.com. And yes, those are current prices. Less than $4 and you've got a nice meal.  For $5 a feast.\n\nAmazing hot dogs.  Standard burgers can take a few minutes because they are being freshly made - but SO worth the wait.  I haven't seen anyone not love what they got.\n\nI can not come here without getting sliders.  Won't happen.  Ever.  And why you may ask?  Because they are better than White Castle.  I know what you're thinking (Oh NO she Didn't!!!) but yes, yes it's true.  Their buns are amazing.  They manage to be light and fluffy, yet thick and dense.  I can't explain it - but I don't have to.  For less than a buck you can have your own w/ Cheese.  Good luck eating just one.  I'll get one - if I'm also getting a hot dog.  But most folks get at least 2 or 3.  I witnessed someone eat 6.  Well, 5 1/2 - but he did better than I had expected.\n\nWe normally get one fry and one onion ring because they are both SO yummy it's hard to pick.  Fries are cut thin and Rings are cut medium-thick.   Oh yea...\n\nFor anyone that has ever loved a shake - you must have one here.  I tried a friend's strawberry shake as we were headed out the door, and immediately turned around, got back in line and ordered my own.  Since then - we have come by to get sliders and shakes many times.  And we live 20 minutes away.  They are that good.\n\nOh yea - tons of Chicago stuff on the walls, tv always on showing \"the game\" and there is a pinball machine and a Ms. Packman.  Waca waca waca....", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "yqrUwPTinmrgHhB3XAM-gw", "text": "Yummy slider alert!  \n\nMuch better than the average White Castle barf disk, and even better than the sliders at Cheesecake Factory.  I ordered three cheese sliders for a little over $3 (I know, I know, I was HON-gry!) and although they're small it was quite filling.  Nice use of soft rolls, dijon mustard, ketchup, minced onions and flavorful beef and cheese.\n\nThe inside is tacky -- with sports posters everywhere, arcade games, real Chicago street signs (think Kedzie, Cermak, Paulina, and Southport), and old newspaper clippings and tons of Best of Phoenix awards scattered throughout.  Vinyl booths line the front of the building with plastic patio tables as well. \n\nI heard good things about their hot wings and hot dogs, so will def be back to try.\n\nSuper cheap, super Chicago divey-chic, and super good.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4zinPJ38-WxjPPomn7CPAQ", "review_id": "fgnMyaU-RK93GlR7emdFbA", "text": "Oh man, if you don't especially like your heart  (or at least can justify it by working out after), this is an awesome place.  I've been extremely skeptical of \"Chicago\" places here in the valley, because most are bad impressions, at best.  This place doesn't *quite* get it, but it's the closest I've found in Phoenix.  \n\nOf course, they've got the Chicago street signs and sports posters.  Hey!  Southport!  I lived right by there!  In case you missed the name of the place, they like reminding you by filling your vision with schtick.\n\nThe sliders, which aren't really known as a Chicago thing, are really good, and quite cheap.  These are really tasty little burgers that make an inexpensive meal.  \n\nThe italian beef, which *IS* a Chicago staple, just isn't quite right.  I think I figured out what it is.  The beef isn't sliced thinly enough and they don't use enough spices, which makes for a store-bought kinda feel to it.  \n\nProps for the tasty milkshake, though.  \n\nI really, really want to find a place in Phoenix to get a beef sandwich.   My search did not end here.  \n\nI am Sean's unfulfilled yearning.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ofxlhi_HKp7myFDpwg9aIA", "review_id": "C-OKALZVb_3OTDCLoQ9uQQ", "text": "If your looking for the best sliders and homemade shakes in Phoenix this is the place to go, if you are from the east coast and you love those little White Castle burgers then this is where you want to go to find the next best thing, along with there chili cheese fries. This place can not be beat. And if your a Chicago fan you will love it the whole place is decorated with Chi-town memorabilia.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "tnaz6zW7sHsUhUtYYaZslg", "review_id": "eu86GwaBZ_0KNZx_NZ3CaQ", "text": "At around 3:45pm on a Saturday, my bf and I wanted to have a snack before dinner and he suggested this place. Never been before this but I love sliders. I love anything mini, really. haha. The Chicago paraphernilia is a bit much, but if you love Chicago, then yay. There were I think 2 or 3 people in line before us and right before it was our turn, I noticed a sign. 10 sliders for some ridiculously cheap amount after 4pm. I can't remember the exact price. I think it was like 10-20cents off their regular pricing. So thanks to the people in line, we were able to place our order at 4:01pm. Perfect. I'm poor so I like deals.\n\nSliders was all we got. They were DELICIOUS! I thought I'd only be wanting 2 since they're a pretty big size, but I ate three!  The bread was soft  and the ratio of meat to bun was perfect! I'm all about good ratios, not too much meat, not too much bread. The beef tasted good with the mustard and onions and pickles and ketchup? I think that's what they put in there. Whatever it is, get it. It makes it yummy!\n\nIf you're in the mood for some good sliders, check this place out. I would probably never have actually WANTED to go here since it is a lil dive with nothing around it, but Im glad I did. I'll definitely come back next time I'm in Phoenix.\n\nPROS: Good Sliders. Great price after 4pm. Fun atmosphere.\nCONS: Can't really think of anything.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "bjyNs56h8t57FYZ7y1_1Rg", "review_id": "A9b0BlPV154aOW3dmMDA_Q", "text": "Ah, the little things I miss about living in Arizona.  For instance, the Chicago Hamburger Co.\n\nWhat a gem.  You'd drive right past this place without blinking an eye, just another dive place branding itself  \"Chicago\" or \"New York\".  NOT!\n\nThis is the best slider I've ever had.  Holy crap they are good.  Reminders of White Castle and Krystal burgers, except these are better.  In other words, it doesn't have to be 4am while trashed to make them taste great.\n\nThe fries???  PERFECTION.  That right combo of crispy on the outside, yet nice and soft on the inside, not overcooked, not undercooked.  The perfect fry.  It's beautiful.  It's art.\n\nWhere is Dorothy's slippers???  There's no place like home...there's no place like home...", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-F32Vl8Rk4dwsmk0f2wRIw", "review_id": "H0Y_8dV6QvQeod7rxjHvBQ", "text": "All the credit goes to Graham C. for schooling my arse in this particular foodie rodeo.  You see, there is a group of 4-5 of us who have pretty much scoured the Valley for hidden gems and blatant dumps so that we can report back at their respective grandness or offensiveness.  \n\nOne day, Graham asks if I'd ever been to Chicago Hamburger Co and I had to embarrassingly admit that I hadn't.  That fucker.  So, leads the way to the counter and orders an unholy amount of sliders, which we each put down without any sorts of problems because mother of God, they were delicious.\n\nI'm pretty sure that we would have gone back up to the order counter to request more, but the place was very busy at lunchtime on a Saturday and we also had to rush to pick up others on the way to the FBR.  \n\nApologies for more of an anecdote rather than a review, but you can pull three things out of this review:\n\n1) Their sliders are perfect, particularly the Double Burger\n2)  Its crazy busy on Saturdays at lunch\n3)  Graham C is a cocky wanker", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "lPaYMDmJbAnv_3pmZH_inw", "review_id": "xR8wY-RDnnT8Su1HTTt9ew", "text": "Sitting here thinking of my shitty Wendy's experience of late and wondered why I didn't go here. Also, why haven't I Yelped this place?!\n\nThe lil' bad boys are awesome! Juicy, salty and hot.. all the elements for a great burger.. plus they're so little you wont feel badly, even if you eat 6 like I did! The only thing I felt after that was satisfied!\n\nI cant give 5 stars because of their messed up hours.. WTF is 8pm as a closing time?!", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "90a6z--_CUrl84aCzZyPsg", "review_id": "vuL10RJbUeMjpjMeOqHP1w", "text": "The best slider in Phoenix! Screw White Castle! (we can keep living without them).\n\nI tried the standard Windy City Slider with cheese and onions - Perfection! The buns are heaven sent - nice and chewy! \n\nThe sliders are large and only $1 each (two will fill you up).\n\nYou HAVE to try this!", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wHg1YkCzdZq9WBJOTRgxHQ", "review_id": "6HlNOiF8kTo2PeHRqjkHOg", "text": "Put your eatin' britches on.  You know it's going to be good when the parking lot is full at what appears on the outside to be a food-related illness waiting to happen.  \n\nI tried the Windy City Slider with cheese.  Comes with chopped onion, pickles, and what I thought was standard ketchup.  Upon further taste investigation, I think it's actually a blend of ketchup and Dijon mustard.  Whatever it was, can't wait to see it again.  The buns are perfect.  I ordered two and was more than satisfied.  Also tried the fries.  A little thick for my taste, but hot, crispy, and perfectly salted.  And last, but certainly not least, a vanilla milkshake.  Oh so good, especially considering it's a hundred fifty freakin' degrees out today.\n\nMy only wee little complaint.  The place was a little less than clean, but it was still very busy at what appeared to be the tail end of the lunch rush.  Don't look at the walls or under the tables and you'll be fine.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "szbTVEtATfn8f9GxbGGO5w", "review_id": "8Vh5J7H5ttuW2O6GgD-9Dw", "text": "Sliders.  I need say no more.  But I will :)\nThat is the only thing I've ever had at this restaurant.  Now, if you're a transplant from the Midwest and a fan of White Castle they are not exactly like that.  They are bigger but a good percentage of the slider goodness you're used to.  I still go to the Castle when I go back home for Christmas, really you either love 'em or you hate 'em.  I'm enamored!!", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "rTMsw1YYYQhzrXX9ovtLJw", "review_id": "YxOUrVgeWHMWyHD16Pj9cg", "text": "Life on a budget often dictates my taste.  When my now-former boyfriend would come home with a sack of Windy City Sliders, my excitement would be so pronounced that I'd be horrified at my own gluttony.  My inner fat guy knows what's up and what's up is two people eating four oversized sliders for around seven bucks (including drinks).  The rolls are fluffy and good, the meat is flavorful, I come here if I'm in the east Phoenix area nearly every visit.\n\nThey also have one of the loosest stuffed animal crane games I've ever played.  I enjoy emasculating my male companions by winning them a stupid plush toy, sometimes two.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A0r6dCcT1UZJcEkdYs4H_Q", "review_id": "bw_crRxuxVgrVsu8u7KnZg", "text": "Home of the windy city sliders. Chicago Hamburger Co. has touch my heart in more ways than one ( more like the viens leading to my heart ). I come to this place atleast once a month. Leaving with a take out bag of sliders togo with every trip. Make sure to bring your pockets clinking with change for the ever so popular Pac-man game which is yet another addition to its local recognition. The prices are as low as realestate values and most definitely agrees with my budget and my stomach.\n\nAnother reason this place is one of my favorites is I love classic vintage logos, and Chicago Hamburger's logo reminds me of  the old time baseball games broadcasted in black and white. At those games you got a beer, a hot dog, and a couple sliders.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "z1c8uQv7tfgrP4-sVggbTA", "review_id": "OtU2089YIxTTaicmA-4PfA", "text": "Delicious sliders for a great price. Also, it's just a few blocks from work. Also, eating there makes me feel manly. Enough said.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9y7Ni5EInmU20ySEs8ymyw", "review_id": "GPkma624vn2ySdNjzHLcGg", "text": "although i've eaten my way through half of phoenix, this is my first review. hi all!\n\nwent here for lunch on tuesday and since it was my first time, i stuck to the basics and had the windy city slider with cheese, a milk shake and fries. my milkshake was amazing - not too thick or overly sweet and actually tasted like milk was an ingredient. imagine that! the slider was decently sized and delicious. my favorite part was the bun. oh, the bun! now my dream is to sleep on a bed made of those buns.\n\nChicago Hamburger Co. is the kind of place where you're constantly sneaking glances at and coveting what other people ordered. the owner is awesome. he personally brought our food to the table and made sure to stop and chit chat, even during the crazy lunch rush. \n\nwill i be back? my arteries say no, but my taste buds say YES. and who am i going to listen to? the taste buds every time. i love these kind of establishments and urge everyone to support the business and ignore their arteries as well!", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "zHH2Iz49wCZYYDLBTv0YOg", "review_id": "F1ZiB678LMuUMxO-HmrLhw", "text": "Always on the lookout for a good veggie burger, I heard this place had one so I checked it out. And it's... okay. Good, but not great. The patty itself looks and tastes like a Morning Star Garden Veggie Patty, which I happen to like. Got a box in my freezer right now actually. But that's the thing - my favorite restaurant veggie burgers are the ones I don't eat at home on a regular basis. Bun was standard grocery store bun, toppings were fresh, but conservative in portion. Could have made it myself at home for half the price in other words. But still tasty. Might stop back by if I happen to be feeling lazy, which is a definitely possibility. Oh, also ordered onion rings, which were average in every way.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "K0YMZcrmKRPEQtvkxIebzA", "review_id": "rLlKZBc7It3dqwGbuODb4A", "text": "I finally got a chance to try this place and now I keep craving their sliders (with cheese please) and those soft squishy buns. I can't say I loved the fries though. They were average, but the sliders made up for them. \n\nThe Chicago Hamburger Company will make you forget that you're in the land of strip malls and chain restaurants. It's feels like a real neighborhood joint. Next up, I must try the Frito pie.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pDSMS-IW5wyZK0XBi4jnDw", "review_id": "d_5WToEYTN7z-7teM75_4g", "text": "Great place to grab a slider.  Have a banana milkshake.  They're delicious.  The Italian beef is a great sandwich too.  Hot giardiniera is the best on top.  Service is always great here, but I recommend ordering ahead and carrying out at lunch time.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "XgIhw-aWaq_Fx3ZVQGjnuA", "review_id": "JmvBUREHDEorEVzmaqdF5Q", "text": "I had to laugh when I read people review the fries....do not get the fries!  GET THE ONION RINGS!  They rock.  Also, three or four cheese sliders is all it takes to fall in love with this place.  One of the few White Castle clones to be worth a drive for.  Why?  Because it is BETTER than a White Castle! \n\nThanks Chicago Hamburger Company!", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RNSGaQSkC56tGPfKt9lHjQ", "review_id": "3fmt2ko-k8mTFdogRpov7g", "text": "Awesome place. How is it I love a place with hamburger in the name for their hotdogs? Oh I cant lie, I order a hotdog and three cheese sliders every time I go, alright and fries, I cant help it this place is too good.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H0nYlvGjMA9szTaqIwTwpg", "review_id": "zfh_PpmOyfxOJBWPlheLIA", "text": "Great burger place. Very similar to Ted's in Tempe. Closed on Sundays.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fFoRIzbwpMiv3BvfdtdlXQ", "review_id": "7ceH1q2lBT0EBHGbIcR-jg", "text": "the grilled chicken sandwich hold the mayo add ketchup and mustard and the fries - off the chain!  minus one star because it should stay open later.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "-VAF4FC-WKd39_t_RV8XdA", "review_id": "CLDojCAIqP8STa89UW4kxQ", "text": "Drove past this place a bazillion times, and never stopped in. When I finally decided to go in, I wasn't alone. This place had a packed parking lot and a line reaching the door. \nIt qualifies as a \"hole-in-the-wall\" place.  Tons of Chicago memorabilia scattered all over the walls. \nI had the cheese sliders and fries. The sliders were good. Decent size, came with cheese, onions, and ketchup. \nNothing special, but it's a good, family owned place, that obviously has fans.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ujBFcX607swXhq4oNk0R7A", "review_id": "Ns5NN7Mrssb_oIauOl6hHQ", "text": "This place is AWESOME. It's easy to miss and easy to ignore but once you venture in you'll be hooked for life. Parking is scarce during busy times and seating is limited inside, but it's well worth the wait. I regret I never had a chance to make one last visit before I moved out of Arizona.\n\nLove the fries, love the mystery cheese goo they put on their hot dogs, and of course, love the sliders. Better than White Castle and definitely better than that rip off place we have here in Orlando called Krystal.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "QQUlKfw-MZGuOrf-B62wbg", "review_id": "jXTZCdhR5Z-2iMsHIkNz1A", "text": "Freakin' Awesome!\n\nI was treated to dinner here as a reward for trying to deal with a friend's Qwest DSL... \n\nI know, I know... You'd think that dealing with Qwest would deserve a greater payback, but I'd been wanting to try this place since the Weekly Yelp that mentioned their peanut butter milkshakes. It turned out that I couldn't have asked for more.\n\n1st - I love the CHC for being honest. It's a straight-up, no frills, burger and hot dog stand. It totally reminded me of the roadside burger joints that my family stopped at as a kid, and 30 years later, their prices aren't even that far off. A 1/3 lb. charbroiled burger for under 4 bucks? that's a solid value!\n\n#2 - The sliders. Everybody seems to like the doubles, but I think that the single cheese burger slider is just the right slider-ific proportion of bread, meat, and cheese. They have some options to tart them up a bit, but I just went with the onions and a bit of ketchup. I wouldn't say that they are a one-for-one with the White Castle sliders, but pretty close, and quite possibly better. Order two for just over $2...\n\nC. - Chicago and hot dogs, a culinary dynasty. You can argue about which city has the best pizza, but those kids up near Lake Michigan have got the hot dog market covered. CHC has the all beef Vienna dogs, the poppy seed buns, and all the right fixins (scary green relish, sport peppers, tomatoes, and celery salt...) to throw down with a nearly perfect \"Chicago Dog\". Comes with Fries for $4... Eat one and smile while you think about enjoying the taste of Chicago without the January weather.\n\nLastly, I did make it around to one of those peanut butter milkshakes. It was great. Thick enough to stand a spoon in, and plenty of real peanut butter. It's not so sweet that one can't enjoy it as an accompaniment to to the sliders and dog, instead of dessert.\n\nIt's not too often that a place lives up to its own hype, but the Chicago Hamburger Co. was everything that I was craving and more.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "xFdK5lgUdeT3bWC7_MvcyQ", "review_id": "lXe_MdKpVU21QGXutODJ-Q", "text": "So the bf and I are moving in together.  And the economy sucks.  Both of these facts mean our eating out budget is, well, measly.  However, that doesn't mean that we don't eat out.  Instead we've been sharing meals and seeking out places that have good prices and don't suck.  \n\nI've lived in the neighborhood around CHC for over 10 years off and on and have never been in, until last night.  We needed a quick, yummy, cheap meal before a movie (that budget is dwindling as well) and T is from Illinois so he has a fondness for sliders.  Me, as a native Phoenician, not so much into the slider.  When I was traveling in the Midwest once, some friends took me to White Castle.  I don't know if there is anything more repulsive to me than steamed meat.  Just the phrase alone is like some sort of weird phrase that should have its own category like oxymoron, but instead of meaning opposites it means disgusting.  I digress...\n\nSo CHC is an order at the counter, plastic chairs, thin paper napkin kinda place.  And that totally works.  The abundance of Chicago sports memorabilia on the walls completely distracts you from the less than fine dining atmosphere.  There were a number of other customers in who seemed like regulars and the parking lot was packed.  We ordered six cheese sliders with just ketchup, a basket of fries and two medium root beers.  The sliders are like a buck each and come with the works including onions, pickles, ketchup, brown mustard and something else I'm probably forgetting.  I thought they were pretty good with just the ketchup, but the bf ordered another with the works and said that was the way to go.  Now, I don't know if they steam their burgers or they grill them but these were hot, flavorful and chewy.  The buns were fluffy and delicious.  The fries were crispy and salty as fries should be and I ate nearly the entire basket.  The medium soda is more like a large and I would order the small next time.  \n\nThere is one tv with sports and I would guess this would be a great place to watch a Chicago game.  Most importantly, we got out of there for about 20 bucks which is great for the wallet.  For a quick cheap meal that makes you feel less guilty than going to McDonald's, CHC is a solid choice.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3am2PwtajoR3LIlP7XZtbA", "review_id": "FM236OYp14_mvUSQkvQiqA", "text": "If you like sliders, then this is the place for you! It's certainly not a flashy place. The interior could certainly do with some improvements, but that's not why people come here. People come here for the food. If you're a health conscious type, this place won't be your cup of tea, but if you want delicious sliders at a bargain price, go to the Chicago Hamburger Company. You won't be disappointed.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9sGrslfna8k-cyTR5NLYww", "review_id": "71rloe0rtK1Ln-ZLxwtD7A", "text": "We came here on a Saturday a little after noon, right after an entire family wearing White Sox gear. The menu was fairly straightforward, although it was a little difficult to determine what would be appropriate portion size. The homemade chili got me, so I decided on a chili dog and one slider with everything. The slider was excellent; the perfect size, warm, with an airy bun. The chili was on the sweet side and absolutely drenched the hot dog. It ended up paring well with the side of fries but when I return, I plan on sticking to the sliders.\n\n Seating is a bit hard to come by--we got stuck next to the pinball machines--not a good location for large parties (although that didn't stop a baseball team from coming in as we were leaving). Try coming after 4PM (but before 8PM closing time) for deals on sliders. Also, it's closed on Sundays.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "LzTtvcjciEAeb5C1Wjc-Hw", "review_id": "QKmOJhVfj7romkxwWbmk2A", "text": "Fantastic  Sliders!!  Give this girl some sliders and chili fries and all is right with the world. This is quick food done right!", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "du6KeE54IFbPiXpU3LOd1g", "review_id": "HF9u54VUFHNOyPYZuG796w", "text": "Do you like sliders?\nYup, I do too! I admit it, as much as l enjoy fine dining, I really do have pedestrian tastes.\nYou can only eat eat so much pate and stuffed breast of duck before you need something real.\nI know sliders are everywhere these days. I live near Stax and I like it fine. \nI see sliders on the menu so many of the other places I go, but these...these are really sliders and they are really great and really just what god and nature intended when ground beef was created! \nSmall, delightful chunks of bovine goodness!\nPlus, Chicago Hamburger has some of the best chili fries around to go with the sliders, and that really makes the drive, and the poor parking at lunch and the difficulty finding a place to sit at lunch and all the rest (I actually feel like I'm in Chicago) worth the effort!\nThe regular burgers and the hot dogs are pretty good , too (bright green relish and celery salt for the dogs, so good for them), but really...sliders are the reason to go to Chicago Hamburger.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "KI4sBf9jWLs4aGm_mIsFQA", "review_id": "OWv9gfZcg0BcKPdymjJHhg", "text": "Let's get right to it.  The smell of GRILLED ONIONS hits you before you even touch the front door.  That is the definition of a Chicago dog/burger joint.  That IS Maxwell Street.  That IS Chicago.\n\nThe Food - I ordered the fire dog, a cheese slider, and fried zucchini.\nThe firedog didn't let me down in the authenticity department.  Good meat, the correct and required condiments (neon relish, celery salt, sport peppers, tomato, mustard, onion. and seedy seed bun), cooked just right, and it smelled up the office when I opened it.  \nThe slider was the ex-factor.  I saw 'slider' and immediately thought White Castles.  But I didn't want to compare it to that, so I slapped my head to get the thought outta there.  Its a little burger with mustard, onions, and cheese.  What makes it special is the way the meat's taste melds with the onions, mustard and especially the bun.  Mine had a little too much mustard...and the bun wasn't a player on the field at all.  In fact, the sub-par bunnage took away from the slider.  BUT, I said I wouldn't compare it to Whitey One Bite's (White Castle's), so for what it is...ITS GOOOOOOD!  You will find yourself wishing you bought 2 or 82 more of them.\nThe zucchini was just filler for the car ride back to the job.  They were greasy and crunchy enough to get me excited at first...but their charm wore off after about 5 of them.  They are little chips of zucchini fried nice and crispy.  The taste of the batter just didn't do it for me, and the flavor of the  zucchini wasn't quite on point.  Doh, I REALLY hate saying anything negative about this place, because of....\n\nThe Atmosphere:\nYou know what kind of place you're in when you open the door.  A joint.  Pure joint.\nChicago newspaper clips, posters, political campaigns, pennants, whatever you can take from Chicago and stick on a wall.  This is the first time I've walked into a Chicago joint and was actually MOVED.  The place made me a little misty.  \nI miss Chicago.  \nThis joint made me remember some of my happier times as a kid, when life didn't suck.\nIts the kind of place you go and sit down with your team or with your buddies or with your kids or with your ma or with your worse enemy.  The SMELL OF GRILLED ONIONS makes everything just fine with the world.  Its the kind of place you go after you've just had some kind of fun, or even some kind of heartache.  Its just the kind of place you can go whenever, for whatever reason.  You feel like you belong here; like the world's bitter and evil hands can't reach you here.  You feel...safe.  Sorry to go off on that tangent, but its just something about the actual establishment itself...\nWho cares about what the floors look like, or what's in the corners?  Its a joint.  Its got joint floors and joint corners and joint tables and chairs.  Ain't nothing crawling.  Nuff' said.\n\nThe Service:\nAfter my nostalgic head-trip back to Chi-Town, I had to let the guy at the counter know they had done right by me.  Not much conversation due to the uncanny line that seemingly popped up out of nowhere behind me.  He told me that when I call in an order, \"Aw, you ain't gotta wait in line, just come on up.\"  That was almost the equivalent of him saying \"I love ya', man!\"  Without the awkwardness.  Oh, when I said I was picking up for 'Mike'...they all went \"Mike's here!  Got Mike here!  Get Mike's order!!!  Let's go!\"  Maybe its a routine, but it makes a guy feel like a million friggin bucks in a recession.  Let's just say I walked out of there feeling 10 times better than I did before I walked in.  And lastly, an elderly lady came in, and they all knew her name.  The guy immediately asked if she wanted something to drink.  I don't know...that just sat right with me.\n\nThe Value:\nOn.  The.  Money.  I kid you not, you got 5 bucks, you can eat...and good.  Get a couple sliders and fries for under 5 bucks.  Or one of the dogs and fries.  You're looking at a little more for an Italian Beef (which I intend to trek back there for), or something like that.  Money is an issue for most people, but you won't hurt yourself having lunch here twice a week.\n\nThe Bottom Line:\nDespite the lack-luster experience with my zucchini and bun, I must say this:  Go here.  Go here often.  Smile when you get to the counter.  Tell them they have a nice place, even though they already know it.  Eat sliders.  Eat dogs.  Eat Frito Pie (and tell me how it was....while you stand a few feet away from me with that corn chip breath).  Sit down here.  Bring friends.  Bring people you don't know that much.  Bring people you don't like that much.  Just see how things turn out.  Your stomach and mouth will be happy.  Your heart will be happier, but perhaps out of a few years.  Write about it.  Talk about it.  Grab a few menus and stick 'em on the board at work.  \nThis place is all right.\nThis place is all right.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 8, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "ZmIgP4U4Ht9CYmNX0_zP6w", "review_id": "TurbbVb0zN9zWOoh9Eqxdw", "text": "I am a carnivore.  There, I said it!  I love burgers!!  So of course when I drove by Chicago Hamburger Co. on my first week here in Phoenix I said \"note to self......MUST try this place!\".  Today marks my second week here in Phoenix and after a long week at my new job, I was hungry.  I picked up my daughter and we headed over.  \n\nFirst off if you are from Chicago or love Chicago, this is your place!  It is filled with memorabilia from the Windy City.  There are all sorts of street signs and things pertaining to Chicago plastered on the walls.  It's pretty cool.  They have two TV's and of course they had the Cubs playing on one of them!  Go Cubs!!  I like the sports like ambience.  It's nothing fancy at all, just basic tables and chairs and a few booths.  \n\nNow for the food.......Mmmmm good burger!  I had a wester burger.  For you fans of Carl's Jr. Western Bacon Cheeseburger....oh man, this one is far better!!  Real bacon right off the grill and cooked just right, nice and crisp, bbq sauce, cheese, and onion rings to top it off.  The burger was juicy and cooked just right!!  It was one of the best burgers I've had in awhile.  My daughter had a hot dog and scarfed it down and gave it a thumbs up so I knew it was good.  The onion rings were nice and crisp and I liked the batter they used.  Not super greasy either.  Nice!  The fries where crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside...perfect!  They have Pepsi and the other usual sodas.  They also make milkshakes.  I'll have to try one next time.  Oh, and chili cheese fries......omg....I love those!  \n\nAll in all this is gonna be one of my go to places here in Phoenix.  YUM!!!", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "LQ7qcT0TWlNFnLzdohhgPg", "review_id": "7kpVbtJw5ZI5cJnaQbUnWw", "text": "I just went tonight for the first time and I thought it was pretty good. I got the double cheese sliders and fries. The only reason I knew of this place is because I drove by there a few times. Tonight I wanted a good burger and decided to give it a try. \n\nIt's not quite like the White Castle variety, these patties seemed thicker, but still - pretty yummy. :)", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V1k7XMUX4qHVUi-3IUYzhA", "review_id": "566N-M_wFiUY8kI1AWvsGQ", "text": "This is your quintessential Chicago dog place.  They do a great job on all their dogs/sausages.  We also tried their sliders and Italian beef which were both good also but the Chicago dogs were definitely that thing to get here.  I would recommend this place to anybody craving a Chicago dog and sliders.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "w8FNZuQSxeA48FUtp7mndQ", "review_id": "8HQLgikqAjFPAXHu2qgXMg", "text": "Every Saturday my father would take me here when I was a kid and I would always order the same meal, cheeseburger, side of cheese fries, and a medium coke. As an adult this order has never changed. I highly recomend this place to anyone who wants to indulge in a good burger. My one regret so far is I still have yet to try a slider from here. Also the cheese fries are amazing! Enjoy.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZT-X6uq5-hiA4JFC64kIUQ", "review_id": "rKEiL-T1eVYwyaaMiduZGA", "text": "I love this place.  Great sliders and thats the only thing I get.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "5M96qhf3kE9D6hUl97xTGw", "review_id": "ehVlU2Oq1S3ipqBseruLRw", "text": "Cheddar burger and fire dogs - awesome.  Burger are dripping with sharp cheese sauce and toppings, perfect slight pink inside.  Dogs are loaded with goodies with the right amount of kick.  Onion rings are crispy, hot and fresh.  Plus they have Star Wars pinball, how sweet is that!", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "SscF2gvZFSPE9D-ijmq2VQ", "review_id": "ww7p0IRYJzTIsw_B4S6g_A", "text": "Happened upon this little dive and had a dinner of sliders, brats, fries and a chocolate milkshake I won't soon forget. Authentic and filling, it doesn't get much better than that. Such good, old-fashioned American food. You won't be disappointed if you eat here. The decor is fabulously retro, paying homage to Chicago sports teams of years past. The service is straightforward but attentive.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "fzkO1lGkx8MHhT8S4Rbg3w", "review_id": "mvEigl3YmuaL0S7z0TjixQ", "text": "You got to like the Chicago way to enjoy this place. I'm talking about having your dog and \"dragging it through the garden\". The sliders are what you come here for, but I'm partial to the Brat, served on Saturdays. Pretty solid dog and burger spot right in my hood. It made me think that PHX does actually get a good mix of culture from across the country/world. My top spot in the valley for Hot dogs would still be Ted's, but this is my pick for Sliders.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "QKW7sYPWPSsIcWqSiDzChQ", "review_id": "hVPYwkS5A-hDwcKwDp9fkQ", "text": "ya, i love,  the windy city\nbig broad shoulders, blues bars. gritty\nimage, of, Sean Connery\nirish, beat cop, ornery\nuntouchable's,  Jimmy Malone\ninstructing, Ness, to get Capone\n\"he pulls a knife, you pull a gun\"\nchi-town, bad guys, liquor runs\nprohibition, back in the day\nthis, is the, Chicago way\nto make a slider, slap it down\nflat top griddle, sizzles, sounds\nlike sweet home, gotta go\ncheck out, the Chi, Burger Co \npinball, pac-man,  stand in line\ndog or sliders, can't decide\npeople order, big mistake\njust passed up, the chocolate shake\nand cheese fries, cubs are on\nharry caray's, favorite song\ntake me out, to C. B. Co\nivy, envy,  kids, borrow\nquarters, for the plush toy crane\nnot much here, has ever changed\nsince  eighty-one,  Pappanduros\nowner, won't ya, please assure us\nyou wont mess, with history\ntil the cubs win, the series\nya, i know, never say, never\nbut trust me, that will, take forever", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wAm7i46tiGxSlxwTp4shjw", "review_id": "FzgPFYT1_JiizVanDhqLsw", "text": "I have not been here in years and am wondering why.  I thought I was back home in Chicago when I walked in. This place is the real deal!  Chicago memorabilia on the walls the help in red white and blue ( ala cubs) t-shirts... and oh yeah!  Great Vienna hotdogs with the nuclear green relish.  I also had a two cheeseburger sliders.  Very tasty as well.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YHsXC1pBglfXQNhVN_weFw", "review_id": "CPwKzclTijw1kBWlqXgcbA", "text": "This place sucks!! I am from Chicago just recently sentenced to the valley, but I will tell you what, the food at this place is as authentic as a three dollar bill!! I mean they were rude, unfriendly, and their food reflected there attitude..it sucked! Owners let me tell you something just because you order a sign that say's \"Chicago style\" and hang it outside doesn't mean that it is and you may be able to trick your Phoenix natives but true chicago folk should know the difference. The reality is that if you were on Clark st. Competing for business you'd last about 10 minutes before you went dark. Your food is bland and nasty. Your employees seem like extras from the movie \"coma\" and look like they could use an FMLA day, and your place is unkempt and dirty. I pray that a white castle opens nearby and steals your handful of customers, it would not be hard. Next time I will take video of the place and the food as well as the staff and their attitude and post it on you tube for those who have any doubt. Finally, try using real Vienna giardinara peppers not your own creation because your way off. By the way, I will post a link to view your county health inspection for all to see!! Have a \nwindy city day buckaroo.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "jt8jtEY1K6TD1FBzYa7HGw", "review_id": "FIYk_UaQ1sYicycG-fh7qA", "text": "My favorite thing to do is grab a bunch of sliders that fit perfectly into my over-sized purse to sneak 'em into the movies.  You might not make any friends if you do this b/c somehow in a dark theatre all you can smell is the onions, which I never notice when I eat them there or at home. Ha!  Oh well, it's a fun little treat.\n\nSuper yummy comfort food!", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "--65q1FpAL_UQtVZ2PTGew", "review_id": "qSBeMIAH-GRzT2aBRlv4QQ", "text": "Yes! Yesterday I decided to eat whatever I wanted and what do I go do?? Of course I go to a place with Chicago in its name! Being one of those many people in Phoenix from the Chi, I can definitely say that this place has the right stuff! If it were a little more compact and there wasn't a mountain to look at outside, I would almost think that I was back home! But enough about that. Let's get to the food!\n\nI had a slider, a 1/3 lb cheddar and some fries. All this was under $10 so the prices get a thumbs up! Flavor-wise, the food kicked my mouth's ass... The slider had me saying, \"White Castle, what??\" The fries were crispy on the outside and soft/hot on the inside (which is pretty much perfect). Lastly, the burger...oh the burger. Yeah, if you're craving a juicy, cheesy, greasy and all around mouthwatering burger, look no further. Every bite made me take a look at the burger and think of how good it was.\n\nIt is safe to assume that I'll be back to this place to try more of their food. Next time I'm definitely getting a Chi-town dog! =)", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1Md7FNu_GujIwxbb9TqSqQ", "review_id": "n6KCWiwkVdJWqf8K8b5YQg", "text": "You will like this place if your from Chicago, Cub-Bear-White Sox-Bulls fan. Lots of parking. Was told the Beef was from Chicago. We ordered 1 hamburger and 1 Italian Beef Sandwich, it was okay. We had better. Items were nice and hot. Business seemed a little to crowded with memorabilia. We will try again when we are in town again, they have sliders.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hGitwL2Ixiq3C6mJyQrlPw", "review_id": "KipildP700pr9Xiu8_0Yvg", "text": "Back in the day, my daughter loved to come here for the peanut butter shakes and a bite o' meat.\n\nYesterday, a chili cheese dog was a supermarket frank with canned, soupy chili and a tab for $7.85 (root beer in a styrofoam cup included).\n\nAtmosphere? None. Stuck-on mirror tiles with gold particles? Aplenty.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "W_QXYA7A0IhMrvbckz7eVg", "review_id": "sL4afrwMV5vWQ8tqyrKfgQ", "text": "This place really made me laugh, but mostly because of the weiner hanging from the ceiling.  He has a big happy face along with arms and legs.  How cool is that?  To say this place is bustling would be a serious understatement.  Every single time we have driven by here, there wasn't a parking spot in sight.  When we finally decided to eat here I spotted the parking paydirt right up front.  \n\nInside is all sorts of kitschy and fun and it will suffocate you with Chicago-ness.  I love the sign that says when a Chicago team wins the world series, free sliders for everyone!  Anyway, the menu is about as simple as it gets, burgers, hot dogs, and some bigger weiners as well.  I got a cheese burger with bacon but only mayo and ketchup.  Despite all the craziness that goes on inside, they are wicked efficient in clearing the ordering line and then they pump through the orders like nobody's business.  My burger was delicious and soooooo juicy.  The cheese was all gooey and melty and the bacon was thick and crunchy.  Perfect!  To top things off, they actual put a decent amount of mayo on it instead of the usual scrape that you get most other places.  I was a happy hamburger eatin girl indeed.  If you want a good no-nonsense burger, stop by here and you won't be sorry.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hJBOxmNREXmMGTfXgMcGug", "review_id": "RFg-dFGUt2DhKunAMzru2g", "text": "Very good burgers, fries, and shakes. Other people have said they have good steak and cheese sandwiches. Parking situation is not very good.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nJ5UZqX_WrP0DAvZ_aE9IA", "review_id": "XLDI9XIRvUoJKvf7-0AhLQ", "text": "The hot dogs here are always scrumptious and the fries aren't too shabby either. The chocolate shake however is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo good. It is the best hot dog place in the Biltmore area hands down.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M9zyD3urANpe6PoCnCJhDg", "review_id": "9ejWfI3z913IGsDU0OzZDw", "text": "Tasty burgers and onion rings. Clean and friendly. I'd go back again.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SGmFDTWDo-IZ95hxMJZseg", "review_id": "qSPV2CA3DSoue6M2oCWWEg", "text": "Best sliders in town! I went here every week in HS. It gets busy though. Park around the corner. Great food and a wonderful family run business.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "llkm_iXQszkN5DZvmqjNqA", "review_id": "awhe61JE8TSpg548vIozHQ", "text": "I LOVE THEIR SLIDERS!!!\n\nthere is not alot to say about this place.  there are only a handful of tables and you order lunch counter style however what they lack in size they make up for in Chicago memorabilia... oh yea did i mention that their sliders are stinking awesome???!!!!", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6ts41fCsDKHbFZaKOMNmVQ", "review_id": "mLbGokkD2rMDEq-9c--ScA", "text": "I went here last night. I was SOOOO excited to FINALLY go to The Chicago Hamburger Co.. I have been driving past that place ever since I was little, but never got to go in. \n\nWell last night was the night. The hubs and his friend Josh have both gone a few times and rave about how awesome it is. I HAD to go! \n\nWell....It wasn't what I expected. I will give them that the service was friendly and we had our food in about 10-15 minutes. They were pretty busy, but it came quick. \n\nI got two double meat cheese sliders. I was only able to choke down one. The meat was not good at all, it tasted sour. The buns were really mushy. The grilled onions tasted like they had been made days ago and warmed back up. I pawned off my other burger on the hubs. \n\nWe all split a couple other things because I wanted to try it all. \n\nThe cheese fries....GROSS. They were soggy...like the fries tasted soggy before the cheese was ever put on. And the cheese had ZERO flavor, I wanted to dump salt and pepper all over it to give it some sort of flavor. anything. \n\nThe Frito Pie...Now I was way stoked that they had Frito pie on the menu. There used to be this hot dog cart in this industrial area that had bomb Frito pies and I hadn't had one in about 7 years. Well, the chili was disgusting. In all my life I have never had chili like the Chicago Hamburger Co. It tasted like a bag of sugar accidentally got knocked over into the chili as they were making it and they just let it ride. So so sweet...so un edible. \n\nThe Onion Rings...They were good. Nice and crisp. Really thin though and the batter they use isn't very special at all. But I would eat them again and be happy. \n\nOver all....Its mediocre. I would never ask to go back, but if the hubs really wanted to go there for sliders again, I would go and try something different. They have a turkey burger which sounds good. \n\nSorry Chicago Hamburger Co I really really wanted to like you.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bYdUMQluPbp_zbIs_RLYDQ", "review_id": "mvPNyG1sf2cRdJTl0Nn1dw", "text": "Went here for the first time yesterday and really liked it. It reminds me of the mom and pop shops I used to go to on the East Coast (except with burgers instead of slices. The guy at the counter suggested 4 sliders so I got 4 cheese sliders (should've gone for 8). Those are some tasty little bastards. The only problem I could find with them is the same problem I have with In and Out burgers. The problem being that by the time you get to the last slider (or that second double-double) the bread just isn't as good as the first. Next time I will employ my secret double-double method which is.....eat one then order another, repeat step one again; but I would do this 4 at a time at this place...\n\nOr I suppose I could just try something else the next time, which also sounds good to me", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gc4rNAgbGydNMAPJ85FZag", "review_id": "7lBb-sXPYxw3uA6SFORmEw", "text": "My buddy took me to this place, I had some sliders and a couple hot dogs, The sliders are very simular to white castle's and I wasn't very impressed with the dogs but it was fairly cheap and you got a lot of food. Fun little location. I did buy a shirt haha.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "w-MfmD1d9vNIwjLcU1QO1g", "review_id": "o3z5AX0On6hbDs6PSCbCBA", "text": "I was lucky to grow up on 38th St, because I had this classic burger joint at the end of my block. Whenever I go back home to see my old man, I always stop in to grab a real taste of Chicago. To this day, they still got it!\n\nI recently visited Chicago (the city) for the first time on St. Patty's weekend. I was amazed when I felt right at home, must have been all those lunches as a kid at The Chicago Hamburger Co.\n\nPut me down for 3 double cheese sliders...\nThanks Bob!", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xnM_4E1QS_5A8iH8Ij6trg", "review_id": "Y60yQ3FKov6w22URbyjSnQ", "text": "The Vienna was good. The setup was correct all the way down to the poppy seeds on the bun. The only issue I have with this place is it is very dirty. There is stuff and stains everywhere. Don't look up, you wil be scared. If the dinning area is that dirty, I wonder what it looks like where the food is prepared.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cAJpG8briCwhX3KA7mly8g", "review_id": "ZKFFZ5Zv3NVr6bQ9Iaj33w", "text": "This place is awesome.  A true representation of an old Chicago style burger joint.  The food is great and service is good.  No complaints here.  The sliders are amazing and the dog is wonderful too.  You won' be disappointed with this place!", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BVZ7iTR_nI3jzdQidze1UQ", "review_id": "VWUZLpazFlB0gJRMwJgNEg", "text": "Went there for lunch today....I was craving a burger when a coworker suggested this place.  It was exactly what I was looking for.  The sliders reminded my of a place that I frequented in Hackensack, NJ called White Mana...The sliders that Chicago Hamburger Co served were delicious.  I am not from the Midwest, but this Jersey girl did enjoy a little taste of Chicago today!", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8gX8VpBo0dnSlKkWIdhIrA", "review_id": "01lEtwdISkOq0vF1q_VLmg", "text": "I've made several visits to the Chicago Hamburger Co, I was initially introduced by a friend who knew that I was originally from Illinois and missed some good old fashioned Midwest comfort food. My first venture there I tried their Italian beef sandwich, which really hit the spot. I got it with mozzarella and a side of red sauce, not exactly traditional but sometimes I just get that craving. It was pretty good on this occasion, the beef itself was kinda average but the bread was PERFECTION and I was pleased. Round two, not so much...it didn't stack up to the initial experience I had. My quest for the classic Italian beef in Arizona will continue elsewhere... Due to the failed Italian beef situation,  on my next visit I got a burger. Good, but nothing amazing. Visit number four found me giving the double cheese sliders a try, and I think I found my mainstay for this joint. While the regular double burger was a bit much and left me feeling like a fat bastard for the next 6 hours, two of these delicious little double cheese sliders did the trick perfectly. The fries are usually on point, I dump a healthy dose of Cajun seasoning on them as a rule. All in all, a pretty cool joint that reminds me why Chicago will always be \"home\"...", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dwiis_5YagRG7Ol8JSH-Ig", "review_id": "nl5vIzZrSADdntb-h66LyQ", "text": "four cheese sliders with everything and a medium dr. pepper - and you're getting out of there for under $7. i will be back many a times to check out everything else they got. i like their style - laid back, short order food and the staff couldn't be nicer. thumbs up.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7o7vuRkJtnnipRWw3kft8Q", "review_id": "_SPt7xZG-Wis6g_C5SJPxw", "text": "I have to begin this by saying that I am not from Chicago.  The midwest, yes, but I have only visited, but given the crowds this place packs in, I had high expectations of the dogs and the burgers.  \n\nMy boyfriend said, \"eh\" on the hamburger and I had the same opinion on the hot dog.  Nothing special and I have definitely had better - even at a roadside stand.  The service and atmosphere were great along with the prices, but I didn't feel like any of the food made me want to go back.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RnImEtgtZ0cYcTbyNLLNRQ", "review_id": "mMdL2fwWDOSOxlJszVZ-AA", "text": "So far I've only had the sliders, fries and onion rings in my two visits there. I'm stoked with the place for the terrific sliders, much bigger than you'd find at a White Castle type place. They have a special of after 4 - 10 sliders for $8.50, w/ cheese adds a buck. Just about a buy nine, get one free deal. I found that four sliders is plenty for me and I could probably be fine with three if I also had fries or rings.\n\nI really like the fact that they actually bring the food to your table vs. calling out a number and making you run up to the counter. They use real brewed iced tea vs. bag in the box, which is a big plus for me. The onion rings are good, though nothing fancy. They are cooked properly which so many places cannot do and the break apart nicely without falling apart in  your hands.\n\nNext time I'll try the hot dogs.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CYefNOCXufOg59_681CRZg", "review_id": "ANK44UBJ7rRl0SFHr2wX_w", "text": "This is, hands down, the best place in town to get a Chicago dog. I've been going there for nearly 10 years now. I always order the hot dog because it reminds me of being at home in Illinois. They're just perfect. \nEvery Friday the owner of the company I work for springs for lunch for all 30 employees and today I had the pleasure of picking our order up from Bob, Chicago's owner. He's a real sweetie. We just had the best sliders, fries and onion rings for the office. 5 stars. Anyone looking for good food on the cheap, great service and the Cubbies or Bears on the TV..this is where you need to be.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zBoxoWxyzDVziZllC7m6qQ", "review_id": "dH7pvTkzp2RnHYSs8CUdeQ", "text": "Great Italian Beef Sandwich!! I have been looking for this kind of sandwich for some time. Little did I know it was right down the street from us. I am not a big fan of sliders, However my wife says there great here. She has been to Chicago many times and said this is the real thing. I will be going back many more times.  What a great find.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bLycm4eFD50zWlxnumRPtg", "review_id": "pCj_6gCfHlydNAi-6Z9lYQ", "text": "My dad has been going to this place quit awhile now.  I have been lucky enough to go with him a handful of times.  This place will make all Chicago sports fans proud.  A little too much Cubs stuff for a South sider like myself but the food makes it all worth it.  I had the sliders this last time and they were great.  The fries that went with were just as fantastic.  I can't wait till the next time my dad and I can go visit Bob and have a great Chicago experience in the middle of the desert.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jJlgHIU9ltclRKnhswpCvg", "review_id": "axYEHvML2RZP_bmxyVNudw", "text": "Best. French Fries.  Ever.\n\nAlso they have great onion rings, fried zucchini, hot dogs...  I don't eat burgers really, so I can't speak to those.  I am obsessed with their tuna salad, though.\n\nI never thought I'd be ordering tuna salad sandwiches regularly from anywhere.  Tuna salad has a tendency to be that unpleasant gray or pinkish color, and have a tinge of fishiness to it, if its not fresh enough.  That is never the case at Chicago Hamburger Co.  This might sound strange, but their tuna salad is the most pleasant pale green color I have ever seen.  It's because they put relish in it.  Lots of delicious relish.  I am in love with their sandwiches, and although I used to devoutly order Polish sausages & fries, I can't turn my back on my new love.  Not the first thing people think of ordering when they come here, but it's definitely worth a try.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Va3U45KqBDXByKIr_NGJ5w", "review_id": "3USYro0SvnG3bELAn9u9IQ", "text": "I have literally been coming here for wings for the past 14 years. Yes even when I was younger. It's the only place I will go for wings.\n\nGrowing up I always loved going to Chicago's. My dad would take my sisters and I just for some wings. They still have the same baseball pinball machine which is always fun to play when waiting for your food.\n\nAs I got older, I didn't get as often until I got to high school. From there on, I always brought friends with me to Chicago's to try it out.\n\nI've been going often enough that some of the workers there know what I'll order. I have the same order of hot wings, extra ranch w/cheese fries and a large Pepsi.\n\nI haven't yet to expand on different food items, I've only had sliders, wings, cheese fries, shakes and hot dogs. The food is good and it's such a unique place.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0j9BH_ymVlCqm3qqFWwoFg", "review_id": "3zVdu4NRIXi3S7NpQbsQfQ", "text": "This place is definitely not for the veggie burger lovers. The brand (whatever it is) that they chose tastes terrible! I plan to go back and try out other things, but I DO NOT recommend the veggie burger.\n\nOtherwise, the onion rings were fantastico!! The perfect frying, with onions that melted rather than being chewy. \nI know it is always busy, but if you go during 2 to 3 its nice and calm.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v7L0xB1KfYvqWUtIY3Kotw", "review_id": "RaBz1uan3aHz38UDtYPWLA", "text": "Love Chicago Hamburger Co.  I now live in the Bay Area, and sliders from Chicago are one of the things I miss most about Phoenix.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dwiis_5YagRG7Ol8JSH-Ig", "review_id": "PJ-fapkZsof0vc9rTvT4Hg", "text": "just got done throwing down a loaded cheddar dog. can't complain one bit. this place is starting to grow on me and i haven't even had a normal sized cheeseburger or special burger yet. or a shake... or a polish sausage... man, i got some serious work to do.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2kceAwjbj3I9XOeQPF3lMw", "review_id": "h73HB8GDNy9x_E1TiL2vAw", "text": "I have never been to chicago. But I love chicago food. \n\nChicago Hambuger Co. makes me feel like im there. The sliders are pretty awesome. My favorite is the traditional  Vienna Chicago dog. \n\nWith all the chicago decor on the walls. My favorite is the poster of all the things that has happened since the last time the Cubbie won the world series. Its pretty fun to read.\n\nWill be back for the shake or the patty melt.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wcOqMTV92kxOornA42KyoA", "review_id": "TgY7mSzy3mRJLostsJDQFg", "text": "Sliders are the reason I first started to go here; but I have grown to love the other food.  Always wanted to try White Castle; so, I've gone to ones in Cleveland, Minneapolis - I love Chicago Hamburgers more!!!  The fries are very close to perfect; but I love Chicago dogs, so I order Chicago dog (comes with fries); and sliders; I am so full; I don't need to eat for a couple of days.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "r68j756bEp2oF7Vs36J8Xg", "review_id": "Jq6Slj4Iq5bz2zJc-xNXJA", "text": "When a place has as many reviews as Chicago Hamburger Co and it rates 4 stars, sometimes I wonder why bother with a review.  Well, 1) it's good to have several current reviews and 2) i try and provide a little different view.  I bring my 5 1/2 yr old daughter here about twice a month.  She likes to call it \"Chicag - eee's\" (Like weenies).  This is one of those places where a little dirt is not only acceptable but seems to add to the flavor.  I'm not talking about health code issues, just the dirt that comes from a well-worn well-known place.  The staff and cooks toil hard yet are always quick and friendly.  The food is great.  It's not backyard bbq good - - - it's hole-in-the-wall kinda good.  The shakes are great.  The prices are even better.  My daughter always wins a stuffed animal from the \"Claw Arcade Game\" - - - although it's probably cause I give her 20 quarters.  She and I both love the sliders.  They have a good flatscreen that always has a game on.  The only thing that would make me want to stay longer or go more frequently would be to put Galaga instead of Pac-Man.  Also, I love the red wiener dog hanging from the ceiling but it needs a little repair.  Regardless, friendly staff, good eats, and cheap food ... this place is worth a stop.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Iycf9KNRhxvR187Qu2zZHg", "review_id": "oUdUcs3FAB4dBNfQe7fq0A", "text": "I have been going past this place wanting to try it for a while but never made it in until last night.  I ordered the sliders because it's called Chicago Hamburger Co for a reason.  I got two double's with cheese.  They were really good and just hit the spot.  I got an order of onion rings and a chocolate malt to go with them.  I love how this place has malts not too many places make them anymore.  This place is what it is a great burger place that is not for the health conscious people but hey they aren't trying to be.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FopAKid3OBQQ-jVmY8HCPA", "review_id": "JfDtUJDJBsBs30RoMIMLxw", "text": "Great sliders, friendly service, and best of all, awesome stuff to look at.\n\nThe wings are the best that I have ever had, lots of sauce, but they aren't drowning. The sliders are great, even reheated as leftovers.. but trust me, you wont want to stop eating them!\n\nThe service is very friendly, and the walls are plastered with Chicago memorabilia new and old. \n\nIts small, a hole in the wall, but its a great place for good food", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yp90PduP1gD7kgCLWuQg4w", "review_id": "XXKGcDvXvQcfQEsmHr5S-g", "text": "Just do yourself a favor and go here and get the sliders, they are fantastic!!  I think the soft and chewy roll is what makes them so damn addictive!!  I have actually never tried anything else on the menu because all I know is that when I go here all I want is sliders!!  The decor of this place is really cool as well.  All stuff Chicago sports.  Although I'm not a fan of Chicago I understand this place.  If a place like this existed in Phoenix that had all things Boston I would love it!  I really don't have much more to say though about the place since I have only tried one thing but I will say this.  The staff is friendly and if the the Cubs ever win the World Series, it's free sliders!!", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TRl5jiNFI2m0wfH6CqO3_A", "review_id": "nvguqMUVGh1t3yE7SK3k0w", "text": "Sliders, cheese firies, burgers and dogs are great!  Makes us feel like we are back in Chicago without all the snow!", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "el_BsZHqhCZK_VG27TyPBA", "review_id": "wlX2akUoPfoWMe3wyw1Ihw", "text": "Plenty of Chicago stuff on the walls, like a hundred other Chicago-style places in the city, but this did seem just a little more authentic. There was a sign on one of the doors inside - not sure the details - that said free sliders if the Cubs or Sox win the World Series. A couple old arcade games adds to the charm.\n\nI ordered a western burger (typical stuff - bacon, BBQ, onion rings, cheese), and was reasonably happy with the results. The bun was nice and floury, the burger decently flavored, and the cheese was melted and gooey.  Not the best burger in the world, but I wasn't disappointed.\n\nThe fries were nothing special - not even worth finishing.\n\nI keep reading good things about the sliders, so I think I may have to come back to give them a try.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JzYIZDGowgRWVlqGnHAIJw", "review_id": "BBqz8G58XpmOzMhzXqO8Nw", "text": "Me and the my 2 boys have been going to CHC for along time. We dont let the girls in the family go because it's \"the boy place\".\nEverything on the menu is great!\nAnd the chocolate malts? never had a better one!\nFire dogs are perfect, the owner is always helpful.\nBut.........dont think that you will get a parking space or a seat around lunch time cause the customers are lined up out the door.\nThis place is truly a gem.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "va02uX_MvN2suVKIX_pNeA", "review_id": "GrUXiGqdhu_G51FBk9v7vQ", "text": "I work pretty close by and it has been a great place to pick up lunch. I usually call it in and they have it ready in less than ten minutes. My only problem is they have so many great choices on the menu that deciding on lunch is a struggle. I always like to get at least one cheese slider.  I can vouch for the Polish and Fire dogs. They come wrapped with fries so you really dont have to order any. I've had the Italian Beef.  The bbq beef, the western burger and a cheddar burger. All hit the spot. It seems like they use a cheese wiz and its different but its good. There shakes are good too I just don't remember what flavor I had. That was the only thing that I thought was a little overpriced so I've only ordered it once.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "opjBZ0ImnKv5eRNQZ-98DQ", "review_id": "jX28dPzj7c9rZvL_U3gN6A", "text": "The pictures and video say more about this place than I could in a review. It's a great neighborhood burger joint, and I'm happy it's a short walk from home.\n\nEverything I've had here is solid for a fast food joint. Once, around the holidays, I ordered their 10 slider deal, and ate them all myself. It was delicious but I hated myself a little after. Trust me when I say two or three are enough for one person. The chicago style dog is my standard here, they get everything right down to the steamed poppy seed bun, the fries that come with it are just average though. I also really enjoy the avocado burger, the grilled onions take it from good to great.\n\nI always like the mix of people that go to this place. Feels like the burger joint in the town I grew up in. Last time there was a teenage couple on a date, three elderly gals out for a meal, a married couple with a kid who I might have been annoyed with if he didn't have the cutest little biker jacket with a skull on it, and some guys watching a game on the TVs.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K5owfRSgd1e7ds7-Oj3GVg", "review_id": "MhZ854ygKXTJ2XX681HF0Q", "text": "Had to give this place 5 stars, because no place in metro Phoenix that I know of has hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches (with red sauce if you want it) as close to real Chicago taste as here. So good. Great fries, too. Just a hole-in-the-wall kind of place, but worth the trip. Always pretty busy. Try it.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3xA1w6QoYCYN1SnR1h0DyA", "review_id": "a4Z2V_ax44P7K4r0aqwfwQ", "text": "Great food! My husband got a couple sliders, a hotdog and fries and enjoyed every bite! I got a hamburger and onion rings and was very satisfied! I also really like their root beer shake. Blended perfectly! 4 stars all the way! :)", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8z2mKSqTW-4pLobAUNvrsQ", "review_id": "rCFWFm7yV-3UX2ipjsQIPg", "text": "Fast service. \nGreat prices.\nFriendly staff. \n\nAWESOME banana shake!", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GtkKZaU-xYd36ssOsaveOw", "review_id": "DUJSyW4MtQHMh-Gx_HHKiw", "text": "Great onion rings, and the sliders are as close as you'll find to White Castle in Phoenix. Lots of Chicago memorabilia for fans of the Windy City.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cJnYpzzaUt8FfRlpQ-BnuQ", "review_id": "pbPiOv5fya-S6tilBdjIZQ", "text": "Can't get enough of this place!  My faves are the single cheese sliders and the frito pie.  The zuccini is also very good.  These little hole in the wall joints are always the best.  Don't judge a book by it's cover!!", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Eb9cFStJ7Jd5tXHzoviY0g", "review_id": "k5CIbyYwEhB7CjF2zepffQ", "text": "Sliders are the best ever made! In fact, I cannot eat sliders from any other place since being here! I have tried, and been disappointed in any other slider since having them here for the first time a couple years ago. I frequent this fine establishment from 1-8 times per month and have never been disappointed. Try it, you'll love it!", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T7J9ae0wTskrI_Bgwp-4cA", "review_id": "L9OQ_1OC8StqijocTOknWQ", "text": "If you want unhealthy, greasy food this is your place!\n\nI hadn't been here in over 7 years.  Was excited to go back after getting a coupon for 1/2 off on Deal Chicken.  \n\nWe ordered cheese sliders, veggie burger, cheese fries, iced tea and a vanilla milkshake.\n\nThe sliders have to be the best thing they offer.  The veggie burger was dry and a bit yucky.  The cheese fries are so gross they are GOOD, covered in a fake cheese.  How can you go wrong with a milkshake?  And they have fresh brewed iced tea!!  Very important in my book!", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V-5mzxyCSNtoV1Ig0eNwjA", "review_id": "tuCi98ksX1f_w2gF0l-zoQ", "text": "Terrific sliders! Great Italian beef... way better than Lukes Italian beef.  This is a little hole in the wall that has been there forever.  It's one of those gems that all the people in the local neighborhood know about! The Italian beef was out of this world.  Juicy, meaty, and the broth was salty and rich!  I will definitely go back.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vhxFLqRok6r-D_aQz0s-JQ", "review_id": "7bkI5Nlwt_ZOFQ9_HKzquA", "text": "I cannot believe I've lived in Az for as long as I have without trying this place.  Finally went and I am so glad I did.  The sliders are the perfect size, you can order them in single patty or double patties with or without cheese.  The hotdogs come with fries.  For about ten dollars you can feed three people, your cardiologist will not be happy with you, but the food is so tasty.  Parking is painful, that is my biggest complaint.  The staff is super nice and will even give out free re-fills.  You can't beat that.  I'm excited to head back to try the rest of the menu including their full sized hamburgers and their chili cheese fries.  Might have to wait until next month, I did just have that massive fondue dinner....", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dQDHLSMNtRtgdtHdAtO4PQ", "review_id": "XiCGerJgunZVXo_Tc33kXg", "text": "East coaster who misses White Castle in total heaven! This place is great! Definitely worth a trip! \nI had the cheeseburger sliders, minus the mustard. SO great!!!", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9bP3urjM__IP5csFh9ZsuQ", "review_id": "Ghbad4hgTEolB6zZJNmCAg", "text": "Been to this place only once.  Coming from Chicago the experience at this place was ok, but I've had much better.  Would not go again since I think there are better places out here.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xD0TVy8hQ4rXZ16cqhLxuw", "review_id": "mxnGWwVXAnQ4AMb79eAoIg", "text": "This is the best place to go for sliders! I haven't had anything I didn't like there. Older building but full of character, been going since I moved here seven years ago.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "chECojA5tp0NzBxMgQIfgQ", "review_id": "cnYGQDG0F3sMh_T2XkCW5A", "text": "My mouth is already dripping just thinking about the last time I ate at this joint!\n\nI remember it as if I was sitting there now.... grilled diced onions, shredded lettuce, salty-but not too salty pattie, the magic dressing (pretty sure it's thousand island) and dripping on my paper lined little basket full of just fried fries drizzled with ketchup and salt.....Oh, my treadmill beware.\nLast time I went we all enjoyed it and my guest even bought a guac burger to go after he finished his already huge burger.  It's addicting.\n\nDecent prices and good food over ride the parking, which does suck. But the only reason is because it's soooo good.  Even on weekdays during dinner time.  DO NOT go during lunch hour without phoning in your order, trust me unless you have an hour lunch and work close by and don't mind eating a messy burger at your desk!", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zjVOnjc7uEoDMOTepWUSMQ", "review_id": "evo-QoSSsEdzEfsOsz6Vuw", "text": "reminds me of back home in Chicago. Love the atmosphere, great greasy food. But they even have turkey burgers!", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R9n2K6acBRqMjLVCUxgfOw", "review_id": "aNFReciPCpOIxSnd2Xa7Vg", "text": "Other than Ted's Hot Dogs in Tempe, not many foods have transferred well from the East to AZ , but this one has. This hole in wall has captured the greasy but delicious tastes that elude most places down here. \nThe place was packed on a Saturday at 4:30 so you know they're good. \n\nI got the Italian beef which was tender and piled high on a hoagy roll with peppers and onions. Yum!\nAnd my wife got a dozen wings. Half BBQ, half medium. They were flavored as wings should be.. spicy sweet BBQ, Franks hot sauce and butter for the mediums... and were really big. No bleu cheese dressing for dipping though. Only Ranch.\n\nPrices are cheap. \nService is painfully slow. \nThey need a bigger parking lot.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c2PbAkorhZwYUpmNKMGxeQ", "review_id": "as3bUh4gO-1ra_pXfb6i2A", "text": "Used to make this a weekly stop, but the hot dog buns have changed, thus changing the whole taste of the dog. This being one of the true chicago style places in town, I found that to be disappointing. \n\nOn a positive note, the Italian beef is very good. I enjoy the unique style of hot peppers that they put on their sandwich. I also love the cheddar burgers here. Made just like they do in Chicago, using the thick spread style cheddar. Nothing could be better then a cheddar burger with grilled onions.\n\nGreatest thing about Chicago Hamburger is that it is always good food in your typical small place.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ltGh04bjEBhwItWVVG7UJg", "review_id": "p6xqu2a4Bv_4-JS_D2429Q", "text": "Chicago Hamburger Co. proves destination dining doesn't need to be stuffy. \n\nAccessible food, budget-friendly prices and an onslaught of Chicago-themed decor confirm this is a great place that I would think someone native to Chicagoland would be proud to have here in PHX. \n\nI ordered the 1/3 lb. Broiled Chuck Burger. The meat was prepared medium-well and came with \"The Works\" (ketchup, mustard, relish, shredded iceberg, tomato and onion.) While it was slightly too vinegary for my taste (too much ketchup), what made the sandwich was the GRILLED onions. They added a sweetness you don't often taste in a burger. The bun was good enough to hold it's own...and the sandwich contents. \n\nChicago Hamburger Co. has done for the Windy City what others like Ted's Hot Dogs and even Long Wongs have done for Buffalo: brought a bit of their local flavor to Phoenix. With this and the hard working staff to their credit, a taste of Chicago will be in Phoenix for quite a while!", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bswV-wIGU9Bw4mbxSPdykg", "review_id": "My7lDYK0a8Go9hF3l8gePA", "text": "The sliders are fantastic.\n\nThe Chicago style hotdogs are good as well. \n\nIf I was including the years of positive experiences I have had with my family at  this location I would add another star.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "3nUQ4xbLlySDbkE03nyp-Q", "review_id": "Ab2LFFul9rQUjMZDIau7ZQ", "text": "*********** THE VALLEY'S GREATEST  ************\n             *********** 5 STARS *************\n\n       Every purveyor of Hot dogs, Hamburgers and Italian Beef Sandwiches\n       in the Valley, needs to MATCH THE CHC EXPERIENCE.\n\n    CHC, is THE GREATEST PURVEYOR of the above sandwiches.....BAR NONE.\n\n          For those of you who believe, you found NIRVANA ..... because you\n          spent $10 to $15, for a burger elsewhere ....... You'll come to\n          realize ........ THAT YOU'RE NOT THE BRIGHTEST BUN in the oven.\n\nPut CHC, on your \"To Die List\" .....as for the other places ....a SH*T List, will do.\n\n                                     I rarely give 4 or 5 star ratings\n                       More Than One Star .....  HAS TO BE EARNED\n\nThe Food is Right On .... never a negative experience.\n     The service is outstanding.\n         The entire staff, has a great attitude.\n               The only problem ......... their way to busy.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "3dno9Y7mtvi2tq6IfMpDeA", "review_id": "aUwHz3Kn20hwb2o2zq1AyQ", "text": "I've been here dozens and DOZENS of times over the last 25 years.  5 stars without a doubt.\n\nStandouts are the Italian beef with \"lots o hot\".  Their cheese fries are absolute perfection...  here's why.  Put fries in a basket, smother them with cheese sauce, put another hand full of fries in basket, SMOTHER AGAIN WITH CHEESE SAUCE.\n\nWhen you are done with these cheese fries you are looking for more fries for the cheese, not more cheese for the fries.\n\nThen, when you walk out, school girls and boys break into song and birds start chirping.\n\nOh, I have to mention the cheese steak.  I don't like the standard way they do it (beef, onions, cheese) BUT if you ask for it \"Philly Style\" they do it with their cheese sauce that they add extra cheddar cheese to.\n\nYum yum yum.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "s2TTCqBt93zlnzns5Z0TBg", "review_id": "OQ6ouY6N5SA9BGrH9NxLjw", "text": "Great traditional Chicago hot dogs, italian beef, sliders!  The food is delicious, comfort food at its best.  The fries are great, malts and shakes, you name it, also you will not leave here hungry.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ELFrdF9n7Av2s9fjG3jzpg", "review_id": "HatsEQlcs_cQ5RKkLPYKXw", "text": "After 4pm $9 for 10 regular sliders, and $10 for sliders with chz. \nPretty decent place with good food. I had 3 sliders with the all the basic toppings (onions/pickles) and fries, they were all yummy. I will go back to try the other items.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "an58BsRsqUrRv5ZtedsNqQ", "review_id": "9zNf0ndclsgFby0ejhNdgw", "text": "Chicago dog was awesome! Everything else not so good. Chili cheese fries sucked, slider sucked. Restaurant was dirty. I probably won't be back again.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K6JcyAcWcQFYEf-536o3kw", "review_id": "ZD4eyKRH_EngHdEwLgpZDg", "text": "Amazing place to eat. A hole in the wall that makes you feel at home. A hidden gem in Phoenix for those who love East coast yummies like sliders and hot dogs!", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2Yh1kRX52QHKzY2vP_jVQQ", "review_id": "SPzyzjLOMryudvmmmTb_3Q", "text": "The people watching is five stars...the food is just aight. Super crispy zucchini was actually mushy inside. Sliders were fine but nothing to write home about. Fries were ok.\nI've heard people rave about this place but like I told my wife...if I was nearby, drunk and starving, maybe I'd want to come back.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "5hIcclyqd9yelg2BlsiXBg", "review_id": "WOxOh2lx-dfo-N2I03Zk5Q", "text": "This place is A-Ok...hence the 3 stars.  Not my favorite but not something to avoid either.  The sliders were tasty when ordered with everything on it.  They were larger then I expected.  The chili dog was decent.  The chili was a bit sweeter then I would have liked.  The fries were also decent.  One of the let downs- no Chicago dog...that's right no Chicago dog on the menu of a Chicago hamburger joint with floor to ceiling Chicago memorabilia.  They had a whole list of other hot dogs so it was bit of a let down.  The place felt a little dusty but I think they meant for it to feel like an old diner.  The customer service was excellent and I think I would be open to trying a few other items on the menu.  I would return just not too often.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "u0OYugEPDE0lUD5Jg1Gu5g", "review_id": "xujgfTwHyUwWW8Uyqw-8pA", "text": "Been going for a few years now.  Haven't tried much of the  menu yet as every time I go I simply MUST get sliders or a Firedog.  The fries are great, especially buried in cajun spice but the onion rings hold their own as well.\n\nAlso, I guess I'll throw in that the soda tastes like it's supposed to (some places manage to have awful tasting soda.  I don't know how that happens).\n\nThe place is small and can get busy during lunch but it also has a very comfy home feeling.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8XAlHvNzvoU6Z41Z9iAASg", "review_id": "cfc8vlzgUqMXwroACjjIww", "text": "I am from Chicago and I feel places should be care full about trying to title there places with anything CHICAGO in AZ. Those are mighty big shoes to fill! With that said this place is totally over rated...I mean We got a hot dog served as a sandwich....NOT IN CHICAGO!!! For this I will stick to what the Valley is  known for and go to In and Out or Lenny's!!! Quit it!!!!!!!", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fJGWSgGsvb6leJzOuE2O3Q", "review_id": "WYilXwYb6XC5YuqpMHQvAg", "text": "I was really looking forward to trying their sliders, but they're just ok - nothing special.\n\nHowever, I will come back again and again for their banana milkshake. It's made with real vanilla ice cream and chunks of banana blended in. I'm not even a big fan of banana things, and I love this. \n\nIt's a casual place, where you order at the counter and then can dine in or get take out. \n\nI hope to try more things here and find something I like more than their hamburgers.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lkHLJZc4FempZ4ROvr3nRg", "review_id": "3v_IDL2m7PyOysPEzhVk7g", "text": "This place reminds me of back home. I'm from Michigan and people in Michigan love hot dogs. We also love Jay's chips which you can purchase here. All I needed was Faygo to wash it down with....\n\nAnyway - hot dog was good, chili fries were o.k. - I didn't really like the cheese for some reason, and the shake was amazing. A bit out of the way for me now but I would stop by if I was in the area.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nZ0dSS6hVlYIr-rd4VHBlQ", "review_id": "UrUhTkm6XHHB5U70uC9nEw", "text": "The food and the staff are all #1!! LOVE this place! Thank you CHC for all the LOVE you put in every order!", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nZ0dSS6hVlYIr-rd4VHBlQ", "review_id": "t6uFUDWQMX231k4Y4nx1Nw", "text": "Having a day where you need a pick me up!! Go to Chicago Hamburger Company located at 3749 E Indian School rd. Enjoy all the love in the food and from the staff. You will walk out with a bigO grin and a VERY VERY happy belly!! Having a good day stop by make it a GREAT day!! I LOVE CHC!!!", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9SZBVZ-mxebOVa1BlWFtWw", "review_id": "hQnEpdrX2FKaO_FUAdvRCA", "text": "CHC Sliders = Evil Tasty Little Devils!!  \n\nDAYUM YOU CHC for not being open on Sundays!  I can't tell you how many times I've suggested CHC for lunch or dinner on a Sunday  to have J remind me they're closed!  DOH!\n\nGimme about 3 Windy City Sliders - w/ cheese and hold the pickle!  \nDecent Fries.  \n\nI think I'm going to have to twist J's arm on a Tuesday to go grab dinner and try their Tuesday Special. 1/3 lb.Cheddar Burger, or Turkey Burger, w/ Fries $6.49 \n\nI don't think I'll have to twist that hard though!  ;)", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kRMZ5hV-3OVkxdSh6YNw0A", "review_id": "pMTX15mrNul7tJMCqS1Rsg", "text": "Best sliders in Phoenix so 5 stars cause its as good as it gets.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8T0evnkvRaTomru7ghPGeg", "review_id": "1hg2bSBKuBbmH98cG7cFrg", "text": "Never been here before most likely because I rarely get to this end of town.\n\nHad a chicago dog and a couple of sliders.\n\nDog was good albeit the celery salt was a little salty for my tastes...and I like salt.\n\nSliders were good...somewhat reminiscent of white castle.\n\nFries were fries.\n\nSoda was soda.\n\nOverall pretty good.  Would eat there again, just gotta get to that end of town.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D5J4mKahKvUBJUTWanZwdA", "review_id": "OFg4Zs9swPO4xSAlMNtSHA", "text": "I definitely got the Chicago feeling at CHC. You will see tons of Chicago memorabilia on the walls. White Sox and Cubs together? \n\nWe had the Sliders and Chili Dog. Both were good, but not quite Chicago standards. Chicago dog needs to be on the menu! That is a must for any hot dog place. The fries were really good as well. \n\nWe will go back again and try to get them to make us that true south side chicago dog.\nGreat little place at a reasonable price.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "dT5JHk1aJQhOty1kwTitHA", "review_id": "X4gglhD52hxC7Xyc80WMLQ", "text": "I have heard great things about this place and I had purchased one of those online deals to try it out.  I was not disappointed.  The only reason, I didn't give it 5 stars was because I was freezing.  But I had a small chocolate milkshake and the special of the day, philly cheesesteak.  My husband had a cheeseburger slider, chili cheese dog, and french fries.  We really liked the food.  If you want the sliders, make sure you order at least 3, I would say, because they're kind of small.\n\nMy husband is from Illinois, so walking into Chicago Hamburger Co, was amazing.  There is so much chicago decor, it's ridiculous, but since I've only been to chicago once, I liked reading all the signs and seeing pictures of former Bears players.  \n\nWe will most defiinitely return.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_mjXNMEBG_0Vp3ga6l0XdA", "review_id": "Axpo2aw5sA2bXTXSMh2Z-g", "text": "I live right down the street and this is one of the best places to swing by (off hours are the best because it's not as busy) and just pick up a bag of sliders to chow down on.  Hadn't heard about the \"Philly style\" cheesesteak; I'm going to have to try that out soon!", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XHsWD63vpZoo_uOqEvcKtw", "review_id": "9fOVlpWE_dinpK--kG2gfg", "text": "Great TURKEY BURGERS: The BF loved the hamburger bun (he's a stickler about that) Fries are ehhh. Can't wait to go back and try other turkey sandwiches.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pAeYPIapHTaAgdXFso4_6Q", "review_id": "l9SRALFDF_Yk1wvtiQSrzw", "text": "I have never eaten bad food here.  My favorites are the wings, any of the sausages, and the sliders. They also have some of the BEST milkshakes. The ppl are always friendly here. I have been going to this restaurant for years and have never been disappointed.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "OkwAoG2bcyi1QyqtwOF0CQ", "review_id": "5aYZqPzKpqSRuya3eVBvKA", "text": "I was excited about this place after reading all of the great reviews, but this place didn't live up to the expectations.  I ordered a Cheddar Burger and a Vienna Hot Dog.  The burger was awful; it had no flavor whatsoever.  In-N-Out blows this place out of the water, which is kind of pathetic because that's just fast food.  The hot dog was better than the burger, but it was just average.  I'm not sure that this place is worth returning to.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U_Ggu-0s5mn7VfnIlFAkkA", "review_id": "JDH_QRqwV6tegxWE9qdAug", "text": "This is a great place to swing by and eat or get to go.  We have been getting the sliders (Double Meat + Cheese = Delicious) mostly.  The fried zucchini is ridiculously good.  Overall, a great place to eat.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vDpNMIiwVIBmO8kbucC7oQ", "review_id": "Xn6Vn4VaJrvzSeZGpWoGDQ", "text": "Writing this based on a visit last year, but just drove by and remembered the name again. Actually did a large pick up order to cater a Friday work lunch.\n\nThe sliders are great! I easily ate 9 of them! Definitely stop in for a burger fix", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z0_C4HRVvkLkyEsVGGMnkg", "review_id": "YEFn0WpgKnFsXVmnVujVrg", "text": "1/3 cheddar burger with all toppings.  You wish more places and owner/operators existed like this.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iQiiCZDlisBYApaPCM7uxA", "review_id": "GwAL_Is9yvHLFKXGRta9cQ", "text": "I wish more people knew about this little spot of hamburger heaven. \n\nTook my husband for the very first time over the weekend and he couldn't get enough of the mini sliders and chili cheese french fries. \n\nThis is a wonderful little dive restaurant that you would drive right past it and miss out on its wonderful goodness. If there was one closer to my side of town I would frequent this place every chance I got. \n\nThe people who run the restaurant are really nice and the environment makes me miss back home in Joliet. \n\nYou wont be disappointed!!!", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 12, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "NvDR3SPVPXrDB_dbKuGoWA", "review_id": "jwkPzydv_-u6iFwRdJEvlg", "text": "I haven't been out to the Chicago Hamburger Co in a couple of years before my last visit a couple of weeks ago. But I was lucky enough to score the last parking spot on the side of the building at 11:20 am. Yes, this place is busy. Parking can be a hassle.\n\nI had the cheese burger and all the fixings plus fries and a drink for about $10. The burger and fries tasted pretty pedestrian. But really didn't blow me away, I think there are far better options in the metro Phoenix area. \n\nI probably ordered the wrong menu item and should have ordered some sliders based on all of the previous yelp reviews.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oO2Lh6HKSB5aYssEzoUW2g", "review_id": "iPZVzAhLoTz-hnppsaSVVQ", "text": "Skip the full-sized burger and order sliders; my fiance was eyeing mine jealously. Added crispy-not-oily onion rings, finished with a chunky banana milkshake, and left smiling, full, but without any greasy spoon remorse.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2hXL2ExBsgjJNpm6BJy0lg", "review_id": "D_rV2NRS5m-KneWTUHTXfQ", "text": "One of my Arcadia faves. Their sliders are great and so are the burgers, when I'm not in the mood for a burger their Chicago dogs are awesome (fully loaded w/all the fixings). Their french fries are my favorite, I always ask for them well done so they come out extra crispy. They also have fantastic malteds.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ohs0L7Oyz-N8GLxVhhV1kw", "review_id": "5vYq62UHM48gBZzUM1bPJA", "text": "Good little hamburger shop.  Guacamole burger was good, person at front counter was friendly, & atmosphere good like Chicago.  Had onion rings which had too much batter and not enough onion, but was cooked good and ended up ok.  Overall good for a little hamburger shop, but nothing spectacular.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7brf9WC0Gr_7bUBXEHs9FA", "review_id": "KXVSXwJHmgO1Td-Bc7fmig", "text": "I have been coming here for over ten years on and off.  It is a typical independent burger joint with a theme (in this case Chicago).  The burgers are tasty with gently fried buns, sauce, tomato, onion, etc.  The hamburger meat is cooked medium well which blends with the fixings.  Overall the hamburgers are made just right.   The fries are delicious and tasty.\n\nThe parking can be tricky.  The parking lot surrounds half of the restaurant and is difficult to navigate.  It is too easy to get locked in to a space by another car.\nThe atmosphere has not changed in over ten year with the kitschy Chicago theme (newspaper clippings, photos, memorabilia, etc.) and will likely not change for another ten year.\n\nA nice treat for under $10.00.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pOim-Tccfc6Aw0ynGdPmYw", "review_id": "-tKE2ySDvqIzkML4Jpjt2Q", "text": "From the outside I thought no, and even inside, it is not clear what to do - for the uninitiated ORDER AT THE COUNTER, but once the akwardness disappears you will think yummy. Have tried their dogs and cheeseburgers, along with fires and onion rings - all good - messy but good - give it a try, you will keep coming back -even if you are not from Chicago !", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HavRojH3G8AlJchZXonaOg", "review_id": "fAv0kh1NbPIwkxaY71IYpg", "text": "Good Sliders and Chili Cheese Fries", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HpxGTDm60d9JapjN36JFSQ", "review_id": "ym8VVCq7rAam1_uFvp-Gpw", "text": "The food tastes good. Unfortunately I had forgotten that my stomach wasn't doing too well.  I had originally posted that I had gotten sick from the food but this is my post edited. I simply did not put two and two together.\n\nThe service was great, by the way and in the future I need to be careful when I have a pre -existing digestive bug.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IpCH-jaFA-1YgCdi6YmnFg", "review_id": "DGExhvtk77gB1LGBeZTtjg", "text": "The burger and fries are nothing special....but not bad.  Be prepared for patties cooked in old grease.  The fries taste like frozen pre-packaged from sams club.\n\nParking is scarce.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Avf58wphDluj8O4QtMgdzw", "review_id": "Y8URDX1IiO8LzpN8yNnoEQ", "text": "The place has an awful smell, the condiments table is super dirty, and my Chicago beef was lackluster", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "FL1xj5qKFZkU5GXVBj5TUA", "review_id": "hYzNN-9p8TjsQEnuufBKbQ", "text": "When I miss my sweet home Chicago, I make a bolt for Chicago Hamburger Co.  Sure the hell beats dropping a G on round-trip tickets!\n\nSliders are a buck.  Same idea as White Castle, butt this joint is easier on the butt.  Chicagoans or anyone who has tried whiteys will know what I mean.\n\nThey're served on soft fresh buns with fresh onion and pickle.  The fries are damn good and don't taste like they were just pulled out of a freezer.\n\nDon't leave without trying a Chicago style Italian Beef with sweet and hot peppers.  The bread so super soft and fresh and all of the peppers taste like they were made right there in this dive... in fact, I think I could see a bowl of fresh peppers from the counter.  \n\nService is good and the environment and decor can't be beat!  All Chicago, everywhere!  Stuff you don't normally find in AZ, these guys know Chicago.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_aztBhcgW3xZ2rBa4j5HPg", "review_id": "IiAaXpLoLFGSMwmOKACP_g", "text": "Lived in Phoenix all my life and just recently came here to eat.  Absolutely delicious.  I got a cheeseburger with everything on it except pickles; the beef was a little pink and the burger was messy...in other words really tasty!", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 20, "useful": 25, "cool": 22}, "user_id": "1BW2HC851fJKPfJeQxjkTA", "review_id": "pMxbAW6akf4CRyjVmGTvYQ", "text": "I've been here a few of times with friends, and like the food very, very much.\n\nThere is a reason, there are over 500 plus Chicago style (Italian Beef & or Hot Dog) places in Chicagoland and why no one can agree.  \n\nYou have Al's Beef, Super Dawg, Gold Coast, Luke's, Joey's, Portillo's, U Dawg U, Little Louie's, Michael's Red Hot, and so on, and so forth.  \n\nJust for fun, type-in: \"Italian Beef\" into Yelp's Chicago search engine and see all the choices.  I was surprised that the computer didn't crash, and that was just for \"Italian Beef\", try \"Hot Dog\" afterwards, too.\n\nSo, is it truly a wonder why several Chicago-ites cannot agree on what a good Chicago place is here in the Valley of the Sun?  \n\nWhat Chicago Hamburger does best, can be found in their name.  Hamburgers!  More specifically, Sliders!\n\nIf you have ever been to a White Castle, then you know what a Slider is.  Sorry for ending in a preposition. \n\nImagine what a good All Beef Slider would taste like if you used quality meats and put more then 1 oz of meat on a bun.  Now you know all you need to know about Chicago Hamburger Company!   And, the price for this Windy City Slider?  $0.99!\n\nOh, one additional item -- you need to get here early or late, because the kids start arriving from school around 11:30, and CHC has a ridiculously tiny parking lot.  You've been warned!\n\nSo run, don't walk to Chicago Hamburger Company for their Windy City Slider, or to Al's Beef for a great Italian Beef or Luke's for a great Hot Dog.  I call that a division of labor.\n\nEnjoy!", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "V8w32UV03_uaJB43p_kbqA", "review_id": "EvqZjRPNMBSxuU4QK_mF9w", "text": "This place is amazing. cheap but great food and really nice staff.  the place has a great atmosphere with old Chicago stuff.  Their hot dogs are great. I personally love the chili dog.  The sliders are great too and  the french fries are the type that are amazing when warm but are still amazing when there cold.  You can also get authentic cheese fries, which accordingly to my girlfriend (a Chicago native) is nearly impossible in Phoenix. This is one of my favorite restaurants in Phoenix. We go to it at least 3 times a month.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kpFx1hEnRUg4fk6D1APRjQ", "review_id": "6VxoUA76PXGWgKpPwPaL3Q", "text": "I was craving some back home love and stopped in at CHC.  I had 2 dogs, everything, xtra sport, fries, Pepsi. Just like home, what else do u want me to say?  I didn't try sliders but will do next time.  Chicagoans can breathe easier when in PHX.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7h-IWxWBjtPW5xuKhwjPpg", "review_id": "0_KdwBKm8u3hUdrkvpJTgA", "text": "Ehhh... Kind of expensive for what you get. Burgers are soggy and the fries taste like they are cooked in old oil. Place is kind of dirty and parking is a nightmare.  Nothing special here, especially for the price. $10 lunch for a burger, fries and a drink. Also the dining room is pretty much standing room only for lunch. No thanks.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ZI1PrgDFvSpYWafvJh9wAg", "review_id": "xMvmr4Kf1qZY66y_DlHgBA", "text": "Food just OK.  Health inspection was a \"B\".  Doesn't look clean.  Makes you wonder!", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Qzxt48iXX0Ievaiu9N1h6A", "review_id": "Zec4N36-lr6pS30gmlRBLg", "text": "I frequent this place often. It's a Dive and I love it. The owner is this older hippie guy that is super friendly and down to earth. A must to try is a great peanut butter shake.  I love it.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Xv8gzlMoMiUB2PxJ1Q20Yw", "review_id": "SJxDj0fb8YtajQCMZycSsg", "text": "Awesome!! Every time I am in town I stop here. Same ownership for years. Great service and reasonably priced. I had the sliders and a Chicago dog. It was awesome as always!! Don't miss this place when your in the area.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "60i9h-gPKH1f0YC_bZXDhg", "review_id": "dSxXxT-lpkvqRAqDfrz4ZQ", "text": "A true Chi-town experience\n\nGetting a real Chicago Dog in Phoenix is more difficult that you would think.  Anyone can throw celery salt and relish on a hot dog.  But to get the real Vienna beef, bight green relish, and soft bun right is an art.  And these folks have it down.\n\nFun to also look at all the Chicago memorabilia.  My wife, a Chicago girl, ranked this place on par with an authentic Portillos.  The shakes are also a yummy compliment to the meal.  Good prices, too.\n\nOnly drawback is that we may take on the Chicago body shape if we visit Chicago Hamburger Co as often as we would be inclined.\n\nOooh, and I bought one of their t-shirts!", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "RbHpNuEjTlQsnnX5DOtYkw", "review_id": "Xy1ypIvLOrLUtpU5A3sWmA", "text": "I love this place. The chili fries are AMAZING! The best peanut butter shake I've ever had. Get it and you will not be disappointed.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "hL_rfPuj3lqxKgFBh7yqQQ", "review_id": "RRxugZZ-hdp0pFi6V-caTg", "text": "This place reminds me of every neighborhood wiener joint and Chicagie Dinerette I have ever been to in Chicago.  The Chicago street signs, team schwag, and general Chicago schwag, the old school arcade games, simple booths - this could be anyone's Uncle Stanley's joint in Chicago! \n\nThe food is as expected - real Vienna Hotdogs, on the right buns, with seasoning, and the loud green relish.  Deep fried, tasty veggies like mushrooms and zucchini, and damn good, old school sliders that would slap the towers off of white castle.  It is quite the place for anyone missing the divey wiener huts of Chicago or trying to recapture some childhood memories for those aged 25-45. \n\nThe ambiance just makes the food so much better.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "OrMY-AG_Cx10WD4xDeQAUg", "review_id": "TpfcVCxy1EHvjf5_aWx4ww", "text": "I love this place!\n\nI came here for a birthday lunch with the in-laws and I was very excited. One word: Sliders. Scratch that, make it two words: cheap sliders! \n\nI didn't realize there was a place in the Valley you could get a super cheap, really good burger. The sliders were very filling. We ordered by the dozen, so it was also a little cheaper than buying them individually. \n\nSo good. The fries, onion rings were also very good. \n\nI think this place should have a challenge. Eat 20 in 20 minutes and it's free! Or something like that. \n\nI liked the atmosphere. The walls are completely covered with random stuff and it adds to the charm. \n\nIs there something else here on the menu I should definitely try? I need some recs! \n\nI'd reccomend this place if you're ever in the area.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nZ0dSS6hVlYIr-rd4VHBlQ", "review_id": "MhJkT7FrQbFy54GL2HNQiA", "text": "great great food and service", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ro9VpZTkd6Zq0q3OLN8NlQ", "review_id": "cb8o04McaFHVK_O5JrwUPw", "text": "Being a Chicagoian and missing some good yet simple food a former colleague of mine took me here.\n\nI got 2 cheese dogs and the garlic fries. The cheese dogs were great. As we sat and ate our food I presented the statement/question of.... how is it that some places can't cook a good hot dog? Luckily, this place has a good hot dog.\n\nThe garlic fries were ok but I had some of the chili cheese fries my friend ordered and those were better. The portions were very large and they had game 7 of the Chicago Bulls vs Brooklyn Nets game on... Perfect. I was trying to rush home to catch the game but now I was able to enjoy this good Chicago style food while watching the Bulls beat the Nets.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HcJrn266YlCs_DL5dN_sDA", "review_id": "8lzoEisbL8QIBrTsKmGN5w", "text": "My exec recommended this place to me and man was he right! Best burger I've had in a long time. Counter service which is still super friendly and while I had to wait a while for my meal, it was certainly worth it. Anyone looking for a huge tasty burger at a very reasonable price should check this place out.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4jHu7B5EFewkC3Tl7KP6sw", "review_id": "QwfgCmZRUpvicZ5DfMTYKQ", "text": "Love this place, Have been coming here since I was a child. I'm 28 now. Still come here.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j7Hzp5jQDID9l5cMraKmZw", "review_id": "al-YKRgVO_W7gUkTyhVVFA", "text": "Its easy to sum up \nGreat sliders and homemade milkshakes. If the Cubs win the World Series free sliders for everyone!!! Stop by and pick up a 12 pack of cheeseburger sliders to-go", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NNdfPF-UhvLB8FxbsuSC5A", "review_id": "BGXnopH97MZ2Te38YqXFHg", "text": "After a long day of work, both my friend and I need something for dinner, so we head to Chicago Hamburger Co.  My friend has been wanting to take me there for a long time, so I said sure, why not?\n\nWhen we got there, it was just a bit before 7pm and it wasn't very crowded.  I ordered the daily special, which was the Grilled Bratwurst w/ Fries or Cole Slaw.  My friend ordered the Chili Dog with Garlic Fries.  The garlic tasted really thick and both of us weren't really a fan, but the fries was absolutely great.  It was very crispy and fresh, not of those frozen fries you get at other fast food joints.  The bratwurst is good, but could be bigger.  The chili sauce is good too.\n\nI would definitely go back and try their other daily specials whenever I'm going to be in the neighborhood the next time.  Good food, I'll definitely be bringing my friends over next time.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DrWLhrK8WMZf7Jb-Oqc7ww", "review_id": "t7YQxbMhp4zVB0ztBcJaqQ", "text": "Just popped at 6:30pm in to try a couple of those Windy City Sliders at $1.04 each. They made them well done for me and it only took about 5 minutes to get them and 5 more minutes to eat them. I guess I was expecting more of the White castle experience (my fav burger chain) since that chain started in the Midwest, but these were good, but just run of the mill burgers. White Castle steams everything including buns, but Windy City doesn't. The buns are regular and the burger just comes off grill with the additions of pickles and onions and ketchup (no mustard for me). Nothing wrong with these sliders at all, but don't expect anything like the castle legend. Place itself was loaded with old Chicago sports posters, but seemed like a makeover might be needed or is that the charm of the place I suppose.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kHI1UedCN7pNnYEknsmqDA", "review_id": "wkjcF5aGqPlG6gPahvecUA", "text": "I just ordered a regular cheeseburger with grilled onions and fries.  Burger was good, fries were about 1 minute under-cooked and you could tell if it had cooked that one extra minute they would have been awesome.   We called ahead to pick up and they were very fast and friendly.  I'm a fan.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9-sss2V4SkEJwD25EzEPuQ", "review_id": "2hI5VN-w5g1q4GYgWimhaQ", "text": "Words cannot describe how amazing this place is, although I will try.\n\nThis is one of my favorite restaurants. I'm originally from Chicago and this is the only restaurant I've found in Phoenix with REAL Chicago style food. My favorite dish are the cheese fries. This is the only place in Phoenix I've been able to find Chicago-style cheese sauce, not that fake Velveeta stuff. My fiance swears by their chili dogs and sliders, saying they are amazing.\n\nTo make matters even better, they are ridiculously cheap. My fiance and I will go and barely go over $10 for the both of us. I definitely recommend going. If you are a native Chicagoan, its mandatory.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Qzxt48iXX0Ievaiu9N1h6A", "review_id": "SonWDCog1gnixyszKD0JUA", "text": "Great Hot dogs, amazing chocolate banana peanut butter shake, and garlic fries are awesome. You would think I'd weigh a lot by the sound of it. lol \nThis place is a Dive that is a best kept secret. The owner is a down to earth hippie kind of guy. He's always accommodating and friendly. :-) We frequent this place often and have always enjoyed the food.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_6seymnSl8rS-pw801ENAg", "review_id": "6bSjhTggt1_phUTDbUVZ8Q", "text": "Been coming here since I was a kid! My favorite fries in town, and best got dogs! Another favorite-the grilled chicken salad. Deeeelish! Chocolate and pb shakes are great too!", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZW8jy6ehrNzn9A5iCubVGg", "review_id": "QJd9Sjlq8jFiAJ4UOPqK4Q", "text": "I've been wanting to try this place out forever, and I finally did last night. The service was great, the staff was really nice and they had a fun pinball machine we played while waiting. The space is completely covered in Chicago memorabilia which helped break the ice into interesting conversation. The food was alright in my opinion. I had very high expectations which might have clouded my judgement. The sliders had tiny patties, but I think that's an eastcoast thing so I won't hold it against them. I had my first Italian beef a few months ago from Portillo's and sadly, the one I had here was just not up to par. The au jus they had on the side was good but I didn't taste any wow factor as I did before. I was excited when I saw that they had garlic fries but they were pretty soggy (even for me and I usually like soggy fries). Everything was pretty affordable and we live close by, so I would come back to try a hot dog, chilli cheese fries or a shake in the future.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b28CgyUxeYj9Nf23QdY5Ng", "review_id": "xqcXnLZKMBoKWL0PM1cWwQ", "text": "I've been here quite a few times when I was younger and have recently been going back and I'm glad to see it's just as good as it was!\nMy boyfriend gets the Bob's Big A$$ Burger and he loves it. He get full off of it which is always a good sign. \nI get the veggie burger and my gosh it is DELISH!! We also get the garlic fries and zucchini as sides. However the fried tend to be greasy, it add to the old Chicago style! I just drain them on some napkins. The people are nice, not much of a wait, interesting decor, and great food! Whether it's lunch or dinner, this place is great! Yum!", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M_ANCS3xO0F5B0CwrpWcCA", "review_id": "RVnvknlaUo3jTe_6sgPApQ", "text": "Great sliders! Went here for lunch yesterday with a friend of mine and we used a Groupon. It's not the first time I've been as whenever I'm craving a slider this is where I head to. I love their cheese sliders and french fries. Yesterday I tried a new menu item - garlic fries. They were okay but I don't think I would get them again. If you are into Chicago's sports teams then you would love this place. All the walls are covered with Chicago sports team memorabilia. You do have to get here early as the place fills up quickly but they do get the orders out fast. They have great prices and it's a good value for lunch.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JzYIZDGowgRWVlqGnHAIJw", "review_id": "vj5BYpGzy-mjCGKVIjA8Rg", "text": "Bob, thanks so much for your support of Gregory's galactosemia fund raiser. Thanks to you and all of the generous donors in the Arcadia area, we raised $3,500 toward the fight of this metabolic disorder. You not only have a great place for fantastic eats but you have a wonderful heart. Thanks again, Greg.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7rpVdire5DDoPTlC6LDnqQ", "review_id": "92mxPEGKh6_RXVb109Zcyw", "text": "Where has this place been all my life?\n\nBest burger on this side of town. I'd recommend the full-size burgers over the sliders, which, while still delicious, somewhat pale in comparison.\n\nGenerous portions for a very reasonable price.\n\nWhen I worked close by, I'd try to eat here once a week for a daily special that I liked.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CoCYe6lS8JEOHmVYkMgaIg", "review_id": "4F-7Szo-KeCjD7q7FyiJtQ", "text": "I went there on a Monday and had the special which was a Chicago style hotdog and fries. I also ordered a slider with cheese. The hotdog was a Vienna Beef hotdog trimmed with the things that make a Chicago dog, and served on a poppy seed roll. It was like being in Chicago. Everything was fresh and tasty. The fries were hot, and cook perfectly. The slider was amazing as well. The bun was steamed, the meat was tasty. I really enjoyed the food, the prices are very reasonable, the service was great. I am leaving the area soon, but plan on a few more trips before I go.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fkUuqu8br1N6d0HAZtzZVg", "review_id": "nE1hxnBAqT_0_bwa3Wdr2g", "text": "Ehh! It's ok! The decor in the place is awesome! The walls are covered with anything and everything Chicago, obviously. The food wasn't that great :/ heard good reviews about the place and just wasn't \"wowed\". I ordered the sliders which the lady at the counter recommended as a favorite. She also told me to order more than one since there was just a 1 ounce hamburger patty on each. Didn't taste any better than McDonald's, to be honest. The friend I was with ordered some type of polish dog, I think, which he said was good. The fries looked good but I can't say I've ever complained about a fried potato.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FotryrraSq3tubHJCFiVWg", "review_id": "fCnWZSusd-Pmxt3FF9DJaw", "text": "They close at 8 but will serve the person in front of you if they know them and the doors are unlocked at 8:30. Oh, and while the place is packed and you're not the only on in live willing to pay. A+ customer service.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "D_BWrb2H6ILPN_ylMqj2FQ", "review_id": "yZImHQBBivPMxhVnZQ7v2A", "text": "I have been looking for genuine sliders since I moved from the East Coast to Phoenix. This place is THE PLACE! At the point that I found this little joint, I would have settled just for a Whitecastle or better yet, a Krystal's. However, Phoenix doesn't have either of those. \n\nMy mouth is watering even thinking of it. Not only are they the best sliders in town, but I'm fairly certain they're some of the best I think I have ever had. Always cooked fresh, you can tell they haven't been frozen and then pre-cooked for the day. They're made right then and there as you order. \n\n The owner of this business is as good of a local business owner as one could hope to meet and absolutely embodies everything about this place. It's cozy, non-pretentious, and downright homie. He is always genuine and kid when I come in here. Though there are more \"gourmet\" type places for burgers in the valley, and those places are definitely good, this place is, hands down, my FAVORITE int he valley. \n\nThink I'll head over right now!!", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ToYd5W6xK7e17geh__luUw", "review_id": "dE3vKsK2Z8STO5kZqJFYFw", "text": "Love the sliders, great dogs to", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rotKO3R8h23YbiLFaZ-BLg", "review_id": "Pp1KWXQUx2JidFFuBzofng", "text": "This place is incredibly good.\n\nDon't come here expecting the fanciest of establishments.\nThere are no waiters.  No valet.  Just tasty, affordable burgers, fries, sliders, and hot dogs.\n\nIf you're looking for some good food for not much $$, this is a great spot.\n\nI only wish they were open past 8 PM to satisfy late-night cravings!  :-)", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BP5HEndcVXadA9bIxS_w3Q", "review_id": "7pQiS-2yr9ApfK2UheII1A", "text": "This place is great. Exactly what you expect. Tons of Chicago teams memorabilia on the walls, dogs, sausages, and sliders. Bratwurst on Wednesdays and Saturdays (which is my favorite). A couple of TV's with sports on. The French fries are great always super fresh and crispy, and everything else is made to order. If you can't make it on Wednesday or Saturday for a brat, I love the Firedog and the Polish Sausage. Plenty of seating, parking can be hard to come by during the lunch rush though. Friendly, courteous staff. Definitely worth a try.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0fOPM1H03gF5EJooYvkL1Q", "review_id": "mpMXNzrn1jQeLLSrzof8UQ", "text": "I would not go back for the Sliders or Beef Items.   I ordered the following(TO GO) on 2 Saturday afternoons 1 week apart:\n\nChili - There was sugar in the Recipe.  I did not like.\nSliders - Something sweet in the Meat, Perhaps sugar.   Nothing like White Castle.  If you are seeking the White Castle experience you will be dissappointed.  \nColeslaw - Raw Onion is in abundance and takes away from the very fresh Cabbage.  If they get a handle on the Onion they have a winner.\n\nWings -  Basic\n\nHot Dog - Basic - however the Poppyseed Roll was very fresh and the French Fries(although standard frozen potatoes) were delicious and cooked perfectly, both times.\n\nBiggest dissapoinment:   The Philly Cheese Steak.  There is something that is giving the meat items a bad taste/odor.   I really doubt the meat is old due to the Restaurant is quite busy.  Perhaps it is how they store the items as a strange undeterminable odor is getting into the Bread or Meat.  I ordered twice on busy Saturday afternoons.  Meat/Bread Items had the same Odor.   It is not a dirty odor. \n\nNevertheless, I would only return for the $4.85 Hot Dog which comes with French Fries.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "9B0KmulfCwXCP0Th0yqBZg", "review_id": "USfxHHYoYkjAJg5VzystBQ", "text": "Amazing for what it is...sliders and the banana shake can't be beat...best shake in arizona. Spend the extra 60 cents for the banana upgrade.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1N3Df5j-E0PnRT430d0RBQ", "review_id": "SYTJO4fzDhSADs8F0Izrew", "text": "I love this place, try the fire dogs. The only reason I have this 4 stars and not 5 is, the dogs aren't that big.  The place is very welcoming, love the Chicago theme.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ixoJN9sIHp8DKj7PeQUKaA", "review_id": "WogSz3Wq1yjYRXr3ZIyGQQ", "text": "My sister lives in Arizona and every time I come for a visit, we have to stop by this place. This place has THE best sliders. Better than White Castle!!! Not only are their sliders AMAZING, everything else is also. Their fries, veggie burgers, and milkshakes are all great and their onion rings are straight up TO DIE FOR. I prefer a chocolate  shake with my savory food. \nThey have outdoor seating which is nice if you want to take a pet, which I happened to bring a few visits ago. Their seating inside is pretty comfortable as well. The tables aren't crowding each other and the memorabilia all over the walls is interesting to look at.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FYsAZu6zAD0aCGqg4T7eJw", "review_id": "RfWGA1CG2eVJYdyJ4g9VhA", "text": "I am new to Yelp but have been coming here for over 20 years. Always lived in the neighborhood, and this is the place to be. The 2/3 cheddar is the only way for me, but no matter what you order you will be happy. Hands down the BEST burger joint in town!!!!!\n\nI can't stop eating here!!!! Every time I go it feels like home. Bob, the owner is one of the nicest people and treats all of his customers like family even if it is their first time there.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lweKA26bxv4o_5rsqLmCJw", "review_id": "wVEPUgwZIszUnf1joXp5Lw", "text": "Simply the best! I have been eating here since I was a kid and still love it to this day.  The sliders are my go-to choice but the wings and full size hamburgers are delicious also.  Bob and the staff are great and everyone is treated the same, like old friends.  Even when I lived in north Phoenix I would make the 30 minute drive just to satisfy my cravings.  If I ever leave Arizona I know this will be the food spot I miss most!", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Xc0BCBhqZ1DfPwZoJ0uw2g", "review_id": "oBtjoR_bV_KIw-XZVG959w", "text": "Maybe the best Chicago-style hot dog in the city.  Hot thick fries.  The banana milkshake is a winner.  Friendly counter staff and fast service.  Fun old Chicago sports and Blues decor. Parking can be difficult at lunch.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gmr1F-8sjzNns30aK2nXkQ", "review_id": "INnUC2QGwvuWx5I__gdSYQ", "text": "This place is legit !!!  Best burger I have had in 9 years in the Phoenix area. Great neighborhood spot full of Chicago pride which is evident from all the pictures and memorabilia on the walls. \n\nI had full intentions on showing a pic of my burger but I inhaled it. 2-3 cheddar with lettuce pickle spicy mustard and ketchup. Absolutely loved it. \n\nAnytime I am in the area I am coming back. Do yourself a solid and get down here.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QbDvWrLQNV9JTIuvZDwmmg", "review_id": "434maBSthch-o5X09rTY5A", "text": "Damn good sliders and polish.  Says it was given best fries award but I didn't see anything great about them.  My only gripe would be that I didn't get any peppers on my polish but I didn't know I had to ask for them.  Id definitely go back and explore the menu it was tasty.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2OFDDaFa5QjwAjs_i2GBPg", "review_id": "f020MsJKUcuejzPSP3s0yA", "text": "What a great greasy spoon.  If sliders are what you are craving this place will satisfy your cravings.  Chili cheese fries were really good too.  I would have given it five stars but service was a tad bit slow.  Really good food and overall staff friendliness", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZOpcHTNgF_iTnZz_cXTRTg", "review_id": "o09Ok3HZ-EWAHedVBBgBXQ", "text": "Best sliders in town. Great fries, chi town environment. Classic stop on this side of town.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6vckuRXzq3lzm26VYHnkJQ", "review_id": "GpvrC-UifQcmrDgD48xR_Q", "text": "I can't believe I've never posted a review on the Chicago hamburger co. It must be true....we DO have a tendency to take the best things in life for granted. 1st timer? Can't go wrong with sliders and fries. Pretty sure there are magic unicorn chefs steam cooking the juiciest most flavorful sliders you've ever experienced in the kitchen. The owner is always working the counter (cool dude in the bandana), and never fails to express gratitude for stopping in even though there's always a steady flow of customers coming in. Other highlights include hot dogs, shakes, full size burgers and Italian beef.", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Uvzb8Bg4-Q7UP9Cq3_ZUbQ", "review_id": "CuM4YIIVvI137JYdtMxiyg", "text": "I lived in the valley from 1999 to 2004 and now get back to Phoenix every few years, wife had not been back n 10 years. First stop of the plane is to head here and order a 'Beef' and Chicago Dog. Hands Down the best outside of Chicago. Have seen some people complain about the prices but hey, its a small business and it costs money to get the original supplies and such. The Dogs were overflowing and the beef was great too. Nt the worlds most impressive, physically but the best does not have to change much. Good job Bob, see you next year :)", "business_id": "iNvY0zAlaD_ye7Z6rHu-Ug", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v7L_5bg8w_sgD4LYMfkqmg", "review_id": "QArMIgOmS-J_4ZiaX9VVlg", "text": "Been going here for years. I even go back here for service though I moved across town years ago. Pat, the manager, is always friendly and helpful and you can trust the staff to tell you what you need and don't need done as far as your car. The one time they messed up they stripped my oil pan plug and sent me to a nearby Goodyear store to have it repaired at their cost. First rate business!", "business_id": "J2Ba_GWP8UBZqfjTZfYgog", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-0D3oSKIIWCTtii9ggLpcw", "review_id": "DcblLJziTcebcCoVERu43w", "text": "This place was awesome!! It took maybe 15 minutes for an oil change and they cleaned the windows. Very efficient. I will definitely be going back.", "business_id": "J2Ba_GWP8UBZqfjTZfYgog", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Nuhe9A4bVtOcme6UYg-OOw", "review_id": "bxSSsRYoDz-pGsxqiwRLTw", "text": "I love this place every Wednesday is lady's day which means $5.00 off your oil change, plus they wash the windows and vacuum the car AND they are normally done if less than 15 minutes. They also have a free fountain machine so load up on Diet Coke while you wait...it makes getting your oil changed not so bad!", "business_id": "J2Ba_GWP8UBZqfjTZfYgog", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TIGgVB9lAYSUN56AxQ268Q", "review_id": "fsDqSqg0fmV9tzkTDT1DVA", "text": "Faster, less expensive and friendlier than jiffy lube. I was in and out in less than 20 minutes.", "business_id": "J2Ba_GWP8UBZqfjTZfYgog", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WBnDaCld2S9hvmFNIqWCEQ", "review_id": "TrFZlgGMhURht2a0jNZhwQ", "text": "Just moved to the area and found this place on yelp. Was fast and not that expensive. The customer service was excellent. The manager helped me and was super nice. Definitely will be back.", "business_id": "J2Ba_GWP8UBZqfjTZfYgog", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k5Qp3va9jlWVOuXY_pJDLQ", "review_id": "jBA9RgJ047I1MQKe9mh5NQ", "text": "I can't stress how quick the trip was.  It literally took the estimated 15 minutes for an oil change with some typical car checks.  It was nice that they vacuumed the front seats and cleared the desert crust off my windows.  Fair price with a nice smile.  My only complaint is that I'm not a women to take advantage of their $5 off Ladies Wednesday.  Maybe in another life.", "business_id": "J2Ba_GWP8UBZqfjTZfYgog", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GZdf2mPWMN_f1HeSkCtYaw", "review_id": "2X8PbjDaOl1d240e4UQ1YA", "text": "Came here on Ladies $5 off Wednesday so my charge after taxes was $33.87. They told me 20 mintues and 20 mintues later they were done with my car, awesome! While the short time I was waiting they did offer free fountain soda and coffee. They were nice and didn't try to hit on me like some of these cheap oil service places (I don't have a big ego , I'm positive it happens to most women who walk into those places). Also they top off most of my fluids and didn't sel to sell me anything extra like an air filter. Though they did suggest I needed to replace my wiper blades (but honestly that's because they really do need to be changed but not at $12.99 a blade in this city. Not only did they clean the outside of my windows but ALSO vacuum my floors, too cool. The only thing I question is that on my service information under Spare Tire, the cashier put Checked OK. Now, it is very hard to get to my spare tire, you have to a trick to jimmy the lock open since they key hole broke off on the glove compartment(don't ask) and that's where the release open button is and the lock on the outside is broken so really nobody can get into my trunk without me showing them how. Hmm, did you REALLY check? I'll come back, but you better believe I'm questioning how they \"checked\" it. Otherwise, good place.", "business_id": "J2Ba_GWP8UBZqfjTZfYgog", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JGCAc1ELELm_P_-FlgX3hA", "review_id": "zpfZyoxxNgJf7fOiXq9_yA", "text": "They quoted me 15 minutes, and just 10 minutes later called my name to say it was done. Quickest oil change I've ever had.\n\nPaid $38 and some change with the $5 off Ladies' Wednesday discount.", "business_id": "J2Ba_GWP8UBZqfjTZfYgog", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g9A9krUcmPuO3Uv8WnGP4A", "review_id": "BNyYh1MEjizoEyTyi_UYvg", "text": "Awesome!   I got my oil changed and tires rotated in about 15 minutes.  The prices are totally reasonable.  The guys were friendly and approachable.  I felt completely comfortable there the entire time.  At the end, he went through everything they checked in my car, told me which fluids were fine, which ones they topped off, and which filters were dirty and needed to be changed.  Over all, a fantastic, quick, and easy visit.  I will definitely be back and I highly recommend this place!  :-)", "business_id": "J2Ba_GWP8UBZqfjTZfYgog", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pnfE--6qmYxG-1GJe11p6w", "review_id": "V9rdqAFjMZP9UjTJz8jvYw", "text": "Absolutely wonderful! Won't go anywhere else! Thanks guys!!!", "business_id": "J2Ba_GWP8UBZqfjTZfYgog", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MxA_wJOmUJxN1AmELO0RjA", "review_id": "V_e0ITTWt_UTj2mkFZ5k_w", "text": "Always nice, fast and professional. Go here so you don't have to worry about the B.S. you might put up with at other places.", "business_id": "J2Ba_GWP8UBZqfjTZfYgog", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "exMEiSrvce9Xa30lzq2iUg", "review_id": "yQV-37Z36BPDQ3bXsZwEZg", "text": "The staff is very accommodating and friendly! I live in Scottsdale and drive to Phoenix to see these guys. Best service, fast, and affordably priced. Won't go anywhere else.", "business_id": "J2Ba_GWP8UBZqfjTZfYgog", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "gzJpPaHN-NXBkAZcZri3hw", "review_id": "35lwysBTMtxcJwAJUCYyrg", "text": "I don't know beans about cars. I knew I needed my oil changed. I turned to Yelp and lo & behold these guys are right around the corner from me. \n\nThey're awesome!\nThere wasn't anyone in front of me so my oil changed was lickity split fast. (I wouldn't have had time to read the magazines I brought...had I remembered to take them out of the car. D'oh!)\n\nWhen I pulled up a nice man explained the pricing structure and services available. Seemed about right so I said, \"Sure!\" I filled a cup in the waiting room with Diet Coke and sat. Mid-drink I heard, \"Your car is ready.\"\n\nNo way!\nDuring check-out another nice man reviewed the services performed. He also explained that I could come in between oil changes. For what? To have whatever goes on underneath the hood (my words) liquids topped off.\n\nI hopped into my much cleaner car and was out of there! (Bear, my car, was in need of a vacuum. Now he's in much better shape.)\n\nYay!", "business_id": "J2Ba_GWP8UBZqfjTZfYgog", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "joEN2Mx6n2FNzsIrR0CpjQ", "review_id": "zkTXIEDXL40Y-YghfQW-RA", "text": "Fast is fast..But faster is fastest. Avis, whom has no website or real web presence, is a quiet little  oil change spot whom is doing a damn good job....and fast. Let me go further...\n\n~The Good~\nSo fast. They change oil like Usain Bolt runs laps. Thats fast. I am trying to set a record for usage of the word \"fast\" in a Yelp review. I might have already hit it, which would be super fast. But not as fast as Avis. It took them about 20 minutes to do my change, which included topping off of fluids, lube, filter change, and a general inspection. They also cleaned out the front seat and vacuumed it. This sounds too good to be true, but it isn't. They are efficient and fast, like a cheetah on the prowl.\n\n~The Bad~\nIn the day of the Almighty Groupon (praise be unto him) a $42 oil change sounds like a lot. But I did get the high-mileage oil change, which increased the rate. Overall, this is the worst thing about the place. Most people, though, will gladly pay a couple extra bucks to get out of the place without getting up-sold by some grease ball and on with their life.\n\n~The Downlow~\nPrice matters to me, but so does the commodity we are talking about. The commodity here, is oil changes....fast. They also checked my fluid levels properly, as well as lubed me up and checked general maintenance. Well worth the price. They get 5 stars for speed of service, efficiency, customer service, speed of service (again ;-D ), and array of services. They offer more than just a simple oil change: they offer a fast oil change with great service and a number of other maintenance items or suggestions if needed. They get the Jefe Endorsement of Awesomeness! Stop in, this place rocks!", "business_id": "J2Ba_GWP8UBZqfjTZfYgog", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "Ct036M2cxK3bVl71AerAkQ", "text": "This was one of the most pleasant oil change experiences I have ever had. No waiting and it took them about 15 minutes to complete the whole thing. Everyone was friendly. It was great! It was a little expensive at 40$, but I would gladly pay the price to not have to wait there for 2-3 hours....everyone knows that is just awful. I'll be back.", "business_id": "J2Ba_GWP8UBZqfjTZfYgog", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VovNxS-kD0n1Emz_bL1YEA", "review_id": "ZAidVGQFQ4iJEQsC4OT6jQ", "text": "Yes you can go on-line and get your coupons for $20 oil changes and deal with sleazeballs trying to tell you everything that is wrong with your car and wait an hour for it.\n\nOR you can pay a little more to have peace of mind that \n\n1. All fluids are checked.\n2. Inside of car is vacuumed.\n3. Nicest guys that work in a shop.\n4. No high pressure sales.\n5. ALL within 15 minutes.\n\nOH AND...Wednesdays are $5 off for the Ladies :)\n\nIt can't get better than that. Go and see for yourself. (never before have i felt like a damn commercial...it's just that good!)", "business_id": "J2Ba_GWP8UBZqfjTZfYgog", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M9cZwNoSKQDUVwO0R8UwIA", "review_id": "3zawUpJAG9kvMGsQIBhPZA", "text": "Super fast and efficient.  Came recommended by a nearby garage and did not disappoint.", "business_id": "J2Ba_GWP8UBZqfjTZfYgog", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hBJlGnB-9jmtLnV33aoxrw", "review_id": "PeJrEwC_nLcA5Wd_gjXQ_w", "text": "Today, first thing on my list was to get an oil change.  The dealer was an option, until they forgot to take my coupon off the price last time I went there.  When I called them out on it that night they said, sorry you have to present it at time of service.  Which I had done....  I'll never return to Camelback Toyota.\n\nNext, I've done my last two at Mobil1 on 10th Ave and Indian School.  That was where I went this morning.   20 minutes and there was nobody to talk to me.  I saw there were guys in the pits, but nobody up top.  I left there, and later in my travels I stopped at a Jiffy Lube (against way better judgement) and the guy there handed me a clipboard and told me to fill it out, and I'd be out of there in an hour.  He was wrong, I was out of there in 2 minutes.\n\nI came back home to unload my purchases and dry cleaning and came to Yelp.   Hmmm, highest rated joint was just down the street at 36th and Indian School.  I refresh for an hour and then head back out to Avis.\n\nOMG.  Full service oil change.  In and out in 20 minutes at the most.\n\nThis place is tops.\n\nIf you want to save a buck, not your place, but if you want a quality full service fast oil change, this is the place.  It will be my oil change place for as long as they are doing it the way they do it.\n\nRemember, full and excellent service has a cost.  They cleaned my windows, checked all of my lights, aired my tires to my wishes, and used the products I asked for.\n\nI don't care if your car is worth $10k or $100k, this is the place you want to be.  They may charge you like the dealership, but I've waited 2 hours at the dealership.  Speed has a price and I'm willing to pay for that.", "business_id": "J2Ba_GWP8UBZqfjTZfYgog", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6hOd6SFprHi3ExPqSisSvA", "review_id": "hjICzITJMaO9NmfJHMVsgQ", "text": "I'm relatively new to town and was searching for a great spot to get an oil change. After reading reviews and calling a couple places to inquire about pricing, I selected Avis Lubrication.\n\nWhen I arrived, a friendly gentleman met me at my car and asked if I had ever visited the shop. He then asked me a few simple questions about myself (name, address, etc.) and my car (year, make, etc.) Within five minutes, my vehicle was being pulled into the bay and being worked on. I found this impressive considering there were two cars ahead of me. While one employee changed the oil, another was washing the windows and checking the tire pressure. \n\nAfter my experience at Avis Lubrication, I can definitely say I'll be back. These guys are courteous, prompt and efficient. Within twenty minutes of pulling up (and paying less than I was quoted at other highly reviewed spots), I was on my way. Thank you, Avis!", "business_id": "J2Ba_GWP8UBZqfjTZfYgog", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LMdKhTDCb1WBrMdfSmka6w", "review_id": "gGzrCTathx25Kqpq_Ns9cg", "text": "I happened upon Avis on accident and it was the best! I just happened to find them as soon as my Change Oil light came on. I was just going home from work, spotted Avis, and turned in. Wednesdays ladies get $5 off any service (a nice surprise at checkout), free coffee and fountain sodas, and Top Gear on the TV (not news or midday talk shows, thank god). I was done in about 15 minutes and no one came to up sell me on air filters or \"special oil\". They even wiped down my windshield. I will go back when I need an oil change in September.", "business_id": "J2Ba_GWP8UBZqfjTZfYgog", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q5llgTr06NWZSsliRSqy0w", "review_id": "q1fig5nVNwYyvY-nQvZehw", "text": "Excellent service, fast and honest, also good price. They always check the fluids and top everything off if needed. There are many options out there but we always come here", "business_id": "J2Ba_GWP8UBZqfjTZfYgog", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "CJkY0WOCNfCuv0HAbB2cjw", "review_id": "-jIPm91iducIUGLPGoBS3w", "text": "I am not a professional gardener and I don't have a green thumb. I gave fallen out of planter boxes, seriously hurt myself, been carted off in an ambulance and have no idea why I continue to dig the dirt in my front and back yards...but I do. Its an addiction of mine and if you can recommend 'help' I would appreciate it, but until then, I have a fully charged cell phone, 911 and Baker Nursery.\n\nI really don't want to drive very far to get my planting needs, yet I have driven even farther and gone to great lengths to try to replace my relationship with Baker Nursery and I always come back - simply, they have the best plants in the city, the plants and shrubs are priced fairly, the staff is friendly and knowledgeable and they don't mind my questions.", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nQQ8uu4eYPvVPoMk6tj1xg", "review_id": "bPCIPISYPze6mFOrSmJ05g", "text": "Baker Nursery is a Phoenix institution.  The original Mr. Baker is now 86 years old (as of 2008), and still lives on the premises, although his daughters and the other employees do most of the work.  It's frequently a busy place, but they always have time for a chat and whatever friendly gardening advice you may need.   The selection of roses especially (during the proper planting time in the spring) is first class.  The prices are somewhat higher than the big-box stores, but because the plants are well cared-for they are more likely to survive, and you can feel proud to be supporting a real honest-to-goodness family business that has been decades in the making.", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "N-D-d1Z4UybdlkK1HxlNPA", "review_id": "l9OSIJt7TR8y9__YMlklVg", "text": "We decided to spruce up the yard this weekend, since it was cool outside and the recent rain had made the ground softer than normal. Based on D.D.'s great review, we drove to Baker Nursery this morning. The place is HUGE, but almost all of it is cool and shady, so walking around and looking at all they had would be pleasant, even on a \"normal\" Phoenix summer day. They have all manner of indoor plants, outdoor plants and shrubs, trees, pottery, and a greenhouse.\n\nWe don't frequent nurseries, but the prices seemed really reasonable and the plants all looked healthy. We ended up with 4 plants for the outside and 1 for Hubby's desk at work. The staff was easy-going, friendly and knowledgeable. The main person we talked to even pointed out a couple of hummingbirds' nests as we passed by them just because they were cool. If I decide to be ambitious this summer and do some more planting (in the wee hours of the AM of course) I'll return to Baker.", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "iwWBF3nKoRMoy1sbkLJwvg", "review_id": "X3dW8gU_vUBGmVMdvfmvRw", "text": "Bakers Nursery is hands down one of the best in the valley. Don Baker has been overseeing this operation for over 40 years. He is a major supporter of the local Master Gardener program, which is committed to educating the community on native plants of the sonoran desert or plants that will do well in this climate without being excessively needed.\n\nThe plants at this nursery are all either locally grown (which means that they won't immediately shrink back in to the earth when you replant them at home) or are grown in a climate that is similar. For anyone that has invested in plants, this is HUGE. Sure I love looking at the beauties at Home Depot, but unless you know what you are getting, they just wont make it in our oven of a climate here in the valley of the sun.\n\nThe staff is friendly and super knowledgable. If you have an idea of something that you would like (i.e.: I want something that flowers yellow from June through the frost season and will survive Southern exposure), they can lead you to the perfect plant. If you want some unique yard art, they have it. If you need to know why your bogenvilla has little black spots on the leaves, take a sample in and they will educate you on how to make it better. If you want something that they don't carry, ask and they will get it for you. I could go on and on with examples of incredible customer service. This place is simply the nirvana of gardening in Phoenix.\n\nAnother incredible service they offer is their website. They have a calender which is frequently updated. It will tell you everything from when to feed your citrus trees to the proper way to prune your rose bushes. The FAQ section will tell you how to get the white stuff off your clay pots, has a plethora of xeriscape resources for those of you looking to be more water conscious, and will help you with controlling pests in your garden. It's a great resource, and since it's local, the answers actually make sense for those of us that live here. Best of all... it's all FREE!!!\nhttp://www.bakernurseryaz.com/\n\nIf you are looking to spruce up your yard, do yourself a favor and head over to Bakers Nursery. Your plants will thank you!  ; )", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Aggpf1EWooD85fhOhoRxPg", "review_id": "k7Qzz1r_X7rmd-5eigFbHg", "text": "If you're new to the Valley and have absolutely no idea what grows here, come to Baker's.\n\nIf you've lived a long time here, know what doesn't shrivel to a dead dry crisp as soon as the thermometer hits 100 and are looking for plants and shrubs and trees, come to Baker's. \n\nIf you're just really, really into flora, come to Baker's. \n\nSometimes, hubby and I just drive over to spend a couple hours nosing around all the great stuff here--like roses, garden ornaments [not just plants], herbs, and lots of useful advice. All the folks who work here know their stuff and have probably been working here since they were kids themselves. We've even purchased an apple tree that thrives in Phoenix and produces little apples from Baker's!!\n\nSo green up your thumb and get yer yard stuff here.", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "PoQOIZc2q5nud7uVz_jdjw", "review_id": "Yv9Mseh-gmoh2OvYdyB6Iw", "text": "I have been looking for a nursery (of the plant variety only thank god) since I moved here and I don't know how I missed these reviews. Baker's is so close and so charming! It actually feels like a garden in and of itself, is arranged very neatly as well. I took some time to stroll along the paths, wishing I had more than just a northeast facing patio on which to house plants. \n\nI had read about the super helpful staff and I did speak to someone who helped me and gave me new ideas on what to do with my relatively shady space. I have to say though, that I was wandering alone for a long while without being approached by any employees and they don't seem to have Bakers t-shirts, nametags or aprons or anything to help identify them. \n\nI am going to start building my garden slowly and I'm thrilled to have such a great place to go to and hopefully I will be able to get some more help to keep my leafy babies thriving. I noticed that on March 14 there is going to be a Q&A session with their gardening staff so I will make a point to be there!", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xFdK5lgUdeT3bWC7_MvcyQ", "review_id": "pdaVLVsvBLo-POmEl7YM2g", "text": "Baker's is a great neighborhood nursery!  The staff is knowledgeable and helpful.  They sell quality plants and other garden products.  Last time I was in was to pick up some fertilizer to feed my trees at my new home.  I've never been through this process before and was a bit intimidated.  But the staff pointed me in the right direction and educated me about application, so I'm well on my way to yummy figs, oranges, lemons and pecans next year.  You could go to Home Depot or Lowe's but you won't get the same kind of expert service you will get at Bakers.  Support your local businesses!", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6hRKotVFPYL7Ci0hipN9Eg", "review_id": "8GrZEyJ1bL_mIL644C21CQ", "text": "Baker is my first go-to place when I'm looking to add to my gardens. Tons of natives, cacti, herbs and etc fill their property & I can always find what I need. They also have experts and some special shows on occasion which are very interesting to see.", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 9, "cool": 13}, "user_id": "QKW7sYPWPSsIcWqSiDzChQ", "review_id": "ykhZBKYe0XchPrrwdaW6Xg", "text": "kids, i thought it, about time\nto tell, a little, nursery rhyme\nnot about, that candle maker\nnor the butcher, but 'bout Baker\nNursery, down on, fortieth street\nthe lucky ones, that got to meet\nfounder, master,  gardener Jim        \njust passed, now daughters, run for him      \nno differently, than '68\nflower power, watergate\nwar and peace, Jim bought the land\nwhere, to this day, his nursery stands\nworked it  with, his wife,  six daughters\ndeclined, fat, developer offers\nchose to peddle, plants, instead\nto fill, arcadia, flower beds\nand veggie gardens, his seeds we've sewn\nsold trees, who's roots, have caught and grown\nnow shading, front lawns, 'cross this town\nthe monsoon blows, a branch comes down\nbut still, the trees, are standing strong\nlike Baker did, four decades,  long\nwe've bought from Baker, twenty years\nand watched, the 'old way', disappear\nin a town, where progress rules\nscrape, then stucco, buyers drooled\nat grabbing, their piece, of the dream\nbut Jim stood pat, while builders steamed\nand coveted, ten acres, prime\nnope, not selling, keep your dimes \nand dollars, still, Baker remains\nBaker's, green acres, looks the same \nhelpful staff, laid back pace\npart of the charm, neighborhood place     \nphoenix oasis, sittin' tight   \nso go buy local, you just might\ndiscover that, your thumb is green\n\"plant your roses\", remind to \"feed\ncitrus now\", drawn on, frost cloth\nthe old sign weathers, paint peels off\nstill planted, firmly, in the ground  \nTarget, Home Depot, circle 'round\n'garden departments\", therein's, the rub\nthey wouldn't know, a ladybug\nfrom an earth room, Jim Baker did\ngave rocks and flowers, to my kids\nand taught them both, a thing or two\nbout insects, plants and taught me, to\n \"do what you love\" , his legacy\ngodspeed, thanks for, your nursery\n\nJim Baker passed Aug 31, 2009.  He was 86.", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "LN4cXKGPaGMDHm4nP9Idtg", "review_id": "nw3ax46-NSV75NxT-AJP_w", "text": "Love Baker's Nursery!  I bought some rosebushes from them last year, and they are doing really well.  \n\nI just went there yesterday for a free talk on the care and pruning of roses.  They had gift certificates taped under some chairs, and I won a free 5 gallon rosebush!  \n\nThe staff is very knowledgeable, and their selection of plants is excellent!  So much better than Lowe's or Home Depot.", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 8, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "tdNV2Wb0LrFpm1Yfov_Klw", "review_id": "4vlHQhoapiN0U0p3nnZELQ", "text": "I have found the Garden of Eden , a place so wonderful that it inspires dreams, hopes and desires. When driving to Baker I began being fearful that once more I would be let down by a garden shop. So many times I have opened my heart to others but they have let me down. Some are out of state, some are too commercial and some really are about big business . But Baker isn't like that . From the time I pulled up I felt at home and loved.. the  old signage  giving me the vintage vibe, nice. Lots of space  and stuff to look at , a Potpourri of Pottage even. The variety of herbs and veggies alone were enough to make my heart purr. The  plants  were lined up neatly  in rows that screamed  we are cared for but not over watered and ignored.We are plants that won't get home and die from some  a mystery interloper who we brought into your garden . The grounds , employees , plants and set up all seem to express : We Too Love Gardens just Like You!\nI was so pleased to find my new partner in living green  , oh happy day .", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-BtThTSiNxLmMrERwosd6A", "review_id": "66TWBFkqI5sZYh_Fcb8Vqw", "text": "There are certain neighborhood staples that exist in any area. Baker's is that kind of place. I have been going to their nursery for more than a decade. When I drive by, they do a good job reminding me to \"FEED CITRUS NOW\". I need that kind of thunk on my head. We also went to them to make our wedding gift take aways. We asked our guests to plant a tree to mark our special occasion and to help us make roots. Our guests have told us how those tiny little trees have really grown in a decade. Bakers had surprised us by nicely wrapping them up. From then on I was a believer. There are bigger, national sources but you cannot beat a sweet little place in your area, who knows your plants and the needs we have unique to Phoenix. Go take a stroll around, you'll find everything you need.", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "rpa5wYCeXO2kvQ92KH_HvA", "review_id": "hKPR7-r-G8Iwqne3O2gCmw", "text": "We went to Baker nursery on Sunday...I had a lot of questions and we needed quite a few things for the yard. I was very impressed! A very friendly and super knowledgeable lady named Bonnie helped us. She was patient and explained things and answered my million questions! She was honest and made suggestions to help me save some $ while still getting the look i wanted - this was muy bueno!!\nWe left about 30 min later with all of my questions answered and lots of supplies.\nThanks Bonnie & we will def be going back to Baker Nursery!!", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T-HUEwlRl5d6lun1cZgiCA", "review_id": "NTgW4yTy9GuDuILLd2y9bA", "text": "Best nursery in town hands down.  Very friendly staff and extremely knowledgeable that will spend plenty of time with you to make sure you get what you need.  You won't regret doing business here.", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "zhVOlwBuEgdGlHjwgVf3Jg", "review_id": "2iBu53_GWaja4PAxo6NdpA", "text": "Great nursery. Friendly staff. I was in the market for roses, but the gentleman who worked there said that now is probably not the time to be shopping for them. He told me they get their roses in December and by mid January they should have a complete selection of them available. They get about 5500 plants each year and only 40 or so are not sold. Isn't that amazing? All these rose plants all over the city. What a nice picture in my head. haha...Anyway, they are selling the herbs and tomatoes there right now. Their website does provide some good info. Oh and according to their sign up front near the entrance: FEED YOUR CITRUS NOW!", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "xdWsnbaTEfBMVHttqZDHxg", "review_id": "N7HE8TDt6VkfvieZITIl_g", "text": "Best variety of fruit / pit / exotic trees, with (hopefully) appropriate chill hours for our region.", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "zhVOlwBuEgdGlHjwgVf3Jg", "review_id": "qaDISX_BfGjFaNwkdr_Kug", "text": "They have all their roses in now. We got the Cecille Brunner Climbing Rose bush and the Jean La Joie. They look healthy and are already starting to leaf out. Can't wait to see the show of roses in a year. They have a huge selection available right now but are selling out like crazy. So go fast if you want roses for your garden. Ideal time to get them in the ground is now.", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qaogVXIa3uEG8gnUZ4b2Mg", "review_id": "CU8qTXgF8b1puKKAaLdwrg", "text": "the best nursery i've been to in phoenix, and also a scenic place to visit (for phoenix). i lived in CA for a while and got spoiled by the overflow of nurseries and all of the varieties of seedlings, native plants, and (organic) seeds i could find in that state, specifically for vegetable gardening, but baker at least covers the basics and sometimes goes beyond. the staff is quite knowledgable. the seedlings and mature plants i have bought here usually seem to be much more hardy and less disease prone than the ones i impulse buy (against my better judgement) at the home depot down the street.", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ND95DgvN7ba8MabfXE3lsw", "review_id": "AR-wbot4o79uxlkoJFvESg", "text": "I like veggies but I don't like buying them. Following this simplistic logic trail I decided to plant a garden. Since I don't know a damn thing about gardening I sought out some professional help. To the Baker Nursery! \n\nI could easily spend an entire day wandering through the nursery. The place is huge, with an amazing assortment of indoor and outdoor plants, flowers, trees and veggies.  The quality of everything was great, everything was healthy and well tended.\n\nThe vegetable selection is fairly extensive and very reasonably priced. In no time at all I had the beginnings of a nice little garden picked out. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, answering the questions that I had. \n\nThe garden is really coming along, I picked my very first strawberry yesterday. Thank you Baker Nursery!", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GAEHo1uslNOouKy5k_v3tg", "review_id": "1K0X1c7xikqaVbv5wOA-1Q", "text": "Big variety! They even have creosote bushes. If you have lived in Phoenix and had the privilege of knowing what it smells like after a good rain in the desert, you will appreciate this. The smell that is so unique to Phoenix rain is from the creosote bushes. It's incredible. I love it. I love it. I love the smell so much that I bought 2 bushes and have planted them at my home... Eagerly awaiting the next rain. \n\nThe staff at Baker's are great. Very helpful and pleasant. You get the feeling that the employees love working there. \n\nGIFTS! They have pots, vases, lawn decorations, and of course plants. I recommend supporting our local nursery (and not the Big Orange box down the street from them) and giving the gift of life (I know cheesey, but plants are living!) for birthdays, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Easter, etc.", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Mf36INo4X0bN95pos1O3Fw", "review_id": "vQI-5FxYcAIDDyO3Zy-K4A", "text": "I've recently started a garden using pots in my apartment patio. Trips to Home Depot and Lowes leaved me wanting more. They had all the basics, but I wanted something more exotic like a grapevine. Oddly enough, another customer at Home Depot recommended Baker Nursery. Home Depot and Lowes has just lost a customer.\n\nThe selection is crazy. They have everything you could want at relatively decent prices. There seems to be plenty of knowledgeable employees, but they're always busy with other customers. I didn't have a problem with that because it gave me a chance to tour the grounds. The one question I did have was answered by the woman at the check out counter. She pointed me in the direction of the grapevines and gave me tips on care for them.\n\nBaker Nursery is now my place to go for all my gardening needs.", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7o7MF9B9lxcWupE8jiLOaQ", "review_id": "NeKQbG99xbCSgCMJKehm7g", "text": "I love Baker Nursery! Their selection of plants is superb and the plants always look fresh. The staff is always very nice and helpful. And I love the atmosphere...sounds weird for a nursery, but it is very homey. It is as if you are walking into somebody's back yard...which is almost true. I believe that the house next door is the owner's property.\n\nI remember my mother bringing me here as a child - I always had so much fun there. She brought me here because she also used to go there as a child! Baker's has been around for so long and is a wonderful family business. You should go check it out!", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IC_herUwBVQ1mt8Pf1to3w", "review_id": "36VCi-KljHxPoTNSq3nsng", "text": "love bakers. super friendly and knowledge staff. great selection of plants and trees... always a relaxing trip to this nursery!", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rg5pRVVh-mtBjNqKB1N2Tg", "review_id": "kxn8Ps6f_i-bCNJWUJ0X6g", "text": "Helpful staff, good selection and healthy plants. My second favorite nursery and one that I frequent often.", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9SZBVZ-mxebOVa1BlWFtWw", "review_id": "9BC5jcSfhp2gkGNqWZTayw", "text": "Love Love LOVE Baker's Nursery!!  Been going there since I was a child thanks to my grandparents (my grandad and uncle used to do roofing work for the owners decades ago). \n\nSeriously...this place is FANTASTIC and the people who work there are AWESOME!  \n\nWant to know what plants/trees you have in your yard?  Bring in a leaf or bark sample and they'll tell you.  Found out we have Chinaberry trees(messy!), Lantana (evil and will not die!), 2 Trumpet vines (attracts hummingbirds!) and a Texas Sage bush (beautiful purple flowering bush) in our yard. \n\nWant to know what type of tree would do well in your yard?  Just ask!  \n\nNeed something transplanted?  Buy the pots and they'll replant your plants for you.  \n\nBuy a sad looking clearance plant from another local store, they'll tell you how to nurse it back to health.  \n\nI could easily wander around Bakers for hours, except during the heat of the day in the summertime!  :)", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Aij7b89w0aIHXuVH5Yd4QA", "review_id": "GceL1GbmxbCsz3UmR-SsBQ", "text": "Very helpful & knowledgeable staff. Bought a lime tree and they have helped me keep it alive by answering my questions over the phone months after I bought it there!", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0VExqsOAcyzvuPXRuJCVWA", "review_id": "5cSaZ8Y-wt03ohTGcF8Yyw", "text": "Have purchased trees here,tagged them,only to have them sold out from under me later.  Won't go there again, no matter how good the staff is. Miss the old owners. Kids don't count.", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nAAQS_7c6CvubiDZ8IVupA", "review_id": "pI__gPThRH0xAhe7ZCzZ0w", "text": "What a find!  A gardeners paradise!  A friend turned me on to Bakers and I was thrilled when I went.  A hidden gem in a neighborhood setting - so much better quality than the big box nurseries at a Home Depot or Lowes.  Gardners - go to Bakers - you will be so happy!  I promise!", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1Am0pv3HWphO6QVycWHL1Q", "review_id": "pBr5ehgT0IOj9hSRPyjDfQ", "text": "Excellent selection, super friendly staff, and totally reasonable prices.  Staff helped me choose a plant to give as a gift, pot, and potted it for me.  Really, I don't know what else you could ask for.  Plus, doesn't it just feel better to shop local??", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ITBs8txD0Zu-YuxXCGqokA", "review_id": "TDgU176i8wejwZ-tBQLrxA", "text": "Love Bakers. I live in Glendale an it is worth the drive to go see them. They know their stuff and am always pleased with my purchases.", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "GcAligboAJKoLEih5JH4Qw", "text": "Bakers is the best from plants to those concrete gnomey kind of things that can inhabit your lawn and garden.  I have been going to Bakers for about 54 years.  When I was a little child I went with my mother, a woman who could literally grow anything and did, in the AZ heat.  The result I have seen just about any situation you can think of being dealt with using Bakers, successfully most of the time.  Truthfully, I have always had such a good experience here that anytime I have used anyone else, I end up returning.  They just can't be beat.  They answer your questions nicely about their tremendous supply of just about anything at any given time.  If your desire to garden never goes past house plants, they are just as much for you. They won't lie to you about what they sell. Don't expect to go home  from Bakers with what you planned on.  It will usually be more.", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Y7kSCGc5ts5KILimUVrtbA", "review_id": "YE_WuckF8upa_h9u1MAfrw", "text": "I was recently introduced to the art of Bonsai from my brother in law.  I have been researching how to Bonsai small plants and train them but most everything I have seen says I need a special mix of soil. I have my own compost and sand but needed pumice and gravel. Most garden places I have looked at either have huge bags or no clue what I'm looking for. I looked online and found a Bonsai club that listed baker nursery as having Bonsai supplies.\nWhen we got there we loved how large the nursery was. They had a very large selection of plants and almost every kind of garden decoration you can think of. We kept looking through all the plants & thinking where we can put each one in our yard & garden. They had almost anything you can think of & a few things i had never seen before. It is rose season & the selection & colors of roses made me wish i had won the lotto so i could drop it all on flowers! \nI had heard though that they had a collection of Bonsai on display in the nursery & when we found it I was amazed! They were georgeous! It is truley amazing that something that small can look so majestic!\nWe did end up finding a small bag of pebbles & a small bag of Pumice which was exctly what we needed. We even bought a decoration for my new Bonsai. And of course my husband could not resist some plants either, so we got a few small things for him to put around the yard. When we had a good look around & were checking out we asked if there was anyone there that really knew a lot about Bonsai plants & care so we can ask a few questions. They told us they would page Charlie over for us.\nLet me tell you Charlie was great to talk to. I was a little shy at first because I am not starting with a traditional plant, but am trying to Bonsai a Gardenia, but Charlie told me it was great that I was trying it out on something so pretty. He walked us around & even showed us a few plants that he is personally working on. He assured us that what we were planning on doing was right on track and the nutrients we had to feed the plants with would be great! I ended up buying even more Bonsai stuff from them after we talked. I will definately be back to this gem of a nursery. It was worth the drive!", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZvRWZgNQ9nkdqj-WuJTLJg", "review_id": "K8oMwHbRADIVX4xyE4RvIA", "text": "Went there today and thought the place was okay not great.  Was looking for something new that Lowes or Home Depot didn't have.  Didn't see anything that sparked my interest and so much of what they sell is under shaded trees or shades which I've been told means don't plant in full sun.  Well practically everywhere in my yard is full sun so they couldn't help.  Prices seemed decent on some plants, not all, and the trip there was way too long to make it worth my while (I live in North Phoenix).", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "M1gRqwaGUJE_ws68KKPjwQ", "review_id": "H3n_mW292W0wdGvDSLlFEQ", "text": "I owned a landscape company for years here in the Valley. Have been going to Bakers for approx. 10 years. Since I owned a landscape company and had access to all the wholesale nurseries I only went Bakers when I needed something special. But when it comes to special they are without a doubt the place to call. I've known the Baker Sisters for years as well as their Dad. No finer people exist. \nI was the Chair of my neighborhood Association. We went into Bakers and asked if they would support our neighborhoods beautiful house program. We give away a gift certificate each month to the house chosen as the house of the month. Bakers was more than happy to give us a $25 certificate each month. So they also support the community. A great sign of a local neighborhood business.", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A612tchdDPeQCYAX9NMkeg", "review_id": "gRR6FByRUNYt-tsKRai2eA", "text": "The nursery is really 5 stars, but sometimes when I bring my husbands truck, parking is scary for me. I drive a small car.\nI love this place! Some Sunday's, I just walk the grounds with my coffee. It's peaceful, and friendly, even the cats. I have been going here for almost 4 years, and have gotten to know the staff. They are knowledgable, reliable and friendly. If someone doesn't know the answer, they will find someone who does. I also really like the shows they host through out the year. I always find what I need there, and more...\nI have a yard that's in full sun, everything I have bought is thriving where it needs to be. They have a nice selection of seeds too.", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OESKxoNFZcKl47NrOubgAQ", "review_id": "WdBQ-9GcqXgIfg-Dxw9BUw", "text": "Unbelievably friendly!\n\nI spoke with the owner, Barbara, regarding a community project unrelated to her nursery business.  I was shocked how warm, friendly and receptive she was!  Not sure if the community project will work out, but the helpfulness, exudes from this nursery, and I realize why I am not the only one in Chandler driving all the way to Bakers to keep my patch green.  \n\nThe extra 20 mile drive to support, Baker's  because they support us, the community.  \n\nI'll finally get pumpkins in the ground before summer is over!", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OESKxoNFZcKl47NrOubgAQ", "review_id": "KP3_HyNTauWZ8Y8qJ1dDGw", "text": "Most knowledgeable staff on plants and gardens I have ever encountered.  Prices are great too.  It seems they sprout their starters instead of receiving them from some wholesale company.  The whole place seems to be run by people who garden themselves.   \n\nSometimes, I just call them to ask questions.  They are always friendly and interested in helping diagnose my plants and other garden folly.", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z0_C4HRVvkLkyEsVGGMnkg", "review_id": "UcLSXFKkkA3HZOu970IHpw", "text": "A local favorite.  Baker family owned.  Anything you need to know, they grow.  If you wonder if a plant grows in full sun, that's where they stock.  Amazing selection of plants and trees.  5 star staff.  I have brought in a plant clipping and they will tell you EXACTLY what you have.  6 stars if possible for this place.", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8n--xRBQ9eLDi0vpQ5fGFQ", "review_id": "VLCkYpDdC2s6IA3CWWPJUg", "text": "Early on a hot Saturday morning, we headed to Baker Nursery to find new plants for our landscaping adventure. What a lovely nursery! It was well organized with plenty of shade so you didn't have to wander the aisles with the sun blazing down. All the plants looked so healthy and beautiful. My husband and I are both pretty uneducated when it comes to plants. We had so many questions, and there was always someone there to tell us about the plant, what kind of soil, sunlight and water it needed, etc. I wanted a particular cactus that our neighbors have in the front of their house, but I didn't know it's name, so we played a kind of Pictionary meets Pantomime in describing it.  It took about 10 seconds for the gentleman to understand what I was talking about, pointed us in the right direction and picked the healthiest of the bunch. We loved the personal attention, and we were grateful to all the people who helped schlep the plants up to the front for us and load them in our vehicle using plastic to make sure the dirt didn't dirty the car.  Two weeks later and all our plants are thriving! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or newbie to the plant world, your time won't be wasted at Baker Nursery, and you'll get the best of the best in terms of plants and service!", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "nomPM-XUVd-Az47CxfjjeQ", "text": "I still think that Baker's is the best nursery in the Valley.  For business reasons I literally go from what it seems from North to South and a lot of places otherwise.  I deliberately stop in at a lot of nurseries, so have a lot to compare with when I say that. I like growing things and in the middle of a busy day a few minutes at a nursery can be a nice break.  All in all,  Baker's, it seems to me, still provides the best personal service.  They know their product and will work for you at whoever your knowledge level is.  They are also very good about checking with you to help you find what you want.  I like that as looking all over is something I don't always have time for.  This is as opposed to one of their competitors where they could find you dead of a heart attack at the end of the day when they were closing and wonder where you came from! \n\nSpeaking of Big box stores as to going to a local nursery like Baker's...  There is a place for the big box stores and I'd be a liar if I didn't say I haven't bought plants there.  What happened on Wednesday, though, reminded me of why usually I'd rather just at start at Baker's.  I was looking for a  a particular variety of a certain plant.  I saw the plant but not the variety I wanted.  I was told they didn't have it.  I happened to see a representative of one of the big plant companies that supplies the big box stores. I can tell you from past experience these people are a different breed!  I know to handle them very carefully  as  they usually they just don't want to be bothered. There job is to get the product out there and be on there way, I guess.   I asked him if his company supplied this variety. I specifically told him I'd be happy to buy his brand if he had them.   He said they didn't.  When I said it wasn't that important as I was sure I know where I could get them, he asked where.  When I said Bakers, you'd have thought I had said an evil word.  From the look I got, he must consider this one local nursery to be a threat to his major brand?   I bought the specific variety I wanted at Baker's this afternoon and the price was more reasonable than for the common variety at the big box store to boot!", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GubdNFoDAsiwE6bWIr97cQ", "review_id": "2ZNxYQKNgO3IMWAampeW1w", "text": "I see all the rave reviews, everyone I know who knows of the place rave just like the written reviews.\n\nI do not get it, \n\nHaving been here many times over the years to me this place is nice but I have never been assisted like so many have. I have bought a few plants and if I remember correctly I paid the going price one pays elsewhere. \n\nLook it is a fine place but just not the end all for me.", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9tXL9eJNIi9SL5pdCYeyZQ", "review_id": "y9n6hI_uNp6MLTvzaTOePg", "text": "Marianne at the front desk is a godsend. We had been walking around in the sun, trying to figure out what flowers and vegetable to buy for our garden. We're beginners,  we don't really know what we're doing, and it shows. \n\nThe first guy we talked to didn't really blow our socks away with his interest in our plight. We continued to roam, ended up at checkout, and there she was -- the gardener of the year! Marianne totally took care of us, helped us with fertilizer selection, and even drew a little diagram of the best way to set up our little garden to not overgrow any area. Apparently, mint is like a weed -- grows outta control! (who'da thought?)\n\nAnyway, I came here on a recommendation from a friend, and I hope other people go here on recommendation from me. Wonderful place, huge selection, fantastic people.", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VCK3eQKToEkmu8jdSEbTwQ", "review_id": "V9gQ5VKKr3Dp2DpT1kFxDA", "text": "Awesome selection of plants. Love coming here.", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kQRXNJHNnvxojBXLulxozQ", "review_id": "m7CMJHW1id4hLTi52aJimw", "text": "Mark is a serious guru - thanks for all the help and great gardener recommendations!!!!  our Bonita Ash and Desert Willow are both thriving :)", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g9A9krUcmPuO3Uv8WnGP4A", "review_id": "p3Pt7c3BiILMrNl5SRN76w", "text": "This place is great!  The plants are great the atmosphere is great.  I could roam around this place for hours.  Make me feel like I'm not right in the middle of Phoenix.  \n\nI have been here a few times before and really liked it but today I had questions about my garden.  Oh my!  They blew me away.  I didn't realize just how much I didn't know about gardening till I spoke with the staff.  They are just full of useful information.  Everyone was very friendly and very helpful.  I will definitely be back!", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H1O-RpwOoFmgvsc0g99scg", "review_id": "rfBOR3EgQMxNE5177zkv0w", "text": "Just lost my business.\n\nI have shopped at Baker Nursery for 7 years.  Most of the time the staff is helpful but on occasion they can be curt.\n\nLast week I purchased 3 \"Raspberry Fuzzy\" plants. I have 7 already growing in my yard and have had them for several years.  I wanted a few more so I purchased them at Baker Nursery.  5 days later they are dead.  I didn't even have the chance to get them planted.  These are very drought resistant plants.  I watered them while still in the pots, but not everyday as this would kill them.  \n\nToday I returned them to Baker Nursery.  One woman looked at them and said I killed them and walked away.  I stood there rather dumbfounded for a few minutes thinking about what I would do.  I decided to go inside the store and tell them what happened but also that they had lost my business.  So I did.  I received essentially the same response from Bonnie, one of the owners.  All she could say was, \"well.\"  \n\nI have been gardening for over 50 years and I am familiar with this plant.\n\nThis is an incredibly poor business practice over $15 worth of plants, but clearly after talking to two individuals this is their manner company policy for treating customers.\n\nAgain, Baker Nursery, you have lost my business.", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EXZrHtmzdtDHtH9MPNEhkw", "review_id": "oJMObD1MKvv_5LZjm_AnkQ", "text": "Because of my father's related business, I have met plenty of nursery people.  \n\nThese people at Baker Nursery are informed, they listen to what you are asking about and they care!\n\nThey generously provided information ahead of my purchase.  Am looking forward to purchasing plants and support products from them when I return in a couple of weeks.  \n\nSupporting conscientious local businesses like Baker Nursery is an extreme pleasure!  It gave me heart just to visit with them.", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IFeHLmVmYMwBK1ODKlIRHA", "review_id": "Dv2lAk4XM3R_X-MrgiNwnQ", "text": "I just love to go to Baker's Nursery. The people are so helpful and knowledgeable! They never mind taking their time to explain details of their plants. And, oh, the plants! Baker's has a wonderful selection of very high quality plants. I have purchased agaves, elephant food plants, seeds, tools and even a square foot garden from Baker's and all of my purchases have been great!", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pKbx94WX46W3Tv7O58N0_Q", "review_id": "WqvFlQZxM3XQk38FIh32vQ", "text": "Love this place!\n\nWhen I think of a place with GREAT staff, Baker comes to mind :) they have helped us start our garden, pot flowers, and grow trees. Come in with any question and they will help you!\n\nPretty good prices too!", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GGquh62Wbh81RNyKMtDzFg", "review_id": "xhRGrUnrrubNf8v22xiMHQ", "text": "I finally stopped by Baker Nursery today after living near it for years. I have been missing out! Gorgeous 10 acres of beautiful plants. I purchased a pre-potted box of lettuce greens and also purchased a box for herbs that I got there. I spoke with Carolyn who was very knowledgable and helped me pick out the best herbs to go together in my box, how many to use, when and how much to water them, and even how to arrange them. It was a fantastic experience and I can't wait to go back!", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hiqVoSazzzAgI6Hmyhi75w", "review_id": "gIlh-Z_V3PyF0cwfOMglIw", "text": "My family has been coming to Baker Nursery since they started the business in 1968. Their level of quality, service and expertise are bar none! They also have the friendliest and most helpful staff in the Valley. Mr. Baker would be proud of how his daughters have carried on his legacy.", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XbzinE7wkGz8-BwvO8VCrQ", "review_id": "kpR2LV16wilO-Ilw9Gt_2Q", "text": "You have 100% lost my family's business! I would love to give 0 stars!! So much for trying to support local businesses. I bought $75 worth of Gardenia's for our backyard wedding. The woman was very helpful and even carried them to my car {great service when you are spending $$$$}. Not even 24 hours after planting them, into a pot with the same normal soil I have planted all of my other plants and dwarf trees in, they were wilted and dying. My husband took one of them back to the nursery and upon arriving an employee says \"well how'd you kill that plant\" in an extremely rude tone. My fianc\u00e9 was so shocked he wasn't sure how to respond. He went on to tell the lady and the manager what had happened and their reply was simply \"you're fault, too bad\". I can't believe that after spending $75 at this place that they wouldn't even offer to help fix the problem. My fianc\u00e9 asked if they had a guarantee similar to Home Depot who will replace the plant within 90 days of purchase. In a rude tone again she replies \"nope guess you better go to Home Depot\". Really?!? All of these business owners who are begging for customers and promoting local business, but won't do ANYTHING to help customers out. I am utterly disappointed and will NEVER go back again!!! \n\nI also can't believe the other negative comments on here and absolutely no response from the owners!!  I hope everyone on my Facebook reads and shares this post.", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7lNTN7cupYkrrHsnRkQlCA", "review_id": "8JFKWPkrhAfQOz4WrjmR7A", "text": "I've been a loyal customer here for years and even highly recommend this nursery to every gardener I meet in person or talk to online forums. But today they have totally changed that.\n\nI went over there to buy some giant timber bamboo. They had some in 3gallon sizes so I picked up two of them. One was marked $72.95 and one was $58.95. I asked the lady that was at the front about why one is priced more than the other, and she said because one was probably bought from a different vendor even though they were the exact same size! So then I asked if she can sell them both to me for $58.95, and told me that she can't do that. I was shocked! Any other store or nursery would have jumped on the opportunity to create a loyal customer in this situation before I had even asked if they can honor the lower marked price! This is just terrible customer service! \n\nI ended up forking up the money for both anyway since I really needed them for my backyard. But this is definitely the last time I'm ever giving them my business and won't be recommending them again to any people.", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fXsIkkSJkTGFXbjzVxDpvQ", "review_id": "OSUl2Wl3AelbZC40hVz_5w", "text": "This place is great and the staff are wonderful! They immediately came to ask if I needed help. They went beyond help with my house plants I purchased.  So friendly and the plants are just beautiful.", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "f7Hv9J9GTTXd3XsfRgt3Pw", "review_id": "1IBEmvtu7Hd06xmibswtfA", "text": "Walking out of this place with my face buried in two large plants of (Amethyst and Pesto Perpetuo) Basil.  Life is good.\nNo need to smoke this stuff  -feel like I'm in heaven just inhaling the fresh, live bouquets fragrance.\nOkay, let's get down to business.\nIf you're serious about gardening, you care about the earth, want organic and heirloom, to reduce chemical use, be offered guidance, and more -this is THE place to start.\nStaff is helpful, knowledgable, and have the resources if there is any doubt.\nThey have fruit trees from Dave Wilson Nursery.  That is a huge plus cuz planting trees that will survive AND produce is the goal.\nThey plant from seed some of the stuff and some gets shipped in.  \nAnd if you have chickens I recently learned that the organic feed can be picked up here too.  \nI wish they had gardening classes or simply a schedule of dates in which they set up and plant their display gardens.  They are lovely to gave at and the production I've seen has been impressive.\nSo in case you didn't figures this out yet, I really do LOVE this place.\nOf course I'm a DBG member and probably a future volunteer there so I guess that helps explain it.", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "aTi0NVrcPJWbN6jAsJVcAw", "review_id": "N22vta21YQz9QMsmaHboPg", "text": "I love this nursery! It seems to be locally owned, and it's SO much better than the big-box \"nurseries.\" The place is pretty large -- they have one section that's just houseplants and WOW are they beautiful. Another wide open outdoor section has many different assortments of pottery for plants of all sizes, indoors or out. \n\nI don't have a green thumb, so I know what I can stick with: pothos, aloe, and Chinese evergreen. I also picked up a cute Pink Confetti and a White Splash to add some color around my kitchen. They have some cute small potters that I used for them, and a beautiful blue larger pot to repot one of my own plants. They sell all kinds of plants, some herbs, pottery, fertilizer, plant food, gardening accessories and tools, outside decor, and so on. Definitely come here no matter your plant skill level or what you need.", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "AQJ15FuBqoQu5lj3zQ916A", "text": "The husband and I went to this nursery last weekend to get some veggie plants. This nursery had a large variety of veggie plants in various stages  (seeds, 2 inch plants, 4 inch plants. fully grown). The people who work here helped me choose some plants that would be at least somewhat difficult for me to kill....I do have a brown thumb, ya know? I ended up getting several different veg plants for a fairly reasonable price that I planted the next day. Well, it has been a week and not only have I not yet killed these plants, but they are actually flowering! The small victories... I would definitely come here again for my planting needs and suggest you do too, gotta like a nice local nursery.", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "raMSkwLdZ-kFea1fTY_-Ew", "review_id": "ShjwR9rLFZWdWAzWkrSNow", "text": "I've been going to Baker for about 8 yrs now. I like the nursery...they have a very good selection of succulents, starts (veggies, herbs), and a decent selection of trees, vines and desert-adapted plants. I wouldn't recommend them if you are looking for natives however because the selection is small.\n\nOver the years I've bought a lot of plants and trees here...and I've only had a few die...most recently, 4 out of 5 pedilanthus I bought (lady slipper plant) died almost immediately after bringing them home. When I went in to Baker to talk with them about it, they were unapologetic, unhelpful, and rude. They said they don't guarantee their plants at all...it was my fault completely and I killed them. I was upset, yes, but I kept going back and resigned myself to having just lost about $100. It is after all, a local nursery close to my home and maybe I did do something wrong...I'm not perfect.\n\nWe started getting serious about landscaping our yard a year ago, and I wanted more natives and desert plants. Since Baker didn't have them in stock, I requested them by writing down the item and giving it to the cashier who then would give it to the person who orders plants. I did that three times over about 3 months. No response. I tried to call...sometimes they don't answer the phone. I stopped by. No one ever responded to my requests.\n\nSo I finally went to other nurseries around the valley to find natives. It was then that I realized what I'd been missing at Baker--good customer service with a smile. Baker's staff seem disgruntled or crusty most of the time--even the 20-somethings that work there never have a smile to greet you.\n\nThe last straw: I've been asking around at all the nurseries for a certain plant called Rabbitbush. It's a Chihuahuan desert native related to our Sonorant desert's turpentine bush. I want several for my yard and I can't find them anywhere in Phx (most nurseries are supplied with desert plants through a wholesale company called Mountain States and I knew already that they didn't have it in their inventory.) I'm not an expert at plants, but I did my research on this bush and I knew what I wanted. I went to Baker about a week ago to get some succulents and while I was there, I asked about Rabbitbush. They didn't have it in stock of course but I could leave a note for Joy, the gal who orders plants. I thought, \"yeah, right, no one will call me back\", but urged by the salesperson who said they sometimes order plants from Civano in Tucson, I wrote out the request: \"5 Rabbitbush, Ericameria nauseosa var. nauseosa\" and left it with no expectation of hearing back.\n\nI got a call a few days later saying they got it them in. Thinking that was too quick, I called back several times and finally they picked up. I was transferred to Joy. I asked her what she had ordered and she told me Ericameria nauseosa. Yeah, but which one, I asked. The one you requested she replied. I asked her about the exact botanical name, at which point she got annoyed and told me again she'd gotten what I requested. I tried to ask whether it was the subspecies nauseosa or speciosa but she told me that Mountain States shortens the names on the sticker (shouldn't she have asked whether it was the right plant prior to buying it or calling me?). Sensing this was about to be a repeat of the Pedilanthus conversation where I was the one that was at fault for daring to question the all-knowing Baker staff, I quit trying to explain it and asked, \"does it say Whitestem chamisa on the bucket?\" \"Yes.\" I told her there was a difference between chamisa and Rabbitbush in the subspecies name, but she just said \"do you want them or not?\" No thanks was my reply and we hung up.\n\nYes, maybe I'm just a customer and maybe I haven't worked at a nursery, but I know what I'm talking about on that one. I will probably go back to Baker at some point and I think it's a good nursery for Phx folks to check out at least once. But, if you go, set your expectations low:\n1. Expect to be treated poorly. Don't expect them to be nice to you or give you any respect, even if for one moment you know more about a plant than they do.\n2. Buyer beware: if a plant dies, it's your fault, not theirs and don't ask them about it because you will be told that you killed the plant in a rude tone of voice.\n3. Help yourself. Don't expect them to go out of their way to help you. (We have a hard time getting anyone to help us get our plants to the register.)\nWith low expectations, if anything goes right for you at Baker, you'll think it's great.", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZetlSBCDuK5HEFxic2w87g", "review_id": "jazPdtB8kFju-sGA8-eAEQ", "text": "Best nursery in Phoenix. Great selection of plants for shade and sun, helpful staff, bulk topsoil, pretty much everything you could want for the garden. Baker and Berridge definitely the best.", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nLlX0AtCv54hsD6vsUK-hA", "review_id": "Mh4RIEY_EPQ8mUgz1IgKNQ", "text": "I'm looking for a shrub that isn't widely available in the Phoenix area so I called Baker Nursery.  They didn't have it either but were very helpful and offered other suggestions.  They were also recommended by another nursery as the place to look for something special.", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QUJYqfEZ-Be-kucHcGs4KQ", "review_id": "p0eaHCC71H7KkocTrlYTwA", "text": "Family owned by group of I sister very friendly smart staff.  Their mother and father owned it.  Always helpful and attentive.   May not have the largest selection but plenty for the normal gardener.  They are very good at working with people on plant selection and planting tips.   I like the people.  Truly love plant loving people.  They have very good quality and I think a good selection of desert plants.", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TueOEEhQbZZ2O3YAOHCI4w", "review_id": "UKfWbSw9CwEmHJvq85Gaaw", "text": "You'll never buy plants anywhere else after visiting Bakers.  Amazing find and nursery with the most helpful staff EVER.  Wish I would have discovered this place years ago, I'm completely addicted to this place.  Oh yeah, excellent prices, did I mention the best staff ever???  Go check them out", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X8LzH3gWUIoLOBIxa5XjBw", "review_id": "4bLOryGyrTReUNsnvyccdQ", "text": "Such a great nursery. I've been here twice. The staff is very eager to help. I love all the plant varieties they have.", "business_id": "7p0OI2Ld46-EzJkRHGQEJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9Z05mtXrXJ-22PElwp1ahA", "review_id": "5_Y0tr60S0F8QFJIXw89ZQ", "text": "Cute place for consistent neighborhood Thai. They handle all the usual suspects quite well, and the thohd mahn (fish cake) and yahm neua nahm tohk (spicy beef salad) are super.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yy8vNTtESId44OcGyaVnbw", "review_id": "x5M0SIXpjrU_3E1WlCYG1g", "text": "Great Thai cuisine prepared by a family staff in nice surroundings. The best Thai in our neighborhood, maybe even in this part of Phoenix. Parking is easy and convenient. Call first if you don't know the schedule as they go back to Thailand now and then for visits.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "D9aj6AjCyLp-zp8fozL8aQ", "review_id": "6on1-aXb0M3tpTiPPhmpkA", "text": "Probably the best Thai restaurant in the valley save for Malees on Main, which is double the price. I have been to Thailand many times, and Thai Lahna represents true, authentic Thai cuisine like what you would find on the streets of Bangkok. Clean flavors, good preparation, friendly staff. \n\nThis family run restaurant is a pleasant change from the chain eateries so common in Phoenix. They have beer and wine", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "eeF52ZtiCZjF-WSY8ve6cg", "text": "I was so pleasantly surprised when I tried Thai Lahna as it's rare to find authentic restaurants in this city!  I moved here from Atlanta where all of the thai restaurants seemed authentic, but it took awhile for me to find good consistent thai food here.  Now I'm addicted!  \n\nI frequent Thai Lahna on my own and with friends... I've never had anyone say they didn't like it; even those that have never had thai food before... I live nearby, so I will order take-out often.  If you like eggplant, try the 'Eggplant Jay' - #92 on the menu.  It melts in your mouth.  If you are in the mood for soup or you think you might be coming down with something, order the chicken and vegetable soup - you will thank me!\n\nThe only negative thing I will write is that the service is not great.  They can be slow, but it's worth the wait.  Also, be patient if you call for take-out.  I've been put on hold for 5 minutes or more and I've also been hung up on before.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fzw2r5fMcB690t3t2aFW4Q", "review_id": "wqQYP5ReURFLa1N4EAIiVw", "text": "This has to be the best Thai food I've had in Phoenix. Their vegetarian hot and sour soup is divine! \n\nWe came upon the restaurant by a friend's suggestion. When we pulled up and noticed how small and crowded the joint was I was a little concerned that we wouldn't get a table, but after a short wait we were seated and our server was very friendly and fast. \n\nWe recommend this restaurant to all of our friends that like Thai food!", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HZeFzs42f0iGaA-sP_hUnA", "review_id": "vY3Fj8Cu-qFpiUJf69ddvQ", "text": "Best Thai in town. I've been eating here since 1994 or so.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "3WyS2BN2QWzUi-VuPk8kFA", "review_id": "oXAmQ0lpMQEjxJ5PvKdMwQ", "text": "Thai Lahna, is probably one of my most favorite Thai food restaurants in the valley.  Thai Lahna has been in the valley for over 25 years and once you've been in there to experience the food, you will know why.  One thing I wasn't especially thrilled about was the server we had.  She must have been having a bad day.  But other than that - it was DEEEEEE-licious.  My favorite thing on the menu is number 81 and the Red Curry Chicken.  The soup.  Oh YEAH.  If you have wimpy lips - you will definitely want to order it less than medium.  If you are good with spicy - medium is good.  But if you are a pro and I'm not sure I could ever go there - but hotter than medium would send me packin'.  The atmosphere in this quaint little restaurant is comfortable... nothing really GREAT... I would prefer some mood music, rather than silence, but it was nice.  Again - the food is definitely worth it!!", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "e4TQFVfepzHf--hnBsjntg", "review_id": "SWZykcsQhlCbuFHfwnetxA", "text": "Thai Lahna is destined to become my answer to \"I'm hungry, I'm tired, and I'm afraid to open the fridge because I know it is full of take-out boxes dating back to August '07.\"  You think I'm joking.  I wish I was.  But I digress.  TL is that DL (as in \"down-low\") kind of place where you can just sit and decompress over a warm plate of food at the end of the day.  The hot tea is good.  Make sure to try it.  As for food...  I can only talk in generalities because unfamiliar foreign words I can't pronounce just don't stick in my brain.  So, here we go, the spicy soup made with the coconut broth is fantastic.  And the curry dishes are very good as well.  I've tried something described as being made with a \"light gravy\".  I don't recommend that.  The menu is overwhelmingly large, so it's going to take me a while to work through it.  I will report back my fave at some undetermined point in the future.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 8, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "liyBIEfx67ygT87WRsZEeQ", "text": "I can't rate Thai Lahna higher than 3 stars, although their Thai Coffee and Thai tea are 5-star worthy. The food was just okay. In fact, it read more appealing on the menu, which is gigantic. How is one ever suppose to decide?\n\nMy lunch buddy and I went today to try Thai Lahna for the first time. It was pretty full around 12:30. I snagged a table. Service was prompt and we had waters in no time. \n\nWe ordered a shrimp app that was made in chili/lime sauce with mint and lemongrass. Uhm, it was okay. The shrimp is nothing to write home about, but I did enjoy munching on the bed of lettuce that was drenched in the spicy sauce. I really, really, really wanted this to knock my socks off, for the seasonings sounded like they would create an \"oh my god\" experience. What a shame.\n\nI ordered the Eggplant Jay, since it came highly recommended. Little did I know I'd have to fight off 500,000 onions for one piece of super delicious eggplant. Not my idea of a good time. I really wish this dish could have been better. The eggplant was good - what there was of it.\n\nMy friend ordered veggies in red curry with coconut. It was pretty tasty, until you bit into a sliver of corn and about fell out of your chair from the punch of salt. Wowza. \n\nPrice was decent. The app ended up costing more than either of our entrees, which was strange to me. But, oh well. It averaged out to about $20 a person for all that, drinks and tip included. \n\nParking is a cinch, since it's in public lot. I had no problem finding a spot during the lunch rush.\n\nSOMETHING STRANGE: \nWe weren't asked if we wanted to box up our left overs until AFTER we had paid and were getting ready to leave. I thought that was strange. But, it would have been one thing if I had really wanted to take the food home with me. I didn't. \n\nChance of my coming back here? Same chance as UCONN winning the NCAA tournament this year. 0%, thanks to an upset by San Diego. What a game... \n\nThe next time I'm craving Thai, I'll stick with Malee's, like Pierre said.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "THN1gW3GtetokJZaQ_J0Tg", "review_id": "LV9PXxfXVHAM7qhrMQ3mKg", "text": "If you are in pursuit of no-holds-barred Thai food, choose this place over the stuffy and pricey Malee's. It's true that the service is not always the best, but I've been eating in and taking out from this restaurant since the mid-'80s, and have always been satisfied with my favorite dishes, including the curries and noodle/vegetarian dishes. Let's hear it for longevity for this restaurant!", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "QRpZG_h43yP_CaimqLmIug", "review_id": "tQYxMx8R7K_aj8QYByy0EQ", "text": "My husband and I love Thai Lahna.  We used to go there every time my husband returned from a business trip.  We live in the wrong part of the valley now, but we'll definitely go back if we're in the neighborhood!  The quality has been consistent over the years, and my husband has been going there since he was a kid.  The coconut milk iced cream is a treat we haven't been able to find anywhere else (as good, anyway).", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YoBgKOdfpGH48LpIDSfoQQ", "review_id": "4fHjaUMRcV7l2rkLI920Ag", "text": "This place lacks in atmosphere, but makes for it in price, location, and great food!!!!", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "hOLOdAKK7D_qdmGWu9asyg", "text": "Lunch time today I had a craving for Thai so I went there to try Thai Lahna for the first time. When I walked in I was not greeted by anyone for a number of minutes, so I sat myself and before being greeted by anyone my silverware, a menu, and water showed up. Maybe they like the element of surprise. I ordered the #11 lunch and thought it was very tasty. The quality of the veggies could have been better, and the cheap white rice didn't impress me much, but the taste of the sauce was delicious. The soup was also very good and for $8.12 it was a cheap meal. I would say Thai Hut was a little better, the the difference was miniscule, and I did like the service much better at Thai Hut.\n\n3.5 stars", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "zHH2Iz49wCZYYDLBTv0YOg", "review_id": "VtnI0kSzi7k8wsSQTla-Tg", "text": "Yum.\n\nThai Lahna has been on my list for a while thanks to Yelp, and now that I finally got around to it, I wish I hadn't waited so long to check it out. It's a cute little place tucked away in a strip mall. After reading the previous Yelp reviews, my date and I mentally prepared ourselves for good food but perhaps not the greatest of service. So we were pleasantly surprised by the friendly and attentive staff. Especially me, especially when our waitress got my back in front of my date... \n\nShe said, \"How spicy?\" and I asked her which was hotter - Medium or Mild, which my date found wildly amusing. Because I thought every place is a little different, right? Sometimes Mild is hotter, sometimes Medium is hotter? No, apparently not, according to my date. Apparently Mild is always hotter than Medium no matter where you go, and I'm an F'n spicetard. But our valiant waitress, bless her heart, jumped right to my defense, saying no, I was no spicetard, people asked her that all the time. All the time. Now, I don't know if that's true or not, but I appreciated her saying it just the same.\n\nThe menu is loaded with vegetarian options, and they'll replace meat with tofu for the ones that aren't (still might want to check sauce ingredients). Shared the sweet and sour tofu and a shrimp dish (can't remember the name) and both were equally delicious. The Thai iced tea was tasty, too - sweet, but not too sweet.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "P2kVk4cIWyK4e4h14RhK-Q", "review_id": "rOGsQLINCnMHjogRuAFhHw", "text": "Best Thai I have found in Phoenix, so far.  This is not just excellent Thai food for Phoenix, this is excellent Thai food for the Bay Area.  It's that good.  Thai Lahna's food will intrude into your thoughts for days after you eat here.  Like gustatory flashbacks, you will find yourself thinking about how wonderfully flavorful everything was.\n\nWe had dinner here with Christine O & Myles (+1) and shared 2 appetizers and 4 entrees.  We had Chicken Satay and Angel Wings.  The Satay was the least interesting item we had, it was merely good.  Everything else was great.\n\nOur entrees were Phaht Thai which we ordered with no spice and Khung Nahm Prik Pow which was sauteed shrimp with roasted curry paste, onions, chili, bell peppers and mushrooms.  Our friends ordered a spicy pineapple fried rice and a beef dish which I can't recall the name of.  All of the dishes were richly flavorful and had plenty of sauce to carry over to the steamed rice.\n\nOne enjoyable highlight was the point counter-point going from the spicy heat of the rice to the almost sweet sauciness of the Phaht Thai.  We can't wait to get back here and try more dishes.\n\nMy only complaint about this place is that they need to put some sort of tinting on the windows to a height of about 3 feet.  When cars are pulling into the spots right in front of the restaurant some diners were blinded by the headlights.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "HOleI3jz1MLNUJ6cc1x0Pw", "review_id": "_z-Csjj-vuujsY6jxBeufw", "text": "Thai is my favorite cuisine on Earth, and in the four months or so that we've lived in Phoenix, we've tried quite a few places and have assembled a roster of places in the Valley that serve at least decent Thai. I'm happy to say that after eating at Thai Lahna with Jim W. and his wife Audrey, we now have another Thai place besides Swaddee (in Chandler) and Wild Thaiger (in downtown) that we're not just ok with going to but actually excited about. \n\nI'm docking Thai Lahna one star for the *really* slow service (I don't recommend going if you're on the verge of starving or with people you don't have much to say to), the less-than-stellar appetizers (the chicken satay was pretty bland and we've had better angel wings elsewhere), and that damn bright light from cars that were parking that kept blinding us that Jim W. mentioned in his review. \n\nAll this aside, Thai Lahna's super-flavorful main dishes merit four stars. The Khung Nahm Prik Pow was filled with high-quality shrimp (rare for Phoenix!), lots of well-chosenand fresh vegetables, and a really complex and rich curry and chili sauce. It was different than any sautee I've had at a Thai restaurant before but incredibly delicious. The Mussaman Curry was also a real standout. The beef wasn't as high-quality or tender as the beef that comes in Wild Thaiger's version of the same dish, but the curry itself was rich, flavorful, and not overly coconutty (if that isn't a word, it should be). The pineapple fried rice was also super satisfying, but be forewarned that if you ask for it spicy (as my husband did), it will be just that - sinus-clearing spicy. My husband and I weren't in love with the Pad Thai (Phaht Thai on their menu) - we prefer it a little more savory and a little less saucey - but it was one of the better we've had in Phoenix and Jim W. is right that the noodles' sweetness was necessary in this case to balance out the intense spiciness of that rice!\n\nThai Lahna serves authentic and flavorful Thai food that meets our Bay Area standards, and we will definitely be back. We won't, however, come when we are too hungry and we will probably avoid the appetizers and just go straight to the entree good stuff.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "0bNXP9quoJEgyVZu9ipGgQ", "review_id": "czKhQUgVkusew__1BKM_RQ", "text": "Two stars for serving a good squid dish, albeit a bit chewy, ordered medium spicy.  Was surprised Mom enjoyed it as much as I did, since she cannot handle the spice level that I can.  Wish they served more dishes I can try, but with my food allergies and the note asking for no substitutions, Thai Lahna's menus are very limiting, hence the rare two-star rating.  (I know of a handful of restos that cater to my allergy concerns.)  I won't be visiting TL again until I can choose more than ONE entree from their numerous  meal selections.\n\nThe extra star is for their coconut ice cream served over sticky rice!  It's not everyday that I can savor the sight of my Mom enjoying her meal.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1RJORk4w9jxxWBKzOvOptw", "review_id": "B1wpxPtxN_fpl6nJ1uRdUg", "text": "Still going strong after all these years and rightly so, Thai Lana rocks it every time.  Great food, fast courteous service, and mom-and-pop ambiance.  You really can't go wrong with any of the food here, but I especially love all of their curry dishes.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "6WJHk3E4PLt0-EXakw5Kdw", "review_id": "9vsUZaEHrnwlHW1MQbjyLA", "text": "I've seen many reviews of this place, I finally have gotten the opportunity to go!\n\nMy friend and I were lucky to not be plauged by the iffy service I've heard about in other reviews.  We were greeted quickly, and served VERY quickly.\n\nI can't remember the names of them, but for some reason I remember the number of the items -- one being 44, which was shrimp with veggies and coconut milk.  It was great -- the veggies were crunchy, the shrimp weren't rubbery (but maybe too few of them).  It had wonderful flavor.  I would definitely get it again.\n\nThe other dish was 35, which was chicken with peppers, onions, and cashews.  It was wonderful too -- the veggies were nice and chunky, the chicken was tender, and the cashews were a nice additional texture.\n\nOne of my few complaints is that soft drinks are served in a can.  Come on people, it's Phoenix!  It's hot and dry, and we're thirsty, dammit!!!!!  Pony up the $$$ and get a fountain!  Also, we ordered the food medium, and it really wasn't that spicy.  The last time I went to La's Thai and ordered medium, my taste buds were slashed and burned -- not so at Thai Lahna.  \n\nI will definitely go back -- but order my food a bit spicier next time!", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H0nYlvGjMA9szTaqIwTwpg", "review_id": "FVfzWh9gIidCjHmkDY9t_Q", "text": "Above average Thai food.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sEWeeq41k4ohBz4jS_iGRw", "review_id": "nMnaajWAbQpYwMrnQacJlQ", "text": "Not too bad.  Seems just like basic Thai food. Been here a few times and tried about 6 dishes.  All were good but not \"oh my gawd\" good.  The shrimp dish was good I remember that.  The iced tea is gross, get something else to drink.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 13, "useful": 14, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "qwu5B9anH4AlEtau0K-6aQ", "review_id": "TpNy74V-dsgWjGAvhlY1AQ", "text": "So I really wanted to Yelp something today. So, a buddy (@groovypucks) and I went to Thai Lahna.  I noticed it had a LOT of reviews and still maintained a pretty reputable score!  Hey, its only a block or two from work, so why not?\n\nWe get there and are immediately seated which in my opinion is rare.  For the rave reviews, I noticed it was kind of 'dead' for a lunch crowd.  A few old people and the owners were all I really noticed.  We get a booth seat (I love booth seats.  If I could work, sleep and eat in a booth seat, I would die a happy man) so I am already getting excited.  Groovypucks and I take way too long looking at the menu and finally decide on our dishes (which we accompanied with a Thai Tea).  I asked to make my curry spicy(#36 Yellow Curry Chicken with Green Beans), and it WAS!  Almost too spicy, but I attribute that to my lack of experience with their dishes.  If I were to order it again, I would order it medium.\n\nGroovy got a Peanut and Chicken dish (#35) with onions and peppers.  I tried a bit, as I am comfortable in my sexuality, and I really liked it.  It was Damn good! That's right, Capital D!  The service for the rest of the meal was below par, but not to the point that it was annoying.  It just took a little too long to get my food and my check at the end...\n\n...And with this review I leave you with my fortune\n\nIf strength were all,\ntiger would not fear scorpion.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3VgHutPPmF3TbWwIzlSNCA", "review_id": "3W6nc8iiuJ-uhlFLzKONnw", "text": "In part, my five stars go out as a thank you.  This is the first Thai place I found in the valley where I left consistently happy.  Not dazzled, but happy.  I never experienced the snags in service that other reviews have mentioned, and every dish I tried was at the very least fresh-tasting and pleasant.  I always run Green Curry and Pad Thai as my first visit inquisition, and Thai Lahna aced them both.  Their Pad Thai is still very much in contention for my favorite in Phoenix.  The Green Curry has a great flavor, but lacks the array of vegetables that set a few other places apart.  So far, after over a dozen visits,  I have been very pleased with every dish I have tried, specifically remembering the coconut milk soup, yellow curry and pineapple fried rice in addition to the previously mentioned staples.  In all honesty, I probably feel a little more 4-starry about Thai Lahna, but because it made me believe there could be good Thai food here, I add the fifth for now.  Plus I need it to be ahead of Thai Rama, which sucks.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PoQOIZc2q5nud7uVz_jdjw", "review_id": "_BmmyxLVH7ZpznbE_34UOw", "text": "I tried Thai Lahna tonight after my Metta Yoga session next door with fellow yoga enthusiast Steve S. It was a little after 7 and Thai Lahna was pleasantly empty. You know, there were a handful of diners enjoying their meals but the small storefront was still quiet and servers meandered around checking in on guests and greeting us when we stepped in. I thought the decor was impressive in that it was actually Thai, not just generic Asian like other Thai places I've been to. Steve agreed that it was \"Thai-ed together\" well.  sigh.\n\nThe menu reads like a novella, but of course I only have to flip to the Vegetarian page. There were two or three appealing Veg options but the rest seemed pretty bland; noodles with vegetables, broth with vegetables, white rice with vegetables. I went for #93 the steamed tofu with...white rice and vegetables, with a 'light soy' sauce. My dining companion ordered #41, a shrimp and veg entree.\n\nService was quick and both the servers seemed friendly enough, and pretty quick with the water refills and ice spill disasters. I thought my dinner was decent with a standard mix of veggies, but seasoning wise found it basically salty and surprisingly oily. I wasn't expecting a spice explosion but sodium alone doesn't do it for me. I would like to come back and to try a few apps or other vegetarian options, and at $7.95 a dinner its a decent wallet-friendly choice. \n\nOh and at the end of the meal when we were comment on the decor we were presented with two chinese fortune cookies which kind of broke the mood...especially since my fortune wanted to teach me how to say \"long time\" in chinese. yeeeah.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 7, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "4UUIpbOTPmu43wuC2aSGkg", "review_id": "OBoHyvNYF-scROfZnONTow", "text": "Mmmm.... Thai Lahna. \nThai Lahna is the person you spy from across the room that you're not too sure about but then after talking to them you find out that they're pretty damn cool. Yeah, that's my Thai Lahna.\n\nMy group walked into the store front restaurant and were greeted immediately. Some of the crew had already arrived and arranged for a large table to be assembled. Nice! We sat down to look over the menu. I already knew that I wanted to order the pad thai because that's my \"test dish\" for thai places I've never been to. I also selected the masaman curry. There were six of us and everyone got dishes to share. \n\nWhen the food came out, it was a TON of food. We decided to do the good ol' Yelp Conveyer belt (chomp, chomp, give). My pad thai and my curry were spot on, and perfectly spicy. Everything I had was very good. I don't think I had an issue with anything. \n\nSo why not a 5 star review? Simply put it's not the best Thai food that I've had, but it's pretty damn close and the service was a bit lacking. \n\nThai Lahna is a must try if you're in the mood for some savory, spicy food!", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GHHJi9AuaEPCZ8vvtQG3sA", "review_id": "ZLbGhnL6fV9Z-df9nQV6Eg", "text": "Ok, if you watched Seinfeld, you are familiar with the term \"soup Nazi\" and you know where I am going with this... \nThe food is AMAZING. The best Thai in Phoenix (next to Thai Rama their 2nd location) but the service, ughh well, keep your expectations VERY LOW. \n\nSpecial requests are not welcomed and rarely honored, but the food is well worth the emotional abuse you endure. Check it out, it is a great eat!", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "YzNZNgpOy9tthDnczS_ajg", "review_id": "mnM3UiG4vMvu4ZJxh7BJJA", "text": "Love this place.  The  red coconut curry sauce is awesome, and their hot is HOT. Normally, if there's an \"mild, medium, hot\" option, i go with hot and still end up asking for tabasco or siracha or whatever.  Not this place.  I've actually started ordering medium.\n\nI've never had an issue with the service.  Sometimes they take a while to take your order but as long as the food comes out hot (which their's always does!), I'm a happy girl.\n\nI try to get a different appetizer every time and they've all been great.  The only thing I wish they would start doing (besides getting a soda fountain) is offering individual soup sizes.  Yeah, those bowls with the fire in the middle are cool looking, but I can never get soup here because my boyfriend thinks Hot and Sour tastes like a foot! Now that i think about it, I bet if I asked they would work something out for me, but the rest of the menu looks so good I've never been short of options.  \n\nJust to reiterate what i said in the beginning: Red...Coconut...Curry.   I don't remember the number. Chicken or Shrimp are both good. You won't be sorry.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 11, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "cpO-RO1e6Y28JPWaNe7FlQ", "text": "I recently was craving Thai food and came across some pretty stunning reviews for Thai Lahna. \n\nI must say... I was REALLY impressed! \n\nMy table started with the vegetarian hot and sour soup. Everyone really seemed to enjoy the flavors and the plethora of veggies. I love those little flaming soup bowls they use. \n\nI ordered the yellow curry with tofu, mild/medium as my entree. That is generally my staple Thai item and it was REALLY good. Extremely flavorful and a great portion size. \n\nThe restaurant itself was pretty small and the bathroom scenario left a little to be desired, but I was certainly impressed with our quality of service. We split the bill four ways and added a cash to-go order. The poor girl handled our complicated check out very well. \n\nI can't believe I lived within walking distance from Thai Lahna for over a year and missed out on such a delicious place!!", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "HOleI3jz1MLNUJ6cc1x0Pw", "review_id": "VYcHcJkkTKrhnCrLEgohxA", "text": "Woo hoo! Thai Lahna now has a website: http://thailahna.com/index.html. It will be so much easier for me to order to-go now!", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 8, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "a7sP98rqrsdF837qPybofg", "text": "When I have a hankerin' for a new Thai place, I contact Chris T.  He recommended Thai Lahna and I am a bit perturbed that it's so close to my house.  You see, I go pretty often.  Like twice a month.  \nI always get the #35, which is a peanut dish in a brown sauce.  It's orgasmic.  Seriously.  It comes with chicken, but you can substitute tofu, which is key in my book.  \nStaff is very friendly, though I almost always get take-out.  I drool as I drive home with my bag neatly closed, smelling it down Indian School.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ClItHsk05vOKhg4O3DtMqw", "review_id": "YLO-muSGYKPzIVXNIQbLNw", "text": "I love Thai food. And I like it hot. Thai Lahna wraps these two expectations up in a perfect package. It's the most authentic Thai food in the Valley!\n Like so many culinary jewels in the Valley, the restaurant is nestled in a strip mall between a tanning salon and a yoga studio. The tables are covered in the same silks that I brought back with me from my own Thailand adventure and the staff is super friendly.\n  I am addicted to the hot and sour soup with chicken. It's served piping hot with tons of vegies and even more flavor. I always choose the lemon grass flavor, but I'm sure the coconut one is equally delectable. The Green Curry (#71) is also a favorite because I'm a big fan of bamboo shoots. I usually get it with chicken. I also love the #55 (which I can't actually pronounce, yet alone spell) with beef. \n  For lunch, the #6 will change your life. I like it with chicken and a TALL glass of water. I always order is spicy but for the faint of heart I would recommend going with the mild version.\n  I generally order takeout but dining in is also a fun experience. I have not had one bad meal here and the price point is right on! Take a group of friends and have fun!", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LMqKXdbwYdCqCCF64QbVkA", "review_id": "fxzJs9W6ICV2n8zMzbw9pw", "text": "When it comes to Asian style privately owned restaurants, most of them run into each other for me. Thai Lahna, on the contrary, is in a league of it's own. The scene is what any would expect, and the service is curt, but the food is what you're coming for, right? The portions are generous, with no shortage of protein. The sauces are so far above average, it makes the entrees at other local restaurants taste like happy meals.\nI'm not kidding here, if they only offered their sauces over rice I would still go as much as possible. But let's not detract from the content, all ingredients are cooked to perfection. The bamboo shoots have never been too firm. The chicken has never been too tough. The scallions never wilted. \nDown sides: table-side manner (servers are all about the business here), only canned sodas, long wait when it's busy (but it's hard to hate on a place that is too busy), how full you are for hours after leaving... ENJOY!!!", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bJZpA9_zstijiME0jqrUxA", "review_id": "U9BkpkaPBWqyq_FRfoCIOA", "text": "Disappointing, but I have to preface by saying that my taste is spoiled by the diverse Thai restaurants in Southern California (LA and SD), so my standards may not be representative of Scottsdale. \n\nWe ordered: \nBeef Pad See Ewe (missing that \"pan-fried\" taste, it's soggy and too salty) \nChicken Pad Thai (sauce was not infused into the noodle) \nGreen Curry (okay) \n#29 Pork dish (i think)--too oily \nThai Tea-- Decent \nFried Rice--They ran out of crab so we got the chicken instead--nothing to write home about \n\nNo mango with rice because they were out of season. Sob Sob \n\nWe really had high hopes, but were left high and dry, plus an uneasy feeling of grease in our tummies...Sorry to contradict the high ratings, but if you are a spoiled brat and come from the land of diversity, you too will understand. :)", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R0ekUK-osGP9AoUtyrAEUw", "review_id": "6HdhWD185UnIe0uPx00hSw", "text": "Now that is some spicy Thai food!  When it comes to choosing Asian in Phoenix one usually has to be pretty selective.  Thai Lahna takes away some of that selective pressure.  \n\nAs an appetizer we had the Chicken Satay.  It was okay but didn't blow me away.  The peanut sauce, however, was really, really good.  Which made up for the kind of tasteless Chicken Satay.  \n\nFor entrees we chose the Pad Thai and the Fried Rice.  We ordered the Pad Thai medium and the rice hot.  The Pad Thai was definitely on the flavorful spicy side.  It did make me sweat and cleared out my sinuses.\n\nThe Rice was really good...Although scallions and onions in the dish made it a bit too oniony.  Next time we would probably tell them to hold the scallions back.  The rice was also like a nuclear explosion going off in your mouth.  It was wonderful!  \n\nThe portion sizes were good without going overboard.  I will definitely be enjoying Thai Lahna again.  \n\nNext time I want to venture into their curry dishes.  \n\nI give this restaurant 4 Noms!", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PNS9z4aFDbfhpIsHCfNvNg", "review_id": "9_jSMIsmcfqSdUDKc6hzzQ", "text": "One of the best Thai Restaurants in Phoenix. Nothing fancy from the outside, but inside provides an authentic vibe, great service and amazing food at good prices. The new website (includes photos of dishes) helps with take-out ordering. The Pad Thai and #35 on the menu are a must.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YHIx0gJGgPiKCCsX8cDr1w", "review_id": "WEy_dPWEpZzRWLu0i8yeoA", "text": "food was good as expected, but service was slow.  Really not a problem since I wasn't looking forward to returning to the office anyway haha.  We got an appetizer salad to share and I ordered chicken himaphan lunch special which comes with soup, wonton & spring roll.  After an hour and 15 minutes I returned to the office fat & happy.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_r8vGOF3c-ogwC_WgKQtIQ", "review_id": "GT3WPjkG8zmkSOQ6P5ztCA", "text": "I was a bit disappointed by this little place, as I've heard so many good things. I always order the same dish at every Thai restaurant (pad Thai) so it gives me a good basis for comparison.\n\nThe pad Thai here was a bit soupy, and was severely lacking in veggies. It didn't come with tofu either, which was too bad (all of the other vegetarian dishes did, however). It seemed to be made up of sauce and bean sprouts, with a few noodles thrown in. \n\nI wouldn't rush out to this place. There are plenty of other phenomenal Thai joints around.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sALB8-F04S9VcZMF_GkGUA", "review_id": "JDwUxELcT4kIF6Sd4pz2hw", "text": "Ever since sponsoring a Thai officer many years ago in another life I lived in another place.. I havent really ying yanged for the Thai til recently.. I had visions of his fish eye lime ridden soup in my head for years.. bless his hard working, soul.. It did me my hard to please self in on the Thai food for at least 10 years... However.. when on date night.. Mark took me here.. said I would love it.. but refused to tell me the name first.. bc as he said..'I dont want you yelping it for the critics ratings first before you try it first yourself'.. BTW I never do that!! Im confident enough to know what I yelp and like and dont.. FYI! You know what.. he was right.. I love it.. The soup is awesome.. I could have made a meal of it.. It comes in a authentic pot , all lit and hot! I had the Pad Thai.. keeping it real and keeping it simple Thai for this first time back to the Thai after all these years.. Im a new fan.. love it.. cant wait to go back and get more adventurous.. JUST no fish eye soup.. never ever again!", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AkJFqLqHHAKY3H5R8p7cPQ", "review_id": "Re06Q1aE99KXNhgRJLiy_Q", "text": "Talk about a stomach ache.  Too bad I can not give this place a 0 or negative star review.  First off, I have eaten very authentic Thai food in Thai Town in Hollywood.  The prices are dirt cheap and the food is excellent.  This place the food was more pricey and I had tremendous stomach and digestion problems the next 3 days!  My best friend who is Thai thinks that the curry I got lacked the curry.  Thai curry has the peanut sauce and curry base.  He thinks I got all peanut and no curry.  Just thinking how much peanut I might have ingested makes me want to puke right now.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "THN1gW3GtetokJZaQ_J0Tg", "review_id": "ARf8_nKWdXYYMfbWR347ew", "text": "Through unusual circumstances, I ate at three Thai restaurants within 24 hours the other day -- Bejarong Thai in Mesa for dinner, Thai Lahna for lunch the next day, and Malee's Thai Bistro for dinner that evening. And the winner is ... good ol' dependable Thai Lahna. I realize, though, that I am in a bit of a rut as to what I order there and need to branch out to some of their seafood and vegetarian entrees before I can call myself a Thai food aficionado. Also, my Far Eastern journey led to the pleasant discovery of Bejarong, which comes in second. Malee's -- I appreciate your twists on Thai food, but my half-plate entree was not worth the $9 I paid for it.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WJkmgkrSPMHTfDTD3VgqqA", "review_id": "vo3B3rvGQiLLoxtTwAm2pw", "text": "Me want to likey likey but no can do. \n\nI'm disappointed in this place and the 4-star rating it got. How misleading. I should have known this place was no good when I didn't see a single Thai person in the joint. Don't tell me they were all in the back cooking either. Its like walking into a Mexican restaurant and all the wait staff were Chinese. Well... now its sounding like ChinoBandito. Anway--- I digress.\n\nI came in for lunch and the menu was expansive! I've never seen so many words that begin with K.  I wanted to try something different than my regular pad thai, curry, tom yum but I couldn't decide and went off something from their lunch menu. I think it was Thai bbq chicken with spicy sauce. I figured, I can't go wrong with that. Not traditional Thai but I couldn't make up my mind about the others. \n\nWell, they ran out. I wasn't sure if they ran out of Thai bbq or chicken. Apparently its bbq so I settled for the sesame chicken. Bad idea. When in Thai- I should probably order Thai... but... um.. how do you screw up sesame chicken? The Panda Express has mastered it! Now you!\n\nIt will be a while before I try this place out again but I just didn't expect them to not be able to cook. I will start at a one-star for now and promise to order an authentic dish next time so I can be a better judge.\n\nI did have the thai milk tea and that was good. So one-star for good tea!", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oyd0PgqeAJt6ucRdyfUL1Q", "review_id": "UYxwsSFep2xQljIBXD2s_A", "text": "Spending the year in Denver is causing me to have Thai Lahna day dreams...even if I was just there two weeks ago for a little Christmas vacation. \n\nI've been going to this magical place for over fifteen years...right Mom? and I never walk away disappointed. Lately, we've been dining in more than taking out and that has been a real treat. The serving staff aren't necessarily there to give you the best service, but to give you the best authentic Thai food you will ever have! They're letting you into their territory and I'm letting you in on our little secret of the best Thai in Arizona! \n\nIf you're a Pahd Thai fan then look no further, this is THE BEST YOU WILL EVER HAVE!!!!! The sauce they use is mouthwatering and is causing me to have a panic attack because it's so good! I admit I get it on the mild side because I'm a major wimp, but even my friends and family have loved it at any spicy level.\n\nOn my 22nd birthday I took my friends in to try this amazing place and all of them have come running back to it!! \n\nWhether its the curry, noodles, rice, or soup that you want, they have it. Perfectly seasoned and waiting to be devoured. \n\nTry everything and anything and I promise you will always be satisfied!", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cAJpG8briCwhX3KA7mly8g", "review_id": "TnuWLOIdieZa7FOeOb07TQ", "text": "Best Thai in Phoenix in my opinion.  I love their extensive menu and the service is great.  The Chef here cooks ALL the time, so the food is consistent and wonderful.  Try the Phat Thai is the best I've ever had (and I've had a lot of Phat Thai).  Always clean and has a fun and funky interior design.  Enjoy!", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "88qE1h2QqGRluTJf9Ui5mQ", "review_id": "-BypkAZxdjxCc8SJxu-Kgg", "text": "This place has such good food.  The Thai curry is great.  Only issue, you have to ask the wait staff to fill up your water or drinks as they must think that Arizona is scarce with water.  I would give them a 5 star but I just can't because of the waitstaff.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bpgpImWo7JBvZGJCN33mSQ", "review_id": "3ubU0rv1beJTbfSy9zalsQ", "text": "Things I loved: \nThe Thom Kha Ta-lay (med) was creamy, spicy, and FULL of seafood and fresh kaffir leaves. The chicken satay had a nice char but was still juicy (so rare!). The cucumber and onion relish was surprisingly sweet and a great counter to the heat. \n\nThings I only liked:\nThe Pork Kwediaw Kraphrao (mint and pepper stir fry with egg noodles) was not as mediumly spiced and could have used a touch more mintyness. They were out of Pumpkin Custard, which made me very sad as it sounded awesome.\n\nVerdict: \nI would go back to try a curry or rice dish, for sure!", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wy6JfQaebNErtuk1mt5aEg", "review_id": "HeWEx_6xqWvgMGS2F9HOrw", "text": "much overdue review, but...\n\ni guess it doesn't matter what was ordered here, because somebody has a heavy hand as far as salty condiments are concerned, so dishes are peculiarly salty, and it is possible that while en route to our table, someone surreptitiously powdered the food with yes, even more salt. flavor isn't necessarily bad, but if you didn't know, i prefer a blend of flavor(s), not just a flavor (salty). \n\nif you are luckily having salticious cravings, and would like to experience edema and other related salt and water retention, this is a great place.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R7cFCyl2_NnT2hh_B3w15Q", "review_id": "v2I6gFzS3Wc4wmTSYm2GpA", "text": "I love the decor and ambiance of the restaurant. I ordered a spicy dish and it's so good. Mmmmm", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "tlSSQwfHYJany7wPoTH46A", "review_id": "lVQuJPXxx41W20CbyXLhCA", "text": "This place is the equivalent of salt lick Thai. I could taste very little else over the heavy hand with the sodium in the kitchen. None of the mouth watering aromatics that normally characterize Thai were detectable either. Sorry basil, lemongrass, coconut milk and galanga. \"Mixed vegetables\" consisted of bamboo shoots and green beans (very adventurous), and the bamboo shoots were undercooked and mega crunchy. Hot apparently translates to a mild tingle on your tongue, so don't go expecting to sate your Scoville craving. And to top it all off the portions we received were meager for the prices. \n\nI might have caught them on a bad day, but there's much better Thai to be had in the valley. Even though I live in Arcadia, I don't think there's any way I'm coming back.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oJd9zyKv4DynZm1_5Sl1NA", "review_id": "B_q8pMvCi7psFPdT4TdjXw", "text": "Some of the best Thai food I have had in Phoenix, and I have tried almost all of them. The downside is that the service is TERRIBLE! Even when I call for take out orders. I have never had someone be so rude to me on the telephone before, I asked a question if they had a certain dish and the lady said no and abruptly hung up on me. If you can fight your way through the rudeness on the phone, you are in for a treat with the food . . . or just go down the street to Old Town and go the Malee's. \nRUDE RUDE RUDE", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_uL7OiQSfNsCd60DrAf7qQ", "review_id": "n27ENwNWdtaM0eBPVaf8Ag", "text": "I have to admit that Thai food is probably some of the best to come out of Asia. Healthy for the most part, great flavor and color, and not deep fried for the most part. \n\nI have lived down the street from Thai Lahna for nearly 2 years and I just now stopped in. Can't really say why I wanted so long, but the point is that I made it, right? \n\nSoooo good! The menu explained what each dish was very well and all sounded great. Took nearly 15 minutes finally pick one out. I got the #36 - I don't remember the name of it but it was a Thai curry sauce with chicken and green beans with medium heat.... soo soo good! And my friend got the #33 - a garlic sauce with chicken and onions on a bed of lettuce (I would ask for no lettuce next time for sure)... his was great as well, he was looking for something similar to a dish he ordered at Thai Rama and this one was damn near close to the exact same thing. \n\n*Note: there \"hot, medium or mild\" sauces are pretty dead on, the hot it way hot and the medium is pretty perfect, might have an ulcer the next day but tastes great at the time.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "NvDR3SPVPXrDB_dbKuGoWA", "review_id": "Bm3qsSpitxcqd2jfad3gWg", "text": "I thought I try out Thai Lahna based on the many positive reviews.  This would be my first time to sample Thai food. Meh is how I would descibe the food. So it looks like I won't be booking any vacations to Thailand anytime soon. My wife and I ordered noodles with shrimp, Kung Pao chicken and pork barbeque for take out ($32). The food was bland and flavorless in my opinion.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qLCpuCWCyPb4G2vN-WZz-Q", "review_id": "rBNY_1-TKoxjozE6BB07XQ", "text": "I'm a fan of the joint - but like my friend quoted on her review, I'm disappointed in the amount of vegetables you receive in your meal. The green curry was AWESOME - but it only came with bamboo shoots and green beans. Next time I'm going to ask for extra veggies and see what happens, but even if it's just extra green beans, I'm happy with their curry. My date had their pad thai and it looked great. Yes, there are better thai food places out there (Wild Thaiger has impressive plating and food with lots of veggies), but this one is pretty close to me, and easy to get take out.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JRz8amy8M5NC7DjjL8NRsg", "review_id": "kta1DMZOqrR20Ixvq9Ixhw", "text": "They have arguably the best thai food in phoenix, however they are only open about half of the time that I want to eat there... They close for a few hours in between lunch and dinner during the week, and sometime they will just be closed with a handwritten sign saying they will be open the next day.  Very inconvenient, however the food is sooooo good that I can't help but go back again and again!  5 stars!", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "45CWmsjWWqsK0tVxS3y6Vw", "review_id": "AaXXFhhCaCT3yy8P7nYR0g", "text": "I have been here 3 times.  The first two times the food was good and everyone was nice.  It's a little dirty and dark in the dining room, but I don't mind an old divey place if the food is good.  Yesterday I went there with a colleague for lunch and they brought us water.  We waited for 15 minutes for the server and then left and went to Pei Wei instead because there were 3 other tables waiting for the server when we got there.  And they weren't that busy.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "YzNZNgpOy9tthDnczS_ajg", "review_id": "GXGhlTisswX9hAVuAx6DZQ", "text": "Okay, still a solid 4 stars, but I have to update to make sure everyone is aware that if there was a soup good enough to warrant putting up with the beratings of a moody Saddam Hussein doppelganger a la Seinfeld, it would be the #15 soup at Thai Lahna.  It's absolutely incredible.  Mouthgasm in every spoonful.  I don't even want to know what's in it because it definitely tastes like \"butter\" is one of the top 3 ingredients, which makes it awesome for my mouth but not so awesome for my ass. But it's totally worth it.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RmVlnkfmNwsHiPIuOU5qXg", "review_id": "g8W9nvcIBXp9tRtWkWOl6g", "text": "I admit that this restaurant is in my neighborhood and has been a mainstay for us for several years, with 2-4 visits per month with consist ant quality and yummy-tude. My personal Thai favorite dish is Tom Kah Guy soup and Thai Lahna's is the version I use to measure all other Thai places we try when we are traveling. The menu is expansive and usually the selections are top notch. We will keep going back as long as they keep the doors open. And, BTW, if you get the chance, try the pumpkin custard and Thai tea with cream.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gOV8nHj7JIKHoBUJKHZPuw", "review_id": "lC72llHrGMaCx8_5z-nxOw", "text": "The first time I tried this place I had no desire to return. However, over the years my family has coaxed me to go back several times and I have to admit, I'm glad they have. Had several tasty dishes here, but I can only specifically recommend the Thai Omelette... it's damn good... that is all.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rR5W8Bj-IGu6sw1_1v4m7g", "review_id": "DoIl19LaTIKsbMsQmUxhUQ", "text": "Meh. That's what I've got.\n\nMy partner and I shared a Tom Kah soup. There was lots and lots of soup, but not much on the way of flavor. I found it a little bland...and even though it was on the vegetarian page, I thought it tasted slightly of chicken broth, so I didn't finish it, though I normal would have. Not stingy in the way of veggies, but not much flavor either...\n\nNow, I also ordered my panang curry mild...but here, no absence of taste. No, I was gulping down glass after glass of water. My partner tried it (she likes spicy food), and told me it was pretty spicy. I made it through the veggies and the tofu, but then had to stop. Way too spicy for me.\n\nAnother think was that there are no changes. I hate onions, and was not pleased that there was no way to order any of the other dishes without onions. Their service was also incredibly slow, but I've found that to be pretty typical of Thai places in AZ.\n\nI will say that my partner enjoyed her chicken dish, which actually came out at the spice level she asked for.\n\nI don't know if I'll go back again...I much prefer Tips 88 and Thaiger.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RE_h-saaso1RXQNGKG-Raw", "review_id": "QzOtRxNAULTwRoCYnAA54Q", "text": "Your standard Thai fare, but there's much better Thai food in Phoenix (e.g. Thai Basil, Thai Rama). Their yellow curry is all chicken, hardly any onions or potatoes.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8Mla-Bc6chLmBJa1fhX70Q", "review_id": "jDq3j2FGph_2OHmG_-RoLw", "text": "Their red curry is not Thai style but Laos.  I didn't really dig the curry.   One thing I hated about the place,  I have to ask multiple times to get refill.  I don't have much to say about the place, since it is just typical Thai place, and nothing intriguing.  But food is okay to  good depending on what you order..  Soup is too salty and not much of flavor.  I don't think I will be visiting this place in the future!", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vhxFLqRok6r-D_aQz0s-JQ", "review_id": "GdqBa-TLXm6YbXyCcxcI8Q", "text": "Delicious mom and dad place.  I really like their Tom Yum soup.  Some of the best yellow curry around.  Great compromise between price and ambiance.  It's mom and pop but its not super scary inside (i.e. its bright and clean) Take a bunch of friends and order lots!", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UsULgP4bKA8RMzs8dQzcsA", "review_id": "cqcFxaw1RvKmvNKzhIVe4A", "text": "A Piping Hot Bowl of Red Vegetable Curry Hit the spot on a Cold Rainy Day in Phoenix. \n\nIt was my first time here. There was one other person dining at the time. It took at least 5 minutes for me to be noticed. Since I was in a hurry I decided to order to go. I was told it would be about ten minutes and that was pretty accurate. \n\nI sat at a table and ate my to go curry. It was a huge portion, the flavor was pretty good and it had a Ton of veggies in it! My only complaint is that the veggies were really mostly bamboo shoots, celery and baby bok choy, with a few carrots and green beans. I would have like more variety and maybe some eggplant. \n\nThe Restaurant was small and cute, I would return again when I'm in the area and craving Thai and have more time to go through the menu.\n\n3 stars for now, until I try it a few more times.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kvBcEmrcMAdxA31A3dhYfw", "review_id": "PNATHfLqTYnPqZuhjmQHYw", "text": "This place was alright,  I'm still looking for a place like that late night stand that I frequented so much in Chiang Mai... I haven't had much luck here in Phoenix...", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uNtNvaXxR5z5UO7frcThNg", "review_id": "3AEktV7KmnJH0s8yRx0B5Q", "text": "This place is right up the street from my house! I adore having a good thai restaurant so close, as it is some of my favorite food. \n\nPros: \n\nTheir Yellow Curry is pretty delicious, of course there are a few more potatoes than chicken but whatever. I've also had the Panang and it was good as well! I am a lover of all things curry. Everything else I've had bites of have been tasty. I don't think I've had anything here that I didn't enjoy. \n\nTheir \"spicy\" scale seems to vary a bit - I usually get hot but one day it about blew my eyeballs right out of my head! Now I ask for medium with a side of the chillis to spice it up to my liking.\n\nCons:\n\nTheir service is horrible. I've had them lose my appetizer order more than a few times with hardly an \"oops\" to say for themselves. I just don't order one anymore. It's also about impossible to flag anyone down after waiting forever for a check or - gasp - drink orders. Once I went in and sat down and wanted a beer, but literally had to go up to the counter to (politely) say something as no one seemed interested in taking our drink order for about 10 minutes. I don't mind waiting a bit for some yummy food to cook up but there really is no excuse for a long wait on drinks, especially when you're one of 3 tables in there. And I'm a pretty patient person.\n\nThat being said, I'm willing to deal with the crappy service because I like their food and it's really close to my house. If they spruced up their timeliness and friendliness a bit this would definitely be a favorite of mine!", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YdzFXqvZ-o9VinIzwzJ11Q", "review_id": "udWs5wlO6ZMCEOLO63wMsA", "text": "This is my favorite Thai food restaurant in my neighborhood because their food is consistently delicious.  Their prices are reasonable.  This mom and pop place is cozy and simple.  It is great for dinning in or take out.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-PCWnzfVG1sdWkA6bpIhog", "review_id": "xcJlgmC5Ugi8T2rzY0n1kw", "text": "This restaurant is mediocre Chinese type at best... Ordered the green curry and a red curry... The green curry was a lumpy, floating in grease mess.  The red was equally as greasy and neither had coconut milk in them??  I can't believe this place is still in business.  We did call as soon as the containers were opened to ask exactly WTH they were, and they were quick to offer a refund to our card (something tells me they get many similar calls)... Not authentic thai by far.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "X_kPh3nt0AJPNPHye2rTlA", "review_id": "P5vopEeJo5fNttazzxTJbQ", "text": "This place is in my top thai places ive ever been to and ive been to many around the country!! I am obssessed with thai food since i was in grade school when i tried pad thai for the first time and i was hooked...their panang curry is AMAZING and i always get it spicy!! The pad thai green and yellow currys are also delicious...this place isnt fancy or expensive its perfect for take out or a casual lunch or dinner...love it everyone should try it!!", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OroGqv0t7fy-Q3E2PzTEwQ", "review_id": "JN3tu-JJUjpBpVzMXdllAA", "text": "Tasty lunch specials at a great price of $7.95.  I chose the Lahna chicken which came with wonton soup starter (lots of green onions - yum), spring roll, fried wonton + sauce, Thai slaw, chicken with dark sauce.  Pretty good but I'd like to go back and try a more standard Thai dish with more cooked veggies.\n\nNote: I didn't taste the saltiness that others complained about.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q3xyps1UgDGwzUtnids05Q", "review_id": "vyUxxniOXnloJfDkgJNZoA", "text": "So... I went to this place off of word of mouth for goo thai food. I took my 2 sisters and a friend. Tea was really good so I thought we were off to a good start.  My sister started off with cabbage raps that were over salted and not good. We all placed an order for different things so that we can get a feel for the restaurant. I ordered a noodle dish.... they brought me a rice dish. I was trying to tell the waiter that the dish was wrong and they were very rude and would not help me at all. I attempted to waive down another waiter and asked for a manager and they told me that he would not come out. After that My 9 months pregnant sister was served her sweet chicken.. (now keep in mind she is a little less patience then normal in this last month so not so easy to please).. gets her food and it was cold and bland and dry. She asked for them to fix it and got push back so then asked if can then order something else. The waitress said yes and then took the order. 15 Min goes by and she asked what was the eta of her food and the waitress said that they manager told her that she sent her food back and that he was not making her anything else....... Crazy right! SHE WAS VERY UPSET, NOT ONLY DID THEY SAY THAT THEY WOULD BUT THEN THEY DIDNT EVEN TELL HER THAT THEY WERE NOT GOING TO BRING HER ANYTHING ELSE.  We asked to speak to a manager and then he came out from the kitchen and yelled at us to get out and leave that he will no longer serve us. \n\nI don't care how good the food is....THIS PLACE HAS THE WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE THAT I HAVE EVER SEEN. I HAVE WORKED FOR RESTURANTS AND HAVE NEVER HAD PEOPLE TREAT THERE CUSTOMERS THIS WAY!!!!!!", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hcctCQy3bdZMezrUKkZLtA", "review_id": "CtpkNhMnqrgw0EfJRYR8kQ", "text": "Found this place as we were driving by wondering what we felt like for lunch. Glad we stopped because this place is a keeper. The staff is legit, service is decent considering how busy it was during the lunch rush and the food is just amazing. \n\nWe had our usual fare at any Thai place. The dishes we use to measure our fondness for the place. Yellow curry and pad thai. The lunch portions are good for a good price. The yellow curry had tons of chicken in it and was delicious. The pad thai was tasty and peanutty...just how I like it. \n\nI'd like to go back and try their Tom kha Kai - the coconut milk soup and I wanted to try their dessert - mango with sticky rice - but I was already too full to handle it. That's okay, another reason to go back.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X1YROXIph7tDMABUR7I9XQ", "review_id": "jUJO3L8rrKFrFsnbXCX8ig", "text": "Went on Sat night at about 7:30pm, and place was about 30% full..somewhat worrisome for Sat night of Mothers Day weekend.  I ordered red curry with chicken and my wife ordered steamed tofu with vegetables.  They were out of the steamed tofu and so she settled for eggplant and vegetables.\nHad a glass of chard.before dinner--good price, average wine.\n\nFood came fast.  Curry dish had lots of chicken, excellent curry spice but lots of salt.  Only had carrots in it.  Menu had \"no substitutions\" all over it--not very flexible in that area!  Her dish had the eggplant so tough she had to order a knife to cut it.  After the meal, when we complained about the eggplant, the waitress said \"I'm sorry\".  When we asked if she couldn't do anything more about it, she then offered to take 50% of her meal.  The service overall was polite but not attentive.\nTotal bill for two entrees, one glass of wine and no dessert or appetizers was $23.00 and then they took $5.00 for the bad eggplant.\n\nIn summary: all the good reviews we had found about this operation seemed to be \"old\" or maybe the lead chef was not there this night, because we would not go back.  Reasonable prices, ok atmosphere for a strip mall Thai restaurant, some dishes are probably excellent, but overall, not good enough service to make up for an average to poor meal experience.\n\nRob A, May 7th, 2011.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AKF1LzMZjMc1UJFeBiaPGg", "review_id": "q1GDDDdbrzYtfuNYCoVduQ", "text": "I go this place often. Curry is always good and the coconut chicken soup is the best in the valley. I order rice with the soup. Yummy!!! Service is usually not the best. I have had a lot of frustrations trying to do pick up orders. They don't answer the phone or put you on hold forever and forget about you....but once you get your food its worth it!!", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uNtNvaXxR5z5UO7frcThNg", "review_id": "1I4TO3ffeEoLGMCqwbIbkg", "text": "Yay I am here with a happy update! The past few times I have been back, they have NOTICEABLY improved both timeliness and friendliness, which brings them to a solid 4 stars in my book. \n\nKudos, Thai Lana, Kudos.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_uLtybFNthITalKyAiFurA", "review_id": "Hb7wHM44T5Q7DtzTgUPM1w", "text": "The vast majority of restaurants don't last 5 years.  Thai Lahna has lasted for decades and for good reason.  Consistently above average in every category - food, service, value, and a comfortable atmosphere ideal for a date or dining with friends.  My worst experience here was better than my best at some places in Arcadia.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tTQwXGXwGrcEnrJ4gziGAg", "review_id": "ZID76u-DZpCbbzr30t2VAA", "text": "A great takeout restaurant, it is a sit down restaurant as well but I don't much care for the atmosphere of the restaurant. The food is delicious, I recommend the yellow curry with chicken.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EaPbAu2q7Om6cXF9bqUG5Q", "review_id": "N1J2DQC7VZZ1SedGvmZPcw", "text": "I visited Thai Lahna during lunch on a Thursday and the place was empty when we arrived, but as me and my coworker we're leaving, the place was nicely filled. A great hole-in-the-wall spot, quaint,  with unique ethnic-looking decor.\n\nI ordered the fried noodle dish with chicken. The dish was greatly presented and the dish was good, except the sauce was a little too sweet for my taste. I was wanting some spice!\n\nThey have several dishes I'd like to try out, so I'll probably be back...", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wLuDGMXytNVTF8ZU2gwUEQ", "review_id": "gX5XrqJ9bydb3H7xWyvz7A", "text": "I love this place for their pad-thai; it's SO flavorful and delicious! With the perfect amount of heat too! I find that the chicken is a little dry, so I order it without and stick with all prawns. SO GOOD!\n\nI've only tasted the other dishes from friends plates. I find the curry (I've tired yellow) is a little salty (and lacking in something...) I generally stick with the pad thai, since it's so good. I have had the chicken in coconut broth. It is pretty good, has a lot of lemon grass flavor and, obviously, coconut. Again, I find the chicken is a little dry (you wouldn't think that for a soup, but, it is) presentation is really cool....they serve it in a silver, thai style bowl, with a flaming center (you generally share it with the table, all dipping from the same bowl).\n\nI've never had problems with service, they are very friendly, a little slow, if anything. It is a small restaurtant, a little out-dated, but o.k.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2BzcoI6Kiq-2RQ9EUFR5Tw", "review_id": "bpETPtrqZge1KjM0cbEIgw", "text": "What a joy to discover Thai Lahna with my friend Keith Galbut who has been going here for over 10 years. I can see why. Family owned and operated - and everyone is very friendly and helpful. Of course all that matters is the food, right - and it's marvelous. We tried several dishes and all were well spiced and wonderful. Highly recommended.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TlfyiIrfNsqCq_T4U0CdXA", "review_id": "Xt3X7DXYZe364wXVXdHV1w", "text": "Even after hearing about this place for years, I had still not taken the time to check it out.  Tonight was the night.\n\nWhen my friend and I walked in, the waitress looked at us, then the clock and with a big sigh said, \"We close at 9:30.\"  We thought about informing her that it was only 8:45, which meant they were open for nearly another hour but, instead, we just turned around and walked out.\n\nI doubt I will ever return.  What a nasty first impression to give out to people.  Judging from some of the other reviews on in, I'm not the only one underwhelmed with the customer service here.  Can't judge the food.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "18tmUgeskXqpy674giFzEA", "review_id": "aajxysD7fTLnRBlgFTcbqA", "text": "This is the best Thai restaurant in Phoenix. The food is authentic Thai and delicous. The prices are good and the portions are good sized. The yellow curry is fantastic, as is the whole chicken. My husband and I are consistent customers, we go to celebrate anniversaries and birthdays and have always had good service. l always enjoy the food and will always go back. Too bad not open on Sundays. I highly recommend this restaurant for excellent Thai food.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H02SEpQuMSk8U3PLJ3JV6g", "review_id": "HcF6uTJ0UU0IRxXD4GpeXA", "text": "BEST Thai ever... and consistently wonderful.  Been a customer for almost twenty years.  Super nice people, too.  Atmosphere is nice, you can definitely dine there & take out of course!", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xgJmw1qY0XsKVCVhnGnHtg", "review_id": "RKybcds8al3oMmKQZXGZgA", "text": "I got to the restaurant, looking forward to some great Thai food in the area. Lunch hours end at 2:30 (they close before dinner), and I arrived at 2:10. Didn't think it would be a big deal. When I walked in, the lady immediately told me that they close at 2:30 and handed me a menu as if I should order takeout. I asked, \"Can I eat here?\" and she said I could. I sat down, looked at the menu for maybe 1 minute, and she came by and wanted to take my drink and food order at the same time. When I told her that I was still looking, she again reminded me they close at 2:30. I should have gotten up and left figuring I was not going to have a relaxed lunch, but I did not. \n\nThe dish I ordered had a star by it, indicating it was spicy but could be modified to customer's taste. So when I ordered it, I asked if it could be prepared mild, and she said no. Okay then. The food came quickly and it was good, but they made it clear they wanted me gone quickly by giving me the check right away and asking if I wanted a takeout container while I was eating. I must have made them uncomfortable reading the New Times while I was eating. Here's the kicker--after I boxed up my food and was opening my fortune cookie and finishing my drink, some other lady came over (she put a vacuum nearby) and said, \"I'm sorry, we close, 2:30.\" I glared at her and told her I was almost finished. \n\nSomeone needs to tell them that the doors should LOCK at 2:30, but not to expect everyone to scram if they are having a meal. I will never go back.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oSt7SgfAeEpLLAIE5dnUeA", "review_id": "8ZrQmjb4PejIfEGuOqmmfg", "text": "I used to love this place but I suspect it has changed owners in the past few years.\nwe had a friend in town who fondly remembered a meal he once had there so we decided to try it again.. It was a pretty bad experience with bad service-they were unprepared for a busy Friday night. What a disaster! The food is ok ( too salty) but the presentation, lack of care is evident both in service and overall experience.\nSomeone at Thai Lahna needs to regroup and reorganize. I hope they get their act together because it is a great location and has been good in the past.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fJGWSgGsvb6leJzOuE2O3Q", "review_id": "tw5ulj-fBsrWaGlL9bC2ZA", "text": "Whenever I'm in the mood for Thai, I order some take out from here. I've had a few things that were just okay, but have found that I love their Phaht Thai and prefer it with just chicken, no shrimp and no bean sprouts. Oh and medium heat. Yum!\n\nI don't think this is a place I would ever dine in at, but for Thai takeout, it's perfect , plus it's just two minutes away from me!", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TssQ0LGxdwPwmNEpKqvE-g", "review_id": "XU8B9PYICY269q0Kq3osmA", "text": "Ordered lunch special at $7.95. Foods not that good, I had No.7 with Beans and meat. It seem to be missing something in flavoring. Maybe MSG or something. The meat tasted precooked but the beans was ok. The spring roll needs more fillings and more flavors. The service was ok but waitress didn't come by to ask for refill. The best part was the rice and the clear soup with strips of wonton.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hHpazla2EzQdYg1w3YYBTw", "review_id": "BUD2snzxb_2SdaJlg9IoNw", "text": "I came to this place several years ago, when I swear it was the only Thai restaurant in Phoenix.  I remember I really liked everything.  But this most recent trip after all those years made me realize it has really gone downhill.\n\nMy first and biggest gripe is that they don't even have Thai Basil on the menu.  That should be a staple everywhere and it is my favorite dish.  Maybe it is hard to get fresh basil in the desert?  So instead I had some yellow curry with potatoes and chicken.  It was okay.  Nothing special.  The rest of our meal was just mediocre as well.  \n\nAlso, the Thai iced coffee had cream in it, instead of sweetened condensed milk.  That is a big fail right there!  I am sure that by now there are many many better Thai food restaurants in the Valley.  Go and find them.  Pass this one by - unless you are really hungry and stuck in the strip mall for some reason.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jg-sagBTTuSqHabHQ-f52w", "review_id": "AiyAahqJ4ot1C6P7dz9LKA", "text": "I've been eating here for at least 15 years. And I must say its probably the only thai restaurant in the phoenix area that I will always return to. The food is tasty and consistent. I've tried many of the surrounding thai restaurants and most of them leave a lot to be desired. Thai Lana makes really good food. I recommend. Shrimp with chillis and mint I think is number 45 or 46 its tastey and I usually ask for one notch below thai hot so its hot but not so hot. Also I recommend the yellow or red curry. Coconut flavour and never watery just the rite amount coconut and spice. The portions are addiquete. I usually oder these two plates and invariably I always have some ledt over to take home.  A friend that is very much a steak and potatoes guy. He dosent care much at all for thai food. He really likes thai lana. In fact its been his suggestion that we dine here on our two most recent visits. The ony con I can think of is that they don't have brown rice. If they had brown rice I would give them 5 stars", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5GXX165pn4zqQKkfpOT76w", "review_id": "OQ75Kv3nkC91u3Za_1gELA", "text": "I started going to Thai Lahna a few years back, and it's one of the few Thai restaurants that I keep returning to.  The Pad Thai uses thin noodles, which is unique and gives it a very different texture.  The pineapple fried rice has some awesome spices and the chunks of pineapple add a subtle sweetness to the whole dish.  Their curries are definitely good as well.\n\nThe appearance is a bit of a \"hole-in-the-wall\" but if that bothers you, you can always call in for take-out instead.  Service has always been fast and polite for me, but that varies based on who your server is, so I can't make any promises there.\n\nThai food is awesome for vegetarians, and Thai Lahna does not disappoint in this aspect.  It's one of those places where you can have a completely vegetarian meal and only notice that there was no meat after your meal.  They are definitely generous with their portions and their pricing is very reasonable.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ExVntltXMNyCocysiMu3Zw", "review_id": "hztslPfcuIO1TIRr6NTZ0A", "text": "Best Thai food ever.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z1ha83pJkHXW6ZAaik6xxA", "review_id": "4GMzhu_3fG1wnQRZjMu-JQ", "text": "Thai Lahna, some of the best flavors around. From the Tom Kai Gai, to their Prad Prik Khing rice, its just a food orgasm in your mouth. \n\nLike many, i'm always dissapointed in the service. They're shorthanded and they have their wait staff help with kitchen duties like cutting vegetables, etc \n\nI recommend either A. ordering take out or B. Order your food when you get there, to minimize the wait.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HqjngAd0dH-JNMyZOfAglg", "review_id": "QfDVUpUZf7SNkhwaUUkrkw", "text": "This was one of the first places I dined at when I moved to Phoenix and I was quite impressed. The green curry tasted very authentic and service was impeccable. It's a must try!", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GGquh62Wbh81RNyKMtDzFg", "review_id": "zH8M94lqX7DVJ0xWyaAfbg", "text": "I've had one okay experience at Thai Lahna and one pretty bad experience. \n\nThe first trip, my friend and I received our food promptly and it was good. I had the pad kee mow and it was tasty and the serving size was large enough to have a take home box. The service was nothing to write home about but it wasnt awful. \n\nThe second time I came with my husband, the service was deplorable. It took us 20 minutes just to get a glass of water and an acknowledgement of our presence. My husband ordered pad see eew (I'm so sorry I don't know the correct spelling, I'm just going phonetically here) and the waitress told him that they didn't have it. It's a pretty common thai dish so he asked for it by a different name, like drunken noodles, and she said she didn't know it again and only knew \"the number\" - common for restaurants with hard to pronounce dishes. She said she didn't know the names of the dishes, she just wrote down the numbers. She was really short with us and basically belted that if it wasnt on the menu they didn't have it. \n\nShe then asked her colleague to come over to our table to again point out that they don't have the dish, and began speaking over our table to each other in Spanish. \n\nShe then left for 10 minutes when someone from the kitchen staff came out. My husband asked again for the dish he desired and the staff member knew it immediately and put in the order. \n\nI can understand a fresh server and someone who isn't as familiar with the menu, but to be put on the floor with zero training and to be so rude to a customer really blows my mind.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1rzmQ4nnqUlO-13ykyFs7w", "review_id": "GHaaypfapczt3uakqn6BQw", "text": "Any thriving restaurant needs to understand the marriage of great customer service and consistent food. The consistency here is not a given. My first experience, the food was good as expected, tailoring alot of flavors to an American palette rather than your traditional Thai one. The service, like most reviews have stated, is courteous but very short handed and overwhelmed at peak dining hours. \n\nMy last and most recent visit was somewhat disappointing. My panang curry was really flavorful and packed the right amount of spice. However, witnessing bad management practices definitely left a sour taste in my mouth. I ordered take out  ahead of time to minimize the wait but ended up spending over 30 minutes waiting simply for change. Scolding an employee and fighting over who the customer belongs to is never meant for display at the register. I'm disappointed given that Thais are known to be friendly and so welcoming.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aEADCw2gYHnLjfx8--aPFA", "review_id": "N_eRvTNYDa7QvfQkaXM3dQ", "text": "one of the better thai food places in town.  try the pineapple fried rice and of course the standard pad thai.  Service is ok and a good place for take out too if you live close by.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BiZvuNKi0bs_YwttHhhq4w", "review_id": "Bc91OWAJTrtBfzGuGqWgHQ", "text": "Convenient - close to the house and easy. This was my first time here and it was eh. I got the beef and broccoli - I know, not a traditional Thai dish by any means, but I was in the mood. The sauce was good and the broccoli was cooked well but the meat was too thin, dry, bland but managed to taste weird. I ate everything but the meat and was still full so not a total loss. My boyfriend got the pad Thai and it was also only ok.\n\nI don't think I would return here, but I also don't want to judge it on a one time trip.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F6af8hugErqOV4gTdjKDqQ", "review_id": "dp5BmZBVIrofp1mpCT1bVw", "text": "Food is great.  Bathrooms are disgusting (which naturally makes me wonder what the kitchen is like).  And the past four times I have been here, the service has been atrocious.  Tried to order two different beers, only to be told that they didn't have them.  Too bad the service is so bad because like I said...food is great.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R9IDGn40u9IxiaNf2CD07A", "review_id": "nX0xH8Wd0n3VGwpDNkSgeA", "text": "Got the #13 Tom Yum soup, which was salty to almost unedible, with shrimp cooked to within an inch of their life, pretty poor example of this type of soup\n\nThe #54 Pad Thai was done reasonably well, however the menu states chicken and shrimp, there certainly was no shrimp in this dish it was just chicken, - Americanized but still tasty \n\nBased on this trip I would probably not return", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0_TkU3ASPMjyPt5RgWJQ6g", "review_id": "VIkkYPDGBvGgb0WxImO7ug", "text": "I have been eating at Thai Lahna on and off for about 4-5 years now. Not many know but Thai Lahna is the first Thai Restaurant in Phoenix. This is what their chef/cook told me months ago when I was there. I don't know if this is true, but it made sense to me. \n\nWhen I first started enjoying the food here the one thing I did not enjoy was the service. Orders were wrong, and the servers rarely would come to refill drinks. I am happy to say that this has all changed. The servers are on top of their game making sure that all customers are being attended to in a timely manner. \n\nThe Sweet and Sour Tofu was amazing!!!! I felt like I was having a desert and dinner at the same time. It was so good my friend and I ordered a second entree. The serving size for this entree seemed a little small, but on the other hand we get over served portions at most restaurants. \n\nOverall I really enjoyed my meal here and look forward to coming again. Also the Tom Kai Gai or however you spell it is amazing as well!", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7nlZJW84Adt6oYn2shnn_g", "review_id": "HsVWyYhPGDjrE8PwDoIhiA", "text": "Love the Phat ti. (Pad Tie)? That's how it sounds. :-P\n\nAmbient - Walls and decar are all pretty much thai inspired.  Red table cloths and golden accents all around.  Dim lighting, coozy, booths and tables.\n\nService - They are for the most part very attentive and friendly.\n\nFood - LOVE LOVE their pad ti or is Phat tai, well how ever it is spelled.  IT is DELICIOUS.  We have tried other places and its just not the same.  This is the place for Pad Tie! :-P", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9-sss2V4SkEJwD25EzEPuQ", "review_id": "zxTbB8dxblsxmcMtAk7gcA", "text": "Thai Lahna is one of my favorite restaurants. We go there at least once a month, sometimes more. Their food puts every other Thai restaurant to shame. I always get the Phaht Sii-iiw Neua and my fiance gets the Panang Curry. I always want to try other dishes but then I remember how good Phaht Sii-iiw Neua is and can't say no to that. The noodles are fresh and the dish is spicy, but not so spicy that it overwhelms the flavor.\n\nThe only issue with Thai Lahna is the service. We've stopped going in and just order Take Out now because of the service. We either get really awful service, super slow service. The one Thai server that we've ever seen is actually really nice, but the others are so rude. Thankfully the food is amazing, otherwise we would not get it.\n\nI thoroughly recommend trying Thai Lahna, your life will be incomplete without it. However I also recommend just getting it for take out. If you have to eat-in, do not sit in the corner, you will never be served.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WavzQE_0yoy05hF-637EoA", "review_id": "Lj0kuBS8BbEHEJWcdqVPUA", "text": "Two times eating here and two times leaving very satisfied. The pad Thai is perhaps the best I've had in Phoenix. The panang curry was nothing short of addictive. The mango w/sticky rice was a delicious end to the first meal there. \n\nI believe they've been in business 30+ years making them the oldest Thai place still in operation. \n\nThe service has been friendly, the location clean, so I will certainly be back!", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eLWLSp-sgUtKHykdwZ7eXg", "review_id": "8XwcqcHFKWMpyfzDXTtBpg", "text": "I have been a customer of Thai Lahna for 12 years.  The service I have received on my last three visits has been so bad, I now pledge to never return.  I don't make this decision lightly because they have pretty good food.  Last night I placed an order to go and was told it would be ready in 20 minutes.  I arrived 25 minutes later and was told it would be ready in another 10 minutes.  After waiting another 30 minutes (a total of 55 minutes since I had placed the order), I asked to see the manager who had been in the kitchen this whole time.  I was told she would be right out.  I stood there at the cash register another 10 minutes; no manager.  I asked again to see the manager (my food order was still not ready).  From the kitchen I heard \"Tell him I am too busy!\"  That was the last straw.  I asked for a refund on my credit card.  Instead of a refund, they charged my card a second time.  While she was fixing that, my order finally came out.  I told them to keep the food and give me my money, which they finally did.  This is a place where management has completely lost touch with what service is all about.  The girl at the counter was trying desperately to help me.  If the manager had put forth even a half effort, I might have been able to shrug it off.  Her total dismissal of the customer prompts me to take my business elsewhere.  I would encourage you to do likewise.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_rcPBlfL6SPBJAaqE_-KIA", "review_id": "dwsEnA5udaiNi8HZzcuV5A", "text": "We used to love this place and get take-out from there 2+ times a month but something happened over the last 12 months and their philosophy on customer service became non-existant. \n\nMy girlfriend is vegan and we ordered (take out) pad thai without meat/egg. It had chicken, no biggie... We called them up and they told her that it did not have chicken in it and that we would have to take it back to prove they had prepared it wrong. When she brought it back, they hadn't even started cooking the food because they believed that she was lying. We swore we wouldn't go back... \n\nToday we thought we'd give it another go. I ordered chicken pad thai and wanted to replace the shrimp with veggies. After putting the phone down for minutes, I could hear her talking to the manager. They wanted me to get veggie pad thai and add chicken (Another $2). She told me that this is because they pre-prepare their food. \n\nWe've decided to just get thai from Sa-Bai and they will get our 2+ times a month thai fix.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-ARd7byPUILfnFVlKcn0Yg", "review_id": "oEu5i0sysiiHxMf8jV0lsQ", "text": "We used to go here a lot and service was always slow, but the other night service was horrible as we waited 5 minutes to be seated and another 10 minutes before leaving as we had not even received water or any interaction with our server... Very disappointed as their food was always good, but going to try something else next time.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q0QqYnm53S6Wm04TFAvIlQ", "review_id": "i0UjewFzOYvPqYXSsaVbyQ", "text": "Ok, I've ordered takeout from them twice now and it's been a challenge. The staff has no knowledge of the menu without ordering by numbers. The dishes are not spicy and portions are on the small side for the price. When I arrived both times I was not greeted and it was dead in there. I asked for chili oil just anything that would make the dish spicy and neither staff member knew what I was talking about. I will not be coming back just for the fact that they may not know where they are working!", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UzsKmJRX6x8E1PX6ClSw1Q", "review_id": "TJo1o2slA70xAYDTLpnx_w", "text": "Thai food is pretty easy to do well. Unfortunately thai lahna cuts a lot of corners and serves mediocre food. It's a neat little space with cool decorations but it's nowhere near the best thai you can get in the area \n\nChicken satay was ok, but the peanut sauce was runny and gross. Chicken lahb (I normally see it called \"larb\") didn't have nearly enough citrus and I could feel granules of chili powder on my tongue. Green curry with beef was underwhelming in flavor and lacked any interesting tasty veggies\n\nIf a friend made this meal for me, I'd be like great job, keep working at it! Unfortunately this is a restaurant, so it gets 2 stars", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WM8SytdbMeyE1PylQzwNqw", "review_id": "YlFa0oAoRpLq2WbI16fFnA", "text": "Used Yelp to find some Thai food while i am in Phoenix for business. Fast good service and excellent food. Highly recommend it!!!", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ru8p3RTlk8f9LB_3zLXURQ", "review_id": "xBHAl2qhWLJozGxu9Ur_gQ", "text": "I've been eating here for over ten years.  Each time I'm in the area around lunch time, I try to eat here. Over the years, the interior has stayed clean and fresh looking. The most important part being that the taste of the food has stayed consistent and delicious!  The menu has a good variety. Both the lunch and dinner prices are reasonably priced. \nIt's nice that for over ten years, I can count on having good service and a good meal here!", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "szsR7FEdT24XRMZ8ir6eTA", "review_id": "37GL-xeIVcXndIwwM7x0IQ", "text": "Picked up food.  Had to wait a little too long for it to be ready despite calling ahead.\n\nFood itself was decent.  Had beef in red curry w green beans.  Wanted it Thai hot--it came kind of medium.  Good flavors but not enough heat and way way more beans than meat.  Also had a shrimp over lettuce app.  Liked the lemon grass flavors but the lettuce tended to get too soggy w all the sauce.\n\nTasted my friends coconut chicken soup.  Good size portion but the flavors -- while good -- we're not as crisp and coconutty as I am used too.  \n\nI didn't see any Thai basil dishes...maybe it's an ATL v PHX Thai thing??\n\nWhen I'm back in town will check out some other places.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9B0KmulfCwXCP0Th0yqBZg", "review_id": "Pxtxnqm8yVhkPaYXNgf4bQ", "text": "Would be 3.5 to 4 stars for solid food but phone was busy for an hour straight.  I decided to go there and place my order. I saw the phone was left off the hook for the last 2.5 hours...phone was ticking on screen. She then told me they were busy with orders and lied (server who was taking order at desk). I guarantee the owner who is very nice doesn't realize why no one called to put in order all night. I called every 2 minutes for an hour and no one even picked up order.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H6tsnwqiwNKAtkxO3TqFcg", "review_id": "Fm1izGNUF1iVBrS-CuFzOw", "text": "The food is good.  However, the service is really slow!  It is Saturday night and there is only one server.  There are 8 tables with dirty dishes on them that have not been bused yet.  Our food is taking forever to come out as well.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aqXGP7mipgU3vC1Lcaaz9w", "review_id": "YaeApvCrzko_vDTrqsJ4qA", "text": "I love thai food and go to various thai restaurants weekly. I went here recently. Waited 10 minutes to be seated. Then waited another ten minutes before leaving. I overheard a \"to go\" customer complain about the wait. She had been there for an hour! Very dated decor is another negative.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GrSixRnGIxNUJ1Cn5DNX9A", "review_id": "k6JSPiphf-Hqi4cX5Ax13Q", "text": "Was the first Thai restaurant to nourish me with curries and noodles when I moved down to Phoenix and as such it holds the pole position when the call for massaman arises. Friendly family service offering all of the Thai standards we expect.  Fill up on the classics but don't leave without savoring the Mango with Sweet Coconut Sticky Rice dessert.", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mCvbnlVgsGKAqmD2C2jshQ", "review_id": "2mT-uMg3VMoyZx2Zn34crQ", "text": "Is the food here Thai or Chinese?? Where is the basil, an important ingredient in Thai cuisine, in their dishes?? And the fish sauce, another crucial ingredient that marks Thai flavors?? This could pass for Americanized Chinese food though but I'll pass on this place next time...", "business_id": "wct7rZKyZqZftzmAU-vhWQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rg5pRVVh-mtBjNqKB1N2Tg", "review_id": "voxSHYEzx2bdSGFPhW6bkw", "text": "I rent from here often and have always had a good experience. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The service is quick, easy and the equipment and party rentals are reasonably priced.", "business_id": "f9eDYb3FXVdnHuOPrxpilw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kiL8inOENuxBRJjknd7aNw", "review_id": "BJWSVEJfskaaxDApN00-Rg", "text": "I planned my reception myself and used A-Z for a big part of my site- ranging from the chairs to the generator to glasses and tables. The staff there, Becky Rodgers, in particular, was a joy to work with- very responsive and helpful (which was great as my order changed a lot of times). She made sure my order was right and worked closely with me to ensure everything was perfect. They delivered and picked up everything exactly as promised and were very professional and fast. They also have tons to choose from and will help you make the best choice for your money. Pricing was competitive too. Highly recommend!", "business_id": "f9eDYb3FXVdnHuOPrxpilw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1vMCQ-IjsE5tqI8bK2NEGA", "review_id": "lwJqyM9fUAI2nOhLAASqpA", "text": "I entered the store and was not acknowledged. The party/wedding rental area was abandoned, save for a price list and a variety of wedding vendor business cards on a table. Walked around, nobody came in. Not really my job as the customer to go LOOKING for a warm body. Found the prices on the list to be higher, item for item, than any other rental company in the valley. This place was a total waste of my limited time.", "business_id": "f9eDYb3FXVdnHuOPrxpilw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gGNAr-cmCQUgA9B0QjVqAg", "review_id": "LHN_lDt_62f7YxO_n2utQA", "text": "A to Z is just around the corner from our home. We've rented several pieces of large equipment from them over the past year and always been pleased with their service.\n\nRecently, I married my husband in our own backyard. We rented tables, chairs, a cotton candy machine, a popcorn machine, etc from A to Z. They were wonderful about letting me call back and change my order several time. When we realized that it would be colder than usual on our wedding day, we were able to rent heating lamps at the last minute. Everyone that works at A to Z is really nice. The only issue that we had was that our items didn't get to us in the morning as promised. They didn't arrive until 3pm, when I was told that they would be to my home by noon. As weddings are complicated, it was tricky to have everything show up much later than I had planned but everything worked out just fine. Again, everyone is really nice and helpful!", "business_id": "f9eDYb3FXVdnHuOPrxpilw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "RMX11FC48KZTYIeExtGUCw", "review_id": "DXUAxm3Bw02tvdrdM5oxLA", "text": "I just wanted to add that in addition to party and catering equipment, they also rent heaps of tools and equipment. Think hedge trimmers, lawn aerators, cement mixers - stuff you might need for a once a year or special project, and so, don't want to invest in the equipment.\n\nIn our case, we needed a chainsaw to take down some dead stuff from last winter's freeze, an unwelcome sapling, a dead tree, branches encroaching the roof, and to tame some monstrous oleanders.\n\nI was just about to head to the tool rental department at that big box home improvement store, when a friend mentioned A to Z. I gave them a call, and their prices were competitive. Plus it had that feel good factor of being a local biz.\n\nThe process was pretty easy. We got a thorough tutorial on chainsaw operation and safety, and were on our way to some serious arboreal carnage.\n\nPro tip: rent on Friday after 4pm. You can return it Monday morning, and only be charged for one day (Saturday), since they are closed on Sunday.", "business_id": "f9eDYb3FXVdnHuOPrxpilw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "WwbfLnavxN3hjjlojasS8g", "text": "I had to rent a wheel barrow.  I had a choice of going to this company or another nearer to my home.  I chose the company nearer to my home which was a little less expensive where I got an older one that was older and heavier.  One days use  I went to A to Z to look at what I could get for a little more money which turned out to be newer and lighter.  They didn't think I was nuts to want to look at the actual equipment and took the time to go into the actual storage warehouse and show it to me.  They also gave me the one that I thought was the newest and cleanest-long story there as to why I needed that one.\n\nOverall a five star experience, I would recommend going here.  Maybe a little more expensive but the quality of the rental experience and the equipment itself says five stars to me.", "business_id": "f9eDYb3FXVdnHuOPrxpilw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tPqjDNRVGCddRJE9nmw8PQ", "review_id": "cgOOHVodlaBZjjTb9qwACw", "text": "Rude staff!  I rented two patio umbrella propane heaters for an event.  They were late on delivery the day of the event.  Then on the scheduled pick-up time, post event, they were also late.  I waited at home for 3 hours for the scheduled pick-up.  30 minutes post time block, I called and asked their status, or to reschedule.  The gentleman on the other end told me that now they needed to charge me extra money for a specific time pick-up.  I replied, I don't need a specific time, I just was hoping that you would meet the schedule you had asked for on the equipment pick-up.  I advised that the heaters were on the patio where the delivery technician had placed them the day prior.   The gentleman at A to Z said that again they needed to charge me more money as a \"set-up\" charge to get them off my patio, where they had placed them originally.  He told me that they needed to be curb side.  So, I alone, had to carry them up a steep driveway, and they were quite heavy.  It was a struggle and massive to handle.  The customer service individuals at A to Z were rude to me and non-helpful.  All they wanted to do is stick me with charges above and beyond already set contract.  I will never use them again!", "business_id": "f9eDYb3FXVdnHuOPrxpilw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sl-7ONjHpAClKUeMcbUzbA", "review_id": "32p37bzDFbF8yC1fwAfocQ", "text": "Late on drop off. Late on pick up. Horrible and rude manors. Difficult to deal with. I dont understand the good reviews, unless the company shills are posting these five star ratings. Very bad experience over all.", "business_id": "f9eDYb3FXVdnHuOPrxpilw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "J3I2NClEbD1Xr8lOdjxlqQ", "review_id": "mjRPrhSIFW-ReRPde2pBXA", "text": "That damn tree was driving me crazy.  It had it's seasons.  two of them.  One season lasted all year and was the season of dropping leaves, seed pods and branches all over my driveway and yard, all day long.  The second season had all the same as above, with the added benefit of three months a year dropping sticky flowers and sap all over everything within 50 feet of it. Damn tree was so skinny it didn't even provide that much shade.  This tree taunted me with it's sap-dripping, leaf-littering ugliness. Over the years I grew to hate this tree. Something had to be done.  Something permanent.  I came up with a plan....\n\nI plotted to kill this tree.  Yes, I was out to exact revenge.  I scoured the local craigslist for arborist hit men.  I met a couple in a back alley bar, had a late-night conversation with another....$600 dollars to off my nightmare in the yard, and a couple hundred extra to remove the body and bury the remains.  I couldn't afford this, I'm a cheap old man.  I looked some more...\n\nFor far less than the $800, I bought a nice chainsaw, cut the tree down and turned it into a big pile of firewood in my back yard.  I will truly enjoy burning each and every one of those logs.  But now what - I've got a giant ugly stump in my front yard, where I should have a new driveway!\n\nSo, I went to a big box place that rents things you can use to destroy stuff and hide evidence.  The clerk rolls out this flimsy little thing that looked hardly bigger than a vacuum cleaner.  \"THAT's what you call a Stump Grinder\", I said, looking at him incredulously.   I was sure I would break this toy if I touched it -\"No, I said,  this is a real tree, I need a real tool, something I can hook up to my truck and drag to the scene!\"  \"We doan got nuttin' like dat, man.  You should go to A to Z for shit like dat.\" the clerk says to me...\n\nFortunately, A to Z is right around the corner from the scene of the crime.  I rolled in and found exactly what I needed - a Dosko 620H.  A fourteen inch cutting wheel with nasty sharp chipping teeth embedded in it.  This, my friends, is a stump-grinder.  After a quick, albeit unnecessary tutorial, the shop guy hooked this beast up to my truck and I dragged it back to the scene of the crime and began the task of destroying what remained of this ugly wooden beast that had taunted me for so many years.  Two hours later, stump ground down to below grade, and I even took on a second stump because it was so much fun.\n\nRenting from A to Z was a painless process, I told them what I needed, they hooked me up with the right tool that was clearly well taken care of, it started right up every time, the teeth were sharp and the shop tech hooked it up and gave me a quick tutorial on using it.  Returning it was just as easy, I just pulled in, a tech came out and unhitched the beast, checked it over and gave me a pass.  I closed out my rental ticket and went home to enjoy the view, sans ugly tree stump.  Next year, when the logs are seasoned properly, I'm gonna enjoy me some nice campfires.", "business_id": "f9eDYb3FXVdnHuOPrxpilw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mE92ymhtuE9bNNYzgEou5A", "review_id": "CY_qowcXMVG3loSWgkJi0A", "text": "Do NOT expect timely service....or really any service at all.  Thankfully, due to them not getting me a quote because \"they are busy\", I found Andrews Party Rentals and went with them for an event.  Also, as noted in other reviews, keep in mind that they will not actually bring the items to the location, but actually only dump them off curbside.  Maybe it's just me, but I'm not keen on dragging tables, linens, heaters, ,etc off of the curb and into the actual location of the event.  I gave them 1 star only because you have to in order to post a review.", "business_id": "f9eDYb3FXVdnHuOPrxpilw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fhxC6KW-8VmdgK9zhRs6SA", "review_id": "FfDmGmzPQr19Db5FFZUWQQ", "text": "I rented 3 pieces of equipment at different times over the course of 2 days. Everyone who attended to me was energetic, polite, and super-helpful  \nFirst, they steered me to the right equipment (tile breaker and chisel.) The chisel gets sharpened after each rental. The guy at the desk and the guy in the pickup room both gave me instructions on how to use it, with their names and an invitation to call back if I had any questions. The equipment worked beautifully. \nI went back later that day to get a tile scraper (also freshly sharpened.) Same great service and attitude all around, from 2 different employees.\nTip: first timers might have some trouble finding where to park. You go behind the street-front building and angle park in front of the back building. Then you drive out through the street-front building, picking up your gear along the way.", "business_id": "f9eDYb3FXVdnHuOPrxpilw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t-27_YZKsk9tMbAiwQKCwQ", "review_id": "dWzyac-nVoFK2Vv8mhLdYg", "text": "me:  \"Do you have Arrogant Bastard?\"\nhim: * blank stare * then, thinking...\nme:  \"Any other micro-brew type beers in a big bottle?\"\nhim: \"Oh, a bomber? We have Fat Tire, Guiness, Heinekein, (yada yada)...\nme:  \"Great, I'll have the Fat Tire.\"\nhim:  \"That'll be $3.50\"\n\nThis was the actual conversation today at the LIQUOR STORE across from The Vig on 40th St. and Indian School.  I've been meaning to go there and today was the perfect day since the Jeep's thermostat read 97 F today.  The Drive-Thru is the bomb, perfect for a quick beer in a brown bag.  Normally, I skip the bag. \n\nYou could always go in and shop around, they have Liquor, Beer and Wine.  Arrogant Bastard is a great beer.  I love it when any product starts off the description by telling you that you're probably not going to like it....", "business_id": "7YPQDYBoeR7ThahECMGV4Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "YzNZNgpOy9tthDnczS_ajg", "review_id": "v3wjSFPrXW06MjnQs3aRBw", "text": "\"How was The Vig?\" is the question I get every time I stumble into Empire Discount Liquors. Literally, it could be 3:30 in afternoon on a Wednesday, and the owner just assumes I'm binge drinking next door per usual and need to stock up on smokes and/or gum. He's usually right.\n\nI dig the place. I'm generally not a fan of Liquor Stores, because everything is sold at such an up charge from grocery stores. This may be all well and good for the occasional drinker who moseys in once a month for a bottle of the good shit. But I drink enough to know that I save on average $3/case of beer and upwards of $5/bottle of liquor if I get it at Safeway as opposed to anywhere with \"Liquor\" in the title.  So no, I don't come in too often, but when I do I like the selection and the employees are friendly.\n\nI'm deducting 2 stars because they close earlier than 2:00 AM ALL THE TIME. I'm sorry, but you are a liquor store. That is a 2-Star offense right there. You're right next door to one of the most popular bars in Phoenix, and just because they are legally obligated to close up shop at 2:00 doesn't mean we shouldn't enjoy the right to buy overpriced liquor from you at 1:55 and finish up elsewhere. This is VERY difficult to do when you close whenever you damn well feel like it all the time, with no advance warning to us. At least sound a damn air horn or something. Then I'd up you to 4.", "business_id": "7YPQDYBoeR7ThahECMGV4Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YzNZNgpOy9tthDnczS_ajg", "review_id": "QMoTgt7-seqTIlYSnmYAGQ", "text": "I really needed a cigarette at the Vig the other night and they were closed at 11:30 PM on a Saturday night. I'm deducting a star and holding it hostage until the next time I need something and Empire is actually open for me to get it.", "business_id": "7YPQDYBoeR7ThahECMGV4Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YzNZNgpOy9tthDnczS_ajg", "review_id": "BoDaB4tofybwHwtlj1F91g", "text": "They were open at about 10:00 PM last Saturday when I got to the Vig. Good on them! Back up to 3 stars!", "business_id": "7YPQDYBoeR7ThahECMGV4Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xZvRLPJ1ixhFVomkXSfXAw", "review_id": "E1_iKL-SOfcthCGj-0c8gg", "text": "the owner and his workers are so sweet!\n\ngreat price to buy lotto tickets for gifts!", "business_id": "7YPQDYBoeR7ThahECMGV4Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "X_kPh3nt0AJPNPHye2rTlA", "review_id": "aLSr69QICQEedDi7eRoB8w", "text": "Great selection!!  The owner and staff are friendly!!  The prices are great...there is a drive thru and it makes everything easy!  Sometimes its a little slow and the place is a little cluttered...but its alright...go to place...", "business_id": "7YPQDYBoeR7ThahECMGV4Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z2IXngszV37ZcOecH57hUQ", "review_id": "XxxYZgqQoDc0ofHCe_y6SQ", "text": "Owner was cool. They had a humidor. Good stuff! Fine cigars! Late night tip. Great spot found on my yelp app.", "business_id": "7YPQDYBoeR7ThahECMGV4Q", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7z_FKxVclOObyno9I7ZtmQ", "review_id": "M570hBq0kkJMWMONI8-ojA", "text": "We used Dr Lieb for several years until recently when we felt we had to find another vet.  We had Dr Lieb put our Westie, Emma, to sleep and the experience was not a good one.  Our expectations were driven by what we had read online about how most vets will give a sedative and then time to spend saying goodbye.  When you are ready they will administer the med which puts them to sleep permanently.  \n\nDr. Lieb said that by the time Emma got a sedative she could have her done by then.  So while Emma was still aware and able to feel everything the vet shaved her leg and rooted around for a vein.  Emma, could feel all this and was not happy and fought all three of us.  This went on so long that I got completely nauseated and upset and had to leave the room.  My husband said the vet eventually gave her something to calm her down since she couldn't get a vein with her squirming.\n\nEmma had 15 good years and I wanted her passing to be as good an experience as it could be.  She did not get that.", "business_id": "iGgl5efQjZWbdSNkr5CU8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CQSP0KO5Gg_u7n17GAJcmw", "review_id": "feoB-6LJsNj8wVoMpzinUg", "text": "I am very sad to be writing such a poor review for Desert View Animal Hospital. I have been taking my dog there for almost 4 years and the previous Vet was wonderful. Sadly she retired. I have been to see Dr Derksen 4 times now and I am not impressed. \n\nThe first few times I noticed how prone she was to push medication on the problems with my dog. I, also, noticed a significant increase in the price of the medications. I have no problem spending as much money as needed to help my dog. However, I am a nurse and I know some of the choices of medications could have been different, saved me money and still treated my dog. I wanted to give her the benefit of the doubt, because I really like Denise at the front desk. She is the only staff member I recognize now. All the vet techs I knew and really liked no longer work there. The other good thing about this office is they always schedule me in a timely manner. I got in right away today. I enjoy the convenience factor, but now I am wondering if that is because they do not have a lot of clients!!  \n\nThe last visit was my last straw. When I got to the office the vet tech did not even say hello to me. She was very nice to Finn, but did not make eye contact with me once. \n\nWhen Dr Derksen came to assess Finn she did a focused assessment. Once she was done she prescribed an antibiotic and was literally trying to walk out of the room when I was still asking questions. She then said try this antibiotic and if that does not work we will test him for valley fever. My dog is very important to me and telling me he may have valley fever, but we will wait and see is completely unacceptable to me. The prescription she gave me was doxycycline. I am a nurse and I know this medication is extremely, extremely  expensive. When I went to fill it at Walgreens they told me it was going to be 500.00. I call the office back during regular business hours to speak with Dr Derksen, but she had left for the day. I was then told by the front desk about a pharmacy that is significantly cheaper. Why would they not provide that information when I was at the office? \n\nI then spoke with a family member who is a vet tech in another state and she said Amoxicillin will treat Finn the exact same and it is 8 dollars. My family member also said that all the Vets she works with knows that doxycycline is very expensive right now and Dr Derksen should have known that. Whether she knew about the cost difference and did not care or she is incompetent, I do not care. I will not be going back to see her again.", "business_id": "iGgl5efQjZWbdSNkr5CU8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xT2cqUahzeQf_LkB_iT44g", "review_id": "SW_n2qX8E078Q9hMibU5Rg", "text": "Dr. Lieb performed surgery on our guinea pig and did an excellent job.  The surgery was flawless and our guinea is healthy and happy now.  The price was excellent for her work including general anesthesia.", "business_id": "iGgl5efQjZWbdSNkr5CU8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "MfBHBiSNol6fsNU46AlhgQ", "review_id": "OGTatqS15ApYKASiGPGD4g", "text": "It pains me to write this review. I'm hurting. But, I must yelp the truth. \n\nLet's start with the positive because I want more than anything to feel good about Kachina Dry Cleaners. \n\nThe location is good (40th st and Indian School) and I love the kitsch of their name and the sign. It's so old Arizona that I wanted so much to love them.\n\nThe woman who (I think) owns the joint is SO SWEET. I just love her. She's always happy and you leave thinking that your clothes will be in the tenderest of care. I also have made up this story that she and her husband moved out here in 1950 and opened up this dry cleaners on the outskirts of Phoenix and her husband has passed away, but she carries on the business. (Understand that I've made all of that up in my head.)\n\nThere are two OTHER women there though that are the most unpleasant creatures I've ever come into contact with. \n\nI've tried. Seriously. I've often pulled up, sat in the car and screwed up every bit of nice I had in my body to try and get them (especially one) to smile back. But, no. I get a downright grimace, no eye contact and barely an utterance. Oh, I've tried!!!! \n\nPlus, they always need at least three days. \n\nThen, they lost my clothes once. Someone ELSE had picked up my clothes. \n\nBut, I kept going back because I just love the owner. \n\nSo, I'm sorry, Kachina Dry Cleaners lady. I love you. And I want to support you. \n\nBut, I can't.", "business_id": "0tHI0-PzdFW7b9z1AJ64HQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zPqUBpy-7Bc6LdlfO2amRA", "review_id": "5yQpK3gaeIF5h3HbtVH4Xw", "text": "I was referred to Kachina Dry Cleaners by the gang at Park Avenue DC (my regular dry cleaners) on Indian School Rd. \n\nWhat a sad experience! The lady at the counter was so rude that after I dropped off my \"special\" items a pair of newly purchased thermal drapery panels - I almost went back in and asked for them back. In hindsight, I should have followed my instincts!\n\nSince the items had to be \"sent out\" and were over two weeks in the processing - I called three days past the promised date to be screamed at by the lady who answered the telephone. She yelled, \"did anyone call you?\" When I replied \"no\" but the ETA was three days ago ...she slams  down the telephone, returning 5 minutes later - saying, \"yeah they're here\" and hangs up!\n\nMy husband picked the drape up the next day - the cost was twice what was quoted...the items were not pressed, still having the original wrinkles from the packaging AND they have glue-like spots all over them. These drapes were brand new and in perfect conditions sans the packaging wrinkles...\n\nThe customer service staff is terrible - and the dry cleaning services are worse. Do not use this dry cleaner for anything that you don't mind throwing away!", "business_id": "0tHI0-PzdFW7b9z1AJ64HQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "EEsYi_yEGWADkWJxkkWcYg", "review_id": "fYRIE4NZ6r_rXjMtlVmTdA", "text": "Kachina Dry Cleaners was recommending to me by a senior level banking friend of mine that has had his weekly dry cleaning done here for years and swears by them.  \n\nThis is an outstanding cleaners.  Everything Kevin says about the older lady I feel is absolutely true.  She really is the sweetest thing ever.  I've been going here for a year and a half and even after trying another more convenient location for me, I keep coming back.  My clothes are always perfectly crisp and ready to wear.  \n\nJust 2 weeks ago, I went to put on one of my dressier shirts but noticed some sort of splatter stain down the left side of the shirt.  I don't wear this shirt very often and in fact it had been over a year since Kachina had cleaned it.  I was impressed that she took it back and cleaned it with very little grief.\n\nIf you haven't tried these guys, you should!  Their prices are great for the quality and level of service they give.", "business_id": "0tHI0-PzdFW7b9z1AJ64HQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RRoSR9Yh1HCYKbju0ZmqRA", "review_id": "hJ3l06nfQhk4VzpoIHuCUw", "text": "Kachina Dry Cleaners is the best in town! ...and the owner (Stella) is adorable! \n\nI've been bringing my dry cleaning to Kachina since 2005 when I moved to that part of town; today I don't live over there anymore but I still bring my clothes to Kachina. \n\nI have anything from Hugo Boss suits to a few button down shirts from Old-Navy and everything in between, and I trust Kachina with everything. Never once have they let me down! My shirts are always perfect, never missing a button and they even put collar stays in the collars. My pants have razor sharp creases and my sweaters look brand new!\n\nI even trusted them with a California-King goose down comforter, this truly is the best cleaner in town.\n\nThank you Stella, I wouldn't take my clothes anywhere else!", "business_id": "0tHI0-PzdFW7b9z1AJ64HQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IjxVBS1vFtHadxz_kvHW3w", "review_id": "V7gd1ZjwkqX0XWPRS2oVog", "text": "We have been using Kachina Dry Cleaners for the past 7 years and have never been disappointed.  Service is excellent, and they will expedite if requested.  We had tried the discount cleaners down the street, and while the shirts weren't bad, the dry cleaning was horrible.  Stella and her son, Stacey, are great!", "business_id": "0tHI0-PzdFW7b9z1AJ64HQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9Z05mtXrXJ-22PElwp1ahA", "review_id": "8DQ9Y-L0SDKV9G-eEg5kRw", "text": "Great place to maintain your pet's olympic form. Vets and techs are super-sweet, thorough, and will answer all of your questions. When I take our kitten there, I tell her she's going to the spa. When she comes back, I think she believed it!", "business_id": "8o7qTYEYrTT3_7c3ObqeLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "e4TQFVfepzHf--hnBsjntg", "review_id": "sJ21LuAc_lftcPCPt8Zijg", "text": "I really like this vet clinic. I've tried a few others in the area and Blue Cross is by far the standout.  The facility looks very new to me and is impeccably clean.  It has separate entrances and waiting areas for cats and dogs to minimize the trauma, which is a nice touch.  I have found the vets here to be extremely responsive and kind.  And they put up with my maniac cat that just HATES going to the vet.  You've seen cartoons of the Tasmanian Devil, right?  That's my cat at any vet clinic.", "business_id": "8o7qTYEYrTT3_7c3ObqeLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZKuevUayT2eqkGNrJm2nAg", "review_id": "8wX9MC3wgSKtApMo-zPYtQ", "text": "For my first review this is going to be brief. \n\nExtremely brief. \n\nWonderful veterinary clinic. Exceptionally helpful and kind staff. Clean facility. Can't say much more except......BRAVO!!! Well done!!! Excellent job!!!\n\nAnd one more....BRAVO!!!\n\nNow I'm off to look after my cat who still isn't out of the woods but is 100 times better than she was.", "business_id": "8o7qTYEYrTT3_7c3ObqeLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "78akFsTwDcO0i0NlDZX3SQ", "review_id": "7bSnOw0m3TpAKD5TcPA_MA", "text": "If you're looking for a vet you can trust, I'd definitely call Dr. Stacey Ryan. She's been taking care of my dog Mikki since I moved here a year ago. Dr. Ryan is caring, compassionate and very knowledgable. When Mikki was sick this past summer I brought her to see Dr. Ryan and a few days later Dr. Ryan called to follow up on how Mikki was feeling. If you take your pet to Blue Cross you'll be in good hands. The staff is really great too.", "business_id": "8o7qTYEYrTT3_7c3ObqeLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H0nYlvGjMA9szTaqIwTwpg", "review_id": "JVUcKubC8M6VZHoschdSKQ", "text": "The doctor was right on their diagnosis and prescribed the correct treatment everytime I visited. Highly recomended.", "business_id": "8o7qTYEYrTT3_7c3ObqeLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BL00rDLTx70bwXhgDA4WAg", "review_id": "SvZe6pXj-WmGvMJoNizDpw", "text": "After reading all the reviews for this clinic I really wanted to take my kitty there, but I also called \"Alta Vista\" and \" Dog/Cat/Bird Hospital\" and was pleasantly surprised to find out that apart from being rated the best \"Blue Cross\" had the most reasonable prices. I called on Monday and they were booked but after I told them what was going on with my kitty and that we needed to see the doctor as soon as possible, they said they might be able to \"squeeze\" us in some time that day and that it would cost extra $20. I also requested Dr. Ryan if it was possible at all. So, our appointment was scheduled for 4 p.m. but since I don't drive I had to ask one of my friends to take me there, and one of them could do it but she could do it at 2 p.m. which means I would have to wait there.. It worked out well: somebody cancelled their appointment and they were able to take us in at 3 p.m. and we didn't have to pay extra. To cut a long story short, I completely agree with all the previous reviews for this clinic. Dr. Ryan is the best doctor one can wish for! Unfortunately she wasn't able to save my kitty because it turned out she had cancer and was suffering, so I had to let her go, but Dr. Ryan was there to support my decision... I just told her I didn't want my little girl to suffer, and if she couldn't have good quality life anymore it was time to let her go. She didn't try to run more tests than we needed, I could feel it wasn't about money but about my pet. She was very gentle and considerate with her. I absolutley trust Dr. Ryan and would HIGHLY recommend her and the clinic to anyone. Brandie - the girl on the reception, was also really nice and helpful in trying to get that appointment for us the same day. I don't have anything negative to say about this place and if I have another pet I will definitely be going there for our checkups and etc. They are open Mon.-Fr.: 7a.m.-6p.m., Saturday:8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Office visit and exam - $42; chest x-ray (2 views) - $125", "business_id": "8o7qTYEYrTT3_7c3ObqeLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u9R2ecIaJ6NFu1nzHEDbmQ", "review_id": "3a3glBZqu0-VdQO7gOiUKw", "text": "I have been taking my almost 3 year old Shih-Tzu Godiva there since she was 6 weeks old. I originally went there because of friends that used them for their pets, but have stayed because of the stellar service. They are always courteous, prompt and accommodating.  I cannot say enough great things about the doctors and technicians who run Blue Cross Veterinary. I am one of those crazy dog owners who pampers my baby better than most children and the staff really caters to that. They explain procedures, give check-up calls and make sure that both owner and pet are happy and healthy when you leave.", "business_id": "8o7qTYEYrTT3_7c3ObqeLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0UT3CxZuoNZavmluVvTaiw", "review_id": "Zz9Xfy9LgyKJxaMSJ-DHVg", "text": "I live in Gilbert and drive to Scottsdale for Dr. Dutton, that says a lot. She understands people who have financial situations and does not push unnecessary treatments and provides other options. \n\nOne quick story to show why I love her so much: My female rottie came down with a rare blood disorder. When I brought her in during the day because of her 1st symptoms all the needed tests were run and we had to wait for the results. I brought my dog home and later that night her nose started bleeding. Around 7pm I called their office, totally expecting them to be gone for the night and for me to be transferred to the ER Clinic, but one of the other vets answered. I explained I had seen Dr. Dutton earlier that day and what was going on. She told me she would try to get ahold of Dr. Dutton, 10 minutes later Dr. Dutton called me from her home. She told me to bring my dog and she would meet me at her office. I have never heard of a vet willing to come back into the office, or even calling you from their home! I highly recommend her and know several friends who also use her! \n\nI have also taken my dogs in and they were seen by the other vets on staff when Dr. Dutton wasn't available, they have all been great.", "business_id": "8o7qTYEYrTT3_7c3ObqeLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 15, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PoQOIZc2q5nud7uVz_jdjw", "review_id": "aQ-f9yoS_-p65eowGW7IEg", "text": "So disappointed. All the reviews here are great, and this is so close to my home that I was excited to bring my kitten in to set up a health relationship with these veterinarians. But in the past two weeks my cat has had two different non-emergency but still urgent care situations come up and BCVC totally dropped the ball.  Please note that the 2 star score is because the doctors themselves are pretty nice. If you can get to them.\n\n Last week it was diarrhea, which could mean a myriad of larger problems. I called after business hours and left a message for the on call vet, Dr. Dutton on the 'non-emergency' line. I just wanted to find out if there were symptoms to be looking for. The Dr. never returned my call. The next morning and a totally unconcerned receptionist told me there were no same day appointments, 1 appointment the next day in mid-afternoon (when I'm at work) and a few the 2nd day in the morning.\nThe 2nd day appt was made and I went in to see Dr. Brandt who was fairly prompt and examed Josie, gave her a 72 hour vitamin med to help her bowels and sent us off. \n\nLast night I got home to a cat with one eye almost completely shut and weeping, with green mucus, a very red third eyelid. Scary. I knew I had to wait until 7AM to call, because BCVC doesn't take messages, and clearly the on call vets don't give a shit, so I got up this morning and just brought her in at 7, hoping they could spare a minute to look at my cat's freaky eye problem. There was no one else in the waiting room (of course) when I arrived, yet the receptionist told me there were no appointments available until 4PM (again when I'm working) and had no interest in letting me see someone now. I asked if they had affiliate clinic recommendations, or a nearby rec at least, and she said no. She did offer to let me leave my cat ALL day in a cage at the clinic so she would be there for the 4PM appointment, but well, my cat can't explain her symptoms to the doctor now can she?\n\nFinally I squeezed the name of an emergency clinic on 40th and Cactus out of her and took off for there. \n\nLook I'm sorry my cat can't get sick on your schedule Blue Cross Veterinary Clinic, but maybe for your next customer (since I won't be returning) you could offer a bit of compassion for an animal in distress.", "business_id": "8o7qTYEYrTT3_7c3ObqeLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UCyw6BDhKcu0DuT0_7kBAw", "review_id": "Dm78m8tNwUJmLujidcAXuQ", "text": "I'm a huge fan of BCVC. Not only is the location extremely convenient for me but the facility is well maintained and very inviting. Dr. Ryan is one of the sweetest and most caring Veterinarians I have every met. She takes the time to listen to what you have to say and when it comes to treatment for illness or ailments she actually gives you options as apposed to giving you a list of treatments, pill, x-rays etc., that your pet \"must have\". Pets can be very expensive so it's nice to know that there are Vet's out there that will give you honest and realistic treatment options. \n\nEven though I am moving all the way across town, I will still come to see Dr. Ryan at BCVC...She's awesome!", "business_id": "8o7qTYEYrTT3_7c3ObqeLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "seDO1LR7RZBt9DuO8Im-eQ", "review_id": "u0HljSfg7fXRAxKrK6dW7g", "text": "I have been  using Blue Cross Animal Hospital for more than 30 years.  You will not find a better facility in the Phoenix area.  The staff is informed and caring and the doctors can't be beat!  If there were 10 stars available they would get them from me!", "business_id": "8o7qTYEYrTT3_7c3ObqeLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5HWgTLwBM0_lZLroPOf1QQ", "review_id": "D9vlpgBBHrBAJO07RDp4ng", "text": "I have decided that I need to be writing more reviews since I base so many of my experiences on what other Yelpers have to say yet I have never sat down to write a review myself. This Vet is going to change that.\n\nI could easily go on and on about how amazing this place is, but it would inevitably repeat what many others have said so I'll try to make it short...ish.\n\nAfter being TERRIBLY dissatisfied with The Scottsdale Veterinary Clinic I seeked the guidance of Yelpers to help me find a new Vet for my dog Slapshot who was having a mixture of issues with arthritis and stomach problems. After reading so many good reviews of BCVC and comparing them to various great reviews for other places, my gut instinct (and the feeling that BCVC treats 1st time visitors with love and care; many other places have good reviews from folks going there for 20 years. That doesn't help me determine how they are with 1st time visitors) led me to give them a try. BOY am I glad I did!! I called one morning and they were able to get me in that afternoon with Dr. Ryan. She is a GODSEND when compared to the many vets I have visited in the past. She is kind, honest, INCREDIBLY caring, and she understands folks being in financial distress. I dont make much money, so when it's time to go to the vet, I get that queezy, I'm-about-to-spend-$400 feeling in my stomach. Not anymore. After thoroughly checking out Slap's symptoms and actually LISTENING to what I had to say, Dr. Ryan printed out a quote and went through each and every option with me. We decided what was best to do now and what could wait. The quote was for over $400 and I left, HAPPILY spending $179 (X-Rays & Exam), despite the potential that Slapshot may have a life-threatening tumor. She was so thorough and caring that she wanted me to give her a call the next week to bring Slap by so she could feel the tumor and see if it was growing or shrinking, free of cost and appointment. All I had to do was call to make sure she was there and I could stop by.\n\nTurns out, Slap was having some issues with the aspirin we started giving him for his arthritis and after 2 weeks, he was acting kinda strange. We called and talked to Dr. Ryan and she wanted to set up a formal appointment to make sure she had the time to do a thorough exam. After an in-depth exam, we have noticed a decrease in the tumor size and believe the intestinal problems were due to the aspirin. She prescribed 2 pills to help clear out his GI Tract as well as Tramadal for his arthritis as it will not have the harmful side effects of aspirin. (Despite prescribing 3 medications, she is very fond of providing over-the-counter and \"natural\" forms of relief. Foods you can feed, etc. in hopes of avoiding unnecessary medications, so those who feel like they are always bombarded by \" your dog NEEDS to take THESE pills\" will feel great comfort with Dr. Ryan)\n\nWhen we were paying at the counter (which, I forgot to mentioned is staffed with awesome, caring, genuine people who you cant help but smile around and feel like even THEY care passionately about your animal) we were given the total of $42 for the 3 different pills and told that the visit fee had been waved by Dr. Ryan bc she wanted us to come in formally vs just stopping by for a quick check. How can you not LOVE THAT!?!?\n\nOk, I lied, this isn't a short review, but I just had to tell my story and this is only the surface of it. Long story short. I have NEVER been so happy with ANY Dr experience in my life. And quite honestly, if I go there and face $400 of work to make Slap better, I wont question her judgement one bit bc I KNOW she only has OUR (myself, Slapshot, and MY wallet) BEST interest at heart. She knows how much money things are and if she tells me that I NEED to pay for it, I will. I have yet to walk out that door with ANY REGRET.\n\nI can't speak for any of the other Dr's (although everyone who comes in for care seems to leave the same way I do), but trust me when I say that Dr. Ryan is AWESOME and if you are looking to find a new vet, you should ABSOLUTELY give her a shot!! And the place is clean and bright and the staff is AWESOME and they offer treats and kisses (for the dogs) as you pay your not-as-high-as-every-other-vet-bill. Not sure of the general exam cost but I want to say it is $45 compared to the +/- $65 that I was charged at Scottsdale Vet Clinic (and a few others that I had called in the past). That alone is worth giving them a visit. Dr. Ryan and staff will do the rest of the convincing themselves!!\n\n10 STARS and 4 PAWS UP!!!  Thank You Dr. Ryan & Blue Cross Staff, I have my vet for life!! \n\n- Dustin F. and Slapshot...F.", "business_id": "8o7qTYEYrTT3_7c3ObqeLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Nd2l1DGMO8z4ZyQnFD-UFA", "review_id": "yhrezLZTrsT0PfNWmH-vBQ", "text": "This place is AMAZING. The staff was courteous and kind. The separate waiting rooms for dogs and cats is so genius. Makes everything easier. \n\n My cat Calvin had his teeth cleaned there. And my poor old cat named Spot was put down there. On both occasions they were informative of my options and were genuine in their empathy for my decisions. \n\nCalvin's surgery went awesome  he ended up having 9 extractions. I know it added years to his life. It was an expensive day at the vet that day but was still reasonable and not overly inflated.\n\nPutting Spot down I thought I wouldn't be able to do it. They made me and her so comfortable. I didn't even cry till it was all over, I didn't want to upset her. As far as euthanasia I cannot imagine it going smoother.\n\nI have since moved to Tempe. I will still return time and again to BCVC. I need to make Darby an appt for a dental cleaning right now as a matter of fact.", "business_id": "8o7qTYEYrTT3_7c3ObqeLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8e4fv7KfuWCPiNADzFNb6g", "review_id": "XyxaYeXKzcrjFbZdmcCFjw", "text": "I had been going to this vet for almost 10 years, up until my cat passed away recently. \nDr. Ryan, being my primary vet, is extremely considerate, caring, and listens to your concerns and descriptions of your pets' ailments. She offers several treatment options and lets you know the associated costs of each, and what each treatment may or may not do for your pet. She also offers non-medicine treatment options for things you can do for your pet without vet or medicinal intervention. With Dr. Ryan, I had a couple vet fees waived because she generously and kindly considered them \"follow up\" visits instead of new visits.\nWhen it was time to put my cat to sleep, I had to make an \"Emergency Room\" style visit, where I was not on their schedule, but could wait and one of the vets would squeeze me in when there was time. I was informed I might have to wait a long time, but I waited less than 30 minutes. And Dr. Ryan made a point to be my attending vet because she knew of my cat's decline and situation. While emotionally traumatic for me, Dr. Ryan was extremely sympathetic and professional and helped me make the difficult decision to put my cat to sleep. She and the staff were very respectful during this time which really helped me.\nWhile Dr. Ryan was my primary vet, I did have experience also with Dr. Bennett. Both are great. Having the cat and dog areas separate is also great. Because this vet clinic is so popular, you should try to make appointments a week in advance if you want to see a specific vet. But if you don't care which vet you get, you can usually get in within a few days, and sometimes even next day.", "business_id": "8o7qTYEYrTT3_7c3ObqeLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "l2sXKm5odDH92zxjCWD-kw", "review_id": "7Tw_pjXFXUTHLJfXStDYFA", "text": "Our poor dog, Duke, started forming a huge lump on his side in February. We started by taking him to Banfield- don't go there! The vet there told us that his condition was a \"medical mystery\". Great, thanks. We took him to a different Banfield clinic, which didn't give us any better answers.\n\nFinally, I decided to look on Yelp for reviews of vets and find the best one. I read Dustin F's review of Dr. Ryan and decided to try her. That turned out to be a great decision. Dr. Ryan was able to quickly diagnose him (bone cancer :-( ...) and give us some medicine to take away his pain. She also consulted with other vets and a cancer specialist, to be sure she was correct.\n\nOur dog lived much longer than he was predicted to. He had to be put to sleep at the end of July. Dr. Ryan was always there for us, though. We called her every day the last week of his life. She always worked to fit us in to her busy schedule (she is popular!) and made sure we understood everything about Duke's condition. The last night he was with us, we paged Dr. Ryan and she called us back within an hour on her day off! She truly is an excellent vet and cares so much about the animals she treats.", "business_id": "8o7qTYEYrTT3_7c3ObqeLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A_O8wZOsMTPwyeYA4-Rsow", "review_id": "UtQex0w96ppPwqkT6Yp_Qg", "text": "Just a well run facility. The Vets on staff are always been young, attentive, sensitive and caring to both of the dogs that I have taken here.\n\nWait times have never been long, and the front desk staff has always been sharp and \"on it\".", "business_id": "8o7qTYEYrTT3_7c3ObqeLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FHDI8M5sm6lrZXNUBZAOfA", "review_id": "VLcRvxj8FZY9p7YhKiA1-A", "text": "What a relief. You know that feeling when you finally need a really important but common service, you don't have even a slight clue as to where to go, the options are overwhelming, and you really can't afford a \"trial and error\" that results in error? Tailors and dentists come to mind. Veterinarians also fall into this category for me.\n\nMy hound developed a large mass on her hind leg and from the first phone call to Blue Cross, I had a very reassuring feeling that she'd be in the right hands. Our first visit was a slam dunk - my hound warmed right up to Dr. Ryan who walked us thru our options in a very knowledgeable and comforting way. Three days later, we dropped her off, had it removed, and we are on our way to recovery. \n\nThough the lump saga is far from over, I'm confident this is the best place to be dealing with it. The staff is friendly to both of us (owners need just as much TLC as pets in these situations), and the location is convenient. We'll be patrons/patients for a long time.", "business_id": "8o7qTYEYrTT3_7c3ObqeLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7z_FKxVclOObyno9I7ZtmQ", "review_id": "iEnaYXGAKKAw_HgTyDX4Sg", "text": "I really really wanted to love this place.  It comes highly recommended by so many people here on yelp plus it is located in a great spot.   I liked Dr Ryan right away on our first visit.  I was hesitant about her because she is so young but she won me over by the end of our visit.  I decided the 30 minute wait must have been just an emergency issue and chalked it off.  \n\nToday was my second visit when I brought our other dog in for his shots.\nI had requested Dr Ryan because she had been so good the first time.  When I had to change our appointment a week out I decided to wait a few days longer just so we could get her.  Well, again I was tapping my toes in the exam room.  This time for almost an hour.  I finally told them I had to leave and the staff offered me Dr Dutton who came in right away and gave  the shots.  \n\nMost places, would give you a break on the visit fee or write it off after making you wait almost an hour.  Not them.  Full price.  The fact that people work hard to get to their appointments on time seems to escape some establishments.  Blue Cross is apparently one of them.  Only one person stuck their head in to say she was running late.  Other than that I could have been running a prostitution ring out of that room and no one would have noticed.\n\nSorry Blue Cross...burn me once shame on you...burn me twice and shame on me.  I won't be returning.  You have nice vets but there are lots of good vets in the valley that will actually value my time and business.", "business_id": "8o7qTYEYrTT3_7c3ObqeLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zJUBM05Gdg26haY6-BcdJQ", "review_id": "sAADs5wRzvfXy0PfJ90-pQ", "text": "I was referred to Blue Cross by a friend who absolutely loved Dr Peter. Over the years, I took 4 of my dogs there for care and was always happy with the care they received. They were very compassionate and never tried to up-sell me on anything unnecessary. \n\nWhen I had an emergency with one of my dogs that ended very sadly, the doctors went above and beyond when I decided to take my sick dog home that night and Dr Brandt graciously came in extra early (before the clinic opened) to meet us when we realized we'd have to have our dog put to sleep. I'll never forget it. \n\nI understand sometimes there is a wait and I was not a fan when they decided to charge an 'emergency' fee for unscheduled visits, but I'm sure there was a reason behind instituting this policy. \n\nI've referred several friends & colleagues to BCVC and continue to do so.", "business_id": "8o7qTYEYrTT3_7c3ObqeLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UWc-mX2rdCg1RCMJIw9vfA", "review_id": "V7EZ_FjxD9WZwCjUfF89lw", "text": "Dr. Bennett is the best vet that I have found anywhere.  My dogs are my children and last Fall my 13 year old pug was diagnosed with terminal cancer.  Dr.  Bennett was kind and compassionate, yet honest with the prognosis and quality of life ahead.  After going to a cancer specialist that she recommended I made the difficult decision to let my little man go with as little pain and as much dignity as possible.  3 months later I adopted another male pug, so that my female pug would have another companion.  Dr. Bennett has been fabulous with both.  She will personally call me to answer any questions/concerns I may have and my pugs adore her.  Anyone looking for a vet who will love and care for their four legged children should schedule an appt with Dr. Bennett.  BTW, she has 2 pugs of her own, so pug owners looking for someone who understands the unique issues with pugs, here she is!", "business_id": "8o7qTYEYrTT3_7c3ObqeLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gSXiUnctbjjnwVfKg9-0Ag", "review_id": "oyMdt23QnFJNYOh-LZ7uuA", "text": "I've been using BCVC for 10 yrs.  The reviews here are overwhelmingly positive but I feel the need to respond to the couple of folks who complained about having to wait and about not being able to be seen right away.  First - from lots of experience with this clinic I can assure you long waits are unusual and related to unexpected urgencies in someones pet.  Second - the complaints I read about not being seen right away sounded like the writers are expecting emergency service at this clinic.  It's not an emergency clinic.  They don't pretend to be an emergency clinic.   Expectations need to be realistic -  someone complained that they had a new kitten with a runny eye so they just showed up and asked to be seen.  They are always booked solid but even though this person just showed up unscheduled at a non-emergency clinic, they offerred to let the person leave the kitty so they could work it in but this person decided to complain about that too. Ridiculous. \n\nDr. Bennet is my primary vet and I have complete trust in her but my pets have seen every doctor there at some point because they do make room and offer other vets when they need to do so.  My pets and I have recieved nothing by high quality service and excellent care.  In fact, this clinic and it's doctors have gone out of the way on a couple of occassions in order to make room at a moments notice when trying to turn an ailing cat's health around, and to follow up with me, off hours on a Sunday, after another kitty had to have surgery.  \n\nExcellent care, excellent service.  Don't treat them like an emergency room and you won't be dissappointed.", "business_id": "8o7qTYEYrTT3_7c3ObqeLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7L9KqoLUKNP6OyAOt7kjww", "review_id": "P6LrvCcX_PuNBJq1oFJe-g", "text": "Had a great experience with BCVC today. My dog was sick so they were able to find a spot for her right away. Short wait and very friendly and knowledgeable staff! Highly recommend to any pet owner!", "business_id": "8o7qTYEYrTT3_7c3ObqeLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CLSW0gefsiXqG7FzCfQSOA", "review_id": "F3edK6ibRAkw0IB49xOikQ", "text": "I had been going to Blue Cross since I adopted my wonderful soulmate, Amelia, in 2003. Blue Cross was her clinic when she was with AZ Rescue, so I figure, why change?!  Amelia was an indoor cat, so she only saw the vet through the years when updated vaccinations were necessary.  Dr Ryan was her primary vet, but she has seen other doctors at the clinic without any issues. Regarding the waiting at Blue Cross, it has never been an issue for me. I love this place!  Now more than ever!\n\nWe also adopted another cat 2 years ago, that also attends Blue Cross. We drive from North Phoenix down to 36th St and Indian School for the amazing service of Blue Cross and Dr Ryan. Simply AMAZING!\n\nOver 6 months ago, my beautiful Amelia developed a mammory tumor. I was devasted. Dr Ryan was so thorough and understanding. We all decided that surgery was best and proceeded to remove the tumor.  Amelia was in excellent health and worries were not necessary.......until.........during her recovery a couple weeks later, she develped CRF (chronic renal failure). Again, beyond devastated!\n\nAmelia was hospitalized for a week at Blue Cross. I was able to visit her everyday and Dr Ryan ALWAYS kept me up to date on what was happening. Even when I would call multiple times a day, not one staff member was annoyed with me.  Everyone was EXCELLENT!  Amelia was the resident sick kitty at the time and they all participated in her recovery. We almost lost her right then and there, but she bounced back with decent blood results and was able to go home.\n\nShe was on constant fluids (everyday), medication and visited Dr Ryan often for the past 6 months. In the end, she weighed only 4 lbs, but fought the most incredible fight. Dr Ryan did EVERYTHING possible for Amelia. However, Amelia lost her fight on 10/2/12 and I have never been so heartbroken.  Dr Ryan and her staff have been INCREDIBLE. She guided me though the \"putting to sleep\" process and continually explained everything to me through my sobs.  She even cried herself.\n\nDr Ryan, I dont know if you read these, but I couldnt have made it through the past 6 months without you.  I appreciate you more than words can ever explain.\n\nThank you!  You are my vet for life! I will see you soon!", "business_id": "8o7qTYEYrTT3_7c3ObqeLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_uLtybFNthITalKyAiFurA", "review_id": "__H2r-NZl4mPLqI2oi1CSQ", "text": "I've had cats and dogs treated here and have always found the staff to be caring and professional.  Dr. Ryan, in particular, is a kind, warm person whose love for animals is obvious.  I would recommend her to anyone.\n\nThe only thing keeping me from giving 5 stars is that, on one occasion I watched the front desk receptionist make a woman feel guilty because she opted against a recommended treatment due to the cost.  I'm sure the pet owner didn't feel great about the fact she couldn't afford the care - there was no need to make her feel worse.  I've heard this is done at many vets, sadly.", "business_id": "8o7qTYEYrTT3_7c3ObqeLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t6JOHatHOdnSTKsE3X3zyw", "review_id": "Tk-dZrEYefoI5N0cJX61Kw", "text": "AWESOME VET!  Dr. Peter has cared for our dogs for 12+ years.  He has taken A+ care of our 3 dog's medical needs: every visit; every need, emergency, and general care.  \n\nWhen we lost one of our dear tail waggin' dogs to a coyote, he cleaned him up for burial.  Not too much later we received a precious footprint in clay of our dog.  It was so thoughtful!  All this office does is with utmost care and compassion.  I highly recommend Blue Cross Veterinary Clinic!  (I never write reviews, but this one is way overdue!)", "business_id": "8o7qTYEYrTT3_7c3ObqeLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DJzbBORAJjTiTzFCEdoMQQ", "review_id": "XejpUJsrIPD891o1mUambg", "text": "This is a great place for my \"kids.\" Dr. Dutton is very knowledgeable and really spends quality time with both me and my dogs. I never feel like she's trying to pressure me into services or get things that aren't necessary. She also opts for holistic remedies first for certain things. My dog has terrible chronic allergies and she talked to me about diet, seasonal allergies, baths, and exhausted every other possibility before we decided that medication was the way to go. I feel like my dogs are in good hands with Dr. Dutton and I love that she's realistic about what people can afford for veterinary care--she's never made me feel bad or guilty if I opt not to do something due to cost.", "business_id": "8o7qTYEYrTT3_7c3ObqeLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BiZvuNKi0bs_YwttHhhq4w", "review_id": "YbQIBgJ_y1O_IxIBAhRMqQ", "text": "Boyfriend and I had a great experience here. My co-worker recommended these guys and the Yelp reviews confirmed it was a good decision. \n\nPoor Milly Mutt had a rash on her belly and was acting weird and not as spunky as normal. We found out she had an allergic reaction to something and had a parasite. They gave her a shot on spot and gave us the results of the poo test a day later saying they already had her prescription ready for us. \n\nEveryone there loved Milly, as I am sure they love every animal that walks through the doors. Boyfriend met with the doctor and said he was nice and great with the pups.\n\nWhen I called to make the appointment, the woman I spoke with was so kind and excited to meet Milly and you could tell she was an all around animal person which made me happy.\n\nI plan on taking our two cats here to get shots and get their chips updated and taking Milly Mutt back here for a chip and any checkups/emergencies. Its great to finally have a relationship with a vet in the area.", "business_id": "8o7qTYEYrTT3_7c3ObqeLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jdf3Djkxa6YQjhyd_YCCXQ", "review_id": "eFofx5LswoJm3ut_RIinng", "text": "Five years ago, my husband and I moved to Phoenix. We needed to find a new vet for our cats, and did not know a soul. So, I turned to the internet and chose one based on Yelp reviews. That's how I ended up at Blue Cross Veterinary Clinic.  Blue Cross is about twenty minutes from my house, without traffic (I live in Laveen). Sure, there more than a few vets between my house and Blue Cross, but I have never felt like looking for a new vets. That is really saying a lot, because we have three cats. Cats do not like car rides, especially long ones!! Still, I love the care my babies get from all the doctors and staff there. I have nothing but an awesome experience with ever doctor there, but Dr. Mulla is my favorite. Like I already mentioned, all the doctors there are great and caring, but something about Dr. Mulla really puts me at ease. I adore my fur babies and would not want to take them anywhere else.", "business_id": "8o7qTYEYrTT3_7c3ObqeLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GnVO27nY57XxN96Xdea0ow", "review_id": "f85yRHrCsDldlWa9WE3UuQ", "text": "We have been using Blue Cross since we moved to the Valley nearly 15 years ago.  We had always thought they were great.... until recently.  We had a cat who had been their patient since we moved here.  We had been in several times with him over the preceding month or so because he was old and showing his age.  The day I called them and really needed them, though, I asked if they could see him that day because our guy had stopped moving around very much, and stopped eating and drinking.  I told them this over the phone, only to be told they could 'fit me in' next Thursday (more than a week after I was calling).  I'd been bumped and forced to wait for myriad emergencies of others; I figured this was the time we would be the emergency.\n\nI understand that the vets have lives.  But I seriously expected someplace I'd been going to (and spent lots of money with over the years) to be a LOT more accommodating when a pet is in need of end of life services, especially one who has been a patient for so long.  \n\nThe doctors have always been great.  Unfortunately, the quality of the staff has been going downhill in recent years.  This latest experience has caused us to finally decide to find another vet.", "business_id": "8o7qTYEYrTT3_7c3ObqeLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "YwYqTAVh8OmerhaRsDCHQg", "review_id": "gKLOS9FVCq4ik2G_hHJ6Tw", "text": "My fiance and I had our first appointments at this dentist office and have nothing but great things to say about it! We both saw Dr. Erskine who is young, very friendly and down to earth! He took time with each of us to talk about any problems we might be having and gave practical solutions. The hygienists were amazing - they were so nice and patient! I think that I had the best by far - there has never been a time that I have enjoyed going to the dentist, so this is a first!!! Also check out their website for biographies of the dentists - there are two and I hear that Dr. Choules is awesome as well!!! If you're looking for a new dentist, definitely give them a try!", "business_id": "hjeStj9CW_4bIa0sP9Pb-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "peDZ-OUbdR6bKrcijEs-AA", "review_id": "Im4EBb106JIb35xAPnqoqA", "text": "I was referred by a family friend to Dr. Choules' office about 2 years ago, and I have been returning every 6 months.  I always have a great experience there, which is refreshing.  I've been to some dentists that are like used car salesmen.\nThey always pair me with the same dental hygienist, Melissa, who I swear takes notes about my life.  I build water features, and she politely asks me questions about work.  At my last appointment, Melissa asked if I knew about a new development in Scottsdale that is supposed to have fountains in the future.  i didn't know about it, so I did some research at the office and have a meeting lined up with the General Contractor!", "business_id": "hjeStj9CW_4bIa0sP9Pb-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D5I9x6Uun4-N37vCm30Mzg", "review_id": "Drv9uy79_NLOuEsqTq0-Qg", "text": "The best dentist I have ever been to by far.  The pricing is very fair, and they have worked with my insurance changes.  Dr. Erskine is very honest, and very personable, he doesn't talk to down to you, and he never tries to push dental work or procedures that you don't need.  The first time I came here, it had been about 4 years since I had seen a dentist, and it was a great experience.  He said that all I needed was a deep clean since it had been so long, and didn't try and push anything extra on me (expensive mouthwash, extra charge for deep cleaning, etc.). Both hygienists that I have seen have also been great, and I have never had my mouth feel so clean after a dentist visit.", "business_id": "hjeStj9CW_4bIa0sP9Pb-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "peDZ-OUbdR6bKrcijEs-AA", "review_id": "zdLC5V52ZVCmfIg6lOvbWQ", "text": "Unfortunately, I had an insurance change and Dr. Choules' office no longer accepts my insurance...when they called to remind me it was time to schedule an appointment, I let them know of the change.  They told me they were sorry to lose me as a patient, but to please be sure to get my dental records from them when I had time so I could bring them to my new dentist. \nIt's nice when an establishment still stays classy even when they lose your business. I wish circumstances were different and I was able to still see Dr. Choules. I will definitely return if my carrier changes again!", "business_id": "hjeStj9CW_4bIa0sP9Pb-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uWdf1u0DYu2mqu7gYpputQ", "review_id": "TpEeYBInJSgu718E-kiPlg", "text": "After years of neglecting my teeth due to a fear of dentists, I finally faced up to it. My experience with Dr Choules and his staff was very pleasant and professional", "business_id": "hjeStj9CW_4bIa0sP9Pb-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ltGh04bjEBhwItWVVG7UJg", "review_id": "2zCePo2lM41OtVM78sI0cg", "text": "I struck gold...twice!\n\nAre you one of those people who has a fear of the dentist's chair? Well, this is the place for you!\n\nI'm originally from out of state and refused to see a local dentist, opting to wait for visits \"back home\" where I could be seen by my favorite dentist to whom I've been very loyal. He was very skilled and we had a great rapport.\n\nThe day finally came when I couldn't wait for that trip back home due to the lifetime supply of plaque in my teeth. A friend recommended Dr. Choules' office because  of the reputation for getting patients out of the chair in time to get to work early in the morning. I had no idea what I'd also find was skilled, friendly, personable service to rival what I left behind back home.\n\nEveryone --- from the front office to the hygienists to the dentists --- have provided professional, sensitive service with a smile. Melissa, in particular, has been a joy to have as my hygienist. We never seem to lack for things to chat about --- which is a challenge when you're having your teeth cleaned! You'll never feel nervous or uncomfortable in her care. She's the most thoughtful, gentle and considerate hygienist anyone could ask for. I hope someone's reading this and giving her a big, fat raise!\n\nSo, if you're shopping around for dental care, do yourself a favor and make an appointment here. You won't be disappointed. Oh, and the $50 take home bleaching kit offer with a Yelp check in can't be beat! :D", "business_id": "hjeStj9CW_4bIa0sP9Pb-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8SL2Wj7oey5WNEKiquXlig", "review_id": "MZalHu8RqDyBw_nJvCsqhA", "text": "I hadn't been to the dentist in 5 years, and was incredibly anxious to come in for a cleaning. Every dentist I've ever been to has left me in pain for days, as I have incredibly sensitive teeth and just getting a cleaning is at best incredibly uncomfortable. However, I left Choules Family Dentistry having had a totally different experience: it didn't hurt at all, and I really felt like the hygienist was very in tune with how I was feeling. I wish I could remember her name (I went a few months ago) because she was great, really personable and skilled. \n\nMy actual experience with the dentist (not sure which one, I'm bad with names!) was brief and felt a little rushed, but I'm not taking off a star because leaving the office with my mouth feeling simply clean and happy instead of painful and bruised is so awesome. And he didn't see much of concern in my mouth so I can't blame him for not stopping to chat.  And now I'm not scared of the dentist's office, and will absolutely come back! \n\nThey were super affordable, too, even though I don't have dental insurance. Big bonus.", "business_id": "hjeStj9CW_4bIa0sP9Pb-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w9OLnzf06g1hCma20T5gZg", "review_id": "nAbhfFkyZQxwCCX7ZseN4g", "text": "I've been coming here since I got my braces on 15 years ago and have recommended it to many people. The staff is so friendly and the dental hygienists do a great job. I've had all sorts of dental work here and they have made every experience a positive one. They listen and answer all questions I may have and they make sure that I am comfortable throughout the appointment. As long as I am in Phoenix, I will always come here for my dental work.", "business_id": "hjeStj9CW_4bIa0sP9Pb-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5M96qhf3kE9D6hUl97xTGw", "review_id": "eIaqmxT3FM9MrYYIs6Ppow", "text": "They had good shredded beef tacos and great enchilada sauce.  Much like Jessica, my family, and others who frequent here, have been going forever.  It's always been there and we thought it always would.  We'll miss it but I have a feeling they'll pop up again somewhere, hopefully in AZ too.", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 7, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "L_3BXe6sxgVResvLvRkAMA", "review_id": "fmyf01gu9MW83TW0ycMbIA", "text": "The first thing you need to know about Don Jose is that it's closed. It shut down after 40-plus years in December of '07. The second thing you need to know is that Don Jose was the greatest Mexican Food restaurant on God's green earth. Oh, you could quibble with me about our definitions--what constitutes true Mexican food, etc, etc. Don Jose was, by most standards, a dive--a simple, no-frills, insanely inexpensive dining experience in a 60-year old former IHOP. The style of Mexican food they served was what we rare Arizona natives call \"Sonoran\", but what some others call \"gringo\"--cheese crisps instead of \"quesidillas\", hard-shell tacos and tostadas, etc, etc. There were no sprouts or carrots or squid or catfish or organic cage-free okra on the menu; the burritos contained shredded beef or beans, lots of cheese, and they had a side menu of American favorites--burgers, grilled cheese, fries, the works. The interior was decorated on a $10 budget circa 1964 and it stayed that way until they closed the joint; the red rotary phone still hangs behind the huge 1940s cash register. \n\nIt didn't matter what you ordered. It was all staggeringly good. There was no single item on the menu more than $4. The salsa was a mind-altering trip to an altered dimension where everything was made of delicious. The week they closed, they had lines around the block and wait times pushing three hours. I ate 36 cheese tacos in the space of 12 days. And 12 cheese crisps. And 8 burritos. And 20 bowls of chips. I'm still on the treadmill working it off, my arteries may never recover and I don't care. When they closed I felt like somebody in my family had died. Sadly, the owner decided to retire to spend more time with his family. What am I, chopped liver? I ate there for 25 years! I AM family, dammit!\n\nI swiped a menu. Sometimes, late at night, I clutch it to my chest and sob. Maybe I can find a therapist who serves cheese tacos.\n\nYour only other alternative for truly spectacular Mexican food in the Phoenix area is La Perla in Glendale--another classic family-owned place that opened in the 40s (and honestly, far more authentic and flavorful--but for me, not quite \"home\".) Go there at once. Quick, before it's replaced by some horrible strip-mall fresh-Mex garbage.", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_q_xvo3md5Hh7q9cPLyu8A", "review_id": "_mVl3UJVHGcSCPd_azXaxQ", "text": "I often check the internet to see if by some miraculous act of god that Don Jose's has published their family recipes on the internet, or a cookbook, or SOMETHING to fill the void in my heart for exquisite Mexican Food.  \n\nI couldn't agree more that Don Jose's was a true diamond in the rough.  Their enchilada sauce, cheese crisp, bear burros, tacos, hot sauce,  ALL OF IT was just fantastic!  I would gladly pay the extra $.55 for a bowl of chips now- HECK- I'd pay $5.00 for it!  I would gladly make the 45 minute drive each way for a Don Jose enchilada now.  \n\nOh well, I guess I'll just keep on praying for a Don Jose Miracle!", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TZThhGah0wYqIsSirxC7BA", "review_id": "p5EJ9LXG6goMFwsyhZc7ww", "text": "Don Jose's was in business for over 41 years.  A young man had a dream to open a restruant with good, consistent and affordable mexican food where families could come and enjoy a delicious meal with-out breaking their bank.  And that is just what Joe Elias did.  Yes, the food was always excellent.  The service was good, because you were dealing with the owner himself, or one of his daughter's or son.  The decor, was well, second in his mind.  Don Jose knew you came for the food, and not the frills of fake flowers etc.  Don Jose did what he could to keep the costs down, so that you could keep eating great food--several times a week if you wanted.\nToday, Don Jose is well into a retirement age.  He vacations in cooler places when he can.  He relaxes more, and worries less, but he still thinks of you, and he wants you to know how very grateful he is that you appreciated what he did, and why he did it.  You were all his family.  I know how to get that great enchilada sauce. If you are interested, Drop a note under the now closed door, and someone will contact you.", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "TZThhGah0wYqIsSirxC7BA", "review_id": "gFxQs2ssb0pLuZ2U6bmoiw", "text": "Please remove that closed sign you have written across my old review.  Don Jose's is back in business!  I know.... miracles happen.  After 41 years as one of the best and most authentic Mexican food restaurants in Phoenix Don Joes's closed for a short period of time.  But alas, we can all stop the sniveling.  Don Jose's has reopened after a good deal of remodeling.  The best news is everything else is the same.  All of the great, reasonable and made to order food is one waitress from you getting exactly what we loved all those years of weekly dinner at this family owned restaurant.   Don Jose himself will be right there to greet you.  Same food, same great customer service.  What a great way to start the New Year", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6K6GvIJZ_G_luOrVZDwrZw", "review_id": "kBKxS2mdw2DhPN_gAV5W0Q", "text": "They are open again and some of the old staff is back!  The shredded beef they are using in Chimichangas was outstanding, rich but not greasy, a good chewy but not stringy.  KUDOS.  Welcome back and Good Luck.  So happy to have old fashioned mexican food within walking distance - yay for me!", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BmviOJjBJQ85UzAH5TciLw", "review_id": "-ZNSXAHV15C7hSLa76QKNw", "text": "Went with the fam tonight and it was just like old times.  Nothing has changed, thank heavens.  Hot sauce and chips: just right, not greasy.  Small, plastic tumblers filled with crushed ice--yes.  Combination #6 is my current favorite.  Enchilada sauce: not too thin not too thick.  Taco: small and crispy, not some huge crazy size.  Shredded cheese:  a nice sprinkling over taco, tostado, and cheese enchilada.  Cash only.  It's back--yea!", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "l_gYq9wGIHzihot_AmqeIQ", "review_id": "luupijNH904YzMtqCEZpKA", "text": "Yay!!!!!  We are one big happy familly that feels like Mama opened her kitchen back up. Basic Mexican food that has it's own special flavor. Nothing fancy and very reasonably priced.", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "6K6GvIJZ_G_luOrVZDwrZw", "review_id": "zLIWFuAWSVLUWXTk2m8z8g", "text": "Spousal Unit has insisted we come here just about every other day since they re-opened!  Its is BETTER every time, these guys are definitely shooting up the learning curve and refining their offerings as the kitchen staff gets comfortable back in that little area where the magic happens.  My current favs are the Bean Tostado (beans are fresh, smooth, creamy and don't seem to have any, er, side-effects if you know what I  mean!) and a crunchy shredded beef taco.  The shredded lettuce is fresh and crispy, good amount of shredded cheese and the Salsa has its Perky Personality back.  Good Work guys!", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KD2t6YxMPCdwtCpHt-HT8w", "review_id": "k7Hsjk8EQHYKPJBTJFCRBw", "text": "I have been eating at Dons since it opened in the 60's, so maybe I'm not the best to write a review or maybe I am?  Its the kind of place with a special taste that cannot be gotten anywhere else.  Its easy to slam the place if you think your an expert cause you been here since 87.  Well I have been her since 53 so I have a lot more history eating my favorite food.  I call Dons \" classic valley of the sun sonoran style mexican food! \" When I see the word AUTHENTIC, I want to run.  Have you ever eaten in Nogales, Mex.  Thats authentic and you can have it.  They only thing I'm not crazy about is their red or green chili burritos, not bad just not the best.  Their fries used to be the best I ever had, don't known since they reopened if they are the same.  I'm glad they reopened with new people, the prior owners had the personality of a fence post.  They used to nickle and dime you;  extra chips you paid for, ice tea refills cost; common this is Arizona.  I think they don't do this anymore.  Now if they would add chicken to the menu and how about a decent beer like Bohemia!  So I just have to say if you don't like the food you were weaned on the wrong style to start with.  Last thought, no indigestion.", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OjB_eTnpKLZhePX0VhzDnQ", "review_id": "PAm6QaJxoa0dbFwT3HFnlQ", "text": "There are not many places where you can get good food at very reasonable prices.  This is comfort Mexican done well, clearly the same way forever here.  What seems to have stayed the same over the years are the prices.  $3 for a bean burrito, $5 for a chimi.  Re-opening look the same with a new a clean kitchen.  Also, free refills on drinks and chips!  That's a good change.  Now that Don Jose is back, so will I.", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jj1W2oVyet8ISMKzdhBHDg", "review_id": "RDC1jjfTYtoiqhfBv1VTHw", "text": "My 2nd experience with this restaurant yesterday was NOT positive! A few weeks ago we heard that Don Jose's had reopened so my daughter & I went running over to try it out. The salsa was just as good as it was before but the cheese enchiladas were disappointing. The original Don Jose's cheese enchiladas were the BEST in the Valley. When I ordered a Togo for my husband I was told that they weren't doing \"To Go's\" yet and I would have to put it in the Styrofoam Togo box MYSELF. Yikes! The owner maybe didn't think that there was a liability to his customers by doing that themselves as the plates were steaming hot and I could have burned myself! I scooped the food from the STEAMING plate being very careful not to burn myself. BAD IDEA! \n\nAnd then there was yesterday. We attempted to go again with some friends of the family. We all \"grew up\" with Don Jose (including my Mom who ate there once a week when she worked at Anita's back in the day) and thought this would be a great restaurant to meet at. My sister, daughter & I were 45 minutes early to the restaurant . To our SHOCK the owner would not allow us to be seated because our \"party\" was not all there. There would be 7 of us and he would not hear of it! Hum...there were two big tables sitting there empty. I told the owner that were were tired (just having finished the Willo Home Tour in downtown Phoenix and saving our appetite for Don Jose's) and would be ordering our drinks and a cheese crisp to hold us over until the rest of the girls came. Nope...would not let us be seated and were told \"that we had to think of him!\" \n\nWe then went outside and called the rest of our party and told them that the NEW OWNER would not let us sit down 45 minutes early so we would be going to \"Manuel's\" on 28th Street & Indian School to meet. There we WERE SEATED, spent $85 for the 7 of us PLUS $20 for additional takeout. Sorry NEW OWNER...you missed out on our patronage yesterday and forever! That negative voice and attitude better change because negative publicity travels quickly and in these challenging economic times that is financial suicide... no matter how you try to imatate something that can NOT be reinvented! \n\nTake it from a \"wise Latina\" your customers ALWAYS come first!", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "L_3BXe6sxgVResvLvRkAMA", "review_id": "1I6yUt9cfZGkPrgkGEUJOA", "text": "It's back, baby. And unlike most sequels, this one's as good as the original. In fact, the new Don Jose is so perfectly recreated that it's like they never left. The new owners are incredibly nice, and most importantly, they loved Don Jose as much as we did, and took great pains to get it right--including partnering with the original owner and family to make sure everything lived up to the name. I've eaten there twice since the reopen and it was like coming home again. I gained five pounds in a week, sure, but that's a problem for another day. \n\nSure, foodie hipsters might not like the place--oh, they didn't redecorate! Waah, they didn't have huitlacoche or cochinita! Insufficiently complex notes in the salsa! Not enough bacon and bacon-related accessories! Egads, cold beef sandwiches!--Boo frickin' hoo. If you care about that stuff, this is likely not the kind of place you'll dig. I totally get that. I feel the same way when I go to a Mexican place that serves squid. Here's the purely objective truth: It's a little bit of a dive but that's just how we like it. It isn't \"foodie\", it's actual food. It's not trying to be anything it's not. No new frontiers or exotic taste adventures here. Just simple, tasty comfort food--classic Arizona Sonoran, with enough vintage American diner-style items to keep the grandparents happy--at a low price, in a warm, clean, classic, friendly old-school environment. If you dig that, you'll love it. If you need more, you'll find it elsewhere. Here the salsa's still tangy, the chips are just right, the beans--delicious. Tacos, burritos, enchiladas, combos, the works--just as it was. All is right with the universe.", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IhbboazAqdNxz9tg5T2rkw", "review_id": "ilfy5z5o1twDbKIZLEODlw", "text": "Ok, I have to try to take this star rating of this place down a little. For the sake of those that pick a place based on the ratings, I think I owe it to them. \n\nI have lived by this place for years and always wondered why they hadn't torn it down because it was empty, and then one night the place was packed. I was very intrigued. And then when my husband described his receptionist declaring the reopening like it was a state holiday (with tears in her eyes) I thought \"I gotta get me some of that!\" \n\nWe decided to go on an off hour on a Saturday and there was still a 45 minute wait. I liked the old inside, the no need to upgrade attitude was just my style. All of the anxiously waiting people and being right near the kitchen while waiting...I was screaming on the inside with excitement for the sure pleasure my taste buds were about to be hit with....and then we were seated. \n\nFirst, no alcohol. OK, this is a newly reopened place and may not have their license yet (darn I wanted a margarita!), oh well diet coke it is. They bring out a 6 oz cup of drink, a little syrup container of salsa (cute!) and a bowl of chips. I finished the drink in two sips, the salsa had no flavor, and I avoided the chips after the drink because I think the server was a blackbelt in avoiding interaction once the order was placed. \n\nThe food came (and finally a refill, which I should have asked for no ice because the ignoring annoyed me the most) and we began to chow down. My husband got the chili relleno and I got the cheese enchiladas. My first bite I thought \"hmmm this reminds me of that frozen crap my mom used to try to pass off on me\" and I looked across the table to see my husband eyeing my food and his food barely touched. Now, my husband is an ex football player with a huge appetite that used to eat oysters out of a can in college, so that tells you something about his meal. Mine was edible and we shared with an overwhelming violated feeling . \n\nSurprisingly the server was very quick with the bill. I tried to talk my husband into not tipping but he is a gentleman. When I got home I began listing friends that I trusted their opinions to go and tell me that we are absolutely crazy (one of which likes Spam) and should give it another shot. The overall rating...bland, cheap and the salsa scared one of them (she described it like ketchup). \n\nBottom line, don't be fooled like me. The place is no good and should have stayed closed (and I really wanted to like it!).", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "6Ek0scusSOyD93Q_UvJ1NQ", "text": "Stopped in here for the very first time today, for lunch.  After having read Joel's review here, I was amazed at how good it was!\n\nYes, this place is a little long in the tooth (but it's nicer inside than Carolina's down here in the ghetto where I live, & that place earns high ratings from lots of us).  As soon as I sat down & looked around, I recognized it as being a former IHOP, a LONG time ago!  This is what they all looked like way back in the '60s.  It turns out that this one folded back then & reopened as Don Jose for 43 years (!), until it folded again before I got a chance to try it, a year or two ago.  Finally now, a customer has bought & reopened it (with the same cooking, I am told).  Here's how it went for me here today:\n\nThe positives:\n\n*  Super friendly!  I felt as if I was the special guest of not only my server, but the entire staff (& this was at a busy lunchtime).\n\n*  The table service was perfect!  Shame on me for not getting my server's name, but she was great.  Other staffers stopped by the table several times too, to top of my water & give a smile.\n\n*  The salsa for the chips (& taco) came out in a syrup server with a little bowl on the side to pour your own.  Nice touch!\n\n*  The prep time of my lunch order was amazing!  Everything I ordered hit the table piping hot in about 5 minutes or less!  You could eat here on a half-hour lunch break & be back to work on time... & this was during the noon rush!\n\n*  I ordered the #3 Combo, which came with two medium sized Chiles Rellenos.  They were delicious, & so were the refried beans, which were covered with lots of melted cheese.  There was also a good amount of sauce & cheese around on the plate, to sop up with the big warm flour tortilla they give you on the side.  I ordered a shredded beef hard taco too, which was very good & had plenty of meat in it.\n\n*  Their menu is excellent!  They have LOW prices here for the ala carte items as well as the combo plates, so you can customize your order without spending too much.  (They're working on getting their beer license, by the way.)\n\n\nNegatives?  Ok, just a couple of things pulled this one down to a tic below 5 Stars for me:\n\n*  The layout of the dining room & the way the light comes in were only passable.  This is something that would be hard to fix...  It's just not as comfortable in here as, say, Juan's or Comedor Guadalajara.\n\n*  The chips were not up to par for a Mexican restaurant!  They seemed like the cheapest ones you can buy at the store, small, thin, & not quite enough of them (although you can order more for only 50 cents).  A generous serving of big thick chips, served hot, would have matched the rest of the excellent meal here! \n\n*  The salsa was made blender style & tasted good, but I personally prefer it chunky & a little spicier.  No demerits for the salsa, though.\n\n\nThere's a lot to like about this place, & it's a high 4-Stars for Don Jose!     :-))\n\nChile Rellenos Combo $6.50, Shredded Beef Taco $2.30", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MQiH2r_YcOvDVjRORz01Dg", "review_id": "HD1mhkYXI2TiqI3oaxZzvg", "text": "We used to eat here before they shut down. But I am sure the food hasnt changed much nor the horrible rude service. The only decent item was the green chile burritos but still pretty tasteless. I saw the place recently and it still looks exactly the same as it did 8 yrs ago.", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3BGitdqA-Rd-YXO-Q6gJCQ", "review_id": "1AREgbnAsskZlIIeXUKqWA", "text": "Having grown up in this neighborhood I always try to frequent the businesses in the area. Don Jose has always been my favorite for stopping in while visiting my mom's home nearby.  The food is consistently good and the prices are very reasonable.  When I go in the employees are very friendly and always on their toes with water or tea refills.  If you like a place that is inexpensive with great service and delicious Mexican food, I highly recommend it.  I like the lettuce and tomato burrito smothered with green chile sauce it's not on the menu but they make it up for me because I am vegetarian.", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3EcKgWGt3u0cEE6qMfiKxA", "review_id": "rfnczDgM93rAmZkJxAp6gA", "text": "Great food for the price.  Everything we had was delicious and tasted fresh and authentic.  Customer service was great!  Bring some cash though, because it is cash only.", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xZvRLPJ1ixhFVomkXSfXAw", "review_id": "JDcVy8YSyRu_aSfxR6sSCw", "text": "very good food served piping hot for a great price!\n\nthe new owner is really friendly and he has hired a great staff!", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f3LA83yEEBMj9q92H28O7w", "review_id": "tQLwfpqn5BKLiKqqVQrzcA", "text": "Greasy, flavorless and unappealing. I will not go back here and recommend that you too find an alternate lunch stop.", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bUy80XymVAeKV9_QR0y8ug", "review_id": "e-yJCgrKd-NYyS1rZtjEog", "text": "First, let it be known that this is another Phoenix establishment that I have been eating at for all of my life, with the exception for the past few years while it was (sadly) closed.\n\nI really, really, really like Don Jose.  It's simple, no fuss and very affordable. And it's TASTY!  The staff has always been friendly in that \"neighborhood restaurant\" kind of way.  They hand you menus on the way in and tell you to sit where you like.  The glasses are cheap and brown and plastic, but thanks to the efficient bus staff, never empty.  The salsa (ahem, hot sauce), and chips are simple but yet it's impossible to stop shoveling them in, meanwhile insisiting that \"I'm going to stop with this one, so I have room for my dinner.\"  And then, there's the quesdadilla - flat, thin, crispy, cheesey and delicious!  Is this the BEST mexican restaurant in all of Phoenix?  Maybe not...but what they do, they do very well!  So glad to have them back!", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sWtIduPNp6MtUPrGnDcb8Q", "review_id": "hjQ2QCk3cYkiBB3G58zoeQ", "text": "My review is purely based on nostalgia. Don Jose is the first restaurant I ever remember coming to. That was over 20 years ago. My dad used to go to the old original location at who knows where... So, to say that I know it well and it knows me is an understatement. The nice family who ran it knew our orders by heart and we came about once/week for many years. Imagine my upset to find out it was closing back in 2009. I wanted to have a cry. Even though my dedication had faltered in the past few years since I started college, I was still heartbroken that the old reliable Don Jose would not be there. \n\nIn the two years that it was not open, I mourned and craved my cheese enchilada staple, along with my beans and a cheese crisp covered in hatch chiles... Of course, we covered everything in their simple yet amazing garlic-induced red salsa that has a certain jenesequa about it. When I heard they were opening up under a new owner but with the same menus, I teetered. What if it wasn't the same? What would I do then?!?! My heart would fall to the floor and my childhood restaurant ruined... I went for it. \n\nI ordered the same thing I have ordered for over 20 years: Two cheese enchiladas and a side of beans. They tasted... THE SAME! Delicious and simple! Awesome! The salsa? ALMOST the same. There was something different that I couldn't put my finger on. I would almost say they may just use a different brand of tomato sauce, that's how slight it is... And that shows how many gallons of the stuff I've consumed in my lifetime. Well, adieu old Don Jose owners and hola to the new! Thanks for bringing it back and letting me continue the enjoyment in the same old booths I've sat in for years. (But seriously... can't ya'll give those a little more cushion at some point? I was sinking last time.)", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z9NyAv05VfWhCIiiAMKrXA", "review_id": "G-b7ngYgOKeVN-Q42qznDg", "text": "I've been coming here ever since I was a wee little kid.  Don Jose's is a family favorite and we wouldn't keep coming back if they weren't doing something right!  The hot sauce is the best I've ever had at a Mexican shindig before and I've yet to find another place that can even compare to theirs!  Love love love, yes triple love.", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KD2t6YxMPCdwtCpHt-HT8w", "review_id": "96fYh2fb-wPllgZvVO8kWg", "text": "Well if you check and read my last review, I gave Dons a 5 star rating, but now I have to edit that.  Just to refresh I have been eating there since it opened.  Of course it was closed 3 years and I was glad it reopened.  Now to be honest there are other things to be considered when you choose to spend your money so Ill get right to the heart of why Im pissed off.  I put up with the lousy decor and an occassional spring in my ass and that they have not changed anything in 30+ years,, But that was all cool cause the prices were good and so was the food, but in 9 months they have raised their price 20 percent, why?  Those booths tables and everything in there has not changed in at least 25 years.  You see they think they have got the market cornered, so plain and simple its GREED.  Part of the alure of Dons was the good deal!  Who do the think they are,  Macayos,  Manuels, Ajo Als,  These are nice place with ambiance.  Dons is a dump, (have you gone to the restroom, it smells in there cause they have done nothing in years).  The new owners just are charging what the market will bear and if your all cool with that good for you, but I'm (at my age) tired of bending over and grabbing the ankles and Those new owners can Kiss my rosy backside.  Thanks for reading and for the few real people that get where I'm comin from I appreciat the hell out of you.  And thats  \"THE TRUTH FROM THE TRUTH\"  CIAU", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ix1Yzo9k121JvhndgxvjBQ", "review_id": "J_Gw6neae_f9XV6LcstjgQ", "text": "Pretty ghetto. Cash only and Mexican food for gringos, ie not good. They charge you for more chips.", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4OFp34tCTh9Pps5nsjt_lw", "review_id": "v-5evEt0Y1JZrexu_N9Y1A", "text": "Still love this place!__", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YjxGG7cfy75oDSEcT9exIw", "review_id": "HDQiiuVta9Ly9kUi0UoZQA", "text": "I have been going to Don Jose ever since I can remember.  I love the chips and hot sauce.  I always get hot sauce and chips to take home.  My favorite item is a beef burro enchilada style with a side of beans.  Their enchilada sauce is the best.  They also have the best cheese crisp in town.  I haven't found a cheese crisp that is as good as a Don Jose cheese crisp.  You must try the cheese crisp.", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9y7RhOtaDLBOH2SJeOV9fQ", "review_id": "N51HPWycXdFcLfjhDH__vg", "text": "Tried this spot on a recommendation from a friend.  His words \"dumpy building, but great food\".  Oh he was right about the building!  But the food was horrible.  Let me define horrible in my terms- wouldn't feed it to a dog.  The beef taco was so dry even drenching it with their mediocre salsa didn't help.  Save your money, T Bell is an upgrade compared to this joint.", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "H1YdXHO27xPfTq4QegGonA", "review_id": "zr_D_Q_u_zPy0Opnj7deog", "text": "In Short GREAT FOOD, GREAT PRICE!  Wish it were on the west side. But we still seem to make it over.", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pCswjxfd2YtN_maZVuQsMw", "review_id": "5IJJoA447wKTJUhXmJ52pg", "text": "All time favorite restaurant! Good prices, good food, fast service!!", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n_p5TE2OAWByYFzYG1mR1g", "review_id": "f4RpeHxwYdSB7FvJs6edVw", "text": "The owner was so rude I walked out! And they only accept cash and the only reason I gave them a star is because the review made me! I mean this guy was ridiculous! I never had anyone greet me at the door like that!!", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DOJbGtr2vWTKSSl91xpsag", "review_id": "3EneKUDsm3wzRPws0mdfmw", "text": "I've been going here for at least 12 years. They have great, friendly service, really good sauce with a spicy kick to it. The cheese crisp is fantastic (so simple yet so satisfying) and the tamales and chimichangas are very tasty; vegetarian versions are more to my liking because the beef in the enchiladas is a little dry but the sauce is good. Oh, and please get the Albondiga soup! Clear, tasty broth and lovely meatballs (just too few of them is all). \n\nAll of the food is about above average, but not too heavy like other Mexican places and for the price point ($10 for rice, beans, taco, tostada, and enchilada?!), it's verging on fantastic.", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o_fKg4APzjYScyjWuCDtOQ", "review_id": "x5FntveQzqNg5pm8zuYg8g", "text": "the burrito was simply amazing!", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-uaQ0Yi3TJa-iOhvnXkTxA", "review_id": "w5BVx1bGN8Ca7r8Sj6c-ng", "text": "This was just about the best Mexican food I have found here in Phoenix. Simple menu with their specialty being chimichanga's. They use a seasoned tortilla that is red and quiet delicious. It ad's the finishing touch. I would recommend their cheesy tortilla crisp. It is baked like a pizza, covered in melting cheddar cheese and strips of roasted green peppers. If you go, bring your cash. They do not accept anything else but cash. But, it is extremely affordable. Late lunch for 2 including: 2 great margaritas, cheesy pizza and we split the chicken chimi that comes with rice & beans = $25 including tip. We overstuffed ourselves!! We definitely could have gotten by with less for sure. It is located in an old waffle/breakfast house building with a read roof. Very old school, hole in the wall, very friendly service! Smiles abound. It is just a cool place that has been in Phoenix forever and has good cheap food. What's better than that!", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-IZyVTYmAwBIX1XpZGY3_g", "review_id": "vN02ttKe9WaYZcpvDSkiUA", "text": "Great food, good memories... Must pay in cash is the only issue. However, it's family owned and you can appreciate the passion of a small business owner through the quality of the food.\n\nI've asked several times, they swear there's not secrets in making their ice tea. But, for whatever reason it's very very refreshing! \n\nChips are made fresh and the salsa has a nice surprise heat. \"Just\" spicy enough, you could eat a couple gallons of the stuff and not get tired of the flavor.", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gJEJg1fPVDPnkdcVFbVlBQ", "review_id": "K7-CosYAFlTLjt9wLpcnJw", "text": "Small albondigas? One meatball for you. Large albondigas? Two meatballs.\n\nFriendly service, simple food, lots of grease. And don't take the grease comment as a dig: if everything you're eating has been piled high with queso or deep-fried, a little complimentary lip gloss should be expected. That might have provided too much of a mental image, please forgive me.\n\nTip: Bring cash. But you won't need much, the fare is pretty inexpensive.\n\nThere are velvet bullfighter paintings on the walls, which is awesome. And the stinginess with the meatballs? It just keeps me wanting more.", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hgzGSMl2m3ZpbVMnnbHJAQ", "review_id": "AARVoNrrRGfXLhYxDfU9eg", "text": "family friendly, divey little place.  a.m. radio and bullfighter paintings complete with red booths and formica tables.  very old school atmosphere.  this place is clean, cheery, and has friendly charming service and staff who remember your regular order, and sometimes your name.  the food is classic old school sonoran style with gorgeous and flavorful sauces and cheese.  the hot sauce is to die for...served in a thumb- triggered, red handled syrup bottle, just like hot sauce should be.  if you are looking for a sexy date night, this isnt it.  but if you want some good old fashioned mexican comfort food with a friendly smile at a good price, this place is it. love it.  i get takeout from here every week and i marvel at how Fast they are!", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jIJBwidbT1HgTRFRMUv29w", "review_id": "lDQtl9EDM55qIs24TvnCRw", "text": "Ummmmmmm....I would give this place a million stars if it would let me.\n\nThis place is a family favorite.  Sooooooo yummy.  My parents have been taking us there since I was a baby.  I swear it is the only place they took us out for dinner growing up (well, actually they took us to Ricardo's a couple of times but that place is no mas).  We all love it!\n\nMy Dad used to tell my sister and I that we had to have our wedding reception there.  Back then, I was horrified and even cried over it.  Now, I think it is a brilliant idea.  I've never been married but my sister is getting married in October.  Her reception is going to be at The Desert Ridge Marriott---I think she should have gone with Don Jose!\n\nYeah, it's divey and they don't have limes for the beer but it is the most ultimate, yummy Mexican food on the planet.  The chips and hot sauce are so amazing.  I wish I could hook myself up to an IV of the hot sauce- it is sooooooo yummy!  The enchilada sauce and the beans are also to die for.  Everything in the place is so awesome!\n\nThe one thing I am upset about is they took away the orange soda.  I don't know about you but Mexican food and orange soda are the perfect pair to me.  Bring it backkkkk!  :)", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fFzmJeDxH6a8T0pfLAdmJA", "review_id": "xfV8Y-LloKuQE9UJHRzR-A", "text": "This place is Yummy. Must get a cheese crisp, with your meal. The only down side is that they take cash only. Wait that's a good thing, because their prices are so reasonable. My friend highly recommended it, and I also highly recommend it.", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8TOF6xmoK_BvbIylmh1DXA", "review_id": "DsMpBSjPWA6dLVINl3PS2g", "text": "Great value for the price! The servers were super nice and attentive. Food is delicious! Probably the best tamales I've ever had. Def will come back.", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ZW8jy6ehrNzn9A5iCubVGg", "review_id": "rtCbthlWCsv76MD_WdfBSQ", "text": "I swear I drive past this little Mexican restaurant multiple times a week and have never noticed it. One night, we were craving some quality Mexican food and started exploring Yelp to find a nearby Mexican spot that we had never tried and had good reviews. We called to see what time they were closing, because it had conflicting results when we tried to figure it out online. The staff answered and stated that they were closing in 5 minutes, but very kindly said that we could order and pick up if we could make it there within 10 minutes. We don't live too far so it was doable, and we gratefully made our way there while still on the phone ordering. I didn't have too much time to ponder on what I would order so I skimmed through the menu and decided on the shredded beef (machaca) burrito-enchilada style (I'm a fatkid). My man got the combo #1, which included 2 enchiladas, a taco and beans. Both orders smelled amazing, it was hard not to pounce into it in the car. When we got home and started grubbin' it was scrumptious!!! I had to give this place 5 stars based on their awesome customer service and delicious food. I am definitely going to have a hard time ordering something different next time because the burrito was so satisfying. We plan to come back and actually sit and eat for a meal, some happy hour and looking forward to their taco Tuesday! The new menu is a little bit different than the one posted on the Yelp page and they gave us one with our pickup order. I'll post it when I get a chance :). They only take CASH so be prepared!! Definitely a good find, THANKS YELP!", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RNa2E9JELUTTPFB3EK4iTw", "review_id": "iuWo3arhP9jmMvNvXUKbFA", "text": "Consistent quality and flavors. The hot sauce is legendary.", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aNVtyGX-4vHSLayJs7CpEQ", "review_id": "HMvuMSe15aejMHeQdHbavw", "text": "Being from TX and OK most of my life, I have a certain expectation for Mexican food, and unfortunately numerous places I tried in Phoenix haven't fit the bill - until I found this place.  Only drawback is the menu is small (no fajitas for example), but if you are looking for good chips and salsa and a good enchilada then look no further.  Keep in mind this place looks like a complete hole, and only takes cash.  Enjoy!", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lnw-eNWt5oYl92FEyER_Hg", "review_id": "Dy47GYofBLdLGGUwTeTI0A", "text": "The food here is mediocre at best. I went after reading all the above positive reviews and was really disappointed.  The service was great, hence the 2 stars, but my relleno was soggy and my tamele looked & tasted like it was made in a factory.  The guacamole was decent and at $3 I didn't care that the margarita tasted like a mix.", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_UN5qVrlY4ZU-Ce1At5flg", "review_id": "qvGiC4jBzoO4Dt4lZJIrNw", "text": "I am writing this review to help out those people who use Yelp to actually find what a restaurant is like before they patronize it. I believe I owe it to those folks, as that is what Yelp is all about, after all - finding out what a business is really like before patronizing it. \n\nDon Jose was recommended to me by a friend, who, over-the-top with excitement at me being new to Phoenix, insisted we go there for a meal. She has been going there since she was a kid and excitedly relayed her excitement at the delicious food and low prices.\n\nWe all have places that we give good reviews to based purely on nostalgia and not on objective observations. My friend is clearly in that camp when it comes to this restaurant. So let me tell ya what you'll REALLY find if you come to Don Jose, for those of you who actually want to know.\n\nThe food is nasty!  The salsa is a boring watery puree of tomato, chili powder, and maybe a bit of garlic powder. The chips are the cheapest most pathetic kind of tortilla chip there is - super thin that break easily, stone cold, just blah. (And no refills! Gotta purchase a second bowl if the first tiny bowl is not enough!) The enchilada sauce is a repulsive orangey-brown color, and matches the neon-orange-colored \"cheese\" that tops everything (quotes around \"cheese\" because I sincerely doubt it is actualy dairy cheese). Anything battered and fried (such as chimichanga or relleno) is soggy and oily. The beans are fine, but again, bland, tasteless, just drab.\n\nThe decor is plain ol' cheap. The drink glasses are plastic, many of the forks have bent tines, and the napkins are thin and don't hold up at all. You can enjoy a nice bouncing experience as the booth next to you/behind you is rocked by little out-of-control darlings belonging to the parents who grew up eating this slop obliviously chow down. Combined with the broken spring trying to push through the vinyl seat, and you may get a sexual thrill you didn't even know was coming.\n\nSo there you have it. I don't like this place, but clearly a lot of people do. Oh, and bring cash - they don't take any cards, and the ATM has a good stiff fee.", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VRDiQMV8GN3JySRjmdraEg", "review_id": "d53dfrHLNrvEiUASY8hdYg", "text": "Fundido style is great...and the machaca always meets expectations. \nI  am happy with the side dish of refried beans, which is great with everything.\nAlso, it's a Mom-and-Pop place, not a chain.  Love It!!!", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l-YkKs1bhQDF6dP1vrC8iQ", "review_id": "rKVreDsE791Gm8XhlBbCWA", "text": "This certainly wasn't the worst Mexican food I have eaten, but it wasn't the best.  One reviewer claimed the salsa was tomato sauce with chili powder.  It wasn't.  It had a mild flavor with a slight tang of spicy.  It was on par with Pace Picante.  I had the Cominbation #2 with a shreaded beef taco, tamale, and cheese enchilada with rice and beans on the side.  The sauce on the tamale was my least favorite.  The taco was good but nothing to ooh and aah about.  The enchilada was a flat pancake of cheese and tortilla, but it was tasty none the less.  The beans and rice were not on par with my local Mexican joint in San Diego.  The $3 margarita was enjoyable and worth the money.  I have had worse and paid a lot more.  Over all it was an average joint.  But the staff was very friendly and helpful.  Would I go back?  Maybe, but there are a lot of other Mexican places to try before I return.", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E89y4npvrQ3jHjrthyOoNQ", "review_id": "hroc4dIwri-K4E19nP0jZQ", "text": "My husband's family has been going here for 25 years. We love it and still go there for Mexican food. It's small, and it's meant to have old decor. You don't fix something if it's not broke. We will continue to eat here once a month for the rest of our lives!", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2DcIEfr3-iXYorjAUtCmDw", "review_id": "elE0jdkZs0zsvfRwcw3HKQ", "text": "People working there are nice. Good food.", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PXGHkYZrw8G5ox3hLuaw-Q", "review_id": "48qDkDyVAzE39VSSwD-B1Q", "text": "This place was exactly what we needed. After hiking three days in the Grand Canyon, we wanted good, solid Mexican food in an unpretentious atmosphere. We also needed a place close to the airport. The staff was friendly without being fake, location was good, and food did not disappoint.", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wM32gNcp_GtJypM7iZKIcg", "review_id": "6edak4GXMMFg748QMxcAPg", "text": "One day, a few years back, I stopped talking to a friend. I was upset, but dealing well with it, because I was on my way to console myself with a bag of Don Jose's chips and sauce. Then, I saw the For Sale sign on the lot and burst into tears. \nThis restaurant has been around since before I was born. My dad told me he used to eat here when he moved to the Valley in 1966. So, you can imagine my excitement when it reopened. Especially when the restaurant and food were the same.\nIf you're looking for high quality pretentious style Mexican food, this isn't the place. If you're looking for inexpensive, plain old simple Mexican food, a nice staff, and a good price, pop on over. \nI can never decide between the chimi and the Mexican pizza. Pick your own favorite.", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CeXdVzra8w4QJO7MIfUveA", "review_id": "8f-or-sApZ9xeQgI0Mnchw", "text": "First time here. Smoked chicken tastes amazing. Salsa is excellent . Water service on point. Food came out quick , hot , and tasty. Decently priced", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h1GORHU6lwaHjVyUh56ikA", "review_id": "H6dsSvUCjU4p_s-5ZBfbGQ", "text": "The bomb dot com. I feed my unborn child Don Jose. I feed my grandma Don Jose. I hear angels sing when I bite into those pork tacos. Machaca is on point. Chicken tacos are delicious. They even have good desserts. Plus it's all cheap. I LOVE THAT SAUCE.", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0Lj-7_I397XopGjVNWdDpg", "review_id": "saPEvLXvhmpvf_9YuD2FdQ", "text": "My favorite place. My family has been coming here for generations. ...since they have been opened. Love this place!!!!", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RMYjVFf-82oF6VTRo1E0Lg", "review_id": "kHyIL7v6G6T14OW2G3DpHg", "text": "I love this place! I have been eating here for years and was so sad when it closed for a bit. The new owners are AMAZING! Their dedication for maintaining the original food and atmosphere yet adding new items that compliment the old is incredible. The food is as good as ever. I truly love this place. Order the cheese chips and tacos!", "business_id": "uevPN8zwJpBpnxRur1jUhw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "THYIqfnLV54VZ_v2hCfq2Q", "review_id": "syQlUr5WzigvSGWIqhp0HQ", "text": "I love, love, love this place.  I switched from a previous office where the place always seemed to be a three ring circus.  Working together with Dr Oclair and Kate Montgomery, feels like a team.  This place is a well oiled machine!  My most recent visit with Kate Montgomery was to go over some maintenance medication concerns over health conditions she had more familariaty with, and the fact that I wanted to change, and what our next steps were.  We agreed on a change, but would do it by making sure we had the information needed to make sure the proposed choice was a good one with some additional blood tests.  She knew about the medication I wanted to switch to and provided me with well rounded information.  Unlike previous practices, this office is not change adverse, and after I explained why I wanted to change, felt we were on the same page.  This is easier said then done with most practices.  The office is a bit of a drive for me in the mornings 45 minutes which is longer than I like, but with the service received, it is so worth it.  Also unlike my previous provider, when receiving maintenance medications they provide at least 1 or 2 refills that way I'm not there additional times just to collect additional co-pays.  I feel like an empowered patient, Thanks Dr Oclair and Kate Montgomery.", "business_id": "psMQBi2uQVN7c-Sw0xjNMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4vSGcZyNfIuKYUP6z9Cbyg", "review_id": "P4cJsDD95bWdYwP0xhg_5g", "text": "Haven't been to the doctor in 5 or 6 years, so I thought I would go and get checked out.  My insurance covers preventative care 100% and I have a large deductible for sick visits.  I went, had no health complaints, and the nurse told me I was the healthiest person she had seen all day.\n\nThe practice then billed a sick visit code to my insurance, which applied $130 to my deductible.  I called the billing number, explained the situation, and asked that they bill the prevantative visit code to my insurance.  The billing person told me the doctors pick the code, not the billing people, but he would check with the doctor and call me back the next day.\n\nHe never called.  I left two voicemails for the billing guy, which he never returned.\n\nI appealed to my insurance, who denied because the doctor used a sick visit code.\n\nSooo, my doctor is still sending me bills for the prevantative visit that is covered 100% by my insurance.  The office is yet to explain the \"problem of medium to high severity\" described is the CPT code.  The only diagnosis billed is V70.0, adult well visit.\n\nThis post is probably more about the billing dept, but still makes me mad.", "business_id": "psMQBi2uQVN7c-Sw0xjNMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IRYpw2WKE1d7inVxa6j_dQ", "review_id": "r1ygcjalyDZ-5pgJaTHlqg", "text": "I was referred to FPS by an emergency-care physician for an MCL injury I suffered in a fall. I was seen by Dr, Francyk who immediately went to work. After an MRI and other tests, Dr. Francyk refereed me to Endurance Rehab in Phoenix. The rest is history. I've seen Dr. Francyk and his nurse Sara for more than a year now for wellness, blood pressure and cholesterol issues. The doctor and everyone at FPS has been caring, helpful and have gone the extra mile to see that I'm well taken care of.", "business_id": "psMQBi2uQVN7c-Sw0xjNMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ixKX_0b7aa9I7z2H5g_Rqg", "review_id": "1kDJ552Ip81r2ogTgQ_-Mw", "text": "They charge an annual administrative fee that is not covered by insurance.  Basically, it's like a credit card annual fee.  This year 2012 it's $60.  I'm not one to pay annual fees at my bank, on credit cards, and definitely don't want to start at my doctors office :(  It's up to you though.", "business_id": "psMQBi2uQVN7c-Sw0xjNMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_izQ2G1CpJnG3CtILapxyg", "review_id": "tRynJbHaveT85HJPIQUJYw", "text": "Since I have no medical training my review will be based on impression and experience.  It is quite easy to get an appointment on short notice on the phone or online.  All medical records are maintained on computers.  Prescriptions are filled promptly.  The office has its own blood lab, x-ray, and EKG, so most of the testing can be done in the office.  The entire staff is friendly and professional.  Dr. Francyk and his nurse Sara have been our providers.  We have had nothing but the best care.  On occasion when referred to a specialist there has been actual dialog and follow up.  If you need medical expertise Family Practice Specialists is the place to go.", "business_id": "psMQBi2uQVN7c-Sw0xjNMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RG3fSnsUFnagOcJgyOzMEQ", "review_id": "c4bmWoQWfvOG26rNTmTP3w", "text": "i've been seeing dr. goldman for more than 10 yrs..  very happy with him and his staff.  about a yr or so ago, i stopped going to him.  he charged an administrative fee of yearly $35 or something ridiculous for seeing him for paperwork, etc. processing.  Really?  even couldn't be grandfathered in after i complained for being a long standing patient.  he moved from 40th & bell to camelback and i continued to see him.  i didn't ask him for more gas??!!!  i continued to make the much longer trip & nvr complained.  this took the cake.  a drs. office charging an adm fee?  argh! i have since gotten a very nice doctor around the corner i'm happy with but decided since apparently i'm still good enough for their email list and had a yelp link, i'd give my 2 cents worth!!", "business_id": "psMQBi2uQVN7c-Sw0xjNMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ttUG2PQuv7YQ8iHdC0KOeg", "review_id": "_NJlsZdAaltdw0EAaDhQLA", "text": "Dr. Wyse is one of the most caring doctors I have ever had.  He takes the time to listen vs. just writing on a notepad.  Dr. Wyse follows up with you very quickly and actually cares. He also goes over treatment options with you and explains options so you understand everything.  I feel very lucky to have him as my doctor.\n\nI also want to note that Carmen his Nurse/P.A. Is wonderful and give the same quality service as Dr. Wyse.", "business_id": "psMQBi2uQVN7c-Sw0xjNMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DblIKwFdkkTNAeft7J4Taw", "review_id": "0F8izQ3T5I8P0vpnNkXcfw", "text": "Finding a new doctor can be a pain. So, when I came to Family Practice Specialists I was pleasantly surprised. Each time I've gone, I've had minimal wait time - and have always been greeted with friendly receptionists and staff. I started seeing Dr. Ungar - who was friendly, comforting and extremely thorough. All things you'd want in a doctor. \n\nI've also found that this office also several doctors on staff that also specialize in other areas, including Women's care issues.  Which will turn out to be very convenient in the future. I recommend!", "business_id": "psMQBi2uQVN7c-Sw0xjNMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ye7i7pKLn7j26-M93J0DUA", "review_id": "JXBZ6LwMmpA1CBtnqXoYgA", "text": "Let me preface this review:\n\nI live a healthy lifestyle, exercise regularly, don't smoke and rarely drink.  \n\nI rarely go to the doctor and visiting this practice reminded me why. I came in because I've been having trouble sleeping. I made an appointment with KATE MONTGOMERY , RN, CS, FNP.\n\nAll I can say is WOW, I've never felt so judged in my life! She was down right rude! Canceled all my remaining appointments They also charge some BS annual fee not covered by insurance. \n\nI will finding another Doctor that is not so judgmental. If I were you, I would pass on this facility.", "business_id": "psMQBi2uQVN7c-Sw0xjNMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ujxEf0qldCj1hnlXvqfOmw", "review_id": "NLl7fsvjlYpq_2zY5SYqUQ", "text": "Our Dr. is great but the administration fee is completely inappropriate.  They charged my wife an annual 49 fee and myself a 49 fee.  We are not going to pay $98 a year to be seen at this facility when they collect our co pay and bill our insurance company.  We will find another provider.", "business_id": "psMQBi2uQVN7c-Sw0xjNMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pleBJ1SIkr2b_2i-hjCQOA", "review_id": "zjRcin5z10lx0j0AN1fBWw", "text": "I have went to Dr. Francyk for the past few years.  He is always professional, honest and informative.  I am never rushed and he answers all of my questions.  He is a Dr. that takes his time and listens to you.  I highly recommend him.", "business_id": "psMQBi2uQVN7c-Sw0xjNMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ixKX_0b7aa9I7z2H5g_Rqg", "review_id": "f4TobHa8mUfOrHHB_AMopg", "text": "Hi All, \nJust an update, 2/23/2013- I changed Drs because of the admin fee and the office is still trying to charge another \"administration fee\".  Soooo that pretty much means there is a bi-annual admin fee charged.  Was forced to pay the first fee because I was a patient, trying to get the most recent fee charged last month removed since I'm not their patient- patient beware, it's like a bad late night infomercial, \"How do I cancel???!\"  grrrrr", "business_id": "psMQBi2uQVN7c-Sw0xjNMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BEcT2wCP-G0LfkKZSlYdzw", "review_id": "-BUUGbyBjzvpwnrA-ROZZA", "text": "Unfortunately, this administrative fee will prevent me from ever going back.  It's sad b/c I feel the care was really great.", "business_id": "psMQBi2uQVN7c-Sw0xjNMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GxsCWOvf0HBDLP-c4pvVHg", "review_id": "smNFnowbT51oG_u4duSjZQ", "text": "Dr. O'Clair is fabulous.  She is smart, caring, and very knowledgable.  I feel well cared for and listened to, which is very rare to find I feel today.  Plus they have in house lab, X-ray, OMT doc, and much more.  Not to mention the organized, friendly and helpful staff... Worth the admin fee every day of the week!", "business_id": "psMQBi2uQVN7c-Sw0xjNMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iyN7w7bAx4MTFmJDU_kidA", "review_id": "nMsBHBw52Vk0pe8kGP1UwQ", "text": "I manage an Urgent Care down the street and refer patients to this office frequently. Especially the new patients in town that have had the same doctor where they came from for 15 years and are looking for a new, well rounded practice and knowledgeable team of doctors that they can trust.  I call to get feedback from them about their experience, just like I do when I refer patients to a certain Orthopedic, Urologist, ENT, Imaging Center ect.....  and all the responses I get are all pleasant,  They like the idea of having x-ray and lab services on site, unlike most PCP offices in the valley that have to send their patients to a different location to receive those services. I have not been there myself so I cant give you a personal account, but from the feedback that I get I never have any reservation in recommending Dr. Wyse and his team of doctors and staff to any patient looking for a new PCP that doesn't treat you like a number and takes his/her time to address all your concerns.", "business_id": "psMQBi2uQVN7c-Sw0xjNMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nosWyAOVzM9Ed68E2iutlw", "review_id": "8WE-EpjeFGS-J4l7a3Buhg", "text": "Well the administration fee is true and now I will not be going back.  You have got to be kidding me.  Like someone stated earlier, I pay a copay every time I go in there and they bill my insurance for anything additional they do.  This is total BS.  I thought I was going to the doctor not a gym.  The Doctors are good there, but it is soooo slow.  If you have a 10am appointment, don't expect to get in before at least 10:30am.\n\nI called and I was told this fee was to offset the cost of the Lab, EMR and Patient Portal cost.  I'm not sure what Lab they are referring to because every time I have blood drawn they send it off to some place called LabCorp.  Isn't this the cost of doing business?  So should I start deducting a set amount for the employees that work for me for the cost of internet and the payroll system we use?  I don't think so.", "business_id": "psMQBi2uQVN7c-Sw0xjNMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NqoaK7KuK20O8t5nLLgPLg", "review_id": "RkY5oMXISH9YMvkDDFw20w", "text": "Did new sign/graphic install here and the people were very friendly and accessible. The office was busy the day we were there for this install, which shows me they have a very thriving practice. Good to know, in case I ever have to refer someone to a new doctor's office. This one is in a nice business/medical/professional park.", "business_id": "psMQBi2uQVN7c-Sw0xjNMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "J3I2NClEbD1Xr8lOdjxlqQ", "review_id": "mPMzSdvWwEXw61THlOfjoQ", "text": "I can't answer for others complaining about the administrative fee, but I think it's actually kinda cool that it allows me to email/communicate with my Doctor without having to come into the office, so I'm not gonna dock them for that.\n\nI met with Dr. Francyk after reviewing their site and history, conveniently posted online and he did a quick check-up, gave me some pre-printed health advice and said come back and see me in six months.\n\nSeems pretty reasonable to me.  Staff was nice, I didn't wait long to see the Doctor, had a nice chat with his Nurse and I think this is a place I'm gonna enjoy.  I'll update this review in six months and let you know.", "business_id": "psMQBi2uQVN7c-Sw0xjNMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Hm9VC9r2G4sjN6tjiGUGCg", "review_id": "lS1PEa0pviP6YpZRy4qfqg", "text": "I've been a patient of Dr. Wyse for several years. I have always booked my appointments first thing in the morning to avoid waiting in the 'little white room' too long. After the third time of waiting over an hour after arriving at 7:30 in the morning and nothing more than a \"i'm very booked\" as an apology, I've decided it's best to move on and find a new family doctor. \n\nThere are some rare services or individuals that are worth the extra wait. This, unfortunately, is not one of them. I find it very arrogant when anyone feels their time is more important than yours.", "business_id": "psMQBi2uQVN7c-Sw0xjNMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nChMcRHLwyrYc5B9IcmBvA", "review_id": "LYsYNt5YMqOrr3syLtMNvA", "text": "After a 7 year history with this office, we've decided to move out and find another Doctor.  This office was great until some money making negative policy decisions were put in place.  They now charge an annual $49 Administrative Fee at the beginning of each year from all their patients, basically a huge bonus and further, they require seeing their patients every 3 to 4 months just to get refills of standard or common medications.  Additionally, I've had to contact them several times to have the correctly coded for insurance.  The biggest problem for us was not getting refills on our medication and our medication being held hostage for regular visits every 3 to 4 months whether we are ill or not.  Most people only get 3 sick visits per year with their insurance, as is the case with us.  They have become a money making racket, on top of that, they have become rude and snobbish.  There are plenty of other clinics that do not charge the annual fee nor hold your common medications hostage for regular in office visits.  I say, patient beware and recommend against using this office.  This is terribly unfortunate for the good doctors in this clinic - their bad policy wil scare away their patients.", "business_id": "psMQBi2uQVN7c-Sw0xjNMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jesx27sPfziljTSwMa0fFg", "review_id": "IPXOSmWyvuz4xhPjqyKiJQ", "text": "I have been going to FPS for several years.  The first Doctor I saw was Dr Marvin Schneider who sets the standard high in healthcare.  In my opinion, Dr Schneider is a living legend in the healthcare profession.  However, Dr Schneider moved out of FPS a couple years ago and opened his own practice in the same area.  It is called Schneider Family Practice.  I have continued to go back to FPS and my Dr is now Dr David Francyk and Nurse Sara.  They are wonderful people and the front office staff very sincere and extremely nice.  I also have a friend who has been seen by Dr Francyk due to a workers compensation claim.  The injured employee was eventually suspended of his WC benefits for an unreasonable cause of an IME Doctor (part of the Workers Comp process... the WC system is broken anyway and unfair to injured workers and it is the WC Insurance who pays IME Doctors to write up a biased and unfair report to make the Doctors who actually are treating the injured employee look bad)  who does not work at FPS.  FPS knew that this injured worker had his WC benefits wrongfully suspended, yet they continued to see the injured employee for approx 2 years and the injured employee allowed FPS to keep seeing him and racking up unpaid bills of approx $2500.  FPS knew that the injured employee did not have any health  insurance and his WC benefits were wrongfully suspended.  Now that the injured employee is about to return to work, FPS's Billing Department (Tom) is being unreasonable in arranging payment arrangements  with the now previously injured employee as the employee is just now returning to work.  Thus, he hopes to make payments.  However, it takes about a month of work to earn a paycheck.  Because of Tom in the billing department  saying he has to send the bill to collections, I may very well stop going to FPS and getting my entire medical file send over to Dr Schneider's new office down the street.  FPS must take some responsibility for their willingness to continue seeing the injured employee when they knew insurance was not available and they allowed the injured employee to keep seeing the doctor.  They could have easily stopped seeing the injured employee.  Or they can now at least arrange for the patient to make some payments via a payment plan, etc...  Or, they can do like a local hospital and another Doctor did, just simply write off or reduce the amount owed to settle the billing matter.  In other words, it is poor Customer Service in FPS billing department and Tom in billing said he has to do what the board members tell him to do.  Hey Tom, have the board members call me!", "business_id": "psMQBi2uQVN7c-Sw0xjNMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U8akChtgxghYrbfLIj6HUQ", "review_id": "Ah_-jHXsygHxBvoawpuOBg", "text": "I have been going to FPS for several years.  The first Doctor I saw was Dr Marvin Schneider who sets the standard high in healthcare.  In my opinion, Dr Schneider is a living legend in the healthcare profession.  I have continued to go back to FPS and my Dr is now Dr David Francyk and Nurse Sara.  They are wonderful people amd extremely caring.  The front office/receptionist area staff are also very sincere and extremely nice.  I love FPS!  Added bonus... blood lab, and xray lab are actually in the office for easy access when my Doctor needs me to get testing results.  FPS is better than the television shows General Hospital, The Doctors, and ER combined!  If ever Dr Francyk's schedule is fully booked or he is on vacation, when needed I can sometime get in to see one of the other several Doctors on staff at FPS.", "business_id": "psMQBi2uQVN7c-Sw0xjNMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jesx27sPfziljTSwMa0fFg", "review_id": "rfvFHxkDd6GzPuNZzq1Elg", "text": "fps- yes!", "business_id": "psMQBi2uQVN7c-Sw0xjNMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "xopO03gWwnEe0JNkHBV8Kw", "review_id": "nHW4EasbOprmCF81ZCsY-A", "text": "Great service and they had what I came for. Some work boots. Rand H. and I called in first to make sure they had what we were looking for and they did indeed. Big 5 Gets my big 5 stars!", "business_id": "MIKf5qvfY7hBLGQ_8Ml8tg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "7KVB7b5yRZvsvppvt-ljoQ", "text": "I love Big 5 for shoes & buy almost all of mine here.  This location in particular is one of the real good ones (some stores are smaller), & my most recent purchase was a backup pair of their \"Rugged Exposure Journey Plus\" shoes.  I've been buying these here at Big 5 (sometimes with Velcro straps, sometimes with laces), for a number of years, & always for $19.99 on sale.  The regular price is $54.95.\n\nThese shoes are comfortable right out of the box & last me a couple of years, wearing them pretty much every day.  Most of the men's shoes here run about $55, but are on sale about one week out of three for as little as $17!  Jeromy H. joined me here today, & bought himself a pair of killer $50+ work boots for $20.\n\nGreat place here!     :-))", "business_id": "MIKf5qvfY7hBLGQ_8Ml8tg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ty3cNT0dEo74yCYqvNBJPQ", "review_id": "gz6hVtXPuEbdOyIqyTb8CA", "text": "I love Big 5.  I check their ads every Sunday Morning online.  When they have something on sale you can find really good prices.  I went in to buy a shotgun awhile back and the sales person talked me out  of it based on my needs and skill level.  I ended up picking up another one on black friday for a really good price.  This one is more spacious then the one on 19th ave, and has a nice parking lot.  I bought some cool survival stuff from here for cheap, some hiking boots and when my wife wanted some hiking boots and she was about to go to an expensive store I told her to go to big 5 and she got some for $20.  Can't hate on that.", "business_id": "MIKf5qvfY7hBLGQ_8Ml8tg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jHFiaJEXapLCVE75-w3wKA", "review_id": "OgLsSk9zCnkcuZqhE3EPDA", "text": "The BEST chain store in The Valley to purchase your Urban fishing supplies from.  Other chain stores sell fishing crap cookie-cutter across the country, but Big 5 has exactly what you need to fish around Phoenix and in individual small packaging at great prices.  You don't have to buy assortments and unrelated fishing item kits like at other places.  For example, bought 3 bait-holding catfish treble hooks for $1.49, 6 half-ounce egg sinkers for $.99, and 8 medium swivels for $.99.  Also, bought a cheapy spare rod/reel for $15, and the thing works great.  They also have a bunch of portable chairs, including some with sunshades for cheaper than anywhere I've seen.  $10 for just a chair and $30 for the chair with the built-in canopy.  They also have fresh night crawlers and meal worms.", "business_id": "MIKf5qvfY7hBLGQ_8Ml8tg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2KNPtV5E44vAiEr5BvMkUA", "review_id": "-twQuAG_hq4HSP5BUrITbA", "text": "This store NEVER has what I'm looking for (hiking pants, baseball cap, sports jersey, any type of college or professional team gear (I think they just have ASU stuff)etc.), everything looks picked over as if I have just missed the motherload of all sales on sporting schtuff. \n\nI have tried to give them business on 4 separate occasions and always leave empty handed.  \n\nAnother turnoff is that the people lurking around the inside and outside of the store kinda creep me out. It's almost like a Cabela's (they sell firearms, hunting knives, and whatnot) but lame.  Sorry, but I won't be back.", "business_id": "MIKf5qvfY7hBLGQ_8Ml8tg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Z0_C4HRVvkLkyEsVGGMnkg", "review_id": "tOTZc39GWzb62pbA_XgHoQ", "text": "Best prices for kids baseball pants.", "business_id": "MIKf5qvfY7hBLGQ_8Ml8tg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z-xMkRY07uo5Bb_nqJzR2Q", "review_id": "Ayrb1pxLM-A-VfHlQQXaog", "text": "Amazing customer service, i love coming here for cheap knives and fishing stuff. If you guys have any questions about camping ask for nathan, hes a manager there who knows everything about the outdoors. Drive the extra miles into the ghetto for this one, the selection and customer service is much better then any of the surrounding big 5s", "business_id": "MIKf5qvfY7hBLGQ_8Ml8tg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "e4TQFVfepzHf--hnBsjntg", "review_id": "Wov16yXjoaCnx1yDk4c49g", "text": "Spinning.  Hardcore.  That about sums it up.  Give it a try if you want a workout that will totally kick your ass and leave you crying.", "business_id": "cF_7182bPdS0ku9wn0Ww4w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "yy8vNTtESId44OcGyaVnbw", "review_id": "o3i4fK0vJY-4wRswH5Q3Fg", "text": "This place might well be cited for disturbing the peace. On week-end mornings one can often hear the throbbing bass beat inside of other nearby businesses and even out in the parking lot.  The ambience reminds me of a low-rider with one of those souped-up stereos that you can feel coming down the road long before you can hear it. Seems like I've been front and center at punk rock shows that had less prominent bass lines than this place has on Sunday mornings.", "business_id": "cF_7182bPdS0ku9wn0Ww4w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LpQ7KE9bTU6eJ6D5k6F-aw", "review_id": "gwkxq_Z3kuzSxf2PIlFTlw", "text": "Only place where you can spin. Except for the horrible class they have at 4pm on Saturdays", "business_id": "cF_7182bPdS0ku9wn0Ww4w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CQ30Xw9sQXpoQ8j-x_Hygg", "review_id": "brsOMaeVkkJvtpASRNt5pA", "text": "I love studio 360!! It is an Arcadia institution. If you live in Arcadia and you have not been here...that's fine because I don't want you taking my bike, but you really are missing out! If you like working out in a group without feeling like everyone is staring at you this is perfect because it's dark (with the exception of the occasional black light). Spinning at 360 is group exercise but like yoga it is individual with a sense of group support. It is drop saddle style, so you stand the entire class, which I actually find easier than the alternative. It's good for people who enjoy dance as well, it is very rhythmic. Best work out I have ever had, but you don't have to be a work out freak to enjoy 360. The instructors are great. If you are new to it I suggest Tues night with Denise. Always show up at least 15 minutes early to get a spot and learn how to ride. Their motto is \"to see the light you have to ride like hell in the dark\" :) Enjoy!", "business_id": "cF_7182bPdS0ku9wn0Ww4w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "p7Lda6KxqarDy05wu13zeA", "review_id": "kFo_9ceHU_P_j-oUSVe-gg", "text": "Studio 360 is a gem to say the least and for quite a few reasons: student pricing, cycling shoes available for anyone who has yet to invest in their own pair, incredibly encouraging/talented/kind/inspiring instructors, phenomenal music, new bikes, and it's all in the dark which adds a whole new slew of pluses! Even though it's a group class, it in no way resembles others I've participated in. The darkness allows you to focus on your individual experience and forget about how much you're sweating, how red you've become and how much better others may be.  There's nothing like a spin class at Studio 360, an hour of physically strenuous cardio never flew by so quickly and felt so dang good! \nThis is active meditation; a totally elating, calorie-burning, cardiovascular adventure!", "business_id": "cF_7182bPdS0ku9wn0Ww4w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "MWDSmBs-KVwrIjMdZL5hCw", "review_id": "MliJRfTRSQX-y6aa8xsKiA", "text": "So, I don't live here in Phoenix.  Perhaps I'm a bit spoiled because I live in Los Angeles, where spin classes (and actual, real, good ones) abound.  \n\n However, its Thanksgiving weekend I knew that for me, surviving meant at least one spin class.  I searched, read reviews, and finally arrived at Studio 360 in Phoenix.  Bingo! A seemingly decent spin class, I thought. Yay! \n\nI checked the website several times throughout the weekend, to make sure I wasn't missing anything.  Studio 360's website said, plainly, in black and white, to refer to the \"Special Event\" calendar for Thanksgiving class schedules.  Lo and behold, all classes were to remain the same, save for one or two MORNING classes to be canceled on Thanksgiving morning and Friday morning.  \n\nThe rest, including the 5:30 PM Friday spin class that I planned my whole f*ing day around, were to be scheduled.  In fact, here is a quote from the website: \n\n\"11/28/2010, All Day: All Yoga and Spinning classes will be held as normally scheduled over the 4 day Thanksgiving holiday weekend except as follows: Thanksgiving Day only the following classes will be held: SPIN - 90 minute classes at 7 AM (Shelly) and 9 AM (Denise); YOGA  - classes at 8:45 and 10:45. On Friday after Thanksgiving there will be no 5:30 AM Spin class or 6:45 AM Yoga class but all other Spin and Yoga classes will be held as scheduled on Friday. All classes Saturday and Sunday will occur as normally schedule\"\n\nRight? \"ALL OTHER CLASSES WILL BE HELD AS SCHEDULED ON FRIDAY\"  I'm not insane, right?\n\nOf course I showed up, all excited and ready to spin, and the studio was CLOSED.  No note, NOTHING.  And, someone else (who apparently didn't get the memo either) showed up along with me.  \n\nNeedless to say, I was pissed off enough to Yelp abut it.  Is this how they do it in Phoenix?  Screw you, studio 360 ! F* you for not even getting past first base - customer service.  I mean, what big city has one stinking spin studio? There's like five Pita Jungle franchises but only one shitty little spin studio?  Seriously?", "business_id": "cF_7182bPdS0ku9wn0Ww4w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "B84_jVH5SYE9NZn25IjbdQ", "review_id": "Qpxg1VuPG8jKAdeyQAZCcw", "text": "Wow!!! I just took a spinning class from Ty and it was great! I had a knee replacement 10 years ago and have not been able to run since. I have done other cardio workouts but nothing compared to running. This class gave me that 'runner's high' I so enjoy. Ty is a sweetheart and very motivating. She uses a terrific mix of music too.", "business_id": "cF_7182bPdS0ku9wn0Ww4w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fCbnj6TMR35CYvn7_JnHiw", "review_id": "BNgchwlvfEvBP4GNX5YRvw", "text": "As I'm writing this review I'm already thinking about what kind of pain tomorrow's class is going to bring me.  I was suckered into trying Studio 360 with a special $20 for 2 weeks offer, and one 'runner's high' later, i was hooked.\n\nThis is not your mom's spin class. In fact, I thought it was absolutely normal not to sit down until I talked to friends who did spin elsewhere and asked me why I wasn't investing in padded shorts (now I have enough padding on the backside, so that wouldn't be a problem)  I liken the feeling of spinning at Studio 360 to being on an elliptical or running, and while you're definitely riding a bike, you aren't putting the same kind of pressure on your knees if your form is correct.\n\nAll the instructors at Studio 360 are great, but each person is sure to have their favorite. They all bring a great intensity to each work-out and once you've been to a few classes, the style is pretty similar. You'll jog, run, walk, climb, and work your upper body -- all multiple times in each class.\n\nMake sure you let the instructor know if you're new so they can help you get shoes, set up on your bike, and show you the proper form. They're happy to help, but once the ride starts, the lights go out, the music comes on, and then you're on your own\n\nIf you don't like riding in the dark with loud (they have optional ear plugs) music, this may not be the place for you. But if you're looking for a workout where you feel the camaraderie of the group no matter who is there, this is the place for you.\n\nAs I tell my friends about Spin -- it's the one workout where you simply can't let yourself 'give up'....because once you clip your shoes in, you're not getting out until the class is over", "business_id": "cF_7182bPdS0ku9wn0Ww4w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 7, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "P6EBeMvWH6R66FptYfxEvA", "review_id": "tCZha2ll-dZAuriiSEn5FQ", "text": "If I could separate the Yoga Studio 360 and the Spinning 360, here is how my Rating would look:\nYoga 360: Four Stars - I am brand new at Yoga, but I've always wanted to try it for the workout and to strengthen my weak neck and back.  I've been every Tuesday for the past three weeks and it's been amazing every time.  Dana is great and she really helped me my first day to get my bearings. Literally yesterday I convinced myself to get a membership to this club because of their Yoga... until I went to today's Spin Class\n\nSpinning 360: 1 Star - On their website, it makes new riders feel very welcome.  Again, I am brand new to spinning.  They suggested to come early, get set up with free shoes and they'll \"introduce you\" to the bike.  So today I got there 15 minutes early and was excited when I saw 10-15 people milling around, chatting and laughing like a group of friends.  Unfortunately the girl behind the counter did not acknowledge my existence for literally 10 minutes.  It was becoming comically frustrating.  By the time she got me signed in and a pair of shoes the class had started.  Trying to clip into a bike when you've never done it before with all of the lights out and music thumping is impossible... so I walked out.  It was embarassing and a waste of time.  I'm sure this isn't how it is always, but unfortunately my month ends soon, so I / they won't have a second chance.\n\nI'll finish out my month of Yoga classes next week and instead of signing up for another month... I'll find a different studio.", "business_id": "cF_7182bPdS0ku9wn0Ww4w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "58YQSpx5Ct8W3HxFhNs-Lw", "review_id": "-Dq5eT9aqabdpwnKlqHr9w", "text": "This review is for the yoga studio only.  Tried it for the first time yesterday.  Bought a living social deal to give this place a try.  Its a small studio, very conveniently located.  We had a full class, but still room to move comfortably.    The routine and instructor was pretty average.  I really liked her style, but it was nothing really unique from what I've experienced in the past.  Redundant movements and not too much usage of different poses.  I would say this is a great class for beginning to intermediate yogi's, but for experienced folks....it may not be advanced or challenging enough.  Additionally, the room was not close to being hot enough.  They have several space heaters, but she didn't use them.  Probably because it was 100+ degrees outside and a full class.  I still broke a pretty good sweat, but I like to be soaking wet when I leave a hot yoga class which I was not. \n\nAll in all, it is a cute little place and instructor was super friendly.  Very inviting for folks who are new to the practice.  I am hoping the next time I go they decide to amp up the heat!!", "business_id": "cF_7182bPdS0ku9wn0Ww4w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "58YQSpx5Ct8W3HxFhNs-Lw", "review_id": "Z1Xj_dJjEJ7w4aCXYgA9VA", "text": "I went to Studio 360 for the second time last week and ironically enough, the instructor had read my Yelp review and remembered that I liked it hotter.  This was a different instructor than the first one I had (sorry can't remember eithers names), but she was so nice and accomodating.  She suggested I move to the far right side of room, where there was a space heater set up so I got the extra heat.  Burned up a great sweat and was super happy :)\n\nI really appreciated the fact that Studio took my comments to heart.  This instructor was also slightly more fast paced, which I enjoyed.", "business_id": "cF_7182bPdS0ku9wn0Ww4w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LZrS2Uwzjo5E_qAm-P6TlQ", "review_id": "37dYRYyCe6tA5-dxlMZhNA", "text": "Very few spinning classes in Phoenix so limited of where you go. But as far as decent bikes, good instructors and great sound system, 360 will give you a workout, your legs moving and your heart beat way up. The yoga is in a separate part of the building and is very small space.", "business_id": "cF_7182bPdS0ku9wn0Ww4w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5hIcclyqd9yelg2BlsiXBg", "review_id": "nVE3ai_UCc5gTdxDOewiGw", "text": "I stumbled on this studio through Living Social and I'm so glad I did.  It's a small studio with only one room but it's really the perfect size for me. Although I typically look to yoga for the mental practice as much as the physical, this is more PHYSICAL than I realized I could do.  The classes in the A.M. have the same poses and flows daily but it does NOT make it easier.  It increases my heart rate and has me pouring in sweat and sore the next day but it's not too much that it should scare off any other newbies like myself.  I'm absolutely addicted and really dig the instructors.  I will say I liked the studio the first week I went prior to the new decorating. Although the mural in the studio is lovely it just had a very modern and clean feeling before. I also liked it without the curtains.  Either way, it makes zero difference, the classes are great!", "business_id": "cF_7182bPdS0ku9wn0Ww4w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "jccGOMPTOGS22Tp2m9PAog", "review_id": "m8cohB4D4xRhiHPebHjRdg", "text": "If you only have an hour to spare and want to burn some serious calories, you should check out a spin class. Just come prepared knowing this isn't your average gym environment and those sweatpants don't exactly fit in with the trendy Arcadia vibe.\n\nThings you should know before your first visit:\n1. Bring water and a towel\n2. Come early to get a spot\n3. The only type of shoes you can wear at this studio are the spinning/clip-in kind. They have plenty for you to borrow, but research your shoe size online first. It takes practice clipping in, but it's doable.\n4. Be ready to stand on your bike for the entire time. \n5. It's a dark ride, so nobody's going to be looking at you. Don't be afraid you'll be judged as a newbie.\n6. It is fun and you'll be glad you came.", "business_id": "cF_7182bPdS0ku9wn0Ww4w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "W7Zlyvl_ZZmgkDbJaYPMMA", "review_id": "z9bkVHOtSW3ckrGhnHijFg", "text": "I was always afraid to do spin classes, but I went here and fell in love with it.  The people were really nice, I love that the rooms are pitch black with black lights and loud blasting music.  And the instructors I usually get, I like their taste of songs they put on.  It's like a little party where you just happen to get fit as you go.\n\nThe only reason I'm not giving it 5 starts is because I was quoted by phone one price, and when I went in they wouldn't honor the price they told me by phone.  Although they still gave a discount for being a student, it was still the fact I was blind sided when I got there by the higher price.", "business_id": "cF_7182bPdS0ku9wn0Ww4w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fJGWSgGsvb6leJzOuE2O3Q", "review_id": "Ma0rBzDxpNwdlksffg0NqA", "text": "Love spinning here! It's always a hard workout and I've only been to the beginner classes - can't imagine what the advanced ones are like.\n\nThe Mon and Wed evening teachers are great and play fun music. After a crazy day at work, this is the perfect outlet and a great way to clear your mind.\n\nThe only other spin class I've done were at LA Fitness - these are 100x better. It's intense, you never sit down, black lights and fun music and everyone is super nice and helpful.\n\nI've been coming here for more than a year and would recommend it to anyone!", "business_id": "cF_7182bPdS0ku9wn0Ww4w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "awNfKzVWjrhxCmRap-DeaQ", "review_id": "UfnnR50ctIUdXk7GZZT89Q", "text": "I am taking my 3rd class tonight and I LOVE it!  When the hour long spin class is done you will wonder how it went by so fast.  The music is loud and the lights are off or dimmed most of the time which for me really takes your mind off the cardio and the burn and keeps you motivated.\n-Come Early (15 minutes)\n-Bring water \n-Bring a small towel\n-Don't have shoes? You can borrow!\n-Prepare for an amazing workout and a lot of fun!\n\nIf you haven't done spinning before don't worry, I did my first class with at beginner and she was fine.  Just make sure you tell the front desk person that you are new and they will take great care of you!", "business_id": "cF_7182bPdS0ku9wn0Ww4w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K_6ykd8OJonATSaOLdS7OQ", "review_id": "6Rx63dUQpEefd7TgGbNGAQ", "text": "I've been to both Yoga and Spin classes at this studio and really each of them.  I'll break them down...\n\nYoga:  I have been to almost every yoga studio and town and 360 is definitely one of my favorites.  It has a great, open vibe to it and the teachers are fantastic.  I've been to 4 or 5 different instructors and they are all really good (Lonnie and Ana are my favorite).  I get a good workout - and feel totally energized after.  I started going to 360 a few months ago and my yoga was very beginner and I was pretty rusty.  But I felt totally comfortable in every class going at my own pace.  They've got a lot of different types of classes and a pretty decent schedule.  Try them out!\n\nSpin:  The spin classes were a little overwhelming for me at first.  They ride drop saddle (meaning you are standing the whole time) - so that was hard for me to get used to.  But, after I went to a few classes I got the hang of it and was able to get an amazing workout.  Definitely makes you sweat!  Finding a teacher who plays good music is key because it makes the class fly by (Cinnaree and Laura are awesome).  I ended up buying my own spin shoes, but they have ones you can borrow at first which I thought was nice.  \n\nPlus, both types of classes are really reasonably priced compared to other local studios - not easy to find.", "business_id": "cF_7182bPdS0ku9wn0Ww4w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FOdKaVUkLGobvueWyDcLJw", "review_id": "scV3Jm3YUEGrW0xI2_c-gA", "text": "I love Studio 360.  50 mins to an hour of pure cardio with fun music and black lights!  I'm not going to lie.  Not every single class is amazing, but most of them are if you are ready to work hard and have fun.  The instructors take song requests which I think is great because it motivates you to go to class if you know your request will be played and it makes the class even more enjoyable when you're jamming out.  I've been to other spin classes and have found nothing like Studio 360.  They ride drop saddle so there are is no sitting down on your seat except between songs for water breaks.  I've looked around at other fitness studios and this place offers the lowest rates for a great class.  Highly recommend.", "business_id": "cF_7182bPdS0ku9wn0Ww4w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t7xVgp7rvLXNXq0SnIX9AQ", "review_id": "STN76sKomtlnsA6nWXHHlg", "text": "I'll preface this review by saying this is the first Yelp review I have ever written. I've thought about writing a review before, after a fantastic meal, a so-so gym, etc. etc. but I've never been so compelled as I am right now to give feedback about my experience with this studio. And one more thing - I work in the health industry, in a job that is very much customer service-oriented, and I genuinely am not writing this for the purpose of bashing a well-intended small business. I am also a pretty serious recreational mountain biker (point being, I'm more than comfortable and well versed with the right way to ride a bike). I do hope this review serves as constructive-criticism, which is why I've also emailed the studio this exact feedback. \n\nI had arrived with a half full stainless steel water bottle and asked if there was anywhere I could fill it up. (I try not to drink water of out plastic bottles, for both health and environmental reasons.) I was told by the employee at the front desk that, no, there was not but I could purchase water. Really? I've been to A LOT of fitness centers, from big-box gyms to small boutique-style studios, and I have never NOT been able to fill up a reusable water bottle. (I tried from the bathroom too, but faucet wasn't high enough). \n\nMy primary complaints with the class itself include the following: \n\n-Standing up on the bike the entire 60 min. just doesn't make biomechanical sense. Don't get me wrong, coming in and out of the saddle throughout a spin class can be a great way to add some variety, intensity, and fun to the workout. Standing up though is more quad-dominant and neglects the \"pull\" movement of the hamstrings compared to sitting. Why would a studio have classes that ONLY has riders standing for every class, all class? Recipe. For. Injury. \n\n-Spin classes are upbeat. The music blasts. It gets loud. I get that, I dig that... that's why I choose to pay to attend one, rather than working out on a stationary bike on my own. The problem was that I couldn't hear a SINGLE word the instructor was saying the ENTIRE class. Perhaps the mic wasn't turned up enough or something but I honestly could not figure out what she was saying, the few times she was saying something. I actually started doing my own intervals about half way through because I was so frustrated. \n\n-Intervals or what? Granted I couldn't hear what the teacher was saying, but from what I gathered we were performing 1 minute intervals with 30 seconds recovery time in between. Intervals are awesome, here's why: you work at a higher intensity during the work time and a lower intensity during the rest time. Your heart rate gets higher for a short term and then recovers and a result, you train all of your body's energy systems, rather than just aerobic. Your resting metabolic rate also stays elevated for much longer after higher intensity intervals. With that said, we weren't doing intervals. The teacher was encouraging riders to only use the recovery time if they needed it. If you don't need recovery time, you're not doing intervals. You NEED recovery time to do intervals, otherwise you're simply working at a steady state the whole time.... which is what the class was.\n\n-Music came to a complete stop between songs. I've taught group exercise classes before. It never goes perfectly, I totally get that. But to completely stop the music between every single song before finding the next one to play? Come on. \n\n-Lack of instruction. When you pay to participate in a group exercise class, spin classes included, you are paying for the instruction of the teacher, the subject-matter expert. Not all teachers have the same style of instruction (which is great), but they all should have SOME form of instruction. On a spin bike, this should include cuing body position on the bike - for example, reminding riders to keep their cores engaged, their shoulders relaxed, arm/hand position, proper breathing,  etc. Cues like these are especially important in order for the rider to get the most out of their workout, but perhaps more importantly, to stay free from injuries on and off a bike. The instructor last night gave absolutely ZERO body position instruction. \n\n-Encouraging riders to sway from side to side on a stationary bike is ridiculous. In fact, it's probably the #1 piece of advice that any responsible exercise professional would warn against. How about teaching the riders how to properly engage their core muscles for functional strength, rather than show them how exert energy through their lower extremities without ANY core stability? \n\nWith all of this said, you will sweat in this class. But just because you leave with a drenched shirt and tired legs doesn't mean that what you're doing to your body is, in the long-run, healthy. This could be a GREAT little spin studio if they took the value of sound instruction a bit more seriously and started teaching the riders who are paying money to come to class how to ride a bike.", "business_id": "cF_7182bPdS0ku9wn0Ww4w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aFQWSsZE6DvzqcckaC6EmQ", "review_id": "y-rqkZKznHsB_hohbhd9Fg", "text": "I stumbled across this class by accident. I had done spinning at home in the UK and had tried an LA Fitness class here in Phoenix which was ... ok. I came to Studio 360 and couldn't believe I didn't collapse in a crumpled heap on the floor. Somehow I kept going to the end of the class. It was HARD. I was completely addicted.\n\nI have since been going for probably about 6 months. In that time my father in the UK has been diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor and I really can be honest in saying that going to this class 2/3 times a week is the only time when I have 60 minute periods in which I don't feel like I'm crippled with fear and dread about what is happening at home. \n\nOh, and I've dropped 2 dress sizes. It would probably be more, but I REALLY like wine (I'm European. We drink. Too much.) So what my boyfriend affectionately refers to as my \"wine pouch\" reamins. But I have abs underneath. \n\nMost importantly - for 60 minutes of the day I feel like a champion.\n\nThank you Studio 360.", "business_id": "cF_7182bPdS0ku9wn0Ww4w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xnMk6c4qn9yRF8Ki4kI0sQ", "review_id": "lXvPx3E_1qZ7zYkgK65Irg", "text": "Best spin class I've ever taken. Been going here 3 years now and it just gets better!", "business_id": "cF_7182bPdS0ku9wn0Ww4w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YuuzQtcqBpuOzi8ZJqfzTg", "review_id": "2uTIJZWNm9R8ZL0bpEuTsQ", "text": "I have a been an athlete my whole life and I was even a runner for awhile but with the way I was dreading running these days I thought I'd try something new. It was my first spin class and I was pretty anxious because I had no idea what to expect.\n\nAs soon as I walked in I was put at ease. The employees were extremely friendly and welcoming. They got me some shoes to borrow, they showed me what to expect and how things were done. They even helped me clip into the bike. \n\nThe class was all girls that night so I really felt this sense of unity or dare I say girl power. Everyone was friendly and supportive. I think I can even make friends here to hang out with socially. The class was fun and challenging. It was like working out in a dance club. I loved it. I bought a card to come back for more classes and the prices are better than their competitors. They also have times that fit my schedule much better than other spin classes around town.\n\nThe only downside was how sore I was after my first class, but that's to be expected so it's really not a downside after all. I am a cheerleader for Spin 360. I back it.", "business_id": "cF_7182bPdS0ku9wn0Ww4w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fI_87gH3jSuxdI_Wq-Rmwg", "review_id": "z7IqWJcEqQhophIiiMatew", "text": "OK, full disclosure, this was my first \"spin\" class. I'm usually seen on a road bike, and in daylight. \n\nThe class amazing, the music perfect, attitude great and the work out..fantastic! I will be going back. It was a little difficult to get the 'moves' down that are particular to this studio, but I was told everyone goes through it. \n\nSimply put, it was the most fun I've had doing a workout. =)  Good job!", "business_id": "cF_7182bPdS0ku9wn0Ww4w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9EEQzDyzJgmjNNWLi-m0ag", "review_id": "AaZqjQHJSneDNbn3zZ4v_g", "text": "This studio was awesome.  This was the first time I've ever ridden in the dark.  Cycling doesn't seem intense, but it is!  The music was really good and I had a lot of fun. The only thing I like better at corebalance was that you can wear your own tennis shoes and don't need to pay for special shoes.", "business_id": "cF_7182bPdS0ku9wn0Ww4w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t-27_YZKsk9tMbAiwQKCwQ", "review_id": "eWIZJ-QZfnKRUf8MMdGrCQ", "text": "I decided to take the plunge and finally try a spinning class.   Glad that it was here, a perfect environment to feel like a newbie. (The spin studio is dark, really dark.  Arrive with plenty of time to find a bike and to adjust it for your frame & body.)  I was greeted at 8:45am by the instructor and spinning phenom, Samantha.  She played great music and inspired everyone to push harder.She would turn up the music occasionally when the black light was on, it became also trance or rave- like.\n\nAfter visiting a few more spin classes at the Village on Camelback, I learned that Studio 360 is a stand-up studio (they rarely sit down when riding.)  After more spin practice, I will return and see if I can ride standing up the whole time.\n\nSorry that I missed out on the Yoga Studio 360, that segment of the business ended a few months ago.", "business_id": "cF_7182bPdS0ku9wn0Ww4w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tapowpemeuVdBOB8NFN3Qw", "review_id": "MumHrPHPYRRJwk02H3BQEw", "text": "This place is pretty cool.\n\nI have never done a spin class before and recently came here at a friend's suggestion.  We all met up and signed the required paperwork, paid the fee and had a little time to stretch before the session got started.\n\nIt was definitely different but also fun.  Very challenging, especially for a newbie but the instructor was good and it was a dark ride so I did not feel as awkward being new.  Every so often black lights turn on as the instructor amps the class up which is a fun touch.  The music is pretty decent as well.  I definitely got a workout in that is for sure.  The only thing I wasn't as much of a fan of was the fact that you have to clip in to the bikes.  They have shoes there for you to wear which is fine, but I am not used to riding and being clipped in was a little weird while trying to figure out what was going on in the class.  Outside of that, I had a great time.  I would come back more often but it is not really close to my house.  More than likely I will come back here and there to see where I measure up on the fitness scale as far as cycling.  If you like spin classes this is a cool variation to try out.", "business_id": "cF_7182bPdS0ku9wn0Ww4w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hJjO-Z8Nu7-WUd1rChnigQ", "review_id": "lmjHrw_g6oxkRlbRdH9mUg", "text": "I needed some fitness and 360Spin fit the bill. I'm a beginner/novice and was made to feel at home.\nThe class was the perfect challenge for any experience level.\nThis was the first time I've ever used \" clip in\" bike shoes, it was easy after the receptionist explained it to me.\n\nI've been back for a second class and it was even more fun.\n\nSpin cycling to great music with cool instructors in total darkness is awesome.", "business_id": "cF_7182bPdS0ku9wn0Ww4w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2UPKuscn_Th2C72OSn7Z8Q", "review_id": "xg3e9H2QUTov1Pyr9zOeew", "text": "My mom and I used to go here at least twice a week, it is the most amazing workout ever. I just wish I could do it every day. I love the music, and the energy!!\n\nIf you want a workout that is fun and also pushes you and gives you wonderful results go here!", "business_id": "cF_7182bPdS0ku9wn0Ww4w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VbsM1lNy_oqqK-ZSw3dDdQ", "review_id": "i8DSW6-bPGzFvAmHNgy6dw", "text": "I had an absolutley great experience with Studio 360. I am from out of town and travel for work a lot. I find it challenging to find good drop in class, and this place surpassed my expectations. \n\nInstructors - Are very helpful. They connected with me before and after class to ensure I had a great experience. \n\nThe Class - Was so much fun! This class is great for every level because you can work at your own pace, but at the same time the class energy is high so you are motivated to push your hardest for an ultimate and rewarding workout.\n\nThe Students - People in the class are VERY friendly, informative, and encouraging. \n\nI also like their class packages as they are reasonably priced, and it makes it easy if you are just able to drop in time to time.\n\nThanks Studio 360 for an amazing and fun experience! I know I will be back whenever I am in town!", "business_id": "cF_7182bPdS0ku9wn0Ww4w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "FbuffSdh_2pDZwQ2wgNb9g", "text": "Yea, yea, yea, it's a sub place.  Forget the subs.  It's all about the soup.  Can't forget the sub?  Ok, get their 1/2 soup, 1/2 sandwich deal for $4.95.  Why is the soup this important?  Three words for ya.  Chicken enchilada soup.  Oh my god!  \n\nSome of this may be that when working in this area our office was routinely colder than it should have been.  So while sandwich was nice, soup always reigned soup-reme.  (Wow, I really did that.  Bad huh?)  Also, they deliver with a minimum order of like $12 which we always got as soon as we said \"Hey, who wants Jim's?\".  I was a huge fan of their egg salad or chicken salad on simple wheat bread and my friend routinely got a turkey on croissant.  Awesome stuff.  And if it's in you, they have amazing brownies.  We only gave into the temptation a few times, but they were big enough for sharing.  Not that we ever really shared....", "business_id": "lwgBIboXZ4j9uuZthAvTEw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Cp-PV8rsypbO-xBrQ6KmQg", "review_id": "w51A2NV7ezd8l2k1ogy8nw", "text": "I used to go here for lunch when I was in high school (forever ago). I've kept this as one of those places I still go to once in awhile. The food is still good. They have great subs and the people that own it are very nice. I haven't had their soups, but apparently they are the bomb. The seating is cheap and it's not a fancy affair. Just a good place to grab a bite at lunch.", "business_id": "lwgBIboXZ4j9uuZthAvTEw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HOleI3jz1MLNUJ6cc1x0Pw", "review_id": "fEPj784t7IAOlYwTBeqOYw", "text": "I absolutely love upscale sandwiches and salads (you know, with roasted eggplant or portabellos, herb mayo, frisee, candied walnuts, etc.) and am fortunate that frou-frou lunch offerings are pretty much par for the course in the area where I work (Chelsea's Kitchen, The Vig, Acacia, Wildflower, Bertha's, Pita Jungle, LGO, and Taylor's are all within a mile or two). However, I occasionally want something a little simpler and find myself at a place like Mamma Mia's. One day, I was scouting out my less fancy options, saw the sign for Subs by Jim, and decided to stop. \n\nThe woman who worked there was really friendly without being pushy and she really gave the place a family-owned and neighborhood feel. I ended up ordering the Vegetarian Cobb with light ranch (I'm not vegetarian but I often don't eat meat for lunch), a fountain soda, and a cookie to go. The food was ready very quickly and the total price was good for the area (around $10 for the three items). The salad was very large compared to ones I usually have and the ingredients were all fresh, but I thought that there could have been more of the toppings (hard-boiled eggs, avocado, etc.). \n\nAlthough I haven't been eating out for lunch much lately, I will probably return to Subs by Jim soon and try the sandwiches and soups that everyone is raving about!", "business_id": "lwgBIboXZ4j9uuZthAvTEw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uAX1KpJOgfX-vdJhlx_-Hw", "review_id": "cUqXb0RD46G9QU8RqqnxDg", "text": "I like Subs by Jim. I tried their Egg Salad sandwich and they just piled it up! I couldn't finish it and only ate half a sandwich 'cause it was huge. The place is operated by an Asian guy and his wife. The place is cozy.", "business_id": "lwgBIboXZ4j9uuZthAvTEw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b9XdpPlzZCVimhNb0z8CNA", "review_id": "93UTdsiAtJTnPWynznEC3A", "text": "I'd heard about Subs by Jim from a co-worker who said it was the best sub place in town.  So I thought I'd try it out and see for myself.  Would I say it's the \"Best\" sub in town, probably not...But it's darn close.  I'm a ham and pineapple kind of guy and love Hawaiian Pizza, so when I saw they had a Hawaiian Melt sandwich I had to try it out.  I'm glad I did.  They piled a ton of ham on that thing! Well, okay, not a ton, but the meat was over an inch thick  with melted swiss on top and chunks of Pineapple in between the meat and bread.  It was Amazing!  I also had a bag of chips and a medium drink which came out to $10.02 exactly, about par for lunch in this area of town.  It was a great value and I left very full.  Truth be told, I'll probably stick with the half sandwich next time and maybe try one of the soups when it cools off a bit outside.\n\nThe other thing I really liked was the d\u00e9cor.  It's very simple, but quite a bit of baseball memorabilia on the walls, along with an 80's era mural of a baseball game that looks like the view from the left fielder's position.  If you have little ones, be sure to check the shelf on the way out the door, rumor has it there's a cup with lollipops in it next to the stack of magazines.", "business_id": "lwgBIboXZ4j9uuZthAvTEw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "d0wJVf7Gv7v1B-HHYhxZtQ", "review_id": "KzEAkB-mkbwnygsp3PaixA", "text": "I stopped in to get a quick lunch with my friend.  We decided to get a full size turkey bacon avacado sub and split it.  Glad we did because they ended up being about 8 inches long each!  The owner(?) didn't seem to mind at all either and was very nice and friendly.  \n\nIts a great combination and I thought the bacon was kind've crunchy but very tasteful.  Its not one of those very thin microwavable kind.  However, I thought it was very hard to eat.  The bread is basically sliced in half (so there's no \"end wall\" to eat against), and then meat, tomatoes, onion, avacado and bacon was stacked high in between.  And I mean high.  Its like the kind of sandwiches you see in a cartoon except unfortunately my mouth can't stretch out real wide like the characters usually do.  All in all it was the most difficult and messy sub I've ever eaten.  \n\nAlso, I wasn't a big fan of putting a whole slice of onion on the sandwich.  I love onion, but I like it kinda split up and spread over the whole thing, not a whole slice in the middle.\n\nAnd I'm right there with the whole styrofoam/soup thing.  I watched as they do it and was very glad I didn't get any.\n\nI think I would come back and try something else.  Its just that I would have to eat it in private...", "business_id": "lwgBIboXZ4j9uuZthAvTEw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EEsYi_yEGWADkWJxkkWcYg", "review_id": "hXgBgoncfovMVVgAWXetdw", "text": "This is a great neighborhood bar and has a suprisingly tasty breakfast and the food is VERY reasonable priced.  They have Blue Moon on tap, so be sure to get a \"Blue Moon & O.J.\" instead of a mimosa with brunch.\n\nLive band on the weekend nights is very entertaining but can be a bit too loud for conversation.  TVs just about everywhere provide excellent coverage for whatever game(s) are on.\n\nThis place isn't flashy, but it's always clean.  Just be aware that you'll end up smelling like a deep fryer after spending any amount of time in here.\n\nThe crowd is always friendly and the service is usually top notch.", "business_id": "RIeWXLMHZQlYprYt1x2f1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "90a6z--_CUrl84aCzZyPsg", "review_id": "wX2Q7tKga3666ZzPuBGbTA", "text": "Popped in here awhile back, watched a decent local band do classic rock for about :30 min. It was pretty empty for a Friday night (the place is deceptively bigger than it looks from outside). Mostly older, rougher crowd, they mostly felt like neighborhood regulars. \n\nDrinks were cheap (why they get three stars).\n\nKinda dingy atmosphere in here, felt old and tired. With a face lift and some hope, perhaps the OBR can rise again... you let me know....", "business_id": "RIeWXLMHZQlYprYt1x2f1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "A3jj7qoDEhu295hYNFP_Pg", "review_id": "oom-YRRiSbLq88Ox4Wz2ng", "text": "I remember driving by this bar a couple of years ago and laughing out loud because the parking lot was packed at 8am.  I was asking myself, who the HELL *are* these people, getting loaded this early?!\n\nFast forward two years later, and I've become one of \"those people\"  Well, with the caveat that I'm not getting loaded.\n\nNow I figger that my excuse is about as good as they come.  I'm working nights from 6pm to 6am, and after putting in a 12 hour shift, sometimes a man wants to have a damn drink, get something to eat, read the newspaper, relax a bit.  This avoids the unwelcome alternative of \"unwinding\" by drinking at home alone at 7am,  which tends to generate feelings of being a total loser.\n\nSo anyway, ye Old Brass Rail opens bright and early at 6am, which is perfect.  As with any bar opening at this hour, there is your contingent of old man alkeeholic regulars, but this particular place also seems to be popular with the nurses getting off the night shift at a nearby hospital.  They usually enter in groups of 2-4, ordering double long island ice teas, and getting their drink on in their scrubs.  Some of them are even cute.\n\nThe service is attentive and low-key.  Drinks are cheap and there are several breakfast specials available for under $5.   The food is nothing amazing but it gets the job done and the price is definitely right.   The first time I walked out of there after paying $7 for breakfast with a tall  gin and grapefruit juice, I knew that I had found a winner.\n\nThere is a smoking patio with misters, but much to my dismay I got bawled out one day for taking a plate of pancakes out there. APPARENTLY, there is no food served on the patio, nor is the consumption of food that you have brought out to the patio yourself tolerated.  The reason given was pretty lame too, it basically boiled down to the fact that they didn't want to deal with people bitching about smoke ruining their breakfast, or something, blah blah blah.   So far, that has been my only negative experience at this place.\n\nThe joint could use face lift, like another reviewer mentioned, but doing so might erase some of its character.\n\nJust watch your step on the way out the door, there's a slight incline that's easy to get tripped up on. :-O  Regulars will back me up on this.", "business_id": "RIeWXLMHZQlYprYt1x2f1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "zHH2Iz49wCZYYDLBTv0YOg", "review_id": "AcLqfroJjZFl01hGlIhEGg", "text": "Yeah, it's a little dingy, but that's kind of part of the charm. Sort of. Not sure I ever would have taken the time to check it out were it not in my hood, but it is, and man, it is always hoppin'. So my curiosity got the better of me. It's been described as a neighborhood bar in previous reviews, and it definitely has that feel, as though we might have been the only ones there that hadn't been there before. Been there twice now, once for breakfast on a weekday, once for drinks on a Friday night. Service was friendly and efficient both trips.\n\nBreakfast on a weekday:\nOrdered the veggie omelette, and it was... ok. It was cheap, and cheap is good. Makes you a little more forgiving.\n\nDrinks on a Friday night:\nCover band called Velvet Tigers played a well rounded rock mix from the sixties through present day. Drinks were cheap, and strong.\n\nWill I be back? Yeah, probably. I don't know that I'd go out of my way to get there, but it's in my hood, like I said, so I don't have to.", "business_id": "RIeWXLMHZQlYprYt1x2f1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dXz7Eaw2D-Db1zgH-lXTKA", "review_id": "LBayDTx6r5q96qHsHGayeA", "text": "If you want a good cheap breakfast this is the place to go. There food is very good and reasonably priced. I try to get there at least once a weekend. Very nice atmosphere. Seems like a good neighborhood hang out.", "business_id": "RIeWXLMHZQlYprYt1x2f1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "d0wJVf7Gv7v1B-HHYhxZtQ", "review_id": "I-o2gbdnFsCifAymxZOzyw", "text": "The Old Brass Rail has replaced Ihops and Denny's pretty much completely for me.  The breakfast is just perfect for me and its 3 bucks!  2 eggs any way you want it, 3 bacon/sausage, hash browns and 2 slices of toast.  I eat pretty much all of it and I'm neither stuffed and slothy nor wanting more.  3 bucks!\n\nI gotta say once in a while the bacon is a little bit too crispy, and the hash browns aren't as crispy as I like it, but hey for 3 bucks I'm taking that risk every time!  And its not like I haven't paid more for flops at a more expensive place before.  \n\nI would also recommend the spicy/seasoned fries.  Very good.  Other than that, the sandwiches and burgers are pretty run of the mill.  Good pricing of course.\n\nThey also have dinner specials.  I think something like meat loaf dinners and pork chop dinners on certain nights for like 5 bucks.  Never tried it but have been meaning to.\n\nAll in all, this place is pretty awesome once you get past the dark, dingy atmosphere.  But I think its on purpose.  :)", "business_id": "RIeWXLMHZQlYprYt1x2f1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Akwr-Kqif-NylJ3-EUlnWQ", "review_id": "uFsvIkasHXq0ArtF-5kVTg", "text": "Divebar..where the drinks are cheap.. its in the Phoenix  ghetto , and you can play darts and bar games. Sounds o.k. ..\n\nWouldn't seek this place out.. Wouldn't avoid either\nSome of my friends have before\n\nnuff said", "business_id": "RIeWXLMHZQlYprYt1x2f1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UXlI002lWvHNK4Q35W1EEQ", "review_id": "OErKpWkYzJvPcyY0huHwDA", "text": "i would like to point out that this place has $3 dollar breakfast until 2pm everyday. secondly, after you've knocked back a number of beverages and finished off breakfast...and the waitress actually says \"great job ladies\" you know your in a good place...the only reason i knocked off a star is because they are always either running low or completely out of pineapple vodka.", "business_id": "RIeWXLMHZQlYprYt1x2f1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-9mljS0O9mwdOnGv-Oea3Q", "review_id": "s8qK0jBmhdXoeZHLMlsv2w", "text": "popped in for lunch and beer today. Had the special, BBQ Beef w/ fries and Cole slaw. It was okay. The slaw was actually better than many places it had flavor beyond just mayo. The half pitcher of beer was cold. The bartender/waitress was friendly and had a sense of humor. The jukebox was playing and it was pumping out a great selection of classic rock hits. The place is pretty big. The bathroom is tiny and somewhat dingy. There must be 20 TVs there to watch. They have karaoke one night a week and have pretty good size stage/floor for that. They have a daily special and offer their cheap raved about breakfasts meals until 2pm daily. Half price on some appetizers as of 3pm and discount drinks. Place is a bit dark but clean. There is one pool table and two arcade games. It seems to me that it must be a serious drinking place because it doesn't offer much to do in the amount of space that is there. Oh and there is plenty of bar space to belly up to, the bar is huge! The menu is so-so , nothing fancy or extensive but one should find something on it, with most things under $9. I suspect I will eventually pop in again to try the raved about breakfast menu.", "business_id": "RIeWXLMHZQlYprYt1x2f1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-9mljS0O9mwdOnGv-Oea3Q", "review_id": "p1yoWvUY5QjfTeBBoLJung", "text": "I went in for the cheap breakfast for the first time at noon today. I had the $3 plate. It was okay. My toast was perfect & buttery. I was going to have the $4.75 plate with french toast until I learned it came with one slice of toast! That was very disappointing to learn the price jumps a $1.75 and you get only one slice of dipped toast but could get two pancakes, it doesn't make sense. I wonder how big and fluffy the pancakes are, but not enough to risk it and order them. I just don't get it, why they think one slice of french toast is a fair deal. \nAnyhow the eggs and bacon came with that, they were cooked okay. Could have done a more presentable delivery of the meal at home. Have seen a more presentable job done at many other eateries through out the USA at independently owned or chain restaurants. So I'm in no rush to return here for the breakfast, even if it is cheap. Unlike some I won't be abandoning other long standing breakfast joints for this. After all you get what you pay for. And i prefer my breakfast in a sunny and brighter place as well verses a dark drab bar, but to each their own choice.", "business_id": "RIeWXLMHZQlYprYt1x2f1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "67l_gT6TZIDJMkRivtU7zQ", "review_id": "xuVFvI-OdkGM45xf8e_agg", "text": "I was staying at a nearby upscale resort and my date took me to OBR for Sunday morning breakfast. When he told me about the $3 breakfast, I thought to myself, \"Geez, is this guy cheap or what? No champagne brunch?\" But, he was right! The #1 was really good, certainly not something you'd expect from a place that is essentially a bar. It was certainly heads and tails above Denny's. He had the one w/ biscuits and gravy - rich and heart-stoppingly delicious (I had a bite). And, the service was friendly and efficient. \n\nWhile the atmosphere is dingy and tired (but clean) as reported by other reviewers, it seems to all work together, including the interesting mix of patrons and wait staff. Even the just two choices of jam (concord grape or strawberry) seemed fitting. We were there before 10 am when alcohol could be served, so I think I missed the full OBR experience. I guess I'll just have to go back... It was one of the highlights of our visit to Phoenix, for sure!", "business_id": "RIeWXLMHZQlYprYt1x2f1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UdFFbZnPUPZMrZyx7cb0Tg", "review_id": "ma_0XVJV5UpP3hvWkyrItw", "text": "This place is great!  If I want breakfast (served until 2pm!) it's hard to come up with something that sounds better than the Brass Rail.  It's cheap and it's straight forward, delicious breakfast!  I've had the eggs/bacon/hashbrowns/toast meal, which is hard to beat, and the pancakes, which I scarfed down without giving a second look a the appetizer that I had ordered (which was also very good).  What more could you want than delicious, traditional breakfast, very low prices, and friendly service?  Try it!", "business_id": "RIeWXLMHZQlYprYt1x2f1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e1zHLlPRDeUp-NheUI32kg", "review_id": "lg9sZp5DXhyupVNQRPmNuw", "text": "Please keep in mind that this place is a \"DIVE BAR\" and an excpetional one :) \n\nHaving had the $3.50 breakfast, a dive bar mimosa (Blue Moon beer with orange juice), great quick, friendly service under $10 - - priceless.  It has a ton of old sports flags from all leagues and teams ... very clean (including the bathroom).  This place is kinda outta the way but definitely worth it.  All my friends visiting will experience this place at one point or another (closer to PHX :)", "business_id": "RIeWXLMHZQlYprYt1x2f1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "dfprRWlHx_GRUyCY5vmCbQ", "review_id": "HgNEg9Wfzxt7CjNoGiUl6Q", "text": "For some reason, probably a reason associated with heavy drinking habits and/or retardation, I can't ever remember the name of this place.  Since I'm unable to, whenever I bug my coworkers to go there I simply make up a new name for it.  For example:\n\n\"hey guys, we should go to old Mcdonalds house of Brass Railroad Tracks.\"\n\nor\n\n\"Hey, lets go to Brass Traintrack Rails at noon.\"\n\nSince most of my coworkers have not been afflicted with heavy drinking habits and/or retardation they know what I'm talking about.\n\nI sought this place out as a lunch time place during work hours since often I crave a simple beer for lunch instead of caloric \"food.\"  Usually my fellow workers and I will end up at the Dirty Drummer, since it's right across the street from our office building.  This was fine for a while until I realized that The Dirty Drummer is actually fucking gross, the atmosphere is depressing and the servers are visually annoying.  Thanks to my obsession with Yelp and alcohol, I was able to find this little gem, a simple and tasty dive bar that is literally four minutes from our office.  \n\nOld Brass Rail is large and not at all intrusive, it's not so local that everyone looks at you when you walk in and it's not so detached that they don't care that you're there.  Plus, they have those high top bar tables that are fun to sit at, especially when they're spread out and you don't have to hear other people's conversations.  They have a million flat screen TV's for when the conversation slows or when you dine with boys who are distracted by lights and moving objects around them.\n\nI've only been there twice, both times we had the same server, both times all my comrads ordered the amazingly reasonable and genius idea of a three dollar breakfast until 2 p.m.  Everyone loves breakfast, and to serve a cheap breakfast at a BAR until 2 p.m. is god damn fucking brilliant.  The server was super nice, sweet and friendly, remembered us, offered suggestions, was not put off by the fact that we are an unlikely group to be at bar in the middle of a weekday.  I can honestly say that both times I thoroughly enjoyed my Old Brass Railroad Tracks experience. \n\nI didn't order breakfast because I am not a \"breakfast food\" person.  I order lunch, even in the morning.  I ordered the chicken strips and a salad, I've also had the fries.  Everything was what you expect as far as bar food but genuinely not gross, with the added bonus that it was NOT, in fact, The Dirty Drummer.  Also, it's not over priced for what it is, 7 for an app, 7 for a burger, cheap beers, good specials, 4.50 pitchers, such a great find.  Also, 3.50 breakfast AT A BAR- GENIUS.  In addition to the totally acceptable food, pleasant service and good prices, you get the added bonus of checking out an old school cigarette vending machine on your way out.  I hope to return to Train Tracks of Brass Railroad Bar soon.", "business_id": "RIeWXLMHZQlYprYt1x2f1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "mvseP5eZisF2lZy_7slv3g", "review_id": "TrAY5T8_s3XwfoJtkXZWDA", "text": "If you like too drink but don't want a big bar tab this is the place to be. My boyfriend and I love to drink heavily when we go out and I was amazed at the bar tab when we left. I believe we drank about $75 worth of liquor and paid $30. The band on Fridays was good blues band and well worth the entertainment. \n\nWe went back on Sunday to try there breakfast...I was amazed at the food you get for such a low price. A breakfast for two $13 including coffee and OJ. Our waitress Angie was delightful and very nice. I am a picky eater and cookie cutter places like Ihop and Denny's don't impress me with there over priced stale foods and horrible service. \n\nThis place gets 2 thumbs up from me!", "business_id": "RIeWXLMHZQlYprYt1x2f1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hac8HebtWiR0H2WmPg9AOg", "review_id": "8RCSppi_jMyVoi8MNOU3Bw", "text": "I really like this place. It's close to home and the staff here is pretty cool. Great specials on drinks and I have been impressed with their food. I either order chicken fingers with honey mustard because it's kinda spicy or the rueben and neither let me down. \n\nI feel like I'm in Cheers- same people here everytime I come and the vibe is very chill.  I want to recommend this place, but I feel like it is a secret spot so don't tell your friends ;)  if you are in the area looking for a drink then definitely stop by.", "business_id": "RIeWXLMHZQlYprYt1x2f1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lh2jJKG_b2AoOiy0atbzJA", "review_id": "kS5tpe4C33zBc3DKqjYO2w", "text": "Great for breakfast...Great for lunch...Great for Happy Hour...Great for late night food...\n\nGreat \"Philly Cheese Steak\", Ruben is great, Happy Hour Domestic Beer $1.75 pint.\n\nMusic is always great !  Depending on who is there,  its always different...\n\nJust can't wait to go back everyday...\n\ntim", "business_id": "RIeWXLMHZQlYprYt1x2f1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yp90PduP1gD7kgCLWuQg4w", "review_id": "h-tdIXMt3tgcLYxtasrnzA", "text": "It's cheap and is open at 6 a.m.  This is pretty much the only pros I can think of this place.", "business_id": "RIeWXLMHZQlYprYt1x2f1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1VrJvqp1K9K89GsXhSVW8Q", "review_id": "rmS7QSdWJGexKh827PKJdA", "text": "I love this place. They have the cheapest and best breakfast food I've ever had. They make the best bacon in all the land!!", "business_id": "RIeWXLMHZQlYprYt1x2f1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "moEOEgj21Y01onne1PhSBA", "review_id": "3yQ1eKoXtHdeSSwuRRggtg", "text": "This is a great place to come for breakfast. \nIt's cheap and yummy. You can get hashbrowns, eggs, biscuits & gravy and bacon all for $5.50 and its a large portion. I also love that they cook their Bacon properly and its not fatty or gross and limp.\nNot only is the breakfast awesome, but the drinks are strong and the service is always friendly and on point.", "business_id": "RIeWXLMHZQlYprYt1x2f1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2KNPtV5E44vAiEr5BvMkUA", "review_id": "Hyp5vqq946zY7KfS3APffw", "text": "Ok...so last night we only needed a few things to make the evening successful...\n\n1) Televisions showing the first (official) football game of the season (Giants vs. the icky Cowboys...hey, it's MY review and I can call them whatever I want!)\n2) Full bar...or in lieu of a full bar, at least a working fridge with jack, coke, jager and bud light...(oh yeah, we're high falootin' aren't we?)\n3) Enough wherewithal to pretend that something is on 'happy hour special'...we're ok if the place just makes something up...\n\nAnd for fulfilling our needs rather well, and our wonderful server Holly, I am delivering 3 stars...yes, the jager was a little pricey (I believe it was $5/itty bitty shot), but since that wasn't part of the 3 commandments, I'm not gonna ding this place for points...\n\nHubby went with the patty melt and spicy fries, I decided to go for the gold and ordered a bacon mushroom cheeseburger (also with spicy fries)...the fries were yummy, I wasn't a big fan of the mushrooms on the burger, but the bun, burger, cheese and bacon were delightful...or maybe that was the jack & coke talking...if so, it doesn't matter, when my belly and brain are happy, EVERYONE is happy. \n\nTowards the end of our excursion, they rolled in the karaoke, so it started getting a little louder and we decided to take our party elsewhere, but after visiting 3 other totally packed sports bars, we're happy we were able to find this little neighborhood gem.  \n\nGood prices, decent food, not jam-packed with tools. Sweet!", "business_id": "RIeWXLMHZQlYprYt1x2f1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9uuPzUWC1m_TnMUV9kXu9g", "review_id": "YCjPWm9UVK0UVFZ-yXITmA", "text": "Maybe it's because I was drinking heavily (which is NOT a usual occurance!) but I really liked this little hole in the wall!  The server was fantastic!  She kept our glasses filled at just the right times (which was way too many!)  I don't think most people tip well here because she was shocked with a good cash tip. (So when you go...be nice and tip well!)   The bathroom was clean, the music was great!  The band was ReGroove, and it was just a fun night!  The clientele was interesting ;o) Drinks were pretty strong and cheap!  We'll be back for sure!", "business_id": "RIeWXLMHZQlYprYt1x2f1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c_wwf6CBduaVpt750ScDlA", "review_id": "TJ146s3-yZSdH4fJTXgw6w", "text": "I like the OBR. Great breakfast that wont set you back. The restrooms are clean, and the wait staff are always attentive. I have only visited during breakfast hours, so I don't know about the bar experience.", "business_id": "RIeWXLMHZQlYprYt1x2f1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DrWLhrK8WMZf7Jb-Oqc7ww", "review_id": "emiRMDbPxivUMVctFJ4uCQ", "text": "Food poisoning alert. There is no doubt in my mind that this incident was caused by the order of potato skins I was served at this un-fine dining establishment. First off, the cook looks like somebody off the street, at least wear an apron buddy. \n   Now we are watching the games there and it's about 30 minutes after I eat 4 fairly large skins which I dipped in sour cream and the rumbling in the stomach started. Five minutes later, I was depositing those skins in their tiny toilet and trying to hold on while the games ended. Lastly, another stop was needed on way home to drop off some more skins. This place is full of local drunks, but a good watering hole (yeah literally). Go here to drink and stay away from all food. Also, it was 8 bucks for one order of skins. Why do places charge the same price for apps as they do for sandwiches. It's another sign of a clueless place with poor food and hygiene. Bad choice.", "business_id": "RIeWXLMHZQlYprYt1x2f1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i0A-c2yoHySmFhRV2sDR1g", "review_id": "drArV1c9WMOyRhMgaSbUyQ", "text": "Came here with a friend yesterday for breakfast. The food was good and the service was excellent. They have lots of televisions so I was able to watch the inauguration and highlights from the playoff games while I enjoyed my food. They have a standard two egg, hash browns, and bacon or sausage for $4 but I went for the $6 option and added pancakes.", "business_id": "RIeWXLMHZQlYprYt1x2f1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_pWutPcEAkZDsz9XKE0rig", "review_id": "NZjdaelIxlcC_78ul1XhdQ", "text": "Denny's + a local dive bar = The Ole Brass Rail\nThis place is nasty dog. Only had 1 beer here, but the poor ventilation left me smelling like greasy hash browns.  Was misled by the sign that indicated that this was a sports bar.   It's not, it's a sketchy dive bar in a sketchy area that for some reason specializes in breakfast food.  If you eat anything here, say your prayers before and after you eat.", "business_id": "RIeWXLMHZQlYprYt1x2f1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p9sU0K_tFSwsYAuL1FC48Q", "review_id": "N65SUSFvksAMudVJzc1DUg", "text": "Pretty good food. Breakfast is great too. Sometimes the service is lackluster, but overall ok.", "business_id": "RIeWXLMHZQlYprYt1x2f1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wttePGxhTumTTUinL5tlTg", "review_id": "6XjKVVih7Te0RJtxF31fVA", "text": "Here's what I know...\n\nI went for a happy hour, and got a pint of beer, wings and mozzarella sticks for $12. \n\nNo pretentious people allowed here, so it had that going for it. It's almost a dive bar, almost a sports bar, but definitely a great spot to meet a friend or 12 for happy hour and to catch up without a huge crowd or crappy bartenders. \n\nI love places like Brass Rail and wish I had one right down the street from my house.", "business_id": "RIeWXLMHZQlYprYt1x2f1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZvrKq1CFZtL17d2T7MpoQw", "review_id": "yRn-BoUuvkAGxBfnRED56w", "text": "I live in Peoria so the haul down to the bar was quite a distance. However, it was quite worth it on a Wednesday night. I went to hear the Karaoke and was pleasantly surprised to realize that it was indeed quite good! The \"regulars\" came out and sing to their hearts content. Country, Rock, Easy Listening... good stuff!!!\nThe Wednesday night special was also delicious, as were the fantastic rum and Cokes. The bartender was always ready. Always helpful! I only had two drinks, but, \"Sheesh!\", that did it for me!! I'd love to go back to that place...on a weekend. When I don't have to be at work the next day at 4am. \nBTW, watch out for the floor/handicapped ramp as you enter/exit the building. It'll get ya!", "business_id": "RIeWXLMHZQlYprYt1x2f1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q-ZcsdU0hkIEOCH9DpcTnQ", "review_id": "phHaEqrSlUMt8iGz-XRA9w", "text": "First off let me tell you that my husband and I have been making this a regular stop about 8-10 times a month. When we have to go to a couple stores and we we stop there first to have a meal because it is across the street.  One I had worked till 3:30am and had not woken till about 10:30 am and When my husband said we had to go to a couple stores I suggested a stop for something to eat at what had been one of my favorite places. Good food, mostly nice service friendly atmosphere and seemingly clean. My husband always orders for me so he asked what I wanted. I told him I would like coffee with my food because I was cold  then I might have something after eating. I ate my taco's my husband ate his breakfast.  When the second person came around he asked if he could get us anything else. I asked for a rum and coke. he said something to the effect of he wasn't serving anymore drinks that day. We actually thought he was joking then he brought us the bill. I asked him again for a drink and he said I looked drunk. Tired maybe but hadn't had anything to drink that day. I paid my check and told him that we would not be back. He said, \" who cares\". He heard my husband order coffee from the other barmaid with my meal. My husband always orders for me. Point is that although they stay busy most times they just lost over $200+ a month because of his behavior. Maybe they should think to ask the person they took over for what the story was. Did my shopping and now I will go spend my money somewhere else.", "business_id": "RIeWXLMHZQlYprYt1x2f1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "gzJpPaHN-NXBkAZcZri3hw", "review_id": "wnNTTB1-SyrjUMpLVz35QA", "text": "The Ole Brass Rail is a staple dive bar in my hood.  I've only been privy to it in the morning/early afternoon and can to speak to its charm then.\n\nA neighbor introduced me to it as \"that place you go\" when you want eggs on the cheap. \n\nWhy? They're yummy and they're cheap. And they're good! There are three basic breakfast options (no substitutions). $4 will buy you eggs, hash browns, sausage or bacon and toast. Can't go wrong there!  $6 is the same w/French Toast, Pancakes or a Biscuit. I've never tried anything else off the regular menu, however they do offer omelettes and regular lunch and dinner options. \n\nThere's never any parking. (Seriously). This gritty place offers ample television viewing options to catch a game. (Twenty one of them!) The downside is there doesn't appear to be any sound offered. Wifi if you want it. \n\nA pitcher of beer is five bucks. Apparently this is a really good place to get tanked on the cheap. Or to recover from a hangover. There is a full bar with ample seating.\n\nThe service is very laid back. And by that I mean you may need to wait. And wait. Be very ready to place your order. The servers have worked here forever and are super, duper nice. They have tons of tables to cover. They're a-ok with you getting up to re-fill your own coffee. (Take that as you will as a measure of service. But for the Denny's rock bottom pricing there's not much to complain over.)\n\nThis is a very local, casual, older, place. This is not a fancy place. This is not \"let's go here after church\" place. I don't even know if there's a dress code. There's charm and character tho. If you're in this neck of the woods and hangry check it out!", "business_id": "RIeWXLMHZQlYprYt1x2f1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ePCXMjr4DR3l0sMIgX99pg", "review_id": "7D3M4Jbo94Cth3-YlQMWXA", "text": "Ventured to this place for one reason: near-to-home karaoke. The reviews were mixed - some proclaiming excellence and others less than stellar but none of them regarding the karaoke. I wanted to see for myself.\n\nOne, the parking is dismal. But, if needed, the post office is only half a block away with a nice big lot and available for parking (which is where I parked the Saturday I went).\n\nTwo, the place is a dive bar - nothing more, nothing less. When I arrived, there were several people at the bar and several groups at the tables. Karaoke was in full swing and there were singers up. When sitting at the bar, I was immediately served by a male bartender with an easy smile.\n\nThree, beer. The selection is fairly standard, the commonplace brews you can find in most bars - Bud, lites, Mich, etc. I was happy to find Woodchuck served, and not just served but on tap. (This is the only place - bar or liquor store - I've found since moving from the Midwest that offers my favorite hard cidar. I'm sure there are more, just haven't found them yet.) The price was a little steeper for that Woodchuck though than I'm accustomed. But that could be since the company that makes it is a small brewery in the Midwest and do not commonly distribute this far west.\n\nFour, Karaoke DJ. A nice wooden dance floor was where the DJ made house for karaoke. Decent set up (one more like I'm used to with a lap top instead of cartridges like a few places I've seen since moving here), and a decent selection. I think he had books available, but he said it is often easier to simply write the song you want down and, if he has problems, he'd let you know. I was happy to see he had several bands/artists that are a little less known karaoke-wise that I enjoy to sing.\n\nThe DJ did sing, unlike some places where they refuse. But it wasn't an issue as the rotation wasn't overly long, and he was good about weaving new people into the existing line up. There were singers (like all places) with good voices and others without. It's not an overly young crowd. I'd say late twenties and up.\n\nThe only annoyance was the sound system was wonky. There was really only one or two good places to stand with the microphone to keep feedback out of the speakers. For someone like me who likes to sit in their seat, instead of standing on the dance floor, that was a drawback.\n\nI did not eat while at the establishment. But there were a lot of people who did. I checked out the prices which seemed VERY inexpensive and also checked out the portions others had which were VERY large. But I can't attest to the quality. Despite negative reviews (and possibly at my own peril) I will try the food in the future however. \n\nI was happy with my experience. The people were polite and friendly, the service was good and not intrusive, and the karaoke was fun and had a receptive crowd. While not going to be a regular haunt, I'll certainly come back in the future.", "business_id": "RIeWXLMHZQlYprYt1x2f1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GrSixRnGIxNUJ1Cn5DNX9A", "review_id": "a8d7J1I8VH8Wl5UBwjwYQQ", "text": "The working man's breakfast hole that has been feeding locals cheaply  since long before many of us could identify Phoenix on the map.  If I was ever a location scout and needed a seedy local dive bar from which my main characters could procure a map from an unkempt local in order to launch their adventure i would start here.", "business_id": "RIeWXLMHZQlYprYt1x2f1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d0wJVf7Gv7v1B-HHYhxZtQ", "review_id": "ZxFToWgc1V02__Kt7JzFnA", "text": "This used to be our favorite breakfast place.  Now the food is hit or miss and service is very spotty.  Sometimes they're really slow, sometimes they just get the order all wrong.\n\nLast time we were there, our eggs over hard came out easy, the bacon was like jerky (which I didn't really mind), and the hash browns were burnt on the bottom.  My dry english muffins were sogged down with butter (squeezed a tbs out of each half).\n\nLike I say, its been spotty so I think I'll give it some time before I try them again.. :/", "business_id": "RIeWXLMHZQlYprYt1x2f1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7cR92zkDv4W3kqzii6axvg", "review_id": "0V_E_SLyparJOtjlDPP7hA", "text": "Tina was our server, she did a great job!\n\nCame here for breakfast, on the recommendation of a great friend.\n\nHad the #2 breakfast special, 2 eggs, hash browns, and a biscuit with gravy.\n\nThe biscuit and gravy were tasty, though likely premade gravy, and frozen biscuit. Not a complaint, just an observation.\n\nThe price of three meals was extremely reasonable.\n\nI would recommend this place for breakfast.\n\nI also hope to check the place out in the evening.", "business_id": "RIeWXLMHZQlYprYt1x2f1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Mw0kPm1LyKb5-2OktXATYw", "review_id": "Egn3Urrazh8CLixeklMCXA", "text": "This place has great service..yummy breakfast..and a kick back atmosphere.  I love it here!", "business_id": "RIeWXLMHZQlYprYt1x2f1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9v8IyMk_S6eJujux1Cno7g", "review_id": "2mxYUE44DpYCnPMS6-1HtA", "text": "I was surprised to find myself driving in an industrial area seeking an address among rows of non-descript buildings, assuming mapquest was leading me to a normal storefront.  After a few wrong turns and confirming with a trucker that I was supposed to enter through the loading dock door, I finally arrived. Pruitt's converted a section of their warehouse into a makeshift show room, sans the typical room exhibits. Although the showroom furniture was cordoned off by rope, it was a little distracting to see/hear the staff whiz around with forklifts.  \n\nAs shoppers continued to sit/lay on/inspect various furniture pieces, warehouse staff kept unwrapping additional stock.  Many of the items were brand new and consisted of discontinued items.  The best deal was a vanilla colored love seat for $97 however I was on a mission for a sectional, that seemed doomed for failure.\n\nJust as I was about to leave, someone began removing plastic from a large L-shaped couch and I held my breath with anticipation....It was love at first site....Chocolate colored, velvety fabric, and a jillion inviting pillows.  I sat in the corner of the sectional; then stretched out fully to ensure it was the right fit--It was perfect.  When I pulled myself up, I flagged down an associate to confirm there was one in stock for delivery.  Less than a week later, the deliverymen set up my new sectional in front of the big screen.  I've fallen asleep on my comfy sectional many, many times.", "business_id": "XThGLVVN4oVybmv2gFS1Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "GubdNFoDAsiwE6bWIr97cQ", "review_id": "oVQ-weCrGLoG1a5ijRM7NQ", "text": "Pruitts is a pretty big place, you will never lack for a sales associate none the less. There is a huge array of furniture for the whole house; yet I have never found anything I would consider buying. This is not to say the furniture is bad, just not my taste. If this place does fall on your design map, it is a great place to get good deals.", "business_id": "XThGLVVN4oVybmv2gFS1Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "0bNXP9quoJEgyVZu9ipGgQ", "review_id": "HCUFcJ_U7fs2cOWTITQWyA", "text": "Mom's birthday was coming up (well, in two months' time; we shopped back in September) and she wanted a new bedroom set.  I told her I'd take her shopping and that it would be my gift to her.  After just visiting Ashley's, The Roomstore, and other outlets, we didn't know what to expect when we navigated down Thomas Rd.  We arrived at Pruitt's surprised at the size of the lot.  It is HUGE.  Not much to look at from the front (and even less from inside!), but if you're looking for solid furniture at decent prices, you may find something you could settle for here.\n\nRight away, we appreciated the no-pressure atmosphere.  Very friendly, yet we didn't feel hounded, like we did at other places.  Out of all of the places we looked, only two, Ashley's and The Roomstore, had furniture that grabbed my Mom's attention, but the prices were too high, plus delivery in 8 to 10 weeks was not what we needed to hear.  At Pruitt, we found a bed, furniture set, plus a mattress set that we were happy with.  The only set-back was that, while the bed and the larger furniture items were set to arrive at our home the next week, it would be another month before the two sidetables could join the rest.  I also had to make the first call to inquire about the delivery delay- we were told that we'd hear from them in a month's time, and yet more than a month had passed and no one called.  We started calling and were told \"the end of next week,\" and \"two more weeks.\"  We finally received the tables last week.\n\nWe're pretty happy with the furniture (a beautiful set, actually) and the money we saved.", "business_id": "XThGLVVN4oVybmv2gFS1Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hjPDVLfQsghAHJv6jogDDA", "review_id": "g_L4BKKpg60JZDScEsScFQ", "text": "Pruitt's is one of those kind of places where you can tell it started off as a family owned business in a single shopspace, that did well for itself and eventually owned the whole plaza.  between my Wife and I and our inlaw's we've gotten several pieces from Pruitt's and have been generally happy with our purchases.  The store itself is huge and you can walk from gallery to gallery for what seems like forever, it seems like the building has been there forever, monochrome computers and disused neon signs and mis-matched what used to be exterior walls show what this place must have looked like in it's hay day.\n\nall the salesmen are old fashioned and very courteous, we haven't ran into an overly pushy salesmen yet, and many of them seem like they have been there for a long time.\n\nwith our most recent purchase our salesman Marty was very helpful and gave us his card and told us to call him if we had any problems.\n\nthe quality of the furniture is good and the prices range depending on which gallery you look in, we can usually find something nice in our price range here, where the same or similar piece may cost significantly more at a chain retailer.", "business_id": "XThGLVVN4oVybmv2gFS1Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hFtlFksrcLaWHGPNa6SmeA", "review_id": "wAjLyOgTjFVs8PtUrCiU7w", "text": "I don't know why I always shop around bc I know Pruitts will have the best price. I wish they had a better website.", "business_id": "XThGLVVN4oVybmv2gFS1Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "hFtlFksrcLaWHGPNa6SmeA", "review_id": "_5oIWrGKsOmM5A1dIXBKcQ", "text": "I can't get over how much cheaper they are!! I did the same thing where I went to a ton of different spots shopping for furniture and ended up with the best deals at Pruitts. \n\nThis update is about their hold policy, I love it! I move into my house in 1 month so I took advantage of their layway. You pay 10% of the cost and they hold it for up to 3 months. If you change your mind, it doesn't fit right, or anything- you get your money back! \n\nAlso, Ashley Furniture currently has a bedroom and office set that I love, Pruitt's doesn't carry it but looked into the price to order it for me. Pruitt's is getting it to me for less than I can directly from Ashley. \n\nI LOVE Pruitts. \n\nPS- they currently have a 3 piece cherry queen sleighbed special for $500! and I got my 7 piece formal dining set for a whopping $800. I dare you to try and beat it. \n\nI will be buying my new king bedroom furniture, new mattress, dining set, and office set from Pruitts, they will deliver and set up everything for $50.\n\nmy current couch, swivel love seat thing, and mattress are from pruitts as well. love them and had them for a few years now w no probs.\n\n\n*update- i added pics of the furniture in the new place, it goes great wherever you go and it's sturdy enough to make it through a move, haha. excuse the messy boxes*", "business_id": "XThGLVVN4oVybmv2gFS1Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m7j9e53ycZxjWYBD7rZVng", "review_id": "RgUHP1xAgOcSu1BIqN-wMQ", "text": "I'm being reserved on the final judgement as we are stlll pending on some pieces of furniture. We had a hell of a time finding couches and chairs for our new house. We had to reconcile my husband's size (the man is 6'5\"), two distinct design tastes (seriously my husband never left the 80's), and ideas in comfort. Pruitt's came to the rescue and we got a couch, two chairs with ottomans, and a large sectional for a killer price. All pieces are leather and the leather is of great quality but good manufacturers. \n\nThe building is ugly as hell and completely nondescript, and there is plenty of junk at Pruitt's. Just like at Mor, we had to take the time to sit in everything and wander through the store to find what we wanted. The prices here can't be beat, especially if you are looking at sofas. We found the prices on other items to be comparable to other furniture stores in the area.", "business_id": "XThGLVVN4oVybmv2gFS1Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FxxNZr_2tm5bo-3eLNBp2A", "review_id": "DuQDwrUskHxhpVmXtKu6PQ", "text": "Okay, here's the scoop. I went into Pruitt's in January, hot little Visa card in hand, ISO of a nice, big comfy sectional that they could deliver in two weeks (I had just moved into a new house). Salesperson Elaida (run if she comes up to you ... and: she has no last name on her card, I should have known ...) said 'No problem, they tell us we have to say three weeks, but it will be there in two!\" Okay, sounds good. More than two but less than four grand later, said couch was paid for and supposedly on its way to my new home. (I think you know the rest, but I'll continue.) Two weeks later. Nothing. Three, nothing. I call. Oh, it had to be shipped. It will be there right away! Shipped? I call in mid-February. 'They ran out of fabric ... it will be there the first week of March!' They're making it? She said it was in stock. Well gang, it's the first week of March, so I call again today. Now it's looking like the end of March AT BEST because it is being MADE overseas (so much for the assurance that this was a stock item ... and it's being made in Taiwan). Long story short, Pruitt's kept my $$$ for 7 weeks ... did nothing ... never called ... and lied when I called them ... repeatedly. So I made them give me my money back this morning. Save yourself time and trouble!! I didn't even buy one of the (many) cheap couches they have and they still treated me this way. Shop elsewhere! Oh ... and if you know somewhere I can buy a nice, big comfy sectional ... let me know.", "business_id": "XThGLVVN4oVybmv2gFS1Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oXkbuOiN9HDS3WgOQONfRg", "review_id": "u2pQa2X1i5AWKj7jd3_2EQ", "text": "After spending a month shopping around Phoenix for a new sofa, I ended up at Pruitt's today during my lunch hour.  Already grumpy from a frustrating morning, I didn't expect to find much at this store but was encouraged by the mostly-positive reviews.  I had a particular sofa in mind which I'd seen at two Mor locations and pretty much had my heart set on finding it or something very similar.  Thankfully, I found the exact model I was looking for and it was a few bucks cheaper than it was at Mor.  The best part?  Not only was it in stock, but it could be delivered on Saturday and for $30 less than Mor wanted to charge for delivery!  The salesman who helped me, Mark Donohue, was friendly but not overbearing and within minutes my purchase was complete.  Why the three-star rating?  I'm reserving final rating until my sofa is delevered, hopefully in perfect condition.  Once that happens, I'll be back to add at least a star.  In the meantime, if you're searching for something new, give Pruitt's a shot.", "business_id": "XThGLVVN4oVybmv2gFS1Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oXkbuOiN9HDS3WgOQONfRg", "review_id": "jLeKLbRb0bqp0_nLRGIyTQ", "text": "My sofa was delivered as promised without any real issues.  The sofa had a medium dirt smudge on the side despite being delivered in plastic.  I was told the delivery team would call me when they were 30 minutes from my place but they showed up without a call.  Regardless, they were friendly and efficient.  I'll be purchasing an occasional chair in the near future and I'll definitely make Pruitt's my first stop.", "business_id": "XThGLVVN4oVybmv2gFS1Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "N9iTCYtxD4ost8XbbyS7Eg", "review_id": "TDaGTNY1CZ6irkXJRPWwHQ", "text": "Pruitts was just ok. The place is a little trashed. The prices were ok but not as aggressive as they used to be. The service wasn't very good either granted it is a furniture store though.", "business_id": "XThGLVVN4oVybmv2gFS1Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ST8Yzlk2MqKlcaLqL2djBg", "review_id": "mBldoEzmrkRSbPMiaE5NYQ", "text": "this is a prelim review as we haven't actually received our furniture yet, but we did serious furniture shopping yesterday and pruitts was our final stop, sort of a \"lets just hop in here before we go home. i'm sure they won't have anything we're looking for\". we couldn't have been so wrong!\nit's enormous inside. and what i really liked? there's no fancy lighting, no grand suites or overpriced art hanging from the wall. just rows and rows of sofas, chairs, tables, beds, etc. which is probably why they are so much cheaper. \n\nand this doesn't mean cheaper quality. we visited 6 furniture stores up in north scottsdale before coming to pruitts and they had IDENTICAL furniture but sometimes half the price of the other stores. we found the same table, chairs, and sofa that would have cost us 5k at Ashley and only cost us 2100 at pruitts. same vendor, same sku number. and our salesperson? he actually turned us away from a more expensive piece! \nhe followed us around, like the other places, but there was just something about how he did it. maybe he's used to cheap, middle classers like us coming in. \nso we were impressed and will be getting our furniture in about 2 weeks. they allow 10% down to order and hold and that can be cancelled at any time. delivery is 65 bucks, straight up. the whole buying process took about 5 minutes. we'll be coming back to pick up other pieces as the budget allows, but before you buy at the other chains, sure, compare if you will, but i doubt you'll beat their prices. \nkeep in mind, it's pretty much no frills, so you won't see fancy potted plants and exquisite chandeliers.\nwill update when we actually get the furniture.", "business_id": "XThGLVVN4oVybmv2gFS1Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_7el1cOgnfkNfmZKi277bQ", "review_id": "Ii-kT1ODu0SyK9wcLM-uhg", "text": "If you are looking for great prices on great furniture go here! The selections are huge, most stores don't have even half the selection of Pruitts. All of the sales people I have worked with here are friendly and very informative not pushy! \n\nIf you are looking for nice furniture at a great price go here!", "business_id": "XThGLVVN4oVybmv2gFS1Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bBLm-s5douERzQ_3wpJ0fA", "review_id": "ZbCOqn5fqzCNQGcWsFsXyg", "text": "After seeing a Pruitt's ad for a nice wall unit entertainment center, my family and I made the long drive to the creepy part of PHX to view it and hopefully purchase it. When we got to Pruitt's we were promptly greeted by a very nice salesman who took us straight to the unit we were looking for. He was very knowledgable about the product, giving us information on where it's made (in Phoenix) and about the company who makes them. We were very impressed and bought the unit right away. The whole process took about 20 minutes. We decided to pick the unit up ourselves, and were told we could do so the next day. We now have the unit in our house and love it! We get tons of compliments. \n\nA couple of months after making the entertainment center purchase, we decided to start shopping for a couch. After going to a local store (Potato Barn) that carries a style of couches we love, we realized we wouldn't be able to afford anything from there. We decided make the drive again to Pruitt's just to look and once there found the exact same couch we had been eyeing at the other store for about $800 less! We immediately bought it and again, the whole process took about 20 minutes and the salesman was awesome! The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because the couch wasn't available for SIX weeks...has to be \"made\" apparently. I don't like that I have to wait that long for something I was expecting to pick up within a week, but I guess for the cost savings it might be worth it...Either way, I love the furniture at Pruiits and the salespeople are awesome! The neighborhood is a little creepy and I wish they still had a location in the E. Valley. Overall I would definitely recommend them to anyone who is looking for a good deal!", "business_id": "XThGLVVN4oVybmv2gFS1Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_-uQQRCGrBTOdHNYrPe8gg", "review_id": "6WMH2GiqHWbnBjKsXzuswg", "text": "I love Pruitt's!! I do like their East Valley location better than the one in Peoria though. At the East location, the salesman are friendly and you don't have to look far for one to help you, but they're not hovering over you like vultures. At the Peoria location they still have the same great prices, but once I picked out my dining room table, it seemed like the salesmen couldn't get me outta there fast enough when writing up my bill. But as for East Valley location...awesome furniture, prices, and people. I couch shopped for weeks and weeks going to Mor, Ashley, The Dump, Ikea, auctions, and rinky dink places and never found anything I really wanted, but I found it at Pruits in minutes.", "business_id": "XThGLVVN4oVybmv2gFS1Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ae3eVhy3rtIelV8-1uuKyg", "review_id": "4leQKu4nZZjsDIZmGYxXQw", "text": "Furniture is great and have used Pruitt's for over 10 years. We have purchased carpet twice from them and the first time we had shipping and production issues and had to be on cement floors for a month and finally I had to suggest us changing to a different color as it took that long for them to let me know what the issue was. We purchased carpet almost two years ago from them again on another home and I have had them out 3 times to re-stretch it, the manufacturer came out and said he was going to replace some of it as it seems it was a bad roll but that has never happened and no one ever follows-up I have to call every month to get an update. Now we are waiting on an independent inspector who was suppose to call us three weeks ago and still no word from them or Pruitts. Buy the furniture but not the carpet...", "business_id": "XThGLVVN4oVybmv2gFS1Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cXk7FAOMrMDneMHpSh3BTg", "review_id": "ya-q1dxo7aY-LFtR80nPXA", "text": "You can count on Pruitt's to have a wide selection of furniture at amazing prices. I just purchased a dinette set for $500 - typically it would retail for over $1000 at other furniture stores. I appreciate how the sales people do not hound you. They sit back and let you shop, but are right there when you have a question or are ready to purchase. The delivery service is impeccable. They call you when they are on their way and the men delivering are courteous and professional. Several pieces of my furniture are from this store and they are very good quality and have weathered kids and pets.", "business_id": "XThGLVVN4oVybmv2gFS1Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8-mw_aotUGmP0k0s6QKwOA", "review_id": "MMsDBLQLGGdOnf48LEoAyg", "text": "Great place to buy any piece of furniture. The sales folk don't hound you to death and I found the living room set I bought from Pruitt's for hundreds of dollars more in other stores. They have earned my business.", "business_id": "XThGLVVN4oVybmv2gFS1Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g6o4KgbhdgK4nMImit2QCg", "review_id": "lK3XNM2I_KTbZSzSIKRVlQ", "text": "Spent 5,000 on furniture and mattresses and the customer service will not replace a defaulty mattress! The mattress has a 10 year warrenty and they still said it was not bad enough. It has to have 2 inches of wear down on the sides! IT is like sleeping on raw coils! Will not shop there again! We suggest Mesa TV and Appliance and they will order anything you want at a lower price!", "business_id": "XThGLVVN4oVybmv2gFS1Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ft3Yt2ClT3WTNo4KCTy-Ag", "review_id": "qUIu6hH3wQ_gaKD8yRAszw", "text": "I have been loyal to Pruitt's  for years but after this last ordeal will not shop there any longer.   I purchased a recliner that was a floor model and was wobbly.   I wa promised that it would be fixed before delivery' but it was delivered broken.    Then I scheduled a technician to come out and fix it.   He ended up taking it back to fix it and I cannot get it delivered because I work and cannot be home for delivery on their schedule.   They said if I return it they would charge a 20% restocking fee.   So I still do not have my recliner.\nWorst customer service ever.", "business_id": "XThGLVVN4oVybmv2gFS1Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RbCRHWZotVygDGy1wF6wHA", "review_id": "ow3Y3oIj781P-Ft4ujZSfg", "text": "Good prices but bad service.   I shopped and found a nice set for a good price.  I went home measured and ordered online in the morning on a Thursday.  Later on Thursday early evening I had not received a call.  I called the store and confirmed they received the order.   I had requested a Saturday morning delivery online.   The rep told me that usually they have a 4 day window for deliveries but he would do me a \"favor\" and schedule it for Saturday.   Are you JOKING?  The competitors all have next day delivery.   I had to be nice since I wanted the Sat. Delivery so I thanked him.  On Saturday morning I had not received a call.   I called and they said the store does not call, the customer has to call for a delivery time.  Oy!   HELLO, the customer should not have to work so hard!   The delivery was delayed past the 430 time and you guessed it they NEVER called.   I threatened to cancel the order and it was at my home 15 minutes later.   I will NEVER go back.  They lost another customer.", "business_id": "XThGLVVN4oVybmv2gFS1Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dwk15l9aIvwfEWS7ZYq9Ag", "review_id": "NxC0YeaEPv1vHItU1d-h8A", "text": "I purchased a $2500 sectional from them. It was beautiful and I was in love the minutes I saw the carmel colored beauty. Within six months a peice of the frame came loose and pertruded through the fabric in the back. I called them and they sent someonne out to repair it. within  6 months it was broken again. They refused to fix it stating that it was outside of the year. I understand that placed have to set a time limit, but the fact that it broke twice in such a short time is ridiculous! I still have furniture to buy for my home and they are not on the list of companies that I would ever do business with again. In my opinion a $75-$100 repair should be handled as a courtesy for my inconvenience but they would rather lose the business. I have purchased the sectional and a matress for one of my guest bedrooms, but nothing again!", "business_id": "XThGLVVN4oVybmv2gFS1Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zBkv5EqgkrgT_f3oL1B4yg", "review_id": "Cr2mvUuBKpiAFi-v8DpF0A", "text": "This place is awful BEWARE you may want to go someone else that actually cares about they're customers and doesn't lie to them just to get a sale.\n\nI bought a mattress set, was told it'd be delivered in the morning before Sat before 10a, I remember that because I thought to myself oh man I'm gonna have to wake up early, then Sat 11a comes around, I call to find out what's going on they said I was scheduled for an afternoon delivery, thanks sales lady, wouldn't be a huge issue excet that I have places to be in a few hours, the lady says she'll see what she can do, calls back 10 mins later, well your stuffs on the truck and they said it'll be 2 to 3 hours, WHAT?!, I proceeded to ask her what can I do, can they leave it in my backyard, she then decided to hang up on me. Wonderful!!\n\nI will never give these rude unprofessional liars any of my money again. I wish I could just return the thing and go some where better. But they have a policy where all sales are final. Weird policy and now I'm guessing they do things like this a lot and that's why there is this policy.  \n\nI should have listened to my gut feeling while I was purchasing the set and walked out. So if you end up in this awful place and you have a great desire to run. RUN!!!!", "business_id": "XThGLVVN4oVybmv2gFS1Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fYayRBmQjB8f5eyH1WR-1w", "review_id": "SLzA53UIW2PASJ2L7UXqPg", "text": "\"It's cheap\"....\n-This is what everyone told me. When it was finally time to replace my 6 year old Ikea love seat, my boyfriend and I came here.\nUpon walking in, we were like \"Omg!! we can afford lots of stuff here!\" We settled on a giant, super super cheap brown couch. After finding out that my 760 credit score wasn't good enough to qualify us for a payment plan, we paid cash. \nWe received our couch about 2 weeks later (yeah, the $60 delivery thing here is pretty ridiculous). immediately we noticed this odd creaking sound that it would make anytime we sat on it. So, we chose to ignore it (figuring since it was a $500 couch, it was what we should expect). About a month later, while watching a movie and enjoying a nice, cheap glass of wine (we're frugal, get it?) the couch snapped, and my boyfriend and I both crashed into one another whilst spilling red wine all over ourselves as we sank 3 feet into the floor. This sucked. My boyfriend and I are both tall. lanky, one might even say \"gangly\" people. We knew our combined weight of, maybe, 300 pounds could not have broken the couch. Plus is sucked since day one! So, we called Pruitt's and after 2 weeks a nice man came over to look at our couch. \"It looks like the frame broke where there was a knot in the wood!\" he said \"we will fix it, and it will be as good as new...wait... better than new!\"...he said. So, after being couchless for 4 weeks (it was kind of fun, we set up a bunch of pillows and cushions and made somewhat of a fort(that killed our backs from sitting on the floor)) we finally got our couch back! And guess what, it STILL creaks. \nSo, long story short, its been 6 months of creaking, still hasn't broken, yet! But we are too lazy/figure it's what we get/don't want to be couchless again. So, hopefully if it breaks again, it will be before October, when our year warranty will be up.\n*** 3 stars because it was cheap, and we will probably go back, and because our crappy couch is *extremely* comfortable, and looks nice!", "business_id": "XThGLVVN4oVybmv2gFS1Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "At7cNBShE1OErhavh4Q9Hg", "review_id": "aj_oVlD7hG7gsXHBqbgwzg", "text": "**This is about the Pruitt's that just opened in Chandler, off Alma School and Ray!\n\nWe loved the customer service, we talked to Scott and he was very friendly but not pushy at all. He was very informative and didn't pressure us into anything. \nThe showroom wasn't huge but we did find a great bedroom set and we looked everywhere! It was delivered TWO DAYS later! The delivery drivers were so nice, and on time. I did have to call in the morning, and then call back at noon to get an accurate delivery time, which was a little annoying but it got delivered when they said it would be!\nThe prices here are pretty good compared to other places! I'm not a wood expert either but I can say that the bedroom set we have seems sturdy and good quality. It looks so great!! The only gripe I have is that the prices for their \"bedroom sets\" seem lower than they really are because they only include the bed, dresser and mirror. If you want the bedside tables they are sold individually and that brings the price up to about what you'd pay elsewhere. But it did make us want to check the place out, and we ended up buying from them anyways! I would recommend going here and at least looking, because the customer service is great and they do have good prices and good furniture. Also, it was during their grand opening sale so I'm not sure if they do this all the time, but we got free delivery (again - TWO DAYS LATER!!) and 0% financing.", "business_id": "XThGLVVN4oVybmv2gFS1Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Fy06Jb9BZuSUow2CGEOWTA", "review_id": "4E_7i_wIXApRvlhXikJZLQ", "text": "Awesome, great store and service! You are now my furniture. I went to Pruitts to look at  dining tables but my eyes betrayed me...they wandered to  look at a beautiful, fluffy, comfortable mattress whispering zzzzzzz's to me. I sat down, bounced a bit, then a salesman came by...i felt the hair on the back of my neck raise as I was about to tell him \"i'm just looking\" (leave me alone), but before I could get a word out he said \"It looks like you want to test out the mattresses, my name is -----if there is any thing you need I'll be near by, just let me know\"  and he walked by. Oh?....I wasn't sure how I felt, a bit abandoned?  shocked,? but atlas I... I felt a burden lifted, I was free I could lay around, avoid the chit chat and discomfort of knowing a sales\"man\" was watching me roll around on a mattress. Two and a half, yes, 2.5 houre later I walked away buying a set. I love my new mattress. Now my next purchase is to find that dining table, wow, what a selection of styles and price ranges, It gives me lots of options, I like that.! THANK YOU Pruitt's!", "business_id": "XThGLVVN4oVybmv2gFS1Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JUTXQQ057uqTJEzUUDMScg", "review_id": "UR_DGzngtQfvRL8q5_TE4A", "text": "Great Service and Value..  I was shopping for a new sectional and found several in the showroom.  $65 flat fee for shipping to Fountain Hills, so I also purchased two Gel mattresses.  The store service was straight forward and excellent, and so was the delivery.  Employees from purchase to delivery were friendly and helpful, and the delivery was on time with no complications.  We really love the new beds and sectional sofa.. Will definitely purchase from Pruitt's again..", "business_id": "XThGLVVN4oVybmv2gFS1Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QFo8ELpMl3bspy9Gdamwag", "review_id": "l2iKtDNZpuNLmIF5MtRY6Q", "text": "No customer service! I have spent since September waiting for a replacement part on a sofa where the technician from Pruitt's said \"the leather is bad\". I have been given the run around ever since. They've given me delivery dates of October, then beginning of December, then January. Here it is February and they claim to know nothing. They refused to provide me with the manufacturer phone number, owners number or email address. They claimed they don't have that information! Ha! I looked up the manufacturer myself and called them... Had the answer is 5 minutes that I've been waiting on for over a week. These people are uninterested in helping once they have your money. We've purchased lots of items from them in the last 10 years and their quality has gone way down as has their respect for the people who spend money there. Never again!! Please consider purchasing from another store who will care to treat their long time or any  customers well.", "business_id": "XThGLVVN4oVybmv2gFS1Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "c1xkPYe07HNc8goNQtC_5w", "text": "Too many things, I was not sure what I wanted.  I need to go back and take my time to review everything.  Just a run through, I didn't see the style I liked (sleek, modern, and black).", "business_id": "XThGLVVN4oVybmv2gFS1Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ingvUd2nlaEF3nmMvTrvgQ", "review_id": "IDXD6yNa9T2TFVCDT_BIMg", "text": "I am not saying that Pruitt's is not without fault at times,  however, if they were as bad as some of the complainers would have you believe, Pruitt's would not have been in business for over sixty years.  Also I must take into consideration that some of the complainers would complain regardless of where they are.  It is just in their natural to be horses assess.  My biggest chuckle was from the woman who complained that the sofa cushion flattened out every time she sat on it.  However, she neglected to state her weight.  If over 300 lbs, most cushions would just gasp and die.  LOL\n\nOur Pruitt experience was 99.99% Five Stars.  Pat O'Leary was exceptional in the service he gave us.  I was allowed to sit in a sofa and read  for over an hour to make sure my back would stay comfortable. The process of purchasing was very easy.  We knew the amount of time it would take for Southern Motion to make our unit, and the process for delivery was explained to our satisfaction.  Pat even called us, and said the fabric we had had selected was less expensive than what was quoted, and we would be receiving a Visa credit for over $100.00.  Upon checking my Visa statement, I found Pruitt's had done as they said.\n\nThe only hitch was experienced was the delivery.  They could not get the sofa into the room.  This problem had been discussed prior to the purchase.  The old LazyBoy that came out of that room had to have the bottom frame removed in order to get it in and out.  The delivery guys said they did not do that type of work, and that a technician would have to come out.  I call Pat about the problem, and within two days the movers, and technician had the new sofa in the room.  At no time did we ever have even a hint of rudeness from any of the Pruitt employees.", "business_id": "XThGLVVN4oVybmv2gFS1Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B6SLKVQxBB_FsMtbjXWLag", "review_id": "OBpNOzIZRfOxGh1yNKw2iw", "text": "Put it this way:  the only reason they are getting two stars (instead of one) is the fact that they DO have reasonable prices, pretty large selection, and I felt like the salesman was informative and helpful.  \n\nBut God forbid anyone waits on their delivery.  As soon as they make a sale and obtain the additional $65 for delivery, all bets are off.  They're not interested in delivering your furniture at the times they tell you they will.  They just simply.  don't.  care.   \n\nAnd for that, I won't ever be shopping there again, nor would I recommend my friends to go here either.", "business_id": "XThGLVVN4oVybmv2gFS1Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7e1XAK4j95x-ibEy4qFKYg", "review_id": "dAeqE36_YHed6i1H5J-kSg", "text": "We didn't end up buying from Pruitt's during our furniture search extravaganza, but would definitely take another look if the time comes we're in the market again. \n\nThe items were affordable and they had A LOT of selections. This place is Huge... and two story. I was ready to go home and take a nap after walking the entire store. \n\nWorth a look if you're furniture shopping.", "business_id": "XThGLVVN4oVybmv2gFS1Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZUV8dBHeZS2GA6pOhL-czg", "review_id": "P88T6mjjvarA7eQtEUSAxQ", "text": "I've bought a number of items over the years from here, and this place has by far the best pricing:quality ratio.  The service is friendly when you walk in, and nobody is pushing sales on you like other furniture stores.  The shipping was awesome!  You have to call at 9am the day your items are to be delivered.  They will then tell you what stop you are and an approximate window, and will call when they are 15 minutes away.  I highly recommend getting your furniture here!", "business_id": "XThGLVVN4oVybmv2gFS1Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fnNO5lYfGsbIseCo-gMIcQ", "review_id": "cOsg1SUYp2kEiRe5YoiVVA", "text": "I'm a small business owner who is in a constant need of recliners. They were unwilling to help me find a good time for delivery, I'm also a mom, it's hard to find child care , or be on call for an entire day. I set my delivery up for a Saturday. I asked if there were any chance i could have a window of time allotted, even 4 hours. They said no and suggested I cancel my order. I said no no, I want my chairs please deliver them and I'll deal with whatever happens it'll be ok. So I called this am to ask when they'd come, she said you cancelled your order. I said , no I didn't cancel, there must be a miscommunication, She said no there's no miscommunication. I don't know where I come from the customer is always right. I should've cancelled my order there. But still i naively thought its ok, I'll get my chairs... It's 10pm. I have a child to get home to. What do they expect?  A person to wait and wait and wait and to be treated like dirt in the mean time. Next time ill pay more just to be treated like a human whose money means something real. Thanks Pam \n\n\nAs I write this it's 10pm on Saturday, my order is still not here.", "business_id": "XThGLVVN4oVybmv2gFS1Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tbw2F0N_amIUYsTcxqY21Q", "review_id": "PsV0byaM6a3Al9VRCdF3kg", "text": "What you see is not always what you get. The delivered item was a deep chocolate brown instead of the light brown in the showroom. Someone should have advised me before delivery as color was one of the main deciding factors in the purchase.  Also there were irregularities like the pillow back is short and overstuffed instead of the skinny height of the floor model and even the arms are lower. It's a disappointment.....", "business_id": "XThGLVVN4oVybmv2gFS1Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tbw2F0N_amIUYsTcxqY21Q", "review_id": "kL0Wwuqf3L7XOG68Eu_JXg", "text": "Pruitts asked me to email them to allow them an opportunity to make it right. So i did. Haven't heard anything else back.", "business_id": "XThGLVVN4oVybmv2gFS1Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hdfx2o2CGJ-KoG-kvWVo9w", "review_id": "zNE-DpQyfF4G98YB5Tzg4w", "text": "I have to accept that after a rough start, Pruitt's impressed me with their aim for quality customer service, and satisfaction. I did have a problem with the initial order for my dinning set, basically it kept backing up on the delivery date. I did cancel the order, but soon after they got a hold of the exact item I had agreed upon, and they went beyond what I expected, and offered a remediation deal that literally blew my mind. I won't go into the details since every case is different, but I can certainly say they made it up for me. \nI would come back, and I actually will come back to them since I'm furnishing my new house. I would recommend them for anyone looking for great prices and quality. A hint for yelpers out there: Ask for Ken (sales), Pam (finances), and Mike if needed (the owner!).", "business_id": "XThGLVVN4oVybmv2gFS1Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pqR9lla57eXfsuZUo2BYsQ", "review_id": "eLC15hMF6JhAWnqt9bmxzQ", "text": "Great experience all around. I really appreciate that I wasn't bombarded by sales people as soon as I walked in the place, which seems to be a trend at most stores I went to. I was able to look around without an annoying salesman following me or trying to sell me on things. I found the set I wanted, a nice lady asked if I needed help and I was out the door soon after. Delivery was $65 and I went on a Thursday and my set was just delivered this morning (Monday).For an additional $10 I could've had the set delivered same day, but I wasn't ready so I decided to wait. I received a call on Sunday confirming a Monday deliver and also a call on Monday morning when the truck was about 15 minutes away. I really couldn't ask for much more In a furniture buying experience. Next time I need to purchase furniture, I will definitely check out Pruitt's first.", "business_id": "XThGLVVN4oVybmv2gFS1Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Fp490IM64dg88J1myuW-lg", "review_id": "oz9JLc01LyuFGdE0vydJTQ", "text": "I'm sorry to see that others have had a bad experience because ours was nothing but good.  We were at another furniture place prior to walking into the Pruitss on Alma School Rd.  The other place, their sales associate was on our heals at all times.  That's what drove us straight out of there. Glad we did go to Pruitt, no hassle shopping without a doubt.  Sam was our sales person. He let us know if we needed anything to let him know.  I LIKE shopping like that. He literally had the sale within 5 minutes. \nThe delivery guys that delivered our sectional were courteous when they called and when they showed up, they were in and out within 5 minutes. I cant thank them enough. They even had to go around our home, thru the backyard and bring it into our home thru the back. Didn't even complain about it. Thank you Pruitts", "business_id": "XThGLVVN4oVybmv2gFS1Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jbxT0aR86IP0xHPy8HJWlg", "review_id": "HHHAedq7KagPI7h1eQ3aDw", "text": "I needed a new couch badly. I found one that looked appealing and had a great price in an ad for Pruitt's. When I came in, I asked the salesman about it and he showed me to the advertised couch. Unfortunately, it was much smaller than I expected from what the picture showed. Still in need a couch in my price range, the salesman was extremely patient and helpful and walked me around the showroom until I narrowed it down to one that was much larger, more comfortable, and I think better quality than the couch I saw advertised. And with delivery included, it was only $100 more than the other one! A few months later, still loving my couch! \n\nA word about the delivery - it is a third party company that they hire and Pruitt's has no control over their delivery abilities or schedule! I was able to get my couch delivered the following day, the only thing was the decorative pillows were different than from what was in the showroom. In the showroom, they were all patterned, mine are patterned and solid, but I like them! All in all, I had a great experience. What I really enjoyed was that I never felt pressured into buying anything, but I'm glad I bought my couch! First couch I ever bought brand new!", "business_id": "XThGLVVN4oVybmv2gFS1Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zs3suieeT0w580HyBSGSPg", "review_id": "rvk35A7eOwEfr09N5gSiEg", "text": "We found Pruitt's through Yelp, and after reading the glowing reviews we decided to give it a try amidst our furniture shopping, even though it's a bit of a drive for us. I have to say, we could have saved a great deal of time if we had just gone to Pruitt's, instead of visiting four other furniture stores. We found a fantastic sectional there for a price that was about half of what other furniture stores were offering. We bought it, and the delivery went off without a hitch. We'll certainly be going back here next time we need furniture!", "business_id": "XThGLVVN4oVybmv2gFS1Wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 7, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "JpTuSxTH56dVGYXN4wy1Vg", "text": "I have to agree with Patti B. that this location pretty much sucks.  The service is just ok - they are far from friendly.  I've been in  a couple of times to pick up food and I have yet to be impressed.  I wanted to give them another chance tonight and I should not have bothered.  The food is not so good.  I'd rather go to Pita Jungle or Thai Llana any day!  The spring rolls are greasy and room temperature and the tofu is pretty nasty.  I had some kind of udon noodle dish and threw most of it in the garbage.  Use your 'free entree' coupon to save $$ one night, but that's about it... I will not be returning to (this) Pei Wei any time soon...", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "sEWeeq41k4ohBz4jS_iGRw", "review_id": "bPvIAYpfyY1QAwwmPvwAaA", "text": "They get three stars for the quick takeout and I do like the curry and lettuce wraps.  I'll be the first to admit that the food isn't great, but it's OK if it's one of those average weeknights.", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oErZ1XgE8xQHe1rafMKwhg", "review_id": "vCeJpD2zgZIygjdhVtI0Qw", "text": "First off, I'll say that it seems like everytime I eat here I'm a little disappointed. It's like I have a craving for it, but it doesn't deliver. I honestly think it's overpriced and not as good as PF Chang's - for a few bucks more I would much rather eat at Chang's...better atmosphere, better food. At any rate we do go here once and awhile since the 44th & Indian school location is by my house. Plus having 2 little ones, it's much easier to do take-out than a sit down restaurant. My husband & I both usually get the teriyaki chicken bowl and ask them to add extra veggies. We also like the crab wontons, but the lettuce wraps are nowhere near as good as Chang's.", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uBAMd01ZtGXaHrRD6THNzg", "review_id": "9YQmAsxef5AsO2KfqQPwug", "text": "I am not sure what's up will all of the negative reviews. The food has been pretty consistent, and actually the service is great. Even for carry out, they usually offer you a drink while you wait.  Never had a bad food experience here.  In fact, I think I am going to head out right now for some soup.", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 12, "useful": 5, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "sEWeeq41k4ohBz4jS_iGRw", "review_id": "nlzkhHmbJlFxQZNYQm9gsg", "text": "Pei Wei, you give Pad Thai a bad name.", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QfdqvcKtLBr15pMggtAjHg", "review_id": "u3CRZaoNSyAJfmR6xU3sHA", "text": "let me start out with the positive: the service was excellent.  really.  for a restaurant where i order at a counter and THEN sit down, i wasn't expecting much.  but the service staff brought my food promptly, quickly removed my plates, and offered me to-go boxes and a refill.  \n\nunfortunately, i have high expectations for asian food (especially thai food), and i was sadly disappointed by the curry.  so bland.  so so bland.  and the crab rangoon was nothing to write home about either.  \n\ni may consider trying it again if i need to grab a really quick bite, but i wouldn't recommend it to anyone.", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PoQOIZc2q5nud7uVz_jdjw", "review_id": "PIvGCFUYxToVfO1Pzcf8Gw", "text": "Oooh, not good for Pei Wei that I can't remember what I ate here. It wasn't even that long ago...3 weeks? I have to say, I'm OVER all these places where you place your order and then go sit down. If the server has to come over to my table anyway, why can't he/she make that first effort? It is also awkward because do I leave a tip? I honestly cannot figure it out. \n\nAnyway, getting through the line was quick and effortless, though trying to carry 2 water glasses, two beer glasses, a huge sapporo and my table number was not thrilling. I remember rice...tofu...a few vegetables. It was spicy. there was no broccoli. Meh, it was decent, it ended up being big enough for two meals and it was relatively cheap. I'd probably go back, but I'm not sure why.", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "wHg1YkCzdZq9WBJOTRgxHQ", "review_id": "11hde6B8wTzVpqW_eVFO-w", "text": "Well de-Elite me, I ate at Pei Wei!  Isn't the 11th commandment \"thou shalt not eat pseudo Asian food at chain restaurants?\"  Forgive me Father Yelp for I have sinned.  That's the extent of my religious knowledge BTW.\n\nSo I've only eaten at this location, only take-out, and only sweet and sour chicken, which renders my review pretty useless.  But consistently, it's hot, prepared well, and tasty.  It meets my expectations for what it is.  Do you go into KFC and expect your chicken was actually fried in Kentucky?  Oh wait, most of us don't go to KFC at all.  Too early for a good analogy I guess.", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 10, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "ZmIgP4U4Ht9CYmNX0_zP6w", "review_id": "ckbkB5IdLkNfcQMg1zAUVA", "text": "I know, don't hate.....but I needed to find something inexpensive for dinner and asian sounded good.  My roomie said she liked this place so I thought I would give it a try.  I consider myself a connesour of good food. I love fancy restaurants with beautiful presentation.  But when you're short on funds you make do.  I have to say that I was not expecting much from Pei Wie.  Maybe that's not fair.  \n\nI walked in and was greeted warmly.  Since this was my first time the girl explained how to order.  I got the orange peel chicken and brown rice and an order of spring rolls.  I know this is not authentic asian food. But I will say this, it was hot and fresh and it was good.  The spring rolls were nice and crispy on the outside and cruncy on the inside.  The dipping sauce was good too.  My orange peel chicken had a little kick to it.  The veggies were cooked just right and the chicken was moist and tender.  And their ice tea was delish!  It went well with the meal.  Our server was attentive and brought us silverware and cleared everything when we were done.  The place was clean.  Even the area where the drink dispensers are was clean and sometimes that is an area that is just hard to keep clean.  \n\nI will go back to this Pei Wie and I will try others.  I think places like this can be hit or miss and that's why they get a bad rap.  But there is a niche for everything and this is one of those niche type places.  I liked it.  So sue me.  I also did not realize that Pei Wie is part of the P.F. Chang's francise.  I like P.F. Chang's too.  There I said it!  So, like Heather C. said......de-Elite me for eating at a place like this that's owed by a francise like that.", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hIWlVkf-N1Yzj7I-dfF7qA", "review_id": "inlNqCw3hbf6LQkCIOM2yQ", "text": "It is fast and good", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_uL7OiQSfNsCd60DrAf7qQ", "review_id": "p7yrFJEK93aS7tNf-YHsyQ", "text": "Big fan!\n\nThis probably one of the busier ones in town and I am always in and out. I love that you can order online!!! Just quick pop online, order what you want, the web page even guids you through the manu easier, and even pick exactly when you want it to be ready.\n\nMy favorite is the lettuce wrapps and the PeiWei Spicy Chicken! Must try them!\n\nMoral of the day, when getting take out, order online! Way fast and you even get 25% your entire order the first tiem you do. Love it!", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sALB8-F04S9VcZMF_GkGUA", "review_id": "mD0e-9jhmbG13jNxYcIg7Q", "text": "For quick fast food.. this is my choice.. I usually call ahead and get take out.. Dont expect super friendly.. but its just take out.. not clear table service.. even if you stay.. I always get the chicken salad with sesame vinagrette on the side but I will say, Im not a fan of the pungent dressing.. I get the chile sauce instead.. vietnamese rolls.. and its not so unhealthy.. NOW my friends that usually nosh with me.. hate the foods they get.. they say it every time I suggest this place.. who knows? Since I  havent really tried anything from my norm salad.. I cant say.. but for me its a strong 3..", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gx9Wc4EZ9aa_U5LzweHOtw", "review_id": "u3n0TQQ_tFAWiBdjaMZcKw", "text": "Big fan!\n\nThis probably one of the busier ones in town and I am always in and out. I love that you can order online!!! \n\nThe service is NOT the friendliest, but you can not go wrong with their Spicy Pei Wei chicken salad", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UiRbteW1YYwPVZ1_dyggIg", "review_id": "Z6ZrCblWJl_kTrB_fmWyzw", "text": "This is our local Pei Wei, and I love Asian food.  This is the only real place my wife likes.  So we eat here alot.  This location is sometimes slow but I alwasy enjoy the food.  We order online, and orders always come out exactly the way you want with all the substitues.", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZC49A1K-if7KP8VJXoqELQ", "review_id": "2TpAlFjDSFiVk6PNe46krw", "text": "I've tried and tried to find something I like at these restaurants and I just can't come up with a reason to go back. \n\nI tried the Lo Mein with chicken. It smelled good but, what I got was 3 lbs of noodles in an overly sweet sauce with a few julienne carrots and few sprouts. The chicken was dry and chewy. I just don't get the draw.", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0nCNOQv4VV2qYcqVno5ZrA", "review_id": "0naYY5o9rVvQJnTuM0nASQ", "text": "Pei Wei has always been a HUGE favorite of mine. I've been to a couple locations in The Valley, but this one I've been going too more than others. I've always ordered online and picked up the food after about 15-20 minutes, and every time it's always there waiting for me! \n\nWait time? Hardly! If you do wait, it's a total of maybe 2 minutes? By then you're just walking back from getting your soda from their new touch-screen soda machine. Yeah...it's touch screen. There's so many flavors of drinks in this thing! My favorite is to mix Orange Coca-Cola and Vanilla Coca-Cola. Mmmm, goes great with the Orange Peel Signature dish! \n\nAside from the epic soda machine and tiny (if any) wait time, the staff is super friendly, even during its busiest times. And trust me, this place can get packed during the lunch hour. \n\nPARKING TIP: If you're looking for a parking spot during the lunch hour it's nearly impossible. However, if you park on the north end of the Walgreen's next door (under the trees), there's almost always a spot. If that's full, then the spots at the front of Walgreen's on the east side are always opened. All you have to do is walk around the corner and BAM! You're at Pei Wei.", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WflEF3597OItD39ygq9C8A", "review_id": "MFKq5XhOsGfZDvMwm8tjHw", "text": "This is my #1 take-out restaurant. I call in my order, give my phone number, and they know it's me. It's quick and easy. I have take-out menu at my house and order my dinner for the evening. Most times it only take 15 minutes, therefore by the time I order, I get in my car to travel to Pei Wei. I get out of my car (they have a location where you can park in if you are grabbing and going). In the end, I come home, have a nice dinner! I even have leftovers too! Out of all I said, remember it's quick and easy!", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qLCpuCWCyPb4G2vN-WZz-Q", "review_id": "xCllWseEI5FIPwPWvbve9g", "text": "I'm giving this 3-stars because Pei Wei is what it is. It's not PF Changs. BUT It does offer some gluten-free selections, which is all I can really ask for in a restaurant. \n\nI always get the gluten-free sweet & sour chicken, and they have a non-GF breading on the chicken that's pretty legit. You can also ask for the edamame to be GF - which means they cook it separately from the other edamame (although don't ask me what it's cooked in). I wish they had more to offer on the menu, especially the dessert offerings like PF Chang's. \n\nThere's always 4-5 parking spaces reserved for pick-up orders, which is good because that parking lot gets SUPER full with Pita Jungle in the same area.", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "mwi0DppXt0n1ZIcqoAMdUQ", "text": "Met D there for lunch.  It was her pick today, she needed to get out of the office.  Wow, this place gets busy after 11:30am.  Get here or stand around looking for a table.  CRAZY!  \n\nThe food is you know \"Americanized\" Chinese food, so it is OK.  I got the usual honey sheared chicken with brown rice.  It is a little sweeter than I remembered.  Or it could be old age kicking in?  The green ice tea was good.  \n\nAll in all, OK.", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "thdVzCfKx-DV0zYWqId3pw", "review_id": "ysBNXaE6rcIBaZS0UFUmpA", "text": "The lettuce wraps alone would be a 10 star review. Unfortunately when it comes to Pei Wei, I've yet to really have anything else at any location that's blown me away. Wei Pei is about as standard as Americanized Asian food gets. It's just prepared here in quicker manner than full service chain restaurants, and usually in a better manner than fast food Asian restaurants. \n\nI went because my girlfriend had a craving for the lettuce wraps. While a few better places have similar wraps to Pei Wei and PF Chang's, I'll give these two chains credit for having the best. We jokingly said before ordering our meal that we should just have gone with two orders of the wraps. Ironically enough, we were right. We also Order Chicken Lo Mein. When I took the first taste, I was shocked to taste pretty much nothing. When my girlfriend took a bite, she realized it was sauceless. She then asked one of the \"servers\" (I don't know a better term for guy who brings food you ordered from counter to table and cleans off plates but didn't take your order) for some. We tossed it into the noodles and it made a big difference, but it still was a rather plain and boring version of a popular Chinese dish.", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YuuzQtcqBpuOzi8ZJqfzTg", "review_id": "elm9CdII0Qo-_7WphGkpVQ", "text": "This is a great place to go when you want something quick but don't want to put fast food in your body. This is quality food without spending an hour and a half getting a meal. They also add a seasonal or new dish quite often so there is always something new to try. Think these would do well in CA. They should expand.", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y-9i5zdxjWoi67ferEE9tg", "review_id": "TDguqz60omiQMS3btnwUCw", "text": "Went here with friends and have been to other locations. This location was different than the rest though.the food came out overlooked to the point of tasting burned. Was not impressed.", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nn2rgORMZ1S22O5MMUn4Zg", "review_id": "1zEVqcue5KKw2LssK3hIdA", "text": "This place has been a favorite of mine since it opened as a cheaper and faster alternative to Pf. Chang's. I almost always order the Pad Thai and/or the Lettuce Wraps. Both of which are amazing. I always make I stop at Pei Wei when visiting AZ. Oh and the new Soda machine is amazing.", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PZ9FB1czAYXuxLH7eegBvQ", "review_id": "UVHO6sHyC9jFO_YD10hX9Q", "text": "If you like P.F. Changs, you will love Pei Wei! It's essentially the same thing in a less formal dining setting, & Take-Out! I can't tell a difference between their Orange Chicken, or the lettuce wraps minus the price tag!!!\nMy favorite dish here is the Dan-Dan Noodles! (It's Hot. Spicy, & Pure Indulgence Pleasure for under $10!!!)\n\nIf you have not heard; \"Pei Wei is not authentic Asian food!\" Well neither is Panda Express, but I'll tell you Pei Wei is better than Panda Express & most Authentic Asian restaurants in the US! \nYes I said most Authentic Asian restaurants! (NO MSG!)\n\n\"Can you believe the balls on this guy!?\"\n\nWe'll I have had Chinese food in China Towns in San Francisco, LA, NY, Vancouver & Dallas! I've even had Peking Duck in Hong Kong; don't be impressed it was not that good! I love Chinese food, but I really love Asian Fusion! Roy's, PF Changs, & Pei Wei really wet my noodle!\n\nThe other nice thing about Pei Wei is their take out! \nI have them on speed dial...\nSo when I'm on my way home from work I'll call, & as I pull in I pay, pick up, and go! It's freshly cooked & No Wait!!!", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A7B8l4bO15tVkpD-5TD2zQ", "review_id": "w-vxIw8tFs5zujNzsAdsmQ", "text": "I think Pei Wei is delicious. My favorite, although it isn't the most \"authentic\" is chicken pad thai. I only go to this location for lunch, as bossman loves their teriyaki, and it's nearby. I always order online and for take-away. The food has always been consistently good. These, though, are the reasons I don't like location: A) Parking is horrible during the lunch rush. Even with the dedicated spaces for to-go orders, I sometimes have to park at the other end of the lot. I think some people abuse those special parking spots! And B) The order is never usually ready by the time stated on the online order. Most times I wait about 5 minutes past. The staff is always friendly and until they do something horribly wrong, I won't stop my patronage!", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1Am0pv3HWphO6QVycWHL1Q", "review_id": "zRC2p8DlI6nWPLwRXz3ipQ", "text": "Only thing I've tasted so far that was palatable is the Wonton Soup.", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xZvRLPJ1ixhFVomkXSfXAw", "review_id": "p0kxywMH-8bZC5-vgknekQ", "text": "i have their phone number programmed into my phone!\n\ntheir lettuce wraps are just as good as p.f. chang's\n\ntheir pad thai is not bad at all!", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hE8cu6qYG474Gd2B9_qqog", "review_id": "O--Ov0YCveF9hl35eru6Rg", "text": "I like Pei Wei, its good when I want something fast. But the main reason for my review on here today was to say HOW AMAZING the manager was at this location. \n\nI came in at lunch and it was VERY busy. There was a line to the door. There were some arguments about someone stealing a seat (unhappy customer, complaining because a seat was saved and they had waited in line, wanted to be comped because of it.... so dumb if you ask me. I mean just deal with it people! Its busy!) But the manager dealt with it so professionally, and when I was next in line he did not act rushed, he was very helpful, and told me that if I did not like what I ordered to just tell him and he would get me something new. I work in the restaurant business (a much higher priced place) and this manager was awesome! Good job man!", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yT_7mYWBJdV0RFgI6rmnCA", "review_id": "1Od3orzoexCb1DGehKo2Rg", "text": "Love the food.", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UBIeuiLY9PobybSgo0qhWw", "review_id": "MI8FT9iqb3AoAZ32Vr47EQ", "text": "This location is in my 'hood so I'm always ordering take out on weekends. This place is packed the majority of the time but it's always worth the wait. My faves off the menu have to be the crispy pot stickers and the lettuce wraps I can make a meal off of those alone. The food is pretty consistent and extra points for having brown rice and being able to request that my chicken be steamed instead of breaded and fried. Though the wait time for take out orders can be a little long especially when I decided to order on New Years day, one of the employees gave everyone that was waiting to pick up their order a cup for a free drink! Though a little gesture that went a long way in my book!\n\nI will be back soon, Pei Wei maybe next time I'll even dine in for a change :-)", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Psh8PaEh8c2Wn8YjwyGVvA", "review_id": "l-n2kbIIAm0Z7dfJ_GDcPg", "text": "This location, as all others I've been to, have friendly cashiers, long waits (since it's so popular and food is made fresh, not like Panda Express).  I love the lettuce wraps, soups, crab puffs, etc.", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t6cniYnYdM9uUoW4CXaSzA", "review_id": "kAwJsQMcnCOqMr62sRWwKg", "text": "Yesterday was my first time at this restaurant.  I had never had lo mein before ( I thought it was similar to chow mein) and I was unpleasantly surprised.  Not the restaurants fault- I just really didn't like it.  When the manager noticed that I was picking at my food, he asked me if everything was ok.  I told him that I didn't like the noodles so he offered to change it out for me.  All of the people who worked there were very friendly and pleasant, but the manager was really on top of it and I have to give him credit for being observant!!  I wouldn't have went up to complain because I ordered it.  But I wasn't going to eat it and I was kind of surprised at that kind of service! \nWay to go Pei Wei!!", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bkpo2iZBMV5w_UCRAjWE1Q", "review_id": "ZPwVccjq0iWncEVaCcibdg", "text": "The staff at this location was very friendly but I was not impressed by the food. It was too salty and lacking in other flavors. It may have been the dish I had because I have heard good things from others. However, I'm not tempted to try it again.", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hX4jNltFgttCaRO7O10lMA", "review_id": "NQTyMKmGN4XQ11Cf7W-3uw", "text": "If you go Veggie, pick a dish where the Tofu is fried in the wok, not steamed. So much better.", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1lSFhUewKa22FwhXuVgFdw", "review_id": "zT_e1VGeFMHLLcJ9SkS6dQ", "text": "I do love Chinese food, and for such a big city I find that Phoenix (or at least Scottsdale) lacks in options, either because they aren't the most welcoming of places, or simply because there aren't that many (compared to sushi restaurants for example. I've been to this location maybe 3 times since moving to Phoenix (8 years ago) and must say that I usually go because a friend as a \"Pei Wei\" craving. I found the food to be ok, but I'm typically one who doesn't like spicy food as I find it takes away instead of enhances the flavor. I wasn't too hungry and decided to take the chicken fried rice. I have to say that my favorite chicken fried rice is the one from Tottie's in Scottsdale that not only is delicious but always gives me left overs for lunch the next day. Portion was ok though the fried rice was a little sweet and the person I was dining with had the chicken lettuce wrap which wasn't too bad either. Service was disappointing as our food took about 10 minutes to come, but I must say the staff was helpful when I was asked where to get takeaway boxes as well as a takeaway cup. I'd give it 4 stars if after a handful of experiences I had Pei-Wei on my \"must have\" list but with Pita Jungle, Sack's , Subway, Rubio's, etc. nearby, the competition for \"fast casual\" is stiff and Pei Wei just doesn't cut it for me unless I really had a craving for Asian food that day.", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9SZBVZ-mxebOVa1BlWFtWw", "review_id": "mFbn4xa1W2Wzyq-OJgLTpg", "text": "The hubby said he wanted PeiWei for his father's day lunch. So PeiWei it was. I order the pad thai and j orders the mongolian steak. J loved his dish.  My pad thai was seriously underseasoned. So I reordered the honey sear chicken, which was awesome!! \n\nOn non food note - this place is bathroom baby friendly with a changing station. And as a new mom, that's a necessity in my book.", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h3TnHCqFga0VgPO390PjKA", "review_id": "7AzdRin_4l5TtbpdC80XJg", "text": "Step between Asian fast food and something a little nicer, and for that it's okay. The teriyaki sauce is too salty for my taste, but the caramel chicken and Thai dynamite chicken are both pretty good. The crab wontons always seem to be cold and not at all crispy by the time I get them, but the hot and sour soup has a good level of flavor. I tend to get takeout from here as opposed to eating in the restaurant, and it's always ready on time.", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v26k4Bzy9GiLLlSmDk8LfA", "review_id": "zfPtEoZqK0roXIdJJViRbQ", "text": "I love the pad Thai!", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SzxjjnOoehbFeJQyfJfj6A", "review_id": "DEfShdRzbifBG2sxxi1i7A", "text": "Chef cooking in the open facility. Mostly noodles. Pad Thai noodles, beef. A most desirable appetite for the hungry man. Couldn't take this to heart.", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "J3I2NClEbD1Xr8lOdjxlqQ", "review_id": "QdRoT61wsrnmKTI0H7tRdg", "text": "I cannot believe I've not reviewed this place.  Maybe it's because after eating their sloppy, over-cooked noodles and sugary fast-food combinations, I always feel a bit queasy.  Kids seem to love it for some reason, and all the Chinese places in the neighborhood are Americanized versions of real Chinese food. Don't even get me started on that swill they call \"Hot and Sour Soup\"  It is neither hot nor sour and it's consistency is the only relation to soup.\n\nPei Wei is convenient and satisfies the kids, but I typically pass on it because it simply holds no appeal for me.  So, I guess in that respect, they fill a need for when you don't want to cook for your hungry teenager.  \n\nThe other day, while feeding my kids there, one of the cooks got up on the wok table and started scrubbing the backsplash.  It's nice to see they like to be clean, but is it appropriate for that heavy cleaning to go on when you have customers in the dining room - and other cooks still cooking stuff?\n\nOkay, well, on second thought, I can believe I've not reviewed this place.  On a positive note, service is great.", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "SU74tBtwUJR_19r2c7532Q", "review_id": "41awiEJhtK0c8vdCqDEJmQ", "text": "This Pei Wei is consistently good, and this particular location has always been good to me. For a quick meal this is about as good as it gets. Pei Wei is a step above any takeout type Chinese food place, but not quite 5-star restaurant quality. To me, it's about a 4 out of a possible 4 for the type of restaurant they are. The quality is always good, the service is quick, they listen/care, and they'll let you adjust any meal to how you want it...exactly what I expect from any restaurant, but I'm always shocked how many don't do those basic things. The management team here has been excellent as well. If they screw something up, they've offered to give it to me for free, remake it, or just ask me what I want. They do all the basics right, and deliver a quality tasty product.", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7rpVdire5DDoPTlC6LDnqQ", "review_id": "FkuW15QCGZPM3R8O09o26g", "text": "I don't consider myself a connoisseur of Asian cuisine, especially streamlined Asian-American cuisine that's one step above fast food, but I will say this. The caramel chicken takeout dish comes with a separate small container for the vegetable slaw that goes on top. There is absolutely no excuse for a piece of broken eggshell the size of a thumbnail finding its way into the slaw container. Not to mention there was raw egg goop still attached to it. This has been one of several issues I've recently had with this location's food and service. The previous two times, the pad thai I ordered contained NO tofu whatsoever, when I know that's part of the Pei Wei pad thai recipe, having ordered the exact same dish at other, more competent locations. As if to add insult to injury, when I called and spoke to the manager about the aforementioned eggshell incident, he claimed over the phone that he would refund what I paid for that meal and that the money would go back onto my credit card. Guess what never happened. And... Guess who's never going back to this sucktastic poophole ever again. Thanks a lot for your disgusting food preparation and deceitful management. If someone from Pei Wei company corporate is reading this, please do yourself and your customers a favor and FIRE the manager running this joint.", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DfVhEfh6KUxHrDbs57zYGg", "review_id": "30yTANpYm_vZAG4Nhu4sCA", "text": "I feel bad that I haven't written this review sooner...the manager really deserves some recognition. \n\nI have celiac which requires me to order gluten free food. Pei Wei provides quality gluten free options and though the gf menu is rather small, I'm always satisfied. \n\nA couple months ago, my little sister and I decided to call ahead to get take out. When we arrived we were told it would be about 10 minutes.\nI'm perfectly used to waiting longer for gluten free food. I understand that it takes a couple minutes longer because the cooks have to change their gloves, change pots and pans to prevent cross contamination ect ect. So we waited maybe a minute or two over ten minutes and I really couldn't have cared less. However the manager was so very apologetic for the delay explaining that they had to remake mine because it got contaminated. Hey I'm perfectly willing to wait a couple extra minutes to not get poisoned!! I told him everything was fine and he proceeded to give me a $10 gift card just for the short delay. I didn't even make a peep about waiting and yet he made it clear that he cared and we were important and that means a lot! \nI wish I had asked his name but I didn't :( so if you ever read this sir, thank you! \n\nAnd about the food...yeah it's awesome. I love the sweet and sour combo (chicken and shrimp) on white rice or the spicy chicken!", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8kiDj9agtvVXJvO0sGwPWw", "review_id": "UnVqFXzhM6Yf9g4sPJUcdw", "text": "I used to be a huge Pei Wei fan, but the past few times we've gone there--especially last time-- I've been EXTREMELY disappointed. \nI go to Pei Wei for the spring rolls and the chicken lettuce wraps. We usually order for lunch, so their lunch combos were always great because they came with an eggroll or spring roll. But recently they've changed their menu so I ended up with Pei Wei Spicy Beef combo which, per usual, had chewy meat, not enough sauce and too much rice. I also ordered the Thai lettuce wraps and let me just say STAY AWAY FROM THESE! It was such a confusion of flavors.. it was tangy and there was the hint of cilantro and mint... MINT! Gross! My boss took one bite and almost puked, he's a bit picky so I tried it and almost puked as well. We also ordered the Steak Lettuce wrap which was gross too. Super disappointing. \nThis place is way too pricy and now that they've essentially eliminated the ONLY thing I like there... they can close up shop as far as I'm concerned.\nI'd prolly eat here again if it was thee LAST place open and McDonald's has exploded. But for now, if I never eat here again, it'll be too soon.", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7rpVdire5DDoPTlC6LDnqQ", "review_id": "ozgFXM8rHrVgcAdzCaSC5g", "text": "Compared to other Pei Wei locations across the valley, this location is by far the worst. \n\nI've gotten takeout for lunch about five times, and each time has been worse than the last. Even after two of my coworkers ended up with violent food poisoning after eating the food here, it took finding an EGGSHELL with bits of raw egg in my Caramel Chicken to realize that something was seriously wrong with this joint. Not only was the food extraordinarily disgusting, as an added bonus, it contains pieces of kitchen garbage. \n\nWhen I called the manager to complain, he offered me a refund to my credit card over the phone, which never actually happened. \n\nThanks for the lies. Thanks for the disgusting food. And thanks for asking Yelp to take down my previous review.", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q_EnzoEIHLqmsGIQMIuyjQ", "review_id": "iK6ZVzRL_DqSnU_h-D66-A", "text": "I used to like Pei Wei but something about their meat tastes different.  It does not taste right.  I tried it a few more times but haven't been back since and will definitely steer clear.  I told a manager right away and he made a new plate, but the new meat tasted just as strange.  I told him and the sweet fellow apologized although it was out of his control.  \n\n I hope this is not another case of quality suffering because of quantity.  Is it easier to buy from sloppy, poorly regulated slaughter houses and inject meat pieces with filler - creating a mystery meat that the masses will most likely still enjoy as long as there's a distracting sauce or glaze?", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QWDy_aciIuQJlgmxiyJ-Gg", "review_id": "qnqwoJUU98JbKgQGOD497Q", "text": "I like this in comparison to PF Changs.  Each dish is $5-$7 bucks cheaper and its set up like a take out or eat in.  Fast service and really good food.   Some of our favs are the Vietnamese chicken salad which is like an egg roll in rice paper.  If you have never tried them check it out.  Also love the Chicken Pad Thai and pretty much everything else they have for that matter.", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6Tk5_ZhQlcsPn4e-rpxwKQ", "review_id": "iXUbRx5aj_gwKWTthzWi1g", "text": "I ordered some food to-go and my order wasn't right so I came back. The manager, alex I believe,was very understanding about the fact that I was upset about having to come back so he compensated for my time. This experience wont keep me from coming back. The food was good as usual", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u86J5AUaK1VkeQCvQdVb3Q", "review_id": "yldV4lAd0nV_d0ivdO5Vaw", "text": "My 12 year old daughter and I just returned from this location and we both got very sick.  She had the orange chicken and me the Pad Thai w chicken.  Gross", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zAWtQH-UoiYXdACqnuoFPA", "review_id": "LxBCj8gtCGgLHkqJdXKJsA", "text": "The food is great. We always order online and take out. They are quick and always have the food ready on time. This particular location is in a nice area. Just be careful getting through the dangerous parking lot. It's crazy!", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yHmy_aopEUZk_OqdAE9KUQ", "review_id": "RnSzucqjHIdOMe6s7fCxNg", "text": "I really like this Pei Wei. We always order online and then pick up the food at the restaurant. The take-out process is fast and easy and the staff are nice and friendly. The food is DELICIOUS! I have never actually eaten in the restaurant but it looks very clean and spacious.", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jg-sagBTTuSqHabHQ-f52w", "review_id": "1QCiZEoh3ThXMSatRSnPcw", "text": "Ate here the other nite. Have eaten here many times in the past.  What can i say. Service is always top notch. And i know theres some healthy food with the vegetables and brown rice. Its just its very borning to me. Im vegetarian and They leave much to be desirered for a vegetarian. Yes you can get your meal made with veggies and no meat, but thats it. Theirs really no plates made especially for vegetarians. In their defense i will say the veggies are always crispy and not over cooked.  The down side is they dont give you many vegetables. Its such a small portion of vegetables You'll go away hungry. and if you ask for extra veggies they charge a dollar and some times the increased portion is really just the normal portion. pei wei is a  ok as a good go to stand bye restaurant. i  only wish they had more choices for vegetarians and gave better portions especially when it comes to vegetables. I also dont understand why they dont have Indian food or tiebetan food or Kashmir food. Its Called  an Asian Fusion restaurtant and They dont include India, Tiebet, Kashmir  as Asian food. Is not India part of Asia. \n\nI defintely recommend Pei Wei. the prices are reasonable and although for me its a bit boring. its a nice place to get a decent meal in a clean friendly atmosphere.", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ne_toPYKK_QIt1AZzfjiyA", "review_id": "hHRqYpzhNOpIS72UFYPVdw", "text": "Tasty Asian American style  food. I go there about 4 times a week. The food is always hot and fresh. Clean restaurant, not too pricey and Friendly employees,,, Deserves not less than 5 stars!", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gzx4BZR2KKG4-W-RH95ykA", "review_id": "tzKDtJ2leJvCfYhrR3YDZQ", "text": "manager Veronica delivers the best service. I ordered a dish that was too salty and she was courteous all the way and made sure I got a different dish. Thank you for the excellent service!", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "THYIqfnLV54VZ_v2hCfq2Q", "review_id": "ORq68D0GYpxKH3HOW_LMZQ", "text": "The food quality is hot and cold, sometimes it's great sometimes mediocre.  It seems to be best eating in.  The soda machine is the coke product machine where you have 85000 choices so that's nice.  They have updated the menu sizing and offering some new items.  My biggest pet peeve there is often you receive your appetizer and entree at the same time.  For 2 people it could look like 2 pigs at a trough lol.  They are getting better at it though.  Best place for Kung Pao", "business_id": "9Vu9KhK2-kBSM-FXvxXGNg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gq_G5VCDziyEV2-bzGuqzw", "review_id": "pd1lOm8RXhw5HkN-eXR1XA", "text": "They really do a great job, and you will really pay for it. I don't have incredibly pricey clothing, so getting my $50 blouses dry cleaned here just doesn't make sense- but I would absolutely trust them with very important articles (nice sport coats, lined trousers, wedding gowns, blood soaked mattresses... haha, kidding).", "business_id": "Hd41eA04_N5BAWpv3iG57g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ofxlhi_HKp7myFDpwg9aIA", "review_id": "PoRy_BSbcgZuYYw1jCtheQ", "text": "OK...so I like to have my shirts pressed and cleaned for the all important work day or business meeting, so I use to go to Maroney Cleaners which is right across the street from Viking Cleaners but I switched to Viking after Maroney lost a shirt and two of my ties after being a faithful customer for several years, I just didn't feel like they new how to run their business after they lost my $100.00 Tommy Bahama shirt.  In any so I switched to Viking across the street and in any event Viking does a top notch job on cleaning the only problem is that they are extremely pricey, and not very honest, I dropped off 12 shirts and asked the girl how much they would cost to get laundered...not dry cleaned just laundered..the girl at the counter explained that it would cost about $2.50 a shirt but some of them would have to be dry cleaned based on the material, I said how much is that she said it was the same as being laundered, I said OK then, So 12 shirts at 2.50 a shirt $25.00 bucks...so I am like OK see you tomm. so I come in to pick up my shirts and the bill is $45.50...I ask the same girl who now has a huge hickey on the side of her neck...not very professional to say the least. She says oh well pants cost $5.00 to be pressed. I said I don't have any pants, she looks confused and then after reviewing my receipt she explains that two of my shirts need special cleaning and that cost extra and 5 of them had to needed to be dry cleaned which is $4.10 a shirt. to say the least I was peeved. And explained to them that I specifically asked the price when I left them to get cleaned...the girl was like I don't know who you talked to. I said it was you, which she denied ever saying that she quoted me the $2.50 price for dry cleaning which at this point I was furious and explained that I would never come back.  So they do a great job at cleaning but their staff is dishonest and unprofessional...Use at your own risk.", "business_id": "Hd41eA04_N5BAWpv3iG57g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zpw7r4TvqpQf2mvn8bOXxg", "review_id": "3mG-rRDR0_hG-rW71G5Ymw", "text": "So happy to have found this location while on my travels to Phoenix, AZ!  \nI can't speak highly enough about Viking Cleaners, especially for the exceptional job \nthey did on my dry cleaning suit.  It's very clear that they take personal attention\nto every detail of your clothes to make sure it is as good as new.  If you choose\nViking Cleaners you'll be sure to get the highest quality service possible.\n\nThe place was nice and clean & the prices were inexpensive for the amazing work \nthey did so quickly! If you are lucky enough to live in Phoenix then I would \nhighly recommend them for any of your laundry & dry cleaning needs.  It's very, very hard to find someone you can trust with your clothes, and I know I can trust Viking Cleaners.  I just wish I lived closer to them.", "business_id": "Hd41eA04_N5BAWpv3iG57g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uWZXxILSlzTbMvXE7DaEbA", "review_id": "lkj9IvCuIbheq984C_coxw", "text": "Won't come back here... These people are incompetent... Over two weeks for alterations that still haven't been done.. Made me wait Despite coming before a regular.... I'll give one star because at least the lady was nice", "business_id": "Hd41eA04_N5BAWpv3iG57g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Khi1CFEqxFXVy1qK0TN1CQ", "review_id": "emUbgwDSoCbcnZJRQyM9gw", "text": "Very friendly ladies. Only used them for dry cleaning. They did a good job, but seem a little pricey. $19.50 for 4 of my husbands shirts.", "business_id": "Hd41eA04_N5BAWpv3iG57g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Yoa2y89jR7tAnWRLSDca7Q", "review_id": "0g7yJAEFXLmEp58ZS0mELQ", "text": "At this location, I've had any combination of shirts and slacks laundered, dry cleaned, or altered.  In all scenarios so far, they've done an outstanding job, and the lady at the front desk is always very friendly and helps explain everything.  You also really can't beat the hours here.. which allows you to drop-off/pick-up your stuff before and after work, for those of you who don't work bankers hours.  The one knock would have to be that it's a little pricey - you can find most any other shop around the valley for about half the price (for dry-cleaning shirts/slacks, which is what I do the most).  However, the combination of quality, service, and location is perfect for me, so what works for me won't always work for the next person.  Try it out!", "business_id": "Hd41eA04_N5BAWpv3iG57g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "VTE9LM1kkxP6p_trIUKveQ", "text": "If you don't know how to make it, don't put it on your menu, don't accept the order, don't have a button for it on your computer and don't try to hand off your creation to the person in the drive through who will be pulling away before they notice.  I'm not asking for much.  \n\nThey screwed up a mud pie blizzard.  I love mud pie blizzards and could have most likely given them most of the things you add to create it.  Instead I got an Oreo blizzard with what tasted like maybe a half a shot of coffee - but not much at all because it was still just as white as a regular Oreo blizzard.  Sigh... so sad.  I finally treat myself and they screw it up.  We also ordered a large dipped cone that came out looking like a kids sized/small.  We actually sent it back for them to re-make.  Sent back ice cream. You know it went uneaten. So sad.  \n\nBut - they have an amazing menu of food.  More food than I feel like I see at other locations.  But of course we were here for ice cream - not food.  And if memory serves from when I worked in the area, they do a decent job with that - though nothing that makes you want to go running back. \n\nIt's convenient.  And with Carvel closed down in the area, it might be getting a little more action.", "business_id": "pkUj-lZb5ZEzLBw87-pOew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "vn3lecMsL3kXVe-7hg3gLg", "review_id": "xtQaDqsd8mjlYNLB7qWKWg", "text": "$3.79 for the small blizzard. Really??! \n\nI laughed when I saw the size as I picked it up through the drive-thru. I guess it's just been a long time since I've had a blizzard. \n\nDang! Guess I won't be getting one of those again for a while. (Which is probably a good thing.)", "business_id": "pkUj-lZb5ZEzLBw87-pOew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l5upkLok78p-NQN_3uurrA", "review_id": "rPUZHpdMV6wcsfQ9eYU-kg", "text": "I LOVE DAIRY QUEEN!\n\nWell, mostly their blizzards! I went and was very surprised that you buy one get a blizzard free of the same size or smaller. This definitely made me happy :D\n\nMy favorite is their oreo blizzards! That's what I usually get although their strawberry cheesequake blizzard and hawaiian blizzard is also yummy!", "business_id": "pkUj-lZb5ZEzLBw87-pOew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QLqQ9kqP0EHah-8im_TOgw", "review_id": "3ScIwbHi_WXL3r7xc_EIdw", "text": "This Dairy Queen would have five stars if it was located closer to home. The cookie dough blizzard will always be a favorite!", "business_id": "pkUj-lZb5ZEzLBw87-pOew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ikm0UCahtK34LbLCEw4YTw", "review_id": "LJs6zD-kU6EugOWzu2nVDg", "text": "Came up here for lunch today, joined by Mike C. & Jackie C.  This was my first visit ever to a Dairy Queen & I went with a 1/2 Lb. FlameThrower GrillBurger.\n\nThe good news:\n\nOMG,  I think this was the best big hamburger I have ever eaten!!  For me, it beat Smashburger, Five Guys, Culver's, Joe's Farm Grill, Bobby Q, Cracker Barrel & all the rest of them!!     :-))\n\nThe bad news:\n\nBurger:                           1010 Cal.\nFries:                               260 Cal.\nSmall Chocolate Malt:  590 Cal.\n-------------------------------------------\nTotal Cal:                        1860!!     :-O\n\nBurger, Fries, Malt Combo price:  A LOW $7.49 for everythingI  Nice dining room & excellent service, too.\n\nDQ TOTALLY RULES!!     :-))", "business_id": "pkUj-lZb5ZEzLBw87-pOew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zAWtQH-UoiYXdACqnuoFPA", "review_id": "CmFDPvugbdq9AvEJkxNogQ", "text": "Not in the best shape compared to the Dunkin Donuts next door. The blizzards are superb as always. They have never been out of cookie dough. That bodes well for them in my book.", "business_id": "pkUj-lZb5ZEzLBw87-pOew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bcjsPIrWKCbcQZosgA39jA", "review_id": "p3ZBz87_9qnJ58NbwGi_5Q", "text": "Hit the drive thru around 8th on a Monday,  it was packed inside! Got a club type grilled sandwich. My bacon was spicy. ....which was odd. Their French fries aren't my favorite style. Overall for fast food, I was ok. Got a traditional banana split, that was rather skimpy on the toppings. Not many DQs around the valley, so it was a nice treat while staying in a hotel in the vicinity.", "business_id": "pkUj-lZb5ZEzLBw87-pOew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5TvK_ZVEJv7oBUHJtaXagA", "review_id": "UPQPYGOEJVughF87MEFP7g", "text": "Worst service! Ordered a hot fudge banana shake and instead got a Sunday. Instead of being nice about it the girl told me I ordered it wrong but she would remake it for me.", "business_id": "pkUj-lZb5ZEzLBw87-pOew", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "NnI6oGvwhN8CmEYQSzxBjw", "review_id": "rjrum5tsB6ZSR_AywAIFHg", "text": "A few months ago after a really horrible day at work I got in my mind that I needed to buy a bike.  Not just any bike,  a really fabulous beach cruiser bike.  I know that I live in Arizona and there is no beach to cruise by....however, I needed this bike.  I live in Arcadia and have driven by the Bike Barn hundreds of times... but now it was my time to explore what they had in store for me.  I went on the website and had picked out a fierce black cruiser with pink flames... at the time this matched my mood so I felt that it had my name written all over it.  I snuck out of work and went straight there.  There it was! My furious cruiser staring right at me!  The sales person came up to me and asked how he could help.  I immediately responded with I want this one..... Sadly I was informed that it was a children's bike.  Now you understand how little I know about bikes.  He kindly escorted me to the adult section were I discovered a baby blue cruiser that made my heart melt.  It was dressed in a giant red bow and had white flowers painted on it, a tan leather seat with more flowers and cork handle bars.  The best part was that it had a basket.  I bought it right then and there.  The sales guy ( I wish I could remember his name) was so kind.  He took my new purchase to the back were he examined her and made sure she was good to go.  Before I left he made sure to tell me to bring it back in 30 days and they will give her a tune up!  Since buying her she has been back for a tune up and checked out perfectly.  I officially love the Bike Barn and the staff.  If you are in the market for a new bike I highly recommend it!", "business_id": "pU2yeKn-NNJnbMLuFfAXBQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 7, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "zPqUBpy-7Bc6LdlfO2amRA", "review_id": "dATthtyXyYnQlZjZi2uAUA", "text": "Terrible customer service! \n\nI was in the market for two Electra cruisers (total cost w/accessories $1000). Since I lived down the street I thought it would be convenient to have a bike shop so close by. On three separate occasions, I went in the Bike Barn:\n\n1.  Monday afternoon - was in the store over 20 minutes - nobody every spoke to me or offered any assistance.\n\n2.  Thursday afternoon - a young gentlemen approached me, started asking some questions about the cruisers, he pulled out his cell phone and started sending a text message\n\n3.  Sat morning - was approached by a middle aged woman, told her I was interested in the Electra's - pointed me to the opposite side of the store and then walked off.\n\nGreat location - crappy customer service.", "business_id": "pU2yeKn-NNJnbMLuFfAXBQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "baBuC-XCCy2aJW5jvTOtPw", "review_id": "NB6yLi-L9mtPvbyDYFN6Ag", "text": "Terrible customer service; I've been a handful of times and get ignored or feel as though I'm inconveniencing the staff. It's also comparatively overpriced. Go to Rage Bikes in Scottsdale, for the total opposite of my comments above.", "business_id": "pU2yeKn-NNJnbMLuFfAXBQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sUd9E-jlZuXhGDUFvyL8AA", "review_id": "HENS3xpo65NlEPfrln5RDw", "text": "These guys were great.  I was in and out in no time at all, with a fabulous rental bike totally fitted for me!  Can't wait to go back to Scottsdale so I can get another ride in.", "business_id": "pU2yeKn-NNJnbMLuFfAXBQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 7, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "IgvEoFE-UJlCqAN4Iu0u4g", "review_id": "wS91ujdm4YVPjCbpfgC5Hg", "text": "Wow. \nI called ahead to ask a few questions about what was going on with our bikes (we know how to fix up bikes for the most part but don't have a bunch of bicycle tools for when all the gear for your head tube is being funny, or your back hub is messed up). He told us to bring our bikes in for a free estimate and they'd more than likely be able to fix it without too much of a charge. I thought, hurray!\n\nMy girlfriend and I travelled by bus to get to this place (as we only have bikes). It took us about an hour (on a Sunday). We get there, he looks our bikes over, and says that it's going to cost $10 for a chain (reasonable) and $15 to put it on. Uhhhh, WHAT? You're telling me that you're going to charge me more than the actual chain to put it on, when if I had brought my little chain tool with me it would literally take me no more than five minutes to put the chain on? That was absolute BS.\n\nHe also said he was going to charge $25 to put a front brake on. Please tell me you are joking about that, too. I checked my watch to make sure it wasn't April 1st.\n\nThen after my girlfriend walked outside, I find out that they aren't even going to fix it today (when it in total would have taken them no more than 10 minutes). The hipsters response was, \"Uh, well I don't have the time to do it today. It's very labor intensive work.\" It wasn't. At all. If I had the right bike tools it would have taken me about four seconds to rearrange the bolts for the front wheel.\n\nThey're rude. They're pretentious. And they think that I have no knowledge of bikes (simply because I brought the bicycle in), so they're incredible condescending. Not to mention up-charging the hell out of whatever they feel like.\n\nDon't go there. Ever.\n\nFind somewhere else to go.\n\nIf you really want an excellent deal and maybe learn a few things in the process, take your bike to Doug at Bikes International in Mesa. It's out of his home, but he took several classes on bicycle mechanics, worked in several bike shops, and now teaches classes on bicycle mechanics. For more info email him at bikesintl@netzero.com", "business_id": "pU2yeKn-NNJnbMLuFfAXBQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2LCrT_BOJvGV4xi_lmoRcA", "review_id": "qz_zBmfvzhrZ-fAW5pEqaw", "text": "I visited the Bike Barn on a whim, while I was at a street fair in the neighborhood.  I fell in love with the Electra bike line.  The staff answered my questions without pressuring me at all.  I went home, researched the Electra bikes, and returned a few weeks later to make a purchase.  The service was excellent.  They offer a free tune-up once you break your bike in.  I have had so much fun on my Townie!  One of my friends bought the very same model, but had some problems with it.  The good folks at the Bike Barn took care of the necessary adjustments, and now she's a happy biker, too!  They have a great selection of accessories, and will happily special order items they don't have in stock.  Their turn-around time is great, too.  I recommend them without reservation.", "business_id": "pU2yeKn-NNJnbMLuFfAXBQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7w-AhXiiO22mG6xpt8tpNw", "review_id": "1kNZNNBHq-7ge_kmyKXWXw", "text": "Worst Bike Shop EVER!\nAfter being assured by the staff at \"Bike Barn\" in Phoenix that they do ship recumbents and could pack ship the Bacchetta Strada plus some extra components to me for $60 plus shipping via Fed Ex to me here in San Francisco, I bought a bike from someone on Craigslist .  I then never heard from Bike Barn after they got my bike delivered to them with my information.  I called two days later and the Manager then told me that the guy who confirmed with me was new and they don't really do that for $60, it should be more, but they would figure something out when they get a box, but acted like they were gonna charge me more than they quoted.  Then the ASS. Manager called me a day later and said they were going to pack it all in a huge 7foot box and had determined with FedEx that it was gonna cost me $441 to San Francisco!  They gave me some attitude when I said that was utterly ridiculous, given that I shipped a trike from Florida to San Francisco for $150 total.  I could fly there, pick it up and fly it back for less!  They were unsympathetic and downright unhelpful when I suggested they pack it in two boxes and they just actually suggested I ship it via truck!  I then called Sun Cyclery (Bike Barn got a box from them) as I was clearly SOL with the knuckleheads at BB.\n\nThe difference in attitude and service was dramatic and amazing!  Joe at Sun Cyclery was friendly, polite and knowledgeable and said he had just shipped something similar to my bike for a LOT less than $441!  He explained that Bike Barn SHOULD KNOW BETTER than to ship it all in one gigantic box and that two boxes were required to keep it within FedEx shipping Requirements.  Joe went over and picked up the bike (after Bike Barn refused to drive it the 6 mi.)  He packed it and shipped it four days earlier than promised and for $227 total!  Not $501 total!\n\nJoe packed it securely using old inner tubes, which were inflated inside the box to keep it all snug and secure!  Creative attention to detail, friendly, polite and platinum quality service is what you get from Sun.  Avoid Bike Barn at all costs!  Go to Sun!", "business_id": "pU2yeKn-NNJnbMLuFfAXBQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qKTzFI34I6C5Mh4FCWnVvw", "review_id": "adCYAFlCVLxHjdCbRUOCvw", "text": "Chuck and Ryan, rude, Chuck dropped my bike off the rack. NEVER going back. Mary was nice, I'll take my bikes to somewhere that knows what customer service is", "business_id": "pU2yeKn-NNJnbMLuFfAXBQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Uk5DAoM8NJVEfeSVYPpIRg", "review_id": "i7eL07DDI6NcwhSWKDcimw", "text": "I'm going to start off with saying, I think Bike Barn deserves some of the reviews it has gotten here. I've bought 4 bikes from them in the last year, so I have run the gamut on what they have to offer. The guys who helped me with my first three bikes, were approachable relatively friendly but did what no salesman should do. \"It's good for its price range.\" \n\nREALLY because I thought it was what I could afford.  To be fair Landis cycling said the same thing to me. I guess it's in the bike salesman book on how to win and influence customers............ So yeah, bike guys, stop saying that. It pisses your customers off.  With that off my chest, I can tell you why to go in there. Her name is Mary. She is amazing and has earned my business until she leaves Bike Barn. ASK FOR HER. She knew her inventory, had no problem answering my questions and fitted me for a bike that works for me. I even gave her many options some of them definitely more expensive and yet she persisted in making sure I got the right bike for me. That's impressive in my book. Try not to lose her bike Barn and get her to train the guys, they need something.\n\n PS I shopped a lot of bike places, there prices were comparable if not slightly cheaper than other places. I have no idea why anyone would think this particular store is more expensive.....Maybe to Wal-mart?", "business_id": "pU2yeKn-NNJnbMLuFfAXBQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A9JiqcnhwmNnyFnfNPo9og", "review_id": "IIyGm8lzurXTK7EqHKrhGw", "text": "Customer service is shocking and I don't know how they've stayed in business.  I'm just getting into cycling for the first time since I was a kid, and should have checked this site before purchasing at the Bike Barn.  When I told the salesman that I was 'new' to modern cycling, his response was 'go borrow somebody else's bike'.  Way to get people into cycling and keep customers, eh?  I had already made the trip out there and purchased although shouldn't have - I truly wish another shop got my money.  He never offered to fit (which I later realized was very important)  or even ask my height, riding style, etc which has cost me some pretty stiff joints and a trip to the chiropractor.  I had to ask all the questions - he could care less.  When he was putting on some add-ons, I asked if I could watch and his response was to turn his back to me and completely covered what he was doing.   I'm sorry, Mr. Personality - I am new, trying to learn and tried to be a customer!  \n\nOn my first ride I realized that the brakes were not assembled correctly and had to take it to another shop to get them fixed - I couldn't stomach taking it back even though it was brand new.  I just took it in for its 'free tune up' and they were jerks then, too.  I picked it up (or rescued it, rather) tonight and they man who returned it was nice - I'll give him that, but short of Bike Barn being the only bunker during a nuclear fallout, I'll never return.   Better customer service can be found at the motor vehicle division in August.  They say that a person will tell 50 people about a bad experience, and here it is, as seen on Yahoo and Facebook as well.    Maybe they only like seasoned riders.  If you're not, save yourself the high blood pressure and go to any other store.", "business_id": "pU2yeKn-NNJnbMLuFfAXBQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3BGitdqA-Rd-YXO-Q6gJCQ", "review_id": "zxiEovChpCkAI2T4lf1A-g", "text": "I grew up in the Bike Barn neighborhood so I have loyal affinity for business in that area.  I was selling a carbon fiber bike and wanted to have it tip top for the new buyer so I took the bike in.  It was $60 for a service so I said \"OK.\"\nThen he points out my flat tires and says I need new ones so I agree again and now we are up to $150.  I am driving home and he calls and says, \"Hey man your rims are cracked and ready for failure.\"  He goes on with the punchline, \"I would not risk my life on these rims.\" He says the cost for replacement rims would be $450.  I say OK and am smarting at the thought of $600 just to tune the bike up for sale?  Something about the cost of the rims made me look on Ebay and I found many choices of cool rims for the $200 range.  I called back and cancelled the rim purchase and instructed them to put my old rims on. When I picked up the bike which looked good with a clean up and new tires, I asked how much to crate a bike with me paying the postage?  The reply was $60 and after posting the bike on EBay it was quickly sold.  I called back and Ryan answered and I asked how much to crate a bike for shipment he replied $100.  I explained I was in and the price was $60 so he says, \"OK if they told you $60 then it is $60.  I took the bike to REI and they said it would be a couple of days but the cost would be $30.  REI actually had the bike ready the next day for $30! My last experience with Bike Barn was when I took a bike wheel which was flat and wanted it repaired. I thought I would give it one more chance.  It was slow so the guy said he would do it right away. He removed the old tube and was putting in a new tube when I asked, \"Can't you patch the old tube?\"  His reply with steely eyed arrogance was \"I don't do patches.\"  \nIn my opinion most of the staff with exception of the woman thinks they are way too cool.  I don't know where the arrogance comes from but it usually filters from above.  Don't be fooled into thinking this is a cute, friendly, neighborhood bike hang out offering fair prices because it is not.  It is a BUYER BEWARE atmosphere with salespeople looking to take your wallet for a ride.", "business_id": "pU2yeKn-NNJnbMLuFfAXBQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "die-1gtgzw5KcyUjKo-VSg", "review_id": "INq-_gZdDwzD0BtFJ8fdQg", "text": "These 4 stars actually belong to Mary, the manager.  While I ended up not buying my road bike from this store due to the deep discount I received from another LBS for the same brand road bike at an upgrade level, I wanted to share with you that Mary is awesome, patient, and very helpful.  I would recommend her to novice women bikers. \n \n I'm very particular about purchasing merchandise from women, as I am a huge proponent of supporting women's business enterprise and supporting women in general. \n\nMary spent a bunch of time figuring out the right bike size for me, and searched the computer to find out the availability and prices for 2012 models. She made me feel very comfortable and educated me on bikes and riding.  She rocks.", "business_id": "pU2yeKn-NNJnbMLuFfAXBQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IPnXs3McWXgxTcq3Rr-1tw", "review_id": "bmQRzuks8X28Hz1-5f4YBg", "text": "I really wanted to like this place.  Since I moved to Phoenix I have been looking for a nearby local bike shop.  Bike Barn is right around the corner from my office.  It seems like the tendency is for anybody that deals in specialized goods is to become really cliquish.  As you can see from looking at the reviews under \"bicycle shop\" it is definitely something that goes on a lot with bicycles.  When I  first started looking for a shop I took some time off and went to 5 in a row.  I would go into the shop and look at their stuff.  No one said anything to me in the first 4 shops.  That seems to be typical of bike shops in Phoenix.  If you aren't in the club they don't have time for you.  I suppose it doesn't help that I am not young, pretty and particularly fit, but when I was all three I raced bikes, worked in a bike shop, and lived the life for years so apparently I have unrealistic ideas about what service can/should be.\n\nUnfortunately Bike Barn is a typical Phoenix shop.  I have gone twice.  The first time I talked to a semi-informed unfriendly mechanic .  The second time I sought help in getting the right fit on my bike (with an appointment paying for the time, mind) and it was clear that the person had better things to do.  Don't know what, the store was empty.\n\nSo...if you are part of the club, or the staff is having a good day...good for you.  I won't be back.", "business_id": "pU2yeKn-NNJnbMLuFfAXBQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NmEliC7C5iE7nd-qhLYBNg", "review_id": "7SyUltA952IbjKYp_7mLzQ", "text": "very helpful and knowledgeable bike store!!", "business_id": "pU2yeKn-NNJnbMLuFfAXBQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "J3I2NClEbD1Xr8lOdjxlqQ", "review_id": "R28rqMGVUIu0favfgmjlEg", "text": "Bike Barn is right down the street for me.  This place has been around for over 20 years - and I've bought several bikes and mucho parts from them.  Had some work done too.  I'll agree with the rest and say that Mary is really good, helpful, does not pressure you to buy and is just plain a nice person.\n\nI've had good and bad experiences here, I won't go into them, but I would advise that before you get work done on your bike, I would double-check that they have the correct parts to repair you bike, and it always helps if you can put up with the condescending attitude that the rest of the staff seems to enjoy expressing.\n\nI like to support neighborhood businesses, and this is one for me.  I wouldn't say they are the cheapest, but when you buy brand-name bikes, you're gonna pay for it.", "business_id": "pU2yeKn-NNJnbMLuFfAXBQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sEWeeq41k4ohBz4jS_iGRw", "review_id": "0xZ_tC7y8qax3nJmV20Png", "text": "I had been going to this shop for years, but I'm done.  Prices for basic repairs are way over priced and this last time I took one of my bike in they could not fix it and they still wanted to charge me for it!!!!    Then I come home and fix it myself in 30 min!   ---Go to Landis and not this place.", "business_id": "pU2yeKn-NNJnbMLuFfAXBQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YUvhYMp5AOx877b7F8vH7Q", "review_id": "Gr3jio8CUqDWTm0HB9SOxA", "text": "The selection of bikes and accessories here is pretty good, but the service was terrible. These were the most unfriendly, annoyed, least helpful people I've ever experienced at a bike shop. They were annoyed that we got there 20 minutes before closing and practically shooed us out the door promptly at 5 'til. We rode our bikes there and bought a basket for my cruiser (and a couple other things) and asked them if they had a tool we could use to put it on real quick. They said \"maybe if you got here 25 minutes earlier we could help you.\" I mean, I get it, you're closing, but you don't have to be so rude. It would probably have taken you five minutes to put it on since you probably do that exact thing about 5 times a day. Plus, we have been to a lot of bike shops and they are usually the most friendly people, willing to stay an extra few minutes to earn your business. We've spent thousands of dollars at other bike shops and we won't be going to this one again, even though it's just blocks from our house.", "business_id": "pU2yeKn-NNJnbMLuFfAXBQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h3KJd-kZ_mIpzPv5Jmn42A", "review_id": "L4uED8eVOb8UqHVp80PjfA", "text": "I have brought my bike in for various reasons four different times and it has always been a solid experience for me. Once I brought our bikes in for a tuneup. I thought it was priced competitively and they did a fine job. In late 2011, I bought a helmut. The gentleman who assisted me was very helpful and also knew when to give me time on my own.  Recently I brought my bike in as I was riding home, because I kept getting flats on my back tire. Ron helped me and was very thorough. Not only did he fix the ongoing problem but he cleaned up my bike.  So I left with the problem completely fixed AND a shiny bike!  That's called customer service in my book-something sorely lacking in the US.   And I just brought it in again on Friday after a long ride because my odometer has not been working properly.  I thought they might be able to fix it for me. The tried but were unable to. Ron once again helped me. He sold me a very reasonably priced odometer that perfectly fits my needs. He did not oversell me. And because I didn't have enough cash on me, he allowed me to give him the cash I had on hand and call him to divvy up with my credit card when I got home. Yikes! I love this small business. Too bad I'm moving and won't be able to use them in the future.", "business_id": "pU2yeKn-NNJnbMLuFfAXBQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wpzKJORxvWVfXL7AdKjhvg", "review_id": "QsHNG7jQYVD9D-EvjSrCHw", "text": "Never even been here... I was shopping for a bike at Landis and asked the wifey to go outside and call BB to price shop a similar bike... She was shocked when she came back at how rude the guy was on the phone, saying that if we didn't have at least $2k to spend on a entry level full suspension mountain bike that we'd be wasting our time... No worries, I bought a badass $2k Specialized upgraded to the 9's... Not BB's \"entry level\"... And all of this could have been avoided with a little customer service...", "business_id": "pU2yeKn-NNJnbMLuFfAXBQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cWbMUmY403W_QGrTNNlr5g", "review_id": "r_Y9jJI38DBKiuaP3oudcw", "text": "Great service!  Bought my Trek 7500 there and I am in love!  Mary was really nice and answered all my questions.", "business_id": "pU2yeKn-NNJnbMLuFfAXBQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VT7ZOTYU3ZxCiahD8gbvyA", "review_id": "SFcN73-jbGUP3iONga9KkA", "text": "Definitely a mixed review for me. I am a total newbie to biking, and my first call was taken by a female who was so helpful and patient with all my questions. I decided that I would definitely bring my bike and my husband's bike in for what we needed. The next day I called to ask how long the service would take, and I spoke with a guy who was a  rude jerk. I didn't want to take the chance that he would take care of  me when I brought my bikes in, so I went to another bike shop near by where EVERYONE was nice and helpful.", "business_id": "pU2yeKn-NNJnbMLuFfAXBQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gq2doDZ1SGa1uvvUknxDNg", "review_id": "a0CAgzFpjjeGOw059AEHUw", "text": "We purchased a child seat for the back of our bike that was on display in their store and brought our bike in to have it put on.  After loudly complaining about how hard it may be to install, they told me it would be 5 days.  I left the bike and said not a problem.  Happily they called 2 days later.  The child seat they put on was not the same child seat in the store.  When I questioned them about it, they stated that it was the same seat just a different model.  I said it looks quite different as the bar does not go over the head and the foot rests are not adjustable.  They stated that it was the same quality/same seat but just a different model.  I took the bike home and my kid loves it.  After we took our first ride I did a little research.  Come to find out that the seat they put on is the cheaper version that is not as safe or strong as the one I requested and thought I was getting.  The non caring and looking at me as if I was wrong when I questioned the bike seat was not necessary and I nor my family (with 2 young kids that will be getting many new bikes over the next 10 years) will never be back.\n\nIf you are putting a different product than purchased it should be told to the customer and they should not be shamed when asking about it.", "business_id": "pU2yeKn-NNJnbMLuFfAXBQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "N32vOu1chK2yh7QZsfKKrg", "review_id": "5VZrv1xLyTX9ogQ9nJUTVw", "text": "This is a great bike shop! When it comes to bike shops in the valley there are certain shops that obtain a bad reputation very quickly. This is not one of them. Mary and her staff are really helpful and very friendly. Don't be fooled by the appearance on the outside. When you walk in, each person is very helpful and aware of the current and past trends in the industry. I recently had an issue with a warranty that a manufacturer had sent out via email and the shop handled it for me right away. They were prompt and helpful, which other such boutique shops are not.\nFrom beach cruisers to road bikes and all ages this shop is a great place to buy and get work on your bikes. Thanks Bike Barn", "business_id": "pU2yeKn-NNJnbMLuFfAXBQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ow3rzs5Z_5WgKyC7_ieO9w", "review_id": "Yb_oz4oB99VSdwW8crbCxw", "text": "I rented a road bike from Bike Barn while in town for a conference.  They carried Specialized Roubaix for performance rentals with decent components (Ultegra).  When I arrived, the bike was literally brand new.  They hooked me up with a water bottle and flat kit.  They quickly installed my pedals and made a few fitting adjustments.  I returned the bike about 30 min after my 4 hour rental and they didn't charge me.  Awesome service.  Highly recommend if you are looking for a quality bike rental when visiting Phoenix.", "business_id": "pU2yeKn-NNJnbMLuFfAXBQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EluXzViWeIY4Jke52D3MBQ", "review_id": "tb86xElOQusWlDrFV_306g", "text": "I'm rather surprised by the reviews I'm seeing since I've had nothing but good experiences here.  I've started road biking more seriously and have come here often for pointers and opinions.  Mary and Ryan have been great, and while I don't know the other guys someone always says hello when I walk in.  \n\nMy only \"bad' experience was well over a year ago when I took an ancient road bike I owned in for a tune-up.  I discovered after picking up the bike that I couldn't come to a  stop because no one had actually adjusted the brakes.  Obviously that's a big issue so I did come back in with it.  They ended up replacing the brake pads for free since someone wasn't very thorough with the tune up.  It sucked having to go back in but at least they fixed the problem with no out of pocket costs. So I'll just chalk that one up to a fluky seasonal hire and move on.\n\nAside from that, I like coming to this store enough to drive out of my way (I no longer live in the neighborhood) to pick up things for my bike.  I have a new bike now and have had them fit me to it, which they've been great with too.", "business_id": "pU2yeKn-NNJnbMLuFfAXBQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Uk5DAoM8NJVEfeSVYPpIRg", "review_id": "JToKLwS9l3gOGFvtRjNlTA", "text": "Two years pass by......and I'm happy to report the boys are rockin it hard core at Bike Barn. I walked in the other day and two ( two!!) greeted me.  When I looked confused one asked if he could help me. Mary was still bustling around doing her magic but the Guys added a sense of ease.....and it was nice. So yep Bike Barn... . Love me some Bike Barn.", "business_id": "pU2yeKn-NNJnbMLuFfAXBQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "dRWhriMqMw5NlVzbus0jgg", "review_id": "uNLvAqaOgB0ooKRvCpQsbg", "text": "I stopped in there on Sunday because like an idiot I had taken the back wheel off my bike and then couldn't put it back together again...I'd lost a few ball bearings along the way too (mechanical stuff isn't my strong suit).  It was embarrassing to me that a simple project had gotten so complicated due to my own ineptitude.\n\nAnyway, they were really nice about it.  They didn't howl at my expense, although I certainly deserved it.  The mechanic came out, grabbed my bike out of the back of the car, and fixed it on the spot (and it was way more complicated than even he thought it would be, I had screwed it up so badly).  To top things off, even though it took him a good half hour, he was reluctant to charge me.  I insisted and we finally settled on $10.\n\nIt was a perfect customer experience for me, and I really don't understand any of the negative comments about service, attitude, prices, etc. I'll definitely be back.", "business_id": "pU2yeKn-NNJnbMLuFfAXBQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cxeeZxVgF-PicI_-v5CXgg", "review_id": "-s8PE38hfWLWt6_sAFcbXQ", "text": "I work close by at the Stand & was having an issue with my bike tire, so my boss recommended I take it to The Bike Barn. I was hesitant at first, thinking it was going to be expensive, but we went anyway. All the guys there were extremely friendly. Rich was raggin on my bike a little bit, lol, half joking half not, because it really wasn't the best of bikes around!! Anyway so today, I was working and he comes in and asks me to come outside whenever I get a minute. At first I'm like oh no Am i in trouble?! Haha. I thought maybe i messed up his food order or something! Anyway we go outside, and he tells me about how he didn't like my bike and that i should be riding a better one and stuff... which I SHOULD. The Bike is my means of transportation to and from work every day! so he points to a NICE new beautiful bike and tells me that It's mine!!!! I have NEVER EVER EVER had such an act of kindness come from anyone like that!! I seriously felt like he had just given me a new car. Rich I just want to say THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH from the BOTTOM OF MY HEART!!! Nobody has ever done anything like that for me before. Also, it couldn't have come at a better time because after bringing my first bike in, I got a flat tire!! I fixed that, then it happened again!! So i had been walking in the hot Arizona sun every day to work. Also, I cut the tip of my finger off at work a couple days ago. I just wasn't having a good week at all, and this totally touched my heart!!! I also shared this on Facebook and everyone loved it. I know that you certainly did not give me the Bike to get any recognition, but i just want to let you know that people think you are wonderful! Also, I had no idea how much my first bike REALLY DID SUCK until I rode this one! WOW!!! what a smooth, perfect ride!! I am so grateful for you, Rich!! Best customer service ever!! You have helped me out tremendously! And the rest of the guys at Bike Barn are super nice too!! Thanks so much guys!! I would recommend this place to anyone! Not just because you gave me the AWESOME bike, but for the awesome helpful customer service I received while in there!", "business_id": "pU2yeKn-NNJnbMLuFfAXBQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9YzMT2qm-p0sb0hQ_zQ8HQ", "review_id": "daufaZ2u0A4EU17-k_s_QA", "text": "After buying a vintage bike to restore for my girlfriend and on a recommendation from a co-worker, I decided to give Bike Barn a shot. Rich, one of the mechanics helped me get some bearings for the headset because one of them was completely rotted! Luckily one of the original ones was still in great condition. I told him I'd like to replace both since I'm re-doing the bike. He said he didn't have those exact ones but had some that will work perfectly. He went to the back & picked out new bearings... Got home and nowhere near close to fitting! Asked him some more questions about other pieces I'd need. He seemed completely annoyed at the questions I'd ask & just working there in general. Seems like he just wants to get through the day just to get to the cold brewskis in the fridge at home. The guy with the buzzed head & lady that work at Bike Barn are super nice. Unfortunately, by my first interaction here I will not be going to Bike Barn any longer I'll take my money over to Landis Cyclery.", "business_id": "pU2yeKn-NNJnbMLuFfAXBQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3BGitdqA-Rd-YXO-Q6gJCQ", "review_id": "ipMEJT_MgXuDYk8r-f71ZA", "text": "I wrote a negative review about the Bike Barn back in 2011 and would check it  on occasion.   I  received a comment from someone who was doing damage control 16 months later.  It further enforced my belief that this place is in disarray.  Then last week I took a bike in for repair expecting the same arrogant treatment and was shocked.  The mechanics were super friendly and suggested ways to make things work without spending more money.  It was a completely different vibe and I think they are actually turning things around in a positive way. I haven't picked up the bike so I don't know what the bill will be but I am hopeful they will be fair.  Keep up the cheer Bike Barn and the parking spaces in front of the store will be full again.", "business_id": "pU2yeKn-NNJnbMLuFfAXBQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z5_oZaSu49KcGmQ04ksoUA", "review_id": "CucHNI7ED0F-XcLT781gSw", "text": "Great service, great selection! My husband and I both got bikes here, we could've got them somewhere else, but the people here were so nice, that we came back and had them order the bikes for us. Plus they gave us a discount since we bought two bikes. They built my bike in just a couple hours for me, and I LOVE IT! So glad we found this place on yelp!", "business_id": "pU2yeKn-NNJnbMLuFfAXBQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "gzJpPaHN-NXBkAZcZri3hw", "review_id": "O34fMcj4RVa520Z5BIayiA", "text": "I almost bought nothing. \n\nSeriously. Air. \nAir is free here!\n(No quarters required.) \n\nBut!\nSo is service. \n\nService with a smile (and laughter) made my visit very enjoyable. I had been dropped off to have my little old knee scooter filled up with air. Even though I purchased it elsewhere, the staff was more than happy to help me pump my little guy up.\n\nLike I said, with a smile!\n\nI was having such a good time I explored the store. And of course I had to pick up some fancy pants bike bells. Yes, I bought TWO. With glitter thankyouverymuch. (I'm renting an indoor knee scooter. Then the interwebs showed me the way and I purchased an off road version. Woot!)\n\nI've passed by this place a ton of times while living here. Can't wait to come back when I have both of my feet in action! \n\nLove the staff! Good peeps!", "business_id": "pU2yeKn-NNJnbMLuFfAXBQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s5ArNdX85RjQOtqShedkWA", "review_id": "H4cudSYI_5VvQCgVbhVzyg", "text": "What a great first experience!  Walked in needing a tube replaced, 10 minutes and $15 bucks later I was out the door.  Needless to say they are fast...plus friendly & the prices are reasonable.  I will be back!", "business_id": "pU2yeKn-NNJnbMLuFfAXBQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "gzJpPaHN-NXBkAZcZri3hw", "review_id": "jv_q7WRL-FSA4QTYLXxHHw", "text": "I adore the employees that work here. They are incredibly helpful and chipper. I was sold on their incredible customer service when they pumped air into a knee scooter for me. (No charge! Happened right away!) \n\nRecently I dropped off a bike to be assembled and serviced. Actually, that's not true. Hamilton, my bud, carried the ginormous box from my car into the store. (Hey, I held the door open!) I explained that Bee (my yellow bike) had been accumulating dust back east for years and had a flat tire. I was pleased to hear how fairly priced the work c/would be. (They would examine my bike and ring me with a final course of action before starting the work.)\n\nAdditionally, with no judgement over my lack of exercise, Hamilton explained how the green goop sealant works. (My technical term. I heard \"mwah mwah mwah\" but now understand what to do if I have a flat.)\n\nMy bike was ready in a few days ... and is now sitting unused in my apartment. \n\nEr-\n\nFocusing on the important stuff, this joint is great!", "business_id": "pU2yeKn-NNJnbMLuFfAXBQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LMqKXdbwYdCqCCF64QbVkA", "review_id": "Aw3RSElHyHkm6EZOrxpN3g", "text": "I had experienced first hand why it's not a good idea to slide down a banister drunk, and cracked the crystal on my favorite watch. After finally getting around to getting it fixed, I contacted The Watch Repair Company:\n\n12/12/09: I call the shop asking about a price quote and ETA on when it would be fixed. I'm told it would be $20, and it would be finished Wednesday (12/16/09).\n\n12/23/09: Almost a week after I was told the watch would be fixed I call the shop. I am told that the watch is not finished but it would be the next day (12/24/09, a.k.a. Christmas Eve). Surprised that he would work on Christmas Eve, I am told the watch would be ready between 1-2pm. \n\n12/24/09 3:01 PM: I call the shop, and am told that he just needs to get the watch put back together but it would be ready by 4:30. Frustrated I let him know I would be there at that time.\n\nAfter The Watch Repair Company had fallen through twice, I was starting to get pretty frustrated with their complete lack of contact or clarity on when my watch would be fixed. The only guy that runs this place is almost completely impossible to understand, mumbling  in sort of a primitive way. No matter, I was especially excited to have my watch back.\n\n12/24/09 4:30 PM: I walk into the shop and let him know I am there to pick up my watch. He pulls it out of a sleeve mumbling \"I got it cleared on out, I can give you a call when the crystal comes in,\" and hands me the same exact thing I had given him two weeks ago. The crystal was still cracked. After all that, nothing had been done. I am completely speechless, grab the watch, and head for the door. He mumbles \"There's no charge on that.\"\n\nI still have no Idea what to say. What a complete waste of time. I have absolutely no idea how this place is still in business.", "business_id": "k6C5YiGHU_aT8oXSkGb0Pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "MuiyYofyIa6flBVjfnHtjw", "review_id": "zBI0cxXs-hpkI1j_8fUTlw", "text": "I had been looking for a watch repair shop for months now and was having so much difficulty that I had resorted to keeping the watch in my purse and vowed to find something when out and about. \nDriving east bound on Indian School Rd. The Watch Repair Company caught my eye in a tiny little strip mall-My prayers had been answered! I pulled quick u-turn and wrangled my car into a spot in their tiny little parking lot. \nWalking into the shop, its not much to look at-but what caught my eye is that is was CLEAN! Pristine to say the least-a nice change from most watch places that typically are cluttered with pieces as I think most watch/clock repair business's lean towards being hoarders :) \nIt turns out the shop is under new ownership as of a few months ago (so give it another try Coda B.!) and the owner himself Eddie was upfront working on a piece. \nI only needed a battery replaced, but he did so within 5 minutes and only charged me $5.00. \nWhat impressed me more than his timeliness, was the fact that he actually knows his timepieces. I was wearing a watch that he offered to clean for me and upon inspection noted that not only was it a beautifully designed piece, but that it was a custom piece by a smaller designer-surely hard to find just anywhere. He was dead-on, the watch was a honeymoon gift my husband purchased for me while in Capri, Italy. \nNot only did he clean it-but he also reset a few of the dials that I had not done so since being back in AZ. \n\nCheck the shop out for yourself and make note that he only accepts cash", "business_id": "k6C5YiGHU_aT8oXSkGb0Pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "rqZtGrnxAutM9p1Wf_XN6w", "review_id": "Ax7qwLi2MtsKdgD0CPYy7w", "text": "Went here because it was the only place I could find listed on Yelp. \nDemitialia's recent experience was on target. \n\nMy Jean d'Eve had stopped working while in storage and I took it in to get the battery changed. The proprietor glanced at my wrist and recognized my vintage Accutron and said, \"Hmm... nice. Collectors' watch...\" After opening the Jd'E, turns out the battery ihad corroded. He removed the battery and the corrosion, blew the crud out of the watch with canned air, oiled the works, replaced the battery closed it up, and set the time. $5.00.\n\nI asked about a new band. \"Lizzard or Crocodile? Maybe plain?\" He had a very nice selection of bands in various styles. I chose a crocodile. He threw in new spindles, no charge. $20.\n\nWe began talking about New York. Turns out he worked on 47th Street (the Diamond District). We traded a few stories about living in NYC. Nice guy.\n\nHe looked down and noticed that the Jean d'Eve had lost time. Took the whole thing apart again. More air. More oil. \"Bring it back if it acts up.\"\n\nTwo hours later. I'm back. He replaces the circuit board. No Charge. More air. More oil. \"Looks like the corrosion may have gotten into the works... but let's see.\" Tells me if the watch continues to loose time, he'll have to operate.  \n\nFive hours later, the watch seems to be keeping time. I'm a happy man!", "business_id": "k6C5YiGHU_aT8oXSkGb0Pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "m7vtKWpZ9wdEQ95wJxrMrg", "review_id": "8rP9uRi2W6zBZohlU188lQ", "text": "My new watch needed to have its metal-link bracelet resized and after a frustrating search (\"We'll do it only if the watch was bought here\" ... \"We don't have the right tools for that kind of bracelet\" ...), it occurred to me that I should have yelped it first! So after reading the more recent reviews for the establishment under new management (the 1st review is no longer valid - it was for the previous management; I'm waiting for yelp to take it down), I brought my watch here. Eddie was friendly, fast, and got the bracelet resized within a few minutes, for just 5 bucks. Now I know where to bring my watch for battery replacement, or if it ever needs repair in the future.", "business_id": "k6C5YiGHU_aT8oXSkGb0Pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "jccGOMPTOGS22Tp2m9PAog", "review_id": "sFKporEczP6L06juecSEUQ", "text": "After busting out every tool I could find from the toolbox and trying for 30 minutes to remove a watch link, I gave up.\n\nLuckily, the watch guy was able to remove it in under a minute for $5. He also replaces batteries for the same.\n\nHe's cash only and not open on weekends.", "business_id": "k6C5YiGHU_aT8oXSkGb0Pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3dno9Y7mtvi2tq6IfMpDeA", "review_id": "TSwYWTcsCM0Hu6AU0FIFBg", "text": "Get your old watches out of your drawer! This place is just perfect. I've had 4 watch batteries replaced and one watch polished.  \n\nYou walk in. The owner asks you what you need. You say watch battery. He says OK. Five minutes and $5 later he hands you your working watch. $5 is also the charge to get all those scratchs off of the face of your watch.\n\nBring cash. No cards accepted. \n\nDo not pay attention to the first reviewer. Same name then but different owner.", "business_id": "k6C5YiGHU_aT8oXSkGb0Pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "6osU8BrcMHDgQrE7qbzNXQ", "review_id": "ludob8fF7SEokV67e_D5FA", "text": "We had to drive quite a bit to see this watch guru, but the reviews on Yelp forced us to make the trip.  This kind man replaced 4 batteries in our watches, and didn't charge us for a repair in one of the watch bands.  But most importantly, he told us something about a Rolex watch my husband bought a LONG time ago that needs to get repaired. We had checked with another \"jeweler\" and they said our watch was fake. My husband was totally pissed.  This watch guru, as we now affectionately call him told my husband, no way sir, this watch is 100% real, told my husband what was wrong with it and offered to buy it from him for huge money.  he turned it down, its going to our son one day, but we were so relieved that what we thought was true, it is real and he didn't get ripped off.  Luckily he never though of getting rid of it before!  We are going back next week, I have 2 more watches I'd like him to take a look at!  and p.s ...yup all cash, no plastic.", "business_id": "k6C5YiGHU_aT8oXSkGb0Pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0q1cRMrvUnjLfleIndWegg", "review_id": "cQ5sg-T5EDXUkr5vJtyh6g", "text": "I ordered a really awesome Nixon watch on ebay and was really excited to get it. When I opened it and went to put it on, the band fell apart. I fooled with it for a good hour trying to put it back together and finally gave in to finding someone to repair it. I had no idea where to go, so of course found this place on Yelp! The guy is super friendly and has very reasonable prices. He had my watch fixed in about 45 second, sure beats my hour struggle!", "business_id": "k6C5YiGHU_aT8oXSkGb0Pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iJkYQb314y6bkuVUK-49pA", "review_id": "m9JMoqmNCHY86vdxQmFRhA", "text": "My experience was exactly what I needed.\nCash only, while I waited, professional watch battery replacement.:5$\nReplacement band - installed: 10$", "business_id": "k6C5YiGHU_aT8oXSkGb0Pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1D47uOxQo4zfF1lnLu4OSQ", "review_id": "zI7uDkM2g3hQyo1WdEbSGQ", "text": "Exactly what I needed to get my watches back online. Service was while I waited and prices were more than fair", "business_id": "k6C5YiGHU_aT8oXSkGb0Pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h7hE7x5lhbx8n4DADfHlhg", "review_id": "YoP3u8CJzxFt4p55pngX9Q", "text": "Date of visit: 2/3/2102. This was my first visit. Went to have Eddie replace the crystal on a vintage (circa 1972) Seiko automatic (self winding) chronograph. This is a one man shop so be prepared to wait. Eddie was courteous and efficient. He did the job in about 20 minutes. Charged me $20 ... a fair price. I couldn't have done this myself. Eddie also recommended companies who I could contact for face replacement on a vintage Zodiac Hermetic (Circa 1965.) All in all a good visit. Remember - CASH ONLY!", "business_id": "k6C5YiGHU_aT8oXSkGb0Pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "i0A-c2yoHySmFhRV2sDR1g", "review_id": "ucbLjQvhHS3k5H3aYSGqCQ", "text": "Took a bunch of watches here today to get repaired and new batteries. The owner gave me excellent service for a great price. I left very happy and will be back again!", "business_id": "k6C5YiGHU_aT8oXSkGb0Pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "08hEXmqdzVeNXbnYpKqrEw", "review_id": "BPwHRZnUGuwQo73Q7Kb59w", "text": "Pretty much what everyone else here said (which is why I went).. Fast, affordable, thorough, friendly.. what more can you ask for? Definitely will recommend for anyone looking for watch repair or just a simple battery change.", "business_id": "k6C5YiGHU_aT8oXSkGb0Pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "die-1gtgzw5KcyUjKo-VSg", "review_id": "2KnpPoYME0MqlzMz41gzvg", "text": "Fast, affordable.  Eddie is a really good and honest guy;  he will tell you as it is, and I appreciate that.\nBe sure to bring exact change in cash, and in small bills.\nThere was a long line of dudes selling jewelry to him.  I wonder where he sells those, because it doesn't look quite like what is being sold at the watch store, so he may have a nice store where girls like me can buy our shiny toys.  \nTell us where, Eddie!", "business_id": "k6C5YiGHU_aT8oXSkGb0Pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "TeadCRl7dptX1poe6ikrNQ", "review_id": "iT7gKaznuRDcrIgZTXWD7Q", "text": "The best. Hands down. Cash ONLY.\n\nPros:\n\n-Owner is very experienced, knows his stuff. He fixed the clasp on one watch in under 5 mins and cleaned it for me. Replaced the battery in another and polished it for me too :-)\n-VERY reasonable prices.\n-Honest. I haven't found anyone like him in CA, and I'm super picky.\n\nCons:\n\n-None. \n\nVerdict:\n\nHe is the only person I will have service my timepieces from now on. He is extremely knowledgable.", "business_id": "k6C5YiGHU_aT8oXSkGb0Pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lcu7u9kSWMeSNq6j135BfQ", "review_id": "3pnIr7OhFmc01xRyz3KsWw", "text": "This is the greatest watch repair shop I have ever been to in my entire life. Have had the same Rolex watch since high school. The watch and I have been to repair shops in Houston, Dallas, and Atlanta. When I arrived at the shop, it was closed. They weren't open that day. However, the owner was there and so he agreed to look at my watches. Already, a great customer service experience. He fixed a digital watch, had me set it, and before I could even finish he was done with the clasp on my Rolex. There was no charge on the Rolex. Really? It's my favorite watch; I would have paid anything. This guy is fast, honest, and affordable.", "business_id": "k6C5YiGHU_aT8oXSkGb0Pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qeljTFFJaZE-HJ6RKx0iFg", "review_id": "HLLWjPLaACFzNq1Y2XQZtw", "text": "I tried. \n\nI really did. I really wanted this to be \"my watch guy\" for repair and servicing.\n\nAfter reading all of the amazing reviews about 'The Watch Repair Company' I decided to bring in a few of my old watches with the hope of giving them new life. I brought in older Seiko chronograph that needed a battery, cleaning, and some scratches buffed out. I also brought my Skagen World GMT watch that needed a crown replacement, battery, and cleaning along with my Vostok-Europe Anchar that needed the rotating bezel pin replaced or fixed (to keep the bezel from falling off).\n\nI was certain this was going to be the beginning of a wonderful business relationship. After all, the owner is Russian, one of my watches is Russian, and I even spent some time in Russia, so I knew a little about Russian watches and culture. Gosh this would be great I thought. \n\nBoy was I wrong. \n\nStrike One: \nAfter dropping off the Seiko and Skagen for what I thought would be a pretty quick fix and clean up (the owner tells me this), I get a call a week later stating that the Seiko is ready but he would need more time to fix the crown on the Skagen. \n\n\"Ok, sure. Let me know when it is ready.\" \n\nNo worries right? I'm not in THAT desperate of a rush to get the watches back. I can wait. About five days after that, he calls me to inform me that the Skagen is ready with the Seiko for pickup. \n\n\"Bring cash, I don't take Visa.\"\n\nSure. No problem. His business, his rules. I get it. Well, I pick up the Seiko and Skagen to see that yes, they are fixed, but he did not clean or polish them AT ALL and they were both really dirty still. \n\n\"Maybe he just got busy and forgot?\" \n\nAnyway, while I'm waiting to pick them up there were also several other people (shady looking folks selling gold, and selling it FAST) making deals with him so I felt like mentioning it my \"cleaning problem\" would not have not warranted a good response at that moment. So I figured I would mention it another time, or just clean them myself as I am more than capable. No biggie. \n\nStrike two: \nA few days later I I decide to give him another go as he mentioned to me that he was an expert in Russian watches. So in good faith (once again) I bring him my Vostok-Europe Anchar, and ask him to fix the bezel. he gives me a \"range\" for a price and so I drop it off. He wasn't sure if he had the parts and said he may have to send it \"to a friend\" to get it fixed. \n\n\"Ok. Just let me know when it's ready\". \n\nA couple days later he calls me to tell me that maybe I need to call the distributer (only a couple in the U.S) and have the parts paid for, and shipped out here so he can fix it. So to recap, a Russian watch \"expert\" who is now asking me to do the leg work and get the parts needed to repair the watch. Hmmm. At this point I decide not to invest any more time into this, as I can now see where this whole thing is going. I decline politely opting to send the watch to RI for repair instead.  \n\nStrike three: \nA few days after the Vostok fiasco I somehow rationalize with myself that the reason he couldn't fix it was because of the rarity of the watch itself and that i should just stick to \"easier\" repairs for him. \n\n\"Man, I'm trying so hard to give this guy my business it is unreal\" -This what I was thinking at this point. \n\nI give him a call and ask about crystal replacement for my Skagen. Why not? Surely he's got this under control right? \n\n\"Yes, bring it in. I replace with same crystal, $30.00 cash\". \n\n\"Great. See you Thursday\"! \n\nNot so great when I visit him though. He takes one look at it and tells me he cannot fix it because the crystal is \"too big\". Mind you, he had an extensive amount of time with this watch (I presume) because he had it for close to two weeks when he repaired it the first time. Ugh. \n\nHere is the deal. I am patience to my own detriment sometimes, I am aware of this. Therefore sometimes I get treated a little poorer by businesses that think I won't do or say anything. I get it. But I really wanted this to by \"my watch guy\" and I was trying so hard to give him my business even after he fell through twice on his end. What else could I do? \n\nHere is my actual evaluation of his operation:\n\nGot a quartz watch in need of battery? \nSee this guy. \n\nGot ANYTHING of value that you want back in a specific time frame? \nGo to an AD. \n\nGot a watch over $100 with repairs needed? \nGo to another shop or send it off to an AD or highly recommended place. \n\nGot gold for sell? \nSee this guy for quick cash (it seemed like a popular choice when I was there). \n\nSorry, I tried. Guess I'll have to take my business elsewhere. \n\nOne other quick note. The whole \"desperate people selling gold and ONLY dealing in cash\" made me think that this guy's operation of watch repair may be a front for his other dealings. Not saying I care, just saying it came across like that to me as I was waiting for my watches.", "business_id": "k6C5YiGHU_aT8oXSkGb0Pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "STTagOK-MB3KzUcpg6t1zA", "review_id": "9umf9D2JntZzUgsgR0EySw", "text": "I'd stopped in and purchased a couple of watch bands, and happened to be meeting my wife next door today, so I stopped in for a band adjustment on a new watch that she'd given me.\n\nI arrived a few minutes after 5:30 (when he closes), but despite this, he reopened the shop, and adjusted the band for me.\n\nBest part?  Since I'd stopped in before, Eddie wouldn't even accept payment for this.", "business_id": "k6C5YiGHU_aT8oXSkGb0Pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R8ggYxp9xMj3xkCAMvMjxw", "review_id": "dlZmruzOsF0k7udLblDg8g", "text": "I've lived in the area for 9 years and have paid $100's of dollars numerous times for batteries, gold chain repair, crystal on watches, ring re-sizing,etc. I've been a Fast Fix customer for the duration- not because they are reasonable, -NOT. Never again.  I've been to see Eddie ( professional and very likable) 3 times in the last month, total of:\n        6 batteries ($5 each) Fast Fix, your choice $21 or $29!, ~installed less than 3 min each~\n        New crystal on a Bulova Men's watch & Mickey Mouse Watch ($25 each crystal- band repair - no charge) Fast Fix quote for crystal and repair band $125. \n         Gold ring re-sized 7 to 8.5 and gold chain repair- $50 - Fast Fix $150. It was returned in brand new excellent condition shinny polished condition!  \n      I've also taken in a very old antique pocket watch, in which he said, due to the old mechanics of it, and setting device- I couldn't be repaired.  Upfront and honest.\n     When he keeps the jewelry to repair, his $ estimate and time promised is accurate.\n     Cash only.  Eddie is a busy man, and his clients seem to all value and trust his work ethics.  \n     You won a life customer, Eddie, well at least you and I both live in the area!  Thank you for restoring my trust in jewelry repair/dealers!", "business_id": "k6C5YiGHU_aT8oXSkGb0Pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "s_midvGEPCaXj2ipeKNgdw", "review_id": "R857Le_FjH20nwCyyIoszQ", "text": "Came in to get my a Fossil watch repaired that belonged to my uncle.  The store owner/watchmaker was very friendly and let me in even though it was 5 minutes to closing time. He took one look at my watch, saw that it was ill-fitting, and proceeded to work his magic. We made pleasant conversation for about fifteen minutes as he adjusted, shined, and set my watch to the proper time. And the best part - he only charged me $5! I offered him $10 for being so thorough and for staying open last his posted hours but he wouldn't accept it. Don't let the pawn shop style sketchness fool you - this is one hole-in-the-wall worth visiting.", "business_id": "k6C5YiGHU_aT8oXSkGb0Pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CCn1KkNFz0ONKRN8Im8A3g", "review_id": "BJ_GQNRid8OPhIQ_CHLEGA", "text": "Service was excellent. Very friendly, great price, and fast. The watch repair man educated me on my watch and how I should care for it in the future. I am glad that I travelled the extra distance to this store. Overall EXCELLENT transaction!", "business_id": "k6C5YiGHU_aT8oXSkGb0Pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YuxwuOg4w8ZfnxxmB-gkkw", "review_id": "T2qLfxRFJljOZIrZv2CTEA", "text": "Eddie, the owner is a great guy. He is fast, affordable and one of the best at what he does! I truly recommend him for jewelry and watch repair. He is also funny, friendly, and personable.", "business_id": "k6C5YiGHU_aT8oXSkGb0Pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_6seymnSl8rS-pw801ENAg", "review_id": "5R4GMnCw1dWNanyOyPEaYA", "text": "Ok, so I only went in with very minor fixes (link removal and battery).  I turned to yelp for reviews, and this place is literally 5 minutes away from me.  The guy is nice enough, and it wasn't busy.  Inexpensive, just as others had posted-$5 battery (great price) and $5 for link removal (meh..)\n\nBefore you go: have cash.  He takes cash only!", "business_id": "k6C5YiGHU_aT8oXSkGb0Pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kR19tIpfp_OhwbTu6R8uWw", "review_id": "2HgMYss7-rJkAHwZKVqIbQ", "text": "Excellent service and reasonable prices.  The staff is very friendly and personable.  I love finding smaller stores that do it right!  They could teach bigger stores a thing or two.  I would highly recommend this business!", "business_id": "k6C5YiGHU_aT8oXSkGb0Pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fnIrEZUlnNF6UOPvfieTCQ", "review_id": "zmoOw_b4l6voMFHmbj6NFA", "text": "Eddie replaces batteries within 5 min, for $5. Can you beat that? He does an efficient, reliable job, and gave me good tips about my watch. This place is the perfect \"local\" watch repair location I was hoping for!", "business_id": "k6C5YiGHU_aT8oXSkGb0Pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eOsWmRTMQ-wQxFG8exD6ag", "review_id": "3ytXCIYg6EN11k1dPBjFoA", "text": "Eddie is great!!! He resized two of my watches as I waited, only $10 and ever took the time to polish and shine them up. Took less than 20 minutes. Remember, it's cash only. Great service!", "business_id": "k6C5YiGHU_aT8oXSkGb0Pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gXoY6WNbYk_sMGE78nC13Q", "review_id": "MRpBppiHbF7xZwo98Gv9bQ", "text": "I was tempted to ship my skagen watch out for band repair. But I'm so glad I found this local shop instead! He graciously and quickly repaired my band so it was comfortable to wear again. I haven't worn it in 2 months and it was driving me crazy. I haven't found a jewelry & watch repair shop since moving here. But this is now my go-to shop! I will be back for sure. Also, my kids enjoyed the fish tank while he made the quick repair. Thanks!!", "business_id": "k6C5YiGHU_aT8oXSkGb0Pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "zxuq7MORAKtQL6b6LCxojg", "review_id": "JF1Goc4PreDqfJd2g8irQA", "text": "*Cash Only*\n\n$5 for link removal! I was in and out of this place in literally 2 minutes! Trust me, I timed it on my new chronograph watch I was getting sized.\n\nI Yelped watch repair places in my local area, and found some options closer to me. However, this place has 4.5 stars, and it held true to its rating. \n\nI will be bringing all of my future online watch purchases to this place to be sized.", "business_id": "k6C5YiGHU_aT8oXSkGb0Pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YmoQyeCbCqdfoMuuzHyq_Q", "review_id": "eHXKoPfiL4u0L2Lu-PiKMA", "text": "Replaced my watch battery and fixed the inside of another watch for $5 a piece. Super cheap considering the ones in the mall quoted me like $25+ to replace one battery. I was so impressed at how quick & nice the gentlemen was who works there.  He even added a diamond stud that had fallen out for free, so sweet.", "business_id": "k6C5YiGHU_aT8oXSkGb0Pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DszExR4Gb7ugZDQTbrn16g", "review_id": "Kra4IRT2z6WgXJ0mZVr2Zg", "text": "Needed links removed from new watch. Did it in under 2 minutes for only $5. Outstanding.", "business_id": "k6C5YiGHU_aT8oXSkGb0Pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q3uuUMTolrtarxc0DBftlw", "review_id": "XlO1Yft7-SMO16Octdg8UQ", "text": "$5, 5 minutes to replace my watch battery. It's cash only, FYI to you credit slaves. Will be taking the rest of my non functioning watches here.\n'Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time'", "business_id": "k6C5YiGHU_aT8oXSkGb0Pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q_1h_5MqVghgZYQ-Sgutxw", "review_id": "TS-w4WY96rMrNdGI4qj2XQ", "text": "AMAZING! He fixed 5 watches in 5 minutes! Owner was so sweet! Best watch repair guy a girl with tons of betsey Johnson and juicy couture watches could hope for!!!!!!", "business_id": "k6C5YiGHU_aT8oXSkGb0Pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NsbbnUfGyFsTFev0KINeeg", "review_id": "Xkei2erVfrjJcHNb_lRnrg", "text": "My old old watch needed a battery replacement and fixing the broken pin that attaches the watch band and body. I walk-in on 4-23-2014, Nurel greeted me and I explained my issue. He took care of the fixing in less than 5 mins and charged me a menial $10 for the work. (Note: Silly me, by mistake I gave him $20 but he pointed out my mistake. Honest man.). Way to go Nurel.", "business_id": "k6C5YiGHU_aT8oXSkGb0Pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LGS4zPEmWYoiOck09kG-Kg", "review_id": "i_h_ngF_WwDpqxddWOirfg", "text": "Here in Az for a wedding and my\nDress watch needed a new battery. Found this place on yelp and all reviews were 100% accurate. The owner was fast and\nVery very nice. I would recommend this place to anyone. He even sells nice affordable watches.", "business_id": "k6C5YiGHU_aT8oXSkGb0Pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SmzezWelHXBDuVP8Cc20IA", "review_id": "vvUTn9Tza6eI2W-oD1HqkA", "text": "Well, Yelp certainly didn't disappoint this go around. \n\nI was hoping a flight Monday morning into Phoenix and noticed on the way to the airport the watch I'd strapped on had a dead battery. Being that it was a fairly nice Tissot, I was a little concerned about taking it to a mall jewelry or watch place. After seeing the reviews here, I decided to give Eddie a try. \n\nI was literally in and out in 5 minutes. Walked in and he wasn't busy, showed him the watch and he got to work. 3 min later he was all done and handed it back to me. I gave him the $5 CASH and thanked him for his services. \n\nDef an unassuming storefront and a place I likely would've never wandered into, but the guy knows his stuff. For the record, I checked the back of my casing and there isn't even a single scratch or any way to tell he'd popped open the back and had done it so quickly.", "business_id": "k6C5YiGHU_aT8oXSkGb0Pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y_BNTPZIM_VOXnmpJUM5tQ", "review_id": "fupJjctCktRs9er30s_GyQ", "text": "Replaced battery in my Tag watch for $5.  Done in a couple of minutes. Had battery replaced a couple years ago at the mall for $65.  Nice guy too.", "business_id": "k6C5YiGHU_aT8oXSkGb0Pg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "koCnQtL67F01I-P9DbUemA", "review_id": "tFeIKy5eOy29rm3PsdfNAw", "text": "This business exudes \"Customer Service.\"\n\nMurphy's Law being what it is, I broke my glasses the week before I had to fly out of the country for my wedding. After poor experiences trying to remedy the situation at Optical Shop of Aspen and LensCrafters, I went to Ray Eyewear at my fianc\u00e9e's suggestion. Ray, the business's namesake, and his wife walked me off the ledge I was on, helped me select a new frame, and rush ordered some lenses so that I would have the new glasses before I left for the wedding.\n\nTHEN, because the lenses in the pair I had broken were intact (I had broken the frame), Ray mounted them in a \"loaner\" frame so that I would have functional glasses while I waited for my new pair!\nRay's selection of frames is great, the store is very cool, and you can't beat their customer service. I'm now a loyal customer.", "business_id": "oE6iNXWpo9XxAWm-CGvcww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l5ZU8IoZ2NOBbXA1tePRYw", "review_id": "FMdtIugquvlJNqaFZlO1bg", "text": "Ray and Diana are the best eyewear people on the planet.\n\nThis is a local business that gives back to the community. In addition to selling really cool glasses the store is so much fun. \n\nDiana also sells candles that are manufactured locally by the Candle Factory.\n\nRay Eyewear is unique, unlike any other eyeglass store you've ever been to. They offer encouragement and sound advice, which makes them confident you'll find the frame that catches your eye.....perfectly!\n\nVoted the Phoenix New Times \"Best of Phoenix \" and \"AZ's Best\" by the Arizona Republic", "business_id": "oE6iNXWpo9XxAWm-CGvcww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "S3NJFqclTQ3n7111hsXH5g", "review_id": "zQU2XrwqpWxaIJ65Ysfi6Q", "text": "Diana and Ray were so super friendly on both of my visits to this great shop. It looks like a cool art gallery inside with candles and gifts for sale along with the unique glasses. On my first stop, Diana found the exact pair of frames I was looking for in seconds and agreed that they were the way to go. Today, when I took in my prescription, Ray took the time to explain all the available options and worked out the perfect plan to have them back to me within the week. I've seen Ray pedaling his bike through the neightborhood, and he made sure to stop and say hello, which made me even happier to support this local business!", "business_id": "oE6iNXWpo9XxAWm-CGvcww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qGj-sCmGbvSBMzpEjWlpCA", "review_id": "xPFH1XD2btSiZbutO_8IwQ", "text": "This place rocks!  Diana and Ray know glasses and they carry brands that stand behind their products, engage in decent practices, and are cool, cutting edge styles.  If you're looking for \"edgy\" frames, talk to Ray; Diana is more practical and understands tat not everyone will want to be totally radical.  Seeing them together, it is clear why they're such a good team and why this business works.\n\nThis is neither the cheapest place to get frames and lenses, nor the one with the most expansive selections; it is, however,  the BEST place to get them, good advice, guidance, and  a history lesson or two along the way.  These people are steady, fair, committed, and do such a nice job--and it is a locally-owned business to boot.", "business_id": "oE6iNXWpo9XxAWm-CGvcww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5SfiUP1BkvpESGQUgifEJw", "review_id": "Z6ErR2K2d1dFS2nqr4vr6w", "text": "Stopped by here recently with my mom to look for glasses for her. The salesman then proceeded to tell my mom her current glasses were \"out of style\" and kept forcing her to try on pairs of glasses that were totally not even close to what she wanted. He was somewhat helpful, certainly brutally honest, but a little too clingy and swearing while trying to help us was not a plus. They have a interesting and trendy selection, but we had a hard time actually shopping through the salesman's many unhelpful comments. Needless to say we will not be back if we have a choice.", "business_id": "oE6iNXWpo9XxAWm-CGvcww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0epRkRsr5JzeYF7PwHebyA", "review_id": "lU2N_t94tXciuMh3vyVa8A", "text": "Ray's has the perfect balance of great product and outstanding customer service.  I purchased glasses from Ray's and subsequently had an eye surgery.  My prescription changed but I was outside the timeframe to get a free replacement.  Diana and Ray went to bat for me with the lab, and I was able to get a free replacement.  This type of service is only found in small independent shops where customer care is the number one priority.\nJohn Bergmann", "business_id": "oE6iNXWpo9XxAWm-CGvcww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EEsYi_yEGWADkWJxkkWcYg", "review_id": "b4YStRLfk8t9Xhba-TCbHQ", "text": "The food here is consistently good with few exceptions.\n\nThey have a knack for hiring people that don't have a basic understanding of taking a basic pizza order, but at least the kitchen delivers.  This could be circumvented by placing an order online, if only this location still accepted delivery orders online (carry out only).\n\nThis is location has indoor tables to eat at if you want someone else to clean up the mess - just order at the counter and they'll bring the pizza to your table when it's ready.", "business_id": "jHte0SjUldZeDDZ5py0ZhA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ofxlhi_HKp7myFDpwg9aIA", "review_id": "8zqUB0FuCtZ6KtH7DYXoFw", "text": "SO this is another request for a half star system on yelp or negative star on yelp for places like this.\n\nOK...so I ordered pizza 11:28p.m.\nTold me it would be there in 35 minutes that equals 12:03a.m.\n\nActual delivery 12:38a.m.\n\nAN HOUR AND TEN MINUTES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\n\nI got bone out Barbecue Wings and Apple Pies! I know not the healthiest food in the world but fuck I was hungry and there commercial came on. The unfortunate part about those two items is that they were both cold.\n\nI know for a fact that if your pizza and order from Pizza Hut shows up 5 minutes after it promised time it is free. I asked for my free stuff from the manager on duty (GERALDO) aka deuschbag! He was like that is not a policy but I know it is in any event pizza hut is the most expensive pizza delivery place so I payed like $24.00 for cold food.\n\nDid you know that the drivers only get .97 cents out of that $2.50 delivery fee...sucks for them I usually tip fat...this guy got my change!!!\n\nThis sucked I am going to see if I can get another place to deliver to me.!!", "business_id": "jHte0SjUldZeDDZ5py0ZhA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ofxlhi_HKp7myFDpwg9aIA", "review_id": "KiCj_az45KYyMUvTPw7pGw", "text": "Round 2. \nSo the Tuscani pasta and the boneless wings called me up and were like what's up bitch you know you want us...so hence I got the pasta and some bone out wings. Lets just say my order was there in about 20 minutes...uber fast. and it was perfect. Nuff said.", "business_id": "jHte0SjUldZeDDZ5py0ZhA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uHS5YCEwRvfeMKymhznNFg", "review_id": "KZgPMBEFhUmJQHqx8QbRVw", "text": "No Lie I Have Been To Every Pizza Hut In Phoenix And Surrounding Cities And All In San Diego I've Never Had An Issue With The Food! I Love Pizza Grew Up Eating It And Will Never Stop Eating It. I Love The They Have The Multi-Grain Crust; The Big Bites, Small Price Menu; And OMG The Edge I Remember Back In The Day When They Had It By My Favorite Pizza! Everyone Need To Try The Edge If You Haven't Yet I Promise It Will Become Your Favorite Pizza; Eat-it So It Won't Go Away Again!  And We All Know Pizza Is Good For Every Meal. And I Agree With Perry The Pastas Are Awesome I've Had All Of Them!", "business_id": "jHte0SjUldZeDDZ5py0ZhA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lcu7u9kSWMeSNq6j135BfQ", "review_id": "xsK9d2ZDKP-6JV2518o2bQ", "text": "Pros: Consistent flavor. I enjoy the pizzone. \n\nCons: Slow service. For pick up orders, always a few minutes late. Sometimes I indicate pick up and the order gets delivered to my home.", "business_id": "jHte0SjUldZeDDZ5py0ZhA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4synkeecnMk3QDW46R3Psg", "review_id": "NStjkq6GvnzWeDTNHBC52Q", "text": "I love Pizza Hut, I also love going and sitting down for a meal. But I was shocked that this location did not  provide this experience as all of the other Pizza huts I go to. Also this location did not serve fountain drinks I had to purchase a 2 liter bottle. I did not order and walked out.  What a wasted time.", "business_id": "jHte0SjUldZeDDZ5py0ZhA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lcu7u9kSWMeSNq6j135BfQ", "review_id": "lASPgpTAbrr9r0Yy60xaOg", "text": "Pros: Consistent quality. I like the pepperoni pizzone and my sister likes the Hershey chocolate sticks. \n\nCons: Why would I bother to place my order online hours in advance, if its not going to be ready when I arrive? They didn't even start making it till I got here. Additionally, they got my order wrong! Scary neighborhood and parking lot full. I had to park in the shopping complex next to this one.", "business_id": "jHte0SjUldZeDDZ5py0ZhA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kSvLMQ3qDL_Qqf_GmHEyNw", "review_id": "WJHa666mHOWI0Cik_u7oag", "text": "We were on hold for OVER 10 minutes and then hung up on us. By the time we got to the place, they hung up on us!! Went in and they said a 50 minute wait AND said that there would be a $1 PER TOPPING charge which is NOT what it said on the online special!! This place is a rip off!!", "business_id": "jHte0SjUldZeDDZ5py0ZhA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gu0klsF8p157mTZsnkxskw", "review_id": "-9lUWJFBj6IcjUU6CRJS4A", "text": "Takes a lot longer than Papa Johns, but it is cheaper. To the company: I don't recommend having a countdown if you aren't delivering within that time frame. It's a psychological tip for free, unlike your delivery. Ordered at 2:53pm on a Tuesday. Delivered at 3:51. Had to microwave both mozzarella sticks and pizza since they were apparently sitting around. Delivery driver was polite and friendly.", "business_id": "jHte0SjUldZeDDZ5py0ZhA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "24eJzxw6niP7zUkVA6nxqg", "review_id": "0jGnkqwkAEYtHlPjlYA20g", "text": "Disappointed AGAIN! 3rd time in a row they have been 10 mins late and pizza has been warm. Not like the warm out of the oven but warm like sitting in a car. I used to order frequently but that will stop after these last visits.  Amazing that it takes an hour to deliver and I live 5 mins away.", "business_id": "jHte0SjUldZeDDZ5py0ZhA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nFIdZC1Zc0gm3arInCxH-g", "review_id": "zOJeS0ItYbiE-c77O3K6jA", "text": "Took forever. Paper plates. No red pepper. Hair in my food. Phone rang off the hook. Dirty lobby and dinning room. Hmmmm, that seems like a fair assessment of what we had.", "business_id": "jHte0SjUldZeDDZ5py0ZhA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-Dof9NwAoQwRM-GVPZk5zw", "review_id": "2qFoD4O-Cifr-usgt0BAag", "text": "I went here today for a basic oil change.  Service was good and I had no problems.  They did all of the initial \"checks\" and whatnot and then they brought me out to go over the results.  My only issue here is that when they were recommending something, they just assumed you wanted to have it done and didn't ask.  I need a new air filter - they even brought it over to show me.  He just added it to my virtual \"cart\" on their system.  I had to tell him that I didn't want to have it done right now.  He gave me the look like, \"What are you thinking?  This needs to be done.\"  No thanks, I'll do it myself.\n\nThe oil change was $34.95 and I had a $5 off coupon.  I was there on a Thursday and there was no $10 off deal so maybe that's a discount of the past...\n\nOverall, good times.  Minus one star for the attempted forced air filter and a waiting area that smells of urine.  Gross.", "business_id": "Kau5iJl6VR-TJ20YGrL7MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 8, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "7GC9fVWKa4a1ZmBGLH6Uww", "review_id": "tB1RGzfF-wpGSA_6pXH88A", "text": "I needed an oil change reeeeaaaally badly (i know, but i have a honda and those things can run on gas fumes for 30 miles and oil resin for months) and had had an OK experience at the danny's family on HIghland (free wash with a oil change, who doesn't love that?)\n\nBut. I checked the Danny's site and saw no promotion of the wash and didn't want to drive out of my way for nothing. i checked yelp and this Jiffy Lube had the best rating i could expect for an oil change place and was up the road from work. Downloaded the coupon (thanks for the tip, Kym) and was on my way.\n\nPull in and i tell the guy i want the \"Signature\" change which includes window wash and floor vacuum, mentioning my $5 off coupon. He said that they were already running a special that was $13 off the $35 price so i said a-ok, cowboy. \n\ni wait for about 8-10 minutes in the small waiting room (bonus for having a Phoenix Magazine in the stack of Muscle Car Monthly, Oil Today and Antennas Weekly - look, just because i'm getting routine maintenance on my car does not mean i'm INTO cars).\n\nI get pulled into the garage area for the \"spiel\" everybody dreads but it was surprisingly short and non-pushy. (i'm glad they don't drag you over to your engine anymore, that's totally lame). i do have to note that he tried to tell me my right front blinker, my left back blinker and my license plate lights were out. i had JUST gone to Checker to replace my left front blinker light and went through some extensive light checking and so found this news odd. i kept saying as much, and he kept insisting and i was about to ask to see for myself when he calls out to another worker \"Hey, was that the honda with the lights or the jeep?\" the other guy says \"the jeep.\" however, there was no other car in the place. hmmmmmmmm.\n\nOK, so i pay up ($24 altogether with a tax or fee or something added in) and go back into the waiting area while they finish up. I decide to use the bathroom -- and this is where the they lost two stars (this was, up until then, quite possibly a four-star experience - wait, two stars for a bathroom, you ask? oh, you just wait...)\n\nthe bathroom was filthiest thing i have seen in my life, and i've been to some raunch truck stop pee holes. literally, piss, in the bowl... i get in closer and i shit you not (pun intended) four shit smears in the bowl as well (yeah, i counted). two rolls of TP hanging out on top of the dispenser, each with one square left on them. realizing i need to sterilize my hands from just walking into this mess, i discover no soap or paper towels (not very surprising). as well, hair clippings all over the sink, like the guys are trimming their moustaches on their break. un-freaking-believable. i am still haunted by this bathroom experience.\n\nbut car's running great!", "business_id": "Kau5iJl6VR-TJ20YGrL7MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ty3cNT0dEo74yCYqvNBJPQ", "review_id": "5k43nL4mSJfIGu-fyjNYcg", "text": "I was at 3K since my last oil change and I knew I had driven past this place a few times (I'm new to the area).\n\nSo I drive up and dude is  all in my face asking if I want the signature service and he goes on to explain it and I ask how much it is and he says 37.99.  I say I just want an oil change and he says it will still be 37.99.  I then say well I think I'll just go somewhere else that's pretty expensive.  He says how about  $10 off and I agree.\n\nThey do their thing.  The guy brings me out to go over everything.  Your right lisence plate light is out do you want that fixed?  No.  Your wipers are looking pretty bad do you want us to replace those?  No.  We have this fuel cleaning blah blah?  No.  We tested your battery and you need a new batter.  How much is that?  $106.  Not at this time.  Your air filter looks ok do you want a new one?  No.  Do you want premium, high temp oil?  No just regular oil.  We recommend getting your tired rotated ever 2 oild changes do you want that?  No.  We recommend getting transmission fluid flush every 30k miles do you want that?  No..... \n\nOh then I'm driving on the highway and they didn't close my hood all the way tight so I had to pull off and slam it.\n\nI just wanted a simple oil change and left alone.  I like when I can stay in the car and be out of there in 5 minutes not a sales pitch.", "business_id": "Kau5iJl6VR-TJ20YGrL7MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FotryrraSq3tubHJCFiVWg", "review_id": "BhfUoRzaRFKHGFVLqzFcEA", "text": "Do not go here!  I support Jiffy Lube like you would not believe but I STRONGLY URGE YOU TO NOT GO HERE (NOT THIS JIFFY LUBE)!!!\n\nThey purposely damaged my tire to spite me!!!\n\nYesterday morning, when I got an oil change, I was encouraged to upgrade to a higher quality oil - I declined.  When I was encouraged to change my air filer - I declined.  When I was encouraged to change my cabin air filer - I also declined.  It came to a point of forced upgrades where I literally said, \"I just want an oil change and I have to go.\"\n\nThis morning I noticed my front tire was WAY low of air (they checked it yesterday).  I filled it asap but noticed air seeping uncontrollably through the valve.  I took to to a Goodyear (on Indian School) and they said, \"The only way this can happen is if someone loosens it.  There is no way it can come unloose by itself. The pressure is too high.\"  They even asked if I, \"...had any enemies.\"  When I told them, \"No, but I did get an oil change yesterday at the Jiffy Lube on 32nd they replied, \"This isn't the first time dude.  About once every few months someone comes in with this issue from that Jiffy Lube.\"\n\nEnough said.\n\nI know corporate people at Shell Oil and jiffy Lube.  They are great people and they have supported my business.  I will always support Jiffy Lube but never (again) this franchise or their staff.  They put my family's safety at risk for juvenile redemption because I would not buy an extra air filter.  \n\nDo not go here - ever!\n\nP.S. When I went I went down and confronted the staff - predictable results.  Ignorance = minimum wage with poor management.", "business_id": "Kau5iJl6VR-TJ20YGrL7MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IxqDzUzOMI4Te0Af239ZDw", "review_id": "tU-nscNEQErupRlaRdtySQ", "text": "I drive a mini and usually go to the MINI dealership but couldn't get in and I REALLY needed an oil change. They said they had to check to see if they carried the correct oil filter before they would tell me that they could do the oil change. They checked on the computer but didn't think to check the physical inventory. So after I was given the green light and all the oil was drained out of my MINI....here comes the guy to tell me that the oil filter in stock is defective! He apologizes over and over and says that they are getting another one delivered from another store, but that they are backed up. So now what was to be a 10 minute oil change as the guy said....had now turned into over an hour oil change. To top things off...the oil filter that was delivered from the other store DIDN'T FIT!!! Granted the guy didn't charge me for the oil change, but if the customer service would have been a little more on point I wouldn't still have to go to the dealership for my oil filter!! No more Jiffy Lube for this girl!", "business_id": "Kau5iJl6VR-TJ20YGrL7MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L6OGoRScde9zpejSKOzqfw", "review_id": "zZqT2v9AnEXm968mJ9NoeA", "text": "It called beforehand and spoke to Don and informed him that I had to 25.95 coupon. and I would be right in When I arrived I spoke to Don again and mentioned the coupon again and he told me to hold on to it until when he calls me in to pay. He called me in to talk to me and tell me what needed to be fixed on the car, basically the upsell and I am okay with that because I generally do my own work and don't pay 15.00 for an air filter I can get at target for 1/5 of their price but I do understand what they are doing. Again I tried to present the coupon and he told me to hold on to. When he was done he gave me the total and it was $40.04, far from the $25.95 I was expecting. When I questioned him his reply was \" I asked you if you wanted Valvoline oil and you said yes\" I don't remember him asking him but here is what they did to me and you need to watch out if you come in with a coupon. Even though he knew I had the coupon which stipulated it had to be Shell oil he deliberately asked me if I wanted Valvoline oil. If he had asked me, \" the coupon is for Shell oil, would you prefer valvoline\" then I would have had the option to choose, not be duped into accepting something that was not part of the coupon. This is how they got around honoring the coupon. Very unethical way to do business and I intend on reaching out to Jiffy Lube corporate and see what their answer is. \n\nThis is the second time I used jiffy lube and both times have been a bad experience and looking at reviews, I guess I am not the only one who questions their practices. Obviously I won't be coming back here and I suggest you don't go there either.", "business_id": "Kau5iJl6VR-TJ20YGrL7MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0rc3bZdU-WfIm0At5T7HgA", "review_id": "_45ULqvlW2FeieaveuKSwg", "text": "Quick and helpful service for an oil change. I have an SUV and I get the recommended synthetic oil upgrade. I also opted to change the air filter since they were running a special. In an out in about 30minutes. \nI just can not get over how expensive it is! $100 just seems excessive. \nBut when you're desperate for quick service, I guess you'll pay for it.", "business_id": "Kau5iJl6VR-TJ20YGrL7MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LiNbZqDdHLqueYz4nORWzg", "review_id": "9JoKQa5VN1RfmheJJrWBGQ", "text": "I came here for an oil change after not being able to make it in time for another Jiffy Lube location nearby and felt as though I was of inconvenience to the employee that \"greeted\" me there.  I got here about 30 min to closing, and as I am pulling up the \"greeter\" raises up his arms as in frustration and immediately tells me its a \"45 minute wait,\" which I was ok with.  He tells me quickly after, it'll be more like an \"hour wait\" which was still OK with me.  I did not feel quite welcome, although he did give me the usual welcome routine, \"there's the coffee, the bathroom, if you need anything... Etc.\" which did not feel genuine.  I would certainly not come back to this location for the unwelcoming environment.", "business_id": "Kau5iJl6VR-TJ20YGrL7MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LbwmvJjrhvapZS4gS67QPQ", "review_id": "YmzDtAAPRtzqCHb3alG-Iw", "text": "They responded to their phones promptly. \nThey checked what was necessary in my car.\nThey answered all my questions in regards to mai", "business_id": "Kau5iJl6VR-TJ20YGrL7MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xh3NxmxL1AODWYqD8SLXnA", "review_id": "lxkoCAvDYXX_9VHiLWPEjA", "text": "Slowest service ever. Sat in the waiting room for 25 minutes while four guys stood around the single car in the entire shop. After finally asking for the keys it's been another 20+ minutes and still waiting. So almost fifty minutes and counting for a simple oil change with only one other customer. There is simply nothing jiffy about this place.", "business_id": "Kau5iJl6VR-TJ20YGrL7MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RMXHQK7xO-xMQB0K7eWicg", "review_id": "GZwjhBf_aW2O9Dea6xm0BQ", "text": "I recently purchased a new used car and needed to get my oil changed. I worked till 5 pm on that day and the shop closed at 6 pm. When I called in and asked if I could get there a few minutes before closing the man who answered the phone said yes. I made it to the shop around 5:45 and was in and out quickly. The staff was friendly and I will be back in the future for oil changes.", "business_id": "Kau5iJl6VR-TJ20YGrL7MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yy8vNTtESId44OcGyaVnbw", "review_id": "gvC_TN_PYyLmj3p65ETf9Q", "text": "The review above reads like it was written by the shop owner. Stagecoach is good, but expensive. The hours are IMO less than optimal. Parking is problematic, more so since the Orange and its kin moved into the neighborhood. They have quality products and are professionally competent, but experiences with their service have been mixed.", "business_id": "qjaYXh_Ets-GN0r7QQAK6g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 30, "useful": 28, "cool": 29}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "CVvxmFM0MfjXs4gEMSElZw", "text": "Yep. David B. Once again the wise sage atop Mount Yelp. I called another locksmith who never returned my call. I called Stagecoach and they said they could help me tomorrow. That's cool. I had a safe in my office and the batteries died and I was unable to open the safe. But you have to open the safe to put in new batteries. Suckky I know! Stagecoach called back and said they can be here in an hour. YEE HAW! Stagecoach to the rescue. I expected a horse and buggy with a rugged Michael Landon (post bed wetting problem, pre Little House on the Prairie...c'mon he was a hottie!) to pull into my parking lot and save the day. Well. That didn't happen. On accounta he's dead. But it was a man named Dean. Lean, mean Dean! No. Not mean at all. He fixed my safe. Installed new batteries at no charge. Yep. Free. Last time I got free batteries was at Castle Boutique when I bought a...oh...wait...my mom reads these reviews. Anyhoo. You got key issues. Lock is jammed. Or your office safe is on the fritz. Get out your ole rotary phone and give Stagecoach a holler!", "business_id": "qjaYXh_Ets-GN0r7QQAK6g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S2hWxCftNVBXogoSeUu0Ng", "review_id": "BMXnYBuhSugQzjyZeBmcaQ", "text": "raymond at stagecoach was awsome i brought 7 commercial locks in and they had them done in an hour and 1/2.its great to have people that will try to help when there are busy thanks guys...", "business_id": "qjaYXh_Ets-GN0r7QQAK6g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "OTDwpBstC2eppO09WSXc-Q", "review_id": "192xueOf-AfDCjtU1Ff__A", "text": "Very pleased with these guys!  Locked ourselves out of the house & gave them a call.  They are just down the street so they arrived within 5 minutes of the call. He had us back in our house in no time.  The locksmith that helped us out was very polite and knowledgeable.  He even showed us we have a programmable doorknob, who knew?!!", "business_id": "qjaYXh_Ets-GN0r7QQAK6g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 8, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "zHH2Iz49wCZYYDLBTv0YOg", "review_id": "7k8YUnMUlYK8raITNM6_Pw", "text": "Yeah, I know. It's Burger King. It's a chain. But I've got this veggie burger fix list, and honestly, the BK Veggie is my default when I'm also in a hurry. I mean, it's quick, it's easy, and BK's the only fast food place that's got a veggie burger. I mean, it's Morning Star, they can't fuck it up. Stick it in a bun, throw on some mayo, some ketchup, some lettuce, you're good to go. No cheese - you gotta ask for cheese, and I'm sure they charge extra for it, like 20 cents or something. I just spent like 5 minutes looking for the cent key on my keyboard btw - wtf? What happened to the cent key? Didn't there used to be a cent key on keyboards? Over the 6, right? Is it a Mac thing? Do you have one? I just got this effin arrowhead looking thing.. ^ WTF?", "business_id": "O02yhnk20alGOBw0HcmHGw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QOHol7m1LkMh-dH3QD12Vg", "review_id": "L44J1kUnqVlCiolM0Jzwcw", "text": "You can not simply go through life calling yourself \"King\" when you have not earned it. If you do, the populous will start to resent you. Just look at Lebron James, a king with no kingdom. A dog that has a bigger bark than bite. Well let me tell you then, I believe we should rename burger king to burger kingdom because they rule mother earth from the core to the troposphere. Deserving their name for their disturbingly great values, sometimes I ponder what African tribe has been exploited to bring me prices so low? Quickly the thought is stricken from my mind after I take my first bite into my triple stacker. Clearly this burger gained it's recipe from the highest authority. When Gabriel came down to earth to tell Mary she was pregnant, it is my suspicion he dropped the secrets to this heavenly concoction. Admirably I believe they perhaps are responsible for a portion of heart disease in this country. Not the kind that causes health problems, the kind that makes you nostalgic. The kind that makes you wish you were 8 again eating free burgers and frys with your dad and the world was in equilibrium. You had naught a care in the world. Just eating your burger in peace, you sat there with your imagination streaming faster than an X Wing. Who brought you this experience? You guessed it. Perhaps we could promote peace in Iraq by dropping them free burgers from the king? Everyone always asked the cliched question... Why do they hate us? Have you not realized it yet fool! It is because we are in the kingdom of burgers.", "business_id": "O02yhnk20alGOBw0HcmHGw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d8hI4HDZCLxN5G6xlOGRPA", "review_id": "QfI4mcSWqaGJyeEBo4g7Cw", "text": "Closed!", "business_id": "O02yhnk20alGOBw0HcmHGw", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7o7MF9B9lxcWupE8jiLOaQ", "review_id": "TAaRVmecG1H8HXwkOH1IoQ", "text": "This place is great! I've bought more than a few items here. \n\nThere is always a good selection of items and the best part.. THERE ISN'T CHEESY CRAFT CRAP! I'm one of the people that gets irritated when I see these types of things in an antique store. It isn't a craft store..it's a place for OLD things. \n\nTheir selection of OLD items is great and their prices are decent. The staff is always really nice and they are open on Sundays, which can be a rarity in Antique stores. I don't think this place is cluttered, I think it is laid out well. If you are looking for something in particular, the staff is very knowledgeable about what items are in the store. Overall great place to go!", "business_id": "9ryGi1IxglgxuZEmfDQfAg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J1zIo58TxXiJ5t-N2HHsJA", "review_id": "wAb61fOIoWAayR3EBL_4xg", "text": "This is hands down my favorite antique shop. I've been to most of the shops in phoenix and this one always stands out to me. I always seem to find something that I have to have wether it be some old black and white photos or a bear rug! The staff is friendly and will help you find what your looking for if you require something specific. They will also call the booth owner if you would like to make an offer on a piece. Everything is reasonably priced for the most part and the content stays filtered. I mean I have nothing against people who collect toys and beetles memorabilia but I'm just glad that at this store I don't have to sift through it.  2 thumbs up for sure!", "business_id": "9ryGi1IxglgxuZEmfDQfAg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UoBfwbXaixelZBghbJ2cSg", "review_id": "k3vpa42h5v1b1wtiWuARDg", "text": "This place can salvage a couple of stars from me because there are a couple of booths here with spiffy shit -- unusual, quirky, one-of-a-kind type stuff. \n\nThe major turnoff at this place was the godawful exorbitant prices. Like, I think I actually laughed out loud once after flipping over a price tag. That, and the confusing, choppy layout, along with the unsmiling staff who kept giving me the side eye as if I was going to stuff an item in my purse. Just UGH.\n\nNo thanks.", "business_id": "9ryGi1IxglgxuZEmfDQfAg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E9OaHBZKtzmmED7TFYXBRw", "review_id": "_A5ivhyX2RoMCvRyejJs9A", "text": "As Megan D. said, the staff will make you feel like a criminal. I went in the store with my girlfriend and the first thing we asked the manager was if we could take pictures. We told her if it was an issue we would leave our cameras in the car. She told us it was fine and we were there for an hour snapping away and having a grand time. As we made our way to the front she tells me that I am clogging the aisle and that she needs to see my ID. She told me that security told her to take it. I then asked where the security people are located and she said that they had left. Further into the conversation she said that the manager told her to take it. I asked who the manager was and she said there was no manager and proceeded to say security had asked for it. I called her out on the inconsistency of the story and she said she never said that she told me that a manager asked her to take the information. One of the employees finally took me to the side while she was helping a customer and told me that she was the manager and was concerned I was casing the place to later rob it. She accused me of taking pictures of the security system and being too detailed with my shots. I'm a photographer and all I was looking for was nice pictures. I insisted that she watch as I deleted all photos that I took, but she said all she needed was my information. Needless to say, I will not be coming back to this antique store. The items are priced too high and many things are not even antiques. This experience ruined a rather fun day up to that point.", "business_id": "9ryGi1IxglgxuZEmfDQfAg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7UAhPt9AT7M3zCBF_8UInw", "review_id": "J64k6rR5WwHE4XiyJJ6MnA", "text": "This is a wheelchair friendly store and also clean. There's only a few areas I can't get the wheelchair, but someone will help if you ask. It's like any other store...some prices are more than fair and some are very high. You don't find much junk here...it goes from high end glass items to collectibles of any price. It's true about being watched, it must come from the experience of people stealing, but it's still a bit uncomfortable. We just ignor that and go about with our exploring.", "business_id": "9ryGi1IxglgxuZEmfDQfAg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5LXmV0gb8NMaqF2Q4Gn-9Q", "review_id": "3b9CQNL645p7ahzl7M0f4A", "text": "Great place to fine unique pieces of furniture. I bought 3 end tables and an english Edwardian desk from them and I'll go more and look for other stuff. The elegant lady with the short black hair in the front is very nice and she will do anything to help. Thank you !", "business_id": "9ryGi1IxglgxuZEmfDQfAg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9XmZiDDXs7OPLyaDz4Z4Vg", "review_id": "NkWYEpy8_2i9kRdlrmd1sw", "text": "Place way over priced", "business_id": "9ryGi1IxglgxuZEmfDQfAg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "J1zIo58TxXiJ5t-N2HHsJA", "review_id": "NjDpBBIanCN4WTWgMFVBFw", "text": "I love this store! I have been to most of the antique shops in Phoenix and out of all of them this place is my favorite. The best thing about it is that it is somewhat regulated as to what is sold there. No plastic 80's/90's toys, no Britney Spears doll, no Bud light super bowl poster. This is the way antique stores should run, keep the junk in the junk drawer.", "business_id": "9ryGi1IxglgxuZEmfDQfAg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7o7MF9B9lxcWupE8jiLOaQ", "review_id": "uPJOZwRZgiMruL_XbmS28g", "text": "Over the years that I've antiqued in PHX, I've started to add this place to one of my favorites. The staff always is always nice to me and I've found quite a few fantastic pieces for my house. The prices seem reasonable and there's a couple booths that always have something fun to look at.", "business_id": "9ryGi1IxglgxuZEmfDQfAg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0mT_KB9dj3M_uOpRikzG3A", "review_id": "eKZCnT7bofSmQYGsCKgFWQ", "text": "They have a HUGE selection of most everything, paintings, clocks, lamps, for example and of course miscellaneous items galore. \n\nNo one helps you unless you explicitly ask for it.\n\nBest finds: a \"hand-carved wooden Assyrian Ram\", multiple wooden carved animal heads, and a Fritz Scholder painting.\n\nThey also play 60's music. Bonus. \n\nMajor negative: it's exceedingly more expensive than other antique shops in the valley.", "business_id": "9ryGi1IxglgxuZEmfDQfAg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Sv8p_q8YVOolDpjSedO52g", "review_id": "fkFRUPBOBTdCsCW0FrK9Gg", "text": "Update: \n\nI was sorry to hear that a fellow yelper discovered my favorite sushi restaurant in Phoenix has closed. If anyone has any information regarding the owners (if they reopened somewhere else) or otherwise, feel free to email me through the Yelp system. They knew me by first name and I considered them friends with the level of service they had given me. I would love to know where they are now. I'm also sorry that I wasn't still living in phoenix to still patronize their business and keep them going (if it came down to paying the rent). I cant think of many restaurants I feel this way about. Good luck to the Mishima family wherever you are now.\n\nbelow is my original review from 2006:\n\n\nThis is my favorite DL (downlow) Sushi restaurant when I visit the Phoenix area. I have very special reasons for this... The restaurant is owned by a Japanese couple that run the whole restaurant themselves. The husband prepares the food, while the wife waits on the tables. It is a real labor of love! I always enjoy restaurants where they remember me personally and treat me like family. This is one of those places!  The menu is almost limitless, Mishima San (Mr. Mishima) is trained in all culinary areas and make you almost anything you want (food stock providing). The Ox tail is particularly good, as is the Unagi Don (grilled eel over rice). Don't forget to try the Sashimi, if travelling in a group- get an excellent deal on the Sushi  boat. Most Japanese beers are in stock, so I usually choose Orion from Okinawa(light full bodied flavor). It is usually the hardest beer to find at Japanese restaurants. This is a small Izakiya style restaurant that has a family atmosphere, and the bathroom is clean!. Anything it lacks is well made up for with flavor and old world style Japanese hospitality. Oishkata!!! (delicious)... Enjoy:)", "business_id": "H8QFth3DVsYbkJ2M7bTvmg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "5aW8dSDJOxT85ZNayi7q8w", "text": "Based on friendliness factor alone, I would love to give this place a glowing five-star recommendation. The husband and wife who own and operate Sushi Mishima handle your entire experience gracefully and could not be any nicer without being too nice. The wife acts as the waitress while the husband prepares all of the sushi. \n\nInitially, the menu was a little underwhelming. The Cali Rolls and Spicy Tuna rolls were about as exotic as it got. However, when we asked about specialty rolls, the response was, \"What do you want?\" We ended up with a Philly roll, a Caterpillar roll and a Tootsie Roll, all made to order based on our requests. If you're not sure what is in a particular roll that you like, you might want to look up its ingredients before you head in so you can have it made exactly as you like it. I was impressed with their flexibility, but wasn't blown away by the quality. \n\nAll in all, this place is a great find. The rolls themselves are abnormally large, however, so it might be a good idea to order two at a time until you're full. Or just bring some doggie bags home.", "business_id": "H8QFth3DVsYbkJ2M7bTvmg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "Sp104NBzuzdGzw6XJASg_Q", "text": "CLOSED!\n\nYou'll have better luck finding something to munch on at the Savers next door. Dust bunnies, anyone?", "business_id": "H8QFth3DVsYbkJ2M7bTvmg", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "J6znf7lizfUyLtwb-46PEg", "review_id": "l5Wp8bLD8ihAqjptGpuW3g", "text": "All I have to say is wow.  And this is my story...\n\nI had bought Le Mans brand tires from a Firestone store in Texas (I now live in Arizona).  When I needed a flat repaired caused by a nail, I called the local Firestone store.  I asked how much it would be since I had bought the tires from them and their reply was, \"$25.86, unless you can give us the phone number that you had 5 years ago in Texas, that is the only way we can make it free.\"  I then questioned him, \"Isn't Le Mans a Firestone exclusive tire?\"  He replied, \"Yes it is.\"  \n\nNow at this point I was just perplexed and all sorts of red flags were going off in my head.  I then let them know that it is ridiculous that Firestone is the only store that I could have bought the tires from and they won't fix the flat for free!  Needless to say, they also wanted $125 to read the fault codes off of my truck when your local auto parts store will do it for free!  \n\nAfter all of this drama, and the stress of trying to figure out why they had such a horrible policy, I called Discount Tire, because I would rather pay $25 to them than help keep Firestone in business.  They surprised me by saying, \"We will fix it for free.\"  I was completely shocked, and immediately gave them my tire, came back in an hour and they took it out to my truck and loaded it for me!  Thanks Discount Tire!  \n\nAnd I also had my wife's tires changed and they gave me a lower price since the tire I wanted was out and the next tire up from that would have cost $15/per tire extra!  Talk about 5 star customer service!", "business_id": "5fWOxo5CxpHoaCJD97QE4g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g5Ap-K98t5uQpBDM6nQVdw", "review_id": "RX8QqnFODTPZYq9DH1nJqg", "text": "I was actually very impressed.  I had gone to discount tire in Tempe about 3 years ago and had remembered having to wait a while.  WOW, that has changed.\n\nI book my appointment online for a Monday at 4:30.  I arrived on time and there seemed to be quite a few people.  I spoke to the rep and provided my name and that I had made an appointment.  I asked him how long he thought it would be and he said\" because you made a n appointment no longer than 35 minutes.\"  I actually had me out of there in 30 minutes.  \n\nTHey also had all the information saved from my previous visit 3 years ago.  It was nice that they knew the tires I had purchased before and how they held up.  Turns out they had one set left on a pair made for a Honda, he gave me a discount and the tire protector for free.  I had told him I really didn't want to spend over $500 and he made it all happen!!!!  I had looked at Costco and Sears, doing my research Discount tires does have the best prices and quality for the buck in the valley.\n\nI am a sucker for good service, and for a tire retailer I have to say some if the best service I have had.  i would recommend Discount tire to anyone", "business_id": "5fWOxo5CxpHoaCJD97QE4g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Fqeq9KDOQc92BRxyw_BPtg", "review_id": "hvuZQWh7NVGvrwMxYad6cw", "text": "Really an outstanding experience. Kelly the manager was very thorough friendly and made my tire purchase a great experience. Even though they were working in a make shift conditions due to their reconstruction I was in and out of there in under an hour. Service was professional and I would go back to them anytime and recommend them to anyone who needs a tire repair again outstanding customer service.", "business_id": "5fWOxo5CxpHoaCJD97QE4g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_uL7OiQSfNsCd60DrAf7qQ", "review_id": "f8PjzuvQxAim6fGHDzPHmQ", "text": "What a great bunch of guys working here!\n\nEveryone was very helpful, took care of me right away and explained everything very well. I have been to this location a handful of times, and every time I leave happy. Not just because my busted tires have been fixed, but I didn't feel like I was taken advantage of and I didn't have to wait a million years for them to work on my car. Usually no more than 30-40 minutes. They usually close around 6 but they are so good about making sure to take care of anyone that walks in the door. I have never seen them turn someone away because they are closing. \n\nThe great thing about Discount Tire is they keep excelent records, I dont have to try to locate my paperwork in the heep of a glove box in my car to get the info. They just need your phone number and bam, full history.\n\nThe waiting room is nice. Several chairs, good a/c, a bathroom, and complimentary water bottles. High five guys! Thanks for always taking care of me!", "business_id": "5fWOxo5CxpHoaCJD97QE4g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xdaRYQvc8W4QXk4TZklJfw", "review_id": "HFUWeNu4E2uUvNLrble3PA", "text": "Quick, friendly, awesome.", "business_id": "5fWOxo5CxpHoaCJD97QE4g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "2KNPtV5E44vAiEr5BvMkUA", "review_id": "lfgFN3X6jybNryBucTXOpg", "text": "Great customer service. Wasn't very crowded at 9am on Saturday. I'm a fan of BOTH of these things!! \n\nI was seriously in and then outta d'er in like 20-25 minutes for tire rotation, air and stuff.\n\nWhen the dude behind the counter suggested that the waiting clients were too quiet, I informed him that we were formulating an evil plot and possible hostile takeover...so, either they are very good-natured, or I don't look nearly as threatening as I was lead to believe by my little cousins, because no one did anything except chuckle.", "business_id": "5fWOxo5CxpHoaCJD97QE4g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lcu7u9kSWMeSNq6j135BfQ", "review_id": "5TqcNDDrx2MKBBG_1cm2Jg", "text": "These guys totally made my day! I had a flat tire that they fixed for free. I waited less than 30 minutes (I thought it would be longer since there were 7 other people there) and I didn't need to make a reservation. Sure, they tried to talking me in to buying new tires; but since I knew I didn't need them, I just told them I would think about it.", "business_id": "5fWOxo5CxpHoaCJD97QE4g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vsqIPybXMmMrUT6gpmwsug", "review_id": "0UF66Gw5vPj15papfPzIqA", "text": "Discount Tire is the ONLY place I will EVER get tires!!  I only wish I could give more stars.   Fast and friendly service.  Very knowledgeable staff that goes above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction.  No pressure to buy more than you can afford.  They helped me stay within budget and when I got a flat, it was replaced for free.  That replacement coverage is priceless.", "business_id": "5fWOxo5CxpHoaCJD97QE4g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Fz5il511JS0pPxRKIh5Guw", "review_id": "3lC-m8_5f8hgvb6xFdw7hg", "text": "My husband and I have always bought our tires here.  We always get the warranty because crazy stuff just happens to us.  \n\nBut now I really love discount tire because this morning my tire blew at 5 am.  By the time the tow truck got the car to discount tire it was 7:15 - 7:30.  Even though they don't open until 8, the guys let me in to warm up (it was cold!) and took down my information.  Then they told me where I could get coffee and let me chill in their waiting area to stay warm (cause the Sonic doesn't have indoor seating) until my car was ready.  I didn't have to ask for any of that, they just did it, and that's why I'm a fan!!", "business_id": "5fWOxo5CxpHoaCJD97QE4g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "AQxlX8bOQiSDwvlrHThnMg", "review_id": "mfcBU8ra5O5RhRm1WtBwpw", "text": "I have gone to this location a couple of times for tires and also stopped by when I thought I had a nail in my tire and have always received excellent service.  When I stopped because of the nail in my tire, they advised me that it was actually a screw that hadn't damaged my tire.  They could have easily charged me for a new tire, but instead they were honest and had me on my way quickly.  My favorite perk to this place is that they have a station set up for you to pull up, have an employee check the air in your tires and fill them if needed and you are on your way.  :)", "business_id": "5fWOxo5CxpHoaCJD97QE4g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Np1dG4zIb1-7RErmt-kldA", "review_id": "9vwsd4TQc9_0mciG6tTxFg", "text": "i have never had a tire change before and i know nothing of them. I got all four tires changed on my Jeep Charokee and i paid about 420 and according to my mom that is a reasonable price. I'm giving them five stars because of the customer service! they were so nice and even though i had no clue of what tires i was getting they explained it to me. \n\nIf you're a teenager, or anyone,  and have no clue how to or when to check your tires just stop by here whenever.. they'll tell you the condition of the tires and whether you need to change one or all of them.", "business_id": "5fWOxo5CxpHoaCJD97QE4g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sj2Z2KJy10dHutXE8YNyKQ", "review_id": "i7-pvS2-lUGZpcZf8nhnSA", "text": "I came into Discount Tire to have them fix a leak in one of my tires.  I was having a license plate issue and they fixed that too! The staff was friendly and the work was done in a timely matter, they have definitely earned my return business!", "business_id": "5fWOxo5CxpHoaCJD97QE4g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0rc3bZdU-WfIm0At5T7HgA", "review_id": "HXzh6BvpPLzLgLr9O36NZA", "text": "Awesome ! I did not expect to have such a pleasant experience at a tire place. They were helpful anf quick. Every one was smiling and said hello. Great service. And they match any price.", "business_id": "5fWOxo5CxpHoaCJD97QE4g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "13f_k4mlpY70hyzAG1eVhA", "review_id": "WsXGyCzWjJAdkg_PQMrH7A", "text": "I had such a friendly, helpful supportive experience today!\nThey lent me a tire when I was in a pinch.", "business_id": "5fWOxo5CxpHoaCJD97QE4g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "evLZi9Q5zOnZVOTOvZ2ydA", "review_id": "5KWFW2my-04U0Rby_j410A", "text": "These guys are rock stars! They have the perfect balance of personality and professionalism. Adam met me on my way in and made the experience flow smoothly. Larry finished it off great, I love discount tire!", "business_id": "5fWOxo5CxpHoaCJD97QE4g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i3kn-88AVKXCiOT0QCzDSQ", "review_id": "6HTX5kTaxXYLmCKc1NXrEQ", "text": "Best deal on a full set of tires, and some of the most professional and quality service in the valley. Came highly recommended from a friend, glad we listened!", "business_id": "5fWOxo5CxpHoaCJD97QE4g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q-CFs-eE3mu6aCOUohvALg", "review_id": "WBNazi0hXsw-Nsa3OWXOpQ", "text": "I was very impressed with the level of service at this location.  I was in a hurry and had a very low tire.  They fixed my tire in record time and I was on my way.  I definately recommend them.", "business_id": "5fWOxo5CxpHoaCJD97QE4g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q6FaSZpCtVv7PXECwDL1bg", "review_id": "20vDBpuOU1k2D1HPSl5JPA", "text": "Fast service and complimentary water bottles. I brought my car in to have the tires rotated. Discount Tire rotates and balances my tires every 6K miles free since I purchased my tires with from.  All done.  I feel loved.", "business_id": "5fWOxo5CxpHoaCJD97QE4g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "uBp2Jmip2qXQ0iWHUDY9sQ", "review_id": "VmGzAd_Bm7_-rJAujWD5yA", "text": "I buy all of my tires at Discount Tire and my recent experience here just reminded me why. I noticed on Saturday morning that I had a nail stuck in the sidewall of my tire and decided that before waking up on Monday morning with a flat I'd better get it taken care of right away. Because the nail was in the sidewall, the tire had to be replaced, not repaired. However, because I always purchase the replacement certificates with my tires, it only cost me $20 for a brand new Pirelli tire. As always at Discount Tire, service was outstanding and my tire was done and car ready within 45 minutes. \n\nDiscount Tire, I am a lifelong customer!", "business_id": "5fWOxo5CxpHoaCJD97QE4g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SPZdlHkpKfdZFuglpmj8Sw", "review_id": "4dHYH0wMHnL2ZLv8vG5xKw", "text": "I first bought tires from this Dealer for my old Ford Explorer (aka The Batmobile) about 4 years ago and absolutely fell in love with this place.  They're professional, friendly and get the job done.  I grumbled a little bit about buying warranty certificates for all my tires and didn't fully appreciate that until I'd gotten a few flats, nails, and cuts.  Those tires were replaced free, well except for the cost of buying new warranties @ $20 each. On a side note, while their waiting area is kinda small, it is air conditioned and they do offer free water and clean bathrooms.  They also offer free tire gauges. \n\nI've returned, last year, to both replace and upgrade the tires on my Toyota Highlander (aka Wonder Woman).  I opted to purchase the best tires for my van, which they didn't carry in stock.  The day I went in to get the service, the manager informed me that they didn't have them and offered me an additional $30 off for waiting. I greatly appreciated them understanding  that \"TIME IS THE TRUE CURRENCY OF LIFE!\" I was given a lift home, while Wonder Woman waited for new tires and someone came to pick me up when she was ready. \n\nThis year, one of Wonder Woman's tires got punctured.  Again, I returned for a replacement tire, since I'd bought warranties.  Again, no problems and fast service.\n\nSince this location is in \"my neck of the woods,\" I favor this particular location.  I've written about my experiences at others, if you're interested?", "business_id": "5fWOxo5CxpHoaCJD97QE4g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jG9y6VNN5AFtRmtX678ssA", "review_id": "kcx_REmZimNU5qReuh5pag", "text": "This is my first review as a Yelper. Hope it helps! \n\nThese guys here at Discount Tire are amazing. Haven't gone anywhere else because I am perfectly happy here. They rotated my tires, aired them up, and performed check-ups for free. They answer all your questions and help you figure out any problems that you may have. \n\nTHEY ARE ALL FRIENDLY AND SAY HI WITH A SMILE. I seriously appreciate that, you don't get what seems like genuine people these days. The guys here are either really good actors, or they're all genuine and love helping their customers. Again, I appreciate that.\n\nI just acquired my first car, a used 2008 Honda Civic back in 2012, and I didn't really know how to take care of my tires. Not much of a car person. They educated me and gave me guidelines to follow. They let me know when I should start considering new tires when the tire tread gets to a certain point, etc. \n\nTheir prices and sales for tires here are insane. They really do follow their name, I can't really find any other places that have better prices than these guys.\n\nSo anyway, come here for your tire needs. These guys are the best, hands down.", "business_id": "5fWOxo5CxpHoaCJD97QE4g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lHTloSBbOCUCqFNk5CRZhg", "review_id": "rRydtTGv4NqFdX51-ufqaA", "text": "Amazing customer service! Working in the customer service industry myself a lot of people could learn a lot from these guys.  Will buy all my sets of tires from these guys as long as I live in Phoenix!", "business_id": "5fWOxo5CxpHoaCJD97QE4g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oJsnqRror1DUmi3jWgbwaA", "review_id": "g7YJTz8MnoYkMtJqA-RfEw", "text": "I see Dr Clark and Dr Corcoran here as my primary physicians and have since high school. They're both very efficient and warm people - ideal doctors.  It's an older neighborhood near their office so I'm usually a LOT younger than the patients waiting, but besides that its a normal great office!", "business_id": "1GXycbqgmD9TfhQFoktSLg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KRvx3YeAa5MZZGDGHLXrIg", "review_id": "On98br7fT45Z-R2Fdz_3hw", "text": "I see Dr. Corcoran. This is the only doctor I have who does not rush you out! He will listen and work hard to find a answer for you. The office may be a bit slow sometimes, but I KNOW bad doctors.... He is worth the wait! He is easy to talk to too. For some reason I don't get the \"stink-eye\" from him. Great feeling to be believed and offered help.", "business_id": "1GXycbqgmD9TfhQFoktSLg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ni32cDsySmaWetmgYmcaYQ", "review_id": "5z1DB2sPVyMeoLdRlvgolA", "text": "The staff at this clinic are HORRIBLE. The receptionists ignore you. Dr. Clark's assistant did not wash her hands or wear gloves when giving me a shot. She even tried to wipe the blood away without protecting herself or me. Dr. Clark appears to be competent but basically he just sends you out to specialists since he can never see you when you are actually sick.", "business_id": "1GXycbqgmD9TfhQFoktSLg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-XJPEODAymxB1m18-1JXJg", "review_id": "Qi_FDIUdXJ0urilr8Mj6fQ", "text": "While dr Corcoran is nice and comforting getting into see one of the doctors is virtually impossible. I have never been able to get in to see a doctor or physicians assistant within48 hours and when you are sick that's essential. \nAdditionally the staff there act as if they are doing you a favor by taking your money. I have never witnessed such nonchalant behavior at a doctors office. Ridiculous", "business_id": "1GXycbqgmD9TfhQFoktSLg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wYzOrThSYP8WwioLfsu4vQ", "review_id": "sjrU-HjmFJVaC0tzisMddA", "text": "Alright so I'm not a huge fan of Arby's. I mean, I'll eat it if it's put in front of me, but generally I find everything to be a little gooey. Weird. \n\nBUT, I gave this particular Arby's four stars for the radicalist (as in the most radical, not like a radicalist who overthrows governments and stuff) sign ever to grace the Arcadia hood. It's right up there with the great Courtesy Chevrolet sign on Camelback.\n\nAlso: they have a bell you can ring for good service! I think every Arby's has it, but I love it because people will only ring it literally AS they are running out the door.", "business_id": "i8X14GDzaYD_TOGeWjmv-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RMXHQK7xO-xMQB0K7eWicg", "review_id": "5dIvkTH6ggVZpV31sDFlTg", "text": "I used to work at an Arby's years ago so it is always fun to visit them and see if the food/staff is up to standards. We went through the drive through and ordered a Beef n Cheddar Combo and an additional sandwich on the side. The girl who took our order was very friendly and took the order quickly. The food was tasty and I am happy to report that the fries were hot and hadn't been sitting out. We were cashed out and handed our food, the drinks were almost forgotten and we had to remind them. It didn't bother me at all but they might want to work on handing the drinks out promtly after cashing out the order to quench the customers thirst in the Arizona heat and to improve their overall drive through times. I thought this location was very unique also because they have the old school Arby's hat sign outside of their store which is rare to see.", "business_id": "i8X14GDzaYD_TOGeWjmv-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 21, "useful": 22, "cool": 24}, "user_id": "NvDR3SPVPXrDB_dbKuGoWA", "review_id": "2v-T2x0kUgh0Qs1aFFMtRg", "text": "I'm a fan of Arby's because I enjoy their Reuben Sandwich and their Turkey Sandwich. It's a chill place with just the right A/C setting. I usually catch up on my reading during lunch so this place ticks all the right boxes in that regard.\n\nMy major gripe about this Arby's is in their haste to always upsell you they charge you more than what you order. I upgrade my drink size but it doesn't mean I want their gigantic curly fries. I finally had to read the riot act today and spell it out for them. Many years ago you would get a print out receipt of every item you ordered. These days you get the total you were charged on your credit card but you don't have any idea if you were charged correctly on each item.\n\nSo even though I still like you Arby's, I'm not ringing that bell.", "business_id": "i8X14GDzaYD_TOGeWjmv-A", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "8dbRf1UsWp2ktXHZ6Zv06w", "review_id": "xiWaXyi5ky01WtGxo5nohg", "text": "Was with some friends headed to a roaring 20s event and we were way early, and one of my friends said hey let's check out this store, so we did. And the sign on the door says if you are under 18 you can get in with your parent.\n\nWell Cupid's Toy box offers dvds 4.99 or higher like my tip says, and the store is clean, but feels old, if that makes any sense,  You can find Halloween costumes 40% off  and all the fun plastic wear you have ever thought of wearing, you know dress up like Lady GaGa for a day.\n\nOh and for you old schoolers on the discount table were VHS tapes for sale! \n\nThey did have some toys, and let's be honest with the name Toy Box, I expected more toys and less clothes LOL but that's just me.  \n\nOver all it's a clean older shop that I am sure is frequented by stripers, though I don't know any stripers personally so I can't back that statement up, but this store seemed stocked with outfits and such for them.  \n\nSometimes is an adventure when going out with my friends, never know where we might end up at.", "business_id": "erFGE9ZlnVQ7Hz1cido6eQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MnDHJvePh4cWMrBgOp0_Ig", "review_id": "zia9nZloF8-MNvdUmLlssA", "text": "My friends and I had an hour to kill before the Elite Great Gatsby Yelp Event. So they started whining that they wanted food. Then we drove by this sex shop and they wanted to go there and check it out. No food. No sex shop. No food. No sex shop. I finally said enough we are going to the sex shop and then getting something to eat and if they didn't like that I was turning the car around and we were going home.\nThat settled we pulled into the parking lot. This place has definitely been here for awhile and it looked a little scary. One of the signs by the front door proclaimed they were picked one of the best in Phoenix and the other said if you are under 18 you need a parent to enter. Nice to know it is a family shop.\nSo in we went. It was nice on the inside. Well lit and not creepy at all. But showed it's age a little and was definitely a local sex shop not some slick corporate store. They had plenty of lingerie and even some sexy costumes. There were bins of DVDs along one wall starting from $4.99 and up. Also buy one get one half off or buy two get one free. They had a fairy small toy selection. Only a few sex dolls and just a few whips. My friend grabbed a riding crop and genitally smacked my other friend on the butt. Feeling that she had not hit her very hard at all and to show her how it was done I took the riding crop and gave her a nice smack on the ass. Pop. That is how you do that. Laughter was had by all.\nNothing was purchased on this little trip but many laughs and looking around. I probably won't be back but that is only because I don't live in this area but if you do stop in it is a nice local sex shop. Give it a shot and don't be embarrassed. Everybody does it.\nWe were sad that they had no eatable underwear in stock.", "business_id": "erFGE9ZlnVQ7Hz1cido6eQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "xsTlqAQ7TjNFIUl5ihK00g", "review_id": "Bq80aHWUhbu5ev2PSD6q_g", "text": "Of course driving by the name caught my attention, so why not!? After checking in with some adventerous friends, I noticed the placed lacked in reviews and thought I'd be the first, but leave it to those experienced Elite to lead the way! The place was small and lacked in an abundance of  love toys as the name implies, they did have plenty of cute outfits, and costumes ranging in sizes from small, super small to Xtra small and some  super high heels that would challenge even the most experienced of dancers! Prices seemed affordable for even the average \"working girl\" , but don't worry guys they had costumes and colorful undercarriage for men too! Although they did advertise great deals on DVDs it was the outdated VHS tapes and reading material that caught my attention, ! No purchases were made, I've seen and experienced better and after a crack of the whip we were off to find our next adventure...", "business_id": "erFGE9ZlnVQ7Hz1cido6eQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mMSWtsCiMkzGtd1aMhh5VQ", "review_id": "9aW-roc-6cefEsC_86Uw9g", "text": "I kept getting suckered by the coupons, but I've stopped going here since whenever they \"fix\" something, I often find myself at 25th St Automotive a few weeks later getting it permanently fixed.\n\nBut, they do free brake inspections and if you make sure they install OEM brake parts instead of advertised specials which WILL squeek badly then BM can be a good option.  For that service alone I wouldn't write them off.", "business_id": "5m1L5l_k2xFTZO3jttmVOg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4-BWgOkP51QJjFJEGWHuIA", "review_id": "1ZjNAoKEhDNbE809Gb1aJQ", "text": "brought the 4Runner in @ 2 on a Saturday, had it back @ 5:30. I knew the roters were warped, i needed an oil change, and I had a brake light out. They called with a few options on the brakes, changed the oil and brake light, and didn't try and sell me a bunch of other add ons. Friendly service and did what needed to be done.", "business_id": "5m1L5l_k2xFTZO3jttmVOg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QfMkmIcJVAiKYgItdX5D5A", "review_id": "6IU3HlTpni8up-Wilr2XAA", "text": "great shop...manager Craig is fair and knowledgeable....saved me a bunch of money!!!\nI've had all three of our BMW's in there for service..!\n\nMike", "business_id": "5m1L5l_k2xFTZO3jttmVOg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NNdfPF-UhvLB8FxbsuSC5A", "review_id": "gbFE1IxwlUG4mnGKT2y49A", "text": "Went there for an oil change recently.  Didn't know if there's going to be a wait time so I called ahead and make an appointment.  In and out of the store in under 30 minutes.  Great service and friendly staffs.", "business_id": "5m1L5l_k2xFTZO3jttmVOg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IC1rNlFJSzEJK8AFfDlfcg", "review_id": "WNQbV-NwMLRgpAeG6EVoXw", "text": "Fast, efficient and honest service. A bit pricey, but the shop nearby would have taken three hours minimum and cost more.", "business_id": "5m1L5l_k2xFTZO3jttmVOg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q62Qcch994H4GqyCx67jyA", "review_id": "iXIS8Bl7-wpod1QJQ1AozA", "text": "The staff is friendly, funny, and accommodating. Ive had make-up, hair, spray tan, and bridal services at the salon. Ive been going here for about 7 years. I'm always satisfied with my hair cuts, color, and style. Gigi is the most amazing stylist. If you haven't been to see her and the salon, you are missing out.", "business_id": "T03ew3k5i1dv-422E-dXdA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o2J22OK7xXL-sDPzANxy5g", "review_id": "Jjai53laMgUf6j3AV1qVsw", "text": "Kelly is awesome!  The whole place is nice and welcoming, it has a hip fun vibe and they will give you a little sangria to make the chair sitting pass quickly.\nKelly is an artist and always does a beautiful job with my hair, I never feel rushed or picky.  If you are looking for somewhere new to try then give Salon Sandoval a call!", "business_id": "T03ew3k5i1dv-422E-dXdA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MNd2kbG7OYxElc6xe1xexQ", "review_id": "Q6Y9lP1nsrdv8NrzmCFZ1g", "text": "I know the rating is low and part of it is undeserved. The people at Salon Sandoval are warm and welcoming and I have been happy with their services. They are an Aveda salon which is how I got their name. My stylist, Ruby, left there and then there seemed to be a ton of turnover. So, the reason for the rating? It's filthy. They honestly need to close for a week and have a deep cleaning, scrubbing, work it over. They also did a good job with my kids.", "business_id": "T03ew3k5i1dv-422E-dXdA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "svP9WkoIMN3Wta7W9ZhawA", "review_id": "FBGfe25Cswa5DZratYtwKA", "text": "Shane is the BEST!  He makes me feel so beautiful and my hair is always perfect after he's finished!  I can't say enough good things about him...he really takes his time to ensure perfection!!!", "business_id": "T03ew3k5i1dv-422E-dXdA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NYDlb4ZTz76M336IryAJSA", "review_id": "XouV4w9Io0F5KWXofarIeA", "text": "I went to this salon today for the 1st time and fell in love. The awesome Katie dyed my hair and did a wonderful job. I received several compliments today and couldn't be happier. The whole staff was friendly and help me get out quick due to a job interview I had right after. I can't wait to come back!!!", "business_id": "T03ew3k5i1dv-422E-dXdA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xDRjF5yS30MISvifsmuYFQ", "review_id": "Qv3lmG4rMDu_nGN4aC3vEQ", "text": "I have been a loyal customer of owner, Chris Sandoval for 25+ years and wouldn't think of going elsewhere. Chris is gifted - his cuts are so creative and he knows color unlike anyone else! Salon is recently remodeled and looks great. Aveda products rock and there is so much talent there you can't go wrong. Whether you choose Chris, Alyssa! Rachel or some of the newer staff, Chris himself trains everyone. He has high standards and is incredibly creative. One of my daughters is flying in from California next week just so she can have her hair cut there again since she said she hasn't had a really good cut since she left Salon Sandoval.  I intend for my 18 month old grandson to get his first cut there. Give them a try. You will not be disappointed!  Love love love", "business_id": "T03ew3k5i1dv-422E-dXdA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "084rLl9fT-q74J9zl-r6lA", "review_id": "pEbRKwSgdgeDfs_94M0PXg", "text": "I have been going to Rachel for a few years now and couldn't be happier.  I have very fine hair and she always makes me feel like a million bucks when I leave.  And the compliments I get after make me feel awesome!   I went to Fashion Square after a recent visit and a woman asked where I got my hair done and of course I told her.  I can't remember ever having anyone stop me to ask that question and I have had that happen a few times since going to Rachel.  She is very knowledgeable regarding hair and hair products but she is also a very sweet girl.  I would recommend Rachel at Salon Sandoval to anyone.", "business_id": "T03ew3k5i1dv-422E-dXdA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7kK9zUmSeDKNBXRH9yjy2w", "review_id": "uH9MJrGBrJuqcb0iSAK8oA", "text": "This was my first time going to this salon. I found a groupon for it and decided to try it out. When I first arrived I didn't really think much of it. The outside was just a normal looking store. However, once I entered I was instantly impressed. Everything was so chic and clean. I loved the atmosphere. Katie cut my hair and she was fantastic! She made me feel totally comfortable and was super kind. I totally recommend everyone to go here!", "business_id": "T03ew3k5i1dv-422E-dXdA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "8p4at4zdzCpueAmSBaorZA", "review_id": "Lw9YSdgGmDES1pxQWUQaEQ", "text": "I feel like I have come full circle.  I started at this location 8 years ago.  Then Alisa was assigned to the Scottsdale location and of course, I had to follow her. Now she is back to the original spot, it is farther for me, but I will drive to bfe for her.  I cannot tell you how many times I get stopped at malls or on the street an inquired about my hair color.  Just yesterday I had a lady asking me if it was a single process hair color.  I told her it was not.  It requires the expertise of Alisa to make it look this natural.  When Alisa was on maternity leave the first time, I was impatient and I went somewhere else, and they left me brassy.  The second time Alisa went on maternity leave I wore a hat for a while.", "business_id": "T03ew3k5i1dv-422E-dXdA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fy64dq8l5iHNZ3cpYShjng", "review_id": "_YrkqKJRxGajrZoomYSKpw", "text": "The very best haircut I have had in years. I have lots of very thin, very fine hair. Usually my first stop after getting a cut and blow dry is home to make it look half decent. This is the first time in years I went out shopping instead. I wish the technician had given me her card. I can't remember her name.", "business_id": "T03ew3k5i1dv-422E-dXdA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vPwuN6G5Miv22Trw1Et3VA", "review_id": "Y_nWYbnhvpzFFa-W5cJlxw", "text": "The food at Little Shanghai is plentiful and reasonably priced.  The architecture and ambiance is a little dated but still has a high level of authenticity that is fitting and functional.  I haven't been to a better chinese restaurant in Phoenix.  The house chicken is to crave for late at night in your  refrigerator.  The sizzling beef should be a little more dangerous, kind of didn't sizzle the way my imagination played out.  The bar even works functionally and has some character.  Highly recommend if your are in the Arcadia area.", "business_id": "BicQSnGZnY_yuGEDkhVfnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Y6s9M0Cuf2j4HFsocX0GRg", "review_id": "YIZB67iA8LOsu4Srn9H2Tg", "text": "I am really worried that my boyfriend and I will get nicknamed the Pu Pu Plater couple. That possibility be damned, the Pu Pu Plater is amazing. Fried shrimp, yes. Wontons, yes. Egg Rolls, yes. Beef Skewers, yes. HONEY DIPPED CHICKEN WINGS, OH HELL YES. Seriously these wings are so good. The skin is super crispy and coated in the most delicious sauce. The plater also comes with a confusing burner thing. We didn't know what we were supposed to do with it at first, but the last time we went the server put the Beed Skewers on there, so I guess that is what it is for. But the beef is already cooked so I am not sure why it is necessary. The hot and sour soup is awesome. The veggies in the soup are super fresh and delicious. The Egg Foo Yong is amazing as well.\n\nThe decor is very 80's: grey tones and tons of mirrors with the strangest bathrooms ever. The stalls clearly used to be showers and the it is creepily well lit. Blinding even. Very strong smell in the restrooms also, but it is pleasant, like laundry detergent. It is also giant inside and no one is ever there. It may be a front for an opium ring, but I don't care. Bring on the Pu Pu Plater!", "business_id": "BicQSnGZnY_yuGEDkhVfnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ObvqA8Bc4Ij6CQAzeMX-yA", "review_id": "AnpNqNZhoFG-MveD-mlljw", "text": "I checked this place out based on the Yelp reviews and I must admit.... The food was great and prices are good. We will be going back in the near future!!", "business_id": "BicQSnGZnY_yuGEDkhVfnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "tlSSQwfHYJany7wPoTH46A", "review_id": "vtT7d4mX0QTHMmYkv_Aicg", "text": "I don't think I stopped smiling once the entire time I was at Little Shanghai. This place is so reminiscent of the Chinese places I used to go as a West Side youngin. It's a composite of everything that I adored at the age of eight.  Someone could have reconstructed this place based off odds and ends plucked from my noggin. Dinner here seriously made my night and was a trip down nostalgia lane.\n\nI suppose it doesn't hurt that the decor hasn't been remodeled since the mid 80s or early 90s, and is therefore in keeping with everything I think a Chinese food place should be and more. Splashy, geometric tablecloths and carpeting, tall cut glass dividers, raised dining area, strage L shaped booths and large circular tables.  All of which looks like it was designed around the needs of Delta Burke and other Designing Women lunching on Peking duck in their shoulder-padded power suits. For serious.\n\nNow everyone needs a bit more pomp in their life, so make temporary peace with the nemesis that is fried food and indulge in The Flaming PuPu Platter of Delight.  Fried shrimp, fried chicken wings, fried crab rangoon, fried wontons and to be (relatively) health conscious, beef strips on skewers.  In the middle of it all, towering above the fried feast is a small iron grill all aflame, so you can roast your little beefy sticks to sizzling perfection.  Try to imagine how effing cool that is to a six year old's fruit fly attention span, and how pretty effing cool it still is 20 years later. Fire! Caveman brain grunts, \"Good.\"\n\nSo resign yourself to the fact that you're totally going to mow down a thousand calories in PuPu platter form.  Believe me, sometimes it's just the right thing to do.  Now if you really want to dine in style and have a friend in tow, pay 14 bucks apiece and order the supreme super deluxe dinner special that includes: One glorious PuPu platter, your choice of soup, two entrees, and fried rice.  You'll feel like a king sitting down to your feast of plenty. You'll be full after the first two courses.  You'll have more leftovers than you'll know what to do with.  But again, sometimes it's just the right thing to do.\n\nThis is my new go to place in the Arcadia district for Chinese. With this, Mama Mia, The Vig and Over Easy all in the same intersection, I've got breakfast, lunch, dinner and my drinkin' needs met. And it's cheap enough to order out and have an awesome Chinese dinner at home. Recommendations: The house sesame chicken, the house lo mein, the wonton soup and The Flaming PuPu Platter of Delight. Seriously. Do it.", "business_id": "BicQSnGZnY_yuGEDkhVfnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xuE8WnPRs8eqcJDcr3fFjA", "review_id": "I5HJ1jc3XUJSplW14b8MZA", "text": "This place was awesome. I don't take 5's lightly. Price, flavor, selection, customer service is grade A.  You MUST do the Pu Pu plater.  You will not reget it.  And you MUST finish it off with the \"Fruit on Ice\", not sure what kind of fruit it was but it was good\n\nThere were lots of locals eating there. If I lived in the area I'd be a regular.", "business_id": "BicQSnGZnY_yuGEDkhVfnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kNO6w6EIKo8u6GSykOHBLA", "review_id": "y1saeR3Pp5VLG5ITOmbzwQ", "text": "This is my favorite chinese restaurant!  I go about twice and month and if I lived closer I would go more often.  Their mongolian beef is great!  Their lunch special is a great deal if you dine in.", "business_id": "BicQSnGZnY_yuGEDkhVfnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "huTDGf8mt5cfKkIcUuSSdw", "review_id": "6XQYx9xAVHgq95ISUvTScg", "text": "Went here based on Yelp reviews and everything was great, had the pupu platter, loved it all except for the wing sauce (I'm from Buffalo), wonton soup, mongolin beef and orange peel chicken. Clean restaurant, plenty of parking, good prices but service was slow as molases and there was only 3 other tables occupied when we we there.", "business_id": "BicQSnGZnY_yuGEDkhVfnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-nwhlUT3N7-yhvvpSTLQXg", "review_id": "Y4MYLk0rXPyjELeV7d5Vug", "text": "I agree with everyone else you do not go to this place for the decor you go for the food.  My wife LOVES Chinese food and could eat it every night.  This is one of a hand full of places that she will get take out from.\n\nThe Moo Shu is some of the best i have ever had.  I mean better then the stuff i remember eating back on the east coast growing up and that is hard to do.", "business_id": "BicQSnGZnY_yuGEDkhVfnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UuOYE5McVFfmzkZ4bRGLPA", "review_id": "jrD0lZkrnxwoTbcFIfZsqw", "text": "Absolutely typical mid-range Chinese fair. The Pu Pu platter that other reviews raved about was middle of the road, with the eggrolls at the low end and beef skewers a bit better than average.\n\nThe House Special Sesame Chicken was good, but nothing special, and a bit too sweet for my taste. The Moo Shu Pork was not bad at all, but was absolutely typical of the dish.\n\nIn general, it was slightly above average for typical Chinese food fair. Nothing special to remember the place, and there are a dozen others like it in town.\n\nAt 6pm on a Saturday night, we were the only table when seated, with two other tables being seated afterwards, but there were at least 5 phone calls for takeout while we were there, there was certainly nothing about the decor to recommend eating in versus takeout.", "business_id": "BicQSnGZnY_yuGEDkhVfnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PNS9z4aFDbfhpIsHCfNvNg", "review_id": "QOyTlJJIZ_ZysQ5YCfV_cQ", "text": "I love me some take-out Chinese. My body is programmed to crave it every Sunday night. \n\nI've never eaten at Little Shanghai (only take-out) but what everyone is saying is spot on... very 1990's Chinese restaurant decor, which I kinda love. It's absolutely not a place I'd want to go for a date night (I'd feel very upset I'd wasted the time and effort getting cute because you probably won't see other human beings - probably why they offer a 20% discount for sit-in dining) but its great for good, reasonably priced take-out Chinese food.\n\nI've had four-star experiences at Little Shanghai but in general I'd give it 3-stars. I get Moo Goo Gai Pan - basically chicken and vegetables and its good but could use a little more flavor. My husband gets the sweet & sour chicken or Seseame Chicken and they could use some vegetables and more chicken, less breading. \n\nThe house fried rice is tasty and the egg rolls are pretty good. It looks like I need to try this Pu Pu Plater everyone is raving about.", "business_id": "BicQSnGZnY_yuGEDkhVfnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pprq_7lgBT-WDFGPQe1a_w", "review_id": "FRvJpmnWbXE45BucRyjkpQ", "text": "This place has pretty good. Food was fresh and the service was good. Just not the best chinese food I have had in phoenix.", "business_id": "BicQSnGZnY_yuGEDkhVfnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "OUdHM_gKTfTQ-hHZHqczsA", "review_id": "LQXYeMf2IztWXQrQZGgfyA", "text": "It was Christmas Eve, and we were hungry so we followed some other cars turning into their parking lot.  We were the only Chinese people in there besides the staff.\n\nOMG, it was like a time warp back to when Chinese were cooking for Americans.  The decor was so eclectic, I can't even tell you what style it was.  Not real Chinese or pretend Chinese, not upscale or tattered.  You've got to see it for yourself (if you really want to know).\n\nI had to order a pupu platter which came with a flame and some sweet, sticky chicken wings, fried wontons, fried shrimps, beef on sticks, and shrimp toast (I think).  All the Chinese restaurants I go to in NY don't have it in their menu.  What can I say...fun and not too bad.\n\nThe fried duck was overcooked and dry.  The other things thing sauteed string beans and shrimp with sizzling rice were alright.  \n\nLet's just say it wasn't the best meal I ever had.", "business_id": "BicQSnGZnY_yuGEDkhVfnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mKAjaoumV6-MZFUTP0Eznw", "review_id": "w9lQtWE-i40bFJ8QVQcvBA", "text": "went to Little Shanghai last night (wednesday) with a friend; we were in no hurry, had a lot of personal stories to catch up on, so the slow service didn't bother us.  they were busy and i think there were only four people working: Dad in the kitchen, Mom taking orders, and two boys who didn't speak much English delivering food and cleaning.  we shared some pot stickers that were excellent and a spicy sauce with fresh scallions; Tommy had the lemon chicken - breaded boneless, skinless breast in a tart and tangy lemon sauce; i talked to Mom and asked for suggestions, and wound up with crispy noodles \"with three\" - turned out to be shrimp, beef and pork.... plus some lobster bits and pea pods, broccoli, oyster mushrooms, water chestnuts, bean sprouts, carrots-celery-onions (if i said Mirepoix would that be snooty?) .... anyway the dish was delicious!\nWe spent a casual 2 hours with great food in a comfy place for twenty bucks apiece including wine and beers.  the food was fresh and properly prepared - a good Chinese restaurant catering to Arcadia Honkies.", "business_id": "BicQSnGZnY_yuGEDkhVfnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "X_kPh3nt0AJPNPHye2rTlA", "review_id": "0aTb7bXT1iZ4WOV0usSSQg", "text": "I.do not care what anyone says if you are in the mood for greasy delicious and heavy chinese go here...the mooshu pork and house fried rice are delicious...the sesame chicken and potstickers are to die for...gave it 4 stars because the decor is not great and the service is touch and go but its great if want great take out!!! They deliver too!!! Yay!!", "business_id": "BicQSnGZnY_yuGEDkhVfnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9ebaAGLVIgGKpDLFwmvaiQ", "review_id": "xLvW47i5kbXqnFWmxQiEsA", "text": "Just ordered food from here this evening for delivery. I have NO idea how this place gets 4 1/2 stars on here.  It was the worst chinese food I have ever eaten.  We ordered sesame chix which was soggy and gross. The eggrolls were overpriced and are more like a spring roll. the lomein is okay but will never get food from here again.", "business_id": "BicQSnGZnY_yuGEDkhVfnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6K6GvIJZ_G_luOrVZDwrZw", "review_id": "9X7pwH2e7JiB-dIVucoZ-A", "text": "The staff is always friendly.  They never ever get a Pick Up or Delivery order wrong (tested over the years).\nThis restaurant does a great job with Hot & Sour soup, it has a lot of stuff in it including nice fat shrimp which I love, very complex flavors. YUM\nI am an eggplant fan - they treat it right!  Spousal Unit favors the Kung Pao Beef which is not on the menu but they always make it for him with a smile (its fried, you have been warned).\nI love this place, its like going next door to your friends house and having her Chinese Grandma cook for you!  Down home, good portions, veggies are never overcooked!", "business_id": "BicQSnGZnY_yuGEDkhVfnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cRHWwck-PlAo2-xXbG_V2g", "review_id": "gutouP618PtkEYcMjstY1A", "text": "We like to order from here for take out.  We usually get Moo Goo Gai Pan, Mongolian Chicken, and egg rolls.  They always get the order right.  It is nice to eat here too, there usually isn't a huge crowd for dinner (I'm not sure about lunch).  The decor isn't much to look at, but the food is very authentic and that is what I come here for. Very tasty.", "business_id": "BicQSnGZnY_yuGEDkhVfnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Zf14O0Smzd3Z-OZ-d7ULGA", "review_id": "ATXRNXH5mACVmWrVD-lYlA", "text": "There are so many Asian restaurants, including the Chinese Cultural Center near by the office.  Little Shanghai has been by far the most consistent with the quality and customer service.  The delivery is super quick to our office (about 2 miles away), they never miss an order and the food is great.  I always get the Beef and Broccoli and the office usually splits a few orders of Pork, Vegetable or Chicken lo mein.  Very yummy stuff!\n\n2 years later, still great food and service!!!!!!!!!!", "business_id": "BicQSnGZnY_yuGEDkhVfnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1Ryrpx7M4ziOAcQoScfNRQ", "review_id": "f2IW_ljrmZwdpyMdKw1Mdg", "text": "Awwwe - I call this \"the little unknown Chinese food treasure of PHX\" So good - cooked fresh, fresh ingredients and awesome staff. Doesn't look like much from the outside and inside is kinda plain and basic but the food is D'lish! I took some friends that didn't like Lo Mien, sweet and sour pork or fried rice - well now they like it! Don't forget to try the very healthy yummy Soup Fried rice :)", "business_id": "BicQSnGZnY_yuGEDkhVfnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ys80nWbsc6NUaB_PLf4mmg", "review_id": "4Jc5T-QqYFatwmnTTZyYBg", "text": "ordered food while at work not only did we get about food over an hour late  but i've had better frozen eggrolls than this place and the rice was terrible. Definately have had much better food in the valley.", "business_id": "BicQSnGZnY_yuGEDkhVfnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AaHXbzxbLyNivuHHcdpGgw", "review_id": "Io2VwDuBiw1SMpC6KcBeVw", "text": "When my husband worked near Arcadia, this was our go-to place for a \"cheap Chinese\" lunch. It was a good solid experience, nothing delightful but nothing offensive either. We give the overall rating of food, service, and ambience 3.5 stars. \n\nOur experience with the food is the standard fare:  Lemon Chicken, Moo Goo Gai Pan, Kung Pao Shrimp, and Sweet and Sour Chicken. In particular, I recall the Lemon Chicken was tender and plentiful but a tad too sweet for me; also, I probably liked the Kung Pao Shrimp the best for the well-cooked veg and yummy shrimp. On the side, I found the eggrolls rather average, but the hot and sour, as reviewers have noted, well above average for the bevy of complex flavors and numerous shrimp.\n\nThe decor is plain and slightly 80s cheesy, but it's fine for a quick lunch drop-in during the week. The staff is friendly but not too friendly, which is acceptable and probably preferable to over-attentive in my opinion. It's a solid place overall.\n\nI wouldn't go out of my way to head down this way to Little Shanghai unless there was a reason to be in the area, but I would stop in \"when in Rome!\" Cheers!", "business_id": "BicQSnGZnY_yuGEDkhVfnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wcOqMTV92kxOornA42KyoA", "review_id": "JsBNzCHejtfR69mDe4GCsg", "text": "Decided to try on FRI 04MAY2012 - it was about 1:30PM and they close at 2PM; so, the expectations were not high; but, I was pleasantly surprised.  I ordered the combination noodle soup; I really enjoyed it; but only thing would be do not put in soy sauce in the soup; it was a little dark for me, also wished they had BBQ Pork in the soup also.  But, will be back!!!", "business_id": "BicQSnGZnY_yuGEDkhVfnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1Fb00S_Nj4nI4n_vJyQG7A", "review_id": "ZBXa4I-VVl3yNBDAW-v53g", "text": "This place must have an insect infestation. About a month ago my sister ordered take out and found a cricket in her almond chicken. When she called and confronted them about the situation they showed no remorse or shock. The next day she took the food back. What is really disburing about this is that when I shared the story with my best friend she said she had a fly on her plate several years ago. I will never eat here again.", "business_id": "BicQSnGZnY_yuGEDkhVfnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YXfy4KxIKZPW-jzm1zjqMQ", "review_id": "d9SwGfln_N5RC-6l1yishA", "text": "My very favorite Chinese food place in AZ. I have been going there for about 15 years now and the food is consistently delicious. The honey dipped wings are amazing! Poo Poo platter = yum. The house fried rice = yum. The shrimp chow mien =yum. I haven't tasted anything on their menu that I didn't love. Great service, great place to take your family.", "business_id": "BicQSnGZnY_yuGEDkhVfnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "w9yneCFjacLCEEeG8ET5lw", "review_id": "DAZxr7Rzkia7HnquehlmGQ", "text": "Favorite Arcadia Chinese Delivery!\n\nWe've tried a few different places in the area, and decided Little Shanghai is consistently our favorite! Great spring rolls, wonton soup.  Have had everything from mu shu, fried rice, chow mein (beef chow mein is our usual order), etc... it's all good! \nThe meat seems better quality than other chinese takeout.  Staff is friendly, have never had an issue with wrong order.  Also - huge props, they bring the order in a sturdy box, especially when ordering soup, so that's appreciated.  Delivery usually takes 45 minutes on a standard night.  Only complaint is that we've gotten food that is a little cold, probably on busier nights when it takes more like 45-60 mins.", "business_id": "BicQSnGZnY_yuGEDkhVfnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pJK1iS2seiKKNpigBHw8tA", "review_id": "MA7h67iwpK3pAU2kFIGg3w", "text": "I was invited to lunch here by a former co-worker.  In short, the food was fantastic.  Fast, good and lots of it.  Their lunch specials are very affordable.  Service was friendly and fast.  I always get their almond chicken and it is delicious.  Spring rolls are good as are the fried wonton.  I understand the soup is really good as well.  I've been back a few times and it is always good.  Getting lunch from there today for myself and two co-workers. :)", "business_id": "BicQSnGZnY_yuGEDkhVfnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SPHXvrRXnajqW5I62ldYkw", "review_id": "u7pjN89tvWdKmeH4CjfhLw", "text": "Ok.. First time I ordered from this place. I wanted to try something new. Sorry I did! Ordered some thing simple, Mongolian beef. I took a few bites and i was disgusted how raw the beef was. I don't mean med rare or rare. I mean raw! It was so unappetizing I just threw it in the trash. I can't find one redeeming quality about what I ate. Don't even get me started on the wife's entree and soup! Yuck! However, the egg roll was good! At least it was cooked! What was delivered to me was not even fit for the stray cat in the front yard!  Please... Read this.. I rarely criticize, but this was down right horrible! What a waste of money!", "business_id": "BicQSnGZnY_yuGEDkhVfnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DM-l3LuRG9150FO7J2E_vw", "review_id": "RzmqbP_4pIbEeA9WKgT3Fg", "text": "best chinese food in the world!! \nthats it!", "business_id": "BicQSnGZnY_yuGEDkhVfnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-YxM80eZlS6ft7U59M42hw", "review_id": "hvSEf8TJRqfwsOtmcSSIPg", "text": "Food is good but I was told I could not have a refill on my soda... Completely turned off by this. You charge me $2 for a soda and will not give 1 refill? Shame!", "business_id": "BicQSnGZnY_yuGEDkhVfnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ib18qGWmZwaGAtxFbj8FDA", "review_id": "nYQlodrI0X2_xpEwg_5QBA", "text": "Ordered the takeout combination special for four.  It was awful.  The chicken wings were raw, not just under cooked.  We stopped to  alert the management.  They refused to reverse the charges even though we dropped off their food to show them. The ridiculous reply was. \"You bit into the wings, so no refund.\"  Although we order take-out 3 to 4 times a week, we will never go back.", "business_id": "BicQSnGZnY_yuGEDkhVfnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i6agBff9achct6gVsVEQtA", "review_id": "Zjo-xylcH-iCNiQ7fEbApQ", "text": "Great treatment.  Tasty food.  Clean.  Friendly.  Price is right.  Very accommodating.  My first thought for Chinese food is to patronize Little Shanghai.  Bring your business here.  Even if you live a bit far away, the drive is worth it, in my opinion, because they treat you well and give you the food you want.  Go see for yourself.", "business_id": "BicQSnGZnY_yuGEDkhVfnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aJiHBzIMoTsr9ELXFHbevQ", "review_id": "W-mEXeO6M_8YJBci9py_WA", "text": "I was skeptical after reading the negative reviews, but it's close so I decided to try it out. This place is amazing, no waiting, quick friendly service. The food is so good. I haven't tried everything on the menu, but what I have tried is delicious.  I highly recommend giving Little Shanghai a try.", "business_id": "BicQSnGZnY_yuGEDkhVfnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "T3n2nvbGKVeAoBeDcoLZnA", "review_id": "HjBMnRDuWqg4qEZYJR8uYA", "text": "Very good food! Fast delivery!", "business_id": "BicQSnGZnY_yuGEDkhVfnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TRl5jiNFI2m0wfH6CqO3_A", "review_id": "S-MqCG8iitUBsJThZUTXWw", "text": "The shrimp fried rice and teriyaki chicken were good, but the rest of our order left a lot to be desired.  The crab puffs were missing a key ingredient....the crab!!!  That was really disappointing.  The beef and broccoli and cashew chicken didn't score high marks with our group.  Not sure we will give them another try.", "business_id": "BicQSnGZnY_yuGEDkhVfnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_sdt1Pv347cuM0N13AKxKQ", "review_id": "MWKE87pzCeXNrwhG6T1AZA", "text": "Since I was 8 years old I have been coming here. I am 24 now. That's sixteen years as a customer. We order about 4 times a year for the past few years.\n\nLet me detail some changes. Instead of serving their food in the take out boxes many people associate with Chinese they changed this procedure about a year ago. Now they come on cheap plastic plates with a top that can be sealed. Why does this matter? The volume of food you get in these plates is less than what it used to be. So I let that go, I kept ordering. My orders usually end up about 45-50 bucks.\n\nYesterday, I had my worst service and food that I have ever received. I MADE a yelp account because I am so pissed off. The Teriyaki chicken was hard, rock hard. It tasted like 2 day old leftovers. The kind that were left under a lamp. The PuPu Platter which costs 9.50 a piece contained jack sh1t. I ordered TWO of them , that is 19 dollars of Pu Pu Platter and the result I took a picture of because I couldn't believe it. \n\nThis is what 19 dollars looks like : http://i.imgur.com/TZhEuV5.jpg\n\nI called back, and was told this was a normal portion. Lol. \n\nI have been going here for years, and they finally lost me as a customer yesterday. I can say for certainty that I will never order from this place again, and neither should you. \n\nAs an aside I added up 50 an order 5 times a year for 16 years, me and my family have probably spent around 4000 dollars at this one place throughout that time.\n\nBye bye.", "business_id": "BicQSnGZnY_yuGEDkhVfnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "orrxn37xLl4x2kQtu75K5w", "review_id": "8N25IupASdlaqyKL7c9fGA", "text": "Good food good beer,  bring the family.  I prefer lunch because you get more but dinner is great too.  Great service,  great service!!!", "business_id": "BicQSnGZnY_yuGEDkhVfnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q0tvHsHp4FjO8hDWNHAGJA", "review_id": "a7gZAgugWTfGSHW-hl1WuQ", "text": "Okay used to be a 5 quickly turned into a 1 star all because of one night my family & I had been screwed over by this place.. If you have a family of 4 or more be prepared to wait wait wait and watch everyone else eat & leave before you even get the sight of food. I really enjoyed getting the hot tea they bring to your table before your meal I didn't even receive that we got one pot for 8 people including children.. two people were served food after 2 hours I honestly question myself why we waited so long waited some more, two people in our family finished their meal and the rest of us were still waiting. Did not even refill water, told the server continuously that other guests were eating and leaving before we even got a plate of something...we decided to leave we expressed our frustration to the \"owner\" if that's what she even was and we refused to pay for nothing we received, we stormed out of there and she had the nerve to run out and record all of our license plates.. are you flipping kidding me.. no one was kidding when they told us \"all they care about is, you got your food right?\" The two out of eight people that came to dinner came back to the restaurant asked for them to please throw out the license plate numbers they \"sightly\" discounted the bill for the two plates & we now vow to never return to this crap hole of a restaurant. I will miss that lemon chicken but im sure there is another restaurant out there that would gladly appreciate our money than this place...\n\noh & I went into labor a few hours after this to top it all off. thanks little shanghai, thanks for sending me into labor....", "business_id": "BicQSnGZnY_yuGEDkhVfnA", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 11, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "6x_53fWME1nKiA_LGsufbw", "text": "I admit it - I had to \"fake bake\" in hopes of getting rid of some major strap marks... and now I'm red as a lobster!\n\nWell - the above is true except for the part about being red as a lobster... thank goodness, right?  It just sounded more interesting to lead into my review that way!\n\nI don't believe in tanning salons - especially because living in Arizona, we have all of the natural UV rays one could ask for... but believe it or not, it's rare that I take the time to lay out.  Nonetheless, I'm in a wedding this weekend and I'm wearing a strapless dress, so something had to be done.\n\nI remembered seeing Camelback Tanning over at 38th Street and Indian School by Thai Lahna, so I popped in there.  Sandy was working the front desk and was sweet as can be... not the typical person I imagined would work at a tanning salon - she was more a motherly type and made me feel comfortable right away.  She took the time to assess what bed would be best for my visit, whipped me up a special bronzer, and walked me into the room to show me exactly what to do.\n\nFifteen minutes was all it took... and for $7, I think it did the trick!  I can't say that I'll be back soon but it's good to know that if I need a little (un)natural color, Camelback Tanning delivers!", "business_id": "2FiLqh18ypsamf2vZOj7eA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "troGv2y-fUP6oMyVku5jbw", "review_id": "WnDi7pQQv-_clJu90P_Q0g", "text": "A little bit older... but that's what makes it great. because it's older, the prices are cheaper. 7$ for one tan is GREAT... because most places I know charge around 10$. That 7$ single tan gets you 20 minutes in a lay down bed or 12 minutes in a stand up. There is also airbrush tanning and high pressure tanning. Great selection for a great price.\n\nAnd honestly, could two sweeter people own it? Probably not. The man who helped me was covering for his sick wife (hope you got better!).\n\nI know that I'm brown and naturally dark skinned... but I like to tan every few weeks/once a month to even my color. So monthly packages (which are usually the best deal) do NOT work for me... I'm happy that I could find a place where single tanning sessions and such inexpensive packages are available.", "business_id": "2FiLqh18ypsamf2vZOj7eA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LP8JFPcEtA0ti8g_BRBX4w", "review_id": "5XIP3iKr8dHl0pTT4o7bzA", "text": "The only place I'll ever go when I need a seasonal faux tan. \n\nMy visits typically take 45 minutes--15 to tan, 30 to chew the fat with Sandy. The Proprietors here are so awesome you won't care that the beds are a little older or that there's dust on the self-tune radio. As for the pricing, I highly doubt anybody else in the Arcadia area can compete. (I think you can get two weeks of unlimited tanning for some absurdly low price of like $30)\n\nI've never used their spray tanning but I've heard nothing but good reviews. \n\nAs mentioned in earlier reviews, Camelback Tanning is located next to Thai Lana, arguably CenPho's greatest Thai restaurant. So next time you're in the 38th St/Indian School area stop and see Sandy at Camelback Tanning, and then head two doors down for some of the best Pad Thai you'll ever eat.", "business_id": "2FiLqh18ypsamf2vZOj7eA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zGP9rHY-WwHqMpbVz_X5IA", "review_id": "lRtRcPyWZ6ITNrpSf4PcAA", "text": "The beds are definitely a bit older. No built in fan or radio, but they have both set up just outside. If you are okay with that, then you should really check them out. You WILL NOT find better pricing or nicer people in Scottsdale. I've heard great things about Sandy's airbrushing skills, and I plan to try it next month.", "business_id": "2FiLqh18ypsamf2vZOj7eA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0LOQYfwdFetaQ-gc6h9NLA", "review_id": "jxU9I6gbUm2hWwuDFkf-Qw", "text": "I have been coming here for years!  The prices are great and the owner is a gem!  (The rest of the staff is great too!)  Even though I haven't been in at least a year (I was flying on the east coast) she knew my name and remembered what I do and whatnot. ( I was never a regularly tanning person. I am generally very pale and usually just tan when I have a special occasion. Last time I was going often was my friends wedding 3 years ago....\n\nAnyway. She is amazing the prices are great and Its very hygienic.  According to previous reviews the beds are older. But I dont mind...  its not worth paying a lot more and going somewhere snooty....", "business_id": "2FiLqh18ypsamf2vZOj7eA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ECgpEdczr1qOtnO_CHcs4w", "review_id": "ra1x2hiYeSq5h81rec34AA", "text": "Camel back Tanning is a great little spot in Phoenix AZ. Was on a trip and stopped in for a Tan before i hit the pool in sunny  AZ. My skin is very light and i didn't want to burn in the sun. So i did a light tan for 15 min and that did the trick. I didn't get burned & the vacation was great.  Great salon!  Clean, reasonable fees, and EVERYONE is nice and friendly. The owner, Stephen, is great & super friendly and helpful. I saw color in just 2 visits and will absolutely come again on my next vacation. Great find and convenient hours.", "business_id": "2FiLqh18ypsamf2vZOj7eA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-qJm5Kxx9U7oVKHYDUBsbQ", "review_id": "BEO5VTwtQwpF0GLGp9hK7w", "text": "This is definitely my go to for when I'm in need of some color.  Whether it be a base tan needed before a vaca, maintaining that glow throughout winter... or even during the hot summer months when I just don't have time to lay out for hours.\n\nMost salons down here require a monthly membership. Not Camelback Tanning! The packages are all so flexible.. & inexpensive! I personally buy the individual 7 tans.. They never expire and can be used for either a bed or a stand up.. My personal preference is the stand up.\n\nLet's not get me started on the tanning lotion.  Same exact lotion I paid 90 bucks for in NY is sold here for 23 bucks !! What a deal!  .. Actually feel a little silly now looking back and paying so much for it.\n\nThe staff here is amazing and so is the ownership.  . You can truly tell they care about their customers... I've been coming here for years and I've never had a bulb out. \n\nI personally drive to Arcadia area just to go tanning here.. I live in south Scottsdale.  Worth the drive for me? - heck ya! .. I'll sacrifice time for quality any day of the week.\n\nIf you're new to the area or just looking for a place where you can save some $ ... Camelback tanning is my TOP recommendation.", "business_id": "2FiLqh18ypsamf2vZOj7eA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QcqwEeAM28GU-_I0dyVBWw", "review_id": "SQYTieY9MSi_Boi7pyci5g", "text": "Love it here! Great beds...always see amazing results! Staff is VERY knowledgeable and friendly! Good prices and a variety of lotions to chose from at any price point! Have been coming here for months and will continue! So happy to find such a great place so close home!!!", "business_id": "2FiLqh18ypsamf2vZOj7eA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TYX8I9iRG01kPn7JxQW4gw", "review_id": "bg2nvjz7EKPMecLpyKQfyQ", "text": "Great custom spray tan. I have been coming here for years. Sandy usually does my spray tan but Wendy has sprayed me also.Both are awesome. I can choose how dark or light I want to be. Sometimes I just need to hide  my tank top tan lines or sometimes I do it before vacation. Really seems to be a good base so I dont get burned.The tan last around 10 to 12 days for me. I have tried other places but the tans don't last. I drive 45 minutes to get here and it is definitely worth it! Highly recommend.", "business_id": "2FiLqh18ypsamf2vZOj7eA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eJvpf8Z2xLY4kCwdRSDP4w", "review_id": "6kwzOu-AXo-ApDhwmAZZ5A", "text": "This is my favorite tanning spot in Phoenix. Great prices and packages and a super friendly staff.  They gave me a discount on my package because I'm a regular.", "business_id": "2FiLqh18ypsamf2vZOj7eA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "X52P0UaUjnSonL79G0dNhQ", "text": "Ditto to Patti's review below mine... I recently switched to this 'discount dry cleaners' and I'm saving tons of $$$!  It is great quality and I have not had any problems yet (knock on wood)!  Every item is just $1.99 unless you bring in a coupon that they send out every few weeks direct mail and then you can get it for $1.75 each - even better!  \n\nI've even given them items that say 'do not dry clean' by accident, and they've caught them and refunded my money.  Be prepared that you pay when you drop off, and you need to pay with cash or check to avoid any additional fees.", "business_id": "MJFQJCbA71OO7ugFY4cb4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IVgxU4NxpCa8yLB8Xu-Nrw", "review_id": "ZVkvvaPsdFzrzcczJmLuuQ", "text": "Great value.  The cost has gone up to a whopping $2.25 for dry cleaning items, but they do send out coupons for $1.95.  I've also tried to drop off items that aren't dry clean friendly and they've been aware enough to check the labels themselves for anything that doesn't look like a standard dry cleaning item.  I had one incident where the plastic adjustment piece on a strap of one of my tops broke while they were cleaning it and they paid to have a tailor fix it and that strap actually works better than the other one now.  :)  Good service and fast, in by 9am and out by 5pm.", "business_id": "MJFQJCbA71OO7ugFY4cb4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "upssaszVG_egJVRKBU5Dzg", "review_id": "v63_mGU94-pQVjOnRgk_AA", "text": "This is my dry cleaner of choice! When I first moved to Phoenix three years ago, I set out to find a dry cleaner that wasn't gonna break me. Sadly, most of them here in the valley do have outrageous prices, and for what? I tried a lot of them and I never really saw the value.\n\nThankfully I just happened upon Park Avenue Cleaners and I've never looked back. The employees are always extremely friendly and the prices per piece whether laundered or dry cleaned are very reasonable. I've taken everything here from dress shirts and slacks to ties with stains and even my comforter. Everything has come back better than before and extra points for not returning my shirts with broken buttons, which I'm guessing is the result from over-steaming them.\n\nI've recently moved, and Park Avenue Cleaners is no longer convenient but that's not gonna stop me from going out of my way to continue to use their services. Top notch!", "business_id": "MJFQJCbA71OO7ugFY4cb4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D5I9x6Uun4-N37vCm30Mzg", "review_id": "8tjUqIBilk1sfm_g3TTW2A", "text": "Before I got to wear scrubs to work, which is probably the greatest thing ever, this was my go to dry cleaner.  Everything is $2.25, and if you have it in before 9, it's done by 3:30.  The staff was friendly, and everything is basic and simple, the way it should be.  I kind of miss having to get my work clothes dry cleaned.  They only accept debit cards (w/ a .50 fee) or cash.", "business_id": "MJFQJCbA71OO7ugFY4cb4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "80PHOfM8KOBb7xEQN4C0lg", "review_id": "iDUcj2xPP-r7m_DF9zzgnQ", "text": "there seems to be an abundance of cleaners in the area surrounding this one, but I think I have found a standout among the rest on the first try. I just moved to the area and this was the closest to my house, so naturally, it got the first crack at my business. \n\nThis place keeps customer service alive! When dropping off a few pairs of pants, everyone was very nice, and the service was quick. I'm usually a little weary of the quality of work for the pay up front style cleaners, but when I picked the pants up, the quality was spot on. Picking up my pants is when I became impressed with this place. \n\nI had washed my flat front khakis at home because they were fairly dirty, and sometimes I feel like it's nice to wash out the dry cleaning chemicals after a few cycles through the cleaners. Because I had washed them at home, the pressed crease was no longer visible, and since they didn't see a crease when I dropped them off, they didn't put one back in. I noticed this at pickup, and even though it was completely my fault, in that I didn't ask for a crease, the guy that helped me insisted on re-pressing them, free of charge. He stated, \"you should be completely satisfied.\" I even offered to pay for them, since it was my error, and other than that the work was fine. I decided not to take him up on his offer, and just take them without the crease, and he went a step further to offer me a coupon to get two items pressed or cleaned free of charge in the future. This was completely unnecessary, but a great way to earn loyalty to business, ensure I was completely satisfied, and keep me coming back, which I will. Great to see that customer service is not dead. \n\nThe only slight negative of this place is the $.50 fee on credit/debit transactions. I understand that they get hit hard with fees, but in this day and age, it was pure luck I had cash on me at that moment. I think they might have waived the fee over a minimum purchase, but I don't fully recall, so if the minimum is only $5 or so, I guess I'll just remember to take more than 2 items at a time. \n\nAnd the flat rate of $2.25 per item? Certainly not the lowest I've seen, but pretty reasonable, especially for the friendly customer service I received.", "business_id": "MJFQJCbA71OO7ugFY4cb4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n5r0zhic4m9MiGH-7Hjziw", "review_id": "lkrrOBV6h86_ENbdK0TMUg", "text": "This place was awesome.  You could tell they tried to fancy it up a bit inside, too, which shows interest in appearance.  Appearance matters when working on my clothes!  \n\nFirst made contact via email and the owner responded in very timely manner directly answering my questions.  He was polite.\n\nMade a visit and that woman at the desk was friendly, nice and smiled/laughed with us.  Saying \"thank you\" to customers is very important.  Why is it that we as customers always end up saying thank you when we pay???  Nothing wrong with that, but shouldn't the clerk say that as well?\n\nClothes and comforter were picked up and, according to my source, everything looked great and was ready when advised!\n\nA little more costly and not close to my location, but worth the drive.  Great job, Park Ave.!", "business_id": "MJFQJCbA71OO7ugFY4cb4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hX4jNltFgttCaRO7O10lMA", "review_id": "ZA8MhBF1frzsawEFt2YedA", "text": "Tried this cleaner because of previous reviews and I am in total agreement with them. Great customer service, all my items came out great. Price was very reasonable as well. \nI will be returning with more items in the future.", "business_id": "MJFQJCbA71OO7ugFY4cb4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "4twxO_E2xwoc209N24mm1A", "review_id": "mbELJXHLHCIXxRonM3xn7A", "text": "This has been my dry cleaner of choice for the last two years!  The service is great!  \nYou're usually greeted within seconds of walking in.  Your clothes are counted, you pay and your ticket is printed within minutes!  The employees are always very friendly and  pay close attention if you have any special instructions regarding your garments.  The price, $2.25/item for dry cleaning, is very reasonable!  One can often times find coupons for $1.99/item which was my initial motivator for trying out this cleaner.  \n\nThey also offer same day dry cleaning service at no additional price.  Drop off your items before 9:00 AM and pick them up by 4:00PM!  Great for those in a hurry!  \n\nCash is preferred but they will take debit cards for a $0.50 fee.", "business_id": "MJFQJCbA71OO7ugFY4cb4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zU-emRKpQhq0CfojpOVi2A", "review_id": "0nB3F1uNNIfiNKD2TOw0yA", "text": "BEST DRY CLEANER IN PHX!  For especially hard stains on delicate fabrics ask that they put it to David, the owners, attention. He has worked miracles on my silk dresses that had guacamole and my attempt to treat the stain, soda water! Lesson learned just rush it to David!", "business_id": "MJFQJCbA71OO7ugFY4cb4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Di9VOsqfHtmWBqErBuwCQQ", "review_id": "MR7bXI6GriyAQ0OJb8eG-Q", "text": "After reading the other Yelp reviews we decided to give them a try.  I made the mistake of taking all of our dry cleaning instead of just taking a few things as trial run.  My wife had 3 expensive cardigans that all came back faded and pilly.  My wife had spilled on an expensive dress at a wedding we attended, and when I dropped off the dress the women was very nice and placed tape on the stain.  Unfortunately, the stain was still there when we got everything back.  All in all, with my wife's delicate dry cleaning it was a very poor experience.\n\nI have to go back tomorrow to pick up my dress shirts.  Hopefully they will turn out better.", "business_id": "MJFQJCbA71OO7ugFY4cb4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A-dL97sqkUd-DC-In3ltfw", "review_id": "7X9ywXlIvYM-l9jbQXhhrQ", "text": "this place is FANTASTIC!!! for $2.25/piece, you really can't go wrong with getting your clothes dry cleaned here! The staff was friendly, my clothing came back spotless, and everyone was happy! For all those interviews, conferences, board meetings when you need to be looking sharp, definitely take your clothes to park avenue cleaners!", "business_id": "MJFQJCbA71OO7ugFY4cb4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 11, "useful": 10, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "YzNZNgpOy9tthDnczS_ajg", "review_id": "EJZCSUETXw-WxmfVzKLUNg", "text": "A few general truths I should make everyone aware of before I write my GLOWING review of this establishment:\n\n1) I regularly wear clothes\n2) I regularly drink red wine (almost as regularly as I wear clothes)\n3) Clothes + red wine + effects of said red wine = This is why I can't have nice things.\n\nHowever, Park Avenue is actually in the process of allowing me to defy human logic and somehow cross item #3 off of the list of \"General Truths about Georgeann's Life\" because I swear to god they can clean ANYTHING out of ANYTHING.  And for $2.25!  Just be warned, for some of the tougher stains (which I have many) you will get it back with one of those little signs that says they couldn't get the stain out without damaging the fabric. A lot of my garments come back with this tag, but like I said, I can't have nice things. However, most of the time I see the tag but for the life of me can't find the stain so I don't really care. However, if the piece was expensive or important to me, or if the stain is really noticeable and I am really sad about it, you can always ask them to give it special care and they will blow your mind.\n\nTwo examples: I had a brand new Kensie dress that I absolutely LOVED and brought to Vegas with me almost immediately after buying. Like most of us on our way to vegas, it got completely smashed and was a wrinkled mess when I pulled it out of my suitcase. Like an idiot, I tried to steam iron this rayon dress, despite the facts that rayon does not take well to moisture and I do not know how to iron. What resulted was water stains all over this brand spanking new dress, and me having to improvise an entire Vegas ensemble.  When I brought it in to Park Ave I asked them to please try and remove the stains WITHOUT removing the tags, thinking I might be able to get away with returning it if they really couldn't get the stains out. They got every one of them out, and I'm presuming by hand because I'm pretty sure putting it through the dry clean process would have melted the tags right off. I was SO impressed and asked what I owed for the stain removal. Clearly it could not be the same $2.25 I pay for washable blouses just because they come out all nice and pressed and I don't know how to iron. But it was! I insisted I should pay more, and they insisted that I shouldn't. \n\nMost recently I, ingeniously, decided to wear a white maxi skirt on the fourth of July. You know, that day where everyone gets extremely inebriated in the name of Personal Freedom? Also, that day it was forecasted to rain the whole time? Yes, mud plus a white, floor-length skirt sounded like a good idea to me (this is why I can't have nice things). Of course, like most us on the Fourth of July, the bottom got absolutely trashed and I was not surprised to see the dreaded \"Sorry We Tried :(\" tag hanging when I went to pick it up. I took the plastic off right in the dry cleaners to somberly assess the damage and the girl behind the counter asked if I wanted to send it through again and see what they can do. Why, yes! Thank you for asking! On the second try the skirt came back completely pristine! Again at no extra charge. I am honestly hesitating on posting this review right now because I don't want this place to get too crowded, but they deserve every piece of business they get. GIVE THEM ALL THE STARS!!!", "business_id": "MJFQJCbA71OO7ugFY4cb4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JQsyLbRcUGM1Z4zYrI3nOQ", "review_id": "LZq3NwJAuBIiLQSFmpLETQ", "text": "This place is great.  Always gets things cleaned and done when they say they will.  I think they even get things back the same day, but I haven't used that service yet.   Parking is easy.  As someone else mentioned, the sign out front does NOT say Par Avenue Cleaners, which makes it hard to direct people here.  I have never had to wait in line...either to pick up or drop off.  Only suggestion....EVERYONE pays with debit cards these days...kinda awkward to go to a separate counter to run card, then go back to the other counter for your pick up slips.  Otherwise love this place.", "business_id": "MJFQJCbA71OO7ugFY4cb4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k5Qp3va9jlWVOuXY_pJDLQ", "review_id": "Ba9kIcG-glHdQozoq6pxFQ", "text": "Simple quick service.  Stop by, drop off your goods, pay and then you're off.  If you place your order before 9, you can pick it up after 4p.  \n\nWhat more can a peep ask for?  Free of course, but then I'd have to find somewhere new.  \n\nFriendly staff, I have never waited longer than walking to register.", "business_id": "MJFQJCbA71OO7ugFY4cb4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7_0zhPMHSZJsesaytHo8Fw", "review_id": "0Ngz_inxT4uTlzFX4Sdebw", "text": "I keep giving them chances and they continue to fail. All my husbands shirts are ALWAYS wrinkled and with stains on them. This shouldn't be the case because I'm paying for my clothes to be cleaned and ironed! I tried to address the issue the first time this happened and one of the girls there was really rude. I honestly don't plan on coming back ever. Really bad customer service and they don't do what a dry cleaner is suppose to do.", "business_id": "MJFQJCbA71OO7ugFY4cb4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "oC0kwGvgaAeT3ZIxdxTcJA", "review_id": "3wUH0UoyvT6GYjFGxDFDwQ", "text": "If I had a child, or if I had a woman who claimed I had a child and I believed her, I'd bring that child here and drop that child off on the counter and trust that that child would be well cared for... That's how much I trust these bastards. They're the best of the best.", "business_id": "MJFQJCbA71OO7ugFY4cb4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ycPeDuvin9STKE3a9-rzAA", "review_id": "wAtb42UXiIrsszG4GPnc5g", "text": "The manager for this place should teach customer service classes. I have used this place for a year and always been wowed by the service (shame on me for never writing a review until now). Then Monday am act of kindness on top of a year of great service made me realize I owe it to them. My car battery died in front of the building and 2 of their staff members came outside to assist and make sure I was taken care of. Talk about going above and beyond. This was over the top. They are great everyday but that was giving 120%!!!", "business_id": "MJFQJCbA71OO7ugFY4cb4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5CS6zA8s3IP5zfIDFtKO7w", "review_id": "p4HNVFwqmwd10YdrSrmz_A", "text": "If you are going anywhere else - you are paying too much & not getting the service you deserve, these people do a great job.  Been coming here for years, if I have someting that needs a minor fix - they get it done, no charge - saves me time & hassle.  Thanks Park Ave - you rock.", "business_id": "MJFQJCbA71OO7ugFY4cb4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DWYH3H49-KhUoJX7TfidaQ", "review_id": "2PzhvQngnV7z66L02fqe7w", "text": "If you're like me, you leave your laundry at the dry cleaners for weeks because it's super expensive and you don't want to pay for it when you get there because you're thinking... why even pick up my old clothes? For $30+ I can buy a new top and just go about my business.\n\nTHAT WON'T HAPPEN HERE!\n\nIt's super cheap - everything is $2.50 AND you prepay, so you get it over with when you drop your clothes off. On top of that - they're great! They've always taken great care of my clothes. If you're going to any other dry cleaner, you're wasting your time.\n\nAlso, coupons for their services are always in those annoying junk mail packets you get in your mail box... I literally open it up just to fish out that coupon and recycle the rest.", "business_id": "MJFQJCbA71OO7ugFY4cb4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lV4vv6sVXDHT03OW5YrMEA", "review_id": "vZA4h2KA3lqVgrgSpEBJ_w", "text": "For me getting prompt service from a dry cleaners is good, but these guys are ROCK STARS!!\n\nThey are always super friendly which is greatly appreciated. \n\nThank you - and keep up the great work!", "business_id": "MJFQJCbA71OO7ugFY4cb4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "THYIqfnLV54VZ_v2hCfq2Q", "review_id": "3yrJilDLoaJRirbJy9K4ww", "text": "Prompt, friendly, and error-free service.  This my work dress pants second home-ha!  I hate ironing/pressing my business casual pants for work, so I bring to Park Avenue.   They always have my garments ready when promised; one time they had miscounted and I had brought more than what I was charged for, and they ate the difference and did not charge me.  This is a prepaid so, no putting your clothes on holiday here.  I get discount emails from them.  My only irritation is that when you use debit they have a surcharge, but you can avoid that by paying cash.  They also have a referral program", "business_id": "MJFQJCbA71OO7ugFY4cb4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bwmXfjwrogAaGqV33kSVpQ", "review_id": "26D8tpn4NUlxVb4mByjrqA", "text": "Cheap and fast dry cleaning. Laundered shirts are less than $2 each. They took care of some stains I had been trying to get rid of for a while. Watch the one-way street out front.", "business_id": "MJFQJCbA71OO7ugFY4cb4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tYnn1Iu_HrtubjxAYZGbeg", "review_id": "OZWxVPGm6624SiU4P6L-lQ", "text": "I found this place after spending WAY too much on drycleaning. It's right near my house and they take good care of me. Prices are great and it's really nice to pre-pay and pop in to pick up my clothes. I highly recommend them!", "business_id": "MJFQJCbA71OO7ugFY4cb4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TBJT0bbPCiRu988HBx6oaQ", "review_id": "cF9GA0HnXd9YSZ7A_gwxPQ", "text": "First time trying out this place and good thing I did. Good, helpful service and a quick turn around. There was a .50 cent debit charge but was waived off for being a first timer.  Pretty awesome, not that many businesses would do that.", "business_id": "MJFQJCbA71OO7ugFY4cb4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IROIggB0q7iP1ZMU1IiyCA", "review_id": "0x-ai6_4aEF4s6eL-Jk20A", "text": "This business is not near my home, but I make the journey.  They do a great job and the owner is especially talented in getting stains out that I was not able to remove myself.  When I have a favorite item that is stained, rather than throw it out, I take it there first.  Sometimes they can't get the stains out, but for the times they can and the low cost, it is so worth it.", "business_id": "MJFQJCbA71OO7ugFY4cb4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_sSWITq7dNpWTW2_-q1low", "review_id": "e0hb00POM5RjKGr5WgdJnQ", "text": "Affordability, customer service, and quality all collide when you speak of Park Avenue Cleaners and David's crew. You do not need to sacrifice your dollars to get the results you want from a dry cleaning experience.\n\nDavid has been there for quite some time and his team has built the relationships necessary to build a successful business. They are part of our community. \n\nIf you need dry cleaning, you need to go to this establishment.", "business_id": "MJFQJCbA71OO7ugFY4cb4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0o0VMEJeQY0pAAZ9nxErBA", "review_id": "KEMw94awcSt5NrZm7TOvRA", "text": "This is a very basic, affordable dry cleaning operation. The staff is always friendly and they send out coupons almost weekly if you live in the area. My clothes always come back great and they are done on time.\nOne thing to note is that they do not clean tablecloths, just FYI.\nParking is easy and its always quick in and out.", "business_id": "MJFQJCbA71OO7ugFY4cb4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q-e5Kriu18oFX5orJkoNhA", "review_id": "DUCPXxfqSUQA3iTNfN8OJw", "text": "I have been searching for as long as I can remember for a good dry cleaner and finally I can end my search! Park Avenue Cleaners is the best. I trust them completely and recommend them highly!", "business_id": "MJFQJCbA71OO7ugFY4cb4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TT8xk3iIG7X-VMOtfLRyMQ", "review_id": "SOVffNFIAk3wcsWp6GMgrQ", "text": "They are fast, and most importantly they never loose the cloths. I have been using them for years.", "business_id": "MJFQJCbA71OO7ugFY4cb4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "jtTD11-gzb_LDG0r8VX3iQ", "text": "I don't know who does the hiring at Park Ave but whoever it  is certainly knows what they are doing.  The staff here is really young but they are service oriented.  I wish I could find more places with they attitude they have here.\n\nThe prices are low, the cleaning is done well, and if there is any question they will redo the garment.\n\nThey keep the price low is by taking cash and checks.  Don't expect to use a credit card.\n\nThere isn't a lot of parking so you may have to park in the parking lots on both sides of the building.  Never hurts to burn a few calories.\n\nI have been using these people for so many years that I really don't remember...maybe 30?  Need i say more?", "business_id": "MJFQJCbA71OO7ugFY4cb4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xW5ajZ7ke4IeRmJylPKagg", "review_id": "7zEGo1dozZcuWNU52CAwqQ", "text": "seriously, how hard is it to make a decent fast food teryaki chicken bowl? and marble sized shumai?  what in the world?  if you're totally destitute and you can't find any other restaurant to spend your last dime on, then go ahead, you have been forewarned.\n\nhow do they stay in business is my question", "business_id": "QplY4p8HHJY0ncbgcpb8WQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "YbNI3D072TctzeNIfF5FtA", "text": "I probably should have yelped it before I went there.  But I was on the road and craving a rice bowl.  The place is dark (makes it dingy for me) and it was so quite for a lunch crowd.  Ordered the house chicken togo.  The taste of the sauce was weird...  not to garlicy, just blah...  Very disappointed...  Never going back!", "business_id": "QplY4p8HHJY0ncbgcpb8WQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2KNPtV5E44vAiEr5BvMkUA", "review_id": "6USa4lzuFh3Fi6SUweYsBg", "text": "I was hoping to run into a Yoshi's, but I was on 32nd Street instead of 24th, so I went to this place instead. I ordered the #1 (teriyaki chicken and rice) with all white meat. The chicken was decent, if a bit on the dry side, but I didn't mind. The rice was good and sticky.  But there was merely a drizzle across the top of the bowl of teriyaki sauce. I got it to go, so when I got home and saw it, I was just disappointed. It wasn't bad, if I had ordered a dry bowl of rice with chicken on top...but alas, I won't be going back unless I am in dire straits and am out of options. It was just kinda bleh.", "business_id": "QplY4p8HHJY0ncbgcpb8WQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ou8j31xw48t84zg6o9LROQ", "review_id": "7guVdwWkbfBbqAPfJIbR7w", "text": "If you like your service poor and your food with hair cooked in it, you've found the right place. Nummy!\n\nI let the hair thing go ONCE. After all it's not as bad as MY cooking, but the second time it happened I let them know they had permanently lost my business. \n\nTheir food is below greasy spoon quality as they do things to meat (at least I THINK it's meat) that are unholy. Like cooking their hair in your food and using salt by the pound on any dish. \n\nI used to love Kyoto bowl back in the nineties, but  I can see why so many of them are closing now. Bad food, bad service. Steer clear.", "business_id": "QplY4p8HHJY0ncbgcpb8WQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tIHyorjlg7zTVLSGsPtQvA", "review_id": "imiSPUWfXHD4DD03TmXMrQ", "text": "This is a frequent lunch spot for me, either to hang out with a good book or take it to go and eat at my desk. My favorite item is the Spicy Teriyaki Chicken bowl with brown rice. It's plenty hot (both in temp and spice), the chicken is moist and there's more than enough sauce to thoroughly mix with the rice. The place is always clean and there's usually a decent but not overwhelming crowd.", "business_id": "QplY4p8HHJY0ncbgcpb8WQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qF5j4x3XtvmCYlPAv9dYEg", "review_id": "lkSKbA_dfIlAyK38ch44Zg", "text": "looks dirty and my simple to make teriyaki chicken bowl was drowned in the watered down sauce, but I was HUNGRY. So I ate it. mid way through I almost choked on a very sharp chicken bone and all for the low price of almost ten bucks for a bowl and small drink? The staff can barely speak English... dont think I will return.", "business_id": "QplY4p8HHJY0ncbgcpb8WQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CAlxnkAuqNetlUmWtCQ_eQ", "review_id": "TbhR5FnoyH1k2sxgYaZHrQ", "text": "I have played hockey here for years.\nThe facilities are decent and the employees are friendly and helpful, I have become friends with many of them.\nThe league prices are reasonable, compared to other facilities in town.\nThere is a decent amount of teams and leagues for all levels.\nThe game times for league hockey and pick-up hockey can be demanding, late times during the week, some after 10 pm. The priority is public skating and high school hockey. I guess they realize they can get away with it.\nThe ice is usually pretty good, the locker rooms fairly clean. There is a pro shop with a limited supply of hockey/skating products for sale and the prices are pretty steep.\nNever had anything from the snack bar, but they offer items from hot chocolate to nachos. \nKids birthday parties are available as well as private bookings and ice rental.", "business_id": "5eplbhUFhY4_uL7tV2VxAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "fpWiDfJVWqDNWbfft22anQ", "review_id": "r7kkhSJtMd814oaIEUQVrA", "text": "http://www.arcadiaice.com/\n\nI discovered Arcadia Ice Arena after responding to a Craigslist ad looking for a Program Director who knew how to ice skate.  I responded, and scheduled an interview with Jim - the owner.\n\nLet me begin by saying by Jim is one of the most inspirational and community-minded people I've ever met - and I've met quite a few.  He began working at the arena as a young teen, and continued to do so while he pursued his college degree in Accounting.  He went on to play pro hockey, winning a championship, and returned to the arena after a spending a short time as an accountant - because Arcadia Ice Arena means everything to him.\n\nPlain and simple - this place is still open because Jim loves hockey and he knows creative accounting.  He pours his heart and soul into this arena, and employs teens that could use a little mentoring.  Arcadia is lucky to have him.\n\nYeah - the facilities are a little rough around the edges but that's hockey.  Jim showed me locker room repairs he'd made just a few days prior, explaining to me that its an impossible task to keep kids from smashing hockey sticks into everything; as a former child skater, I can relate wholeheartedly.\n\nAnyway, here's the best part.  At the rear of the arena, tucked behind the buildings, is my favorite bar in all of Phoenix.  Its a little divey, but its something special.  There's a few games, a free-standing fireplace, along with cold beer and an always-friendly bartender.  Behind her is a wall of glass, allowing you to watch the action on the rink from your bar stool.  I've never seen anything like it, and I guarantee you haven't either.  Its a must-visit.\n\nOne more thing: Jim is open to any event or gathering that you could possibly dream up.  We talked about doing some roller-rink style parties come late spring, so stay tuned!", "business_id": "5eplbhUFhY4_uL7tV2VxAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 20, "useful": 20, "cool": 20}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "hk-pHPsUrcMTUD6hAC8JMw", "text": "Last night I learned that I should have applied myself to ice skating at a young age. I am a naturally graceful and beautiful figure skater. I skated backwards, I did twirls and even executed a highly skilled jump, and I have not even been on a pair of skates for sixteen years.\n\nThe pro shop did not have gloves, but quickly after getting on the ice I realized that I wouldn't need them because I was going to spend my time upright versus laying on the ice like I had anticipating before realizing how highly skilled of a skater I am. \n\n$8.25 (I think) paid my admission for two hours of skating and got me some sweet rental skates. I really wanted some graceful white ones, but I got brown. Fortunately I had leg warmers to complete my ensemble and tie everything together. Brown has never looked so good with sparkly gray tights before. \n\nThere were plenty of places to pop a squat to put on your skates or take a break and they have lockers to stash your shoes and hand bags. It also appears they have a snack bar and vending machines, but I did not partake in any of those offerings. \n\nI did, however, partake in some libations at the Ice House, located at the east end of the rink. I love that my friends and acquaintances sat inside the bar sipping their bourbon watching us skaters from the comfort of their warm seats. I'm certain they were too intimidated by my amazing skating skills to join on the ice.\n\nIf you thought THAT was impressive, just you wait... I am going to take lessons and next time we have an ice skating #pfn I will blow all of you away with my triple quadruple axle spin jumps.", "business_id": "5eplbhUFhY4_uL7tV2VxAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 8, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "4lkTIhTuMhLprQprGlTRlA", "review_id": "zPirHn2V4KN6LdMjNWsrJQ", "text": "One lap around the rink and my feet were cracking! How is it that everyone else around me can strap on a pair of skates and hit the ice without any sign of fear and with confident poise and precision?  Unfortunately, I would not be singing the phrase, look mom no hands, during this ice skating field trip as my attempt was a total fail.  It's a good thing I had Julia T. at my side to help guide me hand in hand during my 10 min lap. Her calming voice in my left ear reminding not to chip at the ice, glide from side to side, hold your balance, you're doing good, come on you got it, yea right! This was much easier said than done and I was happy to get off the ice after one, full, long, torturous lap around the arena.        \n\nSo other than my lackluster debut, I'm giving a positive nod to AIA for a few very good reasons. Bringing me in out from the 113 degree heat, a very affordable activity, and for the quick getaway to the Ice House to partake in a before/after refreshment where next time, I'll be skating vicariously through my oh so cool friends. I'll be grinning from spectator box.", "business_id": "5eplbhUFhY4_uL7tV2VxAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "MUHoBFzwRoXpCpgYSN8KRA", "review_id": "BAaj1uPv7avu3EzrIqaZ6w", "text": "They didn't have my size in hockey skates, which actually worked out ok b/c the size smaller fit fine.  Blades were not sharp, but that's no surprise.  Price was entirely affordable.  I was a little intrigued that the open skate time was only two hours, fairly early, on a Friday night - obviously this place favors the hockey players, not that I have anything against that at all.  Anyway it translated out to a sizeable group of partially drunk Yelpers and Twitterers, a few junior high kids, and families w/ kids.  I didn't run anyone over this time, so that was a bonus.  Fairly cheap, too (my credit card says $8).  I'd do it again, just not all the time.  The location looks a little spooky, but it's really not too bad.", "business_id": "5eplbhUFhY4_uL7tV2VxAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DPo1uZzvRBUnMJnA6XMcLw", "review_id": "X4dBqq901QqOm0pK6fH3Vw", "text": "This is the best way to get out of the summer heat. I am not all that good of a skater; but who are we kidding neither are you :-) The rink is full regulation and they offer open public skate everyday. Prices are reasonable. The owner is a wonderful guy; who keeps the ice in awesome shape! I recommend checking the schedule for open skate times, and where a sweater or hoodie. It can be a little chilly inside!", "business_id": "5eplbhUFhY4_uL7tV2VxAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "r68j756bEp2oF7Vs36J8Xg", "review_id": "ve5npBROytW5uNGVqKQJMg", "text": "From June to September, this is a great place to escape the heat.  You ideally need to bring a sweater and perhaps some gloves to keep you comfortable. When looking for this place, remember it's towards the back of the shopping plaza and is a few retailers East of the Wal-Mart.\n + + +'s = escaping the heat, friendly workers, nice rink, can hold parties. - - - 's = beaten up rental shoes (similar to other rinks and bowling alleys, maybe they sell them like that), not much to do beyond skating (i.e. old video arcade games)\nFor a skate and an escape from the heat, this is a good place.", "business_id": "5eplbhUFhY4_uL7tV2VxAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f3LA83yEEBMj9q92H28O7w", "review_id": "UeMWVxKMxNJ789KNObZEPg", "text": "Decent ice but no good shinny times.  I'd be a much bigger fan if they had evening shinny available, even just once a week.", "business_id": "5eplbhUFhY4_uL7tV2VxAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fzf8iO4yx1LiBixDD8wLDA", "review_id": "MvEg7pAA-8mkw8QGGxqhWg", "text": "I read the reviews and met Jim and must agree that he IS the reason the rink is open and surviving- One heck of a nice guy and pasionate about the rink...must be a throw back to canada, eh?  It's not the newest most beautiful rink in town but the one I prefer to skate at. If you ahve not checked it out you should do so", "business_id": "5eplbhUFhY4_uL7tV2VxAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7cR92zkDv4W3kqzii6axvg", "review_id": "mvhovcb5-O3vE_7WRgVwGw", "text": "This place is definitely showing its age. It has withstood time in that it is still in operation, but it is in dire need of some serious renovation.\n\nThe \"warm room\", which is the snack bar, is often a disaster area.\nThere is some sort of \"camp\" for kids, which apparently meets up in the warm room. Then destroys it. Then leaves it like that.\nI paid $2.50 for a \"deluxe mocha\", which was instant coffee, and powdered cocoa. How that constitutes \"deluxe\" I'll probably never know.\nThere is no comfortable seating to be found anywhere.\nThe skates were considerably aged.\nOstensibly in an attempt to clear the condensation on the viewing glass (but failing miserably) there was a large fan blowing the cold air down toward the seating, just to ensure you weren't able to be warm at all. (Not a major problem the day I went, as it was approaching supernova temps outside)\nThere was actually a diaper on the floor in the \"warm room\", that remained there for the entire duration I was at the rink, which was almost 3 hours.\n\nI would sooner pay the cost to go to the Ice Den. It is far cleaner, much more maintained, has comfortable seating, much more, and much better amenities.", "business_id": "5eplbhUFhY4_uL7tV2VxAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xiF7R4Sfyh4CF0vfXdeZkw", "review_id": "VWeGxzCmPmbhTyEcK65j1g", "text": "I should start off by saying that we have taken the kids ice skating a few times at the Alltel ice den in N. Scottsdale.  A friend said we should try this place because it is a lot less crowded, which sounded nice because the open skate at the ice den can be chaotic and too crowded.  I should also say that I really wanted to like this place.  When we got there, it was not very clear where we pay for open skate and rent the skates.  We finally figured out that you have to go into the shop, so we went in and there was only one worker who was helping someone pick out skates, we had to wait a long time before she could ring us up to skate.  Then she didn't tell us where to go to get our skates, I had to ask her.  She pointed where to go, then she said she would be right there.  Is this a one-man operation??  So, again, we had to wait for her to come around.  The ice skates were in horrible condition, in my opinion, they seemed 30 years old!! We also rented some trainers for the kids.  (I couldn't believe we had to pay $5 each for them, they were made out of pvc pipe!!)\nThe ice was incredibly choppy and was hard to skate on and the place was just kind of yucky.  The only good thing I can say about it is that there weren't a lot of people, but I can see why!  I really don't think it's any cheaper than the ice den, in fact, their trainers definitely cost more and are way less sturdy.  Even though the ice den is more crowded, we will go there next time...", "business_id": "5eplbhUFhY4_uL7tV2VxAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HOeDPrTZlOUu5LyBzMiIHg", "review_id": "8LnfLo4bP_9w_tmj5At-Rw", "text": "Is a bar in an ice skating rink a good idea?  I'm not too sure it is, but I had no idea there was a bar when I took my kids here.  I noticed there were a bunch of adults sitting behind glass, but I thought they were just being lazy parents.  Crap!  I think I may have done better skating had I been a bit tipsy.  Oh well, next time!\n\nI had a groupon that was about to expire so we went on a Saturday during open skate.  There were 2 birthday parties going on at the same time so it was pretty packed.  \n\nI noticed that to pay for the skate assist walkers, you had to go inside the shop, pay, and then go out to the skate rental to get the walkers.  We had to wait 20 minutes to rent them because when we went to pay, there wasn't any available and the guy working the counter wouldn't take our $ until some were turned in.  The problem was, everytime one was turned in an adult would hurry to the rental counter saying they had paid, and they were just handing them out without double checking.  I finally had to convince the kid at the counter to just let me pay for it and I would stand at the rental counter and wait.  If it wasn't for my morals as well as setting a good example for my kids, I would have done the same thing as everyone else.  Paying $5ea for 3 kids to have walkers, when everyone else was getting them for free kind of sucked! \n\nMy kids loved this place.  They had a lot of fun, and it was a cool break.  Other reviews said to bring gloves, sweaters, etc...  I didn't have the experience of being extra cold.  In fact, it was pretty warm, and no gloves are needed as long as you don't fall down.\n\nI agree, with other reviews that the ice isn't as smooth as it should be, the building is old and the facilities are shabby.  The outskirts of the rink are dirty and cluttered.  There is nothing nice or fancy about this place at all, but I would go back again because my kids had a good time and it was reasonably priced for skate time and rental.  Cheaper than going to the movies, and healthier for the kids.", "business_id": "5eplbhUFhY4_uL7tV2VxAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c7AyEUnJewJoV1Kdx5bm6g", "review_id": "03ADitV_a-rOyO_nd2BarA", "text": "This place is a train wreck in a refrigerator. Its very cold (which is to be expected) but also extremely dilapidated. The ceiling is falling in, its old and worn, and worst of all, there is NO ONE to control the children.  The children (which are more like teenagers) are running a muck, creating cracks in the ice and throwing it at other people. \n\nI don't like the ice throwing, and I don't like cold ceilings falling in. When asked if you should go to Arcadia say, \"No!\"", "business_id": "5eplbhUFhY4_uL7tV2VxAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lcu7u9kSWMeSNq6j135BfQ", "review_id": "Lf1_eYs80OaIKz2XvhKMig", "text": "Once a month, I come to watch my friend's  hockey team play here after it has closed to the general public. At night, the parking lot is extra sketchy. Inside, it smells like a men's locker room. Or maybe the smell is coming from the actual players? The employees are friendly and it's relatively clean (no trash on ground). I never use the public restrooms. They have a bar!", "business_id": "5eplbhUFhY4_uL7tV2VxAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j7WF7O7LF7C75xu6gpoXYA", "review_id": "IvoIuxHB4wCJ2KaeLVxvmA", "text": "Decent little place considering ice skating rinks are a moribund enterprise. Only open Saturday nights but it's cheap, $8 an hour, skates are kinda old and hurt my feet but other than that it was a fun time.", "business_id": "5eplbhUFhY4_uL7tV2VxAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FrBi322YpAXJDRFw87Lszg", "review_id": "gg0mnHDkJAFvWvNPKbzPCg", "text": "Im a hockey player who recently moved to AZ. \n\nThis was the first place I came to play. The people were welcoming and answered every question I had. I continued to come to drop-in hockey and got to know some players/employees. I just finished my first season and had fun. About 70% of the refs are good and 97% of the other players are great. I will be starting a new season soon. I am bringing my 4 year old here to learn hockey. The staff are all wonderful with the kids. Disclaimer: I'm now starting to coach here. \n\nYes it's cold, otherwise the ice would suck. (Duh) Yes, the facility is old but it's an ice rink, not a spa or mall. Amenities? Really? God forbid I don't have a Starbucks at my ice rink. Lol. Some rude customer throws trash on the floor? Pick it up and throw it away or tell a staff member. Come-on folks! \n\nWanna skate? Play hockey? The ice is good and the people are great!\n\nSide note: Avoid the Walmart at midnight, unless you are wearing pajamas and have three kids with you. Jokes aside... Avoid it.", "business_id": "5eplbhUFhY4_uL7tV2VxAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HOleI3jz1MLNUJ6cc1x0Pw", "review_id": "FcOGwt5GtY1G_o9AAstINQ", "text": "Sometimes, an establishment gets an extra star boost for being unique. As the only ice rink in Phoenix, Arcadia Ice Arena is just that kind of place. And, needless to say, in an area that is consistently warm and a goddamn inferno in several months of the year, why shouldn't I reward a place that allows me to enter frigid temperatures and relax by taking a few spins around the ice? \n\nGranted, the place is in a moderately sketchy shopping center and the arena itself is rundown, but the staff is generally nice, the ice is well maintained and the prices are affordable (even before the recent slurry of Groupons). And, yes, I did just use a ice-related word. \n\nThe best part about Arcadia Ice Arena? The fantastic bar, Ice House, featuring a ton of different local and craft beers, microwave popcorn, live music on weekend nights, darts and a great view of the rink. What a one-of-a-kind experience to have here in the Valley of the Sun!", "business_id": "5eplbhUFhY4_uL7tV2VxAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FxKkuoTGZaNoR_C-4OatzQ", "review_id": "E60sUeUGjZ0kXyefCRQvAQ", "text": "DONT COME HERE! Groupon users beware! I saw a sweet deal on groupon (15$ for four people for open skate) that was only a sweet deal online. The skates were so worn our feet had bruises on them afterwards. The lady who helped us with our skate size gave us all a size up even when we asked for a smaller size! It was so uncomfortable and very difficult to skate it in. As we managed to make the best of it  but could not bare we headed off the ice and a hockey coach saw our shoes were to big and mentioned next time we should get smaller skates on our way out. We also got off the ice because they rushed us off by starting to cleaning the ice 20 minutes before our time was up. Oh yeah It's also very hidden and hard to find.", "business_id": "5eplbhUFhY4_uL7tV2VxAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 15, "useful": 17, "cool": 20}, "user_id": "cRyNICH0mhjxagvSyVr60Q", "review_id": "Ig4PB0C4CSl-wzYgSexeOg", "text": "Before pop culture coined the term tween; but only by about a year or two, I had the privilege of playing ice hockey as a young teen. I had a few 'wordy' on ice debates over this or that during a peewee season. \"I think you'll like they way I use 'Pow!', 'Bam!', and 'Zap!' in a sentence.\" I 'politely' explained to the defense-man, alas, I was cordially invited to take a 'break' from the sport I so loved. Time marches on, or so the song goes, and fifteen years later I still hadn't picked it back up.\n\nShazam! I got this wonder-brained idea about a year ago, I'm going to play ice hockey again! \n\nFifteen years later, the call to get back on the ice was overwhelming, I felt like Uncle Sam himself was calling me to serve my country, do my duty, stand up and take action! I spent a few months debating weather I would do it or not and decided to take the plunge.\n\nBeing the frugal person I am, I chose to pay the entire season instead of game by game. You'll spend closer to $20 per league game, instead of $25 by paying it upfront. I picked up a few new pieces of necessary gear I didn't already own, a helmet, gloves, athletic protector (those boys are sensitive you know) ;-), and away I went. \n\nSuiting up that first time, brought back that feeling of sporting camaraderie you can't find anywhere, at least outside of a locker room. Taped the hockey stick, laced up the skates, pulled on the jersey, buttoned up the helmet, and away I went. The puck dropped for my first rotation on the ice, I skated my heart out, and holy cr*p! What the heck was I thinking! OMG, I think I'm about to die, right here, on the ice.\n\nI looked up at the clock, and it was only about 67 seconds into the game, go figure. My next thought was \"I knew I shouldn't have paid the 'entire' season. Now I have to come back :-/ \"\n\nFast forward nine months, I'm still going back week after week. I can finally make it back to the car after a game without limping the entire way there, and no longer feel like I'm punishing myself for the future possibility of keeping up in Adult League Ice Hockey.\n\nI've been told by a number of skaters that while Arcadia doesn't have the best facility, they've got one of the better patches of ice in the valley. Lucky for me, I live only a few miles from here, short commute!\n\nCheck them out for a free skate, drop in for an open hockey, or join me for C-League. There's always a beginner class happening on the weekend for anyone interested, they'll even loan you out some gear if you'd like to 'try before you buy' so to speak.\n\nHappy Yelping Phoenix, see you on the ice!", "business_id": "5eplbhUFhY4_uL7tV2VxAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ysBQMZiuZ7VSu_YAh-lE0Q", "review_id": "mQKmSz57JEEQM-NlN5_vRw", "text": "I like coming to Arcadia Ice Den for two reasons.  The first one is that I love ice skating and second my husband plays hockey here.  Patently this ice rank is the best one in town.  It may not be in the best around of town.  But the ice rank is really nice. So if you want to go ice skating somewhere and are in the arcadia area you should come here to ice skate.", "business_id": "5eplbhUFhY4_uL7tV2VxAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "q-tAPQHiAOsdqWuX9vWxMg", "review_id": "N9NIcWOCwd-Bw7cI2nTr6Q", "text": "We'd been to Arcadia ice a couple of times before deciding to have our 6 year old's birthday party there. \nAlthough far less flashy than the ice den in northern scottsdale, Arcadia has the essentials down. Their equipment is fairly old and worn out - but the issues I found with the skates and facilities were solely aesthetic issues. The skates work well and the ice surface is well maintained. The staff is helpful and the place has a genuine neighborhood feel. \nThe public skates we've attended at Arcadia don't have the frenetic feel of those we've attended at the ice den, as they limit the number of participants to what appears to me to be a reasonable number.\nThe party we had was reasonably priced (at least a hundred dollars cheaper than the offering at the ice den), and the staff was very helpful and dedicated. From our party helper who handled skate fitting and pizza serving, to the instructor who gathered our kids and have a lesson, to the Zammboni driver who conversed with our 6 yr old the entire ride; everyone involved made the day great. \nAs long as you can stomach a slightly non-polished experience, save your money and avoid the crowds at Arcadia ice.", "business_id": "5eplbhUFhY4_uL7tV2VxAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6GXeV9X2YfaLnXbSmZ284w", "review_id": "DGFiPH6K4ov61hMvs1XqhA", "text": "I've been going there for a number of years and it's a great place to be away from the 100 degree heat for awhile.  I definitely agree with Craig about the aesthetics, it's an old rink, not flashy; it's homey to me -- reminds me a little bit of the McFetridge Sports Center in Chicago, but without the inside bar.\n\nThe only things I care about are (not necessarily in that order, but must be present): \n\n* my skates are sharpened just right at the right price (yay!)\n\n* a place to lock up my stuff, glide/fall numerous times on the ice, afterwards get a beer at the bar (tucked way in the back so the kids don't see it) \n\n*consistently friendly staff\n\n*happy kids and parents as a bonus (I don't mind lookin' out for the kids as they zip by me at 10mph)", "business_id": "5eplbhUFhY4_uL7tV2VxAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qB9_qCdK67Comvghget-lA", "review_id": "B5vN8g60pz2y6CiTbo4qFQ", "text": "Fred and crew did a fantastic job repairing and restoring my beautiful 12 year old brown leather sofa (nearly destroyed by three very active boys).  It really does look (and smell) just like NEW!  They kept me informed, were timely arriving for appointments, finished the work on schedule and cheerfully gave detailed instructions on caring for my furniture.  Work quality excellent, and everything was completed exactly as promised.  Great team!", "business_id": "dawAnASHIDi1CQ7y9_tOgw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DPNlfvMdVxR2EJM4YMmyUQ", "review_id": "I_9DeEY0kzHfR6aHsJdeKA", "text": "Unbelievable! My extra long 12+ year old Creative Leather sofa had a hole in one cushion courtesy of my dog. The top cushions were threadbare because of dog, kids and general abuse. I thought repairing it would be hopeless. Along comes Fred, so confident and hopeful. Long story short, he replaced leather only that needed replacing and dyed the rest to match (from taupe to dark, burgundy brown), filled what needed filling, etc. Honestly, it looks better than when we first bought it from Creative Leather. We call it the \"Opium Couch\" because now we sink into it and immediately fall asleep. No one can believe it is the same couch. It is so luxurious and has completely changed our living room for the better. Again, unbelievable! Thanks, Fred. :)", "business_id": "dawAnASHIDi1CQ7y9_tOgw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RnbQiRQIlp2AIxRCM0gPRw", "review_id": "6uS6hAFpJHk24A8wp3rQAg", "text": "I contacted them to replace the springs on my  leather couch. At first they seemed really helpful and interested in the work. I talked to the owner who was supposed to call me back to schedule when to come look at the couch and take it to their shop. That phone call never happened. I even called and left a message with the receptionist and he never called back. So the next day I called again and talked to him. He didn't care at all that he didn't call me back. He flatly told me that he was busy and that I was 1 of 20 people he needed to call or that had called him. Great that he is that busy but if he continues to disregard potential customers like he did me he won't be busy for much longer.", "business_id": "dawAnASHIDi1CQ7y9_tOgw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HFPklT-WR6NCIPlXFflwOw", "review_id": "DsBMSttkxWOt6G7hu_dxJA", "text": "If I could give zero stars, I would.\n\nThis guy is a joke.  I have been waiting to have my expensive leather sectional repaired for a very small stain since MAY 21st.  My couch is under warranty, and both the company and I have had no luck in getting Fred to call us back.  The repair is covered, and the guy should get paid.  So why am I getting the run-around?\n\nI initially called to inquire about their services, and was told I would receive a call the next day to set up an appointment for Fred to come out to my home.  One week, then two weeks go by - so I called and was told \"oh, I thought you were already set up?\"  So by this time, he was booked out for 2 weeks.  So I waited a total of 4 weeks before he came out to look at the piece.\n\nFred was over an hour late for our \"appointment\" and seemed rushed and irritated when he was here.  He wanted to take the piece of my sectional back to his shop to fix it, although previously he told me he could fix it on site.  He kept going back and forth on what he wanted to do.  In addition, he couldn't give me an estimate but told me that it would probably be more than what my warranty would allow.  When I balked at this, he finally decided to not take my furniture (I wouldn't have allowed him anyway considering I probably wouldn't get it back for another 4 weeks).  He told me that I would receive a call the next day with the estimate.  Not surprisingly, AGAIN the call never came.  This was JUNE 25th.\n\nI called my furniture company's warranty line and explained the situation.  They called Leather Like New directly and also never received a call back, and I have since been looking for other services as now it is JULY 29th and my piece is still stained.  I am so frustrated.\n\nFred's excuse over and over was that he is \"busy.\"  I am a professional and we are all busy!  Customer service here is horrible; I felt pushed off, and honestly lied to about when I would get calls back.  I have called and left messages about my dissatisfaction.  I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY CALLS OR EXPRESSIONS OF REMORSE IN REGARDS TO HOW I HAVE BEEN TREATED.  Fred will not be busy for long.  I will never be recommending his services, or lack thereof for that matter.  If you want to be treated appropriately and with respect, and to have something done in a timely manner, please look elsewhere.", "business_id": "dawAnASHIDi1CQ7y9_tOgw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "inbjj254zAsOioFEdf6DRA", "review_id": "gsiK1tQvyoRMh62S7ssQNg", "text": "Great customer service and top notch work!  \n\nI had several pieces of furniture in need of repair.  Some required wood working, others new upholstery, and another requiring leather treatment.  All of the work was done quickly and expertly.  Fred and the team were professional and courteous.  I have no idea how they made the leather chair 'like new' but they did it.  We've had the furniture back in our house for a few weeks now and I am 100% satisfied.", "business_id": "dawAnASHIDi1CQ7y9_tOgw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FFmCDaDeN3WZ2TkPz8Jcwg", "review_id": "HFer26qx6MlYijYtmAEQ5Q", "text": "Absolutely fantastic, the best money we've ever spent! Chris, Roberto and Fred were wonderful to deal with, very quick to respond to my initial inquiry and within 10 days from start to finish, our 12-yr. old leather couch and loveseat are back, looking just like new. Both pieces had several worn spots and, scratches (many from cats!) and even a tear, but you'd never know it to see them now. Customer service is excellent - Chris explained the repair process in detail, and they did just what they said they would do. Pricing seemed more than reasonable to us, and even the loaner couch we were given was very nice. It's very rare for  our expectations to be met in terms of quality of work and customer service when dealing with service companies, but Leather Like New far exceeded them with their professionalism and craftsmanship. I can't recommend them highly enough! Many, many thanks guys!!", "business_id": "dawAnASHIDi1CQ7y9_tOgw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 9, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "g84VjttN28PWiv_WtdhnSQ", "review_id": "jmqZ5h-gDeHG53881YgfFg", "text": "I'm an  Italian girl from New York and I can honestly say: Marcellino is one of the BEST Italian restaurants in the Valley. \n\nIf you like home made pasta, flavorful sauces, great wine and all the other elements that make a great Italian place - this is it! It even reminds me of a place back east with the owner (owner's wife?) working the door and the old school dessert ray presented by the waiter. \n\nMarcellino is not cheap, but it's price in on par with other high end Italian like Bravo Bistro, Um Bacio, Le Cabaffe, Tamasos...etc. But Marcellino might be the best!", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "df-yTh0TyCCsAc6lop_Dig", "review_id": "yTNkxHn98RQsCIEoroIXnw", "text": "WAY TOO EXPENSIVE!\n\nYou shouldn't have to pay $22 for any pasta.  For two people, ordering vegetarian dishes and some wine and salad, the price was about $119.  Ridiculous.  Not even that tasty.  This restaurant has gone downhill, while the prices have gone way up.  I guess if you like a greasy, heavy, expensive, snobby restaurant, this is your place!\nWhere are the friendly neighborhood Italian restaurants of yesteryear?", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "28MSq7NWzcLCGYXkX2p9KQ", "review_id": "qdRvMWsrGE8lxjXYvPW_dQ", "text": "I LOVE this place! The staff is incredible and so knowledgeable -- not to mention they are actually from Italy. It's definitely a special-occasion place though -- not for the everyday unless you're made of cashola. Great atmosphere, great food. Also you can sign up for their e-mails which tell you about upcoming wine tastings, special menus, etc. Four thumbs up (two from me, two from hubby).", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "_-Zrzf2QYiw4KHugUTXNYQ", "review_id": "rJKVPkgzyJZu3SXPiK_F6g", "text": "ahhh Marcellino...\n\nWhy do you have to get me drunk? Funny thing is, the more we drink the more I understand your english. Thanks for the help.\n\nThere are few places in the valley that can be called true Italian, not to mention ones that are ran by a real Italian chef. Sometimes we go there and ask Marcellino to just \"go for it\" - havent been dissapointed yet.\n\nBOTTOM LINE: Worth every penny! Dont change a thing.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HMpMXskg1OZAnqGmB0rzqQ", "review_id": "OlEvQQfKGAOe-AO5gp9efg", "text": "This place has good italian food for phoenix, but thats because the only real competition is Olive Garden and Carabbas. If this place were any place else like San Fran it would be done. I mean $30 - 40 for pasta? Come on now... Way overpriced and not that tasty.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "JgDkCER12uiv4lbpmkZ9VA", "review_id": "_R5HH8tMW7k7lj1CLWhBWQ", "text": "This is the best Italian restaurant in Phoenix. The place is very small and cozy, and decorated very warmly inside. They have a private nook in the back corner of the restaurant, as well as a full bar. Live music is featured most nights. All of the pasta is homemade fresh daily, and is very very good. One time they had Venison on the specials menu and it was so unbelievable I swear I can still taste it. Sima and Marcellino, the owners are great people, even if Marcellino is almost impossible to understand. The place is definitely not inexpensive, but in my opinion worth eveyry penny to actually get some high end Italian that is otherwise very hard to find in Phoenix.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "YnU-qgATIaFB0EZy8KpuuQ", "review_id": "M_6ZhvwF9EcIUsORWAyefQ", "text": "Some of the best Italian food I have ever had. This is a favorite for my wife and I. Sima and Marcellino are very nice people, very inviting. The bar is small but fun to hang out at. The food is always fresh and delicious.\n\nWatch out for Marcellino - he likes to push the truffles.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "FUMFSDwR4RgCW2SSGqSnNA", "review_id": "ENHLPudpTqtxyF5etQoSVA", "text": "So this review is a little tardy as we dined at Marcellino's for New Years ... it was spectacular.  The service is top notch, friendly and professional, knowledgeable and prompt - the food was simple and delightfully tasty. \n\nMust admit I am a long time fan, though I don't go as often as I might like as a night out there will set you back a few dimes.  What I relish is the fresh, simple taste of dishes prepared with intention and care - easily the best Italian in Phoenix.  I also love to be greeted and schmoozed by the stunning Sima who always makes you feel welcomed back like an old friend.\n\nI'm going to get back here again soon as every time I dine here I think, why did I wait so long.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V1k7XMUX4qHVUi-3IUYzhA", "review_id": "Ow3frnNAl-xHktYV5_mzPg", "text": "I went here for Valentine's day and it was a good restaurant but not great if you want to compare it to some of the top restaurants in town.  The appetizers and entrees are good.  I would recommend the pastas since they are fresh and handmade.  The service and atmosphere were nice but for what I'm paying I could think of a few other restaurants that I would have better overall experiences at.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "LT3L8-tthzD0IakgXm81pw", "review_id": "mjx-569XBEKAPevMLKkkGQ", "text": "Marcellino Ristorante has the best Italian food on the planet.  End of review.  Actually, let me give you an example of a recent wine dinner.. (I saved the menu)\n\nThe vineyard represented at this dinner was Mastroberardino, one of the oldest winemaking firms in Campania, Italy (birthplace of Marcellino!).  \n\nCourse 1:  Carpaccio di Cervo all Menta, paired with Falanghina.  This was a fabulous start to the dinner, one of the oldest of the ancient varietals of wine, served with a carpaccio of venison.  Fantastic!  Of course the carpaccio was served over locally sourced arugula (grown by the chef himself)...delicious.  \n\nCourse 2: Grilled Scallops and Calamari.  Forget deep fried calamari, grilled is the way to go.  Simple and perfectly cooked.  Paired with a nice acidic Greco di Tufo.  This is what you'd have on the coast of Italy.  Buonissimo.\n\nCourse 3:  Branzino ripieno con Tortufi paired with Fiano di Avellino.  I can't think of anywhere in the world where you'd get a such a nice fish paired with a butter and truffle sauce (and truffles inside the rolled filet).  Fantastic!  And Fiano was the perfect complement to the fish.\n\nCourse 4:  Duo - Lasagnetta ai Funghi misti & Cavetelli al Ragu d'Agnello.  I've never had a Lasagna at Marcellino but his sauce paired with the mixed mushroom Lasagna was fantastic.  And the Cavetelli was my absolute favorite with the lamb ragu.  This was paired with a terrific Aglianico (the first red wine of the evening).  So many flavors that match so well.  The chef clearly knows how to pair his wines with his food.  \n\nCourse 5:  Stracotto di Cinghiale con Polenta.  This dish seems simple, a wild boar over a polenta.  But the subtle beautiful flavors made for a home style or country farm kind of dish that you'll not soon forget - and will wish for more.  This was served with an incredible Taurasi \"Radici\" red wine.\n\nThis is as good as it gets.  An expertly prepared multi course dinner paired with fantastic ancient wines from one of the oldest vineyards in italy.  \n\nThe service was top notch, the presentation unfailing.  The food absolute and the wine amazing!\n\nThank you Marcellino and Sima, and also Dario from Classico Wines, you put together yet another beautiful evening - we always leave impressed and perfectly sated.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GnZWh25MyJD1d5FMKl3QmA", "review_id": "ANVxIegp7CixgJXuxM1ccw", "text": "Yes indeed, this is good as it gets!  After discovering Marcellino's a few years ago, I am now drawn there like a magnet.  Marcellino is a \"real\" chef, personally designing each menu item..and the off-menu items, which change regularly, are his masterpieces.  \nThe atmosphere is unique to Phoenix - high class, personal, and sophisticated yet cozy.  This is a place for food, wine and conversation, not a see-and-be-seen joint.  That said, I've seen and met some of the Valley's movers and shakers here - business owners, politicians, artists, TV personalities, politicians.  The service is consistently top-notch and professional.  Family owned and operated, Marcellino and Sima pour their heart into this place, and it shows.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "GnZWh25MyJD1d5FMKl3QmA", "review_id": "MEv7XAzTExH5nnHEik7-Fg", "text": "Do you know what \"scampi\" really is? \nI learned new food fact at Marcellino this week, something I should have known, but most of us probably don't. \"Scampi\" is an animal - a type of lobster that looks a lot like a shrimp. I've always assumed \"scampi\" was the shrimp in butter and garlic dish, but it turns out that is an American bastardization of the term. Real scampi is a particular type of lobster - not very common and very expensive, which is probably how the shrimp and garlic bit happened along. BTW, Marcellino's REAL scampi is lovely, served grilled \"on the half shell\". Plan on sucking all the tasty bits off the shell.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "M85wDqtAfQT3dYgra4H77A", "review_id": "NCXmU-Yu8vFbTYm0k6eSfw", "text": "Ok --  I'm not sure if my husband and I went on an off night or if our waiter was the one that just didn;t make this a \"5 Star\" experience for us.  Not sure...\n\nWe got there and just LOVED the lady that greeted us (owner?  she was amazing).  Our table wasn't quite ready but, hey, thats ok!  I was ready for a drink at the bar and I was looking pretty good so I thought I'd be the vamp at the bar that night.  What a cute restaurant!!  The Bartender was AWESOME and had a shot of Limoncello with us.  We loved him immediately.\n\nWe sat down, and our waiter came over.  An older dude that was very sweet and he told us our specials.  We split the Beef Carpaccio and it was very good -- a little low on salt -- but very yummy.  \n\nI had the scampi special and my hubby had the Wild Boar Tagliatelli -- yummy but missing something.  My Scampi was really not as flavorful as I would have liked -- but it was good.  You can tell the pasta is fresh and I just love that.\n\nOur waiter left us alone for a long time and didn't check back as often as I would have liked.  At the end, he only brought the dessert tray and did not tell us about all the other ice cream flavors they had.  I had to tell him -- because I heard it from all the other waiters when they told their tables.  Now wassup with that?  Also, we were told by the bartender that we get a complimentary shot of limoncello at the end of our meal.  Never happened.  All the other tables did get one though -- so I think it was just our guy.\n\nThere will be a second visit -- and I will make sure we get a different waiter.  I really wanted to love this place and the first visit didn't let me love it", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "0w2i4-YkTGfnW9yhDBortg", "review_id": "E7kCPTTpq-cznxs1L9bZCA", "text": "Best Gnocchi and meat sauce i've ever had.   A friend of mine, who's  a friend of Sima and Marcellino brought me here.  I'm always apprehensive about trying something new when it comes to Italian food.. but so glad I did.  They make everyone feel welcome and well taken cared of.  The servers posses an almost encyclopedic knowledge of their food offerings.  The ambiance is very nice, who knew it was in a strip mall?  My experiences are from 2006, so I'm a little late to the review table, but I had to throw my 2 cents in.  Once you get over the slight sticker shock, you will definitely contemplate how soon your return will be.  Only bummer is I believe they close during the summer months.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 18, "cool": 15}, "user_id": "P2kVk4cIWyK4e4h14RhK-Q", "review_id": "-s-vDSpX4Ps42hX-cUIhNw", "text": "It is with pleasure that I bestow upon Marcellino Ristorante my coveted 5 star review                                                                                             \n                       \n                                    *  *  * FANFARE *  *  *             \n     \nWhere do I begin?  How about with the amuse busch (to build anticipation in the palette).  Moments after we received the menu a plate arrived with a couple wonderfully pungent olives, several small slices of some kind of salami and 4 small chunks of what I believe was pecorino cheese.  A delicious start and we had barely opened the menu.\n\nWe shared the Gamberi e Feta antipasti.  Two HUGE jumbo shrimp (I didn't think the word jumbo really did those bad boys justice) grilled perfectly...tender and juicy.  They were served on a square of lightly fried feta cheese and a bed of cabbage.  The arrangement was so nice that I didn't want to disturb it.\n\nAfter that we shared 2 entrees:\n\nThe Fagottino di Pollo and the Salmone in Crosta di Porcini con Cognac e Porri.  I am not a big fan of salmon but I could become a fan of this salmon.  Flaky, delicious fillet with a wonderful cognac sauce.  I was less thrilled with the chicken.  It was split chicken breasts layered with proscuitto and fontina cheese and smothered in a brown sauce.\n\nHere's the thing about the Fagottino di Pollo.  When I say I was less thrilled I mean it was 4 star chicken.  Everything else about the food and service was 5 stars.  Flat out.  \n\nWe shared a couple desserts - a tirimisu and a dark chocolate mousse.  The tirimisu had all the right flavors working - mascarpone cheese, chocolate, espresso, rum, lady fingers.  Delicious.  The mousse was also very good.  Dangerously good.\n\nAlong the way we had a very well rounded chianti ( Chianti \"I Sodi\", Badia Morrona ) and a very nice white ( Albana \"Colle Del Re\" ).  Even the brewed coffee I had after dessert was very good.\n\nService was outstanding throughout the evening.  All in all I would place Marcellino Ristorante on the short list of Phoenix's finest restaurants.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "AnH84g9V10x41CXmCvcaFg", "review_id": "l97-0Z-dwxRMLIr5Nz1Dvg", "text": "If you want to impress a date, take them to Marcellino's.  My first visit there was with a date, and I was definitely impressed.   Your dining experience there will be private, personal and in a lovely atmosphere.  As a diner, you will feel like everything is especially for you.... and it is. Marcellino makes sure that your meal is worth savoring and that you will appreciate your evening enough to return.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 21, "cool": 21}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "mDL3arXJpzwPGLkplRCpRQ", "text": "How can I not give Marcellino five stars?\n\nThe food was fantastic - as was the experience.  We'd been hearing about Marcellino Ristorante for awhile but it wasn't until we were looking for a place to celebrate Mother's Day that we thought to check it out.\n\nFrom the moment I called to make a reservation, we received the friendliest service ever!  I was told that they could take our group at 6:45 and that they'd have a live Opera Singer (specifically a Tenor) in house that night performing - what a treat!  Well - that's what I figured when they told me that.  (None of us were opera fans before and we still are not opera fans, but it did add to the experience!)\n\nWe were seated right away and Scott was our server.  He was attentive and patient with us, even when Jared had him repeat the specials several times.  Their homemade pasta specials looked incredible, but I stayed away... Instead, I enjoyed the Insalata Ortolana, a few bites of the Canestina Polenta (if you like polenta and you like mushrooms, get this - it's incredible), and I shared the Gamberi Affogtai entree with my mother-in-law-to-be.  We requested extra veggies instead of mashed potatoes and not only did they oblige, but the broccoli, cabbage, and asparagus we received were delicious!  The shrimp were magnificent as well - juicy and tender!  Oh - I have to also admit to having some of the 'special sauce' they serve with the bread basket... it is tangy and wonderful - if you go, you must try that too.  It's made with eggplant, olive oil, and red pepper I believe... yum!\n\nJared and his sister had a Caprese Salad (a bit overpriced at $12.95), the Paccatelli al Ragu (a bolognese pasta dish I believe), the Scaloppine al Gorganzola (a veal dish that he enjoyed but serving size was not as big as he'd wished for).  We finished off the meal with an Apple Galetta served with hazelnut gelato and a Panna Cotta (similar to flan).  While I had just a small taste of the apple one, I can report that it was delicious... and since Jared and his mom finished off the panna cotta, i'll assume it was not so bad either.\n\nAll of the above plus a pellegrino, a coffee, and a cappuccino for $159.85 before tip.  Note - no alcohol.\n\nSo, yes, we wish it was more affordable - but we'll be back without a doubt!", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8HwEoEq3YZDT_w3kcxiDew", "review_id": "cm5gXWR-1YQOjBiJjDymvg", "text": "The best Italian food in the city! The service is top notch and food reminds me of the home cooked meals I had every Sunday growing. The only thing that keeps its from a 5 star rating is the price.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "fwkUglaLHthAFC-qJbyMOQ", "review_id": "49gdiwucSZEyAoZpgeDqtA", "text": "Maybe the only place in AZ that makes their own pasta? 5 stars by Arizona standards, 3 by Italy and other foodie joints across the globe - hence the compromise. Sorry AZ, you are on a relative scale.\n\nI was bummed, because I was the only person in this restaurant for an hour and a half at 7 on a thursday night. Finally a good Italian joint in Phoenix and nobody shows-up. I hope this place survives.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "dH9FRHSZwlhLLamaZSFdGQ", "review_id": "zz-o1Oj1HM6SYA0iMKtzCg", "text": "In college (not that long ago, but boy I am getting old fast) I had the opportunity to spend a month in northern Italy.  Marcellino Ristorante takes me back.\n\nYou will find no finer Italian restaurant in Phoenix.  The pastas are exceptional, unique, and fresh.  The atmosphere is superb.  The wait staff if phenomenally proficient yet down to earth and friendly at the same time.\n\nYou owe it to yourself to treat you and a loved one to this experience.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "fgXODuqHR7fZU-h_pXERFw", "review_id": "_VAzs19LwRFLENxS81shJA", "text": "This is one of my favorite 'celebration night out' places.  The owners are wonderfully nice and friendly.  The service was great - excellent timing on filling water, clearing table - it was all seamless. \n\nNow the food!  Home made pasta, fresh and original. Everything was tempting but I can never resist the specialty of the day - seafood linguini, mushroom sauce, or any other meats - gently cooked!  Perfect! \nWith a bottle of wine, meal and dessert - it can get pricey but it's well worth it! \n\nThey do offer Valentine 'take out baskets' which are reasonably priced (considering) and sound wonderful -i must admit, i have never tried them though.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "LT3L8-tthzD0IakgXm81pw", "review_id": "DZbyjwQYc72n0MhoL6GBHg", "text": "Marcellino and Sima are finally back after their yearly 1 month Italy vacation (re-opened September 10th)....and are we glad they are back!  \n\nWe had a fabulous duo appetizer: fresh fig and prosciutto and the second was a filet (carpaccio) with shaved mushroom and black truffle!  Delicious!  I've always been a fan of prosciutto and melon, but the fresh fig was tremendous!\n\nMarcellino also brought us a fresh black truffle cream for his crusty bread, mmmm, amazing.  I don't think you can get this anywhere (fresh), even here if you ask for it, but we were lucky to be in the right place at the right time!\n\nPasta duo was tortellini with even more truffles and a wild boar pappardelle.  Best hand made pastas anywhere.  Perfect!\n\nMain course was a perfectly cooked filet with his mashed potatoes and julienned vegetables...and more truffles!  So right...so full!  I'm so glad we had an hour spinning class before embarking on this journey!\n\nWe ended up skipping desert and had some left over to go!  What a perfect Italian dinner paradise!\n\nWe can't wait to go back for opera night...and of course we are waiting for his next wine dinner.  Best in the valley.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sA0sK9l9VxsynxvrOgmBXQ", "review_id": "a2swmdqJKVM_yEGS9QWZsQ", "text": "I really liked the experience I had at Marcellino's on Friday night.  They had opera singers from the Phoenix Symphony performing which were very good.  I enjoyed my handmade ravioli with spinach and yummy cheese (not fish yay!) filling and the wine and the mouse.  It was good!! \n\nBut then something happened....my date gave the server his card to pay for the meal and it was brought back as not able to be processed (yikes!).  The server also informed him that they'd been able to process someone else's but one other didn't go through.  My date checked his account on line and it had plenty to cover, but had just enough cash to cover the tab, not really enough for a tip.  So he asked the server if they would try to put a lesser amount on the card to cover the tip and take the cash.  This is when the server informed us that the machine might be down and it wasn't just his it was everyone's! So he kinda lied earlier, which wasn't cool.  We then waited another 30 minutes without an appearance by the server to explain what was going on, although I could see Marcellino working on the machine, even trying his own card.  My date got up to go speak with him, and the server tried to divert him, but he was respectful and wanted to speak with the owner.  No attempt was made to really apologize for the delay or make up for the wait...so they wrote down his information and address to mail him a receipt.\n\nThen, the next day, he checked his account and he'd been charged twice!! :( sad, because I thought I might like to go back at some point.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9Fs1gNFyA9DxEKoFvUS30g", "review_id": "Y4bnpXaUBI8HBxWCHpctTQ", "text": "I agree with all the enthusiasts here.  The handmade PASTAS are AWESOME!!  So delish!!!  Too bad I live in LA!  I was driving through Phoenix and I'm so glad I stopped by!  I would definitely make another visit when I'm in Phoenix.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uuQi2pz-r-dEGCF_VHq-Tg", "review_id": "rTZvcb1Rsw-tTiOT0in_ew", "text": "great food, nice service... far location but worth it... just be carefull with the specials prices... raviloi for $32 for lunch...a lillte to much... sure I'll come back.... DELICIOSO... BRAVO...", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DW15zMg6lrCiSGwo04uWkQ", "review_id": "RbU5KxZ_d1BNGm_moTqYSg", "text": "Pretentious and overrated.\n\nThis is the kind of restaurant for people who a) miss New York, or b) don't know what they're talking about.  This is the kind of restaurant where you'll pay $200 for $100 worth of food.  It's not that it's bad, it's that it's pretentious.  To pay this kind of money is a strip shopping center is...overrated.\n\nYes, the owner-hostess it's just not worth it.  Very snooty to other patrons she deemed unworthy, save the money, go elsewhere.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "v6VXTTsHKsoE0kSTHtuhJA", "review_id": "lX4UBIGUMNWv2ojV98b8aA", "text": "Food was not as great as I read on the reviews. I went to have a nice dinner with my wife and the waiter was hitting on me. Gross.\n\nfood was overpriced and restaurant not that nice.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ngD5RF07pxwlq4euexSluA", "review_id": "0w9fWCmtgXc-B1jrjDZjvQ", "text": "I have been to Marcellino at least 5 times in the last two years, the most recent visit in October.  \n\nThe only thing that keeps me from giving Marcellino 5 stars is my spotty experience with the service.  On two occasions it took more than 30 minutes to get a check when we were ready; on another the owner/hostess was condescending.  \n\nThe food has always been spectaular- 5 stars for the food.  The pasta and fillings are all freshly made.  Among our favorites: Paccatelli al Ragu di Salsiccia- this is one that my daughter has identified as the best Ragu in Phoenix; Gnocchi Sorrentina - the most dreamy-creamy gnocci dish; Lamb Chops al Balsamico- lamb can be sublime or awful- this was memorably sublime.  The salad with the pears and the Ortolana con Gamberi salad are also excellent.\n\nThe waiter's service was impeccible at my most recent visit~ attentive, knowledgable, professional and friendly.  I am pleased this was the case as I was hesitant to go because of my previous  experience with the staff.\n\nOn one occasion I brought one well-behaved child, on another brought two well-behaved children who enjoy dining.  It was the day I brought two children that I encountered the owner/hostess.  I arrived around 5pm (early- before the usual dinner crowd), and my children behaved perfectly (or I would not have taken them out).  The waiter was charming and attentive, but I felt that the owner/hostess was displeased that I brought children (who at the time were 9 and 10).  I paid full price for all entrees, didn't ask for special kid favors,  tip well and don't dawdle, and the kids were very quiet, so I was rather off-put that I would be be treated with veiled contempt.\n\nI am sure that I will return at some point.  I woud advise the owners to consider tightening up their service, providing checks promptly, treating all guests with gracious respect, putting on the \"make nice\" smile when necessary.  Don't give a \"bum's rush\" to a customer with children who are behaving appropriately.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ku_NR6HjGnmx8axWiR4UNA", "review_id": "4i64DXKLTJiKtiJmUEEn5Q", "text": "Food is good but way overrated.  The service is nothing special and the prices are astronomical for the quality and quantity of food that you get.  Don't get me wrong the food is good but when you put it all together it is just OK and you may be happier going elsewhere.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "U7oMbMxoF0T-RlU4PhZGAA", "review_id": "CN6fUPl0pz_xl4sjXVuG4A", "text": "Definitely an amazing restaurant, Sima and Chef Marcellino took great care of me and my date. The atmosphere is plush and romantic, i had the chef's tasting menu. Their hand made pasta is absolutely delicious.  Also on either Friday or Saturdays, they have live Opra at the restaurant which is an amazing treat.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "F3MuccVKGKuWM34d1epDLg", "review_id": "AslJzEuCGSFnq2Si9xY24g", "text": "I read a lot of reviews here and decided to go and check it out. I had dinner there with my department and a  vendor i do a lot of business with. It was kind of a turn off showing up to a ratted down strip mall, but the inside decor was very nice. Eating there Thursday night, we were probably 1 table of out of 5. Not very busy. The portions were a nice size so your not overwhelmed, but its not all that its cracked up to be. We all had something different off the home made pasta menu. I did recommend it to a few other people who tried it, and they all seemed to be in agreement. Its just ok. I give it 3 stars.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WaOMffVE4v1QpKor91Ap9w", "review_id": "9xGmoUCO72ZQMdukII2Ocw", "text": "I had read the reviews on Yelp of Marcellino's, and so was eager to try it, so I scheduled a lunch meeting there today.  Given the glowing reviews, I will probably give it one more chance at dinner sometime, but it was definitely a let down.  I had a six top, and we were six of the 8 people in the entire place for lunch.  \n\nService was good, with frequent refills, and they left us plenty of time to get to business before taking our orders.  There was an alright red pepper spread for the bread, although olive oil and balsamic would have been a welcome addition.  Most of the table got either grilled chicken or salmon, which came with a small green salad: portions were very small for mid teens to lower 20s per entree for lunch.  I and another person got the shrimp and scallops in a lightly spiced red sauce with linguine dish.  There were plenty of shrimp, but they were small and extremely overcooked: they reminded me of shrimp that have been left in a ceviche for too long.  The scallops were cut into very small pieces, and were also overcooked, although not as badly as the shrimp were.  The sauce was made with fresh tomatoes, which were left in large chunks, and I have to say I would have very much preferred the use of canned San Marzano tomatoes instead: it was mild, with little body to it.  The pasta was not badly done, but seemed a bit soft for my taste in pasta.\n\nOverall, very disappointing, but so many good experiences can't be wrong, can they?", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8mfi2dZdGI_PIG222oGD1g", "review_id": "ChuAm0t7MehiNR-siVDGIA", "text": "Not very impressed, food was just ok.  Way over priced.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HuGmiFh9v-YxY9FUGx2xHg", "review_id": "WMSRcIPPTZH1444-y6u1GQ", "text": "I am part Italian...so my husband and I have a VERY difficult time finding a restaurant that meets my expectations. So far this is the only one I will go back to. I was impressed that you could order a $48 pasta dish...but my husband and I ordered off the regular menu (not the specials). The chef does know his pasta and sauce! I ordered the Mare Y Monte (Land and Sea) pasta with shrimp. It had the quality ingredients, and no complaints on using FRESH tomato...this is what pasta sauce should be made with. My husband had clams and pasta....the pasta was Lovely! \nYes there was opera inside (beautiful), we chose to sit on the patio (a tad bit noisy because of street traffic). \nThe food and patrons may not be in my tax bracket....but I am willing to try it again (once I save up my change!)", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BioAZDKHS28VxA52NHPp4g", "review_id": "Ijf7-quzs-CovT4rOUetpg", "text": "What a wonderful dining experience as my wife and I celebrated 30 years of marriage at this upscale Italian restaurant. \nWe opted for the Monday night three course chefs special with the wine paring.  There was a bit of mixup as the Internet price ($49 p/p) did not reflecrt the price increase after their move to the new location.  However after a short  discussion, the Internet price was honored.\n \nAfter the complimentary bruchetta, our first wine was presented to us - a lovely chianti blend that introduced our first course.  The first course had two very different offerings.  A wonderful mushroom sauce was served over Polenta - this was my favorite.  The other offering in the first course was traditional Insalata Caprese - mozzarella, local tomatoes and basil.  Both of these dishes were perfect.\nThe second course was preceded by a local Tuscany red wine that was a blend of 4 grapes.  This pasta course was highlighted by a delicious white seven cheese ravioli complimented with a red sausage and marinara  pasta dish.  All of their pastas are home made and were cooked to perfection.  The ravioli was my favorite!\n\nThe main course consisted of two fillets of a Mediterranean fish that was a member of the Monk fish family.  It was served with a yummy garlic sauce and accented by perfectly mashed white potatoes dressed with fresh Basil. \n\nThe evening was romantic and the service was just right.  We had a wonderful dining experience in this Anniversary stopover in Scottsdale.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IIed4GFtBNbn7HWPy-4VLg", "review_id": "EOsoSJ3xgK_qDIvB2YdhGw", "text": "This is a fabulous Italian restaurant.  The service is impeccable and very professional.  The waiter seemed to have an infinite knowledge of almost every menu item available.  It was like nothing I've ever seen.\n\nThe food is excellent, as well.  Some of the specials are quite pricey, but everything is handmade and worth the money.  This is definitely a great place for special occasions.\n\nThe old restaurant in uptown Phoenix was a bit more quaint and more convenient for me, but I'm willing to make the drive anywhere in the valley for this great restaurant.  I'm actually planning my (small) rehearsal dinner there for later this year.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jFM2vX4m_b3ZcqZDIiNRUA", "review_id": "Qk4EgLdxiZp7bfpqv6tiSA", "text": "We went for a busy sat night.  Service was good and the atmosphere was great.  The display and service of the homemade pasta was really cool.  I could not believe the prices!  Unbelievable.  \n\nThe pasta is very good....too thick for my taste.  It'll stay with ya for a couple days!\n\nIt was good and I applaud the effort.  I will save up and go again in 5 years.\n\nOverall very good though", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Kqvfep2mxS10S50FbVDi4Q", "review_id": "PswKcEZ3XR9SuCoP93s4jg", "text": "I'd heard about Marcellino for many years but never made it over there when they were in Phoenix.  My friends and I decided to check them out this last Saturday.\n\nThis is my third visit to the space that previously was occupied by Digestif, Tutto and now Marcellino.  Luckily for Fred Unger, he probably has a tenant here who will make it.  \n\nThey changed the entrance and once I found my way in I was reminded what a great space this room is.  The exposed brick, dark colors and candlelight are very romantic.\n\nOnce seated we tasted a few wines and decided on a nice Barbera reasonably priced at $47 for the bottle.\n\nOur appetizer was a bufalo mozzarella wrapped in prosciutto with tomato and basil.  It was a delicious start to the meal.\n\nSince there were four of us we all decided to order something different so that we could all try each other's dish.  They show you the different pastas and explain the specials of the day.  Literally, all of the specials sounded great and it was tough to make a decision.\n\nI ordered the porcini fettuccine which came with lobster.  Who doesn't like lobster but actually the pasta stole the show.  It was a real earthy, rich flavor that I loved.\n\nThe other dish that really stood out to me was the filet mignon and truffle tortelloni.  How can you go wrong with those ingredients?\n\nTo top off the evening they had live opera singers entertaining during dinner.\n\nI've read people complain about the prices at Marcellino but I really don't agree.  Our bill was $207 plus tax and tip for four people.  For a topnotch meal with wine it was worth every penny to our group.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KDTxm8pwg9IIneY652do7g", "review_id": "z8lFNo81GDQtZeWTpcx-9g", "text": "I have had the privilege to indulge myself in true Italian cuisine made with love and passion. When you dine at Marcellino's not only do you experience the graciousness of the owners who are ever present and friendly,but you get to lavish your taste buds in the essence of true Italian flavors. The housemade pastas are ones that you can't get anywhere else, or would you want too. Then top that off with live Opera, make you feel like to are in the heart of Italy riding a gondola. The attentive staff are at your table giving you impeccable service and enhacing your experience with through knowledge of the menu. I recommend this restaurant to everyone looking to have a memorable experience!!", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "19BunjXk7zhd811rF42U7w", "review_id": "oOkUbx5Ogx-5drP0wYOUyQ", "text": "Had been wanting to try Marcellino's for awhile, but the last time we tried, it was closed as the owners were away in Italy.  Finally got around to a very overdue visit tonight.  Dinner was excellent. Started with a special app, buffalo mozzarella wrapped in proscuito served with roasted peppers, fresh basil and fresh tomatoes.  It was perfect.  The mozzarella tasted home-made.  Tried the mushroom linguine and red lingunie for entrees.  All of the pastas are made by hand in the restuarant.  Both dishes were very good.   Rounded out the perfect meal with a perfect slice of tiramisu.  They also gave a number of service items including, bruschetta with fresh tomatoes and basil before the app, and a shot of homemade limoncello with biscotti after desert.  With wine, it was about $65 pp which was reasonable.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cl9ZMopdCQGGXMlwgruFdg", "review_id": "koMTz22wyYAtTdc9rHecgg", "text": "Insanely good food paired with top-notch service, ambiance and the loveliest hostess! Sima, Marcellino and the entire staff make this restaurant our favorite location for special occasions. Homemade everything - the pasta is always a favorite for us. We had our wedding dinner here, 5 years ago, with a small group of family and close friends and it was wonderful. Amazing servers really know their business and can recommend wine pairings and their favorite dishes. \n\nThe new location in Old Town Scottsdale is more convenient to where we live, though we were just as happy to drive a bit further to the original location. I've chosen \"dressy\" and \"not\" good for kids, only based on how we like to experience Marcellino's, though they are so welcoming and comfortable I'm sure casual dress and (well behaved!) kids would be just as welcome... if you tend to spoil your kids, that is.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Sjp6EYsqzdlTvymER6wBfg", "review_id": "OHlxoGTWQvBgqHr2zGseFQ", "text": "Went here on the basis of the reviews on this site for our anniversary (thanks Gabi).  It was a perfect choice.  From the reservation process, through the parking, to the live band playing just outside, the beginning of the evening was perfect.  Once inside the ambience was excellent.  Their was an intimacy to the venue which was, for fear of being redundent, excellent.  The hosts were friendly and attentive, and our server, Scott, was wonderful.  And the food.  Wow.  We actually ordered two of the specials, and they were amazing... my wife had a pasta dish in a lobster sauce which was perfect... thought she was going to lick her plate at the end.  I had the ground steak gnocchi, which was cooked to perfection.  Both were simply delicious.  They had a very nice wine selection (we had the prosecco), and the espresso which topped the evening off was again, perfect.  This is definitely on my short list of the best restaurants in Phoenix.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qWFYWalunBMpzJvw4WLvgg", "review_id": "ciUfJ0TQDTtdXE51cLM_tA", "text": "Off the chart amazing!!! We went here for my birthday and it was literally the best Italian restaurant I have ever eaten at ( and I've eaten at my share in Italy). The ambiance was a soothing glow of gentle lighting and rustic brickwork, with Italian opera piped in. The food was a perfectly prepared collection of hand-made pastas in exotic flavors - cheese infused, squid ink colored, and wonderfully sauced. The desert was a just-right tiramisu - capping a delectable meal. Yes, it's a bit pricey - but TOTALLY worth it for special occasion food.\n\nOh - and come on Saturday evenings to get serenaded by live opera singers!", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LqcSMyjF1tJYvwr-U5DvXg", "review_id": "5qC4Hv1M5LyNIn_Xk_vV-Q", "text": "We had a private party scheduled for the 3-course chef tasting dinner.  The room was not ready, the menu was not as we discussed (there were meat dishes and we had a few vegetarians), the A/V equipment didn't work.   One of the guests also got a cup of coffee that tasted like chicken broth...the owner came back with some excuse for this, but the issue was not corrected.  We all had been looking forward to this dinner for some time now since we heard good things about this restaurant - this bad experience was enough for me not to return.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gopGuEb-ft6cHKMyCZEvJg", "review_id": "GTUOIBCEGGt_aGp-bRogfg", "text": "This place sucks. Food was average and we had to wait an hour even though we had a reservation. My americano tasted like warm soy sauce and they blamed it on the RO system. The owner made all sorts of excuses and took a whopping $50 off our $1100 bill. We won't be back!", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vhxFLqRok6r-D_aQz0s-JQ", "review_id": "AMfqTIGmwWfatf60ia02Yw", "text": "Had feared that after moving to chic Scottsdale the food would suffer.  Thankfully that is not the case.  I love their pasta.  I don't even bother with the proteins, it is the pasta that is the star.  The crowd tends to skew a little older, (i.e. not the best place to that your fraternity brother), and even a first date might be a little off-putting.  In fact, you should probably confirm you like the person since the prices are a little steep.  But if you are willing to make the time and money commitment, there is no better place in town for wonderful fresh pasta that is toothsome and delicious.  The sauces lovingly envelope each bite and never overwhelms.  Bread is served and it is good, but do not fill up on bread no matter how much you like the eggplant spread that comes with it.  Come hungry, leave happy.  I'm still smiling.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lHIYctYR2InYQj9LDPw3aA", "review_id": "a3mGzM9iNutvjWB8iniSMA", "text": "My husband and I love Marcellino's.  We've been to the old location a few times before, and love the new location in Scottsdale.   I hope they stay put now.  I would highly recommend this restaurant for a special night out.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1qyacies6ETjhJVGmf_B0g", "review_id": "87j5XXiSTvF2S87YFdcyLw", "text": "I took my girlfriend here for Valentine's. I couldn't have taken a better choice. The place was AWESOME!! Very cozy atmosphere, very elegant, very good food, easy access, great service, they even had a live opera singer on stage, it was a very pleasant experience! True, it was more expensive than what I had anticipated, but worthy for that very special date.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U14IHoSXcztl-4PjyY0pug", "review_id": "2NSK2-GXO9onzuMJ5b3hUA", "text": "This place was fantastic.  The food, service, ambiance, and everything else were amazing.  We especially enjoyed some of the hand made pastas, but it was all very good.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "yp90PduP1gD7kgCLWuQg4w", "review_id": "3v0ucrjLg63PzcUqpXi4PA", "text": "Wow! I had such a hankering for Italian food, and Marcellino's treated me far beyond expectations. Growing up right outside of Boston, I went to the North End (Boston's Little Italy) quite a bit for authentic Italian food. I was skeptical as to what an Scottsdale authentic Italian restaurant would be. My first impression of Marcellino's was superb. A very somber and intimate setting. And listening to live entertainment. Already I was impressed. \nFor the life of me I cannot remember my servers name and I that's a let down because he was superb!! He made me and my company's night all the more enjoyable with his personality and his knowledge of the menu. What happened next was something that I have never seen before and it really added a class act to my experience here. He came to our table with a plate full of the pastas that were made for the day, with a detailed explanation of each type. Very impressive. He also went over each special of the night in great detail, leaving me with no questions to ask him. \nAfter several minutes of glaring at the menu, and thinking about the dinner specials offered, I went with the dinner special of Lamb Ragu over Pappardelle.  My counterpart ordered their Fettuccine Contadina from their Handmade Pasta selection. After several more minutes of conversation and eating bread with a roasted red pepper spread, which was to die for, our meals came to us piping hot, and smelling of ecstasy. \nMy first bite, I was in love! This was incredibly good. The pasta was cooked perfectly Al dente, and who does not love freshly made pasta?! My Lamb Ragu was divine. I could have eaten about three plates of this dish myself, it was that good. My friends dish was also superb. Again freshly made pasta, with top quality produce, not overly done, which is the Italian way. Keep it simple. Although I didn't get a chance to have dessert, because I was stuffed from bread and pasta, I did see several desserts trailing through the dining room. They all looked to die for. \nMarcellino's totally exceeded my expectations for authentic Italian food. I see too many Italian restaurants which typically serve all the same items, i.e. Chicken, Veal, Eggplant Parmesans, and Marsalas, but Marcellino's didn't offer these which was a sigh of relief, and makes me intrigued on going back and trying the other delights that they offer. \nI would say that this place would be more suited for a date atmosphere than for big groups. It has a sexy, intimate vibe to it. Feel free to disagree with me on that. With all that being said, I will be back again, REAL soon! Enjoy!!", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CYX17yueX5kk5wt1d8RovA", "review_id": "mYB6f6Vb1hSDyGDxsnUKbg", "text": "I hate to rain on everyone's 5 stars parade but...\nWe had a late dinner.  One of us had the gnocchi Sorrentina, one had the Scialatielli alle Vongole (clams).  Followed by a shared ricotta cheesecake and a cappuccino.\nWe both agreed that their handmade pasta was among the best we've ever had.  The gnocchi was particularly light and tasty.\nBut...\n- If you've ever bought freshly made pasta at a farmer's market, and cook it at home al dante, the results is not that different.\n- The fresh bread was cold, borderline stale.\n- The famous spread for the bread was good, but nothing to write home about.\n- The Italian cheesecake with ricotta was very good, but not quite what you get in Italy or even a good NY restaurant.\n- Otherwise the cappuccino was exceptional, world-class, no exaggeration.\n- Service was very good although the waiter could have been Parisian... probably from Rome though.  \nNow you may think those comments are a little harsh.  Not really given the tab of $77.   \nPerhaps if we had come with a bigger appetite and tripled the bill, we would have had a better experience.   But I don't think I'm willing to take that kind of risk.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D1Q1me4EqtcK8g1pPG_OsQ", "review_id": "XROfT--cPOOtC2eUqMY-vg", "text": "I first went to Marcellino Ristorante, on a recommendation from strangers, by playing hookie when I was a sophomore in college, not long after they'd opened. \n\nIt was an expensive lunch, since I had three courses and ordered one of their specials, but it was very good, and Sima, who runs the front of the place, was delightful. \n\nI came back a couple times and was just blown away by how good everything was. My early enthusiasm was borne out with its various New Times awards, and it has been my pleasure since then to turn many satisfied people on to what is without a doubt the best Italian restaurant in Arizona, and in my opinion one of the best overall. \n\nThe place's new location does it justice, although those of us prone to nostalgia miss the old one. I spent most of the last three years overseas, and when I was back visiting home, Marcellinos was always my top priority, and never disappointed me. \n\nEverything that they make is excellent, though I'm particularly attached and addicted to their thick, short, toothsome Pacatelli pasta with ragu di salsiccia , which is generously available at a discount for lunch. \n\n I don't know whether or not anyone can say that it is \"perfect\" pasta, but I would wager a lot that there is no pasta that is better. It is flawless. As close to the platonic ideal as we can get. \n\nThe same could probably be said of their tiramisu. \n\nUnfortunately it's not possible anymore to spend an afternoon drinking wine and espresso and smoking cigars on their patio, but that was only ever just icing on the cake.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "pEVf8GRshP9HUkSpizc9LA", "review_id": "hUzA3cQDj2u2bftxKsfYRA", "text": "This restaurant had hardly anyone here for lunch today and I think I know why...the prices are too expensive.  All of the special pastas were $35-$38...for lunch!  The atmosphere is nice, the service was good and the food was tasty, but just too expensive!  Ended up splitting a spinach salad and a pasta and the portion was perfect for two!", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9mvVeiYzjW_VQjugtVchNQ", "review_id": "9Mqpvoun8Z3x7F2bYjR2XQ", "text": "The FOODwas good! My friends ordered the Filet Mignon with median rare and Lamb Chop; they were awesome! Their homemade pasta special was impressive as well. We also had a bottle of white wine that the waiter introduced to us. The wine was very good just that i can't remember the name of it :P\nAlso, we celebrated for one of the friends' birthday today! The restaurant was really thoughtful that they personalized our dessert for our birthday girl:)\nWonderful SERVICE! Other than the delicious food and birthday cake, I love the service that Marcellino Ristoante had! Their waiter was really professional when introducing the food and recommending the wine. The AMBIANCE was really good for special occasion like birthday, anniversary or date =)", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HcpLTXpMaUBcLs4oyczXxQ", "review_id": "jsolz0AR4q-b2t-QOMC2vQ", "text": "The food is truly wonderful. Homemade pasta and soups. I had zucchini soup that was not made with cream, but pureed, so it was lighter and very  tasty. The half order of ravioli included 2 large squares that was plenty for lunch. Very tasty with a light butter sage sauce.  Better than any pasta I have had before! Even in Italy. The atmosphere is Tuscan with nice decorations. My only wish is that their lunch items were priced a little less. Lunch is pricey. It would be a wonderul dinner place. The service was amazing.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "reA0fUlY3UUHXES1ZgNbkA", "review_id": "uAmZ2Zf0Bh87NSraWnzGKg", "text": "When you have grown up loving and appreciating food, and have travelled extensively here in the U.S. as well as abroad, and wanted to dedicate your life to the creative process of preparing food at an early age, and already having lived many decades, it came as a wonderful shock to be so impressed and taken with a local restaurant after eating there for the first time!\nMy daughter and son-in-law gave us a gift certificate last Christmas for Marcellino Restorante located in Scottsdale,  which was about to expire on June 21st.  Couldn't let that happen, so the wife and I decided to go on a Saturday to avoid evening rush hour traffic.  After reading many reviews on Yelp, and in the AZ Republic, I knew it was considered a very good choice for an Italian meal.  Well I have to say it was a very good choice no matter what the cuisine!  During the 48 hour period after we ate there, we constantly had thoughts during the day and dreams during the night about how tasty and wonderful the food was.  We don't think this has ever happened to us before.  \nThe restaurant was classy, attractive and comfortable, the wait staff friendly, knowledgable and efficient, not at all stuffy or obtrusive.  I enjoyed the double layer of linen tablecloths adorning our table. We ordered their special blend of iced tea, a black tea with lavender, apricot and rose hips,  unusally tasty, an uncommon occurance in my experience.  I should have known if I liked the tea so much, the rest had to be exceptional, and it was!  Since their pasta had received rave reviews, and they bothered to bring a large platter of uncooked pastas to the table like many restaurants show off their desserts, we knew we were in for a treat.  We decided to order two pasta dishes,  Gnocchi Sorrentina (described on the menu as \"perfectly light potato/pasta dumplings floating in tomato sauce with fresh mozzarella cheese melting within\", and Tagliolini Mare e Monte (the tomato sauce had small shrimp, tail on, and mixed mushrooms, with lovely little chunks of tomato).  We told our waiter that we were intending to share the dishes and he brought them out with one half of each pasta dish on our plates, pre-shared you might say.  There was an unbeliveable explosion of flavors in our mouths, the pasta cooked perfectly al dente.  We were like two little kids in a candy store, oohing and aahing as we cleaned our plates.  Next followed our one shared entree,  Salmone in Crosta di Porcini e Porri, described on the menu as \"Atlantic salmon dipped in porcini (mushroom) flour and sauted with fresh leeks and cognac\".  Ordered slightly beyond medium, the fish couldn't have been cooked any more perfect!  I am drooling as I write this review, I can't help myself.  The fish was served with semi crunchy sticks of zucchini and fluffy mashed potatos with a little branch of fresh rosemary sticking up like a miniature tree. We continued to hum throughout this meal.  To finish this gastronomic orgasm I had a double decaf expresso and the wife had their blend of decaf coffee and our dessert choice, a chocolate mousse with fresh strawberries topped with whipped cream.  It was unbelievable how each plate outdid the next!\nChef Marcellino Verzino greeted us as we were leaving and I told him he was a \"flavor magician\" whose magic will be long remembered.  Until you have eaten here, you haven't really eaten \"real Italian pasta\"!", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JrgMaBiKyZnoNcGZenKhnA", "review_id": "vhf6-x_MvZeDndzT2texLQ", "text": "We had a large group of 18 for dinner Saturday night. Marcellino would personally come out from the kitchen after every course and", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VA5zvXwaaj81_tjiQCH2mg", "review_id": "PGdEVsqsSmuaHE6ZnWYV_A", "text": "The new location for this long time Valley favorite is in Old Town Scottsdale on Restaurant row right accross from Cowboy Ciao.  This used to be Digestiff.  \n\nThe Marcellino's people have done a wonderful job of creating an entirely different attidtude on this side of Stetson Drive.  Still very cool, very ambient, very laid back and not at all pretentious, but still different experience.\n\nThe thick cranberry colored drapesgive an old world quality to the mostly urban brickwork comprising most of the walls.  lit mostly by chandeliers and candlelight, the interior is warm, intimate and easy. No garish paintings or stereo typical florentine towers to be seen.  Well, there was a small reproduction of Rome's \" Mouth of Truth\" bolted to the wall next to the entry that kept staring down at me.  I liked it.  It brought back happy memories of Rome.\n\nWe would be experiencing the Tasting menu ($75 with 3 courses and 3 pairings)  Our server, Scott, made sure we had no food allergies or road blocks towards anything in particular.  A small cheese, olive and salami plate arrived first, compliments of the Chef.  Scott then proceeded to send over dish after dish of amazing Italian classics , like the large, single handmade ravioli stuffed with ricotta and spinach bathed in an almost invisible butter sauce.  There was also some unexpected delights like the polenta strips topped with a chunky portobello reduction and the perfectly portioned filet mignon.  Each was delightfully different and kept our pallettes busy with incredible flavors and textures.\n\nWine pairings were also carefully selected and added that supreme finish to each plate. The tasting menu with pairings are always different, so you can simply come in sit down and relax and be taken care of. No regretful commitments to be made.\n\nAfter four courses, with 3 wine pairings we were quite content to fold up our napkins and call it quits, but there was still more!  Scott finished us off with a beautiful Tiramisu accompanied with freshly whipped cream that was ablaze and courted with artfully sliced strawberries.  The Tiramisu was light, airy and delicately creamy.\n\nLive music on Saturday nights differs from week to week from opera to jazz to Sinatra.  This Sunday evening we had a mixture of Sade and other light jazz simmering from the sound system.\n\nA wonderful evening was had and will be remembered.  thank you Marcellino's!", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bKKVpwp1ERdWUl4lqc8ChA", "review_id": "7ON6B8FjTaSOAzcZENSIig", "text": "Love this place ! The owners are very friendly and make you feel welcome. It feels like you're in a NYC Italian restaurant. :-)\nFood is creative and delicious . Service is great. We keep coming back ! \nYou really should try it.\n\nEither as a couple or as a group - this place works.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cUjy7cqOxoqq5l7XrNx4BA", "review_id": "F0k6DjY_gD7xrf__IuWl7A", "text": "As exquisite a fine dining experience as can be, all of that without the usual pretense that fine dining can bring. In this day and age and let's not forget, lean economic times; it is refreshing to find white tablecloth, knowledgeable wait staff, welcoming hosts etc...\n\nChef Marcellino and charming wife Sima did a magnificent job updating the space previously leased by gastropub Digestif. The beautiful wood stayed accented by cozy and sooth lighting.\n\nMarcellino throws a twist to fine dining Italian that other chefs have not dared venturing to risk. Everything is made from scratch ans sure taste like it. The portions perfectly sized to allow enjoyment of all the ingredients without getting bloated.\n\nThe owners are very warm and welcoming and are very true to their craft. The kitchen is impeccable.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MGb5N8KFJ9WXEliHdCPILg", "review_id": "JGQ55jH_eagoGic18Ylbaw", "text": "My fiance and I were vacationing to Arizona in June 2011.  We are not from the area so we like to get local recommendations and find some great places through yelp. After our awful experience here, I just had to sign up on yelp and tell everyone my our experience (do not disregard because I am new to giving my opinion on yelp).\nWe had no reservations but that doesn't mean you have to give us such a bad attitude when we asked for a table?  Yet, I think they gave us the worst table because we had no reservations?  Literally 2 mins after we were seated, they seated 2 older men right next to us and we might as well been a table of 4!  They were so close and so loud that we were part of their conversation.  How romantic.  The places wasn't even full and there were empty tables!\nNice selection of fresh made pasta...\nBut I ended up ordering a dish from their regular menu, Red Linguine Portifino with shrimps and scallops.  The sauce just ok and wasn't even that spicy. And what scallops?  There were barely any in the dish.  And the shrimps...are you kidding me?  They were tiny and with the full tail on which was like half the shrimp because they were so small.  I've been to many fancy italians restaurants and when I order an expensive past dish, I expect not to spend most my time picking the tail off with my knife and fork.  What a pain.  Funny thing is, then loud man sitting next to us order the same dish.  Instead of using his fork and knife, he simply put the whole shrimp in his mouth and used his fingers to pull the tail out.  How classy!!  \nI almost forgot to add, it was nice one of the chef's walked around and said hello and asked how everything was but if you are going to do that, why exclude CERTAIN tables?  Very rude.\nAll in all, for the expensive price we paid for dinner, I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND it!", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FdxUhQ2orufg_eMgWAoH6Q", "review_id": "AJbRrPOoQAXGxjNpnKTwnQ", "text": "The experience at Marcellino Ristorante is perfect and I love their new location in Scottsdale!", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PMntEPguohYZCr_c0XuPqA", "review_id": "cSQI8K820lXek5UYSQP5kQ", "text": "The concierge at the Hotel Valley Ho told us that this was one of the finer and better Italian restaurants in Town - she was right.\n\nHaving dined around the world, this is by far in my top 5 of all time Italian restaurants.\n\n1. Atmosphere - cozy, intimate and great Italian music\n2. Fresh made pasta - do I need to say more\n3. A wine list that rivals any 5 star hotel selection\n4. Service, Service, Service - Phenomenal wait staff\n5. The Chef - Marcellino knows his stuff, great character.\n\nTips - Ink infused fettuccine with Lobster is probably the best dish I have had in years. Order the rare but 100 point Barollo - It is worth the $ 200.00 a bottle.\n\nBut again - service, service, service.\n\nFinally a restaurant that does everything right.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IIed4GFtBNbn7HWPy-4VLg", "review_id": "sp27WKRC1Hk-tg6pZA7uyA", "text": "Finally checked out Marcellino at their Scottsdale location for the first time.  It's as good as it always has been and the new location offers more space and a nice ambiance. The food is still great, the service was very warm, and the whole atmosphere is still inviting and cozy.  I had feared their move to Scottsdale would cause it to become overly trendy and lose focus, but I far undersold Marcellino and his team.  And despite having great food, the prices are quite reasonable.  Having dined in Italy recently, I can say the experience here was on par with that and hope to I to return soon.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xfq1TTY4Vw0WSKLQDZZLuA", "review_id": "W_7dmyr37BzMrcJhqvbYPQ", "text": "Wonderful meal, beautiful atmosphere. The chef is a true Italian, all the pastas were homemade infused with amazing ingredients.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9opUuMnzJEoGg6uvusiN9g", "review_id": "3ldmPcM1YbbdQm9iHYWqYg", "text": "The food was good but it was not over the top.  The service was excellent and so was the ambiance of the place.  The chef would not modify any of the dishes and if you wanted to just add chicken to a pasta dish, you got to pay for an entire chicken dinner.  The waiter laer cam eback and sid he reduced the charges on \"only\" $15 for the chicken breasts. The prices are high but the dishes are unique.  You won't find lasagna here or chicken parm, just some very unique pasta dishes.  It was great to experience it once but I don't have any desire to go back.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YUa9BX_EhDvh4A8mrhjhbA", "review_id": "rJ1WDTR6O3oKVWrakIR1rA", "text": "Chef Marcellino has a true passion for cooking and it really comes through in his food. I haven't had a bad dish yet. Scallops in pesto, Gnocchi and an amazing selection of fresh made infused pastas. Staff is amazing and very knowledgeable.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Kjzn4a7DjXWqHxcAlCW5Pw", "review_id": "zpGKTu7J6z9EDRimtX1Alw", "text": "I came here for a late lunch and ordered the lunch special (you can replace the wine with an additional appetizer).  The highlight of the meal was definitely the mussels in white wine appetizer.  The mussels were extremely fresh and tender, and the broth they were cooked it was so delicious that my entire family kept dipping the bread into my bowl.  The pastas are handmade and good.  Many of them have interesting additions (sun dried tomatoes, sweet potatoes), etc.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "inxWHYGscfzDQHTPlzGSSQ", "review_id": "6P5PdZUtLv5ohvo6SKw7ig", "text": "It took me a very long time to find an Italian restaurant in the Phoenix area that I really enjoyed.  I had all the usual suspects in Scottsdale and Phoenix recommended to me, to varying degrees of success.  Most of them were good, but nothing that I would rather go to, than just make my own food at home.  A friend finally brought me to Marcellino's about 5 years ago, back when they were in North Phoenix (I miss that little place).  \n\nSince the first day I went, Marcellino has been serving some of the best handmade pasta that I have ever had.  But my absolute favorite are his lamb chops and filet.  With so many favorites to choose from, it's easier most days to just order the chef's tasting menu, which usually includes a duo of my some of my favorite appetizers (scallops, or mushroom polenta, or some buffalo mozzarella and tomato, etc.), a duo of pastas and a carne or a duo.  \n\nNot only is the food amazing, there is one server here in particular who always makes me feel like family, Scottie.  His knowledge of the menu, food, wine and the restaurant is flawless and his warm demeanor is incredibly welcoming.  His service takes this place a notch above the rest.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Zzm3b6BodXt-syJ6sfJ3iA", "review_id": "Dv8hOAPcYabEdmPJ-WSoJw", "text": "We were in town for a weekend away and our hotel book the reservation.  This place was amazing from the moment we sat at the bar to the time we waddled out of the joint 2 hours later.\n\nThe bar:  Classic, perfectly lit, bartender was about as good as it gets (and I can't remember his name).  We had a great bottle of white (Italian) with our friends and chatted with the bartender about dinner suggestions.  Was pleased that of all the items on the menu he actually walked us through many, he asked us questions about what we like and steered us appropriately.\n\nGetting to the food:  It was the first week of October and we chose to sit outside....ahhh, perfect.  The only hiccup of our entire experience came when 10 minutes after seating us we still hadn't been approached by a server.  We flagged the hostess (What's the right way to call the person who greets you, seats you and is one of the owners?) and she couldn't stop apologizing.  What was great was that instead of sticking one of the waiters on us, she saw how much fun we had at the bar and had the bartender act as our server as well.\n\nFood:  Needless to say we all were guided to wonderful dinner choices.  I can honestly say that this was the absolute best pasta-centric meal I've ever eaten.  Mine had 1/2 a lobster, an amazing sauce and other goodness in it.  Is it possible for pasta to melt in your mouth?  Mine did.  The other 3 at the table had the same experience.  We also had a wonderful tour of Italy via the wine that was paired with things.  Dessert was amazing as well.\n\nMarcellino had the quaintness of a family owned place combined with the experience and food quality of a fine restaurant.  I cannot say enough about the quality of the food and the service.  If you have the chance, go there!", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iQbk1wH9tP-y9n_oS_ezGg", "review_id": "wBgqjinoNY3tRuTlqnGoSw", "text": "My husband and I adore Marcellino's. If you are looking for a special evening out for Italian food, look no further. This is not your family-style restaurant, it's high end with amazing homemade pastas, fresh salads, spotless service, truly a wonderful experience. From the time you make a reservation, you are greeted with warmth, just as if you were invited into their home. We have followed them from their old location in north Phoenix to the new in Scottsdale. Somehow they were able to keep the intimacy of the smaller restaurant to their new, larger location. My only complaint is that the restaurant is so dark it makes reading the menus difficult (they should offer flashlights or invest in backlit menus).\nWe have had two company parties at their restaurant. They easily cater to large groups. Our food arrived steaming hot all at once (incredible for a party of 13).\nI wish I could recommend a favorite dish, but my favorite is whatever I ordered during my last visit! You can't go wrong with any of the dishes. The bar is we'll stocked and he makes great mixed drinks. Definitely arrive a few minutes early to start off at the bar before being seated for your meal.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eBFXojgTo2SWLtzv7jJlxQ", "review_id": "hBrtzogvp7bugxg92WlC0w", "text": "I do not understand how this restaurant has such high rating anywhere! I am Italian and LOVE good Italian food and make it homemade myself... I took my boyfriend to Marcellino for his Birthday and was thoroughly disappointed in almost EVERYTHING! \nFirst, on a positive note, it is a beautiful location and great atmosphere... Perfect for a romantic date.\nSecond, the negative... I do not know how they managed to make a salad taste bad, but they did... It tasted bitter and bland and lacking any real preparation. Then their pasta... There was no flavor or depth or excitement at all! I don't know about you, but Italian food is supposed to warm you from the inside out and fulfill all your senses from sight to smell and of course taste!\nWhen we finished the meal, the waiter asked us how it was, and I told him I really was not impressed and disappointed after expecting something much more. He quickly got defensive and proceeded to quote all the \"awards\" and \"ratings\" they have received and when I mentioned I was Italian, he said the food I was used to but be from a different region. He was rude and un-accommodating.\n\nI have no problem paying $20-$30 per plate, but only if there is quality to back it up. Do not waste your time or money if you are anticipating FABULOUS Italian food, but if you don't mind paying for a nice atmosphere and mediocre, overpriced food, then Marcellino might be your place.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3hYluL6dros2F0ucWBS8Fw", "review_id": "-cU8ARV_uGFeoTm-sc2MpA", "text": "My husband and I just had dinner there this evening - I cannot even begin to tell you how amazing the service was ... our waitress, Paula, was fabulous!!  She grew up in Rome ( I grew up in Milan)... She could not have been any friendlier and informative on the specials...\nMeanwhile, Salvatore \"Sal\" (the owner) ...I have a secret crush on...he treated us like royalty - we spoke Italian...he gave us a grappa\nAND the piano player!! He was fabulous!!\nNOW HONESTLY...where can you get AMAZING italian food, fabulous, friendly service, reasonable prices, great wine AND an extremely talented pianist!!!\nBRAVO!!!", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HEuRXV3g6MNmxizFN_dBLA", "review_id": "yNrvzPEf1BLYIdzDuFA90w", "text": "ok...so we had dinner here tonight based on all the fabulous reviews on this site. I have to wonder what all the posters were thinking. I'm sure these are all people who feel if something is expensive and overpriced, then that translates to exceptional.\n\nFirst off, the service was almost non existent and the most I can say is that everyone we encountered from the hostess to the waiter who took our order, is that they were very cold and almost arrogant - the farthest thing from friendly service.\n\nWe ordered mussels in the red sauce as an appetizer. Very ordinary and the sauce had hardly any taste at all. Some of the mussels were actually empty shells.\n\nNext we ordered the green salad with balsamic vinagerette. Really now, $10 for what amounted to  bag salad greens - with nothing else - accompanied with what i assume plain bottled dressing.\n\nOur entrees weren't bad, but not great either - again, just ordinary. All in all, the entire meal was so mediocre, we didn't even want to mess with ordering dessert.\n\nThe \"ambiance\" was nothing to write home about..I really have to scratch my head at all the 4 and 5 star reviews. \n\nNot terrible...just way overpriced for what it is...For their prices, I expected to have a phenomenal meal.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SFugC_G3V8OoT6ruPOszqw", "review_id": "7BjoMKhjTReEKn2_XRhtyg", "text": "Just an incredible experience. We dine out a lot for business and we had visited Marcellino at its prior location in North Phoenix, but had not visited the Old Town Scottsdale location. So, we decided it was time to try that location, and wow, what a killer meal and evening we had!\n\nIf you're not familiar, Marcellino features a dazzling authentic Italian menu with house-made pastas such as squid ink fettuccine, and a great wine selection. We had an incredibly fresh and creamy buffalo mozzarella and also the Scallop al Pesto. \n\nI enjoyed a delicious ravioli filled with pureed choice beef, and one of our guests enjoyed a stunning seafood fettuccine with half a Maine lobster. Beautiful dishes. \n\nThe three hours simply blew by, and our server Jeff was a true delight. I highly recommend Marcellino!!", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lkHLJZc4FempZ4ROvr3nRg", "review_id": "bEaR8pHZGAkaxBmgdmLfBw", "text": "I dined here a couple of weeks ago for a friends birthday. I have to admit that the thought of handmade pasta had me all excited. I thought the atmosphere was nice although it was a tad dark in there...I do actually like to see my food. I found the display of dishes that they bring to your table kind of weird...I don't need to see it...just describe it to me. I also felt like having 6 specials to go over is a bit much...I'm not huge on lengthy waiter/diner interaction - I go to restaurants with either my boyfriend or family or friends and that's who I want to talk to. I'm always polite and I tip well but I don't want to spend all of my time hearing about the menu. \n\nAs for the food - I have absolutely  no doubt that they use the highest quality ingredients. I had the gnocchi and while it was obviously  made well the flavor didn't blow me away. Potato dumplings are not exactly bursting with flavor so you need a sauce that tastes awesome - this was just a basic marinara and some mozzarella mixed in. I honestly far preferred the gnocchi dish they served at PastaBar downtown...I have not found anything that compares. \n\nObviously this is a good restaurant and I don't mean to take away from that but for me it just wasn't a hit - especially considering the cost.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PIz2I-vEdCkAXSrKKFU5ZA", "review_id": "zXDpEDGcOc2O2Ha-MTvDEQ", "text": "Overpriced entrees, underwhelming food. My wife and I made a trip to Scottsdale to enjoy some warm weather and down time this spring. We wanted a good meal for our last night and were encouraged to read some of the reviews of this place. Owned by Italians, homemade pastas -- sounded right up our alley. Unfortunately, we were significantly disappointed. We both had pasta specials (I had the parpadelle w/ lamb ragu and she had the squid ink pasta w/ half a lobster, clams and mussels). I'm not one to complain about prices but I do have a problem with places charging big prices only to severely miss the mark on flavor. The parpadelle and squid ink pasta were $40 and $50 respectively. The parpadelle is a dish that even the swankiest restaurants in NYC charge $20 at most for. The squid ink claimed to have \"1/2 of a whole lobster\" but we could only find a few bits of overcooked tail in it. Skimping on the lobster left a terrible impression with me and led me to believe that they're pulling a fast one on us. This feeling was further validated after the waiter came by to inform us that he asked the chef to remove the meat from the shell so \"the lady wouldn't have to get her hands dirty.\" When the dish came, we were shocked when we didn't find an ounce of claw meat in the dish. \n\nFinally, but most importantly, the flavor. The parpadelle was decent but the \"fresh, homemade pasta\" was way too thick. About twice the thickness that I've ever eaten (in even the crappiest of places). The thickness of the pasta coupled with the fact that it did not seem like they ever finished the noodles in the sauce left both dishes very unbalanced. Heavy on the pasta -- even though they had a heavy handed approach to the sauce.\n\nAside from the pastas, we had the cheesecake and gelato - both of which were more disappointing than the pastas. \n\nThe cherry on the top? The cheesy lounge singing performer at dinner. Really? Am I in a vegas lounge? Save the money and your palette. I'm sure there are other excellent places in Scottsdale -- I was only hoping Marcellino's was one of them. Unfortunately, it wasn't and the only folks benefitting are the owners that should be ashamed of the dishes they're putting out there.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U6Dq6Y9nJ8DapmknW8OeAQ", "review_id": "DO90gzY3la2BfOWJ8LNATQ", "text": "I was with a very large group that they handled very well.  Each most of us ordered one of the specials and all were great with freshly made pasta.  Excellent service.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wFweIWhv2fREZV_dYkz_1g", "review_id": "ElaKJHr1ErJvTwkiznt-9A", "text": "That's right, it is woohoo as good as it gets!\n\nThis place is perfect for a celebration dinner with some special people.  After it was over, I wanted to bring everyone I love here to have a great experience - it's that freaking good!\n\nThe food was excellent.  The table shared some mozzarella & prosciutto and caprese.  I had the scialatielli alle vongole, the handmade pasta was out of this world delicious and top it off with amazing clams *drool*.  Oh, I can't forget the wine, the wine was actually the best part believe it or not, I can't recall all the names because like I said, it was a celebration dinner, but one stuck out \"CUM LAUDE\" haha, it still makes me giggle.\n\nThe service was also excellent, that coupled with the romantic decor and ambiance make this a 5 star dinning establishment, well, in my opinion anyway.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SpOMa-dg3D6hV5zR0HGt0Q", "review_id": "w0K9FLNzz3DPIddaZT0evw", "text": "By far and away the best Italian food in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area.  \nI have been going to this restaurant for the longesdt time and will not eat Italian food anywhere else.\nPasta made fresh every day and knowledgable and attentive workers around to make certain everything is perfect.\nMake a reservation and be sure to be there on Saturday nights as the live music will make you want to stay for hours.  The singer has a fantastic voice with great traditional songs", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QVVMHHu5Xg-9bgbzbLxV9Q", "review_id": "IZvQoLUdI6tOArCxagb27Q", "text": "I can honestly say that Marcellino Ristorante in Old Town Scottsdale is one of my favorite restaurants! :) \n\nMy boyfriend & I went here on Saturday night and not only had an amazing dinner but another overall amazing experience!\n\nBefore dinner, we sat up at the bar where we had a few glasses of wine. Our bartender, Lou, took the time to get to know my name and made sure that my glass of wine was always full. It is evident that he truly cares about his customers and his restaurant.\n\nFor dinner, we started with the Imported Buffalo Mozzarella & Prosciutto appetizer. It was a generous portion and was wonderful. The ingredients are always fresh and it was the perfect way to start off our meal. (I'd say this is perfect for two people to share, unless you are really hungry!)\n\nMy boyfriend had the Santa Lucia for his main entree. It was delicious- And yes, he was generous enough to share. It is a \"Black cuttle fish ink infused fettuccine saut\u00e9ed with muscles, clams and calamari in a lightly spiced tomato sauce and topped with half of a 1 1/2 pound fresh Maine lobster.\" (I took this off their website because I decided my description could not do it justice.) It was an absolutely incredible dish- One not to be missed!\n\nMy dish was fairly similar to the Santa Lucia but not as big. Unfortunately the name is escaping me at the moment but it is a spicy tomato sauce with shrimp, fresh fish and calamari. It is phenomenal and worth every carb ;)\n\nOur servers were both Rob & Johnny. They provided outstanding guest service! Oh and since it was a Saturday night, there was live entertainment. Some might consider the entertainer to be a \"cheesy lounge singer\" but I thought he was really good and put some romance (and laughs) in to our evening... Watching my boyfriend imitate and sing \"At Last\" to me was priceless. \n\nOverall, if you are looking for an authentic Italian dinner with incredible service and owners that really care about their restaurant, I'd say come to Marcellino Ristorante! You'll not be disappointed.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zf1f0Ir_zy7flsJVkXD-hA", "review_id": "N6BDlSG1esLbZS3wjOX_vQ", "text": "Absolutely amazing.  Pricey but worth it.  The veal parmigiana is to die for, and my husband's chicken marsala looked great as well.  The desserts were delicious, the garlic bread was delicious, the pasta was out of control... \n\nThe owner is so friendly and he came over to the table to talk to us.  The service was impeccable.  I cannot recommend it highly enough if you are in the scottsdale az", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LgrXP7bo-3u5xmPjCq7yyA", "review_id": "wGsbBn_gZBmWjK0KQ-oG-g", "text": "I have been waiting to try this restaurant for a while.  I decided to take my wife to celebrate a special occasion.  Restaurant has a great atmosphere and the service was very good.  Everything on the menu is overpriced.  \n\nThe homemade pasta is fresh and perfectly cooked.  The flavor of the pasta dishes we ordered were good, but not great.  I ordered the pappardelle in a lamb ragu.  Ragu was salty.  My wife ordered the linguini with lobster.  Lobster was a bit rubbery and dish had very little flavor.  I will not return.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kro2HFG_Kt4E_Er_efkTuQ", "review_id": "15uGC0MyapUTTSZdFaIZ3g", "text": "My husband and I stumbled across this place while walking around downtown on a Friday night. It was the ambiance of the restaurant that attracted us, romatic, dimly lit with an outdoor patio. When we walked up to the hostess, we told her we did not have a reservation, though would like to sit for dinner. She was extremely rude, annoyed, and walked away. I actually looked at my husband and started to leave the restaurant, until the waiter nearby caught what happened and seated us on the patio. \n\nThe food was amazing-- the gnocchi was so soft and tender, best ever. My husband ordered some special mushroom infused pasta.. It was also delicious. I would definitely return, next time making sure I have a reservation I guess.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MIvCXHgE_vcKz7lYS5FPvg", "review_id": "kg00vMDbNG29-ATJuPMz3A", "text": "The BF and I stopped here for lunch one day during the week.  There was only one other table there...and with so many of the other places nearby really busy, we were a little skeptical.  We were not disappointed!  The service was wonderful, the food was wonderful, the bread and dipping sauce they bring out is wonderful!  I think the reason it was so empty is because it is a bit pricy....for lunch.  We loved it though.  I look forward to going back!", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XBANwie__r82Lmx9wGVnDg", "review_id": "ARlrnE7nZHSYdXw6bgkZ7A", "text": "AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID\n\nCold scallops followed after a very long wait by hardly cooked lukewarm pasta. Even though they took it off the bill they wanted to charge two bottles of wine even though we only had one.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R_fae0rypqy4iiYfVmFHvQ", "review_id": "mGLeUFVi47lgYvdXqKRk0w", "text": "Pros: cute \nNice wAit staff\n\n\nCons: price 35+ per plate\nTaste: bland and under done meat cooked wrong\nLighting: very dark \nCold plates and food.\nWhen two plates were taken back for taste they showed up anyway on our bill\nWhen we had an issue with our food the manager only came to the table once, the chef never came out, the food was solid OK if we were at applebees this would still only be three stars\n\nSave e $$", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zSW2DW9ZXEtNIQtHU-Xrtw", "review_id": "gmfuytdidEYf6lkpLEFvLA", "text": "The worst ever!  Our food was cold and tasteless. A group of us were celebrating our daughters graduation from law school.  There were 8 of us and the restaurant was not busy.  All of our food was served cold, obviously it had sat in the kitchen.  We sent back two meals and they brought tasteless pasta dishes and kept the two expensive meals on the bill. They left the table with our  dirty dishes sitting in front of us for 40 minutes.  Once we were not happy our server disappeared as did the other staff. Due to our daughters tears when we complained, as it was her choice of restaurant and she felt responsible, we let it go and paid our bill.  I wrote them after and have gotten NO response from them.  DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY AT THIS RESTAURANT!!!!", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dATYvXgk3_ERr--EbBGovg", "review_id": "9Hvyd1yZ4TyasdjQECR-0w", "text": "Our family went here for a special birthday  dinner.  The atmosphere was  very urban and classy.  We especially enjoyed the live music which was a wonderful solo singer/ guitar playing soft Brazilian songs among others.  She was excellent.  The food was also excellent.  The handmade pastas were delicious as was the veal Parmigiana.  The salads were good, but not as spectacular as I had expected.  All in all it was very good and will prompt us to return for some other occasion.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RbCRHWZotVygDGy1wF6wHA", "review_id": "frL-Uks5nrBYrPhhBne0UA", "text": "Excellent service and food.   Black ink pasta with seafood is delicious.  Try the mozzarella with tomatoes.  Parking can be a little challenging but there are valet options close.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "I4GolEA9L0k2RfH4CauL0A", "review_id": "wgDOy_o_T8qJUpFfH1eATg", "text": "Marcellino's was an amazing romantic dinner experience.  I had their fresh pasta w/mushroom truffles and lobster.  The combination was amazing.  I also had the white wine that's made by a friend in Italy.  It was tantalizing and really lingered on my pallet.  The homemade tiramisu was a blissful ending to dinner.  The staff is attentive and very helpful.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sul0rJDvTT9QTMGiuA52WA", "review_id": "SpsG9nQNrk1jO446zqdK-g", "text": "Best pasta I have ever had. Don't go there if you're looking for a two-pound chicken parm or endless breadticks.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v6mSPWFEUkv6rT9peqf_8w", "review_id": "KcHQeMUmYxrYluBL-P9gWQ", "text": "My expectations were fairly high for this up priced locale,  Sadly, my experience there moved me to \"pen\" this review.\n\nI was first encouraged by the menu and the appearance of some toast and pepper taponade which was very good.  My next course, arugula, olive and greens salad was nicely dressed but with only 3-4 promised fava beans.  I was then presented some pasta courses to choose from (no prices were offered - which I think is in poor taste - but I expected comparable pricing to the ones on the menu) and chose a porcini mushroom and lobster ravioli.  The pasta was also excellent, the mushrooms good but only moderately flavorful and the lobster tasted as if it had been thawed and boiled, clearly overcooked and not fresh.  I mentioned this to my waiter who was helpful and indicated that the chef was making rounds of the tables and I asked him to send him by.  Unfortunately his wife appeared, tasted the lobster, offered to cook me more, sniffed and vanished.  I was billed $39 for this al la carte pasta dish.  The reason for the poor review, thus, was mainly the attitude of the owner, as if rubber flavorless crustacians were the height of italian cuisine.  \n\nEnough said.\n\nBTW my next door table mates had the same entree and similar comments.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ypz7hxOCnrg8Y8vxHJU-sQ", "review_id": "EyUgPOx7J9XKkB2seiJrWQ", "text": "HANDS DOWN THE BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT I HAVE EVER BEEN TO.\n\nMarcellino's has the most romantic atmosphere I have ever seen in a restaurant. Tucked away in Scottsdale, this little gem is the real deal. In fact, it took me extra long to order because the entire menu was in Italian. The place holds 2 bars, intimate seating in both booths and sperate tables for dates and romantic getaways. \n\nCandle-lit tables, attentive wait staff, fancy place settings, live music, etc. This place has it all. I went here on a (not so great) first date with a guy I met at a bar and he easily dropped $200 on 2 appetizers, fancy water, 4 beers, 2 gigantic entrees and dessert plus (hopefully) a generous tip. \n\nI had the stuffed torteillini because I am a total sucker for lots of pasta. Expecting it to come in a bowl of a bunch of smaller shells, it was actually 4 very large rolls drinched in this heavenly white sauce. I loved it... and so did my date, he ate off my plate. We also order the capriesse salad which came with a beautiful, ripe tomato and a fat slice of parmesan too. The dressing was light but flavored enough that not much pepper was needed. \n\nI cannot wait to go back to this place... on a different date with a different guy. But only if he's paying!", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wHKz3EjADr9pvyeZ5lPm7g", "review_id": "zGjNKbPr7yGejeMwKIhNcw", "text": "This is my absolute favorite Italian restaurant in Phoenix.  We go here for our birthdays, anniversaries, etc... any special occasion is a reason to go to Marcellino (or just no occasion other than date night)!  What do we love?  The fresh pasta presentation at the beginning of the meal is so fun.  The food is always exceptionally tasty.  The ambiance is lovely.  The owner and his wife walk around the restaurant to ensure that everyone is enjoying their meal - and everyone always looks very happy.\n\nThe have live music on most nights as well which makes the entire space feel very intimate.  They also have this great private booth you can reserve for special occasions.  \n\nI can't say enough good things about Marcellino.  It's our \"GO TO\" place in Phoenix.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VQThfUHzjjYHyUcXp__J_Q", "review_id": "8fN-VMcGS03ZPBoLO62ugw", "text": "We heard about Marcellino from a hotel consierge and wondered if it would be as nice as it was described... punch line, it was and I recommend it for anyone who like great, authentic Italian cuisine - the food was terrific, the service was top notch, and Marcellino is a wonderful person. He doesn't pander to people; instead he understands the beauty of well-prepared food and hopes people will discover this for themselves", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QskaYxlEeRuZdBXtwV8KBg", "review_id": "oR8V6mERkrejkcJMMnNFWw", "text": "I think Marcellino's will get a second chance for a special occasion.  I visited the restaurant based on seeing it on Check Please Arizona.  The food is obviously made fresh and was excellent but I felt a little overpriced based on other excellent restaurants in the area.  Although the atmosphere was romantic, I had a hard time reading the menu and the bill using just the votive candle on the table.  There has to be a better way!", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "81hpuEdYu2C4hp6oL7EPZw", "review_id": "Oor_iEF9enc7iYq1SSJ8Yw", "text": "I started going here when they were on Northern and haven't looked back.  I'm not sure why they have a menu as the star of the show is the fresh made pasta.  They bring it by on a plate and tell you what is fresh for the day .  Porcini infused with lobster is hard to pass up but sometimes they have squid ink with seafood which is my favorite. \n\nService and dessert are middle of the road but I'm there for the pasta!", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rYmw6I_zLLDzNrSY9nZfUw", "review_id": "tepoGyfgEJn0pOKIuGJUAg", "text": "Went with my wife for just dessert. Had one of the best tiramisu. Live music was great. Bit pricey.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fbxlboEmXOv6TiznpXgdyg", "review_id": "8BHgZ_-kRCaa3a333operQ", "text": "Sadly, I missed dinner service here so a couple of associates and I grabbed a late-night dessert at this lovely Italian restaurant.\n\nWe were very impressed with the atmosphere of this restaurant. Although we chose to sit outside, the location proved to be very hidden and private-- perfect spot to take your date! Our server was perfect and extremely attentive. Even though he knew we were only ordering desserts, he still took the time to go through their best options. We decided to go with a couple glasses of wine, some coffee, and a Tiramisu to share. The attention on our table was never lost, in fact, as the night grew chilly, our server came back and helped move a heat lamp closer to our table to keep warm.\n\nThe Tiramisu was excellent and I'm truly sorry to say I wasn't able to experience more of their great food! Will definitely be back on the next trip!", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fi5y6-daDzTIQ7wOKaR7xg", "review_id": "lpbcJ0h-Raap6RfzwSPkvg", "text": "This is the single best restaurant in Arizona. I have been here several times and it is consistently delicious. Eating at the chef's island is lots of fun, Chef Marcellino is great. The servers are on the ball. This restaurant is 5 star.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "vUBWg3dXVCDWvbGwWLrpbw", "review_id": "rzvReO8rSng99U9MDakzVA", "text": "This place is a pretty solid 4 stars!\n\nGreat location and ambiance, friendly service and great food.\n\nI ordered the caprese salad which was phenomenal. I usually like balsamic vinegar with it, but I didn't dare to ask for some (maybe next time).\n\nI also had the Fetuccini Contadina which was pretty good.\n\nTiramisu and coffee were also outstanding.   \n\nMy friend had an out of the menu pasta with pork belly which was pretty good although a little too salty from my point of view.\n\nThe wine menu (by the glass) has only Italian options. Although it's an Italian restaurant, I would appreciate certain variety (but this is just a preference).\n\nBTW, the bathrooms are clean, and with a great decor.\n\nCheers.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2HfXyhxvmJ8dXl_DGFGFdw", "review_id": "LrHJfbR5jAbyan0e2MdMEQ", "text": "Over rated and over priced. \n\nI've been here a number of times and never been impressed with any of the specials or their homemade pastas either. Every time I left however, I was reminded of how expensive it is, especially if you go with chef and waiter recommendations.  We also have a hard time understanding why the owner/chef will not make guest request changes to any of the entrees.  For example, if someone wants a different sauce with their pasta or their entree prepared a certain way, why would the owner refuse to do so ?  I've seen this happen twice at this restaurant and both time guests have been put in unpleasant positions while ruining their dining experience.    Its too bad that there are not that many great italian restaurants in the Phoenix - Scottsdale area, and Marcellino's falls into that category as well.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BezVqATpPz0-m2lhDiuoIg", "review_id": "D_lNvAe8_NK1-vpjyunDPQ", "text": "Best Italian Food In the City!!!\nMy parents were in from out of town and we have a huge family dinner at Marcellino's Ristorante. Among our party of 9 we had two toddlers with us.  The staff was able to create dishes for these fussy eaters as well as meeting and exceeding the cravings of the entire group. The wine list is all Italian wines but I would totally recommend the Sor Ugo and Gavi di Gavi We started with the appetizer feature with soft mozzarella and prosciutto which was AMAZING!! The Santa Lucia was fantastic with half a lobster and a variety of shell fish. I was barely able to taste the tortelloni that one of my family members had gotten becuase while we are all family we dont share.  Dessert was no exception to the meal and dont expect to see cannoli's on this menu, traditional Italian dessert is what you will find.  Ricotta cheese cake, Tiramisu, Gelato, were just a few of the desserts that hit our table.  \nChef Marcellino and his wife Sima also stopped by the table which made the night that much more special.  Thank you to all of the staff chefs and servers a like for making our night extra special", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sHhv3A4JQ-tNzyGl5wDUOg", "review_id": "gcjSckhkSTn1mKr89aP3YQ", "text": "Fresh pasta and high quality ingredients make all the difference. This place has the best bucatini amatriciana, heck maybe anywhere. It isn't just good for AZ. It's actually good. Seriously this compares to east coast Italian. Everything was cooked perfectly. The party I was with consumed a great deal of wine, and seemed to approve of the list. Deserts (cheesecake, tiramisu) were also pretty great. Service was attentive.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pV5FQfXea6R8D082rurPLA", "review_id": "isrLMpLY1WyfQoupBxmj9g", "text": "The atmosphere is beautiful and service was excellent.  Unfortunately, the food was less than mediocre.  Ravioli special with spinach and ricotta was like sand, pasta was hard,marinara with sausage, pasta under cooked, wouldn't return.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b85M4bpMO_ORGS4o4QkudQ", "review_id": "hVA2okGO3c73kUgjcPPZWQ", "text": "Went to Marcellino with a large dinging group (about 18 people).  We were seated promptly even though we didn't have a reservation.  Our waiter was very good about keeping all of our orders separate, and he was even able to prepare separate checks for each person in the party.  Excellent service.\nRestaurant was very dark, but from what I could see seemed to be nicely decorated.  It was not too noisy.  I had the Strozzaprete ai Broccoli di Rape.  The pasta was supposed to be two colors, but I had trouble seeing it in the dim dining room.  Although I couldn't see my food, I could taste it, and it did taste delicious!  The noodles were perfectly cooked and nicely chewy.  However, $22.95 seemed like a LOT of money for a bowl of pasta.", "business_id": "MLVKDbuI2xaOJQ4-NZj2MQ", "label": "Food-relevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "uNbB1uR4EBhmygUc3IfPAw", "review_id": "7tN1B6q_uhWVDKxS9-1KfA", "text": "I'd never thought I write about a doctor's visit. But Dr. Shay is an amazing woman. She handled my ultrasound and prenatal visit with so much professionalism. She expressed her personal thoughts at the same time (let's say we had a long discussion/tangents about raising children) that I found priceless. Concerns that I had with both my body and future were both addressed, and she answered my questions before I could think of them. I think it's funny that most doctor's visits, they hardly look at you, rush you in and out. and claim at the same time 'people is who they care about'. Dr. Shay actually showed me they're not all like that.", "business_id": "8rMSbtMFVtEien-2EfFu6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zBkv5EqgkrgT_f3oL1B4yg", "review_id": "-vANhMiOOvQwqFsgvSfniA", "text": "If I could give a negative rating I would. With that said If you have to go here then go but...\n\nA little over a year ago I had to go to the ER and after waiting for over two hours when there was no body in front of me and it was early and not busy I finally got seen by a doctor for like two minutes who was rude and then I never saw him again. \n\nI had a lady come in and mop my room while the nurse was putting in an IV in my arm!!! Uhhh, hello, do you think could have maybe come back a little later?\n\nI had another nurse who was there to take my blood pressure info just leave the machine on and it beeped for the next 15 mins until finally in all my pain (I later found out I had a kidney stone) I got up and asked someone to turn it off. \n\nMy nurse wouldn't give me any information about what the tests I was getting were for. The room was 71 degrees and I had to ask 3 different people for a warm blanket even AFTER my boyfriend called the nurses station from work to get them to bring me one. \n\nThe place seemed dirty and unsanitary, I mean I guess it was due to all the construction they had to wheel me through but even that was ridiculous. Oh yeah I almost forgot to mention the left over sticky things, the ones that they use to connect your heart to machines, in my gown that I noticed. I was never hooked to a heart machine... That means they were who ever had the gown on before I did. That's gross!.\n\nThen I had to deal with all the payment info and not one person I talked to yet has been helpful. They all seem to be \"busy\" and rude and they act like I'm bugging them for calling the 800 number to get my payments squared away. Ugh! \n\nNow, I have to deal with the billing folks again. Why, you ask? Oh because they decided not to send me my last bill and even after talking to mulitple people asking them to send me a bill to my new address and them agreeing to. I guess it was just easier to put my bill into collections. Thanks JCL! You guys are swell folks. So today I call in asking to see if we can get this fixed. That I WANT to pay my bill. That I had no intention of not paying it. That there was no reason for it to go into collections. Pat (the lady I spoke to) was no help, so I asked to talk to a supervisor or manager. She put me on hold for about 8 mins and then some how the phone call got disconnected (nice). So I called back, she didn't answer so I left a message. That was at 8am it's now 6pm and no phone call back. Geez that's great customer service.\n\nIf you have to go then go but if you can hold out for a better hospital then I recommend the extra driving in the end it will be less of a headache.", "business_id": "8rMSbtMFVtEien-2EfFu6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CPzYvUVrJ8H7nF0WH5UGJA", "review_id": "v35-zashLcBAfgZsTOgrrA", "text": "This review is for the E.R.  \n\nWhen it comes to emergency rooms, I generally don't expect too much.  They are often chaotic and the wait times can be incredible.  I came to the E.R. with a serious sinus infection, after my treatment at a local urgent care facility was not working.  I expected to be seen last, because of my lack of medical urgency.  To my surprise, I was seen by the triage nurse in only a few minutes and then admitted within an hour.  The doctors and nurses were extremely nice and answered all of my concerns and questions; I felt like an active party in my care, and it put me at ease.    \n\nOh yea, I've never been in an ER with private rooms with televisions; I thought it was kind of cool, and it made the downtime between tests and results fly by.", "business_id": "8rMSbtMFVtEien-2EfFu6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "fW1RBWhhVrZ5t-TURpIvlA", "review_id": "MYyJHKlqGFqtStH9F64qqQ", "text": "I was recently at John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital for congestive heart failure and I give so many applauds to this hospital.  I have been in there several times before and they just get better and better.  Everything pleases me about this hospital.  They try to make it a good experience. From the doctors and nurses to the cooks and the maintenance people, they are there for you and care so much.  Thank you JCLDV for everything.", "business_id": "8rMSbtMFVtEien-2EfFu6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Zkn45PKSC3Lj-o_ZnK35yw", "review_id": "Ywd4xDPSnLSHYvapgnMXZQ", "text": "My date can't get enough of my cooking skills, so I agreed to make him dinner at my place one night. I had everything set up very nicely, and the food was shaping up to be superb. I was planning on a spinach salad, shrimp marinara, and coffee cake for dessert. \n\nAll of my dishes were coming out seamlessly until I pulled out a crystal platter to add ambiance to the coffee cake. The platter shattered in my hands just as the doorbell rang. I looked at the crystal on the floor and the blood gushing out of my hands, and I went to answer the door. \"I had an accident\" was the first thing out of my mouth. \n\nAfter my date cleaned up the blood trail, he took me to the emergency room at John C. Lincoln. Even though it was a Saturday night I got right in to see a doctor. \n\nThe staff was so attentive, and the PA discussed all of my options for anesthesia and sutures. I was in and out two hours and four stitches later. And thanks to the awesome staff the pain was never too much to handle!", "business_id": "8rMSbtMFVtEien-2EfFu6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "y233ikefNw7SFBm19Y2xAg", "review_id": "WpdEQ5Cm5PqxyLulsx8ddg", "text": "I was really irritated with this place.  I called up prior to heading over for a problem with my wife to check on ER wait times.  The woman on the phone was extermely rude.  She told me she could not give me that kind of information.  When I followed up with 'Is there alot of people waiting?' I received the same answer, just with more attitude.  \n\nI followed up with an additional question about insurance.  After being transfered to admissions or billing (?), someone who should know, asking the question again, a non-answer was for some reason rudely given. \"We bill all insurances\".  OK, thats great, are you an in-network provider for my insurance?  \"I can't answer that question!\" ...CLICK!  She hung up on me!\n\nI would give it less stars, but I really don't know how the medical staff actually is.  Support staff needs wrk!", "business_id": "8rMSbtMFVtEien-2EfFu6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "u1fxUYcCZsiazNmczJh0hQ", "review_id": "KTirEN3nIjGs69QStr6Oyw", "text": "My husbands back went out, so bad to the point he couldn't  stand on his own and would cry trying to sit up. He had gone to a chiropractor yesterday and they said he needed an MRI to confirm the severity.unfortunately he could physically get to a radiologist in time.   I decide to  take my husband to the ER because he coolant even go potty with out my help, I was really worried about him. \n\nFrom the moment i walked in , I asked the ER administrator for assistance getting my husband out of the car and I get this crazy nurse who is yelling at me that she is busy and doesn't have time. I felt like she was telling me to o away. So I asked if there was another hospital close by. Immediately they get two staff members to help.\n\nAfter being checked in and a nurse practitioner starts ridiculing my husband for coming to an emergency room for back pain and requesting an MRI. Every question my husband answered came with a sneer response back from the nurse. Finally I was livid at that point and asked his boss the RN, if we are wasting their time being here. I called another hospital that knew about the situation and welcomed us. \n\nEvery person we encountered was just miserable and it showed well. Never again. I will give my business with arrowhead health from here on out.", "business_id": "8rMSbtMFVtEien-2EfFu6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "yMyi41laTTfuPtrDu5nPiA", "review_id": "_hAyz5QcV04C0KXDZSNc5w", "text": "We ended up in JCL's ER on Christmas Eve night, 2000 miles away from home. Everyone from the front desk to the doctor couldn't have been kinder. They took wonderful care of my wife, apologized for the chilly weather - we kept assuring them that it was 25 degrees colder in Detroit - and made sure that we were out of the hospital before midnight.\n\nI'm sure the employees couldn't have been all that excited about working on Christmas Eve, but they were all incredibly kind. We only wish we could have thanked everyone personally.", "business_id": "8rMSbtMFVtEien-2EfFu6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "VaLglvhXegtW1OMF6_Xfag", "review_id": "1SGBWPqPpR04P1GDRDhzyQ", "text": "I ended up here a few weeks ago in the ER for a migraine that made me go blind in my right eye and my stomach sick with nausea. I have to say that I have not been to a hospital in YEARS that made me a priority or took care of me so quickly and sympathetically. The staff, especially my nurse, Ellen?, took such good care of me. The CT scan techs were professional and caring. My doctor, Dr. Sworen, was very thorough and listened to me. The facilities were clean and everyone simply amazing. \n\nMy bill ended up to the tune of $6000.00, but you cant put a price on good care, great bedside manner, and piece of mind that I was in good medical hands! \n\nThank you John C Lincoln hospital. You calmed me, treated me, and made me very grateful for your services.", "business_id": "8rMSbtMFVtEien-2EfFu6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w2P_tOKDEtx0ogcvi-BDhg", "review_id": "u66zaHzcgx6KlydbIAdcwQ", "text": "Some of the rudest, uncaring most unprofessional people i have ever seen in my life. I can't believe they call themselves professionals. My husband has severe stomach pains every day, and this hospital is the closest from our home so we usually come here. That, and they know him well from being there so often. He actually had a nurse (brandi) tell him \"why are you moving around so much, it can't hurt that bad\" Can you believe that! And \"no one can die from pain\" WHAT! They won't admit him because according to their standard ER tests he's in perfect health. They honestly think of him as someone who's only there to get his \"fix\". I hear then laughing, socializing, and planning their weekends in the hallways. Meanwhile, my husband is laying there dying and screaming in pain. I wish i could give them a negative rating. DON'T COME HERE, GO ANYWHERE ELSE!\nOn the other hand, if you have a sick child, Mendys place is amazing!", "business_id": "8rMSbtMFVtEien-2EfFu6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4hR-tE1PYvp7Go5a8s8pmw", "review_id": "u-JFfIQ_W7VzkQkyw8j7Iw", "text": "I had surgery here a few years ago and it went well.  I had to stay overnight so I got to taste their food... It was not that bad for hospital food.  The nurses are friendly and took good care of me.  Admitting and check in went very smoothly without any hang ups.", "business_id": "8rMSbtMFVtEien-2EfFu6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uQz9qbfiy6A50qF9LG_dkw", "review_id": "cB3dIBBTZXwlcB1MD-xtgg", "text": "Had to take my son to mendy's place for some breathing problems. The doctor was okay but the nurses and respiratory therapists were fantastic!", "business_id": "8rMSbtMFVtEien-2EfFu6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JdtaC4EiIAc6zZDkvZm7mg", "review_id": "awCEp4KnkV0JOXdRxJh6BA", "text": "Went into ER with abdominal pain left there five days later after unexpected surgery. Every person I encountered were kind and helpful and professional. The exceptional care helped make my unexpected stay more pleasant than I thought a hospital stay could be. Thank you to all the staff that treated me.", "business_id": "8rMSbtMFVtEien-2EfFu6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9etvFm51AUhOzXzbTeVmXQ", "review_id": "NiHIFxMKd5eB47c-50OhnQ", "text": "I went to the emergency room at JCL with severe lower back pain and had a great experience! Everyone was very attentive and really listened! They took me directly to a private room and I got into a gown and laid down. The doctor came in and took time to talk to me and examined me. Gave me three choices. I had a CT scan to take away my worries. I decided to get a muscle relaxant and give it a few days...good decision. I went in at 5:30 am Sat morning and only spent a few hours at the hospital. Super nice people and environment!", "business_id": "8rMSbtMFVtEien-2EfFu6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "S-eb68RqhRwdKxMQrY7u_g", "review_id": "sHjQaw4eHy6GWCdbQBD3jA", "text": "We took my 86 year old mother to the JCL ER yesterday because she was severely disoriented and congested.  She had fallen earlier in the day and we were worried she may have had a minor stroke.  The admission process was prompt and the wait was not bad.  The nurses and staff were teriffic.  I especially want to mention Dr. Stockton who was one of the most knowledgeable, caring professionals that I have ever met.  He took the time to make my Mom feel comfortable and explained everything that could be happening with her medical condition.  It was obvious the hospital was very busy with the flu outbreak but that did not negatively impact the quality of care that was provided to my mom.  BTW, she was OK and was released.", "business_id": "8rMSbtMFVtEien-2EfFu6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "yJ22u_1l01H4NM3wCowIKw", "review_id": "NXKqXOns29cKFuGCzAdYuw", "text": "I have had two experiences with the ER at JCL, one to take a good friend in because it turned out he had internal bleeding a week after surgery from another hospital, and more recently because my wife had high fever and nausea that was the result, we discovered, of pneumonia.\n\nIt also happened to be this past Valentine's day when the second happened.\n\nBoth times, the staff did not screw around. We were in a room and under care almost immediately. The nurse and staff was extremely attentive, ran all of the appropriate tests and made an accurate diagnosis that yielded immediate results; all of which without a single error or any interaction that I could possibly complain about.\n\nI have a great deal of respect for the medical staff that has helped my loved ones at John C Lincoln and I can confidently recommend their Emergency Room to anyone in need of one.\n\n(Thank you, Karen!)", "business_id": "8rMSbtMFVtEien-2EfFu6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P_LzcrlVXFdgBq_24UnlUw", "review_id": "mgLz-ofUXCbtzamCzLW9LQ", "text": "Great Staff!\nGood Care.\nDirty facility and slow attention.", "business_id": "8rMSbtMFVtEien-2EfFu6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jAX3swtdDZRewpvyzJu1ag", "review_id": "rcDACN1geEP2pE5EmzAFUg", "text": "My husband was recently in this hospital for 3 days due to a spinal fusion. I can't say we were happy with the care and some of the staff.  He was kicked out of the hospital due to Medicare and our supplemental insurance  rules.  He was no way ready to be discharged.  We were rushed to pack up and get out.  Didn't get very much instructions to what to look for such as possible infection?  He came home very dirty. \nNot once was he offered even a pan so he could at least wash his face and brush his teeth.", "business_id": "8rMSbtMFVtEien-2EfFu6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oJdpKHRzRHptVARqz0pzSg", "review_id": "uQIB6I9bON-W7N-6uzO8dg", "text": "Emergency room....BAD experience twice in 3 yrs...both times i was totally ignored in an empty ER...the first time I was ignored in the waiting room for over 8hrs, i left and was not billed...the recent i was ignored for over 3 hrs...charged for seeing a \"Doctor\" that i never saw...sat in a room...was brought NOTHING for my pain...i admit i had one nurse stick her head in the door and tell me she was sorry i had to wait so long, she drew blood then left, i never saw her again...then i sat again...finally got up, got dressed, flagged down someone in the hallway to let them know i was leaving, and then was presented with a bill that was outrageous for the service performed(or lack of)\nwouldn't go there if my life depended on it", "business_id": "8rMSbtMFVtEien-2EfFu6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BQ0A3PaNdZTl-WYK1aHzug", "review_id": "iy786IvzvS-OZmL3RFIORA", "text": "In phoenix on a business trip I woke up at 1am with stabbing abdominal pain. I came in to the ER and was seen immediately. RN Beverly G was friendly, knowledgeable, and sociable and really helped me feel at ease... which isn't the easiest thing at 4am while exhausted, in awful pain, and pantsless.\n\nEveryone I felt with was professional with a good sense of humor, and made the several hour stay go by quickly. They never left me alone longer than 30 minutes at the longest and kept me updated on my situation and test results constantly.\n\nI only wish they were near home, because it was a far better experience than any I've found in Denver!", "business_id": "8rMSbtMFVtEien-2EfFu6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MAH6yRKKOGhbYFtmAjnPXg", "review_id": "4RDfN8e_Di46Fh8tngx8xQ", "text": "I was having chest pains and not feeling well at all and had my husband drive me to the hospital on 7/28/13.  I provided my insurance information and waited in the waiting area.  Two men came out and gave me an EKG right there and told me my heart was normal and I could wait.  After about 40 minutes I was taken to a room.  My nurse was fantastic.  She kept me informed.  The doctor sucked!  He was confused and seemed to be walking in circles.  The nurse had taken blood, then gave me 4 asprin and then they were going to take my blood again in 2 hours.  During this time the doctor popped in and said \"you ready to go\".  The nurse said, no we're waiting 2 hours for more blood.  After laying there for 5 hours, the doctor came in and said they found nothing and follow up with my physician.  I wasn't happy and I was still feeling terrible.  Then imagine my surprise when I received a bill from the doctor for $1557 because he was out of network and my insurance didn't cover it.  I was pissed!  I called the hospital and ripped them.  They claim that I signed a document that disclosed this information.  I explained I had been to this hospital at least 4 times over the 12 year period I've lived in the neighborhood.  The rep told me I should have asked if the doctor was a contractor and asked for a different doctor.  I won't be paying this doctor.  And I'm filing a complaint with my insurance company against this medical group for false advertising.", "business_id": "8rMSbtMFVtEien-2EfFu6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OWBZbClMzIhM5wfZLCETgw", "review_id": "UoLVQDtbrQe3ZTnOveTtnA", "text": "The people in there were just great to us. In particular the RN in the cardiac unit that helped me (Morgan) was so cheerful and helpful he really took the edge off of being there. The only reason I gave 4 stars is because of the facility. Yes an older facility will be a bit worn but things that are fixable should be. The hinges on my bathroom door screamed at all hours of the night (and others did as well) and the water faucet shook the whole room when turned on due to air in the lines. Both of these could be remedied with a maintenance person in there for less then 30 minutes.\n\nAll in all though both my wife and I have been admitted to John C. Lincoln and we trust them to take good care of us when needed.", "business_id": "8rMSbtMFVtEien-2EfFu6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V6nvrVsFYAOe3Hbd2vjSiA", "review_id": "8Nj6gw8vw8G_pX4WPgr8-g", "text": "Been here 3x, twice for myself and once for my daughter.  Place is clean, staff is friendly and efficient I have zero complaints and would definitely come back if another situation came up.", "business_id": "8rMSbtMFVtEien-2EfFu6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dH9FRHSZwlhLLamaZSFdGQ", "review_id": "KNFf4u_EKzVdMIhpFbNSHA", "text": "My wife went into to pick up some chemicals that our pool need and was mistreated and harassed because she had the nerve to pay with a debit card.  Are you kidding me? I have spent hundreds of dollars at this store.\n\nI understand the costs businesses incur when running things as debit/credit, apparently B&L doesn't understand the cost they incur when mistreating customers.\n\nDo yourself a favor and and go to Perry's Pool and Pump.  They are more knowledgeable and they will treat you with quite a bit more respect than you will get at B&L.  I am not willing to give my business to any store that mistreats their customers.", "business_id": "CNGrFenwRbwDzE24lKDfiw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uEwCeq_IhMFCANc0LuR2rg", "review_id": "-LMqWNHZi7kd4QANy5wkCA", "text": "WORST SERVICE EVER!\n\nThe service is OK in the store, but NEVER call them for a repair! You probably will find  something better in Craiglist. Repair department is really unprofessional and unfriendly, their priority is send you a bill instead of customer satisfaction. You will find other reviews here stating the same, so save some time and money and call somebody else for repairs and try Costco or Online stores for supplies.", "business_id": "CNGrFenwRbwDzE24lKDfiw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n7WvikD8ndqkZScQdc6AuQ", "review_id": "CwuLYHak17-6cAHqtagEnw", "text": "Pool stores... never a place that you 'want' to go to.  The costs, the smells, the inadequate employees, the upsells.  Yet, if you're someone like me, who doesn't have a degree in pool maintenance, you're required to go to them.  \n\nI became a new homeowner in 2009, and I discovered this place wanting to get a second opinion on my pool water after Leslie's tried to upsell me on buying several different chemicals.  I took a water sample to B&L and they knew exactly what I needed, at the cheapest price, without giving me the runaround.  I've been coming to them ever since.\n\nThe staff is friendly... always greeting you, and offering you bottled water.  \n\nThey're very knowledgeable... I had a severe algae problem.  I gave them a pool water sample, they did the test, provided the chemicals needed, and walked me through the cleaning process.  My pool was clean and clear several days later!\n\nThey want to earn your business... Just bought a new cleaner from them several days ago on impulse, noticed it cheaper online, came to return it, but they offered to price match for me and credited me the difference.  Now that's loyalty!\n\nOnly reason I didn't rate them 5 stars: There's times when customer traffic is busy, and you'll have to wait for assistance.  I try to visit them during the weekdays though.  Also, not a fan of the aesthetics, as it's a maze trying to walk through their store... yet, I'm slightly OCD (or so I think).\n\nIf you need pool products at a reduced cost (they periodically send me coupons), with great customer service, I highly recommend B&L.", "business_id": "CNGrFenwRbwDzE24lKDfiw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "vsXP832M0kOxKpfduD7dWw", "review_id": "d8wf7saQ3fR3KIXOZNDnJg", "text": "This library is a hidden neighborhood gem! \n\nFor years, people would tell me the library was \"right behind McDonalds\" and that threw me. It's not true. It's not behind McDonalds! Technically, it's not even behind Walgreens, but that would be closer. The trick is: from 7th St., you have to turn east onto Townley which is the street between the McDonalds and Walgreens and then... there it is on your left! A tiny little library. \n\nOn my first visit I felt jilted by the apparently small selection but then I learned I could find any book I wanted on www.phxlib.org (even from home), ask for a hold on the book and have it transfered for me to pick up at Acacia. So, even if the book is not on the shelf, I can get it there! What more do you need? \n\nSame goes for the audiobooks and DVDs. \n\nAnd, speaking of what you can do online: all Phoenix library card holders can access online learning resources (I used to use Rosetta Stone. They've recently switched to Auralog which I haven't tried yet), databases and several subscription based resources (like Consumer Reports) for free from home!\n\nIn the branch, they've recently added a birth to 5 area for toddlers, have lots of activities for teens (including a teen council) and from what I understand a remodel is in the works. Since the interior is a little dated, I'll save the 5th star for after the remodel but this place has everything you need!\n\nSo, using a doubly appropriately cliche, when it comes to Acacia branch library, you can't judge a book by it's cover. (Sorry. I couldn't resist!)", "business_id": "Z_QsNnSvKLcDpa-FbD8tQA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "7cR92zkDv4W3kqzii6axvg", "review_id": "C2XAa2HsQgm89a1M9fwBAw", "text": "I love this library for two very important reasons; free WiFi, Air Conditioning.\n\nI take my daughters to this location frequently, as there are plenty of in-house kids activities, plus we can check out movies and books for them, that I can still return when they're back home in CA.\n\nBut the summers, when the girls are here for an extended stay, this is our home away from home.\n\nWe will often ride our bikes down, and just hang out in the air conditioned comfort, playing games, or reading books. Sometimes the girls will do some computer-based activities, and I'll catch up on Facebook or Twitter, on my iPhone.\n\nOne of the things I love about Phoenix area libraries is the Culture Pass; you \"check out\" a culture pass and get free tickets and admission to area museums, including the Heard, the Bead museum, etc.\n\nThere is plenty of parking, and several bike racks available.\n\nGo and check it out!", "business_id": "Z_QsNnSvKLcDpa-FbD8tQA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tHz9cWxwSfcP4qRaPIHvww", "review_id": "6D_UHqj7triJpaBgvGrFFw", "text": "This is the closest library to where I live but the selection inside is pretty dismal. It is a smaller library, so they have an even smaller selection of books. A while back this library seemed like it was going to close, so I signed a petition to keep it open. It must have worked, because it's still open and recently had some upgrades. Otherwise, it's an older brick building that's hidden away in a deteriorated neighborhood. I usually put the books I want on hold, so that when they arrive at the library I can go and pick them up in one swoop. I really like using the hold system online and feel like it's the easiest thing ever. I also like that they changed it recently, so now I can put 6 books on hold at a time - instead of just 3. I'm also grateful they are open until 7pm some nights, so I can go after work.", "business_id": "Z_QsNnSvKLcDpa-FbD8tQA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q5bhK9xUH8rCE92I8fEGoQ", "review_id": "_Q173zWe4-g5dm1QZ6rp-Q", "text": "Victor is the fastest! You don't spend your precious time time waiting for an over booked stylist.  Walk in with a need for a cut and walk out with a new look.  The shop is convenient to all areas of town.  Go get pampered.", "business_id": "nRA4IRi5sZlmb_XUSzgAgQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MGdVl3WsvLPXRfvA7ePTrQ", "review_id": "SijVE9Dh218D97LGkarpxw", "text": "Victor is excellent.  Not only is he very skilled in cut and color, his prices are reasonable.  I have received compliments on my cut and have many friends who now go to him and are very happy.  You won't be disappointed.  The staff is friendly and courteous as well.", "business_id": "nRA4IRi5sZlmb_XUSzgAgQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "itWDC1MoquLplv0uIn36xQ", "review_id": "RV67JtxnqP4QKgloWBwiLQ", "text": "I can not believe this business has not been Yelped already! Mary is great, truly changed my skin. Mary is very knowledgeable in every type of skin, and has some great products for your at home care as well. This studio is really cute, clean, and just the place you need to go to get your natural glow back.  Another great thing is that Skin Bliss is very intimate, when you walk in the door, the focus is all about pampaering you. Don't waste time, call Skin Bliss as soon as possible!", "business_id": "UAnuqYY2EoGSh4vC8BByyw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jKKm6rLTlEeHqcTSM7Mrcw", "review_id": "dSDDy6IeIZhy_8n4tjj-1Q", "text": "Everyone who loves skin care should go to Mary. She knows what she is doing and will make u crack up (if u want to chat, if u want to be quiet that's ok too) while u are there. She is professional and knowledgable. My skin glows after she does microdermabrasion and exfoliates my skin. She does complimentary consultations and will not try to upsell you at all. After building your skin relationship with her, u will not be able to quit. Go ahead. Call her.", "business_id": "UAnuqYY2EoGSh4vC8BByyw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xB7D94wIEhUeloE-h85Iug", "review_id": "vzClgAwrOXfvv4bnswGqLQ", "text": "I have been seeing Mary for over 8 years now.  She is a good friend and a great 'face' specialist.  She gives me the best advice about my skin and her treatments have 'done wonders' for me.  I especially appreciate the detailed notes she keeps on each of my visits, from the products she uses, the type of facial she gave, and the products I buy from her.  Her salon is stylish, clean and cozy.  I always look forward to my routine visits with Mary.  Keep up the good work!  See you soon.", "business_id": "UAnuqYY2EoGSh4vC8BByyw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Mu3ygbUWqUDd6-2wTJTkuw", "review_id": "fo0CTz_jrNEpvjzCda3cqw", "text": "I love this place, Mary you're awesome. Mary makes you feel at ease and like a friend. You have to make an appointment, your face will love you.", "business_id": "UAnuqYY2EoGSh4vC8BByyw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RWtDRHpLnPBDjDVdKWh6uQ", "review_id": "lZw_d2mIK3ZDVzbegN26dg", "text": "Are you looking for the best anti-aging, skin care that Phoenix has to offer? Well, look no further than Mary at Skin Bliss. Mary has the most up to date skin care and facial techniques to keep you looking and feeling amazing! Slough away years of dead, tired skin and reinvigorate to a new you. Her red light therapy keeps my uber sensitive skin calm and radiant. \n\nHer arsenal of take home skin care is top of the line. Mary can custom design a take home beauty regime that will extend your in-salon results long after you have left her space. My favorite is her Rhonda Allison sunscreen and any product from her Image vitamin c line. You will love the transforming effects of this stuff!\n\nShe is highly trained, very knowledgeable and the salon space is clean and inviting. She is conveniently located right in Central Phoenix and her prices are very reasonable as well. Aging gracefully is for the birds ladies! Go spend some well deserved \"you time\" and let this talented women help you look your best.", "business_id": "UAnuqYY2EoGSh4vC8BByyw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UxqUq_Gq9XfPXbdzUcVhng", "review_id": "Wds_se1Whf7HnGMoUmp3RQ", "text": "These people are phone spammers WHO WILL NOT STOP! They call several times a day from three different numbers all with the same area code and prefix but the last four numbers fall into three repeat patterns. The calls always come through as Adobe Carpet Cleaning. Based on the harassment from these people I will never be a customer. I don't care if their service is the best on earth and free. They have harassed me for three months and will not stop calling in spite of numerous requests to be taken off their call list.", "business_id": "zXpGuJBWnH0idWXLlLc7Qw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WLrMAZkZT8CcqPaz5ugyPQ", "review_id": "bdRKBIsyjZDbTHE-XbkJOA", "text": "Adobe carpet cleaning came to my home yesterday to clean my carpets and all I can say is WOW. They did an amazing job at a great price. My carpets were really dirty and now they look amazing. \n\nI would recommend them to anyone who needs their carpets cleaned", "business_id": "zXpGuJBWnH0idWXLlLc7Qw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vNFxfUDTPgZRgV3EHnkmJg", "review_id": "-DlkM97qDmVUyeEC65DxcA", "text": "No matter how many times they call (nearly every day for the last few months!) and no matter how many times I tell them I am not interested and to please STOP CALLING - they continue to harass - calls come in from 8am until 9pm.  Based on these business practices alone I will never use them.", "business_id": "zXpGuJBWnH0idWXLlLc7Qw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bdU7tm2g7E12LmwyQffNYQ", "review_id": "lhgqRg1USUqWT6yhH6DyPA", "text": "Robert  from Adobe  cleaned my  carpet today   and my  couch.... he  was  very  friendly  and professonal.... he   did a awsome  job.... you  can  tell he loves  his  job... thanks   robert!!     i would  reccomend to anyone  and  he was even a few minutes  early......", "business_id": "zXpGuJBWnH0idWXLlLc7Qw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uTargfDKDr1eRHMauaAc0A", "review_id": "hYUBr4WJ9YPsXvXkV42PsA", "text": "do not use these people.", "business_id": "zXpGuJBWnH0idWXLlLc7Qw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jipiltA1mwlb6swaVWVuLQ", "review_id": "V7d0XF6XJF2eiBvWfBJS0Q", "text": "I used a Living Social Deal.   Super easy to book an appointment (very happy that they were able to do Saturday).  Bo was here on time and did a great job!   He was able to remove stains I thought were hopeless.   I will definitely use them again.", "business_id": "zXpGuJBWnH0idWXLlLc7Qw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r_ry3r5KLiupaohr5XW-FA", "review_id": "7Hvmo5V0PprJkDqm3UTmWA", "text": "This company constantly harasses us by calling every week. We have told them to stop. 6027491677 is the number they call from. Their way of gaining customers is horrible. I honestly would get service from them when I need it, but now that they have bullied us with phone calls, I want nothing to do with their company.", "business_id": "zXpGuJBWnH0idWXLlLc7Qw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m-a1ybTH61aCbU2_Ib6nvA", "review_id": "jwLbclQ_e5jsQb325lBngg", "text": "Bad company. Do not use. Check negative reviews on BBB site and here on YELP.    Phone spammers of the worst kind. Also asked them to stop calling and they wont. What a way to upset potential customers. I will post my negative experience with them everywhere I can because of their bad practices.", "business_id": "zXpGuJBWnH0idWXLlLc7Qw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fOXeJFeMSU1jrjzJITVWBA", "review_id": "A-AGbbBnI_iG5e4enQiciQ", "text": "DO NOT USE. Unrelenting phone solicitation even after being told multiple times to stop, to put us on their OWN do not call list.  A complaint with the Federal Trade Commisssion is being filed, especially since our number has been on the list for over 31 days.  I encourage anyone who has had the same experience to do the same.  Go to the National Do Not Call Registry and file a complaint", "business_id": "zXpGuJBWnH0idWXLlLc7Qw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BMO1gWhuqtkkmH_X1sNxpg", "review_id": "URG6bIioaTi61xh-fMKGaQ", "text": "Adobe Carpet Cleaning is UNETHICAL and you should NEVER do business with them. We're on the FCC's \"Do Not Call\" list, but Adobe Carpet Cleaning repeatedly breaks the law by calling us several times a week. They have done this for months even though we have politely asked them to stop, then angrily asked them to stop, then yelled at them to stop. Sometimes, they've called us three times a day, even harassing our young kids.\n\nNEVER USE ADOBE CARPET CLEANING.", "business_id": "zXpGuJBWnH0idWXLlLc7Qw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EsQeedX_UiXERy0eHY_Bmg", "review_id": "Dotaoa462-KkFxbga-GF6Q", "text": "Got their LivingSocial Deal for 3 rooms. They arrived early and got started. Carpet came out great and even got rid of some old stains. Had to pay $3 for taxes. Only negative is I would have liked them to move the furniture, like the couch, to clean underneath. Friendly and helpful guys. Thanks.", "business_id": "zXpGuJBWnH0idWXLlLc7Qw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "-QT_e-7VSun5c2z85k_k5A", "review_id": "VqgGZ0yfPHiW2Hij7ivXCA", "text": "Best mechanics ever.  I brought them a list of repairs that my dealership gave me (equal to the total value of my car) and they told me which ones were imperative and which ones were optional.  They basically turned away excessive amounts of my money.  I almost hesitate to write this review, as they're already pretty busy and I want to have them all to myself.", "business_id": "joVkrByRkDujZP3w4_1Fcw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ebsr5Hg2hE99-iEzSRPdBg", "review_id": "iZrl9XL7wuTRMJNcNl5Huw", "text": "Good ethics from these guys, and I think that is what matters.   I had my A/C stop blowing cold air and they called and gave me a full rundown on what I need to do to get it working at the least cost and what could be done to make sure I never had an issue again.  The range of repairs was quite wide, but they never tried to get me to fix \"everything\".  Only thing keeping this from 5 starts was that they said they would call and took me calling the next day.  As a previous poster has wrote, they are busy.  I can see why.", "business_id": "joVkrByRkDujZP3w4_1Fcw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j472C2lnLtcdyXz4qA0YrA", "review_id": "7m1HuUaDQmjcjS8rWXNeEw", "text": "I've been to this shop on four occasions now over the past 3 years. Overall, I like the shop. They seem honest and the repairs they've done on my car (replacing a water pump & thermostat) have been handled well and I didn't have additional problems. They ain't cheap though, that's for sure! $350 for water pump replacement and $500 to replace my thermostat and radiator hoses. And that's for a Chevy. \n\nI like that they offer free transport from their shop back to your home. 2 of the 3 times my car was in their shop, they did call me later in the day to tell me the status of my car, and my car was fixed by the end of the day all 3 occasions. They did forget to do an oil change one time when I asked them to do this while my car was in the shop for the water pump replacement and there was another occasion where I asked them to install a tail pipe on my car which at first they said they could do, but then later called me and said they couldn't do after I had dropped the car off and left to return to my home. That cost me a taxi ride and about 2 hours of my Saturday morning for nothing. \n\nBut as I said overall I like the shop. Prices are a bit high, but the quality seems good. \n\nLast updated May, 2011", "business_id": "joVkrByRkDujZP3w4_1Fcw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g5aVCtfiKNFVyiL3wCgLTg", "review_id": "a7WdYEhGrMcl1v570Bd7Wg", "text": "Hm, I sort of feel bad giving these guys such a low rating since they were rated so highly by the other reviewers. But honestly, I can't say I had a good experience there.\n\nI went to these guys based on a personal referral from a friend and b/c of the positive Yelp reviews.  I should have known better, since there were only 3 reviews, and my friend was new to Phoenix and went here because it was close to her home.\n\nAnyways, I have an older car and the check engine light came on.  I made an appointment, and when I show up, these guys wanted to charge me $98 to just diagnose the problem!!  I mean, most other shops do it for $20 or for free.  At that point, I didn't have much choice because I had already made elaborate arrangements for a friend to pick me up and I was getting worried about the check engine light.\n\nLong story short, they wanted to charge me a total of $750+ for repairs, labor, and parts.  I think their labor costs are way overpriced because I looked at what they wanted to charge for parts and it seemed more or less reasonable.  I buckled at the amount (mostly because I didn't have the cash) and because I wanted to get a second opinion after I learned that the check engine light costs $98 to check out. (I've since been to a Midas by my house who diagnosed the Check Engine light for FREE. And I've seen other places that do it for $20...still a chunk of cash compared to FREE but measly change compared to $98). \n\nNot knowing where to find a reliable mechanic for a second opinion, I took it to the dealership. I know that dealers usually charge higher prices that shops, so I was prepared for the worst.  But at least I wanted to know if the repairs suggested by Kelly Clark were legitimately needed.  Well, it turns out the repairs were really needed, but the shocker came when they quoted me a price of $550 for repair, parts, and labor.   That's a $200 price difference!!!!!  And I got the quote from a dealership too, who I know is probably charging more than normal. \n\nBottom line: Kelly Clark quoted me $750+ for repairs that my dealership did for $550.", "business_id": "joVkrByRkDujZP3w4_1Fcw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ebi30JkOwUzAI-qRchF-xw", "review_id": "GrOC_GBb4eO7_7lcVq3qaA", "text": "I read a review of how great they were. I took my truck there. EEKS, me thinks never again! I had an 8 am appointment for an oil change and head light problem. I waited for 2 hours and they didn't address the initial problem (the head light) until I reminded them at the time of payment. I clearly explained that I received a citation for having a head light out and I needed that looked at first. They reconnected the wire that had shaken loose and were shady in writing it on the receipt. I asked the guy to clarify on the receipt what was done and he blew me off by saying, we didn't do a repair. He refused to make that clarification on the receipt. This caused a problem when I went to the Paradise Valley court to prove I had the head light problem corrected. They are extremely overpriced and don't care about the customer.", "business_id": "joVkrByRkDujZP3w4_1Fcw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D2LUVwshDcUdP1jfb6yCPw", "review_id": "njM5QE3STUXBG7P6dxm_dw", "text": "Quick service and honest", "business_id": "joVkrByRkDujZP3w4_1Fcw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Fy06Jb9BZuSUow2CGEOWTA", "review_id": "N0E-gyWjulfv5-WTP7ebKg", "text": "I feel I have finally found the neighborhood mechanic. Clean, trustworthy and on time. I have even recommended this shop to my family and they also had a good experience. I appreciate the straightforward simple language about what my car needs. Many shops make me feel like they are trying to take advantage of a girl who is not mechanically inclined in any way. I needed a shop I could trust and here it is!", "business_id": "joVkrByRkDujZP3w4_1Fcw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3NlrLWgEsZUyPoCItSxnRw", "review_id": "Gdtzzni-Dmspj-TjETsguQ", "text": "We've trusted our cars to Kelly Clark for well over 8 years now.  My husband's then- employer took all their fleet cars to Kelly Clark and they always kept even the old war horses running strong.  Friendly service, clean premises, quick estimates, rides to home or office, and fair dealing.", "business_id": "joVkrByRkDujZP3w4_1Fcw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "EP3cGJvYiuOwumerwADplg", "review_id": "lpMWUaowskO_Lrg1ep8eMA", "text": "I came here today because I was on the 51 freeway and the front factory plastic ground effects under the front bumper finally broke off and was dragging on the freeway.  I pulled off and remember these guys being here years ago so I came in to see if they can pull it off completely for me real quick...otherwise I would keep driving to find another shop, ha ha.  Anyhow the guy at the counter took a whole 5 minutes to take care of me and did not even charge!!!  I tipped him $20 for the help since I would have gladly paid what ever they wanted since I was in a rush to an appointment.  These guys were GREAT!!!!", "business_id": "joVkrByRkDujZP3w4_1Fcw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "znj-YwTVPPqXo_z9oMVHmw", "review_id": "TjXsAhMR5r93sYmDmfeGcg", "text": "I really feel as though they took advantage of me.  My starter failed and my car was towed to their shop.  I was able to call around after the fact to get quotes from other shops and found that I was overcharged by $100..  Im not too pleased", "business_id": "joVkrByRkDujZP3w4_1Fcw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VCK3eQKToEkmu8jdSEbTwQ", "review_id": "6vThheWBak4j6s2Hncz2tA", "text": "THIS is the place to go for honest automotive work. I have been coming here since 2007 for oil changes, car battery, emissions and other various work over the years. \n\nI have referred two friends to this shop and both have thanked me profusely for doing so. \n\nI cannot recommend this place enough. This is the real deal and they will not give you the run around.", "business_id": "joVkrByRkDujZP3w4_1Fcw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "X5GbNXY_nNoa_vTZDD0aCA", "review_id": "f3RDRlcMaybqF2ZGum41sw", "text": "If youre looking to design a piece of jewelry, repurose stones from an outdated piece, or are just looking for a more upscale jeweler- go here.\n\nMy fiance brought in a picture of what he wanted my engagement ring to look like and they did it. Perfectly. Were now waiting for our wedding rings to be finished. We, again, brought in designs, they did test molds, and we went from there.\n\nTheyre pricey, not gonna lie, but they do offer payment plans. And let me tell you, it's worth it.", "business_id": "zJ9pWVWSSOZRaCvf0R-kkQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KLekdmo4FdNnP0huUhzZNw", "review_id": "gNCmeROICSBEk5lcM3O29g", "text": "Top of the heap. Fantastic selection. Great prices and outstanding service.One stop for all of your needs whether you want to buy, have something repaired or cleaned or appraised. You can't go wrong. Much better and more personal than all of the chain stores. You will definitely get something unique.", "business_id": "zJ9pWVWSSOZRaCvf0R-kkQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CewL9P4g6RAFZGdeKt4ngA", "review_id": "NsWYJsMoBwJcNNJWKYBOYg", "text": "My husband has purchased me several beautiful pieces of jewelry from Schmitt over the years and I love my pieces but the last set he bought me didn't quite fit. The jeweler told him if we needed it sized to bring it back after he surprised me with it and they would adjust the piece for me. We did need it fitted properly so I went back with him to have that done. The jeweler \"Ann\" was very nice and took down my measurements to have the piece fixed. She told me that it would take 10-14 days to have it done. I let her know that we do live quite a ways away from the establishment and requested it be shipped. Which she was more than happy to accommodate for us. Once the piece was ready I received a phone call from someone, not Ann, who informed me that I could come and pick up the piece. I let her know that is was to be mailed out per the initial agreement. She once again took my information to mail it and the conversation was over. A few minutes later I received a phone call from the original jeweler Ann who informed me that they could ship my item but would have to charge me for it. I asked what the fee would be, she replied about $5.00 or $6.00 dollars. I was quite floored that such a prestigious establishment could not foot the bill on such a transaction. We have spent quite a handsome amount of money in the store, they couldn't show some customer appreciation and pay such a small amount to ship the item so that we wouldn't have to go 45 minutes to an hour out of our way?One word to sum it all up for me \" disappointed\".\n\n\nAfter I posted this message I received a response through Yelp directly from one of the owners. This being my first time using Yelp I did not know that someone could respond to my post. I was very pleased that the owner was concerned and attentive to my situation. He notified me that my piece would be sent out in the mail as agreed originally. Very satisfied that my concerns were heard and attention was given. Thank you Tom. I am speechless.", "business_id": "zJ9pWVWSSOZRaCvf0R-kkQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EYvrJXZJCk9xzZxNUIM1_Q", "review_id": "WowJ64CaXKXM0s4_UpdhwA", "text": "I brought a high end Omega in to their repair dept for what seemed an easy fix and had to take it back 3 times because they kept giving it back to me and it was not working. They kept it for almost 8 mos on and off, and when I finally got it back, it worked for about 4 mos and stopped again. When I finally found a true expert jeweler, he said the watch was damaged and had 'plier' marks from someone exerting too much force trying to open it. I'm now waiting to see if it can be salvaged. It will cost me over 3,000.00 to replace it.........BUYER BEWARE!!", "business_id": "zJ9pWVWSSOZRaCvf0R-kkQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OEpx2wQQYSfxpSRrRtTudw", "review_id": "s19r60DQ-ncF0iEX0FCHeg", "text": "I bought my girlfriend's engagement ring from store in LA and it was too big... Schmitt resized it for a very reasonable price same day because they could tell my fianc\u00e9 didn't want to be without the ring. Ann, our sales associate, couldn't have been more helpful. Thank you!", "business_id": "zJ9pWVWSSOZRaCvf0R-kkQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 7, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AnH84g9V10x41CXmCvcaFg", "review_id": "ukAF5zWb6NUTB6pp3EezzA", "text": "I wandered in this shop while killing time waiting for someone.  It was a very happy accident. They have killer frames.  I always see the same old stuff at every place I look.  Not so with this place.  They take risks... Big risks.  The result is a shop with the hottest styles around and at very reasonable (not cheap) prices.\n\nThe selection is hot.  Lots of places carry names like Maui Jim... they have a more interesting list along with a few expected choices.  Vendors include Harry Lary (Paris), Kyoto, Booth & Bruce England), Etnia (Barcelona), ProDesign (Denmark), Theo (Belgium) and others.  My faves this week are the frames by harry lary and by etnia.\n\nThe employees were very helpful, considering that i didn't get anything.  I suspect that they were not employees, probably the owner. \n\nI will go back for a pair of glasses from them when i get my eye issues resolved (surgery).  Until then, I will just have to stop in once in a while to try on a few and add them to my wishlist.", "business_id": "UMP4EbpIcKD4urk0qXbncg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "6WrOT1dj6sigl_voiwQ7HA", "review_id": "ZbePksSmqb6Oy_T9Vja5sQ", "text": "When I was a kid I remember watching an episode of Jem (yeah you remember the cartoon about the hot glam chick rock band with super powers) where this kid starts going blind from sitting too close to the tv. Its ridiculous and I rather hope that I don't really remember this as much as I am making it up in my head. Anyhow this gave me a great Idea. I sat as close to the tv as humanly possible all through The Smurfs and The Snorks and Speed Racer and The Fraggles and whatever other weird cartoons I was into at the time.\n\n Why? you may ask. Because I have always thought glasses looked sharp. They look suave and cool and smart. So I wanted some.\n\nMy prescription is light now and I can get away without them but I love them and this shop has so many frames; all of them hip...the prices may shock but we are talking designer here. The owners are knowledgeable and more helpful that you could possibly hope for.\n\n You will not run into someone wearing your glasses on a weekly basis like when shopping from the average mall chain. This place has glasses like hotrods...seriously its like going to a car show only instead of cars they have glasses. Bitchin'!\n\n-P.S. They don't do eye exams so don't forget to bring your prescription.  Also I wish the name were a little less girlie so that if I shop there I don't have to tell people that I got my glasses at Sassy Glasses.", "business_id": "UMP4EbpIcKD4urk0qXbncg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "e4TQFVfepzHf--hnBsjntg", "review_id": "p6gLKPn7KMqMUubOtESbeg", "text": "Woohoo Sassy Glasses!!!  Fellow four-eyes, you must stop by to try on some new specs.  You will find the store stocked with a wide variety of fashion forward frames from all over the world.  I fell in love with some old school classic tortoise shell frames by Kio Yamato and modern black angular frames by prodesign denmark, so I got both!  I couldn't stop myself. \n\nMy search for new glasses has a back-story.  About 5 months ago, my puppy ate my glasses.  I was upset, but not too upset because I wasn't in love with the frames.  So, I went to the fancy store at the Waterfront by the Fashion Square - Optika - to buy the glasses I had been dreaming of...  black Chanel rectangular frames with bicolor arms.  Those glasses were bucks, but I loved them.  I got compliments on a weekly basis, usually from guys.   Then one day, just months after I got them, the puppy managed to sneak them off the counter while I was talking on the phone.  I was horrified to find the mangled frames hanging out of his mouth when I heard a loud \"crunch, crunch, crunch.\"  I cried.  Real tears.  I am not exaggerating.  After recovering from the trauma, I went back to Optika, but could not find the beloved Chanels.  They were \"last season\" and no longer in stock.  I tried on a variety of frames from all the big names...  but nothing spoke to me.  Then I remembered my friend Yelp.  I asked Yelp, where do I find \"cool glasses.\"  Up popped Nathan S. and Sarabear B. , both touting the great selection of unique frames at Sassy Glasses.   I raced to the store to find a FANTASTIC selection of unique glasses in a modern boutique-style shop ran by a very cool husband and wife pair.  I had a great time trying on frames and fell in love with about 5 pairs.  The best part?  I walked away with 2 pairs of glasses that I love for about the same price I paid for the Chanels.  Thank you Yelp!", "business_id": "UMP4EbpIcKD4urk0qXbncg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "6hRKotVFPYL7Ci0hipN9Eg", "review_id": "q28G49Y9mcSgAFrSN_uIwg", "text": "Sassy Glasses rocks- seriously! Stopped by about a week ago to check out their selection of frames and was totally blown away! They have a very large collection of frames and styles that you will not find elsewhere. I found an absolutely gorgeous pair of glasses and they were ready in about a week, which was sooner than expected! The staff is totally friendly and I have a feeling that this will be the only place where I purchase my eyewear from now on. I don't think that they take insurance but hey, if you want originality you're going to pay a little.", "business_id": "UMP4EbpIcKD4urk0qXbncg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 8, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "kvL7bId7FbaMi19TFl3h9w", "review_id": "tu-DMK5wORKJRrYXpzbrQw", "text": "Remember those cool glasses you saw your colleague/friend/date/hot waiter wearing the other day that made you rethink your contact lenses?\n\nChances are they got them at Sassy.  Sassy Glasses is THE place to go if you want unique and cool frames in any style, from 'button down business' to 'far-outfunky', at a variety of price points.  The owners are knowledgeable and attentive, and most importantly, patient, which is nice, because the offer so many styles to choose from.\n\nEven better Sassy is  a locally owned, independent business, so more of your hard earned money stays in town.  The only downside is that they don't take insurance (directly) and have no optometrist on site, or close by, although they will refer you to one)", "business_id": "UMP4EbpIcKD4urk0qXbncg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_jzVnmL77aMGI4QiCoYsHQ", "review_id": "0X3gQlrQFoWwMDBkSZP3BA", "text": "Amazing!  Great selection, and without them I'd be very unhappy with the selection at Lens Crafters.  I would so go back.  Give them your very best, they give theirs.", "business_id": "UMP4EbpIcKD4urk0qXbncg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AdVBY7Ow_ICQLfVEbf_nTw", "review_id": "4rqajWMHoasO6UKiY2HWyA", "text": "um, this place is great! \n\ndefinitely for the person that does not want to compromise the aesthetics of a nice set of frames!!!\n\n family operated local business, I found them on Yelp and then went in to see what they were about.\n\nI am REALLLY picky when it comes to eyewear, I have very particular taste, and definitely know what I want in a pair of glasses. I found the style of glasses I had been searching everywhere for within 2 minutes of being in the store, and trust me-no small feat! They are funky, geeky, clear acetate heaven...so pomo...aanyways, just go here! It is great!", "business_id": "UMP4EbpIcKD4urk0qXbncg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2FiNCj5rM3nF0qgaWf86Gg", "review_id": "TtgAVaBAyusHs9-OKCMJUw", "text": "Sassy Glasses has one thing going for it; frame selection. \n\nIf there is another place in Phoenix that has comparable frame selection I am unaware of it. \n\nSassy Glasses falls short everywhere else however. The problem is Sassy Glasses is just a middle man. They do not make their own lenses, nor do they have their own doctors. And their optometry knowledge is, to say the least, limited. \n\nThey are good at helping you find the right style, but the doctors they send you to are sub par and if there is a problem with your lenses you will not be able to deal directly with the lens makers. \n\nThe bottom line is Sassy Glasses is good for people with minor vision issues who want to look \"hip\" in their glasses, but people who need serious optometry services should look elsewhere.", "business_id": "UMP4EbpIcKD4urk0qXbncg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "om64hB61Q9M8z98qJK9tfQ", "review_id": "aOlIZVdpWgnSij27MJY6Bg", "text": "I have been going to Sassy Glasses since I moved out here, about 4 or 5 years.\n\nI originally went for their frame selection - which is FANTASTIC!\nI think of eyeglass frames as jewelry, and since I need them on my face 24/7, I always have a few pairs. (You wouldn't wear the same pair of earrings every day, would you? Well, ok, I wouldn't).\n\nThey definitely have the coolest frames in town - not necessarily the trendy boring 'names'; these are mostly European & Japanese cutting-edge style, but with enough 'interesting' basics for your everyday pair.\n\nThey are locally-owned, unlike most other shops in the Valley.\nAnd to the previous reviewer who said they do not make their own lenses - well, I have news for you, I don't think I've EVER been to a shop that DID - even when I lived in NYC and Boston - at least for my prescription, which is a VERY complicated one, prisms and astigmatism and progressives and diopters. No matter where I've lived, my lenses ALWAYS take a week to order and receive.\n\nWhich brings me to - Ouida & Dan take the TIME to make sure they have my prescription and measurements CORRECT, unlike another nameless chain place I went to here in the Valley once (and will never return to).  They KNOW what they are doing. \n\nAnd they are really really nice, unlike some of the snobby shops so prevalent in the Valley. Have been in a few of those places to browse and I felt like I was being scoped out as to whether I could afford the frames or something! (and I try not to dress like a schlump). And I have no confidence that those places would get my lens correct, anyway.\n\nS.G. even made me a special pair of glasses to wear for when, as I normally do, sit with my laptop in my lap with the TV on, with the progressive line moved way up so I could see both.\n\nSassy Glasses IS a bit pricey, but I've discovered (see above) that you get what you pay for, at least on the lenses.\nWhich is why I am a long-term customer.", "business_id": "UMP4EbpIcKD4urk0qXbncg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hno-5CTo24tD9YRdglAZ2g", "review_id": "BwpQM_w-SHjMxm2pJJJnzA", "text": "In my seven years in the Valley, Sassy Glasses has supplied 5 of my 6 pairs of glasses.  I tried one other place, wasn't thrilled and went back to my faithful source for funky frames and phenomenal service.  They're not the cheapest by any means and they're certainly not a full service eye care provider either --- nor do they portend to be.  What they do provide is an excellent selection of unique frames, attention to detail and quality service.\n\nIf you are like me and need to wear glasses every single (GD) day of your life (severe astigmatism so contacts are out, and no way in Hades am I having my eyeball sliced open with a scalpel or laser while I watch), then you're pretty much set with wearing glasses.  I wear mine every day, so I feel justified in making 1) an investment in quality, custom-fitted frames, and 2) unique frames that augment my look.  Sassy is the source for both of my qualifying criteria.\n\nQuida & Dan (the owners) run a great little boutique.  They take the time to consult with you on getting the pair that fits your needs & wants and they'll order specific colors/finishes/models for you if they don't have them in stock.  My lenses are somewhat trying in that I require a weird prism in my right lens and they take the time to make sure 1) the frames support my lens needs and 2) that when the glasses arrive -- they are fitted to my face comfortably and professionally.\n\nI usually make an annual pilgrimage to SG when I get my tax return (I've never had/been offered good insurance for someone who needs something beyond Lenscrappers inferior capabilities), so I went in 10 days ago and ordered a frame (not in stock) that I knew I wanted. Picked them up tonite, Quida fitted me and I was off like a prom dress after midnight -- sporting my sassy new look.", "business_id": "UMP4EbpIcKD4urk0qXbncg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wsouO79E-BW7lStwopkfjA", "review_id": "ND6CBJFFYjuuQYzDgDDqHg", "text": "I had been getting my glasses at another store with a Colorado sounding name. When I needed new lenses I called for a price and it was almost $700.00... just for the lenses. I did some poking around on the Internet and found Sassy carried my specialty frames as well. \n\nDan helped me out with the new lenses, a bit of frame repair and saved me a bundle. Plus, he is a nice guy. I am a big fan and will be back.  \n\nPlus, if you want some very disctinctive eyewear, the have the best.", "business_id": "UMP4EbpIcKD4urk0qXbncg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "M9VMKsxr5BxyrgVoU5AuWQ", "review_id": "XZgAl5JNgxURtCrEZCjbFg", "text": "My husband needed to get his first pair of glasses and our quest for the right pair was NOT going well!  He bought a couple pairs at the optical shop connected to the ophthalmologist and when he sent me pictures I was quick to call and cancel the order.  We then went to Costco but they really didn't have much and in desperation to just get it done we had a disastrous trip to Lenscrafters.  He was intent on the most horrid old man glasses and wouldn't listen to anything I had to say much to the amusement of all the other customers, but I was in no way amused.  That is when I turned to my fellow yelpers  - THANK YOU.  \n\nWhen I typed in glasses Sassy Glasses came up and I was excited after visiting their website (you can get a $25 coupon by signing up for their mailing list).  It really wasn't located on our side of town, but we are no strangers to traveling for the things or food we want - Mesa resident hazard.  Anyway we hustled to get there before they closed on a weekday and made it in about 5:15pm.  They had the best selection of glasses I had ever seen and for someone who is completely committed to her contacts I was actually jealous of my husband as there were several pairs I wanted for myself!  Another day!  Anyway there really wasn't a pair there that I would have said no to and Jordan who helped us couldn't have been nicer.  She helped with suggestions, gave some good insights about frames, and was completely non-pressure.  When we had a question she wasn't a 100% about she called for Dan, the owner, and once again it was a helpful encounter.  My husband ended up getting not just a really cool pair of glasses that he likes because a. they don't have big logos on them, b. no one else has anything like them, and c. they are just really comfortable for him, but he also ordered some Maui Jim's prescription sun glasses which is a great concept.  He told me he has zero buyers remorse and has commented several times on what  great experience it was.  As people before have mentioned, expect to pay more there, but know you will have an incredible selection and great service!", "business_id": "UMP4EbpIcKD4urk0qXbncg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9SZBVZ-mxebOVa1BlWFtWw", "review_id": "UXYtvB-ETWMLtFQniROZzA", "text": "Sassy Glasses has been my eyeglass retailer since 2004! Having needed glasses since I was a kid, but yet not finding a pair that fits my face (I've got a big noggin), I went without for a very long time because I couldn't stand the way I looked in frames.  Either that or I'd get glasses, and not wear them.  Contacts did not work for me either.  \n\nA very good friend of mine is friends with the owners, Dan and Quida, and suggested I check out their shop. I walked in and immediately thought - I think I can find something in here that I like and more importantly, looks awesome on me! \n\nI love my Booth and Bruce glasses and sunglass clips! Dan suggested the clips because I had lost 2 pairs of prescription sunglasses in the past. \n\nI have been wanting new frames for the wedding and know I'll be able to find something I love at Sassy Glasses! The boutique is a little bit on the pricey side, but IMO you get what you pay for!", "business_id": "UMP4EbpIcKD4urk0qXbncg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9SZBVZ-mxebOVa1BlWFtWw", "review_id": "OoH-aHbIwqpZ2enSh6h1Kg", "text": "If you're picky about how you look in your glasses and the run of the mill frames found at the 1hour places do not suit your style - Head on over to Sassy Glasses! \n\nI got my glasses a few weeks before the wedding so I could get used to the new prescription. I wore them EVERYWHERE, except around J. I had a few people ask me what was wrong with my old frames. Or better yet, why I was going to wear glasses on my wedding day. Why not get contact lenses. Seriously?! I know your wedding day is a special day, but why would I wear contacts that one day when I wear glasses on a daily basis. \n\nDan and Quida understand this and helped me pick out the best frames that suited my face, would look fantastic on my wedding day (almost like another wedding accessory..an extension of my veil, jewelry, etc), and would look fantastic for everyday wear. \n\nI LOVE LOVE LOVE my Alain Mikli glasses and get tons of compliments on them/how I look in them! \n\nThe first time my hubby saw my new glasses was when I was walking down the isle. After the ceremony, he laughed and said, \"How long have you been hiding those?!\" To which I replied, \"Oh just a few weeks!\" \n\nThank you Dan and Quida!!!", "business_id": "UMP4EbpIcKD4urk0qXbncg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "FHJUj7EHB9nB2czVOzQX3Q", "review_id": "NAKjbSwjDZVbxp7qk4VGSA", "text": "A little back story, I've been on the hunt for the perfect glasses for the past year. No joke. I was having the hardest time parting with my previous glasses, that I had nearly five years. Their bright blue color garnered me many compliments over the years, and I just couldn't fathom retiring them. I actually got those frames at a local chain, which came as a surprise since most of the national boring chains rarely carry anything funky. \n\nI went back to said chain, to find more glasses, and found a suitable pair but realized soon after I purchased them, they weren't cute enough. So, given their 100% no questions asked return policy, I returned them. You would have thought I asked for a million bucks, because they were more than snobby and annoyed with my return. I vowed never to step foot in that place ever again. \n\nI tried shopping other chains, basically going into every single place with no luck. I quickly realized my search was going nowhere and gave up. Then around Christmas I went to a Christmas party where I saw a girl in virtually the same blue frames as myself. I immediately asked her the brand name which was Etnia, and I felt like I won the lottery. She indicated they were Italian frames and purchased at a boutique shop in L.A. I immediately knew I'd find what I wanted with that info. \n\nGoogling \"Etnia\" in Phoenix gave me one result- Sassy Glasses. Off I went, immediately the same day, half way across the valley 35 miles to this little store. Right when I looked at their frame selection I was in heaven. It was like hitting a gold mine of glasses, I couldn't believe there could be so many stylish, colorful, unique glasses in one little store. \n\nThe owner immediately asked if I needed help, brought me over frames he thought would look good on my face (he was right on), informed me of their sale drawers of closeout frames, and was just generally extremely friendly and knowledgeable. \n\nThe frames are pricey. I found two frames I fell in love with. One was $390 and the other was $475. LOL! I always seem to pick the most expensive frames, so I continued looking. Sure enough, I lucked out and found a beautiful dark purple/blue frames for $200. Not only that, if I bought the lenses through them, they'd take off $100 from the frames making the frames only $100! \n\nI told the owners that I was looking to get my lenses at Costco to save money. They were nice enough to call Costco for me and see what their prices were. It turned out they were only nominally cheaper given the great discount I got on the frames if I purchased the full set with Sassy Glasses. Plus, they informed me that while Costco is great, they don't use the newest technology for making lenses. Needless to say, I bought the whole pair through Sassy Glasses. \n\nWhen it was all said and done, I paid $305 for both frames and lenses, which I may add was $50 cheaper than the chain store I went to the last time, and that was for practically no-name frames. \n\nSO HAPPY I WENT HERE! Yelp is awesome!!!", "business_id": "UMP4EbpIcKD4urk0qXbncg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OeF4ktJqY5Qf_gf494uE_g", "review_id": "PVifcxZwBsJ2Fzn6LXGP0g", "text": "Love this place -- walked in and had a new pair of great looking sunglasses in less than 20 minutes. The gentleman working there (I apologize that I didn't catch his name) didn't waste time having me try on pair after pair of glasses - he asked what I was looking for and then listened to my response, found a couple of options, and I was on my way, very happy and looking good.\n\nThis place is highly recommended for having a great staff, great selection of options and for feeling like a fun place to shop. This will be my first stop next time I need a pair of glasses.", "business_id": "UMP4EbpIcKD4urk0qXbncg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "y3d4v0x-vD10hw-O0YKa1Q", "review_id": "Z4f7BSg9hLE3kpvr23HX_w", "text": "Notice the cool eyeglasses that I'm sporting these days?  I got them at Sassy Glasses!  You see unfortunately there's this strange thing that happens when you get older than 40- you start to lose your eyesight!\n\nSeriously I was struggling with seeing.  It got so bad I didn't like to read anymore and I'd have to go to bed at 8:00 because my eyes were so tired I couldn't see anymore either.  Everything was blurry. \n\nSo I went to the eye doctor and he gave me a prescription for guess what.... BIFOCALS!  If' you're over 40 and a woman you know what a serious blow this is to one's ego! \n\nIn any case, I took my prescription to Sassy Glasses and they hooked me right up with a stunning pair of transitional bifocals that look pretty cool!  (Sounds like something Miley Cyrus would say!)\n\nThey were great to work with, prices were reasonable for designer eye wear, not old lady eye wear, and they even sent me a thank you card afterwards.  \n\nSo if you're like me and in denial about needing glasses, check out Sassy Glasses, they just might have a pair that will make you look great!", "business_id": "UMP4EbpIcKD4urk0qXbncg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FktbKOzznpoKTNXMVtc8EA", "review_id": "utVmWBkPnibQVzoqnm-bwA", "text": "You wouldn't know it to look at me, but I'm a closet fashion junkie and got tired of compromising on my glasses.  Sassy Glasses has a rep for style, so I came in on a Saturday morning to look around.  The service was great - I was greeted immediately, then whisked away to try on frames at their suggestion that I probably would have not dared on my own.  All the frames seem of excellent quality, and I don't remember ever seeing any of them at any other store...certainly not my doctor's office.  Being the most indecisive person on earth, it was really helpful when he took my picture on their iPad so we could easily compare and see which frames actually fit my face and personality, which pared my options down to two really good ones, none of which were the most expensive.  At this point, he introduced me to all three other employees there who proceeded to give their expert opinions.  I chose a pair, we did the paperwork, and I was out of there in about an hour.  By far the easiest frame buying experience I've ever had, doubled with the best frames I've ever had to choose from.  The people were all very friendly, so helpful and exceedingly patient.  This review deserves an update after I pick up the frames/lenses, but at this point I am excited about what I am going to receive.", "business_id": "UMP4EbpIcKD4urk0qXbncg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0e8UII4zHWI1IEumZ9Vpgg", "review_id": "mTUDI24BWuXbXD2pJKy6nw", "text": "My girlfriend and I went in last week.. We both ended up getting new glasses, they are very nice and helpful, and have the coolest glasses around.  I highly recommend checking sassy glasses out.", "business_id": "UMP4EbpIcKD4urk0qXbncg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VKiWDL608wBRQtk05ts59g", "review_id": "uaX-cCNnWxY-KPceOaMrsw", "text": "I don't think I would be rating this place so poorly if it didn't seem like such a letdown.  This place really does look very nice from the outside.  The fountains are a nice touch.  \n\nBut the bugs really are too much.  \n\nLet me also say that I'm an Arizona native.  I'm not particularly squeamish about bugs, because c'mon ... they're like all over the place in the desert.  \n\nAfter our eleventy-fifth ant infestation (nothing like enjoying a nice night of TV and seeing an ant -- or five -- crawling up your arm!), and after seeing our 10th gigantic cockroach, and after hearing other residents complain about scorpions ... scorpions ... I think I'm ready to start looking elsewhere.  \n\nI would advise you do the same.  \n\nThis place is a lot closer to 7th street than you might imagine, and it really belongs in Sunnyslope -- not Phoenix, like the address suggests.", "business_id": "-J4WRDa3ejlIHl0LTTsWng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2006-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nSdluesGuFyezfoxFjKSLQ", "review_id": "fL48Q9kj8nfMtHH9LYumdQ", "text": "I have yet to move into the apartment complex, but the experience is already a huge let down.  I was quoted a move in price one day, the next day they increased the cost over $200.  When I complained about the difference, the person simply split the difference between the two prices.  The leasing agent then suggested I speak to the manager and I was put on hold for over 10 minutes.  I received a call today and the new move-in cost is now another $50 over what I was quoted when the difference was split.  The leasing office will take your application fee, holding deposit and then continually increase the move-in costs.  If you want to be treated fairly don't pay the application fee and holding deposit here.", "business_id": "-J4WRDa3ejlIHl0LTTsWng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2Vp20qLeCNcXbyr41B7LOw", "review_id": "okG9NIwL4HGHCptsOL3CQQ", "text": "Don't be fooled, the place looks nice on the outside and is decent on the inside but the staff and insect problem are absolutely horrible. I have lived here for 6 months and have seen a total of five scorpions inside my apartment and I live on the third floor. I've asked maintenance to come spray several times and there still seems to be a huge insect problem. There are always ants by the pool and even the occasional javelina will sneak up on you. I would never renew my lease at this disgusting place.", "business_id": "-J4WRDa3ejlIHl0LTTsWng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1MO00yD7nQEkEhpYjK9p2Q", "review_id": "m_rltXRd2MsojkYrjo5Fcg", "text": "We moved from Alabama a year and a half ago and have lived here since we arrived in Arizona.  We really like it here.  The staff and maintenance are great.  If we have any type of problem or concern it is handled right away.  Our apartment is beside a  wash and we feed the rabbits and I even saw a javelina (WOW, don't see those in Alabama)  The maintenance guys keep the grounds up and the complex always looks so nice.  We have really nice neighbors and have made some good friends.  There are plenty of places to walk my dog and chat with all the other \"dog people\".  I really feel safe here which is really important to me.  The office staff enforces rules meant to protect and provide a comfortable living environment for all the people living at Promontory Pointe .", "business_id": "-J4WRDa3ejlIHl0LTTsWng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nn4IiQnhyeQuqTwn1xtRtw", "review_id": "lN4xvEWRhb-m3hIpUnPAgg", "text": "At first I thought this place was going to be great but I deeply regret ever signing my lease. Just to start off they were extremely disorganized and I was told four different prices when initially signing. They were extremely shady and now after already living here i have to pay more once again.  Funny how that works. \nThere are always people yelling at the gate at night, the trashes over flow, and the leafblowers come for hours in the morning at the most inconvenient times. The quality is extremely low and I've had to repair numerous things already since I dont want to every week be paying maintenance to come. The worst though are the people at the leasing office. They are rude, lazy and the only thing they care about is you paying your rent on time. I will definitely not renew my lease and I encourage anyone considering this place to look elsewhere as you will be extremely disappointed.", "business_id": "-J4WRDa3ejlIHl0LTTsWng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f83ikG2zbk2V8Rs7mb3LSw", "review_id": "MdcNYcFMqSxhCZRfm8L8iA", "text": "Don't let all of these reviews fool you! They changed management a couple months ago and they are awesome! Very helpful, understanding, great maintenance staff, referral program, pools, easy access to mountains for hiking, and the best part is the price cannot be beat for the amount of square feet! I currently am in the older phase and love it, 850 sq. feet, one bedroom! I'm glad this is my current home!", "business_id": "-J4WRDa3ejlIHl0LTTsWng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wRRSYQHjdSotlsLPn1uhrQ", "review_id": "Kb9ig1uPigAILn1hPkuWfA", "text": "We moved into our unit at the end of last summer, just as Equity Residential sold the property. We had been looking at similar floor plans in the area, but Promontory Pointe ended up being the most affordable option for what we were looking for. We opted for the larger two bedroom in the newer phase of apartments.  You most definitely get what you pay for. After reading some other reviews, I guess I could understand why some residents aren't thrilled with the older phase of the complex. We personally have no had issues with  any bugs, roaches or scorpions. The grounds well kept, the landscaping is always well maintained and the pool is always clean. There are plenty of dog stations to clean up after your pet if you have any. All of our maintenance request we've had (which were few) have  always been taken care of the day of with no hassle. There is always a place close by to park, in some previous places I've lived this wasn't always the case.  It's right next to North Mountain, if you like to hike this is convenient. Overall the Pointe Tapatio area is very nice and quiet, it's a little close to Sunnyslope but we haven't had any issues. Some of the things we haven't been thrilled with: The apartments themselves aren't as updated as we would like, but like I said this was the most affordable option. The newer phase is by no means outdated, just could use a little sprucing up. The fees can be a little steep. For instance, we payed our rent on the 3rd of the month (didn't plan ahead from being out of town) and it was an $85.00 charge for being late the day of. But it seems like this is just how it is at any apartment complex anymore. Besides that, my only true complaint about the complex itself is that the gym here could use some newer/ additional equipment.  But overall for the price and our particular floor plan, we enjoy living here and have had a good experience so far. I would recommend it to a friend.", "business_id": "-J4WRDa3ejlIHl0LTTsWng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GnZWh25MyJD1d5FMKl3QmA", "review_id": "1icOkEVoJvuR0I-mmslblg", "text": "A great place to find utilitarian beauty items - need a cuticle clipper? specialty hair dyes? nail buffers? Designed for beauty professionals, Sally's doesn't carry many \"name' brand items you'll see at a place like Ulta - no Bedhead or Paul Mitchel or Garnier or OPI ... but lots of bulk products that I see in my neighborhood nail salon. I go for the things like cuticle clippers and nail buffers - good deals and good selections on items if you don't care about the brand. I recently picked up some nail basecoat and topcoat - the same kind my favorite salon uses, and cheaper than OPI at Ulta, etc.", "business_id": "9YaLYI0DasCTrK2VAUqzlw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vG8e2d_hxqpu2fW68kTESw", "review_id": "bOWX4RAr61t2G26SHaDYcA", "text": "This Sally's is pretty close to my house, so I've gone in a few times and have never been disappointed.\nI do my own hair, so I like being able to pick up products that last longer than the stuff you get in a box at the grocery store. However, when I first started doing this, I had no idea where to start, and Sally's employees have always been extremely helpful. When I started waxing on my own, this Sally's employee (short, with dark brown hair) hurried over to show me what she recommended and what was most-purchased, along with tips on how to do it at home without pulling off my entire eyebrow. \nThere aren't many name brands, but I'm not so much a brand-girl as a 'whatever gets it done' girl, but I like their products a lot - as well as being able to reuse the same bottle for dying over and over (it appeals to the tree-hugger that's lurking in my brain).\nI think they have a discount card, I've been asked to sign up a few times, but I've never done it, because the prices aren't ridiculous enough for me to care all that much. For all the stuff to do my hair, it was barely over box price and lasted three times as long!\nThis Sally's is definitely a blessing being so close!", "business_id": "9YaLYI0DasCTrK2VAUqzlw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z8hMgV0ZoWQwkx-o6l0Img", "review_id": "tMmAbF10DeYAIKhinxuOug", "text": "I had to purchase one item, and found out the closed a few minutes earlier than advertised. Not cool.", "business_id": "9YaLYI0DasCTrK2VAUqzlw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tbw2F0N_amIUYsTcxqY21Q", "review_id": "97PX4Q2tSCA-CzmPeQEuoA", "text": "Got great advice about a Wella toner, the girl explained the first colored listed on the shelf tag was the dominent tone so after a quick glance at my dome she said I should go with a different one than I thought. They were out of the recommended shade but she said I can come back on Thursday when she gets shipments. Well my garish brass blonde was driving me nuts so I hit up sallys on tbird which was fully stocked of everything. After application Im super pleased with the results, plus the toner was buy one get one free, no card required !", "business_id": "9YaLYI0DasCTrK2VAUqzlw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bgewCb7PvLUR1yqcHI4cEA", "review_id": "EmVLY0YB3B9OP6fpxN8rYg", "text": "I've been coming here for a long time. The atmostphere is cool. The magazine selection is fantastic. The place has gone downhill a little bit. The stylists used be peppy efficient friendly decent people. Now they all seem to be extremely slow, I mean a haircut every 30 min max. How the hell do you make money doing two $21 haircuts per hour?! The quality of empoyees has also begun to dwindle, kind shabby looking if you know what I mean (the supercuts variety). I don't really know where else to get my hair cut, I really like that they shave your neck with the razor. I tried to contact the owner who I've met and is really fast by the way), but there isn't a website.", "business_id": "4hGmjqr7VXmV-hrWHLy9Nw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NJ1O0rS53njQ9MMEJQgDzg", "review_id": "VcMlQRnCEEQ31VQuWz_Geg", "text": "I was running errands this week and noticed a shop down on Glendale called Athleticuts. WOW!\n\nIf you are a guy, have hair that needs cutting, and love sports I think I found you a little slice of heaven! \n\ncost was actually right around what haircuts costs these days and to be honest for the last year I couldn't say I got a cut I liked, until today. \n\nI've been to a few so-called barbers in the area and this place has something a lot of them lack, customer service. \n\nI was able to get a cut, neck shave, beard trim, massage, shampoo, and some product (BigSexyHair) for about $50 with tip.  \n\nThe store was clean, an interactive screen showed you how long your wait was, and all the stylist were professional and polite. Sports theme, and plenty of sports memorabilia to check out while your there! \n\nI highly recommend them over any barber, or sports chimps any day!", "business_id": "4hGmjqr7VXmV-hrWHLy9Nw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "joEN2Mx6n2FNzsIrR0CpjQ", "review_id": "ZDOW6kiQxMRNHhysa7TZFw", "text": "Is Athleticuts still there? I haven't lived on that side of town in years. I enjoyed the hot towel, and I LOVED the Memorial Stadium chairs that I sat in while waiting. Being an Orioles fan, that was amazing. \n\nOther than that, they came out right at the same time as Sport Clips, and Sport Clips expanded much faster. I am not sure where the fork in the road came between the two, they offer the same services. I do agree, they were pretty slow when I went, although they did cut my hair fairly nice and the neck shave was swell. It was just too expensive for a generic haircut every 5 weeks or so. My hair grows quick haha. If I wanted to pay this much each time, I would go for the same price to a nice barber and get a custom cut. But it was OK, if you enjoy Sport Clips you would like Athleticuts, they just get knocked down two stars for being to pricey and having a product that is not worth the price of admission.", "business_id": "4hGmjqr7VXmV-hrWHLy9Nw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e-tIXSXCHyNo6FGommaV6g", "review_id": "lvn4G_tklrhc74ZUkfympA", "text": "I have been going here for the past 10 years after getting one too many Great Clip haircuts. I haven't had a bad haircut since I've been going here. A vast majority of the people that work here are mainstays, so you get consistency here. Kathy and Peggy are great people and will treat you right. \n\nThe place is always clean and the extra touches are well worth the money. The midway feature is worth the price alone not to mention added assurance that you're getting a quality haircut. I've read a few negative reviews about wait times. I'd rather wait a few extra minutes to get a quality haircut rather than getting in 5 minutes earlier and get butchered by someone who just got their license. \n\nThis place is very well run and I like the people complaining about business practices. Listen they've been there 10 years, I think they're doing something right. Take it from someone who's been going to both Athleticuts for the past 10 years. This place is outstanding.", "business_id": "4hGmjqr7VXmV-hrWHLy9Nw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "GnZWh25MyJD1d5FMKl3QmA", "review_id": "Flfn5j315nZEIek88Hp06w", "text": "Lickety-split, it seems I'm always in and out of this place in a jiffy. Why review a UPS Store??  Aren't they all alike??  Absolutely not.  The 16th St and Glendale Store keeps addresses stored on their computer so I just give them my phone number, tell them to whom I am shipping, and (assuming it's a repeat destination), and out comes the shipping form - no messy forms. I think most UPS stores have this capability, but many don't bother. Also, they are diligent about sending a status email so I can track the package. \n\nAside from the holidays, it's usually one of the same two guys in there and they are efficient, understand what to do with international addresses, and are kind and courteous. The few times there is a line, they always apologize for the wait and obviously try to be as speedy as possible. Overall, they act and operate like they WANT my business and appreciate it. That's why I keep coming back, forsaking all others (UPS Stores that is).", "business_id": "wlzaxTltayMxf-jYr7zpfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "A2t3ycQz0oZO1yAPD8UiDw", "review_id": "5oCqv01eM4tRuhVjdf659w", "text": "I have gone to this UPS store for years.  The staff are all very friendly and efficient.  One time I was in and a very senior woman was sending a package.  The man helping her was patient and courteous and treated her with utmost respect.  It was nice to see him treat an older person with such dignity.  They are very good to their customers and if you want a smiling welcome when you walk through the door you won't be disappointed.", "business_id": "wlzaxTltayMxf-jYr7zpfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QgJ_ZCD4K_EXwiI1Jo97UQ", "review_id": "jR_KsO_fZZa0HnuO8oSXUw", "text": "I've been going to this store a lot beginning of the year. Staff was always extremely helpful and nice. Owner is there almost always, ready to address and help with anything possible. After few months I went there again, just to send fax and to my surprise they almost doubled the price?! I'm sorry, I just can't go over the fact that they charge $2.21 to fax one page locally (for comparison, it is not more than $1.50 anywhere else). I just don't like that nitpicking and trying to make money on stupid petty stuff. I was making extra effort and going off my way to come and do my business here, and I'm sorry but that won't happen again.", "business_id": "wlzaxTltayMxf-jYr7zpfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MbogV99-KSj_Iy1tLNMZpA", "review_id": "WYpfDjPlgxGJq6OwXopqTw", "text": "I've loved doing business with this UPS store for many years now. You get the feeling that there will be no problems with your packages when shipped. The owners are on site 99% of the time and they make it quick and easy to ship or do any other service. Sometimes I walk in with things half done and they act like it's no big deal and finish it up for me. They don't even charge for their tape like another local UPS store does. Anyway always courteous and professional in the services they provide.", "business_id": "wlzaxTltayMxf-jYr7zpfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "n2xaicurGRy6sQ7Rmf9taA", "review_id": "ek9j-iQ7uRCQ4aFaSl2u9w", "text": "I've been using this mailbox service for years and am incredibly happy with the service. The owner and employees are extremely helpful and friendly. They always greet me by name and with a smile. I'm always in and out of there quickly and would highly recommend this over a p.o.box. It is pricier but well worth it. I've had mailbox services at other ups locations and was not as happy with the service.  This location the best!", "business_id": "wlzaxTltayMxf-jYr7zpfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YTrENuteaA0cc5JPkmAHlw", "review_id": "8ge9eEW44IVQj9lWuWS0rw", "text": "Maybe it's just me, but I'm completely out of sync with this location.  Either it always takes forever, or something strange happens.  Tonight, when I missed the UPS driver by 1 minute.  I asked the clerk if there was another place I could go, and he called a big UPS spot who said they closed at 6 and there was no way I could make it in time.  I left, got in my car and did a quick internet search and found out the airport location was open until 7.  Glad I looked, or I would have been on the hook for an $850 phone.  \n\nPoint of the review is, you may have better luck than me, and they have always been friendly, but I won't be back, which is a shame since they are so close to my house.", "business_id": "wlzaxTltayMxf-jYr7zpfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FdZ-j7HiLARDiGFw4Oofeg", "review_id": "mskztPIChn_ZN3Y_H8IuOA", "text": "I am always amazed at the service at this location. Every time I go in, I am greeted with a smile and the employees are super enthusiastic about helping me with my shipping needs. Having such a wonderful alternative to the post office in a convenient location is so great!", "business_id": "wlzaxTltayMxf-jYr7zpfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "AnH84g9V10x41CXmCvcaFg", "review_id": "1iux1JUZKKs8gK0s7M0IRg", "text": "Cave Creek between Cortez and Cactus is a great place for antique hounds.  There is a plaza filled with antique malls from one end to the other.  The largest of the shops is \"Everything Goes.\" It occupies 3 storefronts on the south end of the plaza.  Like a lot of other shops, this one is a conglomeration of shop owned merchandise, and consignment which is arranged in little consignor areas and shelves.  This shop has the largest variety of quality merchandise, and most is at very good prices.  Since a picture is worth a thousand words, I took some.", "business_id": "lH-S5wD90s6hKtUpkFx43w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vyZce8U7O_yRtL8vQsoMIg", "review_id": "YU0NObz_TRIO9rnHIj1l_Q", "text": "Lots and lots of stuff.  The occassional bargain for the person searching for true antiques, but most of the stuff is good used furniture and decorative items.  If you want inexpensive, but good stuff for your home I'd highly recommend it.  Very friendly owner and staff.  Keep your eyes peeled and you'll find great stuff!", "business_id": "lH-S5wD90s6hKtUpkFx43w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 8, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "CCHwJoIWLRhxqIcwRJW6ag", "review_id": "4LlrgrsMSTX9pHyZfY64KQ", "text": "-Everything Goes used to have a way better selection of vintage stuff, but recently it's more like a home decor boutique with stuff you find at Kirkland's.\n\n-What happened to the antiques and vintage stuff? I saw MORE modern day stuff than old stuff. Wasn't always like that. \n\n-Parking is convenient.\n\n-The owner is friendly.\n\n-Clean restroom.", "business_id": "lH-S5wD90s6hKtUpkFx43w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3vML-LnH0dIyHCrqF5xEYw", "review_id": "eTT0Oo48REjpiU0zU6r7mA", "text": "I've shopped here for awhile......I love, LOVE this treasure of a store. Very friendly owner (Nanci). I follow her store on Facebook and love reading up on all the updates and specials they have. I even told her what I was looking for - for my daughters bedroom and within 12 hours she had pictures sent to my e-mail.\n\nI highly recommend this place is you are looking for treasures! :)", "business_id": "lH-S5wD90s6hKtUpkFx43w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yHzcutq5Vi_OFVpQu_h4fQ", "review_id": "NTjCdKMNPhWRSciw8feNog", "text": "Very fun little vintage shop.  You never know what you will find here.  There are quite a few vendors who bring in a wide range of merchandise.  I have purchased a beautiful antique console, I brand new Tommy Bahama Travertine Console as well as a lot of vintage and rustic decor.  It's always fun to stop in and see what treasures I can find.  Very affordable!", "business_id": "lH-S5wD90s6hKtUpkFx43w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FQgW7Lc2rWm0LhzPV-x0OQ", "review_id": "TNQRq_FhkmLBT7c_lKqHIQ", "text": "I have been going to this store for years and its one of my favorite places to go.  There is always and eclectic array of furniture, antiques and unique items and the prices are great!  Staff is always friendly and helpful. I highly recommend them!!", "business_id": "lH-S5wD90s6hKtUpkFx43w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pKdSf4YM9_Zka8-iqhjzcg", "review_id": "h8gRt4WhuV5pB7CW7AJU_w", "text": "Favorite spot so far! Great selection, most vendors have excellent prices. Lots of fun shops in this little strip mall. This will be my go-to location from now on!", "business_id": "lH-S5wD90s6hKtUpkFx43w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F9HbpJhKDPRz8qGLqPX-8Q", "review_id": "DVwY5eheLoBIy5oleAXwQQ", "text": "I rating 5 stars to counter the hysterical person who unfairly gave a bad rating. \n\nAlthough I have not been in this store in YEARS, I have a situation where I need them. I have had 2 cats disappear, both had tags identifying that they were fixed and had info on the tags to return them to their owner (me). I just recently had to spend $150 on one of my cats who appears to have a stab mark. Initially I though it was a dog bit but the vet shaved back the hair on the wound and said it looked like a knife mark.\n\nI know my neighbor has an extremely bad temper. He beats his dogs because I can hear him clearly. He's always yelling in his house. To make a long story short, I am afraid my cats bare the brunt of his temper. I know my cats jump on his car and he absolutely hates it. I heard him say \"get the f*** off there\" and chase one of them. He looked surprised to see me quietly sitting in my chair in the front yard. So, two animals I loved and spent money a lot of money on are gone forever, and another one has a knife wound. I think it's time to start pointing some hidden cameras. \n\nTo the rude person above. THIS IS HOW THEY STAY IN BUSINESS EVERY MONTH BESIDES OCTOBER.", "business_id": "Ia0Ri_qRKDDWaGAwZ5spug", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aRlggQmKdaC8K9yAMuFGJA", "review_id": "V0XTvtlrDo4BbNjM7XNjcA", "text": "Stopped in to buy a costume (FBI) because other reviews said they had some but they don't. This is a small store specializing in spy type equipment. Very friendly and customer service oriented but very limited in their variety.", "business_id": "Ia0Ri_qRKDDWaGAwZ5spug", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9QkUkAoL5l2TsqtpEUx1MA", "review_id": "d8OpSHLFC1iGZfgc6RqVww", "text": "I needed a cane for a surgery I had on my knee. Oh I scored one alright...if you untwist it...it unsheathes into a sword! 007 Bond status!", "business_id": "Ia0Ri_qRKDDWaGAwZ5spug", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0N0ngSQ8Njxfuvdxm1RpFA", "review_id": "rbM865AMWXluVNEgD1rmeg", "text": "Dr. John Williams and Cathy Guinan, NP are the practitioners I see in this office. Being in the health field, I know educated, and spectacular doctors. Dr. Williams might be one of the nicest men in the world. He has a caring approach, remembers names and faces and would seriously do anything for his patients. He has his private practice here, works for Hospice of the Valley, and also is the main doctor for a large local Assisted Living Facility. He is not only a very intelligent man, his heart is gold. He provides that more caring feel that seems to be lost in some Physicians nowadays.\nCathy is just as wonderful! She listens, takes her time, asks questions, and doesn't \"lecture\". These two do not make you feel \"badly\" for lifestyle choices and make you feel so comfortable. It's very important for me to be able to be honest with my doctor's, so I can get proper care and treatment. You can do that here! They take the time to really listen.\nThe front desk staff is pleasant. The office is old, can get crowded. No updated furniture or fancy ambiance...\nTo me this doesn't matter. The quality of care does, and what you get here I just cannot compare to anyplace else.", "business_id": "SdbwIbTl-vnx8F_KSjOWkQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ug_508O2sV2MKV-EGT9d0A", "review_id": "spNOSCPnO_eh7ahSmPjb7g", "text": "Unfortunately I have been a patient for 10 years. Today I am sick and really need help and although I was in 3 days ago for a checkup to renew my prescriptions - mandatory every 3 months regardless of being healthy - I sat for an hour in a waiting room with several sick and coughing people. Today I am sick and coughing and can get no help from my doctor here. My husband is out if town, I have a puppy who is vomiting and a 10 year old and cannot get in to see the doctor, but they said they can't fit me in anyway. They told me they changed their policies about calling in medicine- I was never informed. Goodbye squaw peak family physicians.", "business_id": "SdbwIbTl-vnx8F_KSjOWkQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "w4dgIzMwwZvKsHaC47Ox3A", "review_id": "OGt3pt8vn79rz7Q9NqTVaA", "text": "There were 3 cars in the parking lot and people walking to the door but the young lady closed the doors at 9:51pm\n\nThe young lady spoke through the glass for atleast 4 minutes explaining she would not open the doors\n\nI live behind this location but I may not return. There is a Walgreens off of 7th Street...", "business_id": "KEwv4l2RgiHjkjyYV0TuAg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VnOtsJ2514YIAd0fM2O8oQ", "review_id": "KQZcEDeUcSUXgNF626vtuA", "text": "I wanted to transfer two of my dog's RXs from another store to CVS for the $25 promotion they offered with these transfers. The pharmacy assistant refused to honor it at the pharmacy because I didn't bring the coupon. I asked the manager if they would honor the gift card without the coupon and he said, sure, \"Tell the pharmacist I said it was fine.\" I did, then the pharmacist stalked over and chewed out the manager and came back and said, \"He shouldn't have told you that!\" \n\nCustomer service rule #1 violated: Don't argue in front of customers.\n\n#2: Don't be rude to customers.  \n\nMy other prescriptions will remain at Walgreens.", "business_id": "KEwv4l2RgiHjkjyYV0TuAg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HFzJb1EnBsB6fD5s-9fXUA", "review_id": "I6_5u8f-H4-of2TOxv4xag", "text": "The guy that's always checking people out is on crack or something. Don't ever mention anything about working. He will not stop complaining about the company.", "business_id": "KEwv4l2RgiHjkjyYV0TuAg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qBAaWZxyuFnSZU0NzFlNDw", "review_id": "YLAztLiTipZwENIhzbdLtg", "text": "Never never never utilize this place for meds.\nThe pharmacy staff is completely useless.\nMeds never on time even though promised.\nPersonal information sheet left on pick up counter  for anyone to see or walk away with.\nThe joke of a pharmacy tech who couldn't be bothered with you as she chats on personal calls in front of you instead of addressing your needs.\nMy experiences here have been so over the top negative that I had to pull my prescription out and contact both corporate as well as Sankyo(the drug company that makes my one hypertensive medication)to complain about the myriad of issues including blatant HIPPA violations that were the norm for this location.\nAside from the pharmacy,a good deal of the staff seem to be very much on the tweaky side of the fence...\nThe store manager is pleasant enough,but if he can't clean house of the current staff,it would be in his best interest to get the hell out of that location.", "business_id": "KEwv4l2RgiHjkjyYV0TuAg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oZuNME_exUMSjrcg6uRFjw", "review_id": "G2SZtbOdeHrF7xdrFyE09Q", "text": "This review is for the Pharmacy. \n\nThe staff here is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I've been coming to this location for years now and have never had a bad experience! The pharmacists are all very friendly and have wonderful attitudes! They are sure to take their time to make sure you understand everything about the medication you are about to be taking and are awesome about answering all your questions.  \n\nThe waiting area could use a make-over and I only say this because I've been to several other locations of CVS and they are all new a updated! This one needs a face-lift for sure! \n\nI'm shocked by all the negative reviews.  I believe the worst part of this location is the homeless people hanging out front, but besides that the service has always been fantastic!", "business_id": "KEwv4l2RgiHjkjyYV0TuAg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FGPB0sdYH3P4UWmmcGNjeA", "review_id": "JmuCwLtNXxLZ67zlUnLq9Q", "text": "My Girlfriend had a kidney stone - this location is 100 yds from John C. Lincoln hospital. She is a tough girl and SELDOM shows pain - this kidney stone had her getting up at 2 am, didn't wake me until 5 am when she said \"Honey I think you need to take me to the hospital.\"\nShe was in severe pain. Hospital gave her Morphine and Toradol for pain. Sent her home w/ 5 prescriptions. We sat first in line at 7:55 am at drive thru waiting for them to open. I told the pharmacist \"She is having a kidney stone and needs the meds for pain as soon as possible if you could. Thank you.\"\n2 HOURS Later they call.\nI ask (after paying the $135 cash) \"Do you prioritize orders for people depending on acute pain situations.\" \nStandard pat 'corporate clone robot' heartless insensitive answer from the first person. Pharmacist comes over (the person we had spoken with and that had 'helped' us at 8:05 btw opening 5 min late may not be a 'big deal' to them, but when you are sitting there waiting with your girlfriend having a kidney stone, those 5 minutes feel bad), I'm still polite and asking sincerely, he says \"I was the only person here this morning, I have to do them in order as we receive them, I had kids who needed antibiotics.\" Well HIRE someone else then! Let's see antibiotics vs. Acute Pain...hmmm...could perhaps the antibiotic wait the extra hour instead of us? Does that take a 'smarter than a 5th grader' to figure out!? apparently so at least for CVS and their stellar employees.\nOK - so NO nuance of prioritizing depending on need. Got it.\nNo sensitivity to client spending money for 5 prescriptions. Got it.\nAre you listening Corporate CVS? I'm not really blaming the 'programmed robot clones' but rather upper management for not having the in sight to install some 'CARE' in their purported HealthCARE!\nWill not use CVS again. \nWalgreens here we come, we'll try anywhere else.", "business_id": "KEwv4l2RgiHjkjyYV0TuAg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UdffjPCujj5FlYiKpd5OVQ", "review_id": "L-KPMSvBlW3o1P2JsTgqEA", "text": "watch out for this one...\n\nKaren Tyler hooks you in with her sarcasm, by working with you, adding creative input, understanding every detail, jotting down notes and sketches, and giving you a great price.. and then NOT delivering.\n\nWe had a wedding recently, and were pretty disappointed when many details were not what we had been discussing with Karen for hours and hours and months ahead of time! She showed up 3 hours later than the time she had repeatedly requested that things be ready on our end for her to start. The centerpieces had about half the flowers we specified on the contract. The bouquets were nice but very small. Certain details were missing, some were just... different. For example, some urns we had specifically picked out in her store were replaced by little pots covered in fabric.\n\nThe week of the wedding, she finds out that she can't order the flowers we requested as there aren't that many in stock--- Also some flowers don't come in the color we decided on with her, so she changed the order. Shouldn't she have checked months ago when we decided?!?\n\nThe estimates on price we had gone over for months in advance changed drastically the week before the wedding. Fine, she didn't include a few things in the estimate, BUT when it's a $600 increase... it kind of defeats the purpose of an estimate!!\n\nOh yeah, and the mandap (like a four-posted canopy/gazebo under which we have the actual ceremony) that she set up FELL DOWN! Karen later claimed that it only \"lifted\" and she can't account for wind.  We had a clear view from the changing room, and some of our guests even took pictures of this disaster. Luckily, our hotel's coordinator got it back up and screwed in and secured, something that should have been done from the beginning (maybe if she'd come on time?). Also luckily, our priest was late so there was noone and no fire under the mandap when it fell. She didn't fix the draping (which also wasn't like any of the sketches or notes she had put in the contract) after it was back up, so there's a lovely pole showing in all the wedding photos too.. RIDICULOUS!\n\nIn the end, some things were great.. but the stress of all this change and all the mess ups on the wedding day is not something worth enduring.", "business_id": "8r2NM5iGTu5Hr1icq6Xb2A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u-GZUyM_z4BcTc8WPKH0UQ", "review_id": "a0W86rkImSkm5QdnL95DoQ", "text": "We worked with Karen for the decorations and rentals for our wedding. Our ballroom for our dinner was not going to be available until during the ceremony, so I needed to hire someone to place my decorations and centerpieces while I was getting married. We met with Karen and discussed our preferences. She was very friendly and asked a lot of questions to clarify our vision for our decorations. Her office/store was pretty disorganized, and I found it easier to contact her via phone, rather than by email. On the wedding day, Karen constructed and decorated our chuppah and placed our centerpieces on our dinner tables, in addition to providing the table linens. The chuppah was beautiful, and our centerpieces were exactly as I had communicated to her. The only small negative thing was that we requested and paid for a unity candle holder for our ceremony. I didn't realize it hadn't been provided or placed until just before the ceremony, so our taper candles had to be laid down. Overall, I had a good experience working with Karen.", "business_id": "8r2NM5iGTu5Hr1icq6Xb2A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lyk4MyO3x0YvivEp88YMfg", "review_id": "xczzkdh9gHpqfkpOt0MB9g", "text": "Karen did the flowers, center pieces, chair rentals, and sashes for my wedding.  We actually paid for fake flowers for our centerpieces and Karen ended up receiving extra of the flowers for my bouquets and she ended up making all my centerpieces out of those extra flowers at no additonal charge.  Karen was super easy to work and very affordable. Her staff showed up exactly on time for delivery too. Overall great experience", "business_id": "8r2NM5iGTu5Hr1icq6Xb2A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "02opZRjrfcjxsYzzD8FQ5g", "review_id": "vmkRB8d58UaGp8mF_Hg9QA", "text": "I found Karen on Yelp and Wedding Wire. The price was awesome, flowers were gorgeous and Mandap was Amazing.  Karen was creative and responsive to my requests.  Score one for style and my budget.  Even my wedding planner was impressed.", "business_id": "8r2NM5iGTu5Hr1icq6Xb2A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8PiNc1eNHnFk7xv7rJXf-g", "review_id": "KuJQl9a6LF_HXcAlF8c0oA", "text": "We worked with the owner Karen, for our wedding last weekend. She was immensely helpful with all the planning, decor and set up- along the entire process. I'd definitely recommend her business to anyone needing decor assistance for planning an event. She doesn't have a minimum price or limited location like a lot of other companies. And her prices are unbeatable!!!\n\n-Brett & Angela", "business_id": "8r2NM5iGTu5Hr1icq6Xb2A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OfCk1mGNhn_ajT4JlJL3CA", "review_id": "oJdnrrR8Zm6fXeOYk2lUEg", "text": "Karen Tyler is a diamond in the rough.she is genuine ,helpful and stays within your budget. No is not a word in her vocabulary  she goes above and beyond to be helpful   and when you see the finished product  you are totally in awe .\nKaren comes highly recommended  for any occasion.KAREN went above and beyond to locate and purchase a specialty item.  \nShe was punctual and came equipped with a whole team who were very efficient.\nset up and tear down went smooth and quick.and stress free.", "business_id": "8r2NM5iGTu5Hr1icq6Xb2A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N0ir4uj3DJiTFU_ZcupSzg", "review_id": "eNUyvpqNUIKoqLJCHhO8XQ", "text": "I can't thank Karen enough to coming to my rescue! 3 weeks before my Pakistani wedding I was left without a decorator. I was introduced to Karen and I am so thankful   I was because she made my dream wedding possible! In ONE day we planned out my entire Mehndi (a colorful pre-wedding event) and Wedding decor. She understood the special requirements of a Pakistani/Indian wedding...the bright colors, the furniture requirements, the sometimes over the top grandness that our weddings are known for. She understood my needs so well that if she couldn't find exactly what we were looking for...SHE MADE IT FROM SCRATCH (i.e all the ORNATE stage seating for 2 events). Did I mention she did this all in 3 weeks?\n\nThe thing about Karen is that she will make your event HER event...every time I met with her, she was excited, brimming with ideas, and so encouraging. If anyone is looking for a decorator who understands Pakistani/Indian weddings please please please save yourself the hassle and headache I went through with my initial decorator and hire Karen directly! She can do all your staging, flowers, center pieces, aisle walkways, entrance ways, dance floor decor, etc.. And she will do it with care, honesty, and sincerity. My mom is still getting calls from guests who say they hadn't seen such  a beautifully decorated wedding before! Plus, my husband is from Chicago and the Pakistani/Indian weddings there are decorated to the MAX and well, let's just say the Chicago guests were IMPRESSED! \n\nFrom start to finish, Karen was professional and yet sincere and that's the type of person you want to trust your wedding to!", "business_id": "8r2NM5iGTu5Hr1icq6Xb2A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ox2s-RG_pbPLvm6RX6beiw", "review_id": "_p5GcWJ8j60WC1_u6hUeTA", "text": "Karen Tyler at Tyler's Custom Designs is a gem! She is creative, helpful and very responsive.  Always willing to go that extra mile in making me feel at ease for my special event.  She can work with any budget and often suggests creative ways to still get the same look for a better price, which for us, was just what we were looking for. Her work rivals the best of Scottsdale's and in my opinion, is better! Visit with her and you will see what I mean, you will book her on the spot and trust me, you won't regret it!", "business_id": "8r2NM5iGTu5Hr1icq6Xb2A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jFHmCsK5Vs3qSS5vvmb2Jw", "review_id": "LMjWMb87JVUcmn_KRTPI0Q", "text": "Incredibly disappointing! I think that this was the worst decision I made for our wedding. She didn't provide enough flowers and yet her quote increased at the wedding, and though the ballroom looked nice, the rest of the ceremony and event looked cheap and/or empty and/or full of glitches (thing falling apart, things left fallen by the alter..etc). She's nice but for the price we paid, we were so disappointed. I've just spent a lot of time in the floral industry lately and realize now how much beauty and care could have gone into this event but didnt. For what we paid, I've seen stunning weddings with lush florals and it saddens me when I think about what we got. Honestly, three years later, I still feel disappointed in the wedding flowers she provided. I would not recommend her.", "business_id": "8r2NM5iGTu5Hr1icq6Xb2A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "isZUebk7K-w1vbEGNM2k9A", "review_id": "OmbBEP3rwmINo_EZV6F1bg", "text": "Tyler Custom Designs was amazing! My wedding turned out so beautiful. Karen and her staff were so easy to work with and prices were very reasonable. I couldnt do it without her. I will defintley be using her for my next event!!", "business_id": "8r2NM5iGTu5Hr1icq6Xb2A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "H8lq0NMy5LkK-x2MZJ7WRQ", "review_id": "_KxsSm50Jx9Hd3BaIbdMvQ", "text": "Virginia has been my trusted vet for over 5 years now.  I have 5 dogs and each has had their share of problems over the years, but Virginia's no-nonsense approach to their well-being has been a godsend in this house!\n\nWhen one of my dogs isn't feeling well, the last thing they need is to get dragged out to sit in a strange place with other strange dogs for an exam.  But, Virginia comes right to the house and does the entire exam in the comfort of their own bed (or couch).\n\nWhile she has labs and x-ray abilities at her disposal, she uses them sparingly, opting instead to treat the animals based on her years of experience.  No strange vet techs or trainees, either.  It's JUST Virginia!\n\nGreat care at affordable prices is what you'll get with Encanto Mobile Veterinary Services.  \n\nYou and your pet will love Virginia!", "business_id": "apLgdH77c_7QRLGpfnC8Fg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TYX8I9iRG01kPn7JxQW4gw", "review_id": "2tzY2dVz0g1tgcHsVSHcKw", "text": "Virginia Kennaway has been my vet for over 14 yrs.  She was referred to me by a co worker who was singing her praises.  She comes right to your house and does everything right there. (I don't think this service cost more) I had two large rottweilers and a cat. It was hard to put them all in my mustang.  The rotties have passed on but she was wonderful to them and always right on with her diagnosis. My male rottie lived till he was 14yrs old and he died silently in the night.  My cat is 14yrs old and doing great.  I truly do believe their longevity and great health is due to her great care.  She does not waste  time or money.She is always upfront and honest.  I refer  all my family members and friends to her.  I really appreciate all she does..", "business_id": "apLgdH77c_7QRLGpfnC8Fg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "szbTVEtATfn8f9GxbGGO5w", "review_id": "Y7tOBucDGzH9BdEPl_INsQ", "text": "I will never take my cats to the vet again!!  Good news is now the vet can come here, and it's much less stressful on all of us : )\nWe got two cats from the Humane Society last year (not related) and they are just now starting to get along.  When one of them got stung by a scorpion the office visit to the vet set relations way back.  All the strange smells, one's an alpha and one's perhaps a delta or epsilon, I didn't see either of them much except for fighting...\nSo, when my epsilon had an eye issue I decided to seek out a mobile vet-I don't know why I didn't consider this sooner.  Dr. Kennaway was just wonderful and I would certainly patronize her business again without hesitation.  Prices were better than I expected for an in-home visit.", "business_id": "apLgdH77c_7QRLGpfnC8Fg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IROIggB0q7iP1ZMU1IiyCA", "review_id": "uIJ-hrZTiWYuH_ATKvzOyA", "text": "I have heard great things about this vet, so I have over the years attempted to call her.  At least two times, my calls were never returned another time it took a week.  I could not rely on her care if my dog was ill.  Although she comes up as a Phoenix vet, she works outside of the city as well.", "business_id": "apLgdH77c_7QRLGpfnC8Fg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hDoxAj_qdhrBU6Ky5sFi9g", "review_id": "eH_j54AtieYliK3HDhvGSg", "text": "I have been taking my BMW here for years. It is your basic, no frills repair shop. I think they are fair and honest. I have always been happy with the work.", "business_id": "Yhbsyq_n4J3vLhw9WkXwAw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xDNP1Ah50e6RjBOz2EBMDQ", "review_id": "Tu5r4KfNFpQn8D5G-iCI8Q", "text": "I have been bringing my multiple Bimmers here for over a decade.  Scott doesn't want to be your friend, he just wants to fix your car.  I had an experience a few years back where my car literally wouldn't run.  I thought I was in for a very expensive fix.  Turns out the vacuum hose separated itself from the manifold.  I simply need a clip replaced.  My total bill was under $25.  If they were a dishonest shop, this would have been the perfect time to take advantage of a customer.  Half the time he tells me what my car needs, but suggests I don't do it for another 6 or 9 months.  I believe honesty comes first with Scott.  In this day, what is that worth?", "business_id": "Yhbsyq_n4J3vLhw9WkXwAw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EbFN8dPU_LDKJP82iRYzAw", "review_id": "SMOrB0ltPsa4WwVAaNoGjg", "text": "Fair, honest, and practical.  They've been taking care of my BMW for years and have never let me down.  As a single woman, it's especially important to me to have someone I can trust.  They're far from my home so I've tried taking my car somewhere else a couple of times and wind up coming back to Scott.  It's worth the trip.", "business_id": "Yhbsyq_n4J3vLhw9WkXwAw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a4LJJU26cSE7k12-0sEw0Q", "review_id": "DhHr10mxO33enegmCFn-Kg", "text": "Scott and his crew have been done a great job with my '97 Z3 for the five years I've had it. I would say that he is very conservative and only recommends service that is needed. I had to talk him into a brake job that he said I didn't need.", "business_id": "Yhbsyq_n4J3vLhw9WkXwAw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QfMkmIcJVAiKYgItdX5D5A", "review_id": "U1Y6UMvQ8q3bZrO2za-GFA", "text": "I have been bringing my BMW's here since '98.....best BMW shop in town.....they only sell you what you need and they are honest......", "business_id": "Yhbsyq_n4J3vLhw9WkXwAw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "02wix5zg0OqorJNfx7XLBA", "review_id": "xy9XGzkYh_87eBS-LAjH6A", "text": "I have been going to Scott's for the past 25 years.  I would not own a BMW if it were not for Scott and his team of mechanics over time.  Jeff has taken care of my car for the past 5 years, and is awesome.  Sorry to see Scott retire, but Ray is a great guy and I am sure that he will make Scott's an even better place to take your car.", "business_id": "Yhbsyq_n4J3vLhw9WkXwAw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TZ5SPvTAgjQYK5fxyZy1cQ", "review_id": "5diSyvKhc3F6l7iFxVYj-g", "text": "This is where I take my husband's Mini and they are very helpful, always pleasant, honest and have good prices. I recommend them!", "business_id": "Yhbsyq_n4J3vLhw9WkXwAw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "aiWSPPldYCQFGuJLohZrXQ", "review_id": "QOSXbZ3Hu2g4nO0NNmEs2Q", "text": "My friend has a BMW and had engine issues while we were in Phoenix this weekend. She checked around, figured out the problem from her mechanic in LA and then purchased parts here. She was directed to Scott's Auto Werks through a referral from a friend. With the good Yelp rating, she felt comfortable bringing her baby here. \n\nRay, the manager, was very accommodating and friendly. He was happy to get to work on her car immediately and use the parts she had purchased. One hour later, we were ready to go! Ray put a new spark plug in, just in case, and gave her the 5% discount offered on the check in deal. \n\nOverall, we were both happy with the service but my friend did say that Ray should have given us a verbal estimate of the cost of the service prior to performing the repair. I'm sure this was just an oversight. I would recommend this mechanic to BMW owners.", "business_id": "Yhbsyq_n4J3vLhw9WkXwAw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_jjIaczpcVDpHlH6l334rQ", "review_id": "pXbw7ipIOHTGRQUCQA0gWA", "text": "Swimming pools... NOT CHEAP!  You find this out the hard way when you buy a foreclosed home!  Leslie's Pools have been great to me.  I've become \"Norm\" every time I go into there!\n\nPhil (the manager) has been GREAT!  He has been EXTREMELY helpful (just short of coming out to the house and doing it for me). ;P", "business_id": "yM4lEUebhPDDKKqLoKRlOQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xZvRLPJ1ixhFVomkXSfXAw", "review_id": "IOlGtV1I2hwcuPJXhPA-qg", "text": "go their for their sales/rebates!", "business_id": "yM4lEUebhPDDKKqLoKRlOQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zNdvRGy5iKjMQoGWqwADmw", "review_id": "ZhMevcW2owZSfry7jYX4YQ", "text": "I have been in this locations a couple times, they have always provided excellent service. I took my pool sweep to them, after I got it back from Checker Pool Supply and it still wasn't working. Corey the customer service rep took it apart at the counter, replaced a couple parts and had me out of the store in less than 20 minutes. They are my new pool store. They understand the importance of service", "business_id": "yM4lEUebhPDDKKqLoKRlOQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GnLW0116uCkllWMF5L2-cg", "review_id": "wGN9Tek9--Gdy7Wku3EayQ", "text": "I grew up swimming pools in AZ, but never maintaining them.  We just moved into a house with a pool 6 months back, and Leslie's has been super helpful in teaching me the systems, balancing the water, and making small repairs to get my pool summer-ready!", "business_id": "yM4lEUebhPDDKKqLoKRlOQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "QtZPyeTK5U4mQFFkPwEs5A", "text": "I've rented from this Uhaul 3 times. It is fast and affordable and they don't try and upsel you a bunch of crap you don't need. Mike has been here a long time and he is very helpful and friendly.", "business_id": "pYJ7o-LxNZ3K3KUd8d3pXw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FoiV8ua8HAvfuaJAvcmvgA", "review_id": "ziAu7MCcdXH0oIPnsX0Nsw", "text": "Wow, these guys had the truck I needed, explained everything and were extremely pleasant to deal with.  In addition, they helped me calculate the costs of my next move.  Efficient, friendly, helpful guys.  Great to deal with at a stressful time.", "business_id": "pYJ7o-LxNZ3K3KUd8d3pXw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A1D84JXibvLN2QQ5SK35qw", "review_id": "VbCOubR75EXpalgXBe-bug", "text": "great place been renting trucks for years and they always have propane and its not super expensive", "business_id": "pYJ7o-LxNZ3K3KUd8d3pXw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v0cTqBAGbXlHltddNgF4Rg", "review_id": "EDxbnS2yUlqcPrJuGcw1Kw", "text": "The owner was agitated on arrival,aggressive, rude, i tried to rent a Trailer and a truck to pull it, then he tried to tell me that the truck does not come with a \"ball hitch\" and I would have to buy one at 30-40 dollars including tax additional to all rental costs of both.  I said that this is unreasonable and a \"rip off\" this infuriated the owner (wears Glasses) and shouted i am not in the business of ripping people off and said to go elsewhere........ gladly i did.  Do not do business with this guy....you have been warned......", "business_id": "pYJ7o-LxNZ3K3KUd8d3pXw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "YFazrUaArfaMkBPRIkdGxA", "text": "So B of A was the first bank where I ever opened a checking account or had a debit card. Maybe it was the aggressive advertising aimed at students that didn't know any better that sucked me in, but it was a great deal for them.\n\nI think their dream client is a jackass teenager who forgets to check his account balance before he writes rent checks and pays phone bills so that he'll dip a few dollars too far into his funds. That way they can tack on an extra 25 or thirty bucks the next time he pays a dollar and 88 cents for a slurpee at seven eleven, and so on and so forth. \n\nYeah, that happened to me. I don't bank with them anymore.\n\nThough, I should say, there is the occasional good hearted teller who may cut you some slack around the holidays. They represent the second star.", "business_id": "UmFnmIoLCRe1ywY0bzpRrQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kq5Pdsy8Znyh9KEkxWT_QA", "review_id": "M_31JDGArXE3UEFq4GJVRA", "text": "Bank of Wasting My Time is what their name should be changed to. I recently opened an account online with Bank of America. After nearly completing the application, my computer timed out. I didn't want to resubmit the application and have my credit pulled again, so I called their online technical support to see if they could verify that my account application had been received. But due to their crappy system restrictions, I was told that I would need to wait three hours before they could tell me if the application had been completed or not. \n\nThe following day, I received an email stating that my account application had been approved, and documentation would be sent to me that I would need to return. I don't live at the physical address provided (in the process of moving), and they wouldn't accept a PO BOX, so I wasn't able to pick up the paperwork until about a week later. \n\nGoing through all of the mail items (5 separate pieces of mail!), I found the signature card letter, debit card, debit card instructions, debit card pin number, and then a letter stating that the entire account had been closed. \n\nI called customer service to find out why the account had been closed, and the girl on the phone (who sounded like she had marbles in her mouth and was incapable of properly reading the script that was no-doubt right in front of her) told me that the account was in the process of being closed and nothing could be done. I asked why the account was being closed, and she told me that it was due to suspicious activity. I asked her to tell me what the suspicious activity was, considering I hadn't even signed the paperwork for the account yet, and there wasn't any money in the account. She told me that it was suspicious I hadn't returned the paperwork right away. It had only been a week since the application had been submitted online, and somehow that was suspicious??? \n\nI asked to speak with a manager, and have currently been holding for 50 minutes. Unless you have buckets of time to waste with this financial disaster, DO NOT open an account with Bank of America.", "business_id": "UmFnmIoLCRe1ywY0bzpRrQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nN3Ym_sgqI5EQuC4AIJprA", "review_id": "nFWr66slK8F56AyGMm-UNw", "text": "I wish I could do negative stars. They are crooks! And liars! They will rape you any chance they can get and their customer service is a complete joke. Their website has incorrect information posted and everything I have ever tried to do with BofA has been a night mare. I wouldn't wish this bank on my worst enemy!", "business_id": "UmFnmIoLCRe1ywY0bzpRrQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dT5JHk1aJQhOty1kwTitHA", "review_id": "7HX8NwRhkvRZPGpm-8KAFw", "text": "The tellers are really nice and helpful and there's rarely that long of a wait.  The thing that I have noticed specifically about this one is that when I want to make a cash deposit at their ATM's, it is not able to go forward with the transaction.  Now this has happened at least 3 different times.  I have large amounts of cash that I would like to deposit, but it won't let me and it's not like I leave home just to run to the bank and come back.  I make my first stop at the bank and then continue the rest of my errands, which I don't feel comfortable carrying a lot of cash on me.  Sometimes, I'm on my way to the gym and I have to leave the cash in the car (it's hidden and there's an alarm, but it's still nothing I feel comfortable doing).", "business_id": "UmFnmIoLCRe1ywY0bzpRrQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mqELWLgzXtcQDCxY60Xkyg", "review_id": "aDdavM1Cbacp9fjaYSWLig", "text": "I love this location. Very small bank that does not have a large amount of traffic. It is one of the friendliest neighborhood banks in the valley.  Today I went in to open a small business account and was serviced by Phillip who has worked for BofA for over 10 years. He was very knowledgeable about the products which helped me and my business partner make the best decisions. His level of professionalism was top 10. I now know more about the services BofA has to offer and a new friend. Thank you BofA for hiring such wonderful people to represent your organization.", "business_id": "UmFnmIoLCRe1ywY0bzpRrQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "u-M4jMYKXsj-l1BYdyNpRQ", "review_id": "5IHt9Ih1Ek-eggUR1QQKSA", "text": "Worst Bank of America! Came here today to get something notarized. I was the only other customer besides two who were already with a teller. There were two other employees on the side having a side conversation. When the first customer left, I went up to the window and the lady told me her computer just went down. All I wanted to was ask a question, but she told me to get back in line and wait until the next teller was done. Well, after waiting for another 5 minutes, the next teller (a man) was done, and I said I wanted to get a document notarized. His response, \"I'm sorry, but you'll have to ask the two over there.\" The \"two\" (a lady and a man) he meant were the other two employees who were having a side conversation. Well, I went up to the lady and she told me Philip was the only one certified to notarized and apparently NOW he is with a customer. Of course, after spending 20 minutes there I'm not going to wait. I rather drive to another B of A branch tomorrow to get speedier and better service.", "business_id": "UmFnmIoLCRe1ywY0bzpRrQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_E8bCGlloqFYa-FDVmTMMw", "review_id": "vbeWa1pfypJZr40HJLQDBA", "text": "Typical BofA but at least there is never a huge crowd here.", "business_id": "UmFnmIoLCRe1ywY0bzpRrQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v3YjpLZ44xc9ZL6i6u_lIw", "review_id": "afil2CIPMdO2zKMcnciy2A", "text": "REOPENED...new owner Dan ..Nice guy, knows nothing about how to run a business NOR FIX COMPUTERS!  His electricity is NOT turned on because they just bought the business and don't have the $$ for the deposit yet.  They work in the dark and then take your computer home.  I was quoted a price to repair and upgrade my computer.  It was NOT done as promised later that day nor 2 weeks later!  He had me pick it up at his house and still my computer was not upgraded and he lost my power cord and \"rigged\" one up for me with black tape...Still waiting for the upgraded memory card he promised and my new card that I have NEVER RECEIVED..PLEASE stay away from this place!  You are better throwing your laptop in the trash then taking it to this place!", "business_id": "9WDlVq2r9eZ3oYAAzaWORQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "GnZWh25MyJD1d5FMKl3QmA", "review_id": "mgvflMBEI9OgfaMYolNCXA", "text": "I'm off to Elle Nails in a minute...\nFair prices, clean facility, nice staff.  One thing I really like about this place is the openness - the shop is double sized, which decreases the wait time and also tames the ubiquitous chemical smell - while the smell is present, it's really mild.\n\nEven my good friend from St. Paul who frequents only tony \"upscale\" nail boutiques was impressed.  For an extra $5 they will use a callous remover solution on your heels - well worth it if you get the hard, cracked, heels like I have.  They also have a mango-sugar leg rub for an extra fee, but I think the regular treatment works just as well. Many of the technicians speak little or no English, so don't expect to make complicated requests.", "business_id": "_wAFGWHxmWoogZ15Jn1Daw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R6iLCpB_A16C5MgESlAQwA", "review_id": "hts86sAYTGa7ifp0YTJ16w", "text": "You get what you pay for. I may as well have let my kids paint my toenails. Not to mention the tech was rough and cut/pinched several of my toes during my pedicure.   Not impressed. I definitely won't be back.", "business_id": "_wAFGWHxmWoogZ15Jn1Daw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z30hYvXYGme6uU4fpzaisw", "review_id": "gamoHytgmxjrsY1k6oBeXA", "text": "I went here because my normal salon was booked and I really wanted to like it. The salon is rather large and had nice pedicure chairs. My spa pedicure turned out great. The gal did a nice job and im happy with my pretty pink toesies! \n\nMy gel manicure, however, has left me debating if I should go somewhere else to get it fixed. (See photo) I asked for grey and the color is more brown. I also asked the gal not to use an electric nail drill to get my old polish off and soak instead but she did it anyway. My polish is uneven and she didn't get the sides very well. They are also filed uneven. I tried to say something but she didn't speak english very well, so I gave up. Super bummed i'm stuck with these for 2 weeks unless I want to go somewhere else and pay.\n\nThe price was good - 25 for the pedi and only 20 for the mani and the massage was great, but I certainly wont be back any time soon.", "business_id": "_wAFGWHxmWoogZ15Jn1Daw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "yDSEFud5i9S5AZMJMUeVbw", "text": "I have been taking my friend who is 91, with Alzheimers,  to this nail salon for years.  It's larger than it looks from the outside.  I don't think they are as sophisticated as some but  that's ok.  What I do appreciate is the way they take the time to continue making it a good experience for my friend.  Maybe I tip them to much.  As long as they continue the service, I will pay.", "business_id": "_wAFGWHxmWoogZ15Jn1Daw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 6, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "2v3j2y5PLMs0rlAd-pxoEw", "review_id": "CR5no3ogz6C8PiSGt-wC3A", "text": "They usually do a pretty good job on my nails but they don't like it when I bring my kids in.\nEvery time I bring my 8 year old daughter in there to get a pedicure with me, they put us about 3-4 chairs a part!! The whole point in going to get a pedicure with my daughter is to spend quality time with her, hold hands, talk about her friends and boys she likes, etc...Not have to scream to a chair in the distance.  They act like they are mad when I ask for us to be together and it is such a bother.\n\nAlso, the male owner always insists on doing my nails and he is so rough with me and actually gets on to me if my hand isn't loose enough. I keep telling him I have problems with my wrist and it hurts and he is still super rough!!\n\nI only go there when I have to because of convience!!", "business_id": "_wAFGWHxmWoogZ15Jn1Daw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tvPrjtCqQu7sZmf1gcuBqg", "review_id": "7JFDFo41yIP38pOofOnUcg", "text": "I was in a wedding and needed to get my nails done, so the bride and everybody chose this place, probably because they were cheaper. But, depending on the service I got, I'd much rather pay a few extra dollars. \n\nThe area was kind of ghetto, and the spa itself wasn't very clean or welcoming. They were so understaffed/mismanaged that when I went in, I was greeted by a man who was already working on someone else's nails; he couldn't be bothered to get up and check the schedule or anything. \n\nThe lady who ended up doing my pedicure was nice, but then the one who ended up doing my nails wasn't very friendly, even though I tried to make small talk with her. Their magazine choices were also limited to OK and People, so if you don't care for celebrity gossip you're screwed. Overall the service and location were subpar, and the prices weren't all that great, so I will probably not be going back.", "business_id": "_wAFGWHxmWoogZ15Jn1Daw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SEjYxEV_Y723uyTq3ADBvw", "review_id": "ZGDoZBIkbqhEO6NAHjyfPA", "text": "I have had my nails done here for years.  Recently, I went to Elle with my daughter and two of her bridesmaids for gel manicures and pedicures.  All our nails ended up looking lovely, and the salon was very accommodating in staying open past normal closing time to make sure we were all finished properly.\nThere were some communication issues, and I was cut by the inexperienced tech, but otherwise it was a great experience and we will definitely be continuing our business here.  Their prices are reasonable, the salon is very clean, the massage time is extra long, and they offer many types of special details if you like flowers or designs on your toes.", "business_id": "_wAFGWHxmWoogZ15Jn1Daw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oZuNME_exUMSjrcg6uRFjw", "review_id": "HSKy7sVQnVjs3f8XFq0Ucw", "text": "I've been coming to Elle Nails for some time now. This salon has a variety of services including but not limited to waxing and nails. I usually go with the mani/pedi bundle and usually pay around 35$. The ladies here take their time and make sure you are comfortable. They have the typical up-charges like sea salt scrub, callus removal etc... The basic spa pedicure is 20$ this includes an awesome  foot massage and your typical spa pedicure. I usually ask who's ever working on my toes to go a little harder on my foot/leg massage and they have no problem doing so. You can also get a back massage while getting a manicure. They have the massage chairs for the pedicure stations so you don't have to worry about that. \n\nThe ladies that work here are always super friendly and make conversation when I'm visiting. \n\nI'm a fan of this place I will continue to keep coming back!", "business_id": "_wAFGWHxmWoogZ15Jn1Daw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cnCxzI4xF1eGJZdpRXZT-Q", "review_id": "n-oBWMXRzPN63GbGNl0Lng", "text": "Do not go to this nail shop. My friend and I went there for the the first time this weekend. It took more than three hours for us to get gel manicures and regular pedicures. My friend's nails were so bad that she had the lady redo several of them while we were there. Then her nails chipped the next day so she had to go back. Now three days after my gel manicure my nails are chipping so I'm going back to get them first. Also, I got polka dots on two of my nails and the lady charged me $5 for them. I've never been charged by any other shop when I got polka dots on only two nails.", "business_id": "_wAFGWHxmWoogZ15Jn1Daw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s7mzp-06ewKOva3O3it8_Q", "review_id": "rk_UdmdwrpNv5Rag4JtI8w", "text": "I have been coming here for over 10 years. I admit, it was better when Elle was here but I have always been treated well. They live my daughter, 11 and are super sweet even when she asked for weird things like skulls on her toenails. More than worth the 20$ I spend on a pedi.", "business_id": "_wAFGWHxmWoogZ15Jn1Daw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 10, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "vsXP832M0kOxKpfduD7dWw", "review_id": "JgiX1EpoydkkI320Bm_3ww", "text": "Food City doesn't meet my regular grocery shopping needs; however, whenever I need to buy a cake this is the first place I think of! The five stars are for the the Tres Leches cake alone! \n\nA yellow cake moist with the three milks (evaporated, condensed and whole) but not soggy and frosted with a barely sweet whipped topping. Ordinarily more of a butter cream gal, myself, this frosting is the PERFECT compliment to the cake! \n\nInspired after my first try, I started experimenting with Tres Leches from other bakeries or panaderias and I have to say... Food City's was my favorite. \n\nSo, quick! Somebody have a birthday so we can get a cake!!!", "business_id": "TPcu6SzaW_lF5XUx8oSJxw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "R0ekUK-osGP9AoUtyrAEUw", "review_id": "OTQvkGYN_CtNeeePTgIfjw", "text": "Mexican produce at this store is top notch!  A+...Woohoo.  Great pepper selection.  VERY Reasonable prices.  We get Kale from here all the time and it is superb.\n\nSadly...This store has now closed and is yet another huge empty retail and eye sore in Phoenix.  The owner of the plaza apparently wants exorbitant rents based on the number of shops in that same plaza that have closed.", "business_id": "TPcu6SzaW_lF5XUx8oSJxw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "m7vtKWpZ9wdEQ95wJxrMrg", "review_id": "urwGLfSGmYwzZo2GFzJDtw", "text": "An overpowering craving for tres leches cake came my way today, so  I searched yelp for that item and Christina P's review came up. So I hopped into my chariot and headed for this Food City. It was a pleasant surprise - the place is spacious and clean, quite festive, and going around the store I found the prices to be very reasonable. Then I headed to the bakery and found the holy grail. I brought my treasure home and immediately tried it. Each \"single-serving\" tres leches portion was actually huge, and oooooh-so-delicious! Thanks, Christina ... I now have a new addiction!", "business_id": "TPcu6SzaW_lF5XUx8oSJxw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nGYaT5sAuqKkd48dqX_2Kw", "review_id": "IubS5GQoFP2WtuPoqNDkSg", "text": "This is a great animal hospital with a friendly caring staff.\n\nIt is kind of fun to visit because they have two office cats that pretty much own the place.  My dog goes nuts trying to get to them every trip.\n\nI have been taking my Jack Russel \"Jackass\" to them for years....highly recommended.", "business_id": "8WQMr5QBjs0xeMPZjj3iRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mSyCw4WTV3oLtTtRE-uylQ", "review_id": "d2idFKPtbVb5tzbEj2IQ4Q", "text": "My new kitten got sick the first week I got her. In a panic I took her to VCA. They were so good with her. I felt very comfortable with them taking care of what ever the problem was. As well they could not be nicer to me. I received follow up calls which was great. I recommend these guys for sure.", "business_id": "8WQMr5QBjs0xeMPZjj3iRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sQYBQ7KUKhx3Ky1-FzJQ_g", "review_id": "cZqBjP6NJ5Bq3GFzv15IXQ", "text": "Great staff and friendly service.. couldn't ask for a better place to take my pug, Snoop. I would highly recommend this animal hospital.", "business_id": "8WQMr5QBjs0xeMPZjj3iRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ec4bUR0GF8wGVxnJkwV31A", "review_id": "BWkMp18fqNrRjPsf_MVQJg", "text": "I brought my 80 pound crazy Austrailian Cattle Dog here for a checkup, shots and some dental cleaning.  Let's just say that he is socially challenged and takes a bit of time and effort before he really warms up to people.  The staff here did everything to work with him and make him feel comfortable without manhandling him.  It did take a second visit and some nice doggie downers to get the shots and bloodwork done but his return for dental work went much better.  Very impressed with the professionalism of Dr. Walker and his staff.  They followed up with me and showed genuine concern for the well being of my hiking buddy.  On top of that, the bill was incredibly reasonable.  They have become my regular vet for my dog now and any pets I may have in the future.", "business_id": "8WQMr5QBjs0xeMPZjj3iRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MBhvsi8dJTHuaKn4v98XRw", "review_id": "JUIm0A4QiLSwnNqvbrLcRg", "text": "Never go to a place like his for shots. They try to sneak in an extra $60 fee for an \"exam\", plus you still get to pay for the shot after that. You can get the same shots from Maricopa County for $20. Call 602.506.7387 for more information.\n\nhttp://www.maricopa.gov/pets/vaccinations.aspx", "business_id": "8WQMr5QBjs0xeMPZjj3iRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vPEjwADjt-ZRw6swdMf7EQ", "review_id": "4io3tzAS_BQSyuojYGTJag", "text": "First time taking Charlie here for her last shot after we adopted her. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful as well. Our doctor was great at answering all the questions we had (being first time puppy parents) Location is also perfect walking distance and next to one of our favorite breakfast joints- Scramble! Which is dog friendly :) Definitely will be Charlie's permanent doggy hospital.", "business_id": "8WQMr5QBjs0xeMPZjj3iRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1MO00yD7nQEkEhpYjK9p2Q", "review_id": "YFwt3EvP5_Fm5cNzl9EibA", "text": "I am really, really picky about the Vet I let treat my pet. With that said. I have been very happy with Dr Walker.  I like the fact he gets down on the floor with Pepper during his exam., he is extremely gentle and through.  \n\nPepper has Valley Fever and Dr Walker has been working with us to get her medicine.and blood tests regulated.  Any questions or treatment options concerning Pepper's health are explained in terms we can understand. \n\nHis assistants and staff are very friendly and caring. It is easy to get an appointment and you do not have to wait long before being seen. \n\nPepper loves Dr Walker and the staff at Mountain View, she gives them a 2 paws up.", "business_id": "8WQMr5QBjs0xeMPZjj3iRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PRsIG_4tc1v6_8Zf1K50Zw", "review_id": "CtzJcnK4bqPo8Zr1h0EOJA", "text": "We have been going to VCA for over 8 years now for our cats and dogs and would never go anywhere else.  Both of our dogs have had a number of medical issues.  Dr. Walker has been fantastic for so many reasons. He gets down on the floor and gets eye to eye with our dogs.  As owners, he makes us feel as if he loves our dog more than any other that comes in the door.  We feel that he is fairly conservative in what tests and/or procedures he recommends and takes one step at a time.  He has also been honest when our issue is out of his realm of expertise and has made excellent recommendations to specialists.  He is patient with us when we have a lot of questions and always follows up with written material when applicable.  The office's long term staff are fantastic and always seem so happy to see us.  Christina the office manager has been there for as long as we have been going and has become like a friend.  We would highly recommend Dr. Walker and his staff to anyone.", "business_id": "8WQMr5QBjs0xeMPZjj3iRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MQydE3VmB3xyG6-ghCfRpg", "review_id": "kWVkUtNjQ1C0UwNSIN9qQQ", "text": "I've had problems in the past with VCA vets overcharging and treating you like a number, so I did NOT want to go here, even for free, with my AZ Humane Society cat & dog for their included checkup, but the team here totally blew me away.  The staff has been incredibly friendly and professional for both visits, but specifically with the dog I just adopted.  Tech Heather and Dr Walker were really fantastic-- super personable and knowledgeable.  I'm pretty sure I'm coming back here to get her treatment she needs in the near future instead of my regular vet, and I never would have believed that before.  Thank you, guys!", "business_id": "8WQMr5QBjs0xeMPZjj3iRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0lHz8RNQMI7Ju0fGE_xAHg", "review_id": "OVVEkUD6Tu4jrGJhOTiuuA", "text": "We chose VCA Mountain View because it was closer to our home. Every time we take our dogs to VCA MV, we are treated so nicely. The staff are friendly and helpful. The Vet Techs and Vets are extremely thorough and friendly as well.  Before they treat the dog or cat, they give you a print out of what it is going to cost. The facility is extremely clean. There are two resident cats that also live at VCA Mountain View as well. The only downside is that there is limited handicapped parking. There are only two spots (one is always taken, and the other is on a hill). Other than that, we are glad we chose VCA MV and Dr. Chapman!", "business_id": "8WQMr5QBjs0xeMPZjj3iRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "My9DUYlhgwARA-6JJ8_Y6Q", "review_id": "r7ldRypboO_84RG-OBzXvw", "text": "Just used Dad's Catering for my wedding in November. First of all, they are very affordable. When you are paying for your wedding yourself, this is very important. Second, they allow you to purchase all of your own alcohol and they will provide a bartender. This saved me so much money as I was able to buy all my alcohol when it was on sale. I had a pasta bar at my wedding and I got so many compliments on it. I highly recommend them for your next event!", "business_id": "8fLdtZp0q8TjVTsqfV6byQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-MN057te_2rwqh-cdCafaQ", "review_id": "VsxzMxebUUhTbdlevcG4fQ", "text": "Completely inedible.  Some people say the price is right, but I say you get what you pay for.  I would have rather been served dog food... at least then I would have known what it was.  Servers couldn't even open bottles of wine.  I certainly wouldn't use this company.", "business_id": "8fLdtZp0q8TjVTsqfV6byQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "70dSyPAXaRGB6ahGOzWA6Q", "review_id": "C0wRUV3mb9qCYJXALzj4-g", "text": "I have used Dad's for two events, a 25th Anniversary and my own wedding. First event food was inconsistant, dry and unappetizing, service was amazing. My wedding just the opposite food was great service was a mess. Servers were late, out of uniform, in dirty clothing, standing out front smoking and drinking. Did not follow direction. A nightmare. There were major fails in both events, but the worst part is how unresponsive the management was to concerns/complaints. It was like we have your money so we don't care. I felt totally blown off and will tell anyone who will listen about my experience. I would not use them again for any reason. You really do get what you pay for in this case. Spend a little extra and use a quality caterer who will respond to your concerns and ensure that your event is what you want it to be. Don't take a chance here.", "business_id": "8fLdtZp0q8TjVTsqfV6byQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "X8hjnv-PSuJ0ASItdwpzqg", "review_id": "Z88hmKEji48OgXQraUz0ww", "text": "Had Dad's catering at a Christmas party I attended and even for free food I felt ripped off. I would have brought a lunch that day if I knew that I would be eating canned green beans, undercooked scalloped potatoes and cheap packaged rolls with \"whipped spread\". The little desert trays were good at least, and the staff was friendly enough, which is why I bumped it up to two stars.", "business_id": "8fLdtZp0q8TjVTsqfV6byQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4oJda6VMxdd8VilKWrWptw", "review_id": "-dwGW5coWP-3PgGpY0bduw", "text": "Dad's Catering just catered our daughter's wedding last Saturday at Stonebridge Manor and they were outstanding! The food was awesome, the pork tenderloin was out of this world and the Cheesy Chicken was great too, not to mention, we had so many compliments on the garlic potatoes!  Dad's also did the Cocktail Hour appetizers and the guests loved all the selection and variety. We were very pleased with them and we would NOT HESITATE to use them again in the future. The servers were polite, well groomed and excellent and they cut and served our cake as well. \nFrom the Mother of the Bride", "business_id": "8fLdtZp0q8TjVTsqfV6byQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "66tWp8ThwPATFUxYNPyYLw", "review_id": "yzq_SIyme89F3QhAroAdvQ", "text": "Dad's Catering was great to work with for our wedding.  We were starving when we met with them for a tasting, and we could not even finish the sample plates they brought us. \n\nAll the food we tried was super fresh and really tasty.  We got a great deal too - two free appetizer trays (we chose chips, veggies and dip) and a free 1 year anniversary cake!\n\nThey went out of their way to help us keep our budget down, never pressured us or tried to upsell us.  They were just great people all around.\n\nThe only reason they don't get the full five stars from me is that they are not that tech-savvy and that's important these days. Email communication was not their strong suit, so I felt I had to call anytime I had a simple question.\n\nOther than that, I loved their food, and next time we need catering they will be at the top of our list.", "business_id": "8fLdtZp0q8TjVTsqfV6byQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vXhQk4PL2boIpUV-k-CloQ", "review_id": "2kgg3-6-_INn_qa4BnhB0w", "text": "There are few people in this world that promise you a price, and a time to get something done and then out do themselves on both counts. Al is just such a person! So that is the short review, here is the story. On Dec 23rd a driver that for this review will remain nameless, turned left in front of my GMC Jimmy.  His insurance company totaled my SUV over my objections... The adjuster estimated the damage to be nearly $4000. After consulting with my mechanic and 3 body shops, and looking for a replacement vehicle on Craigslist, I came to the conclusion that repairing it was still the best option, though it was looking to cost most if not all of what the adjusters estimate was. \n\nThe third body shop said that they use Al's Unibody and Frame to straighten the frames on any vehicles that they work on. So with the suggestion that he should look at this first I gave him a call. Al answered the phone and told me to come on over. He put it up on his lift, grabbed his levels, then proceeded to show me what was going on, what he could do and that if I would like, he could not only straighten the frame but he could replace the bumper, grille and headlight. He gave me a very good price compared to the estimates I had in hand. He then did something completely unexpected... he asked if I wanted to do a some of the work myself to save a bit of the labor cost. After finding my jaw and replacing it back on my face I agreed to help. \n\nThe details maybe over doing it for the review however it should be said that Al showed me what could be easily removed, brought me the tools and in short order the headlight, and grille were off the GMC, three of the bolts were out of the bumper cover. One remained as it was at a strange angle, to be removed after the frame was pulled straight. The letters G,M, & C that the body shops had priced at $100 were recovered from the broken grille, salvaged and ready for the new one.  So this part of the story comes to and end, with $50 saved and a feeling that the \"Jimmy\" was in good hands.\n\nThat was on Friday, Al told me that it would be ready by Wednesday. He called Monday to tell me that the tow hook that broke off in the crash could be replace by one in a junk yard he found for 15 dollars if I would like to go pick it up and bring it to him,  or alternatively. they could deliver it for about $50 or I could get it new. I made my choice, the car was completed on Tuesday. The bill was an amazingly reasonable $1060.00.  \n\nWith about 30 years of experience Al knows what can be done, what makes sense to do, and tells me he won't do the job if he can't make it good enough that he would put one of his kids back behind the wheel. He gets all 5 stars from me, the work he did was what was asked of him, he beat his own estimate for completion in both time and money. He was so nice to work with, this isn't something you want to repeat... Having an accident sucks! Working with Al was the best part. If your reading this Al, Thank You again.", "business_id": "JmVCQcs1lAn4zk-c7nv3CQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pEnVVZkwyVJQXL_tIACTVw", "review_id": "z2JClnJazu_Io4OvxSbLsg", "text": "My truck had been in an accident already with similar frame damage and other shops said they wouldn't be able to fix it. Here they, not only, fixed it but they did it better than the first time and great price. Fast turn around, highly rated because of the great work really couldn't have asked for anymore.", "business_id": "JmVCQcs1lAn4zk-c7nv3CQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1SB5LKFWroAWBidsEuXsHw", "review_id": "75_HE_oPXXqThf2S1ZhT5A", "text": "First ill start off with saying my truck is currently getting repaired at Als this very moment and I will update my review as soon as I pick it up. What brought me into Als Unibody and Frame Repair shop. About 3 weeks ago i bought a 2003 Dodge Dakota in last week to have Al take a look at it. I bought the truck off Craigslist and got ripped off big time. Not only did I have to put $2,000 in repairs to the motor and tranny within not even a week of owning it, I found out after pressing my breaks hard and hearing a loud pop underneath my truck and it pulling hard to the right that my frame was pretty much cracked in half. The seller used bondo and paint to hide it. I took the truck in to 3 different auto collision center's and was turned down by 2 of them and the 3rd one estimated the damage to be at $3,500. I decided to do some more shopping and found some private welderd and was turned down by all 3. One of them recommended I take it to Al. Im glad I did. He put my truck on the lift and checked it over explaing everything in detail. After looking my truck over he said I would need a comple right side frame piece from another truck. He called several junk yards and got a few different prices and went with the that cost me less. When he showed md the estimate he wrote up  I thought there must have been a typo coming in a little over $2,000 less then what the other shop quoted me. Of course I went forward with the repairs I felt real comfortable leaving my truck in his hands. I never felt pressured into anything and I never got the feeling that he was \"in it for tge money.\" Now with all that being said he definitely made a good first impression and as soon as I pick up my truck I will update this review and tell about my experience after repairs r done", "business_id": "JmVCQcs1lAn4zk-c7nv3CQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8KmHPVzyBW45_tXX8zU5mA", "review_id": "7FnJr5h2RchNWafycoQpLg", "text": "I've been in health care for a decade and THIS is the only pediatrician office I know of that is open 6 days a week year round and 7 days a week during the cold/flu season! Not only was my kid's appointment honored ON TIME but I was in and out in half an hour! Oh, AND the doctors are really nice! :)", "business_id": "lgyBsM93DBchuwU-_l0Sfg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WGvTE5fGRdu0Nx3IHxe1Ew", "review_id": "Oc5_LTlDryLs7m1arrg02w", "text": "This is my pediatrician and I absolutely love them! I switched from N. Scottsdale Pediatrics because I never saw the same Dr. twice there. It felt more like a clinic and I wanted to establish a trusting relationship with my Pediatrician who would be there consistently for my children.\n\nI couldn't be happier. It's not as fancy with flat screen tv's and decor as the N. Scottsdale office, but the care my family has received has been stellar. Pretty much everyone I know goes to them know and I haven't heard anything but positive stories.\n\nDuring flu season, they're open on the weekends! Who does that? I feel 100% confident about recommending them.", "business_id": "lgyBsM93DBchuwU-_l0Sfg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lBMCBwbAhfgb5oKqilA7CA", "review_id": "aTDKLfgtM5zg1To83mRgTQ", "text": "I feel very lucky to have found Pediatric Associates. I've heard horror stories from other friends about experiences with their pediatricians so I know how rough finding the right doctor can be. A friend recommended Dr. Padrez so I decided to give him a shot. From our first visit I have felt nothing but confidence in him. He has a great demeanor with my son and I have so far had a very healthy little boy. What I like most about the office is how efficiently they get you in and out on time. There is no need to get there more than fifteen minutes prior to your appointment. Having waited over an hour at other doctor's offices, I thought this was huge. There has been an occasion or two when I've had to wait longer, but both those instances were when my son was sick and we had to come in for a last minute appointment and the doctor's did their best to see me as quickly as they could. When my son is sick, I have had to see some of the other doctor's in the practice and so far they have a;l been great. Dr. Day, Dr. Lococo, and Dr. Kelly have been my favorites aside from Dr. Padrez. The office has a separate waiting area for sick and well children which is another feature I greatly enjoy. If you're looking for a great pediatric office I would definitely recommend trying them out.", "business_id": "lgyBsM93DBchuwU-_l0Sfg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bGYhneAbaYL9_G4hMVWG-w", "review_id": "MRwpsDpNcEW0mZvpVSu9Jw", "text": "Dr. Lersch is such an amazing pediatrician. I have brought my four month old here since birth and he is extremely informative, kind and willing to answer any questions. I've never had a bad experience here and that says something because I am very picky with Dr.'s offices especially if they are caring for my daughter.", "business_id": "lgyBsM93DBchuwU-_l0Sfg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LrMZYbnZ-_FhndRvpYd3kA", "review_id": "3j23W-RBvtiED8o0X5APaA", "text": "Terrible experience with Dr Lersch and referral specialist. First time visit with Dr Lersch for 11 year old check up was okay. Everything since then, including spending hours on the phone following up on a referral, false promises to send to referral dr.s and finally a decision Dr Lersch would not support a referral to a speech therapist even though he diagnosed him as tongue tied. What a run around!", "business_id": "lgyBsM93DBchuwU-_l0Sfg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Ouus3lC3Xk3YRGx4ptd_4A", "review_id": "V3PdA_CFyiuBdiclOCpzLw", "text": "Not much in clothes but did find a couple of board games, 1/2 off.", "business_id": "pRyooCFH6aM2rQ1Y8VEZyA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6fboUxwhAsUMx1F9yCzlMQ", "review_id": "XYJliO7Ub37-hE2ypuKsfw", "text": "This is a great thrift shop.  As with all thrift shops its hit or miss but they have some good stuff.  Its not far from where I live so I stop in fairly  regularly to see what's new. \n\nIts a decent sized thrift store.  Their clothes selection is ok - but a bit small.  They devote more than half of their store space to furniture and household items.  This would be a great place to check out if you need furniture.  A majority of the furniture there is of good quality and many pieces I've seen are almost like new and modern.  They also have a good assortment of household odds and ends which comes in handy.  I picked up a basic lampshade for $1 that is in good shape and that I'll freshen up with a bit of new fabric.", "business_id": "pRyooCFH6aM2rQ1Y8VEZyA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4DsUW5yuIkUcZ9Eu7p7EuA", "review_id": "dT8CXRFkOWs_jaU9AfmYxg", "text": "This place is fun.  You never know what you will find.  It is fun just browsing.  I found 10 great CD's for a buck each.  I even found a cool pair of reading glasses.  Last year I donated large appliances to them and they pick up.  You don't even have to be there.  They also have a lot of books separated by type to help you find what you want", "business_id": "pRyooCFH6aM2rQ1Y8VEZyA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wttePGxhTumTTUinL5tlTg", "review_id": "02PMNvFCETOAm9cPwWxuww", "text": "When you're out there hunting, looking for a come up, this is f*cking awesome.\n\nYou'll be such a cold-ass honkey decked out in your grandpa's clothes, but they do not have any Velcros with which to impress the sneakerheads on your block.\n\nThe mattresses in the rear of the store really do smell like R. Kelly's sheets. \n\nI don't personally shop for apparel in thrift stores, but I did walk out with a Mountain Dew t-shirt, because sh*t, it was .99 cents!\n\n*Proceeds go to a very worthwhile charity so the more you buy from St. Vincent De Paul, the better.", "business_id": "pRyooCFH6aM2rQ1Y8VEZyA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oZuNME_exUMSjrcg6uRFjw", "review_id": "igE6OLviFgZvIdoThB5JCA", "text": "Great local thrift shop. I've been donating to this location for several years now and shop here every once in a while when I am looking for something specific. The location could be a little more organized on the inside but its not too bad. The staff is very friendly ad helpful. \n\nStop by if your a \"thrift-er\" I'm sure you will find something cool! They have a pretty decent jewelry section which I was surprised to see my first time in.", "business_id": "pRyooCFH6aM2rQ1Y8VEZyA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5MK7Ar1LfQRswvn1N2W6TQ", "review_id": "ELD0FYW5h5fEg5l4B9bWrA", "text": "I don't write low reviews lightly. Today was the third time in a year I have received incredibly poor service from this store. The first time I was told they were reserving an item for an employee, so my purchase wasn't for sale. The second time, I was told there was so much interest that they were going to reprice it. (Read, they wanted more money.) Today I went in and I was once again told an item wasn't for sale, despite the fact it was on the floor and as far away from the back storage area as possible. After I left I was mad enough to call. When I talked to a manager he told me the item made it on to the floor by accident and they reserve some items for an appraiser who will buy nicer items. Seriously? Great customer service there. I told him, \"You are a charity thrift store and not acting very honorably or with charity.\" I told him that if an item was on the floor and I was willing to pay, a good business sucks it up and makes the sale. Obviously I am done with this place. \n\nToo bad, because I have been shopping here for years before these last three shitty experiences and I would rather give my money to a charity thrift store than some other  thrift store out for the bottom line....like SVDP has become.", "business_id": "pRyooCFH6aM2rQ1Y8VEZyA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HgYqMrviyt-K6-IOlu1j5g", "review_id": "wJH4nZaRUW1dKrnQP3XJDw", "text": "The prices are ridiculous here...$55 for a used bookcase that you can buy new at Ikea for $30?\n\n  I came in looking for a decent used suitcase.  They want $30 for a nasty old thing that might have cost that much when it was new.  I can not understand why they would price donated items so high.  People that shop here want a bargain and will just go and purchase something new if there isn't much difference in price.   Sad for the charities this store supports.", "business_id": "pRyooCFH6aM2rQ1Y8VEZyA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "O3DLanQ9RxzyoNj0rVXBZw", "review_id": "FbHl2tXSo99CMz9kjB3RFg", "text": "This is the resort course for the Pointe Tapatio Cliffs Hilton.  \n\nNot an easy trek by any stretch of the imagination, but nevertheless a playable course for virtually anyone.  Desert golf is great in that low-index golfers can be challenged by the requirement to play target golf.  High handicap or newer golfers should enjoy the fact that the desert conditions make it very easy to find errantly hit balls and place them back in the fairway.  (Don't try to hit off the desert dirt unless you hate your clubs.)\n\nThere are a couple difficult forced carries but as long as you pick the correct tee box, they are all manageable.  Course conditions are always immaculate.  (I've probably played here 20 times over the past 5 years.)  The greens fees are a little on the high side, but then again this is resort golf and that is to be expected.\n\nMy only complaint is the service.  The guys who work the carts need to grow up and act a little more mature.  I get tired of standing there watching towel fights or two guys arguing over who can hit a golf ball farther.  I don't know why, but this seems to have gotten worse in the past year.", "business_id": "S9GjxjSeAaSUaQYfdlR7jg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "du6KeE54IFbPiXpU3LOd1g", "review_id": "iodo_qRtq04kyACgh56dKQ", "text": "I have not even swung a golf club in more than 2 months...how does that even happen?\n\nSo, in an effort to make myself look as foolish as possible, I decided that I a needed to tee it up at Lookout Mountain, the resort course at the Pointe Hilton at Tapatio Cliffs, for my comeback round:)\n\nThis sporty little course isn't very long (a little over 6500 yards from the tips), but don't let the lack of sheer yardage fool you... the course is a challenge, esp. played from the tips.\n\nThe driving areas are all relatively tight (you should only be thinking \"driver\" on 4 holes...all the rest need more precision than a driver will allow...at least for me:)\n\nThere are pretty views to distract you and claustrophobic tee boxes and sight lines to worry you, so that adds to the fun:)\n\nThere's definitely a reason this course is routinely ranked in the top 25 in Arizona and the top 400 in the US:)\n\nLookout Mountain has a very nice practice range near the first tee (which, in this interesting layout, is a mile away from the resort, main clubhouse and the bar:(\n\nThe course was in good shape (they have had problems from time to time with burnout on the greens, but not apparently this year:)\n\nService is exactly what you would expect from a good resort course...all the staff call you sir and they cannot wipe your clubs down often enough...they bring ice towels out to you on the course...the beverage cart girls are all pleasant and friendly and they have a charming little snack shack at the 10th tee...the highest point at the Pointe:)\n\nFrom there, it's an entertaining little tee shot from a cliff onto a sidewalk that will set the tone for your back nine:)\n\nSadly, in the only thing that I don't really like about this place, you can't  sit at the bar and watch vanquished golfers stagger off the 18th green (which is always part of the fun:)...there's a \"pro shack\"/starters house at the18th green/range complex, but that doesn't get the job done.\n\nIn an effort to really turn my comeback round into something really ugly, I hit exactly 21 range balls and rolled 5 putts to warm up...after more than 2 months of no play:)\n\nBut, it all worked out and I managed to play my way around Lookout Mountain in fairly good order.\n\nGive Lookout Mountain a try...they have some good rates (now that summer is here) for this entertaining little layout:)\n\nOh, my round...78, from the tips...ice cold:) \n\nI am back, baby:)", "business_id": "S9GjxjSeAaSUaQYfdlR7jg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mLIMfJRCThNX5o_mAofYYw", "review_id": "vPZ15JujDOSC4jabWGI7-w", "text": "A decent mountain-style course.  The first 6 holes are fairly straightforward, the next 12 get nasty!\n\nDo Not Plan To Walk This Course!  Get the cart!\n\nThe ladies who work here are all fantastic and very pleasant.  The males are all uber A-Types who are pissed at the world because they work at a Golf Course.  The starter we met was a total doucher.\n\nGo if you get a rate.  Not worth full price.", "business_id": "S9GjxjSeAaSUaQYfdlR7jg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Zw2HgpyTgJf-l2yOSWff5A", "review_id": "ENnPr7dtSG9VemaO-fLzzQ", "text": "Great guys at the pro shop!! I think we bought them out of the new Nike colored golf belts! Thanks so much for the hook up and getting me in and out quick when buying the pink belt for my wedding day!!!", "business_id": "S9GjxjSeAaSUaQYfdlR7jg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "A7yISwfJOB9M-g3nD8liWA", "review_id": "mQY56L-OIHPPCpWrqiOQxw", "text": "There are fancier golf courses but overall this place is a low 5 star golf course.  It is challenging, beautiful and fun to play golf here.  It is confusing for first timers as you first go the club pro shop which is not connected to the golf course.  But once you get through that, it is a blast to have access to free range balls and to practice the short game.  The holes are nicely landscaped and the greens were cut short for a true roll.  Some of the signature holes were intimidating but so fun to figure out where to place the ball.  We got a huge discount with a golfnow golf caddy deal for $50 which quickly sold out.  I think this place is worth their full price fee but it was so nice to play for less.", "business_id": "S9GjxjSeAaSUaQYfdlR7jg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "myLlIKARGcfV9rU2IwOeqw", "review_id": "RRQBm1bpo54U6iNDObugCw", "text": "Challenging greens with unexpected slopes and fairways with tons of surprises. We played the forward tees but the championship tours looked really challenging!  Love the lunch that you call in at the 8th hole and then eat on your way to the 10th.  Not very much water on the grounds. \n\nOverall we had a great experience and we would definitely play this course again or even bring friends to it.", "business_id": "S9GjxjSeAaSUaQYfdlR7jg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4BZbyy12azmRsZErsiTWwQ", "review_id": "AjndyTz38KuRLmMunW5vEg", "text": "Nice course... Couldn't argue with the price, staff, overall set up.\n\nChallenging for sure.\n\nThe first 5 or 6 holes are pretty easy and then it gets difficult.\n\nI would play here again...", "business_id": "S9GjxjSeAaSUaQYfdlR7jg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gd6SkElExFgEYcuue0Knxg", "review_id": "did3pCYw30Ss6ihyNQoOoA", "text": "Love this course. Play it every time I'm in the Phoenix area because the price is right, the staff is friendly, and the course is always in great shape. \n\nLast time I was here I was paired with the head instructor that was giving a playing lesson for six holes. Super nice guy and made the round that much more enjoyable. \n\nThis is what I think of when I think resort style golf course.", "business_id": "S9GjxjSeAaSUaQYfdlR7jg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mKAjaoumV6-MZFUTP0Eznw", "review_id": "lESbPUb92Im7nfT2rm-Kgw", "text": "Italian car show this weekend - celebrating 100th anniversary of Alfa-Romeo - free admission, blues concert, BBQ and Lamborghinis and Ferraris Oh My.\nhttp://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/events/articles/2010/09/23/20100923phoenix-le-bellezze-ditalia-car-show.html", "business_id": "Xhl9kV7_GtZdaVHJXlnucg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JdvtHP_OvCptdXZD_ajoww", "review_id": "3eWd4MmcE5c1SaI3Vwxtiw", "text": "I just saw this on groupon again and needed to share that I highly recommend! We bought the bingo deal last year and went over the summer-- My beau & I had a blast! We're in our 30s so we were clearly the youngest people there, but the crowd is friendly and the drinks are really cheap (less than 5 bucks for a strong mixed drink with awesome service at the bar) \n\nThe deal gets you a whole booklet of bingo sheets for games covering a span of about 3 hours. You can sit inside or outside on the back patio (better). Their menu is pretty basic. We just ordered fries, but heard the fish 'n' chips were awesome. Oh, and I won $100. Beginners luck?\n\nIf you go on a Friday, there's an old-school band that starts playing just before bingo gets out in the lounge. Dapper shoes optional\n\nps- We're not Italian.", "business_id": "Xhl9kV7_GtZdaVHJXlnucg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "i0A-c2yoHySmFhRV2sDR1g", "review_id": "yo9gs2n9bCN-49nB9BPRzw", "text": "This review is for the fish fry they have every Friday at the American Italian club. The fish was awesome and the best fish and chips I have had in a long time. The fish was $9.50 and they also had a really nice Italian buffet for $13. One member of my group had the buffet and said it was really good. The buffet had salmon and several delicious looking pasta dishes. \nThe crowd here is mostly older and everyone was really nice.  They had a really good live blues band playing and it was icing on the cake for a really enjoyable evening.   Everyone in my party loved the food and had a great time. They all want to do it again so we will be back!\n\nThe club is open to the public on Wednesday night for all you can eat spaghetti, Thursday for a buffet, and Friday for fish fry or buffet from 5:30PM until 7:30PM. They close the kitchen at 8PM but the club stays open. You don't  have to be a member to eat here on these nights but only members can buy liquor at the bar.", "business_id": "Xhl9kV7_GtZdaVHJXlnucg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7cR92zkDv4W3kqzii6axvg", "review_id": "OMdDk2VEJqcMvjb-PpqaIQ", "text": "Love it! Been living near this place for most of the last thirty years, and finally came tonight.\n\nThey had salad, with ranch, or Italian (go figure), or vinegar and oil.\n\nThe pasta choices were;\nspaghetti, with meatballs, and red sauce;\npasta Primavera;\nbow tie pasta, with sausage, and Alfredo sauce\n\nThe meatballs were good portions, , and the red sauce was delicious.\n\nThe Primavera was good, but it's not really my gig.\n\nThe bow tie, with Alfredo, was delicious!\n\nThe bread was soft, with a nice crust.\n\nGlad I finally came, after seeing it for thirty years.\n\nGonna have to come again.", "business_id": "Xhl9kV7_GtZdaVHJXlnucg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 12, "useful": 13, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "sjn1DEujDPUYT6aW6OZkZg", "text": "This place is dive-bar personified, but I can see it becoming a place I will hang out at now that most of my friends have finally figured out that they have a better time when I am not around. \n\n4K is filled with all the potential in the world for a good time. Darts, pool tables, hot babe nudie video photo-seek machines, an internet jukebox and multiple large screen TV's. They have cheep drinks, Ladies Night and potato chips.\n\nSure the bar was empty except for me, the ex-husband and a guy named John for more than half the time we were there, but just as we were leaving the local regulars started showing up and you could tell that this is the type of place that good people that lost their way go to die. Exactly the type of place I would fit in. The Ex too. \n\nTanya, our bartender, was lovely and recommended the bubblegum vodka with Red Bull. She provided the option for both regular and sugar free Red Bull. Just for that alone I am bumping this place up to four stars. \n\nSure the bathrooms are small and the carpet is about a hundred years old, but who cares about that when you have your Blue Moon with an orange slice sitting next to you while you are playing nudie photo seek and James Hetfield is singing about war? Not this girl.", "business_id": "Ypx_idDaRN0dOrE8LXvruw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "QhuESGhOQWnKqwlSrISm8A", "review_id": "CRux1xhiIHjf6O6SK6Yyzg", "text": "So, I decided to check out this place upon reading AMber W.'s review.  Just as advertised.  Cool dive bar.  Be ready for a diverse taste in music, but i swear, this place has one of the best digital juke boxes I have seen!  I was at G & D last week, and 4 Kings must have 2-3 times as many songs available.\n\nGood prices..  Love when a bartender takes the time to exchange names..  Even if I forgot..  I am bad with names!\n\nAnyways, huge patio out back..  Pool tables, Harley Davidson pinball is fun..  Everyone seemed  nice enough..  No drama from the locals..\n\nStop in, have a cheep beer.  Watch some cash cab on the TV and play some tunes..", "business_id": "Ypx_idDaRN0dOrE8LXvruw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 7, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "jccGOMPTOGS22Tp2m9PAog", "review_id": "SuJcGC60zcA1g6P5z0waiQ", "text": "If it wasn't for 4 kings, I would have never known what a good dart player I am, despite the heckling I got from my competitor!\nIt is a little divey.  One of the women's bathroom stalls doesn't lock and the music selection can be questionable.  But drinks are decently  priced and it's never been overcrowded.", "business_id": "Ypx_idDaRN0dOrE8LXvruw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 15, "useful": 21, "cool": 22}, "user_id": "MUHoBFzwRoXpCpgYSN8KRA", "review_id": "DUSTY0NbDhr9XMnuR9XhVg", "text": "Solid divey neighborhood bar - I like this place.  Very affordable, not so big that you feel like you're swimming in it on a slow Monday night, and yet it's not too small that it felt jam-packed on a recent Friday night, either.  I need to check out the jukebox prices, they're apparently variable which for some reason always makes me clench up a little when I approach with my cash in hand. \n\nI'm pretty amazed at the girls they have working here - I've only ever seen some lovely ladies behind the bar.  That's worth a bunch of extra points for sure.  The air conditioning works janky, and everything from the carpet to the bar stools to the leather padding on the bar is pretty worn down, but it's still a cool place that i'm sure i'll be going back to again and again in the future.  \n\nThe beers on tap, the quality of the bathroom, and the huge smoking patio put this place over the top - 5 stars.  Dive bar heaven.", "business_id": "Ypx_idDaRN0dOrE8LXvruw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SHw9bElK0JpyBY-h8qNS7Q", "review_id": "mLLeCphq2Rz4ZwPdrAo86Q", "text": "you go there thinking you will get a good deal but believe me you can do better at Home Depot I bought 3 gas stoves for $349 each plus delivery found better ones at Home Depot for $329 I had already purchased the $349 so it was too late but guess what I'll be at home depot next time.", "business_id": "cU7t7k15yXafUNTr9DxFRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DJ1T6ZCsG0ANSEK6YsqHBQ", "review_id": "OOKnU9v1tQydbSX_SwaUEg", "text": "I've always had great service and gotten great appliances there for my rental units, and they deliver and set up without my havng to look over their shoulders and they don't add on a bunch of extras like Home Depot.", "business_id": "cU7t7k15yXafUNTr9DxFRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UV6WkH0W-OC_OVEeN9GD3g", "review_id": "12IKdPBvUYWF5WaEq8Awcw", "text": "Great repair service!  When we arrived home after a 4 day vacation we found our refrigerator was too warm. We had to call out repair and I found this company. They came out and diagnosed the problem within 5 minutes. We had also had problems with our ice maker for years. The first day he fixed the ice maker and charged us the service fee, and a part had to be ordered,  but he was able to get the fridge back into cooling mode.  Two days later the tech came out and was in our house for less than 15 minutes. He replaced the broken part. Final cost for repair was $158 (they only charge service call for the first visit).\n\nI will use them again and again for appliance repairs. Superior service at fantastic prices.", "business_id": "cU7t7k15yXafUNTr9DxFRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dmNZqXGGhNbSYaBJZfn75w", "review_id": "vMNhF4L-_Ek3TP1Ffjidiw", "text": "I had purchased the entire kitchen appliances that were used reconditioned appliances with warranty's of six months below  $1200.00 stove, dishwasher, refrigerator and a new microwave included delivery and installation. Good service. AAA++++", "business_id": "cU7t7k15yXafUNTr9DxFRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QT-7jpsEuCR-pFro59KBtQ", "review_id": "xx1WbaDxrNni4Bamc8mkMw", "text": "We had a rental property and the tenants called to say the built-in microwave quit working.  Placed a call to B & B Appliances.  They called my tenant, set up an appointment and called me back with a diagnosis.  The unit had to be replaced.  An estimate was emailed to me and a they followed up with a call to me to review estimate.  Everything was handled by B and B.  Great service!!", "business_id": "cU7t7k15yXafUNTr9DxFRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2ROwNmjIV_D5wx5H0zElaw", "review_id": "pkLBG7qQ5X5s3RAuhiHrCA", "text": "Friendly, professional and best of all...affordable!\n\nI have had them out to my home multiple times over the past year to repair a number of older appliances and they always do a great job the first time.", "business_id": "cU7t7k15yXafUNTr9DxFRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YrHPBGohOQbg7mUFa-N6Eg", "review_id": "8jzM4wC12BaWANU6tXzokQ", "text": "I just had them here to install a new fridge and take away my old fridge they were very nice and the first thing they asked is if we have any dogs or cats so he could shut the door. They came out the next day and gave a call prior to arriving. I would definatly recomend them again.", "business_id": "cU7t7k15yXafUNTr9DxFRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YASbgZd7ebR6KVDtw-nqXQ", "review_id": "118TKieVJB6Q4eiNoEqpCQ", "text": "These guys (and gals) are terrific.  Good inventory of high quality second hand goods, in very good condition at good prices with  fast and friendly staff.  Nice folks.", "business_id": "cU7t7k15yXafUNTr9DxFRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7pxAcqGwJAQqhHT5-d4tRg", "review_id": "72a5LrmpIsxPSBCVuAn78w", "text": "Service: great! able to get to me quickly though their power was on the fritz and part of the property...flooded?\nDelivery: awesome I found out it wasn't going to work at the beginning of the delivery window. \nOnly con I can really give is their delivery window is not provided til the day of delivery, so you've got to clear your schedule completely. if you're like me and have no friends, that's cool, but I imagine that could be a problem for others. \nThanks for only charging the 5% restocking fee for the washer/dryer that luckily wasn't unloaded from the truck (percentage charged by visa?) as opposed to the usual 20%.", "business_id": "cU7t7k15yXafUNTr9DxFRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IJKdg7KSekmIm_6LJsfvUw", "review_id": "0-sfLZALZ0gD3ThVUr7dyA", "text": "Good selection of quality used merchandise, very friendly and cheap delivery. Locally owned but not shady. If you're tired of chasing down the steals on Craig'sList to no avail, give them a shot. You will pay a little more but not much and much more convenient. A friend recommended them to me and I was very pleased.", "business_id": "cU7t7k15yXafUNTr9DxFRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IW_V87yZjIzX9OYG0hjDoA", "review_id": "3pRKKodcb5ezMmXa3_q5NA", "text": "they don't give store refunds store credit only, guess what later when you go to clam you credit on an appliance they will not execpt it, oh thats how they remodeled there building from suckers like me. go to home depot at least they stand behind the customer prices are the same or better", "business_id": "cU7t7k15yXafUNTr9DxFRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ae4HxCx1YLqW0DkvhKwY_g", "review_id": "biX9iUTrwX93I-m442kyQw", "text": "My friend purchased a washer from b and b just coming up to a year and is now in need of another one. She was told it was a transmission and it would cost to much to fix. So we went in and it was way over priced and snobby! Went in to look at refrigerators along for a new washer and the gentleman there was rude and was to busy on his phone to deal with us. Will not come back!", "business_id": "cU7t7k15yXafUNTr9DxFRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BKP-vxzZEk6NIyb3a36PCg", "review_id": "wMTnnhXMy9YofCr5Vsy_WA", "text": "Last week our old, real washer started making horrible sounds.  My wife called BandB and they came out and assessed the machine.  They said given the age and build quality of the machine it would be best to replace it.  We have had bad luck with new machines so we decided to fix the old one.\n\nAfter a little haggling and some missed phone calls B and B gave us a very good quote on the fix and we moved forward.  The parts were ordered, the tech came out and after he assembled things to get it working he figured out the transmission was bad. \n\nMy wife told them exactly what she wanted out of a new machine and they recommended a Speed Queen.  My wife bought it sight unseen.  It was delivered today;  Water, soap, agitation, just like a washing machine should be.  Read the reviews on Amazon and Consumer Reports from owners, it is a great machine if you are frustrated with Energy Star, HE washers.  \n\nThere was a cosmetic problem with our, but BandB was calling us to tell us that the parts were on order for it by the time my wife noticed.  \n\nIf we are still this happy in a week I will be changing this to 5 stars.\n\n*Update*\n\nStill extremely happy with our new washer.  We bought our machine without even going into the store (I know that sounds crazy but it worked out).", "business_id": "cU7t7k15yXafUNTr9DxFRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LxlwRn5XcIC11n_WGhNTJA", "review_id": "ujem7924PgEyYjb4rOlaGg", "text": "Awful service on so many levels. \n\n1. Initial inspector of my broken range knocked on the door and \"was waiting around for me for 30 minutes\". I was upstairs and heard no knocks. The second he called me I answered and came downstairs. He spent the next fifteen minutes huffing and puffing like a child. \n\n2. After informing me that it would either need to be replaced or repaired, he said he would ask management then schedule the fix. Two weeks later I've heard nothing so I call management who calls them to finally schedule a replacement. \n\n3. The guy shows up today (could've swore we scheduled for the following day (Thursday)) no matter though I was home. He comes in and takes out the old stove, I was in my office working. He yells up that I should sweep where the stove was now if I want to. Thought this was odd and I'm very busy this morning, so I said thanks and kept working. Come down to sign the paper when he's done, and find that there is debris, dirt, and grunge strewn all across my kitchen tile and into the carpeted area. Also, all of the pans/pots that were in the old stove are just placed randomly all over the counter tops. \n\n\nHey B and B: success is in the details, like having the decency to sweep up your own mess and put pots and pans where they were. \n\nSure hope this isn't how they ordinarily conduct their business, if so...it seems a grim road ahead.", "business_id": "cU7t7k15yXafUNTr9DxFRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EP3cGJvYiuOwumerwADplg", "review_id": "8Gd4ISohn3EhwXnKlMxRQw", "text": "Boom, just dropped off my stove that no one on the planet could figure out how to get it to work with propane and not only did it only cost me $70 but they did the work same day!  What else is there to say??  I am so pissed that I spent money to have 2 other people come out and take my money to leave me with a stove that still does not work.  I am such in a good mood that I dont have to get screwed anymore, thank you B&B!  Also if you are looking for used applicances they have a large showroom and even back thier stuff up with a warranty.  I was ready to purchase a stove top from them if they could not fix it but they rocked so I will have to buy something else from them.  I like building a relationship with a quality company and will definitely come back.", "business_id": "cU7t7k15yXafUNTr9DxFRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U9mKaEguXk0Yb5YJ7befrA", "review_id": "00o7MqNfcn90oJdc56Jrkg", "text": "We are refurbishing a home in Scottsdale.  We purchased a used washer and dryer set in September and the salesman was great.  The delivery went fine and we were happy until there were problems with the washer.  Luckily it is under warranty because they are coming to our house for the third time.  \nWhy is is that when something is not working correctly you cannot re-create it when the tech is there?\nThe tech that came out last time could not re-create the problem but indicated that it may be a switch and he would order the part.  This was two weeks ago... When I called yesterday to follow up I was told the work order was filed away as complete because the tech. said there was not a problem.  The gentelman on the phone yesterday told me he would call me today when that particular tech came to work.  \nSo, today at 12:30 nobody has called... I call and ask for the gentleman I spoke with yesterday to learn he doesn't work today~  Grrr.  So the bozo on the phone re-iterates that \"someone\" was supposed to call me.  Ya.  I know.\nBozo decides to let me know the work order is closed and the tech made no promise of follow up on a part.  I tell Bozo that this is not correct and that the tech told my sister (who was there when he came on the call) that he would order a part.  Bozo asks me if I am calling the tech. a liar!?  My response is that yes, I guess I am.  Are you calling my sister a liar?\nAlthough Bozo said he did not want to argue, he continued to argue.  When I asked for the name of the owner he told me he was not going to give it to me.  Then he decided to cut me off mid-sentence stating, \"hold your breath\" and put me on hold!!!!  Wow!! Nice customer service!!!!  If this were my employee he would not be fielding calls.\nThe owner came to the phone and was very nice although he made no apologies for his employees behavior when I suggested he should not be in customer service.\nThey are coming to the house yet again to fix the washer.  Stay tuned.\n\nYesterday the same tech. was sent out to make the repair that dropped the ball the last time.  Likely he was reprimanded because he acted like a jerk.  He brought the originally promised part and fixed the washer leaving a nice scratch on the lid from his clipboard.  We bought it used so it is not worth my time addressing.  My sister told him Merry Christmas when he left and he did not even respond!!  I am not sure how I feel about this company that boasts being in business for 40 years.  Mike, I think some of your employees are disgruntled and burned out.  Maybe this tech. was the same one that visited Jake P. Aug. 14th?", "business_id": "cU7t7k15yXafUNTr9DxFRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "es3P26_zHnWD0OEiOPutlg", "review_id": "8XhJWOimqkD0Oc41rBlKaA", "text": "Store manager Clinton does not represent Michael Bollig's vision of friendly or professional as stated on the website. Clinton was extremely rude, disrespectful, and accusatory. While arranging the delivery of my dryer we encountered a miscommunication and the coordination of delivering my dryer became complicated. Instead of Clinton taking responsibility for the miscommunication he made every excuse in the book and tried to pass the blame onto me. As I tried to explain the situation he talked over me, raised his voice and was very condescending. I expressed my dissatisfaction with his lack of customer service; however he did not seem to care. On the other hand, the delivery driver was very nice and accommodating. He waited over an hour for me to get home to make up for the miscommunication. I appreciated that greatly and displayed my gratitude with a tip. I was disappointed to notice a ding on my wall from the installation of my dryer after he left. I guarantee Clinton has cost B&B Appliances a lot of money by his lack of customer regard and therefore loss of future business. He could definitely benefit from some coaching regarding customer service and professionalism. I never post on yelp, but here I am 9 hours later still astonished by the worst customer service I have EVER encountered. \n\nhttp://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20130604134550-284615-15-statistics-that-should-change-the-business-world-but-haven-t", "business_id": "cU7t7k15yXafUNTr9DxFRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3k-ukO5aG4HOsgXMlgkERg", "review_id": "5IP2ODTWYz7WjCOZxyBlIQ", "text": "Horrible experience. The manager and technician could not get their prices right on how much it would cost to diagnose and repair our microwave. First it was $40.00 to diagnose than changed to $45.00 same story with the cost of repair and part. After they had the microwave for 4 days and still had not looked at it we gave up and decided to pick our microwave up. They couldn't find the microwave, couldn't find the technician, didn't remember where they put the darn thing. I would not recommend these people at all. BTW we ended up ordering the part from appliancepartspro who was fantastic and fixed it ourselves. Lesson learned.", "business_id": "cU7t7k15yXafUNTr9DxFRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "E7aVzO4nX7LGmW3GdMLkag", "text": "My bf surprised me today by making us an appointment to get pedicures. I had asked him to come with me many times before, but he always declined. He has been in the doghouse lately so I believe it was his attempt to show me his sensitive side. I was surprised and pleased and he sweetened the deal by telling me no one had reviewed it yet (FTR WHAT!! ;) \n\nWe were greeted immediately and only had to wait about 10 minutes before our feet were soaking in the warm, blue bliss. The pedicure went well, the guy that did mine was great with the leg massage and he was also quite fast. The poor girl that did my bf's feet was a good sport, not once did she cringe at his gnarled toes. I was impressed.\n\nI also got a nail fill and was once again amazed at how quick the guy worked. He did a top-notch job and didn't hurt me once (seems to be a rarity when I get my nails done these days).\n\nMy only complaint on the entire experience was the chairs. The massage chairs were really uncomfortable. There was no cushion in them, and when the massage wasn't on it just felt like hard rocks on your back. If not for the chairs I would definitely return. \n\nOn a side note - There were tons of letters from customers on the wall thanking Wendy for helping them cure their nail fungus. So, if you have that issue she has a proven cure. Also they don't take credit cards, debit or cash only.", "business_id": "fOxHbgmFwzIAC6cJaFbctQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "w5V4MkwACXxM4nD0lF-6Vg", "text": "I have been to Wendy's Nails 3 times now and have been very pleased with all my services. Last time I brought 2 friends along for pre-brunch manicures and we were all very happy. \n\nThe salon is clean, friendly, and they provide great service and have many regulars. My only complaint is their price is a little higher than comparable nail salons ($15 manicure).", "business_id": "fOxHbgmFwzIAC6cJaFbctQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0aK3o0Vd1LDc3EWX4-PJeg", "review_id": "1uWZ_Es3UL6UDCD0x1xQoA", "text": "They stayed open late for me which was nice and didnt skimp on my pedicure though they did rush me even going so far as to turn off some of the lights before closing time. Mostly friendly staff. They seemed excited that I was paying in cash.", "business_id": "fOxHbgmFwzIAC6cJaFbctQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rBeuXzsBkGxM5pJujH2zAQ", "review_id": "9HC4B8Ls72TrXyN_8jX43A", "text": "This isn't the worse place I've been. In fact the pedicure was really pretty good, but the manicure chipped the very next day! They aslo gave me a kind of hard time about paying with card, even though i tipped in cash. I only went here for a wedding and i don't think I'll be going back.", "business_id": "fOxHbgmFwzIAC6cJaFbctQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "hFtlFksrcLaWHGPNa6SmeA", "review_id": "q1g8-47iwZoSkkyAEXvcoQ", "text": "i should have walked out the moment i walked in.\n\nduck taped massage chairs??? \n\ncreepy chairs lined agains the wall with fans at the feet? \n\nwe were told pedicures were $20 but they failed to mention the ridiculous $2 upcharge if you pay with a debit or credit card. \n\nit was so hot in there, too. they need to turn on the ac. \n\nit was awful. never again.", "business_id": "fOxHbgmFwzIAC6cJaFbctQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "yMOeO0j1dlWulUDnNCgFQQ", "review_id": "D28IqJvCSxTc7Za9TqVZ1w", "text": "Oh, how I miss you Wendy's Nails (especially Anne, she's THE BEST!) I went to you for years and never had a disappointing visit.  I've been in CA for 1.5 years now and have tried 6 different salons.  I just can't find anyone great :(\n\nTo my fellow yelpers in Phx, take advantage of this wonderful little salon.  I wish I still could!", "business_id": "fOxHbgmFwzIAC6cJaFbctQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q8SBDZy6rrYRJVuGP0ncdQ", "review_id": "om57rZiIpv5CmWvRXvGXAg", "text": "I stopped in for a pedicure & was very pleased with the experience. I asked that it be expedited & the young lady accommodated very well. She gave a great leg/foot massage which I recommend highly. She also was friendly but not intrusive to me. They are pretty busy though, Which is actually a good thing. I will move my rating up depending on how the pedicure lasts!", "business_id": "fOxHbgmFwzIAC6cJaFbctQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ca2Sa9Enqg2GlWFQ95p8bw", "review_id": "t7_dhOL4StsBWg458BXDFg", "text": "Words could not even express how angry I was after I left this place.  My friend and I went there to get pedicures done a couple of weeks back. (I knew if I wrote this review right away, it would have been right down nasty)\n\nFirst off, we are told to sit in the chairs to soak our feet while waiting for a nail tech to assist us.  Jill got her lady first, and I am just sitting there....waiting....getting waterlogged.  Then I realize that this lady is going to do MY feet AFTER Jill's...even though there were other tech's available.  I look over at Jill while I am waiting and she is in pain.  She is not enjoying this one bit.\n\nNow...here we go about my feet.  Now...not to be disgusting, but my feet get dry.  The tech offers to remove the dead skin from my heels and said she will give me the sponge as a gift.  Ummm...thanks!  No word on charging me...but what should I expect?  My massage was very short...and she also hurt my feet while clipping and filing.  She had no TLC in her what's so ever.  When she was scrubbing my feet she yelled at me...\"Give me your hand...give me your hand...and feel!\"  Lady, I know what my feet feel like thank you very much.  No need to remind me on how my feet are.  I already know.\n\nSo when we are going up to pay....she said that mine was $10 more than my friends....I am like...whatever.  Where is my spongey thing you promised. \"I give!\"  No lady, you didn't give.  \"Oh, I will get it.\"  Yeah...thanks for it....from the effing garbage.\n\nI will go back to my normal place....where they treat me nice (to my face) and give me TLC on my feet.", "business_id": "fOxHbgmFwzIAC6cJaFbctQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6K6GvIJZ_G_luOrVZDwrZw", "review_id": "SXftt8vm5_KdHx64TAAaIA", "text": "Squeezed in a Desperation Pedi on my lunch hour this week.  Young lady was pleasant and finished in under an hour (yay).  She managed not to make a face or snicker at the hooves hanging off my ankles!  It's been awhile.\n\nNice pressure on the foot rub. Comfy massage chairs, everything seems new in here.  Polish is still perfect.  Very pleasant way to sneak away from the office!\n\nLike many other places they require TIPS in cash.  There's a GOOD reason for this, my friends, business owner gets TAXED on the revenue and every dollar counts.  \n\nWe are already crushing small business in this country - have a heart, bring cash!", "business_id": "fOxHbgmFwzIAC6cJaFbctQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dhV4gschSwcSFjfqO4l1yQ", "review_id": "NWn6wn9cRWvOIJK8laSkEw", "text": "This was my first time at Wendy's, my best friend had been going here forever so I assumed it wouldn't be too bad. \n\nTo start we were instantly greeted and the place looked clean. Unfortunately there was mostly dark colors of polish to choose from which was a huge bummer. My friend got her nails started and I sat next to her waiting for someone to become available to do mine, mind you I was the only one waiting. A few minutes later two ladies walked in and were taken care of before myself when the other technicians were finished, I let it slide. After 20 minutes went by, Wendy (the owner) arrived and started my full set. She was rough and rushed the whole time. Meanwhile another customer came in, she waited, but was obviously impatient. She offered to come back, but Wendy rushed through my nails, which are uneven and have gunk underneath them. She told me to wait aside as she give this lady a fill and polish change. So I waited for her to complete the other lady while I waited to get my polish. She rushed painting the polish, as well as making a mess around my fingers. I'm only content with my nails, and I will not be going back.", "business_id": "fOxHbgmFwzIAC6cJaFbctQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XVM-MKpGscB8_PpRRYxvWw", "review_id": "zrpVjOylXIRsSMnQkdU1cQ", "text": "If you want to avoid the stuck-up Camelback people, it is a good choice.", "business_id": "fOxHbgmFwzIAC6cJaFbctQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UnXyQqt0A5otAf10jMEz-g", "review_id": "H4F8jVkpOK3VrM1j5Yba4g", "text": "After moving back home to Phx from SoCal I have been through about 5 nail salons and have had issues with every single one so, I am thankful to have ended up discovering this salon. I drive a bit further to have my nails done here but I feel it's worth it. The pedis, gels and acrylics have all been up to par with my expectations and the quality is consistent. Although they are not very artistic with their nail designs I can appreciate the consistency. The staff has been very polite as well. The salon is kept clean and tidy.\nCASH ONLY TIPS", "business_id": "fOxHbgmFwzIAC6cJaFbctQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d9Fyi1Oa-U9BlJP-b-oH2g", "review_id": "R_h7KksGKydaGwcVuS3DzA", "text": "This place is one of the WORST nail salons I have been to. Horrible color selection, rude staff and plain and simple junk job.  The owner Wendy did my girlfriend pedicure and cut her skin, when she said it hurt she squirted a mystery potion on which stung but hopefully disinfected...gross.  i wanted to go somewhere else and have a new pedicure done when I left!  Not to mention they changed the prices last minute.  Dont waste your time or money on this dump.  Horrible. Horrible. Horrible.", "business_id": "fOxHbgmFwzIAC6cJaFbctQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q7dTsxBWKuRLVBovA9XITg", "review_id": "HSmd7W7nRXdo-sTNnFksQg", "text": "Ready for the creepiest customer service story ever?????\n\nThe other day I had a not so great gel polish job there; kind of sloppy around the edges, a few little bumps and bubbles, etc. My tech clearly could not understand much English. The rate had been agreed when I came in: $20. When I went to pay at the front,  I said to the owner, Wendy, that I was not thrilled with how it looked, but I had to leave for school pickup. She said,   \"OK, five dollar off.\" So I handed over $15.  She said, rudely, \"No! You owe twenty! Extra for taking off your old polish!\" I said that no, we had agreed on the price when I arrived and she saw that my nails needed polish removal.\n\nThat was when she GRABBED my cell phone from off the counter and said, \"You pay twenty or I keep your phone!\" (!!!!!!!!) I calmly said to please give me my phone, I would pay her. After she handed it back, I said, \" You cannot change the price after the service. I am not even happy with this, but I have still paid you. Goodbye.\"  No insults, no profanity, no yelling. I was holding her business card in my hand, and she grabbed roughly from my hand and crumbled it into a ball. (!!!!!) I had a few singles I had planned to walk back and give to the tech, but I was getting kind of nervous and upset.\n\n\nAs I turned to go, she ran out in front of me and STEPPED ON MY FOOT! This caused me to lose my balance and my flip flop went spinning across the floor, and she kicked it even further. (!!!!!) Plus,  there were a few other customers in pedicure chairs watching, and I said, \"Do you really want to do this? Assault a customer who has just paid you? Really?\" Then another worker went up to her and spoke in Vietnamese, and she glared at me and said, \" I call police on you! \" I said to go ahead! She would be the one in trouble. But I was actually scared she was going to strike me!\n\nSo I fled, heart pounding, with nails that look sub par. I would never return, obviously. Wendy should be ashamed of herself. That's  a pitiful way to run a business.", "business_id": "fOxHbgmFwzIAC6cJaFbctQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AnH84g9V10x41CXmCvcaFg", "review_id": "BPosl0cjl3OEyMJ2wRVocQ", "text": "This was my \"secret nail spot\" for 2 years.... I went there and received good service.  My pedicure always looked nice and lasted a long time.  The scrub and massage was always decent.  I never had to make an appointment, and I never waited longer than 15 min.\n\nThings started to change.  I noticed that my 15 min wait had become 30 or 40 min.  Last time she made me wait an hour and a half.  I only stayed to see how long it would really be instead of the 15 min she had told me. \n\nThe quality of the service also declined.  My polish stopped lasting as long, and it often looked sloppy.  She would try to charge me ridiculous amounts for the design on my big to that had always been free.\n\nNeedles to say, I have found a place that appreciates my regular business.  I won't be going back to Wendy.", "business_id": "fOxHbgmFwzIAC6cJaFbctQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c-uUIgZbM4qZ_cfj8iHKLQ", "review_id": "z8rFieb5nTTDQA1zkPvc5A", "text": "Walked in and was seen right away by Don for manicure and shellac polish. Everything was fantastic! Don was very professional and highly skilled at his \"art\". Plus loved his entire attitude and friendly demeanor! Would go back all the time if I lived here.", "business_id": "fOxHbgmFwzIAC6cJaFbctQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TjvNzgWkSOPGlJY6TAI4xg", "review_id": "joxdsALpd5KLgq0ZYc_u2g", "text": "This place is the best , every two weeks my husband and I would go get pedis and manis, they are super clean and they take care of us both perfectly . The mani and pedi would last up to three to four weeks . If you're close by or is ever in town, check this place out", "business_id": "fOxHbgmFwzIAC6cJaFbctQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UIjYEioQLMLV2I7eI07-KA", "review_id": "_qJuufl8zy7qrQMrm6SqXA", "text": "The best at removing ingrown nails.", "business_id": "fOxHbgmFwzIAC6cJaFbctQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cICU3OMnuuRNUKForoF7jw", "review_id": "LFinrWlk14GLCL_XpXBRuA", "text": "Will never use Wendy's Nails.  I had been going to Wendy's for about two years.  I asked for Shellac nails, a relatively new product because it was not supposed to damage nails.  They assured me it was the real Shellac, but after my nails were ruined ( breaking, peeling), they admitted it was a knock off, and they had never been trained, nor did they have the real product.\n\nI went back for a pedicure. What a horrible experience!  Half way through my pedicure a doctor's wife came in and said that she was in a hurry.  My nail tech (Ann)\nstopped doing my pedicure and started working on her so she could have a mani and pedi at the same time.  Finally she came back and did a very poor job, even forgot to cut and file my right foot.  \n\nI don't think that one's profession or marriage should make any difference in the service one receives at a nail salon.  I am a doctor - I didn't feel it was necessary to let my nail tech know what my profession is so perhaps I would get better service.", "business_id": "fOxHbgmFwzIAC6cJaFbctQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CdNBHiR9290ogGxoxzYDIQ", "review_id": "nHJQ0xNNKCboj7HK6z8zXg", "text": "I have been going to Wendy's since her salon opened 14 years ago. Ann has been my nail technician for the past 7 years. I have always had a very positive experience with Ann (& everyone else at the salon.) I have recommended the salon to many people who have become loyal customers like me. The work done here is very professional & the attitude of all the techs is very positive. Anything said to the contrary is surprising to me.", "business_id": "fOxHbgmFwzIAC6cJaFbctQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jafRXdlhF80VUZEKmvmw3g", "review_id": "K9w8Et8wxBZx7_qhNz5BPw", "text": "This is a fantastic nail place.i have come here for 13 plus years. They get you in and out quickly. The place is so clean you could eat off the floor. They are like family. You can get any designs you want on your toes or nails. Wendy's nails is simply the best!", "business_id": "fOxHbgmFwzIAC6cJaFbctQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EL0knBMKW0ZnaX6BYIb6ww", "review_id": "y_KyLSoRQMW0XrdJpr8NNA", "text": "I usually go to Biagio nails but they were booked so I decided to give Wendy's nails a try. I will never go back. It was night and day between the two places. My nails tech was continually trying to up sell me without telling me the price of anything. I am all about paying extra for a good experience however this was not. I asked for the sugar scrub and calluse remover. After she busted out this weeks newspaper to put under my feet...??? She went and got this cucumber lotion and was making a big deal about how good it smelled. Anyways she gave my my pedicure when I went to pay they said they only accepted cash tips. I ran to walgreens next door to get some cash. When I returned to give the nail tech my tip the man at the front desk told me he needed to charge me $10 on my card. When I asked why my nail tech came over and said it was because I got the calluse remover and the cucumber lotion...I agreed that I got the calluse remover and agreed to pay the as advertised price of $5 more however i explained I asked for the sugar scrub and did not receive that. All she kept talking about was the cucumber lotion. I told\nher I didn't ask for the cucumber lotion she went and got that and I would have been fine with the lotion that was included. Again she never said the cucumber lotion was extra and I didn't receive the sugar scrub like I asked. I felt like she was just trying to get more money out of me and was not being honest. The massage was short and not relaxing. I will never return to Wendy's nails again. Next time I will wait until I can get into Biagio!", "business_id": "fOxHbgmFwzIAC6cJaFbctQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qLB9rj-eYmyear2H7YkgCg", "review_id": "Tvpoh0oG0CLkF5MICrOBBw", "text": "Those of us who spend their hard earned money on staying pretty by getting nail services, know that it's important to spend your money at a good quality place. The only good, pleasant nail tech is Don. He is pleasant and does a great job. Everyone else is rude and too fast when they do your nails. \n\nThe owner Wendy is completely rude and treats you like crap. I was sitting in the chair waiting for Don to arrive and she told her staff to ask me to move so people wouldn't think there was a wait.  Then she went on to talk about me and another lady in the shop which made it very awkward. She is a horrible business owner. They rush you out and don't do a good job. \n\nI would suggest to try another nail salon!", "business_id": "fOxHbgmFwzIAC6cJaFbctQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zCu23ipazRgdrwczuTVsFg", "review_id": "AdfEsCGecMwuxyma1XmY_Q", "text": "I honestly wish I could give 0 stars! This place was horrible.\n\nI went in for a fill and they wanted to charge me $25 dollars just for a damn fill!!\nThe owner i'm assuming told me they charge clients more if it takes longer to do their nails! What in the flying F?! I didn't even get my nails painted there. I begrudgingly paid the $25 dollars and went else where to get my nails finished.\n\nI honestly cannot believe this place or the fact they charge such a ridiculous price!\nAny other nail salon i have been to a full set cost 25 or more a a fill is at most 20 dollars including a style!\n\n\nNEVER EVER GO HERE!! You have seriously been warned!", "business_id": "fOxHbgmFwzIAC6cJaFbctQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "No_5ggN8OZkTEgvgaU_qAQ", "review_id": "5UySBXr8mUcWOioqsFF1DQ", "text": "Dr. Patty and Dr. Alanna are great chiropractors-also ceritfied for acupuncture.  I have been sporadically going to this office for years when I need a great massage or a tune up.  I usually wait a few minutes in the waiting room, then a girl takes me back to a dark room with \"roller\" machines and \"tens\" units are placed in tight areas for loosening up before my adjustment.  If you are looking for a great deep tissue massage I highly recommend scheduling an appointment with Journey.", "business_id": "AGYchdte4sk69cFK36qaag", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_aO12c-vOGiHNXVMcauNMQ", "review_id": "9-HCLI8Vwy6rZtBXYf83xA", "text": "Dr. Patti is a miracle worker! I came to her after suffering with a back injury for over a year, convinced that the most I could hope for was some kind of pain management.  \n\nShe didn't just heal me - she gave me the tools to heal myself. She really took the time to explain what my muscles were doing and why, and provided me with an arsenal of simple stretches and exercises that have made the world of difference.  \n\nI'm finally on the road to recovery! My only regret is that I didn't come to see her sooner!!  She genuinely cares about her patients, as does every member of the team at Dynamic Chiropractic.  I can't recommend them highly enough.", "business_id": "AGYchdte4sk69cFK36qaag", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NWSIq6AGn0e57R-QDECuUA", "review_id": "k2szUVE22IpV31k7wOlkbA", "text": "Dr. Alanna is wonderful.  The massage therapists are also excellent. Place is a little outdated, but it doesn't matter at all. So don't judge.  You'll never go anywhere else.  The receptionist is always lovely to interact with as well.", "business_id": "AGYchdte4sk69cFK36qaag", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bs6NyVs5Vk-B7beNeE7xPA", "review_id": "jTZvht4FYvlungjc5WZTUg", "text": "Been to many chiropractors and chiropractic clinics in my life too many that weren't memorable.  This place was by far the best.  Dr Patti is prolly the best chiropractor as far as her knowledge and ability to actually help you.  Cracking someone's back i guess is pretty standard but with all the other knowledge I was given by Dr. Patti I really believe she is the best chiropractor I' ve ever been to.  She gives you the knowledge and tools to help yourself and she cares about people it is clear.  Thanks you Dr. Patti for your hard work and dedication towards the service of others it is very noted.  The rest of the staff are all great as well and they do have a very classy staff of workers all very good at their job.  Makes the experience comfortable and you can almost look forward to going as much as you could from going to a Dr's office.", "business_id": "AGYchdte4sk69cFK36qaag", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 7, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "n1wOm0Fgpp-bbV8d_4k7ng", "text": "This place is consistently rated one of the top two or three salons in the state, which is probably what drew my sister and mom there to begin with. Being a totally oblivious male when it comes to things like this, I usually just go with recommendations from friends or family. What was surprising was that it has all the chic trendiness of the upscale places, which ding patrons for 60-75$ per male cut, but at less than half the price. \n\nI have gotten cuts from Myriah, Rae Lyn, and Lucy and they all have done great jobs. They all were able to take what I instructed (for example, once it was, \"I'm shooting for Dr. McDreamy. Go!\") and I'm always pleasantly surprised. Good conversation, nice people, and no snobby feel like at most spots like it.", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "EVN484M7GZxhVpp61JgQBA", "review_id": "hkH4ygoqC46cxR7V9gaTjQ", "text": "I'm with you Jake!  I've been seeing Keiko at SS for 7 years or so.  She does a fabulous cut and she's a master at perfect color.  (Not that I'd know, YES, I'm a natural blonde...just not this blonde!)\n\nIt's not an intimidating, snotty salon.  Everyone's really nice and friendly.  They always have snacks and tea or coffee for the clients.  Great spa services from facial and manicures to full massages and waxing too.\n\nTry Keiko and tell her Gayle sent you!  She's the bomb!", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BkmIUgwHg_5TCkJbdMEiJQ", "review_id": "CCuzMl7uhXV8mz1R7qF2eg", "text": "The exhaustive search is finally over!  I finally found a hair stylist who knows what he's doing, is friendly, takes his time, gives great conversation and a neck massage and is easy on the eyes.  I didn't even have to go home and fix anything after Bobby cut my hair, which is usually not the case.  I was so impressed that I set my next appointment before I left.\n\n*** 5th HAIRCUT UPDATE ***\nAfter my 5th haircut with Bobby, I can not complain about a thing.  I don't even have to tell him how to cut my hair anymore.  He remembers what I want and how I like it.  He's so personable that he makes getting my hair cut an event rather than an appointment.    \n\n******** November 08' UPDATE**********\nOK fellow Yelpers, you're really starting to ruffle my feathers!  I shouldn't have said such nice things about Bobby because now YOU people are making it difficult for ME to get an appointment (or as I like to call it, a date) with Bobby.  From now on, I'm going to start giving aliases for people who are in my reviews.  \n\nSo forget all the things I said about that Bobby guy, that was an alias that I made up.  Really, the person who cut my hair was Frank or Fred or Fritz, I highly recommend him.  He's great if you can get past the multiple personality disorder.", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pVyD-qedJJlBJ8IfzCz4XQ", "review_id": "ccRDd_oyskUzKzf9Cysklw", "text": "I was in Phoenix for a conference, was in desparate need of a haircut, and had some spare time to kill. Thanks to Yelp, I found Salon Surreal and Tasia (my stylist)!! She did a GREAT job, I cannot get over how great my hair looks. I even trusted her enough to cut bangs for the first time in like 12 years. Good chair conversation and awesome skills.", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "MwJVSTsUB-htphNZaIC43g", "review_id": "QTpZhl3f-VdXxq5yRvHwCg", "text": "Thanks to Yelp. I am going to have to concur wholeheartedly with Bobby Q. I just left Salon Surreal and was so impressed by Bobby (the stylist) and the salon itself. Bobby did an amazing job on my hair and yes does a great neck massage and is super personable. The salon has a really great atmosphere. Is super friendly and in no way pretentious. \n\nIf the Indian restaurant next door is any good, I may have just found my once every 6 week happy place.\n\nBut again, thanks to yelp and all of you, I wouldn't have known about or tried this place if it weren't for reading all the great reviews on here!", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7RUOPOt3iDUXTuC8eVC68A", "review_id": "KrHVw0U8HoBOM0rK3OBzJQ", "text": "I am really surprised that Salon Surreal has received such positive reviews. I mean, *really* surprised. I went (on these Yelp recommendations) and immediately wanted to call Tabitha for a salon takeover. \n\nI went in for a manicure/pedicure and was able to get in the same day. Parking was a bit of a struggle on a weekday afternoon but not too bad. When I walked in I was greeted by a full wall of products. That's all you see. Just this huge wall of products. \n\nI think Huey Lewis and the News was on the sound system, too. \n\nI went to check in and there were lots of young girls--none of them with fabulous haircuts--standing around the front desk. They checked me in and I waited for my nail tech, who showed up and gave me the weakest handshake ever. I almost laughed and could barely hear her. She was perfectly nice and polite, but it was just awkward. \n\nShe took me back and gave me a class of water, which was nice, and then started on my hands. I didn't have much to say to her (and couldn't hear her over the N'Sync song on the stereo) so I just looked around as she clipped my cuticles. The place is a cluttered mess. I couldn't believe it. There's just stuff everywhere. Photos, pieces of paper, knick-knacks, stacks of towels, old chairs and nail accessories. Clutter clutter clutter. And on top of the clutter was lots of dust. It was gross. \n\nThe decor is this weird early 90s red/black/contemporary thing going on. Oh and did I mention the music? Yeah. I admit that bad music stresses me out--I'm just that kind of person--but this was so bad that if I heard it at a bar or a coffee shop I'd turn around and walk out. And it wasn't even \"dentist's office\" bad. It was worse than what you'd hear at Applebee's. \n\nMy pedicure was better because I could just sit there and let her do her thing and bury my head in a magazine. There were a lot of staff standing around still, too. One had a laptop open.\n\nI suppose the most non-relaxing thing I experienced was the smells. This salon uses Creative nails and the lotions and accessories all reek of fake fruits and flowers. It was nauseating. \n\nWhen I left I went back to use the restroom and passed by the huge washing room and several dozen lockers where I suppose the staff keeps their stuff? It all just screamed \"factory\" to me. The bathroom, too, was this weird mish-mosh of contemporary (not modern) and Tuscan. \n\nThere is nothing soothing about this salon. And as a new client I was shocked they didn't offer me a discount. Instead, I paid $90 after tip for my mani/pedi. And sure enough, my cuticles were ragged and unfinished and after a week my toenail polish is chipping. \n\nOn Newbury Street in Boston I paid $45 for a pedicure that lasted me 3 weeks. If you like the kind of salon that's calm, relaxing, serene, and upscale, this is not your place. If you like fun and action and don't care so much if you have to go back every week because everyone there is so much fun, then this is your place. Personally, I like calm and quiet and quality.", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "0NoW600Kb5sJOZYALy0fkw", "text": "Based on all of the positive reviews I read here on Yelp, I wanted to give Salon Surreal a try. I'm glad I did because I had a positive experience and I will be back.\n\nI called in to try and make an appointment with Bobby because he had the most positive reviews. Unfortunately, we had conflicting schedules for three weeks straight and I couldn't wait that long. I decided to go with Brandy because the receptionist said she was good with bangs. \n\nThe salon itself is pretty cool and really big. There are a ton of stylists and it looks like it caters to medium to upscale clients, but like other people mentioned before, it was very comfortable and unpretentious.\n\nThey have separate areas for cuts, dryers and the sinks, so I got the opportunity to see the entire salon. I was pretty impressed. They have flexible hours, which is great because I work until 4pm, and a huge variety of products.\n\nMy color came out great and even though this is a new salon, the color matched perfectly with my old salon and my cut came out great. Brandy actually did a better job than my old stylist who I had been seeing for almost two years! She was extremely friendly and had great chair talk. She gave me exactly what I asked for and I was comfortable the entire time.\n\nI would definitely recommend this salon  :) I would say it is a TAD overpriced but its not awful, and they fully disclose the prices on the website, on a product card and before your service, so you are well aware.", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "POHQEtLi_u1MkysI7Hn0DQ", "review_id": "YA9zLqZuXMYWMSYpMmRzCw", "text": "ETA: Bobby has moved to Moments Salon off Camelback. I'm still seeing him all these years later, and adore the cuts he gives. Love, love him. :)\n\n\n\nI like to give a cut a few days before I pass full judgment...\n\nAND\n\nI AM IN LOVE WITH MY HAIR!!!!!!!!! \n\nI was needing and wanting a change from my other stylist who'd just look at  me and want me to tell her what to do. Um, isn't *she* the professional? I digress...\n\nAnyway, I turned to my Yelpers, and you did good by me. I went to Bobby and am very, very, very happy with my hair. In fact, now several people want his card and to go see him.\n\nHe was the perfect combination of listening to what I want and am willing to do with my hair and making suggestions of what will best suit me.\n\nWell, Yelpers... I've now got a cut that is LITERALLY wash and go. OMG. A girl could not be more pleased! He spent time talking me through how to get my curls to look good (not frizzy and uggh lookin'). He was very easy to talk to and there were no weird, uncomfortable silences, kwim?\n\nI concur with the neck and scalp massage. Ahhhhhhh...\n\nOne thing that really irritates me about some other salons is when they say nasty things about how your hair was cut last time and/or when they make you feel like you are an ugly piece of crap without them. We've all heard it before. \"Wow, they really cut this uneven last time..blah, blah, blah\" Nothing could be further from the reality with Bobby. He was a delight and was very professional.\n\nBoy, I'm glad I booked my next appointment with him NOW. I think he's going to get even more busy with all of these Yelpers lovin' him. \n\nThe man does some good work. I love this hair. In fact, I think this is the first time in the 30-some odd years I've been dealing with this head-o-hair that I truly love and appreciate the fact that I have natural curls. I'll have to upload a new pix with them later. He did a great blow out job on the hair, too.\n\nThanks, Yelpers! I'm a happy, happy girl!\n\n**Disclaimer: I give Bobby -- himself -- 5 stars all the way!! The salon itself was good", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sA0sK9l9VxsynxvrOgmBXQ", "review_id": "BoK3Rmr_XCBH-Q1Q1GHynQ", "text": "I've been going to Salon Surreal for about a year now. I get my waxes done there, and am totally in love with Kari!!! Those back rooms are great, and relaxing. I've gotten a facials and micro-dermabrasions done as well, all of it well worth the time and money I spent! \n\nI also have my hair done now by Nichole, who is new to the salon, but \nsuper sweet!! She's actually going to be doing my hair and the bride's hair for my brother's up coming wedding! And from what I've heard of her other formal 'do's she's amazing, so I'm very excited about that. \n\nNo matter what you're looking for this salon and spa has what you need! And if you're not sure, give them a call and the receptionists can give you a recommendation! \n\nI love the decor of the place, it's appealing to the eye (if you know what to look for) and it's classy. I would say it's the best mixture of an upscale salon and a place I could go just to hang out. \n\nEveryone that works there is nice and their personalities run the spectrum!! Some are sweet and soft spoken while others are boisterous and outgoing. The one thing I would never say is that this salon is anything like a factory. It's functionality and flowing set up allows clients to be the center of their stylists, esthetician, or nail techs attention. Each person there brings their own personality and pop! to their area but is by no means cluttered. \n\nI would recommend this salon to anyone visiting the Phoenix area!! They have fabulous male and female stylists, massage therapists, estheticians, and nail techs!!!!", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qlbiTIcn1-hDeHhEF1PLyg", "review_id": "e4vH0VWOad4bDN2QPDV2pA", "text": "I really wanted to like this salon. After the reviews I read, I was expecting a really upscale salon. While the iced tea served there is good, I diddnt think they would bring it to me in a tiny styrofoam cup. I used to go to Rolfs. But wanted a change. I explained this to the receptionist that I am in bad need of a new look. I tried to book my appointment with Bobby, but he was on vacation. So I asked who was good with coloring brunette hair and she told me Rachel. I arrived early because after reading reviews I thought parking would be a nightmare. I had no problem parking and there were many spots available.\nRachel was a doll. She had an awesome personality. And after I told her I really wanted a change, there wasnt much hair cut off at all. The color was beautiful when I left the salon, but the red washed out within 3 days. I was very dissapointed. Also I saw other stylists giving the neck massages forever! However, I diddnt get any such treatment. The only time I got in the sink was to quickly wash the color out.\nI do not love the cut. When I spend that much money on a salon visit. I think I should LOVE it. I will not be returning to the salon. But for those of you who wish to, there is a 20 percent off coupon on arizonaspagirls.com", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "BQ1rWphUGiALVgNEFOnzpA", "text": "I went back for a bang trim because it was really an emergency. I got a same day appt. for 5pm with my regular. I was excited when I walked in because she was waiting for me (I was 15 mins early) and she remembered who I was, which is great customer service.\n\nAs usual, Brandy was very friendly and we discussed plans for the weekend. I also made mention that my hair was NOT black as I wanted, and she told me to just tell the receptionist next time I book a color appt. that I need black and they will special order. ALRIGHT!\n\nFrom the time I left my car to the time I got back in, was a total of 9 minutes.. which was pretty cool. And the trim was free. Cant beat that.", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M7B2A90idij3HDfCvfEBWw", "review_id": "PMM1NsNuL3mcvt2woKLIxg", "text": "I get my hair cut at Salon Surreal.  I've been going for a while now and I love it.  Each time I go, Lauren, who's at the front desk knows me by name and makes me feel welcome.\n\nBobby cuts my hair and does a great job each time!  He always makes sure that I like when he's done and gives the greatest washes ever!  he also styles it when I leave.  :-)\n\nThe salon is clean and bright and full of color. There are usually cookies and beverages available too.\n\nAside from hair, Salon Surreal also offers nail services, massages, and waxing.\n\nSalon Surreal is great because it's casual and offers great services at decent prices.  Go and treat yourself!  Also, walk ins are welcome.", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1WETDRBnnaslCNteq4pcIg", "review_id": "w6vZxBgotpPsNpX6b18AeA", "text": "Since my first appointment with Brandi three years ago, I won't let anyone else near my hair.  Best highlights ever, and great cuts from short to long and back again.  I have recurring goth phases too, so I appreciate that she doesn't condemn me for being a child of the 80s.  ;o)\n\nThe place is friendly and hip and pretty competitive in their pricing, considering that it gets such rave reviews.  I can't help but notice the lack of haughtiness.  This is a milder version of swank.  Everyone's really friendly (they even feed me tea & cookies), and when I was finally brave enough to treat my hopelessly imperfect body to that first bikini wax, I was really glad I did it here.  Highly recommended!", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "jopndPrv-H5KW2CfScnw9A", "review_id": "eei51HkJwhPle7PwEa88sw", "text": "I was in desperate need for a haircut and I needed to get in a salon right away. I called salon surreal to ask how much a haircut costs there and when they told me $50 I thought that was really expensive but they were able to fit me in right away so i made an appointment. I usually pay about $30 including tip so I was wondering why they charge so much for haircuts.  My appointment was with Tasia and she was awesome. She asked me what kind of cut I wanted and I told her to do whatever she thinks will look good on me. Next step was washing my hair and she gave me a great head massage it was so relaxing I wanted to take a nap. Tasia did a great job with the cut and style and gave me tips on different ways to style my hair. She also showed me some products that I should use but wasn't pushy about selling them to me.  I really enjoyed getting my hair cut at Salon Surreal and now I understand why they charge $50 for a haircut. The stylists that work there are experienced and know their stuff.", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_LEQt7oTVjiaXyVHK_MM7g", "review_id": "R1huIHwhU7fDDVyepBPFZA", "text": "I'm not a salon type of girl. \nIn fact, I hate getting my hair done. Having to sit there for two hours (I have a lot of hair), participating in the inane banter with my stylist who is annoyingly way cooler than me.\nOne might say I had serious commitment issues when it came to stylists. I would stick with them for a couple months then leave them for someone new. \nMy search has ended! I can't find enough good things to say about Bobby. He's funny and personable, he always gives his suggestions  and he never scolds me when I let my hair grow out for WAY too long a time. \nThough SS is about two minutes from where I live I would still give it my business regardless, it's friendly and unpretentious and Bobby's the best!", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b87-U2ZwReh80dLWA-ZieA", "review_id": "vc_PFUjpGorZBB4GaenwGA", "text": "Although their prices for color/cuts are very reasonable and my stylist did a fairly good job, I was overall less than impressed with Salon Surreal.\n\n- I received a phone call 10 minutes before my appointment time that my stylist was running more than 30 minutes late. I had already driven across town in traffic and had nothing to do, so I had to sit and wait in their lobby.\n- I barely received an apology from the front desk staff when I arrived. \n- The stylist later told me the reason she was running late was because the client before me arrived late. I am a fair person, but I cannot consider this a reasonable excuse to be running more than 30 minutes late.\n- The stylist took longer than I expected to finish my hair, so that combined with her running late resulted in me a missing another appointment later that evening.\n\nAgain, I have to stress that the work was fine and the price was right, but my first impression of the salon was ultimately not a good one. I will continue to look elsewhere for the perfect salon!\n\nEDIT: Since posting this review I have received not 1 but 2 letters from my stylist asking me how my hair turned out. She also included special offers if I returned for another appointment. I appreciate the follow up. On the flip side, as my hair has grown out I have noticed that this cut, although better than the one I had when I walked into Salon Surreal, is not great. Even with the discounts, I will need to look elsewhere.", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fev0iI-XDrteD4SYRKjiUw", "review_id": "JKLTQ7Ie4uiTiPYo1QZ4vg", "text": "I'm probably the last person who gives a shit about his haircut but every couple of months it starts to get too hot and I need to get it cut.  Since my \"lil sis\" Francesca works here, I always go to her.  She does a great job and gets me in and out in in 15-20 minutes.  \n\nThe place is always clean, it smells good, and is well lit.  It is really a nice looking salon.  The chairs aren't so close together that you can watch the person next to you.  I really like that aspect.\n\nFrancesca is great & is way fun to hang out with.  All the other people in there are all douchey.  Anyways, if you want some good lookin hair, go see French over here and she'll hook you up.", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "k2n8CdqJhZqZT_w36rzang", "review_id": "3KlFFthkAJKX9ysvUmkDDw", "text": "My experience: \n\nMy sister-in-law, Kari Gibney works at Salon Surreal as an aesthetician (or however you spell it! - She does great facials, waxing, etc.).  \n\nI am starting a new job tomorrow and woke up and decided I desperately needed a new hair-do!!  So, I thought I'd try out her place....even though I  was tempted to try out the nearby Supercuts because I am broke.  \n\nBut, I came to my senses and thought I better not take that chance and go ahead and get a good cut.  So, after reading all the previous reviews and talking with Kari I was so excited to get in (the same day I called) to see the proclaimed Bobby - apparently a hair guru.  \n\nI have to say, it was the best cut I've had in a long time.  I had been going to another salon and paying $40 for the haircut.  It was always just okay.  Bobby's haircut was $45 and SO WORTH that extra $5!!!  He was completely friendly and easy-going.  He gives the best scalp and neck massage too!!!  My previous stylist never did that!!!\n\nThe salon is open and everyone seems very friendly - plus they have ice water, iced tea (in actual glasses instead of styrofoam cups) and cookies.... which my old salon never had/offered.   \n\nMy hair is thin and frustrating to work with because it's also frizzy/kinky/curly.  But, he gave me a new cut (I've always done some version of a bob) that is so cute!!! I love it!!!  And he could blow-dry it so it was smooth looking (without a flat-iron)!\n\nSo, I think I'll stick with Bobby from now on!\nAnd if you need a good aesthetician ask for Kari Gibney!!!\n\nP.S. I do want to point out - as an overall salon it's not the best out there in terms of design/decor/atmosphere - the decor is kind of outdated and it's not as serene as I think salons should be.  But, I gave the place 5-stars because for the moderate price range it's pretty darn good.  I'd challenge you to find a more opulent salon for the same prices.  I'm sure there are some amazingly designed salons out there that are opulent, modern, luxurious, etc - but their haircuts are not gonna be $45!  Just wanted to make that point.", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0KXxuKxlspsO6CrDLgQJ-w", "review_id": "bTfiLlgfFV6VETWaIrU0Tg", "text": "I've always felt like the superficiality of this place makes me feel unwanted, the only reason I go is because of my fantastic stylist, who has since moved to another salon. With that said, I'm glad I don't have to shlep down the 51 to a salon full of self-absorbed people.", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "2hAFUegcWSptagSJUxUqaQ", "review_id": "9S7aFYj_5tttHVBLng6pLw", "text": "So I am pretty new to Phoenix, AZ and have had the most horrible time trying to find a decent hair dresser... I was pretty skeptical in trying out a new person, I mean how hard is it to cut an A-line and color a persons hair chocolate brown?  I decided to do some true research and of course used yelp to find Salon Surreal and booked an appointment with Julie.  Their prices are very reasonable cut, color, and style for 100 bucks.  Julie is amazing young and gets the concept of good hair.  Im a talker and for not knowing me at all she really made me feel conformable and I am definitely going back!", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uj79HTtyOdAdd_TaPcdxjA", "review_id": "2SqN-3-d3TSyspd6j1CkVw", "text": "I actually took cosmotology in high school.  I know the basics but obviously can't do much to my own hair other than dye it.  I know the \"shoulds\" and \"should nots\".  I like the atmosphere and the layout of the salon.\n\nAsk for Ann Delisanti, she rocks", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "xuCgaCy3yLr31wFS_Otl8A", "text": "I'm a commitaphob when it comes to salons. I don't know why, but it's hard to find a hair dresser and location I love enough to commit to and work with the scheduling etc. That is, until I walked into a one Salon Surreal and two years later, I'm still going back!\n\nFor my hair, I go to Heidi Hand. She is the funniest and greatest hair dresser there is. She makes you laugh and your hair look great and you really just want her to go get a drink with you when you're done so the conversation can continue. \n\nFor my eyebrows, I go to Jessica. Now for those of you who were blessed with eyebrows (or any other part) that needs the glorious experience known as waxing, you know it can be a royal pain. Plus, if you get someone who doesn't understand what you're looking for in an eyebrow shape, you are S.O.L. for weeks. But, Jessica has it down. I almost forget about the pain and my eyebrows look awesome after. \n\nThe salon is conveniently located next to a great Mexican food restaurant so if you need a cocktail and snack before or after, you don't have to go far. \n\nI tell everyone about Salon Surreal. I'm talking strangers walking down the street. It's just that amazing!!", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0dgQa81w5it1PMpGpC_L0A", "review_id": "nvN2arrZ8l74Vp8-5Je3Hg", "text": "Although I have yet to have my hair cut at this salon, I come here just about every 6 weeks to have hair painfully ripped off of my face.  I have tried a lot of different salons around town, and Jessica is by far the loveliest and most friendly aesthetician I have ever had! She nearly makes the waxing experience pleasant :)  Definitely a place I'll be staying loyal to!", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 9, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "iqEZh3MxVy2F-cI3UN9Big", "text": "Once again Salon Surreal and Heidi Hand comes to the rescue!! I've been so overdue for a hair cut... it's really embarrassing how overdue actually.\n\nLast week I called my favorite girl Heidi to see if she could squeeze me in. Now, every time I go in she urges me to make a followup appointment then and there because she books up so fast, but there are times that I guess I don't list. Hand slap for me; I know. Heidi's so popular because everyone knows how fun and awesome she is, so when I called for an appointment, I knew it was going to be a long shot. Just as I feared, the appointment gal told me that Heidi's next available appointment was in October...October! My split ends screamed and shivered when they heard that. So I asked her to put me on the waiting list and prayed to the hair dresser fairies for a miracle. And guess what?? True to the awesomeness of Salon Surreal and especially Heidi, I got a call a day later informing me of a cancellation for Saturday AM. So, today, I woke up bright and early and had another fabulous hair cut, chatted up a storm with the stellar Heidi and left split-end free. Oh and this time, I made a followup appointment!", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "VYKj2fGEMJ5mzudW8808Jg", "review_id": "EQh3iC0zoE9nBpSwwiQVrQ", "text": "I know ... I know... your thinking - this chic lives in Seattle, Wa; why is she reviewing THIS salon? Well let me get my soapbox out from underneath my bed- make sure my mic is on. Haacchummmm... \n\nI have been looking high and low for someone to give me a decent - I was just hoping for decent haircut and color. I have that kind of curly hair that everyone who doesn't have LOVES and everyone who has hates (you know the kind). Jessica Lawson is the only professional that I would ever let touch my hair again. Which in some ways really sucks cause I have to wait for my biyearly business trip to PHX. But she is worth the wait - and weight in gold. \n\nShe gives realistic advice about your hair; sets realistic expectations and delivers above and beyond service and professionalism. \n\nI am happy and honored to have found someone who I trust. \n\nThank you Jessica.", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ioo6PlGvSOnhbVOD8UTIJQ", "review_id": "lttKyn_dyCUXC0ayJ0pNfA", "text": "Brandi did wonders for my abused and neglected hair!! I hadn't had my hair so much as trimmed in nearly a year! 3 inches removed, and I am loving it!! Thank you, Brandi!! :)", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RxfFQxUtSIGYwTKU_rvAeg", "review_id": "6kDImHawGOgvvyyuRysSkA", "text": "I had been planning for weeks to schedule an appt to get my hair done before my Seattle trip (in two days). But in typical Tina fashion, I realize this past Sunday I need to get my ish in gear and schedule an appt! Slacker, I know. I called a few places yesterday and I was lucky to get an appt at Salon Surreal for today. I showed up about 45 minutes early (got off work early) and had to make do since they couldn't get me in earlier. They offered me something to drink, since I decided to wait, and I was happy to see several piles of my favorite intellectual reads: Glamour and a variety of gossip mags. Hey, sometimes a girl needs mind fluff after a hard day at work! The layout of the salon was a little odd. The lobby chairs all faced the hair products and the partition really seemed to close off the salon. During my wait, I noticed that the staff was really friendly and seemed very efficient. The girl who did my hair, Francesca, grabbed me five minutes before my appt. I thought she did a really nice job on my hair and was really friendly. The total (excl. tip) was $115 for a cut, style, and hair coloring. I wouldn't do this every month, but it seemed pretty reasonable given my curly, thick hair. I had her straighten my hair and it  looks pretty damn great. Just in time for my trip to Seattle....", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RE_h-saaso1RXQNGKG-Raw", "review_id": "c7343kpUdfN7h2QBfjpAiw", "text": "I am devoted to Hiedi Hand (a.k.a. Hot Hiedi). She's been cutting my hair for several months, ever since my previous stylist moved to D.C. She's so hilarious and outgoing--she tells it like it is. Plus she does a great job on the cut and is always sure I like it. If I'm iffy about the bangs, she'll redo them. She doesn't push me to buy the styling products at the salon. In short, love Hiedi.", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EP3cGJvYiuOwumerwADplg", "review_id": "Zj_PXqCn8U5FuRhhK4TIhw", "text": "I have been going to this salon for my haircuts for almost a decade.....holy sh*t I am getting old!  I see Ann Gentle and I would not even know how tell someone how to cut my hair now that I have been seeing her so long.  The place is really nice and it has a cool atmosphere, I love the location in central Phoenix even though I have now moved to the NW Valley.  I still take the drive to come and see her since I now know her so well.  The other staff is always really nice and if you are a guy, I have to tell you that the scenery is great!  I cant complain about having tons of hot girls around while I get my hair cut.", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "jccGOMPTOGS22Tp2m9PAog", "review_id": "r2qziQ3Hff_K4b51huqgIw", "text": "Consider this a real salon.  A place that you would wear makeup and decent clothes to.  I showed up in my most unflattering work outfit and I was feeling a little more than uncomfortable. \n  \nThankfully, my stylist Mandy didn't prejudge me and was willing to take her time discussing my new cut and highlights.  She had lots of good ideas and I ended up with really good cut and some new blonde highlights.  I'd definitely go back to her.", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hSRZE3Eb1pcFqZzFSIOWAg", "review_id": "ZS3bMx8RBV37MTLkF2JIZg", "text": "I moved here almost 4 years ago and after a handful of bad cuts (picture the girl in 16 candles who got her hair caught in the door and a couple of other girls cut it out) a friend referred me to Salon Surreal. I've been going there for almost 2 years now. The first lady that did my hair moved and referred my to Stephanie Franklin and I couldn't be happier. It's nice to have found someone that understands my hair type (curly) and knows how to cut it.", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9PiM3lRzswoAe3qV6wtqJg", "review_id": "6YUuQufE9V1MwTXP77KDyA", "text": "If you want professional work from an expert esthetician, make an appointment with Ginger Lee. She's thorough and discreet. She provides an array of services including full body waxing. As waxing goes, it's somehow far less painful with Ginger. She has a way of distracting you in at the most strategic moments! LOL", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6eg5C4DoEGtZMNk5jGGArw", "review_id": "HbgYWzd2kpx2etJax7R70g", "text": "I was looking for a local place to continue my new obsession with gel nails.  A positive review on another site led me to Jillian Vaughan within Salon Surreal Salon & Day Spa.  We went with a dark navy Shellac and gel overlay.  Spring pastel colors be damned-my nails looked neat and super shiny!  She was super quick and the nails had a nice density.  They have grown out well and have not chipped.  Thanks Jillian!", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qBAaWZxyuFnSZU0NzFlNDw", "review_id": "DBLWgd2SykMjaeNqk49pSQ", "text": "Not that I'm a germaphobe,but a significantly negative experience with a simple manicure many years back has me handling all my mani/pedi needs myself.\nEvery now and again(like once a year)I'll get my toenails professionally done,then I simply keep up on my own.\nI perused here and Kudzu for a nail salon and after looking at some with high revues,I just wasn't at all comfortable utilizing the services of places where I can't effectively communicate with staff due to the prevalent language barrier that is the norm for the nail salon industry.\nSo,after a few look sees,I took a chance and booked an appointment with Salon Surreal.\nWhen I got there,I saw the wall of product and the bustling front desk.\nEven though there were a few others checking in,I was greeted immediatley and warmly.\nI was about 10 minutes early.In looking around I couldn't help noticing how loud the cutting floor seemed to be,even though shielded by the wall of product.You could see so many people buzzing around,it looked like a beehive to me.I didn't think \"spa\".\nTo me,a spa is quiet and serene.This place was anything but that!\nSo,about 5 minutes before my appointment time,Janea greets me and brings be back to the nail area.\nShe's already got the station set up,nice hot(but not too hot)foot bath already set.Nice detail.\nI'm the only client back there so it's a very welcome difference from the cacophany of the front.\nJanea is very soft spoken and has a very light touch,which was perfect for me.She is also a consumate professional at what she does.The massage was a light touch as well,but very effective and soothing.\nI'm now going on week three and the pedicure still looks fresh with no chipping or dulling of the polish.\nI thought the price was a bit high for a basic pedicure,but with the first time discount here mentioned and honored,it brought the price point down to something more palatable.\nSince the pricing is a bit on the high side,I have to say,it will keep me away from more frequent visits.\nIf I come across a coupon or another dicount offer,I will be back.\nFor those of you wanting a very nice pedi experience,I do highly recomment Janea.", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HxMkDhc-nyZbt9KZHMZF9Q", "review_id": "qNcMJUv55_w9-pl_pNV7cQ", "text": "Ann Gentle is excellent!  I just moved to Phoenix and was looking for someone to cut my hair and Yelp helped me out.  She listens, is creative and just genuinely a good person to be around!", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X5sd-PqgV4MxrS5hGGVM_A", "review_id": "d9E63aEY2lau2dcfj1da6w", "text": "Hiedi is my stylist of choice at Salon Surreal. I've been a client for a LONG time ... let's see... 7 years. That's a long time in the hair salon years!  What keeps me coming back are the compliments I frequently get on my hair color. People are always asking me what I've done different. I really have no idea what exactly changes from one visit to the next. But I trust Hiedi every time. She puts me at ease and always knows how to change the color slightly to keep up with the season or my mood. She's fun to chat with, does her best to stay on schedule and always have great assistants to keep things moving.", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "No_5ggN8OZkTEgvgaU_qAQ", "review_id": "iNmBrQda3GZ3D5JTa-mnMg", "text": "This is my salon.  I've been going to Tammy Brunelle for ten years since I was in high school.  She always gives me a great haircut and color job.  I highly recommend scheduling an appointment with her asap!", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "imkISZY_eEILNIMKabNShQ", "review_id": "Pj5MKWN1BGaO3i2kMdHQyQ", "text": "I have been going to Salon Surreal for almost 10 years.  Ann Dellisanti is the best of the best.  I am not always the easiest client to work with, I change it up all the time, and she never loses patience with me. She always wants to make sure I am happy.  I have recommended many friends to her over they years and they always go back too.", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d0rARHvEAom_fqlqVKrzcg", "review_id": "IOqDqIv2kNQXrIEjKysc5A", "text": "I have been getting my haircut here for 6 years and cannot imagine going anywhere else!  We moved an hour away 4 years ago and I have continued to go back to Ann Gentle for the quality cut and the incredible service.", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZjP38OJwq604QnBzDxVlSA", "review_id": "E2NjGO4sc6jvcxvJ8cIYCg", "text": "Great salon- Keiko is my favorite and I know I'm not the only one who thinks so! She is so precise; I always know I will get a good cut from her plus she is so fun to talk to.  I love that they use Bumble and Bumble products from wash to cut to style. I always leave Salon Surreal and Keiko feeling fresh and amazing!", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3dno9Y7mtvi2tq6IfMpDeA", "review_id": "U23_FTpQY-xgOClRw90hyQ", "text": "A great unpretentious but very nice salon with good people who care about what they do.  It shows.\n\nI go to Todd Miller.  He is a great guy and a better stylist.\n\nSO silly that the owners picture is the photo for this place.  Sends a bad vibe that this place does NOT have.  I've been going here for years and have never met her.\n\nMost stylists are busy/booked, but they do accept walk-ins most of the time.  Might want to call ahead though.  \n\nAnn Gentle and Heidi H. are also great.", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "liiYhDAP64C8uLyixBDWdg", "review_id": "W1cHv8kFAt2UEe3MuXoIiw", "text": "While my regular gal was out on maternity leave, I decided to go see Ann Gentle to keep my hair fantastic.  I used to go to this salon many years ago and was happy to be back.  Many of the girls there said hello and that they missed seeing me coming in.  It was nice to feel so welcome.\nAnn has never done my hair before and thought I might bring in a picture.  My bad, I didn't.  I did as best I could to explain what I wanted to her.  She asked great questions about how natural or dramatic I wanted my coloring to be.  She ended up doing a great job and my hair turned out better than I what I had hoped for.  My highlights were weaved tight and my hair looked very natural as I requested.  \nI highly recommend Ann Gentle if you want your hair to have great color!", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qyaQ9RxJu9k_hJQkvsC5-w", "review_id": "pYOtjjM6XjduV7xMyul9sg", "text": "they did a fantastic job on my bodywave. I love it-still looking great months later.", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jjmVBDP7zHwysuYNVwavpw", "review_id": "jJx6LUKLTHccjVjLNlmRQw", "text": "I have been to this salon twice and had two different stylists. First time I had Jeff and he was awesome but no longer works there. The second time I went I met with Nicole for a hair cut and style. Both experiences were pleasant. The salon has great hours and is very accomodating. I do think it's a bit pricey for what you get but I will go back. $50 for a 30 min haircut and style plus I tip $10.", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H2MdxOhYs3w9tvMKbHkBlg", "review_id": "Gri0RPLlyaYC38dWDGSUTg", "text": "I used to frequent Salon Surreal to do my hair before I moved to California. If you need to get your base color and/or highlights done, the one person you must absolutely request for an appointment is Shari Davis. She is truly a genius with color and someone with her techncial capability cannot simply be found anywhere else. \n\nAfter moving to California, I've been to multiple salons to try to find someone who can color my hair and \"get the red out\" but alas, I have stumbled on some failures. I have since dyed my hair a dark brown because frankly, there is no Shari Davis that I can find and I've given up. If I could afford to fly to Phoenix to get my hair done by Shari at Salon Surreal, I would in a heartbeat.", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pfG9mYQ7rof4Pt7qmCYhPw", "review_id": "J-1Ui1B6GRzdRjyVT-Gd1g", "text": "One word: SHARI. She is amazing. She has been my go-to girl for the past four years. She not only makes it easy to have a conversation, but she is brilliant at hair color. I have never left there unsatisfied. It took me awhile to find the perfect stylist, and trust me, you will not be disappointed. I have referred two friends to her, and they are attached as well!  She also specializes in blonde, so if you are a blonde, you know how difficult it is to find someone who is great at bleach! She is fantastic, and really listens to what you have to say, as well as offering great advice! Kari is amazing at eyebrow waxing too! I LOVE SALON SURREAL!", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OtW79bpAv4-4sixPzhe0IQ", "review_id": "SVWpKGwRvgfs6GPKamzX4A", "text": "I started going to this salon a couple months ago when my hair dresser had moved to New Jersey. I was scheduled with Megan, and couldn't have had a better experience. She was wonderful and friendly and made my hair look awesome! \n\nI was there again this morning and had another great experience with Megan. My hair cut and style was reasonably priced and they don't stress you out with pushing products on you (unless of course you ask for recommendations).\n\nI will def keep going back :)\n\nUpdate: I've been going here for over a year now, and STILL use Megan, and she's STILL fantastic. Definitely recommend using her, although I hear many of the stylists are great (I'm just biased now).", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YK2rodQfBU2Oe9H6jmlTFg", "review_id": "5-_8jxiUr7pK3VnyGNeSbw", "text": "I decided to book an appt here after reading all these great reviews on yelp!  I saw that a lot of salons are closed on Sundays so it's definitely a plus that they are open.  They had an opening with Laura so off I went!\n\nI was definitely pleasantly surprised.  The staff was friendly and Laura did a great job asking questions.  I'm one of those \"do whatever you want\" type of people BUT I have a lot of hair and it's a weird Asian wavy.  You can't really cut it too short or it puffs out and I am super lazy and rarely style.  Yes, I know... I expect to wake up look great and go.\n\nThe cut- All I kept thinking was \"omg, she's cutting too much off.. Omg more layering... Omg more razoring.. Omg this is going to be a disaster.\"    Thank goodness it wasn't!  Like I said, I was very pleasantly surprised!  I had wanted something a little different and she succeeded with flying colors.  Loving it!", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "l6o8dIUqtMuqkwaKw2Ca3g", "review_id": "0mKbDVYnNHPSCxljeKhq1Q", "text": "I have a terrible time finding a good salon to go to primarily because I don't really like going and having my hair done.  The whole experience can take forever and be somewhat unpleasant depending on where you go.  I was pleasantly surprised however after visiting Salon Surreal and actually liking the experience.  I called, they had an opening, and voila before I knew it the whole thing was done.  Painless, professional and comfortable.  Everyone was super friendly and unpretentious.  I will be coming back.", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P6EBeMvWH6R66FptYfxEvA", "review_id": "NPAResz_HvrJ2M9n4Ck6qw", "text": "Firstly, I'm a dude.  Secondly, this was my first \"salon\" experience.\n\nMy longtime barber left V's, the quintessential place where MEN get their hair done.  It took me a long time to actually find that barber and it's not worth the growing pains to test out the rest of them.  I told my wife this and she said to try her salon.  \n\nWith hesitation, I went.  It's overwhelmingly targeted towards women, but once I got over that I got a FANTASTIC haircut.  The stylist was genuine and we chatted almost the whole time... rather than a few dudes mumbling inside jokes to each other the whole time (like at V's).\n\nI would highly recommend Laura McShane!  She took a while \"getting to know my hair\" and I gave her free reign to do as she pleased.  She gave me a modern haircut that is really low maintenance.  Way better than pointing at a picture of hair I found in GQ.", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IhcTLLWKS6ZiNyIX9oQQPQ", "review_id": "V3qSso5cRFIYURNRNEdQuQ", "text": "Laura McShane did an excellent job on my hair.  I received highlights, a cut, shampoo, and blowout.  I looked like a different person when I left the salon.  The highlights look amazing and hide my gray hairs.  Also she was sweet to say I did not have that many.  \n\nThank you for a great job and for such pampering and great treatment.  The other salon employees were very friendly and welcoming as well.  \n\nCan't wait to come back.\n\n\n**Quick Update.  I had my hair blow dried straight.  I got it wet this morning and now it is back to its curly self.  The cut is beautiful and the highlights are perfect too.", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IhcTLLWKS6ZiNyIX9oQQPQ", "review_id": "aSVIOh3fTk64cPCGhlFe0w", "text": "Ok I think I am becoming a serious salon junkie.  I had Laura McShane do a Brazilian Blowout.  It is hot and humid today and my hair is stick straight and so soft and pretty.  Laura went out of her way to make sure I knew how to care for my hair after I leave the salon and made sure I left with the look I wanted.  Wonderful salon and service.", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9PiM3lRzswoAe3qV6wtqJg", "review_id": "62wB0XdoPW-b1971oI8jNg", "text": "Ms. Lisa Stevens is a makeup artist at Salon Surreal. I'm a film and television actor in Phoenix and Los Angeles. Lisa has done my makeup a few times and I've been very pleased. Recently, however, I asked Lisa about permanent makeup as I have a difficult time applying eye liner. Lisa did an amazing job on my upper eye lids! I can't speak highly enough of her work!!", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m21EE2_CqPzpXdKsYsbVIA", "review_id": "IroKysKpmtOGonwMU__r8Q", "text": "The best thing about a haircut by Keiko is the precision of her work.  The bad thing is that it grows out so perfectly that I don't have to go back for several months, yes - it continues to look great for that long!!  \n\nI've been to other places/people and my hair is just not as happy as when Keiko cuts it.", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IIm4uVRYTF0OX0lCCAYatA", "review_id": "jCpLle4AaBRhgebfDAvDCw", "text": "I had some red haired younger girl that had piercings. I told her that I wanted my hair a little bit darker for the fall. She assured me it wouldn't be too drastic at all. I have naturally light blonde hair.\n\nI left the salon with almost black hair. What a waste of $200 and a few hours. \n\nMy hair was also very greasy when I left.\n\nSo I am currently at another salon getting a color correction. Thanks for nothing.", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dVTa2q3Wop_IZ5odcyL3lA", "review_id": "OJYbPdeDndId8JyL_yB62A", "text": "Thanks Yelpers for recommending this place.\nI've used Yelp reviews for ever, but this is my first time reviewing.\nI had my hair done on Saturday at a different salon. Lets just say that I have never hated my hair so much after that. I wanted a nice caramel color, with lots of depths and highlights. Well what I got was a dark mocha with weird almost white highlights.\nAfter doing some research, I found Salon Surreal. At first it sacred me that even though they had many great reviews, most of them were a year old at least.\nI called on Sunday, and I got an appointment for Monday morning.\nThe salon itself is located for in a little strip mall. \nMy appointment was with Bree. Let me tell you what a goddess this woman is!!!!!\nShe is very nice and approachable. I'm so glad my appointment was with her.\nShe not only got my hair as close to the color that I wanted, she did it without damaging it and in less than 2 hours.\nBree took the time to understand what I was going for and explained what she was doing throughout the whole process, she even fix my haircut as the other place had butchered it.\nMy hair is now a nice dark caramel, with an ombre fade into a light caramel color.\nShe even warned me that she was worried my roots would come in darker and that I might not like the color transition. If that happened she recommended that I set up an appointment for a toner. \nThe best part, the price was very reasonable\nI will definitely be coming back, Bree will be my to go girl from now on.", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zTYPpi7H1xh8yWrgxA1FsQ", "review_id": "j75yVtYF4M3oQ7gynkgl4g", "text": "Bree is amazing! I had to get my color done on a work trip so I was extremely nervous trying out a new one time stylist but I wish I could use her everytime! She knew exactly what I wanted, was super friendly and gave me good tips for the city! Loved her!", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IhcTLLWKS6ZiNyIX9oQQPQ", "review_id": "B1b8jsyEhNwyalA_asJDYg", "text": "Elegant and excellent service and salon.  I do believe coming here is my new hobby.  \nLaura McShane is a wonderful person and stylist.", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XCDqdxXK-A3FVh0aejXpNA", "review_id": "WHQEFvnJQq0x0QS0lEqJ7g", "text": "A good friend of mine recommended this Salon. And I was at first hesitant because I wasn't sure what to expect. I really liked how my friend's hair was done. I had my hair cut short, new blond hair and highlights and stylized by the fabulous stylist Ellie. She really knows her craft. She was friendly, and she had great ideas when I asked her for suggestions for my hair. The salon has friendly staff, comfortable setting, the music was not very loud like other salons I have been to before. When my hair was washed afterwards it was relaxing and there was even beautiful relaxing music in the background. It was a fun days out!  I had some great hair therapy fun. And love my new hair! I'm definitely coming back! Thank you Ellie!", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3vML-LnH0dIyHCrqF5xEYw", "review_id": "Hm8hOJ69Zpi7A5TZuwPxCQ", "text": "I really love this Studio. Decorated modern & clean. Great vibe. I see Allison Hyatt and she does an AMAZING JOB!!! I have tricky hair and it's hard to get the highlights I want but Allison does it PERFECTLY!!! If you're looking for a great hair salon, try out Salon Surreal but make sure you ask for Allison Hyatt!!!!", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ThlEVnHMImzss2RhqMX6XA", "review_id": "v1sum2ibGQsjONfB82f7wA", "text": "I started seeming Kari a while back. She does my eyebrows and skin treatments. Kari is the best!!!! She is very welcoming and she makes you feel right at home. Explains everything well and makes sure you are satisfied.\n\nThe room where waxing and skin treatments are done is very zen. It is clean and peaceful .\n\nShe offered full waxing services as well as several skin treatments including chemical peel. Many different kinds of customized facials and chemical peels. \n\nPrices are great as well and they run monthly specials as well. Let's just say chemical peel is half price then what it costs me at my dermatologist office.  \n\nThe best at of all of this is that Kari uses PCA skin product. This skin care line is purely amazing and it has been invented locally in Arizona. It is so light weight and it recovered my skin from acnes. PCA also has aging line.\n\nI can't say enough how great PCA skin product is as well as Kari. You will have to check it out yourself and believe me, you will not regret it.", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dOPVlGEB4PNTPz_e0dk7fw", "review_id": "N2_8C0bamLMhc12N87T-Dg", "text": "Mariah is a great stylist.\n\nCalled to make an appointment and they had us in a few hours later. \n\nThe cut and condition was for my little sister - she's 14. \n\nWalked-in (no wait), Mariah met with us a minute or two later. \n\nMy sister wanted a short \"pixie-cut\", but wasn't sure exactly HOW she wanted it. Prior to coming into the salon, her and I scrolled Google/Pinterest for example cuts. Her choices ranged from Jennifer Lawrence's recent bob to Goldie Hawn's short, vintage do in the 1960's. hahah. Needless to say, this could've turned ugly really quick, literally AND figuratively. \n\nThank God and Mariah, it didn't. \n\nShe was very, very attentive to my little sister's wants. She cut and stopped, showing sister where she was at in terms of\nlength and style and waited patiently as I explained to sister, \"hey, be honest if you like it or not\". Great with kids (okay, okay 14) young women. She styled her hair, then walked her through on how to style it herself and what would be the best tools to use. My sister loved it. \n\nIt is an up(per)-scaled salon, but you get what you pay for, right. Trust me, it's worth every penny. Ask for Mariah - you won't regret it.", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i8nhDsYKnTsZ-Mn403_o-A", "review_id": "1yA-yt12sVwCfhHUwu0Lbw", "text": "I had a good experience at this salon. The salon was very nice, they even greeted me drink in hand. I had a very nice stylist who was easy to make conversation with! However, I am giving this place 3 stars because I felt like I way overpaid. I paid $60 for a \"just ok\" haircut.  I have been to several other salons where I get a better haircut for cheaper. That being said, I probably won't return. However, they do have great customer service.", "business_id": "rHtkiJVIT-AFexNcEQ1vYQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "engDBDCpr56s1wt96JLDng", "review_id": "GfPySOvV7FcmICrqiz4jcw", "text": "I thought it might be odd to write a review about a spiritual spot...but sometimes I feel Macy's is my personal heaven so here goes. \n\nFor those of you looking to connect deeper with yourself and the world, and want a non committed affiliation, check this place out. Its not your typical church experience- the place is founded on Science of Mind which is NOTTTTTTTTTTT Scientology or even close. If you have seen The Secret, read books by Louise Hay, or hopped on the Power of Now wagon, you understand the basic teachings of The Law of Attraction and changing your thinking, changes your life. \n\nAnyways, it is a perfect place to set aside an hour on Sunday to get back to basics. You can believe in any higher power and be cool here. The people are nice, don't corner you and the talk is always relate able to real life.\n\nWishing you all the best on your own journey!", "business_id": "ZNBOViVvPIpz19j9WWWMpA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0lyVoNazXa20WzUyZPLaQQ", "review_id": "-MoSJasC0Qul5k1yBVnnAg", "text": "My uncle Rick is a member of this church so when my grandfather passed away, naturally, he wanted to do a memorial to Grandpa at his place of worship. I'm not a religious person but I did come here one other time with my uncle (I took a world religions class and Rick took me here). My first impression is that its such a beautiful church with symbols of various religious icons and a laid back atmosphere. The people seem to genuinely love it here and feel comfortable being in the presence of their pastor(?) Rev. Mitzi Lynton. She was well spoken, not pushy and not saying \"God this and Jesus that\". She told the congregation ,my family, to take a deep breath and say your own prayer for him as he was a father,husband, brother, grandfather, brother-in-law, father-in-law etc...you get the idea. I found that t o be super. They put up a few appetizers with water, tea and wine and gave our family room to mingle and greet eachother etc..The girls who helped were on top of everything! They respect one anothers  faith and belief system. I definately think i will be going back and checking out a real service. Thanks to my uncles friends who helped with everything from food, song choices, flowers and loving support.", "business_id": "ZNBOViVvPIpz19j9WWWMpA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_rsJ11lzflOPuoe_oLGSTw", "review_id": "oODKzlOZpTaN2fA5NzVFWA", "text": "This place is AMAZING. They welcome every human being. There was no judgment, just ACCEPTANCE. There was no negativity, just POSITIVITY. I went in with apprehension. I usually go by the philosophy, \"take what you like and leave the rest\"when I left, I actually took 100% of my experience with me, which included a smile.", "business_id": "ZNBOViVvPIpz19j9WWWMpA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ebi30JkOwUzAI-qRchF-xw", "review_id": "h6OjcPKvoWBXZew7-tsebQ", "text": "These people open their hearts and welcome everyone. Your not just tolerated, you are accepted and loved. They don't shove religion down your throat. They teach love! \n\nThey are Science of Mind, not not not Scientology. Not anything like it! \n\nIf you are lookinng for an up beat spiritual experience, go there. \n\nI am so happy to have found CLF.", "business_id": "ZNBOViVvPIpz19j9WWWMpA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GnZWh25MyJD1d5FMKl3QmA", "review_id": "STlb6mvaGX4BXKwkNPT63A", "text": "For honesty, 5 big-ass stars. \nThere ARE honest mechanics. Took my car in this morning to ask for an estimate to replace my brakes which have been screeching to high heaven. They took a look and told me I probably have 20K miles left before I'll need them replaced; it's just the pad compound that makes a lot of noise. Since I only have only 24K miles on the current brakes, this made me quite happy. They gave me their car \"for when you really do need us\".", "business_id": "XidaILPcJxVj6jcujLYoYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YucFo-OGsnoudkp7gn7hpg", "review_id": "Ek88zsFvvdlVGgGsVuw3gw", "text": "I should have written this review years ago. This place is really great. I have been bringing our family vehicles here for the better part of the last decade. They are fast, friendly, and I have never had any issues with the repairs. I used to price shop their rates, but since I consistently found their prices to be competitive, I don't feel the need to any more. It is so hard to find a good mechanic; I'm very happy to have A&B as a neighbor.", "business_id": "XidaILPcJxVj6jcujLYoYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8glFI7gi7nZM932DS7iHsg", "review_id": "JgDVEF93caSlZhswRa8RSw", "text": "This is a great shop!  They are honest, thorough and also timely.  I have been bringing my car to them for the past three years, and they are amazing!  It isn't easy to find a reputable mechanic, but Jose at A & B is definitely one!! :)", "business_id": "XidaILPcJxVj6jcujLYoYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wi8bnLyWpJOt_DV8zqgfZg", "review_id": "r5W69qutiwcDwi2dvnazpw", "text": "There is a reason why the word Best is in the name Best Funeral Services & Chapel. They truly are the best.\n\nMy father died unexpectedly and I didn't have any experience in funeral homes. After meeting with a large funeral home chain, I knew that wasn't the direction I wanted to go. I found Best Funeral Services online and that same day I was able to meet with Julia Ramirez. Their packages were simple and very straightforward. No hidden fees like the other funeral home. Julia was very empathetic, professional and sweet during the entire planning process. I highly recommend her, she is like a friend a friend to me now.\n\nTheir prices were also about 40% cheaper than the big funeral chains. I recommend to skip over the big chains and go straight to Best Funeral Services, and I found out that Best is also family owned.\n\nTheir employees are wonderful and professional, the chapel is beautiful and there isn't any pressure. This is what you need when you are dealing with an unexpected death in the family.\n\n--Andrea", "business_id": "B_ZFDnijOwCOHWJnFZZwKw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wWYohrya_T7k8EL4oS7mJw", "review_id": "sRUIsW39gqdqxdtmpNmkqw", "text": "My daughters Dad passed away unexpectedly. They did not know what to do and where to go for their father's funeral services. After going to large funeral chains, my daughter found Best Funeral Services & Chapel. I have to say I was not with them when they chose it but was very impressed when I first met Julia and the staff there. They were so personable with my daughters and with everyone that attended the services. Julia acted like she knew us for a long time. She made my daughters feel at peace and were there for them when they needed help and advice. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who is looking for a funeral home that are caring and empathetic. Thank you Best Funeral Services &  Chapel for putting my daughters at ease and making their father's funeral services very beautiful and memorable.  \n\nSincerely,\n\nTheir Mom, Erma", "business_id": "B_ZFDnijOwCOHWJnFZZwKw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jiXgwNOub4gCWnhn1Vk40g", "review_id": "j1YDZgLF9cvLsMRhGiUkNg", "text": "My Grandma recently died of cancer without having any money or plans for afterwards, so we picked Best Funeral from a list a hospice person gave us. The building looks really generic and basic on the outside, so I was skeptical. But the girl we talked to, (must've been Julia judging by the previous reviews) was really sweet and patient with us. We could not afford much and were only doing a simple cremation with no memorial service, embalming or anything and we were not pressured AT ALL to upgrade or buy anything that we didn't need. It was very refreshing. The day after the initial consultation, my mom and I were allowed to come back and dress my grandma and do her makeup as she would not have been happy to be sent off into the afterlife looking sickly and wearing a hospital gown. I was amazed that we were allowed to do this ourselves and it made me so happy. I'm bothered by current funerary practices where people just hand their loved one over and have nothing to do with caring for them after death, so it meant so much to me to be able to give my beloved Grandma the final gift of looking pretty on her way out. This also gave the rest of my family a chance to see her looking nice and more how she did before she was sick (they came back to see her for a couple minutes when we were done with the makeover). I know it sounds creepy to do that yourself, but it was actually a very joyful experience for my mom and I that would not have been possible without the awesome girls at Best Funeral. They even came in and helped us without us asking and seemed to genuinely enjoy their work and taking care of the deceased. Thank you so much Best Funeral for making this awful time a little but better for me and my family.", "business_id": "B_ZFDnijOwCOHWJnFZZwKw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bswV-wIGU9Bw4mbxSPdykg", "review_id": "AkIon0mqcg76N4Te-upOxA", "text": "Best Funeral Services has helped my family twice now.  Both times they have been considerate of our spiritual and emotional need to provide the best quality care for our loved ones.\n\nThe focus was on taking care of our loved ones and not on which packages we had to buy.  \n\nAs she guided us through the process Julia  R.  was more of a family member than a funeral director.\n\nThe end result was a beautiful, dignified farewell to our loved ones.", "business_id": "B_ZFDnijOwCOHWJnFZZwKw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wWYohrya_T7k8EL4oS7mJw", "review_id": "k0nTnifzIoSlkAaU0XGouA", "text": "Best Funeral Services and Chapel are the \"BEST\". When my Mother passed away two weeks ago. The first place I thought of was Best Funeral Services for my Mother's funeral services. My daughter's used them for their father's services two years ago. After his services, I remember my Mother telling me how she liked the way my daughter's were  treated by Julia and Allison. Well, when I walked into Best two weeks ago, Julia came up to me and gave me a big hug and asked me \"how my girls were doing?\"  She remembered me from two years ago. Wow, I was so impressed that I knew that I was going to use them. The services were beautiful and they made my Mom look so beautiful. She did not look fake like some funeral parlors make people look. My Mom looked like she was asleep. Julia R. is wonderful and made the whole process go smoothly, from the viewing, to the church services and the cemetery services. I will continue to recommend Best to anyone who is in need of a funeral parlor/chapel. We were treated like family from them and not just another client. Family members that came out of town were so impressed as well. I would like to thanked them again for such a beautiful service and making my Mother look so Beautiful.  And for all the support and help they given me and my family members. Julia R, Allison and the staff of Best, you guys are the greatest. Thanks again. You made the process so easy for me. \n\nSincerely,\n\nErma", "business_id": "B_ZFDnijOwCOHWJnFZZwKw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "OwT8O5qs7Daf140CC_MEjg", "review_id": "ymMIb_zXYtbYk-97_0D6tw", "text": "We used them for my father-in-law who was laid to rest today. They were sensitive, competent, and less than half the price of one of their competitors. We could not be more pleased.", "business_id": "B_ZFDnijOwCOHWJnFZZwKw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bJJhM7tcOYq-7AefQKldaQ", "review_id": "BlrORTOX2G9p9aRYgZtEJQ", "text": "I was set up with this place due to my father's passing. I was very impressed with the professionalism and care that they provided to him and to me. I was able to view him after I had set up all of the services necessary for him and they also took care of the details. \n\nThe pros:\n\n1.  Extremely caring and professional staff. Worked with me step-by-step to ensure that all of the expectations I had were met. They took care of sending his remains to where he wants his service. \n\n2.  Pretty easy to find, lots of parking, and very spacious. They even have a memorial wall for those that may not have specific requests for a burial spot. \n\n3.  Very affordable and provided all of the options. I went with cremation as it was what my father requested.\n\n4. Will help you with all of the legal steps, specifically the certificate of death. They are also very detailed to ensure it answers most questions asked by insurance providers, Medicate, Social Security, and any others.\n\nThe cons:  \n\nNone for this place, just for the state of Arizona and their draconian steps. Too many legal issues, especially when a living will or power attorney are established. If it seems shady, then you can figure it out. If the documentation is present, there really aren't any questions.", "business_id": "B_ZFDnijOwCOHWJnFZZwKw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hQwWbFipLXYmeWStlyhYZg", "review_id": "qJbVgGBgoA23o3f6kFZp9A", "text": "I never thought I would be writing a review in relation to the sudden passing of my Mother....but, I have to say that during the worst time of my life, Best Funeral Services handled everything with the utmost sensitivity and business etiquette. At no point did I feel as if I was just a client or just an opportunity to make money. In fact, after my mother's cremation, Best even called me with an idea on how to save money and I could receive a slight reimbursement - now that is OUTSTANDING customer service. Additionally, I had a few small requests that I specifically wanted for my Mother.....Allison (at Best) was truly diligent in ensuring that those requests were made - which may seemed minor to the average person but meant the world to me for my Mother. \n\nNote - we didn't have an actual funeral at Best because we had it at my Mother's church. Best handled all of the arrangements from picking my Mother up from the medical examiner (coroner) to her cremation and then shipping her ashes. Best was amazing.....and that is coming from someone who lives in California and had to find a place unexpectedly and from out of state (we handled all of the actual business in person).", "business_id": "B_ZFDnijOwCOHWJnFZZwKw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qSUMjhdwp2DS6m0xrBSSAA", "review_id": "dYiKqDLCSHPSO6LM2o2ZBg", "text": "This is such a gem of a location for a wedding or gala. We had an opportunity to tour the facility - and the views alone are breathtaking. In addition, the staff is so friendly and easy to work with. If you're looking for a great place to hold your event (whatever it may be) definitely give the Mountain Preserve Reception Center a call!", "business_id": "cBoOvUP2FZxLNG0yh3bZVA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4ce55R4Wz8BLyVd-d_PJdA", "review_id": "3u06SZC3ROPFX8wHU2kAUg", "text": "With many Brides working on a budget it can be hard to have the day of your dreams on a dime, at the Mountain Preserve you can have your wedding cake and eat it too. The outdoor garden center is a true sight to behold both by day and at night. Flanked by sweeping mountain views and the spectacular city skyline your guests will feel as though they stepped into a whole new world dotted with flowers and fountains to set the perfect mood. Their extra large Bridal and Groom Suites comes prepped with a yummy Cheese / Fruit Platter and Champagne giving your guests plenty of room to primp , prep and party for your big day. Once the ceremony is over it is off to the Indoor Reception Center to party the night away with delicious food , a full bar and space for up to 400 of your closest friends and family. Their attentive staff goes above and beyond to help your dreams become a reality.", "business_id": "cBoOvUP2FZxLNG0yh3bZVA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M6oU3OBf_E6gqlfkLGlStQ", "review_id": "crDWtp2RxeSF8Hr2kV5Gig", "text": "This was the place to be! back in 1983 now time has been harsh to this place. Maintaince issues and rough edges detract from this place.\n\nCeiling  lights missing their covers, Tiles on the outdoor baseboards falling off and covered in over spray from a cheap paint job. Staff wearing tuxedo like clothing that on paper looked good but in reality was wrinkled and a thin facade.\n\nThe food here too lacked any unique presentation or flavor. The bar did seem to have decent prices, and to add to the class the urinals in the restroom have cup holders so you can bring that drink with you.", "business_id": "cBoOvUP2FZxLNG0yh3bZVA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cBJqlNzyoJFak3_XRe2bvw", "review_id": "B7R-5VE01eBK5WTZbqxKrA", "text": "I was introduced to MPRC in lieu of my company's annual Christmas party. Location is tucked aside a mountain with a view of the city but not exactly in the best of surrounding neighborhoods. We were here during the day so we didn't get those twinkling night time views, which I can imagine are just fabulous! The reception space is outdated but large, especially the outside patio. Buffet food was chicken, prime rib, pasta salad, salad, veggies, mashed potatoes and a roll. The food was fine, just your average banquet hall food. I think for this occasion, the space worked but thinking of it as a reception for a wedding, I wouldn't even go there unless you don't care what your reception space looks like and/or are on a tight budget. There's really nothing special about the space except for the views. Next!", "business_id": "cBoOvUP2FZxLNG0yh3bZVA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "26ZfvTOvwPGB7NfXPBROhw", "review_id": "uxksx6WbgtTHy-k8wmeEfg", "text": "Dr. Simpson has been my dentist since 2000.  A number of my colleagues in the health professions see him too.  He has quite the following of patients who are medical doctors.  Doesn't that tell you something in itself?\n\nThe most impressive thing I find about Dr. Simpson is his wonder hands and skill with the needle and local anesthetics.  I don't do will with pain.  I get faint around needles.  I can give 'em but I can't take 'em.  I NEVER feel or see Dr. Simpson's needle.  But I get the numbest darn lip ever.\n\nI've been through a number of his hygienists.  He lost a really excellent one shortly after I started going to his practice - she married and moved away.  This latest hygienist is very good:  precise, gentle, and complimentary even to me on my apparent good toothbrushing!  :)\n\nI LOVE Pamela, the front desk person.  She'll chat up a storm with you, check on your insurance and admire pics of your kids all at once.  She rocks.  Front office people can make or break a medical/dental practice.  Dr. Simpson has no worries here.", "business_id": "_ofao_kfutdp71Bh9JiyOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x4eIi_YiwKj1pzcspeLt-Q", "review_id": "3VxeVIroL3mEaE9lX47iiQ", "text": "My son and I have been seeing Dr. Simpson since about 2003...and I must say that this is the BEST relationship I have been in with a healthcare provider in years.  What a terrific OFFICE!  The people there are always kind, especially Pamela who mans that front desk with such incredible skill.  She is savvy with insurance, warm with patients, funny and so very kind!  \n\nI can cite lists and lists of reasons why you should visit this Dentist...\n--My son fell off the jungle gym (or something like that) at school and dislodged a tooth - and Dr. Simpson checked his tooth immediately upon arrival, explaining what had happened and giving us our options.  It was a baby tooth, but my son was pretty shaken up and we wanted to make sure it could stay in his mouth for the balance of it's short life (it did!)\n--My husband (then fiance) hadn't had his teeth cleaned in a while and wanted to have then cleaned and x-ray'd....only to find out he had periodontal disease!  Dr. Simpson was on it immediately and I am told he enjoyed a thorough cleaning with some relaxing gas and tunes from his iPod - reportedly the most comfortable cleaning of his life (seriously?  I think they scraped his teeth down to the roots!)\n--And ME!  I have pretty good teeth but Dr. Simpson reminds me of how to keep them that way, and he's saved me from a couple exposed roots and some tricky plaque deposits!  Whew!\n\nWhat makes this more impressive is that we tried to LEAVE Dr. Simpson when insurance issues made it tough for us to stay...and we tried another dentist and everyone BEGGED me to let them go back to Dr. Simpson.  So..humbly and politely I rescheduled with Pamela who welcomed us with open arms...\n\nDon't bother looking...there isn't another Dentist like this!", "business_id": "_ofao_kfutdp71Bh9JiyOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "siNULTrwgQWOGbvGSsjFmQ", "review_id": "46FeCzcI1dbbZnMEPYGNCg", "text": "Dr. Simpson is the best dentist I have ever been to.\n\nAnd I have been to my fair share of dentists.  First off, I am a bit of a freak when it comes to oral hygiene.  Second, I am missing teeth.\n\nNot that you can tell, and all thanks to Dr. Simpson.  The story of why I am missing teeth is a long and agonizing one (it involves childhood trauma, something called root resorption, and even the Peace Corps believe it or not).\n\nAnyhow, long story short, I needed to get an old bridge replaced and I had to pay out of pocket to do so.  To make matters even more interesting, I had to have a tooth pulled AND get a root canal.  This entire process could have been a nightmare, but it wasn't and that is thanks entirely to Dr. Simpson and his always excellent staff.  On one occasion I was having extreme pain, and Dr. Simpson saw me in his office during his vacation (He even had to bring his daughter in with him!  Who does that?!  Dr. Simpson!  That's who!).  He is very sensitive to pain and ensures that even the most routine visit is as pleasant as it gets.\n\nMost importantly, my teeth look great and almost everyone is surprised when I tell them that they are false (many of them, anyhow).\n\nIf you want to go to a great dentist, someone who will make your smile look great, won't hurt you, will take the time to hear about your problems...you HAVE to go to Dr. Simpson.", "business_id": "_ofao_kfutdp71Bh9JiyOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wpzKJORxvWVfXL7AdKjhvg", "review_id": "ZVY680MitpFM7YKzUdL0xQ", "text": "Amazing Dentist... Amazing Practice... Period\n\n\nI had neglected my teeth for far too long... Between having extreme anxiety and not having insurance, it had been a while since I had been to the dentist.  I found Dr. Simpson based on searching for a sedation dentist and reading the few reviews online.  \n\nDr. Simpson runs the best practice in town bar none.  His office Manager (If she's not the office manager, she should be), Pamela, is on her game, always on top of scheduling, insurance issues, etc.  A true pro when dealing with all of my na\u00efve questions and showing downright care and compassion for me.\n\nHis dental assistants are super friendly, very thorough, and pleasant to work with.  I never felt judged for having a not so perfect smile and the assistants were full of informative tips on how to better take care of my teeth and gums.  \n\nDr. Simpson, himself, has hands of gold.  My treatments had to be broken up over several visits (not his fault, that's just how bad I let it get) and before every treatment I expected pain, blood, needles, drills, ax murderers... But it never happened.  Every time I have been in to see Dr. Simpson has been a gentle, painless experience.  My mouth has healed and my teeth and gums truly look better than I ever though they would.  \n\nThe sedation can get a little pricy, but I had a panic attack when visiting another dentist for a simple procedure so the extra money is well spent to not have to go through that.  \n\nEVERYBODY SHOULD SEE DR. SIMPSON FOR THEIR ORAL CARE!!!!", "business_id": "_ofao_kfutdp71Bh9JiyOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uthuz-H1WQgKzN_xt-4RIA", "review_id": "nrqA1HED5n4rx884WkcToQ", "text": "My garage door opener died a few weeks ago. This company came out and replaced a part. Was working for 4 days. Then died again. They came out a second time and fixed it again. It broke down 3 days later, same issue. Called for a 3rd time and was told a tech was coming. They didn't show. Mix up in the office apparently. Rude receptionist didn't want to make things right and said a tech may come in 3 days. Techs were nice. Who knows whats up with my garage door opener. But geez...horrible customer service. Note: my home warranty company chose this company. I did not. Having someone else come tomorrow.", "business_id": "Ptp_ubUWdDHr_-QFVERSOg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ij82_DOUO_zqni57y20F-g", "review_id": "r6VH6JoY5bsuxbXgiPbY_A", "text": "My home warranty company referred me to Hung-Rite they came when they promised an replaced the torsion springs the service person was very helpful and gave me maintenance tips and explained the warranty.Service on the phone is great,  I now have a problem with the lift motor and asked my warranty company to send Hung-Rite, within 5 minutes they worked it out called me back and made the service appointment.", "business_id": "Ptp_ubUWdDHr_-QFVERSOg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-r2u8wvUPOhaod8UTfOb9A", "review_id": "MEwMpS9ucyRawLN_om1AGA", "text": "They were pretty awesome! We bought our home a month ago, and this was a first time ever having an issue and having to use a home warranty. Late friday night we had a small accident our garage door came off the railing and almost fell on our truck, leaving the truck stuck in the garage without us being able to drive out. Our home warranty dispatched these guys, and even though their office was closed on the weekends they were able to still send someone out to us on saturday morning. I made a follow up call to hung rite early saturday morning to find out what time they were coming out, the lady informed me it will probably be on monday since their offices are closed on the weekends and they will not receive the dispatched order until monday. I told her that wouldn't work out for me since my truck is pretty much stuck in the garage, and the door is hanging halfway open. She quickly started working on a resolution for me, said she will work something out and call me right back. A few hours later their guy showed up and quickly repaired everything. Even though most of it was not covered by the home warranty he still gave us a reasonable price for the repairs. Way less than we prepared ourselves to pay. Overall they are great. I def. recommend them", "business_id": "Ptp_ubUWdDHr_-QFVERSOg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BRqAtsWSTyHSd9z2g9Fd_Q", "review_id": "CYqHKE7Gib3KTuL5pzVB8A", "text": "The repair man said i needed a new unit... I told him I wanted the same kind.. They hung it then he said oh your Key pad outside  Does't want to work with your new unit.. Its 70.00 more for the key pad.. OK fine... Then at night when i went out to get into the car there was no lights ,and the belt is hanging and they rod bends when it closes...I called and let them know and she told me that was extra for the sensor  and when I told the Women on the phone that I wanted it done today.. she got very rude with me...and Hung up on me . I have to wait another week beucz I work!!!! I see at least 150 people in my place of business and I will NEvER refer them...And I will make sure i tell every client about them.", "business_id": "Ptp_ubUWdDHr_-QFVERSOg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BRqAtsWSTyHSd9z2g9Fd_Q", "review_id": "-tnatP5XgDc22HLJquUHlA", "text": "So they came and fixed everything I had a problem with ... they restored my faith ..", "business_id": "Ptp_ubUWdDHr_-QFVERSOg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CQVPwymzvS01Re6O4DATGQ", "review_id": "AvI3nAcw2bLOqQW_2rnD8A", "text": "These folks were called via my home warranty company. Had a bad experience with Sears awhile back and was glad someone else was called.  They worked with me on the time. They came over. The guy was nice. Garage door fixed!  I would be happy to use them again!", "business_id": "Ptp_ubUWdDHr_-QFVERSOg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "laCazhJFJLeZHM60PgWtxw", "review_id": "AUAuYKpSpBLvVgB_m7gHFw", "text": "Was having trouble with my garage door and my warranty sent them.  Although, my warranty did not cover for the service repair I was very satisfied with the service and professionalism.  My garage door panels are bent and they gave a competitive quote for new panels.  And although I did not buy the panels at the time they were not pushy about trying to sell them and asked me to consider them when I decide to replace them.", "business_id": "Ptp_ubUWdDHr_-QFVERSOg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vfeyvR-dm6mtb3_hiVBvGA", "review_id": "v3WmYWUhb_7PuBRA_10zxA", "text": "The spring broke on my garage door.  The home warranty company called this company.  The receptionist was friendly and helpful and made every effort to work me into the schedule on New Year's Eve since they were closed on New Years Day.  The repairman named Ramon came right before 5pm.  He was very professional and friendly, he fixed the spring and took the extra time to oil all the rollers and change the light bulb in the garage opener unit.  \n\nExcellent job fixing the door, and I was so impressed that at 5pm on New Years Eve, when I'm sure he wanted to call it a day, he came and did a great job.  He was friendly, professional, fixed the broken spring, AND he still took the time to do the extra things like oil the rollers and change the burnt out light bulb in the unit.  That kind of service needs to be acknowledged!  I would definitely use them again and recommend them to anyone who wants the job done right, done quickly, by and done by friendly people.  No nonsense, no drama - just got the job done.", "business_id": "Ptp_ubUWdDHr_-QFVERSOg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "WWxCMDn8rVHIrIFoKRcRDg", "review_id": "bgYMt5hE1erX1SNy5qIhZw", "text": "Yay! I'm a fan.\n\nI've used City Wide Pest control many times for spraying inside and outside my house to control the bug population at my home.\n\nThe technicians are always very professional, friendly and are willing to answer any questions you may have.\n\nUnlike many other Pest control companies, City Wide does not require you to sign a contract or agree to a certain number of months of service. You can just ask them to set you up month to month and they'll give you a call each month to see if you would like a service scheduled.\n\nNothing but good experience with City Wide so far. I recommend them.", "business_id": "y6dEkjR5FMP2h1L5V6pI4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3BvvoNFdTkzb8cqmxA6W3g", "review_id": "f_H9qP_irj5y2GHrlI8REQ", "text": "Definitely!\n\nCity Wide Pest Control has good service and a great price. \n\nThe technicians are always on time and friendly they will show up as early as 7am if you need. They have a 21 day warranty if it rains and the price is less than any other company I have used.  \n\nThere is no contract or agreement needed and you can have them call you monthly to set up service or you can call them on a as needed basis.\n\nI definitely recommend them.", "business_id": "y6dEkjR5FMP2h1L5V6pI4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lSVYGyvW5OBBDuYeTdAYNg", "review_id": "gS7WkOEOaiOkPorEV8AZEQ", "text": "I decided to use City Wide because of their lower price.  Well I should have known better.  I was using another company for my pest control but thought I would give it a chance since I was trying to save a little cash.  One night inside my house, I almost stepped on a scorpion and I never had problems with scorpions with the other company.  Two days later, I found yet another scorpion in my house. I called City Wide the next day and told them I found two scorpions in my house.  The customer rep was extremely rude and condescending with me.  She told me I could up my coverage but it would cost a lot more.  Also, they would charge me another $25 fee on top of my monthly charge since they had just been out to my house to spray.  I DO NOT recommend City Wide and would suggest to seek other companies unless you want bugs, critters and scorpions living with you in your house.  Because City Wide was not spraying the right stuff, I'm now behind the eight ball and dealing with a pest issue!!", "business_id": "y6dEkjR5FMP2h1L5V6pI4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0rc3bZdU-WfIm0At5T7HgA", "review_id": "iHPIJQblGx5bHe7ypMabRg", "text": "Bought a house and immediately noticed spider webs and crickets all around. Decided to go with these guys when I received a post-card in the mail for $39 for inside and outside. \nThey gave me the time frame of 2-5pm, which sounded awful to be waiting around for 3 hours. But the technician showed up right at 2pm, I was pleasantly surprised. \nHe explained to me exactly what he was using and what it was for and also helped clarify what I was seeing. \nHe was in and out in about 30minutes or less. Very polite. Received a call a day later to check and see how the service was. Then received a letter in the mail with another deal for the full year. \nOnly down-side is the treatment only lasts about 30days where others last about 60 days. But they do offer a 21 day guarantee-if we see bugs return they will come out again. \nOverall I'm pleased.", "business_id": "y6dEkjR5FMP2h1L5V6pI4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mNRNO1LliIUqeYHh6hc7QQ", "review_id": "i_QLERLM2i3yAo4JXVrAcQ", "text": "I liked that they offer respray if you find critters within 21 days of spray, but after 3 months of service, have had to have re-sprays EACH month. Paying extra to treat for scorpions and there are now scorpions galore and worse than prior to exterminating...\n\nAnd to make matters worse, they give a 2-3 hour window to be home and twice now, have not met that window or bothered to call to let me know they were not going to make their time slot, leaving to to reschedule and play the \"wait around for the bug guy\" all over again.\n\nDo yourself a favor and find a more reliable company.", "business_id": "y6dEkjR5FMP2h1L5V6pI4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EKqU57l_zGj4tUkjOPIiaQ", "review_id": "mSM4lUHE_4EnL6rc643Ibw", "text": "My husband used City Wide for pre treatment on building pads so I called them for our home.  We had the best service man for the first couple years, then a different one every time.  I just did not feel comfortable with many of them and I kept calling for resprays.  The last guy they sent out was \" mr. know it all\"  refused to spray for ants in the yard because he knew it did'nt work but had a product he could put on the mounds and we should point them out to him.  We have an acre and have no idea where they all are.  We saw bugs 2 weeks later and are shopping for a new company.", "business_id": "y6dEkjR5FMP2h1L5V6pI4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZByDRM1sUxiLycAPTIRnBQ", "review_id": "dpyJ7SpZBOXXcAzJVnCqhA", "text": "Second time out for spraying. On time.......but\nBefore starting the job asked for the charges. Was told there was a previous balance????  First time immediately paid with check. No prior authorized work other than the first time.  No way there should be a balance. Then representative comes off with an attitude. Needless to say, no work performed.\nToo many other competitors to put up with hassle of poor business customer service. Would not recommend.", "business_id": "y6dEkjR5FMP2h1L5V6pI4A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pi_f7sm9mclhBMtRHvGL1w", "review_id": "kSLxRXEE3aof_D0Xo4A1Ew", "text": "Super-divey,  locals kind of place. Everyone was friendly except one drunk young guy who was acting kind of territorial. My buddies said it was the best Bloody Mary they've had.", "business_id": "s5HAJmxNrWjQv_MNLHAMFQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ziCKT5n58tcVfgksImx0VQ", "review_id": "6rHq6uugtML75nIjpbKHlw", "text": "My home warranty company assigned them to look into my A/C issues. My experience began with them calling me on Thursday night saying that they would be out on Friday. Someone would call me between 6:30 - 7:30 AM to schedule a block of time for the visit. \n\n8:00 AM Friday morning and I haven't heard from anyone. I called them and they seemed annoyed that I was bothering them with such pesky things as scheduling an A/C repair. Just because it's 115 degrees outside, I have an 18 month old daughter, a pregnant wife and my A/C isn't working doesn't mean I have an emergency. \n\nThey gave me a window from 10 AM - 2 PM. @:20 PM I call the office. Again they seemed bothered by my call. The lady puts me on hold while she calls the repairman.\n\nWhen she comes back on the line she wants me to feel assured that he is still going to make it to my house today. He was in Sun City......I live in Scottsdale. Why did I wait around for 4 hours for them to tell me not to worry he will only be another 2 hours or so?\n\nI can't give you a review on their service because I called another A/C repair company.", "business_id": "6r3IKtsmMexNfsZK6bxvLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ST8Yzlk2MqKlcaLqL2djBg", "review_id": "ZEZCUoCqGBr9J3VHmS5lIg", "text": "i'm going halfway here. like the reviewer before me, our home warranty assigned them to us (we had another company come out 2x's, then lee collins 3 times....all this during the 115degree heat wave a few weeks back....no a/c!). first time they came out, said there was nothing wrong and filled freon and left. in 10 minutes, only hot air again. \n\nwe called back, said they would come back in the morning. they did, nothing fixed. i called back. said they'd be there the next day b/t 4-6pm. never showed up. i bitched and moaned and so they came again the next morning, 8am. FINALLY found the problem....broken fan motor. fixed it, it's cool again. \n\ni know nothing about a/c repair. seems like a broken motor would be easy to spot, but like i said....now they have to come back to turn some switch back so we get heat in the winter. i've called to get that done...we'll see.....\n\n5 stars for ken, the president, who came out himself to fix it. 2 stars for the initial hassle of not getting it repaired and one of the service reps for not even showing up.", "business_id": "6r3IKtsmMexNfsZK6bxvLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CnljH7lCImG1eS76KzDIiw", "review_id": "YSW-83Qhzy4_STi06Kbo0A", "text": "My warranty company sent them to my home to replace a valve on my evaporative cooler. A guy shows up and starts working on my AC unit. Claimed there was a clog in the valve. Funny, 'cause the AC was working just fine. I directed him to the evaporative unit and he then said he would be back the next day with the part. I called the next day to find out about what time he would come and I was told they didn't know he was coming back. He did show up, tinkered on the roof a bit, came down and shoved his paper work at me, and I signed. I tried out the unit later in the evening, let it run about 40 min., turned it off and found the problem had not been solved (water continues to run after unit is turned off. Simple valve replacement.) Not only was the evap not fixed, but when I got up the next morning water was running out of the vent in my kitchen! I called and got a very rude Ken on the line who said gruffly, he would have to take care of it himself. It never happened. Ken did show up after I put a stop payment on the check I gave them. He did stop the water from running out of the kitchen vent, but never did fix the evaporative cooler. I had the same conversation with Ken 4 times. I couldn't figure out if it was Ground Hog day or just like two parrots having a conversation. It has been 28 days and I have gotten nowhere with these people. They never initiated a phone call to me, except to find out why the check was returned. Like the previous reviewer, I was surprised at how annoyed they seemed each time I called. Well, Now I am annoyed and I am DONE!!!", "business_id": "6r3IKtsmMexNfsZK6bxvLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D6vC3rxUoCDN_l1HK7TF-Q", "review_id": "qnJz00PIUL5LiMJIU35pjA", "text": "Lee Collins has been taken care of my personal and rental proporties here in the valley for about 15 years and they have never failed me. I am happy with their service.", "business_id": "6r3IKtsmMexNfsZK6bxvLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Da4aw-NF9ond8U6XYRmT0g", "review_id": "idIZ-LXygG02Y-7LzK1EpA", "text": "My home warranty company had assigned another worthless company (Papworth) to come out and fix my AC when it went kaput. 4 hours and no phone call from Papworth I call them . they tell its going to be 5 days before they can come out...in July...in Phoenix. I called the home warranty company back and they assign Lee Collins. Since I had to fuck around with the Papworth all day Lee Collins could not get out the same day but they came out the next morning. Ken from Lee Collins showed up and pulled the motor only to find out it was a 4 bracket motor and not the typical kind with 3 brackets. He called the supply house and the 4 bracket motors were all on back order. Now here is where things get interesting. \n\nKen told me he had a shop at his house and could fabricate a custom made bracket and fit it to a new motor and bring it back the next day. We had managed to borrow a portable AC unit in the meantime so another day without our main AC wasn't going to kill us. When he showed up the next day he had actually found a four bracket part that fit at his shop and had it installed and cooling the house in no time. Ken was going to spend his evening in his shop welding a new bracket if he couldn't find one....this was really going above and beyond.", "business_id": "6r3IKtsmMexNfsZK6bxvLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "beShwmAox4M76sU2X7UrBw", "review_id": "eWqd3Dafj8BJEDuf09YfdA", "text": "This company put the wrong size fan motor in our air conditioner because he didn't want to drive across town to get the correct one. Lazy, crooked and awful. I would never do business with these people again!", "business_id": "6r3IKtsmMexNfsZK6bxvLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sl9wlDluyRJCNFGA6bKH3Q", "review_id": "HeonMHvM9b9wnuH7qEX3Sg", "text": "One year ago Lee Collins was dispatched by the American Home Shield warranty repair company to replace a condensor fan motor on our central air/heat pump. They couldn't find the correct 3/4 horse motor with the the right shaft size at a distributor that was conveniently located so they installed a motor with a smaller shaft and used the old fan with a bushing that compensated for the size difference. After the repair the system was so loud that we called them to come back to listen to the unit which they did. They said that they thought it was because the old fan was heavy and so installed a new, lighter fan. It seemed to have helped the noise a lttle bit but it still sounded loud. Fast forward to now, 12 months later. The sound got progressively worse until the system failed yesterday. This time were were lucky enough to have a family friend who is a pro HVAC repair tech come to check out and repair the problem. He replaced the bad motor with the correct OEM motor and fan. What he discovered was that the fan that the Lee Collins tech had installed  a year ago had blades that were pitched in the opposite direction so rather than blowing out, the air flow was blowing in the opposite direction making the unit run very hot and inefficiently.  The old, bad motor and reverse fan blade combo drew 7.5 amps and the new OEM motor with the correct fan draws 2.2 amps. So beware of Lee Collins Air Conditioning and American Home Shield. Oh by the way, the air container is now very quiet!", "business_id": "6r3IKtsmMexNfsZK6bxvLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VExeQ1xSQP4MoB45sXTqZA", "review_id": "8ZTs-1sv6VsvOkt5XhiiMA", "text": "I have used Lee Collins for AC issues for the past three years. They are always thorough, prompt & very reasonably priced. They just left my house after I called them early on a Saturday morning, here within just a couple of hours & issue repaired immediately! They will always have my business!", "business_id": "6r3IKtsmMexNfsZK6bxvLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4P5FrTEAmzIBJgIT4Autew", "review_id": "_plFD9RQPfhtBIqvUUovaA", "text": "What a great place to have your car properly repaired after a collision.  Tim, the manager, is awesome.  He personally reviews your repair work needed with you and answers all of your questions.  Tim works well with the insurance companies and keeps you up to date with your car's repair process.  On the day that I was called to pick up my car, I was amazed.  He stayed at the shop an hour later due to late repairs and my pick up time.  He  had a driver waiting for me at the car rental business ready to pick me up and take me to Andy's Collision Center on Cave Creek Road.  When I arrived, the car was spotless inside and outside and the repair work was impeccable, not a flaw in sight.  Well done and may the business of many clients flow your way!  Andy's Collision Center is so deserving of the many more praises that are sure to come.  Thank you for taking the time to care about the repair work of my vehicle and the personal communication that makes your body repair shop so very special.", "business_id": "73jwOJnbvtLTRO4hG3jrnQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "flCbS6yoTZmTGAoGEzbT9g", "review_id": "g0ZpjGZISIfq6_AvhhjGHw", "text": "Andy's took amazing care of my vehicle.  From detailed auto body work, fair estimates to sensitivity for how long I had a rental vehicle, Tim and his team of technicians went above and beyond!  Highly recommend!!", "business_id": "73jwOJnbvtLTRO4hG3jrnQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rxyjNc9M4_kAPesywk8V7A", "review_id": "ewQMkcang-iia54549JIPA", "text": "We had a great experience here.  If you find yourself in the unfortunate position where  you need an auto body shop after a collision, I highly recommend Andy's!  We have used them twice (don't judge), and each time have appreciated the time they took to thoroughly explain the problems and what our vehicles would need, including costs of parts and labor.  They made getting and returning a rental car simple.  They're very kind and respectful, and do a great job at what they do - both of our vehicles came out looking as \"good as new.\"", "business_id": "73jwOJnbvtLTRO4hG3jrnQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YSLvm0K2CDXKl67WkpgCxA", "review_id": "dvWAzmcWxjuhAY4_nmzQ_Q", "text": "So, in 2011 I purchased a car battery from AAA which cost at least $150 (from what I remember). I know this sounds ridiculous and makes me appear a little stupid, but at the time I was stranded at QT and had no one (including a boy I was dating who was minutes down the road from my location) who would help. I figured (a) they have a mobile battery replacement service, (b) I'm a member, (c) I'll most definitely get a good deal, (d) I'm a grown ass woman who doesn't need the help of anyone (except AAA - obviously) and (e) what sounds better right now than sitting in my car in this 115 degree weather, while enjoying a nice six pack of Kiltlifter, and waiting for someone to come replace my battery for me on location!?! Anyway, I feel like AAA raped me with what I was charged. To make a long story short (this is getting way out of hand), my battery died again just last week. It hasn't even been two years since it was replaced. Brother came to my work, jumped the car, and we drove it here because it's close to where I live. The guy was SUPER nice and helpful, checked the battery for me, let us hang out in their store while I called AAA (as, again, it was like 110 outside), and even looked into how much they would charge me to replace it if I was not covered by AAA's warranty. I went back in the store while waiting for AAA to see what I would be spending, as I was told over the phone AAA would prorate the cost of my new battery. Maybe he wasn't even that nice, but he just kept helping me - knowing I was waiting for AAA and that I might be wasting his time. Maybe this is what customer service should be like. I'm typically just so disappointed these days that I dread asking for help. I feel like people are either (a) overly friendly/fake in an attempt to sell or (b) super rude and could care less about your business. So, AAA came and replaced my battery for FREE in Autozone's parking lot, as I was still covered under warranty. The moral of this story; however, is that I received awesome customer service here and will return if I need to in the future! Thank you nice Autozone worker guy!", "business_id": "oxPXa21PPFtgjE6P4C3IDw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ce8xwlBo_kLPw2JdBImjbA", "review_id": "QrSVgKLzYDJRSvtaI-5c4Q", "text": "Simple need but they were quick and pleasant and right place at the right time.  Good job guys and thanks for your help!", "business_id": "oxPXa21PPFtgjE6P4C3IDw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WCbfa5qfyQ0WO41XWq5Uaw", "review_id": "II2F_hqytBjWvnLsifYy9Q", "text": "Just needed some lights, went in got some, they came out and helped me install them. After finding out I bought an incorrect light, they exchanged for the right one, and again helped me install it. Amazing service, and great atmosphere. Never going back to O'rielly again", "business_id": "oxPXa21PPFtgjE6P4C3IDw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "eBFm-lABQiKpaUcPDfYOgA", "review_id": "WaMK3sJrhZzZV0wz89yChA", "text": "no one has reviewed this place? really? i guess i shouldn't be surprised because when i first moved back to phoenix and someone said we should go bowling in sunnyslope i thought they were on meth. and the bowling alley would prolly be a great place to score some more.\n\neven when you see it from the outside, you will be like \"uh-uh, i ain't goin in there.\" but the inside of this place has been DRASTICALLY remodeled from its early days. it is actually the nicest and coolest bowling alley i've ever been in. \n\nits got an awesome bar with flat screens and great beer on tap including stella. its got some pretty good pop art hand painted all over the place. and just overall they did an amazing job with all the furniture, carpet, and carpentry required to turn a p.o.s. bowling alley into a great hangout.\n\nthey of course do the friday and saturday night late night bowling thing. it's actually been the best when the guy who runs the counter just picks the music, a lot of indie rock and other good stuff. other times i've been there when they hired a d.j. it has been less inspiring.\n\nbut overall this place is awesome. if you haven't been yet you need to give it a try despite its absolutely terrible location.", "business_id": "MSnAOSajkFXLojJWgRjMCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 12, "useful": 8, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "qGl5y-nDG-Dhah9V439yww", "text": "Oh Sunset Bowl. How do I put this gently. I'm not one to just spurt out my opinion...BUT DAMN YOU ARE WEIRD...Oooooppps. Sorry. Let me say, I had af fantastic time. I bowled my ass off. I slipped. I guttered. I drank more Bud Light than I have since 8th grade yearbook camp. Damn. I am so bloated. Front desk/shoe rental fiasco with Dave, the lovely Jacqui and I was, well, it was puberty. Puberty?. You know...awkward. I mentioned the yelp event and John was aware but not, shall we say, oh, um helpful. \"Go wait in the bar!\" As typical of my thirsty, nerdish, self,  I was first. I don' t mind being told to wait in the bar (OK, Kristin, stop lauging), but again haven't heard that since 8th grade yearbook camp as well. Bar service was attentive, yet uneventful, not energetic and I realize what it's like not to fee like a regular. Cuz she really focused on them. Too bad I wasn't wearing a fishing cap, sporting an unkept mustache and drinking, drinking...oh,um I know...BUD LITE! Stardust was clean, had great murals on the walls and a great scoring computer thing mcbob. But had NO tables for our beers and snack. Can't wait to bowl again!", "business_id": "MSnAOSajkFXLojJWgRjMCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "gq_G5VCDziyEV2-bzGuqzw", "review_id": "_opt8Nq9COSKdm4PqeVA7g", "text": "You know, bowling alleys are pretty gnarly regardless of the location, but I was SHOCKED at how amazingly clean and, dare I say, classy this joint is (for a bowling alley, natch). Even the bathroom's were sparkly and lacked that tell-tale urine smell that I am seriously over-assaulted with (I think 5% of my reviews have some sort of urine association. It's on attack). \n\nI particularly enjoy watching a grown man say on his walkie-talkie \"Yeah, we have a ball problem that needs addressing, over.\"\n\nYes, yes we do have a ball problem.", "business_id": "MSnAOSajkFXLojJWgRjMCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "A_O8wZOsMTPwyeYA4-Rsow", "review_id": "VnJVvpEslSKtasBO-yf1fA", "text": "Why can't the attendant understand a simple direct question?\n\nCan someone please tell me just where the Hell I'm supposed to put my freakin' drink?\n\nand worst of all ... my balls don't fit in this place.\n\n*one extra star for the bartender offering me her personal lighter \n*minus the extra star for not having any matches", "business_id": "MSnAOSajkFXLojJWgRjMCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "1f6ZV2xs6QJX71mAVsSbLQ", "text": "So while it's off the beaten path, I actually kind of liked Sunset Bowl. I particularly liked the surly remarks from counter guy.  He was funny.  \"Yes, you need to leave one shoe of your up here, because you know people really want these stylish bowling shoes of ours,\" he deadpanned.\n\nIt's cool. That's how they do it back in Cali. No biggie.  I did really like the bar area.  It's clear that they remodeled many parts of the facility from the front counter/shoe rental area to the U-shaped oak bar.\n\nBig props to the bartender/TV controller who was with me on the whole Desperate Housewives thing if it was to show - which it didn't.\n\nThe minuses I have to say are the lack of tables at each alley and the archaic ball retrieval machine thingy - which lacked an air dryer.  When it comes down to it, Sunset Bowl just doesn't do it for me like Christown.  They have the perfect balance of retro-old and modern new.  3.5 stars.", "business_id": "MSnAOSajkFXLojJWgRjMCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "WZCAwPXauKtNoAhHK2-pCA", "review_id": "0Tbv1BSsd8VY3v-0_l26tw", "text": "Had to throw in my 2 cents.  If you read about the event, then you may know I was once an avid bowler in a former life.  Shoes, I owned a pair.  Ball, custom made.  Leagues, I was in several.\n\nWhich is why I hate bowling these days.  Huh?\n\nAlleys these days try to be all trendy and crap.  They all look like a Scottsdale lounge with big couches and funky videos playing in the background.   And on any given weekend night you might get \"cosmic\" or \"glow\" bowling with the same thumping music and strobe lights you might find in a Scottsdale lounge!  The most egregious of these types of places is Lucky Strike in Boston (though Kings comes in a close second).  Bleck.  Not to mention they charge like $10 a game.\n\nWhich is why Sunset Bowl gets 4 stars.  My perfect alley is straight out of The Big Lebowski.  Complete with broken ball returns, balls that have extra holes drilled in them for no apparent reason, pool tables with ripped up felt, and the original Virtua Fighter arcade game.  $3 for shoes, $2.50 a game, $6 pitchers of beer.  Heaven.  The only way this place would have been better was if they had the old-school desks and overhead projectors to keep your own score.  But I doubt anyone these days is capable of keeping their own score - math is for computers.  Bah!  To their credit, the automatic scoring system would mess up and give/take an extra point on about 25% of the tosses.  Stellar.\n\n \"The Dude abides. . .\"", "business_id": "MSnAOSajkFXLojJWgRjMCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "3NlrLWgEsZUyPoCItSxnRw", "review_id": "bi4sip_LWju_KARb9x-w6w", "text": "I've lived in this 'hood for well over 25 years and I've seen this bowling alley go from the \"original\" Northgate to the Sunset Bowl.  Although we mourned the passing of Northgate and one of the finest bowling alley diners in Phoenix in the \"Jubilee Cafe,\" the new owner, Dale Everett, has certainly done a great job of refurbishing the place.  Ably assisted by a holdover from the old place, Ms. Shelly, this place's charm is that the stuff works 80-95% of the time.  I mean after all, do any of us work 100% of the time when we are nearing 50 years old?  So if you want to have a REALLY good time for next to NO DOUGH, come up to beautiful Sunnyslope and experience REAL bowling at the Sunset Bowl where the DUDE STILL ABIDES.  And be sure to say hi to \"Asta\" the mascot of Sunset, Dale's lovable Rottweiler.  It's where swingers meet, baby!", "business_id": "MSnAOSajkFXLojJWgRjMCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 21, "useful": 21, "cool": 22}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "5xbJemhGcAe3U-LZCaHr0A", "text": "Best.Bowling.Ever. Well... not by me. I bowled terribly, but I pretty much had the best time ever doing it!\n\n$11.85 for all you can bowl for four hours plus shoes on a Friday night?!? Bargain! $2 beers (Bud Light). I don't drink that piss water but everyone else seemed happy. \n\nKick ass DJ rockin Van Halen, Michael J, Phil Collins and The Temptations!? Chickity Check!\n\nQuite possibly the biggest parking lot in the world. I doubt it has ever been filled up.\n\nThe bartender was slower than the second coming... literally. I must have missed two round of bowling waiting for my drop top. This is the only reason I am giving it four stars and not five.\n\nSO, yeah... I have my own shoes and ball. I'm a geek, nerd, dork, whatever. Unfortunately the sole of one of my shoes broke off in transit so I had to borrow some from the alley. They were pretty dope. I actually considered leaving the one shoe they take in collateral so I could take those awesome bowling shoes home!!\n\nAll I really have left to say is that this is the best bowling alley I have ever been to!", "business_id": "MSnAOSajkFXLojJWgRjMCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 10, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "MUHoBFzwRoXpCpgYSN8KRA", "review_id": "ZjppBGoWGtKE1Wj8jUK38Q", "text": "i'm with amber.  great night, except for the horrible awful excuse for bowling on my part.  unlimited bowling and shoes for $12, decent booze prices, and everything works.  The only down side was the pace at the bar.  we waited and waited at that bar, and it wasn't even that busy.  part of me has to blame the new-fangled contraptions they have for dispensing shots and in lieu of a normal tap, and the amount of time it took to log in or whatever he had to do on the computer.  \n\nanyway it was a good night and i would totally recommend this alley for cosmic bowl anytime.", "business_id": "MSnAOSajkFXLojJWgRjMCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 9, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "6WrOT1dj6sigl_voiwQ7HA", "review_id": "mG7qP3OHMc9wM5rFDprG0g", "text": "\"What do you do for recreation?\"\n\n\"Oh, the usual. I bowl. Drive around. The occasional acid flashback.\"\n\nI do not actually like bowling. It's my nature. I only like things that i am good at and I am not even certain I would like to be good at bowling so I had my reservations when being invited to hang with the Optimism Club kids but I love these kids so...\n\n \"Fuck it, Dude, let's go bowling.\" \n\nI do have to admit; I really had a blast here. It is vintage and scummy on the outside which to me is just a bowling alley being honest with itself. It looks so old and dingy from the outside that you are slightly taken aback by the automatic doors. It's a bit like you have never seen one before and wow isn't technology amazing?\n\nI have to say the bar service was a little slow. They rotated between three bartenders and 2/3 of them were ok so I will let it slide. The third on the other hand was probably better suited for my cube-monkey, paper-pushing job. The beers were however $2 for a domestic in a red dixie cup. It reminded me of the days I could get a red dixie cup foe $2 with free refills all night. Ahh college days...\n\nWe were here for cosmic bowling. It was somewhere around $12. I hadn't bowled in probably 5 or 6 years and I am pretty sure I paid twice that then. Great prices. \n\nThe DJ was spinning some pretty excellent tunes (hard drives spin so I can still say \"spin\" right?) My favorite part of the evening went something like this.\n\nMe: \"This DJ is playing some pretty decent stuff, but I think he has re-played a few songs since we've been here. Kinof lame.\"\n\nFriend: \"That's Cedric Ceballos.\"\n\nMe: \"What's Cedric Ceballos?\"\n\nFriend: \"The DJ.\"\n\nMe: (Looks closer at DJ) \"Holy shit the DJ is Cedric fucking Ceballos!\"\n\nSunset Bowl is pretty damned close to exactly what a bowling alley should be; and remember \"This is not 'Nam. This is bowling. There are rules.\"", "business_id": "MSnAOSajkFXLojJWgRjMCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7zDqr2I0-xpw9HF5Ha54cA", "review_id": "qVhq2-kbcsNYC4mE8Nl7Ag", "text": "Best. Bowling Shoes. Ever. \n\nYep. I said it. I'm not taking it back either. I got me some bomb ass bowling shoes that I actually want. Where do they buy these fantastic things? Mine were this awesome almost olive green color with burgundy laces. Fan-flippin-tastic.\n\nThe inside of the bowling alley surprised me and made me smile. The tables were actually exquisite. Yes I also used the word exquisite in regards to bowling alley decor. The bar was gorgeous too. The animations and clips between frames and so forth were a little odd and unexpected but pretty hysterical. I loved the murals on the sides of the lanes that worked perfectly with the cosmic bowling lighting as well as the mural on the back wall near the bar that showed a tale of bowling long ago.\n\nSome of the set up of the alley was awkward, such as the huge tables being out of reach from the bowling area and therefore are probably only used in leagues. The bowling area seating wasn't anywhere near as exquisite and had no place to put your drink but on top of the bowling ball shelf. \n\nThe music was hopping though the transitions between the songs could've been better and some of the songs were repeated. However, the birthday medley that was played in my honor was an amazing mix. The bar was also a little slow but the prices were great. The price for bowling itself was also a bonus. $11 for all you can bowl *and* shoes on a Friday night is pretty stellar. \n\nSunset Bowl also was willing to work with our event in advance and was super fantastic. They make me want to go bowling more often.", "business_id": "MSnAOSajkFXLojJWgRjMCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "RMX11FC48KZTYIeExtGUCw", "review_id": "2ruHZc7yrN-F3a2CczRIbw", "text": "Love Sunset Bowl. Love it!\n\nWith it's kooky retro neon, and Crumb-esque murals, it's a funky change from the cookie-cutter AMFs out there. \n\nFor a bowling alley bar, the bar is pretty good! It's really nice, and has great prices.\n\nThe weekend \"Boogie Bowl\" is fun too. It used to be, they laid out a huge binder full of song titles, and you just wrote down the numbers for each song you wanted to hear. \n\nThen the lady punched them into a machine that played the music. That system created an incredibly diverse playlist.\n\nHowever, last time we went, there was going to be a DJ. We left before he got there, so I don't know if he's any good. In the meantime, they let us do the song list thing!\n\nI'm only deducting a star because there is no longer a restaurant there. I was so counting on some chili cheese fries to fuel my bowling.", "business_id": "MSnAOSajkFXLojJWgRjMCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a4LJJU26cSE7k12-0sEw0Q", "review_id": "PbeWlSqZhX9BWtWoDqwaFg", "text": "One of the last independent bowling centers left in town. Probably the best bowling in town, too. Great bar! \n\nThe pro shop and restaurant are an endless revolving door. If you book a party here, stay all over them. The owner, in particular, is a real scatterbrain.", "business_id": "MSnAOSajkFXLojJWgRjMCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uI-9gvOlvq-l9s57tjLrJg", "review_id": "TA695L-Y5Jg-BXkEIYqHdg", "text": "I'm pretty sure this is now called Let-it-Roll Bowl.  I've been here twice in the last few months and it is a really fun place to have a party. The bowling is cheap as dirt, the drinks are cheap as dirt, and the restaurants food is VERY good. \n\nI was here just last Friday night for a girlfriend's birthday and we had a blast.  It was during cosmic bowling and I think EVERYONE had a great time.  Cedric Ceballos was the DJ (yep, you read that right). He was OK. I've heard better, but for sort of a \"low rent\" part of town, it was wonderful. And very inexpensive.  I will keep visiting as long as they keep their prices right and the atmosphere light.", "business_id": "MSnAOSajkFXLojJWgRjMCg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vsXP832M0kOxKpfduD7dWw", "review_id": "TH45GK3xVkadJpiMJ38_JA", "text": "Taking my car to the shop is like going to the dentist. I can sometimes get a little stressed out about what's going to happen and how much it's going to hurt (cost) but it's a necessary evil. \n\nIt was a relief to find Central Car Care. This family owned car service and repair place at Dunlap and 3rd St. offers reasonable prices ($19.95 for an oil change), patience (when I'm asking my 80-billion \"how do you know you HAVE to do that\" questions or whine about how badly I do NOT want to spend my money on fixing my car) and fair, honest service (when my replacement battery didn't last a full year, they changed it out for free!). They've always completed my work on time and greet me by name when I walk in the door -- even when I don't have an appointment and it's been months since my last visit. \n\nThey guarantee all of their work (parts and labor) for 15 months, 15,000 miles, which gives me some peace of mind. And, host an annual customer appreciation event where they discount tires, oil changes and the like... \n\nIt's conveniently located by the Sunnyslope Transit Station, so public transportation makes for easy access (although, shuttle service is available and they have rental cars if it's an overnight deal). \n\nPaul, Tommy and Rex are awesome and do a great job taking care of me and my vehicle!", "business_id": "xJ9kdujal0bSGlZ9tsvrYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "vsXP832M0kOxKpfduD7dWw", "review_id": "7R-D_OFUR-or1mzwNIVQDw", "text": "I still love this place. Today, I brought my car in because the tire was low. Seems I've run over some nails. While waiting, I noticed they have one of those arcade basketball games to play for FREE while you're killing time. I TOTALLY suck, by the way. Didn't make a SINGLE shot. But, it's something to do beside watch Oprah!", "business_id": "xJ9kdujal0bSGlZ9tsvrYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pxnb0sxtR_AXu86tLkn4Mg", "review_id": "YZ35iffuAII2YWaXObzb5w", "text": "A family-run place that really strives to please.  Timely and accurate service, drop off option, accomodating wait space all make this my go-to car spot.", "business_id": "xJ9kdujal0bSGlZ9tsvrYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "66-nmBKKCG-NetEtGL6pQA", "review_id": "KAWrPC9zFf0dbzbQWatDZw", "text": "i love, love, love the high level of customer service that paul and his staff provide at central car care.  i recommend them to all my friends.  good service, nice people, great prices, reliable.....  what more can you ask for?", "business_id": "xJ9kdujal0bSGlZ9tsvrYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QDn0Td1yXw43eSTWv7T1Rw", "review_id": "bKy2QlL2m6YQqJn_nQZ2Sg", "text": "Great service! Checked and filled all tires from a warning indicator when on way to work early in am.", "business_id": "xJ9kdujal0bSGlZ9tsvrYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YwsP21V2ATnquSHJqQj00Q", "review_id": "JM5YsqG3qvrqBbEvLwW0wQ", "text": "Once again, I took my vehicle to Paul @ CCC and am an extremely happy customer.  I was able to drop my car off early.  I was given a phone call once diagnostics were finished an quoted a very fair price for my repairs. Everyone at the counter was absolutely a pleasure to work with.  This is my go-to person for regular maintenance and unexpected repairs.", "business_id": "xJ9kdujal0bSGlZ9tsvrYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ms2YxFSQfDEIINH3EyuHGQ", "review_id": "tQjKyTPtpLjAmXTywE-ZLQ", "text": "If you are looking for an honest, caring, and thoroughly competent mechanic, then you need to take your car to Central Car Car, a family owned business (three generations!). My family and I are moving to Seattle and I took my car into CCC for a tune up and to get my tires replaced for the drive up to Washington. Paul and Rex gave me a good price for those services and made me and my family feel welcome and comfortable in their shop. \nIn the process of changing my oil, Paul found an important part in my engine that needed replacing. When I told him i could not pay for the extra part in full, Paul offered to help me with the finances, which he was in no way shape or form obligated to do. He understood my situation--the move was only four days away and the car part was necessary if we were going to make the trip--and HE OFFERED TO HELP. What a great guy! What a great family! What a great business! Easily the best experience I ever had with a car repair shop. It's no wonder that CCC scored an A+ with the Better Business Bureau. \nI would recommend CCC to anyone with any car-related issue.", "business_id": "xJ9kdujal0bSGlZ9tsvrYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BwkTv3TlgyM4itPXvUlplw", "review_id": "pawpmDIi6YiANmKM4ZMJdw", "text": "I recommend CCC to my friends.\n\nI stopped by Central Car Care 3 years ago, because I had a nagging problem with my car. They figured it out and fixed it. Then, I had a battery problem and I asked them about it and they checked it for free.\n\nI have an old Blazer, so they have repaired many worn out parts. Recently my air conditioning system, started blowing hot air. They got the job done quickly, professionally and I was happy to have cold air.\n\nThey always do a great job and charge me a fair price. They are nice and talk my language, which is not \"auto shop language.\" In all these years, I don't have one complaint about Paul, Rex, or anyone there, just praise for their great efforts.", "business_id": "xJ9kdujal0bSGlZ9tsvrYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NzBjcnyCqlnmVW5FceNn3A", "review_id": "sXxRWh1euNXIt0-SmbW_iQ", "text": "I've been looking for a car repair shop to be my 'go to' shop for all of my auto needs.  After looking online, I stumbled across CCC's website which was top notch & full of information.  I then proceeded to Yelp & read all of the positive feedback regarding CCC so I decided this was the shop I wanted to check out.  \n\nI went today at 7:15 to get my power steering pump replaced. I was greeted by Paul was friendly & sincerely eager to help.  While waiting for the repairs to be completed, I sat in the waiting area with a couple other customers.  Rex came in & greeted them by name which told me they were repeat customers (good sign).  One of the customers told me she'd been going there since 2004 & wouldn't go elsewhere. \n\nMy repairs were completed as promised & the experience was exactly what I was looking for.  I can guarantee you 1000% that I'll be going back for all of my auto needs because of Paul, Rex, & the type of service I received.", "business_id": "xJ9kdujal0bSGlZ9tsvrYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5v-2WRegOeMiUt-COZhVfw", "review_id": "DqqyAGaD3SJg5hLcwy7FLw", "text": "Central Car Care is the most honest,  trustworthy, and reliable auto repair shop I've come across in a long  time.  I found them on Yelp and I'm really glad I decided to take my car there.", "business_id": "xJ9kdujal0bSGlZ9tsvrYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MEVbxwmO_l9xe25jzGzZIA", "review_id": "G_4HwZXUj_8r8F0KNHXBIg", "text": "I will leave a review about two aspects of this business. First, their waiting room is fantastic, a flat screen, many magazines and a pop a shot basketball hoop. \n\nBut it being a mechanic, the most important is the honesty and transparency. I took my car in for a new battery. I had gone on vacation, left my car out in the blazing sun of the Sky Harbor parking lot and it drained. I jumped it at my house and drove it in the dealer which was about 20 miles away. They told me I needed new belts (which I do) and a new alternator. I know there was no way I could drive my car from the airport and then to this dealer if my alternator was out. I then went to work and ran the most common alternator test to check it and it turned out to be fine. \n\nSo the bottom line, they lied and told me I needed a new alternator ($260 + labor) when I did not.", "business_id": "xJ9kdujal0bSGlZ9tsvrYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HzfWEVSxEVx58Le48JvrpA", "review_id": "fDm6BuAZWXUGCq0P8L3bhg", "text": "Honest, trustworthy, professional.\n\nSeveral years ago I worked for a tour company that took all of their vans to Central Car Care to get serviced, so when I saw a groupon for an oil change here I decided to take advantage.  I came away with a good experience and a well running car.  \n\nA few months later I had my brakes changed at a Just Brakes who told me my brakes were going to fail and that I needed to do an extra $350 worth of repair to be safe.  I called Central Car Care, explained the situation, and told them I was nervous about the safety of my car but thought I was getting scammed.\n\nThey told me to bring my car down and they inspected it for free.  They told me my car was safe and didn't need the work that was suggested.  I offered to pay for their time, but they told me to just bring in my car when it needed repairs and my continued business would be thanks enough.\n\nI don't think I've ever been to a mechanic before that said I didn't need suggested work done.  Thank you so much.", "business_id": "xJ9kdujal0bSGlZ9tsvrYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BEYqy_TARvXpvCYuXbIkdA", "review_id": "bQL_CZnspM803HnpUrvipg", "text": "Honest, trustworthy, fair pricing, flexible. I feel very fortunate to have found a mechanic i dont have to doubt!", "business_id": "xJ9kdujal0bSGlZ9tsvrYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kjnznsE7LsddoNWDzE79Fg", "review_id": "ot3LpgQXdOLLnLu5IQjm6w", "text": "Love, love, LOVE this place! Always helpful and very professional. Family owned and quick turn around time with your services.\n\nI orginally found this through a Groupon ad they were offering for an oil change special and I have been going back for a few years now for all my services and new tires. The people who own this are honest, hard working and very quick. I will never go anywhere else for my car care.", "business_id": "xJ9kdujal0bSGlZ9tsvrYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fzYyZjjevBtg_JIJIoj6Jg", "review_id": "TBcIAPp5v0C3tX8KQ1oQZw", "text": "An excellent local garage. They are friendly and efficient while treating customers with respect. Their prices are excellent.", "business_id": "xJ9kdujal0bSGlZ9tsvrYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cxOLDfjjPAgu3lPuiFZB7A", "review_id": "9bbbZUPddkvkWTUTU4HsBA", "text": "Came in for the first time due to a great groupon deal... And I got to say, I would most certainly come back here. Everyone I encountered was very friendly and respectful. I knew of a couple issues with my vehicle coming in, and they did bring them up with a price quote and explanation of what the problem and how they fix it. There was absolutely no pressure to get it fixed right that second... So needless to say, they have earned my future business.", "business_id": "xJ9kdujal0bSGlZ9tsvrYw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lMS9mDMkdKZQ79NBot8srQ", "review_id": "_PU3dxz9FBPZkjgR4yr6SA", "text": "Mendelson Dermatology is a great company.  We've gotten to know the staff fairly well and they're great people, too.  If you're looking for a dermatologist in Phoenix... this is a great spot.", "business_id": "EmO9TrzP8wB1tB1E8WM-_Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4G_Khg9ZEvn_H3PHGXjG7A", "review_id": "gwwhhgrmnmn_zyXoDAIZoA", "text": "The Mendelson Dermatology team is amazing! Friendly staff and even more so, dedicated to helping each and every customer! If you are needing a dermatologist, Dr. Mendelson is highly recommended.", "business_id": "EmO9TrzP8wB1tB1E8WM-_Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hfgzp4Gb0ssUHZD-6pjMHA", "review_id": "IowQxf9Tm4RHUls_bUmkpQ", "text": "Mendelson Dermatology is a GREAT company.  The staff is so friendly and knowledgeable.  I would highly recommend them if you are looking for a dermatologist in Phoenix.", "business_id": "EmO9TrzP8wB1tB1E8WM-_Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fCDsJINnhFsnJNHGp0nSsA", "review_id": "Nxq4fCkFYcFQ67P-5pqSvA", "text": "Best muffler shop in town. There are VERY few shops that I trust, and Mighty Muffler is one of them.  Greg has worked on multiple cars and has always done a great job.  If there is ever any issues he takes care of the problem, no questions asked.", "business_id": "6FECmOLQSICW1ykyBbEHng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Uuy-y2PRxWmfczCAcy44ug", "review_id": "UlOoHeNm-2QhGak_-vbj1g", "text": "What a great place!! I was having muffler and exhaust problems (my civic sounded like a chopper), so I took it to a large chain auto shop, they said they didn't wanna risk touching my car, since they don't specialize in mufflers. They recommended mighty muf'ler. After a day @ their shop I get a call saying my car is ready. I'm expecting to pay upwards of $500, but the man at the shop said he didn't want me to pay for what I don't need, and that he would just patch up what needed patching. $25 later, my car sounds like new!! great place, and very friendly!!", "business_id": "6FECmOLQSICW1ykyBbEHng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S7IdIhlmcP7nG2_GCZAqEA", "review_id": "1j5hpYqCfFiFDgAW4qkoCg", "text": "Went to Mighty Muf'ler based off other Yelp reviews. Greg was excellent! Went in with some noise problems and he took a look right then and there. Didn't have the part on hand but was getting some in after the weekend, said the repair would be about a buck and quarter. A few days later I called to see if I could stop in and he had everything ready to go in just over and hour. The quote was accurate and he even did some extra welding where he saw it needed to be done. Very friendly, I would highly recommend.", "business_id": "6FECmOLQSICW1ykyBbEHng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xCY9C6KN9xTDzKrow9iivQ", "review_id": "bIN2sPTvZ17dSzrfkzx7pA", "text": "I was told to see Greg after a local shop diagnosed my exhaust problem.  He took a few minutes to look at my car, told me what I needed and what it would cost. I went back a week later, he did the work in the time he told me it would take and there was no surprises and my car is doing well. I would recommend this place over ANY muffler shop. Plus you support local business and not a chain.", "business_id": "6FECmOLQSICW1ykyBbEHng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SHcX9hp5RG3-OqsbvissIQ", "review_id": "g5Hfyzw2_qV0Rty0ZVzQ8w", "text": "Got me in and out fast, inexpensive, and friendly.", "business_id": "6FECmOLQSICW1ykyBbEHng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JdB61ZARmEI0uN8Uigs09A", "review_id": "tihbVcjjbq_dIfjQEZbUwQ", "text": "I've never kept a car more than 2-3 years and never needed repairs. My current car has low mileage, looks like new but is 11 years old. I am learning fast about car repairs. I have only lived here for 8 months in central Phoenix and have needed minimal repairs. When my exhaust system started to rattle and made a deep throaty noise I feared the worst, a big bill. I could tell the muffler was sound but the issue was further in. I took the auto to a local well rated ( in Yelp) national franchised shop. The mechanic told me indeed it was not the muffler but all the brackets and piping upto the manifold needed replacement for $250. He already put the car down off the lift so I could not see it. I declined and went to Fry's. There I put down a towel, went under the side to look. An elderly man came up to see if I was having a problem. I explained what happened and he immediately told me to go to Gene at Mighty Muf'ler who was an honest local business. I went there, Gene immediately put the car on the lift, immediately diagnosed it was a rusted hangar clip, he fixed it, shaved away the connections on the connecting pipes and charged me $30. In this day and age to have an honest professional, I reccomend him highly. Even if it was more expensive, he took me underneath and showed me exactly the issue.", "business_id": "6FECmOLQSICW1ykyBbEHng", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "AnH84g9V10x41CXmCvcaFg", "review_id": "W-9To0d9hYISpQrJ1dwytA", "text": "Du Nails is a busy little shop in an easily accessible plaza.  The parking is adequate, and the location is good.  It's in the same plaza as Pei Wei, Sauce, and Safeway, so it is easy to run errands while waiting for your appointment... or to get your nails done before picking up carryout.\n\nThe shop has the ambiance of a garage. There is no attempt to decorate or provide comfort.  This is a place to get the job done as fast as possible, so don't expect to come out feeling relaxed or better about anything except being able to check another errand off your list.\n\nThe technicians do an adequate and totally impersonal job at applying and polishing acrylic nails.  They have Spa chairs for pedicures.  Their pedicures are better than the nail services, but the garagelike atmosphere really detracts from the experience.\n\nThe thing that struck me here is that they are geared to provide one kind of service.  They are good at applying a tip and covering it with acrylic.  If you want tips applied for a special event, or are happy with polish instead of a pink and white look, and do not need a lot of atmosphere, i would recommend them. They do not backfill well, and they do not want any client who requires more than their regularly allotted time to do nails.\n\nThe only person in the shop who does sculpts without tips is the owner, Du.... and he seems to prefer not maintaining clients.  I have sculpts instead of tips, and he did not want to do my nails after a couple of weeks because \"it took too long.\"  I have 2 friends who tried his shop.  The first time they went to him.  When they returned to have their nails filled, he had another tech do the job and they were less than happy with the work.", "business_id": "LwwQ9CLHOXVqfWCC7IlNKA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HFIuj45MwNx-cJkTamazSQ", "review_id": "XtUautkgMumHby8FUgvuYA", "text": "I like this place ! I always get my nails done by Mr. Du himself. He is the best. Talkative and sweet and he does a really good job.", "business_id": "LwwQ9CLHOXVqfWCC7IlNKA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pk1X4SOz1Hqit5mKiw-RXA", "review_id": "s30HWbC0127JQeK1bIJ6mw", "text": "Let me preface this review by saying I went there for years, off and on, before Today.  Du himself is a FINE nail tech and does excellent work.\n\nHowever.\n\nI attempted on my last visit to make an appointment for the fill I wanted today.  He said \"no, you no need appointment, just come in.\"  I reiterated my desire for an appointment and a second time he refused to make an appointment for me, instead insisting that it'd be fine if I just came in.\n\nSo I (like an idiot) listened to him, and arrived today at 10am.\nHe said \"30 minute wait.\"  Grudgingly, I accepted this.\n\nBy the time 50 minutes had passed and 5 clients (who all had appointments, btw) were taken in past me I lost my patience and called him out.\n\n\"What you want me to do?\" was his only reply.\n\nDu, I want you to take ANY APPOINTMENT A CLIENT REQUESTS and NEVER turn down an appointment because that means LOST INCOME.... because sure as the sun shines in Phoenix, I will be taking my business elsewhere from now on.\n\nPS - he says they open at 9am but on 5/28/13 at 9:15 AM when I pulled into the parking lot the lights were OFF and no one was there.  When I mentioned this he pshaw'd me and told me I was wrong.  My check-in at another salon half a mile down the road at 9:20 would suggest not.", "business_id": "LwwQ9CLHOXVqfWCC7IlNKA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3uU_6L8GnFOHTsO4I3oedg", "review_id": "asFGafPO6dPvTfgdnY_haA", "text": "Got a full set today and they look so bad. So many flaws. The polish is sloppy. They don't look neat and clean.", "business_id": "LwwQ9CLHOXVqfWCC7IlNKA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u9qSCYpj0ACk27I6SaV5oQ", "review_id": "xJUqoTrd20D9j0y0NUquNw", "text": "Great job! They were able to fit me in as a walk in even though they were very busy. The pedi was great and the fill was even better. Finally after many tries I found a place that didn't cut me with the drill. I will absolutely be back. Everyone was so friendly and knew each other by names. Obviously a well loved establishment.", "business_id": "LwwQ9CLHOXVqfWCC7IlNKA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2lYhxtc7SU5quIEd-As5AA", "review_id": "K21Hi5D_250Um5_X3CP0OQ", "text": "I will not go any where else to get my precious Mercedes tuned up and fixed. The staff is always courteous and always knowledgable about everything. They truly have a passion for what they do. They are always honest and wish to keep you as regular customers. It's unlike the dealer where everything is expensive. Eurocar Center is where I have becoming since I bought my Benz. I will continue to come here when my garage is full of Benz! I love cars....so should your repair shop. Definitely worth the drive no matter where you are coming from. Plus they have candy.....caaannndddyyyyyyyy....delicious candy. Haha! Anyway? FIVE STARS!", "business_id": "dFB-hp_RBPMpfkF7RajOMg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SK7E5s-9KORCCjagvrUtxw", "review_id": "K7C_OzeT5RV-wCEdL8136Q", "text": "I also will never go anywhere else again!  They have all the factory equipment, knowledge and experience needed to repair Mercedes and will do a better job than any of the dealerships or garages.  I wish I would have known about this place years ago!! They are honest and go above and beyond. No need to go anywhere else.  Pass the word Mercedes lovers!!!  Thank you Euro Car Center!!", "business_id": "dFB-hp_RBPMpfkF7RajOMg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V-xWBJJzY-k-Id8Zbzu14w", "review_id": "c5IMXgDSGdxm5iCmEOBw9Q", "text": "OMG, the best place to take your Mercedes.\n\nSam rebuilt my transmission, and put in a new starter, and replaced the rear seal, and installed new valve cover gaskets, and intake manifold all for an amazing price of $3,500.\n\nSaved me AT LEAST half of what Schumacher European would have charged me. \n\nI'm putting Sam in my will:-) I love this guy!\n\nTerry S. Smith\nDesignated Broker\nRain Dance Realty\nDirect (602) 763-1858\nScottsdaleForeclosures@Gmail.com \nhttp://www.RainDanceRealty.com", "business_id": "dFB-hp_RBPMpfkF7RajOMg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GnZWh25MyJD1d5FMKl3QmA", "review_id": "ExTYjZQR4zBCZxXXAT0qbA", "text": "Open early, open late - 6am to 10pm on weekdays, which is so handy-dandy for us workaholics. For this reason alone I could not go anywhere else, as up until this recession thingy my life has been all about how to get life done while working a gazzillion hours. That said - I've been a Suntown regular for 9 years (anything that CAN be dry cleaned DOES get dry cleaned) with overall consistently good results. The husband has had a few buttons ruined and a couple times had an errant staple in his shirt (???), but the problems are limited to 1-2% of the total items we bring in, so I can live with that. Because of those hours. Dreamy.", "business_id": "RMcSaSsKiIRTO-OO-6kW3w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DJ1T6ZCsG0ANSEK6YsqHBQ", "review_id": "nA-7Ju86ZPqb1xvf2UGBQA", "text": "Don't even think about going here unless you enjoy rude customer service and bad work.", "business_id": "RMcSaSsKiIRTO-OO-6kW3w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VnOtsJ2514YIAd0fM2O8oQ", "review_id": "k1Z_y1mV3of8Jsl0AsibFQ", "text": "Great cleaners, open weird hours, always polite to me, anyhoo.", "business_id": "RMcSaSsKiIRTO-OO-6kW3w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YwsP21V2ATnquSHJqQj00Q", "review_id": "obT8cpDDK7wnpgnESdOpYg", "text": "Not that impressed.  Maybe I should have read other reviews from Google (http://maps.google.com/maps/place?hl=en&safe=strict&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=suntown&fb=1&gl=us&hq=suntown&cid=9747720966802647969)  Regardless, I took two white shirts and black capris in. Both shirts came back with stains still on them. I mention this because I took them to another cleaner and the stains were gone.  Again, not impressed.  :(", "business_id": "RMcSaSsKiIRTO-OO-6kW3w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L6-K7i4Ir1blOPOpLM3AcA", "review_id": "yLc4xZi0AnyHTC7TgsRgSw", "text": "I finally had enough!  \nIt all started out great (as most) for me.  Loved the hours and convenience.\nThen they went to a \"PAY FIRST\" policy.  Ok, I guess, but what if every service based business did that?  don't you think that is kinda strange?\nThen things got worse.\n1.  Girl at counter.  Real harsh and angry.  probably not the best choice for any business.  I felt as if I was mentally abused by the time I left.  It is OK if you don't have any question relating to your laundry.  Eye contact is out of the question.\n2.  THEY decide what will be dry cleaned or laundry.???\n3.  if your buttons are thick, there is a problem\n4.  if your shirt doesnt button all the way down, there is a problem\n5.  Linen blend?  there is a problem\n6.  They iron your shirt from wet to dry.  No dryer.  When was this normal?\nGreat place I guess if you don't expect much and have traditional dress shirts.", "business_id": "RMcSaSsKiIRTO-OO-6kW3w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4dRhf0d3Pxfog0bRewmjrg", "review_id": "5pmBpVnB7LCRvBWESf8d9w", "text": "HORRIBLE PEOPLE  they shredded my brand new garment.  The manager was trailer trash rude but finally said that the owner would call me within two days.  Four days later I tracked down the owner.  i barely got a word out when he started screaming at me that the garment was old.  Then he called me a liar and a cheat and told me to get the F out of his store.  This was the worst experience I have ever had with any business.", "business_id": "RMcSaSsKiIRTO-OO-6kW3w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n5r0zhic4m9MiGH-7Hjziw", "review_id": "zWwhwD8HwkjV_6ko7dMc8g", "text": "Crackheads should not be managing a business.  Crackheads should not be anywhere NEAR a business that deals with humans.  \n\nFirst time experience was great.  Efficient, affordable and good results.  \n\nSecond time experience (only the SECOND TIME), HORRIBLE.  They told me they did not have my clothes.  Crackhead did NOT ask me for another number or any other information in order to find me in the system.  Boyfriend dropped off my clothes and crackhead misspelled my name and hence created a whole new profile for me.  Went in to get my clothes and she blamed US for her not being able to locate my clothes.  Not only that but her attitude, tone, and words were absolutely horrible!  \n\nShe yelled at me in front of the other customers and told me/us not to blame her for the mistake and to get out of the store.  She would not even give us a name.  And this Joe character is the owner???  Riiiight...Joe...\n\nDO NOT go to this store unless you count on luck to get you through.  Just as you can never reason with a drunk, you can NEVER reason with a drug addict.  They will always be right and they are crooks.\n\nSpending another dollar for a nice experience is worth it.", "business_id": "RMcSaSsKiIRTO-OO-6kW3w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "26ZfvTOvwPGB7NfXPBROhw", "review_id": "ct3VCei6A4lKLk9M65uDjA", "text": "Ditto on the rudeness.  Perfect from William B in another review: \"Girl at counter.  Real harsh and angry.  probably not the best choice for any business.\"  Oh my goodness....with the eye rolling and sighing!!!  She had to credit me my PREPAYMENT back (no other cleaner does that) so I could gather my garments back and take them elsewhere.", "business_id": "RMcSaSsKiIRTO-OO-6kW3w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zDWflc8y95ZmKgGMkppFcQ", "review_id": "1I0CWsPP9tFzzTJLNUTxvQ", "text": "I wouldn't give them 1 star for honesty.  The 2 out of 3 times I've had dress shirts laundered there at least 1 shirt is nearly shredded.  The 1st time when they said the shirt was old I gave them the benefit of the doubt.  Of course the owner, Joe, was never around to talk to.  Today I pickup shirts dropped off Saturday.  The girl attendent shoed me another shredded shirt and tried to tell me it was old.  Not this time, the shirt was almost new and had been only worn 2 or 3 times.  She said oh yes this shirt is old.  So she calls Joe over, he said the same thing shirt is old, must be a canned response.  I responded that it was not.  Joe said yes it is and tried to show me by tearing the fabric with his fingers.  Joe could not tear the shirt..  I said the shirt has been rough handled.  He said no,\"it's old\" and I responded it's not and then he called me a lier and said this shirt is old.  Flat out called me a lier.  Now I was mad.  I was told to leave the store and said not until you reimburse me for the shirt.  The girl said I wouldn't give you a dollar for the shirt, leave and don't come back.  Trust me I won't even if I have to pay a little more for the laundry.  Two out of three times is not good.  I would not recommend a rip off, dishonest business to anyone and not this place.  There are better and honest cleaners out there that care about your business.  The girl and Joe were crude, rude, foul language and crooks.  I agree w/Joan and all the others that had a bad experience @ Suntown, same experience.", "business_id": "RMcSaSsKiIRTO-OO-6kW3w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VnOtsJ2514YIAd0fM2O8oQ", "review_id": "nZkVRd4bUkMj-QbHOz80GA", "text": "I've been here in the past few weeks and still get great service. They now want advance pay, but still provide very good cleaning services.", "business_id": "RMcSaSsKiIRTO-OO-6kW3w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "mqELWLgzXtcQDCxY60Xkyg", "review_id": "ferx3mfaWngbmohmZEhGMg", "text": "My neighborhood cleaners. I been dropping off my clothes here for many years. As a business professional I have a ton of dry cleaning on a weekly basis. The affordable services makes it convenient and easy on the pockets to return. As you can see I am the duchess with my consistent check-ins. I am just impressed with the prices, services and fast services. I can take my items before I get to work and pick them up once I get off. They offer same day service for $3.00 per item. I have even taken some upscale dress wear that I wore at fancy parties and weddings. The cost was slightly more because the items were delicate but I did not loose a sequin. Even though they are not responsible if one is lost I still have yet to have had one missing. I leave there feeling like a pricness...", "business_id": "RMcSaSsKiIRTO-OO-6kW3w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y3-3szrx-UPkVBmljfBNnw", "review_id": "azHnKLDBycRp3Jl6kFwfPA", "text": "I must admit  at first I was pleased with my dress shirts. But that ended with the first sign of a problem. I took a skirt for my wife to be cleaned. It came back with the hem completely pulled out. I went back and I was told that \"Hems Fall Out Sometimes\". She said she would take care of it. So when going back to pick up the evening employee says that will be $15. I am told to  the speak to the manager if I don't like it. Well it went downhill from there. She said that \"Hems Fall Out Sometimes\" and the charge stands. I am fair minded and offered to split the difference. NOPE!!! I am stunned that the owner/manager would let an established customer leave over$7.50. Glad I know now over a skirt instead of a $500 business suit. I am out and will NEVER EVER do business there again. In a crisis, that is how you know truly how someone does business.", "business_id": "RMcSaSsKiIRTO-OO-6kW3w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4XBMayAAcs2-V54JEaLhGg", "review_id": "3BpGb5cknP_1qdAd6_RJqQ", "text": "Rude  management, out of order/dated machines and low heat dryers....Overheard manager tell a customer to, \"go f### yourself\" after customer complained that the machine he was using was not getting hot water and he would like a refund. She then continued by saying \" our hot water machine is broken and that there is nothing she could do\"....", "business_id": "RMcSaSsKiIRTO-OO-6kW3w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lPr9mkNM5V1_CMmbNbjFQQ", "review_id": "QJnuhyhGijYCSuHIwuiHdw", "text": "Today was a first, I had a police escort to pick up my dry cleaning!!! I dropped off my shirts a few days ago, when my sister went to pick them up for me one of my shirts was missing and a City of Phoenix Police Officers shirt was in with my stuff. Accidents happen, no big deal, so I thought. When my sister asked about my shirt the manager was extremely rude and then transferred her to the owner who hung up on her! That is when I went in to go find out what was going on. I asked for the manager Cori and no sooner did I tell her who I was, she started to yell at me and tell me there was nothing that she could do for me and that they didn't have my shirt. Obviously frustrated, I asked her to contact the owner Joe. She called him and he told her to tell me to leave the property and that they could not do anything for me. I then asked if I could look through the racks of clothes to see if I could find my shirt. This really set Cori off and she threatened to call the police. Knowing that I had done nothing wrong and finding this all very amusing at this point, I told her to go ahead and call the police. They showed up a few minutes later and started asking Cori questions. She then yelled at the officer that was asking her questions!!! While I was outside I noticed what appeared to be my shirt hanging on a rack near the front door. I told the officer and he took a look at the shirt. It matched the description of my shirt that they lost, however it had another customer's name on it. Attempts were made to reach the person, but all we could do was leave a message. An hour later I received a call from one of the Officer's and he told me that it was my shirt and that the name on it belonged to the Officer who's shirt was in my stuff. The Officers met me at the cleaners to pick up my shirt, just to make sure that nothing additional happened. Needless to say, I now have to find a new dry cleaner and highly recommend you do the same.", "business_id": "RMcSaSsKiIRTO-OO-6kW3w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "W9n_ZyVCXD0HfPqn6qriOw", "review_id": "pw_OpZllFsPHyazmo3NaKg", "text": "You're not going to find a more well-informed, friendly, helpful staff anywhere in the valley.\n\nIf you're looking for hiking, climbing, backpacking, camping, boating or rescue gear, AHS is the first and last store in the valley that you'll need to visit.\n\nMy girlfriend just purchased a new backpack and AHS spent as much time as necessary educating us and ensuring that she got the best pack for her needs and budget.  They also put effort into making sure she got the best fit by custom matching the waist belt, shoulder harness and pack to her body.\n\nREI can be good, but AHS is great.  And definitely worth a visit.", "business_id": "b-IWZuVd3f0GcbtetwG5WA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "AnH84g9V10x41CXmCvcaFg", "review_id": "l4TQRHqSMk9jzsQ-b_xAog", "text": "Before REI had even considered opening in Phoenix, there was Arizona Hiking Shack. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful. They are very good at fitting their customers with the right gear. They make every effort to be sure that you have what you need and are prepared for your hike, climb or backpacking event. They are also a great resource for local maps and information.", "business_id": "b-IWZuVd3f0GcbtetwG5WA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fGmrkZJJmeTpNsPoFUf-YQ", "review_id": "rMjCjxCvzbdSAuakPqM4kw", "text": "Hands down, the best hiking supply store in the Valley.\nI am a huge fan.", "business_id": "b-IWZuVd3f0GcbtetwG5WA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a21Hi7I1AabvTDlXja1atQ", "review_id": "Z3Qd5QCouVZvr35BztqUwQ", "text": "Extremely knowledgeable staff.  Compared to REI, all Hiking Shack staff know as much as the best REI staff do.  I love REI, but you only sometimes get a great staff person at REI to help you.  At the Hiking shack you ALWAYS get great help...with one caveat, if you want specific gear, call ahead and ask when a staff member who knows that gear will be working.  Some of their staff are climbers, some hikers, canyoneerers (which isn't a word, but you get the point), some know search and rescue, etc., so you want to go when the right person is there to help.  \n\nAnother tip, ask questions.  The staff can give you TONS of info about gear, techniques, trails, weather, etc so there is no dumb question and you'll learn more than you thought you didn't know.\n\nAll gear seems to be quality, mid-to high end of what REI carries, and it's a GEAR store, not clothing.\n\nMake sure to check their hours before you go, as they close earlier than larger retailers.", "business_id": "b-IWZuVd3f0GcbtetwG5WA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OvGZ-7ZTRJd6DYkgGrGABA", "review_id": "3TXkXiuHrC7JnIX-IgsIDQ", "text": "Chris is THE MAN!  i went there to look for a pair of trail running shoes, the Vasque Velocity.  I have not been able to find this shoe anywhere in phoenix, the 5th largest city in the uS.  seriously?  but Chris hooked me up!  he is INCREDIBLY knowledgable about footwear, what each shoe does and when i explained to him what my wants/needs were and showed him how i was standing, he explained to me why X shoe would be better for than Y shoe as well as helped me understand for the first time why i need an orthotic insert.  my feet are feeling GREAT!  i am so happy with them, whenever i need something, i will go there first and YOU SHOULD TOO!", "business_id": "b-IWZuVd3f0GcbtetwG5WA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S9KDHWSoUGG3z4j1cTMoFA", "review_id": "FF30XLH_rYWAmI64pp5ESw", "text": "This is a great place to shop for your hiking needs.  As other posters mentioned they are extremely knowledgeable and if the person helping you doesn't know something then someone else there will have the answers to your questions.\n\nI spent well over an hour trying to find a pair of hiking shoes to fit.  The lady who helped me was extremely patient and went out of her way to try and find something that worked.  We did finally find a pair and I've been quite happy with them since.  \n\nThe only reason I'm not giving them 5 stars (I'd give 4.5 if I could...yelp guys think about the half stars) is because of their limited stock.  I realize it's a small store and they can only carry so much but I have to go elsewhere (REI, also a great store) for hiking sandals because they do not carry any at all.     \n\nThat said, if you want to buy from a place that knows their stuff and will help you right away, go here!  Your choices are somewhat limited but they'll do their best to find something that works for you!", "business_id": "b-IWZuVd3f0GcbtetwG5WA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tobhBabFHKe-YlyT0Sskng", "review_id": "OfD6msSn75lIzyr8hDrrlg", "text": "Patient and knowledgable folks who clearly love and use these products. They cherry-pick selections so you don't have to. Go here first and support local business.", "business_id": "b-IWZuVd3f0GcbtetwG5WA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Da4aw-NF9ond8U6XYRmT0g", "review_id": "aTYID7MjcyPBYW0cG91hRw", "text": "Great place. Very knowledgable staff and I found my commando wire saw that I had been searching high-and-low for! Good selection of footwear and climbing gear, different types of ropes and packs. Again, great place. REI actually referred me to them for a tent repair.\n\nNOTE- After 40 years they are not on Cave Creek anymore. They moved down to Thomas.", "business_id": "b-IWZuVd3f0GcbtetwG5WA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ST8Yzlk2MqKlcaLqL2djBg", "review_id": "ReH8KaDP9LWOvfR3OCQIQw", "text": "i came upon this place driving somewhere else on Thomas road. \n\nthey have a really great selection of more high end sleeping bags and tents. what i really appreciated though was the level of knowledge and expertise the staff exhibited. i thought i could just run in really quick, look at the sleeping bags, and pop out. but no......\n\ni got basically a a re-education on sleeping bags (i have an ancient military sleeping bag that weighs a ton and is very, very big), because i haven't bought one in years. before i know it, i'm so engrossed in the fine tunings of sleeping bags and other sundries, i realize i'm late to where i was headed in the first place!\n\nvery cool store and they do rentals too. oh, they sell EVERYTHING you need for the outdoors except bikes. tons of rock climbing and mountaineering goods!", "business_id": "b-IWZuVd3f0GcbtetwG5WA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ewRbnpR_QgnDoxgF4qa7mg", "review_id": "o7OEmITEOlDjlTVjS5N00Q", "text": "Very helpful. Knew exactly what I needed (a grappling hook) and pointed me in the right direction. I will use them again. Very nice.", "business_id": "b-IWZuVd3f0GcbtetwG5WA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DQURv5CKj7iRdiXyS_Eikw", "review_id": "QuoBx2AbCliwCSAMaKetCQ", "text": "I was actually let down after stopping into the new location (I remember their old store having way more of a selection of gear overall). It seemed empty, and they didn't even have a book section which I was looking forward to checking out. Heads up...they don't carry any mountain bike gear either. The 3 things I was looking at buying they didn't have (nikwax down wash being one, which shocked the hell out of me because they sell some good bags). The majority of their small items are locked up behind the counter or under glass, which I thought was a little strange (you can't get hands on and play with things). If you are shopping a bag, climbing gear, a pack, or kayaking gear, you'll find a wide range of items. I'd personally go elsewhere for footwear. To leave on a positive note, they have rentals available, and the service was great!", "business_id": "b-IWZuVd3f0GcbtetwG5WA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "aIbwrnrP4kTufADO-jGZxA", "review_id": "B3d6iTfmutxwC6OZKesFVA", "text": "If you are hiker, camper, rock climber or outdoor enthusiast at all, you need to visit this store. They have a wide variety of backpacking, kayaking and hiking/climbing equipment and attire. They have a huge selection of books and maps and their customer associates are knowledgeable and friendly who are also outdoor enthusiasts, so they know what they are talking about and can give you real opinions from their own life experience with the products.", "business_id": "b-IWZuVd3f0GcbtetwG5WA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N6uq1yMcUlAYN2N_vIRaNA", "review_id": "f9pTy8ZeFiAei45AvsMYOw", "text": "A nice shop with a silly policy. This shop seemed like a nice find but I had a bad experience. I went in to rent a climbing harness for a few days. I was charged $52. To a neophyte like me this seemed like a good deal but it would have been nice if the worker had told me that they sell better harnesses than the one I rented for less than the rental charge. When I went to return the harness I suggested that instead of being charged for the rental I buy a harness plus a locking carabiner and an ATC. They declined my offer and so I will be taking my business to REI in the future.", "business_id": "b-IWZuVd3f0GcbtetwG5WA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kA2OQAdbwOaGd3Q5ZnNIQw", "review_id": "nB_AdcZd3NJ6_KM8Qy5jzQ", "text": "Plain and simple, these guys know their stuff.  And they will tell you so if you don't listen to them!\n\nWhen you are buying gear that could potentially make or break your trip, as in you may or may not survive w/o proper equipment, don't kid yourself and trust on-line salespeople and purchases.  Don't wander into REI. Instead, visit these guys.", "business_id": "b-IWZuVd3f0GcbtetwG5WA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q8XmlBKzpjGk3bgaCpGMSQ", "review_id": "0ViOhe4xOnRg72AKiZTg7A", "text": "I have bought some l items from HS in the past that I couldn't find else where so I turned to them for a pack modification through their repair service. I needed it for an important trip in January, and let them know that.\n\nTERRIBLE MISTAKE!  I gave them my camera backpack on 11/27/12 WITH the belt and harness that needed rework. Chris assured me their repair guy would call in a few days to clarify and give me an estimate and let me know if it could be done.  A week went by, I called.  Walt told me the repair guy was a little behind and should call in a few days.  No call. \n\nLong story short, I called every week, was very calm and matter of fact, mentioned by timing need, and got excuses and was told the repair guy would call me. On Friday the 21st, Chris evidently talked to the repair guy and told me he estimated it at over $100 to $200 and suggested I buy a new camera pack.  I told Chris I still might want the job done, as I had other packs, but wanted the specific customization done on this pack.  AGAIN he committed to getting the guy to call me.  \n\nToday, one week later, no call.  I call Chris and he's full of excuses, and actually is abrupt and raises his voice to me on the phone when I finally say I'm not at all happy with how this has gone (I admit I was pretty heated with him in the end, but the customer service mindset is, shall we say, absent here? Do you blame me?)\n\nMeanwhile, I'm going next week to a high demand area  in Northern AZ with limited permitting that  I've been trying to get permits to for actually six years, and I need the fixes on this pack, and am left in the lurch.  Chris already had the pack in the store when I called today, and I suspect they've had it since the repair guy gave a high estimate and shuffled it off his pile.  \n\nTo say I'm pissed off is putting it mildly.  HS, screwed this up beyond belief.  I wasn't asking for certainty on the work, just a freaking phone call with the repairer in time for me to do something else if he couldn't do it.  It's really  not too much to ask, and is, in fact, the basics of decent customer service.\n\nTo be even more clear, I had asked REI about this earlier, and they were very specific about would could and couldn't be done through their repair, so I knew where I stood.  \n\nHS needs to learn basic customer service.  I'm a pro photographer, I live outdoors and spend a bundle every year on gear.  Guess where I'm not going to spend a penny in the future?  And guess what I'm going to tell all my outdoor buddies about HS?", "business_id": "b-IWZuVd3f0GcbtetwG5WA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "J3I2NClEbD1Xr8lOdjxlqQ", "review_id": "08wjmaR6iaViNroxB04S1A", "text": "they don't seem to have as much gear as REI, but AHS has been around for-ever and the people there seem to know what they are talking about.  I went in to find a foot for a hiking stick I am making, and they had a couple of different options to choose from.  These were replacement feet for what I consider hiking sticks for snoots, or more commonly called \"Trekking Poles\".  Call me old-school, but hey, just about any old stick will work for me.\n\nHowever, the upshot is that I am all about re-purposing stuff and the part I found is gonna look really nice on my custom-made hiking stick.  I found it quickly and easily.  I like the fact that they have static displays of tents they sell - it helps to see the tent as you would use it, not in a box.  They've got lots of rock-climbing gear, whitewater rafting gear, some backpacks and other stuff.  I saw a bunch of things like flashlights and other small articles hanging on the wall behind counters, so that was kind of a put-off, I don't want to bother the store clerks unless I have a question, but I do want to look and touch stuff before I buy it.\n\nSo, if you need the latest fashion in gear, go to REI.  If you want high-quality gear you can trust to do what it's designed for, go to AHS.  That's where I'll be going in the future.", "business_id": "b-IWZuVd3f0GcbtetwG5WA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bH0uBDP4wm7KAAmae1YrEg", "review_id": "Z4yj0K-lFTS0nZop7acvHQ", "text": "Excellent experience. My son is a new boy scout and in need of back packing gear. Judd was terrific. Patient with our questions and he had my son try on different packs and then loaded them with weight. Of the packs we looked at, the best pack for him was also the least expensive. Very supportive and informative. I believe you should buy local whenever you can and this shop is very good. We will be back.", "business_id": "b-IWZuVd3f0GcbtetwG5WA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pbNnQV2LJ0EZOw6VkTjiIA", "review_id": "sDH0noRGTDQfiyeBiMhC5Q", "text": "They spent nearly an hour with me fitting me in my first pair of real hiking boots, and even fitted me in socks. They explained how everything should fit and why. One month later, (also for the first time) I hiked the Grand Canyon in those boots -- to Phantom Ranch and back over two days time. I did not get so much as a blister. The trip was an experience of a lifetime. Properly fitting footwear was no small part of a successful trip.", "business_id": "b-IWZuVd3f0GcbtetwG5WA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_GBFweOh_xyZILZhkmgx2g", "review_id": "IgQvA-qTHyaSnoMfUTxwaA", "text": "Stopped in to browse & was saying what a great store they had.  I hike often & have horses so I could have spent a lot of $ there. Have a friend looking for a kayak & asked a simple question about the used kayaks @ the front  ... The sales guy gave me a very condescending answer & chuckled. I will never go back & will spread the word!!   Thx", "business_id": "b-IWZuVd3f0GcbtetwG5WA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bb7mB3TcHmhdl4kdwmB0NA", "review_id": "EWFs2bfGr_56uLju6yb-eA", "text": "Charles, thank you for staying with my girlfriend and I after closing when we ran in for a Sedona guidebook 5 minutes before closing because REI didn't have what we were looking for and we had to race across town to get to you before you closed and thank you for opening a few minutes early a few days later when we came back before opening to get more climbing guides for Queen Creek. \n\nThis is the go to shop for climbing 411, guides and gear in Phoenix. Forget REI the Arizona hiking shack has caring, engaged and knowledgeable employees(shout out to the other so cal dude that works there. I forgot his name) As for the depth of their climbing 411 this is THE place for the $5 local detailed climbing guides. They are a fantastic resource!", "business_id": "b-IWZuVd3f0GcbtetwG5WA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eiE-Oiiz1zkKFXfmBWlGCw", "review_id": "I-Vou43gXwBHEpwhI-Yacw", "text": "I went in to buy two different hiking boots for different types of hikes coming up this month. I walked in and was greeted as I walked back to the boots area. There was already someone being service and I looked around waiting my turn. After about 30 mins I walked out. I would have stayed if the person manning the boot area would have acknowledged me to let me know I would be next. Instead I walked around in the small area, surely making the other customer upset.\n\nI understand the limited staff to maximize profit, but they have to have a way to let a customer wander around the store, while still being \"in line\" to purchase boots. Maybe if the attendant said \"I will come find you when we're done\" or take a number.", "business_id": "b-IWZuVd3f0GcbtetwG5WA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gt0tpFILcaTKZ27-pafRzw", "review_id": "2V1SZ2fyvnqP7ib2Q0y3GQ", "text": "The staff are extremely knowledgeable, each with their own experiences as hikers, climbers, backpackers, etc. If you want some very interesting stories from them, just ask!! They are truly experts. You could order whatever you want from the internet, but the expert advice, fitting, and service that you get from shopping at this store is priceless in an area where safety, functionality, & comfort are key.\n\nThey always recommend the best gear for my body type, trip, etc. The selection is excellent, every piece of hiking/climbing/backpacking gear I own is from this shop, and my family has been customers here for 15+ years.", "business_id": "b-IWZuVd3f0GcbtetwG5WA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wm_vkQAe-gh8a4A1VPoXvQ", "review_id": "eP3PfHYVjNHaq7lGLGDMMw", "text": "Yeah!  I just love this place.  They are very friendly and helpful and they make you feel welcome as you look for a simple hiking book or way more complicated specialist gear.  I thought their selection was very good and perfect for real backcountry work.  They had some very cool solar lamps and other overnight camping things, as well as a good selection of rock hounding books and tools.  Some excellent picks, for example.\n\nI am not a fan of REI or of any big corporation and so on that alone, I am grateful that this sweet little company is still with us from the 1970's.  The wonderful, idealistic 70's.\n\nThank you guys, glad you are still here !", "business_id": "b-IWZuVd3f0GcbtetwG5WA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uBp2Jmip2qXQ0iWHUDY9sQ", "review_id": "1bfTC-U4DGIDmmk1jvrzHg", "text": "Service is well done and they certainly know their stuff, but be prepared to pay the price for it. If you're a serious outdoors enthusiast it may be worth it, but until I start hiking and camping every weekend, I'm not sure a $300 tent is necessary. However, if you want to be sure you are getting the best stuff and saving every ounce you can when you pack, then this is the place to go.", "business_id": "b-IWZuVd3f0GcbtetwG5WA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AnH84g9V10x41CXmCvcaFg", "review_id": "2y8pSBhyY2DBZt_GdI9YTg", "text": "Thank goodness for Valley Self Storage.  I have tons of stuff crammed into lockers at their facility.  The place is cooled, so your heat sensitive things aren't completely destroyed.  I have never seen a spider or any kind of bug for that matter.  I'm sure they do regular pest control which is huge.... no one wants to open a box and find something that bites or stings has crawled in and made it home.  They are extremely nice.  If you are late, or something happens to your automatic payment (happened to me) they call and make sure you are aware.  I was very happy that they did.  It would have been upsetting if they just assumed I was flaking on my contract and sold my stuff like I have heard that other storage places have done.\n\nI've been a customer there for about 6 years.  I'm very happy with them.", "business_id": "zugNPEBEAQe4KxZe_vPNGQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B8dQ-bHJwfcpJM8joYZo2g", "review_id": "pMkN2R8wgk9_k8lHUuFOEA", "text": "Clean and climate controlled. I have had a unit here for 10 years and they have never raised the rate. Nice owners as well.", "business_id": "zugNPEBEAQe4KxZe_vPNGQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Oo1dbXAuTW8PlV-HX4MPvQ", "review_id": "M4e-s9GW8d4LxDO2u4lpag", "text": "I've used the storage for years. Haven't had any issues! Highly recommend going here for those looking to store stuff", "business_id": "zugNPEBEAQe4KxZe_vPNGQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6dozWb7OFQ_HW_i0Gu456g", "review_id": "GYovej43P977O7wjHvovqQ", "text": "Really nice people.  Made my move with less worries.  I recommend them to all my friends.  Valley Self Storage is my choice.", "business_id": "zugNPEBEAQe4KxZe_vPNGQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CJkY0WOCNfCuv0HAbB2cjw", "review_id": "WgUklOC6XML7kJeZiGXGJg", "text": "I am listing this place because its the best place in town for the season at hand. They have the best Christmas trees in town. I have searched high and low; this is the best, albeit probably the most expensive tree in town, but its totally worth it if you're looking for a fresh cut tree. \n\nIf you're looking for other plants and shrubs, this place isn't my favorite and would suggest that you look around - but for seasonal decorating - this is the spot!\n\nHappy Holidays.", "business_id": "pCvl0km6v3Imcpq5UV_-UQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "flAmUV9Om9aQIggnueySqA", "review_id": "G9sBmcNq-fJwF1hO4kK1pQ", "text": "I went there this weekend to compare quality and price to moon valley nursery-I am not impressed at all first off they said they wouldn't price match second of all there trees were at best sub par-so i went to moon valley nursery in avondale and got a ton of trees for the price of just a couple of trees at Whitfill trees plus the Whitfill nursery warranty isn't good. I would definitely recommend going to Moon Valley if you need trees", "business_id": "pCvl0km6v3Imcpq5UV_-UQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wFweIWhv2fREZV_dYkz_1g", "review_id": "kh4cSBKNqqbLCgYJDuMQPQ", "text": "There is a really large selection of different plants and trees. Half of them aren't labeled or priced. So unless you know exactly what you're looking for you may need to grab a worker... if you can find one. Aside from the cashier the only worker I saw was in the parking lot. I enjoyed walking around and looking at the wide variety of plants but I couldn't help but notice that every nook and cranny was stuffed with random crap. Every turn had revealed more gardening tools and materials, it looked junkie. I went to Whitfill for flowers which I usually buy at Home Depot but I wanted nursery quality, if there is such a thing. The same flowers were 4 times the price than Home Depot. I decided I wasn't willing to pay nursery prices and left empty handed.", "business_id": "pCvl0km6v3Imcpq5UV_-UQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 14, "useful": 15, "cool": 13}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "l8PFgZQk7fS8r0DeU-n-nA", "text": "Anyone who knows me, knows that I'm not much of an outdoors kinda guy. When I was young and the kids were chasing frogs by the Mississippi River, I was inside playing office, sorting paper clips and writing pretend memos for my siblings. \"Please reseal the Cap'n Crunch box or you will be fired\". Yea. I was a real go getter. \n\nBut if I had to spend a lot of time outdoors I would want to do it at Whitfill Nursery. This place is MASSIVE...with everything you could imagine a nursery would carry. Except babies. That's a different kind of nursery. They have a large selection of pots, garden decorations, benches and yes, even coasters. And who doesn't love a good coaster? \n\nThe cashier who helped us and walked us over to the Jacaranda tree was extremely helpful, friendly and professional. OK. He was really cute too. Rickie's uncle wanted to buy this tree and take it to San Antonio. But Texas was not the right climate and he steered us towards the Desert Museum trees...beautiful with a green trunk and yellow flowers. The ones they had were too big, he called their other store at 26th St. and Southern and they had the right size. Helpful and cute. Win. Win. \n\nThe nursery has obviously lots of shaded areas, duh, with sitting areas scattered throughout. A\"gift store\" with a Coke machine...hey looking at plants and cute plant guys makes me very thirsty. \n\nSo if I ever decide to expand my backyard living from a balcony to a space with dirt and grass, I'll head to Whitfill Nursery. For now I'm happy living in my concrete jungle with no plants to water. That's all for now. Time to sort paper clips and unjam the stapler.", "business_id": "pCvl0km6v3Imcpq5UV_-UQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HLQElJXHmgqmreCx1rKQ8Q", "review_id": "zsXuaImBpVab0yZeO4sN7A", "text": "We had a great experience picking out our two new trees. It turns out the owner himself helped us, answered all of our questions, never made us feel rushed, and we couldn't be more pleased with our experience!\n\nThe feeling continued when the trees were planted; we weren't going to be home so we unlocked the side gate and put down the flags. The planting looks excellent, and they even moved the lawn/leaf bags which were next to the house (we thought they were enough out of the way - oops!) so now the side of the house looks as good as the back!\n\nThis was our second time buying from them - I would go back and also highly recommend them.", "business_id": "pCvl0km6v3Imcpq5UV_-UQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9zp_JEmUScBI1lx9RuxGiA", "review_id": "I8866zNLzw_dwn1Anz4dYA", "text": "Admittedly I'm pretty clueless about gardening and plants (where I grew up was more known for chopping down the trees and building subdivisions with streets named after the chopped down trees), so this place could be crap. But the selection here was massive and I was pretty impressed. One of the owners even helped me find a host gift for friends I was staying with and gave me care instructions. Probably a bit pricier than the box stores, but I feel a bit better dropping $20 here than at a Home Depot or Lowe's.", "business_id": "pCvl0km6v3Imcpq5UV_-UQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oXBahXJCXUEATm5IVexw8A", "review_id": "lw39yp8FYhpMXWzjKeP0Bg", "text": "So, I usually come here with my girlfriend, as she has the green thumb.  It's a very tranquil place to come and walk around, they have a large selection of trees (large and small), small plants, pots, flowers, food plants, gardening equipment, seeds, etc. The staff has always been super helpful and they also have gift certificates available.", "business_id": "pCvl0km6v3Imcpq5UV_-UQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7Cq3CYEjIGvgxQZi8IJHRA", "review_id": "wCsQlNds5KolLNedYGuzLg", "text": "Loved to go and laze around (until the allergies overwhelm), just looking at the large selection of trees and indoor vegetation..  Had them plant a boxed Palo Verde last March, which is going strong. \n\nCan't tell if things are declining or  if people are just constantly dropping the ball, this year.  Got a great price on three trees, a couple weeks ago, but were a little peeved they never mentioned planting wasn't  included in delivery.  Instead, we found out when they plopped the pots down in our backyard and left.  We had a fine time digging holes all weekend, but it would have been finer had we known it was coming.\n\nConsidered never going back after the neglectful treatment the other day, in which some old shrew w/ no customer service skills refused to hang up her personal phone call and put through our transaction w/o so much as two words to me.  Totally inappropriate and rude.", "business_id": "pCvl0km6v3Imcpq5UV_-UQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vGU22toEIXLRjTVzjXpH7w", "review_id": "4wzUhEQnaRMuxki77yralA", "text": "WARNING do not go here!!!! I bought $150.00 dollars of plants here about 2 weeks ago and one of the plants had a pod on it that I didn't see and it opened and now the plant is infested with bugs. I put this plant and some pansies i bought there in my atrium where I have no other plants and now I have bugs everywhere. \nWhen I called the nursery and told them what happened they said oh well! All the other nurseries guarantee their plants this place sells you diseased plants on purpose knowing you will be stuck with them. I used to go there all the time, I will never go back!!!!! Beware!!!!!", "business_id": "pCvl0km6v3Imcpq5UV_-UQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Xfg7vKztKpkSrxiaD6j_Dw", "review_id": "DjxFG557nSi-FvzIday1Sw", "text": "After a horrific experience with Moonvalley nursery my husband and I went into Whitfill for a large landscaping package(trees, shrubs, flowers) for our front and back yard. The salesman was very helpful. He came to our house that morning, walked around the yard with us and made recommendations. They actually did the install a day earlier than scheduled. The plants they delivered were as promised. All the correct sizes and in lovely condition. They have very competitive prices. After a couple of weeks everything they've planted is thriving and looking absolutely lovely. I highly recommend this nursery. Their staff is ethical, they care about the long term health and fit for the plants you are getting and not just the sale. This was one of the best customer service experiences I have ever had in Phoenix.", "business_id": "pCvl0km6v3Imcpq5UV_-UQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "V6rhoTCw7S6H8eHwv2M6Vg", "review_id": "T_hNpOU0cEnBGOhze_YWJw", "text": "I absolutely love this nursery!\nI am very new to gardening, and know next to nothing about it.  So, after starting our first garden my husband and I ran into a few problems. \nWe went to whifill because it is close, and berated the friendly gentlemen working there with all of our questions.\nWhats this? What are there holes in our herbs? how can I get rid of the weeds? and so on.  He answered all of our questions, offered solutions, and made suggestions.  \nWe walked away with some very effective weed killer and now I know what all of the random things growing in my yard are!  Prices were fair, staff was excellent, I'm certain I will be back.", "business_id": "pCvl0km6v3Imcpq5UV_-UQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "S3UHNa8tV83AHhX9959ruA", "review_id": "l3TZ732zhU3z02AjvKOnJg", "text": "Whitfill lacks customer service!  I've been there twice, never have been greeted or asked if I needed help. \n\nI walked around for 45 minutes looking for an Arizona Rosewood. Finally asked a  worker who was arranging plants - he didn't know.\n\nSure they have a lot of stuff and attractively presented in front, but don't expect any service. Home Depot does it a lot better.", "business_id": "pCvl0km6v3Imcpq5UV_-UQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "OwpYlpFfz0wO7narjU-zfA", "text": "I've been coming here on and off for the past year or so, and I really do like this nursery. I swung in today to see what kind of stuff they had going on plant wise, and I forgot how huge this place was!  \n\nThe front part is a lot of the smaller plants, annuals and perennials, hanging baskets, herbs, and general household plants.  They also have a really cool greenhouse with all indoor plants with a very large selection to choose from!  The farther back you go, the bigger the plants and bushes are, and they have all kinds and sizes to choose from.  Tremendous selection of just about any tree, plant or bush you could imagine!\n\nI talked to the girls at the front to see if they had any sales going on, and she said no. I checked out their plants, but I didn't see anything that caught my eye today.  As I walked around, I noticed what an awesome selection they had.  Service here is really good, but they don't have any kind of rewards programs either.  I mean, that doesn't mean I won't shop here, but in regards to competition, its something to think about if you spend a lot on plants and flowers.\n\nStaff here is really friendly and knowledgeable, easy in and out, great location.  I admit, I've gone here a few times in the past during what I thought were normal business hours (Sunday afternoons?) and sometimes they've been open and sometimes they've been closed.  (and I mean between the hours of like 1 and 3 PM.)  Overall, a great nursery, with a humungous product line!", "business_id": "pCvl0km6v3Imcpq5UV_-UQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IGkoathSlJmIOBDGo9vUZg", "review_id": "oHdtagH3Tl2Zj5eJBXbYWw", "text": "Pleasant.  We didn't plan on coming here--we just saw it from the road and decided to visit.  I have been seeing their ads in my mailbox for some time and wanted to see what it was all about.\n\nHuge place.  Service was attentive.  Lots and lots of plants (flowers, veggies, cacti, palms, decorative, etc,) soil, chemicals, and accessories for your garden.  We didn't buy anything, but it was nice to look around.  If my wife were wearing better shoes, we would have stayed longer.\n\nProblems?  Well, the prices seemed a bit high in comparison to the big box hardware stores, but if the quality is better, who cares?  I didn't like the fact that many of the plants were unmarked except for a price, so you didn't even know what you were looking at for quite a number of the items.  That bugged me a bit.  Maybe they don't have the time to label everything and the merchandise goes out quickly, especially during the Spring.  However, it would be nice to know what such and such plant is without asking for assistance.\n\nFour stars for now.  I'll tell you more when I know more.", "business_id": "pCvl0km6v3Imcpq5UV_-UQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fE5ojHhyXuRxKUJIewD6YA", "review_id": "LL6NJa8zLeHbNNgMMCkn1Q", "text": "PRICEY! thats all! :-) Staff is very friendly but holy shit are they expensive!", "business_id": "pCvl0km6v3Imcpq5UV_-UQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0Pdx57HISV8nEUws1AWLqw", "review_id": "D2LG0_4T9v29Lx8Z2dmDcQ", "text": "I went in to Whitfield last week (May 11, 2013) looking for plants for my yard.  No one greeted me so I had to track down someone for help.  I found a woman watering and asked her for help.  She asked this other employee to help me.  He agreed since he just ended a call helping a customer.  He asked the woman watering if they had any Zucchini plants she said she did not know she would have to go check.  He said that was not necessary because he simply told the customer they did indeed have them.  I thought to myself that would really make me angry if I drove all the way there for something they said they had come to find out after arriving they did not have it.  The employee took me to look at a plant I was asking about and while he was in the middle of explaining about the plant, his phone rang and he proceeded to answer a personal call only to yell at the other person on the phone about being responsible and being locked out of the house etc...He said he could not talk, said he was at work and hung up on the caller.  I thought to myself, wow how rude.  He then made another call to another person saying they needed to communicate and that they had to go back home to let the other person back in the home.\n\nI simply just walked out at that point.   I don't purchase items from any retail establishment that does not display good customer service.", "business_id": "pCvl0km6v3Imcpq5UV_-UQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7Cq3CYEjIGvgxQZi8IJHRA", "review_id": "zRsqP1i8C23ux35iQuIWiA", "text": ": I really wish there were a nursery that could compete w/ their tree selection.  It became apparent after they planted our three fruit trees a few months ago that they'd injured the apple tree w/ a giant pole they drove through the roots (to keep the trunk straight, they said, unlike the apple tree we'd purchased there the previous year and planted ourselves.  Irony?  We'd chosen that apple, and it was curved when we bought it.  Furthermore, they were only supposed to plant the other two trees.  If we'd have planted the new apple, as planned, it wouldn't be struggling to survive, right now).\n\nMore than anything, the experience reminds me to be assertive and complain about terrible service, and to look elsewhere before buying any more trees from these people.", "business_id": "pCvl0km6v3Imcpq5UV_-UQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IC_herUwBVQ1mt8Pf1to3w", "review_id": "768wr51GopMx7GN7tRAy4w", "text": "Good prices and friendly, knowledgable staff. I've been popping in here for years and recently been buying trees. Really happy with the service and quality. Best local / central phx nursery :)", "business_id": "pCvl0km6v3Imcpq5UV_-UQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dv_VzOCykTsx-OZrPYd4lw", "review_id": "BSUtS939Ayj7hzauq05Cxw", "text": "Since moving to the valley we have been frequenting Whitfill Nursery for fixing up the house we bought.  They are always very friendly and helpful when I ask questions about the plants.  We have purchased an orange tree, grapefruit tree, 12 bougainvilleas, 2 jasmine plants, 4 rose bushes, and many small flower plants.  All of them are doing well thanks to their help with watering suggestions.   Oh they have a very nice selection of large planters, we love the glazed ones! Thank you!  PS everyone can appreciate a place that has peacocks walking around, super cool!", "business_id": "pCvl0km6v3Imcpq5UV_-UQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZViUZxxcfryiU74hAQVUJg", "review_id": "Ux3ieBgtWt048ClHkqvGmQ", "text": "Good selection, usually helpful people working out in the plants, but customer service falls apart when you get to the counter--very slow. Bought a 15G tree last time, paid for planting, which was all fine initially. However, the tree lost nearly all its leaves within a couple weeks. We called them and they told us not to be concerned. Well, we waited for the tree to recover but it ultimately died; so called them back (now a few months later). They scheduled someone to come out to \"check it\", but they were a no-show for the scheduled appointment. Called again, and the run-around started. NOW they needed an invoice number (provided) and were supposed to call back. No call back. Called again to check; no call back. Called to complain--no call back. We've just given up, on getting this tree replaced, as well as ever going back to Whitfill. Buyer beware.", "business_id": "pCvl0km6v3Imcpq5UV_-UQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AqwiBcQcQpCvlQ5KtYuH4g", "review_id": "LqXhoOaANZ_z4zqj3e7VfA", "text": "Best Christmas tree selection and the guys helping are so helpful and nice. They give a fresh cut and assist to the vehicle. Janis, the owner is really sweet and supports the community charities. Thanks!", "business_id": "pCvl0km6v3Imcpq5UV_-UQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LlGQkuKHKHTZqPp6H9KB9w", "review_id": "ROH2AQ8BKaYt0W91_V3RjA", "text": "Very happy with ease of Christmas tree shopping. Beautiful backdrop. Cookies, lights, hot cocoa, cider. A nice fire with seats and blankets. Ecstatic that we decided to turn in and buy our first tree here!!!", "business_id": "pCvl0km6v3Imcpq5UV_-UQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZViUZxxcfryiU74hAQVUJg", "review_id": "FvMMKNm9GQaBjpZOKP-ZIA", "text": "This is an update to my previous review. Whitfill saw the review and contacted me via Yelp to see what they could do to make us happy. Without too much more trouble, Whitfill sent a gift certificate for the cost of the tree and its planting,along with a nice note apologizing for the previous oversight. We'll see how it goes next time now!", "business_id": "pCvl0km6v3Imcpq5UV_-UQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Cnz5MG6ei6EFotekIvMJHA", "review_id": "MmcD14NllmC66tD8gWJfQw", "text": "This is a Magical Nursery! Most employees were friendly and what a beautiful place to go! Love the chickens, peacocks  and goats!", "business_id": "pCvl0km6v3Imcpq5UV_-UQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0m0be0bzhSUozOFiCIzMRw", "review_id": "LIWyssw7XXhyvw6Z9ZcD9w", "text": "Great selection, very helpful staff, nice wide aisles with plentiful carts. Highly recommend.", "business_id": "pCvl0km6v3Imcpq5UV_-UQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C_uA1JTMe8QteqDEG0UjyA", "review_id": "Gmkmw-jWjOBYBOVqQu-Ang", "text": "Honest people who do honest work. Fair prices and George the owner is always there to answer you questions. They stand behind their work 100%.  I trust my mom and sister's cars here, there is no one better.", "business_id": "f5Zo7ERPbqcj9soe1DimpQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fStqgvCXPJD4Z0_bhPdkVw", "review_id": "PPslkHvuL2Jb8uXk7lHLIw", "text": "I have been going here for about 3 years now on a referral from a friend.  I finally decided that I should at the very least repay George for his honest and good work on my car by writing a good review for him here. \nEverytime I have had to bring my car in, it has been a great experience. \nHe charges fair prices for high quality work.  But the most important thing about this shop is the honesty.  Something that is severely lacking in most of the auto repair community.  Instead of adding on items that \"need\" to be repaired to up my bill, he will tell me when I don't need something.  That is worth its weight in gold. Most recently, I brought my car in because it was having problems starting. Sun Devil Auto said I had a bad starter and needed a new serpentine belt along with it. A $500.00 repair. George told me the truth. It was a dying battery and my serpentine belt still had several months left on it. I left happily in less than an hour and only spent about $100.00.  Easily the best mechanic I have ever had. As long as George continues to run Rob's Quality Automotive I will go there.", "business_id": "f5Zo7ERPbqcj9soe1DimpQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "khPlizt3ava1xkbtAxHQnw", "review_id": "io9n350flLui0xvaV2Gadg", "text": "I purchased a deal chicken deal for 3 oil changes from this place. It came with a coupon card that offered 15% off of a cv boot replacement. Well it just so happened I needed a new cv boot so this was perfect!\n\nI scheduled my cv boot replacement during my 2nd out of 3 oil changes. I specified that I would be on a time restraint and would only have 2 hours for the work to be done. I was assured that would be no problem at all\n\nWell things happen, right? The company that sent the part over sent the wrong part. George said that he would have them bring the right one right away and I would still be out of there in time. Well lucky me, they still didn't bring the right part for the second time. I was pretty upset because I had to drive back to Scottsdale to pick up the little girl from school that is my charge as a nanny. So George offered to let me drive his personal car that happens to have the same size car seat I use installed in it. Since the little one I had to pick up was not my child I was not comfortable doing this. But what I nice gesture! \n\nSo I rescheduled the service for the following day and left after two hours of my time wasted for an oil change. \n\nSo why the 5 stars? Because George replaced my cv boot for no cost, due to my troubles the prior day. Awesome! Even though this was not his fault, he ate the cost and made the customer happy, hoping I will return. And I will, for sure!", "business_id": "f5Zo7ERPbqcj9soe1DimpQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fu7yLZyIzD6WdBBjhb_YZw", "review_id": "B_6y_MntERBnak6aqdb9Jw", "text": "Very impressed with the customer service here!  George and the boys are most courteous and helpful!  The prices are VERY fair, in fact, beat the competition and dealerships by a long shot!  \n  I can certainly see why there are so many repeat customers - there are thank-you notes displayed around the lobby!\n If you are looking for a small business with a diligent and trustworthy reputation, This is YOUR TEAM!!!", "business_id": "f5Zo7ERPbqcj9soe1DimpQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LKnsv1meIthvgdky00qkQA", "review_id": "PaPdz77UM7OEqWownMF8og", "text": "A great garage with a great owner.  George goes above and beyond to provide quality service, fair prices, and detailed explanations of what's wrong with your car.  A recent experience demonstrates the honesty of this shop.  I had some engine lights turn on and auto zone ran a diagnostic that suggested some larger problems but after taking the car to George I found out that it turned out to just be a dying battery.  There is no other place in town I'll take my vehicles.", "business_id": "f5Zo7ERPbqcj9soe1DimpQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7ge4WHV9EtGTaKg8_jqCLQ", "review_id": "9AD7bpkirs4u01s95F1S8Q", "text": "I should give negative stars!! Went in for an oil change and trip check Friday April 25, 2014. I had planned a surprise Disneyland trip for my family and needed everything in tip top shape. Well right before our last mountain pass to San Diego, my check engine light is flashing and you smell something burning. There was a heaven sent heavy machinery auto shop at the top of the mountain that helped us as much as they could. Surprise surprise! My oil plug wasn't put back in properly. My car leaked all the oil. The engine ran so rough it broke my motor mount...now there is oil in the spark plug well. A cylinder went out, and ive went though 8 quarts of oil in 4 days!!! We cant even register an oil reading. Now I'm stuck in Anaheim, CA and I have work tomorrow. Kids have school. Completely ruined this trip!! Shame on you guys!!! This is not the end of this....STAY AWAY!!!!!! These good reviews must be friends of the owner....super shady!!!!", "business_id": "f5Zo7ERPbqcj9soe1DimpQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "PFHNFqKOFmy4bW_PAedOzg", "review_id": "s-77kxkyCF9TfCPXk-rN-Q", "text": "Around eight or nine years ago my family was looking for a vets office that was caring, trustworthy, and up-to-date on vet medicine.  We found Palo Verde Animal Hospital  via the Internet and have been taking our various pets ever since.  We've taken multiple dogs there and one cat and the care has been noteworthy for all of them.\n\nThe office is small.  The whole building is small but the care is great.  The waiting room has coffee, water, various flyers and information of interest to pet owners, and Animal Planet on an overhead TV.  The waiting room and examination rooms are clean.  The last one I was in had one of the vet's multiple degrees and certificates on the walls as well as a few articles that had been written about her.  \n\nThey're a little pricey for their services but they don't constantly try to up-sell you and sell you procedures your companion animal may or may not really need.  The staff are nice both on the phone and in person and seem to really care about animals versus just doing their job.\n\nI've always felt I could trust them to provide compassionate, appropriate, quality care. If you're looking for a place you can trust, you might want to check them out.", "business_id": "ZGvCIF9zNGr4cctlj0vg9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WWWko6r8wpsaoeLCCE44BA", "review_id": "QHbQUON3-ffQgplWUxhLww", "text": "I saw the reviews, need to take my sick turtle in for examination and they agreed to get me in right away. The quoted me $69.50 over the phone for the visit but once I got there, they said they misquoted me and it would be a $100. I keep the visit, saw the doctor and he recommended a $100 lab test + possibly tube feeding at a costs into the thousands. The total visit was $220. I later found out that the procedures where unnecessary and the charges where way over inflated. These guys are out just to make a buck off of you. Do yourself a favor and find another vet that cares more about pets then just your money.", "business_id": "ZGvCIF9zNGr4cctlj0vg9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4EmWDbFNQEA3SMmdUDoLrQ", "review_id": "j6QS08KwWwVivVyYiIfIiA", "text": "While my girlfriend has already reviewed these clowns, I thought I would take a moment to convey to all of you what a bunch of clowns this place has. We have a 2 year old chihuahua/daschund mix that was very obviously in distress Tuesday night. On Wednesday morning my girlfriend took him to Dr. Babcock's crew at PVAH. \n\nI received a phone call while she was in the exam room with him at 9 am thursday morning where Dr. Babcock felt it appropriate to explain to me that I need to prepare myself to spend \"up to three thousand dollars on Muddy because he has a very life threatening condition\". At no point did this joker elaborate on what he thought the problem might be. He just seemed to want to play off of our emotions in a clearly taxing time to try and milk us for more money. After paying these clowns over 500 dollars for a parvo cite test, a barium test, a full blood work up, urinalysis, a 500ml IV, and an antibiotic injection we left with an untreated dog.\n\n After seeing no improvement by Thursday and being told to be prepared to \"spend thousands\" by these @ssholes we elected to see an old family veterinarian that my parents adore. After being in the other office for only 10 minutes the other vet (We'll call him Dr. Competent) found that our dog had a herniated disc in his neck after a cursory range of motion exam. The difference between the two Veterinarians? Dr. Competent took the time to examine our puppy dog and demonstrate genuine care for his well being as well as demonstrating himself as a competent practitioner of veterinary medicne. \n\nTurn the aggravation scale up to about half\n\nAfter our exam with Dr. Competent, the staff at the other clinic was kind enough to take a look at the bill from PVAH and they nearly fell over. I have seen some pretty shady characters operate (I own an auto-repair shop so you can imagine) but these assholes take the cake for shadiest crap I have seen since I have been in Phoenix. I was finally informed at the end of my visit to the second veterinarian that all the treatment options that these jokers tried to sell us we obviously not needed except to increase my bill. \n\nNow I'm pissed\n\nThis place sucks in ways I cannot even begin to explain. When I say take your animals to ANYWHERE OTHER THAN THESE CROOKS, I really do mean it. These @ssholes will try their level best to take advantage of you and your wallet during a very difficult time. My Verdict: Screw this place and the pack of crooks that infest it....", "business_id": "ZGvCIF9zNGr4cctlj0vg9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8KLw-64W7oe6lVT7lWocsw", "review_id": "j_BN36h38dA4M4pC76_F-A", "text": "This is the worst service ever. I went in with a complaint of animal that couldnt walk and was in pain. Ross Babcock is old and should retire. Just like the previous person he proceeded to do a physical exam to see if anything was broken, good thing nothing was broken. During his doing the exam the animal whimpered but Babcock was to deaf to hear it. He proceeded to talk down to me and tell me nothing was wrong with his he wasnt in pain and there is no pain medications to give this animal and did more tests. Come to find out this is what happens in the end stages of animals life.. I am sad my animal died the next day so if you worried about your animal RUN FAR AWAY FROM HERE!!!!!", "business_id": "ZGvCIF9zNGr4cctlj0vg9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NcZjIucgQm22h5CZOsG32A", "review_id": "XEl4LwAihUIEQ9x6hDTHFw", "text": "receptionist was very rude and i would never take my pet here!", "business_id": "ZGvCIF9zNGr4cctlj0vg9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KRK6DBYclKajOmMxia-_sg", "review_id": "vvZPOqRJzxl3oOeBtLUCQw", "text": "We've used them for dog boarding when we go on vacations. Our dog always appears to be in good health upon arrival. We've used them for many years.", "business_id": "ZGvCIF9zNGr4cctlj0vg9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z3gfhieCzDpFAnrYlrbWKA", "review_id": "oGz01vPdVAKt5mnCq92vig", "text": "My dog ended up here after being hit by a car (I was on vacation and someone was watching my dog for me) , because it was the closest option.\nLong story short , I felt ripped off.\n\nThe review by Mike W. is very familiar to me. I was misled , and  they were performing procedures just to increase the final bill. After 2 weeks in their \"care\"  my dogs condition deteriorated and my dog had to be put down. \n\nI do not want to relive the experience emotionally so I'm keeping this short.", "business_id": "ZGvCIF9zNGr4cctlj0vg9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w22zbaf5ERGr8jcrzPB1CQ", "review_id": "JGqla1dxYeuuxP429wv0qg", "text": "Kind, companionate, quality care.", "business_id": "ZGvCIF9zNGr4cctlj0vg9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_AWxx0qLDtdN4reOZ8p66g", "review_id": "EJ5BAiyQMr3DFf8vnaPFUA", "text": "I'm reading prior reviews and I'm kind-of shocked.  When I was married, my ex and I first brought his little Chi in for puppy shots and stuff.  Loved the place, loved the staff.  First time we were in they had a big carrier full of kittens they were helping a client find homes for.  They took them out and let us hold them:) \n\nSome months later I brought my Chinchilla in.  The news wasn't good...he was dying, most likely Kidney related.  I was told tests could be done, but it might be expensive.  I declined and he passed away several days later.  \n\nI can't vouch for shots, as I do my own.\n\nAbout a month ago, I had to bring my big kitty, Felix in to be put to sleep.  I was, naturally, a complete mess.  As I entered the room, I was greeted by a beautiful crochet'd blanket with red crochet'd roses spread out over the table, which he went to sleep on.  It was really very touching.  Just today, I received a baked clay heart with Felix's name on it as a keepsake.\n\nPersonally, I have been VERY happy with Palo Verde and will continue to take my pets there.\n\n\nTo the staff @ Palo Verde: Thank you for your kindness as Felix went over the Rainbow Bridge.  It meant more to me than you know.  I'm truly, truly touched.\n-Christina", "business_id": "ZGvCIF9zNGr4cctlj0vg9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1ElxPf1VbGZ1GqpBhDefFQ", "review_id": "iyBHBarS1oa8H-C8RO-xWQ", "text": "This place is horrible!!! I got my dog from a shelter, took him here for his first vet visit and was told he needed all of this work done. I walked out of there paying $600 for medication, plus all the \"work\" he needed done was going to cost over $1,000. I was freaking out and it just didn't seem right. I met this guy at a dog park and told him about it, and he said he took his dog there too and said that place is horrible. He recommended me to another place. After taking him here I was told he didn't need any of that work done. \n\nI would NEVER recommend this place to anyone. They were VERY impersonal and all they cared about was my money. I'm a person who goes off the vibe I feel when I first walk into a place. If I'm not comfortable there must be a reason. Sure enough, there was! This place is HORRIBLE!!!", "business_id": "ZGvCIF9zNGr4cctlj0vg9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Nms3T3WN9-bzr7wP5rxZfQ", "review_id": "daaNSpnXqWGPICirWXnIVw", "text": "Palo Verde Animal Hospital has been my vet for the past 5 years. I have one dog with allergy issues and another dog with epilepsy, and the team at Palo Verde has done a great job of helping me to manage both sets of issues. Particularly the epileptic dog - Dr. Babcock once even met me at the office at midnight on a Saturday to give me a valium prescription and couldn't have been nicer about it. Another time he took my dog home with him over the weekend to troubleshoot the situation. He is older as other reviewers have mentioned, but that has NOTHING to do with the quality of his service which is excellent. I also deal regularly with Dr. Sam and Dr. Ottman and always feel like my pets are in good hands when we visit.", "business_id": "ZGvCIF9zNGr4cctlj0vg9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y0ycFPPLjAUT_3aSoAfEoA", "review_id": "UMZPIjceN5G5H4LHhgfuGg", "text": "I so wish I would have read Yelp before taking my dog here. They are horrible !!!  I called when my dog landed wrong on her leg and was limping. When I called I was quoted 66.58 for the exam and 114.00 if xrays were needed. The tech was awful. It appeared as though she has no idea what she was  doing. The doctor examined her pulled extremely hard on her shoulder to get her to yelp. He said she needed xrays. The tech said it was going to be 215.00. I explained to her that I was quoted differently , but they would not honor the quote. It took over 25 minuets to take them. The doctor came in and told me( with props) that he screened her for valley fever by looking at her bones. I did not bring her in for screenings . I took her there for a potential injury. Had I been told that he was doing the xray for another reason, I would have not said yes. He went on to try to sell me everything from 400.00 tests ( insisting that many dogs in Arizona get valley fever and need to be screened) to counseling because my dog is overweight and I need to be trained on how to feed her. So insulting !!!! He said he was giving me medication. He did not ask if I wanted it , nor did he tell me it was over 50.00. It turned out to be pain medication she did not need, nor did I use it.  The only pain she was in at the office is when he pulled on her until she was in discomfort.  They have no interest in the well being of an animal , just the well being of their cash register. I intend to follow up with a complaint to the BBB. I hope to recoup some of my money for charges( xrays) that were not necessary for her diagnosis. Shame on them for feeding off a pet owner's concern to make a buck !!!", "business_id": "ZGvCIF9zNGr4cctlj0vg9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Fcx0bPbQ2U0dW-lfYCdCEA", "review_id": "rvqMSPsU0ryTofvujCoCgw", "text": "Recently my puppy ate a rock and got it stuck between her teeth. She was in a significant amount of discomfort so I took her to the closest vet I had seen to our house. I had never been to Palo Verde Animal Hospital, but they were very accomodating and got us right in to see the doctor. The girl at the front desk, the lab tech, and the doctor were all very nice and understanding of our situation. After trying unsuccesfully to remove the rock manually, the doctor decided that my dog should be sedated. They took her to the back and had the rock out in no time. The final bill was (in my opinion) very reasonable and I was very appreciative of their assistance. I will definitely consider them for my dog's future needs/emergencies.", "business_id": "ZGvCIF9zNGr4cctlj0vg9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w22zbaf5ERGr8jcrzPB1CQ", "review_id": "T98O0APmdSC-TFOK2TwjYw", "text": "Just a great place! Quality veterinary care!", "business_id": "ZGvCIF9zNGr4cctlj0vg9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "0n-qIu0jhd9kjqBkrp_Vtw", "text": "I have a long sleeved shirt from Dizzy's that I have worn through at the wrists and one of the elbows. I like it that much.\n\nI wear it proudly wherever I am in the U.S. or abroad, secretly knowing that if anyone from Central Phoenix sees the logo on my back, they will tap me on the shoulder and say \"Dude, sweet Dizzy's shirt.\"\n\nSeveral years have past since I was a legitimate \"regular\" at the Dizz but now that I go back I like it for entirely different reasons. They have beer specials that vary night by night but you can get out of there needing a taxi to get home and realize you only spent $18. It's a nice feeling. It's dark and smoky and . . . well . . . divey. But it has plenty of pool tables and Golden Tee and the jukebox will take you back to '95, which, for any of you grunge fans out there, is a good thing. \n\nIt's ideal for a Sunday night in a big hoodie with an old friend or two and a pitcher (or three).", "business_id": "tC_T3DykMOlLV4p7iiRDWw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7izaZThzAWk2UjrDTL849w", "review_id": "MNiZre-v6zJxzikirdJn8A", "text": "Dizzy's is a decent average-joe dive bar, complete with pool table and darts.  A good place for day-drinking or night drinking.  Jukebox is filled with your classic rock and metal choices.  Decent drink prices as I recall.", "business_id": "tC_T3DykMOlLV4p7iiRDWw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "3f_-pGlAZi6a6ZySrsspVQ", "review_id": "laIMEyoYxi0y1X2B1zGZ5A", "text": "If your looking for a hole-in-the-wall bar and you happen to live near it, Dizzy's is your place! The drinks are poured well, service is quick and prices better then reasonable (kudos to the owners). Probably the best feature of Dizzy's is the crowd, everyone is cool, seriously, you can talk to anyone in this place, everyone is a happy drunk!", "business_id": "tC_T3DykMOlLV4p7iiRDWw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "E5QyEU6FCQwnTys0S73zNw", "review_id": "ioduXJQlklUwnI1fKegBmA", "text": "affordable drinking, pool tables, darts.", "business_id": "tC_T3DykMOlLV4p7iiRDWw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_A6Cq2day7XFnw_h8F7nVw", "review_id": "cFW_Eckagq3kdY-iTB-39g", "text": "This place is a great dive bar. We love the drink prices and the people here are laid back and cool. (no need to worry about any fights that I could tell) Highly recommend if you like dive bars. Also they have pool tables and darts.", "business_id": "tC_T3DykMOlLV4p7iiRDWw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N1koTSTyiLCD8zH0rHSh4w", "review_id": "FKrQyP-BE8MT5P8wFL6j8g", "text": "Yeah for Dive Bars! A good Dive Bar to me is one where you can come in and feel completely at ease no matter who you are or what you are wearing. The bartender is super relaxed but helpful and can make a mean cocktail. The lighting is dark and moody and the jukebox has good tunes.\n\nDizzy's is pretty much a solid bet on all these items except for all the damn country music that some patrons think is listenable.", "business_id": "tC_T3DykMOlLV4p7iiRDWw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_4lqpCYCqOQzbB6xQGGhrQ", "review_id": "FNKc53zICJa5DBTkDamhWQ", "text": "Here's why Dizzy's rocks.. \n\nBrandy and Jasmine just kick ass as bartenders and know how to take care of their customers.  You will never go thirsty!  We like to meet up here every so often and hang with our friends for hours here.  We end up just drinking, singing to the juke box and playing darts. For a small bar, this place really is the sh*t.\n\nIm not really the bar type, but my girlfriend turned me on to this place and I just keep coming back.  Awesome people, awesome times.  Dizzy's is the place!  \n\nWhy not 5 stars??  Im always the designated driver, and when it comes to soda, they only serve Coke products.. ewwwww...   then again, Ive never heard of someone asking for a \"Rum N Pepsi\" before.  So yes.. 1 star is for my diet pepsi!!  :)", "business_id": "tC_T3DykMOlLV4p7iiRDWw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1yWUlQIerdZ5MEcDjK-LXQ", "review_id": "o0oIZnXhZVHYms34auD3Eg", "text": "Pleasantly surprised.....with this little find!  We went there to see a friend from out of town play for a fundraiser for a child who is ill.  It's definitely something you'd find near the beach.  $3 drafts...and full bar.  Packed house....just North of the Vig UpTown.  Definitely a casual dive and fun too!", "business_id": "tC_T3DykMOlLV4p7iiRDWw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f3LA83yEEBMj9q92H28O7w", "review_id": "oWnWkJK1Y6aDkN2blLrO_g", "text": "Love it.\n\nDizzy's is a fantastic dive bar up on 7th St that is well worth the drive. They serve cheap beer, have cool clientele and you can order a Totino's frozen pizza for $3 if you're hungry late at night.", "business_id": "tC_T3DykMOlLV4p7iiRDWw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wNqwKWaRjClmcKsoJJRFow", "review_id": "nMqMGhnLkqMrtSMYsE3L3g", "text": "I think something bad happened to me once at Dizzy's that I was too drunk to remember. So my subconscious, in a futile act of attempted self-preservation, always pops up and makes me not want to come here or even consider coming here. \nSo I don't know why I instinctively omit this place from my choice of drinking venues. I always have a good time here or at least always remember having a good time.  The last time I was here was on a Thursday-it was a smaller but good crowd and I had a great time. The drinks are reasonably priced and I've never had a problem with the service. \nEven when it is busier on weekends the patrons are usually agreeable\nIt's a good neighborhood with a delightfully divey feel. The place is good sized, has pool tables and darts and a jukebox. So I honestly don't know what's not to like about Dizzy's. I'm going to make a conscious effort to come here more often, my subconscious be damned.", "business_id": "tC_T3DykMOlLV4p7iiRDWw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4pikQBFUZAnB4WqFTV6Q8g", "review_id": "H5BHclVoPbiWpyqeuhMEuA", "text": "Dizzys is such a great little bar with great prices. All the bartenders there are amazing and extremely friendly. Its great for a fun friday night or even for a cold dark place to hang out in the middle of the day to escape the heat. It is now a home away from home for me and I would recommend it to anyone.", "business_id": "tC_T3DykMOlLV4p7iiRDWw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iGs6sMcvqgEGDi8wG4Yn7g", "review_id": "3GeBXfayrPDXNQr9WSrcRQ", "text": "Used to be a great dive to shoot pool/darts. Now over priced and boring. Might as well be a Starbucks", "business_id": "tC_T3DykMOlLV4p7iiRDWw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iGs6sMcvqgEGDi8wG4Yn7g", "review_id": "0crcm92929IrBeu3w8qQsg", "text": "Used to be a great dive to shoot pool/darts. Now over priced and boring. Might as well be a Starbucks. Bartenders are usually out smoking so be sure to time it right unless you want to wait for a drink.", "business_id": "tC_T3DykMOlLV4p7iiRDWw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Ouus3lC3Xk3YRGx4ptd_4A", "review_id": "cwuNePJjNTR6lleMJF2aXQ", "text": "Went on 4th of July and they were closed for the day.  Bummer.  Next to Hissyfits, children's used clothes.", "business_id": "sz83FiPYmJ0uQFn0cjY9xA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cjmZWVN9KU-LAmo5AnG6_g", "review_id": "thTKzeVz3LMPEZ7wID4E8w", "text": "THE best thrift store in Phoenix. Great selection and it actually smells good inside. Check out the mark down sales where certain color codes are real bargains. Also some departments are discounted on a regular basis.", "business_id": "sz83FiPYmJ0uQFn0cjY9xA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 8, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "CCHwJoIWLRhxqIcwRJW6ag", "review_id": "pncN-dn14hHDgWTF-j0Egg", "text": "-Limited selection of stuff. (the building looks so HUGE on the outside, but ONLY a small area is used for the Thrift Store). \n\n-Most of the few things they have is crap from the 80's and '90's, so I guess it belongs in a thrift store...if you like that kind of stuff.\n\n-No funky smells, probably because there isn't a ton of misc stuff to create one huge thrift store aroma.\n\n-If you want to see the employees FREAK OUT, just wander into their break room by mistake, since it looks like part of the Thrift Store. The old \"dears\" will scold you like you are a little kid.\n\n-Prices...um, ok, I guess. Seems like there were many older ladies browsing through the clothing racks.\n\n-The (older ladies) store employees watch you like you are going to steal (or wander into their break room).\n\n-Parking is convenient.\n\n-Not a Thrift Store that I would go out of my way to stop at again, I've been here 4 times and never found anything good to purchase.", "business_id": "sz83FiPYmJ0uQFn0cjY9xA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "6rkICkKa9RlOMy-L8g05fw", "review_id": "YaSBCvxgJXdUa2hEmz7-nQ", "text": "One of my favorite places to go...just lost not only my respect but my money. \n\nThey had the same sale on the same day for weeks on end. This same sale since i started going here. Never had signs, they would just come up and tell you. \nSo today when I go back again, the only thing on sale was clothes!!! \n\nAt the check the nice cashier was ringing everything up 50% off and out of no where the oldest lady of the group said no, only clothes are on sale. They disagreed and I explained to the older lady I have always been told these items were on sale on this day. \n\nThe oldest lady who was Adamant about the sale said it wasn't true. The other two ladies disagreed and wanted to give me the discount but she kept saying that sale never existed. \n\nAs I was walking away she said to the other cashier \" that wasn't true\". I turned around and said I will bring you back my receipts to show you I am not lying! What I won't do when I come back is spend another dime of my money. \n\nYou do NOT call your customers liars!!!! \n\nPerfect example of how you lose business and eventually...doors closed. \n\nWhen big spenders like me come in and clear your shelves, you do what it tales to keep them coming back. \n\nSo disappointed. You get two stars because you are a cause and and you have two wonderful associates who should have more power. \n\nDo your store a favor and get rid of that terrible lady.", "business_id": "sz83FiPYmJ0uQFn0cjY9xA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S3UHNa8tV83AHhX9959ruA", "review_id": "0Ys2G9uHMlFzHzqQZyaBeQ", "text": "An upscale but small thrift store. I like that they support programs for children and I donate my better things to this shop.\n\nI am taking off a couple of stars due to the unfriendly cold volunteer with a snooty attitude who accepts the donations at the rear of the shop. A turnoff.  On the other hand the friendly, helpful, grateful guys at Goodwill that unload your donations make you feel good that you donated there.", "business_id": "sz83FiPYmJ0uQFn0cjY9xA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vh9n0NQ96EdG8mxkUW8CNw", "review_id": "9LxHh7dXyorWrfckjgNTlw", "text": "Staff are confused about everything! Went in one day was told that items were with a green tag were 50% off so picked up a few treasures and was told that none of them were on sale, that the tag had to have a line on it. REALLY? Get your act together people...", "business_id": "sz83FiPYmJ0uQFn0cjY9xA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ewPGcL-ZD5h-zjvknOpzgQ", "review_id": "Gs9_DhiqIbwkT0dzfudIRQ", "text": "Great store that goes to an awesome organization.   Volunteers who work in the store are friendly and hardworking.   They always have interesting stuff.  I like to take my donations there - I know the money raised off my stuff is going to a worthy cause!", "business_id": "sz83FiPYmJ0uQFn0cjY9xA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EtHiWWBNGfrAUozI4IjHtg", "review_id": "mDEuZPp6AnfYNv5fPwh-bQ", "text": "These guys are great... I used to live here in Phoenix and they always took great care of my cars.. I liked how honest they were and fixed 99% of the repairs the first time.   The guys working there are all well seasoned and have a great since of humor.  I used to bring them some wild stuff to work on and they never denied me service except when I brought in a Mercedes...LOL  I was just in town and I picked up an old Saab, they laughed and said they will give it a shot..  \nSo if you want to get something fix correct the first time take it here..", "business_id": "u_NKrPlsO_EOp9aCWfcr3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 7, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "4UUIpbOTPmu43wuC2aSGkg", "review_id": "FHNSkazhzpwNiVpK0p_76A", "text": "So a word of advice: NEVER take a speed bump at 25 mph. You will get hang time my friend...\n\nSo after I tried my Starsky and Hutch move in my g-ride, I had to get a bolt drilled out of my water pump. This was a VERY hard thing to do. I had to finally take it to Crutcher who took care of it in 1.5 days. Mind you, my pal had been working on it for 2 weeks trying to do the same thing that Crutcher did in no time. No one likes to take their car to the shop, I'm not saying that they're the cheapest guys on the block, but they were professional and efficient and got my baby back on the road.\n\nI would highly suggest Crutcher for your g-ride needs!", "business_id": "u_NKrPlsO_EOp9aCWfcr3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oD04YGAZEm_ygAOFwsdkUg", "review_id": "nP5w1708JV5QjEil9vgTDw", "text": "We have used Crutcher for years - they are always honest and professional. We have takens several cars to them over the years, and I feel like they always give us an honest opinion of what really needs to be done, and what can wait. I have never had to take my car in twice for the same issue, and they try to get me in when it is convenient for me.", "business_id": "u_NKrPlsO_EOp9aCWfcr3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Rv6t9EuaN4ihrA3p7X8MaA", "review_id": "tbxfOcLTtQoOfdfsZKeu6w", "text": "Great place.  They're honest, fair priced and they do quality work.  They'll work on any make or year, I have older vehicles and some of them are obsolete and difficult to find parts for but they're always able to come up with a solution.  I highly recommend Crutcher Automotive.", "business_id": "u_NKrPlsO_EOp9aCWfcr3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DrWLhrK8WMZf7Jb-Oqc7ww", "review_id": "-sbD5Xujwd36iCa07voVLQ", "text": "I needed to find out what the screeching sound was coming from my vehicle and since I was working in this area, I dropped my car off at this place which had a few good reviews on yelp. I came there without an appointment and they happily took my car, joined me for a test drive and diagnosed the problem quickly as rotors and drums on both front and back. All of the mechanics and owner were very nice and even picked me up down the street at my work location of the day. Overall, it was only $400 for the service including labor and a good experience for me and my car.", "business_id": "u_NKrPlsO_EOp9aCWfcr3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 17, "cool": 18}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "BbV8pYAs-NOf_AW0UBUcHg", "text": "I was given a tour of the Desert Mission Food Bank and some of the neighbor John C Lincoln buildings several weeks ago.  For whatever reason, I didn't think to yelp about it until now...\n\nThe staff at Desert Mission Food Bank was extremely friendly.  Megan showed me around and gave me a history on how it came to be.  It's actually a fascinating story, but I will let you explore on your own to learn more.  \n\nI don't have much to compare this to as this was my first visit to a food bank, so I had no clue what to expect.  I was extremely impressed on how organized the place was and how many people I saw shopping there.  The food bank allows those that qualify to maximize their budget and get what they need to put food on the table for their families.  It relies on support from our community.  With the economy in the dumps lately, it's nice to know that Desert Mission is there for those that need it.\n\nI look forward to volunteering at the Desert Mission Food Bank on November 1st.  If you are reading this and interested in joining (we'll have a small group), PM me for the details or check the Events calendar.", "business_id": "RnI6c_HrzEPS0okYj-BICw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bPGjcf8RDPEoK5TF1idmew", "review_id": "UrLcZUnZB06LCXnvEANYHw", "text": "This place is wonderful :) they really help out lots of people and they are extremely kind :) the staff and volunteers are the best! It makes for a pleasant visit, thank you! ;)", "business_id": "RnI6c_HrzEPS0okYj-BICw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cZBwcG3tz169D3WrQdvHAw", "review_id": "6T7eY72B4W3rc07We6eF1Q", "text": "Great service, efficiency. I arrived at 4pm and was in my car by 425pm! Thanks for a great job, guys!", "business_id": "fNEwA3uXDjCWq686qQbXuQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dxlvJ0STaAj0-MQ4XIobUQ", "review_id": "e5gNQl6arlT_2ZwapRJl1g", "text": "To save money, I took my Mini Cooper for an oil change here but you have to bring your own filter, drain plug and filter removal tool. The techs were very friendly too.", "business_id": "fNEwA3uXDjCWq686qQbXuQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2v3j2y5PLMs0rlAd-pxoEw", "review_id": "Z0Okv0UuhXhHqMUjJrjg_w", "text": "Every 3000 mi!\nI have been coming to Jiffy Lube for about 10 years! They always know what to put in my cars, know what was put in them last time and never over charge me! \nThey are very quickand clean!\n\nThey usually find me some kind of discount I didn't even know they had!\n\nOver all, they are Great!!", "business_id": "fNEwA3uXDjCWq686qQbXuQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Xe3roFVZWGe1ABkuhN9UCg", "review_id": "Obz3pIJJTEiTem5Zx_ADsA", "text": "I enjoy this location. I've had bad experiences at other large chain shops. This place always takes care of me.", "business_id": "fNEwA3uXDjCWq686qQbXuQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KfAXpVmDLKJIiLHG2vKj8A", "review_id": "tVs9aNgTd7c5biBHShAlyw", "text": "So far so good. I'm from NM where jiffy was great. I hope to find the same here. Was greeted right as I stepped out of my car, they gave me the rundown of a basic oil change and there inspections. That was nice. 10 min then I will set up AZ account and shale see how long it takes em to know it out.", "business_id": "fNEwA3uXDjCWq686qQbXuQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pQ6ij6cOBRB3yJGHbVZHUQ", "review_id": "wR9pTWvOKiQDYto3-N1yqQ", "text": "SLOW SLOW SLOW. We waited almost 45 minutes for them to change the oil in two cars that were in progress before we ever arrived. Then it was another 30 minutes to change our oil. No \"jiffiness\" here. Always try to up sell you unnecessary services and products using fear tactics. We won't be back.", "business_id": "fNEwA3uXDjCWq686qQbXuQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ouus3lC3Xk3YRGx4ptd_4A", "review_id": "aMqjxPH2KlPqNRGnY_WiCg", "text": "Clean and organized, found some cheap items that I was looking for.", "business_id": "0FK6AbpZrQ8VV6Cy8FR20w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KJDymAcoPiW_vuqthGxfpQ", "review_id": "rpWSPruWi3VIaOGz8kRWtg", "text": "This Dollar Tree was MUCH better then others I have tried in the area. The location was twice the size of two others I've been to, and the choices were more plentiful.  I was striking out on the Halloween decorations at Dollar Tree - which was my go to place in Orlando for seasonal decor - so I was pretty bummed about it.  However, this one was the winner and helped to set me up for some cute desk deco!\n\nI was able to find several items to my liking for our office theme since they had more options overall (I'm guessing since they were a larger location in general).  I am considering stopping back by this one to stock up on a few more things now that I have the decor started on my desk and I have more ideas!\n\nOverall: A\nBigger location.  More options.  Everything is still only $1.", "business_id": "0FK6AbpZrQ8VV6Cy8FR20w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "lC4X2crUuxT9Ac9BlOX4Uw", "review_id": "VTHjIW32FVT86A9DDwj0bg", "text": "As I revealed in a previous review, my family loves InnSuites. This location is nestled in the Squaw Peak Mountain Preserve, close to the prestigious Biltmore area, and offers easy access to downtown Phoenix, Scottsdale and the Camelback corporate corridor. \n\nInnSuites offers comfotable, clean rooms for a very rasonable price. And as with all of the InnSuites locations, the Northern location includes amenities such as free social hour and free hot breakfast with eggs, potatoes, waffles, toast, cereal, yogurt, fruit, coffee, milk & juices. There isn't really much within walking distance at this location, so either plan to hang around the pool a lot or you'll need to have a car.", "business_id": "6Ckmrpp6OW1pJ-3Pjg7VaQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tyB2NUSxpBtBBRZXwvifPA", "review_id": "ucEh8ShTtvG7gK6NLGWZiw", "text": "We all stayed at the Best Western Inn and Suites during our recent Cactus League Spring Training vacation.  The rooms were spacious and clean.  The beds were very comfy, the pool and spa area were quite nice.  Even nicer, they served a free full breakfast, eggs, sausage, waffles, etc.  It was very good and saved us I'm sure $20 minimum per day.  As well, they had a happy hour each evening so we got some free drinks and snacks.  All in all, this was a great place to stay and they offer discounts as well thru AAA, etc.  I booked my room on hotwire, so I saved a ton.", "business_id": "6Ckmrpp6OW1pJ-3Pjg7VaQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zs9EphhkXylrxHCzxhC_ag", "review_id": "vjdZR_69bDQYjm6bcy5yVA", "text": "I love staying here!", "business_id": "6Ckmrpp6OW1pJ-3Pjg7VaQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OAtcAT8rVUwKoo_Q_mOzUg", "review_id": "o3gDANeGJHIfPau44ps9cA", "text": "I stayed here for 5 nights and found the staff welcoming, the externior clean and in good repair (they were replacing the walkways when I was there and doing an awesome job), and the rooms clean and comfortable.  Breakfast is complimentary and it is well prepared, warm, and the staff is helpful and friendly.  There was an unexpected problem (through no fault of mine or the hotel and their staff) that was handled exceptionally well.  It is easy to be great when everything goes well...not as easy when they is a problem..Best Western InnSuites Phoenix really saved the day!  I would stay here again and again!", "business_id": "6Ckmrpp6OW1pJ-3Pjg7VaQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L3Jsd79upFBPk2z4EBOsVQ", "review_id": "qqHCqpE3dDnjFG9fA3MSHg", "text": "I stayed here last month. It's your average motel (since the doors face outside, not a hallway), and the breakfast buffet is okay (scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausage links, bacon, cereal, batter to make waffles,   and toast provided). The walls are REALLY thin, so thin that the guy snoring next door kept us awake all night. \n\nThe room was clean and equipped with a mini fridge (like the kind you'd keep in your dorm room) and microwave, although lacking a safety deposit box. If you want to keep your items safe, you have to bring your items to the front desk, make a list of what you're dropping off, and then sign. I was uncomfortable making a list, so I decided to forgo this process.\n\nFYI if you call the front desk to order you a taxi, they actually order a car service. The car is an unmarked, dark-colored Lincoln sedan. To go to the 16th Street Sports Bar down the street cost us about $10 vs $6 for an actual taxi (which we ended up taking later). We didn't want to drink and drive, so not bad, but just know that the hotels in the area do not order taxis.\n\nMy main complaint is that we didn't have housekeeping service the entire time, hence the two stars. We left for lunch from 10:30AM - 1:30PM, returned, but housekeeping never arrived. We left again at 3PM for the rest of the day, and housekeeping, upon arrival back at the room after midnight, hadn't come. I called the front desk for someone to bring towels, but since there was no one to cover the front desk, we had to go get the towels ourselves. I also wanted an extra pillow, but the front desk person couldn't leave the front desk to get a pillow out of the housekeeping room. I thought this was very strange.\n\nI guess for less than $100/night (Hilton resort down the street much more expensive), it's not too bad. I would probably stay here again for the mere fact that the location is conducing to our activities. But, if I could find another hotel close by with a similar price, I wouldn't mind staying somewhere else.", "business_id": "6Ckmrpp6OW1pJ-3Pjg7VaQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xGYj2a921dxcQwuZbCf6eA", "review_id": "Nmpp_yyaRf87t10HNCEtJQ", "text": "First off, Staff Pleasant, Professional, Personal, Room (family suite) Large roomy, super clean, quite atmosphere. Say was perfect. Breakfast HOT Delicious & food for thought. Nothing was burnt or over cooked. Also we had dishes in our room. We didn't have to eat out . FANTASTIC!", "business_id": "6Ckmrpp6OW1pJ-3Pjg7VaQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1rFD1Hli-rOzbD2xPUYDWQ", "review_id": "XkMT1RO6Y82F20Ydqdznpw", "text": "Although I didn't spend much time it the hotel, I enjoyed the clean room and comfy bed.  The decor in the room and the lobby was contemporary, and the front desk staff was pleasant.  I would recommend this hotel to those who have business in Phoenix.", "business_id": "6Ckmrpp6OW1pJ-3Pjg7VaQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WTPfJDRJeoqk-KjsB3t4pQ", "review_id": "apuA9v-LZC0JHDAmgoSRGg", "text": "This is a great place with a great weekly rate. The staff is awesome and they have free drinks and snacks at night. They also have an excellent breakfast in the morning. The neighborhood is good and I would highly recommend this place.  I had a flat tire one morning and the janitor drove me to get fix a flat and stood by while I filled it.", "business_id": "6Ckmrpp6OW1pJ-3Pjg7VaQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZPFLi-ucmuaHlR4oow7XYg", "review_id": "a7jzORIdqTO9kmKYhHVebQ", "text": "So we had to switch rooms 2 times before we had the room that we were supposed to have as shown online. Then!! We were told the room we were in was not pet friendly for our little dog so a third time.  I thought most of the time the pet-friendly hotels mean that all rooms are pet friendly? It was just such a hassle to keep moving and the heat did not make it any more pleasant.", "business_id": "6Ckmrpp6OW1pJ-3Pjg7VaQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XZ56fRawTbQxN-NEva3omg", "review_id": "8NkYX5FXNdkaLorhcGSi8w", "text": "I have been here many times for spring break with my family. It's a great hotel, very cozy, offers breakfast every morning which is great.", "business_id": "6Ckmrpp6OW1pJ-3Pjg7VaQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pfEMkdYrRz1NAJpIK7MJ6Q", "review_id": "jETMrZ9-RDKRfdRkDGuoZQ", "text": "First room (257) was a total dive, everything was so so so dirty!  So bad, my 8 year old boy and 9 ur old girl who both like to play and get filthy wouldn't even sit on or touch anything...lol, no BS.  On the plus side and why this place got 3 stars was upon notifying the front desk lady, she immediately moved us to a much better but still kinda dirty room that had been remodeled within the last decade, lol.  But she made it right with excellent care and even gave us a nice cold bottle of wine.  FYI she wasn't even a manager, so I commend the property owners for empowering their staff to make it right for the clients/customers.  Overall a below average property but great customer service here.  Would not stay at again, but would always tell the good part to others due to the employes.", "business_id": "6Ckmrpp6OW1pJ-3Pjg7VaQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3lwOEII0kiluVW-jm9OCyQ", "review_id": "Q-adqKzI7Fq7mC2w8sV0pQ", "text": "When you walk in the room there would be little doubt that this IS a motel, but with better-than-average decor. The bed, bathroom and all other stuff are pretty modern but the room itself is small and feels cheap. \n\nDidn't like the air conditioning. It is very powerful but at the same time noisy as heck. If you don't own a pair of ear plugs, you'd better be a deep sleeper. \n\nThe breakfast is amazing. Very delicious and a lot of variety to offer. Couldn't have enough of it. \n\nToo bad we missed social hour where free drinks are provided for everyone. \n\nOverall I'd recommended this place if you are traveling with a budget but still wanna a little spoil during your stay.", "business_id": "6Ckmrpp6OW1pJ-3Pjg7VaQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 7, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "3f_-pGlAZi6a6ZySrsspVQ", "review_id": "aT1gV6Iqvsa5p85Z0qaJEg", "text": "Since I have posted a dog question on 'talk' today ( http://tinyurl.com/5cuox7 ), I thought I'd share a great Vet!\n\nRoughly a year ago I was looking for a Vet for my rescued pooch, she needed her final round of boosters, rabies shot and micro chip.  I asked around and took the advice from a friend to give Dr. John Clark a try after a bit of research online.\n\nDr. Clark has been in practice in Phoenix for over 45 years. He is also currently the Board President of phoenix area emergency clinics; a group which is owned by 177 veterinarians and serves the emergency and critical care needs of over 300 Phoenix area practices. Needless to say, Dr. Clark is well respected by his peers; recommended by his clients and vets alike. \n\nOne of the main reasons I use and respect Dr. Clark is his honesty. I have heard from two clients, who recommended him; he will not sell you on the extras. He doesn't believe in selling medications your animal doesn't need and treatments that are not necessary. So rather than a Vet that's out for the buck, he's a Vet of sincerity and integrity. In addition, the pricing at Orangewood Animal Hospital is extremely competitive and reasonable. \n\nThe staff at Orangewood Animal Hospital is wonderful as well. I have called with questions in the past, they are always happy to help. If they don't know the answer they'll put you on hold and ask Dr. Clark, so your sure to get the correct answer to your question. If a medication is needed, they stock and sell it at economical prices. I tend to go the holistic / natural route with my pooch, so I've never taken them up on medication outside of boosters, rabies shots and micro chip. \n\nI have given Orangewood Animal Hospital 5 stars, so if you're looking for a Vet, give them a try!\n\nOrangewood Animal Hospital is located roughly 2 blocks north of Glendale Road on the east side of 7th street.  They treat dogs, cats and exotics.\n\n\nHere is a list of services offered..............\n\nAdvanced Surgical Procedures\nAdvanced Cardiology\nComplete Companion Animal Care\nComplete Dental Care and X-Ray Services\nDentistry\nDiagnostic Services on site\nDiagnostic Ultrasonography\nDietary and Nutritional Counseling\nElective Surgeries and Orthopedics\nExaminations, Vaccinations, Surgery and Medicine\nGeriatric Care\nICG Services\nInternal Medicine\nMedical Diagnostics and Hospitalized Treatment\nMicrochipping\nPrescription Diet Pet Food\nProfessional Flea and Tick Products\nPregnancy Ultrasonography\nPre and Postnatal Services\nRadiology\nRoutine Health Examinations\nRoutine Small Animal Medical and Surgical Services\nRoutine Surgeries\nSmall Animal Medicine and Surgery for Cats and Dogs\nWellness and Preventive Medicine", "business_id": "C7YKuZIZ-h-DpaSeBK69Fg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EKmFxaaYVE8rRKfftyn1yw", "review_id": "WtVwJ9JeCCa9HrkIdPTv7Q", "text": "I have to agree with the previous reviewer.  Dr. Clark is awesome.  Very nice guy who loves animals and who does not try to upsell you on anything.  I've been taking my dog to Orangewood for the past three years and I have nothing negative to say.  Go see Dr. Clark!", "business_id": "C7YKuZIZ-h-DpaSeBK69Fg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "R0ekUK-osGP9AoUtyrAEUw", "review_id": "cC7bkxNsbSP3iKECFv38yg", "text": "Okay...Getting a vet that will actually talk to you and discuss your pets health and history is remarkable in this day and age.  I was very impressed with Dr. Clark and his genuine care for the health of your pet.  \n\nOne thing that I really appreciate is that the office seems to take into account that you are the customer and you direct them to the level of care your pet needs.  I agree they didn't  seem overly anxious to sell me services that I really don't need, but, also emphasized the importance of things like heartworm medication.  \n\nI recommend Dr. John Clark and the staff at the Orangewood Animal Hospital.", "business_id": "C7YKuZIZ-h-DpaSeBK69Fg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MbogV99-KSj_Iy1tLNMZpA", "review_id": "iokWu0nca_MP20l4-f0Fgw", "text": "Love Orangewood Vet clinic! The whole staff is great and really cares about your animal. I have never had a vet who will spend the time necessary to discuss whats going on with your pet and then some. He is so full of great information about all animals. I would highly recommend Dr. Clark for the care of your pet.", "business_id": "C7YKuZIZ-h-DpaSeBK69Fg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VFfDD0z2BxN-jM1C8Ka0BA", "review_id": "GIhi_H4FdEB8_JhMM-Sbbw", "text": "concur all previous positive notes.  We had our cat in last year for work and both the staff and the doctor are excellent.  I would recommend that you use the services or if out of your range, with his knowledge of area Vets, I 'm sure they will recommend someone.  My only previous dealins with other Vets was negative.  This group really clearly loves and cares for animals.", "business_id": "C7YKuZIZ-h-DpaSeBK69Fg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "L6-K7i4Ir1blOPOpLM3AcA", "review_id": "ehAy-SEkzRvkcBqMpwlnxQ", "text": "I have finally found a place that I WANT to bring my dogs to.  The staff and doctor are top-notch.  Everything is handled with care and detailed attention.\nThanks!!!!", "business_id": "C7YKuZIZ-h-DpaSeBK69Fg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iFfYt4Zi5wiWzbjkWzA3LQ", "review_id": "kCugd1WCTO3AGOvOqL5U9Q", "text": "You definitely get what you pay for, Dr. John Clark is amazing he will not only explain what changes you dog is going through but explain the history of why, i brought my puppy there for her rabies series, im a college student so he cut me some slack on the expenses of it, he gave me food advice and education on her growing process such as her weight teeth and eye sight the girls are okay but i go for the Dr. my puppy wont know another doctor ever again! go see him :)", "business_id": "C7YKuZIZ-h-DpaSeBK69Fg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "efUcLl2QBUm4cjQ4lgf5Tg", "review_id": "QQSlI3AD3L45ACEbsJyo6A", "text": "We have been to this hospital about 4-5 times in the past year with a couple different cats of ours. We have been very happy with Dr Clark in the past.  He usually goes over everything really well and doesn't try to talk you into unnecessary care. However  I just got back from an appointment today and am very disturbed by the experience.  \n\nFirst of all a little background. My boyfriend and I have been TNRing (Trap, Neuter, Return) for about 4 years. This program is very helpful for the feral cat population and only a select group of vets and clinics will even spay/neuter feral cats.  We have been using Altered Tails and although they do have their shortcomings for the most part they do a great job. \n\nWe trapped two cats on Wednesday night.  One of them turned out to be a friendly stray cat with an injury to his back leg.  Although I know AT doesn't treat  injuries we went ahead and took him in to be neutered along with the other feral cat we caught and made an appointment with Dr Clark to have him examined. Altered Tails called me after the surgery and explained that the cat had a reaction to anesthesia and he was freaking out and biting at his incision.  They put him back under, repaired the damage and put an e-collar on him. I was happy that they informed me of what happened and gave me instructions to keep a close eye on him.\n\nI knew before I even walked into Dr. Clark's office that the incision wasn't looking great but did not blame Altered Tails because I knew what had happened.  But as soon as I got there Dr Clark seemed annoyed I took the him to Altered Tails and basically called them a chop shop.  Which is very offensive considering the work they do for animals.  And it made me feel like he thought I was a bad or cheap person for taking him there.  We have 6 indoor cats and care for 2 small feral colonies. We spend a lot of our time and money caring for not only our own cats but for many lost, abandoned and feral cats each year. We spend at least 5K+ annually caring for animals so I wouldn't think anyone would consider that cheap or unkind.  But that's exactly how I was made to feel.  \n\nDr. Clark didn't even bother giving him a full exam (although I was charged for one) he took about 10 seconds and looked at his neuter incision and injured leg. He gave me an antibiotic and seemed to want to get me out of his office as quickly as possible.  I asked if he could help me put his e-collar back on because he had gotten it off in the carrier.  His reply \"it's pretty straight forward\" and sent me on my way.  \n\nI'm so disappointed that I thought we had finally found a great vet and he turned out to be this way.  We will now be on the search for a new vet. I hope no one else has to experience this type of treatment when they are only trying to go out of their way to help homeless animals.", "business_id": "C7YKuZIZ-h-DpaSeBK69Fg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kmLjttqFkbvwaxQ51PyFRA", "review_id": "8QWeLZNdCG8xIa7t1RO_Lw", "text": "I am preparing to travel with small dog and need pricing for health certificate.  I called a few places....when I called here I was told \"no pricing over the phone\".  What?  Are you kidding?  Not even for the document? How about price for office visit?  NO...she told me no pricing given for ANYTHING over the phone.  I suspect it is on the same lines as a restaurant with no pricing on the menu...I can't afford it.  This was the ONLY place that could not give me a price for a simple office visit or health certificate.", "business_id": "C7YKuZIZ-h-DpaSeBK69Fg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MBhvsi8dJTHuaKn4v98XRw", "review_id": "TQ-rkPc-sOHCtLq0Y6s9cQ", "text": "After trying several other vets, I finally have found one that seems to have the knowledge, experience and communication methods that I have been searching for. They do not have the typical style of one dimensional diagnosis. They think through any issues a pet is having and present well thought solutions. They also seem to be much less focused on gouging clients with high priced unnecessary tests or procedures. \n\nWhile many vets \"say\" they do what they do because they love animals, this place shows how they feel by the way that they treat you and your pet. Zero fear based sales efforts like others. I think I have discovered a wonderful place for the heath care of my beloved best friend.", "business_id": "C7YKuZIZ-h-DpaSeBK69Fg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "moMZjSEeyOrDAFt-yh3aRg", "review_id": "41llrJ3tIuXNocPIzoS6iQ", "text": "Just adopted a dog from RESCUE and needed a veterinarian to do a post adoption exam. I was surprised that I was able to get a same day appointment. Everyone in the office is nice and welcoming. The doc was extremely nice. He sat down with me and answered any questions that I had and gave me suggestions too. You don't see that to often. Couldn't believe that the exam was no charge since I adopted her from a rescue.  The only thing I had to pay for was the vaccinations. Also, if you're bringing your newly adopted dog to this establishment, be sure to bring in a stool sample as well because they will check for parasites test for free as well and it will save you a trip back to deliver it.", "business_id": "C7YKuZIZ-h-DpaSeBK69Fg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9EEQzDyzJgmjNNWLi-m0ag", "review_id": "6Smz2jB_vxyMYI-kPCeeuA", "text": "just adopted a little guy and took him here.  The doctor and staff were so nice.  You get a free exam if he is a rescue!  Definitely bringing snowball back", "business_id": "C7YKuZIZ-h-DpaSeBK69Fg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5RuEn7IONyVuvrOimjFSZA", "review_id": "PxdsXCK9BOVyjDTwjcskbA", "text": "Dr. J and his staff are excellent. He is a great dentist who works fast, knows his business, and keeps you \n\nDr. J runs a tight ship. His interactions with his staff illustrate his attention to detail and high performance standards. He keeps meticulous records with multiple photos and x-rays to serve as both historical documentation.\n\nBottom line: Highly Recommended", "business_id": "2Kp4M_Xj554O-KWaNbtpUQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "V6IrZrvfCY2P8JvH7FM-tA", "review_id": "1E_RAOoUWQ675PVdLiuUCw", "text": "As embarassed as I am to say it, I hadnt been to the dentist in an extended amount of time when I finally decided to bite the bullet (no pun intended) and find an expert. Dr. J and his entire staff at Squaw Peak Dental blew me away. From the moment I walked in the door, each knew who I was (even though it was my first time in the office) welcomed me, gave me a detailed tour, and even showed me the back office. The first impression of the office is sophistication, with the interior done very modern and clean, but super comfortable. There is flat screens in the waiting area, along with XBOX and Playstation for the kids (and/or kids at heart), a very clean restroom where you can brush one more time before hearing the cold hard facts, and then a private consultation area where you can discuss new procedures like teeth whitening, mouthguards, etc. My appointment was very thorough, from the digital photography and mapping of my beautiful chompers, to the full diagnostic cleaning and assessment. At the end of the appointment, its time for the judge to rule, and Dr. J reviews all of the previous work done by his friendly staff, and then makes personal recommendations for you to work on until your next visit. The office is conveniently located next door to the Aunt Chiladas and Pointe Squaw Peak Hilton, and is on the 3rd floor of a new office building with great mountain views. I would recommend beyond a shadow of a doubt to friends, family, relatives, enemies, and anyone I can tell, to go to Squaw Peak Dental and see Dr. J!", "business_id": "2Kp4M_Xj554O-KWaNbtpUQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6fs6KkO9brX2-Ws3hJPUww", "review_id": "zP5YinQmL5rKI7635-P9jw", "text": "Dr. J and Elena (my hygienist) have been my caring for my mouth for about three years now. They, and the staff at Squaw Peak Dental, are hands down my FAVORITE dental team ever! (And I have had more than a few!)\n\nElena is very sweet, and she never hurts me in the least when she cleans my teeth. The equipment they use is very gentle. I also appreciate how she always notes what is going on with my teeth and follows up on every detail each time I visit. Dr. J is the same way, and he even remembers personal things about me which is kind of unbelievable when you think about how many people he must see. He has great chair-side manner, I have always felt at ease when he working on me...and that says a lot for a dentist! \n\nThe rest of the staff is always very warm, welcoming, and helpful. They kinda make me feel like a rockstar when go there! I have had issues in the past with insurance, and Lisa at the front desk really went above and beyond to help me sort it out.  \n\nIn addition, aesthetically, the office is super nice. It is on the third floor of the building, and is very well kept and decorated. Your dental chair overlooks Squaw Peak Mountain which is relaxing, and they also have flat screens with head phones at each station. Overall the place is impeccable, and they even have complementary toothbrushes in their bathroom!\n\nI would highly recommend Dr. J and his fabulous staff to anyone!! Don't be afraid if you haven't been to the dentist in a minute, I referred a close friend to Dr. J who hadn't been to the dentist in 10 years; he made it out alive and well, and is happy he finally went back :)", "business_id": "2Kp4M_Xj554O-KWaNbtpUQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1XAFjof35ugkeaVXsS9UJg", "review_id": "61xDalo5p9YFjbAemDRSTA", "text": "My wife and I had several experiences at this dentist that seemed to be motivated by his need to make money rather than our health.  Removal of teeth to install implants, veneers all across the top, expensive gum procedures.   For several years we felt very uncomfortable and pressured to spend money with the dire warning that our mouths were going to crumble in the near future.\n\nThe final straw was a call on his emergency line, only to be advised that Friday was his golf day, and Monday was when I could be seen.  I guess enough other people got implants to fund 4 day work weeks.  \n\nWould never, ever recommend this man, or his team, to anyone.  \n\nTurns out that we both have great teeth and the other dentist confirmed that not only were the procedures he recommended highly profitable, but that typically they also commit the patient to a lifetime of routine maintenance expenses to keep up the implants, veneers, etc.", "business_id": "2Kp4M_Xj554O-KWaNbtpUQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zXFhRuDKnyQhKwh4voS9vw", "review_id": "WEfQ_m3PGXLjGnlaFbge_A", "text": "I could not give this place a higher recommendation.  Knowledgeable and friendly staff.  The office is gorgeous with great views of the mountains.", "business_id": "2Kp4M_Xj554O-KWaNbtpUQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "dUZ8aLUiX3_zq83nnlytjQ", "review_id": "engE_sWsXT0TN540BcgbLw", "text": "I recently took the Grand Canyon tour around the Christmas holidays.   The tour guide was excellent.  He was full of fun and interesting facts about AZ.\n\nPeople don't normally think of the desert and think of snow or cold, but North Arizona is quite different than the desert. \n\nWe first took a short stop in Sedona.  Later, we continued north to see snow all around.  We traveled through Navajo country.\n\nWhen I finally got to the Grand Canyon, I took the helicopter ride around the canyon.  The view was magnificent.  It was one of the most breathtaking sites I've seen.\n\nI truly enjoyed my tour!  I will definitely do it again - especially if family comes in from out of town.", "business_id": "TGJaChsRa6M87guv6Q57dQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dUZ8aLUiX3_zq83nnlytjQ", "review_id": "ZHzHgta3FNof_1bxJyGOGA", "text": "I have them such a glowing review before. \nI am really disappointed.\n\nEven though my first customor service rep was wonderful, this time I got a really rude lady named Tracy.  I just did not like the way she talked to me so much so that I just didn't even book a second trip.\n\nThere are so many competitors and the economy is not great right now.  Companies cannot afford to have the worst customer service.  I did call  Detours.  They were quite helpful.", "business_id": "TGJaChsRa6M87guv6Q57dQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "US3AZyMVZJxg_3Tzs4xoEA", "review_id": "YNAosyFimD3mPYUU_VA6VQ", "text": "I took the Grand Canyon via Sedona and Navajo Reservation tour.\nSteve was our guide and was very informative but I would check my facts on Pluto, I don't think it's a star, it's classified as a dwarf planet.  He was very kind and helpful as I'm afraid of heights.  \nI'm so glad that I took this tour instead trying to drive it myself and figure out where to go for the best scenery.\nI didn't have any problem with any of the staff, I fact I had to cancel one of my party at the last minute (day before-well past the cutoff time) and they were very nice about not charging me for the canceled tour.\nIf I'm lucky enough to make it to Phoenix again I would use them again!  It was very relaxing to let someone else do the driving.", "business_id": "TGJaChsRa6M87guv6Q57dQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uawuKm-mhBORDjY-maDhSg", "review_id": "vrpFXrS0wkz2ErACy9gH7A", "text": "Open Road Tours nearly ruined our vacation!  We booked our Grand Canyon tour several weeks in advance, but they called to cancel LAST MINUTE (literally 5pm on the Sunday before our Monday tour).  The customer service rep cited weather issues and told us that given their 25 years of experience, there would be fog in the canyon and it really wouldn't be worth the trip up there.\n\nAfter about an hour of wallowing in dejection, we optimistically decided to just try calling around to see if any other tour companies were operating.  Every single tour company we called (we went to tripadvisor and started with the highest rated) was still operating tours to the Grand Canyon but many of them were full.  We finally managed to snag the last 2 spots with another company and there were absolutely NO visibility issues at all.  In fact, the day was extremely clear and the Grand Canyon was spectacular.\n\nOpen Road Tours was extremely unprofessional in not helping us find an alternate way to see the Grand Canyon after we expressed that it was our whole purpose in visiting Phoenix and the day we booked was the only day we could go.  Rather than call peers to secure us spots, they told us there was nothing they could do unless we wanted to book on another day (impossible since we were leaving the next day).  Given that there were absolutely no actual weather issues, and they had actually already attempted to reschedule the tour prior to the \"weather cancellation\" due to insufficient bookings on Monday, the entire experience leaves a bad taste in my mouth.\n\nPARTING THOUGHT: Why take a chance with your vacation and book with an unreliable tour company when there are so many excellent options in the area?", "business_id": "TGJaChsRa6M87guv6Q57dQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Kyc_V-2G77tRfwJsBxwZ4A", "review_id": "1djaLMjrLz15le1DWu_VRg", "text": "I purchased a 2003 VW GTI for $1000 less than the \"private party value\". They picked me up from the airport for free and pointed out an error I made when counting out the cash to pay for the car. (I would have paid them $500 more and never known it). I hate used car dealers and sales people in general, but I'll be buying my next car here too. 100% positive feedback on ebay is acurate when it comes to this business. I'm still driving the car and I still love it.", "business_id": "3hR3J0hd4XU4uxMnJCw7iQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bRHDDqUbcKh2l0PJJpR9RA", "review_id": "0ihGc6yQKVP4slm9ld4nCA", "text": "This guy has a lot of good vehicles cheaper than most dealers and private parties however my experience with him was TERRIBLE. I live up north in Cave Creek and he had a car I really liked so I called him to setup an appointment to see it and test drive it. He was VERY reluctant to let me test drive it and VERY demanding of immediate cash (he repeated this to me about 5 times). Anyway I managed to convince him to let me test drive the car without actually handing him a large sum of cash. So I venture down 30+ minutes in Phoenix traffic and am able to look at the car but when I go to ask to test drive it.. NO! Again he was going on and on about having cash in hand up front before i can even drive the car. Now i respect why he is doing that.. however.. who on EARTH wants to pay for something without testing/using it? Maybe it's me.. but I see a vehicle, especially one that I'm going to pay $6,000 or more on an investment.\n\nSo if you are the type who loves just randomly giving money away for something without using it or verifying it suits your needs.. feel free to give this guy a call.. he has plenty of good deals.. but if your like me and want to ensure you know what your getting.. look elsewhere.", "business_id": "3hR3J0hd4XU4uxMnJCw7iQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z6KaFtKAerZnIK9N17Wxag", "review_id": "ByTRat1pGuuXgjq677UcBw", "text": "Alan was unprofessional, uncooperative and downright mean.  Not sure what's up but I would avoid him at all costs.", "business_id": "3hR3J0hd4XU4uxMnJCw7iQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pNDz0xycZ0XNmHBJaoaPuw", "review_id": "WCW91MN09sm9mRfWGhr4ww", "text": "NO STARS FOR THIS FRAUDULENT USED CAR SALESMAN! The 2000 Porsche 911 996 I bought from Alan Monroe in February 2014 is NOT AS ADVERTISED! It is not a SAFE DAILY DRIVER as Alan Monroe personally assured me before I ever submitted final payment. With 72 hours of receiving the car in California, I asked and he agreed to take the vehicle back. When I reported that I had made transportation arrangements, he reneged. The following day he requested I have the vehicle professionally inspected by a certified Porsche mechanic. He said he would consider covering costs of necessary repairs.  When estimate came in at more than the purchase price of the vehicle, including a new transmission! ($16,000.00+), he offered $1,500.00. Now working with State Atty General Fraud Division, DMV, eBay, BBB, and have filed complaint against him to take him to court. Alan Monroe of Arizona Wholesale Auto & Truck sold a LEMON to a buyer in California and the car will not CA State inspection! BUYERS BEWARE!!!!", "business_id": "3hR3J0hd4XU4uxMnJCw7iQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vsXP832M0kOxKpfduD7dWw", "review_id": "5bQtx0bLQPsjyXRAFeVbQg", "text": "Nielsen Diversified is a 20,000 square foot interior design studio located between Bomberos and Corbin's on the east side of Central Ave., north of the canal. The space is home not only to a showroom but also a custom production and design studio, distribution center and the general office of \"Designer Mike\" as seen on Bravo TV's Kathy Griffin My Life on the D List. -- Perhaps, Sunnyslope's biggest celebrity!?!\n\nTheir award winning line of permanent botanicals, arrangements, planters, vases and canvas art is sleek and contemporary and can be found in Bomberos, Corbin's, the W hotels, and Robb & Stuckey's across the country.\n\nThey supply interior design professionals, retailers, the hospitality industry and commercial and business accounts.", "business_id": "Jf-FUvn6j86oPQhKNIHFJw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 21, "useful": 17, "cool": 18}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "H8joPvR_iCGsSgLdPxrC3A", "text": "Dear Mike, \n\nAs Debbie Boone said in the mid 70s for over 52 weeks, You Light Up My Life. As Elton John belted out so many times, You're Like A Candle In The Wind. And as the Doors famously sang Come On Baby Light My Fire! \n\nWe all know it's about the accessories right. And Mike, girl, you sure know how to decorate. Thank you for prettying up our restaurant with your votives, vases and va va voom! Your votives provide just the perfect lighting for our guests. Kinda like the soft back lighting Barbra Streisand demands in any film she makes. \n\nAnd a visit to your showroom....was like...nirvana baby! I totally wanted to play house like I would do at furniture stores when I was a kid. Ok a teenager. Ok Ok...like I did last week at Crate & Barrel. Sheez! \n\nAnd yes. If you want to introduce Kathy Griffin to me, I suppose it's ok. Obviously her career could use a boost and I think it's important to help those out that are less fortunate! \n\nKisses, \nThomas", "business_id": "Jf-FUvn6j86oPQhKNIHFJw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "GnZWh25MyJD1d5FMKl3QmA", "review_id": "_YgqWsKQzyf-z9Ae3sUcIw", "text": "Usually only to \"the trade\", I always wondered what was in the  unobtrusive, modern concrete building on Central Ave near Bombero's. My eyes were opened at the first Sunnyslope Art Walk when their doors were opened to the public. A stunning array of modern home decor (wall art, tables, pots, vases, etc.) items with a slightly industrial, ever so very slightly rustic flavor. Updated but not trendy, classy yet with a  little edge.  And big.  Most of the pieces are scaled for large spaces.\n\nThe decor theme is coherent in terms of colors, materials and shapes. The gallery is not like a home decor store with something of every style - the shapes, colors and look are all in the same theme. This of course means if that if you are looking for colonial, Tuscan, frontier, retro-mod, or anything outside of their scope, you won't find it here. Personally, I could do my whole house in their stuff if I had the money and ceiling height. \n\nAt the last Sunnyslope Art Walk they sold directly to the public for that evening only. We got a couple gorgeous, large planter pots to put outside our front door. We got a reasonable price and the folks who helped us were just plain nice people with whom to deal.", "business_id": "Jf-FUvn6j86oPQhKNIHFJw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "hq0WUfau1Mh3GyHn8oVdNQ", "review_id": "w3V8di8Ph3hWytGti222Qg", "text": "My boss asked for a referral for an interior designer to decorate our new office building so I reached out to the Yelp community and got turned on to Neilsen. I sent all the contact info on to my boss and she was thrilled that I had a referral for her so quickly! Brownie points for me! \n\nNosomuch. While Nielsen might be extremely talented, his follow through and time management were less than adequate. He wouldn't return my boss' phone calls without her leaving him several messages, was 2 weeks late turning in his proposal, and would go out of town for weeks at a time without letting her know he was gone....I could go on and on, but really, I don't want to re-live the embarrassment again. \n\nI know there is the chance that perhaps there were some crossed circuits here, especially since there are so many positive reviews, but honestly, something was amiss with this experience and that's why the low marks (I don't give a lot of low marks normally and it pains me to do so).\n\nI'm not saying don't use this company, because they are probably extremely talented, but I would evaluate the situation you're in before you recommend them to someone so you don't end up in the same predicament I am in.", "business_id": "Jf-FUvn6j86oPQhKNIHFJw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8N3ORTs6KsZTnHgd0obT5g", "review_id": "7cM3M4iVEH4bt9u2Clny5g", "text": "Office is pleasant and organized. Great experience with new doc - Dr. Joshua Millstein. He took the time to listen and explain things.", "business_id": "_SZwP-ddcBpw7aZsCQKSww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uRbF9JOrkuK0khJSm0DMhg", "review_id": "s1KPDhv29yHwpwyb8hEzvA", "text": "Over the previous 2 years my wife has gone to see Dr. Shucker three times for abdominal discomfort. As she is over 50 she felt it was prudent to request a colonoscopy. He agreed and said they would contact her...nothing was done. Instead he scheduled her for what turned out to be an unnecessary mammogram at, you guessed it, a JCL facility. Finally they responded after 3 requests. They found advanced stage colon cancer. She went back to him and reported the finding. What does his staff do? Schedule her for ANOTHER mammogram. This guy will be lucky if we don't sue him out of existence.", "business_id": "_SZwP-ddcBpw7aZsCQKSww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ai6wsk1VurY9o6zEuRG11w", "review_id": "OZrltihKf1mCxqW_XXoLEg", "text": "Dr. Joshua Millstein is AMAZING! He is a wonderful doctor and a kind man. He is the kind of doctor that legitimately cares. If you want a great doctor he is the one!", "business_id": "_SZwP-ddcBpw7aZsCQKSww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ij6nIZVPwCvTXNUf6xf3tg", "review_id": "cHlp_s8wekmTV3cT1lqGJg", "text": "Wow, lived here for 10 years and never knew this was here.  In a Quaker building right off the 51 is one of the most Americana events you can catch.  Folk music played accoustically, by a varied group of folks.\n\nMy son loved it as did my girlfriend.  Cheap coffee for $1.00 and sodas, along with homemade baked goods round out the offering.  It really isn't a coffee house as much as a great place to hear music.\n\nVery sparse (think Quaker) but a perfect environment for the music.  If you need to chill out for a few hours, hit this place up.  There are few places in America where you will see this environment.  Everyone is welcoming and nice, we will definately return.", "business_id": "JrXNBygUySEQ_KV3dZj-2w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wPBIL8x6_lRP7Syut2E_lg", "review_id": "PtkRSkQ6BsGMBuf0IzgSDg", "text": "We always have a great time at Fiddler's Dream. Not your traditional coffee house, but if you enjoy good coffee and good music, give this place a try.", "business_id": "JrXNBygUySEQ_KV3dZj-2w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "flhhDrfsFDdzjijw5_7EVg", "review_id": "y2SjE2BSo5SQkrJZMUUVtg", "text": "I recently discovered this little music venue...its all about the music and the musicians , just as it should be!!  I don't know why, but the acoustics of this simple block building is fantastic!  Iv'e been a couple a times, and planning to return soon and take more friends!  If you haven't been, you are truly missing out!   Price of admission/snacks  are very reasonable, and they  may pass around a \"tip jar\" after each performance\n  ...Love ! Love! Love!", "business_id": "JrXNBygUySEQ_KV3dZj-2w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ROr4DQ-gxlfUKmiDC-qSEQ", "review_id": "wIZQvRgB_TuK3cEFUSZfmA", "text": "in a non descript school house at a Quaker Church compound that's it's so easy to miss it unless you know of the place. Parking's tight with both private lot and a neighborhood street available. Walking in, it's not much coffee house but you definitely can see it's a quaint, cute music venue that's cozy. It's got character, and very indie that I totally love it, and look forward to coming back to in the future. =)", "business_id": "JrXNBygUySEQ_KV3dZj-2w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IjafRfMSAQpInLlw-Vi0Cg", "review_id": "AJhrcG3nEnwx_vg738uHbQ", "text": "Love coming here to Fiddler's. it is a small small place, and it is pretty difficult to find. It is part of a compound or something. I am not sure what the whole property is, but it is odd.\n\nAnyways it is a small acoustics only venue where open mic nights are impressive, and other nights with the talent coming in are chill.\n\nAlways has a cover, but that isn't that bad since that cover goes into running the place (i am pretty sure). the usuals here are amazing musicians and you would be lucky to hear them.\n\n\nI love it when the old guys play they are amazing guitarists", "business_id": "JrXNBygUySEQ_KV3dZj-2w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AuQ28IMcqAloDmlFI7CKoA", "review_id": "2471Y1KlJYngWou2kmqIUw", "text": "The bad news is that I have had to come here three times in the last six months or so!  The good news is that I have been well taken care of each time.  \n\nHad to replace a tire once and returned twice for separate tire repairs. Each time I was out of there in about an hour and did not get the hard sales pitch on additional products and services.\n\nUsually go to a much closer Firestone for maintenance, but this might be my new go to place for regular service.", "business_id": "0qiGyzxHr5wDDJLXbSRYAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bmzq_nkjYqp8aWn12RJdhA", "review_id": "kPWykq8-5dPV4ace3Bh1tg", "text": "I trust Michael and Jason with my vehicles and so does the rest of my family. They are straight shooters who will give you advice for you to make the right decision.", "business_id": "0qiGyzxHr5wDDJLXbSRYAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mdh8IB3HAL8LtHg52re7QQ", "review_id": "9boyDaPNY_C6KiLCV1G0Qg", "text": "Today, my nine month old daughter and I drove to Phoenix for a baby shower. On our way there we got rear ended. While there was no visible damage, my car refused to start again. AAA towed us to Advanced Auto, and it was the best decision of the day. They were kind, courteous and seemed genuinely concerned with my plight. They ran all sorts of tests and couldn't figure out what was wrong with my car (which started once they got it off the tow truck). However, they wouldn't let us leave until they had made sure that we would make it back to Tucson. They were amazing and we made it home without a worry.  I would highly recommend them to anyone.", "business_id": "0qiGyzxHr5wDDJLXbSRYAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Uo3RF-pYe-KJd2EQZ21Xhw", "review_id": "T12WSacPXJZaSRoysZH54w", "text": "I found a coupon and headed in. There was easy access from greenway and a clean parking lot. The guys at the front desk were friendly and didn't try to do a hard upsell. The tv in the waiting room was set to a very family friendly channel so I didn't have to be awkward with my young soon accompanying me. I would definitely come again. They got the job done in about 30 minutes and did a great job.", "business_id": "0qiGyzxHr5wDDJLXbSRYAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YB_wGnqDT4XEgPzTD6-3CQ", "review_id": "_DrER3w9w9PiM_vQiOhZwg", "text": "Trustworthy, Thorough, Quality Work\nI've been taking my car to Advanced Auto for over 10 years, and they've always treated me right. Two weeks ago when I walked in and told Mike I'd made a last minute decision to drive my 1999 Jeep across the desert to San Diego later that day, he asked, \"How can I support you with that?\" What a perfect response!  They fit me in to their morning schedule to change the oil, check tires, belts, hoses and water levels, told me that I was good to go, and gave me a heads up on what I'd need to attend to in the next 6 months or so to keep my car running.  Great, great guys and great service!!", "business_id": "0qiGyzxHr5wDDJLXbSRYAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "PAjvozRz2Wn3nLyibgA4NQ", "review_id": "bjjhMHr_NWuwuFN3NVsovA", "text": "Are looking for some terrific towels? They've got some awesome Egyptian cotton HUGE bath towels at such reasonable prices! Want 1000, 600, 500,  count Egyptian cotton sheets? They've got 'em. Lots of tschatkes, spa robes, kitchenware, crystal, soaps, candles, doggie beds, etc. I bought a gorgeous leaded crystal dish to make a candle garden. It was only $16.95! Beautiful triangular shape. Their candles are wonderful and reasonably priced. They've got small appliances and toys also. Check it out!\n\nIf you haven't been to one of the Tuesday Morning stores, GET THERE! Browse a little and see what's there. Merchandise changes and they close the stores to prepare for the next BIG shipment of stuff. Check out their website and look for closing dates. There are special clearance sales when you get an additional discount off the already clearance priced items which are already discounted from regular retail prices.", "business_id": "x47G6sczkXeH6MxgslS31A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fODwhxPBL30EjpHvmcgNQQ", "review_id": "M_MBjIf5gDzHt6ACnvOZGw", "text": "Going to Tuesday Morning is like going on a treasure hunt.  \n\nWhen ever I need towels this is the 1st place I look. They have so many different towels to choose from, I like the nice fluffy ones.  As for bedding again Tuesday Morning has a wide selection of high end bedding.  I mean 800 count Egyptian cotton that feels like silk!\n\nI enjoy going through their home decorating section to find treasures to hang on my wall. And in the garden section I have found some nice statues to but in my garden.\n\nI just love Tuesday Morning and I try to visit at least once a month because you never know what treasure you will find.", "business_id": "x47G6sczkXeH6MxgslS31A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fIvDzLhs-cXbTKWp8P3eIA", "review_id": "8YfUYKc_gqdHMqqf0y8BYQ", "text": "I was extremely underwhelmed with Tuesday Morning. The commercial with Lauren Bacall is classy, this place is not. It remined me of a thrift store. There is nothing wrong with thrift stores, in fact I've been to many, but the prices are thrifty....not at Tuesday Morning.", "business_id": "x47G6sczkXeH6MxgslS31A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4DsUW5yuIkUcZ9Eu7p7EuA", "review_id": "BW1OK43q1T0I6OSF7NXloQ", "text": "They always have something interesting there.  I have found several great pots and pans and other cooking things.  They also have a good selection of cookbooks.  They also often have cheaper prices than Amazon!  Every time I go they have new things.  One thing, I bought earbuds that did not live very long before they came apart.", "business_id": "x47G6sczkXeH6MxgslS31A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W7Zlyvl_ZZmgkDbJaYPMMA", "review_id": "gutqix4VyeQP3S6hi-WGzg", "text": "This place didn't have much to offer at all and the items it did have looked cheaply made.  The staffing was nice, the very few people I had seen there.  But I supposed you wouldn't need that many workers when the store is so dead.\n\nThe place reminds me of a Big Lots or Ross but more hollowed out and empty with even less to offer.\n\nI'd give it one star but the staff seemed nice so I don't want to make it sound like it's their fault this place sucks.  Then again all of my coworkers rave about the place so perhaps I just went to a crappy location.\n\nEither way I will not be returning.", "business_id": "x47G6sczkXeH6MxgslS31A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0N0ngSQ8Njxfuvdxm1RpFA", "review_id": "sEh0yvOdnrAe4BzhQ8spww", "text": "Holy panic inducing layout! Shelves up to the ceiling, cramped isles, no organization, and few price tags. I almost walked right back out the door, but pulled up my big girl panties in went into the trenches. \nI came to find a specific set of sheets a client of mine had that were soft silky and comfy. Well they didn't have them. In fact finding a king sheet set anywhere was rough. I grabbed some shams and a set of sheets  and checked out very fast. The checkout lady was really sweet. However there really wasn't anyone else around to help me find anything. \nThe sheets I bought suck and I would be more comfortable laying on a bare mattress.\nOpen up a little! Offer some organization and breathing room. I would have returned the sheets, but would have had to pop a Xanax first to walk back in there!", "business_id": "aBHf1s6Epi3k4pXKIGd0dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KQnq1p-PlWUo-qPEtWtmMw", "review_id": "m1eFcHMw2hdU2ROCwhkmBw", "text": "Good ol' annas linens. \nThis location is very tiny, and in agreeing to the previous post, gives a very confined feel. I didn't have any issues locating my needed items, or their prices, but I do think clearer walk through should be introduced. It is very cluttered and the aisles are very narrowed and over stocked. \n\nThe prices for the items are great, and they have a lot of mix and matchable themes.", "business_id": "aBHf1s6Epi3k4pXKIGd0dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VBYo656T3y1VN4M7cfUhPw", "review_id": "bpSoHqR5_U99XD7z5xmWzw", "text": "Convenient location but I have found that the thread count is too low on many of their products.  This place is jam packed from floor to almost ceiling with just about all sorts of linens you could want. I love the sales here as well.", "business_id": "aBHf1s6Epi3k4pXKIGd0dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W7Zlyvl_ZZmgkDbJaYPMMA", "review_id": "XPnbOoksqnhqdh4k07ad7g", "text": "I like this place a lot.  They had a few items here for very reasonable prices that were actually pretty cute.  I found shower curtains here for $10 that were extremely adorable, would have been $30 at another store for the same item.  I found window treatments for my kitchen that I couldn't find anywhere else for the same reasonable price.\n\nThe staff was nice and friendly too.  They have a very wide selection of items.  I'd recommend this place to others to take a peek at for sure.", "business_id": "aBHf1s6Epi3k4pXKIGd0dg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Gl7VuA_akDXpAqp8xbnKdA", "review_id": "0krBUXL2FzSQbcEs4hVKkw", "text": "BIG KIa on Bell Road is a  TOTAL RIP-Off! \nOnce you enter their premises you are attracted by all the outrageously low monthly posted on all their Kia and Hyundai vehicles. Then ,over-friendly salesmen scramble to sweet-talk you in buying it NOW. the usual low-interest rates , a mere 500 dollar down and all the hype about them assuring you 100 percent that bad credit/no credit would pose no problem and that once you sign up you get the key to your dream vehicle.which i did. and almost 30 days after i got a call from them saying there are some documents i needed to sign which they just overlooked. Lo and Behold when i got there they rudely demanded i pony up another 1500 dollars on top of my 500 dollars because my credit wasnt good enough. i countered with an additional 500 cash and they said they will get back to me after deliberating with the other members of their company. They came back and instead of acceding to my counter, they put on more demands. They now demanded i get a co-signor or else \"you can just take a cab\" and go home as long as we leave the keys with them.\nI demanded that they put down their demand in writing so that everything is recorded in black and white, They refused to do so and again said in the most rudest of decorum that they would do us a favor by taking us home because there is no way we can leave the lot without either getting a co-signor or returning the key.  I asked if I could get my 500 back and they said yes but they would have to deduct a \"sizeable\" amount for my using their vehicle and i would get a trickle of my 500 dollar cash back ,if at all.   I had to accede to their demand because i did load the vehicle with close to 1500 dollars of accessories like GPS, body-enhancement kits and the like and wanted to avoid the embarassment and humiliation.\nSo in the end i was able to get a co-signor and later on i found out that they intended to put additional charges to the original contract, probably sensing that my co-signor is financially \"loaded.\"\nI am examining my legal options. This has caused me great aggravation .   Other prospective car buyers, BEWARE!\nThe dealership is a total Let-Down! A Total Joke! Rip-Off Artists of the Highest Calibre.\nThey are just to make a quick buck. They instantaneously give away the key to your desired vehicle because they know that they can earn fat commissions if your credit goes through .And if your credit isnt in the best of shape they know they can always threaten you to get a co-signor or charge you outrageous  through-the-roof car-rental rates .\nOnce you sign the contract all signs of friendliness disppear and you are left to your own devices. The salesman i talked to admitted that his job is to \"sales-talk\" and that is what he is being paid to do which means he will stop at nothing and say all those sweet-sounding lies and half-truths til you get bamboozled into signing. After that everything goes downhill. A bunch of good-for-nothing scam artists!", "business_id": "MNMThMYpXa_UXZHQEEYS1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_lE0CuNLpl0VjSjvergZZw", "review_id": "ubml2JxVdQK0tvCg9A43og", "text": "I did not have a good experience at Big Bell Kia.  They could not locate the vehicle I wanted locally, nor could they get a VIN number for the vehicle I wanted out of state.  I did not need the actual vehicle right away, but I did need to complete the transaction right away, to ensure that I could use the Cash for Clunkers program.\n\nI was in the dealership for 4 hours on 7/26/09 working with Nate, the salesperson, and JJ the finance guy.  To be totally fair, I did test drive three models of vehicles, so take that into consideration to the time frame.\n\nInterestingly, Big Bell Kia (Which is rather small actually) initially told me that I should hurry up and buy the car because the Cash for Clunkers would end in a matter of days.  Later when they could not find the car I wanted, they changed their statement to I had \"plenty of time.\"   I really didn't appreciate the attempted manipulation.\n\nBig Bell Kia said that they could get the car at the Tucson Desert Kia dealership, but the dealer wouldn't call them back with the VIN.  I managed to get in touch with this dealer and was told that they did not have this vehicle. \n\nI did manage to find 2 of the specific make, model and color in the Phoenix Metro, which leads me to believe that Big Bell Kia was either being intentionally deceptive, or completely incompetent.\n\nWhen I went back into Big Bell Kia to get my deposit back, I was made to wait 30 minutes while the sales people had a pow-wow in someones office.  I watched the entire thing.  I don't know what they were talking about, but it takes one minute to run a credit card.\n\nThen I was accosted by the owner.  She started out saying that she was \"disappointed that they didn't get my business, and what could they do to earn it back.\"  I said have the car in the parking lot, or have a VIN to complete the transaction.\n\nAfter that the owner got REALLY NASTY.  I told her that the matter was closed and I was done with the discussion, she kept being nasty, and I had to walk away.\n\nThe cherry on the crap Sundae of Big Bell Kia was when Nate, the salesman I worked with (who was initially quite pleasant and easy to work with) called me the next morning 7/28/09 and was equally hostile with me.  \n\nNate said that he spent the day driving to get my car.  I know this is not true for a fact, because Nate told me yesterday 7/27/09, that he was still trying to locate my car.  at 2:00 PM yesterday 7/27/09, when I called him, he was still in the office.  When he called me 7/28/09 he then claimed that he missed spending a day with his kids because of me.  I told him on 7/26/09 that it was not necessary to skip a day with his kids, just to locate my vehicle, get the VIN, and complete the sale.\n\nI actually told him to spend the day with his kids, and not to worry about getting the car to Phoenix, but just to get the VIN number so that the sale could be complete.  I told him that I was willing to wait a few days for the car, if my clunker was processed.\n\nI bought the car at a different dealership, for $500 less than Big Bell Kia and in just over two hours.\n\nTake this and all other reviews with a grain of salt, there are three sides to every story, but this was my experience and I would not recommend Big Bell Kia due to the inappropriate nature of the owner and employees.", "business_id": "MNMThMYpXa_UXZHQEEYS1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5cVACUA-5e1SYyQ_E2-9iw", "review_id": "pn13eah5ItsqjXm61OMQwQ", "text": "For some years now I have been buying cars from Big Bell Road Kia and finally today I do what I should have done long ago. I want to say thanks to the Service Department and all the folks at the dealership. The service director really went the extra mile to correct a problem with my Kia. I had shopped around my issue and heard a dozen different fixes and costs to repair the transmission problem which one independent garage assured me was a particular part - that was no longer covered by warranty. Well the part in question was fine and the part that proved bad was covered by warranty. \n\nThe last car we purchased here required us to roll over a loan into the new vehicle cost, Big Bell Road Kia worked with us then making us happy and again this week they exceeded my expectations. We are looking forward to buying a Kia Soul with them in the future.", "business_id": "MNMThMYpXa_UXZHQEEYS1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IA1HpXBGwxDgtdXtQkH-TA", "review_id": "je23EHeET58SCTIU5-bXYQ", "text": "I went to Big Bell Kia on 3/18/11 because I saw an internet advertisement for a good deal on a Sedona minivan. The picture on the advertisement just showed a generic picture; not the specific van that I wanted. Oh well. I got there and spoke with Bait-and-switch artist/car-salesman Tony Sol. He tried to sell me a bunch of different minivans without first checking if this one was still there. Then he checked around and found the \"someone else had taken it home to see if they wanted to buy it.\" Then they dug out a handful more minivans that weren't nearly as good a deal as the one on the internet, so I left and Tony told me to call the next day to see if it was back yet.\n\nI called the next day and talked to a random guy at the dealer who \"verified\" that it was still there. I called the day after that and asked Tony specifically if the vehicle was there and again it was confirmed that the vehicle was on the lot. I showed up about two hours later and Tony was busy so I went to go look for it while I waited. It wasn't anywhere to be found. When Tony finally was available we walked around and still couldn't find it. Tony suggested that it was in the service shop, which was closed on Sunday, and apparently nobody in the entire building had a key to the service shop, (which is probably a huge fire hazard, by the way.)\n\nI called back the next day and Tony keeps swearing that he'd seen it on the lot on Saturday, but still there's no sign of the vehicle.\n\nSalesman Tony Sol and his dealership are apparently a team of bait-and-switch con artists. Steer clear.", "business_id": "MNMThMYpXa_UXZHQEEYS1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Sxme_5ue7ThGXqnDnMH3Kw", "review_id": "gEECCeynVukMepRb3rTieQ", "text": "Little hassle, very honest, in/out in less than 3 hrs even after test-driving 2 vehicles.  Went back 10 days later to talk to them about getting the same deal for my sister-in-law.  Did an even better deal in less than an hour.  They even drove the car to Tempe, had her sign the papers on her lunch break, and that was that.  I highly recommend talking to Joe Vassias.", "business_id": "MNMThMYpXa_UXZHQEEYS1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_Nn8lZA9B-1nE0xP-L6hng", "review_id": "NIG7pcTgQFiVzJbxn03L9w", "text": "Changed hands from Big Bell Road Kia to Earnhardt Kia from a Friday to a Monday with no warning. All new staff and no records from the previous owners. Had an appointment to take our new car in on the 23rd of August for some problems that Big Bell Road Kia had agreed to fix. Service had no record of our appointment, nor what was to be fixed, after some discourse they said they would take care of us, parts would be ordered, things would be scheduled and we would get a call. Two and a half weeks later and nothing has been done and the Manager is claiming they no nothing about it, and it was like we were never there on the 23rd. I am sure we are not the only people in this situation over the transition with this dealership. Now we are left with a messed up new car and no way to get it fixed, unless we go somewhere else and pay out of pocket.", "business_id": "MNMThMYpXa_UXZHQEEYS1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AnH84g9V10x41CXmCvcaFg", "review_id": "vA8IyWNcmiMTVfg1yAVFNA", "text": "This is the place to go for an inexpensive pedicure.  The technicians are attentive and pleasant. They do a good job and don't skimp on any details.  They have a great selection of polishes, and usually, can fit you in easily with no appointment.  The place is large and bright, and like most quick nail shops, has no real attention to decor, but because of the size of the place, it doesn't have a dark warehouse feel.   A basic pedicure is $20 and includes a soak and a massage while your back is massaged in the spa chair. \n\nThe manicures are good too. The nail techs do a good job of applying and maintaining acrylic tips and overlay.  There are a couple of techs who will do full sculpts, but they prefer to use tips.", "business_id": "ykBWmSL1yDrAob2a20b2DQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fL35GHzclQauHyVr0sjREQ", "review_id": "fl8gN9y67UlQW2hGvwHKiQ", "text": "Very enjoyable experience.  A spa pedicure for just $16 bucks!  My technician was super sweet and we chatted the whole time. Unusual for me because I am not a big chit chatty person.  My toes look great, way better than I could have done myself.  They were also able to get me in right away.  Very convenient so I will be back!\n\nPleas note:  They do not allow you to leave the tip on a credit card if you pay with one, so have cash available.", "business_id": "ykBWmSL1yDrAob2a20b2DQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2lYhxtc7SU5quIEd-As5AA", "review_id": "7sGxmUooeQkuV_NIlzhM0Q", "text": "So there is nothing spectacular about this place but there is also nothing terrible abou it. It's just your average nail place. The ladies are nice, though! I kind of likes that they didn't try to talk to me the whole time...maybe I'm weird but I kind of like my peace and quiet when I'm getting pampered (I don't always have the time or funds to do my hair, nails, etc). I went in asking about their student special. It wasn't much of a special to be honest. I got the same price as anyone else. I only realized it once I left. My fault. Anyway, it's a decent place that looks clean and sanitary. The other thing was that I felt like my manicure and pedicure were rushed. I was expecting more attention to detail. It's about 5 days later and my manicure is chipping :(  My toes are cute though. The one thing I must say that I do dislike about some establishments is that they treat you as they see you. I sort of felt that way when I walked in. What I mean by that is that yes, I am a student but that doesn't mean you should rush through my manicure and pedicure because I'm not a \"rich lady\" customer. I guess I felt unimportant to them. I picked up that vibe. Anyway! If you want exceptional service well then this place is just average. Like I said, not bad nor super amazing either. Personally, I'd just go somewhere else. I like the nail spa in Desert Ridge next to port of sub of you want my honest opinion. They are 10X better. \n\nHappy feetz! :) get it? Cause like...it's a nail place....", "business_id": "ykBWmSL1yDrAob2a20b2DQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tRBC8zo48KbWIJn_hEG4mA", "review_id": "hYlg4MfgUoLTflE-ur4wCg", "text": "I love feeling like a queen for the day. One tech at my feet, one doing my nails.  And I definitly recommend getting gel nails.  It looks great and lasts long.", "business_id": "ykBWmSL1yDrAob2a20b2DQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yfd6Fz1faZd66yBnTIX7XQ", "review_id": "fkCDucX8ejzZ_ZCZkfCfow", "text": "Horrible.  The tools were shared between customers, she squirted oil on my toe nails, and immediately placed them in the water, didnt even rub the oil in, at all.  She got up three times in the middle of my leg massage to answer her cell phone or help other clients, the actual massage probably only lasted 30 seconds because she kept getting up. and to top it off, the paint on my nails arent even even!  I am going to redo them.  I got robbed.", "business_id": "ykBWmSL1yDrAob2a20b2DQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tRBC8zo48KbWIJn_hEG4mA", "review_id": "Dm9KrovPffGiK3mssIhfWA", "text": "I have the cutest nails!  Gel nails that last forever.  Flowers on my toes to go with my spring wardrobe.  And for an extra $10...a 15 minute foot massage that was ABSOLUTELY heaven.", "business_id": "ykBWmSL1yDrAob2a20b2DQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PBLIO9nqZXzQGFSPT7mskQ", "review_id": "cnBQ4l2D3BvbJKs8VmEKaw", "text": "I went in her for the first time today for a gel manicure as an early birthday present to myself and I don't often get manicures because I don't have the money to keep them looking nice. When I walked in I was greated and sat down I asked the technician if my nails were long enough for a french manicure and she said \"absolutely! Pick any color for the tip.  Anything you want, I can do!\" So I picked a sparkly pink. She then pulled out the color and I told her it didn't look pink it looked way to red to which she said \"no my darling, you will see.\" Then she put it on the whole nail bed, I told her I asked her for just a french with that color and she said, \"no you want this, that lasts two weeks this lasts four!\" Then when it was done I took my hand out of the light and saw it was a deep, bold red. It looks great but I didn't get a single thing I asked for, I wasted not just my money but also my one birthday present. I will not be returning.", "business_id": "ykBWmSL1yDrAob2a20b2DQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r7d9Dy6dMzMJoZ6MB8s1TQ", "review_id": "iaO80lENveirLiSFWb6PRw", "text": "I went in there, as a first time customer.  Decent gel manicure.\n\nWhen I went to pay, she claimed that she was having trouble with the machine, brought me out a garbled-looking receipt, where I couldn't make out any numbers, yet the line to sign was clear,  and that she needed to re-do my charge card.  I was having the feeling that I was going to be double-billed, and said to her, I better not be double-charged, which is exactly what happened.  I went in there with both of my receipts (the garbled one, and the 'clear' one), and told them that it had shown up on my credit card statement as a 'double billing', exactly how I thought it would be.  They asked me to provide them with a bank statement - which I did, with all the personal information blacked out.  What a pain in the butt to get a refund!!   When I presented all of that, I was told the manager wasn't in, and she was the only one that could issue me a refund.  And to come back (like I've got all the time in the world, to do that!).\n\nForget that - I called my credit card company, and they took off one of the charges!!\n\nI WILL NEVER go back there again, for the poor way that I was treated, when it was their mistake.\n\nI don't care about their spa pedicure prices or anything else.  You only have one chance to make a good 'first' impression -- major FAIL!!", "business_id": "ykBWmSL1yDrAob2a20b2DQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sALB8-F04S9VcZMF_GkGUA", "review_id": "Wq3mz1GHjKLTlclhDrTj5w", "text": "Because of this Blockbuster..Im now a NetFlix member.. EVERYTIME since Ive moved to N. Phoenix that I have been a paying.. yes, paying customer, you Blockbuster managers.. I have had or witnessed an issue at this place.. scratched movies.. once I get them home.. just to go back and not even get an apology.. wow! you gave me a free movie.. the same one and you act like you did me a favor?! Ugh.. and the attitude and unprofessionalism of the peeps working there.. I mean.. seriously, people.. DONT yell across the store to ask if it was inventoried.. no manners here , whatsoever.. and does the line of people really care that you were completely drunk last weekend.. as you tell your coworker.. No.. we think your an immature slob.. and what the h is that burping sound from the supply room.. Oh wow! ITs a burping coworker.. fantastic", "business_id": "FOQ2xb539Hh6Xftznwy1kg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BgKns0cIDXBbA1aTMPZXyg", "review_id": "G3YuSkw5w5Vaij8K5O1FmQ", "text": "For the most part, the employees at this locations' pretty cool but there is this one female employee that really made me dislike this place. I came in there one afternoon wanting to buy used blu rays and little did I know they had a 5 for 20 deal that wasn't advertised. The employee that was workin that day told me that it was 4 for 20. And for 25 bucks I could get a fifth blu ray plus other snacks. I quickly jumped on that deal. Next day I came back and saw signs of the 5 for 20 deal. I felt betrayed by that liar.", "business_id": "FOQ2xb539Hh6Xftznwy1kg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fczXIvJAWwkEZUHGtHADrA", "review_id": "yJcVGtjEnDRHXzVUQsDvtg", "text": "just another day of going in here, except this time after i picked out the The Blu-Ray i wanted (a 2010 remake of an old 1982 film) i went and waited in a long ass line for a long ass time and after receiving my Blu-ray at the door i walked out to my car, had a feeling something wasn't right so i checked the disc, and I'll be damned, the dumb cashier gave me the 1982 (remastered bluray) version, after walking back inside i looked at the cashier who swapped the bluray i returned out for the new one, he looked at me and instantly headed for the back of the store. so i got in line (and was next in line) but between the two other cashiers who were slow (mentally and physically) i waited for a loooong time and when i got to the counter i told the lady he gave me the wrong disc and she sat there dumbfounded as to how to swap the disc out, she went and got a manger who told her to do it like any other exchange, and then after having all this time wasted she proceeded to tell me there was a sale on batteries tomorrow (Christmas day) if i come in and buy something... after wasting more of my time and the other 40 people in line she finally forked over my bluray and i was on my way.", "business_id": "FOQ2xb539Hh6Xftznwy1kg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wb1kSEFZzyy5_UAbYJrEYg", "review_id": "cKP2IJ5aoscRY1-tUmE8ng", "text": "No wonder blockbuster is going out of business. They arent very observant when i was needing help. they were very rude and didnt care to tell me all of the information i was looking for from them. its very dirty and not well organized.", "business_id": "FOQ2xb539Hh6Xftznwy1kg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7RZ0mJJ00IiT56sloLBd1w", "review_id": "A4mLmQGUYIam0il-npdG6Q", "text": "Hey, some of us still like to RENT movies, rather than buy them or watch them streamed. (Can you say compression artifacts?)\n\nIt's the closest one to me, now that my \"local\" one was closed during the bankruptcy. I have no probs with this store at all. I get my movies in the mail, and I trade them in here for other ones. \n\nThey don't have a GREAT selection of obscure foreign flicks, but its pretty decent. Same for old-school horror flicks.\n\nThey also usually have a copy or two of the latest Fangoria and Rue Morgue magazines. They also carry a number of tattoo-related mags like Bound By Ink (I'm not sure why - but they do).\n\nIt's also where I usually pick up a couple of Mexican Cokes. No, whatever \"deal of the day\" they are having on snack items and drink combos does NOT apply to these. Too bad.", "business_id": "FOQ2xb539Hh6Xftznwy1kg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CWYHXKPXqP4KgY3TyI54lg", "review_id": "u3C51I-ogArLj22hQyijZA", "text": "Tired of the \"Retail Chain Box\" eye stores I vowed to try something new.   Crystal Optical was  terrific.\n\nThe optometrist was an older gentleman who has been in the business his whole life, it is his profession.  He is an expert and it shows.  \n\nHe exam'd me and fitted me for replacement contacts quickly and efficiently.    I have a special concern about depth perception which we discussed and agreed that we should optomize my prescription based on my concerns.  \n\nI highly recommend Crystal Optical.\nPerhaps there are cheaper places, but that wasn't what I was looking for.  I am also sure there are better selections of glasses, but all I wanted was a REALLY good exam and checkout for contacts.", "business_id": "taTN5p8uXFasKntBkVpAPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H7ZwlHUyKB_i02xh62x7VQ", "review_id": "UvIOyvO3oKA2pNFQulO_yQ", "text": "Reasonably priced. Excellent customer service. Timely appointments.", "business_id": "taTN5p8uXFasKntBkVpAPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iCIGKaMSriD14lrYOlFq9w", "review_id": "9RpSnYURHWverNz3d30SOg", "text": "I have gone to Crystal Optical for over twenty years. The man who owns it always goes out of his way to give amazing service.  When my kids were young, I was on the sidelines at a soccer game one time and heard the lady behind me talking about how she loved going there because he would always tried so hard to make it easy for her kids....giving a loaner pair of glasses to her son until his were ready, etc. Three other people chimed in with great experiences they had had there. That's how I've always felt.  Personal service is sometimes hard to find these days, but you'll still find it here.", "business_id": "taTN5p8uXFasKntBkVpAPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UhgUFf0U0If5KTpcRyF5Zg", "review_id": "Vh5K3N4SdaNzZY5E15QDNw", "text": "This place is awesome.  I'm a total girl and lacking in bike repairing ability.  Hell, I didn't even realize that bikes need maintenance.  Whoops.  Anyhow, they've tuned up my bike and fixed several flats for me.  I suck at cleaning/oiling my chain, but Eric takes care of me.  Everyone is super nice and knowledgeable, but I'm partial to Eric.  They've also ordered a bike rack for me and helped me install it, because obviously I am no good with manual skills....  I will definitely be back when I need to purchase another bike.", "business_id": "SYZe9ds-9aKHFtiyEPmQIA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TYNnIhxTcmHDu7Wg3sjEAA", "review_id": "tfg8UItwkK4asiIIamx1Jw", "text": "I actually live by their other location on Cave Creek, but I called to get a badly needed bike fitting on my road bike, they recomended me to this location. The shop is small, but has everything you need. My fitting lasted about an hour. It seriously has changed the way I ride. Jeff was just epic! Not only did he take the measurements and fit me, but he gave me great recomendations to get the most out of my ride, including fixing my pedal stroke. Even though I went at the shop's busy time, I felt like the only one in the store. Their prices were very reasonable and were not pushy on sales. He made recomendations based on my needs. I am still a novice to cycling, but thanks to Jeff I learned more in one hour than the past year of riding. They have a customer for life.", "business_id": "SYZe9ds-9aKHFtiyEPmQIA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q-nwYBy7i89w00B1YvTL0w", "review_id": "n0yMDsKEo8Y0bD8tkesr0g", "text": "Centrally located. Not a large shop. Friendly and helpful staff. They also have the knowledge of the items they are selling. That is always a plus! Definitely will bring the bike back for maintenance.", "business_id": "SYZe9ds-9aKHFtiyEPmQIA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o8WbVSXdcjcQNiT6qyQ-dg", "review_id": "pQDosIJe05vqh3N1vaKjUw", "text": "Never been to SW Bike at 8155 W. Bell Rd before but needed a bike box to ship a bike.  These guys were nice, greeted me when I came in the door and asked what I needed.  Told them I just needed a 26 in bike box, and one of  the guys went to the back room, brought out a box with new bike still in it, and told me I could have this box as they needed to build the new bike anyway, also gave me the plastic fork support and the plastic axle protectors. I made a donation to their drink fund in appreciation. If I ever buy a bike,  this is the frist Shop I will come to, and tell my firends about their Great Customer Service.  They get a Five Star rating from me.  It's just a small bike shop, but is Very Big in Service and Customer Appreciation.  Thank again guys.  You made my Day.    Phillip, in Peoria, Az.", "business_id": "SYZe9ds-9aKHFtiyEPmQIA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nLK3m0G9FW8_3RXObLfz9Q", "review_id": "D9sut2Z-GZy63_ZXJyen_w", "text": "You did a great job and made a sale of a Trek Bike.  We got help as soon as we came in, my wife got to test ride the bike out back.  Thank You", "business_id": "SYZe9ds-9aKHFtiyEPmQIA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PIS56vaZZh-ynTHsxgXVIg", "review_id": "Xed8NqDLAq3WQNEnfCGGlw", "text": "I called because i had a weird looking valve stem, and asked the guy who answered the phone if i could send him a picture of it from my phone. He told me no because he didnt know or trust me. I find that pretty ridiculous and bad customer service.", "business_id": "SYZe9ds-9aKHFtiyEPmQIA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IhLilfNVzCYvAAlBdqJVlQ", "review_id": "P28m4DLq2PdyCxHwFwUWPQ", "text": "My wife and I are experimenting with biking. The store looks like a toy store for cycling enthusiasts. They offered to do a maintenance/repair package that we would have used had we been able to fit out bikes into our car.\n\nIn the end we both came in simply to buy helmets (I'll never understand people not wearing helmets on motorcycle of bicycles especially if you are riding outside of just subdivisions). They staff never pressured us to look at new bikes. They were helpful. We got nice helmets for a reasonable price. And they didn't try and upsale the helmets either. A year from now when we are ready to commit to new bikes, we'll definitely consider coming back.", "business_id": "SYZe9ds-9aKHFtiyEPmQIA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yRFSQ0M0poLrbqcVhrlpKw", "review_id": "Yb47h0DPQi3ybboXg1RrMw", "text": "I go here all the time for parts and service. Although I didn't buy my current bike from them, I will the next.\nThere's a great club associated with the shop, and club members get significant benefits.\nIf you buy your bike from them, you get free lifetime tuneups--that's a huge benefit.\nThey're nice guys and they support charity rides in the valley. \nHighly recommended.", "business_id": "SYZe9ds-9aKHFtiyEPmQIA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2V7I_BP0aCz5pPy-QYUFGQ", "review_id": "pKolsZvjW8R4KSlnYEJh3g", "text": "This review is strictly for Jeff at Southwest Bicycles. Here's the short story... \n\nI was road bike sprinting \"Lance\" HARD & when my gears/chain slipped I crashed bad. I hit the road face first, knocked (the F) out, brokend helmet, yada yada yada. I never met Jeff before but when I woke up Jeff was there taking care of me and had gotten medical help ASAP.\n\nI re-met Jeff weeks later & he gave me closure to the events during & after the crash. A person like Jeff is not just another great bike shop guy, he's more like a first responder, a life saver in anyones time of need.\n\nI hope this review does not sound surpufulous. It comes from the heart with all sincerity. Jeff, again, I can never thank you enough fine Sir.", "business_id": "SYZe9ds-9aKHFtiyEPmQIA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Zw2HgpyTgJf-l2yOSWff5A", "review_id": "a85SqNPoz4K8H_bQDPX3gA", "text": "I am still beyond excited to have found this place! We were in the Phoenix area on vacation for spring break. There we got engaged on the 3rd of our 8 day stay. Unfortunately the ring was just a smidge to big. Worried it would get lost if it slipped off, and disappointed at not being able to show it off the rest of vacation got us in a tough spot. So we knew we would have to wait to get home and send it for sizing, so we looked for somewhere to buy the plastic sizers that fit the underneath part of the band to make it tighter until it was sized properly. We went to all the big name retail stores, like target, wal mart, and even corner stores like CVS and couldn't find any. So we plugged jewelery stores into our GPS and this placed popped up. It was right next to Target where we were, and it was about a half hour before they opened. We gave them a call just to see if they had what we were looking for, and said they did. So he invited us to come, even though they weren't technically open yet, to take a look. We told him the story, and how we were out of town, but there for the rest of the week. He took a look and said he would size the band there in his store. We thought it was usually a long process, and thought it wouldn't be done by the end of the week. WE WERE VERY WRONG, not only did he do it for us that SAME DAY, he did it at a great price, and shined up all my other jewelery so everything looked fabulous! i couldn't have been more happy with my experience, and the friendliness! and I had it to show off the rest of my vacation with out the worry of it getting lost! Should i ever need anything again while I'm out there visiting, this jeweler will be the first place i go!", "business_id": "hD8McD6pHAKF9SMbhi-SSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "og8YUfd6U1eaZO2wrrBjeg", "review_id": "5E5FwAa4iOHP2W35lJFdDQ", "text": "I brought my watch in for a new battery today. I walked in, asked for what I needed and within 5 minutes I was taken care of and on my way out the door.\n\nThis place is great.", "business_id": "hD8McD6pHAKF9SMbhi-SSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XNs9IcoeHy-ellle-abFrg", "review_id": "imc5qoIcIMRdq8oLP6ppZw", "text": "Beautiful work done here. I had my engagement ring resized here. Many people warned me about not resizing more than 1 size, but I was determined. My ring has 3 diamonds down each side of the band and a lot of hand done engraving. None of that was compromised, and the settings are untouched. \n\nTruly great quality work, and I am grateful they answered any all questions and concerns I had. We paid $60 to resize; not sure how that compares to other jewelers but I feel it was worth every penny! I will be a returning customer as long as I live in the valley!", "business_id": "hD8McD6pHAKF9SMbhi-SSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VBYo656T3y1VN4M7cfUhPw", "review_id": "rc2Bzg1NkW_VuvnhGpsBnQ", "text": "I saw the reviews from Yelpers and figured this would be the best place to take care of resizing my Christmas gift, a watch. We went in and within 3-4 minutes he was done with the resize. Amazing job. At $14 for the resize, he was amazing. The jewelry there was gorgeous but my husband saw his dream watch. He is addicted to Suunto watches but he found a Citizen watch that we could not pass up. So in love with this place and I would highly recommend it to anyone who needs their jewelry needs taken care of. Professional and extremely helpful.", "business_id": "hD8McD6pHAKF9SMbhi-SSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Zw2HgpyTgJf-l2yOSWff5A", "review_id": "gqjrPjgYT3AkXJzsZ9oi7w", "text": "Once again Keith came through like a magician fixing my wife's wedding and engagement ring making it look BRAND new grabbing lots of comments throughout our vacation. Secondly I learned that they offer high end watch buffing and cleaning as he was able to buff out the Rolex watch I was giving my wife for our 1yr wedding anniversary while out in Phoenix. Would HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend Keith and his team to everyone. Outside of that, great conversation on local restaurants and our trip to the Grand Canyon. Many thanks once again!!!", "business_id": "hD8McD6pHAKF9SMbhi-SSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "484tq8PH8XkZ_1EeLLUsnA", "review_id": "-hJbEJRprc4WhbkTZ8ve4Q", "text": "I agree whole-heartedly with the other 5 star comments!  Within one visit I felt like I was back in my small hometown in Kansas. That is SO rare in the city.  Keith is the best!  I don't even look anywhere else for nice jewelry. If he doesn't have it, he has catalogs for you to look at. I'd rather wait on an order from him than get it that day from somewhere else. \n\nWe got my engagement ring from Keith. I haven't seen another one like it. My fianc\u00e9e is an engineer and he had to study everything for hours and asked no less than 50 questions. This Keith guy (the jeweler and owner) has the patience of a Saint!  He took SO much time educating us on diamonds and gave us his opinion on what looked best in our setting. \n\nSo friendly, so trustworthy, so experienced, so ready to do a great job at the lowest rate possible. What more could you ask for from a jeweler?\n\nI'd give this place 10 stars if that was an option.", "business_id": "hD8McD6pHAKF9SMbhi-SSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0obYN--CF5i-73VPzkFmnw", "review_id": "q3a6IcHEQFlBDKte1GFvrg", "text": "I shopped around before I took my watches in for batteries and repair.  I have an extensive watch collection and I wanted to ensure they would be taken care of.  \n\nFirst, I called and they were the nicest people on the phone.  Most other jewelers I called sounded as if they were rushed and didn't have time to answer my questions. They were patient and explained everything.  I had to call back a second time, I forgot to ask a question.  I arrived at the store and they were very attentive, listened to my request, as I had some repairs also.  They gave me an AWESOME bulk rate for the amount of watches I took in for batteries and repair.  They called one of the manufacturers for me, for a very unique watch/band combo and was able to get the information the next day.   I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HINRICHSEN for all of your jewelry/repair needs.  I will be visiting them again soon.  They have a great selection of jewelry in the store.  I looked around a little while I was there.  \n\nThey are patient, listen, and follow through.  I am very satisfied with the repairs and battery replacement.  They are close to my home, saved me a trip to the mall.  This is my new neighborhood jeweler.", "business_id": "hD8McD6pHAKF9SMbhi-SSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "LJIw9rRHqlL8-ec8D-iSXQ", "text": "My hubby and his father \"fixed\" the constant running of water from the guest bathroom toilet.  Funny, how it was running again after my FIL leaves.  I swear it was just story telling and drinking.  LOL!  Anyways, I told my hubby get it fix or sleep in the tub!  The running water was driving me crazy.  He found Johnco online and give them a call.  \n\nOur tech, Jason came out and fixed the issue.  On his way out, my hubby asked him about the leaking drip system and if he knew anyone to fix it.  He gave us 2 options.  We took the cutting off supply to the drip system, since we were not using it anyways.  \n\nAbout 1 day later the toilet was leaking water outside this time.  Oh boy, this is not good.  We called and left a message.  Then we call again the next day, they asked a series of questions.  They sent out the same tech.  He explained the issue and fix it for GOOD.", "business_id": "I7-alRsSkvbug6ElOnShUg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wTK5Msb02vcExIEidELltg", "review_id": "u5drk5BI4R-mx9ReqKzFWQ", "text": "These guys bailed me out!  After another plumbing company pulled a no-show, Johnco came in and got the job done (and I didn't have to take another morning off of work).  The technician (Jason) was courteous, quick, and explained that my garbage disposal had done its job, but that it had just reached the end of its life.  he was prepared with a replacement, and was able to swap out old with new in about 45 minutes.  He also walked over the warranty information, and how to ensure I got the full two year warranty.\n\nAfter missing a morning of work and being a bit upset, Johnco saved the day.  Highly recommended!", "business_id": "I7-alRsSkvbug6ElOnShUg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J2DNKekXCJB_4e9Sugu7Ig", "review_id": "xSrbN1cVc37Sfyh2CjG7fw", "text": "Great guy, I thought my garbage disposal was a goner but only filled with   miscellaneous debris thanks to my clueless college son.  Only charged me a minimum fee.  Honest operation.", "business_id": "I7-alRsSkvbug6ElOnShUg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "33vUIil_GCaT92aUaZhRXA", "review_id": "lwqaKtP24SpmianDl_wowQ", "text": "I came here for a mani/pedi several months ago because I had a coupon & then kinda forgot about it. Not because there was anything wrong with the place, I just stopped getting mani/pedis done so frequently. \n\nA month ago I decided to try out a \"Rock Star\" mani/pedi from another nail salon & what I didn't realize beforehand was that I would need to keep getting fills. I stopped getting acrylics in high school because of the maintenance. Even though the gels I got are a lot better than acrylics, I just can't justify spending $ on my nails & toes every 2 weeks, when my natural nails look just fine. \n\nSo I went to Tammy's yesterday & had them remove the gels from my nails & toes & also got a pedi. I stopped by the night before to ask about removal & pricing (btw-it was $10 for removal) & the owner was nice enough to tell me about coupons they have on savvyshopper.com. I printed out a coupon for my pedi, awesome deal at only $16.99. I'm not sure if they forgot or if it is included with their pedis, but I wasn't charged extra for getting black tips & rhinestones across my big toes. Major bonus points!\n\nRosa was my nail tech & I thought she was very good, so much so that I made an appointment with her for next weekend to get a mani.\n\nOh & the salon, almost forgot to describe it. Well it's not much, VERY tiny space with about 5 spa chairs & about 5 nail stations. It is nice though & clean.", "business_id": "WUJvBRZ_4NfoMSJXDEQ8xA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W7Zlyvl_ZZmgkDbJaYPMMA", "review_id": "DjrCU1gjQznWiyX5bRQakQ", "text": "I go here all the time, and I think they are great. They are really nice and when you walk in the door they know who you are. \n\nI went there one time to get my nails done and brought my niece, they made her feel special and grown up. They clipped, filed, polished, and did nail art on my niece who was 7 at the time. They only charged me $6 for her little princess pampering. I was really grateful towards them. They're awesome.", "business_id": "WUJvBRZ_4NfoMSJXDEQ8xA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FXbDtMtmR3zF50ljxeQueA", "review_id": "LTStcDgxxkoH8Vug5v24QQ", "text": "My mom took me here today for my first time. She swears by this place because they do so many cute designs by hand... and I can tell you it was the best spa pedicure I have ever gotten, NO LIE!... salt scrub, clay mask, paraffin wax, callus buff, everything you can name... she worked on me for about an hour and a half... and then she did a PLAID PAINT JOB WITH JEWELS!!!!!! so fun!!!\nI think it was worth every penny! \nAsk to see their book of hand painted designs.. or bring in an idea I'm sure they can figure it out!\nWELL WORTH IT!!", "business_id": "WUJvBRZ_4NfoMSJXDEQ8xA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EeSBXLMh3CvjSqBpJWT9gw", "review_id": "73m2cwOmsOwVBKvXZFXLeg", "text": "This place needs a serious face lift and air freshener.\nIt's seriously run down..in a \"we opened and never did anything else\" sort of way. I had tried going to 5 other nail places yesterday after work (in Scottsdale and Phoenix)because I have no time the rest of the week, and every single place was crowded, so this was my final spot before giving up. Note to self, make an appointment!\nIt was fairly empty-1 person getting a mani and 1 person getting a pedi.\nIt smelled like..well, urine. It could have been food, or the smell of their ac unit, but it smelled musky and down right stinky.\nIn my desperation, I hung out for a bit because the person did greet me very nicely..I watched while they disinfected the pedi tub so it put me at ease after watching the thorough cleaning.\nThe person I got wore gloves, used instruments from a sealed bag ..so all the cleanliness was a definite A plus.\nThe ped chairs have seen better days, but the chair massage was awesome.\nThe scrub they used on my legs was fantastic, and  I really got  a great pedicure-despite the sketchy appearance of the joint, the service and friendliness of the nail technician were a definite positive. I didn't feel rushed at all. I tend to go to places and feel like they are just desperate to get you out of the chair (well no one was waiting...so that might have been a contributing factor)!\nAnyway..hygiene practices are a definite 2 thumbs up.\nI find all AZ pedicures incredibly over priced..which is why I'm rating this as moderate.", "business_id": "WUJvBRZ_4NfoMSJXDEQ8xA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SInpm1Y38JVB0DHwLKx1yQ", "review_id": "88qpLV83uxqeataIqk1-ug", "text": "I really like this nail salon. I've only had pedicures here, but they do a great job and my feet look fantastic when I'm done. They do great nail art (which I take advantage of); last time I got plaid toenails; they were so cute!  Of course, they always try to up-sale, to a mani-pedi, or the spa pedicure, etc. but what nail salon doesn't? :)  I always have a pleasant experience here.", "business_id": "WUJvBRZ_4NfoMSJXDEQ8xA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hVOEbbCchdEKHFWwoAPpmg", "review_id": "8JPaPByh4BtYtUjJi4fSiQ", "text": "Excellent job! Had my nails done weeks ago, and they still look perfect. Highly recommend these people!", "business_id": "WUJvBRZ_4NfoMSJXDEQ8xA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jopndPrv-H5KW2CfScnw9A", "review_id": "MeFXruj2SlcKrV4MQ_gw_A", "text": "I started calling nail salons at 6:50 pm asking what time they close and they all said 7 and hung up on me until I called Tammy's. The lady who answered the phone was so sweet and told me to come in even though they were closing in 10 minutes. I got a pedicure and my eyebrows waxed. I was happy with the end result of the pedicure but  the lady could have given a better massage. I was also happy with my eyebrows and the lady who did them didn't give me a dirty look when I gave her feedback of what I wanted. The salon is average nothing fancy but I will definitely come back for the fabulous customer service which always wins in my book.", "business_id": "WUJvBRZ_4NfoMSJXDEQ8xA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1JtjD-_WhPtHpFV-HEwU1w", "review_id": "c4eQRDMYRKBYG2ZJyo8JPA", "text": "I went in for a mani/pedi today. Crystal talked me into the deluxe pedi and I'm so glad I did!  Best pedi I ever had! The singing/ humming she did along with it was icing on the cake :) Anna did my mani at the same time and I was in heaven! She even did a little back massage at the end. I'll be going back.", "business_id": "WUJvBRZ_4NfoMSJXDEQ8xA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "AnH84g9V10x41CXmCvcaFg", "review_id": "dbHR_-Kq9K4o_oaH4O8mhA", "text": "I feel like fat sedentary life gone temporarily wrong crap and need to get moving... but convenience is huge.  Sooooo..... the closest easiest workout possible is  just up the street at Bally's.  \n\nIt isn't the trendiest gym.  The machines are not old, but they are not the absolute newest either.  Their spin class is 8 very nice spin bikes in the room downstairs instead of 20 in the main venue, and the view from the cardio equipment is a wall with 4 small square windows on the far side of the indoor running track, and that is fine with me.  I just want to hog the treadmill for 45 minutes without miss preteen ponytail rolling her overdone eyes at me.\n\nThe place is never empty, but i have never had to fight crowds or wait for a machine.  The staff is tremendously friendly and helpful.... the clientele, although not unpleasant, are not as friendly.  This is a good place to take care of the business of working out so you can go do other things.", "business_id": "auX4F4LPbyPklwEp5YQ79A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i2ckIH_V0wsEDHb23a_avg", "review_id": "4m5TT9zSkLLdP77ZYNrJXg", "text": "I went in to this place this morning on a free pass!  I took a tour of what seems to be the oldest, most dated, cramped gym in the valley.  This place needs to be redone.\n\nI immediately needed to know where the cleaning solutions were located in the gym to feel safe. Apparently they have housekeeping clean the machines three times a day. Really? I swear that place has to be growing out antibiotic resistant bugs that scientist have never dreamed of...\n\nI had to leave. I could not bring myself to even use the free pass. My butt will stay flabby a little while longer. Bally corporate seriously needs to focus in on upgrading and cleaning the gyms that they have. I believe that their customers deserve better for $25/month.", "business_id": "auX4F4LPbyPklwEp5YQ79A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "m7j9e53ycZxjWYBD7rZVng", "review_id": "n6eTToVKKvJmbzCWpdqanQ", "text": "I originally joined Bally's in 2007 and was a member at the Scottsdale club. I actually went pretty faithfully; my routine was to hit the place up on my way home from work since it was literally a mile from my office. Times change, I left that job, started traveling a ridiculous amount, and my card collected dust. A few months ago, I was informed by Bally's that the Scottsdale club was closing and my membership was being transferred to this club. It's actually better for me since this is closer to my home, site of my new office.\n\nI've been getting back into the habit of going recently (hello vacation to Cabo!) and making the most of my membership before it expires next March.  Bally's is pretty basic, but like previous posters mentioned, it has just what you need to get the job done. \n\nPros: Equipment is clean. I do see people cleaning, and unlike the Scottsdale club, the patrons are better at wiping down the machines after they use them. The locker room is clean, the common areas are clean. They do have plenty of equipment. I went at a peak time (like 6 pm) and could still snag an elliptical. They have a pool. I have a pool at home but it's hardly the type of pool that you can do laps in and get a work out from. \n\nCons: It's old. It's just dated and it shows. The equipment is in good working order, but it's nothing fancy. The classes are sort of boring and I think the schedule is pretty whack. There are like no later evening classes which would be awesome. I work during the day, and even though I'm home, I can't exactly step out for 1.5 hours to do a gym class. \n\nSo there you have it. If you are interested in the basics, Bally's is your place. If you need excitement, hot people to look at, and innovation...go some place else.", "business_id": "auX4F4LPbyPklwEp5YQ79A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 9, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "jopndPrv-H5KW2CfScnw9A", "review_id": "WmJgX0XIINbbb3Ow-KsDyw", "text": "DO NOT GET YOUR CAR SERVICED HERE! I came here for an oil change and tire rotation. The guy told me my cabin air filter was gone and he would replace it for half the cost. I ended up paying $100! I checked the reciept and there were so many extra charges on there it was ridiculous! I suppose I could of argued but the guys that work there are kind of scary.  I get all my service done at Camelback Toyota and they are always super nice and never try to rip me off even when I try to act dumb on purpose just to see if they will try to rip me off. I will never come back here!", "business_id": "vuMGIdYCClhkP9cFYFyfLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jU8WrrgXggGX2xHglsPjxA", "review_id": "PvW29cW57UxYDxznkFTp9Q", "text": "The Art of Upselling by Jiffy Lube\n\nBUYER BEWARE! Want to learn the art of up selling. Come here.  It can never just be a regular oil change.  They do not realize the value of repeat business.  I suppose they want to get all they can on the first sell and don't value loyalty.  They don't realize a loyal customer will go 3-4 times a year. Oh well.  Buyer Beware.", "business_id": "vuMGIdYCClhkP9cFYFyfLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-1jitlwkGrlhcJHFKNpS_w", "review_id": "8vpHMWRG1pjxurhdw2pjYg", "text": "Fast, friendly service! I was in and out in 15 minutes. The people there were super friendly too! :-)", "business_id": "vuMGIdYCClhkP9cFYFyfLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0f0D7HbCXSH8Fa6ig3-OIw", "review_id": "tsOd4Ct43QO2lVIGKYACBA", "text": "Great experience! Not only did I get a oil change, they filled my washer fluid and washed my front window all in about 20 minutes. The people were very nice. Will be going back for sure!", "business_id": "vuMGIdYCClhkP9cFYFyfLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GGvEwdPyecXvQxr0boAhjg", "review_id": "AsTz9EQzK8fYs_JouGrIhQ", "text": "I went there looking for a quick oil change,  but what I got was the royal treatment.  They opened all the doors for me. Let me know the bad and the good on my truck. Not many places do that anymore. The were like the other reviews. Fast, friendly,  and understanding.  Will always go to jiffy lube from now on. # one forever customer", "business_id": "vuMGIdYCClhkP9cFYFyfLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4wG3vxZ-RWCLrxmm7wM2kQ", "review_id": "zCGT-GTrdFoXI1MIyEoNpw", "text": "Nice place / staff is great & Sheila is very sexy !  Mike 187", "business_id": "Xg_mhxO59X9g27n9JZG1YA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B51kTYU3-lUtUBzgSaeLgA", "review_id": "4xQUZ1BxBy1Jm-zCEAZRRg", "text": "The only thing i hate about this apartment complex is how the office manages problems....they keep picking un qualified people to work on their gates and so every week they have someone in a tweaker vehicle come out and \"fix \" the gate instead of really fixing it...yesterday my boyfriend tried to pull out the back gate like normal and they have a 3inch bolt sticking off of the gate ....since the gate is being worked on by complete idiots it didnt open all the way up and my boyfriend caught his tire on the bolt and both the tire and the gate exploded and they are going to refuse to replace our tire....this is not our fault....if the office would quit being so cheap and have a real mechanic come fix the gates the right way they wouldnt be spending money every single week trying to fix them and they wouldnt have angry tenants posting bad reviews about them.....their gate ruined our tire and its our fault a 3inch bolt is sticking out of the gate .....so for now they barely deserve a one star.", "business_id": "Xg_mhxO59X9g27n9JZG1YA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MUHoBFzwRoXpCpgYSN8KRA", "review_id": "JjweKRcu8DeYTah_KHsT2g", "text": "This place tends to be a more busy location, but it gets four stars for 24 hours.  That's right, when you need a car battery at 11PM before work the next day, this is the place to go.", "business_id": "2TK2w_wpYeqRnBc7jkczIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SgBlfFMQEchUNn3olJ1B6Q", "review_id": "gpu2wyKL57wP-ZIW1P-fNQ", "text": "Went in to Batteries Plus to get my Optima battery checked on my (new to me) auto.  Tech told me the battery was bad.  Tech no longer recommends Optima but that the house brand is better.  I passed and went over to Auto Zone across the street.  \nAuto Zone tech told me that the battery was good, was less than 2 years old and only needed a recharge.  They also offered to check my alternator and charge the battery.  All for no fee.  In conclusion...Batteries Plus will rip off your grandma.  Auto Zone gives good service.", "business_id": "2TK2w_wpYeqRnBc7jkczIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P_LzcrlVXFdgBq_24UnlUw", "review_id": "ClrrzE4a430wXQGL9W69Sg", "text": "Don't come here looking for knowledge.  I find it to be spotty at best. And I'd prefer not to buy Duralast parts - but sometimes they have the only one of something I need and I go.\n\nIt's not bad for little pine trees and floor mats but don't expect to discuss the merits of ceramic vs metallic brakes with anybody in there.  they don't have a clue.", "business_id": "2TK2w_wpYeqRnBc7jkczIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KQnq1p-PlWUo-qPEtWtmMw", "review_id": "Nv1R3qawO3M26JnsCIYd7g", "text": "Alright for an auto parts store. They don't carry anything on hand for hybrids so pretty much everything for my car has to be ordered. Luckily, things are delivered the next day. The staff is helpful, the store is ok . . . not run down or anything but the manuals they have on the floor are missing pages.", "business_id": "2TK2w_wpYeqRnBc7jkczIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5bECjdDx7NqBv0Yt1CuVLQ", "review_id": "0RILrpv91vxyUgN_VpFTYQ", "text": "The staff here was very friendly and helped me check my battery and alternator, all for no charge. They explained everything to me and were very helpful.", "business_id": "2TK2w_wpYeqRnBc7jkczIw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AnH84g9V10x41CXmCvcaFg", "review_id": "JR4KlfK-90bKEt1_PgwSAw", "text": "Home Depot isn't so much a choice for home owners as it is a necessity, so if I absolutely MUST fix it, I stop here first for parts.  If I need it, they probably have it, from A/C fuses, CFL bulbs, stove parts, new bathroom fixtures, flooring, to another garden hose (aka doggy chew toy), or a dozen different kinds of herbs for my most recent foray into window box gardening.  They are cheap as can be, but even if I go in for washers and duct tape,  I never leave for less than $65.", "business_id": "ZjCUvsuV1O_8TgOUfDnTPQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MFxax7mWKizjV3DctcCYcg", "review_id": "AR_lfW79qBSgGaibHWX8VA", "text": "I had such amazing service from two individuals in the flooring dept. at this Home Depot that I just had to Yelp about it.  Before I sing their praises in particular, let me just say that in my experience Home Depot has raised the bar on customer service overall as a company over the last few years.  Remember the days of walking in to what felt like a football field of tools, paint, etc., and feeling like there wasn't a customer service rep in sight?  Thank goodness those days at Home Depot are over!  I have experienced this at several locations in the Valley area; everytime I turn a corner or am looking for something, someone is right there ready to assist.  \n\nBack to the service I received at this particular location...if you are looking for information about wood flooring, carpet, etc., and you live anywhere near this area it is worth the drive.  Find Chris or Lisa; they are both incredibly knowledgable, helpful, enjoyable to work with and will do whatever they can to help you make the right decision without being \"pushy\" at all.  I went in simply looking for ideas about what type of flooring I might want in a new home; I left feeling committed to buying whatever I buy when the time is right from Chris and Lisa.\n\nSometimes we forget big huge companies are made up of individual people just like the rest of us who want to do a good job, be recognized for working hard and to enjoy where we work and who we work for.  It was a nice eye-opener to see how a huge American retailer has instilled such loyatly and pride in its team members.", "business_id": "ZjCUvsuV1O_8TgOUfDnTPQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "vsXP832M0kOxKpfduD7dWw", "review_id": "XjZMQdUaEtGL2XDmv3G_bA", "text": "Finally! I'm getting security doors for a little cross-ventilation opportunity in my pad. I live in an HOA-ruled community so the hoops had encouraged my procrastination. I couldn't take the heat anymore and, just in time for the cold-chill, I found the doors I wanted at my neighborhood home depot , lined up the contractor and submitted my design review request. \n\nThere were only 2 of the door style I wanted on the floor when I scouted them and I needed them both -- but not for at least a week. I called and spoke to someone in flooring, vaguely described my door -- \"the copper one... only 2 out...\" --and began to ask about hardware that would coordinate. The guy indicated that there were plenty of options and that he was with another customer but to come on in and we could work it out.\n\n2 hours later, I made it into the store. Walked back to doors and, alas, there were no more of the door I wanted on the floor. Deflated, I found comfort in the fact that I had time to \"special order\"  and  began to seek out the door guy to get started. \n\nWhatdya know!?! It was Greg, the same guy I had spoken with earlier and, because the doors are popular (someone else had called too), he pulled 2 doors for me! Greg helped me find some good hardware to coordinate and even noticed a discrepancy in the price (evidently the product was in the wrong place on the shelves) while processing the order and made the necessary adjustments to give me the lower price we had thought they would be.\n\nHe completely took care of me! Some of the best customer service I've had in a long time. \n\nThe fact that it's pretty easy to find a decent parking spot and the people in the store are generally helpful in directing you to the correct aisle or recommending just the right do-dad to fix your whatchamacallit, etc. make this a 4-star store but my recent door shopping experience has earned that coveted 5th star!", "business_id": "ZjCUvsuV1O_8TgOUfDnTPQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ngD5RF07pxwlq4euexSluA", "review_id": "nxGHL3zwQUYs1Bz8Ys1cwQ", "text": "Until recently I lived very close to this Home Depot.  I still visit occasionally.  I have probably visited this location over 100 times.\n\nMy review is based upon the last 6 months:\n\nThey are consistently good with customer service.  \n\nThe paint area people are very helpful, and patient.\n\nThe carry almost everything I need on any given visit.", "business_id": "ZjCUvsuV1O_8TgOUfDnTPQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jU8WrrgXggGX2xHglsPjxA", "review_id": "whvmKNAT7OHKZSpbLwBLGQ", "text": "Need help, make sure it is in the morning or have Ron answer your questions\n\nI come here a lot being a home owner.  Most of the times I know what I'm about to get and there are other times I get the help I need.  Although I do notice that when I come in the morning or early part of an afternoon, service seems more available than in the evening.  I have a harder time finding help and it seems like this is the case in these home service stores and this maybe because everyone is trying to tidy up in the last hour and don't want to deal with a pesky patron doing late evening shopping.  However, when I do know and know what aisle to go to, I have no problem finding what I need at this location.  My only knock on home depot is help available in the evening.  I would hope their service is fresh and eager in the evening as it is in the morning.  \n\nThe store is clean and organized and it seems I find someone always cleaning.\n\nRon from the lighting department was awesome.  He did answer a lot of questions regarding recessed lighting and even gave a very good tip regarding options with eco lighting options.  He didn't make me feel rushed or a burden and even was candid in telling me what he didn't know instead of making it up.  \n\nIf you thought this was useful, cool or funny, please check below.", "business_id": "ZjCUvsuV1O_8TgOUfDnTPQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jU8WrrgXggGX2xHglsPjxA", "review_id": "7BAQksSTFJt5cyBjcP6pMg", "text": "\"I may not get $5000 gift card for this entry, but it is worth it\"\n\nI come here as often as Sunday morning service at church (meaning weekly).  And in some ways I feel this location is nearly as friendly.  Last time I came here, Jake helped me out with plumbing.  Sometimes the item is not obvious to where it is, but more often than not I have find some one with directions, an opinion, and a smile.  Although this occurs more so during the day than the evening hours.  Jake not only help me with the plumbing issue, but was able to cut the copper tubing I needed to get done.  This location is solid in service and what I also notice that there are a couple workers with disabilities that are just as capable and helpful as those without.  Kudos to this location for their diversity in their team.", "business_id": "ZjCUvsuV1O_8TgOUfDnTPQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9uuPzUWC1m_TnMUV9kXu9g", "review_id": "oXFZR7HsQr16Lhm0J769sg", "text": "This is a pretty good Home Depot.  They have really nice people who actually occasionally ask if you need help as opposed to scurrying by you ask quickly as they can so you don't have time to bother them!\n\nThe selection and in stock status of this particular location is very good.  The store is always clean and they will help you load bigger stuff if you need it.  That's a win-win for me as I cannot lift heavy stuff.", "business_id": "ZjCUvsuV1O_8TgOUfDnTPQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A1D84JXibvLN2QQ5SK35qw", "review_id": "9yBRAlju2na-XLruGFV61A", "text": "most people don't see the difference in service at all the home depots but i do every ones knowledgeable and will help you with everything.i have had no problems at this place. the only thing is vic at the return desk i call him pony tail because he has a pony tail. but he just rushes every thing but anyway i never leave with out spending at least $100. this home depot always has everything i need plus a little bit more . this is the home depot you want to go to out of any of the other locations", "business_id": "ZjCUvsuV1O_8TgOUfDnTPQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HmMnh-bvZE2eDriVpoaCLQ", "review_id": "R12tbHgohSjuo3hq_H4pfQ", "text": "The people are really friendly and do come right away however rocket scientists they are not.  I went to get a new water filter for a PUR water filter unit.  The first time I came in I did not think it would be a big deal.  \n\nI bought with me the old filter thinking that would work.  The guy said he did not see one that was the same and could not read the part# but that I should have actually bought the unit itself in.\n\nMy thoughts were you have to be kidding however I politely left.  A week later I came it with the water filter refill unit, and the actual water unit itself.  The guy asked me if the facet was a male or a female.  I really thought he was joking. But he insisted saying I might need an adaptor.  I replied, this unit works on my facet you should be able to guess.  Nope, he wanted me to take a picture of the hole in the facet so he could tell if it was male or female.\n\nRound 3 - I came in with both the unit and the old filter and my camera showing the hole in the facet.  Now I am told by the guy that they no longer carry this unit and I had  2 people look  on line to see if I could order the filter and was told no place they look carried it.  They suggested I try Walmart or go on line.\n\nI actually gave up on getting a water filter and threw out the water filter only to find about 2 weeks later while at one of their competitors L**s that they had the water filter the exact same one I threw away and not only that but carried refill filters so I purchased a brand new water filter and a box of 4 filter that would fit.\n\nIn all fairness I hope this is an isolated incident however can you actually believe this is not a sitcom??\n\nI also find this particular store toooo dog friendly. I have seen dogs not on leashes more than once while shopping here.  I personally am not into dogs and with all the vicious occurrences and mauling's I find it hard to believe that the honchos allow this and hope if such an occurrence happens in the store they get their butts sued not that will help the victim.  Pets do not belong in stores other then Petsmart.  The worse is going to a supermarket where food is sold and seeing dogs in the baby buggy seat.  This to me is a total turn off.  \n\nIn all fairness the workers are friendly and do not let you just drift around the warehouse.", "business_id": "ZjCUvsuV1O_8TgOUfDnTPQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Sdj97Asyp2P8MIP1etB6ug", "review_id": "I3EyZtAPHqEak_XGLlN2QQ", "text": "Overall, a good place to shop. This the the best Home Depot and hardware store in the area. They have helpful courteous staff members and good prices. For such a large warehouse it is easy to move around in and find what you need.", "business_id": "ZjCUvsuV1O_8TgOUfDnTPQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "GyFmGA5UQZ4pXdx1lUH86g", "review_id": "qfVZnSX6NfS1Ki3vB8UHCA", "text": "ok, let me be straight with you. i hate paying full price for anything. yes, i'm one of those people. i love a coupon. i love a discount. and i absolutely love a bargain! but i don't like to feel dirty when i leave a store. i felt really, really dirty when i left this store. ewwwwww. this is a yucky ross. dirty, dirty, dirty! the floors and clothing racks were filthy. i couldn't have bought something even if i wanted to because the store was so gross - i got black \"stuff\" on my hand after touching a clothing rack. the floor was so discolored i'm not sure what the original color was. parts of the store's floor were sticky. many of the clothes had indistinguishable marks on them, presumably from the dirty hangars and racks they are stored on. selection was meager, there wasn't a single shoe, bag, wallet, sock or home decor item that caught my eye. the trip was a waste of an hour that i'll never get back. never, ever again.", "business_id": "ZzkAAfn6Y4HGd2eUi34EHQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zfysCL-0uQNCWdGvzZ6QWA", "review_id": "yxCYd9iOYqIja2Zl0uPHsw", "text": "Another hit or miss Ross, but I've found some great bargains on Michael Kors clothing here.\nI've also gotten designer sunglasses that I would have paid more for! \n\nA great place for women with patience. I often have to try on several things and only leave with a few, but I've found several great basics of finer quality for my wardrobe.\n\nAlso, the dressing room associates are friendly. No one here seems to hate their job, and the store is kept up nicely. The cashiers are quick.", "business_id": "ZzkAAfn6Y4HGd2eUi34EHQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9VmTOyq01oIUk5zuxOj1GA", "review_id": "JSXlCFIND_PQ4h2I5gsYxg", "text": "Friendly staff compared to other Ross's I have been to. found few good items. place was not to unorganized.", "business_id": "ZzkAAfn6Y4HGd2eUi34EHQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Gjc0P8HNKKKU3xzEeI3jYw", "review_id": "4ds3Az04xxbysTJdFZ1m1A", "text": "Worst return policy in town!  The store manager did not even respect me, the paying customer, enough to come to the customer service desk to discuss a requested return. I tried to return a brand new dress with the tags attached and the original receipt, however, because I purchased the item more than 30 days ago they refused to issue me a credit to my Visa.  I was given a store credit.  My fiance tried to return a defective bottle of cologne this past weekend (the pump spray stopped working) and they would not exchange the defective item for a working item. We will be taking all of our business away from Ross and shopping at other discounters like Target, Anna's Linens, Tuesday Mornings, TJ Maxx, anywhere but Ross.", "business_id": "ZzkAAfn6Y4HGd2eUi34EHQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KJDymAcoPiW_vuqthGxfpQ", "review_id": "GNBhOFVK470J4noCGQv7qA", "text": "Very clean and well organized when I was there on an early Sunday morning.  It was easy to browse through shirts and shoes, which isn't always the case at Ross locations.  The cashier was nice and attentive despite the rudeness of the customer just prior to me - she bounced back well, so kudos to her!\n\nI'll definitely head back to this location for more.", "business_id": "ZzkAAfn6Y4HGd2eUi34EHQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "euEuxsN_IcTGTn8WtqHm7w", "review_id": "fvcsF_uroEDNqF1izAOHvA", "text": "I just got off work and I decided I was going to swing by Ross to pick up some bras. I came in found what I needed and went to pay for it. The cashier was trying to be friendly and ask how my day was. I said I just got off work he then he says and I quote \"why you are bra shopping at this time of night, I find it strange were discussing this\" mind you he was around 16-18 years old I was some what embarrass he was talking to me about it and it none if his business what I buy.", "business_id": "ZzkAAfn6Y4HGd2eUi34EHQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Uug6tmVc7AokYUUJnaBqig", "review_id": "B0wjK2xPaYbaWAu1Cdo0CA", "text": "I went to Ross to get curtains and rods. The pricing was great. Saved me a lot of money. I'd check at Ross before Anna's Linens. \n\nDownside: You can't take the cart out of the store which makes it a bit difficult to buy several big items. The cashier was a bit confused on how to package my 6 big curtain rods. I mentioned about them helping me out in which they were non-responsive. How did I get my items out? 3 trips out to the car which wasn't a big deal. Also the loss prevention guy kept staring at me which was awkward.", "business_id": "ZzkAAfn6Y4HGd2eUi34EHQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "U7PC8wYKmtplZu-oUGk8MQ", "review_id": "vnrQCwJv6rhh6FT8bf7kHQ", "text": "Always kinda half empty store... The one at Desert Ridge is a bit better and cleaner, Happy Valley one is good too.", "business_id": "ZzkAAfn6Y4HGd2eUi34EHQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "x3be6uxIqd9Dypu-o9KsKg", "review_id": "9s63KWEGnaIuXmZj7b6lAQ", "text": "Definitely a 'cool' place for kids! Video games to entertain, a play area for smaller tikes and a very accommodating staff. Yes, they have my recommendation for yelpers.", "business_id": "o8Olw8RjgziJh4vPaFlqNQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o7-VIRjk8X2VaOaS-wVJ_Q", "review_id": "mXEOwhq5LgraVSIybyeYWQ", "text": "The prices are high, but very well worth it! The place is clean and super kid friendly. With a play/waiting area, video games for older children, and manicure section for little girls. My son got to pick which movie he wanted to watch while getting his haircut, and got to sit on one of the 4 cars/chairs of his choice. The lady that cut his hair was friendly and interactive with him, and I was completely shocked because not once did he move or squirm or cry like on previous occasions, so she deffinetly made it way easier. I loved it and I will be going here for my kids future cuts.", "business_id": "o8Olw8RjgziJh4vPaFlqNQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xGoI5lSWI9ZnRdoZ4rf9Lg", "review_id": "oz6AJCz4WDPQCEUgfPCkVA", "text": "Okay, where to begin!? This place was nothing short of awesome. I've been looking for a good place to take my 18 month old for a good month. I came across this specific location and decided we would give it a go (eventhough its 30mins away). I am veryy happy we did! Miss Jenn helped us, she was great in every way! The staff overall were great.  My son had very long, curly, thick, and crazy hair so I knew it would be a challenge for whoever cut it. But, no. She cut it perfectly and new exactly what to do! He watched his favorite show Barney while sitting in a car, he didn't cry once and we were thinking the worse! He did amazing due to the environment and awesome service. Now he looks very handsome and clean (still with a head full of curls) all thanks to Miss Jenn! Definitely, highly recommend this place :)", "business_id": "o8Olw8RjgziJh4vPaFlqNQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ksu2OeDaXiHurIX8gUHmkQ", "review_id": "Nf4bjefMV9B_DSjhEHkxXA", "text": "Debated about taking my son here for some time before actually getting his hair cut..Both him and I love this place now. It's the only place he wants to get his hair cut. It's a little pricey for a childs cut, but well worth it, and they have a rewards card so we get coupons every couple of months for money off or special offers. The kids love the games and movies they can play and all of the stylists do a pretty good job. I recommend making an appointment so you don't have to wait. And we love Miss Veronica, she always gives a great haircut!", "business_id": "o8Olw8RjgziJh4vPaFlqNQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GyFmGA5UQZ4pXdx1lUH86g", "review_id": "xlWk-RzGMeGWlXoRvI23dw", "text": "My 18 month old got his hair cut here yesterday. We took the advice of the other reviewers and made an appointment. The waiting area has a train table and Lego tables for the kids to play with - my little guy loved them. He was called pretty close to his appointment time. Somehow, even with him jumping around in the taxi cab chair, screaming and pointing at Elmo on his personal TV and generally being wiggly he got a darling first haircut. The girl that cut his hair had the patience of a saint, and super kid skills. She also encouraged me to take as many pictures as I wanted to, and gave me a (free) first haircut certificate with a little plastic pouch that held a lock of his hair. We had a great experience and will definitely be back.\n\nCost:15.95 ($21 with tip)\nValue: Worth EVERY penny", "business_id": "o8Olw8RjgziJh4vPaFlqNQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8gLxdVTbyagInyY0B04y2Q", "review_id": "GODh-YlJwKUSHUFrT8Or7A", "text": "My 14 month old son just had his first haircut today and went awesome! Bridgett was patient with him and very friendly. He sat in a police car while watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and only cried a little when the buzzer went on. I will definitely be taking my son there from now on for future haircuts! The price was awesome and the service wonderful. They really are geared towards the little ones!", "business_id": "o8Olw8RjgziJh4vPaFlqNQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eHiBNfr7cTwJeTaS0pE2Mw", "review_id": "cbga1N_dz1NEr73i76wM4g", "text": "Just took my 16 month old son in for his 1st haircut.  Karen was awesome and very patient.  She gave us a lock of his hair and a magnet picture frame. Lane loves his new haircut! Thanks!", "business_id": "o8Olw8RjgziJh4vPaFlqNQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jh3x79Do2KK00iniVZtcEw", "review_id": "RO0gYNrGi2JxdWEn1eat6w", "text": "Love this place! Other location on Cactus.....never again! The stylists are friendly and polite, and the place is clean!", "business_id": "o8Olw8RjgziJh4vPaFlqNQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fDVkh1SnTKzuU0CLfrdzwQ", "review_id": "yZxC2RXWJlmTdViHnQaq2A", "text": "My 3 year old has been coming here for over a year now. It has been a great experience every time!! Veronica does a really great job!!", "business_id": "o8Olw8RjgziJh4vPaFlqNQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "urlCj00Q7bKLybPBMYzToA", "review_id": "nEBXsSzsflAlx7oQ9N0iZw", "text": "From the first haircut over a year ago for both of the kids, we have been coming to Cool Cuts on 7th Street. Veronica is great and the kids love her! They love the firetruck and police car chairs and the fun movies the can pick out while they are getting their hair cut. Highly recommend them!", "business_id": "o8Olw8RjgziJh4vPaFlqNQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d9baNYtd8CI0FBj_GTK_Gw", "review_id": "Cjh0ie7XA9MDvsiOQTOLYg", "text": "This was an overall great experience. We took our very wary two year old son here for his third haircut in Sunday. We walked in and the wait wasn't long at all. The place was clean, we were greeted and signed up right away. There was a train table (older but all the kids loved it!) and a table with Lego Duplos. Our son was able to relax and play a bit before it was his turn which helped. \n\nHe got to pick his chair and was able to sit in the fire truck. He was so nervous about it, but Veronica was amazing. She totally put him at ease, gave him good ideas for distraction and did a great job on his hair cut. We are DEFINITELY coming back here! He was smiling at the end and told us he had fun. The price was really good as well.", "business_id": "o8Olw8RjgziJh4vPaFlqNQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_CNfttfutmSqHCSs5YrJkA", "review_id": "v6orP7dF4kBjEtEmaPhtCA", "text": "Veronica connected so well with my granddaughter.  She made sure she understood the style that she wanted and it turned out darling!  It had lots of braids and sure looked difficult.  We couldn't have been happier.  My granddaughter only wants Veronica to style her hair now.", "business_id": "o8Olw8RjgziJh4vPaFlqNQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sedaoGC-arANKDRDiCGeOw", "review_id": "NpRKf6AOaytNPrdgop4y1g", "text": "I drive from North Scottsdale to see Karen. She's been doing all if my kids hair for years since she was at the Scottsdale location. Coming from NYC I was very particular in who touched my sons hair. I like his hair cut not shaved like a barbershop. She takes her time and does exactly what I ask her to do.", "business_id": "o8Olw8RjgziJh4vPaFlqNQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yDxZPqlSjNdW0kwnnMj4iA", "review_id": "yR1Y7as8q10leynF8TDyLA", "text": "i recently took my 8 month old son for his 2nd hair cut here with his stylist Karen. She is the best. my son enjoys his visits here and she is always very nice and friendly. my son is very at ease with her. she listens to what i wanted and cut his hair perfectly. i couldnt be more happy with the results.", "business_id": "o8Olw8RjgziJh4vPaFlqNQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tjbp15UbZ0yziMsZEqwabw", "review_id": "UCf2-9mkWQLD2EfAqL_yWQ", "text": "Good store, same as any other Big Lots.  They all seem pretty consistent.  Bit of a \"desperation & despair\" feeling in there from the employees and clientele, but if you don't mind trailer trash, the deals are the same as any Big Lots.", "business_id": "A2FV9GfXrlMzMRi_Bg3URg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jIHaXo4-KR9kvh2J7eMkIA", "review_id": "-3muMivoKJXxD8KHAU3RbA", "text": "Chris B was kinda mean or maybe I don't mind trailer trash. Maybe I am the desperate & despair trailer trash he described in his review. WTF Anyway I love Biglots because I can find discounted: Rock Stars Drinks $12 a case, Perrier $1 and my favorite imported olive oil $6. I'm not sure if that makes me trailer trash but I'm sure frugal!  ** Also home decor items/furniture from Peir at 1/3 of the normal price.\n\nLove this place!", "business_id": "A2FV9GfXrlMzMRi_Bg3URg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sALB8-F04S9VcZMF_GkGUA", "review_id": "9S89Pl5Kdwnnh_EnjCq44A", "text": "Cheap.. Hit or miss but cmon.. It's that kind of store . Always have the dog bagels that my pup has to have.. People are friendly..", "business_id": "A2FV9GfXrlMzMRi_Bg3URg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "33vUIil_GCaT92aUaZhRXA", "review_id": "c3Om2XRZkpAfuN_8pBe5Kw", "text": "My husband & I were about to set up our Christmas tree when we realized NONE of our lights worked! It sucked because we seriously had like 200 feet of lights. Ugh, WTF-they worked 2 years ago (we were on our honeymoon last year so didn't put them up)!! We decided to come to Big Lots in hopes of getting some new lights for cheap. \n\nI have never been to this location before. I used to go to the 1 on 67th ave & Cactus because it was in the same complex as my hubby's office & I would have to pick him up sometimes. I went there so much I would buy shit I didn't need so I stopped that habbit & haven't been to 1 for like 3 years or so. Well this trip was not a cheap 1 like I had hoped. We saw tons of cool lights & decorations for the house & ended up spending $130 all on Christmas stuff! I don't think I would have come here just to shop randomly though, prices weren't really that cheap & the quality was low. I would much rather shop at Target.", "business_id": "A2FV9GfXrlMzMRi_Bg3URg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jIHaXo4-KR9kvh2J7eMkIA", "review_id": "kZSLBz2JuaPCrogjTODtHQ", "text": "location is moving so ***** BIG LOT LOVERS come on down 40-80% off entire store... bell and 7th street only", "business_id": "A2FV9GfXrlMzMRi_Bg3URg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_lE0CuNLpl0VjSjvergZZw", "review_id": "0jjMi3nvdH-o8MIkgyntvA", "text": "Oh Big Lots, you loveable junk store.  We all know why we go there; some off-brand cleaning products, lawn gnomes, a poly-blend tablecloth you will only use once or twice....\n\nSo why write a review about Big Lots.  Because Big Lots usually looks & smells  like monkeys got loose in the store.  \n\nNot this store.  This one is new, and rather nice.  Things in their place, and still the good pricing.  You never know what you are going to get in a Big Lots, but this one was a pleasant surprise.  I will drive out of my way to go to this store.  I hope they keep it nice.  I never know when I may need some fabuloso or some other random stuff.", "business_id": "A2FV9GfXrlMzMRi_Bg3URg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TR2YFVnIM5UM38RuMy6dcw", "review_id": "ktzOtVkEbpTV_V-1USBvPA", "text": "Prices here are crazy high for being a big lots. I'll give them that the store inside looks nice and they have many things to choose from compare to other big lots, but $15 for a pillow? When I can get the same one at Target or Walmart..Methinks not.", "business_id": "A2FV9GfXrlMzMRi_Bg3URg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PmnXHiOiRqgjzEtYu4_46w", "review_id": "iWNevlhiMizLu23vwnvi0w", "text": "I like Big Lots for the name brand stuff that the grocery stores charge an arm and a leg for. $2 for Triscuits, now that's what i'm talking about. I've been to the stores in Tempe and Scottsdale. I prefer the Scottsdale location because it seems to have more variety, but a savings is a savings.", "business_id": "A2FV9GfXrlMzMRi_Bg3URg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "h3TnHCqFga0VgPO390PjKA", "review_id": "AHoW-yRtK5I9k7yPJsHaxw", "text": "Don't knock the Lots. Fun and funky, and tacky decor galore. Plus one time my roommate bought a whole box of beer shampoo. Sadly there was no matching beer conditioner. We also used to do something called Adventure Snacking where we'd go to Big Lots or the local dollar store and buy the weirdest edible things we could find. We're still alive, but we were pushing our luck. More seriously, though, I have picked up emergency coolers for camping trips, a decent futon frame, and a vacuum cleaner with so many bells and whistles I'm pretty sure it was from the future at Big Lots. I like my bargains to come with surprises.", "business_id": "A2FV9GfXrlMzMRi_Bg3URg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KJDymAcoPiW_vuqthGxfpQ", "review_id": "5fC-sAVRLAgps9Ljvprxxw", "text": "As with most locations, this one seems to have really pleasant employees.  The deals are always decent if you are looking for bath and beauty supplies, or holiday decorations.  We sometimes buy cat toys from here also since they are spoiled babies.\n\nThis particular location seemed smaller and more crowded with products than some of the other locations. Certain sections were in need of some cleanup / organization.  It wasn't terrible, and we are approaching the holidays, so I know stores are having a harder time with the uptick in traffic flow, so I didn't hold this against them too much.\n\nI didn't purchase anything, but I was pretty focused on searching out more desk decor for the holidays and nothing seemed to strike my fancy this go around.  On the way out though I did notice that the cashier was very friendly to the lady checking out and she did stop to tell me to have a nice day - which was nice!\n\nOverall: B+\nSome minor issues here, but not a bad stop off if you are in the area already!", "business_id": "A2FV9GfXrlMzMRi_Bg3URg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "vwLmvuSyt2qervMRFennHw", "review_id": "4hEAmwnQsE-FztxgIwgGaA", "text": "My wife & I stopped here today. They were not very busy. The other day (on the weekend) we went by the store while we were out & about and the parking lot was packed.\n\nI forgot how much I enjoy exploring Big Lots merchandise and looking for closeout bargains.\n\nThis place has everything from food to kitchenware, utensils, dishes, pots & pans, flatware, electronics, decorations to furniture. ALL at bargain basement prices.  \n\n******************* What does my OVERALL rating mean? ********************\n5 stars -Highly recommended.  I would be willing to drive out of my way to this business. It is that good. This place represents their industry or cuisine very well! \n4 stars - Highly Recommended. I would frequent this business. \n3 stars - Not that good but not that bad. Just average. I wouldn't mind going again. \n2 stars - I would not recommend this establishment to friends or family. \n1 stars - DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND DO NOT patronize this business. I would RUN AWAY from this place and you should too! DON'T WAST YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY AT THIS ESTABLISH", "business_id": "A2FV9GfXrlMzMRi_Bg3URg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pF7JVzSqNOjrpYN5KXeGIg", "review_id": "X1YPrixDz8o9631U9iUfKA", "text": "I requested a refund because the flowers delivered are unacceptable. Wilting within 3 hours is unacceptable... no flower food is unacceptable... the arrangement is unacceptable (looks like a 3 year old put it together).... they clearly don't know how to properly cut stems as they look like crap (slivers, long pieces hanging off, etc). Looks like it would be wise for them to send their florists back to school and possibly go into a new business.\n\nI will not pay for the kind of flowers they delivered and in the condition they came in.", "business_id": "Xro2m5zco9FdW1MgLLzv-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HDu0xxgrcsU8acetpFXwzA", "review_id": "OcgQM0VjFT7nrs6YduFMCg", "text": "A small arrangement of flowers (see photo) was recently delivered to me from Floral Fantasy.  These flowers were a gift from an out of state relative.  The arrangement looked like a mishmash of left over flowers in a variety of colors.  All put in a really strange shaped little vase.  I am positive this is not the arrangement the sender had in mind when the order was placed. \n\nPersonally, I hate to think what this sad little arrangement cost.  A bunch of flowers from the grocery store would have been more attractive and far less expensive.  \n\nA Floral Fantasy Fail.", "business_id": "Xro2m5zco9FdW1MgLLzv-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4Dw-l-btj21fseiDWxQfLA", "review_id": "QH9ulRpwCSXa7jphs58Zcw", "text": "If you are sending flowers on a budget, your choices are limited. We were sending flowers to a team member in Phoenix and 4 of us wanted to spend $40 total. We paid $38 with tax and delivery through Proflowers Florist Express and this is the florist they used. \n\nYou get what you pay for- it was nice enough for a coworker, but if you're surprising your wife, spend a little more and go elsewhere. I'll attach a pic of what they sent for us.", "business_id": "Xro2m5zco9FdW1MgLLzv-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t7Pf-9ZnOotaBXwZBVkimA", "review_id": "W5F8-8b-GqFi4XsmRI-Zwg", "text": "We placed an order on behalf of a client and they delivered on the wrong day.  When we requested they redeliver on the proper date, they asked for more money, even though they made the error!  Furthermore , the owner was extremely rude and hung up on me!  Wish I had read the other reviews before using Floral Fantasy.  A better name for this establishment would be Floral Nightmare.", "business_id": "Xro2m5zco9FdW1MgLLzv-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vh9n0NQ96EdG8mxkUW8CNw", "review_id": "stb8DdADDE01iUMYfQjPfw", "text": "They charged me $50 bucks for a small little flower. Crazy! NEVER going there again. I just wanted a small little flower to wear.", "business_id": "Xro2m5zco9FdW1MgLLzv-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tDLY9oWhht31DPSJ9aAe2Q", "review_id": "woEYjoJqa6XPHF2lkNQbVg", "text": "I seem to have a different experience here than most, and I am confounded by the negative input by others.  \n\nI called up in the morning and explained my situation and my limited budget (I was in the doghouse with my wife), and I needed an arrangement immediately.  They put together an absolutely beautiful arrangement in a simple vase that stunned me with its presentation and fragrance - and had it ready within one hour.\n\nThe staff was so kind and helpful.  I could not have asked for any more.  \n\nGrateful for the service, and I will return here anytime I need flowers in Phoenix.\n(See attached picture).", "business_id": "Xro2m5zco9FdW1MgLLzv-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VNR7mISfN0nTSP9iuiR5pg", "review_id": "CdjDZwsrStJGMekPHVuiUQ", "text": "Great job here as always, but they often mischarge me...rather, overcharge me", "business_id": "SMIeQELrm91pYo_1OaO18A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "33vUIil_GCaT92aUaZhRXA", "review_id": "a78gKmpi19hc_um3Q5xltA", "text": "I never get any clothes dry cleaned, so this was my 1st experience at the cleaners. \n\nI bought a new king sized comforter for our bed, but it was way too big for our washer & dryer so I decided to take it to the cleaners. \n\nI believe this place is called $2.25 cleaners now, at least that's what the sign says. Any way, I decided to just do the regular laundry washing as opposed to dry cleaning, & it cost me $15. I dropped it off on a Saturday & was told it would be ready on Wednesday. \n\nOur comforter was all pretty & clean & folded nicely in a plastic bag. It's black so there were still some fuzzies on it but with black that's hard to avoid. I might get it dry cleaned next time to see if there's a major difference, it would be an extra $7 to do so.", "business_id": "SMIeQELrm91pYo_1OaO18A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V6rhoTCw7S6H8eHwv2M6Vg", "review_id": "pDroxTKvx-a8AbxKqx5dGg", "text": "I am here twice a week to drop off work clothes. They are always quick and friendly, love the guy that's usually in front. Prices are good, and I have never had a problem with their work. Ive had comforters cleaned for $15, not bad, and yesterday dropped off two pairs of pants, one of which needed the hems on both legs sewn, for a grand total of $11.", "business_id": "SMIeQELrm91pYo_1OaO18A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o33dbLRyB25YmyL3BxEQpg", "review_id": "dwfN4pRUsM4d8CmRBqdp4A", "text": "Before you go there, check their Better Business Bureau grade- its an \"F\"!  They already have 3 complaints that they never responded to, and I'm about to file another one!  This is a horrible excuse for a cleaners.  I went there about 5-6 times (wanting to use them because they were cheap and really close to my house), but I never got anything back that was clean or pressed enough to wear.  Now they have ruined 2 pairs of my pants and refuse to take responsibility for them.  Awful people!!!  Run the other direction!!", "business_id": "SMIeQELrm91pYo_1OaO18A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xFCAtCCGfkc0w4BY9wLurw", "review_id": "D2TspdUHZFbuHlx0GL5zRw", "text": "Great service. Great people. What else can you ask for?! I recommend this cleaners to everybody!", "business_id": "SMIeQELrm91pYo_1OaO18A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SInpm1Y38JVB0DHwLKx1yQ", "review_id": "v_KCMk9BFuEgXQOC4wp77A", "text": "Always quick & do a great job cleaning & pressing the clothes. Prices are also very reasonable & the people are always nice & very friendly.", "business_id": "SMIeQELrm91pYo_1OaO18A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r0aSh-ykQqLr2PvX-8jylQ", "review_id": "SA2ixqshZgsKXjIQoPtuCw", "text": "Awesome dry cleaner.  Never had a problem with them and have been going there for almost two years.", "business_id": "SMIeQELrm91pYo_1OaO18A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2Pvi93JLPH_AGKtU_DjQYQ", "review_id": "B7bavsPMna0bHrAZUpdSng", "text": "Took a fancy $300 comforter here to get dry cleaned and although it was 1/2 the cost I've paid at other dry cleaners, it was obviously 1/2 the quality.\n\nCat threw up on the comforter and there are still remains of it after being \"cleaned\". It also smells like I picked it up from a thrift store. I've had this cleaned twice before and never had an issue. \n\nThe guy at the counter was very fast and got me in and out super quick, but if they opened up the comforter to look at it, they would have easily seen the stain. I shouldn't even call it a stain because it's not discolored, there are just dried up remains still on the blanket. I scratched at it lightly with my fingernail and it was coming off easily. \n\nQuick service, poor quality. Will not be back.", "business_id": "SMIeQELrm91pYo_1OaO18A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KtmnxDb0TtBM3Q3AogQmbw", "review_id": "RPkHtDJ6Dl0JXgV6eQAHOA", "text": "Fast. Friendly. Great value. Excellent quality. I've been going here for years. They do a great job, it's not expensive, and the turn-around time is fast. The only thing that would make it better is if they had a drive-thru!\n\nI'm sure that they are not able to get out every single stain. The reviewers who seem to think this is unacceptable clearly haven't been around around too long. By the way, regarding the post about complaints with the BBB, who cares? The BBB deploys mafia-like tactics to pad their bottom line. It's useless, irrelevant, and not worth a business-owner's time.", "business_id": "SMIeQELrm91pYo_1OaO18A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NCUJerJcW_0zgllq2utKCA", "review_id": "4uR8UNrU9z5yV6MbOp5-TA", "text": "They are lucky leaving 0 stars is not an option. This place ruined my DRY cleaning. I need to emphasize DRY because they washed the items i brought to them.. not only did they wash my items.. which are now color stained and washed out in areas.. they also creased (pic attached) items that clearly have a NO CREASE tag... with sooooooo much starch the pant legs were literally glued together. I have never had my things ruined or had such a piss poor job done on my dry cleaning before. Im a little shocked still.. when people drop things off and entrust a business with their personal items, to do a job that is ... oh i dont know... on the huge neon sign above their door!!! I believe i should be able to trust them to properly do the things theyre advertising for... .... ffs.   If you value your clothes... go somewhere else.", "business_id": "SMIeQELrm91pYo_1OaO18A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3unUmylHLhFNBxG0QTWwPA", "review_id": "UvtHvKvVklhSLmzLJckvvg", "text": "I take all of my shoe repair and clothing mending to these guys. They never disappoint!", "business_id": "rdYm8okVyFE53-cxp7zjEQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zeXc5-T-nxwXTmNmZpIM2w", "review_id": "G9AMWQOf-APkLF0sP1yi0Q", "text": "Good stuff! They fixed my shoes within 24 hrs and came out looking like new for $15", "business_id": "rdYm8okVyFE53-cxp7zjEQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gMOPtuyj-B_1mE28dcAGrQ", "review_id": "U2bBef1Udqe6bT6MNUdolQ", "text": "Great place. I took a pair of sandals in for a minor repair and he didn't charge me. Great customer service and I will go back.", "business_id": "rdYm8okVyFE53-cxp7zjEQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MAH6yRKKOGhbYFtmAjnPXg", "review_id": "dqFU7h-_N6NZw-j9HvnqMA", "text": "I took a pair of shoes to this place.  It was a simple repair, they just needed the straps glued back in.  I was shocked when I went in and there were display cases of watches and only old shoes in sight.  It looked like a fence for something.  I showed him my shoes and he told me the only thing he could do was staple the straps on the outside.  The shoes are Steve Madden Juke and it would have change the entire look.  He informed me that was the look now.  Um no, I'll try somewhere else and left.  I took them to another shop and the owner glued them and fixed them for me for $15.  Would never go back to this place, not even if I were shopping for a watch.", "business_id": "rdYm8okVyFE53-cxp7zjEQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sALB8-F04S9VcZMF_GkGUA", "review_id": "t2kolJ9iDiIPB7AgTvnWQw", "text": "If I could give a 0 star, they'd own it.. I have nothing.. Not one positive to say about this bank. I wanted a local bank because most of my money is in USAA which used to be hard to make deposits to because they are based in San Antonio. BofA has fees upon fees.. Long lines at any lunch hour... Waits on phone , awful customer service.. Oh and the kicker.. I deposited a trust fund check.. From Vanguard!! They wouldn't let me have it for 10-14 days.. Despite that Vanguard had cleared the check with them.. I'm guaranteeing BofA made interest off of my $7k! Don't get me started on what they have done to our housing market.. Ahh.. Thank God I can bank with USAA..", "business_id": "ejx-rekLkZ2RkNgSejf0pA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "x3be6uxIqd9Dypu-o9KsKg", "review_id": "X14FWkCoBihtr_RiD9JFrw", "text": "It's not the people, but how the bank itself runs that pisses me off. The fees, the red tape, the general BS I seem to have problems with these buttheads. I have three (3) business accounts here and they tell me time \n-and-again that I need to open a personal account to cash my paycheck with them. I own my business, the check is from them BofA, it's made out to me. F***ers give me my money, it's mine NOT yours.", "business_id": "ejx-rekLkZ2RkNgSejf0pA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GoymUzKqvET2QOZkIWZi9w", "review_id": "7woJ7W9O0o8z9mry73lDAw", "text": "I needed a backup, for emergencies only sort of account, somewhere I could put money and forget about it until the day rolled around I needed it. It was a mistake getting it from BOA. \nI need to take some of the blame though, I am the one who opened a BOA account and didn't realize I needed to have paperless billing or I would be charged $9 A MONTH. After many months have passed I finally checked my statement to realize I didn't have enough in savings (the majority was all in checking) which charged me an additional $5, so for months I have been being charged $14. \nI'm willing to take responsibility for that. But, I do think it's pretty crappy to charge someone that much a month in fees!\n\nI stopped in this branch yesterday to close the account and was surprised how little they seemed to care. We exchanged greetings and chatted about our Halloween and what each of us were doing. I told him I needed to close both my savings and checking account, he said OK and printed off the paperwork no questions asked. Really? No Questions? This bothered me more than the fees, he never asked me why I'm closing the account, never asked if there was anything he could do to keep me a member, seemed pretty happy to let me go. I've heard this from other people, BOA just doesn't care about their members. If he would have asked why I was leaving and asked to look at my account to see how we could eliminate fees from that point forward I may have considered staying a member, but to no avail, he just didn't care.", "business_id": "ejx-rekLkZ2RkNgSejf0pA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X7dxykmIV9LL5ZxLtgQYXA", "review_id": "LkgYgOrVMAzTjVcBu10O3w", "text": "I sit here writing this from the waiting room at approximately 3:15 pm, while I wait to speak with the only home loan person for BoA in the area. My appointment was at 3:00. Normally it wouldn't be a big deal, but when I got here my customary 5-10 minutes early, I just so happened to sit next to the guy ahead of me, whose appointment was at 2:00. That's about 55 minutes late for those trying to keep up with all the numbers.\n\nA few minutes ago, roughly 3:05, I was acknowledged and told she was running \"a little behind.\" The acknowledgement was appreciated and saved a 2-star rating.  Knowing he was an hour past his appointment, I asked for a guess at how long it would be, to which I was assured \"about 30 minutes.\"   He was finally called back shortly after that, and I continue to wait.\n\nI've been with Bank of America for somewhere in the neighborhood of 15 years or more.  I like the bank, and the people at this location and most of the ones I dealt with in Florida are friendly.  However, I can't help but feel it's not too much to ask for a simple phone call to let someone know when you're running 30-60 minutes behind. \n\nWhile the company as a whole I would rate 4 stars, this branch doesn't quite make that level, and hence the 3-star rating.  Before you think me to picky based on a single experience, I'd like to note I've been irritated here before.  In addition to the time issues I experienced today, I've also found certain others at this location to be a little pushy when it comes to Bank offered services (credit cards, retirement plans, etc). I realize this is probably a system thing and not a location thing, but it hasn't been like this at other branches.\n\nI'm finishing this up, now the 30 minutes later I was told, and eagerly await my turn so I can finish up and enjoy the rest of my day off. Fortunately they seems to be wrapping up.  I may update further at a later time pending the outcome here.", "business_id": "ejx-rekLkZ2RkNgSejf0pA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GNVnN2A0FleRHO2oGFidvA", "review_id": "8-Ass2h9R9mCFW7KJgHxuw", "text": "I lived in this apartment complex for the past year. It comes with all of the bells an whistles. This behemoth overshadows the sketchy neighborhood it resides in. Don't get me wrong, I never felt endangered, but you place an expensive jewel in the middle of dirt and it will get dirty.\n\nFacility-wise this place is enviable. Huge pool with sandy beach. Large pool/grilling facilities. Volleyball court. Nice, cozy gym. \n\nThe apartment is ok by my standards. It is basic and ok for the price I suppose. 745 sq. ft. for $800 a month. I was never a fan of my neighbors, and this is where the dirt from the outside starts to seep in. No one was ever friendly towards me. I had loud, obnoxious residents around me. It was, at some points, insufferable. \n\nI even had an instance this past spring when the trees and flowers blossomed and grew. They grew right over my stairwell. When I asked if they could send someone to trim it back, they acted like they put it down. It took 3 weeks before anything happened. That is just terrible service. \n\nGranted it is not all bad. I wouldn't exactly recommend it, but I am picky. So now you know.", "business_id": "LnZJGpt0nV9oVZqwYuDUhg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "34gJ_KlP3RM6jotNT6TcDQ", "review_id": "k_nvFOdmHASgYHDgoY9JZg", "text": "This place definitely has it's pluses and minuses.  I lived here for one year and didn't resign another lease because I just wasn't crazy about the other people that lived in the complex and my rent went up too much.\n\nThe good: \n-Nice grounds, pool, gym, and the fact that it is a Mark Taylor property (they have great pool and holiday parties)\n-The apartments are nice and spacious\n-Big bathroom (at least in my model)\n\nThe decent:\n-The neighborhood (convenient for stores and other stuff, but not the safest/nicest looking of areas).  I moved here from Kierland so it's hard to top that.\n-The leasing office staff is good, not great\n-Guest parking\n\nThe bad:\n-The residents (sorry, but most are pretty trashy) and they can often ruin the pool scene\n-Too many kids at the pool\n-Too many people sneaking in that don't live there to drink and party\n-The grills are almost never cleaned.  That sucks.\n-The volleyball court is always occupied by the same people, so don't expect to play if you aren't one of those regulars.  Lame.\n\nI'd really give this place 2.5 stars out of five.", "business_id": "LnZJGpt0nV9oVZqwYuDUhg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vyRbKaa-9efNlxX7nxNDIg", "review_id": "GKJO--xP7SAQ2Jyz7uVzcg", "text": "I lived her for over two years and there are things that I liked about the place and even more things I disliked about it. \n\nGood: \n-Nice looking place near the front of the complex\n-The apartment layout 2bd was nice and was good size over 1200 sqft \n-Maintenance response is pretty good\n\nBad: \n-The complex really only keep the front of the building clean near the pool area. This is done because all potential renters are only shown the front of the complex. The back of the building by the dog park has dog feces all over the place which smells in the summer and the grill always seem to be broken and are not kept clean. \n\n-The average water bill that I paid at the complex averaged 100.00 per month with our highest being over 130.00. When I asked management on several occasions about the cost of water (My average water bill in my home was 80.00 and that was with an above ground pool) I was told it was likely a leak. The complex sent maintenance over and they stated it was a toilet leak on two different occasions. Which I never bought but what could I do. My point of this is that you are really paying for the pool and for the landscaping which is a lot of grass that is watered continuously. \n\n-I had read reviews that when you leave the complex that they will nickel and dime you for everything and you will always leave owing money. To counter this I had maintenance fix anything that I deemed could be an extra cost when I moved. About a month after I left, I was called by Mark Taylor and told I owed them over 300.00. I said that when I left I paid all of the rent that I owed plus the water bill and they  said that I owed 6 days of extra rent (I told complex I was moving out on the 20th and my lease went until the 26 and when entered into the system I paid the website through te 20th. I was not aware of this at the time I paid the bill) and I was being charged an extra 150.00 for carpet cleaning. I advised the person at Mark Taylor that in the two years I lived there that I never had the carpet cleaned and that I believed was normal wear and tear. They sent me pictures of the carpet (before it was steam cleaned) and stated that there was dog stains throughout the apartment. Which I know to be a lie as my dog is potty trained and never had an accident. My wife is also a stay at home mom and walked him frequently. I finally did pay the rent as that was my contractual obligation but I refused to pay for the carpet cleaning. \n\n-Lastly, the neighborhood itself is not very nice. There are a lot of homeless people in the area and it was starting to feel unsafe at night.", "business_id": "LnZJGpt0nV9oVZqwYuDUhg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "7cR92zkDv4W3kqzii6axvg", "review_id": "IX93uDI69E0V5X9EhIvSZQ", "text": "This business makes me wish I could give negative stars.\n\nHere's the deal;\nat the COB on 10-29, I had $12.52 in my account. For no discernible reason, they deducted an NSF fee from my account. Despite still being in the black.\n\nThe morning of 10-30, the Denny's transaction from the prior day, for $11, clears my account.\nAnd I get ANOTHER NSF FEE.\n\nBecause my account is overdrawn.\n\nBecause of the NSF fee from the previous night.\n\nWhen I call the bank, they explain that the Denny's transaction had already put a \"Hold\" on my account, and that there was another transaction still pending, which, when combined with the Denny's transaction, but me in the red.\nAnd that, since I was already in the red, from the hold, and the pending, when the Denny's transaction actually cleared my account, because I had overdraft \"protection\"(1), they paid it, but I was already overdrawn, so they had to charge me an NSF fee.\n\nI was on the verge of my head exploding.\n\nI have withdrawn almost every dime from this institution (still have transactions pending) and will never work with them again.\n\nFuck this place. They will literally rob you.", "business_id": "CQpklGmB4K0_e0eam9hIyg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "U92dv5SIVry01TVOtWgj9A", "review_id": "AzIzWzNc0MOZbcC89bJwDQ", "text": "I wish I could give negative stars.\n\nI've been with this bank for 20 years, and this means nothing to them. In the 20 years I've been with them they have done endless crap to me like auto-enrolling me in programs I don't want the latest of which caused over $300 in fees on my account. After calling them, they put me on hold for a while to \"review my account\" (which obviously means to see if I am important enough to them to refund the fees). Apparently I am not. After holding I was told they won't refund them (again these are fees from a program I never signed up for). Insulting. This is what they continue to do to me after being with them for 20 years.\n\nI'm out. I can't take it anymore.", "business_id": "CQpklGmB4K0_e0eam9hIyg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kVWR34lBXVvTIsOphulY3w", "review_id": "LLrzIPAXuQknUfuxFjXtJg", "text": "Called about charges on my account that I did not authorize and after a long conversation with \"Mike\" where I was repeatedly told that I was wrong and he refused to do any thing but charge me additional fees, I was hung up on, Yes, hung up on. I did not swear, but did sound angry (and why shouldn't I be when they hand out my money and then want to charge me to correct it?!? ) \n\n I went to their Facebook page to express my disappointment, a post that was removed and then I was blocked so I could not repost,  so that other unfortunate suckers will not see how truly terrible their customer service is and  will continue to be treated like crap by this terrible institution. I have yet to be contacted by anyone about being hung up on, not even by email which I sent nearly 14 hours ago......\n \nWell guess what scum bags - you cannot delete this. Enjoy your increasing number of complaints and decreasing amounts of money, you know, that stuff you need to stay in business... \n\nsincerely, someone who is sick of your long branch lines, hidden fees, and constantly crashing web site.\n\nBuh - there is one star because \"no stars\" is not an option.", "business_id": "CQpklGmB4K0_e0eam9hIyg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pmuSXtev1As7NjWkfbo4lw", "review_id": "78HGo4Vc8PnKxsaP15oPQA", "text": "be warned!!!\n\n\nfrom my experience if you bank with arizona federal you are opening yourself up to losing your money, potential identity theft, and many days full of frustration while you \"become one of them\".  \n\n* outdated technology- hard to find information on their website and limited self service capabilities\n* contacting a live person will take up to 5 minutes!\n* fees applied incorrectly and excessively by arizona federal\n* problems can only occur from monday - saturday 9 am to 3pm * criminals welcome to take all the customer's money in the evenings and during the weekends\n* rude customer service agents that do not respect \"members\"\n* \"be one of us\" brainwashing slogan should really say, \"if you are stupid, rude, and like other people stealing your money and being blamed for it, then join arizona federal and \"be one of us!\"", "business_id": "CQpklGmB4K0_e0eam9hIyg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oomS9XB6-pZ2cdSMGusvfw", "review_id": "3UnBA5cUeO7RdVSCToqDgw", "text": "This place uses to be about us members but now they are no better then the big banks out there. They will hit you up with fees and even charge a monthly membership fee!  Barf!", "business_id": "CQpklGmB4K0_e0eam9hIyg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xFkpLs8rZAe-4piVUnFT5A", "review_id": "4vzOBUL1mLTPojLqjvuq-Q", "text": "Yet another bad experience with Arizona Federal Credit Union. This morning I placed an order with a company in Scotland for some clothing. (Yes, a kilt). Two hours later I tried to use my debit card for a $2 breakfast and it was declined. While I am glad to have escaped  BofA's high fees by taking my business to a CU, at least BofA would call when they froze a card for a suspicious transaction. I didn't have to figure it out on my own.\nWhen I called the AZFCU call center to unlock the card they made me feel like it was my fault I wasn't notified.\nThe staff at AZFCU really need better customer service training. I also bet there is no trouble ticket in their system to get suspicious transaction notification fixed.", "business_id": "CQpklGmB4K0_e0eam9hIyg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XR91G5n4tSkFaDzfUO9MbQ", "review_id": "wFMZO7TFcAkohLHig-mGmA", "text": "Do not become a member of this credit union.  We are trying to do a short sale and instead of taking the $6000 the first lien holder is offering them (the 2nd lien holder), they instead have opted to let the first lien holder foreclose and AZ Fed gets nothing.  Shareholders beware!!!!", "business_id": "CQpklGmB4K0_e0eam9hIyg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K-F_hriX_vdo-0kvFxeJLQ", "review_id": "KWOORqtL9nvM66ShW1tAhw", "text": "Hello,\nI have a car loan with AZ Federal and double up on my payments.  Today is 6/12/14, i'm paid until July 2, get a phone call today demanding instant payment (with a $5 surcharge) or get a late fee of $30. Remember I'm already paid up-but I gave them another phone payment today (paid till August now) as they say this is in my contract that I must make regular payments. To SUM up I pay my debt early and get Penalized for doing so....Very rude staff, they no nothing about customer service! Would not give me information as to who regulates them. Run Away-Never Do Business with AZ Federal (I will payoff and close the car loan and savings account ) Bad Experience!!!!", "business_id": "CQpklGmB4K0_e0eam9hIyg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7pkjLqRLn4UInVwG6FMv6w", "review_id": "xxiJj709C6Unf5-k8I4WjQ", "text": "ME LIKEY MIKEY!\n\nOMFH!  Yelp - I need an additional star to award, please....  This place was the freakin' B-O-M-B!!  To start with, it was a total impulse stop - was cruising down Cave Creek on my way back to CenPho when the street signage caught my eye. I whipped into the parking lot where more signage awaited me to help my find my way.  Walked in and although by the looks of their posted hours they should have been closed, it was no problem to fit me in.  It was 5:00 on a Sunday, there were 4 customers being waited on.  The Spa Pedi at $35 was just what I needed - hoping that it was going to turn out even 1/2 as good as it looked on their menu of services.  Was offered a decent selection of polishes to choose from, as well as great colors that I could purchase - which is what I opted to do.  The Spa Pedi Package was listed as a long soak, exfoliation, callous removing treatment, sea salt scrub and massage, moisturizing lotion leg and foot massage, parrafin wax treatment, polish application, and ..... are you ready for  it?    A neck and shoulder massage while your tootsie's finished baking under the blue lights....\n\nSo, here we go....  My throne awaited me, with an ice cold bottle of water and a really good magazine selection.  The brand new chairs rocked!  They didn't beat me to death like so many others do.  Mikey saw how self conscious I was about sitting in a short summer dress (impulse pedi, remember?), so he politely got a clean, warm towel from the back to put across my lap for vanity sake!  The Spa Pedicure treatment did indeed live up to its' description - suffice it to say, probably the best pedi I have ever had - I know, I know, you will find that  I have said that before about other establishments... but I am telling you - a full 5 minute sea salt scrub/massage, it had to have been 10 minutes on the leg and foot massage - which included some reflexology techniques, the paraffin was was perfect, right down to the warm terrycloth booties they put over the plastic bags on my feet.  Mikey did such a great job on my feet and toes!!  I felt like a new woman.... and then came the shoulder and neck massage while sitting under the drying lights.... Wowza..felt like   I had been on a relaxing vacation by the time I left there!\n\nGo see this salon people!! And ask for Mikey!!", "business_id": "1NSbVxzHYnCzd_VRad_0Lw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zLToLBt6Yc1NjDvSphbP7Q", "review_id": "hihu0s5otcnG7eWOaXksbw", "text": "If you need your eyebrows waxed, Amy is your girl! I have searched high and low for an affordable place to get my eyebrows done, and that won't leave hairless patches. Amy is the only person that I have trusted with my brows for the last 3 years. I highly recommend her.\n\nThe salon also does great pedis and manis, so treat your self to one while you are there!\n\nTip: Bring cash for tips, as they don't like adding them to your credit card.", "business_id": "1NSbVxzHYnCzd_VRad_0Lw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8n4SarsuI9Km6lEtydiE0w", "review_id": "bSqRsToOE8T-AbO0aiWgCw", "text": "This is a really lovely place to get your nails done. It's put together well, it's clean, and the staff is so hilarious! They are so nice every time I come in. Pedicures are $20, but extra scrubs cost more. However, they'll ask you if you want them while they're in the middle of the pedicure, so be prepared to say no if you don't want it to end up costing more than $20. You don't need to make an appointment, I have never waited more than 10 minutes. This is a great neighborhood spot to get your spa on!", "business_id": "1NSbVxzHYnCzd_VRad_0Lw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AuQ28IMcqAloDmlFI7CKoA", "review_id": "CCzDiRzN9Ta-UvB9hCxB1w", "text": "I have been looking for a place, close to home, to have my summer pedicures done.  I found a coupon in the mail and decided to try it out.  I walked in without an appointment and was greeted with a big smile by Mikey.  He got me right in and gave me one of the best pedicures I've ever had.  Mikey took his time massaging my feet (I think I fell asleep a couple of times) and gave me a beautiful french polish finish.  While I was waiting for my nails to dry he massaged my neck and shoulders! I have never had such a wonderful and, personal pedicure experience.  The store was very clean and everyone seemed very friendly.  Next time I go in for a pedicure I am going to try out their eyebrow waxing based on Bethany R's recommendation! =)  The prices are comparable to other places but the personal attention definitely set this place above the rest.  Ask for Mikey!", "business_id": "1NSbVxzHYnCzd_VRad_0Lw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "muVxoIDJqy5KMT_PjODrpA", "review_id": "y3Pe7I4XtAzGG7k3WYmztA", "text": "I hate to rain on the love parade for this place, but my husband and I went last night for pedicures.  I called earlier in the day and MADE APPOINTMENTS.  When we got there we waited 20 minutes to even get to the pedi chairs.  My husband waited another 10 minutes before a technician even started with him.  During the service she cut his toe!  The upside of his service was that she gave an amazing leg and foot massage.  \n\nNow back to my experience.....basically my service didn't begin until 25 minutes AFTER I got seated in the pedi chair (did I mention we had appt. for 5pm)!  45 minutes after our stated appointment time, I finally saw my technician.  Unfortunely we had dinner reservations and had to leave in a limited time, so I basically got shafted on the massage!\n\nThe staff was apologetic about the timing, but first impressions are a killer.  I really don't think we will be going back.\n\nSorry Biagio:(", "business_id": "1NSbVxzHYnCzd_VRad_0Lw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9Zg-jvt5Rp0jDD4ZFCOnbA", "review_id": "zLb3G5pVlfl0MIlSd3fgSA", "text": "My daughter and I made an appointment here while visting family. We had a wonderful experience! One of the best pedi/mani's I've had at the best price! I took a card to give to my sisters-in-law who live in town. I will definitely go back when we are in town again.", "business_id": "1NSbVxzHYnCzd_VRad_0Lw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TLweDQj83Wgjy-6LaQO_Eg", "review_id": "ISysIfRiCqoBB6ydo8PHsQ", "text": "Great place! Recently moved to the neighborhood and tried a couple of places and by far this is my favorite. Nice staff, very clean shop. Last Sunday I showed up after 4:30 not realizing until well after Mikey was giving me a great pedi, that they closed at 4! I apologized and Mikey was  wonderful and happy to stay late to give me a pedi & mani! I really appreciated his demeanor and friendliness. I have found my new spot for mani/pedis and brow waxing! Reasonable price too!", "business_id": "1NSbVxzHYnCzd_VRad_0Lw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_o49Gr11TjM4x9y9PJMJ7A", "review_id": "TrM9NLaGdNkaOi1jm4k6vQ", "text": "I have given this place MULTIPLE chances... and EVERY time I am disappointed. If Mikey is working, it's worth it. I planned on having a mani/pedi on wednesday so I called and made an appointment. I showed up before my appointment but sat in the pedi chair for more than 20 min before a tech came over... I ended up pulling my feet out of the water while I waited. I ended up not getting a mani because I didn't want to be there until 8pm. The \"manager\" apologized... but I've heard it plenty of times before!!!! I won't be going back....", "business_id": "1NSbVxzHYnCzd_VRad_0Lw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X2riYZcWpD0HA4nQ-M0wXg", "review_id": "iVakIzZkRoR1idoO3crCVw", "text": "OMG.  3 customers, 9 techs and still waiting over 1/2 an hour since my appt time.  All the \"free\" techs are doing each others nails.  Last time I come here.", "business_id": "1NSbVxzHYnCzd_VRad_0Lw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Vn_XO4CfIVVtbCk8PBSxmg", "review_id": "z4vls3anUv9jzgAnsziPdg", "text": "Love this.place great mani and pedicure. ask for Nancy she is a perfectionist. I can't vouch for the other nail techs.  If Nancy is not available then I won't get my nails done.", "business_id": "1NSbVxzHYnCzd_VRad_0Lw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r7d9Dy6dMzMJoZ6MB8s1TQ", "review_id": "w39IJ5cxjWSThEuyr54c_A", "text": "This is a great place.  Call, for an appointment; sometimes you take a chance, as a \"walk-in\"..\n\nThe best pedicure ever - they give you options, I always pick the $20 one.  And it is as good as any I have ever had; I especially love the attention to detail, and the massage on my legs and feet.\n\nI also do gel manicures there - $22.  And for me, they last for 3 weeks.  This is my only nail place that I will go to.. I was always looking for \"the one\", and this seems to be it.\n\nI can't wait to try a facial -- and if I can get over my fear of eyebrow waxing.. well, this will be the place where I go.  (sorry, but my first experience hurt like hell)  \n\nOn a side note:  one day I went in to get a gel manicure, and due to stress from something in my personal life, and not having eaten properly, and with the acetone needed to get my old gels off.. well, I almost fainted.  My nail technician ran and got me water, and a bag of potato chips, and more water.. and waited til I felt better -- that is service that is hard to find.  :)\n\nUPDATE:  Came in there on Thursday, December 19th, with no appointment.  My sister and I just wanted pedicures - they were short-staffed, and could not accommodate us.  We went somewhere else.", "business_id": "1NSbVxzHYnCzd_VRad_0Lw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vUozl1C3I73ihRHkGN86uw", "review_id": "MH5rjzxoQo7D6s8YEyGokw", "text": "Love it! Always will.\nClean & peaceful. \nThey're always so kind to me especially Lanie. \nShe always gets what I want on my nails.\nAs you can see in all the pictures that I've posted. :D \nThe bathroom is always clean & the songs that play relaxes the mood.. I could just fall asleep. \nIf they bring me to the wax room.. I might start snoring.", "business_id": "1NSbVxzHYnCzd_VRad_0Lw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A6QRTCKvyplV-NBC9L_SDg", "review_id": "OY21-fkrCYHwVuh8u8vBvg", "text": "Got a mani-pedi here while i was home for spring break. The location was super convenient and extremely clean. I was greeted when i walked in and promptly shown to a pedicure seat since I had an appointment. I really liked that they had a manu available for you to choose different treatments during the pedicure. Its sometimes hard to keep track of add-on charges and the menu made it really simple to get what i wanted and to know exactly what i was going to pay. The massage was great and my toes look wonderful! she even did a second coat of glitter over every toenail for me... now onto the manicure...I had already been there for an hour and I could tell she was beginning to feel a little rushed. The hand massage only lasted a minute or two, i did like the neck massage, although that was super short as well. I paid $25 to get a white tip gel manicure and I'm really disappointed in the quality of the gel. Friday, the day after getting them done, both my thumbs have huge chips in the white. When i get gel it usually lasts a week or two before any chipping occurs. \nOverall it was a decent experience, but id probably try another place in the future just due to the quality of the paint.", "business_id": "1NSbVxzHYnCzd_VRad_0Lw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "m0an7ujOg6lNSPLYN18M1A", "review_id": "Kgh9jfYVwlyeG8HkZ7DzyA", "text": "I do not recommend this firm.  They are extremely unprofessional, incompetent, & rude. They don't return calls.", "business_id": "rB2PKVkzZcfkvVZJsYoNWQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1pWmnHuXbgIDrLZnvYCRRw", "review_id": "2ZJ_8S7moB6mxYNvUD1FmQ", "text": "I have worked with CR for many years now. Through two owners and many many property mangers assigned to my properties. I would use MUCH MUCH HARSHER words to describe the experience but suffice it to say I do NOT reccomend working with them. I will let you draw your own conclusions by explaining my experience. CR charges me to fill my properties. The tenants have been bad. Really bad. They have caused many repairs,.monthly. I do not mean fix a backed up toilet. I mean one month a $1000 garage door, the next month every water carrying device in the house is in need, bathroom, sink, kitchen, floors, door handles etc. then more the next month etc..The tenants are not of great quality so they also do not pay rent on time, so CR takes the revenue as late charges which they take before your rent is paid, pocket about half, collect a % on top of the late fees, rent and all, and what is left they pay their repair persons hired to do repairs... Then ask me to replenish my account. We received aprox 50% or less income to us. Yes more than half of the rent dissappeared. I have to say it starts to look very fishy the way they manage properties. I advise you to steer CLEAR of this company. I have lost at least 10k a year on rent since they managed properties for various reasons. If anyone else has these experiences with them please let me know or post it asap.", "business_id": "rB2PKVkzZcfkvVZJsYoNWQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yiJyP7gvZ2CjLZUvHjw4Hg", "review_id": "GSBd66GMkom79NeJK4CqCQ", "text": "The office staff is friendly but don't return calls. There are unnecessary fees for paying rent online and the maintenance department is rude and they refuse to fix issues properly.", "business_id": "rB2PKVkzZcfkvVZJsYoNWQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1C13t_dudYL0ZuTwNwr7rQ", "review_id": "-X95mZEdncBWJSHYR5rIOg", "text": "Our AC went out last Saturday in 102 degree heat - called the 'emergency number' and never got a response.  Tried to call the number on Sunday and again, no one called us back.  Makes me wonder if they even check the number.  It took several calls on Monday to even reach a person in the office.\nIt took 6 days to get the AC 'fixed', only to have it break the next week - at the start of the fourth of July weekend.  Its now 110 degrees outside, Let's take bets on how long it takes for them to fix it this time.\nJust tried the emergency number, but I don't even expect a response...\n\n6 days to fix a major emergency I my home, by the end of this second issue, we will be almost two weeks without AC- but let me be late on my rent one day and see how much they charge me.\n\nRidiculous", "business_id": "rB2PKVkzZcfkvVZJsYoNWQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oXBahXJCXUEATm5IVexw8A", "review_id": "YlvhNpsQZUIV13zDA6nutg", "text": "So, I don't ride exactly...I'm the backseat gal on my woman's motorcycle.  We brought her bike here for some TLC.  It was idling too high, needed a tire replaced, and it was leaking oil.  They had the bike for almost two weeks and we were both relieved to finally have it back...the day we picked it up was the day we had to bring it back, however, because on the way home it started spewing oil again (only this time worse than before) :( I was not happy, because that's my love on that bike and her safety is of great importance to me.  When we drove back up, the mechanic was right there waiting for us and was very apologetic.  It took about another week to fix it back up, but now it's running just fine.", "business_id": "JcjuBWVWWtMWYPR5avA6Sg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rPjg4ClJOG3l1YETBxY8OQ", "review_id": "E2XI2k-t1c288B6XOHF4YQ", "text": "So its getting late on a Saturday and I'm elbow deep into working on my hot rod, and needed some unique parts for the brake system.   I live in Cave Creek, and no real hot rod shops up there for parts anyway.  So I drive 30 minutes down to Ramjet Racing.    I'm 10 minutes late for the hot rod shop.. they are closed.. bummer!   But wait!  The guys in the motorcycle shop are still there, and not only did welcome my being there, but one of the guys went over and reopened the hot rod shop and I was able to buy my parts!   That's the kind of customer service we need more of!   \nYou guys deserve a shout out for doing a great job!   \nThank you!\nPhil", "business_id": "JcjuBWVWWtMWYPR5avA6Sg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m-KukDHoMGdkmE74hUsc4g", "review_id": "KLCURNi7iNGSRXUoSoA4LQ", "text": "I wanted to love this shop. I am a female motorcycle rider and it is important for me to find a place where I don't feel patronized or like I am getting royally screwed over.\n\nFirst, this place is a great place to get parts. I would highly recommend them for that and this is why they get 3 versus 2 stars.\n\nI had my bike towed there to get fixed due to a motor vehicle accident. So while I had to pay a deductible, insurance was covering this and they would agree or not to the repairs that needed to be done so no chance to gouge (not suggesting that they would because I never went to them previously).\n\nI had to wait for parts to come from Harley and it was explained to me that this would take some time. Understood. This part is out of their hands. But there was something else I wanted checked and they would kind of talk around it until finally one day I asked the manager to explain why this wasn't being addressed.\n\nHe went on to explain (in a weird confusing way) that basically, if we take your bike apart to check  what that sound is, you will have to pay for that each time we have to take components apart. I asked if like with others places the labor would be applied to  the actual fixing of whatever is wrong and basically he said that it was an additional charge. So if they suck and can't figure out what it is quickly, I have to pay for that ineptitude? Don't think so. (Note: that's not me stating that they suck but I don't know how good or bad their mechanics are). \n\nNext and this is what soured me on the whole experience, once all repairs were supposedly done, I found 3 areas that they did not check and should have since the bike was in an accident: steering lock (which he agreed was overlooked), front fender was clearly bent (your guys didn't see this when replacing my front tire that you made sure to call me about and upsell/suggest and was NOT included in the high deductible I had to shell out?), My mirror wouldn't stay straight (this he told me I would have to call my insurance MYSELF and ask if it should be repaired despite the fact that I told him it was not broken before the accident). \n\nSo I took it to Buddy Stubbs up the road. I will provide that review on their page but it was a much different, more positive experience.\n\nPros:\n* Respectful, not condescending\n* Great place to buy parts\n* Reasonable rates\n\nCons:\n* Needs to be more customer-service oriented\n* Fix it right the first time and be more thorough\n* An apology when service is lacking goes a really long way", "business_id": "JcjuBWVWWtMWYPR5avA6Sg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lbLW5R-le7nW50doQO4NPQ", "review_id": "JoEMk1AjOH1mN1knVC0VdQ", "text": "They are well stocked, friendly and a pleasure to deal with.  We mainly deal with Sleeves, because he is very knowledgeable and makes sure you go home with the right parts.  One late Friday afternoon they did not have the one tiny part I needed. We had already checked with the dealership down the road, who said they didn't have it in stock.  Strangely enough, when Sleeves called them they happened to have it on hand!  Saved us a lot of time and frustration!", "business_id": "JcjuBWVWWtMWYPR5avA6Sg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hs9oy0q5gxyBA49AlNB11A", "review_id": "GdubiWUYS5z3arSqOAAPaQ", "text": "My Husband and I have been in Phoenix ONE year now.... We were lucky enough to find this shop as soon as we arrived... From day one, I have been greeted graciously and they have gone above and beyond to help me in every way... Yes, they are busy at times and you have to wait... Oh,,, that might be all the time.... However, the reason they are busy is because they are very good at what they do,,, If they can't get a part to you by the next day, they will tell you where you can get it.... They explain things to you in detail... (When asked...)   and there was a time when I needed a part but they were closed for remodeling that day,,, YES, I could have gone across the street to Harley and paid more for this item.... Instead... an employee went inside, got my part and told me to come back the next day and pay!!!!! Yipppeeee... I came back the next day and Paid... As Instructed.... That was the clencher... They didn't have to do that... They barely knew me,,,, BUT,, They DID and I am a CUSTOMER for LIFE!!!!!", "business_id": "JcjuBWVWWtMWYPR5avA6Sg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KcI2VGSvRhLAmw6vZrc8WQ", "review_id": "1f1kJ8zci2s7xc0C5MxkGQ", "text": "This place is the only place I will go in the valley to get a oil change.  I live 25 minutes away and I don't mind supporting this locally owned lube shop.\n\nThe prices are fair and competitive.  The staff is friendly and helpful.  Here is the most important part of this place..... you ready?  drumroll.......  This place is honest.  They will not try to sell you a service you do not need.  They will not charge you a arm and a leg for a part.  You need an air filter?  You are going to get the air filter almost the same price you would pay at Checkers.\n\nFeel free to spark up a conversation with the owner Gene while you wait, he has lots of stories and will make the time go quicker.", "business_id": "dUPQl5AAXClWK6joJzynHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7cR92zkDv4W3kqzii6axvg", "review_id": "Fwq9t8y6exTidw5x8VFFnQ", "text": "From the moment I called, I knew I found a place that cared.\n\nThe gentleman was very straightforward on the phone. No suggestions that there might be an extra charge for anything, no mention of any \"value adds\", nothing of the sort that I've experienced at countless other facilities.\n\nI asked him how much, he asked what year, make and model, I told him, he gave me a price.\n\nI asked if they could get me done that day, he said yes.\n\nLess than an hour later, I was there and home already.\n\nVery nice.\n\nI will be back for future lube and oil work.", "business_id": "dUPQl5AAXClWK6joJzynHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xxG66VFJ3y3DOrgrS98e7g", "review_id": "CCOD1P4wMPPJ5VZu67m6lA", "text": "Family owned, quick, honest, and they care. Best thing about them, they don't try to sell you services or products you don't need.  Great service - I will be back.", "business_id": "dUPQl5AAXClWK6joJzynHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L55Cx6OFH8pvykYJPDn__w", "review_id": "EzZViONS9zHbHPiTleePqA", "text": "I have been coming here for years, the owner Gene is so nice and at the end of your service you feel like family.  They do more than just oil changes.. very reliable and no bull.  I used to go to the dealership, but they are so overpriced. Save yourself money and finally get the customer service you deserve.", "business_id": "dUPQl5AAXClWK6joJzynHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EL2-2Hf6BuOz75GVLWz93g", "review_id": "utCzXYPGirV6MSKSw15QjQ", "text": "This isn't your standard Texaco, or your standard Oil Change Garage. \n\nIt's family run and owned, they are honest, they do more work than just oil changes, and their prices are fair and competitive for whatever service their are providing. Whenever I have a problem with my truck, or a family car, I bring it there first. They can often take care of the problem while I wait. If it's going to take longer than half an hour, they will drive me home, then come pick me back up to get my truck. If they can't fix it, they can at least tell me what is wrong, what will fix it, and roughly how much it should cost. \n\nThey're a family run business, they're close to home, and they're HONEST. I see the other reviews state that as well, but I have a lot of experience with vehicle repair locations, and doing vehicle repair myself, and I know when they're talking to me it's the truth, which is rare in this industry.", "business_id": "dUPQl5AAXClWK6joJzynHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KvWny9qUZJKrqo_LYesgSg", "review_id": "-mAlXd1kDzvjJQWZ_CmgLQ", "text": "This place is great. It is family owned. The owner and his kids run this shop.  They are honest and don't try to upsell a bunch of things to be done with your car.  When there is something going on, they'll take the time to explain it to you and tell you why you should consider having something done.  I go here for my oil changes, they are quick and professional.  Support local businesses!", "business_id": "dUPQl5AAXClWK6joJzynHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f8Sjy4lBySRew5Uc0Pgo_w", "review_id": "ju5k90x8AphcsQY-h3kF-A", "text": "Great service we will be back as a matter of fact I am going home and get the car and coming back", "business_id": "dUPQl5AAXClWK6joJzynHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9h1bJKtZUVF9TeeuzQRbYA", "review_id": "RDlUcnlnNsGGtfQh-DS6pQ", "text": "All of your lamp repair needs!  I recently started using them to rewire lamps and fixtures.  If there are ANY odd parts you can't find for your lamps this is THE place you will find them.  Place is loaded loaded with older lamp parts!  They are a little growly at times, but their work is wonderful.  Look for the weird wizard out front!", "business_id": "Xxhj0sE85jLrpDmQTpn7tg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nEk8nJKfNS7gYATAgrKS6A", "review_id": "SPm6jC6j3Ti-rfoJrgKtZw", "text": "So grateful I found this place. Definitely worth the drive from the southeast valley. \nTheir staff is knowledgeable and helpful. The kind of friendly you expect in a small town, not in metro Phoenix. \nTheir prices are reasonable. They not only carried the unusual wiring I needed, but suggested that I bring my fixture along so they could make sure that really was what I needed. \nI would suggest this place to anyone looking for any lighting repair or parts. Even if you can get what you need at the big box store, it's a much better experience to go here. Trust me.", "business_id": "Xxhj0sE85jLrpDmQTpn7tg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lI5yKFJdqKSTFt1bxsD1fQ", "review_id": "dX_PCUa1gE5n6D3zVpNSUA", "text": "I highly recommend this shop! They went out of their way to fix my unique lamp that required extensive repairs & still kept it within my budget. They are very honest & have integrity in their work. A very pleasant find. I can't say enough good things about them!", "business_id": "Xxhj0sE85jLrpDmQTpn7tg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Zl139gV2muPn6QvKvuQveg", "review_id": "0Rv7r_GWvJun_XqvJDsYOw", "text": "We could not have been happier. I took my broken globe from an antique lamp to Wizard of Odz not really believing I would ever find a globe to match the second one on the lamp. The woman who greeted us was great--looked at the globe, took off across the store, wanted to know \"how many?\", then brought one (had three) that was an exact match. The cost was $10--could have chaged so much more!!\nWe saw some very negative reviews and wanted to make certain that we share our very positive experience. Nyla & Dave", "business_id": "Xxhj0sE85jLrpDmQTpn7tg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CwMU-8VjTyNf2eDM52RlAA", "review_id": "_an8V4PlfCIHDjgm-wys9Q", "text": "I can't say enough about Rob and the team at Smart Automotive.  When you find a mechanic you can trust, you hold on tight, and in Rob, I have that.  I have several friends who take their cars to Smart and every once in a while we will honestly go on and on about how much we love taking our cars there.  It makes it a lot easier to pay for repairs when you know you're not getting ripped off.", "business_id": "9yznU3-I8x5V2s04eoPnzg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K49NqX3MDrMb7bb3oi50WQ", "review_id": "H8Uxiv48yGZn81bDo3SRsw", "text": "I'm writing this review after not going to this place for a while.  But I thought about this place today because I just had a third mechanic today tell me that the catalytic converter was a total hack job.  It was an after market converter and not put on well at all.  And it wasn't really cheap where it makes sense that it was a horrible job.  I'd pass on this place, I moved on a while ago.", "business_id": "9yznU3-I8x5V2s04eoPnzg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TEi1ShXVNyeaktFRNwh7Vw", "review_id": "yqRobjxRvePw9S3HN0d2MA", "text": "I cannot say enough good things about the team at Smart Auto - and I must admit; I'm embarrassed I haven't written a review yet even after years of fantastic service. First off, this is a local, family owned business and supporting the underdog has always been a priority to me. I remember my first visit to Smart Auto almost ten years ago when I took my very first car in and learned that the transmission was shot. As any 17 year old slaving away making only $5.15 an hour would do, I cried my eyes out at this news while Rob (owner) explained what would need to be done. He referred me to a transmission shop just down the street and made sure I was taken care of. Ever since this experience, I have been 100% paranoid about every noise, unusual vibration, etc. my vehicle makes, and Smart Auto has always been there to answer my questions and provide some \"auto Zen\" and peace of mind. I can't even list how many times I've brought my car in to Rob, worried that it would explode, and was reassured by his clear and concise explanation of exactly what was happening and IF anything needed to be done. The \"IF\" is emphasized for a reason - this guy does NOT participate in bullsh**, upselling or generally draining of one's bank account just for fun. He's an honest guy and does fantastic work. I've even called him from Hawaii (where I now live) with \"super urgent\" (my words, not his) questions regarding a wheel bearing - this guy deserves an award just for dealing with me. I would recommend him to absolutely anyone looking for a top notch, grade A mechanic.", "business_id": "9yznU3-I8x5V2s04eoPnzg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SrqLkX2RRiUu8-15zxpOZw", "review_id": "jRj3qafHw5K2G8bVM50RBg", "text": "I love this auto shop. The owners are friendly and honest. They have become like family. I definitely recommend this place. Got a second opinion from here. I'm so glad I came here instead.", "business_id": "9yznU3-I8x5V2s04eoPnzg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "AnH84g9V10x41CXmCvcaFg", "review_id": "LplBI0J8bouEDLAfK41V8A", "text": "Yoga Pura is a beautiful oasis for relaxation and restoration of the self.  The gently lit studios are a wonderful place to learn and practice Yoga.  The shop in the front tantalizes the senses with gentle fragrance and sounds, soft comfortable clothes, tools and accessories for yoga, books, incense burners, CDs and other delightful gift items to share.  The studios are not too big, have gorgeous hardwood floors, and provide a peaceful place for classes or private sessions.\n\nYoga Pura has wide range of classes including an 8 session introductory package that is perfect for anyone who is new to yoga.  It also makes a great gift.\n\nYoga Pura also has a yoga instructor certification program that is one of the most respected in Arizona.  \n\nThey also have massage therapists that are available by appointment.", "business_id": "2IWCmtpNVvu1h0UEc4S5DQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "0CzWHI9u8gO-M6lpYQGcKA", "text": "Having had the WORST December in my entire LIFE (cancer scare, cat put to sleep, staph infection.  Ugh!) I really needed a good way to get rid of 2007.  Yoga Pura provided the perfect opportunity to do so:  a New Year's Eve meditation.  It started at 9pm and went till the clock struck 12 and 2007 was finally OVER!  Took my intern, Tondra, and had the best New Year's Eve ever!\nYoga Pura has a few different rooms for yoga, workshops and classes.  I've done the Power Yoga several times along with workshops.  Everyone is very welcoming there as soon as you walk in the door.\nUpon entering, there's the obligartory scent of Nag Champa, and their retail store.  They have the cutest yoga mat bags!  There are also racks of yoga clothes and different objects to decorate your house with.  A few years ago, I bought some really cool wall hangings from India.  Prices are reasonable for a private boutique.\nIf you are going to take a class, they have a little cubby for your shoes before entering each studio.  SO much better than most yoga studios that just have a doormat with a pile of everyone's shoes.\nThe New Year's meditation workshop was run by Jesus - I mean Yogi E.  Tondra and I couldn't help but giggle a few times during class, even though we weren't supposed to utter a sound or ever open our eyes.  OH!  During one of the several different meditations that evening, some lady started rubbing some sort of lotion on my feet.  Not sure what that was all about.  \nYoga Pura also offers classes for getting certified as a yoga instructor.  \nIf you ever need to relax, try a GREAT way to stay fit or just burn off some steam, go to Yoga Pura!  They rock!  (without making too much noise!)", "business_id": "2IWCmtpNVvu1h0UEc4S5DQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "3sJ62Mkavx69FBec71agYg", "review_id": "YWCLRor5lCG4ongjh9LaUw", "text": "Well I suppose I am kinda biased as I teach at YP. But it wasn't always that way. I used to practice at other studios around town and had always enjoyed classes. I metEric, the owner, through a business meeting and we got talking. He invited me to practice and I haven't looked back. Since then I completed the 500 hour certification program and the studio is part of my life. \n\nIf you are looking for something different, go to Pura. The classes still give you the physical work out but what's different is that you get the philosophy too. Not just a few new age words sprinkled in here and there but a truly holistic understanding of this ancient practice.\n\nTry it once. You never know. You might like it.", "business_id": "2IWCmtpNVvu1h0UEc4S5DQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "vsXP832M0kOxKpfduD7dWw", "review_id": "ZFk_Uvd_A3IQaMaCDiH0cg", "text": "I just finished up a gift certificate to Yoga Pura (5 sessions). Most of it was used on a Yin Yoga class (Monday nights at 7:30). Yin Yoga involves mostly stretching focusing mostly on your spine and hips. Postures are held for anywhere from 3-10 minutes. Nyla, the instructor, is such a peaceful, calming influence. I was so impressed with the fact that she noticed I was new to her class right away and yet she made me feel completely welcome. \n\nI also attended a flow class one Saturday morning. I've done vinyasa yoga before but never been exposed to binding positions. I found this class to be more challenging, but still enjoyable. Next time, I'll introduce myself to the instructor in advance and be sure to pick a spot where I can see better. \n\nThe only reason I took off a star is because the rooms are often stinky from the sweaty folks in the class before. A sign of a good workout, but I wish they would try to air them out a bit between sessions. AND, because, I was really only interested in the flow and yin (once I tried it) classes and I found the limited offerings difficult to work into my schedule.\n\nStill, I'm glad to have discovered this sanctuary for the mind and spirit so close to home! I'll be back. (You don't have to be a member, you can just drop in at $17 a class)", "business_id": "2IWCmtpNVvu1h0UEc4S5DQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D6j51VNGUdS6sLCTLfzxTQ", "review_id": "w8-VAfZf5J9GIz34qJbkwg", "text": "My friend and i drove 25 miles to get to a yoga class at 2:00pm, we get there 5 minutes late and they did not let us in.  We did all we could to get there on time and the lady at the front desk asked us to leave and to arrive on time next time.  \n\nI asked her since we drove such a long way to come to this place can we get in?  She still said no.  I felt so hurt at all the effort we put in.  She was looking at us funny because I am Mexican and my friend is Black.  We have both practiced yoga for a while now.\n\nSince then, I will not got back due to poor customer response.  I will not recommend this place to any of my friends.", "business_id": "2IWCmtpNVvu1h0UEc4S5DQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vUUuFhrBb8wYtuNOA9HEFw", "review_id": "-hCJScU0itxH-5FSZrjFlg", "text": "On a recent visit to Phoenix, I practiced here for the Sunday morning all levels class with my sister (both of us had never been). The instructor, Caroline, was super nice and made us feel really comfortable right away. She talked a little bit before the practice, which was great, and left me feeling centered and ready to go. Although I have been regularly attending classes where I live for going on 6 years, I definitely thought it was a challenge for me, which is great. I'm not rating 5 stars because at $17 a session, I thought it was a little spendy.", "business_id": "2IWCmtpNVvu1h0UEc4S5DQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 12, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "uTc1puvwUpFYryEHo4DNaA", "review_id": "XP_0vXt5XK-kz6zYb_EZlw", "text": "Thank You Amy D. \n\nIf it were not for her, i would not have brought in the new year the best way i now know how to... \n\nby doing YOGA! :) \n\nthe lady at the front desk was amazing ... she was very calm and welcoming... that made me feel more comfortable since i don't ever go anywhere alone... and i had never done yoga ever in my life... two new things in one night... I'm on a roll :) \n\ni met Amy D.... she is so nice and welcoming too :) it made things way easier... \n\nthe instructor was a very nice gentleman... tall with a little ponytail... and an adorable little white chihuahua that stays up at the front of the studio in his kennel during the session.. :) i thought it was cute lol \n\nthe instructor had such a calming voice and was very easy to follow... \n\nmeditation is NOT my forte... even though it was relaxing and interesting... i guess i need more practice since half the time i had my eyes open (yes, i had my eyes open during meditation... i know now ... that's a no-no) and was watching everyone else to see what i was doing wrong.. why i couldn't just relax and think about nothing... hmm.. yes definitely need more practice... \n\nthe bathrooms were very spacious and clean... and i loved the little cubby holes for your shoes and things :) \n\nthe studio was very calming and clean... and clean makes me calm... lots of space.. and the dimming light action seriously helped in the mood setting... \n\nthis has been one of the best \"new\" experiences Ive had yet this year... and i cannot wait for more... \n\nThanks Again Amy...", "business_id": "2IWCmtpNVvu1h0UEc4S5DQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 8, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "kPRQqrsaIcOwZNcOPDQ7-Q", "text": "If only Yoga Pura was located closer to my home, I would've made it there sooner... but instead, it took me over two years to make my way to check out this awesome yoga studio.\n\nI'm writing this review just over 24 hours after a power yoga class I took at YP.  Mark taught it and it flew by!  He played awesome music and the class was challenging mentally and physically.  I was dripping sweat and felt great during and after class, and I slept like a baby that night.  And the bonus is that I'm actually really sore today from yesterday's class!  Good sore!  I haven't been sore from yoga in a long time either...\n\nThe studio is a little gem in a strip mall.  Inside, you'll find friendly employees, a library full of all kinds of books for sale, and a boutique with clothing and all kinds of fun stuff.  I didn't explore it but if and when I return, I'll have to spend more time.\n\nThe best part about my visit to Yoga Pura is that it was free!  Yes, your first class is free... so there really is no reason not to go... I was given a \"welcome packet\" with all kinds of information including basic yoga info, the membership info, the class schedule, coupons, and more.  \n\nYoga Pura offers classes every day of the week, and many to choose from at that.  While the location is not ideal for me, I will hopefully plan on dropping in again for more kick ass yoga classes in the future... especially if I happen to be on that side of town.  Call me a yoga whore if you'd like; I'm ok with it!  I do yoga at several studios around the Valley already, so why not add another favorite to the list, right?!", "business_id": "2IWCmtpNVvu1h0UEc4S5DQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "1gGXhRejYAZdFHfmmEwYSw", "review_id": "OvtMpapVrqGtsAED7FAZHg", "text": "OK, for starters... I'm all about handstands and arm balances. Also, I believe that yoga is about listening to your body and doing the pose that is right for you.  Therefore, if your in a pose and you think you should go deeper than do it!  When I go to a power class and I'm told not to modify and the teacher is overweight, I get scarred that it's going to be a bad class.  Also, power yoga should be taught by type A people. You can be mellow and spiritual, then teach a restorative class. Enough ranting!\n\nYoga Pura has a nice vibe, but for starts it smells like an old gym, where are the air fresheners and sage folks? Wow!!  The people there are really nice, but the Manger that teaches power should only be allowed to teach level 1 Flow and Restorative classes. She is a very sincere woman and a had a great spirit, but she should not teach power!  Her class was so bad that I barley broke into a sweat. We spent 40 mins in ansana for an 85 min class!!!! That is nuts for a power class. \n\nI understand the owner Eric is awesome, but he needs to look who is teaching his more advanced classes. Yoga has changed and people are more advanced. This studio is behind the times.\n\nIf you want a great yoga studio in Phoenix, then your best option is AtoneYoga! Enough said.", "business_id": "2IWCmtpNVvu1h0UEc4S5DQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cOfNTptaK6p5oUq5_ROokg", "review_id": "_D5IMgAwb1kdoimpFTU7_w", "text": "I'm straying from my usual restaurant reviews, but I think Yoga Pura merits kudos for sure. After three classes, I think it's time for a full blown review. \n\nFirst of all, Yoga Pura is a wonderful place to experience classical yoga and also dabble into the faddish \"power\" / \"flow\" yoga that seems to be all the rage these days. It's a lovely studio with a great, calming vibe, and oddly enough a great place to meditate.\n\nThe two teachers I've worked with with so far: Rachel (in Essential Basics) and the studio owner Yogi E (in Classic I/II) are wonderful. They are so very patient with beginners (myself included) and work very hard to make sure that you get the most out of your practice. They see when you're getting into trouble and help with props and helpful advice. Also, the yoga that is taught here goes beyond superficial stretching exercise, it goes much deeper, and is something that I've taken out into the world and complements my Buddhist practice very well. \n\nOne thing that also merits a lot of kudos is the traditional integrity of the teachers at this studio. They are committed to yoga as a path of personal transformation. As we Buddhists would say, they've got the blessings of their lineage. And I would say, they do represent their lineage and tradition well. \n\nTheir prices are also more than reasonable ($89 / month membership with unlimited yoga classes), and the staff and atmosphere are very friendly. \n\nI'm proud to be the Yelp Duke of Yoga Pura.", "business_id": "2IWCmtpNVvu1h0UEc4S5DQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mEaSom1N-bnr7C9V8s9WGg", "review_id": "my7rGIwgbPKJXajVHo4Raw", "text": "I love Yoga Pura. I tried a class here a few weeks ago because I drive by this studio on my way home from work everyday and noticed that they offer your first class free. I am a high school teacher & track/xc coach and I had a runner who was recovering from a stress fracture and I wanted her to try out yoga with me. She had never been to a yoga class before, I have practiced off and on for years, more frequently in the past 12 months.\n\nWe tried the Essential Basics class because I wanted the poses really explained to her. Michael was teaching the class this time (I guess his wife, Rachel, usually does). He was awesome. Like I said, I am very familiar with yoga and I only did the beginner class because it was my friend's first class but he was AWESOME. He really explained and showed every pose. He helped everyone, he lightened the mood with his sense of humor...it was great. I loved everything about the class. It was PACKED but the vibe was awesome....like a family :) \n\nThe office staff is first class. They gave my friend and I a welcome package. I just think they are doing everything right there. Their monthly membership is SO reasonably priced... if I weren't moving across the country in a few weeks, I would definitely join!\n\nKeep up the great work, Yoga Pura!!!", "business_id": "2IWCmtpNVvu1h0UEc4S5DQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "tv-KrSTGhaHAIupI-keEFg", "review_id": "r-CG_mu2Gy3Wcj2uB2UNJw", "text": "I've been practicing yoga consistently for well over six years. I began my practice shortly after I turned forty. And I began at Yoga Pura. I felt immediately comfortable in their space, and very welcomed by the teachers and other practitioners. I spent the next three years, mostly in the Essential Basics classes, re-educating my body in the ways of forgotten flexibility, and reclaiming the strength that slumbered unharnessed in my muscle tissues. Over time, as I developed stamina and equanimity in my body, I eventually moved on to the Power and Flow classes. I enjoyed the fitness challenge these classes offered, but I didn't enjoy the loud music typical with these styles of classes. Soon after I found Ashtanga yoga - but that's another review.\n\nThis past week, for old time's sake, I took a Level 1-2 class with Eric W., the studio director. And I wasn't disappointed. What I especially enjoy about Eric is his emphasis on yogic philosophy and his ability to deliver that philosophy in a fun and engaging way. He begins all his classes with a brief talk, and directs the teachers in his other classes to do the same.\n\nWith the intellectual material presented and digested, we began our asana practice. And again, I wasn't disappointed. Eric \"reads\" the room with a depth that is hard to grasp. He feels the energy of the practitioners, and like the conductor of a symphony orchestra, directs the energy of the group to a crescendo of intensity and back down into blissful harmony. And he does it all with a select number of well sequenced postures, which are held for just the length of time necessary to achieve the desired therapeutic effect. At the end of one of Eric's classes, the body sings like a finely tuned instrument.\n\nYoga Pura offers classes for all abilities, a great community of friendly practitioners, well trained teachers, and the opportunity to take your yoga practice to a deeper level.", "business_id": "2IWCmtpNVvu1h0UEc4S5DQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l11tgPw7A_BQlUQpQk40Ow", "review_id": "C9k7Os8jzXBQictmg406Ng", "text": "Every class I have taken from every instructor has been a wonderful experience.  I appreciate their knowledge, and respect the fact they come to class prepared with a clear intention that the class will follow.  Thanks for helping me stay grounded, centered, and in an overall loving place.", "business_id": "2IWCmtpNVvu1h0UEc4S5DQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EHf-ZSXjGFZG7ZJcpdZI8Q", "review_id": "SwYblRF_MikzS7RFU71I7g", "text": "I am so impressed with this studio! It is tucked away in a small strip mall so you may not notice if you're not looking. BUT! Upon entering for the first time I was greeted by the friendly receptionist. It was a very busy time for the studio but the atmosphere was very relaxed. \n\nIt is a very clean and cozy place with a boutique full of clothes, books, accessories etc. The restrooms are very clean and pleasant. Not like some studios that I've been to, yuck! One thing I really like is the room that Im regularly in has no wall mirror. Some may argue that you can't check your poses but I believe this gives everyone a chance to relax more since we're not all gazing at each other. It is easier to listen to your body instead of constantly making sure you're doing it like that person...etc. \n\nMy instructor is so bubbly and kind. Her voice is very calming and her instruction is relaxed. Granted, this is an intro class but she makes sure that everyone feels good, comfortable and really focuses on the importance of self. Making sure to listen to one's own body (with gentle correction if something is truly off). Everyone there is very warm and friendly and I cannot wait to continue my classes at Yoga Pura! A true gem.", "business_id": "2IWCmtpNVvu1h0UEc4S5DQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zAOvPusXYESk9RBqIt7Wlg", "review_id": "gQ11pIw7eetcRKTt0Ye4jQ", "text": "Yoga Pura is a great place for all levels. I love the calm atmosphere, spacious studios, and friendly instructors. It is a great place to go to relax and get a good workout after work. They also have a great collection of yoga gear and books. Definitely worth checking out!", "business_id": "2IWCmtpNVvu1h0UEc4S5DQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "M_0dv7Zwsw3dE2o_EoHFOQ", "review_id": "y0zwS6vJe0baqPTSCCbinw", "text": "My wife and I discovered this Yoga studio while searching for a yoga based charity to support.  The owner, Eric, also runs Operation Bootstrap a charity that provides a yoga and meditation based system to help veterans suffering from PTSD.   We took a class with Eric to get to know him and discuss Bootstrap.\n\nEric is one of the most welcoming and friendly people you will ever meet.  He starts the class off by going around the from and having everyone state their name and then asks any new students if they have any physical issues or injuries he should be aware of.  The class was a a more traditional physical yoga class, rather than our traditional Vinyasa style.  The class is a perfect mix that allows new students to learn and more experienced practitioners to perfect the poses and really get into the moment.  Eric provides great feedback throughout class and begins the class with just the right amount of mental conditioning as well.  We have been to this class many times and it never fails to challenge me mentally and physically.\n\nWe have since taken numerous workshops at the location on Yoga Nidra and Meditation.  We have also had many wonderful Vinyasa Flow classes with Jenn Brooks (check her out at Dancing Lotus Yoga for a full schedule).  The front desk staff and all the teachers we have met are always very friendly and competent.  Eric really sets the tone for the studio and it permeates the entire staff.\n\nAlthough we have a regular yoga studio close to home this is the Best Yoga studio in North Phoenix!  Please check it out for regular classes or workshops.  You won't be disappointed.", "business_id": "2IWCmtpNVvu1h0UEc4S5DQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "L9-X4KASFfdhOeVeYSDgvA", "review_id": "k17JhVJhvCFNOF8Wn-7G1w", "text": "What a wonderful, warm and welcoming yoga studio!  Come here to learn yoga or to really get into your practice.  Be sure to try Yoga Nidra and pick up something eye-catching in the delightful boutique.  \n\nSTYLE:\nThis place is perfect if you're a newcomer to yoga.  Yoga Pura has beginner and intro classes to start you off right, improve your postures, or just focus on the fundamentals.  The flow classes are a wonderful way to expand your practice, a touch slower and cooler than some other studios, with simpler transitions that allowing more focus on each pose.  There are many hot, sweaty, fast flow places in the city, where it helps to know exactly what you're doing, but not nearly enough places to learn the basics and hone the craft.  \n\nThe studio concentrates on more than just the postures (shapes, as they say), and draws students' attention to the purpose behind them - calming the mind and body, strengthening mental and emotional endurance to prepare for life's challenges.  There's a bit of chanting, they say Jai Bagwan instead of Namaste, and each class begins with a brief lesson - just the teacher's insight into some aspect of yoga theory, a suggestion of something to focus on while you breathe and bend into poses.\n\nAside from the soothing atmosphere, the studio's classes are free to all current of former members of the US military.  The owner, Eric Walrabenstein, is also the creator of the incredible BOOTSTRAP program, which is an absolutely free, at-home program for treating PTSD related to military service - and it's based on yoga techniques.  It's inspiring to learn from a teacher with such a rich history and depth/breadth of understanding.\n\nCLASSES:\nI highly recommend Basics classes with Eric Walrabenstein (the inspiring studio owner), flow classes with Jen Brooks (lovely class, lovely voice!), or Intro series with Laura or Marta (they'll help you sort out which limb goes where).\n\nThis studio also offers Yoga Nidra (guided meditation) classes which are absolutely transformative.  If you think you can't get anything out of lying down, perfectly comfortable, and relaxing your mind for 45 minutes, you're in for an incredible surprise.  It's one of the most beneficial forms of yoga, and it feels wonderful.  I highly recommend it, and this is one of the few studios that offers it. \n\nTIPS:\n1. Be a few minutes early: this isn't just a place to exercise, so it's a little quieter and more respectful.\n2. Bring a hand towel - they don't offer towel service, and if you're anything like me, you don't need a hot room to break a sweat.  \n3. They have 3 nice bathrooms but no showers.  Plan accordingly.", "business_id": "2IWCmtpNVvu1h0UEc4S5DQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ielFkc-6VRKOrTiEhtQSZg", "review_id": "3Ogm2-L5JM3SgZBRww_-Ig", "text": "Nice studio but horrible reputation in the community. I found Eric (owner) to be very short-tempered. He actually made people in class leave in tears!\n\nHe never takes your opinions into consideration and always tries to dismiss you.  \n\nClasses are always packed, lots of noise before class (everyone is talking) so if you want to go early to meditate or relax a bit before class that is out of the question.\n\n \nNot a positive environment to practice yoga.", "business_id": "2IWCmtpNVvu1h0UEc4S5DQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rZJ7qcUT9ob07gp7svcTfQ", "review_id": "BbwKdGWEh3Z1ThXmlnWTHw", "text": "Yoga Pura definitely lives up to its reputation-this IS the best studio in the valley for those looking for authentic yoga. Everyone here from the welcoming staff to the knowledgeable teachers and the amazing community of students makes this place feel like home-which is what Pura means in Sanskrit!\n\nEric, the studio owner, is friendly, approachable and always makes himself available to students.  He has done so much for the community.  He is the creator of Bootstrap-a free program for troops and veterans suffering from the effects of military related stress, and he architected and teaches the most highly-respected 500-hour Teacher Training program in the state.  \n\nDefinitely the best place in the valley to practice...and the first class is free!", "business_id": "2IWCmtpNVvu1h0UEc4S5DQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XNMaoSniLu1OCJn9iJaFXg", "review_id": "t529pAYFF7iXZ3ICWdOBPA", "text": "Possibly the worst yoga studio that I ever been to. Most of my concerns are the same as others:\n\n1. It has a weird sweaty feet type of smell to it. Sometimes it was very unbearable. Yuck!\n\n2. At least one toilet always seems to be down. There is always a line and the line is often very slow. I know that many are using the restrooms to change which takes longer than just needing to take a piss. Perhaps they could have a separate changing room area so that those just needing to change into yoga clothes won't hold it up for the rest of us?\n\n3. I am not a fan of the shoes all being outside. On multiple occasions I heard of students not finding their shoes after class. With so many shoes looking alike taking the wrong shoe right after class is a common mistake. With two or even three classes all having their shoes in one area the mistake of taking a shoe that isn't yours is likely. One girl actually almost went home barefooted cause someone stole her shoes. Lucky for her she found them on somebody else's feet while in the parking lot.\n\n4. Speaking of parking lots. The parking lot is kinda sketchy. On the plus side there are usually cops patrolling it. On the bad side, why are their always cops there?\n\n5. The owner has some serious temper issues. Seen him snap at his staff. His temper often comes out during class. If you want to talk to him or ask him any questions good luck. He comes to class right before it starts and jets out as soon as it ends. I do like other teachers such as Rachel who usually stays around to talk to students and answer their questions or concerns.\n\nI stopped practicing here.", "business_id": "2IWCmtpNVvu1h0UEc4S5DQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zaBxtPOZIp0dVbRTtiuBNg", "review_id": "hk5JUNYLmqRo-z-IlRME0Q", "text": "Yoga Pura Saved My Life!\n\nBecause...\n\nYoga Pura = Yoga Home/Soul Retreat/Sweet Oasis in Suburbia\n\nEric Walrabenstein =  Loving Teacher/Truth-Teller/Illusion-Arsonist\n\nYP is a gorgeous and squeaky-clean studio chock full of beautiful people of all shapes and sizes practicing yoga at all different levels. I've been around the yoga block here in the valley and beyond, and Yoga Pura is by far the most authentic studio for many, many, many, many, (you get the idea) miles. Eric is one of the \"greats,\" and we are fortunate to have him and the rest of the YP teachers right here in our own little desert town.  \n\n If you're sick of spiritual junk food and your soul is craving real nourishment, do yourself a favor = go to Yoga Pura.", "business_id": "2IWCmtpNVvu1h0UEc4S5DQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HC66UgzD4u5mQEO0vMWsnw", "review_id": "WjRfuHtfg4AssY7F8L9x0w", "text": "I recently moved from Tempe to Moon Valley and was worried about finding a good yoga studio. In Tempe I had access to so many great yoga studios, Hegel, Spirit of Yoga and Yoga Nirvana were all within biking distance!\n\nWell, the only yoga studio within biking distance of my new place is Yoga Pura. Way out in the burbs I wasn't expecting much but was pleasantly surprised by Yoga Pura. Eric and his teachers do an amazing job of sharing the true spirit of yoga. Their classes aren't just workouts and/or stretching, they focus on the mental aspects of yoga, an essential part in my humble opinion. I always feel better and much calmer after classes here, and what could be better than that?  \n\nAnother added bonus is they offer Yin Yoga! My body has been beaten up by 25 years of skateboarding, snowboarding and mountain biking and yin classes really open up my back, hips and shoulders!", "business_id": "2IWCmtpNVvu1h0UEc4S5DQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ERooWMl7BS5hIgkbM1Xt5Q", "review_id": "EuB8c9ULGwPchNP_mYmSWA", "text": "THE BEST YOGA STUDIO IN PHOENIX, HANDS DOWN!\n\nWhy?\n1. Quality Teachers\n2. Dedication to authentic yoga\n3. Supportive community environment\n4. Variety of styles\n5. Yoga teacher training/advanced studies program\n\nI've been doing yoga for more than 15 years, and have tried many studios in the valley. Yoga Pura, by far, is the best studio in town for an authentic experience of yoga.\n\nI particularly enjoy Eric's classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. There is a certain focus and concentration, as well as a the overall feeling of peace I experience during his classes that I just can't get anywhere else. He teaches yoga as a discipline for creating peace and happiness in his students' lives...not just fluffy stretching.\n\nSome of my other favorite classes include Nyla's Level 1 & 2 and essentials,  Rachel's essentials class, and for a good restoration class, check out Laura. I also absolutely LOVE the Yoga Nidra (guided meditation) offered here. Nidra is really hard to find in town, and YP is one of the few places that actually trains teachers in the practice of Nidra. \n\nRegardless of what your looking for...hatha, flow, power, gentle, restorative, meditation...whether you are new or an experienced practitioner, you will find something here that suits your practice style. My best advice to you is to try different teachers and different classes. \n\nOnce you start coming here, you may never stop! If you come regularly, you will undoubtedly make friends. It's so nice to come to class and see people I've met over the years. The community at YP is definitely one of the things that makes it so special.\n\nLastly, yet most importantly.... \n\nYoga is about realizing your limitless potential and releasing from the suffering of the mind. It does this by bringing you into alignment with your \"true self\" and freeing your mind from the lies it tells itself. I always knew that yoga made me feel better. But it wasn't until I started practicing with Eric at Yoga Pura that i started to understand why. This lead me to take YP's Yoga Teacher Training and Advanced Studies program in 2011. It was by far THE BEST thing I have done to improve my life. And for that, I will be eternally grateful to Eric, YP teachers and the YP community.\n\nBut don't take my word for it...Test it out for yourself. They offer 3 free classes for newcomers. ENJOY!", "business_id": "2IWCmtpNVvu1h0UEc4S5DQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XNMaoSniLu1OCJn9iJaFXg", "review_id": "eCQjCN_XEeN_i1t9jFEf7w", "text": "I received an email from the owner requesting $40,000 or so for a \"study\" for his Bootstrap program. I did some research and couldn't find bootstrap as a registered nonprofit. Also studies should be unbiased and therefore unpaid. Not sure what $40,000 buys other than an unreliable, paid study. Sad.", "business_id": "2IWCmtpNVvu1h0UEc4S5DQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wPBIL8x6_lRP7Syut2E_lg", "review_id": "kyFqn7i68P4I1OVdhR6fvA", "text": "The best place for a real manicure. And a fun place to spend part of your day.", "business_id": "vVzVwKtUdDqw23arc-bpPQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fIvDzLhs-cXbTKWp8P3eIA", "review_id": "tRAdidgOuaMXKhbqdxi9tw", "text": "This is a hair salon that does nails on the side. I think if nails were the main source of revenue they would be better at it and have a wide variety of name brand polishes to choose from.\n\nThe manicure was below average, I should have suspected as much when I saw the condition of my manicurist's nails & cuticles.\n\nI will not be returning.", "business_id": "vVzVwKtUdDqw23arc-bpPQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s83ehs-c7m7Q5NNDTFQa1g", "review_id": "SQLha_VydT7djVyq61cRoQ", "text": "I recently started getting my hair done here. The shop is really small and can sometimes get a little crowded on the weekends. Heather does my hair, and she is great! She does a wonderful job with the color/highlights and is VERY quick and reasonably priced. I would definitely recommend her if you decide to visit this salon.", "business_id": "vVzVwKtUdDqw23arc-bpPQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mxr8p-Oex5zQY5qIs07Jpg", "review_id": "KtqJ9q-ue4Gink2oSvZxyQ", "text": "Very friends staff, Heather has done my hair for 4 years now!  She does a WONDERFUL job and is the sweetest girl, I highly recommend her. Very affordable.", "business_id": "vVzVwKtUdDqw23arc-bpPQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "V0y4fqp-4pSRfsz0FmsjPA", "review_id": "dyNOkVY87umV9D6vSXi1DA", "text": "So should I be ashamed to admit I have lived in a place called Crystal Creek?!?! Heck no this was probably the best apartment complex to live in around here before all those fancy new ones started popping up everywhere. Who does not enjoy the sounds of a little bubbling creek right outside your window!?!?! Can you say zen?!?! If thats not all they even have some apartments that are partially underground you have to walk downstairs to get to them which means they stay way cooler than those people on upper floors. The patios on these were very open and were also covered in shade very nice for bbq's in the hot summer months. If I had to live in an apartment ever again it'd be here. You can keep down town all to yourself!", "business_id": "VZgtdM7Wru0beOQgkBJOSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "OCNZHxroF7_sdJy6gFis0g", "review_id": "QlZMVyh8gXMabmiJZiXxIw", "text": "I've lived in a number of apartments over the years and Crystal Creek was, by far, my favorite. It was a third floor one bedroom with a balcony that overlooked the pool. Since that balcony was on the west side I got a lot of sun some days but the sunsets and the thunderstorms made it worth it. I've often thought fondly of that apartment...\n\nThat was 7 years ago. Today, I learned that a few months ago Crystal Creek put a derogatory note on my credit for $62, lowering my score by 80 points. Seriously? After 7 years? Over sixty two dollars?\n\nI still don't even know what it was for. They haven't contacted me once in all this time - even though I lived in a property owned by their management company for three years after leaving Crystal Creek.\n\nThey insist that they're owed the money, too. I still don't know why. So now we have to go to court because I insist that they're high.\n\nDo you really want to live in a place where they'll go after your credit 7 years after the fact for a measly $62 without so much as a phone call?", "business_id": "VZgtdM7Wru0beOQgkBJOSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0i3sPSbxjLsb7ZAg8WF44A", "review_id": "DrpeNbg0SR8Z0wgJbCmeFA", "text": "If you like waiting 2 days, literally, everytime you call maintenance to get something done...having a man dig through your garbage every morning, people stealing everything off of your patio (even a nasty ashtray), crack head neighbors, parties at the complex...calling security and NEVER having any one come, move in to Crystal Creek. \nThat babbling creek that people rave about brings mosquitos. The canal right next to the complex adds to that infestation. For about 5 months out of the year you will be eaten alive by them. The rest of the year it is actually nice. \nNothing in the gym ever works. They have 6 peices of equiptment and all that works is one bike and the weights. The treadmill is off and on. They have a broken elliptical, and a broken bike. An old Tv with 4 channels that you can't hear. No AC and it smells like someone died in there. \nKeep every receipt you ever give them. They took one of my two payments for security deposit and claimed they never received it.  I have no reason to lie about that, they called me after 6 months of living there saying they never received it. I had to come up with another 150$ randomly because of my failure to keep receipts and them retaining a thief. I felt it was safe after month 4 and cleaned all my papers out. \nWhen I moved in I had to clean everything, it was dirty. I moved into a carpet that was covered in stains. I complained about the smell, I could tell there were pets because my allergies were constantly keeping me up at nights. They finally agreed to change it and the front agent Christina said \"I can't believe they let you move in with the carpet like that\". So I had to move all the stuff I just moved in back out off of the carpet, nothing was given to me for the inconvenience. \nThey did monthly inspections where they came into your apartment. I thought it was a cleanliness thing and I thought that it was a good thing since my neighbors were so disgusting, I did not want roaches. I came to find out that it was because they were selling the property and invading privacy was not an issue. \nI complained about the trash that my neighbors constantly left and they said they would take care of it, until my move out date I still had trash all by my front door and patio. \nThe washing machine smelled horrible and the tub was clogged. When I put in a maintenance request for them to fix it it took 2 days. When the man came he fixed the tub and said that he cleaned out the filter for the washing machine. This did not fix the smell, I chalked it up to being old and knew I would have to live with it.\n\nLast but not least...about two months before I moved out I was getting sick. I hated my neigbors and security never doing anything to stop the constant fighting and parties. Basically everything previously mentioned started getting to me to where I was miserable at home. I asked if I could move out and told them why. They said no, okay understandable, I did sign a year lease. I kept getting bloody noses and constantly felt sick. When I went to the doctor they told me it was allergies. \nOn my move out date I was packing my stuff and found black mold in my closet, in the hallway closet, it was coming from the washer. It had spread to many of my personal items. It was all over the base of the walls. Black mold is extremely dangerous and in some cases deadly. All the complex told me was that they would have to charge me for the drip pans on the stove. They did not apologize to me, they could care less. \nI would never live here again, even if rent was free.", "business_id": "VZgtdM7Wru0beOQgkBJOSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "euEuxsN_IcTGTn8WtqHm7w", "review_id": "dIvd-gEm0mE4xhFpeTArIA", "text": "I liked living here, it quiet well kept. When I got my pitbull Layla everything was great. Our neighbors had pitbulls and the show no aggression towards each other. When I went to talk to the office manager Kristie about updating to a two bedroom apartment she said pitbulls aren't allowed. I tried talking to her but she like ether we get rid of her or I have to move. When I asked her about our neighbors having pitbulls she was like they will be caught. Strange one neighbor had his dog living there for 3 years hardly unlikely. I would be more worried about the little dogs running around without a leash and the owners not cleaning up after them.", "business_id": "VZgtdM7Wru0beOQgkBJOSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wx0tEyolozKNBimMkN0ixA", "review_id": "v92D8dp4w8tkvtkysk6CiQ", "text": "Great service - thanks!", "business_id": "EFz6I-rPPyeNgH0xbevMWQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fczXIvJAWwkEZUHGtHADrA", "review_id": "g4lElF1PtGEENgujQ5RkOw", "text": "been here a few times since its been FedEx office, once to use the \"office\" to print something because i was out of ink at home,another to ship a $130 headset (which was THROWN into my gated yard and nearly damaged upon receiving via FedEx that i'm not counting in this review) and another to fax an important document. when i went here to print via the computers available for public use via a reloadable store card the employee who loaded the card and got me started made me feel like i was stupid for not knowing how to insert the card and get their old windows 2000 fired up for use and printing! the overall staff and service quality is OK, never really crowded but the staff is rather slow on a good day, the prices are rather pricy but not too bad, this location is just a few miles from my house so it's pretty convenient if i need to ship something. if you need something shipped or faxed ( i would say printed to but i went here instead of the mesquite library near PV Mall because i was heading to blockbuster down the street, however the library doesn't charge to use their pc's and printing is cheap there) I would definitely recommend this location to a friend (as a matter of fact i actually have when somebody i knew needed to ship something in a hurry and wasn't sure where to go)", "business_id": "EFz6I-rPPyeNgH0xbevMWQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zfysCL-0uQNCWdGvzZ6QWA", "review_id": "Ec8u28ugwmfL-QKpueSc1w", "text": "The staff at this location is very friendly. They always greet customers as they walk in. Everyone seems happy to assist with copying or shipping needs, and it's a nice sized store that never has a long wait to use anything. They also offer free wifi to customers. I just found out today that they take credit and debit cards and you don't have to prepay their card. How convenient! I like having that choice.", "business_id": "EFz6I-rPPyeNgH0xbevMWQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AnH84g9V10x41CXmCvcaFg", "review_id": "IPBMI_TUDTi7zL5Ojc2ujA", "text": "I have been to 4 or 5 different LA fitness clubs across the Phoenix area, and this club is my favorite by miles.  It isn't the sales staff that makes it great.... LA Fitness is known for having particularly obnoxious sales people and this place is no exception. It is the warm, friendly clientele.  Their mommas taught them how to be nice, and they are doin' a great job of it.\n\nEvery time i take the time to say hello, I end up meeting warm wonderful people.  I have been in other locations where I feel like my presence is just an annoyance to the macho grunt heavy specimens staring at themselves in the mirror. You won't find that at this location.    And the friendly atmosphere is genuine, not meet market.  I have met very nice people of all ages, both genders, and probably many orientations.\n\nI may not be fond of the sales staff, but the kids who work the counter and the maintenance staff are top notch.  Couldn't be nicer or more efficient.\n\nThe facility is one of the cleanest I have ever been in, and the layout of the club comfortable and efficient.  The cardio is spaced close enough to talk with the people around you, but not so close that you have to climb over them to use it.  There are TVs with FM transmitters within view of most of the second level, and the club below is visible as well.  There are trainers available to help, and there is a juice bar that has bottled water if I forget my own.  I've never used the handball courts, but i see a lot of people there using them every time I am there.\n\nI wasn't real crazy about their spin class.  The whole philosophy of spin is to spin, not pump on the hardest gear possible.  Spin is supposed to be effective for people with knee issues, and it would seem to me that pushing the hardest gear possible contradicts that philosophy.  There are plenty of other classes to take if that is what you prefer.", "business_id": "cPTTiNWQA8PFvba9iXzi-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sALB8-F04S9VcZMF_GkGUA", "review_id": "gqCgOntl99gS9JPACVh81A", "text": "Love the gym.. The fact that when Im at my boos that I have a gym.. (as he gave me a membership to go with his).. BUT heres the dealio.. dont just sell me a membership.. I still dont know where everything is.. heres why.. The staff NEVER .. nope.. NOT EVAH.. gave me a tour.. I had to ask another fitness girl where the ladies locker room was!.. Some of the ellipticals need replacing.. But the gym is cool.. So.. theres at least a 3.. staff.. hmmmm.. (no comment!)", "business_id": "cPTTiNWQA8PFvba9iXzi-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IqrtFpXjwUhJNd28LUOOeg", "review_id": "cWYJyDn4bZSGUBOetiamAw", "text": "Nice gym the workout area is clean. Although not sure if I would use the sauna or the pool. For the money and the casual workout you can't beat this value.", "business_id": "cPTTiNWQA8PFvba9iXzi-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "II0Mu2iIeJrBB-vhh7jGbQ", "review_id": "madk0ZVpiXGqQDK3e8O7Cw", "text": "I have been going to this gym for months and am sad to say the clean factor has gone WAY down.  It is literally around the corner, location-wise, but since they changed managers, I have had to report pubic hair mounds that remained in the same shower for three days, often find no soap or sanitizer in the upstairs dispenser (so now even the PATRONS cannot clean the equipment) and I rarely spot anyone there to clean.  I have also never seen a staff member so much as pick up a piece of lint.  Great bargain, no doubt, but very lackadaisical about upkeep. \n\n\nThe Saturday yoga class with Patricia is the bomb though!!!!!", "business_id": "cPTTiNWQA8PFvba9iXzi-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g_xSshgHtsJXjjaFg5myTw", "review_id": "IUBPF8TvbH_x5B6WXECjog", "text": "I visited this location for the first time last week. It's cramped because its \"under construction\". Go to the PV Mall location its much better.", "business_id": "cPTTiNWQA8PFvba9iXzi-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0B8XHsrWEaa4A35GDwCRbg", "review_id": "IeRaDqdbq-TvCaWvXBXZyg", "text": "This location is being completely remodeled and should be amazing when finished in late July.  If they added WiFi and filters on the water fountains, I probably could not come up with an unkind word about this location.", "business_id": "cPTTiNWQA8PFvba9iXzi-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KJH88p6dt5lzF_BLuk9PCQ", "review_id": "cXp2U3M6sNSQCIhkWylI-Q", "text": "This LA Fitness has horrible customer service. It probably has to do with the fact they pay their employees minimum wage and the personal trainers only make $6 per session while the clients are paying top dollar. If you can find a small gym to workout at I would recommend doing so because LA Fitness is a handful to try and cancel your membership. They will tell you \"your good\" but still bill you for the next couple months unless you send the cancellation letter certified mail.", "business_id": "cPTTiNWQA8PFvba9iXzi-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZdX3vDHav6AjNtaNzt-gbg", "review_id": "shHpopiGu_4dEjWcMNkAQw", "text": "Awesome gym..best la fitness i have been to...they really remodeled it nice with all new cardio machines in the old la fitness & added onto it with free weights and more by adding additional sq ft..it you came here before..u really need to check it out now..much much nicer.  Only wish they were open past 8 on saturdays and sundays..they close at 10 on fridays which isnt so bad..and 12 on the other days.", "business_id": "cPTTiNWQA8PFvba9iXzi-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-r5yzQmUdD6XaEyQCiHDpw", "review_id": "wG9x8s5-TV_5i6QAIVKCPA", "text": "Nice new equipment. Not a bunch of arrogant Scottsdale punks like at the Hayden/Indian Bend location. And better music at this location than there. Plenty of equipment even when crowded. Members are cordial. Love it. Glad I don't need a trainer though, that's what lost one star. I only use the free weight and some cardio. All equipment is brand new.", "business_id": "cPTTiNWQA8PFvba9iXzi-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wqQ-50Sjf9ol3SYaPbA1YQ", "review_id": "N0N1r7_EWFW4wyYi2pUiCA", "text": "Major Upgrade to this gym!", "business_id": "cPTTiNWQA8PFvba9iXzi-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "thdVzCfKx-DV0zYWqId3pw", "review_id": "E1trd5gbGbd6RyxLF6wDuA", "text": "It turns out not all LA Fitnesses are cut from the same mold.\n\nNot only is the the equipment here not old and worn, but unlike the other locations there's plenty of machines and benches to support the crowd.  The cardio machines have personal tv/mp3 players.  And to make things even better, there's lots of space.  Cardio and weights are two completely separate areas.  The cycle room has more bikes than other club I've been in and the group fitness room is huge.\n\nWhy can't the other locations be like this?", "business_id": "cPTTiNWQA8PFvba9iXzi-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Kdcz7G0l1Fr5SxW3AzGNZA", "review_id": "6dDKxJJ7NuDXsTvtjrr1vg", "text": "So, like many people, I've paid dues month after month and haven't always made working out the priority it should be.\n\nThis particular club, is huge. At least twice the size of any other LA fitness I see. There's a huge cardio area, equally large weight area, there's multiple racquetball courts, basketball court and a lap pool.\n\nPrefer to work out early in the morning, crowds tend to be pretty light. Working out between 7 PM - 9 PM, pretty packed might have some wait times for your equipment of choice.", "business_id": "cPTTiNWQA8PFvba9iXzi-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "THXFpGuTXM0QSmDs_BSn-w", "review_id": "BV6b7mbpNZxL45gaso6Ntg", "text": "I'm definitely not a fan of the customer service, but the place has gotten pretty sweet after the remodel. (the ellipticals have TVs on them, and iphone/ipod hookups for charging while working out and using it)  The store next door went out of business or something, so they opened that up and and put the weight equipment in there.  They bought a whole bunch more elliptical and stationary bikes, and now it's quite a bit more cardio.  I'm kinda proud of them for it, honestly.  \nParking can be a little rough during the crowded hours, but if you don't mind walking a few extra rows, you'll be okay.", "business_id": "cPTTiNWQA8PFvba9iXzi-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Kdcz7G0l1Fr5SxW3AzGNZA", "review_id": "vUu_Kktr4sbrd-IEdLokuw", "text": "Attention teen-dream girls working the front desk: customer service is meant to involve the customer, not exclude them. Stop your conversation with each other or put down your iPhone and say hi. Don't just grab my keys and avoid eye contact with the members. \n\nThe facility itself is great but the people or should I say kids working there need work. Try smiling and making eye contact. I would like to commend the class instructors, they are nice but only mean when needed to motivate of you catch my drift.\n\nService Level - 2 stars (raised due to trainers / instructors)\nFacility (excluding the \"teen dreams\") - 4-5 stars", "business_id": "cPTTiNWQA8PFvba9iXzi-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AFasKOHSOMgFZfny9WzSAA", "review_id": "gT-4THdfM9D1ke2HcCzTLg", "text": "On the upside, they have a lot of equipment, services, and classes. They offer it at a great price and the hours are convenient, however for working 3rd shift the classes I would want to do aren't offered early enough for me.\n\nDownside was offered a free hour of personal training when I signed up. Once the personal trainer found out I had no plans to continue personal training, they had no interest in me and were very dismissive.\n\nThe BIG Downside and reason I'll never go there again. The only payment they accept is automatic withdrawals from my checking account/credit card. Was going out of state for a few months and wanted to cancel my membership. Went in and they refused to cancel it there... even though I signed up there. They stated I had to fill out a form and send it to the California office. Sent it out and was still getting charged. Repeated the process. Still got charged. After the third time and me STILL getting charged, closed my checking account against them. \nThen they had the nerve to threaten to send me to a collection agency for not paying the bill. I stated they could go ahead, I'd be happy to take it to court and get my money back for the months of them billing me after I initially tried closing the account. Found out later, LA Fitness has a policy that anyone who tried to close the account and doesn't send it certified mail, they just throw the letters away. I know they've had a few class action lawsuits against them, and can't remember if this was one of them.", "business_id": "cPTTiNWQA8PFvba9iXzi-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M-vZFTvTzi6KsLQFHnaRfg", "review_id": "rANRHssvElCwulq5YtIPNg", "text": "I wish you could leave a rating with 0 stars, because that is the quality of service you receive with LA Fitness!  \n\nWhere to start really...Monitor your account, they will try to double charge your account, and make charges to your account that they can't even explain themselves what the charges are from.  Front desk is extremely rude so forget about asking any questions to the members that work there.  Direct all your questions and complaints to the GM who is never there, and who never returns your phone calls.  I could go on forever on this, but review space here is limited and my main focal point of frustration is their kids care service.\n\nPlease, I repeat PLEASE do not bring your child here.  If you love your child and care for their well being (as most parents do), do NOT bring your child here.  The people that are paid to watch over and take care of your children do not even interact with them or watch them.  Instead you can find them sitting in a corner playing on their cell phones or having inappropriate conversation in front of your children with other employees.  If your child has any kind of altercation they discipline them by yelling at them and sending them to a corner until you pick them up.  Now I don't mind disciplining my child my self when my daughter gets in trouble but I will be damned if someone else does it.  If there is a problem the parent should be contacted immediately and let them resolve the issue.  We provide the gym with both of our cell phone numbers that are with us at all times, and the part of the gym that we never leave.  There should be no excuse not to contact the parent as soon as any kind of altercation takes place.  A parent should never have to pick up their child who is crying uncontrollably, especially when the employees can't even tell you how long she was \"in timeout\" for.\n\nWhen picking up your child, you do not even have to provide any kind of identification, they go based on a \"we know what you look like\" policy.  I mean come on we live in a city of over 4 million people, the odds that there are a few others who resemble me can be quite high.  As a parent would you feel safe that just anyone can pick up your child without any kind of identification based on another employees assumption of who you are?\n\nThis place is hell, avoid it like the plague and do not waste your money here.  If you have no other alternatives just please avoid their child care services...", "business_id": "cPTTiNWQA8PFvba9iXzi-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hxnt8_ju0Jb1KTwEWpBXqw", "review_id": "KWAcHUdp1kwwu0mMM5ohpQ", "text": "Club had a great remodel.  But its going down hill really fast.  The mgmt is not friendly, and most of the personal training staff scare me to death.  I have seen one personal trainer who seems to know how to be a proper Trainer.  So if you go there ask for Frank(He's on top of his game), pretty much most everyone else you are putting your own safety at risk  The GM prides himself on telling people if they don't like something they just have the option to go somewhere else.  Not to bag on everyone there, some of the front desk staff greet you with a smile and try the best they can, but it's pretty easy to see it starts up top.  So I guess you get what you pay for-", "business_id": "cPTTiNWQA8PFvba9iXzi-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f8dilgbBoQLxDgQB_T_qFw", "review_id": "a0QGIR5eWaVIefKA4ZKsdA", "text": "This gym is clean, new, and packed with great equipment. Nice selection of cardio machines, all with TVs. My husband says the weight areas great. They also offer a lot of classes, and the locker rooms are clean and well maintained. \n\nHere are this gym's drawbacks:\n1.) It is out-the-box ridiculously slammed. Always. Constantly. Forever. I am terrified of what the New Years will look like in there. (They need another L.A. Fitness in the Moon Valley/Deer Valley area.)\n2.) There is no women's only area. This wouldn't a problem if the place wasn't so slammed, and beefy dude bros weren't always occupying the majority of all strength training machines and free weights.\n3.) The stretch/mat area is horrible. The area is tiny; few people ever wipe down the mats; there isn't enough yoga balls, medicine balls, free weights, or mat space to go around; and everyone just takes each others' items anyways without asking. No space and limited items = free for all.\n4.) It's noisy. Sure, gyms are normally noisy. But, if they had a separate stretch area, you could at least stretch in peace. Also, during \"Customer Appreciation Days,\" they have a DJ who BLASTS music. You can hear it through your headphones...even from upstairs.\n5.) It's hot. Crazy hot. Gyms in Arizona should have refrigerated cool down rooms so members don't overheat when they head to their cars.\n\nRegarding customer service complaints, I purposely worked with the manager when purchasing my membership to avoid such instances.", "business_id": "cPTTiNWQA8PFvba9iXzi-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "thdVzCfKx-DV0zYWqId3pw", "review_id": "4CFQhHn97sCNl6JL2658lg", "text": "In just a few short months, my opinion of this gym has changed so much.  The size and updated equipment are still impressive, but this location suffers from the same problem that all LA Fitnesses tend to suffer from; way too many people.  I workout in the afternoon.  Around 3:00.  The weight training area is always slammed.  I don't even want to image what this place looks like from 5:00 to 7:00.", "business_id": "cPTTiNWQA8PFvba9iXzi-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iaanT8y676PmnNsYK6fSDA", "review_id": "I9oufTJZvN9yKvRfu-3ATQ", "text": "Good gym, lots of equipment and good choice of classes.", "business_id": "cPTTiNWQA8PFvba9iXzi-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uqSLJMoKECmOiwjOrBYoew", "review_id": "0CFvetu7r_3FjmflG-DCGg", "text": "For the price, you can't beat this gym. It's one of the larger locations, so even at peak times you'll still be able to lift, hit the treadmill, or find an elliptical machine. The prices are super reasonable and the equipment is in good working order. They also offer tons of classes from Zumba to yoga. If you're looking to join a gym, I recommend this one. I've been with them for years.", "business_id": "cPTTiNWQA8PFvba9iXzi-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q3Fa0PhTGzRl-05fXHIi4g", "review_id": "79bycWOIz4W35orFMRKO4g", "text": "Sometimes I feel like I'm here more than I'm at home so it surprised me that I hadn't actually reviewed this place yet.  It's one of the bigger LA Fitness gyms I've been to so even when it's busiest I don't typically have to wait too long (if at all) for anything.  There's a huge cardio room when you first walk in and then the weight training is a separate area down a hallway.  Everything is kept pretty clean and if something is broken the staff is good about fixing it pretty quickly.  The staff at the front desk varies, sometimes they smile and are friendly, sometimes you get the teenagers who don't look up from their phones, but seriously do you really want the person checking you into the gym to make conversation with you?  Their job is to scan your keycard so you can go workout, so how bout you get to that and stop complaining.", "business_id": "cPTTiNWQA8PFvba9iXzi-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AqwiBcQcQpCvlQ5KtYuH4g", "review_id": "QURuttLF25PV4xTqy1Jmdg", "text": "As a swimmer, I was looking for a club with a pool on my way to work.  This pool is small, no lane markers, no flags, only 3 lanes and hot water. After only a few lengths and I'm sweating.  This morning the chemicals were so strong that it burned to breathe and so I had to get out.  Then on to the locker room where, after taking a COLD shower, I am sweating profusely the entire time I get ready for work.  Honestly it isn't worth the $30 a month but my choices are slim. Anyone know of better pools in the area??", "business_id": "cPTTiNWQA8PFvba9iXzi-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g9A9krUcmPuO3Uv8WnGP4A", "review_id": "sWOW7VR3PB01dlQ-2mp1xg", "text": "So, I have been really wanting a gym membership and I finally made it in to check it out.  I was looking for a gym that has lots of classes and a good amount of cardio machines.  L.A. Fitness seemed like a great fit.  It is really hot outside today and I was dying to work out.  I figured L.A. Fitness had something where I could do a trial period so I could work out and see how I liked it. I want to make sure I feel comfortable working out there.  If I liked it I would sign up. This sounds reasonable right?\n\nBasically, what happened was the guy at the front desk told me...NO, I had to sign up, pay sign up fee plus monthly membership fee then if I didn't like it they would give my money back.  Also, if I didn't sign up today it would cost me more money.  He kept throwing all sorts of numbers at me and talking fast so that I couldn't keep the numbers straight, he wouldn't write anything down for me so I could see how much all this would end up costing me and think about it.  It was like trying to buy a used car.  I hate high pressure sales.  \n\nAlso, to insult to injury he said,...\"You look good  but you really need to tone up a bit.\"  Really?  Your going to insult me to get me to sign up for your membership today?  I think this is a terrible sales tactic.  NEVER do I spend money ANYWHERE that insults me.  The only reason I currently do not have a gym membership is this sales tactic.  So, in a nut shell I just walked out and will never go back.  \n\nIf you like high pressure sales and some guy commenting on your body, pointing out how tone you are or not,  commenting on how many inches you need to loose, then this is your place.  As for me I really hope to find a gym that is not like this.", "business_id": "cPTTiNWQA8PFvba9iXzi-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hi7VohxSS5OBt98w4j8t4A", "review_id": "Y7ICDjwDDOSN1JtvXY5OjA", "text": "I'm glad to be out of here.\n\nEven though it has bells and whistles (pool, basketball court, classes, etc), it really wasn't worth the $25 a month.\n\nRidiculous parking lot. At least you got your warm up in by walking from your car to the gym.\n\nOverpacked. Often a wait to get on a machine.\n\nMost of the employees are unfriendly with a few exceptions.\n\nWasn't sure about the cleanliness. Never saw staff cleaning the equipment.\n\nSpeaking of the equipment there were often broken machines that wouldn't get repaired for at least a week.\n\nAnnoying gym goers. Lots of people who really don't look like they have anything better to do with their time then to hang out all day and just be plain annoying. Like most working adults, I prefer to work out as efficiently as possible, then leave.\n\nTheir scale is by the front desk so everyone can see how fat you are.\n\nThe music they play sucks!! It is basically already bad music made worse by being turned into a bad dance song. Do I want to hear the remixed version of bad Celine Dion ballads? No! Thank God for headphones.\n\nOnly reason I joined LA Fitness is because my former membership to Pure Fitness (a down and dirty, but awesome gym I thoroughly miss) got rolled over to LA Fitness when they were bought by them.\n\nBut now I'm done and free of that headache of a gym.", "business_id": "cPTTiNWQA8PFvba9iXzi-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8aBoNgjAi8cn15UsoHWQFw", "review_id": "Ckf8pwUWrjidik_ZtBkMow", "text": "I have been coming to this gym for about 3 years now.  It is a little out of the way for me but when they acquired Pure Fitness several years ago, my $19.99 contract was grandfathered into a LA Fitness membership.  \n\nThey did a remodel, expansion a while back and really improved the facility.  All the cardio equipment has an individual television and iPod dock.  There are 2 levels of cardio machine and I rarely have to wait even at peak rush hour times.  The weight room is large but could be organized better.  I like how some gyms have a color coding system so the newbies can get around without being confused.  The locker rooms are nothing special but generally clean.\n\nCustomer service could be better.  I don't expect everyone to remember my name but a simple head nod acknowledging my existence would be nice.", "business_id": "cPTTiNWQA8PFvba9iXzi-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F55sgaqHq2KE1LsixSKxAw", "review_id": "nQX23VZm20OIWQt1lWUktA", "text": "I have been a member of this gym since before it opened and I am quitting now. This gym has become an absolute dump. The membership has been allowed to increase to a level that makes the place absolutely packed in the evenings. There is absolutely no discipline enforced to members who do not follow the rules, such as putting weights back on the racks, wiping down machines after use, filling the weight room with personal bags and \"other junk\". The place is an absolute tip in the evenings. I made a complaint to one of the 3 \"Managers\" today about the increasing number of members, and he simply responded by saying that they have to get their quotas up, that was it. No consideration was givens to anything I said to him \"We have to get our quotas up!!!\"\nI need to find a good gym that has some level of concern for the customer, so any recommendations are welcome. LA Fitness you are doomed!\nI tried to do zero Stars but it wouldn't let me.", "business_id": "cPTTiNWQA8PFvba9iXzi-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sLo2w98hHfyc2VRyiQEy0w", "review_id": "BbPw02WBCxOmZybq2RUhzA", "text": "I have had my membership at LA Fitness for almost two years now.  I did not attend often at first because I was unsure how to use the weights and machines, so after saving up some money I enrolled in personal training with Jake.  He was a phenomenal trainer and motivated me to push myself and keep coming back.  After two months with this trainer, he was promoted to \"master trainer\" which, unfortunately for me, meant it would cost me more. I reluctantly accepted to stay in his schedule since I was seeing great results with him. Two months later, he left LA fitness to pursue something else.\n\nSo, I called LA fitness a week or two later and asked to be placed back into a regular trainer's schedule back at the old rate that I was at, because going up to the master trainer rate was hard on me financially. I spoke with Ashleen, the personal training manager, and she said that would not be a problem and from here on out I would go back to the old rate and I could see John for personal training.\n\nMy next payment went through for the master training rate, so I called Ashleen again and after many unreturned phone calls I finally got ahold of her and she informed me that there is just something I have to sign in order to clear the new agreement at which point she will credit me back the difference to my account.  I went in and signed the necessary form and still it he next month I was still charged at the old rate!!!!! So, this is two months I am getting overcharged. I, again, called Ashleen numerous times without a response.\n\nI decided at this point that I needed to call corporate. I called them and they told me I still needed to sign the agreement (that I had already signed four weeks prior at this point). I explained the situation and I was told to go in and speak with Prague this time.\n\nI walked in and Prague was available who gave me the form to sign and it was clear that I would be credited back the past three months of overcharges.  I asked when I should expect to be credited back and he said the next Monday or Tuesday (which was five days away to account for the 4th of July holiday weekend).\n\nIt is now July 14th and I still have not seen a penny back of the past three months I have been overcharged. My whole family and many of my friends attend this gym and I will be sure to tell them about this experience because clearly the staff here cares only about if they are getting their money and nothing else. As soon as my contract is up I will look into personal training somewhere else and so will everyone in my family.", "business_id": "cPTTiNWQA8PFvba9iXzi-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yP2YpzqEwC4GwcNBKpsl9g", "review_id": "UCWy8CABptBDqPH-wvd2cA", "text": "I've been a member here for a little over a year, and It's a nice gym.  I've never had to wait for a cardio machine, but the weight room can get a little crazy at times.  I got suckered into a personal training contract, but thank goodness I am out of that.  BEWARE to anyone who is going in for a \"free evaluation\".  Overpriced, and the trainers don't care much because LA Fitness doesn't pay the trainers what they are worth.  The parking lot can get really crowded, especially around peak time.  I tried spinning twice, and that was fun.  There is a large selection of fitness classes available if that's what you are looking for.  Overall, good but stay away from the training!", "business_id": "cPTTiNWQA8PFvba9iXzi-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GoymUzKqvET2QOZkIWZi9w", "review_id": "tJAq9vRd78JGSwnnTQ9Ncg", "text": "This location is a joke! \n\nI canceled my membership 2 weeks ago and unfortunately I had to escalate my problem to corporate. I canceled online and had the option of mailing the cancelation form or dropping it off by 5 pm. I went in and the manager Parag wasn't there, he went home early. So I left it with someone else who assured me Parag would do it first thing in the morning -keep in mind this guy never asked why I was canceling my membership, never asked to see what they could do to get me to stay, just said ok I'll give it to him. A little after noon the next day I called to find out the hold up. Parag said it's up to him if it gets canceled and he needs to review it first. IT'S NOT UP TO YOU! At no point does anyone within this company get to decide if I'm canceling my membership. I'm not under a contract. I paid my first and last months up front. You have my money and I'm not giving you anymore. He was unbelievably rude and condescending, he kept interrupting me and was clearly stationed on his high horse. \nSo I called corporate who instantly canceled my membership. \n\nThe reasons I canceled:\n\nGood luck working out between the hours of 5-7 during the week, you will wait and wait and wait to use any non-cardio machine. If you wanna prance on a treadmill chances are you can get one easily. But, if you're into strength training...good luck! \n\nMy biggest problem with this gym is the hours. They close at 8 on Sundays and 10 Fridays and Saturdays. Seriously?? \n\nThe sales reps they call personal trainers are pushy and rude. I was told by corporate they are able to sell individual training courses but according to the folks here they can only do the one year training membership...stop lying to your customers!!", "business_id": "cPTTiNWQA8PFvba9iXzi-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9AF4BPZV-GxVdEDWX1Vpfw", "review_id": "c8_M61tgt4up6HMw_ejacA", "text": "Man, I hate this location!! I've been going to la fitness for 10+ years now and never had a problem. I recently moved next to this location and was excited to start training here since it's almost twice the size of the other la fitness i was going too. \n\nAfter training here for a month I've had enough! \n#1Every time I walk in this place there is always one or two male workers flirting with the girl who scans you in giving me the dirtiest look. \n#2 YOU CANT BRING A GYM BAG IN THE GYM???? This is the only la fitness I've seen that does this. I'm a pretty serious lifter and there are certain things I need with me (straps, belt, chalk) let alone my keys phone and wallet. Usually I bring my bag anyway but within a few minutes management will ask me to remove it or leave it in the locker room which is on the other side of the gym. I've asked the manager why they do this he claims it keeps the floors clear but if I bring every individual thing in my bag in the gym apparently that's ok (wtf!)\n#3 The hours suck. They close at 10 on Friday and 8 on Saturday and Sunday. This is also the only on la fitness I've seen do this.\n\nApparently this location goes by it's own rules which is it's downfall. I'm more than happy to drive to a further location than to go to this pos gym.", "business_id": "cPTTiNWQA8PFvba9iXzi-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yM0Bv8lqQrx9Yo0_1rtqxg", "review_id": "62uv4bAcQBMyJFrBpJf-nA", "text": "Staff could be nicer and a tad bit just a tad bit more welcoming and helpful! It's not as packed as it I'm the evening if you come early am. Just get your workout done. Ladies locker room I like!", "business_id": "cPTTiNWQA8PFvba9iXzi-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1-MjkXecUX-tIqEIObb8rw", "review_id": "tnaPKKHDlPM1-vVwSiKdYg", "text": "What a great gym! I was with 24 hour for the longest time. Thank goodness I made the switch. It is so clean in here. It's also the biggest one around since it's so new. The staff is very friendly and not overly pushy about sales. Of course they're gonna try. That's their job. They offer great classes, a juice bar, wet area, and a sauna in the locker room.", "business_id": "cPTTiNWQA8PFvba9iXzi-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zDSFKaHbe9Koukl8QK4tmA", "review_id": "SCCjo7XleTnFT_wD6vW35g", "text": "This is a pretty good fitness center. The hours are good and the facility is clean. Much of the exercise/weight equipment machines are older generation with some not very modern at all. This club is however one of the better than average fitness outfits in Phoneix. I do enjoy going here.", "business_id": "cPTTiNWQA8PFvba9iXzi-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jczWK2z1fLTxkLCm08sxOA", "review_id": "fmIFWwvu_pCmlCbadIaGZQ", "text": "DON'T BRING YOUR CHILDREN HERE!!! I BEG YOU!!! Parag Sampat, manager is a creep. \n\nToday I walked in and forgot my scan card so the worker at the front immediately was not willing to work with us and look up our account or photo in the system. We then proceeded to tell them that this is the first time we are here with our 5 year old and wanted to try out the play place. We are trying to give money to these people and have them watch our kid and he says to me \"Well you know the kid zone is only open for another 45 minutes right?\" Hmmm... seems like a rude response. \n\nWe then are given a waiver that is required for our son to enter the play zone.. the man chuckles at me and says, \"THATS JUST INCASE WE DECIDE TO THROW YOUR KID AROUND.\"\n\nI ask for his manager, he smiles and says he's the manager. My husband says he needs to give us the number for whoever is in charge of him and he resists giving us any info to contact his boss. Finally he handed us a phone number and we filed an official complaint. Unfortunately we live near Anthem and there aren't any other locations close to us or we would have relocated.", "business_id": "cPTTiNWQA8PFvba9iXzi-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LYGZXqR8zAXB-0gBD2RKig", "review_id": "xaehaGSFo4WBRfElO2IjGw", "text": "Just like any gym, this location has its perks and its irks. I recently moved (my old gym was the one on 83rd/Union Hills, nice location but lacking some things), and this is now the closest location to me, so here I am. \n\nWEIGHTLIFTING AREA:\nWhen you first walk in...the weights area stinks. Literally. It smells because there is hardly any airflow. Yes, they have ceiling fans, but you can stand under them and not even feel it. Once your nose acclimates to the smell, it's not so bad. My old LA did not have this smell issue, nor does the one on Camelback/7th. Definitely not something I'm excited about. Also, lack of airflow means you are going to sweat a lot more here than you would if the air wasn't so hot and stagnant. Also, it seems like there is an abundance of creeper dudes and a lot of people doing weird/atypical sh*t here...not sure what that's about. \n\nThis location has a LOT of equipment, but they are often busy (parking lot is often packed), so it makes sense. They have a mix of some old and some newer machines, e.g., they have some old...and I mean f***ing DINOSAUR leg curl machines. \n\nThey have not two but THREE squat racks, my god could you ask for more? They also have several cages, so if you want to squat/deadlift, and some douchey bro is curling in the squat rack, amazingly, you have options. There are lots of wires too, so you don't always have to wait for some dude occupying two wires doing a 30 minute superset on chest.  They are missing a couple things I'd like them to have, such as a wide grip hammer strength chest, but they do have decline, flat and incline hammer strength. They also have a T-bar, which is something that not every location has, so that's cool. \n\nThey have a lot of free weights, so you're not always having to wait for someone using the dumbells you want to use. \n\nCARDIO: \nThis place has a sh**ton of cardio machines, yet every single machine (besides the handbikes, but really, who uses those besides that creepy guy with the long hair?) have those darned TVs on them. I must be the only person in the world who prefers to do cardio WITHOUT a monitor 12 inches in front of my face. I much prefer the machines without the integrated TVs, but I digress. When I am not running for cardio, I like to use the stairs, but I'm not a fan of the stairs they have here. They seem to be an older model with more narrow steps that are just a little too hazardous for my liking. They also have a pool, racquetball court, studio, spin, basketball court- but all that crap I never use. \n\nTL;DR:\nThis location is fine. It has what I need for lifting, it's just stinky and hot, and I never want to do cardio here.", "business_id": "cPTTiNWQA8PFvba9iXzi-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OA5ViddwAaMW8wFagOFOxQ", "review_id": "VYNr1e2hErfWKrFWkwycOQ", "text": "Moved to northern Phoenix and this was the nearest LA Fitness to me. I was told that this gym is the largest LA Fitness in Arizona and has the latest equipment. It is certainly large, it has 3 squat racks and 2 power racks but some of the machines (seated leg extension and prone leg curls, just to name a few) are outdated compared to the previous LA Fitness that I came from. There's a lot of classes from yoga to cycling that this gym offers so finding a class shouldn't be difficult. Most people playing on the basketball court seem to think that they're play for the NBA championship and most patrons don't wipe down the equipment/machines after they're done. There's the many typical gym stereotypes to you find at any gym, the grunter, the skips leg day, the bro scientists, naked person roaming the locker room, the half or quarter repper, and the list goes on. What really disappointed me about this particular LA Fitness is that the use of chalk is prohibited by the general manager, not by the membership contract. When one dead lifts 405 without straps, chalk is your best friend. The prohibited use of chalk is so lame that this gym should put the letter P in front of LA, followed by the letters N-E-T for the new gym name.", "business_id": "cPTTiNWQA8PFvba9iXzi-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XXp9yRVL0F0mjk1m6LB4yw", "review_id": "Osr2QEslQusYXFtwIedQcA", "text": "I have started going here and really enjoy this place. This is the biggest LA Fitness in the area, therefore it is always crowded but never had any issues with getting on the machines I needed to use. I have not had issues with the gym at all. No issues with getting onto the machines, smell issues or rude management.", "business_id": "cPTTiNWQA8PFvba9iXzi-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T-SKJo372IHScyKTlgpJhA", "review_id": "DIQZJpWYlCTghbeXcf2zIw", "text": "I have a good experience with the gym except for once huge problem there personal training. Go someplace else then them.. Expensive and the contract is terrible. They don't return your calls. Just bad business. \n\nBack to the gym the spin class is the best. Try Nick class 5:30am mon-tue", "business_id": "cPTTiNWQA8PFvba9iXzi-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XXp9yRVL0F0mjk1m6LB4yw", "review_id": "eOEru1GLAiCCBlR7970fHA", "text": "Update: \n\nAfter I have spent more time at this gym I have to rate this gym to a 3. The SMELL once you walk in this place is awful, plus there needs to be more air flow in the weight area.  All the elliptical machines need to be updated. The tv's do not work all the time and the volume needs to be checked out.", "business_id": "cPTTiNWQA8PFvba9iXzi-w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UV6WkH0W-OC_OVEeN9GD3g", "review_id": "5pIdDNbxTI3yTGAT_5AN2A", "text": "Under new ownership after a few rocky years (original owner passed away last year).  Very friendly salon with excellent staff.", "business_id": "mVFC6uFv9iOH3ckSuZTNJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KBgFoYsM9Sr0tGDm2jH5LA", "review_id": "Ilyoo1unrjQdHKwGfeC5qg", "text": "This salon is great! I see Christine and have been going to her for years for my hair and eyebrows. She knows how to make me look good!", "business_id": "mVFC6uFv9iOH3ckSuZTNJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TmxhScxOeQcCm3V0oUQHsA", "review_id": "41pAut05uQ0V4_Sba4iwrA", "text": "I moved to Arizona in 2010 and having been going to Christine ever since based on a recommendation from a friend. She is amazing with my hair and she is always on time :) the salon is beautiful and everyone is always so friendly!", "business_id": "mVFC6uFv9iOH3ckSuZTNJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pEmb5ZA1rKidqZ8fSM8W3w", "review_id": "EiEO8Tr7yaWb3QytaIOzsg", "text": "I love all the girls who work here, Krissy is my beautician, she is the best!  I always make her cut my hair how she thinks it should look, I have yet to be disappointed!\nI would recommend anyone to her!", "business_id": "mVFC6uFv9iOH3ckSuZTNJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RGtpTG4mwDbavyLF2VA6-A", "review_id": "PNwpEnoujxCN9k_COpPXvg", "text": "completely ruined my hair today.  it was platinum blonde, asked for ombre and now my hair is black/grey.  thanks christine.", "business_id": "mVFC6uFv9iOH3ckSuZTNJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Xx2LhSmS6uZh0xmKHJA0CQ", "review_id": "1U26Qn_hAgsAjCodVRE5Sw", "text": "Christine is awesome! She has been doing my hair for years and always looks like perfection! Go see her!! (: Overall, Beautyworx is amazing!!", "business_id": "mVFC6uFv9iOH3ckSuZTNJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7d28hJKro5XRUlYLXC-3sw", "review_id": "kK10Lo-BHCJJTMN_xavwlA", "text": "I received the best pedicure I've ever had in my entire life today with Maya! She has magic hands, she gives the best massages hands down! I had to start with that tidbit of information, but I also had a fantastic manicure and eyebrow wax. \nUnlike most pedicures, where they give you the \"obligatory\" foot massage with the lotion, where they ruin it - asking if you want to pay more for 5 minutes instead of just letting you relax, Maya loves to make sure you have the best possible experience! She massages during the scrub, the lotion, and wherever she notices you are holding tension. She doesn't turn on a timer and watch it tick, she checks in with you to make sure you are doing okay and at the end of it your feet look and feel amazing! You might miss this place as it is tucked in a shopping center, but once you walk inside, it's an oasis of beauty and relaxation. Everyone who works there is really sweet and they just want to make sure you taken care of, it's kind of like the Cheers of nail salons, everyone knows everyone and if you are new, they will go out of their way to make sure you feel like it's your home too.", "business_id": "mVFC6uFv9iOH3ckSuZTNJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1fERJYlHjZx-dn7NMrOKvg", "review_id": "VRubJSj2lX4hiAmvsbOcPw", "text": "Got my hair do there today by Chelsea. She did an excellent job. She is great at color and highlights. Loved the way it turned out. Will be back for sure.", "business_id": "mVFC6uFv9iOH3ckSuZTNJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yGRXd7mYWRXg286TvbtvqQ", "review_id": "3c6l8YiftCQHNVnHXuXA5g", "text": "Have been going to Krissy for years as well as my daughters!  We love her and now that she works at  her mother's salon...it rocks even more!  Comfortable and fun!", "business_id": "mVFC6uFv9iOH3ckSuZTNJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UGa2fmH_7JgI1WfG1cVVZg", "review_id": "yGh76PbLkmRQT8KFz5vZWA", "text": "Great service!! I've gotten hair extensions here multiple times and I always leave with exactly what I want! This is the place to go!", "business_id": "mVFC6uFv9iOH3ckSuZTNJA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "LB7HoDg61yWP2CjrueeJUQ", "review_id": "KztOm9oOlbWaE6F0SDD8_A", "text": "Dr. Nick Warner is great at what he does, concerned about care, not just billing and works harder on me when I'm in his office than any other Dr. I have seen. He is a guy who seems to be aware that he is providing a SERVICE - and delivers it with great skill and compassion. Take it from a reformed skeptic like me and see him for help when you need it. I have also bought massage gift certicicates as gifts with 5 star reviews. He treated me after some stupid cow slammed into me at full speed while I was stopped at a red light and helped reduce chronic and agonizing pain pain I suffered for almost a year.", "business_id": "HtI_uDwZ-obk--VW4JjWHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "vwLmvuSyt2qervMRFennHw", "review_id": "AMQlnkyPbzAWw0j1ZbldXQ", "text": "Dr. Nick Warner is awesome. His treatment space is clean, quiet. Dr. Warner  is pleasant, respectful and very rofessional. I wish I could give him 6 stars.\n\nDr. Warner observes an obvious  knowledge of advanced anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and chiropractic. \n\nHe is strong and gives great adjustments, utilizing a soft tissue technique called Trigger Point Therapy prior to adjusting. He knows how to \"melt knots\" and find those troubled spots. It's obvious that he enjoys teaching when going over the symptoms, what he's doing, why he's doing it,, and what you can expect both during the session, and afterward.\n\nHe is intuitive, which is very important in someone who is a bodywork healthcare professional.  It's obvious that he is educated well in his craft. He is compassionate and a fantastic listener and gets down to the nitty gritty. The best part is he genuinely wants to find the root of the problem and fix it. \n\nDr Warner is hands down my top choice for chiropractic care in Phoenix. What I really like about Dr. Warner is he  prioritizes patient healing and independence, and his treatment plans are effective and efficient.  You will not spend years going to his office three times per week, because he truly wants to see his patients get better and go on to do all the things they love to do.  To this end, Dr. Warner offers exercises, stretches and other lifestyle modifications to his patients so they can continue their healing outside of his office.\n\nI highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a fantastic chiropractor.  I wouldn't consider going to any other chiropractor.", "business_id": "HtI_uDwZ-obk--VW4JjWHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cjDbQWRr5zvOs6gz63cI_Q", "review_id": "HyGQyyyad6AUDapr-Pnnbg", "text": "Dr Warner is great, acupressure and chiropractic work together fixed me right up.", "business_id": "HtI_uDwZ-obk--VW4JjWHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vRfsb6lIeO1-eF6gT3DQhA", "review_id": "aYOquadYnz43spCjyy5gaA", "text": "Dr. Nick Warner always does a great job! He is always professional and has a clean, peaceful atmosphere. I'll go again and again with any back problems.", "business_id": "HtI_uDwZ-obk--VW4JjWHw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sALB8-F04S9VcZMF_GkGUA", "review_id": "6_stz7XrcmFS5J6qAoeqjA", "text": "Upon walking into Office Max I felt I was entering a deserted business. I mean seriously, I saw no one.. And I mean no one.. For a good 15 minutes! I wandered the aisles in need of a rubber stamp pad to fit my wedding monogram .. Up and down the aisles.. Again. Finally!! Yay! There's another human life amongst me..& he took me to my stamp area. Check out was odd.. The girl was umboxing supplies on the check out area..& her manager acted like I just may be bothering their task for wanting to pay... Ok.. Get me outta here..", "business_id": "g1IglHvNZTSAO3u6MR5Z2A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k6ZQA3DJ2EfZJMmadBlWNw", "review_id": "0aTUBnG413aqzwwXo0drKg", "text": "Slightly Eastern European in mood and appearance. If I was a betting man, I would bet by the time you read this review that this location is closed.", "business_id": "g1IglHvNZTSAO3u6MR5Z2A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eEKnUb-_r4R_c54jqPSnbw", "review_id": "7TrMyuU1Sfp2Ej-16Q_Qig", "text": "Holy cow.... I walked in to this specific office max looking for a few simple office items. When I began asking a member of the staff about a \"top of the line binding machine\", his response was \"it's ok, I don't think it will break on you but it's not a good one\". Last thing a sales person should ever tell a customer. I think the staff here needs refresher training in product knowledge and customer service skills. Oh well.... There's always stapled.", "business_id": "g1IglHvNZTSAO3u6MR5Z2A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fNiiCD--jGZcFSTc94yHSQ", "review_id": "EDZLBA7aMUdZRnABTLLViQ", "text": "If you like to waste your money-shop here for ink cartridges!  Of course needing to get a printing project in the mail the next morning I ran out of ink. Thinking a quick trip to Office Max will take care of the issue, I'd quickly pick up the ink cartridges---I had purchased cartridges earlier this year from Amazon for $27 and Office Max charged $77!!  Needless to say I had to buy the cartridges from Office Max-from now on will order my cartridge sets from Amazon even if I don't need them immediately.", "business_id": "g1IglHvNZTSAO3u6MR5Z2A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0B8XHsrWEaa4A35GDwCRbg", "review_id": "QmyLseCKCcqjEm1d3zrakg", "text": "Nice staff. I am always stunned as to how much it costs to ship things.", "business_id": "PteuCTWiE-R-TtjhnO3qDg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MKnIpmTfppiMENTxclQLXg", "review_id": "h6khM-kr4PUj8rkzg4Hqxg", "text": "Though staff seems friendly, they are not knowledgeable about shipping valuable things, how insuring a package works and completely overpriced. \n\nI used their services to ship a sewing machine. They charge $25 to put it in a box and wrap it with bubble tape.  I was charged $136 for postage and insurance (though not enough insurance to cover the machine if it broke while shipping because she didn't know how).  I felt that I was paying way too much but was in a time crunch so I accepted and left (did not get an actual copy of any shipping forms because she said she had to keep all copies including the one that says \"customer copy\"). \n\nOnce my package arrived my feeling of being overcharged was confirmed.  Of the $136 I paid for postage and insurance, it only really cost $77 to send. Upon contacting the owner, I was told there was no error and the +75% markup was the retail price because they have no affiliation with UPS and thats how they earn money to stay in business.  Had I taken my package to the US Postal Service  up the street at Cave Creek I would have gotten better service and paid over $50 LESS for my shipment. \n\nI would give this store 1 STAR because of my experience and feeling that they are extremely overpriced and \"shady\". I gave it 2 STARS however because the item that I sent, did arrive in 1 piece and in the amount of time I was promised. Just feel bitter that I was so severely overcharged for their services. \n\nWon't do business here again. Would recommend using the USPS or the UPS store at Bell and 32nd St - haven't had any issue there before.", "business_id": "PteuCTWiE-R-TtjhnO3qDg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NRBhz5ptfd_GNb0dArTggQ", "review_id": "g9HQiQBKvEzwnDoJgkrWQQ", "text": "Most of the staff are friendly and helpful and the store offers a lot of different services, including key cutting, mailbox rentals, and photo-copying, though it is a very small shop.\n\nI have a mailbox here and fairly consistently get mail that's supposed to go to an adjacent box.  When I report it, they always say they'll ask the distributor to be more careful, but I can't say I've noticed much change.  I wonder how much mail of mine has gone to another box?\n\nThe main complaint I have relates to the cost of mail services.  GASP!!  Holy crap!!!  Be prepared to pay a premium.  They are overpriced, as also noted by several other reviewers.\n\nTIP: For US Postal Service in the same shopping center, visit the Hallmark Store to the west.  They store itself has the worst service ever (see my review), but they have an in-store postal branch outlet...at least for now.  That may change when the USPS goes belly-up...", "business_id": "PteuCTWiE-R-TtjhnO3qDg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6vnmoqk18If3GtF0WGmpow", "review_id": "i5O92rG9ooLIlkGgDmG8dw", "text": "Would give a zero, this Indian lady wants to talk on the phone more then help customers and was quick to say \"my computer is down\" popcopy!", "business_id": "PteuCTWiE-R-TtjhnO3qDg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5lq4LkrviYgQ4LJNsBYHcA", "review_id": "gnX-RH5aicDeQTeXZ3oyow", "text": "Not cheap, but friendly and efficient - open on a Saturday with good hours and location...no complaints.", "business_id": "PteuCTWiE-R-TtjhnO3qDg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xlymrTsHDL5bI6eZizSwzw", "review_id": "Dn7asjb8p32dZTL_-PFQog", "text": "Arguably the slowest ups store I've been to. Took 9 minutes for one employee to ship one box and 8 min for the other employee to ship a letter. It was kind of amazing to watch. If there's any other ups near you, try it.", "business_id": "PteuCTWiE-R-TtjhnO3qDg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lAc1VasE7JVoTptS2eDMkg", "review_id": "TQevGGREUC_xlcAgid_cCA", "text": "Regularly visit UPS locations all along Bell Rd as I have a small painting business with my fiancee and often ship express tubes with canvas in them. This location is by far the worst experience we've ever had with UPS. We had our tubes and canvas ready to pack on site and only needed to borrow some packing tape to get everything together. We were told by the owner that \"it would cost us\" and he pointed to the wall behind us where Scotch packing tape w/dispensers and rolls of thicker tape with out a dispensers were hanging. Fine. We don't usually expect to have to pay for tape since every other store offers it for free for people to pack items themselves. We decided to grab the roll with out the plastic cutting dispenser since those have had a history of breaking in my experience. We turned back around to ask to possibly use their more heavy duty dispenser but the guy had disappeared into a mail room. We called to him a couple times, \"Sir?...sir??\". Nothing. A little louder and I woke him up and got him to come back into our ongoing conversation. \"Sir, we'll buy this roll but can we use your cutting dispenser?\" \"No. No, I can't allow that. Those tapes have cutting dispensers there.\" We could tell this guy clearly didn't want to give us an inch of courtesy and the reason was unclear. We were nothing but pleasant to him. We placed the roll back on the wall and left. Obviously this guy gets so much business he doesn't need us to ever come back again as customers.", "business_id": "PteuCTWiE-R-TtjhnO3qDg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XQS0MX2_j1MCo1aVpcaCvQ", "review_id": "iiU4LUpcEounbr-mU1Mp8w", "text": "When Dr. Albert told me that he doesn't crack bones as a chiropractor, I was a little surprised and I was a little intrigued.  Instead, Dr. Albert uses a holistic approach to correct the whole body physically and mentally to make me feel better.  His techniques are gentler and unique.  You have to experience it to feel it.\n\nHe is a great guy and when I told him about Yelp and I was going to be the first one to review his clinic, he was so thrilled.", "business_id": "w3RRGWhObLI0bLAJ4fsyKQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_zrQxClHIBmtZq-Psb9YKA", "review_id": "FkklsQvLGUDLWsCuf6eXBA", "text": "This man has truly changed my life in so many ways!!!  I have suffered from back and neck pain for years and have endured several surgeries, only to have the pain return.  Dr. Albert has set me free from the constant pain and need for pain medication.  I am a totally different person thanks to his amazing technique.\n\nAt first, I was skeptical as he is not like the traditional - snap, crackle and pop chiropractors.  I felt like with them I was constantly having to go several times a week for months on end; which was difficult and the pain always returned.  In the beginning with Dr. Albert I went a couple times a week and instantly felt amazing.  He explained it would take my body some time to get used to the technique and after a couple of weeks I was pain free.  I now only need to see him maybe once a month to keep things in shape and am amazed at how differently I feel.  \n\nI would highly recommend this highly gifted to man to everyone!!!", "business_id": "w3RRGWhObLI0bLAJ4fsyKQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1c9EGfpM4rmA_cW1cy-diQ", "review_id": "k0luLeVfhsmn6999TEsB4g", "text": "Dr. Albert is my go-to doctor for health care. I have been a patient for 13 years and he has helped me with everything from relieving neck and back pain to knee pain. When I suddenly developed Bell's Palsy, the hospital wanted to give me cortisone, I called Dr. Albert before I did that and asked him if he could treat me, he absolutely cured my Bell's Palsy in 3 weeks with acupuncture treatments. I don't hesitate to recommend this caring healer and have to many friend..", "business_id": "w3RRGWhObLI0bLAJ4fsyKQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UvmZpW218DKp29akWsNuSA", "review_id": "EMRF8zp6xVBJgz4vD-cowQ", "text": "I fell 26 feet off a telephone pole 7 years ago, doctors want to sedate me and eventually do surgery. My only relief has been in the form of narcotics for 7 years. I met Dr. Albert three days ago and had my first treatment. When I learned there would be no cracking or popping I was very skeptical and excited. Since my first visit my pain has all but disappeared. I stopped taking my meds and am practicing moving as he suggests. For the first time ever I am able to walk and sit normally. \n\nDr. Albert is amazing and I am so glad to have met him! What a great experience!", "business_id": "w3RRGWhObLI0bLAJ4fsyKQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "78akFsTwDcO0i0NlDZX3SQ", "review_id": "VaQ-1SCT671BSO4PKgxtLA", "text": "WOW! This place is cool. Furniture Affair is a model home furniture resale shop. They've got everything from furniture and art to lamps and accessories -- and all at really reasonable prices. The get new shipments in regularly and I was told their stuff sells fairly quickly.\n\nOne catch -- no returns or refunds.", "business_id": "ZL4N0P5ogHFyD-XL06pDTQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RYUX8y_1-IyLKy3Pc93_zg", "review_id": "MhB6gi5sgvLtYXaHEINk-w", "text": "I must admit, I first decided to check out Furniture Affair because I used to drive by their billborad on my way to work every day, and I thought their ad was cute and catchy - a girl in a leopard-print dress laying upside down on a couch, with the text that says \"being cheap isn't always a bad thing\". Well, Furniture Affair, I couldn't agree more!\n\nI was impressed by the size of the store, and the selection of furniture, which was in good condition, and home accessories galore. Rugs, comforters, lamps, framed wall prints, and of course a kids' section. \n\nAlthough I didn't end up purchasing anything on my visit, I feel comfort in knowing that I stumbled upon one of Phoenix's bargain gems. Once I buy that new mansion, I know just the place to find everything I need to cheaply furnish it... in a classy way, of course.", "business_id": "ZL4N0P5ogHFyD-XL06pDTQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xdWsnbaTEfBMVHttqZDHxg", "review_id": "GiAOkqWgTF00QTOdNE4seg", "text": "I'm breaking my default 3 star furniture store rule as I made no purchase, but this place is impressive.  Bookmarked after Sarah K reviewed, I'm glad I made the looooooong trek to N. Phx (not too hard if you get off the 101)... there's a huge variety of furniture w/ some bargain prices.  If you've shopped around, prices in your head start getting reset higher (furniture conspiracy?), so coming to this place is refreshing where prices seem at the most reasonable and w/out worrying if the furniture will fall apart.\n\nThe claim is this is model home staging furniture to be cleared out.  Until my home is furnished, I'll make a point to swing by to see how the inventory changes and snag me a good deal.", "business_id": "ZL4N0P5ogHFyD-XL06pDTQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FdxUhQ2orufg_eMgWAoH6Q", "review_id": "c2rRoBc_VUOynyByv-3AJw", "text": "Furniture Affair is awesome! They have a great variety of affordable furniture and accessories that you don't see everywhere else.", "business_id": "ZL4N0P5ogHFyD-XL06pDTQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tDnhgDLVZsfv7phsw0SWlA", "review_id": "jSK87SBU4fcHC9c94hYtyA", "text": "was disappointed that several slightly used pieces i was looking at actually cost more than buying the same item completely new!! thank goodness for smart phones and being able to research things on the spot!! hopefully more consumers start doing that at places like this.", "business_id": "ZL4N0P5ogHFyD-XL06pDTQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WWCXaMgNYkuFhup3QTidTw", "review_id": "PP-oE2UfOYaEnc74vM_DvA", "text": "Since I have plenty of furniture, but needed a few accessories, we took the long trek to north PHX.  The store has an interesting selection of model home accessories, model home furniture, and other upholstery and case goods that appear to be either used or possibly from model homes.    I was hoping for more model home linens, and while they did have some, the colors and style weren't what I was looking for (not their fault).  Definitely worth a stop if looking for furnishings or accessories.  They had unique pieces that could definitely be a conversation starter and many quality pieces that would last much longer than furniture found in lower-end furniture stores that are so prevalent throughout the valley.", "business_id": "ZL4N0P5ogHFyD-XL06pDTQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u1fxUYcCZsiazNmczJh0hQ", "review_id": "sPQYXCDKDH6vNhbtXv5oUQ", "text": "Furniture Affair is the best store to pick up high end furniture for half the cost. There are a lot of items to look at and it can be overwhelming because the some of the items are heavily used.  I have picked up beautiful artificial plants and trees for the home . I probably saved over 300.00.", "business_id": "ZL4N0P5ogHFyD-XL06pDTQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8N3ORTs6KsZTnHgd0obT5g", "review_id": "KqxZkvwG0hmPfGrLprYaHw", "text": "This place has a huge selection for furniture and accessories from model homes. It's a great place to look for unique items for your home. There are some high end pieces for a great price but don't assume that the prices are always the best. I have seen pieces that were priced higher here than I paid for the identical new items. Also, examine everything closely before you buy. There are no refunds or returns and the showroom lighting is dim. It's easy to miss nicks, scratches, and dings.", "business_id": "ZL4N0P5ogHFyD-XL06pDTQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4geN7XIiYLBKSVfAykNmrw", "review_id": "X1XGhqc7YFsnYwQ79gep0A", "text": "Hit or miss....sometimes you can find great furniture at great prices and sometime...meh.  Just the luck of the draw!  But, there's always lots to look at and you never know what treasure you'll stumble across.  As another poster said, check your \"finds\" carefully...they do not accept returns.  Staff is friendly and FA has some terrific sales (sign up for their email).  Definitely a \"must-visit\" when you need quality furniture!", "business_id": "ZL4N0P5ogHFyD-XL06pDTQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QhuESGhOQWnKqwlSrISm8A", "review_id": "yXIWGKyErIqIrDEcmJgzAA", "text": "Great selection of model home furniture.  Arranged in very fashionable settings.  Pieces to match any budget, I only with my budget was bigger..", "business_id": "ZL4N0P5ogHFyD-XL06pDTQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8N3ORTs6KsZTnHgd0obT5g", "review_id": "jd-zR9BFMXN5kvS5V0IyAA", "text": "Love coming back here to look for new treasures. They have everything from formal dinning sets (a recent purchase of mine) to lamps, vases, and silk plants. Jon is very friendly and helpful.", "business_id": "ZL4N0P5ogHFyD-XL06pDTQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rx9jg0_Tvr3NGjGvdA0SZQ", "review_id": "Vsv8gOVy67nKSPBUmbAt-A", "text": "We are new to AZ and were looking for a furniture store that would have different items than you find in your average furniture store. I read a few of the Yelp reviews, so I knew what to expect and I saw the price range was lower than another store I was interested in. My husband and I went in there with one item in mind, a tv stand. The good news...we found it about half way through the store. The only problem was that it was outside our budget, so we were going to leave empty handed. \n\nOn our way to the door the gentleman working there, asked if we had made a decision on the piece we liked. (My husband had offered him $50 less than the sticker price, yet he initially wouldn't budge on the price). My husband told him, that we liked the piece, yet it still was outside our budget. The gentleman said \"let me see what I can do.\" He played with the calculator and/or computer for a bit than came back with an offer. The offer was a $27.00+ savings from the sticker price. We appreciated that he was willing to drop the price and we really wanted the item, so we purchased it. \n\nIn addition, to the great customer service upon the sale, the employees that loaded my husband's vehicle were exceptional. First of all, they were very much concerned that we were able to make the pieces fit in my husband's Rav4 without our having to make several trips. Also, they were very mindful that we have enough room for everyone to sit and that the piece or the car would not be damaged in the process.\n\nHours later, it is in our home, all electronics are on the shelves and hooked up, and we are thrilled. The item fits perfectly, does the job we purchased it for, looks great with our decor, and was fairly priced. We couldn't be happier!!!\n\nI rated it a five-star because of their customer service. They were willing to come down on the price and were careful in loading my husband's car. It's a store that you may not always find what you are looking for the first time, so be prepared to be patient; we just got lucky.", "business_id": "ZL4N0P5ogHFyD-XL06pDTQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "WqFglJaJHWOt8M2haDoqAg", "text": "Crappy Cleaners. I was very disappointed with the way my clothes came back. The shirt with pleats looked like they put it in the dryer, had to take it to a different place to get it done right .", "business_id": "AOk-iOQ0UtHio-EOiYnUPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Z9R_BFt5MFUYVFeCeZ3x6g", "review_id": "3zhQF3QWvozn1uB_F6E9jw", "text": "This has been my every day cleaners for a couple of years.  The ownership has changed in the last 8 months and they have updated their systems quite a bit.  I spend almost $80 a month on dry cleaning and I have never had a problem here.  I see no reason to pay $3-$4 a garment with the amount of clothes I'm running through a dry cleaner each month.  The staff is polite and knows me by name.  I would recommend.", "business_id": "AOk-iOQ0UtHio-EOiYnUPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bHC_Cpv6QW7jSlJHR4_0Rg", "review_id": "xq5YL8YldUPPopiVBdVg6g", "text": "I took four tops and four pairs of pants. The pants were creased well. They have installed a computer system to provide a professional ticket. Easy to read tickets. My clothes were ready the next business day by 9 am. They do accept debit cards with a $.50 fee. I will return.", "business_id": "AOk-iOQ0UtHio-EOiYnUPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KLekdmo4FdNnP0huUhzZNw", "review_id": "-nPZhw2lHK9B0sbTRmYsnQ", "text": "I think this is named Cambridge Cleaners now. And it is $2.50 an item. But...having been a dry cleaners daughter I am not impressed. At all. Yes.....you get what you pay for but they are not able to get a simple salad dressing spot out of my husband's polo shirts. It has not been washed or thrown in the dryer which sets stains. It is not laundered- it is supposedly pre- spotted and then dry cleaned. 5 of the 7 had to be returned. I know it can come out. I have taken the very same shirts to another cleaners and voila- not a problem. SO why can't they get it out? I do not recommend and I won't go back.", "business_id": "AOk-iOQ0UtHio-EOiYnUPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4DsUW5yuIkUcZ9Eu7p7EuA", "review_id": "cJzNo8K1spz54oEjCLrztw", "text": "I have been going here for years and they are consistently good.  I have been shocked at the prices some other cleaners charge!  If  a button ends up missing they replace it, no problem.  That hasn't happened in a long time.  A couple of times they couldn't  get a stain out that came out at home in the washing machine but that only happens a handful of times.  Also, the girl who works evenings is very nice.  Give her a raise!  She's great.  She remembers my name.  With the amount of business they have, that's impressive.", "business_id": "AOk-iOQ0UtHio-EOiYnUPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PkL1_hGEl3r069k7DrBAcA", "review_id": "OLzFRuYLQ-D5Mtba2ihLaw", "text": "It's the standard setup for strip mall nail salons, but I think that they have newer chairs with very powerful massage action!  They're in the AJ's shopping area and it's only 17 bucks!  I didn't realize when I walked in that it was 10 minutes to closing, but they took me anyway and they didn't make me feel rushed at all.\n\nI tend to judge the inexpensive pedicures on whether or not I could have done it better.  I could not have done it better - they really paid attention to cuticles and the edges, so I don't have any chips. \n\nThey are open from 9am-7pm Mon-Sat and 11am-5pm on Sun.", "business_id": "z9RjkAPe-00LGoBJjQadOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xHBCpvJe5Db0FBLqt0OnmA", "review_id": "Qgc0RV6O4isl9JvVPeRvtA", "text": "We loved this place!  They took us in even though  it was right at their closing time.  They made us feel so welcome and did a wonderful job with our pedicures and manicures.  They were efficient and funny too!   The artwork on my pedicure was beautiful.", "business_id": "z9RjkAPe-00LGoBJjQadOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OYpsdMcpdCdlkknpgpFMLA", "review_id": "n5a49R64ZRll51wlg92flw", "text": "Recommend. Came in during my lunch hour on a whim and was extremely happy with the result. $20 ($17+tip) for a leg massage/pedi. The woman who was giving me the pedicure was so sweet and welcoming. Love her. Will definitely be back.", "business_id": "z9RjkAPe-00LGoBJjQadOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OYpsdMcpdCdlkknpgpFMLA", "review_id": "bY2hsd4MARYZo3VdJK3aCw", "text": "The true test of a pedicure? It's almost a month later and my toes still look great.", "business_id": "z9RjkAPe-00LGoBJjQadOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "My9DUYlhgwARA-6JJ8_Y6Q", "review_id": "h31AkDZcF7r7oI03GYoJIA", "text": "I really like this place. \n\nI first went here because they are by my house and they had a sign for a spa pedicure for $16.99 and you really can't beat that. My pedicure lasted a month...which is really great!\n\nThe employees here are really nice and they pretty much closed up the shop so that I could get my nails done here with all my bridesmaids for my wedding last month. They are very comptetively priced and they do a great job. \n\nThe only downfall I would give this place is that it is and older building and pretty small, so if they don't have a lot of technicians working you may have to wait awhile.", "business_id": "z9RjkAPe-00LGoBJjQadOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "vsXP832M0kOxKpfduD7dWw", "review_id": "jAJG88V5BFyLR8FbiIfbkg", "text": "Nothing fancy here but the price is right: $17 for a pedicure and plenty of polish colors to choose from.", "business_id": "z9RjkAPe-00LGoBJjQadOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sL2Ty7wTDfPvPcHtmXosdQ", "review_id": "eMi-ITIj0A8U50RBIeoaXg", "text": "Love this place... staff is friendly...nails always look great.. and pretty inexpensive. My new regular nail place !", "business_id": "z9RjkAPe-00LGoBJjQadOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gq9Gz_bcegUVLkq51tl7DA", "review_id": "f0hgx6RcBen8YsJ5ER9gHw", "text": "Great Service.  Only $17 for spa pedicure- I did $5 for callus removal, $5 for design - set of shellac $40.  Very quick, didn't have to wait around.  Good technician.", "business_id": "z9RjkAPe-00LGoBJjQadOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cu3GC3ZklhfVWlzRSAM-Mw", "review_id": "iv57k1DgE6NgSd5TQQCDcQ", "text": "Dangerously dirty!", "business_id": "z9RjkAPe-00LGoBJjQadOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FbPoX8EIFYI2YQ2n-C2ITQ", "review_id": "Yqm6_QrPsKZ66xvVPRNYGQ", "text": "I don't usually get mani-pedi's and my experience here does not make me want to go back.  My manicure and spa pedicure was all of 30 minutes and cost $34 with tip.  In the past I have spent about an hour or more at other salons.   I probably will try another place when I decide to do this again.", "business_id": "z9RjkAPe-00LGoBJjQadOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2KNPtV5E44vAiEr5BvMkUA", "review_id": "5wGZOEbZXpbrllrLRfIobA", "text": "We ended up here after being turned away from 2 other nail spots (one was very busy, the other was closing in a few minutes). When we got to Princess Pro Nail, they were busy as well and told us to come back in 30 minutes...so we went next door for a little delicious Mexican food and headed back to get our nails did (I guess they didn't really expect us to actually come back? Mwhahahahaa!)\n\nGreat personalities working there. Had alot of fun talking with Tony, the nail tech. Decided to go with the shellac (gel) nail polish and he did a pretty decent job. 100% better than the scruffy looking digits I marched through the door with. On a scale of 1-10, I would give them a 7...maybe an 8. If you are in the neighborhood, I'd give them a shot.", "business_id": "z9RjkAPe-00LGoBJjQadOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NYMe04U1lQl4DenhR4PNPw", "review_id": "4DWvUpfJWbjAD_adHwmpiA", "text": "Rushed and poor quality.", "business_id": "z9RjkAPe-00LGoBJjQadOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oD7Zw2IT3yvJrD4tudAcjA", "review_id": "bYWaKwUwLJQ1BVXvT00ffw", "text": "I was rushed! The whole time. My pedicure took 13 min they didnt push my cuticle I asked not to trim my nails. They trimmed my freaking nails!!!  I went back and for between 2 people like they wer tag teaming my pedicure.  By far the worst ive ever had. 3 days later my polished looked like crap and my cuticles wer not trimmed or pushed", "business_id": "z9RjkAPe-00LGoBJjQadOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_8_9cpbfB01T4OrhZ8cDDQ", "review_id": "02bAyl566umZ1PsHJpHIrA", "text": "I have trying all different nails salon in the neighborhoods on a Shellac Gel manicure and now i have found the right place. I really like to go here the nail tech is great. Tony do a really good job on a shellac Gel manicure Is stay on my nails more than two weeks.  Also There pedicure special is only $17.00. They didn't rush through there service at all like others nail salon. There customers service is great and this will be my nails salon from now on.", "business_id": "z9RjkAPe-00LGoBJjQadOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fKeLx4MFxJjDN7fbDi87Xw", "review_id": "zZ8F9qlO605wyqjFXbOukg", "text": "I come to this salon every time I visit Phoenix - they always do a nice job and the pedicure always lasts a long time.  Lisa the owner is always very accommodating and gives a great pedicure.", "business_id": "z9RjkAPe-00LGoBJjQadOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j8xop5FSspTfTyE9ZKu0Rw", "review_id": "cylNNt7h_bf72CyWqL1szQ", "text": "Like another reviewer, I have been looking for a good regular place for a shellac manicure done right and this fits the bill. I also appreciate the big tv with news or sports playing. It beats the heck out of elevator music. I'll admit, I'm not in this for the massage and all the frills. Tony gets my nails done efficiently, it's pleasant, and they look great for at least two weeks.", "business_id": "z9RjkAPe-00LGoBJjQadOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AGWrwMIXmwm_mv5aWpj5pQ", "review_id": "PMntq4NtHnrgwSoqh1mCsw", "text": "I gave one star bc I HAD to. I have never in my life been to such an unprofessional place in my life.  I'll spare the name of my \"stylist\" but why, idk. bottom line is, if you can't cut hair right, don't cut someones hair!!  I'll stick to letting the professionals at Honeycomb Organic Hair Salon  do my cutting from now on. How hard could it possibly be to trim BANGS?! THEY'RE ALREADY PARTED SHAPED! My bangs look disgusting and I'm not going to let that hack job TRY to fix them. Bs!", "business_id": "o9xelj7QXJryb7pWWmgd-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5lq4LkrviYgQ4LJNsBYHcA", "review_id": "jY_yTgI9zR_UowkjEF3tRg", "text": "Pleasant staff, no real wait time, and conveniently located close to home.  While I fully admit to being high maintenance in some ways I keep my hair a relatively simple process - just follow what is there, keep it even, and charge me less than $20 because whatever is left from President Jackson is your tip.  One star off for forcing me to listen to pop music for 20 minutes, but otherwise not too shabby at all.", "business_id": "o9xelj7QXJryb7pWWmgd-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u2I3T3raIvOOasHmpEzuPQ", "review_id": "9f5dba6gKQUuC_tlslpeLQ", "text": "Took care of me even though I didn't give them much to go on.  I appreciate the patience every time I'm here.", "business_id": "o9xelj7QXJryb7pWWmgd-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KJDymAcoPiW_vuqthGxfpQ", "review_id": "DiCyEUuGpGB8l1NDgAujXQ", "text": "Just went in for a quick trim.  Waited a couple of minutes for a stylist to be available, but it was early and they had only been open for about 30 minutes when I got there.  I was greeted right when I walked in and they let me know it would be a couple of minutes - so I was fine waiting.\n\nMy hair stylist was very friendly and did exactly what I wanted her to do with just trimming off the bottom ends of my hair so that I can grow out the layers I once decided were a good idea.\n\nOverall: A\nGood for a quick trim and service was friendly!", "business_id": "o9xelj7QXJryb7pWWmgd-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fsZTNitLmYQMrFCxHtbaDA", "review_id": "xUuq82LMis7_klw0nhJAgQ", "text": "If I could gives this place 0 stars I would! Worst experience ever! Horrible customer service and the lady who cut my hair messed up my bangs so bad! I can't believe she has a license to cut hair. Beware of the chola lady with red dike hair!", "business_id": "o9xelj7QXJryb7pWWmgd-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "qABKRj1ggJmtvrL9FMFtuA", "review_id": "Zo60t-bOg5KDV_STgRa8iA", "text": "Long story short, the quote to do the maintenance and a few repairs on my RX at Bell Lexus was $800 less than at Scottsdale Lexus and they could guarantee me an RX loaner (I needed the rear air and room for the stroller). Now I'm frugal so I would have driven all the way up there from Ahwatukee to save $100 but $800! That's crazy! Not only that, but they found things that Scottsdale Lexus didn't find and they were real, honest-to-god problems because my car quit making the exhaust leak sound after they fixed it (when it never had an exhaust leak). I'll definitely keep driving up there. It's farther away but it's by far worth it for the quality of service and the savings.", "business_id": "1pYcTdg1n7_S867aR4SAvw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "3v992z7jD9ao-HHherEcVg", "review_id": "DuUsj2vyhuApg5tlORmcIg", "text": "I think that it is difficult to differentiate between Lexus service centers as they all adhere to to relatively high standards, but I have to say that Bell Lexus is a a pure pleasure to have my car serviced at.  Like most dealerships I was not only able to book my appointment online but also able to get the first time and date I requested.  When you get to the covered service drive, you are always greeted and walked into your service consultant.  I work with Debi at Bell Lexus and she not only gets everything processed and my car in for service quickly but also always has a loaner ready to go.  This time it was a 2010 RX which made the fiancee happy because she is looking at one as her next car possibly.  It gave us the perfect opportunity to drive it around for the morning and see if it was something that we truly liked. I think we are in trouble because we both definitely thought it was a great car for her.  Back to the service though. I had my car in at 8:30 am and I had a call by noon that my 15,000 mile service was not only done but also my brakes had been replace (under warranty) at no extra charge.  I was back in my car (which they also washed) by 1:30 in the afternoon and on my way.  Overall, great service and experience.", "business_id": "1pYcTdg1n7_S867aR4SAvw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TkFXKCQv0qvROQF083um7g", "review_id": "htmGfRRJMqoGO75GYLkPpQ", "text": "For this review, I will simply cut/paste my letter I sent to Lexus regarding my recent 60,000 mile \"service.\" Simply put, if you don't mind paying $600 for a \"service\", then feel free to use these criminals.\n\n\"We recently had a 60,000 mile service performed at Bell Lexus in Phoenix. I am completely appalled at the prices your company and this dealer charged us. $386.82 for what amounts to a glorified oil change. I feel like I need a police officer, since I was just robbed. There is nothing done in this service that isn't done by a standard Jiffy Lube oil change for $40.\n\nLabor costs of $257.40 for a couple hours (if that much) of checking and topping off fluids!!?? Is this some kind of sick joke??\n\n$125 to program a key that already cost us hundreds of dollars??? 10 seconds of typing onto a keyboard for $125??\n\nMy total bill breakdown is $444.90 of labor, $169.37 parts. (that include some oil and 2 wiper blades)Another $40 of \"misc charges\". \n\nI am appalled, and will NEVER visit any Lexus dealer for any kind of service again. And I will post my bill information on every review site I can find. \n\nYour company should be ashamed and embarassed. And no, some kid in a tux with a muffin and coffee when I arrive does NOT help.\n\nJeff Clay\nInvoice # LECS210612\nInvoice date 6/23/10\"", "business_id": "1pYcTdg1n7_S867aR4SAvw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1BW2HC851fJKPfJeQxjkTA", "review_id": "CMqt-7IqztS3s4-Bg9uCtw", "text": "Bell has been our Lexus dealer since we moved to the valley and we have used them for service since we purchased our cars in other states.  I believe this allows us to offer a fair evaluation and an opportunity to see them in action (ex-the-buying experience). \n\nOur service professional has been very willing to point out things and generally be very helpful. He doesn't make the rules, but I have found him to be great! \n\nThe one problem we all have is the 30K, 60K and 90K servicing. I've had them all on several different cars/SUVs throughout the US and sometimes the quotes are laughable. I particularly liked the $1,500 quote for the 60K service on one of our RXs in the Midwest. \n\nBut don't be put off; like I said the service folks at Bell have been helpful and in the past have allowed us to spread it out over several visits as a courtesy. \n\nIf you spend $50,000 or more for something really nice, what's $750 every three years or so to keep it in top condition AND -- in warranty?", "business_id": "1pYcTdg1n7_S867aR4SAvw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nywWfayB5tTjKvdWrIgNww", "review_id": "En4fRaZq0kIVRX7B5JJzTg", "text": "I had a new windshield in my car installed on 1/23/12 and took my car in on 1/27/12 for a mild vibration issue. The dealership had my car for 23 days and put over 600 miles on my car test driving the car. After 23 days in the shop the service advisor called me to tell me that the tech and foreman at the dealership could not figure out what was wrong with the car and that they wanted a field rep from Lexus to evaluate the car. I agreed and took my car home. On the way home as I drove into the sun I noticed that my brand new windshield was heavily pitted. I thought it may have been some over spray but after cleaning the windshield repeatedly it was pretty obvious it was damaged. I called my SA to mention it to him and he said that he didn't remember doing any damage to the car ,he said he drove it carefully, and that they weren't going to replace any glass. After driving into the sunset one more time I got kind of irritated with how badly the glass was pitted. I decided to write the SA and manager an email asking to have the glass replaced and that I was unhappy at the fact that my glass was damaged. I also explained that I wasn't going to let this go because a little over a year ago I had the tech at the dealership put new wipers in my car and when I picked up the car there was a huge perfectly arc shaped scratch in my glass that followed the exact track of the wiper. Obviously the tech must have triggered the wiper before the new insert was in place and the metal arm left a superficial scratch in the glass ( about 32\"). I complained to the SA and he said that the tech denied doing any damage. I didn't want to make a big stink so I replaced the glass, but I couldn't in good conscious pay for their damage to my car for the second time. The tech on this last visit also lost 2 of my wheel locks and I replaced them, once again to not make a big deal ( they also put a 4\" scratch on the roof of my GS and ignored me when I mentioned it to them ). After emailing the SA and manager at Bell Lexus in Phoenix, I didn't receive a response. I waited 10 days and was pretty amazed that an issue like this was being handled so poorly, especially being an owner of an LS460 and a GS350 previously ( and purchased new at that particular dealership). I emailed the manager again telling him that I was unhappy and was not going to just go away because he wants to ignore me. You would think after buying a new car there and being a good customer at the dealership for 5 years that the manager would settle this honorably. WRONG !!!!! This idiot manager told the SA to tell me that he would pay half of my deductible and that I was no longer welcome at their service department because I was to picky. I was in disbelief. These people are supposed to service Lexus vehicles but then they tell you they cant figure out the issue with the car ( no wonder since the foreman couldn't put either one of my door panels off after he did the wind noise fix) after 23 days . Then they damaged my brand new windshield. To top it off when I email the manager and get no response after 10 days ( The manager told the SA he forgot to email me back) and send him another email telling I am not going to go away and that I will escalate things by calling Lexus if he continues to ignore me for more than another week ( total window of 17 days to answer an email ) , he offers me $250 and to never return to his service drive for being to picky. WOW!! Bell Lexus in Phoenix AZ is the worst dealership I have ever visited in my entire life. Anyone in the Phoenix/AZ area who needs service, do yourself a favor and stay away from these inept, unprofessional, rude, and sorry bunch . Bell Lexus is a poor excuse for a Lexus dealership. When I called Lexus corporate they were in disbelief at the extremely poor level of treatment, said they will look into it. Lexus customer asked what I wanted. I simply said I want my glass replaced on principle. \n\nIn the future I will be avoiding Bell Lexus in Phoenix like cancer. If you want your car serviced without risk of being repeatedly damaged and asked to go away when you complain because you are to picky, then avoid Bell Lexus as well", "business_id": "1pYcTdg1n7_S867aR4SAvw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nywWfayB5tTjKvdWrIgNww", "review_id": "Ja4GbUc8bZqq4yZVo8ga3w", "text": "update: alright guys looks like the level of service has just dropped. I am in disbelief.  I had an appointment set for this saturday at Bell Lexus' sister dealership Arrowhead Lexus for a 55 k service. I get a call this afternoon from one of the service advisors from arrowhead Lexus who told me in a voicemail that \"we can not service your vehicle this saturday.\" I had a feeling this would happen because when I did the 2 or 3 dealership reviews it said that the reviews and my info would be given to the manager at that particular dealership. I called the service manager at Arrowhead, who used to be my SA there, and he told me that the manager at Bell Lexus is his boss and since I \"blogged\" about my bad experience that I am also not allowed at that dealership as well since they are owned by the same company and managed by the same manager. I called Lexus and they were floored. They didn't even know what to say. I told them I don't know why this manager is making this personal but since it is his right to deny me then its my right to blog about the experience as well. They agreed and said I have every right to voice my opinion.", "business_id": "1pYcTdg1n7_S867aR4SAvw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0itiGOTJGfzF9dUCGsBuyA", "review_id": "8vfkDd8-S3f--fD67JXicg", "text": "We bought a 2011 Lexus at Bell.  Our sales associate was very professional and knowledgeable.  Unfortunately, the finance manager was right out of a movie.  A typically use car salesman attitude and persona.  He tried to take advantage of us both on our trade and lease.  I will never buy another vehicle from Bell Lexus.  Next time Scottsdale Lexus.  Buyer beware.", "business_id": "1pYcTdg1n7_S867aR4SAvw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "twXt6h5J9zbZqB-33ar5Cg", "review_id": "HaBi2H5XtuTk-vc1qRNP5g", "text": "Their service department ripped me off. I brought RX330 in for a blown engine fuse that should have been covered by the extended warranty. The service writer called me and told me that it was not and I had to pay for it. She then told me the fuse was INSIDE the engine. They charged me over THREE hours for this repair, but didn't get my prior authorization for the repair cost. When I went to pick it up and argued with them about the cost, they told me I had to pay it or they would hold my car until I did.  Do not ever take your Lexus there for service. I feel that they lied to me and held my car hostage until I paid $400 for a $50 repair.", "business_id": "1pYcTdg1n7_S867aR4SAvw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AOSAYR_1rFVVGGY1ajEZ3g", "review_id": "GSf4Px1Z3urbBeErtHwdAg", "text": "I am so surprised that this only have 2.5 stars. I use their service for my car for the past three years. The service is simply great and kind and effective. It's not cheap but it is Lexus. If I call and leave a message they always call back. The service is always done on time. I always get followup calls from the service manager. Compared with other companies, the service definitely stands out with this brand.", "business_id": "1pYcTdg1n7_S867aR4SAvw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "V-xWBJJzY-k-Id8Zbzu14w", "review_id": "BPUcCGGicD0t20uKRKvqAQ", "text": "Had my car towed to Bell Lexus after the engine caught on fire.\n\nWhen I took it home, the check engine light came back on.\n\nThey gave me a loaner car for $10.00 and discovered the VVT valve was bad NOT related to the fire.\n\nReplace the Oil Control Valve and sent me on my way.\n\nWould NEVER go anywhere else for service on my Lex, these guys rock!", "business_id": "1pYcTdg1n7_S867aR4SAvw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OR1ift7_9OHEU0z0Gagn4g", "review_id": "xPSYqQY_PoexUZFYNaSFyg", "text": "Fast, easy, painless car buying transaction.  Richard was great.  We arrived at 4PM and left at 5:15PM.  Start to finish, 1:15 minute transaction including test drive, negotiation, finance, and detailing.  Thanks for being patient with the color selections.", "business_id": "1pYcTdg1n7_S867aR4SAvw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 25, "useful": 32, "cool": 31}, "user_id": "1BW2HC851fJKPfJeQxjkTA", "review_id": "mqGZFRzEbTMswjy2VXY_hQ", "text": "Over the last decade, we've had a few problems with our Lexus cars.  And, now for the rest of the story...\n\nAbout eight years ago I was driving our five year old RX-300 from Seattle to Chicago, so one of our kids could use it at college.  We were outside of Bismarck, ND when all the lights on the dash lit up warning us that the car was about to fail.  The nearest dealership at that time was in St Paul, MN.  Yeah, I know LOL.\n\nSo after calling Lexus for advice, off we drove very nervously to MN.  We arrived safely around 5pm and waited nearly three hours for them to look at the car.  It was confirmed that the RX had some sort of unknown oil sludge build-up in the engine and that the engined needed to be replaced!  Replaced? Eesch!\n\nWe were asked various questions on where we had our service work done.  After verifing that we had all of our work done at the dealership in WA state, they offered us a Loaner.  Ummm I said, we're driving on to Chicago.  Not to worry, they would flatbed the car to us when it was repaired and to keep the Loaner.  Out of pocket costs?  Nothing!\n\nNow, that story is eight years old and it reminds me of our current experience with our ES.  Seems the NAV & bluetooth link doesn't want to accept the new iPhone.  Yeah, I know, Apple right? LOL. After several attempts by us and the dealer, they are now replacing the entire system. Out of pocket costs?  Nothing!\n\nWe have owned other cars and have spent lots of $$$ with replair work, but no one backs up their cars like Lexus.  No one. Peace of mind? Priceless!", "business_id": "1pYcTdg1n7_S867aR4SAvw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o3q2ar-R31_S3Lrrf-rorQ", "review_id": "0SdsZLiS1D0vk6Oe0vAi1A", "text": "I rate the sales side at only 1 or 2 stars but the service side is the best I've experienced anywhere.\n\nOn the sales side; I don't know if it's a Lexus issue or a dealership issue but it seems impossible to purchase a fully-loaded car here.  The first attempt was in May, 2012 and I tried to purchase each model type looking for a fully-loaded car.  They had none and couldn't tell me when they would.  The second attempt was in December, 2013 and I again tried to purchase a fully-loaded RX-350.  None available and none in the immediate area.  Both times we ended up buying a competitor's car.\n\nThe service side, though, has been outstanding.  We had a 2004 LS/430 and 2004 RX/330 that we took in for service and David Bonnell has always been our service adviser.  I've never felt squeezed to get something we didn't need and always had open conversations about things that had to be done and things that could wait.  We kept the LS/430 until it had 135,000 miles and the RX/330 until it had 92,000 miles.\n\nDavid always made sure the same technician worked on our cars and I had many conversations with the service tech about the state of different components and when certain things needed to be done.\n\nI am truly sorry the sales side couldn't complete a deal with us for a new Lexus because I will miss their service organization.", "business_id": "1pYcTdg1n7_S867aR4SAvw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NNdfPF-UhvLB8FxbsuSC5A", "review_id": "9s2-SZfL77SM6G-a1-K1EQ", "text": "This review is solely on the sales department ~\n\nSo it has been about 10 years since I last purchased a vehicle.  I have had 2 Nissans, 2 Acuras, and none Toyota/Lexus that I want to give it a try.  So I stopped by Bell Lexus North Scottsdale right down the street from my house.  I thought since this dealership moved from Phoenix to Scottsdale, their attitudes would be better and have higher quality of service, oh, was I totally wrong about this.\n\nTo begin the whole process, I've been in communication with one of their customer service rep over the Internet about what I want in my car, we kept writing e-mails back and forth to each other with the changes and exactly what I'm looking for.  One day on my day off, I stopped by the dealership for the first time.  There wasn't many people looking in their lot, one of the sales rep came out and I told him I was looking for a gal which would remain nameless because it's not important in this case.\n\nThen this gal introduced me to the product specialist that serves as sales rep as well.  He went through everything with me, trying to find me the color that I had previous talked to this gal about, and then he told me, I'm sorry, but the car you want is no longer available to you.  So I asked to see another similar vehicle and asked for a test drive.  He said he'll drive the car off the lot and let me drive the rest of the way.  I thought he meant he'll just drive the car out of the dealership and park it at the near-by street for me to take over.  No, he drove the car for like 5 minutes and about 2 miles away from the dealership before letting me take control of the vehicle.  What type of test drive was that?  Is he afraid that I might wrack the car or he is not sure if I know how to handle a Lexus?\n\nBack to the dealership after the worst test drive ever, we sat down to talk numbers.  He talked to his manager while I sat at his desk waiting for him.  He would not give me the final cost on how much I would need to pay, instead, he asked for $3,000 to locate the car that I requested with the gal earlier from another dealership.  Seriously, why the heck do you think I would give you $3,000 to locate the car for me when you can't even give me the final number on the car.  You can't be serious.  That's not how you want people to buy car from you.  Instead I think they are driving people away from their dealership since people are very afraid to go shop there.\n\nI have purchased the vehicle I want from Earnhardt Scottsdale Lexus.\n\nSeriously people, STAY AWAY FROM THIS DEALERSHIP.", "business_id": "1pYcTdg1n7_S867aR4SAvw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "56y9GnaFQ6gp0cOhS5DH8Q", "review_id": "m8oYjQPPIG-k7jLyAwwVsw", "text": "I took my wife's RX in for a 15K service.  The adviser said that it is recommended to change air filters and to align all the wheels.  I took this to mean that Lexus Mfg recommends and gave the go ahead.  The bill was over $600!  When I got home I got her manual and Lexus did not have these services recommended  at this milage.  Shame on me for trusting this firm.\n\nTwo weeks later my wife gets a recall notice and takes her car into them for the fix and asks them to check the low tire light that went on.  My wife called me and said they need to put a new tire on as there was a nail in the existing tire that rendered it not repairable.  Their cost was $300.  I called Discount Tire and they would replace for under $200.  I called my wife and told her to go to Discount Tire.  The Discount service rep came into the waiting room and told my wife there was no charge as the tire was repairable and could not understand why the dealer just didn't fix the leak.  (My wife tipped him $20)\n\nSeveral days later a woman from Bell Lexus called and inquired about our service and I told her what had happened.  She said she would investigate and get back to me.\n\nWell it has been over two weeks so I guess this must be their standard business practice.  We have been a customer of theirs for about 25 years and WILL NEVER  set foot in their place again.  They must be trying to pay for their new building by abusing their customers.\n\nAs an aside, I took her car in for the 20K service down the road  at Right Toyota and had a great experience and got out for less than $80.  (They said they service a number of Lexus cars)", "business_id": "1pYcTdg1n7_S867aR4SAvw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZcUWM2lLLGlcEpix-7dpdA", "review_id": "FFbui4dpGZd3pCuYQlDiAQ", "text": "Extraordinary Lexus dealer.  We bought our car right before they moved into their new location and they treated us with the same care and consideration at both spots.  We got a good deal on our vehicle and service has been a fabulous experience since moving to the new digs.  The facility is state of the art and the staff is second-to-none in the state!  They don't play games, if you're coming in to buy a Lexus they can assume you know what you're doing and they give you the best deal up front.  I felt great leaving with my new car.  Best price, best quality, and we've started a relationship with a dealer that will take care of us for years to come.", "business_id": "1pYcTdg1n7_S867aR4SAvw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6ts41fCsDKHbFZaKOMNmVQ", "review_id": "q8c4oMtJUKR1TnF-zLBN8A", "text": "I am sooooooooooooo glad my sister referred me to this place. \n\nShe has a special needs dog and takes her here and the staff there is always good to her dog. So when I was freaking out about finding a good place to board my dog Ladmo, she suggested Sherry's. \n\nI've boarded Ladmo at the vet before and they did a fine job, but there he had to be in a cage and only got to come out like 3 times a day. If it was one night, then maybe, but we were going to be gone for 3 nights and I couldn't stand to think about him in a cage. \n\nSo I looked up Sherry's, no reviews on here which is a shame. But I took a risk, knowing my sister uses this place and her dog always comes back alive and in good shape was enough for me to take the leap. \n\nSherry's charged the same price as my vet, but for $25 a day at Sherry's Ladmo got his own ROOM! A 4 foot by 8 foot space all to himself versus a small cage/kennel. Also Ladmo got to play with all the other dogs his size in the indoor play area and got to go outside every hour for breaks in the covered misted outdoor area. \n\nHe seemed to have had a blast. I was able to have fun on my vacation and not worry about him being locked up. I will FOR SURE WITH OUT A DOUBT be taking Ladmo back here for any boarding needs. They do grooming as well but he is in love with his groomer at Petsmart so we will keep going there, but I may enroll him in daycare ($15 for 12 hours) just so he can go and be social with other dogs. Heck maybe the other dogs will teach him how pooping on the floor is bad, hopefully he runs with a good pack of pups.", "business_id": "FMrpyKPa4ffQmo015b3Bmg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6ts41fCsDKHbFZaKOMNmVQ", "review_id": "Mqw0Kspn6zX-5Igz7-gIRQ", "text": "Ladmo gives Sherry's a 5 paw review! \n\nStill loving me some Sherry's! \n\nWe were having our roof replaced this past week and didn't want to leave our little pup Ladmo home all day to be scared and stressed out by all the banging on the roof. \n\nSo off to Sherry's he went. Each morning I would drop him off and pick him up on my way home from work. \n\nHe was soooo chill and relaxed (he is normally a hyper dog) he got to play with other dogs all day long, I can tell he had a blast! \n\nOn his last day I had them give him a bath, he is so nice and fluffy! \n\nI also found out they charge a whole heck of a lot less for grooming then where we usually go. So we may pay a visit for grooming.", "business_id": "FMrpyKPa4ffQmo015b3Bmg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KWw2RU9e5D3rxUFtN5yfTg", "review_id": "WXYdWvD74jzMJAojYcZ3GQ", "text": "Been going here since my dogs were puppies. One has died since and the other one is now 7 yrs old. She is an Akita and isn't exactly friendly with everybody or most dogs. They don't believe me at Sherry's. They think she is the sweetest thing. She seems to get along great with the other dogs, when I can't get her to walk by a dog without growling at them on a walk. They say she's being protective. I take her there once a week for daycare and she loves it!! Best of all the staff there is great!! They are always nice, sweet to my kids, and love my dog.  We love sherry's!", "business_id": "FMrpyKPa4ffQmo015b3Bmg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "joIzw_aUiNvBTuGoytrH7g", "review_id": "_nzQeRrW_pvP79SlJdPZtw", "text": "Good job here for a haircut for the little one.  Ready when promised, prices are reasonable.  Only gripe is it seems like the tips go into a jar behind the counter there instead of for the specific groomer for my pet (looked like what was going on, but not certain).  Really spoils the point of being extra nice for your groomer, because then the nice tippers are just basically those who make up for the slackers who tip little to nothing.", "business_id": "FMrpyKPa4ffQmo015b3Bmg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 11, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W9n_ZyVCXD0HfPqn6qriOw", "review_id": "eyDJW1m4XK1vqweRcznBew", "text": "Unsanitary, unsafe and extraordinarily shady and dishonest.  \n\nSherry's Pampered Pets should be shut down.\n\nWe used Sherry's for boarding for about 1 1/2 years. Two very disturbing incidents led us to stop.\n\nFirst--we asked to use their restroom.  When we first started going to Sherry's we asked to tour the facilities. We were told that due to liability issues, they could not give us a tour, but we could look at the play areas through the outside windows.  We thought this was a little strange since every single other kennel we've ever been to was willing (and wanted) to give us a tour. We figured we had no reason not to trust them so we accepted their excuse. Fast forward 1 1/2 years-- I desperately needed to use a restroom.  They didn't want to let me use it at first, but I told them it was an emergency and they let me. Quickly learned why they did not want to let me back there or give customers tours of the facilities.  The closed off area, that they don't want customers touring, is unbelievably, phenomenally filthy. And that's an understatement. I have never seen a dirtier restroom in even the seediest, filthiest truck stop gas station I have ever been to.  More importantly--they had stacks of kennels that looked like they came from a puppy mill.  They only place i have ever seen such dirty kennels and such a filthy facility is in those gut-wrenching puppy mill videos you see on SPCA or PETA.  It should be criminal to be running such a disgustingly filthy boarding operation.\n\nSecond--We went on an extended vacation (about two weeks). When we returned, our dog looked very tired and skinny.  The owner's sister (the older lady with the tattoos) informed us that our dog had not been eating anything for almost the entire stay at the kennel and she had consistent diarrhea for same amount of time.  We asked her if they made any attempt to call us or a veterinarian and she confirmed that nobody from Sherry's Pampered Pets did so at any time. At least 1-2 weeks of diarrhea and lack of appetite and not a single person at Sherry's bothers to call us or take our dog to a vet. We confirmed this story 3 times with this lady (because we were so shocked and could not believe the level of neglect). Short of our dog dying, I can not think of a much more extreme case of kennel negligence.  This situation should be (and possibly is) criminal neglect.  \n\nWe returned to Sherry's within a few days to speak with Sherry.  When we did, her sister had completely changed her story (or so Sherry says).  Sherry claimed that her sister told her that our dog was sick for only the last 1-2 days of boarding. We asked Sherry to bring her sister out so we could confront her with her lie and Sherry refused.  Sherry's adult daughter then got in our face, yelling at us for \"accusing\" her aunt of lying (which she blatantly did). Needless to say, Sherry refused to refund our money or pay or veterinarian bills.\n\nShort of our dog dying, we could not think of a more egregious, disturbing situation of animal neglect by a boarding kennel.\n\nNot only did Sherry's completely violate our trust, they abusively (and possibly criminally) neglected our dog.\n\nI really can not find the words to express how phenomenally disgusted and outraged we were over this case of extraordinary dishonesty, abuse and disturbing conduct by Sherry, her sister and her daughter.", "business_id": "FMrpyKPa4ffQmo015b3Bmg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D91DvesDt7OhQ2bSb0E7yg", "review_id": "hr_2ngaR64CwR_4ed1HXCw", "text": "I wish that I could have got ahold of Sherry's Pampered Pets so that I could have made the reservation that I needed. But after 2 attempts at contacting them by phone and leaving them a voicemail that never got returned, I never even got as far as making the reservation. I waited 3-4 days for a return phone call, and then made reservations elsewhere. If I can't even get ahold of anyone or get a return phone call after leaving a voicemail, I am sure not leaving my dog with you.", "business_id": "FMrpyKPa4ffQmo015b3Bmg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SInpm1Y38JVB0DHwLKx1yQ", "review_id": "vLVyN867hXjZrtTvG-2q4g", "text": "I love this place and so does my dog, Shelby! The staff is very friendly and attentive to Shelby. She goes here everyday for doggy day care, we have boarded her a few times while on vacation & she also gets her nails trimmed here. They do a great job with all of the above. The first time we boarded her, she lost some weight, but I think it's because she wasn't used to the environment overnight & was so busy playing she just didn't eat. The last few times, she's had no problem eating since she's so comfortable there. She's always excited to go inside when we pull up in the car and greets the staff excitedly. I highly recommend to anyone!", "business_id": "FMrpyKPa4ffQmo015b3Bmg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LncLMmxeMukgCN-jrQMXPg", "review_id": "_pRJGnOSn6dfYxhBxVcsBg", "text": "My ex had me watch his dog while he was out of town and I decided to have it groomed. Mission completed. They are super friendly and the place was clean. Park in the back it's easier to get in and out.", "business_id": "FMrpyKPa4ffQmo015b3Bmg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yHszAz5g2lbHy-ohMqxZPQ", "review_id": "VJAEnNsflQldfr6BdqaIhg", "text": "I've been using Sherrys for over 6 years and they are always available by phone to set an appt in advance or at last minute.", "business_id": "FMrpyKPa4ffQmo015b3Bmg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YF-Hfjsw3ZnPqHfoLCCvUQ", "review_id": "PQz0Sy8LuaWmogQ1exSfdg", "text": "I had a wonderful first experience here!! I have two Australian cattle dogs and this was there first time to the groomer, they loved it!! They came back with a shiny coat, nails trimmed and less hair (I asked for them to brush out the undercoat)! The price was awesome too!! I looked all day and kept being quoted 50-70 for each dog! When I called sherry I was quoted 30 per dog and they got me in within two hours! I will be back once a month for my pups!!", "business_id": "FMrpyKPa4ffQmo015b3Bmg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SHrP1Iss6LYAf0tFUmMYIg", "review_id": "VReTVwKUNY2pYnQpwzIVnA", "text": "I have a weiner mix and a pitbull australian shepherd. My dogs stayed for five days while I flew home for Christmas. It is perfect because my dogs get to share a run and get play time! It does stink like ammonia inside, but it is a good reminder that its an indoor dog boarding which means they get air conditioning when it is hot out! So of course it will smell a little strong inside. The staff was sweet and quick, which we needed. I picked up my dogs they were fine, happy, and tired in a having played all day way. Great experience totally recommend.", "business_id": "FMrpyKPa4ffQmo015b3Bmg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GfW3R5sQpRqZLw-V7TIbVg", "review_id": "Xh2OJD4xDIhE0-MsVX6Ghg", "text": "Terrible service & charged me for ceramic brakes, but only gave me lower-quality semi-metallic brakes. After I went to another mechanic to discover the problem, Fletchers still wouldn't fix the problem.", "business_id": "2prJHFb5KaEqCM-mUiNJ2Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FAxy_JuEOhhZl3C10LMY1A", "review_id": "24yqOgQU0fmowLM_-S8GdQ", "text": "I had to run here on lunch to get my oil changed and 2 tires replaced before i left on a trip the next day to Flagstaff and i couldnt be happier.  The people i spoke with over the phone were very accomodating gave me a great price and most importantly got me in and out on time to work.  I really must say i will go back here again when i get my brakes done, as well any other routine maintence im too lazy to do myself, and back to the tires they beat the price on tires for the same tire everywhere else and had them in stock for me the same day!", "business_id": "2prJHFb5KaEqCM-mUiNJ2Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0LOQYfwdFetaQ-gc6h9NLA", "review_id": "1l_ueZnQ7uLdN9mS0N31OA", "text": "A few weeks ago I came here to have an alignment, because someone hit a curb in my car and my tire was wobbling pretty bad.  they did the alignment but that didn't fix the problem.  Well as it turned out I needed a new wheel because the old one was bent.  I drive a mini cooper, and they didn't have the wheel for it so they told me to go ahead and buy it (I bought it online) and they would install it for me.  What I didn't realize until I took it there for the installation was that they were going to do it free of charge.  I think these guys are great.  I will continue to go to them in the future!", "business_id": "2prJHFb5KaEqCM-mUiNJ2Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "34gJ_KlP3RM6jotNT6TcDQ", "review_id": "NcM-srudFsf2ghRmwIKUaA", "text": "Don't fall for the old quarter super glued to the floor trick!  They got me and had a good laugh.  Good service though.  I'd recommend.", "business_id": "2prJHFb5KaEqCM-mUiNJ2Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mTVkFo2I-PRFzgL7uXym0A", "review_id": "wMFhO7lWenq5Uqs3rzrQ8Q", "text": "One of the worst experiences I've had in a long time with a business. I purchased tires from them with their warranty about 6 months ago. Three months ago one of the tires had a leak. They repaired the tire and sent me on my way after leaving the car there from 10am, they finish repairing the tire at 4 pm. A few weeks later the leak is back. They repair it again, this time I drop it off at 8am and they still finish at 3pm.. Another two weeks and the leak comes back again. Finally they are willing to order a new tire. It takes them two months to get the tire, with me calling them every week to check if it's in. It's funny how when I first wanted to buy the tires they were able to get it the next day, but when they need to stand by their replacement warranty, it takes 2 months. Finally they get it and I drop the car off at 11am on a Wednesday. They do not finish with my car until 3:30pm. I'm pretty sure it doesn't take four and a half hours to change a tire. Will never do business with them again and will warn everyone I know about them.", "business_id": "2prJHFb5KaEqCM-mUiNJ2Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 7, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "u-MDPNWS2RNCJ5a26PwEUA", "review_id": "tZ9jwWG9-Gr9f4H2fm81Gw", "text": "This is the worst experience I have ever had in the Auto service industry. I made an appointment for an oil change with a Groupon coupon I had purchased. My appointment was at 9am and I arrived on time. I asked how long it might be and was told an hour. I sat down in the waiting room with three other individuals who had arrived prior to me. The one gentleman was in for a tune up, one gal to have her breaks checked and another woman to get her brake pads replaced. Two hours and fifteen minutes later the four of us are still sitting there with no news or updates on our vehicles. The breaks checked gal decides she will need to come again another day and when she tells the clerk this he says, \"Are you sure? We are about to pull your car in now.\" The break pads woman left after 3.5 hours. At 11:15 am the clerk comes to tell me that they did not have the correct oil filter for my car so they have ordered one but he doesn't feel comfortable letting me leave with the current one installed and asks if I can wait another 15 minutes. I reply by stating that I don't feel that I have a choice. At 12:54 he comes to tell me my car is ready. (What happened to 15 minutes?) He offers me six free oil change coupons for the inconvenience and states that \"it doesn't normally take this long.\" Yet everyone else in the waiting room had been waiting nearly as long for their minor services as well. Four hours for an oil change? No offer to take me home, no communication as to what was taking so long, no honest apologies - just an offer to come back for free oil changes. Free or not, my time is worth more than that. I was not pleased when I left to get into my car to find my keys were dirty with a black residue and so was my steering wheel, emergency break and shifter. Yuck! I had to clean me and the inside of my car after my visit. I was sorely disappointed.", "business_id": "2prJHFb5KaEqCM-mUiNJ2Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7_UYmMZqxM0kvCiPv4x80g", "review_id": "7JWiPo6NO0dzs5DC37qIKw", "text": "This place is ridiculous.  I went once for an oil change and they convinced me I needed some other fluids flushed.  I did that.  Thought the service was fine.\n\nNext time I went to get an oil change I was told to make an appointment.  So I called and was told call back another day because they didn't know when they could do it and they don't make appointments.  I asked for a manger, only to find out I was speaking to the manager.  I began to let him know my frustration and was told oh well, tough luck and hung up on.  NEVER will I use these people or ever recommend them to anyone.  Consumer beware!!!", "business_id": "2prJHFb5KaEqCM-mUiNJ2Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IivyB8m1QsYcwBX8ziCzSw", "review_id": "G_rPLFm912Ba18K7LXXnDA", "text": "COUPONS ARE BOGUS. First time I called to get in for a oil and filter and new wiper blades, with a coupon from FLETCHER'S for the oil change, they said call back after twelve for afternoon appointments. They did not have any.\nSo a few days later I call again and Corey tells me I need to call at 8am for same day, not noon. I mentioned that last time he, Corey, told me to call at noon. \"Well I'm sorry about that\".  My opinion is when a place is incompetent on the phone, it ONLY GETS WORSE.", "business_id": "2prJHFb5KaEqCM-mUiNJ2Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TDJJoctj-G7iacoMB-Hyig", "review_id": "-rAXXwgX7Oj8nt7oDZUKBQ", "text": "Fletcher's is a joke.... I went there for and oil change and they convinced me to buy 2 get one free. So my total out the door was $40. Well making this next appointment was the worst!!!!! I called everyday at 8am for there stupid same day app. crap and somehow they were already booked for the WHOLE day or didn't answer. I went in to get the refund for my other one I purchase and they would only give me 8$!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When I should have gotten $20. The guy gave me so much attitude when I said fine I'll take the eight buck. But I have obviously can't get any help from them so it's 8$ or nothing! They also did nothing to try and accommodate the annoying situation they put me in .", "business_id": "2prJHFb5KaEqCM-mUiNJ2Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "12Hx_yFzAIdNSHU5tzbbQQ", "review_id": "bLzGEP7Awfh-wC2-AhYL4w", "text": "Great service, good value.", "business_id": "2prJHFb5KaEqCM-mUiNJ2Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KGEiWmMYLT-u4fmk2AkjRw", "review_id": "ZoSYZ1oVT5JYbKzuA3a5GQ", "text": "If I could give them 0 stars I would. It's not just bad service (and read the reviews, the service is beyond bad, it's insulting) these people are CROOKS. I used to live near one of these places and took my car in for an oil change and to have a squeaky belt replaced. I was told my car needed over $600 of service (too long a list to type here) and that \"All my belts\" needed changing. I said, \"Oh, really\" All of them?\" And the mechanic replied \"Yes, you should do all of them at once, and it's $375.\" People, my car has ONE belt. I took it to my regular mechanic and he installed it for free (it took about 10 minutes, and he charged me $20 for the belt!) along with replacing the old oil filter Fletcher's left on the car. RIP OFF WITH A BAD ATTITUDE!", "business_id": "2prJHFb5KaEqCM-mUiNJ2Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jRtdO03kWbReasB_vBlTsQ", "review_id": "ai5_gqDFGHCHj5Ochtt5Pg", "text": "Unlike some of the other reviewers, I had a good experience at this Fletchers. We brought our SUV in for a full inspection since we had just purchased it and it was used. We knew it had some issues due to it's age and wanted to ensure it was fit for driving. The person we got it from said he did all the oil changes himself regularly and maintained it the best he could.\nAfter the Fletchers inspection they did find that most of the regular maintenance items were in great shape as the previous owner had told us... so points for Fletchers for not trying to sell us something we didn't need. \nWe also noticed that the AC wasn't really as cold as we thought it should be... Fletchers suggested a minor repair and added dye to the AC for us to watch. He said if it starts to not blow cold again then bring it back and they would be able to find any leaks that appear. At the end of the day we did have a lengthly list of items that need to be repaired or that will need service soon... he suggested some items we could do ourselves over a weekend as well. \nSo yes, we had to invest into our car for some repairs but overall I feel they were honest about what we really needed, what we could wait on and what we could do ourselves. They also completed all the work in 2 days. He also found some specials for us and saved us about $100.", "business_id": "2prJHFb5KaEqCM-mUiNJ2Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UuheIN0A5r6iWgpowFZ1mQ", "review_id": "ma2ruLxBLWgmXqCzpsYqAw", "text": "Horrible and awful are not strong enough words. I have taken my work trucks here a few times due to some groupon coupons, but never again. I took my s-10 in a couple weeks ago. They fixed the seals and said that would fix it. 2 months later I'm still going through a quarter of oil per week. Took the day off work yesterday just to get my truck fixed. Dropped it off at 8:30am. Arrogant guy behind the counter asked \"what if I can't get it back to you until Monday.\" I told him that I'd have to go somewhere else because work starts at 6:30am Monday. He said no problem, he'd give me a call shortly. I called at 3:45 and he said he was going to look at it in the morning. I reminded him of our conversation and he said oh yeah. I then asked if they could do it now and they said no, they close in 15mins, which means I wasn't even going to get a phone call before they closed. \n\nWhen I went in same arrogant guy behind the counter never apologized and said \"when\" I bring it back in he'll waive the $90 diagnostic fee. Give me a break, too arrogant to even apologize. DO NOT GO HERE!!!", "business_id": "2prJHFb5KaEqCM-mUiNJ2Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L9gf6IxZs6G6rRvCOHOnWw", "review_id": "vNLcidzyIhSYqoXKeS8VYw", "text": "Do not buy tires from Fletcher.  They do not warrant the tires they sell.  I bought a set of tires with a hazard warranty and the tires began to split.  The tires were manufactured by Firestone.  I researched Firestone tires and they have had major lawsuits and Ford actually dropped them as a supplier just last year.  Firestone had been with Ford for 94 years.  Fletcher would not cover my tires which I purchased less than 2 1/2 years ago because of the splitting of the tire.  I will NEVER buy another tire from Fletcher and neither should you.", "business_id": "2prJHFb5KaEqCM-mUiNJ2Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L9gf6IxZs6G6rRvCOHOnWw", "review_id": "CwfCXPCwChTEsc56ul347w", "text": "We bought tires less than 2 1/2 years ago from this Fletcher.  They were Firestone tires which have splitting issues.    They are  now splitting and are not standing by their warranty.  Interesting that Fletcher no longer sells Firestone tires?  That's because they sold us a bad product.  \n\nDO NOT buy tires here.  They do not stand by their product.   Go to Big O or Discount Tire.  I know they warrant their tires.", "business_id": "2prJHFb5KaEqCM-mUiNJ2Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wjcwKo8aJvwi2q9_sem4ng", "review_id": "rszSN7FeI2i4INfZoZVhmQ", "text": "If I could give ZERO stars I would. I just moved to this area from Ahwatukee and this is my second time coming to this location and THEY ARE THE WORSE. The last time I came for an oil change they told me it was a three hour wait. Today he told me I had 10 people in front of me. I spoke to this Derrick guy and he's rude and unprofessional and lazy. He gave me every reason in the world for why I should come back, why I should leave my car or why it's not good to come on Saturday. I kept saying to him \"I need an oil change\" like regardless of what ur saying I still need an oil change. When I was in Ahwatukee I purchased this \"Family Plan\" that gives you so many free oil changes and discounts etc.  That was great when I lived in Ahwatukee because the Fletcher's out there was AWESOME. However here. I hate it. If I it wasn't for the \"Family Plan\" I wouldn't ever come here for service. Ever. As soon as this runs out I will never return. Horrible horrible place and horrible staff.", "business_id": "2prJHFb5KaEqCM-mUiNJ2Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O4AFqy0d3v2LlJ31Z0khiA", "review_id": "x60NN_35veloz3jfLJb1nw", "text": "I m so frustrated. Should've checked reviews. Been here since 10a (it's now 4) for a rear brake job- rotors and new brakes-- and an oil change. If this isn't 100% perfect when I leave here and everything doesn't feel right, I'm calling corporate. Horrible rude customer service- they take advantage of women. Never coming back.", "business_id": "2prJHFb5KaEqCM-mUiNJ2Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5nk5qMohaDzpAMbcqseHXw", "review_id": "Q_cf4D7WoEyIsvEfXSc3TQ", "text": "I have only had positive experiences here. I'm grateful for the Groupons.. I could afford to get both front & rear brakes done and they'll always fit me in anytime to check my tire pressure, or fluid levels. And they've always been very nice. Just one thing- I think they need a really good, solid front desk coordinator who is at the front desk all of the time.", "business_id": "2prJHFb5KaEqCM-mUiNJ2Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Qe89fGAR-ZLlVhH8gZZ7Nw", "review_id": "YWW5hNPPM0yHh2M9VF0X0A", "text": "My family and I have been going here for years, both Dr Reach's are wonderful .", "business_id": "rwzPmdpWG55_6uEmKl9Aqg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2Uh-8nt_opzgjUgggWZraA", "review_id": "Qi9K9bHb1msTJD9XSDnrhA", "text": "This family is awesome! get your adjustments here!", "business_id": "rwzPmdpWG55_6uEmKl9Aqg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UE7KjXD6frjuvKk6rtxjDQ", "review_id": "kUII1q6l44qODeBX8d3SoQ", "text": "Frank Reach is not only the.best in the business but also very caring about his patients, ive been going to him on and off since I was pregnant with my oldest daughter 14 now. He has helped every physical pain ive had including a car accident.", "business_id": "rwzPmdpWG55_6uEmKl9Aqg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ky9pQ8AKufvZ63IxR41jGg", "review_id": "jcJS95L6FB2SVe_2Mudc-w", "text": "Now while i have only attended church service there a couple of times...this location has one of it not the best fireworks show in the valley here in AZ. I will definitely be making this annual trip to this locale to see this fantastic spectacle of a lights and colors...it was in a word FABULOUS. I posted some pics of the fireworks extravaganza...please check them out. Eat, Drink, and Be Merry my Friends!!!", "business_id": "ubYzyCbtpuEiZxd0q7DivQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jXp0eFDh_LNO8JfcGlV3pw", "review_id": "QYibO5bW3YKCDSFmkhjfCg", "text": "I like attending service here, even though I am not a member here. Services are prompt and average about 1.5 hours and there is always a friendly face greeting you at the door.", "business_id": "ubYzyCbtpuEiZxd0q7DivQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YpoJfcupG358FRkif09m2g", "review_id": "gNdS3diSNEuwvO6Gb8A87A", "text": "This is a large church, so if you're looking to come in and not be noticed you'll be fine.  The music is loud, but fairly well mixed.  I personally think the vocals are hard to pick out.  It's more moddern type worship and suites the younger crowd very well.  Older individuals may not feel very comfortable during the music, but the sermons are excellent, challenging, and will speak to all types of people.  If you're in the area, give it a try.", "business_id": "ubYzyCbtpuEiZxd0q7DivQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "owposE-EYZZlbzEhMvTVvQ", "review_id": "SLxBPk0_hciAF7QGgVu_BA", "text": "Not so much a church as a HUGE THEATER.  The few \"services\" I have been to have always followed the same basic style:  SINGING, More Singing, a very long sermon, more singing, a collection, a baptism or two, more singing, and an altar call.  It all seemed so well rehearsed.  Maybe it's because I was brought up in a Catholic environment, but I found the size not very conductive to effective worship.  No one really gets to know anyone.  This \"church\" is not for me.", "business_id": "ubYzyCbtpuEiZxd0q7DivQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-QwmhDWljbhTkwqNJkYkbg", "review_id": "8mRae1V4KVygnvUZkSeUZQ", "text": "I've been attending for over 25 years and I can honestly say they have a huge heart for people and their community. From the top down, they are always looking for ways to serve. Although it's a big church they have friendly greeters, first time visitor parking and a lot of small group activities and classes so you can get to know others and become connected.  And because of the size, they are able to team up to do incredible things like their annual Christmas production, Fourth of July fireworks show, Thanksgiving turkey give-away and much more. With over 250 ministries, there is definitely something for everyone.", "business_id": "ubYzyCbtpuEiZxd0q7DivQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tpOgdsqWcrlFyQSrRIua-g", "review_id": "U0Eq6OviVArzfqDDog2-pA", "text": "Can you say BEST CHURCH EVER? When you come here... You become family. It may be a big church but, it makes it all the better. The barnetts are simply amazing. Groups are amazing. I love it so much! A great part is they offer free day care during service so I have something to do with my toddler while I worship! I love PFA!", "business_id": "ubYzyCbtpuEiZxd0q7DivQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "2v3j2y5PLMs0rlAd-pxoEw", "review_id": "BlwfZwjIXBbzu25GNHfN9Q", "text": "We have been going to this Church now for a year and a half. \n\nThey have a Wonderful Children's Program, which is very important to us!\n\nThey have 2 wonderful Pastors, great Music Department and Drama Department and you can get free counceling at this Church from some wonderful Christian Councelors!\n\nThey have the Best Christmas Pagent in the USA hands down. With \"Live\" animals including sheep, camels, elephant and also have Angels flying in the air above you! Pretty Awesome!!! Come see us on Sunday mornings, Sunday evenings or Wednesday evenings, or just come early in the morning to work out and get in shape!", "business_id": "ubYzyCbtpuEiZxd0q7DivQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YIjGrzJRQVpoZNl1rGXQ9A", "review_id": "3Ess5iy-ZamPMBIcHj2JAg", "text": "Sunrise Easter service was great. Music and message was wonderful. Followed by a tasty brunch and then the 9am The Bridge was fantastic. Stage was colorful with 100s of flowers. Message was good, and felt very alive on departure...will have to come by again other than this and the fantastic Christmas program they put on.", "business_id": "ubYzyCbtpuEiZxd0q7DivQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LU4ywdFGDZPrrXGPBewl1A", "review_id": "3BBNetkTEcVwQz0peNPo-g", "text": "The scenery and the mountains around the church is nostalgic! Being from a different part of the country, the backdrop isn't something that I see often and I was in awe. Several people greeted us and shook our hands, giving this mega church a personable feel. The worship and the service were both amazing too. If I were a nearby resident, I would attend services and small groups regularly.", "business_id": "ubYzyCbtpuEiZxd0q7DivQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "e8DXpXcwOPdP25hG2IGwog", "review_id": "-Mgg7BQiTf4CDEhXD2v9mg", "text": "Had my high school graduation here. Parking lot is huge. Bathrooms were super clean. Great place for a graduation. Overall really nice clean and in a good area. Kind of hard to find if you don't know where your going though.", "business_id": "ubYzyCbtpuEiZxd0q7DivQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CEW2upzTvsSR3FRp2N2qlQ", "review_id": "NrRPsn4Dfa3mCqKZU1M5TA", "text": "Massive church campus, could get lost, had a friendly smiling guy Gabriel(security) on a Golf cart who directed me... to the evening service other wise I would have been lost! I visited here for the first time, for their Sunday evening service... it was a Youth focused service, which was pretty cool. met Pastor Ben (guess he was the Youth pastor) briefly during the meet & greet! Incidentally it was Pastor Ben's birthday the day I visited...very cool!!", "business_id": "ubYzyCbtpuEiZxd0q7DivQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ysBQMZiuZ7VSu_YAh-lE0Q", "review_id": "NTsKWONMG8KiA0Nvhw2CfQ", "text": "I have been going to the Christmas performance at Phoenix first since I have 10 years ago.  It is an amazing show and it is difference every year.  \n\nIt is definitely something I always look forward to every Christmas.  This year they did a Christmas Express show and it was pretty amazing.  Looking forward to seeing what they do next year for the Christmas performance.", "business_id": "ubYzyCbtpuEiZxd0q7DivQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fxglTLwS2HqcmWiuKwUT4A", "review_id": "8WxHT7LbXtI9V9VYMBBKDQ", "text": "Such a comfortable church.  It's a large church, but not a mega-mega church like CCV. Very friendly members and staff.  Singing is incredible!  They have entertaining programs and I just love the causes they give to.", "business_id": "ubYzyCbtpuEiZxd0q7DivQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t6cniYnYdM9uUoW4CXaSzA", "review_id": "sOtfl4ogjuH5GMewYQV17w", "text": "Meh!!  Wish the people were nicer", "business_id": "ubYzyCbtpuEiZxd0q7DivQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SgBlfFMQEchUNn3olJ1B6Q", "review_id": "hJJ3mrHPytHsuUJ6dgc7kA", "text": "This business is recommended by Discount Tire locations.  Good pricing and fast service.  They did such a good job on my alignment I was wondering if I had the right vehicle.", "business_id": "VsgKeTyebDemed6V2N28GQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QScQFZLXFeEJ6numSz-Hsg", "review_id": "ilcw1VnhynwQuTj2MgAb_A", "text": "We had just purchased new front tires for our vehicle from Discount Tire in Anthem. Even though the location was a bit far, they recommended that we go to Network Alignment & Brakes as they are the best in the valley. Very glad we did. When they took a look at it they told me it didn't need an an alignment and I was good to go... no charge. Honest, personable, and great customer service. I will certainly be taking all my cars there from now on.", "business_id": "VsgKeTyebDemed6V2N28GQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hDoxAj_qdhrBU6Ky5sFi9g", "review_id": "8dCcDQxOAw-5-dqrpKjThg", "text": "All good. They did what they said, when they said for the price they said... and no surprises. I've been jacked around plenty at repair shops and so am always worried when I take my car somewhere new, but I had no problems.", "business_id": "VsgKeTyebDemed6V2N28GQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_vTyqTbfhZ-SlQVxz9HH8A", "review_id": "-pCuXOeBC11m_cRr6Q8QqA", "text": "Stand up guys. Scott took care of me and didn't pressure me into any repairs. He was kind enough to quote the needed repairs and offered to just do the bare minimum (safely of course) to get me back on the road.  I'll be referring friends to this shop so long as they are in business.", "business_id": "VsgKeTyebDemed6V2N28GQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fCDsJINnhFsnJNHGp0nSsA", "review_id": "36laf85ANJt9azY4zr3Lqg", "text": "This is another one of the few places that I trust to do the job right.  This shop is efficient, honest and fair.", "business_id": "VsgKeTyebDemed6V2N28GQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EXZrHtmzdtDHtH9MPNEhkw", "review_id": "0wAlUfYr1Jq_-2DO3STn4Q", "text": "Unbelievable customer service!  They actually insisted that my car did not require alignment.  \n\nThese people are a total credit to their industry!", "business_id": "VsgKeTyebDemed6V2N28GQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fE9nZLeXFMIuN23jdRwXvw", "review_id": "QujOYzM1U4PTB2E8Zays2Q", "text": "My vehicle had started pulling to the right, and if you took your hands off of the steering wheel, it would head for the curb. I took it to Network Alignment & Brakes to see what was going on. The tech came into the waiting room and told me he had found a problem. He showed me that two of the four bolts holding the upper left ball joint in place were missing, and the remaining two were very loose. A few months prior I had the ball joint replaced at another auto repair shop, and apparently the bolts that came with it were junk. The tech replaced the missing bolts and tightened everything. I was only charged for the alignment that I needed after the repair even though I asked about not being charged for the repair. That is real customer service. They will get all of my future alignment needs.", "business_id": "VsgKeTyebDemed6V2N28GQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H-BEkqEHD079fhqcQ_1QwQ", "review_id": "W6Z-AUKCYv1ebI2_c0VWLg", "text": "Took my Jeep in for the post-lift alignment. Turned out the alignment was spot on (props to Cutting Edge 4x4 who installed it) and they didn't charge me. I overheard the tech talking to another customer explaining, with a sample part, why they needed to replace a worn tie rod end before they would do an alignment. So again, no charge for unnecessary work and a very helpful explanation. The honesty is refreshing and I wouldn't hesitate to go back even though its a far drive for me.", "business_id": "VsgKeTyebDemed6V2N28GQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "uqK3yvpg5Evk_XgzMW-lAw", "review_id": "xe3qXGXoTA-2mJUQ2iWg6g", "text": "I have bought new tires and was referred by Discount Tires to have an alignment done.  The service took little over an hour on a Friday afternoon.  I was glad there was a Dairy Queen next to the shop.  They have limited seats in waiting area, especially on a busy day.  The time just flew by while I was enjoying my favorite treats.   \n\nWhen I returned to pick up my car, I was ready to pay for the $49.99 alignment.  Adam explained that I didn't need the alignment, and was no charge for the service.  He showed me the print out and the wheels were aligned.  This is one shop that do follow their slogan \"affordable - honest - friendly\"!  They also have coupons to print on their website.", "business_id": "VsgKeTyebDemed6V2N28GQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pwxAaWgzQuVEsb_MwVJmbQ", "review_id": "nsXblWbFvAXYXo7fvFwGmw", "text": "I was a Saturday walk in, concerned my brakes might be a bit wacky after some shimmy on a recent backroad trip.  Scott worked me in in less than two hours.  He found nothing wrong, said I still had 45% of the pads left, adjusted the brakes,  added fluid, thanked me, shook my hand, and gave me my keys.  No charge.  With this kind of service and honesty, I'll be back.  In addition to the simple honesty, this is a *local* shop and I like keeping $ local when possible.\n\n(Should have gone to the Dairy Queen next door - not really local, I know.  Rolberto's,  about 100 m north, earns 3 stars as the friendly staff adds an extra star to 2-star food.)", "business_id": "VsgKeTyebDemed6V2N28GQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_BixD7yelciWJchKldbKkQ", "review_id": "aqMt_rWUnXRq-YpOpHLqHQ", "text": "My daughter took my car today because I thought I was needing brakes. I figured it would cost at least $300. They did an inspection and guess what? There was NO CHARGE. They said my brakes were fine and I did not need to replace or repair them They did tighten something up but still no charge. With this kind of honesty I will be back for all of my work, my daughters work, and I will tell everyone I know. I'm still in shock they were this honest.", "business_id": "VsgKeTyebDemed6V2N28GQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NNdfPF-UhvLB8FxbsuSC5A", "review_id": "Z7C3XGPE2oEdHFBs0rOzWQ", "text": "Took my car to Discount Tire to get new tires.  After the installation, the tech told me about my wheel lock stud being broken on the rear left side, so he gave me a piece paper with Network Alignment & Brakes name and phone number on it telling me to call them and they'll fix the wheel lock for free.\n\nI called yesterday afternoon asking how long will it take to fix the issue, the guy on the phone said with appointment, about 45 minutes.  So I set-up the appointment for this morning and I arrived few minutes early, and I was greeted right away.  The whole process took less than 20 minutes.  What an awesome job they did.", "business_id": "VsgKeTyebDemed6V2N28GQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QphffTH7x5XzDfLFbFD0IQ", "review_id": "qJmQZyYqVNeFbKLwif--7A", "text": "Scott did not perform the alignment I went in for. He called explained there were some other issues that needed to be taken care of. Performing the  alignment before the worn parts were replaced would not  make any sense. He also stated it was not a safety issue so it was not a dire issue to have the repairs done today. \n\nHe was professional and ethical", "business_id": "VsgKeTyebDemed6V2N28GQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P-53BvG3ns-9W7CQWpG58w", "review_id": "lvippsRrYZaOvL2WJC8fPw", "text": "These guys rock for sure! I had a 3inch lift installed on my FJ cruiser with aftermarket upper control arms. When the other shop completed the lift I had serious alignment issues. I brought my Fj to Network on Cave Creek and these guys had me aligned and out in no time. These guys know what they are doing for sure.\n\nSide note: Prior to bringing my truck here I tried Toyota dealer for alignment and they were gonna charge me through the roof, they looked at me like I was from outer space. They proceeded to tell me I would need additional parts to get this alignment done. Well Network didnt need extra parts and it drives smooth. Thanks guys!", "business_id": "VsgKeTyebDemed6V2N28GQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jd54tYMIG9_86a3aJMRyBw", "review_id": "x1Z697PzaOcVPkn-H1QlHQ", "text": "I always use these guys for my alignments. \n They do a great job if I need it, but often I don't, and they are honest about telling me. They have my loyalty and spreading the word.", "business_id": "VsgKeTyebDemed6V2N28GQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gJEJg1fPVDPnkdcVFbVlBQ", "review_id": "Jh_7CXO3lLvM1fu6e2cWrg", "text": "Disclaimer: I had a terrible experience with a stylist here, but will make an attempt to keep my venom from poisoning the rest of the review. It has been about two months since my visit, and  I can now look in the mirror without seething so I thought it was time to put it on record. Here goes...\n\nThe Digs: Salon Boulevard is in a convenient spot for Phoenicians in the Moon Valley area, located in the LA Fitness complex right next to Half Moon Bar & Grill. The interior itself is on the smallish side and what you might typically expect from a strip-mall salon.\n\nThe Walk-in: Feeling a bit lackluster after a bout of Pilates, I decided a trim was just the thing to put some bounce back into my locks - lo and behold! There was Boulevard Salon and their\" Walk-ins Welcome\" sign. Serendipity.\n\nThe front desk person was very busy, but friendly, and said she could get me in with a stylist in 15 minutes whose price would be $35 for a trim. Sweet! She asked if she could bring me some coffee and invited me to have a seat. After about 10 minutes and no cafe au lait, I simply got up and served myself. Not a moment later, Ms. X fetched me for my cut.\n\nShe took my cup, set it at her station, and immediately led me to the sinks and began shampooing without even looking at my hair while it was dry or asking what I wanted. Back at her station, I told her I just wanted a trim and my side-swept bangs maintained, to which she replied \"Yes, yes, something plain. I see you are a plain girl.\" Um...ok, lady.\n\nTo make a long story short, Ms. X spilled my coffee on me, dabbed ferociously at my crotch, yammered ceaselessly without ever waiting for a response, then gave me a whole new hairstyle of her choosing that was some sort of long bob with butchered bangs that ended up too uneven to do anything with but pin back. And the icing? She wanted $5 more to blow dry. \n\nSince I left \"wet\" I didn't realize the extent of the devastation until I returned home to dry and style. I'm ashamed to say I even thanked her for the mutilation of my head. And tipped. *sigh*. \n\nThe other clientele seemed smiley and unaccosted. At the time of my visit, it was mostly older ladies getting their curls set under the dryers, though I believe they are a full-service salon and offer several waxing and nail treatments as well.\n\nThe Resolution: In the end, I did call Ms. X back that day on her cell and left a message explaining that I would not be returning to the salon and why. I regret not speaking to a manager to give the business a chance to make amends. As it is, I do not plan to return. I even park as far away from the place as possible when going to the gym. And I'm still waiting for one side of my bangs to grow back long enough to get them fixed.", "business_id": "z7F5NHgN1iqSaNDbADhvlA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PpnuhCbgtl1TbhOg6hSzPA", "review_id": "fhvidUClXbqORNTk4fC2vA", "text": "I see Eve here. I have extremely thick long hair and cut it about twice a year since I am extremely paranoid of cutting! (had a bowl cut for the better part of my childhood).\nMy hair is my best asset so I'm ALWAYS weary of cutting. I saw Eve.. I was floored! I LOVED my cut! it's been 4 months since i cut it... and it's growing out beautifully. \nthe salon is fabulous and they sell the cutest jewlry. \nwould def recommend and continue driving 15 miles to see Eve again.", "business_id": "z7F5NHgN1iqSaNDbADhvlA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xF3p_g1cltGHk7DkzURhIg", "review_id": "VNoRmteRHQ1vyw-3uWYigQ", "text": "My mom and I got a manicure and pedicure here.\n\nMy mom enjoyed her experience with Shannen.\n\nI did not enjoy my experience with Janien. To start she shaved the little hairs on my feet with a razor that was not in the disinfecting liquid and then replaced the cap and did not put it in disinfecting liquid. Do you realize how many disease you can spread like that? Then she didn't put my flip flops on before putting on my polish and wanted me to walk barefoot from the pedicure station to the other side of the salon to the manicure station. Luckily I was saved from this disgusting venture by another stylist who offered me some salon flip flops to put on. Which hey why didn't you put those on before hand??\n\nThey use aceton nail polish remover and don't have non-acetone which was annoying but not really her fault. Finally my biggest annoyance was that she layered - globbed really- the nail polish on. So even thirty minutes later (waiting for my mom to finish) my nail polish was still wet. And at no point was I placed under a light or fan or anything for them to dry. So I get home and three nails have little marks and dings and one nail is ruined. That's HORRIBLY annoying when I just paid 60 bucks for both. \n\nPS Cash only", "business_id": "z7F5NHgN1iqSaNDbADhvlA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LRFEVzU982UFQ4jmK2xm0A", "review_id": "Y_k0q1Hd1m0BsC5Cj8tABA", "text": "I have been going to Salon Boulevard for several years now. I have seen a stylist, a nail tech, and the aesthetician (facials and waxing) and I absolutely love the laid back, relaxed atmosphere! Misty is the stylist I see and she's one of the best I've ever been to, but she makes my hair look so good in the salon that I can't duplicate it myself at home (dangit!)  Mikel is the nail tech I see and she has many clients that have been seeing her for years (including me). Shannon is the aesthetician and does a FABULOUS wax!! I would recommend this salon to anyone!", "business_id": "z7F5NHgN1iqSaNDbADhvlA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cJKLuPSxoy08uymdTOT0Kg", "review_id": "ZmxEw1pKwtv_cYkNkQdLdg", "text": "This is the place I go for my waxing and facial needs. Shannon is an absolute doll and someone who has become a friend. She takes care oft facial and makes me feel good about myself!", "business_id": "z7F5NHgN1iqSaNDbADhvlA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NRBhz5ptfd_GNb0dArTggQ", "review_id": "gpvq8He8Uk5G3_ovDPfuyw", "text": "The family has been seeing Misty for more than 10 years...she's the Goddess of Do's!", "business_id": "z7F5NHgN1iqSaNDbADhvlA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "j1UagK_zBh0O5ITmcQFsvQ", "review_id": "6BdE5L4J8RPP_RMBAqqvIQ", "text": "I had my hair butchered by a stylist here in surprise; she was new, that's all I'm going to say.  Well, that and, I hope she gets better.  Anyhow, after the cut here in surprise, I was referred to a stylist at Salon Boulevard by my friend.  I honestly cannot thank my friend and my new stylist Eve enough.  I thought I would have to get all my hair chopped off to fix the bad cut.  Eve saved me about 5 inches of hair.", "business_id": "z7F5NHgN1iqSaNDbADhvlA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0tApd9jt6ooXUNm7Xs04dQ", "review_id": "Bjgtb6HeZP7E9l93ZxeQ1A", "text": "My hair was a complete disaster!  It took 3 hours but Robert made be look awesome.  I love my color and haircut so much that when I got into my car I cried because this is the best my hair has looked ever! ROBERT YOU ROCK!", "business_id": "z7F5NHgN1iqSaNDbADhvlA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ciUuzVQZhB2n11H7xAF9Iw", "review_id": "z8MGySuhFzPSeaSJE73v2w", "text": "So I need a haircut.  And in a Costco in southeast Phoenix, where I live, I see this gentleman about my age (senior) sporting a really good do.  I ask him who does his hair, and he gives me the same of Sandy Clark at Salon Boulevard.  I call Sandy and make an appointment for 3:15 on Wednesday June 4. \n\nToday (Wednesday June 4) I roll out, leaving plenty of time for the 20-mile-odd trip, but Sandy's directions are so bad that I spend almost 20 extra minutes trying to find the Salon. \n\nAt 3:15, the moment I realize I'm going to be late, I call the number Sandy gave me; the same one I used for the appointment.  It's her cell phone, and it goes to voicemail.  I leave a message explaining I will be a few minutes late. \n\nAt 3:30 I call again.  I get voicemail again. I  leave a second message explaining that I am cruising the parking lot unsuccessfully, but nonetheless on my way, when I spot the Salon.  It's minuscule, and tucked away in a dark corner with tiny signs to identify it. At 3:35 I am inside. \n\nSandy, however, has left.  Deciding within 10 minutes that I would be a no show, and not bothering to check her phone, she trotted off to do something far more important than attend to a paying customer with a reservation: you know, someone who might easily have become a repeat customer who brings his own friends in.   \n\nInstead, she gets this sucky review on Yelp!, plus warnings to all my personal friends, colleagues and business associates to stay away from her and from Salon Boulevard.  Oh, and on Facebook too.  What her hairdressing skills are like I can not personally vouch for ... but if she loses focus this easily, I guess I'm glad I never had the opportunity to find out. \n\nThe lady behind the counter tried to offer me another appointment with Sandy Clark on some future day, but given the above -- plus I don't see the point in another 40-plus-mile, possibly pointless round trip -- I won't be showing up there again. Ever.\n\nAnd in my opinion, neither should you.  \n\n(Tabitha, where are you? Salon Boulevard needs you!)", "business_id": "z7F5NHgN1iqSaNDbADhvlA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z6J0lVg4s-RfrxnNv2bpBA", "review_id": "PKzsioo0KsW1LFpGvNBDcw", "text": "I have been going here for years to see Rob. When I first showed up as a referral, my hair was stick-like and dry, as a result of years of bad bleach jobs. I had a line across the back of my head from my last bleach job! Rob was, to say the least, amazing. He worked with me and within a few short weeks my hair was shiny and soft and gorgeous. Since then I've gone blonde to dark brown to bright red, and Rob always hits the mark. He is great at knowing the right colors and the right cuts to flatter, and is always professional. I highly recommend him to everyone!", "business_id": "z7F5NHgN1iqSaNDbADhvlA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AnH84g9V10x41CXmCvcaFg", "review_id": "gsgeZAQSIv-CTyaTkXNJ_A", "text": "This tiny little thrift shop is not the biggest or the best, but it certainly supports a good cause.  I come here to donate my old stuff because it all goes to a good cause.  The ladies who I have met working at the shop are nice as can be and will do anything they can to help.", "business_id": "zgobrpk3RbFz6o2M4uSl8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zLToLBt6Yc1NjDvSphbP7Q", "review_id": "WInHQ0s8mg4zzjy1VCIPtw", "text": "A-ma-zing!!! Ok, so I am a little biased, because I volunteer here, but the reason I volunteer is because it is a great, cheap palce to shop! \n\nThe store is run primarily by volunteers and all proceeds go to Maricopa County Animal Care and Control's special programs (i.e. spay and neuter programs). I admit that the store is fairly small, but that is so that we can keep our prices low and can remain true to our mission of providing funds for animals at the shelter.\n\nMuch of the clothes come from My Sister's Closet and are brand name clothes in great shape! I have stoped shopping at other thrift stores, because I am spoiled by the low prices ($2 for shirts, shorts, ties; $3 for pants, sweaters, blazers, dresses). I get so many compliments from my friends and co-workers and I am proud to say that my new Ann Taylor pants or Banana Republic sweater cost me less that $3 and has gone towards a good cause.\n\nI highly encourage others to stop by and take a look. Happy shopping!!", "business_id": "zgobrpk3RbFz6o2M4uSl8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "6N1qmSdYxhUsp2ouZDZlGA", "review_id": "4TDU0kNl-RxFfPoeNoddnA", "text": "I love this place. It's a great cause and the stuff is good. I always find something here in the way of household items and women's clothing. Half-price Saturdays are wonderful. They also have low cost pet food items (limited supply)\n\nGo early, they close promptly at 4pm and start calling for closing at about 3:30pm-3:45pm.", "business_id": "zgobrpk3RbFz6o2M4uSl8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "h39Yx1fwefvkgnwBXtkgOA", "text": "For what this place is.... 5 giant huge amazing stars! ***\n\n1. Sales on top of amazing prices.\n2. Take donations\n3. Sales benefit Animal Care and Control for the state of Arizona\n4. The men's section has great work shirts for about $4\n5.  If you like digging around for deals, this is your store\n6.  If you like digging for a short about of time, this store is small\n7.  Operated by all volunteers\n8.  These volunteers are so nice and helpful\n9.  Clean dressing rooms\n10.  Found a ball gown for $10\n11.  Found 2 sport coats for my husband for $5 each\n12.  Designer shoes were $6 but there was a $4 sale on them\n13.  Found the sugar bowl to my sugar/cream set that broke years ago, this was priceless to me but I paid $2 for it.\n14.  Low cost pet food and supplies too!", "business_id": "zgobrpk3RbFz6o2M4uSl8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tpOgdsqWcrlFyQSrRIua-g", "review_id": "nFTVFxwyoOEe2HtJf3Mb8g", "text": "Super cool thrift store. Cool Staff.... good cause... better and cheaper than good will... donate and shop here!", "business_id": "zgobrpk3RbFz6o2M4uSl8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "8n4SarsuI9Km6lEtydiE0w", "review_id": "-izfvgHPidDQJRMkg5qUUQ", "text": "Umm this place is awesome. I got a bike basket for 25 cents. 25 cents! Too often these days I run into \"thrift\" stores that miss the thrifty part, but not this one! It's fun to shop and you may end up finding a truly good deal!", "business_id": "zgobrpk3RbFz6o2M4uSl8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "afIHe5AwW1-L64_2Ck6hfw", "review_id": "rdkX-9Uv_mY6d9RCDE_QfA", "text": "This is one of my FAVORITE thrift stores. Actually, it's so good that I've always kept it a secret, for selfish reasons - less customers = more great selection for me! Then, Catholic guilt reared its head (ugh), and I figured, these people deserve to be known as the treasure trove they are. \n\nThey have amazing prices on quality stuff. The reason I'm only giving them four stars instead of five is because the clothing is not organized by size. S, M, L, XL all mixed in together, so I usually end up not even bothering with the clothing. I go here for the shoes, purses, wallets, jewelry, and housewares.", "business_id": "zgobrpk3RbFz6o2M4uSl8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pKdSf4YM9_Zka8-iqhjzcg", "review_id": "kDHbGOX1dqNwcRtDcPGnyg", "text": "Popped in here today for the first time. Very well organized and great prices. Definitely will be back. Looks like other new shops are opening in the area.", "business_id": "zgobrpk3RbFz6o2M4uSl8A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fgXODuqHR7fZU-h_pXERFw", "review_id": "-Ij0IM2L8YNos7wKuNIK-g", "text": "ok -- so it's a dealership service center right?  just a GM corner of the world to take your money and leave you 'needing more' (more money or more repairs) ....right??   NOPE!  \n\nLund has always taken GREAT care of  my car. I have a little Saab and well, truth be told, it's needed a few repairs, one being pretty significant ....regardless i still LOVE MY SAAB!  \n\nEach time I have taken my car in, the service writers (Phil / Steve) have been GREAT!  They are helpful and know the vehicle -- they always makes sure i'm in/out of there as promised.   Their estimates are fair (i've compared them with others!!) and actually Lund tends to come in even less than they originally quoted.  Not sure about you but i'd rather be happily surprised with a smaller bill.\n\nWhen I pick up my car, I get a very detailed walk through of what they serviced, what i need to look out for, etc.  I also always return home in a very well cleaned car!  (nice little perk!) \n\nPrior to the economic bust - they gave me a free rental car each visit (all varieties of Saabs and even a CTS). That totally ROCKED ...but now, they only have the van service, which is still good - prompt, clean and courteous. \n\nThe waiting area has a variety of drinks/ snacks and tv / magazines to keep you entertained. Not the crazy \"spa, movie theater, yoga, tech center\" auto mall thing --but it serves me just fine!!  Always a danish or a bagel to be had -- even cookies / ice cream and pop corn !!! (ohhh it's a party over there!!)  hehehe \nbut seriously, i don't need to have my car repair bill to be more expensive so it can cover the yoga instructor or the spa service expenses -- i just want my car taken care of.\n\nMaybe it's a Cadillac Hummer Saab thing - but  I am a LOYAL LUND fan!  \njust sayin", "business_id": "XwAqViYLsjOpxM-h57rTEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FH5hgMmaz3CTxXzsRga4IA", "review_id": "_5kJwOTH7xRtWCRYP8_cwg", "text": "So, I'm driving from SEA to PHX with my 65-year grandmother who manages to invite herself into my 06' Saab 9-3 for my 1500 mile journey to my new home. I should've known better than to let her drive! She was hauling ass, really enjoying herself, blurting out such things as \"I feel so young again!\" and \"I love going fast!\" Although, she made me nervous, I also enjoyed seeing her happy, so I allowed it to persist until she hits a HUGE pot hole going 70mph in a 50mph. \n\nBam! $800 Anti-lock Brake System repair.\n\nWhen I took the Saab into get it fixed the service was fantastic. They were very helpful. They even had this old man drive me back to work. He was a creepy old man. It was so funny. \"The best part about college are the cute horny girls.\" Ummm. Ok. Old man. TMI. \n\nAnyway, so they diagnosed the car, \"fixed it,\" cleaned my car inside out, and delivered it to me! Great, right?! Wrong. The car was returned with the engine light on and the gentleman who delivered the car said nothing. So I begin to drive and the car doesn't accelerate. Its driving like an effing golf cart. Pretty comical, but I wasn't happy. I call the service dept, they agreed to scan the car for free if I brought it back in, but were not convinced there was anything wrong. So I took the car in and it appears they didn't finish the repair! Once they scanned the car's computer they immediately knew where to look. The guy pops the hood, and boom various pipes are not clamped down and the air sensors are not attached. Lund Saab, really?\n\nThey were clearly embarrassed and I forgive them for not knowing how to apologize. They did give me a new gas tank cap after it came up on the scanner because mine had been recalled, which I guess I'm supposed to be feel happy about except for the fact they should have fixed it with the initial repairs! In the end, I'm not happy with their lack of detail, which is why you pay top dollar, right?", "business_id": "XwAqViYLsjOpxM-h57rTEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1UNVkOFT781fSOL9fuNyig", "review_id": "OxkaGNos-TzhehbGTfDbLA", "text": "i have to change my review after talking to bobby the general manager he turned me over to Vince who went out of his way to make us happy. Very pleased", "business_id": "XwAqViYLsjOpxM-h57rTEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QeDbz3hrbt5TaJwi_E4n1g", "review_id": "5TXGkKWnlSAXm89qUsz59Q", "text": "Turning 30 did NOT mean I wanted a hybrid, another 4-door sedan or something my mom would drive.  don't get me wrong, i love my mom. I just am not ready to turn into her.\n\nSo, it was time to get the convertible I have been talking about buying for YEARS.  After an online search through countless dealer sites, I came across my Saab convertible on the website for Lund Cadillac Hummer & Saab.  The high-def photos on their web site had me thinking I was looking at photos from a car show.  I called that same day to inquire about the one I wanted.\n\nThe internet sales manager, Frank Barela is great! He brought the car to me the next day (on my lunch hour!) for a test drive and made sure that all my questions we answered and needs met.  There was no hassle in the buying process and Frank made certain I was comfortable with my decision. \n\nOf course, the car had major selling points but the attentiveness and service level made my decision easy.  I am confident that my decision to buy from Lund (...and Frank) was the right one.  Every time I get a compliment on my car, I mention Lund and my experience. Thank you, Frank Barela! I love my Saab!", "business_id": "XwAqViYLsjOpxM-h57rTEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sfTfkgp4eHeIObVMZWyGiw", "review_id": "FeARi9Zng3N_QfUtxJuwMg", "text": "I just got off the phone with a gentleman named Frank, awesome customer service. Thank you!", "business_id": "XwAqViYLsjOpxM-h57rTEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MnMtHFBLYfs5voypl7wfog", "review_id": "8fMUBgz_bqHqxgeS6e-z9A", "text": "Took the caddy here for service and I was more than pleased with the price and results, nice lobby to wait in and quick service! Fair price, and it was all cleaned up for me before delivery! Will continue to do business with them!", "business_id": "XwAqViYLsjOpxM-h57rTEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nzLxqkZReTrhyPfP1Ye3aQ", "review_id": "FHdMqcL5tyk559Yu1WPLUg", "text": "I just want to say how great this dealership is.  We worked a deal over the phone and they even brought the car to me to test drive.  This is our second vehicle from there and have totally enjoyed the buying experience.  Out of there both times in 30-45 minutes!  Ask for Ed Barowsky, he was our last salesman and we really liked him.  Will be back for a third vehicle in a few years.", "business_id": "XwAqViYLsjOpxM-h57rTEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Azpjds8tdopH1kYoJWRjLQ", "review_id": "-f9DxGMgPZw2yqVUJFefNg", "text": "Best dealership we've experienced.  We bought two cars from this place.  \nPlease ask for Chris  he was the best.  \nI highly recommend this place.  No bs from them what so ever.", "business_id": "XwAqViYLsjOpxM-h57rTEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6N0Qh58UcMxNaPcBNN25mA", "review_id": "LssxJYipZc6qsb1F8zBPUw", "text": "Lund Cadillac rocks. I drive a 2011 SRX and love it.  All of a sudden my  OnStar stopped working.  Rob Cox took great care of me.  Rob had a loaner car (a 2013) delivered to my front door.  It took a week for OnStar to get it right, but what did I care I was driving a brand new car. The service department at Lund Cadillac is great to work with. \nThank you, \nSara V", "business_id": "XwAqViYLsjOpxM-h57rTEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LYKcgtDQM3P7CBedArsjrw", "review_id": "2DlzSFC04BqdUKCu7jGkdw", "text": "Todd Coffer and the service folks at Lund Cadillac are wonderful and I highly recommend them!", "business_id": "XwAqViYLsjOpxM-h57rTEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fvB2wYbRgIZJ6s4ZCws2sQ", "review_id": "3BH4011to_-ClxEdHtZKxg", "text": "Lund Cadillac was easy to work with and made my leasing a new Cadillac an easy and quick process. Thanks guys! Sam J.", "business_id": "XwAqViYLsjOpxM-h57rTEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gUoM4h8xx3dAYp-_PeM_5g", "review_id": "jpsTN2R_Tyxc6DRNYUszBQ", "text": "My husband and I live in Texas, we found the vehicle we wanted at Lund Cadillac. I was helped by Frank. We did not end up getting the vehicle due to the decision of keeping the vehicle we were planning to trade in. Through the process of test driving, keeping in contact, offering over the top convenience options, and more than important; getting the numbers to work for us. Frank was great. For as far as we got in the deal, dealing a vehicle over the phone/text was a lot smoother process than I would have thought.", "business_id": "XwAqViYLsjOpxM-h57rTEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RkoSifECtf0CstCYWZ-OQA", "review_id": "YU78guH4vpMeOVt4hPI0Kg", "text": "Recently purchased a 1996 Corvette on the private market.  After some research on the internet decided Arrowhead Cadillac had the best reputation for Corvette service in the valley. Brought it in to have it completely checked out and all problems addressed.  I couldn't be more pleased with the work done and the experience as a whole.  Todd kept me informed as work progressed and answered all my questions.  I definitely will bring it back for future service and recommend this dealership to others for it's professionalism and courtesy.", "business_id": "XwAqViYLsjOpxM-h57rTEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3TPrGbQvhqp0aVLQpn6jwg", "review_id": "BM5GXhtgr1zOvH1Z7Ds1GQ", "text": "TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE.. long review but worth the read. Don't make the same mistake I did. \n\nI actually signed up for Yelp to write this review because my experience was so off putting. AVOID MIKE MARTIN. He was a very nice guy to start, I explained my situation; First time buying a car, my price range, I was already financed, knew the exact car I wanted. He suggested we take a ride, however, before we got the keys I mentioned it seemed a little out of my budget, but he insisted we drive (good sales tactic) Long story short after we got inside he became the aggressive car salesman we all stereotype. He raised his voice   ripped off his glasses, threw both elbows on the desk and told me \"I clearly have never bought a car before\" (which was one of the first things I told him) After that I mentioned how I still think the car is out of my price range and he told me that I would have to get financing through the dealership and called it a \"stupid idea\" to get financing any other place. What shocked me the most was when I told him I didn't want to low ball nor do a back and forth sales negotiation. If the price works we have a deal, if not lets not waste time. His response was \"It's because of people like you we have to do this\" After a comment like that I walked out. Tried to resolve with the manager a few days later (he tried to sell me another car...what?) and I was assured it would be brought to Mike's attention. All in all its a nice dealership, decent selection but horrible buying experience. If you are looking for a great no B.S. car buying process I recommend taking your money elsewhere.", "business_id": "XwAqViYLsjOpxM-h57rTEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3TPrGbQvhqp0aVLQpn6jwg", "review_id": "XVxSHcaiwKNDD4BCFJmlVQ", "text": "In regards to Cassie or \"Ricks\" comment. I tried multiple times to get in touch with someone in upper management about my experience. It's funny how a review on social media suddenly makes this important...Too little to late.", "business_id": "XwAqViYLsjOpxM-h57rTEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gRi_TJ99TMZIhG6edjK29A", "review_id": "99Wtg9bkZS9C_2OvuJ7d_w", "text": "My wife and I just traded our X5 in for a SXR. We dealt with Andrea and Mike. Both did an outstanding job. I have never leased a car before. Mike explained the advantages and made this decision easy. I just signed and drove off the lot.\nGreat job Andrea and Mike\nPS\nNo pressure. Just good people", "business_id": "XwAqViYLsjOpxM-h57rTEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JkMOQaMjlBHMqp6gj-hL3w", "review_id": "sQMTVXKeMNvJB6ZRfCeJLQ", "text": "No one bothered helping us : (", "business_id": "z4I2htpnkdqY_9DYDfuRgA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d6Gj0_WVtdaKr24UG8TOxg", "review_id": "5HqD3f8QH_96K2WSHbpjdQ", "text": "Very helpful staff and knowledgeable.  You can tell they are riders.  Will go out of their way to show you products, properly size you and give you recent discounts you might not be aware of.  Have purchased both dirt and street gear and will continue.", "business_id": "z4I2htpnkdqY_9DYDfuRgA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "44Ea1Sp1ueFV0a9pQOUPYQ", "review_id": "QuTqCSgdLMb9ENMB5n2_YQ", "text": "OMG! Avoid this place at all cost!", "business_id": "z4I2htpnkdqY_9DYDfuRgA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fr23bajPz6vpZcyBMZ_JXw", "review_id": "ci4toot9gDBlwQiWtrKo6Q", "text": "Been here over and over an have had nothing but great service.   Helped me with my helmet and Scala with no hassle at all.", "business_id": "z4I2htpnkdqY_9DYDfuRgA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gz71Hy61sfZaMKFd1kpyPQ", "review_id": "IBtoeKrJkPaZ07XO5ecFCA", "text": "I have loved online shopping for as long as I can remember.  However, I recently moved about a mile away and wanted some boots.  I couldn't find prices I Iiked online and when I came in I found a darn good pair of street bike boots for $60(!)  About six weeks later, they had a top notch (house brand again) pair of ventilated boots for the same price and actually allowed me to return the six week old boots for full price. What?! They have an amazing satisfaction guaranteed return policy and that's why they get the extra star.  I've also since returned a pair of gloves that I tried out for about two weeks that were too tight and again got a full refund.\n\nI have since purchased quite a few things there, the prices are competitive and the staff has been friendly and helpful. What more could you ask?", "business_id": "z4I2htpnkdqY_9DYDfuRgA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "06Xp4tGhM6Ie86xZQDK0aA", "review_id": "C5YMgHduBOjdd5znrLDnJA", "text": "Horrible customer service.. I pulled into the parking lot at 7:55 when they close at 8pm. The man inside ran over and locked the door right in front of me when all I needed was an oil filter for my bike and would have taken 5 mins or less. I know they lost at least one customer as ill be going back to north valley Honda and I hope many more do as well after reading this review.", "business_id": "z4I2htpnkdqY_9DYDfuRgA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7uyz-RusJ3-rs3v1rQKI8g", "review_id": "5zMi8gwsmWCaE-5-sy-o5A", "text": "When our baby Nikki recently injured herself we were panicked to say the least!\n\nWe called Sugarloaf and they said to bring her right in! \n\nWe were greeted at the door by the Vet Techs to see if they could help bring her in.\n\nThe entire staff was fantastic and very reassuring! \n\nDr.Rai answered all of our questions and even included our opinions in Nikki's care!\n\nThe prices were reasonable and the care was fantastic!\n\nNikki has a long road ahead of her but hopefully in time she will improve.(She has a herniated disc in her back)\n\nThank you to everyone at Sugarloaf you helped in mending my broken heart!", "business_id": "S4UzAa0XMYU5oNG3rIwsHA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VhFda9lc5RObLjj_C0E5kA", "review_id": "XMlbuuM8VmGqwySWyI1zMg", "text": "My puppy was very sick, she had parvo. I called many places trying to get help for her and I was turned away. Sugarloaf asked us to come in immediately, they were very caring, knowledgeable, and attentive. They gave us a range of options for the puppy and called everyday to check on her status.\nI would like to say Thank you soooooo much for all the help!", "business_id": "S4UzAa0XMYU5oNG3rIwsHA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DJ1T6ZCsG0ANSEK6YsqHBQ", "review_id": "_Mb2530ViWgOAcaDTgmacg", "text": "Not good at all-very expensive, kept adding all sorts of  unecessary tests, madly trying to upsell treats and toys and junk to me at the counter when I was checking out, won't be back.", "business_id": "S4UzAa0XMYU5oNG3rIwsHA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0SH_57eHXYWuGztkRxC9Vw", "review_id": "2DDgmMeK9SJcMjQ73JA9OQ", "text": "I went to get rabies shots for both of my chihuahuas.  One is a little chunky and the other is really skinny.  They weighed them and said they were each three pounds heavier than usual. The vet told me my skinny dog was over weight! I told them that their scale was off but they said it wasn't.  I went to Pets Mart later that night and weighed both of my dogs.  And I was right, their scales are off.  I even brought a 10 lb weight to make sure Pets Mart's scale was right.  So my entire annual visit was based around wrong information.  And I feel they talked to you like you were an idiot.  They also overcharge for teeth cleaning.  I would NOT recommend this vet.", "business_id": "S4UzAa0XMYU5oNG3rIwsHA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7H67UajafPlYolAH05XhGA", "review_id": "85enLU5aUYMQTr9blveFJg", "text": "Dr. Rai, although direct, is amazing with my dogs. They always call the next day to make sure the dogs are alright after any shots or tests. They even squeeze me in the same day if something comes up.", "business_id": "S4UzAa0XMYU5oNG3rIwsHA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rH2EqW_tep2B8PBGA8FrWw", "review_id": "iEE0Ghr58T8DatBFi-KwIg", "text": "I have been getting hair cuts at Gulick Bros for 20 years!  They are the BEST.  Never a bad haircut to leave this place regardless of which stylist you use.  It's a trendy yet comfortable place which is family owned.", "business_id": "5W-E4Mj4eO5xfkZJ6zn2Cg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "rpm8ZGPMx2dJF8HJPVgdVQ", "text": "Update: I have since stopped coming here to have my hair done. Chuck was always good to me and his prices were very fair (as stated), but after awhile I just wasn't as happy with my hair as I was before. He styled my hair on the old side (bubble -y....) and when I left I felt like I had to restyle my hair....I decided that I needed a change BUT I would still recommend this place if you are looking for a good quality cut for a good price. \n\n\nI have been coming here for about six months to get my hair done by Chuck. He is great! He picked out the perfect hair color for me and cuts my hair just the way I want it done. He is so efficient, I am always out of there within a couple hours (and I always go with my mom, so that's for the two of us), and his prices are very fair. He did my hair a few weeks ago for my brother's wedding and it came out great. I couldn't be happier.", "business_id": "5W-E4Mj4eO5xfkZJ6zn2Cg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iQbk1wH9tP-y9n_oS_ezGg", "review_id": "jW239KvNpZodslLQvblaxQ", "text": "Dave Jr. has been cutting and coloring my hair for years.  I'm the kinda gal who will come in and ask what looks best, so basically, Dave gets to do whatever he wants.  Seriously, this is the way to go, since I come out with the most amazing cuts and beautiful color.  His prices are very reasonable, especially for the quality of the cut and color.", "business_id": "5W-E4Mj4eO5xfkZJ6zn2Cg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nXQvfeElK49no3UVrjvNuw", "review_id": "8noJr7qOxdW52Yb1qjLCGw", "text": "I had my hair cut for the first time by Pete Gulick today and it was fanominal! He couldn't of done a better job. I felt very comfortable and welcome the whole visit. Pete is a not only a fabulous hair stylist but a friendly person who has the best advice about hair! I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a great quality hair cut.", "business_id": "5W-E4Mj4eO5xfkZJ6zn2Cg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yrXCDuHsWLt14ql-aLOCYg", "review_id": "odtqZBWIsTBRZsrX17xI7w", "text": "Dave Sr is the best! Been coming here for years. I grew up in the neighborhood and went to school with some of the Gulick family. Great people. Exceptional stylists. Dave has always impressed me. Love this place!", "business_id": "5W-E4Mj4eO5xfkZJ6zn2Cg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1sEwyhpiZl0Gagpa3cb2vQ", "review_id": "BEFRbWSHG1t9mYQlOasSQw", "text": "Dave Jr was my first hair stylist at age 15. After 9 years of working for a different salon, seeing more stylists then I can count and never being completely satisfied with my color & cut, I decided to go back to Gulick Bros. Best hair decision I've made! Dave not only remebered who I was but he knew exactly what I wanted as soon as I sat in his chair! He takes his time & makes you feel important, not to mention he does THE BEST blonde I've ever had! So glad to be back at Gulick and I'm pretty positive I'll never leave again :)", "business_id": "5W-E4Mj4eO5xfkZJ6zn2Cg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "V0y4fqp-4pSRfsz0FmsjPA", "review_id": "ylA3FMYeIGUvS6ZScteFhQ", "text": "Went in here today cuz the kid wanted a rodent. We dont have dogs since we moved into an apartment and she really wanted some kind of pet. I wasnt really interested in having something that needs a bunch of attention so I thought a hamster would suffice. They did not have rodents at this store but the staff was really nice and the owner suggested a rat for companionship and intelligence instead of gerbils or hamsters which they didnt even carry. \n\nThey had a large assortment of fish and reptiles here it was much larger than I thought it would be on the inside. It's Local owned small and they have every type of food you would need for any pet including rodents. Dog leashes and accessories as well. They had a small case of dog pastries that looked good enough for me to eat!! Donuts and cookie looking type treats for your dog that were healthy and fresh. They had a few kittens and puppies but they were from friends of the owner no puppy mill type of ish here. I will go here instead of PetSmart for food any day!!", "business_id": "MzMu6VKY_PTsoaOHD8OFLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C_uA1JTMe8QteqDEG0UjyA", "review_id": "8OsGC64jtjiCuWcjJflXow", "text": "This is a little, local owned store that pales in comparison to other local owned stores.  Having had reptiles, fish and birds my whole life, I would never buy anything from the wild, and this place has a reputation for having cheap prices because of the low quality of their animals.  I have found wild caught animals in this store repeatedly.  I have also seen animals very improperly housed, along with feces in the cages.\nI have also had a conversation with the owner who was dropping some very racist bombs into the conversation about our current president and anyone who speaks multiple languages.  \nIt seems that all of the knowledge they have is only gained from elementary readings and minimal experience.  Their fish selection looks as though it was an old Walmart setup, which means if one fish is sick, they are all sick.\nIt is hard to tell people not to support a family owned business, but with a racist husband and a lady that never moves from her stool behind the counter but has an attitude on her, and with experiences as described above, it gets somewhat easier to tell you to go to another store.  It is worth it to drive to another pet store that does not support taking animals from the wild, does not hire weirdo's, and has a less \"racist\" staff.  I know of another reptile store at Bell and Cavecreek that has a much, much better selection.", "business_id": "MzMu6VKY_PTsoaOHD8OFLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "shQRZoFo79gGoir5ikKjMA", "review_id": "_xoiUK_QH-B-conXG9FwhQ", "text": "We've been to Pet Safari a couple times now and it is one of our favorites. The reptile section had been expanded since the last time we were there and now has a wider variety of animals. They had a couple baby frilled lizards along with the normal bearded dragons and ball pythons. The ball pythons looked great and were all very small. \nPet Safari had three species of monitor lizard, Nile, Savannah and Timor.\n\nThey have a lot of fish and aquarium supplies, as well as a few mammals and birds, but the best part about this store is the reptile area.", "business_id": "MzMu6VKY_PTsoaOHD8OFLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TD96-CLt1HpqDF06SLZwZQ", "review_id": "T2eZBMo_YnOuyMxhHYrGdw", "text": "Had to pick up a live mouse for my cousin's snake... very nice people who work there! Personable too. They had a couple of the big snakes out for people to see when we walked in too.", "business_id": "MzMu6VKY_PTsoaOHD8OFLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T-SKJo372IHScyKTlgpJhA", "review_id": "FZY_zyJpzh0U-wMJ2qBvtA", "text": "Awesome place to buy snakes and fish supplies. I like that they are locally owned. Good for the local economy. Not that I have anything against a place like petsmart but this place is friendly good prices and most important to me locally owned.", "business_id": "MzMu6VKY_PTsoaOHD8OFLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "shQRZoFo79gGoir5ikKjMA", "review_id": "etmNQhSBm_G86ConHhXc8g", "text": "It's really sad news, but Pet Safari will be closing its doors on July 30th, 2011. They are one of my favorite stores as they always had a wide variety of reptiles that aren't often seen at other stores and they sold fish as well. Just this last time in I saw a Dumeril's Monitor that was being sold at half price.\nFor those who used to buy feeders and accessories there, I recommend Exotic Predators & Prey and Tropical Treasures which are both located on Bell Road. Tropical Treasures also has fish, but they don't have as many salt water fish as Pet Safari used to.", "business_id": "MzMu6VKY_PTsoaOHD8OFLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dnimMmZEGiDOVLBDMHIb_w", "review_id": "Iu53U7M2286BJaqcGcNnWQ", "text": "Not sure if 2 stars is fair or not, so here's my story.\n\nWe rent 2 small (5X5) units from them and have for years now. Over the last few years they have changed managers several times. They have also upgraded their automated access a few times.\n\nWe've been locked out before for non-payment (they system automatically does this) but it was never urgent. Today it was, They have pay at the gate so it cost me $79.00 to get in, they were closed so I either waited or paid.\n\nIt's important to note that we have never had a late or missed payment since we've been doing business with them. When I go in there they always fix the problem right away. \n\nThe facility is always clean and well maintained. If it wasn't for their automated system locking us out all the time I would probably have given them 4-5 stars. The billing/lockout problem has gotten worse over the years but the property itself has improved. I guess the bottom line is it doesn't matter how nice it is on the inside, it's useless if you can't get in.\n\nUpdate 12-14-09\nThey were very apologetic and will  be refunding me the money. The regional director even sent me an email. Great customer service, tech department needs work. Now that the regional director is involved maybe it will get fixed.", "business_id": "4dt2i3TOZrA7wO1irW4Fow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3EaJ67Yf6Sg9t2QRyR0L1w", "review_id": "qY7aKTzscWM80qOk_E4yuw", "text": "This place was what I needed in the middle of a tough situation. The staff had a lot of positive energy and was very hospitable. The pricing was competitive.  They had me setup with a unit in no time. The cookies were a bonus.", "business_id": "4dt2i3TOZrA7wO1irW4Fow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KvWny9qUZJKrqo_LYesgSg", "review_id": "UTUmf5o1OMUaNqtTb0ZAdQ", "text": "We just rented a storage unit here last week and so I don't have much to say about it YET.  The manager on duty that day was friendly and drove us around to a few different size storage units - even to some that I wasn't that interested in but she wanted to show us comparison in size which I thought was nice that she took that extra step.  They currently have a deal going on now that makes renting storage units half off for the first 6 months.  There is no contract and you can leave at any time but need to let them know 10 days in advance before the next billing cycle.  I'll be back to let you know our experience with it all after we're done with the storage place.", "business_id": "4dt2i3TOZrA7wO1irW4Fow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HC66UgzD4u5mQEO0vMWsnw", "review_id": "BCVoTszz5P-xcH5vi5WgAA", "text": "Just moved some stuff in and they were friendly, helpful and even gave me a free lock! Low prices (pay for two months get the third month free internet deal right now too!) and a clean, well maintained storage place. Hard to give a great review to a storage unit, not as many variables", "business_id": "4dt2i3TOZrA7wO1irW4Fow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Sufa0MSD3yj2eOOUmo41XQ", "review_id": "7cDb6CqFaAaYsZYlC9BqpQ", "text": "This is one of the best Self Storage in Phoenix and the Surrounding area. The manager will go out if their way to help you any way that they can. \nThey have free cold bottle water fresh baked cookies and an VERY CLEAN restroom. If you were to need longer gate hour they will work with you to get in moved in. I have rented at many other please and I will keep going back to Az Mini on Cave Creek Rd for all my Storage needs.", "business_id": "4dt2i3TOZrA7wO1irW4Fow", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P4-5VtLQ3PaJgY-Gkijq7g", "review_id": "5Hh-pRdS5R2MdorIUqnBug", "text": "I have been there twice- 2 times too many. I had acrylic nails put on and they looked hideous. Prices are decent for a reason. The people were friendly, but the actual service was horrible. The nails were crooked and I had to go home and fix them myself. I actually thought to myself how stupid can these people be--- it's your job. Either way.. don't go there.", "business_id": "IBWpWY7_rC9FMOXYOL3i6A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oD7Zw2IT3yvJrD4tudAcjA", "review_id": "ZAhNBpWc-1KsCT0yoQMgpg", "text": "1st time I have ever gotten a brow wax next to my work so I came here... The lady is awesome... Everything is klean and sanitized. She made me feel like as if she wad my mom and knew I was doubting or I was scare.  Shes been doing this for 25yrs also", "business_id": "IBWpWY7_rC9FMOXYOL3i6A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O-YcjnqoLd2m2OS725t_6w", "review_id": "lC7YgTzFzZ6S-yVTSyiQEA", "text": "I like this place. It's clean and big, and always has a ton of staff. They are incredibly friendly and do fast, great work. Prices are incredibly reasonable. Plus they always accommodate you to make sure you can get in, even as a walk-in customer. They'll even stay late to make sure you get taken care of.", "business_id": "IBWpWY7_rC9FMOXYOL3i6A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WE4PNUO4Ubkr5-C_DpVfQw", "review_id": "JuZ2sv-TVSlglRMK6gEyIw", "text": "Never returning to this place again! I was really disappointed with the way the staff treats the customers. They told me one price when I went in and a totally different price when it was time to pay. Moreover, the staff tends to talk in their own language, which I find very disrespectful.", "business_id": "IBWpWY7_rC9FMOXYOL3i6A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8HeU_OazI_nHOKJziGrx3g", "review_id": "txHV6GshD-NFndEM8m54QQ", "text": "I will never go to this place again. The employees dont listen. I was over charged and they would not refund me.", "business_id": "IBWpWY7_rC9FMOXYOL3i6A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7FhH6XuNmMS8YD6eBuUVRw", "review_id": "brP_y4Z5KfmPFnzeh-yWbA", "text": "Liked this place. Got my eyebrows waxed here and most likely going here again. Everyone was nice and they accomodated me even though I was a walk-in. But I was VERY pregnant and I thought she would help me lay me down or at the very least get up, but she didn't. Love the prices and hopefully will be pleased when I get my nails done here.", "business_id": "IBWpWY7_rC9FMOXYOL3i6A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Zw2HgpyTgJf-l2yOSWff5A", "review_id": "vfr0qPteKMLR7To_VRTUIA", "text": "Very accomidating for a wedding party. The guys for the \"MANicure and Pedicure\" were even very happy with the services provided to clean up there nails for the wedding, all at competitve prices. Very clean, very friendly and very good with kid services.", "business_id": "IBWpWY7_rC9FMOXYOL3i6A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "8EyiYlKUMdJsQD3sA-fAjA", "review_id": "zOQ2v8kqbJWXBgEiMY9kdQ", "text": "Love this place.  Always friendly and they're open 7 days a week! It's a full service salon.  Manicures, pedicures, waxing, tanning and massages. They have a pedicure special that includes sugar scrub, callous removal, foot and leg massage with mint lotion along with a neck and shoulder massage plus all the usual components of a pedicure for $35! They also do top notch eyebrow waxing.  It", "business_id": "IBWpWY7_rC9FMOXYOL3i6A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5uEPtZDHJ9nMNpGkQVwqUA", "review_id": "OibNeGe8P_jiQddvgqqOwA", "text": "If you are looking for DON AND THERESA they opened their own shop. It's on cave creek and bell rd. It is called Tiffany nails by Don & Theresa.", "business_id": "IBWpWY7_rC9FMOXYOL3i6A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8PmZfT9I52uzIhxIr6LMtA", "review_id": "3ipLLRECx-duiUcqg68H1Q", "text": "I really like this salon. They are reasonably priced, and the Spa Pedicure deal (it's on the wall) is a great package at a great price. It's very clean, too. My favorite techs are Lisa and Ann. \n\nBy the way, bring cash for the tip, otherwise you'll have to run next door to Fry's. They don't allow you to add tips to your total bill if you use a credit card. Merchant service fees can get expensive for merchants and they are probably just trying to keep their costs down.", "business_id": "IBWpWY7_rC9FMOXYOL3i6A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MQHmGQCCvvQ2EobcM4Qhlw", "review_id": "ciH-CScFZhCALbGatOBXng", "text": "Went here for an eyebrow waxing. I moved over 30 minutes from my regular place so I tried searching yelp reviews for eyebrow waxing. This one was closest to my house with decent reviews. \nI don't want to say they did a horrible job. But it wasn't great, or at least wasn't what I'm used to. \nThe waxing cleaned up the edges around the brows fairly well but they didn't bother to do a trimming on the hairs. So they still stayed long and easily fell out of place making them look slightly unruly still. I mean I guess I could have gone home and trimmed them up myself (which I ended up doing anyway) but I paid for the services so why not do the job right?\nI guess I'll keep looking for an eyebrow place near my new home.", "business_id": "IBWpWY7_rC9FMOXYOL3i6A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U1bLVkGR2BHNB7pfIvutrw", "review_id": "7mvp_gTzjqXibe4Sw41hmA", "text": "Wait, cute nails, good price & a half back massage! hecks ya!  I really like this place and had to find somewhere else to go as my usual spot was talking to me so much I had a headache when I left.  Don't get me wrong, I don't mind chatting but sometimes I just want to sit there and be left alone.  For $35 for a pedicure with polish, design, hot towel, foot and leg massage, callus remover and half back massage I think it's a smokin deal.  I had Lisa and she was really nice, I'll totally be back.", "business_id": "IBWpWY7_rC9FMOXYOL3i6A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x1SHiO_ewnXhjFJh6EPQxQ", "review_id": "gdY5AWH7S3fjZE-gG-cLzQ", "text": "Love this place! They do great full sets and are super friendly. They fixed my nails after getting an awful set done somewhere else... Wesley made them turned them into a great looking set! Highly recommend going here! Prices are good too!!", "business_id": "IBWpWY7_rC9FMOXYOL3i6A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z9PxhdgT1Z7iiERglWDwtQ", "review_id": "1Fp4QpLXYG3YKw0rlCVn3A", "text": "Great quick service   Leo did my nails,  funny guy.  Suggested a color I would never have choose but turned out cute.", "business_id": "IBWpWY7_rC9FMOXYOL3i6A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C4QUa9iQc7K0erpyEiovbg", "review_id": "j7fwaYarMFx9Wl6EsnN4-Q", "text": "Came here on a recommendation from my Mom's coworker. I made a reservation for two pedicures at 2:30 on a Friday. My Mom waited a half hour before anyone came over to start her pedicure. As for myself, it is almost 3:40 and I still have not had anyone start my pedicure. Oh wait someone did remove my old polish and then she walked away. So I am still sitting here. Oh did I mention two women came in after me and are almost done with their pedicures. Yes they came in well after I was here and are almost done. Hmm that doesn't seem right. I am almost inclined to get up and walk away. Then the owner came over to finish my pedicure. Ugh. This is the worst customer service I have experienced at a nail salon. Not only that but the worst pedicure experience. I left with not even having my feet massaged. My suggestion, don't come here ever. Worst experience ever.", "business_id": "IBWpWY7_rC9FMOXYOL3i6A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bzJtv0jqwG8U0-zxRgPJjQ", "review_id": "DjTVkLamVGHt5IJ2SO75KQ", "text": "I was recommended by a good friend to come here. She had never gotten a manicure, but she loved the pedicures there. I love nail art, and wanted something cute I had seen on pinterest. I had my phone on, showing the picture I wanted the gel manicure of the entire time. The lady didn't know what she was doing!! I had to tell her how to do her job! I have no idea how she got her license. She didn't know how to glue/put a stud on my nails--I had to \"give her a suggestion\" because it wouldn't stick. She didn't file the nails enough because  when I left I felt them edgy, jagged,  and pointy;and not just one of them--but four of them! GREAT! \n\nEach time I am going somewhere new, I ask them how much their gel manicure is, and she told me 25.00 for a gel manicure, and 25.00 for the pedicure that I wanted. Once I was going to pay they said it is 65.00 for both! I was so pissed! They said it was extra for the \"art\" they had to do. I was like: \"Art? Are you kidding me? What \"art?\" I told them they should have mentioned that to me before! I am one to ALWAYS leave a good tip, and this time I did not feel bad for not leaving a tip. Honestly, I could've done a much better job with these nails. \n\nThey are so unprofessional here, and the customer service SUCKS! I WILL NEVER COME BACK HERE AGAIN, OR RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO ANYONE! That's what I get for trying out a new place. I will stick to my wonderful Whimsical Nails on Thunderbird and Tatum!\n\nIt's been four days, and two of my studs already fell off!!! I am so mad because I knew this was going to happen as I showed the \"nail technician\" that she was doing it wrong, and suggested to do it a different way! Total disappointment!\n\nTHIS PLACE SUCKS!!!!!!!", "business_id": "IBWpWY7_rC9FMOXYOL3i6A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zCcs1d-caDjey2_OaSMK8A", "review_id": "VICgTgdWwcZxp4KdUmc1dg", "text": "I moved to az almost 3 years ago and i have been to a couple nail places.. i so miss my place in NY.. but this place is right around the corner from where i live and next to the grocery store i frequent.. i thought i would give it a try.. and i love it! my nails have been great each time.. I have also gotten 2 pedicures there and they did a great job! i had the spa one and a regular one with calus treatment.. Both great! I have had Lee and leon do my nails, both were great! they get you in quick! \nThe only thing they are missing is a glass of wine with my pedicure!! thats why only 4 stars... :)", "business_id": "IBWpWY7_rC9FMOXYOL3i6A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l4nXclBXHScbbH8QUNf-WQ", "review_id": "2btEj7q7bgSoSAH9Te-G7Q", "text": "I got a full set by a woman (I didn't ask her name unfortunately) she mentioned she has 5 children and she has long black hair.\nLet me just say she did absolutely amazing. I have NEVER had a better set. They are completely straight and gorgeous. \nShe was personable and spoke to my 5 year old. Not many techs seem to do that these days.\nI wish I would have tipped her more she deserved it for sure!", "business_id": "IBWpWY7_rC9FMOXYOL3i6A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9ZWIlpcjjn7ZkgVXbpSTMQ", "review_id": "vle4lA0BTekXDEKYBIRr_A", "text": "Dr. Guarino is awesome!  He's knowledgable, friendly (very likeable), respectful and gave one of the best and easiest adjustments I have ever had. I felt better instantly. I am very particular and a bit fearful of chiropractors but Dr. Guarino is fantastic.  His office staff is great too...very friendly and helpful.  I highly recommend Backpro!!!", "business_id": "tkimmNiGDAhZUMfCK1dotg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3olqWZaGoIT_Svpq3CjetQ", "review_id": "0zLpo-lBymk9vCfghv1uPQ", "text": "Dr. Guarino has been working on my back for several  months and it's been great.  I have a herniated disc and have had back problems for years.  He's done a great job stretching me and treating my back.  He takes the time to talk with me and I  like the fact that I feel we are friends and he cares about my well being.  He knows my history and helps give me ideas about my workouts.  Great staff and great service.", "business_id": "tkimmNiGDAhZUMfCK1dotg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "akvmrLeGKK_n7vuABOoeNg", "review_id": "KE1m50orkvvfCZ4KBZNfIQ", "text": "I just wanted to take this opportunity to highly recommend Dr. Richard Guarino and BackPro Chiropractic & Nutrition, Inc.  Dr. Guarino genuinely cares about exceeding each patient's expectations.    There is not enough positive feedback that I can provide regarding Dr. Richard Guarino and BackPro Chiropractic & Nutrition, Inc.", "business_id": "tkimmNiGDAhZUMfCK1dotg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WhHI2hhnebcNMIYDw_ENMw", "review_id": "-YgzHK_9PVB_WLeFcECkqw", "text": "Working with Dr. Guarino has completely turned my life around.  I came in after having been to the ER and several specialists over several years who could not determine the source of my pain and Dr. Guarino was able to pinpoint the issue and create a treatment plan in just one visit.  After three months of three day a week appointments I am no longer in daily pain and truly feel as though I have my life back!  Everything about my experience at BackPro Chiropractic has been wonderful.  The office is lovely and incredibly accommodating.  I have been so impressed by Dr. Guarino's depth of knowledge and true desire to help people. I can not recommend BackPro enough!!", "business_id": "tkimmNiGDAhZUMfCK1dotg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B3qdI4-twEv7ULna5kamkA", "review_id": "TxieZ8Srb7fZF8uQIZBpvw", "text": "This place is a ripoff. I had a storage unit for 2 years here. When I deceided to give it up they would not prorate my fees when I was told by the staff and manager that they prorate fees. They had no concern for my situation, the staff is very unfriendly. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY.", "business_id": "MBEr_IdOPeaS9X9WvdofKw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ynLlmC4FN_84Ubi1gGTFjw", "review_id": "J2RYaCen9_BBVfs-2-QxBg", "text": "I have moved in and out of this location several times for my customer's and they have always been happy with their experience.  My crew has been in contact with the management and they have always been helpful and professional.   I would not hesitate to recommend them or use their facilities for my own storage of household goods.  If you need a place to store your stuff this is the place in the north valley.", "business_id": "MBEr_IdOPeaS9X9WvdofKw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Xx12pkHwtc6TvyHW2Wd7RQ", "review_id": "6qrn8ngZZlkioxClfT8Jbg", "text": "I just rented an air conditioned 10 x 15 unit after researching my neighborhood for a few months. It is in a newly renovated building.  I found the service to be exceptional and the unit to be inviting, clean & conveniently located.  My previous unit was in an upscale No. Scottsdale location.  I found this unit to be as impressive, with accomodating staff.  I move in next week.  I expect the experience to go smoothly.  I am perplexed by the previous reviewer's experience but my situation is coming in, rather than departing. I will take note of his comments about fees although I usually leave a unit on it's due dates; this would be a non issue.", "business_id": "MBEr_IdOPeaS9X9WvdofKw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KQnq1p-PlWUo-qPEtWtmMw", "review_id": "DDginFXm4qqT1SAdMOlsbg", "text": "So there is only one review on Yelp for this joint, and a few tips. I thought that the review was just from a disgruntled customer at first, so I figured, why not. I'm currently in the process of moving to Oregon, so a lot of our things needed to go to storage for short term. Since Uncle Bob's Storage is right down the street, and also the least expensive we could find in the area (although, not by much), it seemed like the review could be bypassed.\n\nWe made our reservation online for the unit and moving truck (free with rental), so that was really nice. Upon arrival, the guy behind the counter greeted us quickly. I believe his name Paul, he was super nice and helped us through the contract and legal jazz. No issues at all with him. In fact, kudos to you Paul, because honestly you have to deal with Norissa, and she is quite the \"gem\".  It seemed like she kept cutting into our conversation (while on her cell phone personal calls), to say things that were off putting to a new client. When he was explaining how our unit had to be cleaned out upon our vacating the premises, she chimed in rudely \"anytime you litter we can charge you $100\". um, hello, aren't you trying to get business?\n\nAnother issue was with the yelp check in. When you check in, you are able to get 15 free boxes. Paul had not seen the yelp ad before (which is fine, most company employees anywhere don't know they exist), so he asked Norissa about it. She put my phone one the counter and said, again rudely, \"we are out of boxes anyways but this doesn't apply to you because you got a free months rent\". hmm. okay . . . . thanks welcome wagon.\n\nSo anyways, there are also a lot of start up fees that aren't listed on the website, but in the agreement, it's all very clear and easy to understand. Uncle Bob's storage is a nice place (so far), it just seems to be the staff that fellow yelpers have issues with.", "business_id": "MBEr_IdOPeaS9X9WvdofKw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "34wQxbSB85dik_8qYiSaBw", "review_id": "hZ9XpcQF1Pzkrqa7YNHR1A", "text": "I do not recommend taking your vehicle here.  I went here for two years just for oil changes.  Every time I go here, they are all about high-pressure sales.  They do a courtesy check even if you do not ask for one which sounds great, but its just a ploy to get you to purchase additional services.  Their paperwork is automatically set up with two signature lines--one that authorizes the service you came in for, and one that authorizes the additional services they've managed to upsell you on.   I take better care of my vehicle than anyone I know takes care of theirs.  I had my oil changed on Wednesday, and then drove 50 miles round trip to work on Wednesday, and then again on Thursday.   On Sunday evening, my husband noticed there was something strange about the way my hood looked.  He opened the hood to find the air filter had been removed from its case and placed on top of the case.   One of the services Firestone had recommended was replacing the air filter.  They said they would do it free of labor and I'd just have to pay for the part.  My husband replaced mine 8,000 miles ago, so I said, \"no thanks, my husband will take care of it\" when they called me on my phone to let me know my car was ready.  When I went to pick up my car they mentioned something about my brakes and I said my husband did them completely the week before (he did all new front brakes using parts directly from the manufacturer of my vehicle- new rotors, pads, anti-squeek, backing plates and all), and that they're good.  They asked whether he'd just bled the breaks or whether he'd done a complete flush of the brake system.  They said that if he flushed the brake system they'd last longer and that they could perform this service.  I don't know anybody who flushes a brake system when they do brakes.  Not any shop or individual.  Not to mention, my husband used dealer parts and I have a feeling Firestone would not have.  Not to mention they might have forgotten a part or two, kind of like they forgot to put the air filter back in my car.  I was driving on back roads in the desert for that 600 mile round trip.  My engine could have been seriously jacked if something harmful got into it without an air cleaner.  There could still be ramifications of their neglegence in the future.  Please do not take your vehicle to them.  Mistakes are part of being human.  Forgetting to put an air cleaner back into someone's car that you were not asked to inspect or remove?  That's ridiculous gross negligence no matter how you slice it.  Go to a small establishment you trust.  Don't risk your vehicular investment.", "business_id": "qWYdBWci87q7JRZenrGzYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S9KDHWSoUGG3z4j1cTMoFA", "review_id": "ucNpp6-tRn9QNx0qVkXX8g", "text": "Many years ago I had some not so good experiences with Firestone shops and have avoided them since.  Luckily for me one of my tires decided to all but blow up (tread flapping loudly but amazingly air still in the tire), very near this shop.  \n\nI drove the half block from where I'd pulled over to check the damage, noisily slap slap slapping the whole way, my friend telling me there was no way I was going to make it before the tire went totally flat.  The tire held, as I knew it would, and we pulled into the Firestone. \n\nOnce inside I had to wait only a few minutes before Chad, the very pleasant store manager, came over to see what I needed.  At that time all I wanted was to have the spare put on and the mangled tire zipped up in the spare tire purse.  (What are those things called?) \n\nTo my surprise he had a technician pull my car in and take care of it right away.  We were only there for about 15 minutes, it would have been much less time had the poor guy not had so much trouble getting the tread flapping tire all zipped up.  To my even greater surprise when I went to pay, Chad said, \"No charge\".  Okay, starting to kinda like this place.  Nice customer service.\n\nWhen I got home and begin pricing tires I was again surprised to find that Firestone was only a little bit more for comparable tires than the other big Discount tire place nearby.  I decided to spend the extra $8 at the Firestone because of the great customer service I received.  Oh maybe that was their plan all along..go figure.\n\nI went back in armed with my internet prices and knew exactly what tires I wanted and how much it should cost.  Justin, the brand new shop manager, (He literally just got to Phoenix the day before, welcome to Phoenix Justin) greeted me when I came in even though he was helping another customer.  \n\nWhen he was free he looked up the tires I wanted and informed me they needed to be ordered but he could have them in less than an hour.  I couldn't wait due to an appointment I had later in Chandler.  I had Justin order the tires so they would be there the next day.  \n\nI asked Justin if they were the same as the on line price, he verified that they were and I said I'd hoped they'd be even less.  He promised to see if he could do anything about that when I came in the next day.\n\nThe next afternoon I dropped off my car and waited at Manuels Mexican restaurant a block away (Great Mexican food and Ritas).  It took a bit longer than expected but I didn't really care.  \n\nWhen I got back to pick up my car Justin went a step beyond his word and somehow managed to get me a great deal on the tires, including the road hazard.  He also had my car fully checked out and told me that I didn't need anything else, my car was in good shape.  \n\nNo up selling, no trying to get me to buy an air filter or another service I didn't need.  He had told me that it was his policy to never sell a customer something they do not need and then proved it by giving my car a clean bill of health.  \n\nSo, if you are in the North Valley and need work done on your car, think there might be something wrong, or you need new tires go see Chad and Justin.  They are amazing and run a great shop!  \n\nI was going to give them only 4 stars with a mention that I would give them 4.5 is possible but after writing this I think I'm going with the 5 since they are closer to a 4.75.  Seriously, go see them!", "business_id": "qWYdBWci87q7JRZenrGzYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UZNeMvwshIjxIUunnDPZOg", "review_id": "71KRM4pzUE01PphIQrtT8A", "text": "5 stars all the way. Considerate, professional and their work is perfect.chad, the manager, will work within your budget to get the work your car needs at competitive labor rates. He is such a sweetheart! Say hello to techs Justin and chad who are very kind and helpful.", "business_id": "qWYdBWci87q7JRZenrGzYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "07bgVxkqQZtBs8Hq-behgw", "review_id": "y5JXcxnToNh3d1wn-mfgLQ", "text": "this place is hit or miss. i have scheduled oil changes days in advance and still would wait up to 2 hours for what should be a 30 minute deal. the techs for tires and oil are good but the front desk managers are over worked seemingly and look tired. if you are in a hurry or have a schedule to keep i would look elsewhere. if you can make a day of it they do decent work.", "business_id": "qWYdBWci87q7JRZenrGzYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pleBJ1SIkr2b_2i-hjCQOA", "review_id": "ODSQViyKKNYUseXxgPNPBQ", "text": "I have taken all my cars to Firestone and have always been pleased with the service and the price.  Their prices are always reasonable.  I have only taken in German cars and that doesn't seem to ever be a problem.  Even my 1988 Mercedes, they have worked on it multiple times and I have always been pleased.", "business_id": "qWYdBWci87q7JRZenrGzYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k-gGGTHk6Lqurs0Wycw6Hw", "review_id": "s530Wqn9MBytg0isbfR6sQ", "text": "Always fair and honest service. Quick service times and nice guys. We have used them for years on multiple vehicles.", "business_id": "qWYdBWci87q7JRZenrGzYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JBFT5jgnlmdj26zOTcqnqw", "review_id": "i1EibPI9dtwa1cEb-tEo7g", "text": "I wish everyone the best of luck. please get a second opinion on recommendations. This review is only for Cave Creek Firestone......", "business_id": "qWYdBWci87q7JRZenrGzYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "4E_nPWw89FLFHdNsEgMH-g", "review_id": "kii3kHVT0hd_gtBZbWJgGw", "text": "I have passed by this location for years however I had never stopped to have an actual service done until today. I have gotten plenty of air checks done here but that was about it.  I do still go to the one in North Scottsdale but they will now have serious some competition since they are kinda close to me house (N.Scottsdale is close to work). I must say that every time I have stopped ( yes I know I have only one check-in but I was never here for longer than 5 mins. I mean why check in for an air check?) it has always been after right a mad rush which is AWESOME for me because that means in and out quick. Even the oil changed I received on a Sunday no less, they had me in and out in what 30 mins tops? Crystal, whom I remember from my favorite Scottsdale location works here and she is one bad (as in very good) mechanic/service tech! I so adore her as well as Tim who was a manager.  Any who, If you are ever in the area, stop by get your services done, and keep it moving. They are friendly, fast, fair and they let you know what needs to be done either right then and there or sometime soon.", "business_id": "qWYdBWci87q7JRZenrGzYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IYrrbjzIstHeFv0JxfxAhg", "review_id": "tFnl_U6TeBkRscO5VUXwDg", "text": "Pat Ruiloba rocks!  My tire had a nail in it on a Sunday and not a lot of places were open.  Pep Boys wanted 125 + for a basic tire.  Firestone.....not!  Quick and kind folks here.  Love!  I'll come back.", "business_id": "qWYdBWci87q7JRZenrGzYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Tt2AU5MBkoQSbnJvtIzCCQ", "review_id": "SjZIB7WjyPhwvO246YBAsg", "text": "I love this Firestone. I have been coming here for a couple of years now. Every time I come in the staff is so friendly.  When the technicians takes my car, they complete the task at hand, in a timely manner. I know I will only wait what they quote me. I highly recommend them. I know you will see what I see. Then you will be hooked here for all your car needs.", "business_id": "qWYdBWci87q7JRZenrGzYg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Mex8qXT7nR89uTKX_qtgSA", "review_id": "rUBRmibNIpG00BASNKrb9w", "text": "Have just been once because we just got a puppy and were having him looked at.  They were very friendly and helpful. The vet seemed very happy to be working with my dog, and gave me a lot of information. It's an older building so it may seem a little run down, but I didn't get any feeling that anything was dirty or unkempt. Very happy to be taking my puppy there again.", "business_id": "z9fS7U8427JXd1tkXcQSZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "7T2ul_LOzArDKjfVRDt-JA", "review_id": "KKVPe1m98MXXPxf2imyOwg", "text": "If you're reading this and thinking that the drive is too far. It isn't. Go.\n\nI first saw Dr. Shure in early 2004 when my 16 year old Pomeranian was diagnosed with lymphoma. Dr. Shure made me feel comfortable about my decision to give him palliative care and reassured me that when the time was right, I would know.\nHe was right and I did.\n\nWhen my Keeshond Joey was showing no signs of Valley Fever except tenderness and irritability, he tested him anyway and he was right. Immediately after treatment he started responding. His titer was so high we weren't sure he was going to pull through. Dr. Shure prescribed the right amount of medication at the right time and saved his life. Today, he's doing great - still on his medication but acts like a puppy.\n\nA week ago Tuesday we thought Pauly, our 18.5 year old cat had a stroke.He appeared to have gone completely blind in an instant. He was unstable and would walk right into walls. My husband took him in to see Dr. Shure knowing we would have to put him down. We said our goodbyes and he was on his way. Dr. Shure reassured him that the problems he was having were not neurological and that we could run a few tests to determine what was going on. He didn't feel that Pauly was critical and for his age, thought he was in great shape.\nTurns out he has high blood pressure and some kidney issues. My husband brought him home, we started his medications, a kidney friendly diet and subcutaneous fluids. Pauly is better than ever. I mean...REALLY so much better! \n\nI can't help but refer to him affectionately as \"deadkitty\" or \"zombiekitty\", it's cute and he likes it! I think it makes him feel like a badass.\n\nDr. Shure was not about to recommend some heroic life saving surgery. He knows Pauly is old but he also knew that with a change in his diet and a little extra care we could get some quality time with him.\n\nI have sent several of my clients to see Dr. Schure because they were having horrible experiences with their veterinarians. ALL have been extremely satisfied and credit Dr. Shure for saving their pets lives. One of them, numerous times.\n\nDr. Shure is caring and practical. He has common sense when it comes to treating your loved ones.\nYou will be more than happy with him, I'm sure of it.", "business_id": "z9fS7U8427JXd1tkXcQSZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "7T2ul_LOzArDKjfVRDt-JA", "review_id": "e_l4MiNKDxboA1H0DxCKfw", "text": "We took Pauly back to Dr. Schure about two weeks ago. He didn't order a crazy amount of blood work. He could tell by looking at him that he was doing rather well. He decided to keep him on his medication and his diet and play it by ear. I'm so grateful.  Pauly aka ZombieKitty is doing so great. His quality of life had improved exponentially and we have Dr. Schure to thank for making Pauly's 20th year one of his best.", "business_id": "z9fS7U8427JXd1tkXcQSZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7T2ul_LOzArDKjfVRDt-JA", "review_id": "v06Y2xsxG7YclH0P1m5uDg", "text": "So we have Violet. She was truly a puppy stray that we picked up in Claypool, Az.  With Mange. Nice, huh? Dr. Shure is so good with her..she loves him and let him pull...are you listening? PULL A TOOTH with no sedation. He knew it was wonky and would come out easily and he didn't even freakin' charge us for it. WHO does that? \nGO. Go. I send all my clients there and they're all satisfied.", "business_id": "z9fS7U8427JXd1tkXcQSZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k5co_6bKX8cNLC32vIuIOw", "review_id": "tdFDozZwXoh1RycC7_GJMA", "text": "I  would never, never, never take my dog to get groomed there again.  I have a goldendoodle and I told the groomer to NOT shave her and only cut the matts out.  I wanted her to be long!!!!! When I picked up my dog she not only looked horriable they shaved all her hair off to the skin.  I cried when I saw her and I am sick about it.  Megan the groomer should not be grooming dogs.  She is just lazy and did not want to take the time to comb her out.   I have taken her to other groomers with the same amount of matts and they NEVER shave her!!!!!   I just asked for a shampoo and brush out.   NOT a haircut or shave.  My last words to the groomer were just cut them out and make her look cute!!!! My poor dog looks like it is dying!!!! She went from being the cutiest dog ever to being the UGLY!!!!! Please never take your dog to Megan at Lookout Mountain again.  LOVE the vets...Hate the groomers!!!.", "business_id": "z9fS7U8427JXd1tkXcQSZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nPzfClwmjk9IcEaPlRH5hg", "review_id": "WY31lNi-QTFPeytBxvEf8Q", "text": "I am very concerned with the efficiency and technical ability of this office and staff. I had my cat front-declawed and she limped for a year following the procedure. I recently got a new puppy (aussie) and purchased their \"puppy package\" to get his shots and vaccinations. On one of these visits, Dr. Cook gave my puppy a shot. My puppy did not like this and made a low growl. Dr. Cook grabbed his face and wrestled my puppy on the exam counter. He then proceeded to tell me that my puppy is a bad dog with aggression issues that I'm going to have major problems with. This is absolutely ridiculous...in fact, I wanted to growl and snap at him too. The front office staff has horrible customer service skills and some of the vet techs just don't have a clue. I have since switched vet clinics and myself and my loves have been much happier without LookOut Mountain Vet.", "business_id": "z9fS7U8427JXd1tkXcQSZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2P9j9Xu_CrRAebC0oPiHPQ", "review_id": "9QUDquQbWqLL9FS4Xc74Yw", "text": "The best vet in Phoenix. \n\n We moved and now live 15 miles away.  Tried the vet clinic 5 minutes from the house, and was flabbergasted and disgusted by the filth. They did not seem interested in getting any of his records either. The vet  was mean and didn't seem to care. This other vet also did not have a full pharmacy. We had to get some scripts from Walgreens & Petsmart.   You live and learn.  Will never take my precious pet anywhere but to Lookout Mountain Vet Clinic.\n\nMy dog has extensive health problems (arthritis, genetic defects of the legs, and allergies).   They perform surgeries as well.   Cosmo had to have hip surgery, and it is amazing how well he is doing, seeing as he is 9 years old.  The clinic called a couple days after the surgery, to check on him and make sure he was doing okay.\n\nEven if I lived 50 miles away, I would still bring Cosmo to Lookout Mountain.  BTW, it is not run down.  They have just remodeled.  Very clean.", "business_id": "z9fS7U8427JXd1tkXcQSZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KtmnxDb0TtBM3Q3AogQmbw", "review_id": "VR1BxKM9LjxgTkSEcCoqoQ", "text": "My old vet only saw \"patients\" via cattle-call. This meant waiting in a crowded waiting room for hours with other pet owners and countless animals. It was literally a zoo. Though I was happy with the vet, the environment was just too much, so I looked for another provider in the area. Lookout Mountain had some mixed reviews on Yelp, but overall pretty good, so I gave it a shot. \n\nI was pretty impressed. No, the front office staff isn't perfect. The waiting area isn't immaculate, but they took care of my dog. She had to have some pretty extensive dental work done and they did a great job. They gave me very clear instructions, explained everything very carefully, even showed me x-rays. The next day they called to see how she was doing. Who does that? My own doctor doesn't do that!", "business_id": "z9fS7U8427JXd1tkXcQSZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3rwqflKPMFMULpFskihosg", "review_id": "dtEzhwfwwuyDCQPr6Gr30w", "text": "My dog is 86 pounds of pure chicken. She's a rescue who is still very nervous around strangers (and vacuums, doorbells, and wood flooring), and her size can make her a real monster when she's scared. Yet she still needs annual checkups and booster shots, and Lookout Mountain is the lucky winner. The front desk was very cooperative at shuffling her right into the exam room when we arrived so that she wouldn't have to sit in the waiting room (with all those scary strangers). The vet tech and the vet were both very patient and so very sweet to her throughout the visit. My dog responded very well to their kindness, and actually behaved better for them than she has with any other stranger (even though the mailman has never tried to put a thermometer in her butt!). I'm very happy with how they handled my dog. (Though, from experience, it helps to schedule the first appointment of the morning and call them en route to warn them that a big scared dog is on its way.) They also see my cat, which has also always been a positive experience. (But he's always well behaved at the vet. He's just glad he gets let out of the evil plastic box inside the evil metal box on wheels. He doesn't care what the vet does to him, as long as he's out of the box.)", "business_id": "z9fS7U8427JXd1tkXcQSZw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fDGhrZ59p4fV2tBMv5HCXg", "review_id": "N2h777-l3nWWMY6NpMO4eg", "text": "Went there on a suggestion from a friend.  Glad I did.  Not a big salon type guy, but suprisingly I had a great time.  The girls there were very friendly (and attractive) and made me feel comfortable right away.  Prices were fair.  The salon itself is very stylish and clean.  I have found my new home for haircuts.", "business_id": "MglY-6zpPbBUhbCZElSwrA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RdZwXJY6IlCcnLdJPH25yQ", "review_id": "2j2apRsyzwrHvJg5t7EO1A", "text": "I am a stickler in how my hair is cut. I called to schedule an appointment for a same day cut on my lunch hour. Patricia was very accommodating to squeeze me in. I arrived a few minutes early and was greeted immediately. My stylist, Jackie, was right on time and listened and met my needs to a tee. I was very satisfied with the overall experience.", "business_id": "MglY-6zpPbBUhbCZElSwrA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "24agRXDQSol-wlhpGI930Q", "review_id": "9BkK2g3rHM1MPn_-nrqJHA", "text": "After years of frustration with discount places like Fantastic Sams and looking less than fantastic, I decided to treat myself with a haircut. I made an appointment and was given to Tesha. She ended up spending nearly an hour cutting my hair to make sure it was even and looked good. I have been a return customer since last fall, and plan to continue.\n\nIs it a little pricey? Yes. Are the bedazzled Affliction-style wallets and purses kitschy? Yes. But I just ignore that and trust that my hair will come out looking great.", "business_id": "MglY-6zpPbBUhbCZElSwrA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fxlEFxlGPwy0TvRGE7at7Q", "review_id": "IzAq_Uu7n7nSJDKcv16ofg", "text": "Usually I get my brows waxed when I get my hair cut, but the salon I went to last time didn't do brow waxing. So it had been a while and my brows were getting out of hand. I stopped at my usual place without an appointment and was disappointed to discover there was more then an hour wait. I hopped into my car and pulled up Yelp on my phone to find the nearest salon. \n\nSincerely Yours Salon was the first one that popped up and had great reviews. I called to see if they did waxing and if they had an opening right then. I spoke with Patricia who gathered my information and set the appointment. After giving her my email address, which is tied to my blog, she sounded genuinely interested in knowing more about my blog. We chit chatted until I was a block away. \n\nWhen I got to the salon, Patricia greeted me like a friend. She introduced me to Tina, who was going to take care of my brows for me. Tina was very friendly and talked with me the whole time I was in the chair. Afterwards, I was given a gift bag with coupons for a free brow wax the next time I came in and 10% off hair products! After having my Redken products confiscated at the airport last week, I was in the market for some new stuff. I didn't care much for the products I had lost, so Tina talked with me about the different products. I was intrigued with one of them, but wasn't sure how it worked. Tina took the extra time to show me how the product worked in my own hair so that I could see how it feels and how to style with it. \n\nI was very impressed with the service I received and my brows look fantastic! I recommend this salon to anybody!", "business_id": "MglY-6zpPbBUhbCZElSwrA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jgai4NUSvAqqGWzNe35UHg", "review_id": "gW_NAV6iRgS6N4Kgpb2MqA", "text": "Went on a whim - asked for someone with short hair experience. Dawn was the technician I received, and she now has a new client. \n\nPersonable, listened to what I wanted, did what she felt was right for my head shape, and did highlights like a real pro.\n\nWill definitely return with Dawn, and glad I found her.", "business_id": "MglY-6zpPbBUhbCZElSwrA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tRBC8zo48KbWIJn_hEG4mA", "review_id": "4d0wiC9gbqSuXvobB5Ty8Q", "text": "Its an institution in Moon Valley.  The owner tries to be sure every guest is attended to and feels welcome.  There has been some turn over in clientele lately, but just ask the owner and she'll be sure you are taken care of.  Its my home.", "business_id": "MglY-6zpPbBUhbCZElSwrA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l9FkqOaLoGQ8IC160uCegQ", "review_id": "fss45QoO07KtMS5CX-C6uA", "text": "The ladies at SY are all amazing! Taylor greets you with a infectious smile as soon as you walk in the door and is always professional when I call to make an appointment. Ashley is the ROCK STAR of hair, and she always makes me feel like a Goddess when I am in her chair! It's not often that I get much \"me time\" as a single mom of 2 kiddos, but every six to eight weeks I can count on superb treatment and service from this salon! They have great specials too, and I highly recommend the hair facial, it left my hair soft, shiny and super clean! I have given out few recommendations in my day, since I am a stickler for great customer service, but Sincerely Yours Salon gets my stamp of approval with every visit!!!", "business_id": "MglY-6zpPbBUhbCZElSwrA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hr63Q_o-4UgsaipCzK5kNg", "review_id": "GyAdfO66up7zmKtsCxEObQ", "text": "Sincerely Yours Salon is the only place I have ever gotten my haircut my whole life. The owner Patricia is amazing and my current stylist Emily is fantastic! I always get a great haircut and love the atmosphere of the salon! My haircut comes out perfect every time and I would recommend Emily and the entire salon to anyone looking for a great haircut!", "business_id": "MglY-6zpPbBUhbCZElSwrA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bAQ3mTBBjTLaGB0ADjrgfg", "review_id": "H_t6V1mhhPtnJSNTbEI_Rg", "text": "Do you want someone who knows what they're doing? Yes! Asks questions and Listens? Go here. Tired of less than perfect looks? Yep. Ask for Ashley.\nIt's not the regular coupon deals you'll find elsewhere, these are very well trained ladies that know how to cut hair. So, I paid about 45.00 but at least I don't have to go somewhere twice to have my hair fixed. It's done right the first time. Oh and she gave me a free hair mask. So nice! Ahhh *stress seems to disappear in the hairdressers chair.", "business_id": "MglY-6zpPbBUhbCZElSwrA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j2Zx2PYK7TdxtEPlvRmD1w", "review_id": "W9LneIT5dKNydi4bpELwvQ", "text": "I ended up at SSY due to my job bringing me so far away from my home (and salon). I was in desperate need of a hair cut, and unable to make it to my normal stylist before they closed. Sure, I could have managed to make it on on the weekend, but who has time?! \n\nAnyway, I chose SSY from a partnership that was developed through my place of work. I was very nervous to try a new salon, but left a VERY satisfied customer. So satisfied that I haven't seen my other hair stylist (of 4 years) for 9 months! \n\nStaci Rae was my stylist my first time around, and I've continued to book her every time. \n\nIf you're looking for a great salon in the area, with reasonable prices, this is most certainly your place!", "business_id": "MglY-6zpPbBUhbCZElSwrA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "j5hr90PKglqi8C6F0mCnZw", "review_id": "AL007pKDr9p-oVREKHRamw", "text": "I love this salon - I am going to break my review into Nails and Hair because my experiences with them are different.\n\nHair:  I love how my hair looks and functions after getting it cut and colored here. Emily cuts and colors my hair and has given me a very modern and young looking light blonde pixie cut. It is such a pretty color and so easy to care for. I just put in some of the Texture Twist by Pureology, and it's ready for a workday or fun time in moments. I have to go back every 6 weeks to maintain such a short style and color, but it's so worth it. For the hair care alone this salon gets five big, grateful stars.\n\nNails: I had given this salon five stars for nails too but my favorite nail lady quit for family reasons and now and I'm going to be trying out a new one. I'll let you know how it goes by updating my review then.", "business_id": "MglY-6zpPbBUhbCZElSwrA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sDmh5hby4A88czUNUFeJBQ", "review_id": "pk8rGMgRS_PtqiYCkNSTFw", "text": "If you're looking for trendy and upscale, this isn't it.  However, the location is convenient and everyone is friendly.  I only go here to see Chris Brown, who is so amazing at color that I've followed her over the years from other salons.  Let me know if you need her number.", "business_id": "MglY-6zpPbBUhbCZElSwrA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tRBC8zo48KbWIJn_hEG4mA", "review_id": "3BLM6OlHylkFmi77FQ-L_g", "text": "That Ashley does it again.  I called in a panic.  In a matter of a day my hair went from short to long, unruly, thick...and I was leaving town the next day.  She looked at my hair and knew what needed to be done, explained it in a way I could understand, and now my haircut is manageable, cute and exactly what I wanted and needed.  I love how she listens to me but still gives her suggestion of what will work best for me.  Thanks, Ashley.", "business_id": "MglY-6zpPbBUhbCZElSwrA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tRBC8zo48KbWIJn_hEG4mA", "review_id": "NbfQ_7T5YREWpw3Em-VCpg", "text": "My stylist, Ashley Rae, did a phenomanal job today.  With my arm in a sling, she took all my worries away, gave me a new do, and made me queen for a day, as usual.  Their \"I DESERVE IT\" deal for May/June includes manis or pedis.  Check it out!", "business_id": "MglY-6zpPbBUhbCZElSwrA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tRBC8zo48KbWIJn_hEG4mA", "review_id": "yJdFX7sqUSkKlQvxXAll0Q", "text": "Sometimes things happen for a reason. I loved my stylist but was secretly coveting the manager of Sincerely Yours expertise.  I watched her in the mirror knowing she was top of the line but I did like my girl.  Well, my girl left.  Viola!  Time for the change.  And oh boy!    I have been going to Sincerely Yours for over 15 years so I always know I'm in good hands.  But on this day, my \"new\" stylist, Emily, took her time finding out about my likes, dislikes, my husbands likes (on me), sitting with me with her color book, talking about styling, cuts, highlights, my lifestyle.  Between the color, cut, styling AND the MOST AMAZING pedicure, I was there for four hours of bliss.  And it shows.  This is the BEST color job ever, the cutest cut and I do love my toes!  Guess its like they say, you get what you pay for.  So, if you decided you want to give Emily a try, tell her you read my post.  PS:  My kids have been going to her all the time...I'm just a little slow to catch on.", "business_id": "MglY-6zpPbBUhbCZElSwrA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2bFUlDmMPzSVajw6iZeoUg", "review_id": "ZjHwHcm9Eqy5747RwSgdZA", "text": "Just wanted to say Thank You to stylist Tonia who literally saved the day by fixing the botched color job another salon had left me with yesterday. I didn't really know what to do this morning or where to turn as I was so used to the comfort of my previous salon & stylist and then the absolute worst happened!   I took a chance on this salon that I have walked passed for YEARS on my way to Target...the girls were extremely welcoming and Tonia was able to squeeze me in that afternoon (I would like to think she was as horrified by my color job as I was and didn't want to frighten the public any longer than necessary by having me roam the streets).  At any rate she was amazing and I really really appreciate the time & effort from her and her team.   Highly reccommend!", "business_id": "MglY-6zpPbBUhbCZElSwrA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gROi5WdZYxaHsC0mX85IBQ", "review_id": "Caizx_CqjX1su1sgOb6qjg", "text": "I almost never write reviews on Yelp but I wanted to write one after my recent visit here because it was so positive.  I had Ashley Goldstein as my stylist and she did an amazing job. Since Ashley has cut my hair, I have had numerous people compliment my haircut; and that almost never happens! The one thing I noticed was that unlike other stylists, Ashley had suggestions for how to improve my hair that others hadn't recommended before for my previous haircuts, and her suggestions all turned out awesome.I will definitely come back to Sincerely Yours for my next haircut. Hopefully I can get Ashley again!", "business_id": "MglY-6zpPbBUhbCZElSwrA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fvQeuCxZMlznRkTPS1690Q", "review_id": "bosVhjLuZ76AxRuNLh3SoA", "text": "Today I saw Ashley for the second time and I was very happy.  She really listens to what you want and wants to make sure you can style it yourself.  She is very professional and attentive.  Thank you Ashley!!", "business_id": "MglY-6zpPbBUhbCZElSwrA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GIvmQUO2n0GcJSFt2KZFEw", "review_id": "RDBihSzP9eCr_pTJhp5SNQ", "text": "I have been going to the same ladies for years, then all of a sudden one of the guys at work asked me how much it cost to put the strips in my hair.... I have let it grow out and have never been back.\n\nI found Sincerely Yours Salon Hair by accident when I really needed a hair cut.  I got my hair cut and they did a great job.\n\nAfter a few more months, I finally worked up the nerve to get my hair highlighted again and went in today.  Ashley was my stylist!  She is FANTASTIC!  I will be back, great job adding highlights that are beautiful!  Great haircut that is exactly what I want.\n\nFirst day in over a year that I did not pull my hair into a ponytail 1/2 way through the day.\n\nI will be a repeat customer!", "business_id": "MglY-6zpPbBUhbCZElSwrA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iyHdfxqRZ3dMiOqNPAc1cg", "review_id": "xYVrvpAq7YeRI0GtmU0MHA", "text": "Here I am, newly back in Phoenix.  I've gone to a few different salons in the past few months, searching for not only a good cut but a stylist that would listen, make suggestions but mostly, make my ideas into a great cut.  Today, unable to go another day without a hair cut (I couldn't get my brush through my hair without a lot of hurtful work), I looked on Yelp, found Sincerely Yours and went in with less than high hopes.  Until I met Tonia.  Tonia listened, made suggestions and was one of the most real, down-to-earth stylists I've had.  She's amazing, I felt like we'd been friends for years AND she let me know about a great deal they have on coloring this month.  Now, I've only colored my own hair but because she was so great, I think I will be treating myself to some high- and low-lights later this month.\nDo yourself a favor.  Go here.  It's great.  Not pretentious just awesome cuts and color.", "business_id": "MglY-6zpPbBUhbCZElSwrA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0f_tDlCydURQSeW8ZXgA4g", "review_id": "3esrPDteC2D3jUx7rlTw-Q", "text": "I just moved back from Denver after seeing the same stylist for years. I have short, thick and unruly hair and don't trust many people to touch it. Then I found Tonia at Sincerely Yours. For the first time I didn't feel scared! She took the time to listen and made suggestions to make my idea even better. She pays close attention to detail and makes sure everything is in place before I leave her chair. Ladies if you're looking for an amazing and talented stylist then Tonia is your girl! She's extremely talented and it shows, I get compliments every day!!", "business_id": "MglY-6zpPbBUhbCZElSwrA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PfiNyJa5ci0WHROCZzK1lQ", "review_id": "JScfYy_0SNazhdOlgzETmQ", "text": "Ashley at Sincerely yours salon was recommended to me by a co-worker and I went in for my first appointment Friday 12/20/13. I was extremely impressed with Ashley's work. She is very talented and knows how to handle bleach/color which is hard to find.", "business_id": "MglY-6zpPbBUhbCZElSwrA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fHFtC8z67Rd9Nyw5PD-LLg", "review_id": "6_5LcGk2kcJyT1JHckGMHg", "text": "I went here to get a hair color correction as a stylist from another salon messed up my hair badly!!!!! Crystal helped make my hair look better, she is very nice and friendly!\nThis is a smaller place but all the people here are very friendly n experience...", "business_id": "MglY-6zpPbBUhbCZElSwrA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nevnhpJdF_SnqZeIwEyL5A", "review_id": "ArU38kWN8e2utJeIftiWNQ", "text": "5 stars for Sincerely Yours Salon! Yesterday (3/8/14) was my first time with Kaitlyn, and she did an awesome job cutting my hair! Very professional, friendly, and social! She took her time, and really listened to what I wanted. I couldn't have been happier with the entire experience!", "business_id": "MglY-6zpPbBUhbCZElSwrA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4wrWwXn81EKt7ODuq6D1Uw", "review_id": "qSiPHEZGf_P_TB4RsA8Wbg", "text": "I have only been to this salon twice, as my favorite hairdresser that I've been going to for 7 years now has just moved there.  The salon itself is very clean and modern.  There are plenty of stylists to choose from.  I know they offer waxing, color, and cuts, but I'm not sure if they offer anything beyond that.  The other stylists seem friendly enough but I only go to my favorite: Cynthia.\n\nI have been telling Cynthia FOREVER to get out of the boring little chain salons and go somewhere that will appreciate your talent.  She finally did and she loves it!  She is definitely worth going to.  I have been going to her since 2007 and I haven't ever had another person touch my hair since.  I'm always taking in a picture to show her how I want my cut or color and she matches it with perfection.  I have never had a bad thing to say about her skills and I would trust her to do anything she wanted with my hair.  I also go to her for my eyebrow waxes, which she also does an excellent job on!\n\nIf you're looking for someone new, give her a chance!", "business_id": "MglY-6zpPbBUhbCZElSwrA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-HgoIVQaDOwMdKm1MISnvw", "review_id": "iuCC8WL-RAjhVJ17qNweEA", "text": "You would think that going into a salon as a 'walk-in' on Friday the 13th would be scary, but it turned out to be the luckiest day for me. I was in desperate need of a haircut & style and the receptionist informed me that I would only have to wait 45 minutes. When Cynthia called my name & took the time to listen to me, I was treated to a conditioning gloss, a haircut that is phenomenal and even walked me through some styling tips for my new cut. I will definitely be going back to this salon. It's clean, everyone seems friendly & the stylists appear to actually like one another. Another stylist even came over & complemented Cynthia's work. I liked that they were professional, friendly & competent.", "business_id": "MglY-6zpPbBUhbCZElSwrA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7FhH6XuNmMS8YD6eBuUVRw", "review_id": "D04v1y05y0pX_6Fs4A1tDg", "text": "Love this place!!! Everyone was so friendly and very detailed. I had my eyebrows done and she was very precise and just a gem to talk to! Definitely going there again.", "business_id": "MglY-6zpPbBUhbCZElSwrA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M-vZFTvTzi6KsLQFHnaRfg", "review_id": "Mihkb7EC22k-tH5v-5__eA", "text": "Would give this joke of a salon 0 stars if at all possible.  Stylist quoted me a price that magically doubled when finally arriving at the Salon.  The stylist was 30 min late to the appointment we made over the phone.  Called and spoke to the manager who showed no interest or concern in my disappointment.  She spoke in a condescending rude tone.  Avoid this place like the plague.", "business_id": "MglY-6zpPbBUhbCZElSwrA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "40uLr5Sx6ZzilcMM6L78Hg", "review_id": "Gw3vCqEMm6B8XhkLbgyGPg", "text": "Steps to have the best time.\n\n1. Walk in the building with the word Hair! Above it!\n2: Ask for Krystal!\n3. Inform Krystal on what you are looking for in a hair cut.\n4. Sit back and let Krystal work her magic!\n\nNot only is she amazing at cutting hair, she is amazing in general. She will talk to with an upbeat personality, and very enjoyable to just have around while getting your hair cut! With that added everyone in this place is quite amazing so far! Krystal is just my go to girl! Ask for her and enjoy! :)", "business_id": "MglY-6zpPbBUhbCZElSwrA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J6bF6kHsx0_kQNURas8-Cw", "review_id": "MAcuttxOLK7n3Gw_L1_XBg", "text": "Wanted to surprise my mom with a mini makeover for her birthday....I live in pa & she lives in Phoenix. The salon went over the top for her. My mom not only got a fantastic color & cut but they even got her a cake!!! Danielle is amazing & when I came to town I got my hair done too! The staff is friendly and the prices are reasonable. Danielle is the bomb!!!!", "business_id": "MglY-6zpPbBUhbCZElSwrA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sALB8-F04S9VcZMF_GkGUA", "review_id": "AJdXUQzyQEQ2n-Ya4y6-aQ", "text": "I dont know why ... the cleaners, I just dont like going.. yet its one of those on the 'needs vs wants' list of lifes little duties.. But recently my boyfriend hands off like a bazillion shirts he needs by Friday, 'if possible baby'....medium starch and laundered crisp... WOW! I thought I was high maintenance.. He refused to let me pop them into my cleaners near Biltmore.. Okay.. I love this place.. they are nice.. friendly and swift.. Best thing yet.. NOT having to leave your car to get your cleaning on the day of pick up.. theres a drive thru..swift again.. c Reminds me of DC! I love it.. running to Biltmore to collect my cleaning now..", "business_id": "0zj1T4Zc7l_dXZhO3U-nfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eG_NGmTDDUgUmiMSenzeeg", "review_id": "sOWZSXrChOU6Q2B1OV72lA", "text": "Brought 4 pair of slacks in, 2 zipper replacements and 2 to be hemmed. When I went to pick them up, only one pair was ready for pick up.  The pants that needed to be hemmed were not done as I had requested. On one of the pants that was going to have the zipper replaced, the didn't have a matching color but no one bothered to contact me to see if I wanted to do something else instead.  I'll never go there again!", "business_id": "0zj1T4Zc7l_dXZhO3U-nfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uZyzPG8Gkjwld9fHpPBd1g", "review_id": "Pi02DxfBuzzN9YaWQDiqMQ", "text": "I looked on Yelp and other sites to find reviews on a good dry cleaners for my husband's business suits. I come to find out, there are few in my area that are up to par. So I knew this one was on the way home so I thought I would give it a try after reading a few other reviews on other sites. (which remain nameless --hehe). \n\nI noticed there was a drive up window which would be convenient for the possible next time I was to return. (For I wouldn't want to go thru on the first visit, so I could check out the establishment.).  I entered the cleaners and was greeted warmly by the guy behind the counter. Seemed very clean inside and very busy -- based on all the clothes getting carted around on that 'roller coaster of rails' they ride on. (a good sign!). The gentleman reviewed what items I had and gave me a ticket. For 2 suits and a blazer, it would only take 2 days to clean. Not too bad. The cost was $26.25. Now I've never dry cleaned suits before, so I hope that was reasonable? Not sure.  ($9.75 each suit and $6.75 for the blazer). If not, oh well, we'll see how good this place is and check on prices in other places to compare.\n\nSo after 2 days I picked up the garments. Once again, greeted warmly by a younger gentleman. I commend them for their happy demeanor. You don't get that a lot anymore. I showed him my ticket and he retrieved my items very quickly. I reviewed them briefly and asked him about cleaning dresses, and fixing hems. He gave me some prices and said the seamstress would be more than happy to give me a quote on the repair. I didn't have the dress so I would stop by at a later time. \n\nWhen I got home, I inspected the items further. The slacks were pressed perfectly and there was no odor or anything on the clothing. (As I've heard sometimes happens at dry cleaners) So I was pleased.\n\nI would definitely go there again for my dry cleaning.", "business_id": "0zj1T4Zc7l_dXZhO3U-nfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U3_XwXHrnnFKnP5go0GTmw", "review_id": "Wk1sUGzT3WYUmux9TRtPEw", "text": "I'm new to the area.  They were nice and the drive through window is convenient.  However- they are terribly expensive!!  And I just relocated here from the East coast.  This was ridiculous.  Every garment has it's own price- and women's blouses are more expensive to clean than men's.  And they only accept Mastercard and Visa unless you pay for the monthly service.  Very shocked at the bill when I went to collect my clothes.  Where are the flat rate cleaners???", "business_id": "0zj1T4Zc7l_dXZhO3U-nfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 12, "cool": 15}, "user_id": "1BW2HC851fJKPfJeQxjkTA", "review_id": "sRpD-pNG_XtNf-5DvItoUA", "text": "I've come here a few times over the years.  My trips were always never planned.  The fields are beautiful and are well maintained.  \n\nIn Flanders fields the poppies blow\n      Between the crosses, row on row,\n   That mark our place; and in the sky\n   The larks, still bravely singing, fly\nScarce heard amid the guns below.\n\nWe are the Dead. Short days ago\nWe lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,\n   Loved and were loved, and now we lie\n         In Flanders fields.\n\nTake up our quarrel with the foe:\nTo you from failing hands we throw\n   The torch; be yours to hold it high.\n   If ye break faith with us who die\nWe shall not sleep, though poppies grow\n         In Flanders fields.\n\n-- From the first chapter of In Flanders Fields and Other Poems, a 1919 collection of Lieutenant Colonel John Alexander McCrae, MD published after his death.\n\nhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6BlOkpdkg8&feature=related", "business_id": "M2j4ncoX2xtAmry1yWqwPA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2c6V812bvYzXYFYWZ5jGTw", "review_id": "XA1GpnVut3d7Ovakgg6o9g", "text": "I enjoy searching cemetery records for my genealogy. I found National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona and the listings for all of my other cemetery searches here http://interment.net/data/us/az/maricopa/national/index.htm", "business_id": "M2j4ncoX2xtAmry1yWqwPA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TJRBA15ziLkf5chQrCrzHA", "review_id": "Q-ZlH5YiXhQtIuWOeDEfMw", "text": "It's kind of hard to rate a Cemetery don't you think?  Anyway, as we have a family member buried here out treatment was top notch.  Those that helped us during the ceremony was not only a veteren, but held other veterns to the highest Honor, regardless of the branch they served in.  It's sad to have to visit a place such as these, but it's nice to see that it is very well maintained and those intered there are Honored.", "business_id": "M2j4ncoX2xtAmry1yWqwPA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "342vEka27GVEuNQvMOkgdg", "review_id": "btLW8Eqy0BIy5MJU8ESldA", "text": "The staff was very friendly and professional.  The grounds were kept very clean.  The National Memorial Cemetery put on a very good memorial service for my Uncle.", "business_id": "M2j4ncoX2xtAmry1yWqwPA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lBAo9_ObtbbIhRVpZ_VEJg", "review_id": "oXoL_wSxO75NwQZ3_tcXxA", "text": "Deer Creek Animal Hospital is a big, beautiful and modern facility. Super friendly crew of animal lovers, instills confidence that your pet is in good hands. Behind the office counter were several dogs and cats lounging around contently, and in harmony. Proving the atmosphere at Deer Creek is all about the pets. When I arrived to pick up my pet from his procedure, I was escorted back to the recovery kennels to retrieve my pet with the assistant. That was a nice touch I thought. Also shows, there is nothing to hide. Check out was an experience too. I was briefed with great detail, and in no way rushed. All my questions answered with due attention. I received post-op instructions, custom printed for my pet and his recovery!  \n  There is also a well stocked and appointed feed/accessory store within. Roomy and well lit, nicely planned, not an afterthought in the corner as is so typical.\nYeah, I'm impressed, and I'll be back.", "business_id": "HbIiJgAcKu_XlHT8Rv1dxQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "922TKMD60Oor4uHsPjL5Hg", "review_id": "vPRH6zVLEcrogefzkHduxg", "text": "I would gladly recommend Deer Creek Animal Hospital to my friends! I never feel like I'm being pressured to buy more than I need to, which is such a relief as compared to other places I've been. \n\nLuckily we don't go often, but whenever we are there the staff is very friendly and the Dr. is very honest and gentle with my dog. Two paws up for this place!", "business_id": "HbIiJgAcKu_XlHT8Rv1dxQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xcsV1sNcrZ1m-1fUAMnjgA", "review_id": "1HlMssu-zibomz-huNL6wQ", "text": "I utilized Deer Creek for its Doggy Day Care, and they were always amazing.  The price (at the time $15ish), is way more affordable than any other day care facility.  \n\nMy dog had A LOT of energy and I was so happy to find a place she would be able to play all day and I could feel comfortable leaving her.  I love the fact that if its too hot outside, the dogs can come in and roam around behind the counter and are not kenneled.  All of the staff was amazing and always happy to see Maxxi.  \n\nUnfortunately my dog was hit by a car and killed so I did not have the opportunity to take her in there for her yearly shots, but when I do decide to get another pet, I will for sure be taking them there for both day camp and vet services.  \n\nAll around great place.", "business_id": "HbIiJgAcKu_XlHT8Rv1dxQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FyTru6j3I5awXag0rfVIZw", "review_id": "7ZTX1nivvZkifAk_zkuy0A", "text": "They staff is awesome!  I can get my dogs in the same day if I need to.  They also offer doggie daycare and boarding.  My dogs love going there!  They an acre of grassy area for the dogs to run around in as well as letting the dogs roam around the office during office hours.", "business_id": "HbIiJgAcKu_XlHT8Rv1dxQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PfVCuad1zh241YiNUTkKKQ", "review_id": "e72PEfqYUHmaO6HGwggi2Q", "text": "The grounds are great.  The kennels are nice and I love that I can put all three of my dogs in one kennel.  I like walking in and seeing the day doggies running around.  \n\nI don't like that I have to pay for a bath each time my dogs go there.  Seems like a way for them to make more money.\n\nI prefer someone to come to my house to babysit our dogs when we are out of town but I will use this place when I have no where else to turn.\n\nUnfortunately, the last time we were there we had a mix up with collars between my dog and someone else's dog.  When I stopped back in to return the collar my dog was given - they acted like it was my fault that I didn't explain what my dog's collar looked like good enough to have prevented this.  It took some time but I got our collar back.  It's not the collar that is the issue because they are inexpensive but I didn't like how I was treated.  \n\nIt's not enough to keep me from there - in fact I think we went there one time after that.  But, if I can hire someone to come to my house I will.", "business_id": "HbIiJgAcKu_XlHT8Rv1dxQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yGs16xQiN3dLo03OQyto8A", "review_id": "g4yO64bpmjK9D8M4vGeJpw", "text": "We use this place all the time for our weimaraner. Great day care, caring vets, and an awesome staff. \n\nThey know our dog by name & when we see the staff in our neighborhood they always say hello.", "business_id": "HbIiJgAcKu_XlHT8Rv1dxQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cXnWZPcrtHjKXbcNzulg2A", "review_id": "wlOF6lvq6PuE9ZoAOrFt-w", "text": "Doggie day care is AWESOME! Our blue pits need the extra playtime and are good and tired after a full day playing.", "business_id": "HbIiJgAcKu_XlHT8Rv1dxQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rmzrNmJPoJIAJKmG3TAA4w", "review_id": "6UHNQ8WDL10fnWNwzGgCgA", "text": "I have been taking my doberman here for daycare for about 3 months after I was referred to them by a coworker who uses them as her vet - I have not switched to using them as my vet, but I may decide to in the future. \n\nI actually went to the facility without my dog and did a walk through and talked to the staff / trainers before I decided I would take my boy there I wanted to check it out.  I know probably a little overboard, but my dog is basically my child and I wanted to be sure that I would be comfortable leaving him there for a day - I actually visited 3 other places and this one was BY FAR the best. \n\nThe price is fair (about $17 per day for daycare) and they have a HUGE yard with grass, trees, kiddie pools, sprinklers. Last week the vet called me to say that Trey (my boy) was bleeding from his mouth - he probably bit himself or got too frisky with another dog - she said not to worry and that she would keep him in her office until the bleeding stopped. He likes to play rough so I completely understand that these things can and do happen. \n\nTo the guy who complained about his dog not being supervised and having to get stitched up: its a risk that you take when you bring your dog to a place like this - just like at the dog park things happen. What else should they have done?  Your dog got hurt and they fixed him..... I have been several times, andI know someone is always watching the dogs, but the yard is big and the dogs are free to roam around. \n\nAnother positive - their grooming prices are very reasonable and the staff is super friendly.", "business_id": "HbIiJgAcKu_XlHT8Rv1dxQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KzbHOuRLfSWLjs6zmHWH2g", "review_id": "erSjri_To9dR4jKuu-Wb4A", "text": "I recently moved from LA with my three youngest children, who all just happen to be Pomeranians! I had not chosen a vet when my 11 year old baby had some sort of fit in the middle of the night and scared the bejesus out of me.\n\nI called Deer Creek Animal Hospital the next morning not knowing what to expect about getting an appointment and they fit me in THAT morning! The gentleman who answered the phone was so gracious as I babbled on about my sick baby. He remained gracious when I called from my car hopelessly lost and told me to come in even though I was going to be really late. Loki and I met with Alan first, who took vitals. He is a kind and friendly person. Then we saw Dr. Robbins DURING her lunch time, but she never made us feel rushed. I liked her friendly and easy-going personality and her diagnosis was right-on. \n\nThe facilities are clean and beautiful. Loki is better. They even called a week later like they said they would to check on him!\n\nps..I thought I might have lost my wedding ring there and they were so concerned when I called. Everybody there is so friendly!", "business_id": "HbIiJgAcKu_XlHT8Rv1dxQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "90emhwcear0v02FuxSgUfg", "review_id": "P4iqZfA0kkeoE2taxuICwA", "text": "I can't say enough positive about Deer Creek Animal Hospital. I have been going to them with my pets for about 3 years now. I have boarded my dog there several times and she always comes home happy and totally worn out from play time. I understand the need for a flea/tick dip after boarding, but I think the price plus the requirement for a dose of Frontline is a little high. Still, my dog loves it there and it is the only place I'll leave her. \n\nAs far as vet services, they are excellent. I recently had to put my cat down after 15 years together. I came home from work to find him unable to move and I called the vet at 4:45. I was so relieved when they told me to come right in with him. Dr. Robbins assisted us with seeing my old boy safely to the Rainbow Bridge. Her words of comfort and a hug afterward meant the world to me. And then a few days later, I received a sympathy card signed by all the staff with a personal note from Dr. Robbins. I feel like Dr. Robbins and her team always go above and beyond. This is, by far, the best vet's office I've ever known.", "business_id": "HbIiJgAcKu_XlHT8Rv1dxQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S-Zbnoo0WTWqyeAlMra8Yw", "review_id": "9Ej6DaJn_eRLYMw0NsSjbg", "text": "We have 5 dogs and have been using Deer Creek for vet services, as well as grooming, for over a year now.  They are always helpful and answer all of our questions.  They also have boarding and day care.  If there were ever I time I needed those services, I would feel almost as comfortable letting my fur babies stay there as I would with one of my relatives.  The staff is caring and does a great job.", "business_id": "HbIiJgAcKu_XlHT8Rv1dxQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wC1CPV5bf--bDLtlhNSPLg", "review_id": "n7Sb2wnpAJ_Gm35RY57TmA", "text": "I have used Deer Creek for the past five years and they have always been great to me and my cat and two dogs. Everyone is super friendly and always helpful with any questions or concerns that I have and my animals are always well taken care of. \n\nRecently, Dr K. recommended that I bring my youngest rescue pup to daycare to help socialize her. She is very rambunctious and also untrusting of strangers. Yesterday was her first day and my fiance and I couldnt believe that our dog was so calm when we picked her up- she was plum tuckered out! She will now be going at least once a week. Thanks so much Deer Creek employees for always taking such good care of my babies! Dixie, Healey and Morgan thank you too!", "business_id": "HbIiJgAcKu_XlHT8Rv1dxQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fKpD0AstaCyawU7P7CU0og", "review_id": "PMMK7HSjVAkxT3upGbHhWg", "text": "Incompetence and Lies - I just moved to Phx and needed to find a veterinarian, groomer, and boarding facility for my dog.  After searching the Internet and reading hundreds of reviews, I booked an appointment at DCAH for vaccinations and grooming, plus a tour of the boarding facilities.  We arrived early and were taken to an exam room, where a technician performed the standard temperature and heart rate exam, etc.  We were told to wait for the vet, who would be in to administer the shots.  Thirty five minutes later, I went back to the front desk to inquire as to whether my dog could still be groomed, since the vet was running late and we were now 20 minutes into the grooming appt.  The front desk staff asked for my name and whether we were in an exam room!!  They apologized profusely, stated they were running behind, and the doctor would be in to see us shortly. We returned to the exam room, and an older technician with long red hair came in to apologize again and to tell me that there had been a \"surgical emergency\" that was keeping the doctor, but that the doctor would be in within 5 minutes.  Note that she did this with  a straight face.  I asked her to find out how long the grooming would now take, as I had other plans for the afternoon.  She returned to tell me I could leave my dog and pick him up around 3pm.  I advised her to cancel the grooming, as this was not acceptable.  If they can't even keep track of who is waiting to see the vet, do they honestly think I am going to leave my precious pet in their care?\n\nThe vet did arrive approximately 5 minutes later, and asked if I had been told what happened.  I advised that the staff explained there had been a surgical emergency.  The vet said \"No, there was no emergency.\"  The vet advised me that the initial technician who was supposed to notify her that we were waiting \"dropped our paperwork\" and therefore never told her we had been waiting, now for 45 minutes.  She did a 30-second once over on my dog, administered the shots, and inquired as to why I had told the front desk to forgo the grooming. I explained that I did not want to wait until 3pm for him to get a bath and haircut, and would not leave him unattended.  The doctor seemed genuinely sorry for the problem (as I am sure she hates seeing potential long-term customers bolt for the door due to the incompetent support staff and doesn't like finding out they are liars.) She offered to have a technician give my dog a quick bath and nail trim for free as compensation, but I declined.  She was very insistent that she wanted to compensate me somehow, so I agreed to allow her to clip my dog's nails for free, thinking she would do it herself.  She directed me to the front desk to checkout,where I was charged $46 for an \"exam\" that really didn't occur and another $75 for three shots I could have obtained elsewhere for a third the price.  To top it all off, a technician behind the desk again \"apologized\" for the emergency surgery that had delayed the vet, another lie.  Yet another technician then came out with my dog, at which point I learned that the vet had not personally done his nails.  Had I known he was being passed off to this support staff, I never would have let him out of my sight.\n\nThere was a time when I would have demanded that these two lying technicians and the veterinarian stand together and offer an explanation as to why they think it is acceptable to not tell the truth to their paying customers.  As I've grown older, I've learned that it does no good to confront a liar; some people just don't have any qualms about looking into my eyes and lying, and nothing will ever change them.  Now, I let my money do my talking. Speaking of which, they didn't even have change when I tried to pay my bill with two one-hundred dollar bills.  Really, a business that large without $74 change on a Saturday afternoon?\n\nMay God help the poor animals entrusted to the care of these people; mine will certainly never be one of them.", "business_id": "HbIiJgAcKu_XlHT8Rv1dxQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wNPpJLdlONr9-M41M7jz1Q", "review_id": "dkj_fpQQkWQu7HG0tsw7AQ", "text": "I have taken my dog here for extended boarding twice.  Both times he was sick when I picked him up.  The latest illnesses include mange.  If you love your pet, go somewhere else.  The place is dirty, and they are indifferent to anything except charging for extra services.", "business_id": "HbIiJgAcKu_XlHT8Rv1dxQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6zxsvLNor_IR5NQ3BzCOAg", "review_id": "rwqxvPnrDOqpOLo1EFqgkA", "text": "I just brought my dog Sam in for his annual visit and he loves going to the vet!!  I wish I could post the picture I took of him waiting for the doctor.  He never acts stressed out when we go, probably because of how he is treated by the doctor and all the staff.  I have been going to Deer Creek Animal Hospital since a friend referred me around 2003 or so.  I am so glad I tried them out.  When I moved to AZ I had two other dogs and they too were very well taken care of there.  Even when it was time for them to go to Doggie Heaven the staff couldn't have been more loving and supportive.  Sam is treated like the Prince he thinks he is :)  I think they have very reasonable prices.  When they moved around the corner to their big beautiful building I was afraid maybe the prices would go up but I still think their prices are good.  The exam and shots (minue rabies) is under $100.  I pay a little more because I have Sam on preventative Heart Worm medicine.  He had heart worm when he was surrendered to the Humane Society.  To the people that have had a bad experience well I'm sorry to hear that.  I agree with the person that said that it could have happened any where.  I just referred a friend and was surprised by the $10 referral bonus that was on my account.  I would recommend Deer Creek to anyone who is looking for a great place to take their loved ones.", "business_id": "HbIiJgAcKu_XlHT8Rv1dxQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eVc7wu9JmgiTt-t75cAbNg", "review_id": "nyfRYxigNj6qX-QGDKX-MQ", "text": "Best animal hospital in Phoenix.  Always honest and up front about costs and never pushy about procedures and tests.  Dr. Robbins is the best vet and has taken care of our two dogs for years - Dr. K and Higgins are great too.  And don't forget the gals and guys at the front desk - the best.", "business_id": "HbIiJgAcKu_XlHT8Rv1dxQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PfuPTOzx5u0vucw4fLllKw", "review_id": "utCBEG44Gs4M9mqw6mD3XQ", "text": "I am very happy at Deer Creek for the basic and as needed care of my dogs.  I do use low cost vaccinations from the many organizations around the valley, but the vets that I have used at Deer Creek have been punctual, friendly, knowledgeable and caring!  Thank you Deer Creek", "business_id": "HbIiJgAcKu_XlHT8Rv1dxQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LIZ97dvjKqwKeb0_d3flcQ", "review_id": "OfYBJv2k4c-xXErIb8tOGQ", "text": "What can I say about Dr. Higgins and her team - they are AWESOME! I initially went to visit them it was because the vet I had been going to sold the practice and my dogs did not like the new vet.  Dr. Higgins agreed to meet one of my dogs and Valentine loved her.  That was over 10 years ago.  I have brought all my dogs and cats into see her and my 2 newest dogs love going to doggie day care there.  We also like to go to their play days and meet new friends.  Had the opportunity to also use their trainer Jeremy with great success (I was the one that needed to learn some things about Yorkies).\n\nSo glad for everything her and her staff does for us. I have referred many of my friends to her and they like them as much as I do.", "business_id": "HbIiJgAcKu_XlHT8Rv1dxQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4DXhDszXSHzhaUqOOc4RoQ", "review_id": "dDd9_dIuNC3r7tema3E1FA", "text": "Tri and Lauren and Kate and the rest of the staff are truly amazing at what they do. They sincerely care about the animals that are brought in for care whether for a vet treatment or for boarding. I trust them completely with my furry members of my family.", "business_id": "HbIiJgAcKu_XlHT8Rv1dxQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "E679YrWlyTpvkOBDhAssIg", "review_id": "ZlhFpHCizQUid3_pFSC-BQ", "text": "We recently had to put our cat down. Deer Creek is our regular vet, but this experience made me want to right a review. Our cat got sick suddenly and the news wasn't good. We would have to put her down within hours of bringing her in. The staff was amazing. They sat with her and held her while we dropped our little one off at school and I drove home from work. They made her last momments loving. They hugged us all and we just received a condolence card in the mail.  As long as I'm in PHX, this is where I'm bringing my pets. THey also amazingly got my ratty calico cat (who's been kicked out of other vets) shaved and my dog goes there happily for doggie day care. Loosing a pet isn't easy, and these people know it and care about you.", "business_id": "HbIiJgAcKu_XlHT8Rv1dxQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mI0YWrcCQnhgZnBC2XRdFg", "review_id": "XwZyze0MGcGAVQ1z3EYzuw", "text": "When you search for a vet, you probably never think about the times your dog will get sick after hours or you will need to board your dog for an extended vacation because your none of your family or friends can handle your big dog, and you certainly won't think about when you dog is literally on their last legs and you don't know if putting them down is the right thing to do. I cannot thank Dr. Higgins and the Staff of Deer Creek Animal Hospital enough for the 12 years of service and care they provided my dog, Max. Max always loved going to see the staff and they took excellent care of him as a puppy, an adult dog and up until the very end when we knew it was his time to go. As painful as it is to say goodbye, Dr. Higgins and her team were so kind and afforded us all the time we needed to make a hard decision, but a compassionate decision for our most loyal friend. I would recommend this clinic to any and all animal lovers. They truly care not only about your pet but the family your pet is part of as well.", "business_id": "HbIiJgAcKu_XlHT8Rv1dxQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nsYsbWOIL5rwftJC7dRzew", "review_id": "pKxdtD_CADA6dqkimo4EOg", "text": "Last week, my cat was attacked by a dog and Deer Creek was the closest place, (I had never been there before). It was by far the most horrifying experience I have been through, but Dr. Robbins and the staff made it as easy as it could have been. I read some of the other reviews before writing this one, and someone mentioned Dr. Robbins seemed like a dog person. When she told me the news about how Stella was doing she was in tears and I could see it was very hard for her to give me bad news. We ended up having to put Stella down and every member of the staff that was around was in tears. I'm sure they see this a lot, but I don't and this was my baby and they really made me feel as good as I could in that situation about the decision I was making. \nWe are going to board our dog there when we go out of town in a couple weeks and also try their training classes if they have any available, I just felt very comfortable there, and like I was in good hands.\nOh, and the night we put Stella down, Dr. Robbins called me to check on me and tell me how sorry she was. That really meant a lot.", "business_id": "HbIiJgAcKu_XlHT8Rv1dxQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0DGA4KGPr1Wp2p4oriZWIw", "review_id": "Z_cgTXAUokDzz6SH-VDjvg", "text": "The staff is very friendly and you can tell they are animal lovers.  I took my dog here for day care and came back to find her behind the desk with the staff and other dogs.  I had told them to watch for her sore leg.  They did and they noticed her starting to limp and getting overheated so they brought her in, took her temp, and gave her some water.  I was so impressed that they had watched her so well.  I feel extremely confident in her safety when I leave her in their care.  They have great boarding rates as well.  My dog loves going here!!", "business_id": "HbIiJgAcKu_XlHT8Rv1dxQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q2ycdWp89SVKUNOq-zwNng", "review_id": "uHSWilykrub87ZwLuo_TlQ", "text": "Deer Creek takes such good care of my dog Rusty.  Rusty is a pretty big, strong dog but very fearful of vet offices.  We have taken Rusty for boarding services at Deer Creek several times and everyone has been so patient with him.  The associates have spent extra time with him in an effort to help him feel safe.  They have just \"understood\" that Rusty needed time and never made me feel ashamed of his nervous behavior (and believe me, other vet offices have made us feel that way).  During his last visit, Rusty had such a breakthrough that the tech pulled out his cell phone and took video to show me how happy Rusty was. He and another tech could not wait to show us the video when we got back from our vacation.  Now that is caring!\n\nAlso thank you to Dr. James who treated Rusty for allergies.  She was so patient with me and my questions but also with Rusty' s need to go slow through his appointment.\n\nWe are so glad that we found Deer Creek!", "business_id": "HbIiJgAcKu_XlHT8Rv1dxQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UGQXovkxnECtDZnX8-Z3Zw", "review_id": "jcMUkGziBqhBwRXHx2o2-A", "text": "Deer Creek has always taken great care of our dogs! They always come back from boarding happy and clean. Our dogs get excited every time we pull into the parking lot.\n\nOur dog Abbie was spayed while she was on her last vacation at Deer Creek. It was good to see that they made sure she was comfortable and wasn't mixed in with all the other dogs while she was healing during the days after her surgery. \n\nThanks for taking such great care of our family members!", "business_id": "HbIiJgAcKu_XlHT8Rv1dxQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0NjrYnuTkZqmhcduTfU0kw", "review_id": "LrT2k-bt89O6v2gJfRWdjQ", "text": "We have been taking our (2) dogs there for over 4 years and couldn't be happier. When we pull into the parking lot, our dogs go crazy from excitement ~ they cannot wait to get into the door! Whether it is vet services, boarding, grooming, or just a doggie daycare day, the staff treats our dogs with such kindness and offers great customer service to us as pet owners.", "business_id": "HbIiJgAcKu_XlHT8Rv1dxQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "URrYFWo7iokbq35_1LJGLA", "review_id": "KE4sBzDFAVj9EADrqyWElA", "text": "Staff was very nice and my baby Pumpkin seemed to have enjoyed her stay. Next time I visit my family in Phoenix I will definitely use this facility again.", "business_id": "HbIiJgAcKu_XlHT8Rv1dxQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P_LzcrlVXFdgBq_24UnlUw", "review_id": "WlY19L8KHnofQKcwr5XtVg", "text": "Excellent docs and groomers.  We have been taking our pets here for a long time.  Even when we had to put one down, the level of heartfelt compassion was overwhelming.", "business_id": "HbIiJgAcKu_XlHT8Rv1dxQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wC1CPV5bf--bDLtlhNSPLg", "review_id": "ZLhToDLEyZmXZ40bh87XzQ", "text": "This is my go-to spot for mani-pedi's and brow waxing. They do a bang-up job on my poor feet because it takes a lot to get those pups looking good. I have never made an appointment but never had to wait more that 3-5 minutes to be assigned a nail tech. \nThey recently got new massage chairs that don't grind your bones or shake you to death like some chairs do. Also, this is one of the best places I have been for a brow wax. My sensitive skin has taken a beating at many other places but never here. I don't know anyone by name but the employees are all very nice and skilled at what they do. Oh, and they are typically $5 cheaper than anywhere else I have been for pedicures!", "business_id": "PEFUYmqfqy93_xyCnSfGNg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rRVzKWAcHONxKqkXktj7xg", "review_id": "IU0ZM-i-qTlU14B9GDNzlg", "text": "I had a pedicure at this place today. The prices are excellent. I paid $22 for the best pedicure I can ever remember getting and I have paid $60+ in some places. I kept expecting to pay more thinking they must be giving me the deluxe pedi instead of the basic one but nope the one I got was the basic one. I'm not even sure what they might add if they have a deluxe pedi accept maybe a paraffin dip or an herbal wrap?\nThey have an attractive clean facility. They actually line the basin where your feet go with a plastic liner that they change between customers, now that is clean! The chairs themselves look brand new. I got the longest foot massage I have ever had with a pedi even when I paid for a so-called deluxe or spa pedi elsewhere. My toes looked great when they were done. I was offered a bottle of water to drink while I waited. I know some places will give you wine, coffee etc but this is not a spa and for that price I am more than happy with water (besides I have to drive).\nBtw, they have male clients as well. In case you guys want to experience one of the things that makes it great to be a woman. \nThe staff was so pleasant and most of them are English speaking. What more could you ask for? Hanna was the girl that did my feet but I saw the others working and they all seemed to do quality work. I am so excited that I found a great affordable place to get some regular pedicures while I'm here. If I can only find a good massage around here I will be in heaven. \nI give them 5 stars because they are better than any spa I have ever been to and a third the price.", "business_id": "PEFUYmqfqy93_xyCnSfGNg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LDgXgMgr1w66WqjvJKBG_w", "review_id": "e0mJEHSSY-mY9j-hrJiK8Q", "text": "After a lot of begging and convincing, me and my boyfriend decided to get pedicures together. I searched for places close to home and after reviewing Fancy Nails decided to give it a shot. We got there and all the techs and who seemed to be the owner or manager made us feel very welcomed. The place was clean and inviting. We got to the chairs which were probably the nicest chairs I've seen in a while and I loved that the spa pedi bowls had one use plastic liners that are disposed of after every single use. My massage was AMAZING!!! and the polish and selection was good!!! I was very happy and even my boyfriend said when we were finished \"that was awesome, we need to do that a lot more\" SCORE ;)", "business_id": "PEFUYmqfqy93_xyCnSfGNg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QR5SoRfNax1awqM8qrodRg", "review_id": "QugEKMWhLUk99ljZCm2HCQ", "text": "I love this place! They give great services for the price. I got a mani and a pedi there and they were by far the cheapest, and the cleanest!! They take care of their clients. The best part, is they rememer you! it had been a while since I went there and they mentioned that to me. I will definately be going back there!", "business_id": "PEFUYmqfqy93_xyCnSfGNg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q6BCsBORalrybyf_wgEdOg", "review_id": "mqC3S9zm3cmiysr9B93vsw", "text": "I love the work they do and they're cheap!!!! So worth the trip!", "business_id": "PEFUYmqfqy93_xyCnSfGNg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "QGTIRrJmLpNfjxubO_GN9A", "review_id": "rkuBHt7HGFHxDqkj5yEFjA", "text": "First time at Fancy today. Walk-in appointment and I got sat immediately with Ha. She was very good! Very clean and quick technique. The salon is very nice and welcoming...they offer coffee, water, etc. I recently moved to the area and will definitely be back!!", "business_id": "PEFUYmqfqy93_xyCnSfGNg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MWrwR9vcqxBunXeybwBIqw", "review_id": "0O-TRf_gcuKspN2xvZJ4hg", "text": "I recently moved to this salon after 5 years somewhere else that was close by. This salon is great. Great prices, very clean and great service. The techs dont sit on their phone the entire time you are there :) I will be ditching the other salon and using this place from now on! Great find. Highly recommend!", "business_id": "PEFUYmqfqy93_xyCnSfGNg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SLW6moYhiKfX5s6srZ0NBw", "review_id": "dRg_xOOysuMsg0nPCVD8lQ", "text": "love this nail salon. i read the reviews on yelp and decided to try.  each experience has been positive, i've been going every 2-3 weeks since march.  i generally get a pedicure and gel manicure.  I haven't had the same technician twice but i always walk out happy with my nails and toes and get loads of compliments.  \n\nthe have great selection of gel/ shellac/ gelish polishes, can almost always find colors that match the regular polish near perfectly. prices are good, they have different pedicure choices you can add on and different types of pedicures to encompass all their different services. \n\ngo during the week!  their weekends are insanely busy, you will have to wait and your services are good, but much better during the week.  that being said they like to take their time during the week.  sometimes its helpful to let them know you have a bit of a time crunch.  (my last gel manicure and pedicure i was there for just over 90 minutes)  i appreciated the time and enjoyed the break, but i know sometimes that much time is too much to spare.", "business_id": "PEFUYmqfqy93_xyCnSfGNg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4UYKNH4vyRpQXr0BbViAKw", "review_id": "9DgwYSE3N9tcypwEZcFz2g", "text": "I'm in love! The owner greeted us the minute we entered. He pointed out that they use plastic liners in the basin that you soak your feet in, and are thrown out after each pedicure - SOLD!! I love the fact that hygiene is of the utmost importance. You can catch some pretty nasty stuff at nail places. The basic pedi is 22.00 and goes up from there. My Mom and I both did the Paraffin wax pedicure (it was wonderful), I did a French manicure & design and my Mom did a solid color, total cost was 79.00 for the two of us - not bad! Hygiene, great prices, and fantastic service -- never thought I would find all 3 in one salon :) \n\n*They also have a HUGE selection of colors for gel nails which is usually very limited. \n** They also prefer CASH rather then debit/credit card and have a sign saying so.", "business_id": "PEFUYmqfqy93_xyCnSfGNg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IGN6JQSf5AFxeyWkJTeXxg", "review_id": "ULXnoJiG9Wz3xNzbt485HA", "text": "Have been going here on and off for about two years now. Very nice people working here and they do a good job. Was a \"walk in\" and they took care of me right away. Ivy did a very nice job and will return!", "business_id": "PEFUYmqfqy93_xyCnSfGNg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I67J3w7blx6J8YQlEMFHAw", "review_id": "wz661xocTpCNmjF5EmCauQ", "text": "Love this salon. Kim is very friendly and did a really nice job on my mani and pedi. The owner runs a very tight ship and not very many people are talking, it's very quiet, the staff are very attentive and it's very relaxing. The place is very very clean. I will make this my nail salon now, it's reasonable, friendly, clean and relaxing, what more could you want?", "business_id": "PEFUYmqfqy93_xyCnSfGNg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NefcU6R-hJqEZS1NHpHZxA", "review_id": "rLkazTseWb2AO9zuc35DrQ", "text": "Went on a whim while running errands and I was helped right away. The salon was very clean and the chairs comfy. The staff was friendly and though it was busy it was fairly quiet so I felt I could relax. basic mani/pedi for $34, not too bad! Will be visiting again!", "business_id": "PEFUYmqfqy93_xyCnSfGNg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wLDWtFpyh0hr3wfpj_lxWg", "review_id": "V7fYgerq4yWpCazbZ4BWWg", "text": "Needed a new nail place closer to my house so went here on a whim. I went on a wed afternoon so was pretty quiet and they were able to get me in right away. Pedicure was very nice, massage was long, they offered me a bottle of water, normal prices, clean place, and friendly staff. My only complaint was they didn't have me sit under the lamp to dry so after I got home I noticed one if my toes was smeared. Luckily I brought my own polish so I could touch it up. I will be going here again.", "business_id": "PEFUYmqfqy93_xyCnSfGNg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6670GGYK2G11s-D5JQbgzg", "review_id": "uFnbYPOgLDDxZ7tSOjEItg", "text": "Very happy with service. Hubs and i had pedi here, we were not disappointed. Good service and price.  We will b going again.", "business_id": "PEFUYmqfqy93_xyCnSfGNg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ol2o9swFpOzWhsITvRwyrg", "review_id": "VcaccWBdqu8ZRm2XEvrKdw", "text": "Thank you yelpers!! I found also found this place to be awesome!! Clean and lots of gel colors and glitter to choose from. Ill be back there for sure!!", "business_id": "PEFUYmqfqy93_xyCnSfGNg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EttaaC7bZccny9BzXhvNlg", "review_id": "_b2T5Vai-X0ZsG-xoVIrrg", "text": "I rarely get my nails done, but I can see how that may change since discovering this place! Friendly staff and no wait time. Excellent price too.", "business_id": "PEFUYmqfqy93_xyCnSfGNg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q8qoCK5bk7ffIFrhDktNZg", "review_id": "iZBfnAHwGyFVcVir8YYZ_A", "text": "I often travel to Phoenix, but I've never been able to find a great nail salon that's the trifecta: clean, reasonably priced, and does great shellac...until now. \n\nI called to check to see if I could come in without an appointment and was able to get in right away. I was greeted by the salon owner, who removed my old shellac and then prepped my nails. His next appointment arrived, so he sent me over to HaLee, who did my nails. She was awesome - precision shellac, super-nice, and very quick! \n\nThe salon is very clean and tastefully decorated. The cost of the manicure was very reasonable, considering what nearby salons were trying to charge. \n\nI'll definitely visit again! Very happy.", "business_id": "PEFUYmqfqy93_xyCnSfGNg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YBfdRG63aXgUfJzjAQuaxw", "review_id": "uPOVNORP6zw9ttOwnkNNug", "text": "Last week was first visit to Fancy Nail.  It is clean, they use disposable trays for pedis.  The pedi was nice, good massage, lots of colors to choose from, offered bottled water.  One of my toes got messed up from her putting my flipflop back on, but she fixed it right away.  I also had an acrylic nail fill with gel polish & top coat.  She did a good job of keeping them thin, nice colors to choose from, although they longer use Shellac.  I never felt rushed the whole time I was in there and everyone was nice.  However, when trimming my cuticles, she cut mine & it was bleeding~Not Good because No nail salon puts new tips on their drill for every new customer :(\nI think I would go back for a pedi but def not for a nail fill.", "business_id": "PEFUYmqfqy93_xyCnSfGNg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1XyuU30XzgJMBOQokgSnlQ", "review_id": "Y6yBxILIPJkjD3HEFZwopA", "text": "Don't go here if you are picky with your nails! I went to ivy and she did a horrible job. I went for a fill and she ripped off my nails saying there was \"fungus\" underneath but there absolutely was not. She just wanted to make more money by charging me for a full set. My nails are claw nails and I like them pointy. She made them dull and lopsided. Every single nail was different. I actually had to go home and file them myself to make them look decent! WORST part was that when I took the nails off by nail bed was green/black. I had to go to the doctor for it and everything. I could not even paint over my infected nail beds so I had to live with the most hideous looking nails until they grew out and healed. I swear I will never ever ever EVER go here again.", "business_id": "PEFUYmqfqy93_xyCnSfGNg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rMkQzwPkMVUnDzsvLJ3h8g", "review_id": "P8rKe0AcQB1_yO1eSEDKIA", "text": "Very nice girls, clean salon and quick service. \nIf you pay with cash, you get a 5% discount. If you pay with debit, you can't add a tip to the charge, so be sure to bring cash. \n I counted 17 people working today, very busy on the weekend, I dropped in with no appointment and got right in, 1 hour later, fresh mani/pedi in Lincoln Park After Dark (my favorite color). \nGo here!", "business_id": "PEFUYmqfqy93_xyCnSfGNg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UT7rdK2_Ea3BAERBd2EW9A", "review_id": "AXe4FEl6d-GHXHHlL59OOg", "text": "This place is so clean. They engage you and talk directly to you and no cross talking. The owner runs a tight ship and you can tell. I really like coming here and always leave satisfied. They do such a good job. A spa pedi is only 22 and its amazing. Go here!", "business_id": "PEFUYmqfqy93_xyCnSfGNg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k3l30SO0wFGo8caaM7zpfA", "review_id": "JLfgKkYU9FtwK7ExVYe1YQ", "text": "Steven is the best here. He listens and does what you ask. No sharp square nails here. He does a great French pedicure. The price is great can't beat it.", "business_id": "PEFUYmqfqy93_xyCnSfGNg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L-HCyxAtvSUXPh6yzqZLVg", "review_id": "OhPemYBYnesiZj5ZDH3fEA", "text": "I just moved to Phoenix and decided to try this place out. It's very clean, lots of colors to choose from, and close to my house. Every time it come in here they seemed very rushed and try to get you out of the door as quickly as possible. No room for relaxation. One time I did back my nails done by Steven, he's by far the best and takes his time. I'll probably be branching out if I can't reserve with him in the future.", "business_id": "PEFUYmqfqy93_xyCnSfGNg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jeYq5h7hzm9RGda0BvIarg", "review_id": "eGWjv_8Sb9nZMd9DHBhSwg", "text": "Love this nail salon! They are clean, friendly and my mani/pedis always look awesome. I even took my 5 year old niece last time and they were so great with her!  Don't forget to bring cash!", "business_id": "PEFUYmqfqy93_xyCnSfGNg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BeRKc4TCkWEsZZlxITmRLA", "review_id": "R3TWxICfSGorIV-uD0wEDg", "text": "I had a great experience. They took a little longer than expected and that's the only reason I would take a star off. They took their time to make my nails look AWESOME! I will definitely be going back because their prices were not bad at all and it was probably the best gel mani I have ever received.", "business_id": "PEFUYmqfqy93_xyCnSfGNg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_-Lbs5aXiJyXtfE6ff17rQ", "review_id": "8AvcPK__y8n13VZOJA1MHw", "text": "Great experience. Friendly technician. Very much appreciated the attention paid to sanitation. I didn't have an appointment and they were able to seat me immediately for a pedicure. The technician made conversation and paid attention to details. They do prefer you pay in cash (though they take credit cards). You cannot leave a tip on the card though - best to bring cash.", "business_id": "PEFUYmqfqy93_xyCnSfGNg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "upBdacgVSiddWZde3lpRSg", "review_id": "lnclB-dE_iilJSri8D0DWA", "text": "Lovely ambiance\nAttentive staff\nReasonable prices\nThey use disposable liners for their foot spas, which lessen the risk of catching bacterial infection.\nEveryone is great, my favorite is Lynn. She is super talented!", "business_id": "PEFUYmqfqy93_xyCnSfGNg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LYGZXqR8zAXB-0gBD2RKig", "review_id": "06nRCt7YNJCF89chiSZOMw", "text": "Nice place! It is a little hidden, so you'll need to take a right on Rose Garden and then a left into the strip mall behind the gas station. It is in the far end of the strip mall, located next to State Farm. \n\nI came here on a Sunday around noon for a pedicure (yay they're OPEN SUNDAYS!) and they were able to get me right in. I waited less than 5 min, which gave me time to pick a polish color. The salon is newer, tidy and they use disposable liners for the pedi tubs, aspects which are important to me. The nail technician was sweet, polite and there was not too much of a language barrier. I chose the $45 service (pedi prices range from about $25-45), because I enjoy the extra massage time, and I was definitely not disappointed!  The technician frequently (yet not at all to the point of annoyance) \"checked in\" with me to make sure the massage pressure was right, the water temperature was good, and that she was not buffing/filing/callus-removing  too hard. They have your typical massage chairs for the pedi stations, and full service nail salon as well. \n\nEven though this salon is one exit down the freeway from where I live, and there are salons that are closer, I will definitely make the extra effort to come here over other places. Yay! As for the previous review that mentioned a discount with cash, they no longer do this (or at least the cashier lady didn't know of it). While they accept cards, like others have said, don't be a jerk and BRING CASH FOR A TIP!", "business_id": "PEFUYmqfqy93_xyCnSfGNg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hIb1ikbIMI0t1EK4gPsK_A", "review_id": "SiOo8t5GBTvExnZQ93wvag", "text": "I was looking for a nail parlor that was close-ish to my area, and this place by far had the best and most consistent reviews. Called to make an appointment to do my gel nails, and the man on the phone was very clear about directions. Upon arriving there i can absolutely see why people might get lost. They're tucked into the back of a complex on Rose Garden lane. Easiest way to get there would be to turn and go east onto Rose Garden lane and then turn left (north) into the red brick complex. They're straight ahead of you there. \n\nIt's a nice new place, and was pretty busy when I got there, even though it was 1000 on a Saturday and they had only opened at 0900. Most people were actually there for pedis. Since I had an appointment I was seated almost right away, and they got down to removing my previous gel manicure and get a new one on me.\n\nI do have to make a disclaimer- I hadn't always had a great experience with gel nails. I did them for my wedding and loved them, and went back to get them done after they grew out, for a bachelorette party in Vegas. The removal process was horrid- they used this thing to scrape the stuff off and it felt awful. And then I left, went shopping and literally in an HOUR had a giant chip. Of course there was no time to go back and get it fixed. It was a very disappointing experience.\n\nBut getting mine done when I was out of town had been pleasant, and my best friend said she was addicted to them. So I decided to give it a shot again. \n\nAnd I'm glad I did. The removal process here was quick and painless- the gel manicure crumbled off when it came time to scrape it off, no awful sensations necessary. They had a great range of colors, and my lady even tried to recommend another color for me. (I wound up sticking with the color I wanted). The nails were beautifully done, and she did them promptly- I was in and out of the place in under an hour. I did decide to wait about a week to do a review, to see how well these puppies wear. The manicure I had prior to this chipped a bit on the thumbs within a week, which was also a bit disappointing.\n\nA week and these nails look as good as they did when I left the salon. I'm hard on my nails too- I pound at a keyboard, and have two big, rough dogs at home. These still look great- no chips, wonderful shine. \n\nI think I might have found my newest addiction, and I'll definitely be back to get them done again! \n\nPlease do note that you can pay with DEBIT cards, but not credit. Also, like several reviewers noted below- bring CASH to tip.", "business_id": "PEFUYmqfqy93_xyCnSfGNg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nW0XV0pJHIQDpf3s6rfEcA", "review_id": "LZblN0WeAVXA1CujqbuadQ", "text": "I'm only in Phoenix visiting, and this salon is by far one of the best I have seen. I wish I lived here so I could come get my nails done here more often. They have complimentary coffee and tea at the entrance :) They have great service too! Ask for Kim or Steven to do your nails!", "business_id": "PEFUYmqfqy93_xyCnSfGNg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 7, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "FmUaftGRqjqTPhg56g3z3A", "text": "I have such a different perspective on this place.  I used to babysit for one of the dancers.  She was quite nice.  And apparently very flexible.  And sometimes when she would pay in cash, it would be interesting to think about where that money had come from - both the person, and potentially where on her body.  Luckily I had less concept of this as a teenage babysitter than I do now.  But I will say - she totally fit the After-School special version of a dancer.  Super nice.  Great mom.  And yes, she was putting herself through medical school.  Some kind of nursing specialty.  I thought I knew all I needed to know about this place from seeing how she'd come by after work.  All that make up and that funny smell.  Eau de cheesy strip club.  How innocent I was...\n\nSomehow watching them cavort out there, it's hard for me to picture these folks working hard to put themselves though school.  Though I hold on hard to that image.  I've only been once and that was pretty much enough.  The guys I used to work with loved this place.  They felt like it was one of the few places where they might actually have a chance with some of these girls, and that made the whole process much more exciting.  \n\nIf there is such thing as your \"neighborhood\" strip club, than this is it.  Just like a neighborhood bar, it's not the prettiest one in town, it may not have all the bells and whistles, but you can get comfortable there, and you just might become a regular.  \n\nHistorical note - When I was a kid this was ALL by itself out here.  Nothing else was out here.  You knew you had reached the far, far edge of town when you finally hit the Candy Store.  And now?  It's right down the street from a High School.  It keeps going on for miles and miles.  Sprawl and the strip club...", "business_id": "e6i8v7VkD8yJk02PH4d9VA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "huTDGf8mt5cfKkIcUuSSdw", "review_id": "1USTDsuyEtUzQlFgRZB4ug", "text": "One of my ATF strip clubs even though I'm not a huge fan of them overall. Nice but not too nice, clean enough, great drink prices/cover, plenty of parking, friendly staff and doormen. My #1 choice to go to when a gal pal begs me to take her to a strip club. My only complaint is that each dancer only gets one song onstage at a time.", "business_id": "e6i8v7VkD8yJk02PH4d9VA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "gc4rNAgbGydNMAPJ85FZag", "review_id": "CmfSqCGCVd_srTS6rFETFg", "text": "What a joke this is a strip club? It's close to the worst strip club I've ever been to. I'm pretty sure I would have had a better time thrown money at hookers for nothing on Van Buern and driving off and watching them fight over the money. The Great Alaskan Bush Company is the only place I'll try or go to next time I'm in the Phx area! This place is way over crowded and I have no Idea why.", "business_id": "e6i8v7VkD8yJk02PH4d9VA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WxCHAuQVKHbX3UiipHSjPA", "review_id": "vlpgrLgWZNQxQPhba0C60Q", "text": "awesome drinks and rad girls... i always stop for some rock n' roll at the store when im in phx :)", "business_id": "e6i8v7VkD8yJk02PH4d9VA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 14, "useful": 10, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "7R_9pacKCuuYydRKreZF4A", "review_id": "K_vPqV7n8u-ZAAL-AF9QOw", "text": "No long drawn out review needed. Bullet points will do:\n\n* Cheap well poured (stiff) drinks\n* Attentive cocktail waitresses (I even saw one dance)\n* Decent DJ (doesn't talk too much)\n* LOVE the 80's feel neon overload\n* Like there are 2 areas.\n* OK THE CROWN JEWEL REASON I LOVE THIS PLACE.......   See below...  \n* TATTOOED AND/OR  PUNK ROCK DANCERS - A LOT OF SMALL BREASTED LADIES (ME LIKEY A LOT)  \n* Lexi gave me a dance that may or may not have gotten me off \n* There was one dancer that had full sleeves, HUGE fake tits, and the damn near biggest/longest nips I have ever seen. She almost had me liking fake tits !! Ask for Carissa\n* $5 dances that are worth $10 all night...\n\nOk, so this is a double thumbs (nipples) up !!\n\np.s. I saw lots of Red & White .............", "business_id": "e6i8v7VkD8yJk02PH4d9VA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 8, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "clwdy_ucDl0xEQq8ImnF3g", "review_id": "4jQSg8yIjdsmn5IFWsoa6g", "text": "I've been here maybe ten times, or so, over the past ten or so years.  I've gone in a Limo with a group of, gulp, conservative couples, with \"normal\" couples (like I set the bar), a couple of times with the \"boys,\" and, shamelessly, by myself once (i was going through a tough time).\n\nFive dollar cover for men.  Ladies free. Drinks start at $4 and go up.  Nice bar tenders and waitresses.  Bathrooms clean, but they smell, like, well, a strip club bathroom.\n\nLots of pretty dancers.  Not bitchy.  Not pretentious.  Little boobies, big boobies, saggy boobies.  No pasties, and tiny tiny G strings.  One large area and one smaller area.  Some sort of back room, I suppose for when they rent a donkey, or some little people from the circus, but I've never seen it used.  One pool table, which I have actually played on.  They have chalk.\n\nMy wife has been here for that strange ritual they call \"girls night out.\" and had a good time with the ladies.  Again, a harmless friendly bar, with couples, lesbians, single horny fellows...which just happens to have a couple of poles and nice women swinging around on them.  Very nice girls, even after you tell them \"no thank you\" five times.  VERY good wait staff.\n\nNot raunchy, but one of my \"conservative\" friends wife, from the south (duh), who ventured here with us several years ago, had a breakdown in the parking lot.  It was awesome.  Her husband was refused service because he was too shit faced to walk straight, and she was sobbing as though the FDA was going to take her anti depressive off the market.  She was disturbed that men had access to topless women so easily, as though the dancers were for \"hire.\"  FYI, don't go here with conservative 40 year old women.  Do not go here if you're afraid to see boobies, it's a titty bar.  DO go here if you want to have a light evening finisher before taking your partner(s) home for...breakfast.\n\nBring cash, I'm pretty sure even the bar doesn't take plastic.  They do have an ATM, however (that's convenient).", "business_id": "e6i8v7VkD8yJk02PH4d9VA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ij6nIZVPwCvTXNUf6xf3tg", "review_id": "bgMAEolBbbdkT0M6Eus7vQ", "text": "Cheap entry fees and $5 lap dances are amazing.  Chill place to hang out. Been with my girlfriend and she loves it and has always had a great time.", "business_id": "e6i8v7VkD8yJk02PH4d9VA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "90a6z--_CUrl84aCzZyPsg", "review_id": "8M9rGZE9_87KaO7W6ZxUgQ", "text": "After drinking all day at two Memorial Day parties we ended up here around 8pm (with my girlfriend in tow). Having been to few strip clubs, my first impression was \"what a freaking dump\". The Candy Store has charm though, and by the end of the night I actually liked the place - it's the strip club equivalent of a dive bar. The place is kind of small but there were plenty of good places to sit. I'll return for the $5 drinks and $5 lap dances. \n\nAlso, my GF lost her cell phone (likely in the ladies bathroom), when we called back on Monday afternoon I was shocked to find it was safe and sound!!! Good job Candy Store!", "business_id": "e6i8v7VkD8yJk02PH4d9VA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 16, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "x3be6uxIqd9Dypu-o9KsKg", "review_id": "7MCF3Z4jaaVqiEgVMuCE1A", "text": "I have one piece of advice for you\nNo matter what a stripper tells you\nThere's no sex in the Champagne Room.. NONE!\nOh there's CHAMPAGNE in the Champagne Room\nBut you don't want champagne.. you want sex\nAnd there's NO sex.. in the Champagne Room", "business_id": "e6i8v7VkD8yJk02PH4d9VA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZMA7flq7QyusQ-MhcxlZjQ", "review_id": "IqIufdtkESsFySWZrHfJOQ", "text": "I used to work here!\n\nGreat place. Very small, but it's great. I always made great money there. And I have been in as a patron also. The last time being in 2006. \n\nDrinks are reasonable and the girls are very nice. Not crazy about the public women's restroom being in the dancers dressing room, but it's cool. \n\nLike I said, very small, but it's worth it. I really enjoyed working there and also being a patron there too.", "business_id": "e6i8v7VkD8yJk02PH4d9VA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 21, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "iwUN95LIaEr75TZE_JC6bg", "review_id": "GL5NkXYNh4_lFycQuCNorA", "text": "I went to a strip club in Mexico once and had a memorable experience. One that I've tried to replicate for many years after.\n\nThe stripper, who was very cute and also very proud of her lactating skills, would for all of a buck hastily whip out one of her tits on demand, squeeze it, and shoot a stream of milk at you. \nShe reminded me of drunk me, peeing in a parking lot someplace...waving my stream around until I've spelled out my name.  \n\nPeople...now that's entertainment!\n\nAs compared with the Candy Store, where some dumb-as-a-bag-of-hammers stripper who's all too willing to spend a few thousand bucks on breast implants while badly in need of dental implants, snubs you because the black-light illumination is prominently displaying  the pee stain on your cargo shorts. \n\nThe Candy Store.\nNice boobs.\nBad grilles.\nAnd girls with no fundamental lactating / squirting abilities, which they should possess since most are single moms. \n\nA disappointment on every level.", "business_id": "e6i8v7VkD8yJk02PH4d9VA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "zRnoNCqk0DG3iOQxtpVXug", "review_id": "gWEnAyniRDmPZ0PGI0UawA", "text": "Husband and I were out with some friends on Saturday night and decided to hit this place up around 9pm. When we rolled in we were SHOCKED at the $5 cover charge! Who else has it so cheap???? GREAT START to our evening! :)\n\nWe easily found some nice seats on couches towards the back but the place is smallish so we had awesome views of the larger stage. It was kinda disappointing with the first couple dancers because they seemed to be more interested in staring at themselves in the mirrors to see how hard they could frown so it got a few doubts going but then some AMAZING dancers blew our minds! \n\nTwo girls in particular stuck with us for a while and gave us ALL lap dances and did some really crazy tricks on the chairs. $7 lap dances?? sign us up!!! We all agreed, who needs Christie's $20 dances when we can get gorgeous ladies and great music here! \n\nBTW-The music was just FABULOUS! Lots of variety (lil rap not much, lots of rock like Metallica, lil punk) so everyone in our group was rocking out hardcore-in more ways then one ;)\n \nGuys, girls, lesbians (we saw a few)-no matter-The Candy Store will take care of you all :D \n\nGo get your jelly watch on!!!", "business_id": "e6i8v7VkD8yJk02PH4d9VA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "sa9XyMnSrXHTNpvZ9IHy3w", "review_id": "3QuG8_rC-nEA4QVqztnuBg", "text": "The only thing to not like about this place is that it's small. Really small. I've lived inside of bigger tissue boxes. \n\nBut that's just an excuse to get extra close to your special lady ;D\n\nThe girls here are very friendly, there's a large variety of girls, and a large selection of music. The decor threw me off, but you didn't come in to look at the couches....if you did, you have other problems. \n\nI've always had a good time here and recommend this place above all others of it's type in the valley. Female-Friendly dancers are hard to find....well, ones that give mind blowing lap dances are, anyway. I second Carissa!", "business_id": "e6i8v7VkD8yJk02PH4d9VA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7F-DVLnGmC5hHPUVfSfxDw", "review_id": "lDXgsQ384aI4I5ZezOpgYQ", "text": "Love going to The Candy Store with my Buds. Keep in mind I'm in no way an expert at T&A --- but even I recognized beautiful women when I see 'em! This place has improved over the years and far as female dancers go.\n\n$7 lap dances? Uhhh...one lap dance long ago was enough for me --  barking up the wrong side of the tree here --- but it was great fun. Girls can jam and do some kewl tricks.\n\nNow...I do know about their great Turkey and Top Sirloin Burgers. We often hit this place up for their great specials on Saturdays afternoons. Perfect spot to watch footballs games on the weekends. So overall, I kewl straight buds put up with many of my suggestions for our many of our outings so going to this spot every now and then isn't so bad. Sometimes being a fly on the wall can be fun! :)", "business_id": "e6i8v7VkD8yJk02PH4d9VA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bLQchzou38MfOwrD-OFbkw", "review_id": "a98kyvOKnTV3PTLFQhxrzg", "text": "T&A got to love it! Girls were lots of fun dances were inexpensive. Drinks and DJ were great. Met mike \"the mayor\" he fell in love with our girls. \nDef will be back", "business_id": "e6i8v7VkD8yJk02PH4d9VA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZoMj26Jw0XcCOktKjz7Yww", "review_id": "ji7Jh5Od3o8zCXswNhuAYA", "text": "This place was great - we came around 4 pm, so no cover.  Then one of the hotties played about 10 games of pool against me and the boys.  She also happened to be the best dancer we saw all night.  On top of that, overall the personalities of the gals working there was great!  They were all very talkative and fun to visit with.", "business_id": "e6i8v7VkD8yJk02PH4d9VA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QqQLDgk1dZoXQj0dor5YJw", "review_id": "QClwUaeKvQyRReWfLpR0AQ", "text": "-DANCES\nI keep seeing reviews for $5 & $7 dances, not sure why but they're $10. But thats good they're $10 all day long. I don't know why places charge $20 and whatnot you can't even touch for that. The girl's skill ranges from average to excellent. Mostly average, but they get me aroused which gets the job done. I happened to be wearing a hat when I went and the girl used it in her routine, it was a nice little touch.\n\n-VIP ROOM\nThey also have a VIP room where basically you can grab their T&A. It's $40 to get in & $20 per dance. So It costs $60 to get in. It's exspensive I know but if you see something you just gotta get some hand time with, it might be worth it. And once you pay the $40 to get in your covered for the whole day.\n\n-THE BAR\nThe bar is pretty good, it's missing some of the more common beer on tap but if you're flexible it's a good way to save some bucks. They've got a lot of the more common beers in bottles, a little more exspensive but not $5 bucks a pop like you'd expect. The bartenders are very cool and pour good drinks. There is one or two pool tables and plenty of TVs playing games.\n\n-THE WEEKEND\nTo cover my weekend experience, I didn't really enjoy it the most. First off I'm not the kinda guy that likes a big crowd and this is amplified on the weekend by how small this place is. This is the utter defininition of hole in the wall, but thats why I like this place. Secondly the girls don't approach you as much on the weekend, so it's like you have to go hunt them down, which is the opposite of why I go to the strip club. There is a $5 cover which is very reasonable. I have to say they come out guns blazing with the women, very good selection for whatever takes your fancy. You do need to be careful though some of the women are hustlers and some are real sweethearts just hoping to give you a good time. If you go to the VIP room they might say you got more dances than you did. This didnt happen to me personally but I've heard about it. One girl I brought kept reminding me how many dances I'd gotten(very nice) the other one kept trying to confuse me and buy her exspensive shots. Which sucks cause that one girl is ruining the place's reputation of good service and friendly atmosphere. Just keep your wits about you.\n\n-THE WEEKDAY \nI have a much better time on the weekdays! The place isn't packed, it's much quieter. It's just a cool place to relax and get some female companionship. Everybody's just so laid back and friendly. The women are always coming over to check on you. Their might not be as many to choose from in the middle of the day but there is nothing wrong with their selection. All very good looking women, but you may have to settle for smoldering temptress if the schoolgirl with glasses isn't in yet. There's no cover charge before 6pm so if you plan on being there all night come at 5:30 for free. Happy hour is everyday from 11am-6pm, $1 off drinks. \n\n-OVERALL\nA really cool, inexspensive place to go for T&A. \nP.S. the ATM charges $7 per transaction.", "business_id": "e6i8v7VkD8yJk02PH4d9VA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 5, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "kWIyJklrVAxWQ9mi_X5ntg", "review_id": "5vaYaNIiLPDoGalmYb1nOw", "text": "Tuesday was girls night so.....no entry fee!\nThis is my second time coming to this place, the first time I was already pretty hammered, so this last time I felt I was sober-er at least enough to cognitively rate this place... and it still gets 5 stars in my book! \nBeing that I've gone to places in the past like \"spearmint rhino\" and other raunchy places I've learned not to expect much out of strip clubs. The girls are usually trashy, look a bit like they're working to feed their drug habit and look like they haven't worked out in months. \nYet, THIS PLACE! For 1 am on a Tuesday the girls were beautiful! I was surprised at how attractive everyone was and they were in great shape. Being a female, sometimes strippers get awkward with women, but these girls are friendly and seem genuine. \nNow the routines... i think a few times I turned my head and said \"how do you hang like that?\" this place really validates that stripping should be an Olympic sport. \nI'm still shocked at how cheap their lap dances are.\nSIDENOTE:, why do men like to watch you get lap dances? you go with a guy to a strip club and they want to buy YOU a dance. I'm fine watching from a distance, thank you.  I just have to awkwardly look like I'm into it while you're getting more enjoyment out of it than . Lets skip me, just buy yourself a lap dance. I'll yelp while you enjoy that for some time. \nAnyways. \nBeing from California.. I had never been to a topless strip club that serves liquor... YES! Now I can drink while watching girls in white fishnets shimmying up a pole under a black light.. WINNING! God bless you, Arizona liquor laws. \nI like the lounge/seating set up of this place, really comfortable and not too crowded, still have the ability to walk around without side-stepping between people. \nThe bartenders were great. very quick to assist, and friendly. \nIf strip clubs are your thing, check it out.", "business_id": "e6i8v7VkD8yJk02PH4d9VA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q8aCv2wKUVAjyTvMhKbtag", "review_id": "KVb_VKznWND6OHdScDNlsA", "text": "Visited this club while on a trip to AZ for a Niners game; from LA. Not a very diverse or diversity friendly club my boyfriend and I and another couple (who all happen to be African American) we followed around by the security and the $100 bill we paid for drinks and tips with was passed around several times to validate it's validity. \n\nA few dancers did an excellent job with pole dancing and tricks but the music wasn't really good (not that we needed to hear rap or hip hop) mostly old rock music and no name house music. I would not recommend.", "business_id": "e6i8v7VkD8yJk02PH4d9VA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "djOUMCKLh3FklSW2TY8PzA", "review_id": "XroJOh8irCsuzVhKqOboVg", "text": "Recently had a chance to check this place out. Buddy of mine and I drove by this place and didn't know anything about it. We just finishing some home remodeling, so\nwe thought we would at least have a few drinks and unwind. \n\nWhata Whata Whooyee. Nailanation Doabrit! \n\nThis place runs circles around some of the high end places you'd find in Vegas! Seriously, I don't frequent these places cause that's just me. but this place is clean, comfortable, fun, quality models and a great entertainment value!", "business_id": "e6i8v7VkD8yJk02PH4d9VA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KJWamxhLkG8SECbVm7noSQ", "review_id": "o5GTaECfqlMDR2nuE7Ossg", "text": "We did our previous due diligence and procured 6 bids from landscape companies. Those that actually came back and provided a  bid, were ridiculous! The prices were outrageous. We decided at that point-before meeting Desert Gardens Nursery, that we were going to hold off on creating our xeriscape backyard. Then, at the Home Show, we met Jenny (Owner of Desert Gardens Nursery). She is the first person to LISTEN. We just had our yard completed this week and we are thrilled! She stayed exactly on target with our budget and it is even more than we imagined. I highly recommend Desert Gardens Nursery! Jenny is an outstanding landscape designer and Kyle dot's the \"i's\" and crosses the \"t's\" on the job site.\nIt is great to know that there are professional landscapers that make good with their promise! You have to go check out their blooming cacti! AMAZING!\n\nThank you Jenny & Kyle! Outstanding job! Well done!\nNo-we had never met them or knew of them, prior to the Home Show just a month ago.\n\nPaul, Sandi & Family-Mesa, AZ", "business_id": "0PMs2OgT2sTIJrQcxienVg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Od4v_PHzy0rNi-cK_9Y0MQ", "review_id": "IXlI3kpkL6CHMLnUH5rdfA", "text": "We could not be happier with what Desert Gardens did for us. We completely relandscaped front and back and (much to my surprise) added a waterfall that we just love. They were incredibly adaptable and their follow up excellent. Our place looks fabulous!! A great experience!", "business_id": "0PMs2OgT2sTIJrQcxienVg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-Hmj8Nn8r1IHhCs2V2ZdxA", "review_id": "j08FRgapklg7YqmLJHksMQ", "text": "Stopped in to use a Groupon. Needed advice on plants for yard on side of mountain were rabbits eat everything. Got best advice I've ever gotten in the 20+ years I've been landscaping. Thanks!", "business_id": "0PMs2OgT2sTIJrQcxienVg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "SBKYRMlawn_nJHSSIKA05w", "review_id": "Kcp_GHEL8WAv4Xm5yfIY-w", "text": "I live in CA and travel here at least one a year for pots!  They have an amazing and unique selection and are always bringing in new stock.  Well worth your time to check them out!", "business_id": "0PMs2OgT2sTIJrQcxienVg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-kIvLyWpY17aRa0vPp-RmA", "review_id": "1ommgZnzD0xFxdjx0lHTxw", "text": "Very nice nursery. We visited here because we bought a Groupon. Nice staff and were helpful in picking out plants that suited my needs. Also picked up 2 Mexican talavera pottery too. Beautiful!  I will come back!", "business_id": "0PMs2OgT2sTIJrQcxienVg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8oVhcINJ_EK6UssH-56kGg", "review_id": "odto06no0fGLbbfCLvC4tQ", "text": "I have been shopping at the Gardens for almost 10 years now. Their staff is always helpful even on the hottest days in the summer. I recently had them redo my backyard. It has been in for over a month now and I have had nothing but compliments from friends and family. They took the time to make sure it was done properly, on time and most of all on budget. I cannot be any happier with the way Jenny and her staff changed my back yard from an embarrassment to a small paradise!!! \n\nThank you Jenny and Dessert Gardens Nursery for everything!!!", "business_id": "0PMs2OgT2sTIJrQcxienVg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZyQUA6_BQVsYPBNVxplwYQ", "review_id": "ZoXPd7GetSy_FK3NYVVenA", "text": "They are the THE BEST! So amazing, patient, helpful and full of knowledge. I'm going back in the next couple of days to purchase more product! The lady with the hat? was so helpful and created a beautiful planter for my outside patio table today! I'm so bad, I didn't catch her name, but she is amazing!!!!  This is a must use place for your garden and landscaping needs!!!!!", "business_id": "0PMs2OgT2sTIJrQcxienVg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aTi0NVrcPJWbN6jAsJVcAw", "review_id": "j2e-9KfdanF3g4rKumFWJw", "text": "I did not inherit my grandma's green thumb - plants just don't always fare that well with me. I work full time which requires travel occasionally, plus I'm in grad school (read: VERY busy). I love having greenery at home but it has to be something that requires easy care and can tolerate me being absent and absent-minded. \n\nFellow Yelpers suggested succulents and cacti, so I hunted for local nurseries. Desert Gardens had a good website and I was in the area today, so I stopped by. The employees greeted me when I arrived and then -- WOW. Lots and lots of stuff there. They have myriad cacti, the \"elephant food\" plant, aloe, and all sorts of the succulent variety. They also have all sorts of potters, which look as though they're handmade (but I didn't ask). They also have wind chimes, garden decorator-type critters, and many planters. There's a large section of outdoorsy plants/trees as well, but I didn't stray over there as that doesn't apply to me. \n\nI gave the guy my scenario and he pointed me to the elephant food plant and aloes. I came home with a large and small Elephant's Food and one medium aloe. When I checked in on Yelp, there was a 20% off coupon - bonus!\n\nPrices on the pottery were a bit steep, but if they're handmade then that makes sense. They were beautiful, for sure. This is a great place to stop if you need local-type plant life! Great stuff and cool employees. \n\nDesert Gardens is on the west side of Cave Creek, half a mile north of the 101W.", "business_id": "0PMs2OgT2sTIJrQcxienVg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Sb1pxWRQsQPSpX9WfYjj4w", "review_id": "5ls_rzeiMXZ1KQbUlKI2ag", "text": "Initially it seemed like Desert Gardens was going to do a wonderful job on the big re-landscape project in our backyard.  At $27,000+ we expected a lot and Jenny led me to believe that she would be there supervising.  That was not the case.  The installers were nice enough but barely spoke English.  They said that Jenny never comes to the jobs.  The planting a were fine except for two $300 plants that were planted in the wrong place and got burned.   They would not replace them.\n\nJenny's brother was supposed to have done work on our barbeque island but instead it was delegated to  the plant installer who doesn't speak english.  The worst offense was that when they modified our Canterra stone counter, they moved a burner over about 12\" farther away from the barbeque.  We thought it had been done properly, but  when we tried to turn on the grill we heard a very loud hissing.  We didn't try to light the grill, but if we  had the would have been a very big explosion because they had neither capped the gas line to the burner, nor connected it to the burner.  They just left the cut line wide open.  If we had tried to light the grill, the volume of gas pouring into the interior of the island (that was supposed to be connected to the burner) would have created a huge explosion.  We had to have a barbeque technician out to do the repair so we have all of this documented.\n\nSince we had our barbeque grill island modified, they had to replace part of the counter top.  It was supposed to have been done by Jenny's brother but instead was done by the plant installers who did a terrible job.  The Canterra stone top was very uneven and they left thinset all over everything including the barbeque grill which should have been removed or at least masked off for the counter installation.  The thin set won't wash off the existing tile and they chipped large pieces off the backsplash and just filled it with large holes with thinset instead of replacing the damaged tiles.\n\nJenny wouldn't return texts, and when her brother came out to see what needed to be done to complete the job, he was argumentative, telling me that the plants got scorched because they were planted too late in the season.  Since they were Yuccas, the plant won't ever replace those burned leaves (they were burned all the way up to five feet high on the plant), so the plant will forever looked wilted and scorched.\n\nOh, and the irrigation was connected to a house water line the was 1/2\" not the to the water supply line from the street with requisite 3/4\" minimum you need to get proper water pressure.  Consequently the heads don't always all pop up, and they were also set so deep that when the ones that do pop up spray, they are below the level of the grass.\n\nTo summarize, after leading me to believe that Jenny would supervise the installation Desert Gardens sent a bunch of unsupervised workers to do the job who didn't speak English.  I believe that over the three week course of installation Jenny showed up maybe two or possibly three times. No one addressed the problems.  No one followed through.  If they had been hands on and had been around to supervise, I believe that the job would have gone better.  They made a lot of mistakes and did some sloppy work.  The plantings turned out well for the most part not withstanding some difficulties where they would not be accountable for their mistakes.  The hard scape work was terrible and I would say, all in all, the fact that they did the job without supervision or follow through created a lot of problems.  I would NOT use them again.", "business_id": "0PMs2OgT2sTIJrQcxienVg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mu4xu_TbmZ_YT41DBpoEUg", "review_id": "EUlo0WmZ7DazLJafX-_DAg", "text": "I visited there because of the special on Groupon and close to home. The salesman was appox. 20 dollars off  of what the 100 dollars the Groupon was valued when questioned he said he would give the difference in a bag of mulch. Well the mulch wasn't tagged and I felt 17 dollars was a bit much so I took something else. Most plants are overpriced and limited to desert. I won't be back even with 75 per cent off.", "business_id": "0PMs2OgT2sTIJrQcxienVg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_FbZ1gXZL349iiz5D8gz2Q", "review_id": "VBYrFtGvlwi3GHmhSU5jdw", "text": "This place seems like they gave up on watering all their plants - and not adding any new ones - a year ago...reminiscent of the final days of a going-out-of-business sale. \n\nThe slim selection of mostly desert plants looked mostly half-dead, even the cacti. There was a small selection of citrus trees (priced in the $100's) that were skinny as a pencil and had dried, shrunken fruit (lemons or limes so black you couldn't tell exactly what they were) falling off. In the green houses were more less-than-stellar looking plants.\n\nThere was a good sample of Mexican pottery, recycled steel landscape ornaments, and painted steel wall ornaments. Much of it was enjoyable to look at, but the prices were much more than I wanted to pay. \n\nOnly reason I didn't give this one star is that the young attendant was courteous and friendly.\n\nI had bought a $100 LivingSocial Coupon for $40.50 (with promotion), but after checking out the selection, decided to head home and get my money back. I went to Home Depot the next day and got five healthy plants for under $40 - which probably wouldn't have bought one similar type plant at Desert Gardens.\n\nUnless you are on the hunt for some particular rare cactus to fill your collection, save your money and time and go to Home Depot or even Wal-Mart!", "business_id": "0PMs2OgT2sTIJrQcxienVg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "raMSkwLdZ-kFea1fTY_-Ew", "review_id": "R35pr3q9A6IHnaCN66cdzw", "text": "I found out about this place through a groupon...it was out of the way for me, but I keep driving back up there to get plants, so perhaps it's not too far to drive for good plants and good customer service. They're always willing to help me get my plants up to the register or help me find plants I can't find. \n\nLarge selection of Mexican designed pots...not sure what else to call those kind of pots. They have a few citrus trees but mostly their selection is natives and succulents and cacti.\n\nHighly recommend the place for good plants, good prices, great coupons and helpful staff!", "business_id": "0PMs2OgT2sTIJrQcxienVg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WPnoGr_ukB5BubC3bITkjQ", "review_id": "Rpzq0qslMQzu0mm-brqwJQ", "text": "It's hard for me to rate this place because its a little run down.. but the groomers are amazing, so for Groomers- 5 Star, for actual facility-3 Star. \n\nI've used Janice for awhile now when she was at Fido's on Bell Road and followed her to this location.   The location is right next to Subway and is a hole in the wall by all means!  They have two groomers from what I can tell, Jennifer is the other one and my bf's dog has been groomed by her and she did a great job too.    \n\nWhy did I follow my groomer to this new place?  Well 1. Fidos Closed and 2. So many places just shave the dogs down, but Janice really takes the time to get to know what you want and takes good notes so when you come back she knows exactally what to do.  \n\nIf you are in the market for a new groomer I highly recommend making an appt with them just dont be shocked by the location!", "business_id": "vtbGnxCCj2I9M9QoHXpoEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EemOQfYk1UL3W3GmVZADFw", "review_id": "sWNptWVbo1G0h5RRstp2eQ", "text": "I bring my wire hair doxie here and they do a great job! Janet and other groomers are great with the dogs. Price is good and we always walk away happy!", "business_id": "vtbGnxCCj2I9M9QoHXpoEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dGabYPnZ-iDaxPy0vnvL6A", "review_id": "tuqHxo13oDhxseUpxtM6iQ", "text": "Jen is AMAZING.. she's super friendly and really takes care of my shelties!  My sheltie Koda was DEATHLY afraid of going to the groomer I used to have to carry him in.  Since he's been going to Doggie Doo's he now walks through the door.  They are average priced and super accommodating.  I can usually get an appointment the next day.  They are now open Sundays too so that helps!  I cannot say enough good things about them!", "business_id": "vtbGnxCCj2I9M9QoHXpoEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kyzNPey3686I9NJcLef4_Q", "review_id": "66fPD3T9Gdrv8to4wR4afg", "text": "My dogs needed a groomer while we were in Phoenix and I found Doggie Doo's. The shop was clean; staff friendly and after a brief discussion left my dogs with confidence.  Both dogs were expertly groomed by competent, friendly staff in just under 3 hours as promised. If I lived in the area I would make this a permanent spa date for the dogs. Fair price and quality service - can't beat that!\n\nWell Done!", "business_id": "vtbGnxCCj2I9M9QoHXpoEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7G-n3IpqUDiBKD6t5unHkg", "review_id": "IIyYp_PNeTT0WxvjInG3Vw", "text": "I love love love this groomer! They take extremely good care of your pet, and they look so freakin' adorable when you pick them up -- it's like picking them up for the first time to be part of your family (you know, when they tie a cute little bow or bandana around their neck... too cute!)\n\nThe staff  is fantastic and do an amazing job with trimming my little yorkie. They trim him to perfection everytime -- even though he squirms like non-other! I highly recommend Doggie Doo's! They also have extremely reasonable pricing for the work they do (actually they do a better job than other places that charge a lot more).", "business_id": "vtbGnxCCj2I9M9QoHXpoEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZZxAeeKT-W2D8Ieplzu1nQ", "review_id": "jxwWt1ZCRGN9pzU6ObQuhA", "text": "We love coming here!! My two yorkies come in every two weeks for a bath and tidy and jennifer does an awesome job. In fact we have been going here for over 7 years! Everyone is so nice and my doggies look so cute!!! These are the best groomers.", "business_id": "vtbGnxCCj2I9M9QoHXpoEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uYY2rrOCH8rXX3kMxav5iQ", "review_id": "GGvyQStURhz36gq1wdxBLw", "text": "LOVE THIS PLACE. It's affordable and they are super with my babies. These groomers rock", "business_id": "vtbGnxCCj2I9M9QoHXpoEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C8Ha0_DXfTtAWs2oZDwkHg", "review_id": "t_JVulfVgoywnc1l-LtVIw", "text": "The have not groomed cats for a while now, time to update the name.", "business_id": "vtbGnxCCj2I9M9QoHXpoEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "b8vpDCrjDwjXSr92JVp-PQ", "review_id": "zIFHbp7gkADZBymjX_DA-w", "text": "Well what to say... Its kinda hard.\n\nDive- Thats the best way to explain it. \n\nBartenders- the ladies know there stuff so dont give them any lip and listen to what they say.\n\nTunes- They have a juke box, with old country music but its a good fit for the spot.\n\nThe fun- People are just there to get a cocktail and beer with out all the fuss you would find in a corporate spot or anything in Scottsdale.They have 2 pool tables , darts, a few video games and a shuffleboard table. so they is always some fun going on.\n\nBreak it down Jess- If your in the mood to get out of the house for a drink or two but want to stay in your gym shorts and t-shirt with the two paint spots on it and maybe shoot a round of pool with a stranger, ho will become a Larrys buddy. Its the spot.", "business_id": "vUmCtldBjn_AuHW4tg2LZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "K6MrbZeqKG35ZiucFfucvw", "review_id": "225481-Ln-fp8XpQ4Rrbmg", "text": "It is a total dive bar...If you need a drink go get one.  There are pool tables, shuffle board, video game or two, and a jukebox.  The bartenders know their stuff.  Enough said!", "business_id": "vUmCtldBjn_AuHW4tg2LZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eTorLt5F7PnmSRX8e9tu5g", "review_id": "Dk1RS7xEbAdghUi6NoQT0A", "text": "Look, its a dive.  That's all there is to say.  The bartenders don't take any crap and why should they?  Just order your drink and shut the hell up.", "business_id": "vUmCtldBjn_AuHW4tg2LZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "aIbwrnrP4kTufADO-jGZxA", "review_id": "tYcEWTDBD2Y-5pKzIW95rg", "text": "5 Stars for CHEAP Beer! \n5 Stars for GREAT people Watching\n0 Stars for the smell\n...did I mention CHEAP???", "business_id": "vUmCtldBjn_AuHW4tg2LZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jRtdO03kWbReasB_vBlTsQ", "review_id": "cuYB6RQrp1KdxPdj709l8w", "text": "This place has been around for a while and with it just being a \"bar only\" seems rare these days... I agree with most everyone's reviews. Yes it's a dive bar but that doesn't bother me much as long as I'm hanging with friends. \nThey also don't take credit cards so bring cash...at least that was the situation when I was there last. You can not bring in any drinks what-so-ever (learned that the hard way...THROW OUT THAT REDBULL RIGHT NOW! okay okay geesh), but you can bring in food if you want - the staff seemed fine with it. They have an enclosed patio with some pool tables where people can smoke etc. Drinks are cheap but made decently.", "business_id": "vUmCtldBjn_AuHW4tg2LZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "M6ZfjPztSzLmfRF94z2zNg", "review_id": "A0ivHXM-odBbTqWTlOYwwQ", "text": "I got locked out of my house last friday at happy hour....so I walked over to Larry's for a drink for the first time.  2 PBR's later at 2 bucks a pop and I was happy with my decision.  \n\nThis is a real bar....it's dark...there's neon.....the clientele is there to drink and not to be seen....the service was prompt and curt....exactly what this world needs....This place is the anti-disneyland-corporate themed McBar....last time I felt this good in a bar...it was at the Buffet in Tucson.\n\nPool and shuffleboard tables....a few tv's....comfy bar stools.  This place fits like a nicely worn pair of jellies, a green bathrobe and a dark pair of wayfarers..\n\nThis dude abides Larry's", "business_id": "vUmCtldBjn_AuHW4tg2LZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VZ-cDgqPPIlJeUDaFGuZHg", "review_id": "U2y0rRfWMg4O6Quyh18jyQ", "text": "Larry's.... There is so much to do there. Pool tables, darts, shuffle board. There is something to keep everyone entertained. It's rough around the edges but that's the beauty behind it. Close to home.", "business_id": "vUmCtldBjn_AuHW4tg2LZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wYAGCkykyBnBlZo7VuKGpA", "review_id": "rHjEkbD321RUzBAxr7SJvw", "text": "Best dive bar ever.", "business_id": "vUmCtldBjn_AuHW4tg2LZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A7B8l4bO15tVkpD-5TD2zQ", "review_id": "3jgiQfgC8-hAbjmbAHjfhQ", "text": "We've been using this Valvoline location for quite some time now. I think the main reason is that they are so quick. I don't think they are the cheapest, but they always mail a reminder postcard for $5-$7 off, which is nice. The lobby is small, but they offer complimentary coffee from their Keurig machine and bottled water. The magazine selection is decent, too. The employees are friendly and helpful. The first time we brought my husband's 4Runner in, they made sure to tell us that the skid plate was missing a couple bolts that must not have been put back on wherever we previously had work done. We purchased the necessary bolts at a Toyota dealer and the next time we were in, they were glad to install them. It's the little things that make me a repeat customer.", "business_id": "3UBiDR6L-U8xl53C3x64TQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P_LzcrlVXFdgBq_24UnlUw", "review_id": "XeOLBalFTzDCplsfpBmQxA", "text": "These guys are sharp and very informative.  Not your typical \"Iffy-Lube\" lackies and degenerates.  These are first class automotive technicians.  The shop is clean and well maintained too.  It faces west so if you are going to wait the mornings are cooler.", "business_id": "3UBiDR6L-U8xl53C3x64TQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4U1fW-a2o9OGWUjhz7n2Zw", "review_id": "t6-MXaDMQOub1pEcL7yNIw", "text": "Had a battery fail which had been put in in Minnesota at a Valvoline so I checked locally to see if it was still covered under warranty. I spoke to Tyler who looked my account up while I was on the phone and found that my battery was covered, but that Valvoline no longer stocked that battery. He assured me they could replace it with a different one, but it would have to be ordered in which would take a couple of days. No problem for me and saved me a couple of hundred dollars.  He later called me to let me know when it was in. I then met Tyler when I came in to have it replaced and get my oil changed. He was just as organized, personable and efficient as he'd been on the phone. There are a lot fewer Valvoline's in AZ than in MN, so it is so nice that one is somewhat conveniently located to me and supplies the same exceptional customer service and friendliness. Even more, the owner of the Valvoline called me himself, as a random customer service check, and was also exceptionally nice and caring.  It's been more than six months, but my experience as Valvoline remains the best customer service experience I have had in the 2.5 years I have been in Phoenix.  That one person, Tyler, took control of my issue and handled it flawlessly from beginning to end over the course of less than a week seems to be a rare thing in AZ (much more common in the Midwest - so I am still adjusting expectations) and I remain so impressed, that as a client, it was all handled with minimum effort, follow-up or inconvenience on my part, that I wanted to write this review in the hope you can have a great customer service experience as well!", "business_id": "3UBiDR6L-U8xl53C3x64TQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jkdBnYeVyWj1cU8_MJ2qWA", "review_id": "ZxB4SXIjmkVd5FGX6AiaGA", "text": "Quick service. Good price, good guys.", "business_id": "3UBiDR6L-U8xl53C3x64TQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eyeKnMIaFoyciz55uxzEBA", "review_id": "6m93XeLq0YfpIkQdcsQ8oQ", "text": "Great place to go for an oil change or other services. Friendly staff that even ordered in a part the car needed and had it there in ten minutes. Inside there is tv, coffee, tea, bottled water, and popcorn. The wait went by fast and everything was at a great price.", "business_id": "3UBiDR6L-U8xl53C3x64TQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tFXUao1jNEMQflK7Ssst8g", "review_id": "UVDq8_RracIY_2qn0bOdTw", "text": "Fast, polite, and painless. And they didn't try too up sell me a ton, which most places do. I will definitely be returning!!", "business_id": "3UBiDR6L-U8xl53C3x64TQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xfX5LfEnBUWb8iL3B4VqHg", "review_id": "00GxznOQGkewKiShDl0T6w", "text": "I liked this location.\nClean place and friendly staff.\nThey did not try to up-sell me any services per se, but they did \"remind\" me about some maintenance tasks. I always find this irritating...irritating like when I was 17 and my parents would tell me something that I already knew.  Like after reading the signage 1,000 times while I waited my turn.\nI'll be back to this location.", "business_id": "3UBiDR6L-U8xl53C3x64TQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hbzgW2oDxQDlmDQ6deXeSw", "review_id": "EfCs97XselEONxaWf-pgaQ", "text": "Fast and pleasant. I've been driving by for a while and finally decided to give them a shot. It was a good experience and this will be my oil change place from now on.", "business_id": "3UBiDR6L-U8xl53C3x64TQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E_n7osw1ZhCIVJj_PBYzjw", "review_id": "SR15oNlnSY-y1v8M9n7Exw", "text": "I love this place! Great price, so convenient. Everyone is always at the top of their customer service game. Seriously- amazing service. I even drive 30 miles out if my way sometimes to have them change my oil- because I trust them implicitly with my vehicle.", "business_id": "3UBiDR6L-U8xl53C3x64TQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n0kkH6CdTDFSOF9mbPMqAw", "review_id": "9skROPvOOkoZq4gHG6vm1w", "text": "I was so happy to see that 10 other Yelpers agree, this place ROCKS!  I know nothing about cars and I will literally buy any part they say I need. Yet I have never felt taken advantage of here. They are not pushy and show you your air filter, oil level and explain in detail everything they did to your vehicle. As an added bonus, the waiting room is impeccable. Always clean and well stocked with water, soda, coffee and even snacks! I have been bringing my car here for over 5 years and I will be a loyal customer forever!", "business_id": "3UBiDR6L-U8xl53C3x64TQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bP_Htkayh6Z12cjiOiDRyQ", "review_id": "HEFdlM9RwE0FY213FDv8dA", "text": "I spent $67 at the Valvoline on Cave Creek Road yesterday and I walked about completely frustrated and upset. \n\nI've been to this location a few times for a quick oil change or free top-off, and every time it has been a positive experience...until yesterday. \n\nI went into this location yesterday around 4:00. There was one free bay out of the three, and one woman and her 2 kids in the waiting room waiting for their car to be finished. I walked in, and one of the associates came in twice to talk to the woman, not once acknowledging me or asking if I had been helped. This happened a total of four times. Once the woman's car was finished, they came in, walked her out to her vehicle, and by then all bays were empty. There were about 5 employees in the bay areas and not one of them came into the waiting room to see if I had been helped. I was the only customer there. I received a phone call and stepped outside and ended up having to leave for a bit. \n\nI called from home right after that to see what time they closed and if they were currently busy. They didn't close for about two hours but when I said I was going to come in for an oil change the guy on the other line sounded frustrated with a tone of \"I guess we can get you in...\", as if it was a huge inconvenience. \n\nTurns out it would be this guy that I would end up talking to once I brought my car in. Drove it up onto the bay and they began doing the point inspection. The manager (I was told by the disgruntled employee doing the computer work that he was the manager) went to lift my hood and I hear him say something about my windshield wipers needing replaced. I just bought these windshield wipers 2 months ago, and knew for a fact they were not in bad shape. \n\nThe employee looks at me and says, \"my manager says your windshield wipers are shot and you need new ones.\" I told him I just bought new ones, he looks at them himself and goes, \"uh, yeah, you definitely don't need new ones...I'm a terrible salesman.\"\n\nThen they proceed to tell me I have tail/brake lights that are out. I said I will get them fixed later to avoid more charges. Later on when I went home, a friend and I checked all of my lights, blinkers, etc. and they all work PERFECTLY FINE. \n\nI then also made the mistake of actually paying $25 for a tire rotation. There are plenty of other places that will do it for free with a standard oil change. I knew it needed to be done but I regret not waiting to get it for free somewhere else or having a friend do it. Especially after I was completely ripped off here. I have a bad feeling that my tire rotation wasn't even completed. \n\nOnce they come into the waiting room and tell me my car is all ready, charge me and lead me out the door, I see an employee checking my tires with a curious look on his face. Before I get in my car he tells me to hold on a second. He then goes to the other employees and they start whispering about something and I ask if everything is okay. He then goes \"when you start to drive, can you let me know if it feels funny? Like something is grinding on the front driver tire?\"\n\nI was absolutely furious at this point. It felt fine, and I told him that, but I will be having someone else look at it to see if there are any issues with my tires, and if there are I will surely be connecting the problem to this location. This was one of the worst experiences I have ever had at a service shop. I was lied to multiple times about my lights and windshield wipers, and I feel like I was completely ripped off.", "business_id": "3UBiDR6L-U8xl53C3x64TQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1-MjkXecUX-tIqEIObb8rw", "review_id": "3-37x4tgU7ui_hlRJ9bgxQ", "text": "First time here and I couldn't be happier. Great recommendations without being pushy about sales. Quick in and out service and super friendly guys. A+ service and experience!", "business_id": "3UBiDR6L-U8xl53C3x64TQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aS2iHaF81NMSCUOSDNpkeA", "review_id": "XjIbR1hWlXJo7zO5gLpUIg", "text": "The staff is amazing!!! I know getting your oil changed isn't fun but I totally don't mind coming here and I'm always happy when I leave.", "business_id": "3UBiDR6L-U8xl53C3x64TQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EmaYQkt0oZLhk3rqjFQ9FQ", "review_id": "mNBsi3qve3kRfxuHwCo3Uw", "text": "Only gave them a star because there is no option for \"0\" or negative stars! I have been going here for about a yr but this last time i had the WORST \"oil change\" experience OF MY LIFE! I will NEVER be back and would advise everyone to reconsider before trusting them with your vehicle!\n\n I recently took my vehicle in for an oil change, and they talked me into doing a 3 point fuel injection cleaning saying that it would help my car run better and give me better gas mileage. I agreed to this service thinking it would help my car, but after they were finished they said they were only able to do part of the service because one of the parts had mesh over it. (So they didn't even do the full 3 point service) \n\nMy car was running perfectly fine and had not given me ANY problems before this service. However, before I even left the parking lot my car was shaking when my foot was on the brake and the check engine light was flashing and beeping. I had to go pick my son up as I could not leave him at school and then immediately proceeded to go back and ask them what they did and if they could fix it... by this time the car's heat gage was beginning to rise. \n\nThey spent about 5 minutes trying to see what was wrong and then told me that they couldn't figure out the issue. They said I should take it next door to Big O tires and if they did something wrong then they would pay for it because they \"stand behind their service 100%.\" \n\nBig O tires took and entire day to run a diagnostics on it and then called to tell me it was a blown head gasket and a misfire in Cylinder 4 and that although it may have been caused by the work they did there's no way to prove it.  I then got a call from Valvoline to let me know that they would not be paying for ANY of my repairs (which total $1,800.00!!!!) because there's no proof they messed up. So what was originally supposed to be a $40 oil change actually ended up costing me over $2,000.00 when you add in the price of the rental car I had to get, the cost of the service and the cost of the repairs... And they never once even offered to refund the money for the botched service they performed.\n\n I would advise everyone to stay far away from this facility!!!!!", "business_id": "3UBiDR6L-U8xl53C3x64TQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XPncZs45cH-uo7F0rViMVQ", "review_id": "9oFuca0bMhSQU2GGcgiSdg", "text": "I've been bringing all 3 family vehicles here for years, normally I'm very satisfied. Today Alfred (manager) showed that he is more concerned with milking $10 dollars from me, rather than providing exceptional customer service, assuming accountability and fixing a minor problem that was not my fault. I'll leave it at this! I'm seriously considering taking all my business elsewhere.", "business_id": "3UBiDR6L-U8xl53C3x64TQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "03kllIN9ASWGmecQPLPqZA", "review_id": "2g8tKDPDrrYRNmkPpQMzow", "text": "what is it with my luck paying money for services that fail to fix my problem? I went in to Big O Tires after seeing an advertisement on their window for an A/C check. After driving around 2 wks in a hot as hell car I said enough is enough and gave them a call to diagnose the problem. I was told that I was almost a pound low on freon and sent on my way. Yay! Cheapest option, right? Wrong. So very very wrong. Unfortunately I dropped by an hour before closing so I'm guessing I was rushed out while they were closing shop. They either never checked the air coming out of my vents for themselves or they KNEW they were ripping me off $150. As I pulled into my driveway 15 minutes later my car was no cooler at all.\n\nNext day I book it there to see what they could do since I just dropped some cash there. \"Come in Saturday and my A/C guy will take a look.\" Fine.\n\nCome Saturday I'm praying for a leak somewhere. Hey! I paid $15 for flourescent dye! It better prove useful. 30 minutes later and I'm told it is low. \"So it leaked since Monday?\" I asked. \"Monday?\" \"Yes. I brought it in Monday and paid for an evac and recharge.\" He had no idea. Smell something fishy yet? So he takes it back again and looks it over finally coming back to say he was wrong about it being low (REEEEEAAALLY FISHY) and it is either one of two parts. I was referred to a shop for them to check as they couldn't do it there but they couldn't refund me for the evac and recharge. However I could have this shop do the repairs and Big O wouldn't charge for the second evac and recharge that would have to be done on my car. First off... nobody would let someone leave their shop after doing work only to have someone else finish the job. WTF.\n\nSo here I am now spending a grand for a new A/C today when $29.95 was supposed to diagnose this a week ago.\n\nIf you are feeling charitable, at least pick a more honest organization to throw your hard earned money at. Now if you excuse me, I have a district manager to write.", "business_id": "EzezmygHbzPCFTyzh_ZBWA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y233ikefNw7SFBm19Y2xAg", "review_id": "4cEPHc80EXqLPjlXn5vFVA", "text": "When it comes to any repair shop, we have all heard or had horror stories.  This place was great.  I had 3 tires replaced and asked them to check my brakes as they were squeeling a bit.  I had previously called several other places for tire quotes, and they came in at the best price.\n\nWhat really impressed me was that they said I did not need new brakes yet!  I complained about the squeeling, and was sure I needed replacement.  I was told the pads still had 40% on them and could hold off for a while.  The squeeling was just from brake dust most likely from cheaper pads.\n\nMy wait time was estimated at about 30 min, and it was more like 50, but anyone that honest is hard to find, and must be recommended.", "business_id": "EzezmygHbzPCFTyzh_ZBWA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5nk5qMohaDzpAMbcqseHXw", "review_id": "lu7AmzJSXp8jhM_W6wSFmQ", "text": "These people offer stellar customer service. They went above and beyond with my oil change and tire rotation. The manager/owner is definitely doing something right with their training practices.", "business_id": "EzezmygHbzPCFTyzh_ZBWA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Vh5k4r6OTX51TJZSGs57bQ", "review_id": "ZZrY2t1rE4U5GBJA9wYimw", "text": "I went here after leaving discount tire cause they told me I needed a new tire and would not fix my flat.  Discount tire never even checked to see if it was fixable.  I decided to go to Big O tires cause I heard good things about them.  It was true!!  They looked at my tire and were able to fix it on the spot!  No charge!  They saved me $250.00 cause that's what Discount Tire wanted for a new tire.  My hats off to Big O and I will use them again, when necessary!!", "business_id": "EzezmygHbzPCFTyzh_ZBWA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HhzIDj2KQQw7Kr6yW1BD1w", "review_id": "ER9puoc-vw85NPjAyO4dJQ", "text": "I've come here for years. These guys are Honest and good people.  I'm sure every tire shop has its unsatisfactory reviews but in all the time I've been here its been nothing but good service.", "business_id": "EzezmygHbzPCFTyzh_ZBWA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eLYeIPxmBuS8-pC5uJ3VJg", "review_id": "TM6QQbv--qT6OVljsPMe1w", "text": "Terrible service. Stopped here 26 minutes before closing time for a pressure check, said they could not do it... Ugh, terrible tire place. Not recommended. Went next door and they checked and filled all tires, two minutes.", "business_id": "EzezmygHbzPCFTyzh_ZBWA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vsXP832M0kOxKpfduD7dWw", "review_id": "tKuu-Rbr-F9gb3qOhNuntQ", "text": "I first discovered Integrity Heating and Cooling when my A/C broke last October. I found them on  Rosie on the House's referral list and was really impressed with the customer service. It felt like a small shop, where Shelby, who took my call also checked the work order when the service tech returned. \n\nWhen I ultimately had to replace my A/C, I called around and got a few quotes from places referred by friends and coworkers. I wound up going with Integrity because I appreciated their responsiveness and their willingness to come darn close to matching another bid... AND gave a longer, better warranty. Plus, they had 0% financing. \n\nI would absolutely recommend Integrity!", "business_id": "vmj-2OhFiKfNHfY-dn0OaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p1SS0FVfDviUt50Hv-_3AA", "review_id": "uBiwzVf7sEXrRz8Gw5y_SA", "text": "I too found them on Rosie and have used them two times. First I have to say that the staff is very nice and the technician is a great guy. The first time I used them I was in a bind and my aircon was dead in July. The price was very steep for the job but I paid. The second time I had a furnace that was not working. I troubleshot the problem and the technician came out who agreed with me that the ignitor was bad. I was quoted that this part would cost $317. I was in shock since an ignitor is nothing more than a rod with wires that heats up for the furnace to ignite, no rocket science. I shopped around and found a new factory part from Carrier for less than $45. I installed the part and works just fine. \n\nI realize that price mark-up is how a lot of companies make their money but this is truly gross misconduct and really uncalled for. Now I want to be clear the staff is awesome and this is why I gave them 2 stars but in this economy and with a Rosie rating I am very disappointed.", "business_id": "vmj-2OhFiKfNHfY-dn0OaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZjSTwHvfrYchOs09aSRWBw", "review_id": "fJ8zJu4W0bS023-x18VkEA", "text": "I initially found out about this company through SRP for their rebate program for an A/C tune up. They came out and actually did a pretty thorough inspection and then came the up sale time. I know they don't make a lot off these inspections. They said 2 of my refrigerant caps didn't have the little o-rings in them and needed to be replaced which i agreed. They 2 of them for $20 which they told me was the going rate. Now, granted perhaps I should've looked online first and what not but the guy assured me these were expensive for some reason. I looked online today and could get 2 shipped to me for $5. Not a good company to be overcharging by $15. \n\nI can't stand companies that try to make money off of nickel/dime items. I guess that's a pet peeve of mine. I will never be using these guys in the future and the only reason I used them to begin with is because they were referred by SRP. Stay away from this poorly run company!", "business_id": "vmj-2OhFiKfNHfY-dn0OaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-VJhjubSqnLib4oLAoX1oQ", "review_id": "LCvwBOZxyB-BaURANevSGQ", "text": "My AC broke @ 2am, following a monsoon storm passing through the Valley on 7-12-2012.  I went to the \"Rosie on the House\" KTAR website.  The only listing for my area of town was Integrity.  I called them at 6:15am to schedule a repair.  I was quoted a service arrival of 3:30-7pm. I left work early and arrived home at 3:30, but no call or show by Integrity (my brother was at the house all day), so I know I didn't miss them.  At 6:25pm, when no service technician had yet arrived, I called Integrity and left a message that I was anxiously awaiting their arrival. Someone returned my call at 6:35, stating a technician was enroute 20 minutes before my message and should arrive within minutes.  Shelby arrived @ 7:10pm. I met him in the front yard and told him the problem.  He said it sounds like the fan motor had frozen.  Hi climbed onto the roof and inspected the unit. After six (6) minutes, he came down from the roof and told me it indeed was a frozen fan motor with ancillary damage to blades and coils. He said repair would be $500, but he recommended a complete unit replacement which he estimated to be about $6,000. I asked if the repairs could be completed TONITE to get the unit running. Shelby said \"Yes.\"  I authorized the repair. He removed the fan assembly, banged the motor with a wrench & then told me he couldn't proceed with the repair because he needed a new fan assembly from the manufacturer & he didn't know the brand of my unit & would have to research if they were even in business (23-year old unit, I since found out is a Heil, \"Builders Model\" 3-ton gas-pack unit). He said If he proceeded with repairs tonite, he couldn't guarantee any work nor parts and it would be another $300-$400 for a return visit with the manufacturer parts. He recommended replacement.  So instead of spending $800-$900 in \"no guarantee\" repairs, I scheduled a free estimate for 7-13 @ 3pm and Shelby charged me $69 for his late arrival, 6-minute diagnostic visit, cutting the fan motor wires and scheduling the estimate visit the following afternoon.  Ross arrived on time. He gave me a 15-minute talk, left me with two out-dated brochures (Trane & Lennox) and a verbal ballpark figure of $5,800-$6,000 for a Lennox or Trane, 3 ton, 14 SEER gas pack unit, while bad-mouthing the competition (I was upfront about seeking 4 other anonymous contractors' bids).  He never inspected the unit, the attic, the ducts, the registers, the intake, the thermostat, the roof -- nothing!  I asked for a written proposal and he said he would work on it while at home this weekend and he would email it to me by Sunday. The other contractors left written, concrete proposals. They inspected my home, attic, roof, broken unit, ducts, and registers BEFORE their written proposals. Booooooo! Two-thumbs DOWN!  I have since found out \"Integrity\" purposefully sliced the wires of fan assembly unit, a move every other AC company has said was not necessary.  I had the unit repaired on 7-14 by Walker Heating & Cooling (602-446-3800) for $325 WITH a 1-yr warranty on parts & labor!", "business_id": "vmj-2OhFiKfNHfY-dn0OaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CktKDSYRlvRnfmDSyoZhMA", "review_id": "DO0vQbPjdrNsYkXMDITuzQ", "text": "RUDE, unprofessional salesperson!  I kicked him out of my home within 3 minutes of his arrival.  \n\nHave you ever tried to purchase a new air conditioner?  All companies want to meet you in your home and take an hour of your time to give you a quote.  With that in mind, I took a full day off work and scheduled 9 AC companies every hour on the hour to give me quotes.  I met all companies at the Maricopa Home and Garden Show last weekend and in person made appointment and told each company was told about my scheduling and that they may even run into each other.  They all said they understood and agreed, even Integrity (the business card given to me was for Ross Carlisle, \"Comfort Consultant\").  \n\nOn appointment day Integrity was to arrive at 1:00pm.  He arrived at 1:33pm.  After opening the door he didn't say hello, he just said, \"Someone's already here and cutting into my time.  I don't normally do this, but I can't wait all day.\"  Despite his initial rudeness, I invited him in.  As I showed him where the AC unit was located outside, he continued his rudeness.  I reminded him that when I made the appointment they were told that I had other companies here the same day to give quotes.  He made other snarky remarks to which I asked, \"Is this going to be a problem?\"  He said, \"No, but I've been waiting since outside for 30 minutes.\" I asked if he rang the doorbell.  He said, \"no\" and said more remarks clearly indicating that he didn't want to earn my business.  I stopped him there and told him to leave.  I told him that if this is the way I was treated during the sales process (30 minutes late and rudeness). I can only imagine how bad their service would be. \n\nThe irony here is their name:  Integrity.  Based on my experience, they don't have any.", "business_id": "vmj-2OhFiKfNHfY-dn0OaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q_n9gdah8qp8QkUPeP7Umg", "review_id": "Qw3ompCrjIGIyabqYdPnEA", "text": "When my family was living up in the valley, Integrity was our first and only choice when it came to installing, and up keeping our new AC. They provided quick and effective service, and had our new system installed in about a week. They were friendly overall, and showed us how to work, and upkeep our system. And by following that we never had to call for maintenance, and we stayed in the house for a little more than a year after having it installed. Integrity is quick, efficient, and friendly completely worth your time and money.", "business_id": "vmj-2OhFiKfNHfY-dn0OaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8kiDj9agtvVXJvO0sGwPWw", "review_id": "kySgrHgQ-dp23GRVOrJXQw", "text": "I called Integrity because my unit went out and I didn't realize how old it was. Integrity was out the next day and looked at my unit. The tech they sent was very friendly and courteous and didn't get frustrated when I couldn't answer many questions about the unit (age, performance history, etc. as I had just moved into the place).  I was hoping for a quick cheap fix, but had no such luck. \nAlthough the estimate was high after shopping around I quickly realized these guys were giving me a great deal. They also turned me on to rebates for my new unit and gave me a discount on the labor and on future maintenance issues.\nI have recommended them to several family members and friends, some of whom have used Integrity and are extremely satisfied.\nWhat made my experience pleasant was the fact that they worked around my schedule and were on time for my appointment and once my unit was installed and I had some additional questions, I had no problem getting a hold of someone from Integrity to explain to me what I needed to know.\nThis is a great company and I won't be using anyone else or recommending any other place to family and friends.", "business_id": "vmj-2OhFiKfNHfY-dn0OaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CS4TnLoxMyTnevnXsdRHQA", "review_id": "kkdze3cRDhFyzNOtboESyQ", "text": "Air conditioning units are problamatic to say the least, mine is no different. For once I can sit back and relax knowing Integrity Air conditioning was on the job. That's a rarity in the heating and cooling industry.  They are fully insured, licensed and not to mention, \"Rosie certified\". You need look no further then their name to know what your going to get as far as work ethic and quality are concerned. Integrity will be first on my list in the future for any of my cooling and heating needs.", "business_id": "vmj-2OhFiKfNHfY-dn0OaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "S0PyA2gxuhX_TjoOiY7gjg", "review_id": "H15ngHB7GEEH8TRi-VvQYA", "text": "Great customer service is hard to come by, and yesterday I encountered one of the best customer service experiences I have had in an automotive store. Most times, the guy behind counter is there \"just for the job\" and \"just trying to get my money\" but not this time.  My experience was professional courteous, and ultimately he was genuinely concerned for the value of the money I was spending.  You have a great asset in Vince Miller, managers like him are like a needle in a haystack.  \nThank you and I will continue to send my friends and family to see him.", "business_id": "NDEzqbWAKOxcZYYVJ0o7kQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cHnxzWanSrrF1of00hHeQg", "review_id": "sV8Mr7AsI0FpCJ_IjqWCmA", "text": "Seems like I'm in here every other week and they are so nice every time. I love how they never try to up sale me. The prices are very fair. My only small complaint is it always take longer then they say it will. If they say an hour come back 2 hours later and you will be good to go.", "business_id": "NDEzqbWAKOxcZYYVJ0o7kQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EeSBXLMh3CvjSqBpJWT9gw", "review_id": "2aacYO8bW5Gs4z_OxrEvkw", "text": "My car wouldn't start..normally we have some great mechanics in the area, but since it's the holiday season, we were in a bind. Everyone seems to be closed for vacation.\nFirestone is literally up the street; we had the car towed there, and the opening hours were definitely a huge plus. 7 am is perfect if you need to drop off your car before work.\nThe prices, in my opinion, are inflated, as are most of these chain auto places-and they always suggest a million other things that your car should get, but that you don't necessarily need.\nThey were there for me in a pinch and I am grateful! We had only the necessary repairs done, without being pushed for anything further.\nAs another reviewer posted, the promised times are way off. It took quite a few calls and an entire day to finally get my car done.\nI've had tires and oil changes done here too, and they are always courteous.\nIf you need to wait while your car is worked on, they have a little seating area, with free coffee and a small tv set;more than adequate.", "business_id": "NDEzqbWAKOxcZYYVJ0o7kQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5nk5qMohaDzpAMbcqseHXw", "review_id": "kno9SLpNJh_jWj4OWhZXSg", "text": "Every time I bring my car in, everyone is so professional and courteous. They have competitive prices and they know customer service- even the young techs! \nAnd they educated me on how to take better care of my tires so they'd last longer. They'll also check the air pressure at no charge. Love them.", "business_id": "NDEzqbWAKOxcZYYVJ0o7kQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rGlcxZaxkrESv8kfmiqe0w", "review_id": "-gvjWd4mp7IUPWOAUdqNvg", "text": "Great service on my old \"man van\" today. In and out and running great!!", "business_id": "NDEzqbWAKOxcZYYVJ0o7kQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4CSDloquYRIbm-G1vQTVGw", "review_id": "hzCYdbSVO7XQPniqHLAwJA", "text": "Fast friendly service!  Got a battery for my husbands truck!  Would definitely return!", "business_id": "NDEzqbWAKOxcZYYVJ0o7kQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2Te0npT2RLZxtDC3ykzTxQ", "review_id": "uO4ROcjKV4iA2OHisax80A", "text": "I have been taking my cars here for a while now and am always impressed with the service we get here.  Joey is amazing and always puts the customer first.  This team goes over and beyond.  If anything happens to go wrong it is fixed with no problems. I respect a place that has integrity, and this location certainly does!", "business_id": "NDEzqbWAKOxcZYYVJ0o7kQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4E_nPWw89FLFHdNsEgMH-g", "review_id": "e0w_qLJmP9CKIYT0X2xPWw", "text": "Picture this, New Years Eve, driving down Bell Road and bam, you run over something and your tire goes flat. So you proceed to pull over, beg someone to help you put on the donut so that you an go to the nearest Firestone to get it fixed.  You walk in and they are busier then heck on this NYE. However the friendly guy behind the counter says no problem, we will get you all squared away in about an hour or so.. is that ok? Oh and it is only going to cost you $47 as you had warranty on your tire. Hmm HELL YES that is just fine. They were friendly, helpful, and they let me know about a few more issues that I may want to check on at my next oil change, but I was in and out before they closed at 5pm. Thank you again for squeezing me in and taking good care of me.", "business_id": "NDEzqbWAKOxcZYYVJ0o7kQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-B-Hkqb-WdXhgSoh1ZIz4w", "review_id": "OX_Hy2DEKIzGXXlBWhhvTw", "text": "I've gone to these guys before and had good luck with them. Needed two tires and an alignment. The manager told me that they would do a free 'inspection.' Was a new guy I hadn't seen before and I'm wary when they do an 'inspection.'  Last time a tire place did an 'inspection'[ they told me I needed four new struts, when I didn't.\n\nHe told me I needed a new radiator, because this one was corroded and leaking and it would be 800 bucks. I was a little leery of this since I just drove it back from Vegas sat in traffic for two hours and had no problem with overheating. I took it home, ran the car with the a/c blasting at subzero temperatures while sitting in the heat for an hour. I inspected the radiator five times over that hour and found no evidence of corrosion, leaks, or overheating. This is a Toyota with 75k on it, and its been a damn solid car. So, watch it when they want to 'inspect' your car here. They WILL find something, probably parts they bought for a discount on overstock. Who knows, maybe they'll sell your own radiator back to you.", "business_id": "NDEzqbWAKOxcZYYVJ0o7kQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_BixD7yelciWJchKldbKkQ", "review_id": "XZYsE0C0VpJwn5TQEUiqcg", "text": "All they did was try to up sell me.", "business_id": "NDEzqbWAKOxcZYYVJ0o7kQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bswV-wIGU9Bw4mbxSPdykg", "review_id": "eQcceZIazXXi1_gMnbw4LA", "text": "I have been going to this Firestone location for more than a decade for service work.   \n\nOver the years the management team and technicians (too complex these days to call them mechanics) overall have done a great job for my family's cars.\n\nI am never sold something I don't need.\n\nThe items I asked to be fixed are addressed during the first visit.  No return visits for the same issue.\n\nThey honor competitor's coupons.\n\nInvariably the staff is courteous, pleasant and timely with their service.", "business_id": "NDEzqbWAKOxcZYYVJ0o7kQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "cUMxaIaeZovQTYBBxcQKzA", "review_id": "F34kn_xI6He0-ckrNjUQXA", "text": "I'd give this place five stars except I consider it pricey and the limited weekend hours can inflate the bill a little.  Very pleasant staff who remembered my pet from one visit to the next.  Clean, clean, clean.  Deluxe accomodations and I like the touch of the little photo of my dog playing placed on my bill. \n\nAlso, they are very attentive to making sure your pet's shots are up-to-date.  So that gives confidence that only healthy animals are boarded - or at least it reduces the chance that your pet will come home with something they picked up while boarded.\n\nI have used off-and-on for two years now.  Sometimes they are booked solid and I have to go elsewhere, and I haven't found anywhere else that compares quality-wise.  I feel very guilty boarding my sweet Lab at all.  Going here reduces that feeling as much as possible.\n\nHighly recommended for your puppy dog.", "business_id": "1hSfmvi1Q9leNc8N6NhfAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oZANo0qox9cjdZt-w4RfoQ", "review_id": "69AzpXElldjIdfj9SAviMg", "text": "Their main goal is to upsell you on everything they possibly can... NOT CARE FOR YOUR PET!\n\nWe took our Golden Retriever for 3 1/2 days, when we picked him up we asked how he did... The man said 'next time you should really take advantage of the group play time'... that was it?? \n\nAs we are leaving we notice there is a 'resident cat'  wandering around with a major butt infection...\n\nMy main purpose in writing this is- our poor sweet dog came home with dog poop on the back of his coat (all crusted in) and it was not cleaned by the staff-- he either sat in another dogs poo or his own, but he was not cleaned up.  \n\nOur dog is and has been potty trained since we've had him.  The first night home from the \"resort\" he had major diarrhea in our bathroom and it had blood in it- we then noticed he was doing the butt scoot...???  Seems there are some infections going around there... shady!!!\n\nWe will NEVER take our sweet animal there EVER again... They do not care for the animals properly, who knows if they even ever let him outside or gave him water for that matter. \n\nBEWARE!!!\n\nConsidering calling the Humane Society to have them checked out.", "business_id": "1hSfmvi1Q9leNc8N6NhfAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tuOJJ_d-p0I0d1xF_dpUBw", "review_id": "pd0ztZPyUrhhf-md5IZrnQ", "text": "We board our pugs here, and they love it. The staff is very professional, and they sometimes have a large pig staying. This place is great.", "business_id": "1hSfmvi1Q9leNc8N6NhfAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aAdWc-4NhK0js0szR6ku9w", "review_id": "ifEHifpjAK0XcmIp9qA6dg", "text": "We love Boulder Falls.  We absolutely hate having to board our dogs but we have no problems leaving them here.  Our one dog has some anxiety issues, and now that she is used to coming here, she runs right back with the staff when they come out to get her from us.  They are always very attentive regarding vaccinations and flea/tick/heartworm medications, which gives me some peace of mind that my dogs won't come home with some strange sickness.  The staff here is so very friendly and they love our dogs and always give us a report of how they behaved and if there were any issues.  We are very lucky we found this place and we will be bringing our dogs here as long as they are around!", "business_id": "1hSfmvi1Q9leNc8N6NhfAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mkj-I_t3EYspoojsKx_4PQ", "review_id": "2w1XtIDOGA1UFKJ1M31QDQ", "text": "I am reviewing the \"Day Spa\" part of Boulder Falls Pet Resort & Day Spa.  Altho, please note that I have used, and will continue to exclusively use, their Pet Resort for boarding and doggie day care when I need it.  \nI have a 1 year old Australian Shepherd and he is absolutely crazy.  He is a smart dog, but his kryptonite is other dogs; all his manners go out the window and he just barks and jumps and wants to play with his 4-legged friends.  I took him to Boulder Falls today to get him shaved down due to lots of shedding. This was the first time I had used a dog groomer.  I was pretty nervous that he was going to be out of control for the groomer and he would come back 1/2 shaved, or nicked, or have a cut somewhere, or his coat would be completely uneven.  He was none of the above.  He looked great!!!  I can not give Boulder Falls' Day Spa anything but 5-stars because I know my dog, and I know he's a handful, and I know that they did a wonderful job shaving him and blending his head!  And to top it off, he was outside playing ball with the groomer before I came and got him! Lastly, the price (compared to a big chain pet store you have all heard of) is very reasonable!", "business_id": "1hSfmvi1Q9leNc8N6NhfAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NefcU6R-hJqEZS1NHpHZxA", "review_id": "dBZsRkAWt6r4cREs0VibXA", "text": "We wanted to find a place where our dog could go to break up the week of being in the kennel for long periods of time while we work. We found boulder falls and are so happy we did, not to mention our Golden LOVES to go. They were very open to us checking out the facility and talking through our questions and concerns (we are first time dog owners so were nervous about leaving him). It only took a few visits for them to recognize us by name. It's $18 for a full day, which seems pretty comparable to other places nearby. We have never had any issues with him getting sick, fleas or into fights with other dogs. They keep track of their shots (you can see when you're due on the receipt, with a picture of your furry friend) so you can feel assured all dogs are up to date. Our dog gets pretty dirty and they have started to towel him down before he leaves, if he's really bad they've given him a quick hose down for free. I like that there are plenty of people playing in the yard so any potential fights seem to be prevented or broken up quickly,  which gave us piece of mind since our guy was a puppy and still learning the rules of the playground. They also put the dogs into groups so more passive temperaments are playing together, then more energetic together.\n\nI wish there were more pictures or updates of their day. It would be great to have longer hours as it's hard to get to work on time, but that's minor compared to great service and attention he receives and they've been very flexible when we need to drop off earlier than 8:30.", "business_id": "1hSfmvi1Q9leNc8N6NhfAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "8LOfSX768pyIupTVHQOuTQ", "review_id": "s0wOV06DISNGBNAxLmV-gw", "text": "As soon as you walk in the door here you know you came to the right place.  The staff is terrific and they greet your pet (two dogs in my case) like they've known them forever.\n\nWe have on dog who is a bit standoffish with strangers and he warmed up to the staff member who took him back almost immediately. Our other dog would happily follow the devil through the gates of hell so she's not an issue :-)\n\nWe left the dogs there for a week. When we left our dogs in kennels in the past they would immediately head for the door when we showed up. Not here, while we were paying the bill (reasonable) they were playing with the attendant.  They clearly had a good time and bonded with the staff.  It helps erase the guilt of leaving them in a kennel in the first place.\n\nThe dogs were clean, well fed and the staff even shared some stories about what they'd been up to.", "business_id": "1hSfmvi1Q9leNc8N6NhfAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DrMQQ32j5rvjgviFoE74EA", "review_id": "zi1TzRun1MOqTrBj3kZ8Ig", "text": "The humans are great to me. And my canine buddies and I have a blast. I can't wait until my owners go on their next trip!", "business_id": "1hSfmvi1Q9leNc8N6NhfAA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2u-R9xUTeqQ3MXadclYHHQ", "review_id": "ZROojO-O5h3ksrD5sKep_g", "text": "This is the most friendly and affordable nail salon ive been to! The owners are sweet and their massage chairs are fantastic! I highly recomend this place.", "business_id": "ZoKxIEQJn4FrRHXtnmMznA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bAQ3mTBBjTLaGB0ADjrgfg", "review_id": "tcs_nIgKqCLiLVwPPV_bTw", "text": "Oh I always feel So much better after getting my feet scrubbed! I've tried a few places around where I live, but I keep going back to this one. Great service, fair price and excellent attention to detail. Love the way my teeny tiny toes sparkle after walking out of here. Oh, be sure to try the sugar scrub and the \"cooling\" potion they put on your feet is awesome.", "business_id": "ZoKxIEQJn4FrRHXtnmMznA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b5YW_o0nVywLi0jphSgUDQ", "review_id": "WZpp83gOyufw7ozf8Z77AA", "text": "My favorite place to get my nails done. I've tried other nail salons, but I always come back to Capri because they do such a great job. Nice technicians and very good prices.", "business_id": "ZoKxIEQJn4FrRHXtnmMznA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gJEJg1fPVDPnkdcVFbVlBQ", "review_id": "RvWJuNI9caKQ4gVb94lrPQ", "text": "Friendly nail techs, lots of massage chairs, and services are a steal! I've been getting my toes pampered here for several years and not one negative experience. \n\nTip: Make an appointment if you're short on time. They have always been completely accommodating, but It's not unusual to walk in to a full salon at any time of the day, with  waits up to 20 minutes.", "business_id": "ZoKxIEQJn4FrRHXtnmMznA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jBJYHzmkdG5sQXL_PDEQRQ", "review_id": "yiq0nD-fgf2A20i55L2opw", "text": "Went here for the first time yesterday and got the VIP pedicure. The chairs were so-so, but the pedicure itself was wonderful. They even stayed later to accommodate the large party. I'd go back. The wax and hot rock massage made me a believer. Super nice staff as well.", "business_id": "ZoKxIEQJn4FrRHXtnmMznA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_NySPHgl_LglEOT1cjU6aw", "review_id": "6DAIOSFXWlRR45d0agETVw", "text": "I went here because the place in the shopping center across the street (where they apparently have books upon books of designs you can choose from) opened an hour later.  This place was busy, which is a good sign.  They had all the standard everything.  My lady didn't understand any of the requests or instructions I gave, but she did a good job and my spa pedi turned out cute.  The hot stone massage/cooling sea-salt scrub/paraffin pedicure left my legs feeling great!", "business_id": "ZoKxIEQJn4FrRHXtnmMznA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kW5KAUmP3nCUMW9wNPKikw", "review_id": "sIpb3GoweYVT1PFQjP5RgA", "text": "To be completely honest the only reason I come here is because it's only $20 for a gel/shellac manicure where other places are $35-40. \n\nThey do a good job on waxing, not the best ever however better than most places in this part of town that I've tried. \n\nPrices are the best, service isn't bad, and that's basically it!", "business_id": "ZoKxIEQJn4FrRHXtnmMznA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N8ZwqHEqGSC-6-z0-PHkHw", "review_id": "jyScSFDf8k5an61e84Hv-A", "text": "A small, unassuming salon tucked into a corner of a strip mall. The prices are great ($19 for pedi) and the service is really good. A great find!", "business_id": "ZoKxIEQJn4FrRHXtnmMznA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kBaItLrRUKJ6_K5xzNo7_w", "review_id": "hSLrWFLqDgAMA7L4GVOpxQ", "text": "I brought my teenage daughters here for a mani pedi. The staff was friendly and the services were reasonably priced.", "business_id": "ZoKxIEQJn4FrRHXtnmMznA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8f7-iBUMChzieKyMr-Ob8Q", "review_id": "FPV8-wQopiFjoKiq8H09oQ", "text": "This place was awesome me and my friend went for mani/pedi and we waited about 5 mins then we got seats next to each other for pedis. Did a good job. The manis...I had gel and they did a neat job and quick! When we paid I couldn't believe it $39 for pedi plus gel mani! Definitely would go again.", "business_id": "ZoKxIEQJn4FrRHXtnmMznA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1AwacJX-zW5gp5_YymC6Wg", "review_id": "oXMoU6eIKBlS-pE_Kk6omg", "text": "I have been going to this place for years now, every person there is friendly and does an amazing job. They update their chairs often and actually try new things like a paraffin wax and spa treatment which they did not have before. A great place to get pedi, medi and a wax. Best to make an appointment though cause they are really busy.", "business_id": "ZoKxIEQJn4FrRHXtnmMznA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2KyVDkX2UsYmKFTS8NKzrw", "review_id": "38G59qojTHRdzy0VfDKEWQ", "text": "First mani/pedi ever! I was pleased. Very friendly staff. Pricing is excellent!", "business_id": "ZoKxIEQJn4FrRHXtnmMznA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2ItKUq9Igaya9O0GBVgapQ", "review_id": "BiZ6OG6YgCl9i7BoSNKaSg", "text": "I called prior to going to see what type of pedicures they offered and was told over the phone they had a VIP pedicure that included a sugar scrub wax and callus remover. When I arrived I had to ask three times what pedicure packages I could get and was told basic. I felt like I was inconveniencing them and wasn't even offered upgrades like the sugar scrub or design! I practically had to force her to do the callus remover and left with my heels still feeling rough!", "business_id": "ZoKxIEQJn4FrRHXtnmMznA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7oPwusOdUeQ8cJl7PN22dA", "review_id": "CJF5ecpKSblGuOxmEKG3AA", "text": "Will not be coming back here, waste of time. The owner was very nice and welcoming but that didn't make up for the quality of service. Started with the deluxe pedicure for a decent price. The water was cold. When I go for a pedicure I mostly go for the massage, I usually pay for extra massage if needed. She was pretty much just putting lotion and the sea salt on my legs and feet. No massage or rubbing what so ever. I asked her if she could rub harder or more rough. She either didn't understand or did not want to because she just told me no and shook her head. Complete waste of time, I did not see a point since I can put lotion on my legs myself.. Also painted my toes poorly with excess polish on my skin. When it came to get my gels replaced I presented a design I just wanted something similar. He did well on the design yet painted very poorly missing the sides of my nails and the gel is not thick enough and bumpy. My nails can chip or break very easily. All in all I'm never going back there. I only came there because my usual place is closed Mondays. Tiffiany's Nails, they are great.", "business_id": "ZoKxIEQJn4FrRHXtnmMznA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "br5wF_njcdIOI3xy_Tru9g", "review_id": "Y8uPHOTlZQxAh_T-V9o4Kw", "text": "To start I'm only giving 3 stars because the man that works here (I don't know his name) is very sweet. That being said I knew I should've turned back around after walking into a girl complaining. \n\nI had heard bad experiences from others, but I was willing to try due to convenience. I went to get a full set and the moment the woman sat with me she seemed like she wanted to get it over with ASAP! I will name a list of things I found not okay.\n\n1) She used actual scissors to cut my nails\n\n2) When she filed she would do it very quickly and even skipped a few nails. We were done after 20 minutes, that's how rushed it was. \n\n3) The most annoying part was after she filed down the acrylic, she dusted it off and began painting. I don't know about anyone else, but I prefer to wash my hands before painting over the filings. It causes bubbles  and feels unsanitary.\n\n4) The gel polish was \"globbed\" on and looked gluey afterwards. As well as there was obviously polish in my cuticles. (She didn't bother to fix) \n\nI'm not one to complain, but after having this experience many times before I was done. As well as she was completely careless and even rude. My nails came out worse than they've ever looked, honestly. The man here fixed them the best he could. You can tell he does care about customers and takes his time. When I tried to tip him he wouldn't accept, that proves he genuinely cares.", "business_id": "ZoKxIEQJn4FrRHXtnmMznA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5lq4LkrviYgQ4LJNsBYHcA", "review_id": "j1Xsle1E6IYc8FSjG34ZzQ", "text": "Close, convenient, cheap gas, and they carry Orbit Gum when I stupidly run out.  Good enough for me.", "business_id": "KCVFLo8PEJ54FQP6sVbymQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pw-k3TMjt1ZNB2-iRVTDlQ", "review_id": "RPZ0RHIndOqegURkNv_s9w", "text": "This is by far the worst Circle K on the face of the planet all of their debit card readers on the gas pumps are out 20 people\nin line for gas!!  I will never Shop here  again", "business_id": "KCVFLo8PEJ54FQP6sVbymQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Da4aw-NF9ond8U6XYRmT0g", "review_id": "KVbg5fkGhj2kkcG-kCFjBA", "text": "I work with several people who take their cars here and its close to work so I thought I would give them a try. I had to have my car towed there this morning. Shannon gave me a number to a great tow truck guy (Ernie with EC Towing) who charged me $60 FLAT RATE (no mileage charges) so already I am happy with ATD. Turns out I needed a new starter which they installed the same day. I dropped my car off at 9, picked it up at 3:00 the same day without an appointment and the rates were VERY reasonable. I've changed out starters before so I was more than happy with their labor rate/time it took. They also fixed something else for free...it was nothing big but they did it without charging me just because they were already under the hood. \n\nI'd give them 6 stars if I could. I have found my new mechanic! Thanks guys!", "business_id": "WlIXozffoh023o6cUmOfjg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4QmOR5UgTNCTGX-BribWSQ", "review_id": "aCH0G3W-ccTmPhv2llae7Q", "text": "ATD has always gone way beyond what is normally expected to help me with my automotive repairs.  They were able to fixed the AC in my truck and get me back on the road within one day during the middle of the summer when I was traveling from Southern California to Utah and then through Phoenix.  They also do great work on the fabrication and repairs for my sandcar.  They are knowledgeable, helpful and honest.  I highly recommend ATD to anyone for automotive repairs and off-road fabrication. Thanks Craig, Shannon and the rest of the crew at ATD for the great work you do.", "business_id": "WlIXozffoh023o6cUmOfjg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qJtPkAYMCanfuXmFGBTNYw", "review_id": "XyJJsu5iXEgI0oDudw8acQ", "text": "Awesome service at a reasonable price.", "business_id": "WlIXozffoh023o6cUmOfjg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gk2w_95JHHY8p5Ik2Y9bAA", "review_id": "33Hx7wdodh5ibX8_1G27oA", "text": "Just had the \"death wobble\" fixed on my jeep. All staff was super knowledgeable, extremely courteous and the price for the new part and labor was most reasonable. I will definitely be back with any other vehicles. \n\nOverall, great prompt service, great prices, and awesome staff. Will be back for sure.\n\nThanks ATD!!", "business_id": "WlIXozffoh023o6cUmOfjg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sI2hEHCgRDJtUCOpkBTbeg", "review_id": "pm3pDm41MhdhEo6zzc6OpA", "text": "I had a ton of doubt built up from other GC owners about the reliability of a Hemi GC after a valve job. From the glowing referral, to the pickup the staff and mechanics were second to none. Craig was extremely knowledgable, clean, and professional in every aspect. The GC is running better than when I bought her 2 years ago. Easily said, the GC and my Wrangler will be going to Craig for any needs.", "business_id": "WlIXozffoh023o6cUmOfjg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "QScQFZLXFeEJ6numSz-Hsg", "review_id": "RmoTFqI1dcWpcef9wWJb4A", "text": "We went to the Stool and Dinette Factory looking for replacement swivel parts for our kitchen chairs. Very hard to find because the chairs are pretty old. They had us bring in a chair to review and not only did they know where to get the replacement parts (in which they special ordered for us) they noticed that the chair wheels needed to be replaced on the one we brought in and they changed them out for us for free. Extremely knowledgeable when it comes to chairs and they have a fantastic selection of chairs and tables to choose from. Excellent customer service and I would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone.", "business_id": "ILf3hqm9waMBiSPt0M1iyg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xI79aKIX_wK-xPANAFSvxQ", "review_id": "JbHngZ9kux81mr-5dhUWrA", "text": "I bought some bar stools from them... It took a long time to get them because of the fabric... now that we have them they look great", "business_id": "ILf3hqm9waMBiSPt0M1iyg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pm60TOPNYBxsrG97eE7KFg", "review_id": "G3qSeNx-uDeyvxq0tPA9MQ", "text": "Called to find a chair I really liked on their website, but the person couldn't find it on her \"price sheet\" -- so she said that probably meant it was discontinued. Price sheet? Really? In 2014?\n\nFor the life of me I can't understand why this company is still around without offering ANY prices on their website. Very frustrating shopping experience. I have no desire to visit their store.", "business_id": "ILf3hqm9waMBiSPt0M1iyg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OwgqvIcUSTwFJueBX9JmcQ", "review_id": "vFbW16dGO9kw7kJGA8_KUA", "text": "In general I prefer credit unions to banks.  I've moved all my money out of banks into credit unions.  \nThis credit union is the exception.  In short, they stole $10 from me.\nThe long story is, last year I set up a checking account for our family trust.  In the process I was forced to create 2 savings accounts with token amounts of $5 each.  I was told this was a requirement of credit unions.  What I wasn't told was that come this year and the $5 was still there, they confiscated it from both accounts because of \"lack of activity in the account\". Even though I had nearly 6 figures in the checking account.\nI was not told this when I set this up and I feel I have been robbed!\nBEWARE OF THIS PLACE.", "business_id": "zo9o-R3wRXt6CwoGEIQvgA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hebAltnR9VqynQs_VWXBrg", "review_id": "WTL8fU4TZVUur2bC3OR8hw", "text": "Upon moving to Arizona I had been using Frist Credit Union to do my banking because they offer shared banking with my credit union in Nebraska.  The process was easy to just go in and deposit money into my Nebraska account.  After awhile I decided I should open an account here in Arizona.  I went in and opened my account and everything was good for a short time.  I would bring in my checks and be able to have my funds available right away.  One Friday I brought my paycheck in and they said they had to verify my employment in order to put the check in my account.  Weird since they did that the first day I opened my account and weird since they had already cashed a couple of my paychecks.  Also, the company I work for is a huge company and has been in business since 1974.  So they called my work, verified my employment, deposited the check and the funds were available.  Next payday I go in and the same thing happens, they say they have to verify my employment...I am a little over it at this point.  They call and do their thing and deposit the check.  Next payday, same thing.  At this point I am getting upset because there is no reason to keep having to verify my employment.  I have worked there for 7 years!  I ask about this and tell them I am getting upset by this and the acted as though they really didn't care.  I needed my money so she calls, verifys my employment and comes back tells me there will  be a 10 day hold on my check. Seriously???  They have been cashing my checks since day 1 with no problems.  I put up a fuss and she tells me she will cut it down to a 4 day hold.  What???  So she can just make her own rules???  I told her to forget it and deposit it in my shared account in Nebraska.  She got really rude with me and told me they would put a hold on it also.  I looked her in the eye and told her to do it and I assured her they would never put a hold on any deposit in my account.    She deposited the money and guess what??? The money was immediatly available.  I told her to close my account because I was so pissed off.  She then told me I would be charged $35 to close it!!!  What???  She said it was stated in the paperwork I got when I opened my account... I looked through it all and I have nothing that states this.  To sum this up, DO NOT GIVE THIS CREDIT UNION YOUR MONEY!  They seem to have forgotten that they need our money, we don't need them.  There are a lot of  banks out there that are happy to have your money.", "business_id": "zo9o-R3wRXt6CwoGEIQvgA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gcI0S55zNCuCgSIJdSbneg", "review_id": "OK1L-P-eoddwQA-IiPFdtA", "text": "I've banked here for at least 13 years and only ever had one issue (when someone else's electric bill came out of my account) which was resolved quickly. Today, I finally tried to go in and do my banking barefoot, and it was a successful endeavor!", "business_id": "zo9o-R3wRXt6CwoGEIQvgA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "31vmsXT24qbZ87izTfnbjA", "text": "Eyebrow? Want 2 Eyebrows? Go to Lee.  She is by far THE BEST EYEBROW WAX I have ever encountered.  I've gone to her for 5 years now and I have never been disappointed.  Don't believe me?  Look at my pictures... those brows would connect if Lee did not take good care of me (thanks, Italian genes!!) \n\nI also get my manis and pedis here-- WONDERFUL!  Clean, friendly and affordable.    The pedicure chairs are to die for and it is very relaxing.  I would never go any other place than My Nail Salon.\n\n*** Note:  Lee does not baby or pamper you in waxing, it is strictly, wax, rip --ouch-- move on..... she does do this forehead beating/massage quickly after wards-- it can be startling at first-- just a warning.  The outcome is flawless though.", "business_id": "CI5ag8Z0H1WCg3Nii0iRpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PS0lCxjGNeUrKxYSdpW-Aw", "review_id": "ryarVXNYfFvFdvDI_aHDQg", "text": "Clean, friendly, fast, and they do a great job! I have been getting pedicures here for a long time and I have never had a bad experience. The salon isn't much to look at. In fact it is very small, but it's nice and the chairs are awesome. \n\n\nYou can always come in as a walk in and get out in about twenty minutes. \nUnfortunately this place isn't very close to my house nor will it be remotely close to my new apartment. :(", "business_id": "CI5ag8Z0H1WCg3Nii0iRpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nV9GA5kn9e0aO6K8J594gg", "review_id": "yDlrq9il_UvNkAcDb1ihlw", "text": "The place is clean, the ladies there are so nice.  Lee took good care of my pedicure and manicure.  I'll be back here for sure.", "business_id": "CI5ag8Z0H1WCg3Nii0iRpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wRD-UOmN5K0dlX5aMjm5gQ", "review_id": "LloFqYfC4Z_e4K3LiwgqJA", "text": "My husband and I were here on vacation. I had a many month grown out pedicure (and no polish remover at home). This had not been an issue with the rain and cold at home. There was just no point of freezing your toes off in flip flops. But now, here were are in sunny beautiful AZ. You have to wear flip flops. I lasted about three days before I just had to do something about those gross half painted nails. \n\nSO, yelp to the rescue. I found this place just a few blocks from our resort. I called a few times over the weekend, but the midday baseball games were rather limiting to getting in. SO, Monday morning, I headed on in. The place is nice with quite a few spa pedicure chairs and several tables for nails. The ladies were very nice were ready for me, with no appointment needed. I chose my color and headed to my spa chair. \n\nI had a spa pedicure, with all the frills. I got to do the soak in the foot spa. GOt the nails trimmed and filed. Had a wonderful sea salt scrub. Followed by a hot stone massage. This was not something I had had before, and it was great.  I had to look up from my book to see what was so warm in the massage. This is far better than the warm moist towel and massage. Then the nails were primped and prepped and I was on my way. \n\nWe come here usually twice per year to Scottsdale and I will most definitely be back. Though, most likely on my first day of arrival to give more time to show off my beautiful toes and feet.", "business_id": "CI5ag8Z0H1WCg3Nii0iRpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HCBo0Kvfm9yXErR-YuqVGA", "review_id": "7uTVypvz3Si3ZzP66YoKSw", "text": "The staff is nice.  It's pretty clean.  They use little plastic disposables in the soaking tubs which is nice.  I'm a foot doc so I'm always watching how they do stuff.  It's super busy on the weekends but you can still be in and out in an hour.  It's a vietnemese place but English is well-spoken.  I'll go again.", "business_id": "CI5ag8Z0H1WCg3Nii0iRpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v67U70pQF7ZOSQcrLGq0fA", "review_id": "oSKGiJcVAKpQW3gsojoLnw", "text": "I LOVED My Nail Salon!!!!!! I got a pedicure, manicure and brows waxed. Their prices were reasonable and the ladies were very nice and easy to communicate with. The salon was very clean and all the utensils came out of a sealed package. The pedicure was great and the wax was the best! Go to Lee for waxing! Loved it!", "business_id": "CI5ag8Z0H1WCg3Nii0iRpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uqK3yvpg5Evk_XgzMW-lAw", "review_id": "PRln5LXZUkYiV3sixdsZ9Q", "text": "First time to have a brow wax in a nail salon.  Lee did great shaping my eyebrows.  She was quick, and the price was reasonable.  I would go back to see her.", "business_id": "CI5ag8Z0H1WCg3Nii0iRpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6N1qmSdYxhUsp2ouZDZlGA", "review_id": "zhvPlpgtpJwRewq4j-1gWg", "text": "This place is right near my home where I just moved in, so I went there.  Very conveniently located at Tatum and Shea, behind Walgreen's, with good parking right in front.  The mani/pedis are $31-33 (I forget exactly).\n\nLuckily, the very first time I got Sue, who is fabulous.  I've been back to her twice already.  Sue does a great job on both mani and pedi, and she's wonderful at massage... takes her time, is very friendly and sweet, and speaks good English.  After a horrible move, I really needed that foot and leg massage.\n\nI also like the drying area at the front.  Everything is well set up, and the massage chairs are probably the best I've ever seen, and they use disposable trays in the basins.  Very nice decor, nice music and TV on news muted so you can see what's going on in the outside world.  They also have hooks so you purse doesn't have to be parked on the floor.\n\nOh and while I was at the front, a lady came in \"demanding\" Sue and another woman was champing at the bit to get in my mani chair before I was even done.  This speaks highly for how good Sue is.  \n\nThis is my place for keeps!", "business_id": "CI5ag8Z0H1WCg3Nii0iRpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UoBfwbXaixelZBghbJ2cSg", "review_id": "r4vCNi9xyJ3xYr6AU8eXvA", "text": "You'll see more Hermes bags, flashy Rolexes, and giant glittering diamonds here on a Saturday afternoon than you may see in an entire weekend at the Chateau Marmont. Don't let the flashing jewels fool you: this place is just another run-of-the-mill Vietnamese salon, with young girls gossiping away in another language, lone hovering overseeing male figure (i.e., \"the pimp\"), dirty instruments, and all. \n\nI came in with moderately grown out nails and one broken short nail, and wanted them all cut down to match the stumpy one. The answer I got? \"Long nail pretty.\" No, really, I want them shorter. \"Long nail pretty!\" and so I got 9 long, ghetto-square nails and one short rounded nail. Shock of shocks, two of the long square ones chipped within 24 hours. \n\nEven though this salon offers an array of 2-week gel polishes (Gelish and CNS Shellac), I doubt I'll be back. What's the point of paying $12+tip for a mani if you have to redo it yourself the following night?", "business_id": "CI5ag8Z0H1WCg3Nii0iRpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "-32_P8RqFegqnB8TcaJVug", "text": "Living in a new area I had to try out a new nail spot. I really enjoyed this place, I went in for a manicure/gel nails on a Friday evening. They were packed and I didn't have an appointment but they were still able to fit me in with no wait. \n\nThe owner did my nails, he was really nice and chatted with me the entire time. Start to finish with gel nails,  I was out in about 45 minutes.  I am really curious to see how long this polish lasts, but 4 days later they still look great!", "business_id": "CI5ag8Z0H1WCg3Nii0iRpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "drS3ZN6-zA3sr5WM2fG5tQ", "review_id": "7EW7ZULeNCN_kqNCKoHmXg", "text": "I frequent many nail salons and for some reason I always want to come back to this place. I feel like they are always quick and accomodating. They also use the plastic inserts in the pedicure seats to give it that extra barrior for germs. They are a pretty busy facility but I haven't waited very long because they have many workers.", "business_id": "CI5ag8Z0H1WCg3Nii0iRpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5L2aTtkkZf5NAsedIdgibA", "review_id": "NbhAgTIeOODeUKPjDXAsjA", "text": "If you think making an appointment will prevent you from waiting - think again!  This salon is located near my house so I have tried it many times - each time hoping for a better experience.  Unless you are the first one in the door in the morning, plan on waiting.  If you have an appointment, you may even wait longer.  What is frustrating, is they will always tell you that will be a \"few minutes\" even if the wait is really 40minutes.  The last time I was there,  I had an appointment at 1:00 and wasn't seen until 1:40pm!  When I asked how much longer, the male owner, kept saying, \"few minutes.\"  When I gave him feedback on how it would be really nice if they could be more accurate with how late they are running so people could run to walgreens or come back, he said, \"If you don't like it - go someplace else- we have plenty of business!\"  Since I tip so well, I was shocked at how I was treated.   The fact that my gel polish would ALWAYS come off after only 1 week and the pedicures weren't that great made me wonder why I was even trying to make this nicely located nail salon work for me.  I will never go back!", "business_id": "CI5ag8Z0H1WCg3Nii0iRpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k2Jrh_3M7wBvMMd-AVtcDg", "review_id": "30-57BSDEJ6Z__qnGeQ0EQ", "text": "My mom and I met at the salon. We didn't have a lot of time so I asked when we came in if there was any wait for two pedicures. They said no wait and sat us down immediately. Someone started working on my mom right away, but started her pedicure out by telling her they did not like the color she chose for her nails.  I thought this was odd but figured at least she was honest. 20 minutes later no one had come over to start my pedicure. I asked if I could soak my feet and they initially said no, only said yes after I asked why... they didn't want my feet soaking for too long. hmmm.  Then they told me someone would be over in 3 minutes. 15 minutes later finally someone came over to me but by that time it was too late. I told her I had to be home in a half an hour and she said that the pedicures only should last 30 minutes anyway.  I ultimately did not get the pedicure. \n\nThe salon also smelled a lot stronger than most of polish/remover etc. It was a little uncomfortable. \n\nEven though it is the closest place to my house I won't be going back.", "business_id": "CI5ag8Z0H1WCg3Nii0iRpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jw1av2WPHuSpu0a2skKdIA", "review_id": "mlbGY4AEORgL548x5_PPsQ", "text": "Seriously terrible work. I have never reviewed a place before but feel so strongly that people shouldn't waste their money here. The staff is rude and the nail I went in to have repaired looks absolutely terrible. Thought since they were closer than my normal nail place I would just go there since I just needed one repair, never again!! The one nail looks so horrible! Don't waste your time or money!", "business_id": "CI5ag8Z0H1WCg3Nii0iRpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2BZfBhVbfL8U9Q6LNhYeRQ", "review_id": "pAPlQ-DkEpm3BmzwOdxohQ", "text": "Average nail salon, sometimes a longer than average wait and I wish they would improve their polish selection.", "business_id": "CI5ag8Z0H1WCg3Nii0iRpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3bM9i4N48xXMLrLRq8ld3Q", "review_id": "hbNFxjJClJAP62d1aEb3-g", "text": "Terrible pedicure and terrible gel nails. Not a good color selection and they don't put the polish up to your cuticles so both only lasted barely a week. On top of it lady told me only to bring tip in cash, shouldn't even tipped her at that point.", "business_id": "CI5ag8Z0H1WCg3Nii0iRpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MNd2kbG7OYxElc6xe1xexQ", "review_id": "v8Wre4BZJ-Livy6tINO0iQ", "text": "Any yelpers know where Sue is working now? She was amazing and she's left this place. I'll follow her if I know where to go?", "business_id": "CI5ag8Z0H1WCg3Nii0iRpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EqSGjub4LsQpx6sCh3UQcA", "review_id": "MiIU65CTWkK1CmHFx9-WvA", "text": "Getting a pedicure here was awesome!  I was in Phoenix for a wedding and stopped by here for a pedicure.  I was seated in a chair immediately and got the one of the pedi packages that came with the callous remover, scrub and hot stone rocks.  The lady who did my nails was friendly and did a great job.  \n\nThis is a good place to get your nails done and they give you a discount if you pay in cash instead of card.", "business_id": "CI5ag8Z0H1WCg3Nii0iRpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-kSwU973XR4Xz3wYyTPFuQ", "review_id": "zAr34Tiy7mnI5uOQPO-spA", "text": "Everytime I attempt to go in here to get my nails done they are unable to do them. I strongly suggest you make an appointment if you want to get your nails done here, because walk-in appointments seem to be out of the question.", "business_id": "CI5ag8Z0H1WCg3Nii0iRpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GZ8SFGydLYKfVQGBu2BvPA", "review_id": "-FVvKVIdKGBI6mMldRUoZQ", "text": "I got the worst gel manicure here last week. The lady was giving me attitude about my choice of colors. The gel on my thumb was all lumpy when I left. 5 days later the gel is peeling off and my nails are breaking. I won't be coming back here again.", "business_id": "CI5ag8Z0H1WCg3Nii0iRpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fJXtF2aV4BMTiFtGaX7zVA", "review_id": "bHObxdtrwpzD6xs28iP6mg", "text": "I just moved into the area, and thought I would give them a try.  I won't make that mistake twice.  My nails are still recovering from the nail tech trying to remove my gels with an electric nail file!  She didn't even wrap them first.", "business_id": "CI5ag8Z0H1WCg3Nii0iRpg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "m7j9e53ycZxjWYBD7rZVng", "review_id": "Ir3ntynddTH_3HYSqgEh7A", "text": "I'm giving the trainers 5 stars, the store itself would get 3 so an overall of 4. \n\n5 stars to the trainers because they truly know their stuff. Our trainer was Holly. Holly was very knowledgeable about dogs in general and has a wonderful way with them. Our pup, and while I'm biased, got the basics in about 2 classes and Holly helped worked with us to make sure she understood completely.\n\nNow, 3 stars to Petsmart overall because while they have a great selection I've found their staff to be less than helpful at times and generally dumb about the products. The food they sell there is crap as well.", "business_id": "GZNEPuEPqs7JIswUhOttnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "8WQubmP7G0NM3IyzyMnCEA", "review_id": "ggNN67feAiwEEDXOlcJhSw", "text": "Petsmart's PetsHotel is a life saver for all those times when your doggie just can't come along on an out of town trip...affordable overnight care with enough amenities to assuage my guilty conscience.\n\nThis joint is nicer than some of the value places that I've been to.  There's a dog theme lobby for checking in.  \"Elli\" gets her own room with her own bed, blanket and toys.  Additional walks and play times are available as add-on services.  \n\n7am check-in means we can get an early start heading out of town.  When we pick her up, there is a report card telling us how well (or not so well) she did with playing, eating and pooping.  An extra plus is that we can schedule an exit bath or a full-on grooming session (also extra fees for these) on check-out day so that Elli is sweet smelling when we get her home again.", "business_id": "GZNEPuEPqs7JIswUhOttnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vGxEuRrX_UmW5MhOAEpCvQ", "review_id": "irMDw25RQDNUO4Pf15bwdw", "text": "I take my little pooch to the Petsmart Hotel here when we absolutely have to board him. He seems to love it! He always enters and leaves lookig pretty happy! The rooms are big enough and you can see into the boarding room and I liked that so that I could see that is clean and roomy enough for him! They offer so many options for them while they are staying that it is a lot like camp! Even though we try to take him with us as much as possible, this is the place I take him when we are away!\n\nI have to only give it four starts though because I agree one one writer...not much of a selection of items!", "business_id": "GZNEPuEPqs7JIswUhOttnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h7v_M_0-YVpSVZ2WD7FpAA", "review_id": "6-fI2PgsfW8qV_OL09EDYg", "text": "All your pet needs - 1 roof.  Vet service good, although big vet change-over. Reasonably priced, espcially on days like Tues & Thurs 1-3 (times/days change, so ck in advance) where u do not pay the $25 exam fee - big difference if you have several pets.  (Yup, i have 3 dog, 3 cats: makes a difference!)\n\nMeca for hundreds of products - i just wish more clearance, sales, coupons and customer appreciation discounts. \n\nGroomers ok, although last time they changed their policy with me & wouldn't not let me hold my 5lb Chi~Chi while nails getting clipped, the guy was quite rough & brisk in grabbing her and snipping, so I left w.o him finishing.  In the past, they used to let you hold while they clipped all the nails in 60 seconds flat - worked for me! \n\nOverall, I'll still be back for pet basic needs, but not the groomers.", "business_id": "GZNEPuEPqs7JIswUhOttnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 9, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "HY9qpAamqLXFoa7xMwNntg", "review_id": "DnskgepMSAGIw-8T--_9MQ", "text": "PetSmart is the worst place to take your dog.\n\nTheir petshotel is disgusting..they leave your do in a steel kennel all by themselves and don't care to pay attention to your pup. One time they gave a dog the wrong medicine and had to pay thousands at the vet to get its stomach pumped. Do you really trust your dogs with these employees? They pay them crap wages and it shows in their service. They overcharge for your stay as most other private places will take better care of your dog for much cheaper - really all youre paying for is the name, and having a corporation behind it. Doggie day care is horrible too, dogs have been in there with fleas and they don't care to check them before they toss your dog in their with some random stranger's mangly mutt.\n\nThe dog grooming is even worse. I have heard many screams from upset pooches coming from the salon. Most of the groomers don't care about taking good care of your dog either, they just want to make money. And they will make money off your stupidity with their \"Top Dog Care Package\" which is $16 for a \"oatmeal/hypoallergenic (*cough* bullshit)\" shampoo and coniditioner, and a lame attempt at brushing your dogs teeth (do it yourself it's waste of money to get it done here).  Private salons and even vets offer their services at much cheaper prices and we all know that in this tough economy it's very important to save bucks wherever and whenever you can. Even worse than their overpriced grooms, they will call you every 8 WEEKS TO BOTHER YOU to bring your dog in. How annoying! I'll bring my dog in when I want to - harassing me over the phone will not get me to come in.  \n\nTheir products are way overpriced - you can get many similar items at Ryans Pet Supply (14th and McDowell) for much cheaper.  Half the time they're out of something and can't even offer to tell you when they will be getting it, or direct you to something similar. I have seen dogs pee on the endcaps of shelves and employeees just stand around ignoring it.\n\nTheir Banfield vet is a joke. They wanted to charge me $180 to treat my cats ear infection. They are extremely overpriced and it's not personal whatsoever. They don't give a shit about your dog either.\n\nBottom line - go somewhere private. They will treat your dog a hundred times better and with more professional care.", "business_id": "GZNEPuEPqs7JIswUhOttnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0KXxuKxlspsO6CrDLgQJ-w", "review_id": "DERgLIQdEeI4iA3MES9phQ", "text": "I like this PetSmart location. It's always full of people and seems to do well in business. So it can't be that bad, right?\n\nThe new-ish Pets Hotel is a plus. I don't use it because it's really pricey, but I like having the option to. The animals here seem to be doing just dandy, and with open arms they allow me to bring in my large Golden Retriever, Lilly. :) I don't have any qualms with this place.", "business_id": "GZNEPuEPqs7JIswUhOttnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RR8fvMrIErbYGpKvBgIlgA", "review_id": "f7Sozmmei7mH0rC38U8a2A", "text": "I used to be a big fan and supporter of PetSmart and PetSmart Charities but all the good they do is overshadowed by the harm they cause with their misguided, unfair, prejudiced and damaging breed specific anti-Bully breed policies.  Please, no matter what breed of dog you have, don't shop at PetSmart or use their hotels or day care or grooming or Banfield veterinarians until they correct this injustice because your breed could be next!  Read about their discriminatory policies in their own words here...\nhttp://petshotel.petsmart.com/doggie-day-camp/requirements.shtml", "business_id": "GZNEPuEPqs7JIswUhOttnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fl6oI21uXoxVMwfR6lFanQ", "review_id": "pwwdUSZ0KO7Yfu8sNQ9nxQ", "text": "I'm so happy this store is located so close to my house! Every time I come to this store I get great service. I mainly use this store to get food items for my dog or the grooming salon - where Zombi has never had a bad experience. This location also has a Banfield Vet Hospital, PetsHotel, Doggie Day Camp, Training services and at times has adoptions. My best friend has used both the PetsHotel and the Doggie Day Camp for her pooch and has never had a bad experience. I also used the Banfield Vet to get Zombi up-to-date on her Rabies and the Vet was super nice. The best part was that I didn't even have an appointment, I just walked in and they were able to fit me in after a five minute wait.\n\nMy only pet peeve (pun intended) is there is usually only one cashier working and the line can get pretty long. However, it doesn't take long for another employee to open up another line to speed up the check-out experience AND they usually show up on their own, without customers complaining about only having one cashier. Bonus!", "business_id": "GZNEPuEPqs7JIswUhOttnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RUmnmK0e6gtk79psET9uQQ", "review_id": "tJvbi5GQJhkV30quccmSCA", "text": "Don't use the grooming service.\n\nThey cut my dog's nipple which led to infection. I told them about their mistake, and they denied it. \n\nThey rolled their eyes at me and made me explain over and over again. \n\nRude staff. Inhumane servants. Terrible experience for my dog.", "business_id": "GZNEPuEPqs7JIswUhOttnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j-uHGszeAH9LZYrs66mONQ", "review_id": "MP4KmcabenscnnZ1Y4GWbA", "text": "We needed a place to leave our pets while attending daytime events in the Scottsdale area. The pet  Day Care service at PetSmart's PetsHotel was just the thing. The staff was very friendly and helpful to first timers, and very good with our dogs, one of whom is a howler. Our cat and both dogs came out looking happy and all three were excited to go back again. Our first visit was on a Sunday, and we were pleased that this was not a hassle. There seems to be plenty of staff. \nThe play areas are indoors, and smaller than what our dogs are used to, but that didn't seem to be a problem. \nWe were pleasantly surprised at the size of the discount our PetPerks card gave us. This made the cost very reasonable. With a service like this available, there's NO excuse for leaving a pet in a parked vehicle.", "business_id": "GZNEPuEPqs7JIswUhOttnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J3I2NClEbD1Xr8lOdjxlqQ", "review_id": "80C5NcEBogYPt7jUzndczA", "text": "This Petsmart is large, open and clean.  I like the way they have a pet-grooming area with big windows so that you can watch the groomers in action.\n\nI came here the other day with a return - I was not satisfied with the exact product I had purchased, and I was able to exchange it with no problem whatsoever.  I had purchased at a different store, but I was greeted warmly by Noelle and she quickly resolved my exchange and I was out of the store in just a few minutes.  Kudos to Noelle- her customer service and pleasant demeanor is a big plus.", "business_id": "GZNEPuEPqs7JIswUhOttnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "A0GPSpsmb5njCVUeQTsNTw", "review_id": "4K3S9hc5u6LztaSUkyOpKw", "text": "Dog Grooming at This Pet Smart Can be sketchy-- I had a large dog grooming business many years ago in the midwest and helped start one of the First dog Groomer associations in the U.S. I retired from grooming and have a different vocation.                    Trust me--- I know the work good groomers do.\n\n I had two BAD previous trys of this particular location when they groomed our Shih Tzu.  By bad I mean uneven, one leg longer than another, head uneven just totally botched up.  She also was extremely agitiated.  I have no iudea who does the training but obviously it is not good enough and I don't want them practicing on my pet.                                                I finally said \"NO MORE\".\n\n  I popped in one day as I love this store to get dog food etc.great selection here.\n                We also use Doggie Day Care and the Pet Motel. \n\n I saw a woman in the dog grooming section doing book work. I walked in and complained  and asked her how long she had groomed and it was years. In Groomer speak-- I told her my issues; she said come back I will groom your dog.\n\n I made the appointment with  \" Lori  \" the salon manager. Our dog never looked better, extremely well done.  Exactly as I wanted. I will be back, I was impressed.\n\n    PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING \n\nIf you are impressed by your ability to view your dogs being groomed; realize that every time your beloved pet  who is being groomed sees you or someone who LOOKS like their family;  they will generally have behavior issues such as moving around , jumping , barking etc. You can't pay in there you have to go to the outside cashiers, another issue as your dog wonders why you left them again? \n\n Please also note the scissors and hand held tools groomers use are sharp and your pet being viewed through public windows is not wise.  Understand that grooming dogs in cubicles surrounding the grooming table and offerring privacy to your pet is MUCH easier on them. The reason other grooming shops do not want YOU or the general public visible to your pet being groomed is it usually upsets the pet. Close the windows , dogs like privacy & train prospective groomers longer or better .", "business_id": "GZNEPuEPqs7JIswUhOttnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6f6IK_W-Xw6v9ff_jEu0AA", "review_id": "eIWffoLNAdrEztzzN-vqkg", "text": "I took my dog to this PetSmart for a bath. I was visting from out of town, and had no experience with the groomers here, but how can you screw up a simple bath? \n\nWell, when I picked up my dog, she emerged from the back room with her front legs covered in blood. \n\nThe groomers told me \"Oh, she must have caught her dew claws while pawing at the crate door.\" We walked her over to the in-store vet to get cleaned up and checked out. The vet's assistant also determined that she must have caught her dew claws on the crate door. \n\nMy dog does have separation anxiety, and that's why I asked the groomers to call me as soon as she was done with her bath. I was there within five minutes of receiving the call. She's been to other groomers, and I sometimes crate her at home. She doesn't like it, but she's never bloodied herself. \n\nAfter I got my dog home, she became lethargic and wouldn't move. When she finally did get up, she made a loud yelp. I checked her out, and she yelped more as I moved one of her legs, so it was clear something more was wrong than just a pulled dew claw. \n\nI returned to the vet at the store (and this time saw a vet, not an assistant). She said that my dog likely sprained her ankle, and that we could do x-rays, but that my dog probably wouldn't be able to stand at all if she had broken something. \n\nBut perhaps the most disconcerting thing is that the vet mentioned that she's seen other dogs coming out of the groomers with injured paws. The crates apparently have wire mesh floors - not smooth floors like you'd have in a home crate - and that dogs can hurt themselves if they paw at the floor. \n\nThe store did pay for the vet visit and pain medication for my dog - it would have been ridiculous had they not - but how can they continue to use unsafe crates? And is their  policy to simply ignore dogs who are freaking out and may be hurting themselves in these unsafe crates?", "business_id": "GZNEPuEPqs7JIswUhOttnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AVAXYKuhAeACh5A08V-Iaw", "review_id": "5NgtUKwMOMcQkpWVBmIp4g", "text": "Horrible care. The staff knows the wire mesh crates hurt pet's paws on multiple occassions, and yet they do nothing about it. Shame on PetSmart, which should be renamed PetCruel.", "business_id": "GZNEPuEPqs7JIswUhOttnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TJRBA15ziLkf5chQrCrzHA", "review_id": "SKiioIwlq1Re19FvQ07cXA", "text": "Not only do we have 4 teenage girls in our house, we also have 2 dogs and 2 cats.  That means lots of pet supplies.  \n\nThe prices are better than that of the grociery stores on the same items.\n\nIt is fun to check out the cats, to bad I'm allergic to them, and the dogs when they are there.  We did take one of our animals there for training, and the trainer was great.\n\nIt's close and convient so we'll go back.  Since we don't use them for grooming or vet care, I have no clue what those services are like.", "business_id": "GZNEPuEPqs7JIswUhOttnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tHz9cWxwSfcP4qRaPIHvww", "review_id": "WQdvdnTzFeOyP-1jOzhC7Q", "text": "The cat food our cats eat is not sold at Target or grocery stores, so we have to shop at PetSmart. I both love and hate PetSmart. I love it because it's easy to navigate and I can get in and out rather quickly. I love that I can also browse and take my time because there are so many different things to look at. I love looking at the birds, reptiles, small animals but at the same time I hate seeing the animals for adoption because it makes me so sad! I wish I could adopt them all! I usually try to only go on the weekdays, since adoptions are always held on the weekends. I usually need my husband for moral support if we go on the weekends, otherwise I'd come home with 10 new pets every weekend!", "business_id": "GZNEPuEPqs7JIswUhOttnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nLV53EPLL0_YWEfw8_rj2g", "review_id": "SgOEHlksE8cuWPqU95DrLA", "text": "Horrible service!!! Don't ask for them to quote you a price before your grooming service. They will quote you low and then give you the \"but once you get here the groomer will let you know what it will be for sure\".... Once I arrived they originally quoted me $47 and the groomer said NO its going to be $83.... ? Never will I take my pets here again!!!!!!", "business_id": "GZNEPuEPqs7JIswUhOttnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZUUeGcB1GCmZZYimuXrwCQ", "review_id": "7Xj2NSpk7X4UhTdq3ply-g", "text": "Pretty bummed. My dog has been using petsmart for everything.  We use Banfield.  She's loved doggy daycare. She occasionally needs a professional bath and nails trimmed. I picked her up last night she was still wet! Luckily it's hot out. She has matts in her hair! Her nails are not trimmed. I asked she said she did them. Not at all. What a waste! I now need to find a new groomer in fear this happens again.  I think she was in a rush! Regardless I paid full price and not sure what I paid for!", "business_id": "GZNEPuEPqs7JIswUhOttnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Sdj97Asyp2P8MIP1etB6ug", "review_id": "YYQccxaF6D3b3AfZmWe5xA", "text": "We love that this place is right around the corner. We only buy our dog's food here. Their prices are pretty standard. It is a very clean and organized store. There never seems to be many employees around to help or ask questions though. If you do find someone they usually aren't very knowledgeable.", "business_id": "GZNEPuEPqs7JIswUhOttnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fQ65oVUPQ3RXhm6qtjUTSg", "review_id": "XNz3MrSs9GCewon_R6D8jA", "text": "This place is having an amazing sale.  You buy one frame & the second is a penny!  I go once a year and buy tons of frames - I love the silver one's and they have some pretty cool contemp styles as well.  I give framed pics out as gifts quite a bit - who needs another tie or a sweater?  Everyone loves a nice pic!\n\nAnd since I go there a lot I know they aren't marking up there prices!  They have a great selection & the people have always been very helpful & nice.  I have also run in there when I need an item to finish up a painting (there paint supplies are a bit pricey) but there frames are great! Don't go during the lunch hour as they share there lot with several popular restaurants!", "business_id": "rDyAYMl4kRnut0mruZctOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "5lq4LkrviYgQ4LJNsBYHcA", "review_id": "altFEvpe1GA4t3nbbOGZKA", "text": "Nice spot, good people, friendly service, and good prices.  Sure the price isn't going to top the deals you can get with coupons at Michael's, but the quality, service, and layout should make you feel okay about spending a few extra bucks.", "business_id": "rDyAYMl4kRnut0mruZctOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "thdVzCfKx-DV0zYWqId3pw", "review_id": "0G7FBvrKuOHsBc3HsbNKkg", "text": "You may be able to find better deals at craft stores, but what you'll find at Aaron Brothers are people who really know what they're doing.  The selection is also much better and the work is done meticulously.  Plus, they do send out coupons every now and then, and when that happens you really can score an amazing deal.\n\nWe had our Katubah framed (for the many non-jewish readers; it's a very artful jewish marriage license).  At 23\" by 23\", a custom job was the only way to have it framed.  Not only did Aaron brothers do a great job framing it, but they used a temporary back so we could take it out of the frame, sign it on our wedding day, and bring it back afterwards to finish the job at no extra charge. \n\nWhen originally pricing the frames, the sales people told my fianc\u00e9 that if she signed up for their email list, she would get a 60% coupon.  So they waited on making an immediate sale and instead let the customer know that she could get a better price if she waited a few weeks.  Mad props on that.\n\nMy only negative comment.  The Katubah looks so good in its frame that we want to hang it now.", "business_id": "rDyAYMl4kRnut0mruZctOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_F_Veo7apY0NbBhKWJ7DJg", "review_id": "AH5aCE47PdviNeqf6_2ajQ", "text": "Lots and lots of frames here. Great frames with lots of variety. Or you can also have them custom frame for you. \n\nThis place is large and very professional. It doesn't feel at all mom and pop like lots of framing stores do. \n\nI definitely recommend this place for any framing you need to do.", "business_id": "rDyAYMl4kRnut0mruZctOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m7j9e53ycZxjWYBD7rZVng", "review_id": "vh33E7tpTKUrr3oIQuc94g", "text": "Think of it like Hallmark on crack with ever freaky trinket, doodad, and knick-knack ever produced. Housewives in the Midwest would go crazy for this shit. But hey, if you need a card that says \"Sorry I ran over your best friend's brother's foot with my Razor scooter\" this store is going to have it.", "business_id": "GP_OhR757bXYSXd-RuV0jw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fl6oI21uXoxVMwfR6lFanQ", "review_id": "NXENUwDTSkKXVhkDOf6ASw", "text": "Um, they have shoes here!\n\nSo one would think that the majority of items in this store would be some form of a greeting card, but you would be wrong. This place has hundreds of little knick-knacks that entice you to forget about the \"hey, sorry I missed your birthday, but I was too lazy last week to pickup and mail a card out to you\" card that you need to send to your friend. This store has, like I mentioned previously, shoes, purses, mugs, wine coozies, dog accessories, jewelry, and much much more. The store also has a little section where you can personalized stationary and/or announcement with a rather large selection of options. They also have helium balloons here and some pretty awesome and unique wrapping paper, gift bags, and tissue paper that would be a nice accompaniment to your card that you probably forgot about. Staff was super friendly and the store was well lit and clean.", "business_id": "GP_OhR757bXYSXd-RuV0jw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x-eCBaP1vaD0CJx4MIQwoQ", "review_id": "w96m6K3N7oSEPcE9BDcnqg", "text": "I love Hallmark stores and normally spend a lot of money on cards for everyone, even picking up little gifts. I have to say, this is the first time that I've ever had such a disappointing experience with a Hallmark store and I don't believe I will be returning. It started when I walked into the store on 4/22/14 at around 12:45p. A store employee (middle-aged, blond woman), was busy re-stocking and turned to see me come in. She didn't greet me, didn't smile. She turned her back and went right back to what she was doing. I thought to myself, \"ok, maybe she's just caught up in her work..\" I stay in the store for about 20-25 minutes picking out birthday cards and bring them up to the front. There wasn't anyone available for a couple of minutes and then the same store employee approaches the cash register, doesn't greet me, doesn't look at me, doesn't apologize for the wait and just takes my cards and starts ringing them up, but not before she stood there for a few seconds watching me adjust each card for her so that the UPC code on the back was visible for her to scan easily. Again, stoic face..and not even a thank you. She rings me up, asks if I'm a Hallmark member (which I am) but didn't have my card. She looks it up for me, verifies my name and completes the transaction. There was no smile, no warmth, or friendliness...more of a scowl. She just hands me my bag and quietly says \"Thanks, have a nice day..\" as she walks away from the register. I always give people the benefit of the doubt. Maybe she was having a bad day, maybe there were personal issues I wasn't aware of....And I'm sorry if that was the case. But it was pretty disheartening to have this experience at a Hallmark where customer service is normally exceptional. And if this was \"Stacy\" of \"Stacy's Hallmark\" that I encountered, I hope this review helps change things or that you become more aware of how important customer service is and how first impressions really make a statement (things that are pretty important when trying to run a small business). I can choose to shop anywhere, and on that day I chose Stacy's Hallmark. I don't think I'll be making that choice again. Thank you and good luck.", "business_id": "GP_OhR757bXYSXd-RuV0jw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h7v_M_0-YVpSVZ2WD7FpAA", "review_id": "V6539qJ-bxOhTcFEd5rcQw", "text": "Handy.  Close-by.  If it's an emergency, they will generally see you asap.  There has been a couple times, over the course of 6 years,  when they have been booked when I needed a vet immediately, and I think twice I went to the desert ridge location.  (With 3 dogs and 3 cats, the need has arisen a few times that we needed a vet NOW).  \n\nGenerally they see you pretty efficiently, but of course they will suggest things that I feel are not merited to add onto a bill, but it's your right to question their additions and refuse, should you wish.  I've never found them to be arrogant or pushy, they will easily offer other options, or be ok with your decision.\n\nDuring 1 extremely difficult period with our beloved Rottie, we had her going between the outrageously expensive Sonora Vet and here, they were very understanding to the emotional distress we were experiencing with regards to her cancer and a broken front leg.  They were happy to provide us with care on the side, and in between vists @ Sonora, for a fraction of what was quoted at Sonoran.  \n\nSadly, it came to a point that her quality of life was no longer conducive to allowing her to continue in the state she was, and it when it came to making the horrible and very sad decision to allow them to put her down, the entire staff were so understanding, caring, and totally sympathetic to our demise.  They allowed us to hold her, cradle her and pet her the whole time.  We were allowed as much time as we wanted before, during and after the whole life-altering circumstance.  They even sent us a sympathy card, signed by all the staff, after the terrible ordeal we went through.\n\nWe'll keep going back.  Which reminds me, our 2 other dogs are both due for their rabies and annual visits.  They hold weekly clinics where they waive the exam fee (around $25 per animal - it adds up!), so I need to inquire when their next clinic is.", "business_id": "ou5bnv1BPjJqYon6E1dilQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KZhgLdgb_6excir91H9LhA", "review_id": "JOGv3eDGtI-HkfaS0XW6XQ", "text": "They only care about making money and not the well being of the pets. They always try to up sell extra services that are unnecessary. Recently, I took my dog for a rabies vaccination because they sent me a reminder in the mail that he was due for his shot. After the shot, we received a receipt and no further information. The vet never asked me about my dogs past shot records. It turns out your dog only needs rabies shot every three years. When we asked them about it... They said they gave us paperwork and told us it was every 3 years but they didnt. They were just giving him the shot and collecting money.. No questions asked. How unprofessional! I will never take my 5 year old chihuahua back again.", "business_id": "ou5bnv1BPjJqYon6E1dilQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Z6Kz5DOd0-W3t_FoQIELAg", "review_id": "dmuVcpCmap9Sg4hYVBunlA", "text": "We have two dogs and joined the Banfield plan, with the full intention of getting fantastic service while saving money. (Banfield offers a plan where you pay monthly per pet and get free office visits with basic vaccinations included, and discounts on services/medications outside of your plan. We pay $25 per dog monthly). We have been incredibly disappointed, and here's why:\n- Our office visits are never free, the doctors always find a way to charge you for something. One time one of their vets tried to talk us into a $150 test to see if she licked a poisonous toad.. seriously?!? \n- I never feel like we are taking the dogs ta good, honest vet - Banfield feels more like a corporation that needs to hit a certain number every month - hence why they are always billing you for things you don't need and overcharging you.\n- With our plan, we're supposed to save money. However, I've researched local vets and their services are nearly half the price than my \"discounted ones\"\n- Every time a Banfield vet prescribes our dogs medicine, our \"discounted savings\" are nearly TWICE what the medicine is priced at online.\n- They are VERY sneaky with their plan. They do not tell you when they are renewing your annual contract. Once it's renewed, you cannot get out of it for a full year (we have tried SO many times). Of course this was never discussed when we initially signed up for it. Only in the fine print of our numerous page contract.\n- I'm disappointed with the quality of healthcare the dogs have received. Nobody seems to know the answer to health problems when I take them in there. I'm still waiting to hear back from a fungal culture they took 11 days ago, our poor dog is still covered in a rash. \n\nOverall, I'm convinced Banfield and their animal plans are a scam. Support local businesses, save money and take your pets to a local pet hospital. Our contract is up next June thank goodness - that cannot come soon enough!!\n\nI posted this same review for the Desert Ridge location because we have taken our dogs to both (in hopes that one was better than the other) - unfortunately, we had the same experience.", "business_id": "ou5bnv1BPjJqYon6E1dilQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R5e1wXS37ApkFChanXDl9w", "review_id": "MSxvJyATVgOCoUsTkuqWnw", "text": "Banfield is way overpriced and after finding a much better vet (honest, more knowledgeable, not focused on money) I realized how crappy this place really is. Would NOT recommend. I have yet to know someone that has had a positive experience with any Banfield, but this is the location I have personally used.", "business_id": "ou5bnv1BPjJqYon6E1dilQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1K1txt1_9Olsiuw79ENXqQ", "review_id": "GF4qQU0lmlVWvzhtqhaPfQ", "text": "Just waiting for my contract to end. In an emergency you CAN NOT get your pet seen. My puppy was dying from Parvo and they would not fit him in.They told me to go to a pet ER...why am I paying for this  insurance?? I found a vet that is not sales driven...and cheaper than my price with \"insurance\". Horrible....I have steered multiple friends away from this mistake since I have signed up. Never again.", "business_id": "ou5bnv1BPjJqYon6E1dilQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "FMea4HzSe073TXNnMGb40w", "review_id": "mEhu12iVjRU0ak7Ye7R1rQ", "text": "Don't let the suit's fool you...\n\nI don't hang out in Paradise Valley too much, however I went to meet with a local radio/writer celebrity at the local starbucks. As I pulled in to the parking lot I noticed Ambassador Fine Cigars. After the meeting I took a stroll on down to the store with my wonderful mocha. First saw dood in a suit smoking and I was like ok nice. Then old guy came with a suit and I was like oh damn these guys work here!!\n\nAfter all that noise, I was thinking what the hell did I walk into... the prices are going to be outrageous! I asked him where the Padron's were and he kindly showed me. This walk in humidor was like no other walk in humidor. HUGE, packed, humidity was great! \"Just push on the door\" the kind gentleman said. I was expecting it to slide open automatically like home depot or something.\n\nWalk to the Cigars I was looking for, Padron 1926 #1 $20.70, Padron 1964 Imperial Maduro $14.70. (prices subject to change over time) These prices were about five dollars cheaper then other local cigars stores in Scottsdale. The other guy on the couch welcomed me back to smoke as the kind old man was telling me we sell all of our cigars at suggested manufacturers retail price. \n\nI will be going to this store again, saving money and smoking fine cigars from Ambassador!", "business_id": "jWzSdxU0IkIAOsT2Rubedw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TxOR39w0Mlbd4h1siXyb_w", "review_id": "dkZYgEIwIhmFemAn5ItH_A", "text": "The other two reviewers are right on target. This is a fine tobacco shop in every sense of the word.  And their prices are very competitive. They carry all of the best brands and have a large selection to choose from. My girlfriend bought me a travel humidor from there and it did'nt fit my ring size of smokes so I returned it and they couldnt have been more gracious about it.  \n\nThe owner, Vartan is always dressed to the 9's and is an old school tobacconist in every sense of the word. He takes a fine smoke very seriously and knows his business.   Dell is person in Ambassador who is very professional and makes you feel like a king.  I would go there more often if it weren't just a bit out of my way.  Also the only other thing I can say about it is there hours are a bit limited.  I think they are only open until about 7PM most nights.  If I lived a little closer I would be in there all of the time. But if anyone asks my opinion I give Ambassador Cigars a very enthusiastic thumbs up!", "business_id": "jWzSdxU0IkIAOsT2Rubedw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CGRUlp7Ov5kqYxZz8KvWZQ", "review_id": "LbjPqZ4xDlBTLRWnGFvQZQ", "text": "An oasis in the desert!\n\nI have been a customer at Ambassador Fine Cigars for the past 5 years and I can say there is no better place to purchase and enjoy a cigar in North America. The Staff (Nick, Del, Josh, & Grady) are extremely knowledgeable and willing to assist in locating the perfect cigar or accessory. Vartan, the \"Ambassador\" (owner) of this fine establishment is a one of kind host! His knowledge and style are world class. The spacious walk-in humidor has everything a cigar lover could dream of and more. If you are a cigar novice or want to learn about the fine art of cigar smoking the Ambassador family will take the time to answer questions and make you feel at home. We are lucky to have one of finest tobacconists in the world in our backyard. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the good life!", "business_id": "jWzSdxU0IkIAOsT2Rubedw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xO2MH7G6RvmkgnMXH8HAiw", "review_id": "nyIt82Nbq3MOP-V2LqsscQ", "text": "My favorite smoke shop I've ever been to. Great atmosphere, massive humidor (probably as big as they get) and incredibly knowledgeable staff.  Not only that, but they don't even mind if you just bring a cigar in from somewhere else and smoke it there. I brought in a cigar I bought off the internet (which wasn't even that good although it got rated a 90. I found out I hate Olivia cigars) and smoked it there, but still bought a cutter just so I didn't seem cheap. haha. They didn't mind at all. Overall, as long as I live in Arizona I will be going to Ambassadors and no other smoke shop for my cigars.", "business_id": "jWzSdxU0IkIAOsT2Rubedw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z7WnKuTCFnWdB9NMTtWI7Q", "review_id": "_jWLdFROqs8BUtQpgKPZaw", "text": "Wow. What a beautiful store. There really is no comparison when it comes to cigar shops in the Valley. Ambassador excels in just about every aspect. \n\nThe best part of the experience is the personalized attention from Mr. Seferian, the stores owner. Mr. Seferian obviously cares deeply about his customers, and knows a great deal about cigars. Highly recommended.", "business_id": "jWzSdxU0IkIAOsT2Rubedw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0GqWfH9J19mATd5k-BOwyg", "review_id": "pioPi2LnIR6QY8ssPi7Anw", "text": "As a Native Phoenician who now lives out of state I come here every time I visit family and friends.  The merchandising of this business is incredible.  Even if you are not into cigars you will be wowed by the display cases and the way they are laid out.  It is masterful and graduate level stuff.\nThis business is truly a place that backs up what they say on the web site.  The staff is very friendly and helpful and it  comes from example from the top, Mr. Seferian.  He is a cigar afficianado supreme and so courteous.  The selection is second to none and the atmosphere to enjoy your cigar is superb.  As a bonus, most of the people there introduce themselves to you.  Very very friendly.  If I lived in Phoenix, I would be a fixture at this establishment.  It is off the charts.  In terms of doing all the little things that make an establishment a masterpiece, this place has all things covered.", "business_id": "jWzSdxU0IkIAOsT2Rubedw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DdTeogCxVNhFNSymlXHQYg", "review_id": "QWGuXDHOLZkXoFleSA9_Lg", "text": "Vartan was my \"Master Yoda\" when I started cigars in 2006.  If you buy a few sticks, he'll pick one that he thinks you might like, and throw it in gratis.  If you get a dud stick (het, it happens), he'll replace it.", "business_id": "jWzSdxU0IkIAOsT2Rubedw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4Z7ZaiQe4Fteo_At7pDZdg", "review_id": "scFyZAeT302ja-AvQvdLWg", "text": "Best shop hands down. Ambassador's does not disappoint.", "business_id": "jWzSdxU0IkIAOsT2Rubedw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3MSa_fdxgsaY9yF9vqmeUg", "review_id": "rGfAEujQzV7N0ITCOTGHWw", "text": "These people are so helpful. They don't care if you are new to cigars or not. Great service and selection.", "business_id": "jWzSdxU0IkIAOsT2Rubedw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TJRBA15ziLkf5chQrCrzHA", "review_id": "DOtlNPX5OLeW4ZCaSzZgXA", "text": "As I don't visit many Cigar Stores, I have to say that the staff here is very knowledgeable about their products.  They take the time to educate you and answer all your questions.  You see people from all walks of life coming in to get what they are looking for in a fine Cigar.", "business_id": "jWzSdxU0IkIAOsT2Rubedw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6r5WTu_8ljKU2zVrhgABMA", "review_id": "HPfUCqkE_jMqbSo1xWzlhg", "text": "Vartan what can you say about him that hasn't been said. A true gentleman, a humble man, a generous man... hospitality is A++++ at Ambassador. Make time to burn", "business_id": "jWzSdxU0IkIAOsT2Rubedw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_ZQT48HOyrUvjw12IQSo5A", "review_id": "CAAPoVecv6o1KjqyRuOfNA", "text": "Excellent experience and very knowledgeable.   Great job guys, we'll be back!", "business_id": "jWzSdxU0IkIAOsT2Rubedw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6_El41MNuIruXX4dYKNoKg", "review_id": "27LOsEwDRkO9xtg4mbT6IQ", "text": "Gorgeous store, helpful staff, comfortable lounge, great ambiance, best cigar shop I have been to in the United States at least.", "business_id": "jWzSdxU0IkIAOsT2Rubedw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yMJjrD027Z201c7agN5YUQ", "review_id": "bkJiuW8zKYZqodOVSwuuAw", "text": "Not big of a store but very well organized. Nice and helpful staff.", "business_id": "zDtaHLllku4Ontem46HyGQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pQ6ij6cOBRB3yJGHbVZHUQ", "review_id": "GK_tsmuxk9ZGzDawTw4lXA", "text": "The store itself is OK, but the bathroom is DISGUSTING! (See Photos)", "business_id": "zDtaHLllku4Ontem46HyGQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NNdfPF-UhvLB8FxbsuSC5A", "review_id": "jFhzdG5ZaMDA01bo6KsUBw", "text": "Usually will let me price-match products with OfficeMax and/or any online advertising companies.  Great friendly employees too!", "business_id": "zDtaHLllku4Ontem46HyGQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PS0lCxjGNeUrKxYSdpW-Aw", "review_id": "hH23LEA7bp7lDxfXT_q0dQ", "text": "Came here the other day trying to find a new bed set but had no luck. Prices on certain things are just through the roof and ridiculous. On the other hand Bed Bath and Beyond does have a huge selection of everything you need for you home. MANY choices of bathroom sets and kitchen supplies. My boyfriend was trying to find gray and forest green towels for his bathroom and we went to a dozen places only to find them here. While Target and others only offer in season colors with a few basics I think Bed Bath and Beyond has every color towel imaginable! \n\nThey usually send 20% off coupons in the mail and through the Sunday ads of the AZ Repub. Will come in handy with those prices!", "business_id": "rhxBsu0k_BddgjOP9MYdeA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "h7v_M_0-YVpSVZ2WD7FpAA", "review_id": "dGuQDhH6NZnNCMuSwHx2jw", "text": "Customer service is always top notch - returns always easy, greeters always helpful.  \n\nI have never had a problem using 2,3, 4 or even 5 coupons for 20% off or their $5 off discounts either.  \n\nGreat clearnace, good end of season sales, amazing selection of colors for bedroom or bathoom.  Excellent space savers & container suggestions for clutter.\n\nLove their glassware like Ridel & Elisch & Mikasa stemware.", "business_id": "rhxBsu0k_BddgjOP9MYdeA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M31fQaXjn54y-Rx8ADjldA", "review_id": "pGrWsdTpzP5Volc6E9kVKw", "text": "while I didn't purchase anything here the service was super fantastic!   I was looking for a specific item that they did not have, the lady that helped me out spent about 10 minutes looking online to help me find someone locally that might have it.    Thank you and well done folks!", "business_id": "rhxBsu0k_BddgjOP9MYdeA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KLekdmo4FdNnP0huUhzZNw", "review_id": "e2dOMycR4JQWUB38mTQdJw", "text": "Very nice experience. I went to get a new set up for the bathroom- shower curtain, trash can, rug, towels etc...they only had the curtain and the trash can but they ordered the rest for me- no charge for shipping and I even got 20% off! YAY!", "business_id": "rhxBsu0k_BddgjOP9MYdeA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UZNeMvwshIjxIUunnDPZOg", "review_id": "LOI4rPDNSKGoklJEWBSYLg", "text": "use you coupons! they never expire!", "business_id": "rhxBsu0k_BddgjOP9MYdeA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5lq4LkrviYgQ4LJNsBYHcA", "review_id": "ZNe1MsPHrFdNlYKhX1xQRw", "text": "...they only offer 20% off because their prices are marked up 25% from nearly everywhere else.  Shop the clearance to get some deals, otherwise not much found here can't be found at Kohl's, Wal-mart, or one of the major department stores for less.", "business_id": "rhxBsu0k_BddgjOP9MYdeA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fl6oI21uXoxVMwfR6lFanQ", "review_id": "kgEpIeUtuE9jZg9jkcU2fw", "text": "Who doesn't love the 20% off coupons. Best marketing strategy ever! Whether expired or in multiples, the cashier always takes them with a smile and never with hesitancy. The employees, in general, are always friendly and willing to help. \n\nOn my last visit to B B & B I noticed a section of the store that usually sold artwork and garden decorations has now morphed into a small drug store dubbed the \"beauty and wellness section\" offering toothpaste and other toiletries I am not familiar with seeing at this store.. While I have never purchased bedding from here (I think some items are marked up to allow for the 20% off coupon) my two bathrooms are elegantly decorated thanks to Bed Bath & Beyond.", "business_id": "rhxBsu0k_BddgjOP9MYdeA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ky9pQ8AKufvZ63IxR41jGg", "review_id": "x1vJBZtcTch5CcObXO0vpg", "text": "Well I learned something very interesting today that may cause me to frequent this locale more often in the future. The 20% coupons that we are ALWAYS receiving in the mail......DON'T EVER EXPIRE. The manager was talking to a customer today and she informed her that while the coupons do have expiration dates on them.....DO NOT THROW THEM AWAY. You can also use multiple coupons as well for the same item.....which can add up to some pretty good savings especially for BIG TICKET items. I don't think you will save much on other items in the store because they do mark things up pretty good....so even with the discount savings you would probably come out better at another department store. The store is very large.....great selection....awesome staff.....and has outstanding customer service. The store is very neat.....clean....well lit.....and organized. Eat, Drink, and be Merry my Friends!!!!!", "business_id": "rhxBsu0k_BddgjOP9MYdeA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oLrW_YDg30SFROVC6HbChQ", "review_id": "OshDNAXiHRady1y7hLxYZg", "text": "Soooooo... I'm at \"Bed, Bath, and Beyond\" in Paradise Valley picking up items for a trip to Texas. I ask the associate who works there where I might find \"Black Hair Care Products.\" She walks up and down five aisles and is unable to locate products for Black hair.  She calls another associate who also walks up and down the same aisles and is also unable to find anything for my hair.  \n\nAs embarrassed as I was, the expression on both of these women's faces was heartbreaking for me because they both had to acknowledge that there was nothing for my hair on the shelves. Graciously they call their manager, Bryan, who walks over to me and says, \"We used to have a whole row of product for that kind of hair but no longer carry anything for Black hair. Not enough is sold so we discontinued selling the product. \"\n\nI know that not everyone will  understand why this HURTS my heart, but in \"2013\"  for someone to tell me that \"Black people\" are not worth a space on a shelf speaks volumes about why we as a country can't move forward!  I have friends and family members from every race, creed, and walk of life and  am completely enraged at what I just had to face.  I do not know anyone more culturally sensitive then I am and find myself frustrated that the gentleman that I just spoke to could not understand why I was so upset.  \n\nThe moral of this story, forgive but never forget that we have a long way to go.", "business_id": "rhxBsu0k_BddgjOP9MYdeA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9Ed3K3S9r63bCsTgFZ0uEg", "review_id": "_-BbzfMZ0N0NcaTa3q3EWg", "text": "Wow! The customer service I only minutes ago received forced me to use the new posting via mobile option. Every one of the employees we came in contact with was amazing. They knew their departments, helped in others and if they weren't sure made sure someone who did know was available. The manager, Todd, even though he was not a gift wrap aficionado, went and found the perfect box for our needs. The lead? Of the fragrance and future food and wine area just happens to be a former wedding planner and not only helped us wrap (read, did it for me) but seemed to enjoy it. \n\nAmazing. I wish I lived here, or they ran my local store because leaving them will hurt. \n\nGo here people.", "business_id": "rhxBsu0k_BddgjOP9MYdeA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ajYMtA6UN8nn9Dz7nFbLdg", "review_id": "VCy0a5ysXsTcENEj-mYWxQ", "text": "Bed Bath and Beyond stands out as the place to go when you're dressing up your bedroom, bathroom, and beyondroom. We like it so much that we put it on our wedding registry. I give this location 5 stars because it's simply the best BBB I've ever been to. \n\nWhat's so great about this location? \n\n1. An integrated Cost Plus World Market with huge assortment of specialty foods and beverages. On certain days, they've got mimosa samples.\n\n2. Amazing customer service. We really felt welcome. They even did a great job of helping us with an online-order return. \n\n3. A special post-wedding discount for couples with a registry. Basically, you go in, they'll print off your registry, and give you a discount on your total purchase that day. There was even a continental breakfast for those who showed up for the occasion. I don't know how often they do this, but it's a tremendous idea. \n\nCome on, it's Bed Bath and Beyond! And, I'm a shameless fan.", "business_id": "rhxBsu0k_BddgjOP9MYdeA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jXp0eFDh_LNO8JfcGlV3pw", "review_id": "reuaLke3uX3-ntRycXplqw", "text": "This Bed Bath and Beyond keeps getting better they already had a personal care and beauty section; now they added a World Market food section. This new food section is bigger than the food section in a regular World Market store, with wine and beer along with all the gourmet foods you usually find in the standard stores.", "business_id": "rhxBsu0k_BddgjOP9MYdeA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tzgvnA_XwOMUuGPOAVZwFA", "review_id": "SAytpcxhGseKXO64OH_Z-g", "text": "Hands down the best specialty toy shop in the Phoenix area! \n\nI have been a loyal customer of Toy Anxiety since they were Empire of Toys on 12th street. Each time I walk in, I'm instantly transported back to my childhood and amazed at the variety and selection of new/vintage action figures,prop replicas and many other items I could only dream of as a kid. \n\nThe staff is friendly and knowledgeable of the products available in the shop and I have often been stuck in many nerd conversations while visiting. \n\nIf you're a serious or beginning collector, want some toys for your kids (the dollar bins are always ravaged by happy kids), or just want a blast from the past, Toy Anxiety is a place you want to check out if you haven't already.", "business_id": "9AwAmDwjNX_WUuhSdYTKQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7brf9WC0Gr_7bUBXEHs9FA", "review_id": "Bzy5iAbc4suUlj1UaLVuoA", "text": "I found this place one day while waiting for my food at Dragon Palace.  I am not the nerdy toy buff and collector type, but this place is fun.  Lots of fine new and vintage toys starting at $1.00.\n\nI was able to find some great Star Wars toys for my son as well as some classics including The Beatles Yellow Submarine.  In addition, plenty of Marvel and DC Comic based items.\n\nThe store is open from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.  It can be a challenge to find open.\n\nThe staff is helpful and knowledgeable.  \n\nFrom my experience the customers are truly originals!  My first time in the store an Elvis impersonator told my four year old that he is pushy and rude.  I will leave it at that..........\n\nSome of the toys are from McDonald's/Burger King which is a good thing.  I would rather get my son the toy here than go to the fast food h*ll and pay double to have some unedible food type items in a card board box.\n\nIf you are around the area, check it out.  Even if you are not into toys, this place will likely bring up some position memories of yesterday.", "business_id": "9AwAmDwjNX_WUuhSdYTKQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UcK4EvQ96l3p2QlIg7QtxQ", "review_id": "QAbs_JHFKgNrwx2GacFqLw", "text": "I was in Phoenix last weekend for the first time in 12 years. I remember visiting an amazing toy shop called Empire of Toys...after doing some research I ended up finding them to have changed names to Toy Anxiety. Toy Anxiety is a great collectible toy store with hard to find new and old toys from Star Wars, Gi Joes, Marvel and super hero toys etc. I being a huge star wars toy collector was quite impressed with the selection of vintage figures and accessories the store had. It was also nice to see fairly reasonably priced items on many toys that are not so common to see these days. I thought Toy Anxiety could have had a little better selection of newer Star Wars figures and been more negotiable with the prices. Overall I would def visit again next time in the Phoenix area. 90/100 Duke it!", "business_id": "9AwAmDwjNX_WUuhSdYTKQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HPxji3cX5H460ECCgtnGHw", "review_id": "pU7VXz36IpZTccgjX2dAUw", "text": "When most people think \"toy store\"  the first thing that comes to mind is Toys 'R Us, or something similar.  If you are like me, and lucky enough to have visited Toy Anxiety, it is surely the new standard for toy stores.  The place is packed full of toys; old, new, pre-loved, collectible, classic...you name it and they have it.  When you enter the stores' jam packed full of toys location, you can't help but be overwhelmed.  After orienting yourself with the layout and \"zones\" it turns in to a real life treasure hunt.  There is something for everyone here. \n\nOne of the things I love most about this place; There are a few plastic chests of drawers full of $1 toys, the perfect distraction for a toddler that would otherwise be tearing apart originally packaged, extremely expensive action figures or \"riding\" an AT-AT, thus allowing the adults to enjoy Toy Anxiety to the fullest.", "business_id": "9AwAmDwjNX_WUuhSdYTKQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 8, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "VPXgY9lGJF3XC4ZpusxNuA", "review_id": "44z5ZmdkYVGMdTn66IQhhg", "text": "This is not a toy store for children.  This is a toy store for grown men who collect small, plastic figurines (yes, I said figurines) molded to resemble characters from their favorite movies and TV shows. This may sound odd to some of you but believe me there are more of them out there than you think. If the toys are new, they may claim that they are an investment and that they will be valuable someday; if old they say they want something that they loved as a child to be passed on to their own children for that sense of nostalgia.  Either way, all lovers of toys and action figures will be well satisfied by this place.\n\nTheir selection of comic book based figures was fairly limited but they did have some of the more obscure characters so that was nice.  Lots of \"Star Wars\" of course but I was surprised no Lego versions.  They had some \"Pirates of the Caribbean\", \"Lord of the Rings\" and \"Harry Potter\" stuff that was pretty cool.  Also TV shows like \"Battlestar Galactica\" and \"Buffy\".  I got a cool zombie toy based on the AMC's show \"The Walking Dead\".  They even had \"retro\" toys from \"Terminator\" and \"Back To The Future\".  Awesome!!!\n\nThey did have some truly collectable pieces behind the counter for the big bucks but I am not into that at all.  Most of their items were very reasonably priced.  They even had used toys in bargain bins.  I got a ziplock bag full of dinosaurs for my nephews for just a dollar.  You can't beat that.  They did have gift cards available so that was a big plus, too!", "business_id": "9AwAmDwjNX_WUuhSdYTKQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-M4RgDG7CAkxekZEMvDB-g", "review_id": "vsUEsvaDDPoJm8dveA4hpg", "text": "Still miss the old name but still best toy store in the state", "business_id": "9AwAmDwjNX_WUuhSdYTKQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kKHbPKo_PzAMtbLA_8poWg", "review_id": "k-7i3TNxrfqojayV1d_H5g", "text": "This place has a very expansive and cool eclectic collection of toys/figures/playsets/related memorabilia. Priced reasonably and all in good shape. The staff is friendly, helpful and knowledgable. I have gone to many toy shops in Oklahoma ( from there was just visiting the Phoenix area) and none of them can hold a candle to what this shop offers in all of the areas of available stock, customer service and price range. If you are a toy collector, you definitely need to visit this shop if you are in the area.", "business_id": "9AwAmDwjNX_WUuhSdYTKQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y1pcDeo5NWpYOjGdAvr05g", "review_id": "JTUUQNlYOgmgrQRthk-1qw", "text": "This place is awesome. Just bought a loose super powers darkseid. Will def be back for more. Lots of loose figures. Great prices and friendly staff.", "business_id": "9AwAmDwjNX_WUuhSdYTKQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IRSBSzkex9_UgNRCJHLE2w", "review_id": "6-uqo1pECTDrnw5R7yeL5g", "text": "Such a great place! Toy Anxiety has a big selection of new and old, well priced, rare and cool toys!  Staff was nice and friendly which makes a world of a difference!  I will definitely be going back for more....Thanks Toy Anxiety!", "business_id": "9AwAmDwjNX_WUuhSdYTKQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XNXr0menzYoqbyTWSXJUxA", "review_id": "XyzI7jHmMzb8z--EV6ZV5A", "text": "Awesome store! My best friend loves Star Wars and loved this store. Lots of Star Wars collection!! Staff was very friendly and helpful. I will be back again soon!", "business_id": "9AwAmDwjNX_WUuhSdYTKQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LmCkhilB78gPm8uIU5nCWQ", "review_id": "WGUuY10c3kxvcXHVmWid4w", "text": "I go to Steve (Slava) quite frequently (as in, whenever the hair gets long) and the fact that I drive all the way to his location from my castle in Tempe should tell you that it's for a good reason. His rates are good, the quality of haircuts is very consistent and you can even ask for a neck shave with an actual straight blade. He is careful, yet efficient and quick. Don't forget to tip well!", "business_id": "LBCu6fZIcsv5PDFXOOEodw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vUPDYpf-7N_Shy5EZrKv_g", "review_id": "2JvmyrkXq9kPMTZUT1M2lw", "text": "Steve is one of the few shops that can still do a decent flat top.  He is in my neighborhood, so it is great for me - convenient.   Steve is personable and the shop is inviting.  I love the hot towel and back-vibrator massage.  I have been going to Steve for years, great service product!", "business_id": "LBCu6fZIcsv5PDFXOOEodw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A5R0LkrQubguYcHHrDEosA", "review_id": "lbxNM_pvaYkIEnPDa2Msmw", "text": "A solid cut for a great price. I will be back.", "business_id": "LBCu6fZIcsv5PDFXOOEodw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DnDL0g2p5bepF05uJ1EJwQ", "review_id": "-rddqNn0glzUGbJ5WxAVtg", "text": "I came in for a walk-in today and to say I was pleasantly surprised would be a drastic understatement. Jeff gave me the best haircut of my life and I'd recommend him to anyone. It's a good friendly atmosphere in the store, and the employees are fun and polite. The cost was surprisingly low for how much attention he paid to my hair, and I really appreciated that he took his time to make it perfect, even though the cut was done quickly and professionally. I would recommend this venue to anyone looking for a great men's haircut at an awesome price.", "business_id": "LBCu6fZIcsv5PDFXOOEodw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MquC2cOMxZchy-sSlZyANQ", "review_id": "6rsgyMRFdSMp-jetfQdRCQ", "text": "This place is amazing the price is the best in town the hair cuts are on point never had a bad cut here. It's a family biz and they treat you like your family the barber I use is Jeff all I got to say is you will love your hair cut if you come here!", "business_id": "LBCu6fZIcsv5PDFXOOEodw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DBFcHLo4QP2OAkbENgKYPw", "review_id": "J6KEOR1y5ElBW8PSs3xbIw", "text": "Only place open on 4th of July! Jeff did a fantastic job and has a steady hand with a blade. Definitely coming back!", "business_id": "LBCu6fZIcsv5PDFXOOEodw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QaU1IwDNNctOtVR4DANwEw", "review_id": "EdP68NXvVPoMcbIBzBLZzA", "text": "This office was recommended to me by a friend. Unfortunately, I had a bad experience. The office staff is rude and not at all helpful. They seem too busy to be bothered by even the simplest questions. The nurses and doctors don't listen, and did not even give me the opportunity to ask questions even considering that this was my first pregnancy. I literally felt  like I was being pushed out of the office the 3 times that I went. It took 5 phone calls to finally be reimbursed for the money I paid them.\n\nI would not recommend this office to anyone. I have met several other pregnant women who have also switched doctors after visiting them.", "business_id": "nEaJwY77drRqQkJqcd9LRg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "21tKIwkUpJU4r75bYfR06g", "review_id": "Il_hNJ00Vo1NuvJGLd82LA", "text": "I've been going to Camelback Womens Health for over 10 years.  I see Julie Bergdale the nurse practioner and I cannot say enough good things about her.  I actually followed her from another office she worked in when she left and went to work at Camelback Womens Health.  She is in no way shape or form an in and out type of provider, she is very patient, caring, extremely thorough and compassionate.  \n\nI also saw Dr. Nelson at Camelback Womens Health when I was pregnant and he delivered my daughter.  He is another superb health care provider.  He was always patient with me, never rushed me out of appointments and never made me feel like I was bothering him when I called about concerns.  \n\nI will say that the nurses I've experienced there are a little short and lacking personality, however I'm not there for the nurses to provide me care so I don't think much about that.", "business_id": "nEaJwY77drRqQkJqcd9LRg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "fPHLPrymsyb6WSFFKoMrTQ", "review_id": "YHHAobc8ddd0Cm7PBvWGvQ", "text": "Camelback Women's Health is my choice for prenatal care.  Why?  Well, I really like the easy scheduling, almost non-exsistent wait time (both in the lobby and for making appts) and my doctor, Dr Gregory De Santo.  \n\nThis location (32nd St) is the 2nd location I have visited and actually, is the closer to my house.  Dr De Santo works between both offices, with Tue and Thur being at this one, I believe.  It's much the same here and has the same set-up and benefits as the other (ultrasound machines, lab in office, etc).  I went to the Scottsdale location for so long but think I'll finish out my pregnancy here.  It's just closer to my house... oh and it has no stairs. haha\n\nHere's my review on the other location.. just thought I'd paste it because I'm lazy to rewrite everything...\n\nNow that I've had a couple of visits to Camelback Women's Health, a review is appropriate.  After finding them on an internet search for prenatal services, I called and spoke to a couple of women.  After answering many of my questions over a few calls, I was ready to make an appt.  ask me what my choice of Dr was and I simply ask them to set me up with the one they preferred... enter, Dr. Gregory DeSanto.\n\nI was always told that picking your maternity doctor was quite the chore.  It's joked about in movies and a matter of stress for many women.  I'm a lil more laid back than the average woman about such matters but, after I met Dr. DeSanto, I really didn't see the need to go to a dozen different doctors and stress.  He's relaxing, knowledgeable and does things himself that other doctors pass off to technicians - like my ultrasound.  He did an excellent job explaining everything he was doing, getting great angles of my lil baby and even showing me the gender before others say they can tell.  It was the most amazing experience to see my lil guy flipping around!!  I'd heard other women say that their ultrasound tech didn't tell them much and actually had them worried by not talking and explaining things but, there was none of these issues with DeSanto.  I'm a fan of his calm demeanor and simple, easy-going approach to things.\n\n* Dr DeSanto is knowledgeable, calming and explains things well.  And Jamie was so helpful with many of my misc. questions and helping me get set-up!\n\n* They have their own lab and ultrasound machine in their clinic so you don't have to run around, wait, or make separate appts for lab work!\n\n* Everyone is friendly enough and it feels like a cozy, comfy environment.  \n\n* There is little waiting time before your appt starts and they must keep gaps in the day because you can get in to see the Dr. in a timely manner.\n\nSee ya there!", "business_id": "nEaJwY77drRqQkJqcd9LRg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-k7sU2-Y9VgLqAydR8VQ4A", "review_id": "JZv1FLRMuljPsKM4eNaKnQ", "text": "I am planning to have my first child and I am a nervous wreck about the whole thing; being pregnant and giving birth.  So I wanted to make sure I found an ob gyn that i vould feel comfortable with.  I did not find that in this doctor's office. I didn't get that \"warm and fuzzy\" feeling that I feel a woman should get from an ob gyn office.  \n\nI came to this office because it was close to work and because they are in my insurance network. Even before making my initial appointment I researched for reviews like this on the office and it's doctors.  The reviews were mixed and so I decided to try them for myself. \n\nOn my first appointment I met a medical assistant of some sort. I don't know her name because she never introduced herself.  She seemed to be in a bad mood and was cold!  The whole time I was in the room with her taking my vitals and asking questions, I thought geez lady it won't hurt you to smile!  The NP was fine, she did her job. I later had to see the doctor who I would sum up in one word as weird!  She came in and didn't introduce herself either. Which I thought all doctors did even if you already know their name. \n\nThis doctor's office may be for some, but it just was not for me and I will not be returning.", "business_id": "nEaJwY77drRqQkJqcd9LRg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O0GQA7CYMXAhss8qIKA2sA", "review_id": "4A7I5dn_W5FJcQ-1xHjFQQ", "text": "I was referred by a friend and have had nothing but trouble with this office.  In November I found out I was pregnant and was having issues before my first appt; I had an emergency and had to get in right away and ended up seeing another doc.  I won't give names, but that doctor basically beat around the bush to tell me I was miscarrying instead of telling me flat out.  My husband literally played 20 questions with that doc to get a simple answer.  It was ridiculous.  Also in Novemeber I had the office call me on two different ocassions to reschedule because they made a \"scheduling error\".  As far as I'm concerned thats something they should fix since people take time off to make appts in the first place.  Fast forward to today, another emergncy appt and I just got a phone call from them that they canceled my appt. I am so furious with the way that they run this office.  Try and make your schedule work, don't cancel people.  I'm livid and would not return here if you paid me to!", "business_id": "nEaJwY77drRqQkJqcd9LRg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1tIoMneVWpNSu732A7c_nA", "review_id": "fNEwt7dF2jxDW-OMnFy6yA", "text": "I've been coming to Camelback Women's Health for over 10 years. I see Julie Bergdale for all of my check ups. For my prenatal care, my doctor was Erin O'Sullivan. While pregnant I complained alot about how she treated me coldly, but looking back I was just being pregnant. In the end, Dr. O'Sullivan was on vacation when Dr. Schwartz intervened and chose to induce. Dr. Nelson was the one who delivered my son. All in all I had a favorable experience, they were all looking out for the baby and my health- which is their job, regardless of how I felt. I had mastitis, and again Dr. Nelson took good care of me. Some of the medical assistants can be a little rude (which, not being pregnant anymore, leads me to believe I'm not imagining them being rude). Lastly, I do wish Julie could have been the provider for my prenatal care. Postnatal she was better than O'Sullivan, who kept asking Julie for answers to my breast issues. I'll never go anywhere else. Julie is so great during the pap exam, has always made me feel comfortable during an uncomfortable moment. Sometimes the wait is really really long which makes it tough for work. Stick with early AM appts and the wait shouldn't be too long.", "business_id": "nEaJwY77drRqQkJqcd9LRg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m4l7KJHICvPrIOWM0Y3OdA", "review_id": "u1mJpniHHhjmD-qTDB_MXQ", "text": "Dr. O'Sullivan is a racist.  She and the staff are so rude.  She seems knowledgeable and I don't mind her being direct but speaking down to patients and gossiping about them???", "business_id": "nEaJwY77drRqQkJqcd9LRg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "PO1H81tZBIjRK84sWpCsVQ", "review_id": "SHSKEqwuS07BfmM18xe8xA", "text": "I have been seeing Julie Bergdale, RNP, for about four years now and I can honestly say she is my favorite doctor I have ever had the pleasure of working with. She has great bed (table?) side manner and always makes me feel comfortable. Going to the gyno can be as unpleasant as visiting the dentist or making a speech in public, but Julie always puts me at ease. \n\nI have recommended her to two of my friends, who also enjoy seeing her. Two thumbs up to Julie and the staff at Camelback Women's Health!", "business_id": "nEaJwY77drRqQkJqcd9LRg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YNpH3op-djAkQniQ11Go8w", "review_id": "q2hTceufEcbCk2x42wlJOA", "text": "Best OBGYN in the world - Dr. DeSanto! About to have my third baby, had another OB in another state with DD1, and moved mid-pregnancy with DD2, so I do have experience with other OB's. The office communicates well when I have questions, need an appointment or a change, or on the rare instances my appointment needs to be moved. Dr. DeSanto always listens to questions reasonably, isn't a meds pusher, reassures when parts of pregnancy that are wacky are just natural progressions. When DD2 had her shoulders stuck, he managed to get her out and keep me calm at the same time. He genuinely cares about seeing the baby and having ultrasounds. Unlike many other doctors he doesn't hold back on ultrasounds, communicating expectations for the current and future appointments & post-partum. I love Esther his nurse also. I have seen the NP in the past, she was also magnificent. I don't ever want another OBGYN!", "business_id": "nEaJwY77drRqQkJqcd9LRg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cM9KhjSrO2NcmhbUvf-FiQ", "review_id": "0LOOu9ahOoEAWw5zlEGXqg", "text": "I had the worst experience of my life back in January. \n\nI booked an appointment with CWH because I found out I was pregnant Christmas day. The front staff was so rude on the phone. The girl I spoke to treated me like I was an inconvenience and how dare I call in to book an appointment. I should have cancelled at this point but I was excited with this being my first pregnancy. \n\nOn the day of my appointment I had to wait over an hour for my appointment to start. Then once I was taken back I had to wait another 30 mins for someone to see me in my room. Tracy came and was the nurse practitioner. She was amazing but I hear she is not longer with them. \n\nNow to the tragic part. I informed them that I would be having my 8 yr old son come in for the ultra sound because we were trying to make him feel like his apart of the process. Dr. Nelson came in. Dr. Nelson has no bedside manner what so ever. He proceeded to tell me right in front of my son that I was going to miscarry. He drop the bomb with little to no bedside manner. He could have asked my son to step out and then tell me. Then he walked out with out explaining anything and basically just dipped out. \n\nObviously I was devastated. I came back two days later to give blood work . Again the front staff was rude and dismissive. The girl told me that they MIGHT call me back the next day and if not give them a call whenever. I don't feel this is satisfactory for someone who is terrified waiting to hear if there baby is not going to make it. \n\nI ended up going with another OBGYN to have my medically induced miscarriage. CWH with out a phone call to follow up with me proceeded to send me a $7000.00 bill for a pregnancy that they deemed was not viable in the first place. You would think it would have been written down somewhere that I was no longer going to need prenatal care after I told them I was going to go somewhere else, my new doctor's office called them, and they DIAGNOSED my miscarriage.\n\nOver all this place is extremely unprofessional and is not a good choice for a first time mom or any mom. They obviously do not have the bedside manner to deal with a difficult pregnancy or with a woman who has to deal with a difficult decision.", "business_id": "nEaJwY77drRqQkJqcd9LRg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kGPzMKbcpqk4TuYYa29uUw", "review_id": "q5IX-awE1HWc9KjoAaP-NQ", "text": "My first visit to Camelback was a couple of days ago on the recommendation of a good friend. I was fed up with the questionable, indifferent, and invasive and yet incomplete treatment at my old gyn office. My friend told me so many great things about Camelback over the last couple of years, yet I still stuck with my old gyno thinking things would get better and that their methods were probably the same as every other facility's anyway. But three years and five invasive and useless colposcopies later, nothing had changed. \n\nWell, you know how they say that sometimes you don't realize how bad things truly were until you experience the difference? They're right. \n\nI saw Julie Bergdale, NP supreme and all the hype on Yelp about her is true. The most striking thing besides her kind, smart, funny and compassionate demeanor is that she actually listens, truly LISTENS to you and absorbs your info, even the subtle bits. She wanted to know all about my health history, my concerns, and habits. For the first time since I moved here from CA, I felt like I was going to be cared for properly by my gyno office! (I left my truly awesome gyno of 18 years, Dr., Gerardo Bustillo, back in CA and so regretted it. But now, I think I may have some hope of a great experience again.)\n\nI had to wait longer than at my old place, but that's no biggee because it's only due to Julie spending quality time with each patient. And for that, I'm HAPPY to wait! What good is efficiency without quality? For the first time in three years of living in AZ, I got ALL of my many questions answered. Not danced around or dismissed, but answered intelligently and thoroughly. I'm the kind of a patient who knows my body well and takes the time to read books and studies and asks questions, so I need an office that not only doesn't mind but that prefers well-informed patients. Julie decided to do a full metabolic panel, plus CRP, plus cholesterol (amazing) and a hormone panel to boot based on my family history. This should really help establish a nice baseline from where to work. Sensible.\n\nWhy this was never done at my old office, I do not know. The staff and doctor absolutely hated questions, and as she reminded me many a time, placed the weight of their decisions on predetermined, one-size-fits-all protocols. My last phone conversation with my doctor, (a full 3.5 weeks after a mysteriously painful and stressful biopsy episode that threw my period off by two weeks) was very sad indeed. The gist of it? Apparently everything is the patient's fault at her office, even when monsels solutions may be mixed wrong and cause reactions....Very disappointing, yet not surprising. Nothing had changed. That's when I knew I really had to leave.\n\nBut not to worry. They say many times out of adversity comes understanding and positive change. After coming to Camelback, I know now that my last bad experience served as a painful wake-up call to me about my health and being more proactive and engaged moving forward. For the first time in years, I have high hopes of great care for the future. If the NP is this good, I believe this bodes well for the doctors. \n\nOh, and as a bonus, they have places that do mammograms and bone scans right downstairs from their office, so if you need those like I do, you can add convenience to their list of attributes, too.", "business_id": "nEaJwY77drRqQkJqcd9LRg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jHYoT16yYERAeraRoLIJgA", "review_id": "dbsxVeDJAjhWp3IDLXGR8Q", "text": "I have been a patient for almost a year and found the office using online reviews. I later found out my colleague has been O'Sullivan's patient for several years. \nWait times: Morning appts are the best- I've never waited more that five minutes for a morning appt. Late afternoon appts on Fridays never start on time and it is common to wait 20-50 minutes for the appointment to begin. I prefer later appts so I just plan ahead and use the time to catch up on emails, watch the baby kick, and chat with my spouse. \nFront Office: Katie at the front desk is irreplaceable. I don't know her title or position, but I assume she is the manager because she incredible professional, she makes it her goal to know the patients and spouses by name, she uses the patient's time wisely when scheduling future appts, and she does everything with a smile! The other women at the front desk are never friendly and seem to be put-out when I ask a question on the phone or face to face. They answer the question, but I think they prefer to be uninterrupted. \nDoctor: Erin O'Sullivan is my prenatal doctor and Kathy is her medical assistant. Kathy is a perfect partner to O'Sullivan. She is sweet and excitable and loves hearing pregnancy updates. I enjoy our quick encounters because she is caring. O'Sullivan is awesome. She is not sweet or giggly, but that isn't her job. She is professional, dedicated, and passionate about her career. She is overtly honest with her answers and rarely sugar-coats. She supports natural childbirth and alternative birthing options and will give her professional opinion using years of experiences from the hospital and midwife/physician community meetings. She doesn't give an answer to a question in hopes that you like her answer; she provides you the response she thinks is best. I will continue to visit O'Sullivan for my annual exams and future prenatal exams because although she is not sweet, I know she is passionate and dedicated to the well being of her patients. \nUnexpected Situations: Once, I called the office at 6AM on a Saturday because I was concerned about symptoms I was experiencing. I left a message with the after-hours rep and Dr. O'Sullivan returned my call within about 30 seconds. She answered my concerns, made suggestions, and did not rush off the phone. I could tell that I woke her just because her voice was different, but she did not seem put-out at all. She has told me in the past that she chose a 24 hour career and she embraces it. \nOverall, I strongly recommend this office. Staff come and go so I don't worry about the two I've encountered who aren't customer-service oriented. Katie at the front should be your go-to person so try avoiding the others if you have questions and don't want to have a negative experience. \nKathy and Dr. O'Sullivan are great! I've also met with two nurses, Bergdale and another- once during a last minute scheduled appt (I was experiencing uncommon bleeding in second trimester and O'Sullivan was at the hospital] and once during a routine visit [I rescheduled at the last minute]. No complaints from either appt. The medical team is incredible.", "business_id": "nEaJwY77drRqQkJqcd9LRg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kHI1UedCN7pNnYEknsmqDA", "review_id": "tNCp-phceSSgfV7gt4p-_Q", "text": "I was told about this place by a good friend in the medical field.  I made an appointment with Dr. Steve Nelson.  \n\nDr. Nelson was attentive, patient, and kind.  He told me my options, was very sensitive towards my situation, and was a caring and giving person and physician.\n\nI would recommend Dr. Nelson and the Camelback Women's Health group to women of all ages.  My experience there was 5 star and Dr. Nelson is my doctor from here on out!  Dr. Nelson rocks!", "business_id": "nEaJwY77drRqQkJqcd9LRg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GrrlhpgemJtWlBlxsEbl1w", "review_id": "qqp1sPc5-cYYZQVdxnPcRg", "text": "My issue is with Dr. O'sullivan. She's straightforward, no sugar coating, no emotion, no small talk, just strictly to the point. That's usually not my go to type of doctor but besides the personality factor I didn't have any other reason to switch at the time. \nI guess I should have gotten worried when she prescribed Zoloft for me because I was \"depressed\". I've never been treated for depression nor had any other doctor ever bring it up. I was young, unmarried, still in school and pregnant with horrible morning sickness. Would you be thrilled? I did not take the Zoloft, which now has a huge law suit for birth defects! She also wanted to give me zofran for my morning sickness which I refused to take as well. \nI went into labor at the hospital at 8pm and dilated until about 4 am that morning. Dr. O'sullivan didn't show up until almost 6am. My daughter sat in the birth canal so long that when she was born she was not breathing. My heart dropped when I didn't hear my baby crying. What did the doctor do? Nothing! Absolutely nothing. She stood there looking so confused. The nurses ran the baby over to the table and called a code. Other nurses literally ran in and revived my daughter getting her to breathe. Dr . O'sullivan did not even touch my daughter once while all that happened she just watched. If it wasnt for the amazing staff at good Sam my daughter would not be here or may have had long term effects. Even worse is that the same thing happened to my cousin. Dr O'sullivan was her OB and took a very long time to show up at the hospital as well. My cousin had already had two children so she knew the risks of waiting and told the hospital she's not waiting anymore so go get the doctor on staff. The dr at the hospital delivered her baby with no problems but just imagine if she had waited for Dr. O'sullivan to show up what could have happened.", "business_id": "nEaJwY77drRqQkJqcd9LRg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mlN-spTzIsBHAh8OCWiv9Q", "review_id": "Njo_ZZ1e_H-51U9VQTI8KA", "text": "As pleased as punch I had a very negative experience with my first health care center but now I could not be more pleased. Dr. Nelson is Amazing and so kind. I started coming here on the recommendation of a good Friend. Everything is handled in a completely professional manner. Only one time did I have an extra long wait time but it was explained to me when I checked in. the entire staff is professional and warm. they remember you ever time you return and are always smiling. I would recommend this office to any of my friends!!!!", "business_id": "nEaJwY77drRqQkJqcd9LRg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c6mxBupbVk3QH_V3I0iKzw", "review_id": "0JjyPprDZITidYRhUfGtkw", "text": "I went to see O'Sullivan for a 2nd opinion about other options before deciding on a hysterectomy. Next day, I get a nasty call from her instructing me to rush myself to Good Samaritan b-cuz according to her lab result, I was chronically anemic, making it sound like I was dying; therefore I needed to undergo a blood transfusion ASAP. I was in shock & asked for time to see who can take me. She Insisted I drive myself (which didn't make sense). She reported she has reserved a bed for me & my blood units have been waiting since 9am. I arrived the hospital @ 2pm & was sent to my room to WAIT for these blood units to arrive. In other words, an order wasn't even placed until I arrived. Even worst, it didn't arrive until 9pm. The whole while I was waiting in the \"expensive\" private room, the hospital team kept insisting O'Sullivan reported I was there for a hysterectomy. I was even threatened that if I don't cooperate with the hysterectomy,I would die. I told them I thought I was there for a blood transfusion. After being interrogated for hours, I became to understand getting a hysterectomy would be a \"financial convince\" for O'Sullivan. I saw my PCP after the transfusion & was told I didn't need the transfusion. All I needed was daily iron pills. When O'Sullivan's office called me to \"schedule\" the hysterectomy, I informed them I no longer want services from O'Sullivan & will be seeking services elsewhere. They attempted 2 more times to schedule a hysterectomy. \nJust last week, I received a certified letter from O'Sullivan stating she will no longer provide services for me because I refuse to follow her medical advice. What part of I no longer want her service did she not understand????\nShe didn't care for me or about me, she just wanted to butcher me for her financial sake. As if she had a ballon payment due & I could've been her ticket. It's been 5 months since she & her hospital team threatened I would die. Makes me wonder how many others she has victimized.", "business_id": "nEaJwY77drRqQkJqcd9LRg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X9E2FXFFb4aCoMieka1RKQ", "review_id": "EeeyeROTmp4R8fbsfzUPUw", "text": "I recently stopped going here after 4 years. I was prescribed a birth control pill and not told about the side effects, which landed me in the ER for a week.  I talked to the office afterwards and was told it was my problem, and not the doctor's job to advise me.  Yet I still went back, this time for a hysterectomy consultation. I made the appointment approx. 2 weeks in advance, arranged for time off from work, etc. I arrived and paid my copay and waited nearly 20 minutes, only to be told that the office girl had screwed up and scheduled me with an NP instead of a surgeon, even though I was extremely clear about what I was coming in for. I demanded my copay be refunded and left. I do not recommend this practice at all!", "business_id": "nEaJwY77drRqQkJqcd9LRg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FRVtSCjYQ1vPMRK7yz3XUQ", "review_id": "kA31YA2I3sUmvR8KkSPijQ", "text": "Dr. Nelson is awesome! I strongly recommend him. He's very direct and to the point which I'm sure some people don't like but that's my kind of doctor. I had my daughter in January and now he is my go to gyno. I was very pleased with him. I am a first time mom so I had lots of questions and he always answered them.", "business_id": "nEaJwY77drRqQkJqcd9LRg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h1va1rpJNeFUUaIyvS4efA", "review_id": "pVo0al9y6Wm8Gm8o27K5jQ", "text": "Never Ever recommend this place to anybody. \nMy OBGYN here just wanted to fill me up with pills and plan immediate surgery for issues that had various other option, but she insisted on surgery as being the only way out.\nI thank my stars that I listened to my body and instinct and not her bossiness.\nThis is not a Dr's office but a human dissecting and pill filling factory.\nDon't waste your time going to this place.", "business_id": "nEaJwY77drRqQkJqcd9LRg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9sPv_B3QoNyko7668YkzAA", "review_id": "iaRxEQ7znU9NWlGnfLA2sg", "text": "We were told to get here 15 minutes before our appointment time so we did and paid and then waited, and waited, for more than 30 minutes.  When we asked the receptionist why we've been waiting for more than 30 minutes while most who arrived after us were already seen she said \"well that's just Dr. ???\" as if that's an acceptable reason.\nThen about 10 minutes later the receptionist calls us back over to explain that it will be another 40 plus minutes before we can be seen.  Then she gets rude when we question how they're running nearly 1:30 behind schedule and says \"well you can take that up with them back there or you can reschedule?\"\nOnce we were finally back the staff was nice and friendly.", "business_id": "nEaJwY77drRqQkJqcd9LRg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "obTixVBziFCH0e-EUnAvtg", "review_id": "KTk4IdWSMlgnYey2AQ-n3A", "text": "This was amazing. Do you have a presence on Yelp as well? I would love to reciprocate. \n\nKevin Hardin now heads up the Mortgage Mediation Group at Arboleda Brechner and that means that this law firm is ready to stand toe to toe with the banks as heavyweight mediation champs. Kevin Hardin stands up to the finance giants on behalf of the commoner who is seeking the best legal protection possible when it comes to foreclosure, short sale, and mortgage related issues associated with distressed property situations.\nKevin has successfully helped clients of mine who fall into the regular guy category as well as the affluent category where there are assets that call for real protection.\nAs a real estate professional I find it unconscionable to imagine any of my counterparts listing homes as short sales without directing the client to seek legal counsel upfront. I'm not a legal expert any more than I'm a heart surgeon, and that's why I feel so good about recommending Kevin and his staff to help people sort through these matters.\nSend Kevin an email if you want to learn more about his services.  \n\n\n\"Remember, if you are or know someone that is facing a point today or in the near future where the home is no longer affordable or it no longer makes sense to keep paying and the home is underwater, please call us to learn what legal obligations and rights exist before the home is short sold, foreclosed or walked away from.\"\n\nKevin W. Hardin, CMB, CMC, CMPS\nDirector, Mortgage Mediation Group\nSpecialized Mortgage Paralegal\nArboleda Brechner\nAttorneys At Law\n4545 E. Shea Blvd.Suite 120\nPhoenix, AZ 85028\n888-909-1030\nwww.MortgageMediationGroup.com\n\n\nWant to speak with me about other short sale professionals who can help? Send me an email at John@PhoenixDesertRidge.com and visit http://www.PhoenixDesertRidge.com for information about the Desert Ridge area.", "business_id": "PbMDj1yN6w6Y0LkzbWXo_A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SQBWbbv6X3OXQSOavNZu1Q", "review_id": "-igGHXK7SkR-M3V2FDz1Xw", "text": "Beware! They will try to push you into bankruptcy as this is more lucrative for them.", "business_id": "PbMDj1yN6w6Y0LkzbWXo_A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ASD50ww2JHhJ6ogYBkbyjQ", "review_id": "WNfuJciwSVZvc2W4APiG3w", "text": "These are great attorneys that offer innovative solutions at a very reasonable price.  Personally, they have helped my family in a time of debt crisis get a positive result.  Criticism which says they \"push\" you into bankruptcy is like criticizing a dentist for \"pushing\" you to get a cavity filled.  As it turns out, bankruptcy is sometimes, and quite often, the best option for struggling folks.  Impressively, these guys have beaten down education loan servicers to yield extremely positive results (large principal and interest reductions).  They have been able, through strategic bankruptcy, gain results for their clients that the industry, by and large, assumes are impossible.  They cannot claim they are experts for ethical reasons, but I will say that they have a particular and unique \"expertise\" for representing debtors and student borrowers that is unparalleled in the industry.", "business_id": "PbMDj1yN6w6Y0LkzbWXo_A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "43b2P_20gd7p7uWYzWcmaw", "review_id": "NKIXSSu-sxnGxEcNL7V_HQ", "text": "Excellent Firm!", "business_id": "PbMDj1yN6w6Y0LkzbWXo_A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VZ4mMMnCgs1GbKeS6sYQ5g", "review_id": "0ygKJ2QR3T6B9l_CrnerBA", "text": "Men's wearhouse has always been really hit or miss for me- usually more miss than hit. Had a bad expeerince with the tuxes for my wedding. Same thing with my brother in laws wedding. Same thing with a few other trips. Somehow, this trip was a completely different experience. \n\nHad to get a shirt and tie for a \"dress nice please\" event so I figured, what the H. Stopped in and was greeted by Carmello. Said a nice hello and let me do my thang. After I couldn't find the shirt I was looking for he jumped in to help- The dude was awesome, by far the best service experience I have ever had at any one of their stores. I got my shirt, a matching tie and a new belt, all for about $100- not bad. \n\nHe took my measurements right so I got stuff that is comfortable too (kind of the key to getting me to wear it a second time) and was that perfect balance of offering suggestions combined with actually listening to what I was saying. I can honestly say this guy will bring me back here!", "business_id": "5r4RxFZ51BLcvJQ7Mk_IDA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ky5-rv7r3nnbnRuA_m3UZw", "review_id": "5AZJUMxDz472IknUObNUgw", "text": "Last minute trip east and had to have a sports coat and tie. Went to the MW on Camelback and they had the perfect set up. Problem aw, it was a 2 for1 sale.....man I'm traveling! Don't have room for 2 coats, 2 shirts and 2 ties that I will never wear.\n\nNo can do!! They explain....so my search, just by chance, took me to the MW on Tatum.\n\nEnter Travis and Rich. I explained the situation....and they're answer was \"you get we can take care of you!\"  we found the same coat....the same shirt....and an even better tie!   And they discounted to the sale price for the one set!!  Now that's service!! And that's why I come back!!  To bad the other guy didn't get the memo!!!\n\nGreat job Travis and Rich!!", "business_id": "5r4RxFZ51BLcvJQ7Mk_IDA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PBCTrQ8-G3NWiYTbJiifpA", "review_id": "L6fIs2aKw2oAncEgq3hUTg", "text": "Oh my gosh I had a blast shopping with my brother today at the Men's Wearhouse! Ren was the most awesome sales guy ever and I highly recommend you go see him. I usually hate shopping but Ren made the experience exciting and fun. Please go see Ren for all your business wear needs and tell him Dione and Joseph sent you, you will not be disappointed I promise you. Thank you Ren for everything!", "business_id": "5r4RxFZ51BLcvJQ7Mk_IDA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KQnq1p-PlWUo-qPEtWtmMw", "review_id": "IryqwKFLFEnfnR3YRIIAIQ", "text": "El boyfriend-o had to get some new suits for work, I call him mr fancy. So on a Saturday we drove down here to check out the selection.  The staff was very accommodating and we were in and out with two suits, shirt, tie and belt within an hour.\nAfter a quick swipe of the debit card we were on our way to do other things. \nThe store has a good deal on suits and with an in house tailor its just that much easier.", "business_id": "5r4RxFZ51BLcvJQ7Mk_IDA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KJDymAcoPiW_vuqthGxfpQ", "review_id": "LIoxTcAxtKkb69KQaKDVGQ", "text": "We enjoyed working with the staff at this location to decide on the tuxes for our wedding. We did a fair amount of online research into the color / style we were aiming for and knew which suit we really wanted to see upon arrival.\n\nWe were greeted as we entered the store and the employee walked us directly over to the suit we were seeking so that we could see the fit and ensure it was good to go. The exact size that we needed was not available in the store, however, they were happy to order it for us and it was in within about a week.  \n\nThey do alterations on site, so you don't need to worry about the suit being sent offsite and they take about two weeks to get done (they will rush them for you if needed - we had the time).  Tomorrow we plan to pick up his altered suit and we'll be all set to go!\n\nAll the groomsmen seemed to have good experiences in their local stores as well, so it's not a bad chain to choose for all the men in you party if you are looking for a good national chain to make things convenient like we were!\n\nOverall: A\nGreat experience, quick order fulfillment and alterations on site.  We would recommend them to friends!", "business_id": "5r4RxFZ51BLcvJQ7Mk_IDA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gh2_LticbfRCOlfRXx3fPQ", "review_id": "mBjQylaWs8BKWYsnMLaYCQ", "text": "WORST EXPERIENCE EVER. We went to men's warehouse thinking it would be an easy accessible place to rent tuxes for our small wedding party of 3 plus the groom. When we went in to inquire about rentals we were told that it was cheaper to buy which we thought was weird but we decided to trust the sales associate and buy which ended up costing over $200 per suit after alterations. When we bought my husbands suit, who was the groom we paid a deposit plus the fee to rent all shirts and ties. When our grooms party went in to pick up shirts and ties they were charged for something we had already paid for. The best-man was called to pick up his suit, saying all alterations were done, when in fact the pants weren't even started. The tailor job was awful and fit him horrible, I'm assuming since they had to rush the hemming. We requested all items to be transferred to one store, and of course none if it had been, leaving us scrambling around town trying to get things together. Awful customer service, no one knew anything when our party came in, tried to over charge us when we had our receipts. GO SOMEWHERE ELSE. Not worth the crappy service, crappy tailor job and definitely not worth the stress on your wedding day.", "business_id": "5r4RxFZ51BLcvJQ7Mk_IDA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bmDivXQy-KB4_dPIS9ZA8w", "review_id": "CiquHcZxwGd1oc379ikNyQ", "text": "They are always so friendly at this location. They are also very knowledgeable and will tell you how it really is. At some other pool stores, I have felt like they are trying to sell you on things you don't need. We had an expensive piece of pool equipment break and thought we would need to have it replaced. We dragged it on down to Leslie's and they repaired it for about 1/2 of the cost of replacing it. I refer anyone with a pool to Leslie's - especially this location.", "business_id": "uxdvqXJzwaIpBLak7OAwGg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s9GFWfh4WQTDfvTNOIMXUg", "review_id": "jfm1hAnLw48C-O1OA_vnmg", "text": "My 76 year old mother went in to buy replacement pads for her pool vacuum and was treated extremely rudely by Bob. He was the only person there, busy, and spoke in an ornery tone. I was on the phone listening to him yell and just talk like a jerk to my mom and other customers. Bob needs some anger management classes. And this store needs to ditch Bob in place of someone who can be polite and knows a thing or two about customer service. NEVER patronizing this store again.", "business_id": "uxdvqXJzwaIpBLak7OAwGg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MO7GnIy_E4_4F7T3z7GBhg", "review_id": "TDKbqieZu6tjW89wEwYMWg", "text": "I moved into a new house and we now have to take care of our own pool, I know a bit but Daniel and the team here really know their stuff. \n\nThey have made it really quick and accurate with the WaterLink Spin machine-I had been to another pool place that used the traditional fluid test and besides it taking a while to do the test and get results it just didn't seem accurate. This works! My pool is clear and the family is happy to swim in a once greenish and algae tinted pool. \n\nThanks guys-knowledgeable, friendly, fast and fair service. Not a buy and try this-these guys know customer service and you will be with them long term because they recommend only what's necessary.", "business_id": "uxdvqXJzwaIpBLak7OAwGg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fPHLPrymsyb6WSFFKoMrTQ", "review_id": "qN2GZntvLHMpZjvmo58c_w", "text": "Now that I've had a couple of visits to Camelback Women's Health, a review is appropriate.  After finding them on an internet search for prenatal services, I called and spoke to a couple of women.  After answering many of my questions over a few calls, I was ready to make an appt.  ask me what my choice of Dr was and I simply ask them to set me up with the one they preferred... enter, Dr. Gregory DeSanto.\n\nI was always told that picking your maternity doctor was quite the chore.  It's joked about in movies and a matter of stress for many women.  I'm a lil more laid back than the average woman about such matters but, after I met Dr. DeSanto, I really didn't see the need to go to a dozen different doctors and stress.  He's relaxing, knowledgeable and does things himself that other doctors pass off to technicians - like my ultrasound.  He did an excellent job explaining everything he was doing, getting great angles of my lil baby and even showing me the gender before others say they can tell.  It was the most amazing experience to see my lil guy flipping around!!  I'd heard other women say that their ultrasound tech didn't tell them much and actually had them worried by not talking and explaining things but, there was none of these issues with DeSanto.  I'm a fan of his calm demeanor and simple, easy-going approach to things.\n\nThe reason for taking away a star is that on both visits, I've felt there could be a lil more communication with the the ladies in the office.  The first visit, I told them on check-in that I had 2 appts and even wrote in the information on the sign-in sheet but, they never sent me down to my first appt.  I didn't know there's almost no wait time at this clinic, (unlike other doctor's offices) so I sat there waiting forever and finally ask when it was almost time for my 2nd appt. because I was afraid they were going to overlap.  Luckily, they were able to fit me in for my 1st appt after my 2nd appt but that whole situation could have easily been avoided with a lil more communication.  On the 2nd visit, after my weight/vitals check, I was told to that I needed to start a test but then she left me without any instructions on where to go or what to do after that test.  I think it was assumed I knew the drill already because I am in my 2nd trimester, but that was only my 2nd appt.  \n\nThose lil glitches were barely noticeable though compared to the satisfaction I feel with the clinic overall.  \n\n* Dr DeSanto is knowledgeable, calming and explains things well.  And Jamie was so helpful with many of my misc. questions and helping me get set-up!\n\n* They have their own lab and ultrasound machine in their clinic so you don't have to run around, wait, or make separate appts for lab work!\n\n* Everyone is friendly enough and it feels like a cozy, comfy environment.  \n\n* There is little waiting time before your appt starts and they must keep gaps in the day because you can get in to see the Dr. in a timely manner.\n\nI'll be back next month for my 6 month check-up!\n\nSee ya there!", "business_id": "ZcaBYLRDDY4ecAPDGWBQzA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V38Rd3rsZk50bj74kP2eBA", "review_id": "mBLHgcswfS1PInYP4spwTw", "text": "I found this doctors office when I became pregnant and boy did i wish I would of switched doctors offices, but I'm new to the area and stuck it out. It wasn't so bad in the beginning, but now I wish I was completely done with them. The nurses are rude and complain about actually doing their jobs. They find filling out maternity paperwork to be a hassle and don't fill it out correctly. When your company calls you to inform you of this the nurse becomes even ruder to you and explain that your not their patient. Well I feel i shouldn't have to babysit and make sure paperwork that was sent back twice now should be completed properly and not blow me off. To top it off my doctor seems to now be a complete space case lately and cant seem to keep up with what week I'm on, until reminded by me. I know I'm not the only patient she has and I can understand a few slip ups but it seems to be this way for awhile.", "business_id": "ZcaBYLRDDY4ecAPDGWBQzA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FpjjnbUgV8buQdcHIo6niw", "review_id": "Nj8sbXWX_p1EenuALZPR6w", "text": "I am SO happy with my \"new look\".  I still am getting lots of compliments and both feel and look at least 10 years younger! Both Julie and Debra are very skilled and I cannot imagine trusting anyone else with my face. I tell all my friends, and would recommend  this team to anyone who wants a wonderful  experience that  is performed in a safe and professional setting. Office staff is friendly and I can say that I am extremely satisfied. Botox can be a scary decision for the first time but Julie really made the experience fun .  Best decision I ever made!", "business_id": "ZcaBYLRDDY4ecAPDGWBQzA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O0GQA7CYMXAhss8qIKA2sA", "review_id": "MfvIjhkG2e5NUAW5iR9M8w", "text": "This review is for the Camelback office. This office has been very difficult since I started going there last month for my pregnancy.  I was referred by a friend to Dr O'Sullivan and because of an emergency I was only able to get in with Dr De Santo.  I have had about 3 about in a 6 week time.  The three appointments I had made were made to my convenience, around my work schedule.  I was called three times, once for each appointment to reschedule.  These reschedules had nothing to do with the doc running to the hospital to deliver a baby, they were simple errors made at the front desk.. on three different occasions.  Very frustrating to say the least.  I had to reschedule all three of my appointments and miss work each time.  Every time they called to reschedule, I would still get a reminder call for the appt they had just cancelled (which was automated and after hours).  Not only was that annoying, but I worried I would be charge a no show fee (with their own fault) and would call them first thing in the morning to point out their fault and to make sure I didn't have an appt.  They never sounded surprised that I was telling them that THEY had rescheduled me and that I didn't'  have an appt.  One day, I had to stop by in the morning, first thing to give blood.   I was told that they open at 8--and that was great because I wouldn't be missing work (I just started a new job and really don't want to be coming in late all the time or using PTO), when I arrived at 8 for blood work (along with 2 other women also there for blood work), the front desk informed us that the lab technician is not in to take blood until 8:30am, another break in communication from the front desk.  I would not recommend this office and as soon as I am done with my follow-ups I am out of here!  The doc himself is very knowledgeable but is not moving along with treatment for my miscarriage, and does not listen to mine or my husband's concerns.  He is also not very personable and doesn't take the time to explain things--rather he beats around the bush.   I also enjoyed how at every appt they would ask when your last period was, \"hello, I'm pregnant!  And my last period hasn't change the last 3 times you've asked---look it up on the chart!\"  This office is very unorganized!  They made me feel like a number and not a valued patient.", "business_id": "ZcaBYLRDDY4ecAPDGWBQzA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fPHLPrymsyb6WSFFKoMrTQ", "review_id": "zRxKPoSBu1QcE6TA7iyDlQ", "text": "I've just returned home from another successful visit to Dr. DeSanto and Camelback Women's Health.  This was my 4th visit and each time, I'm impressed by how nicely they can fit me in to a time I need.  They've never canceled an appt on me or even rescheduled!  Plus, with my doctor, I have my choice of different offices on different days.  \n\nThis time, my appt was a special case because I was in an automobile accident last week... yes, a guy rear-ended me in my 6th month of pregnancy!  :(  Of course all I could do was worry about my baby but,  DeSanto put my anxiety to rest with some talk and an ultrasound.  I sat there and watched my lil guy hiccup for a while (while the dr was doing some measuring and checking).  It was relaxing...\n\nIt's especially nice that Dr. DeSanto can answer all of my questions and never seems in a rush.  Guess with his experience, he doesn't get stumped too often.  Maybe I should try to think of an especially uncommon and hard question next time. lol\n\nSee ya there!\n\nPS  I see someone seems to have something against my Dr but we can tell your reviewS are fake.  :p", "business_id": "ZcaBYLRDDY4ecAPDGWBQzA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d00JjSnRS74vxl65brpznA", "review_id": "Lf4g1pAFcg8crPtK5JjiuQ", "text": "Bad customer service.  I was on my third rescheduled appointment (the doctor had to reschedule); I show up to my 3rd rescheduled appointment only to be told the Nurse Practitioner was running 1 hour and 20 minutes behind.  I came from work to this appointment.  They could have picked up the phone to let me know!  \n\nI asked if since I lived up the street if I could come back in an hour and was  told \"no\" they would take me back right away.  To do what?  Sit there naked in a gown for an hour and a half?  No thanks!  Will be going elsewhere from now on.", "business_id": "ZcaBYLRDDY4ecAPDGWBQzA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SJO7x9Qr4FY6yyInxmW_pw", "review_id": "YjRkC_gvDXw6JVerFL5mkQ", "text": "I have no complaints about the quality of the medical care.  It's been very good.\n\nI do have a compliaint about the administrative side of the business.  It seems like whenever I have some test done, I am always told that someone will be in touch when the results are back.  That has yet to happen.  Usually I wait way past the date someone is supposed to be in touch and then have to call.  Half the time they say they don't have the results back yet but it later turns out that they did.  The left hand doesn't seem to know what the right hand is doing.  I'll keep going there for the quality of the care but they could really use a kick-ass practice manager.", "business_id": "ZcaBYLRDDY4ecAPDGWBQzA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SB37ySvE9n2GY0AJi47nug", "review_id": "S3XD0mc7r_0r5GnarVQuow", "text": "The office is conveniently located on Tatum near Paradise Valley. The people who work here are always very nice. Sometimes you have to wait a little while to be seen but at what doctor's office do you not? Last time around my appointment was accidentally scheduled for the other office but they were able to see me here on time anyway.", "business_id": "ZcaBYLRDDY4ecAPDGWBQzA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8VChq_iSlvKE-57xFXzJ9g", "review_id": "cfSxTnpk-DDh6Hazt9RC8Q", "text": "Dr. De Santo is amazing! He took care of me in the middle of my pregnancy with no questions asked and did a wonderful job. This was my 4th baby coming into the world and I knew I was going to have a c-section, I have to tell you I do not have a scar! Its amazing, this was my 2nd c-section so Dr. De Santo cleaned up my previous scar and tissue and left me looking flawless! He truly cares about your overall health as well and will make life improving suggestions to you. Great practice OH his nurse Esther is pretty awesome as well! Don't let being put on h", "business_id": "ZcaBYLRDDY4ecAPDGWBQzA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q5uhpH1pbYWAbzUk_MJRKw", "review_id": "Lr7FVOUmhWPbsE_OOYSGow", "text": "I like Dr. Desantos. He seems nice and caring. I cannot stand office staff. They seen arrogant and occasionally rude. There is always really long wait time. It is infuriating, considering that they Require you to come in 15min before appointment time. I was refused to be seen ( by office staff, not MD) because I was there 10min prior appointment (not 30 as they required for 1st appt. It was not justified medically, girl on the phone did not verify Why I have made an appointment, could have had an emergency)\nLooking for another obgyn now.", "business_id": "ZcaBYLRDDY4ecAPDGWBQzA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QmL4iPF1RBU4xlgelALNIg", "review_id": "lFMSRz2NrM3c1XzTw1gSOA", "text": "I love the fact that I found this office after having a horrendous experience with another OBGYN (Tara brodkin). I don't know how people complain about the waiting time. I've always been helped in time. The ladies in the front desk are very nice and every time I call I've never been put on hold. They ALWAYS answer your questions. I see Dr. De Santo and he's just simply AMAZIG. I trust him a lot because you can tell how knowledgeable he is. He answers all your questions and gives you a lot of ultrasounds to check on baby. I'm so happy I found a doctor I feel I can trust with my first pregnancy. I wouldn't go anywhere else! Even the lady that draws your blood is such a pro. I'm always scared to death to have my blood taken but I swear she takes like 2 seconds and makes it so quick it's impressive.", "business_id": "ZcaBYLRDDY4ecAPDGWBQzA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bGYhneAbaYL9_G4hMVWG-w", "review_id": "itaeIaUHtATsveajL9WsPQ", "text": "There is nothing bad I can say about my experience here. The staff was wonderful, the nurses were wonderful, and most importantly Dr. Nelson was the best doctor I could have ever asked for. He always listened to my concerns and is extremely knowledgeable and reassuring. I wouldn't have anyone else deliver my babies.", "business_id": "ZcaBYLRDDY4ecAPDGWBQzA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0yiMGGZOGEVrbEQBQregXA", "review_id": "5Dcgs17WhzKTItA8rIEkZA", "text": "While office staff seem competent and things move along in a timely manner, I do not sense the happiness or joy of the staff working there coming out through their customer service: minimal to no greeting, same at checkout, with frowns among staff. Perhaps they feel worn, competitive, or restricted, but the energy could be more warm, inviting or welcoming.", "business_id": "ZcaBYLRDDY4ecAPDGWBQzA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RGtpTG4mwDbavyLF2VA6-A", "review_id": "C0k9XNERoVp3jq7LGjyxUA", "text": "Horrible phone service from janae, and very over priced.  They tell you that you have to get all these things before you can get what you actually even need to come in for.", "business_id": "ZcaBYLRDDY4ecAPDGWBQzA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OyXVrebtoQJ1SAr7ZbUaUA", "review_id": "J1difGGGYwKmlCf8NI7fdw", "text": "I cancelled my appointment after waiting over 8 months to be seen because I cannot trust to receive proper care when the office won't even send you a call, email, text or letter to confirm your appointment.  I am a physician myself and cannot believe the office handles scheduling so poorly. I hope the medical care would justify the wait for an appointment but the poor image left by the front office is enough to not want to do business with them.", "business_id": "ZcaBYLRDDY4ecAPDGWBQzA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jeLW8ernpsi9QjKtSeUhng", "review_id": "BCFk3dCCuNVqAumYndyJlg", "text": "Love Dr DeSanto and his MA Esther. Lab Corp lady in here is great too! All the NPs I've come across have been wonderful too. Been coming for 4+ years.", "business_id": "ZcaBYLRDDY4ecAPDGWBQzA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wSWjkL0UIzTovYpH3apvAw", "review_id": "2CTCjCBZMFXD6M3cfxVRgA", "text": "Never had a bad experience at this office.  Everyone was courteous and professional.  The front desk doesn't seem too lively, but they probably take a fair ration of abuse from people (usually the way it goes) so I can understand.  Otherwise, professional and nice.\n\nAlso want to say Tracy Innes is awesome.  Thanks!", "business_id": "ZcaBYLRDDY4ecAPDGWBQzA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-UDZu8sGloFIAIeFBvqK_g", "review_id": "AZDBp5wdJ7AjJffeKE7Y6Q", "text": "The doctors here are actually really good.  The only thing is that their website makes the claim that they have fewer patients so that they can give quality, personalized care and this is just simply not the case.  It is a factory over there.  \n\nI had two procedures done by Dr. Dyer and he is a great doctor, but he DOES NOT DO FOLLOW UPS AFTER A PROCEDURE.  You will go to his assistant for follow ups and if you're having problems, you still won't see the doctor unless she communicates to him that you really need to see him.  The doctors are too busy to follow up with their patients so they have an assistant do it .  I ended up in the ER twice   I was actually in  the office with concerns the day of or day before and could not see the doctor, only the PA who told me everything was normal.", "business_id": "e0B-vLvKxGiGV_pTT7vwcg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-O8exEPYgJ6tjHD7sB2QRw", "review_id": "jZMM7X-X6keWQX4fX_fgPA", "text": "A couple months ago, I had to see an ENT and I had called around to a couple of offices and was very pleased right off the bat by the friendliness and sincere concern offered by the staff at Entegrity over the phone. They were able to fit me in the next morning, which was fantastic!\n\nOnce I was checked in and all my new patient paperwork was filled out (very quick process) I had virtually no wait time before Dr Bailey came in. Again, he showed sincere concern for how I was feeling and offered several options to ensure that the treatment fit my needs.\n\nI've had to see him again for a separate issue and the staff at Entegrity as well as Dr Bailey were consistent with their amazing care.", "business_id": "e0B-vLvKxGiGV_pTT7vwcg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6m_udDRnUR6GI53FVF8fFw", "review_id": "bsHabJKjzOs49shnYk2m0g", "text": "I saw Dr Lykin and thought he was very professional. He'll take the extra time needed to answer any questions and he's very friendly. He took the time to checkup on me at the hospital the day after the surgery. The scar after my surgery was very small and other medical professionals have commented on how good it looks. The office does offer forms on their website that you can fill out prior to your visit which is great way to save time. The biggest surprise was the refund I received because I was overcharged for my surgery. The office probably could have kept the amount which was over $100 and I wouldn't have known. So I think their name is fitting.", "business_id": "e0B-vLvKxGiGV_pTT7vwcg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JgufYQ94cHyEo9b8StajnQ", "review_id": "1mxNTD-A4Vw7svl6GJiGEg", "text": "Dr. Lykins was great...but the office staff was horrible!  \n\nHe saw my two kids (2 and 4) to have tubes removed.  Not sure why I had to come back for the second appointment, but I think it was a $$ thing...anyway, suppose to have surgery in two days and I canceled both!   The office insisted that I had to pay before the surgery (to the tune of $35)...but they hadn't billed for the kids last appointment.  If they had we would be at our deductible and owe NOTHING!  The lady argued with me about it...I was so upset, I have another appointment for the kids on Monday with another ENT to have their tubes out...what a circus!", "business_id": "e0B-vLvKxGiGV_pTT7vwcg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cNVLzGcqyHyMqTNmQFMIOg", "review_id": "SrqEgy3MZZZIG7Fy_FDVMw", "text": "Lacks Integrity, \n\nSo i was referred to Entegrity about a  consultation on possibly having surgery. My visit was  all of about 3 minutes where the doctor took a look and said that i might want to consider surgery. I opted not to do the surgery, and then got a bill for $744.00, of course my insurance paid half but i was on the hook for the rest. I called in and tried to qualify why i would have to pay for a simple consultation, the ladies at billing were matter of fact about what I had owed. $740.00 for a simple consultaion that took 2 minutes.\n\nI would make sure that you know what they are going to charge you before going into their office. I wonder if the insurance companies know that they are over billing when ever they can. \n\nComplete rip off. They should be ashamed,", "business_id": "e0B-vLvKxGiGV_pTT7vwcg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kpbhy1zPewGDmdNfNqQp-g", "review_id": "RwTxg7gRLSbgC4RaeeU52A", "text": "I've known Dr. Lykins socially for several years.  When my allergist told me I needed to see a ENT and that surgery was probably inevitable, I broke my rule of not seeing friends for care or services.   \n\nHe was extremely thorough and went through my CT scans with me to show me what was going on.  He also described in detail what the surgery would entail and what I could expect in regards to recovery.  \n\nThey were able to schedule my surgery relatively quickly which was a relief because I had to be on antibiotics until I could get this procedure done.  \n\nSurgery was yesterday and as far as I can tell, it went great.  My pain levels are surprisingly low (about what they were pre-surgery which is exactly what Dr. Lykins said).  \n\nIt's too soon to tell how successful this will be in addressing the chronic issues I've been having but all in all, the experience was great.  I would highly recommend Dr. Lykins and his staff.", "business_id": "e0B-vLvKxGiGV_pTT7vwcg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UXeOYq4pUlp28HNP-pSBvQ", "review_id": "B7dsCz6TZs0af_39Vc7NUQ", "text": "Entegrity...hmm...a play on words for Integrity?  I don't think so, not even close.  For this office, it's all about the almighty dollar. \n \nI have no issue with the mounds of paperwork I have to fill out each time I come in....but really, how many copies of my insurance card does your office need?  I don't even get upset when I have to sit for 20 minutes before and after I get taken back to see someone.  I'm a bit unnerved when the original issue I came in for is not addressed by the doctor and instead I am herded into other treatments.   I get a little frustrated when I have to jump through hoops to get a refill on my sublingual meds.  I get upset when I get charged a co-pay for a \"check in\" visit for the previously mentioned at-home self administered medication every 3 months.  I get angry when I am charged a $100 fee for rescheduling an appointment.  Had I been dishonest regarding my situation and kept the appointment instead of informing the office (who did not mention the fee during the reschedule), I would have only been charged my normal co-pay.   However, I get REALLY angry when I am condescended to by the staff.  I agree with the other reviewers regarding the staff being snippy, unaccommodating, argumentative and downright RUDE.   They will not listen to explanations, instead they will site \"notes\" that were written by their incompetent co-workers.  Entegrity, do you call all of your customers liars?\n\nBottom line....This office does not value its customers, only their wallets.  Take your business and hard earned cash somewhere else.  I know I will.", "business_id": "e0B-vLvKxGiGV_pTT7vwcg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FNvP88WhJl7sJ3HhAnYPiA", "review_id": "-YYit4R6pfJQvw_sh1QggQ", "text": "Find another ENT specialist! This was the most unprofessional medical office I've ever visited. The ladies at the front desk simply sat and discussed their tailgating party the entire time and ignored my requests for an answer as to why it was taking over 75 minutes for us to be seen by the doctor. They were rude and condescending. I urge anyone seeking a professional, trustworthy ENT doctor to look elsewhere.", "business_id": "e0B-vLvKxGiGV_pTT7vwcg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HNBLSSyj7LaCHkihV24gsQ", "review_id": "D8b_xqwOMZcFXg-uHz6vwA", "text": "My husband and 7-year old son met with Dr. Bailey at the beginning of December to discuss allergy treatment options for my son. I wasn't there, but my husband felt very good about Dr. Bailey, who seems to be a good doctor. However, the follow-up and communication from this office are absolutely horrible and unprofessional. First, we had to transfer my son's medical records from another office. Then, we waited to hear back from Entegrity to know if my son would be a good candidate for sublingual drops treatment. We waited several weeks and I had to finally call twice to learn that, yes, indeed, my son was a good candidate and that I could order the $200+ treatment for 3 months (not covered by insurance) and pay with my credit card over the phone. I did call back (at least twice) to order the treatment and was told I would get another call to pick-up the treatment. My credit card was promptly charged, and after 10 days, I was still waiting for a call back. I called myself (again) to be told I could come pick-up the treatment at any time without an appointment. I came with my husband and son on a Monday morning, and was just handed a case and 2 forms to sign (including a waiver of liability). No word about the treatment. I asked to talk to someone before signing anything, and then was told that I didn't have an appointment, so I would have to wait! We ended up spending a good hour at the office to finally see someone who answered our questions about the treatment. I was told that in the notes it said the doctor had called us to go over the details (neither my husband not I ever got a call from anyone). Dr. Bailey might be good, and the treatment worth it, but the communication (or lack thereof) is appalling. Do something, Entegrity!", "business_id": "e0B-vLvKxGiGV_pTT7vwcg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O697Wc4PEBU0dAZKsKEJ4g", "review_id": "mOzAqRdmF32CsNBzE-rOPA", "text": "Find another ENT never go here ever they have no integrity\n\nMy child had an issue with the medicine and I was promised a call by the end of day.  It never happened.\n\nThe head Dr Dyer will try to push unneeded surgery on you saying your turbines are too big and they need to be shrunken.\n\nI walked in the door and before he even looked at me he told me I need surgery\n\nI actually like DR Baily however, the office staff are so pathetic and rude that it does not matter how good the DR is treat this place like it has the plague\n\nThe women in the office are extremely unprofessional.  They are rude and condescending and \n\nThe office does not call back when they say they will and the office manager is a awful terrible person that cares for no one. \n\nUNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES COME TO THIS OFFICE EVER!", "business_id": "e0B-vLvKxGiGV_pTT7vwcg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gv6GLZ3-bgSs44PtPJR1Bg", "review_id": "7QzcLFW1FoHfTN2t311LNA", "text": "I debated on reviewing this place after my initial visit and thought it wasn't worth it. About 7 months later I had an experience with them again and realized my initial suspicions about them were correct. \n\nLast year I was diagnosed with cancer in my neck & the surgeon who did my biopsy referred me to this place kind of out of nowhere. I had gone to see him on a Thursday for a follow-up (for what was most likely going to be the last time for awhile) & that Monday I was set to start chemotherapy. He thought it was a good idea to see an ENT thinking maybe they could add something to my diagnosis and/or treatment. I thought it was odd to do this so last minute (If I wasn't able to see the ENT the next day...which I was, I even asked my surgeon if he thought I should delay chemo until after I saw the ENT, but he didn't think that was necessary). He was pretty insistent that I go to THIS ENT office. My dad had just got done seeing an ENT for a throat condition, which he (and I) really liked, but my surgeon said he \"never heard of him\" and REALLY wanted me to go to this office (I looked up info on then ENT my dad saw and he has a very good reputation).\n\nI saw Dr. Bailey the following morning. Honestly, I thought he was a good doctor based on the initial exam I had with him. He was thorough & very personable. Since my appointment was scheduled so quickly he didn't have a whole lot of information going in and said he would consult my surgeon and get back to me. I never heard from his office again, but honestly, I didn't think much of it. I was starting chemo and was focused on that. Unless one of my doctors felt it was absolutely necessary to have an ENT involved with my treatment I was fine with never dealing with this office again (not because of Dr. Bailey, like I said, he seemed good) but I already had enough going on with chemo & eventually radiation. \n\nThat being said, I thought the manner in which I was scheduled to come into this office in the first place (and then never hearing from them again) was kind of tacky & it came across like they were just looking for any reason out there to bring in patients (I also understand that my surgeon also shares some responsibility here).\n\nWell, with chemo & radiation complete I recently had a follow-up with my oncologist and he asked about all the doctors I had seen throughout this whole ordeal. He brought up Dr. Bailey (along with my other doctors), and at first I couldn't even remember who that was since I had only seen him the one time. When I said I only saw him once and that was before I started chemo, my oncologist said since technically I DID see him the one time during this whole process he would fax him my latest report (along with all my other doctors). \n\nYesterday I get a phone call from Entegrity saying my oncologist wanted me to come into their office for a follow-up. I thought this was odd since he never mentioned this to me at my last visit (or called me afterwards to tell me this) so I told them I wanted to contact my oncologist's office before scheduling anything (and find out WHY he would want me to schedule something with an ENT). It turns out that he simply faxed them my report (like he said he was going to do), but never mentioned anything about coming back to them for a follow-up. My oncologist's assistant also seemed confused as to why this office wanted me to come back in after 7 months. If the ENT thought there was a reason to come back in based on my oncologist's report that's one thing, but to say my oncologist asked them to schedule me when he didn't is tacky.\n\nAll this just confirmed my initial thoughts that this office comes across desperate for patients. Like I said, I thought Dr. Bailey was good based on my brief encounter with him (which is why I'm willing to give this place a 2nd star). However, I would never come back here...", "business_id": "e0B-vLvKxGiGV_pTT7vwcg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d5LQvGD1x00DvX_WBVgAeg", "review_id": "VgmqCAygjr4k1GkTH4aE1A", "text": "Well this has been my first visit to entrigrity and I wish I had more to review, but I'm still waiting to be seen! Like most doctors offices, they asked me to arrive 15 minutes early. I did. It is now 54 minutes past my appointment time and still waiting to be seen. Hopefully, the doctor can make up for this. Still waiting...", "business_id": "e0B-vLvKxGiGV_pTT7vwcg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FTwlBBkE0ADg-hNEznS1-g", "review_id": "LEXDiq8dpr30_qnBl3aDTA", "text": "Don't go here. I had a lot of issues with the front office lady. She was rude about my records that should have been transfered to the office. She 0retty much did not want to deal with me. \n\nDr bailey was nice but really didn't want to listen to what i had to say and had his own opinions about my vertigo issue. After that visit i never went back.\n\nHe was highly recommended by my doctor but too much hassle and too far for me to dtive.", "business_id": "e0B-vLvKxGiGV_pTT7vwcg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hpVH_OPOPnkYwBAqQXwz8A", "review_id": "8ZuDTXTuyl9FozojyHbtew", "text": "I read the other reviews and only wish I had read them before taking time out of my own day to show up at Entegrity for an appointment. I had taken my daughter to Dr. Bailey in May and Thought he was a good doctor. He wanted to get another CT scan done on my daughter since it had been over a year and was done in California by another doctors office. The office was to call and schedule but never did. I, in the meantime needed to get in myself and scheduled an appointment. Once at the appointment in the waiting room, the office staff said they needed to verify my INSURANCE. they called my insurance and the office staff lady claimed that my Insurance was not in their network. She also claimed to have spoken to the office manager about it and unless I wanted to do a self pay, I would be unable to be seen that day. I called my Insurance company as soon as I left. They told me that they told the front office lady on phone , that they just needed to fill out a pre certification form and whatever balance they did not cover could be billed to patient. Shady? Yes. Dishonest staff as well as completly unable to follow directions due to they not wanting to actually take the time to do paperwork, also very shady. Plus, the office was only concerned that they  may not get paid by patient if a balance? So many things did not add up. My Insurance made notes regarding matter So I can pursue getting answers.  the funny thing is, I made 2 phone calls to the office manager and she has yet to return the phone calls. I suppose they are only at their jobs to collect their paychecks as they run the Doctors business with potential patients into the ground. I would not recommend going to this office only because of the lazy office staff. I feel sorry for the doctors that will and have lost patients due to the carelessness of employees.", "business_id": "e0B-vLvKxGiGV_pTT7vwcg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fl6oI21uXoxVMwfR6lFanQ", "review_id": "R7cZdLtKmsKHSIMHIuyG4g", "text": "My PCP at this office is Dr. Chad Campbell, D.O. and I love him! He really spends time with you in the exam room listening to your symptoms and assessing you current state of health. He and his staff are competent and have great triage skills so if you have a last minute emergency on Friday and call the office, they will be able to fit you in or tell you its okay to wait until Monday. As a Registered Nurse, I am picky about my providers and highly recommend Dr Campbell to anyone looking for a PCP!\n\nAlso, as a side note: For those of you who get caught up in the suffix of M.D.'s and D.O.'s please don't. I know the old school way was MD's and there is this prestigious entitlement around MDs, but D.O.'s actually have an extra class (it's their Osteopathy class they take each semester for their entire schooling) to take in order to graduate so don't dwell on the suffix, dwell on the actual provider!", "business_id": "0-KOpYSe9aQTAfM38f47HQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "r2NdL_2GNog2E3z4u0yjXg", "review_id": "9mNa-c_X58O1aOFV84RI8Q", "text": "When our beloved family doctor \"retired\" , I was so worried about how anyone could even come close to his caring medical skills.  We went through a few replacements and then lucked out with Dr. Chad Campbell.  He listens to our concerns and responds with appropriate treatment.  We like him and hope he stays here forever.  Hey, when your nurse daughter and paramedic son say that they like him - that speaks VOLUMES!", "business_id": "0-KOpYSe9aQTAfM38f47HQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vecR435SMPOCQgutcbRDsA", "review_id": "LREbLhkxOzumKlgZBJs4_g", "text": "Dr. Chad Campbell is a star among other family practice physicians. He has a caring nature about him and has a very open communication style.  His nurse is fantastic- very very caring and always a good sense of humor. I have had many doctors previously, but I owe so many blessing to Dr. Campbell for the tremendous care he provides!", "business_id": "0-KOpYSe9aQTAfM38f47HQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IyketgiuwVoFry2bbqapew", "review_id": "mUBkSm5RzTdsKZ14n6EYhg", "text": "I have been a patient of Dr. A. Katz for over 15 years.  He is kind, caring, and thoughtful.  I have such trust in him, that I moved my kids from their pediatrician to him while they were in middle school.  His PA is just as wonderful.  They have take great care of my family.", "business_id": "0-KOpYSe9aQTAfM38f47HQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UZysWMlFjuMWGTC2qYmIZw", "review_id": "qVvRyPG-v-jVKePrFthmrQ", "text": "Dr. Campbell is great. Excellent bedside manner, really takes the time to get to know you. \n\nI really like the online patient portal. I spend a lot of time on the computer, and don't like sitting on hold. Using this portal I had easy access to email Dr. Campbell, and check out lab results. \n\nDr. Campbell is really responsive to the email, usually replies same day  ( if it were an emergency I would just call)", "business_id": "0-KOpYSe9aQTAfM38f47HQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9hV2Tf54ZFPcllBI-dwM_A", "review_id": "fN4RRG4epIGWUN1qIF4LNQ", "text": "The staff, doctors, PAs, RNs, etc are mostly great!  They are very quick, efficient, low waiting time (if there is any), great location, able to see you same day (if you call 8am - 8:30am), and all around exceed expectations..... The only reason I did not rate this business 5/5 is because when I have called the main line to make an appointment or to request a follow up phone call, the receptionists can be curt.  I understand they have business to conduct, but speaking as if you are mid-bite into a sandwich,yelling to background noise while on the phone, and being short is a difficult combination to tolerate..... especially when there are so many other places to go to in North Scottsdale.\n\nI will continue going there, I think they are a great group of doctors / medical professionals, and I am overall very happy with Paradise Valley Family Medicine.", "business_id": "0-KOpYSe9aQTAfM38f47HQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cc2eTX0wPFUiz5l_UEFCTg", "review_id": "R0H53HbVyCc1uLP-R-4Vdg", "text": "NO - NO - NO  Dr.. Chad Campbell moved to Mesa from PV Family Medicine.  My family loved him.  He was just a rare medical man - so caring.   I assume he is that far away because of a non-compete clause.  Good thing because I would have followed him if it was closer.  NOW what do I do????????\n\nLucky Mesa people to have him.", "business_id": "0-KOpYSe9aQTAfM38f47HQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xCH0ATwOKfIC0AtCh1pBRQ", "review_id": "xNsJJzu-Pk7RB7cdRLKDdg", "text": "Now that Dr. Chad Campbell no longer with this group, i can say that i tried another doctor there and just not happy at all :( really bummed!!", "business_id": "0-KOpYSe9aQTAfM38f47HQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7brf9WC0Gr_7bUBXEHs9FA", "review_id": "2t3dBLj7CxO4Wp7Wu5dDig", "text": "I have been taking my son to Imagination Avenue for about six months now and do enjoy it.  It is children friendly and he can stay there for hours.  The free wi-fi allows me the opportunity to do review on Yelp while he is playing in one of the numerous theme stations.\n\nThere are two reasons why it did not score a five star.  First, the inflatable jumper (that thing that kids jump on) was removed.  That to me is a big deal!  Once that was removed, it occurred to me that is half the reason we go there.  Everything else sans the theme stations can be replicated in my living room.\n\nThe second reason is that the ownership/management changes as often as I get my teeth cleaned!  Yes, I do have teeth and they are well kept!  The problem with recurring changes is that nothing improves.  One Friday that had a kids drop off night.  It was great he had fun and I got to out for dinner at a place that does not have a kiddy meal.  Problem: the place was sold and they no longer have this program available.\n\nThe cafeteria needs some definite upgrades.\n\nOverall, I am happy, but I wish the new owner luck!", "business_id": "jdtc9AARnZLOi38Qvkdm7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xXrZmRz32L7lIFBdR7AX4Q", "review_id": "IoEf01Jbsi43wa0ERqXd7A", "text": "3/5/11: we met some other families here for our first visit. Separate play area for under 2 years made it a lot easier for me to relax & enjoy watching my son play on his own & with other little ones. We will be back. :)", "business_id": "jdtc9AARnZLOi38Qvkdm7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JmT4Y1BjyIwXhhlKWPZPAQ", "review_id": "UtA1euhZnZfGe8fJOmK4YQ", "text": "My son's had a great time. The place is not too big where it would be hard to keep track of your kid(s) and it's not too small where you would feel like you are packed in there like sardines. Fortunately, we got there early in the morning when there were not many people there. My boys enjoyed all the playhouses, toys, cars, and train table. I will definitely be taking them back there for more fun times.", "business_id": "jdtc9AARnZLOi38Qvkdm7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AhHLZWycap9iERWq4VyodQ", "review_id": "b5XpUAt2prPm23DkMoDCGA", "text": "I brought my 5yr old and my 22mo old to come play at Imagination Ave. My kids had a lot of fun, so that is the most important factor, and I appreciate that. \nHowever there are a few things that could make it better. First off, seating for parents. I'm 7mos pregnant and sitting on the hard, uncomfortable park benches for the duration of our stay was not fun. \nI do like that this was a smaller area so it was easy to keep an eye on my kids the whole time, but it seems like it could get rather crowded. \nThere was a funny smell in the building, and I know that's probably rather ticky tacky for me to point out, but it bothered me. \nSo all in all, needs better seating for parents, could use a little more toys for the kids to play with, and it sounds like the bouncy was probably a little more fun than the step 2 playhouse that is in there now.", "business_id": "jdtc9AARnZLOi38Qvkdm7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aWcYGH5L8nEaT3kwzJRJ1Q", "review_id": "PUM5Cxdu4pWW1xSLQq7AkQ", "text": "I love this place! I often bring my 4 year old and 2 year old here and they always have a great time! They love the playtown as well as the art and puzzle rooms. \n\nThey sell snacks and drinks for very reasonable prices which is a nice plus.\n\nThere are also several pricing options -- punch cards, one time passes, yearly memberships which I appreciate.\n\nThe new owners are super nice and friendly. They always take the time to make parents and kids feel welcome.\n\nThey have recently started offering special activities such as storytime, art classes, etc. as well. \n\nI took my older daughter to the princess tea party which she absolutely loved. There was a princess on hand to make balloon animals, lead the girls in dances, and paint faces. There were also princess themed activities as well as lots of delicious food that parents and kids could both enjoy. \n\nMy daughter and I are both hoping they will have another princess tea party soon!!", "business_id": "jdtc9AARnZLOi38Qvkdm7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BaHlhZ4dUO1AUY87ZXY6Tg", "review_id": "q0etOH84ZVPbxjYggae-1A", "text": "Parents, please let ur children explore on their own!  I c parents following their kids around !", "business_id": "jdtc9AARnZLOi38Qvkdm7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X8-7M9JWu_IEay6fkT3klQ", "review_id": "aGsWeaiMRxUplrGbllhnSQ", "text": "Very disappointing. After reading the great reviews posted by others, I purchased a groupon for 5 visits. Needless to say, I will not be making a trip back. The idea is nice, but the construction of the little town is very poor and in need of a face lift and new carpeting. It was packed with kids, but there seemed to be very few toys in site. My daughter went to play in the little grocery store, but instead of baskets of fun fake food, there was nothing in there but a broken plastic cash register. Everything looked worn and dingy and we left after about fifteen minutes.", "business_id": "jdtc9AARnZLOi38Qvkdm7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k-gGGTHk6Lqurs0Wycw6Hw", "review_id": "1XfmqneuSgsRhKmBWFhezQ", "text": "Just okay. Clean and lots of great toys. My only problem is we have tried it three times in the past 6 months, all three times my son has had toys ripped out of his hands, run over with a lawn mower and one little boy attempted to pull him out of a push car by grabbing his head and pulling. I know all kids do this as some point, even mine, but I like to think that I immediately correct the situation and make sure that my kids apologize and understand that this is unacceptable behavior. The parents that I have seen here, could care less. So yes, I do follow my son around when we are there. Won't be going again. Just don't agree with the parenting style of the clientele.", "business_id": "jdtc9AARnZLOi38Qvkdm7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VPI1Fe0snQLjwVBsnjtjVQ", "review_id": "18rL4ydf9gpIbiNNlR7ubA", "text": "My girls love this place.  They are 2.  Its the perfect age.  We just went to the Thursday Story Time and its one of the best I have been to in Phoenix.  The leader is amazing and its very interactive.  I would say its more music time than story.  And there is a great drive thru coffee shop in the parking lot which you can bring into Imagination Avenue with the kids.", "business_id": "jdtc9AARnZLOi38Qvkdm7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pVDAcUrUBTz9RGselQfofg", "review_id": "rMDi3LnU1srFZszlkhHH0Q", "text": "We came here for a playdate when my boy was just over 2 years old.  He had a really fun time.  TIn response to one review that said her son had toys ripped out of his hands...there were a few times where kids would behave in a somewhat agressive way, but their parents/guardians were there to step in when we were there.  I read a review that said for parents to just let their kids explore on their own and not to follow them around.  I feel that when the kids are very young, some amount of following is necessary to help with teachable moments when hitting, pulling occurs so it doesn't esclate.  My boy WANTS me to come with him a lot of the time.  I love the fact that you can bring in your own food.  The food they have is pretty healthy too and rightly priced.  Agree with reviewer that more comfortable places aroiund for parents to sit would help.  I thought the smell was fine when I was there.  Staff was very friendly.  It is a nice place for young kids to play, using their imagination.", "business_id": "jdtc9AARnZLOi38Qvkdm7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zJhjZaTGw08d1e4y_0EMCQ", "review_id": "rxOM1MK8Dun5UwMjNUlkMA", "text": "attended this place for a birthday party.  My one year old daughter loved it!  Area is a little run-down, but the prices were good and staff was nice.  I don't really understand why people are complaining when their kids \"get toys ripped out of their hands by other kids\".  That happens everywhere and shouldn't influence the review of the business!", "business_id": "jdtc9AARnZLOi38Qvkdm7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bl6qTJt0UkFoHtLIm2PdPQ", "review_id": "QZQHZX-vEPnFHaVaNx2uIg", "text": "I went to Imagination Avenue for the first time recently. I have 4 small children - all under 5. My nanny has been several times with my kids and they all love it. I was eager to take them and check out the space. Overall, I really liked it.  I especially loved the fire trucks and other vehicles they could drive around on the painted \"road.\"  The main play space is set up like a small town, which I found charming.  My children especially loved the hospital area, where there was a small bed for the \"patient\" and they could administer shots and take temperatures.  My son also loved the train table with trains. \n\nI went on a Thursday so we could attend the story time. I was excited about it because we LOVE story times. We are regulars at story time at both the Phoenix and Scottsdale libraries and Pottery Barn Kids. We also go to Barnes and Nobel when we can.  I saw on Facebook that the story time would be \"musical\" and would include a story about an instrument.  I thought this was a creative twist and was looking forward to it. It was, sadly, extremely disappointing.  I did not find the instructor to be very engaging and she didn't read loud enough so the children could hear her.  (It IS loud because of the children playing in the other area but surely there is a way to address this.). She read 4 books in a row, one about a flute (the instrument she brought to show the kids) but didn't sing a single song. I don't consider that musical.  Even if she didn't have a CD player to play, she could have at least sang a few songs.  She did allow the children to \"try\" the instruments, which was fun for them. \n\nHowever, the WORST part - she had a tip jar. Seriously. I found this outrageous and ridiculously tacky.  If story time is \"included\" in the cost of admission, I don't want to feel pressure to pay additional money. If you want to charge per child, that is fine, but to offer a \"free\" class and ask for tips, I feel is inappropriate. \n\nThat said, I liked everything else about the Imagination Avenue and I look forward to returning to play with my children. It is a great indoor option for the summer!", "business_id": "jdtc9AARnZLOi38Qvkdm7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W89uHqTCFHUYp3o5sLr2FQ", "review_id": "-SvJYnCxAS_pBy8vbwY7sg", "text": "This is our first visit here while visiting from out of town..This place is great..my 3 and 4 year old girls had a blast..not very many things hold their interest for three hours and keep them wanting more..a fantastic find..we will definitely be back when we visit again!", "business_id": "jdtc9AARnZLOi38Qvkdm7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pMKWEH9496dsdIHKm_EsbA", "review_id": "v9tWRdf0w5Ut1W0NPX76Zg", "text": "Its a great place for kids too explore and meet new friends.", "business_id": "jdtc9AARnZLOi38Qvkdm7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bpFyZ1yq6KCbQpFssFFRgg", "review_id": "5d-u70ibZe06FcbtOje_LA", "text": "Imagination Avenue is a nice option for getting little ones out of the house when it's hot outside. I've been coming here for a little over a year with my daughter who just turned four, and now our baby who joined the family in September. My eldest entertains herself for hours with dress up, the school house, the hospital, and the jail that overlooks the play town. We also spend time building \"castles\" with big plastic puzzle pieces. She always makes friends there. (It's quite hard to get her to leave!)\n\nIn the past, my ten-month-old has enjoyed the small fenced in area for children under the age of one, but when we went last week, she had a ball with the train table and riding around in a fire truck!\n\nImagination Avenue also has a \"cafe\" where you can eat whatever snack you may have stuffed in the diaper bag, as well as an art and puzzle room, and a room for birthday parties.\n\nA few tips: \n\n1) Bring socks! No shoes are allowed past the check-in area. If you forget them, however, they will sell you a schnazzy pair on the cheap. (Lockers without locks are provided for patrons to store their stuff.)\n\n2) They sell Melissa and Doug toys and puzzles at a great price in the front. (They also have other brands of toys--everything is nicely priced.)\n\n3) While your kids are playing, you may actually have time to catch up with a friend, or, holy smokes, read a book. So, you know, this place is great for parents, too. :)", "business_id": "jdtc9AARnZLOi38Qvkdm7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n1KWJCpVeoTrzcN9iATfKA", "review_id": "tEwnOWVzM4aWf6MOGVREsg", "text": "We took my 20 month old son to Imagination Avenue on a smoking hot summer Saturday afternoon.  This place was a big win-win for my son and my wife and me!  \n\nMy son had a blast going from building to building playing in the different themes.  I would say hands down his favorites were the Home Depot, fire department, and jail. He also loved puttering around the track in one of the trucks.  He wasn't however fond of the hospital for some reason.\n\nMy wife a I walked away winners because of the inexpensive price ($9), and a cool safe environment our son could have fun and burn off some of that toddler energy!  We also liked the fact that it gives him an opportunity to be around new kids and socialize.\n\nI only wish they had longer hours, but like the fact you can rent the place out on a Sunday.  This place was cheap, clean, friendly, and had just what it takes to put a huge smile on my sons face!  We may even take up their yearly pass offer for Christmas or his birthday!", "business_id": "jdtc9AARnZLOi38Qvkdm7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3Z1nh8W4d4YWkEAc0VHfFQ", "review_id": "vSQoxfClx9uXcZcFOsm2PA", "text": "We went here last night for a fund raiser with our preschool and it is such a cute place.  I love that they allow you to bring your own food and that it is all about imaginative play!  The owners are so friendly and laid back.  I am so glad to have discovered another great place to hide in the summer!  My only negative comment would be that it feels a little dirty and old.  Maybe if the bathrooms and cafe area were a little more updated it wouldn't have that feel. Overall it's a great place and I would definitely go back.", "business_id": "jdtc9AARnZLOi38Qvkdm7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dn9DSDp9CYCRffmL1voq6g", "review_id": "ZPOsbtrK6_CxteD55_RXXw", "text": "We came here all the way from the far west valley so I guess I expected more.  The website advertises 3500 sq ft but the play area itself I don't think is that big.  Just FYI.  Basically, they have these cute little themed rooms (fire station, school, kitchen, etc) and there's stuff to play in the room.  If you live in the area, I think it's a great place to let your kids exert some energy.  However, I wouldn't go across town to come here ... at least not in the future.\n\nI think your younglings will have fun.  Toys are a bit old but usable.  Plenty of carts, strollers, and ride ons to spread around.", "business_id": "jdtc9AARnZLOi38Qvkdm7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x2qjU_2QcNIZ_bIikbKoWA", "review_id": "acfWWGDxYNM0sNq0kzC1wQ", "text": "Wooohoooo, what a great place for kids and parents!!! Love the new look after the remodeling and the new carpet is awesome, no more bad smell! It is all refreshed and the space is optimized for hours of fun play! The babies designated area is nice and clean, away from the older kids. The new owner is extremely nice and friendly, he definitely goes above and beyond to make each of our experiences as pleasant as possible! My kids and the entire mom's community love going there on a regular basis! The kiddos play, while we catch up and even enjoy a cup of coffee. There is a cafeteria, where you can bring your own lunch/snack, which is a great feature. They sell beverages, bottled water and some snacks too. One of our favorite places :)", "business_id": "jdtc9AARnZLOi38Qvkdm7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HnBgEYHsGQaL5Q1p-fIefA", "review_id": "_CnCpU5o8ZnxCtS8wSenbg", "text": "I came here yesterday with my buddy K (17 months) and I must say it have definitely improved. I hadn't been here in maybe a year. Back then it was just ok and something/someplace to take kids when it got super hot. I believe there are new owner and the improvements are noticeable and appreciated. There is no longer a center \"cage\" for the under 2's, but a nice little space off to the side. It opens up the space for lots of running around and using the riding toys. There is a lot more seating for the grown ups. There is new carpet and a way cool slide. Downsides, It's still a small place, they have raised the admission price to $9/kid, and I didn't see a discount if you have more then one child.", "business_id": "jdtc9AARnZLOi38Qvkdm7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zbWMbariF_-c4i0uVoXPDA", "review_id": "tGSPV23fVIMM4-sBEuyvpQ", "text": "Made the drive from Gilbert to check this place out with the two kiddos. We entered, took our shoes off, sanitized our hands and signed a waiver. The gate opened, they ran and didn't stop playing for almost two hours. \n\nMy barely 2 year old son loved the variety of cars to ride in along with the train table too. He finally mustered up enough courage to climb the stairs and make his way to the big slide- his first time down he came barreling down and shot out of the slide, laughed and then climbed the stairs to do it again. \n\nMy almost 4 year old daughter loved the themed \"houses\" to play in, she spent time in the kitchen, doctors office, school, bakery and grocery store. She was so busy in those that she missed the \"boutique\" and all of its dress up glory until we were there for at least an hour. The only things she didn't do was play with the train table and the puppet theater.\n\nThe play places are clean, well organized and there are benches for the adults to sit on when not mediating sharing between kids. There is a basket for toys that have been in kids mouths so that they can be sanitized and put back into the rotation. We didn't make it into the cafe, but I did see plenty of seating, a few high chairs and some snacks available for purchase. There are also a few party rooms that are available to rent for a private party.\n\nOverall a great place to bring the kids to let them get creative and use up some energy.", "business_id": "jdtc9AARnZLOi38Qvkdm7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uNbB1uR4EBhmygUc3IfPAw", "review_id": "Xy4CRxgPH5l6tPW5hql1mA", "text": "Before I came by, I called since I live pretty far away and wanted to make sure that they take credit cards. The man who answered the phone (and who I believe was the one that greeted us upon entry) was extremely friendly, I wouldn't be surprised if he was the owner. \n\nWhen we got there, I could tell that he fond with children and was very nice, explaining how the policy works and how the membership works. It was very nice that it was only $9 for entry for children and free for adults, but it was a tad smaller than I have imagined. \n\nI think that is because most of the space (not used for children activities)  is taken up by sections that can only be occupied by staff members and such. It would be nice if more of the building space was provided for children activities, yet my son still had a good time.", "business_id": "jdtc9AARnZLOi38Qvkdm7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "drS3ZN6-zA3sr5WM2fG5tQ", "review_id": "7nvF9I5pFFwwIqCoMkpmcA", "text": "New owners within the last few months have brought this place back to a top hot spot for me. The owner is very nice and up forth with his future plans for the establishment. Currently updated is the paint, carpet, small reorganization of the under 1 area, and additional slide to the \"jail\" area. He has plans to renovate the other half of the building including the cafe. \n\nMy little one loves it here. We enjoyed bringing our lunch in and playing afterwards. The rate has stayed consistant at 9$ and memberships or packages are still avaliable!", "business_id": "jdtc9AARnZLOi38Qvkdm7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3sdvatmJZcfH54QceXDR7w", "review_id": "vvyfei7beHaZq36PtdxhDg", "text": "We just came here today for the first time & we already love this place!!!  The owner checked us in & he is very friendly & helpful.   Everything is clean & well taken care of.  We have been here since right after they opened at 9:30 am & my 4 yr old little girl is still playing & very happy!!  There are kids of all ages here & there is something to do for all of them!   Moms,dads & a nanny or two have been here.  There are lots of toys, dress up outfits, ride on cars etc.  What a great place to take my little girl!!!", "business_id": "jdtc9AARnZLOi38Qvkdm7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X3IEw8JH0yurh3S0IXrSEA", "review_id": "m3OHagGhUyf619PkOT8C3w", "text": "My 2 year old daughter absolutely LOVES Imagination Avenue! We've been here 3 times with our moms group and it always provides hours of hassle-free fun for all ages. \n\nIf you haven't been in the last 6-8 months since the new owners took over, GO BACK. They have completely refreshed the place. It has all new carpet, a designated baby area, more parent seating and rad a slide. It's much more open and clean. They're also working on more renovations including a new cafe which will serve healthy foods for parents and kids.\n\nWhen we meet with friends, it's always nice to be able to chat without chasing after the little ones. Imagination avenue provides a safe, fun environment for everyone!", "business_id": "jdtc9AARnZLOi38Qvkdm7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "XYtLMheeEMGzXk6L7NlWow", "text": "Finding activities for our toddler during the crazy AZ heat is challenging... you can only swim, do the splash pads, museums, etc so many times... So when my friend Jane suggested a playdate for our boys over the weekend at Imagination Avenue, I was excited to check it out. \n\nAdmittedly, I'd been once before, but it was over two years ago (before I became a mom), so I didn't really remember it or pay close attention to detail the first time I was there.\n\nImagination Avenue is simply put, a huge playroom for kids... there is something for everyone too.  Themed rooms such as a firestation, grocery store, bakery, etc... and all kinds of toys like strollers with babies, lawn mowers, cars, kitchen stuff, and more will keep your kid entertained for your entire visit.  They have a big slide that my son loved, and they also pull out crafts at certain times. \n\nImagination Avenue is currently remodeling a cafe and reception area, which is great as I think they could use a bit of a facelift!  But even as is, I'm a big fan.  Your visit will likely be worth every cent of the $9 admission price you'll spend to play here... and if you really like it, you can do a membership for just $120 unlimited annually or $65 for ten visits.", "business_id": "jdtc9AARnZLOi38Qvkdm7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kG8jkVFgOAOq6Ht6RvAjEQ", "review_id": "S_N9TdUjcTKbt5GXwduy5w", "text": "My little man and I had a great time! Such a variety of rooms for the kids to use their imaginations in that it's mind-blowing.  The store is super clean, nicely laid out, and when the cafe is done, will be absolutely complete. Definitely buying a membership our next visit back. Just wish that it wasn't 45 minutes away from my house! \n\nI do wish they had a cell phone policy though. There was a woman there who spent the entire time, and we were there for 2 hours, on her phone talking loudly in some Eastern European language. She hardly watched her children who were all over the place. There's a difference between letting kids explore and letting them run like wild animals.  She was even on the phone while in the bathroom trying to change diapers. It was unreal. There were other mothers who were there who were on and off the phones the entire time and not paying attention to their children. I think a cell phone policy would definitely get parents to engage with their kids and be present for even just a short while. \n\nAll in all, Imagination Avenue was a GREAT visit. We can't wait to go back!", "business_id": "jdtc9AARnZLOi38Qvkdm7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3qk6Tjrqj-2b-KxO34IyiA", "review_id": "dKds9H0KE6_SeAnb-cjYCw", "text": "Went based on the great reviews and was a bit disappointed. The play area is small and dirty feeling. This maybe because most things are old including the benches for parent seating and the toys. The cashier was rude also. Was on the phone while taking payment. Won't go again.", "business_id": "jdtc9AARnZLOi38Qvkdm7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JwRs_nxXxi18Fm9VPMg8Ow", "review_id": "iCCksDff-04_6Kc37vOw0w", "text": "I have been coming to Imagination Avenue for the last 5 years or so; since my oldest (now almost 6) was toddling around). My kids love it every time we go. It is a bit on the higher end for pricing, but the type of space it is (imaginative play) is much more interactive, you can bring in your own food so long stays are really possible, and the ability for babies to toddlers to school aged children to all play in the same location and all be excited and happy to do so makes it totally worth it in my opinion. I do wish the gated baby area was a see through wall like it was in its previous incarnation, but it's nice to have a gated area for the babies! I love to support local businesses, too - you can't beat a family owned business for their kindness and customer service. Tim was so kind and welcoming each time we have seen him; and Aurora (one employee's daughter) was a joy to have there and my kids loved seeing her! I can't wait to see the cafe renovations! I would love to see more boy/larger size dress up clothes, but I am sure that more is to come. :) It can get busy, just like any awesome indoor play area does, especially around 10 am -12 pm. Best time to come is in the afternoon. Every time we have come in the afternoon, we've had the place to ourselves. So make it a special night out with your kids - bring a picnic dinner and make some amazing memories.", "business_id": "jdtc9AARnZLOi38Qvkdm7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0Ygi6MYd555Y63Ymi3N4hQ", "review_id": "FbdyfAvHOuQikAcBX9BFbw", "text": "great place! My 2-yr-old always has a blast. And the remodel is looking great.", "business_id": "jdtc9AARnZLOi38Qvkdm7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2z0iQx3k3fjkEsWrbo3FUg", "review_id": "_nKDnxs8mJPK5-75MOfUjw", "text": "This is everything you'd expect from a play area. Plenty of things to do and a variety of activities. BUT if you have multiple children it is nearly impossible to keep an eye on them if they don't want to do the exact same things. \n\nThe area looks clean but the toys (play food) could use a more regular deep cleaning. Some of the toys look dated so more regular deep cleaning should be in order. \n\nPrice is okay, mid-to high-ragge but overall it has a good variety for the price.", "business_id": "jdtc9AARnZLOi38Qvkdm7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ciuQqLr1qqUx6Lj8mfCBzQ", "review_id": "GSnH2vQxLdGBMXVuSoziaQ", "text": "I brought my 2 and 4 yo nieces here and they were thrilled!! Every part of this kid town had lots of different things to spark their imaginations. We will be returning often!", "business_id": "jdtc9AARnZLOi38Qvkdm7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "usa1RXf_GiyXmfC4rXXMlw", "review_id": "Rgw-f_LnSb5yxbr9_rl9Bw", "text": "Love this place. The new owners have really made it so much nicer. We had my 3 yr olds birthday here and they were so accommodating and the made the entire event wonderful. My 3 and 4 yr old love coming here. The little rooms are adorable and the new jailhouse slide is a huge hit.", "business_id": "jdtc9AARnZLOi38Qvkdm7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C4p7JvOmfdWNinPDbja15Q", "review_id": "iLMxettJDDqFQ3VNIxXNHQ", "text": "My 2yr old daughter loves this place. We've been twice now, and she can keep herself busy for quite a long time...a plus when you also have a fussy infant to deal with! \nThe little buildings are cute and there are lots of things to play with in each one. My daughter especially likes the school, grocery and doctor's office. \nThere's a slide as well, which seems popular, and a baby corner. There's also a little cafe area, which I didn't expect.  Looks like things are pretty decently priced unless you want a sandwich. Snacks and drinks seem reasonable. I didn't look at everything, and we didn't eat there. \n\nI will say it could maybe use more lighting? Or something? It just seems a little under lit. But like I said, my daughter loves it.", "business_id": "jdtc9AARnZLOi38Qvkdm7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nwG9DJADZiY72USOiZ_chA", "review_id": "7ciSgffEOBr5GHvIu4pj_w", "text": "My family really enjoys this place. The year membership is a great value, as we can pop in for an hour or two and not feel like we are paying for an entire day. The facility is really developmentally appropriate for little ones. I love that I can sit and chat with a friend while our kids play. Even when I go with just my kids, I usually run into someone I know, or end up striking up a conversation with someone new. I'm also a fan of the cafe. It offers several healthy option for when I forget to pack a lunch.", "business_id": "jdtc9AARnZLOi38Qvkdm7Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_IfgQ8wABCdRxvTt36TZ2Q", "review_id": "6Ixivey_PoPSjYPFTafdYQ", "text": "10% OFF TOP OF THE LINE BRANDS!!!\n\nWhile I have never had a service here, I discovered this store soon after I moved to Scottsdale. They carry the entire line of Dermalogica- one of my favorite beauty brands- & stores that maintain a stock like that are a-ok in my book. On top of Dermalogica (my brand of choice), Beauty Brands carries Tweezerman, Essie, Murad, TIGI, Pureology, etc. All top of the line brands. The thing that brings me back is that these brands almost never ever, ever go on sale but Beauty Brands gives 10% off for every $100 spent. So after the first $100 I spent (not hard on these sort of products), I got a coupon for 10% off my next purchase. I use the coupon on my next purchase, take 10% off, make sure I spend over $100 & get another coupon for next time. If I am short of $100, I get another of an item I would purchase in a month anyway. \n\nThe only warning I have about this store is that the people who work there are complete dunces. I don't mean Jessica-Simpson-do-bufffalo's-have-wings dunces, I mean can't-count-to-ten dunces. Check your receipt & your change. I'd say 75% of the times I have made purchases here, one or both is wrong.", "business_id": "_UQyhHFYgTR1Y1ARgHQJNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6N1qmSdYxhUsp2ouZDZlGA", "review_id": "kkyd6ogW_VwRfk17xKsYEQ", "text": "I was in this Beauty Brands location back in October 2010 buying some nail polish. I ended up getting my makeup done, which was great (forget the esthetician's name).  While getting my makeup done, I met Carissa, a hair stylist there.  I had a long consultation with her, and went back three days later for a haircut.  I went from long to mid-length layered, and was nervous about it but I was ready.  \n\nCarissa is an amazing hair stylist.  She is friendly, helpful, takes her time, knows what she is doing, does an excellent job.  I went back for a trim 2 days ago and she did another excellent job on my cut.  I couldn't be happier.  Her cuts are quite reasonably priced, too.\n\nBeauty Brands also has a guarantee that if a product doesn't work for you, you can obtain a store credit to get something else.  The people there are very helpful and friendly, and help you find the product that is right for you.  Easy parking in a convenient location. (Trader Joe's/Whole Foods shopping center.)  The nail/massage area is quite nice - private and quiet.", "business_id": "_UQyhHFYgTR1Y1ARgHQJNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E57RFTo6aps4wYzRYwsH9w", "review_id": "ufBkMLZVndGoDd3kk76q4A", "text": "Got my haircut here for the first time here, and it was great. Donald cut my hair and he was great. We got along as if we known each other for years and he cut my hair exactly the style I wanted.", "business_id": "_UQyhHFYgTR1Y1ARgHQJNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CgsVdvkEAC3aQnQEFOl2hg", "review_id": "XNiEZpY4SEaAbV0ci31bNg", "text": "This review is about hair stylist Carissa at Beauty Brands salon in Paradise Valley.  I live less than a mile from here but had been driving to Arrowhead to get my hair trimmed by Shelby.  I had been wanting to try a new stylist just closer to home.  \nWhen I called to make the appointment I asked for a senior stylist who was good with long hair.  I was getting a trim and style.  I wished I had taken a \"before\" picture so I could post it.  Let me tell you.. I had just rolled out of bed and was looking like one hot mess!  What a transformation.  Carissa made my hair look FABULOUS!!.  She even gave me a scalp massage when she washed my hair and also she took her time blowdrying my hair and made sure it was perfect.  Carissa is very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable.  She seems very focused on her career and told me that she attends regular hair shows and keeps up on the hair trends and techniques. I'm so happy i found a hair stylist so close to my home.", "business_id": "_UQyhHFYgTR1Y1ARgHQJNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zfysCL-0uQNCWdGvzZ6QWA", "review_id": "q3CNuhLKHnPgbE0frWlb1g", "text": "Best place to get your beauty products, hands down. Everyone is friendly and helpful without being pushy. They have great deals if you sign up for their mailing list...sometimes they send cards in the mail with vouchers for a FREE full size product with any purchase. They have special ladies night out events with raffle prizes, and discounts on salon services. I have never left empty handed or without a smile on my face.\n\nFYI, they take ULTA coupons too!!! and you can stack them with your beauty brands take ten!!", "business_id": "_UQyhHFYgTR1Y1ARgHQJNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zfysCL-0uQNCWdGvzZ6QWA", "review_id": "ktUw28J6oNa5sGStT4w-0w", "text": "Besides the fact that the store is stocked with the best products, the salon is amazing too. I recently got highlights and I have not been this satisfied in years!!\nMy stylist, Christina, even hand wrote me a thank you post card for coming in. That was a really nice personal touch that I don't think I've gotten anywhere else before.\n\nPrice is reasonable. You get what you pay for, and I don't pretend to have short hair. I got to use my 10% off voucher on the service also.\n\nWhen I was sitting in the chair while she was mixing color, I of course looked around. All the stylists there seemed to enjoy what they were doing, and other customers looked happy as well.\n\nThe floor was well kept up too. \n\nI've gone to \"fancier\" salons, and have not been anywhere near this happy.", "business_id": "_UQyhHFYgTR1Y1ARgHQJNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8Ys5oiiT_yrpNj5dKEtecA", "review_id": "ODjN9MeRfnNtG-YBAzs2dg", "text": "I always book the basic pedicure. Be sure to ask for Hope. My nails have never looked this nice. She does all the service that none of the others have. My toenails are beautiful and the service was fantastic!", "business_id": "_UQyhHFYgTR1Y1ARgHQJNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FLtIvthFtPUlc1204LHAJQ", "review_id": "yWXJ5PTGWIHyY3y8rFToFg", "text": "I stopped by this Beauty Brands for the first time last week after yoga class looking for a dry shampoo and had no idea what kind I wanted. All of the girls immediately recommended their favorites and found the bottle for me. They were very friendly and continued to offer their advise on other products. I am very satisfied with my choice and would definitely go back! Maybe even try the salon....", "business_id": "_UQyhHFYgTR1Y1ARgHQJNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_g25C0e1Fi8FK1Fjeqam6A", "review_id": "01jMkFfMm6dVHfo6dvIKTg", "text": "I got a Yelp just so I could review my experience at Beauty Brands. I love this place especially now after the remodel. It's so nice and easily laid out where you can find everything you need.\n\nMy last visit and I have been here a couple of times to get my hair cut and colored and wasn't always impressed but I like the salon and booked another appointment there with stylist Lisa. First of all Lisa is the first hairdresser I have seen that has super cute hair and does hair...I don't know how many stylist I have been too that has some crummy looking hair which makes it hard to trust them with my hair. \n\nRight from the start I told Lisa what I would like and we talked about it and she detailed everything out for me...she is not pushy at all and just super friendly and knows what she is talking about. I didn't get much done to my hair just kinda cleaned up and cut more into a style and OMG I love my hair! Lisa did such a beautiful job! I get compliments on it and its the first time ever that I have said wow I really love my hair!! \n\nLisa is for sure my new stylist and I will be making all my appointments with her...I can't wait till next week to see how she colors my hair! :)", "business_id": "_UQyhHFYgTR1Y1ARgHQJNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fjE9OYlAT2TE6kt54ssLng", "review_id": "FtHK1o9hKRRGaSV-kL4U0w", "text": "Best place ever for all your hair and nail needs!!!!! I will always got to beauty brands for my hair and nails, never been happier, also awesome deals on hair and skin products...", "business_id": "_UQyhHFYgTR1Y1ARgHQJNw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 11, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "du6KeE54IFbPiXpU3LOd1g", "review_id": "haZNI2U7XDR8Yx2y1jDWpA", "text": "I just 'droided myself and I'm not ashamed to admit it:)\n\nI got my first cellular telephone in 1985...it took the better part of a day to install in my car, had a total weight of nearly 30 lb's and had to be bought as a separate item and then matched to the cellular provider (in this case McCaw Communications, the predecessor of CellularOne and ATT).\n\nIt cost more than $1,000 and that cost was surprisingly low compared to the Motorola \"banana\" phone I got a year later (a \"pocket phone\" if you had pockets that could accommodate a 3 lb., 12\" x 5\" phone:)\n\nIt was wonderful...I could talk and do business whether I was in my car, on my boat, out skiing or playing golf, in another city (all I had to do was pack my charger and spare battery...another 10 -12 pounds:)\n\nI stayed with ATT until 2007 when my patience with poor signal and poor service finally ran out...that's right 22 years of patience...I'm like a camel of patience, apparently:)\n\nI switched to Verizon and have never looked back:)\n\nThe first set of phones were state of the art a couple of years ago and the Beautiful Carin and I were very happy with them (in fact, my girl is now the queen...or maybe the crown princess...of texting...so fast! :)\n\nCoverage was and is excellent (3G everywhere:)\n\nIt was time for my \"new every 2\" upgrade from Verizon, and I 'droided myself and Carin...no I didn't get any on anyone else:)\n\nMy kids all have iPhone's (and they think they are so much cooler than the old man), but I may have the last laugh...25,000 'droid apps and growning (all but a couple of dozen are free:)...much better coverage than ATT, access to all that crazy google stuff (even Doc's,  Voice and Wave work on the 'droid:)\n\nConstant updates (I just got a text that Verizon will update the eris 'droid to android 2.0 in January:), and knowledgeable, organized and pleasant people whenever I go into one of their stores for accessories and what have you:)\n\nService was excellent, the upgrade was dead easy, and the phones were free...yup...free, and you know how I like a free 'droiding :-)", "business_id": "a86O40QjwMxqaQYo9ZBM3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WVvu15Qem7gpNOzCpYc0Pw", "review_id": "mJ2KGWkOQQIsKPhiYYex6w", "text": "Sold me the world's worst phone without telling me the Droid was comming out in 2 weeks. Stuck with a Samsung SEGA for another 6 months. Does all tech stuff great. Sucks as a phone. Can't hear, drops calls repeatedly, (could be Verizon's Network too). I can't wait to get rid of it and possible Verizon too.", "business_id": "a86O40QjwMxqaQYo9ZBM3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QoagtvpWq2mF9c65V9G3MA", "review_id": "jr538tB_ksqLhde6ETHG7Q", "text": "I've been a customer for over 5 years and feel Verizon has a long way to go when it comes to customer service. I hate to give anyone a bad review but after the problems I've had at that store and the amount of time I had to spend to correct them, I have to pass it along.\nHad a Blackberry that was replaced 4 times in 6 months. RIM told me the design was problematic and they were telling people to get a replacement with a newer model. Not naming names but I had one girl tell me my phone wasn't broken and to \"come back when it's really broken\" then another gave me completely incorrect information and that's just on 2 of 46 visits I made regarding that phone.\nI finally had to file a complaint with the FCC for fraud because I was paying for service on a phone that didn't work. It was then that I was contacted by a corporate rep. They have an entirely different attitude and capability working with people. In the store I have been treated so poorly that I refuse to step foot in there ever again. I have found the same problem at other stores. No one seems to know how to work with the public or how to actually resolve a problem for a customer.\nIt's too bad these employees aren't properly trained or perhaps don't care and because of that I will not renew my Verizon contract when it's up. Even if they have the best network, it's not worth being treated like garbage when you're paying an arm and leg for service.", "business_id": "a86O40QjwMxqaQYo9ZBM3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "kGgAARL2UmvCcTRfiscjug", "review_id": "DMGAARQ9lzcIDEXUsGopDQ", "text": "Stopped here to pick up a case for my new iPhone.  An employee immediately came over to help me out.  He showed me a few cases and had samples so he could show me what the felt like and looked like on my phone.  After I picked out a case, I browsed the ear piece section.....picked out a new Jawbone ICON.\n\nI was in/out in 10 minutes.  Great service.....forgot to get his name, but he was very helpful.\n\nReturn Factor - 90%", "business_id": "a86O40QjwMxqaQYo9ZBM3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5lq4LkrviYgQ4LJNsBYHcA", "review_id": "ILqIbLKQ_CU0ivBKTmiRPg", "text": "...I really dislike Cell Phone stores - actually, I'd go so far as to suggest I hate them - but the service here as actually outstanding from the moment I walked in the door until the time I left.  Worked with a young man named Preston who set up my new phone, troubleshot all the issues, and had me on my way in less than 45 minutes.", "business_id": "a86O40QjwMxqaQYo9ZBM3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OufVHgxmIPtUJr05M0-ayA", "review_id": "Mq60X8QCwgDVfxU8JD24SA", "text": "Went in with my dad to switch over from T Mobile. The staff took the time to help get all of the phones ready, transfer contacts and add all the necessary protective accessories. With eight phones, this was no small task. We ended stay 45 minutes after closing time, but you would have never known it from the courtesy of the staff. Again transferring over eight phones takes quite a while, and they even gave us a discount for our patience along with a pretty substantial discount for the phones we were turning in. Juan was the manager that night and he was fun, extremely helpful and set the tone for the five staff members who ended up helping us. I will be going to that location for all my phone needs in the future.", "business_id": "a86O40QjwMxqaQYo9ZBM3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tCikj7OgsTe5utgxMhEa8A", "review_id": "iuPL8qfMqvohE8r0MOm9ug", "text": "The customer service at this place is awful. I waited for 15 minutes before I was put on a waiting list to wait even longer. Then on the waiting list, I waited for another 30 minutes... TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!!", "business_id": "a86O40QjwMxqaQYo9ZBM3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vTQJlmCCEfRiX1S3n8UyyA", "review_id": "pLu840IbIDSmnaFYWit8fQ", "text": "They're lucky to get one star. Rude, terrible customer service. Wanted nothing to do with me since all I needed was a phone case. Probably could have upgraded my phone. Camelback location here I come.", "business_id": "a86O40QjwMxqaQYo9ZBM3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zgDWhYYjHPy4TyJGT_p4sg", "review_id": "-v-cN2gfY8WkuDYgQE2Xwg", "text": "I wish I could give zero stars. The customer service here is horrendous. I've been in this location on two separate occasions and had questions just tossed to the side. First I tried to see if there was anyway to get a replacement phone due to a shattered screen and was dismissed.  On the second occasion I went in to ask about the new edge program and how I could sign up. The woman (blonde) just gave me some lame excuse about my renewal being too close not allowing eligibility. Two months I'd have to wait with a tough luck attitude she sent me on my way. Bullshit. Went home and signed up for the program and had a new phone sent to me within an hour. She was just lazy. I was willing to shell out cash on the spot in both situations. I will never return to this location and I urge you to find another.", "business_id": "a86O40QjwMxqaQYo9ZBM3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KC6WJm_I-9tvNL2wY9Q3QA", "review_id": "uWxXvAgduxH3gmR85KRuVg", "text": "So unhappy with my experience at this store. LOVE my new GS5 and my coverage has been perfect, but I would recommend avoiding this store.  The day we went to shop we spent at least 45 minutes waiting- not a big deal. They were busy, I get it.  When we finally saw a rep he was very sales-y and kind of pushy. I just told you I'm here for a new plan and phone.... you don't have to sell me. \n\nAnyway, he tells us about a current regional promotion where we would receive a free 1gb of data for the entire contract length as long as we ported in a local number. Perfect, I wanted to anyway.  After another hour of him fumbling to get the phones set up and numbers ported in we were finally on our way.  \n\nThe next day we notice on our phones that our plan says we only have 1gb of data. We call Verizon and they explain that the promotion doesn't start until the second month. Again, not that big of a deal, but pretty annoying that he didn't find that necessary to tell us.\n\nWell, a couple of days ago our second month starts and what do you know, we still only have 1gb!  After speaking with Verizon on the phone they told us the promotion actually started 5 days after we started our plan and the employee just told us about it early. They assured us it shouldn't be a problem, just to go to the store and have it sorted it.\n\nOnce at the store my boyfriend received terrible customer service.  He spoke with the manager and she was completely inflexible and unapologetic. I'm sorry, but if your employee is giving the wrong information you need to do the right thing and honor it. \n\nIf we had known it wasn't starting yet we could have simply waited a couple of days to start our contract.  Now we are stuck in contract for two years with different terms than we thought we were agreeing to with a company that doesn't honor their promises.", "business_id": "a86O40QjwMxqaQYo9ZBM3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "N-D-d1Z4UybdlkK1HxlNPA", "review_id": "4j2innzW5Q6Y5GzdXFaDhA", "text": "My husband's new obsession is saltwater tanks and I have been dragged to just about every store in the valley. This is by far the best store dedicated to the supplies needed for reef maintenance. They also have a small section for freshwater.\n\nThey have premixed salt water (bring your jugs, they will fill them), a wide variety of fish, and some shrimp, snails, eels, urchins, and crabs. They have the best selection of live rock and both soft and hard corals I have seen and they all seem to be responsibly harvested.\n\nThe store is bright and impeccably clean and the tanks are well maintained. The staff is very professional and knowledgeable. If you're going to get involved in an expensive hobby like this, you may as well buy from the best.\n\nAqua Touch's hours:\nMonday-Saturday 11-7\nSunday 12-5", "business_id": "AvxRiLcQ59UH0_64_lr_nQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TZ_k-BbXS6sEMiWQXlPnMA", "review_id": "rB3Lig_toNXj_yq0BWD3uw", "text": "We purchased a 160 gallon salt water tank on the fly at a garage sale recently and needed some advice in turning it over into a reef tank.  Everyone at the store was friendly and willing to spend the time to really explain and show us working examples of some of the equipment necessary to maintain a reef tank.  They have been able to answer every question we have asked about protein skimmers to sump tanks and refugiums with honestly and thoroughness.  \nAs a biologist I was happy with the fact that they have a conscientious approach to harvesting both fish and live rock.  The staff are patient and friendly and seem committed to making every encounter a positive educational one.", "business_id": "AvxRiLcQ59UH0_64_lr_nQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "6hRKotVFPYL7Ci0hipN9Eg", "review_id": "KOwqktAWx5EUSFZuHmBXyQ", "text": "Aqua Touch is one of the few retailers that I frequent to stock and replenish my salt water system. I go here because the store is always impeccable, they have an incredible selection of fish/coral/inverts that are always good looking, healthy and priced reasonably. I come here to stock up on pre-mixed water and frozen fish food. Aqua Touch I am a big fan!", "business_id": "AvxRiLcQ59UH0_64_lr_nQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V57A-7ju0putpft_xfGguw", "review_id": "aZ9qFGATYb60_lVXYsZDlw", "text": "Hands down, one of the best shopping experiences I have had - and I am comparing to all of them, not just fish.\n\nI was seeking a brand new, custom tank. I shopped around but Aquatouch had a good price and, more importantly, the best service. From start to finish, everything was covered - tank and stand. All of my questions were answered (and I had a lot!). I just got the tank this week and it's beautiful! I am still getting follow-up support on setting up the tank.\n\nI want to note something very important - I always felt like I was dealing with honest people.\n\nThe store itself is clean and neat. They focus more on saltwater than fresh. I'm not a saltwater expert but I would say their selection is good. The saltwater fish are all active and appear \"happy\" to me. The planted  freshwater tanks are beautiful. I think they specialize in more of the high end freshwater fish and plants.\n\nThis store will remain tops on my list. If you are going to make that huge investment in a large tank, I would just go to Aquatouch. I already did the research for you. You'll get great service, good prices and have all your questions answered.", "business_id": "AvxRiLcQ59UH0_64_lr_nQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3MSa_fdxgsaY9yF9vqmeUg", "review_id": "jk6it0YRPwMDJlZd2f-xig", "text": "Great place", "business_id": "AvxRiLcQ59UH0_64_lr_nQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "G-Jl2Kk_J9qSS9eZc0jWxA", "review_id": "Jqgp_IegB688JDoZJl96RQ", "text": "This shop seems to have changed hands. I have been going here for years and recently lost many fish because the fish I purchased here had ich. I went back to the shop only to discover their fish had visible signs of ich but were still being sold as healthy.", "business_id": "AvxRiLcQ59UH0_64_lr_nQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1RXYzhepEyfc5rOuHxac5A", "review_id": "evy-p4F-wFSFkuXYE83lEA", "text": "My boyfriend and I have been in the aquarium keeping hobby for a year now, we moved rapidly from fresh water to salt water, and keep one of each today.  We have checked out all the major fish shops in the valley, and Aqua Touch, in my opinion is one of the best!  \n \nThe quality of their website is fantastic! it's easy to use and has a lot of interesting information on it.  It's obvious that this shop is owned and operated by individuals who really enjoy this hobby.\n \nEvery time we have been into the store we've always received great service, and I am blown away by the tanks that they keep.  I particularly love the tank in the back with the cardinal fish and tropical flowers.\n \nThe staff is always helpful and friendly, and I haven't found a better selection of corals for sale - and even though the fresh water section is small, I think they definatly have the best display and selection if you are looking to do a planted aquarium.", "business_id": "AvxRiLcQ59UH0_64_lr_nQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "shQRZoFo79gGoir5ikKjMA", "review_id": "dnRNP9uOXAgfgdj3ox58oQ", "text": "This is a pretty cool little store. They have both salt and freshwater fish, which is nice because right now I only keep freshwater. I was a little disappointed in the selection of fish as I prefer fish that don't look like fish (knife fish, eels, hatchet fish, etc), but they had an amazing variety of plants that all looked very healthy and were fairly priced. The employee that helped me was extremely helpful in both the selection of the plants and the care. He also gave me a few tips for my fish even though I didn't buy any fish there. It's a nice shop and I'll probably will be going back.", "business_id": "AvxRiLcQ59UH0_64_lr_nQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OT2s_ErqBVNhiYqkPaQtyg", "review_id": "mKM3IyK_UqcjH4bsOsUnJg", "text": "I like the quality over quantity approach. The tanks are nicely set up and clean. My fish are doing well other than a few missing scales from being taken from the display tank. Ive noticed they still sell deformed fish at full price though. One day I went in and it took over 20 minutes to get a simple yes or no question answered. The customer service was so bad I give them a 1 star review despite the quality. I won't be coming back.", "business_id": "AvxRiLcQ59UH0_64_lr_nQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XnNDQn4taTNexvEbXfyCgA", "review_id": "lZXWX-Z0y5OAfrQoW1DQXw", "text": "Awesome place. The tanks are beautifully kept, the store is clean, and the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Especially Donald! He answered my 101 noob questions politely and honestly. He helped me put together a tank that I am very pleased with. Which makes him a miricale worker because an employee from the ocean floor told me what I wanted to do was next to impossible. Donald can make your dreams come true! :) Thank you!!", "business_id": "AvxRiLcQ59UH0_64_lr_nQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_ic0pgx0bRtGlCqESb6TqQ", "review_id": "JUd-cuCKRISAZPIQcze4PA", "text": "Stopped in to check out the store for the first time, and was extremely impressed. All of the display aquariums were spotless and esthetically pleasing to the eye. Staff was very friendly and available for help. The selection of livestock was large, very health, and well maintained! Entirely an excellent experience!", "business_id": "AvxRiLcQ59UH0_64_lr_nQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8yGQZnWgdR1ar6xvAznC9w", "review_id": "26ZBynN7hW1cf6piOg28Ng", "text": "Overpriced and slow service. Great selections in freshwater but go online if you can, it will save you time and money", "business_id": "AvxRiLcQ59UH0_64_lr_nQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N9O_eYBGfu8IF40T9geQrA", "review_id": "twNxqbq0PuclSAUDTOkgZA", "text": "Aqua touch is one of the best displayed reef stores i've seen. Very clean. Cool jelly fish displays. A little overpriced.", "business_id": "AvxRiLcQ59UH0_64_lr_nQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WUKql9LLDQN2Ofs0A_atAw", "review_id": "LNYuWY4FQodRPTRv6P9m-w", "text": "This store is hands down the cleanest and best fish store in Arizona.  I have never seen a fish with ich in any of there tanks. Pricing maybe a little more than others but I would rather have a healthy fish to introduce to my tank.", "business_id": "AvxRiLcQ59UH0_64_lr_nQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Vfawc4GmJxEcT8PpMqh80w", "review_id": "KCK1WfUMkj7seZAmBa4gfg", "text": "Awesome store maintained really well and through all the times I been here never seen a dead fish I got my first coral here and still haven't died verry nice coral to", "business_id": "AvxRiLcQ59UH0_64_lr_nQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s8vpfUtvCmzLiUiohWVnUw", "review_id": "Rj2ln02URweC1CzzBkqffw", "text": "I can't remember how long I have been going to this store quality cleanliness great customer service the absolute best in this industry in the valley there is not a store in the valley that comes close yes the prices are high but I get the best opportunity to inspect the fish I'm considering purchasing because the tanks are so clean and bright  but if you really think about it all these garage sale reefs stores or the other brick and mortar store's that are here today and closed in eight months", "business_id": "AvxRiLcQ59UH0_64_lr_nQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BxC7kEL6X2YnRrko939Ldg", "review_id": "kEk5-0wDuKuofczFb2s35w", "text": "You may take this with a grain of salt, as this is simply my opinion.\n\nHowever, I am unimpressed with a store whose employees allow you enter with nary a greeting. And most of them were gathered by the front counter. Furthermore, they allow you to wander for nearly 30 minutes without even asking if you need any assistance.\n\nHonestly, I drove 30+ miles to go to what is purported to be the aquatic animal store that has the largest selection only to experience a dreadful customer service experience?\n\nYes, I will give them kudos for the fact that their store is large, clean, and has a very large selection of product. But, if I can't even get any help with said product, what's the point?\n\nNevertheless, I drove 48+ miles to visit a competitor, and had a wonderful experience in a smaller store. They got my dollars, and it was worth the drive.\n\nThen to top it all off, the same employees allowed us to leave without even saying anything. I hope that whatever topic of conversation they were having was so important that it took precedence over paying customers.\n\nI hope that they do improve their customer service in the future.\n\nHowever, I will not be returning, regardless of how large of an aquarium I get for our future homes.", "business_id": "AvxRiLcQ59UH0_64_lr_nQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kDJ9PRlYugp5RIa9ontPZg", "review_id": "gIjLq7RImJ0cllLUPemI1w", "text": "As much as I hate to admit it, I'm about to be \"that guy.\"  You know, the one who can catalog and recite exactly what he drank.  Rest assured, there is a purpose.\n\nI've only been to Blooze once.  A couple friends and I wanted to play some pool near my house.  This is where we ended up.  I purchased a pitcher and approximately five bottles of beer over the course of two hours.  My tab was $12.50.  Twelve dollars and fifty cents.  Five stars. \n\nOh, minus one star for getting stared down by a few scary biker dudes.", "business_id": "f_leeIRar8uNCkk5sAmHRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 17, "useful": 5, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "HOleI3jz1MLNUJ6cc1x0Pw", "review_id": "5h6lRtXvNlwYTU4kZKUdBQ", "text": "[Scene] \n\nIt's 5:45 PM on a Sunday. A man and woman are in North Phoenix meeting some friends at Sala Thai for dinner at 6:30. With so much time to spare, they decide to grab an alcoholic beverage. Thanks to Yelp on the man's Blackberry, they see that The Blooze is right down the street. They pull up into the shopping center shared by Big Lots and park in front of the bar. They open the door to find a dimly lit room with a bar to the left. There is only one open seat at the bar, so they decide to order a drink and then go sit at one of the high tables on the right. A man sitting to the right of the open seat turns toward them. As he opens his mouth to speak, the man and woman realize that he is missing all of his front teeth. \n\nMan with no teeth: Take my chair! I'll stand. I've been sitting for hours!\nWoman: Oh no, that's ok. We'll just get our drinks and then go sit over there (points to high tables). \nMan with no teeth: No, please. I insist. Take my chair. Sit at the bar. We're all friendly here. (He struggles to stand up and then kind of shoves the chair towards the man). I mean, unless of course you want to make out or something. \nMan: (Laughs). No, I think we'll be fine. \n(The bartender approaches). \nBartender: What can I get you two? \nWoman: Two vodka sodas, please. (She and the man sit down in the two chairs). \nWoman (whispering in man's ear): We'll only be here for a minute, so you're ok with sitting here, right?\nMan: Yeah, yeah, it should be fine. \nMan with no teeth (extending hand for shake): Nice to meet you two. My name is Eddie Vedder. \nWoman: Really?\nMan with no teeth: Yeah, like the guy from Pearl Jam.\nWoman: I don't believe you. Can I see your ID?\nMan with no teeth: Yeah, I get this all the time. (Pulls ID from wallet). Here you go. \nWoman (turning to whisper in man's ear): Haha! It's spelled Eddie VeTTer. With two Ts not two Ds. (Hands ID back to man with no teeth). Great!\nMan with no teeth: Yeah, Eddie's my third cousin. My wife didn't believe it when she first met him at our family reunion. She was like you're related to Eddie Vedder the singer? Are you two married? I married my high school sweetheart, Christina. Do you have kids? \nWoman to man (whispering in ear): Oh. My. God. \nWoman to bartender: Can we get our check? \nBartender (incredulously): Oh, you don't want another round? \nWoman (handing bartender debit card): No, thank you. We're just going down the street to meet some people for dinner. \nBartender: Sorry, we actually have a $10 minimum to use a card, and your total so far is only $5.50. You might as well \nWoman: Wow, ok. I guess we'll have two more. \nMan with no teeth (who has been staring at bartender's cleavage this whole time): Haha, oops, sorry. I've been skiing the slopes for the last few minutes. \n(Woman squeezes man's hand as if to say OH. MY. GOD. WHAT ARE WE DOING HERE?)\nMan with no teeth: So, anyway, as I was saying, I married my high school sweetheart. We had kids right away. We've been married for 30 years. Except we're separated. We are apart except for the good stuff. He. He. That's right. I'm so glad to hear you don't have kids. It's important to grow the relationship first. \n(Woman keeps glancing around)\nMan with no teeth: If you want to make out, I can leave you alone. \n\n[15 minutes later]\n\n(Man and woman are walking out to car. They turn to each other with looks of disbelief and speak at the same time). \n\nMan: OH. MY. GOD. \nWoman: OH. MY. GOD.", "business_id": "f_leeIRar8uNCkk5sAmHRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "MUHoBFzwRoXpCpgYSN8KRA", "review_id": "wF3ZWvIgyn6sE2KXIUFaZA", "text": "Five stars for the entertainment, 4 for the ambiance (it's a dive bar that just won't quit - from NASCAR posters on one wall, to the pin up poster above the urinal, to the cliche beer posters near the bar, this place does it up right!) and far fewer stars for the pricing, the staff, and the crowd.  Who knew Phoenix had so many ugly people?  I guess I don't get to Wal-Mart often enough to remember.  These are real folk, though.  Salt of the earth and all that.  \n\nThe prices - I must relate this story.  I walked up to the bar, saw someone with a Corona bottle, and immediately thought \"I'll do that.\"  The straight-up hot bartender handed me the beer and said \"4.25.\"   Ok, WHAT.  I was flabbergasted.  Never in my life have I paid so much for Corona.  This is a major dive bar FAIL right here.  Later, once the Corona was empty, we talked my friend's (female ) co-worker to get us drinks, and the other (male) bartender made us stiff drinks for a claimed price of 3.25.  There we go, that's a whole lot more like it.  Later still, I realized I had walked right past the drink specials painted on a window by the front door.  Hah, oops.  Domestic only though, what's up with that??  Anyway decent cover band for 2 bucks to get in the door, fun crowd despite the low number of hot women, and a fairly cheap evening, once you figure out the drink specials.  This place is an experience.  Plus, it's like four miles from my house.  AWESOME.  I'm trying to imagine myself biking home from here.  Or better still, chaining my bike up by the front door next to all the choppers upon arrival.  HA.  I may never be back, but I'll remember this place for years.", "business_id": "f_leeIRar8uNCkk5sAmHRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "zMmZ3L_KA5t2n2LunS5nzQ", "review_id": "0nD1gmxRI2P1e8aLZWTVJg", "text": "This is a cool joint to kick off the evening at if you are looking for something laid back and low key and the place to be. I usually come down here to see local bands such as Souldriver, Headroom, Analbreath, and The Earps. Judging by some of the other reviews analbreath seems to be a permanent fixture here! What I like most about The Blooze besides the prices is that its not pretentious. The drinks have a bite to them which is nice especially at these prices. The beer line up is the usual domestics which I don't drink and the import variety could do with a boost. The service is quick and swift. The regular patrons come down here to ease the pain and that's obvious and that also lends the place its charm. This is a local bar that caters to rock bands and locals. The staff is friendly and the price is right. No more no less.", "business_id": "f_leeIRar8uNCkk5sAmHRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "b9XdpPlzZCVimhNb0z8CNA", "review_id": "GJ7cDeBDAynwKO9-bSDQxQ", "text": "After an awesome evening at \"The Blooze\" two things have become self evident.  One: I need to get my tattoo.  Two: The Blooze has officially dethroned \"The Bikini\" as my favorite dive bar. \n\nWe went to \"The Blooze\" last night to check out a couple of surf-rock bands, The Surfside IV and Secrete Samurai, from San Diego.  Now normally, The Blooze is a NASCAR haven.  NASCAR memorabilia adorns every surface but the floor in the place.   I was a little apprehensive of checking out this place, but there was no need to worry.  This place is great.  Plenty of seating throughout the bar, a dance floor, and they even had Guinness on tap which is always good.   While the bands were playing classic movies featuring Tony Randall and Jane Mansfield were playing on the many TV screens throughout the bar.  There are two pool tables that were occupied most of the evening.  Outside they had VIP parking for hotrods so it was like a mini car show and great music.  The best part about the night was the Surfside go-go dancers and their little \"Devilette\" horns. Very cute!\n\nAll in all, I give \"The Blooze\" four out of 5 stars and look forward to the next Surf Rock band night.", "business_id": "f_leeIRar8uNCkk5sAmHRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pQbyx3VDl52eGR2mKd7Qag", "review_id": "G65IeT_n80Cgspwz7n4N_g", "text": "I couldnt resist taking my top off after \"The heat wave\" bbq wings they served set my happy on fire. IT went so well downed with the wells with their cheap 25 cent tequila.I was hanging with Marco, Betty, Tiny, and Punta when they greased over my head there.  You can smoke indoors and always order the hogs-chop", "business_id": "f_leeIRar8uNCkk5sAmHRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "v6CGBT0OoLRht9dzo7vaXg", "review_id": "utaoXNuKsYp-_s1AcNNXxA", "text": "If you're into dive bars, live rock music,  and cheap drinks this is definitely your place. The crowd may seem a lil rough around the edges, with your rockabilly & psychobilly people, mixed with some bikers but don't let it scare you away. The bartenders are awesome and know how to pour a stiff drink, and the patrons are pretty much friendly regulars. And for the kid at heart who likes games, they have pool tables and darts. Cheers!", "business_id": "f_leeIRar8uNCkk5sAmHRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JOG-4G4e8ae3lx_szHtR8g", "review_id": "K2O_4ArHi7oO5S4MpZJd7Q", "text": "I'm very new to PHX. I ended up talking to a cop at the airport who told me about Thursday Rockabilly nights at the Blooze. I had to check it out. My friend and I walked in and were instantly comfortable, excited, and impressed. The AC was pumping, beer was cold, the music; rockin, and the crowd; refreshing. The bathroom was great! \nThey don't have food there but they will let you bring in whatever you want. We went there pretty early, around 7:30ish. Unfortunately, because of ridiculously early work on Fri AM, I had to leave once it was starting to get really packed and lively around 10:30/11. I am so glad that I finally checked the place out though. I will definitely frequent The Blooze as often as I can.", "business_id": "f_leeIRar8uNCkk5sAmHRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "b7rSxbAN44bMoqp-sZaUqA", "review_id": "GpOJpzIKTvxHSBWOvxMFkA", "text": "I love the Blooze! Thursday rockabilly nights are awesome! There's a great checkered dance floor to dance the night away! The owner is the nicest guy you will ever meet. There's hardly ever a cover and drinks are cheap! If you're looking for fun on a budget, this is the place!\n\n\nP.s. If you sit at one of the tables check out the awesome pictures on them! My favorite is the prohibition table.\n\nP.p.s. Girls... You have to look in the bathroom... There's pictures of hunky guys on the inside of the stalls... There's even pictures of Tumbleweed (the owner)!", "business_id": "f_leeIRar8uNCkk5sAmHRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Zkn45PKSC3Lj-o_ZnK35yw", "review_id": "RdgAydMXihxYWtCt_3pUfw", "text": "The Blooze is a dive bar by categorization only. It is much too clean, organized, and well lit to actually meet dive bar standards. A classy dive bar, if you will. \n\nI went to see The Limit CLub play for Thursday Rockabilly Night, and the stage set up is fantastic! It has the whole lights/sound set up down perfectly. There are two 27 inch monitors mounted on either end of the stage so that people sitting in the back of the bar can see what's going on, and the checkerboard dance-floor is a nice touch! \n\nDrinks are cheap if you like domestic beer or well drinks. And the bathrooms are super clean if your bladder isn't up to binge drinking! The ladies room even has pictures of 1980s hotties plastered all over the inside of the stalls. \n\nOverall, this is a great little bar to see a local band and have a cheap drink. Just beware of the scary bikers that seem to perpetually hang out in front of places like this!", "business_id": "f_leeIRar8uNCkk5sAmHRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gN4JuiRC2sIssc1qijg4Zw", "review_id": "r6ZfybKYWHpwu8wrdh3iew", "text": "HELL YEAH......The Blooze freekin rules for live music and cheap drinks.  Owner is on top of the music scene, so there's always quality music playing every night.", "business_id": "f_leeIRar8uNCkk5sAmHRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LKJswnMTubEGjJXFDseHKA", "review_id": "7bktyFUaKnDIHDfFSA3i6w", "text": "Great place to get fairly priced drinks and hear some good music!  Will be back again and again - and thanks for having a hot dog cart outside on weekends!!!", "business_id": "f_leeIRar8uNCkk5sAmHRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dT5JHk1aJQhOty1kwTitHA", "review_id": "8ZvnRdtHBl9oVIPn6RUXUg", "text": "My husband came with me to do laundry once.  The laundromat is in the same area and of course while I was doing that, he hung out at The Blooze.  I would go over in between loads.  There was only one person working in the front of house.  She was really nice.  She didn't lose her cool at all when more people started coming in.  She handled it well.  Especially when a regular at the bar was giving her a hard time.  She just went with the flow and eventually he left.  They have 2 pool tables, darts and a stage for a band on the weekends.  If you are already there when the band is setting up, you just get a stamp and don't have to pay cover, which is awesome.  We ended up leaving before the band came on, but we plan on going back soon.  It is a little bit of a dive, but everyone there was friendly.  And they don't serve food, so eat before hand, but the drinks are cheap.", "business_id": "f_leeIRar8uNCkk5sAmHRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LKJswnMTubEGjJXFDseHKA", "review_id": "VFKJfP7tAoK-FOFyvC1e7Q", "text": "I just wanted to add an update for sound quality for the bands... sometimes it's really bad and sometimes it can't be beat....  \n\nAgain, the friendliness and service are always right on- great atmosphere.", "business_id": "f_leeIRar8uNCkk5sAmHRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "vsXP832M0kOxKpfduD7dWw", "review_id": "8K2k7DcCe426txVcICwjEw", "text": "One word. Three letters: FUN!\n\nGreat local spot for live music that has you dancing in your seat... or go ahead and shoot some pool! Cheap drink prices.", "business_id": "f_leeIRar8uNCkk5sAmHRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L8NC1S3O0AgBwrysvG1wfw", "review_id": "ba2S6EKeoeNmjDuMs0hdVg", "text": "My husband I went there last night, with some out of town guests.  What a great time we had!  Drinks were very good priced and a live band, no cover charge, and what a Great time we had.  We will be going back here again, we loved it.", "business_id": "f_leeIRar8uNCkk5sAmHRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T_Dn2hra4XKSd7YPoc7WVw", "review_id": "SqZbsx9UUXY9OHhT01c5vw", "text": "I might have gone on a bad night, as it was Heavy metal night. The Blooze was very scary to me. It was a total biker bar to me. Everyone in black, smoking, tatooes and piercings everywhere. I was literally scared to go in. \n\nThe rest of my group finally showed up and went in. It's a small bar with no table serve for drinks. I don't believe they had any food. \n\nIf you like the biker atmosphere this is a place for you.", "business_id": "f_leeIRar8uNCkk5sAmHRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k1Ie4OZYbGBM0b7z00fXUA", "review_id": "xf5fIOhbqda74r6c0AYv1Q", "text": "Love this place. The staff are always friendly. Love the live music. The people are always kicked back. It's a place I love to go and really relax ;)", "business_id": "f_leeIRar8uNCkk5sAmHRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7ts2siFBbS-uAq9Rbt1l3A", "review_id": "SQ3hazWgCzXAB17xdIK2PA", "text": "Totally fun place. Went with a meet up group. The crowd was easy going and obviously lots of local regulars.", "business_id": "f_leeIRar8uNCkk5sAmHRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Zw88uQnHmHKcTUMo-PBL1Q", "review_id": "nwX-P9z5uR-8FDDPTy2aYQ", "text": "Went to watch a buddy play one night. I couldn't believe how clean the bathroom was. The place is set up pretty cool with a square bar in front of the stage with plenty of seating and a little dancing room in between. Cool little music venue.", "business_id": "f_leeIRar8uNCkk5sAmHRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xqwXMapzAld9pJKA4wqNxg", "review_id": "TdUnVWg0D-5YCpm9flZU4A", "text": "This is a great local neighborhood bar. Depending on the night you never know what kind of crowd you're going to get. Sometimes it's biker night other times it appears to be redneck rebel night and still others you have swing dancing so you see all your rockabilly kids-- lots of big hair and bigger skirts. No matter what the crowd everyone here is always friendly. There's no reason to be intimidated by people's looks. The beer selection is outstanding! It is not what you would expect from a local 'dive bar'. Prices are pretty good on their import beer which I like and appreciate. The bathroom is always sparkling clean which you can rarely say about any bar. Staff is super friendly and helpful but you gotta go to the bar to get your drinks which I'm okay with. My only serious issue with this place is the sound system. Been to a bunch of shows and sometimes the sound is good, sometimes it sounds bad. Not sure if it's the soundboard or the operator that's to blame for this but you can definitely tell sound quality difference between shows.", "business_id": "f_leeIRar8uNCkk5sAmHRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RJXYPDGILnxWYsQ5hKqBLA", "review_id": "FreMXMvl-1l23lWJDYWIkg", "text": "Saturday night. Looking forward to this show and we got here before 8pm. Show started near 930. So freaking crowded you can't see the band.  Its so loud you cant hear the band.  Fire Marshall bill would close the place. So over capacity you can't move. Let alone get to the bathroom. All about greed. Need to stop ticket sales while there is still room to move.", "business_id": "f_leeIRar8uNCkk5sAmHRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tr1oSytvfw2zivDoH_1L5Q", "review_id": "pgSDAiRjqKR43uZph5x-dQ", "text": "This place is so fun. Go when Lit Up is playing. Awesome 80's cover band and they draw a huge, interesting crowd. Cheap drinks and fun for all. Grab a shot and relax to some of the best bands in Arizona. Staff is attentive and fun. Give this place a try!", "business_id": "f_leeIRar8uNCkk5sAmHRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i2QqqRhuc20r27y_fx59KQ", "review_id": "nmEUwT5etULRGddSxMrLKQ", "text": "I am not a regular visitor of bars.  Though I do like live music.  The night we went (thursday) was rockabilly night.  The band Whiskey Kiss was rather good and made for a fun evening.\n\nWe felt welcome in the bar, though it was obvious we were not regulars, our dress was a bit different. The bartender was very friendly and we never felt ill at ease.\n\nNothing overly impressed us and nothing scared us away.  Just a nice local place to hear some music.  Prices seemed very reasonable.", "business_id": "f_leeIRar8uNCkk5sAmHRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FAsJEfgQL7mL5mg76Z6-2w", "review_id": "rXYQRNI81gF7lbXyZ1znyg", "text": "This is the perfect neighborhood bar. I've been here almost every day of the week, and there is always something going on. Between the multiple TVs and the huge projection screen for sports events, to dance lessons, and plenty of live music all week you can get your fill in more ways than one at this bar. \n\nThey get nationally and world famous touring bands, and of course our favorite local bands to play, always keeping it entertaining. Every Thursday night is rockabilly night, if you're never been for this music it's a true treat with pinups, greasers, cars, motorcycles, swing dancers, and of course an amazing band to tap your feet to, all with no cover! This is the highlight of my week, but they also offer a wide variety of different musicians from rock, to metal, country, blues, and some great cover bands as well!\n\nThe bartenders are hard to ignore here. They will pour your drink strong and fast, with fire and grace. They also have one of the best bar backs I've ever seen. If something breaks he's there in a split second, and watch out for him carrying around about 15 glasses stacked at a time. It's always clean, even the restrooms! Which says A LOT about this \"dive\" bar.\n\nIf you're in the area don't skip out on going to The Blooze. There's sure to be something going on, and hey, if all is quiet, just have some drinks and play some pool or darts.", "business_id": "f_leeIRar8uNCkk5sAmHRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PS0lCxjGNeUrKxYSdpW-Aw", "review_id": "Z6hfNeGIVeE_ku90TXDYuw", "text": "Great no maintenance skin is unfortunately just not it my genes. I have to work at keeping my complexion oh so lovely, and the dermatologists at this office have been helping me do just that for about five years. \n\nI love dermatologists. In fact I don't understand why most people don't go see them. I only go see my current doctor about every three months, but every time I do we talk about exactly how my skin is doing. Once we do that she might recommend skin tips for that season of the year or new products that have come out. Dermatologists also have a butt load of samples that they really do want to get rid of. Last time I was seeing my dermatologist Katie I had mentioned to her horror that I was going on a weekend camping trip. She of course was sickened by the fact that there are no showers in the woods, but she loaded me up travel size samples perfect for camping so fast! Whether we talk about healthy ways to be in the sun or how many times your should really exfoliate your skin I aways feel better asking a doctor my weird skin questions. \n\nNext time you have any kind of skin or complexion problem, invest your money in seeing a doctor! Your a lot more likely to solve the problem the right way and quicker.", "business_id": "6r8KHqgmlM3PWVZ7suyQ6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bcvhLHYRdcjo0MHmQnM7ZQ", "review_id": "DXLn-dTg168QhI4JYJE0zw", "text": "I have been going to this dermatologist's office for years. However, as long as I've gone there, I haven't ever been completely happy with the experience. It just seemed easier not to deal with the hassle of dealing with switching, until today. \n\nI called and asked the woman at the front desk if there were any available appointments in the next couple days. She made the hugest sigh I have ever heard and said, \"Well, uh, um, we don't even have any physicians in the office until I don't know when.\" She said this is a really rude manner like I was bothering her. Then I asked, \"Well, I normally just see one of the physician's assitants, can I get in with them?\"  She says , \"(scoffs again) No. No one is in the office. What is it exactly that you need?\"  I said, \"I just need an appointment! I need a prescription refilled and somone to look at my skin!\" She then RUDELY told me that nothing was available until the end of August. I just said thanks anyway and she hung up. She really made me feel like I was out of line for asking for an appointment at all!\n\nThis is only one of my rude encounters with the ladys at the front desk at this place. One time I got yelled at for quietly talking on my phone in the waiting room. Also, I got two moles removed here by physician's assitants, only to later find out later by the doctor that it should never have been allowed. PS~ The moles ended up taking WAY longer than normal to heal, and have awful scars that are way worse than the moles were themselves. \n\nDON'T GO HERE!", "business_id": "6r8KHqgmlM3PWVZ7suyQ6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Km0MQav49WBjFQlifoylcQ", "review_id": "1YLRvAvZ9VEf5zKuTh-eJA", "text": "I went and saw the PA Courtney at this office and was pleased with my experience,  There was literally no one in the office when I walked in this morning, which works for me because I cannot stand waiting at the DR office.  \n\nThe office staff were friendly and Courtney was knowledgable and took the time to listen to my concerns.  She also gave me loads of samples and coupon as some of my topical medications can get pricey.\n\nThat said, then I had my husband come here for a mole check and I wish I hadn't! He has two super large scars from where she removed the moles--it looks hacked :(  I feel terrible and to top it off, we got several bills totalling over $200...I understand insurance doesn't cover everything, but we should have been given an  FYI and the chance to get a second opinion...everyhting ended up being totally fine, so was there really concern?????  I am not returning.", "business_id": "6r8KHqgmlM3PWVZ7suyQ6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "66VpA-xzwrPNuD8R8zs0Og", "review_id": "8Q_qi488BhQUN3C73AZ8RA", "text": "The PA Courtney was nice, friendly and knowledgeable. I was pleased with my experience.", "business_id": "6r8KHqgmlM3PWVZ7suyQ6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hQLrMAZwxKlg6ovFg5ToCg", "review_id": "oy2urg-JM5t8RbVD7GK1OQ", "text": "I saw Courtney this afternoon for botox.  I've been getting botox on a regular basis for about 10 years & have never had an experience like this.  The ENTIRE appointment lasted about 6 minutes!  With the proper consultation, botox appointments typically last about 30 minutes.  \n1.) She did not discuss ANYTHING with me (other than to not exercise for 4 hours after the treatment)\n2.) She did not have me make facial expressions to determine where to put the product (EVERY Dr./nurse makes you do this, EVERY time)\n3.) She did not ask me one single question about what my concerns were\nShe basically came in, plunged the botox into my face, and said \"ok, you're all set\".  I was shocked and literally speechless & will never step foot into this establishment again.", "business_id": "6r8KHqgmlM3PWVZ7suyQ6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7cfMwBOdq-BNBTfQV7xUvg", "review_id": "4aPc9S1plLxXABGOWRXImg", "text": "I agree with the other reviewers. I came in for a mole check and they ended up removing 3 moles  They didn't inform me how much it would be to remove them. I told her my insurance isn't great and I was worried about the cost. I ended up paying almost $1,000 for everything which is ridiculous and now have three ugly scars. I've been going to  dermatologists for years and this is the first dr who removed this many moles. It's definitely about getting your $ at this place.", "business_id": "6r8KHqgmlM3PWVZ7suyQ6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ytixgobKQ9x1qTg875PDGQ", "review_id": "PhcXq8rRMuOMHRSJ2K3HwQ", "text": "Dr. Adriana Holy is the best Dermatologist I have ever been to. I was diagnosed with Melanoma at age 28 and 31, frightening! Dr. Holy is thorough, professional, kind and caring. Many of the dermatologist I have gone to (before meeting Dr. Holy) were more concerned with selling you Botox or the latest facial rejuvenation fad. Dr. Holy cares about Skin Cancer and the only way to be sure is to biopsy a questionable mole.  So ugly scar for a mole that was questionable - too bad - I've had real scars from my melanoma surgeries, but I am alive today at 50. Please take off and biopsy any mole in question - You will be alive! If you want a Med Spa then go there.", "business_id": "6r8KHqgmlM3PWVZ7suyQ6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4PSuwOabKtPxtdKePnFjnw", "review_id": "aD4q8vmY3an6-J4kq_FWKQ", "text": "I have had absolutely fabulous experiences with Dr. Holy. She and her staff are awesome. I had the liquid magic facelift and I feel amazing. Results walking out the door. I totally recommend her for a procedure or even just a full body check.", "business_id": "6r8KHqgmlM3PWVZ7suyQ6w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4PtC1I1t3OH_31rYJ2daeQ", "review_id": "OpX1g6-ogrmB24MMJhZ4NQ", "text": "My boyfriend had to have emergency oral surgery and ended up in Ingersoll's office. Not only was he able to get my boyfriend in quickly, he was professional and put my boyfriend who has an intense fear of needles at ease. I would definitely recommend him to friends and family.", "business_id": "xj8DjQHs8E42wGMJ2CmXxA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ny5onObkIjr5sWucUo1JAg", "review_id": "uH3uzxKIEgMvnfXJ72nr2Q", "text": "Dr Ingersoll is fantastic! My daughter had an emergency 3 weeks post surgery, & needed to be seen on a Friday afternoon. Dr stayed late to see her & make sure she was taken care of. \nEXCELLENT patient care here! Would recommend him to anyone.", "business_id": "xj8DjQHs8E42wGMJ2CmXxA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4UQrAytLj8nwtXYC1SRsXQ", "review_id": "ouLjRiQYXg8n07f8-WfuZQ", "text": "This doctor and his staff rocks! I have severe dentist anxiety and they did everything to make my experience anxiety free and comfortable! Thank you to Dr. Ingersoll and your amazing staff! :)", "business_id": "xj8DjQHs8E42wGMJ2CmXxA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LP0bl3GKToABt3lnpSvA2w", "review_id": "iI7vuTZFxCI545IH1538-w", "text": "My husband's cousin had a few monumental events and parties here. She had her graduation celebration, a rehearsal dinner, and wedding ceremony here.\n\nThe ceremony was beautiful and the church made a great setting. Well lit and spacious for a large number of guests. The reception area has been redecorated and is a very nice space for dinners. The attention to detail was noticed...even the bathrooms felt upscale! \n\nGreat location, great place to book your next life event!", "business_id": "ITcg0ABneVKWREfzx7v7Og", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XJAKSnJOn2NE8ekSh3uJTg", "review_id": "nUe8nDXF3H6uib0tn7qvkA", "text": "St. George is an amazing church!  Father Christopher Salamy is incredibly dynamic and very \"real.\"  He has a doctorate in theology but is young and very well connected to all the parishioners.  The community is truly like one big family.  I love that they have such great programs for the kids and a beautiful campus.  The annual Feast of the Middle East is a great way to take a church tour and see the beautiful inside of the church.  They also have a wonderful bookstore that is open on Sundays and during the Feast of the Middle East with religious icons and beautiful books.  \n\nSt. George Antiochian Orthodox Church is part of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America. Sometimes called the Eastern Orthodox Church, the Orthodox Church is the first Christian Church.  The Orthodox Church can be traced in unbroken continuity all the way back to Christ and His Twelve Apostles twenty centuries ago. The Church of Antioch was established by the Apostles Paul and Barnabas in 42 A.D., with St. Peter serving for the next eight years as its first prelate. The Church of Antioch is one of the five ancient Patriarchates of the Christian Church, along with Alexandria, Constantinople, Jerusalem, and Rome.", "business_id": "ITcg0ABneVKWREfzx7v7Og", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oabsRd4tQ9rpaYTiIpG35g", "review_id": "XLyF1vkgiAX0N_upA6_HAA", "text": "We got married at the Legacy Ballroom.  The venue is beautiful however the Mangement Team sucks.  We booked the Legacy Ballroom a year in advance of our wedding - the management team changed three different times.  When I arrived on our wedding date the drapes in the ballroom were missing. They sent the drapes out for cleaning and they got damaged. They \"replaced\" the drapes with ugly black drapes that didn't go with the theme of our wedding.  We chose the Legacy Ballroom because the decor and color scheme matched with our wedding theme.  Additionally, we secured our rehearsal date a year advance; they changed the date on us (which we were ok with) but when we arrived on the resceduled date - the ballroom was occupied with another venue as such we had our wedding rehearsal outside.  I spoke to Bob who manages the Ballroom (currently) he promised to issue credit and back pedal on his words.  I am currently flighting the charge with the Legacy Ballroom.  I would not recommend doing business with the Legacy Ballroom.  Lovely location and venue but the management SUCKS!  I have reported the Legacy Ballroom to the Better Business Bureau with the hopes that no one will do business with them and they will be forced to close their doors or clean up their act.", "business_id": "ITcg0ABneVKWREfzx7v7Og", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ep3anRsVSShs7O4DlEmoWA", "review_id": "9czBEvCEZlNNmVh3RVWRMg", "text": "FEAST OF THE MIDDLE EAST 2013:  Here is my experience there.  The food was really good and worth it, but since I am not a member of this Church nobody--except for the ticket ladies--even looked my way.  I didn't care as I was looking around myself and enjoying the sights and sounds.  \nThen I made the fatal mistake of asking what one of the dishes was called to a nearby group of people.  I was polite about it and waited till there was a lull in their conversation to ask.  However, the ladies in the group were so ungracious with a \"why are you bothering us\" attitude that I just walked away.  Some of the men heard and saw this exchange and were kind, gave me the information plus more of what I was seeking.  It was just a question, ladies, so you don't need to tell your children to not respond to me (which they did).  I am only asking a simple question...but one of them even remarked that I could go back into where the food was sold and ask someone there. \nI mean...these were Lebanese women from the Church, so what kind of women go there?  Other than rude, ungracious women who let \"outsiders\" know they are persona non grata.  Is this Church not aware what a horrible impression they give us \"outsiders\" with that attitude?\nOther than that, I did meet some lovely woman with her breastfeeding baby in the restroom who I had a nice conversation with which proves all the women aren't rude there.  Maybe I just hit the nasty group of the Church?\nOther than that unpleasant experience, the food is delicious, and the entertainment started at 5 pm which I didn't get to see since I couldn't find a chair inside the church.  Now I see why everyone was in their seats at 3 pm talking.  They were waiting for the show to start and know how limited seating is.  I get it.\nI give this festival a 2 star because the food is great! They have alot of bouncy things for children to play on, they have tons of delicious food and lots of parking on the street in a very lovely area of the city with beautiful homes.\nThey lose 3 stars for the non-friendly attitudes of the festival goers from the Church.  Prepare to bring your own posse to talk to if you go to this Festival is all I'm say'n.\nThe most positive note about the Lebanese who go to this Church is that the men seemed friendly and their Priest waved at me from afar.  That was nice.\nA review on here about this Church says they are \"one big family\"....yeah, one big family who doesn't want outsiders to come there even to visit.  And the Priest seems so friendly, too...go figure?\nAs a last note:  What a difference in attitudes of the Greek Festival at St. Halambros Church where every single person working there is more than happy you are there no matter if you are an outsider or Church member, also have delicious food and are so warm and welcoming.  Take a lesson, St. George!", "business_id": "ITcg0ABneVKWREfzx7v7Og", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pgZccYvlshOsRIn7HWwRXA", "review_id": "55ca-LjrCjHjI_1hCj6_Zw", "text": "If you are looking for a place to begin your journey to Orthodoxy, this is a great place to begin. \n\nI converted several years ago in Romania. The local Romanian church did not have any classes for converts and was pretty ethnic. Father Chris at the time had an Orthodoxy 101 class. It was wonderful. Father Chris knows how to teach the basics and is willing to disciple you along. Not many priests are willing to do this. I have always felt welcome every time I visited. Many will smile and greet you. \n\nThe bible studies are great and you learn a lot. I really do consider St. George as my second home. It may not be for everyone but if you are open and willing to learn about the ancient faith, it is a good place to start.", "business_id": "ITcg0ABneVKWREfzx7v7Og", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "A8CIAlDiSmF65vFw5YLmLg", "text": "Thank you Sonora Quest for  having online scheduling. I had to get blood drawn the other day and I went online and made a 2:30 appointment. I showed up at 2:25, and at 2:30 they called me back and drew my blood. I was in and out in about 10 minutes. \n\nIn previous years I have waited up to an hour, because you just had to stand in line and wait.  This new process is fantastic!", "business_id": "QsCCPWxWqMe-0jSfryhkXg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fl6oI21uXoxVMwfR6lFanQ", "review_id": "ogp4uCi-sNnWRS3x_dZU-g", "text": "Make an appointment ahead of time! \n\nThe receptionist was really bad at communicating with you if you are a walk-in. All she will tell you to do it sign in, take a seat, and she will call you to collect your lab slip and insurance card (usually an hour or so later after you sign in). Then you have to wait another 15- 25 minutes before they will call you back. The waiting room is super small and being confined with sick people coughing for an hour and a half will bring out anyone's inner hypochondriac. Out of frustration, two patrons got up and left before there names were called because all the reception would tell you was how many people were in front of you, which is horrible because that could mean 20 minutes or forty. However, once you get back, the phlebotomists are really nice and it takes about 10 minutes for the blood samples to be collected.", "business_id": "QsCCPWxWqMe-0jSfryhkXg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wqQ-50Sjf9ol3SYaPbA1YQ", "review_id": "MKzLNU3Wo2o4gfzvfZ7liA", "text": "Nice people, in and out very quickly!", "business_id": "QsCCPWxWqMe-0jSfryhkXg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_F_Veo7apY0NbBhKWJ7DJg", "review_id": "UKPGJcoy1zlmK8jmcM8Yhg", "text": "Came here for some blood work. The front desk staff were very nice and friendly. And the woman who took drew my blood was awesome and very nice - she had a fantastic accent as well. \n\nWalked in at 2:05pm\nGot blood work done at 2:45. \n(Note: I did not have an appointment)\n\nAlso not this office takes a lunch break from 1:00pm to 2:00pm so the office is closed at this time.", "business_id": "QsCCPWxWqMe-0jSfryhkXg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DNXdO9-uDc9PKNXTICIZWw", "review_id": "JiKz2sj3SgTKA6irQbEvyA", "text": "DISHONEST\n\nI brought in a microwave oven for someone to look at here. It wasn't working. He asked $30 to look at it and I paid him.\n\nA few days later I had not heard from him. I called and he said in a very offhand manner, \"oh yeah, it's dead.\" I was offered no specifics.\n\nI could tell that he NEVER LOOKED AT MY MICROWAVE. HE KNEW IT WAS DEAD OR NOT WORTH FIXING WHEN I BROUGHT IT IN BUT HE TOOK MY MONEY ANYWAY.\n\nWhat a JERK. That tells you something about someone's business ethics as well as his contempt for his customers' intelligence. An ethical businessman would have told me up front it was likely dead or not worth fixing. An ethical businessman would NOT have taken $30 from me if he didn't plan on doing any actual work to look at my microwave.\n\nI'll never come here again and if you are a do-it-yourself'er I would encourage you to find another appliance parts business, this place will take advantage of you if they think they can.", "business_id": "wb3FCElK1qhnU2WNPLICjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1o3GnyFaLvLqpz_OFGVp_Q", "review_id": "tPqg3dgAWMXKwocf2NrLPw", "text": "DISHONEST!! Watch out if you go to this store they over charge for parts.  I get a water  filter for my \nfridge and they changed me $62.00, I did state this seemed\nreal high and he stated next time it would be higher.  So I get home and call around\nand check online and I could buy in town almost any were for $32. and online for $22. They would not let me return the part even with the invoice. Again they state they\nnever take returns. I will never return to this store.", "business_id": "wb3FCElK1qhnU2WNPLICjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U3tDTf-NXBse3aHJ-PdT1Q", "review_id": "K0f6hBfa8xWvwqEPhqBXFg", "text": "Stay away from this place.  I like to support local businesses but I went in to buy one wheel and three axles for my dishwasher lower rack.  A total of 4 pieces of plastic.  They charged me $6.50 for the wheel and $6 for each axle.  I felt like they were making up the price while I was there but I did not have my phone to look up the price and I was in a hurry.  With tax this was $29 and they had the audacity to ask if I wanted to buy more for stock.  I told them not at these prices.  I checked later and on the GE parts website it was $2.25 for the wheel and $1.25 for each axle.  So $6 vs. $24.50.  Shame on me for not checking first and shame on them for 4x the price.  I am all for local owners but not when this is the way they conduct business.  Find somewhere else to go.  You will be glad you did.", "business_id": "wb3FCElK1qhnU2WNPLICjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FWOMdItlF6t4eiN3U5DImw", "review_id": "3D-2vgpQb7RUfjXYj10GOw", "text": "RUN!\nI didn't look at the reviews until I had this horrific experience.\nRUN AWAY!\nI read up on the problem with my sharp microwave oven.  Door wouldn't spring open when open button pushed.  New springs were $2.00 online, but probably only needed adjustment.  I'm not handy and thought the $40.00 \"look at fee\" would be worth having it done.  I watched a repair guide on YOUTUBE, but still, local, no big deal,done right...\nRUN AWAY FAST!\n$128.00 to readjust the springs! No parts were needed! \nRUN AWAY FAST AND DONT LOOK BACK!\nGot the microwave home and they hadn't even put the screws back in the microwave.  So I got back in the car and got the screws...after being screwed....\n\n\"that's kind of sucky...\" Were THEIR only words.\n\nSMALL CLAIMS COURT IS A BLOCK AWAY...I'M GOING TO RUN THERE MONDAY!!!!!!!!!!", "business_id": "wb3FCElK1qhnU2WNPLICjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s1DQIdQRJGBqX_sunAkO8w", "review_id": "Ut_oNJblDX-s25TYXLESJQ", "text": "My dryer belt and motor pulley broke, and this place was recommended to me by a couple of people I know. I researched my parts and cost online before going, and not only was I able to get the right parts immediately, but the pricing was comparable to what I would have paid online (plus....no shipping this way!) And then when I couldn't figure out how the belt worked with the idler arm tensioner, the fellas working there were very helpful in explaining to me how the parts all went together! And not once did they make me feel stupid about something that turned out to be so simple :)", "business_id": "wb3FCElK1qhnU2WNPLICjA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "IzMeF5f2043jgDjhzNeDbg", "review_id": "Uc5pFwQkJ2uW6rpPZDxJeg", "text": "The office space, layout, presentation gets 5 stars, the customer service you receive from the employees at Corporate Office Center is a negative 10. They will scare your clients off, scare your own staff and make your life a living hell. Their office locations and space is beautiful but if a say, a client shows up at a time other than their scheduled time, they will be told to leave. They will be told you don't provide any services at the locations and if anyone could single handedly ruining your professional image, Corporate Office Centers can do this for you! BE AFRAID!!!! They are dedicated to working against, not with you.", "business_id": "sl3FXy3NQtOc60JQ3t4tbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "V5SOpcPoul01FuTZdwj59A", "review_id": "XB5JZab9BeauAZQWOlW47Q", "text": "I cannot begin to express how poorly I think of Corporate Office Centers. As the reviewer before me stated, the location is ideal and the offices are lovely, but the customer service is atrocious. I had a one-year lease in the office with a number of challenges throughout my term. Unfortunately, my requests for assistance fell on deaf ears. The staff is trained to make money, NOT to help tenants. Below are some examples:\n\nShortly after I moved into the office, I was told that I could not use my AirPort to connect my Mac to my printer and make a wireless environment. That meant that I had to run wires across the office and inconvenience my clients when they visited the office. Apparently, had I paid an additional fee, I could have used my AirPort, which is NOT a router, as specified in my contract and verbally.\n\nThen, when faced with personal and professional financial challenges, I approached the management about moving to a virtual office or finding another solution so I would not have to endure continued financial hardship. Again, I was flatly denied the option to even discuss the situation. \n\nFinally, after ending my lease, I was BILLED! The management requires a substantial deposit, yet I was billed for mail forwarding and cleaning. I had less than $3 worth of mail forwarded to me because I picked up the other pieces. I also never used or publicized the number provided by Corporate Office Centers, as I just forwarded my own number. Therefore, my COC number was not used, even though I still received a $375 fee. And cleaning a 125-square-foot office for $325? I have had my entire 1,300-square-foot home professionally cleaned for little more than that. That amount is ridiculous, especially since I cleaned all surfaces before vacating.\n\nI will vehemently discourage others from using Corporate Office Centers as they are a complete rip-off. I have heard this tale of woe from others who were lured in and are now stuck. If you need an office space, do yourself a favor and avoid COC. It will only cost you if you go this route.", "business_id": "sl3FXy3NQtOc60JQ3t4tbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sTRSTMRUG03C2QNWI1QWrA", "review_id": "oRoZEzoiL8zx47SV3f0sLA", "text": "When the building air conditioning unit went down and it was literally 112 degrees outside, our building manager Deena did everything possible to help us out with fans and to get the situation resolved as soon as possible.  We really appreciate her attentiveness and professionalism.", "business_id": "sl3FXy3NQtOc60JQ3t4tbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hEvo83lrbOyvYyIg2fm44A", "review_id": "GJMjZIRhPhozlWuLlUtCsg", "text": "I recently started using this location as a virtual office for my clients. I am very impressed with the entire staff involved in helping me get reservations, greeting my clients and using other support systems. I would highly recommend this facility/location. My experiences are distinctly different than those written by people with negative opinions. As an aside, I am an independent company in need of a facility/company like Corporate Centers. I have no connection with Corporate Office Centers as they are not my employer! The facility is clean, and in a great location. The kitchen is very clean. \n\n I need to reserve a day room \"on the fly\" and the staff communicates with me on a very timely basis. This is a great place to establish a virtual office based on ones needs.\n\nRegus bought out corporate office center. It is still an excellent office setting.", "business_id": "sl3FXy3NQtOc60JQ3t4tbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-RaFek406PZKmu1jdcvjNw", "review_id": "VPYrxD1BMYFEJzXWkd0gag", "text": "I have to warn everyone to stay away from doing business with this Regus office! They are owned by a large International firm and will nickel and dime their clients. Just google Regus and you will see what I'm talking about. The employees at the office are very competent and nice but they are not empowered to make any decisions. I just had to deal with a situation that cost me a lot of $. I was a tenant for almost 25 years at this location and I was treated like dirt when I left.", "business_id": "sl3FXy3NQtOc60JQ3t4tbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "VrtywMRzwLrkSuLYC7yvyQ", "text": "Shea Village Lanes ROCKS!  The staff is super nice and the alley is clean.  I mean that is really all you can ask for with bowling alleys.  I have never had the food at this one so I can't comment on that.  But I have used the ladies restroom and it was tidy, big plus in my book.  It's been sort of  updated.  Bowling alleys will always be a bit behind in the modern look but I like it that way to tell you the truth.\n\nShea Village is kinda hidden on the NW corner of Shea & 32nd St.  You won't see the building right away but you will see the sign, so look for that.   And have Fun!", "business_id": "91iKybk4E_LSl5vy0F6mkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 7, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "kEsJo9V91qJF-xgb6LnQ3Q", "text": "Cosmic bowling after 10? Yes. Bowling shoes, two hours of bowling and a pizza for $14.99? Yes. An arcade that includes an air hockey table? Yes. A full bar with buckets of beer (mix and match) for decent pricing? Yes. So is this a perfect weekend night activity? Absolutely! \n\nThe Valley doesn't have many bowling alleys which I find odd, but the ones they have vary. This bowling alley is a good one because it's a little off the beaten path which means you can actually call and reserve a lane at 6:00 PM on a Saturday night for 7:45 PM. The bowling alley is full of hs students, couples and families. It's not shady here and they keep it clean and up-to-date.", "business_id": "91iKybk4E_LSl5vy0F6mkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "iwUN95LIaEr75TZE_JC6bg", "review_id": "nBmI2YiQekDnft-y5zLAGQ", "text": "Did you wake up naked in the driveway again this morning?\nI know...happens to me a lot too.\n\nYour wife warned you about this,  and now she's talking divorce.\nWhat do you do?\n\nThe only logical thing you can do at this point, that is if you want to save your marriage....tell her you're signing up for Alcoholics Anonymous.\nOnly you don't actually sign up for AA, you just tell her that.\n\nWhat you do instead is sign up for the Tuesday night men's bowling league at AMF.\nI know, perfect...right?\nSame night as the AA meetings.\nAnd, the same duration, 35 weeks. \n\nJust remember to take off your \"Marauders\" bowling team shirt afterward, eat a bag of popcorn to cover the beer breath, and don't get duped into answering any questions  calling for a three or more syllable word in the response when she asks about the meeting. \nIt's those pesky word slurs that'll get you nailed.\nWell, that and waking up naked in the driveway. \n\nOne more thing.\nYou'll need to memorize that whole twelve step thing, randomly blurting them out over the next 9 months. She'll get sick of hearing about them, and stop asking so many damned questions.\nThis will really throw her off the trail. \n\nYou're on the road to recovery my friend...a changed man, and all thanks to AMF!", "business_id": "91iKybk4E_LSl5vy0F6mkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "ofXZyOUQ0cAxAGIy_SzrWQ", "text": "Annie's is awesome. We take our dog Daisy  here on a weekly basis to get groomed. They do a great job and they are very attentive to special requests. (Cutting her toenails makes her chew them so no more of that). She always comes home with a different bandana, holiday/season themed, which is a nice touch. \n\n I recently took our puggle to get her nails trimmed (trust me that is no easy feat). They did a great job and only charged me $5.\n\nI highly recommend Annie's to anyone in the neighborhood.", "business_id": "p0bdt66W3xq3llBQ1u2j0w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q9XgOylNsSbqZqF_SO3-OQ", "review_id": "qrtsec5ME-3ZUhK2vcMthQ", "text": "Sorry Annie but I'm docking stars. While the grooming continues to be well done the new cash only policy is frustrating. \n\nThe last time I came to pick up Daisy they told me the debit machine was down. I had no cash and asked if I could pay them next time, they said no and that I could come by anytime before 5 to drop it off. It was an incredible inconvenience and considering it was their fault I couldn't pay they should have let me pay the next time I came in. As previously mentioned I have been bringing Daisy here every week for over a year. It has been about a month now and the debit machine is still \"down\".\n\nThey have lost my business and I will find another place to take the dogs. If they show me no love why should I continue to give them my money!", "business_id": "p0bdt66W3xq3llBQ1u2j0w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WJpNiucACGLpeX2jxK-IYg", "review_id": "6urQHEEtunzBXseH5MHTLw", "text": "Annie's Pet Parlor has always impressed us.  They are kind and gentle.  We plan ahead so paying with cash has never been a problem.", "business_id": "p0bdt66W3xq3llBQ1u2j0w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XPY744QecBHECG3d0VAbpw", "review_id": "Ajy6_GiBXUmMhD95VZ857w", "text": "We have a big old Old English sheepdog.  They did a wonderful job with him-besides looking \"gorgeous\", he was relaxed and seemed to enjoy the experience.  Length of time and price also a plus.", "business_id": "p0bdt66W3xq3llBQ1u2j0w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Oq5CYkB4dQE_wmPgHu51bg", "review_id": "9N1Ro4I1nv1jbr3fPL8Vtw", "text": "Alpine has been tuning my skis for years and I am always happy with the service I receive there. That being said, I did get lectured on my last visit for keeping my skis in my garage. I probably had it coming. \n\nDespite my \"ski abuse,\" the fine people at Alpine Ski got my skis sharpened up and ready for a recent trip to Flagstaff. They were also very helpful in getting Erik all set up with his first set of rentals. All in all, it was pretty affordable and they have an efficient program in place. They sized him for skis on Thursday. On Friday, we picked them up. Everything was ready to go and it took 5 minutes. On Monday, the drop-off couldn't have been simpler. \n\nThe staff is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about skiing. Considering we're in Phoenix, they have a good selection and the prices aren't out of this world.", "business_id": "3m7GB5z3mm9Cbb7i9MnDkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kJ1MpTeVyI4_2IGIcfu_jg", "review_id": "wC0zssEAbCY69lIY5VnHJg", "text": "Had my skis waxed/sharpened twice over the past couple months. They did a great job both times. Also bought a new pair of gloves here. While I did find a pair I like, I wish they had a bigger selection of larger-size men's gloves. It took a few minutes to dig out a pair of XLs that I liked. Most of the gloves were in the S to M size range. Looked like they had a good selection of skis/boots/etc... Staff was very friendly and helpful.", "business_id": "3m7GB5z3mm9Cbb7i9MnDkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1diI7PX0AxbbtiUB7nPbuQ", "review_id": "zoiIz3SKMsZKrw6l7z78QQ", "text": "Great folks, nice tune & wax.  Been coming here for a few years.", "business_id": "3m7GB5z3mm9Cbb7i9MnDkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LpiKT93iixvaUA_mz5rUKA", "review_id": "XCE3QroKMqF4vFlVVq-K5w", "text": "I get my skis worked on here regularly.  They do a great job and always friendly and helpful.   My buddy bought some boots and took them back a couple times for fitting adjustments (normal when you get good boots) and they worked with him until they were perfect.  Quality shop for sure.", "business_id": "3m7GB5z3mm9Cbb7i9MnDkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jsj_4S-Jee7gKanYIuMSBQ", "review_id": "la-Eu7AysTCztx-qd3y21A", "text": "I spoke with the owner Alan today who was able to share his personal experiences and relate those stories to what I am looking for in a ski.  There was no pressure to buy and I am excited to take out a pair of demo skis that are perfect to test out after our discussions.  \n\nI am very happy at this point, once I ride these I will be in a good position to make a decision on which skis I want to buy, I will be buying at Alpine.", "business_id": "3m7GB5z3mm9Cbb7i9MnDkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uRA4TA2J5Rg7ZGEIjmnOjQ", "review_id": "N1W2cw8lLCe7aR3Tgt3mxw", "text": "These guys know their stuff. I stopped in to have some boot customization work done, and I was extremely relieved this crew was very knowledgeable and clearly knows their stuff. They're veteran ski racing tuners, so you can have full confidence your substantial gear investment is in good hands with Alpine. I've gotten really bad boot work done at some really famous slopeside shops, so I know good advice when I hear it -- and I appreciate it when the salesman convinces me NOT to spend more money than I need to. (Bonus points for spending so much time with my feet on a 90-degree day... patience of a saint.) Best of all, I was pretty surprised that my new boots required zero further adjustment after the initial fitting -- in comparison, my last ones required at least a dozen tweaks and still never felt right. So yeah, I'll go back.", "business_id": "3m7GB5z3mm9Cbb7i9MnDkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fCDsJINnhFsnJNHGp0nSsA", "review_id": "NnWBnrUr2q0LjsZPgIi_9g", "text": "Best in town", "business_id": "5stgsDNIYtxOej-LXIsCFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DXCWbLXFKWAv-Txq3cLhqQ", "review_id": "iZgQY5o1w6wYphbm_IjhCA", "text": "PAUL, my hero, my barber.\n\nFor years and years, he has taken care of me with his consistent, immaculate fades.  Why would I ever need to go anywhere else?  Well, I guess when Paul goes on vacation, Max, Tony and Roman are always ready and have all the skills and tools necessary to deliver any kind of cut.\n\nWalk-ins only.  Comfortable and plentiful seating.  Can get REALLY busy at peak times, but worth the wait.  Sports, Spike, or A&E are always on the flatscreen TVs they have mounted over the mirrors.", "business_id": "5stgsDNIYtxOej-LXIsCFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PGtWPzwh3M7-9AjWABkoNg", "review_id": "xGl5WeWCSa2p4N_7RZMgBw", "text": "Great barber shop. Went here the first time and will be going back. The shave your neck which is key.", "business_id": "5stgsDNIYtxOej-LXIsCFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JbEUL3sYEFHF3EyFf3Mntw", "review_id": "I2HFZz4HivIC2frGzdwnXA", "text": "All these guys are great and I love that they use a straight razor to shave my neck and all the edges. Great job guys!!!", "business_id": "5stgsDNIYtxOej-LXIsCFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IjafRfMSAQpInLlw-Vi0Cg", "review_id": "IEH60CQ_POe_OB2CtHfWEg", "text": "This is my barber shop of preference. Been going here for a year now, they do a good job and  are really friendly people. \n\nPaul does the best job with my hair.", "business_id": "5stgsDNIYtxOej-LXIsCFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GnZWh25MyJD1d5FMKl3QmA", "review_id": "mFKFXkp9YzitjHFfNpM7nw", "text": "About 15 years ago, when I lived in rural AZ, I spent a lot of time in hotels in PHX for work, and some friends in Scottsdale dogsat my dog Heike while  I was in town.  Turns out their neighbor was Dr. Rick Sampson of Shea Animal Hospital, and Heike loved him.  When I moved to PHX, I chose Dr. Sampson, seeing as how he and Heike already knew each other on a \"social\" basis.  After years of care, and Dr. Sampson helping us through her last days, I'm still a huge fan of Shea Animal Hospital and take my two dogs there regularly.  The staff is genuinely nice, and care about the animals and owners.  I wasn't the only one crying when Heike passed away.  They are very good about discussiong the pors and cons of various procedures (including cost versus benefit), why they are recommending certain actions, and the consequences of different alternatives.  Over the years I've recommended them to at least three other friends in the area, and all are now long-time satisfied clients.  Best of all - I trust them.", "business_id": "2EyCkG53BPmgmxV8jiJJZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N5BhaMZZoNAPBDMWWRSswA", "review_id": "flUz0VX4HRsTiHNG3ufcfQ", "text": "We had a sick cat and had to find a vet near our house. Shea Animal hospital was down the street so we decided to take him there. They were so nice and friendly and loved Atticus immediately. That was in November 2011.\n\n A couple days ago I noticed our cat having a hard time breathing so I called them. Dr. Organek treated him before and she called me back and also scheduled the appointment for me for the next day. Unfortunately we ended up having to put our sweet kitty to sleep but Dr. Organek spent almost 3 hours with us and talked to my husband on the phone and answered all of our questions. She was also very sympathetic. This was 4/5/12. On 4/7/12 we received a sympathy card from her. \n\nWe are very happy with their services and would bring our pets to them again.", "business_id": "2EyCkG53BPmgmxV8jiJJZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JbEUL3sYEFHF3EyFf3Mntw", "review_id": "xIo1OX_w1Ivuhulaxtx2PQ", "text": "Great group of people who seem to genuinely want to help and not just get through all the appointments. They take care of both our dogs Bradock and Malea and we are very appreciative of all their help.", "business_id": "2EyCkG53BPmgmxV8jiJJZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PyvQOuaxTYB688oBxjLZMg", "review_id": "GuMDhl0i64H9aE28WYpmNQ", "text": "This place is awesome.  Very friendly staff, vet docs - everyone is super flexible, and accommodating.\n\nWe've been taking our cats and a dog here over the last 3 years, highly recommend this pet clinic to everyone!!!", "business_id": "2EyCkG53BPmgmxV8jiJJZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_KdMkbkW7TxhKTlq1GAQ1g", "review_id": "-MNhgn4R0KeyYAPkfklSuQ", "text": "Do not go here.   Misdirection, Misdiagnosis, Miscommunication.  Result: Our sweet dog died the next day.", "business_id": "2EyCkG53BPmgmxV8jiJJZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VD-RoEyU02NGG7655PMfSA", "review_id": "cQOOHkOpxe1ICmbUwxq1nA", "text": "I been a client of Dr. Larsen and staff at Shea Chiropratic for nearly 13 years.  They have done wonders for my back and neck, and their treatment plans are reasonable and affordable.  Most insurance is accepted, and they will often work with you if you need help with payment options.  State of the art services, yet friendly and homey atmosphere.  If you need a good adjustment, consider Shea Chiropractic Clinic, PC at 32nd and Shea Blvd. in Phoenix (just off the 51).", "business_id": "LEWcHc09a2uS1dN1GzQi4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EHd6A1QZIsgXgmil2nVmLQ", "review_id": "9DuU3kdws2gllGktGe4XdQ", "text": "Dr. Larsen is wonderful! He is extremely professional and a wonderful Dr! I would highly suggest him!", "business_id": "LEWcHc09a2uS1dN1GzQi4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HtqLdQPTb5SjH_6ytxCmJg", "review_id": "fNZxxDs2TwoLYpUFccu6Vg", "text": "This is not your assembly line come back 10 times a week because I want to milk you  for all your money chiro. Dr. Larson listens and adjusts accordingly", "business_id": "LEWcHc09a2uS1dN1GzQi4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mXHm0nXyNHffy18Clywzjw", "review_id": "m_C2_UYmEczIkaPl562YUQ", "text": "Dr Larson at Shea Chiropractic can really get you straightened out with a minimal amount of visits. I was referred to Shea Chiro over 5 years ago by an associate. I am so glad to have such a great place in our neighborhood. I know people that drive all the way from Goodyear to use there services.", "business_id": "LEWcHc09a2uS1dN1GzQi4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Qepx4dR8txWexc0O4sOXAA", "review_id": "2QuJEOLjZYCKdoV4OQ00sw", "text": "Glad to see so many people feel the same about Dr. Larson. My husband and I have been going to him for years, for regular \"maintenance\".", "business_id": "LEWcHc09a2uS1dN1GzQi4Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "MSDBaQUNFK7w5hhf11_Xsw", "review_id": "FnK2ZPdYRNmKHePErQIXWw", "text": "La Playa is a quaint dive bar that recently got a makeover. Its glass walls were painted black which made for interesting summer visits. But now it attempts to have a beach motif, complete with a faux great white shark head biting an Arizona license plate and puffer fish. \n\nIt offers two pool tables, an electronic dart board and a pinball machine or two. Nothing remarkable there. It is well lit which coincides with its new attitude. There is also a digital jukebox and few pay-to-play digital game consoles at the end of the bar. \n\nI have yet to eat the food. Honestly I will not likely try it. \n\nThere are a few pool/lawn plastic seats to sit on outside. They have some small plastic bins for garbage and cigarette refuse.\n\nBut the drinks are great and the prices cannot be beat. There is a very gorgeous bartender there sometimes. She is actually worth the trip. She makes a great root beer shot. None of the other customers seemed dismayed that there is no (none that I saw anyway) wine. Overall a pleasant drinking experience.", "business_id": "gVgJIBQDXHtgIS7p7uDa6Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v2GPQx9IkhthKrXdkF4zYw", "review_id": "zQjwKNnc082Why-gSYoe1w", "text": "This seems to be a pretty cool place to hang out\nThe decor is cool\nThe people seem to be friendly \nPrices aren't too bad\nI'll definitely be back", "business_id": "gVgJIBQDXHtgIS7p7uDa6Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0bKzvtpZjT9FNDj1YoiotA", "review_id": "Gbuc9GlzvL4QlnJF09q2Pg", "text": "With football season just around the corner you need to find a place to watch your team & this place is great! Free breakfast and all the games on sunday. Very chill and you can even hear your game, plus the bartenders know how to pour a drink & are easy on the eyes. A+", "business_id": "gVgJIBQDXHtgIS7p7uDa6Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bKKVpwp1ERdWUl4lqc8ChA", "review_id": "lLLCHfg2k7S_pHMxLtGDyQ", "text": "Great place for cheap drinks! \nEverybody knows each other and you can becom part of the Playa family quick :)\nSharen ( the owner ) is very friendly and nice and she will remember your name and what you drink after one visit.\n\nGreat place to watch games !", "business_id": "gVgJIBQDXHtgIS7p7uDa6Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "N1Fuak5n6mjqFoNa_LgrxQ", "review_id": "Eufk6iavkmvE1WhvK7gPvQ", "text": "Every neighborhood should have a tiki/beach themed dive located in the non-descript strip mall on the corner.\n\nA locals place for sure, but as an out of towner I felt totally comfortable here knocking back a few brews and shooting a few games of pool.\n\n2 beers were only $5.50 (I think).", "business_id": "gVgJIBQDXHtgIS7p7uDa6Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OQMOgqS1NFIyAW4i66iDYA", "review_id": "CsISjW7h4JoGMgC08NsUpw", "text": "I've come to discover that there is no such thing as a great car wash, but there is such a thing as the best car wash, and Silver Touch is the best I've found in the Valley. Sure, they occasionally forget to wipe down certain areas of the interior or leave a couple streaks on the exterior, but what car wash doesn't? The difference with Silver Touch is their customer service - they seem to truly care for your car and want you to be completely satisfied. If you have a problem, there's almost always a manager outside to speak to. Another plus is that it's not usually very crowded. The only negative is that their waiting area is a little shabby and could use a TV or some magazines, and maybe some more snack selection, but you don't go to a car wash for the waiting experience. This place gets the job done and does it well and, if for some reason they don't, they'll make every effort to make it right.", "business_id": "iCEBW0cHK3jDUFXGni6n-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1IRyTTXa__KRxhxnz8fS5w", "review_id": "oVPjOciWKB-qb7t5ITYTPg", "text": "Whenever I get my car cleaned, this is the place that I'll always go to.  They're nice, efficient, and they do a great job.  My car is still shining a week later!\n\nThe wait is very minimal.  The staff works together fantastically, and you can watch them clean your car so you don't have to worry about anything getting stolen.  Yeah it's a little small, and a bit shabby, but like the first reviewer said, you don't go there for the waiting experience!\n\nDefinitely worth the money!", "business_id": "iCEBW0cHK3jDUFXGni6n-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1ylYrKcGNA8MDkhNBTjHMA", "review_id": "vofNpweyjNnTBMxG-pealw", "text": "I have been coming to Silver Touch since I have been driving. It used to be a Weiss Guys, but was bought out by another member of the family. Everytime I have brought a vehicle here they have done a great job. They offer many services and options for your individual needs. The prices are reasonable and they offer a discount if you come back in a week. With the monsoon season upon us this could come in handy. I drive the 15 minutes to get my car washed here. It's what I know. Maybe I'm afraid of change?", "business_id": "iCEBW0cHK3jDUFXGni6n-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s3-yNSQ-ViT22FF2pxZO5w", "review_id": "IGeky-QsYRRilpelxjZ1Pg", "text": "Great wash fair price. Best part? They have never once stolen money out of my change cup. I count it and if a car wash employee steals it that's their tip. If fact they often find more loose change and the cup has more when they finish than when they start. They always get a good tip from me. \n\nNow whats with the guys standing around pointing at this spot or that one, or grabbing a rag and walking around after they are done wiping at nonexistent spots? And then giving them little to nothing as a tip. For christsakes go home and wash it yourself. They are working hard in the sun, and are honest. You know who you are, hang your head in shame or maybe walk in their shoes for a day.", "business_id": "iCEBW0cHK3jDUFXGni6n-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KtmnxDb0TtBM3Q3AogQmbw", "review_id": "0bo0Qt2nller4dMeuGN0jw", "text": "Exceedingly slow, even though they didn't seem that busy. Very poor quality wash. They actually smeared dirt on previously spotless areas on the interior.", "business_id": "iCEBW0cHK3jDUFXGni6n-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SHWFXq2xACjJUuoPAvztAA", "review_id": "zqTWpnvz0Nd8nIaECYmkIA", "text": "I have been going to Silver Touch for the past seven years (it used to be Weiss Guys Car Wash). Over the past seven years I have never found anything to complain about. The washes are reasonably priced (about $10 for a vacuum and wash or $6 for a wash while you wait in your car), and my car always looks great afterward.\n\nI absolutely HAVE to mention my last visit here, because I received amazing service. I scraped my car on a pole and had a significant amount of yellow paint transfer on my silver car. I took it in to Silver Touch, and they took the paint off IMMEDIATELY upon my arrival and charged me nothing. Of course I tipped the guy a $20 for his work in the hot sun, but you really can't beat that! (I should also mention that my dad received the same treatment when he took my sister's car in about a year prior to my  visit).\n\nAs far as the standard car wash goes, I have no complaints. The detail work they do at the end is always done exceptionally well. I have had a couple instances when some of the dirt or grease on my car hasn't come off during the car wash cycle, but they happily remove it when asked. For the most part, these people are soooo busy getting cars in and out as quickly as possible, that that they may miss a small area on the car every once in a while. They're only human and it happens... Here's a tip - instead of complaining about the car wash after leaving, tell them politely that they missed a spot! They are more than happy to help you, trust me!\n\nI absolutely love this place and will continue to get my car washed, detailed, and shampooed here for many years to come!", "business_id": "iCEBW0cHK3jDUFXGni6n-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iwUN95LIaEr75TZE_JC6bg", "review_id": "vk_Lr29ER6Q_TYgJHb6mPw", "text": "Bad news for any regulars here.\nSilvertouch is no longer. \nThey've sold and are operating under Arizona Car Wash.\nBobby is also no longer there.  \nProps to the Weiss brothers and Bobby for many years of cleaning my rides, and the great personal touch. \n\nAs for the new company? \nRude order taker.\nBad vacuum.\nHalf-assed cleaned.\nInside not cleaned.\n\nI wouldn't give these guys the air out of my ass to cool their soup, let alone another dollar. \nTime to find a new car wash.", "business_id": "iCEBW0cHK3jDUFXGni6n-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FeXsw9JeBpKf7hcnmJJtkg", "review_id": "6aWy4Q0YQVjyhCGWIBrZHw", "text": "John the owner took really good care of me and my car.  I'm so glad I went here instead of getting a $99 cheapie job.", "business_id": "vBjQ30CZcqzpTaCxeJgwTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "19BunjXk7zhd811rF42U7w", "review_id": "JNlu-cq0AOMClZnGuyWdgQ", "text": "Took our Accord here to get tinted.  While the tint color was as expected, we had some bubbles.  They did tell us to go back in 2 weeks if the bubbles didn't go away.  However, the tiny bubbles were not the biggest issue, the worst part of the tint is the back window - now we're seeing double out of the back window.  Not sure what happened, but I am sure that I don't want them to touch my windows anymore.", "business_id": "vBjQ30CZcqzpTaCxeJgwTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "drS3ZN6-zA3sr5WM2fG5tQ", "review_id": "KGFFlgnzYcTlNohdH8cGjw", "text": "I had an easy time setting up my appointment. John said I could call the morning of and usually he'll be able to get my car done that day. He said it would take 1.5-2 hours, they were done in 1 hour 15 min, so that made me very pleased. He was clear on the pricing and after care instruction. He is a very knowledagble guy.", "business_id": "vBjQ30CZcqzpTaCxeJgwTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sqNBoTrTaotWznQuFgbvNg", "review_id": "FqgtA0OP2Fg4WWqjWCKCvw", "text": "i have had several cars tinted as A Razors Edge and all have turned out fantastic.  i mistakenly took my mom's care to another place because it was closer and about $50 cheaper.  Boy did i get hosed.  the guy had apparently not being tinting long enough to really know what he was doing and the tint looked bad.  when i took it back he tried to blame my mom and i told him no that it looked like that from the start.  If you want a good deal go here.  if you have an issue like the one reviewer did, you should definitely take it back so that he can fix it as he has always told us that if there were any issues to bring it back and he would make it right.", "business_id": "vBjQ30CZcqzpTaCxeJgwTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PpXY_mUQxn9dKYz4ayEyXw", "review_id": "oKAddHI6eRfZ07mJ5H4ieg", "text": "Very great customer service with quick and affordable work. I would defiantly recommend Razors Edge to anyone!", "business_id": "vBjQ30CZcqzpTaCxeJgwTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "4BUuuh4a62FHKM9Pi7fhnw", "text": "You want to know how old I am?  I was here when this opened.  \n\n(Story time) I was in grade school.  I was SO excited because the only other library in North Phoenix before this one was built was (and I kid you not) a green and white one room mobile trailer on 32nd street near Thunderbird.  As a voracious reader, I'd pretty much burned through the entire kids section and a good chunk of the adult section by the time this new library was built when I was 10.  We watched it being built and Oooo-d and Aaaaaa-d over it's super modern architecture.  I was so excited that Mom let me miss school for the day to be there for the opening ceremonies where speeches were made about progress in Phoenix and Rose Moffard cut the bright red ribbon.  It was amazing.  \n\nThough it's gone through an expansion since then, it's surprising how small this library seems now in comparison to the mega-mart libraries that have sprouted up in other parts of town.  It's gone from being THE library in the area, to one of the smaller libraries in the general area.  It's still a great neighborhood library though.  That super modern architecture is still holding its own pretty well against the new fancy locations.  And the fact that it is a part of the Paradise Valley Mall \"circle\" of shops is really convenient.", "business_id": "NtRs2Xd64mRLe6jGUTXziw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "PS0lCxjGNeUrKxYSdpW-Aw", "review_id": "7nMAorL_P7c0ZpYYivX1DA", "text": "This library is small yes, but I can't help but love it. Mesquite is probably responsible for me knowing how to read. That and the fact my mom dragged me here all the time. \n\nAlthough I realize how small and old this Library is, like most old things it has a lot of character. This Library has been flooded, rebuilt, and expanded all in the past ten years. Everything is open and very easy to navigate. Another thing that amazes me about this Library is the amount of books they fit into such a small space. Based on all the books you can find here the size is not important at all. Sure you won't\nfind a ton of places to sit and relax,but the book you want will probably be here. \n\nIf you have kids or take care of them Mesquite offers a teen group as well as summer reading programs, story times, performances, and crafts. I'm really grateful my mom dragged me here all the time because it gave me a great love of reading and respect for literature. \n\nMesquite also offers:\nCD's\nDVD's\nVHS\nBooks on tape\nMagazines\nNewspapers\nComputers with Internet open to public", "business_id": "NtRs2Xd64mRLe6jGUTXziw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "m7j9e53ycZxjWYBD7rZVng", "review_id": "SNG6knfxOYv3s2T-HzPdyw", "text": "Love this library. I have lived in areas with the sprawling mega library that takes you 2459874 years to find a book and the teeny tiny library that only carries large print Danielle Steel. Mesquite is perfectly in between. Love that Interlibrary Loan gets you a book from a larger library in like 3 days. What they do have there is a great selection. The staff are friendly and the hours are fabulous.", "business_id": "NtRs2Xd64mRLe6jGUTXziw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "kQeE0069xdN0OSPi-OWqGg", "text": "I grew up at this library.  And now I am old and married and hope to someday take my very own kids to this library.  They have a great selection of audio books.  I am a major audio book fan and this is the place to be! \n\nClean, safe, you are not bothered by stranger dangers.  I dig this library.", "business_id": "NtRs2Xd64mRLe6jGUTXziw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s7NrYz-UVyL4Z_po_mBQsg", "review_id": "ofzLQy1o_4SJ_6BqeeLLaA", "text": "Been going to this library often now as it is the only one close by.  Good selection of books and audio for such a small library.  I've found it's a great place to spend time reading in one of the large chairs or out on the patio.  I ride my bike their and it's so fun to just take a ride on a Saturday with my pack and go to the library for a few good reads.  \n\nThe book check-out is all new and very simple to work, and the customer service desk is very helpful.  I remember when the library was flooded a while ago when heavy rains were brought in by the monsoon.  But even through that, they redid everything and looks like it never happened.  Also got to love the unique, and interesting architecture of the old building.  Got to go see it.  \n\nThis is my favorite library!!", "business_id": "NtRs2Xd64mRLe6jGUTXziw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "h7v_M_0-YVpSVZ2WD7FpAA", "review_id": "UXw7hfTRKPmrYnqbzJx4DQ", "text": "I haven't used my library card in over a year (no idea how i racked up the $20 in over-due fees). \n\nAnyhow, what i luv about this place?  The used book corner.  This is where u can snag mags, children's books, novels, cd's, videos, altas, library discards, ect.  I like donating my books, but I LOVE picking thought the selection of goodies for 25 & 50 cents.\n\nReminds me, my shelves are over-flowing - time to donate again.", "business_id": "NtRs2Xd64mRLe6jGUTXziw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0KXxuKxlspsO6CrDLgQJ-w", "review_id": "934EY0AlG-hL246jnXc4OA", "text": "This library is depressing. The hours suck, (Scottsdale Libraries are open much later.) It's hot, and it's always overcrowded. The selection is disappointing, and it's hardly silent. It really sucks, because it's within walking distance of my house.", "business_id": "NtRs2Xd64mRLe6jGUTXziw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0KXxuKxlspsO6CrDLgQJ-w", "review_id": "Eq-2GrcUAVU0uGiyUckmnQ", "text": "Just stopped in here, felt the need to write an update. Nothing changes here. It's consistently blazing hot inside, (even on a rainy day, like today), it's extremely overcrowded and small, and the selection is still disappointing. The only reason I even wasted my time to walk in the doors here was I need to write a research paper for Friday. Being the procrastinator I am, I'm just now gathering resources for this. But HA, resources, at Mesquite?! You MUST be joking. There were barely a dozen magazines on the shelves, and the children's section takes up 1/3 of the entire building. And hey man, I'm all for children getting into reading, but really, this facility is far too small to do anything at. No cubicles, about 5 tables to study at, narrow aisles between useless materials, and not a single vacant computer station in sight. I wish Westcor included this library in it's rebuffing of PV mall, because this place is a scar on the face of the city of Phoenix, Westcor Shopping Centers, and the surrounding neighborhoods. \n\nThe ONLY reason I bumped Mesquite up to 2 stars is due to the used book corner. I wish all libraries had this....so kudos for that.\n\nBut come on Mesquite, you've got so much potential. I definitely won't be returning here anytime soon.", "business_id": "NtRs2Xd64mRLe6jGUTXziw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FcyyFonYR4PrvFFxxXY3YQ", "review_id": "gkjcWVnzj8Mtb2Gm9BznKg", "text": "A welcome contrast to the sprawling blandness of its neighbors-the strip malls, the Paradise Valley mall, Costco-is the small but shapely Mesquite Branch Library. It was designed by Will Bruder, the don of Phoenix architecture who also gave us the Burton Barr Library. Much smaller than its cousin, the Mesquite Branch still manages to provide decent functionality within its attractive facade.\n\nI spent a fair amount of time in the the library this summer trying to cut my utilities bill. I felt they always had the AC pumping adequately. Finding a seat, however, was sometimes a problem. There just isn't enough table space. The library seems focused on serving children, to whom most of the free space is dedicated. It's hard to complain too much about that.\n\nFor adults, there are plenty of DVDs and audio recordings. The spotty book selection is bolstered by the interlibrary loan system. The newspaper selection is OK but the magazine shelf is poor. In the Used Book Corner, I can always find one or two great books for under a $1. If you have a laptop you should bring it, since the line for the computers is always long.\n\nDespite being designed to serve a much smaller community, and undergoing serious budget cuts, the Mesquite Branch still serves the area well. And it does so with great visual flair. In addition to the architecture, Lewis Alquist's Whorlpath-an outdoor garden with terrazzo patio-is a great place to relax with a book. Weather permitting, of course.", "business_id": "NtRs2Xd64mRLe6jGUTXziw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jXp0eFDh_LNO8JfcGlV3pw", "review_id": "F6cJB9xZHxXxLQgLT2Pebw", "text": "I love this library because it is near my house, but let's face it how can you go wrong with a library adjacent to the Paradise Valley Mall.  Also close to my bank and Costco this is awesome! So I use the library for getting all my books, music and movies if  Netflix doesn't have what I want and my favorite part is the little key chain library card I always have it with me so when I get my email reminder that I have a hold waiting to be picked up viola I can pick it up on my way home, park right out front in the 5 min zone and within minutes I am home enjoying my selection.", "business_id": "NtRs2Xd64mRLe6jGUTXziw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "0KXxuKxlspsO6CrDLgQJ-w", "review_id": "Y1rB1yDtgKUtL5C4cQ0xhA", "text": "Okay, I come here now all the time. I'm such a hyprocrite, and since we pay Phoenix taxes, I want to use Phoenix, not Scottsdale libraries. Gotta represent the home team. \n\nIt is small. The people who ring you out aren't that interested in helping you. But everybody else that works here in the past three weeks that I've been stopping in have been really helpful and insightful on what I should read next. \n\nThere are enough tables to do homework. Granted, there aren't a lot, but there are enough. If you can't find a place around the front, nobody sits at the tables towards the back. I must have been in an awful mood the last time I was in. I remember the day vaguely and remember spending a lot of time on the phone with customer service people at AT&T. That must have been why. Me + rude customer service agents = direct Yelp impact. Good thing for updates. \n\nStill, there's one thing that sucks about this library, and all Phoenix libraries; a lack of good newspaper. Honestly, the Arizona Republic is an awful newspaper. It absorbs nearly every article from Reuters. There's no originality. So, yeah I realize you guys have to carry it, but carry something else too. If I spoke Spanish I'd take advantage of the Spanish newspaper, but alas, I do not. The LA times and New York Times are grand, but where's the Chicago Sun Times, the SF Chronicle, or La Monde? I like newspaper. You guys need more. \n\nEither way, I spend a lot of time here struggling over Calc homework. I've grown to love it.", "business_id": "NtRs2Xd64mRLe6jGUTXziw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ngD5RF07pxwlq4euexSluA", "review_id": "EZ_kmZ4n0dWyig4l7QiisQ", "text": "This is a great neighborhood library.  You can park in the mall's covered lot, and cross the teeny little road to get to this library.\n\nIf you weren't already \"in the know\", you can reserve any Phoenix library item online, and have it delivered to the library of your choice, for pickup. That's what I do, do when I go to the library, it's generally to pick up something on hold, and then to peruse the shelves for an unfamiliar read, or a DVD.\n\nInside, it's comfortable.  The \"reserved\" books section is well organized. My kids can always find some fun read.  \n\nPicture this nice summer day (mom w/ kids -style):  Park in the covered lot.  Take the kids to a matinee at the theater in the mall.  Get a little lunch at the food court.  Go to the library.  No need to move the car- you've parked once and the car is still in the shade!", "business_id": "NtRs2Xd64mRLe6jGUTXziw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ky9pQ8AKufvZ63IxR41jGg", "review_id": "4m3Mt65qGD0IwnQCh1gwmg", "text": "Well this is my local branch....again another locale within walking distance of my apt. My favorite aspect of this library is the self check out. I love how you can just let scan your card....place your items on the pad....the computer checks them out for you....and you receive your receipt. It is fast....easy....and you don't have to talk to anyone....not to mention there is great parking. My other favorite aspect of this branch is that you can put a hold on books if you have an online account with www.phxlib.org and when you materials are ready they will send you an email and you can go to your favorite branch and pick them up. This is a great service offered by the phoenix library system....and the customer service staff is very helpful when you come into the branch. They also have free Wi-Fi....computer access....all the latest CD's and DVD's and plenty of children and adult activities on a daily basis. So get out to your favorite branch and remember to Eat, Drink, and be Merry my Friends!!!", "business_id": "NtRs2Xd64mRLe6jGUTXziw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "huE7A2WBkTJTyEr2K8Owzw", "review_id": "0X2eAyvVZ4m28zzMpeMCZw", "text": "Where's the\" SHHHHHHHHHHH!\"? Went here to STUDY and the place is just as loud as your neighborhood Starbucks.\n\nI'm not THAT old, mid-twenties, BUT why do I feel so old? I want to tell all these people, \"back in my day, when I was a little girl we weren't allowed to talk on our cell phones, carry on conversations, or comment on websites while surfing the library's internet.\"\n\nIts a really nice library. Great A/C. Right next to the mall. Feels clean and safe. Have event scheduled throughout the month for its patrons (which can be easily accessed online.)\n\nBesides everyone disregarding their Library 101 skills, I'm also disappointed in the hours of this branch. Closes at 5 most weekdays.\n\nMaybe I could form a different opinion if I was allowed to go to this branch on a more frequent basis ;)", "business_id": "NtRs2Xd64mRLe6jGUTXziw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QQVQTz_dYZk_Nat5O-EBkg", "review_id": "6AdvAZT-v9SZUzRj2Wf-SA", "text": "I love the story time program here! I started coming this summer after having a baby and wanting to get my toddler out of the house while beating the heat. The staff here is amazing! It is a 30 minute session of singing, dancing, stories and bubbles. We look forward to this every week now. My daughter loves the take home cut out and coloring sheet. The first thing she does is come home and color it. I am so thankful for this free program.", "business_id": "NtRs2Xd64mRLe6jGUTXziw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 9, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "eshIqohS-9FMLdKOhTr2Ng", "review_id": "GFONByy8D55a13GYvU3u2A", "text": "This library is close to home and great,  the librarians are always warm and friendly!!\nGood selection and always neat and clean!!", "business_id": "NtRs2Xd64mRLe6jGUTXziw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VgdDYz0-i1kDszfEu5nFdg", "review_id": "pr3zK7DaCrBg10w03VAmfw", "text": "This is the best library (other than Burton Barr which is 4 floors and hard to beat).  The Staff are always friendly and when you use their 'hold' system, you can get in and out really quickly.  The only complaint is, for the 2nd busiest library in Phoenix, they sure have a small parking lot.", "business_id": "NtRs2Xd64mRLe6jGUTXziw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KQnq1p-PlWUo-qPEtWtmMw", "review_id": "Fl6XqWXJE3lOZ0S6m7Euog", "text": "I've been coming to this library for over 10 years. I really like it. The location is great, I can charge my car at the blink station while I'm looking at books and its open late.", "business_id": "NtRs2Xd64mRLe6jGUTXziw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "drS3ZN6-zA3sr5WM2fG5tQ", "review_id": "ZYBTAnr4cAZ5zB31x_b0vA", "text": "I frequent this library mainly for the children's section. I enjoy the layout of this library. The children's section is equipped with several computers for all ages. There are also plenty of puzzles and books to play with. There is a magnetic board and a felt board for the children to explore. \n\nI have tried the story time for the toddlers and my one complaint is due to the popularity of it, the room in which its held can become stuffy and a little claustrophobic. The upside to this is, they hold an overflow story time in the open play area to accommodate those who did not get into the designated room. \n\nI have also noticed security is obvious and present. There is a guard who frequently patrols the library.", "business_id": "NtRs2Xd64mRLe6jGUTXziw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NNdfPF-UhvLB8FxbsuSC5A", "review_id": "I4SzfALND-azUa6Ozr0dnw", "text": "Used to come to this library often while I was in school.  Haven't come here many times after 2007.  But still come here once or twice just to vote for City of Phoenix elections.  Very good location right by PV Mall and near SR-51 and Loop-101.  I believe the city cut the library hours, so this location doesn't even open on Fridays anymore.  But I would agreed on the good librarians working in the library.", "business_id": "NtRs2Xd64mRLe6jGUTXziw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wLDWtFpyh0hr3wfpj_lxWg", "review_id": "RZr99CxzhBOXAWciQ2YAhQ", "text": "The library sure has changed over the years! Everything is so easy to find no matter what you are looking for. I out my books on hold and have them transferred from whatever library has it to my preferred location then I get an email when it's ready and they are on a specific set if shelves! Easy!\n\nOnly complain about this location is parking. The lot isn't set up very well and can get tight.", "business_id": "NtRs2Xd64mRLe6jGUTXziw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tHz9cWxwSfcP4qRaPIHvww", "review_id": "TVLfNqnyrmDAVWxn5IIYWg", "text": "I have been to this library a few times now, usually to pick up some books that are on hold or to quickly return some books. The location is ideal and yet not. It's great because it is near the Paradise Valley Mall and if you need to get some shopping done, awesome. However, if you just want to get in and out quickly, that's a little more difficult because you are near a mall that is busy, busy, busy! Cars are zipping in and out of the mall parking lot/loop and it can be difficult to get out of the library. Plus the parking lot for the actual library is on the small side and it is U shaped. So if you don't find parking, you have to leave and come back in to circle back around. Despite this, the inside is nice and has a nice lay out. I'd recommend this library just for the convenience.", "business_id": "NtRs2Xd64mRLe6jGUTXziw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KvWny9qUZJKrqo_LYesgSg", "review_id": "dwosEO2Qs6Mh8EYDyI-G9g", "text": "The hubs comes to this library with our little man more than I do, but the few times I have tagged along with them, the place seems great.  There are always activities going on for the little tykes.  There's a quiet play area in the children's section where our son likes to build towers.  There's also a bunch of computers that he can go to to play some online games (nickjr, disneyjr, pbskids, etc.).  Whenever the hubs puts a book on hold, he gets an email to let him know that it's in.  The checkout system is self serve and pretty convenient.  The culture passes seem really cool, too, although we haven't taken advantage of that yet.", "business_id": "NtRs2Xd64mRLe6jGUTXziw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QAtL9roCZeqQlLDB-Ara7g", "review_id": "yD7RUDYfUF__C2zn56pG6A", "text": "Great location and selection. Libraries are the best thing our taxes actually go to. The security guard here is awesome and is quick to tell idiots at the library to get off their phone or to stop talking.", "business_id": "NtRs2Xd64mRLe6jGUTXziw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Sdj97Asyp2P8MIP1etB6ug", "review_id": "YWXQm5yuHrNGNMIogA03ig", "text": "This library has been around for a long time. It used to be on 32nd St, north of Cactus in a small little building. They have a great selection of books, videos, and music. They also offer classes for your children for free. Books! Check'em out!", "business_id": "NtRs2Xd64mRLe6jGUTXziw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e_raEH6Y6fdS20UWGpZ5Nw", "review_id": "W9j3Ied7za24GfVXBE8LZQ", "text": "They were friendly and helpful.  We had just moved to town and were able to set up our AAA accounts and do our title & registration for the car.  We even walked out with a license plate!", "business_id": "vBRJWnMaAqUyZ1CbwnJXLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KLekdmo4FdNnP0huUhzZNw", "review_id": "BiVrTmI_xg_hWpQDqCmJKQ", "text": "Thank goodness for AAA. We signed up so that our son, a new driver would be covered- just in case. And boy have we gotten our money out of our membership! Plus I love getting the movie tickest cheaper there!", "business_id": "vBRJWnMaAqUyZ1CbwnJXLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "kOBqR6PvOOiQ_OBJOWd50Q", "review_id": "SO78kuSZaD8m8hyCeZAB3A", "text": "So worth it. I was really scared after a major blow out and Chris was very understanding and nice. He followed me to discount tire and even helped me back my car out of a narrow alley. That's how shaky I was. I could not even deal with it. This is a great service to have.", "business_id": "vBRJWnMaAqUyZ1CbwnJXLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "HqSnTnUF5wr1fxkwhAjx7Q", "text": "I've been a longtime member of AAA but I didn't renew my membership last year, so it's been on my list to renew so that I'm not stranded on the road. Sadly, the AAA location closest to me in Scottsdale closed down, but I found my way to the Greenway location and had a very nice experience! The girl at the front happily helped me renew my membership and update my information. She also gave me a free North America Atlas (score) and a list of all the discounts and benefits for a Triple A membership. It was a very friendly and seamless experience and I will definitely return until a location opens up closer to me!", "business_id": "vBRJWnMaAqUyZ1CbwnJXLQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h8gqEYPjrA6Ja9JPWwEpwA", "review_id": "Ik9KNw2XBxDvTnIUJUXYvw", "text": "You can't go wrong using these guys!  They fix all you electrical and Data problems.  They work on huge projects but they still care about the little ones too! Don't feel like your wasting their time for such a small job.  They will be there on time and will have the solution your looking for!  I highly recommend this company, and after you use them-you'll see why!", "business_id": "hGwnLUZ10za8Mt1IDOOjMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hIWlVkf-N1Yzj7I-dfF7qA", "review_id": "siLx-rAnbaAQEFBOnQ1olw", "text": "I have used there service for electrical work at one of my rental homes.  They are quick, reasonably priced, and very good at what they do.  That is exactly what I hoped for!", "business_id": "hGwnLUZ10za8Mt1IDOOjMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Gp291qdNJaFKXxqzHb75Xg", "review_id": "MsaUciICSpR42h2-z-tjoQ", "text": "Woke up recently, went into my home office & poof! No electricity!  Thought it was a breaker, wasn't.  So I called Scott over at Micor, he sent a technician out right away, and after following all the possible problems, found a short and ground problem outside, which was causing half the house to shut down.  Got it fixed right up.  Great response, great service, very reasonable rates!  Thanks Scott!", "business_id": "hGwnLUZ10za8Mt1IDOOjMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rLtl8ZkDX5vH5nAx9C3q5Q", "review_id": "9A0SKHeDzT3H67abA3zxxA", "text": "It is no secret that I am not very handy around the house.  I like to tinker but when electricity is involved I tend to not deal with it.  So, when my backyard floodlights weren't working, I knew I needed professional help.\n\nAfter a quick Yelp search I found Micor and decided to give them a call based solely on their reviews.  They sent a person out to my house within a half hour and had my lights working not long after.\n\nThe best part is that I wasn't even home.  I arranged it all from my workplace.  Sure it was a little bit sketchy having a stranger in my backyard doing god knows what because of a problem I probably described poorly.....but it all turned out ok.  I tested the light after I got home then called their office to pay.\n\nI hope I don't have any electrical problems in the future, but if I do I will call Micor.", "business_id": "hGwnLUZ10za8Mt1IDOOjMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AVQ5yX6KWwS9zNYXpOpbaA", "review_id": "jZak8BR6B7C-aTMjp0Nnmw", "text": "I need a outlet put in my garage. I called Micor and Ronnie called me back a little while later. He came to give me an estimate very quickly and were reasonable. After my esitimate, he did the work immediately. If you mention yelp, you get a little discount. I would highly recommend this company.", "business_id": "hGwnLUZ10za8Mt1IDOOjMw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Xm8HXE1JHqscXe5BKf0GFQ", "review_id": "kDkkt6c-pzwTLD52HIdgNQ", "text": "Decently priced selection of dresses. The store is clean and the employees are friendly and helpful and I didn't get the big upsell on accessories (which incidentally seemed a bit pricey, I mean, a headband for $99? Come ON). \nYou call ahead and make an appointment and then you spend about an hour with a consultant who brings you a few dresses based on your preferences. I had one preference only and while I kept an open mind and tried the few additional dresses she brought me, my ultimate choice was my first choice. But she was nice and helped me in and out of the gowns and explained the alterations that can be done on the dresses. \nI had to choose a chain store by default for my wedding dress as my bridal party and other family members are spread throughout four different cities in two separate states, so David's Bridal was convenient and easy for me.", "business_id": "Qxeh_4jjc9GfY5kSA8qwQA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eMYYxDX7E_KxYV-Y6BljIA", "review_id": "LErLUkGv9CDetlqOS3jtzQ", "text": "HOW does this walmart of wedding dresses stay in business? As Luckie mentioned you set up the appt, yada, yada. I went 2 years ago with my best friend and not only did the sales person let us know we were wasting her time she also told us over and over we were picking the wrong style for her 'beach wedding'. She brought us about 5 different dresses that were the exact opposite of what we asked for. It was horrible! \n\nRecently I revisited looking for a cheap evening gown. Only bonus: everything is in stock so you can try on the actual dress despite your size. HOWEVER, going in and asking for a specific dress they don't have? FORGET it! The girl sent to help me told me that not only did they not have the style, the only way I could get it was if I paid in full ahead of time, and it was NON RETURNABLE! Even if I never brought it out of the store!! Calling other locations to see if they had it was a major hassle for the girl, thanks, no thanks, bye bye!", "business_id": "Qxeh_4jjc9GfY5kSA8qwQA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YQlPh4qpDg3VP-xAjLw0NA", "review_id": "khRsB06gd9Rc0M1EDIyXbg", "text": "Price reflects quality and service.  5/2010 purchased wedding gown, brides maids and mothers (bride and groom mothers and grandmothers) dresses.  Girls were rude and our brides maids dresses seems and straps fell apart just before the wedding.", "business_id": "Qxeh_4jjc9GfY5kSA8qwQA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qEAlHN-bjMFPRZ0745847w", "review_id": "JLqEohU0H0GkKksnOH3pzw", "text": "Let me first start by saying that I am only through the process of putting my dress on layaway. So, I can't speak for quality as I haven't worn it for any length of time. I did thoroughly inspect it and am very pleased.\n\nI was thrilled today when I was able to find a dress in my size as I'm a plus-size bride. Not only did I find one, but there was a large selection in my size and I loved a couple of them. Shocking! I don't usually have many choices. \n\nI had called ahead and made my appointment and asked if they had an assortment of dresses in my size in. She said they did and was very kind. I advised her I've been reading horror stories online about plus sized girls being treated poorly, etc by stores and attendants. She assured me that would not be the case. \n\nIt most certainly wasn't. My specialist was amazing. I picked out three I liked hanging on the rack. It's hard to tell what they look like til you have them out and on. I liked one, thought it might be it. Quickly ruled out the other two. Then, she said WAIT, and went and got one that had just come in. It slid on with ease and felt amazing. She knew based on all the information I had given her what I was looking for. \n\nI cannot stress enough how pleasantly surprised I am. \n\nI would advise any bride call ahead as I did. It just gives them the heads up to be extra nice to you if you express concern before hand.\n\nAs someone else mentioned there was no big upsell. No pressure. She told me there was sale on the dress I wasn't aware of. She seemed genuinely interested in my happiness. \n\nWIN!", "business_id": "Qxeh_4jjc9GfY5kSA8qwQA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9SZBVZ-mxebOVa1BlWFtWw", "review_id": "xiTHMF1aBk2ZgBAsqJEfpg", "text": "E (My MOH and fellow Yelper!) and I went to the Phoenix Bridal Expo back in January and we just happened to stop by the Davids Bridal booth. $50 off coupon just for booking an appointment at the expo. SOLD! Now I had looked at the dresses on line and had a few already \"favorited\" on the site under my account. So when my dress appointment happened on February 13th, I knew which ones I wanted to look at. \n\nI arrive with my entourage (my mom, grandmother, E, my bridesmaids, and a few friends) and I'm greeted upon entry. I state I have an appointment with Patty (I think that was her name) and shortly after, Patty comes up, greets us, and we head back to the fitting area. I told Patty what I was looking for and not looking for. Much to my mother's disapproval what I wasn't looking for was a Pretty Pretty Princess, 20lbs of tulle, poofy shoulders gown with a cathedral length veil. Sorry Ma! Ain't happening. Patty listened to my concerns and offered lots of feedback. \n\nI tried on my first dress (which I loved online, but wasn't sure how it was going to look when I put it on) and immediately fell in love! I tried on at least 4 other dresses, including a PPP with a floor length veil to appease my mother. Patty saw my frustration and thankfully stepped in when my mom was about ready to pull dresses for me. Patty suggested I try on the first dress again, which I did. I knew it was the one, especially with everyone exclaiming that the dress had me (my personality) written all over it. \n\nOH and the most awesome part, I was able to purchase the sample dress! I wanted a sample as opposed to ordering a new dress. Watching Say Yes to the Dress taught me one thing - How a dress fits and lies on the body might be a little different with a brand new dress, than the sample one. With the sample, its like wearing your favorite pair of jeans, they're broken in. :) \n\nCleaning and pressing were included in the price. SWEET!! SOLD! \n\nThe only slip-up and reason why I cant give them 5 stars is the fact that my special order pieces (the bra and slip) were not included on the order when I purchased the dress and accessories. Something I should have caught before I paid. But none the less a quick call, and everything was fixed. They even held my special order items for about 2 months after they arrived (the next time I'd be in that area for the bridesmaid dress appointment). \n\nAll in all, great people/company to work with!", "business_id": "Qxeh_4jjc9GfY5kSA8qwQA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sMIOqXFpm6XuBlaokNdpAA", "review_id": "KdZs2KdlfU8nEUa6GHdKEQ", "text": "This place was just... okay. First I'd like to say that my bridal consultant (don't remember her name - sorry) was really nice and helpful. But to me most of the other saleswomen had \"desperation\" all over their faces (don't know if they work off of commission, or if the higher ups are just slave laborers, or what, but I'm sure some of them would've killed for a sale). I found a few dresses I liked, but they were way too high pressure for me to be able to make a solid decision on the spot, so I decided to wait on it. I ended up finding a dress I liked better for about 1/3 of the price somewhere else. I notified David's Bridal \"thanks but no thanks\" about 6 months ago. To this day I still get calls to my cell phone asking me to \"come back in and try on the dress\"... they're like the telemarketers of the bridal world! So annoying. Plus their accessories are so expensive, and very cookie cutter. I'd go somewhere else, unless you're new to this and need some ideas.", "business_id": "Qxeh_4jjc9GfY5kSA8qwQA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cHoC_bpAfmsgdRhe04A3lw", "review_id": "cCyeWoh1qJypJi_HSewnww", "text": "Not really impressed with David's Bridal overall, we mainly only come here because the bridesmaids dresses are so cheap. I guess my expectation of someone owning a bridal shop or hiring people that work there, would actually be happy for the brides-to-be, but most of them seem like they loathe their jobs. Maybe they deal with too many bridezillas, but whatever the reason, when someone comes in and you work in retail and they are polite to you, you should just be polite back. The level of service is not that great. They seem very rushed to get you in and out as quickly as possible while doing the least they can to help you before moving onto the next customer. We called to try to schedule an appointment for bridesmaids dress shopping, but I didn't receive a call back so we just stopped in and ended up buying one of them. Then I got a call about a week ago (after already ordering my dress) to schedule the appointment. And they couldn't understand that I wasn't the bride, but merely shopping for my bridesmaid's dress for my sister's wedding. We were told it would take about 2-3 weeks to get the dress in, and I never got a call about it arriving. I had to call them, plus they even have a note on the receipt that if you don't pick it up within a certain amount of time, they will send it back. Good thing I called, because my dress had been in already and we never received a call. The girl that helped me when I came in was polite, but looked annoyed that she had to get up off her chair to run to the back to get my dress. Good thing it's cheap there, otherwise I'm not really sure how any David's Bridal stays in business", "business_id": "Qxeh_4jjc9GfY5kSA8qwQA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GvWDhqqu6CiB17a9gVnirw", "review_id": "kaQbNOzMJS13yB6vyr5a4w", "text": "Call me crazy, but I would think that Bridal stores would hire friendly consultants that truly wanted these future brides to feel special ... and boy was I wrong!! I felt rushed by my consultant (Cameron), and saw absolutely no care in the world from her! When she put a dress on me she would say in the most monotone voice \"what do you think?\", and when I said that I didn't like it she seemed so annoyed and never even bothered asking me what it was that I didn't like so that she could stay away from that. I mean, does she not realize that this is my wedding?! ... I'm not just going to settle on the first dress you put on me so that you can make your commission! When I would explain to her what I like, or didn't like about a dress and asked if she had anything in store that maybe met those suggestions more, she instantly said \"NO\" without even looking around! I'm sure some girls can get pretty demanding, but I was not in any way asking for anything extravagant or unreasonable! Not once did she ever clamp any of the dresses in the back to give me more of an idea of what it would look like fitted to my body ...My friend that was with me had to stand up there with me to do that. My friend was getting so frustrated and could see the disappointment on my face because this girl was ruining what was supposed to be a fun, exciting day for me! My friend at one point even starting looking through all of the dresses for me because the consultant wouldn't! \nI will say that the one positive thing about that day was that I finally found a dress, which made this experience a little bit better, but let me just tell you that I found my own dress on the rack ... NOT her!! It just makes my blood boil to think that this girl is going to make money off of me even though she ruined my dress shopping experience!!!!!!!", "business_id": "Qxeh_4jjc9GfY5kSA8qwQA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7k5mTaDV609kLd8QFqYznw", "review_id": "am2cOQKyl7ygez6FdJ10bw", "text": "While the sales girl was very friendly, she didn't actually listen to anything I said. I had printed out pictures of about 12 dresses in styles that I liked, but every dress she brought me was something that I didn't like. She seemed genuinely sorry that they didn't carry more styles in my size. Overall, I wasn't especially impressed by the service or the store and won't be back.", "business_id": "Qxeh_4jjc9GfY5kSA8qwQA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EDyJnySlK3Zq1jJjUoRWJQ", "review_id": "HaAvEldI3sjczd578rx_OQ", "text": "My sister ended up buying her dress from here but I was the one doing all the work.  They did not have any dress's pulled even though we had picked a ton of dresses online prior to our visit.  Staff was not good and very unprofessional looking employees.  Do not go to the PV location go somewhere else.", "business_id": "Qxeh_4jjc9GfY5kSA8qwQA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jE4YMZcAiYZAHkRf4SiZqQ", "review_id": "39XVS5LoY0-mJbFcT82R2w", "text": "So I came to this David's Bridal hearing extremely mixed opinions about their stores as a whole. I was honestly expecting a less than great experience. Reading reviews, it seemed like this one was better than other DBs in Phoenix. I made an appointment online, which was really convenient.\n\nI was pleasantly surprised at how bright and clean the store was. The girl that greeted me and checked me in was nice and let me browse around for about 20 minutes since I was very early for my appointment. \n\nMy consultant, Brittani, was extremely nice and friendly (not fake or pushy), so I was glad that I got her! I already picked out my favorite dresses online and she had them pulled when my appointment started. Impressive. The dress that was my FAVORITE was not there though, and they only carried it in Plus sizes even though they have it online in regular sizes too. That was pretty disappointing. \n\nThey gave me a bustier that did not fit at all and had make up stains on it from being pulled down over clown make up, so that kind of sucked. I had my own bra but they want you to wear their bustier. It didn't really matter though when the dresses are pulled up against you so you're \"in place\" anyway.\n\nSome dresses were really nice, others were clearly cheaper fabric. Everything I tried on I already liked since I spent a lot of time picking them prior to the visit. I definitely recommend doing that so you can avoid wasting your time looking at dresses still in their bags or having a consultant pick them for you. \n\nAlterations are expensive, be aware.\n\nGet a weekday DAYTIME appointment if you can. I had a 2pm appointment on a Monday and I had my consultant to myself and there wasn't many people there.\n\nI like the price range that David's Bridal has, they have dresses for any budget. Cheaper dresses for less than $200 and a couple designers up to $1200-ish. \n\nI had a good time trying the dresses on, they have an awesome selection for the price. I had two favorites but ultimately found \"the dress\" somewhere else the next day. \n\nDavid's is GREAT for bridesmaids dresses and color coordinating. I will be using them for BM dresses and Men's Wearhouse for groomsmen. I might even come back for accessories!\n\nMy only complaint: Their call center was calling me SEVERAL times a day for a few days after I canceled my tentative appointment to come back. I thought it would stop after I didn't answer a few times. Nope. But once you tell them not to call you again, they don't. No issues anymore. But you can't really blame the store itself for that.", "business_id": "Qxeh_4jjc9GfY5kSA8qwQA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3FRzcb41y7LYr5yRMQSoqw", "review_id": "0PtqoXIRdjwlgt_9xKIxYw", "text": "I couldn't wait to get home so I can write my review for this David's Bridal location. My baby cousin is getting married in eight months (tear, tear) and we booked an appointment to try on wedding dresses last night. We had suuuuch an amazing experience and I'd love to share the details!\n\nOur sales lady, Samantha, was eager to help us as soon as we got there. She asked the regular questions (what size are you? what color are you looking for? what's your budget?) and after getting a feel for what we were looking for, let us run wild in the store (yay!) Well, here's the kicker: my cousin wears the head scarf (we're Muslim) and that makes picking a wedding dress much harder than it already is. Surprisingly, it didn't bother or worry Samantha at all. \n\nSo, wedding dresses started piling on in the fitting room. My cousin is sooooo picky as it is, so everything she tried on wasn't what she wanted. On top of that, she made me take 10 pictures for each dress at every angle possible. We didn't agree on any of the dresses (my taste is much better than hers, ha!) so by 8:00pm, I was OVER IT. Samantha kept a smile on her face the entire time and continued to go above and beyond to satisfy my cousin. There's a small stage (where you try on dresses) and they were playing AWESOME music, so I jumped on the stage and started singing/dancing. Another sales rep would have tried to say something such as, \"Company policy says you need to have a seat,\" but Samantha was just laughing and enjoying everything. She definitely deserves praise just for dealing with me. \n\nTo top it all off, we found the perfect dress! My cousin actually went with a dress Samantha picked out! When we were leaving, she said we were the most fun group she has had in a long time. Wedding dress shopping is usually catastrophic (especially with a Bridezilla) but this was truly a memorable experience my baby cousin and I shared. Thank you Samantha and I hope your manager sees this! 10 stars if I could!", "business_id": "Qxeh_4jjc9GfY5kSA8qwQA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I6ZjWrJDkr4DPWSsIuRnIw", "review_id": "2_WwaTfsbEi3OXyhEuTdew", "text": "I recently visited the David's Bridal Paradise Valley store while visiting my future in-laws after Christmas. My future mother-in-law really wanted to be involved in the dress shopping experience so I thought I would make my first shopping trip while visiting her. My future sister-in-law was in town too so I thought it would be a nice chance for her to be involved too. I didn't expect to find my dress as I am SUPER picky and it has taken me MONTHS to find dresses for things before. My wedding isn't until October, so I had 10 months and wasn't too worried. \n\nWhen I called to make the reservation for an appt at the Scottsdale store, I was diverted to the Paradise Valley store as the Scottsdale location was under renovation. Not a big deal as the PV store is only 20 min away. I had a terrible experience with Sierra at the PV store. They had warned me that the she would have another client, and I had informed my future mother-in-law and my aunt of this as well. It took her about 20 minutes to come greet me at the front of the store. I didn't try on my first dress until I was 45 minutes into the appointment. Sierra had pulled dresses for me but I was standing there in the slip and corset top they had me put on for 10 minutes before I gave up on waiting for her and had my aunt help me into the first dress. It was a Vera Wang I had been interested in, but I looked like a cream puff (not David's Bridal or Sierra's fault... just not a good look for me). I tried on only one of the other dresses Sierra had brought out of the 4 because I didn't like the dresses she pulled. I kept waiting for her to help me; however, Sierra barely ever came back. She only seemed to come back when she was requested and only helped me in and out of one dress.\n\nI had told her exactly what I didn't want and she kept bringing stuff that had things I didn't want. She was VERY NICE, VERY PROFESSIONAL, and handled my relatives without getting frustrated. However, they were frustrated with her. My future mother-in-law had to pull a lot of the dresses, and most of her pulls were ones I actually liked. Most of Sierra's pulls were ones I did not. She pulled some silhouettes that were nice but nothing that wowed me or really impressed me.\n\nThe dressing room wasn't big enough for the dress, much less the dress and two people. The store itself looked unimpressive. Sierra just was not a good match for me. They didn't have the Melissa Sweet line which was my fav dress when looking through magazines, but Sierra told me the Scottsdale store had the line but probably not the dress. She didn't take the 2 minutes out to call and check for me, but I did.  They had it and accommodated a walk-in. The Scottsdale store set me up with Alison and she was amazing. Even though she too had another client, she made me feel like her only client and she was SO sweet and nice. I really appreciated her and everything she did for me! Because of Alison, I found my dress (turns out the Melissa Sweet I loved wasn't it either) and I ACTUALLY feel like a bride now.  I recommend going to the Scottsdale Fashion Square store EVEN IF THE Paradise Valley store is closer. The rooms are bigger, nicer, and the seating is more comfortable for your family. They have mirrors IN THE ROOMS and the selection is much nicer. The store appears smaller than the PV store but it is SO MUCH nicer than the PV store. Trust me, you won't regret skipping PV and going straight to Scottsdale.  (Ask for Alison too! :))", "business_id": "Qxeh_4jjc9GfY5kSA8qwQA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cBJqlNzyoJFak3_XRe2bvw", "review_id": "FDXey7DYnLg0pM--4mBYWg", "text": "To be honest, I wasn't expecting amazing at David's Bridal but my recent visit was worst than expected. My sister is on the hunt for a wedding dress and wanted to check out a few she liked online in store. This was her first ever appointment and she came with her mini entourage (me included of course). As we arrived, we were greeted but it took a while for someone to take us back to fittings. It was quite awkward standing in the middle of the store with no direction or place to sit while we waited..\n\nThis is when the appointment got slightly better. Our consultant was very sweet but double booked. It was fun getting to see all the different brides trying on their dresses and having those \"a-ha\" moments with what they liked but not so fun waiting 10-15 minutes for my sister to get her undergarments and then another 10-15 minutes just to try dresses on. At one point, I was in there tying her up into dresses because the consultant was busy. By the way, those dressing rooms are TINY for a bridal store!! Wow, two people were pretty squishy in there plus trying on dresses. I wish they would have given each bride her special time rather than squeeze people into time slots. The consultant was very knowledgeable about the dresses and picked many styles my sister wanted to try on. For our 2 hour appointment, she was able to try on about 10 dresses, which was great to see her in so many styles.\n\nTo make a long story short, she did find a beautiful dress but wants to keep looking. I will say David's Bridal is nice for lower budget options and for brides who need a dress quickly.", "business_id": "Qxeh_4jjc9GfY5kSA8qwQA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Vv89iM91KdciCALtg6hJtw", "review_id": "UsJQloCcoV5RWp8hq2i94A", "text": "I went here the other day to help my friend find a wedding dress. When we first got there we checked in and then were told that our helper (can't remember her name) was finishing up with some other clients and to take a look around. We were told to flip the dresses that we wanted outward instead of taking them out ourselves. We walked around for nearly 15 minutes after the appointment was booked.\n\nFinally the helper came over...but by this time someone had put some of the dresses back to normal because obviously on a Sunday we weren't the only ladies there. So that was frustrating. \n\nNext, it turned out they had barely any dresses in her size - what kind of bridal store doesn't carry a good range of dress sizes (she is not unsually small or large)? I surely didn't expect that. She pulled one dress for my friend to try on...which she ended up not liking (not their fault, of course).\n\nThen our helper dissapeared for 20 minutes. Because she had only pulled one dress we were just standing around. She had, I believe, more than 2 brides booked, which is silly because this is for their special day, you should make your customers feel good and that you appreciate them. I finally had to go tell a manager because I couldn't even find the helper in the store. \n\nThe good thing here is that the manager came over herself, with the helper, and helped to pull dresses - THIS is why they get 2 stars instead of 1 because at least she tried to help the situation and listened to my concerns. \n\nHowever, even despite my friend showing her photos of what she was interested in (the poufy type fairy tale dress that is very common) she kept pulling dresses that were SO OFF of what she wanted. She didn't make the bride or any of the rest of us feel good about shopping there at all.  They also kept showing her dresses WAY above her budget!\n\nSo we left feeling completely unsatisfied. It was nice that the manager tried to fix the situation but it still didn't help. \n\nWe ended up at Adore Bridal boutique, where the consigned dresses are listed by size and she found the perfect dress.", "business_id": "Qxeh_4jjc9GfY5kSA8qwQA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "yfylOdqQL7qO_1rQTIZh2Q", "text": "I have to say, after going to several bridal shops, this David's Bridal was the absolute worst. This was the first place I went to try on dresses. I went with my mom on a Wednesday afternoon a couple months ago. The store was totally empty except for us and I had an appointment. The girl who was helping us pulled out some of the dresses I had marked online. She also gave me a special bra for the fitting...but she gave me the wrong size and did not tell me it was the wrong size (I thought I was shrinking!) because they didn't have my size. Really? It is a VERY common size. So, that alone made the dresses look weird. So I tried on a couple dresses, but wasn't really feeling them. I asked the girl (Meghan, I think) if she knew of any nontraditional or funky dresses I could try on and she brought out a few things, but they just were not my style. She didn't spend the time talking to me or looking at my picks from the internet to know what I wanted. Throughout this process, the sales lady would disappear for periods of time (don't know to where considering the store was empty) and I would have to sit around waiting. Then, I asked if I could try on a Vera Wang dress, and she informed me that they only had it in a size 4 (I'm a bridal size 8). I asked her if I could just slip it on open to get an idea of what it would look like. She refused. She held it up to me on the hanger, but would not let me set foot in it. Ridiculous! This sure as hell is not the way to sell dresses. After that move, I was done. I was totally insulted and didn't find anything special anyway, so I moved on. I would not recommend this to anyone.", "business_id": "Qxeh_4jjc9GfY5kSA8qwQA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SEjYxEV_Y723uyTq3ADBvw", "review_id": "H6b3ilJfiJK060T0Vs6CCw", "text": "The selection here is huge!  The initial fitting was attentive and the staff were pleasant and helpful.  They have a large selection of bridal and bridesmaid dresses, but are very limited in Mother of the Bride options. \nMy main frustration is with their pressing service.  We brought in the dress for a final steaming and, when I went to pick it up on the day of the wedding, they couldn't find it.  They searched for 10 (heart-stopping!) minutes before finally locating it.  I'd definitely suggest picking it up two days before to avoid a possible heart attack.  The funny thing is, they didn't seem very apologetic about it.  It wouldn't keep me from shopping here again, but I'd be more savvy the next time.", "business_id": "Qxeh_4jjc9GfY5kSA8qwQA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XuIJ3dHQMgS5lI_VWTBOlw", "review_id": "SEU-oJGzNq4xWFV813RcsA", "text": "Ugg the worst costumer service EVER!! And not only this place... They do not hire any competent people what so ever... even their managers. I had to order a bridesmaid dress since the girl at the Tucson location was incompetent. After 4 days passed its supposed arrival (wedding approaching in a week), and not receiving it (freaking out), I called to see where it could be. Called at 11 am for the mailing tracking number... it took the manager until 8pm!!! to get back to me for a freaking tracking number. On top of that, they ended up sending me two of the same dress... just so I can keep dealing with these morons.", "business_id": "Qxeh_4jjc9GfY5kSA8qwQA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "slBhRBWNIb4mjcLy8LLkLQ", "review_id": "ObFYZRIG2nXcOsBdG_yPPA", "text": "So first off you need to make an appointment for David's Bridal really? So I called and scheduled an appointment for 5:30 on a Weds eve I arrive at 5:30 &/ told them I had made an appointment first they couldn't find it then they said oh never mind we did & by the way you're consultant is working with another bride so you will have to wait ? Well why did I make an appointment then I asked ? they took me back and grabbed some dresses for me to try on and the girl didn't even help I got the gowns on myself so why do we need appointment? I think this place is trying to compete in a market of giving great customer service where they failed miserably the girl told me after I was there 10 min she was off in 30 min but no rush ? So why tell me then you're off when I had scheduled appointment and had to wait very disrespectful of my time not helpful i would not recommend. If I was their corporate office I would rethink things they need to be more walk in friendly and respectful of people's time , I will give them their prices are great for brides on a budget and do have beautiful dresses but customer service lacks and that's huge for me . I'm still in search for my dress I did find one I liked there but won't purchase unless I get a discount for my experience .", "business_id": "Qxeh_4jjc9GfY5kSA8qwQA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KJDymAcoPiW_vuqthGxfpQ", "review_id": "im-9gyWMP6MWUMIHE4G_bQ", "text": "Made an appointment this past weekend to visit this location while my sisters were in town visiting.  Maribel (my sales consultant) was very nice.  She looked over the two pages of dresses that I like from online and brought dresses that were similar in style and fit.  \n\nThe manager came over and introduced herself during the visit and told me to let her know if I needed anything during my time there and she would be happy to assist.\n\nI loved the first dress I tried on, but tried on about 8 more, just to be extra sure.  The appointment only took about an hour and fifteen minutes.  \n\nPros:\nMy consultant was nice and attentive\nManager introduced herself and was accessible\nLots of choices for styles and sizing options\n\nCons:\nSmall fitting rooms \nA la carte charges ($10 for a gown bag when you pay $600 for a dress seems a touch silly)\nMUST book an appointment and even if you do, the consultant is probably double booked (mine was - so she was running back and forth and would disappear at times making it awkward just standing there in a dress waiting)\n\nOverall: I found \"the one\" here and didn't pay a crazy price for it comparatively.  It's a chain store so I didn't have super high expectations going in, which helped!", "business_id": "Qxeh_4jjc9GfY5kSA8qwQA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-rUCI57VV4WnzZpJdbyriA", "review_id": "BDxa6AGbI8woSL1afrfLJA", "text": "We ordered bridesmaids dresses, and they came 3 months late, and in the wrong color. We then set up appointments for alterations. When we went in for alterations, we were told that they didn't have time to do it, and to go to another store. We were then given a ton of attitude by the staff, and were denied a chance to speak with a manager. Since then, they've added us to some sort of call list, where their 800 number calls us 6 times a day, and hangs up. \n\nI wish I could give them 0 stars.", "business_id": "Qxeh_4jjc9GfY5kSA8qwQA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8W1vFjOqHzQTo0fSv6Bdrw", "review_id": "k0ZUu4Z0UzumaRcHEvZcgQ", "text": "I am really disappointed with the service and experience I had with this David's Bridal. Today I went in for shoes for my bridesmaids and the help I received was interrupted and just bad. They only had 3 of the 7 sizes I needed and when I asked questions regarding ordering them, their future shipments, etc. I got \"unsure answers\". I was frustrated but understood them not having all the sizes I needed. When I pressed for how I was going to obtain them, she never offered helpful information. It was only after I asked do other stores ship them to your location? No. Are you getting more in? Not sure. If other stores have them and I cannot drive there is there an option? It will be $15 to get them shipped per shoe/store. This was not great information or service. She gave me a list of a few locations that had some of the sizes but did not offer to call them to confirm. I left feeling unimpressed.\n\nLater, I called the stores she gave me and 2 of them did not have the sizes in stock that I was told. Now, I work in retail so I know your onhands can sometimes be off, but this disappointment could have been halted if she would have called to verify herself. I finally got a very helpful, friendly associate at the Avondale location (Jessica) and she did not have the shoes either (like the first associate said again) but she gave me options right away. She confirmed that she could ORDER the shoes and get them shipped to my closest location or to my house. An option I never heard from the Tatum location! I was happy to do this, and I even paid the one time $15 dollar fee to get them shipped to my house to avoid going back to the Tatum location and dealing with that horrible service. When Jessica was processing my order, she even made a remark that they didn't fill out any of my information correctly in the system and had to do a whole profile with me over the phone; even though I had been to the Tatum location twice (and purchased items both times). \n\nI wasn't going to put the employees name that helped me because I did not want to be rude, but please ensure management revisits training and what great service looks like with the employees working today, Saturday. I am not looking forward to picking up the shoes I already ordered... I hope I have a better experience then.", "business_id": "Qxeh_4jjc9GfY5kSA8qwQA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0_vi3CUgaXTQJ_o8ralkNg", "review_id": "eds3IHb677v5QPRWHAtNkA", "text": "I walked into the Paradise Valley location on a whim one wednesday afternoon. No customers were in the store. The girl at the front told me to let her know if I needed to try something on. When I found something the girl up front was nowhere to be found. Someone else saw me but ignoredme. I had to ask someone for help. That girl sent a young girl to open the dressing room for me. I found her to be cold, phony and not enthused. The room was tiny and could barely fit me (i am 95pounds) and the dress together. When I came out the girl was gone. I stood there in the dress for several minutes. When she finally came over, she saw that this size four dress was swimming on my size two body but never took the initiative of pinning it. I had to ASK her to pin it. Cmon, do your job. I tried on another one and came out and again she was gone. I stood there with the dress swimming on me for several minutes til I decided the hell with this. I took the dress off, left it hanging in the dressing room and walked out of the store without anyone even knowing I left because once again, NO ONE WAS AROUND IN THIS EMPTY STORE! Common theme in these reviews. Do something about your lack of customer service because not many people will ever recommend this store.", "business_id": "Qxeh_4jjc9GfY5kSA8qwQA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zDiHRPa4I9lKRAqqDQuumw", "review_id": "P01z8GvLo8LvYaqW68Wk1w", "text": "I went to two different David's Bridals as a bride with an appointment.  Both times no one helped me - they had \"other\" appointments they needed tending to.  They did not have suggestions or any dresses in my size for me to try on.  The dresses I found on line were never available in the stores and no one returned my class.  It was really an awful experience and I'm very glad I bought my dress somewhere else.", "business_id": "Qxeh_4jjc9GfY5kSA8qwQA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L0aLRB-OylGJV4mOmq15XA", "review_id": "uOpq_GdwlQqH4JO8MijeSg", "text": "Scheduled an appointment at the expo to just look at dresses. I received a confirmation for Sunday at 12:30 and we went. The experience wasn't that great. We tried both bridesmaids dresses and wedding dresses. I have to give credit to the lady that was assigned to us. She was helpful to the extent she could be. They had obviously overbooked and so the only time she had available was to take our dresses, hang them up, and give us rooms. She was nice but waaaayyyy overworked. We didn't need much help with the bridesmaids dresses, but when it came to the wedding dress, it was difficult because I had to wait to be given different dresses. Not all fit in the tiny room they give you. At one point I had to wait naked for awhile because the corset didn't fit and I had to ask my girls to hunt the assistant down to get a new one. My initial dresses didn't fit just because the large corset underneath, but rather than noticing the pucker, she just clamped me up. At one point I was switching the dresses out myself. I completely blame management for overbooking. On top of that the dress I did want was 'on sale' for $550. With the discount from their advertised sale it would have been $500. Looking online it was available at $500 on their website and a plethora of other websites (so no great deal.) will not go here again or suggest anyone else do so. Will go to another location and definitely a different day of week.", "business_id": "Qxeh_4jjc9GfY5kSA8qwQA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QuP6F-AX18ie6B-BE_DkHw", "review_id": "zq4qX_zyih1LkRRhJ9uRhA", "text": "I live in NY but my wedding is in Phoenix. Since I found my dress at a lovely David's Bridal in New York, I assumed I would have a wonderful experience here - boy was I wrong.\n\nI made an hour long appointment to shop my Matron of Honor's dress, a flower girl dress, and dresses for my mother and MIL. \n\nI arrived for my appointment on time and had to wait 15 minutes before my consultant came over. We picked out all of our dresses in 30 minutes and were told by the consultant that there would be no problem..\n\nWell that was a lie...\n\nMy MOH dress couldn't come in Iris unless we got it from the warehouse. The warehouse takes 12 weeks to ship! My wedding dress took 4 weeks, but a bridal party dress takes 12!?! It would arrive 2 days before the wedding, but that was NOT guaranteed. We spent the next hour trying on dresses, despite me asking can you tell me which dresses come in Iris? Every dress we selected didn't come in Iris - finally the manager helped us out and gave us a list of dresses.\n\nAdditionally, the moms picked out dresses and again were told yes they came in the purple they wanted. My mother's and MIL dress didn't even come in purple! They both ended up getting dresses from the bridal party line. Which caused another problem since we couldn't get the purple we wanted.\n\nFinally after 3 hours we were ready to check out. The original consultant had put everything in wrong. My mom was assigned a dress she never tried on. My flower girl's size was incorrect. The purses we were written down not to be dyed (we wanted them purple). It took forever to fix.\n\nNo, I'm sorry were given. No here's a coupon for your trouble. Instead here's a 15 dollar charge per item to ship.\n\nPlease, DO NOT SHOP AT THIS STORE!", "business_id": "Qxeh_4jjc9GfY5kSA8qwQA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "twZoTvWG92ntMVfEvbCnIg", "review_id": "_Dh_2P8TgRlfEh4hRcsDOw", "text": "I was turned off by the other reviewers for this store and first checked out a boutique bridal dress store in downtown phoenix.  I put in a deposit but wanted to shop around so I decided to give David's Bridal a try.  My mom have mentioned it but I voiced by concerns due to the bad Yelp reviews.  I made an appointment for 2 pm on a Sunday and only waited a little bit for Maribel.  She took me to the dresses and I chose the ones that I wanted to try on and headed to the dressing room.  Yes, they are small and they have absolutely no mirrors.  Plus, you are given a bra and slip to try on under the dresses.  They aren't the best quality and ended up making some of my selections look bumpy and unflattering.  Won't be purchasing these though they are for sale.\nMaribel didn't help with the trying on of dresses, she just picked them out, put them up and took them out/put them back on their hangers and took the ones I didn't like away.  My bridesmaid (which I had with me) helped me in and out of the dresses but it worked perfectly.  Maribel was obviously paying attention because pretty soon there were other dresses I hadn't chosen appearing on the racks.  I tried every single one of them on.  My appointment was for 1 1/2 hours, but I never felt rushed (like I did at the boutique salon) and even though Maribel was also helping another bride, I never felt like she was absent.  She paid attention and brought dresses that I thought were flattering, pretty and matched what I was looking for and ended up bringing me not only \"the dress\" that I fell in love with (along with a couple others, no lie) but it was on sale, they were running a special promotion and it turned out so much better priced than the boutique salon.  Even losing my deposit that I put down at the boutique salon (because they don't give refunds) I am still coming in $500 cheaper than I would have paid for something that is actually better!\nI can also say that I feel now like I tried on EVERYTHING that I could have.  At the boutique salon I tried on maybe a handful of dresses, but at David's Bridal it almost seemed never ending.  I am much more certain of my choice at David's Bridal and I am exceedingly happy with my decision.  The prices are right, they have a HUGE selection and they give you the time you need.  I would recommend them to every bride looking for that perfect dress.  Sure, the dressing rooms are small and their undergarments are cheap but do not be put off by the negative comments.  I found my dress at David's Bridal and I could not be happier.", "business_id": "Qxeh_4jjc9GfY5kSA8qwQA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iZtveTtgf6ZMd6Ym2HK8Ig", "review_id": "svNQUrM-1WPMZzyeAiZv1A", "text": "David's Bridal was the hero in my wedding story!  They saved me TWICE.  \n\nFirst, the bridesmaid dresses my girls ordered off-line were hideous and unwearable.  The ladies at David's Bridal patiently found me every dress in the color I wanted (a discontinued shade of peacock blue) available in the sizes I needed - they searched their entire stock - every warehouse in the country!! We found dresses that were super affordable and could be shipped in time. My girls looked AH.MAZE.ING. \n\nNext, after a serious let down with my boutique wedding dress alterations and overall experience, I came to them again - teary and broken-hearted with almost NO money to pay for a second wedding dress ONE WEEK before my wedding. Again, the ladies took me under their wings, found me every dress in my size (thankfully I fit perfectly into an 8 and wouldn't need it taken in cause there was no time for that) within my price range, and supported me through the process. I found THE DRESS, and when I cried, they cried. The seamstress swept me into the fitting rooms, pinned the length and bustle, and all for such a reasonable price that it was super clear I'd been totally overcharged by The Disaster Dress I already owned. My dress was rushed through alterations and ready to pick up days later. It was perfect and my day was saved!!  \n\nThroughout it all - the ladies at David's Bridal were caring, helpful, and supportive. They never once judged me for the mistakes I'd made not coming to them first and they were realistic with me; their goal always to find dresses I could have and not let me get hung up on things I couldn't (due to price and time). I owe them so much! They honestly saved the wedding!!!\n\nI have no idea how they could possibly have such bad reviews on YELP, though I'll admit that their overall reputation is what kept me from starting here in the first place. But I cannot say enough good things about the ladies at this location and my overall experience.", "business_id": "Qxeh_4jjc9GfY5kSA8qwQA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fczXIvJAWwkEZUHGtHADrA", "review_id": "WtdzLxzVA1vi5reWSik1Bw", "text": "I have been here several times and I love the style of the establishment as well as the fast (as in getting in a chair fast, but unlike most conventional haircutting places they take there time to make sure its flawless), friendly, and affordable service. \nAfter the first haircut i got, i no longer go to great clips and sports clips and i would recommend any man to go here and get there hair cut too!", "business_id": "zkFP1CIt4MNLNkQC4Vhg3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fczXIvJAWwkEZUHGtHADrA", "review_id": "n1Poasim23URDytPg2heHA", "text": "went there again yesterday, had a bit of a wait (which is nothing considering the amazing service) but after getting my haircut I was pleased to say my hair looks amazing once again thanks to Rosa", "business_id": "zkFP1CIt4MNLNkQC4Vhg3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fczXIvJAWwkEZUHGtHADrA", "review_id": "mAdl0FBQE2tcug8wHJ0tkg", "text": "another visit, another great haircut at a great price!", "business_id": "zkFP1CIt4MNLNkQC4Vhg3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zgIb0DR6Q9lARZvMqARJXg", "review_id": "70F8QJUEOx4BFelA1DOUUA", "text": "Great barber shop, great haircut, cheap price, clean shop, friendly barber.  I had a haircut yesterday from Robert and he did a great job.  Price $11, save a dollar on Wed. and Thur.  I tried this shop years ago under different ownership and it was dirty and full of smoke.  Now that the no smoking law is in place I tried it again.  The new owners fixed up the shop so it no longer smells and it's neat and clean.  I'll definitely return again.", "business_id": "zkFP1CIt4MNLNkQC4Vhg3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MfJDL9GPhTM-CJPS0D8gWA", "review_id": "HrMw0Ll-Y6ca71FoqzbGwA", "text": "Found my new barber and they even do flat tops. Old school my friends.", "business_id": "zkFP1CIt4MNLNkQC4Vhg3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2Pvi93JLPH_AGKtU_DjQYQ", "review_id": "gjOQdJ5KaytGP5rNWHq6eA", "text": "I got a \"low-reg\" fade and it was $12. The building says $9.99, but that's for Wednesdays only. They apparently used to have Thursday specials as well, but all the signs have had it removed. I forgot the other prices, I'll probably snap a photo next time.\n\nWent in and was actually surprised that it looked as nice as it did. It's not an elegant, $20 barbershop, but coming from San Diego, I was pleasantly surprised they had something other than cheap seating. It looks like they tried to make it look old school and classic, but tried is the key word. Overall, I dig the feel of this place.\n\nThere was only one barber, a middle-aged Russian (I'm assuming) lady who was friendly. Didn't talk, but I'm not one that likes to converse with barbers, so I prefer this kind of feel - only mentioning it because some people look forward to telling their barbers their life's stories. \n\nI would definitely go back here again. I only knocked off 1 star because at the end she gave me clipper burn cleaning up those pesky bottom neck hairs. Not a huge deal for me to be honest, but it does sting a little bit. However, the fade was so good, I can handle a little weakness leaving my body ;).", "business_id": "zkFP1CIt4MNLNkQC4Vhg3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oN0SAxZ03Xf2aESVSRkOSQ", "review_id": "KllFpNzRXVTKI0WVPruxCQ", "text": "Creepiest place ever. Didnt even get out of my car after a group of shady people started staring at my in the parking lot. Don't go here.", "business_id": "zkFP1CIt4MNLNkQC4Vhg3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6aCgc6dK0NdSD9YaI8nkAw", "review_id": "rQJ8iYsqcy11EaVDu0eW3A", "text": "I ordered a fountain pump from these thieves, and they charged my credit card and never sent me the pump. Further, they then refused to respond to any emails, and I am still trying to get my money back. Do not do business with these people.", "business_id": "G1Nh54Z7RIOZsyKrYa3MFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PiP61XseW1HO6yrPTbyeyQ", "review_id": "xbEMQZG6-aaaheB6ecwIdA", "text": "I have gone to their store and found that they were extremely helpful. I explained what type of pump I need and the weird connection. They mad it work. I always them!", "business_id": "G1Nh54Z7RIOZsyKrYa3MFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nsszNE4gLCTlYIugX4Mp5A", "review_id": "cfcuHtRrnxL__nYP5LG80w", "text": "They are very unreliable and disorganized\nThey will sell you a part at retail, then charge you to come out to replace it under warranty, but charge for their labor.  Even when they make a faulty installation!  That was dishonest in my opinion.  And, they wouldn't return the install fee even though it was botched!\nAlso, even if you have a warranty problem, they will take weeks to come to your house or business for a quick fix.  Generally its twice: once to look, second to repair, generating a 6 week process(you have to get back in line again).\nthey keep bankers hours; no Saturdays, and close early.\nThey have received other bad reviews because it was complained that they are untrustworthy and unreliable.\nThey did an estimate on a big job that would not have solved the problem(thank the stars for a great concrete company), it only would have been a major expense straight down the drain.. They recommended a new fountain and after taking out the old.  What was needed was a revamp of the concrete and keep the fountain.\nHeather in there front office is tough, unaccommodating, and surly.   Other personnel seem to not to  be with it.\nThey are horrible about returning messages of any kind.  \n\nDon't be fooled.  there are other people who can work on your fountain.", "business_id": "G1Nh54Z7RIOZsyKrYa3MFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "AA298oqyolqCtiOJcYQReA", "text": "The sign for this place cracks me up.  The jokes go, \"Hey, it's Pot World.  Wanna get some pot?\" And then my friends would giggle like they actually had been ingesting some of that particular substance.  Ok, when I was younger I giggled too.  Ok, sometimes I still giggle.  Whatever.\n\nI felt like we'd been talking about the place long enough that I had to actually go in there.  It was pretty cool.  They do in fact have all kinds of pots.  I'd say at least 85% of them are of the teracotta variety - though size, shape and color are so different that there is still tons of variety.  Prices aren't too bad really for what you're getting.  And folks let us look around a bit more leisurly, which was nice.  \n\nWhere else can you go and look at nothing but pots?  This place beats the heck out of going to Home Depot when working on your container gardening.  You might find exactly what you want.  You might just bring your camera and take a picture of yourself with the sign.", "business_id": "62IgG9jZKJG44AypLI-nuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "joIzw_aUiNvBTuGoytrH7g", "review_id": "e_jaRux6QVf4bBWeWzUE8w", "text": "Got Pot?  I sure did, at Pot World, and I got just what I wanted.  Fairly good selection of ordinary and more decorate pottery is available.  You'll also find decorate yard sculptures and statues.  They seem to always have a sale on stuff and I got the drift that things are negotiable, especially with cash.\n\nMy cacti have beautiful homes now.", "business_id": "62IgG9jZKJG44AypLI-nuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5cTk4QVwHyVbJ6odw1DoSg", "review_id": "QJ5I_YMaUU5_yal_IIkXVg", "text": "Wow! I won't be going here. I called to ask a simple question about whether they carry an item and was treated like I was stupid because I don't know the details of their business or what kind of inventory they carry. If this is how they treat their potential customers on the phone I'm afraid I won't be one of them.", "business_id": "62IgG9jZKJG44AypLI-nuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P6XflIuRLtI8eFwQmHvDwA", "review_id": "mBgcKszgJsOlV9FT2uZ9nA", "text": "Don't waste your time! Spent an hour in traffic and travel to get there as the website and employee said open to 6. Got there at 4:30 to locked gates. Poor experience and service. Too many other options to try this one again.", "business_id": "62IgG9jZKJG44AypLI-nuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C6CYA3vO1eOaaSvyhAxhvQ", "review_id": "SMYFrUQwP0TdDEkfUoGPEA", "text": "Make sure you really want what you are buying because you can't get your money back!  Only a store credit.  We recently bought a ceramic frog to hang on our wall in the back for decoration.  when we came home our son advised not to hang as it was too heavy.  i called immediately (about 1 hour after we were  at the store) to ask if we could return it since it had only been a short time since we purchased it.  we were told \"No, store policy is no refunds!!\" I said you have not even been to the bank to deposit the cash I gave you.  He said No you can have a store credit but no money back.  I did not want a store credit so I kept the item and have it displayed on the ground.  Make sure you want what you buy because you are kissing your money good-bye!\nReally bad customer service.  Also quite rude when I called.  Buyer beware!!\nIf I could give no stars I would!!", "business_id": "62IgG9jZKJG44AypLI-nuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fev0iI-XDrteD4SYRKjiUw", "review_id": "Px-bR65U_hgp8W9lKALkoA", "text": "This place has an amazing selection of fabrics.  Most of these fabrics are the stuff you see covering furniture at La-Z-Boy or Target and they have it here.  They have more upholstery fabric than anything else but you could make out with a smoking deal if you are looking for team-licensed fabric or for trim.  They have a ton of that stuff.  Their stock seems to change pretty quickly.  If you sew or just feel like re-doing your barstools, you have to check this place out.\nWe are talking about $3 a yard for some expensive fabric people!", "business_id": "E80cnPB9ve2Z5QeOhrkv5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W_QXYA7A0IhMrvbckz7eVg", "review_id": "sBN8L9zFXoPXnXiUSKM25g", "text": "My first thoughts of this store were, \"this place is weird\" and, \"why are there rugs for sale?\"  In any event, despite the slightly messy appearance of the store, you will find a relatively comprehensive selection of home fabrics here.  Hence the name.  Imagine that!  I saw lots of fun retro patterns that sent my mind spinning in a few different directions and I saw a few, um, not so classy looking prints as well.  Their prices simply cannot be beat.  I was at a Joann shortly before my visit here and I was looking at upholstery fabric.  The fabric I was admiring was about 40 bucks a yard.  You can find a similar style here for about 10 bucks a yard.  You really can't beat the prices!  They also have a cool section in the back where you can find closeout deals on some great fabrics, some as low as 3 bucks a yard.  The main drawback to this store is their selection of regular cotton print fabrics.  It's a small, kind of unattractive selection and a bit pricey for the type.  If I decide to start any sort of home decorating project, I know exactly where I will be coming for a great deal on the fabric.", "business_id": "E80cnPB9ve2Z5QeOhrkv5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "1ez0gvKgZMLwdBHcGh7zKg", "text": "I am so glad I stopped into Home Fabrics!  It is located right next to Discount Tire on 32nd St/Cactus.  Rather than sitting in the tire shop (that smell in tire shops give me a headache), I went over to Home Fabrics.  They sell rugs too, beautiful rugs and the price is amazingly cheap!!  Like $50 -$100 for huge high quality rugs.  I didn't buy one YET, but I plan to head back and pick one up once I decide exactly which one I need.\n\nThe fabrics are an even better deal!  I signed up for their newsletter and email alerts and get info about sales and classes.  I don't know how to sew, but I know how to use a hot glue gun.  Maybe this is my year to learn?", "business_id": "E80cnPB9ve2Z5QeOhrkv5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fxT9Fk628H4mw7WNHuPn7Q", "review_id": "f1a6LtXGSweJYD6zEfiz5Q", "text": "This store has everything - great service, great selection and most especially great prices! You can find wonderful upholstery fabric at a fraction of other stores. They are in the process of remodeling, and their showroom is full of beatiful fabrics. Highly recommend it.", "business_id": "E80cnPB9ve2Z5QeOhrkv5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8n4SarsuI9Km6lEtydiE0w", "review_id": "M9ilYyfE9SNekE8UyYQm8Q", "text": "This store gives me mixed feelings. On one hand, it's great that it is so open, on the other, at first glance the store seems empty. After perusing the aisles I decided there was a lot to choose from, but all the fabric seemed to have a similar style. The store sells durable, darker colored fabrics (generally) that have a classical style. The prices are good and it would be easy to use any of the materials for drapes, upholstery, etc., unless this style is not up your alley. I would not go here searching for funky, colorful fabrics for your home!\n\nThe staff is generally helpful if you have any questions, but they can also be a bit snippy (hah... fabric puns). Several times I have asked them for something and they have told me that I was incorrect/looking for the wrong thing. Maybe I was looking for the wrong thing, but I don't want to be told so bluntly!", "business_id": "E80cnPB9ve2Z5QeOhrkv5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "jIHaXo4-KR9kvh2J7eMkIA", "review_id": "E7x_WwZQmFT_mp2aarm7hQ", "text": "I am learning to sew, I love the staff at the MESA store", "business_id": "E80cnPB9ve2Z5QeOhrkv5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wVKUFKhb0Nbyb8-_Ly8L_g", "review_id": "XCDA8G8VfTht5jFFaYezTA", "text": "Very spacious, open store. Easy to navigate aisles and admire the different fabrics. Selection is pretty good, found quite a few fabrics I liked. Not much in the way of notions or tools however.\nWas least impressed by the two ladies at the counter who completely ignored me as I walked in and as I left. Seen claims of great customer service in other reviews - this was not my experience at all.\nI will probably still stop by again, but I was far more impressed by Fabric Depot, not too far away on Cave Creek - their selection is positively huge (especially compared to the selection here) which makes it a lot easier to look past their spotty customer service.", "business_id": "E80cnPB9ve2Z5QeOhrkv5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wLDWtFpyh0hr3wfpj_lxWg", "review_id": "rhRbglhH13bfv28558hMkw", "text": "The best place for fabric! I recently needed quite a bit of fabric for a project I had.. After shipping at the normal chain stores I decided to stop here in a whim and I am so glad that I did. Their prices are half of other fabric stores and their customer service is outstanding. They have hell me so much with my project, will always go here when I'm in need of fabric.", "business_id": "E80cnPB9ve2Z5QeOhrkv5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r6-zAq2niGimw_pz4PnNfA", "review_id": "DT8f4hZjMzX1FtSfadoPjw", "text": "Great Fabric Store with Great low prices! Mostly everything is $8.99 a yard. Plus they give out great ideas and advice.", "business_id": "E80cnPB9ve2Z5QeOhrkv5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DTL33THN5K6nw06sH35E-A", "review_id": "cUVE4Agy0eV6vIIV-yaZAQ", "text": "Every time I've been to Jerry's shop I've found the staff to be really friendly and helpful.  This little shop is a hidden gem for those of us who loose many balls in a few rounds of golf.", "business_id": "aad1G4DuCb_hhFu0Usrlmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QRl9__eiJBzz01uD1zXm1A", "review_id": "kWRAmO09rl7zHAyh2ooxfQ", "text": "Just received my first order from Jerry's.  I could not be more pleased with the quality of the golf balls I received.  Of the four dozen Taylor Made Pentas, five or six had corporate logos (who cares) and two or three were very slightly discolored.  Otherwise, PRISTINE, not a single one has \"path rash\" or any other blemish.  I have found the source for my future golf ball purchases.", "business_id": "aad1G4DuCb_hhFu0Usrlmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ue9mYNOxPcicrU_UzhGluQ", "review_id": "A1Q3QsN3yGp67zCo5Gpy-Q", "text": "Great place to buy golf balls! Pro v1, Calloway , and Titleist balls have been used but not abused. Cheap", "business_id": "aad1G4DuCb_hhFu0Usrlmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kuRsRz7X2Yb3ABuccijJDA", "review_id": "tJtlGZIZNr9LYtLlYyromg", "text": "This place would be perfect if it were open on Sundays. I dropped by the Phoenix headquarters and there are most definitely deals to be had. A dozen \"C\" grade Pro V1 golf balls for around 10 bucks. Now, the sign might say \"C\" grade, but do a little digging around in the bin and you can easily find a dozen balls in excellent condition. I saw no noticeable scratches or blemishes, just the occasional logo or sharpie markings.  Structurally, these balls were in great condition and cleaned off very nicely.   This place has every top-shelf and middle of the road ball you can think of. All are in great condition for a great price. \n\nYou'll also find good deals on nice used clubs. The re-gripping service is dirt cheap. But golf balls are bread-and-butter here and this place does it as well as anyone else. Quality is so far above the packaged used golf balls you'll find at target and sporting goods stores.", "business_id": "aad1G4DuCb_hhFu0Usrlmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "hCDZ1uedP9ij6ukbL2IgFg", "text": "Don't dog Old Navy. \n\nDespite a sub par and semi-annoying marketing campaign, clothes here are aight with me. \n\nAnd where else can you get a perfectly good pair of cargos and boardshorts for less than thrity bucks a pop? I'm no fashion snob, but I like to think I can generally distinguish \"awful\" from \"not awful\" in most cases. \n\nFor the \"not awful\" variety, Old Navy is dirt cheap and top notch.", "business_id": "FzruBSWLZnLK6QyDB6_jgA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PS0lCxjGNeUrKxYSdpW-Aw", "review_id": "XuUb-tRqbzeDLAcDJxgjbA", "text": "Old Navy has the best sales! Even when I'm not shopping the sales racks  they have great deals on cute casual clothes. I think the quality of their clothes is also really great compared to most cheap and cheaply made clothes.\n\nA great place to pick up some summer essentials without breaking the bank!\nWhy not pick up those flip flops in every color imaginable?", "business_id": "FzruBSWLZnLK6QyDB6_jgA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "E0WWNXVze_sfDCbM0oMYvw", "review_id": "bzN_Z-QRIU1o4ugd4DTvwA", "text": "Wow do I hate Old Navy.\n\nThe commercials make me want to slit my wrists.  They have the most awful colored clothing ever.  Colors I didnt even know exisited.  And it seems like they only ever have stuff in sizes 12-24.  TWENTY-FOUR??  Holy crap.  \n\nThey do have extra long wife-beaters so I'll give them that, but again, in some real alien colors.  And the normal colors they are always out of.\n\nThe checkout line is run by some dumb ass high school kid who cant figure out the register and the line for returns wraps around the store.  I dont have time for this!!!  ARG.", "business_id": "FzruBSWLZnLK6QyDB6_jgA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QoagtvpWq2mF9c65V9G3MA", "review_id": "bSIyRCGjTK-SV7qjxSRBKA", "text": "Don't take your luxury vehicle anyplace else for brakes! I was quoted over $500 for front brakes on my Lexus and Gab's did them for $175 (using genuine Lexus pads since it's still warrantied). He does great work, has been in business a long time, and pricing is very fair.\nI only wished I had found him sooner!!", "business_id": "jfKQHfwKmeLXnwAdbzgxZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ks1ySl5Q0E5wou9Vcmh5iA", "review_id": "_FyD3fnkREzkNnW2-703Mg", "text": "As honest as it gets! They've been so great with all of my vehicles, advising against unnecessary work and beating competitors by very large margins! Family owned and they just want the best for you. They truly look for the return customer and not just a quick buck!!! Thanks Gab's!", "business_id": "jfKQHfwKmeLXnwAdbzgxZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "OIXBsqhqhVcw8myDb-xjsg", "review_id": "NKp-BjSfQchjOAEoYGfvXA", "text": "Gab is AWESOME! I've been taking my cars to him for years. As honest as the day is long. More than a few times he's fixed minor issues at no charge. Definitely the highest recommendation.", "business_id": "jfKQHfwKmeLXnwAdbzgxZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MzzUylShbAtXAMozlBCp1g", "review_id": "ya32X7y3xMrCxTmo-YOHXw", "text": "I was referred here by a friend who had used Gab for over 20 years. I could not have been happier with this referral. \n\nI keep telling people how hard it is to find an honest mechanic with reasonable prices. If all mechanics were like Gab then the preconceived notion of how mechanics can be would have been thrown out the window.  \n\nGab has my unwavering trust. I will keep coming here as long as their doors are open.", "business_id": "jfKQHfwKmeLXnwAdbzgxZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QJmc3E80agdnfDjwx2PlVw", "review_id": "QWHGmFX9n3s3_2BKNKNrPg", "text": "I am an out of towner and my car broke down in the area. I had a tight timeframe for travel that I needed the car repaired so I could get home. Gab's was amazing. The identified the problem quckly and were able to complete the work the following day. The talked me through the issue, pricing, and options very clearly. The owner even met me at the shop to receive my car on a Sunday (they are closed Sundays) and took the time to show me the bad parts they had pulled off the car and explain how things work. I would highly recommend this reliable and professional shop! Thanks for the help.", "business_id": "jfKQHfwKmeLXnwAdbzgxZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hYwGfFI9uArTSyyRW-UC9A", "review_id": "c7ZI-bUjdZ86AYZv3tocMw", "text": "The best auto repair shop I have ever done business with. A friend from work recommended Gab's and I am ever so grateful she did. Family owned shop with years of experience. The minute I walked through the office door I was treated very kindly. They didn't laugh at me because I don't know a damn thing about auto repair. The service, prices and especially the staff are unbeatable. Truly second to none. What has impressed me the most is Gab's does not do any unnecessary work and keeps me up to date while my SUV is being serviced. Do yourself a favor make Gab's your auto mechanic. You will not be sorry and your pocket book will love it.", "business_id": "jfKQHfwKmeLXnwAdbzgxZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-y98PvV5kubd6whye82evg", "review_id": "ponJ9iDXa_idbdEe4pZItg", "text": "Took our old Toyota Avalon in for head gasket replacement.  Gab was by far the cheapest and didn't oversell like PepBoys did in the area.  Would recommend and will return.", "business_id": "jfKQHfwKmeLXnwAdbzgxZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H-8sn_bhowMk5PljXpglpQ", "review_id": "PHElAfp79q8kpG0P_HYqfQ", "text": "Always fast but most importantly they are always honest with you. Their prices are very fair and they always want to show you the old part that was bad. The entire team there is great and very knowledgable. If you need anything done to your vehicle I would highly recommend taking it to Gabs, you won't be disappointed!", "business_id": "jfKQHfwKmeLXnwAdbzgxZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "80ORzqKhgOMDV_9szDgKmA", "review_id": "9H4yMEbl4w-c2_T8OisDZQ", "text": "they are the best, bar none. I will always go there as long as they are still in business", "business_id": "jfKQHfwKmeLXnwAdbzgxZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C4QUa9iQc7K0erpyEiovbg", "review_id": "0hxkaz_GbO3wz7kbFViGZA", "text": "I was first introduced to Gab's by my Mom.  She had been coming here for various auto repairs and oil changes.  Thank goodness for her recommendation.  I live in the West Valley and am more than willing to make the drive to Gab's so I can have my car fixed by Gab.  Everyone at Gab's Auto Repair is friendly, trustworthy and professional.  Karen and Gab are two of the nicest people. I never feel like they are trying to sell me anything my car does not need. I like their honesty and integrity.  I would recommend to anyone to bring your car here. And it doesn't hurt that Gab reminds me of my step Father-in-law.  :)", "business_id": "jfKQHfwKmeLXnwAdbzgxZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tAiVBj8FVXjoqcZ0AQCK2g", "review_id": "sXoURgGlX4gUcPhELbmQgA", "text": "Today was my first visit to Gab's I picked them after reading some Yelp reviews. I took my 2008 XTerra to Gab's to check the charging system after the quick-oil-change place on Bell Road told me it was failing. I called ahead, the receptionist was extremely friendly and said I could come down for a quick diagnostic test to see what's what. So I drove right down there. My first impression of this shop was off the charts great. The waiting room is bright, clean and spacious. The check-in was quick and painless. There's free WiFi with the secret code. Ask the receptionist. I barely had time to settle into a chair with my coffee when the technician came back with the results. The alternator was good but the battery was failing. Then came the best news you can hear from your mechanic: There's no charge today. Wait, that's my bad ear, did you say no charge? Yep, no charge for the diagnostic test and no unnecessary repairs suggested or completed. I' moved from know to like to trust in just one visit! Gab's is now my go-to auto mechanic for future needs. Thanks Gab's! I'll be back.", "business_id": "jfKQHfwKmeLXnwAdbzgxZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gJEJg1fPVDPnkdcVFbVlBQ", "review_id": "WEJKy_wYC6rWEoR3tLORvg", "text": "One minute you're cruising on the freeway and the next you're running over a massive tire tread, which you believe to be a body or a chupacabra, that has been ejected violently onto your hood from the truck in from of you. Needless to say, you need some auto body work.\n\nMy insurance directed me to Auto Body World for an appointment that I thought would be about as pleasurable as a trip to the dentist. Wrong! Auto Body World and its fabulous, friendly staff proved a pleasure to work with from start to finish.\n\nFront office staff: Awesome. Estimate guy (I don't really know what the title is): Awesome. Technicians: AWESOME!\n\nThey had me in and out the door in less than 15 minutes for my initial appointment, repaired my car ahead of schedule, then graciously processed my paperwork and returned my vehicle  when I accidentally showed up 30 minutes after closing time. And all of this with a smile.\n\nAnother plus? There is an Enterprise rental car service on site just for their customers' use - and they offer great discounts through your insurance carrier even if your rental isn't covered by your plan.\n\nAnd did I mention my car looks like new? I couldn't recommend this business and location more highly.", "business_id": "pkkqve6-y6EXNlJioO5pjw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hp1y1hOTxoj4wLpSSE7nzg", "review_id": "_T3hXiDc3dwrHDZvfiho1Q", "text": "I'll go ahead and start by making the bold statement that these guys don't care about quality. I have an old Cadillac that was driven by a 90 year old man up until I got the car. The car was in perfect shape until I was rear ended. I decided to take it to auto body world since they're down the street from my house. I made it known on multiple occasions that I wanted the car exactly how it was before the wreck and they assured me that it will \"look brand new.\" I didn't notice how bad it was until I got the car home. Oh, a side note, they bring you your car when \"finished\" and park it in shaded/covered parking so you don't notice their shoddy work. Long story short, there's parts listed on the paperwork that they supposedly bought to replace the damaged parts yet the damaged parts are still on the car. Weird. They replaced chrome parts with plastic and got overspray all over the front of the car. The trim doesn't fit together how it's supposed to and it has bends in it....it's not even flush to the panels. When the trunk was hit the latches were bent severely and they just did their best to bend them back even though they needed to be replaced. The most annoying thing....when I open the trunk it's supposed to open all the way without having to touch it.... It now only opens a quarter of the way. And, conveniently, all of the sudden the interior left speakers don't work anymore. They certainly did when I dropped the car off. WTF! If you want your car to look like it came out of Maaco then go to Auto Body World.", "business_id": "pkkqve6-y6EXNlJioO5pjw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rmW6MkNkjV5b-x5kXOQd9g", "review_id": "_ffjtCp-Y9C7wJREMTie4Q", "text": "Ask for Jonathon or his wife.  They are the owners and do an excellent job.", "business_id": "r-pc0VgtiTuctH3kUve00Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IjafRfMSAQpInLlw-Vi0Cg", "review_id": "MWw-xWCKIA4dND1Uyrs9Kw", "text": "Great price, great service. The lady who cut my hair knew exactly what i was talking about even though i am horrible at explaining things. I got the exact haircut i was looking for. They give you a free soda with your haircut...SWEET lol. \n\nIts a nice mom and pop style barber shop which i love. This is definitely now my haircut place for phoenix..and its a really really good price... straight edge razor shaves too, those are awesome... \n\nI only got the haircut service, but i do believe they do full straight edge cuts, shampoo, and some other stuff. check their website out for all that they offer... Haircut is 14 dollars, 2 dollars off if it's your first time there.\n\nThey also have a punch card which is cool when small mom and pop places do that... They accept card but its a 34 cent charge. so bring cash.", "business_id": "r-pc0VgtiTuctH3kUve00Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I7Udvzp8fqgvWqa--0P6Iw", "review_id": "XMVDxzSgMLf1IVT6IlUwZA", "text": "Good fades and edge ups but the last couple of times I've been here only one barber working on a Saturday so the wait has been very long! Not a very smart way to maximize your profits...customers come and go left and right.\n\nUpdate. I've returned to the shop to find that they've hired additional staff to handle customers. Hands down one of the best fades I've received here in the valley.", "business_id": "r-pc0VgtiTuctH3kUve00Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IjafRfMSAQpInLlw-Vi0Cg", "review_id": "mMiXZs8JYJ-tVCBzlkMjlQ", "text": "What in the world just happened to me!?!?!\n\nSo this is about my 7-8 time coming in to get a haircut here and i have ALWAYS walked away happy with my haircut, and today wasn't different.\n\nI am very happy with my haircut, but the process that it took was highly uncomfortable and at one point i was dreading what would happen.\n\nSo there was a new guy, or new to me (i have never seen him there before). he looked like the guy they call when you aren't willing to talk and they need more muscle to knock you around. Well i didn't want to judge a book by it's cover. In this situation if i did, i would have been right.\n\nI got man handled during my haircut. I mean i don't mind people turning my head the right direction, but he grasped my head to turn it. It wasn't too forceful but startled me at first. So i thought okay maybe he is just hands on person i can handle this. Well it didn't end while combing my hair to cut it he was throwing the comb down onto my hear and the teeth were just about stabbing me...definitely was wincing each time it came down on my ear. Then he used the brush to clean off hair. It was like i got in a fight with a horse tail...talk about getting smacked around a little. Then when cutting the top, he would grab my hair pretty roughly before taking a violent snip out of it... thankfully hair doesn't have any nerves in it...\n\nWell here comes the point where i was really concerned for my safety...they like to use a straight blade to shave your hairline to make it a sharp look... Well yeah the way he has been using the hair cutting tools needless to say i got nervous when he came at me with the straight blade. Well... when he was about to start and i was praying that he wouldn't hit any major artery, i was shocked to see that this was the most gentlest he could ever be... Sooo gentle to where i don't think he even shaved my neck and hairline. He ran the blade across but he didn't hold it correctly to actually shave anything... \n\nThis was probably a good thing because i was so terrified.\n\n\nIn short this guy was about the quick and dirty for cutting hair, but hey i am happy with what he did, not how he did it.", "business_id": "r-pc0VgtiTuctH3kUve00Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TrC9GsyKF9LUoxU7cCvsvw", "review_id": "ExWElugTCQITjBt7ehnfTw", "text": "Jonathan is great. He is not much of a conversationalist but he'll do you right. Good haircut, warm shaving cream, hot towel on the fact, and a massage at the end. I had the other guy cut my hair once and the dude hacked me up. I saw him shave a guy once and dude looked like he just at a sloppy ketchup sandwich (bloody in the face). Waiting for Jonathan is definitely worth it.", "business_id": "r-pc0VgtiTuctH3kUve00Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "33vUIil_GCaT92aUaZhRXA", "review_id": "8TwUEL9O0awcNDahCb36jA", "text": "The 1st reviewer pretty much said it all, but here's my personal take. My hubby & I love It's All Goodz, our fav place to go piece shopping! We've bought multiple pieces over the years, which are all resting in pieces now, except our amazing bubbler from the \"middle case\" that we barely use in fear of it breaking like the rest eventually do. Any how, we stopped in this past Tuesday night for a new piece. It's been over a year since we last came here because we moved out of the area & had been checking out other places near us. We've always had good experiences but the guy we dealt with this time was a dick! He was so rude & made us feel like we were bothering him when we asked to look at a few different ones, sorry to make you get off the computer dude! That didn't affect my rating though, since this was the 1st time we encountered a douche bag employee. We ended up getting a pretty sweet piece that I should have taken a pic of! We'll be back for sure, just hope we don't have to deal with that guy again.", "business_id": "d8TYUlRl_YSlZo74qy9hXw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "jdeNI5TTTuM6mj3HTgstRA", "review_id": "oDGWhnArNY-kdTL9kSIUpA", "text": "This is my favorite smoke shop to browse, but just not my favorite to shop in. The pieces here are amazing. So artful...many of them sold for hundreds of dollars, and looked more decorative than practical. In the back appears to be a little glassblowing shop where some of the more simple pipes and such are made. I totally approve of these trinkets being crafted on-sight.\n\nUnfortunately, the items that DO seem practical for use are nothing out of the ordinary. Also, the hookah tobacco (shisha) selection left quite a bit to be desired. In short, it's amazing to look at, but nothing seems worth buying unless you're a collector.", "business_id": "d8TYUlRl_YSlZo74qy9hXw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-qeEOIUNzEFNkyXg6hjftA", "review_id": "mNH8GjSxODN8Lxwb28THCw", "text": "The best in town.  A great manicure and pedicure at a resonable price.", "business_id": "MECLC5Ns20iEm9yk_jKH8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WxUcUWNB3qH4chB7aR2nRQ", "review_id": "FIDLfid0IfzQBVO7TNSR4w", "text": "I've been going to this nail spa for YEARS! I was recommended to this salon by a friend 6 years ago. The best spa pedicures EVER hands down and GREAT prices. I've since moved to CA, but I visit my parents frequently and I am ALWAYS sure to drive the 13 miles from my mom's house to THIS salon. I will not go anywhere else when I'm in town. I've had a manicure from here once and it was nice too. I just love love love their pedicures. I honestly haven't found a better place in Santa Barbara or LA where I live now.\n\nEven though I have been going to this salon for years, I still don't know anyone's name but the thin young girl with glasses and the man are my favorite. They are both very happy and friendly. The other staff is sometimes grumpy but they will still give a great spa pedi. It's nothing fancy but man if you want a good spa pedi and massage go here.", "business_id": "MECLC5Ns20iEm9yk_jKH8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZUUeGcB1GCmZZYimuXrwCQ", "review_id": "LGpQyTbXf7ODCFvPI1Dz5g", "text": "OK for the price 3-4 stars, for an awesome job 2-3!  Cheap, and better then I can do at home so it works on a budget or for something quick.  You can do a mani, pedi for 25 bucks!", "business_id": "MECLC5Ns20iEm9yk_jKH8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hi7VohxSS5OBt98w4j8t4A", "review_id": "Dx1a2tfidIFeRQp3GYohQg", "text": "I went to Bella Nails on a suggestion from a friend who told me how good their prices are. $10 for a mani, $16 for a pedi, and $25 for a mani/ pedi. I wasn't expecting much for the price.\n\nThe atmosphere isn't great, the location is iffy, but other than that it was amazing! Very nice staff. My nail tech must have spent about 10 minutes massaging my legs and feet. 1 hour later I still feel like melted butter. I spent half as much as I normally spend for a pedicure but my nail tech gave one of the best pedis I have ever had. \n\nI'm hooked. The wait was pretty long so I'm going to start making twice monthly appointments. Highly recommended.", "business_id": "MECLC5Ns20iEm9yk_jKH8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PD-ENAPk-2xfTRtMC-2AYg", "review_id": "KbcZvQ43iuB6ueoqpyQWcA", "text": "Awesome! She got out my ingrown!! Oh how good it feels! Will be back.", "business_id": "MECLC5Ns20iEm9yk_jKH8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ti86eeLrIhpNHDpjbla_fA", "review_id": "F1VtC81K4J5TP8LilTeJ_Q", "text": "I have been coming here since I started teaching down the road 5 years ago.  My friend suggested we get a mani/pedi and this place ended up being GREAT!  The staff is very friendly and professional.  They are very up to date with all the new nail services such as gel, shellac, and metallic.  The atmosphere isn't the best (not new), but its still nice.  The prices are amazing and they give the best leg/arm massages ever!!  I come to this place almost every month and have always left very happy!  :-)", "business_id": "MECLC5Ns20iEm9yk_jKH8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hcctCQy3bdZMezrUKkZLtA", "review_id": "ONJc4wOkx6pV9tE2FNg3lA", "text": "This salon was able to accomodate me and my sis in law last minute on a Saturday afternoon. We arrived and received service right away. The staff were friendly and attentive. We were both really pleased with our mani's and pedi's plus the price is decent. Pretty good spot when you're in need of some primping and pampering.", "business_id": "MECLC5Ns20iEm9yk_jKH8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rxyZ2tWhKWIx2CEMs5H1Ow", "review_id": "kgZC0DodVh47qXS3hbd-1Q", "text": "My mom and I went in without calling on a Saturday afternoon. They were able to do my mom's pedi and then my gel mani back to back, which worked for us since we like to chat while our nails are being done. \n\nThey didn't have an abundance of polish colors and a lot of them were outdated, but my mom found a color she ended up being really happy with. I'm very happy with the gel French mani I got, but we'll see how long it lasts. \n\nThe shop is clean and the employees are friendly and efficient. The total for both of us was $44. We will definitely go back.", "business_id": "MECLC5Ns20iEm9yk_jKH8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bgp8chHEBpEeh7gua-PVlQ", "review_id": "ii8iwg2uKCMhLcLTeze0Mg", "text": "Just had worst service experience at this shop.  Made same day appt.  I was a walk in that the door says is welcome, but second time they couldn't accommodate me.  But made an appt to come back an hour and a half later.  I told the lady I wanted a spa pedi and had a broken and cracked nail I needed fixed and a mani.  I came back a little early, she was doing a pedi and yelled from to come back and put me to soak.\n\nShe never asked what I wanted.  Did not ask if I wanted the salt scrub or the callus removal (this is why I went in).  Started working on me and I said I wanted the callus removal.  She told me that I didn't need it and anyway it was too late.  I pointed out the large callus on the side of my big toe, and she said something I didn't understand.\n\nShe repaired my one nail, tried to talk me out of having the other done and that's when I found out I wasn't getting the mani.  Said she didn't have time but if I had my color she would paint the two she repaired.  yes, I always go to for a manicure with my polish...\n\nGranted, it only cost $20 but my feet are still callused and rough and now I am going to a real nail salon to get what I need.  Turns out this woman was the manager.  I had $50 to spend but guess they are doing so well they are there for their convenience, not money and certainly not service.\n\nI will never go there again.", "business_id": "MECLC5Ns20iEm9yk_jKH8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CuD-dQMtFYpApcwBTn-3DA", "review_id": "is_blPOPWN54hLEN9NmaJw", "text": "I'm sitting here watching them NOT clean my cuticles after I asked them to redo it. Definitely won't be coming back here. How did this place get 4 stars??", "business_id": "MECLC5Ns20iEm9yk_jKH8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fxsAPjktnJkz-WWnQI_OPQ", "review_id": "697Way31Lu0cjkPHQkI5LQ", "text": "I have been going to this salon for over 10 years (since I moved to AZ).  In that 10 years, they have only raised their prices ONCE, and it was by ONE DOLLAR!!!!!  I would pay them more for what they do.  Their pedicures are the best in the country!  They are cheap, and they give you an awesome, long massage.  Twice in the 10 years I've been going, they've closed for a month to go back to Vietnam for family obligations.  I've gone elsewhere to get pedicures,and always leave WISHING I HADN'T!!!!!!  NO PLACE CAN COMPARE!!!!  I've been charged twice the amount for half of what they do!!!  Hannah, Danny, Ivy and Sue are all awesome, and I will NEVER go anywhere else again, no matter HOW BAD my toes look!!!!  I will wait for them!!!!!  Nobody can hold a candle to them!\n\n10 years, and I've never had any problems with 'getting anything' - they are very sanitary.", "business_id": "MECLC5Ns20iEm9yk_jKH8Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 11, "useful": 5, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "rjlb-7-JcmM6fR64ZpyTug", "review_id": "ZVg5c1PzdCVN6-QFineckw", "text": "Oh man, I don't know if I should write this review.  I was shocked to even find a listing for this place on Yelp.  It was a long time ago, so who cares, right?  Plus, I'll be the first to review it- so woohoo, time to over share! \n\nI was a rebellious 14-year-old and I had just graduated from 8th grade when I asked my mother if I could get a tattoo.  I never dreamed she would say yes.  When she did, I stood there with my mouth open wide and nothing to say.  I think my brain had to be rebooted from shock.  I went back to my room pondering whether or not this was some sort of poker game where my mom was calling my bluff.  If you knew my mother, you would be shocked too.  She put me in etiquette school at the age of five, FIVE!  She kept a home so clean it was showroom worthy.  She put me in piano lessons, dance lessons, singing lessons and even baton twirling lessons for God's sake.  That night I considered the possibility of alien life on our planet.  \n\nFast forward two weeks: she actually signed a consent form... and I actually got a tattoo, at 14.  Who tattoo's a 14-year-old?  I had to wear tube socks around my grandparents for years to hide my ankle.  There was little Morgan, on family vacations, wearing tube socks in the swimming pool.  I had to make up excuses, like the bottom of the pool hurt my feet, so that my family didn't think I had some sort of mental disorder.\n\nIn the end, it is so small that I forget it's even there.  It also reminds me of my powerful persuasion skills.  I mean, that year I talked my mother into letting me get a tattoo and my 8th grade English teacher into giving me an A from an F on a paper I never turned in.  Yeah, I'm pretty awesome.  \n\nEveryone should make this mistake once.  Whenever one of my drunk friends yell, \"lets all get tattoos\".  I say, no way, I already made that mistake.  Plus, I was young enough that I didn't have the guts to get anything big or life changing.  Who the hell knows what I would've inked on my body had I been 18.  I could have ended up with a tramp stamp!  \n\nI should mention that the guy did a good job, even if nobody can tell what it is (it's fun to let people guess).  The shop was clean and they definitely were gentle on me, as they should have been considering I was just 14.  Only 3 stars because I got my tattoo over a decade ago and that guy is probably long gone.  Also, nobody should ever tattoo a 14-year-old, even with parental consent.  \n\nFinal thought:\nHey kids, two lessons-\n1.  While your mother is going through a divorce (or two) you can pretty much talk her into anything. \n2. Here is the place to go if you really wanna piss off your family.", "business_id": "03ZJ-MamrmotVai3eS2_WQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RiEQYjs26VMlEJHaBZWSPA", "review_id": "bDMtHAyk0ZvrUMop1-SwCQ", "text": "Great place!! Very friendly staff. I told Leland my idea and he drew it and it was perfect. He even helped touch up another tattoo that I had and did not like. Highly recommend this place. 5 Stars\n\nIt is not letting me mark the stars for some reason. I give it ALL 5 STARS!!!", "business_id": "03ZJ-MamrmotVai3eS2_WQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S8ZXE7DTiaOFlOjjF1gFSg", "review_id": "L3GAy2I3QtcX4r5KSNPDXQ", "text": "I took my best friend to get her belly pierced for the first time and I went in for my fifth and sixth one. Mike was completely professional and accomodating to my scared bff. The place was clean and the vibe was delightful. Sometimes you go into one of these joints and get the cold shoulder from stuck up types. Not here though. Five stars across the board!", "business_id": "03ZJ-MamrmotVai3eS2_WQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5CkjKCoA1ZiGv76Ki9Hl6g", "review_id": "L7gnb5FR_2MGUfwWEBDp-w", "text": "Jucebox or whatever his name is, is a bad artist. His hand is too heavy and the others I've known to get tatted by him come out with scars. Don't do it go to someone else for your own good", "business_id": "03ZJ-MamrmotVai3eS2_WQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S8ZXE7DTiaOFlOjjF1gFSg", "review_id": "xCL2CQespmaKBQ-WKbZrtg", "text": "I had to go back after my belly did not heal properly. Mike changed out the piercings per my request but I had to pay for new jewelry. He made it out to seem that the sides of the belly button are harder to heal and that I may not be cleaning it properly. I ended up having to take out one of the piercings because it was so bad so now all I have is two scars there. I've had my belly pierced seven times before with no issues. Oh well.", "business_id": "03ZJ-MamrmotVai3eS2_WQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "z30hYvXYGme6uU4fpzaisw", "review_id": "Y2VTQ3eczX2uQ4CjHYviNw", "text": "I feel sort of strange reviewing a bank, but it is a place I frequent often so it seems ok to review. Plus, at my old job, my crazy boss dealt with SEVEN different banks of which he had me personally take deposits to each (sometimes on the same day, fun drive...not) so I feel well qualified to judge it in comparison to other banks.\n\nAnyways, on with the review already...I love Desert Schools. I don't see myself ever switching to another bank for any purpose. I have been banking with them for 4 years and have never had even one issue. In fact, they often resolve issues for me, such as removing those nasty little NSF fees. I always have a really pleasant experience when I go in, all of the tellers are super friendly and are well-trained. I also never have to wait in much of a line. \n\nIn comparison to the several other banks I used to deal with, I feel that DS takes the time to educate each of their employees far more than other banks. I also feel as if they don't pressure you to open other services. Many of the the banks that I used to deposit at for my old boss would constantly hound me about opening up another account, or line of credit, etc. \n\nIf anyone talks about bank issues, I always find myself raving about my wonderful banking experiences!!! Thank you Desert Schools for being awesome!", "business_id": "NBWAHZW44AjKffz5LMj9Tg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "hFtlFksrcLaWHGPNa6SmeA", "review_id": "9bEt0qkmKSOZgq65ke2amw", "text": "ahhh....Desert schools.\n\nThis was my first checking account, I was 16 and just got my first job! They were a great bank, always helpful and friendly. They didn't have 24 hour customer service which I needed, I have pretty decent memories from banking with them but I won't return since they don't meet all of my needs. but i definitely recommend them for opening up your first account.\n\ni also didn't like that there were few and far between locations compared to larger banks.", "business_id": "NBWAHZW44AjKffz5LMj9Tg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gdiQKq4c_VAiFmIhsL5tZQ", "review_id": "8tz_5YHrW0eVtNnevGRjZg", "text": "we opened several accounts here at desert schools because they are a credit union not a bank\n\nwhat i don't care for is the cold environment\nthe staff are friendly enough and knowledgeable\nservices will do \n\nthe environment though is more cold than one of the big banking institutions\n\ni like they are local to arizona though so we'll stay!", "business_id": "NBWAHZW44AjKffz5LMj9Tg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KLekdmo4FdNnP0huUhzZNw", "review_id": "DD7kYsZgXIZpzaOn0yKvWw", "text": "I have been a member of the credit union since 1986. I have had basic accounts, car loans, and other loans and have gotten the best interest rates around. Never have had a problem. Service is great too. I am always asked when I go in (which is rare) if I need an extra check register. That is really nice because I usually do! Then they give me 2!", "business_id": "NBWAHZW44AjKffz5LMj9Tg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pFE2V6GSQBV0q7SZ8Gvjwg", "review_id": "THTwGhccZnKse6dSuEXKHg", "text": "This place is the worst for loans. It took four times for them to get my auto loan correct. Of course its always someone elses fault too, I never really got a straight answer as to why I had to come back 4 times to close the loan... Its enough for me to switch banks & I've banked w/ them for ten years.", "business_id": "NBWAHZW44AjKffz5LMj9Tg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z2p4TUTmtDFrdwBHVHlfIQ", "review_id": "MJ8OA7xm9zI9AAPf3N_qZg", "text": "Had a membership savings account with them and didn't use it for some time (it is a savings account afterall!).  After recently taking a look, they had been taking 10 dollars a month from the savings account for limited activity.  They stated we should have received something in the mail notifying us, however, we never did.  We are still trying to get all our money back.  Beware if trying to save money in a savings account!", "business_id": "NBWAHZW44AjKffz5LMj9Tg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z2p4TUTmtDFrdwBHVHlfIQ", "review_id": "cmzSszI0MRFldlUSoTODzA", "text": "Updated since they did finally give our money back.  Still beware.", "business_id": "NBWAHZW44AjKffz5LMj9Tg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j2ayRNc6ZRj4t327nw4JWQ", "review_id": "tRMO4D7ASIb3a0PtJyWkiQ", "text": "There is something wrong when you try and use a shared branching system and you are told that you are second rate and will have to wait for all the other customers who are members to be helped before you will be helped", "business_id": "NBWAHZW44AjKffz5LMj9Tg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wTLvzNKqRjitLmncnPYV-w", "review_id": "PDPBnqUKNIlNsgCtVucobQ", "text": "I do not recommend this bank due to terrible customer service, terrible website. Unfortunately I am attached to them at the hip with a mortgage until I can refinance. They literally have the worst bank website I have ever experienced. All you can really do is check balances. It usually takes multiple calls to get anything done. They repeatedly fail to send documents properly likely because they dont know how to properly update addresses. I have called many times to get addresses updated and it always reverts. I get the feeling that the employees dont care. The only reason that I would recommend would be to keep you money in a local bank since the big guys like Wells Fargo, Chase, Citi, JP Morgan etc are crooks. Stick with well rated banks like USAA.", "business_id": "NBWAHZW44AjKffz5LMj9Tg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O8GXW0nT0lDFQCF-kqRA3A", "review_id": "CLOpZvdFBLmfd2elBfXJnA", "text": "Do not use,  Manager Danielle in the call center is the most rude shady person I have ever talk to in my life.", "business_id": "NBWAHZW44AjKffz5LMj9Tg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FAxy_JuEOhhZl3C10LMY1A", "review_id": "NUhNbCvoPsDT867qbP9ABA", "text": "I've been a long time Bank of America customer, almost 15 years which is upsetting cause either I'm old, started working too young or a combo of both.  Either way the people at Desert Schools are amazing, they actually seem to care, are personable and seem to be looking out for the customer.  Also there is a chuck e cheese nearby which is where a kid can be a kid, so thats a plus.", "business_id": "NBWAHZW44AjKffz5LMj9Tg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ky9pQ8AKufvZ63IxR41jGg", "review_id": "gVIzpUKs-ppaFgx8Vac6Kg", "text": "Great staff....friendly service....and they have some pretty good mortgage rates going right now for those of you who want to buy a home. I set up an account with them many months ago....but I had to review them because no matter when I go in there is always someone to help you....and the bank tellers are great. My favorite aspect of the credit union though is the coin machine.....that's right the coin machine. I save all of my change so when it starts to build up I can take it to desert schools put it into the coin machine and within seconds it counts it and prints me a receipt.\n\nNow I know many of you have seen these in grocery stores and the like but desert schools only takes 7.9% of your total while the stores take 10%. Now that may not seem like much...but when you have as many coins as I take every few months of so.....it adds up. So if you need a great place to securely handle your money and treat you like a real customer....then please give desert schools credit union a try. Eat, Drink, and be Merry my Friends!!!!", "business_id": "oW-CYIEOgy3VHbcGs4-YAQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7cR92zkDv4W3kqzii6axvg", "review_id": "tX9Xg1lvdvw2ql2OLZ14tQ", "text": "They're not exactly a model of kind or friendly customer service.\n\nThey rejected me for a checking account. That isn't a problem, it's how they treated me after I was told; like \"It's time for you to go\".\n\nA modicum of decency would have been nice, not getting shuffled out the door.", "business_id": "oW-CYIEOgy3VHbcGs4-YAQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bW24HcqbawWAVS9uXZSOIw", "review_id": "Ew_ZQQhyqY_hT2yAJjD_GA", "text": "The process was quick and painless. The guy who talked to me first was abrupt but not rude. He called for a woman named Trinity who was very nice and showed sympathy to my almost week long cold. She didn't try to up sell anything and was very pleasant.\n\nThere wasn't any frills, I didn't receive any thorough explanations about where my money was going (there wasn't any proof that my money went into an account it just kinda disappeared. I went to the ATM and got a statement to prove it was actually in there!) The best part about it was the option for free checking and the option to exempt yourself from overdraft protection which I LOVE.", "business_id": "oW-CYIEOgy3VHbcGs4-YAQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oZuNME_exUMSjrcg6uRFjw", "review_id": "yqLKSzyjLWz73tVOzkSxcw", "text": "I come to this location for shared branching. The service here has always been great and the staff is always friendly and knowledgeable. \n\nI'm also happy they are open on Saturdays!", "business_id": "oW-CYIEOgy3VHbcGs4-YAQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "PS0lCxjGNeUrKxYSdpW-Aw", "review_id": "f1tUTRT-QYnY4RPmWyrVxw", "text": "I have been going to this Goodwill for awhile and I have never had any complaints about it. This thrift store is the most hit or miss of the thrift shops I frequent. Even so the staff is very friendly and everything is very organized. It seems the people who donate to this shop bring VERY outdated clothes, so you really have to dig in this place!", "business_id": "JQyPZXDqoABsotLk3ZD3Sg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3m0aWTZ7DVdJzRAkPUXizA", "review_id": "4rpjaVgyUJzIfL6TMeG6Yg", "text": "I developed my adoration for thrift shopping at Goodwill, as a child. Back then, we shopped at Goodwill out of need, when my family experienced down times, like so many families are experiencing now.\nLittle did I know that I would develop a passion for thrifting. \n\nShopping and donating at Goodwill has always been a pleasant experience. The people are very friendly and helpful.\n\nGoodwill is a community staple. Goodwill is good for the economy, workforce development, education, job creation, social services, green practices and 90 cents of every dollar earned at Goodwill is reinvested into  programs and the Goodwill mission  - to Put People to Work. They have some great new stores that just opened throughout Metro-Phoenix.", "business_id": "JQyPZXDqoABsotLk3ZD3Sg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ewqqXrtr1U4qi7bEHfVMSw", "review_id": "ViJwQ2H9yddl6BnEo4leoA", "text": "Just nasty! Very cluttered and overpriced.", "business_id": "JQyPZXDqoABsotLk3ZD3Sg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aIbwrnrP4kTufADO-jGZxA", "review_id": "VmOD0f8g7wk12K-Vcvv1QA", "text": "Workers and sales associates make or break any business..and I was lucky enough to get a great gal to help me a few weeks ago at this Goodwill. I was part of a 'mama gaga' act and I needed to make a Lady Gaga costume. The cable guy was coming to the house and I only had a few minutes to shop for a dress that I could turn into one of Gaga's famous fashion statements. I went to the dress section, which also happened to have an associate hanging up dresses. She asked if I needed help. I told her what I was doing and she took me into the bridal section (which are full brides gowns - great for customs or anyone on budget), she helped me look for a dress in the section she was working and she pointed out one last section where I might be able to find something. Sure enough, I found a dress that I could modify. I couldn't believe how helpful she was; she had worked with a family member doing pageant gowns and gave me some tips to turn my dress into the Gaga fashion statement I was aiming to achieve. I told her she needed a job at a department store, she was so helpful and friendly...and my dress was a hit!", "business_id": "JQyPZXDqoABsotLk3ZD3Sg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BVvIMHPKKP7-oEx9IfmFBQ", "review_id": "ZVzuDy7RbnOTABcE04-JxQ", "text": "i feel bad leaving a goodwill anything less than a five, because really in my heart just the idea of goodwill deserves a five every time. im a thrifter, at least once a week i have to stop by one of these places just to see who's junk i can put in my house. but this goodwill in particular kind of made me sad. it was pretty dirty inside, (like youd think a goodwill would be, if youd never been to one)... there was a smell that i couldnt put my finger on, and i frankly wouldnt want to put anything on. there were broken things on the shelf, not like hey maybe this would be cool to take home and fix. im talking like broken things that should be in the trash. remember this is me the junk collector... i guess i just had higher expectations. ive probably been to a good 25-30 goodwill's since discovering how great they are. this one easily was the worst... im just sayin.", "business_id": "JQyPZXDqoABsotLk3ZD3Sg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "h7v_M_0-YVpSVZ2WD7FpAA", "review_id": "Bpk6Dvv_ds8pajbI5P91ww", "text": "My Candy Store :-)\n\nAll the girls always friendly & helpful.  Rarely anything out of stock. \n\nUnless there's an event or special launch (book an appointment for these free make-overs - not to miss!) someone is almost always available to provide you with a makeover or at the very least, a mini make-up application.", "business_id": "dkp49eYgIN8iqWcQDvqYmg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fl6oI21uXoxVMwfR6lFanQ", "review_id": "Wrfshisn97D0y8irtXb0SQ", "text": "Located inside Dillards at PV mall, this is the closest MAC to me and what a gem. There always has always staff available to help me out with refilling make-up I'm out of or to apply something off their new line. They have everything an actual MAC store would have so don't be shy to visit this location. Staff is very friendly and talented and the space they occupy is always clean. \nYeah MAC!", "business_id": "dkp49eYgIN8iqWcQDvqYmg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ydmF2KEbtiY0sSdppdyVTg", "review_id": "YWvd424Osg_IL3e3ccC4fg", "text": "I've always been a MAC user, but being from Boise I wasn't sure what type of service I would receive here at Paradise Valley Mall. Employees are super helpful here! My sister-in-law got her makeup done here for her wedding, and the gentleman who did it was FABULOUS! I'm so sorry I can't remember his name, but he is tall, dark and adorable, and is extremely talented at what he does. When I need to restock my make-up collection, I will be back, and hopefully have that guy give me some tips!", "business_id": "dkp49eYgIN8iqWcQDvqYmg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DGTip0-KD3Rr39Oafz3ncg", "review_id": "bQzrmNlsDN9gNNTfll3z0g", "text": "I've never had a bad experience here as far as customer service goes - I'm usually just in and out since I know what I want. I just grab it and pay for it.  However, my low rating is based on what I experienced here recently.  \n\nI attended a wedding this past weekend and decided I was too lazy to do my own makeup and being in a hurry, I just felt like having someone professional do it so that I look extra nice, since it is a wedding.  And what a coincidence that MAC does your makeup for free with a $50 dollar purchase, and I needed to grab some items anyway.  \n\nI arrived 15 minutes before my appointment, at 2:45 pm.  I was greeted really nicely and was told my artist had just arrived.  Very shortly after my artist walked over and greeted me and told me sit in one of the chairs.  She then asked me what kind of look I wanted to achieve, then proceeded to go get the makeup.  I thought so far so good, as I felt I described to her what I wanted overall, but I wasn' t specific to the point as to what exact color I wanted, seeing how she is a \"make-up artist\" and I just trusted she would use what flatters my feautures and skin tone.  \n\nI don't want to drag out the story more than it needs to be - but my exact feelings at the end of the makeup session was that I could've made my self look better than she did.  I asked for a smokey eye, in which she slathered on black and grey eyeshadow and just blended out the edges. There was no definition or depth or any kind of contrast.  I also told her I wanted a cat eye look, in which she proceeded to make me look like an ancient egyptian.  The lines she drew were way too thick, and instead of a subtle \"wing\" at the end of my eyes, she literally I kid you not, literally drew fish hooks.  I was horrified , and told her nicely that maybe the look was a bit too dramatic for a wedding.  She giggled sympathetically and toned down the wings/hooks, but even the toned down look was still super dramatic.  So by then I was just whatever about it, because if I had her wipe off the eyeliner, it would ruin all the other makeup on my face and it would take longer to apply it again, and I was in a crunch for time already.  All the while, ever since she applied the eyeshadows, there was a bunch of fallout on my cheek and below my eye.  I thought to myself she would probably brush it off at one point but she never did.  I pointed it out to her and she said \"Oh, Okay.\"  And as she proceeded to attempt to remove the fallout, she giggled and said \"This is what happens when you try to do things in a hurry.\"\n  \nUmm..........are you serious?\n\n\nShe spent half the time I was there running around the makeup floor searching for supplies.  From what I gathered, this make up artist was new.  Not sure if she is just new to this location or new as a makeup artist in general - though my instincts point toward the latter.  Even if she was new to the business - like seriously, people who do makeup tutorials on youtube do a better job. Whoever deemed her acceptable as a makeup artist should seriously have their own license revoked.  \n\nI was very disappointed with my face when she finished.  I looked like I was going clubbing.  In ancient Egypt.  Even when I go clubbing, I don't put on that much makeup.", "business_id": "dkp49eYgIN8iqWcQDvqYmg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ky9pQ8AKufvZ63IxR41jGg", "review_id": "arAsb9jLqxS88oMKbUDGLg", "text": "Well this is the definitely the \"hood\" Walmart in this area. I have visited this locale plenty of times....it's dirty......unorganized....and has an awful smell. However this particular Walmart has a vast inventory of merchandise that other Walmart's in the valley don't. I have always been able to find whatever I needed at this location....when I couldn't find it anywhere else....and that includes the one within walking distance of my apartment. This locale is always busy just like most Walmart stores in this area.....they just need to clean it up....and organize it....and it could be an even better  Walmart. Eat, Drink, and be Merry my Friends!!!!", "business_id": "1OigyqVxIfE6AGKNGWZjnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cXnWZPcrtHjKXbcNzulg2A", "review_id": "5NW4deeNo_hzO1Pn8GKtlg", "text": "Not bad if you run in a get out in a hurry. Just has a weird vibe. It is in a nice area, but has a ghetto feel to it. I also prefer the superstores to the general stores. I don't usually shop here unless it is to fix a pair of glasses or grab a couple of items if I am in the immediate location.", "business_id": "1OigyqVxIfE6AGKNGWZjnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aIbwrnrP4kTufADO-jGZxA", "review_id": "BFw_o-g0w0KMMT48E2TdVw", "text": "I hate this WalMart, but it's close. Tonight I had a list of three things: Dog Food; bike chain; and black flat spray paint. \n\nGetting the dog food was easy. Then I went to the paint department. Nobody was there, I walked all-over the store, finally I found someone and asked them to find someone to help me. I walked back to the paint department and a few minutes later I hear 'can an associate please assist a customer in paint' and I continue waiting, and waiting, and waiting. So finally, I walk to the bike department to find the bike chain, ready to give up on the paint. Then a friendly guy asked if he could help me - probably not a good move on his part - because I curtly said, 'I have been waiting for someone to help me get a can of spray paint for a while!' He promptly said he would go get someone. In the meantime, they are out of bike chains and I walk back to paint...and wait...and wait...and about 4 minutes later I decide to go smell the calendars across the aisle...(Did I mention I left the cart with the dog food in front of the case and a sign that I had not permanently left area, should an associate actually answer the page) when I notice this women slowly (like a crawl) walk into the department. I decide I better head back, sure enough...the slow poke was there to help me..and just as she mustered up enough energy to open the case and get the paint the manager showed up. The manager looked at me and I said I was set. Well, she asked if there was anything else and I said no, I am good to go and I started heading to the registered. She followed me, apologized for the inconvenience and she offered to discount the paint for the inconvenience. I was totally shocked! I thought, well that is really nice...and sure enough...she gave me a wonderful discount and she was very pleasant. I hope she gets promoted...she knows about customer service!", "business_id": "1OigyqVxIfE6AGKNGWZjnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ChiKFYHy3sk_PK0xXpGovw", "review_id": "JExxbbXr0pPlp2Iy3gg8zQ", "text": "My hatred for this walmart burns with the fire of a thousand suns.   The ONLY saving grace of this craphole is that they carry quite a bit more inventory than some of the other walmarts.\n\nThere are always employees everywhere but where you need them.  There's a multitude of them milling about the store, except in the paint section, the camping/ammo section, the cash registers...you get the drift.\n\nAnd, while my expectations aren't terribly high as it's a Walmart, holy white/black/brown/olive trash Batman!  They should just go ahead and put in a meth section and make a few extra bucks.\n\nIt's dirty, it smells, the customer service is nonexistent, and you have to wade through the tweakers, but it's cheap and they have a lot of stuff.", "business_id": "1OigyqVxIfE6AGKNGWZjnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Kdcz7G0l1Fr5SxW3AzGNZA", "review_id": "NrWS3iEY1re1ylN7j-Z1jQ", "text": "This place is ghetto with a capital \"G\". I recommend avoiding it if you can. I have nothing against Walmart, but this place needs to be closed.", "business_id": "1OigyqVxIfE6AGKNGWZjnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fczXIvJAWwkEZUHGtHADrA", "review_id": "vHgp_529mqpBo17g67cBAQ", "text": "whenever I go to Wal-mart this is usually my first choice although it is 4 miles from my house, however that could soon change considering they are converting this store into a super-center. the service is alright here, never had any problems.\nI have been coming to this location with my family for many years, I was also in a fox special report they did here in 1999 (youtube it!) its great their is also a built-in Subway even though I still go to the one at the end of the lot by Dunkin' Donuts. since they have started remodeling it has been confusing to locate specific items in the store but I'm sure they will get it sorted out once they finish. other than that, no major complaints like some of the other stereotypical Wal-marts in Phx.", "business_id": "1OigyqVxIfE6AGKNGWZjnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RpB0wQCe8nStARKtDq8B_A", "review_id": "OJ3uQtmATfyQetRTcDu70g", "text": "I absolutely despise this store! I enjoy Walmart and usually hit the one on Happy Valley because it does not seem to attract the average multitude of \"Walmart Weirdos\" I stopped in to this Walmart the other day and boy do I regret it!\n\n My son who is 5 had to use the restroom and because of the remodel the front restrooms were closed, not a big deal we will follow the signs to the next one. Well we could not find them because of inadequate signs and we asked an employee who told us where they were. She failed to mention that they too were closed and we would have to walk again to get to some working restrooms. By this point my son is literally dancing because the new, not opened restrooms were quite a walk from the front of the store. We finally get to the restrooms and my son tells me that he does not even want to go in there because it was so filthy. The restroom was absolutely unacceptable. \n\nI decided to call the number on the wall to make a complaint but was unsuccessful because the number was out of service. It takes me 15 minutes to track down a manager. This idiot was the rudest person I have ever met. As I was speaking to him he started to walk away from and I just about lost it. I did not catch his name but everyone at this store is completely incompetent!!\n\nAVOID this store if possible!! It really is not worth saving couple bucks if you have to deal with ignorant, rude people and disgusting store conditions!!", "business_id": "1OigyqVxIfE6AGKNGWZjnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XKUm5raBo6xyCay_yYiZiA", "review_id": "7V9Lg1mCXR0Jrm_2JJmP3A", "text": "Hands down THE worst Wal-Mart I ever been in.  It simply feels dirty and getho... \nI feel sorry for anyone actually buying so call fresh food there.\nThe only good point about this poor excuse of a store.. is that it is so shitty, people would rather go to local store then this dump.....", "business_id": "1OigyqVxIfE6AGKNGWZjnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eJuwXskIZgYONY5V5gyJsA", "review_id": "dTwTE877Nnlv66izNlGzyA", "text": "Embarrassment - every single time. This is a nice area... A really nice area, but the trash seems to flock to this Walmart from miles around. Fact: I've sent in so many pictures to peopleofwalmart.com from this location! Where in the h*ll do they come from and why here?! Today, I practically watched a ghetto women beat her children and scream at them bc she wanted to check herself out in a pair of walmart's hottest sunglasses and they kids wouldn't stop asking her questions. It was so bad that my daughter told me she was scared. Customers were staring, the employees did nothing. So embarrassing. The remodel is most likely going to look great when finished ... But by reading precious posts, I think the damage has been done for this location, and a shiny new facade can't change it's reputation as the \"scary Walmart\". Head to Desert Ridge and go to Target Greatland or Home Depot. At least you'll feel safe.", "business_id": "1OigyqVxIfE6AGKNGWZjnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "thdVzCfKx-DV0zYWqId3pw", "review_id": "pnVE44SQtZN1y1uz_kg4GA", "text": "You know all the stereotypes you have about Walmart?  This location reaffirms all of them.  I'm glad to see it's being renovated.  Until that's complete, I recommend staying as far away from this Walmart as possible.", "business_id": "1OigyqVxIfE6AGKNGWZjnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gBqOPWfnr262U4JTwyvkzw", "review_id": "prwxEjVDfaZHiX4ZGvLQXg", "text": "Best Walmart ever! It's got all you need all in one store! And the best part is its a super center an it's open 24 hours! The remodeling is incredible! Also the bathrooms aren't like any of the Walmarts I've been to! Amazing!", "business_id": "1OigyqVxIfE6AGKNGWZjnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KQnq1p-PlWUo-qPEtWtmMw", "review_id": "Se5E47ZbY-PCtCGE9iM7Bw", "text": "Let me start off that I don't normally shop at Walmart, but this is the closest one to me. \n\nThis store was recently under remodel and it looks a lot nicer. However, even if you wrap something up pretty, its not going to fix the inside. \n\nI've never actually had a friendly assistance expedience. Sure their prices are low, but the staff sucks. If I'm lucky enough to get someone's attention, I can get a one word answer with a short temper. \n\nSo other than getting a good price on my cleaning supplies, I don't come here for the service.", "business_id": "1OigyqVxIfE6AGKNGWZjnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FN7Oi6GuTMsBDuM_n-O6wA", "review_id": "fw4dB0nIMTc0ZDTH7sztUg", "text": "You can't put lipstick on a pig to make her pretty. Same goes for this Walmart. It might have been remodeled but the people they employ has not changed. What a bunch of slackers! My son and I stood at the bakery for a good 10 mins while the ladies working there were looking through a book. I said, \"excuse me\" several times but was ignored. We finally gave up.\n\nWent to the electronics department looking for printer ink and was completely ignored. I was told by several associates they would be right back....never came back.\n\nMade my way over to the clearance on Christmas paper etc.. It was busy (duh!), but there were associates pushing through people to stock merchandise on the shelves. I get they need to restock, but the shelves were full! Not to mention packed with people. Then they would sit there and huff and puff that they couldn't get their job done. \n\nFinally get to the register (there were 3 open, the day after xmas). Was able to pay fairly quickly considering the cashier was also a manager that was getting called away every 5 seconds.\n\nI HATE this Walmart and I would rather pay double somewhere else.", "business_id": "1OigyqVxIfE6AGKNGWZjnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xcZz_YXKG9hEC5D7MT9sRA", "review_id": "1MP_ohr9a6iPm6RqwfaDSA", "text": "This Walmart is the closest to me, so this is the one I have shopped at for years. They recently remodeled it, so now it carries groceries as well as the normal retail section. \n\nI have to say that this store has the worst customer service I have ever seen. The employees are not interested in helping customers. They seem to only be focused on stocking the shelves and going home to their lives. \n\nWhile the prices are fantastic, it is always difficult to find what you are looking for, because they keep changing where everything is located. \n\nAlso when it finally comes time to check out, you should be prepared to wait for at least 10-15 minutes, even if you only have one item.\n\nOverall, it could be a lot better. However the store is pretty clean and you still go home with what you were expecting.", "business_id": "1OigyqVxIfE6AGKNGWZjnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "diDUDx82VePOC1hObkHwMw", "review_id": "uoStmd7S4ZwyBgS96SmG9w", "text": "We shop at this location since it is close to the casa. I do have to say Nice job on the store expansion and remodel. This is the second revamp so far since they opened here and they now carry a large selection of groceries and then some.\n\nI remember back when you would see stories of Sam Walton driving around in his old pickup truck on TV and their mantra was still Made in the USA and the quality was decent. Then it went to pricing are falling to lower prices everyday to now it is save money and live better. Wow!\n\nWe normally get the basic consumables here to keep the kitchen, bathrooms, and rear end clean and maybe a few groceries items. Tend to stay away from the produce and the meat section since we prefer a different store for those goodies. This store seems to have trouble keeping the shelves stocked and the service has gone downhill a bit. You have to go out of your way to find help when needed.\n\nMaybe they are just trying to reach a different demographic. If so I think it is working. We are finding ourselves shopping at the RED store that starts with a T more and more since they seem to offer a better selection when it comes to the nicer stuffs.\n\nWatch for those loose carts in the parking lot otherwise you will be enjoying some paintless dent repair as I did. Giddy Up!", "business_id": "1OigyqVxIfE6AGKNGWZjnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5lq4LkrviYgQ4LJNsBYHcA", "review_id": "wPV6HL5gxBSCG-ggIH6UDQ", "text": "I generally like Walmart far more than I should and defend their sourcing ethics and quality far more than I'd like - that said, there are some real jerks working at this particular Wal-Mart, including the cart caretaker, the frozen foods produce wench, and the dude haphazardly chucking heads of lettuce into a bin to ensure their short shelf life.  \n\nDon't get me wrong folks, I know your job sucks, but at leas try not to make the customers shopping with you feel bad about their decisions.", "business_id": "1OigyqVxIfE6AGKNGWZjnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EiFJgs96sgvGGT9wHF7huw", "review_id": "NWzvhdSelEIeWPi5BZ10TA", "text": "Closest to home and LAST CHOICE when I need to shop WalMart -- I WILL go OUT OF MY WAY to avoid this store whenever I possibly can and you should too!  \n\nThis store is on the center of a middle/upper-middle class area and it's run as if it's in a war zone.  The impression I get is almost complete apathy and disorganization -- that no one cares and/or no one gives a damn.\n\nThey got me with their \"one stop shopping\", but in the end it's not worth it and I'm starting to spend more and more time and money at Costco, Home Depot, Target, Macy's, Sprouts, and Fry's, etc, etc.\n\nThe worst part is that there are 6-8 associates and 1-2 managers that I encounter regularly and are really, really nice and really trying to do a good job.  My heart goes out to them.  And they're the ONLY reason this store gets 2 stars from me and not just 1!\n\nAnd the only reason I'm filing such a scathing review is in hopes that someone in management will take notice and do something.  You can see from my other reviews that I'd rather rave about great experiences than complain, LoL!\n\nHere we go!\n\n1. I have 2 qualified service dogs and was accosted on one visit by one \"greeter\" who demanded to see their \"papers\" and told me that if they bit someone we (WalMart) won't be responsible.  These are 2 toy Yorkies who were sitting calmly in my cart as I entered.  When i told him politely but firmly that there is no such thing as \"papers\" for service dogs and that it was against federal law and store policy for him to ask, he called the undercover security guard who was also very rude.  I tried to call the number posted on the door for just such an occasion but it took me to a complete dead end on their phone system\n2. Store is FILTHY most of the time -- except the one time that I could clearly see that there was a group of VIPs touring the store from corporate that day\n3. I observed one jewelry counter associate being so incredibly rude to a customers it almost brought tears to my eyes and I had the complain (the customers themselves seemed a bit intimidated, they were not \"native\" English speakers)\n4. BIG, BIG disparity in service level -- some associates are SO nice and some are soooo rude!  I know it's WalMart but if management is doing its job...  Oh, no!  I forgot, IT WAS MANAGEMENT -- 2x -- that was rude to the point of hostility!\n5. Basic items out of stock for MONTHS! What's wrong with their forcasting system???  Just a few examples: Smart Balance margarine (3# size), Great Value Parmesan cheese (all sizes), Arrowhead water (1 gal), Huggies Naturals wipes, OUT Puppy Pads (size varies), and more. And this is not after a busy weekend, this is Tue afternoon, etc.  I found all these items at the next 2 closest WM stores, so they ARE available from their warehouse.\n6.  Premium items (e.g., Evian water (6pk), Ghirardelli chocolate chips, etc with no shelf tags (not priced).  This is consistent with the few higher end items they do carry\n7. So called Supercenter doesn't even stock a few bottles of Perrier or Pelligrino (or substitute); other WMs in Phoenix do\n8.  GREEN meat in case still for sale -- it was marked down, but come on!\n9.  Other reduced food that's obviously spoiled (e.g., wilted, browning veggies)\n10. Items that are marked down in every other nearby store in the city that I've visited (about 6) have still not been marked down at this store\n11. 1/2 off bakery items after 1 pm -- even though they've been re-ticketed with a new UPC, it's up to the cashier to remember to take 1/2 off at the register - do you think they forget sometimes?  And no option for customers to do it at the self-check (and no instructions to ask or remind the cashier)\n12. More expensive packages of meat stocked in the slot labeled for the less expensive cuts and/or smaller packages\n13. Site-to-Store online order pick up system -- a complete circus, don't bother!  I spent over an hour trying to pick up 2 items that were sold online as \"READY for pick up TODAY\" and was insulted by front end managers and patronized by the assistant store manager\n14. Ladies room disgusting mid-day, mid-week (i.e., not an especially busy time)\n15. Store is uncomfortably cold in the grocery area and uncomfortably hot at the other end - I've never experienced this at any other WalMart, Target, etc with a similar setup\n16. Consistantly out of disinfectant wipes at the doors -- even at off peak days and times\n17. Guest/partner vendors allowed to harass customers (COX subscription sales)\n\nThe list goes on. And on,  And on....\n\nI've reported some of these things to management and was assured that it would be changed (e.g., no instructions about how to get the 1/2 off on bakery) and it never has been.  \n\nIf you're in NE Phoenix, save yourself additional stops and an unpleasant experience and shop at the Tatum and Cactus store, which has improved A LOT -- or better still go to Northsight, which is always a good experience!\n\nDon't say I didn't warn you! ;-)", "business_id": "1OigyqVxIfE6AGKNGWZjnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O2DeMN4VFVytWnYaIPNS6A", "review_id": "FX4J3kcChkU5tr2DLQg6XQ", "text": "I also would never step inside a Walmart but could not resist the $99 iPhone sale. I'll give them one star as most people seemed well intended. But I was amazed at how poor the service was. It took almost 45 minutes to purchase a phone because the manager helping us didn't have authority to log in to the main computer. The store was severely understaffed. Several workers had their shirts half tucked in. Their walkies on blast. Workers yelling down aisles. Zero sense of urgency to complete a sale. Our salesperson repeatedly shared that he hated the iPhone (that I was intending to purchase). I could never imagine this conversation at Best Buy. \n\nI wasn't going to report this ridiculously awful experience because, again, the man helping me meant well. I place 100% of the blame on upper level management not trusting their staff, poor training, not investing in their staff's well being & not passing on authority to put customers first. \n\nWhen I purchased my iPhone, I asked that the terms of my data plan not be altered. They assured me several times that it would not. When I got home, I learned that actually they had changed my plan and it took two days of speaking with AT&T to revert back (my plan is amazing and no longer offered). After the unnecessary headache of getting my plan reinstated, I thought it important to leave a review. \n\nI'm very happy with my phone, certainly at this price, but if at all possible stay far away from this store. At least until Walmart starts training and supporting their staff properly.", "business_id": "1OigyqVxIfE6AGKNGWZjnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KJDymAcoPiW_vuqthGxfpQ", "review_id": "N5iBlChV1ovGrpK_4NU32A", "text": "We have a love / hate relationship with Walmart. You can't deny that they have some of the best prices on brand name items, but at the same time, they have some of the worst customer service around. So really it comes down to shopping there for items that we know where they are located, and we don't have questions about whether we want to buy something or not. \n\nThis particular Walmart is pretty much the same as most Walmart Superstores. Plenty of options, lots of stock of each option, clean and organized aisle ways, decent rollbacks and regular prices on most brand items and of course their own brand items, and overall you are almost always able to find something you did or didn't plan on buying before you leave.\n\nOn this particular visit we struck out on what we were looking for in Halloween decorations, but that's more so because we are looking for pretty specific things not just general decor - which they had about 3 aisles worth!\n\nOverall: B-\nAll things being said it's still Walmart, and we still dread the beast of a store that they offer, but who can deny the cheap prices?", "business_id": "1OigyqVxIfE6AGKNGWZjnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VYtqrtFELfEl1LRyAT5SEg", "review_id": "hD_lbvJiIpzeC544I2tgFg", "text": "First there were the two World Wars... then Korea, and next Vietnam followed by our current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.  Nothing could have compared me for what I experienced last Friday, or as the country now remembers it... BLACK FRIDAY.\n\nI'd always avoided Black Friday because for the most part I'm a wimp and I've always lived where it's fricking cold and over the years I've grown fond of my fingers and balls.  Well, now that I live in Phoenix I thought I'd partake in all the festivities that I've watched on TV all these many years.  I didn't know what to expect:  Would I be trampled to death? Would I find myself standing in line with someone who has been camping out for days without taking a bath?  Would I lose my hearing from the stereo screaming sound of screaming children who already at the age of 3 have figured out that Santa Clause is no further away than their parent's credit card?  I could only hope.\n\nThere was a line, but dammit if it moved along pretty swiftly and people were polite for the most part.  It probably didn't hurt that there were 20+ cops bearing arms, ready to shoot Grannie if she dared tried to cut in line.  \n\nAfter about 20 minutes I found myself walking into the store and into what I can only describe as managed chaos.  I have never seen so many people  in on Walmart in my entire life (other than the time I went into one in Cancun Mexico, and they pretty much look like that all year).  \n\nThere were parents dragging kids by the arms, ignoring the screaming from their kids who would no doubt need serious shoulder surgery one day.  \n\nThere were cute little old ladies with their even cuter little old husbands who were walking....one...step...at....a....time...and...I...could...not...get...around...them...and...\nwished...they...would...die...and...get...it...over...with.\n\nThen there are the 'scooter people.'  Those folks who have clinged (clung?) to the new age idea that them being severely obese has made them also disabled and the only way to treat severely obese people is to give them carts so they can run into other people and shelves and my knees.  And those things moved FAST!  The only time I've ever seen one slow down is when they were going through the snack isle and then it's like they were going through a school zone...their eyes scanning the rows snacks with the intensity of a pimp checking out their bitches.\n\nAs I moved further into the depths of Sam Walton's hellish dream I realized that this was in fact the American Dream: hundreds of people pushing and shoving each other to get cheap clothes, cheap electronics, and basically every piece of shit you could wish for that was made in any place OTHER than the good ole US of A.\n\nThere was a time when people would have thought this was crazy.  Who shops at midnight to get a deal for a $15 dollar microwave?  And then I realized that because of Walmart and their push for the lowest buck no matter what, they have pretty much singlehandedly created an entire nation of people who don't make enough money thus forcing them to scramble for silly deals just so they can get their kids something special for Christmas.  Nice job Sam... I hope you rot in hell.\n\nBut I digress.\n\nI was there for one thing and one thing only.  I have no kids; nothing wrong with my little swimmers, but just no interest in the wet and spooky place they were meant to go.  I do however have the cutest, most darling, little nice who I love dearly and I'd do anything for her.  And on this night it was getting the Fisher-Price Sing & Giggle Plush - Mickey.  The girl just loves her Disney.  \n\nI wandered over to the Toy Section which mysteriously was not as crowded as I would have expected.  There were tons of kids but evidently Mom and Dad were still playing mind games with their kids, explaining that yes there were rows and rows of Toys but clearly Santa Clause does NOT shop at Wal-mart.  I even heard one women pleading with her little girl who apparently had her eyes on a small Crayon set and the mother was explaining that, \"I'm pretty sure Santa Clause is going to get you and even bigger Crayon set, so put it back.\"  The lies...the lies...they start so young.  I can already picture that same little girl getting pregnant at 15 and hiding it from her mother, and telling her that, \"Of course I'm not pregnant.  Would I lie to you, Mom?\"\n\nI walked up and down the isles, looking for the little girl area, and sure enough, in the very corner of the store was the isle that looked like it just may have it.  I rounded the corner and I was all alone, and it was almost quiet - the sound of screaming people getting run over by fat people in scooters sounded miles away.\n\nI found Mickey right away and then ran for the check out where I waited another 30 minutes to get out of there.  On the way out I saw hundreds of people still lining up to get in, and I thought to myself, \"Merry Christmas, you poor bastards.\"", "business_id": "1OigyqVxIfE6AGKNGWZjnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "m7vtKWpZ9wdEQ95wJxrMrg", "review_id": "Pfh6T9XoTrsdIzDWTHoJaw", "text": "I would normally not bother to review a Walmart, since my visits to Walmarts have generally not been pleasant. But I felt that I had to give this one a review, with a good rating at that. I first came here a few months ago when some storage items I needed after moving to a new place could not be found in the Walmarts near me and the website showed that this one had those in stock. I was pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness and organization of the store and the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. I have come back a few times since, and have always had the same positive experience. I was surprised to see all the negative reviews here, but then realized that there was a major renovation before I came to this area; the negative reviews were posted before that, so I guess that whatever issues were present before had mostly been worked out since, before my first visit. Cool!", "business_id": "1OigyqVxIfE6AGKNGWZjnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QZ2seoGpTuzZ9s-6lmFZug", "review_id": "DDN1NgvCUsgp738wSm4TZg", "text": "Worst customer service!!!!  Went to return a storage box that did not fit our Christmas tree.  When the sales associate saw the box she automatically said its non refundable and it was a clearance item because it was a Christmas item.  I told her that it was not on clearance and it was not a Christmas item.  I even told her it doesn't say anything on the receipt.  She said \"It doesn't matter\".  So finally she went to a manager and the manager said that it was not a Christmas item and can absolutely be returned for a full refund.  I think the employees should be educated on what can be returned and what can't.  Another thing is she should have dropped the attitude right from the beginning.  So if anyone needs to return something to this location,  see a manger first and avoid dealing with an associate who is rude and doesn't know what they are talking about.", "business_id": "1OigyqVxIfE6AGKNGWZjnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MHQQadI61XUbPWuQ95P4GQ", "review_id": "5Xb4CK1pClwDZsZC4jIt6g", "text": "Of all the Wal-Marts in the area, this is the best one. It's pretty clean (for a Wal-Mart) and the lines are generally really quick (for a Wal-Mart). They even have self checkouts available. Plus everything you could possibly need is in this strip mall. Park in one spot, run to Wal-Mart, the pet store, grab some lunch, get your hair cut.......all without ever having to leave the lot.", "business_id": "1OigyqVxIfE6AGKNGWZjnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GdRoHFJ17v-DAnm8-f3qJA", "review_id": "d5EMbtrrA58QPe3K_cvOSg", "text": "When I walked into this Walmart tonight, I was thinking about how I was going to write a review about how this place is normally not as clean as a Target. But, tonight was different. It felt and did look clean. Floors were nice and white. What was even better, was an employee in electronics. She was very friendly, mad conversation, and helped me with what I needed!", "business_id": "1OigyqVxIfE6AGKNGWZjnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GzdXEhtG4WKkssWBWf4D7g", "review_id": "MWTY66ggdAfXdXlPbt0qwQ", "text": "Horrible customer service. There are so many people working here and when you need their help, they aren't there to help and make you wait for them. I hate coming to walmart for this reason!", "business_id": "1OigyqVxIfE6AGKNGWZjnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vh9n0NQ96EdG8mxkUW8CNw", "review_id": "4dGhk-xx7d_0nZRviYG6YQ", "text": "Has this place ever heard of a mop? The floors are FILTHY! Can't you hire somebody to mop the floors? Every floor in this place was filthy. ALL OVER THE STORE!!!!!", "business_id": "1OigyqVxIfE6AGKNGWZjnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EiFJgs96sgvGGT9wHF7huw", "review_id": "5auMMuKidZda089mrPABug", "text": "Despite my earlier review (which still stands), I continue to shop at this store because 1. I'm budget-conscious (save more, spend more!), 2. it's several miles drive to another Walmart, and 3. for health reasons I don't have the ability to have to run all over NE Phoenix to do a few simple errands that I can often get done right here.  Plus - there are some things I can only get at this store and not at other grocers or even at the next closest Walmart.\n\nThat said, i'll be honest, this store continues to be a mixed experience and this 5 start rating and following review comments are LIMITED ONLY to the topic of their employees and service:\n\nSeveral of the employees at this particular store are truly wonderful people, some of whom have worked there for years and I'd like to give them mention by name.  They deserve special recognition for not only a job well done but for standing out -- in a positive light -- among their peers as excellent representatives of this Walmart Supercenter:\n\nNEDDY - always cheerful, kind, friendly and obviously a very hard worker\nBONNIE - we miss your friendly helpful nature at the self-checkout now that you've moved to pharmacy...  you always kept things moving with grace and ease\nNADA - warm and helpful, a fast, competent worker\nJAIRO - friendly and very helpful, knows his stuff\nJESSIE - always upbeat and friendly while obviously extremely competent and a real hard worker\nMAGGIE - fun and friendly, she really knows her job and how to keep a cool head\nAMANDA - lovely person and so helpful\n\nThere's also a woman w/long red hair (and an adorable grandchild that I met once while we were all in line :-)  I'm so sorry i didn't get her name but I'm sure her manager will be able to ID her...  She's super pleasant and one of the most efficient, competent cashiers I've ever met (along with the others mentioned here, of course!)\n\nThe 2 male greeters on the evening shift...  one from back east, NJ, I think: he's funny and friendly -- always makes a visit to WM an adventure.  And the other gentleman wears a small neat ponytail.... he's more understated but warm and friendly - always makes me feel welcomed though the door!\n\nAnd last but not least, the evening shift front end manager, Lou.  (not sure about title).  Lou deserves a hearty pat on the back and not only recognition for her own hard work and friendly, pleasant attitude (especially considering the pressures she must face), but she also deserves kudos and recognition for leading a team of so many outstanding representatives for Walmart in a store that still has some serious challenges.  \n\nThank you, Lou and thanks to your wonderful staff!\n\nPS - I'm sure to be able to get the other names and will try to eventually come back and update this when I do.", "business_id": "1OigyqVxIfE6AGKNGWZjnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EiFJgs96sgvGGT9wHF7huw", "review_id": "0-h6SIyNWct7f412zWe1Xg", "text": "Still frustrated over missing prices on expensive meat products but I just received exemplary help from the new department manager,  Jovan, looks like there will be no more green meat here - yay!", "business_id": "1OigyqVxIfE6AGKNGWZjnw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fl6oI21uXoxVMwfR6lFanQ", "review_id": "snK_lEarSuDHlWwKfwSeFw", "text": "If you need any office supplies, furniture, printers, computers, or one of them fancy electronic book readers, then you should check this place out. Not being a teacher or office manager/employee, I only come to these stores for printer ink. I was greeted with a friendly \"Hello, can I help you find something\" by one of the employees. My friend was looking for a stapler which the employee quickly guided us down the aisle to find an extensive collection, although I didn't see a red Swingline stapler ;)  \n\nThere is a huge print service station in the back and plenty of employees to help out with anything. Check out was super quick as there were three cashiers open and ready for a customer. Oh and I found out, thanks to my teacher friend, that you get a discount if you are a teacher. Pretty rad.", "business_id": "9zJbULB6K3nbo-2N5cKy9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ky9pQ8AKufvZ63IxR41jGg", "review_id": "fxXMthmddw4LPFl_hPx9fA", "text": "I think I am really going to be utilizing this location quite a bit over the next year for ink for my new Brother printer I purchased on Black Friday. Living Social had a great deal for Office Max today for example for 10 bucks you get 20 bucks toward Ink and Toner. The staff is very friendly.....and there were several on staff today due to the Black Friday rush. However with that being said I think they are always courteous and nice despite Black Friday and I will keep you updated if that changes because like I said I will probably be seeing them a lot in the future. They have Ink and Toner for just about any printer......all-in-one.....whether it be laser....inkjet....and I believe they do refills but I will have to double check on that. The prices are very good....however I probably will give Amazon.com a shot first because they have some very good deals on my ink as well. If I don't want to wait however for it to be shipped to me....it is nice to know I can walk to office max and get some in a pinch.....and for a decent price. Eat, Drink and Be Merry my Friends!!!!!", "business_id": "9zJbULB6K3nbo-2N5cKy9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KtmnxDb0TtBM3Q3AogQmbw", "review_id": "1amhy9DRZkQmPwzb_ESn0g", "text": "If you like dealing with people who have absolutely no personality, smack their gum, and with slower-than-necessary cadence say things like, \"...well, unfortunately...\" then this is the store for you. I needed something at the \"print center\" and they just couldn't be bothered. It was all about what they couldn't do. Believe me, I get that it's an office supply store, but come on, most of what they've got I can get someplace else and that exactly what I'll do.", "business_id": "9zJbULB6K3nbo-2N5cKy9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1hMncXrfbP3hshCrQiWiCg", "review_id": "5eBq-bUWdNuU0K278oqkaA", "text": "Found what I needed fast, store seems organized, but when I went to check out, the line has 5 people, and we have one person to check is out! I see 4 other workers just standing around and no incentive to help out! Will not return to this place, can just go to target or Walmart for anything they offer here.", "business_id": "9zJbULB6K3nbo-2N5cKy9Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4E_nPWw89FLFHdNsEgMH-g", "review_id": "h090h8jJmTpTRMmFSD9ZSA", "text": "I enjoy going to this nail salon because the ladies are friendly, its clean, and they do a great job on my pedicures. From just people watching, I can tell that most of their customers are lifers as they know them by name and they have the same person at the same time every week. Stop by and tell the ladies that Ebony sent you :)", "business_id": "bOWm_Du7AN2j1Mdti38lcg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4E_nPWw89FLFHdNsEgMH-g", "review_id": "drk-Q5BGaPI_47ggc66tAQ", "text": "This place is still, after almost two years, my favorite nail salon to go to. Plus they received a 100% on their suprise inspection and that is always a plus in my book. The ladies are still as friendly as always and the owner Don is one cool guy.", "business_id": "bOWm_Du7AN2j1Mdti38lcg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bQqG8HEC5DuPp158TLo6sw", "review_id": "h74ORYH1k7b-s3_rPMtqrw", "text": "I have been coming here for 6 years or so. The main reason I keep coming back is the cleanliness. I have gotten pedicures, manicures and brow waxing done here and I have never been disappointed. The friendly staff are always smiling and professional. If you're looking for an affordable, clean place to get pampered, then this is the place.", "business_id": "bOWm_Du7AN2j1Mdti38lcg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xKPXoXAy5veJ8kdx3lVdrw", "review_id": "z_QVsGTgvs0mr6npkcDJFQ", "text": "I moved into the area 1 year ago and have been going there for the year, the owner has a horrible energy about him, but  he has never been completely unpleasant to me, and I like his staff.  I went in today to get a pedicure,  I left, I never got my pedi, he was SO unbelievably RUDE to me, just wanting to get an appointment.  I could not understand what he was trying to say to me, and got super huffy and made me feel like an idiot.  I WILL NEVER STEP FOOT IN THERE AGAIN!!!!!!!!!  I don't care how clean the place is, a business owner should not treat any guest  like he treated me today.  Shame on him!  \nI support small business, this owner will NOT get mine.  I hope you go elsewhere, where  you will get quality service,  and a positive attitude.  If we pay for a service, we should be at least feel welcome.", "business_id": "bOWm_Du7AN2j1Mdti38lcg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dUDzN6zl3j12zhByOrnF9Q", "review_id": "P5xPmqZ5uPNL3S4WkOn-Gw", "text": "I was a walk-in.  The place is good and seems clean- they take credit cards which is always a bonus.  I'm not sure if you can tip on your card... I just forked over a couple of bucks.  My get manicure lasted for almost two weeks- and for my super fast growing nails that's a good length of time :)", "business_id": "bOWm_Du7AN2j1Mdti38lcg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CbkbRtwzH56NOBovb52eQA", "review_id": "aM3MFpDRPadavPEk_MsN1A", "text": "Talk about a hidden gem! This salon was the cleanest most attractively furnished salon I have found in several years, but the best part was everyone spoke English, how refreshing! They were able to take me immediately and Nancy the gal who did my pedicure was terrific. They take credit cards which I prefer than those shady salons that require cash only, although they do ask that tips be paid in cash, which is a reasonable request. I was in and out in 45 minutes and was never felt rushed. Finally, I have found a nail salon worth a return trip.", "business_id": "bOWm_Du7AN2j1Mdti38lcg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NQCsyY_ePTi-QnwpcMq3Mw", "review_id": "LfVj4d7Se3tf8jKZk2mMkA", "text": "This nail place is terrible. Theres one across the parking lot that at least doesnt change prices on you.", "business_id": "bOWm_Du7AN2j1Mdti38lcg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ukq4HG4fQlnV_Sx9VMzHSg", "review_id": "bUhNfcz514lE1Wr3a8AF-Q", "text": "This place may be 'clean' however I ended up with nail fungus because of this place! Manicures may be okay but never get a pedicure unless you are prepared to take medication for three months to get rid if the fungus! Will never return", "business_id": "bOWm_Du7AN2j1Mdti38lcg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GoymUzKqvET2QOZkIWZi9w", "review_id": "vA6JDoyqfYfB52KRX149TQ", "text": "I came here for the first time Saturday morning with an appointment. The place is clean, inviting and they have a decent amount of polish choices. \n\nMy pedicure wasn't impressive, I left with rough heels and polish that wasn't smooth. \n\nI got a gel mani that had already chipped within 24 hours, the lines aren't straight. It looks like I did my own French Manicure. \n\n\nI wanted to like this place but I spent $55 plus tip and walked away unimpressed.", "business_id": "bOWm_Du7AN2j1Mdti38lcg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OorfCbNNjANiKAERivwWsQ", "review_id": "g09IMyRheUZltSgLO0RVoA", "text": "Good service and care. Went here withy girlfriend to get a pedicure that she forced me to do. I thought it was pretty good for my first time. I really liked the massage chairs while they cut my wicked man toe nails. Lol", "business_id": "bOWm_Du7AN2j1Mdti38lcg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "UvfoVhmwSBxevrT6kml3Dg", "text": "I've been going to this Jiffy Lube location since I moved here almost 6 years ago.  I drive from my current home in Downtown Phoenix to go there!\nI have a rare car.  Nobody ever has the right tool to take the oil filter out, except for this location.  I've tried other Jiffy Lubes and they've had to order the tool.\nYesterday, I went for my quarterly oil change.  They didn't have the proper filter.  They gave me the choice of either going back in a few hours or staying put.  None of the auto parts stores had it.  Only the VW dealership in North Scottsdale.  I stayed put, and one of the service techs drove to the dealership, picked up the part AND called me when he was on his way back.  Hey, I was out of the office for this and another half hour from work on a Friday wasn't gonna kill me!\nThey threw in free wiper blades to make up for my wait.  Changed all my filters - air, A/C AND, of course, the oil.\nULTRA-friendly staff, service was excellent.  They normally vacuum my car, but I told them to skip it since I had to detail my car the next day anyway.  \"Are you sure, Amy?\"\nThey knew my name, used it often during my visit, and didn't treat me like a bimbo for being a woman in an auto car place.", "business_id": "2ptpFyH6mmTaAMDH3IBNFA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "eXiHAxrnvE64j4wTEOTEMQ", "review_id": "qDywaPqRrPahP9TMD_7kvg", "text": "Was a little reluctant to try Jiffy Lube as opposed to my auto dealer for a basic oil change. I was afraid of the upselling etc. Since I was  overdue on this and hadn't made an appointment anywhere else I decided the (possible) expense of a burned out engine outweighed the annoyance of a \"shark\" telling me there were multiple things wrong with my car. It turns out they were straightforward, friendly, efficient and I just needed an oil change. I was in and out and on the road.", "business_id": "2ptpFyH6mmTaAMDH3IBNFA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x4eIi_YiwKj1pzcspeLt-Q", "review_id": "piyi5fKiEvO4yqeUPbk0Jw", "text": "Great Lube! Awesome manager, he pointed out something that was wrong with my car!! Very thorough and considerate.", "business_id": "2ptpFyH6mmTaAMDH3IBNFA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a7b2phofaT7h9yaeZkhzHw", "review_id": "MAq6QaSLKUE2Z_Th4HWavQ", "text": "Always fast and professional at this location. A little pricey but you get what you pay for. They don't do anything that isn't necessary and I appreciate that. I have been going here for 2 yrs now and never disappointed.", "business_id": "2ptpFyH6mmTaAMDH3IBNFA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5mqDpUiqKBePIC9UZ2G5Dw", "review_id": "VaDPHtSULuj5GY1eDiqP6w", "text": "Very quick and great service! They vacuumed my car, cleaned my windows and checked the fluids in my car which i greatly appreciate cause I don't know anything about cars! I'm definitely getting an oil change here from now on.", "business_id": "2ptpFyH6mmTaAMDH3IBNFA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "47m2PoXl6wvkzgNWLl3Tsg", "review_id": "wikz30pJ9hLXzlFDFvqKcQ", "text": "While conveniently a mile from my home and the guy handling the check in and out process is pleasant - my car has taken twice the time of a dealership as one of the mechanics has spent the majority of his time arguing and cussing at a woman on the phone (girlfriend or wife).  As a result, my car sits while his personal life is more important than the customer.", "business_id": "2ptpFyH6mmTaAMDH3IBNFA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5ddMnLFqukwdHMHL1s5qcA", "review_id": "r9db6tYEM-cnxyXNeffInA", "text": "Had oil changed here yesterday. After trying to be up sold on everything I got my truck home and I have oil drips on my garage floor from leaks. Also have oil smudges all over my door and hood from the mechanics. I will not go here again!", "business_id": "2ptpFyH6mmTaAMDH3IBNFA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8h3wUMOg0DWJlUvKMdc7UQ", "review_id": "b2yaY4XJpo8I1xBoq9YuGw", "text": "We have been Jiffy Lube customers for 15 years.  They are quick, convenient and they do a great job.  Why mess with a good thing, right?  Recently, we had some difficulty with our Suburban.  We thought it was just electrical problems relating to our 4x4 switch.  When we took it to our mechanic they said there could be a possibility that our transfer casing was tampered with.  There are only two shops that touch our cars: Jiffy Lube and Gruelichs.  We called Jiffy Lube and spoke to the manager on duty, Gus.  He was very open to listen and actually came over to the mechanics to inspect the vehicle.  Gus notified his supervisor and sent us to the Jiffy Lube Customer Service representative, as per their policy.  We thought we were going to get the run around.  Mind you, it was during 4th of July holiday, so it did take some time.  We eventually were contacted by the rep who was going to send out the District Service Manager to OUR mechanic to inspect the problem with us!  They did not try to attempt to deny responsibility.  They, in our eyes, were taking as many steps as they could towards accountability.  Just to be sure that there was no bias, Gruelichs asked a third party to open the transfer casing and inspect it.  If it was tampered with we would know immediately.  This morning, we all stood around at State to State transmissions as they opened the casing.  What we found was that JIFFY LUBE WAS NOT RESPONSIBLE!  It showed normal wear and tear.  As hard as it was for us to swallow that we would have to pay for what is a common repair to older GM 4x4 vehicles, we were glad that the establishment that we had trusted for 15 years with our three vehicles was still reputable in our eyes.  They did everything right.  From the local manager, Gus, to Judy the Customer Service rep, to Darren the District Service Manager, they all listened to the customer.  They came to us, even with the possibility they may have to pay the bill.  They were kind and considerate.  I have to say thank you to Jiffy Lube for not dismissing us.  Thank you for years of good service to our vehicles and our family.  Thank you for putting the customer first.  Good job guys!", "business_id": "2ptpFyH6mmTaAMDH3IBNFA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-2ACp971-GzrSHLpnUnKuQ", "review_id": "Vuk4Te81YtuHh3nujJPpiw", "text": "3 oil changes here, every time is constant upsales. worse, they over-tighten the oil cap every time, causing the cap to break on the next change so they can charge for a replacement.", "business_id": "2ptpFyH6mmTaAMDH3IBNFA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1sCMgJfLNZXkYOde2Vr37Q", "review_id": "wi-ccmYelbAQdA5pyJu8Vw", "text": "I was really nervous choosing a new vet for my dog.  The last vet lacked customer service, overcharged for their services, and gave my dog an unnecessary vaccine that he had an allergic reaction to.   Upon conducting tons of online research that lead me to Faust Animal Hospital's website, I decided to give them a call.  I left them a voice message around 12pm requesting a call back as I told them I was shopping for a new vet.  Tammie from the front office called me back around 6:30pm that evening and explained that they had been in surgery all day (I believe they closed at 6pm that day).  She then proceeded to answer all of my questions (and I had tons of them!) about their practice and services.  We must have talked for at least a half an hour!  She was so pleasant and informative; a perfect representation of a solid, customer-oriented business!  I scheduled an appointment for my dog two days later and had a similar experience when I met Tammie and the staff in the office.  The vet, Dr. Wiblin, was very attentive to my concerns and took the time to explain, in full detail, what my options were in going forward to diagnose my dog.  She also presented me with a full estimate of recommended services so I could make an informed decision aligned with my budget.  \n\nA couple of other key factors that helped me choose Faust Animal Hospital as my new vet:\n-They process all blood work and x-rays in-house so your wait time for getting results is minimized.  \n-They were awarded The Veterinary Health Care Team of the Year  by the Arizona Veterinary Medical Association\n-They take GEMB Care Credit as payment for services rendered.", "business_id": "DzHXDDT4QoEX847MEAFYiQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VD-RoEyU02NGG7655PMfSA", "review_id": "eC8fSmt05q-XkfdWtAse9w", "text": "I have used Faust Animal hospital for the past 13 years.  They offer great service, have very knowledgeable staff, and are available for walk-in emergency care.  The staff was very kind when two of my older cats needed to be put down.  I cannot recommend them enough.", "business_id": "DzHXDDT4QoEX847MEAFYiQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Hi7VohxSS5OBt98w4j8t4A", "review_id": "GSX31QkkUEedbJcxp_moKg", "text": "I found Faust a year ago when I was looking for a vet close to my house. I had a really good vet that I went to but it was an hour drive away. I had a friend that took her dog to Faust and said they were great. So, I reluctantly gave them a try... \n\nAnd I am so glad I did! Both vets there are fantastic. Sympathetic, knowledgeable, and willing to provide lots of options for treatment. They have spent alot of time with me on the phone, answering many questions. They even call me monthly to see how my sickly cat is doing. And they are very patient. My cat is a PILL in the vet's office. He doesn't like anything being done to him. It took 3 of them to hold him down to take blood. But they are sweet and patient and have found ways to work with him. \n\nTammy and the other office staff are wonderful. After my cat threw himself and his carrier off the chair in the waiting room, the peed all over the floor, Tammy rushed to help me clean it up and minimized my embarrassment and concern. \n\nOzzy and I love Faust!", "business_id": "DzHXDDT4QoEX847MEAFYiQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uG_6MS0-yR7DvjFzqaCGoQ", "review_id": "WDnq60Z7rQJIaEh5UES2lw", "text": "I have always gone here when I had my poodle, and when I moved back from Flagstaff with my cat, Claire, we have been going here ever since for veterinary care and services.  As my cat is aging, there are additional health concerns coming and this past week Dr. Wiblin spent almost a good half hour on the phone reviewing all of Claire's test results, blood work, etc. and all of my possible options.  It made us feel like \"valued customers\" that the actual veterinarian spent that much time and was concerned and empathetic regarding her kidney issues.\nI would highly recommend this facility to anyone looking for an office that cares.", "business_id": "DzHXDDT4QoEX847MEAFYiQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7EWWdGJ-gbkoLFeGjQoFvQ", "review_id": "fkz0H6DwOChCiteX1DTRcA", "text": "We found Faust using Yelp.  The entire office staff is AMAZING!!!  They are kind, compassionate and went above and beyond any vet practice we have ever used before.  I'd recommend Faust to anyone.  Both doctors are wonderful!", "business_id": "DzHXDDT4QoEX847MEAFYiQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-OjBLxwbx2rwh3lVmTYxhA", "review_id": "3sENmJODqLkqmS7VaQfitw", "text": "Faust Animal Hospital is absolutely as good as it gets! My family has been taking our beloved pets to Faust since Bonnie Faust was there, about 25+ years. We have always had great experiences there with all of the staff. You won't find a better vet than Dr. Wiblin. She attends to our pets like they are her own. She always does a thorough exam and answers every single question you may throw at her. She doesn't ever act like she is in a hurry to get to another patient, she spends as much time with you as you need. \n\nTami, the front desk manager, is about as friendly as you can get. I'm pretty sure she knows the name of every single patient that walks through the door, human and animal alike. The vet techs are just as friendly and caring toward your animals. Some of the techs have been there forever which I think speaks volumes about the practice itself. A familiar face that is familiar with your pets really makes it a smooth and pleasant experience. \n\nWhen we had to put down out 14 year old Boston Terrier back in 2010 Dr. Wiblin was there with us. Even she cried when it was all over. I always knew she was wonderful but that topped the cake. A while after that day we received a note in the mail from a research company that had informed us that Dr. Wiblin had made a donation in our dogs name to fund research on dogs with cancer. It was the most thoughtful thing anyone could have done. \n\nI recommend everyone choose Faust Animal Hospital for their fur babies. You will not be disappointed!", "business_id": "DzHXDDT4QoEX847MEAFYiQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "JVeCUlDmcwJ3pteEdmzeHg", "review_id": "akhc07Gh9_uT9RXFGRzGXw", "text": "When I renovated my kitchen not too long ago...I did my homework!!\nI replaced my fridge, range, sink, counters, fixtures, and exhaust hood.\nDID I EVER DO SOME HOMEWORK here!!!\nIt came down to 2 places - Home Depot and Best Home Appliances.\nBest Home Appliances won the bid for some of the specialty items that Home Depot didnt stock -  like my exhaust hood. They also were the only ones in the city that could find the light bulbs for it-  next time I will FLY to Italy to get them!!! They were timely and well-priced . It was a great experience and if I can help anyone have a positive experience in renovating or replacing applicances - I would highly recommend them.", "business_id": "-A82xEVAjOYZtDdRQw1FQw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9vxUUOoasnu8gtoXRwAhYw", "review_id": "9tYsacRW_bBKBu9RXALGfQ", "text": "These guys rock my world! They've done two kitchens of mine, one upscale stainless, the other more downscale white. Major love. Knowledgeable, helpful, reasonable prices. They deliver, they install, they refer reliable repair services. They rock.", "business_id": "-A82xEVAjOYZtDdRQw1FQw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "r6PKT1tGQyDhdTDtwPiQOQ", "review_id": "4PCQFDQsWM8FAj-Lbgcnsg", "text": "My partner and I had an amazing experience today. We were here purchasing all parts to build a large gated garden. ARTIE was phenomenal! He walked us through the whole project from every little detail - he even cut our boards to size. Thanks Artie for making our experience so pleasurable!", "business_id": "-A82xEVAjOYZtDdRQw1FQw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "6khNhFYFO3KSnRAM_9YdQw", "review_id": "03zl9QBaK3Fydwrqge0O7g", "text": "We found this place by chance, thank goodness. It is the best appliance store I've ever been in! Randy Rice has assisted us with several purchases. That guy knows EVERYTHING about the appliances they sell and never makes you feel like he's hard-selling. We've ended up with exactly what we hoped for each time we go in. The delivery and installation is always on time and trouble-free. No, they don't have the super cheap brands like big box stores, but they do have a moderate range of appliances (like GE) as well as luxury models (like Miele).  When you are looking for quality appliances and expert knowledge, definitely go here!", "business_id": "-A82xEVAjOYZtDdRQw1FQw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qw8-PsanVUAjjpiVnlP0cg", "review_id": "nGL5wqFA_pjEPn0DPZch0A", "text": "The selection and service of this store is amazing.  I made two trips into the store.  First to look at the appliances, second to verify and order.  The staff is very knowledgeable and I felt absolutely no pressure to buy.  Before my purchase the installers came out to verify the opening sizes to see if modifications had to be made.  Once I had selected all of my new appliances our installation was scheduled.  The installers did have to modify our existing openings but they did an excellent job.  Our granite had to be cut on the sides as well as the oven opening.  One installer cut, the other ran two vacuums to minimize the dust.  Excellent job!  I am very impressed with the entire experience with Best Home Appliances.", "business_id": "-A82xEVAjOYZtDdRQw1FQw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "SJO7x9Qr4FY6yyInxmW_pw", "review_id": "TVLDllWi6EE-_iEkvgydGw", "text": "Knowledge and helpfulness were excellent. This place would have gotten 5 stars if they hadn't misplaced my order when it came in. A clogged disposal really can't wait too long.", "business_id": "-A82xEVAjOYZtDdRQw1FQw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "njJMsNyqkj36KIT9IyUI7Q", "review_id": "qs_k87FJj7cOBz6RNRf3Sg", "text": "This place was referred to me by my friend's neighbor. I was told the prices were good and the sales people were knowledgeable. What I wasn't told was this place operates like a used car lot. There is an \"up\" system and you are basically treated like a piece of meat. The sales person was very pushy and made me feel like I was obligated to make the purchase there because of the time that I spent with them. The prices were average when compared to the other locally owned independent stores. I was basically almost strong armed into putting down a deposit. It takes me a lot to write negative reviews but I am hoping this review will help prevent this experience from happening  to someone else.", "business_id": "-A82xEVAjOYZtDdRQw1FQw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vFXT1dkQwgD9tTMUMGubZw", "review_id": "9o-orxmSbqkKuAxaR-qGKw", "text": "I would recommend this store over any of the big box stores. Randy was super knowledgeable and didn't try to sell you anything that he didn't believe in. He was extremely honest and forthcoming on what was great and what sucked about each appliance. As a consumer, I appreciated that honesty. \n\nWe bought a washer and dryer from them, and were so pleased with their customer service, that we went back and bought a fridge from them as well. The purchase process was easy, and we got a great price!\n\nThey would get 5 stars if I didn't have an issue with the guy that they get to do their deliveries: Clarence Goodman. Simply put: He's kind of an ass. For our washer and dryer he showed up 30 minutes later than our 2 hour \"window\" and gave my husband real attitude when he found out the laundry room was on the second floor. I realize they are heavy, but isn't that something that you ask when you say you are going to \"deliver and install\" the system? He ended up charging us more for \"steps\" and install services, which I would've been fine with if it wasn't for the attitude! \n\nThen when I got word that he had my refrigerator to deliver (a day before the day Randy and I agreed upon at purchase), I missed his call and called him back asking him to push it back a day (I had already scheduled to take a day off to be there on the originally agreed upon day). He never answered. I left 2 messages and called 5 times and he never once picked up his phone to give me a simple \"yes\" or \"no, that's not going to work\". You know, for a job that is purely customer service, he was terrible at it! So now, I have to go to my house during the time block that he said in his message and sit there for a few hours wondering if he'll show up or not. \n\nIn summary: Best Home Appliances are awesome...but if you do go there, make sure to see if they can use a different delivery guy than the Goodman Bros guy, because he's TERRIBLE!", "business_id": "-A82xEVAjOYZtDdRQw1FQw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "6sxHRW-YNX1sQZwOIUykXw", "text": "Eclectic doesn't begin to describe....\n\nWhile this can be a fun store to look in, I very rarely see anything that I'd actually put in my house.  If it's cool enough that I might even think about it - then it is far too expensive.  Other things are a little too \"out there\".  Ya know those chairs that look like a woman's high heeled platform shoes?  They'll have them in SEVERAL colors.  A few times, years ago, they had the chair that looks like a giant hand, but it's been quite awhile since I saw that there.  \n\nFrom big stuff to clocks and candle holders - they do have quite a variety.  And it's always fun to look at, and might give you ideas.  But so far I haven't found anything that inspired me to plunk my money down.  Perhaps my house just isn't quite eclectic enough.  Definitely fun to look through though, so in combination with all the other fun furniture finds on Bell, it's definitely worth stopping by.", "business_id": "SYFDPIZSEfKS1Tc4vKKFsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EdTOfyShPKmil_A-IWdTPQ", "review_id": "pz_3T6Ya9bw-x8Llvlq9Nw", "text": "You can be in and out pretty quickly because a lot of the stuff is not that impressive, but once in a while you can get lucky and find exactly what you are looking for at a reasonable price.  The owners are nice.  Unpretentious.", "business_id": "SYFDPIZSEfKS1Tc4vKKFsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XREwm62YjlubaZjO0o240w", "review_id": "oaPOu29iUW17YaNky_ErGA", "text": "Drove by and decided to take a look. I did find two lamps that went with my master bedroom set quite nicely. Although i assumed that the price that was tagged were for both lamps, they were for each lamp. Pricey yes, but i really did want them. I will return again, but please lower your prices so i can buy more!!!!", "business_id": "SYFDPIZSEfKS1Tc4vKKFsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MIvCXHgE_vcKz7lYS5FPvg", "review_id": "PfISxux12gT6vkKvFeEaKQ", "text": "We stumbled upon this place after checking out the used furniture store next door. They have a lot of great stuff! They're super helpful and friendly. We bought 5 pieces around 11am and they delivered them at 4pm the same day! Great prices too. Will definitely go back!", "business_id": "SYFDPIZSEfKS1Tc4vKKFsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "crHk39O5I5ZEpzNQz6XgAw", "review_id": "N3hZ30k5N-jy3uIwmFEiMQ", "text": "This is a fun little place in Phoenix.  I went to visit my aunt and we were out and about looking at some furniture stores nearby and just kind of stumbled in to this place.  We ended up spending a long time having so much fun looking at all the crazy stuff in there.\n\nWhen you first walk in, there is a display of windchimes and I instantly fell in love with this peacock one (see photo).  I snatched it up right away and was trying to figure out the best way to hold it and still walk around without it breaking when the lady at the counter offered to keep it up at the counter while we browsed.  So nice.\n\nThey have all these hilarious tin and wood signs that my aunt, mom, and I stood in front of laughing like idiots for about 10 minutes.  They have interesting furniture, little knick knacks, and some pretty cool wall art.  After we had fun looking at all the stuff and I mentioned I would have to be careful with my peacock because I was flying back to Vegas, the lady at the front wrapped it up for me in so much bubble wrap that there was no way it would break in my suitcase.  And the best part?  They were having a sale, so it was 20% off on top of all the fun and great customer service.", "business_id": "SYFDPIZSEfKS1Tc4vKKFsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Lrv-VRV1t7m5VCvopeQ3XQ", "review_id": "0bG8TMCq0mhNh3vxW_Z4QQ", "text": "What a wonderful store. The gentleman that was there was SUPER friendly and nice. The selection sure is Eclectic and I loved it. My budget is almost nothing, but there were several pieces that I would purchase if i had the need for them. The prices were great! Rival some of the home stores. Great local business!", "business_id": "SYFDPIZSEfKS1Tc4vKKFsg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aIbwrnrP4kTufADO-jGZxA", "review_id": "RUi1b1WPCS93IJKSuo_oHg", "text": "I have searched and searched for a dentist in the North Valley...and I was happy to find these guys a few years ago. They are very thorough, and they don't try to sell you things you don't need. I had a great dentist in Chandler, but after moving up to North Phoenix, it seemed that every dentist I went to want to do extra work and some didn't even want to clean my teeth. I am a 'teeth person' and take my dental work seriously. I wasn't thrilled when they told me I had a cavity last week, but then again they had been 'watching' these teeth for over year, so I know when he said I needed to get it filled, I really do need a filling. While cavities and fillings aren't my idea of a 'great way to start your day;' I don't mind it with these guys.", "business_id": "Pkt7TCflitq9yK05kTh94g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZREDycnu3rhgDvhBdcm4wA", "review_id": "w0uCr4-mCfubzkV2ltAGfg", "text": "My family has been using this dental office for over 10 years now!  The staff really cares about their patients. I love this place. Not a fan of getting dental work done but I surely wouldn't do it anywhere else", "business_id": "Pkt7TCflitq9yK05kTh94g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nsszNE4gLCTlYIugX4Mp5A", "review_id": "1qoOqSNWngF_MdtS4pEAgQ", "text": "The only way to say it hes the best dentist in Az.  and, Its always nice that dental specialists mention his name very reverentially and respectfully.  the man is a giant in dentistry.", "business_id": "Pkt7TCflitq9yK05kTh94g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "7uyz-RusJ3-rs3v1rQKI8g", "review_id": "skQlC9O3lWD71Y6_3sgDwg", "text": "1st~ Apparently you cant take Dally G. anywhere without him knowing someone!\n\n2nd~That is a good thing since his friends bought us a round!\n\nBut~Seriously this is a pretty cool dive bar! The live band was good. The booze was cheap and a very diverse crowd of people.\n\nWe all had a great time and watched a comedy show for free!(Dallas playing pool)\n\nWe will be back!!!", "business_id": "8lMQrVQU-5iG9UA4KvcnsQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7ICVDkyjDLrAdxAZAQyVoA", "review_id": "5ICWPtbdxXaFTtkT-d-BXA", "text": "Kinda dumpy but decent drinks and prices.  Cool live music if you like hard rock or classic rock.  No cover.  The drinks are $1 more on live music nights, but that just makes them normal prices so who cares.  Cool bartender.  Forget her name but she is there all the time, blond hair chick.  Dry sense of humor.  Door guy is cool.  Manger guy is cool.  Pool tables.  Juke box.  Clean for a biker bar. Stage for the band which is nice.  I dig it.", "business_id": "8lMQrVQU-5iG9UA4KvcnsQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uGVn_uMljjelygvWeWvHAA", "review_id": "KIkXVlAd5WYmqZPsX4zOTA", "text": "I am a bit partial to this bar... Our Band (Screaming Ant) plays there all the time. The bar it'self  has been around along time and shows it's age... But what's inside are the nicest folks I ever ran across in my life...  \n\nIt has pool, Large tv's for Sport games! Live Music!\n\nThe entertainment draws from some of the best rock  bands in the valley and brings some good ole rock and roll that you you just don't find anywhere else!\n\nNow,  besides the playing there I have no relations with anyone in the place, and all I know is that when I ask the owner if I could use the bar for an event to raise money for my sister, who has been diagnosed with cancer. With out a blink of an he said yes and they have been great help at helping me organize the event.\n\nThe bar has a huge parking lot and easy access!\n\nThe Bartender and waitresses or really on their game.  \n\nI remembered as I left the place that I was really happy and I wanted to go back. \n\nWhen we get Gigs there our band get's excited that is because the crowds are fun and it seems like we make new friends everything we play.", "business_id": "8lMQrVQU-5iG9UA4KvcnsQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "K6MrbZeqKG35ZiucFfucvw", "review_id": "QC1LqjqjFmuiAKF-wOZCRw", "text": "Divey dive for sure and I loved it!  I mozied in here on a random Tuesday with a buddy of mine, after leaving a lame dive bar... we thought it rocked!  My former local haunt of a dive bar has transformed into something I'm not really a fan of , so I am in need of a replacement (my buddy agreed).  This place has less than attractive people; they are friendly, kinda...if you can handle a few sarcastic jabs from the regulars :)  The bartender is wonderful, even though the top shelf here is probably the bottom shelf at most bars.  They apparently have music on the weekends and I can't wait to check it out...I will keep you updated; this may become my new favorite five star dive bar!", "business_id": "8lMQrVQU-5iG9UA4KvcnsQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "z30hYvXYGme6uU4fpzaisw", "review_id": "Yon-m-7vVbWDt7CvkCaYKQ", "text": "I can't say that I would have ventured here on my own accord, but I have been twice with groups of friends that picked the spot and I had a blast both times. The bar is pretty divey, but they service is friendly and the drinks are cheap. There was live music on both occasions I was in and it really was pretty good. I wouldn't say this spot or the patrons were too classy, but if you are lookin to have fun on the cheap, enjoy good live music and let loose without feeling judged, this is the place!", "business_id": "8lMQrVQU-5iG9UA4KvcnsQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "GvnpxxubPfruKnUfpJ7EeQ", "text": "A really good place to hear a local band. The stage is well-positioned and there's an actual dance floor. There's a tall riser for the drummer so you can actually see him (or her) play. Drinks aren't expensive, and there was no cover the night I was there.\n\nSadly, the woman who dragged me out on the dance floor ended up crashing into a speaker post and spraining an ankle. There were RN's in attendance who improvised an urgent care center on one of the barstools. \n\nIt's that kind of place. Enjoy.", "business_id": "8lMQrVQU-5iG9UA4KvcnsQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bZGUSVaIpCt4Z2rrXx-FgQ", "review_id": "jtw18YVPXQGoXn8kLicWQw", "text": "Boring.\n\n1) just a cover band\n\n2) I don't mind having my ID checked but a second time as I'm putting it away from the first time? I realize that most of the crowd there was 40+ so they may not be used to the under thirties but really trust your staff, or coordinate better or something so I can finish a sentence and sit down without being interrupted a second time\n\n3) it's not too small but something about the layout made it feel really cramped\n\n4) CASH only or maybe there was a minimum. I remember it was an issue and don't expect them to warn you about it when you order your drinks. There is a sort of visible sign that you may or may not notice.\n\n5) Service could have been much more helpful and overall wasn't that friendly.\n\nWe won't be back. I just didn't really find any good points. Boring, loud, poor service bordering on rude, kind of a hassle just to get a drink unless you always carry cash.", "business_id": "8lMQrVQU-5iG9UA4KvcnsQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9uuPzUWC1m_TnMUV9kXu9g", "review_id": "ryW63X88nABdvP6XTFoJLA", "text": "I think the people who work in this bar are some of the nicest you'll ever meet.  It's kinda divey but the drinks are very cheap and the band rocked (ReGroove).  There is a dance floor which is pretty generous, the band area is elevated and there are pool tables.  The bathroom is mediocre and the tables are all raised with stools which can get tough on the body if you're there for a while............but again, the staff is awesome, they have great bands and prices can't be beat!", "business_id": "8lMQrVQU-5iG9UA4KvcnsQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XS_0yV39PtuCHlphXFAB6A", "review_id": "gjglF1tyngDAGP5iBmP7LQ", "text": "It's basically a hole in the wall that has live music.  The only problem with this joint is that you can't count on the bands or the guy at the joint that books them.  Without the band you're just stuck in a joint paying too much fit your food.  The regular customers are a good group of people and the staff has been there forever, so yeah, this could be your 'Cheers', but don't expect free refills or decent prices.  Everybody will know your name, though.", "business_id": "8lMQrVQU-5iG9UA4KvcnsQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DG18kprgqwSf-IT1YmeYjA", "review_id": "FCJqFBEZOCpKzPS_BoctXQ", "text": "Very very odd place. Will not be returning, extremely loud, forget having a conversation with anyone. We were by the front door and this stage on the other end of the bar, and still couldn't hear each other. \n\nDef a dive bar. Mostly men, keep a close eye on your wife or girlfriend. They'll be snatched if you're not careful. Lots of HOG members and other motorcycle clubs present. This crowd makes me somewhat nervous, and my husband is a 250lb biker.", "business_id": "8lMQrVQU-5iG9UA4KvcnsQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TXN53-oke4gHDdLAu4ksBQ", "review_id": "VkT8LLGF3xisfsO2MPescA", "text": "The bartender here had my ROFL all night. (FYI I was the DD so no alcohol induced hilarity) the live band was fun and talented guys who played crowd pleasers. Totally a cave creek road dive bar but the place is relaxed and not \u00fcber pretentious. I would go back.", "business_id": "8lMQrVQU-5iG9UA4KvcnsQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "80qjBKo7EJaJrPWyp9_4CA", "text": "This was my neighborhood Big Lots.  I bought stuff for my apartment here.  I bought gifts here.  I spend way too much time here wandering up each and every aisle waiting for the perfect thing to jump out at me.  \n\nIf you've never been to a big lots, picture a Wal-Mart, squeezed down into a space not much larger than a Walgreen's.  Food, games, toys, crafts, kitchenware, cards, candles, frames, linens - all the departments are there - just much smaller.  And you could have a different grouping of stuff there every time you go - theoretically at least.  Some brands feel like they are always there, but it's hard to know which ones unless you've been going for quite a while.  \n\nTo me, Big Lots is like a sport.  The competition is how good a deal you can get.  If you're willing to take a sticky bottle, dented can, or sometimes just an old label - it can be amazing.", "business_id": "rlaY7svfLnNzgEYKEOhN-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VZ4mMMnCgs1GbKeS6sYQ5g", "review_id": "qOis-v9pfFrUfbdkxTSSnQ", "text": "I was totally surprised by this place. Went with the wife to pick up some inexpensive office furniture and the selection was really good- and they had way nicer stuff than I would have expected. \n\nThe guy in the furniture department was one of the nicer I have dealt with in a department store in a long time. The cashier looked like I should be thankful that she was awake, but she rang us up right, so I guess that was all I needed. \n\nThey carried out the furniture and loaded it up and to top it all off we had a 20% off coupon for the whole order so cheap became damn cheap... sweet!", "business_id": "rlaY7svfLnNzgEYKEOhN-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "hq0WUfau1Mh3GyHn8oVdNQ", "review_id": "5hvxsySzerV1fRssdeIGYA", "text": "This is by far the finest Big Lot's I've visited in the Phoenix area. If you've never been to Big Lots, prepare to be amazed! They have a little bit of everything, mostly overstocks from department stores and companies that go out of business. Towels, luggage, sheets, cutlery, furniture, food, makeup, toys and tons of other little knic-knacky stuff and it's cheap. \n\nClean store, good selection, and the have a furniture section to boot. Sign up for their email list and get the inside scoop on special deals and promotions.", "business_id": "rlaY7svfLnNzgEYKEOhN-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0N0ngSQ8Njxfuvdxm1RpFA", "review_id": "g_CBA7hjhabtM4i8S7Jlag", "text": "I like this Big Lots! I mean, it's a Big Lots, so I really don't expect it to be immaculate, all that organized and not be crowded. They do have more organization here than most and the employees look like they work really hard and are always pleasant. This location in particular has a HUGE section of kids toys that blow other places out of the water price wise. They are current and brand name toys, too. The grocery section sometimes has some gems (name brand juices and juice packets, candy, you name it). I mainly come for the cleaning supplies. They are half the price of competitors and usually just some scent or packaging that got nixed for whatever reason from larger stores. They also have a massive card section. I have seen there is a furniture and home section to the left when you walk in that looks really nice and big. I haven't gone to that side, but probably should. The parking lot is big and spacious. \nGive it a try! You may be surprised and your wallet will sure thank you!", "business_id": "rlaY7svfLnNzgEYKEOhN-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bMFSEta1Ju31P1EnssuUug", "review_id": "yQQ8XPF4L5Gd0xen9jmyMA", "text": "My family and I always go to this Big Lots on our way to Roadrunner Park.  We like to stop by and get bread for the duckies and snacks and drinks for us while we enjoy the park next door.\n\nGreat customer service.  Great location.", "business_id": "rlaY7svfLnNzgEYKEOhN-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "2v3j2y5PLMs0rlAd-pxoEw", "review_id": "i9kr63asHh25uOjdrrGeSQ", "text": "This store was so much FUN!! I didn't have much time to shop as I had to get home to get the girls to gymnastics!\n\nThe prices are slightly misleading making it look as if it's cheaper than other stores, but their not that far off.\n\nIt was fun though and I spent a lot of money in the short time I was there.\n\nThey even have furniture in there. Not great quality, but others may enjoy it.\n\nI will be back and give myself at least an hour or 2 to roam the whole store next time!!!", "business_id": "rlaY7svfLnNzgEYKEOhN-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KLekdmo4FdNnP0huUhzZNw", "review_id": "GoRh7ppkonzfHHQKp4OQkA", "text": "I was really surprised at how much good stuff they had at Christmas. I was looking for gigantic bows and I found them there and more! The gal that stocks the place really takes pride to make sure everything is where it should be and knows it like the back of her hand. You ask, she knew exactly where it \"would' be if they still had it. I will go back.", "business_id": "rlaY7svfLnNzgEYKEOhN-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Sdj97Asyp2P8MIP1etB6ug", "review_id": "AefZMrz0y43g-Fg6anjzYw", "text": "I love Big Lots! They have some great deals on food. We have a toddler and we get fruit pouches for a fraction of the cost here. Most of the products are not the best quality, so you have to be a bit picky. There are some great deals if you can find them, though.", "business_id": "rlaY7svfLnNzgEYKEOhN-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kos4MkM2h0UAdupVDuTziQ", "review_id": "GF6Y2fNgEIwx6n-5HaA_9w", "text": "This is one of my favorite places to shop.  You can always find great book bargains, and the clearance section always promises a good mystery or horror novel for $1.", "business_id": "YWp-tyJxC7zaOHQbqacMkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "PS0lCxjGNeUrKxYSdpW-Aw", "review_id": "K1TDJNP2uVP9lV3n6qZSkg", "text": "I love Half Price Books! The store is much more small and intimate than most large scale bookstores in Phoenix.  The store reminds me of a personal library someone put together rather than a place aimed at selling selling selling. Most the books Half Price sells are used, but they sell new books as well. They also sell movies, Cd's, records and magazines. I used to come to half price books when I was on lunch breaks from Target (first job) and just relax in the quiet store. As far as selling your books goes, I sold some books here once but I didn't think I got back as much as I should have. Half Price offers some really great books at great prices so whether you are looking for some great deals or want a unique book for a gift try Half Price!", "business_id": "YWp-tyJxC7zaOHQbqacMkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "RC1nl_--1pcZKuKp_AYUbw", "review_id": "PijSNAj3uW3k1OaLDAT2nQ", "text": "Love this store - especially their clearance section.", "business_id": "YWp-tyJxC7zaOHQbqacMkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "LzTtvcjciEAeb5C1Wjc-Hw", "review_id": "gFAfXk9Rp92-fXzzctOFOg", "text": "I use to shop here all the time when i lived close by. Its a smaller book store but you can find books at some of the best prices in town. I often have payed just one dollar for books by great authors. If you love books and like them cheap this is a place to check out.", "business_id": "YWp-tyJxC7zaOHQbqacMkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "KuGpt1dOP4rcZo8h7ri4FA", "text": "This book store is absolutely amazing. Literally all of their books are half priced, but that doesn't mean they are the sucky type of books you find in the clearance section of Borders. \n\nThey do have an awesome $1 clearance section with a shit load of awesome books. If you are a Dean Koontz fan, you will be in Koontz heaven.", "business_id": "YWp-tyJxC7zaOHQbqacMkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gu0Jyzfq0c6rXbCYL2UzoQ", "review_id": "1r4Zk0sa2oUGH1aqDdi1Sw", "text": "This store is my new obsession.  I go to the one by Target in Paradise Valley.  I can spend an hour in there, just browsing.  My daughter has just started reading chapter books, so I went there to look for her, since the libraries around us suck.  I found great paperbacks, including the Ramona books from when I was a kid, for around 1.98 a piece.  Great store with great selection.", "business_id": "YWp-tyJxC7zaOHQbqacMkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s7NrYz-UVyL4Z_po_mBQsg", "review_id": "k0MtR2Va9FrmKMZ3G_tKoA", "text": "Great place with best book prices.  Some of the books are not in the best condition but they are a fraction of the original price, all of them are.  It's amazing.  I'll go in there and spend and hour or two looking through different books.  \n\nThey've got everything I like there, photography, nature and some technology.  I also love stopping in there so I can grab those free bookmarks they have at the register.  Also have a cd, record and vintage book section there that is always fun to look at.  Of all the books I've bought there there were under $20.", "business_id": "YWp-tyJxC7zaOHQbqacMkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FHDI8M5sm6lrZXNUBZAOfA", "review_id": "RLaKlx4K7KndC-2Q2moAiw", "text": "Be sure to allow an absolute minimum of one hour for this store. Its treasures are sunken deep within the piles and piles of literature, media, and miscellaneous items that you may not need but will purchase because they are so freaking cheap. You may at some point end up on a stool somewhere with your morning coffee paging through a Swedish phrase book and finally look up to see the sun setting. \n\nYou can plop down in any corner of the store and page through an unlimited number of random books you'd never think you'd find interesting or that you maybe thought would be a lot cooler than they turn out to be and so will luckily never buy.  In many cases I find things that I may not read, but damn $2 sounded like a good idea when I was in the Half Price time-warp-induced stupor. Did I really think I'd read 100 Questions You Should Be Asking About Your Personal Finances? Well, another man's garbage is...another woman's coaster. Still a good deal!\n\nThe DVD collection is awesome as well and usually worth the patience of scanning through each shelf. $3 copy of Big Trouble in Little China. Enough said.\n\nYou probably won't get much compensation when you try to sell books back here, but you'd be getting rid of them anyway so you might as well reap the 50 cents and put it toward your next purchase. Wonderful place to kill an entire afternoon.", "business_id": "YWp-tyJxC7zaOHQbqacMkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "MWt24-6bfv_OHLKhwMQ0Tw", "review_id": "RdX_kdL_TICEc2nO9cA7GQ", "text": "I always forget about Half Price Books until I am in the area... today was no exception. I was on my way to Barnes and Noble or Borders (whatever is across the street) when I remembered about Half Price!\n\nThey did not have the book I was looking for (Skinny Bitch) but I did pick up five other books relevant to what I was looking for and my total was $4.98. Yes, that is right, I got FIVE BOOKS for FIVE DOLLARS. With tax!\n\nThey have an excellent selection, excellent prices, the store is very clean and organized and overall a fantastic book store!", "business_id": "YWp-tyJxC7zaOHQbqacMkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0KXxuKxlspsO6CrDLgQJ-w", "review_id": "0oHnUf5TqI3MJMrtvA6xiQ", "text": "I've been meaning to go in this place for months. And me, being the book fanatic that I am had to at least browse their selection...\n\nSo, took a drive there. It's only like three minutes from my house too, woohoo! Didn't like how 1/3 of the shelves were stacked with sci-fi. (Not my thing) Also didn't like how Fiction was narrowed down to only two shelves. What I did like were the sporadic and odd books I found. Picked up one satire type making fun of Mao Zedong, and Crime & Punishment for about 10 bucks in total. Sweet prices, but I'd take what Jason B. has to say about their cheap prices...haven't really traded any books here but I wouldn't anyway seeing as I love having books all over my house, ha. Either way, employees were alright and this places was decent. Location is also a plus!", "business_id": "YWp-tyJxC7zaOHQbqacMkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7brf9WC0Gr_7bUBXEHs9FA", "review_id": "CvzM6cxfZgbL5fwVEs85Lw", "text": "I enjoy shopping here as a buyer, but forget selling books or magazines.  The last time I sold books and magazines, I managed to get a $1.00 store credit for over forty magazines and periodicals.  I was pissed off to say the least.  They told me that most of the magazines were older and would probably have to been discarded, or recycled.  Luckily, I was looking for a copy of Monocle magazine and to my relief found one and used up my $1.00 credit immediately (I still owed sales tax - :()\n\nLast weekend I found a create Marvel comics DVD games new for only $3.00.  My son loves it - well worth the money.  \n\nI tend to look for some international and hard to find magazines.  I do find them once in a while.  Last weekend, I discovered the comic clearance bin.  A great find.  Comics for $0.25.  I did not start reading comics until I was over forty, so it is an affordable hobby at this price.\n\nIf you are into vinyl albums, dvds, videos, etc.  this is the place....", "business_id": "YWp-tyJxC7zaOHQbqacMkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Vx0dDvBvRYXcn5dgnpzvUw", "review_id": "URRfdeAFCuBpy9CWfSi32w", "text": "I heart Half Price... and I'm also excited they recently opened a new location on East Camelback-- the PV one is the first one I discovered... I have found a crazy number of dirt cheap DVDs and clearance books here, not to mention they have a great selection of regularly priced used books... have even found deeply discounted new books in the front part of the PV store.  But by far I enjoy the clearance section the most-- I head straight back there usually, then wander back through the store towards the front to pay.  I always find at least one or two things in the back that are in great condition (usually $1-$2 apiece).  If looking for something specific, I think it can be a little trickier at Half Price, at least in my experience if I'm looking for a specific title.  But I've walked out of the place with a bag full of books/DVDs for under $20.  Hard to beat that!", "business_id": "YWp-tyJxC7zaOHQbqacMkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3ch-JeRygCmrXf4mwZ9JTg", "review_id": "_zWymQftCG9SPPLdG3bJ3w", "text": "What a great selection! They even have newer releases marked waaaay below the cover price. The people are very knowledgeable and could provide answers to all my questions - even when I only gave them part of a title. *Very impressed*\n\nI found books from all the authors I was looking for and most of the specific titles. Did a trade-in on a few bags of books as well, and to my surprise it went much quicker than I anticipated. (We went in on a Saturday right behind a lady that rolled in a whole grocery cart full!)\n\nLooking forward to my next trip in.", "business_id": "YWp-tyJxC7zaOHQbqacMkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VD-RoEyU02NGG7655PMfSA", "review_id": "SMW-mzI3dupx37RzLZmaxA", "text": "I am a regular at Half Price books on Cactus and Paradise Village Parkway.  This is a great store, and I rarely leave it empty handed.  As  home schooling Mom of a high school student, I rely on good places for used books.  Half Priced books is my number one place to shop for literature, science, and history (we follow a classical curriculum, so we don't read from textbooks).  The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about their books, will offer to look something up for you or show you where it might be located, and will generally offer polite conversation.  Don't expect to be friends with them (the only negative), as most do their work, and don't engage in a lot of chit-chat about the books.  Overall, great prices especially on classical literature and history.  Good for home schoolers needing unabridged copies of books.", "business_id": "YWp-tyJxC7zaOHQbqacMkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ngD5RF07pxwlq4euexSluA", "review_id": "YtMX4NVLXQ3Y8vCFFIRHmw", "text": "I enjoy coming here when looking for a specific title, and also for browsing.  The atmosphere is welcoming, and the employees are friendly and helpful.\n\nIt can be hit and miss on finding a specific, needed title.  I almost always check here before heading to Border's across the street, if I must have a specific book immediately (think student required reading).  \n\nBUT if you are looking for something in a specific genre, and want to browse, this is your place.  My kids can easily spend 60-90 minutes here, and after about 20 minutes are usually reading something in a well-positioned chair.  THIS IS ONE of my favorite things about this store; you feel very comfortable \"hanging out\"- reading a book, wandering amongst the shelves for a couple hours even.\n\nI like to pick up small presents here- they have nice selection of note cards, journals, oddball new books, and more.  \n\nStaff is friendly.  If you ask them what good finds there are in the store, or for their opinion in general, you will receive great information and interesting discourse.\n\nYOU WILL NOT get much selling your used CDs, DVDs, or books here.  The amount they pay for your items is absurdly low.  I don't expect to get rich off of resale, but it's ridiculous how LITTLE they will offer you.  Bookman's is a much better value for the person who wants to trade in their items.\n\nPerhaps HalfPrice Books would do well to offer a tiered trade in program.  If they do not wish to part with their \"cash money\"- continue offering a pittance in cash, but provide a more generous store credit option in addition.", "business_id": "YWp-tyJxC7zaOHQbqacMkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0qIsBt4EzBDCKrIviV55Ew", "review_id": "rauD-WGy7zP3kIfkzPZTwg", "text": "5 Star book store, small place that packs the books Records and so much more into one lovable place.  These stores are few now so the ones that are left should be appreciated.  I hope I don't ever have to explain to a young kid what a book store was like.", "business_id": "YWp-tyJxC7zaOHQbqacMkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pNW9BiUysSOOc2gjNvATxw", "review_id": "IuvmgApRAuK5lpLt90Iu7A", "text": "Half Price Books is way over rated.  (1)  Has a lot of old, mangled paperbacks, mostly romance, (2)  Current and best sellers are meager, probably picked over by the staff, (3)  Bring in a current or best seller to sell and if you get a penny on the dollar, you're lucky.  You would be better served to donate your books to Good Will and taking the tax deduction.\n\n I used to go to this store a lot, but when they opened their Camelback location, it sure seems the way they financed it was to rip you off on the amount offered to buy your books and the quality of books in-store went way down hill.\n\nMy father-in-law had run in to the same problems, he being also a prolific reader, and he has quit going to Half Price Books.", "business_id": "YWp-tyJxC7zaOHQbqacMkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pbaWQn9vhAuJ77II2MyoJA", "review_id": "VWFASrULKTK4Y4FTTUsv2Q", "text": "Half Price bookstore (HPB) is a great bookstore. \n\nOf course, it's not for everyone.  You have to know what you want. \n\nHPB is a commercial chain bookstore, profit is it's main, probably the only goal. \n\nIf you want to sell your books, go to some place elsewhere.  The best way is to sell the valuable books yourself on-line, and donate other books.\n\nIf you want to find local bookstores that are not only just bookstores, but also serve like small community center, hold reading/signing events, etc., go to some other places.\n\nIf you want to buy new or hard-to-find expensive books to make your collection complete, go to some other places.\n\nBut if you are looking for general used books, I mean, published in last 10 years, or 20 years, which will normally cost you around $5-$10, and you are not in a hurry.  Then HPB is the place. \n\nIf you are looking for books that you can find on-line for $.01, like the paper-back best sellers, but the $4 shipping can kill the deal since you are not really sure whether it is your type of book, and you know HPB might sell these books for just $1-2.  Then HPB is the place. \n\nIf you are not expected to hit a jackpot, but just want to give yourself some surprise, like to some unexpected small finding which won't cost you a fortune, but can make you a day, then HPB is the place.\n\nYes, HPB is for casual book searching, and you can always find some surprise. The clearance area is always full of surprise. Since the store is keep put new-arrivals onto the shelf, older books have to give away, especially if there are multiple copies. Thus you can find books on the shelf with one higher price, yet the same book in clearance for a very cheap price (which will be gone quickly).  \n\nHPB is a book heaven, especially you share more than one purpose mentioned above: you are not looking for specific books, but an avid reader and regular buyer so you have very good idea on which book/writer is good for you, how expensive those books can be, and you are a frequent customer, then HPB is like a goldmine to you for dig. \n\nOf course, different HPBs are different in their styles.  I found this book store is the best for general books, especially children's book and comics.  I also like the superstation one for it's record selection.  I haven't find specific attractions for me at Camelback bookstore, also I do find some gems from time to time at every HPB.", "business_id": "YWp-tyJxC7zaOHQbqacMkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "xZvRLPJ1ixhFVomkXSfXAw", "review_id": "MEhGlfvnJfGNubBDaA9z_g", "text": "you won't find a book you are looking for but you will walk out with a book you'll like.\n\ncheck out their architecture or photography sections. you can get travel books for cheap too!", "business_id": "YWp-tyJxC7zaOHQbqacMkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VDRYPEY-zSs3pbetLkGiiw", "review_id": "n8UyyqUHcrlRNmq52rURZw", "text": "True story (and I hope someone from HBP sees this): I walk in the story today and ask the clerk for any books about celiac disease. She gives me a blank stare like it's a new band she hasn't heard of. \"It's a dietary condition where you can't eat wheat or gluten, you know that gluten-free thing?\" It still doesn't register. No light bulb. I volunteer a suggestion: \"The health section?\" She refers me to the cookbooks. Seriously. I'm not making this up. Considering the number of restaurants that now have gluten-free options, I would recommend - other than buying some of their staff a clue - having a \"celiac\" book descriptor somewhere in the shelves. It's nearly impossible to find a book about celiac (and I'm pretty sure there *are* books about celiac) in HBP. Not the best place to go if you're looking for non-fiction books about celiac: lights on, but nobody home.", "business_id": "YWp-tyJxC7zaOHQbqacMkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "12Cz9K4vwj1cSy2r0sYVQA", "review_id": "TWdZK8sAWs5vUDx7yWt_Kg", "text": "Terriable. They broker the shipping of books on line. I ordered 4 books, they sent one directly and it was written in, yellow, smelly and disgusting. They refunded my dollar but not the four dollar shipping. I threw that book away. The other three books came from different shippers/resourses and all claimed to ship on the same date, I received one and then another 4 days later and the last I never received, when I contacted HPB they asked me to contact the shipper. DON'T BUY BOOKS HERE!!  There are much better sites to do this from.", "business_id": "YWp-tyJxC7zaOHQbqacMkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pB6-p_DMF0vLzLkHnO9MeQ", "review_id": "BFFJqvWs9i3aCqc3I-TN1Q", "text": "OK, I much prefer this location. They have such a breadth of books. I have been to several other book stores around town and this by far is my favorite book store.  You cannot go wrong here and will most certainly find a hidden treasure!", "business_id": "YWp-tyJxC7zaOHQbqacMkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nEL-_kLeN37CSR9fXFY4zw", "review_id": "dt73IFEO66CxgdFsxB7R9A", "text": "I love this store. For starters, it's the only bookstore even remotely close to my house since Borders closed. It also has an excellent selection of fiction books, which is what I like to read. I always am able to walk away with 5 titles that look really interesting and are bestsellers. Their new release section also always has some fantastic titles.This is a really great place to get classic books that would be on a high school reading list also, as I see those classic novels all over the store. All in all, this is a great place to go if you're looking for something new to read, and have the time to browse around and see what they have to offer!", "business_id": "YWp-tyJxC7zaOHQbqacMkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zJ7Rvp193kl9L0ue-rDxyw", "review_id": "Hu9HKF3ImKrMdVdoVKVw4Q", "text": "I don't always get to sell everything for the price I want, some of the prices are higher than some other places but great selection, good deals most of the time, and very cool & knowledgable staff.  Great place.  4/5.", "business_id": "YWp-tyJxC7zaOHQbqacMkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8n4SarsuI9Km6lEtydiE0w", "review_id": "nxFVXu9ARdvg1Kwzpa7qyg", "text": "Half Price Books is a relaxing place to browse for books. They have the perfect selection-- it's fun and there's a lot to see, but it's not overwhelming. I feel like I can see the whole store without getting that panicky, hyperventilating \"there's too much to read I'm such a failure!\" feeling. I especially love their old books section, they have a lot of cute titles!\n\nThe only bummer is that the prices aren't that, well, half priced. For example, I found a season of Mad Men there for $25, the exact same price for that same season of Mad Men at the Target next door. I also don't feel that their buying prices are that good, and they never give me good credit for my books. \n\nI still enjoy browsing, but in the end, I usually do my buying and selling elsewhere.", "business_id": "YWp-tyJxC7zaOHQbqacMkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5lq4LkrviYgQ4LJNsBYHcA", "review_id": "7YAdNi7T1Ufdfadp6N30Tg", "text": "Mint copies of Essential Pepin (66% off list including the DVD) and Michel Richard Happy In The Kitchen (75% off) and located within walking distance.  I'll be back.  Soon.  Particularly to dig through the vinyl.", "business_id": "YWp-tyJxC7zaOHQbqacMkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Aaafbip-U2aeTXbvinBLiA", "review_id": "4l3bdwTlnRTsE3cdELlmnA", "text": "Wow!  Nice to see a bookstore that's not too over priced!  The staff was friendly.  I found some unique gifts for the holidays which didn't break the bank.  Lots of used books to choose from and new ones too.  The vinyl section was cool too!", "business_id": "YWp-tyJxC7zaOHQbqacMkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "fl6oI21uXoxVMwfR6lFanQ", "review_id": "X6Z310np7GIrZrcLBx-TtA", "text": "I was really sad when Borders had closed. I remembered a used bookstore being close to Target, but I had never ventured inside, until recently, when I was looking for some gardening books. Then I became sad again, but it was because of how long it had taken me to find this place AND that I had been paying Borders prices for years when this place was only a hop, skip, and a jump away. Ugh, dummy! \n\nAnyway, this place has about every book category you would find at Barnes and Noble, plus audio books, VHS, DVD's, Blue Ray, Records, CDs, Computer software, video games, and little knick-knacks that look fun to purchase, but are utterly useless. I noticed the complete Band of Brothers collection on DVD for $20, single DVDs range from $6-$10, and Blue Rays from $12-20. Some where still in their cellophane wrapping, while others showed some wear. I was a little nostalgic when I saw they had Game Boy and Super Nintendo game cartridges ( I didn't see any original Nintendo games)!\n\nThe staff was very friendly and I spent about 45 minutes in the store browsing the different sections and reading from various books. There was a coffee and hot chocolate station that I did not take advantage of because I was scared I would have stayed there for hours. From now on I will bee checking out this store first  when I need to purchase a book for their discounted prices without the used book store smell!", "business_id": "YWp-tyJxC7zaOHQbqacMkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZREDycnu3rhgDvhBdcm4wA", "review_id": "x-K9sXgJR59y9Qig5L6y8A", "text": "Excellent source for vinyl", "business_id": "YWp-tyJxC7zaOHQbqacMkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZREDycnu3rhgDvhBdcm4wA", "review_id": "OgPYdntinI99Kg7du8QsVw", "text": "Great location.  Good vinyl record source", "business_id": "YWp-tyJxC7zaOHQbqacMkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 16, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "1BW2HC851fJKPfJeQxjkTA", "review_id": "puG6YKBTtnGSJU_U8Hr1JQ", "text": "I'm a book lover! Or hoarder, depending upon your point of view. LOL. So Half Price Books is a nice place for me to browse for some used books.\n\nI also have an allergy to molds and dust that tends to limit my time in places like this. My family finds this amusing of course. But, this store isn't too bad on my sinuses and selection is pretty good. Prices are also good and the staff is very helpful. Though admitedly they get busy at times and there are only a few employees who work here. So be patient. \n\nBesides Half Priced Books, both the Phoenix and Mesa locations of Bookman's have a nice selection. They also do a big business of buying back your books. \n\nThe Book Bin over on Via Linda and 90th, though small has a good selection of paperbacks and is family run. A plus in my opinion.\n\nSo if you like to read, I would add each of these places to your list for a visit.", "business_id": "YWp-tyJxC7zaOHQbqacMkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 7, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "TqsOI0QmTEdwaNmi6ZnNog", "text": "The book continues to live on! I love books. There's just something wonderful about holding a real book in your hand while you flip through the pages and enter a different world. Sadly, the tangible book seems to be over taken by the world of electronics, but luckily shops like Half Price Books keeps the book alive. \n\nThis shop is full of used books at reasonable prices, as well as DVDs, VHS (I kid you not) and other electronics and paper products. The best part is that they also buy your old books! Will you get a lot of money for them? No way. Sadly, you get about what feels like 1/10 of what you paid for it, but at least they buy them back at all! If you decide to sell your books, they will give you a coupon that's good for 10% off your purchase! This is a great shop to visit if you're looking for used books or if you need to sell some books.", "business_id": "YWp-tyJxC7zaOHQbqacMkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "diDUDx82VePOC1hObkHwMw", "review_id": "koxrpbFf6UtK-YGjuMqfHQ", "text": "Located next to Target this book store has a nice selection of both used and heavily discounted new books as well as music, calendars and other fun stuff. This is not like going into one of the big chains where you can sit down drink coffee and read their product. Store is a little small. You may bump into someone if you are spacing out. Just say excuse me and continue enjoying yourself.\n\nI love to get my cookbooks here when I am experimenting with a new type of ethnic cuisine. They also have several selections by famous chefs and TV shows that you would see on some of the cable channels. Picked up a Triple \"D\" cookbook on my last visit. Nice.\n\nToday I picked up several books out of the kids section for my new granddaughter. Had to get some Curious George in fact a bunch of them. They were only $1.99 each. These were my favorite as a child. Who doesn't like stories about a Monkey that gets into trouble and his pal The Man in the Yellow Hat.\n\nWhen you get tired of your old books you can trade them in or sell them for cash. Trade in is always a better value and then you can walk out with a fresh batch of reading material in the same visit.\n\nThey may not have exactly what you are looking for but it is always worth doing a quick pop in to see. You never know what you may score. Ding! Turn the page.", "business_id": "YWp-tyJxC7zaOHQbqacMkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tHz9cWxwSfcP4qRaPIHvww", "review_id": "7Cr3KBO3prH846VZVAoSeQ", "text": "Half Price Books is very similar to Bookman's except that they do not give you credit - they give you cold, hard cash. Who doesn't love cash? We recently moved and had a lot of entertainment items we no longer needed/wanted. I decided to try Half Price Books and was pleasantly surprised. They mainly carry books (a whole lotta books) but have some movies, music and very little video games. Their selection is eclectic and random. A lot of newer items too. When you bring items to buy back, you give your name and must stay in the store while they go through your items. This gives you plenty of time to wander. As I said, they have a lot of books. The movies were a good selection of newer items and had plenty of DVDs, Blu-Rays, and even VHS. The video game selection is rather dismal - only a few Wii, PS3, Xbox, DS, and even SNES games. (A few PC games as well.) Bookman's definitely has them beat in this department. Overall, it was a good experience and I'd go here again. Definitely a great place to find something for a friend/family member as well.", "business_id": "YWp-tyJxC7zaOHQbqacMkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P1VhHOJM8Ps5PszOwmoBvg", "review_id": "Sr1n9KUeUrY1SKV2pkOsLg", "text": "NEVER sell anything to this place, they will rip you off. They will give you 1$ for a hardback book and sell the same one for 20$ the next day. Try Zia record exchange when selling dvds,  much more fair and honest.", "business_id": "YWp-tyJxC7zaOHQbqacMkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9EEQzDyzJgmjNNWLi-m0ag", "review_id": "ixHv_2bEdmfl292tlB2hYw", "text": "i love this place! It's cheap :) Small, but they have a lot of great books, and I have always found what I needed.", "business_id": "YWp-tyJxC7zaOHQbqacMkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7oKYK6SNSl78maRVBeSiKg", "review_id": "Qm909ZdwEQZhT-8fEB1U9A", "text": "Not a great place to sell. The wait for a trade-in offer can be excruciatingly long, weighed down with the anticipation that you know you're going to get screwed on what they'll pay you. Most of my experiences there have shown the employees to be either a touch condescending, or too frightening to approach due to their trying-too-hard to be rebellious appearance and/or persona. 3 stars for their excellent military and world history section, though.", "business_id": "YWp-tyJxC7zaOHQbqacMkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "meQNnqg0l0ws0K7XODoB8Q", "review_id": "iLC_tT9viSJ1_zFu9KFY8w", "text": "Very helpful staff w/ selling and inventory. Will definitely come here again!", "business_id": "YWp-tyJxC7zaOHQbqacMkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rrjusQmDC5sOeL09yzerLw", "review_id": "oEp525YflHDrVARTuY9xBQ", "text": "One of our favorite stores. Great prices. My kids (ages 5-12) love going to this store. It's such a treat to come out with arm loads of books!", "business_id": "YWp-tyJxC7zaOHQbqacMkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t6cniYnYdM9uUoW4CXaSzA", "review_id": "McAJZ0tbYZoL9W6EHGP8pA", "text": "This place is just awesome!!  I buy all of my D&D books here and most of my other books too.  The kids section is pretty cool and they have little toys and crafts that you wouldn't find at most other places.  The people who work here are awesome!!  I have never found anyone to be condescending or hard to approach.  Sure, some of the workers have tattoos and wild hair sometimes.  But you shouldn't judge a book by its cover...lol, I'm Fraking hilarious.", "business_id": "YWp-tyJxC7zaOHQbqacMkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XNMaoSniLu1OCJn9iJaFXg", "review_id": "mp7JHN5Mhlo6GmJ3xq30Jw", "text": "Great selection for a customer. Bad deal for those looking to sell books. I sold 2 bags filled with history/religion/art books for $6.50 :/ should have taken the time to sell on amazon.", "business_id": "YWp-tyJxC7zaOHQbqacMkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hFh2O43n69ne6kjxeMVGSg", "review_id": "2j9rAUIDcuUH939c8J0E8Q", "text": "Nice staff, great store with decent prices.  I like to get calendars here because it's a lot less $ than anywhere else.  We also like to root through the vinyl albums and have purchased many.  Make sure you check the condition, some are pretty trashed.", "business_id": "YWp-tyJxC7zaOHQbqacMkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aKtPF8RKWOn8OsM6glEH0Q", "review_id": "t39Ud-gYDf5JMf1UhCO87Q", "text": "This place is awesome! The staff is very welcoming, I love reading books so any type of book I can get my hands on I'm happy. They have all sorts if authors new and used books. Collectors editions, movies (dvds/vhs), cds/vinyl, magazines and many more. The comic books are priced well and in good condition. You can get a whole lot of books for a low price.", "business_id": "YWp-tyJxC7zaOHQbqacMkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bc1BST38H04S7wvL1SRniw", "review_id": "sEvi1d4n0LKzq6PI-ok7cg", "text": "Family owned. Walk ins or appointments. This is guaranteed the best place to get your nails..not nail...done! You can also get waxed. The people that work here engage in talk with you and are really nice. The owner Nhan is a funny sarcastic guy. Any person who gets their nails done by him is in for a laugh. This is a high end nail salon. Cleanliness is the key to keeping this place working. All machines are cleaned after use.", "business_id": "Ld_rc2mgF8IM5UM2aDgOhg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "v5k-__wHo2xPI25WO-dcQA", "review_id": "hYVok9d9DO_IZ-tkrihHwg", "text": "This place has the happiest Asians I have ever met in my entire life. You literally walk in the door and they all yell Hello and giggle for 3 minutes.. And who doesn't like to be greeted by smiley happy giggly Asians? I certainly dont mind. \n\nSplendid Nails has been around for as long as my mom has lived in this neighborhood, which is at least 11 years since I've been coming here since my first prom. I believe any nail shop that can stay open that long is pretty impressive. The owner, by far, gives the best mani/pedi's .. and she is also one of the funniest people I have ever met in my life, but to be quite honest, I have never received bad service from any of the ladies that work here. Ive even gotten full sets here that lasted through football games and softball scrimmages, which is hard to find. They also give a great eyebrow wax too if this is what you are looking for. \n\nThe only reason I am not giving them 5 stars is because one time I was in there enjoying a deluxe pedi ($32) and the fattest grossest man in Arizona walked in looking to get his \"toes cleaned up\"... Every single person working in there literally sighed in disgust and clearly started talking shit in Korean.. not that I didn't find this mildly entertaining, I just thought it was kind of, rude, because you could tell dude knew what was going on. Disgusting clientele do exist, but its uncool to make them feel as such. IMO anyway.\n\nAnyway, these guys are great, certainly give em a shot if you reside in the 85306.", "business_id": "Ld_rc2mgF8IM5UM2aDgOhg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "D_abXcytTQKD7bg4-iBGgw", "review_id": "vWtx-XlE9FkNBOlwF7rjnA", "text": "I've been going to Splendid Nails on 32nd St. and Thunderbird since 2001, everyone there is so great and have never given my a bad manicure, pedicure, nail tips and/or wax. They know what they are doing. \n\nThey are funny, caring people. I agree with Nikki F., never complain, in English anyway, but I know a couple of them personally and they don't judge, we have intelligent conversations and both men and women there are great. \n\nEveryone I've recommended there, which are many, have always returned and said only great things as well. I've also sat next to people that have felt they are the greatest. When I travel, which is often, I make sure I get my nails done before I go and when I get back. If I'm gone for more than needed to get them done, I'm always disappointed and overcharged. \n\nI've also never gotten an infection from the nails, if I gotten nail tips, and if I have gotten nail tips, they last a very long time, no coming off. I rescue dogs of all breeds and used to work and live on a farm, so I'm pretty tough on them and my feet.\n\nI highly recommend this Splendid Nails on 32nd St and Thunderbird to anyone of all ages, for all events...or just to get your nails done.", "business_id": "Ld_rc2mgF8IM5UM2aDgOhg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HAHrLf6zgupUROpjDO0JgQ", "review_id": "CdnqnvH454lNqVZktMFLcA", "text": "My best friend and I stopped in here for pedicures a few weeks ago. We had a short wait, maybe 10 minutes, but then we had a great experience. She had hers done by the guy (owner, I think), and I had an older woman (his wife, maybe). Both of us were very satisfied with the cleanliness and friendliness of the staff. It was only $25 and that included the extra callus treatment, a must for AZ people who wear sandals/flip flops a lot! I will definitely be back soon1", "business_id": "Ld_rc2mgF8IM5UM2aDgOhg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MGAZPGWTMKH5K2PP3zyGbQ", "review_id": "WV7xvaLBnG5GvIo70MIttg", "text": "This is the best palce for nails and pedicures. I've been going here for 10 years and I love it. There shop use to be down the street from my house and then they moved up north and I followed them (which was a 45min drive) but well worth it. Young always does my nails and he always remembers exactly hows I like it so I don't have to tell him when I want them shorter. I am very picky about my nails and I've tried to other little shops by my house but they only end up lifting or breaking. Not to mention my acrylic fills last alot longer when I get them done here. Plus people always compliment me on my nails wherever I go, even when they are three weeks in. So even if you don't live in Paradise Valley it is worth the trip to get your nails and a pedicure done. Plus the prices are reasonable.\n\nI have to say I moved to California and I've already tried 5 different places and none of them compare to Splendid Nails. I miss you guys.", "business_id": "Ld_rc2mgF8IM5UM2aDgOhg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HPxji3cX5H460ECCgtnGHw", "review_id": "Vi_N23sAvgWmIYWJ8YFbag", "text": "I have been here a few times and I will continue to return. Here are the key reasons:\n\n-The staff is friendly and fun\n-There is a price list posted. (is it weird that this is important to me?)\n-The shop is super clean\n-There TVs are usually tuned to the Food Network!\n-Lastly, the prices are great, but be warned; there is a $1.50 charge to use debit or credit card.\n\nNext time I come, and I will be back, I will be sure to have cash handy.", "business_id": "Ld_rc2mgF8IM5UM2aDgOhg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M3IOAeP7u2F3a6-S9RFb3A", "review_id": "4g0AVhc1CpFQBs8bNiknZQ", "text": "I love Splendid Nails!  Each technician is a highly skilled artist.  I treat myself several times each month to mani-pedi combo, in between services, I dream about my next trip.  I cannot say enough about their skill or customer service.", "business_id": "Ld_rc2mgF8IM5UM2aDgOhg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WE4PNUO4Ubkr5-C_DpVfQw", "review_id": "rwK7Q1l4JIFD4T3C_34eKA", "text": "The only reason I gave a 4 star rating to this place is because I really like Young, the owner and the only one I trust to do my nails. He is really good with gel manicures, for the most part mine have lasted me over two weeks.", "business_id": "Ld_rc2mgF8IM5UM2aDgOhg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rVp2IzoeO5l9SjEoKSwhsQ", "review_id": "xaOJ8TBfj0jodHnwxEcWvw", "text": "I unfortunately did not enjoy my experience here. I was greeted by a few Asian men, one assisting 2 girls, and one watching tv. They told me to sit at the nail station and I would be helped shortly. A little Asian girl came out from the back and asked me very few questions before getting started. She went to put the nail on to start my acrylics, and she dropped a couple on the floor and attempted to put them on my nails. Then she didn't use enough glue, and the nails kept falling off before she was able to shorten all of them. There were a few other Asian employees there who were all talking in their native language, and completely ignored me. One of the men said sorry, that they were telling jokes. I was not happy with the cleanliness, professionalism, or their manner.", "business_id": "Ld_rc2mgF8IM5UM2aDgOhg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "yrXCDuHsWLt14ql-aLOCYg", "review_id": "BNxYSfDWGrIWXwsGCnquhw", "text": "I used to come here a long time ago when I lived in the area and since I recently moved back to this side of town I decided this was close and I'd start coming back here. Well, unfortunately I won't be coming back here ... Ever. And here's why...\n\nI came in today as a walk in and was asked \"what I need\" and I said I wanted gel, then was told ok \"one minute\" and so I went over to the seating area to wait, as I knew \"one minute\" was not going to really be one minute and that just meant I had to wait, a strange way of Asian nails places to get you to stay and wait? When really I'm usually okay with waiting and expect it if I don't have an appointment. It's be nice if there was more accuracy in that regard, but oh well I'm used to it who cares right?\nWhatever so I'm sitting there waiting and 2 girls walk in and seem to have been familiar faces to the owner (so I assume) up front, the same guy who \"greeted\" me (if that's what you want to call it) there was \"hi how are yous\" exchanged and they were asked what they want they said \"both wanted a full set\" then were told to wait over in my direction. They came sat right next to me and as he was finishing up with his customer and she was paying he yelled \"would you like a pedicure too\" and I assumed he was talking to me because I was next right? But before I could say anything the girls answered yes. So he went back to his station and motion to come over and sit down, again I'm thinking this is me because I had been waiting and therefore I was next (or should have been) the two girls said quickly \"both of us?\" And he shook his head as they got up to walk over there and sat down. At this point I was like really? That's not cool. It's one thing that I was skipped but another thing that I was not even acknowledge nor did he say \"I'll be right with you\" or something of the sort. Kind of rude, but I continued to sit and wait for him or someone to motion me on over but as I looked around and realized that was not happening any time soon, I just got up to walk out. As I was walking out he nearly screamed at me \"WAIT JUST ONE MINUTE\" again and I politely said \"no thank you\" and continued out the door. \n\nObviously he took precedence over the two girls, one because they were familiar customers, and two because they were spending more money than me. \nI came in gym clothes with no make up on and looking kind of haphazard from working out... Had I been all dolled up I have a feeling I would've been treated differently, based on how I was treated alone. \nIt's too bad because I am a loyal customer who is in the service industry myself, therefore tip very well. \n\nWORD OF ADVICE: you should really think about they way you do business, especially when there a 15 other nail salons within a half a mile to a mile radius. \nThanks. But like I said, NO THANKS.", "business_id": "Ld_rc2mgF8IM5UM2aDgOhg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XSsmT34fVp3C48TJrcXmAg", "review_id": "EMelaVYBguv81igPY9whng", "text": "I've been going to splendid nails for as long as I have lived in Phoenix. (six years)\nThey also have a location in the Paradise Valley Mall.\nBoth locations are clean and friendly.  \nThey prefer cash and debit but will accept a credit card.  There is a small fee for the credit card.  The charge is only for credit.", "business_id": "Ld_rc2mgF8IM5UM2aDgOhg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o43ZpvbuFYVvQ_hqIwD69A", "review_id": "BZ6-KQbfXKxv8ZOQa_xkcA", "text": "So, I felt the need to add my reviews to this nail salon on here. I have been here a total of three times. All three were bad experiences. I have found another nail salon just down the road that I absolutely love. I will recap all my experiences. \n\n1. The very first time I went there, I walked in and they asked what I wanted. I told them I would like a gel manicure. They told me to sit and wait, but it would be just a few minutes. About 10 minutes later, a lady walked in asking for a full set. They asked if she had an appointment, she said she didn't. She sat for maybe 5 minutes, and someone came over and got her to start her manicure. I, however, continued to sit and not be helped or spoken to. Finally, the owner started speaking in their native language to someone and pointed at me. Eventually, they did get around to me. But I was very annoyed at the whole situation.\n\n2. I went in by myself for my birthday present to get a pedicure. It was a very young guy who speaks perfect English. He got annoyed when I asked for the deluxe pedicure instead of the regular one he suggested. He got even more annoyed when I asked for a french pedicure. He was very rough with my feet. I told him not to cut my big toenail because it gets ingrown if cut not just right. Well, he cut it and it got ingrown and hurt me for 3 weeks before it grew out again. In making small talk, he told me he was just  divorced and had a 6 month old little boy. As I was walking out, I heard him telling the next person that he had a 3 month old little girl. I mean, it's not a big deal.. but just knowing he lied to me is awful. \n\n3. I went back a week later for a gel manicure. Unfortunately I had the same guy as my previous experience. He cut two of my cuticles and made them bleed and hurt for a long time. No apologies. I was watching the tv behind him and he was massaging lotion into my hand. I noticed him staring at me. Normally when someone realizes you're staring at them, they look away or say something. He stared at me for a good 30 seconds before I said, \"What?\" and he finally looked away. It was just a very uncomfortable experience. \n\nIn the end, it forced me to find a new nail salon. I will not return here, and I don't think anyone else should either.", "business_id": "Ld_rc2mgF8IM5UM2aDgOhg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y_H0pqcO4rp1GzoZDkXgOw", "review_id": "kpleoOteh6p3GxWQMhlPOQ", "text": "I used to go there all the time because it is right around the corner from my house. They are all so rude and the pedicures are short and very expensive compared to others. Last time I went was 6 months ago and spent $65 and wasn't happy with anything! Swore Id never go back. They don't listen and over charge! \nWell today they were the only place open so I thought everyone deserves a second chance so I went back. Again pedicure was horrible and expensive. The young guy is always so rude. I asked him to file down my nails. They are so crooked it's not even funny! Waist of my time and another $60! Never again! \nUnless you've been going here forever they will treat you bad and overcharge you! Find another salon fast!!", "business_id": "Ld_rc2mgF8IM5UM2aDgOhg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2BIb8tMD6mTr8XqDjsgLmg", "review_id": "CjDed-5YOM55DVS74WFXng", "text": "Not sure I would even give this place a 1 star. I visited the one in paradise valley mall. The girl wouldn't talk to you other then tell you to move your feet. It's the worse pedicure I have ever had!!! She cut my cuticle, grated of to much skin causing it to bleed on both feet. The bottom of my feet are raw and it looks like my 7 year old niece painted them. When I called back to let the owner know they had cut and made me bleed all I got was oh sorry. I will never be going back here! Horrible pedicure!", "business_id": "Ld_rc2mgF8IM5UM2aDgOhg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "tfaduKtPP6eTp6IVfyCsmA", "review_id": "wgaEoi0PIKKrdfFzHezvWQ", "text": "Are you a blonde, or considering going blonde?  After years of frustration I finally found a hairdresser who is a genius with color! Her name is Lisa Fournier and she has been with Grandstrands for many years. I have been using her for almost 10 years.  Make sure that you plan ahead when making your appointments, as she is usually heavily booked! You will LOVE your color, and for those who have long hair, she isn't scissor happy like many hairdressers I have come across. I moved since starting to use her and now have a 35-40min. drive to get there, but it's worth it!", "business_id": "yyGUXEedjBEnDM30_fUVRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LcfKUdvHo5lJCyjHH6gG_A", "review_id": "tDTdu-Rof7c7QURp1wBJLQ", "text": "My children can be very shy but Craig knew exactly how to make them feel comfortable and they actually enjoyed their haircuts!  For a great cut and supreme customer service I definitely recommend Craig as a stylist.  He has been my hair consultant for many years!", "business_id": "yyGUXEedjBEnDM30_fUVRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T1OPPwuftnJY4bz44LUiNQ", "review_id": "rrF2BknQseRhnWACwaKcCw", "text": "Love it here! !! They listen and then do it....", "business_id": "yyGUXEedjBEnDM30_fUVRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9Ju7Q6ligUMJfp2TupYOCw", "review_id": "ZMh-zpuSr5mHj2NInNZSsg", "text": "I love this place! Professional, creative, up on the latest styles and reasonably priced. Kathy does my hair & she is amazing! Wouldn't dream of going anywhere else!", "business_id": "yyGUXEedjBEnDM30_fUVRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "g6rlp5No6GjEDXkrjvg1kQ", "review_id": "2BmDTRmjKp5YEQdm5dLA_g", "text": "Pure Fitness as a whole I like. No contracts, the people going there are actually there to work out and not to be seen, (ex. LA Fitness). Plus you get complimentary training sessions. However, this location I will NEVER return to and its all because of their new GM Adam. I had a free pass and he was the one that I had been assigned to for my fitness test and 1st training session. I had already explained that I planned to join but he wouldn't stop the full court press of selling which I didnt like at all. I wanted to use my weeks free pass THEN join. He wanted me to give him money right then and there when he hadnt so much as given me a tour yet! Anyway, I told him I wanted to wait and then he starts asking when I get paid, is it a money situation, etc..if made me VERY uncomfortable.\n\n I went ahead with the training session and he knew in advance that Im not inactive but going to the gym is not something Ive done on a consistent basis in a very long time. Now I enjoyed the workout but from what others have told me..he pushed me way to hard for my first time out of the gate. My arms weren't sore, I know sore, Im okay with sore but they became weak for FIVE days, that I had trouble sleeping they had that irritable and restless feeling, and it hurt to use a freakin' date stamp at work! \n\nBut the reason Im not going back..I was surfing them online and saw how easy it was to sign up online so I did. That way I wouldnt have to worry about remembering voided checks etc.  Well I called Adam to let him know and he went off on me.. just short of yelling. \"Great, now I lose the commission the gym loses the points.. you can understand why Im upset right.\" and he went on for about 5 minutes. I was stunned at how unprofessional he was and he's the GM??? If they work on commission they should give you a heads up \"hey I know its easy to sign up online but we work on commission so I would appreciate it if you went through me if and when you choose to sign up\". I would have respected that. OR if when you sign up online it allows you to put in the name of the person you have been working with so it doesn't circumvent them. But I was floored and pissed that he came at me like that. \n\nPs. Of all the Pure Fitness this one is the smallest, visually unappealing and has the worst customer service. I did sign up and I love the one I go to now...but this one I will never step foot in again", "business_id": "u_F86yMy2iOVQXhLJoxj2A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Uug6tmVc7AokYUUJnaBqig", "review_id": "vSO6HALoT8ZW5urU8vWZZg", "text": "Pretty decent so far. \nI think the monthly trainings are great and Andrea has really helped me. I think I've lost about 7 lbs in the last week and a half. Usually they will try to upsell me on training which I thought at first was a little annoying, but I just advise them that I cannot and leave it at that. It doesn't bother me anymore. After using a machine we are to wipe it down for the next person. The problem with that is half the time the paper towel dispensers are empty...\n \nOne thing I suggest to them is to rent/buy the vacant suite next to it. The gym is growing and it probably would be a good thing to do. :)\n \nOverall I enjoy the gym and think the equipment is suitable.", "business_id": "u_F86yMy2iOVQXhLJoxj2A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ij6nIZVPwCvTXNUf6xf3tg", "review_id": "MWv7xVgY6xtHLjBGgnScFA", "text": "Been a Pure Fitness member (now part of LA Fitness) for years.  My 12 year old son works out there too as does my girlfriend.\n\nSmaller club, so be prepared, no seperate room for classes or any real ammenities.  Come here to work out....nothing more.  \n\nThe free training sessions are more to sell you personal training sessions at $65+ an hour....so use em if you need to but just say no.  \n\nThis place is all about revenue and not really about helping you so be pretty independent.", "business_id": "u_F86yMy2iOVQXhLJoxj2A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u-IdKmC7u9AFlypEPi_16g", "review_id": "dVLfHXDYayNNPKYtor2XuA", "text": "i like this place wasn't crowded they had most of what i needed for my lil girls b-day last minute and the associates were very helpful and prompt when assistance was needed i would return to this location for sure", "business_id": "ppoQDk5EQjOJBYNEzYp9Hw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "Tu7fklufJ78gbjLE_qX3ug", "text": "I thought that once I'd seen one Party City, I'd seen them all, but then I walked into this Party City. Everything here is organized and they seem to have a much larger selection of party items then some other Party Cities. The rows are themed based on boy themes, girl themes and adult themes. There is an entire candle aisle equipped even with color-specific candies (which are great for theme parties). They have an extensive costume aisle as well. All-in-all, this is going to be my new go-to Party City!", "business_id": "ppoQDk5EQjOJBYNEzYp9Hw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q6FaSZpCtVv7PXECwDL1bg", "review_id": "CY8f4i0UMd70p8_oq6Lm4Q", "text": "I was looking for graduation ideas for three of my students and was able to find everything I wanted here. I love the graduation cap box I found. The guy discounted it because it had a small dent.", "business_id": "ppoQDk5EQjOJBYNEzYp9Hw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jXp0eFDh_LNO8JfcGlV3pw", "review_id": "-9WxPMSmWBbQYOwSgd5eWQ", "text": "This Party City location is larger than it looks from the parking lot, and they seem to have everything that will fit your party needs. Be sure to sign up online for emailed discounts and special sales!", "business_id": "ppoQDk5EQjOJBYNEzYp9Hw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fl6oI21uXoxVMwfR6lFanQ", "review_id": "Qjm37GkdsJj65h3nngTD8Q", "text": "It's hhhuuuuggggeeee (that's what she said).\n\nYep, that is just what I said. This place is ginormous and yet it is always so organized that I can find what I am looking for, grab it, and skedaddle before I find something that I wasn't looking for and purchase it anyway (ugh, dang XX chromosones).\n\nAnyway, aisles are broken down by colors, gender, and themes. You can find anything and everything you could possibly need or didn't even know you needed for a party or event including: invitations, balloons, napkins, table cloths, straws, table ware, party favors (they have a candle aisle ), tiki torches, etc. Of course, Halloween time is ridiculously fun here, but they have these costumes year round which is great for those awesome theme parties you may encounter November - September. Need  a fog machine? They have one. How about a gallon of fake blood or liquid latex because you need to go balls to the wall for Halloween? Boom, done, Party City has it and their prices are pretty competitive!", "business_id": "ppoQDk5EQjOJBYNEzYp9Hw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xO2MH7G6RvmkgnMXH8HAiw", "review_id": "pyr9oeEhdFkvRRYcMZvCsA", "text": "It's a party city. It's a pretty big place, lots of good stuff for parties. I mean, it's a party store that specializes in party materials. I'd say over all, it suffices. Not horrific prices or great prices either. It's good enough!", "business_id": "ppoQDk5EQjOJBYNEzYp9Hw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ky9pQ8AKufvZ63IxR41jGg", "review_id": "JPxMBJrGfC-mDJYqQMOJGw", "text": "I can't believe I have not showed these guys and gals some love at Party city because they absolutely SAVED my Halloween in 2012. The wife and I cruised on the World's Largest Cruise ship (OASIS OF THE SEAS) back in October. Now what cruise would be complete without an awesome Halloween party.....and an AWESOME Halloween Costume. Well I had been searching for the Ultimate costume for about a month and half and my people at Party City really looked out for me. The costume I was in search of you ask? BANE....the BADASS in the last Batman Movie. I was really worried I wouldn't be able to get my hands on one before Halloween because I didn't know what size it would be and Party city was only getting a couple of them. Well I checked twice a week for about 5 weeks and when it finally arrived the guys saved one just for me. The costume FIT PERFECTLY......and  I was soooooooooo excited I didn't know what to do with myself.  When I wore it to the party onboard the Cruise ship I got RAVE REVIEWS. I was the ONLY person on board wearing that costume and that made it all the more sweeter. I couldn't thank these guys and gals enough for all there diligence and because of that they will always be my GO TO place for all of my party needs......wohoooooooooooo!!!! Eat, Drink and be Merry my Friends!!!!!", "business_id": "ppoQDk5EQjOJBYNEzYp9Hw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e8DXpXcwOPdP25hG2IGwog", "review_id": "TZY2T6RvxCkDw6plG_oMrA", "text": "Store isn't in a great area. Easy to find though which is good. Could be a little bigger inside. Some employees are nice, some aren't. Basically a hit or miss with them whenever you go in. Selection for things is pretty big though, especially the big selections for halloween costumes.", "business_id": "ppoQDk5EQjOJBYNEzYp9Hw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gzJpPaHN-NXBkAZcZri3hw", "review_id": "gM4mrVJrqdEcb3hmD2r6Dw", "text": "A helpful staff really makes an experience. This place rocks in the customer service arena!  \n\nGet this: I walked out of here not buying a single thing. I'm still excited to recommend this place. And it ALL stems back to the unbelievable service provided by employees and management. If you read no further, just know that there's a manager named Drew who can work magic. \n\nWaiting days before a Halloween party I popped in to shop for a costume. I must have asked for a pair of costumes to try on *at least* eight times. (I was there a little over two hours. Yes. It took me that long to find suitable attire. I wanted something that covered my panties. Ok?)\n\nNo matter who greeted me with a walkie talkie (to take my dubious outfit requests) it was with a smile. The turnaround time to pull a costume was super fast! The staff accepting my castoffs did not blink an eye. (Yes, I tried on the \"Officer Rita\" and \"Peacock Bunny\".)\n\nI mean, I *tried* to fold everything back into a neatly organized envelope. Buuuut no. Who am I kidding? I can't wrap presents in the best of circumstances. \n\nAfter FINALLY settling on Robin (from Batman and Robin) I asked for the accessories so I could checkout. \n\nMajor bummer. Turns out someone had pulled a five finger discount. I was holding the last XL and had no belt, cape or cute little slip on gloves. I asked to speak to a manager and Drew popped out faster than a bunny during a magic show.\n\nDrew offered a myriad of options.\n- He dug up a smaller size & offered to provide those accessories w/the XL\n- He called around to other stores to check inventory\n\nI tried on the smaller sized belt. No dice. (I'm built like a tank w/o a waist.)\n\nDrew then offered to sell me the costume + accessories at a 40% discount. (So I wouldn't have to drive so far out of my zone. I hate driving.)\n\nIn the end I drove over to another Party City. Drew jotted down the address, directions (which is kind of cute given smartphone GPS) and the name of the managers over at the other store + the phone #. When I picked up my costume I was treated like a bar buddy. The manager there had ALL of my information was waiting with my Robin.\n\nThat's customer service. \nThat's awesome.", "business_id": "ppoQDk5EQjOJBYNEzYp9Hw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "itn1IcuJSiFb8z34Zv5yGQ", "review_id": "2B436ph3XNhE9CJRtYL10g", "text": "Friendly and helpful staff.  They have everything you can possibly imagine.  No complaints.....oh and there's a candy buffet that catches your eye right when you walk into the store, so I bought myself some sour Smarties you don't come across too often along with a some greasepaint I came into the store for.", "business_id": "ppoQDk5EQjOJBYNEzYp9Hw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "41_MPy-yK5ZPBrud9igjHg", "review_id": "ErBo1Hd_VkjvaxWFRVe5eg", "text": "I want to give a shout out to Sam who works filling up balloons. She is an amazing and dedicated employee. I came in on Monday to get three balloons made for a photo shoot and she went above and beyond to help me create the look I was trying to achieve. Sam seriously spent a solid 30 minutes with me and was so kind. \nI greatly appreciated this excellent customer service.", "business_id": "ppoQDk5EQjOJBYNEzYp9Hw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7Jj3K9V8cTwnRHAjfxfaqw", "review_id": "Och25b4QtST-jZ6ADi12Kg", "text": "There are lots of children's resale shops in the Valley to choose from, and I've been to most, but the first time I visited Other Mothers will be the last time.  My first impression walking in the doors is that Goodwill has better looking stuff and in better shape.  The stroller selection is decent, but a little overpriced for what you get. The clothing section of the store is a mess of tall racks that you can't even see over and is not very enticing at all. \n\nMy main gripe is that I brought in several items that were in great condition (a contrast to their selections) and I received an insulting meager amount for said items.  Secondly, they are very slow at evaluating and pricing the items that I was immediately handed a pick up slip and told that I would have to come back at 4PM for my cash (It was 11AM).  For an almost new, great condition baby swing, for example, don't expect to get more than 15 bucks for it.  Moments later after bringing in the rest of my items, I was then told that I would have to wait two hours more to come back and pick up my cash or credit.  The reason?  Because other people were bringing in stuff too.  So, if you believe in first come, first served, understand that Other Mothers doesn't believe in this simple courteous policy.", "business_id": "ZqCZMNfoHUMIqp3gf6NxFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U8sTNAAeq3tvF4RD2egN1A", "review_id": "b43YxS8CPChFfJueyNo40Q", "text": "I can't believe there aren't 100 other reviews on here! This place was THE WORST! I will not return here nor will I reccomend it! I walked it with 2 bags full. I went to the back where there were 2 employees finishing up with another lady. I should've taken it as a hint when the lady said \" No I'll just take my stuff and sell it on Craigslist. I can get more out of it that way!\" I stayed to wait it out. Big mistake! The lady left with her stuff. The 2 employees didn't even acknowledge me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Instead they proceeded to talk crap about the lady that just left! Their exact words \"What makes them think we even care? Take it or leave it. I don't care\" Hello! I was standing there! They still didn't speak to me as I got up and left! Other mothers! You suck! Hire people who CARE....who WANT to work!!!!!!!! I went to Kid To Kid on Tatum & Thunderbird.....SO MUCH BETTER!", "business_id": "ZqCZMNfoHUMIqp3gf6NxFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I55Rpu1ECGtMI7aQb-FCbg", "review_id": "wjaljvP6_j4ayj0kEiSgvg", "text": "Yes, you have to dig here but the stuff is good and beyond kids - womens, mens, maternity, a wide selection of books, toys are more.  The five is because the prices are the best for the selection and more so, if you are looking to resell your stuff, this places takes the most stuff at the best prices I've seen.", "business_id": "ZqCZMNfoHUMIqp3gf6NxFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HQmgkYkDsUP_DPDv5HQl3w", "review_id": "Jr7d7fr07SnXbsbHkJfvYg", "text": "I hate this store and the ONE on bell !!!!!!  They rip you off , when you trade in .... always messy , always all over the place NEVER AGAIN !!!", "business_id": "ZqCZMNfoHUMIqp3gf6NxFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o9AY9z2h3BaO1jxG1-okEQ", "review_id": "zkKPQZKmzDdj0ERwNl27-Q", "text": "Visited the store on 32nd Street in Phoenix today...The only good thing I have to say is that the prices are super cheap. If you can handle a really dirty store, with a really dirty floor, you can find some great deals.\n\nPersonally, I'd rather pay a little more and get a clean shopping experience. Also, we had to look through a lot of WalMart clothing as well to find any upscale bargains.", "business_id": "ZqCZMNfoHUMIqp3gf6NxFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PS0lCxjGNeUrKxYSdpW-Aw", "review_id": "gDCg4hPUxDiPCwGG7MnXgg", "text": "I got my first Violin at AZ Music when I was in about third grade. The staff and assortment of instruments and supplies were very impressive. I always came back to get sheet music and new strings and eventually a new violin. They have a huge selection of band and orchestra instruments as well as a few electric guitars. Don't let the small shop scare you away, just ask the staff, they probably have what you are looking for.", "business_id": "SOMIalSJTUb2yGCe4mhg-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VD-RoEyU02NGG7655PMfSA", "review_id": "uOIXofZfemQxMEfoaqNF1g", "text": "The staff at AZ Music is awesome.  My son needed some luthier work done on his electric hollow body guitar and we took it to their shop.  They sent it off to their luthier in Prescott, and told me honestly, that the likelihood it could be repaired was slim (the neck was badly cracked after an accidental fall on a concrete floor).  It took almost three months, but the guitar came back better than new.  You can barely see the work, and the luthier had to do all hand repair (custom rebuilding of the neck).  In the meantime, they sold my son a very good guitar for him to use while his was being repaired.  They gave us a great deal, and were exceptionally kind to him (since he felt so bad about dropping his other guitar).  We think this shop is great.  Don't let the location or the condition of the store fool you.  The guys all have been there for years, all are excellent musicians, and will work with you to find the right equipment to meet your needs.", "business_id": "SOMIalSJTUb2yGCe4mhg-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MDXFmAbAyh7HNpCAxmUkcw", "review_id": "O5m4eFuHQmEncEkOdAMFKQ", "text": "I have been to this store during the week and on weekends and it was empty both times. One of the staff told me that if it wasn't for the thriving music lessons that the store probably wouldn't be open because of the economic downturn. That would be a shame because this is a pretty nice music store. I build cigar box guitars and I've found some pretty good deals on parts because they have an in house repair shop. I hope the mom and pop music stores like this survive today's economy!\n\n\ntattooedaxe.com", "business_id": "SOMIalSJTUb2yGCe4mhg-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aIbwrnrP4kTufADO-jGZxA", "review_id": "uN8k7Xy-yvC-g1VnvuerrQ", "text": "We stopped in here the other night because my son's saxophone needed repairs. I expected to drop it off, but they were able to fix right then, which was great. Quick, friendly service.", "business_id": "SOMIalSJTUb2yGCe4mhg-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xCY9C6KN9xTDzKrow9iivQ", "review_id": "WKYjg7VVrtfqwTni32Tmcg", "text": "I buy a lot of the small things I need here like springs and other hardware for my drums. The guys are all good and they like to work with you, they give me good deals all the time. Always good to buy local.", "business_id": "SOMIalSJTUb2yGCe4mhg-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VDRYPEY-zSs3pbetLkGiiw", "review_id": "RJ9FOT2A_r2kQ2aO8dZtLw", "text": "Open on weekends, incl. Sundays! Yay! \nKnowledgeable guitar teachers! Yay!\nMore reasonable lesson fees! Yay!\nAcross the street from the movie theater! Yay!\nConvenient location w/ plenty of parking! Yay!\n\nSkip the other place a couple blocks away and go here.", "business_id": "SOMIalSJTUb2yGCe4mhg-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wqQ-50Sjf9ol3SYaPbA1YQ", "review_id": "-rss-bHzWMT_Q0CiSEBZ0Q", "text": "Friendly people great prices!", "business_id": "SOMIalSJTUb2yGCe4mhg-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UE_ECdDpHjCwhkddrQ6Oow", "review_id": "rKLDQQ-MvdOP5eOyYEWPRA", "text": "It's hard to get a music store right and also make money at it. I've worked in music stores, taught in music stores and am a music teacher. AZ Music does it right. There aren't many like this around any more. \n\n*The employees are friendly and quick to educate you about anything you may wish to know. \n\n*The repair facility is top notch. Don't be scared away by the $50 bench fee for pro audio repairs. I had my Mackie amplifier repaired here. Rex is the master and it was a pleasure to shake his hand.\n\n*They offer lessons which are the bread and butter of most music stores these days and I've heard great things from students and parents about their staff in that respect.\n\n*They are fair priced and do special orders.\n\nLong story short, GO TO AZ MUSIC!", "business_id": "SOMIalSJTUb2yGCe4mhg-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2A1_Thu5gkicZkfltQCXWQ", "review_id": "pndK7TbZcRkDwN-qOifviQ", "text": "Don't waste your time at Guitar Center they will rob you. This is why i come here where i can haggle and get a few deals and have some good conversation in regards to music etc... I really wish there were more places like this one. Oh and by the way if your child is interested in learning how to play an instrument they also give private lessons as well", "business_id": "SOMIalSJTUb2yGCe4mhg-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w1PcrHDzrlZf3Qw34-HB_Q", "review_id": "KWlYszJBa6gTFZPEmSdpug", "text": "TERRRRIBLE!!!!! RUDE SERVICE!\nFirst of all when i was checking out the guy asks me if I'm a illegal immigrant. (yet i speak perfect english) then he starts this whole rant about illegal immigrants stealing jobs and robbing America's economy. \nSecond a complete rip off on repairs. They don't give you an estimate for the job before hand either, the repair was supposed to be done in a week it took then 2 and a half weeks. \nWILL NEVER GO HERE AGAIN!!", "business_id": "SOMIalSJTUb2yGCe4mhg-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qeAq-su0thEKChp0hZHtDQ", "review_id": "NP3Ds_5pzMyvTsbwHchtJw", "text": "Horrible!! In September 2013, we took my daughter's Yamaha trumpet in for a minor repair. In January, they still had not repaired it. In February, when we returned again not only had it NOT been repaired, they had somehow caved in one of the valves. They did not charge us, but in no way did they offer to try to make it better or even apologize for the additional damage they did. A completely shameful way to do business. Customer beware.", "business_id": "SOMIalSJTUb2yGCe4mhg-A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TD96-CLt1HpqDF06SLZwZQ", "review_id": "R0oTcRElNKr3aQdsL86pPg", "text": "Helpful staff! This is what I like to see!!! Love the selection and the staff was very great in helping me and my Auntie find what we needed :D", "business_id": "Epv7izDWH2RslObhQCYvhQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WQxbkBR-XN8Fze4aTB690g", "review_id": "s56lo3sB8LeQzkc9oDOuCw", "text": "Easy location, really helpful employees, and everywhere I looked was fully stocked. My only complaint is that the store is small and has so much product. Customers tend to \"hog\" an area so you can barely get by or grab what you want. It's strange! The woman ringing me out was really cool, I asked her what kind of bleach she recommended and instead of what I had brought up, she found me a cheaper and better solution!", "business_id": "Epv7izDWH2RslObhQCYvhQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fl6oI21uXoxVMwfR6lFanQ", "review_id": "2hyhiizipZQHgOXTui1kTQ", "text": "I don't know what I would do without Sally's! I love the professional hair and nail products they offer to the general public that you can't find at Ulta or similar stores. They carry profesional hair color brands such as: Wella, Ion, Clairol, as well as other hair needs such as extensions, brushes, shampoo, conditioners, and removers. One can also find anything and everything you need to give your self a professional manicure or pedicure. Color brands that they carry include China Glaze and Fingerpaints. You can also find other manicure goodies like buffers, seperaters, clippers (and other tools), and nail art/jewelry. There is also tons of artificial nail systems including acrylics, gels, and wraps. \n\nThis location always seems to have what I'm looking for in-stock, which is nice because the two Sally's store closest to me are really far apart.  I also find that the staff here is more friendly and willing to help you with any questions you might have while also letting you do your own thing. I've noticed that they also have a pretty decent selection of Gelish nail colors, but the price for the size is pretty pricey.", "business_id": "Epv7izDWH2RslObhQCYvhQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vnVvX27Bq0miGqdNJGSA_Q", "review_id": "XDzP-_rN-7VQ4QGVYrtr0w", "text": "I came into this Sally's at 8:30pm (30 minutes before they close) because of a coloring Catastrophe. The two girls working rolled their Eyes when they saw a customer had entered the store. They Were already counting the drawer as if it were 5 min. Till close. I had questions And was Ignored even though there was no one else in the store. My roots were the same color as Ronald McDonald's for pete's sake!! Ladies help me out here!!!?? I love Sally's but this location really let me down.", "business_id": "Epv7izDWH2RslObhQCYvhQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rPGZttaVjRoVi3GYbs62cg", "review_id": "sJJV7FhQ5J3X0tpaNbkaAw", "text": "I take my pup here every month or so to be groomed.  The ladies that work there are nice and good with the animals and the price is right.  \n\nThe downside is that the staff can be a bit disorganized.", "business_id": "dlqQuSgAjoP_S6bqFrRsvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2006-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bQqG8HEC5DuPp158TLo6sw", "review_id": "MEXbAfU19BDR17ddDQRVkA", "text": "Not sure what the other reviewers mean by the staff seems disorganized. I have not had any problems. The 5 stars is for Laurelle, but I do like the fact that this is a cage free groomer. Each dog gets their own walled off space, where they can be close to the groomers.  I have taken my high-maintence, needy Golden to Laurelle since 2005. She has such a great manner in dealing with dogs that are nervous. She is gentle and caring and understands my dog's needs with separation anxiety when I drop her off. My dog has allergies and she lets me bring in my own shampoo. I referred friends to Laurelle and they love her work and some are still clients since 2006!\nI have never used the other ladies' services but they are all just wonderful. There is no doubt they all love dogs!\nAs of January 2011, they no longer take debit or credit cards as the bank fees have gotten too high for this small business. Cash or check only.", "business_id": "dlqQuSgAjoP_S6bqFrRsvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JNfR68wvXOCt0Toy9OBfDg", "review_id": "nOePio380cVfJ1rUhL8cQg", "text": "The price is right!  The staff is attentive and caring.  Tina does an excellent job on our dogs and also has helpful tips with our dogs.  \n\nMickey has been going here for several years and goes in looking like a pound puppy leaving looking like a show dog!  Minnie our newest addition has gone in a few times and each time she looks fantastic!  They even put a feather in her hair and she's gotten alot of compliments!\n\nDogs should'n't be caged and the cubbies that they have--I feel make our dogs feel more comfortable when they are a little shaky from being left in a somewhat foreign environment.  \n\nA++++", "business_id": "dlqQuSgAjoP_S6bqFrRsvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mm0YQQfr6RoE2CaYmyOwgA", "review_id": "r62H8pS2q4q0RPq78R744Q", "text": "I have been taking my german shepherd rescue to Lorelle at the Critter Corral for years now.  Being a rescue she can be quite skittish when she is around strange people or other dogs but Lorelle is amazing with her and does everything she can to make her comfortable.  Additionally, Kaya (my shepherd) always comes home shiny, clean and happy.  And the best part for me is no more shedding for another month! The other staff members are always very nice when I come in as well.   I highly recommend.", "business_id": "dlqQuSgAjoP_S6bqFrRsvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_CNfttfutmSqHCSs5YrJkA", "review_id": "dpmTq01nQkGVuCcSa6ViHg", "text": "Tina, from Critter Corral Pet Grooming on North 32nd Street in Phoenix, groomed my scaredy cat Max.  This is a quiet shop (no barking or whining when I was there with beautifully groomed dogs that were so happy and darling), and the lovely groomers who work their own tails off.  Very professional.  Tina groomed Max so cute that he knew it and was strutting his stuff when we got home!  Excellent shop!", "business_id": "dlqQuSgAjoP_S6bqFrRsvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bU8Y_V_XM2Q92BypYUsDZA", "review_id": "p6WvkJG27WPrf1iNqogn_Q", "text": "My friend recommended this place, she's been bringing her dog here for 2 years. I have had dogs for over 20 years but never actually needed a groomer until now. The place was already full when we arrived at 8am, such cute dogs & they all seemed happy...not scared or mistreated. There was a bunch of people working...not disorganized at all. \nTerri was who I was referred to, she's the owner too. She was great with my little Athena!! Treated her like she was her own. She just needed a trim by her eyes & her nails cut...but to me that was alot for a 1st visit, cuz she didn't know them yet. But im told she did well. She looks great! I didn't catch the other ladies name that worked there, but she was great with Athena also. They even put a cute pink bow in her hair....super cute!!\nGreat people...great price...great quality of service! We will be going back & referring them as well. \nThank You!!", "business_id": "dlqQuSgAjoP_S6bqFrRsvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GdRoHFJ17v-DAnm8-f3qJA", "review_id": "1Y3ZrJEKddqWqecITzqkcw", "text": "We really like taking our dog here. The owner Terry is our groomer, and she does an excellent job taking care of our dog. When are dog gets there, she seems happy to walk in and take a seat. When we come back to pick her up, she looks relaxed, as well as a nice haircut. We have been going here for about over a year now, very pleased!", "business_id": "dlqQuSgAjoP_S6bqFrRsvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AaRfvxxghELtGzX59BTAww", "review_id": "qT1tKECFxL_wSNa3sL4hvw", "text": "My pom puppy was in desperate need of a good grooming because his puppy fluff and adult hair had turning into quite the tangle. I called on a Saturday afternoon figuring they would be booked as the last 5 places I called were. Terri, the owner, said she could squeeze us in if we could make it in within an hour! We only live about 5 minutes away so we headed over. The minute we walked in the door I felt like we found the perfect place. I had only been to the petsmart grooming and the Critter Corral had a very at home feeling, with ladies who were really guniune dog lovers doing the grooming. Terri way very nice and actually a pom owner herself so I felt like my baby was in good hands. I wanted to keep his hair long but I wanted him to be comfortable in the summer so I was considering a short cut, which i deep down didn't want to do for fear of damaging his coat, and Terri suggested that a short cut probably wouldn't be the best idea if since I loved his long hair, we agreed on keeping him long, but trimming him where necessary. We dropped him off and ran a few errands and he was ready in about 3 hours. He looks so cute!! So soft! and he smells wonderful. Terri did the best job getting his really bad undercoat tangles out, which will make it so much easier for me to keep up with the at home brushing. He even had a cute little bandana on when we went home; which I left on for the day because he looked so dang cute in it! The price was also beyond reasonable! Highly recommend the ladies of the Critter Corral to your fur babies, we will 100% be back for all of our future groomings! Thank you, Terri!", "business_id": "dlqQuSgAjoP_S6bqFrRsvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3tPUKfuUOjI2mOxGKvcPEA", "review_id": "xE3JRIu3RSBXP_ACT28G7g", "text": "I love this place and they were so great with my cat. I wanted her to be groomed like a lion and they did an awesome job. I will be a returning customer!", "business_id": "dlqQuSgAjoP_S6bqFrRsvA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "cSn6jREL_UIjT6x8FYZErw", "text": "I heard they sell the Westin Heavenly Bed (well, the version of it) and they do and we bought it Sunday at 5:30pm, they said they could deliver it that night!  HOLY COW!  That's awesome.  Even though we had it delivered the next day, we were very impressed with the same day delivery option.\n\nMichael Christie was our guy, he was knowledgable and professional.  Not a salesy type of guy and we liked that about him.  \n\nThere were many options to choose from in all price ranges.  As we were matress shopping, we found it a bit odd to be laying around on different mattresses in public and discussing what we liked and didn't like about each one-- but in Mattress Firm, it wasn't as odd feeling as some of the other stores we hit up that day.\n\nBuying a new mattress feels like the best thing we have done in a long time.... the one we picked out is AWESOME so far.  The price is pretty hard to beat BUT if we see that exact same mattress for a cheaper price at their store or any other store, they will refund the difference PLUS 10%.  \n\nThe delivery guys set it up in less than 15 minutes and gave us the 5-8pm time slot and arrived just a bit after 5pm-- loved that.  I hate sitting around and waiting and waiting.\n\nIf all goes well, we won't need to buy a new one in at least 15 years so let's hope I don't review another mattress store until then.\n\nBTW, the Heavenly Bed knock off is a Simmons Beautyrest Classic.  They say it is the same bed but without the Westin tags on it.  We got the upgraded one for a bit more firmness and the pillowtop.  I want to lay on it all day.  \n\nSweet Dreams.", "business_id": "QfsO7GHhBlgOOYwDEVumkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Tpk9X046N7BhnEp2lPZm-Q", "review_id": "S-i3JnNPS-5iWI8w6eOW6w", "text": "THis is for the Brand New location 4747 E. Bell Road. (Bell and Tatum blvd). I am happy to review this location. I recently needed a full size mattress for a guest room and was on limited budget. The mgr here (John) really worked with me to find a comfortable mattress at a great price. I shopped the dump and sleep america and found them both to be overpriced and dirty facilities.\nBest thing is trying the mattress. I layed next to my little boy while he played games on my phone. I wanted to make sure no numb spots after laying for 10 minutes. They were super helpful!", "business_id": "QfsO7GHhBlgOOYwDEVumkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kRaOMXtPOszrd-Gix9wpRg", "review_id": "hnCNB2GqWc1437dRmVafvg", "text": "Unbelievable!  Within 2 weeks I have had 2 great experiences with the store manager and the interim store manager. I bought the wrong bed and box springs for my 88 year old mother. I went back today and the interim manager, Jacob Tinsley, was superb. Jacob demonstrated the utmost professionalism in supporting my problem, his competence in communicating and understanding his inventory, and took every precaution possible to ensure all of our transactions were complete and accurate. With Jacob's support, I bought another set for my mother and kept the great buy I relieved last week. I would recommend Mattress Firm to anyone, and especially Jacob. \n\nJust when you thought it couldn't get any better, because I had asked for Clyde, the store manager that was in vacation, Jacob credited the sale to him. Every company should have a Jacob on their sales team. Thank you!", "business_id": "QfsO7GHhBlgOOYwDEVumkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Mu-SsGqShMhQBh_-jLV0tw", "review_id": "sJ5Y1STulTS7RKoyvoxX9A", "text": "This isn't the right location, as mine up in Cave Creek was not listed. I have nothing but great things to say about this company. I brought my car in with a bad battery. They checked, it was under warranty. They replaced it on the spot, and there was no charge. They pulled it out and put the new one in, right in the parking lot. I strongly recommend this company.", "business_id": "r5GJ2rg06tSCdaN_2aKEtw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EiFJgs96sgvGGT9wHF7huw", "review_id": "08Keyd_43GhMrFuNamhoWw", "text": "Amber has helped me a couple of times in person and she's great - very friendly and knowledgeable.  \n\nShe performed a complimentary check on my alternator and sold me the replacement part that I was sure I needed.  A week later it turned out that it wasn't the alternator (not her fault all she did was tell me the reading - I was going by a diagnosis from Sears :-( \n\nI brought back the part with my receipt and was immediately given credit back to my card - easy-peasy!\n\nI like that the store employs a couple of women.  Virtually everyone I've dealt with (male or female ;-) is very nice, professional and happy to help or answer questions.  \n\nThe amazing part is that the store is open until 10 pm most nights (check for exact hours) -- so convenient for those of us that turn into \"vampires\" in the scalding Phoenix summer heat!\n\nJust now Bobby helped me by confirming that my new parts had come in -- nice guy!\n\nI'm paying off my car loan this month and already things are flaking out so i expect to need more help in the future and I'm definitely grateful that this OReilly store is almost right around the corner - I'll be back!", "business_id": "r5GJ2rg06tSCdaN_2aKEtw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "beamUjLjPj-aJw7_33VlxA", "review_id": "FQjuU2TkoeUpsblgpEpOOA", "text": "Super helpful staff. Glen looked up my part, told me the different pricing, and then switched out the part for me. Awesome!", "business_id": "r5GJ2rg06tSCdaN_2aKEtw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "APYc5utwzwVZrFAMv__nSg", "review_id": "IgkVj-FZwXg5ww7c2RmNnw", "text": "Awesome staff here, brought my wife's Frontier in when her HID lamps went kaput and we were helped by Timothy and Danni, who were very helpful with picking out a new pair of 'civilian' headlights as well as a new engine air filter. Would definitely go back.", "business_id": "r5GJ2rg06tSCdaN_2aKEtw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VD-RoEyU02NGG7655PMfSA", "review_id": "9IQBeIR4NCe9RoIx11ahFQ", "text": "Can you beat a $2 buck car wash?  So you have to do it yourself, c'mon Man, get sudsy and do your own car (shout out to all your high rollers who pay Danny's for their luxury wash)!  Weiss Guys on 40th Street is a T-bird secret.  Tucked away next to Circle K, it offers self serve and a drive through wash.  Always clean and neat, well-stocked, and with very friendly service.  If you pay for the drive-thru, make sure to give the guys a couple bucks for their hard work.  They do a great job drying your car off and deserve the cash.", "business_id": "RpJCV0Qb5ymnL6xvPc7e8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "noVEeq-9TiYiQB2dGBRt3A", "review_id": "HaMzde_fnM3JXNo1nouc4Q", "text": "Even a gun dryer, perfect for motorcycles!", "business_id": "RpJCV0Qb5ymnL6xvPc7e8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tlOCEZXsDMrC2eBD0CUANw", "review_id": "NOFhdWVCFL96O3-3A0MzqA", "text": "I wrote a big scathing story, but decided just to put it simply.\n\nTheir water is cold. Go somewhere else if you need/want warm water to rinse your car or undercarriage.", "business_id": "RpJCV0Qb5ymnL6xvPc7e8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a3RqzVaS4FL-MlQfkuEPdg", "review_id": "aB9_g5KbX3bG_elDPA6lsw", "text": "I went here for the Dog Wash. IT is very nice and works great. It did not take long to get my dog cleaned. You do not need shampoo. Here is what is included: \nTearless Shampoo\nOatmeal Shampoo\nVet Grade Shampoo\nConditioner\nWarm Water Rinse\nTub Disinfectant\nDe Skunk Deodorizer\nBlow Dryer\n\nI highly recommend it and will be back.", "business_id": "RpJCV0Qb5ymnL6xvPc7e8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PS0lCxjGNeUrKxYSdpW-Aw", "review_id": "D9TYZ0JmoMOPWd9FVnDXow", "text": "With having a car comes a lot of annoying responsibility. Tires are definitely an annoying responsibility. \n\nDiscount tries to make things as easy and painless for you as possible, which I appreciate. Sure I LIKE my car, but I'm not one of those people who is obsessed with it. Because I know practically nothing about cars, I appreciate how you can bring your car to Discount and have them check your tires without an appointment to make sure everything is OK. Also when I have had to bring it in they have always been very fast and the guys working there do great customer service. Although they work as fast as they can, I would have someone come with you in a separate car so you can escape for an hour out of the oil smelling lobby with no recent magazines.", "business_id": "QGOztEZthxVG0R_Ns5__xw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MUHoBFzwRoXpCpgYSN8KRA", "review_id": "CTcxjKWlDigu7xDm9TRroQ", "text": "NEVER go here.  This place will rip you off eventually.  I sent a friend here who knows little about cars - she told me the customer service reps were making prank calls to other stores as she was waiting for service.  THEN they installed the wrong size tire on her car - four of them, in fact, which could have damaged her struts.  WHY?!?!?  \n\nAfter her experience here, I realized that they had failed to follow basic instructions of mine when I had bought several new tires, with the end result that I drove around for six months with no spare tire (partially my fault, of course, I should've checked that the tire floating around my trunk held air - I might've noticed the large gaping hole in the tire at some point).  I hereby resolve never to return to Discount Tire.  Apparently, they're managed by Neanderthals.", "business_id": "QGOztEZthxVG0R_Ns5__xw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "VZ4mMMnCgs1GbKeS6sYQ5g", "review_id": "781mjGobY2MgkxNQNlDGwg", "text": "This review is a tough one for me. For years and years I have hated discount tire- not as a customer but as a small business competitor. I owned a repair shop up until about 5 years ago and grew to despise all that they represented, kind of like the Wal-Mart of the tire world. Nevertheless in the interest of an honest review here goes:\n\nThe wife's car got a flat last night, too late to do anything about it, I threw the spare (which I ALWAYS check the pressure on) on and drove it home. Looked up online last night and found the tire I needed in stock at this location. \n\nCalled this morning 10 minutes before they opened and actually got a helpful employee who confirmed they had the tire. It was my plan to just drop the loose wheel off and swing back in a few hours to get it and put it back on myself. When I got there I walked in, placed my order, paid my bill and went to get the wheel and leave it by their door. The salesman jumped out from behind the counter, threw on some gloves and took the wheel around for me- nice... this is something I would have done for a customer. \n\nHe brought it around and told me that it would only be about 20 minutes or so and I could wait- Sweet, maybe my day is not totally screwed this early in the morning. I sit down, call the wife, try not to take too much credit for getting this whole thing sorted out quickly and wait :)\n\nThe icing on the cake of my story- the guy takes my keys, pulls the car around, puts the wheel on, puts away the spare and checks the pressure and torque on all of the remaining wheels- Also something I would have done in the past. \n\nAll in all a really good experience, and on top of it all, they did it cheaper than I could have done it by calling up anyone I still know in the business. Damn you and your great prices, quick service and streamlined processes!!!\n\nAnyway, in my honest opinion, they are hard to beat.", "business_id": "QGOztEZthxVG0R_Ns5__xw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GyFmGA5UQZ4pXdx1lUH86g", "review_id": "Cv-nSFKXYuFXU_8K8C7lKQ", "text": "we didn't buy our tires here, but they fixed the leak anyway. for free. and they're nice. i like that. with our other cars, discount has provided a great warranty and a decent price.  i regret buying tires for my civic somewhere else ... with them i got a bad warranty and bad service. discount really is a-ok by me.", "business_id": "QGOztEZthxVG0R_Ns5__xw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VZ4mMMnCgs1GbKeS6sYQ5g", "review_id": "XHD_T33mHYBYAEgUnlsQjg", "text": "Discount is just damn good at what they do. Called at 8am, showed up at 8:45am, drove off with 2 new tires mounted & balanced at 9:15am. And they had the best price I found. Seriously, the place is one big machine.", "business_id": "QGOztEZthxVG0R_Ns5__xw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xNp2p0z8936WWQLtOFNRDg", "review_id": "3JG3Krq2rMNpWHdiPcNTvQ", "text": "They run a tight scam.\n\nWalked in one day and got a quote for two tires. I was specific... only two tires no extra 38 for free\" replacement, no lifetime spin balancing etc., want the two tires on the front as I have a front wheel drive.  Made an apt to come in the next day. \n\nNext day. Come in new guy to talk to. He is an cold  and curt. Okay, fine what ever. He runs my ticket. He rushes me through the questions..I tell him I want two tires on the front. Currently the tire on my left front will need to be discarded. The spare has a puncture and needs a plug but leave it as the spare.\n\nSimple right?\n\nWrong.\n\nHe argues with me about putting new tires on the front of my car cites handling issues in rain. He then gives me quote and shows me where to pay. I did so. Assuming I was paying a higher price because of the plug.\n\nI wait an hour- so much for the 40 minutes speech I was given. Then my car way not pulled up like everyone else but was parked. I am taken in side when..conveniently there were no other customers in the store. \n\nONLY then given my actual receipt! I am charged well over 100 that was quoted to me the day before and the man talking to me is the one who I talked with yesterday. I look at it and tell him...I did not ask for free replacement insurance. So he took it off. \n\nI was so mad I left.\n\nThen once home I take another look at the receipt because the numbers did not add up ... To bad the store was closed!\n\n\nAnd add to that...no record that my spare had its plug. Nor if it was put on the car or kept as a spare. \n\nIn fact when I called the next day no one knew if it  had been fixed. I was told to come in and they would check it out. So I have to spend more of my time to get something accomplished that should have been taken care of in the first place.\n\nRush you in, rush you out. High energy. Charming pressure sales tactics. Quick and dirty hoping to make money on the insurance.\n\nGuard your wallet.\n\nI am less than impressed and will never go to this store or this chain again.", "business_id": "QGOztEZthxVG0R_Ns5__xw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cXnWZPcrtHjKXbcNzulg2A", "review_id": "lj5Ytq0meHcwtRzD9tApKg", "text": "If you are hard on your vehicles, buy the lifetime tire  balance and rotation for $ 50.00.", "business_id": "QGOztEZthxVG0R_Ns5__xw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "x3be6uxIqd9Dypu-o9KsKg", "review_id": "CcFna7hJAw5Tj-9ZDYRsyA", "text": "Things just don't go my way. I'm not having a good day, I pulled a muscle in my back while camping, and I now have to go to the doctors. Bummer. Just like playing Park & Shop when I was a kid, you try to do as many shopping stops in as little time as possible. Tire slowly leaking and needs repair, Doc office, Wallyworld, Lunch (these four all within walking distance, and I get to checkin at multiple on Mobile Yelp) hooray!\n\nNot only do I have a nail in one tire (really three in that one) and they point out I have a very bad bald tire that needs to be replaced. Where am I gonna come up with this money? Well Pain in my back is now Pain in my ass, but the guys were very helpful, great on customer service. Chuck worked well above expected out of a nightmare'ish situation, and I'm glad I take both of our vehicles to Discount.", "business_id": "QGOztEZthxVG0R_Ns5__xw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eJuwXskIZgYONY5V5gyJsA", "review_id": "UEq4Vz_PZDR86HsC6DFEtg", "text": "I'd give 5 stars if the waits were better. When a woman needs any kind of car service from a wash to maintenance, she cringes & would rather plot her own death than deal with the bs that will surely ensue. The guys at this location are great and make me rethink offing myself. Sure, things haven't always been perfect but overall, they're honest, sincere, & don't talk to me like I'm an idiot. I appreciate that. Tires are expensive and you get what you pay for with quality and longevity but these guys give great service regardless of how much you're spending. Glad this location is my neighborhood Discount Tire.", "business_id": "QGOztEZthxVG0R_Ns5__xw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xXrZmRz32L7lIFBdR7AX4Q", "review_id": "4ZXxH820V33cQmunWImXoQ", "text": "10/7/11: I really appreciate when people take time to help you understand what your options are. Second tire problem in one month so I wasn't too happy to be there. They repaired it, and I got tire protection for life of these tires :) No hype. Just good people doing work. \n\n12/7/11: back again and glad I got the tire protection.", "business_id": "QGOztEZthxVG0R_Ns5__xw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "thdVzCfKx-DV0zYWqId3pw", "review_id": "DCktTkGI5xMZJK9smoB2Ow", "text": "The customer service at this Discount Tire Company is second to none.  The staff is extremely friendly and helpful.  The shop wasn't very busy when I pulled up, and one of the guys walked up to greet me at my vehicle.  An unnecessary, but very appreciated gesture.\n\nMy fianc\u00e9's Jeep had her tires replaced at this location earlier in the year.  Recently, the tire pressure light kept coming on even after the tires were filled.  Since I had the day off, I took it back to have Discount Tire check out the tires, and see if there was a slow leak or any other flaw.  The tires had been filled this morning, so the light was off.  They tested and inspected them but couldn't find anything.  The mechanic mounted them slightly higher than usual, and told me to bring the suv back if it happened again.  Not only was this free of charge and done in less than a half hour, but they also didn't treat me like I was an idiot wasting their time.\n\nWhen we had the tires replaced earlier this year, it was also cheap and quick.  I'm definitely taking my car here when its tires go.", "business_id": "QGOztEZthxVG0R_Ns5__xw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GZ8SFGydLYKfVQGBu2BvPA", "review_id": "MsCayjGJCoBYoyiKTaUjGA", "text": "Been here twice after nightmares at Fletcher's, and the guys here always take great care of me. Great prices, EXCELLENT customer service and the waits aren't too bad. I will only come here for my automobile needs from now on. Definitely recommend.", "business_id": "QGOztEZthxVG0R_Ns5__xw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "khPlizt3ava1xkbtAxHQnw", "review_id": "67GoHXsmIzuRYy0neIyX8A", "text": "I almost wasted $260 on an unneeded tire. I brought in my car to fix a flat, it had a nail in it. After waiting almost an hour they told me it was unrepairable and tried to get me to buy a new tire. They were originally purchased at Fletcher's so I brought it there instead, hoping it was under warrantee. To my surprise they fixed the flat with no problem and I was on my way in 30 minutes, didn't have to spend a penny. Sham on you discount for trying to take advantage of a lady.", "business_id": "QGOztEZthxVG0R_Ns5__xw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "diDUDx82VePOC1hObkHwMw", "review_id": "G_QCrgJbOOvJwZLCefv07w", "text": "Nothing like the smell of brand new tires to get you excited. Reminds of being a kid in Houston when my father would come home from Goodyear where he worked for quite a while. Things have changed since then and now I have to pay for tires instead of just bringing in the car and saying hook me up.\n\nWe love Discount Tires and especially this location. Close to the house and you have several options to shop or eat at while you are waiting. I have had them work on all my cars and we are always pleased. You can even go next door for a cold one if time permits.\n\nQuick and very friendly service while providing great value. They are so very helpful in the selection process and have several options to choose from their inventory. Today I saved $70 with a special they were running on Michelin tires. Gift card on the way. Cha Ching!\n\nMark ... your car is ready. Awesome!", "business_id": "QGOztEZthxVG0R_Ns5__xw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "kOBqR6PvOOiQ_OBJOWd50Q", "review_id": "YyGBSO22y0I0OGexjzYFDA", "text": "The people I dealt with were friendly and informative. I was honest with the guy about how much money I had in my bank and he helped me work with in my budget. I decided to go back the following week and get the insurance on all 4 tires per my sister's recommendation. She said they honor it no questions asked. It costs about $40 to insure all 4 tires.", "business_id": "QGOztEZthxVG0R_Ns5__xw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pI3X549nb5ASgTQX5D--1g", "review_id": "SSjeLMR7sbTeiMblEPTeOQ", "text": "I'm always impressed at how efficiently the staff at Discount Tire works...no one is ever loafing around or at 1/2 speed.  I've not ever seen another business that is so consistent. They work quickly and constantly.  I don't feel like I have ever been misled, over- charged or taken advantage of in m many visits to many locations....buying new tires, getting a flat fixed or just checking tire pressure and adding air- it's like an old full servic gas station k. The corner, too bad all they do is tires...", "business_id": "QGOztEZthxVG0R_Ns5__xw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "RsUNADZTrJ5xFXVMXJC1MQ", "review_id": "WTanGbO1kAWwkUu8N7KhTg", "text": "I went to discount tire a few months back because I had a nail in my tire and they fixed it for free even though I didn't buy the tires from discount tires. So I swore that I would give them a try. \n\nI needed four new tires and decided to go to discount tires this time. I made an online appointment for a Saturday and figured they would be very busy. The day before my appointment someone from discount tire called to help me pick a tire and reserve the tires for me. Very cool. \n\nSo on Saturday, I walk in and got helped right away. I changed my mind on the tires I reserved without a problem. It still cost me a pretty penny but that's okay. They promised me that since I made an online appointment that they would have my car ready in 45 minutes. I watched when they pulled my car into the bay and question to myself if they were going to get done in 45 minutes. Anyways, got done in 30 minutes. They also cleaned the tires so it looked nice. As they drop the car off to me they thanked me for my business and that I would hopefully come back. Everyone was very grateful for my business. \n\nThat's how you do business. Customer service is just outstanding and customer satisfaction seems very important to them. So if I'm gonna spend an arm and a leg for tires no matter where I go then I might as well have good customer service and satisfaction too. \n\nI will for sure be back here. Good job Discount Tire. Great job.", "business_id": "QGOztEZthxVG0R_Ns5__xw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Tq87Q9MhF3Lty-mslPNrfw", "review_id": "8onZR4YpRjr--127I7YtqA", "text": "Simply stated: Excellent customer service.\n\nHave been a customer here for quite a while.\n\nHad a busted tractor tire, not even from them, hauled it in on a busy Saturday with no appointment. The tire had punctures, but it was salvageable; they fit me in on a busy morning and managed to fix the holes and give it air. I expected to have to pay some fee...but didn't have to pay anything. They sent me home with a smile.\n\nJust today I went for a free air check for my SUV. Before doing the air check, the young man asks if I want a bottle of water while I wait. Amazing service.", "business_id": "QGOztEZthxVG0R_Ns5__xw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "owLPK-hC3KLlQ_hvXOB-1w", "review_id": "Xo6RwuehPYDm0G0UxXKkrw", "text": "Josh, the assistant manager at the Tatum and bell location is absolutely amazing! He took such great care of me and I was extremely impressed with his customer service. The other guys at the store were also very helpful and courteous. This is definitely the place to go to when you get a flat!", "business_id": "QGOztEZthxVG0R_Ns5__xw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fxglTLwS2HqcmWiuKwUT4A", "review_id": "oNKA7K1RHkEt8zSRhpORKA", "text": "Great experience here!  Super friendly staff, quick service, and fair price.  I'll be back the next time I need tire service.", "business_id": "QGOztEZthxVG0R_Ns5__xw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RhQssokesg9VNfqslw9plw", "review_id": "yIRPVkwoBGdNxRyunmIMmA", "text": "Quick, polite, friendly, professional yet funny crew of employees they have here.  Their prices reflect that they understand what people need due to the economy.  I only wish they had more plugs for when one needs to work on their electronic device while waiting.  Mine started to die and I had to charge my laptop in an odd spot that left me in the way of employees and customers.  HOWEVER, I still highly recommend these guys.", "business_id": "QGOztEZthxVG0R_Ns5__xw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NNdfPF-UhvLB8FxbsuSC5A", "review_id": "iDwbjYDDqYKK9zx76kXQyg", "text": "Great service.  They won't try to sell you anything that you don't need.  If you prefer to have a different types of tires that goes to your vehicle, they will tell you why and why not it works or don't work on the car.  They want what's best for your vehicle.  They don't work on commissions, so feel free to ask as many questions as you possibly have.  I recently bought 4 tires for 2 of my vehicles for the President's Day special.  It's good deal when you know what you are doing.  Give them a try if you haven't done it before.  I know I'll go back again for more of their great services.", "business_id": "QGOztEZthxVG0R_Ns5__xw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LmJgp5tPRHCspsp-atn6hA", "review_id": "wbU1O9KX3ni3-OAae32xyQ", "text": "Stopped by Discount Tire to get a nail taken out of my rear tire and filled. As soon as I walked in a gentlemen came out from behind the counter and welcomed me into the store. He assessed my tire and entered all of my info into the computer and said it would be about 30minutes. He was extremely friendly. I waited outside for about 25min and another gentleman pulled my car up front and said everything had been completed and they checked the pressure on my other tires as well. When I asked how much he smiled and said \"Free, we hope that you come back and buy tires from Discount\". I absolutely will! I bought my last set from Walmart and they were a nightmare. What an exceptional experience.", "business_id": "QGOztEZthxVG0R_Ns5__xw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ru8p3RTlk8f9LB_3zLXURQ", "review_id": "3ssrTNN7Yqdos4TCZada-g", "text": "Each time I've come to this discount tire location, I've always been greeted and serviced promptly. This motto of great service is what makes Discount Tires so successful. And their unflappable enthusiasm to check your tire pressure for you and patch any leaks free of charge. Just amazing!!!\nOnce, for some weird reason, my tires were either low or leaking- it was very close to closing time, I called them and they actually waited for me to show up, took care of my issues before they closed shop. \nTalk about building costumer loyalty!\nTwo Yelp thumbs up!", "business_id": "QGOztEZthxVG0R_Ns5__xw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WxZvGNezR_7S_VNQ9gW3PA", "review_id": "TRrOcvReAebl0zJsWQyrzA", "text": "The guys here are great. An extra big thanks to Chris for the fantastic customer service.", "business_id": "QGOztEZthxVG0R_Ns5__xw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ij50X67A-rP3o2u5ig4mbA", "review_id": "2Xytr3Kn4JpQFGdT6qRxGA", "text": "These guys are awesome!! Stand behind their product... fast, easy and knowledgable!! Turned my boiling blood into an ear to ear smile!! I will NEVER go anywhere else again!!", "business_id": "QGOztEZthxVG0R_Ns5__xw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UiRbteW1YYwPVZ1_dyggIg", "review_id": "l6tQF0SIoCVvBU99ImhrrQ", "text": "The best chiro I have ever been too.  He has really helped me with lower back pain, with out all the violent cracking.  Seriously, give Dr. Keith a try you will love it.", "business_id": "IEvFly9bhQv60_coRK5cDg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3f2xIu6cCUhBWAE8BBA49Q", "review_id": "X-ZgZXwSty4Qm75Ooc42mg", "text": "I bring my whole family to Dr. Smigiel.  My son received his first adjustment when he was 2 days old.  Dr. Smigiel is very gentle and has allievated all my back ailments.  I highly recommend him as he is not only extremely knowledgable in regards to chiropratic care but also nutrition,healthy living and natural health care.", "business_id": "IEvFly9bhQv60_coRK5cDg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XRjsRqSymLc3T_lrXHsNkg", "review_id": "bxP4wul5LNckx2bLq-_2mQ", "text": "Dr. Smigiel is the best Network Chiropractor in the Phoenix metro area. He has a fantastic technique and he treats his patients like family. I drive a lot for work and I exercise a great deal putting much pressure on my lower back disc degenerative disease DDD L4-5. Dr.Smigiel continues to maintain and improve not only my spinal health, but my overall health and immune system with his soft touch network chiropractic technique. I even managed to get my old school 70 year old parents to visit several times a year and they've never felt better.  Thanks Dr Keith Smigiel for eliminating my lower back and upper shoulder pain and improving my quality of life!!!", "business_id": "IEvFly9bhQv60_coRK5cDg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9p7d3UykTgWfWpX6WXx38g", "review_id": "KMCkEpuOh7u2YUIkz0OS1w", "text": "Dr. Keith Smigiel is the real deal.  I have been going to him since 2000.  He takes the time to figure out your specific needs and does whatever it takes to get you comfortable and healthy.  He has even come into the office when I have had emergency sports injuries or toddler scares.  Our toddler has gotten adjusted by him since being in the womb and at 2, has been sick only twice in his life (a short cold).  I highly recommend Dr. Smigiel.  If you are scared of having your neck torqued or your back cracked with too much force, look no further than Smigiel Family Chiropractic and make your appointment today.  With Dr. Keith's \"less is more\" theory you can rest assure you won't be \"overdone\".  Go ahead and make an appointment, you will be glad you did.", "business_id": "IEvFly9bhQv60_coRK5cDg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NR44MjPCAgyHKVUMY-WRGw", "review_id": "Twx0qrkbDHPOphMMqgm3OQ", "text": "I went to Dr. Keith myself when I had a neck issue.  I had become so accustomed to a limited range of motion that I had forgotten what it felt like to have the ability to turn over my shoulder to look for traffic.  After 2 adjustments, I did not revert back to bad habits. Problem solved!\n\nThen a year later when my 15 year old son hurt himself playing baseball, we were desperate to find a solution.  After going to another chiropractor and acupuncture, we found Keith's approach to be just what he needed.  He found that the reason for his continual spasms was due to muscle imbalances, not in the spine.  So, not only did he adjust him, he has given him exercises he can do to strengthen and get muscles \"firing\" so the problems will stay away.  I am happy to have a solution for my son and he is now back to the best condition he has been in.  \n\nA low pressure environment and extremely knowledgeable.  I would give 10 stars if I could.", "business_id": "IEvFly9bhQv60_coRK5cDg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EP3cGJvYiuOwumerwADplg", "review_id": "0KuPxuo5vfWXiftFVUi2Iw", "text": "I used Creations in Cuisine to cater for my wedding reception and the food was fantastic, it was a few years ago but I can still remember the awesome ravioli dish we had and the chicken dish was very flavorful.  I also love their shrimp cocktail, the cocktail sauce had a nice kick to it.  I also went to a Christmas party that they catered and they had prime rib & some of the best mash potatoes I have ever had.  The owners are also very nice and sat with us and took their time to help us choose our dish items, their location is nice with a great display everything and you can see their whole operation.  They also have all the rental stuff for a complete dining experience.  I always recommend them and rave about how their head Chef was a 5 star from the Boulders Resort!", "business_id": "mNKkV0rza0w0qOJKM7HZ8g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LUGzqMjU1p8we9ldBnzVPA", "review_id": "Lx-dmMC4qtfwEY-QGYg9dg", "text": "We recently had an event and this company did the catering. Working with them was so easy. We worked with Tony Rea (one of the owners). He is so easy-going!  The food was great and the service was just as great. The servers were amazing.  Everything was set up as planned and they even decorated the serving area to blend in with our party theme. They handled all the linens.  Everything was homemade and fresh.  The cake rocked too! For professionalism and top-quality, I would call this company! Flawless!", "business_id": "mNKkV0rza0w0qOJKM7HZ8g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AvzoWeiZ1yMZKlYU8jB2PA", "review_id": "y8HQdHuvd_9CmFKcKsWq4A", "text": "We used Tony and Creations in Cuisine to cater our son's bar mitzvah. I could not be more impressed.  From start to finish Tony and his crew were simply the best.  They worked very hard with us to pick a fantastic menu within our budget.  They helped out with many extra perks such as helping with the bar.  They had great ideas to make our event special and affordable.  We had a theme for the party and they came through big time with helping to decorate their end of the presentation (the food) to the theme.  Wow!  Best part... the food.  It was so tasty and so ample.  All our guests raved.  I would not even consider any other caterer.  Tony is my caterer.  Thanks.", "business_id": "mNKkV0rza0w0qOJKM7HZ8g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hm9VC9r2G4sjN6tjiGUGCg", "review_id": "P0DEOETRj76eY6cEzls6Lg", "text": "This was our second time around using Tony and crew. We had an amazing experience both times around. The complete package! They can provide everything you're looking for: on time, friendly and some of the best food going. It's a real challenge to create a great meal for a large group. it's an even bigger challenge to pull it off and have it be so good that you feel it was created just for you. These guys can do it all. Can't recommend them enough.", "business_id": "mNKkV0rza0w0qOJKM7HZ8g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "i-irTdF9JerNf0hG64EpEg", "review_id": "6toYXSx22MhSFDyU--cKFg", "text": "I recently attended business meeting in Downtown Phoenix and apparently these guys were the ones behind the amazing food I ate. Maybe it was the fact that it was free (that always seems to skew my opinion of food) but it tasted like someone paid a bunch of money for it. \n\nI had some hella tasty beef empanadas which had a nice chipotle flavor to it. I was also served some chicken in a tortilla that was oozing with what I think was pepper jack cheese. Everything also had great sauces to go with the food. \n\nMy business is not big enough yet to cater meals for meetings but when that day will come I think these guys will be one of the first I'll call. \n\nPS - If you can make a twitter feed where I can crash some more of your catered events and get more of those empanadas that would be great.", "business_id": "mNKkV0rza0w0qOJKM7HZ8g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XrL-7kNLvubkWhZN7uxCxQ", "review_id": "Yvg7Xf-pQcJL7cUaTc6JrA", "text": "Tara from Creations in Cuisine is a fantastic wedding coordinator! She is thoughtful, organized and answered all of my questions and concerns right away. She is very knowledgeable and knew all of the right questions to ask and steps to take to ensure that our wedding day would be exactly how we envisioned it. She attended to every little detail on the day of the wedding and made sure that all of our vendors were there on time and had everything they needed - nothing was overlooked and the day was flawless! I honestly don't know what we would have done without her!", "business_id": "mNKkV0rza0w0qOJKM7HZ8g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wovtgyZr0UBsqrS7FVWypw", "review_id": "KbQ-Tu6QOsXMK5euKmL1NQ", "text": "Creations in Cuisine catered my wedding in September.  We had a burger bar set up. The burgers were under cooked, there were no vegan options as we requested, and they ran out of food for our guest. Simply put, we were not satisfied.", "business_id": "mNKkV0rza0w0qOJKM7HZ8g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VURwv_36r7ePZxp89Ycoog", "review_id": "zs6_EFSgJwS399YOgvP1wg", "text": "We used Creations in Cuisine for our Wedding in November and they were a total hit.  Professional, attentive, organized, easy to work with and customer focused are just some of what comes to mind when I think of Tony and his WONDERFUL staff.  And, how could I forget the food?! People have been raving about the quality and flavor of the food since the wedding- and I had some hard to please guests.  We had a beef, fish and pasta dish and all were excellent.  \n\nWhat's even better is they got the small things right- from the \"captain\" (think head waitress) introducing herself to me and making sure that if I had any problems or concerns that she would take care of them to working with us on all our special requests to making sure that my dog (who yes, was in attendance) had food and water.  We supplied all of our own alcohol, and the Creations and Cuisine team served it- including a signature cocktail. Amazing!  \n\nOh, and how can I forget Tony working within our budget.  Friggen awesome.  Here's an example- beef dishes are expensive; more than we wanted to spend, but we really wanted that option.  So Tony used some creative thinking and designed a plate that featured 2-3oz fillets instead of one 6oz fillet, which saved us a ton of money- not to mention the presentation was gorgeous!\n\nFrom start to finish working with Tony and his team was an absolute pleasure.  If you're planning an event, look no further and just hire Creations in Cuisine.  I promise you'll be glad that you did.", "business_id": "mNKkV0rza0w0qOJKM7HZ8g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qaSf-CGQLWlXmy56pkYQYw", "review_id": "42MTAtyHrHVVpp_-tsa03A", "text": "I worked with Creations in Cuisine for a small (about 20 people) event my work was putting on for our Board of Directors.\n\nI worked mostly with Frank Vara, the co-owner, who I found to be VERY patient and willing to work with me. I think we changed our menu selections about 3829028 times! Frank sent me their standard menus, but also worked with me to create unique choices based on what we were looking for. He was always very prompt and sent me updated invoices and menus. I thought I was being incredibly annoying but I'm sure I had nothing on some of the Bridezillas they probably work with.\n\nThey arrived for set-up exactly on time and put together a beautiful display. One of the chefs called me a few days before and got some specifics on our event so she could plan on how to arrange the food and put together some decorations for the food tables. It was beautiful and festive (without being specifically \"Christmas\" or \"holiday\" which is what we wanted) and the food was AMAZING. Our plan was to have several options of appetizers that people could make a meal out of if they wanted to. No one wants to leave an evening event hungry, right? Well, I'm pretty sure we succeeded. Protip: Opt for their antipasto tray and inquire about the stuffed shells. \n\nThe staff member was diligent about clearing empty plates and packaged up all the leftovers for us. He also took care of the trash and cleaned up everything. I thought their prices were EXTREMELY reasonable (including delivery fee, gratuity, etc.) and after hearing rave reviews on the food from both staff and board members alike, I will be passing keeping Creations in Cuisine in my contacts for future planning.", "business_id": "mNKkV0rza0w0qOJKM7HZ8g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2B3luJzopoQI2_JDq1ZXiw", "review_id": "7lpkJ1jdZ9CDuj0D7-SdJw", "text": "We used Creations In Cuisine Catering for a Christmas/Holiday party for our work.  They were spectacular.  The food was amazing, the setup, the employees, everything was immaculate.  I didn't hear one bad thing about them from anyone at the party.  Actually, most of our employees wanted their name so they could use or refer them in the future.  \n\nThe quality of food was unsurpassed.  The appetizers and dinner were out of this world.  \n\nThe staff and chefs were amazing.  They were so nice, helpful and attentive.  \n\nI would highly recommend if you are looking for a caterer in the Phoenix area that you give them a call.  We were not disappointed and will definitely be calling them again in the future.", "business_id": "mNKkV0rza0w0qOJKM7HZ8g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MGdVl3WsvLPXRfvA7ePTrQ", "review_id": "x8a1OBwstFfXf8lpxwFU0g", "text": "Creations in Cuisine catered a company, outdoor (yet dressy) holiday party I attended.  It was absolutely wonderful.  The service was impeccable and the food was amazing - good quality, healthy portion and tasted fabulous.  Everyone was raving.  I would recommend them and when I have an event to cater I will definitely be calling them.", "business_id": "mNKkV0rza0w0qOJKM7HZ8g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dN5Ms8FJDDtQuMBWPUNs8Q", "review_id": "mKCDittJDZ1P-f9AsnSLdw", "text": "Thank you Creations In Cuisine for adding to my dream wedding! We did a fajita buffet with amazing appetizers to match and everything was SO delicious!!!!! My guests couldn't stop raving about how this was the best wedding food they had ever tasted. Me and my husband were completely was blown away by all the flavors! Our guests had more than enough to eat and we left with leftovers even! We also hired Tara Gray as our coordinator and she was our breath of fresh air. I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend investing into her services. She is super professional, insanely organized and flat out amazing at what she does. Without her...we would have never been able to have our dream wedding. From set up to tear down she made sure everything ran smoothly so we wouldn't have to stress. It is SUCH an amazing feeling being able to walk into your wedding without a care in the world. She was worth every dime we invested into her services and truly deserved more than what we paid. Thank you Tara and Creations in Cuisine!!!!!!!!!!!!", "business_id": "mNKkV0rza0w0qOJKM7HZ8g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lm7K16xQNoLh1Yc0yaTxuA", "review_id": "GYRVV4Ti4giB8fX_bgLqfQ", "text": "I think this is one of the best places to go for everything paintball, and even airsoft! I airsoft myself, and bought an airsoft gun from here. \nThey have all the best paintball and airsoft guns here. The best quality guns for people who are a bit more serious about the sport. This isn't your cheap Wal-Mart guns here.\nThe employees are also great, and extremely helpful. They will answer any question, and even help you out if you are new at the sport. \n\nFor the best in gear and supplies for Paintball & Airsoft go here!", "business_id": "6xNssycLITJzyBWuuLHl-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ij6nIZVPwCvTXNUf6xf3tg", "review_id": "8kzyn9qmCiJqEK9jFkqmfg", "text": "My son just bought his first paintball gun, hopper, mask, etc from these guys.  Their prices are the same as online, so why not establish a relationship with a store where you will need to go to get stuff serviced.\n\nThe team here is very patient and has amazing knowledge.  They really know their stuff and take the time to walk you through everyting.\n\nThe store is clean and well organized.  This will be our go to spot for all paintball.", "business_id": "6xNssycLITJzyBWuuLHl-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zIQ5AOLvVhR7JEbGAeUK3A", "review_id": "p_hCRz6kb86CYexVs0X9xQ", "text": "First of a all I would like to say I live about 45 min away.  The owner is laidback and a really honest guy.  He fixed my sons gun while I waited and charged me $8. I was quoted $20+ at another shop. I'm sure it was not anything big but I know nothing about paintball or paintball guns so honesty is greatly appreciated.", "business_id": "6xNssycLITJzyBWuuLHl-Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pmVws_I7GS_EkbElgeNJkw", "review_id": "1NSbyQZTP4MAq7Pe2OrDjg", "text": "I find Harmony House Music a great place to shop for almost all my music needs. The review before me I find to be a nervous shopper. The staff watches you to make sure they meet ALL your needs. I found the staff very friendly and helpful. I bought a New Fender Ultimate Chorus Amp, So for him to say what he did about their line is just not true. Yes they do allot of catering to students, it's called Bread and Butter, and I fully understand that. No they can't compete with the large chain stores with allot of the famous brands, But they do carry some. They  will go out of their way to make sure you are a satisfied customer. As for the antique side of the store, I have found many little trinkets of my likening. If you don't go look you wont know it's there. Over all I find Harmony House Music a great place to shop.", "business_id": "Ku0nT2CGkj8NjO1IX39e1A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pYpjpN-ys3k-4yxtO-XlRg", "review_id": "v1OA-q54t5qlTdyWQ79M6A", "text": "The original review for Harmony House is outdated and inaccurate.  I found this place to be an absolutely excellent music store. These guys are helpful, friendly, offer honest advice (regardless of their cut in the deal).  \n\nThey keep a nice stock at reasonable prices and are authorized Fender and Gretsch dealers. They also have a nice stock of pianos, though I don't know too much about that.  No, I am not affiliated with them in any way, except for being a satisfied customer. I absolutely recommend.", "business_id": "Ku0nT2CGkj8NjO1IX39e1A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sZS15zmFwTcZBvUd429_Ew", "review_id": "3eNRpUa6JlMfh1Hko_Og3A", "text": "I went here with my 4th grader to rent a strings instrument for her first uear f string class. The customer service was the best I've ever experienced and the prices were the best in the valley! The man helping us knew my daughters teacher well and was able to guide is through amazingly! I will defenitly be recommending this place to everyone I know! Thank you for all your help, your commitment to customer service and for your reasonable prices.", "business_id": "Ku0nT2CGkj8NjO1IX39e1A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z_bm09MVScrX9WfBgYAfdQ", "review_id": "wk8atoEAJ7f-i39VdHNvtw", "text": "Harmony house has served me and my family well over the years for instruments, lessons, service, and kindness. Recently bought my daughter a used flute. Great flute. Great deal. Happy kid. Thank you for promoting harmony in my home Harmony House.", "business_id": "Ku0nT2CGkj8NjO1IX39e1A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PS0lCxjGNeUrKxYSdpW-Aw", "review_id": "SQG2cRRlFTGKYxAaXZn2qg", "text": "The sales staff must be paid on commission here because they will not leave you alone...EVER! I think if I told them I was contagious they would still fight over who got to \"help\" me shop. I am an independent shopper..if I want help than I will ask, but usually I just want to shop on my own. To over-priced and annoying for me to come in again.", "business_id": "R8gQHxVqHhehMINgAAfHPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HZeFzs42f0iGaA-sP_hUnA", "review_id": "2qnjoGO7VrjGI4SyMUp4jw", "text": "I no longer buy jeans anywhere else. For some reason, the brands they sell at Buckle fit me like no others. I don't even mind paying $100 a pair, vs. going somewhere else and trying on 10 pairs to find 1 that fits alright. \n\nIf you don't mind paying that much for a pair of jeans which were assaulted in ways that make them look both old and busted yet like the new hotness, all at the same time, then Buckle is for you, too.\n \nJust so you don't feel like a total chump, the $100 a pair jeans are all made right here in 'merica. Yee haw!", "business_id": "R8gQHxVqHhehMINgAAfHPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Q-e5Kriu18oFX5orJkoNhA", "review_id": "VBnaydslgXkXEFMIjEpmzQ", "text": "I had the most horrible shopping experience here today.  I went to go get a new pair of jeans and when I walked in the sales associate came up to me and asked if he could help.  He then proceeded to argue with me about what size I am.  He finally let me try on a size that is one size smaller than I wear.  I tried them on while the whole time he stood outside of the dressing room telling me about how everyone calls him \"the jean guy\" and that i should tell all my friends to come get their jeans from him.  After I tried on the jeans that were so tight I could barely breath he then told me that I could NOT try on a size larger. I was so livid I threw the jeans down and walked out. I will never go back and I will not be telling my friends about \"the jean guy.\"", "business_id": "R8gQHxVqHhehMINgAAfHPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OYUrD_-h5UJT_gyFkcF2kQ", "review_id": "jk6zBHOgfHoofC4hxH_TVQ", "text": "Buckle is 'the' place to shop when you are looking for a pair of jeans.  What I value about Buckle is their customer service.  They know their products and I go into a dressing room and they are always right there offering up different styles and sizes until I find a pair that best suited to me. \n\nMy daughter shops there as well and when a pair of jeans she bought there became prematurly worn (9 months after purchase) she brought them back to the store to see if they would stand behind their product and they did!  She came home with a new pair.  \n\nI endorse Buckle!", "business_id": "R8gQHxVqHhehMINgAAfHPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I35ctfDb1kmPmb2dRyqnBA", "review_id": "b0-_NoENTD3Q-SW8-BvKIg", "text": "very poor customer service, i am only going to arrowhead Buckle from now on!! completely ignored at pv and there selection was poor.", "business_id": "R8gQHxVqHhehMINgAAfHPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-02-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xGx60N0Gksz6yTGk_jwn9A", "review_id": "alA7RgUfl-CMlbQ3vEIfHQ", "text": "Terrible experience...not like the stores.  The corporate heads have lost touch with the customers.  Never experience corporate till now....I sent back items which were not what I ordered and received a note saying that they have been retagged....did not know what this was until they explained it to me.  As I have bought thousands of dollars from them and referred many friends who have done the same....I was stunned.  As I got shifted around to corporate management who have lost touch with the customer experience...it became apparent that they did not want to help but make excuses for their mistake and put blame on me.\n\nWhat I did find from the managers who are friends at the stores that I did shop at was that this is happening more lately and she heard that they need to move slow inventory to reduce inventory....hence tagging items incorrectly and then sending them out.  When you try to return them they blantantly blame you for shady practices and if you make waves they ask you not to shop at their store.  This way they can get rid of you without having to replace anything....hence move inventory that they can't sell and financial books look good.\n\nI am appalled at this experience with On Line and Corporate....if you want to move slow inventory put it on sale or donate it.....don't make me pay for something I don't want.  Be wary of ordering on line!!!!!!  Also make sure you check the quality of what you buy....with jeans check the alignment of the back pockets since most are crooked and shirts check the seams also since mis-aligned.....you are paying a higher price so expect higher quality and top notched customer service.  Also I would recommend Nordstroms, they have the same price products sometimes cheaper, with better quality and exceptional customer service and return policy...they stand by what they sell.", "business_id": "R8gQHxVqHhehMINgAAfHPw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yTB7uFqRp7vJ6cazu0stTg", "review_id": "GfQfapXzZCC8Gjyqr2AYZw", "text": "A friend rented this storage unit for me initially as I was leaving the state.  When it came time to switch the unit into my name, it was quite the odyssey or comedy of errors.  After several calls to management, a trip to the facility by my friend to switch the unit over, followed up by a written agreement that management supplied for us both to sign, noting the change, my friend still kept getting calls and emails about payment for the unit.  It took several months to get this straightened out.  Communication between whoever was answering the phone and manning the desk (over a year ago) and actual input into the computer to note the change, was inaccurate and caused a lot of grief.\n\nHowever, it did finally get straightened out and for the past several months, it has been smooth sailing.  I find the people that I am dealing with now very professional and friendly and willing to work with me. \n\nSo, for current experience, I believe this is a good place to store your belongings.", "business_id": "q1LU_6xwefvSsxDXi3k9Dw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "mqELWLgzXtcQDCxY60Xkyg", "review_id": "iLYIihqWxGhUDmIVJXGnLQ", "text": "This place and space is well organized, clean and safe. I been using this storage center for years. No complaints....", "business_id": "q1LU_6xwefvSsxDXi3k9Dw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IIsyFl52dHtdAXFqTDUleQ", "review_id": "WVLL2e3GJrjLiiGf-R-rSg", "text": "I would suggest you only use this place for max 6-7 months. Its nice to have air-conditioned units, but they raise their prices too often and it doesn't matter if you stay for a longer time. I am going to have to find a new place as this place is getting more expensive. Im curious at what point enough is enough?", "business_id": "q1LU_6xwefvSsxDXi3k9Dw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PS0lCxjGNeUrKxYSdpW-Aw", "review_id": "GdgP4WEkPxLklJZk0GfvLA", "text": "To those of you who are contracted to sprint such as I, you have my condolences. Today I had the \"pleasure\" of going in and getting my phone serviced at this store which is my usual location. I'm happy to say they redid the look of the store, and it now looks very open and is easier to navigate. I had a salesperson who I have never seen before, but he was really open in letting me know the dirt on all the phones. He also serviced my phone himself right in front of me in a about ten minutes. For this location this is a OH MY GOD moment because usually it's taken to the back room to some techie, and you don't see it again for at least a half an hour. Although I'm not going to sing my love for Sprint, I'm happy to say I was very happy with my in store experience today!", "business_id": "Cly5hnQ6VxCllCdhkBlBTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "W_QXYA7A0IhMrvbckz7eVg", "review_id": "qtovDC3QMFhMX7SKPtLIag", "text": "I may not be the world's most careful person with phones, but this time, my phone breaking was NOT my fault!  Since my phone is under a year warranty (suck it iPhone!) we were told that we could take it to a Sprint Repair Center and get it replaced.  We took it to one, and the guy tried to blame the broken phone on me, when it was clearly a manufacturing defect.  He then directed us to this store and said they might be able to help us.  \n\nWe came in and were immediately greeted by someone and sat down so we could get the phone issue resolved.  Pretty awesome so far.  The guy looked over the phone a bit, did some stuff in the computer and then handed me a receipt saying I could get my replacement phone in just a couple days!  He even activated my old phone so I wouldn't be communication-less.  Sweet!  \n\nI was really impressed with this Sprint store.  The employees are all very helpful, they're incredibly knowledgeable and they have a fun sense of humor.  Plus, the crazy lady next to us was entertainment.  I was very VERY happy with my experience here.", "business_id": "Cly5hnQ6VxCllCdhkBlBTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0KXxuKxlspsO6CrDLgQJ-w", "review_id": "DXBpgO-g7BNuteZxaG46ZA", "text": "I have to hand it to Sprint, they've seriously stepped up their game. As a heavy BlackBerry user, things are bound to go wrong with my phone from time to time. Trackball replacements? No problemo! Dropped it off here, came back in an hour, and it felt like a new phone. \n\nPeople here seemed really nice. At first, I wasn't sure about the systematic way they see customers here. (You check in, and they help you chronologically based on your arrival at the store) But after a few visits, I've grown to like the way it works. It assures that you won't fall in the cracks and have to actually ask for assistance. I know I personally hate asking for things. Service representatives are speedy too. :)\n\nPS - this store is NICE. It looks like its brand new. Very clean, very 2010.", "business_id": "Cly5hnQ6VxCllCdhkBlBTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "v5UXUW1bVN7Q2OWX-lOjhA", "review_id": "0uiy8eEm1HpQcH-bqAfM-A", "text": "Avoid Sprint if you can. They have the worst cell reception out of all the major companies.\n\nI am in scottsdale, right next to scottsdale rd and macdonald and cannot use the phone at my house. Even when I am traveling, the phones reception is always poor. I would use anyone but this provider.", "business_id": "Cly5hnQ6VxCllCdhkBlBTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "8xXoJCEIA3kCSgC3VE9snA", "review_id": "zWeoOv2kQEsg6YKrXkUyDA", "text": "Walking in to this sprint store is a drag, no one greets you and if you do get lucky enough to get the help of one of the employees, in my experience, they act like its such a chore to tell you about their phones. When I went, there wasn't a single customer in the store besides myself and my sister, and 4 employees were chatting away! One tore himself away from them just to inform me that all the phones i was looking at were the exact same and he cant say that any are better quality than the other because there isn't a shred of difference between them- the epic 4g, evo shift and evo 3d. I was like ooookay and left having felt none the wiser about getting a new phone.", "business_id": "Cly5hnQ6VxCllCdhkBlBTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "45Oe2nghMCZXNjnbvIqX-w", "review_id": "iH0BEe9EdFJpYDuK9W3wiA", "text": "Best customer service and most knowledgeable people...these guys are really honest and forthright.... i hate to see bad reviews on the network and not the people who really do their best at the store.", "business_id": "Cly5hnQ6VxCllCdhkBlBTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dT5JHk1aJQhOty1kwTitHA", "review_id": "fqfkuLAxqRdHbSAW2x1oPQ", "text": "Okay, so I finally decided it was time to get rid of my old flip phone and upgrade to a smartphone.  I was super excited.  My grandmother and Iare on a family plan together and she lives in Tucson.  She mailed me my phone and was told that I can just go to a Sprint Store up here and have it activated.  I took my phone into this store and the associate, I think his name was John, told me in order to access the account, he needed the pin # or the answer to the security question.  I didn't know either and I used the store's phone to call my grandma (since sprint had turned off my service a couple days before) and my grandma was giving me a lot of answers that were not the right ones.  I was really upset and couldn't believe that this was so difficult.  I asked to speak to someone else and he said that they would tell me the same thing.  At this point, I'm the only customer in the store and two other associates are wandering around and I know they can tell I'm upset.  Neither of them came over and offered to help at all....He told me that my grandmother had to call customer service to reset the password.  Well, that's a whole other story.  Well, at the end of the day when I met up with my husband (after he had a few beers) he took my phone played around on it for literally less than a minute and magically, it was activated.  \n\nI can't believe that this person is in customer service.  He is an idiot and should be fired.  When I was extremely upset, he showed no emotion at all and couldn't help me at all.\n\nThe next day, my husband and I went into this exact same sprint store, to get my contacts transferred over and I just wish that guy had been there.  We did however, let one of the managers know of the situation the day before.  I'm not sure if anything will be done about it.\n\nIt's best to avoid this store.", "business_id": "Cly5hnQ6VxCllCdhkBlBTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ppCy6dCToz6FQnnLDrFeDg", "review_id": "vpYbxeCKrC9JqP_v6Lf4-w", "text": "This location has always been helpful in the past.  In the last few days I've dealt with several of their staff resulting in the one star rating.  Uninformed hosts, (the people who check you in). I was lied to, by being informed that\nmy phone was worth more as a buy back then it really was.  Given the spring in this person's step, I guess he was getting some bonus for selling me a new phone and/or renewing my contract.\n\nOnce I was making the purchase and renewing my contract (now dealing with someone else, a sales manager or floor manager)\n\n1. I was told my old phone was worth less than what I was told by the host person.\n\n2. I was told that I would not be able to use the money from my old phone toward the purchase of the new one.  I was only able to use it for accessories that I didn't want.\n\n3. I was lured into spending less on the phone by purchasing extra monthly costs like mobile hot spots.\n\n4. I ended up spending $235, after being informed that I would be spending less. About $180.\n\nSo I walk out with my new phone having spent more than I wanted and feeling like I asked enough questions, and was basically lied to in order to get bonuses from the sale of the phone and renew my contract.\n\nSo after having my phone for a few days (iPhone 5) I don't like it.  Over-hyped and under delivered on all fronts. \n\nSo I return it, after I learn that I could have gotten a much better deal by just purchasing online.  I was told that my old phone had been sent out and that I was only able to receive the buy back value. I was asked for my card in order to return the money back to my debit card.  I leave thinking I could go online and order my new phone.  \n\n5.  I was not told that it would take 5-7 days to return my money.  They could have mentioned that.\n\n I returned the phone Monday morning.  It is now Wednesday morning, and I do not have the money, or a phone.\nWhen I made the purchase the money came out of my bank account immediately, not in 5-7 days! \n\nSprint, why are you holding on to my $235!\n\nIts not what the staff was telling me, its what they were not telling me.  It is clear that the staff is motivated by bonuses and not helping the customer.  I certainly hope that this store is not holding my money hostage  just because of the bonuses they did not receive when I returned the phone or renew my contract.", "business_id": "Cly5hnQ6VxCllCdhkBlBTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fpWiDfJVWqDNWbfft22anQ", "review_id": "ttCjk4jb4oQi2Iiv1-dFJw", "text": "I'll keep this short - do NOT sign up for Sprint service while living in Phoenix, AZ. They do not plan on rolling out 4G LTE in the Phoenix metro area until late 2013 at the very earliest. 4G is not currently available. 3G service is spotty and slow. Calls drop constantly, dead zones everywhere. There is nothing you can do as a customer to get out of your contract after the initial return period, either. I had AT&T for nearly ten years before switching to Sprint, and I made the switch to save a few bucks a month. Huge mistake. See recent service comparisons in Phoenix here:\n\nhttp://www.rootmetrics.com/compare-carriers/phoenix/phoenix-october-2012/\n\nhttp://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2405622,00.asp\n\nOnce again, stay away from Sprint in Phoenix.", "business_id": "Cly5hnQ6VxCllCdhkBlBTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NNdfPF-UhvLB8FxbsuSC5A", "review_id": "BIjjhoPQgw8R333G0vPQEg", "text": "Not really sure why everyone are giving bad reviews on Sprint.  Yes, the talk coverage are small and bad, I get that, I complain to them all the time too, but there's nothing we can do to change that, so deal with it.\nI am all for the unlimited data coverages.  Most of us don't own a laptop anymore, so we are on our phone 24/7.  I watched movies, listen to radios, check my e-mails and etc, I used it everyday and it goes over to the 2GB mark every cycles, and my speed is still the same, sometimes faster too.\nI come to this place for any technical problems I have with my phone.  I used to have the BlackBerry Curve 8330 and it causes problems all the time, I came here for solutions and they usually fix it right away within 48 hours after I dropped off my phone.\nI've been with Sprint since 2000, I have my ups and downs with them.  But be patient, none of the phone providers out there are perfect.  You have to invest your time and money to find out what's good and what's not.  Good luck!", "business_id": "Cly5hnQ6VxCllCdhkBlBTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nJ5Mx9TjsuQKqi_4DJ8rOA", "review_id": "K_Es6bI3dBmfuYotukQ6Zg", "text": "Ask for Justin, he is super helpful!!", "business_id": "Cly5hnQ6VxCllCdhkBlBTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Zs6n2-ImrtOs_9AjHPKzcA", "review_id": "g_Sv7vmYy1AzIZiBtonpCA", "text": "The LTE is coming. I was on the same \"I will never see LTE on sprint\" boat too. Well they turned it last week and I am enjoying DL speeds of 15-23 Mbps consistently.. And it's unlimited. I only gave a 3 rating because of the wait..", "business_id": "Cly5hnQ6VxCllCdhkBlBTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zB24KP3SgB0-7akwZrrtCA", "review_id": "IQqChT5XBz3dEE4g34p6EA", "text": "This review pertains to Sprint National, not a particular Sprint store.\n\nQuite frankly I'm surprised that all of the Sprint reviews aren't one star.\n\nUnfortunately we've been with Sprint for 13 years.  We get a discount on our plan so we're kind of handcuffed to the rate which is good, but it's the cell phone service which is awful.\n\nIf you're considering Sprint and you live in Arizona, take this into account:\n\n-Cell coverage is spotty everywhere, including central Phoenix.\n-Forget about internet.  I could drive back home across the valley and use my computer quicker than using my Sprint phone.  I don't even attempt to use the internet with my Sprint phone any more.\n-No 4G areas and none on the radar.\n\nAnd I'm not even mentioning their poor/extremely frustrating customer service.", "business_id": "Cly5hnQ6VxCllCdhkBlBTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YuxwuOg4w8ZfnxxmB-gkkw", "review_id": "QWGFLV-QCctEL06M_aJd4Q", "text": "This place is great! Clean and friendly! Toby and Adam helped me out a lot and I feel they even went out of their way for me a few times on some things I needed!\nI have already told several of my friends and co-workers to go here for their upgrades over other sprint store.\nDefinitely top notch service!", "business_id": "Cly5hnQ6VxCllCdhkBlBTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GZ8SFGydLYKfVQGBu2BvPA", "review_id": "MLlWd0V6xgy7GAoNZTQmQQ", "text": "I'm seriously so over sprint. Spotty coverage, half the time my apps don't work because of low coverage... dropping calls, etc. Not to mention messing up payments and bills.\n\nTonight, however, I'm livid. My iphone died and I plugged it into my charger for 30 minutes. No luck. I tried two other chargers and still nothing worked. So I took it in to the store.\n\nSome employee with blondeish hair and black rimmed glasses came up and immediately acted annoyed he even had to help me. I explained my problem and said he could try plugging it in to their charger but \"if its anything more than that, youre gonna have to wait\" Ummmm ok, rude.\n\nHe told me it was working fine and that I could just buy another charger if I wanted. No, I'd rather not waste my money. I got home and its been on the charger making the same screen it made at the store for an hour now, and it's still dead.\n\nSprint might want to have knowledgible employees when it comes to Apple if they're going to be dealing with iPhones. Guess I'll head over to the Apple Store for help tomorrow. Sprint and their employees are useless.", "business_id": "Cly5hnQ6VxCllCdhkBlBTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JDJipU4X-8iS35YQ5i2AKg", "review_id": "k1CgHCVK0UyFHCkCBa2O0A", "text": "Not for the location but Sprint over all.  HATE IT, HATE IT, HATE IT!  Lots of dropped calls and just plain bad reception.  And this is in the heart of the city too.  Central Corridor.  I wish I could change!", "business_id": "Cly5hnQ6VxCllCdhkBlBTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E4_A83BMmo15cr6SVobQqw", "review_id": "3eO-CxREZVThsxxHE9msSg", "text": "Sprint salesman are worse then used car sales man.", "business_id": "Cly5hnQ6VxCllCdhkBlBTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "G_6pOq1gA4jyJ3j8mjOyJw", "review_id": "AxvPKuG3XlMqcM1xJla_xQ", "text": "This place is soooo hit and miss! Where is the consistency??? That's all I am asking for!!! \n\nThe need for a new washer and dryer drove me back this last time around. \n\nSo, just on a sidenote...I hate spending money on things such as a washer and dryer that will just sit in the garage. I know it's necessary, but it's the concept. It sucks. Kinda like toilet paper...who wants to spend money on that? \n\nEnter old grumpy man in charge of selling appliances. After 15 minutes of confusion and being talked down to I left him to have some private time with my dryer...what a bunch of b.s...maybe it was that my hair is too short, or that I was taller than him, or that I was younger than him, or the fact that dared to ask questions, or the fact that I have boobs...who knows...i decided not to bother trying to get appliances at home depot, not from that idiot. \n\nAside from the grumpy man, this home depot is like any other home depot. Solid and cheaper than other home improvement places. The parking lot is a bit chaotic, so brace yourself for that...and other things apparently.", "business_id": "F5-k-QxSGuK3oGNMknFFDw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AIJffk467kHfAE8SDq3nxQ", "review_id": "Z4Gv9I4qLDC_uHFjKZ1joA", "text": "Communication issues... Bunch of rednecks around this place. A word of warning. Ask for your credit card back because the cashiers just forget it and then if you call back they pretend to have returned it to you...", "business_id": "F5-k-QxSGuK3oGNMknFFDw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cXnWZPcrtHjKXbcNzulg2A", "review_id": "uIvjzo5mZcccwnVC9s0-7g", "text": "As Jana described, this location is hit and miss. They seem to move stuff all over the store and an item you think should be in one section, is in a totally different area. It is near impossible to find an employee to point you in the right direction to find what you need. \n\nIf Lowes was closer, I would rarely come to this store.", "business_id": "F5-k-QxSGuK3oGNMknFFDw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fl6oI21uXoxVMwfR6lFanQ", "review_id": "2ZDz_IDl_OFDXOuM4lopCg", "text": "So I've been to this location only a few times, but thankfully, have had great experiences unlike previous reviewers. \n\nThe first time I came here looking for paint to match wallpaper I had just put up. I was super intimidated when I parked because of all the huge trucks piled high with lumbar and immigrant workers. I so felt out of place, but sucked it up and walked inside where I was greeted by a friendly employee asking if I needed help finding something, to which I graciously accepted his help and he told me what isle to head down. I took a number and waited about five minutes before I was next at the paint counter. I handed him a sample of the wallpaper and showed him which color I wanted. He then spewed out all these names of paints and types of finishes. It must have been my deer-in-the-headlights-what-the-f-did-he-just-say look because he gave out a chuckle and then went into detail step by step showing me different examples of finishes and what not so I could make a more educated decision as to what I wanted. He was very patient and the color came perfect!\n\nMy second and third experience here was purchasing Christmas lights with my brother. My brother drove so my insecurity in the parking lot went right out the window due to him having a huge truck. I think guys have a sixth sense for where items are located because he went straight in said \"hi\" to the greeter who was in the process of offering help and found the holiday light section. I wanted icicles so he grabbed them (or what he thought was icicles), along with a timer because I will not remember to unplug them, and an extension cord. We did the self serve check out and left all within 10 minutes of getting there. So we get home and check out our purchase and realized someone didn't grab icicle lights. After I gave him a hard time, we went back to the store. There were two people in front of us in the return line, the first person was just finishing up and the second person was helped. He had a broken tree without a receipt or identification on the bucket the tree was in saying what type it was and were it was from. \"Great, this is going to take forever,\" I was thinking. Well, the lady at the counter paged someone from the garden section to come and identify what it was, but istead of just waiting to finish with that return, she had the customer step aside so she could help me! Awesome! Quick and easy return as I had my receipt (take note broken tree person)!", "business_id": "F5-k-QxSGuK3oGNMknFFDw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "koTB0T-WJWKmu9YS56GxVA", "review_id": "-5vSwHoxOx_BspyKPJ8iyQ", "text": "This review is really for the Home Depot online experience. I needed a new clothes dryer and found a good one at the Home Depot location but when I checked online I found a better one for less money. The ordering process was very straightforward, easy, and quick. \n\nThey just delivered the dryer this morning and they showed up on time and literally within 15-minutes it was set up, working and they took my old dryer away. Oh by the way, there was no charge for delivery and taking the only one away!", "business_id": "F5-k-QxSGuK3oGNMknFFDw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "thdVzCfKx-DV0zYWqId3pw", "review_id": "un7qbjux2JQDdP25A4qY3Q", "text": "A few weeks after I became a homeowner, a friend of mine asked my how many Home Depot runs have I made.  What a great question.  The answer:  Way too many.  Since I purchased my house, I have had countless projects and little tasks I've needed to take care of.  This store gets most of my business since it's the closest hardware store to desert ridge.  And I'm glad it is.  It's a great place to shop.\n\nThere's always a free employee wondering around that will drop whatever he or she is doing to help me out.  They always tell me that the more expensive item is better, but show me the cheaper items that meet my needs (and that's the one I almost always walk away with).  They also know how to translate my 'I don't really know the proper way to tell you what I need, because I'm a novice at all this stuff' speak, and make sure that I leave with the right materials that I need to get my job done.", "business_id": "F5-k-QxSGuK3oGNMknFFDw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cSAACR699NuLMqBPuKL8nw", "review_id": "T3ydDeuOhlWqV_2ouhKG6w", "text": "Terrible customer service. \n\n1.) I went to return something I bought online. The guy was irritated I didn't print out my order confirmation even though I had the packing slips. He repeatedly told me how much longer it takes him to complete the return. I offered to look up the confirmation in my email but he said that wouldn't work because he can't scan it through my phone -- uh really? Starbucks scanners work just fine if you have a digital gift card. \n\nI didn't mind waiting the extra 5 minutes it took him to complete the return but he had no problem repeatedly telling me what an inconvenience I was. \n\n2.) I needed help getting a shower head to fit. The first guy was nice but wasn't sure so he referred me to someone else. That guy was rude, condescending, and short. I though Home Depot was supposed to be helpful? \n\n3.) I went to pay and then leave and remembered I parked on the other side of the store. I paused for a second to determine what the best way to exit the store would be (not in the way of anyone, just literally stepped away from the register after paying) and some guy asked me if I had a problem? Uh? I can't just stand here, receipt in hand, for 1 minute? \n\nWill not return to this location.", "business_id": "F5-k-QxSGuK3oGNMknFFDw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "rLtl8ZkDX5vH5nAx9C3q5Q", "review_id": "03hmVIsGOHRtlVfHOcJ9dQ", "text": "I swear I am here every frikkin weekend for one reason or another.  This place, like all the other Home Depots, offers everything under the sun for the home and provides excellent service when you can track down a sales associate.\n\nThe thing I hate about this place, and I know it probably isn't their fault, is the parking lot.  It is one of the most horrific layouts every conceived.  The perimeter is a maze of bullsht and I almost get in an accident every time.  I would literally slap whoever came up with the design.", "business_id": "F5-k-QxSGuK3oGNMknFFDw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "inSWAO5wMVhLBPH5M7hBUw", "review_id": "TtWeyyLecj3ed2zoI4X2Rg", "text": "I've done a lot of online shopping, but my recent experience going through this store is the worst experience I have ever had! We ordered a wine cooler for my son on 12/19/12 as a Christmas present, knowing that it would be a late arrival. We received a couple emails stating that the cooler was in shipment, but we had no means of tracking it. On 1/1/13, we received another email that stated that our order had been \"lost of damaged\" during shipment and charges on our credit card would be reversed. We re-ordered on the same day and heard nothing for the next 10 days. Today (1/15/13) we called and they said the order still had not been processed and they were blaming it on the vendor. We finally cancelled our order and will go to one of their competitors to order a similar item.", "business_id": "F5-k-QxSGuK3oGNMknFFDw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TJRBA15ziLkf5chQrCrzHA", "review_id": "OuAjgEwjZf6w28lwk6uc2w", "text": "The difference between Men and Boy's are the price of thier toys!!!!\n\nYES, this is a toy store for big boy's!!!!!!!!!  I could get lost in the tool section for hours, but none the less, this trip I found the staff to be very helpful, unlike other trips, where I complained about the rudeness.", "business_id": "F5-k-QxSGuK3oGNMknFFDw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "diDUDx82VePOC1hObkHwMw", "review_id": "5Tf0fDgfUWHc7ZvvwWd7nw", "text": "Home Depot what is this place? It is full of everything you need when working on your house and then some. I've been coming to this location since they opened and remain a loyal fan. Honey do lists are welcome and treated with importance.\n\nThis location is pretty good when you need help or advice. You will see the same people working there several years or more. Makes me feel comfortable and gets me in the mood to kick some orange bucket and get something done. Great rental department if you are in a bind and do not want to purchase the equipment. Life savor a few times.\n\nWow. What department do I spend the most time in on a normal visit? I would have to say electrical, plumbing, lumber, painting, garden center and I think the flooring section next.\n\nStop me already. I cannot get out of here without spending a few Franklins. Definitely the place to get your stuffs. Got to get the crew back to work. Me myself and I and maybe a friend or two. Beers on me fellows. I hope we actually get something done. Yikes!", "business_id": "F5-k-QxSGuK3oGNMknFFDw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GtG3kX_CWnK0YF5kKYTDGA", "review_id": "eM8TopoM7P8ACF-jvxg1IQ", "text": "The return service here is fantastic. I bought something online and then lost the original box, and I'm not even sure if I had the correct receipt. But the guy at the return desk was awesome. He had to get on the phone and pull some string, and got our return to go through. I knew, going in, that we may not be able to get a return, so I am so thankful for this guy that worked so hard for us. Wish I could remember his name, but everyone there has always been fantastic!", "business_id": "F5-k-QxSGuK3oGNMknFFDw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "naKn3CysPZRXViQT2zBl6g", "review_id": "YZE-uQehpIrX8tirWGLPEQ", "text": "My contractor was illegally detained at this location this week.  An overly enthusiastic plain clothes (cop?) with a picture of a badge on his cell phone accused my contractor, and friend of theft (and later changed his tune to say fraud).  With a receipt in his pocket for the roofing materials that he 'stole' that this private dick refused to look at aggressively cuffed him and shoved him around to the back room and interrogated him for well over an hour before Phx Police came on site.  His shoulder was hurt, the cuffs were on so tight circulation was lost in his hands, and all the while a full paid receipt for all the goods was in his pocket.  Right before the police arrived he finally looked at the receipt and said \"Its from yesterday you thief!!  You lying thief!!\"  This date on the receipt was Sept 5 2013.  Guess what day it was....Sept 5.  Now, the rentacop changes his tune and said \" I never said you stole, you are committing fraud\"  Once Phx PD was on site, they quickly realized that there was no crime, no theft, no fraud and demanded my contractor be released, which he was.  But he continued to be harassed and threatened by this guy.  they also tried to keep my roofing materials, which the PD wouldnt let them do.  \nI just bought a house down the street.  I am remodeling it starting with the roof, then the paint, then the flooring, then the bathrooms.  I was set to spend 30-40k at this store in the next 3mos.  now, that money is going to Lowes on FLW down the street.  They screwed up bad.  I have also offered the services of my (very good) attorney to my contractor, and that ball has started to roll.  This went well beyond normal detainment/suspicion and civil action will be prompt.", "business_id": "F5-k-QxSGuK3oGNMknFFDw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "12IboY_kqCaaA1Lok5hsVg", "review_id": "lEThZZSe1AE7dRJkbEXQlA", "text": "I bought a hedge trimmer, blower/vacuum, and mower. When I got home and opened the box it looked like it had been opened before and later found that it was missing 2 of the 3 attachments. Then I opened the hedge trimmer. There were black marks by the motor and had obviously been used before and refurbished. The mower was fine. \n\nSo 2 of my 3 items had been previously owned and returned/refurbished. If I wanted refurbished items I would have bought them on eBay for 1/3 of the price.", "business_id": "F5-k-QxSGuK3oGNMknFFDw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "gnSy_kgvL5Fk33UOWeWpXg", "review_id": "TysUi-yi3abiZb_QH7E9aA", "text": "My husband wanted to come in here and check out a jigsaw he saw online. They didn't have the one he wanted so they offered to call another store but they didn't have it either. I didn't know jigsaws were so in demand! Lol, Anyhoo so that was nice of them to try, so we went to check out the Christmas trees in the outside lot. They were beautiful but not as tall as I wanted ours to be, but this location was helpful and if we are in a pinch and in this area we would come back.", "business_id": "F5-k-QxSGuK3oGNMknFFDw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jmfjq2QR2PmMBl7NOy2z9Q", "review_id": "etJi2nfzSJZ8c3D6L8sveQ", "text": "Like almost every Home Depot, the service is very friendly, helpful and helps you find what you need.  Even over the holidays, this place makes you feel like you are that day's only customer...  The entire staff went above and beyond to help me locate 5 small items, especially Kelly O..", "business_id": "F5-k-QxSGuK3oGNMknFFDw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NNdfPF-UhvLB8FxbsuSC5A", "review_id": "2jmMsGuSl63grBHhDeR76Q", "text": "Came here recently to do some shopping on dining room lights.  Saw a lot of lights but didn't see anything I like.  So I had to shop somewhere else.  I wonder how much their electricity costs monthly with all the lights lit all day long.", "business_id": "F5-k-QxSGuK3oGNMknFFDw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DNanZIqkYXtMvVAqgdjSGg", "review_id": "YaO_MECtVoheLp0_ldi1hw", "text": "I mean come on guys, its Home Depot! So yes obviously they have pretty much any tool imaginable, paint, lumber and all your other home provment needs. I bought 20 5 gallon buckets to play basketpong across a pool, thanks for supporting basketpong home depot. Oh they have really good 'helpers' willing to work cheap conveniently located it all Home Depot parking lots lol", "business_id": "F5-k-QxSGuK3oGNMknFFDw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ysVhCkNub3ZtF4JPmp1KsA", "review_id": "6Zqq-WoFZ4tUfEA-14bu6Q", "text": "It's Home Depot. What more do you need to say. All the people are always helpful and you can almost always find what you are looking for. \n\nThis location is well stocked and the garden section has great seasonal stuff. I'm here once a week thanks to my dog constantly destroying the yard. Maybe I need to yelp a pet trainer instead.", "business_id": "F5-k-QxSGuK3oGNMknFFDw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KX2BQPi6rXO-tz3m0YPQcw", "review_id": "b6MPkDl_Uj9NhxZf1UEaHQ", "text": "We Love DDPS!!! Great teachers and owners, supportive parents, impressive creative projects, and fun events for the kiddos (especially pizza day, bubbles the clown, and zoo day)! My mini me is prepared for kindergarten and is a balanced child thanks to the love, care, mentorship, and creativity from Desert Dawn! We have been here for over two years and wish we started sooner.", "business_id": "PIBkZriPXTXGIUmbUwNkVQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ypiFLPXPzJ4Enu7umcmNXg", "review_id": "41yuAFN0ADTj6d4bNdkVmg", "text": "I have sent three kids to Desert Dawn and it is truly a special place! Caring teachers who have been there forever, great curriculum and fun activities. Plus I Iove the garden, goats and chickens!", "business_id": "PIBkZriPXTXGIUmbUwNkVQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZREDycnu3rhgDvhBdcm4wA", "review_id": "vS7nI2jNsNuCk0tHRtDdvg", "text": "I was in and out of here so quickly!  They made me feel welcomed", "business_id": "yQ_Jc3o3ufJFzoImgMHxUQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4I20VXHPK2V3pY8yTYm6sA", "review_id": "49ZhSTHp9Tkz1n_m9I8rYA", "text": "Went here for a blood draw on a Monday morning. I had an appointment which I think made things smoother but it was not crowded at all. Clean, efficient, and friendly. I wish I made note of the woman who drew my blood. It is the first time ever that I actually did not feel anything, yes, not even a pinch, when the needle entered and on top of that when it was over I really could not see where she went into my arm. Even in the following days (where sometimes in the past have been a little sore or have seen a small area of bruising where the needle entered -- there was NOTHING.", "business_id": "yQ_Jc3o3ufJFzoImgMHxUQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "m7j9e53ycZxjWYBD7rZVng", "review_id": "aIvQhjPxTqY6OTnz8x9SGA", "text": "Since I refuse to feed my beloved doggies the crap that comes out of pet stores, grocery stores, and vet offices I buy my food here. \n\nPet Food Depot has a great selection of dog food and the staff is amazingly helpful and knowledgeable about the various foods. During the Great Pet Food Recall of 2007 there were emails and notes around various foods stating if they were affected or not. The prices are very reasonable. It's not some high end posh puppy palace but a livestock store.", "business_id": "aMsEP51zdkdJpG7so9zmzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rPGZttaVjRoVi3GYbs62cg", "review_id": "jXDSmGp_HNP1sseoT5QAUg", "text": "Like Megan, I don't want to feed my dog the usual cheap crap you can get from the grocery store, so I shop here instead.  They carry high-quality food, treats and toys.  Great for anyone who loves to spoil their furry \"kids\".\n\nThis place always cheers me up too.  I know animals in cages can make some folks sad but I can't resist oogling over their piles of baby hamsters and fuzzy, yellow ducklings.  Even the reptiles are cool.\n\nIt's like a one-stop shop for kibble, toys and cuteness!", "business_id": "aMsEP51zdkdJpG7so9zmzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AA2QzaCSRgcJVswAn6CHUQ", "review_id": "WJx6L8dO6FmWFAKng1cXsQ", "text": "I would give this 4.5 stars and not 5 stars because sometimes the head cashier chick gives me the stink eye when I go in.\n\nThey have a great selection of dog and cat food. Not just the standard stuff that Petco and Petsmart have, but real organic and high quality stuff. Of course, that means some of their food is more expensive than you will find at Petsmart. However, they have some stuff that are less expensive for your pup or kitty, such as collars, toys, catnip, treats... Its kinda dark in there, and smells like a barn but worth going in and checking out. Plus, its right next to grovers park :)", "business_id": "aMsEP51zdkdJpG7so9zmzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yMh0pZfHg0QvPI1LeUkBtQ", "review_id": "lzuu1AnXylv5lgoBl4FjNg", "text": "If I wanted to feed my dogs the stuff they sell at Petsmart or Petco then I might as well get them a cheeseburger from McDonalds.  I look at the first few items in the ingredients on the list on the bag - mostly fillers & byproducts.  Gross!  What the hell is poulrty by-product & preseved animal fat? If I won't eat it, then I ain't feeding it to my dogs.\n\nI'll stick with wellness.  Its human grade, the dogs don't have to eat as much which means less poop in the yard.  It is also cheaper at Pet Food Depot than any place else.    \n\nBONUS:  They have a shot clinic every Saturday which is great.", "business_id": "aMsEP51zdkdJpG7so9zmzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PNAkqna65eJq8Od5dl1iDA", "review_id": "AkYn40r1ncDxet1cA3IGRw", "text": "Stopped in tonight, a Sunday, right at closing to get some crickets for our new family gecko. Surprisingly, they invited us in for a $1 sale after closing time. It's service like that that will bring us back and keep us from the big chains!", "business_id": "aMsEP51zdkdJpG7so9zmzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6HnRvac_VcaepAi_EhAFhQ", "review_id": "cgVUEpeJ5aT1Cm9hK_q6-Q", "text": "I go there since it's right across the street from the dog park and they sell Canidae dog food. Prices are reasonable and the people are friendly. They have a great selection of products, too.", "business_id": "aMsEP51zdkdJpG7so9zmzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zjX3Bph1uSWtrhaLCuyC2g", "review_id": "bO2Nuz8X7XAeEatYnZk6Tw", "text": "Went here today in search of new dog food for my Teddy ... This store is BIG. Lots of different kinds of food, cheaper than most stores I've been to, the staff is super friendly and helpful. It is clean and nice and has toys, collars and meds. They carry other supplies/food for small animals and cats too! I love this store and definitely will be back!!!", "business_id": "aMsEP51zdkdJpG7so9zmzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LnMMOFdCcHiYQOpagFINnQ", "review_id": "9nI4DlZNttD8jnrEb7pUYA", "text": "WOW!!! practically half price on everything compared to the chain stores.  Staff is always very friendly and helpful, and i've literally saved hundreds of dollars since I discovered this store just under a year ago!", "business_id": "aMsEP51zdkdJpG7so9zmzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "v3rGnHpghOSveRYPH6_GTQ", "review_id": "ywY8fQoZIVUvd74-tw3YCw", "text": "Love this place!! Better dog food and treats for your pets! \nThey have chickens too! and a cool big turtle who walks around the store! \nThe staff is very friendly and helpfull.\nNow I know where the dog park is across the st too! I love going to both.", "business_id": "aMsEP51zdkdJpG7so9zmzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "khPlizt3ava1xkbtAxHQnw", "review_id": "y018Ht7hGvUXK8o05bvT8Q", "text": "Love love love this place! They have the cheapest prices in town for premium dog food. They have great hours, open 7 days a week. The staff is very friendly and always helps me carry my food to the car. They also have a scale in the back and let me weight my great dane pup whenever I come in. Not just the food is cheap though. All of your other pet products are do much cheaper than petsmart or petco. I found a prong collar for $8.99 that was $20 at petsmart. It was the same thing! I feel very lucky to live right down the street from here.", "business_id": "aMsEP51zdkdJpG7so9zmzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "HPxji3cX5H460ECCgtnGHw", "review_id": "VZ0SuoLShrSj2mQ3tSGVhA", "text": "Pet Food Depot is great!  They only carry high quality feed in this joint.  The staff is knowledgeable and willing to make recommendations.  More often that not, these guys even load the ginormous bags of food in to my car for me! The food and treat selection is amazing and the prices can't be beat.  If you are looking for Kibbles 'n Bits, you won't find it here, but if you want the best for your pet, come check out everything Pet Food Depot has to offer.", "business_id": "aMsEP51zdkdJpG7so9zmzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C_uA1JTMe8QteqDEG0UjyA", "review_id": "U5PKiOi3CYJhOVSspDiPww", "text": "This place is good depending on what you're looking for. I'm going to write this from a reptile enthusiasts' view. Simply put, this place is the worst. Animals all housed improperly, I've seen some snakes that were rescued from here, it smells, and it has been this way since the 90's. If you're looking for reptiles, avoid this place!", "business_id": "aMsEP51zdkdJpG7so9zmzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KQnq1p-PlWUo-qPEtWtmMw", "review_id": "hl4mN5uKjV5MfG4LUce3Jw", "text": "Very friendly & helpful staff, they carry specialty dog food at great prices. Love coming here for my fur kids! They also offer low cost vaccine clinics on saturdays", "business_id": "aMsEP51zdkdJpG7so9zmzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TNSqUhfG4V4pRmuIuaQhhA", "review_id": "D6LKBqvPyxycF-9QzKjApQ", "text": "awesome store and exactly what I was looking for. There needs to be more places like this rather than Petco/Petsmart. This place has so much to offer including vaccines for puppies. Intelligent staff and definitely where I will be buying all of my pet products from here on out.", "business_id": "aMsEP51zdkdJpG7so9zmzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pB1rfj2Cxjy9fhrxisdYxQ", "review_id": "pD6W5bYqfSvhUfmB26efJQ", "text": "I was disappointing to find Iams, Eukanuba, and Science Diet in the store.  These are not good foods and certainly not considered healthy options.  If you dont believe me check it out here: \n\n http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/iams-proactive-health-adult/ \nhttp://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/hills-science-diet-natures-best/\n\nClearly, its another example of a retailer that doesnt \"walk the walk,\" when it comes to offering foods for pets.  People were nice, store was nice,but in the end, how can I trust what your telling me if you are willing to sell me a bag of Iams?  They are just a smaller version of Pet Club or Petco.  Ill stick with Pet Planet.  At least they walk the walk.", "business_id": "aMsEP51zdkdJpG7so9zmzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bQqG8HEC5DuPp158TLo6sw", "review_id": "Bcqvs1EbLFUAnMIeWMe_MA", "text": "Went to get my dog's food at the Pet Food Depot (Cave Creek/Grovers) and I saw a bunny in a cage on the floor, scared. He/she had food and a carrot but no water. I told an employee and after a bunch of \"that's not my rabbit\" comments, finally someone gave the bunny water. The sweet young man who checked me out told the manager that a customer wanted to buy 2 parakeets. The manager said to put them in a paper bag because they're out of boxes...really, a paper bag? The young man said the customer specifically wanted the birds in a box and the manager said \"we don't have any boxes, should I grab one from the sky\" and walked off. What a huge turn-off! I found out that the manager is the owner's son. \nI have been coming here for 8 years and this was my last trip here. There is a store a little further away (Western Ranchman at 32nd St/Paradise) that sells the same specialty dog food I buy, so they will be getting my business from now on. I have always been treated well here but after the flippant comments from the staff in front of a loyal customer, they obviously do not care about me or the animals they sell.", "business_id": "aMsEP51zdkdJpG7so9zmzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gq5J4BdIMbVLZ92gLuNV7Q", "review_id": "uRyUXwR2mv9tQaAohh-Jsg", "text": "Horrible horrible experience.  Is selling puppy shots that are not refrigerated.  Also did not tell us that the shots needed to be refrigerated, although what good would that have done since they weren't in first place.  Went to return them, they refused.  The guy named Bob says he was the owner, refused to give his last name.  I asked for more information he refused, and as he wheeled by he cursed me but I heard it.  I left the defective shots there, so now he has my money and the shots.  AVOID at ALL COSTS.   I have since learned parvo distemper shots not kept at right temperature can kill puppies.  I brought this up with the \"owner\" Bob and he said he didn't care", "business_id": "aMsEP51zdkdJpG7so9zmzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LE6Yajmx2Db20gA99iu-IQ", "review_id": "V1blStAhXz6GFKOmeMFD9A", "text": "This place is great.  The store looks better and better everytime I go.  We've been shopping here since 2007 and have always had friendly, helpful staff.  They stock great toys and offer good community minded services (vax, etc) There's something for everyone.  Even the customers are nice!", "business_id": "aMsEP51zdkdJpG7so9zmzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tUjCEor48-dSGkP5Smma3A", "review_id": "pKY5PaOZO2U7Jt0pxgiDNg", "text": "There are good points and bad points . Good side, is a great selection of dog food brands and reasonable prices.  The treats are expensive though.  The downside is the cleanliness and store organization and the aisles seem cramped. Also, concerned about quality because when I went in in August, only felt like a swamp cooler, and that just doesn't seem like good storage for a lot of the dry dog food so I didn't buy dry. As far as service, it's a hit or miss.  There will be a few helpful, friendly people, and others, just don't compare.  Overall, I will still keep going to the store based on variety and affordability.", "business_id": "aMsEP51zdkdJpG7so9zmzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p-F2ZUuxsYNWvU8gaUmoDA", "review_id": "wSB1vqt-hXxJj2UbZy4LVg", "text": "I ride horses and so this is a little biased of a review. The hay here is always very 'sticky' and the beet pulp/rice bran sucks and is way more expensive than C&H right down the road. BUT they carry some different horse products than C&H inside the store so every once in a while I love to browse the aisles for something new which is nice.\n\nI recently discovered that they have a low cost clinic fro dogs/cats from 2-5pm on Saturdays, just come early and stand in line till its your turn. bring cash though. That is probably one of the best features for me of this store.\n\nSometimes the cashiers aren't exactly 'nice/helpful' but again that's mostly for horse related feed/products when I asked for help with dog nail clippers and dog food they are very knowledgeable. It might be nice if they hired or trained some personnel on horses.", "business_id": "aMsEP51zdkdJpG7so9zmzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "shdASrciwOzYLC-oYb4dHg", "review_id": "onJ5YzFw_hbhu3_e-xAxZA", "text": "This place it's great. Really reminds me of a country feed store. They carry everything you need for any size pet, the staff is very helpful & they have the best prices around. I was paying 10\u00a2 pet cricket at petsmart & they sell there's in bulk 500 for $20. Which is a lifesaver when your son has 2 growing beardies.\nAnd I love how there's always baby chicks & ducklings chirping away. They're so cute!\nP.S. anyone looking for fly/flea spray for pets or livestock- AVON SKIN-SO-SOFT spray oil is the best cheapest non-toxic bug/mosquito repellant out there. There's an Avon site on the NW Corner of 7th St & Bell if you're looking.", "business_id": "aMsEP51zdkdJpG7so9zmzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T4W0t1q8MIF6FbH8Fawurw", "review_id": "GNGDLYkQp5LaSw1pGF1QNg", "text": "always amazed at how many people go to petsmart/petco when this place is around. clearly they have not been introduced to here yet. WAY BETTER prices and quality everything", "business_id": "aMsEP51zdkdJpG7so9zmzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7GAjxEA-OscXgPt7YFgkBw", "review_id": "moNgQfHOO4k0OYygv9UDKA", "text": "For those parents who need to take kids in for their first haircut, or one of the first few haircuts, I strongly recommend a place like this. Cool Cuts has a nice play area for kids while they wait including video game stations for the older kids. A basic cut is $16.95 which is average. You can find cheaper prices at Stupidcuts and Hateclips, but you will make up the difference by waiting at least an hour for a moron to cut your child's hair badly, and your child being scared to death in the process. Spend a few bucks more and go to a shop that specializes in kids. The kids get to sit in a regular chair or a special car or airplane chair and watch a video from a decent selection while the snippers do their work. My little boy just had his third haircut ever, and Maryam (sic) did a great job. I think she set the land speed record for cutting hair. He was seated and done within 5 minutes, and all that while having a screaming fit the way only an 18 month old boy from my family can do. They will use scissors if the child can stand it, and clippers if she has a squirmer. I recommend calling ahead for a reservation or you will have to wait (or shop with your wife while waiting!).", "business_id": "u9b49Z4JmvbP6KTe26lyoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bphQYJXrJZomo_zxnx304A", "review_id": "ip75CfLtmEVNGNOUVkmLKQ", "text": "As a former happy customer of Lollilocks at Desert Ridge (which sadly closed), we decided to come here for my 4 year old daughter's haircut.  I was very unimpressed with the atmosphere, cleanliness, and employees.  \n\nThe older woman that cut my daughter's hair barely talked to her, other than to ask her what video she wanted to watch. I feel that if you're going to cut kid's hair for a living, you should be a person who's good with children.  She then proceeded to spend the next 10 minutes trying to sell me hair products.  I finally just walked away after trying politely in vain to let her know I wasn't interested in buying anything other than the haircut.\n\nThe place seemed like it was in need of a remodel, didn't look particularly clean, and the full court press on the hair products was a complete turn-off.  I won't be taking my kids back, unless I'm desperate.", "business_id": "u9b49Z4JmvbP6KTe26lyoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7oKYK6SNSl78maRVBeSiKg", "review_id": "k3LGZWEeEUnXT7TPeuxZbA", "text": "My 21-month-old son had had two traumatic haircutting experiences at regular barber shops, so I broke down and tried this place, which is very close to my house. From the outside it looked a little foo foo for a boy, but he was starting to look like a girl so I was desperate. \n\nWe did not have an appointment, but we got right in. Nancy helped us and made my son feel right at home after helping us pick out a Thomas the Tank Engine video to watch. She let him hold the (non-sharp) end of the clippers and tickle himself with it, so he understood there was nothing to be scared of, along with letting him explore a few other instruments and making him feel more comfortable. Other than a hand wave pointing out that the products were on sale, I did not get hassled about buying any items. The price is reasonable, and I signed up for coupons online. \n\nConsidering we had to pay for the gentleman who got his hair cut in the chair next to my son at the barbershop because he (my son, not the gentleman) was having such a terror-filled temper tantrum the last time we tried that, this ended up to be much more affordable. We will definitely go back.", "business_id": "u9b49Z4JmvbP6KTe26lyoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z4MlPZ8SGa2ODhn4vZoGog", "review_id": "ND5P9y2qXvUU2Hw8wcwMRw", "text": "I have been taking my two boys there for years. Sure it costs a tad more- but the haircut is better quality. The kids have fun- play Lego's while waiting- watch movies, play X Box and other video games. The coupons do come in handy. I do recommend to take the traumatized kids, the ladies are patient and have calming solutions. I have seen many haircuts given while the kid is in the Moms lap.   (At least my kids never had that hair meltdown) I am very comfortable with them and think others would enjoy Cool Cuts", "business_id": "u9b49Z4JmvbP6KTe26lyoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "x3be6uxIqd9Dypu-o9KsKg", "review_id": "QGN-GD63y0yHiVNt4jEd5Q", "text": "Definitely a 'cool' place for kids! Video games to entertain, a play area for smaller tikes and a very accommodating staff. Yes, they have my recommendation for yelpers.", "business_id": "u9b49Z4JmvbP6KTe26lyoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E5qFR0RBQBoXx8FbrOkdbw", "review_id": "FbGibW-pvdxf3CS86_YyDQ", "text": "Usually have a little wait even with an appointment, but it gives the kiddo time to play with the train and pick her movie.", "business_id": "u9b49Z4JmvbP6KTe26lyoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jhU3yPtGnIPa6cWpeJyrwQ", "review_id": "rLovdin91hs_038nDwfM_g", "text": "I will not be getting my sons hair cut at Cool Cuts for Kids again. \n\nYou see last November we had his first hair cut done there, and then we left town for a couple weeks, where we noticed that it was grossly uneven in the front (it was nearly an inch longer on one side of his forehead) We hadn't noticed because we nearly always do his hair in a style that had hidden the mistake. \n\nwhen we returned home, I called the location that I had taken him to, only to be told that because it was over 1 week since the cut that I would have to PAY for another cut!!! \n\nI was thoroughly disappointed at the lack of customer service! so sad, $17 for a child cut that is not even right is too much.", "business_id": "u9b49Z4JmvbP6KTe26lyoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-X-Vk809JBpsx0eGbeI5qQ", "review_id": "C4GVSomHNJUL-SH29qtszA", "text": "If I could possibly give no stars I would. I have been to this location now two times. First time I had an appointment and I waited for 35 minutes with a 2 year old. This was the second time I went waited over an hour with a 2 1/2 year old and than was told they couldn't get me in today by Karen. Who is very unprofessional and no patients with small children anyway. This place is a joke. Wonder why I was told when I moved here NEVER to use this place. Now I will spread the word as well.", "business_id": "u9b49Z4JmvbP6KTe26lyoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VxjBILj9-MdwG8DQINQViw", "review_id": "ZWSpVf6w21D6hB9w6Bt9tw", "text": "I brought my 15 month old son in for his first haircut and I will not be going back. The woman who cut his hair was not the type of kid-friendly personality I would expect for someone working in that kind of place. She was very aggressive about trying to sell me hair products, even argumentative about other products and what is considered organic. And now that I look at his hair cut, it's uneven. I will just fix it myself instead of going back there.  They do have videos for the kids to watch, but overall it does look outdated into there.  I wish I had just gone to a regular place.", "business_id": "u9b49Z4JmvbP6KTe26lyoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jh3x79Do2KK00iniVZtcEw", "review_id": "QRxlMaxPY5tP3jrz2Z2LUg", "text": "Less than impressed! We usually go to the Cool Cuts at 7th Street and Bell, but this one occasion, the location on Cactus was more convenient. We won't be back! The lady cutting my boys hair was very interested in selling hair products to another customer who came in AFTER she started our cut, even tho there was another stylist there, sitting in the back. After 5-10 minutes she came back, but was very impatient. \"Sit up, don't move, tilt your head\".....all reasonable requests if done in a polite manner, and IF he was moving around, which he was NOT.  She did not seem a very kid-friendly person, despite working in a kids only shop.  The place seemed rather grimy too. :(\n\nInterestingly enough, we have only had great experiences at the 7th Street location. Friendly and polite, and a very clean shop. \n\nGuess where we will go in the future?", "business_id": "u9b49Z4JmvbP6KTe26lyoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "09n6xg2yuHg1sBC9mOJitA", "review_id": "gLyD186xinr1FxsXal8Jag", "text": "Great service great prices.  A real family shop!", "business_id": "aOoL97QDyIJRy9NVwcCUOg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TK0FfygBf8wqkiPqbLPOCw", "review_id": "mK5p9pENvccH92XL2aixXw", "text": "Had a pair of pants taken in and caught my heel on the hem so half of it needed to be sewn. $18 for the alteration and $5 for the hem (really a few stitiches?). Told me they would be ready on Wednesday (dropped off on Sat) didn't make it there until Friday, could I come back after 5? How hard is is to call and let me know. Returned on Sat. They were linen, would it have been to much to press?", "business_id": "aOoL97QDyIJRy9NVwcCUOg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1qmPPUEXmGJuMyxBwIiRVw", "review_id": "M_SNGzaIjNjFaAtVpmn5WQ", "text": "I took a $228 pair of Citizens for Humanity jeans in to K-Family to be hemmed. Despite the obvious quality of the garment and my expressed concern about the stylized appearance of the jean that would be compromised by the hem, they handled the job carelessly, hemming and rehemming it too short -- two times -- and leaving the messy stitching where it had been artful. I feel sick. You get what you pay for here, a quick job, no art.", "business_id": "aOoL97QDyIJRy9NVwcCUOg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ru8p3RTlk8f9LB_3zLXURQ", "review_id": "2e4K463SpgPle8H9K0HUSw", "text": "Sometimes you just have a pair of shoes that you love so much, you keep getting the soles or heels replaced.  \nI have a pair of classic Joan & David black pump, suede that is so comfortable that I think I've had them for over 15 years and I just keep replacing the heels.\nThis time I took them to Paradise Family Shoe Repair.  The place is on the SE corner of Tatum & Thunderbird.  Place is super clean and the guy very friendly.\nHe charged me $15 to replace the heels and an additional $25 to add some super tough rubber sole to the leather soles of my heels.  When I got the shoes back, I was impressed by how well replaced the heels were and I am very happy with the super tough rubber soles that were still comfortable because I know my classic black pumps will probably now last me another 20 years.  \nThe best part?  My black suede was looking a little worn and he sprayed a product call Suede Renew on the pumps (at no additional charge!!) and my shoes came back looking brand new.\nHe told me I would be impressed by the work he does with my shoes and I have to write that he's right!", "business_id": "X_kjTFpt1biAbDzrX3uAwQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dhVqzZ-D0GDYT65MGADqTw", "review_id": "wJ4V1t8quV31sSp1fqEj9w", "text": "I am a shoe repair store regular, because I prefer to maintain a good pair of shoes rather than shop for a new pair. I tried this place when I first moved to the area. I have never been told quite literally that my shoes were not worth repairing. When I told the man that I had had the soles replaced several times before and that price was no issue, he told me it wasn't worth it for him and to go buy a new pair. So I took them a half mile down the road to Cobblestone and they had them looking like new in no-time.", "business_id": "X_kjTFpt1biAbDzrX3uAwQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UnVEsrAgmzcTt3O-23NsCg", "review_id": "GfhQq9aKmqRJjbQKRrNN3A", "text": "I dropped a Chanel tote and shoes off for repair and reconditioning and all I can say is WOW. The bag and shoes came back looking almost new. The repair was done quickly and at a fair price. I cannot recommend this place enough.", "business_id": "X_kjTFpt1biAbDzrX3uAwQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "8AT9WSphWIIC2k8lh__izA", "review_id": "32QJMo687Ar057Yo8v8sQg", "text": "Dr.Ric Rios is the best;  he has prescribed contacts and glasses for me and my family for many years. I just wish the office  wasn't so far away from my frequent destinations. It would also be great to see if he has more updated frames, I currently like the French designer Koali made in Australia.", "business_id": "7hmTTGJHKfAw82uT4kIxvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KLekdmo4FdNnP0huUhzZNw", "review_id": "mYYs4rFFyNpr5-ox6qhJXw", "text": "My family has been going to PV Eyecare for many years. We have never had any issue with the staff or Dr. Rios who is the best! Appointments are flexible and prices are competetive. This is a no pressure place- unlike other places. You can buy your frames/contacts  there or they will give you your prescription and you can go elsewhere. I am not familiar with any of the other doctors that are there but if you need a great eye doctor- try Dr. Rios.", "business_id": "7hmTTGJHKfAw82uT4kIxvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2TPvlCjRfZlo42ZNG-F44A", "review_id": "rv-wJD6f4Vgh4aJzGNjN3g", "text": "Today was my first visit to Paradise Valley Eye Care, and I can say that it was a pleasant one and I would return again.\n\nMy first impression of the office was that it looked nothing like the pictures shown on their website, which was offsetting -- I'm quite sure it's a stock photo.  In comparison the office appeared mildly run down.  There was a slight hiccup in my paperwork, there was another patient in their system with the same name, but the office staff was organized and proficient enough to rectify the issue seamlessly. \n\nI've read a few negative reviews (not on yelp) on this office, particularly pertaining to the office staff, so I think I'd like to offer my two cents. The office staff does not have the bright perky young receptionist feel that I've come to expect in a stereotypical Scottsdale private practice.  The office ladies will probably not light up when you walk through the door or make small talk. They, however, work in a matter of fact manner and seem competent and accretive.  They needed minimal information to get the insurance information for my visit and realized their mistake in assuming I was a different patient instantly.  Others who are expecting and that may be accustomed to a cheery greeting might find the demeanor of the office cold, however I find that they are simply busy at their work.\n\nThe ophthamic assistant/tech was friendly, she managed myself and another party with two young boys rather well, with minimal waiting during the exam preparation process without rushing anyone.\n\nThe optometrist, Dr. Christensen, was very patient with me.  I had been neglectful in taking my contacts out before bed, and he gave me a gentle warning that this was causing visible scratching and scaring on my cornea without making me feel uncomfortable.  He took the time to explain the development of an astigmatism in my right eye, and gave me a cost comparison on the normal lenses I was accustomed to and the toric ones I could buy for the most clear vision.  I was given the opportunity to try both types of lenses (the normal ones and the toric) and he was completely unbiased to the options that I had to choose from, which was appreciated.\n\nI liked the lady who helped me pick out my frames at the end of the visit.  I had a good idea what my insurance covered (VSP), but wanted to verify it, and she was very knowledgable and helpful.  She calculated the difference in cost on whether using my insurance benefit on my frames or lenses (as it would only cover one) was more cost efficient so I could make an informed decision.  I picked up a pair of Dior frames that were discounted to $189 (before my insurance coverage) and I'm super happy with the find!  I was informed that my glasses would be ready in 1-2 days, which was more than reasonable.\n\nOverall, I would recommend Paradise Valley Eye Care, especially to those who have eye insurance coverage.  I think the office is ran very competently and very efficiently.", "business_id": "7hmTTGJHKfAw82uT4kIxvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3VFZMwmchYWnDSiq6kPiDw", "review_id": "EH8PKjUdfkqQ4CeIVmLAWQ", "text": "I was a patient of Dr. Bridgewater's for over ten years, and when he passed away their offices referred me to Dr. Ric Rios and the transition has been a blessing in disguise. I am a suffer of keratoconus and had a cornea transplant in 08. Up until I saw Dr. Rios, have never had quite the success in fitting a contact lens. I have a hard lens in the right eye and a hybrid in my left. The hybrid has me seeing better than 20/20 out of it. AMAZING! I will soon have a hybrid put into my right has well. The only regret, if there is any, is the somewhat snotty old receptionist who calls to confirm appointments. Beyond that... Doctor Ric rocks. Thanks Bud!", "business_id": "7hmTTGJHKfAw82uT4kIxvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zLToLBt6Yc1NjDvSphbP7Q", "review_id": "82w3xbzvamWeqiv2OQdFZw", "text": "I have been going to Dr. Rios for several years and I think he is great. My eyes are a weird shape and I always had difficulty finding contact lenses, but he was able to determine the perfect brand. I agree with several of the other posters regarding the facility being a bit dated and the office staff not always being the most professional and pleasant; however, I care more about my physician being competent and professional than his staff.", "business_id": "7hmTTGJHKfAw82uT4kIxvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8ceU-HBL7W3A3gLayu3-dw", "review_id": "y9Twk3Pbj04PuZGq2UJDHQ", "text": "I have no idea why this place is so highly rated. In October 2012, I came to this establishment saw the doctor and received the prescription. I did not get my glasses right away because there was a mix up with my insurance and I would need to wait until January until my insurance reset. \n\nCome the new year I called the office to set up time to get my glasses. At this point Paradise Valley Eye Care had informed me they did not have my prescription on file because I saw Dr. Christiansen. Well come to find out the doctor had no record of my visit. It was not until April that they found my prescription and had it sent over. I went and ordered my glasses-finally there was light at the end of the tunnel! My appointment was for early June to order pick out my glasses. I was told my glasses would take 2-4 weeks to arrive. July comes around and I have yet to hear if my glasses had arrived. I called the office and they stated my glasses arrived three weeks ago. Assuming positive intent and the possibility the my cell phone did not receive the call, i let it go. I went in to try on my glasses and became incredibly sick due to the stigmitism. They said nothing could be done and I would need to see the doctor again to be re-examined. I had my appointment the next day and it was determined I would not need a prescription with stigmitism. Reordered my glasses and started to play the waiting game. \n\nAgain I was told it would take 2-4 weeks. 4 weeks had gone by and again I never heard about my glasses and had to call. Again I was told I was called 3 weeks ago and they had my glasses. I had them double check the number to make sure they were calling the right person, my information was correct. I arrived at the  Paradise Valley Eye Care, and the ladies at the front desk had informed me I must have been mistaken because they did not receive my glasses and did not give me a call. I reminded them that I called them and they told me the glasses were there. After more research the front desk had said that they had record of the glasses being received and even signed for them-but they could not find them. They offered to have me pick up a new pair of glasses and wait 2-4 weeks or go with the ones I had. I really liked the ones I picked out, so I decided to go with the glasses I had originally picked up. Again the same old story, I would need to wait 2-4 weeks and they would call me to pick up my glasses. As you can imagine the same situation occurred again, where they \"supposedly called me\" and the glasses were there. \n\nNow on September 14th, I went in for hopefully the last time to get my glasses. Again tried on the glasses, and what do you know-they only removed the stigmatism from one of the lens. So I knew immediately when I started to get sick. Come to find out there were two prescriptions, one that showed no stigmatism and the other that showed one. Ironically they could fix this problem on the spot (It is my wonder why they did not do this the first time around)-Finally after almost a year of getting my initial eye exam, I have my set of glasses. \n\nNow Eric and some older women who would not give me her name (which I found really odd) were very sympathetic to my situation. They gave me a eye glass case, a pretty one. But truth be told after this ordeal I expected something more than a damn eye glass case. In summary this office is unorganized, unprofessional, horrible customer service and a place I highly recommend on not using. The office had several opportunities to show great customer service in all of my times that I went back to the office-but they severely failed every time!", "business_id": "7hmTTGJHKfAw82uT4kIxvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cldg7gM697tEH3ZHs5B6ew", "review_id": "zPiA9ypHzh2NneqLd5ddbw", "text": "I went here to get contacts in July 2012.  before i went back to see the doctor, i was told that a contact lens only exam was $99.  I told the girl at the front desk that $99 was all i could afford.  I had $120 and that was it.  when i got done with the exam, my bill was $200, and of course I couldn't pay it, because I only had $120.  I guess they didn't hear me when I said I only had $120.   apparently, i got more than just a contact lens exam, even though I SPECIFICALLY STATED that I wanted ONLY the CL exam . When I couldn't pay, i told them i would pay the rest at a later date.  i did go back a few months later and paid the remaining balance and bought some contact lenses, which were fine.  today, i stopped in there because i really need new glasses.  my current pair was about 7 years old.  i informed the girl at the desk of this and i informed her that  i was unwilling to pay for a new eye exam after i was informed that the 18 month old script was expired. she seemed annoyed that i was standing up for myself and she said she would see what the doctor would say and i looked at frames.  i picked out a $150 frame and brought it to the counter.  now it's a different lady at the front.   she looks me up in the computer and says that i don't have a glasses prescription on file. Why don't I have an EYEGLASSES SCRIPT on file?  WHY??  i guess the $200 dollar eye exam didn't include an eyeglasses script.  IS THAT CORRECT? she said she would ask the doctor if it was okay for me to buy these glasses, but i didn't want to wait around for them to ask permission from the doctor if it's okay for me to spend my $$$ in their store, so i left.  can't say what he would have done, but my guess is that he'd wanna charge me another $200 to tell me that \"everything is fine and your script hasn't changed\".  my script has changed VERY LITTLE since early 90s.  If it has gotten worse, it's not by much, as I can still wear the glasses I received in the US Army in 1992 and they work fine (though I would not wear them in public :) i don't have insurance and need to pay cash and i just needed some glasses. I DID NOT NEED ANOTHER EXAM,   I'm tired of this highway robbery.  this place seems to really like the money grab so beware.   Most people with insurance don't question extra charges because they know their insurance will cover it.  \n\nIn response to Dr. Rios' angered reply.  I lied?  how come I paid $99 on my first visit and then returned at a later date to pay the remaining balance?  I combined your two charges of $98 and $99 respectively, and called it $200.  Deal with it.  Why doen't $200 cover for a glasses script?  What lobbyist out there wanted a STATE LAW to renew eyeglass scripts annually?  Can you say \"Special Interests\"???  Blackmail?  Where do you see blackmail? That statement about blackmail alone makes me think you are wacko.  I got my lenses duplicated and that is perfectly within the law of the State of Arizona to do so.  I am completely satisfied with my new glasses and I see great.  Thanks for your concern about the health of my eyes, though!  How would he know if my script was the same since the 90s?  He only saw me once and I brought no previous records with me.   Disrupt your office?  I may have debated briefly with the counter girl, but I made no scene or raised my voice or anything like that.  I do have an exuberant personality, I don't deny that.   Dr, Rios, do you think you are insulting me by saying I should seek charity if I cannot afford eye care?  I was told on the phone before driving down to the office that the exam would cost $99.  When I got the the counter it was twice that amount.  I could afford it,  but it wasn't the amount I was told I would pay. I specifically told them on the phone before I came down, that all I had was $100.  That's why I had to return at a later date to pay the remaining balance because I was unable to pay the full amount.  As far as my previous contacts not working, Dr. Rios specifically told me that certain cleaning solutions on the market were ruining the disposable contacts making them unwearable.  He mentioned that the \"Eye Care Community\"  had recently discovered this information.  I went back to using the peroxide cleaning solution,  same solution I used in the late 1980s and I haven't had any more problems with disposable contact lenses.  Why did I come back to the office to get glasses when my first experience was bad?  BECAUSE I didn't think that after 18 months, my script would be expired.  I was wrong.  Since BOTH of my visits involved money grabs, I decided to write this review.   Inaccurate and malicious?  I don't think so,  I'm just stating my experience, and of course my opinion.  You don't have to share my opinion, but you do have to deal with this statement regarding your business remaining here on yelp.", "business_id": "7hmTTGJHKfAw82uT4kIxvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gL_078ILczZRjNnjVqiYVg", "review_id": "IStkSMZo8HD-qO3aL-atEw", "text": "Well, where does one start. This place is a joke.\nThere customer service is horrible and so is there phone etiquette.\n\nThe front desk staff is rude, and its like there doing me a favor to help me.\nBut you know what, they sure will take your money. So dont waste your time, over priced and horrible staff.", "business_id": "7hmTTGJHKfAw82uT4kIxvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZNjjRRg2VAYly3lRth5Lig", "review_id": "8y96iP1AwvI5-JIov21hEw", "text": "Easy to find. The staff was friendly. They had all the necessary equipment on sight to do any exams/tests needed. Dr Hollenbach was great and explained every test and my results with me as we went through them. I would recommend Paradise Valley Eye Care to anyone!:)", "business_id": "7hmTTGJHKfAw82uT4kIxvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3_7IiN_z2CU3AHnTpx2big", "review_id": "HL-POFr1H6y2__Fl8F7xHw", "text": "Absolutely repulsive attitudes with no help whatsoever. Needed help and no one could give me a straight answer. Came back to store to return something, and the cashier was on the phone and would not help with my return. Finally after waiting forever she returned my internet purchased items and gave me store credit.  She also told me i could not use my store credit online which is where i would need to purchase my items since no store within 50 miles had my size. I was a bit upset. Went home, and looked on the back of the card she gave me for store credit and it says i can use this card in store OR ONLINE.  Please, know what your saying before you give off false info to your customers. \n\nParadise valley wet seal, i will definitely not be returning. And have your employees smile every once in awhile.. Instead of looking like a sticks up their butt.", "business_id": "BnVIaPSXHsvQT5ZCA1l9zw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JaMSOC_aPOszyq9aKMOqvg", "review_id": "2uKZNzctEunYaXvGFfSB-Q", "text": "A great place to shop minus the unfortunate occurrence of ex-employees who created drama on the job, and off (such as on here). A great environment, with great deals. Ask any of the girls if you need help and make sure to check back constantly for new deals! :)", "business_id": "BnVIaPSXHsvQT5ZCA1l9zw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Yo8t7OCD7T9aUhiXE4tsDA", "review_id": "5pkdzMddNhCSS8We5LRVyQ", "text": "Awesome customer service! The two girls yesterday working the register were so fast and efficient getting their line down. I also did a return and they both made it simple and not complicated. I got help trying to find what I needed and the girl working the dressing room was very speedy too. Love this wet seal!", "business_id": "BnVIaPSXHsvQT5ZCA1l9zw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "vsXP832M0kOxKpfduD7dWw", "review_id": "FQMvLaglHX-r8AeVFBv04w", "text": "5 year warranty with watch battery (with receipt). But I think it might be expensive. I was in a rush so didn't have time to comparison shop.", "business_id": "OsBdaxPwMOeeH-8uGpJDZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8JC-Yb3UDUv2FUl5ym1nVg", "review_id": "hy7JARkwUDBweomC6THrwQ", "text": "I brought in a couple of watches that are family heirlooms and hadn't been working for a while. \n\nThey fixed both of my watches within a couple weeks. Both watches needed parts that are not readily available, but these guys ordered, and got me taken care of.\n\nI'm not entirely sold on this place. For example, I asked if they were certified by Longines, and they looked at me like I was crazy. \n\nI'd still come back--they took care of my stuff. You will probably pay a little more, but it's worth it, I guess.", "business_id": "OsBdaxPwMOeeH-8uGpJDZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fQ65oVUPQ3RXhm6qtjUTSg", "review_id": "cLMmABetJCqtFrcQT70RvQ", "text": "This shop is great! They are fast, know their stuff and have helped me with everything from a custom piece, to repairing my favorite super delicate necklace.  I can't say enough good things.  Location is super easy as well - I park at Sears at PV mall and walk right through and the shop is right there.  Great staff - Great work - So glad I found them!", "business_id": "OsBdaxPwMOeeH-8uGpJDZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hLIIxAQRYSXZf7ABZ0Xz1g", "review_id": "Wv7DYlpMAXnDKf36N7EkcQ", "text": "quick, friendly service!", "business_id": "OsBdaxPwMOeeH-8uGpJDZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-r8xXdMbOg_HuOi_J5M05w", "review_id": "zLAUO-PQL9Neksex2oCX6Q", "text": "I needed a ring resized. They did a great job. Very friendly workers. I was also able to use a 20% off coupon. I am happy.  Thanks!", "business_id": "OsBdaxPwMOeeH-8uGpJDZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "coVx1HqVwOwFl9mrkYBvAg", "review_id": "XILLH_1ULCT1FIJwz5iX7Q", "text": "The owners are very nice. They've been here for over 10 years. The shop is clean and they can always get me in without an appointment. They do good work and they always remember me even after years. The only thing I wish is that they would remove more of the dry rough skin on the heals. I still have to do it myself at home.", "business_id": "XI3TrOM5caqz0-vcyXXLeA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_o9bFRA94HkzYVJ2adakxg", "review_id": "CAv7yHGSAUL5x3gluDhTpg", "text": "Love this place, been going for years!  Ask for THE WORKS!!!", "business_id": "XI3TrOM5caqz0-vcyXXLeA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "drS3ZN6-zA3sr5WM2fG5tQ", "review_id": "pIiKy_q8k4E1x3dAixTVRA", "text": "I came here on a whim, ha, but seriously, I was on my way to another nail spot that I actually dreaded going to, and I was happily surprised to come upon Whimsical Nails. They were not busy and took me right away. The best part was they were clean and the nail polish was in great shape (not a huge selection, but appealing). They were also very friendly!", "business_id": "XI3TrOM5caqz0-vcyXXLeA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WFjfAwOSMMjPYVBk0cwD6Q", "review_id": "rW0OF3dOl1ea-3F0NxGZag", "text": "What a great find on my vacation!  This is your standard strip mall nail salon with amazing service. I only had time for a mani but I wish I could have stayed for a pedi because the chairs looked amazing. They have 200+ gel colors and the attention to detail and getting it perfect was incredible. If I lived here I would be a regular.", "business_id": "XI3TrOM5caqz0-vcyXXLeA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3bM9i4N48xXMLrLRq8ld3Q", "review_id": "a7NuT8PJjGAsTBqOKeYasg", "text": "I've been tired of bad nail salon after bad nail salon and finally found a nail salon that listened to how I wanted my nails done and was personable towards me. Very clean and professional, I will definitely be going back and am so happy I found a good nail salon in this area.", "business_id": "XI3TrOM5caqz0-vcyXXLeA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3bM9i4N48xXMLrLRq8ld3Q", "review_id": "Q_ye68xLhGwawkmChTmRkw", "text": "I take my previous review back! I had gotten my nails filled here 3 times and then noticed mold growing under my nails! Yup MOLD! I was happy because they did my nails quickly and got me in and out but there is no price to pay for MOLD! I will never be going back here again!", "business_id": "XI3TrOM5caqz0-vcyXXLeA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8EjvD8czlgClS0DNGgpsSg", "review_id": "4CWlKghCuAAnQtenu-1qOA", "text": "Best nail salon ever! I feel like family when I am there. They truly care and do quality work!!!", "business_id": "XI3TrOM5caqz0-vcyXXLeA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1gY1N3pkxTzh7kK4BxANyw", "review_id": "cqLNr1sHjLvhAlA97brquA", "text": "Shortly before my mom died, she told me to entrust my skin care to Monica.\n\nIt's true.  Not that it was her dying wish or anything weird like that.  Mom gave be all sorts of pearls of wisdom, and that particular one just happened to be about skin care.  That was a decade ago and I have followed mom's advice to the letter.  And you know what?  I continue to get compliments about my \"peaches and cream\" almost every week.  That's pretty awesome, especially since I'm now a middle age woman.\n\nMonica and the gals at Healthy Glow offer the most up to date skin care services such as microderm abrasion, chemical peels, light therapy, and incredibly soothing and moisturizing facials.\n\nThis place isn't one of those fancy schmancy salons.  Healthy Glow is run in a professional healthcare environment.  In fact Monica's sister Dr. Teresa Vesco shares the same office and is a successful naturopathic medicine physician.", "business_id": "g8_0z3OaKhcv4AAXDv-SqA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iy-lnju3UY_eap5oztdkhg", "review_id": "ghiXlxffiEDkSFbHOs-Gxw", "text": "Ladies, you know how hard it is to find an amazing eyebrow waxer! There's no need to search hi and low anymore! Monica is BY FAR the best... EVER! She's been doing this over 20 years or so and she's seriously amazing! I've been going to her about 5-6 years now and I won't go anywhere else!", "business_id": "g8_0z3OaKhcv4AAXDv-SqA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ErrroUDh4zFCt9eP-heq3w", "review_id": "jJPp0mwgv9qSGzA5lcyw3Q", "text": "I just had my first facial with Monica and I have to tell you it was amazing, I already booked for next month. She has a strong mastery of skin care and knowledge. I had a classic facial and highly recommend.", "business_id": "g8_0z3OaKhcv4AAXDv-SqA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 9, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "MUHoBFzwRoXpCpgYSN8KRA", "review_id": "IKJ-MzsRqpohylI3QABaIQ", "text": "I've been to this location a number of times, but I have to admit that this last visit was the best.  I was immediately greeted and brought to the appropriate section, where a friendly blue-shirted employee helped me figure out whether the \"one-size-fits-all\" laptop power adaptor would work for my netbook.  We sadly determined it wouldn't work, and I walked towards the exit, only to be met by the same greeter.  She helpfully told me about Best Buy's parts program, expressing regret that the all-in-one solution wasn't going to work for me.  \n\nWhatever they've done here, color me impressed.  Figure out how to hang on to the management staff at this location, Best Buy!", "business_id": "8jlaS2RxuH3DyF_yNhVmJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TD96-CLt1HpqDF06SLZwZQ", "review_id": "391NSgw4F5yJa9edrMofSA", "text": "Always very helpful! Went in with my Great Uncle and they were very attentive and gave some great advice to what we were looking for.", "business_id": "8jlaS2RxuH3DyF_yNhVmJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ky9pQ8AKufvZ63IxR41jGg", "review_id": "QxCyTPld-L8NRel3-z7jNw", "text": "This best buy is within walking distance of my Apartment....and while it is nothing spectacular....it is fairly decent. It can be disorganized at times....and especially on Tuesday's when new material comes out. There have been times when there has been no table near the front entrance or in the rear of the store with all the new releases on it. I know this is a best buy tradition at most all stores I have been to anyway....and on some Tuesday's it is just not there and that can be very disappointing. I will say the Staff is honest and courteous at least especially the customer service staff....and Jeri in the Camera section is a very helpful staff member. So while this locale wouldn't be my first choice for my electronic gear....it certainly wouldn't be my last either. Eat, Drink and be Merry my Friends.", "business_id": "8jlaS2RxuH3DyF_yNhVmJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B84_jVH5SYE9NZn25IjbdQ", "review_id": "Ceh9QMdQwpAjzI1kLpWZIg", "text": "Terrible customer service.\nEnter store, go to Ipod location.\nEmployee Nick looks at me.  Says nothing.\nI say I need an Ipod Classic.\nHe tilts head toward his microphone and calls for a key to open the case.\nOpens case, removes Ipod, nods toward cash register.\nAsks if I am part of some rewards program (he mumbled so I'm not sure what program he was asking about)\nRings up sale.  Tells me the amount.\nI pay.  He pushes item towards me then says 'Do you want a bag?'\nI wait for him to say thank you. . . not happening, he never says another word.  \nI say 'You're welcome'\nEnd of transaction.\n\nHello Fry's Electronics!", "business_id": "8jlaS2RxuH3DyF_yNhVmJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fl6oI21uXoxVMwfR6lFanQ", "review_id": "jD3K5MQOQ7Waw4EvL6-Vpw", "text": "I've never had a bad experience at this Best Buy, but also haven't had a spectacular one either. \n\nMy most recent experience was when I came here to purchase and iPad 2. As I entered the store I was greeted with an employee/security guard and which I time I asked him where the iPads would be located, he pointed and gave verbal direction at which point I said, \"thanks\" and meandered over. There was a rather large lighted display with four iPads you can play with, which I gladly did for about ten minutes before I realized I hadn't seen one employee around to ask for help or rather have them ask me if I needed any help. When I finished watching a SNL YouTube video I made way towards a group of three employees standing behind a desk and asked for help. One jumped up and cheerfully walked over to the iPad stand and answered any and all questions I would have. He was very helpful (after I initiated everything) and when I settled on the type I wanted he went back and brought me out a brand new one and one that had been returned that I could get with a 10% discount. I asked if I could take the used one out of the box and inspect it and he was more then happy to open the box up and let me hold it and every which angle, under every light source I could find to make sure there where not any scratches (there weren't).  I, of course, jumped at the extra 10% off one and he walked me up to the front counter and which point I snagged my very own iPad, what what!", "business_id": "8jlaS2RxuH3DyF_yNhVmJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "edGA7C9ofJdr884Z6ftVjw", "review_id": "WHTTWXKrGyZrBgCFhzxAdA", "text": "This best buy is pretty nice. The staff are friendly, they normally have a good selection.", "business_id": "8jlaS2RxuH3DyF_yNhVmJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TJRBA15ziLkf5chQrCrzHA", "review_id": "LtJTQ3fQMwH5ZxPNJIGwMA", "text": "Lets just say when a customer walks in, your personal conversation needs to come to an end.  Sadly the Reps in the cell phone department didn't do that, and didn't offer any assistance until after I said Lets go.  When we asked about a specific phone, they had no idea what we were talking about so we had to leave anyway.\n\nNo wonder they are going out of business, it's more of a playtime for the employee's as apposed to a work place.", "business_id": "8jlaS2RxuH3DyF_yNhVmJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6yrTEqRO4IxbzqdRPhSoDQ", "review_id": "5ebWk1Q9eZVl-5zA6AdEGw", "text": "Thank you, thank you geek squad for getting my computer up and running again. This is my lifeline. They were very helpful", "business_id": "8jlaS2RxuH3DyF_yNhVmJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aTi0NVrcPJWbN6jAsJVcAw", "review_id": "ORXc5-IEE0W20rxDqZh9IA", "text": "I like this Best Buy better than the one near home because the parking is so much better. The front of the store, as seen from the outside, can look a bit deceiving -- it looks like the place is closed. It isn't, though, so go on in! \n\nThe guy at the front greeted me when I walked in. My sister recently got me into The Big Bang Theory and I was on a mission to find Season 2 (found, by the way). \n\nBest Buy stores' inventory of various items, like CDs, DVDs, and laptops, have continued to decline in recent years due to iTunes, Netflix, hulu, and tablets but they still stock electronics and the other items you typically shop for at Best Buy. I was desperate for the next season of TBBT or I probably would have shopped online. But -- if you need Best Buy, I recommend this one over other locations in the Phoenix area. It was and easy in-and-out.", "business_id": "8jlaS2RxuH3DyF_yNhVmJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8euVzlI9hgK8wQc3d1wnBA", "review_id": "LX8qwf5fN1Oh3WQnt7nHPw", "text": "Don't buy here!!! They are liars and cheats. I brought in my hp laptop I bought at this store ($699.00) to the geek squad because it wouldn't power up. They said they had to send it to Kentucky for possible repair at a cost of $35.00. A week later \"Kentucky\" called said it was to old to fix ( it is 4years old) & I should buy a new one. So I did. I gave the old computer to a friend, he changed the battery & power cord & voila!!!! It works fine!!!!! Really?!?! Luckily I hadn't picked up the new one yet so they reluctantly gave me my money back. Never again will I use this store.", "business_id": "8jlaS2RxuH3DyF_yNhVmJQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uizHf6WEhj6Wb1zg8LPeyA", "review_id": "8Yuo-8OACcHTXZPTmUYVug", "text": "I am finally going to write a coherent review that does not labor with ramblings before the actual review. One that succinctly gets to the point and does not meander through the muddy waters of trying to come up with an anecdote that gets the point across without actually delving into a review of the actual place. Oh damn, I've done it again. Here goes...\n\nWhat can I say Mr. Thomas, not sure if that is his real name, you do a very good job.  I have taken numerous shirts and trousers to him and he makes sure that they fit according to my specifications. Examples: Shirt sleeves shortened and darts added so that it fits closer to the body. Trousers hemmed, tapered, and the seat taken in so it is not baggy.  It can be expensive, depending on what kind of work you are getting done, but the workmanship is excellent. I would definitely recommend this tailor.", "business_id": "pTtB_1qCecy4BonW2z65jg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2FiNCj5rM3nF0qgaWf86Gg", "review_id": "x0sBopKhwuNbUhMaRhCElw", "text": "I went there for a pretty simple thing. \n\nThey did it fast and they did it right. \n\nNo complaints.", "business_id": "pTtB_1qCecy4BonW2z65jg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "SZUIDG1wi5aqG4CSuLOPfQ", "text": "l have been to various Bath & Body Works all over the US, but this one at PV Mall is the one I visit most frequently.  All products are cruelty-free and absolutely smell divine.  They have a huge variety of lotions and potions, soaps, fragrances for home and even carry an entire men's line.\n\nBath & Body Works not only as the cutest packaging, they also have all sorts of sales and coupons available year round to make sure you get the best deal.\n\nMy favorite lip glosses and balms from C.O. Bigelow are carried here as well as the entire Patrica Wexler face care line.  \n\nThis place is awesome.", "business_id": "RE8VQAjKtowpuE9GVB1YbA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "h7v_M_0-YVpSVZ2WD7FpAA", "review_id": "P2fHQLatu2uUYBBFwTGhQA", "text": "O. LOOK! IT'S. A. SALE!  AND. A. BIG. ONE!  Whooooo...\n\nLuv it when these things happen here - o ya.  75% off?  Works for moi!  Wait!  Did I see a sign for 90% off? !  G R A B.  S T U F F.  P A Y.  R U N. OOGGLE AT THE BOOTY ON THE WAY HOME.  COVET & DESIRE IT.  ARRIVE HOME: dump the goods onto the counter & place items delicately in appropriate shelves, drawers & baskets \n\n- Ahhhhh.  My skin will thank me really soon....", "business_id": "RE8VQAjKtowpuE9GVB1YbA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "33vUIil_GCaT92aUaZhRXA", "review_id": "xioBHses0pKpKrrvc0p4Iw", "text": "This place always smells so good walking by! Bath & Body Works is my go to gift spot when I don't know what to get someone. By someone I mean a woman, what girl doesn't love yummy scented bath products? They are a bit pricey, but usually have good deals where you can stock up, especially around the holidays. My fav items are the lil hand sanitizers, lil hand lotions (both good for my purse), candles & their hand soaps that look great in my kitchen. They have the best scents too, with warm vanilla sugar, vanilla noel (holiday special), coconut lime & country apple being some of my favs. I've been going here since HS, so I'm sure I'll be going here till I'm an old lady!", "business_id": "RE8VQAjKtowpuE9GVB1YbA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ky9pQ8AKufvZ63IxR41jGg", "review_id": "ZOT_6HQqPod2Dd_KJcHBPg", "text": "Great Staff....Great service....within walking distance of my Apt......and the Candle deals are simply awesome. Starting back in November I have purchased at least 22 candles to this date (Feb 18th 2013). I mean the 3 wick candles usually go for 20 bucks apiece but they have been virtually giving away candles at Bath and Body Works since before the holidays of 2012. I mean 2 for 22.....buy 2 get 2 free.....4 for 30 with a coupon......8 bucks a piece with another coupon.....30 % & 40 % off candles....I mean it has been crazy. So needless to say I look forward to buying many more this year when these glorious sales come around...until then Eat, Drink, and be Merry my Friends!!!!", "business_id": "RE8VQAjKtowpuE9GVB1YbA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "ATyVuwcsPPIZ2qTaXVWYhQ", "text": "The small business woman's best friend.  At least it was mine. Though my business was more micro than small, Kinko's helped me with everything from creating invoices to routine faxing.  The folks there have always been pretty helpful in giving ideas - though with some folks were more interested in talking to each other than helping a girl who at the time didn't know the difference between Word and Excel but needed to create a marketing document.  Ah, silly girl.\n\nNow that I'm a more savy business person, I've used their services for massive training documents and big ugly audio visual gunk.  Yea, that's about how much I cared about all that. By my favorite thing about Kinko's is their fun paper and envelopes for personal use.  It's weird to buy a card there, but when you realize you've spent the last 16 hours working on some work crap that you've been doing at that pace for the last week - you might want to pick up a mushy \"I love you\" card for your significant other who's putting up with it all.  Or maybe a card for the Anniversary/Birthday you're missing while you go back to the office?  \n\nI'm telling you - Kinko's knows what you need before you do.", "business_id": "fk4pcFbyGsOvXaqGxD1x_Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0KXxuKxlspsO6CrDLgQJ-w", "review_id": "2LKCp0PCW18QZutIWDmp0Q", "text": "Dear FedEx Office / Kinkos, you have saved my ass on numerous occasions, and I am forever indebted to your fabulous hours and helpful staff. \n\nBeing the procrastinator I am, this place is my haven on Sunday night when those nasty Monday morning presentations need to be..well, presented. Went in here again last night with the same scenario, and got in an out with no problems! Living on my Mac for so long caused me to feel like an idiot when it came to the Windows operating systems, but with a little assistance, I got it! 10 page presentation with color images for 8 bucks? Heck yes.", "business_id": "fk4pcFbyGsOvXaqGxD1x_Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ynbYfudmDw3iwZpptU-KrQ", "review_id": "noR7dsGVU5VgYTBNBrGlWg", "text": "I've used this location on quite a few occasions.  They're open 24 hours, and the staff is always friendly (even at 2 in the morning).  I've been extremely pleased with the quality of print services I've received.  This place is great if you procrastinate on a school or work project and need something printed up real spiffy-like in a hurry.", "business_id": "fk4pcFbyGsOvXaqGxD1x_Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6ts41fCsDKHbFZaKOMNmVQ", "review_id": "BNT1CMtErJrOWJXwveAmxA", "text": "I walked in this morning. There are 2 employees standing at the counter. NEITHER looks up to even say hello to me. (Although, as what looked to be the morning shift was arriving over the course of the 15 minutes I was there, they said good morning to everyone who worked with them that walked through the door) \n\nThis place is a \"print center\" and they could not print on simple card stock that my regular home printer can print on. So lame. The card stock kept jamming so they wouldn't print anymore for me, even though it was printing them beautifully, they were just jamming when they were coming out so they had to keep opening the machine. \n\nAt any rate, 1 star because for being a print center they should be able to PRINT.", "business_id": "fk4pcFbyGsOvXaqGxD1x_Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "touyQ1qDUOUPwvrEblsFXw", "text": "So, I had a job interview early this morning.  I forgot to print the attachment yesterday, and when I got up this morning, I almost had a heart attack!! I looked to see what kinko's was open early (as most of them are) but was close to where I was interviewing at.\n\nFor starters, they open at 6AM. This, my friend, is a huge lifesaver!  I called them first thing, and talked to a really nice guy and got the email address for the store itself. I told him that I would be there in half an hour to pick it up on my way in.  He was really cool, and helped me out with what I needed.  After I emailed him, I called the store back and made sure they got it. I gave him my name and told him I'd be there in half an hour.\n\nI walked in, literally 30 minutes later and the paperwork was ready. Granted, it's not a huge complicated project, but being that I didn't bother to check the night before, it was last minute on my part and lack of preparedness.  I grabbed the paperwork, paid the $$ and took off, all in a matter of minutes.\n\nThank you Kinko's for saving my ass.  Thank you for being open early and being quick and cool about stuff, and helping a sister out.  I don't know what I would have done of they weren't open so early and so readily available to help.", "business_id": "fk4pcFbyGsOvXaqGxD1x_Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BUYhFKK2qIrGbmyuOroGtA", "review_id": "gyGvFv-8clFxu1J9jueH2Q", "text": "POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE:\nCalled to get a price for one print job, and the guy who answered the phone interrupted me three times to quote prices before hearing the details of the print job. Needless to say, his first two quotes were less than half what the correct price for the job. They would not have honored the first two quotes. The guy was rude even when I thanked him for his help.", "business_id": "fk4pcFbyGsOvXaqGxD1x_Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-jp8iriEjVpzBtDMEW-XGw", "review_id": "r6_rLkiA8_jyu_ymikbdRg", "text": "Not cool: Putting me on hold for \"one minute\" and forgetting about me. Also, how hard is it to have my order ready on time?", "business_id": "fk4pcFbyGsOvXaqGxD1x_Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dQAGyaI-G5eeHhj3R5lWlA", "review_id": "PCf2sDnMgs6mka_vyrGyhg", "text": "I've had several items bound at this location.  I will agree with one other review which states that staff doesn't look up or greet you when you come into the store.  This is very true; but they get the work done which is the main objective.  It's still better than Dave Chapelle's \"Pop Copy\".", "business_id": "fk4pcFbyGsOvXaqGxD1x_Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k-gGGTHk6Lqurs0Wycw6Hw", "review_id": "2qwl5CAIzmpjKNbr1lbIug", "text": "Always late!! Have never had an appt that I did not wait for over an hour. They have wasted my time for the last time.", "business_id": "9f5WxUG_Vc-PzBmX6SeTew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Psh8PaEh8c2Wn8YjwyGVvA", "review_id": "EGQQu5HG23ARH87QWd7f5Q", "text": "Expect to wait as long as 45 minutes to an hour from your appointment time until you actually see your doctor. More times than not. Consistently more often than not.\n\nIf you are late, you'd think they wouldn't make a big deal since late is their standard operating procedure.  If you are 15 minutes late, they give your spot away and you are likely to get your appointment canceled. Not a very fair treatment seeing how they can be 45 minutes late regularly, but you cannot be more than 15 minutes late.\n\nAlso, blood draws end at 4:30pm sharp. They fail to tell you this when you schedule an appointment to get a lab order from your doctor.\n\nThe doctor is good. It's just the office policy and many of the front desk employees that are unyielding and like to disappoint clients and not provide 100% customer delight.\n\nDoctor: 2 out of 2 stars.\nCustomer Service in Office:  0 out of 3 stars\nTotal:  2 out of 5 stars.", "business_id": "9f5WxUG_Vc-PzBmX6SeTew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Psh8PaEh8c2Wn8YjwyGVvA", "review_id": "3kMmfOEz7b3eceLOSCL13A", "text": "Plan on not getting into the back room for 45 minutes to 1 hr. on average.  Total time for a basic visit is about 2-2.5 hrs for me.  total time with doctor is about 15-20 minutes on the high end.  Very good service, questions answered, etc. by Dr. Michael Drury.  In the past I have gone to Sara, Physician's Assistant. I didn't check if she is still there.  \n\nOverall as long as your wait time expectations are close to their typical service time, you should be fine.  Don't plan on getting into the back room right at your appointment time.\n\nOh, if you are even a few minutes late to your appointment, they give your spot away.  If you are lucky, they will let you in.  But most of the time they tell you to reschedule.  This seems odd, as when they are an hour behind, as a patient I get zero recourse.  There should be a law.\n\nIt is nice that they do their own blood work in the office now, but I think it closes earlier than the doctors finish.  I think labs close at 4pm.  What I don't like is that they aren't able to give me a cost estimate before the lab tests are done, which they should be able to, especially since I have a high deductible now and have to pay out of pocket.\n\nDr. Drury service: 4.5/5 stars.\nOffice rules, lateness of schedule/appts, front office PR skills: 2/5 stars.\nLab hours: 3/5 stars.", "business_id": "9f5WxUG_Vc-PzBmX6SeTew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-WDIKh0cXhKCiUPJ9Tudjg", "review_id": "gwRkvBu3pEVrYxFF9wdtvg", "text": "Four stars? Seriously!\n\nToday that is a yes. Actually I was expecting far worse. I have been going to Dr. Drury for more than 12 years, and almost every time I have been kept waiting, sometimes for more than 45 min. \n\nToday however was different. \nToday they get 4 stars. (It would be 5 but for my past experience.) \n\nThe waiting room, as always, was packed. But we moved quickly.\n\nI was there for an annual physical, but I also was able to talk them into doing my bloodwork at the same time. In house lab rocks!\n\nI hate needles but Jen (?) was great at calming me down, and getting it done.\n\nAnd Dr. Michael Drury was his normal quiet professional self. \n\nSo congrats today for being the medical profession we ask for.", "business_id": "9f5WxUG_Vc-PzBmX6SeTew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ynbYfudmDw3iwZpptU-KrQ", "review_id": "EjsZF92df8lCQmqRLAlL7w", "text": "My grandparents went here, my parents go here, and now I go here.  That should say something in and of itself.\n\nThe staff here that I've dealt with have always been pleasant.  Plus, he's got an in-house lab for all your blood draws and UA's and such.\n\nDr Drury himself is always pleasant.  He takes his time with patients, answering all your questions and never making you feel rushed.  Because he does this with all his patients, sometimes you have to sit in the waiting room a little longer.\n\nOverall, top notch.", "business_id": "Kpl6cUmrYMczTDY_2RnctA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Uns6fxAwcEjSiWNAXgFTBw", "review_id": "flJfvCuGdCCC3WnqD8duDA", "text": "He is an awesome doctor. My husband and myself owe him many thanks for saving my husbands life with his thoroughness.", "business_id": "Kpl6cUmrYMczTDY_2RnctA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4bzJ4mc9YoMwgKhOwp7rEQ", "review_id": "sAw8Bi5PuxlMywGah8V70A", "text": "We have been with Dr. Drury for 6 years and highly recommend him.  He listens to you, does not rush you and refers to specialists if needed.  The office is changing and I hope he will still be as accessible as he has been.  They are a busy, full service practice with a lab that is expanding.  NP and PA Sarah and Mary are also highly recommended.", "business_id": "Kpl6cUmrYMczTDY_2RnctA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wqQ-50Sjf9ol3SYaPbA1YQ", "review_id": "H7XbU1GO6gpuZe2wJErZpg", "text": "I love this guy! He's old school and a very competent Dr.!", "business_id": "Kpl6cUmrYMczTDY_2RnctA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qmto0yhlsGoX7McJqnQaZQ", "review_id": "ZOVMM56ifrApEKRSta-uRQ", "text": "Dr Drury is the best doctor I have ever had in my 59 years of life.  He is sensitive, listens to you and is a great diagnostician. My only issue is that he recently joined the IMS corporate  group which is a terrible mistake. They are generally incompetent, the billings are often incorrect  and billed deceptively to make the most money possible. It is very sad that such an  exceptional physician feels the need to join this pathetic organization. \n\nThe previously wonderful office staff seems to have disappeared as well and you now must deal with rude and disrespectful personnel. \n\nIf you can deal with the disgraceful bureaucratic mess of the office now, then I highly recommend him as an excellent practitioner. Make sure you don't let the office staff and other practitioners mis code your visits. It is all about money now that the corporation is running the show!", "business_id": "Kpl6cUmrYMczTDY_2RnctA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Sjp6EYsqzdlTvymER6wBfg", "review_id": "ICUH82_4MYMVwLfZFOkkug", "text": "Is there a more snobby place to shop in the valley...  The selection is incredibly limited, everything's priced at least twice as much as it should be, and the staff is so incredibly unhelpful, if they were any less so the front door would be padlocked shut....", "business_id": "TCCkKCGzOxYkJ2NYB7_QxQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2006-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "rbq_VTCXXDnr4fUoro1wrQ", "text": "I remember when I thought Abercrombie was totally BA. I spent weeks trying to convince either one of my parents to take me there so I could buy a hat with a hula dancer on it and maybe even a sweater with a line through it. \n\nEventually, one of them caved, probably because of my birthday, and spent way too much money on way too few clothes. \n\nAt some point I figured out that Abercrombie was actually completely lame. I don't know if its my tastes that have changed, or their clothes, but in either case I have no plans of dropping in to A and F anytime soon.", "business_id": "TCCkKCGzOxYkJ2NYB7_QxQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "I-P1v7sRjDLEfVOndp01kA", "review_id": "LY9gby5XqPr8tVAlfezMUg", "text": "Sometimes they have additional 30, 40 or 50% off clearance items depending on the season.\n\nI found a pair of lightwash destroyed \"erin\" skinny jeans for under 10 bucks in the clearance section way in the back.\nScore!\n\nXS sell out really fast.\nIf you're a size M or L, some good deals in the clearance section if you look", "business_id": "TCCkKCGzOxYkJ2NYB7_QxQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "6NC-j_7tfBnK9NU-sdNFxA", "review_id": "GroLIDOQYsqO34qZNCxNpQ", "text": "I must admit, I still love this place. It's like a nightclub that sells clothes. Loud dance music, too much cologne in the air, and employees who are both courteous and stuck-up. I totally dig it! \n\nI was hesitant on this endeavor though. I have worn through my old A&F jeans that I bought near 2002. I loved the quality and the fit of my ol' jeans and was hoping to find some more just like them. Scratch that, they only had new styles of jeans. As I was browsing I couldn't help but notice that A&F had fallen into the nasty trend of selling mostly \"skinny jeans.\" And seeing as how I am neither skinny, nor a fan of the style I was worried I wouldn't find anything that I really liked. Then I found their Kilburn Boot cut jeans. These fit great - low rise, boot cut, and relaxed fit! Yay! Plus the ones I wanted were on sale for 50% off. Absolutely wonderful. \n\nStay classy Abercrombie & Fitch!", "business_id": "TCCkKCGzOxYkJ2NYB7_QxQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "v6rb-4YhADpuD99f3RKmgg", "review_id": "FX0RevKTOywqd00zXHlSew", "text": "I can't even review the actual store or the service of the associates who work there. Who can make it through the wall of whatever that obnoxious fragrance is that rapes your olfactory membrane starting at a 6 store radius?\n\nTheir clothes may be fashionable, but it might be better to shop online to avoid any headaches that stem from that gnarly smell.", "business_id": "TCCkKCGzOxYkJ2NYB7_QxQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "cRCYqvOWi90q6TD8025dqQ", "text": "I know what you are thinking... why is this girl reviewing another Sports Authority?!  Well, I drive by this SA location all of the time and every now and then I pop in if I have some time to spare.  After all, I'm always in the market for a new workout outfit to motivate me to get to the gym!\n\nI recommend going to this or any SA location when in need of sports apparel, shoes, or equipment.  The selection is decent, sale racks can be great, and regular pricing is on par with most other places too...\n\nFor any girls that like the color PINK or are training for one of the many walks to find a cure for breast cancer, the selection of PINK apparel is pretty good right now and they have some really cute stuff to choose from in Nike, Addidas, Puma, Champion, Under Armour, and more!\n\nParking at this location is easy as it's a shopping center with plenty of spots to choose from.", "business_id": "yzxtZPRkgUuXdYxwVUOQuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "sALB8-F04S9VcZMF_GkGUA", "review_id": "F_5JzgOfXJTqg-f7L6zcLg", "text": "Awesome workout clothing section. Even for the cold weather types, they had a fair amount of Columbia & North Face wear. BUT, after asking about a weight bench that was displayed practically on the ceiling, whether it gave a flat recline or a angle, and no one could tell us...HMMMM.. the girl reluctantly acted like shed go get some help when we pressed to see the box, please? maybe? She left and 15 minutes later no one came! Another worker walked past and asked us how he could help, we explained about the bench. He cockily stated that no bench would recline flat...HMMM... my hubby pointed out the option on the ground and said , 'that one does'..the worker chuckled..'okay'. We may have purchased an elliptical too, since my running days post knee surgery may have come to a close, but were so aggravated on how no one knew the product or had the schbang to figure it out for a sale, we left and headed over across PV to Camelback SA. Epic, Fail.", "business_id": "yzxtZPRkgUuXdYxwVUOQuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WXXCRCmroYjiQRcGLTqbzg", "review_id": "GAmEiset-oUSK4TXzhQVRA", "text": "Terrible offering and service.  Few products to choose from.  Was shocked to see the grumpy, rude cashier was also the manager.  Wouldn't return.  Sorry I spent any money there.  Online or alternate store would be worlds better.", "business_id": "yzxtZPRkgUuXdYxwVUOQuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ij6nIZVPwCvTXNUf6xf3tg", "review_id": "3a5Pw7NRbzwY4JDPDJB8BQ", "text": "This place is always clean, not too busy with friendly people ready to help.  Good selection and competitive prices.  \n\nCoaching a flag football team, I am here quite a bit for gear.  My boys love the selection from air soft guns to golf gear.", "business_id": "yzxtZPRkgUuXdYxwVUOQuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Rbo3iLTQWHP4xEcYnEU9pg", "review_id": "P3zmtNooiNCqkdMJXqCaFA", "text": "Like this store because it is never really busy and there seems to always be someone here that is willing and ready to help you. The prices seem to be a bit different than at others, and they also seem to have a different inventory than others, which I like by the way.", "business_id": "yzxtZPRkgUuXdYxwVUOQuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vhxFLqRok6r-D_aQz0s-JQ", "review_id": "AwpWc-oZVgDtqG5k7UWMJA", "text": "Love this place.  Gus is warm and funny.  (He is Greek after all).  Not shy about telling you what he thinks.  He'll work with you on your price range.  They run great specials and are quick with the tailoring.  They have suits in all ranges, sizes.  I can't wait until he moves and starts carrying women's suits.", "business_id": "PJplFEJ8ltTIfbabNrYqOQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xp2wwFYT0efn116icP4rtA", "review_id": "MfUoj1qhiSBl41rH1oXX5A", "text": "I bought the best pair of pants @ New York and Company, but they were made for a Mammoth Supermodel (the were sold of the ones for \"normal\" women). Anywho, I took these pants in to Brother's because my husband said they were good and THEY ARE AMAZING!!! The pants were done in 15 MINUTES and when I looked at the hem, it was the BEST I'VE EVER SEEN!!! THIS PLACE IS WORTH THE MONEY!$!", "business_id": "PJplFEJ8ltTIfbabNrYqOQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rLtl8ZkDX5vH5nAx9C3q5Q", "review_id": "2PgpNg9WooAFi7hR7imD9g", "text": "I needed 2 pairs of pants altered in a hurry so I looked on Yelp for a solid place by my house.  I couldn't be happier with this place.  The service, price and quality I received were excellent.  My pants were ready at the date and time promised and there were no issues.  I am glad to have found a great tailor close by and will definitely be back.", "business_id": "PJplFEJ8ltTIfbabNrYqOQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bKfbEIo8wmQxAGIsc-dCFQ", "review_id": "5lbQd0oyOEsqfbq5JGR5yw", "text": "I went in to Brothers to buy a suit and I always have trouble buying a suit because I have huge shoulders and a tiny waist in comparison to my shoulders. Every suit I buy has to be completely recut and altered, the problem is no one ever makes the final product look good. I haven't had a tailor do all my alterations and have everything look exceptional at the end. The owner worked with me personally and after trying 8-10 different design & models we finally found one that fit like a glove with minimal alterations required. I was so thrilled with how everything fit that I decided to order custom shirts because I have a problem getting measured for those as well. I have a big neck, big shoulders and a small waist so finding shirts that fit well is nearly impossible. After the shirts came in and tryed them on, I have litteraly never had shirts that fit so perfect, and the compliments I got made it worth while. I highly recommend and you should see for yourself.", "business_id": "PJplFEJ8ltTIfbabNrYqOQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lWSWO1orYxwLtxCNiuDPag", "review_id": "12k6Uk3HT24vu5M_OG5Jcw", "text": "I went into Brothers tailoring to buy suits. I was absolutely blown away! Gus and his family were spectacular! I wear suits to work every day and will not ever buy from anyone else. They helped me pick out suits handled the tailoring, and were so fun and entertaining as well. Do not think twice and do not go anywhere else!!", "business_id": "PJplFEJ8ltTIfbabNrYqOQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iwUN95LIaEr75TZE_JC6bg", "review_id": "jL9-MzSLwcNWPRyiBhAFtQ", "text": "In a last ditch attempt at exhibiting what may be the last shred of virility within my being, I took one of my vintage Robert Graham shirts to Brothers.\nI did so after my wife plucked it from the Goodwill pile, reasoning how these folks can fix anything, and how I shouldn't give away such an expensive party shirt. \nI agreed.\n\nAnd now I have a vintage Robert Graham shirt hanging in my closet. \nJust hanging there.\nWaiting...for the day when my wife says something like;\n\n        \"Hey, wanna go clubbing tonight?\"\n\nI have a feeling it may have to go back to Brothers a few more times in its hanging career...while my weight changes... like I'm a finalist in the Duncan Yo-Yo tournament.", "business_id": "PJplFEJ8ltTIfbabNrYqOQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y8xukn-39gIuj6SzJhgJmw", "review_id": "NVFtYt1i47O1MO_AkRw1EQ", "text": "I had three suits made not too long ago that all fit well and were comfortable. I went in today to get them touched up at Brother's. After trying them all on, the guys there said they were well tailored suits and not to waste my money. I was amazed that instead of trying to make a buck off of my misjudgment and therefore an unnecessary service, they were completely honest. I mean, they technically lost business today because they didn't push for me to get them tailored. Instead, they have gained my business for as long as I am in AZ because of their direct honesty and good principles. I will, and do, recommend this place for anyone who wants an honest opinion on suits. While I haven't had one made/tailored there yet, their business principles alone will bring me back", "business_id": "PJplFEJ8ltTIfbabNrYqOQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cpQYp46DHym8n6SQHfOgrQ", "review_id": "0zP_TSykrWvhAwJDO2BE0w", "text": "I guarantee you will have a pleasurable experience at Brother's Tailors. Not only is the owner, Gus, a pleasant guy to do business with; he will have you laughing at his general demeanor every visit. On my second visit he recognized my face and instantly made me feel welcome. Not only is Gus very hospitable, the rest of the staff follows suit (horrible pun intended). You know the other tailors you go to that know you by ticket number? STOP GOING THERE! Brothers will make you feel like you're their only customer and will have you walking away feeling like a million bucks every time. I'll admit, I went into the store based on a friend's suggestion and when I first walked in, judging by the size of the place, I thought my friend had played a joke on me. Do not be fooled by its appearance. Brother's is the real deal. In terms of selection they have everyone covered. You can walk in and get a $150 suit off the rack, which they'll tailor to your specifications at an insanely low price. Or you can walk in and completely customize a bespoke power suit. If you don't really know what you want or you're buying your first suit, for example, Gus or the other staff members will work with you for as long as it takes to get it right. When I went in for a custom suit, Gus took no less than two hours catering to my every request. Is that something you'll get at Men's Warehouse? The answer is no. To be honest, I will never step foot in another tailor's shop. There's a reason why this establishment has a 5 star rating.  I've been 4 times and Gus and his staff have already made me feel like family. This is the way small business is done. \n\n      Yes, Gus calls every guy that walks in the store a model. Yes, when you come in for one suit he'll ask whether you want 6 or 7. However, the bottom line is that Brothers will give you the best customer service, they'll make sure you get exactly what you want, and they'll do it all for the best price in town.", "business_id": "PJplFEJ8ltTIfbabNrYqOQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8UgwN_TM_1mw32nxR6Z3Yw", "review_id": "kOTLWOOkfNsJ7cabmFs4Ig", "text": "Gus is absolutely the man. The other guy working there, who I believe is his son, is also very good at what he does, as is Gus' wife.\n\nI went in to get a custom suit, and could tell that Gus took a ton of pride in his work. He had very strong opinions on what my suit should look like because he wanted to make sure that anyone who saw the suit would be impressed by it. We ended up picking out a great material, and a few weeks later the suit was ready.\n\nI'd always heard the expression \"fits like a glove\", but I never really understood it until I tried that suit on. I *thought* I had worn suits that fit me in the past, but now I know I was sorely mistaken. This guy is going to be making all of my suits as long as I'm in the valley.", "business_id": "PJplFEJ8ltTIfbabNrYqOQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NqmtQzXNDlZ8fyklc55wjA", "review_id": "kNaFG9nZahJRi9ydlteaEA", "text": "We have been frequenting Brother's Tailoring since they first opened. They were awesome then and they still are today. Over the years we have had hundreds of garments fixed, shortened, altered, etc, all done perfectly and promptly. \nAs of late I have bought a few suits and several pants for work. Gus, Margarita and their son have taken great care of myself and my family. I love Mom & Pop shops and this place embodies what a full service tailer should be.", "business_id": "PJplFEJ8ltTIfbabNrYqOQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dxsRMZblNp6rLEw4tYFVMQ", "review_id": "zye9X_FDqaYFfEMXYYkw_A", "text": "I Highly recommend Peter \"the # 1 Son\" he makes buying a suit or just boring alterations fun.  This was my 1st time here    All of the customers love him and his family!  Thank you for all of your help I will definitely come back.", "business_id": "PJplFEJ8ltTIfbabNrYqOQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dhVqzZ-D0GDYT65MGADqTw", "review_id": "XuQCanSt8ZcyOYcDbjtRNw", "text": "My first stop-shop for any fixes and alterations. I have not yet had any major work done here or bought any suits from here, although I would if I were in the market for either of those things. This is a good old fashioned, local, family business. I've seen little quirky things happen here, like an order not being input into the computer, but I have also seen incredible care, competence, kindness and the type of family-owned, can-do attitude that can have alterations magically completed in under an hour.", "business_id": "PJplFEJ8ltTIfbabNrYqOQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pQAOPCkRgqCYPWy_0sNiZA", "review_id": "4Ci3TIYMnfNa8N009yO4dQ", "text": "The tailor at Brother's Tailor did a great job on several of my clothes. They fixed 2 pair of pants and a sweater with moth holes. Thanks to Brother's Tailor I don't have to walk around like a bum anymore. Also, Margarita who helped me in the store is a wonderful host and she is very helpful in finding/tailoring the right clothes for you. For me Brother's Tailor provides a warm and welcoming experience plus high quality clothing. A winning combination!", "business_id": "PJplFEJ8ltTIfbabNrYqOQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ms2iXNdnLKKPDZs4fVIy5g", "review_id": "yw8XTYsVwERuel739ABfng", "text": "Bought custom suit and shirt here for my wedding... Peter took care of me. Very happy with product. Phenomenal service.   I returned and exchanged some products with no problems... Better quality and better prices than their bigger competitions like men's warehouse and Macys.   Trust me I looked everywhere.   Stop in and give them chance", "business_id": "PJplFEJ8ltTIfbabNrYqOQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wZflCNVhzSxmOCfcCyACeg", "review_id": "QhXilPnSXgN9E59m5LGezg", "text": "This is BY FAR THE BEST TAILOR I have ever been to. First, Gus knows more about clothes and the way they fit then any person I have ever met. He will tell you exactly how you look and doesn't sugar coat anything. He will make you look great with whatever budget you have. \n\nSecond, Peter is amazing. He made me 2 custom suits that I just love. I wear them all the time. The material and the time Peter took to make the suits was amazing. I have purchased 2 custom suits, 10 custom dress shirts, and 4 other suits from this Brother Tailor and I am beyond happy. The quality of the garments and the way that Gus and Peter make you look is worth more then what money can buy. I recommend upgrading the fabric for a little more money if you go with a custom suit, it is worth every penny. \n\nMargaret is just amazing. She remembers you from the first time you walk in. Anything you need, she gets done. She is just great and has such great energy that you look forward to going there to get clothes. \n\nVicky the women who fixes everything is amazing. If she says she will have something done by tomorrow, it will be done tomorrow. No questions asked. They make sure that the quality is always there. The full staff is amazing, I just can't say enough good things. \n\nThe pride that Peter and Gus take in their work is beyond anything I have ever seen. They want you to look your best and will help you every step along the way. I can't say enough good things about them. Every time I wear my custom suits and shirts I get so many compliments. I will buy another one for my wedding in April and all my groomsman will be purchasing their suits from Brother Tailor. \n\nBy far the best tailor in Arizona and the best suits I have ever had. Hands down! This is the only place where I will buy a suit because they are that good!", "business_id": "PJplFEJ8ltTIfbabNrYqOQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MGdVl3WsvLPXRfvA7ePTrQ", "review_id": "-RBM0hKpj9mMg3zixghylg", "text": "If you have any tailoring and are in need of a suit or fashionable shirts and ties this is the place to go!", "business_id": "PJplFEJ8ltTIfbabNrYqOQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "47m2PoXl6wvkzgNWLl3Tsg", "review_id": "ROzGhhmbXKFDhERykyt5rw", "text": "Let's start by encouraging anyone that has not been back since they dramatically increased the size and look of the store should make the trip.  The shop now has a very open feel with great lighting and more fabrics, suits and other accessories on the rack than before.  Same stellar service but whole new shopping experience.\n\nI've been going to Gus and the family now since 2010 after continued disappointment in the choices, lack of right sizing and poor tailoring of Men's Warehouse and Jos A Bank.  Both of those chains would try and sell me what was not the best fit and then poorly tailor it.  One always has these buy 1 get 2 free type of sales, but they are marked up so that you ultimately pay the same for less.  At Brothers they don't play the markup game and make sure that you're 100% happy with your purchase.\n\nI'm unable to buy off the rack for anything.  I'm 5' 8\" and fit with a thicker neck and broad chest and shoulders.  Everything must be tailored.  At Brothers they order my closest fitting size in both slim and standard suits so that the alterations are minimal.  It's arrived in a week and tailored by Vickie for pickup the following week.\n\nThey really take care of their clients and the quality of work and product is the best value in town.  It's not just for the boys though - I see as many women in the store for tailoring and business attire as the men.\n\nYou must go check them out and tell them Brett sent you!  You love it!!!", "business_id": "PJplFEJ8ltTIfbabNrYqOQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bYV-6lQ4Kaeqdv1EWxIFRg", "review_id": "tZsnbI5lzErgbjfGOA5yRw", "text": "My boyfriend and I both had terrible experiences here. Gus' attitude is - well special. If you can handle it great - otherwise why should anyone have to deal with it. After all aren't we the customers?  The prices are outrageous...\nAND finally - i had 2 dresses that I entrusted to them for adjustments. Let's say - they are both COMPLETELY unusable. Why? well, my butt is nearly exposed on one of the dresses. (not exaggerating). And the other - is terrible.....\n\nI would not recommend them to anyone... very very truly disappointed as I could use a good honest knowledgeable helpful tailor./ seamstress....", "business_id": "PJplFEJ8ltTIfbabNrYqOQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GQyHwLW_JP55WhkKvk340g", "review_id": "H2_KEvJrF_TXqClKWgdXaA", "text": "Ordered custom suits from here. Very pricey and they're okay. For the money I was hoping to be wowed. The suits are ordered in from China. My husband complains about the suits all the time- the fit and ease of wrinkling. We were promised if he didn't like them they'd buy them back. That didn't happen. Their pants hemming though is quick and good.", "business_id": "PJplFEJ8ltTIfbabNrYqOQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kNNWn8V7txwh0UJ-j87etA", "review_id": "mFsFT23j3TbuFgS-s37Hbg", "text": "Before my visit to Brother's Tailors I never had a dress shirt made to my exact measurements. It was something I had always thought about doing, because more and more, the shirts off the rack at the usual department stores  presented problems for me; so many, in fact, that I dreaded putting on a sport coats or suit.  With an upcoming wedding on my calendar I decided now was the time.  When I walked into Brother's  I was met at the door by a confident and energetic young man named Peter, who happened to be a son of the owner.  I explained my problem to Peter and what followed was an informative and eye opening presentation that made me wonder why I had waited so long to have a shirt or suit made for me. Peter loves what he does--making other people look their best--and patiently explained to me why I was having the problems I was having. Without going into too much detail I have slooping shoulders, one shoulder lower that the other, and a thick neck that falls into my shoulders. He preceded to take a series of very exact measurements, and then he and I picked out a fabric that the shirt would be built from. Three weeks later I was back in his store trying on the shirt he had made for me and, not surprisingly, it fit like a glove. Was the experience worth the few dollars more that I paid?  Absolutely!!!  I will look great and feel comfortable the night of my event.  My only regret is I hadn't done this sooner.", "business_id": "PJplFEJ8ltTIfbabNrYqOQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AFESaSYwWIsXOAuO22KIUQ", "review_id": "sgVHfFXhAVGlGCzx2oaalQ", "text": "Did a lot of shopping around, his prices were the best. Josh does excellent work, though not always in a timely fashion. He seems to have more business than he can handle & could probably use help.", "business_id": "ZWqirlWg1C-1-T-SwuIlSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "akTVHMGkL4FLEdnepGv8sA", "review_id": "ZY6fpq_3wOzX8xY3q6B8Bw", "text": "I put in an order in early April, was told by Angela that I would have a proof the next day.  2 days later I called back looking for my proof, was told I'd get a call back the next day, still nothing.  1 week later I called yet again looking for the proof, Angela said I would get a call back that day, nothing.  Finally yesterday I received a proof for the wrong type of sign, I asked them to correct it, they then sent me the correct type of sign, but with the wrong name and wrong phone number.\n\nThey do get 2 stars instead of 1 because I've used them in the past and they do make a quality sign.  I don't mind waiting as long as I'm given an accurate estimate.  Also Josh really is a nice guy, he just needs some additional help.", "business_id": "ZWqirlWg1C-1-T-SwuIlSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y3wIp8unSWipaaNOMB8A6Q", "review_id": "BDStkp2lS7DSoAk-PPO8OA", "text": "It doesn't cost any extra to be nice....and everyone is always 'nice' when I go in. They also print a nice sign. However, they have NO CLUE how to give outstanding customer service. Another example of how businesses can thrive despite their inadequacies.", "business_id": "ZWqirlWg1C-1-T-SwuIlSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ce9jhfrnD_5NuFERDx_Zug", "review_id": "peyNADGYc1mdcfDkea8dYg", "text": "I placed an order for 12 signs 3 weeks ago, I still do not have my signs. I went to the store to pickup a sample of the sign ordered 3 weeks ago and had to wait 40 minutes to be acknowledged. At no point in time did anyone greet me or say we will be with you in a minute. \n\nThis is the LAST order I ever give to this company. Lesson learned.", "business_id": "ZWqirlWg1C-1-T-SwuIlSw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ky9pQ8AKufvZ63IxR41jGg", "review_id": "q52X7LzxLq30l5WBXEpx-A", "text": "Hey trust me when i tell you....you will receive 5 star treatment at this midas on Bell road. Located only about 1 min off SR51 here in phoenix...it is you one stop destination for everything that is ailing your car, truck, van, SUV, or motorcycle. I remember when I first moved out here in Feb..I had some serious issues going on with my 1999 Jeep Cherokee classic. My wife and sister-in-law drove our Jeep from Chicago Illinois, more than 2000 miles, and I have to say it made it all the way with no troubles to speak of. \n\nHowever upon arriving in Arizona, i noticed a few days later that the check engine light was on....and i knew i needed to rectify any problems i was having with the Jeep before i took it for it's emission test out here. Well to make a long story short...being new out here i didn't know who to trust to fix my Trucks....also own a 2004 Chevy Colorado....and i had heard some true horror stories about how car mechanics try to swindle you out of thousands of dollars out here.\n\nSo since i needed an Oil change i decided to go to Midas and at least get that done since they were offering to rotate the tires as well all for only 19.99. While i was there i had them check out the check engine light...and check for anything else that was wrong with the Jeep  again before i took it for the emission test. I have to tell you it was the best decision i have made for my trucks since i arrived here. \n\nBob Ostercamp who is the manager at this location has consistently given my great deals on all my automotive repairs. He is honest, direct, straightforward, and most importantly he cares how your vehicle runs. He has a great staff of certified mechanics and you can trust they will always do the very best job. This location gets a lot of repeat business because of all these factors.\n\nSo if your ever in need for honest, reliable, and great service please visit these guys...i promise you...you won't be sorry. Take Care my friends!!!!!", "business_id": "R5Z0wHmsEa03h9Lw_WS7ZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3h2q8SdK4BN12VRJ4hJ3Yw", "review_id": "m2KuNVwuI-5o4HScO7T62Q", "text": "5 star service my butt! I literally saw 3 people come in and just stand in the lobby. No greeting from the owner...nothing! I left. Will never come back or recommend.", "business_id": "R5Z0wHmsEa03h9Lw_WS7ZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n4RSdI67_8z-8OXE5lwoIA", "review_id": "9PWgvA-hKyEv2yCbLqkiBg", "text": "When times are slow this place will make up for it by exagerating the problems with your vehicle.  Customer beware!  The service you get is not the one you really needed.", "business_id": "R5Z0wHmsEa03h9Lw_WS7ZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ug53ONLyYZmbWikRR7Ep7w", "review_id": "6bE7e_XR9HN86YhwxDh6FQ", "text": "Service was awesome. The manager Adam goes far beyond expectations to make things right.  This Midas always has your best interest at heart and will not try and sell you something that is not needed! Finally a auto shop you can trust!", "business_id": "R5Z0wHmsEa03h9Lw_WS7ZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ky9pQ8AKufvZ63IxR41jGg", "review_id": "BZmwNCARu-49WwXJV9IeCQ", "text": "This locale is within walking distance of my apartment complex. The lobby area is nice but I don't go in very much at all. The drive thru is quick and easy.....friendly service.....no hassle ATM'S and considering it is located on the corner of a major thorough fare it is very safe to conduct your outside transactions here. Eat, Drink, and be Merry my Friends!!!!!", "business_id": "SN0fYS9Mozu5qkPAq7K8ZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-WDIKh0cXhKCiUPJ9Tudjg", "review_id": "dZc6dd24uJIfwWlDJ8pgdw", "text": "My comment is directed at Bank of America in general. I had been banking with them for 15 years, with substantial lines of credit. Of course when times are good, they are your best friend. \nBut when times are tough, they dump you like a bad case of the flu!\n\nI know noone will care about this review! We all know the banks in general dont give a hoot about their clients. But at least I will feel better.\n\nOf course, that was years ago, and now I am getting back to maklng money - and now I have banks knocking at the door.\n\nBut I will always remember the treatment they gave - cutting credit lines, closing accounts and suspending credit. All the while while the feds bail them out!\n\nSo screw you Bank of America!", "business_id": "SN0fYS9Mozu5qkPAq7K8ZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NNdfPF-UhvLB8FxbsuSC5A", "review_id": "xtSPL4_djL800YnAA89IGw", "text": "Fast drive-thru window, great location, fast service and clean lobby.  Security guard on the outside of the branch daily during business hours.", "business_id": "SN0fYS9Mozu5qkPAq7K8ZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jTqgYDFjooRgaYbWQO0yQg", "review_id": "hGWSxRlhEq8juza2pmoTuQ", "text": "I was pretty pleased with my visit to this cost cutters location. Granted I had a simple request, just a few inches off and layers. However, I really felt like the lady that helped me did a great job of giving me a fresh new look, instead of just layers around my face she really took her time and layered my hair in the back too. Liked that she was very careful and meticulous in cutting my hair. Would come here again", "business_id": "JJj8rilpoB72Yt_MeRlPSA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wKp5roNoNV6RmLLk_v2lUA", "review_id": "g_sibANtde_wsmtDlkoK8A", "text": "I love the way Lisa does my hair - she is the best and the prices are really great too!!!! I tried different expensive places where I paid over a $100 dollars in haircut and color and nobody can do the job like Lisa does it. I'm so glad I finally found my new stylist here in AZ!!!", "business_id": "JJj8rilpoB72Yt_MeRlPSA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sALB8-F04S9VcZMF_GkGUA", "review_id": "4kiwJEz78d17Eksp4SGj4g", "text": "I have to like this place.. this is where my engagement ring was bought.. well, it was put together.. because the story Im told by my very creative fiance, is that he wanted a particular princess cut diamond with high clarity..+VS or above... and a particular setting with channel diamonds.. My ring was given in the dark of the night.. :-) AND it was huge on my finger.. Jared has an onsite inspector who could tell me if bringing my ring down 2 , almost 3 sizes would mess up the diamonds in the sides.. \nMy one downside.. appraisers are not onsite and only there certain times of the month.. OH make that a two downsides..I was to pick up my engagement ring after the sizing at a particular time.. I called to see if I could get it 40 minutes earlier..Just being impatient and antsy and had to get to Scottsdale.. NO call back.. Even though the receptionist said it should be ready and theyd call back.. Most annoying thing is when someone says they are going to return a call.. and they blow it off.. \nAll and all .. I love Jared:-)", "business_id": "QpYqA02gfiEAchJBReaS0g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gyk4TaM3h4HPeGSU11l-CA", "review_id": "orwy4qHSWKvc-P7moBxrDw", "text": "We purchased a three diamond anniversary band from this store. The ring was a little bit tight so we left it for sizing. We picked it up and it was wrapped as it was a gift so we didn't check the size. When I opened the package on our anniversary, the ring was huge. I took it to a Jared closer to where we live and they needed to take the size down ONE whole size. I asked what they would do with the extra gold in the band and she said they would melt it back into the ring. When I picked it up, it fit perfectly but to me the band looked thinner. I think they intentionally made the ring too large so I would have to have it sized back down and they would keep the extra gold. Of course, it wasn't that much gold but when you add it with all their other customers, it would be substantial. \n\nThen we took the ring to another jeweler near us to have it appraised. Jared told us it was an S1clarity but this jeweler said it was at best an I1....which is much less. We called Jared but they said that it was sold as presented.", "business_id": "QpYqA02gfiEAchJBReaS0g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "djG2TNKoKvDEY8tMoyy8rQ", "review_id": "h_Wnqtjj2PDsvz4wktz_gg", "text": "Have had the worse experience ever with this store!! Don't buy from them!! I repeat DON'T BUY FROM THEM!! My fianc\u00e9 ordered a custom made ring for me which when he picked it up it looked like someone who was drunk put it together!! They tried to fix it three times only making it worse!  Which then we decided to go with a whole different ring to be made bc we were so aggravated with the quality. They told us it would be 6 more weeks before the ring would come in! Now when you're engaged and can't even rock your ring that's an issue. But okay let's get what we pay for and wait 6 more weeks. Well... The promise date was one week ago and still no ring! We have been engaged since Aug 24th and its now Oct 20 and still no ring!! This place is a joke!! Beware!!!!!   Update:  second ring has come in and it's still looks like someone who was drunk put this together. Diamonds in halo are jagged and not straight, Center diamond was not put in straight , one of the diamonds down the side of the band sunk in and when my fianc\u00e9 told them that this too was unacceptable and needed to be fixed he was told nothing is perfect and asked if he was an engineer! ( by the manager Chris!)  This place is a nightmare and a joke. 2 rings later and it has yet to be on my finger. Horrible horrible experience from customer service to quality. Update: a THIRD ring has to be made!! Yes a THIRD ring! Apparently the ring came in with mil grain which there wasn't suppose to be mil grain so instead of sending that back they decided to sand the mil grain off which let to uneven surfaces which leads to diamonds don't sit right! Are you kidding me??!!  Oh and the custom made wedding band that we paid a lot of money for came in as well... guess what! it was missing a diamond! yes you read correctly, tgey actually handed us the ring to take with a diamond missing! There is only one positive to this situation and her name is Wendy! Wendy is our sales person who during all of this has been amazing and 100% honest with everything. It's unfortunate she has to work for this store because she deserves better! Other than that they really need to reconsider who is working for this store. And the manager Chris is a major dick head FYI.", "business_id": "QpYqA02gfiEAchJBReaS0g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pyTTYnAH-5I7J9ZAWb19QA", "review_id": "64pKzkPMTntFWXiEHM4L2Q", "text": "Absolutely terrible customer service. The lady I spoke with was ignorant and extremely disrespectful. They are overpriced and lack basic customer service skills. All I wanted was a stone to be set and received flack. If you don't buy from them, they are useless when it comes to fixing, repairing or setting a stone. Save your time, money and energy. Go elsewhere.", "business_id": "QpYqA02gfiEAchJBReaS0g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gyk4TaM3h4HPeGSU11l-CA", "review_id": "wJEqsLhCkLdaOjEZ3qyyoA", "text": "Since I wrote that last review, I learned there is a three month period where you can return the ring for store credit. They did not tell me this when I called. \n\nThis store is dishonest. Stay away!", "business_id": "QpYqA02gfiEAchJBReaS0g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PaVV5Yd_2dL9ElY4-ozytw", "review_id": "jkuHrog4BF0v5n4lE1ykSg", "text": "What can I say? \n\nWhen I shop for diamonds, I expect a certain level of service. Jared definitely delivered. This is my fifth time buying from this Jared, and it wont be my last. \n\nGreat service. Great products. Clean store with no B.S.", "business_id": "QpYqA02gfiEAchJBReaS0g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Pk5T0OFCbl8mIKkKYyglWQ", "review_id": "me5iMadB77b-E3PEdNez9g", "text": "I needed just a quick eye exam for my contact prescription and this place satisfied that need.  The least expensive of what I could find in a 10 mile radius as I wasn't willing to spend a ton.  The staff was disorganized but friendly.  Overall, for my basic needs they were great.  They seemed to have a huge selection of glasses but I didn't browse.", "business_id": "066DMYkFeK3ccv_94ijzfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "3lPOjxZ08f8VyXGIDqCyHg", "review_id": "9TeX9pPiZbQ43X0PLZIwnA", "text": "Wondering if the two pair deal is too good to be true?  It is.  \n\nI went in on a Thursday afternoon.  Two people were working and there was only one other customer in the store.  One employee greeted me and then returned to he desk to play on his cell phone.  I shopped for about a half hour trying on frames and finally left because no one would help me.  \n\nThe moral of the story: no one will help you if you are standing by the $79 frames.", "business_id": "066DMYkFeK3ccv_94ijzfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ve3wLij16vdzSsj7Zf3nWQ", "review_id": "dm1fhx-ldADGSLNC9xPRiA", "text": "If you are looking for cheap frames that are made in China(most of them) - perfect store for you. Most of the frames look alike with very little variety. We ordered sunglasses for my daughter that she can use during sports - they had to send it out. When we ordered - they said it'll be about a week & they'll call us when it comes back. 2 weeks later - haven't heard a thing from them & when I called them, I was told they were in their \"call tray\".\n\nThey are terribly understaffed, always have to wait forever to get any service but they are nice.\n\nIf you are looking for decent quality & variety of frames and want prompt service - do yourself a favor and go elsewhere!!!", "business_id": "066DMYkFeK3ccv_94ijzfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "v6CGBT0OoLRht9dzo7vaXg", "review_id": "LVRm5NxC5brJx2ojfqvKyg", "text": "Had the most positive experience in a government building when I visited to get my social security card. I literally walked in, checked in with the security guard, she gave me my ticket, checked my bag for weapons, and I sat down for literally 4minutes and was called up to a window. \n\nIt was about noon when I visited on a Friday to get my Social Security Card, and the representative was super pleasant and helpful. I strongly suggest if you don't want to deal with parking issues with the downtown location, come here!", "business_id": "2F7ROAX7Yp1jSO3J-z0GEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 17, "useful": 19, "cool": 16}, "user_id": "1BW2HC851fJKPfJeQxjkTA", "review_id": "AeNHH6qAxNZy0aoz-sJnXg", "text": "I was number E-31\n\nI arrived at 1:45 or so to get a replacement card.  It's been a while. Almost thirty years since I lost my original one. LOL  Since everyone is so security conscious these days, I thought I should get a replacement.  Just in case someone would want to steal it.  I never had a reason to before, still don't. One of the side benefits of working for the same company for so long.\n\nI arrived and was asked by the armed security guard if I had any pointy objects, knives, guns or a cellphone. I said no, no, no and yes. I was told to mute the cellphone. LOL  I said thank you, hit the touch screen for my number and proceed out the door to Del Taco for lunch.  \n\nI came back an hour later and they were at E-94. Fearing I had missed my number, I went up to an open window and I was told no. Forty five minutes later they did call my number. I handed her my pre-printed and filled out form. She asked for my Drivers License, and a few questions. I had to swear that all the information I gave her was the truth under penalty of incarceration. \n\nShe was very pleasant. I wished her a nice day!", "business_id": "2F7ROAX7Yp1jSO3J-z0GEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "8EyiYlKUMdJsQD3sA-fAjA", "review_id": "kEkPCx0i8s6XYmOqJniqEg", "text": "If you're coming for a new or replacement social security card you need to go to Suite B NOT the main office. When you pull into the parking lot turn left and follow the road around. Suite B is located in the back left side of the building. The security guard will search your belonings so leave your guns and drugs at home. The staff was very friendly and I was in and out in about 45 minutes. If your changing your name like I was you will have to wait 48 hours before you to go to the MVD to get an updated licence to allow their system to process the change. I was told I'll receive my new card in the mail in 2 weeks.", "business_id": "2F7ROAX7Yp1jSO3J-z0GEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4E_nPWw89FLFHdNsEgMH-g", "review_id": "nb0_uaAulLWOIy4GsH-Meg", "text": "2.. the number of hours I spent here getting my new social security card with my new last name. 7. the number of minutes it took, once my name was called to get a new SS card ordered for me in said last name. I pray that I never have to come back to this place again after that crazy experience. Plus it was FREEZING! What the crap?", "business_id": "2F7ROAX7Yp1jSO3J-z0GEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "KJDymAcoPiW_vuqthGxfpQ", "review_id": "eElqRv5_E3k8slcOZ6Ta1A", "text": "As other reviews have said if you are looking to change your name Suite B is around the corner from the main entrance so park / walk in on that side. Both entrances have a security guard that will ask why you are there and will ensure that you get checked in. If you have a bag or purse, they will ask to check it for any weapons and then request that you put your cell phone on silent or vibrate.\n\nI didn't have an appointment, but since we recently got married, I needed to request a new SS card in order to get my name updated. I received a ticket from the security guard that checked me in and I was about 4 numbers off from the most recently called one. I waited about five minutes in a chair before my number was called (side note: if you go at lunch time, they will have less windows open - so if you can, try going during the earlier morning, or a bit after lunch to ensure you get seen).  \n\nBe sure to check their website before going so you can print and fill out the application form and have it ready to go.  It's also a great resource for being able to know what to bring with you so you don't have to make a return trip.  \n\nI had my passport, birth certificate, driver's license and marriage license. It took about five minutes for the clerk behind the counter to type in all my information and I was ready to go!  She was fast, efficient and friendly.  The security guard was helpful and funny. \n\nOverall: A\nCheck the website, come prepared, and all in all it should be a quick visit!!", "business_id": "2F7ROAX7Yp1jSO3J-z0GEA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e_QVCM7k-lV-CVKHUuOOBA", "review_id": "zB40lX104Rdy_VtSVwU_YA", "text": "Dave came highly recommended to me by a knowledgable, trusted friend.  I had been nursing a poorly running car for several months but was finally forced to get it repaired in order to pass emissions.  He went through the auto with a fine-toothed comb so that he could give me an accurate estimate on what it needed right away as well as what it could get away with for the time being.  He explained every test he ran on the car and what it was for, so I felt very comfortable about his suggestions to get it up and running - because of the extensive diagnostic tests he ran on the car, I was confident that there would be no surprises.  No trial and error repairs with Dave!  His estimate was spot on, and the car was ready the next day.  It's like a new car again!  I hope Advanced Autoworks stays in the Valley for a LONG time.  They have earned my business and I will be recommending them to everyone I know.  I can't imagine going anywhere else.", "business_id": "NR34udH6Rx1lDbc55FYWBA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-DV5uxeFoIvEo4eqSzkfIQ", "review_id": "umEAAG361qyAoldzo5yCew", "text": "A buddy had been recommending this place for a while and after getting a ridiculous diagnosis and quote from Airpark Jeep, I called Dave to get his thoughts.  He is an extremely knowledgeable, down to earth and a genuinely nice guy.  He went over all the things that the dealership told me I needed and broke them down into things I needed to do, things I should think about doing, and things that were completely unnecessary.  His prices were half of what the dealership would have charged and I have so much more confidence in the repairs as well.\n\nIn a world where it is hard to find someone that is not out to get you for as much as they can, it is refreshing to deal with an honest company that is really looking out for your best interests.  I can't recommend Dave and Advanced Autoworks enough.", "business_id": "NR34udH6Rx1lDbc55FYWBA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yP4GLw2mAxrjL_D66OapXQ", "review_id": "MzgCmQQ0oIZy7CYUi13M_w", "text": "Dave is hands down the most honest and hard working mechanic/shop owner you can find.  Always straightforward and always finishes in a timely manner. Have been taking my vehicles here for years and would never go that elsewhere.", "business_id": "NR34udH6Rx1lDbc55FYWBA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sALB8-F04S9VcZMF_GkGUA", "review_id": "xE5TNAYPK8Go6n5-Yq1VlA", "text": "Going to any Aveda store for your supply of Shampure isnt just a shopping experience..its a TOTAL experience.. your greeted with a healthy, smiling staff member.. your offered mint tea... you get a free massage.. YES.. I could fall asleep.. You choose your aromatherapy based on what your nose likes.. and the knowlegable member will work with your skin and hair to get your product correct.. This is no in and out experience..Im sure if you just advised that you need it fast.. and knew what you wanted... they would happily oblige.. BUT just take a moment.. and smell the aromatherapy for olfactory sakes..", "business_id": "E-9ts9ru1xSNxbd0JhRQtQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3l-80U7yP_Pg13J6MtIzzg", "review_id": "7eLeJwgpjxUMH4dGsvQunA", "text": "When a product has a 100% satisfaction guarantee listed, and your daughter paid $24.00 for .7 oz (20 g) you shouldn't feel guilty when the product is damaged and you return it for an even exchange. I rec'd Pure Abundance powder as a gift (at Christmas), it was a solid lump of goo when it should be powder. I was told by the employee it could still be used. Really?! No, this product you sprinkle on your hair, not try to spread a blob of goo!  They reluctantly exchanged it, but the one gal looked at me as though I had purposely damaged the product or was pulling a fast one. I gave them two stars, ONLY because they did exchange the product -- I guess that is what the 100% satisfaction guarantee means, but usually without the attitude.  \n\nI will not purchase anything from this Paradise Valley mall Aveda site - the Aveda shop in Tempe is much nicer \"Mood Swings\" I recommend you go there for your Aveda needs. \n\nNot happy in Scottsdale.\nCindy", "business_id": "E-9ts9ru1xSNxbd0JhRQtQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UFKIP9l4K8CIna_3nYDU5A", "review_id": "6HjFBqgEgCO9-OBOKco7eQ", "text": "Very rude manager. She acted like I was an idiot with every question I had. She acted like it was such a hassle to give me a sample after I spend $50.00. I will not return.", "business_id": "E-9ts9ru1xSNxbd0JhRQtQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MC_b0JnQrFN-gw5nC72yJg", "review_id": "ifQ5hOmFxQjVwRQdZEkJKg", "text": "Best place ever! The product is amazing and the is friendly, knowledgable, and made me feel welcome.", "business_id": "E-9ts9ru1xSNxbd0JhRQtQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "0o0VMEJeQY0pAAZ9nxErBA", "review_id": "PIasJhKYkY7-aWeAS-CXZg", "text": "This place is great. I have a lot of clients that stay here and the service is exceptional. The hotel is located on beautiful Stone Creek Golf Course and has a nice pool. It was just remodeled and looks great. It is in close proximity to shopping and dining options. A nice place to get away and relax with out the Scottsdale resort prices.", "business_id": "sOa-OpRFi1OVU7CC6Hwoig", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AujgXK1WUgud7e7Zb4oeSQ", "review_id": "6foYXnhL3bdtfckvursK0w", "text": "We had to change rooms on the first night. Huge roach on top of the Microwave. The second room was so dusty. I had a miserable night. When we addressed our issues to Sandra at the front desk ; she told me that I needed to reserve a non-allergic room. Translations: Rooms they actually dust and clean. I was sneezing all night. I don't have this problem under typical conditions. The first room also had trash and hair clips left behind from the previous patrons. Sandra did not offer a solution or seemed too concern. Later that night I voiced a concern to a man at the desk and he offered an additional night. That was kind of him, though the problem was I couldn't breath and was sneezing.. Needless, to say we didn't take the offer. Before I forget to mention, one of the sofa chairs upholstery was torn. I do have pics to back up my claims. After our second room was re-cleaned we had to dust our selves. The last night I couldn't sleep because I'm certain I felt bed bugs. I googled them from my phone. After seeing the huge cock roach I was to scared to check for the bed bugs in the mattress as advised from the website. Which brings me to, their wi-fi. You have to pay for it. Pretty, chinsey to charge for wi-fi. (about $14.95/day) However some of the down stairs desk computers face the windows entering the Hotel. They use their wifi for staying on Facebook all day. There wasn't one time as I was entering & leaving for the day that I did not see an Embassy Suite's staff Face Book page up. lol I guess the wifi is for their staff. \nOther then the rooms the overall stay was o.k. Restaurant service was very kind and friendly. They have a nice serve to order breakfast bar. Manager's reception at night with snacks and drinks. The view from our suite was beautiful over looking the pool and golf course. They need to work on the cleanliness of their rooms, especially since that's what they pride them selves on.. Firing Sandra would be a good move.", "business_id": "sOa-OpRFi1OVU7CC6Hwoig", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BPa-f2cVu9Jt_35K3TKgww", "review_id": "4nBpo1J2P-ZoPdaCNwQY0Q", "text": "The menu didn't look interesting online but the food was perfect once there.  Huge, beautiful rooms.  Lovely walking paths near a creek and ponds.  Staff genuinely cared.", "business_id": "sOa-OpRFi1OVU7CC6Hwoig", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tBvrnSCLSpUdCDm5w5GPkg", "review_id": "ycw72RY3Uhp7euMKcuNbTg", "text": "Lovely grounds, lovely service, lovely wedding. Small hidden Gem right in Phx behind the PV mall. I have lived here for over 30 years and had no idea such a nice place was located around there. The hotel is right on a pretty golf course. The grounds are delightful. The rooms are large and clean. I hear the honeymoon suite is gorgeous! The pics looked beautiful. The food was very good for a catered event. Great job ES!", "business_id": "sOa-OpRFi1OVU7CC6Hwoig", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "veTxWRC7AjI0ChuV0pvqkw", "review_id": "9llDF3HpSEkMoFHXnooFzg", "text": "Stayed at this Hotel for a few days and well there are some thins that need work but the good out weighs the bad.\n\non that note lets go with the bad.\nthe only thing i noticed was bad was the organization down at the front desk, they clearly had our rooms mixed up and it was just a mess... but i guess that was to be expected because there was a bunch of us, so i guess that was ok.\n\nstarting off with the room, very clean and there was a great view of the on site golf course. Adequate lighting, LCD TV, Couch and separate bedroom. \n\nInternet WiFi for a price of about $14 per night.\n\nChow Hall down stairs to the right when you walk into the entrance of the hotel.\nThe food was ok, regular cafeteria food to me and i actually have no problem with that. \n\nOn site workout room that consist of a full dumbbell rack, medicine balls, a few cardio machines and TV's.\n\nOnsite Golf course..... i dont play golf so.... i cant review it... i can only say that its there haha", "business_id": "sOa-OpRFi1OVU7CC6Hwoig", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BPa-f2cVu9Jt_35K3TKgww", "review_id": "7WDXrokVKc2q9yUk0t8Y-A", "text": "Went back, still perfect service and staff, still great food, still huge rooms for a fair price.  Love the walking trails.  Going back again!", "business_id": "sOa-OpRFi1OVU7CC6Hwoig", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TPyz7VSq9hnI-6bDGAIZPA", "review_id": "9mhVa6140GQjBoM85KtI7Q", "text": "Wow!  I enjoyed staying here!  Huge rooms!  We had three adults and two children and everyone had plenty of room!  Highly recommended!", "business_id": "sOa-OpRFi1OVU7CC6Hwoig", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BPa-f2cVu9Jt_35K3TKgww", "review_id": "4ssEKEtY-v2WdBE-NHTjKA", "text": "Returned and was told the manager and head chef had changed.  The staff is not nearly as friendly.  The food is less consistent.  Service is spottier.  Carpets are less clean and show signs of wear.  Still a good hotel, but...", "business_id": "sOa-OpRFi1OVU7CC6Hwoig", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uSsUpdb-UiQC8abi6UDsnw", "review_id": "s5gZqByRxAiw2lWPnQ9qyw", "text": "This place was amazing!!! Glen the man at the front check in desk was extremely helpful and friendly! I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone! The room was  spacious, clean and peaceful!  The very was very nice and serene.  The location was great.  There was a variety of stores and restaurants down the street!! \nThere are some pics I added on my profile if they are of any help", "business_id": "sOa-OpRFi1OVU7CC6Hwoig", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "71xcT03OGecZAltS8SotKA", "review_id": "bpsMDr6t_VSUSOgCR1ENcw", "text": "Outside what is expected from a normal Embassy Suites Hotel, but what a beautiful view from your room. Customer service is outstanding and of course who can say enough good about the complimentary breakfast!!! Great Embassy experience, this will become a regular for me when visiting Scottsdale Arizona! Highly recommended family friendly place to stay, clean comfy an the kids love it. Pool is emaculate,\n as expected form embassy suits.", "business_id": "sOa-OpRFi1OVU7CC6Hwoig", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BPa-f2cVu9Jt_35K3TKgww", "review_id": "AGNz2bzcyTfcvPFQgQkdSA", "text": "They are back to their old wonderful form.  The food was even better than I had remembered.  The chef often bonuses your room service order.  This is a wonderful place.  I go twice a year and would stay no\nwhere else.", "business_id": "sOa-OpRFi1OVU7CC6Hwoig", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HXiba57vK9BPaMtNlHpVWA", "review_id": "exKLio1BBZf2d-xfi1-gXw", "text": "We've been staying here since it was built and it is really getting worn out. So I guess we are spoiled. The location, food and staff have always been great and still are. The sofa bed looked like it should be sticking out of a dumpster and the carpets and furnishings are worn. It is adjacent to a golf course in the riverbed so you can walk east for miles. Many restaurants and shops are within walking distance. The economy has been tough on everything so maybe this is par for the price. Wi-Fi free in the lobby but not in the room.", "business_id": "sOa-OpRFi1OVU7CC6Hwoig", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mGLv_NhD8xbNSNdy-NKQ0w", "review_id": "VozowKJvOlSgI86BCpEP5Q", "text": "Early Tee Time?  Maybe this place is for you.\n\nBut if you are looking for a hotel where you can get some sleep then perhaps consider another hotel.  Maybe you are a golf person and like early tee times.  Then this is your dream location.  The hotel and Stone Creek Golf Course share the same property (but are independently owned according to the hotel staff).  I recently stayed at this hotel for a business trip and was placed on the golf course side of the hotel.  Nice views but do not be fooled.  3:30 AM the maintenance crew started to manicure the lawns.  A golf cart with their brights on shines light on the course (and into your room) while the lawn mower meticulously cuts the greens.  This happened 2 out of the three nights I stayed there.  Then at 6 AM the golf course PA system kicks in to announce golfer's tee times.  \n\nWhen I complained to the hotel staff I was told that there was nothing they could do and that the General Manager had been aware of this problem for some time.  It is my opinion that the hotel cares more about their relationship with the golf course than with their hotel guests.  If you MUST stay here then insist on a room on the opposite side of the hotel from the golf course.", "business_id": "sOa-OpRFi1OVU7CC6Hwoig", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lsp7p2NuC5MX4_iuch3_OA", "review_id": "e-4vGXMQ0D8yJblTx03iGw", "text": "Came here to meet family for a graduation.  Did not actually stay here but had drinks and used their pool.  The staff was exceptional.  They all were so friendly.  The location is not bad, pretty close to the freeway and stores including Paradise Valley mall right there.  The grounds where very nice and clean.  When I inquired about the rooms and setup my family all loved the amenities, free breakfast, happy hours and clean spacious rooms.  I would definitely recommend this Embassy Suites to others.", "business_id": "sOa-OpRFi1OVU7CC6Hwoig", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xzmZpcnWSs221v1vPH2AGw", "review_id": "1_ujZ7DWzriKRQRpFs9uCQ", "text": "Good stay overall.  We were given a corner room with a great golf course view.  The kids enjoyed the pool at night.  The highlight --big breakfast spread with made to order omelets/pancakes.  Needless to say, we had seconds and thirds.\n\nA special thanks to Martha for making us feel at home during our 2-night stay.", "business_id": "sOa-OpRFi1OVU7CC6Hwoig", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XsjNluwx6oJdEoTwloWy_Q", "review_id": "Cs6S-84kiRfvKKSyLqfunQ", "text": "We've always like Embassy Suites, mostly because their rooms are spacious and the free breakfast (with their trademark made-to-order omelets) is a cut above everyone else's. Oh, and my wife likes their complimentary happy hour.\n\nThe Scottsdale location is no different. In fact, the rooms may be even more spacious than other Embassy Suites, especially the rooms on the angled corners. A couple of things that also made this Embassy Suites stand out from most of the others we've stayed at: 1) the layout is an open, wing-shaped structure, not a rectangle that encloses a central courtyard, and 2) the pool is outdoors instead of indoors.\n\nMy wife did take advantage of the happy hour (actually, a happy \"two\" hours, from 5:30-7:30) with a couple of glasses of wine each day. The bartenders are very generous with their drinks, and they also serve complimentary cocktails: Tequila sunrises, screwdrivers, and margaritas seemed to be the most popular drinks  being poured.\n\nThe back of the hotel overlooks the pool area and a golf course. The living area has a small wet bar with its own sink, a good size mini-fridge, and a microwave.  The furnishings were clean and comfortable. Flat-screen televisions in both the sitting area and the bedroom. Mattress was a little soft for my wife's taste (she likes a really firm mattress), but I thought it was comfortable. \n\nWiFi is free on the first floor, but there's a daily charge on the upper floors where the guest rooms are located. We saw quite a few guests bringing their laptops down to the bar/lounge area just off the lobby.  However, if you are an AT&T internet customer/subscriber, internet access is also free on the upper floors, you just need to logon using your AT&T user ID and password.\n\nMy only complaint is that the bedrooms have a small clock-radio whose time is \"radio-controlled.\" That is, there are no external controls which you can use to set the current time, just the alarm time. Supposedly the clock sets itself through some radio signal, but our clock was 12 minutes ahead. I did a Google search to see how it could be manually corrected, and if you take a small (jewelry size) Phillips head screwdriver and remove the top faceplate, there are controls under it which can be used. Very frustrating, since I didn't bring a small screwdriver. So when I set the alarm, I had to set it for 12 minutes after the time I wanted to wake up. \n\nBut overall a very good experience. We stayed with a large group of about 150 people for a conference over Labor Day weekend, and the staff was very courteous and accommodating.", "business_id": "sOa-OpRFi1OVU7CC6Hwoig", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8HwXv-k8YK0R25exY4vHGQ", "review_id": "Og1Qh15dgUkkVu7CuU4OHg", "text": "I stayed at this Embassy Suites during a writer/reader conference, and I have to say that it has been one of the best hotel stays I have ever had! Everyone on staff was extremely attentive and friendly, they were always available for the strangest requests! The food was amazing-- I felt incredibly spoiled at breakfast! The rooms are huge, we had four adults sharing my room and we weren't packed in like sardines. Quite the opposite, actually! I am looking forward to next year's conference when we come back again!", "business_id": "sOa-OpRFi1OVU7CC6Hwoig", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mpbnZq1Gj-WT_Xh0TZvH1w", "review_id": "zEbfsWngzx1GcG-oSLGcbg", "text": "We came here for a weekend trip and to celebrate my fianc\u00e9s birthday. Aaron checked us in and he had the best customer service! He was able to get us into an early check in and gave us an up-grade, because of my fianc\u00e9s birthday. \n\nThe room was great, it was very quiet, clean and spacious, I believe every room comes with an outside patio which was very nice. The black out curtains in the room were awesome, they actually blacked out everything and kept it nice and dark. \n\nWe took advantage of the managers reception, they had multiple TV's in the reception area which was great for watching the basketball game. I wish they had board games though, we have been to a property that provide basic board games like chess, and checkers during the manager reception and I liked that a lot more that watching TV. \n\nThe pool was also very nice we went in the evening when everything was a little quieter, it seemed to be very popular in the afternoon.\n\nWe also got to meet Robert at the front desk and he was very professional and courteous during our stay.\n\nI would definitely recommend this hotel because of its customer service, location and amenities!", "business_id": "sOa-OpRFi1OVU7CC6Hwoig", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pw-k3TMjt1ZNB2-iRVTDlQ", "review_id": "gvdxUyeULOzj8irBHwzhdA", "text": "Air Jordan! need I say more?", "business_id": "_fTwf7Oo5DqiCpgEhDZ9VA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qeMZ-HpirWYrzYV1k2ETAw", "review_id": "fyezgkaXs6mWPxIFAEOOJw", "text": "When they didn't have my size I asked if they could call the Metro store. When he was on hold for less the a minute a different customer asked for some help, he hangs up goes to help that person. When I ask what they said he tells me they didn't answer that he has to help these ppl then he'll call back. - went to Champs and they were a 10 on service and didn't get the sales person commission feel. (If you aren't buying I'm not helping)", "business_id": "_fTwf7Oo5DqiCpgEhDZ9VA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TJRBA15ziLkf5chQrCrzHA", "review_id": "tzB3vgXgH8ln1NgJ46KkzQ", "text": "The staff was friendly and told me where I could go to find what I wanted.  I appreciated the information.", "business_id": "_fTwf7Oo5DqiCpgEhDZ9VA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VsdK3A7VzyC-tMYC3WUC2g", "review_id": "Q4Y7boOr2QAVgLEhQULUtQ", "text": "This is now the 3rd pair of shoes I have bought from Finish Line. Not sure why I never reviewed them before. They deserve 5 stars.  Eric is the manager I have always dealt with. He knows what he is talking about and makes it an easy transaction. No obnoxious up sells or anything.  Highly recommend.", "business_id": "_fTwf7Oo5DqiCpgEhDZ9VA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rPGZttaVjRoVi3GYbs62cg", "review_id": "wINwtedkDlJocFeIueZaPQ", "text": "I took my car to Cobblestone for an oil change and car wash combo because I had a coupon to save a couple bucks.\r\n\r\nThe moment I pulled up to the service center the employees started to try to pressure me into additional (expensive) add-ons.  No man, I don't want to buy an $80 pre-paid card to get my car detailed, I just want it friggin' washed and I want to go home.\r\n\r\nI talk to the guy in the shop and he tried to sell me crap to go along with my oil change too.  I say no, I don't want to get my coolant system flushed today, so he offers to knock $10 off the price.  That just makes me realize how much he was overcharging me to begin with.\r\n\r\nLet me be clear, the car wash service was excellent!  I got what I paid for, but it wasn't worth the hassle.\r\n\r\n------------------------\r\nEDIT:\r\nI go to this place to get gasoline because it's near the house.  The other day, while I was filling up, I watched as Cobblestone employees took gas from the pump, dumped it on the ground and lit it on fire.  \r\nMy god!  Fire and gas stations DON'T MIX!  I hope they all explode and remove themselves from the gene pool!", "business_id": "hwFmL7-t06MtGvXGYMRo2g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2006-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5E193w76Qlhoi1gkyakW2A", "review_id": "Ep3z9uaMrPZIZWp9mqPWhQ", "text": "I understand the hassles.\n\nIts annoying when all you want is a $10 car wash and every time they want to charge you for any number of sealants and crap.  And \"no thank you\" isn't good enough.  They have to give you their situational anecdotes and keep hassling.  Go to Danny's, they understand that no means no.", "business_id": "hwFmL7-t06MtGvXGYMRo2g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2006-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fM-blcJqCF90MQvk04aAdg", "review_id": "e9DjQ-z_ENl1QTomF33j_g", "text": "Horrible service and it took forever!!! Never going to use them again. I tried to like them because they were close to my house but now I will drive further to go to Danny's.", "business_id": "hwFmL7-t06MtGvXGYMRo2g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HOleI3jz1MLNUJ6cc1x0Pw", "review_id": "AGfmOmcPmTzFbwEYzjUNUA", "text": "My husband and I went here to get the car washed before we headed to some nearby dealers to try to trade it in. As many people have already said, the nonstop sales pitches from the moment we pulled in were really rather irritating. After iterating several times that we were not interested in getting the car detailed or waxed, the sales guy returned at least 3 more times to our vehicle saying that his boss had \"authorized\" him to lower the price \"once again.\" We didn't give in to his pressure, but it felt very frustrating to have to assert ourselves so many times. The wash itself was satisfactory, but as Jake mentions in his review, the \"hassling\" and sales pitches made me not want to go back.", "business_id": "hwFmL7-t06MtGvXGYMRo2g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wGufdJQwR1w-mIecIbFLXg", "review_id": "zDPw3uW2DsHQ-xA6pDLvfA", "text": "I stopped using their services in March 2007 because everytime I went there, they would give me grief over the slightest dings on my windshield just to upsell and high-pressure me to get it fixed when it didn't need fixing.  After I stopped going there, they started pressuring me at home by calling me several times, despite the fact that I told them several times not to call me anymore.  I called the Phoenix Police and they suggested that I contact my phone company and it turned out that I had a feature to block specific phone numbers from calling me.  I blocked them and haven't heard from them since.", "business_id": "hwFmL7-t06MtGvXGYMRo2g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pw-k3TMjt1ZNB2-iRVTDlQ", "review_id": "_hm-3F-RilFlfkV3LsAUMw", "text": "I stopped here while waiting for someone nearby to get ready. the have tv's inside to kill time. nice!!", "business_id": "hwFmL7-t06MtGvXGYMRo2g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Q6FaSZpCtVv7PXECwDL1bg", "review_id": "qw5BXur5HGlmZ0esAeQUZA", "text": "I bought the Groupon for three supreme car washes. I've already used two of them. My second experience was MUCH better than my first. I waited in a long line to pay on my first visit and the cashier was a snappy bit**.\n\nThe second visit went much better and my car windows were completely streak free. I even bought an insulated refill mug from the attached Dunkin' Donuts. As mentioned in many of the reviews, the guy who took my car when I pulled up both times started to upsell me, but stopped when I said I wasn't interested. \n\nBoth times my antenna was inside my car and not reattached. Is that the norm?\n\nI have until July to use the third and final Groupon, but I'll probably use it before then. I wish there was a Cobblestone closer to me than this one. I have to drive 16 miles one way to get there. Because of the distance, I won't buy this deal again. There's a Danny's just down the road from me so I will go there.", "business_id": "hwFmL7-t06MtGvXGYMRo2g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5U0InJlG-CoZeikFUUl1Dg", "review_id": "ll0zCPLiyghp3-MR7sS2mg", "text": "I have been to this car wash three times now because of purchasing a Groupon for discounted supreme washes.  Each time has been a good experience with a good car wash and friendly service.  I have experienced high pressure up-sell attempts at car washes in the past but I found these guys to be really good about backing off when I say \"no thanks\". Perhaps it's the way I deliver the message, but I haven't had trouble with them being too pushy. \nThe general manager at this location is amazing.  He's the most energetic, hands-on guy and seems to be everywhere at once. \nMy last vist, I had an interior detail done and they did it very well (I'm pretty picky) and they also finished my car when they said they would (very important for me and not too common at car washes).\nI will definately make time to go back to this particular location.", "business_id": "hwFmL7-t06MtGvXGYMRo2g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ngD5RF07pxwlq4euexSluA", "review_id": "Ynf649g9GwZDHXKMdBSeLQ", "text": "I come here a lot.  I have a wash pass, and am here at least once a week, often more.\n\nI must say that my experiences are overall rated at 4-5, with a smattering of 3's.\n\nThe are always friendly, and consistently clean my cars well.  I have left my cell phone in the car a couple times (OOOOPS!!)-- it's there when I get it back.  Change left in the drink holder?  Still there when I get my car back.  Once my antenna was not reattached and when I came back a few days later I let them know (I didn't notice- my husband did).  The employees l made note of it and when I got my car back, it was installed.  They said it was under the car seat, someone forgot to put it back after last wash.  But~~ I got it back.\n\nI have occasionally purchased an additional service (mini detailing, carpet shampoo'd, etc) and have been given a very competitive price, and good workmanship.\n\nI have not had any problems with these employees or contractors, selling extra services.  Occasionally I am approached, but they leave me alone when I tell them \"not interested\".  \n\nMy kids actually enjoy coming here with me-- the inside of the store is LOADED with goodies- computers with free internet, a bunch of big ol' TVs, playing games, a Dunkin Donuts, and enough junk food ruin a Monk's Lenten vow ( I just made that up, 'ya hear?).\n\nBottom Line:  It's a car wash- they make their real profits on the \"extras\".  If you aren't interested, just be firm with your \"No\".  Based on my experiences thus far, I am a loyal customer.", "business_id": "hwFmL7-t06MtGvXGYMRo2g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ky9pQ8AKufvZ63IxR41jGg", "review_id": "BmDarZ85IJ0FGt_RKoNVGw", "text": "The customers service could be better in the store.....but the guys who take care of my trucks on the outside are great. I bought the Groupon deal to receive 3 months of unlimited express car washes for 20 bucks....there is not a better deal in the state of Arizona....maybe even the nation....LOL. The guys here get my trucks squeaky clean....and I am out in 5 minutes or less and that includes hand drying it. I will be enjoying this great deal until late October.....but even without the deal the wash is only 4.99 which is very cheap for what you get. So if you need to get your car or truck clean in this Arizona desert....head over to Cobblestone....and remember to Eat, Drink, and be Merry my Friends!!!!!", "business_id": "hwFmL7-t06MtGvXGYMRo2g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lmiDCrmas8TxRsbIGZX9Pg", "review_id": "fGn0olqssZFzo0c5rQUWug", "text": "Very efficient and quick way to keep your car clean. I got the fast pass from groupon. The deal I got is gone, BUT check in with Yelp app, and unlock a FREE 1 month pass for unlimited exterior car washes! \nStart up was a bit long, but once I was set up, its been a breeze to pull in and access the car wash. And did I mention this location has a Dunkin Donuts inside? Score!!!!!", "business_id": "hwFmL7-t06MtGvXGYMRo2g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L87hrFVD-53NV8xRvoWfUw", "review_id": "-6ln5OMkm6bHk6ZE_Nz2fA", "text": "This place is pretty good.  I mean, getting my car washed isn't exactly a chore I look forward to completing... I usually view it as a \"time suck\" in the middle of an errand-filled Saturday.  \n\nWhat I like about this Cobblestone location is that you can really multi-task!  The inside is loaded with extras, including a Dunkin Donuts outlet (the rest of my errands are more productive after I get a coffee boost).  There's also ample indoor seating with CNN and sports, and a huge kids' play area a la McDonalds -- which I imagine is very convenient if you have family in-tow.  \n\nThe quality of the car washes is average, but this is my car wash of choice when it comes to spending time waiting.\n\nTIP:  do not use cash for the exterior-only fast pass lane unless you have exact bills!  If you insert a $20, the machine will give you a receipt and force you to go inside the store to get your change -- which completely defeats the purpose of \"fast pass.\"", "business_id": "hwFmL7-t06MtGvXGYMRo2g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QxORS6hrQe3142ZqYLu8kg", "review_id": "Xpj7imlQEjUcQCdATmygSA", "text": "What a poor initial visit!  Car was washed quick, but they left car in finishing area for 15 minutes before I gave up and took the unfinished car.  No apologizes and I was not alone, many others frustrated standing around.  Poor staffing!  Would not go back.", "business_id": "hwFmL7-t06MtGvXGYMRo2g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7_UYmMZqxM0kvCiPv4x80g", "review_id": "iD_DPwRQkAfxk4ARANsn5w", "text": "Wow what a sloppy car wash.  I got the ultimate because I said I wanted everything done.  Of course I was offered great detailing prices, but passed on that.  The Ultimate honestly isn't worth the $25.  My truck wasn't dry, there still was dirt and bird droppings, and the indoor/outdoor dressing was slopped on.  I have large spots of dressing that wasn't spread evenly and spots with none.  The edges on the windows, mirror, and well any edge is missed completely.  I felt like I should have saved my money, driven thru a cheap car wash and finished it myself.  The only reason I gave it a second star is the stellar pricing and work the window guys did on my multiple chips.\n\nI will not be back to this place.  Not worth the price.  I have had better done cheaper.", "business_id": "hwFmL7-t06MtGvXGYMRo2g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jU8WrrgXggGX2xHglsPjxA", "review_id": "2oQCtVr37b0kc3UCdqjJVg", "text": "\"The art of selling vs. the art of saying no\"\n\nIt is one of the most tricked out car wash places you'll ever go.  Leather seats while you wait, free wi-fi, variety of flat panel TVs to watch, children's play area, and even computers for surfing the web while you wait.  Albeit that this is free, this isn't without a cost.\n\nAfter you decide what service you will get for your car, you'll have to endure and overcome the high pressure sales prior from the lube extras to upgraded fancy washes.  I'm surprise they don't have a little old lady in a wheelchair coming out to ask for a donation.  I have to commend them for their resilience and lack of fear of rejection, but if you want a low key wash this is not the place. \n\nBefore you decide to come just practice the art of saying NO, because they have definitely master the art of selling.\n\nI would suggest to management that there", "business_id": "hwFmL7-t06MtGvXGYMRo2g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "yCH6WEUBkF9PfJEAaNBz5Q", "review_id": "Y-9veVobZY_i3GfvNp8IRg", "text": "Pushy about upsells. Horrible cleaning job! Go somewhere else.", "business_id": "hwFmL7-t06MtGvXGYMRo2g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8n--xRBQ9eLDi0vpQ5fGFQ", "review_id": "C5Yh8c1v9v4BGAIJY5DKzA", "text": "All car wash spots love to up sell . . . and we got the chip in the window one yesterday, but I have to say, they didn't high pressure sell us. They gave us information we didn't know, and we ended up using their service for the windshield not just for the car we brought in, but also the one at home! We were totally amazed at how great my husband's windshield looked after they cleaned and filled a nasty chip. \n\nThe wash was great as well.  No streaks, no water drops left behind . . . We bought a package of four top of the line washes from an on-line discounter. Not knowing what to expect of the quality of work, I shuddered when my husband bought multiples, but we were very pleased with the wash both inside and out.\n\nThe service people were so polite, from Sean who handled our windshields, to Jason, the manager, who checked out the small details before handing my husband the keys.\n\nI actually don't think the up sells are so high pressure . . . dine out and servers always push appetizers, drinks, desserts . . . this isn't any different.", "business_id": "hwFmL7-t06MtGvXGYMRo2g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KQnq1p-PlWUo-qPEtWtmMw", "review_id": "AEYRcTgoME8WHOwDIy1uKA", "text": "I used to like coming to this car wash because it was the only one near me. Now, their car wash prices are a lot higher for lousy cleaning. Also, when you first pull up to select your car wash, I feel as if I'm at a used car sales lot. The employees are incredibly pushy to upsell you on a simple car wash. I can't say I will be returning anytime soon.", "business_id": "hwFmL7-t06MtGvXGYMRo2g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4Jqg1IrD6s_Z07Shfp1sQQ", "review_id": "tiViE0CtfBWjgbSsz_dYsQ", "text": "Wish I'd read these reviews before I went there, but I was getting my phone fixed down the street, and decided a quick car wash would help kill the time. The previous reviewers are right on the money when it comes to the ol' up-sell. You would think with all these reviews saying the same thing it would be looked into, and trust me, I understand the value of a good up-sell...but THREE times with THREE separate people? It's a little much. Plus, if I come in there initially inquiring over the $4.99 price and asking if there is anything lower than the $32 price (which to be fair, yes, there is) what in the world makes you think I am going to want to spend upwards of 60 dollars? Honestly. And it shouldn't take me 10 minutes to convey to you that I really am not concerned with my windshield right now...that's right, I'm gonna take a gamble on that one, I live on the edge like that....\n\nYou did do a pretty good job cleaning the car, but leaving a car wash of all places feeling frazzled is not my thing. Not to mention, I fell for the $4 \"Supreme Upgrade\" and you forgot my vanilla air freshener. Dang it. Had no idea what kind of negotiation would occur if I went back, so I will look at it as a lesson learned and go on with my life....:)", "business_id": "hwFmL7-t06MtGvXGYMRo2g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zT0RnW-yPhXyz_GNap9Zpw", "review_id": "MLXUK3K_WMQhrW2_JTVvDg", "text": "They put packing tape on my brand new car! It doesn't have pieces blowing in the wind, so the tape was unnecessary and left adhesive on the paint around the back wiper and the tire cover. To add insult to injury, it took nearly half an hour even though there was no line, and the employees let the car dry completely before they pretended to wipe it off, so there were water spots everywhere. They also didn't even attempt to wipe off the adhesive from the tape. It seems reasonable to expect that your car will be cleaner after a car wash than before, but not at this place.", "business_id": "hwFmL7-t06MtGvXGYMRo2g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NqcLDh324mINcicHKspQaA", "review_id": "tlL1rT8l342H2RsF0VoGnw", "text": "May want to watch your credit card charges made to this place.. Had a car wash a few days ago.. Credit card charge got posted twice on my credit card statement..\n\n1/31/13 - Issue resolved by Cobblestone, RyanC thank you for your efforts!", "business_id": "hwFmL7-t06MtGvXGYMRo2g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5g5TeEvVUKPozu3TEeni8w", "review_id": "fp7iFF8qtQeZuTPI2B5fNw", "text": "To begin with, the only reason this place gets 2 stars is because it has Dunkin Donuts that my children like to eat before I allow them to play in the (usually dirty) play area. \nI took my car there today thinking the bad service I received last time was just a bad day for everyone. I wish I had not given them a second chance. I went because I wanted an oil change and car wash. No, I don't want my transmission fluid flushed. No, I don't want my coolant system flushed. No, I do not want you to replacement my windshield wipers. No, I do not want you to rotate my tires. No, I do not like Green Eggs and Ham. I find it extremely frustrating to have someone try to up-sell me on a constant basis, even when you were suppose to start work on my truck 20 minutes prior. I don't appreciate being mocked when I say that the extra $80 you want to charge me today is not in my budget. I do not appreciate having my window broken because they accidentally knocked it off track because the idiots locked my keys in the car... twice. Their cashiers are bitchy and all their stuff is over priced.\nSave your self the hassle, don't use Cobblestone.", "business_id": "hwFmL7-t06MtGvXGYMRo2g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NfnbwrxXrboqnE80tuZZwQ", "review_id": "RKR_9DfVydgtXcQUFtCw9A", "text": "Been to this car wash several times and each time it leaves white spots all over the car! Not sure if its water spots or excessive soap not being washed off. The car is clean but very spotty. Everytime I have to use a wet rag to wipe the spots off. Also if I get gas there, I have a very hard time adding a car wash at the pumps to get the discount. I've stopped getting gas there.", "business_id": "hwFmL7-t06MtGvXGYMRo2g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6E6QPuvd3NY6M20RnFZhBA", "review_id": "AZX-FU2lZohT-8pQwwODYQ", "text": "The car wash is good but man I tell you everytime I've been to this place the high pressure up selling is totally annoying.  You mean I can't even get a car wash without up selling pressure?  Man, I no longer go there.  Danny's is less pressure.", "business_id": "hwFmL7-t06MtGvXGYMRo2g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z1SeNTTxn76K-A3MXIAJWQ", "review_id": "HgxDCEh1zhhCWX5B6w1dcA", "text": "BEST LOCATION IN THE VALLEY\n\nI am writing this review today because I just want to thank the entire team there for correcting another location's awful mistake. I will reference you to my post on the FLW & Hayden location \n\nhttp://www.yelp.com/biz/cobblestone-auto-spa-scottsdale-5#hrid:Xg1jTgxRJziItNvlMjauVg\n\nNeedless to say I was completely mistreated and dissatified with my experience @ the Scottsdale location. I was informed that my regular location here on Bell was actually the corporate location so I went there after my horrible experience with the FLW location. I explained to the managers (who recognized me as being a loyal customer of 7 years) about the situation at FLW and they went above and beyond to make sure that they corrected the other locations mistakes. Not only did they help me figure out who to get in contact with regarding my complaint but they took the effort to rewash my  car also they went ahead and detailed, vaccumed and sprayed my car with the air freshener. The fact that they went above and beyond to help me out I more  then appreciate. This is the location i typically go to and I regret not going here in the first place (then I would have avoided the awful service and experience I got from Shawn @ the FLW location) If I could give this location more then 5 stars I would because they always provide me with excellent customer service. The manager's Guillermo and Larry are absolutely fabulous and great examples of what a manager should be and how to correctly handle the situation. \n\n\nAgain I want to thank everybody at this location for making things right and continuously providing me with excellent customer service and treating me with nothing but respect. \n\nAVOID FRANK LLOYD RIGHT & HAYDEN LOCATION AT ALL COSTS!", "business_id": "hwFmL7-t06MtGvXGYMRo2g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xXxoYIsbfXFK8BKndCcnZg", "review_id": "ai9VB0QCJneYJOo3D8ks4w", "text": "Let's face it: nobody cleans your car like YOU would if you had the equipment! That said, I have to report on my recent experience at Cobblestone and hope the people in charge see this and reward this employee accordingly.... I made an unplanned visit on Monday because I got into my van and found it crawling with ants! EWWW.. I hate ants! So I raced up there, explained that I didn't have time to empty 3 car seats and all my fishing gear, and could they vacuum it anyway, reallllly good? THEY DID! Then, after sitting on the misted patio for awhile, I thought someone had called that my car was done. It was on the far side of the lanes. I hobbled over there with my cane only to find out it wasn't quite done. By now, it was getting pretty hot...I sat back in the mist and in about 8-10 minutes, the young man who was finishing up my van, DROVE IT OVER TO THE PATIO FOR ME so I wouldn't have to walk through the hot sun back over to my car. This is AWESOME customer service and I tipped accordingly. Thank you so much for going above and beyond!!!", "business_id": "hwFmL7-t06MtGvXGYMRo2g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZREDycnu3rhgDvhBdcm4wA", "review_id": "URjohNo9FA_ckqzK-iHS8A", "text": "These guys and gals do such a great job!  I had a great experience other than the lady that was sitting in front of me.  Not sure how her husband deals with her non stop complaining.  My car however was good as new when I left.", "business_id": "hwFmL7-t06MtGvXGYMRo2g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yVt2Dn8dGZmFSlO93LLM4w", "review_id": "EzehroEn24qjYezQcyOxgQ", "text": "I have started making the drive to this cobblestone weekly now!  As a former Danny's customer (closest car wash to my house) I was shocked when I stopped by here today while out running errands.  The quality here is far more than Danny's could have ever hoped for.  Driving a black car you want it to be treated well and sparkle when finished....you get that here!  The workers are extremely friendly and do a very quality job and make sure every detail is taken care of.  Even if a spot is pointed out they are quick to take care of it and find other spots.  I will always go out of my way to travel to this location for a superior wash to keep my car looking its best.", "business_id": "hwFmL7-t06MtGvXGYMRo2g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ru8p3RTlk8f9LB_3zLXURQ", "review_id": "Hg0BC6ZzuFH76vO8jwZplA", "text": "I've been coming here for years. Think at least 4. And I have to say I think a lot of people have complained enough about their hard sell tactics of trying to get you to upgrade that I've noticed recently the staff is much more easy going. Which for me as a costumer, makes my experience more enjoyable. I've gotten their express wash to their extreme wash and I have to say overall I've been happy with the cleanliness of my car and how fast it gets washed. Even if I have to wait I don't mind as they have free wifi so I generally take the time to check my emails or watch a movie. The guys and gals working there are always friendly and helpful. The only I don't like is years ago when I would get a car wash here wiping down the interior upholstery was part of the wash but now it's an extra charge so my exterior is clean, it's vacuumed but my seats are dirty and need to be wiped down and cleaned!  I wish they had a package where they offer to clean the upholstery at a reasonable price. As I go there at least once a month, if they offered a service like that, my car would be like new and I would be a completely satisfied costumer!", "business_id": "hwFmL7-t06MtGvXGYMRo2g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ru8p3RTlk8f9LB_3zLXURQ", "review_id": "5jMSRsuYBQit15rhIqsBZA", "text": "Yup, an update so soon. At this point, I don't know who has trained who. It seems like they don't try to sell upgrades as hard to me which I like and after coming here for years I know how clean my car will be. \n\nThis time, I actually cleaned the interior of the car myself before coming to get it washed. What little that still needed to be vacuumed, I told the guy and yup, sure enough, when I picked up the car, the area that needed to be vacuumed . . . still needed to be vacuumed. Lol. \n\nAnd I still come here to get my car washed. What can I write- I think at this point I think Cobblestone is like a comfy pair of shoes to me. Lol.", "business_id": "hwFmL7-t06MtGvXGYMRo2g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ROMFsqS8D0Rar9fOrLi7Fw", "review_id": "G4fNQYVVNSJySvGWy9ZCSg", "text": "Great service and honesty. Completely compensated for minor damage to my car. Great work Daniel!", "business_id": "hwFmL7-t06MtGvXGYMRo2g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T3PEAptAiqXVkNtnulBsNA", "review_id": "qAPNQZJKWZFUPH8fvtcxwg", "text": "I don't even want to give it one star, they are a big rip off! They used to be good, now they no longer care about customer service.. Just how much can they make while you are there...", "business_id": "hwFmL7-t06MtGvXGYMRo2g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hBcIhwcIG5TQjkBz-OJkTg", "review_id": "0DAdABRhhPYZvHGqZoie3Q", "text": "Outstanding!!! Best service, good people friendly fast and efficient.\n\nGo find out for your self. For 3.99 during happy hour my cars was super clean :D", "business_id": "hwFmL7-t06MtGvXGYMRo2g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9DYasJE3TtxptCcsZAyg1A", "review_id": "7A9KMU5W9lpFtyWeHAM4rA", "text": "This auto spa us conveniently located at the 51 and bell rd. Out of all the washes I've tried this one will accept larger trucks with oversized wheels for the same price as a car. Attention to detail is pretty good. My vehicle is always clean inside and out. The other thing I like is they do oil and tire rotation for a reasonable amount of money.", "business_id": "hwFmL7-t06MtGvXGYMRo2g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Knt3ICcndnDXKyO60a0uIQ", "review_id": "BBnpyabeuKdx5nCuoC7mHQ", "text": "We ran over some road garbage on SR51...complete blowout.  Hobbled our car off the freeway and bell and luckily cobblestone was right there. Before we could even think to dial triple A, Pedro and his crew ran over unsolicited and changed our tire and we were back on the road in less than 15 minutes.  Crisis averted!  Thanks guys!", "business_id": "hwFmL7-t06MtGvXGYMRo2g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DC3Nw9lH2AzzSV9uwmTLBA", "review_id": "dsGQYDC4VUH_O7wK0UKaew", "text": "This is the only place I take my car to have to cleaned. The service is friendly and professional and there quality of work has ways been superior in my opinion. \n\nThe waiting area is comfortable and clean, not that I have I use it much....at the right time of day you can get in and out fairly quickly. \n\nI recommend this location!", "business_id": "hwFmL7-t06MtGvXGYMRo2g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hWPOj78yi6CQub26elkHHQ", "review_id": "TIga0X_gdOkufCk9hPpAYw", "text": "I don't mind it... Really.\nI just hate the kids who go in there.\nIf you're such a rebel and hate corporate america, why are you shoppinga t a corporate company?\nThey've got some really funny stuff, and some cute stuff, but the other shit is hilariously sad.\nTRIPP pants and giant lace up boots with steel toes are so done with.\nIt's all about skinny jeans and cowboy boots now.\nAnd I work there, so you kinda have to trust my opinion.", "business_id": "uZnVzqGyanhf1mSNRqrLXA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2006-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "Nz11Wo_zvTmui_Xsg4_evA", "text": "My brother proudly hates this store. Yet almost every year when I buy him things from there for Christmas or his Birthday - he totally loves them.  Every time.  \n\nAs he's gotten a bit older there is less for him here except t-shirts, but during his 13-16 years this was the ultimate stop for his Christmas stocking.  Funny t-shirts, buttons w/ funny sayings, cool notebooks, fun character stuff from the newest \"cool\" tv show.  Even pencils with cool stuff on them.  Once he found out where some of them were from because he said I shouldn't have even gone in there because he hates that store, but by that point he loved what I'd gotten him enough that it was assumed that must have been the ONLY cool think in there.  \n\nIf you don't have a teenager, or someone who lives at least a part of their life like a teenager, don't bother to go in the store.  But for those who love Family Guy, feel a little goth or emo now and then or just want to find a cool band concert shirt so they'll be hip with the ladies - this isn't an all bad place to go.", "business_id": "uZnVzqGyanhf1mSNRqrLXA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PS0lCxjGNeUrKxYSdpW-Aw", "review_id": "sBiY-IHOYsKYxiv3rkWxVQ", "text": "I know I sound square...but I can't stand this store.When it first came around I liked going in and looking at all the original stuff they had compared to most stores in the mall, but now not so much. Every time I go in there these days I feel first off claustrophobic, then I feel weird because my hair is not dyed black or some other not natural color, and then I think I don't want a shirt with some 80's character on it! Most of all I just find emo/goth types who are always running ramped in there to be overwhelming. I feel more fake shopping in there, than where I usually do.", "business_id": "uZnVzqGyanhf1mSNRqrLXA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "1BW2HC851fJKPfJeQxjkTA", "review_id": "um1ptDWYygx3g-pw26tNqw", "text": "I was sitting outside of Macy's and decided to walk over to this store. I figured it was more of a kids store, mostly for boys.  Whoa!  It was a few days before Halloween, and it looked like a Fredrick's of Hollywood wanna be. \n\nHalloween aside -- this place came off as a low class and raunchy.  Was that really the intent of your business plan?  Did you feel you executed it well?  Who is your market demo anyway?  I mean really?  Ugh!", "business_id": "uZnVzqGyanhf1mSNRqrLXA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KLekdmo4FdNnP0huUhzZNw", "review_id": "AIvS8vK1CY3SKP1g8vPuEg", "text": "This is not my type of store but I have gone in to purchase gifts. Those of you that rated it low, everyone deserves to have a place to shop. This serve the purpose for those people. Gotta give them props. They have excellent customer service and are willing to go out of their way to help you find something even at other stores.", "business_id": "uZnVzqGyanhf1mSNRqrLXA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TJRBA15ziLkf5chQrCrzHA", "review_id": "EhR2x-1qDv5LOXd4SsBlGg", "text": "It's hard to review this brand, as I only go her with my teenage daughters as that is the clientele they are geared towards.  My daughters however enjoy shopping here, so I guess that makes it o.k.", "business_id": "uZnVzqGyanhf1mSNRqrLXA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1q-NR8saXXMK66p7Fh_8Mg", "review_id": "en1vQbdD5ZI4A-3j6ttN_w", "text": "I've been going to this place since they opened and have been very happy with the service. I don't go to one barber there specifically, like the previous reviewer. I have had my hair cut by all the barbers there and they have all done a great job. \n\nMy 2 year old gets his hair cut at this place also, so it's definitely kid friendly. Heck my 2 daughters get there hair trimmed from time to time (although they prefer going to the salon my wife's goes to better - not girly enough very them I guess). \n\nServices range from Hair Cut to Full Works (facial, straight edge shave, shampoo, hair cut, lots of hot towels, and massage). You won't be disappointed.", "business_id": "2zDDuUfMYrT-NV_Sk_qNCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "joIzw_aUiNvBTuGoytrH7g", "review_id": "eVYOk7bcX_TGSLINp6HlbA", "text": "Traditional \"manly\" place with wood walls, furniture, and older gentlemen as the barbers.  Haircut includes back of neck and sideburn shave, hot towel over the face, and brief shoulder/neck massage with those old school electric massage things.\n\n$19 for a nice clean cut is certainly worth it.\n\nLocated NE corner of Cactus & Tatum, over by Radio Shack.", "business_id": "2zDDuUfMYrT-NV_Sk_qNCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XyaIK2hN3SNMohT5AbKxbg", "review_id": "pdDXdNsYrG1zHYFYRWgLDA", "text": "Classic big city barber shop!  I won't go anywhere else.  $19 for a decent hair cut, neck shave, hot towel and great Barber's!  Each one with a good story to tell.  Where else can you watch a \"man show\" on a flat screen while getting your hair cut!", "business_id": "2zDDuUfMYrT-NV_Sk_qNCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XRtPGNpP38fV8N7oOZle8Q", "review_id": "oiVMlKok1IW1avqD49n9Bg", "text": "Great service, consistent cut.  Ask for Yuri!", "business_id": "2zDDuUfMYrT-NV_Sk_qNCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VZ6UiE3aC1fAxgGlXtq19g", "review_id": "Ib6KnP8DmgsIwVrslK0C-Q", "text": "I took some advice from the past yelpers when looking for a decent hair-cut at a decent price.\n\nHave to say ,I'm impressed that the past reviews have been spot on. \n\nGreat haircut nothing more to say. Thanks to Yuri for the cut", "business_id": "2zDDuUfMYrT-NV_Sk_qNCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p89AN8kLfkYTpH0qkimazg", "review_id": "zN2LczRXUW65qNiwI6DXzg", "text": "I've been going to Classic Barbers since 2003, now with over 40 visits documented in my home accounting program.  Like others, I've been served by all of their barbers and have been fully satisfied with their services.  However, I am not going back.  They've instituted a new policy by charging extra for payment by credit card .  I'm sure they have their reasons.  I hope their reasons outweight the downside of losing loyal customers.", "business_id": "2zDDuUfMYrT-NV_Sk_qNCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LKnsv1meIthvgdky00qkQA", "review_id": "_2VaPNqogjDA16WrRu9XdQ", "text": "This is a great barber shop where I never have to wait long to get a haircut and everyone on the staff gives a great cut.  Hard to find these days.", "business_id": "2zDDuUfMYrT-NV_Sk_qNCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "J3I2NClEbD1Xr8lOdjxlqQ", "review_id": "Yn-1-N56kxLWusWcn1g5_g", "text": "I'm totally a fan.  haircuts for me are more or less a PITA, I wish I didn't have to do it, but if I don't my hair gets all sorts of crazy, and it's not pretty.  In the past I went to Camelback barber because it was close to my office, then my office moved.  dang!, gotta find a new barber.  Fortunately, my boss told me about Classic and I haven't looked back since.\n\nThis place is a man's shop.  I suppose a woman could get her hair done here, but she would be bathing in testosterone at the same time.  Russian testosterone.  Like I said, this is a man's place.  I just want to get in, get my hair cut with as little hassle as possible and move on.  This place does it.  I can usually walk in, get a cut, with a razor trim, a hot-towel tossed over my head - you would be amazed at how good this feels, and finally a quickie shoulder massage - again - this may not be a full-on massage, but it's enough to tame some of that tension.  That is the way to leave a barber shop.  relaxed.\n\nIt's all guys.  Russian guys.  They grunt and mutter (sorry, no offense intended) and speak with a heavy accent, for me this is troublesome as I have hearing problems and I can hardly make out what they are saying most of the time, but I just grunt and smile on cue and it seems to be satisfactory.  Watching cable shows like the military channel, sports programs and if you have to wait, men's magazines like GQ and Outdoor help to speed the time.  \n\nIf I could have any complaint about this place it is that they charge a service charge for using a credit card.  Yes, I know, just bring cash, but that's not always convenient.  sometimes I have cash, sometimes I charge - I just hate to pay a fee to do this.\n\nThey take appointments, but I've never had to wait long just walking in.  I can usually get a cut, then zip over to InAndOut for a double-double protein/animal style lunch and still have time to scan yelp before getting back to work.", "business_id": "2zDDuUfMYrT-NV_Sk_qNCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9NyCrQI8gvY73gz7hSNY8g", "review_id": "cHp8_7JZUqEl3SUroFtycg", "text": "Best barber shop in the valley.", "business_id": "2zDDuUfMYrT-NV_Sk_qNCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "f6WnqbRp3aA_2lv4C86fDw", "review_id": "gln6_ZazyjYglAhzmDA-OQ", "text": "In the valley of the sun finding a traditional barber who takes pride in their work is hard to find.  Today it seems that it's trial and error when trying to find a barber who has that attention to detail that's also up on the latest styles.  This place is amazing!!!  It's so great that I drive forty five minutes out of the way because I know I will always get what I ask for here.  I tried a couple other barbers in the valley but this place has the best staff.  It has the old school feel where a man can go shoot the **** and leave with a great cut.  Make sure to take the pomade or other hair product out of your hair before you come in.  It will make a difference and they will appreciate it.   Ask for Michael he is the second chair after you walk through the door.\n\nThe only drawback is that there is a charge to use your credit/debit card.  So plan ahead and bring cash.", "business_id": "2zDDuUfMYrT-NV_Sk_qNCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E89THW7mjOoRYZnnNEZtbg", "review_id": "dkxjwIkQaLSnLiRFYkZGPQ", "text": "I love coming here my dad takes me here my cousin and my grandpa go here. Al is the best barber in Pheonix \n\nRyan P.", "business_id": "2zDDuUfMYrT-NV_Sk_qNCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "x419Hv-rSGs_Z4dEaNbtJg", "review_id": "SibYoRI_V3SFp5NMniQVTg", "text": "Pete has been my dad's barber for over a decade. I make the trip here just to see him.", "business_id": "2zDDuUfMYrT-NV_Sk_qNCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "06nmAShwq1eUH03kqypP_w", "review_id": "zCOxjMv2ly4J_fXuYQJQzg", "text": "Just stopped in Classic Barber Shop based on Yelp reviews. First off open on Sunday is a plus. Secondly the establishment was very clean. Got in without a wait and received my cut from Edward. Excellent cut. As if he had been my barber for years. Will definitely recommend and be a loyal customer as long as I live in this area.", "business_id": "2zDDuUfMYrT-NV_Sk_qNCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "y4wnqZIojjQWe8sjatEcEg", "review_id": "os-AiJCk8G16IGZWz8dPtA", "text": "Went to Classic based on Yelp reviews.  Had been to similar shop before with some disappointment.  Was disappointed here too for the same reason.  Barbers are way too aggressive in cutting.  They should remember they are not paid for how much is cut off but for what look remains.  The haircut pace was furious.  They need to relax a little to make the experience pleasant.", "business_id": "2zDDuUfMYrT-NV_Sk_qNCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ks1ySl5Q0E5wou9Vcmh5iA", "review_id": "0BH5Za0VS4x8-Y5lvsluYg", "text": "Classic is a professional barber shop with a modern look, but an old-school feel. The barbers are experienced and are sure to pull off the look you're trying to achieve. They offer the many services you would expect at any barber shop on the east coast and in my opinion, at a fair price. The establishment is always clean and is sure to do the trick for anyone in need of a relaxing cut and shave. From a hot towel to a shoulder massage, they will make you feel like a million by the time you leave. Every chair has their own TV with access to full satellite channels. Don't worry about missing a game because they're sure to have it on. Bringing your kids? No problem. These guys know how to keep kids calm and will put on channels catered to kids. Give them a shot, you won't be disappointed.", "business_id": "2zDDuUfMYrT-NV_Sk_qNCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e_MwXVPglyJIwE8t-Px-bQ", "review_id": "61BXwgpIreCnGkH5fPA8uQ", "text": "Consistently good haircut.  Its not a crap shoot like many other barbers.", "business_id": "2zDDuUfMYrT-NV_Sk_qNCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C_Mu2W625yJWgswDsp_dOw", "review_id": "I--1ymbr01t92tOoeKwHkw", "text": "What a great place!  Edward is amazing and fantastic with kids!  Hot towel, massage, and a great haircut! Let me tell you my 5 yr old was so happy!  Very professional and modern!  Highly recommend for men!  Getting my husband in for a clean shave!", "business_id": "2zDDuUfMYrT-NV_Sk_qNCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gTVHao4s1Liwa1_78dkWNA", "review_id": "PGp7EqDrxOzrH8NjqRt0Tw", "text": "Such an awesome experience. I had Al who made the experience as cool at the atmosphere. There were men here hanging out and reading the morning paper just for the vibe. The full service \"Classic\" was such a steal (haircut, shampoo, hot towel facial, razor outline finish, shoulder massage, etc.). This is the first but certainly not the last visit I'll make to Classic Barbershop.", "business_id": "2zDDuUfMYrT-NV_Sk_qNCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rd2OHNoLk4Ua8WEMvtfPyQ", "review_id": "jMQhOMbOq7pU7W-O-827Vw", "text": "I've always cut my own hair. With a new look I'm growing into, I decided to stop in and have the experts to cut my hair for the first time in years. With previous shops I've always had to return home and fix the sloppy job other barbers did on my hair. \n\nToday's experience was great. I was rushed into a vacant chair and began asking what I wanted to do. After explaining my goal, Al (I believe) offered me suggestions and guidance to what I wanted done. \n\nMy barber took the time to get to know me and had a great conversation on hair cutting skills. Needless to say he did a great job and I did not have to pick up the sheers when I came home to clean anything up! As much as he impressed me, I think I managed to walk away impressing him with the knowledge that I've cut my own hair for close to 10 years.\n\nI will surely come back again!", "business_id": "2zDDuUfMYrT-NV_Sk_qNCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sB46EvS4MIZ4PHX2LVKzoA", "review_id": "0j_UUm7qiV5m39Ib2Niw1g", "text": "Nice shop I would recommend stopping by. I been twice. 5 stars", "business_id": "2zDDuUfMYrT-NV_Sk_qNCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tnGcCddb1VwhCMi-H64dMQ", "review_id": "GB7g1pcawTLszjKLKkmfSw", "text": "So, I just moved in the area and was looking for a new place to get my hair cut. I gave this place a call and politely introduced myself and asked the woman on the phone whether they did only appointments or walk-ins today. She interrupted me mid-question and answered in a tone acting as if I was some kind of annoying pest. I ignore it and ask their approximate wait time and she laughs at me, says \"ugh.. just come in!\" *click* Yes, she hung up on me. The phone call lasted all of 20 seconds.\n\nI immediately called a different barber shop and took my business to somewhere else. As a suggestion to whoever manages this place, please train the bitter, angry woman who answers your phone to have some basic courtesy because you just lost a potential twice-a-month loyal customer.", "business_id": "2zDDuUfMYrT-NV_Sk_qNCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oGR0GPIbYOitJaa-VsvaFQ", "review_id": "gqzyshVRNPSGrTAVabriRA", "text": "The BEST barber shop in Phoenix, Scottsdale. I am a longtime customer , offers excellent prices and outstanding customer service.. Michael the owner is always in the shop - very little turnover with staff. Try a straight edge shave    Its awesome - live a little !!!", "business_id": "2zDDuUfMYrT-NV_Sk_qNCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "261l0prMOgXgzhNMjgOQag", "review_id": "GLnCoM5IqPi9nU_7nu2P8w", "text": "Have been coming here since they opened. Love to get \"the works\" Haircut, shampoo and shave from Michael. Always consistently good. Now a bunch of my friends go there, so we buy each other gift cards from there for Birthday & Christmas presents.", "business_id": "2zDDuUfMYrT-NV_Sk_qNCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WXgikheD3E8INkv3p4VGzA", "review_id": "ijiA-0yUvAO-cLTIEtdrKw", "text": "My first visit today,great experience.  Michael was recommended by a friend of mine who has been coming here since they opened.  I have never had a professional shave.  Wow,  if you've never had an old fashioned shave, you're missing out.  Nice way to treat yourself as a guy thing to do. Great haircut, great attention to detail. I will for sure be back.  Thanks", "business_id": "2zDDuUfMYrT-NV_Sk_qNCA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MzPqyr1MpwngZu3mpMkF9Q", "review_id": "GYuxwU3fBjMQ0tf6I3TvpA", "text": "We had been told by a few people to go here and get our mattresses. I had called the store and had gotten a quote for a set and then sent my husband in to look at it. A couple weeks went by and a living social deal popped up $39 for a $200 voucher.  It sounded to good to be true-right? Well it was! I purchased the voucher and headed over a couple days later to get a bed.  When I got there the sales guy told me that he already reduced all the beds $200 ( voucher-can't be used with any other sales) and that basically the living social deal is no good. Hmmmm that sounded a little unethical to me. He basically went into a contract with living social and then turned around and said he reduced everything so therefore the voucher is void! The funny thing is he quoted me prices weeks before the living social deal and had NOT changed his pricing from then????\nDon't get me wrong his prices are decent I just wasn't impressed on the fact that he did the living social deal just to get people in the door.  I went home and contacted living social and they refunded my $$$ and said that if this is what he did then he broke his contract with them and these are not the businesses they want to work with.  Again decent prices just didn't like how this deal was handled.", "business_id": "IZI5Lfm_wTRrTw8LzmT6qA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Yod7HaRS3FmtZi6-0JOSkg", "review_id": "jrs1Xup24wC-47Uyo8znSA", "text": "My Fiancee and I purchased a king mattress and box springs  from Steve Berdrow. Steve was fast and efficient and save me hundreds of dollars from similar mattress and springs at Costco. I would highly recommend Steve and R&S mattress for your mattress needs.", "business_id": "IZI5Lfm_wTRrTw8LzmT6qA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HAHrLf6zgupUROpjDO0JgQ", "review_id": "7X5zJR47uLzC4lhp5Rt-Sw", "text": "Steve was extremely helpful! He can help you find the right mattress for an awesome deal. Local company, local manufacturing, great service. Can't beat that combo!", "business_id": "IZI5Lfm_wTRrTw8LzmT6qA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7oKYK6SNSl78maRVBeSiKg", "review_id": "JaeqSdoEx_fqnWsE7ZjBDg", "text": "Only thing I can say is that the \"Open\" sign was on in the window and the lights were on in the store, but the door was locked and no staff to be found at 11am on a Tuesday. We waited for about 10 minutes and then left.", "business_id": "IZI5Lfm_wTRrTw8LzmT6qA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1XKODF0XaPr8aFJWjjnUuA", "review_id": "KN_b38bBOEXWEHUDJ54QCg", "text": "Not only are the Mattresses really that much less expensive than ANY other mattress store, the customer service help we got from Colin Gree was incredible! Not only did he take the time to show us the different types of bedding but he tool the time to explain the \"quality\" differences and what would be best for us! Thanks for all of your help Colin, we will be back when we need another bed!", "business_id": "IZI5Lfm_wTRrTw8LzmT6qA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TPT7abtfbxnrQYqztLYVfA", "review_id": "TcoHImtaTNcsQdTY83SFVA", "text": "A friend recommended R&S Mattress to me and I'll be honest, I was a bit skeptical because I was not familiar with R&S and when I arrived it was not fancy. That said, within seconds of walking in the door I knew I had made the right decision by going there. Colin Gee was really helpful in educating me on different types of mattresses and options as well as how R&S is able to offer such discounted prices for the exact same mattresses sold elsewhere for up to double the price. I never felt like I was being sold or pushed into buying anything. I felt great about my purchase and will without a doubt buy from R&S next time I need a mattress. Also, the delivery guys were great. They arrived EARLY and were very polite and efficient. I wish all buying experiences were this pleasant.", "business_id": "IZI5Lfm_wTRrTw8LzmT6qA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jIHaXo4-KR9kvh2J7eMkIA", "review_id": "AYQJ6L2HokK1j5EpTHYRhQ", "text": "the folks in student financial aid  are the reason I don't attend this school they are clueless, dishonest and dare I say hateful.   If you have tons of money and need no advice then go here.   If you ever .......... ever need help with paying for school then lol do as I was told \"scale back your lifestyle\"   even the advisors know how horrible they are, yet no one does a thing......\n\nbefore leaving I went on Facebook to get info from other students about fin aid... guess what they deleted it.   LOL ummmmm ok", "business_id": "c0_ohjRXiwYFuw2iIXNvkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zfysCL-0uQNCWdGvzZ6QWA", "review_id": "19fdopV1hiOOUjjkF-xHKw", "text": "I have also attended SCC in Scottsdale, and I really prefer this campus. The course offerings are endless, the faculty is helpful and approachable, and the campus is being renovated for the better! The library is large, with plenty of tables inside, outside, and another computer lab right across the hall. Free wifi for students, too.\n\nI've only had a couple of instructors that I didn't care for, but I will say, everyone speaks English perfectly! I have mostly really enjoyed my classes, and when I found myself getting bored, I picked a different major. I think that's what a lot of people do, and they should. The world doesn't need another next generation who hates what they do. So explore here, and find out what you do like. They have a great transfer program also. I am looking forward to attending ASU downtown in the future. I only go part time to school, so when I started, ASU downtown wasn't an option yet. Who knows what other great choices there are to come?\nI especially love the Fitness Center! Get college credit to work out? Yeah!!", "business_id": "c0_ohjRXiwYFuw2iIXNvkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I-P1v7sRjDLEfVOndp01kA", "review_id": "HZqnnGXTHJmYek3Bba9XFQ", "text": "Not the quality education I was looking for.\nThe professors are disorganized and can NOT teach, especially lab.\nIn particular, CHM 151LL and 152 LL Dr. Indu Mishra will take off points for no reason even for a perfect lab report.\nInconsistency in grading, students with less accurate data end up with higher grades on the lab reports.\nRun the other way while you can.", "business_id": "c0_ohjRXiwYFuw2iIXNvkA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "IbNlNnTM22bTGHYsRIQ0Aw", "text": "This isn't a place that you go a whole lot - but BOY are they helpful when you need them!\n\nI brought in my cordless phone that has some special battery internally that was slowly dying to the point that I could only talk on the phone for about 10 minutes per charge.  Not so fun.  I brought the phone here and the guy was super helpful to find the right battery that would work.  While I was there I saw folks getting batteries for SO many amazing and unique things. \n\nSo if you're looking for something a little more complex than a Duracell AA, you should give them a call.  And even if that's all you think you want - if you're in the area you might want to go by because based on what kind of product you're using it for, I heard them suggest different brands/types of AA battery.  Not something I normally want to think about - but handy to know.", "business_id": "_TsQL0GYnStvozi_xOtV2w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C6IOtaaYdLIT5fWd7ZYIuA", "review_id": "n6-ACEzR7Ciye8Cl_hC99Q", "text": "As mentioned, this is not a place you want to have to come to every week but if you need ANYTHING relating to a battery....They can do it. \n\nCars, boats, RC cars, household, cell phones, home phones, etc etc etc. or should I say PLUS PLUS PLUS. \n\nThe guys who work here are very good at what they do. You can trust what they say. (unlike radio shack)\n\nI even asked for a good place to eat...such a Yelper.", "business_id": "_TsQL0GYnStvozi_xOtV2w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3_RjaHskXCu83x1tDhoUBA", "review_id": "Wq0GLr6UAgYzrVRUQoe6Gg", "text": "i have a TV that has a remote. this TV will only function in conjunction with this remote. this TV is useful to me if my little girl can watch her animated classics on this TV. however, this TV was not on the right 'input' channel or something to play DVD or Videos. and, this TV's little remote friend was broken and would not, could not, change the channels or the inputs on this TV. according to the internets there are no universal remotes that will operate this TV and this remote is not at all replaceable without buying a whole other tv to go with it.\n\ni took the remote to batteries plus and they werent able to fix it... so they tried harder. the lady like, welded some batteries in there and tinkered with it until it worked and it did, and it still works and for this amazing service they charged me nothing.\n\njust good service and a good experience all around.", "business_id": "_TsQL0GYnStvozi_xOtV2w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SgBlfFMQEchUNn3olJ1B6Q", "review_id": "m0db8sPwK1x1wuOHeAWjzQ", "text": "Went in to get my Optima battery checked on my (new to me) auto.  Tech told me the battery was bad.  Tech no longer recommends Optima but that the house brand is better.  I passed and went over to Auto Zone across the street.  \nAuto Zone tech told me that the battery was good, was less than 2 years old and only needed a recharge.  In conclusion...Batteries Plus will rip off your grandma.  Beware of the bait and switch.", "business_id": "_TsQL0GYnStvozi_xOtV2w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ky9pQ8AKufvZ63IxR41jGg", "review_id": "C2er2NWrpEcbQWKw3AyrnA", "text": "These guys are great....they have every battery you could possibly want from watch batteries to laptop batteries....and all for great prices. I went in the other day to get a laptop battery after finding one online through my wife's employee discount purchase program for 101.00. However since I don't really like to wait on things....I went to this locale to see how much it would cost because I knew they had it. The battery originally cost 100.00 bucks but when I told the guy behind the counter about the deal I got online....he sold me the brand new battery for 89.00....with a one year warranty to boot. So I left the store with battery in hand....one year warranty...and a big smile on my face. Eat, Drink. and be Merry my Friends!!!!", "business_id": "_TsQL0GYnStvozi_xOtV2w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UoLVJ1R55IyN2S7TKbszhw", "review_id": "oPkHB_WNUzn6WaTqg6MNZQ", "text": "The alarm battery on my house was going bad and I looked up several online which offered about the same price but where going to charge me $10 for shipping.\n\nThey had the battery in stock so it was much more convenient.", "business_id": "_TsQL0GYnStvozi_xOtV2w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iEuLOmNVXgwrn1fkqRedsA", "review_id": "JtaaizUuLBmYtGDuToPjFw", "text": "This place has saved me many times. I do work on technical equipment and sometimes the batteries I find are obsolete, rare, and damn near irreplaceable. These guys know their stuff and can make just about any battery pack. \n\nPlus they offer open accounts which is huge for my company. \n\nThank you Batteries Plus....Job well done.", "business_id": "_TsQL0GYnStvozi_xOtV2w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fqo9_FD2i0T33cAQyFA3Fg", "review_id": "If94LUqsA7Lubx7bt2FwwA", "text": "I needed a battery replacement for my HTC Incredible phone since it wasn't charging properly. I originally went to the Verizon store at Desert Ridge, but they didn't have the battery in stock. One of the sales associate recommended that I go check out Batteries Plus.\n\nI actually had her call Batteries Plus first to make sure they had the battery that I needed before driving over.\n\nI went into the store and was amazed with the assorted types of batteries that had for sale, from small tiny batteries for hearing aids to big ol' ones for you car and everything in between.\n\nI mentioned I needed a battery for my particular phone and the associate, I think his name was Josh was able to give me a proper replacement battery very quickly. He had me install it in my phone to make sure it worked and booted up. While I waitend, he also tested my original battery for free and told me that it has 'low capacity' and that is why it needed constant charging. He also mentioned that some new phones these days only have about a year or two life expectancy because the phones drain the batteries so much.\n\nThe battery cost me $39.99 which would have been the same price as I had purchased one at Verizon.  \n\nI would recommend this place if you are in search of a battery for your various needs.", "business_id": "_TsQL0GYnStvozi_xOtV2w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KQnq1p-PlWUo-qPEtWtmMw", "review_id": "U85s9uiwksBsIb9fKzWmBQ", "text": "Great neighborhood location to recycle batteries.", "business_id": "_TsQL0GYnStvozi_xOtV2w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KE8gK3Trqbk8Y_q9REdYlw", "review_id": "Fb8ssKpuDsi0aaLcKriTHA", "text": "Nice employees, fast service and I left happy. They found what I needed in a matter of seconds!", "business_id": "_TsQL0GYnStvozi_xOtV2w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fVW2Vp10uqtjYxIMDmNq7Q", "review_id": "tC3xADHOfiNCt0PKXTBDiw", "text": "Guys are nice friendly and helpful. Charged my battery, called me back as promised on time and  with no extra charge.", "business_id": "_TsQL0GYnStvozi_xOtV2w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "484tq8PH8XkZ_1EeLLUsnA", "review_id": "o9uVQAhUgGEjAoLjLdCUtA", "text": "Great service every time. Always seem to have what we need. Today I took in 5 watches. Normally I go to another place for watch batteries that might be a little cheaper, but lately I was having trouble getting there before closing time. This place is open til 8pm on weekdays and 7pm on Saturdays!  Even 10-5pm on Sundays!!  This is great news.", "business_id": "_TsQL0GYnStvozi_xOtV2w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cZiF5LOj6TwHP6FRukTHjA", "review_id": "rhdGzrW4Ng3fINp77wD6eQ", "text": "Called this store Sunday after my car would not start.  I talked to a salesperson named Josh.  I told him I was having car trouble and wanted to buy a battery for my car as well as have them install it.  He would not sell me a battery or promise that they could do any install on Sunday as there were only 2 people working that day. With service departments closed I stressed that I really needed their help and could not afford to be stranded.  Josh refused to help me and insisted that I take it to a dealership for service as my battery was probably under warranty. I stressed because it was a Sunday I did not care about a warranty.   I just wanted to buy and have a new battery installed.  This salesperson refused to help me.  Having owned my own business for many years I thought the owner of this location would like to know that they lost a sale due to the  lack of initiative and willingness to help by this staff member.", "business_id": "_TsQL0GYnStvozi_xOtV2w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LZxnr-c-VsG0N4Ef-9iAyg", "review_id": "uDEct4k3jLg0cioYudZEJg", "text": "terrible experience! the only reason i give it 2 stars is because the doctor was very nice and a few of the nurses did a great job. unfortunately, the receptionists ruined it all--between the apparent disdain for their customers and the repeated billing errors I cannot stand this place. During my first visit, I saw one of the receptionist argue with a senior in front of the waiting room about his appointment time which was so unprofessional. Then they (twice) tried telling me I owed $200+ dollars for contacts which are covered and after making me wait for 30 minutes, the girl simply asks for my credit card instead of apologizing for her error. A few days later I get a bill in the mail for $75 for a routine lens fitting which I already paid the copay for! The insurance rep that helped me resolve this expressed her frustration to me as well after she apparently spoke to the same stubborn woman. needless to say, I will not be going back and have already steered a few people away from going to this place.", "business_id": "E82fr756dDwiuqsFqkeZbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sYlnuar7NDtJz0Ji5yClvw", "review_id": "PxZ1Ndek8kZuMeF9uRg4ZQ", "text": "I was sceptical about Lasik Surgery and uncomfortable about having anything done to my eyes, but I'm tired of wearing glasses. So I went in for an exam and they really put my mind at ease. Dr. Campion explained the procedure and I felt better about having them do the work. \nHis staff was great to work with as well. I'm a business man and I like doing business with professionals who are responsive to your needs. \nI'm thrilled that I got this done. It's a little strange not putting the glasses on and I even look a little different now that I don't wear glasses anymore. \nIt's pretty cool! :) Big smiles :)", "business_id": "E82fr756dDwiuqsFqkeZbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pNW9BiUysSOOc2gjNvATxw", "review_id": "1Q9y7QGzRgD2_c5QyIRiOg", "text": "Be aware, be very aware of this office's practices.  Be sure to bring two wallets with you, one for paying up front and then another for when they bill you for \"surprise\" procedures despite the fact that everything, catch that, everything was included up front.  Second, you are lucky if you see (pun intended) the doctor for more than 30 seconds.  Everything in this eye/cataract factory is handled by clerks and techs in training.  I went to another cataract surgeon's office for my other eye and the billing was complete with no surprises and IT WAS LESS.  The doctor was supportive and communicated at length.", "business_id": "E82fr756dDwiuqsFqkeZbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ylWCBeDw8MY4xNMYz0ajTA", "review_id": "w7cK9hityUV0xkH8SMUyNA", "text": "Avoid at all costs. If you go there for an eye exam they will robocall you every day a year later reminding you for an eye exam. Also, I was given a prescription that was way too strong. I had to throw my new expensive glasses away. I ended up going to Q Vision for LASIK. Couldn't be happier. Go here and expect a robocall every day at 5:05.", "business_id": "E82fr756dDwiuqsFqkeZbQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "33vUIil_GCaT92aUaZhRXA", "review_id": "bEcxLmStNyMVt6gJiPvfhg", "text": "I came here Saturday at noon with my girl Brooke. I've been here once before, but over 5 years ago. It's a smaller nail salon, with about 5 or 6 pedi spa chairs & about 5 or 6 nail stations. I usually bring my own polish but this time I didn't because I wanted green & didn't have that color. Selection was decent but a lot of the bottles looked old, still found the color I was looking for though! My pedi was awesome & a good deal at $19 (plus $5 for colored tips & $5 for flowers, so $29 total). Brooke got a full set of acrylics with pretty, pink glitter tips for I believe $30-35. Wish I took a pic of her nails. FYI- If you're paying with a card you have to tip in cash. I'd definitely come here again!", "business_id": "ReH4J1pYaV_-24wl3UvoKQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4CRwqGJTsi9alR8cnrolgA", "review_id": "TaD50EKC1kjt5tVsFmq5hQ", "text": "Every two weeks you will find me here getting my nails done. The talent in this salon ranges from pretty damn good to great. The women that work here are very nice. The only complaint that I have is that I have made an appointment twice with my favorite nail tech and both times they confirmed my appointment but when I showed up they claim that I didn't really make the appointment with that tech. My recommendation for them would be to get a receptionist to handle all walk-ins and appointment booking to help avoid \"appt theft\" and overflow.", "business_id": "ReH4J1pYaV_-24wl3UvoKQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "68fOTm38WQjjrMc3aQijMQ", "review_id": "s33Bfytt3i4w6elRYOX5Qg", "text": "FILTHY! NASTY! UNSANITARY PLACE!! I am new in the area and get my nails and feet done every other week.... I seen this nail ssalon on Yelp and decided to treat myself and find a Salon I can keep coming back too.... Not only was this place Super small, but VERY UNSANITARY!!! When doing my pedicure they did not take out anything new out the package but pulled out a dirty box and used it on my feet. I looked around and seen NAIL DUST everywhere like they havent cleaned or wiped anything down in months or years!! I sat down to get my Nails filled and looked at the displays on the walls and cabinets filled with nail dust and fingernail clippings. Dirty walls.... I thought to myself NEVER AGAIN will I come back here. I sat down on the otherside of the room to dry my nails in the dryer and looked under the dryer and nail clippings and more nail dust inside the dryer! HOW DOES THAT WORK??? I aint never out of 15 years of getting my nails done seen a place this FILTHY!!! Can u say NAIL FUNGUS! DONT GO THERE!!!!", "business_id": "ReH4J1pYaV_-24wl3UvoKQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uXxIFKW9P4TiZvOxSgFIyA", "review_id": "ZgaxDH92RgyCqS7TlVCawg", "text": "I love this place. Ever since i came here the first time two years ago this is the only nail salon i will go to. Not only is it affordable they do an amazing job every time. The designs are gorgeous! Its worth the 5 dollars extra.\nI cant do acrylics anymore but when o had those done every month they did an amazing job on even my most ridiculous requests. They even made the nails from Dexter amazing! \nEveryone is super nice. I would recommend this place to anyone!", "business_id": "ReH4J1pYaV_-24wl3UvoKQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AP1FPbSs02OodELrj9a-SQ", "review_id": "_u6LFjYq19AffIJjEnRDFg", "text": "I would first like to say my sister had a bad experience here before me. However I was happy with the quality of the nails they do. We do however go elsewhere for pedis. \nSo I taked my sister in to comming back and guess what... they do good nails but customer service is horrible. \nThe lady who was doing her nails was on the phone the the whole time. (ordering cable). \nThere was an issue with the gel polish my sister got peeling off so we wnt back to get it fixed. We told the lady how rude it was of the other lady to be talking on the phone. She said... :\" well she was still doing her job\".  \"maybe it was important\"\n\nMy thought is I guess it was important if you are willing to lose 2 customers. \nI wish they were better at customer service but they have lost me as a customer forever.", "business_id": "ReH4J1pYaV_-24wl3UvoKQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NgtqNcu80gBgmvS96667hA", "review_id": "4AXS6wZbB3VXpoXA7JSRPw", "text": "Poor customer service.", "business_id": "ReH4J1pYaV_-24wl3UvoKQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HMoIIwONVOrfimNWTtuTZw", "review_id": "gbJtQuRVLThyf_rmrV9qyg", "text": "horrible customer service. waited 20 minutes to get my eyebrows done as a walk-in. they kept telling me just two minutes. they took 6 people ahead of me. so i stood up a collected my keys and wallet from the chair next to me and they didn't say a word so i just walked out. and there was dust everywhere. will never go back!\n\nif i could post no stars, i would.", "business_id": "ReH4J1pYaV_-24wl3UvoKQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UaqqXANvf68EqhL4O8QKHA", "review_id": "p9W3hfZiewaisqKQs9Jxww", "text": "I've been coming here for over 10 years and I love all the ladies who work there.it's usually always busy cuz the pricing is great, love this place!", "business_id": "ReH4J1pYaV_-24wl3UvoKQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rPGZttaVjRoVi3GYbs62cg", "review_id": "zwiMdYgOPcScErO92TXfMQ", "text": "I went to Labcorp to have my blood drawn.  It's hard to say something nice about people who poke me with needles... but their staff was lighthearted and kind to a poor girl who's squeamish about giving blood.\r\n\r\n-1 star because their lobby is small and their lovely flat-screen tv only loops mind-numbing healthcare \"infomercials\".", "business_id": "j6QWiUqPBPcG3KKURJj7Rg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EacK6XwZjsTD6QYSIRlJ7Q", "review_id": "UFqvVmlJePdVFtnESk0HXg", "text": "This facility has moved across the street to 3815 E. Bell suite 1405.  This clinic is behind the 3811 building so its kind of hard to see and tricky to get to.\n\nThe waiting area is much bigger than the other labcorp facilities to accommodate the average wait time of 40 mins for any walk in, so make sure you get an appointment thru their intuitive reservation system online @ www.labcorp.com \n\nAs much as I hate needles the Phlebotomist I had was a uber pro leet, got poked without even knowing, not sure if that a good or a bad thing.  Anyways it was much better than the one I had from Sonora Quest who left a bruise my arm and scar that lasted 2 weeks. Bastard!", "business_id": "j6QWiUqPBPcG3KKURJj7Rg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Psh8PaEh8c2Wn8YjwyGVvA", "review_id": "qcwSDHqviXFzD4EKFu8gAg", "text": "Relatively quick. Got there about 11:20am, got my bloodwork/urine done about 15-20 mins later. Not bad.  Walk-in okay.", "business_id": "j6QWiUqPBPcG3KKURJj7Rg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TJRBA15ziLkf5chQrCrzHA", "review_id": "sOVdam_NvGlWQt6Bzjxs5w", "text": "I've only been here a couple of times and I'm not planning on going back due the the rudeness at the front desk.  Make an appointment, don't waste your time, it won't matter.  If you need assistance or the use of a wheelchair, better have your own, they do NOT provide anything like that at all.", "business_id": "j6QWiUqPBPcG3KKURJj7Rg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b02GO13YGTY5fKDq_G_gwQ", "review_id": "CujQascLno4gEz17OGuzNg", "text": "If there is one thing in this world I hate, are fricking know-it-alls!! I ordered a fuel pump from Autozone in west covina, not that long ago, IT FAILED ON THE WAY TO PHOENIX AZ this new years \"weekend\". Where to start......\n\nI called the store I usually deal with here in Pasadena, He gave me this Autozone's phone number, and told me that they handled commercial accounts, and had the fuel pump in stock. I called, and Tara answered the phone....EXTREMELY NICE GIRL!!! THANK YOU FOR YOU HELP!! (hence the one star).\n\nGranted this autozone is damn near 25 miles away from where we were staying, and my buddy drove me over there. When we got there, Tara was really quick to help us out...but then...out of nowhere, comes this \"commercial Manager\" I think his name was Tom....I told him of the problem I was having, and telling him that this was the second time THEIR fuel pump had failed...\n\nwhat it was doing, was not marking correctly how much gas my truck had....I filled up the tank with 80 dollars, and it told me that I had 6 miles to empty....we would start to drive, and maybe 15 minutes later...it would shoot up to half a tank, then....5 more minutes, it would shoot all the way up to full!\n\nHERE'S WHERE IT GOT DICEY, THE FIRST THING HE DID, WAS SAY TO ME...\"OH, THE FUEL PUMP IS GOOD, ITS PUMPING FUEL RIGHT? \"yes\" THEN THE PROBLEM IS YOUR TRUCK, ITS NOT READING THE SENDING UNIT ON THE FUEL PUMP!! CHECK YOU WIRING, OR TAKE IT TO A CERTIFIED 12 VOLT SPECIALIST!!\n\nHELLO!! WTF DO YOU THINK I AM!!! I DO 12 VOLT FOR A LIVING BUDDY!! DAMN NEAR 15 YEARS!!! \n\nSo I started to explain to this know it all, that its not the first time it has happened, it happened once before, and logically, its not possible...my OEM fuel pump failed, because the pump went out.....not the fuel pump sending unit..\n\nWhats happening here, is that Autozone is selling 2nd hand products, I am never buying from them again...and as for Mr. Know it all...my buddy, who was with me, is a 28 year mechanic, I have been a 12 volt installer for 15 years....next time, just shut the hell up and sell me what I need. I understand you want to stand behind your company, but I wasn't there to argue with you, I was there to get my damn truck fixed so I could come back to California....\n\nJust a quick update, both of the fuel pumps, that i bought from autozone, came apart inside my gas tank....the first one, came out in 4 pieces, the second one came out in 2....what kind of crap are the selling over there....if this pump fails, I think a lawsuit is in order, I can't be dropping my gas tank every 6 months because of this crap!!! NO BUENO AUTOZONE....\n\nMy commercial account is going to buy anything from you either!!!", "business_id": "sJmXj6WsNFTt5DODxFFtSg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9tz6eYLiuGdNxjUkB88xHg", "review_id": "sPrKHAXJ7tr-6pPnPYQlNA", "text": "Waited long enough in line to write this review with 15 min extra to spare.\n\nOh, yeah. There is no line. I'm just standing here at the counter with cash in hand as every employee here wonders around aimlessly. \n\nUse the oreilly's  auto parts across the street.", "business_id": "sJmXj6WsNFTt5DODxFFtSg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NNdfPF-UhvLB8FxbsuSC5A", "review_id": "dIWCAl6HPca1aXCcqYFdFw", "text": "I usually get what I want here when I need it.  in and out in a flash.  Good people working here.", "business_id": "sJmXj6WsNFTt5DODxFFtSg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NwC0dbEaWFTJNo9A17Xc0g", "review_id": "b_nZ_fcV8evsbFSfzr1iJw", "text": "I live in the area and recently needed to buy some refrigerant (R134a) and other related items. Not being a car guy, I asked some questions and the two employees there were very helpful.", "business_id": "sJmXj6WsNFTt5DODxFFtSg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "V0y4fqp-4pSRfsz0FmsjPA", "review_id": "ttl2urVjtOygp2APvLq2lw", "text": "This place used to be well friendlier/nicer. My mom is a licensed professional for the last 30 years. Sometime's she need's emergency supplies while at work, who better to get them but her daughter that has nothing better to do. In a way I am her assistant I have been doing this since I was able to drive so 13 yrs. I used to be able to do this for her without any problem's. The new management however left me no choice but to shop somewhere else. \n\nThe last visit was very unpleasant from the beginning and my mother was with me no less! We were not greeted or helped in any way. I asked the manager where a product was she said they got rid of it and rushed off in a hurry. We finished our shopping and went to check out, now the manager started giving my mom a hard time about not having her license. Most people have them on wall's at work, why would she carry it around w her?!?! My mother is in their system and has been for ages why give her a hard time now? The girl finally does something un-lazy and goes online to check my mom's status it took forever so yay right?! Now we're getting somewhere...wrong!! \n\nThe girl wouldn't let me pay because I am not licensed!! At this point I am mad and it takes alot to make me mad. I ended up leaving the store they did not get any money that time and we will not be returning, they dont even carry the product we went there for to begin with but were still willing to spend $ anyway. It was clear they didnt need our sale's anymore so I will be happy somewhere else.", "business_id": "HeY2SCZTRVkn1dIEn0eUXA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SmpzaPl3UE_VB9jFNFDQGg", "review_id": "oICwNhnnTW6CjBjAG8-ZeQ", "text": "I am awaiting my license and went in to get some supplies and the woman behind the counter was friendly as she always is. She actually showed me how to go online and check to see if I passed my tests, which I didn't know how to do and told me what to do once I do receive my license in the mail. After realizing I'd forgot something I needed to go back later on and another woman helped me look for another product. I have found that the people at Armstrong are always helpful and willing to help.", "business_id": "HeY2SCZTRVkn1dIEn0eUXA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "27-BetgNZTrJZvgGWo2Tlw", "review_id": "jTvvjFCOT4bpAfYtrNCEfw", "text": "I love Armstrong McCall. I have been to most of their locations in the valley, and the customer service and stock of product remains consistent in their various locations. They carry products that the more mainstream beauty supplies do not have. They special ordered a haircolor brand for me that I have been chasing for months and months to get ahold of, which was a GODSEND!\n\nIn regards to the previous review written here, I am very grateful they stand by their anti-diversion policy. Way too many professional beauty supply stores are way too lenient on letting friends and family members come in with them to the store, or not asking for a cosmetology license. This cheapens the whole industry and ruins what us professionals in the cosmetology world stand by and believe in. Letting un-licensed people in a professional beauty supply store and not limiting the quantities of products they buy is the reason we see professional labels in drugstores and EBay and Ross/TJ Maxx type stores selling watered down and non-authentic products that give the real distributors and stylists a bad name. I have had many clients get ripped off by purchasing counterfeit professional products due to relaxed anti-diversion policies in other so-called professional stores. Along with Sweis Inc in Southern California, Armstrong McCall stands by the cosmetology rule of anti-diversion. It may be annoying if you do not have your license with you that day, but I will take a minor annoyance ANY DAY to keep our products authentic. I just hope that we see these businesses THRIVE  so they stay in business and never get bought out by the big guys!", "business_id": "HeY2SCZTRVkn1dIEn0eUXA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "khPlizt3ava1xkbtAxHQnw", "review_id": "4g6iZ4z_xki-xl69WfA8Zw", "text": "This place is very nice for the area of town. The prices are reasonable. They do a hot stone massage which is awesome! And they use a timer set at 10 mins for the pedi which is nice because you know you won't get shorted. But they also won't go over either which is a bummer. But all in all I was happy with the services I received.", "business_id": "TDKSqI2O4nf5DNKoHn-MoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5uEPtZDHJ9nMNpGkQVwqUA", "review_id": "XIUGIVyyjioXnpcbYSjKmw", "text": "Ok so first off  Tiffany's nail salon is under new management. It is now owned by Don &Theresa who previously worked at Anthony lee nails on 7th st bell. Don has been doing my nail for over 10yrs!! He is amazing at what he does. I recommend everyone to him for nails. Theresa has been doing my pedis and waxing for just as long. They are a dynamic duo. Check them out", "business_id": "TDKSqI2O4nf5DNKoHn-MoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fqGb3ZRpIMRlSjbmel_a1Q", "review_id": "O-PJ6tusxeNyaip9oduNDQ", "text": "It has been very hard to find a decent nail salon since I've moved from San Diego to Phoenix but FINALLY I've found a great place! Both Don and Theresa have done my nails and they've turned out beautifully every time. Best of all, it's affordable. I highly recommend them to all. :)", "business_id": "TDKSqI2O4nf5DNKoHn-MoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TLweDQj83Wgjy-6LaQO_Eg", "review_id": "BstZDMW7K81Rf0w1yzEl2Q", "text": "One of the best pedicures I have ever had! My nails are beautiful, really appreciated that Don made a suggestion and showed me what it would look like before putting on my nails. Only slight irritation was that I made appointment but I still waited 30 minutes. Because everything was great, I am able to over look that.", "business_id": "TDKSqI2O4nf5DNKoHn-MoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oD7Zw2IT3yvJrD4tudAcjA", "review_id": "d-cuH9qYeY_pXhm0s4yPYg", "text": "Good prices a little higher than average but the work makes up for it.. teresa is the best. Good acrylic glitter options huge huge selection of nail polishes. Great designs and 3d nail art.\n Its so warm and welcoming not your average nail salon where the workers are rude and speak about you", "business_id": "TDKSqI2O4nf5DNKoHn-MoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X76Ja2Np2Dvy0cDTE03drw", "review_id": "4AEAO54FraABvuG_pCzGBA", "text": "This salon is definately in good hands!!! Teresa did my nails at the other salon for 8 years, love her pedicures, she cuts all the cuticles, cleans out all the dirt, does an amazing job on the feet. Don does my acrylic nail set and I loveeee his East coast style of my nails! Always the same, always perfect! I definately recommend them!!!", "business_id": "TDKSqI2O4nf5DNKoHn-MoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q_488I0S5KBYPWTf3UlBDg", "review_id": "D7l4vvJDm1Yzyt0LVW4lHg", "text": "This is the best nail salon that I have been to in a long time! Very clean, super nice and the nail tech I had, Victor, was very quick & gentle! I tried a different color first but ended up not liking how the color looked on me so he changed with no charge and no attitude! AMAZING, I highly recommend it. Lots of choices for acrylics!!! At the end when I paid, he gave me a Christmas present, a big lotion bottle! So sweet!", "business_id": "TDKSqI2O4nf5DNKoHn-MoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9_rNVq1zaWkKhtLaj3t55Q", "review_id": "TLAt6a66qIc_8Tsb9ToY0g", "text": "My first time here, this salon came highly recommended. Very nice people, Don actually listened to exactly how I imagined my nails, and did better then I expected! I love it! They work to perfection. :)", "business_id": "TDKSqI2O4nf5DNKoHn-MoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7oPwusOdUeQ8cJl7PN22dA", "review_id": "NP7VYRwzwo5lK0kKpp-WXw", "text": "Pretty nice despite the location. Very quick to get me in a seat and get started. Not to welcoming though. Presented a nail design and they did everything they could to match it for me. Also did a good job trying to match my gel polish color to my regular polish color for my toes. Did a great job with the gel, very thick and covered entire nail. Lasted a long time, about 2 1/2 weeks maybe. The pedicure was one of the best I've ever had! The had many options for the pedicure. You could pick what you wanted at decent prices. I get pedicures for the massaging. Longest massage I have ever gotten without paying extra. With both the sea salt and lotion. It was amazing and just the right amount of pressure. Did a nice job painting my toes as well. They were a little mad I didn't have cash for a tip though, I never carry cash. I will defiantly be coming back here!", "business_id": "TDKSqI2O4nf5DNKoHn-MoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oEoDIwjkzYfF8jT-BJuSRA", "review_id": "OxxfgoNqT3Xms3MX6zrIZw", "text": "I love it here, Don and Teresa do a great job on nails and Vi does the best pedicures. For $27 I got a full set white tip, with gel too coat!", "business_id": "TDKSqI2O4nf5DNKoHn-MoA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "VD-RoEyU02NGG7655PMfSA", "review_id": "gMHZ0DQ6eO0ZTp4vBuO1AQ", "text": "Are they still called Malibu Cleaners or the $2.25 Cleaners?  It is hard to know, but regardless of their name, they are a darn good cleaners.  Conveniently located next to Checker/O'Reilly Auto Parts in the shopping center at 40th and Thunderbird.  They are right across the street from Fry's Food and Drugs, and next to Einstein's Bagels (sort of -- Jamba Juice is in between).  They do a good job, offer excellent service, and are fast (especially if you need same day service -- in by 11 a.m.)  The only negative is the length of the line when you are dropping off/picking up early a.m. or late p.m.  Other than that, the price is fair and the service good.  Tip:  they won't do big items like comforters or press pleats.  For that, try Pat's Cleaners at Tatum and Greenway (next to Albertsons).", "business_id": "vwLYbvs0AuiJUafaVC7iyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bVFTdr2inF2Dj_P_4MB04w", "review_id": "zs9bo-B1WSqryTshRqxk7w", "text": "Don't look for a sign for Malibu...just look for $2.25 Cleaners. It's right next to the Jamba Juice.\n\nThey are affordable and really quick. Had my stuff in at 11 and it was ready by 4 even though they were pretty busy! Can't really complain about that!", "business_id": "vwLYbvs0AuiJUafaVC7iyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "lmiDCrmas8TxRsbIGZX9Pg", "review_id": "QClX6Ikwtb7V0N0VeyvtRg", "text": "Excellent service. Even though the guy working out front is a lil youngin, he thoroughly explained their services and prices (which are very affordable) they offer fast service, did a good job on my clothes, and I even got a phone call thanking me for trying their service and gave me a coupon to use for next time. Now that's customer service ya'all! Only drawback is that I was hoping the do alterations which they dont, but they did recommend a nearby place that could help me. I found my new dry cleaners!", "business_id": "vwLYbvs0AuiJUafaVC7iyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fl6oI21uXoxVMwfR6lFanQ", "review_id": "CUEEX78rgSrc0sai8uUCzA", "text": "I have to say, much respect to this place for turning down my clothes! Let me explain...\n\nI had a dress and top that both had some leather detail that desperately needed some loving in the dry cleaning department. After seeking Yelp for advice, I decided to check this place out (which is now called $2.55 Cleaners).\n\nThe customer area is pretty small, about three steps deep after walking through the door, but there were three employee taking and/or returning clothes so the turn around is quick and you don't really have a chance for your claustrophobia to kick in. The first employee to help me, took a quick look at my items with a puzzled face, and said something to a second employee that I couldn't hear, but her response was \"check the label\". The first employee followed the advice, checked the label, and responded, \"dry clean only\". I immediately felt relief because I was starting to feel like a weirdo that brought a strange animal to the cleaners. The second employee came over, felt the leather, looked at the label again, felt the leather and then said I should bring these items to a \"Full Service\" dry cleaners because they had more setting options to allow the fabric to be cleaned without damaging the leather. She also informed me that if I were just to let them clean the items the leather *might* get dried out and cracked. I thanked both the employees for not taking advantage of my naiveness, as well as educating me on the art of dry cleaning and learning why they only charge $2.55. The both laughed and employee #2 suggested a full service cleaners for me a little way down the street.\n\nI will definitely be back when I have the appropriate clothes that need some lovin'!", "business_id": "vwLYbvs0AuiJUafaVC7iyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "In84CT0oPIXPvW6bixOxyQ", "review_id": "3QDP1cq8-2mZj_IWASFRAw", "text": "I've only ever received fantastic service from Malibu Cleaners. First and foremost, I love their hours of operation. Forgive me, but I tend to get very frustrated when other dry cleaners are open 8:00am to 5:00pm and expect me to come drop off/pick up on my lunch hour. The 7:00am to 7:00pm hours offer me plenty of time to conveniently drop off my items before work and pick up after work on the same day at no extra charge! The staff are always very welcoming, and you certainly can't beat this price. (One desperate evening on my drive home from work, I took my clothes elsewhere and paid $7 per item!)", "business_id": "vwLYbvs0AuiJUafaVC7iyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hxErsjuMzw8u9CFOSyhsZg", "review_id": "l1XSGYL3RhkzvA1RpmLaZQ", "text": "The location is very convenient, the prices are great, the customer service is good, and they usually have your clothes back to you in less than 24 hours. Unfortunately, I've decided to go somewhere else because I had a pair of slacks ripped and a button torn off by Malibu.", "business_id": "vwLYbvs0AuiJUafaVC7iyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J4ov1WZZ93bgH9v8IxiwqA", "review_id": "WZfdVvTOr7iNqiXy_m5nXQ", "text": "For 15 years I'vd been a customer of malibu cleaners.  The best in Dry Cleaning and wished they were in the state I'm moving too!  Price, Quality, Service-3 in 1 with 5 star rating.   Thanks Kim and Terri, Paul, Tyler, Brenda, Hurim, and anyone else I missed;  and all the amigas in the back.  I will miss this place:  a lot!!!!!!", "business_id": "vwLYbvs0AuiJUafaVC7iyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z1J3Ci7SoJBn1_lg3IaxnQ", "review_id": "421EWiqbiP25g6DLDMGepA", "text": "Professional service and good price", "business_id": "vwLYbvs0AuiJUafaVC7iyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dW9JneSDG_oISTIcHVSd4Q", "review_id": "shzZayjwWXTJj6rcPvoKSg", "text": "I have been a customer of Malibu Cleaners for many years. This wonderful establishment provides outstanding service, quality dry cleaning, a convenient location/hours, and very reasonable prices. \nThe customer service representatives are all excellent. I appreciate the service provided as it is welcoming, personable and positive. They are efficient, professional and helpful.\nThe management emphasizes customer service and it shows. They instill these admirable qualities in their employees. \nMalibu Cleaners is the best dry cleaning business I have found in Phoenix!", "business_id": "vwLYbvs0AuiJUafaVC7iyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OR1ift7_9OHEU0z0Gagn4g", "review_id": "82jAmdK1y8mVRVyiHfxSew", "text": "Loyal customer for many years.  I love this place, although the chemical smell is overwhelming like most dry cleaners.  I like to get in and out of there.  Pricing is great and I never have any issues.", "business_id": "vwLYbvs0AuiJUafaVC7iyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GBw9FyKg0HRkVcraDo5jBQ", "review_id": "UGDuvN18bQfjI0M8nNLh-A", "text": "Friendly service and great price.  Been going here for 5 years and never had any problems.", "business_id": "vwLYbvs0AuiJUafaVC7iyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UnVEsrAgmzcTt3O-23NsCg", "review_id": "M7WPJ5hTpPWF-c7KB9Rt-g", "text": "I have used this cleaner for years. The price is fair and the service is fast. I had a gourment ripped one time and they paid for it. Honest people.", "business_id": "vwLYbvs0AuiJUafaVC7iyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "REQcPI6iDpJ4yefsLh5Kgg", "review_id": "5o6E2RPvYKpNOrTlG7g57A", "text": "Affordable & they do a great job!  Also like that I get a bit of a discount when I check-in.", "business_id": "vwLYbvs0AuiJUafaVC7iyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-2EuoueswhqEERWezJY8gw", "review_id": "SfQ4MMpDGyGj1ua3ezYZmA", "text": "This place has been here forever and does a great job.  their prices are more reasonable than anyone else in the area and the staff has always been polite and professional.   I highly recommend it", "business_id": "vwLYbvs0AuiJUafaVC7iyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "47m2PoXl6wvkzgNWLl3Tsg", "review_id": "b9xt-V2H-jtPZdOK-cCpsw", "text": "I wear custom tailored suits and shirts daily; consequently, I see the staff at Malibu more than some family and friends.  \n\n5 Star Hours:  they're open from 7am to 7pm during the week.  Can't tell you how many times I've been there at open for a suit or shirt that was the perfect style/color for the day.  I procrastinate and Malibu has saved my toosh dozens of times with their early hours.\n\n5 Star Service/Price:  the staff is friendly and the young gentleman working at the front is very pleasant. The prices are great considering the added value of their hours etc.  They have replaced buttons missing without being asked and more.\n\n4 Star Cleaning:  they can do same day, launder and dry clean my shirts well, but they lose a star for their pressing of lapels on my suits.  They can do a better job on that.  \n\nIf your office or home is within a couple miles of Malibu - there should be no other place to trust your garments.", "business_id": "vwLYbvs0AuiJUafaVC7iyQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DY-U7c0451pUs25p_AhUgQ", "review_id": "TFlT8j6Za8-0jDho-tg6vA", "text": "I have been going to this nail salon since 1999.  I have tried other nail salons but none of them compare to the quality of service you will receive at Paradise.  The detail and effort they put into your nails/feet/eyebrows, etc. is just fabulous.\n\nEveryone in the place is always nice and make you feel comfortable.  I have never waited over 10 minutes for any kind of service.  If you make an appointment, you get seen at the right time, not 20 minutes later.", "business_id": "ulwQfFPpJhUSjyWCTv4pdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n9Zg0jlOGtxfIrvoPm6Hhw", "review_id": "vqq5CwYf-zdl9SY-j46qmg", "text": "What can make a long and frustrating day better (other than a lot of liquor)?  Treating yourself to a mani/pedi!  Not knowing where to go, I simply selected the first place I saw on my route home that looked open.  Lucky me - I ended up at Paradise Nails!  I knew I was in the right place when I came in the door - they use quality Opi products and the salon is very clean.  The pedicure was one of the best I have ever had, complete with a nice long relaxing foot/leg massage.  I walked in tired and cranky, and walked out feeling like a million bucks (for only $31 + tip)!  I will definitely be back!!", "business_id": "ulwQfFPpJhUSjyWCTv4pdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ru8p3RTlk8f9LB_3zLXURQ", "review_id": "q7f9RdZduzyu7vWFDJAzcQ", "text": "The first time I walked into Paradise Nails, I was looking for a quick mani/pedi close to my house and when I first walked in, I was impressed by how spacious and clean the place looked.  \nThe price for a mani/pedi is reasonable- $31 + tip- before I started, I mentioned a coupon that I had but forgot to bring for a mani/pedi for $26 and the owner happened to be working that day and he honored that price even though I didn't have the coupon in hand- I thought that was very cool.\nThe staff that works there really know how to take care of you- I walked out of there an hour later feeling de-stressed and relaxed.  And I am not sure what kind of top coat they use but my Opi nail polish stayed on my finger nails and toe nails for over 3 weeks.  No chips!\nI've been back there for a second visit and got the same great service again.  Right now as I am typing, I am one happy camper since my finger nails and toe nails look great and I know that the mani/pedi will last for awhile!\nDefinitely a place worth checking out if you live in the neighborhood!", "business_id": "ulwQfFPpJhUSjyWCTv4pdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0dgQa81w5it1PMpGpC_L0A", "review_id": "5qg6Ol5gGOrzOzUUkqVQQg", "text": "Pedicures are one of my favorite indulgences, and Paradise Nails is usually a great spot for one.  They have a great paint color selection, super comfy chairs and a killer massage that lasts much longer than many other places.  Extra points for not pressuring me to use cash - I never seem to have any!  \n\nUnfortunately, this last time, I realized that a long black hair has been mixed into my big toenail polish! Gross!  I think that is definitely something that my technician should have noticed while finishing up.  Things like that really bother me, and I can't get it out unless I removed the polish. Ugh!  Next time, I'll take the time to check the paint job before walking out the door.", "business_id": "ulwQfFPpJhUSjyWCTv4pdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_6NI9_kujXCUEiwrnDI53g", "review_id": "3R4M70ezoGSLEG7PuyZFJw", "text": "I have been jumping from nail salon to nail salon and I have yet to find one I truly like.  My friend refered me here and I have to say, I really like it.  I never have to wait, they do a great job on my pedicure and they have the Shelac nail polish that stays on for two weeks without chipping.  Not only do they have it though, they know how to apply it so that it really does stay put.  The staff is friendly, the shop is clean and the prices are very reasonable.  I have definitely found a new nail place.", "business_id": "ulwQfFPpJhUSjyWCTv4pdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DmQsIAMTwdj7hXKXLnD7EQ", "review_id": "q1qE0p4K8J6YoQpQt3wFqA", "text": "Before nursing school, I used to have pampered nails. Now I bite them before tests, break them opening pill bottles, and hold the polish as a means of infection control.\n\nThe minute my semester was over, I went for a mani/pedi. I feel ASLEEP in the massage chair. (Thankfully it was later in the day and not that many people were there to witness this)\n\nSo, I've been coming to see Mei here at Paradise Nails off and on for around 5 years. She just went ahead and let me sleep, she figured I needed it. I figure they need 5 stars.\n\nOh, and you'd never know I'm in nursing by looking at my hands now. Bam!", "business_id": "ulwQfFPpJhUSjyWCTv4pdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ngD5RF07pxwlq4euexSluA", "review_id": "iW25-NV8ehirYHGszxC4cA", "text": "I love this place.\n\nI just went this (late afternoon)- on a Sunday, thought they closed a 6, but they closed at 5pm. No matter, they took me anyway.  At 4:50, I felt kinda guilty, but they were very nice about it.\n\nA relaxed, luxurious pedicure was followed with a Shellac manicure.  They do an excellent job with both- and I appreciated not getting rushed because they were there far after normal closing (there were several clients there).  Friendly employees, clean environment, two really nice LCD TVs on walls.  Their massage chairs are in good repair and have a million features. \n\nVery thorough, careful work.  Nail trimming and shaping excellent, the whole experience was great.  Excellent callous removal work on the feet. Nice massage on legs, feet, hands, and arms.\n\nIf you haven't done Shellac, it's a must-do for your hands.  That stuff stays on forever, and keeps your nails from breaking, if you are prone.  Looks good for weeks.\n\nIf you need a nail place in North Phoenix, I highly recommend Paradise Nails.", "business_id": "ulwQfFPpJhUSjyWCTv4pdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0N0ngSQ8Njxfuvdxm1RpFA", "review_id": "h1jXPt9fCdaYpqscaGUn9g", "text": "Meh. Nothing really special or different about Paradise Nails. I came with hubs and we both got pedicures, which made for a pretty entertaining afternoon. :). \nThe massage chairs here are GREAT! They have tons of settings and seem to be a newer model. \nThe water for the pedicure almost burned my feet off! YEOW! The Pedicure was \"fine\". I could have done a better job at home. It was pretty basic and my heels were still rough right upon leaving. The polish chipped within 3 days. The products seemed low quality and they didn't even offer any extra types of add ons to improve the overall Pedicure.\nOh well. We won't be back, but it was fun to go together and at least enjoy the massage chairs. There are better places in the area quality-wise, so I would try those out instead.", "business_id": "ulwQfFPpJhUSjyWCTv4pdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U8ayzBXrBzgjdrCYOzwNOg", "review_id": "PjUFy6MUu4JeiACAHOqdyg", "text": "I had a great experience here and will definitely be back. I have had some lackluster experiences lately and decided to try something new. The atmosphere is nothing special, the only reason they got 4 stars instead of 5- it is your run of the mill nail salon, but my nail tools were taken out of an autoclave in plain view- big points for that. The service was friendly and the prices are very fair- I was excited to try shellac on my nails for the first time and was very pleased with both the polish job on my toesies and the shellac on my fingers. Twan did an incredible job- I can't remember a time in the past when my mani/pedi was treated like anything other than a rush job to get me out the door and the next person in my chair. Twan took the time to do a quality job and it shows. I definitely recommend Paradise and will be back soon.", "business_id": "ulwQfFPpJhUSjyWCTv4pdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X5sd-PqgV4MxrS5hGGVM_A", "review_id": "ZMLNZLvIipZJ7jVy0TcSAg", "text": "Nail salons are a dime a dozen. This one happens to be the closest to my home and is among the best nearby. I am sticking with them. They do a consistently great job at a low price. I request John or Twan for my nails when I have time to make an appointment. They could work a little on their cleanliness. I agree with another reviewer that they appear to be using their waxing room as a napping area / breakroom for employees.", "business_id": "ulwQfFPpJhUSjyWCTv4pdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "y0BOBHqoMaqkOjLn_zvYQg", "review_id": "CpcLIwv8eJF4WIvvxtIB4A", "text": "This is long, the moral of the story is skip this place for sure, and go somewhere-anywhere-else. \n\nMy sister goes to this place every once in a while for a polish change, so when I was thinking about getting a manicure for myself I decided to come here. I never get my nails done because I can rarely afford it, so this was supposed to be a nice treat. \n\nI walked in and was greeted and I was told they could take me immediately. So I quickly chose my polish colors (I was in a bit of a hurry) and waited for them to seat me. It took about 10 minutes for someone to take me to a station. I told my nail technician that I only had about a half hour for the manicure, and she said that would be no problem.\n\n An hour later they told me that my nails were dry and I was ready to go. Since it took twice as long as they originally said, I had to rush home and change for an event. After changing, I got in my car and glanced down at my nails, only to see that each one was smudged, some nails had the polished completely wiped off. \n\nFrustrated, the next day I went in to have the polish re-done. One of the women who works there, an older lady, glanced at my nails and said that she didn't see anything wrong with them. Then when I pointed out all of the smudges, I was told that they were \"too busy\" and to come back in an hour. Well, they closed in less than an hour. I went to run one errand and came back about a half an hour and the same woman (the older lady) was rude again to me. I asked to speak with the owner, who I stepped outside with and explained my situation. \nShe apologetically took me back in the store and set me up with my nail technician from the day before. This time she did a shellack manicure since it dries faster. When it came time for the top coat, the owner came over to do it her self. She snidely remarked that I was too impatient the day before and left before it was dry, which is not true. The fact that she had the nerve to say anything to me after the way I was treated the first two times was shocking. After my shellack dried, I left. \n\nThe shellack manicure lasted 3 days, even with good upkeep (I put a clear coat on it and I am never very hard on my nails). \n\nMoral of the story, this is a horrible place to have your nails done. Skip this place and go somewhere with better service!!", "business_id": "ulwQfFPpJhUSjyWCTv4pdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KQnq1p-PlWUo-qPEtWtmMw", "review_id": "mehB-sqVhCCmvBI_K_csEg", "text": "I've been coming to Paradise Nails since it has opened. I get my eyebrows done here regularly and what a fantastic job. I've never had an issue. Sometimes the wait is a little long, and their prices have gone up a bit for other services, but I will continue to come here for my eyebrows.", "business_id": "ulwQfFPpJhUSjyWCTv4pdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JI_QW4DhOLXO-zb551zVDw", "review_id": "Vxrj1n5nNQjYfsicfWS8kw", "text": "Just don't buy any gift certificates at this place.  I went there for about 7 years.  Each year my husband would buy 12 gift certificates.  Sometimes I would not get there every month and that was fine with the previous owner if I went over the expiration date.  Not so with new owner.  Older lady that works there came running out after me and I have never been back!!  Even wrote the owner a letter which was never acknowledged.  They lost me as a customer plus my daughter and granddaughter. Too many other great places who want me to keep coming back.", "business_id": "ulwQfFPpJhUSjyWCTv4pdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GiT-bQdpkWJuOeNS43A6xw", "review_id": "AJ3k8n3iPdXRfvWXWc-Fpg", "text": "Won't go back. Horrible customer service. Made an appointment with friends. They took a walk-in after we had checked in for our appointment. Two of the three of us got pedicures, while one waited.  Rude.", "business_id": "ulwQfFPpJhUSjyWCTv4pdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Oba6VjQT4Tv1n_hqP-XDCw", "review_id": "PnQ04xkDGnyTfdMwQFVrLA", "text": "My fave place to get a quick mani-pedi. Can  get busy and the wait gets a little long, but they are great about making and keeping appts.", "business_id": "ulwQfFPpJhUSjyWCTv4pdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SK5s2evxRsvRI1_i4GlzRQ", "review_id": "9BKzFB4xdbiy5hPUtrAisw", "text": "Been going here for years and very pleased every time...\n\nFriendly, fast and pleasant atmosphere.", "business_id": "ulwQfFPpJhUSjyWCTv4pdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JZ7DmweHduTYobRhiRbHDw", "review_id": "VY4NASuzCldNw3OMarQf7w", "text": "I have been coming here on and off for a few years.  I will only have May do my eyebrows - she's great!  They always look good even when I go too long without a wax!  I recently let her do my nails.  I never have them done because I leave them very short for typing.  But she did a great job and I think I will keep them!", "business_id": "ulwQfFPpJhUSjyWCTv4pdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oGR0GPIbYOitJaa-VsvaFQ", "review_id": "lBzYTAb5liX2X81eMwyB7Q", "text": "Great service", "business_id": "ulwQfFPpJhUSjyWCTv4pdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fCxny5A35sMKodxy3kUcNQ", "review_id": "oJKs7e4dgoyDWPGRcmeICA", "text": "First time here & May was wonderful! I showed her a picture that I found on Pinterest and walked out with exactly that. She took her time and I will definitely be back!!", "business_id": "ulwQfFPpJhUSjyWCTv4pdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ngD5RF07pxwlq4euexSluA", "review_id": "4GYzdnkSGhcRUoZJS0P68g", "text": "Still a regular. There are many nail places in the valley but this is the one for me.  I can always expect superior service and attention to detail from friendly folks.  \n\nMy mother lives 9 miles away and this is her nail place too.  That is saying a lot!", "business_id": "ulwQfFPpJhUSjyWCTv4pdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XXp9yRVL0F0mjk1m6LB4yw", "review_id": "CF9_eG0A7Q2nwnVpam0OKw", "text": "I just started to go here and they are great! They are very detailed and I can always get an appointment! Pedi's are my favorite! Definitely worth keep coming back.", "business_id": "ulwQfFPpJhUSjyWCTv4pdg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y-mdSrpbGxNsTXQu1PQbHg", "review_id": "ysHV_H-gj0r4liSbAc2U5A", "text": "While polite people, I must say that it is a complete half job. I purchased this on Groupon, and $200 later (discounted from $350) the \"dusting\" consists of using a feather duster. Everyone in AZ knows that doesn't work, so now I'm $200 poorer and still have dust. Buyer beware -- also, their website says they don't give price ranges, only exact numbers. Guess what -- they give ranges.\n\nUPDATE: I just now see a response from this owner well over a year after I posted this and NONE of it was discussed with me.\n\nFeather dusting discussion??? Really???? How about 100% of the people who hire a cleaning company just want dust gone, not the method. \n\nAnd yes, we did talk specifically to this owner who tried to shake us down for more money with the same lie - as you can see from the other poster Britny I paid well more than she did. We TRIED rectifying with this company but, as everyone can plainly see, they wait well over a year to respond to their customer -- and then do it with complete falsehoods and lies... but at least they'll try and justify their poor job with \"dusting techniques\".\n\nUpdating my recommendation: Avoid at all costs.", "business_id": "OnRGW_PdhrO95s8-I7QL4g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vJZtiMtXJL0GHl8AzsKAFg", "review_id": "qe6SEoFmWC5y-4YaV6pGNg", "text": "Groupon Buyers BEWARE.\n\nAlong with Steve, I am also extremely disappointed in the lack of cleanliness here. I purchased the $75 Groupon (thank GOD I didn't waste anymore than that). When I was contacted they said they would be at my house for one hour, because that was what was included in the Groupon. We have cameras in the house due to a previous untrustworthy cleaning lady and could see that they were here today for 36 minutes total. \n\nDuring those 36 minutes they cleaned: the floors, and dusted an end table. That's it. Not the bathrooms, they didn't even wipe down the counter-tops. The entire house was untouched except the floor and that one end table.\n\nNot only that, but the floors weren't even clean. I took a clean wipe to them when I got home and came up with a dirty, dirty wipe.\n\nI was using this as a test to see if I would use them in the future for bi-weekly cleanings. Needless to say, that won't be happening. And I will be attempting to be compensated for my $75 wasted.\n\nBest of luck to you.\n\nAn Update for you: they did come back and clean my house, and did an AMAZING job. What a house SHOULD look like after 4 people cleaned for an entire hour. However, due to the lack of professionalism the first time around, and the outrageous pricing without a coupon I will not use them again.", "business_id": "OnRGW_PdhrO95s8-I7QL4g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WgiJm9CLEg8KgihjbC8hVw", "review_id": "5EcBnRhaaw7l5w6rspxj6g", "text": "A to Z has been cleaning for me since 2007. They have never missed an appointment and always do the job I expect. I am very happy with them and would not leave for anything. Shawn the manager always seems to be there whenever I need something and makes it work out.", "business_id": "OnRGW_PdhrO95s8-I7QL4g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t9AL-2zUe0q0i03pO5lfgA", "review_id": "djWA0zVgQFsaCuE6DUqm_g", "text": "I've never used a housekeeping service before, and always thought it was silly and wasteful to pay someone else to clean up my family's mess.  However, after having a baby and some surgery and moving into a new house I decided to splurge on a groupon for this service.  My husband was here when the crew came and says they were friendly and efficient and gave the full amount of service that we paid for.  When I came home, I was relieved to see my home looking so much better.  I appreciate the work they did and they took a big load off of my shoulders.  Thanks!", "business_id": "OnRGW_PdhrO95s8-I7QL4g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2x1HgYyybbdCii78hvthFQ", "review_id": "7u3szGKpQFMZuWoPqPF8QQ", "text": "I have used A To Z Housekeeping a couple of times and have always been happy with the results. I appreciate the professionalism and excellent customer service: appointments are routinely confirmed, and you will receive a call when the crew is on the way. The cleaning is not entirely perfect (there are some cut corners, such as parts of my rugs that didn't get vacuumed), but overall, the house is clean after they have been working for an hour (and I'm pretty discerning...). The ladies are nice and cheery, and they do get quite a bit done. This is my favorite cleaning service: others I've used just don't feel right. This one does.", "business_id": "OnRGW_PdhrO95s8-I7QL4g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vIwsAP2rPHLNwc2Gx_OVlQ", "review_id": "FRlpV4Qf9X-5WG5E8JoYyw", "text": "1st time user of A to Z house cleaning...NEVER AGAIN...total ripoff. Went through DealChicken for $150 worth of cleaning. They sent 4 people and spent 1 hr... My 2 main areas were 6x10 small bathroom with shower (no tub) and Kitchen. We live in a 1,700 sq ft patio home. (we are a neat/tidy older couple) The one girl that did the bathroom must have been hiding in it instead of working. She did a terrible job in the shower (it had no glass shower door to clean) no grout was cleaned and she missed one small tile built-in shelf. The small seat was not touched at all. She was supposed to polish & wipe down the cherry cabinets on the bottom of the vanity. The cabinets were not touched. The floor was not mopped. She left debris that should have been vaccumed .Sooo the ONLY thing she did well (or at all)  was clean the toilet and the sinks and wipe the mirrors.\nWhen I mentiond to the supervisor I was unhappy with the results she didn't seem to have an answer to why the floor & cabinets were not touched & so little work was done in there!  The other room I was concerned with was the kitchen. I wanted the cabinets wiped, tile floor vaccumed and mopped and the kitchen ceiling fan cleaned.\nThe ONLY thing done were the cabinets wiped down. The kitchen fan was left dirty, Dust from it covered the floor. The tile floor was untouched. Sooo the ONLY thing that got done in the kitchen was wiping down the cabinets.    I went over with her what my expectations were when she first got here, & she agreed that both rooms could be finished.., She assigned the tasks to each worker... I was shocked at the incomplete job and the big mess they left...I never could figure out what the other 2 women did? The supervisor should of had 2 people in the bathroom working & 2 in the kitchen if they were going to send 4 for one hour... It was so unbelievable what I got for the $150 value. A word to  A to Z  don't send 4 people for one hour. Only the kitchen worker (the supervisor) did a good job on the cabinets. But..that's all she did.  She didn't complete the rest of the kitchen.. As far as the other workers are concerned the quality and amount of work they did was very much below par. It did not measure up to the $$$  This company should be ashamed. I will be discussing this \"deal\" with DealChicken.", "business_id": "OnRGW_PdhrO95s8-I7QL4g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "pT8UTlTh3K4CWbbIo5kQEw", "text": "My friend, Norma, 92, who I took care of the last 15 years of her life, spent the last two months of her life at Life Care Center of Paradise valley.\n\nOverall I can't complain about the care that Norma received here.  Truthfully, I feel they could probably have used more staff.  However, considering the population they have to work with they do a good job.  Older people who are in rehabilitation from some injuries, it's not an easy job.\n\nI would recommend this facility as more than the majority of the employees here really take a a personal concern for the patients.  The rehab staff really takes into consideration the individual needs of those that are there to get stronger.  I saw this happen time and again.  I saw the nurses and aides also show that same concern.  I really appreciated that.  \n\nThe food is above average for what I would expect.  These people are trying to meet the needs of a great many residents and patients so it doesn't come as fast as you'd expect it.  (This is especially if the person is eating in the dining room.  They do there best.)  When it does come, it is pretty good.  They also will go out of there to get an alternative if the person just doesn't like the meal served.\n\nI really want to praise the staff for how they treated ME after I had to make the decision to withdraw all life continuing treatments from Norma. It became obvious that she wan't going to recover and I had to have that talk with her Dr.  What an awful decision to have to make.  That last week, especially those last three days, the staff showed such a concern for me.  I can't tell you how many times the checked just to see how I was doing.  This was the Aides, the Nurses, and the Dr.  It would be difficult to explain how many times those little moments of compassion enabled me to stay by Norma's bedside.  For this I am giving them 5 stars.", "business_id": "Wpi5UiZuyeT3FRaBVeCPNQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KLekdmo4FdNnP0huUhzZNw", "review_id": "VZXsPQcHMvL-PSgFfYv3dA", "text": "I can't say I've experienced better but I can't give it an A-OK. \nMy dad had a partial knee replacement and wasn't ready to go home from the hosiptal so my mom and I chose this place. The rehab part of it was fine. The staff were freindly but often left him on the side of the bed and no way to call the nurse. The food was terrible. They would say there was soup before dinner every night but only brought it once.  It seemed a bit disorganized- new people didn't know what to do and had to ask a million questions.The billing was the worst part. :Luckily my mom kept track of everything that they were supposed to pay and every time she got an incorrect bill she would have to call. This happened twice so the third time she went up there in person to speak to them and hopefully got it all resolved.", "business_id": "Wpi5UiZuyeT3FRaBVeCPNQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wBfFz7g77AD7C9jJAtZfYA", "review_id": "oE_lKWN5D6hulwPWgQ_D4Q", "text": "This place was awful , I was there for rehab  the therpists were ok ,there were some awesome Cna's  the food service was really bad no selection and tasted like shit. I wouldnot recommend this place to anyone!", "business_id": "Wpi5UiZuyeT3FRaBVeCPNQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nZfQvpNM0dXk3_5ugB_mWw", "review_id": "5Ow8nFSepqrelOGmwIgdWQ", "text": "Their is nothing lower than one star or even negative. \n\nWhere to start? \nFOOD- NOT GOOD, the staff specially Miriam is SUPER NICE(GO TO THE DINNING ROOM, FIRST FLOOR)\nCLEANLINESS-Over the surface cleaning and the common areas, usually the first floor. Cover your nose if you go to the  second floor!\nCARE-2 girls (TOTALLY WORTH IT) out of at least 30 i have met. HORRID ODDS not to mention that they have 15-25 patients to 1 nurse. And they split patients from one wing to another on the other wing of the building. WHAT? Really! When I ask how my dad is doing; NO ONE KNOWS! It's usually a I just got here, or a plain \"I don't know\". Don't they have charts? \nBATHS- Dogs gets better and more loving baths, I SAW it since I was in the bathroom/bath area. \nINJURIES: Just NEVER heals, goo on top of goo. \nACTIVITIES: I gotta give it to the lady in charge of that she does A TON if the residents want to join. \nOVERALL:\nThink about how you would want you mom or dad to be taken care off. And if you are a selfish person and you don't care about your parents. KARMA IS A B#&^!(@ So good luck when you get old! \nI sure know why I am not a Doctor, Economist, Mechanic, Arquitect to name a few... it's cause I SUCK! \nWhy choose to be in a field like this if you are not CUT for it? I am sure you can go somewhere else and make $10 an/hr! \nLooking for a different location currently! WHAT A SHAME this PLACE is OVERALL. \nThe 4 people i have met are not enough to make this location worth while anyones time! \nIf you want to get back at your parents, or a friend PUT them here! \nThey might keep them alive... BUT that's about it! Most of the people here are not terminal! They are just old, and have no one to look after them around the clock. They are here to have someone help them with basic needs and maybe show a bit of love while they are here.", "business_id": "Wpi5UiZuyeT3FRaBVeCPNQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-W5cmxmNtDeLiJ4c_Zxojg", "review_id": "01wkBSvayjaB6SLrip7UIA", "text": "My family has been going to Cathedral for all of their automotive needs for a few years, faithfully. But after hearing how they bilked my Mom today, none of us will be going back. After she had her 30,000 mile service yesterday ($235.00) she noticed that her A/C was not working when she left. She called Cathedral and they told her to bring the car back in. So, today she brought it in and was told that there is a hole in the A/C hose. She explained that it was working fine when she brought the car in and did not understand why this had happened. Should't testing the A/C be part of the service? Or maybe they could have told her that she was low on freon? Or that the hose was bad? NO, the guy told her that this was a common thing with her make of car. They told her that it would be $150.00 for the part.  That $150.00 turned into $313.00 when they were done and now my Mom who is 75 and on Social Security will have to do without, because these guys f'd up. Thanks Cathedral...for ripping off a old lady.", "business_id": "NcWd10MG5WMl4kOHv3iDsw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FWOkELL9N54INaz3NB0IxA", "review_id": "1KKxN9BHMTIGNPNU82RTwg", "text": "I've been taking mine and my family's cars to Cathedral for more than a decade. We are always treated fairly, and always have a good experience - the guys always stand by their work and \"go the extra mile\" to be sure our cars are fixed properly. They work on both our new(er) cars and my cars from the 50s and 60s. \n\nWhenever anyone is looking for a mechanic, I will send them here without fail - and John and the guys at Cathedral have always come through by totally taking care of anyone I send to them. In a business filled with some sketchy practices, I know that whether I send my wife, a friend, or a coworker to Cathedral they will be treated honestly and fairly. Cars break and break down, that's a fact of owning one. I'm glad I have Cathedral to make dealing with it so easy and stress free so I can get back on the road as quickly and cheaply as possible.", "business_id": "NcWd10MG5WMl4kOHv3iDsw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M5aFV6a_fy5wQNowvWHV5A", "review_id": "JZ7T7DWJy4SKdFPnSi7-VA", "text": "This place was recommended to me from a co-worker. Most of the company now brings their car's here. These guys are great, very helpful and knowledgeable. I have been back a few times and can say I really trust this shop.", "business_id": "NcWd10MG5WMl4kOHv3iDsw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Cvo43DagW35WI12ohiHTog", "review_id": "72wkzt34hy-z0vFeeEBvqQ", "text": "My  radiator  blew  the  other   day,  there was fluid all over  the  engine , smoke  coming  out of  the hood,  a bit scary ! I had  my  car  towed to Cathedral  under the   recommendation  of a  friend, who owns  a  jaguar and takes  it   here.  I called and spoke with  John, who gave  me  a  much  lower  price  than the Subaru dealer. I had the radiator  replaced and  a  90,000  mile tune up. They only had  the car  for  the  day  and the  price was  very  fair. I have  always taken my Forrester  to  the dealer but  not  any more ! I will be taking  my  car to John and Shane from  now  on !", "business_id": "NcWd10MG5WMl4kOHv3iDsw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rnpVmYzIrRq9Zb3cZjf6KA", "review_id": "O6gZ454oDj2pmhpghjZi4g", "text": "Shortly after moving back to Phoenix I was lucky enough to find Cathedral Automotive. I have had my AC and brakes repaired, in addition to regular maintenance.In both the cases involving repairs, both John and Shane went above and beyond their scope of work without adding to the bill; Why? Because it was important to them to make sure everything was perfect. I recently took my car in without an appointment because  due to the engine light coming on. John did the diagnosis, found the only thing causing the warning light was a very minor issue that he easily fixed..charge? Nothing His only reply to my question as to payment was \"It took me 3 minutes, no need.\" Although Cathedral is not in my immediate neighborhood I will always take my car there for repairs and regular maintenance.  It is not fancy with a big waiting room, but the work is done right, the prices always fair, the recommendations always honest, and both John (the owner) and Shane take obvious pride in every car they work on.", "business_id": "NcWd10MG5WMl4kOHv3iDsw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ulS52VMb5TLXupLccQ-HkA", "review_id": "0AV0OFMTLLI3AjPjVXryHA", "text": "I would say it's been very hard to find an auto mechanic I feel I can trust. These guys I do. I took my vehicle to them thinking I needed my alternator replaced. I was convinced I needed a new one. After inspecting my SUV they told me my alternator was fine. After much trouble shooting, it turned out what was wrong with my vehicle was that the battery terminals were \"gunked\" up. They cleaned the gunk off the battery terminals, and my Jeep has worked ever since. I would strongly recommend Cathedral. Honesty in a mechanic is worth every penny, and these guys are priced just right as well. Good mechanic shop!", "business_id": "NcWd10MG5WMl4kOHv3iDsw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "llKebsmTPl9QOaEhWimhcQ", "review_id": "aiLylORuRDYEyEQT9iMZ4g", "text": "I have been bringing my car to Cathedral for about five years.  I trust them implicitly, have never had a problem, and have sworn off my dealership forever.  Probably the best advertising is that while you're there, every other customer who comes in knows Shane and John by name, and have also been bringing their cars here for years.  I'm about to take my car in for some regular maintenance work knowing that the prices are fair, workmanship excellent - and they won't create additional work that that doesn't need to be done - which is really where the trust comes in.", "business_id": "NcWd10MG5WMl4kOHv3iDsw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EYfH8HzfE2oIStl4IPzJUw", "review_id": "M8SaP4NuUtJcvGay9TX90Q", "text": "\"...we aren't the cheapest place in town, we aren't the most expensive...\"\nTrusting one's mechanic, priceless.\n\nIt is hard enough when something is going wrong with a vehicle.  Whatever the news is going to be, I want it to be coming from you.  Thank you Cathedral Automotive; for all you have done, and haven't, to my automobiles since I first had the pleasure of your service in 2001.", "business_id": "NcWd10MG5WMl4kOHv3iDsw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IBHIB59epUFRXPOhwN_LqA", "review_id": "VqAHK5LeuMmp5urF83UIFg", "text": "I am a new patient and I can't say enough good things about the staff here. Everyone is so warm and welcoming and they do a great job of putting those like myself who tend to get anxious about going to the dentist at ease. Dr. Hillary Peck is very gentle and her work is beautiful!", "business_id": "6DstMT-AT93nw_0jD5cJtQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s7iPI8EH8wz7PObu8ZjR4w", "review_id": "hLO2932szWgHcQOc9WsTpg", "text": "Tooth Doctor...How about Truth Doctor! My experience at Peck Family Dentistry has compelled me to write this commentary. I finally found a dentist that is gentle, kind, and treats me like a person, and not just another warm body in the chair. \n I went into the office for a focused dental problem. I met with Dr. Kevin Peck who was able to restore my tooth the same day because my treatment plan was not inflated unlike some other dental offices. He and the staff promptly addressed all of my dental concerns in a manner that I understood. My tooth was restored without the need to get numb-what a surprise! Because of the quality of care that I received, Peck Family Dentistry is the only place that I feel confident that I will have honest, reliable, and compassionate dental care.", "business_id": "6DstMT-AT93nw_0jD5cJtQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pkzRz1RHnULUD9EA_iFNdw", "review_id": "wpdp0qcvvs3RSqOiSmw-mA", "text": "We have been coming to Peck Family Dentistry for almost 20 years, what a great family practice. It took us a few dentists to find them when we first moved to the valley, but once we found out about Peck Family Dentistry we'd go nowhere else. Recently I had an emergency, an old filing came out and Dr. Kevin took care of me right then, 5 star service. If you are looking for a caring and top professional team/practice then I recommend The Peck Family Dentistry to anyone from kids to snowbirds!", "business_id": "6DstMT-AT93nw_0jD5cJtQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0oJlVd0L9Le8yE4T3Zz38g", "review_id": "QqmwCmbo1qOE_Ke4Eb57zw", "text": "I am writing this as I am sitting getting a pedicure. I've been coming to this nail salon at least once a month since I was 17. (7 years now) The people are friendly, and professional. It doesn't matter who I get, because they are all awesome! I am never disappointed. At just $20, there is no better way to spend your money.", "business_id": "Upm97ConGZ2mXkgF4y9Kyw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sDmh5hby4A88czUNUFeJBQ", "review_id": "gftu75J1Fl3c7w4n1Kiw0w", "text": "When I moved to Phoenix I had to find a new nail salon for my pedicures and Fancy was it.  For a while.  It is clean, the prices are reasonable and everyone is very friendly.   They always seemed to be busy so I got in the habit of calling for appointments.\n\nMy favorite tech was Molly and I'd go in and see her every month.  She did a fabulous job and was very personable.  My toes always looked fabulous and the polish would last a good 4+ weeks.  However, one day last spring I called and was told that Molly no longer worked there.  They said she \"went back home out of state\" which I knew was a lie because Molly was born and raised in Mesa.   Anyway...that ticked me off (not so much that she was no longer there but that they lied about it) so I've never gone back.  \n\nIt is a nice place and since they were always busy can only assume that the other technicians do as good of job as Molly.  I'd recommend it if you want a decent pedicure at a clean salon.\n\nThe only other thing I have to say is...Molly, where are you?!?!", "business_id": "Upm97ConGZ2mXkgF4y9Kyw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZKs7NR45Fi27wcIoAilEMQ", "review_id": "mnWPcw0V3kOzKn7NL-otqQ", "text": "Love the pedicures I leave this place with!  Everyone else fails miserably and charges too much for their outcomes!  Fancy Nails is a good deal with a great result!  I've gotten a manicure once which was decent!  \n\nMe footsies love Fancy Nails!!!", "business_id": "Upm97ConGZ2mXkgF4y9Kyw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v7ieAAncOJg5T9C-2icZ7A", "review_id": "vqn9_P1sWSLOZAzZ5iX_Hw", "text": "I have been coming to Diana's nail salon since she opened this location. I have never had a bad experience! \n\nFor my wedding, Diana had blocked off the back half of the salon for me, my mom & my bridal party. They really gave us the 5 star treatment!\n\nThey accept appointments as well as walk ins, they rarely turn anyone away, even 30 minutes before they close. There are about 10 spa pedicure stations and 10 manicure stations as well. They use the \"worry free\" piping system so you don't have to question the cleanliness of the spa chairs. Another plus is there is no \"nail salon smell\" which tends to make me nauseous. \n\nAll around, a great place to go; and I have since 2001.", "business_id": "Upm97ConGZ2mXkgF4y9Kyw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ef7eJrSr7chDjDth0-k2HQ", "review_id": "DkYSPfArB8kBFaNyNAmPYQ", "text": "Love this place!\n\nThe pedicures here are divine and last forever and the manicures are just as lovely.  They recently got a new model of massage pedicure chairs which are even more addictive to sit in.  I have been coming here for 6+ years and love it! Reasonably priced and clean, consistent atmosphere keep me coming back!", "business_id": "Upm97ConGZ2mXkgF4y9Kyw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oTbNlHs4olxpFE722U09Tg", "review_id": "k2GrJngQ3YuvKKCEhoJojg", "text": "I went to this Nail Salon because of the fabulous reviews here on Yelp. The first time I went, totally loved the experience the pedicure lasted almost a month and I do the gel shelac mani it was done fabulously lasted  over 2 weeks and it totally would have lasted 3 I think but I wanted a change for a major performance. \nMy 2nd experience has me less than ecstatic, my manicure wasn't the best, the shape was inconsistent from nail to nail, the tips of my nails were rough (actually caught on clothing) and I really felt that my time was shortened under the UV light for packing in the customers.  It's been only a week and the shelac has actually peeled off on 2 fingers. I also made my appointment early in the day and still didn't get seen at the time of appointment, leads me to believe they totally overbook. I would try them again if I could get the same lady but to much of a lucky draw from what I have experienced.", "business_id": "Upm97ConGZ2mXkgF4y9Kyw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xFG4Ca2HHmbxDTkMlmHnjQ", "review_id": "AfFguNW6KtB2kQntZrF5Yw", "text": "Very friendly service and so inexpensive for pedicures! My boyfriend and I really enjoyed relaxing here.\n\nThe only negative is that I wish they had a bit more of a selection of nail polishes. Also, they ask that we don't use credit cards.", "business_id": "Upm97ConGZ2mXkgF4y9Kyw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UsShQth4ThCaxi5rvxGRKA", "review_id": "Es0Q6syr_NkNS2SqtyQQkA", "text": "ehhhhhhh...\nI really wanted to like this place...but I left unimpressed.\n\nMy co worker recommended this place after a few good experiences. I am also crazy about reading reviews online and overall, this place has good reviews so I gave it a shot. \n\nThe shop was in good condition and I really liked that they took their tools out of a sanitized bag. Knowing your tools have been cleaned well is a big plus.\n\nI got a shellac manicure and the younger girl that did my manicure was nice and thorough, however, she put WAY too much polish on. My past shellac manicures have lasted 2-3 weeks but mine started to lift off my nails within 5 days. I am thinking I just got the wrong gal for the job but I think I am going to be sticking with Desert Nail Spa. \n\n$25 for a shellac manicure.", "business_id": "Upm97ConGZ2mXkgF4y9Kyw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7PU3VQ7XjPlAxS87Of-J8A", "review_id": "IUME6cWFSwH1mSh_1_U81g", "text": "Fun and friendly staff!", "business_id": "Upm97ConGZ2mXkgF4y9Kyw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JDmeRErp_tCBwupzKCD35A", "review_id": "J3Dp5SOtGH719W1N2Yq4Qg", "text": "They recently remodeled. New chairs and nice atmosphere. $39 for mani/pedi, and they did a good job! I messed up my pedicure, and went back the next day and she fixes it for free! So nice!", "business_id": "Upm97ConGZ2mXkgF4y9Kyw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7G-n3IpqUDiBKD6t5unHkg", "review_id": "kzPfl7S5vZ5w20JG6jPIFg", "text": "My favorite nail salon for pedicures :) they have the best nail polish color selection!", "business_id": "Upm97ConGZ2mXkgF4y9Kyw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wqkIc0pMoYuVc0i_mvJdQQ", "review_id": "a1RW316i9IpCbPfiMVRioQ", "text": "I've never had a better trip to a nail salon! Best one in the area; the lady that did my gel French mani was a perfectionist and did them beautifully. Her name was Tina and was so sweet, asking if I liked the way she did it just in case. The owners are very costumer service-oriented and polite. \nI'll definitely be coming back.", "business_id": "Upm97ConGZ2mXkgF4y9Kyw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pEVf8GRshP9HUkSpizc9LA", "review_id": "T8In57QzSq14FLmhYV0I5Q", "text": "I desperately needed to get my nails done yesterday while in the Kierland neighborhood, so pulled out the Yelp app and found Fancy Nails.  The reviews were spot on...Tony was great - friendly, quick and quality work!  I will definitely be back when I am in the area again and in need of a pedicure or a fill.", "business_id": "Upm97ConGZ2mXkgF4y9Kyw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W7Zlyvl_ZZmgkDbJaYPMMA", "review_id": "MtSFd4bnASeem4kAKgRq7w", "text": "I love this place, I come here all the time.  It's like an addiction for me to get my nails done.  I love my specific nail stylist, but I refuse to give a name cause I don't want anyone getting booked up.  I always get the gel nails and they last a really long time, I've even gone an entire month before needing to redo them before.  I'm constantly getting compliments on my nails and asked where I get them done, and their color selection is abundant enough that it can please anyone's color needs.", "business_id": "Upm97ConGZ2mXkgF4y9Kyw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QCQ2z3AJ0O6EtK7mGvDmfg", "review_id": "PIzz68-1EEH3FeZcOj7mwQ", "text": "Love this place. Very large with lots of nail techs.  I've never waited longer than 5 min even without appointment.  They do a fantastic job on nails and toes. They even have little kids pedi chairs...my girls love it there!!", "business_id": "Upm97ConGZ2mXkgF4y9Kyw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U6HqiObpUf_bpuEgULUI6A", "review_id": "GiSbuYOMUY9uaSHcwzepHQ", "text": "Very relaxing! ! Ask for Tina!!  Massage chairs are awesome and they even have fun chairs for your little princess! !", "business_id": "Upm97ConGZ2mXkgF4y9Kyw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aXFu7vW8OMwLHYHGcMG0gw", "review_id": "1OAp5LYaMRMSc4MXF1vQiw", "text": "Having just moved to Phoenix 3 weeks ago from Ohio, finding the local establishments that are really great has already been in a work in progress. I am happy to report, however, that after visiting Fancy Nails I have found my go-to nail salon already! \n\nI went to Fancy Nails based on the yelp reviews I saw, and it's close proximity to my home in desert ridge, and I am so happy I did! The prices are absolutely more than fair (25 dollars for a shellac manicure, 24 dollars for a pedicure), and the quality is spot on!  Diana did my manicure and she was excellent. She has a great sense of humor too which made the experience all the better. I am not sure of the name of the gentleman who did my pedicure for me, but he was phenomenal as well!\n\nI will definitely be going back whenever I need a little pampering :)", "business_id": "Upm97ConGZ2mXkgF4y9Kyw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DjhRb54ZmQBQzccx_aRkkQ", "review_id": "tjF_3vbu1t5vlxNkCErq4A", "text": "I had a wonderful experience at Fancy Nails. First of all I walked in about a 1/2 hour til close, but I was desperate and they were open on a Sunday, when my regular nail salon wasn't. So bonus there! They have a great big selection of polishes too. \n\nI got a gel manicure from one of the male nail technicians and he was wonderful. He did such a meticulous job!! I think this polish will stay on for three weeks. It's been nine days and I usually see the start of the polish wearing off/growing out and .... nothin'. I bet I go 16-17 days with this polish on. \n\nHe also gave me some tips about my nails and how I should request that no drills be used to remove my gel polish at all as it burns and pits the nail bed... something I didn't pay much attention to as I thought I was going to a professional before who knew how to take care of nails. Salons that are in a hurry and treat customers like cattle tend to use those drills to get clients in and out fast.\n\nThe salon was very clean and the staff is wonderful. I highly recommend! Great experience and spot on dollar wise... $25 for a gel mani. I'm going to try a pedicure this weekend.", "business_id": "Upm97ConGZ2mXkgF4y9Kyw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vYov5JfyCJOSCeAMrI1LSw", "review_id": "oN4UG2E3NUTNqpm6THVNFQ", "text": "Needed to find a nail place in Scottsdale,  that was open early and this one showed up. They took us right away! Extremely helpful, great color selection, and good prices! Definitely coming back here every time I'm in Scottsdale!", "business_id": "Upm97ConGZ2mXkgF4y9Kyw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vly1KuEvBdRdQRVd2xY7og", "review_id": "m2r2lZUiEe5dNLbTqiNzBQ", "text": "I have never had a bad experience here! The staff is all very friendly and most speak great English so I don't feel awkward communicating. They have pedicure chairs for children that are really cute. My one gripe would be that I wish a pedicure for a child was cheaper. Their nails are tiny and they don't have to do much. They should give you more than a couple of dollars off. But all in all I am a repeat customer. When I brought my daughter for her birthday she was in heaven and they were SO sweet to her. \n\nThis place is my first choice in the area!", "business_id": "Upm97ConGZ2mXkgF4y9Kyw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MWt1yV1JXSEQtm95eSLqjQ", "review_id": "UHcszGEXLMgzCOTMWSlVjQ", "text": "They took me for a pedicure even though I got there 20 min before closing. Great service!", "business_id": "Upm97ConGZ2mXkgF4y9Kyw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D0ZTDnjsXdKDHd5UM9XZiA", "review_id": "5_k4w3jfmzIlUZVEBGWqJQ", "text": "It's a beautiful nail spa.  Ella is a perfectionist, treating my nails like a surgeon would treat any delicate surgery. She is meticulous. My manicure was $15 and it looks shiny and fabulous! Also from Ella, going on 3 weeks for my pedicure. It still looks perfect. I'll see her in a week or so for a refresh!", "business_id": "Upm97ConGZ2mXkgF4y9Kyw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PChW70fcOcV4IYgiwomYqg", "review_id": "jQhzIdjcfAAlJzd0TcUtWw", "text": "I dont really like giving bad reviews and I actually had to think long and hard about writing thisone. I enjoy the fact that is is a local business and i have taken my dog there several times, mostly as a puppy, I then switched to another groomer, Hugs n Pups.  I stopped going to this place originally because I thought the customer service was poor, they did not seem very friendly. So I started taking my shi-tsu to another groomer, I had recently moved and decided to give them another chance since they were alot closer. \n     My mistake, they were not very friendly, I am assuming they were very busy but please take some time for a little customer service. They also jacked my dog up! She looked horrible, Her cut is very uneven and she has some weird flop top on top of her head. Sadly I will not be returning to this local business, :(", "business_id": "BZf4qRf0AOjMUGuejM8ljg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MjGFuGKBTlVBITedjZK8Pg", "review_id": "IbnSKtdrnmRNJmJayRqe0Q", "text": "We have been taking our Miniature Schnauzer to Barks N Bows at 32nd St. and Thunderbird since she was old enough to get her first grooming about 7 years ago. Abby loves to go there and we couldn't ask for better results. She looks beautiful every time she goes there. In fact she is there right now. I called at the last minute on a Saturday morning so they are working her in and they didn't have to do that. Would never even consider going anywhere else. They always get a nice tip, from a very satisfied customer.", "business_id": "BZf4qRf0AOjMUGuejM8ljg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Iv-FntT4CkuK5uoPzAs5dA", "review_id": "y6tg70RdtBR89w1HAygnPw", "text": "I take my dog and cat to be groomed and I am always satisfied.  Andy does a very professional job.  I have been going there for about four years.", "business_id": "BZf4qRf0AOjMUGuejM8ljg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 8, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "eshIqohS-9FMLdKOhTr2Ng", "review_id": "p_3lvxbtC4idt8WpSPpujw", "text": "Service was great and my dogs looked and smelled amazing!! Low price too!! \nThey got the whole treatment for just $20 each. They don't accept Debit nor credit, so don't forget the cash. :)", "business_id": "BZf4qRf0AOjMUGuejM8ljg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9SagRmnqSimrjNdFY7RXNQ", "review_id": "YdS8wm4n3UmdYTxhnTWVtw", "text": "Great atmosphere, free drinks, and kind staff.", "business_id": "NE5lF576XXlNBc0XlFMUgQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aW579gfxhc6_2lV8AGWWJA", "review_id": "d0aB0d_LBTPVDAi-7ghPaA", "text": "Love my Dentist and Hygienist!!!  I started going here in 06. They were my 1st  choice because they were right next to where I worked at that time. So it was easy to go there over my lunch. Now in 07, I moved to Seattle and back to Phoenix in 08. Even though I live clear across town about 20-25 mins drive, I still would never go to another dentist. Besides the great service which I have become accustomed to, they also have video games in the waiting room (when I have my 10 yr old nephew), flats screens in the back, and of course those awesome cookies, with juice and water in the fridge waiting for you afterwards!  I've never waited too long before any appointment. I typically get there right on time, and they are ready for me. Love them, Love them, Love them. I always have the same Hygienist too. I feel like I'm going to see an old friend. This is as good as it gets.", "business_id": "NE5lF576XXlNBc0XlFMUgQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S9owYDiL9yIcYs5IRqS5xQ", "review_id": "5eRlCBfYt1-asOzchqYpCw", "text": "In the process of making an appointment", "business_id": "NE5lF576XXlNBc0XlFMUgQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ru8p3RTlk8f9LB_3zLXURQ", "review_id": "2yWSeXfKuVoH6g2uBTTNHQ", "text": "Wow!  For those you who can't stand waiting in the waiting room of a doctor's office and feel your blood pressure raising by the minute feeling like yet another doctor's office gives no consequence to the importance of your time since they are double or triple booking their appointments, this office is for you!\nClean, modern, nicely decorated waiting room.  Efficient front office staff.  Misti Barteli, D.O. was efficient and friendly.  I did not feel rushed.  I felt like she would have answered any questions had I had any.  My appointment was at 1:45pm and I was out by 2:20pm.  Made me so happy!  \nWhy not  a 5-star?  The front office staff could have been a little friendlier.  They were efficient but I felt like I was barked at, just a little.", "business_id": "9xpYUYI4wbNA4XufvVfKzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6ts41fCsDKHbFZaKOMNmVQ", "review_id": "V9ZKQ95fzieFVnfUbkQ8Hw", "text": "I have been going here for a good 10 years (followed them from their old location) \n\nThe girls up front are always so friendly and even though I only see them once a year they know my name and genuinely seem happy to see me. Rosey is so nice! \n\nThe nurses are nice enough from the interaction Ive had with them. \n\nI generally see Gretchen and she is AMAZING! She is like the cool aunt you love to go shopping with! She answers all questions thoroughly and really makes the whole experience as easy as possible. \n\nGreat office! I recommend them to anyone who asks!", "business_id": "9xpYUYI4wbNA4XufvVfKzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "33vUIil_GCaT92aUaZhRXA", "review_id": "4Snnfs1UhOMKrJ-5r9JQSA", "text": "I agree with Kirstin's entire review! I too followed them from their old location & have been going here for about 8 years now. The current location is very nice & clean. The girls up front are nice but Rosie is by far the sweetest. I used to see Dr. Silvia Castro for my annual but I think she has been pretty busy with her new baby & other patients, so for the past 2 years I have seen Gretchen. She is amazing! Such a sweetheart & really does take the time to listen to any questions or concerns you may have. My only gripe with my last appt on 1/4/11 was that I had to wait 45 minutes before I was seen. I understand things can get busy, especially at the beginning of the year, but it can get annoying to wait 3 times as long as your actual appt time itself.", "business_id": "9xpYUYI4wbNA4XufvVfKzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3gZSs40yfnQb07wLhP584Q", "review_id": "Kj_0QvZKG8HO9euOQT1I5g", "text": "I have lived in Scottsdale for about 3 years now and I have had such a hard time finding good doctors. I have had bad experiences at almost ever doctor's office I've been to. When I went to Cornerstone Women's Health I was so pleased. The office staff were so nice and efficient. I got lost and showed up late but I didn't have to wait at all and they weren't rude about my late arrival. I saw Dr. Pelopida and I thought she was wonderful. She didn't act rushed and she listened to me thoroughly. She was very personable and knowledgeable. I was very pleased with the entire experience and I absolutely recommend this practice.", "business_id": "9xpYUYI4wbNA4XufvVfKzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "90emhwcear0v02FuxSgUfg", "review_id": "vVnyr9okzxHzow9euuzWfg", "text": "I've been a patient of Cornerstone's since 2004, when they were at their old location and there have been times I've considered leaving to find a different practice but Dr. Pelopida and Gretchen are the reason I stay. \n\nNegatives: I felt the ultrasound tech was a little cold when breaking the news to me that my 8 weeks pregnancy was not viable. She simply left the room and came back and told me I needed to talk to a doctor. A simple, \"I'm sorry, but I have some concerns and am consulting with your doc\" would have done wonders. I was told that person has since been terminated. I find the front office rude and always have. \n\nPositives: They have a new NP on board who does nothing but step in when others are running behind. I always opt to wait for Gretchen or Dr. Pelopida though so I haven't met her yet. Gretchen is the sweetest, most adorable, lovable person in the world. She makes PAPs so not awful. She is very informative and compassionate. Dr. Pelopida is that perfect balance of compassion and to-the-point for me. Honestly, I look forward to seeing either one of them and given the type of specialty they are, I think that speaks volumes.", "business_id": "9xpYUYI4wbNA4XufvVfKzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cdzZkNL2XQ8eekkCe2wudQ", "review_id": "m5J4OI85GZ7oLD6Nleag5w", "text": "I came in upon a friend's recommendation for my annual check up. It was the basic drill. Check in, paperwork, wait, pee in a cup, wait, see the nurse for vitals, undress, wait, see doc, dress, blood work, pay, reschedule. Clearly, those are a lot of steps with different people in different rooms of the office. The problem is that no one bothers to tell you where to go or what to do next. If you are brand new to the office, you better buck up and figure it out yourself. Don't bother asking for help. Asking questions only irritates the staff and they aren't shy to show you that they think you are stupid for not knowing their exact urine sample procedures. Grrrr!\n\nSo the doctor was nice enough...no complaints on that front.  The girls in the blood lab were really the only people with any personality, compassion or care at all.   I ended up getting a follow up call on the blood work that turned out to be nothing thankfully. However, I was appalled at the process. They left and abrupt, alarming and very vague voice mail. When I called back, I got lost in their automated system and then put on hold for an eternity. They finally asked me who had called me...needed the name of the nurse. I was like...\"I don't know. Can't you look me up?  Don't you have a computer?\". After much haggling  I finally spoke to someone who could tell me what was wrong with me. Well, that's an overstatement.  I asked a couple of elementary questions and the lady couldn't answer a thing and recommended that  I go to WebMD to get answers. Really? \n\nSo, I came back for a follow up visit, hoping the experience would be more pleasant. It wasn't as bad, but certainly substandard.  Coming to the lady-doctor isn't my favorite thing to do. It's not comfortable or enjoyable. A good practice in my opinion would compensate with outstanding customer service. Cornerstone could use a little...er a lot...of training in the way of customer service.", "business_id": "9xpYUYI4wbNA4XufvVfKzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tT9HtHN9HXUeio06zUjyAA", "review_id": "XCcUUnlyfIIBvdpchpFOyA", "text": "I was a first time patient. I called to confirm my appointment time two days before.  I showed up 25 min early to do the paperwork, etc.  After 45 minutes of waiting, I went to the front desk to check in again only to be told that my appointment was actually scheduled for 30 minutes after the time they had confirmed with me! Apparently, I (and all new patients) am not adult enough to understand the instruction to show up early for paperwork, so the front office took the liberty of dealing with my presumed incompetence by telling me my appointment was actually 30 minutes before it was really scheduled! Not surprisingly, I was pretty irritated after waiting for 1.5 HOURS.  No apologies from the front desk and no efforts to fit me in - in fact when I went to check in 1.5 hours after arriving, I had to stand waiting at the desk for almost 5 minutes before anyone would even talk to me. I live abroad and had no other option for getting my yearly exam in the 9 day window I had left in the U.S. or I would have left.\n\nI would have written the office off completely, but Dr. Pelopida was wonderful - very kind, easy to talk to, professional and kind.  She was patient and took the time to answer my questions while also making sure I left the appointment without being too late for my next meeting.  \n\nSo Cornerstone actually deserves no stars - unprofessional and unhelpful staff with no understanding of customer service. However, Dr. Pelopida was a 5, so it rounded out to a 2.5 over all.  Given the frustration and waste of time, though, I had to round down.", "business_id": "9xpYUYI4wbNA4XufvVfKzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u-MDPNWS2RNCJ5a26PwEUA", "review_id": "lCLiTCbKzpgu6EnNv2qatQ", "text": "After reading other reviews on Yelp about this place I was literally terrified to go here. However, it was the most convienent for me and I figured if it really was all that bad I could change at any time. \nI had a very pleasent experience. Everyone was more than helpful in helping me figure out what I needed to do and where I needed to go. The nurse was wonderful, she was very thorough made sure to answer all of our questions and was very kind. In the frist few words she spoke she was able to calm my nerves. \nThe appointment ran much longer than expected but there were a lot of steps. So just as a forewarning - this first appointment for me ran 2 1/2 hours!", "business_id": "9xpYUYI4wbNA4XufvVfKzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tpOgdsqWcrlFyQSrRIua-g", "review_id": "0NYmPyF9l9ZW4sVBsnU9IQ", "text": "Okay call me a little crazy but, I called in to make a pregnancy appointment... Your FIRST appointment is with a Nurse practicioner!!! And than it's 4 weeks till you see a doctor... Im 8 weeks and I have been VERY high risk in that past. Eff that noise! no no no way!!!", "business_id": "9xpYUYI4wbNA4XufvVfKzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hwB4sfkn9oKhFcoIOj66Vg", "review_id": "-H9Fbnn4LtGur8lXjKY4GA", "text": "I have been a patient of Cornerstone Women's Care since I moved to AZ in 1999. Dr. Lance Holeman is fantastic. The NPs are wonderful and caring, especially Gretchen. And when Dr. Holeman stopped taking new pregnancy patients, I absolutely loved Dr. Castro. She was actually pregnant the same time I was. She also filled in for my first baby's delivery because Dr.  Holeman was out of town. For anyone who complains about seeing an NP, please realize that they just as qualified to see you and the doctors oversee all patient documents to make sure things are going right. And the gal at the front desk is so pleasant to people who come in the door or call on the phone, even when it seems things are running behind (which does happen in a doctor's practice.)", "business_id": "9xpYUYI4wbNA4XufvVfKzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PBKC0fyTKo1L1dkKJxWZlA", "review_id": "N__i6L7wt2_1E6xHsX7CiA", "text": "I was recommended by my Dr. here. I waited 3 weeks for my appointment because of The paperwork for first Appointment. I get to my Appointment and they tell me a different time \"we would have to re-schedule\" If it were't for the other assistant she wouldn't have even asked the Dr. To try to see me. She was very rude and acted very immature. I wish I would have gotten names, I'm 22 and really the ladies there are much more immature than me.. Except for one.. I wish I had her name.. Keep it up.. For the rest, you need new staff..", "business_id": "9xpYUYI4wbNA4XufvVfKzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PfuPTOzx5u0vucw4fLllKw", "review_id": "drS0rfAJ4G_A24IuA6w8fg", "text": "I have been very happy going here.  This is my first child and I was referred here by a friend who also goes there.  They have all been very pleasant.", "business_id": "9xpYUYI4wbNA4XufvVfKzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PfuPTOzx5u0vucw4fLllKw", "review_id": "dQCMiIA8befUKslJz6mTVQ", "text": "Still like the place, but no wifi really sucks when you are stuck here for a 3-4 hour glucose tolerance test!!!!", "business_id": "9xpYUYI4wbNA4XufvVfKzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zRnoNCqk0DG3iOQxtpVXug", "review_id": "XEZO_A-qgwBVw_8BXHIpFg", "text": "I've been a patient of this clinic for over 10 years and although the doctors and NP's are AMAZING, their office staff drags this whole clinic down.\n\nIf you call here, be prepared for major attitude. They act as if you're bothering them and they seem to give the smallest amount of effort possible.\n\nNeed an rx refill? be prepared to wait for a week or more. Have questions for the nurse line? have fun waiting for that elusive call back. \n\nIt seems to take them over a week just to find my file (and really after over 10 years of being a patient, wtf??) They said it's because I changed my name when I got married-I got married almost 4 years ago and told them so at my very next appointment (and every single one after that one)\n\nIt breaks my heart to leave the doctors but just dealing with this staff for a once yearly appointment has left me with some really crappy experiences. I even spoke to Dr. Holeman about this (and even relayed that Yelp had several bad reviews talking about this very same issue)  but he seemed reluctant to even get on the phone with me about it and I felt very patronized during the call (which is surprising, normally he's a very caring doctor!)\n\nMy husband and I are working towards getting pregnant this year and I just couldn't bear the thought of having to deal with them for my prenatal care so I have found another doctor (who rocks AND has caring staff).\n\nBye bye Cornerstone :(", "business_id": "9xpYUYI4wbNA4XufvVfKzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EiFJgs96sgvGGT9wHF7huw", "review_id": "L8BMEDqXBk9C9-RBUFAQkA", "text": "I've been a patient of Dr Pelopeda (referred by my PCP) for about 3 months.  I'm newly post-menopausal.  \n\nI'm writing today to give special recognition to Rachel who just helped me to book an outpatient procedure.  I've NEVER been in the hospital for anything so even this \"minor\" procedure (which does require general anesthesia, however), is a big deal for me.\n\nRachel couldn't have been nicer.  At first she was talking a mile a minute (being professional and efficient, that's all) but when I told her my situation and asked her to slow down she did immediately.  She remained professional and appropriate at all times but I really felt as if I was speaking with a trusted friend or family member as she briefly walked me through the process I'd be encountering at the hospital. \n\nI can't really put in words how important it is to me that she took the time to really hear me, to listen to my concerns and questions.  And that she addressed them, not in a perfunctory way, but with warmth, compassion and reassurance. \n\nAs I was wrapping this up, Rachel called back to refine some of the details.  She'd already gotten to Dr Pelopeda to confirm the timing of the appointment and she was calling at Dr Pelopeda's direction to reschedule my \"pre-op\" consultation so that the Dr could spend a little more time with me.\n\nI consider that outstanding service from both women and I'm so grateful for their care!\n\nQUICK UPDATE:\nI wanted to be able to provide reviews of my experiences with Dr Pelopeda and other aspects of the practice separately -- and it's been virtually all good so far -- but apparently Yelp only allows one review?  Since I may be receiving ongoing care for at least a couple more months, I'll come back and do updates accordingly.\n\nI also wanted to add a word of recognition for Dr Pelopeda herself.  To date she has been extremely professional and still so patient and compassionate.  I have  a strong case of \"white coat\" anxiety and it's worse when hospitals are involved!  She is clearly accomplished and knowledgeable and at the same time she's been very accommodating and considerate.  Her physician's assistant (right term?) Lourdes is very competent -- they work extremely well together.\n\nA few weeks ago, I had an ultrasound performed by Lynn and once again, this was a first for me so I was a bit anxious.  Her professional yet extremely considerate and gentle manner put me right at ease.  I hardly noticed what was taking place!\n\nLike other reviewers, I've definitely noticed a few mix-ups and some immature attitudes as well as some good solid business skills among the many front desk staff.  \n\nMost of these women are very young and - yes - some are immature.  I remember how \"green\" I was at that age and how grateful I am now that a few managers cared enough to coach me on my \"bad\" behaviors.  I'm fortunate to have had a very successful career and I wish these young ladies success in whatever they choose to do in life!", "business_id": "9xpYUYI4wbNA4XufvVfKzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zRnoNCqk0DG3iOQxtpVXug", "review_id": "jQLlzq1jP00CvkUveavk8w", "text": "Took almost 2 MONTHS to get my record transferred to my new doctor from this office.\n\nCalled and faxed several times to get my record sent over. Poor excuses given every single time. \n\nThank you Cornerstone staff for helping me feel solidified in my decision to transfer to a new better office/Dr. I will not miss your attitude or your lack of common sense. CHEERS!", "business_id": "9xpYUYI4wbNA4XufvVfKzQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "4UUIpbOTPmu43wuC2aSGkg", "review_id": "TejW97YFPNSbMVmwSFxK4Q", "text": "You would never guess that I'm a country girl at heart, but if you google my name, you will see that I'm actually named after a country singer. No lie. My Dad is a big 'ol cowboy and his kids were raised with a country streak. Anywho... enough about me. Whiskey River Saloon is a fun spot to get your Country Groove On! It's not fancy, but it's not a filthy dive either. They play a mixture of hip hop and country. If that doesn't make sense, it will when you watch a hot cowboy or cowgirl shake some booty in tight Wranglers. Whew! The drinks are reasonably priced, and the staff is pretty friendly. The dress is VERY casual. I've seen girls in t-shirts and shorts, and I've seen some people really nicely dressed in Cowboy gear. I prefer to slap on some tight jeans, a nice t-shirt and boots myself. One cool thing that the DJ does is a salute to our troops. I'm told that they do it every night they're open, which is cool. Again, this isn't a place to go if you're looking for a refined night out, but it is a fun place to shoot some pool , have a Jack and Coke and dance your butt off with some fun loving friends! Who knows, you might even learn a line dance or two! A must try for something non-clubby and non-meat market.", "business_id": "gOlJQuE3WYeMgXXDKYfdeg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 9, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "MUHoBFzwRoXpCpgYSN8KRA", "review_id": "lwyPILYxANVeVwcSXuFE4Q", "text": "I can't give this place more than three stars, because it's just not my scene.  $8 cover on a Wednesday, b/c they have $0.45 drinks before 10p.  I walk in, place is packed.  Even before I walk in, i realize this place is insane, because the parking lot is packed.  Anyway.  A little bit of everything inside.  three bars and a beer tub, or was it just two bars and two beer tubs.  the alcohol was flowing, and people were dancing.  I don't dance, but I'm starting to think i should learn.  it was a little unbalanced out there.  I'm all for balance!  (not really. actually not at all)\n\nanyway, Dottsy pretty much nailed it - the mix of country and hip-hop somehow works in this place.  I told my friend that this place is quintessentially \"Phoenix,\" on several levels.  You'll know what I mean when you get there.  The crowd on Ladies' Night is surprisingly diverse, for the suburbs.  on the other hand, I haven't been to a bar with this concentration of straight people in a long time, so your mileage may vary.  You won't feel out of place if you're not wearing a hat and/or boots, so no worries on that count, at least.  \n\nThe pours were disappointing.  the Newcastle a couple friends ordered, which I thought was a strange call, was 5.25.  Ooof.  i stuck w/ my gin and tonic for $5, which i thought was pretty decent, considering.  anyway my search for a watering hole close to home continues - the music, the crowd, and the prices kinda scare me off, although i will have to investigate how early they start charging cover.  it will be pretty cavernous when it's not crowded, but it is only 3 miles from home...", "business_id": "gOlJQuE3WYeMgXXDKYfdeg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 11, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "jopndPrv-H5KW2CfScnw9A", "review_id": "i0r53E2mhRo4W5uQTgcMOA", "text": "I have a love hate relationship with this bar. I love the drinks specials but I hate the crowd. My friends love this bar so I come here for moral support and for some reason I can't pass up .25 cent drinks. For .25 cents you get what you pay for you probably get half a shot per drink but after 3 or 4 of these suckers you should have a good buzz. There is a weird mix of people here you've got the cowboys, hoochies, thugs, Scottsdale brats, and some regular people here and there. If you're young and single this is a good bar to hook up I always see people getting freaky on the dance floor. Stay for the bikini contest at midnight its very entertaining.", "business_id": "gOlJQuE3WYeMgXXDKYfdeg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "aUQ6njozfD9yMPXPC-aYbA", "review_id": "eAmDNDlHDm9U0F1tBrr18w", "text": "All I can say about Wedsnday nights at the Whiskey is....Wow!\n\nI only discovered this place a couple of weeks ago. Fisrt time there was a Saturday night and it was somewhat disappointing. But last night was ladies night and $0.25 you call its with a $10 cover. The place was packed. It was very diverse. My friends and I were more than a little perplexed by the back and forth swing of country and hip hop, but it worked. This attracts all types and everyone got along amazingly well. No attitudes in this place. In fact I saw a guy wearing an awesome t-shirt that said F**K SCOTTSDALE. It was perfect .\n\nThere's a decent size dance floor in the middle. Two full bars, a mixed drinks bar, and a beer tub. Waitresses scattered throughout and the staff in general is friendly and fast.\n\nOh yeah, this is important to some people - the bathrooms were clean,", "business_id": "gOlJQuE3WYeMgXXDKYfdeg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "skqAt1c3xDP8p1YcR7MOlA", "review_id": "zc1RnF2YEcCAioSbbgW1_Q", "text": "What a NIGHT!!! Lady's night on Wednesdays with awesome drink specials from 6-10 and it's not all cock fest! The people are really cool, none of this stuck up Snotsdale crap, and the staff is cool too. I got rocked my first night there and don't remember how I ended up where I woke up the next morning!!! I'M KIDDING, I'm not that big of a lush, sheesh, but it was definitely a fun night and will be back. It's also amazing how they mix Country music with Rap and everyone got along fine all night. Not one fight, surprisingly enough. \n\n***The Bafroom: The bathrooms were clean. We had a bathroom attendant, which I think is always annoying to have because I can get my own paper towel or push the blow dryer button myself. They have this funny urinal section that's like a big long tub that wraps around the corner and it's community so there are no dividers for the curious on-lookers. That confrontation could be quite odd but interesting with your hands full if you notice someone trying to take a peak! Do you attack with the resource at hand? Do you finish first and then confront? Do you wait for him to finish to confront? WHAT?!?! Am I thinking about this too much? lol Don't get me wrong, they do have stalls and 2 other private urinals to choose from. TAKE YOUR PICK :)", "business_id": "gOlJQuE3WYeMgXXDKYfdeg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TIDCANcQQbwkiEIdlbNImQ", "review_id": "PL_AwsvvSQin0GhZQi9xPg", "text": "I pretty much go every Wednesday for ladies' night. No cover and quarter drinks 6 to 10. By ten, I'm usually a little sloshed anyways. Gives me four hours to sober up. Always packed with the most diverse crowd. Helllooooo a country bar that plays hip hop and what not. I've been retarded and done a contest or two. Only on the nights I run into someone that recognizes me from the club I work at. Booze and a lot of persuasion is a no no. It's a fun bar with some amazing dancers. No need to dress like your going out on the town, its pretty casual. YeeHawww, yo.", "business_id": "gOlJQuE3WYeMgXXDKYfdeg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "TIDCANcQQbwkiEIdlbNImQ", "review_id": "k_zd6uEskdaHBAhy0B9Wpw", "text": "Had so much fun tonight!!! Went with a couple girlfriends around 9. Drank and then danced those yummy empty calories away! Went with a lovely co-worker that convinced me to join in on the jersey contest...and I WON! Hundred dollars in my pocket...semi-finals are Dec. 16th if anyone in the area wants to come and support my retardedness. Diverse crowd yet again...anyone fits in here. I love it. Girls are actually nice here....it's hard to find places like that. Tempe or scottsdale...dirrrty looks all around. I don't get it. SPREAD THE LOVE PEOPLE!!!\n\nUPDATE!!!!! I went to the semi-finals....and WON. I went to the finals...and WON!!! I got the cash instead of the PROBOWL Tickets because it didn't include the plane and hotel. O well...it was christmas money and boy it was perfect timing! I love this bar!", "business_id": "gOlJQuE3WYeMgXXDKYfdeg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "Hy0s3rCgzW4Avuo35A_2MQ", "review_id": "VyCPE1bN3hHSiGO3LedYUg", "text": "If you are looking for a genuine cowboy to teach you a thing or two on the dance floor this may be your best option within city limits.  There is no flash or flair about this joint, but it delivers a good ole' country time.\n\nIt's been awhile since I have been to a place that charges a cover and has drinks in test tubes, but it all evened out with dollar beers before 10.  Right when you walk in you notice the eclectic crowd, and I was for sure that this was going to be the night that I finally realized a lifelong dream to witness a dance off, but no such luck.   \n \nDaisy Train, the live band consisting of a guy, girl duo was very engaging and played a good mix of \"couple\" songs and \"dance in a group\" music.  Don't be scared of the dance floor when the 2 steppin' songs come on though, just make eye contact with one of the many cowboys huddled around the perimeter of the dance floor.  I chose an older gentleman who knew something about boundaries, but you can have your choice of younger or older, taller or shorter.  Just make sure to watch their style and level of attachment before you commit because you could be stuck with a cowboy that moves more like a chihuahua in heat.  Didn't happen to me, but it's real and consider yourself warned!.  \n\nDaisy Train does about 3 sets and while they take a break to wet their whistle, the DJ comes on and plays a mix of hip hop and group dancing favorites like the electric slide.  My one complaint is that they had more than one disc that seemed to be skipping and didn't have good recovery time.   \n\nBesides that though, there is plenty of space so come with a group, be prepared to dance with a couple of cowboys if you are so inclined to master the 2 step, and wear boots not heels.  Overall, it t was a memorable night with a great group of ladies and one lucky guy.  Thank you for the invite and insider info on how to spot a genuine cowboy, Ms. Dottsy!  Learn something new everyday.", "business_id": "gOlJQuE3WYeMgXXDKYfdeg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PSadYWspmOQTgDs5FMOBfQ", "review_id": "wmd9WDWd_xiVRk9WHyXXyg", "text": "Great wednesday night specials, of .25 cent beer and well drinks! Decent size dance floor and the music varies from Hip-Hop to Country.  Large outside smoking section of the bar with some swamp coolers to try and keep the heat down. If you go on a Wednesday make sure to get there before 8:30 or there will be a line. Def. worth checking out!\n\noh and def hit the 2 for 5$ shot lady up that walks around! Always a good deal :)", "business_id": "gOlJQuE3WYeMgXXDKYfdeg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "itPuDeV_LQntegZ9xlingQ", "review_id": "sS2nFVSfVyPyDQnrWb1bwg", "text": "if your into country dancing and beer this is your place. They do mix it up with some hip hop. Cover charge to get in, valet parking which was actually a bit silly but whatever.", "business_id": "gOlJQuE3WYeMgXXDKYfdeg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "w-MfmD1d9vNIwjLcU1QO1g", "review_id": "nVC2QiMqDK3mjYxCoWkx6Q", "text": "Hever seen country line dancers dance to Hip-Hop? It's the craziest thing...\nIf you're looking for inexperienced drinkers and crazy loud country & hip-hop you will be stoked here. Drinks are cheap and the bartenders are young & attractive. The crowd clearly has very low inhibitions and a dress code is non-existant. Apparently I missed the \"Ladies Night Thong Contest\", what a bummer... lol\nI think I may be getting too old for places like the \"Whiskey D!ck River\"...", "business_id": "gOlJQuE3WYeMgXXDKYfdeg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "zxIEQP7bnqGyQ9dZ18TUVQ", "review_id": "6mO0PnpdJIa6FgrySpTOxQ", "text": "Been here 5 times now on select Fri/Sat nights, and am very impressed with the fun, casual atmosphere.  Cover charges don't start until 8 on Friday, so of course I get there right before!  Fun place to have a girls night as the real cowboys are true gentlemen and you really do not need to be a hardcore country fan to have fun.  Last night was pretty dead, but was there about a month ago and  it was so packed I could hardly find a place to stand.  I've noticed that before about 10-11, a mostly couples crowd age 40-80 dominates, but when they head to bed, the average age drops drastically as the younger crowd starts filing in.  If you are single, there are definitely opportunities to hook up with down-to-earth people, but it would also be a fun place to come with a date. The live bands I've heard have been decent (check the website for the schedule), and there's a connected outdoor area to chill if you need a break from the loud music/dance scene.  Shot girls are available to provide decent 2/$5 shots, or you can go to one of 3 bars to order your fav drink.  Overall, a fun, safe place to chill and get your dance on.", "business_id": "gOlJQuE3WYeMgXXDKYfdeg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "t9dSBPONLTj7dpTsd1sJnQ", "review_id": "4LhM4zqw8Libs04zOig89g", "text": "Dirty, gross, not fun at all. I love a good cowboy just like the next woman - but the night I went it was filled with a bunch of kids with no shoes on, walking around on the grossest carpet I have ever seen - why a bar would have carpet is beyond me. \nGross!", "business_id": "gOlJQuE3WYeMgXXDKYfdeg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WrjGHlcW5McIRQXFSKALMA", "review_id": "QTWc23QNwbH2dZv5LSaFTw", "text": "Good mix of hip hop and country. Good drink specials. Awesome spot for groups. I wish the floor was slightly bigger there.", "business_id": "gOlJQuE3WYeMgXXDKYfdeg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-494b8jvjlI07v9HheHhrw", "review_id": "luHDlqL_uVWvw17OPW1QmQ", "text": "This bar is the place to go on Wednesday nights if you are looking for cheap drinks. $7 cover for guys and ladies are free (ladies night) and $0.50 cent drinks. The crowd has a little bit of everything. Country and hip-hop music.", "business_id": "gOlJQuE3WYeMgXXDKYfdeg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "lmiDCrmas8TxRsbIGZX9Pg", "review_id": "UEf6Dj_ixcS21xJBJo1BHg", "text": "Went last night for ladies night, and very pleasantly surprised. First of all, you can't beat 50 cent drinks and no cover. It's not as scary inside as it looks outside. The staff- so awesome, and friendly! Good music, but then again I'm a GINORMOUS country fan, so I'm a little biased. They also make it fun with contests and giveaways. I really can't find anything sucky about this club. There was a good amount of hotties there too! \nOh, and did I mention-50 cent drinks! \n5 stars for you Whiskey River, you got yourself a new regular!", "business_id": "gOlJQuE3WYeMgXXDKYfdeg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "vK0-o9jIxY1wpJWHOySpDQ", "review_id": "iEjb7sgiJ8qu7-1WaX463Q", "text": "I came during Wednesday ladies night. Guys hoping for easy pickups might be disappointed even though females get in for free. Guys are stuck having to pay a $7 cover but that didn't seem to discourage huge crowds of men from entering the place. From what I observed there were far more guys than gals so if it's a hookup place the odds are stacked in favor of predator females. \n\nBoth inside and outside areas were packed with mobs of people. \n\nMusic was painfully loud hip-hop (and not good hip-hop either, assuming there is such a thing). The PA system was being overdriven to the point that all you could hear is a loud \"thump da thump\" and some screaching human voices. \n\nMost of the crowd were young -- lots of tattoos etc. The men dressed like gang bangers, thugs, and bums. Women looked like sluts and biker chics. Most of the females came and left in groups, so it didn't seem the young bucs were scoring very often.\n\nEveryone was yelling at each other so that they could be heard over the music. It was quite a cacophony. \n\nI had to wonder why young people are willing to put up with such abysmal conditions. Cheap drinks, perhaps? Everywhere it was crowded and hot, and the stench of sweat and vomit couldn't be avoided. If they are there to hook up, how do they find somebody when there is so much noise it's impossible to talk to each other (maybe that's the idea, LOL!).\n\nThe dance floor was small considering the size of the crowd -- but nobody knows how to dance anyway so who cares? \n\nI have heard WR is better in the early evening when the country dancers are there (I arrived after 11 pm). Once the hip hoppers arrive the adults leave. Maybe I'll try going there again for the country dancing but for now I got a belly full of the place.", "business_id": "gOlJQuE3WYeMgXXDKYfdeg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Z7naOaGwYI3co1vP1l17bg", "review_id": "rxXqwH7Q2UbKwx5hcQTKkg", "text": "My favorite bar! Cheap drinks, country music and hip hop, and dancing the night away. Wednesdays are ridiculously fun for the younger crowd and early Friday and Saturdays are best for two stepping\n.", "business_id": "gOlJQuE3WYeMgXXDKYfdeg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "8dbRf1UsWp2ktXHZ6Zv06w", "review_id": "SeCIuhe1tuxpr1U2ij7fmw", "text": "200th review!!!!!!!!!!! \n\nFriend and I were headed out to paint the town red and run amuck and we met up with some other friends in north phoenix down at the Whisky River, now I have never been and let's just say I'm more of an RNB kinda girl but with that said, I did find myself having fun, no cover charge before 9 and well drinks 50cents till 11, now this place is alright with me! haha\n\nPeople were friendly, bartenders & staff were nice, and dance floor was wooden and round had folks dancing and having a good time. \n\nI'm going to be honest, I dug the 50cent drinks, drank me some whiskey and coke all night long, well at least to 11. Had a great group of girlfriends and just a great time! \n\nIsn't it funny how once you start drinking someone in the group says Hey lets go somewhere else and see what's up!  I know the DD's that night got some miles on their car LOL,,,so we went off to our next spot!", "business_id": "gOlJQuE3WYeMgXXDKYfdeg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hWe4O65bHvItPDizyJ8gYg", "review_id": "a-Nx9Bk79BAgOfoT0bUrcw", "text": "I absolutely love this bar, I dont have to get crazy dressed up to go feel good and have fun. The music flips back and fourth from country to rap changing up the pace every 15 minutes and its so much fun from \"two stepping\" to \"shakin it like a salt shaker\". the staff is super friendly and doesnt ignore anyone, not the mention you cant beat 50 cent drinks. I go at least once a week and it never gets old!", "business_id": "gOlJQuE3WYeMgXXDKYfdeg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4E_nPWw89FLFHdNsEgMH-g", "review_id": "MRXEdiTfnULBvoTQ-oTYug", "text": "I danced for almost 4 straight hours!!! Talk about crazy. The music was a great mixture of R&B, Hip-hop, country and pop. I mean it was something for everyone. They have some awesome drink specials on Saturday night in which most drinks and beers are either .50 cents or a whopping $1.50 until 11pm. You can't beat that! I will definitely be coming back to shake my groove thing and pay the price in the morning as I am not the young tenderoni I use to be. (ouch)", "business_id": "gOlJQuE3WYeMgXXDKYfdeg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bITqkdi9OIsQXUpowk_saQ", "review_id": "t7BG7dTajitc641holFAog", "text": "Okay.....I have a lot of view points on Whiskey River lol.\n\nFirst of all.....if you are female and you remotely like country music you will LOVE this place! No cover, 50cent drinks on ladies night (until 11, then drinks are like $4-$8 dollars....no seriously the jump in price is CRAZY). I just love being there because they play all my country jams PLUS i love the look on peoples faces as they watch me line dance and sing the country songs...they look at me like \"heyyyyy look at that random black girl go\" Lol ;-)! Anywho...when I went on Thursday is was 95% country with 5% line dances and random \"Cha Cha slide\", \"Cupid Shuffle\"-esque songs.\n\n\nBUT....when I went on Saturday.....it was a complete 180. It was the same clientele for the most part but you would think you were out in Tempe somewhere about to get schwasted and shake your groove thang. I mean it was so much rap and R&B music! A lot of people looked uncomfortable until they started playing country again. It was an interesting dynamic for me because I was completely sober that night, but hey....if I go out I'm gonna dance :)! So my friend and I and some other ladies with their 50cent drinks shook our boo-tays on the basically empty dance floor until we couldn't shake anymore. \n\nIt was pretty legit. I would go back!\n\nSidenote: TAKE CASH! With drinks being so cheap cash is your best bet, I made the mistake of bringing my debit card the first time I went and you have to have a $10 tab....which whomps! So yeah.....cash :).", "business_id": "gOlJQuE3WYeMgXXDKYfdeg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ysINNe8YpbOW_-5T5CSyhw", "review_id": "fmJPdUrcBiv6gucq7OgT2g", "text": "Minus the douchebags that sat behind us and nearly started a bar fight (seriously, who argues with a guy when he says \"Sorry bro, this is my girlfriend\" and she's wearing a diamond ring?) , we had a great time.\n\nWe went on wet t-shirt Wednesday, but they have cheap drinks all the time, Fridays are dollar wells and domestics.\n\nPlace is really big, nice big outdoor patio, but it is insanely loud out there from the echo off the roof, so you will not escape the noise anywhere.\n\nThe dance floor is a little small, but I hear that if you get there earlier (around 8 I think), you can actually 2-step. It's very difficult to do any later in the night.\n\nThey were playing off and on country music vs. hip hop club music... about 6 songs of one, then they'd switch. Interesting layout for the music, but it worked.\n\nThe \"fishing\" game is the most hilarious, ridiculous thing I have ever sat through. Push your friends out and laugh at their expense; you'll be laughing 'til you have to pee at all the awkward hilarity ensuing.", "business_id": "gOlJQuE3WYeMgXXDKYfdeg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5sRw96qwPyGIZaBgy_ZmKQ", "review_id": "CHWvaHMbA3TbSOTFtDMnrQ", "text": "This place is just ok. I have been here a couple of times and it was just alright. I am not a big fan of country music so that added to me not really enjoying myself. Both times my friends and I went on the weekend so at least they played other music besides the country music. The bar was crowded though and was hard to maneuver around the place. The music was way too over bearing and loud for such a small bar. The outside smoking area was kind of trashy.  And the \"regular\" crowd is kind of rude and is not welcoming at all. \n\nThe Bartenders are very friendly though and the prices for drinks are hard to beat. Chances of me returning are good but I would not make it a regular place. \n\nPS it does smell funny in there..", "business_id": "gOlJQuE3WYeMgXXDKYfdeg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "NjtSvsZTJ6WP7uXYn6o0IQ", "review_id": "_0EQ3oL2qxN5FQ4ib9d2tw", "text": "This is so far off a place that I would call \"mine\", but it has a certain je ne sais quoi.. and that certain something is the patronage, for better and worse. \n\nThe \"Happy Hour\" is the normal flora of crappy domestic beer for a 50c a bottle. Even I can down a few Bud when it comes at almost no cost, and served by a fantastic blond that literally owns dominates the bar and everyone close to it.\n\nThen we have the diehards in full battle rattle cowboy-badboy-style, and yes I am talking from hat to boots, including vest. Looking like coming straight from the rodeo even if their gear never touched dirt. \n\nThen we have the cowgirls in a more modern giddyup. Gorgeous ladies with a sexy urban-barn-style in a way that puts Daisy Duke herself to shame. Lots of skin is shown together with cowgirl boots and diverse country apparel. \n\nThen we have the rest, and that includes me. I dont fit in, but the atmosphere isn't hostile at all. I would love to go here on a normal night if it wasn't for the focus of this whole place is a bizarre mix between two-step and hip hop. They start out every night with two-stepping, where locals and local talents alike show off their stuff. As the night passes more and more hip hop is snuck in, and the moves gets dirtier and grittier and everybody seems to love it. Could be the alcohol. \n\nI still haven't figured this place out. At all. Maybe I will have to have a few more of those half-dollar-beer to figure it out. (I have seen the oddest of Hipsters here too.. PBR shirt, backward ball cap like Fred Durst, and Chuck Taylor's.. its worth a visit for that sighting alone.)", "business_id": "gOlJQuE3WYeMgXXDKYfdeg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "f4_0MTexPnmvuWwjTsR_mQ", "review_id": "Ub229BEvFHVVEYGhxmDrSA", "text": "DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH. \n\nAnd by rough I mean its a rough area and you would literally have no idea this hidden gem was tucked behind all these small businesses. \n\nThe night to go??? Wednesday... *hummmmp dayyyyyy* woot WOOOT! \n\nthe best part of WR on a Wednesday night? TWENTY FIVE CENT BEERS. yes I said it. 25\u00a2. How many things can you buy for 25\u00a2... a pack of gum, a fake tattoo or a travel size shampoo??? Certainly not a BEER though right??? You stand corrected.  \nThe place is packed with an array of different crowds all brought in by the wide variety of music (ranging from hip hop to country) and the extremely awesome, people watching. From the proffesional level country dancing to the twerking gone wild the dance floor is the place to be for people watching. If that wasn't enough they also have a wet T-shirt contest and ladies get in for free. BOOM. you , are, welcome .", "business_id": "gOlJQuE3WYeMgXXDKYfdeg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R9SwbXmFhzqtvOE7QvPoCw", "review_id": "2jiHFQtFdlSNhBmAO7_fAg", "text": "Not bad for a country bar if your a local. We were staying in a local resort and decided to get a few drinks! 1 dollar drinks on a Friday night is unheard of where I'm from! Could have used some more country songs and less hip hop. Also one of the bouncers took his job way too seriously, maybe he was new and we caught him on a bad day but trying clear a whole section of great seating at the bar just so you can have an area to monitor is ridiculous.", "business_id": "gOlJQuE3WYeMgXXDKYfdeg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "47m2PoXl6wvkzgNWLl3Tsg", "review_id": "5Nlyitutj56vI5AI2we85Q", "text": "Lived just 3/4 of mile from Whiskey River for 3 years and visited for the first time on Wednesday.  \n\nI was pleasantly surprised and will be back.  Wednesday is ladies night and 50 cent domestic bottle beers.  Yes, 50 cents.  There's a 7 dollar cover, but you'll make that up and then some on the beer.  \n\nVery cool bar and wait staff makes it all the better.  The two Stacey's and Katie were behind the bar and Heather covered the floor.  They're down to earth and fun.  \n\nThe turnout and music was the biggest surprise.  I expected just country but the DJ mixed in hip hop and dance as well.  The ratio was roughly 60% percent women and a very attractive selection.  \n\nI definitely recommend Wednesdays at the River!", "business_id": "gOlJQuE3WYeMgXXDKYfdeg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kOVHURsCDCBvXdslRnMiEA", "review_id": "sKFL7Y8t5-4Tl6VHn2eVUg", "text": "This bar is okay. The atmosphere has gotta better since management has given the whole bar an updated look, which has been well over due. The staff is genuinely friendly and no one can really argue with 50 cent drinks. However when going to bar I expect to be at a place that is 21 and up. That isn't the case here. Whiskey river has numerous regulars that are under 21 and instead of taking action against those regulars, they are allowed to continue to enter this establishment. In fact the manager greets these under age regulars with a smile and usually results in some type of photo that ends up on Facebook. \n\nNow on to the DJ, granted I wasn't the biggest fan of the previous DJ since there were times he was incredibly rude for no apparent reason. Now seeing that the previous DJ would yell at those country dancers doing tricks past 9 it seems the new DJ has a positive note however he has more negatives than positives going for him. He doesn't play songs that are requested by the customers and it appears that he is only concerned with getting the mixes he has created heard. Normally I wouldn't have a problem with this but after listening to hip hop and rap for over an hour, I tend to grow impatient especially when I have gone to the DJ booth and requested a song and I am informed that the manager wants him to continue to play hip hop and rap. I'm sure he does..\n\nAs much as I love to country dance, I'd rather do it at a bar that doesn't allow under age customers and where the DJ actually plays requested songs instead of his personal creations.", "business_id": "gOlJQuE3WYeMgXXDKYfdeg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QZ3X7UmQ2NRoQtXuSqzeLA", "review_id": "lo5driPAeKQLw9lo6PfMjQ", "text": "Pros\n\n1. A decent crowd\n2. Spacious- has a good space to dance, sit and talk. it has a spacious smoking area too.\n\nCons\n1. Uncooperative staff( I lost my sweater and they were making me go from one place to another, but still couldn't find it)\n2. Old building( paint was coming off, restroom was also being used as storage place.)\n3.", "business_id": "gOlJQuE3WYeMgXXDKYfdeg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-Hv0mbeVlO2nB-6cYcfFMg", "review_id": "nRoPrxsCPRsV9yFae3ZPaw", "text": "When I walked into this place I immediately felt the energy of Love and acceptance.  As i sat through the service I had to hold back tears.  this is a place of love, acceptance, and spirituality.  \nit is a place for everyone, no matter your sexual orientation, your religion, your beliefs..  all they teach is Love, its amazing!\n\ni am so glad i found this place!  If you are looking for a place for acceptance no matter what, this is definitely the place for you.\nRonney", "business_id": "fRFmwq4Vi6JlrCqS7Ea25A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VDRYPEY-zSs3pbetLkGiiw", "review_id": "M1JzJFG2dauWNvDk2vMztQ", "text": "Note: The earlier review (from 2007) is when a different church occupied the building. The newer review (from 2011) is when New Vision Center was in the building. Lest anyone get confused making sense of the two previous reviews.\n\nAs Ronney stated, it is a welcome, inclusive environment based upon universal spiritual ideas. If you're a fundamentalist Christian, you'd think they're Satanists. If you're Catholic Christian, you'd think they're Satanists. In other words, they don't take the Bible (or any sacred text) to be so word-for-word literal. In fact, it's not a Christian-based teaching per se, though it is religious science, which is \"New Thought,\" a spiritual lineage that has its roots in the early 1900's. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who wrote \"Sherlock Holmes,\" would have loved New Vision. \n\nNew Vision has classes and discussions about A Course in Miracles, Eckhart Tolle, \"The Secret,\" stuff like that. \n\nThey have classes and workshops throughout the week. Sometimes, different groups in different classrooms. \n\nHOWEVER, and this is a big however worth noting, the congregation is 80-90% baby boomers and seniors with maybe 10-20% Generation X'ers and young adults. That leads to a not-very-exciting music ministry where you'll typically hear the boomer-groovy likes of Joe Cocker, John Lennon, even show tunes...but you're not likely to hear any of the guest artists covering \"True Colors\" (Cyndi Lauper), \"Days\" (The Kinks), or \"I'll Be Your Mirror\" (Velvet Underground.) That makes for a very weird experience at church: hearing your parents - and grandparents - favorite music at church. Not a good way to attract young people to your church.\n   \nGood people, loving people, but if you're not a baby boomer or a senior citizen, you'll probably need to go a few times to get to know them. Otherwise, you'll begin to feel out of place real quick.", "business_id": "fRFmwq4Vi6JlrCqS7Ea25A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4My3PnGfcKM1mVr9jIVCFQ", "review_id": "n57IdHJEY_3ifolMKcMJlQ", "text": "Not sure about the other review (9/2/07), New Vision moved to this location on 12/24/09.   I was looking for a place of spirituality that didn't have judgement or have guilt.\n\nThis is a very welcoming group with great music and love.    If you are looking for a new spiritual home, try New Vision Center.", "business_id": "fRFmwq4Vi6JlrCqS7Ea25A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dQAGyaI-G5eeHhj3R5lWlA", "review_id": "R6dOMf9UJK_u6z4m4GNX3A", "text": "Now of course I can't say anything bad about church.  Just get there early;  otherwise you'll be stuck sitting outside with the overflow in about 100\u00b0 weather.:).  While the father is preaching in the cool AC.", "business_id": "fRFmwq4Vi6JlrCqS7Ea25A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6oZRgteievbfP0-fUhHWQg", "review_id": "F_hcMSX2B_tk4cPUXi9AJQ", "text": "Jager, my 6 year old bull terrier, has been seeing Dr. Allen since he was 10 weeks old. She is nothing short of wonderful. In fact, the entire staff is comprised of the most compassionate people I've ever met, and they truly care about my dog. Over his 6 years, mischievous Jager has gotten himself into some pretty precarious situations (run-ins with cacti, frolicking in broken glass and, of course,  attempting to digest shoes and socks). The folks at Indian Bend Animal Hospital always make him good as new, with as little pain (and expense) as possible.\nThe cost is much more reasonable than other similar facilities in the area. As a full-time working single [dog] parent, I really appreciate that they are open on Wednesdays from 4pm to 8 pm. Dr. Allen has always been patient, even with an annoying first-time dog owner such as myself. I can't imagine trusting his care to anyone else.", "business_id": "TuSfiek_fBAbNMGkWVXcGQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4aceXLr0MN_IAEBcw_3BBQ", "review_id": "_QQ2MaKAvHM0okQK_NSu1w", "text": "Dr. Allen is the best vet in town!  I have two older dogs and one has a chronic health condition.  Dr. Allen and her staff gives such wonderful care and advice and is very cost-sensitive.  I highly recommend Dr. Allen and the Indian Bend Animal Hospital.", "business_id": "TuSfiek_fBAbNMGkWVXcGQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hFT2dBy5bM2SwPrAK8i7cQ", "review_id": "0R8JSCWv0hhPfZlDRa5AVA", "text": "The doctors and techs at this hospital bar none have been the most caring and compassionate vet I have ever experienced . My dog swallowed the end of a rawhide bone yesterday and I rushed her there hysterical of course. They gave her immediate attention and saved her life . That let me sit with her as she woke up from sedation and also stayed with us as she came to. Dr.Isom was right by our side and couldn't have been more comforting through my hysterical crying. After all was said and done I returned home so grateful with my girl Jazzy. Thank you Indian Bend", "business_id": "TuSfiek_fBAbNMGkWVXcGQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "PS0lCxjGNeUrKxYSdpW-Aw", "review_id": "SS1eQ1ApdH7AtOgEyq3bPw", "text": "When I was a dancer I always came here for everything. Shoes, leotards, skirts, and accessories. They have every type of dance shoe and a wide variety of everything dancers need and want. \n\nI'm not sure how many dance shops are in the area, but all of my instructors always recommended this place which is not very close to our studio. The staff is all very kind and knowledgeable which trust me is a very good thing. Dance shoes can get confusing! There are at least three different kind of tap shoes! \n\nDee's also has costume rentals so if you ever need a crazy costume at the last minute Dee's can help you out with that too!", "business_id": "qFLjQyq7HVAY7LN5Srwy_w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qBAaWZxyuFnSZU0NzFlNDw", "review_id": "IJ4gYVpFUWw1fKeP-KrsUg", "text": "I guess this place would be okay if they know you.\nIf you're not in their computer,forget about buying shoes here.\nIt doesn't matter if you know your size in a particular brand,they still won't sell them to you without making a specific appointment...\nReally?You're a retail location with an unlocked door;allowing the public in,but you need an appointment to buy stock shoes????\nOr,did you just not want to sell to me?\nI realize I'm not your typical demographic,but understand you lost an almost 200.00 sale in the first place,in the second place,I will never be back,nor will I sing any praises to any other dancers looking for shoes or anything else.\nMaybe you have all the clientelle you need.\nIf that's the case,lock your fucking door and only allow in whatever chosen few you deem worthy.\nIt's a shame Phoenix is so limited in certain areas that shop keepers can come up with insane ridiculous rules because they know they corner the market on specific goods.\nI realize some might say\"oh,but these are special dance shoes and must be fitted properly\"..I get that...If someone had never been fitted,worn or bought prior....\nBut I knew what I was looking for as well as the size.\nIf that is the case as well,they sell them online...\nDo I need to make an appointment to buy them online too?????\nUseless bullshit.\nOh,PS; I did go elsewhere and was able to purchase what I needed with no goddamn appointment,no hassle and no princess attitude.\nI ended up buying more than just the shoes,which is why I can say that you lost an almost 200.00 sale...\nI was in and out in less than half an hour as well.\nIf Macy's demanded appointments to buy clothes,everyone would be running around naked.\nThat's probably not  attractive as reality that you might imagine...", "business_id": "qFLjQyq7HVAY7LN5Srwy_w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gJ3neu7zF9a8wi-fUV0zIw", "review_id": "YzRmmgAkuypg_MrsOLoLhw", "text": "Thank you Jamie for the great customer service.\n\nI had come into the store on a Saturday to buy dance tights.  The next day I found out that the tights I had purchased for the shoot were the wrong kind.  I called the store around noon shortly after they opened to see if they had the style and size that I needed.  The woman on the other end checked and confirmed that they did.  I wasn't sure if I would have time to make it by the store that day so I just thanked her for checking.  I didn't ask her to hold them or anything.  \n\nAn hour later I decided that I needed the tights for the shoot.  When I went into the store, Jamie saw me looking at tights and said, \"Did you call about the nude fishnets? I set them up here for you just in case.\"  NIce!  She opened the package and let me stretch them to check them out and make sure they were the right kind.  I ended up choosing a different pair based off her suggestion and I love them!  She exchanged the tights I had purchased the previous day with no trouble.\n\nI noticed that there are some lousy reviews of this location.  I would say that my visit on Saturday was average, but when I returned the next day Jamie provided really great service and based off of that, I would return.  Thank you for your help, Jamie!", "business_id": "qFLjQyq7HVAY7LN5Srwy_w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JnUar1FxmoUaZc-l0DT_Tg", "review_id": "nakGpi3As-Ev3MIubdDMcA", "text": "Do not go here. Horrible costumer service. Return policy from the dark ages...even on unopened nonpersonal item bought just hours before. Surprised they think that they can still treat people this way when there are so many other wonderful options.", "business_id": "qFLjQyq7HVAY7LN5Srwy_w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UlSXE56DSRfc2A5MmxeE4g", "review_id": "dk5na1X-pzdR3vooZmS7aQ", "text": "Just had a wonderful experience at Dee's. They were very understanding of my daughters body shape and fitting her into a leo that fit her beautifully and left her feeling confident. Could not have asked for more-", "business_id": "qFLjQyq7HVAY7LN5Srwy_w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "drS3ZN6-zA3sr5WM2fG5tQ", "review_id": "YUlTnil3xJObTqTv61ED-g", "text": "I would say this place is average. Customer service was good. The selection of dance wear was pretty good. It seems like they might get new shipments every few days.\n\nI will disagree with their return policy which is why the few stars less. There is no refund  even on unworn things. It's either exchange or store credit. Just not a fan of that policy.", "business_id": "qFLjQyq7HVAY7LN5Srwy_w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F9AdWUdCSnS1kYCD030xdg", "review_id": "ACo-F7pbWCpFmqF_89p5Og", "text": "Had my trans serviced on my work vehicle. Fair price. No attempt at trying to up sell me.  I have been going to kens since 1987", "business_id": "VBKa5uOmDBzfyWy-SsoaKw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xXxoYIsbfXFK8BKndCcnZg", "review_id": "fN5gndozvmG5PxB25yHteg", "text": "I found Ken's place through my regular mechanic (John's Super Service on McDowell) because John's doesn't do tranny work. Ken's did a replacement\ntransmission on my old  Grand Caravan and called me when they found something else wrong, for permission to fix. The price was reasonable and never had a problem. Recently, I purchased another used van (the Caravan gone to the Dodge graveyard in the Sky!) and I took it to them for a transmission check, They told me exactly what was wrong, suggested on things to fix now and when I could afford it, and didn't charge me a dime. They even gave me a ride home and picked me up when they were done, without me asking.  This is one of the BEST shops in town, hands down: honest, fair priced, reliable, and friendly. Don't gamble--go by what others say (and YES I read the bad review too, everyone has an Off Day!)  Thanks John for recommending and THANKS KEN for running such a great place!", "business_id": "VBKa5uOmDBzfyWy-SsoaKw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xFN7YLxaSRuA4xWQd2DVWQ", "review_id": "3Gn-0BCF82y7I__dG3_Duw", "text": "No complaints here!  I was in California when my clutch started making horrible noises.  I made it home and these guys replaced my throw-out bearing and clutch in 1-day.  My husband called around - these guys were competively priced.  Service & time was fantastic.  Driving my truck now (163,000 miles) and the clutch feels great.  \nThey advised that they do ALL mechanical repairs too!!!  \n\nOh, and this was the SECOND vechicle we've brought here.  My husband brought an old truck in here about 7 years ago and was satisfied back then.  This place has been around a long time.  Hopefully we won't need to be back, but if need be, we have their #.", "business_id": "VBKa5uOmDBzfyWy-SsoaKw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Enqfw0hnxFV2oZv7dD4Tew", "review_id": "UpTvNRNnPtl749ThGsP3tg", "text": "My transmission was slipping in my truck and I researched shops on YELP and stumbled across Kens. From the moment we called them, they were nothing but helpful, honest, friendly, and very knowledgeable. Their price was significantly lower than the rest (about 20 other shops that we called) and they included a warranty. I got my truck back and it is running like a champ! I am so very pleased and will recommend them to any family member or friend. Phil was wonderful to work with and Ken was great too!", "business_id": "VBKa5uOmDBzfyWy-SsoaKw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "0N0ngSQ8Njxfuvdxm1RpFA", "review_id": "Q003vOi2hfnu8XBjsusEsw", "text": "My first \"6 star\" review goes to Flowerama. \n\nLet's start by saying I was hesitant to choose Flowerama for our wedding flowers based on their signage. Yeah, I know. But lure me in...! However, let me tell you fellow readers, ignore the building and GO IN. It's well beyond worth it. \n\nI met with (unfortunately  \"former\" manager Shannon) who had worked there forever and really knew her stuff. She was so amazingly knowledgeable! I'm no flower expert, but I know quality. I set up an appointment for the next week for my husband and I to sit down with her to place our order. (Lucky girl, huh? Most future spouses steer clear of assisting with flower duty). \n\nWe arrive and she is ready to roll. Has the books set at a cozy side table. Now, I have odd requests. I'm not what one would call a \"traditional\" person. We wanted to place an order for table flowers (3 tall per vase per table) for 30 or so tables, and bouquets of wildflowers as a gift for all female patrons at our reception with our vows (from a song) tied around them. She knew everything in season- what would work, what wouldn't and how we could arrange them. \n\n*HERE comes my 6th star: I wanted 7 flowers per bouquet. Well, my flower knowledge was lacking more than I thought, because this would have cost more than my dress! So what does Shannon and the Flowerama staff do? Talk me down to 3 gorgeous flowers that tied up in absolute beauty with the EXACT look I wanted. That's customer service, folks. I would have paid the initial amount without hesitation, as I wanted them to be full and pretty. Flowerama saw my vision and made it happen saving us almost 1,700 dollars...without me even asking how to decrease the overall cost ! That's a \"personal\" level of service I have never seen. \n\nThank you SO MUCH for going the extra mile. Every single flower was in mint condition and gave me tears. A wedding day is a big deal and I had ZERO stress over the breathtaking flowers they provided. \n\nTalk about a company who really does care. \n\nI just called to verify information and spoke to the owner David Jones to verify name information for this review. What a stand up guy who does truly have down home values and a passion for customer service. They have proven it isn't all about the money. \n\nThanks for being honest and not trying to \"make a giant profit\" off someone trying to make a day so special. For listening to what we said and making it happen. \n(I will post pics when able from a different computer) \n\n\"Little girl I have found love, the kind that old folks all speak of. And no poet can dress it up with fancy words. It is patient, it is kind, it forgives and it is blind. And it cannot break no matter what you've heard\" \n-Levi Lowrey \n\n(Tied with raffia around our perfect bouquets)", "business_id": "Io2Sfu_waJsTjY6g8WTK1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KLekdmo4FdNnP0huUhzZNw", "review_id": "j_hDAQMkCDSD5BDfTJqbsw", "text": "My husband has been buying me flowers for many years and all from Flowerama- this location. He has forged a relationship with them and I am the one that benefits from that. He is loyal to them and I have enjoyed everything that he has brought from loose roses to full gorgeous arrangements. If you are looking for a shop- give them a try.", "business_id": "Io2Sfu_waJsTjY6g8WTK1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KLekdmo4FdNnP0huUhzZNw", "review_id": "bAIVD4mFHhtb_PVylnIQLw", "text": "They have changed owners and we do not go there. They do not go out of their way to help you in a crunch. No need for them with so many other places to choose from.", "business_id": "Io2Sfu_waJsTjY6g8WTK1w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "ZRHEIQV2FWJxbApSKFxGOg", "text": "Ah, my old Alma Mater.  When I went there, there were students who's parents had graduated from here.  Some of them had the same teachers.  It was nice to find a place in North Phoenix with some history to it.  While in no way was my time there idealic, it was pretty great if you wanted it to be.  Lots of activities. Huge campus.   But it was not only big enough that you could find good stuff - but you could find the bad stuff too.  \n\nOne brother went 7 yrs after me.  He found it to be similar, but with a much larger \"rough\" crowd.  Then again, it's the crowd he went for so who's to say for sure? He did say that he felt like there less \"cliques\" and more \"groups\" of people - grouped generally socio-economically of course.  Though that's often what cliques were but he swore it was different.\n\nMy next brother went there 8 years after him - just stopped going a year ago.  His experience and mine were shockingly different.  The campus was so huge he felt a bit lost in it all - not lost going to classes but lost to the teachers. Teachers here, like in many schools, were struggling with kids who didn't speak the language well.   Class sizes had gotten a bit out of control in the core classes.  They went from shoving 8 different periods into a day to transitioning to 6 period Blocks which was definately an improvment, but may have come too late for some kids.  From my side, it felt like they were just fumbling desperately to find solutions to their many issues.  \n\nDuring this whole time though, one of their consistently great things they offered was their pre-school program.  Students in their 1st semester learned all about child development, then in their 2nd semester they actually run a 1/2 day pre-school class.  This is both a low cost alternative for parents in the area, it's also been really inspiring for many of the students.  I know folks who participated in that that went on to open their own child care facility - and others who swear it was what made them stick to \"Protection\" their whole lives.  Neither one bad solutions.  They also have a pretty good Fine Arts program.  Though they have fewer plays now than when I went there, I hear they are still pretty good.  \n\nBut they have one of the worst ever mascots.  The PV Trojans.  Made all those classic school pride lines kinda dirty. \"Just can't hide that Trojan pride.\" - always inspired some giggles.  Oh well.  Go Trojans!", "business_id": "jNS0oWMju3PyOHkMDcv02A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "akmkd_2iLRrbOyPBfYLN0A", "review_id": "OtoumFd8NnqVoAdBh1p80A", "text": "\"Fuck you all, we hope you die.\nThat's the Trojan Battle Cry!\"\nWow, I can not believe someone Yelp'ed PV. \n My freshman year, my science teacher was arrested from embezzling from the strip joint she owned. We then had a different teacher every couple of weeks for the first half of the year. When we finally got a permanent teacher, the damage was done. The kids had no connection or respect for any teacher who walked in the door anymore.\n  The year I graduated, there were 3000 students and over 1000 in my graduating class. We often had 40+ kids in one classroom. \nMan, I hated this school. When I first started on the Bell Rd Campus, we referred to it as PV Prison because of the tall, iron, spiked gates and security in golf carts patrolling the campus for potential escapees. I remember, before they briefly closed the campus for renovations, a girl falling through the auditorium wall, and pieces of the ceiling falling on peoples heads before they condemned it. After 2 years at this location, they suddenly closed the campus and opened the new campus on Union Hills, the campus that was to become North Canyon.\n They built the new campus with the intention of having both schools open, but as more and more buildings kept falling apart, they decided to shut down PV and re-open it under the same name on the new campus. \n They spent a shit-ton fuck load of money on a super high-tech theater, in return for letting it be used for official Gov't events,  that no one new how to use. This was one of the best things about it. I was one of the few people who could run the sound and lights and got out of class frequently because of it. \n I remember making a video with Casey about an art show the school was having and not being allowed to air it on the morning video announcements because we used the phrase \"come out of the closet\" and they thought the phrase might be offensive. Then, that same week, the football team had a video where they all pretended to be gay, talking with lisps and flailing limp wrists. When I went to the office to ask what the fuck, they told me that football players didn't need approval for anything they did. I remember my friend being expelled for missing too much school due to chicken pox and a mother not well enough to call her in. I, of course, seemed invisible to the system. I ditched class often, and it never showed on my record at all. I remember when Miss Lee dressed as a hard rocker with tattoo's for halloween and the administrators making her change it because the costume was a bad influence. I remember my friends boyfriend being suspended because they searched his car for drugs (on an anonymous tip) and found a box cutter in his trunk he used for work which he kept in his trunk because he went to work straight from school.  I remember testing out of highschool classes before freshman year, yet being subjected to 4 years of bullshit. I am pretty sure it was PVUSD that was the inspiration for the movie \"Pump Up the Volume\", which was filmed in the general area.\n  When I quit the softball team, the coach/school councilor kept sending people to pull me out of class to try to talk me into playing again. When we took pictures for the badminton team, we didn't have enough uniforms for the entire team. \n I felt like I was in some prison or some high security mental facility. In fact, when my mom visited the new campus, she was horrified there were no windows and they used the drab, grey/blue colors they use in mental hospitals she had worked in to keep the patients calm. I never had a chemistry class. My two history classes consisted of a teacher who spent one entire year talking about Shakespear, and another who said that \"The slaves did not have it so bad\".  My Biology book was so old, it had my friends mothers name in it from 20 years earlier, AND same friends mother warned me against my Biology teacher, Mr. H__. \"If he ever tells you to stay after class by yourself.. DON'T.\"  \n \nThe Good Things I Remember -\n Mrs. Toal [sp?], a very good, and supportive, English teacher. Miss Lee, the best photography/video teacher ever and always had the best Halloween costumes. Hanging out at lunch under a tree with the boy we called Rico Suave who said he lived in a box and would tell stories about the Horny Lady. Sneaking off campus to go to Barrows Pizza. My friends  wearing cut out Trojan condom boxes pinned to their shirt at the forced \"spirit assemblies\" and chanting our own spirit chant of \"Fuck you all we hope you die, that's the Trojan battle cry\".\n\n Time has a way of blurring the past, and making it less icky. Yet, my sister is a teacher at North Canyon, and a few years back I went and visited her on campus. The second I stepped into the main building, I felt sick to my stomach. Literally. \n I hear they have made improvements since I graduated, and I hope so. I don't want my niece and nephew forced to survive another drone factory.", "business_id": "jNS0oWMju3PyOHkMDcv02A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Kkz3_bpUzA3nIHGp1GWUgw", "review_id": "qZ50Iq0YUwLPKSk7hKGHBQ", "text": "Mornings are terrible trying to get in  and out of the parking lots!", "business_id": "jNS0oWMju3PyOHkMDcv02A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AWNHzn4IeFtBlD3s32OFpw", "review_id": "eg-NqQ9JoW5ek7vclYLnlA", "text": "I graduated from PVHS in 1976, the Bicentennial year! Moved to Phoenix (and into PVHS) near the end of my sophomore year, 1974. By comparison, the high school I left (in Wisconsin) and the school I came to (PV) were opposite ends of a coin.\n\n1. There aren't any cowboys in Wisconsin. In contrast, I got to describing PV as \"6,000 cowboys and the Drama Club.\" And I wasn't far off. \n2. None of the required reading in my high school in Wisconsin (Slaughterhouse 5 by Vonnegut and Siddhartha by Hesse, for example) we even AVAILABLE in the PV library. I remember asking about those titles and the librarian called them \"smut\" and seemed offended that I would ask. (If found out that if you wanted to read those books you had to take classes from Mrs. Alderman, who was the best English teacher EVER. She just passed in 2011 at age 97. )\n3. The quality of education in Wisconsin, on a scale of 1-10, was 12. Here, they were happy to teach at a level of about 6. \n4. Smoking at both high schools was not allowed but people did it anyway. Smokeless tobacco though? In Wisconsin nobody'd even HEARD of it. Out here, it was Cowboy Candy! Guys were spittin' that shit all over campus.\n5. You could bring a knife to school and wear it on your belt and nobody cared. In Wisconsin, nobody even thought about doing that.\n6. By coming to PV I managed to get through high school without ever writing a \"term paper,\" because none of my teachers ever asked for them. In Wisconsin I couldn't have avoided it.\n7. The study hall was a great advancement out here, compared to the cafeteria used in Wisconsin. PV's study hall was a separate building with a very small room you could actually study in. The rest of the building was filled with air hockey machines, pool tables, a snack bar and a stereo playing whatever albums kids brought in to play. \n8. I will say that the English department down here had it all over my Wisconsin HS, because you could take classes based on types of literature. I took Science Fiction, Humor in Literature and other interesting classes.\n9. In Wisconsin,the drinking age was 18, which means seniors and teachers frequently socialized at the same bars. This led to odd situations, to be sure, but nobody went to jail for it. In AZ at that time drinking age was 19. That didn't keep the occasional teacher and student from commingling, but nobody cared. It was a different time.", "business_id": "jNS0oWMju3PyOHkMDcv02A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5BcGO0g6TvYs22GysFJ6lQ", "review_id": "vXKRPeY-yqVc5FNjtVZqYw", "text": "I've received great service every time I use their drive through, which makes getting my clothes less of a chore.  I believe they have coupons inside the location, and some on their website as well to save a little $.", "business_id": "yb5rhsIWcbY6Tg5URZvi0w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cUm8z7pY9Q0a5a8truNaMQ", "review_id": "1KnR1KmWg6ZGyhCG9JZyxA", "text": "I dropped off a brand new pair of slacks to be cleaned and pressed.  When I picked them up, one of the hooks on the front flap had been torn off and the flap was ripped beyond repair.  I brought the pants back the next day they apologized and then denied responsibility.  They said, \"how do we know you didn't bring them to us that way or that it happened after you picked the pants up\".  Never, ever go there.", "business_id": "yb5rhsIWcbY6Tg5URZvi0w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9DYasJE3TtxptCcsZAyg1A", "review_id": "j0T1a7E9kXSMzPgbGGsx1w", "text": "After 14 years of taking my clothing here I am starting to notice a trend that's brought much unhappiness.  For the past few months, Pat's on greenway and Tatum have ruined a few articles of clothing. The first was a new white shirt that had come back with black grease all over the bottom of the shirt. Its the kind of grease that looks like the stuff you would use on a machine to lube the working parts. The second garment was a Tommy Bahama silk shirt. Again with the grease, but this time large bleach spots all over  the back. Lastly, a few if my wife's dresses... bleach spots all over. I really wish this cleaner would figure out their issues or else I need to go somewhere else.", "business_id": "yb5rhsIWcbY6Tg5URZvi0w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yrXCDuHsWLt14ql-aLOCYg", "review_id": "9f2Z54Sp8TbPleDIFpiGag", "text": "Excellent service. I was very happy with my gel nails. They people who work here are VERY friendly and nice and made me feel welcome. Their prices are more than reasonable too. I've been to some very fancy nail places and some not so much in the way of ambience. This one is not too shabby, but the attention to detail while doing my nails was exceptional, and the fact that they didn't rip me off or try to add extra charges on (like most nail places do) made me feel that they were honest and clear about their pricing. A gel manicure for $20 I was sure there was going to be some kind of extra charge but there was not. Keep it simple and fair, way to go! :) \n\nPS. I also noticed she used what looked brand new tools. Either that or they were just very very clean. Another Plus for this place. I'm glad I came here. I will definitely be back.", "business_id": "s95NaXxrHSmX52FyElH8aw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3bovUXSPAHqURhxIEri0DA", "review_id": "OSBZ09HVflItENqJyx12Wg", "text": "Great pedicure in a nice, clean shop.  Reasonable price too.", "business_id": "s95NaXxrHSmX52FyElH8aw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SdatOTVxuQNY4AQx_xNkgw", "review_id": "XJ9g2_7OKGo1Jb13zwAjsA", "text": "How on gods green earth does this place have 5 stars? I had the worse experience today and would never, ever recommend this place to anyone. \n\n1. They had extreme police videos on Spike tv on full blast the whole time. I always bring my kindle to nail salons to read while I get my pedicure and could not concentrate at all because the volume was so loud. \n\nThe women who was doing my mani and gel pedi was way more concerned with the tv than my nails, to the point that she cut me while trimming my cuticles. I had to tell her that I was bleeding before she even noticed, she had literally just been watching the tv for about 30 seconds WHILE USING A SHARP OBJECT ON ME!!! \n\nI dont know about any of you, but when I go to a nail salon I want to relax a little bit, not listen to sirens, gun shots or a narrator talk about how long people will be in prison for trying to kill their husband... maybe I am crazy though? \n\n2. The gel manicure itself was horrible, 4 of my fingers have polish along the back of my nail bed and my pinky does not have any polish along one side. I tried telling the women while was doing the mani, but she just kept shaking her head and say it was fine, I am pretty sure she did not understand me. \n\n3. After she was done, I politely said \"I am very unhappy, this is not the type of manicure I am used to.\" She said, that she thought that they looked great and acted as though I was crazy. All the workers at this point started talking and the owner came over. She was young, and clearly lacked experience in customer service. She did not offer to fix them and said I had to pay. I gave her my credit card and told her I would never be back. \n\n\nHORRIBLE!!!!!", "business_id": "s95NaXxrHSmX52FyElH8aw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DY-U7c0451pUs25p_AhUgQ", "review_id": "1x1rYT9EuCKt59jXMWzWdg", "text": "My niece recommended this place when I asked her where she got her set done.  I was pleased that the nail technician asked me a lot of questions about how I wanted my nails done before just doing her own thing.  You would be surprised at how many salons do that :/  Anyways... the prices are great and they do a lot more than just nails.  I would recommend this place to anyone who needs a good acrylic nail place.", "business_id": "s95NaXxrHSmX52FyElH8aw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NqcLDh324mINcicHKspQaA", "review_id": "AtDkr0m2Pu6gFC8nVdzC2Q", "text": "Recently had some auto work done.  Prices charged are well within range if you compare them to repairpal.com.  Any dealer will be exponentially well above any repair average costs!\n\nStandard warranty is 1 year on parts and 3 months labor.  They will try to sell you on providing 1 year labor for around $20 extra.", "business_id": "rtzWtF_2D73oHP1WoqGaAg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DKHwHJEl7Iv3HqjsAO9WiA", "review_id": "ukJBd1uYqG44H09KVQJbQQ", "text": "I went into this location yesterday and stood around for 20 min waiting to be helped. Finally got tired of waiting and went personally to the garage and found 1 guy doing work and the other off on his phone texting. I explained how i had been waiting and what the issue was with my car. All this for him to tell me to go see Matthew. Matthew was no where in site! Ugh finally said screw everyone and ill just tow my car home. This location will never receive my business.", "business_id": "rtzWtF_2D73oHP1WoqGaAg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fAdgq2a-vT0nwCtlCPwcWw", "review_id": "RDIriyRIW_qUxPVrJoO5pw", "text": "I had a wonderful experience last night!\nI received a flat tire a few nights ago and couldn't find a single place open to do the repair. Pep Boys is open until 9 so I headed there. I had been to Pep Boys in Philadelphia so they were able to see that I was a rewards member and I would qualify for a free tire repair if the repair was standard (not in the side). They were able to do the repair right then and I was on my way free of charge.\nI had a little bit of trouble tracking someone down to help me in the beginning but once it got started everything ran smoothly. They even came in and gave me an update half way through!", "business_id": "rtzWtF_2D73oHP1WoqGaAg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HPxji3cX5H460ECCgtnGHw", "review_id": "k1mOXRL0RtSvJ0M4NrDUhA", "text": "I arrived at 8:55a, five minutes before my oil change reservation.  A gentleman at the service counter said he would be right with me and when he finished up he asked how he could help.  I told him I had a reservation for an oil change at 9.  He got all my info and directed me to the waiting room.  I asked how long it would take.  He said that they would be pulling may car into the garage and that it should be done in \"no time.\"\n\nAfter waiting 45 minutes my vehicle still had not been moved from spot I parked in when I arrived at the shop.  Work had, however, begun on the vehicles belonging to the two gentleman that arrived after me.  I questioned the manager about the situation and assure me it was a mistake and apologized.  Whatever.\n\nSince I knew I would still be there for a while, I cruised around the store to pass the time.  I had a question about some of the car wash/wax products, so I asked an associate for help.  He had no product knowledge and was unable to explain the differences between the products despite the significant price difference.  He realized I was annoyed with his lack of useful information and explained that he had a \"crappy car\" so he didn't use and of the wash and wax products.  Whatever.\n\nFinally, at 1030a, my vehicle was ready.  They get two starts for completing the service, but that is it.  I will not return to this location.", "business_id": "rtzWtF_2D73oHP1WoqGaAg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V9H5Un58vehbzblryFTvEw", "review_id": "jU4W4PWYr9Mtdc88Cc5F8A", "text": "This location does not even deserve one star. Will give them a star so I can write a review.\n\nI have been going to this place for about 16 years. The first 14 years the service was ok. Close to my home and they have convient hours. I would give them 3 stars for the first 14 years. \n\nPast two years they changed the management and it shows in the service. Many things have gone wrong with this Pep Boys location the past few visits. Will NEVER go to this location again. Dont feel like explaining the issues I had cause there are too many and I get irriatated. So many other places to choose from. Looking forward to trying a new garage. No way will they be worse than this location. \n\nA couple of friends feel the same way. Just from us this location is going to lose a lot of business.", "business_id": "rtzWtF_2D73oHP1WoqGaAg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pf0EMVQ2dbPt_3qu7wwSAw", "review_id": "BHifeabFL0lchqixMWdvKQ", "text": "Okay i don't even know where to start... i have been going to this Pep Boys since forever because it is right down the street. But, so I've been told, they changed the management 2 years ago, and it REALLY shows in their service. i was just there today, and i don't care to go into detail because i'm going to get upset again, but basically, the service is SLOW,they are just rude and don't want to take time with a PAYING COSTUMER. The service men are always messing around and they are just as useless as the people running the place inside. They messed up my warranty on my car battery and wouldn't help me change anything because the guy that sold it to me didn't work there anymore so there was \"nothing they could do about it'. AND THEN they mess up the charges at the end, and were trying to charge me $40 more than what was talked about to begin with. Idk i was just so frustrated waiting in the freezing cold waiting room and was just annoyed at all of them the whole time. Never again.", "business_id": "rtzWtF_2D73oHP1WoqGaAg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M_zzgZCs7EZGFjnNnifh1A", "review_id": "A0Wx_1MO0rCX_-SWC1kO9Q", "text": "One word SLOW appointments are worthless. You arrive 15 minutes early and get in 45 minutes late. They say 45 minutes to an hour it takes 2 hours.", "business_id": "rtzWtF_2D73oHP1WoqGaAg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SCdlRzRSZcj6NzhtzynaYw", "review_id": "ttkBhLNhnGop-qUzNW2lGg", "text": "Went in for a simple battery purchase and swap. Prices were very reasonable. I was quoted 45-60 minutes for them to replace the battery. I drove away from the garage 14 minutes after I walked in the front door. It was a very pleasant experience and I appreciated the fact that they really hustled to take care of the replacement quickly. This was one of the best experiences I've had getting any kind of service on my car.", "business_id": "rtzWtF_2D73oHP1WoqGaAg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A1D84JXibvLN2QQ5SK35qw", "review_id": "yxm-Vg2dEKxJaYlyiPedjQ", "text": "bought tires a few years ago and they said they would be in in 2 days when in and not there and that happen 2 more times. then they finally got it on about 3 weeks later i hit a nail close to my side wall and the tire had less than 100 miles. they decided they could patch it. i also go the road hazard warranty. about 4 months later i hit a nail 2 inches from were the other nail was equivalent to. they said they would give me a premium tire.  walked out and never went back. so the moral of my storie is, if its going to cost them money then there going to try to do it for cheaper if its going to cost you money then your going to have to pay top dollar", "business_id": "rtzWtF_2D73oHP1WoqGaAg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L55Cx6OFH8pvykYJPDn__w", "review_id": "NX0OffrsS8_16Ned4yy0Cw", "text": "I have tire sizes that are hard to find in stock.. they had four at a good price.  When I came in, he had them pulled and ready and quoted 2-3 hours.  I received a call right in that time frame that it was ready.  I printed a coupon from their website, without reading the vague fine print...  I thought that there was going to be an issue when presented, because the computer didn't accept it and the manager had to be called over.  He took a little bit of time having to research the coupon details but in the end he gave me the discount.  The two gentleman that helped me that day were kind, friendly, and asked me to review them on Yelp after shaking my hand.  They seem genuinely interested in doing a good job and wanted me to spread the word for them!  So.. I kept my word.", "business_id": "rtzWtF_2D73oHP1WoqGaAg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "thdVzCfKx-DV0zYWqId3pw", "review_id": "eI70gg3j4C7WLA6-k8ih6w", "text": "I can't rate the service department, but I did enjoy pretty good customer service in the store itself.\n\nI walked in the door and was greeted by a salesperson.  I told him I needed a headlight bulb that would fit a 2008 Mazda 3.  He looked up the answer on his computer, walked me back to the section of the store where bulbs are stocked, and grabbed the cheapest one that worked with my car.  The guy was really friendly, even giving me the impression that he could have talked my ear off for another hour or two if I would let him.  He also didn't try too hard to convince me to have the bulb installed by the store after I said I could do it myself (it's one of the few things other than pumping gas, and changing a windshield wiper blade, that I know I can do on my own).  I also like when some one knows that \"no\" means \"no.\"\n\nSure, he was just doing his job.  But nowadays it's getting more rear to see people get the small details right when it comes to helping customers.", "business_id": "rtzWtF_2D73oHP1WoqGaAg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z1akpMkvrHTXwKdVnZKLNg", "review_id": "lol4-Ln_jdP3pXjinW4cEg", "text": "Terrible service experience! I went in to buy some tires, so I was waiting at the tire service counter with one person in front of me and another behind me. The advisor who was helping the person in front of me said to me I'll be with you in just a moment sir, at which I nodded and said that's fine. Well after about 10 mins I am still waiting... now the person in front of me is outside the store with the advisor, I am at the counter waiting for help, one person behind me. While I am at tbe counter, another advisor walks up to the person behind me and says how can I help you, and took them to another service counter. The person behind me was foreign, and obviously didn't get that what she was doing was rude behavior, however the Service Advisor should have! I waited 5 more minutes to no avail, I left the store, they lost a sale. Very unprofessional, I will not go here again.", "business_id": "rtzWtF_2D73oHP1WoqGaAg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 7, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "FHDI8M5sm6lrZXNUBZAOfA", "review_id": "zA7SGveNjVuPtMk4AZDD4w", "text": "I'll admit I'm a little sad I don't get the \"First to Review\" badge and that last reviewer prompted or rather reminded me that I must give this place a stellar rating.\n\nMy fried got married here in November and the setting was absolutely gorgeous. Because the wedding was smaller in size, it took place in the courtyard by the fountain. We were surrounded by greenery, wood carvings and stone statues. It was very comfortable and felt completely secluded from the rest of Arizona. Who could tell that we were in the middle of a flat residential area? No one.\n\nThe bridesmaid room was adorable, and now I know how I want to style my house if I ever have one. The staff was very friendly and laid back. Though I haven't been to many weddings in the Valley, this is the best venue I could possibly recommend. It isn't cheap, but they do have several pricing options - this reception was at a differnt venue to avoid the setup/breakdown and table/linens rental costs. \n\nAll in all it was beautiful and perfect.", "business_id": "o9RdxU-kRtPQMeXUTnggNQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sq5_a8ViavwYluC1TzU2Ew", "review_id": "I0Mv66G2u5hcPRYYWUzrRw", "text": "I cant give this place 5 stars because I didnt use their service so I cant say how it was. I did visit it though while looking for my wedding venue and it was by far the most beautiful place I saw. It was extremely out of my budget though.", "business_id": "o9RdxU-kRtPQMeXUTnggNQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-MN057te_2rwqh-cdCafaQ", "review_id": "MS-lEPf3iN3mWXBr_goJYg", "text": "Absolutely beautiful location that is ideal for special events.  A wedding was the reason for my visit and the coordinator was really helpful.  The bride's room is perfect for the entire party.  There are several different areas for the guests to wander and explore.  I would definitely recommend this place to a friend.", "business_id": "o9RdxU-kRtPQMeXUTnggNQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6IrKMXmBE1t1w7iJ4EZ1wg", "review_id": "NhMLr1h5nBsLbZ2vrxaVwA", "text": "Eclectic wedding venue, made famous by the magic of television!\n----------\nAs soon as we saw this place on an episode of \"4 weddings,\" we were excited to come here for a friend's wedding.\n\nInteresting, eclectic place for a wedding venue -- located at the end of a dead-end street, with a gravel parking area to boot, but nevertheless it certainly had a unique charm. \n\nThe central courtyard had an awesome fountain, which provided a soothing \"babbling brook\" background to the wedding ceremony.\nThe bar area was uniquely decorated to look as rustic as possible (with random knickknacks such as a \"siempre coca cola\" sign, and a sign that warns you to \"be aware of poker players and loose women.\"  A frozen margarita machine and various well liquors round out the selection.\nI wasn't a big fan of the inner tree-lined courtyard - it literally smelled moldy\nThe bathroom all the way at front of property, which meant walking outside during a torrential downpour that evening.\nThe food was from one of three authorized caterers.  Although the roast pig was tender and delicious, the chicken breast was dry (as expected), and strangely, they served potsticker shooters at the end, which tasted rather bland.\n\nCertainly more interesting than your typical hotel banquet hall!", "business_id": "o9RdxU-kRtPQMeXUTnggNQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ejFUIpg-8192OSJyY9Uc4A", "review_id": "e_dZ9_CUsTh5oNVY8sPxRA", "text": "This place was extremely beautiful!  I went there for my friend's wedding. Just learned that they couldn't hire Jazz at this place because of the houses next to the fence.  That was the only con about this place.  Overall, it was really nice and enjoy the enivornment very much.", "business_id": "o9RdxU-kRtPQMeXUTnggNQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JREdbG7PKiDPmMj2PcUxiA", "review_id": "QIih3U8fgeDDKk92BdZohQ", "text": "I really didn't know what to expect.  We were here for a wedding.  The location was so tranquil and inviting.  I think an absolutely perfect place for a wedding.  The staff was courteous and efficient.  As a guest, we had absolutely no complaints.  Food, drink and service were all fit for a queen.  \n\nThank you.", "business_id": "o9RdxU-kRtPQMeXUTnggNQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UrB8PyD7VBGc9rMXGpv8SQ", "review_id": "GGCV0nHTYZTU2IBQz8l6wQ", "text": "Amazing venue!  From the decor, space, organization, and location to the great coordinating by Tasha, this place was great. We were married in January and from beginning to end, we knew this was the right venue for us. We looked at up to 8 places and this was easily the winner. Tasha made the planning so stress free and was always friendly to work with. You can tell she enjoys her job. The venue has a beautiful and rustic feel with hundreds of candles and trees to provide shade. The inside area is very intimate and something you have to see to believe", "business_id": "o9RdxU-kRtPQMeXUTnggNQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OR1ift7_9OHEU0z0Gagn4g", "review_id": "fTja7Y5e938sfJIvBKsDoQ", "text": "We got married here yesterday.  It was beautiful and everyone loved the venue.  Tasha was great to work with and there are just so many cool places to take pictures.  We did a morning ceremony in late April.  The only complaint I have is that where we had the ceremony (center courtyard) had only 50% shade.  The groom's side was empty because everyone was huddled around the shady south side.  I love living close to here so I can sneak a peek when I'm out walking the dogs.", "business_id": "o9RdxU-kRtPQMeXUTnggNQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aLV-hFhsOFBFUp0EVwrjug", "review_id": "2SeZL0tGnAVp4oyi3iXriA", "text": "The  staff is so friendly! I love that They are all inclusive options. Makes wedding planning so easy", "business_id": "o9RdxU-kRtPQMeXUTnggNQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JSdFL6LPRPXEmBLc3EnvUg", "review_id": "QSTevPsHwP4qZoPH0AsnGQ", "text": "I just attended a wedding here in early June. DO NOT BOOK it in the heat of the summer! Even though the fountains' ambiance gave it that babbling brook sound, it did nothing to offset the heat. I was amazed no one passed out! They tried fans on the sides but they blew so hard, no one could sit near them or hear anything.And even though we were moved into the reception area after 1/1/2 hours of pictures, the room never cooled off enough with the amount of attendees..To make matters worse, after the cake was cut, we were asked to relocate back outside for dancing so the staff could clean up. It was still over 100 degrees out there at 9 p.m.! If you are going to spend that  kind of money in the summer months in Phoenix, go with an all air conditioned venue for the guests to enjoy.And there were only two  female bathrooms available for guests to use, so there were lines often.\nNow on the positive,the garden was very nice although the roof of the reception area was dirty and made it appear dark.I will rate the food as o.k.because they ran out of lamb kabobs,one of the three meats offered along with chicken kabobs and roast beef , the salad was a bit wilted, most likely due to the heat ,and some of the other dishes were dry. and finally, the mashed potatoes they served were instant.I did not dare try the sushi table in that heat.The staff was excellent, very attentive,polite and pleasant. They were working very hard the entire time.", "business_id": "o9RdxU-kRtPQMeXUTnggNQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Rbo3iLTQWHP4xEcYnEU9pg", "review_id": "lWP8taY0upbQvWcqK9SzJw", "text": "This place is beautiful!. I bet it looks a whole lot better when it is not 120 degrees outside in the middle of summer. My friend got married here over the weekend and I have to say it was a beautiful place full of neat trees, plants, palms, waterfalls and more. The people that are putting it on were all very nice and helpful and it ran smooth. I would will certainly be going back when it is not so hot out to try an enjoy myself a bit more.", "business_id": "o9RdxU-kRtPQMeXUTnggNQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tpardh29iY_xc_WXqN5LbA", "review_id": "-H1f4zp-wckE31EXAVOaoQ", "text": "Looking for a unique, affordable, exclusive wedding venue, I came across Boojum Tree in a Google search. The photos and reviews enticed me to call. Tasha answered the phone and answered all my questions and provided prices right away. My husband and I had visited a few other top recommended venues, but none seemed to be the fit we were looking for (most were boring square, buildings like dance hall rentals, outdated landscaping or had to share the venue). I set an appointment and toured Boojum Tree with Tasha and fell in love with the place. The photos simply did not do it justice. It's landscape was so beautiful and filled with unique, magical character. There were several fountains, handcrafted scenery, naturally manicured plants and real coy ponds. There was an indoor tropical garden like no other, with a rainforest waterfall. It felt like a mini Sedona and tropical oasis in the midst of Phoenix. We easily decided to schedule our wedding event at Boojum Tree and signed the contract.\nEverything went smoothly on the wedding day, and Tasha was a perfect Officiant. We did have one snafu, as the photographer was taking photos of our rings on a lily pad over the fountain, my wedding band fell in! Tasha and a staff member, along with the photographer, did not hesitate to jump in and sift through the rocks, muck and fish to find it (and thank goodness it was recovered!). Our wedding day was everything we had hoped for, majestic, relaxed and unforgettable. We felt that Boojum tree has so much to offer and we just didn't want to leave! We highly recommend Boojum Tree, Tasha and staff for ANY event.", "business_id": "o9RdxU-kRtPQMeXUTnggNQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cosbiB3IZGD6-sRVbD7Thw", "review_id": "ZMrpXcgzXJtEBdTIusWiJA", "text": "i heard about Boojum Tree from a friend who attended a corporate party there. when i got engaged, we wanted to elope mostly because nothing in phoenix appealed to me for a venue. and then i decided to check out boojum tree. and i was in LOVE! \n\nwe had a very small morning wedding there and couldn't be happier with how the day turned out! Tasha and the bartending service (Set M Up) we contracted with were so accommodating. the grounds were eclectic and totally fit the theme of my wedding so i didn't need to do anything to decorate...really...but they let me bring in items to really personalize the day. \n\nthey treated us so well...even though we were having such a small event. i will forever be singing the praises of Boojum Tree. if you're looking for a unique venue for your event (wedding or otherwise) don't hesitate to call Boojum Tree!\n\noh...and...you can rent the venue by the hour for family photos if you want. there are so many wonderful backgrounds for photos! we ran out of time before we were able to shoot in front of all the backgrounds we wanted to.", "business_id": "o9RdxU-kRtPQMeXUTnggNQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Z1ytZP0PB0AjLUdBczAcDA", "review_id": "5D_TnlxnuRzoYZVMR7rfbg", "text": "One of the Valley's best kept secrets. I got married here in September 2011 and it was amazing. This venue was the prefect mix of desert rustic and beauty. Tasha the event coordinator was a dream to work with. And the vendors were amazing. I love looking at my wedding album, definitely not your typical wedding venue. This is a great place to take pictures. We even took maternity pictures at Boojum Tree. Emily Snitzer Photography had a beautiful background for pictures. Drop by and check it out, you won't regret it.", "business_id": "o9RdxU-kRtPQMeXUTnggNQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9VRz5DuDdOH2h4at-G_65g", "review_id": "Apo5p2zU5cCYVosx0YM8Cw", "text": "It is a beautiful church. While I am not a Catholic myself I attended service last Sunday and this Easter Sunday. Everyone seems nice there but I just don't particularly agree with the comment I heard about how noncatholics are not permitted to partake in communion which is the symbolic intake of the body and blood of Jesus. I believe that if a church isn't a place that a drug addict can feel welcome then it isn't a church. But if your a Catholic living in Phoenix it is a beautifully decorated church and seems to have good people. And during Lent they have the best fish fry in all or Arizona", "business_id": "kgBUBTmFtbF1oHG_eQ86BQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "UCQNrwN4_hHHTWYa8cqe_Q", "review_id": "YyKkeEU5ae-T5D3ducSxIg", "text": "Recently had my fathers memorial service here, with the help from Jean Green. I couldn't have asked for anything more! I really felt good afterwards, a beautiful church, gorgeous chapel, Rev. Greg Mengay was stiller, and the ladies who volunteered their time at the banquet room was great. Even though it was a sad day, St Joan of Arc really made it a lot easier! We used the small chapel with out knowing how many people would show up, Jean made it clear if more then hundred people showed up it would be no problem to move everything to the large chapel. After the service everyone went to the banquet room which was only about 100 feet away from the chapel. We were able to put on a slide show, play music, and was allowed to say a few words to everyone. Food and drinks were provided, and we were allowed to bring our own. Jean, thank you for your hard work.", "business_id": "kgBUBTmFtbF1oHG_eQ86BQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7F-DVLnGmC5hHPUVfSfxDw", "review_id": "_4VbYHBeRx_7Pa09RD6amA", "text": "I used to attend Mass at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church on a regular basis years ago. Yesterday, I felt it was time to return for early Sunday Mass and so happy I did. During the week, I often stop, pray & meditate in the St. Katherine Drexel Chapel - I find it to be very cathartic. Although I'm a member at another Catholic Church, I plan to attend Mass more often here at St. Joan of Arc.", "business_id": "kgBUBTmFtbF1oHG_eQ86BQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "r0NDxwwJRbE23bLE2e0_ow", "review_id": "yp68inBTawyDQJ8GQsiNiQ", "text": "I am a real estate broker and have worked with a lot of HVAC companies over the last 27 years.  Sun State is one of the best!  They are a family owned & operated business & they give tremendous service.  They will work till the job is done and will not try to overbill or do unnecessary work.  Top notch company!!!", "business_id": "ZA3Bkz4VXOTzqSs4yobheA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "maAEePA49kiuJdb5fWz8EA", "review_id": "McrQk1sY_9ZHAidW2csP6w", "text": "I found Sun State Refrigeration and appliance company a top notch company. I had Home Protect Warranty company and they were the ones that recommended Sun State refrigeration. I was very impressed by the prompt professional service I received from Sun State Refrigeration. The office people worked great with my Home Protect Warranty company and the service technician was on time, very knowledgeable and was a pleasure to deal with.   The problem was fixed at the time of the first service call and was done at a very reasonable cost. Five star company !!!", "business_id": "ZA3Bkz4VXOTzqSs4yobheA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6k261euZvlktCwKGnCeAvA", "review_id": "RzecXoLX0_djPJk5WFVifg", "text": "These folks are terrific. I had been having a problem with my AC unit - and had tried to figure out the problem after consulting two other well-known HVAC companies. Sun was the only one who figured it out right away and corrected the problem. They are amazing to work with. I'd highly recommend them. And - they show up on time.", "business_id": "ZA3Bkz4VXOTzqSs4yobheA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NFiw3-yb-gspYGrPmVRvYA", "review_id": "xxUTCEUSvDJxhxi_fPNJLQ", "text": "I am really impressed with everything about the service provided by this company.  Beginning with the very helpful and friendly initial telephone interaction, and follow-up calls, to the knowledgeable and efficient service provided by the service personnel on the premises. This family owned business believes in honest and fair service, and works on everything from residential to commercial refrigeration, whether HVAC or ice machines, refrigeration from walk-ins to major chiller units.  \n\nThey took care of my problem quickly, efficiently, and with great communication by all involved. Truly a pleasure to work with.\n\n  I will definitely use them again for all my HVAC needs, and (obviously) highly recommend them to anyone who needs service on any refrigeration unit.", "business_id": "ZA3Bkz4VXOTzqSs4yobheA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ORgzivKpxSVm6RuR9jbSRw", "review_id": "DbKD6c-P9kU-JbEUHORNIw", "text": "Introduced to Sun State in response call for service to home warranty company, Old Republic.  Not disappointed.  \nFrom the very quick call back and quick response to the knowledgeable, efficient correction of the problem, just a wonderful experience with Sun State. \nSean and his assistant were on time and efficient in their work.  Making short work of my AC problem.  A quick check of 5 other units and corrected potential problems,ensuring a cool summer season.  Wonderful old world values of service and honesty.", "business_id": "ZA3Bkz4VXOTzqSs4yobheA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pf5VhAtEnUqBJpFTS5s7Yg", "review_id": "QzNwoDSqADWbmNmeVRuIvA", "text": "We scheduled a tune up before the big heat really starts in earnest.  A two-man crew came out -- arrived on time -- and even called prior to give us a heads up that they would be on time.\n\nVery efficient and knowledgeable.  They checked both our units and helped us understand how to better care for them.  \n\nOur units were in \"great\" shape and they didn't try to sell us anything or pressure us to spend more.  Very honest.  I believe they're more interested in the long-term relationship than a fast buck.\n\nWe will call them them again should we need help with our air conditioners.", "business_id": "ZA3Bkz4VXOTzqSs4yobheA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zG7NW5vCKJZRcBR95qEuMw", "review_id": "1RkLCIgeIJ6gPXh6BjIDqg", "text": "Two words: Amazing service!  My husband and I were super worried because we smelled some musty smells coming from the A/C vents, and since we have a new baby I immediately was scared of mold in our house!  My husband called Sun State Refrigeration and Dorena was professional and nice.  Sun State Refrigeration was not only quick and prompt (they came to our house that within hours of our call), but they were professional and thorough with their examination and cleaning of our unit.  Luckily, we ended up not having mold, however, our unit was in need of a heavy duty cleaning.  \n\nMark was amazing!  He went in and explained everything that was going on with our unit to my husband.  I had thought the unit had been cleaned when we first moved in four years ago, but it turns out that the original folks we hired had not done a thorough cleaning.  I am so glad that we called Mark and Sun State Refrigeration.  I now feel confident that my system is clean and my baby is safe!\n\nI would recommend Sun State Refrigeration to everyone who wants an honest, hardworking and professional company to work on your A/C!", "business_id": "ZA3Bkz4VXOTzqSs4yobheA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YuuzQtcqBpuOzi8ZJqfzTg", "review_id": "EC6oY1v0TRoBVjjwylmsBw", "text": "These guys were great! They came over and fixed the issue quickly. They even looked over a repair we had done on a different part of the unit a couple months before from another company, weren't happy with what they saw and fixed that too! Good service!", "business_id": "ZA3Bkz4VXOTzqSs4yobheA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lUzIgcVOTITVKB2k5tlunQ", "review_id": "TddfrE4cie19r4BoSon-og", "text": "very honest and professional!", "business_id": "ZA3Bkz4VXOTzqSs4yobheA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uiovo8vnijBz0i5tsA1mmw", "review_id": "2YjlxV_vW_AFYDniZf3rqQ", "text": "My mom, two sisters, two nieces and I went in to find a wig for my little sister, who is fighting stage 4 small cell cancer.\n\nThe lady who helped us was great about finding different wigs to try based on what my sister said she liked.  She was very kind, encouraging and sensitive.\n\nThe shop itself has ALL KINDS of wigs and hair do-dads to choose from!\n\nWether you're shopping for a costume party, some fun hair accessories or if you or a loved one is looking to feel beautiful in the midst of cancer, Wigs Amor is a great place to shop!", "business_id": "CvUiIs8x_Um5LjzA0t9wGA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DxsvHaEPIbmV9PgWXkzvnw", "review_id": "NwjvJoxsKOFy8dG5U7NO-w", "text": ".. Wht  a Treat it  is 2 come here :D :D \n\nThe Charming Hospitality and utmost attention 2 customers different needs always brings us back 4 more HUGE Selection & darling Finds only Her shops can deliver with such gracious prices and FABULOUS STYLE !\n\n TY Kara & Much Blessings 2 U & Urs !\nGOODnewsAz", "business_id": "CvUiIs8x_Um5LjzA0t9wGA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Yyzh--GXS9EseiG6RhWQtA", "review_id": "Tm1VK_eHznEHcrehzZbNkg", "text": "I purchased two wigs here - the second one started looking very ratty after a few months so I took it back - I was told it was because it was a standard cap and I probably wanted a mono cap - I had no idea there was a difference.  The owner just brought a wig out and told me it looked the best (I agreed).  Had I known there was a difference, I wouldn't have chosen it.  I found another one that I liked but when I asked if I could exchange and pay the difference I was told no, they don't take them back.  Then the owner disappeared when I started asking questions, leaving me with her employee who told me she disappears all the time when there is conflict.  This owner is only interested in selling wigs and not in educating the customer or making sure they are happy.", "business_id": "CvUiIs8x_Um5LjzA0t9wGA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4OOmSWs18WidFfHyF-IGaQ", "review_id": "KAzlt1-4PIbzXmRc6DETxA", "text": "This place sucks , poor service, she never once looked at me.. just kept looking at what ever she was doing at the counter , seems like they could care less if your in the store or not... And 10$ just to try on a wig , I wouldn't pay to try clothes on I'm sure not paying to try a wig on... 10$ for each wig you try on !! Business's trying to make a buck where they shouldn't  usually end up loosing a buck.", "business_id": "CvUiIs8x_Um5LjzA0t9wGA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "rPGZttaVjRoVi3GYbs62cg", "review_id": "DuiYDwboqekUJy41NgFlLg", "text": "Atomic is the best place in town for all your comic needs.  They always order a decent number of new releases so you shouldn't have a problem getting a copy of any new issue.  In addition to comics they have t-shirts, posters, card games, toys, candy and all sorts of other geeky junk.  \n\nIf it's something they don't carry in their store let them know and they'll find you a copy.  The staff is friendly and happy to help you find whatever you are looking for... or make some suggestions if you're just getting in to comics.\n\n(Watch out for the swarms of kids on the weekends.  They come to hang around all day playing Pokemon and can really crowd the place.)", "business_id": "Ee-hB-7X2FCn3JhSQG8sZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5RuEn7IONyVuvrOimjFSZA", "review_id": "AV8U2q_eTxR_7C1wf0ZMbg", "text": "Since I moved to Scottsdale, I have purchased my comics and comic statues at Atomic Comics. It is a solid comic shop with a strong selection of: current comics, archived comics, TPBs, hardcover collections, statues (Bowen, Diamond Select, DC Direct). \n\nIt is outside my expertise but they offer anime DVD's, swords, comic T-shirts and trading cards. \n\nIt is a very cool shop, located across the street from Paradise Valley Mall.", "business_id": "Ee-hB-7X2FCn3JhSQG8sZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZFDUlKSG7-sccWycgTNLog", "review_id": "peSPzj5XTIEejKlpIWB-dA", "text": "This Place ROCKS!!!! \nThe staff knows there stuff, plus they have a wall that displays art work from the local talent. \nI love all the in-store appearance by artists and actors.", "business_id": "Ee-hB-7X2FCn3JhSQG8sZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GkWuTgewni9bzPM4HUCO-g", "review_id": "N5q72LL8yhhukJHmYVbkfw", "text": "I'm a comics purist. I want to be able to walk into a store and find my comic in pristine condition on the shelf. I want someone to roam the aisles or stack shelves and if I have questions, I want them to enthusiastic and help me. If I spend a lot of money at the counter, i want to be treated like a regular or someone worthy of respect.\n\nInstead, this is my typical experience. I walk in and I see all of  stores employees standing behind the counter and laughing and talking obnoxiously loud with one another.  I don't see anyone looking at comics. The most activity in the store is at the card table. I usually don't find my comic on the shelf because they failed to order enough comics as usual.  I walk up to the counter and wait 3 minutes until the employees finish their conversation with each other.  I ask them about the comic and this is their response: \"Uh..which comic is that, Yeah, sorry I have no idea when they came out. I don't read Marvel or D.C. sorry.  Yeah I don't know if we will get that in. You might want to try one of our other stores dude. Oh hey, we have this sale on Crapola #1\"  After responding no, I'm not interested \"You sure dude, it's a great book and that's a really great price\"\n\nThis is usually what I endure when I walk into Atomic Comics. I went to All About Books and Comics and the employees actually knew which comics arrived this week on the top of their head. They   knew which ones sold out and that was rare because the issue I wanted was usually on the shelf in multitudes. They were in great condition.  They were pretty normal everyday people who read comics as a hobby as opposed to being these weird emos who were more into manga.", "business_id": "Ee-hB-7X2FCn3JhSQG8sZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KGTKjxfFIUrNwdJkCIebtg", "review_id": "7LRxoGNrncEH94mECNjfoQ", "text": "Found exactly what I was looking for and then some at this store.  The staff is really laid back, super friendly, and knowledgeable.", "business_id": "Ee-hB-7X2FCn3JhSQG8sZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mpcAMigGGn0ftA8RMucVLw", "review_id": "bpkum7tyuMB8Httf6O4zpg", "text": "Own filed for bankruptcy. Locked the doors. No notice. Just left a note on the door. If you've preorder comics with Atomic Comics please contact Samurai Comics at (602) 265-8886 they have worked with Diamond to get your shipments.", "business_id": "Ee-hB-7X2FCn3JhSQG8sZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zPqUBpy-7Bc6LdlfO2amRA", "review_id": "4K3FM-uW2xxGOYxaOukihg", "text": "This company is good at cleaning your pockets and that's it. Terrible experience even after they were sent back to re-clean. This company does business under numerous names so check out the phone  number - buyer definitely BEWARE - awful cleaning service.", "business_id": "sW9luIKwMRY5xZRYTzzFkQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F_M4GMKXy2EUZFQeo_MtjQ", "review_id": "TwQISmkioEkeWyulRc6jNg", "text": "To sum it up in one word - AMAZING.  My girlfriend had been begging to me to just try a maid service as I have been so against it in the past.  Why spend money for work that she could do ;-)  \n\n \n\nWe researched reputable services in the Scottsdale area and decided to give The Maids of Scottsdale a try as they appeared to be the best value.  Boy was I right.  Great customer service setting up the appointment and the team that came to clean was uniformed, friendly, and had everything they needed.  The operations manager even stopped in to make sure everything was going okay which I appreciated but wasn't necessary.  My team leader was doing a great job with everything I'd asked them to do.  \n\n\n\n\n\nI don't know what the previous reviewer is talking about because this company was so easy to work with.  The team continually asked if everything was to my satisfaction and if I wanted anything else done.   We were so pleased we called and got a price for once a month service so we can get a good deep clean once a month.  Now that I know how affordable it can be, the decision is easy.  Even better, no more fights about who's going to clean what!", "business_id": "sW9luIKwMRY5xZRYTzzFkQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c9g1kNUctwEywCBFY5Udfw", "review_id": "BqPBWgo9bFIz-AbudKSd1A", "text": "I live in San Diego and needed help for my dad who has cancer and is doing chemo.  He doesn't keep the house clean even when he wasn't sick so it was going to be a huge job.  They sent 4 people and ended up needing six to get it done in 3 hours, all for a reasonable price considering what they can do.\n\n  You would not believe how they turned a house that you wouldn't want to spend 5 minutes in to one that you can have a dinner in!  They used magic cleaners to turn a tub that had grout so discolored that you thought replacement was the only option.  A few hours with their magic work and it's new again. the same with the toilets, etc.etc... The whole place sparkles.  No job is too big for them.  We are so happy and amazed!  Thank you!!", "business_id": "sW9luIKwMRY5xZRYTzzFkQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cTaAK6N4REWVu_ruCQLHfg", "review_id": "4tJsW4VTCzx_a1ysBibKSA", "text": "Did a great job at my home. They showed up on time, did excatly what I asked and finsished in a timely manner. Totally recommend them to otheres.", "business_id": "sW9luIKwMRY5xZRYTzzFkQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7-OU3EhMUG8Uy31C0r80oA", "review_id": "Ai-yYgUqZ3zl9KLGwO7UDg", "text": "If I a can give a ZERO I would say that it is too much.  This company will take your credit card and charge you whatever they want.  I would rather have no one in my house than these chit chatty, irresponsible and disrespectful people in my home!!! I would NEVER use them again", "business_id": "sW9luIKwMRY5xZRYTzzFkQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IrlmahAZgp0tx3_AdfoDNA", "review_id": "azUZBgXc387OFQ3U9qROHw", "text": "I would not use this company again.  Do they clean well? YES.  But make sure you get your estimate in writing.  I was quoted a price then charged 3 times more than quoted.  I spoke with the owner to find out what was going on and he told me I was never quoted what I said I was..he was calling me a liar!!!!!  After a 5 minute conversation, he would not come to any agreement.  This is a dishonest company.  There are so many other businesses you could use...dont use this one!!!", "business_id": "sW9luIKwMRY5xZRYTzzFkQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dw6WrHdihS1EE8XsC9_5AQ", "review_id": "-T5etzkqr5aKTm-qaZme_Q", "text": "They were friendly and prompt. Some things like the bathrooms were spotless!! The inside of the cabinets had dust in them. I opened another  cabinet and there was a stain inside. For a move out clean that is pretty pricey I expected everything I asked for.", "business_id": "sW9luIKwMRY5xZRYTzzFkQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "X4HrKPonXkSYpGvTfYSM4w", "text": "This place has grown SO much since I was a kid.  Thanks to my family, I've still made regular visits there to deal with stitches, accidents and actual health issues.  And yea, when I was younger I saw the inside of their ER a few too many times myself.  But now days it's SO much bigger!!!  And every time I've been there the nursing staff has been great.  The Dr's have been ok, but frankly - they leave the room so quickly they are much less memorable.  I can say that as of 18 1/2 years ago when my brother was born there, the maternity unit was nice.  But I'm guessing it's been re-done since then to make it even nicer.  I was in their ER less than a year ago and they had some really private rooms for once you had been diagnosed.  SO much better than just waiting in areas surrounded by a curtain.\n\nThey lose one star though for some thing non-medical.  We temporarily lost a child there, and we could hardly get any assistance from the staff.  Yes, the child was 14, but still a child.  Once they heard how old the kid was though, it's like they phased it right out.  \"Oh, I'm sure they just wondered to another area or outside.\"  We finally found each other after 15-20 minutes of searching and running all over the hospital, but it could have been easier with a bit more help.", "business_id": "TZzFRsVLKyiVwhLCCcZZSQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZUUeGcB1GCmZZYimuXrwCQ", "review_id": "2H6Exo6pR-Z5CZJCScK0jg", "text": "I always knew this is not the best hospital.  This is my second longer term visit, I mean more then just a trip to the ER in any hospital so only have one place to compare but I know it was BAD!  My last trip was to Thompson Peak, it was luxury 5 star!  My nurse was an awful awful woman, and it wasn't just me that noticed, my best friend and mom saw it too.  Not to mention when my IV fell out, i had 2 for some reason???  They ignored it and let me bleed after they were told it happened.  Oh well the other one was pumping the drugs.  The one that was left hurt badly, I know IVs suck but this HURT, i told them many times they ignored it.  I now have a very swollen hurt hand, almost a month later.  It has gone down but still in IV spot is swollen and very painful.  I guess its good it went down??  Rude, unhelpful or caring!  They released me in a druggen daze as well....", "business_id": "TZzFRsVLKyiVwhLCCcZZSQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sALB8-F04S9VcZMF_GkGUA", "review_id": "XAkVj0YwVoclpELYShV7Jg", "text": "Loved the staff here. I went in with a migraine.. the worst migraine. In fact, a scary, cant feel your face and slurring your words like a drunk with no drink, migraine. I was ushered right in. (Probably because they thought I was young but having a stroke..!).. The Er is noisy and daunting like any other trauma room, with ambulances bringing in broken bones,etc. My only scary moment was being given a shot of morphine, which I failed to mention, I am allergic to..! AS the nurse was leaving.. I freaked out with a reaction.. a shot of benadryl and a few other choice drugs.. and I felt no more of that. Its clean and everyone is friendly and on their game. Glad I left..", "business_id": "TZzFRsVLKyiVwhLCCcZZSQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wqQ-50Sjf9ol3SYaPbA1YQ", "review_id": "liBNDpcfQ4qTdxC-r4__KQ", "text": "PV Pain specialists (Dr. Wang) rule!", "business_id": "TZzFRsVLKyiVwhLCCcZZSQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0N0ngSQ8Njxfuvdxm1RpFA", "review_id": "gCRsN08GohDZZ8chxHgsjQ", "text": "I shall let you in on a little secret... I am a nurse. So I know hospitals. I know healthcare. SO in knowing the \"in's and out's\" I added a star because working in an ER is rough goings. It's busy, understaffed, unpredictable and exhausting. I wouldn't do it again. But if one chooses that as thier nursing area of choice, then I expect better service. \n\nOnto this experience. Husband comes home with a wicked case of food poisoning. It was awful. We tried all we could at home for a few hours, but he's diabetic and at this point, I realize there is no way to keep his blood sugars in check, so I put him and a bag in the car and off we go. \n\nWe arrive and he is very weak. I go in to ask for a wheelchair because we don't need to add a broken bone from a fall onto this trip. The staff gave me one and sent me to go sort getting him out of the car on my own. Okay, well whatever I can do what I need to do.\n\nWe then sit in the waiting room for about 30 minutes before seeing the triage nurse. Not bad as far as ER waiting times can go! She assesses him, all while ignoring me. Here in lies my major frustration with this hospital. BE NICE TO PEOPLE'S LOVED ONE'S. You are treating more than just the \"patient\". Family members and friends can provide a lot of great information! I tell her his last blood sugar and that I had attempted to give him a couple glasses of regular coke to keep his sugars up and help settle his stomach. She then says we need \"diabetic teaching\". (This almost put me over the edge, but I kept my mouth shut). Amazingly his sugar was 62, so I think it is SHE who needs diabetic teaching, because if he hadn't had that sugar he would be seizing at this point. I think I know my diabetic spouse's needs a little better than her- I have been caring for him for years.\n\nThe rooms are nice- seem upgraded and clean and had a flat screen TV. Ours didn't work, but oh well. The blanket warmer is always a big plus as well. \n\nThe doctor was AWESOME. He was the highlight. Personable, fun, listened and actually acknowledged the fact I was there (The rest of the staff ignored me). \n\nOur nurse was okay. Not overly friendly, but not rude.She seemed new and not quite as knowledgeable as I would like in a hospital. \nI wouldn't trust this hospital for something serious, but they got his symptoms controlled for basic food poisoning. \n\nOur bill was over 4 grand for an hour stay that included IV fluids, IV morphine, IV Zofran (for nausea), a basic blood panel, and a urine sample. (Quite steep, but that's for profit healthcare for you!)  That is why I only work non-profit *wink. \n\nNice work on the upgraded rooms, cool doctor, and fast wait time. \nNot such nice work on being respectful to families. After all, we are the ones who are there with them for a reason... and unfortunately the ones who write the reviews and fill out your surveys. :)", "business_id": "TZzFRsVLKyiVwhLCCcZZSQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "45V7-1r79DEG0HbuaKYIlg", "review_id": "WyAih6JhFygaNGI646dwtQ", "text": "Review of the ER.  OMFG!\nAnyone with medical experience - here's the $25,000 question.\nPatient - 64 overweight female complaining of extreme nausea and vomiting(almost 24 hours) and a few days unable to have a movement.  Not very alert, BEGGING for water or ice chips.  You do NO CBC.  No blood or urine test of any sort.  WHY????\n\nA blood test likely would have shown blood sugar well into the mid 400's.  A urine test would have shown ketones through the roof.  Either of these simple tests would have likely gotten her admitted on the spot to get her newly discovered diabetes under control.\nInstead - you do an X-ray to make sure there's no obstruction, give her some prescription anti-nausea drugs and laxatives and send her on her merry way.\n\nWell, her husaband brought her back to the ER - while on vacation in Washington State just 3 days later.  By then her blood sugar was well over 500, her ketone level was atrocious, her pH was dangerously low. Then she got to spend 2 days in ICU.  Intensive Fucking Care!  In a state far from home.\n\nFor what it's worth - when the hospital in WA recieved the records from PV and saw no blood or urine test was taken, they couldn't understand WHY.  If nothing else, a CBC to check for infection would have been one of the first things they did.  (And, in fact, WAS one of the first things they did.)\n\nHours in your ER for nothing.  Minutes in Washington, and she's in the ICU. She should not have been released from your ER - she should have been admitted.  And maybe with the extra 72 hours to work with, ICU could have been avoided.  And I'd be able to see my mom in the hospital.\n\nShe's out now - and on her way home.  No thanks to you.", "business_id": "TZzFRsVLKyiVwhLCCcZZSQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WQxbkBR-XN8Fze4aTB690g", "review_id": "CQ75zc1oWyMdfHkF7__23A", "text": "I woke up in the middle of the night having trouble breathing, which was made worse by the fact that I had just run out of my asthma inhaler. I debated whether I should wait until an urgent care opened or just go to the ER, and finally I decided to just go. I'm so glad I did. I was in and out in less than an hour-- unbelievable. The intake nurses were so calm and sweet and very respectful. I was seen literally immediately. The nurses told me there had been a 5 hour wait all night so I really lucked out. Several nurses came in and out while I was in a room, and each asked me if I was comfortable or would like to watch tv. The doctor spoke about 3 sentences to me but I can imagine they were busy with patients who had more significant issues than mine. I would definitely recommend this ER if you live close by. I am back in my bed in less than an hour and a half!", "business_id": "TZzFRsVLKyiVwhLCCcZZSQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "XuzCs8T9S_k7CEXTNWGKMw", "text": "When is a better time to write a review of a hospital that when you have spent the last eleven hours at their ER with a 90 year old woman who took a bad fall.\n\nKudos to Matthew who was able to find a vein and get a IV started after the other Nurse that I will call \"N\"  obviously couldn't do it. She suddenly just walked away with not a word of explanation.   Next thing I knew, Matthew showed up with no word of explanation.  I don't blame him; what was he told?  This was just the beginning of the next hours I spent trying to get any explanation of what was going on at any given time about anything.  I have spent more than a few hours in ER's at different Valley hospitals.  This had to be the worse. \n\nKudos to Pam in Radiology.  She and her two female helpers went out of their way to make a traumatic experience a little less so for my little friend,  Norma.\n\nAs for the rest of the staff in ER.  No thanks to any of you for the efforts I had to go to to really be informed as to what was happening in those hours.  No thanks to you for setting her up for a heart monitor and leaving it on standby.  Why turn in on for a 90 year old lady with a severe heart murmur.  No thanks for telling me that her IV wouldn't drip because of the position of her arm.  If you had told me how her arm had to be positioned for it to keep working, I could have monitored it.  Instead it didn't drip.  I could be say more but I think Yelpers are more than capable of reading between the lines, and have caught my drift...\n\nI had hear less than complimentary comments about Paradise Valley Hospital over the years.  I always chalked up a certain amount of it to how people were affected by the stress of the situation involved.  It really was as bad as I had heard this evening.  I am glad I could say some good things but they certainly weren't enough to suggest considering going there.", "business_id": "TZzFRsVLKyiVwhLCCcZZSQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6YKx0AyqUUkOM4kes0d-ag", "review_id": "injPViKI_Mzi1ZgHO5RA-g", "text": "Delivered my baby there in Nov 2011. Seriously incompetant billing department! They also spelled my son's name wrong on his paperwork causing me to have to re-do his SS card. Terrible headache! The facility is also lacking. I would say take the drive to scottsdale. I had my first child there and everything was perfect.", "business_id": "TZzFRsVLKyiVwhLCCcZZSQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ky9pQ8AKufvZ63IxR41jGg", "review_id": "bk9J99a-GmMPPDQU59cUog", "text": "Now let me start by saying I hate hospitals....and I have been very blessed that I have not had to spend anytime in one for my own personal health since I have been grown. My wife had some severe abdominal pain last evening.....so we decided to go to this hospital because it is very close to our Apt. When we arrived my wife had to fill out a short form and then we waited about 15 minutes before she was seen. The intake nurses and RN's were fantastic....however like the another yelper said the ER doc was not so pleasant. Now that is not to say he was not nice....he just seemed preoccupied....and I guess that is not surprising for an ER doc. Now considering we arrived at just before midnight....and all the procedures that had to performed on my wife which included: Blood work.....and IV.....ultrasound and pelvic exam....we didn't leave until just before 3am. \n\nSo all things considered it wasn't a bad experience....but they could use another couple of ER docs and I think that would make a huge difference. So in a serious Emergency this might not be the best place to come unless you want to wait...but if you can be a little patient this is an Idea location for an emergency. Eat, Drink and be Merry my Friends!!!!", "business_id": "TZzFRsVLKyiVwhLCCcZZSQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "44Ea1Sp1ueFV0a9pQOUPYQ", "review_id": "iFHt9j4heafCIMCuhHLZTg", "text": "A complete butcher shop! I ended up here several times, and if I was shot out front I would crawl to another hospital. Very dirty. There was dried blood and hairs everywhere. None of the doctors would listen to me. If you have a choice go somewhere else. I am not just saying this out of spite. It is a very very poor hospital. It seems they just want to milk your insurance. They do not care about you. Nor do they think you could possibly know whats going on with your own body. I.e. I had no pain, and diarrhea. They admitted me for pain management and tried to give me stool softener. That's just one of several examples. STEER CLEAR!", "business_id": "TZzFRsVLKyiVwhLCCcZZSQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_HLqSxJi29D1Awt4VgWxpg", "review_id": "QA54EsnPNP5vJ_uxSty-tw", "text": "At out patient ward....Great staff, great service. awsome Dr.\nOnly thing I found unusual was the 95 yr old man working at Hospital escorted me out to my truck (after surgery) while in wheel chair after reconstructed knee surgery.\nHe was very weak and feable there was no way he was helping me into the truck and i found that to be an issue haing myself and older mother attempt to load me into my truck.", "business_id": "TZzFRsVLKyiVwhLCCcZZSQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L8NC1S3O0AgBwrysvG1wfw", "review_id": "kBxDdk_6ZSiqmSXMU_TQRw", "text": "I had outpatient surgery yesterday, and it was a really good experience there.  My Preop nurse and Post op nurse were fantastic.", "business_id": "TZzFRsVLKyiVwhLCCcZZSQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jh3x79Do2KK00iniVZtcEw", "review_id": "JXxMYwfYr9X4DXngx0TgZA", "text": "If I could give PV hospital ZERO stars, I would! Btw, I am an RN, so I know something about health care and this place is the worst. I went into the ER after a fall, sure there was a break in my arm. Oh, after an exam by the so-called Dr, and an X-ray, they said it wasn't broken but \"just a sprain.\" \n  \nAn incredible night of pain....they told me to take some Tylenol. Then my phone rings and it's PV Hospital. They are very sorry. They looked at my X-ray again and my arm IS broken, so can I come back to the ER to have it set and casted? Of course, anything to help the pain.\n\nBut the pain got WORSE when they charged me a SECOND co-pay on my insurance. Huh? I didn't understand the reasoning of that...they explained because I was there on two separate occasions I had to be charged twice, and \"oh, if you really thought your arm was broken, you should have asked for a second opinion.\" WHAT?!?!?\n\nSo I should have known better, but when our son rolled his ATV in the desert and was injured, we just wanted to get him to the closest ER. Again, this ER apparently does not know how to diagnose a broken bone. He had several X-rays, and they again told him that it was just a sprained shoulder. By this time, I had a job at a different, obviously better hospital. In retrospect, should have taken him there to begin with, but we were looking for a close hospital. So we drove him to my hospital....lo and behold, a broken arm and clavicle.  \n\nThis hospitals ER staff is completely unprofessional and inept! I wouldn't trust them with an ingrown toenail!", "business_id": "TZzFRsVLKyiVwhLCCcZZSQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D8MOoqXyGoRYBHGG1rv0Vw", "review_id": "9hhgLzXTregXwdXx5tuONA", "text": "Review of the Mother and Newborn ward.  \nSimply put - EXCELLENT.  \n\nDelivered my twins at this hospital via a scheduled C-section.  The staff in the Labor/Delivery and Mother/Newborn Care were beyond our expectations.  High quality of care coupled with a seasoned nursing staff that is kind and caring at every turn.  The nursing staff all work together as a close knit team and with each shift change the incoming and outgoing nurses would come to the room to make us aware of the shift change, and ensure a smooth transition from one nurse to the next. \n\nWe loved having the option of having our twins with us in the room, or sending them to the nursery so we could get some much needed rest as I recovered from my C-section. And the staff in the nursery was equally excellent at caring for our newborns.  The lactation consultant(s) is terrific - helped me to get started down the path of nursing my twins successfully.\n\nThe staff at PVH is beyond comparison - if you want to feel cared for this is the place to deliver.  There are other facilities in the valley that provide a more \"spa\" like experience - but what you get in terms of \"spa\"-ness you will sacrifice in terms of quality of care.  \n\nI highly recommend taking the tour of their facility and signing up for the child birth, breast feeding and infant care classes that are offered.", "business_id": "TZzFRsVLKyiVwhLCCcZZSQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8xXoJCEIA3kCSgC3VE9snA", "review_id": "6sPwXBu8nFL7b3iIknCGqg", "text": "I can never for the life of me get some one to help me when I go to this Petco. Theres always one person at the register but there is no one working the floor. Unless they're hiding in the back or something. Anyway, I won't be back, its not worth the annoyance of trying to beg for someone to help. Unlike at petsmart, where people are always waiting to help!", "business_id": "CocqwthuLO8P1_m0Dr7PVg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t6cniYnYdM9uUoW4CXaSzA", "review_id": "gPbE4a08A1K1OX5IF3Nvzw", "text": "I have been coming to this Petco for 2 years....   The only thing good about this place is the store manager but even as nice as she was.... it didnt make up for what happened.\nI took my dog in to get groomed.  They were understaffed (which nobody told me about when I dropped him of for his appointment.)  so I had to wait longer. Nobody told me it was going to be 2 hours longer than what I was told so I tried to be patient.  Waited.  Waited... I was ignore.....would have been nice if someone had given me an estimated wait time.... then again...they had the first time and look how that worked out.    But I was still keeping my cool.  Hey...things happen.  Then a man walks in with 2 dogs... didnt have an appointment and asks to get both his dogs a nail trim.  NO PROBLEM!!  That's what they say.  So my dog and I are waiting for a total of 5 hours to be taken care of and this guy just walks in and is helped right away.  Understaffed.  That why I had to wait so long.  More like...not a priority.  Thanks a lot.  \n OH...BUT IM NOT DONE YET..... I took him to my work to show everyone the new \"do\" and when he rolled over..his undercarrage was wayyyy uneven.   Nobody can really see it so I'm like...whatever today sucked I'm not going to worry about it... and then everyone asks why his tail is so uneven...and then my friend is petting his fur around the neck and asks why he has a dreadlock.  For real guys??  You didn't even brush him out??   I use to tell everyone how great this place was. Sadly, I wont be back", "business_id": "CocqwthuLO8P1_m0Dr7PVg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Nj0paOKUPgcjQ_qChyLOxg", "review_id": "_wE6nl20xwXa3R7hJdmh9A", "text": "Took my 5 month old puppy in for her first groom here today and I am beyond impressed!!! I was a little worried she might be nervous but she fell in love with her sweet groomer, Robin, right away. My dog is a miniature schnauzer so the cut is a little tricky and I was worried they might go to short or too long on the legs. Also, we didn't want the traditional schnauzer face so I was worried about that too. When I picked her up she looked PERFECT!! They really did a great job listening to what we wanted and making it so! She was sent home with a cute pink bandana, a little bag of treats with a big bow, and, best of all, a \"my first groom\" certificate complete with her photo and gold stars for good behavior. Beyond impressed, will be going back and asking for Robin!!!", "business_id": "CocqwthuLO8P1_m0Dr7PVg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g_PapsoR6rOb-0evn366RA", "review_id": "G8_msUa4_LK_fZEL8uA1nQ", "text": "If I could give this location a zero star rating, I would. \nI took what use to be my beautiful miniature 5lb maltipoo to be groomed at Petco. Worst experience EVER! Left her there at 11:30 in the morning and at 3:45 she was still wet!  Chris, the \"so called-groomer\" was trimming her... I questioned why he was doing it basically wet and he looked annoyed by me.... that's when I walked out into the store, as she was clearly not ready to be picked up, and could hear her screaming... I evened asked the retail clerk if this guy ever worked with small dogs.... 30 minutes later... she came out completely chopped up! Nothing about her cut was even and she was completely shaking. Bows would not stay on because her cut was so choppy and you could tell that she was never blown out! The guy must have seen my face as he said he wouldn't charge me. .. but he did say it was \"her fault\" because she moved a bit!! I am so ticked off as the only thing the manager said to me was that I was the only one who's ever complained about him! ...SERIOUSLY?!?! NEVER TAKE YOUR DOG TO GET GROOMED AT PETCO (unless you like the scruffy mutt look)... I am so regretting this choice. The worst part about the whole thing... nobody there ever offered an apology... just a whole bunch of excuses. =(", "business_id": "CocqwthuLO8P1_m0Dr7PVg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QjfsWzws-Yn14La1nRDoeQ", "review_id": "7KMRcX0xvMMncoEHvYaPJg", "text": "i went in to get a new collar and a jolly ball. i kept wandering around trying to find the jollyball but couldn't and  NO ONE would help. so i bought the collar and left. so frustrating. you can't ever get customer service in this store", "business_id": "CocqwthuLO8P1_m0Dr7PVg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "h7v_M_0-YVpSVZ2WD7FpAA", "review_id": "FL1obVXaKpxdWjeCvq8-pQ", "text": "Active Lifestyle? Ck it out! I always find deals on shoes for hiking, running, walking.  Sales are great.  When I ck similar products at other sport stores, Big 5 always seems to have better sales & discounts.  Staff always available to help & assist. Returns and exchanges have been painless.  \n\nI'll be back as soon as I wear out my next runners :-)", "business_id": "Q0a4EazUm4kb4yQxprctxA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ky9pQ8AKufvZ63IxR41jGg", "review_id": "Y4PRe9Zj5Ax9ZWts0yycuA", "text": "Big 5 gets five stars....because it is the only place in the valley that I have consistently found Fila shoes for a great price....enough said.", "business_id": "Q0a4EazUm4kb4yQxprctxA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "drS3ZN6-zA3sr5WM2fG5tQ", "review_id": "JuQYIntNoDr_eY92OuFQmg", "text": "I am a fan of this place because of its prices. We had one sales associate who was worthless when it came time to help us, however we came across another guy who made up for it. My one complaint was how cramped this store is. Its packed with stuff and hard to manuver around. \n\nAgain, the prices made up for any mis-haps along the shopping way and was pleased when my son's soccer kleets were only 17$, originally 32$.", "business_id": "Q0a4EazUm4kb4yQxprctxA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TJRBA15ziLkf5chQrCrzHA", "review_id": "O1qSZKH8uI4QHC58ZDqI3w", "text": "Customer service is less that steller.  Had to chase someone down to get assistance with a pair of shoes.  The floor associate made it clear via his facial expressions, that he didn't want to be there, and he didn't really care if he helped anyone or not.", "business_id": "Q0a4EazUm4kb4yQxprctxA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fev0iI-XDrteD4SYRKjiUw", "review_id": "lsqHm0nHL_3FeH6pwhsDiQ", "text": "Why are all Toys R Us so ghetto?  They all have tiny doorways and look like stripped down WalMarts.  There is rarely an enjoyable experience to be had when going to Toys R Us, especially when you hate being around breeders and their spawn.  That being said, this is possibly my favorite Toys R Us.  They always have more than one register open and they actually had freakin ZhuZhu pets.  Can't hate that.  This one doesn't seem to be populated by the same unrestricted breeders that the suburbia ones do so it is slightly more quiet and causes fewer headaches for me.", "business_id": "3oJ57bPl-8lMnHB8bYQpZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LUGzqMjU1p8we9ldBnzVPA", "review_id": "5xrlOnecTVyF5xBYKKsKAg", "text": "Store is pretty good as far as having a good selection of games and toys.  They have a decent Lego section and creative art section.\nI was not happy with the service whatsoever.  I was in the sports section and was trying to figure out how much a ball was.  Employee came over and said he could scan the item but then decided I should go in search of an end-of-aisle scanner instead of whipping out his scan gun. I never found the end-of-aisle scanner and decided to forget the whole thing all the while mulling over how lazy the employee was.  When I got to the register w/ my other items I was ready to blow my stack.  3 registers open. I literally stood there for 15 minutes without any of the registers moving.  Had no idea what was going on.  When I got to the front they told me that all the registers were filled w/ new trainees at the helm.  \nSo, selection of \"stuff\" good.\nService not so good, but maybe they'll get their act together.", "business_id": "3oJ57bPl-8lMnHB8bYQpZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "8p4at4zdzCpueAmSBaorZA", "review_id": "vgbI1DI93RCFeEPcvAz-cw", "text": "This Toys R US is just ok, it is not very clean and the isles are usually messy.  It is hard to find items since it seems so disorganized.  I try to avoid this one at all cost, sometimes it is not easy since I am in the area a lot and sometimes I need to check out something for the twins.  Last time I was there they only had two cashiers and the lines were really long.  Patience is not one of my virtues.  There have been plenty of times where I have just left empty handed because I couldn't wait that long for a kids purchase.  Good thing I rarely shop with the twins in tow.", "business_id": "3oJ57bPl-8lMnHB8bYQpZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "YLE6GoJ61fb0QBF7JTkaJg", "review_id": "-0jk8mzGZ4gEoVg0w_geUg", "text": "This place is a \"Necessary Evil\".  I loath, despise and hate shopping at these kind of places but when your looking for that one special toy that you need quickly and at a reasonable price ~ this Toys R Us might be that place for you too.  \n\nWe do almost all of our toy shopping or the kiddos online but sometimes we shop at this TRU.  Sure this store is cluttered and dingy most of the time.  Their service is poor and it's hard to find someone to help you at times especially when checking out.  \n\nThe up-side to shopping here is they are almost always in stock of the more popular toys.  They also have good adds and here lately they have been offering $$ gift cards back when you shop with them.  I bought my son the Skylanders Starter kit for XBOX less than what it is at other retailers, they included a $19 value pack of figures and gave me $15 gift card.  \n\nI'll go back to shop at this \"Necessary Evil\" again soon because they are A-OK, but I won't like it...", "business_id": "3oJ57bPl-8lMnHB8bYQpZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fl6oI21uXoxVMwfR6lFanQ", "review_id": "pyzodg2fm7xO1IaAEg8ykw", "text": "-Meh- that's about as much as I have to say for this store. I don't frequent toy stores all that much and when I do its usually with my 5 year old niece (why would I do that to my self? Seriously, why would you bring a 5 year old to a toy store!) and she always finds what she wants, or for that matter, what she didn't know she wanted. \n\nFrom my viewpoint, this store is kinda creepy. I always feel like there are tons of light bulbs out and the dirty merry-go rounds and rocket ship rides give me the heebie-jeebies.  Staff is few and far between to find in this store and the check process is the worse I have ever seen anywhere. This store does have a super small Babies-R-Us department that really isn't worth looking at, but hey, my niece loves it so I always come back.", "business_id": "3oJ57bPl-8lMnHB8bYQpZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tqI9NInrAqQMY_5D1jtqxw", "review_id": "OS0htMfdO6BEpIZgNztwDA", "text": "this store was absolutely horrible, i called mon morning 10am to see if they  had an item, i was informed they did and they would put it on hold for me till 5pm i drove an hour from my home to the store and when i got there no item none on the shelf and I stood behind a guy at the counter for over 45min while the guy tried to figure out how to help the customer. manager and another employee finally came and asked me how they could help. it took another 30 min to order what i wanted on line, and all they did was not charge me shipping which i would not have paid the begin with. i called the 800 number for complaints and gave a report they were supposed to get back to me to date 3 weeks later no response. beware of these people they dont care about customer service.", "business_id": "3oJ57bPl-8lMnHB8bYQpZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wqQ-50Sjf9ol3SYaPbA1YQ", "review_id": "FSlPTbIpEBsIZAusxVT8eg", "text": "I've never had an issue with any department here at Toy R US! They do need to pay their employees more as you just know that is needed!", "business_id": "3oJ57bPl-8lMnHB8bYQpZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "thdVzCfKx-DV0zYWqId3pw", "review_id": "EN-sU5t2WqFZYAY_aokVyg", "text": "I wish I hadn't grown up.\nBecause when I did...\nI went to this store which made regret ever being a Toys R Kid.\n\nThis Toys R Us could be used as the very reason why I do most of my shopping online.  The store is big and may have a huge selection, but it's woefully messy and unorganized.  And by messy I don't just mean stuff all over the place, I'm talking about dirty with cracked floor titles that are big enough to be tripped over.  I would say the store was hit by Grey Thursday/Black Friday tornado and never recovered, but it feels like it's always this way.  And it didn't take me too long to come to that conclusion.  That's because with the exception of the cashiers, I only saw three employees on the floor.  I know it was only friday in the mid-afternoon, but It's the holiday season.  How are there only three people available to help customers, restock shelves, and do any general cleaning in a store this big?\n\nUnless you have a child with you, I would avoid entering this Toys R Us at all cost.  Actually, for their safety, I would avoid bringing a child into this store, too.", "business_id": "3oJ57bPl-8lMnHB8bYQpZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "je20Y8Z0gg7OuZ75C5Jz-A", "review_id": "wYz86jLMoXfFn6YBuYZzBA", "text": "I ordered merchandise online with my credit card and chose in store pick up to avoid the shipping fees. When I arrived at the store, I parked in the space designated for in-store pick up. For some reason, this is located on the complete opposite side of the store from the pick up booth. No one mans this booth so I had to wait for an employee to be called. \n\nI showed him what I ordered and he went to the back. He returned about 5 minutes later and asked me again what I had ordered. This time I handed him the receipt I had brought with me. He returned a few minutes later and said the order was canceled cuz I had not picked it up quick enough. I told him that I had already paid for the items and it had not even been 10 days since the order. He said the order was canceled several days back and that I had not been charged for the items. I went home disappointed and checked my statement to find I had indeed been charged for the transaction. The employee did not seem to care one bit about the situation. When I asked if I could pick out the same products from the store, I was quickly rebuffed.", "business_id": "3oJ57bPl-8lMnHB8bYQpZA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y76b3SuhzkXUzyvQbZEEBw", "review_id": "7XEeL7V9UreSDThDCXmMnw", "text": "I'm happy, my stuff looks great!", "business_id": "UGsmXr6XVRfsU1YGzbXJGQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0zX_-7uoInA-RqNSEeJnQA", "review_id": "iVdO1aIWB3LDcWm8mU-Kug", "text": "I took a duvet cover, shams, and bed skirt to be pressed.  It looks wonderful, came back on hangars and the pleats on the bed skirt were even clipped with plastic pins to keep them in place.  I will definitely go back!", "business_id": "UGsmXr6XVRfsU1YGzbXJGQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8RMxlm6qHc81VhhV9B9TuA", "review_id": "zcw74KgEm3yZh8WEVwIJPA", "text": "Great job keeping me clean! Been using this place for years now. Always on time and friendly when I drop my stuff off! Keep up the good work!", "business_id": "UGsmXr6XVRfsU1YGzbXJGQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8SKO3azKTLg4FkGk8T4i7Q", "review_id": "JaYeRJAt1zGVhgvgw9CHww", "text": "I took a suitcase here to have a zipper replaced and I could not be happier with their work! My suitcase's zipper was replaced and it now works better than ever - all the zippers do because they worked their magic and made them all run smoother than ever - and they even took the time to move the tassel from the old zipper to the new one! This place is highly recommended - it will defiantly be my go-to for repairing shoes, luggage, etc...", "business_id": "h8PP409B0obfa9o_Bt2v5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VPEbFylUD1x9P47Tuy1DHw", "review_id": "EmS-XQFGbOHSbuv1uauyEQ", "text": "My 10 year old got a pair of boots from my dad who has als. Obviously these meant the world to my little boy but the heel broke of one. I first took them up the street parodies family who quoted 45.00!!!!??? I could glue the heal for 1.75 myself. He said he need to do both pairs. Anyway I decided to get a second opinion and came here. They fixed the one by redoing it for only 15.00!!!  I'm very happy and pleased with them. The boots were probably not worth much but I was treated as if they were.", "business_id": "h8PP409B0obfa9o_Bt2v5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "77qzBQdhnm_-Ccgo-XyX7w", "review_id": "_ipGm8qVqzfa87piZsBfqQ", "text": "Resoled motorcycle boots only lasted two rides.  When I brought them back with new soles they said they'd attach them using \"stronger glue\".  When the new soles didn't fit I said forget it and asked for a refund.  They refused - even after I suggested they probably should have used the \"stronger glue\" the first time.   I'll never go near that place again and wish I'd put the $50 towards the replacement boots....", "business_id": "h8PP409B0obfa9o_Bt2v5A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wqQ-50Sjf9ol3SYaPbA1YQ", "review_id": "p2lathRgCOalnd6hwPMwNA", "text": "Dr Berg is THEE BEST! AWESOME person! And George is probably the best receptionist Ive ever come across. Very tight knit family environment!", "business_id": "4hR4HEFI07Hr3wApJLM4cg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z53nh5GHxDc4I9DIwOYOmQ", "review_id": "qjjx87vk2c36TbvckbX_mA", "text": "Dr. Berg is an excellent physician and is highly trained and experienced. If you are seeking acupuncture he is the go-to-guy!", "business_id": "4hR4HEFI07Hr3wApJLM4cg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wqQ-50Sjf9ol3SYaPbA1YQ", "review_id": "Q7hRZ_LXSA-QCCJcc_s9WA", "text": "Dr. Berg is wonderful! Has really helped me with my MS using acupuncture.", "business_id": "4hR4HEFI07Hr3wApJLM4cg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-2iWy3oSFB_QsHDlQlXUlQ", "review_id": "ZO11lIN7jspnMtfeQoUFUw", "text": "I've been going to Dr. Berg for many years and consider him one of the best chiropractors in the state. Having his certification in sports injuries, rehab and acupuncture has been a real asset for my family.", "business_id": "4hR4HEFI07Hr3wApJLM4cg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qVrzYwFcdpI2SgK_sqZqxQ", "review_id": "ZQBY1FS470Sh2DeQnRCUVA", "text": "They also do not pay their vendors.  We took an order from them at a tradeshow, shipped the order right away and 6 plus months later we are still waiting to get a return call on the past due amount let alone any money.  They never return phone calls and their staff on the phone are just plane rude.  I would not recommend buying or selling anything to them.  Our attorney's have take over this account.", "business_id": "_nYSa-i_x3AR6yXINAIrOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0KXxuKxlspsO6CrDLgQJ-w", "review_id": "X38WcITeDEEXL2utblkz4w", "text": "I don't think I've ever seen a store with so much merchandise packed so closely together. Seriously, the places screams fire hazard. Its difficult to find anything anywhere, but employees are plentiful and helpful, so its not all bad. I found what I needed: fog pesticide bombs. Thankfully, they took care of the mosquitoes in my bathroom, so I'm left neutral on Artie's Ace Hardware.", "business_id": "_nYSa-i_x3AR6yXINAIrOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WVvu15Qem7gpNOzCpYc0Pw", "review_id": "HCibcY1NYhApmSv-ndn4aA", "text": "Went to have a key made.\n\nBig sign on the door:\n\n\"We Are a Dog Friendly Store\nPlease Don't Leave Your Pet in the Car!\"", "business_id": "_nYSa-i_x3AR6yXINAIrOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "coVx1HqVwOwFl9mrkYBvAg", "review_id": "HJUxQZ4K7JB80km-r9tQIA", "text": "Here is what is bad and the reason I can't give them 5 stars even though on some visits, they would deserve 5 stars. The worst thing is that I have seen them yelling at customers and then talk about that customer in front of other customers when that customer left. For that they deserve one star. Secondly, the prices are usually about 20 % higher than I can get elsewhere. The good is that when I need something and I'm not in the mood to walk miles around Home Depot looking for it with no help in sight, I can get in and get out quick with what I need at ACE. Also, they are very dog friendly so I can bring my two Great Danes in with me so it's fun! They also have old fashioned things that are hard to find anywhere but online like canning supplies, and specialty cleaners like Feed N' Wax orange oil. So, they could improve some things but I'm glad they're there because they are close to my house.", "business_id": "_nYSa-i_x3AR6yXINAIrOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ngD5RF07pxwlq4euexSluA", "review_id": "xdlsj5BaAN1Bi-pMoXoE0g", "text": "Don't let the crammed full o' stuff atmosphere scare you off.  They have EVERYTHING and I mean everything here. And they will help you find it if you can't.\n\nThe quality of their products overall is better than Home Depot.  Either my husband or I are there a minimum of once a week.  \n\nSometime you have to cajole the counter help to be helpful, but that doesn't deter my 5-stars.   They really know their stuff and have gone out of their way to help us get just what we need to get the job done.  This is not a big \"corporate\" shop; it's a neighborhood hardware store franchise.", "business_id": "_nYSa-i_x3AR6yXINAIrOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xgqxRjWRQvGPr8h3IA8OwQ", "review_id": "2V0mHyQ1_T9uUv2bY5Qaeg", "text": "Do they have everything a hardare store should have?\n\nYep.\n\nHowever.... try 'returning' anything there and you get major pushback from the staff.\n\nThe guys working the floor are helpful.  The cashiers are rather rude.\n\nOnly two stars because Home Depot is only 2 miles north and  I would rather make the short drive than put up with the attitude.\n\n\"Attitude\" in a Hardware Store....  \"go figure.\"", "business_id": "_nYSa-i_x3AR6yXINAIrOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QAtL9roCZeqQlLDB-Ara7g", "review_id": "J4J_ZpbrX1tF7p2JBIqjPA", "text": "Cannot return purchases made from other aces. But everything else is ok.", "business_id": "_nYSa-i_x3AR6yXINAIrOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MjGFuGKBTlVBITedjZK8Pg", "review_id": "YZnEVwyEQhuGOpKlxqKEQg", "text": "We go to Arties all the time and have never had any issues and love it more now that they have a post office in the back, so we don't have to drive to the post office. It is a little cramped, but the staff has always been great in helping me find things. I also love the fact that I can take my dog. She loves to go in there but I won't take her during very busy times.", "business_id": "_nYSa-i_x3AR6yXINAIrOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OYUrD_-h5UJT_gyFkcF2kQ", "review_id": "XuRfRa56Ndcfr3-FV-cOoA", "text": "Going to Artie's is like being thrown back in time.  It reminds me of the Ace Hardware store from 40 years ago in my home town.  A bit disorganized, but there is always a friendly face there to ask if you need assistance and I love that!  The new US postal office they added to the back of the store makes my life so much easier.  Thanks Artie!", "business_id": "_nYSa-i_x3AR6yXINAIrOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 50, "cool": 47}, "user_id": "Xe3roFVZWGe1ABkuhN9UCg", "review_id": "SGzdAMZdkK1C9pzLHvKUHw", "text": "The staff has always been helpful.", "business_id": "_nYSa-i_x3AR6yXINAIrOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UE7KjXD6frjuvKk6rtxjDQ", "review_id": "IHiWb0knXRAHC5YdRuMVxQ", "text": "I go past several cheaper\nHardware stores to go to Arties. 2 reasons  CUSTOMER SERVICE and they get you in and out your not wondering for days trying to find something and parking a block away! Instantly your greeted and escorted to the area and get what you need. Always friendly and like I said the customer service is worth the trip! Bonus if you want to wander they have everything you never new you needed and more:)", "business_id": "_nYSa-i_x3AR6yXINAIrOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8Y5ETV2Xf91biKj_sajB2A", "review_id": "dFdZz2z-ybE1a_QxfgfdnQ", "text": "I like shopping at Ace Hardware because I del like it's a \"small town hardware store\".  I have a hard time walking into this store because the store is too small for all of their merchandise.  Isle are small, shelves are stacked as high as they can, and it's not easy to move around.  The staff is helpful, but most of the time they make you feel as if you're an idiot for asking a question.  I stick to Home Depot and Lowe's.  Easy to navigate without fearing for your life.", "business_id": "_nYSa-i_x3AR6yXINAIrOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "J3I2NClEbD1Xr8lOdjxlqQ", "review_id": "E8nin6cCNyFTlntE3845EA", "text": "I like Ace Hardware.  you pay a bit more, but they totally make up for it in service.  I mean, really, there's a guy at the door that greets you and offers to help.  At Home Depot, you get the guy that greets you and wants to sell you an $8000 AC, when all you really need is to get a key made.  Anyway, I digress.\n\nI walk in, and yes, I am just here to get a key made.  Man at the door points me the way, then asks about the key type.  Sure enough, it's a special cut chipped key.  We don't do those here.  You'll prolly have to go to the dealer for that, he says to me.\n\nMakes for a short visit as I thank him and spin around to exit back out to leave.  But not before I check in :-).  In the few short minutes I was there, I got the feeling that this place was like the classic hardware store of days of yore - you know, the kind you see on \"Home Improvement\", full of guys that know how to do things.  I\"ll be back the next time I need something hardware related.", "business_id": "_nYSa-i_x3AR6yXINAIrOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xFG4Ca2HHmbxDTkMlmHnjQ", "review_id": "wtHoCGXp3xsXreH3WsQP9w", "text": "Awful customer service from everybody there (including the post office people). Very rude, inconsiderate, and unhelpful.\n\nThe prices are not good.\n\nIt is a pain to return anything here.\n\nWe live just a few blocks away, so it is unfortunate that we can no longer go to this store. However, after numerous visits (we kept trying to give them more 'second' chances), we have come to the conclusion that it is just better to go to Home Depot a couple miles away.\n\nOur advice is to go to Home Depot just two miles up the road at Tatum and Bell. The prices are better, the customer service is friendly, and the return policy is great!", "business_id": "_nYSa-i_x3AR6yXINAIrOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-M4RgDG7CAkxekZEMvDB-g", "review_id": "8q7A4e0SNtkI16sBRmsDzw", "text": "Customer service is terrible  doubt I will ever go back", "business_id": "_nYSa-i_x3AR6yXINAIrOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VgdDYz0-i1kDszfEu5nFdg", "review_id": "H65Xc_GBjJRBTbiRMe2QUw", "text": "They have a good selection but their store is not laid out very well.  If you don't understand the layout of this store, you can get completely lost.    Also, their customer service is hit or miss.   Went up to the customer service counter and stood right in front of a girl and she completely avoided me.  Would not look up or acknowledge me in any way.  I left and decided to try to do my return at the regular register and that worked fine.  When we were checking out, there was a long line for the single teller that was open.  A second teller opened up and, rather than saying \"next in line, come to my register\", they took the last person in the line.  HELLO???!?!?  Definitely no customer service at this Ace Hardware location.", "business_id": "_nYSa-i_x3AR6yXINAIrOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FN7Oi6GuTMsBDuM_n-O6wA", "review_id": "ixTZj-tHsmUd6MQHw8nWYw", "text": "First, I would like to say I love shopping here. I can spend hours looking at all their merchandise. Granted some of the merchandise is pricey. But I have found good deals here as well.\n\nThey have fantastic holiday items. I bought a costume for 8 bucks...can't beat that.\n\nNow for the reason I put 4 stars instead of 5. The post office is ridiculous! They are beyond slow and unhelpful. I went to mail a couple packages while I was having a key made. I was told they do not have tape to close the package or address labels. They do not provide any packing materials. Umm..it's a post office right? BUT, you can purchase a roll of tape. Insane! So, I took my packages and walk down to the UPS store where they happily taped my packages and had address labels!", "business_id": "_nYSa-i_x3AR6yXINAIrOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ky9pQ8AKufvZ63IxR41jGg", "review_id": "35Z_hKsmrhLEgpVjBYCiMA", "text": "Well this is an interesting little store. The first thing I thought about when I first walked into the place was how this was a serious fire hazard. I mean everything is so tight and items are extremely close together. I mean the aisles.....the people.....check out counters.....merchandise.....everything is just right on top of you. If your claustrophobic this may not be a good place for you to visit. I came here to buy a couple of items during black Friday and I was royally screwed on the mail in rebate program. Don't EVER TRUST mail in rebates they are a total scam and huge waste of time....i really should have know better. I was happy with my merchandise and the customer service was okay....but I won't be back unless I absolutely can't find what I need somewhere else. Eat, Drink, and be Merry my Friends!!!!", "business_id": "_nYSa-i_x3AR6yXINAIrOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "88D_juiVLC5ssWSnagGR4w", "review_id": "2lk3uODA9zHY4hCqcw49RA", "text": "Whatever it was, I have found it at Artie's. Everyone I've met there knew what they were talking about: tools, plumbing, paint, screen doors, hardware, etc. They are 10 times better than any Home Depot in which I've been. Artie's is small enough to get around, but large enough to have everything....and I mean everything. That includes clothes, and lots of cool weird little things that you just got to have. I go out of my way to shop there.", "business_id": "_nYSa-i_x3AR6yXINAIrOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "faVvuyxRutEkKX1hK1GuQA", "review_id": "zxf6KqagMu6t__zzlQJaog", "text": "Always handy - has the things the big box stores don't carry.\nChristine just helped me when my deadbolt dropped a pin and trapped my key - 10 minutes and she fixed it - no charge!  What?  \nPlus, they carry Craftsman tools now, so I don't have to go to Sears.\nWinning!", "business_id": "_nYSa-i_x3AR6yXINAIrOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hFh2O43n69ne6kjxeMVGSg", "review_id": "d9NViryN32MvOG3AgMp75w", "text": "I like having this store near, it's much more convenient than going to one of the bigger stores like Home Depot, it's definitely easier to park and get right in and out of this place.  Also, they have EVERYTHING from items you would need in the kitchen to traditional hardware items and lawn and pool care.  Helpful staff for sure.", "business_id": "_nYSa-i_x3AR6yXINAIrOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-NqAzEz-AyaPqqjyYPRKkA", "review_id": "DbjbaWmDG51QjtoAYfD8xg", "text": "I wear those rimless, wire glasses and somehow broke the wire nose pieces off .  I have trifocals and so they didn't sit right for hands-free use of the bottom two lenses.    I dropped into Arties on my way to work and talked to a woman stocking the isles.  She smiled, took a close look at my glasses.  Then walked to the hose section:  cut a piece of clear plastic hose, slit it along the side and pushed it onto the nose-bridge wire.  It works very well, I don't look to odd and it will last until my new glasses arrive!! Thanks artie and staff for your hero magic, you saved the day!", "business_id": "_nYSa-i_x3AR6yXINAIrOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KcNLPX9_nAIduhm_pE_sFw", "review_id": "aBc2SyGbvC76lfEnWv-nAw", "text": "I'll never go into Ace Hardware again.  Went to get medium boxes for our move.  10 boxes would have cost me $70 for 10 boxes.  Paid $18 for 10 boxes at Home Depot on Bell rd.  If they take advantage of customers for basics I'll never trust for any other purchases.  I understand if they were a bit more expensive but 6X the cost is totally ridiculous", "business_id": "_nYSa-i_x3AR6yXINAIrOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zolrKAO6FxJZ7fZzZcPv5g", "review_id": "KdM4kChtlywvxKa50jWCPg", "text": "Great service by Brian and Deanna and they have everything!!\nNot your normal hardware store - from jewelry to washers and everything in between. And lots of impulse buy opportunities too!\n\nI will be back many times.", "business_id": "_nYSa-i_x3AR6yXINAIrOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dhVqzZ-D0GDYT65MGADqTw", "review_id": "PaTPehvXb7q5mUj_Smvq4Q", "text": "I always want to like this place but I just can't. I'm fine with paying a bit more for great customer service, but the prices are significantly higher and often the customer service is no-where to be found. It is hard to navigate this store and my experience is that finding someone to help you is often as difficult as finding what you are looking for, if not more so. Another problem is with what the store calls \"seasonal items.\" In other words, be prepared for the possibility that whatever you buy will not be returnable, even if it is unopened and unused. I have found that Ace does have a different / larger selection than Home Depot or Lowe's on certain specialty items (for example, signs and doggie doors). But I still begin with Home Depot or Lowe's first and visit Ace only as a last resort.", "business_id": "_nYSa-i_x3AR6yXINAIrOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yDiCXOYJbbi5k1clMwo9Tw", "review_id": "uhVM8YfEthedAoOsQixhow", "text": "What a Great Store and Employees they ALWAYS WANT AND DO HELP ME and then, beside being great at their job, helping me find what I need and want every time, they LOVE my Dog BAXTER they all say \"Hello\" to him and pet him and he Loves them All.\nThanks from us.\nLarry C and Baxter\nMerry Christmas\nGreat Crew \"Artie\"", "business_id": "_nYSa-i_x3AR6yXINAIrOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g2Av1kPbK_2m5APy2hTOcA", "review_id": "DqPybGGAnlVpjQ3moQ8z3g", "text": "Just bought THE investment Xmas tree here, very patient salesman who actually listened to both my husband and my points of view (I wanted artificial, hubby didn't) and now we're both happy.  Giant selection of lights, ornaments & everything for the hooikdays.  The owners wife use to be the window designer for Macy so the sample trees are gorgeous.", "business_id": "_nYSa-i_x3AR6yXINAIrOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f_-ZHEnkAlhb_1vJQgZKvw", "review_id": "BN3FKz-mbQTTzrBbYAH90Q", "text": "Disappointed. I tried to return a $2  outlet cover (wrong color match to existing )..and was told by the cashier I would need to pay a 25% restocking fee ( Yes..I did have to open the package in order to install..which is when I discovered it was the wrong color match ) \nI was purchasing another household product also...so my $2 'return' (plus some ) was going right back into thier register. \nNot the best approach for customer loyalty / PR..", "business_id": "_nYSa-i_x3AR6yXINAIrOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "74TLaUdrOrIc8v8Z5ix-kw", "review_id": "U42IOvZEDOc5-tae7iUTaA", "text": "I will tell you what I know about Artie's Ace Hardware, Artie himself, his family, and the men and women that work at the store, which have become like family to me.  **And if anyone in these reviews should know about all of them, it is me-** because I have been personally shopping at this man's store, since 1992, and professionally shopping there on a near daily basis since 2005, spending $100,000 at the store from about 2008-2013 alone, and I have the receipts to prove it. (I own a full service repair company).  To this day, I see Artie personally on the floor of his store every day, well dressed, smiling, and \"in the trenches\" with his men and women.  He talks to customers, handles concerns, and is always trying to improve the store.  He asks customers what they want, and he has personally asked me as a repair company owner/operator what I think about the store-he listens, and takes action-I often see him redo areas of the store to offer people more.  Just in the last year, he has added a Post Office, a U-Haul rental, he has redone the entire electrical section, and MORE!!  I have never asked this man for anything, and he has made me feel like family.  He recognized how often I was in his store over the years, asked who I was, took a personal interest in me, thanked me, and showed his appreciation for my business.  He also personally supports his employees by hiring and using (on a regular basis) one of their children who runs an electrical company to perform work at his store.  There is to much to list, and not enough room here for me to express my gratitude for what this man and his employees have done for myself, the men and women I've employed, and my family.  His family works there as well, and they're always moving and working hard.\n\nThe men on the floor that work at Artie's I've come to know,  care about, and respect personally over the years.  They are like family to me.  I hold their opinions in high regard and still seek advice from them, even after repairing things in multiple fields both personally and professionally over the last 18 years.  When I walk into this store, I usually see 3 of them up front that greet me with smiles, use my name, and they know exactly where things are- this continues as I walk through the store.  That is not easy to do when you work in a customer service capacity for long periods of time.  I am honored to know and call each one of these men my friends, and nothing is more important to me than my reputation, so hopefully that means something.  \n\nThe girls up front that run the register and front end are SUPERHEROES.  If you have never operated a cash register (I did this for years when I was younger at both grocery stores, gas stations, and in other stores) then you have NO IDEA what it takes to greet each person with a smile like they do every time, over and over again- one person can be yelling at you and making you lose your faith in humanity one minute, and right after that you need to genuinely smile and make someone feel welcome- over and over again, day in and day out.  The next time you see one of these girls, you should give them a tip like a waitress-and thank them- because in my opinion it's a lot harder to do what they do, and they get no tips, and are given to little respect.\n\nIn summary, every one of the people I know at this store are absolutely amazing, and I don't have enough room, time, or vocabulary to say enough nice things.  I hope you give them a shot, and if you've had a bad experience, maybe it's time to let go of that, be forgiving,  go back go back in and give Artie's another shot.", "business_id": "_nYSa-i_x3AR6yXINAIrOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qL40WW7bh1LqCnYdVeDF6A", "review_id": "569gK0Q6JB97RrxVXy8hLg", "text": "I just want to let you guys know that you lost out on a $1500 - $2000 window re-screening job for 20 screens and 2 sliders because no one called me after I left my contact info with the woman at the service desk on Saturday, 3/29.  I try to support the local small businesses in my area but this (lack of) response was very disappointing.", "business_id": "_nYSa-i_x3AR6yXINAIrOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P72_QN52ceUUSnXk6jo-Fw", "review_id": "c8YFJVUfMUub2yiSQR5cGQ", "text": "Went to get my car key copied and the man at the back who helped me was very nice and speedy. He told me to try it on my door so I paid and tried it in the parking lot and it was a little sticky. I went back inside to make sure it was ok he gladly took it back  polished it, and put some lubricant on it. You have to go through the specified exit in this store, so I walked back around to find the woman that helped me purchase the key was not at the register and in a conversation with a man in the front (who worked there). So I walked to her and said \"I already paid for this SO \" and Kept Walking she said \"OK\" and of course just as I was about to go out the door the man whom she had been talking to before in a sarcastic tone said \"suuuuure\". I had somewhere to be at the time and jumping down his throat for his unfunny joke probably still would not be worth my time. Usually I don't take mind to stupid people but when you accuse someone of being a thief at least do it to their face and if I were older as well I probably wouldn't have cared but being 20 years old I've been consistently harassed for things of the like. Even asked to empty my purse WITHOUT CAUSE, and followed through stores. So out of this long story the joke is on you Artie's I'm not coming back. I just feel bad for the guy in the back who fixed my key WITH great customer service.", "business_id": "_nYSa-i_x3AR6yXINAIrOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YICfQBT-9JR3U8eNxU-EXg", "review_id": "SoJlhC8T-dEoXoX1rAmEIQ", "text": "Very poor and non friendly service  Price are outrageous. I don't understand why people shop here unless the enjoy paying high prices and enjoy non friendly employees. But, I guess there is a store for everyone.", "business_id": "_nYSa-i_x3AR6yXINAIrOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g9vIA0oUS5UEzU1jNHXT7g", "review_id": "5JkzgVZ1XX6un2VmWorv8g", "text": "Great selection of anything and everything you'll need to do any type of project highly recommend this location they seem to have more stuff than others", "business_id": "_nYSa-i_x3AR6yXINAIrOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2NXViziq9ascHhPAf91TGQ", "review_id": "7AjEur6qcTII-7m_bEucMg", "text": "Overpriced compared to Home Depot and there is just WAY too much clutter. Do not shop here if you are claustrophobic.", "business_id": "_nYSa-i_x3AR6yXINAIrOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Sdj97Asyp2P8MIP1etB6ug", "review_id": "0I-EHpYgu_zwrRwDu0yCwg", "text": "I hate going into this store. It is very disorganized, cluttered, and impossible to get assistance. When you do get assistance they are usually very short and rude in their responses. They seem to be trying to sell everything but hardware (ie. jewelry, clothing, and lighters).  The only reason I stop here is because of how conveniently located it is to my house.", "business_id": "_nYSa-i_x3AR6yXINAIrOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VNR7mISfN0nTSP9iuiR5pg", "review_id": "3N-AEcNqSSUxrZE0-Dpy-g", "text": "Came in to have glasses repaired.  Ended up with cosmetic damage on the exterior of the frames.  These are $600 frames.  Repair tech offered $10 off, but frames are still damaged.  Did not make the customer whole after ruining the cosmetics of the frame.   Will not repeat business here.  Beware of the condition of your sunglasses before you drop them off...they will surely come out in a much different condition after they are \"fixed.\"", "business_id": "nQNZY-pecFIpFVRbRez0kA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W0nAocH4fEKUJ--8RNyQLA", "review_id": "ATDcfZjgrPxAhqMWfBjIfg", "text": "Super friendly and attentive to the small things. Had frames repaired months ago. Went back in because a different screw came loose. The same gentleman replaced it for free and tightened up all the other screws. I know it's a small thing but most places these days would fix what they have to and move on but I really appreciated the little extra time it took to make sure I was taken care of.", "business_id": "nQNZY-pecFIpFVRbRez0kA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hALs9RouD-dEPDHvQ_963g", "review_id": "MlOyPsU_Yk7r5sLCeRYvMQ", "text": "Replaced the screws in my glasses in less than 10 minutes. $10.00\n90 day guarantee.", "business_id": "nQNZY-pecFIpFVRbRez0kA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AJl_uYOqo7D02KCaJCQpoQ", "review_id": "30q_ufX59Q6c9ZEH2azd_A", "text": "I had two pair of RayBan sunglasses that needed to be fixed.  The first pair had bent frames which the gentleman fixed within a minute.  The next pair had bent frames and a cracked lens.  All my options were explained to me without any sales pressure.  I had lots of questions about polarized replacements and color options.  The sales person patiently explained all the details and allowed me to try the lenses available.  Clearly, this is a place where they are the experts in the service they provide, they are friendly, and they provide a great value if you want to get your glasses fixed instead of replacing them.", "business_id": "nQNZY-pecFIpFVRbRez0kA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YJ3P0wCVQn_a_ssZMweY3Q", "review_id": "ZDfHyX47vv143kGnVeD0rw", "text": "Horrible. Tried to charge us $50 for a small fix and when we didn't want to pay that and started to leave screamed and insulted us. Don't go to this place, it is a rip off and the help is the rudest I have ever come across.", "business_id": "nQNZY-pecFIpFVRbRez0kA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J9SyqyIsWyca5v3Z4GyrJg", "review_id": "U4-9_OW098Bao58vdEiVHg", "text": "Fast! Repaired three mangled pairs of glasses in under 10 minutes for under $20. Great service and super fast!", "business_id": "nQNZY-pecFIpFVRbRez0kA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZNjjRRg2VAYly3lRth5Lig", "review_id": "SYLGvHUVdnuUwLtAuqL4gw", "text": "I am at that age where glasses are now needed!:( Aki made everything a breeze. Eye exam, frames, lenses as well as taking the time to educate me on what the different lenses and frames were and how they affect me personally!:)", "business_id": "nQNZY-pecFIpFVRbRez0kA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "GBiRiz794crMHMrH7Y87fA", "review_id": "406PdJFNrv_EyaaTQYgU-A", "text": "This place is a kick ass little corner bar. Lots of TVs with sporting events and great people. I definitely recommend going and checking it out once their patio is done being built. Drinks are potent and service is the best. This IS the mini version of a Cheers in Arizona.", "business_id": "1rOQVIlUlLBcf1EDj_n4Vw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ILPtB6qlQgmEznSkdhxEQQ", "review_id": "k6OhAbOAucV9gqZpJWUKYg", "text": "Meet me behind the Baskin Robbins and I'll fix your little red wagon.....\n\nThat's exactly what will happen when you walk into this place.  Small, cozy, the game is always on, the juke box has great music, they do Karaoke (against Jen's, one of the owner's better judgement) and they have live music on Saturday's.\n\nIf you want a place to go get your drink on, play some domino's, or just relax, this is a great little bar.  The regulars are as nice as they come and they are definitely loyal.  The bar just changed hands a little over a year ago and the couple running it are fantastic and have spruced the place up a bit with some new paint, new TV's and a nice patio so you can drink and get your smoke on if you so desire.\n\nIf you are looking for a hang out after work or on the weekend, this place definitely fits the bill. Just look behind the Baskin Robbin's cuz it is tucked away.", "business_id": "1rOQVIlUlLBcf1EDj_n4Vw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RL3exTbJkDfOmlB5ByaPdA", "review_id": "ei35Z0nOWwnmZ9L71Mcxow", "text": "Super friendly staff, good prices, and I've heard rave reviews of the live entertainment they get.  Wish they had a menu, but it's just a little place.", "business_id": "1rOQVIlUlLBcf1EDj_n4Vw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dT37UOOORNw1sxH7_uHL8Q", "review_id": "Pnk7kFr_kg06A00TbHMZ7A", "text": "This is the best little bar I've found in Phoenix. It's your friendly neighborhood corner bar, with great great great staff and service! The mood is always friendly and relaxed... this is a great place to just kick back, relax, have a few beers and enjoy some conversation.  Always a good time, and also an excellent place to watch sports.", "business_id": "1rOQVIlUlLBcf1EDj_n4Vw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vG5m7L7PE4t7j_jErACcTQ", "review_id": "R53HADOkdUx5yEEBt3VR7A", "text": "Sorry but I have to be the voice of dissent/reason here. Had probably the worst bar experience I've ever had at 'Paradise' last night.\n\nThe beer (Blue Moon on draft) tasted old with a strange aftertaste and even the Coke tasted nasty (all 4 of us left our glasses all but untouched after the first taste). \n\nThe worst part, though, was the service. Rather than seeming curious or concerned about the Coke that tasted like dishwater, the bartender rolled her eyes and made it seem a huge bother to try another glass (which also tasted bad). Must have been too much trouble, because there were all of about 5 other people in the whole place.\n\nYikes -- Won't be back.", "business_id": "1rOQVIlUlLBcf1EDj_n4Vw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TxOR39w0Mlbd4h1siXyb_w", "review_id": "vdV1Up8CFXqj7tq2osgkKg", "text": "Love this place.  Just stumbled in yesterday and Judy the bartender made me feel welcome like I had been a regular for years.  They don't have a huge selection of liquor but they have all of the essentials and they have enough high end stuff to make me happy. I dont think as a bar you need to carry every vodka known to man but I would like to see something more than Smirnoff and Stoli.  Although I am not a smoker myself, their back patio is really cool. Again not the nicest patio in the valley but I love that they make the most of this small space with creative furniture and a real cozy feel.  They have a ton of board games which I think is really great.  They have a few dart boards,  a necessity for any bar.  I think they thing I like most is Judy was telling me about all of the fun activities and events the owners plan for their customers.  I guess when Betty White hosted SNL last spring they had a big viewing party there.  And this past Monday Night during the Packers-Bears game they had Brats for the Cheese-Heads and Real Chicago dogs for the Bears fans.  What a creative and fun idea. \n\nAnother thing I live about this place is a wonderful, 30 ft long wooden bar. You have got to see this thing.  It's fantastic. \n\nI guess the only think I can think of why they dont get 5 stars is because they dont open until 2pm every day.  I am sure there is a good reason for it. but with slightly limited hours I can't give 5 stars.  \n\nHaving said that I think I will roll over for a drink about now. I am really going to love going to this great neighborhood bar.", "business_id": "1rOQVIlUlLBcf1EDj_n4Vw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rbnNZNtUJTiZVHifDPF2jA", "review_id": "EdOiwnUR0XSYFVB3tmCr7w", "text": "Friendly, decent draft beer selection,  the snacking menu could be improved, Decent TV's. I liked it.", "business_id": "1rOQVIlUlLBcf1EDj_n4Vw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Dox74ekWFkcBJmkHkJxeEQ", "review_id": "7drQ4-k67MKjGkfsj6Kelg", "text": "Went to this bar last night since it was close to my apt. and rec'd decent reviews from Yelpers.......NOT!! I have never been so obviously ignored since my days in Southie (a well known anti-black area of Boston). I paid for my drink and the bartender placed my change in front of the guy sitting next to me. Ok, simple mistake, I thought. Watched the game and once my drink was done I saw her talk to her cadre of friends for over 20 minutes before I got another one...and it was the guy sitting next to me who bought me one and apologized for the now noticeble slight. When my drink arrived, I questioned the delay (4 people at the bar and maybe 9 in the whole place), the bartender asked me to leave. I walked and will NEVER return. Don't know why this place is rated so high. It sucks...", "business_id": "1rOQVIlUlLBcf1EDj_n4Vw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zt2qpJmlij18ZgZp7Ldcgg", "review_id": "-7aSvWnqYgZAY3BFmw_TwQ", "text": "If you like smoky low life atmosphere.. then this is the place for you.  Bartender not too friendly and it's a dump!", "business_id": "1rOQVIlUlLBcf1EDj_n4Vw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qAAANTz5PrJ77oWK85bipQ", "review_id": "2RitvU6jVBeN-WDowme0kg", "text": "Jennifer and Hannah made our night!\n\nI love small neighborhood bars.  Jennifer and Hannah were so accomdating and friendly.  I felt right at home.\n\nA fun time was had by all.  I'll definately be back!", "business_id": "1rOQVIlUlLBcf1EDj_n4Vw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nEL-_kLeN37CSR9fXFY4zw", "review_id": "mByOz5meIxF41EoFRLn2uQ", "text": "What a great little neighborhood bar! The bartender was super friendly and great about checking back to see if I needed anything.  I love the creatively-named jello shots, and I did notice a huge stack of games to play. What a great idea! I will absolutely come back with some friends to play some Jenga or Apples to Apples. Patio is very cozy and comfortable. All in all, I am very impressed by how fun and friendly this bar is! The perfect place to watch the game, have a drink after work or hear some music. Can't wait for my next visit!", "business_id": "1rOQVIlUlLBcf1EDj_n4Vw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wNqwKWaRjClmcKsoJJRFow", "review_id": "XWMC5D2WZOnmZxyRkMI95A", "text": "Usually come here when I feel like getting away from my immediate hood. Laid back crowd and atmosphere, awesome outdoor patio and the drinks are reasonably priced. My girl Laura always takes care of me. Always a fun place to go (literally) tucked away from the P.V. Mall area.", "business_id": "1rOQVIlUlLBcf1EDj_n4Vw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Oba6VjQT4Tv1n_hqP-XDCw", "review_id": "XTI8W4ImHWdoGUhkNjp8Kg", "text": "This place is super fun. The bartenders are nice, quick, and the drinks are seriously cheap. But cheap isn't bad here. The best part, and the reason I love this place, besides cheap drinks and yummy French fries, is they have board games! Some are a bit outdated, (who knew I'd be so good at '80s trivial pursuit?), but it's still pretty sweet to get tipsy while playing Jenga.", "business_id": "1rOQVIlUlLBcf1EDj_n4Vw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_LGc_12v8LaaOdz0mdYkXQ", "review_id": "_jUcN9lvzWk2KThGLyhisg", "text": "Tucked away nicely in a strip mall across the street from Paradise Valley Mall, its' almost hidden door keeps out most of the riff-raff.    So, what you end up with is a solid neighborhood bar in a pretty nice area.    Large, enclosed smoking patio for those so inclined, fair drink prices, assorted board and table games, the largest Jenga game I've ever seen, darts and especially Golden Tee. All of these things add up to a pretty decent place to go while away a couple of hours.", "business_id": "1rOQVIlUlLBcf1EDj_n4Vw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9qrey_kl_L6Jn7o2D67xeQ", "review_id": "uB-w4EePNIeerdQgvgDq_g", "text": "Definitely a hole in the wall bar. All the bartenders are nice and they have cheap specials. They have board games (which is unique and fun), darts, and arcade games. Some nights they have live local musicians and they play the games on Sunday. Nothing fancy and very tiny, in fact most of the time you will have to order food out b/c they don't have much. The food they do have fried pickles and iguana balls(chicken balls) are really good. Just kind of boring as far as bars go with crappy country music and usually not a lot of ppl in there.", "business_id": "1rOQVIlUlLBcf1EDj_n4Vw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GZ8SFGydLYKfVQGBu2BvPA", "review_id": "1aw8dcHfcRFV7xb2HDDFeg", "text": "My favorite neighborhood dive bar! Always a laid back atmosphere, super great prices on drinks, and friendly staff (Rob is awesome) They also have a juke box we always entertain ourselves with. They don't have a big food menu so I wouldn't recommend it if you're hungry.. otherwise this place is awesome.", "business_id": "1rOQVIlUlLBcf1EDj_n4Vw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MlQ8T64p5a3rvjYiPbv4gw", "review_id": "SlKRC35UCyHoudKEl5F5wQ", "text": "Always a great place to stop in for a drink while shopping in the PV Mall area.  No one stares at you when you walk in.   Just walk in, sit down, and enjoy good service and drinks. If you are hungry, bring your own food or order delivery to the bar (they don't mind).  This is not a place for dinner and drinks... It's also not a dive bar with regulars slumped over the bar that stare at you when you walk in.\n\nCheck it out.  See you this weekend!", "business_id": "1rOQVIlUlLBcf1EDj_n4Vw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ajzzOmblivZzKJ6nLmtdjA", "review_id": "CjHTdlh5wODEhG_WAK2A7Q", "text": "Great place to grab a drink after work with friends that isn't corporate or pricey.  Just laid back, friendly people.", "business_id": "1rOQVIlUlLBcf1EDj_n4Vw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CbkbRtwzH56NOBovb52eQA", "review_id": "xnggK3LSxLmFOtu7u9b27Q", "text": "A pleasant surprise for an optical practice that I only found by going through my vision plan directory! Great staff (Claire especially was very knowledgeable and professional), reasonable cost, contacts were ready when promised and there was good follow up afterwards.", "business_id": "P6WsyvsKyPWB4Vl4E2Pxfg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "RsUNADZTrJ5xFXVMXJC1MQ", "review_id": "Kpv5jMNgNPEuRq4fYPsQeA", "text": "My family has been going to Dr. Fuller for probably 7+ years. It's been very hard to find a good Optometrist with a good staff. We used to switch every few years cause the doctor was always good but no personality and the staff was off and on. Meaning sometimes good other times they couldn't even fix our glasses\n\nDr. Fuller is very nice, like to joke around with us and knows our family. Always asking us how our family is. It's not just business which helps bring some personality to the doctor. Also, he will spend the time to explain anything with our eyes. \n\nHis staff seems to turn over every few years but he seems to always hire people who are very friendly, helpful, and smile. I have never had any problem with Dr. Fuller or his staff. \n\nIf you are looking for a really good Optometrist then give him a try. Also, it doesn't hurt that his office is close by our house.", "business_id": "P6WsyvsKyPWB4Vl4E2Pxfg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "crHxuCiLGeD_cJkDgeqzYA", "review_id": "oWjER4xqLDFJceX2NKIpPQ", "text": "My family and I have been going to optical illusions forever. Dr. Fuller is honest, funny, and very bright. I would recommend him to anyone.", "business_id": "P6WsyvsKyPWB4Vl4E2Pxfg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zRnoNCqk0DG3iOQxtpVXug", "review_id": "9WYDOV5UoX6lTPJzLGESpg", "text": "For more than 20 years (starting as a young kid), I went to Dr. McPhalen. The guy is a weird creep (my opinion)....I realize that due to the nature of the exam the doctor has to be within a certain proximity of one's face but McPhalen is ALL UP IN one's personal space. I thought this was weird but normal because he had been the only optometrist I've been to all my life. \n\nThen finally, after getting harassed by McPhalen during an appt about how I didn't \"deserve the privilege of contact lenses\" and told to justify why he should sell them to me, I just HAD IT. I was going to leave their practice (after more than 20 years!) until my mother calmed me down and told me to go to Dr. Fuller. I was apprehensive about going to the same practice but she assured me that Dr. Fuller was different so I went ahead and scheduled an appt with him. \n\nI'm so glad I took her advice because Dr. Fuller is WONDERFUL! :) He is friendly and pleasant and was efficient and quick. He doesn't invade one's personal space like the schmuck doctor I was going to before. In fact, it was quite a shock to me that Dr. Fuller wasn't a space invader as I only had McPhalen to compare to and assumed all optometrists did their exams the same way.\n\nDr. Fuller also caught the early signs of glaucoma in not only my mother but also my mother in law and SAVED their eyesight! He also went out of his way to make sure my mother made follow up appts with her eye specialist to treat the glaucoma. \n\nIf I was grading this practice on just McPhalen alone, the guy wouldn't even get one star but thanks to Dr. Fuller I'm giving five! :)\n\nJust remember folks, go to Dr. Fuller. \n\nAVOID MCPHALEN like the damn plague or kiss your personal space (and general sanity) goodbye.", "business_id": "P6WsyvsKyPWB4Vl4E2Pxfg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5YrxWfIe4yguL83w8qoGqg", "review_id": "GURP52h3QiYP5pprzoGM6Q", "text": "Having worn glasses most of my life, I have seen many optometrists over the years.  My usual routine for selecting an optometry practice  always seemed to be based exclusively on the styles of frames they carried, with the actual exam and personality of the doctor  sadly being my last concern.  The big chains always overwealmed me...and I never ever left feeling like I connected with the staff or doctor.  I never realized how much I was missing out on, in finding the perfect combination of style options and an amazing doctor, until I took my son to see Dr. Fuller at Optical Illusions.  My son was 5 and I decided to have his eyes checked, considering I was wearing glasses by 3rd grade.  We chose Optical Illusions because a friend highly recommended them.  We made an appointment with Dr. Fuller and after that visit, I realized what I had been missing out on all these years.  \n\nDr. Fuller was fantastic with my son.  He engaged him throughout the entire exam and knew all the tricks to ensure that the exam was thorough and complete, as he was relying on the perspective of a child.  Not to mention that his awesome sense of humor and ability to incorporate it into what most expect to be a monotonous eye exam, makes the entire experience fun!   He diagnosed a condition that I had never considered could be present,  and referred my son for further testing with a pediatric optometrist.  My son absolutely loved him, and so do I.  His staff took the time to help us find the perfect pair of glasses for my son, and he had a blast trying on the frames.   I suppose I should make an appointment to see him myself...one can never have too many glasses at home to accessorize with!  \n\nThey have two offices in the valley...and both carry the latest in trendy and high end frames, all at very affordable prices.  I highly recommend this practice for your family's eyecare needs!!!", "business_id": "P6WsyvsKyPWB4Vl4E2Pxfg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PS0lCxjGNeUrKxYSdpW-Aw", "review_id": "FfWez6tkr45CFRRwrkdKKg", "text": "Ulta is the lesser stocked more mainstream version of Sephora with more access to drugstore cosmetics and high end cosmetics as well. If you find your bathroom running low on what ever makes you look oh so pretty get one stop shopping for sure at Ulta. One reason I really like going to Ulta is they offer more variety of products than grocery stores, and sometimes drugstores as well. It's hard to leave the store with out spending a ton of money because I tend to go crazy for everything I find in there. The salon at this location is really nice as well, but it's a bit to high from my price-range.", "business_id": "z8eZR3tKIXIo2X9rEd9p2A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RC1nl_--1pcZKuKp_AYUbw", "review_id": "TcwzyKdOHtXHdYXIzJLHwQ", "text": "I went to Ulta in Desert Ridge and was really disppointed.  I came in to get my hair trimmed about forty-five minutes before they closed.  When I came in there were two stylists sitting in the waiting area talking to the receptionist.  They asked if I had an appointment (I didn't) and then told me they couldn't take me so late, which was fine.   Then one of the stylists, an older gentleman, found it necessary to lecture me for a good five minutes on how late it was, which I thought was terribly rude.  It's a shame, because I work and live very close and was hoping to find a good salon in my area.", "business_id": "z8eZR3tKIXIo2X9rEd9p2A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "Sg2pRGLwSszwX7fRJbNh7g", "text": "I am between 3 and 4 stars here actually.  Every time I come to this location, they don't have the items stocked in the store that are in the advertisement.  I do love the coupons though and I like that I can find killer deals on shampoo and conditioner. \n\nIt's fun to just peruse the isles and see what they have.  The staff is usually pretty friendly but then they tell me EVERY single time I pay at the register, \"You are approved for 2 free issues of Instyle, would you like me to have those delivered to your home?\"--- Approved?  I guess it's a good marketing thing that works for them b/c they have been asking this for over a year now I think.  I actually get to tell the truth and say, \"I already have a subscription, but thanks!\"", "business_id": "z8eZR3tKIXIo2X9rEd9p2A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "m7j9e53ycZxjWYBD7rZVng", "review_id": "cWyqPRXmzQvYY1bykRFRrw", "text": "I always feel sort of sad for this Ulta. It's like someone forgot about it and it doesn't get the pretty decorations the other stores get. It's so blah and basic.\n\nBut that said, it has the things I'm looking for. It carries Bare Escentuals and Smashbox, plus they have this particular brand of face wash my husband likes.\n\nLike I said, it's nothing special and this store doesn't leave me wanting to waste hours in it like a Sephora does. \n\nAnd here's some random story time: One night I walked in and there were two girls dressed in nothing but string bikinis with oversized jerseys over them and really really high heels. They proceeded to do their makeup for a night out using the tester items. So yeah, maybe think twice about trying out that lipgloss or something.", "business_id": "z8eZR3tKIXIo2X9rEd9p2A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cZafRbHIiObaMZEhSEOOxw", "review_id": "pWDWdmMXFROC3VNGoK2r7g", "text": "ulta is basically the lower-end of sephora. it's great because you have all the drug-store brands of make up you can find there, NYX is the best of them all by far, and you have a couple higher end brand there, and a variety of perfume and cologne.  They also sell CHI straighteners!!!  and have a salon.  i get my hair cut there and i like it, i have experienced a couple of places and ehhh. but i like ultas, but it does depend on your stylist.  the price is maybe slightly cheaper than tony a guy. but i'm satisfied with ulta!\n\nthey constantly have many sales, like buy one get one etc, on hairspray, shampoo, face wash so its great since i go into get some, and check out other things as well. again, if they had MAC i'd be there alot! lol. but overall it's good,", "business_id": "z8eZR3tKIXIo2X9rEd9p2A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h7v_M_0-YVpSVZ2WD7FpAA", "review_id": "imc8aFI0ZFpisf6-k4PjQA", "text": "Not sure how I have forgotten to write a high-5 for this store, since I've been going for several years.\n\nI usually find exactly what I am looking for, whether it's the newest \"have-to-have-it\" piece of make-up from Smashbox, Benefit, POP, Two-Faced, or Ultra Moisturizing Shampoo, Conditioning Mask, Fabby Bling for the hair, sexy candles, and nifty travel items like dry shampoo, hair wipes, individual nail polish removers, tiny mascaras, little mascaras, travel toothbrushes.\n\nI have found the sales clerks to bit a bit on the sad, bored-to-death look, or alot of times don't -even -want -to -be- there vibe, but i rarely need assistance to look around, espcially the sales shelf where I generally find 75% off goodies (yesteday I found some amazing cocomut body butter, Redkins men's set, face cream, hairbrush, travel items - all 75% off).\n\nI'll be back when I'm in need of my next hair product gook - but i'm stocked to the gills with 2 bathrooms full at the moment :-)\n\n(P.S. flyer tip - wait till after tuesday when stocked, not on the sunday when the specials are advertised, as they likely are still in the stock room, not on the shelves, or have yet to be deliever,  for some un-known reason.)", "business_id": "z8eZR3tKIXIo2X9rEd9p2A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HnCTdOT32GPX_-tcMoUlrA", "review_id": "RoTJbQHccmD7G4IWbH6ArA", "text": "OK, this is going to be long but I've wanted to post a review on Ulta many, many times and I am finally getting around to it. \n\nI am not a fan in Ulta in general, but especially this location. Items are not well-organized here and I often spend a lot of time hunting for things when they are not where I expect to find them. For example, if something is on display (esp. drug store brands), they place it at the end of a shelf or in a middle aisle instead of where the rest of the items in that brand are found. Specials are misleading (e.g. buy one get one 1/2 off doesn't count for sale or clearance items but the fine print doesn't say that). I've been overcharged several times where I didn't find out until I got home that the sale price didn't come up on the register. The sales staff are incredibly rude. I always have to hunt them down to ask a question and when they are gossiping with their friends, they act like it is a huge inconvenience to do their job and help me find something that has moved. They are frequently out of stock on advertised items and their return policy is terrible compared to Sephora (I rarely return but they always give me a really hard time, even when I've had a reaction to a cosmetic). \n\nHonestly, the only reason I even come here is when they have 20% off specials on their overly priced items, it makes them reasonable and it's only 2 miles from my home--the only reason I really come here. The Peoria location is much better, but Sephora is better than both for those items that both Ulta and Sephora carry--and they are helpful and give free samples. Sephora, why do you have to be over 10 miles from my home?", "business_id": "z8eZR3tKIXIo2X9rEd9p2A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ngD5RF07pxwlq4euexSluA", "review_id": "bmz4GbMXj5UVe9bLtf1Lgg", "text": "This is your basic Ulta- not the big one with every bell and whistle.  BUT-- they are in the neighborhood and there's a lot to be said for convenience.\n\nThe employees are friendly, and generally leave you alone.  If you need help, however, they are genuinely helpful.  \n\nIt's clean and well organized.  If I need a last minute \"emergency\" gift (translate: teenage girl birthday)... I can count on getting something that will be a hit.  \n\nPlus:  LOTS of sample size / mini items, great nail care selection, almost always have my salon haircare products.", "business_id": "z8eZR3tKIXIo2X9rEd9p2A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ky9pQ8AKufvZ63IxR41jGg", "review_id": "v-41YhlUC_JeSGqM4Vd4UA", "text": "This is my local one stop shop for my face washes by Oil of Olay. I simply love them....and i always wait to receive my 3.50 off a 10 dollar purchase coupon in the mail. I then come to this locale and purchase 2 boxes and pay only about 9 bucks for them. Right now this location is under going a renovation but the store is still open for business and the staff is always friendly. Eat, Drink, and be Merry my Friends!!!!", "business_id": "z8eZR3tKIXIo2X9rEd9p2A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8AT9WSphWIIC2k8lh__izA", "review_id": "uxAnr7ZgV8zd4mhNfxOcmw", "text": "I needed a haircut and spending $55 or more, every 6 wks, is a rip off. I was bald two years ago and it has grown back fast! \nCome on, it's hair, it grows like nails and cutting it should not cost a lot. I'd rather spend more money on a quality hair colorist who uses good products. \nThe woman did a nice job but she was insulted when I told her that I thought she shouldn't use a lot of hair products or a large round brush and under blow it out because every stylist does that and I really dislike that.\n\nI don't think that I'll go again. Another reason is that I did not like her hair and the other stylists hair looked even worse. I think that it is important for a stylist to have attractive hair if I trust him/her with my hair. Personally (I don't want to sound offensive) but 3 colors and overly teased is not my idea of pretty hair. \n\nI was going to a lady who graduated from Kohler and now works at FSams but she did a so so job after a while, like she was hung over, tired or didn't want to cut that day.", "business_id": "z8eZR3tKIXIo2X9rEd9p2A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ngD5RF07pxwlq4euexSluA", "review_id": "QuXrBP1g94V6A4LAroGDYQ", "text": "Very interesting.\n\nSince I wrote my first review in March, remodeling began.  And ended.\n\nI had a couple 2 and 3 star visits in the late Spring and early summer.  I don't think it had anything to do with the remodel, just apathetic employees.  \n\nNow the remodel is complete.  The new store is beautiful.\n\nIn the last two weeks, my last two visits were completely 5 star.  They have all sorts of cool new services, like the Benefit bar, where they do great eyebrow shaping, for a very reasonable price.  Other cheap thrills like this abound.\n\nExcellent customer service.  Really great shopping experience.  Maybe there was a turnover in staff.  A revitalization training.  \n\nNo matter, check this store out, if you haven't been for a while.", "business_id": "z8eZR3tKIXIo2X9rEd9p2A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fl6oI21uXoxVMwfR6lFanQ", "review_id": "CIAwUbo8qGvNVyOvOJbzKQ", "text": "I've been going to this store for years and am so happy they finally renovated and brought this store up to speed with the rest of the Ulta's. This Ulta still has their salon that uses Redkin products and now a Benefit Brow bar. This store is a lot more organized and thus easier to find the products you are looking for. Great job on the remodel! I've always had friendly service with employees.", "business_id": "z8eZR3tKIXIo2X9rEd9p2A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-yaUMGgbVm1iOG_j8CmBtA", "review_id": "eepsXJKHhETXXU4fFgm8aA", "text": "This store is banking on the hope they are the only place to buy what they are selling. The mgr at the cash register was not only snobbish and unhelpful but down right rude. It is 12/21/12 I know Christmas time is tough for retail employees but I was at many other retail stores today and their mgrs and employees were extremely friendly. I spend approx 1/2 hour talking to a sales assoc who was very friendly and all was good until I got to register with the mgr and I ended up walking out without purchasing anything. I then went to my car and purchased desired items on amazon while in this stores.parking lot. I know business is good this time of year and maybe this companies business is always good. But the post office and Sears also used to be the king! I could explain all the facts of the situation but I am sure it would make no difference as I am confident this is the culture of this store.", "business_id": "z8eZR3tKIXIo2X9rEd9p2A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BatP9LqtEkiww0owJIf_jg", "review_id": "jm7eU8d483HTZftrmrZmEA", "text": "You should do what I do and steal your wife's coupons around holidays. Girls love junk from this place and it always feels good to save a little coin if you know what I mean. \n\nAlso, if your wife is anything like my wife and has to get her face did here, go to the 99 Cent Only Store while you wait. They have a lot of cool stuff there and it makes you feel like a rich man to afford anything in the store.", "business_id": "z8eZR3tKIXIo2X9rEd9p2A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "98iTRp03YgFbaqgSPzJW2w", "review_id": "nHHdqdcZ6QYDdEnDOBbisA", "text": "Wow I got a hair cut from a Russian lady who was very nice but did not listen to a word I said. I understand mullets are popular in the former USSR and maybe here circa 1984. But that is NOT what I wanted. I called ahead and asked if anyone was experienced in men's haircuts. When I went to the salon, I was introduced to Natasha the mullet master.", "business_id": "z8eZR3tKIXIo2X9rEd9p2A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I35ctfDb1kmPmb2dRyqnBA", "review_id": "GRKAOhu7Z90PsA-rjE38mQ", "text": "Went in last night and I'm not sure what there new approach is. Was greeted by a girl with bright long lime green hair and spider eyelashes . She was very nice . But I'm sorry I personally had a hard time looking at her while talking to her let alone get makeup advice . Most of the population does not go to work with makeup and hair like this .", "business_id": "z8eZR3tKIXIo2X9rEd9p2A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "V0y4fqp-4pSRfsz0FmsjPA", "review_id": "2D__U94EFU9_Di8ge-8G5Q", "text": "I refuse to shop at any other dept store they have extra 30% off sale merch every once in awhile so those reg priced $400 boots on sale at 25% off are now just $210 I used that nifty calculator feature on this pc :) This location is always getting better clothing lines I love that they actually have a large \"Missy\" section so that I can dress my actual age and not like a Junior or Grandmother. No other store has sales like them even those Ross (Eww) Marshalls, Last Chance, types of stores cant compare but you dont have to believe me ;)", "business_id": "GU9jjFNKagaxdoIVSR2Q3g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oErZ1XgE8xQHe1rafMKwhg", "review_id": "V6j5kFG-i-9pAE5x9Kf1Ng", "text": "Expensive, but I love their baby clothes.\n\nI don't really shop here for myself but I have a baby girl and I love buying her clothes here. Their \"starting out\" infant line is darling. The prices are better than Gymboree or Gap and just as cute. Excellent quality too. Another plus is that the styles are not \"mini adult\" but they really look like kids' clothes...I prefer my daughter to look like a little girl as opposed to a miniature woman! They also have a great selection of hair bows for little girls. \n\nIf you have a little one, check it out!", "business_id": "GU9jjFNKagaxdoIVSR2Q3g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0KXxuKxlspsO6CrDLgQJ-w", "review_id": "oJ1Th7qWs4aTQ50q14Zdfw", "text": "Dillard's is one of my favorite department stores, it really is. And being a man, this is just for the men's section. (That tiny little corner of the store)\n\nThe selection here...is absurd. Styles from 3 seasons ago...Brands like Affliction and Ed Hardy, really?, I mean...REALLY?! (Both of which are brands traditionally worn by douchebag 20 year old men, for those of you who are fashion-challenged ;) )\n\nThe Calvin Klein and Murano booths are smallish, though both can have surprising deals and interesting finds! Compared to the Fashion Square facility, the largest Dillard's in America, this location is depressing. But on a positive note, the men's cologne booth here is fantastic, and the employees here are excellent. At every Dillard's I've been to, the customer service is where they go above and beyond.", "business_id": "GU9jjFNKagaxdoIVSR2Q3g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h7v_M_0-YVpSVZ2WD7FpAA", "review_id": "lTvUVHc7o6J3VmC1JQWD3Q", "text": "Shoes, and purses, and make-up - o my!\n\nYour sales totally RAWK guys!  I mean, seriously - 50-70% off (gotta catch it just right, people) and then, an extra 30% off that?!  I feel like a wild thing, you make my heart sing.\n\nOK, now today, the most I found was 40% off - B U T - then there's MAC!  Oooooooo, ya baby.  All that glitters is NOT gold.  (ok, it's the small things...)\n\nIt was still fun to look at all the purses.... And mark some for future reference.  Hey, I am a patient person.... I stop for red - tags, that is.", "business_id": "GU9jjFNKagaxdoIVSR2Q3g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4fBoWddaekBhdSFhwIb1RA", "review_id": "rgu6Z8QTe_P_I_WFC34sIw", "text": "Limited stock in the labels I was looking for, but great sale going on on the clearance racks - 70% off original prices. DNKY, R Lauren, Eileen Fisher, and more all there. Grace the salesperson was helpful and ready, willing and able to help.", "business_id": "GU9jjFNKagaxdoIVSR2Q3g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1BW2HC851fJKPfJeQxjkTA", "review_id": "5Z6USNj77NSRIc4BIGXTfw", "text": "Being a large guy and 6'3\" makes it sometimes hard to find quality shirts and pants, but Dillard's has a great Ralph Lauren section.  Mind you, they don't necessarily go on sale that often, but they have stock and make it very easy to shop there.  Nice sales people who are helpful make it a plus, too!", "business_id": "GU9jjFNKagaxdoIVSR2Q3g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "8p4at4zdzCpueAmSBaorZA", "review_id": "wQ1aUEZcsu8ttoSNxTQ9Fg", "text": "I am a big fan of Dillard's and its great sale.  Twice a year they put most shoes at 65% off.  It used to be 75% a few years back.  Good all days.  You can find amazing shoes at a bargain.  I got a pair of Coach wedges I've been using like crazy lately.    The dress section is also really nice.  I found a few great dresses for party season.  And the purses, ahh, they have a few good ones on the sale area.  I am trying to curb my purse and shoe addiction, Dillard's is not helping.", "business_id": "GU9jjFNKagaxdoIVSR2Q3g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5lq4LkrviYgQ4LJNsBYHcA", "review_id": "i15HqPVGv0z3fxrY0GzMQw", "text": "Nice store, great sales, friendly service people.  Not the most upscale of stores at this blockbuster mall, but vastly better prices.", "business_id": "GU9jjFNKagaxdoIVSR2Q3g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fl6oI21uXoxVMwfR6lFanQ", "review_id": "v8DAY7aQLZEvoGViQ3m5fA", "text": "I love Dillards, this location at PV Mall is smaller than the one I usually go to, but it does a decent job still putting out labels in their tiny Contemporary section , just in limited styles and quantities. The shoe department here, as previous reviewers have mentioned, is pretty awesome. This Dillards has a MAC makeup counter which is rad and today I noticed they have a  \"The Edge\" beauty section. I was immediately attracted to the Too Faced brand displayed on the wall and noticed they also have Studio Gear, Murad, and some Philosophy products as well. This new addition is a big plus as I am always going between Ulta (which is across the street) and here for MAC products. Now I have the brands that I love all in one department store! Go Dillards! The children's and men's departments are rather large and of course they have a junior's and women's section.", "business_id": "GU9jjFNKagaxdoIVSR2Q3g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pk5T0OFCbl8mIKkKYyglWQ", "review_id": "QtfGupqAdnR5wgiMCIjhUA", "text": "Don't usually go to Dillard's but it was my mom's birthday and she wanted some shoes...so...Dillard's we went.\n\nSeriously, some of the best sales I have ever experienced in my life.  The place was super organized, everything labeled well and the employees were super helpful and nice and my mom is, well, a handful.  \n\nSuper happy with the selection, sale, help and display.", "business_id": "GU9jjFNKagaxdoIVSR2Q3g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YQ8viQ3WTnNq0hp-o10fJg", "review_id": "O6zGbbEmiaiMwuTtoekPEw", "text": "I shop here often the selection can be some what lacking in the men's department. Beyond that this particular location continues to amazes me with there inability to remove security tags. I've been forced to drive back to the store twice in as many visits to have the security tags removed. PLUS the sales staff are all pushy and overbearing. After this last trip I'm returning everything I purchased, I'm tired of having to go back to the store just to have a tag removed considering how over my shoulder the staff was... Basically Dillard's you suck...", "business_id": "GU9jjFNKagaxdoIVSR2Q3g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uBp2Jmip2qXQ0iWHUDY9sQ", "review_id": "ASiP3gXZwPdp4hSE1yYdFg", "text": "Dillard's is my favorite department store out there and while its not as big as the store at Scottsdale Fashion Square, this location actually seems to have a better selection of men's clothing. Every time I come here I'm impressed with the choices I find and the service I receive.\n\nPlus, like all Dillard's, the prices are reasonable and the sales are excellent.\n\nI highly recommend this location.", "business_id": "GU9jjFNKagaxdoIVSR2Q3g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ky9pQ8AKufvZ63IxR41jGg", "review_id": "FZm-H6WFkSDOVqUZ0UGTLA", "text": "Well I have to tell you I have always had issues with Dillard's customer service.....and that has not changed with this location. I do have to say that at the very least the cashier's are somewhat pleasant but trying to find any assistance here.....FORGET ABOUT IT!!!! So why 4 stars do you ask? Well the deals they have during the holiday season are tremendous....not to mention the quality of the clothing I purchase is fantastic. I am ALWAYS looking for a good deal and high quality products.....and since I can find both here that warrants 4 stars since it is a department store. If they can do this all year around and improve the customer service I can easily give them 5 Stars. Eat, Drink, and be Merry my Friends!!!!!", "business_id": "GU9jjFNKagaxdoIVSR2Q3g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PS0lCxjGNeUrKxYSdpW-Aw", "review_id": "ya6y5aRcdFgvHBq5XPSDGQ", "text": "If your are looking for a small cafe and bookstore to hang out with some friends or just relax in yourself than this location is perfect. It stays nice and quiet and there is usually a musician of the night offering some free entertainment on the weekends.Get your read on for free and enjoy some delicious coffee.", "business_id": "644P7OVoMDP_9QBSICW5vQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0KXxuKxlspsO6CrDLgQJ-w", "review_id": "0VVinWxkJXq2cyXBtVg_bA", "text": "This place is an oasis. It's always quiet, unless there's some fantastic live musician playing. (Take that Barnes & Noble!)\n\nThe coffee here is good and the employees are helpful. The selection is also surprising, which offers a large array of books and media. But anything great around PV Mall is a surprise...\n\nNevertheless, this is my home bookstore. It's close and up to the par.", "business_id": "644P7OVoMDP_9QBSICW5vQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h7v_M_0-YVpSVZ2WD7FpAA", "review_id": "pqjFidTQwnRdxufQeGb5CA", "text": "O Boy, why is it when I think i can slip in for 1 particular book, I am in here for over an hour, and find it hard to leave?  \n\nStore Lay-Out is inviting & sections are easily found.  Lots of space between isles.  It's usually quite easy to track down a store clerk for help and inquires.\n\nO, and if u sign up with there email, you get coupons on a regular basis - which reminds me: today I have a coupon for 40% off any item in the store - now, how cool is that?  Off to go use it!", "business_id": "644P7OVoMDP_9QBSICW5vQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0KXxuKxlspsO6CrDLgQJ-w", "review_id": "bp3a_n8E9w-x_Dud1fwp0g", "text": "I'm changing my mind. I can do that. I can be conflicted. \n\nI don't know if I like this Border's anymore. I mean, its right around the corner, and its great if I need to pick something up for school or just some pleasure reading. But in the end, the employees, (except for my friend Siavonh), suck. Seriously. I've worked retail positions. I know how hard it can be to muster some enthusiasm around 4 o'clock. But its possible, so get real. Don't answer your phones with a crappy attitude, and DON'T take 15 minutes to process a return when there isn't even anyone in line. \n\nPS - I resent the fact that everyone who goes to the coffee shop here decides to move in. Don't you people have internet at home?! The coffee isn't even top tier. Why are you sitting here like shmucks? I just wanted a place to study when the library was closed, and naturally, there was nowhere to sit. Sucky.", "business_id": "644P7OVoMDP_9QBSICW5vQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b_4No81XPBhkT6K1H18pIA", "review_id": "iutMHx4hzk7n-LH7tD7TSw", "text": "Great place to study. There are plenty of seats in the cafe, the outlet situation seems to be adequate. The barista's are very nice! Great setting, quite atmosphere. The bookstore is quiet doesn't seem to be too crazy busy like B&N and the pricing is a smidge lower, but if you sign up for their great discount card plan you get a 10% discount! and free shipping on online orders! how awesome is that?", "business_id": "644P7OVoMDP_9QBSICW5vQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ky9pQ8AKufvZ63IxR41jGg", "review_id": "wXfdghWNLK7UgkeRVjVKHA", "text": "Well finally Borders luck has run out. This location and 7  others in the valley are closing. Right now they are having a 20-40% sale on everything in the store....but let me advise you to wait because I am pretty sure a lot of what you want will be there in the coming weeks when they reduce the prices even more. Now with that being said let me give you this word of advice also just in case you didn't know.....I have been to tons of these \"Going out of Business\" sales....in fact I look forward to them. However all these store are guilty of marking up the prices and then giving you half off...when the item was worth only the half off price anyway. \n\nExample you see that book that you want that for weeks, months....maybe a year would cost you 30 bucks....so naturally you figure if you get 20% off the book you would save yourself 7 bucks or so right. Well that is normally true but now all of sudden that book is 40 bucks and 20% off then sends it right back to the 30 dollar price you have been seeing it for all along.....and in fact with tax it will be a lot more than that. So just be careful and watch for that people but continue to Eat, Drink,and be Merry my Friends!!!", "business_id": "644P7OVoMDP_9QBSICW5vQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VChMRGEsIC675BAjnzq4ZQ", "review_id": "Ea1y_fXeVLdgiqwWsl8YQA", "text": "This location has unfortunately been closed. \n\nIt was always quiet. The cafe baristas were friendly and made drinks consistently well, but there were rarely spaces to sit in the cafe. \n\nThe employees were generally friendly and the store well-maintained. \n\nI am certainly saddened that this location is no longer available.", "business_id": "644P7OVoMDP_9QBSICW5vQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZQduSjrBcIYjO1d8IaXxVw", "review_id": "s_uJ99FEDFtccvH9xoOisA", "text": "I drove by this location earlier today and was a little sad that they were closed for good... then I realized, who needs Borders when you have a perfectly good Half Price Books across the street? And a B&N nearby?", "business_id": "644P7OVoMDP_9QBSICW5vQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "ShrJuazyogb2K57rNMJiFg", "text": "Let me preface this review by saying that I suck at bowling... I am lucky to break 80.  I go bowling maybe once or twice per year, but I always have fun doing it... \nSo, when my friend told me she wanted a bowling birthday party, I was excited to plan it.  \nI was worried that it would be tough to reserve lanes on a Saturday night, but AMF was extremely accommodating.  They allowed me to reserve the 4 lanes we needed in advance with a credit card, no problem.  That way, when the group showed up, our lanes would be together and everyone could pay their own way.  For $5 per game, it was affordable and fun!  We ate before, but I saw several people eating pizza, pretzels, and popcorn from the food stand, and of course, there is a full bar as well!  \n\nWe had the lanes from 8 - 10 which worked out perfect.  We brought in a cake and they had no problem with that; they even allowed us to store it in their freezer until we were ready to light the candles, and they supplied us with a knife!\n\n****At 10:00, the bowling alley goes into 'extreme' mode, and it's party time!  The lights dim, the music blares, and big screens come down showing extreme sports while you bowl.  Next time, we'll have to experience that!\n\nI highly recommend changing up your evening activity with a night of bowling every now and then... it's guaranteed fun, and there's no better place than AMF Bowling to do so!", "business_id": "GZ8KctCJxGzYZ7aAdapprg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6qUFrjSGLXY1f0jh9xdTqg", "review_id": "MEmqnw-zZA9WNvm7OQ9dbw", "text": "Just finished a Wednesday night league and everything was great. Just wish AMF had some healthier, veg options on the menu. A lot of fatty foods.", "business_id": "GZ8KctCJxGzYZ7aAdapprg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AIJffk467kHfAE8SDq3nxQ", "review_id": "kYH4Pdai3mvWMgSaxdkrQQ", "text": "Not recommended if you're not white. For me, it's the third time somebody threw out racial slurs at my group. I am beginning to think the place is for rednecks and the like. D&B bowling lanes are better.", "business_id": "GZ8KctCJxGzYZ7aAdapprg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "33vUIil_GCaT92aUaZhRXA", "review_id": "IWhA0Nuq_f8ra-NCVinKWg", "text": "1st off, the phone # listed is incorrect. After calling a few times & getting no answer I googled it & found the correct #, it's 602-971-1105.\n\nI received a coupon via email for 99 cent games so I called a few of our friends & we made a night of it. Stupid me should have asked beforehand, I wasn't aware that it was 1 game=1 person. Therefore, with the 6 of us that was about $6 worth right there (you could only buy up to 10 for the 99 cent games). We played 3 rounds & with 10 games being 99 cents our total came to about $54, not such a good deal after the fact! Oh well we had fun, but will definitely just do cosmic, or \"exteme\" bowling as it's referred to now, next time. \n\nOh & one thing that was pretty annoying was that we all ordered some food to munch on & a couple pitchers of beer. I put my debit card on hold for the tab & when the bill came I asked if we could apply $64 in cash to our tab & I'd pay the rest with my card. After waiting for about 10 minutes I went up to the bar to see what the problem was. The manager informed me that she would have to void the transaction but that the charge would remain on my account for 7 days, therefore I would not be reimbursed for a good week. WTF!? I told her forget it & just charge my card in full & I will just take the cash. Sounds like they need a little more training!", "business_id": "GZ8KctCJxGzYZ7aAdapprg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kG8jkVFgOAOq6Ht6RvAjEQ", "review_id": "tgrxT5rdzAaQKA7PeUC5Lg", "text": "We had a blast at AMF Desert Hills a few weeks ago! The service was the most friendly I've ever experienced at a bowling alley. They actually came to our lane several times to check on us and make sure we were taken care of. Brought our food to us from the snack bar and everything! Never had this kind of treatment at a bowling alley before! Looking forward to going back for another family night!", "business_id": "GZ8KctCJxGzYZ7aAdapprg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DTfJ0uhmDXICdyVX66WM3A", "review_id": "tl_hzrKEMyOtqHWp41azkA", "text": "AMF BOWLING at Desert Hills Lanes: Customer\n service is terrible. No respect to the customers. I did not like Mr. \"FRED\"(I think he is the manager of AMF Bowling Desert Hills Lanes) angry racist abusive behavior towards his customers!! I dont recommend AMF bowling at desert hills lanes.", "business_id": "GZ8KctCJxGzYZ7aAdapprg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0N0ngSQ8Njxfuvdxm1RpFA", "review_id": "0EEZduDP4GfJZoGK40rVuw", "text": "Bowling alley's make me so happy. I love the sounds of the pins, smell of musty shoes and the bowling alley bar. \nThis establishment has nothing really exceptional to offer, but served it's purpose with a fun evening surrounded by family and friends. \nWe came with a group of 16. Did the \"all you can eat\" pizza and bowling deal. 15 bucks a head. 2 hours of bowling. Ball and shoes included. I'm not one of those people I wish to be with my own snazzy shoes and ball (insert Christmas list here). \nStandard surroundings. Looks like they \"upgraded\" the bar, which in my opinion made it worse. Keep with the shady feel if you aren't going to upgrade the entire place! It was empty and the bartender was also a cook, waitress, and helping out front with check in's. \nAnyhow, we had fun. There were some mishaps... Like \"all you can eat\" being 3 large pizzas for 16 peeps. Keep a reserve or something! I had to continually check on the food... The \"10 minute\" prep time they actually told me was 45. So order early and assess appetites. \nThe staff was nice enough, but seemed young and overwhelmed. \nAll and all a good time. Was just a bit stressed having to keep on the staff so much and having to monitor the whole time. \nNow if only I could break 100! A 97 and 99!? C'mon! ;) \n\n*Side tip: If you sign up for summer bowling '11 you get a tattoo parlor giftcard. Nifty!!!", "business_id": "GZ8KctCJxGzYZ7aAdapprg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Uku3YqEXNHF-iXEmRcBT2Q", "review_id": "EWCeQuN-ME5-zwLmkt-FBA", "text": "It's been a sad experience ...really!\nWent there with my girlfriend on a Saturday evening and signed up for the 15$ special that includes 'UNLIMITED PIZZA?', 2 hrs of bowling and shoes. \nThe bowling experience was regular and the guy at the counter did the needful for which I was generous with the tip.\n\nNOW THE FUN PART WAS THE 'UNLIMITED PIZZA' . I believe this was some kind of a joke.\n1. The unlimited Pizza only includes the Pepperoni and Cheese 1-topping\n options and none other. my girlfriend wanted the veggie option and guess what.....u need to pay for it seperately...\n2.  I was okay with the 1-topping... but They wouldn't give you any pizza......hahahahahahahha....U need to request them time and again and again and again and again.\n\nBeers are also expensive at 7$ a tall.\n\nAll in all we walked out of the place even before the allocated 2 hours.\n\nall in all it was a HORRIBLE experience.\n\nIf you wanna bowl try the other locations and incase you have to go this one make sure you don''t go for the unlimited pizza (lol) deal and maybe just stick to bowling.", "business_id": "GZ8KctCJxGzYZ7aAdapprg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HhvRoBSJeHqHAD4EUQkYGQ", "review_id": "-Y156Ayx6CYN652Me-ioww", "text": "Went there on a Saturday evening during a date.  The staff was courteous and there was no wait at 8pm to get a lane.  The rental shoes were clean and in good condition.  \n\nHowever, there was one big problem with the ambiance.  The layout of the tables and chairs makes no sense to me.  Each lane has two round tables which are stacked parallel to the lane.  In other words, whichever party gets the rear table is somewhat shutout of the action.  It's a very poorly devised layout; I hope they consider changing it.  Of course we were the second group to arrive.  A family already had taken up the front table.  There isn't even a single chair at the score keyboard!  We took matters into our own hands and pulled up a couple chairs to the front of our lane.  We still had no table, but at least we could watch each other bowl.", "business_id": "GZ8KctCJxGzYZ7aAdapprg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zfysCL-0uQNCWdGvzZ6QWA", "review_id": "AkZzCuM-G-_sfETj0X8s2w", "text": "It's ok, pretty typical local bowling alley. \nThey offer specials for children in the summer.\nThere are better bars to get larger drinks for cheaper prices very close by. That was a negative.\nIt's clean though. \nProbably better for families or kids outings than young adults or couples.", "business_id": "GZ8KctCJxGzYZ7aAdapprg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b8vpDCrjDwjXSr92JVp-PQ", "review_id": "5L_QWzHwE7JRiT8oNlxKPQ", "text": "Blah, Unless you are bowling during league play , dont bother , the lanes are never oiled and the ball goes all over the lanes, not very fun when your actually trying. If you are looking to just hang out and score dosent matter.\n\nThe specials are great so its a fun time for the price , usually 10 bucks for two hours, not too shabby.\n\nBoozers Beware!- Get at least two drinks when you go to the bar, it might still take them ten minutes to make. The bar is a dreadful place with a painfully slow staff.\n\nI would much rather go to anyother location.", "business_id": "GZ8KctCJxGzYZ7aAdapprg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "FAxy_JuEOhhZl3C10LMY1A", "review_id": "GiiOzat9rSDOlLX_dQ2hVA", "text": "This is a bowling alley, I don't frequent bowling alleys often but when I do its usually because I'm intoxicated, at a birthday party or a combo of both.  This bowling alley is not amazing but its not terrible either and they do have cosmic bowling if your into that kind of baloney, that being said I was there to cosmic bowl.. yeah.  Also you may of noticed an option on this yelp review for \"Good for dancing\" NO, NO ITS NOT THATS THE DUMBEST QUESTION EVER", "business_id": "GZ8KctCJxGzYZ7aAdapprg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RbvcOMQagxqnhXl5vsvWNQ", "review_id": "IBlfFmVOnuxf8x_f2aY2tA", "text": "I went here on a Friday night, and like everyone else says, it is your average bowling alley.  However, I did not care for the customer service.  I called around 2pm to book two lanes for my husband and I, as we are practicing on bowling not just hanging out like most other people.  I was told that they booked us two lanes and when I showed up at 7pm, we only got one lane, which would normally be okay, but there were clearly lanes available.  Then, the people next to us were acting quite immature and not even bowling most of the time.  They were walking down the lane and lying down on the ground.  This was annoying especially because they received two lanes for three people and when I brought this up to the front desk, they didn't have anything to say, which I feel was plain rude.  In fact, when I brought this up to the front desk, they looked at me like I was stupid and then they saw for themselves that the people next to us were walking down the oiled lane!  I don't mind having one lane, but don't tell me that I am going to have two lanes and change it just because there are kids there the same age of the staff.  I will not be returning back to this location, I am going back to Union Hills Lanes, where the customer service is awesome!", "business_id": "GZ8KctCJxGzYZ7aAdapprg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "J3I2NClEbD1Xr8lOdjxlqQ", "review_id": "F0qqmajSNZdGmC0sB-Hq9w", "text": "Bowling Alleys must really struggle for recognition.  This one felt like a trip through Wal-Mart.  I had to chase down the bartender to get a beer.  We enjoyed \"steak-burgers\" with ketchup and mustard that would not come out of the squirt bottle.  Not a drop of Mayo anywhere.  The lettuce and tomato were fresh though.  On a side note, calling frozen burger patty a \"steak burger\" doesn't make it so.\n\nBalls were chipped, but the lanes were nice.  Scoring was automatic, so it left more time for chasing down the bartender.  The neighborhood was sketchy, but my truck was still where I parked it when I got back out.", "business_id": "GZ8KctCJxGzYZ7aAdapprg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z-nqY9y4gKrDH1CHGghFHQ", "review_id": "YBKsSM_sf4I46em7pPR-Hw", "text": "I'm not a big bowler, but when friends want to bowl, I'm down. I've been to this location a few times and I'm not impressed. Where do I start?\n\nHOURS: You'll see hours listed here on Yelp, and some different ones on their website, and some on the door to the business, but when you actually go in and try to bowl the employees tell you earlier times. They informed us that management is trying to save money so they have the employees close early. It was disappointing to think we had 2 hours to bowl according to the website, then actually have less than an hour. \n\nPRICES: We bowled on a Saturday night for $15/person which included 2 hours of bowling and shoe rental. It went slightly into the fun ultimate bowling or whatever they call it here. The kind w music, fun lights, etc... We had some beer at almost $20 a pitcher, which is kind of expensive. On Tuesday, we weren't really sure what the price was. It kind of seemed like the employees weren't sure how much to charge us for only being able to bowl for 45 minutes because they were closing early. They decided between each other to charge us a total of $10.66 for everything (2 people & shoes). They didn't know how to ring it up though, which led us even further to suspect that this was just a price they made up on the spot.\n\nLOCATION: Unfortunately this alley is located in a questionable part of town. On Sat night there were some creepy looking people loitering in the parking lot. I imagine that if the INSIDE attracted better people, then the outside wouldn't be as creepy.\n\nSo...I'll probably try to find a nicer bowling alley nearby if possible and will encourage friends to go elsewhere too.\n\nIf your'e the owner or manager, please read on:\n\nI saw several ways that an employer could cut costs to save money without having inconsistent hours. \n-Turn some lights off: if people are only using 4 or 5 lanes, and you're not allowing them to be spread out even if requested (we requested a lane away from other rowdy bowlers but were given a lane RIGHT between them) then turn lights off on the other 90% of the lanes not in use. Or turn off every other one for 1/2 the building. I don't know how the electric is set up, but it might be worth getting it set up to be able to do this.\n- Cut staffing down: There were more employees working than lanes being used. That's ridiculous. 4 people working to run credit cards, hand out shoes, and spray them down after they're turned in? That's a 1 person job IF that person knows what to do. Maybe 2 are needed for safety and for the instances where one has to walk down a lane to fetch a ball or something. If the concession guy is closing early, that's a whole additional person who is being paid to stand around, but isn't available to make you money.\n-Turn off the video games early: that sucks tons of electricity and if nobody is even remotely interested in using them why have them on? You could leave a sign saying to ask an employee if you want to use the games and they'll turn them on. \n-Turn down the AC: it was freeeeezing in there. I think the temp could be turned up at least 4or 5 degrees which doesn't seem like much, but in a place that size might be a huge monetary savings.\n-Prevent theft: I think in order to prevent people suspecting they might be getting ripped off, and to prevent employee theft, you should just have listed prices and signage that gives that info in black and white. It made us uncomfortable to just have the employees throw out a price that seems random like $10.66 for 2 people for 45 minutes.\n-Offset the cost of operation by selling drinks and food! When we were there, the concession stand lights were off and they stopped serving everything at least 1/2 hour before the closing time which was an hour and a half before the posted closing time. Nobody had the opportunity to buy overpriced bowling alley food or beer. Big mistake management. Big.\n\nI never think that closing early is good for a business. You're the boss though and I guess you can do what you want, but at least have some respect for customers by listing times as \"may vary by night and number of customers at employee discretion\" so that we have fair warning that we might not get to stay until the advertised times. It sucks to arrive somewhere to find that out.", "business_id": "GZ8KctCJxGzYZ7aAdapprg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Vh5k4r6OTX51TJZSGs57bQ", "review_id": "BfAlCtpv_sRFKxW2U86HEA", "text": "I have been bowling on a league at this location for 2 years.  They were bought out this last year and it sure went downhill!!!  They are short staffed, never anyone at the food counter.  Plus I saw the person behind the food counter cough directly onto food, which I told the manager.  How disgusting!!  I will NEVER have food there!  The staff just doesn't to care like it used to with the old owners.  Plus now they charge for coffee for league bowlers!  They never used to before.  It's just gone downhill!  If it wasn't for my wonderful team members, I would go to Brunswick!!!", "business_id": "GZ8KctCJxGzYZ7aAdapprg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DNanZIqkYXtMvVAqgdjSGg", "review_id": "ah7KSKql45pZSKV81YM1Mg", "text": "I really enjoy going to this bowling ally. Its affordable, my friends and i will go on a weeknight at around 830 and get shoes with unlimited bowling until close (11) for less then 12 bucks a person, you cant beat that. It may not be the prettiest bowling ally but i'd perfer this place to most, we've never had an issue here amd the staff is generally very nice. And if you drink while you bowl 12 dollar pitchers are decently affordable.", "business_id": "GZ8KctCJxGzYZ7aAdapprg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nwG9DJADZiY72USOiZ_chA", "review_id": "bCjg3mCBpA5GINyO6sexyQ", "text": "My 4-yr-old just had his birthday party at this location. It was a lot of fun. The kid ramps were broken, but one if the guys fixed one for us. The party ran very smoothly, and I didn't have to so anything. It was a very fun and economical way to celebrate.", "business_id": "GZ8KctCJxGzYZ7aAdapprg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kWIyJklrVAxWQ9mi_X5ntg", "review_id": "AwCTM6Oij6TelV02xEJgLg", "text": "This has been my routine Monday night for the past couple of months. When you head in later on in the evening they can give you 11 dollar unlimited bowling till close, or its like 6 dollars for shoes and 5 dollars a game.... what? Just do the unlimited. They do close early during the week, which I somewhat hate... cause I love to bowl late night but I guess that was a San Diego/San Francisco thing. \n\nThis location has really easy parking, with their own private lot but it does seem that it needs to be renovated a bit. Its very old looking on the inside and the carpets are a little trashed. \n\nAs far as shoes, lanes and balls... They have a good variety and the shoes always seem in good condition, I havent had that dreadful pair that you get and are actually scared to carry to your assigned lane......yet. \n\nI really like the lady bartenders here. Its practically tradition to get a pitcher of beer for our bowling cause I SWEAR I bowl better when I'm tipsy. They ladies are always very talkative and offer different shot deals too! We paid one dollar to get these cool smore's shots? something tastey and delicious. \n\nI dont think I would want to be here when it was busy though, they seem really short staffed, but I assume thats because its late night? I dont know. My review is strictly on Monday nights after 8pm. Haha", "business_id": "GZ8KctCJxGzYZ7aAdapprg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NNdfPF-UhvLB8FxbsuSC5A", "review_id": "ywAGDvHs7c9mmyVD9-pDow", "text": "Only been here few times, not a great place to go to since the place looked rundown.  I rather drive over to 19th Ave. & Bethany Home Rd. in Phoenix or Scottsdale & Thomas in Scottsdale.  The machine is hard to figure out too.", "business_id": "GZ8KctCJxGzYZ7aAdapprg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p6XoSAnaFWwiZg0-xYx3wQ", "review_id": "i9KRek609OWjvxAN8ASdfQ", "text": "Our experience at this bowling alley was mixed - the pizza and waitress were great, but the management had severe shortcomings. \n \nJust as a background, our group loves experiencing new activities and new locations across the entire spectrum of international travel, fancy dining, stamina sports, down to bare down-to-earth deals. While we don't mind spending a few hundred dollars for a single meal, we do mind it when a vendor does not uphold their promise - it's the principle of the thing - otherwise, what's to stop vendors to perpetually bait and switch?\n \nWe made a reservation for 7 people at this bowling alley to make use of a coupon that promised unlimited bowling and unlimited pizza for $11.95. The fine-print stated that this price might vary by location. So when we made the reservation, we asked them if they would honor the $11.95 price, and they confirmed that they would. We called a second time to verify the price (since some on the group might have agreed to the outing based on the price), and once again, they reassured us that the price would hold. When we arrived for our game night, they reneged and said $15.11. We asked them to look in their appointment book and see who promised us the price on the phone. The person in charge that evening said that the initials in the appointment book were undecipherable, so that he couldn't tell which staff member promised us the price on the phone. We asked him if we could talk to a corporate number to see if they could give him the authority to honor the coupon. He gave us a number and allowed us to waste another 10 minutes only to find that the corporate office was closed (did he not know their hours?)\n \nLong story short, they had baited us, we were counting on an evening of bowling and pizza, and ended up wasting 25 minutes talking to the person-in-charge and paid them $22 more than we had budgeted for, plus gave them additional revenue via the beers and milk-shakes that we ordered.\n \nAmong other disappointments, the men's restroom did not have paper towels at the beginning of our evening and the seating for the bowlers was sub-par - far worse than other alleys we've been to.", "business_id": "GZ8KctCJxGzYZ7aAdapprg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l3JnyaRPcgGE4xcyuG4uug", "review_id": "8AWpyQcHNaVfq7_vlSr6yw", "text": "When my friend & I went to visit Phoenix in January 2011 we did a day tour of the Grand Canyon with Southwest Tours. I wasn't sure what to expect since there weren't many reviews for them on the internet but they looked good enough through the few things I read and now I'm really glad I went with them!\n\nLee was our driver/tour guide & he was chock full of knowledge on just about everything! He talked to us during the entire drive from the moment we got into the van, which in itself was very roomy & comfortable. He shared facts about each town we passed, little tidbits you probably won't find in tour guidebooks, and told us all about the different animals, plants & cactus we saw while on the road. \n\nThe group we were with was a small group of 5 people so it had a really nice, cozy feeling. Lee was very accomodating whenever we needed to make an emergency bathroom stop, which happened somewhat frequently with all the complimentary water they gave us! Haha. We made many stops along the southern rim of Grand Canyon & we were taken down on a few trails that were away from where most of the visitors usually congregate & with spectacular views so we got a chance to enjoy the beauty of nature in a peaceful environment.\n\nI highly recommend Southwest Tours & would definitely consider using them again the next time we go out there for a visit.", "business_id": "b8Bkm7-a1FNRjZGB-szEzg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bh3YK4UatFJE1tlZq3tudA", "review_id": "2S_HL-qyPlNIB2FIxPb_Dw", "text": "Even though I booked the Tour through the internet submitted my credit card, At the end of the Tour they asked for the print out of our credit Card and they run though it old fashion way.  The Tour was ok, BUT the minute they got my CREDIT CARD number, there were 2 attempt to use my card in New York City while we were in Arizona ( one for $600- which was denied and another one for $501- from the Rite Aid in the Bronx, NY which was approved ). I do Not recommend them.", "business_id": "b8Bkm7-a1FNRjZGB-szEzg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uawuKm-mhBORDjY-maDhSg", "review_id": "alRdiX9IKf3ncpGg237t_w", "text": "Vaughan's Southwest Custom Tours saved our vacation!\n\nWhen our tour company cancelled on us last minute (literally 5pm on Sunday before our Monday Grand Canyon tour), we were nearly inconsolable.  After all, we'd planned a trip to Phoenix expressly to see the Grand Canyon and Monday was the only day we could do an all day tour!  Luckily, after making some calls, we were incredibly lucky to snag the last two spots on a tour with Vaughan's!\n\nOur tour guide, Tim, picked us up from our hotel lobby promptly at 7am, and we were off!  The scenery was captivating and ever changing on the way to the canyon.  The entire way, Tim kept up an interesting commentary about the history, the culture and the flora and fauna of Arizona.  \n\nThere were plenty of bathroom breaks along the way.  We stopped about an hour and a half in for coffee and then continued another few hours to reach a Navajo trading post, where we had a tasty lunch and a chance to see some genuine reservation-made crafts.  I found the prices and quality to be better than Scottsdale/Phoenix, so you may want to hold off on purchases until you see the stuff at the trading post!\n\nThere was an accident in front of the Park entrance that wound up costing us quite a bit of time, but Tim was a consummate professional and still made sure that we had plenty of time at the park even though it added about 2 hours to his workday.  He took us to the best parts of the park and even pointed out some wildlife.  It was absolutely gorgeous, and we even got to see sunset in the Grand Canyon, which was a real treat!\n\nPARTING THOUGHT: If you are trying to decide on a tour company for the Grand Canyon, look no further!  Vaughan's Southwest Custom Tours is extremely reliable with knowledgeable guides, comfortable vans and competitive prices.", "business_id": "b8Bkm7-a1FNRjZGB-szEzg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gG37IL4u7LelWLyXbD18uA", "review_id": "EpxLSK7M3L0q5u3W3QX-tQ", "text": "My 3 children and I had the pleasure of taking this tour with Tim and a great Aussie family.\nThis otherwise long 4 hour ride was fun and entertaining. Tim kept us interested by providing us with tons of facts about AZ and joking with us the whole way.  We stopped for lunch at the Indian Reservation and did some light shopping.  The Grand Canyon was spectacular and Tim was so accommodating taking our pictures along the way.  \nTim was the highlight of the trip.  He provided the visiting Australian family with tips on visiting Sedona and showed us some great things along the way.  He had a supply of water he kept encouraging us to drink. My daughter left our camera in the car and he graciously returned it that very night.  Thanks Tim and SouthWest for providing us with a great experience.", "business_id": "b8Bkm7-a1FNRjZGB-szEzg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qN42T61kDgeljhW165zG2A", "review_id": "xQtOOjPbLj-MElML3jPRqw", "text": "This tour was recommended by the concierge in our Phoenix hotel and he was certainly right about them.  My husband and I had a great time.  Howard, our tour guide, picked us up right on time and the van had individual seats and was very clean and comfortable with plenty of leg-room.  Howard was very knowledgeable about everything we passed during our trip.  His commentary made the ride go by very quickly.  We stopped and had a wonderful lunch on the Navajo Reservation and had time to browse in the very large gift shop.  Free water was provided on the van and we made enough bathroom stops to keep us happy.  On the way to the Grand Canyon Howard even took a detour for us to drive over a beautiful waterfall where people were fishing.  We made 5 different viewing stops on the south rim of the Grand Canyon including ones that were not stopped at by the large tour buses which gave us ample oppurtunity to take photos.  Our final stop at the Grand Canyon was at Yavapai Point where we visited a beautiful hotel and the Hopi House Gift Store which I highly recommend both if you want to buy a gift and also just to view the beautiful building both inside and out.  A quick dinner stop on the way back to our hotel completed our day.  I highly recommend this tour company as we believe they provided excellent service for our money.", "business_id": "b8Bkm7-a1FNRjZGB-szEzg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bESNbi2ORaesLwfoGMxqvA", "review_id": "68biiukR0sKCUCo-1WsjRA", "text": "I was in Mesa for a professional conference and found myself with an extra day in the sun.  I was considering renting a car and driving up to the Canyon when a colleague suggested looking into day tours-she suggested Vaughans based on TripAdvisor; I checked Yelp and signed up for the day tour to Sedona and the Grand Canyon.  I had never gone on a day tour before and had no idea what to expect-it ended up to be the best thing I could have chosen for this trip!\n\nThings that I was especially happy with:  I was staying outside of the pick up area for the tour, and on the phone, I was offered a 10% discount since I would have to arrange travel to the closest hotel.  The pick up was incredibly punctual.  Our tour guide was great-knowledgeable about all kinds of things, and not many questions he couldn't answer.  The van was equipped with a microphone system so all were able to hear his descriptions.  He seemed genuinely happy to be taking the trip (as opposed to jaded that he had done it many times).  The weather was REALLY windy and cold and he took us to viewing areas of the Canyon that were indoors.  Finally, our guide was very willing to take photos for everyone and also noted that he had an extra camera in case anyone's wasn't working.\n\nAreas for improvement:  A 15% Yelp check-in offer was posted on the website, but on the phone, they said it was no longer valid.  For the record, I thought the price was fine (especially with the discount I was given), but anytime there's something advertised (which was acknowledged), but not honored, I'm disappointed.  We ended up stopping for dinner pretty late, but we should partially take fault for not asking sooner.", "business_id": "b8Bkm7-a1FNRjZGB-szEzg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fPDRxSYQ7BjtxPJThRmPgw", "review_id": "tT54oBuqsCwWhlcfE8CNBw", "text": "Having never seen the Grand Canyon, we wanted to take a tour. Our concierge at the Orange Tree Resort, Barbara, recommened Vaughans Southwest Custom Tours. Our guide, Princely, picked us up at our hotel at the designated time. There were 11 of us of different ages, different states and different countries in the van. Princely made sure we were all introduced and made comfortable.  We were off to the Navajo reservation for an early lunch and then on to the Grand Canyon and Sedona. The entire trip, Princely kept up an interesting commentary about the history, the Native American culture, the wildlife and the flora and fauna of Arizona.  We learned a lot. It seemed there was nothing that Princely didn't know about the area. We all commented on how special he made us feel by going out of his way to show us things we had heard about\nand a few of his special spots. Princely even helped each of us get some great photos. \nWe all agreed it was a great trip and Princely was the perfect guide.", "business_id": "b8Bkm7-a1FNRjZGB-szEzg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NELEY9JB8FqD-SoRYrtj1w", "review_id": "n0Ico6iN-ny6imFjvh8Hmg", "text": "We had a pretty nice time on our tour of the Grand Canyon. The best thing is you don't have to make any decisions. The Grand Canyon is big and there are a lot of things you could check out. The tour takes you to a cool selection of views and delivers a satisfying \"Grand Canyon Experience\" \n\nThe one thing I wasn't a fan of was sitting with everyone else on the tour at lunch. It was awkward.\n\nIt's a long day, and I may prefer the privacy of my own car, but it was nice not to drive and we had a fun time.", "business_id": "b8Bkm7-a1FNRjZGB-szEzg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iW64ZCYKumAQ88rexANi4Q", "review_id": "6xdrHGbf3_2KV1WXKtqLMg", "text": "This tour was amazing! It takes all the hassle out of going to the Grand Canyon. We were picked up from our hotel in Scottsdale and our guide, Princely, kept us entertained the entire way. It was a small group, 4 people total, and I think that made it way more enjoyable. He was extremely knowledgeable about Arizona history, Native American history, and a lot of random physics and environmental science. We even stopped to stargaze on the way home - awesome! I'd highly recommend it if you have only a day to visit the Canyon!", "business_id": "b8Bkm7-a1FNRjZGB-szEzg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Dy5RO6Y5jCUgr8ny0m4GBg", "review_id": "t_cYKuJ7G-XSW4n4IMeOCg", "text": "Wow I'm super impressed with this laundromat. \n\nDollar wash \n50 to 75\u00a2 to dry\n\nStaff is friendly, always smiling\n\nThank you to the man working 11/8/12 . Thank you for  to helping me get the laundry basketa in my bexhill.", "business_id": "2aaWJ6idz1W-cabw4znv0w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yj_yRxqnOoivqaPWAysFcA", "review_id": "-UxlQZ6U2fnM8d8KpEFRmA", "text": "Machines are very old - many out-of-order. Premises not very clean.  A tacky place.  Will not go there again.", "business_id": "2aaWJ6idz1W-cabw4znv0w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wLDWtFpyh0hr3wfpj_lxWg", "review_id": "1bCN6mwDqhA2P7O5GJONTQ", "text": "Came here to use commercial washers for my comforters. Place is kept very clean and their staff is very helpful and helped me choose the right machines that I needed. The machines seem a little old but didn't have any problems with them. A+ staff!", "business_id": "2aaWJ6idz1W-cabw4znv0w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2kceAwjbj3I9XOeQPF3lMw", "review_id": "elyFx8l7JS-2MsxwUc8JZQ", "text": "I would strongly recommend Frank if you need work done. I had to get work done on my girlfriends AC. The other guys wanted to charge me 120 bucks just to \"find\" the leak. Frank didn't charge a thing. he said it took him about 10 minutes to find it. The cost was less than i expected to get it fixed too. \n\nI found my future mechanic from here on out-", "business_id": "nJq5MFznOU1Uiursgn2HQA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UiRbteW1YYwPVZ1_dyggIg", "review_id": "vtjsJIorzpuCzeIQmIUcuA", "text": "A would strongly reccommend Frank and Feeny Auto.  They have worked on both mine and my wife's car.  They are quick and straightforward.  It is hard to believe that we are so lucky to have found such a great mechanic", "business_id": "nJq5MFznOU1Uiursgn2HQA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ky5-mOk8-9M-NlLr8Jh8rA", "review_id": "zKcey7VFJe0AvIyawFGH7w", "text": "I found Feeney through Yelp and am so glad I did.  Frank and his team are amazing.  As a woman, I've had some horrible experiences with auto repair and never felt comfortable that I wasn't getting sold something I didn't need since I know very little about cars.  So I've always been a 'take it to the dealer' kind of girl where I definitely paid a premium.  That all changed with Feeney -   Frank is just a straight shooter who knows his stuff and values his customers.  \n\nI originally took my Lexus SUV there, and some emissions thing was cracked (see, I have no idea what I'm talking about but I remember them saying something about a charcoal canister...).  I called Lexus and getting the part from them would've been $800 (plus labor!).  So Frank offered to call around to see if he could find it used.   It took a couple days, but he found it - $150.  Yay!  Now I take my Mercedes there for all factory recommended service.  Frank and Chris are great.  They take the time to explain to me what's going on, what I need, and what my options are.  They even patiently answer all of my rudimentary questions without indicating that they think I'm a ditz.  Maybe I don't get the loaner car or the nice waiting area that I'd get at a Mercedes dealership, but it feels great to have a neighborhood mechanic that I can trust.", "business_id": "nJq5MFznOU1Uiursgn2HQA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lGQsG6SbHVfeYcQ7Ooo9Aw", "review_id": "yatvQxsg-J3DS7iNQuBuXg", "text": "We have been customers of Feeney Automotive for 15 years. Last December 2012 my son took his Corvette in to have the Distributor replaced.  We bought a brand new one from O'Reillys and brought it to them and had them perform the labor.  A month later the Distributor threw a code, we took it back and the technician said it was bad and that it needed to be replaced. They said it would cost about $300 in labor to replace it. We decided to wait. This week my son decided to pull the distributor out himself and fix it. He took it apart and the Distributor which should have been gold and and have a steel label GM05 RPT on it did not. It was black and the GM05 was not there. We took it  to O'Reilly and  they said this was not theirs. We called Feeney's and he told us to send him pictures which we did. He said his mechanic worked for him for 16 years and he trusted him and did not know what to say. He called me back after looking at the history and said he was positive they put the new distributor in and was confounded. I sent him more pictures and pulled all the receipts. The Distributor installed was NOT the one we bought.\n\nO'Reillys replaced the Distributor, even though they did not have to, for free. At least someone stepped up to the plate. I called other family members, and found out that my father brought in my sisters' wheelchair van a few months back and was told the cost for repair would be $35  and was billed for $90 only to find out later the work was not done. He went somewhere else for repair.  My brother brought a car to them and had several thousand dollars of work done, and again the same thing, work was said to have been done but wasn't. We believe the owner is honest but puts far to much trust into his mechanic who I honestly think is ripping people off. Stealing parts and reselling them for personal gain.  \n\nI also went to file a complaint with the BBB of Arizona and they do not have record of this company on their site.  I am so very disappointed and upset.\n\nTomorrow I will have to spend the day with my son helping fix his distributor to get his car up to spec.  I have known the owner for a long time as a friend and as a mechanic and am terribly disappointed in his response and his handling of this situation.", "business_id": "nJq5MFznOU1Uiursgn2HQA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kcP4L2JA_EFq0nQE9d5s9Q", "review_id": "1lpzNQc4oI8wpq4N32sPqA", "text": "ok I finally can post on here lol, I really needed a go to mechanic that I can relate to. I wrenched myself backin the day so im bright when it comes to vehicles just dont wrench anymore, these guys are fantastic, they dont charge to diagnose the car which is huge and they are straight forward with everything they do, the owner,Frank and his son Franics are class acts as well as Chris the service advisor. all great people and they are very fast on the work they do and I would highly recommend them, I have been screwed over by other shops in the past and they completely make me feel comfortable eventhough I just bought a BMW LOL.", "business_id": "nJq5MFznOU1Uiursgn2HQA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UCOZVJKj2azr0kiC2sSZQg", "review_id": "_7ddjsHC9i-ge5I6S8TI5A", "text": "MOST Honest guys u will find, super helpful and get things done efficiently, cheaply and explain everything! Family owned and Chris, the office manager is awesome!", "business_id": "nJq5MFznOU1Uiursgn2HQA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s-YVhKUSJtpvo8qg5DNWWQ", "review_id": "kk1LfWcFR4sIapwWg7q3fQ", "text": "Honest mechanic shop with great labor rates. I had the best experience.", "business_id": "nJq5MFznOU1Uiursgn2HQA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "koTB0T-WJWKmu9YS56GxVA", "review_id": "eG1tC3ha3Nk47Y2neJsOFg", "text": "Great service with great people who really seem genuine. A top repair shop of AAA and very timely service", "business_id": "F7QU8xym1oYgYRjT97R1wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1Iu-AI78id2XO01I87lZ4A", "review_id": "HlLLcBg0OVAtbBI9FdSztA", "text": "They gave me an estimate $150 cheaper than 2 other shops and the final bill was $50 cheaper than the estimate.  Have not had a problem with the car since.", "business_id": "F7QU8xym1oYgYRjT97R1wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4xWwe4RXUAh3WOxOWVm02g", "review_id": "RGT3D9qv8JdhvlcD7WQteA", "text": "I thought I would try out this location after my previous auto shop had closed and hoped, being that AAA recommended it, it would provide good honest service.  \n\nHad an oil change/maintenance check done there and was please with the service.  But when I returned to have it looked at after the engine light went on, their \"diagnostics\" test was going to cost $105!  And that wouldn't have been waived if I had the service completed there!  I had to pass....free diagnostics test are available everywhere, don't be suckered!", "business_id": "F7QU8xym1oYgYRjT97R1wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qB9_qCdK67Comvghget-lA", "review_id": "bSKwF-5coj8okh8020z6Bg", "text": "A class act, all the way.  Very pleased with my visit to Kelly Clark on Bell.  They diagnosed the problem (not what I thought I had brought it in for) and stuck to the estimated price.  Prompt service from shuttle driver who is an awesome ambassador for their company.  They didn't try to sell me anything additional other than asking if I was due for an oil change while I was there.  Courteous personnel, and solid service experience.", "business_id": "F7QU8xym1oYgYRjT97R1wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IXtgk-7StzITl_8jrHejuQ", "review_id": "LOs8jUfoEoPQoKPCEl4I4w", "text": "We took our car here to be repaired. They said it was our brain .  We told them we did not want a re -manufactured part and they agreed to provide a ford brain . When we picked up  we asked them if this was the new ford brain . He stated it was , after the transmission developed major problems on the way home ,they admitted they had put in a re-manufactured brain they obtained locally . they also charged us for the ford part even though it was not installed . The results have been tragic .", "business_id": "F7QU8xym1oYgYRjT97R1wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IXtgk-7StzITl_8jrHejuQ", "review_id": "YC_UU98l4Y815iNgd19M3g", "text": "Kelly Clark has very graciously offered to repair our vehicle free of charge. We are very thankful to them and that we can still have Kelly service our vehicles. They stand behind their work !!!!! We appreciate them. We will stay loyal customers", "business_id": "F7QU8xym1oYgYRjT97R1wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gt0tpFILcaTKZ27-pafRzw", "review_id": "pQUUwk5p4sSJlKffFpWkiA", "text": "My family & I have been taking our cars to Kelly Clark Automotive for at least the past 8 years, and have had amazing service from Jim, Mitchell and their team. \n\nAs a young woman, taking my car to a repair shop can be nerve-wracking because I'm afraid I will be taken advantage of. Kelly Clark is run like a family business, and they always take care of me and are very knowledgable. \n\nThey handle all makes, models & brands of cars and have helped out my friends as well. I highly recommend Kelly Clark Automotive Specialists.", "business_id": "F7QU8xym1oYgYRjT97R1wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Kl3Abb3ZFqZMzRDoTjwvxA", "review_id": "Yk5KwBpuOSMJL-CYBsbDpA", "text": "Kelly Clark's North does quality, timely work.  We've used them on and off for the last several years, alternating between the dealership and their shop depending on which is more convenient.  The service writers are pretty easy to work with. Their waiting area is also unusually nice for a general mechanic's shop if you chose to wait for your car.  They also provide a courtesy shuttle.  The only thing holding me back from 5 stars is that their prices are consistently on the high side.  More than once they have quoted me equal to or greater than what the dealership quoted for the same car repair. They offer 10% AAA Discount for AAA members and they usually have coupons on their website for routine maintenance.", "business_id": "F7QU8xym1oYgYRjT97R1wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Hmzsv254RdwrdYY7tlMqpQ", "review_id": "GukhnhbxwWMELq6Z2EzDtQ", "text": "This is my favorite car service shop on the entire planet! Every time I've ever brought in a vehicle I feel I've been treated fairly and squarely by first-rate professionals, who bend over backwards to take care of you; giving you the straight scoop on your vehicle; and they don't try to sell you anything that isn't truly ready to be replaced. Let's face it, taking a vehicle in for service isn't typically anyone's idea of a barrel of fun.  \n\nAnd, who hasn't at some point in their lives had a vehicle in for something simple, such as an oil change, only to get handed an estimate of $1,759 (or a lot more) for supposed repairs your vehicle may not truly need? Not to mention that if you object to any of the estimate, particularly the most farfetched part of it, you may be told something to the effect that your vehicle \"could blow up,\" or \"the wheels will fall off, \" or \"you could be left stranded on the freeway,\" etc. If you're like me, you've been told this sort of thing many, many times. \n\nThat doesn't ever happen at Kelly Clark, as they don't suggest replacing something unless you actually need the repair. In my mind, their integrity is as immaculate as the squeaky-clean waiting room. Customers just want honesty, and you'll get it at Kelly Clark. And they also do a better job of explaining exactly what is going on with your car than any place I have ever had a vehicle in for service. \n\nOne if my favorite experiences here was when I brought a car brought a car in here, extemporaneously, that I was thinking of buying and asked them to do a complete inspection of the vehicle (as the owner had no documented maintenance records); and I was a little leery of taking a stranger's word for how well the car had been maintained.  Naturally, the owner of the vehicle was not too thrilled we were there (since the car was pristine in his mind), but he agreed to have the inspection as a condition of selling the car.\n\nFortunately, as I anticipated, Kelly Clark immediately jumped to attention and whipped the car in and out in a very timely fashion, replete with an assessment (either \"pass\" or \"fail\" for everything they checked).  And the final price ($57) was not only extremely reasonable, but it was also below the quote!  \n\nI ended buying the car, with peace of mind, thanks to Kelly Clark and their excellent service.\n\nUPDATE: 18 months - and 29k miles - later, this car has not had a single repair, other than regular maintenance which was recommended by Kelly Clark at the time of the inspection (and corroborated by other facilities that subsequently arrived at the same conclusion): flushing the transmission fluid, brake pads, and flushing the power steering fluid. Kelly Clark was spot on!", "business_id": "F7QU8xym1oYgYRjT97R1wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LrhR-6fXR9tXolVHABczLg", "review_id": "VuhdN05YqkMEbAvM_GV9Jg", "text": "These guys are as good as it gets!\n\nI started coming here for my routine oil changes + so happy I found them. \nWhen I started having car troubles, they were beyond helpful in respecting not only my budget but were upfront about what repairs were absolutely needed, versus what could wait.\nI couldn't recommend them more!", "business_id": "F7QU8xym1oYgYRjT97R1wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fSQsNoUnxpPd075waUnv-A", "review_id": "u6F9eJrsSPKpv8rivEE6mg", "text": "Simply the best staff and service by far!!! Mitchell help me with a major gas leak immediately bc dangerous gas fumes were coming into my car. Thank God they did. I didn't even have to wait around for hours bc they provided my family a ride home and picked me back up when it was done! Thanks Benny! Ur a wonderful and great guy", "business_id": "F7QU8xym1oYgYRjT97R1wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OxPJqrIpixmPlxyEyOwKzg", "review_id": "JeEKItQV5UVYpSeNc8EflA", "text": "So far so good...had a brake job and oil change and very very satisfied. They completed the car repairs when promised, and they did not just automatically say I needed new rotors like the dealership always does!!", "business_id": "F7QU8xym1oYgYRjT97R1wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PaE2wBCL-DDufRNV9gf17Q", "review_id": "LyRgGRSi7B_XkZ1t4p-S3g", "text": "I had to have my Jeep towed to an Auto Repair shop and I found them on Google.com and came with good reviews. I dealt with the manager, Mitchell Rosowitz and he shot me straight and gave me a price for repairs and recommendations for other repairs needed without pressure. I only had so much money to work with so Mitchell gave me a discount and All is good with my Jeep!!", "business_id": "F7QU8xym1oYgYRjT97R1wg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iBO2m9xXivsIbvFnZHsNvg", "review_id": "pRKhLm3PGtDv8gOoMY6ixQ", "text": "We are restoring a 1962 Shasta Travel Trailer, and I took it here to have the bearings in the axle repacked and sealed, for long excursions, and just because it's so old. Extremely friendly & knowledgeable service people, very trustworthy and thorough. My bearing have an older type seal, and rather than putting the old one back on they searched around town for the new, old style, to do the job correctly. Seems they work on anything as well, from giant, 300-thousand dollar motorhomes to travel trailers, campers, pop-ups, etc.", "business_id": "CKOdSlufaM7ncQnOrYPuZg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5ddMnLFqukwdHMHL1s5qcA", "review_id": "gLvsvpzKkpFJSMxUxlns9w", "text": "A part here cost me $24. Found same part at Home Depot for $8. Won't be back!", "business_id": "CKOdSlufaM7ncQnOrYPuZg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Lg5d7GASWj2cVyE-efwxMQ", "review_id": "KMFc1QyaiOEHHvUhwkAerg", "text": "My wife and I came here for some parts we needed in order to make a few simple repairs to our motorhome. The folks here were super friendly and helpful. We got knowledgeable advise from experienced people. The cost of the products were on par with anything we have seen anywhere else but good advise is the real value here. We will be return customers.", "business_id": "CKOdSlufaM7ncQnOrYPuZg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9J2qULE0Fn56Wy1yK--frA", "review_id": "-LHjgn83GTvUWKLdZz62WQ", "text": "I popped into this place one Monday morning without being on the schedule.  They happily took me in, despite my failure to plan.  Gold Star!  I was truly grateful.  I own a pop-up, but know nothing about what it takes to maintain them.  Probably not the best idea I've ever had...but definitely feel more at east with Bell Road RV on my side.  They fixed it right up at a pretty good price and I was on my way up north by the weekend.  Four stars only because when I picked it up, the three parts guys sitting at the counter didn't offer to come out and assist in backing me up or hooking up my trailer.  I was in heels and a dress too, guess they figured it was too hot outside to move.  I don't blame them.  Will definitely be back if I need any other repairs, which I hope isn't too soon.  Thank you!", "business_id": "CKOdSlufaM7ncQnOrYPuZg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8xXoJCEIA3kCSgC3VE9snA", "review_id": "LE8U6JPJYB_4fnNoWs4Emg", "text": "I have taken my dogs to Amigo forever, and when they told me what a bad dog I had and to never bring him back I was a little hurt. But I still took my other dogs there until I found a stray pit mix wandering the streets. I took him there to see if he had a microchip and the lady told me to immediately take him to the pound because he will undoubtedly try to kill me in my sleep. Long story short, i have a pit mix myself now who is sweet as pie and would never \"kill me in my sleep.\" My thoughts are, they shouldnt go around telling people terrible things like that and focus more on HELPING the animals", "business_id": "_Id7iUtyzWFHWUDzyFz8og", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jxXOmNH_Oe24zIa5qi2u1A", "review_id": "MxsM1JxkKi7qQjDnK-9Gew", "text": "I have been a patron of Amigo for almost 15 years, and Dr. Rose and Theresa and the entire staff are AMAZING! Their customer service and care for my pets has always been above what I could have ever hoped for. When my dog started declining in health, they were so accommodating to our needs, questions, and every single panicked call (and there were a ton). They were constantly willing to find the space in their schedules for me to bring her in. I always felt reassured by Dr. Rose's patient care, \"bedside\" manner, and competence. She conducted surgery and several other procedures on my dog to help me extend her life and with the greatest comfort and care my dog could receive. I cannot express how patient-focused their service is; they are wonderful! And, from the standpoint of having to make the excruciatingly difficult end of life decision for my dog, I was comforted in trusting that her last day was in their care while we attempted to treat her, and at the moment I came to my own conclusion that I would have to let my dog go, the compassion and validation that it really was \"her time,\" made the devastating decision easier for me to handle. My trust in their familiarity with her and their intimate knowledge of her entire health history was so strong that I unequivocally knew that if there were viable options to treat her, those options would have been discussed. Even after that day, my relationship with them did not end, for they actually reached out to me very soon afterwards to extend condolences and offer support. By the way, their physical proximity to my initial home when I acquired my dog was the reason I initially sought their services, but I was so comfortable with them, I continued to seek their care even after I moved such a distance away that it wasn't convenient for me to get to because I valued their care and services so much. I just cannot say enough about how great I think the doctors and staff at Amigo are to their patients!", "business_id": "_Id7iUtyzWFHWUDzyFz8og", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6zAFxfIer-EOFeyX0XmQSw", "review_id": "0CCzA42Kclp5M66UzwN0eA", "text": "I went in there for the first time and it sucked! I asked to post a flier about a free dog walk event, but the lady couldn't be bothered and she shook her head at me. I know she was on the phone, but she could have waited until she was off the phone to give service. I was going to buy supplies, but forget it! I could understand them not wanting to post a flier, but they could have done something other than shake their head at me.  Never going back!", "business_id": "_Id7iUtyzWFHWUDzyFz8og", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zPl8pjTBN2fTb47K9qHlDw", "review_id": "t7XKIzVwY9BnWz3asvJqpg", "text": "5 stars for Amigo Animal Clinic and Dr. Jensen! My pup had a large mass on his front leg and other symptoms lead us to believe he possibly had a cancerous tumor. Dr. Jensen and her staff were amazing at keeping me up to date on his tests and easing my worry while scheduling surgery. His surgery went well, Dr. Jensen did an amazing meticulous job and after sending the mass in we got the great news that it was not cancer. The caring staff at Amigo Animal Clinic made the stressful situation much easier and were fabulous from diagnosis to recovery. I give them the highest recommendation and know if your furry family members want the best care you cannot go wrong with their team!", "business_id": "_Id7iUtyzWFHWUDzyFz8og", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "lgAgkEspbjBm5fyq8aeRVw", "review_id": "NjRNpMO_bLIa0vW0_RCiAA", "text": "I enrolled my 2 year old son and 4 year old daughter into Hubbard. They've completed 2 swim lessons each and the results are dramatic. They have made huge strives in their water skills. Plus, it seems to enable them with confidence and self esteem after each lesson.", "business_id": "kk85ivM6MQUtH8u642p1Ew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "hq0WUfau1Mh3GyHn8oVdNQ", "review_id": "zfFnwQoWEdGlkV2BctyIYg", "text": "My 2 year old daughter just did a week of swim lessons and I already feel more confident with her swimming skills. She knows how to go under water, jump in, and kick about the pool.\n\nThe teacher was really nice and great with little ones. They have several locations across the valley and are faily priced at $70/week.", "business_id": "kk85ivM6MQUtH8u642p1Ew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vGxEuRrX_UmW5MhOAEpCvQ", "review_id": "qi4ixVQ_Cun3Tnh8EWK4Vg", "text": "I take my 9 month old to Hubbard and we LOVE it! I feel so comfortable with the staff and it not only teaches him how to be comfortable with the water, but also teaches my husband and me how to take what he learns and apply it at home in the tub or even in the pool. The staff makes it fun with games and songs and the parents learn the right words to prepare babies to hold their breath when going under water. I think swim lessons are a must for kids here in AZ since almost everyone has a pool. And it's so great to see their progress!", "business_id": "kk85ivM6MQUtH8u642p1Ew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "19BunjXk7zhd811rF42U7w", "review_id": "_eKdkyXL94TYWjhW33Oekw", "text": "I have a 2 year old and a 4 year old that have attended this school now for 9 months.   I would have given them 5 stars, but our experience here has been mildly mixed. Generally speaking, the school does a very good job teaching very young students how to swim and  be safe in the water. However, service quality depends on the time of day you go and teaching expertise depends on who you get.  Our younger son is in semi-private lessons right now which is required for his age.  His teacher Ed, is phenomenal.  Flat-out AMAZING.  He is fun, he is a great teacher, he is attentive and gives the kids 100% of himself as a teacher.  Usually we struggle to get our 2 year old out of the house, but when I tell him we're going to swim and see Ed, he's practically running to the door.   If all teachers were like him, I would give this school a 5-star.  However, my other son has had some mixed experiences.  He has had very good teachers and very bad teachers.  On our last make up, the teacher was staring out the window for most of the class, barked commands at him the whole time and finished his lesson a few minutes early .  This is not our normal experience here, but in my mind, this should never happen.  His usual teacher is much more attentive and caring. Generally, you have the same teacher every week, but for make-up sessions the teachers will vary and on occasion, teachers will call-out sick.  \n\nWe pay $181 per month right now for 2 kids.  It feels like a lot of money, but when you break it down it averages about $21/kid/week which I think is very reasonable.  The lessons are 30 minutes.\n\nIf possible, I would recommend that you try to get lessons during the weekdays in the morning.  The front desk folks during this time are very nice and personal and it is not too crowded.  Afternoons tend to be very crowded.  There is usually about a 5 minute wait for the showers in the afternoon which doesn't seem like a lot, but remember you are in line with a wet and shivering kid or two.  The desk girls are usually less experienced in the afternoons.  Some of the afternoon desk girls are flat out rude and immature.  But I guess with any large company, you always have a bad employee or two. \n\nOverall, I would recommend this place.  It is not perfect but it is the best swim school we have been to.", "business_id": "kk85ivM6MQUtH8u642p1Ew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zqGATvI3UoOPOyXIfP6iZg", "review_id": "sRBxmPXKA_L3P-8bWW-xaQ", "text": "Love love love love Hubbard!  I used to nanny for an 18 month old until she was 3.  We did swimming lessons the entire time - usually with Mary Beth.  She was my favorite swim teacher, but they are all very good.  Everyone has slightly different teaching methods so I think many people just prefer their first teacher since that is who they are used to.  \n I love how the teachers are firm - with the class I was in the kids are there to learn survival skills mainly, and also beginning swim skills - so this is serious stuff!  They are firm with the parents on what they need to do to help their kids.\nWhen i had my daughter we went to hubbard before she turned 6 months old for free!  For the under 6 month crowd it's purely water acclimation - you won't be getting any amazing techniques, but it helps get the babies used to the water.  It's $70 per month for one class per week, and we just can't afford it right now - but I am waiting and waiting for the day when we have some extra cash so I can enroll my daughter!  Until then, I do the songs that I learned there in our pool and I still remember so many of the techniques from when I nannied so I apply them with my daughter.", "business_id": "kk85ivM6MQUtH8u642p1Ew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ziCKT5n58tcVfgksImx0VQ", "review_id": "L-Gv_p7fofWBklnen6B73w", "text": "SUper knowledgeable and friendly staff will make you feel at home. Teaching a 6 month old to swim can be a bit daunting at times because you don't want to hurt them or scare them, but they are there to support you through it. \n\nWatching all the older kids that have been going there for years reinforces the strong bond that the staff have with the kids. The kids all love going there and they love the instructors. It's a fun and safe environment!", "business_id": "kk85ivM6MQUtH8u642p1Ew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T_wbfjj0i6VydOWPAmb_FA", "review_id": "oaCRQ5Yc_LVZ-k_epX5j3w", "text": "I came here after a bad experience at a previous school (Gold Medal Swim School). My attitude about swim schools has totally changed. This place is great! Thank you!!", "business_id": "kk85ivM6MQUtH8u642p1Ew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LoaI9fEe7MNsek66-ANP5w", "review_id": "wpDA6sOlqMuoA5A9lCXq4A", "text": "I've been taking my son to the newborn (free) swim classes for the past 1.5 months.  Our instructor is Ed and he does a great job explaining which skills/development milestones each activity is working on.  I'm interested in continuing our son's classes but feel the $75 a month for 4 classes is a little pricey, especially because kids this young are pretty fickle and some classes they just don't want to cooperate.  Several of the other parents in the older (paid) classes highly recommend the school and their child's progress.  Maybe I'm just being frugal because I've been assured by other parents that the classes are a good value for the money.", "business_id": "kk85ivM6MQUtH8u642p1Ew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JgufYQ94cHyEo9b8StajnQ", "review_id": "LIhX8AylB9F6-wNkTCStiw", "text": "I love this place!\n\nWarm, friendly and helpful staff help find the right class for your child.  Make-ups are easy to schedule and they always go out of their way to find the best for your situation.\n\nThank you Hubbard for being so GREAT!", "business_id": "kk85ivM6MQUtH8u642p1Ew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HPxji3cX5H460ECCgtnGHw", "review_id": "suJB9UZCU03_0UJXVNZhVQ", "text": "The staff at Hubbard is wonderful!  They are patient with the kids and know how to deal with moms-that-are-frustrated-because-their-18-month-old-child-turns-into-a-crazed-lunatic-each-time-they-arrive-for-swim-lessons...not that I would know.  \n\nTheir method of teaching the children is very repetitive.  At first, I disliked the idea doing the same exercises at nearly every lesson, but after a few weeks i noticed that my daughter was really responding to their style of teaching.  Their use of songs in the lesson is clever and helped keep toddlers focused.  \n\nI agree with others, in that the early classes are more about survival skills than actual swimming, but after a short time my little one was floating on her back and pulling herself out of the pool unassisted. These skills are priceless and make the slight lack of organization at the school and over crowded lobby completely tolerable.", "business_id": "kk85ivM6MQUtH8u642p1Ew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JeDXg5tMVVAj1mRRRPD2Pg", "review_id": "xhKnUqd6u-okpgCSA8neLA", "text": "The lessons are really helping my child, and I love the reward system.  My 4 year old is trying very hard to \"get his next ribbon\" and is very proud of his accomplishments.  We've been to another swim school, and my oldest child really had problems with the pool bothering his eyes, and that is not a problem here.  Also, I think I like the instructors here a bit better.  The staff is friendly and helpful when questions arise.  \n\nI did take away one star because the showers, dressing rooms, and locker room space is WOEFULLY inadequate.  It's a bit of a nightmare getting two kids showered and dressed after lessons.  My kids are always cold, mad and grumpy by the time we navigate through the crowd, wait in line and do our best to get everyone dressed and out the door -- it detracts from an otherwise fun and useful experience.", "business_id": "kk85ivM6MQUtH8u642p1Ew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pyQsAolvBtbhyICbDEnBKA", "review_id": "EJYcRFgh1_E9ggnhCscMsw", "text": "Hubbard Family Swim School has become a staple for our family. You can feel the warmth and dedication on every visit. Our kids love it and are excited to come to every lesson. We even have birthday parties here!\n\nThe instruction is top-notch and it's evident while watching through the huge glass wall.\n\nMost of all, my 5 year old is a much better swimmer than I am, his father. Thanks to Hubbard.", "business_id": "kk85ivM6MQUtH8u642p1Ew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 7, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "PBz5qVoqHj5HwuTYcIe38Q", "text": "My 5 month old had his first swim lesson this week and he did great!  (Mommy did great too by the way!)  \n\nI heard about Hubbard from friends and probably should've taken advantage of their \"baby splash\" (aka free) classes for infants up to 6 months sooner.  Instead, Baby M is now enrolled in the \"little snapper\" class, which is $78 per month (for a 30 minute class every week).  Regardless, the first class was a success!  Katie, our instructor, was awesome.  Both baby and I loved the exercises we did together in the water from assisted back floats, tummy time swimming, water over his face, assisted help on the ledge of the pool, and socializing with the other kids in class... we loved the songs we sang in the pool also.\n\nThe facility is a tad bit far for me, but at least it's conveniently located off the 51 (just north of Thunderbird on 32nd St).  Staff is super friendly and they have a snack bar and sell all kinds of swimming and baby supplies too (including baby's first swim suit).  The main changing area is a tad bit cluttered, but there are cubbies and bathrooms and a couple of private changing rooms too.  I like that the temperature of the water in the pool and the air around the pool is warm... and I'm sure the babies do too.\n\nSome of the kids in class were already putting their heads under the water... pretty impressive!  I look forward to seeing baby's progress in the pool in the weeks an dmonths to come.  Water safety is so important in Arizona, so I'm happy we're starting at such a young age!", "business_id": "kk85ivM6MQUtH8u642p1Ew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YS80rygyjciofI0q2fPGew", "review_id": "3yHFyytZDZ7tYNJ3TDZiZQ", "text": "My kids (ages 6 and 2) love the pool and are more confident swimmers, thanks to the great staff & swim instructors at Hubbard Swim.  We switched them over to Hubbard last year.  The repetitive skills / lessons each week helps re-enforce what the kids need to master in each swim level.  My children are also very excited when they receive ribbons for completing various skills &/or swim levels.  This positive reward system has been a great motivator for my kids, keeping them interested in swimming.\n\nI also find the online make-up scheduler very convenient.  Juggling three schedules is never an easy task, but Hubbard Swim has made this a stress-free process.  Even switching swim class days/times has been a positive experience, especially when our after school activities keep changing around.", "business_id": "kk85ivM6MQUtH8u642p1Ew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0TuOVaf4sM11UUbqGRL-4A", "review_id": "eBzR_GvPWlRFeOzyWnFldA", "text": "What a great place! The little girl I watch has went from being afraid to get her eyes wet to swimmimg on her own in no time! The instructors are so great. They went at her pace until she was ready.", "business_id": "kk85ivM6MQUtH8u642p1Ew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7brf9WC0Gr_7bUBXEHs9FA", "review_id": "Gc-XJSfLytaVg88OOcZj8g", "text": "I would definitely rate Hubbard a five star.  As a conscientious parent in the Valley, I wanted my son to be able to swim and have a good experience learning to swim.  Growing up in the Midwest I enjoyed swimming during the summer, but detested the other nine months.  I remember the water being cold and heavily chlorinated in a relatively dark area during the off season. \n\nI must say, Hubbard offers a totally positive experience for its students.  We put our son in classes based upon the reputation of the swim school.  My son had only been in a pool one or two times without any instruction.  I was astounded to find that he actually enjoys swimming and actually excels in it.  He has been swimming for several months now.  The staff is qualified and is able to understand the fears and concerns of their students and how to successfully overcome these obstacles.  In addition, these courses have enhanced my son's self confidence overall.\n\nThe environment is positive and buzzing with excitement.", "business_id": "kk85ivM6MQUtH8u642p1Ew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "93CVZEe3_HTk_GdDZOHy6A", "review_id": "x8gUsDSSy2Ce5QVnid2njA", "text": "I love Hubbard Family Swim School! We started with our daughter in their free, baby splash class at 3 months old. The free class is available to babies 6 months & under is great for getting your child acclimated to & comfortable in the swimming pool. Our daughter is now almost 20 months old & just moved into the Lil Snappers Advanced class. She can climb out of the pool on her own, jump into the water without fear on her own, hold her breath & swim with minimal assistance for 5-6 seconds, blow bubbles in the water, reach down in the water to pick up objects 1.5 feet below the surface of the water, etc. It's absolutely amazing. I'm very pleased! Thus far, I can recommend Katie, Lana, Ed, & Vanessa for instructors. They are knowledgeable, great with kids, & enjoy what they do. I highly recommend Hubbard. The only thing I would change is add some additional change-after-swim rooms!", "business_id": "kk85ivM6MQUtH8u642p1Ew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jh3x79Do2KK00iniVZtcEw", "review_id": "_I4lZWiWLCVjYpae4H2UIA", "text": "This is definitely a five star operation! We have tried other not to be named swim schools, and there is no comparison. The staff, from the receptionists to the teachers, are all professional and friendly. The place is clean and has a great snack bar and play area besides. We decided to start coming here year round, and it is the best decision we ever made.", "business_id": "kk85ivM6MQUtH8u642p1Ew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ysVhCkNub3ZtF4JPmp1KsA", "review_id": "q1YYBxEmMqw1Z3E1qo40LQ", "text": "Had my little dudes first swim lesson/first time in a pool today. Hubbard comes very well recommended by multiple people in the valley who have been with them for years.\n\nI think we were in the little snapper class. My little guy is 9 months old. Everyone was super nice and helpful. They keep the water and the air temp nice a warm so the little ones are comfortable.\n\nThe instructor was very sweet and had lots of good tips for us rookies.\n\nExcited to go back next week!", "business_id": "kk85ivM6MQUtH8u642p1Ew", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L0aLRB-OylGJV4mOmq15XA", "review_id": "oH2IkZfBkBO2IOIMfjt_mw", "text": "Love this place. We've been taking our boy here for about 9 months now (since he was born.) They didn't offer services to the hospital I was at (but that should have changed by now.) We tried a majority of the doctors there and settled on Dr Gutman. She's amazing with our boy and very down to earth. The staff here are always friendly and helpful.", "business_id": "OtVX0d76CjAswVxbpbmZPA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "aIbwrnrP4kTufADO-jGZxA", "review_id": "dUwXzUyCLuXEQErpGJg4Jw", "text": "I have been taking my son here for 7 years now. The entire staff is always attentive, they typically have appointments available when you call and your child is sick and their physicals have always been very thorough.\n\nI love they have two sides to the their office - sick door and healthy door. They also have Saturday hours at their other location, so that is useful if you need them. \n\nThey do a lot of newborn/new parent education. \n\nThe doctors and staff are always friendly, they truly do like what they do and they do a great job.", "business_id": "OtVX0d76CjAswVxbpbmZPA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eJuwXskIZgYONY5V5gyJsA", "review_id": "7bO4S46VgmjlmAzOgYyBSg", "text": "Really like this place! They know how to relate to kids. Always calling my daughter 'Princess' and speaking to her on her level. Like any dr's office, they can get behind from time-to-time so having the play area in the waiting room is really nice. The rooms themselves could probably use some updating but they are kid-friendly designs on the walls. \nWe've recently worked with Jennifer Valentine and she was amazing!", "business_id": "OtVX0d76CjAswVxbpbmZPA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PRzjZZ8Z2ELr7Bm-LmnrwA", "review_id": "LxUHY5PFJOBr9MxYg3wZ6A", "text": "I advise not avoiding Phoenix pediatrics. The waiting room smells like cigarettes and walls & floor are very dirty. They are consistently running at least 45 minutes behind and when you finally see a doctor, he/she spends less than one minute with you.", "business_id": "OtVX0d76CjAswVxbpbmZPA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wWsu3rkxRU4c2vZO_nB4nw", "review_id": "GXyuxwS6zpDZRS-cFdTcGg", "text": "I've been taking my two son's to the Tatum and Union Hills location since birth and am very happy with them. I have seen every Dr in their group and am comfortable with all of them. The front desk and nurses are very friendly and really relate to the kids.  My son loves going to the Dr because of this place!\n\nWhoever said the waiting room smells? What? I am sooo picky when it comes to cigarette smoke and I never once thought the place smelled. Maybe a customer smelled and left the area smelling... but its not like it always smells.   Its always very clean when I'm there. And with 2 kids, I'm there quite often!\n\nAlso, I've NEVER waited more than 10 mins to see a Dr!  I've even called them at 4pm trying to get my sick kid in, the Dr said he'd wait for me, as I couldn't get there until after 5pm, when the close.  \n\nThe location is actually out of the way for me, but I won't switch!", "business_id": "OtVX0d76CjAswVxbpbmZPA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "CAlxnkAuqNetlUmWtCQ_eQ", "review_id": "oLgoo9XU-YHLGqNwWsmuGw", "text": "I have been shopping at former NHL goaltender Randy Exelby's store(s) for more than 10 years now and I can't say enough good things about them.\nThey have the best selection, best prices and best service. \nThe staff is knowledgeable and helpful and always willing to give you a great deal.\nThere is no other place I would go.\nI wish that all retail could be this great and this cool.", "business_id": "eScIXduGMkJzv3djJIAGFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1ylYrKcGNA8MDkhNBTjHMA", "review_id": "6SHg-9Jxai-epLFagdpICA", "text": "I share Tim's sentiments about Behind the Mask.  In a hockey store starved town, BTM could really rake you over the coals for their inventory.  Yet I always come out of there paying $5-$10 less than the ticketed price.  I have even gone in there needing small replacement items, willing to pay $10-$15 for it, but somehow I never end up paying.  The manager, Brian, is a goalie like myself, and I could spend all day talking about random things, equipment, or the state of the game.  I don't even bother ordering from catalogs or websites and go directly to BTM.", "business_id": "eScIXduGMkJzv3djJIAGFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aTlHCohiT4ggRcMl3RQlXQ", "review_id": "kOzp_6mE8-m7ur-12ky2ew", "text": "Behind the Mask is the best hockey store in Arizona hands down. Randy and all of his guys that work their are very knowledgeable about hockey and all the new equipment. Last time I went in I needed some work done on my skates and a 20 dollar mouth guard, something that would cost about 80 bucks at the other pro shop in my area, only cost me 40 at BTM.", "business_id": "eScIXduGMkJzv3djJIAGFw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 10, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "z30hYvXYGme6uU4fpzaisw", "review_id": "soSddBSZSRCoZ__EIqUWVA", "text": "I went here a few weeks ago on a Saturday night and had a total blast! I must say that this is the first bar that I have found in my hood that I really enjoyed.\n\nThe environment is very relaxed and low key. Everyone was really friendly and dressed casual and I felt totally comfortbale. The bar itself isn't fancy or anything but it's well maintained. There are some pool tables in the open room and I think I remember seeing darts too.\nThey have wii in the corner and we played some wii bowling in which the many cheap beers helped me to bowl my best game ever, 6 strikes in a row for a 231!!!\n\nThe bartender was right on point and she had a fatastic personality to boot. I ended up tipping her $20 because I was so impressed with her and thought she was for sure the most rad bartender I've ever encountered.\n\nThis place was really awesome and I can see myself making this a hang out when I want to grab a drink close to home.", "business_id": "E-_PkZNDuYxW1zs4XFlVmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "gUpY8dTAb9vzImf3z-dFYA", "review_id": "WiU_DE2Lo_Np6kMEQ1lh6g", "text": "I went originally on a Wednesday evening to go check it out, have a beer, and play on the bar game machine.  Definately liked it! I decided to go back on a Saturday night to see how it compared to Wednesday, and it was even better.  It's a very laid back small bar and as someone said before they do have the wii in the corner that you can play on (how awesome is that)!  Drinks were cheap and the bartender was super sweet (April).  Good music selection and it doesnt get too crowded.  Everyone should definately check this place out =)", "business_id": "E-_PkZNDuYxW1zs4XFlVmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0bKzvtpZjT9FNDj1YoiotA", "review_id": "I3-hILDlbk0K_lgWV-4GKw", "text": "Very nice chill bar in ne phx, bartenders here know how to pour a drink & are very easy on the eyes. Great place to hang for a few after work. A+++", "business_id": "E-_PkZNDuYxW1zs4XFlVmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "QhuESGhOQWnKqwlSrISm8A", "review_id": "th_5rvsbPKf4j5HHQsIwvA", "text": "Cool dive bar.  Friendly bartender that remembered me and my drink from years ago at another bar.  They let me park my Harley on the sidewalk too.", "business_id": "E-_PkZNDuYxW1zs4XFlVmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5WldxybawLC4VzeaJCfvLw", "review_id": "6bx06GL1KbBME8jO9ar0kw", "text": "This is my favorite hole in the wall neighborhood bar.  Whether I wear my suit and tie, or a T-shirt, I always feel comfortable here!  The drinks are cheap and strong, and the bartenters are nice too.", "business_id": "E-_PkZNDuYxW1zs4XFlVmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "Hi7VohxSS5OBt98w4j8t4A", "review_id": "VnKpC8H3_JWuU1XHcklQpQ", "text": "Have to give a shout out to this place. Although I have only gone to \"Cocktails\" a few times in the last few years, it will always have a special place in my heart.\n\nFlash back 25 years ago. My Dad used to take me here for happy hour with his work buddies. Some may say that isn't good parenting. Maybe its not. But I have very fond memories of sitting up at the bar getting my cheeks pinched by the bartender and the patrons. The nice, smoky voiced, wrinkly blond female bartender would put a zillion maraschino cherries in my shirley temple. And I would play darts with my Daddy. I feel warm and fuzzy just thinking about it.\n\nOnce I would hit adulthood I would stop in every so often. Though my life was constantly changing this bar just felt like home. \n\nAnother warm fuzzy memory? My brother proposed to his amazing wife here on New Years Eve a few years ago. I wasn't there at the time, but he text me pictures after the proposal.\n\nGreat prices, great service, great memories.", "business_id": "E-_PkZNDuYxW1zs4XFlVmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ij6nIZVPwCvTXNUf6xf3tg", "review_id": "so1mAgoFgBt0Sxg1tM0Vbw", "text": "Local neighborhood bar, easily accessible from the 51.  I love the karaoke and the crowd.  They are cheap, quick and friendly....everything I look for in a bar.\n\nBartender was awesome in dealing with a drunk patron....I would have beat his #*$( for what he was saying but she was smooth.", "business_id": "E-_PkZNDuYxW1zs4XFlVmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0N0ngSQ8Njxfuvdxm1RpFA", "review_id": "kUa3zMpp3JIGnm_JzHQ70Q", "text": "We hit Greenway Village on a Sunday afternoon after running some errands. Awesome dive in the strip mall plaza. There is a really big rectangular bar with a sweet young and cute bartender. Pool tables around, jukebox, darts and even Wii. \nIt's bigger than it looks from the outside. Fun crowd. Seemed like mostly locals. Lots of beers on tap, multiple types of hard alcohol. They didn't have wine, so I had a Bud Light and it was tasty. Draft beers were 2 bucks, which is nice. \nThis was about what I expected! Fun place for sure. Nothing that really makes it stand out per sey, but we will be back at some point to enjoy a nice cool beer.", "business_id": "E-_PkZNDuYxW1zs4XFlVmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nl-1YfZZjJgRV9PeUAdCXw", "review_id": "5AI4KP3b8wjPqw1jRRncGA", "text": "I've been here a few times and each time was fun. The drinks are cheap and the bartenders are friendly.  Good neighborhood bar where you can drink cold beer and meet new people. Casual atmosphere and relaxing.  Can't say I'm a regular but I'm working on it.", "business_id": "E-_PkZNDuYxW1zs4XFlVmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wNqwKWaRjClmcKsoJJRFow", "review_id": "fSuDKihCjcd1c6Nsz7N9Wg", "text": "I think I've found me a new dive bar. It's a little out of my neighborhood but it has the requisite dark paneling, pool and darts. I pretty much knew as soon as I walked in that I was going to like the place.\n\nDrinks are cheap and the crowd are all locals. Not attitude to be found here. I popped in on a week day so I'm keen to come back and see how it is on weekends.", "business_id": "E-_PkZNDuYxW1zs4XFlVmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "clwdy_ucDl0xEQq8ImnF3g", "review_id": "7ZTl8ePSxw2MbcIFBXsidA", "text": "Super fun! Low key. Nice bar staff and Karaoke.\nInexpensive beer.  Just a nice place to relax in a non judgmental place..", "business_id": "E-_PkZNDuYxW1zs4XFlVmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eYqjFZphBi2ZFPZXhOZKpA", "review_id": "tCRaIHqQ4DWt6lyY5nih6A", "text": "Debbie Wouldn't serve a 100 percent combat veteran because I had a interim license from California. I had wallet last week in ocean beach, thanks for the understanding. Complete c.unt Thanks for making a veteran feel at home. I'm 30 on the 6th so I don't look like a kid, she wouldn't even let me sit at the bar. Classy", "business_id": "E-_PkZNDuYxW1zs4XFlVmw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8uFr-CYB9C5lldTGaJg7SQ", "review_id": "jFfSm59DPiXl6-aPe-IWDg", "text": "Back in Seattle, it was really hard for me to find a place that did shoe repairs near to where I lived.  Here in Phoenix, The Leatherman was right down the street.  However, there were no kinds of reviews on it, so I didn't know what to expect.  I ended up being very pleasantly surprised.\n\nThis is a real nice place, run by a very nice couple who did an amazing job on a pair of shoes I brought in - the worn shoes I brought in look like new.  Better than new, even.  Great service all-around.  I highly recommend The Leatherman if you need some shoe work done.", "business_id": "liMEo1DP9OwkyMsxieF-RQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5V0nVAMzVo5axfYzxcOtEA", "review_id": "nxXNJyYrUqPrSYn3gev2cg", "text": "My husband has been a customer at The Leatherman for more than  6 years now. He just picked up his new boots, he had sole savers added and as always he says they have great quality work and they are very nice people. This is business the way business should be. We appreciate them.", "business_id": "liMEo1DP9OwkyMsxieF-RQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2Pvi93JLPH_AGKtU_DjQYQ", "review_id": "fuelVqYkRs7HpNbEAlGSSA", "text": "The lady I talked to was nice and they were able to save my girlfriend's boots.\n\nI've never had shoes fixed/repaired, so I can't really say if the cost was fair. But, it was $65 to add sole back to the bottom of her boots. Figured they cost $200+ brand new, why not?\n\nHere are my gripes:\n\n1. Told two weeks, took 3 and I had to call them to find out. When I did, I got the excuse answer of, \"he's finishing them up\". They called me 3 days later to say they were finished. Just be honest, I said no rush anyway.\n\n2. They don't take cards. I can understand this 20 years ago, but it's not hard or difficult, and it's located in a sketchy, broke down neighborhood with no ATMs to be found. Who carries cash nowadays?\n\n3. When I went to pick them up, they were in the back and not up front, with trees in the boots, ready for presentation. Just lying on some table in the back. \n\n4. The boots originally had a \"wooden\" looking sole (no idea how to really describe it). But the color contrasted the black boot. What they replaced it with was a black rubber heal and a wooden (I guess) \"half sole\" (what she described it to be), which was then painted black.\n\nNeedless to say, the \"style\" of the boot has been changed and it does not look better. Also, the glue or whatever they used to attach this stuff with, was just painted over. The finishing on it is amateur. \n\nIt's like they didn't even care to try to impress us. Sure, the boots don't have cracked soles anymore, but they now look like some thrift store garbage find that was repaired by some DIY hack. I mean, I would have done it myself if this was the result I could expect.\n\n\nNice old \"mom and pop\" shop, and what the service / shop environment they provide is a dying breed. I'd love to say something nicer, and surely there are plenty of happy customers. Why these boots came out worse, who knows.", "business_id": "liMEo1DP9OwkyMsxieF-RQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HAaD-ibwjjGj_MtNyXI8Pg", "review_id": "HsScVnZuq-u1Wy772wCg9w", "text": "Responded promptly when emailed to set up appointment. Salesman was very helpful and installer professional. Got the screens up quickly and neatly. Pleased with their services.", "business_id": "ONYFR0gFZt7A2C3kjfgErg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vJtEDosAYlJVsKlKJbwQJw", "review_id": "j3qMxj9hNDToNUQIPN7HnQ", "text": "Love these guys, fast, proficient, picky about fit. I love my AZ Sun Screens! I got the APS rebate and IRS tax credit too. \nThey did such a good job on the screens I had them make me a screen door too, it is great. My sales rep even suggested the cheaper model as the look was better. \nThe oldest ones are a year old and still fit tight and are not faded at all. The new screen door is looking good too.", "business_id": "ONYFR0gFZt7A2C3kjfgErg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dOv9CAkjmUqInGaNXFrx_g", "review_id": "JKcA9zkpu-LQ-EtTL-bXoA", "text": "Just had my sunscreens installed and they look great. Being a new home owner, I relied heavily on Mike's honesty and experienced on picking out the perfect screens. The screens were ready a week later and Tom did a great job on the instilation. They deffinatly darken the rooms, but I can see out better than expected. My house gets a lot of sun on the side with all the windows, so I'm expecting some nice savings. Wish I could post a photo to show off how good they look.", "business_id": "ONYFR0gFZt7A2C3kjfgErg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8_BuqT3OtyTfoEiHJGDkzw", "review_id": "J2ZxILfrnXGKORoyirH0jw", "text": "I had to call 3x  before I got a call back for an estimate.  Still went with the company. Paid 50% and waited 1.5 weeks before I HAD TO CALL to see what the status was...they were done but never called tell me..now let's see how long it takes before they finish the job. Frustrated customer.", "business_id": "ONYFR0gFZt7A2C3kjfgErg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bb2BmTS4cj_pnjBnDcZ0iA", "review_id": "rS8jXLRd0gbt0QsJx86EGw", "text": "Great place to buy business cards.  Very reasonable and very nice people.  Give them a try!!", "business_id": "ipOeYGaW2rxJh8zwmfqi6Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I0PprysfFKRY3s5ah5KStw", "review_id": "x9Etq4rJDjX94B_UqyU38A", "text": "Great place to do business. Very creative. Very accommodating. Highly professional with a easy to understand explanations. Great turn around. Have no problem referring my customers to Rick and Allison. Thanks.", "business_id": "ipOeYGaW2rxJh8zwmfqi6Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0pEk1zjAVabwuu79_96_Ng", "review_id": "x4kKaIVLGZu-8RkxSyTktw", "text": "Best printer in North Phoenix. Friendly people, excellent service.", "business_id": "ipOeYGaW2rxJh8zwmfqi6Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Bs-v1fTmq8dqJFQwo-JMWw", "review_id": "iebntbC3S1OpauzNW3bz3Q", "text": "Alison helped me out with banners and graphic design.  Very easy to work with, excellent prices, and fast turnaround.  Doesn't get better than that!", "business_id": "ipOeYGaW2rxJh8zwmfqi6Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GL3keDbu8pyh5SOoGkWALQ", "review_id": "9VjVfIJw64iLAhkRz9sywg", "text": "I found her on yelp and could not resist to see what everybody was talking about . Prices were very reasonable . Alison is awesome ! Designed postcards and new business cards in a day . I could have not thought of anything better . She has a real talent .!!!", "business_id": "ipOeYGaW2rxJh8zwmfqi6Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "hzyya50YpDEFBsL_SgtVGQ", "text": "32nd St/ Greenway location\n\nHad great luck at this location for a used elliptical machine--- good prices and they deliver!\n\nThey have a wide variety of ellipticals, treadmills, stationary bikes and a variety of weight room type stuff.  As well as sporting equipment.\n\nThis location is a good place to find used and new items for affordable prices!  It's also environmentally friendly since you are purchasing a previously owned item! \n\nStaff was friendly and knowledgeable--  while in there, I saw staff helping a family get a little boys baseball gear.  \n\nThey do consignment as well, so if you aren't in the market to buy something, you might be in the market to sell something! \n\nDelivery of the machine was timely, the next day!", "business_id": "ZWqd53XMEzT349hycaWngg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xTWoTGTmm6DUB7bKfOrW9g", "review_id": "hef4o3dHVRvug4B5JkdX2w", "text": "So I came here looking for a used elliptical. I already tried looking on craigslist , which I didn't find much and what I did find I did not like the quality/condition. So I decided to come here since it sells used work out equipment. They had a nice selection on the sales floor, I found the used elliptical that I wanted. However I did not like something about that one. The gentlemen noticed it and said that they have the same brand but newer model for the same price in the other room(which I assumed was storage) . He brought it out , plugged it in and I was sold. Great Buy !. \nThey helped us get it in the truck. However , we realized that we forgot straps and one of the gentlemen that work there had an extra strap in their personal vehicle and he was very helpful enough to give it to us. \n\nI was impressed with the fact that they give a 30 day warranty on all their equipment.\nI was impressed by the staff, the knowledge, the organization and helpfulness. I will definitely come here again next time.", "business_id": "ZWqd53XMEzT349hycaWngg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aZLw7np_luaR9TjQwqNijA", "review_id": "oQcAqJtpHQ5eP5hqNeNsfg", "text": "Bought a set of Titleist golf clubs here about 6 months ago.  They just didn't work for me so decided to sell them to a broker.  Turns out the clubs were COUNTERFEIT.  Attempted to bring them into the store to get a refund but was only offered store credit.  Employee informed me that he is also losing on the deal since he has to know dispose of them.  I don't see how that would be a customer's issue, but my protests didn't matter.   I realize that they aren't a Titleist retailer, but it seems pretty unfair not to refund someone's money on counterfeit merchandise.  If they can't identify authentic equipment, I'd be extra cautious about buying any golf equipment from them (even with a store credit).", "business_id": "ZWqd53XMEzT349hycaWngg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aTi0NVrcPJWbN6jAsJVcAw", "review_id": "cwqkOl242xhsafWxjJJrUQ", "text": "Great place to get sports equipment at a decent price. With the new year comes those resolutions, and yes mine involves a little weight loss. To assist me in that are a few naughty kettlebells I picked up here at PIAS. These guys were even open on New Year's Day! \n\nThe place is a bit cluttered, but I knew to find the kettlebells over by the free weights. It looked like they'd just gotten new stock in. I was able to score a mate for my 4kg, and two 18kg for when my muscles are bored and need to move on up! \n\nThey had all sorts of items in here -- golf, bikes, stationary bikes, free weights, balls, etc. The guy behind the counter even helped me get the kettlebells to my car.", "business_id": "ZWqd53XMEzT349hycaWngg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BatP9LqtEkiww0owJIf_jg", "review_id": "zGv2jiHyqt1qAhADRrNcbw", "text": "Maggie is the best bar tender ever!", "business_id": "0d5xLrgemC6jjCe-rofCiw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "90a6z--_CUrl84aCzZyPsg", "review_id": "dhX-LSZ1pljRNs4VQbzijA", "text": "This is a 100% authentic old-school neighborhood dive bar. Well worth a visit if you're ever in the area. Beer and a shot please!", "business_id": "0d5xLrgemC6jjCe-rofCiw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xCY9C6KN9xTDzKrow9iivQ", "review_id": "MrVDFD9kk7mFEVz3K7rHeQ", "text": "I like this place and Maggie is the bomb. Good happy hour prices and it's on the way home. This is really a place for locals as I see the same people there all the time, which is fine by me....", "business_id": "0d5xLrgemC6jjCe-rofCiw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XqDh0QDMoMAaBvJcakze5A", "review_id": "oaYjq9L1Wr3uNVJsLQo1yQ", "text": "Love this bar. Everything here is awesome. Great drinks and great bartenders. Only wish there were more pool tanles", "business_id": "0d5xLrgemC6jjCe-rofCiw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rVp2IzoeO5l9SjEoKSwhsQ", "review_id": "rdHB1ddHsaF3Up5Yp9dx8w", "text": "I wish I could give more than 5 stars! Maggie is like a mom to me. When I go to Eddie's, I mostly go to see her. Nick is pretty awesome, too. It is a small bar, but everyone knows eachother. I just love the friendliness of everyone, especially the staff. They are always so happy to see me. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a bar to attend regularly. Say hi to Maggie and Nick for me!", "business_id": "0d5xLrgemC6jjCe-rofCiw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IEu7uUTgY0eEcS6RWmdMjA", "review_id": "UA9dblfpIVFk-v0VNUkg7A", "text": "This is unfortunate because, ask me three days ago & I would've given this place 5 stars! Maggie is our favorite bartender around. We live right down the street, frequent the bar often, bring friends, and spend money. However, on the few times we've been in when Jaxx was working, we've noticed that she often seems intoxicated and has never been overtly nice to us...fine...it's a dive bar. But being that we all either ARE or WERE bartenders, we know how customers should be treated and we know how to take care of our bartenders. On one particular occasion, a group of us ordered 6 beers and 6 shots and were charged a whopping $110! A rip-off even by Snottsdale standards! After confronting Jaxx about the bill, an altercation ensued which moved OUTSIDE of the bar and resulted in Jaxx hitting one of our female friends in the face! It's such a drag because we live in the hood and LOVE this bar. Maggie works Wed-Sat nights...I recommend avoiding this place like the plague any other time.", "business_id": "0d5xLrgemC6jjCe-rofCiw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SfXcp7C6lzRgYBiNL6zX7w", "review_id": "Szpceh_paLbtZ7tHEmY_OQ", "text": "strong rum and coke\nepitome of a dive bar\npeep the murals towards the back for a journey through time ;)", "business_id": "0d5xLrgemC6jjCe-rofCiw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eGPkqEIgkaXW5kDkhUP9Qg", "review_id": "HsaW2aqx8Gzc9XMGaoMGQg", "text": "Eddie's has become one my favorite dive bars in town without really being a \"dive\" bar. The crowd is some if the trust professional drunks I've ever seen but always a lot of fun and great prices to boot. .. no panzy asss wwak drinks either!!", "business_id": "0d5xLrgemC6jjCe-rofCiw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wboDz57-AHJA4AbKxK7Gag", "review_id": "TYkLas_93mQni-Gl_IH0aA", "text": "Maggie is the bomb-dizzle. Was driving down the road with no particular place to go. As I drove saw the faint neon signs of eddies tavern... And thought to myself I must stop in for a beer. One turned to two, which turned into a local guy Dan buying me a beer. Great places are defined by the patrons, and the bad ass bartender who could probably beat the sh!t out of me, or at least when I get out of line.", "business_id": "0d5xLrgemC6jjCe-rofCiw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "LubXWHolPnTBJi8puAnvQA", "text": "I can't believe nobody has reviewed this place!  It's been a local music establishment forever!\nJoe Grotto (hence, the name) is a staple in the music scene here.  He's the nicest guy, too!\nThere is a big floor in front of the stage to get up close to the bands.  Behind that are rows of tables for just watching.  To me, it's a bit random to have the tables, but it seems to work for Joe's!\nMy guy friends like the hot waitresses.", "business_id": "ZqNYje_T-xDDog-Wp86ieA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ygTwq44h8cnF-IMHvEv35A", "review_id": "BQaRMzjvafmBIP5GCfNlCQ", "text": "I love Joe's!!!! He always has awesome bands playing. The Bartenders are generous with the alcohol. I love it. The only thing is I live so far away so I dont get to frequent them often.", "business_id": "ZqNYje_T-xDDog-Wp86ieA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BsPxyog2Q55Imu-5Ed-Gmg", "review_id": "Qx_BDGM1WXgcZDbI8-stiw", "text": "The Mullet LIVES!!!!  I love Joe's Grotto.  When I go, I always get in some quality people watching, which happens to be one of my favorite things to do.  There always seems to be one group there that can't quite let go of the eighties and I think that is fantastic!  The owner is very cool, the crowd is friendly, some great local artists have played here, and the bartenders don't skimp on the alcohol. A great time all around.", "business_id": "ZqNYje_T-xDDog-Wp86ieA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 9, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "7GC9fVWKa4a1ZmBGLH6Uww", "review_id": "JY-lUE66jhqD6VypD21TPw", "text": "I don't know that I'm mentally prepared to explain my Joe's Grotto experience just yet, but I'll try.\n\nWe came here because my BF's band got on a gig that included three other bands. I'd never heard of it, but came to realize it's pretty well known on the music circuit due to it's focus on live acts (all mini tables face the stage, sort of like a small comedy club), the great sound system (though I would say I only give it a good, but certainly better than most) and pretty awesome lighting set up (a whole separate lighting guy who does not double as the sound guy).\n\nThis place is definitely in the middle of nowhere, and well, a little trashy. Young, old, in between - bouncers, door guys, bartenders, waitresses, clientele - they all looked tough as shit and ready to fight any bitch or d-bag for stepping out of line (which, so happens, they did, but we'll get to that later). Lots of neon beer signs, a couple pool tables and four dart boards (not sure if plastic or real).\n\nThe d\u00e9cor is pretty dive-esque but the prices were not. But they had Stella on tap, surprisingly. You can also buy ear plugs at the bar which I think is awesome! Almost as cool as Club Red's ear plug candy machine. Bathrooms were clean and well-lit, so can't complain there.\n\n The crowd mad-dogged the shit out of us - even the elderly couples gave us a suspicious eye and seemed to be tracking our movements all over the bar -- this is a place for regulars, my friend. But I have to admit, the music and other acts were great (except the last band, but they were pretty drunk when they went on).\n\nSo, to make a long story short, there was a girl fight out front after the last band finished, between a waitress and a parton/stripper (guess which one was sober and guess which one was running her mouth and asking the doors guys to punch her?). That clears up...until one of the members of the last band  marched up to a bouncer saying something along the lines that he had hit the stripper girl and why doesn't he hit him, if he's so tough. So, drunk dude gets knocked down and bouncer barely bats an eyelash. Meanwhile stripper comes tearing out from somewhere to re-attack everyone. Some other dudes gets punched over a car and it was a general riot of about 20 people.\n\nAs I stood outside and watched, I thought it was all pretty funny til I realized someone's prob got a gun in their car (or on their person -- thanks Gov. Brewer!) and it's only a matter of time until shots are fired into the crowd (yeah, that's how shady this place was). So we took off pretty soon after that.\n\nSo yeah, Joe's Grotto - good live music, girl fights, riots. As another reviewer noted, it's certainly a good place to \"people watch.\"", "business_id": "ZqNYje_T-xDDog-Wp86ieA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TIDCANcQQbwkiEIdlbNImQ", "review_id": "C-i21nAVmqVI-mtwrPY0CA", "text": "I was introduced to Joe's grotto when my friend wanted to go see itis play...and this place is a diamond in the rough. Joe is super nice, and the atmosphere is very laid back. It reminded me of all those underground concerts I went to when I lived over by sunset. Well it ends up the DJ at my work plays in a band with joe called drunk otis. So now I go see them play and watch them get wasted...I was with bad company the first time. Not bad, but trouble for me. Way too much to drink...and a guy friend who kept pulling up my dress to show my ass to the world. Camera guy had a field day. I only wear jeans now...that was my one an only debut. None the less Joe's grotto YoU RoCk.", "business_id": "ZqNYje_T-xDDog-Wp86ieA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-B8fZ8mrYkP6jt4SqSNivw", "review_id": "hbn8Jdrk9Iu-YGnRXNUT4A", "text": "Although I haven't been here since I've had kids, I pretty much LIVED here in my early-mid twenties. My Husband and I actually met here... and we're still together! Good people, good music, good drinks. Good times!", "business_id": "ZqNYje_T-xDDog-Wp86ieA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QBQlErZajdIyXX84dvFUnQ", "review_id": "xNkDx31Wg5IGmzYcxGNYPg", "text": "This place is a great place to see live music. I have been into the local music seen for quit some time now and there isnt one local band that hasnt played here. Great drink prices. And while they are settin up the stage between bands there are always $1 shot specials.  I usually go on a friday or sat night but they have open mic nights as well, I think thats on Monday night. This place has dart boards and pool table as well. All the bartenders are very cool and nice. I really like this place for the cheap drinks, great music and the deversity of people. Also on the weekends there is aguy who sells hot dogs and other great snack foods from a cart. I see more of this popping up around town and I love it. Giant soft pretzels( my fave),hot dogs, polish dogs, chips, etc..", "business_id": "ZqNYje_T-xDDog-Wp86ieA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 10, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "MUHoBFzwRoXpCpgYSN8KRA", "review_id": "88pmvHgZEHrh4rY6PMwFhg", "text": "Joe, at the door, is great, the music is loud, the bathrooms are gross, the bartender is decent enough, the booze is reasonable (were $3 \"you call its\" a special for everyone for the hour before music started or just for our group? either way, fantastic. nothing off limits)... this place belongs on my Dives list.  As an added bonus, it's biking distance from my house, if I had a bike at my house.  I'll be back, Joe!", "business_id": "ZqNYje_T-xDDog-Wp86ieA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QdypppSRw2H5UtMu1IebLw", "review_id": "ED16kr_iwr5U24W272TkWw", "text": "If you LOVE metal, like I do, you'll love this place. It's great!!!!! Fancy? No. Pretty people? Ha, no. Great live music? YES. Cheap drinks? YES. Fun atmosphere? YES. I love love love this place. When I want to go hang out after a long week and listen to some great bands, I come here. Cover is usually cheap like $8-10 and on a Friday or Saturday night, that gets you 3-5 bands, so that's a steal. I love the set up, you can walk right up to the stage and rock out in front or you can sit and the tables on each side of the bar, directly in front of the stage. I always sit at a front table and have an amazing time. I leave partially deaf, but hey, that's half the fun, right? I've aquired some new bands to my collection that I otherwise never would have heard of. That to me is priceless. Check this place out for sure.", "business_id": "ZqNYje_T-xDDog-Wp86ieA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Zy-STwrE6LUiiUme1isNOg", "review_id": "XBnjL-jbLjmh07V86Zg8gQ", "text": "I came here for the first recent installment of North Valley Friday Night's and was pretty impressed! I spoke to the owner, Joe, and told him I was going to have a small group of around 6-10 people joining me and he said he would reserve space and he would give us $3 you call it's for 1 hour. Usually bars limit what you can purchase with that special, but not here! Even the most expensive whiskey was included and I know a few people who took advantage.\n\nThere were a couple of bands that were playing and it was great, but not so great if you want to converse with a group. After a while we all left to go somewhere a little quieter but everyone agreed it was fun!", "business_id": "ZqNYje_T-xDDog-Wp86ieA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MZ4iA_bVxivDfxBuKQ7wmA", "review_id": "cOQcywQR-pWQMLhtTGosFw", "text": "Love Joe's Grotto! Great live music and fun bar scene. Fun little patio area outside. Darts, pool, great drink specials and awesome music. Not too crowded but crowded enough. Joe is there most nights and great fun! Will be back next time in AZ!", "business_id": "ZqNYje_T-xDDog-Wp86ieA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gUpY8dTAb9vzImf3z-dFYA", "review_id": "iaAnND7exbZbcBQi_PhxEQ", "text": "I just moved here from Dallas at the end of last year and had been asking around trying to find a good place to check out a show, and everyone kept telling me tempe, mesa, or somewhere else in BFE compared to where i live (north phoenix). I used to go to all the smaller venues in dallas where everyone knows your name and the music is good any day of the week.  I hadn't been to a show in six months so it was time for a fix. I finally heard someone mention Joe's Grotto and it was only 5 miles away - so i had to check it out.  And I was pleasantly surprised.  Its about the perfect size; patio was kinda crowded, but it was still good.  I didnt have any liquor, but the beer prices were pretty good.  Music sounded great, the band (money shot) was pretty good too.  Definately the place to check out if you like live music and want more of the bar setting.. and free for girls on friday nights is always a plus in my book!", "business_id": "ZqNYje_T-xDDog-Wp86ieA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QhuESGhOQWnKqwlSrISm8A", "review_id": "qOPBFoduoYvWWjbKfgNOqA", "text": "Checked out Joe's for some live music.  I have been here quite a few times, but not recently.\n\nWhat a change!  Much more room around the stage since the games got moved to the new space.  Stage seems bigger, but maybe it's just me.\n\nWith the loss of Blooze, I am sure I'll be back here more often.\n\nBest place in the area for live music and reasonably priced drinks.", "business_id": "ZqNYje_T-xDDog-Wp86ieA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AVCBC2G5RjJM8tu_PebFPw", "review_id": "04iJEJOb54eahM7-9eiXHQ", "text": "Not a fan for a music venue, Good music but really who wants to sit at a tiny table to watch a rock band. No drinks on the stage floor area allowed the fun police run around to keep you from standing too close to the isle or too close to the stage area with a drink. Not a huge fan of the area either.", "business_id": "ZqNYje_T-xDDog-Wp86ieA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ylWOj2y7TV2e3yYeWhu2QA", "review_id": "hSBh1HLxJUFxfWsdzMWQbA", "text": "Went to Joe's last night.  Not my first time at all, but my first time seeing the expansion and it looks AMAZING!!!!  I love it!  The place looks amazing, the employees are always so nice and are so helpful and friendly, and the bands (especially Money Shot) are awesome.  \n\nI HIGHLY recommend going to Joes.  It is a great place to make your usual hang out!", "business_id": "ZqNYje_T-xDDog-Wp86ieA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "mqyH3CqjMufsm5FccDrjLA", "review_id": "Tm4WWabmCkHVWu8-zGz9RQ", "text": "My first time at Joe's was for the Festival of Flesh and it did not disappoint! Tucked back in an unassuming strip mall, Joe's Grotto is really a great find. Inside is dark, intimate and cave-like... making 'Grotto' an appropriate name choice. \n\nThe stage area had plenty of room around it for standing or sitting at tables.  The bar was large enough so you didn't have to wedge yourself between leather cladded bodies just to grab a whiskey sour.  The bartenders were great and remembered what I had been ordering so all I had to do was hold up one or two fingers depending on how many I wanted. Even gave me extra cherries :) huge bonus points. There is also a large outdoor area with a whole other bar attached.  \n\nThe event I went to see was absolutely out of this world fantastic but that is a whole other story.  Joe's Grotto as a venue or a bar was great and I will definitely be checking out their calendar of events! You should too!", "business_id": "ZqNYje_T-xDDog-Wp86ieA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IRoWn-q3RTOoFVRWsUxGig", "review_id": "20_dAnevu621D7qGikEyDA", "text": "I don't know how to explain it exactly, but I had an awesome first experience here. One of the bartenders, Jimmy, was really cool. Made me and my guest feel very welcome. And all the patrons, even the ones that looked like douche bags, were really cool. I swear I wasn't THAT drunk. Promise! Lol. Just loved the feel and vibe of the place. Now if only I lived a little closer...", "business_id": "ZqNYje_T-xDDog-Wp86ieA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wNqwKWaRjClmcKsoJJRFow", "review_id": "dA3TE3NQTZg0Ft0bAjIdIw", "text": "I'm glad I finally made it to Joe's Grotto. I've been wanting to come here for a long time. Good place to catch a live band, probably my next favorite place after The Rhythmn Room. The servers are friendly-the girl who took care of me at the small bar near the door to the patio was a sweetheart.  They have a big screen TV outside so you can still watch the band play while have a smoke outside and/or an outdoor drink on the patio. Drink prices are reasonable. The stage area is set up nicely with tables and chairs nicely set up up to watch bands play. I will be coming here again soon for some more live tunes.", "business_id": "ZqNYje_T-xDDog-Wp86ieA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YpoJfcupG358FRkif09m2g", "review_id": "Uv-DEQqqhADJ2nUQgnMljQ", "text": "The best live music venue in the area.  I LOVE live music while having some beers, and I really love live metal.  The stage is large enough for most 4 to 6 piece bands, and there is plenty of room for a crowd up front.  They don't allow moshing, but you can bounce all night long.  The sound is excellent for the size of the venue and you can see the band from pretty much anywhere inside.  There's also a patio to get away from the noise if needed, and you might even find a taco stand to satisfy your midnight munchies.  Excellent drink selection, and awesome crowds.  I'll be back here to get my live metal fix over and over.", "business_id": "ZqNYje_T-xDDog-Wp86ieA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xCY9C6KN9xTDzKrow9iivQ", "review_id": "JaG2Sp__yOmIH1G44_tzFw", "text": "I've been to the Grotto a few times since they have good bands and a couple of them are friends of mine. But last was strange. The band was great (I'm probably biased on that since the singer is a friend of mine) but what was the deal with the $4 dollar bottles and drafts? Also, the bartenders working last night kinda sucked - not friendly at all and slow with the service. I'll be back again for more music but if I have the same experience with getting drinks, I'm done.", "business_id": "ZqNYje_T-xDDog-Wp86ieA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tF32enqkZPFExkMEOKXWxQ", "review_id": "Gyaj7NhbgCLS5sGPJK5Xbw", "text": "Joe's Grotto is my home away from home. I first came to this place when my boyfriend's band, Frequis, played here about a year ago, and I've been in love ever since. Mr. Grotto himself is a gentleman and a scholar. He is so damn friendly, always greeting us whenever we stop in. The place is a great venue for watching local acts. The sound system here is pretty good, and even though the club is small, it still feels roomy and home-like. Joe's also houses two pool tables, a few dart boards, and (my personal favorite) two pinball machines. The club is also equipped with an outdoor patio, which is surprisingly spacious for such a tiny area.\nGranted, I may be a bit biased, but for good reason, I promise. You can't do any wrong at Joe's. The drinks keep on flowing, the specials are cheap, and the music never ends. You'd be an idiot not to check this place out.\n\np.s. Don't forget to try the Trix Shot. You're welcome.", "business_id": "ZqNYje_T-xDDog-Wp86ieA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r3PU_UcL2K7lcSETQ6f_Iw", "review_id": "EAC2KaDpVF0mnLUe5hfphQ", "text": "Visiting home after a long time away. Great to see this place in the neighborhood. Great bartender and owner. I'll be back next time I visit.", "business_id": "ZqNYje_T-xDDog-Wp86ieA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f5DSsK2w-b0xQVyz8lZACw", "review_id": "6mwl-0iFoUWOOdaHZgNiBw", "text": "Great small venue. Cheap beer, live music, pretty girl's and a nice patio.  Get there early for big shows so you can be on the side of the bar where the stage is. The acoustics are much better. If you are there for the music...", "business_id": "ZqNYje_T-xDDog-Wp86ieA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mRboXE-_SoP_Ufa7FyhSJw", "review_id": "R39ipBXtlaOLhUsvXeSUoQ", "text": "Went there Friday for Project Independence Battle of the Bands. Cool set up. I loved the patio. Security was a bit overwhelming and short tempered. The best part was the drinks... far from watered down.", "business_id": "ZqNYje_T-xDDog-Wp86ieA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "muU7S-YE8D3FM5KgxOtFCw", "review_id": "-Vkjk_1wnMPjhO0ehH-1cA", "text": "This is a great bar. Bar service was friendly and helpful, even though I am that annoying customer that has no idea what I want. The bartender tried to figure something out for me and was more than willing to customize. Through out the night the waitresses checked up on us (my friend and I) and made sure we didn't need anything. \nThere was a few times with the female vocalists that I couldn't hear them over the music but, the issue was promptly fixed. (This was from the Otep show in November) \nI have been to Joe's before, but it has been years. They've expanded and now have a patio.\nThe feeling of the show is small and intimate, which is the experience I prefer versus bigger venues that have everything super blocked off. Great place to hit up excellent rock shows. I highly recommend here. Its not the prettiest bar, its not going to be like a nightclub...ever...thank god. It is definitely a good bar, with a good selection and mosh pit allowance. They also have consideration for underagers (not me but still to include everything) and section off a space for them.  OH! and I almost forgot, they had a big serve yourself water container on the bar, which I thought was brilliant. It kept the bartenders free from pouring water all night and people didn't have to wait for an essential drink of water.", "business_id": "ZqNYje_T-xDDog-Wp86ieA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uSOXWvDNOOsbhLgO1Ry8dQ", "review_id": "e58gt9CnmNHKhn8px5bulg", "text": "LOVE This place! Live music is the best music! Rock out here with local to National bands! LOVE!!!!!!!", "business_id": "ZqNYje_T-xDDog-Wp86ieA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GXLNKFAnFDgIaE4NjuRKnQ", "review_id": "TmCDtovECJMMntU-t7rOmQ", "text": "I like Joes Grotto. As a patron it's a great little place just too far to drive from Tempe on a regular basis.\nAs a musician who has played here, fantastic. Sound I great lights are great the stage is amazing. The only problem I have with Joes is it is almost impossible to get a show here unless your blowing someone or are in a band KUPD promotes. Or if you want to play the \"thirsty Thursdays\" put on by Squiz that nobody seems to attend. \nI would give five stars but they are too far for people in the east valley and booking sucks, otherwise I really dig this place and Joe is a good dude", "business_id": "ZqNYje_T-xDDog-Wp86ieA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vVJcNOLtpuTH1DSq_KJxLw", "review_id": "FF5l6Gp3qwP0xq5oKvJ_eA", "text": "I have rented fro A-Z a few times in the last couple years. Mainly for yard maintenance equipment but they also have party supply items as well. They have always have what I need. Their staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Their prices are fair.", "business_id": "Ss4boKLDAbATnSxu3HMxkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TJRBA15ziLkf5chQrCrzHA", "review_id": "9agvDVvbfvtRh6vwOaU7mw", "text": "I like going here to rent my tools.  Besides being close they seem to have pretty much anything I need.  The staff is friendly and doesn't hesitate to answer any questions I have.", "business_id": "Ss4boKLDAbATnSxu3HMxkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YqEUqYt8FEivR8-R8qljRA", "review_id": "kECCiEpbRCcai7WgcHp8xg", "text": "These guys rock! Super fast, very inexpensive and they rent all kinds of cool toys! A+ all the way!", "business_id": "Ss4boKLDAbATnSxu3HMxkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kpbhy1zPewGDmdNfNqQp-g", "review_id": "6CU42TxD9nTtl3QRSaPrkw", "text": "Great experience!  We rented plates and martini glasses for a party and it couldn't been easier.  They were friendly and helpful on the phone.  Pick-up and drop-off were a breeze and...  apparently, between the time we placed our order and the time we picked the items, the \"market price\" had dropped and they gave us a much lower price.  I would definitely recommend!", "business_id": "Ss4boKLDAbATnSxu3HMxkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A1D84JXibvLN2QQ5SK35qw", "review_id": "efHmn92spjnPdt-FIbB6xA", "text": "Great customer service, will do business again!", "business_id": "Ss4boKLDAbATnSxu3HMxkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "73bJDu3lKGH3IRhXPTLseA", "review_id": "psBmkeIBawBAHmRy65TfbQ", "text": "I worked mostly with Becky in the party rentals dept for my wedding and she was great!  I rented table linens, chair covers & sashes, and pipe and drape.  She was very easy to keep in touch with and helped answer many of my questions.  I had originally planned on renting 4 outdoor heater for our ceremony which was in January, but called the day before to cancel them once I realized that the weather would be perfect and we wouldn't need them.  This saved me $200!  Becky had gone home sick that day so I spoke with Sheila and she was also very friendly and helpful.  The delivery guys brought everything to the venue 1st thing in the morning and since no one was really around to tell them where to set up the pipe and drape one of them gave me a call to inquire.  I don't recall his name but he was kind on the phone and understood my instructions.  In the end we were missing a table linen (not sure how) but Becky told me not to worry!  The pipe and drape provided wasn't as high as I was originally told but it turned out fine.  I would definitely recommend them to anyone!", "business_id": "Ss4boKLDAbATnSxu3HMxkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fPI1uXlnfczZM_q7vc6gcA", "review_id": "xkPML_H4nKdurPYLa81_fA", "text": "VERY knowledgeable staff, and Dr. Dameron was very gentle with my shot. I would highly recommend! Great bedside manner!", "business_id": "SC7y-w80q2-85iDDCFuQqA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A85CoBQ6qSX8d1vVlvPgpw", "review_id": "nEs8_6dmVD0xoKMqZn3iyA", "text": "I've been coming to this practice since we moved to the Valley in 1990 and the doctor before Dr. Dameron took great care of my teeth and Dr. Dameron takes just as great care.  I have a small mouth and he's very considerate, especially when performing procedures.  His staff of hygienists and assistants are very nice and pleasant to deal with.  I would recommend this office to anyone in the Phoenix area looking for a dentist.", "business_id": "SC7y-w80q2-85iDDCFuQqA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xXxoYIsbfXFK8BKndCcnZg", "review_id": "B8udpny5ZbPd6KJHCs2X4A", "text": "This practice is great at everything: till they get your money, then GOOD LUCK! Refused to reline my denture unless I paid almost $800.00 and it was WITHIN THE SIX MONTH time period as stated in treatment plan. Letter and phone call got me nowhere. Proceed with caution and hold back a little $ if you can or you may NOT get what you need or paid for!!!!......still walking around with NO top teeth two years later!!! Thanks  for nothing!", "business_id": "SC7y-w80q2-85iDDCFuQqA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yHrJXxzGLH2rUKxrxCGw2g", "review_id": "rw3XmNoi8oRs320oH2yj8g", "text": "Dr. Dameron and his team are top notch, had a filling fall out and I was worried I would need a full crown and/or root canal. Dr. Dameron quickly diagnosed the situation and they were able to squeeze me in and I got the new filling put in completely pain free  in about an hour. Fixed up good as new! I would highly recommend Dr. Dameron for any of your dental needs", "business_id": "SC7y-w80q2-85iDDCFuQqA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5mvaOdV7nyKCP2Xct7yDTw", "review_id": "_CL89Np0-PbZyObvY86I2A", "text": "Team Dameron is great! Great staff and they keep things simple, which I enjoy.", "business_id": "SC7y-w80q2-85iDDCFuQqA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZUnkQAvUzY_HfwKBCr3ZUA", "review_id": "QewzFftxg7YY-Lulk6nkAQ", "text": "I have been using DR. Dameron for over 10 years and although my main residence is in Los Angeles, I always arrange my dental appointments around my travel schedule Professional and pleasant, it always - well nearly...- a pleasure to be taken care of by Dr. Dameron and Team They recently added the Oral ID Cancer screening, easy and fast Thank you!", "business_id": "SC7y-w80q2-85iDDCFuQqA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EQcq4HOhvBiHGC0B0cUQuw", "review_id": "0hhb4PnPHd-248potyK0ZQ", "text": "They had exactly the part that I needed in stock for a lower price than the online sellers.  The staff was friendly and knowledgeable.  I would definitely recommend.", "business_id": "tWZggyzTz--_agCKoW280Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x4eIi_YiwKj1pzcspeLt-Q", "review_id": "CNtM0ygTpMuDf_purfrF2A", "text": "These folks sent out someone to work on my yard. I had 2 issues.  One was fixed well and I am very satisfied with the work and the price, but the other issue required troubleshooting to figure out why the water pressure was so off.  The next day my regular gardner came by on his own time and found a head that was cracked and leaking and he dug up the area to show me where the puddling was occuring and asked me to call soemone to come and fix the irrigation - again!\n\nNow do I call the fellow at Sprinkler World who couldn't find the problem with the broken head?  Do I call another Sprinkler pearson?\n\nWhat to do...", "business_id": "tWZggyzTz--_agCKoW280Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3lZK0lR2faXM4rD6f6Dd4A", "review_id": "4jxnIUUotaAZ1BquYq-ZYQ", "text": "I was referred here by a nursery, looking for an out of date irrigation part.  It was such a joy to encounter intelligent, helpful people who genuinely cared about service.  They fixed me up with the parts I needed and were a pleasure to work with.", "business_id": "tWZggyzTz--_agCKoW280Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5GheBNv-wvYLe_Zv4C2EAw", "review_id": "LPrSX14JXsP4G1cnSVo6uw", "text": "Very helpful and knowledgable staff. The prices are actually lower than you can find on the web. I wanted to buy a new controller for the irrigation being fed up with my old one. The staff actually listened to my problem and offered to check out the old one to see if it could be fixed. They checked it out an offered a cheaper solution which did not require replacing the whole thing. You can't get this service at home depot.", "business_id": "tWZggyzTz--_agCKoW280Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "n9Zg0jlOGtxfIrvoPm6Hhw", "review_id": "TlWdzJy-2pBvzTVVMqf4xg", "text": "Sometimes it seems that during my 'home improvement' projects, I break more than I fix.  Nothing says 'fun' quite like that drip irrigation system that leaks.  And leaks...  Fortunately, there are places like Sprinkler World to help me undo the damage I cause.  \n\nTypically I bring in a sample of what needs to be replaced (irrigation tubing, parts for outdoor lighting, etc.) and the knowledgeable staff easily matches the size/type with what I need.  They will also test parts to see if they can be repaired.  When I brought in my broken irrigation timer, I learned I could just purchase one component, rather than replacing the whole unit.  Nice!\n\nHelpful advice = happy me.  I will be back as soon as I break something else.", "business_id": "tWZggyzTz--_agCKoW280Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "8LOfSX768pyIupTVHQOuTQ", "review_id": "jRDitVpmX9ROgIl1P7LG0Q", "text": "If you have a yard with a drip irrigation system you should get to know this place.\n\nWhat's the difference between them and Home Depot who sells the same stuff? Good question, I'm glad I asked.  Sprinkler World actually has people who know what they're talking about.  Sure, if you just want to buy some 1/4\" tubing, go to Home Depot but if you actually have questions or if your timer suddenly goes nuts on you or you have no idea why one of the valves is leaking then these guys will explain it all to you. \n\nThey actually spent about 20 minutes with me once so I'd understand how to fix something and sold me the required parts for just under $2.  Great customer service.\n\nThe other beauty is I compared their prices to Home Depot - same price. A no-brainer for sprinkler/drip parts and advice.", "business_id": "tWZggyzTz--_agCKoW280Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PS0lCxjGNeUrKxYSdpW-Aw", "review_id": "HDszvbEng5AZZs-eXSx5sg", "text": "So far I have had only good experiences with this practice and the doctors. The office is brand new and very clean, modern, and big. The staff including the doctors has always been very accomadating and friendly. One thing I really like about this office is the built in lab, anyone who knows what it is like to to have to drive to a lab for your doctor knows what I mean. Although I hate going to the doctor I have been very happy with this office, and I would reccomend it to anyone.", "business_id": "3L7p-DStdY7oqTy21-lekg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Hi7VohxSS5OBt98w4j8t4A", "review_id": "2MF1URYW1oTYpYwZR3BZWw", "text": "I would give Saguaro Family Practice 5 stars if it were based purely on my primary physician. \n\nDr. Gujrathi has been my doctor for about 8 years and she is absolutely amazing. She is patient, open minded, talented, intuitive, and caring. I used to hate doctors until I started seeing her. She has seen me through the ups and downs of the last 8 years of my medical history. I actually look forward to visits with her (even when I'm feeling like total crap!) just because she is SUCH a pleasure to be around.\n\nI am only knocking off one star because of other staff members. I have had to see other doctors at the practice when she was booked and I did not like their bedside manner and one time I was even misdiagnosed. \n\nMost of the time the office staff is great, but I have had a few experiences where they were rude or impatient. In particular, I went to an after hours appointment recently and thought the only young woman working behind the front counter crossed the line from rude to a little nasty.\n\nMinor annoyances aside, SFP, in particular Dr. G, is fantastic!", "business_id": "3L7p-DStdY7oqTy21-lekg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rQjl3gqkgX3rcV9V83ykaA", "review_id": "_XO14k_epLB1U9DDRj_sXw", "text": "NOTE: The \"Poor\" review/rating is only for John C. Lincoln Health Network - Saguaro Family Practice facility and staff and NOT for Dr. Mora whom our entire family loves. \n\nDr. Mora is our family doctor. Dr. Mora is incredibly knowledgeable, and getting an appointment to see him is very easy. When you meet Dr. Mora, he always greets you with a hand-shake and takes the time to sit down and actually talk to you about your healthcare needs. It is important to note that Dr. Mora has moved his practice location recently. \n\nDr. Mora used to be with John C. Lincoln Health Network - Saguaro Family Practice group located at 18404 North Tatum Boulevard , Phoenix, AZ 85032, (602) 992-1900. This John C. Lincoln group was atrocious! With the exception of Dr. Mora and his Medical Assistant Erica, the rest of the staff there were terribly rude. Not to mention the office was always filthy which did not make me feel very comfortable going there. (Also you should know that if you call the John C. Lincoln office where Dr. Mora used to work, they will NOT tell you that Dr. Mora has moved. Instead they will try and make you see one of their other doctors there, and I would not recommend any other doctor there to see.) So, I couldn't be happier that Dr. Mora has moved! \n\nDr. Mora now works for Scottsdale Healthcare Primary Care Paradise Valley, 5010 E. Shea Blvd., Suite D100, Scottsdale, AZ 85254, (480) 882-7420. This new location is the kind of doctor office you feel comfortable going to. It is very clean and the staff are very courteous and extremely helpful. If you are new to the valley or looking to change doctors, please consider going to see Dr. Mora at his new practice location. You will not find a better doctor in the valley than Dr. Mora!", "business_id": "3L7p-DStdY7oqTy21-lekg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z4B3L730S41dC_B_Q7MYlg", "review_id": "DA2RgMD0BtS8nOYOsTKY5g", "text": "I have been a patient here for my over 6 years, however the many of the old doctors have retired, and their spots have been filled with qualified but uncaring doctors.\n\nI made an appointment with the hospital several weeks prior to look at my arm which I believed to be fractured or splintered at the bone.  Two days before my appointment a itchy bacterial rash spread across my back.  On appointment day I was told that I would have to choose between getting a prescription for the infection spreading across my back or them looking at my arm.  Of course the rash took precedence at the time, so 5 minutes and one small little piece of paper after my appointment started I was shuffled out the door--arm still in extreme pain, unacknowledged and ignored by the doctor.\n\nWord of advice: If scheduling an appointment here, do NOT schedule with Dr. Luis M Irizarry.  He doesn't care about anything but herding cattle in and out the door so he can make as much money as possible in a given day.", "business_id": "3L7p-DStdY7oqTy21-lekg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NwOt5f9nkccjg48NLP7DmA", "review_id": "wAsAH13YdsBmOTuIL44_Cg", "text": "Dr Rebbelke is the worst doctor ever. Very rude and suggests hippy alternatives. No one goes to doctors for hippy alternatives. Front staff also pushed multiple people in front of me extending my wait to an hour past my appointment time. Why bother having appointments if your walk ins get priority.", "business_id": "3L7p-DStdY7oqTy21-lekg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PfuPTOzx5u0vucw4fLllKw", "review_id": "CqSEyv1bd-c_FSmJBx2Pyg", "text": "I have a new born and see Dr Berkowitz. The staff has been great with placing me in an exam room right away so I do not have to wait in the lobby. So far I am very happy here", "business_id": "3L7p-DStdY7oqTy21-lekg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mx4-7b79HxyXfHVZzR28bw", "review_id": "1kNsSPa-seq9TftGS4YPYg", "text": "Just moved to Phoenix, needed a physical for my insurance company for the new year - only required blood pressure, height, weight and cholesterol.  Dr. Walter Kmiecik not only required me to schedule a follow up visit in order to get the form completed (two office visits for one form) but he ordered every single blood test imaginable which cost me $400 in lab work not required by my insurance company.  Then, to top it off, in the follow up appointment he proceeded to act genuinely disappointed when he found that my health was excellent and he couldnt bilk me for more \"medical care\" I didn't need.   This is a crooked, dishonest practice and I would not recommend anyone patronizing them, particularly Dr. Walter Kmiecik.", "business_id": "3L7p-DStdY7oqTy21-lekg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "v2GPQx9IkhthKrXdkF4zYw", "review_id": "dPRFaysuXrgLfNNmamLxyQ", "text": "This isn't a bad place to go and get a beer and some grub.\nAlthough I'm not really sure why it's categorized under pizza\n(Since pizza isn't even on the menu)\nThe menu consists mainly of burgers wings and sandwiches \nThe prices are reasonable \nStaff seems friendly \nThe decor looks like every guys idea of a bar in his garage \nI'll definitely be back again", "business_id": "W_ZcIQiI6waQu1UZxXnKbg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0N0ngSQ8Njxfuvdxm1RpFA", "review_id": "IggM6W29gMKTj5sDz9fCDw", "text": "RJ's surprised me when we walked in! I was expecting it to be far more of a dive! It's actually quite nice with tables, a bar, and a back area with games and sometimes live music. It's pretty loud at times, and nothing really fancy about the big open room. They only had wine one of four times we were here, but I guess that's to be expected. I figure they could at least keep some of those tiny screw cap bottles for when people request. I settle for beer, which is averagely priced. The service is friendly enough and pretty fast considering the bartender always seems to be the server for the entire place. The food here is surprisingly really good! I get grilled cheese, which honestly is one of the best in the Valley. All of the food looks good. It's cheap in price and comes in a basket. \nRJ's is a fine little stop in. I upped the rating due to the food. No patio here... Just a back door with 2 broken plastic chairs and a dumpster.", "business_id": "W_ZcIQiI6waQu1UZxXnKbg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-BQhKu4wgtZQyT3sxkqJTQ", "review_id": "_ipjjXNUvs8fp6qR9WZVcg", "text": "99c breakfast - sat/sun 9:00am-11:00am, with purchase of drink. Tasty,quick n good. In and out for less than 3$.", "business_id": "W_ZcIQiI6waQu1UZxXnKbg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0N0ngSQ8Njxfuvdxm1RpFA", "review_id": "XdfSO4yIZZm61LEONRTaSQ", "text": "RJ's has closed and is now Over Under Sports Grill. New ownership, spiffed up interior, new menu.", "business_id": "W_ZcIQiI6waQu1UZxXnKbg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zuPOPOYR_P_gDjq0SbyI7w", "review_id": "IOE3SgdpPrZdVsJNk_KpEg", "text": "I have been going here for a long time now.  The place is clean and well maintained.  Very friendly staff. Always have what I need. The products I buy are always fresh and not stale like the stuff I have gotten at big chains retailers. I own many birds and I get things in bulk here. The dates on the packaging are always current. Good job guys!", "business_id": "7YGV3PkjYJdFHn21-CX5Tw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yq6zerUmXftoUnro8pJbTg", "review_id": "rSaGkmnYdXchFYIy02VvkQ", "text": "great and friendly service", "business_id": "7YGV3PkjYJdFHn21-CX5Tw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EP3cGJvYiuOwumerwADplg", "review_id": "Fw1r_ahNfSSge8qfQT3mBw", "text": "Great place for chicken feed and all sorts of supplies for your ranch pets.  I came here because they are the only ones that have a treadle feeder for chickens (see my picture).  This thing prevents the squatter birds that constantly feed off our chicken feed that quickly adds up.  The chickens have to step on the front to open the feed area and they are the only birds that can get in their cage and weigh enough to open the feeder.  I have been looking for one of these for over  a year.  You can make one with the instructions on line but I cant make anything so these guys really helped me out.", "business_id": "7YGV3PkjYJdFHn21-CX5Tw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eWS4TIX7MeVLzChHU3rD5g", "review_id": "QKv-wPg59zRDSw79kDp85A", "text": "I Love going to this place for my pet stuff!  Everyone here is so friendly, and I really like the idea of supporting a local family run business.  My dog has a sensitive stomach and apparently can only handle very fancy dog food now...bummer!  But these guys carry high quality stuff at similar or better prices than the big stores.  I especially appreciate that they make sure the limited ingredient foods aren't sitting around on the shelves for months before you buy them.  I'm happy, my dog is happy, and it gets better.  I've recently decided to expand my pet situation to include chickens and the Western Ranchman comes through again, baby chicks ordered and due in next month.  Thanks guys, see you again soon!", "business_id": "7YGV3PkjYJdFHn21-CX5Tw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yq6zerUmXftoUnro8pJbTg", "review_id": "4bf-Z3taZlk8KxWirEZIaA", "text": "This is the best feed store around. They have good quality, fair prices and the service is amazing.", "business_id": "7YGV3PkjYJdFHn21-CX5Tw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wLDWtFpyh0hr3wfpj_lxWg", "review_id": "eH0hFQ138KXRV9-L3AASbg", "text": "One if my favorite tack stores for all of my horse supplies. Love the local family owned atmosphere. I have been going here for over 16 years and always have the same great experience. They now have a yearly customer appreciation day which is not to be missed. They hand out generous samples, have live band, raffles and really good BBQ. If you don't have horses or livestock they also carry great dog food, ones that are better quality ingredients than you would get from petsmart.", "business_id": "7YGV3PkjYJdFHn21-CX5Tw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QFI0k_USrxdCEnI12RyTFw", "review_id": "PTZE2IrVxUCKZPvHdVJLmw", "text": "One of my favorite tack and feed stores. The staff here is so friendly and helpful! They always go above and beyond :)) thanks WR", "business_id": "7YGV3PkjYJdFHn21-CX5Tw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mAEq9ZPn9X5g1uKhveO0zA", "review_id": "bX0_lnmNBCA0t_micZ36Uw", "text": "Leaking spa and controller out of control. These problems were diagnosed properly and I scheduled the repair which was completed properly and I now have a spa working like it should. The store also has everything you need with people to help you if you don't know what you need. I have replaced the cover, pillows and regular chemicals for my spa with Spaworks knowledge and expert service I have always been treated with the best service.", "business_id": "JDwVex4yni5pLVhFeCYH3w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RYrDLpVArGRTgZ_xDtccHA", "review_id": "P2C_r2XfGftgTQmlZ-g4yg", "text": "Excellent prices, knowledgeable staff!  I love my new hot tub cover!", "business_id": "JDwVex4yni5pLVhFeCYH3w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kDd9xHsUOg_HYOvxkQcnXA", "review_id": "slSJ256vQhl4y3hgK44PwA", "text": "This is more of a general review for all Massage Envies. I've been a customer in three different states for a couple years now, and if you've been to one, you've been to them all, really. Massage Envy is a study in why franchises work (when they do work (and massage envy works)).\nMcDonald's became popular because it took the chaos of the burger joint and made it totally orderly and predictable and reliable and clean (ish). Every McDonald's is exactly the same. Massage Envy is a franchise after the McDonald's model, but there is one big difference: you don't need a license to be a fry cook. Thank god, you do to be a masseuse.\nEvery Massage Envy I've ever been to has had more or less the same design, same color palette, same good, courteous service and same expectations. The only appreciable difference between them is the people who work there, and therein lies the possibility of trouble. Not all LMTs are created equal. Some of these people may just be waiting to build their bona fides to go work at a huge fancy spa. And some of them never will.\nThis means that the quality of your massage at Massage Envy is directly connected to who you work with.  And it can take some time to figure out whose style is best for you, naturally.\nIn my opinion though, setting aside evaluating individual therapists, the Massage Envy experience overall is a good one.  They make you feel reasonably special and their membership is a good deal, especially if you live in a place where massages can be ridiculously expensive (Arizona, DC).  They often have cheap spa add-ons that you can purchase, like using special oils or face masks and so on.  \nWhat Massage Envy has done is the same thing McDonald's did - taken something a little dicey and maybe even scary for some folks and made it into a consistent, uniform experience.  While massage enthusiasts will no doubt decry Massage Envy like hamburger enthusiasts do for Mickey D's (and I don't blame them) Massage Envy is a great place for someone who has never had a massage before and wants to try it, or isn't interested in dishing out the dough for a luxury experience at a huge spa.  It's the working man's massage parlor.  Sort of.", "business_id": "JYRp5gBs04z683JoO8ANOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "1gY1N3pkxTzh7kK4BxANyw", "review_id": "R-XYYwBohKpK2LagaZJzog", "text": "Massage Envy \n\nI'd give you the name of my favorite massage therapist, but then I'd have to kill you. \n\nBack when I had a big paying job, I used to go to the Camelback Spa as often as I could. It's luxurious with awesome amenities in a gorgeous setting. Well, Massage Envy is NOT that. However, for those of us who are more money conscious, Massage Envy offers a wonderful experience. \n\nMassage Envy is located in a strip shopping mall. When you walk in, it's a pleasant environment and friendly check-in staff. After you sign in, you wait in comfy chairs until your masseuse calls you back. Each therapist has a copy of your chart showing your preferences and past experiences. They'll also ask you if you have any problem areas that need special attention. Then they'll step out of the room while you get ready for your treatment. \n\nMost of the masseuses will ask you about the pressure and your comfort. The massage table also has a built in heater, should you become cold. The lighting is soft and the music soothing. \n\nAll in all, this is a pretty awesome experience for $49 a month for your first massage and then $39 for any other massages you receive during that same month. They also have a family discount plan. If you need to use a different location, even out of state, your membership allows you to use the services of more than 600 Massage Envy locations nationwide.", "business_id": "JYRp5gBs04z683JoO8ANOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rLtl8ZkDX5vH5nAx9C3q5Q", "review_id": "0hVhrXcwA_oGX1QZpU3Qbw", "text": "The staff is friendly and the massage was decent, but this place is worse than a car dealership.  Before and after your massage your are bombarded with sales pitches.  Memberships, lotions, upgrades, etc.\n\nAlso, lets say you buy their stupid membership and don't use your monthly massage.  So, suppose you want to give that massage to somebody else.  That will cost you a transfer fee.\n\nWhoever came up with the Massage Envy idea is brilliant and probably a billionaire right now.  However, it won't be long until a better place comes along that offers quality massages at a cheaper price without the high-pressure sales environment.", "business_id": "JYRp5gBs04z683JoO8ANOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "drS3ZN6-zA3sr5WM2fG5tQ", "review_id": "lXkwVi9YiZVZgV-4JWMTIQ", "text": "I give the 2 stars because my therapist is the one that deserves the stars. I was very disappointed in the way my appointment was handled. I requested the apt online first and in that request I mentioned I had just ran a half marathon. They called to make the apt, but had to leave me a message. I called them back explained I had ran a marathon again and scheduled the apt. Turns out, when I checked in, they told me why didn't I schedule a hour and half apointment instead of just the hour. I didn't know why they asked this, but it turns out, the extra half is comped for those that ran the pf chang marathon.  They missed telling me this information 2 x's prior. They asked if I wanted to re-schedule my appointment so I could take advantage of that promo......NO I am sore today!!!!", "business_id": "JYRp5gBs04z683JoO8ANOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zs6wQGh1r726ZzaNKRa-bw", "review_id": "RFDS3Skyb6aY-arl5-cmLQ", "text": "I had a coupon for a free aromatherapy treatment which I added onto my 90 minute massage. What I didn't realize is that the aromatherapy treatment (which, without a coupon, would have cost me $10) consisted of nothing more that the masseuse waving her hands around to spread the scent....she sat doing this for a good 10 minutes.  The massage still ended in the 90 minute timeframe, so I think the upgrade essentially cost me 10 minutes of massage so that I could lay there and smell lavender--not a trade I would knowingly make.  I'm pretty sure my masseuse had a cold too since she was sniffling throughout the massage.  My last criticism is that the walls seemed to be unusually thin, so I could hear conversations & laughter coming from other rooms, making it hard to really relax.  The actual massage was good, nothing special though.\nI was aware that Massage Envy locations push the membership pretty hard so I expected that, but it was definitely a bit annoying since I had just spent 90 minutes trying to relax & clear my head.", "business_id": "JYRp5gBs04z683JoO8ANOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SK5s2evxRsvRI1_i4GlzRQ", "review_id": "STTQd68tbYFKMnXD25aJ4g", "text": "Love massages and facials!\n\nI would highly recommend Enrique for a massage.  Great technique.  Great membership prices and great walk-in schedule for those last minute needs.", "business_id": "JYRp5gBs04z683JoO8ANOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "2v3j2y5PLMs0rlAd-pxoEw", "review_id": "ipxkcnR6EL1QquJdHnx_oQ", "text": "I have tried this place out 3 times. The last time I went it was only because my sister gave me a free massage there, otherwise I would have passed. This is the thing, I love deep tissue and when I say deep, I mean deep! I have a lot of pain in my back and shoulders and if the massage therapist is not really digging into my muscles, it pretty much erk's me! \nAll three times I went here, I had to keep telling the therapist \"deeper, Deeper\" They never could get deep enough. I don't know if it's because they are massageing way too many people and their muscles are sore, or is it that they just don't care?\n\nI do however like their prices and the fact that they are on time when they go to take you back.\nBut I think it's more important that you get the massage that best fits you and your problems.\nAs for the Deeper, Deeper comments, get your mind out of the gutter!!! LOL\n\nHappy Friday to you all...\nFay", "business_id": "JYRp5gBs04z683JoO8ANOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2A1_Thu5gkicZkfltQCXWQ", "review_id": "k4OPlygV52miwPK75U9YDQ", "text": "I'm so glad that I went to Massage Envy. Emily was my therapist and she was awesome very knowledgeable, helpful, and skilled. I don't remember the young lady's name with the cool red hair but she was awesome too! I will be back. I went to bed at 11:00pm I woke up at 6:30am feeling brand new and refreshed. I will surely be back.", "business_id": "JYRp5gBs04z683JoO8ANOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ru8p3RTlk8f9LB_3zLXURQ", "review_id": "yxCC_CYtXSMidhZE2zCBpQ", "text": "OMG~ generally I like Massage Envys.  It's a hit or miss whether you get a good or bad therapist and you have to learn to ask for specific ones~ the good thing is you can almost get an appointment last minute.\nBUT at this particular location, the staff seems to have forgotten they are a massage place and not a used car lot!!!!\nI came out of the massage not entirely happy since the guy that massaged me was a bit I don't want to use the word weird, okay, weird, okay, to be kind~ not to my liking.\nBut I decided I would still be pleasant and pay for the massage . . . at the counter, the girl checking me out just would not let me go without arm twisting me to sign up for membership!!!!\nShe told me they were offering a membership special that was for THAT day and if I walk out the door, the special was expired.  Even after I said no I was not interested multiple times, she continued to strong sale me and would not return my credit card to me!!!!\nI left feeling upset and very tense, which totally negated the massage that I just received AND I also did not get my credit card back!  I had to go back to get my card.\nWhat a hassle.  \nI felt like I should have been PAID to have been there instead of PAYING for the service it was THAT tortuous!!!!", "business_id": "JYRp5gBs04z683JoO8ANOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K2PcRXfnUi6F5Kd_xF8xiA", "review_id": "1WmZ8VlFw56nfk4IrYnffQ", "text": "Too much pressure with the sales stuff.  The last thing you want to hear after a massage session and feeling relaxed is having to make upgrade decisions on membership.\n\nGreat staff though, horrible company policies.", "business_id": "JYRp5gBs04z683JoO8ANOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8W1vFjOqHzQTo0fSv6Bdrw", "review_id": "xn02la2b6Rb78AcUuOn3Lg", "text": "I have been going to this Massage Envy for over a year now, and I keep coming back. I love how comfortable I feel and of course the massages are great. The front of the house staff is always very friendly and I often see them cleaning when they have down time. I see Janet regularly and she is the best. I have seen other massage therapists when she is off or booked and I have never had a bad experience. Check them out!", "business_id": "JYRp5gBs04z683JoO8ANOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Dd2l6spLt4xEplTCaYla9A", "review_id": "3PvNBcN55AOdcWUnQ9bVgg", "text": "I went to this massage envy after a pretty bad injury. I really need regular massages so the membership made sense.\n\nMy therapist was wonderful and really worked my trouble areas. I was in intense pain and I felt almost completely better. I continued doing the stretches she showed me over the next few days and now I have really felt a major change. \n\nI will continue to see the massage therapist there for the next few months and hopefully it will really pay off. \n\nI only take away one star because they use appointment time to talk about what you need to do, the desk attendant asks you want you need and so does your therapist. I don't object to this but I do object to it taking away from your appointment time. I have been to many spas where you are told to arrive 15 minutes early to check in and speak with your therapist. They should use this method here so customers don't feel they need to purchase 1 1/2 hour messages to get a good massage.", "business_id": "JYRp5gBs04z683JoO8ANOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ka0Zl3em2LMYX48FvJp33A", "review_id": "E7pLIwMEueJdj_Yx_uEj7w", "text": "Hands down the best vet I've ever seen. (I go to Dr. Kastner, not the other doc here, who seems very nice, too, but I've never worked with him.) He is patient and will thoroughly explain everything to you, including risks and benefits. Two of my dogs needed surgery, and he was very honest in referring me to a specialist for one of the surgeries, which he said he could do for less $$ than the specialist, but he thought the specialist would be better for it. He always remembers us when we come in, and unlike many vets we've seen, I never feel like he's just trying to \"sell\" us on anything. He doesn't push procedures that aren't really necessary, and he never makes you feel like a bad pet parent for considering not doing a procedure. His honest is unwavering - he'll tell you what's really necessary and why. If you're worried about your pet, this is where you'll get an honest ad unbiased medical opinion. The office staff is also always really nice.", "business_id": "XblKHjQAQdf4nWN-j16jZg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "koTB0T-WJWKmu9YS56GxVA", "review_id": "vs-Xl72Yi4bFcjwpsDjvBw", "text": "Great Vet - very personal and caring about your pet from Dr's to staff.", "business_id": "XblKHjQAQdf4nWN-j16jZg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jK-qNhaElnQZtuGZd2MH8Q", "review_id": "SkxhNMIi9QsyTChtkFz60g", "text": "Such a great vet- generous with time, remembers my dog...  The staff is awesome as well and very accommodating.", "business_id": "XblKHjQAQdf4nWN-j16jZg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GLzK3PsBTGl-1ky3t4wFNQ", "review_id": "uVn3tta3c_-AsT-kbRjyXg", "text": "Wow. Wow. Wow. I distrust vet offices as much as my dogs dislike them; however, PV Animal Hospital has made a loyal fan out of me. I have referred my family's dogs and many co-workers to this hospital. Dr. Weineker (sp?) was one of the NICEST vets I have ever met in the 11 years I have owned dogs. You can tell he truly enjoys what he does and cares about the pets and the people. There were times during the visit I felt like I should interrupt the vet from playing with my dog to ask what was wrong with my dog because the two looked like 'a boy and his dog' on a great summer day. I was wrong. He was skillfully and purposefully examining my pet in such a way as to keep my dog calm and happy and as distracted as possible from the necessary unpleasantries of the exam. He was incredible with my dog. As a professional, he did not speak down to me as the patient owner NOR did he give me ANY high pressured sales pitches of various treatments. He told me in a matter of fact way what my dog needed and why. The WHY is very important to me. He was candid with me and told me what was necessary and what was optional and for how long it may be optional before it became a necessity (my dog is older).\n\nThe front office staff and the vet support staff also made me a fan of this office. They were the friendliest individuals I have ever met in a vet office. One thing I took note of that I have NEVER EVER seen at a vet office...one of the desk ladies offered to fill in the forms for me while I read her my answers because she saw the difficulty I was having in keeping my dog still, balancing the clipboard, and the other items I had in my hand...and unknown to her, I was still very weak recovering from a serious illness. Her simple gesture of sincere kindness started the tone of the visit and that pleasantness continued until I walked out the front door. \n\nThe front office has a split design that is hard for me describe, but in short, there are waist high swing doors that separate one side of the waiting room from the other which made it much easier to check in and out as your pet is separated from other patients who are in the process of coming or going. For the 1st time ever, I was able to take my time and read the check out papers and give legible signatures because my arms were not being yanked back and forth by my dog's leash as he tried to play or sniff the pets waiting to check in as we were on the opposite side of the swing doors, essentially, closed off in a separate check out area. At the end of the visit, I was asked if I needed help loading my dog into my vehicle. (I was recovering from some ailment that had me laid up for over a week at home. I was no longer contagious, but I'm sure I looked like death after a bout with the flu, the common cold, food poisoning, a hang nail and a paper cut.) \nThe front office staff displayed the same friendliness to any other person who came through the front door and even greeted some patients and humans by name. My dog and I both felt at ease here and although I want my dog to stay healthy so I never have need to go back, it is certainly an animal I would look forward to having to visit again. \n\nI do not recall for certain, but I believe when I made my appt over the phone, I was asked if I would need assistance unloading my dog from the car to bring him in. That doesn't seem like much, but it is significant. I am physically capable of doing so, but I will always remember the time my disabled mother called me from a DIFFERENT vet's office in tears of pain and shame because she could not unload her very large, elderly Great Dane from the SUV and the vet's staff said they couldn't assist because of liability reasons. My mother sat with her dog for close to 45 minutes in the parking lot crying until another patient pulled up and did what the vet's staff should have done....helped an elderly disabled woman unload her equally infirmed Great Dane from the vehicle and into the clinic.  (PS, please no one tell my mother I referred to her as elderly in this review because she can wield that cane like a Samurai warrior when she needs to and I like being able to walk without a cane of my own.)\n\nMy mother now also uses PV Animal Hospital and also swears it is the nicest, most reasonable vet office she has ever had to visit. \n\nPV Animal Hospital will receive my family's support and recommendation until the day we loose all common sense and cease being pet owners.", "business_id": "XblKHjQAQdf4nWN-j16jZg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QEPZq3EB-j4ElbGr_Fxldg", "review_id": "r-KbYMDgPLXROQ8kc2Ve2g", "text": "I saw  Dr. Kastner for years who cared for my cat.  We switched to Scottsdale Cat Clinic about three years ago and found many conditions undiagnosed and/or untreated, such as hypertension.  These conditions could adversely affect the longevity of our cat's life, so we didn't take this lightly and took the advice of our new vet.  \n\nNow our cat is elderly, his health is declining and we were looking to take him back to PVAH to diagnose him since it is much closer to our home.  When I called to schedule the appointment, I was absolutely shocked at the response of the woman who answered the phone.  She said, \"Is this a situation that could turn into euthanasia?\"  Needless to say, we will never be stepping foot back into this clinic again.  The utter lack of empathy, understanding, gentleness and compassion from people we saw for years came as a total surprise.  \n\nIf you have a senior cat, do yourself a favor and go to Scottsdale Cat Clinic!", "business_id": "XblKHjQAQdf4nWN-j16jZg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iZLrgJO-5LXiRhRuhVdfRw", "review_id": "vGY6DcH8BiY-6UeRwmP0Pw", "text": "Vets are friendly, vet techs make you feel welcome, prices are great (they don't charge an office visit when your pet gets shots and you get a check-up).  Only complaint I have is that when my pet has gotten sick it can be tricky to get in.  But otherwise, they're really fantastic!", "business_id": "XblKHjQAQdf4nWN-j16jZg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jSfnKukwTr4tfi5DoxW_GQ", "review_id": "LBEIUxipTuLsBM_PjY5XVg", "text": "Great vets, friendly staff and reasonable prices.", "business_id": "XblKHjQAQdf4nWN-j16jZg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YWEb3qRBn5GEuEETFYmTkg", "review_id": "82rr3JORdvU7jf04NPcJ8Q", "text": "I've been driving across town from Pinnacle Peak area to see Dr Weinacker at this clinic for the past 4 of the 10 years I've lived in AZ. I sure wish I'd known about him sooner because in my part of town, all the vet clinics price gouge the heck out of you. I have ten animals, 3 dogs and 7 cats, so I can't afford to start with expensive procedures and kenneling my animal overnight for 'observation'  for minor issues as many of the vets in my part of town want to do. For example, in my part of town a Valley Fever blood test  runs about $170. The same blood test plus thyroid/kidney panel at PVAH was about one quarter the cost. Had I had just the Valley Fever test alone done, it would have been considerably less than $170. When Dr Weinacker saw the receipt from my former vet in my account records, he quipped that he should raise his prices.... DON'T YOU DARE!!!  I greatly appreciate that he tries to keep my costs down by recommending lest expensive procedures first. He knows he's going to be kept in recreation vehicles by my menagerie alone... just kidding.\n\nDr Weinacker is a big tall man with an exuberant personality. My dogs love this and respond in kind. Some of my cats are a bit more reserved and may not be used to his exuberant style but it also serves to keep them docile while getting treated since they don't know him.\n\nloves animals and some animals  but he sure keeps my female Heeler drama queen occupied while treating her and that's not easy!\n\nI can't recommend this clinic highly enough.", "business_id": "XblKHjQAQdf4nWN-j16jZg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "eXiHAxrnvE64j4wTEOTEMQ", "review_id": "XV0uyyHUFCZ_U2mkU8NSnQ", "text": "Dr. Weinacker is unbelievable with my dogs. He is such a fantastic vet and very knowledgeable. My current dogs LOVE him.  I had a dog who had neurological problems and he dealt with her very compassionately and gave amazing referrals and recommendations. I ended up having to put her down as a 4 year old back in 2005 as her condition was deteriorating and the staff couldn't have been kinder about letting me stay in the room with her afterwards for as long as I needed. I was sobbing like a baby of course but the entire staff was so kind and comforting.", "business_id": "XblKHjQAQdf4nWN-j16jZg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bJ1kVsEjJYUh17wg4H7o-g", "review_id": "GaQ9OUnVHEA-UkCdzC232w", "text": "We have 4 dogs and a cat and it takes a lot to make my wife happy especially when it comes to her babies.  Dr. Kastner and Dr. W. are both great veterinarians and good people. The staff is awesome and we refer our family and friends all the time. They know us and our babies by name and provide old fashioned customer service. We have been to other vets and they are OK but this place is awesome! Great service, great information, good pricing, and they know and love our family. They listen to our concerns and only provide us what we need rather than selling us services and products just to make a buck. They will always have our business.", "business_id": "XblKHjQAQdf4nWN-j16jZg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4aN27PgxbYsl1c35BBvIQw", "review_id": "YlWp9pXfgItYnZavL7yx6A", "text": "Best vet I have ever been to! My dog was so comfortable and they took great care to make sure he was happy. They offered great pricing, and comprehensive care was better than other vets claimed to offer. I can not believe this place doesn't have more reviews! The Dr was so sweet to my dog, he even talked cute doggie talk to him :) We now have a permanent vet!", "business_id": "XblKHjQAQdf4nWN-j16jZg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lORqEh0QOVwbkNp24Lkh9g", "review_id": "eKrMyj4GHeRU8V31Z-hC6g", "text": "Not happy. What a shady place!!\nI call to make an appointment and get a quote as I haves budge to love by. Our dog only needed his yearly shots and a check up. What they quoted and what they actually charged was WAY off!! Then they convince me to have his anal glands extracted and hand me a bottle of allergy spray only to find out I would be charged extra for THAT! I refused the spray much to the nurse's disdain and argued that I was not asked permission or told the additional cost of the anal extraction. They scammed me and on top of that, the doctor talked more about his own dogs than actually talking about mine, his own patient. \nWill not be going here again :(", "business_id": "XblKHjQAQdf4nWN-j16jZg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hrOIf9HB3AGXNk-05FHefg", "review_id": "FpEuZuyoNkUsa50Hcs4C_A", "text": "I graduated from sca in 99 & now my children attend the school.  I absolutely love the elementary staff.  What a joy to watch my children learning the bible and applying it to real life.  I don't have to worry about what world view the teacher is trying to teach my kids.", "business_id": "NAeNoYysFWCSTonevDU7JQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D8Ub0IjbRSwCCx7a8wdZqQ", "review_id": "fDJ2iaFdO3qTcE1owlSsLA", "text": "Unfortunately we are neighbors of this school.  When we moved in we honestly could not have anticipated how completely unconcerned with their community they could be.  There have been so many issues with the loud speakers.  We expected the noise for games and were ok with that.  But there have been cases of high school kids out on the field with no staff supervision plugging in their iPhones and blaring music and just hanging out with friends.  Right now we are going on the 5th hour of blaring music with no game going on.  And the school is on spring break so there is no one to even talk too.  It is completely unacceptable the way they treat the people who live around them.  Oh and on the education bit... the high school cheerleader were selling pom poms to raise money so we thought we would buy a couple.  They were each three dollars.  They tried to give me the wrong change three times before I had to tell them what the change should be!", "business_id": "NAeNoYysFWCSTonevDU7JQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9uZj3P1W7368s6OhbQr6ZQ", "review_id": "dQnzSTvCpfKrLCe0u6oYWg", "text": "My wife and I've taken our cars there for the past few years.  We really trust them and they are always honest and upfront about estimates, costs and then actual charges.  I recommend them to all of our friends.  They also will give you a ride to and from your house if you live close enough.", "business_id": "K01agwjl-Pc83KUaP4yAGA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AFESaSYwWIsXOAuO22KIUQ", "review_id": "SaEDnD9EGu5gUThq5YtPJQ", "text": "Have had my cars serviced here for the last few years. I can't say I'm wild about what they charge - but they are true to their estimates. They do good work, as I have never had any problems with anything they have fixed. They get things done quickly too, which is always good.", "business_id": "K01agwjl-Pc83KUaP4yAGA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rVt68Rr5bPTnF4BofUroYg", "review_id": "NR5ZTw_enIl9TFxvaYjB-g", "text": "Once upon a time, these guys were pretty good.\nTimes have changed.\nYou should look elsewhere.", "business_id": "K01agwjl-Pc83KUaP4yAGA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cjRFQ2_Y3PRUajrKaESpSQ", "review_id": "Geox26Cv7laErXFCIiEE1A", "text": "Stay away from this rip-off joint. Took my car there because my air conditioning wasn't working. They said I had a line leaking and needed over $800 to fix it, plus I needed a bunch of other stuff totaling $1100. I wanted a second opinion and took it somewhere else where they said there was no line leak only a bad o-ring. Walked out with an $85 tab vs $1100", "business_id": "K01agwjl-Pc83KUaP4yAGA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ru8p3RTlk8f9LB_3zLXURQ", "review_id": "p4kES1kY1mWNDsUzefeqXA", "text": "My son started coming here when he was 18 months old and he's now 4.  We haven't been going to the classes consistently.  There's always a break for the summer  . . . overall, we like this place.\n\nThe most important thing to consider is that my son always have fun here.  The instructors are nice and patient with the kids.\n\nSome of my other friends wouldn't agree with me regarding the kindness and patience of the instructors . . . but I stand by my own experience here with my son and we have had only good experiences.\n\nWell, now there's the option with going to North Valley Gymnastics.  I just don't know, I'll have to give this some thought and figure it out once summer is over.\n\nRegardless, Arizona Sunrays is a great place to bring your kids.  I also love their Parents Night Out and $5 Sunday open gym!", "business_id": "L6ox0Oab2TRmzXBA8bdlTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R6iLCpB_A16C5MgESlAQwA", "review_id": "Jg8zRFmrCWzjmB46CAai6g", "text": "Just took my 2 yr old daughter this morning for her very first dance class. Everyone was super friendly and accommodating (bringing out tap shoes for us to try since it was our first visit) and my daughter had a blast!  We're both excited to go back next week. ;)", "business_id": "L6ox0Oab2TRmzXBA8bdlTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bxEyfFAEc4KI4lM4wqwWEA", "review_id": "MnG7_8w24RB49CFdtpoTlA", "text": "My daughters went here for yet another trial class - Tumbling and pre-k gymnastics.   The facility had a cramped waiting area but free wi-fi (yay!).  My daughter's beginning tumbling class were co-ed and had mostly pre-teen/teen girls which my daughter was not normally used to. Nevertheless, she had fun being taught and challenged.  I did not have a chance to meet her tumbling instructor, but I did meet the pre-k instructor.", "business_id": "L6ox0Oab2TRmzXBA8bdlTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EJaoDaba5ew7Pr1r8fT4NQ", "review_id": "bZUDfixG2_gQ612cu70oqQ", "text": "I have taken my now 15 month old son to both the dance and gym which are free for him. It seems he already like the gym better and so we stuck with that for now, maybe in a few months we try dance again. Ms Caroline is very fun and tries to really interact with the children to get their groove on.\n\nJumping Genie (?) is the gymnastic instructor and makes it fast paced. It took some adjustment for my boy to get used to, but he seemed to like it better last time, so we keep moving. The only thing I wonder if they sanitize all the toys after each session, especially during flu season as they were just left there and not separated out.", "business_id": "L6ox0Oab2TRmzXBA8bdlTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JgufYQ94cHyEo9b8StajnQ", "review_id": "_Zh-XVl_8tfgoGYITvYCrQ", "text": "We us AZ Sunrays for Gymnastics and Dance...and I couldn't be happier!\n\nMy daughter is constantly asking when we are going again!\n\nStaff - friendly and want to teach their technique.\nFacility - clean\nClasses - engaging for the kids!", "business_id": "L6ox0Oab2TRmzXBA8bdlTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fkwMNy9p30NdncKxGrdhXg", "review_id": "mDofE0JTC2tTf4vl-aJQLg", "text": "Whether your child is a toddler, preschooler, or recreational or competitive school age gymnast, Arizona Sunrays delivers. Pretty much everyone I know from Scottsdale to Cave Creek to Phoenix comes here. I talk to people in their 30s that basically grew up in this gym from very early childhood.\n\nI'm surprised there aren't more reviews, considering the mob scene this place is on weeknights! Sunrays has been around forever, and is a family owned business. There are recreational gymnastics classes that fit every child - starting at the complete beginner level. If your child is a good fit for competitive gymnastics, there are opportunities to move into that \"track\" from the recreational side. My kids started coming here for baby/toddler classes around age 1 or so, and continue until this day (age 6 and 9). I think they start as young as 6 months of age. On any given night, there are competitive high school gymnasts working out at the same time as younger kids in the recreational classes. It's a large facility that accommodates gymnasts at every level.\n\nArizona Sunrays is a serious gymnastics organization, so the coaches will hold the kids accountable for behavior from an early age. It's part of the discipline of the sport and of \"athletes to be\". This is not Gymboree or The Little Gym. So, if you are seeking more of a \"playgroup\" or casual class, you'll find Sunrays classes to be more structured than that. Sunrays coaches promote the learning of healthy social skills, listening, and self control. They also have classes for boys. \n\nThe waiting area is busy on most days, and there is Wifi (although I think their router is set to limit connections, because I can only get on when there are fewer people there). \n\nArizona Sunrays is as much of the fabric of the North Phoenix community as any business I can think of!", "business_id": "L6ox0Oab2TRmzXBA8bdlTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tRKc2QyBzCMx9VulSTxo0g", "review_id": "XPezp-StOLh-UGZc-Mzjcg", "text": "Is this place still open? Their website has been down all week, and no one is returning my messages. We wanted to sign our child up after hearing such good things.", "business_id": "L6ox0Oab2TRmzXBA8bdlTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mdmySjpB_8C72cLZpReThA", "review_id": "3tyqDASnzxDs9txTIEZfpA", "text": "I signed my kids up for the Super Camp at AZ Sunrays for one week this summer. The kids have had an absolute blast. The instructors greet them warmly when we arrive each morning. I have been thoroughly impressed by their level of organization. The instructors make sure I sign both kids in and out (even when I forget!) The facility is clean. The kids are engaged from the minute they walk in the door. The camp is a little pricey when paying for two kids but well worth it. As much fun as my children had for the week, I will definitely be looking into classes throughout the year.\n\nAdditionally, the level of customer service I have received has been above and beyond. I had an emergency come up while my children were at camp and when I called to let the office folks know I would be a few minutes late (as it turned out, I couldn't get back to pick them up until the end of the afternoon program) they were so kind and accommodating and made my children feel loved and well taken care of until I could get back to collect them. If my kids had to be stranded somewhere this would definitely be their first choice of where to get stuck!", "business_id": "L6ox0Oab2TRmzXBA8bdlTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rF2uVa0QXhKBtTcoQDxPbw", "review_id": "0fPY_-OR54k01vp2viBZUw", "text": "Thank you crew for being an amazingly talented and gifted group of thoughtful and experienced gymnasts.  Esther loves her gymnastics classes and collectively your organization has assisted in the development of my four year olds' talent for the sport. Teacher Kim and staff thank you!  And thank you for finding a gym in Ventura County for us!", "business_id": "L6ox0Oab2TRmzXBA8bdlTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wgnnoKzYW9yWQqqtqVe91A", "review_id": "auHY9B-LRAD2MNBdN-TZew", "text": "This is an awesome place for Summer Camp/Birthday Parties. No need to second guess on that.\n\nMy son went to the camp last year, as well as currently attending. Everyone here has a great positive energy, the kids enjoy a lot as well. They have Karate, Yoga, Swimming, Dance and ofcourse Gymnastics for the kids.", "business_id": "L6ox0Oab2TRmzXBA8bdlTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GjggdVEjRmatV_rQzFQJew", "review_id": "BuyWFjDjYQ2eQ1FsfzrJ4Q", "text": "Very unaccomodating and expensive!  If your kids cannot make it to camp one day of the week, they will not allow a makeup day and the price stays the same.  They charge a \"late fee\" if you want to come the same day, and don't seem to care whether they turn away new clients or customers because they are more interested in money.  Gold Metal Gymnastics in Chandler, although a bit further, is a better option.  They are friendly, kind, and know that with children and our lives, things don't always work out exactly as we want.  Save your money and go to another camp that cares about families and kids, and not about nickel and diming you.", "business_id": "L6ox0Oab2TRmzXBA8bdlTA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uOdEsOgPW48Ky4j8U8CEcw", "review_id": "1LlOqBtm0kdhBxrcV6oZpA", "text": "Teachers are great. School is pristine and proper. My sister is excelling in an already competitive class. She comes back from school with a smile and stories.\nThe front desk is slightly rude, but maybe she was having a bad day the 3 different times I came. Everybody is fighting their own battles.\n\nI hope my sis continues having a great time. If not, i am sure to update this very soon.\n\nI don't remember the teacher, there is this younger teacher that always jokes around with me when I am trying to find my sister to pick her up. Funny guy.\n\n\nR\\_", "business_id": "KkRK8hZWOBj1ZZkC00cMhg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RsUNADZTrJ5xFXVMXJC1MQ", "review_id": "wS4qHtQzNqCxjlu9o9_4VA", "text": "This review is based on how well the school prepared their past students for high school. My son just went to 8th grade there. \nIt seemed like a majority of the kids started at a very young age and goes there through junior high. Saying this, the school has one method and one method of teaching which I would say is not good for the student. The students will struggle once they leave the school cause they only understand one method. \nMy son was in the lowest pre-algebra class. He was struggling with the method because all the other kids grew up learning this method. The teacher Mr. Bitter even told our son that he shouldn't go into Algebra 1-2 in high school. Well he went into public high school and struggled a little but nothing a tutor couldn't help him with. He's now doing really well in Geometry. Another former student that was in the same grade as my son was in honor math. Anyways, they are now both in public school and the same Geometry class. My son is doing better than the junior high honor student. \nAlso, another former junior high student from the school was a honor student and went to the same public high school. After two weeks of school she was failing classes and moved back to PVCP for high school. This shows that they did not prepare the kids for high school. \nMy son is in honors Spanish 3-4 at the public school. He said that the 8th grade Spanish teacher was teaching the same thing as he is learning now in honors 3-4. This tells me the teacher doesn't know how to progress the students correctly. Don't just push them through a class but learn to teach. \nSo overall, I feel that this school does NOT prepare the kids for high school or college correctly. It was a big mistake to send my kid there. Save your money and send them to public school. If your worried about Christian values then teach them at home. That's what parents are there for. It's not the schools responsibility to teach these values.", "business_id": "KkRK8hZWOBj1ZZkC00cMhg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "crHxuCiLGeD_cJkDgeqzYA", "review_id": "b8ahURwznQszMr1upmE3vQ", "text": "Not going to explain. Just don't waste your time.", "business_id": "KkRK8hZWOBj1ZZkC00cMhg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-nkzVaCBKWrv9VmIL-mVrw", "review_id": "mk8vQ2chGn1RCReUrPxOEg", "text": "Both of our sons went to PVCP since 1st grade. We found the teachers to be excellent. Our oldest son had a small class and was very well prepared for High School. Our youngest has some Mild ADD and a little different learning style. While  not all of the teachers were able to accommodate him most were more than willing to give him extra time and help with assignments. This school isn't for everyone, it is like a small town community, which we loved.", "business_id": "KkRK8hZWOBj1ZZkC00cMhg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZUDTfC2-A2tf3DZw_9KYDg", "review_id": "d7SHrGkXnmxm2kvXshiB_A", "text": "Fantastic school with excellent education standards and a great Administration that's responsive to  parents.", "business_id": "KkRK8hZWOBj1ZZkC00cMhg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k-gGGTHk6Lqurs0Wycw6Hw", "review_id": "2B7F3Fs3gia79GyEi8-frQ", "text": "Wonderful caring community of teachers and administrators. My daughter is learning above her grade level and is making true and life long friends. We have been pleased with the ability for my daughter to get extra help if needed or to advance as needed. Small class sizes make for individual attention, the teachers are all truly invested in their students success. We would never send our daughter anywhere else.", "business_id": "KkRK8hZWOBj1ZZkC00cMhg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XyAAQLBjWIt4iW9gIHGGjg", "review_id": "3sVz_HXUD8bifZ_msWsJAQ", "text": "school is almost over and last night when i went to our open house at school i realized how bless my kids are to be able to go there and what great teachers my kids have! This school is academically amazing (alex is 2 grades ahead, sara started the year struggling and now is getting a's and b's partly bc her teacher has given countless hours of her own time (free of charge) after school to work with her, & trey actually likes school!) This school doesn't just use the title \"christian school\" this school is just as serious about academics as growing the kids in their relationship with the Lord. I truly think this is a treasure and i would love to share the experience with all my friends. If you are thinking about a change for next year, go visit before schools out, you have to see the kids there with the teachers to experience God's presence in this school!! With 3 kids in this school all with different academic abilities and personalities this school has been a great fit for all of them. Academically kids are pushed. If your child needs extra help a tutor will meet with them, also teachers have homework help times after school to work with kids. If your chid is gifted they will be placed in honors classes and be expected to perform!  I have kids at both extremes and know this first hand. My only downfall with this school is that after school programs are limited in the early grades. However, the school is always open to suggestions and if parents have a desire to start something I know from experience the school makes the time and the space. I feel like at this school a lot of the kids go to club sports, private lessons, etc so the school has tried but many of these kids are already spread thin after school.  We have been there for several years and I know from reviewing the national testing that my kids do every year that all 3 kids are at or way above grade level (even my child that struggles.) Your child will be pushed but PVCC believes in their students and they will provide the means to build confidence in the kids and to help them be successful and to grow in their abilities so the kids can stand on their own to be successful in later academic endeavors.", "business_id": "KkRK8hZWOBj1ZZkC00cMhg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pw-k3TMjt1ZNB2-iRVTDlQ", "review_id": "ecHjwTOW_bX1kH_3E_4laA", "text": "Kind of a seedy little joint.  I walked in and almost slipped on the wet floor that had no wet floor sign.  Good thing I'm not the lawsuit kind of guy or I'd be on my back right now screaming \" ooooouch. My back, my neck, my back and my neck! I want a hunned grand!! But I'll settle for a 40 oz. \".", "business_id": "YDlk9buwF8JQE3JgQgraOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x3be6uxIqd9Dypu-o9KsKg", "review_id": "6KJtCgMMCHTGkRlMn3HL6Q", "text": "Refill propane gas tank for 4.4 gallons at $19.23 so-so.", "business_id": "YDlk9buwF8JQE3JgQgraOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2v3j2y5PLMs0rlAd-pxoEw", "review_id": "w37Ht11YO0d-PQa9jDyKkQ", "text": "What can I say???It's a gas station. Nothing too fancy, lol...\nIt's not the cheapest gas station and it's not the most expensive in town either!  It did however give me a problem taking my debit card at first but then it took it", "business_id": "YDlk9buwF8JQE3JgQgraOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NNdfPF-UhvLB8FxbsuSC5A", "review_id": "58Y9dlYwUtkJ8ZR2b_ynJw", "text": "I don't like any gas stations that have different prices for cash/debit/credit payments.  Why can't they all be equal?  Not coming here again.", "business_id": "YDlk9buwF8JQE3JgQgraOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XyaIK2hN3SNMohT5AbKxbg", "review_id": "Ky_KJZ5A_qmu7-__D7EwYA", "text": "Been using the Dutch Girls dry cleaning and sewing services for a few years now and they have never let me down!  Personal, professional and timely service every time!  Sure there is cheaper places to go, but if good service is what you need they are your girls!", "business_id": "0CHZQpLljhYz2hBcwDHECQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tKvV9GdQ_WCEjwJ1PBYK5A", "review_id": "bx9bTgsim9dRpLR05104gA", "text": "I've used Dutch Girls off and on for years. They were always great to deal with but I think they must have sold because the new counter person is not someone you'd choose to interface with the public. I can't say for sure but I strongly suspect that they failed to send out a leather jacket I left for dry cleaning meaning they may have charged me for something they didn't do. That would never have happened with the prior owner. \n\nIn the meantime, the quality at the laundry at Thunderbird and 40th Street has come up substantially and they're much cheaper so I don't see a reason to go back to Dutch Girls.", "business_id": "0CHZQpLljhYz2hBcwDHECQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fgrzZ0wl3M1D9nLAygAtuQ", "review_id": "Np3RBYyE8mHC6di0w2MDUQ", "text": "Quick, helpful, and clean  what else do you want?", "business_id": "0CHZQpLljhYz2hBcwDHECQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tAB7GJpUuaKF4W-3P0d95A", "review_id": "RUk-fc1FyUEFmn6Ku-foKQ", "text": "I have been going to this Dry Cleaner on and off for like 20 years. I have always loved going to them in the past because they do a nice job. Now, the girl at the front is really rude every time I'm in there. Plus, I think two really beautiful buttons on my suit came off from there, and they ruined this jumpsuit that I own. I'm really upset about the ruined clothes. I don't think I will be returning.", "business_id": "0CHZQpLljhYz2hBcwDHECQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_6b7PsSWF9U1PlW34GO-KQ", "review_id": "nVuac-b8d119YndVcNQuSg", "text": "I was using this cleaner for a few months, but not really sure why. The staff is rude and even worse, they jacked up my clothes. I asked for some repairs on two pairs of suit pants. Instead of fixing them, they sliced the butt of one of the pants and did not repair the other, while still charging me. Stupid me for not checking them before paying and going home. I don't trust them to fix it so I took them elsewhere. WILL NOT BE GOING BACK.", "business_id": "0CHZQpLljhYz2hBcwDHECQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QVYffHHHM4XXMc0Ns7m-3g", "review_id": "j7rb0XHIgcufgtqb7bFxmw", "text": "Do not go here!!! They ruined my mattress pad that I have previously gotten dry cleaned at another cleaners no problem. It was shrunk and holes in it! I took it to the manager and he said oh yes we have problems with this manufacturer. A bunch of bull!!!! If you want your stuff ruined go here.", "business_id": "0CHZQpLljhYz2hBcwDHECQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 8, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "Xm8HXE1JHqscXe5BKf0GFQ", "review_id": "oIdLe49AQK93bn5u_GNd0g", "text": "-1   Couldn't find my size in the drawers.\n+1  A nice rep found it for me.\n+0  Was the wrong fit. \n+1 She came in and measured me and let me know my size had changed.\n-1  She also told me that my size will change when \"you gain 10 lbs.\" Fellow Yelpers, you know there are photos on this site. That's all I'll say about that comment, which could really hurt someone's feelings if they really do have a weight issue.\n+1  The item was on sale!\n-1  No one working the register.\n-1  Same rep decides to avoid eye contact with me instead of pointing me to the lotion side of the store to open registers - I had no idea I was STANDING IN LINE at a set of registers that no one was even keyed in at. \n-1  When I do realize there are other registers open, I am nearly knocked down by another customer who had to \"beat\" me to them so she could put $13 on her VS card account. Nice work, hon.", "business_id": "mqQ4XggG3KjRHJNhR-iiQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "33vUIil_GCaT92aUaZhRXA", "review_id": "kqegpuFcL2XQZXegYeSy5Q", "text": "I LOVE Victoria's Secret, I've been going to this location since high school. I haven't really had any major size issues like the other girls have stated. I do think that some of the girls that work here are bitches though. There are a couple who are nice & helpful but a majority are just rude & that does get super annoying. \n\nI was here this past Saturday & bought 2 body by victoria push up bras, 1 in white stars & 1 in black. I got hooked on these bras when I bought 1 in nude dot a few months back, they are the most comfy push ups EVER! I had received a lil coupon card for $10 off any bra + a free panty (they send these cards like every couple months). Luckily the bras I got were buy 1 get 1 50% off, so I scored 2 for about $58. The free panty has me a lil worried though, it's a 1 size fits all thong, ugh. It was free though so I guess I can't complain. There were tons of colors to chose from & I picked the multicolored leopard. \n\nIt's the Holiday season, so they had their secret reward card worth up to $500, that you can start using Dec. 1st. I usually get the $10 one but hey I'll take it, any excuse to go shopping at VS!", "business_id": "mqQ4XggG3KjRHJNhR-iiQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "33vUIil_GCaT92aUaZhRXA", "review_id": "V-U-vTNShgeaIXYkbEhtXQ", "text": "Yup, got the $10 card as usual. Found this super cute, royal blue baby doll dress. Perfect for our anniversary next weekend ;)", "business_id": "mqQ4XggG3KjRHJNhR-iiQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "fl6oI21uXoxVMwfR6lFanQ", "review_id": "XJgW8CDC39h571IAXV9kGw", "text": "This location is pretty small and rarely ever stocked, but when it is, it's great. Unfortunately, it's not stocked on more occasions when I visit then it is stocked. Also, now that the Fashion Square location has been remodeled and turned into something close to Heaven, this store has a lot to live up to and doesn't stand a chance unless it gets a complete makeover.\n\nStaff can be hard to find, but once found are generally more than happy to help you with any questions you might have. One of the tricky parts of this store is checking out. There are two checkout counters that aren't visible to each other. One in the lingerie section and the other in the their body/scent shop. You might end up waiting at one for several minutes before venturing over to see if their are employees at the other counter checking people out, grr.", "business_id": "mqQ4XggG3KjRHJNhR-iiQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aKtPF8RKWOn8OsM6glEH0Q", "review_id": "jQqTgdgGB9SZaYvHrTvu8g", "text": "Their service is horrible which is a surprise because nobody its hardly in there. I visit a VS store 2-3 times a month.  I came into this site it was bout really packed I needed help and was ignored the whole time. Someone came in I heard the \"Welcome to Victoria Secret,  can i help you find anything\" it kinda felt like a slap in my face. When I was paying for my stuff the woman asked if anyone helped me.  I had explained to her that everyone ignored me when I seeked help m the service was horrible. All she did was continue to ignore and have a dude conversation. I ended up leaving the stuff I was going to buy because I was so disgusted.", "business_id": "mqQ4XggG3KjRHJNhR-iiQg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9h7pVbpq13JwMUNWHIU0PA", "review_id": "xxPl_KFv8bTxz5-x8Pom8w", "text": "Greeted by Sean courteous & professional. This was my 4th attempt to get my hair shaped after a hairstylist with 16 yrs exp literally chopped it all off after I had been letting it grow out. That was in Nov 12', another stylist in Dec 12', another in April 13',  After 7 months, 3 so called experienced  stylists and $160 I took yet another chance.  I sat in the waiting area looked at style books, watched people coming & going and listened, I wasn't in any hurry. This young man Sean was the one stylist who totally impressed me. That was 3 weeks ago and i am very happy with my hair and very pleased with my new stylist \"Sean\".  Sean listens and asks questions.  Sean, thank you.  I will be back.", "business_id": "PoJOl7Hk0dIG5bpMebFj3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KvWny9qUZJKrqo_LYesgSg", "review_id": "HkOZbZ5sqINhjLP6YlRFGg", "text": "I used to take my son to Cool Cuts for Kids for his haircuts but at $21+ a pop, it was getting a bit pricey...especially for a quick cut on a male toddler who already had short hair.  When he was younger and more fidgety, it was perfect because he could watch cartoons and sit in a cool car or airplane while he got his haircut, but at the age he is now, it's time to go somewhere else.  \n\nSo we've come here for the last 4 haircuts and it's been great so far.  They also have a frequent customer card where discounts are applied, and on foursquare, if you check in 3 times, you get $2 off.  This location is fairly new so it's very clean and fresh feeling.  The service is decent.  They are pretty nice to my son.  Since he has super thick hair and grows quickly, he's been getting haircuts since he was 6 months old, so thankfully he's used to sitting still for them.\n\nThey are pretty detailed with his haircuts and take their time and the last 2 stylists have kids his age so they were able to relate to cartoons and superheros and they just jabbered away.", "business_id": "PoJOl7Hk0dIG5bpMebFj3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vSB5XpaYyPdvgvcCFGyrhQ", "review_id": "MA7R-owyZ0_w8yy3LR-Xmw", "text": "They need to fire that bitch Ashleigh. ...I did not tip you today because of the stuck up bitch attitude you had with me & with the mother and her sons before me.", "business_id": "PoJOl7Hk0dIG5bpMebFj3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 10, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VChMRGEsIC675BAjnzq4ZQ", "review_id": "6wC_4lnI3YfAAqkldix3Jg", "text": "We're currently one third of the way through our lease and I cannot wait to move out of this place. The property looks nice enough and the grounds are well kept, but our experience here has been lackluster at best.\n\nThe staff is rude, for starters. They don't handle complaints in a gracious or timely fashion. We had an issue with a drawer in the kitchen that kept tipping in. They came out five times before I gave up on that. Yes, it sucks, but that's par for the course here. \n\nLast Monday, something caused a flood in the bathroom/hallway/kitchen area after hours. It took the on-call maintenance guy over an hour to arrive, and he couldn't find the source of the flood, which had thankfully stopped at this point. The carpet person arrived another ninety minutes later, ripped up the carpet, sucked up the water and set up a large fan. By Thursday, I was asking the office when they would be replacing said damaged carpet. They told me that they would just be cleaning it and not replacing it. They also said that I told them the source of the flood was the second bathroom's toilet (I did, really? It's good to know I live in Imagination Land.) On Friday, I went into the office again, and they told me they'd be out to clean it that day. Right around closing time, the carpet person's assistant showed up, removed the fan, and did no cleaning or tacking down of the carpet. He said he didn't know he was supposed to do those things and didn't have the materials to do so. Finally, eight days later, they have tacked down and cleaned the carpet, after much nagging by me. I have never had to work so hard to get basic service from an apartment complex.\n\nIn addition, they do not keep track of packages in the office consistently, and I have had mail go missing on more than one occasion.\n\nThey also roll water and sewer into your rent price. They recently raised this, so our rent went up, mid-lease. I am disturbed by the fact that they can change what we pay pretty much whenever they like.\n\nPros:\n- Close to shopping and grocery stores.\n- Easy to get in and out of.\n- Relatively quiet.\n\nCons:\n- Rude, non-responsive\n- Things don't get fixed properly.\n- Price may change.\n\nEDIT: The complex changed ownership at the end of my lease, so this review may be completely outdated at this point.", "business_id": "MHcFKThGZc8JqfJd3lyLVw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uZXJgsQbp9dAhZWokM-ISQ", "review_id": "4JxzvW83PNSXMqaidanQwg", "text": "The Enclave at Paradise Valley, is it worth consideration and a visit? Like you, I did some internet research while seeking a decent community prior to moving. What I found, however, was hardly helpful. It became readily apparent that the only parties posting comments online were disgruntled current and/or former tenants, and employees of the communities in question trying to do damage control. Obviously you could not expect a completely objective assessment from either of those two parties.\n\nI moved into The Enclave (formerly Paradise Trails) in November of 2010, with the intent of only staying for 6 months while searching for a house. Well, the house search took a little longer than expected and I ended up here for a year, but I think I can offer you a qualified opinion that you may actually find useful.\n\nPrior to moving in I compared all of the surrounding communities to the Paradise Valley Mall, and this was hands down my favorite. Here are the items that I considered important in my search and their status at the time I moved in;\n\nRENT - Discounted, very competitive, and it has remained essentially the same throughout the year I have lived here; I believe it was increased by roughly $8/month at some point to account for changing utility costs.\n\nDEPOSIT - At the time I moved in, waived OAC.\n\nWASHER/DRYER - Full size units in every apartment.\n\nFLOORPLAN - Very open, with ceiling fans and walk-in closets.\n\nUTILITIES - Water/Sewer/Trash were included in the rent I was quoted, and the only required utility not included was APS for heating and cooling. I was concerned about efficiency, as the window panes do seem thin, however I can honestly say I was pleasantly surprised. My unit is a 2 Bed/2 Bath, and I am not a miser. I keep my A/C between 75 and 76 degrees during the summer and my heat at 78 degrees in the winter. My highest electric bill was $145 in July, the hottest month of the summer.\n\nAs far as the staff and maintenance goes, I have never had an issue. The original staff when I moved in was replaced when the property changed ownership recently, and then too the temporary staff that was in place during that transition, but I have found every one of them to be very pleasant and accommodating. The ladies in the office now, who I believe are intended to be the permanent staff, are no different. Grade A.\n\nThat's pretty much it in a nutshell; I'm not doing a commercial and see no reason to get into any amenities or options. Not that they do not exist or are not nice in themselves, they are just very secondary to me when considering a place to live. Plus, they're very visible should you tour the property, and you'd be able to make your own assessment then if those things are important to you. Good luck!", "business_id": "MHcFKThGZc8JqfJd3lyLVw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UNIPxnKpzAbL4iSIXSQ31g", "review_id": "_lth8FIYx7QGduJaIk7aOA", "text": "I got an AMAZING move-in special, and a very competitive rent considering the location and amenities.  One of the things that sold me on this place was actually the very sincere and accomodating customer service I got out of the people running the show.  I also love that there is washer/dryer in the unit.  To me the convenience factor is worth at least an extra $50 a month.  I am within biking distance of Target, Wal-Mart, Chase, Chipotle, TJ Maxx, Whole Foods, and Paradise Valley Mall ... and that is just what I've discovered so far having been here a week.  Everything is in one place, and there are probably half a dozen bus routes close by too.  I specifically like Route 39; it travels on the 51 between the mall and the Central Avenue downtown area.", "business_id": "MHcFKThGZc8JqfJd3lyLVw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F9hl4Dn1Ube3A6NShgfXmw", "review_id": "CmWvL8rfWqMXcnCfQzgqWg", "text": "Lived at this place for a year, it was the best apartment-renting experience I've had since moving to Phoenix.\n\nI'm not sure if I got some deal or something, but I'm paying roughly the same to live down in an apartment in Tempe which is terrible and doesn't have the amenities of The Enclave. The apartment I was in included a washer/dryer and the on-site gym is really easy to get to, clean, and has adequate equipment enough that I didn't need a gym membership at any of the nearby price-gouging gyms.\n\nAnyway, to the brass tacks- I was paying about $640 after taxes. This to live in this uppity area, with Paradise Valley Mall and four grocery stores all practically within walking distance. \n\nThe staff was kind of hit-or-miss, but okay. Anytime we had a maintenance issue they helped pretty much immediately. The only snafus were once when my lady had a minor altercation with a staff member who refused to turn off the loud TV when he was working out in the gym (which is odd that a staff member was doing so) and once a mailed package was lost despite being signed for by a member of the staff. Not sure if this was more UPS's fault or the staff member's, though. Still irritating.\n\nFor the price, though, this was a steal for renting in this area. Apartments are nice, the neighbors we had were mostly cool, and I didn't have to worry that my girl or I were gonna get jumped or robbed or something like most other areas of town.", "business_id": "MHcFKThGZc8JqfJd3lyLVw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F9hl4Dn1Ube3A6NShgfXmw", "review_id": "-4BC-72ekzfqHhMtISW9gQ", "text": "Here's an update.\n\nAs any responsible person might do, I asked if the folks at the Enclave would be willing to report my rental history (i.e. my always-on-time payments) to credit reporting companies. I was told that they \"don't report positive information\" to credit companies. So, they only report negative? What a bunch of negative Nancys, eh?\n\nIn all seriousness, that's disappointing and indicative of laziness and spite and I'd say it's unprofessional. \n\nOh well, I still stand behind what I said about the neighborhood and price. The staff is pretty iffy and inconsistent, though.", "business_id": "MHcFKThGZc8JqfJd3lyLVw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eF0Af1wqk_0vNoWxlXjJcQ", "review_id": "x2smcx95OfIo0xKyKyrm4w", "text": "This is a horrible establishment ! The woman that runs this place is short and rude. She completely ruined my wedding dress and refused to fix it and claimed not to see anything wrong with it. She said its my fault the dress looks ugly because it's cheap and poorly made... Which it's not at all. She kicked me out of her store tho she did give me my money back. Now another place has to fix it and agrees the work is awful and rodicas had no idea what they were doing. Never never come\nHere !", "business_id": "MafBNNCJRP0Ph4I_hwR7Qw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "quKtfPJDRKteRF6QJg7k5A", "review_id": "KLJa-Jb8-tTEFY0PP5cwXg", "text": "I used Rodica's services almost 25 years ago and again today.  My daughter has used her as well ... I have found Rodica to be absolutely great! Her prices are very reasonable and her work is good quality.  The only reason I didn't rate 5 stars is because of her hours (have to leave work early to get there by 4) - otherwise quite satisfied.", "business_id": "MafBNNCJRP0Ph4I_hwR7Qw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_BQpmMyNvNCFyMOOR5sS0w", "review_id": "iqm-ggbH2-XoJSEj4Q-6TA", "text": "INCREDIBLE service. Rodica did my alterations for my wedding dress and it looks perfect. She is very professional and does gorgeous work. I am recommending her to everyone.", "business_id": "MafBNNCJRP0Ph4I_hwR7Qw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PoQOIZc2q5nud7uVz_jdjw", "review_id": "moj1hZSa71pCyIaqYdle0w", "text": "I have not purchased glasses here, but I did stop by on Monday to get my current pair of glasses adjusted. I went in and was faced with a sign in sheet with no pen to sign in. Well fine, I don't like signing in anyway and I'm not technically a customer. All the shop attendants were with clients, so I stood around rather listlessly until one freed up. The wait was about 5 minutes and I'm impatient so I found that annoying. \n\nWhen my turn opened up my eye specialist was very amiable, took me back to the adjustment area and went straight to work tightening up the loose spots and checking the glasses on my face a number of times. There were no questions about where I bought the glasses and they happily provided the service free of charge.", "business_id": "S0xheIUam7rYNUI8KiWq3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0KXxuKxlspsO6CrDLgQJ-w", "review_id": "7M4nkTZoq08BIH9Srx9a3g", "text": "I had a good experience here. Got some pretty nice RayBans too. The staff-although they look dumb are not. They're actually very helpful, so my bad for making assumptions. The doctor is friendly and helpful. The sales associate also saved me a ton of money through a plethora of discounts and sales. So it's not like they try to scam you out of your money, they want you to be satisfied. \n\nI'd recommend this location for anyone in the PV Area. Nothing special about it, just what you would expect from a Lenscrafters. Much better than the one on Thunderbird though.", "business_id": "S0xheIUam7rYNUI8KiWq3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ky9pQ8AKufvZ63IxR41jGg", "review_id": "W93u06lLev8pVXsD4YhJ9g", "text": "Good selection of Rayban's... not great....but glasses in one hr is a definite plus even if I won't probably be buying my next pair of glasses for them. This particular location is very good...just needs more selection. Eat, Drink and be Merry my Friends!!!!", "business_id": "S0xheIUam7rYNUI8KiWq3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5lq4LkrviYgQ4LJNsBYHcA", "review_id": "hrc3XocS0zuYeURQIzXAyQ", "text": "Great location and a free fix for my broken nose piece even though they don't even carry the brand being fixed (Costa Del Mar.)  Combine this with a good overall selection and I'd defintely return if/when I decide to buy a new pair of sunglasses.", "business_id": "S0xheIUam7rYNUI8KiWq3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q09g5dIdYSDArnHjK2ov0Q", "review_id": "iw-2s6rIBTj5BBl_Sd5qXw", "text": "Dr. Jesse Dominguez was beyond awesome. He made me feel so comfortable and explained everything and answered all my questions. I couldn't have asked for more! He gave me contacts to try the same day and they feel amazing and are so very comfortable. Five stars for him!", "business_id": "S0xheIUam7rYNUI8KiWq3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W7Zlyvl_ZZmgkDbJaYPMMA", "review_id": "nOizdXrDZfDh6tFVemBvgQ", "text": "I go here a lot to buy eye glasses and sunglasses.  I've purchased 9 pairs of glasses from here in the past 2 years and I generally have a pretty good experience.\n\nThere was a gentleman there that use to always help me, he has moved out of state, however.  I miss him, he was great, gave honest opinions on how the glasses looked on me which is important to me.  You don't want to spend $400 on glasses and look like an idiot in the process.\n\nThere is a new girl there, she helps me a lot and I like her.  She doesn't hover too much, but doesn't ignore me either.  The doctor I meet with is great, friendly, and fast.  I can get in and out promptly.\n\nThe store carries designer frames which I like that I can get Gucci, Prada, Fendi, or any other designer there.  However I was bummed they quit selling the Chanel ones.\n\nUnder most cases my glasses have been ready in one to two hours time for ordering multiple pairs.  Only once were my glasses not available same day, because they had to order the special Ray Ban lenses elsewhere and I understood that.\n\nThe only reason I didn't give them 5 stars is because once I ordered 3 pairs of glasses.  I specifically told the desk I wanted to pick them all up at once, not drive in each time as I live on the west side of town 20 miles away.  What a waste of gas to go back 3 times for glasses.  The girl told me fine they'd be ready in 2 weeks since the lenses were being shipped from California, she marked the account, I left the store.\n\nI received a phone call 3 days later from a different store worker who told me my glasses were ready.  I asked her, all 3 pairs? She assured me yes, so I jumped in my car, drove out there, and went to get my glasses when she handed me only 1 pair of glasses.  I asked her for the other 2, and she looked at me bewildered.\n\nShe checked the account again and said oh, those aren't ready yet.  I let her know I specifically did not want to drive down here for 1 pair of glasses!  And instead of saying sorry, taking the blame, she blamed the other worker for supposedly NOT marking the account properly.  But even if that was true, I asked by phone if all 3 pairs were ready and she had told me they were.\n\nI leave, and a few days later I get a call, they are ready.  I ask again, are they ALL ready? I don't want to drive down there a 3rd time.  She assures me yes, they are ready, I remind her by phone of what happened the last time so to make sure they are really ready.  She puts me on hold, comes back, nope, not ready.  They will be ready for sure tomorrow.\n\n3 more days pass, I never received a call stating they were ready so I decide to drive down there since it's by my work.  What do you know, they were ready but no one called.  She hands me the pair I had been waiting on, and I ask for my 3rd pair.  She's questioning, what 3rd pair???  I tell her to check her computer again, there is another pair of glasses, it was the one pair that I could have walked out the store with the day I made the order but I decided not to.\n\nShe checks around, can't find them, they must not be ready yet.  I tell her check again, she does and asked a coworker whom points directly to them sitting on the shelf.\n\nThe store is great, I love it, love their prices, their options, their speed.  I just don't like this specific worker.  If she was the only person that could possibly give me customer service I'll just Stevie Wonder that $h!t and walk around blind.  I love my dog, I think she likes me to or at least she likes that feed her so I trust she won't walk me into traffic.  I'll get a fake ID that says I'm 65 and move to Sun City with the old people where I'll drive around in a golf cart running over cats and plowing into Circle K's in my oversized Cadillac.\n\nIf she quits I'll bump it to 5 stars, but because I have the misfortune to be serviced by her and other do to, it stays at  4 star.", "business_id": "S0xheIUam7rYNUI8KiWq3A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hguaB7FRZDeJoRl8hR2jKA", "review_id": "MRPcI8zzmlBefSsud2Fngg", "text": "We stayed here with some friends earlier this year for Spring Training. The hotel was pretty standard. The rooms were clean and exactly what we expected. The rooms would actually get really, really warm so we'd have the AC blasting a lot. But everything worked fine so no complaints. The staff was ok. They'll drive you around town if you tip well. Though some of the drivers seem shady because they'll ask you for a set amount of money (and it may not be cheaper than a taxi). Stick with the younger guys who let you decide how much to pay. \n\nWe ate at the Rimrock Bar & Grille which is within the hotel. Pretty good food for the price. Standard bar food (burgers, sandwiches, etc.).\n\nOriginally was going to give them 4 stars, but downgraded to 3 stars because one staff member was particularly rude to our group for no reason.", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "3JtdBvnY6Wzp22gt5zFwDg", "review_id": "DHWxO8HzW7WQII7KxNuO2g", "text": "Very close to a 4 star performance.  The shuttle was there within 4 minutes of my arriving, which was great considering it was 102 outside.  The driver was swift, amiable,  and professional, and offered the passengers an iced down bottled water upon getting in.\n\nThe hotel itself was clean and the staff great.  There was a decent fitness facility for those of us still pretending to give a shit about the status of our physique.\n\nThe shuttles run at the top and bottom of the hour, 24/7, so it's a great choice for the business traveler.", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "U-x9Hx392dea8YWdgYFiLA", "review_id": "XpoPucokL0MDdkoIFIvJ5g", "text": "This lady's showin' her age.  For a Hilton, it doesn't measure up.  The rooms are decent, the desk was friendly, the bathroom is clean and updated but it's really not much more than a Hampton.  As a Diamond HHonors member, I'm on the Executive level which helps, but not much.  The breakfast is mediocre, but free. \n\nAt $200/night (non-corporate rate), keep driving.\n\nIf it matters, I stayed at the Crown Plaza at 44th and Washington and had a very similar impression.", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HFzQ3xFlSwPlZeYkDzWwFg", "review_id": "PJb8lKc3kyABDVC6oWAtyA", "text": "Oh my gosh....I am sitting in my hotel room right now and want to SCREAM. \n\nI am paying 275.00 a night for the Presidential Suite which is very large but oh so very outdated. The fixtures are all from the late 80's how i know is because there from the same year I was born! Its horrible! The Spa was full of spiders and orange....pretty sure it was white at one point. All the fixtures in the \"wet bar\" are like a Taupe/Pink/Mauve and are squeaking soooooo loud right now! I feel like I'm on the set of Pretty Women urgggg I hated that time period! This place could be GREAT if they did some updates! \n\nSince its Thanksgiving no one is working and the High Class much praised kitchen is closed! At the friggin Hilton its closed! I could have stayed at the Ritz Carlton for less down the street but since my grandfathers High School reunion is here we figured why not....Cant be that bad I mean for crying out loud I'm used to Motel 6! \n\nThis is pretty bad! \n\nHowever what staff they have left down there is pretty nice!", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "06jGTBWhhDAJ5PXCxIq3rA", "review_id": "_nmXa8mBqfaOuPwX02NnFg", "text": "The property is a little older, but the staff keeps the place tidy and in good shape. The breakfast is on par with what you'd find at a Hampton Inn. Subpar, but I guess when it's free it's hard to knock it. Wifi in the lobby is free which is good if you want to surf while waiting for the airport shuttle, or like me, download the newspaper on your iPad while waiting for the shuttle. The gym is a joke, so unless it's your rest day, you will be disappointed. The only good thing is that they have individual TVs on the 2 treadmills that worked and also the 2 ellipticals that worked. Any other sort of working out and you're relegated to a few free weights.", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ppUPCCj5WGh9c4kG3Nf1ng", "review_id": "cZQ8-pwCbSyQI24ZfW3ReQ", "text": "I just attended a conference at this hotel and I was really happy with my stay.  I've stayed in a variety of hotels for conferences and meetings and this one for the most part was one of the better hotels I've stayed at for a conference.  \n\nMy only complaint is that high speed internet was $9.95 per day.  It seems that the more 'upscale' hotels feel they have to charge for internet where it is usually free at that lower tier hotels.\n\nMy room was clean and comfortable.  I slept well both nights I was there.  The bed was comfortable.  I liked the balcony and seating and only wish it was a bit warmer so I could have enjoyed the balcony in the AM hours with coffee.\n\nThere is in room coffee and it makes coffee by the cup, so the big to do about 'dirty' coffee makers was eliminated.  I though the in room coffee was actually pretty good.\n\nI was comfortable and well cared for and enjoyed my stay.  The food that went along with conference was abundant and the staff was friendly.  If I had to plan a small conference in Phoenix, I'd look into this hotel.  I'd also consider staying here again on a personal trip.", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ObPaX2h34Abfu_R3rcgupQ", "review_id": "pOaHQ9xeg4e-FTs9xW3HjA", "text": "For what I paid on priceline (50 a night), I think it's a great hotel in a great location.  The shuttle was very nice and the center location to Tempe, Scottsdale and spring training parks is ideal.  I would stay here again if i won another 50 dollar bid on priceline but wouldn't pay over 80 a night.\n\nOne con was the expensive internet rates, i figured most hotels just had free wifi these days.", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NiKP2TA4n2ywN991Bte14Q", "review_id": "6BQb-gHmAJaAyPT-EqA_dA", "text": "There's some big plusses, and some drawbacks to this hotel. However the short of it is that it's conveniently located, they get you to and from the airport, and it's clean! If you want more details, check them out below.\n\nPlus: \nFantastic, friendly shuttle service. They got us everywhere we needed to go (and we were a big group) and we were always on time. The guys who drive the shuttle are also really friendly and definitely make your day! Nice TVs and internet in all of the rooms. I also liked that I could get the hotel room COLD and not just cool like in most hotels. I could crank that thermostat down and the frigid air blasted all night!\n\nDrawbacks:\nWorst beds ever. I stay here a lot for work and everytime I feel like I slept on lumpy laundry. Is it soft? Yeah. But it feels like you're not sleeping on an even surface and that always makes me wake up with a crick in my neck, and back, and even sore shouders. It's not fun at all! They have both a restaurant and a bar inside. AVOID THE RESTAURANT! Renwicks is extremely expensive and not worth it at all. If you're coming in late from a flight or from whatever you're in phoenix to do, the bar is pretty good. You'll spend $10-$12 a plate, but the food is alright and you're obviously paying for the convenience.", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "XIOTsKjvbMLp-i-p-x5RvA", "review_id": "-w1cQzsUMbEtNOG5vghIhg", "text": "Close to the airport, airport shuttle, clean, comfortable but WAIT!!! What? No free wi-fi? Ethernet Cable????  $9.95 per day for internet assess?\n\nHere's the secret. The lounge offers free wi-fi and they have several big screen televisions for the daily news, sports, etc.\n\nHey- for the price and the convenience. I'd stay there again.", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eJMgz4oi9kWw0iau3NkFkQ", "review_id": "UXzmeoJX0Lqur8bFnDmi8Q", "text": "I'm so split on this place, because I kinda don't want to like it, but as a Hilton HHonors Diamond member, I get the perks that make it pretty awesome.\n\nFor example, like most other Hiltons, there isn't a complimentary breakfast.  What a dick move for an upscale hotel, right?  Well... wait wait wait HHonors member, you get exclusive access to the Executive Lounge on the 4th Floor for a lovely complimentary breakfast with eggs, potatoes, maybe some other hot foods, muffins, bagels, doughnuts, fresh coffee, juice, yogurt, and a staff member there just for you!\n\nOh, and don't forget that we have a lovely, HHonors member only evening reception with libations on the cheap and some lovely finger foods - sandwiches and such.  Relax after your long day, and partake in some CNBC or other hi-def programming on one of our HDTVs\n\nBack in your room, $9.95 for a day of Internet access?  Not so, HHonors guest!  Type in your information and we provide you 24 hours of Internet access completely gratis.  (And surprisingly, for non-free Internet access, it's not particularly fast.  I was only hitting 0.5Mb/s down)\n\nI get giving your best customers special perks, the evening reception for one, but some of these really should be perks for all guests.  I will give the Hilton Phoenix Airport a lot of credit otherwise.  The staff is incredibly friendly.  They have a complimentary shuttle that will take you to several nearby locations.  I've made a few trips to Chase Field when the shuttle drops me off and picks me back up from the 44th and Washington Valley Metro Station.\n\nThe rooms are fantastic.  Clean, well appointed (I'm sure it's those fine, European linens, Serta mattresses, and Crabtree & Evelyn soaps), HDTV in every room.  One big criticism is as of my latest trip in August 2011, they've disabled the TVs from switching to a secondary input - alas, no plugging my PlayStation 3 into an HDMI input for some gaming/movies/Netflix.  A second criticism, no mini fridge or microwave in the room.\n\nThere is an amazing fitness center.  Plenty of room, full rack of dumbbells, benches, treadmills, ellipticals, weight machine... Needless to say, it's well equipped.  The pool is also pretty big - long enough to get a few good laps in without crashing into kids.\n\nThe price on this place is always reasonable, especially compared to other hotels of its caliber in the area.  I still prefer the Doubletree up the road, but for the price, this is a decent choice if you have an HHonors membership.  Otherwise, I'd suggest trying someplace else.", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jKhxJzNF1A78YIW4gw-9pQ", "review_id": "EmLB1N6w7iIAOS7gMj6UDw", "text": "We stayed here the night before we flew back to DC.  It was located close to the airport and had a shuttle that was free.  The hotel was nice but we had neighbors from \"hell\".  They came in late, slammed doors, turned the TV up loud, slammed doors early in the am (4:30 or so).  What can I say....  it was a \"free night\" with points.  The bed was comfortable and the room was cool.\n\nThere are no restaurants close by but we did eat at the restaurant at the hotel and the food was surprising very good.  The meal I ordered was on the \"happy hour menu\" and was basically half price.", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BbqGQVEfIMENpjnWx4emBw", "review_id": "pwWnx6YyGfq3JU7iVkUUcA", "text": "A sad homage to the Hilton name.  $9.95 for 24 hours of .5 meg internet connection was the straw that broke the camels back.  Noisy air conditioning, a funny smell, analog cable on beautiful HD TVs. Everything done half-way.  The only saving grace to this stay is the free parking and shuttle service to the airport. Even at the discounted rate we paid, not super satisfied.", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "11ujwHIIEyLNIBcHdj2ypg", "review_id": "O86O3eFBTYAmrYgXsWnK7A", "text": "Stayed here last weekend and overall, I was impressed.\n\n1. the price--paid $50/night on priceline. After taxes, it was $123 for 2 nights\n2. Staff-front desk personnel was very friendly and nice\n3. shuttle-they have a shuttle to the airport directly every 30 minutes\n4. nicely kept room and room service\n\nminus one star--bathroom was too small, but for the price, I shouldn't complain. I had a good view of the pool and a balcony. \n\nWould definitely return again.", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rgrECAY_EZ_xFdSx6CGfvQ", "review_id": "Eip2JsvGXzGfjm4O1uE7gw", "text": "This is a review for their seminar facilities and not the actual hotel portion. I was here recently for an industry seminar which was held in the Amphitheatre room. I was actually very impressed by the seating which was stadium style it made it easy to see the speaker but apparently the sound system is difficult to work as they had to bring tech support in several times throughout the seminar. It was also quite chilly in the seminar room- but that's kind of expected at these things.\n\nMost of the buffet food was mediocre but the pasta was a stand out (although it's hard to mess up pasta). They also served a vanilla-lemon cake that was coated lightly with coconut... of all the things to serve at a seminar coconut?! I would've loved a plain little cake. I must say though the location is something I absolutely love. Easy to get to and easy to park.", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R0kqmv0FsYKdz8w-Fe2IgQ", "review_id": "qLA8V6seYwtZXPMhu0oHBw", "text": "I don't know what I like better about this hotel: The artwork which would make the creatures from Stephen King's nightmares seek PTSD therapy, or the fact that my room smells like someone set fire to a used diaper. \n\nNext trip to Phoenix, I shall be staying anywhere else.", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oum6xTcsVSIXAEO9qb8CRg", "review_id": "8SYtqrO0jEsrj-5rgVSB4A", "text": "This review is for the staff that I dealt with at the Hilton Phoenix Airport. I contacted the hotel last week to obtain a copy of a receipt. I spoke to a gentleman by the name of Cisco who answered the main phone line. He was over and above a very helpful, professional and kind person who ensured that I got in touch with the correct people to get the information I needed very quickly. It's rare to see wonderful customer service like that these days, so I truly appreciate it.", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D6wyHBlGQCdow5Bx9Y2DrQ", "review_id": "WZK7izGWVnwzp7xy9AADlg", "text": "Just got home from a weekend stay here for spring training and really liked this place! Rental car on site,cool bar with good food and nice beer selection! Room was big and comfy! Wife and I will be back next spring training for sure! Oh-pool is heated and open 24/7 !!!!!", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sznEGyc5BVIgao8B9k_eXA", "review_id": "txA5Tvanx9q2lEdffv6qHA", "text": "Only stayed one day but was great. Lemon water in the lobby a plus in this phx heat.", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fstp8DKXBI0jvg5rieKQVg", "review_id": "gCXeaWybVLFSznQG6d_2ug", "text": "The corporate rate we have in the summer cannot be beat and the concierge lounge for diamond members is stellar!  The rooms have been updated and are comparable to updated Hiltons.  I love its' proximity to the airport and location for me to get to work.\nThe only reason why I don't give this place a 5th star, is for location.  There isn't a running path from its door and I haven't been able to find a restaurant that suits my fancy in the nearby vicinity (though I haven't tried the restaurant in the hotel either).  This location and quality cannot compare with the hotels on Camelback.\nI will stay here again in the future, but in the meantime, I am going to try out some other Phoenix hotels..", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hQhkAuCP7Bks4y5f8fxnTg", "review_id": "maO8ueov9hB3WvSawVGs3g", "text": "Bug in my veggie sandwich from the bar :(", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PXupJfmG7QAbzOaNTK4wkw", "review_id": "e4rPuz-J_MP5mcv_p7_SoQ", "text": "this place sucks !  first of all it's located in an Industrial area, and the flight path for Sky Harbor Airport, so you hear planes landing and taking off all night long. NO restaurants anywhere nearby, the hotel stinks like cigarettes and they CHARGE EXTRA for internet service ! No refrigerators! and when we checked in the guy says, the elevator is near the shop and that's about it, but he FAILED to tell us that our room was further than a football field away !  They SHOULD have told us to drive around and park near the OTHER entrance it would have been closer to our room, which SUCKED anyway ! I wanted to immediately check out and go somewhere cheaper and better with FREE wi-fi , but the person I was with is kind of lazy so I HAD to stick the night out there..  But I'll tell you the happiest I was, is when we got the hell out of there !  ohh almost forgot,,  NO exhaust fan in the bathroom, so when you take a dump or a shower , you either fog up the place or stink up your room !!\nand it was a rip-off on price !  there are MUCH better places in the phx area that have all the amenities INCLUDING FREE WI-FI  .. AVOID this dump !", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MuncJ_BzgD8OZQ42EWIEcQ", "review_id": "SUOOIJ6-W0ugnwQ8EN2Upg", "text": "We stayed at this Hilton property for one night on our way out of Arizona after a wedding. We picked the location because they offer a free airport shuttle and were close by (we had a super early flight out the day after check-in). The staff were very friendly, they were able to accommodate a last minute request for a room with 2 beds, versus the 1 king bed we had booked with no issues. The price was excellent, just over $100 for the room after tax, and the concierge level floor was very good, they had great appetizers, happy hour priced drinks and free softdrinks. The room we had was very clean, and was a fine size. The bathroom was a bit small but also very clean with good amenities. It wasn't anything extraordinary however for the price I was very pleased. The restaurant on site was good, fairly quick service decent prices and good food. The pool area was very well kept, pool towels were well stocked and the ground are large enough that its not crowded. If a person was staying here as a tourist to see the area, I don't know if it would be the best location just for getting around, but if you had a car it would be fine! For the price and the location as well as the services, I was very impressed. I would definitely stay here again!", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RDLm_FiTm5mp79Zee2cEWg", "review_id": "Quztfc3HJnjdwhcm3hePzA", "text": "Great staff but thin walls. Woke up thinking there was someone in the room and it was the person next door talking in a normal voice.  It is a good thing most of the guest are business people and too tired and the end of the day to stay up past 10.  The staff is the strength of this hotel.  University is a busy street so make sure you take the \"backway\" out of the hotel to catch the light if you want to go east.", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9TfdFcznr97_VasgWize_g", "review_id": "428AeooeEnHW549A4hH_Eg", "text": "Stayed here for work (2ni/Std Queen Rm, 4th Floor). Great service, pretty good bar & grill inside hotel (Rimrock). Easy to get to with free shuttle from airport, just call. \n\nI walked off the plane and was in the room in 20 minutes, pretty convenient.", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xs9VU7p63irOWRddbK_Giw", "review_id": "j30ut64fU6OsHHrdBUgEag", "text": "Seriously...a great hotel, has a ton of amenities, but NO WiFi in the rooms?!?! are you serious??\n\nThe gym is quality, the restaurants are passable, but -1 star for no free WiFi, what is this?? 2009???", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NDp84JNAeWkzkDEfyktHTQ", "review_id": "5-4Z6al5BJ7Z_9xD0CXQ7g", "text": "Nice hotel for a one night business stay. Very convinent to airport. Walls are paper thin. No WiFi in rooms??!!", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eGB-PmnyJ03eVNxaGUXTqw", "review_id": "N6iXUrSW787gbX5x9gnn1Q", "text": "I didn't have high expectation coming here knowing it's an airport hotel.  Truth be told I wouldn't have booked a room if it weren't for the convenient location to the Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon.  We arrived to check in on Saturday evening.  We were \"upgraded\" to a room on the Hilton Honor's level, but probably because the place is completely booked up.  The room on the HH level comes with the same amenities as the regular level.  However, we received the following unexpected bonuses: 2 breakfast vouchers, a $5 off coupon to the bar/restaurant, and 2 drinks with appetizers vouchers.  \n\nThe front desk didn't seem too welcoming, but I'll let that one slide since he gave us freebies.  The room is pretty good in size with space for a couch and desk.  I thought it was clean, and I felt comfortable resting my body there for a night.  The only thing that irked me about the room is the lack of ventilation in the bathroom.  The smoke detector came on 10 minutes after I had taken a shower.  We tried calling the front desk for help, but no one answered the phone.  The neighbors came out to see what's going on.  I had to open up the patio door and luckily the alarm went off after five minutes.  No other fiasco encountered after that.\n\nThere is not much going on, especially walking distance around the hotel.  But if you have a car, I would highly suggest checking out Cornish Pasty Co. (http://www.yelp.com/biz/cornish-pasty-company-tempe#hrid:GP2bQkUnrTR7UYrexM4kBA) about 2 miles away.  You can thank me later.  We stopped by the restaurant before leaving AZ to take advantage of our free vouchers. They were taking down the breakfast buffet and the whole restaurant was closing down. The nice lady in charge told us we can still redeem our vouchers over at the lunch side of the restaurant, or they can still make us breakfast if we wanted.  I was the pain that picked breakfast, and they served us even though we were the only ones there. Great service indeed.  \n\nI wouldn't mind staying there again if I had a race to run.  But I don't suggest going there if you're looking to stay in an area with a nightlife.", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RTwuP9OtmJvMm91wuzxGSQ", "review_id": "xcFxE_K1eQ0v0aNbQ1HPfw", "text": "I enjoyed my stay here. The hotel was near the airport and very affordable. I was a distressed traveler and got a reduced rate via the airline for $50. The room was clean and relatively modern. The staff were all very friendly. I enjoyed the breakfast which was more than the standard continental breakfast. I would definitely stay there again if I was in Phoenix.", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WW-fF1nFpMS57c7wPg365g", "review_id": "NRzvgn0rO9M15LEp1EKXFw", "text": "Not Hilton quality!! Rooms are extremely noisy and seem not up to par. Could hear conversations next door as the walls appear to be paper thin. Shower also had very little pressure. Would not stay here if I had a choice.", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ekh5NSTk4_8fc9dNOemuLw", "review_id": "nS6unzktAEq4iFlEuccCTQ", "text": "The hotel itself was exactly what I expected given price and description. Where this place really sets itself apart is the shuttle service. The shuttle's primary purpose is to pick up from and drop off at the airport, but they gladly chauffeured me and my girlfriend all around Phoenix and Tempe (anywhere within a 5-mile radius of the hotel). This included free transportation to and from Tempe Diablo Stadium, the light rail station that goes to Chase Field and downtown Phoenix, and Mill Ave, the restaurant and bar hotspot in downtown Tempe across the street from ASU. Everywhere we wanted to go during our stay, they were happy to drive us. Saved a ton of $ that would have been used on taxis and it was incredibly convenient thanks to the wonderfully accommodating staff.", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ExipwmneCQGPRtSZ--baVw", "review_id": "hDF_xRAx2fp5xPH5pSxQ7A", "text": "This is a pretty nice and clean hotel.  The room decor was a bit out dated but overall the whole property is well maintained.  The gym, pool, and lobby are very nice and inviting.  The beds and pillows were very comfortable too.", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "59pVYStY0yKpRmODFIfDww", "review_id": "xHOwxitU4depqzl1U5Z9Zg", "text": "Pretty decent hotel. The lobby looks clean with a good decoration. The room was pretty nice. But WIFI is a bit hard to find here!!", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "87LHI7oLD52Rm4IC9ZsHkQ", "review_id": "03ts2smgd4Bpr9mJDNdJfw", "text": "The room and staff were great.  Great room, clean and up to date. The restaurant there is anything but good. It is mediocre at best and very overpriced.  I got a Ruben sandwhich which I had to spit out- seriously.  It was thick meat and undercooked and grizzly. Awful. I have no taste of Russian dressing.  Room great... Food is horrid.", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7snGRYnFWuV5NgtGShWTQQ", "review_id": "LaGNaBiTw7pSdWVmiGrzdg", "text": "We got a deal through Priceline to stay at the Hilton Phoenix Airport hotel. When my boyfriend and I arrived early, we were asked to wait to check in at the guaranteed 3:00pm time. \n\nThe Oregon State University football team was apparently also staying there and refused to check out on time. Finally at 5:00 the team left and the housekeepers quickly turned over our room. \n\nThe manager was extremely kind and efficient. She got us into a room with a king bed, two complimentary appetizers and complimentary internet access. \n\nThe room is pleasant, nothing exceptional but very clean and comfortable. There is a restaurant within the hotel we are going to try tonight. A small pool and hot tub is outside in a courtyard. \n\nMy only complaints about this place have nothing to do with the hotel itself. The people on the OSU team overstayed their welcome and the people who are here at the moment are being loud and obnoxious in the pool area. Otherwise if you need a place to stay near the Phoenix airport, this would be a nice stay for you.\n\nGreat staff, comfortable, clean and affordable. Complimentary airport shuttles are always nice.", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mLIMfJRCThNX5o_mAofYYw", "review_id": "wCkbOZQR3UP9JiZLtszkZQ", "text": "This is a dilapidated pile of horse caca.  It's old baby.  Really old!\n\nIf you don't travel often and rarely stay in hotels, you won't notice how bad this place is.\n\nHowever for you business travelers and especially you Hhonors Diamond members, you'll leave wondering how this hotel retains it's Hilton status!\n\nI mean COME ON.  In the Hilton family, only Waldorf-Astoria is supposedly superior to a Hilton branded property.  I suspect that this hotel is owned by a franchisee and not Hilton Group.  It's so poorly managed it's laughable.\n\nI wandered in unsuspecting but questioned the landscaping outside as I passed by.  The bark in the landscaped areas was almost completely gone and what was left was so badly faded and destroyed by the sun it should be removed.  Bare dirt would look better.  Or better yet, put in some landscape rock.\n\nThe lobby, upon first glance, appears clean and modern.  However, since my check in took over 20 minutes due to the 'trainee' assigned to me, I had time to look around.  A lot of repair work needed to walls, carpet, tile, etc.\n\nOne of the elevator doors was severely dented... as if kicked in by an unruly bar patron from the lobby restaurant.\n\nMy room was OLD!  The bathroom is old school TINY and barely enough room for one person.  The door to the bathroom covers 3/4 of the shower so maneuvering around is difficult and can be dangerous getting out of the shower.\n\nOne good thing about these old hotels is PLENTY of shower pressure and water volume.  Hot water in the morning remains limited.  Shower early!\n\nThe room is scuffed up pretty good and could use new wall paper and a paint job.\n\nDresser drawers slide open and will not remain closed.  Having to use the bathroom in the middle of night and running into an open drawer is extremely frustrating.  Especially when it happens a 2nd time.\n\nNewspaper outside the door in the morning a nice touch as many Hilton properties have quit doing this.\n\nAirport shuttle runs every half hour.  Don't be alarmed if you wander out their early to find 30 people seemingly waiting on the shuttle.  They scoot people back and forth to the University of Phoenix campus at about 20 after the hour in the morning.  A surly, overweight retiree who only speaks in grunts and barks will be happy to tell you how stupid you are for trying to board the shuttle to the college instead of waiting 10 minutes for the airport shuttle.\n\nThe nice thing was when he returned to take me to airport.  More grunts of dissatisfaction when I responded with \"Terminal 2\" to his question \"Which airlines\"?  I knew right then I was going to save a few dollars in tip money when he dropped me off.\n\nThere's 5 Hilton properties surrounding the Phoenix airport.  All of them are better than this one.\n\nAVOID!", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "D_k8pD28LKl_exD4JOUp1g", "review_id": "C0zMaSI720opKysgVDXBBQ", "text": "Purchased a deal through Expedia and was EXTREMELY disappointed with my stay here!! Do yourself a favor and AVOID this hotel. You are better off staying at a Motel 6. \nUpon checking in, it seemed as though Expedia had messed up in this case. I had made reservations for 2 beds but had one bed which was not the hotels fault, and the guy at the front changed right away... 5 stars for this. When going into the room, I had noticed an empty half-and-half and an old water bottle by the bed. At this point we were way too tired to care or complain about this. The next morning I had found out that I only had breakfast for 2 which I had for singed up for 4 on Expedia. The manager at the restaurant took care of this for the first morning after they had embarrassed me in front of my guests, but our amazing waiter Ron made up for this so Ron gets 5 stars. We got back to the hotel room and I had not noticed this before but the blanket was stained!! So gross so at this point I had enough. I had called Expedia which they told me to make a complaint with the hotel and then went down to speak to the manager, Jackie. Jackie had a \"wonderful resolution\", she told me I can call Expedia and ask them to relocate me! Seriously?!!! And this is at a Hilton?!! Great customer service....I seriously don't know why this woman went into a career in hospitality but obviously should not be in this line of work. In conclusion, I have realized that Hilton's standards have gone down the toilet and to stay away from this hotel at all costs. The only redeeming part was our waiter Ron.", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lv5tOyb0mDk9musA5zlO9A", "review_id": "mtrlg1sjluo8eD5SKm4Dpg", "text": "Been calling for the last 30 minutes to find a family member that is residing there with no answer. Not what I expect and highly disappointed.", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D_k8pD28LKl_exD4JOUp1g", "review_id": "lkeavZNJOzdD0GnVnPk5-A", "text": "So, after putting in a complaint with Hilton, I received an email back basically blaming Expedia. My email only briefly mentioned the confusion with the continental breakfast but mostly described the filthy room, and the way the manager handled my stay. I sent an email back on 12/23/13 explaining all the complaints I really had with the hotel and never heard back! Great way to stay on top of their customer service! Well on a positive note, at least I know not to even consider a Hilton as a venue for my wedding... or as a hotel choice EVER", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pk9DbYTH3mrDRmmjvMq72w", "review_id": "A-HAb7obj9Z2u7aE3QYhCA", "text": "Let's be honest: Airport hotels reek of desperation.  No one stays in an airport hotel unless they have to.\n\nHowever, the Hilton Phoenix airport can barely be called a Hilton.  \n\n1) It is in the middle of nowhere.  I hope you like mediocre, fatty, fried food because that's all you are going to get unless you take a cab.  The two hotel restaurants have very limited menus. If you have to stay here, eat at the airport first. \n\n2) The room is old.  Furnishings look like dogs have gnawed on them for a while.  The padding under the lamps is gray from dust.  \n\n3) The bathroom was clean but it had paint peeling.  What Hilton do you know of has peeling paint?\n\n4) All of that for $133 a night.\n\nI was too tired to complain and honestly don't think other rooms were any better.  In my desperation for a place to sleep after my flight was cancelled, the hotel was okay.  But I wouldn't stay there again.", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PFjxPa7tLumf-Ds_e9Vy5Q", "review_id": "nIfn6yepTMaKQ4hH9kKLBw", "text": "This hotel is old and needs to be updated, I stayed in a room over the staff work shop and it was very loud. Beware this hotel is near nothing if your lucky you can get a shuttle but be prepared to shell out some$$ for a cab ride back.. After complaining to the front desk they did give me some extra Hilton point  but it still cost me $139.00 a night", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SNNNM1JrbfOXTUBZVJks-g", "review_id": "1bWjpPpg5P9yxZnPeq72Cg", "text": "The room was clean, and attractive. The person at the front desk was very friendly and helpful. They have a service where they will take Hertz car rentals back for you, which was very convenient. \n\nI am giving this hotel two stars though because they charge $10 per day for WiFi, which is a disgrace! Last night I stayed in a La Quinta Inn, which cost one third as much as this Hilton does, and they knew that WiFi is supposed to be included in the room charge, the same way that a TV connection and running water are included in the room cost. Hilton needs to get its act together; because this is pathetic.", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lphLzE-uA_4tMkJpNUw-3g", "review_id": "oDfp-unWUdc9Nmjo_yE99Q", "text": "We stayed at the Hilton Phoenix Airport hotel for one night on our way back to Philadelphia from Hawaii. We weren't planning on staying over in Phoenix, but with many flights getting canceled due to the snow in Philly, we decided to delay our flight and spend the night. \n\nWe just spent a wonderful week at the Hilton Waikoloa, and my husband stays in Hiltons for work several days each month-- so we really trust the Hilton brand. Sadly, however, our experience at the Hilton Phoenix Airport hotel was an exception. We were quite surprised by the poor quality of the hotel all around. \n\nFirst, our flight arrived at 9 AM, so we knew we had several hours until our room would be ready. We asked the front desk if we could check in early (before 3), and they said that they would try to have a room ready early but that there would be a charge for early check in. We realize that there is probably a policy that states we should be charged for early check-in, but we have never, at other Hilton properties, been told we had to pay extra for that. We elected not to pay extra, and as there is nothing really in walking distance, we spent the morning and early afternoon in the common space of the hotel. There is an outdoor patio/pool space that has the potential to be very nice.\n\nHowever, the hotel property is dated, and is not kept up. Some examples of things that made us cringe: There were drink cups left laying around for the entire day, there was a big pile of cigarette butts sitting on top of one of the umbrellas by the pool (see picture), the room, when we eventually got it, smelled like bad body odor, there were (ketchup? coffee? blood?) stains splattered on the curtains in the hotel room (see picture), and the balcony facing the freeway and parking lot was tiny without enough room to sit. One of the worst -- the toilet seat in the bathroom was way too small for the toilet (see picture), so needless to say, it was not an enjoyable experience for me to go in to use the toilet after the boys in the family had used it and got the rim of the toilet dirty. The toilet was not even properly attached to the wall so the whole toilet would rock and bang against the wall when someone sat down. \n\nI had a terrible night's sleep because every time someone on the hall closed the door to their hotel room or the executive lounge, the whole wall shook and the sound echoed loudly down the hall. \n\nThe pool was nice for the kids to play in, but the hot tub was broken. \n\nThe wireless internet was so slow (slower than dial-up), it was hardly worth my time to sit there and wait for it to load anything.\n\nThe executive lounge was average, with a nice sitting area and TVs. The food was below average-- lacking in variety, and the service was grouchy. The internet on the computers  was not working the entire time we were there, so no chance to print boarding passes.\n\nThere is nothing within walking distance besides a bunch of other hotels.\n\nWe ate at Rennick's restaurant, with some eager anticipation because we were hungry and the menu looked decent, and it was our only option. We sat outside in the lovely and peaceful courtyard by the fountain. The waitress was very earnest and sweet. I ordered a Tuna MELT with sweet potato fries. Everything on the plate was cold, though the plate was warm. There was a sprinkle of cheese on the top that looked like it was broiled for 20 seconds to brown, but even that was cold. I asked the waitress to have them re-heat the sandwich, and maybe put a little more cheese on the top. She returned with the cold sandwich and cold fries. She told me that the chef said 'that's how the sandwich is supposed to be'. She even came out with another waitress that affirmed that the tuna melt is supposed to be cold: \"it's a tuna salad and comes cold\". I pointed out that my fries were cold. The waitress reached over and grabbed one from my plate and said \"yeah, it is cold! I'm sorry.\" She came back later and said that the manager was running to a meeting but would take 10% off for me 'for the inconvenience.' I would have rather had some warm food! I tried to be a good sport and eat it, but it was unappetizing so I left it uneaten. Having to (mostly) pay for the food I did not eat, with not even a token attempt from the restaurant to try and fix it or get me something I liked? Total let down.\n\nThe best part of our experience at this hotel was the transportation to/from the airport. Both of the drivers were prompt, courteous and helpful.\n\nI'm sad to report all these issues with this hotel that are clearly inconsistent with the Hilton brand. I was disappointed to say the least, and I hope that Hilton will do something to bring this hotel up to par.", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3e-aht5h4MeFJLeX14py7g", "review_id": "IL5CUJCdihG3ArmUStQx2w", "text": "Hotel has seen better days, but is close to airport and offers a free shuttle. In addition, can leave Hertz rental cars in parking lot and Hertz will pick it up in the am. This saved me quite a bit of time. No free wifi in the rooms (in lobby and restaurants only) and rate didn't include breakfast. Kids liked the outdoor pool. Functional, but not enjoyable.", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AiJPi3CRgvwd8-8r42nRFg", "review_id": "GmARr3U6vbXrzGcCSm_okQ", "text": "Main Pro: We stayed here for Spring Training, so the location of the hotel was great for visiting different stadiums. \n\nMajor Con: The Internet (both WiFi and Ethernet) was a complete and utter joke. I was forced to pay $10 for 24 hours of access. In addition, the speeds were slower than turtles (think of the commercials). This is an issue that needs to be addressed immediately; I hope the hotel management hears this message loud and clear.", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0QKlsp50ks1Oqpp5XldcOA", "review_id": "Vp4e8jJD9V7I_w7nOI2JJA", "text": "As a Hilton Diamond Member, I have spent my last stay at this hotel. I have trie to stay loyal but I must move on, and I will. Two nights in a row, poor service in the restaurant has forced me to leave and go out to dinner elsewhere last night and I even tried tonight and again after waiting over twenty minute, I came to my room without eating. I left a message for Rosa but to no avail, she never returned my call.\n\nThe safe in the room doesn't work, the dresser has bubbles on the top and the shower leaks consistently.\n\nThere are better places to stay and I will find it, even if I have to choose a Marriott. I am disappointed but you have the right to know.", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TXn9TpiP8FUoHGY0ZWFfPA", "review_id": "tnJvVHcSP85sQxG8naJbPw", "text": "I don't normally stay near the airport but this time I did. My check in was smooth. My room is really nice. My bed is super comfy. Everything one can expect in a Hilton. \n\nThe only downside, no quality restaurants nearby.  But if you have a rental car, its no big deal.", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6Ng8Vxw_JD-f1Hyo3g3ufg", "review_id": "Xqn_BJrsrlIU_b2t1kzUkw", "text": "Nice comfy big rooms soft pillows only thing they don't have is a refrigerator in the room;  doesn't Have a microwave in the room, the bar downstairs is really good nice drinks excellent food try the chicken quesadilla or the steak tacos! I definitely say here once again and I would suggest to others. Nice & friendly staff", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "33PIBvUz4dK9zk9Ptiddig", "review_id": "Mkj7h5giUpJa1RbTecshNw", "text": "Only 3 1/2 stars for this hilton location:  I so wanted this to be a stellar review for our once much loved hilton brand, but it's highly mixed.  Typically we enjoy our stays at various hilton properties - for they have earned our appreciation and ratings through the years of corporate stays as working professionals.  \n\nSadly this location fell short of the high standards the hilton brand has set.\n\nWe stopped of in Phoenix for a day on our way home from a Sedona retreat.\n\nTired and hungry, we were picked up at the airport by the shuttle driver promptly and quick deposited at the hilton airport Phoenix location.\n(Good driver and prompt transport, which we both appreciated ).\n\nThe reception staff were prompt and courteous, w rapid checkin and bottled water to ease our parched throats due to the outdoor 106 degree temperature.\n\nThe Hilton hotel staffs across the board have been exemplary in Arizona - but this location has a very dated, tired decor and is need of a facelift.  The carpet leading to our room was faded and worn in places.\n\nOnce we arrive in our room, we learned our lovely balcony view overlooked the noisy freeway and parking lot and we could barely stand on it - though we wouldn't want to, given the view.  No help for that since this is a location at the airport, which we both understood.\n\nThere was also an odd, unpleasant smell in the room which dissipated eventually (though it was more resigning ourselves to the odor since we were just too tired to repack and move).\n\nWe left our bags and went down for a meal, only to learn the main restaurant was closed on Sunday afternoon at 5 pm and we could only eat in the loud and noisy sports grill, so we did.\n\nLiz our server was wonderful and would do well in a 5 star restaurant w impeccable service.  The food had good points as well as poor.  My bacon grilled chicken wrap was excellent, the steak fries accompanying it were large and underdone while my husbands steak tacos were so- so.\n\nWe turned in early due to our exhaustion and woke incredibly early, so had room service. (Very unusual for us since we are out and about early).  Rick our waiter was prompt,  bringing fresh toast due to a mishap in the kitchen, and soy milk for the coffee.\n\nUnfortunately the coffee was lukewarm (barely) and the toast, despite dressing it up w real butter and strawberry preserves, barely warm despite being brought promptly to us.\n\nThe bed was decent, but not the lovely comfort bed we expected from the Hilton brand.  The temperature was off in the room despite being set at its coolest setting, it was still quite warm, almost uncomfortably so.\n\nThis is definitely a mixed review - fantastic service and mentioned staff worthy of a 5 star resort while downgraded drastically w the decor of a dated decades past.  Food also a mixed bag, I don't think we will return to this location.", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0QKlsp50ks1Oqpp5XldcOA", "review_id": "u9zFx-yHEzJvih9Vydh0Aw", "text": "I consider myself a fair individual and I have since been contacted by the manager of the hotel and the food and beverage manager and am more than satisfied on how they solved my concerns. I am staying here the next time I come to Phoenix and will post after my stay there to let you know how it goes! Right now, feeling good!", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eg2vtwnEH8aq3csdRUBRKg", "review_id": "evaK5Z1mrPqAcBAICQSTxw", "text": "I usually like Hilton chain hotels which is why I'm a devoted Hilton honors program member. But I was not too impressed with this location. I was in for business and although the front desk was nice enough, the room smelled like cigarettes (it was non smoking) and the need was uncomfortable (lumpy). I asked to move to another room and it still smelled like cigarettes :( When I brought it up to the concierge, she replied that there was nothing she can do although the staff agreed it smelled like cigarettes in the room. The room was clean in appearance however. There were no signs of bed bugs (you should always check no matter where you stay) and the sheets had been changed. Unfortunately, other patrons have abused the no smoking policy and ruined it for us non smokers. But the, \"I'm sorry there is nothing I can do although I can smell it\" reply really disappointed me. Free parking however. WiFi is not free but there is a business office with slow Internet.", "business_id": "KnRRMCqQQqlyMphif6cTaA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qWBoR2nrFGC1zrD7IWBAfg", "review_id": "yOX86Cxhy7ad3VTfS_ZniA", "text": "We got off to rocky start, but the folks over at Complete Marine came through in the end. Thanks for sticking with it!", "business_id": "nNy7n2SlClzwVbRjGDJQdQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NZMxCknRiMVFmngw2gD8kA", "review_id": "09ma7KFMV8NhrxNVfvnAEA", "text": "Not very happy with complete marine  went in looking for a steering system for my pontoon project  bought a rack system steering kit and had to pick it up from marine wholesale like 5 miles away when I got the  package it was one that they have in there   Catalog for $159. And I was charged $199 plus tax ,went back to complete marine, they said they could get the same product but they'ed have to order it from California and I would have to pay shipping ! not sure why they can't honor the catalog price !  \nDoesn't seem right to me!\n$40 mistake on my part \nLost customer for them.", "business_id": "nNy7n2SlClzwVbRjGDJQdQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mMHiCJiDL_H4tOpVkfGdAQ", "review_id": "ujMbOFiGO6xg-DO4ImUhzQ", "text": "We bought  Bayliner from Complete Marine and it has been a good experience. Larry, our salesman was great, and Lee who went to Bartlett Lake with us is very knowledgeable  and patient. We decided it would be best if  Idrove the truck, and my husband drove the boat when we put it in the water. Lee was wonderful in showing us how . The other dealers didn't seem to care if we bought a boat or not, but we felt welcome at Complete. 5 stars for Complete!", "business_id": "nNy7n2SlClzwVbRjGDJQdQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UwPFMczpbjQyQ54nrS_ZHA", "review_id": "5aJ70ZE70LWTShXeAJcPrg", "text": "I've purchased boats in the past, as well as cars, both new and used.  I can't say I've had a better experience than what I received at Complete Marine.  Larry was the sales person and he took care of everything for us, acting as our POC for trade-in, paperwork, and service.  This dealership also allowed a \"lake test\" of a used boat and worked with the schedule of when I was available.  I would recommend anyone shopping for a new or used boat start with Complete Marine.  You won't need to visit anywhere else to find a great customer experience.", "business_id": "nNy7n2SlClzwVbRjGDJQdQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rjJJ8QQg-eqb7mgMxArgBA", "review_id": "8erzIWUXpC3MaBrAkkzZWQ", "text": "I was in Phoenix on a business trip with 3 fellow workers this is where the company booked us since the Hilton was full. \n\nWell to start, the lobby and restaurant are under construction at this time. I'm sure it would have been alot better once that is completed. I didn' t get the roach roommate the other reviewer had, and would say it was cleaned well enough daily. \n\nThe breakfast is served from 7-10 each morning and is much better than many free ones I have seen. Coffee, juice, milk, fresh fruits, cereals, bagels, breads and toaster to use, oatmeal and one morning even had waffle you could cook. \n\nVery average at this time.", "business_id": "NLKjSOHL4F6yQQooc6JbyA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Eu2HjH4vS1VpwREBVwTmjw", "review_id": "TrnUMOutyoS3CoGwBW8c9A", "text": "Conveniently located near the airport. Nice lobby...free internet, coffee & prints, friendly staff ...5 stars to Chandler...offered a shuttle ride to downtown Tempe and prompt pick up too.", "business_id": "NLKjSOHL4F6yQQooc6JbyA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CVB7vI0anHADHuJAOvedkg", "review_id": "xau2lKhvLye6Se1tIz5vmQ", "text": "This is probably the best Courtyard that I've ever stayed at and I've been to quite a few.  This was place was remodeled within the past year or so and they've really taken Courtyard up a level in terms of quality.  Here's the highlights:\n\n* They have finally added a bar to the lobby area as well as a small restaurant that serves some pretty good food.  For people like me who prefer to stay in after a long day working on the road, I was absolutely thrilled that they've made these additions.  You can also take the food / drinks back to the room with you, as I don't believe they have room service yet.\n\n* The lobby area in general is nicely furnished with lots of comfy seats and a few computers with Internet access and printing.\n\n* The courtyard has a nice outdoor pool and a bunch more chairs for hanging out and relaxing.\n\n* The Market is still there with snacks and beverages available 24/7, with beer and wine sold until 4 AM at this location.\n\nMy only complaint about this place was the speed of the wi-fi.  Granted it's free but it was embarrassingly slow.  I couldn't even play a video on YouTube at the lowest quality setting without it constantly having to pause and rebuffer.  I ended up hooking my laptop up to my Droid X smartphone and using it as a modem and speed there was considerably faster.  Hopefully this gets improved sometime soon.", "business_id": "NLKjSOHL4F6yQQooc6JbyA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rziiAcLtiUzwK2HGvyNeSg", "review_id": "5w4fs4ijh4EZdLxcsJE4Tg", "text": "The hotel is up to date and the staff is extremely friendly. The hotel is close to ASU, which means it's close to places to eat and things to do, as lomg as you are willing to drive. \n\nThe on site restaurant is pretty good, the downside is that they do not deliver to rooms. It is possible to call down and order dinner for pick up.", "business_id": "NLKjSOHL4F6yQQooc6JbyA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TLqpGt2lyjKimrT8rNzvNg", "review_id": "o91IITWD0r0fWVdOoneZcQ", "text": "This is my regular stop on my way back home.  I always feel safe and am grateful for the shuttle as I like to return my rental car the night before as I always take the earliest flight back to the East Coast and dont want to monkey with returning the car at 4 am.\n\nThe rooms are clean and updated and the restaurant has some quick choices if I forgot to grab something before returning the car.", "business_id": "NLKjSOHL4F6yQQooc6JbyA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ESNUEr2Ex3eU3diQvQWILQ", "review_id": "Btga6MOfR_xPFo6Sg3DfbA", "text": "The Courtyard Phoenix Airport is a really nice hotel. It has modern furnishings and decorations throughout. The hotel itself is very clean. The staff was friendly and helpful.  We stayed here after missing a connecting flight and had a very pleasant stay.", "business_id": "NLKjSOHL4F6yQQooc6JbyA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bLjKUuAvdx7wbp6arixUfg", "review_id": "yfhYWI14evsZE6O3ixVeug", "text": "Hotel\n\nNeeding a centralized place to crash with some members of my group, we chose the Courtyard Phoenix.\n\nI tend to prefer the Hyatt chain but Marriott is usually my second choice.  The place was affordable and check in was a breeze.\n\nRoom was good- not outstanding, but good.  Specifically the bathroom sink was barely draining and the air/heat unit came on with such a loud bang that it woke my ass more than once.\n\nBed was comfy and the free wifi was speedy enough - so no complaints there.\n\nAll in all a good experience save for the exceptions above.\n\nFriendly help all around the place too.\n\nParking all around.", "business_id": "NLKjSOHL4F6yQQooc6JbyA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lrQfSNnNMw3C90WowGVUnQ", "review_id": "Q8feaywUKuuBjhmXoEVZnQ", "text": "You can write the same review about this hotel that you can about any of the refreshed Courtyards. Very good hotel. Close to the airport. Great service.", "business_id": "NLKjSOHL4F6yQQooc6JbyA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hV2Tl91M8z5z2N7xlF97WA", "review_id": "IooU2CrwfEJglV7C36WwaA", "text": "The hotel staff at this hotel have been amazing. Above and beyond. \n\nAfter a flight cancellation, then a delay and a  missed connection, I was forced to stay overnight in Phoenix. All I wanted after spending all day at airports was a shower and a clean bed. The room is large, clean, and more than adequate. \n\nBut it was the staff that have made the end of a hellish travel day more than bearable.  There was the free freshly baked cookies from the bar/restaurant hostess. And there was the front desk clerk (Mara?) who drove me down the street to pick up sundries.\n\nUnexpectedly awesome service.", "business_id": "NLKjSOHL4F6yQQooc6JbyA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w0Pc9fdbFGNWw00QM1dUuQ", "review_id": "33MEEFm0Rm7753v4IlXP3w", "text": "A prompt hotel van picked us up within 5 minutes of calling from the airport. The young man was pleasant and talkative. The hotel was literally 5 minutes from the airport, so that was convenient. The hotel lobby was clean, modern, bright and the young woman at the checkin desk had a 5 star attitude, very welcoming and accommodating.\n\nWe were swiftly and pleasantly checked in, offered a $10 comped breakfast and a ride to downtown Mill Street for dinner (which was a NOT MISS if you have to stay in Tempe for a night! Lively, fun, lots to see!), as recommended by the young woman, since the hotel did not offer a full service restaurant. We dropped off our bags and immediately hopped onto the shuttle bus, which the young woman was driving as well! She gave great conversation and recos on where to eat, and that she would pick us up within 15 minutes whenever we wanted to come back.  Great customer service!\n\nFor breakfast, I highly recommend the breakfast burritos - eggs, bacon, potatoes, cheese, avocado, with a side of salsa and fruit. Best breakfast we had in weeks, and very filling!\n\nWould HIGHLY reco this specific hotel, and probably this brand, if they are all run like this one!", "business_id": "NLKjSOHL4F6yQQooc6JbyA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ik3pwNHdhTcuWioQucm7OA", "review_id": "jnzoHufxJVpgNmMoMUXsYg", "text": "Nice place, pool, wifi, with nice,\nbasic rooms. \n\nThe Bistro concept in the lobby is not working for me. Unlike most Courtyards, there is no free coffee here, you have to buy.  Only one person works the counter, so when you are rushing to appointments or the airport, the wait is far, far too long. Plan accordingly.", "business_id": "NLKjSOHL4F6yQQooc6JbyA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "02X73Ba14FLNWAzjri_dLg", "review_id": "NN1QEVy_qU8x-q-xOyPqLg", "text": "Courteous staff, clean rooms.\nKenny helped us after long delays and even though the network was down he was able to accommodate me within a reasonable time. \nToo bad the network was down, most places have an IT group to call in times of need. This just slowed the process down by about 15 additional minutes.\nThe room was large enough and had everything you'd expect from a hotel. Good air conditioning, nice plump pillows, clean floors and clean sheets. \nThe shuttle makes trips to the airport every half hour, they accommodate the air flight staff before guests. So beware; they might tell you one thing but they'll take it back as soon as air flight attendant customers request their needs. \nShuttle was suppose to leave at 5am, people waiting for the shuttle. It's 5am and here come all the crew, \"oh, the other shuttle will be here in five!\"\nSo yeah, it was there 7 minutes later and it didn't set me back at all. Just kinda upsetting, know what I mean!\nOverall 4 stars", "business_id": "NLKjSOHL4F6yQQooc6JbyA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ae3ZSZeaC3h7NDJIEXf-7Q", "review_id": "Rx1d8YysMtmrxohWpgMAKA", "text": "The customer service is awesome!  The accommodations Cutter offers while waiting to depart are top notch. The most comfortable couches inside the main lobby.  Free Wi-Fi and snacks available while waiting.  Definitely will be back! \n\n-Cheers-", "business_id": "UoVpZkvGzWd2CWrU4aNuPQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4ODIUlAcX9L6AkqVxB5wNA", "review_id": "4kIVwY0xz2T5o1wJbnVicA", "text": "Corina and Cutter Aviation are wonderful! She gave my 3 yr old the full airport & airplane tour. He loved it. Thank you Corina!", "business_id": "UoVpZkvGzWd2CWrU4aNuPQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sSSvwXANA65K4UyZR2v96w", "review_id": "V9CNClRD8FGh6vRMwYupWQ", "text": "I've been here a few times when transporting patients. The staff is super friendly and they always have snacks (like cookies) and coffee available. The waiting area is nice and very comfortable. The bathrooms are always posh and super clean. The last time we went, the staff actually drove us too and from our hotel in a big SUV (lots of room for our luggage and all the people we were with). They were happy to accommodate us. I look forward to working with Cutter in the future.", "business_id": "UoVpZkvGzWd2CWrU4aNuPQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "eW4wK3I_tdwROgYvTdidaw", "review_id": "nDJaraAZfKoJgXxLCNm9GQ", "text": "Fantastic Jet Center !!!  the Pilot lounge is like a luxury theater.\nBig ass chairs, lots of bottled water. MONSTER TV ....\n\nThey are always happy to come grab you from the commercial terminal and bring you over. Pretty good crew car availability.", "business_id": "UoVpZkvGzWd2CWrU4aNuPQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 11, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "KjITPxsckgK_Oe0nN0WEBw", "text": "Finally, I can Yelp about an apartment complex. Now that I no longer live here, I feel compelled to Yelp about the Mandarina. \n\nFirst off, I hate leases. I hate apartment complexes. I hate paying deposits and being treated as if I'll do damage before I ever move in. I'm no messy criminal. Good thing for me, the Mandarina staff treated me as if I were the mature, responsible and nice adult I am (for the most part). \n\nOf course, you think, \"They have to do that while they're trying to get you to sign.\" Well, even after I signed a lease and moved in, the staff were helpful, considerate and friendly. I can honestly say that. And believe you me, I've had my run in's elsewhere with some pretty crabby management. \n\nEach month when it was time to pay rent, the staff made me a copy of my check and signed and dated it. Ah-ha. Proof, I thought. I never needed it, nor did I need to worry about getting my security and pet deposit back. After I moved out and cleaned my place, I did one final walk-through with the staff. I knew that day whether or not I'd be charged for anything. I wasn't, and my happy refund found its way to me in a matter of days. \n\nSo, how was living there? Were there any problems? Of course there were. It is, after all, an apartment complex. You can't really choose your neighbors, although for a time, I lived next to some really cool guys who played football. I was sad to see 'em leave. \n\nGuest parking is a joke. Most of the parking is covered and reserved for residents, so any guest that comes over must come early enough to find a spot, or be okay with hoofing it from somewhere else. I guess you could always park in the Castle Boutique across the street. \n\nLet's talk gym/pool. I used both on a regular basis, especially the gym. It was always clean with fresh towels and cold water. The cardio machines aren't anything to brag about, but I sure did love having free weights at my disposable, along with a couple weight benches and leg presses. Plus, here's where you'll find a vending machine if you need your soda fix. As for the pool, I wouldn't say it's the cleanest since it's publicly shared. I didn' t see many people using it during the week, so I took advantage of after-work swims. You can have open containers, too, which is nice if you want to relax with a brew. Just don't ignore the pool rules. No glass allowed. I found out that! \n\nInside, across from the gym, is what they call a Business Center. It has two computers with Internet access. You can check your email or Myspace 24/7 without too much of a wait. I wouldn't suggest saving your passwords or personal documents on the desktop, but I certainly ran across my fair share of interesting things... People who aren't moderately tech savvy should probably not use public computers. In any case, getting to the computers is easy. Sometimes you have to wait, for people bogart the machines. I guess it comes with the territory. \n\nHere comes my gripe. Maintenance - both interior and exterior. I never once had my single call for maintenance answered. I un-clogged my own bathtub and said \"to hell with it\" regarding the broken ice machine. Whatever. I found you can't really rely on this place to fix things, unless they're absolutely necessary. As for the landscaping, it's okay. I don't understand why they water the grass and trees every night, creating a swampland. Makes no sense to me. Nor will I ever be a-okay with landscapers waking me up at 6:30 a.m. to trim hedges. \n\nBut, looking back over the 12 months I lived there, I have to say 98% positive things to say about Mandarina. They are a bit overpriced, but if you can afford it, it's a pretty good place to live, especially since you'll get your own Washer and Dryer in your unit. \n\nThe location is great if you don't mind being nestled around business parks and buildings. There's places to eat at Priest/Washington and 48th/Washington. You'll have easy access to the 202 and 143 also. The light rail runs right in front of the complex, so that can be a plus or minus, depending on how you look at it. At first, I was thrilled. Then I found out that the light rail won't stop at the Mandarina. So, I figured, why stick around when I can't play with the new city toy? That, and I refused to pay higher rent.", "business_id": "g_QakYd7wB6DVqyv48nWcg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5wN78N4K0a39C-uPzPmxDw", "review_id": "7Msw6T7TkyoQpzrtZDQ8vg", "text": "When I moved into Mandarina I really liked it. The staff was cool, my neighbors were nice, the grounds were well-maintained and it is in a good location if you have to commute between Tempe, Scottsdale & Phoenix, which I was doing at the time. \n\nDuring the last couple months of living at Mandarina, they switched management. Really perplexing and annoying events started occurring. For some reason, the time they saw fit to do landscaping-extremely loud landscaping- was starting at 5 AM. And this was in the winter, so no heat excuses. The staff was suddenly never in the office when the hours were posted and took 2 hour lunches. The front security gate broke and \"two weeks\" turned into.. well I don't know because it was still broken when I moved out.\nAt first the new management themselves seemed okay, the woman who was managing seemed  pretty nice and considerate. Then it came time for my roommate and I to move out--breaking the lease because of her upcoming promotion/move to another state. This is when  they showed their other, evil, manipulating, conniving, ruthless side. After completely ripping every last cent they possibly could out of us it got worse. The management company \"misplaced\" our final payments and I didn't find out until 2 months later when I was contacted by a creditor. Lovely. After a week of calls, voicemails, and getting the run around, the apartment fessed up to making a mistake, but we still had to pay interest that had accrued while there was a \"remaining balance.\" We were freaked out about having this on our credit and just wanted to put the whole debacle behind us so we paid it without much fight. \n\nThe facility itself is nice, but I would never recommend it to anyone unless they had a different management team.", "business_id": "g_QakYd7wB6DVqyv48nWcg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hFtlFksrcLaWHGPNa6SmeA", "review_id": "_0e8i7Ibqw42B1inOG64sg", "text": "\"it's just past castle boutique but if you reach le girls you've gone too far\"\n\nhahhahah!\n\n\nI have lived here for almost 3 years and I really like it. I have noticed that the quality of people has gone down a bit and the neighbors are more hillbilly-ish/hoodlum. \n\nI am in the process of buying my first home and hopefully they don't give me any crap when I leave.\n\nI think alicia covered everything pretty perfectly, and i definitely recommend living here. one thing that i will add about hating this place is they come to your apt a couple times a year to check the smoke alarm and filters. I guess that comes with renting? but i don't like people coming into my home when I'm not there. \n\ni posted some pics of the interior on my review of pruitt's furniture- check them out if you'd like to see the inside of the 1b1b :)", "business_id": "g_QakYd7wB6DVqyv48nWcg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hFtlFksrcLaWHGPNa6SmeA", "review_id": "Pwqw9IxzF_46PGpDHoJHLQ", "text": "my previous review no longer stands bc mandarina is under new management and all of the awesome people who used to work there, don't. it is still clean and the neighbors for the most part are OK.\n\nbut thank goodness i'm out in 1 month, i have new neighbors next door that have band practices at 2am, it's really awesome bc my dogs flip out and bark the whole time. \n\nalso, no one ever returns my phone calls or answers the phone in the office anymore. \n\nlastly, this is trivial but it bugs me, the new management is always leaving notes and advertisements on your doors trying to get you to recruit people to live there. it's very obnoxious in my opinion. \n\nOH YA! and the new management keeps the gates open at various times throughout the day--- i know i personally would pay more(and they prob charge more) to have gates and they probably advertise having gates but they're pointless bc they keep them open for hours on end during the day. so either keep them closed or charge me less. either one. \n\nBUT i am giving them 3 stars bc I still truly think that this place is an awesome location, clean, and usually quiet (as long as you don't have my neighbors)", "business_id": "g_QakYd7wB6DVqyv48nWcg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hFtlFksrcLaWHGPNa6SmeA", "review_id": "tXwzP6gAfYcvtsgJkF8g2Q", "text": "since i don't live here anymore,(and i already cashed me safety deposit) let me just say i really enjoyed my 3 years. it wasn't too loud- im like a granny and just called noise control when people were super obnoxious. loud parties at 4am on a weeknight are not cool with this loser. \n\ni never had to deal with extra parking bc i had a garage and a parking space. besides, it's not hard to figure out which spots are never parked in so you can use them for a night or two if you have a few guests. NEVER park on the ramp. a friend made that mistake only to find his car missing the next morning. \n\ni always felt safe, i never heard any stories of car theft or home theft and i was there for almost 3 years. \n\ntowards the end the staff was really getting on my nerves bc they NEVER answered or returned calls. the old staff was super good about doing things quickly but not the new staff. so just stop in and demand help. \n\nbe really annoying, i found that to help as well. call over and over, or leave 10 messages. \n\ni left my apartment spick and span so they charged me nothing for moving out and i got all of my money back. (they didn't even notice that i painted the walls and didn't paint them back to white) so it is definitely worth your time to clean before you leave- don't be gross. i even went above and beyond and made nice vacuum lines for them. \n\nthe only thing that bothered me on a regular basis were the people smoking on their patio. all of the patios faced each other so whenever anyone would smoke i could smell it. \n\nthe storage is amazing. i was able to fit more in my 600sf apt than i am  in my 1500sf house. i am exaggerating, but there were TONS of cabinets and the bathroom had even more cabinets. \n\nlastly, towards the end i noticed a lot more really yucky people moving in. im not sure if the prices dropped a whole ton or if they started offering assistance or what. but like, people with no teeth type of people. i had one on my floor and they would always lock their 10 year old out of the apt. i had to call the cops a few times bc she would be out there for hours asking to be let in.  :( but i think this might come along with being in this part of town? idk. all apartments have weirdos. \n\noverall, i enjoyed it and i would recommend it. the location was awesome.", "business_id": "g_QakYd7wB6DVqyv48nWcg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9SZBVZ-mxebOVa1BlWFtWw", "review_id": "I67yi5W1jmdv_sUK4aba6g", "text": "Let me just start off saying that I was an original tenant at Mandarina. I moved into my unit in Feb 2002 (the unit had never been occupied) and moved out April 2009 upon buying a house. \n\nI am very picky when it comes to my living quarters, and Mandarina lived up to my expectations throughout the years. I have to say that while every complex/neighborhood is going to have its fair share of problems (crime, aggravating neighbors, etc), at Mandarina, there was rarely an incident. \n\nThree gripes throughout the years: \nParking Accommodations - \nAbout 95% of the parking is covered. If your guest parks in a covered space, they're liable to get towed if the resident arrives home to find their spot is taken. If there are no spots, your guests must find parking elsewhere. Most likely next door at the Draw-10 and walk over. \n\nTrash Pickup - This was both a perk and a pain. The perk was not having to cart your trash all the way to the trash compactor. You instead just left outside of the breezeway every pickup morning. My gripe is at no fault of Mandarina, but the residents who did not abide by the trash service times. \n\nLight rail - No fault of Mandarina. Waiting to get out of the complex to head east on Washington was always a pain after the light rail was completed. \n\nWhile I had no issues with the staff upon moving out, the original staff made it a truly great place to live back in 2002-2004.  Overall, I'd recommend Mandarina to anyone looking for a new apartment complex.", "business_id": "g_QakYd7wB6DVqyv48nWcg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LMJMexK_8RZ6FRvf6vDe1w", "review_id": "o2qtB6IISPSadFvXaEjtEA", "text": "Avoid this apartment complex if you value your sleep. Every Monday the landscapers will wake you up at 6:45 a.m. with leaf blowers, electric hedge trimmers, and so on. They are really loud and no amount of inside noise can cover up their work. The complex could easily hire a company that would do this later in the day, but instead they choose to hire a company that does it at 6:45 a.m. and the management obviously does not care if this ruins one of the most important parts of a good apartment complex: Being able to get a good nights rest. Absolutely horrible. And the landscape of the complex isn't even that great. They should just go with the natural desert landscape of having cactus which would save them money on landscaping and water.\n\nEverything else at this apartment complex is good.", "business_id": "g_QakYd7wB6DVqyv48nWcg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U78_s3c0kA6ghpF9D6jXyQ", "review_id": "m-CDKSzzTMm1FCxhuodLEQ", "text": "Mandarina Apartments has been a great place to live, with it's super close proximity to my job at Sky Harbor International Airport.  The staff in the leasing office are friendly and are quick to fix anything that needs to be fixed.  The apartments themselves are pretty large with nice windows and good central air.  Having a washer and dryer in every unit is pretty great.  There is a large pool and hot tub that are cleaned very well daily, and it's nice to have a workout room and business center in the complex as well.  \n\nIt's very difficult for guests to park at the complex since most of the spots are for residents.  There are very few guest parking spots.", "business_id": "g_QakYd7wB6DVqyv48nWcg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HnlVxMJUFt0senwi9mYzuA", "review_id": "wPunuje2Sua18ePIfuj_Vg", "text": "So far so good! The management seems nice for most part, the 1 Bedroom apartments are big and spacious. The price is more than the average price, but the community seems good. Not enough bike racks are evenly spaced in the complex. The Gym is ok with decent equipment, and the swimming pool is 4ft , hey but they have a hot tub :) ! Regarding the locality well, we are glued right in between Castle and Le Girls, can get a bit shady when its dark.", "business_id": "g_QakYd7wB6DVqyv48nWcg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LMJMexK_8RZ6FRvf6vDe1w", "review_id": "0xIR8G-70WhrwZKgzR7e6g", "text": "This place use to be great, but there's been a lot of management turnover in the past few years. The place is being run down with dogs crap everywhere. Things get broken and never fixed. One of the leasing agents lets her friends use the gym who break the equipment and then it takes a year to get fixed. More immature college students moving in when this use to be a young adult complex. They will even rip you off on your gift cards. I was suppose to get 100 and only got 50 with everyone else. And they increase your rent a ridiculous amount each time you renew your lease. \n\nWorst is the law care guys come every Monday very very early in the morning. If you think you are going to sleep in at Mandarina then think again. Instead of hiring these guys to come in the afternoon when people are awake, they pay the cheap price to have these guys come early in the morning when people are still sleeping. Then you get loud weedwackers and leaf blowers outside your window. All the damn time. \n\nSo many old residents are moving out because nobody is really managing this complex anymore. Just new leasing agent after new leasing agent.", "business_id": "g_QakYd7wB6DVqyv48nWcg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4aBvUs4YuWLHaWO6bCgvAQ", "review_id": "WP6pvnTaIp5zO7Tv7Sr85Q", "text": "So I've seen a few bad write-ups on Great Lakes Airlines and I am not doubting the legibility of the claims but I had a wonderful experience. First of all, they are the only airline that flies me from Phoenix to Show Low to see my girlfriend. Second, and this is where I see a lot of complaints, is the delays. Neither my departure or arrival were late, I was in the plane with my seatbelt on at the time of departure promised. The staff on and off the plane were very friendly and even though the planes are small and outdated, my flight was only 40 minutes so I can't complain. I would definitely recommend choosing this airline.", "business_id": "Fe5C9BczHbPIpsn8mKtxuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Onc7J75FqPILzG5eN4QW6A", "review_id": "ftE8hHJv6cbJ54WJ_9fpdw", "text": "Cancelled flight at the last minute!!!!! not because of weather, but because of eqipment failure.   the agents were very helpful but that doesnt take away the annoyance of \"no more flights today\".", "business_id": "Fe5C9BczHbPIpsn8mKtxuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pzA7E7MqysKuSsjkSYZuig", "review_id": "m51oCfRiKJGmO_k6kqZSDw", "text": "WORST AIRLINE I HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED. \nWOULD NOT LET ME ON THE FLIGHT BECAUSE THEY OVERBOOKED IT, AND THEN REFUSED TO REFUND ME AND MY FAMILY....EVEN THOUGH I HAD A REFUNDABLE TICKET. \nBought flight tickets in January for a trip down the Grand Canyon that left the following morning at 6am. They canceled our flight in March and rescheduled us for a later flight. Then 3 days prior to our flight they told us they overbooked our flight and could only take 9 out of the 11 people they booked. After more than 15 calls to them including the corporate headquarters they said they absolutely would not compensate us for having to drive to our destination now, there was no way they could guarantee our flight unless arrived onsite 24 hours in advance (no more no less), and that they had no idea if or how they could refund our flight. Despite us having to miss our entire trip that cost thousands of dollars by telling us 3 days prior to our departure that they are unable to take us to our destination. They are also unfortunately the only airline that flys into this site. We arrived 3 hours before the plane took off, but they would not let us on the plane, and refused to refund our tickets. We lost all of the money, were stranded in page, and had to spend 400$ on a one way rental care to page. I would rather drive anywhere than deal with this airline ever again. Worst customer service. I can't imagine a less reliable company....in any part of the world.", "business_id": "Fe5C9BczHbPIpsn8mKtxuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d6CoMyQdkgDWNFKzBgJpDQ", "review_id": "14GOs_N5qNaUTGxIYIJpLA", "text": "One word -- NIGHTMARE!!!!!!\n\nOf all of the businesses I have ever dealt with this business was by far the worst experience I have ever had -- and I am a business owner myself!!!\n\nLet's start from the top:\n\n1. We (my wife and I) book our fight in January of 2014 to fly from Phoenix, AZ to Page, AZ to go white water rafting down the Grand Canyon with my father in law. For those of you who aren't familiar, those rafting trips have to be booked a year in advance, for private trips often multiple years in advance with a lottery for who can raft it (population caps on the trips).\n\n2. Four Days before the flight Great Lakes tells us that it is now FIRST COME FIRST SERVE ON THE FLIGHT!!!! Wait what? First come first serve seating? NO FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BOARDING!!! If we don't get there before the other passenger's we're screwed, and if we do get there before them they are screwed. \n\n3. We had already booked flights with Southwest so we knew we would only arrive an hour before the other passengers.  Needless to say we did not get there in time to get a seat on the plane. \n\nNEXT you would expect Great Lakes to say \"oh sorry we couldn't get you a seat, let's get you a refund -- and some compensation for the $400 and 7 hour car ride you are now going to have to spend on a rental. Did we get that? OF COURSE NOT! \n\nDid we even get a refund? NOPE! \n\nLuckily we were able to get our credit card company to reverse the charges otherwise I would have likely called their phone number once a day to tell them to quit their jobs.\n\nLike I said -- NIGHTMARE!!!!!", "business_id": "Fe5C9BczHbPIpsn8mKtxuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "As43v-RQTQLf-DudW1lDZg", "review_id": "hbiZK3BrxpwhXvakyY_fQw", "text": "This is a great place to have your car repaired.  It is a very small operation and easy to miss but the owner,  John, is a great guy, very competent and very fair.  He tells it like it is and gives you options.  I have always been satisfied with work he has done.  Work he has done for me has ranged from an oil change to having a new clutch put in.  I have referred several people to him and they have all been very satisfied and keep going back.", "business_id": "HlYs9TYsqxZvlWeCT427Jg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vuUddBhwlrVijAAFvK5UTg", "review_id": "mybnhnfI_WWiAJ8arku0gg", "text": "My fiance and I stumbled upon John's shop when her car needed some work a few months back, and we count ourselves very lucky to have found him! He is an honest mechanic, which you don't find much of these days! John is determined in every job, quick to come up with a solution, and charges fair prices! Now we take both our cars to him for any problem! John works on domestic and foreign cars (I drive an audi, she drives a pontiac), and if for some reason he can't do the job, he is always able and willing to recommend you to another shop that is just as honest! GO SEE JOHN for all your routine maintenance and unexpected car problems!!", "business_id": "HlYs9TYsqxZvlWeCT427Jg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LDjGfxmYvf-_lGRmOEhBjg", "review_id": "ERgjxw6eFZKTKLcGpFVm4Q", "text": "I was looking to get a transmission fluid change and an engine oil change for my civic. Most of the time I just go to the Honda dealer who charges exorbitant prices. At the last minute I just wanted to see if i can find someone close to where I live. I went on yelp and found this place. I talked to JOHN who gave a fair price for the service. He finished the job like he promised and helped me understand more about what my car needs in terms of service. HE IS AMAZINGLY HONEST AND FAIR WHICH IS SO HARD TO FIND THESE DAYS. Even though the service costed a little more than the quote he gave me, he just wanted me to pay the quoted price on the phone. I paid the actual cost as an appreciation for his effort. I will be moving to a different state soon. but if I were to live here, he has earned a life long customer. GO JOHN!", "business_id": "HlYs9TYsqxZvlWeCT427Jg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5H-TaurfaaOTEQbmF5Isvw", "review_id": "bHSD9wYDUyYRardfcG-BeQ", "text": "John is amazing. He has been fixing my card since 1994 he will never steer u wrong or over charge u. He will always have it done when promised. If u are new to Phoenix or looking for a new honest guy John will give u honesty and a fair price everytime. I have probably had him fix my car 25 times at least and everytime he did a fabulous job.", "business_id": "HlYs9TYsqxZvlWeCT427Jg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bCJZpkA6eBh0IR-G09j8cA", "review_id": "wFzenVeHMCKsfMLWFJp32w", "text": "I was so happy to find this auto repair shop on Yelp, mostly due to the rave reviews, but also because it is literally walking distance from our new place.  When I lived in Los Angeles I had the same great mechanic for 20 years and when I moved to Phoenix for a job my heart sank at the prospect of having to find a mechanic that good in our new location.  Well, thanks to Yelp I think my search is over.  I took my Passat in because for quite some time I had been hearing a grinding noise just as I came to a stop.  John immediately put my car up on a lift so he could check it out while I was there.  He showed me ridges on a couple of my rotors and recommended replacing the brake pads and resurfacing the rotors if they were still thick enough.  More importantly, he pointed out that two of my CV boots had torn and spewed grease everywhere.  (Since I used to have this problem all the time with my VW Fox I know the kind of trouble that can develop from this situation, i.e., destroyed wheel bearings, etc.)  John recommended replacing the two front axles (since unlike my Fox, wheel bearings on a Passat cannot be repacked) and I was mentally preparing myself for a sizable bill.  Much to my surprise the total charge was well under what John could have charged according to the RepairPal app on my iPhone.  While I was there he lifted the hood and checked the belts and hoses, and while we were under the car he pointed out a suspension-related part to keep an eye on that has a very small amount of play where there should be none.  I'm pretty sure some mechanics would have recommended repairing or replacing that part (and its twin on the other wheel).  The thing that sealed the deal for me was when he pointed out the feathering on my tires and explained this was due to misaligned wheels.  I'm embarrassed to admit I had noticed the vibration in my steering wheel for quite some time but thought it was due to the grooving in the pavement.  [insert red face here]  Due to John noticing this I have an appointment for new tires -- with alignment! -- tomorrow morning, and won't have to worry about a possible blowout on the freeway.  Whew!", "business_id": "HlYs9TYsqxZvlWeCT427Jg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U8akChtgxghYrbfLIj6HUQ", "review_id": "UqS9vfAcv_aiqnX1f6yW1w", "text": "I have been a patient of Dr David J Anderson for years!  I keep going back to him for my eye care needs because I know he provides exceptional service!  He is the best.  Very caring.  Concerned about eye issues/needs.  He takes interest in me as not only a patient but a human being and individual.  He sincerely cares and certainly makes me feel comfortable in his office.  Extremely nice guy and very professional!  If I could rate him with more stars, I would give him more than a gazillion stars but Yelp will only allow me to give Dr Anderson 5 stars!  After all, Dr Anderson is a STAR DOCTOR when it comes to my optical needs!", "business_id": "Jv-7FDsCN8XNsCs0USbtEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cAJpG8briCwhX3KA7mly8g", "review_id": "r3PM6Bpj6JFLju_vemOkgg", "text": "I've been going to Dr. Anderson for a few years.  Great guy, great service.", "business_id": "Jv-7FDsCN8XNsCs0USbtEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U8akChtgxghYrbfLIj6HUQ", "review_id": "vPqtbI6SuhijvCd7E6MfcA", "text": "By far, Dr David Anderson sets the example of true, genuine, compassionate healthcare/eye care.  I have been going to Dr Anderson since 1995 or 1996 and I do so because of how he treats me as not only a patient but as if I am his brother or best friend.  On March 20, 2014 I had the opportunity to introduce Dr Anderson to a friend of mine who was long overdue for an Eye Exam and new Contact Lens.  With this, Dr Anderson went much above and beyond and even the extra mile to help this friend.  Dr Anderson has certainly won another lifetime patient.  Thank You Dr Anderson.  You have a beautiful new office and I will continue to send people I know to your office.  You are THE BEST!!! - gary hundley", "business_id": "Jv-7FDsCN8XNsCs0USbtEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eeS2NqEiVGwwjkRZzMXRIA", "review_id": "W1ok8oLyCz18RcjGPDrt1g", "text": "Arcadia Eye Care should be anyone's first stop for optical services.\nThe Staff was exceptional and I had a very good experience.\nDR Anderson is thorough and caring....And kudos goes to Michael and Frank....Michael made the testing experience low stress and interesting...Frank served as the fashion consultant for choosing frames that will compliment face shape and skin coloring...I could see a spark of passion for what this business is all about.", "business_id": "Jv-7FDsCN8XNsCs0USbtEw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ya4TRuI4azrp_Ju-QZMliQ", "review_id": "DKwmewymH8eh-jBjc1cFjQ", "text": "A BAD  choice for a motel in Phoenix if your plans include sleep.  I blundered into it by reserving on line and trying to save a few bucks- bad mistake.  The place is just north of the west end of the Sky Harbor Airport and about 100 feet from an Amtrak/ freight railroad crossing, in an industrial area.  \nA \"one-on-one\" girlie place is across the street and there is an \"adult toy store\"  nearby.  Classy neighborhood.   \nThe roar of the planes and the ringing of the railroad crossing penetrates the rooms like there are no walls and the trains themselves always blow their whistles- about a hundred times- as they approach the crossing - even in the middle of the night.  The freight trains are about a hundred cars long.  There are absolutely no amenities here, but the price is still pretty high- about fifty bucks- You can go to the La Quinta and live in absolute luxury for another twenty bucks- it WILL be worth it.  The bedspreads are so garishly colored with the Motel 6 logo that the decor alone will keep you awake.  Little tiny towels in a little tiny bathroom.  No chairs to sit in to watch TV.  \nThe staff is nice, though and they have free (!) coffee in the office in the morning.  And- they have an all-night security to guard to keep the derelicts from stealing the stuff out of your car.  There is a pool.  Do not go here. Repeat-  DO NOT GO HERE.", "business_id": "CvldwdURDzZk-3cAlcW3uw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aj1atE6H4Jf9mfsHvWhn2Q", "review_id": "RLMOOCHGg05SLoTJy_6SpA", "text": "Im going to have to agree Whole heartedly. And i informed the manager of it as well. I picked this one because it was close to the Airport and the Light Rail. The noise from the Airport wasnt to bad. But it was the Train Horns all NIGHT LONG and ALL MORNING when your trying to sleep. I wouldnt pick this one, the neighborhood wasnt bad despite what people say. But the Train noise is just unbearable. I got it for the Click 6 rate which was reasonable. Stay Elsewhere. I should of picked one further down that was right off the light rail.", "business_id": "CvldwdURDzZk-3cAlcW3uw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AgARllvBE2wIopbJSuSXPg", "review_id": "a0H45-HX20RPKKP8aZQl3w", "text": "Really funky, nasty and trashy neighborhood this place was in. The clerk behind the booth was behind metal bars as well. I know this is KIND of standard these days but it fit quite well for the neighborhood. \nTo make it all the more worse I am 100% sure that I got scabies(skin lice) off of the sheets. This was the only hotel I stayed at the time. Normally considered a STD! That was a horrible experience! My dogs got it too and had to go to the vet and it took me weeks to get over it and I had to cover myself from the top of my head to the soles of my feet and itch even more because that was a sign that the medicine was working . I had to wash my wardrobe three times to make sure the bugs were dead and constantly had to clean the house and try not to touch a thing while I was getting over it! Ugh!\nNot all Motel 6's are like this but in Phoenix they might be.", "business_id": "CvldwdURDzZk-3cAlcW3uw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "pDSMS-IW5wyZK0XBi4jnDw", "review_id": "Cff_HOaFM8AY4541E54N4A", "text": "Great place right in the middle of town.  All types of wood for any purpose.  This place has wood for smoking meat, wood for the fire pit, wood for camping, and wood for the fireplace.  I bought an outdoor fireplace and was tired of the crap they sell at QT and the like.  Found Berry Bros online, drove in, loaded the truck myself, done.  I will never buy wood anywhere else.", "business_id": "GJ7gPJGl0r-1jPhp2Qz8BA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WkxYtDKxNMcXmcCfI7SCeA", "review_id": "mi-VkSz2xYk3Zl9c8jVAMw", "text": "Usually I cut my own wood, but middle of last winter I found myself in a pinch running out of wood and having no time to cut more.\n\nWent to Berry Bros and purchased a cord of mesquite.  Apparently they get it from Hyder AZ.  It's good, dry mesquite and has burned well, and I still have some leftover for this winter.\n\nMany of the pieces are very large, and since it's mesquite, you would need a VERY big fire to get some of these pieces to burn.  I used my axe (and even my maul a couple times) to split the pieces into smaller burnable ones.  My only gripe would be that most of the pieces of their mesquite are not cut at even angles on the ends, so they will not stand up on their own when you set them down vertically to split.  I needed to use a wedge the majority of the time so the logs would stand up on their own\n\nAgain this is a small gripe, but for what I spent I would like the wood to have even 90 degree angles on each side to facilitate easier splitting.\n\nI will be back again if I find myself running out of wood this winter.", "business_id": "GJ7gPJGl0r-1jPhp2Qz8BA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mA-7ol53a2RrfsS0oM5mEQ", "review_id": "V8ZrnbiYZ4kwEZucG3LhVQ", "text": "Outstanding customer service!!! Great camping firewood bags!!! HUGE bags of high quality, long burning wood for $10!! Cannot be beat!!!\n\nCash, check or use the ATM they have in the office ($2 fee).\n\nhttp://www.bbfw.com/", "business_id": "GJ7gPJGl0r-1jPhp2Qz8BA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7RpRiQLEmAswu1VkX6Gjaw", "review_id": "Ahz7ScKq8ESxTQOfp5n6SA", "text": "I've purchased wood here for years, and recommended this business to friends.  But today, I pulled up to purchase a couple bags of wood, and the employee who was supposed to be selling me the wood took a look at my \"Obama 2012\" bumber sticker, took a few steps back, and then said sarcastically \"well, i GUESS I will still help you, even though you voted for Obama\".   Not only was this rude, but none of your business.  You are in the business of selling wood, and I guess also you are in the business of trying to insult your customers.  Sour grapes cause your candidate lost the election? Keep that to yourself, Sir, and just load the wood in my car.  Rude.  Poor customer service. Inappropriate.", "business_id": "GJ7gPJGl0r-1jPhp2Qz8BA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oEfG4ENSWnQvPxqYfZ8Eow", "review_id": "DIo_yE8FUnpVMTWx5LEFtg", "text": "This place is great. Every year we buy our firewood here. Very reasonable prices and they load it for you too! While the don't take credit or debit, they take cash and check. Great selection, great prices, excellent service! You have a forever customer!!", "business_id": "GJ7gPJGl0r-1jPhp2Qz8BA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yXa1HFUJ3BtSqkDwTHdAUQ", "review_id": "ng-4GHy0MxSd2vndGlKMCw", "text": "Went today to pick up two bundles of the Alligator Juniper. This stuff smells so good on a chilly evening. Just make sure you bring cash!", "business_id": "GJ7gPJGl0r-1jPhp2Qz8BA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5q4KnSFRAp-5zTgb88SVNA", "review_id": "Q-rdnY2oXwdl0qRUOx8NHA", "text": "I almost bought a used car at a traditional dealership. They told me how they have the mechanic look over the car and they only sell cars in perfect condition. I had my mechanic look it over and he found over $1200 in repairs needed. The next day I went to see Bob Bloom at Centennial. He showed me the carfax and the off site inspection and repair bill. Centennial isn't a traditional dealership. All the cars are inside and they set a fair price. No need to negotiate. We bought my son's first car from Bob and it was a great experience. I recommend you call Centennial and ask for Bob, you won't regret it. Tell them, Pat sent you :)", "business_id": "5MPVbuZZpAmEDLsgwg9eQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Xo6W4Mk2fqsO30WTJmrkFg", "review_id": "PlMSc8e_eCHqMJmvaCBTvg", "text": "I have been buying cars from Bill Levitt for about 10 years.   It doesn't matter where he goes, I'll buy the vehicle from him.   He always has my best interests at heart and doesn't pressure me into a decision I'll regret.   I always know that I'll get the best price from Bill.  \n\nThe great thing about Centennial is that you can have ANY car you want!  If you're looking for a used Honda Pilot, he'll get it for you.  If you want a new Toyota 4Runner, he can get that for you!   If it's Ford, Chevy or whatever, he'll get it for you at the best possible price - and he can get you any make or model!\n\nI emailed Bill, told him what I was looking for and the car was at Centennial within 24 hours.   Buying the car was a breeze.  He found the best possible interest rate for me and the paperwork took 10 minutes tops.   No sitting in a finance office being high pressured into a bunch of add ons.   \n\nThis will change the way that you purchase cars ... for the better!  No trapsing around car lots with the vultures descending down on you trying to high pressure you into a purchase.   All the vehicles are parked in a spotless indoor climate controlled warehouse - this is a great car buying concept.   \n\nI highly recommend Bill Levitt and Centennial for all your vehicle needs.", "business_id": "5MPVbuZZpAmEDLsgwg9eQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NJ5B0ply6RECEesa7djLyA", "review_id": "Ys_kFMTkkaXLlUjoDHOHHw", "text": "TOTAL liars.  They act like they have this huge inventory of cars, however they just search the internet and get the car from another dealership.  They pay dealership profit and charge you a fee which allows them to take advantage of customers both ways.  In this internet world, we should just find the cars we want on our own.  They lied to us and will never ever use thier serivce.  I have asked to speak with the owner but he is never in the office.", "business_id": "5MPVbuZZpAmEDLsgwg9eQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nUGV1dVjO84ZI3nplRbwFQ", "review_id": "YpFgQ5cv457cXEWmbx0XlQ", "text": "I cook and I love tools. This is the place for me. I don't need anything flashy or something with a fancy ebony wood handle. I just need professional level cooking supplies, without all the glitz of comparable consumer-oriented products. This place has exactly that.\n\nAs the name implies, they are more geared towards restaurants instead of the average single-person consumer. Their prices are a bit cheaper than what you'd find at Bed Bath & Beyond and its ilk. Not everything is less expensive, so it still pays to be an educated buyer and do some comparison shopping beforehand.", "business_id": "oTbVnCAZEKees7bFMAU2FQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "jLBh-z3JrJkqJfn5VN9OJA", "review_id": "_-CTI8XCCINnifNDfb95lw", "text": "Wholly small wares! These guys have everything you can think of from small wares to commercial refrigeration. What makes them special is that they are willing to work with you on prices. For example I found a commercial countertop fryer online for a lot cheaper than what they had it listed for. \n\nThe owner explained to me that they can't match online prices because of the difference in overhead but that Andrews will do what they can to be fair.\n\nI walked out of there with a great piece of equipment and a few extra dollars in my pocket. \n\nIf you're in the market for any type of kitchen equipment these guys should be the first on your list to check out.", "business_id": "oTbVnCAZEKees7bFMAU2FQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "gzhKy7njV4bhZscna5yX6g", "text": "I'm no restaurateur, so this review is strictly based on a consumer's point of view. When putting on different events around town, I'm sometimes faced with the challenge of purchasing some pretty unique items such as an alcohol pour, chef hats and more. And every time I'm faced with a unique purchase situation, I wonder... \"Where the heck am I going to find this?\" And then...the clouds aligned and I found Andrews Restaurant Supply. \n\nThis store is like a chef's dream. At least an amateur cook who likes to call herself a chef (me!). I walk in and I see easels, I see pop corn machines, I see professional knife sets, I set freezers, I see chef supplies...there's so much to look at it's almost over whelming! I know this is a store for restaurants, but is it a crime for little old me to shop there too because I want to! Every time I've visited Andrews, they've always had what I was looking for. The tools at this place make me want to cook twice as much as I already do! \n\nIn addition to amazing restaurant supplies,  the staff is very friendly and I learned that Andrews is the only locally owned restaurant supply store in Phoenix. And you know how we on yelp love to support local! So regardless of the drive, Andrews has made a customer out of me. And if my kitchen is fully stocked with professional tools here soon, I only have Andrews to blame.", "business_id": "oTbVnCAZEKees7bFMAU2FQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QYk_EF6x-Qqwa8h23Y-2cw", "review_id": "WU4EmDXqvKCVxwlPY2Godg", "text": "I was in a frantic search for a large number of a single restaurant tool. I had shopped at the Southern location before so I familair with Andrews. I searched the web for the contact number and found that they had moved. The new location worked out great for me. The CSR was extremely helpful in verifying stock and holding the items for me until I arrived. SCORE!! The location is easy to find, well organized and clean. The area surrounding it is under construction until May 2013 and can be difficult to navigate depending on the day. I will certainly return. Thanks for being a great help to my business!", "business_id": "oTbVnCAZEKees7bFMAU2FQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wtHXS2m3eYPPLQcmKrULwQ", "review_id": "VwFE-F0mexETjHiRuH5vwA", "text": "I can't begin to say how many problems we had with this company.  First we have to say our sales person was pretty worthless.  He dropped his camera on his first visit out so he didn't have accurate pictures of our pool area which made the plans inaccurate.  We then made arrangements on the sails and placement based on what we were told by the sales person.  The installers came out when we were not home to put up the brackets and much to my dismay, left a large bolt laying out where my toddlers could choke on it.  They also changed our radio which meant they felt they could touch our stuff.  The most disturbing thing was that we were no longer to locate our son's dump truck that he carefully parked on the porch.  After circling the yard many times over with him at my heels I called the sales person who seemed appropriately concerned.  Again after looking I found the truck tucked behind a box right by the gate to exit our yard.  It was obvious someone either was considering stealing it at some point.  I was livid at this point.  The sales person became dismissive and we demanded to talk to the owner.  After quite a few days he called and was somewhat helpful.  We demanded that the sales person accompany the installers which he attempted to get out of.  The next problem was that after the shades were installed our deep end of the pool was shaded but not the shallow end which was our express reason for putting the sails up in the first place.  The sales person came out and came up with some ideas but proved to be pretty incompetent.  So when they moved the shade they had to cut some of the fabric off but still wanted to charge us for the fabric they didn't use.  Since the fabric is the most expensive part of the shade, we were quite upset about this.  After they finished installing the shade, the sales person asked repeatedly for payment without reconciling the cost.  This took multiple emails and calls to the sales person before it was finally resolved.  The only other compliant I had was that the sails sag, which we were guaranteed not to.  Hopefully this will be corrected.   I would not recommend this company.", "business_id": "cm3giCwIyxNzLFwyzRYeuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f50EzWDT8Wtrtl7ae3j-WQ", "review_id": "B7NICj8RcXowdYVOeC2rmA", "text": "this company is wonderfull they ware fast  and they did a wonderfull job thank you !", "business_id": "cm3giCwIyxNzLFwyzRYeuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eDDUACkOJL-zseYqTb54iw", "review_id": "9UsHDnCcziieqtNaQa_Hrw", "text": "We had an Appointment Saturday 04/26/14 for a estimate, no show no call. BS no customer service!!!", "business_id": "cm3giCwIyxNzLFwyzRYeuw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Xz1w0h7wDI22IZKi-CnrHA", "review_id": "HFFSj8-tspQV2P8UcxGUpA", "text": "Tom's Auto Body is #1 on my list ANYTIME something goes wrong with my car. I have been here twice with my car and both times I've been beyond pleased with the service and the outcome of the job. Art is awesome and goes out of his way to be as helpful as he possibly can and even calls with updates. After the severe hail damage on my car, they had my car for about a week and I got it back and it looked simply amazing!! The service and quality was met beyond any expectations that I had. Thank you!!", "business_id": "BJnuU5X80k1RPwqxZHnGww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y3D0BelHGoJZDfIdWpYWXw", "review_id": "9T95Dv0axtkqoruN6CkU3Q", "text": "I needed bodywork done on my car & after asking around my work mechanics all recommended me to see Ron at at Toms Auto Works. At first, I went to 4 other body shops with good ratings to get estimates and lastly Ron. Ron gave me the best bid so I went with him. His shop was very clean & professional. When I came to pick it up, I was extremely happy. They fixed it up better then it looked when I originally bought it!! And they washed and shined it :) I will def be back... Excellent service & work!", "business_id": "BJnuU5X80k1RPwqxZHnGww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tA_n_yaYICBR8mZ6i9-O5A", "review_id": "lKgEGxodAjb75uEjKiLOhg", "text": "Art at Tom's Auto Body is terrific!   He made the process as painless as possible.  In fact I originally found this place via Yelp.  Thanks fellow Yelpers!!   I wanted to get ran estimate from a couple of different places and do Tom's Auto Body was my firsts stop.  I spoke to Art and he gave me all the info I needed basically from what would need to be replaced and looked at (e.g. Wheel alignment) to what I should say to My auto insurance to speed up the repair process.  Needless to say, I was so impressed with my first meeting with Art that I decided to forego  getting a second opinion and just stuck with them.  Mind you this all happened on a Friday.  \n\nThe following Monday I dropped off my vehicle after getting it cleared with my insurance.  From there, Art kept me posted only vehicle status.  They quoted my three weeks for the repair and I got it back in two.  \n\nI HIGHLY recommend Tom's Auto Body!!!   You will not be disappointed.  My vehicle looks brand new and it is covered as long as I own the vehicle.", "business_id": "BJnuU5X80k1RPwqxZHnGww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "elzVsq5Zt9_95gD1yh4Fgg", "review_id": "TF3eyveJ1qSlTdgIUvMuhw", "text": "My first repair at Toms and I will be back, on time, great communication superior work. After learning of all that this company does to help our community I was almost excited to have a reason to spend money with them. Thanks to Ron and his team.\nHoward Fleischmann Community Tire Pros and Auto Repair", "business_id": "BJnuU5X80k1RPwqxZHnGww", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gNt1HJbPP86gTUxKP3gsdw", "review_id": "kjtF5O603_J0eRDOIyzeIg", "text": "I recently made a move from San Diego, CA to Phoenix. A friend suggested I use Horizon Moving Systems, as they had a wonderful experience when they moved from Phoenix to San Diego. \n\nThis is the most professional moving and storage company I have ever worked with. My doorways were protected, floor coverings were laid out, and the crew was excellent kind and conscientious. \n\nI have them storing some of my stuff for a few months and they even let me come over and pick a few things up that I needed urgently.  I will recommend Horizon Moving Systems to anyone looking to move.", "business_id": "qD6IeCiA0lYw8Yt85dVBNA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IqDhspdnztW14-Usc5IF_A", "review_id": "7kMYJhXmHbddj2NlQOuZ-Q", "text": "Until Horizon, I had never before hired a moving service.  I was convinced they would 1) break my stuff 2) molest my stuff and/or 3) charge a premium for breaking and molesting my stuff.  \n\nHorizon changed my attitude about the moving industry and about the ease of trusting a conscientious, hard-working local company with the valuable material aspects of my existence.  \n\nBooking the move was completely painless.  I never got that \"what did I sign up for?\" feeling because I knew exactly what I was getting. The crew was dedicated and friendly.  They quickly and efficiently moved all my stuff, none of which was broken, molested, or suffered a single scratch.  This is especially impressive considering my penchant for hoarding delicate, antique lamps. \n\nI'm glad Horizon changed my mind.  It costs way more (physically, spiritually, emotionally, monetarily)  to rent a truck and do it yourself.  I'll miss the back strain and attendant excuse to lay around for days watching three seasons of Damages.  Other than that, I'm a convert.", "business_id": "qD6IeCiA0lYw8Yt85dVBNA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VrYBW9kIQeN5Cu8EPEChKQ", "review_id": "4vDcuJoVzZPaNCjLa6xqsg", "text": "We used Horizon for a two part local move (some goods moved into a temporary apartment and most goods stored, then the apartment and stored goods moved to a new home).\n\nThey managed to damage two refrigerators and a dryer and completely ruin a washing machine.  We were eventually compensated for those losses, but we are now (after the deadline for claims is past)  finding hidden damage that was known to the moving crew but hidden from us so that they are just now being found.\n\nNeedless to say, we are disappointed.", "business_id": "qD6IeCiA0lYw8Yt85dVBNA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "92dkZ3sJL1_P7fQMcBmxgg", "review_id": "KoZpexmMW2S8pUcmCEV3-g", "text": "Horizon Moving Systems team of moving and relocation specialists are delightful to work with. Moving can be a stressful time and their customer service specialists cater to the clients specifications unlike any other moving company I've used and/or dealt with. Having moved over 30 times both on a local and international level I'm thrilled to say I have a company I can not only count on but trust. Thank you all for your hard work and dedication!", "business_id": "qD6IeCiA0lYw8Yt85dVBNA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9unWLkGHH4Kmhq42jlNrlw", "review_id": "J8oWCPqwX6xhNJwV7U0-DQ", "text": "Talk about being the best around.... I've never had such a smooth and transparent experience with a moving company as I did with Horizon! \n\nFrom my first call in to them, the level of care and expertise put into my project simply blew me away. Thanks for everything Horizon!", "business_id": "qD6IeCiA0lYw8Yt85dVBNA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7b_ZJYkW1gOveZIjdQBwxQ", "review_id": "xxKfNWjxpYqNoZ_8nqfFqw", "text": "These guys are amazing!! Loved working with them, Would recommend highly to anyone!", "business_id": "qD6IeCiA0lYw8Yt85dVBNA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y8KQR51RTTdVvUa3tL4GjA", "review_id": "Hidq3yoB8jjBfNZIiJ1nXQ", "text": "Although I moved on 12/20/13, they didn't charge my credit card until 01/04/14, even though I had called them on 12/30/13 and was told that it would be processed that day!!!!  As a result, I can't claim the charge on my 2013 taxes.  I won't be able to charge the moving expense on my 2014 taxes either since the single charge is not enough to exceed 2% of my AGI.  The move itself was fine, just the billing sucks!", "business_id": "qD6IeCiA0lYw8Yt85dVBNA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fUs5XxOR82Hfrnyl4wi2QQ", "review_id": "t54puESDzkGxpw8OcsR_ow", "text": "One star is being generous!  In 40 years, and 9 major moves, this company is the worse.  What a nightmare and I have over a dozen issues and complaints about them.  If anyone is interested in the gory details, just shoot me a private message and I will share them with you.", "business_id": "qD6IeCiA0lYw8Yt85dVBNA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IE_nJq65Qpso5fN4tG9zjQ", "review_id": "XX_jmetWVndBwkTlzPW8Jg", "text": "I have never used airport parking before, so I started doing some research online. I found Preflight parking, and saw they had an online coupon so I decided to try it out. \n\nI get to the location, and the parking attendant tells me to go to a row with no spaces, so I just find another one. This is one of, if not the most cramped parking lots I have ever been in. Really, I don't know how some people can get out of their cars if they're not small, because there really isn't that much space. There's a shuttle waiting to take me to the main terminal, and its quick because I was the only passenger. They gave me a slip of paper that told me where my car was, so I would know when I got back. \n\nComing back was quite easy too. I came back on a Sunday night and the parking lot was a lot emptier from people that had come back earlier. It was easier getting out than I would have thought. I paid, and I remember that it seemed like it was more expensive than I would have thought because there was a big sign that said $7/day for uncovered parking. Apparently, its $7 WITH the coupon, so remember to print your coupons people. It would have been $9/day without it.\n\nOther than the super tight parking, I have no complaints, other than their advertising seemed a bit shady to me. I will probably return, but I think the service could be better.", "business_id": "OoXySPyQuSHstMF2zpV_kA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8VLvS-0f9URpswRmD9VSrw", "review_id": "S2FGcbr3SW6tvP2r6wI-Gg", "text": "I pulled into the lot and was picked up immediately and whisked off to the airport.  When I got home, I waited less than two minutes at the terminal and the driver even offered me a bottle of water.  Efficient, polite, and fairly priced.  That's as good as it gets!\n\nPS - I will never park at FastTrack Airport Parking again.", "business_id": "OoXySPyQuSHstMF2zpV_kA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fH9OSIlijo9Obp8ZDq8rBg", "review_id": "so9a4cnFAtuU4TsWWbH_Ig", "text": "Awesome.\n\nSo much better than parking on site.\n\nSafe and good prices keep me coming back.\n\nFlying during a busy time, go to their website to make a reservation...that's right a reservation! Also print out a coupon for a couple bux off per day.", "business_id": "OoXySPyQuSHstMF2zpV_kA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "na7c6gMDyReSKu5Yz2BM3g", "review_id": "OuJc4miLV08RffAn22dJtQ", "text": "I have used PreFlight for over ten years I think (wow! time flies!!).  It is extremely convenient and easy, along with competitive pricing.\n\nI have never had to wait more than a few moments for a van to pick me up - both from the parking lot to get me to the airport, and from the curbside pick up to take me back to my car.  Much less schlepping of luggage than parking on-site at the airport as they pick you up and drop you off at your car!\n\nThere are probably some tricks as to the more convenient locations to park within the lot, I have my favorites that get me in an out quickest (not sure if I want to share these!!).\n\nI have even used their car wash services in the past and returned home to a clean car ready for me to head home in!  They have a frequent parkers program, online reservations for those busy times at the airport - and best yet, free (yes, free) cold water bottles at the vending machines as you are leaving the parking area (this is a fantastic perk during the summer months, returning home dehydrated from flying and getting into a hot car!).\n\nDefinitely a recommend.", "business_id": "OoXySPyQuSHstMF2zpV_kA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7oaogEbu1xBlGZaDeMl6Gw", "review_id": "eSwVv5hHXXsfaX1BUvuBfA", "text": "Anytime I can't hitch a ride to the airport I always park at PreFlight.  Why?  Because it takes much less time than parking at the airport itself, it's cheaper (check out the coupons on the website!) and they have a Frequent Parker Program so I earn a free day for every five days parked.  Now, I always liked PreFlight but last week I decided that I love them because after returning from an awesome weekend in Vegas I hopped on the PreFlight shuttle bus (which comes every few minutes) and arrived at the lot to find a sad car with a dead battery.\n\nIt was hot and I was in no mood to play games with my car.  I tried and tried but I couldn't get her to come to life.  Within seconds a PreFlight staffer drove up out of nowhere in a golfcart with a portable jumper cable box and revived my car so I could get a move on.  Talk about service!  Had I parked at the airport I'm not sure how long I would have been stranded!", "business_id": "OoXySPyQuSHstMF2zpV_kA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "kGgAARL2UmvCcTRfiscjug", "review_id": "LB5tmtY1nKrmubW1Qdxcsg", "text": "On a recommendation from a friend, I parked my car here for 3 days during a short trip.  I parked in the covered parking area thinking I'd protect my car.  However, it rained while I was gone and when I returned my car had water spots all over it.....so much for covered parking.\n\nThe good news is that it was only $11 per day and I signed up for their frequent parking card that will allow me to earn a free day for every 5 days I park....cool.\n\nThe shuttle to/from the airport is very convenient and the drivers are friendly and helpful.  They will pick you up at your car and drop you off at your car when you return.....that's pretty good service.  I like this place even though my car wasn't really covered.\n\nReturn Factor - 97%", "business_id": "OoXySPyQuSHstMF2zpV_kA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rO2onIJ7jEb7DADuiknNJQ", "review_id": "1W8N6o9tqNxEhUms-jPWbA", "text": "My husband and I have been parking here ever since 2007. We love the promptness and ease of accessibility. Their rates are exceptional and the coupon provides and even better rate. I ran into a situation where my husband was unable to get on his return flight for a couple days and I didn't want the car sitting in the lot for those additional days. I didn't have a ticket stub (in husbands brief case) and Carlos (the manager) was really helpful by allowing me to use my husbands itinerary as a date of arrival within their parking lot. He was more than accommodating and such a pleasure. I will always use Preflight Parking, as they treated me like family and I am so grateful!", "business_id": "OoXySPyQuSHstMF2zpV_kA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8VLvS-0f9URpswRmD9VSrw", "review_id": "Hn8wDZBsRXdFzVEstELd4w", "text": "Remembered that I liked PreFlight, but had a bad experience this time.  We pulled in, parked in a covered spot, waited for the shuttle, then watched a shuttle driver make eye contact with us, then drive away!  We wandered up to the entrance kiosk, and was met by another driver who claimed that he was the one who was supposed to pick us up... well, then why did I have to go over there to pick him up?  Anyway, I'm going back to BlueSky next time.  Closer to Tucson, and they actually pick you up from your car!", "business_id": "OoXySPyQuSHstMF2zpV_kA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ky5-mOk8-9M-NlLr8Jh8rA", "review_id": "mRi8pawbP2XyrtLZVuCsiQ", "text": "oh how I love Preflight!  Traveling these days can really suck - it's a hassle getting to and through the airport so I have to thank Preflight for taking some of the pain away.  I've had nothing but great experiences with them.  \n\nThe booth attendants are always friendly and happy.  I don't know how they do it, but without fail, no sooner have I gotten out of my car, and the magic bus is magically there!  I don't think I've waited for more than 2 minutes ever.  They keep the shuttles icy cold in the summer too.  My absolute favorite thing about Preflight is the drivers.  These guys are not messing around, taking the scenic route to the airport and driving as slow as possible.  They're efficient, and they're courteous.    Best of all, when you return to Sky Harbor, you won't wait long for a shuttle to show up.  I don't know how often they run them, but I've come in at all hours of the day and night without having to wait forever.\n\nAlso if you want a car wash, they do an incredible job - the best car wash I've had in PHX.  They even vacuumed out my trunk without me asking or charging me more considering that I'd been hauling plants all around in it the weekend before.  \n\nDo check the website for coupons and consider joining their frequent parker program for some nice perks.", "business_id": "OoXySPyQuSHstMF2zpV_kA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kk05snSafuIFK0lsxoMNzA", "review_id": "U2W6briui5SagQv5vVWJ8A", "text": "I recommend this place without reservation. The only place we park when we travel.\nFriendly employees.", "business_id": "OoXySPyQuSHstMF2zpV_kA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_JJgknodFeeqOW2e9a3kKw", "review_id": "DGR72Wl19qu-urToB1WqgA", "text": "They really make travel easy.  Not only is it cheaper to park at Pre-Flight than to park at the airport, it is also more convenient.  When you arrive, they give you a section to park in.  Within a matter of minutes a van picks you up from you car and a friendly drive loads your luggage into the van.  When you arrive at the airport, the same friendly driver take care of your bags again.  Upon returning, you go to the designated curb and a van is never more than 10 minutes away.  They take you right to your car and will even load your luggage into your trunk.\n\nExcellent service!", "business_id": "OoXySPyQuSHstMF2zpV_kA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IqJjdWMgT0HxrPP_-kWPmw", "review_id": "GXJTIY78yP-NOgXE7jY8KA", "text": "When first deciding to take a chance on PreFlight Airport Parking, I thought it would be an average-priced airport parking service with nothing special offered.  I was certainly wrong!  Rather, PreFlight was quite affordable and offered quite a number of perks that I haven't experienced at its competitors.  \n\nFor starters, there are always coupons available whether on its website or in mailings.  Second, it has a great online frequent parker program, which offers free parking days, car washes, or airline miles.  Third, the service is usually quite fast and convenient.  I think out of the dozen times I have parked there, I have only waited once for a van when I had just parked and only waited twice for more than five minutes at the airport on the way home (guess I should have called when I got my luggage instead of trying my luck!).  Also, they offer complimentary newspapers as you arrive and bottled water as you leave.  Finally, you can reserve a space online or prepay a reservation ahead of time.  \n\nTo save a couple of dollars, you can redeem a free day or two, then use a coupon for so much off per day.  Sometimes they will calculate the full price of the free day or two (before the coupon discount) and then take the discount off the other days.  Either way, make sure you give your frequent parker card to also earn more free days.", "business_id": "OoXySPyQuSHstMF2zpV_kA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AL9_Ser4Og_Yg0uq4JXdGA", "review_id": "Oawkoyk__mhc1_Wf8xhkqw", "text": "We first used PreFlight in Boston and were happy to see it in Phoenix as well.\n\nOverall, our experience was great and similar to that of Boston's service.  A few days before, we pre-booked online, which I recommend since you get the best rates that way and don't have to fiddle with money upon check-out.  We parked and a shuttle arrived shortly after.  The drivers were courteous and helpful.\n\nUpon return, we gave them a quick call since it was after 10pm and they picked us up promptly from the terminal.  Checking out was quick enough.  They took our printed reservation page and we were on our way.  I saw the water vending machine right before the gate, but I didn't bother getting one.  I'm not sure where the newspapers that others have mentioned were located.\n\nWhy PreFlight over many of the competitors that also had good yelp reviews (Blue Sky, etc.)?  They have a presence in the BOS and BWI airports, among others, which means that we can earn points and use them at PreFlight places across the country.\n\nNote: Covered parking, which is slightly more expensive that uncovered, was canopy-style covering in the parking lot.  It wasn't a problem for us, but we were just expecting a garage.", "business_id": "OoXySPyQuSHstMF2zpV_kA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1EdKYJSYuETpBVE7XkQDwg", "review_id": "bgFnI1bfsYuswDZEt3pXzQ", "text": "I used PreFlight this past weekend for a trip home to CA. The location was so convenient and the people were all very nice. I love how they pick you up at your car and even take you right back to your exact spot. You can choose between covered and uncovered and their prices are very reasonable. I will use them again in the future and I will make sure to spread the word!", "business_id": "OoXySPyQuSHstMF2zpV_kA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kGgAARL2UmvCcTRfiscjug", "review_id": "QsHay-14f9XD_jM2CO5sVw", "text": "When I travel and need to leave my car parked somewhere, I choose to use PreFlight.  Since my last review over 2 yrs ago, I've continued to use this service.  It's located a short distance from the airport, but it's significantly cheaper than parking at the airport, so you can save some money.  They also have coupons available which add to the savings.\n\nI'm glad a friend referred me to this place early on.  Since then, I've recommended it to many friends and associates.\n\nReturn Factor - 100%", "business_id": "OoXySPyQuSHstMF2zpV_kA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BMEm3AVH1Dkg39ggzEQvqg", "review_id": "Dx_TMIN-GjizR-zZC1HgIA", "text": "Skip the airport lots and start with the rewards program at PreFlight! They pick you up and drop you off AT YOUR CAR! Both covered (canopy) and uncovered options, always fast and attentive, and service is great. (Its nice to tip your driver if they help with your bag and load your car.)\n\nThey've long had a rewards program that gives you your choice of airline miles, free parking days, car washes or detailing - and I appreciate having the options.  It's great to park for work and save up those points for personal trips.\n\nNow, with their ExpressPass program, you can also receive a prox card you just wave at the gate to enter, and wave at the gate to exit - skip the exit lines, get an emailed receipt - love it for my expense reports!\n\nThey still have free water bottles at the exit - for a brief time you needed to ask at the gate for them, but they again have a working vending machine on the way out.  Just be polite and only take one per person.", "business_id": "OoXySPyQuSHstMF2zpV_kA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TYA0wvtOFDM-Ng6zXx3lvA", "review_id": "mm-xfgcakftk4j6qa2SCAQ", "text": "I agree with the other reviews. This place is cheaper than all the others. But I think that reflects on their customer service. \nI had made a reservation online about a month in advance. And when I arrived to park, they told me that there were no spots available, and could they valet my car. Fine. As long as I don't pay extra and I can park my car. \n\nHowever when I returned to town and was given my keys, I noticed that my car was unlocked. I was a little worried.. I tried to start my car. No luck. I tried to lock my car. Nothing. \nAnd on top of that, I noticed that I know have little scratches on my drivers side door. \n\nI noticed that an employee had moved my car (since it had to be valeted even though I didn't order that), and that they had left the dome light on, thus killing the battery, the car alarm, and my keys. It was upsetting. Thank goodness I had a battery operated jump starter since no one was around to help me sort this out. \n\nAfter my trip, I received an email asking how the service was. I let them know what happened, but no on responded to my complaints. I am appalled by the lack of respect for the customer. \n\nI will never park there again. I will not recommend this place. \nI would rather pay extra to ensure that my car will be taken care of properly.", "business_id": "OoXySPyQuSHstMF2zpV_kA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2LHOFlDJxQ1FN2h58yfBcw", "review_id": "nreCakqXP05UBxE97YhYJQ", "text": "My favorite place to park as they have great rates, fast pick up and free bottled water. They offer covered parking and car washes as well which I have not utilized.", "business_id": "OoXySPyQuSHstMF2zpV_kA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7Zt1Tdu_3oxbrHh2qfpYbg", "review_id": "atCxzyopXLNGuh9UYjpuvg", "text": "Got me to my terminal so quick I now need to figure out how to kill extra time. Guess it's going to be a Starbucks day. #cantdenyit", "business_id": "OoXySPyQuSHstMF2zpV_kA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l_TOTaMXS1bzFS-6kJF_-Q", "review_id": "VU1pTY88m_qFR-gbeZYK8A", "text": "Will never park anywhere else! I was totally impressed! I was very leery about parking anywhere but at the airport but having a limited budget I had to go with the best rate I could find. I chose to pre-pay online which made the 5 day rate cheaper than anywhere else and not just by a dollar or two. The shuttle picked me up at my car and the driver helped me with my bags and then wrote down the location of my car. On my return trip I didn't get in until after midnight and didn't have to call and wait for a shuttle. There were several shuttles running and it took me less than 10 minutes to get out of the airport and to my car. Again the driver helped me with my bags and then waited for me to get my keys out and start my car before driving away. Everyone was very professional and courteous. I will never park at the airport again and will be telling all of my friends about preflight parking!", "business_id": "OoXySPyQuSHstMF2zpV_kA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pPmyQotlN6dq8pEHhCK0CA", "review_id": "T6dQaIDitNFzXn_k4hznyQ", "text": "Stay away stay far away! On phone and in their web sight they do not tell you of all the hiden fees. Cleaning fee $13.00  drop off fee $20.00, $12.00 to be picked up at airport. \nWhen I picked up the car it was never cleaned. I upgraded at a cost of $5.00 per day and was told their printer was down but wrote down the final cost the manager told me.\nWhen I droped off my car on a Sunday at 11 am they were closed and I left the keys and sales slip, Big mistake it was a field day for them. They charged me an additional $120.00 in hidden fees which makes it more than renting from the national car rentals from the airport.\n\nWhen you call to protest the lady manager tells you of all the hidden cost and puts her male manager on and he yells at you then hangs up!\n\nI followed up with my credit card company for to assist me in this miss-leading credit card charges.\nPlease read all reviews and do not rent from this company", "business_id": "f3BrBcihM_CepQzQ2lCeLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l2DNBF48TZyFOCM2brFJ1A", "review_id": "uwl9RZDxPZ_aqGXVg8oPWg", "text": "THE BIGGEST SCAM Ever! I went there because I needed a 'cheap' price on a rental. They told me $139.00 and charged me $294.00!!! Go to a real car rental place. 2003 Taurus for $294.00 a week with 160,000 + miles? I could have bought that POS.", "business_id": "f3BrBcihM_CepQzQ2lCeLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lOKDxQs4WDCEE17c2n2HBA", "review_id": "7wmcxLbHrQ-GZR7VaEGvYA", "text": "Terrible is all I have to say. Van was a piece of junk. Had to use a knife to unlock passenger door. We feared doors would fly open at any moment. Seat belts stayed locked and nearly choked out passengers. Dirty, broken parts, stains, burns yet they charged us a cleaning fee. Oh the fee's, $99 turned into $280, what a joke. While going up hill the engine sounded like it was going to explode. Van was given to us on empty, but when we returned with more gas no discount was given. Completely rude when we asked about extra charges.  Sincerely, stay away from these dangerous vehicles and crooks. 0 stars. Also known as Saban Car Rental.", "business_id": "f3BrBcihM_CepQzQ2lCeLw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "kAHUx9Z-vwaahW5cpoUg0w", "review_id": "VLBChHPhXsKVt6iGK0QXgw", "text": "Quick and speedy and we got what we reserved. GREAT! Highly recommend getting a GPS; IMMENSE help in the spread out metropolis.\nSwitching drivers was even easy at the return desk.\nFriendly helpful staff to get you going.\nSpend the extra for the GPS.", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "skG6WPdk662YbLM-T3AOlA", "review_id": "HsWIzlXqTqlRCDbqsA8tVQ", "text": "After getting shuttled to the middle of nowhere at 9pm, I had to wait in line for another hour before I even got to talk to an \"agent.\"  There were not a lot of people waiting, it was just that 3 counter people were doing absolutely nothing.  Nobody told us anything, which would have helped, as we waited for another hour for some cars to get brought up.  Finally, I was jokingly offered a 12 passenger van because they did not have enough cars.  Since I was tired of waiting I decided to take it.  At the last minute they managed to find me a normal car.  When I got to the garage, there were dozens of cars available and four people just sitting around in a booth!?  I have no idea how this company has managed to stay in business with people like this working for them.  AVOID!", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7brf9WC0Gr_7bUBXEHs9FA", "review_id": "eMtdbgNChKWIrOAdLPd7bA", "text": "It was strange, I had read a review with regards to Budget today.  I had the same experience with a pre-paid agreement through Hotwire.com.  I used Hotwire to bid and pay for the car in advance (approximately $130.00).  The agent turned around and recharged me the amount plus an upgrade fee of about $40.00.  I was pissed off.  Furthermore, they would not help me with the child's seat in the car.\n\nI did manage to contact me credit card company to have the charges reversed and was successful.  Budget did not relent.  They wanted to recharge me the car rental plus an upgrade.\n\nNever again!", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ThSOZh3aGak9SbLP3viB_g", "review_id": "uw1micWyZjutXrKmJsrAAA", "text": "Nightmare! Rented from this facility through Priceline for a fair price...$136 for one week. When I realized my car would not be fixed within the specified time, I called a day later and told them....they said not a problem, keep it as long as necessary. I ended up at the end of a 18 day period with a $2,218.00 bill; which I am still disputing. Even though the agent TOLD me my daily rate was $23 a day for every day over, I did not READ the fine print stating it was actually $90; not what she SAID. Thank GOD, for American Express who is helping me fight this issue. No one in their right mind would pay $90 a day for a compact car. They are a shady car company who is loosing their ground to companies like Alamo and Hertz, so take advantage of consumers who don't bother to read the fine print when renting through Hotwire and Priceline. Completely fraudulant.", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lGttdkKbAeguLNH7c66hQQ", "review_id": "Z6wu09aa67btwkvrpazN6A", "text": "Great experience overall.  I reserved the car through their website prior to my trip.  Once I arrived I rode the rental car shuttle to the large building with all other rental places.\n\nThe one downside was that I stood in line for 45 minutes to get my car.  They had 5 people working behind the counter and we moving as fast as they could.  If you use them make sure to sign up for Fast Break and you get to skip the line and go straight to your car.\n\nThe car was what I ordered. Simple to pick up. Friendly counter service.  Dropping off was painless and quick too.  I had no issues at all.  I choose my rentals mainly based on price, so I'm sure I'll use Budget again at some point, but I would not choose them over a cheaper competitor. They were good, but not anything above and beyond the expected.", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jTaG2Td06bP5JLsayStEHQ", "review_id": "5tu5-JtVb0UlMJJab9v1IA", "text": "Smooth car rental and easy check-in and out... the shuttle service that they use is shared among all the car rental agencies and they take you to and from the different PHX terminals quite efficiently.\n\nThe car we got was a bit dirtier than I expected (backseats were stained and we found a used cup under one of the seats), but it worked fine.  My major complaint is not a Budget issue, but more of a Phoenix airport tax issue, where the PHX airport locations have a ridiculous mark-up of about 30% which is steep compared to other airport locations.", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0KuR8Sy6NKE46MZf4O6MBA", "review_id": "9vNpUU9iPc5bH-2_BiBRuA", "text": "I rent cars fairly often at Sky Harbor Airport when I fly in, and while Budget did a fine job...I can't attest to them being my favorite...but they took care of me recently when they certainly didn't have to this latest go round.\n\nI recently renewed my drivers license and forgot to bring the stupid piece of paper stating so...anyways, as I'm checking in for my reservation, the gal notices my DL is expired and basically shuts me down.  I explain that I'm a retard and forgot my renewal paperwork and she says, Sorry.\n\nI asked for the supervisor and she came out, I explained my situation and asked her if she had the ability to run my DL (she did) it was good to go and she let me rent the car.  Thank God!!!\n\nMy only real complaint, was they are stingy with debit cards...I don't use credit cards AT ALL, and I wanted to upgrade to a specialty car...no-can-do with a debit card...only credit.", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "udpEnoKPLAOMYJx3hvUi1g", "review_id": "g1GGiqUSmL7zQNjqNmqrMQ", "text": "The telephone agent offered a 25% discount and said we had to wait to get the credit upon return.  After waiting in the longest line ever to get a car the clerk told discount was told we only had the 5% AAA.  They said we could check with them upon return and maybe someone could do something.   Upon return they made us wait forever while the guy called someone who finally said they could do nothing and did not know anything about it.   Seems like we're not the only ones and that this might be a scam by some third party phone sales agents trying to meet a quota or something.  Budget as a national brand should be ashamed of putting a damper on what was a great Spring Training weekend.\n\nNever will do business with Budget again and will tell all my friends.", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "QNr8mbAiHz2JhjfCOr8rMA", "review_id": "hyVbynWMZddEHtSsJ_wVEg", "text": "Be very careful! Our trip package included a three day rental at Budget. We decided to opt for insurance as one person driving was not insured. Quoted $50/day for the insurance. Then we were \"upgraded\" to a midsize car for \"only $10 more.\" When I objected to the ugly old GPS they forced us to take since we already had a new GPS, I was told, \"You HAVE to take it. It is included with the package.\" So you think, an extra $180 isn't great but doable. Then you get your credit card bill which is a whopping $320. \n\nWhen I called to complain, they said that there was a $45 charge for the GPS and $15 for roadside service and a completely insane (like 40%) tax rate. And that I should have declined it if I didn't want it. (Believe me, I tried--they just kept insisting it was included.)\n\nMy advice--decline everything when renting a car from this company. Or renting a car in Phoenix period.", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zZw5XBjv1r9KLyQfD2sfHQ", "review_id": "EiLn3Fo4WrIp7n8J_jC44w", "text": "A long wait for the car, but generally good service afterwards. The Budget representative made up for the long wait with a couple of jokes to me and a couple of pickup lines on my lady friend. And he expected me to upgrade? I think not. Besides the line, I was signed up and on my way into about 10 minutes. Not too bad.\n\nI learned on this trip that my credit card provides insurance coverage for rentals. So, I'd suggest checking your terms and conditions before loading up on Budget sponsored insurance. It would be a huge money saver potentially.", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "dKh5BoCWQTg7M4xjYn5Wpw", "review_id": "prW-sSgYBHgu8RG9OqPn0w", "text": "I rented a car for 10 days from Budget. My experience once I got TO the Budget desk was great, but the circus you have to go through to get your rental car is crazy!!! I spent more time at the airport and rental car complex than I did on my flight!! \n\nFirst you have to go catch a rental car shuttle which has you dodging cars zooming in and out of the pick-up area right outside of baggage claim. Then this shuttle takes you to the new multi-million dollar Rental Car \"complex\" which is NOT located at the airport, but about 10 minutes outside of the airport. At first I thought \"how absurd\", but now that I think about it, it's a great idea because it cuts WAY down on the traffic that goes in and out of Phoenix International Airport. \n\nBut...they DO pass this \"Rental Car Complex\" cost on to you in the form of an additional \"fee\" added to your rental car contract. Mine was $72. Not sure how much it is for shorter rentals, but everyone at EVERY rental car place HAS to pay it regardless. \n\nThe line at Budget was not too bad...about 5 of us. But it took 20 minutes for me to finally get up to an agent. They only had 2 agents working so maybe that is why. My agent was very nice but he kept trying to offer me a bunch of extras and upgrades. One of my favorites was the \"If you get the bigger car the AC blows better! In the car you have now, the AC isn't as good\". I declined and did just fine with the AC in the small car. \n\nAfter I got my car I went over it with a fine toothed comb and documented all of the scratches, dents, repair marks, etc... Well, the elderly gentleman at the check-out booth was not thrilled with this as he had to fill out a form documenting it all. I apologized and told him it was nothing against him, it was just me being safe. He understood but told me not to worry about \"every little ding\". \n\nCar rental return was EXCELLENT!! Fastest return I've ever had, ever!! You just pull up, the girl looks over it real fast, hands you your receipt, and you are on your way! Just head straight for the shuttle pick-up area. No returning back to the rental desk. \n\nNOTE: Make sure you get on the RIGHT shuttle bus for your airline terminal. A few people got on my bus for terminal 4 when they thought they could also get to the other terminals. They had to ride the shuttle all the way back to the rental car complex to get on the right shuttle for their terminal.", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "z7PkDGuW38Evhw3uVEfT0w", "review_id": "K8RJK9JoKyQDFx6V-YVaKQ", "text": "Long shuttle ride from airport!  I mean, like 10 minutes, so give yourself time when you're returning your car.\n\nWe got a nice Dodge Nitro for our Intermediate SUV rental, and being part of Fastbreak really helped.  Just check in, all paid for, keys in the car in the designated space...fast and easy.  And, the thing I like about Budget over other rental car places is that I don't have to pay EXTRA for Hubby to drive; I pay for it, he drives, but Alamo, Enterprise, Thrifty, and Dollar (who I've used before) all charge an extra $10 PER DAY (yikes!) for an extra driver.  I'm sorry, but your spouse should be covered; just because I pay doesn't mean I drive.  Budget will have that edge over all others on that matter.  Plus, I get Southwest points for Budget rentals, so that's nice. :)", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "I0YYbQJCYlCI9562brPbpg", "review_id": "gPrbBP_deK99hBUZtwbo0g", "text": "If you rent quite a bit from Budget, then I suggest taking them up on their Fastbreak membership.  Otherwise you'll get stuck in line for 20 minutes like I did.\n\nI prepaid for my car but was able to upgrade to a Ford Explorer for only $10 extra/day...score!  The associate assisting with my transaction was a pro and didn't try to oversell me on purchasing their insurance.  I think the insurance option is a waste of time if you're a careful driver.  But that's the rub; a careful driver will probably mull over purchasing the option.  \n\nOh the irony!\n\nI was really impressed with the Explorer.  It was brand new with only 1500 miles before I stepped in.  Unfortunately, it was a 4-cylinder, which was kind of weird, but I made it work.  I had it packed with relatives for most of my stay.\n\nIt sat 7 people with ease and the 3rd row seats fold down for extra storage.  I was able to fit 10 regular-size pieces of luggage and a few carry-ons without incident.  The only problem with the exchange is how far the rental counter is from the airport itself.\n\nDon't sleep...", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x8k83QbAAIWqygo05w3ulA", "review_id": "0Ze2FRmB5myDw04XUK3-7Q", "text": "Budget is the KING of HIDDEN FEES!!!\n\nI initially made my reservation over the phone, asking the Budget \"nationwide sales\" call center how much it costs to rent an \"Economy\" car for 7 days.  The lady quoted around $240 or $245.  I then told her that their Budget listing on the Southwest Airlines Web site showed a smaller daily fee, and she lowered it to $217 for 7 days, which I agreed to.  Before I hung up, I asked several times if this \"$217\" was the total that would be billed to my credit card or if taxes and various other fees would be added on.  The lady at the Budget call center said that was the total, with taxes everything included.\n\nWhen I actually showed up at the Phoenix Sky Harbor rental window for Budget and gave them my reservation confirmation number, the printout showed a total of $271.   My first thought was \"WTF!!??!?!\"   I told the tight-lipped guy at the Budget rental counter that I was quoted $217, but then all he did was to point out on the printout all of the this-and-that fees added on.  I had declined all other rental options such as other insurance, fuel service, GPS, etc, etc.  After griping at the guy and crying \"Foul\" for 15 minutes, I ended up renting the car... it was 11:40PM and I was too tired to go shopping at the other car rental companies. \n\nSeven days later, I fueled up the rental car in the early afternoon, drove around Scottsdale to run some errands and returned the car later in the afternoon.  The fuel gauge was still about near the full mark.  But when I turned the car in, the guy turned on the ignition, and added about $34 to my $271 bill for a total of $305.  This was for an Economy car that was originally reserved for $217!!!   The Budget idiot said that the gas tank was not totally full and billed me extra at the rate of $8 per gallon, or adding on another 4 gallons to my bill.  With that small rental car, there was NO WAY that I drove 100+ miles during the few hours that I had the car in Scottsdale!!!!\n\nBUDGET IS A BUNCH OF BAIT-AND-SWITCH CROOKS!!!!!!!\n\nOn the Budget Web site http://www.budget.com/budgetWeb/html/en/customer/commonquestions/index.html  , they give the alibi to justify a $8/gallon fuel charge of:\n\nWhy do you charge so much to refuel the car? \nAnswer:  Unless a customer has chosen the Fuel Service Option, which is competitive with local gas prices, we prefer that renters stop at a local station and refuel the car before returning it. If the customer chooses not to do so, we charge a premium for providing this refueling service to them. That charge takes into account both direct and indirect costs of having to refuel and maintain our refueling infrastructure for customers who prefer this service. The charge also is intended to strongly motivate customers to save by refueling the car themselves. \n\n\nBut that BS is just a veil to prevent Budget from getting sued even more.    Budget has a long history of infractions and penalties imposed by the Federal Trade Commission:\n\nhttp://www.ftc.gov/opa/2007/11/budget.shtm\n\nhttp://www.ftc.gov/os/caselist/0623042/index.shtm\n\nhttp://www.ftc.gov/opa/1996/03/budget.shtm\n\nAnd Budget has been very unethical with their sneaky handling of fuel charges, imposing damage fees, and sneaking other fees to screw their customers as much as possible. \n\nI did not uncover all of this Budget shit until my $217 rental experience turned into $305.  But I guess that I learned my lesson to NEVER RENT FROM BUDGET AGAIN.  Maybe misery loves company, but there are other accounts from people who had their Budget bill inflate from $300 to more than $600.\n\nAnd if you complain about the bill, either to Budget personnel on the phone or to the car inspector or rental counter person at Sky Harbor, they are all assholes who treat you like shit once they know that they have your credit card number tied up with a rental.", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ap_qZia2g_NsHjLcf6jq4g", "review_id": "_N79xU1gZz2_r5-WeMVGng", "text": "This place is okay at best.  BE VEEERRRY CAREFULLLL and dont listen to the Rep's BS.\n\nAny car rental tries to gouge the customer insainely. This place is no different. After 20min of talking, the Rep convinced me into a $6 upgrade. (Wish they didn't even talk)  by the time I left my estimate was $73 up from $33 for one day. I exclaimed but the Rep said they were just taxes and estimate and it will drop to $40 when I return the car and everything checks out. \n\nTurned out the estimate was correct. I spoke to the check out window and they said I was 2min late (due before 12 my ticket was stamped 1155, go figure). So they deducted that but now its $50. \n\nI spoke to the rental counter and the lady played with a calculator for 10min and said she doesn't know. After another 10min she gave me $10 back. \n\nWish I didn't have to waste 30min of my life talking, but they actually did give me the car for the price originally quoted so they get 3 stars.\n\nSo I say just be very careful and dont let them scum you.", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QXafE44rp04RMJ8jdkutBQ", "review_id": "q-Nrm8fdLXBEfUWQQkI3kQ", "text": "What a dreadul experience.  I had reserved and prepaid via Hotwire but all these folks do is PUSH PUSH PUSH for extras and more money.  I could hear it all around me. My agent took the cake (think her name was Angela).  I was in Phoenix for a little over a day, and was running late (good old USAirways, landed early but the gate was not free and we were stuck on the runway for almost an hour) for a tight business deadline.\n\nWould I like an upgrade - \"we have a really nice BMW for you\" - how much is that? An extra $99 per day on top of what I had paid - no thanks.  Well I can get you something more comfortable, or fun like a Jeep Wrangler.  NO thanks, I just want what I paid for.  How about an SUV - No thanks.  I just want the car I reserved (mid-size).  Well sorry - it will be a long wait - the ONLY car available (I was in a hurry) was the darned Wrangler (noisy POS that I totally did NOT want but she was determined to put me in) and then talked me into insurance before she would let me go - with taxes etc $85 for 28 hours.  Never again - I guess I'll book directly with Avis next time in Phoenix.  I never want to use Budget there again.  Thanks Angela", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DzD2p4Ec87NQvVwlpEdhJg", "review_id": "QxHJVpAqqJrA1ftFjGpLTQ", "text": "This review probably speaks more to the gouging of tourist in the Phoenix area than anything else. First things first the budget staff were helpful and got me my cars pretty quickly. Firstly, getting to and from the facility is an ordeal. Best bet it is 15 minutes each way to get to the rental facility for this place. At worst I waited 10 minutes for the bus then 30 minutes to get to the terminal on the bus (traffic for some reason) and almost missed my flight. Most of the airports I go to are under 5 minutes to the facility or on site. Since budget doesn't run the buses they can't really help the situation but they signed on to this project. Also the buses come way less frequently off hours and there's 2 places to line up so if you're in a hurry you have to have your head on a swivel for where to go. \n\nThe other issue with renting a car in Phoenix is all the taxes and fees. After a four day rental my taxes and fees were roughly $90. Which came to an effective tax rate of 57% on my rental car for four days. I do not know any other industry where this would be remotely acceptable. Clearly this is done to gouge tourists and business people visiting the area and get them on the way out so they cannot complain more about this non-sense. If you can go to Phoenix and not rent a car, do it. Otherwise you'll have to grin and bear it.", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N1YCsdpF3QYIwS_afot1yw", "review_id": "lMCgS8O-SO5QSK3sjBFc_w", "text": "Okay, the car rental hullabaloo often seems to pretty much suck. So I want to separate the whole aspect of renting a car (and the fact that for some reason the PHX rent a car place is about three hours away from the actual airport or something) to what was specific to Budget.\n\nThese guys are upselling sons of... you get it. I am so cognizant of this behavior and am pretty much an expert at declining all 3,456 things that they offered me or even pressured me into getting. However, even though I got into the type of car I'd expected without the supplemental insurance, and so on, my bill for the car the next day was TWICE THE COST of my quote from Egencia (the business travel version of Expedia). How is that possible?! It's always very spot on. There were SO many hidden fees and costs, way worse than all the other companies that I've rented from, that I will never rent from Budget again. :(", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "325QatjmjSgREU53oS917Q", "review_id": "fFTzAZw_W-ehks6ccRNt3Q", "text": "I booked a rental through Costco Travel.....\n\nthe line was extremely long( like waiting for a ride at Six Flags).\n\nIf you prefer to use a debit card, they will slap $200 dollars more on hold in your account and run a credit check. I think that it's the most ridiculous thing ever. \n\nI hate the fact that I didn't get to choose my car at their garage. A slip was given to me on where my rental is parked, and I had to get to it on my own; without any personal interaction if i had any questions about the vehicle. I didn't like the Ford Fiesta they rented out to me. The breaks were making some sounds....AND!!! it was cherry red. I didn't like a cherry red car.\n\nOther companies gave you options and are more personal. Some even pull the car up for you, and help you put your luggage in the trunk.\n\nI like to be treated like a princess.\n\nTheir insurance is also pretty expensive. I was shell shocked and for the very first time, i drove a rental without any form of insurance. Thank goodness, the car was alright. My damage: $152 for a 6day rental. Not bad.", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DmOHgIxHo0K92yIbrm933Q", "review_id": "0HSJhVkHyflVy3yqp9lExQ", "text": "I received great service here at the Phoenix airport budget Rent-A-Car Center. True it was my mistake, I accidentally booked my rental car reservation to the wrong airport. When arriving in Phoenix the rental agent Jason was very accommodating. He quickly switch my reservations to the correct airport, found me a reasonable price, and did so without making me feel like an idiot.  That's the kind of customer service you hope for.", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "y8ZCNq8HSGDSx7Vm-NYEOw", "review_id": "fTsOzZnuojLpEO8ZzovHsA", "text": "When we arrived in Phoenix, we took the shuttle to the rental car facility which was really close. There was no line when we arrived and we were helped right away. \n\nWe decided to upgrade our sedan to a luxury car and chose the BMW 3 Series for our trip. We were going to be traveling to a couple different cities, so we decided that comfort was worth the extra bucks and we got this baby to go. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/EtLM-iRYp3UGOEz4_b0I2Q?select=yxtZReRgIeRPWgyUPhDEww#yxtZReRgIeRPWgyUPhDEww\n\nWe did not choose to pre-pay for gas, it really wasn't that big of a deal since our car got great mileage. We did not choose the extra insurance, since my guy's insurance covers other cars in other states. You have to know which options to choose or you can get ripped off. \n\nI loved the car personally. It may have been a little more than we orginally expected to pay, but it was fun and very comfortable while we enjoyed our time in Phoenix.", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PgeOH93BUBiAFHnb-L39hg", "review_id": "vpNiEWgs4YL_6QyUrbnD-w", "text": "This company said the odometer on my car at rental time was 16,900 when it wasn't. It was about 300 miles more. So their misrecording the odometer info made it impossible for me to use the option to drive my rental car less than 75 miles and pay only $13.99 for gas. I was forced to pre-pay for a full tank of gas, because otherwise they charge you $9 a gallon to fill the tank themselves. And of course, no credit for unused gas.", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EiD6jKEPhaPIWRvk4AQPDw", "review_id": "sTZU3JC26VsqnEMSw6kWEw", "text": "3 months, 22 emails, 10 plus calls and (I think) we have the final refund from Budget! \nStay clear of Budget Rental they DO NOT care about customers or resolving their monumental mistakes!", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nG4xjLw0syfXnzv3Na0hGw", "review_id": "v4GGgVcHNp3C15iG7saXbg", "text": "Received a functioning car, drop-off was smooth.\n\nCheck-in, however, was ridiculous. Despite NO line, and half a dozen bored counter staff, it took a full 30 minutes to process an existing reservation and procure me an actual vehicle. For the first 10 minutes there was no indication of a problem. For the second 10 minutes, as I looked increasingly impatient while watching the staff member apparently program the space shuttle or possibly update his Facebook status for the 17th time, no indication of a problem and no apology for the time-wasting. For the third 10 minutes, there was a grunt about finding me a car of the appropriate reservation class, followed by an additional grunt about \"this would have been a lot easier if you hadn't made your reservation in Hotwire\". Really? So if Budget accepts Hotwire reservations but has trouble processing them, that's the customer's fault?\n\nAlso - apparently the counter staff communicate with the car moving staff via push-to-talk cell phone. That's fine. Apparently the counter staff also do not know where the charger to said phone is, and spend lots of time yelling at each other about where it is. So, if that cell phone loses charge, does that mean nobody gets a car?  \n\nThis is my second poor Budget experience in a row in two completely different states. Lesson learned.", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "agoeVBbpNw61bdHTbQ_wgA", "review_id": "jCsDmVvXhPyAlh0dcenWvA", "text": "I used to rent from Budget a lot in Phoenix in the past and I never had any problems, but something has definitely changed . . . flew in on a Saturday morning into a fairly quiet Sky Harbor Airport and went to the rental car center . . . walked past a lot of companies and they may have had (maybe?) 3-7 customers in line at the most . . . got to the end of the center and WOW! - 50-60 customers in the queue!  Really?!?  We waited for an hour to get a car, and watched the line actually get longer!  I ended up with a nice car and the staff was very courteous, but if I had to be at a business meeting, I would have been in real trouble.  Some guy in line joked with me that Budget's staffing is definitely on a very slim \"budget\" - I couldn't agree more.", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EjLVyStAJv1ZOjL1sSuseA", "review_id": "Km25RpcsNNIuJ3G7bvYOrw", "text": "The worst experience I had for car rental ever. I have been using Budget rental many years (at different locations) and never had any problem.  \n\nI went to them with my reservation and showed it to the representative (Dustin). He asked me if I want different car and my answer was no. But he gave me upgrade ($31/day) without any notice. (They seem to do this to many ppl if you read their review.) I had question with final charge but he said the discount will show later (I had a BCD code). It turns out that I was charged for a luxury car. When I complained, they treated me like a liar. I will never do business with someone who never honor their customers.\n\nBy the way, their manager even do not know that the time difference between Boston and Phoenix is 3 hours after Mar. 10th (daylight saving). He kept correcting me when we talked on the phone. I don't know who is the stupid guy. Maybe it was really me because I did business with them.", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4__m6F9-uJe7L61mZ-4uFg", "review_id": "jv_7HPn0fiuAmIb4f2AyKw", "text": "Beware that because this is located at the airport there are long lines. Our service representative, josh, was a great help in solving a ridiculous situation we encountered with orbitz.", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ICzHFtcUQlK9mcDF0U_tAA", "review_id": "uX3Ao6OK7zDG8XXjSJy3tA", "text": "This is more about the rental car terminal than about Budget operations.  My daughter's experience while I waited for her to complete her Budget  reservation seemed fine, however.\n\nPHX has solved the ugly step-child situation that car rental operations cause for most airports.  Cram the check-in desks into the farthest corner of baggage pickup?  Send rental car clients out into the weather, or into funky garages to get their car as well grease monkey attitudes?  Not at PHX.\n\nThere are air conditioned coaches dedicated to rental car customers that stop at each airline terminal.  Drivers will actually help you board as well as help to board unwieldly luggage.  PHX has an entire terminal dedicated to rental car agencies.  It's about five miles away from the international PHX, but worth the ride.  You can qeue in whichever agency's lines you choose.  Each rental agency has their own three walls.  \n\nAfter the endless paperwork, you exit the sparkling concourse, visit a booth in the contiguous garage, and walk to a parked car.\n\nIf you don't have the correct paperwork, and/or are unwilling to show ID aong with the docs, a weathered, uniformed clerk in another booth is authorized to throw the switch on reverse tire spikes in the exit lane.  That's rental car border protection at its finest..", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TwXJfBdpAUWcX7vjrnOJgA", "review_id": "tM-1-3HmW3kvA08CXZzVrg", "text": "Memorial Day weekend and you have only 4 agents working. It's the second year in a row that we have used budget rentals and we will never go through this agony again. Shame on us for thinking we wouldn't be waiting 45 min in line just to finally get to the counter to be helped. It's a joke have more agents working when you have a line of 20 customers on vacation. This is the last place I want to spend my afternoon while on vacation. Get it together budget. So disappointed. The employees are nice but the structure of being so understaffed is an absolute joke.", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kcfMqLcs_kokptSMh-nMkw", "review_id": "ak7oWvanJP04dUD1qoNF8g", "text": "Rented a minivan for a week online for $470. At pickup they tried every bait-and-switch and salesman trick in the book to increase the cost. They first claimed they had a Kia reserved for me (apparently because many people hate Kias and are willing to pay to upgrade) and I had to say \"no thank you\" to upgrade requests about 6 times before they finally admitted they didn't actually have a Kia for me anyway but rather a Dodge Caravan. They initially charged me for extra insurance even though I said \"no\" (be careful not to say \"basic\" - that means the \"basic\" level of extra insurance). The pickup was time consuming because of all of their tactics. They quoted me a higher price for adding an extra driver than what was stated on the Budget website. After finally rejecting all of the extras, they gave me a bill for $540, which I had to insist be recomputed because I would not pay more than the $470 I had been quoted online.\n\nThe vehicle I received was nice and clean but not well maintained. The windshield wipers were shot and the wheels were not well balanced (the steering wheel shook at highway speeds).\n\nI would rather pay a higher price elsewhere and not have to feel like I am defending myself against attempted scams.", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 9, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "spu8ZSng5Rne1mnlNSC9dA", "review_id": "dIbTaWBQ3MpvcLkAOhxOfg", "text": "Is it possible to give zero stars?   In Arizona on spring break with our two children, I called Budget's customer service to find out about renting booster seats, because it is the law for children our kids' size to ride in one in Arizona.  They wanted $64.00 EACH to rent a used, probably filthy booster seat.  (For reference, a brand new booster seat costs about $25.00 at Target.)  I called \"Extortion\" and we begrudgingly brought our own as carry-ons on our two flights to Sky Harbor.  Budget gave us a Ford Escape car with a cigarette lighter that didn't work, so we couldn't use our GPS or charge our cell phones on the road.  The washer fluid was out, so we couldn't clean the windshield.  Our flat tire light also went on midway through our trip.\n\nThe \"manager\" was completely unapologetic, blamed us for everything, and told us we had to specify a car with a working outlet.  Seriously?  Isn't a cigarette lighter standard on, oh, EVERY CAR EVER? \n\nIt seems dangerous to me, not to have a GPS or phone charger outlet in a car in the desert.  Call me crazy, but that's something I'd guess even the employees of Budget would appreciate.\n\nI wanted a discount or a refund of some sort for all the troubles we encountered, and they told us we should have brought the car back for an exchange.  (When, in the middle of our vacation, while we were 3 hours away at the Grand Canyon, or maybe during the two hours it took standing in line to get our reserved car?)  The manager actually hung up on me once, and had me shaking I was so mad!  A week later, we received two $25.00 vouchers for Budget Rent a Car in Scottsdale.  AS IF.  I wouldn't put my worst enemy through that.  Budget, I truthfully doubt you have anyone with a soul working in upper management, middle management, or customer service, but if you do- please, see my review and others reviews, then look at the reviews for other car rental companies and take this feedback to heart.\n\nNEVER use Budget.\n\nNEVER use Budget.  Never.  Never never never ever.  \n\nNO.  Just move on to any other car rental company.  Better yet, buy and sell a used car while you're in Phoenix.  It would take less time than the shuttle and rental counter.  \nIt doesn't matter that you used orbitz.  It doesn't matter that you have a coupon.  Go somewhere else.  Your time and mental health are more precious.\n\nSTOP- turn around and go somewhere else!   Never.  Just, no. Don't.  I would rather have a simultaneous Brazilian wax and root canal than go back to this Budget. \n\nAlso available: \nThrifty\nDollar\nEnterprise\nAlamo\n(But check reviews before renting from any of these!)", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eyQ3sV0-6S8W2geWrDySyQ", "review_id": "5fxoEBBc2ThXn8czJRBbMA", "text": "Edwin the \"Operations Manager\" is extremely rude and unhelpful. Budget just lost another long time customer over a very small, fixable issue. Budget should replace him immediately, or they will continue to loose more customers.", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ap_qZia2g_NsHjLcf6jq4g", "review_id": "gnmiKwvC8HrJYZTQKFQRbQ", "text": "So I recently rented a car from my local Hertz.  This was my fourth time renting from this particular Hertz and every time the service is absolutely perfect and prices are good.  I couldn't let this crappy place go on with my 3 star review.  In light of my new excellent experience I must demote this place to 2 stars.  The Hertz location is in SF, check my other reviews if you wanna see...", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eIaWq2wNhwqMqXhHJfYdSA", "review_id": "zFqVwe51dp2JLI4O72d0iw", "text": "We rented from this company we had no problem at all. The did give us brand new car with 600 miles on it. Check out was easy. The lady asked us about the insurance and the prepaid gas etc.. We declined and that was it. We booked through southwest web site great rate. Nice car no problems.", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sD6JXfR2WzSlclxfyMVp5g", "review_id": "tMqf5IGtn-P1hgfdmxT7ZQ", "text": "I had a reservation with another rental company in which I waited in line forever, the customer service was nil, and they 'had no cars to rent'. I headed to the Budget counter carless and stuck at the PHX airport at 10pm. I can't say enough good things about my experience.  The customer service was great and the man that helped me had me checked out and in my car in 10 mins.", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0EfhUGoKlU41YNXmh0B1QA", "review_id": "FntyhJ7TrgV9UEEr48vJeg", "text": "Got here around 11pm due to our delay from LAX shooting.  There was no line.  Check out was easy, I just declined everything and then went downstairs to pick up car.  Was very easy to find car, load up suitcases and leave.  Returning the car the lady's machine wasn't working so we had to walk to counter to complete return.  The lady at counter was training, she asked for my gas reciepts and I didn't have them.  When I rented car the agent didn't say anything about getting gas reciepts.\nWe brought our own booster seat that we bought from Walmart which was cheaper and we just left it when we returned the car.\nHad initially booked a compact online with Costco.com but when we got to counter the staff saw how much bags we had and gave us the midsize rate for a full size car.  We got the Dodge Charger which was very comfortable and glad we got a car that had some power since we were going to be driving 2 1/2 hours the next day.", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kGgAARL2UmvCcTRfiscjug", "review_id": "y5H-fK-rvwihZ51zc__szA", "text": "Needed a car for a quick one day trip and found a deal on Expedia for $23 per day on a full-size car.  Everything went smooth from pickup to drop-off.  The customer service here was average....not top notch like some of the premium rental car companies...this is very middle of the road.  As long as they offer deals like this, we'll rent from this location again.\n\nReturn Factor - 70%", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aLH9d00A_B3SDg5E18jB7A", "review_id": "3QaMtkwqzsQy5pcWV0leLg", "text": "Only gave it one star because I can't give them 0 stars. Awful. Arrive at the rental car terminal after a 15 minute bus ride from the airport. At the budget counter is a roped off waiting area. To get in, they check your name off a list, tell you to take a number and a seat. They were on number 28 when we arrived. Our number was 46. Ridiculous. After four hours of flying, an hour in baggage claim and an hour drive ahead of me, nothing makes me happier than cooling my heels for a half hour waiting for the privilege of picking up my car. I'll never rent from them again. This was the antithesis of good customer service. Obviously they're typically this busy. If that's the case, then hire more agents to help your customers. Never again.", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1pzSVKnmBM8nUp3-BM9VLw", "review_id": "0U-FyFmTO-0CsZd2aOLl4A", "text": "Take a number and wait. I've had a 12+ hour day of training and airline hell, now I get to wait an hour for what will be a substandard rental car. There are 10 rental stations and only 5 CSR's manning them. Horrendous customer service. My company arranged this rental so I have no choice this time. But Budget - especially this location - will never get my personal rental car business.", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lTfgox1O7kFsSB2CJQTq6g", "review_id": "8O08Vrzx_kDAsm3j54rmGA", "text": "For people who prepay there should be some element of urgency,  unreal how long its taking. Other car companies have the car waiting.......not Budget, not Budget EVER AGAIN!", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WW6Vyen0UIJL_fpoxJqyPQ", "review_id": "BT2gkfVc_q1moWRKh1rjgA", "text": "This place sucks lines are long and the people have no sense of urgency 15 minutes to process one customer and when they finish with the customer ,they walk out\n\nThey can pay two people to stand around and do nothing but call out numbers ...yes you have to take a number but they can't staff the desk with enough people so you don't have to stay in line for an hour", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oTIEvfBrKPwMHMdsecUosw", "review_id": "-1r3J6tmbaJ544F3PFjTbQ", "text": "Stay away from this company! 60+ wait while other companies actually knew how to quickly do the job. Use any other company! Rude employees also!", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "z2XNrTMQfWZ7dF3UhQl2pQ", "review_id": "pS4XDU89k3wnpu3v_S7pGg", "text": "Unbelievable......waited an hr for the bus from the terminal. Then....pick a number at the rental center.....another hr wait.....", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L5cvv2zsyP6AOZ1GjCP_dw", "review_id": "M1q8H5s8qALdIUe-Qbb7cw", "text": "All these years of travel, first time renting a car.  Good price from an online service.  Had to ask the clerk to repeat her words numerous times.  Seems once they get the script down no one can enunciate.  \nNothing at this agency was clearly explained.  In truth throngs of travelers come through, but if your not prepared you could be lighter in the wallet.  \nBe wary of possible overcharges.", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "igjzGogmZF2KTOEWMRA1Yg", "review_id": "pXe_LFBmj8kge4mW7nFhLA", "text": "Arrived tonight just after our scheduled time and found ourselves grabbing a number like at the dmv. I've come here once before a few years ago and this was not the case. Waited for 45 minutes before getting helped (which for us was 17 tickets being called), and was given a measly response as to why they were the only car rental company in the place with a line like that (we have more cars than everyone else, it's spring training).\n\nOne woman's job appeared to be shouting out the next number and being rude to the people who couldn't get the ticket thing to work (it stopped working twice while we were waiting and both times she didn't say a word to the very nice people who approached her and said they couldn't grab a number). I went up to ask her a question when they turned off the \"cars available\" sign and she made me feel super great with her initial slow blink and one word responses. Great choice for customer service!\n\nWe were assigned a car after the standard up-sell attempts and walked down to the lot to find no car in our spot. Two people in the lot were extremely nice and helpful and got us another car right away but it was done so hastily and without checking with anyone that I wondered if that's what happened to our car in the first place. \n\nAfter being told we would have a full tank of gas and agreed to bringing it back that way, the car was at a solid 3/4 tank.\n\nIt was bad enough I don't plan on using Budget ever again.", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YGLcM0ITeX6MHYURkfx_DQ", "review_id": "KsLSQmv5vT7_siwqKINrVw", "text": "BEWARE OF BUDGET CAR RENTALS:  I reserved a Budget rental in Germany and the ONLY option I requested was a navigation system.  Upon arrival and going through the check-in process, the agent explained to me, there is a refueling option.  She went on to explain: \"The way the refueling option works is if you do not return the car full of fuel, you will pay $83.54 Euros.\"  Because I was flying out early the next day, I made sure the tank was absolutely full the night before.\n\nUpon return of the vehicle, I was charged the $83 Euros regardless.  I contacted Budget and they explained to me that the refueling option did not work the way it was described to me and they refused to refund the money the money to me.\n\nTHIS WAS A MISLEADING OPTION AND I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE YOU AVOID USING BUDGET ALTOGETHER.  I gave them three opportunities to make it right and they refused.!!!  Shame on you Budget!!!  Remember, there are many car rental choices available.", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WjcY0n-a1kXezhxA4ouSxg", "review_id": "EOldFK3A3y5Fsllfg7KM4A", "text": "I'm giving Budget one star already. After reading bad reviews about other car companies I went with Budget. Don't rent from here if you don't have lots of time to sit in the airport. Every other company I could have walked up and rented a car. Here I'm number 27 - they are on 13 - and I've been sitting here for 20 minutes.", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FqgVFU7mR7QObiL9QlX-xw", "review_id": "7mJ3EbL3248L1f7eRyRueg", "text": "They tricked me into buying insurance even though when they offered me I turned it down. I didnt notice it on my bill either till I returned the car. These guys are sketchy RSA: Garret and MGR: Darryl.", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xUUciYAbDKVQQgdLPBW5Xg", "review_id": "TW_czaFnE5l4IIFgGzT4iA", "text": "Horrible waits, bad service. The employees are very kurt from from desk to leaving the parking structure.  What happened to customer service! When I finally dropped of my car, I told them about the trash the was left behind and the dirty windshield and the just said \"okay\".  Tell me that you'll let your management know, so it doesn't happen again", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o14WhNW6atvBGELX-zAWyQ", "review_id": "9YqSmBetcHV5Dkx57ULN6Q", "text": "I had a very good experience with Budget at PHX at the end of March 2014. I booked a car in advance on budget.com, so when I arrived at the rental car facility at PHX (you take a shuttle bus to get to all the rental car agencies at the Phoenix airport), I avoided all the long lines that some people here have complained about. I proceeded down the escalator to the lower level where the cars are parked, got in an express line (only 1 person ahead of me) and picked up a car in very little time. One piece of advice: Don't do the gas prepay option; you don't get credited for any gas left in the car upon return. I had almost a full tank of gas when I returned the car and still paid for a tank of gas with that prepay option. That kind of sucked, but lesson learned. I would use Budget again because it was one of the better car rental experiences I've had. If you book your rental car online in advance, it saves a LOT of time.", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Di-ysZELMuIkf0yiuvyGDQ", "review_id": "Ht46Sv7UD7JTq5fyZ5NPsw", "text": "Don't go there, they trick you!\n\nI prebooked and paid my car a couple of weeks up front. I was looking for a mid size car (5 People, 4 Lagguage) to have enough space for two persons without having stuff out of the trunk. I always try to book unlimited miles and a full covered insurance packeage. That`s what I booked here as well. \n\nMy voucher stated as a car type \"standard / intermediate\" similar to a Dodge Avenger. \nI don\u00b4t knew this type of car, but the key facts were right. I needed this car to drive from Phoenix to Sedona (1.5 hours) and just a bit around to discover the area.\n\nWaiting time was super, just 3 numbers in front of me. \n\nThe guy behind the counter was very nice, but now I know he was it just to trick me!\n\nHe tried as usually to sell me an additional insurance, but I told him to look at my booking which covers everything. He confirmed friendly \"Oh, yes, your are right. What I am talking about\".\n\nHe asked me what car I want. He has an Impala and a Malibu?\nBecause I didn't know the cars I said to him that I don' t care, as long as the car has enough room. \n\nHe told me the Malibu would be nicer because it has a 6 cylinder engine and this would be better for my drive to Sedona.\n\nAt this point I was still impressed how kind and service orientated he was.\n\nWe went to the paperwork and he explained me everything what will popup on the touchscreen which I had to sign. Of course (unfortunately)  I was not reading every line in this contract.\n\nFinally he gave me the papers and explained where the car was located. So far so good. I found the car and had a good time with it. I told my wife about the nice guy and the service.\n\n4 days later, when I came back I did the checkout. The guy who scanned the bar code gave me a paper strip with the words:\" Everything is ok, there is nothing exept your upgrade\"\n\nUpgrade??? I have never booked an upgrade!!!!\n\nI went again to the counter (lukely I had enought time before my flight) and spoke to an employee. She asked me to bring the original contract, which I gave to her. I explained that I have never upgraded and neither asked to do it. \n\nI have booked a car for $155  and now I should pay additional $179 for an upgrade. Who books a car for $155 and afterwards more than that again for an upgrade?\n\nShe told me that she has to asked the manager. My feeling was now that this situation and complain was nothing new to her.\n\nThe manager came and explained me that I have signed everything. I told him that if I would forced to read every line in a rental car agreement it would proably take hours. Nobody would do that. Customers have to trust the companies and the employees.\n\nHe explained me that he would read everything before he would signed it. He then said something to his employee and left without any further word to me. She started to enter something into the computer, without telling me. \n\nShe handed me a new printout.  I asekd her if everything has been credited now so that there is a zero balance. \n\nShe took the paper back, looked at it and confirmed \"yes\".\n\nI looked at the paper and in deed the last line showed \"Your total due: $0.00\"\n\nI thanked her and went to the airport to get my flight. I was lucky and hoped that the employee would have to explain it to his manager with some consequences.\n\nAt home I checked my account and saw that I have still paid  $115.56 for the upgrade. They tricked me twice!!!\n\nSo be aware of what you sign there. If you read all the reviews you will see there is a red line. That\u00b4s their way to get your money. Don\u00b4t belive what someone tells you. Take your time to read every line and number on your contract.\n\nBut much better and easier: AVOID such companies!!!\nThere are several other out there and your total will be much less at the end!\n\nNever ever Budget!", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Rm-PzdlGxMd52Iak3v6CjA", "review_id": "tbUqNQlYXsbMipCCT2smMg", "text": "On May 22, 2014 I agreed to rent a small car for 3 days. I was quoted a rate of $170.67 and the vehicle was priced at $36.00 per day. I returned the vehicle on May 25, 2014 only to be charged $415.75 and was being charged $44.00 per day. When I called to figure out why I was being charged an additional $245.75 I was told that the blonde lady who rented me the car up sold me on services I did not agree too. In fact, the whole time I was there I told her I could not afford more then $200.00 and she assured me that $170.67 is all I would be charge. Every question I asked she lied about costing me an additional $245.75. She lied about what would happen if I returned the car early and the amount of the rental. This was my first time renting with this company and it will be my last. They are completely negligent when it comes to customer service and will be deceitful when it comes to billing your account. Please be careful when renting from this company, they will drain your bank account.", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Dq4Yg92-XyF3WyFhMFTqrA", "review_id": "oku2wgPV7eq31QPO5TA7gA", "text": "So yeah.  Zero stars for this place.  I went for spring break with my fiance.  I get that part of this has to do with the fact I am there in a high tourist season, however our hotel at a decent place was less that what it cost us to rent a Kia Soul.    We were not allowed to change our car even though we had no desire to be driving that.  We were basically harrassed about insurance for ten min.  They told us that we had to top off the fuel within a five mi radius and bring in a receipt with this information, as that failure to do this would incur a penalty.\n\nTo put another driver on the vehicle was more than twenty per day.  In some cities in a non tourist season you can get an economy car for that price.\n\nThe USB connection ports didnt work so charging iPods ect wasnt going to happen.\n\nThe major complaint happened at check in.  We were in a rush and I left some items in the vehicle.  I noticed that I left them when I was in the line for Southwest (that was a horror show as well), I called three times from the airport, once from the plane and once from our layover.  Then I called from St Louis where we landed.  Each time leaving messages.  I got a call a day later.  A majority of the items werent found.\n\nThe woman in the lost and found was nice, however couldnt explain what happend.  I spoke with her manager who told me that she would look in to it and call me the next day.  That was three months and five left messages by myself ago.  All she needed to do was say that they looked at the video tape.  Thats it.  I heard story after story from the Lost and Found woman about what they did, however it really never made sense.  Why some and not all of the items were recovered doesnt make sense until this day.\n\nSo while I understand that I didnt have to go to spring training and then it was my fault that I lost things, this was a rip off with a serious lack of courtesy to the end user.", "business_id": "FYCVF_1qYm3x5DYCbmmK1g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "PzliVJxNrwVuC0zZwpeC2g", "text": "Every time I want to complain about how many dang ads are in this paper I remind myself how much I paid.  Ah yes, free.  No ads, no free.  \n\nThe new times has some awesome front line reporting.  It's pretty sad to me how many issues don't make it on the news, or into our legislature until they have been discussed in the New Times.  Unfortunately, it can never have the full journalistic edge to it because they will occasionally do this wild and wacky stories with so much sarcasm some folks think they are real and get all hurt, while everyone else realizes it's a joke.  I like the idea, but I'd rather if that was done as a smaller story rather than a cover story.  But anyhow....\n\nAwesome classifieds section.  Kinda scary in parts - I mean, you KNOW some of those can't be legal - but there is some good stuff there too.  Pretty darn good music and food reviews generally too.  \n\nPersonal Bonus: At Christmas, their pages are the perfect size for wrapping ornaments.  Score.", "business_id": "qevoC1jHifFFWFfJWUNyfQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "W0kfGamFi2Je5bW7uTkH7A", "text": "My favorite news publication in the Phoenix area. The ads are a bit distracting but, as Kristin pointed out, \"no ads, no free.\"\n\nThey are certainly the edgiest journalists around and target a younger, more liberal audience. The Arizona Republic in all its watered down glory leaves something to be desired, and many of the smaller local papers are filled with conservative fluff, IMHO. \n\nThe New Times takes an active interest in local music and local artists of all kinds and types, and takes aggressive stances on many issues, political and otherwise. It's refreshing to see some cojones in local news reporting from time to time, even if they don't always do it in the most serious fashion.", "business_id": "qevoC1jHifFFWFfJWUNyfQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "DBCgOkxxF3AhSKDAqQcR7g", "review_id": "9UvqlwdrJt-AoM-5flvpiA", "text": "After talking about the New Times in the forums, I thought I should probably bring my opinion here!\n\nI used to read the New Times regularly and really enjoyed their articles. I ate up their stories on Arpaio and other political subjects.\n\nBut then a group I'm part of was the subject of a really deceptive column, and I learned an acquaintance of mine had a feature article written about her in which they completely fabricated some quotes, and then there's the whole 'April Fool's' fiasco with the article on the chef who prepared endangered species...\n\nAnyway, bottom line is that the New Times is here to provide entertainment at their subjects' expense, and very rarely provide news. I still read it sometimes for a laugh or to check out event listings, but that's about it. I'm sure there's stellar information in here every so often, but I'd rather not wade through the bullshit to find it.", "business_id": "qevoC1jHifFFWFfJWUNyfQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "A_O8wZOsMTPwyeYA4-Rsow", "review_id": "XErfQlSSmXc_zEAxvBVQow", "text": "Crap. Crap. Crap.\n\nYour local \"Independent Weekly\" owned by a HUGE corporate conglomerate that owns something like 16 other \"Independent Weeklies\" in other towns.\n\nHorrible layout.  Horrible entertainment writers. Great for puppy training and starting fires.\n\nCrap. Crap. Crap.", "business_id": "qevoC1jHifFFWFfJWUNyfQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 19, "useful": 12, "cool": 13}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "ehRz9ftXU5K650zVwN7-tw", "text": "How I wish our dog Emilie wasn't potty trained. How I wish my bird Lu Lu wasn't eaten alive by a rogue Labrador a few years ago. How I wish I hadn't given up my paper mac-he hobby.\n\nThat way I would put to good use this useless newspaper. \n\nIrresponsible reporting. Pretentious and condescending writing. Horrible graphics and photographs.\n\nNew Times. Get real. It's time to stop playing high school newspaper.", "business_id": "qevoC1jHifFFWFfJWUNyfQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rV-B4sIzTbnvsYZZi2Nyrw", "review_id": "Lz_PUfdLa093yNPy03ufAQ", "text": "Need a sensationalized story? Want a sarcastic look at the news? Want the sometimes decent stories to be overwhelmed by the massive amount of porn ads?\n\nRead New Times!\n\nThis is a tabloid, plain and simple. Anyone who says anything else is lying to you.", "business_id": "qevoC1jHifFFWFfJWUNyfQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "nc3cqVN0UuB3m50-CcMftw", "review_id": "6DwPnkfNdoyJp_EYV8-jWA", "text": "Not so much a liberal approach to reporting as a brainless attempt to convey \"news,\" New Times has continued to disappoint and frustrate me on a weekly basis. So, why do I subject myself to the pain of this paper? Usually, only two things [garnering it the two stars]: Savage Love and the Night&Day. The former keeps me informed (and sometimes offers new ideas to keep that spark going ;) ) while the latter gives me something to plan on doing over the weekend. Honestly, it was N&D that turned me on to Cazwell. Some times the restaurant and movie reviews aren't painful. Otherwise, there is no worthwhile content in this paper. That, and I feel I've been duped by their fabricated stories a few too many times and you're wasting your time; you're not The Onion and are wasting our time if you think you are.\n\nWhile I consider myself left-of-center, New Times just dives off the deep end without its inflatable floatation devices. I'm not member of Sheriff Joe's fan club, but I don't view him as a serpentine demon. And while I admitted up front that the sex column piques my interest, the avalanche of provocative advertising is too much at times. I don't want to think my sushi has been in contact with a naked person, thank you very much.\n\nWhen we buy a house that has a little more property and I can start my garden, New Times will be part of that process. It will do wonders to keep the weeds at bay.", "business_id": "qevoC1jHifFFWFfJWUNyfQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DHVpiCNvVVrLokPYFG-QVA", "review_id": "9XM6OpnVN4n1iZ3dJOn86g", "text": "For years I endured the Phoenix New Times. I read it..because it was free (isn't that why anyone picks it up?).  But my story about a brief discussion with an editor says it all. \n\nI wrote to the editor to explain my disappointment with a particular article. I actually said that they were doing themselves a disservice by calling this particular story \"real\" since it was actually a farce; that's not journalism, its fiction..yet this publication continues to call itself a news source. \n\nAlmost immediately, I received a reply from the editor. When I saw it in my \"inbox\" I assumed it was a \"form\" response. You know, \"thanks for contacting us, blah blah blah\".  Imagine my surprise to see that it was from an editor, personally insulting me and my intelligence! After the initial shock of receiving a poorly written personal attack from an EDITOR, I replied only that he had \"eloquently proven my point.\" to which he responded again with another insult. I decided that I was the bigger person at this point, and stopped communicating. \n\nSince then, I have never picked up a New Times or any of their sister publications. I encourage others to stop justifying the New Times existence by even so much as lining their bird cages with it. What a waste of trees.", "business_id": "qevoC1jHifFFWFfJWUNyfQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f3LA83yEEBMj9q92H28O7w", "review_id": "feZkThd3wl9dB04m8WJqJQ", "text": "While it is the best newspaper in Phoenix it remains well below average.", "business_id": "qevoC1jHifFFWFfJWUNyfQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pztLIdZWCH4C53x_Fm8f-Q", "review_id": "DcvKV37eiy3nK86c7LwrsA", "text": "Trash..................", "business_id": "qevoC1jHifFFWFfJWUNyfQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SZKERfc9GXIvDclz657qsg", "review_id": "V_iVya8Y9iXnJ_eSiM-34Q", "text": "From 2007-2010, I was subjected to harassment & abuse from a Christian identified family in Surprise--they targeted me because I'm gay & Jewish. In the Fall of 2008,  New Times writer Niki D'Andrea subjected me to two lurid stories in which I was ridiculed and reported to be bi-polar, which I'm not. D'Andrea also made an issue out of my being Jewish in her stories, which raises many disturbing questions as to her motives.\nD'Andrea told me that she had intentionally misrepresented the truth and that she had written both stories specifically to discredit me and to prevent me from getting assistance.\n\nIn December 2010, the Surprise police stepped in and put a stop to the abuse I was being subjected to. My tormentors cited the New Times stories as one of their justifications for escalating their abuse towards me.\nWhen told of this, both Niki D'Andrea & her editors laughed.\n\nThe New Times is a hate group, plain & simple.", "business_id": "qevoC1jHifFFWFfJWUNyfQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "cRyNICH0mhjxagvSyVr60Q", "review_id": "kABbnbiBmOAp3T6wzztA9w", "text": "Not rating new times specifically, but their friday food truck event. Visited here for the tlicious tacos. I would avoid this event on fridays and hike the extra 2 miles to get to the food truck friday event at the phoenix public market. Its a nicer atmosphere and a bigger selection of food trucks to pick from.", "business_id": "qevoC1jHifFFWFfJWUNyfQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-69HRk_D8Hq3Ki1cagvDcA", "review_id": "WFnawiqPUaeoHOc9MKlQtg", "text": "The only reason Phoenix New times is still around is because it's free. Their strip club supporters and ads is whats keeping them in business.  No one with any common sense would buy Phx new times paper if it was for sale.\n\n They call anyone who is against illegal immigration. Bigots.  lol \n\n The only good story i read on Phx new times is the story about lifelock.com. How it is a scam and that the owners ID was stolen many times. I guess showing your SSN on national TV is a good way to become a victim of ID theft.\n\nother than that. story after story about how much they hate Sheriff Joe and all anti illegal people.", "business_id": "qevoC1jHifFFWFfJWUNyfQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "iwUN95LIaEr75TZE_JC6bg", "review_id": "XDnQ0hSWPEfBuB4KlYMs8A", "text": "Dear New Times,\n\nI don't quite understand why the reviewers here are so down on you but can only conjecture how most aren't strip club aficionados, in need of a good car stereo at low, low, prices, and, have little interest in attending concert events featuring eighties bands who've been on 'Behind the Music-where are they now'.\n\nBut that's precisely why I love you. \nWIthout you, how would I have ever known Chesty Morgan was performing a one-night only  gig at Bourbon Street? I've never seen 96FFFF tits prior to or since that day, so kudos for that one. The image of her hot air balloon tits will be forever seared into my temporal lobes, and one that I frequently whip-out, right along with my hoo-dilly when I need to...well, you know. \nA triumphant five stars for that piece of it.\n\nAs for the car stereo places featuring the 'One dollar install', what a load of shit those places are. They may only charge a buck to install it, but you can get the same piece of equipment on Crutchfield Online for half the money, and, get a high school dropout to install it for a couple of blunts. \nSo no stars for those thieving fucks.\n\nAnd your classifieds? I love them. Particularly the variety.\nMen seeking women.\nWomen seeking men.\nBi-men seeking racially bigoted trans-gendered she-male dominatrix.\nWomen seeking goats.\nIs there no end to your ever-growing list of classified captions? \nFive more stars, but mainly for your consideration of the deviant sex aficionado whose only outlet prior to your varietal classifieds was either NAMBLA, or a henhouse.\n\nAnother section of your paper I love is the call girl ads. \nYet five more stars and big fat mega props to your devoting page after page to these industrious eager beavers.\nI can't begin to tell you how consoling it is to know that when it's my turn to host poker night, I can choose from any number of 'college coeds' to make certain my soiree is the hit of the season. Although, I can't give you a bunch of stars on this one.\nNot only did one of my buddies lose a stack that night at poker, he also lost his longtime girlfriend, and, with no medical insurance, his low-rent romance cost him a couple of trips to the clinic. \nYou may want to look into this. \nMaybe put one of your reporters on the case, since it tends to irretrievably fuck-up people's lives when someone shows up to the party with chlamydia.\nMajor party foul.\n\nAnyway, overall, I have to give you high marks. \nBetween Chesty's gigantor titties, 'mostly' disease-free call girls, and, seeing at least two of the original Eagles perform at some Indian Casino way the hell out in BFE, my life has only been greatly enhanced by what most here caption as an 'uninformative rag.'\nI find you anything but.\n\nPS.\nIf you need someone to write a comedy food review column, I think I'm your boy.\n\nIf not, then I suggest having one of your reporters go undercover, hoping they meet up with 'Destiny'. One of your call 'girl' ad customers who conveniently forgot to mention how she was in possession of one very large dick. \nThat was another 'big' party foul.", "business_id": "qevoC1jHifFFWFfJWUNyfQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VDRYPEY-zSs3pbetLkGiiw", "review_id": "uTzcSv2D2mekK3aLaKekzw", "text": "Look in the dictionary (remember dictionaries? those books full of definitions of words?) under \"consolidated\" and you'll find New Times. Once upon a time, in the pre-Yelp/pre-Facebook era, New Times really did serve its purpose as a proverbial 'alternative newsweekly.' It was thicker than a phone book (remember phone books? those books...er, never mind). The point being, half of the pages were full-page ads for car stereo installs and a local movie theater chain - so you could help plan for the weekend. All their staff was local, and Phoenix had New Times, New York had Village Voice, LA had LA Weekly, and so on. \n\nOh, how times have changed. New Times circa 2012-2013 really doesn't seem like it's a viable 'alternative newsweekly' anymore. Their editorial bread and butter, as it were, is all Sheriff Joe - and...? Nothing else besides Sheriff Joe? That's really the only local content. I miss \"The Bird\" column that had more diverse local stories. I miss the pre-foodie 'Cap'n Dave' food sections. And in the Romney 'Women With Binders' era, I really miss their then-controversial coverage of the FLDS compound in Colorado City. It seems like they surrendered it all over to Gannett & AZ Central (the Arizona Republic.) \n\nTime was, locals would look forward to Thursdays to get a New Times. Now, there really isn't that much gotta-read-it urgency anymore. Pick it up on Friday, on a Saturday, or a Sunday, and it's as \"meh\" as it gets.", "business_id": "qevoC1jHifFFWFfJWUNyfQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zzB8yDToISliM-HBmlSDFA", "review_id": "iQ3JM0NfQfcPYIfdE_Yxeg", "text": "The great thing about the New Times is that it is free. So, it's perfect for lining your pet bird's cage or puppy's kennel.\n\nThis \"paper\" is so biased that I can no longer read it. I'm not affiliated with any political party and it is completely obvious that this is a total left wing publication. Any article I had read recently does not give a fair portrayal of its topic, thus not allowing the reader to make an informed decision. Instead, they infuse the liberal agenda into every story they run in what feels like an attempt to dumb down the city's population.\n\nIn my late teens I actually enjoyed reading the paper while waiting for the bus or whatever I was doing. In my early twenties I still humored myself with an article once in a while. Now, as I am approaching thirty years old, I will not even pick up their \"Best of Phoenix\" editions.", "business_id": "qevoC1jHifFFWFfJWUNyfQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GQgYcYarKmcKt67kXXItlA", "review_id": "ZFtJCwqYa6qzs-zM4wiyTw", "text": "Trashy rag that besmirches heroes: http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/valleyfever/2013/07/brendan_mcdonough_sole_survivo.php\n\nFingers crossed their ad revenue plummets.", "business_id": "qevoC1jHifFFWFfJWUNyfQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 12, "useful": 11, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "nc3cqVN0UuB3m50-CcMftw", "review_id": "kvCetkwxIPtjf9PQYye2FQ", "text": "There are some things that must be experienced in life to truly appreciate: your first kiss, your first fine dining experience, your first swap meet. \n\nPark 'n Swap didn't pop my swap meet cherry, but it did impress me enough to forget about my real first time in Tucson. PnS, situated near the greyhound park, is a sprawling mecca of bargains galore, tchotchkes, crazy crap and some pretty useless garbage. My BFF and I have a method: We case each aisle after we get a beer or two or 5, working our way to the back of the lot. About half way through, we usually stop for wings and fries from Long Wong's, get another beer, then finish off cruising the merchants. \n\nOn a side note, I'm hoping to return very soon to scout out a DVD copy of \"Teen Witch\" so I can have a Top That event. \n\nMore than the good-to-great deals, the highlight of your visit to the PnS is people watching. Yes, Indoor Swap Meet used to have the Phony Pony Sisters (bah, where have they gone?), but PnS has such a plethora of Jerry Springer wannabes that it's worth twice--no, thrice!--the cost of admission. \n\nWith the light rail station right in front of PnS, it's going to be hard for me to find excuses as to why I cannot get my entertainment and morning drink on in one place. It's my Saturday and Sunday morning therapy.", "business_id": "jkNMvDsQ5IqyACelUHdduA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hFtlFksrcLaWHGPNa6SmeA", "review_id": "QCduops9prmZCn74Qpoplg", "text": "this only gets two stars because it was pure entertainment and I got in for free. \nI saw people leaving with bags full of stuff and after walking the entire park all I could think was \"what in the WORLD could they have seriously bought?!\" \n\nIt was a bunch of the most random junk. I think Bacon B put it best \"crazy crap and useless garbage\" but in a good way, you know? it's totally worth the 2 dollar entry fee if nothing more than the entertainment or most bizarre browsing ever :)", "business_id": "jkNMvDsQ5IqyACelUHdduA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ArvjnHPJyq4WQT1f5fH6OQ", "review_id": "I9jjOkkWzHB9QnlF1jn4SA", "text": "I mean if you're looking for useless crap..or just something to do..this is the place to go.\nI seriously feel like I'm in Mexico again when I come.\n\nI decorate cell phone cases..so I'm definitely here a bit too often, this is where I can get em at $5 a piece. \n\nThere's a lot of random crap, but really noone should knock it because this is all pretty much expected out of some swap mart.\n\nThis place isn't amazing..but like I said it's something to do.\nDon't hate.", "business_id": "jkNMvDsQ5IqyACelUHdduA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DghMl81bONCh5ELnrgn4Fw", "review_id": "JhK_E6_0PeshsIBx-2QGXQ", "text": "Juicy Couture bags for $45?! This is madness!", "business_id": "jkNMvDsQ5IqyACelUHdduA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 65, "cool": 65}, "user_id": "Xe3roFVZWGe1ABkuhN9UCg", "review_id": "CGgQiJmy6MkfstMa8GBFvg", "text": "They have good kettle corn", "business_id": "jkNMvDsQ5IqyACelUHdduA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YsjhdKlkp8C4_JRSFOdUHA", "review_id": "QyXy62P2NgHo5w8P9LDfTA", "text": "I feel so bad for those live Midget horses. It was so hot out there, and one was limping. My wife was so bummed, and it ruined our whole shopping experience. \n\nOther than that, it's the same ol parkn swap, just getting smaller, and smaller every year.", "business_id": "jkNMvDsQ5IqyACelUHdduA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VYk7x1N6TN4Ai93BWNyZnQ", "review_id": "PXpqxQIZ4zYak4-t67TnEg", "text": "this place blows. how many shoe and embossed Jesus picture dealers do you need? if you're in the market for bootleg stuff and grey market goods this is the place. Could count on one hand how many used stuff dealers there were. save your $2.", "business_id": "jkNMvDsQ5IqyACelUHdduA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gnSy_kgvL5Fk33UOWeWpXg", "review_id": "QKMknd3bfXb79kbbzfiVDA", "text": "Ok not the best goods you'll find for a bargain but me and my family just love walking around and seeing all the cool stuff people don't want anymore! Plus they have a hot wing stand that sells pretty good wings! 6 wings and fries for $6! Not too bad! Get the spicy because the hot taste like mild!\n\nThere are rides for kids tickets are $1 for one ride and It didn't look worth it for me. The rides looked old and unstable, but if you wanna walk around and see cool stuff I'd stop by here! Admission is $2 and kids 11 yrs old and younger are free! :-)", "business_id": "jkNMvDsQ5IqyACelUHdduA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nGvxLe5jdJGbxTYt9XjScw", "review_id": "on2Jp92kmnMFqLWfVa7IlQ", "text": "Only good on Fridays. The other days it's just venders. Friday actually has real people selling their own stuff.", "business_id": "jkNMvDsQ5IqyACelUHdduA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c81frbKMS-1TOID6UKGEsQ", "review_id": "bNFcRtriyc4pChRQn9lNpQ", "text": "Large selections of almost everything. Many choices for food. Fun to just walk around and look at different things. Large selection of used cars being sold by owners. Easy to get to and lots of parking. Prices are very good.", "business_id": "jkNMvDsQ5IqyACelUHdduA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "adkV-Rt2NjIZzh2tmryeWQ", "review_id": "PahNsuE5CME3XkjsGIE1yA", "text": "This is a wonderful alternative to going on vacation at a fancy resort. The options are limitless and the attractions are many. There truly is something for everyone here. \n\nThey have a kids area with rides from your elementary school carnival. You know the slide that takes off a layer of skin and shocks your ass all the way down? Also, the tilt-a-whirl, no doubt filled with sun-baked vomit. There is a petting zoo, and you can even feed and ride miniature livestock!\n\nYou can buy a bird here, and even get a brazillian wax for $45 from a toothless woman. Dining options include pork rinds, funnel cakes, and snow cones.\n\nIn all seriousness, it's only $2, the people watching is decent, they have beer, and you might find something cool. I didn't think the prices were spectacular, but maybe I have unrealistic expectations.", "business_id": "jkNMvDsQ5IqyACelUHdduA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WgQwZu0ECAjavpbUlMRBeA", "review_id": "yv0-x89sUaeUFXXNoxaplQ", "text": "I had a bid done and after a couple weeks I called back to have the work done, and the person that did the bid wasn't there any more. (should have been a red flag). So I was told to call another person. I called and left a message, I hear back from him a week later... he told me they would honor the bid but would need a faxed copy of it, it being 2010 I asked if I could email him the original bid that was EMAILED TO ME? He said that he didn't have email so no, I would need to fax it like it was 1993. I did that and didn't hear back form him... and didn't hear back from him... finally I called and left a message again, and I didn't hear back from him. FINALLY, after calling twice I cot a hold of him... He said, he would have the installation people give me a call. They did and set an appointment. The day before the appointment, I got a call from a Baker secretary asking for my credit card information... ? I asked why and she explained that they were going to need to have it to pay for the insulation, i asked if we would pay when the work was done? She said, no it works better if they take my credit card... So i agreed BUT stressed the fact that I did not what to be changed for work that was not done yet... as you can probably guess, they went a head a charged my card. I called and asked why they ran my card... she explained that it was company policy. I talked to another sales guy who said there was nothing he could do... I left a message for \"Mr. Fax\" and still have not heard back.\n\nThe next day I get a call 3 hours before the appointment saying that they are at our house ready to do the insulation. I explain that the appointment is in 3 hours and that no one will be there until the allotted time, as it was a APPOINTMENT. He is a little miffed because he was about to get out early for the day but instead has to go and pick his nose for 3 hours...\n\nOver all Banker was a disaster... I would not recommend using them to put insulation in a dog house.", "business_id": "q-Obsq5uss1Tqeqh9VTItA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9MCf3aUbp7My5OnJleO99Q", "review_id": "nfPWJwbNNGArqRjGQBLfoA", "text": "Very professional. The quote they gave was very reasonable. My house stays warmer now in the colder weather, and is even cooler when it is hot. My utility bills have gone down because of the work they did on my home. I would recommend them.", "business_id": "q-Obsq5uss1Tqeqh9VTItA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MLU1GBgpuY5aZjj6oLBOow", "review_id": "k8BlIFKfkx0h07xm5Pnm6w", "text": "Recently, I had Banker Insulation upgrade the insulation in my attic and was extremely pleased with the positive results it has had on keeping the heat inside my home throughout the past colder months. These guys had a great eye for detail and completely treated my home as if they were working on their own. I will definitely recommend Banker Insulation to anyone who is looking for an established reputable company that stands behind the quality of their work!", "business_id": "q-Obsq5uss1Tqeqh9VTItA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MLU1GBgpuY5aZjj6oLBOow", "review_id": "gqP00dF6QaTot9cfdT5hzw", "text": "Banker insulation had the most professional and knowledgeable staff! They re-insulated my home in a timely manner and were so helpful in helping me figure out what I needed to know. Thanks to Banker Insulation, my energy bills are now lower! I'm so happy with their service!", "business_id": "q-Obsq5uss1Tqeqh9VTItA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XhyaiG0FDPhdojjol39Edg", "review_id": "Eurm9xv5dxya_eiUIHvgfA", "text": "Half-house remodel. New construction. Called Banker got a great quote. They showed up on time prep'd it right and even noticed some things that needed to fixed before they blew in the product. Blew it in, did more than quoted. Swept and cleaned it all up before they left. Would recommend these guys!!\n\nThe trick to any work done is to treat the people right the second they come to your house. Say hello, ask their names, offer water etc. Don't assume you are king, you are paying them so they serve you. Treat people with a little respect and they will do right by you. Arrogance on a homeowners part gets you nowhere!\n\nLove these guys!", "business_id": "q-Obsq5uss1Tqeqh9VTItA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YbJtS4KX2as-uIspe6X0Qw", "review_id": "Cpf26i52Coje1j_GDUEvUw", "text": "Banker came out to do a bid on some additional cellulose insulation in our attic.  Instead, based on recommendation by Grant Gosselin due to the allergy issues I have, as well, poor attic design (which had little/no insulation in spots) we did Spray Foam Insulation.  Let me tell you, amazing.\n\nThere was 2 step process, the first part went well and our whole home was slated the week after Memorial Day.  Due to some scheduling issues, there were delays which could have pushed the Foam for an entire week.  Grant stepped up and got 2 crews on a Saturday to complete the job.  As well, we had 2 additional visits to clean up some issues  While the issues were minor, Grant and Banker got everything taken care of with flying colors!\n\nNow our AC is running at a max 5-7hrs a day (compared to 24x7) during the heat.  The energy savings is amazing and I would highly recommend anyone in the valley to consider spray foam.  While it costs more up front (and there is some HVAC work to be done) the long term savings are incredible!", "business_id": "q-Obsq5uss1Tqeqh9VTItA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GlVIC6S7gs2MgWp89oDu7Q", "review_id": "IcCldvlwRKgWZ6lVy2gEbw", "text": "I read some bad reviews about Papago Plating but thought I would give them a try anyway. I should have trusted my instinct and not allow them to chrome plate my bumpers on my 1950 Chevy that I am restoring. They did very lousy work, poor craftsmanship. You can see the weld marks, they use very little chrome and the bumpers are all chipped up when they return them back o you. They wrapped em in bubble wrap to try and cover up the flaws but once I got home and unwrapped them I was very disappointed in their work. I paid $600 bucks for two bumpers and it looks like only one light coat of chrome, I need to send them out to Tuscon to get them dipped right, I just threw away $600 bucks. Don't trust that old man at Papago, he might have been good at one time, but their work sucks right now.", "business_id": "8YqAsWaEKf9yXY1HYomHNg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iBO2m9xXivsIbvFnZHsNvg", "review_id": "8RMGXIz8pYQLtrr1fmyvGg", "text": "In the past I had tried another place to have some parts re-chromed. 6 weeks later, they hadn't even started the job, so I was willing to try Papago because of my horrible experience with the other spot. This was slightly better, but not by far. I am starting to realize that this type of business plays by it's own rules... Deadline is an unknown word, and on time is a foreign concept. Work was supposed to due on the 20th, and on the 2nd of the next month, I picked up the item the day they called and said it was ready. To boot, the item looked really crappy. The front office was filthy, like it hadn't been cleaned in... OK... Looked like it had never been cleaned. Ever. So, if anyone knows a place for re-chroming, that is reliable, on time, and does a good job, let me know. I'm not holding my breathe!", "business_id": "8YqAsWaEKf9yXY1HYomHNg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SCFgPrGbxQWglgljsVLNzg", "review_id": "yRUxSesdlMdbXFJ7IJ5zxg", "text": "Took my girlfriends glock slide here to have it chromed. They were extremely helpful and knowledgable about how to properly chrome/engrave her glock as to not compromise it's functionality. Very competitive pricing and finished the job twice before they had promised. Yes the front office is dirty but I did not go here for lunch. I would recommend them!", "business_id": "8YqAsWaEKf9yXY1HYomHNg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l-oB_1vdkxzPSNeeJdk5Pw", "review_id": "xqOwU441PbCH_1Bnvd-i9A", "text": "This place had got me all pissed off. I got my barber chair parts nickle plated,and got them back 2 months after the day they promised. Not to big a deal but they lied to me 3 different times about it. When I did get it back,I had to give them multiple pieces back cause of all the chips. You would think for all the time they had it and all the money I paid,they would have cleaned there buffing compound off. Nope I'm still working on taking it off. All n all i wasted alot of time and money.This place should b out of business.I DO NOT RECOMMEND PAPAGO PLATING!", "business_id": "8YqAsWaEKf9yXY1HYomHNg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nG2daLFvyZpxPXUZfoSWeQ", "review_id": "K_KYJJ-gynFZo6WSWDSq3w", "text": "I was excited when I bought my project car. Hey, it was in pretty good shape for its vintage and it's very rare. I did need to have the bumper chromed as they were off a late mid century Japanese car. These cars where not known for their sturdy materials, every knows that. \n\nWell, I decided to put all my faith in the folks over at Papago and it turned out to be a massive blunder. Well, they probably did their best. But, their best isn't good enough to restore your dream. Hey, if you need a tub faucet done, go to them. In addition to a filthy location, you'll get some rudeness, a lot of lateness (and a few \"We'll have it tomorrow afternoons\") and then, when they botch the job, they'll tell you it was the material they had to work with? Really, the same material that I brought to you weeks before and asked you to make perfect? The material?\n\nSo, now I have to live with this substandard job and take it to a real restoration place, one that knows what they're working with and won't blame the material for their botched work. I gave them a 1 ranking, after all, they get me SOMETHING back. Nothing I want, but it is something. \n\nEmail me, I'll show you the kind of work they did for me.", "business_id": "8YqAsWaEKf9yXY1HYomHNg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O23zfA01FXxWuswSRsiolA", "review_id": "hZFH86-kil7DKnf8mx-VJg", "text": "I brought my Moen white/ brass roman tub spout to be refinished brushed nickel to match my recently updated bathroom fixtures. Unfortunately, I discovered after leaving the tub project for last, Moen no longer makes a replacement for older spouts. My only options were to replace the entire tub and fixtures for $1000, keep the old fixtures that clashed with the new ones or have the spout re-plated.\n\nI was reluctant to use Papago Plating after reading some of the reviews on Yelp, but went ahead with the order anyway. If you are looking for immaculate antiseptic office\nthis may not be the place for you. However, the business looks like a typical small job-shop one might find anywhere. The lady that waited on me was very pleasant, knowledgeable and accurate with the final cost and completion date. It took one week and only cost $42. \n \nWow! Papago Plating did a fantastic job. The spout matches the new tub handles perfectly.", "business_id": "8YqAsWaEKf9yXY1HYomHNg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zEenQ3twhHxRIhTECfqjDQ", "review_id": "m7XXW1zvku1PmHOCqFRruw", "text": "The airport is easy to navigate around and...wait for it...free wifi. I'm not sure how all of you feel about not being connected, but I was in heaven when I realized that there was free wifi available at this airport. The downside is that you can't use it within restaurants. You have to be in the open seating area. Good on you Phoenix, good on you.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "rB88x78r2193kimaEw6f5g", "review_id": "3_iEdZ-r8f1Bo-XQzdoSNA", "text": "This review is for Terminal 2  - otherwise known as the 9th level of hell.  \r\n\r\nSky Harbor has several terminals and I have always passed through the main (America West) terminal in my travels to and from Phoenix.  It can get crowded, but hey, it's an airport.  Get used to it.\r\n\r\nTerminal 2 however, 'home' to Continental and United Express flights, is the most abysmal place I've seen in a long time.  The 'security' guard I had to pass in order to get to the metal detectors was more interested in her split ends than in looking at my photo ID or checking that it actually matched the name on the ticket.  The Express flight gates are all housed in a small separate building that one must walk through an outdoor area in order to reach.  The entire terminal smells vaguely of mildew and disuse.  And all but one of the eating establishments is either boarded up or roped off and the place that is open...ewww.  \r\n\r\nI ordered a pastrami and swiss from the less-than-friendly counter person and after discussing the appropriate change I should have received back for my $20 bill, I traveled down the smeared glass to pick up my to-go sandwich.  Which had morphed into ham.  I didn't order ham. Well the ticket says sandwich special and that's ham.  Excuse me, but your board says 'special Pastrami and Swiss or Ham and Swiss' and I did not order ham - I don't EAT ham.  Sandwich maker goes down the line to have discussion with counter-person.  I wait.  Impatiently.  I am exceedingly hungry as well as minorly hung-over and I just want my *&$%(#$&  food.  Finally, I get my pastrami and swiss on (grudgingly admitted) good rye bread.\r\n\r\nOne star for the friendly sky-cap who took my luggage (OUTSIDE the terminal) and one star for the good bread.  Otherwise, if you must travel through this airport, take America West.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2006-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ouus3lC3Xk3YRGx4ptd_4A", "review_id": "YsbbuBhYmgmULV4zI9RG3g", "text": "7/07 Update:\nI had a 4 hour wait due to dropping my rental car off early, so had time to blow.  I was flying United, Terminal 2 and there is nothing there, so was told by a TSA staff member to hang out at Terminal 4, more eateries and shopping and there definately was, SWA and US hub.  Definately spent my time here leisurely waiting for my flight and jumped on the shuttle to get be back to Terminal 2 for my United flight.\n--------------------\nI enjoy this airport, I don't mind the tram, you take one of two to get to baggage or parking.  Pretty simple.  And going to the new car rental place is easy.  The shuttle ride is around 10-15 minutes.  Enterprise car rental treated me really well.  Very customer service.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fUDpeyOr4OgOZIXXvzJJbw", "review_id": "9htTqV8byFn1ZkufyZPtIg", "text": "In general, this Airport is good.  The place is huge though.  And Thank God for America West getting bought by US Airways.  America West was the worst airline in the history of mankind!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "zTWH9b_ItSdLOK9ypeFOIw", "review_id": "ZNaa2adCU22doX4kvEX0yw", "text": "I passed through the Phoenix Airport on my way to Baltimore and wasn't so impressed with it.  It's busy and packed.  And not spacious enough for all the people milling around.  As a result, it's not exactly what I would call a clean airport. It's not overly dirty either, but you can tell it's an aged place with worn out floors and facilities.\n\nBut hey, it's America West's hub, and I guess if I'll by flying on that airline, I will be passing on by a few more times.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2006-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Mvqeu2b6hFc4NpQH-IrNDg", "review_id": "Vw7j6h4OJmghw-ruYzfRDQ", "text": "Very nice and a bit confusing, not too much but just a bit!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lDnXkR-Hc5FyPZ7T5oPyRQ", "review_id": "hILa1cL1GzgSHAnYyU4oqQ", "text": "seriously... this might be the one of the best domestic terminals I've been to for some time in the U.S.  the terminal is well-lit, there are actual FRESH options for eating food (a sandwich made to order?!), there are easy-to-read departures boards everywhere, and the security people are, like, COMPETENT!  and they have little disposable booties so you don't have to walk through security with bare feet.  I was so confused by how pleasant people were.  Maybe it's the perpetual sunshine thing, it does something to people's brains...", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 7, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "erzVZkeAaVu3DBJ5LPDMqw", "review_id": "YGiZFIoUbSUyZ9cZJCinxg", "text": "5 stars for the free WiFi. None of this useless T-mobile please nickel and dime us uselessness. I was in Terminal 4, I believe, in on an America West flight from San Francisco to Austin.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "OwcvQW8hbLjcU8eW-1xCIw", "review_id": "n1bNsVrH6JmDo1iK4LgWqw", "text": "Stuck here for 3hrs on a layover.  What to do, what to do?  This airport is huge.  It seems to be the main hub for all flights in the southwest.  Stop off at the gift shop to scan the magazine racks.  OK, that keeps me busy for only 20 min.  What else to do?  Let's try to catch up on some reviews.  What's it gonna cost me to get online?  Hmmm...Sky Harbor Public WLAN?  Could it be?  YES!!!  FREE WI-FI!!!  Makes the layover that much more bearable.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L7CulHC3DeKOzUOUkSN7ZQ", "review_id": "ULsgpw4z56jhmIvtoXo_Hw", "text": "Fly here a lot on TED.  The terminal sucks.  When you are hanging out layed over there is nothing to do or eat.  They did remodel but it is just as bad as before.  I am stuck flying into here everymonth.  One of the good things is there was a smoking room but that got demolished so now you can smoke post checkpoint outside.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l53FUDHRHLg7BQ89KgAtxQ", "review_id": "bnJ7vdZi7DB2hEHL6aZdlA", "text": "In 15 years or so when there is a line that connects the light rail to the airport, and there is a train that takes you to any terminal, to the econo parking and to the rental cars, this place will be a solid rocking 5 stars.  Right now, it's a weak 4.  \n\nThey have awesome signage on the roads leading in and out of the airport.  But if you don't know EXACTLY which one to take - you are kinda screwed because you could end up going to the other side of the airport before you can get out.  Once you know where you want to go, it's a breeze.  They've done quite a bit of work recently on the inside of the airport to make it more customer friendly.  And I have to say, pure location wise - I love that it's so close to city center. I know it has some disadvantages, but when you need to go, and fast, it's awesome.\n\nDecent food offerings and free wi-fi are great, though I think some of the stores could do a little updating but that might just be me...\n\nI haven't had to go through the new \"see you naked\" screen - but I'm psyched to check it out, though I wish it was from the other side...", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_Q3yF9La2WmEwhWOckt24w", "review_id": "EsKkXxkDbB0M6DwlEq8k3Q", "text": "When I landed here for the first time, I was really confused at baggage claim since they had different sides ('north/south' and/or 'east/west' I forgot)... Other than that, it was very comfortable and convenient.\n\nWord of advice, if you are departing, give yourself a lot of time to go through the security checkpoint.  That's the main bottleneck.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hi_thAZJUhMxZ7wSCfC-eg", "review_id": "xhDL-oMLB4_pVm4VA3ViPA", "text": "Terminal 4\n\npros:\n- organized and easy check in (though US Airways (in conjunction with AA) would not give me my second boarding pass so i have to check in again at my connection- that's a whole other airport's rant) \n- complimentary plastic zip baggies provided \n- 6 lines of security open (at check point B)!  so fast and easy!\n- free wireless- is how i'm writing this!\n\ncons:\n- not really nice for the driver dropping me off\n- once you you get to the gate area, if you're thirsty, it's water or vitamin water\n- public breast feeding, blecht!!  put that shit away, find a lounge or something!\n- emergency alarm going off right now- loud, clear, and flashy!  \n- while i appreciate thier attempt to mask any foul bathroom odors, they blast the restroom with a most powerful pink dental flouride gel scent that makes me gag more than i wanted to in the first place\n\ni guess it's better than it's not!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "pTK2TLwXyzA3LajMhzuTWg", "text": "The schizophrenic Phoenix airport must be broken into its terminals: 2, 3, and 4 (as they remind you with frequency \"There is no Terminal 1.\" Though, they never do say why not . . . ) \n\nTerminal 2 is the down home, midwestern terminal. It feels much more like a small city airport terminal, where they wheel the jetway/staircases carefully to the plane's exit doors and blast wind in the faces of travelers as they deboard. Though, they actually do have normal jetways now, that is just what you'd expect by looking at it. T2 is my favorite, in all candor, because lines move faster and bags arrive quicker than at its counterparts.\n\nTerminal 3 means you have a long journey ahead or you've just finished one. In my experience, I have only gone through T3 on cross country or international flights. The escalators are teeming with suits, hurriedly shuffling between flights for what appear to be business meetings or other important matters. Lines move fairly quickly during the day, but early morning or evening hours get backed up faster than you can say \"Nasdaq.\"\n\nLastly, Terminal 4, the mother of all airport terminals. Southwest's hub is here, and budget travelers of all shapes and sizes scamper and jog and saunter to their gates. You will begin to understand how big Phoenix has truly grown to be when you get a good look around terminal four. It is as huge and spread out as the metropolis itself, and ties itself together loosely with its elevators and moving sidewalks. Upon arriving in Phoenix, bags at terminal four take their sweet time to reappear on carousels, so be as patient as time allows.\n\nIt can be frustrating entering and exiting the airport itself to mind the signage and beware sudden lane changes or mergers with oversized shuttle buses. Good luck in that jungle; you may need it.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ErSb86Rzw_lZw4Vfr_iWnQ", "review_id": "CzGO-E6BS2JTcRIkcDNs3w", "text": "Aaah, the familiar blast of air conditioning fans my face as we walked out of the gate from the plane... \n\nWhy is it that just one to two days before arriving in Arizona, it was 60 degrees?--the same degree of coolness as the bay, but when we touched Phoenix ground, it's all of a sudden 90 degrees??  And of course, when we leave next week, the temp will plummet back down (at least, according to the news).  The Gods have it in store for my fiance and I to somehow *enjoy* the heat as we visit friends and family twice a year in Mesa.\n\nAnyway, back to the airport..there was this lady parked on the loading zone for 15 minutes waiting for her party.  WTF??  In Oakland, they'll sic the security on you when you so as much touch the curb for 30 seconds without picking or dropping off someone.  I once nearly got into a car accident trying to avoid their palms from hitting my trunk..", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BsdeNa2x4V2d5mNGJTyEww", "review_id": "80uwcNQUVUgx1K-iaEpyvA", "text": "This is not one of the better organized airports that I've been in. First off, the rental car place is way far away from the airport. Give yourself about an extra hour to do the car thing. At the airport itself, I didn't have any problems, but it looked like the place could easily be overwhelmed. There was only 1 metal detector for our 14 gates and no expansion possible. If they started getting behind, it looked like it would be nearly impossible for them to catch up. Also, the food here sucks.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kVYRVCTyN6kb-HqNOhWDDg", "review_id": "bmtmhshOC8-wGdjvPcR7FQ", "text": "Sky Harbor is a reflection of Phoenix. Some parts are old and worn out and other parts are new and modern. I like the wide variety of eateries and the automated ticket machines next to the security lines\n (so u can print your boarding pass without waiting in line below). WiFi is a plus too. Long term parking is pretty inexpensive which is another bonus. They need to add a movie theatre, a night club, more retail stores, a paint job and new carpets and this place would rock.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4_YfcfHkCem1onJFkItxjA", "review_id": "yoRTP1FWKbytj6Q92gGNkQ", "text": "Overall it's a really good airport for a city the size of Phoenix.  If you check in and print out your boarding pass beforehand and don't check any bags - you should be fine here.  The waits at security aren't that bad for the most part.  One of the highlights here is the award-winning art collection - noted as one of the best in an airport nationwide.\n\nOne reason this airport doesn't get 5 stars is the lack of access between terminals (all they offer is bus service) and between the airport and public transportation - supposedly a link with the future light rail system will come in 5 years or so. \n\nThe difference is terminals has been noted already - but personally I prefer using Terminals 2 and 3 to avoid the zoo that is Terminal 4 - especially to avoid the Southwest (Greyhound of the Skies) crowd.  But if you do have to deal with Terminal 4 - it is large and modern with people movers, offering almost anything you could possibly need. \n\nI especially like Terminal 2 because it is smaller and less frantic.   Downside is there are less eateries.  An Arizona Republic article recently noted that Terminal 4 eateries (Starbucks, for example) charge significantly more than in other terminals - even for the same exact food and drink!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "DH3X4Qj14nIsdeHMFf4xSw", "review_id": "HmFG3aQGJ9wX1EzIg8GoXg", "text": "FYI - if you plan to rent a car, allow extra time.  All of the car rental agencies are located in a separate terminal.  There's just one big bus to hop onto.  In light of the new TSA regs, they have little baggies for you to put your gels into [or lip glosses in my case].  Here's the interesting thing....At PHX they're drawstring... LAX has totally different bags....draw your own conclusions.....\n\n\nETA.  GGGGGGGRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH....I had to update this review.  The only reason it's not one star is because my bag showed up....EVENTUALLY.  I recently had to check a bag from Phoenix to Oakland, because it takes more than a quart size bag of liquids and gels to maintain the Rhubarb for a week.  Somehow, my bag and I did not end up on the same flight.  They found it within 24 hours of me getting home.  But it was a LONG 24 hours, and they just weren't very nice about the whole thing.  At one point this chick asked what was in my bag....um, I don't know.  I told her I did not make a list because I did  not anticipate the neanderthals at PHX would lose my beloved Samsonite wheeley.  When she asked me what type of bag it was, I said, do you want a serial number????  \n\nOK, end rant.  let's hope they do better the next time.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sFOh_8x3Vv2KgyuTlFHNeA", "review_id": "ZrGywOIho2vUiyHJDPN8jQ", "text": "Much like everything else in Arizona, this is very large and in charge and flat.  The decor inside is a southwestern motif of zig zags that gets pretty psychedelic.  The recent renovations to Terminal 4 have been pretty impressive, although I noticed the southwest motif is still alive and well.  The bad thing? If you ever connect in Phoenix, get ready to walk your ass off. Each \"Satelite\" gate is so fricken far. you are always somehow late at some point.  The great thing about it? Free Wifi. So if you ever get stranded there, at least you can chat and surf the net or what not.  It's awesome.  Randomly this airport has no terminal 1, and terminal 2 was built in like 1950.  Terminal 3 is nice, and Terminal 4 is the \"desert jewel\" of them all.  Anyway, another complaint I have about this place is that baggage takes 45 minutes to come out. Annoying. Probably because its so frickin far from the gates and its massive! But again, free wifi. Score!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "YwcacxA7WCB9fryDHDxF8w", "review_id": "FFLwgvIH49nfIM1z_qjjmw", "text": "In my past life when I use to fly America West to Missouri to see my grandparents I always had a layover in Phoenix...well I don't know if you can call it a layover because I would have to run from one terminal to another...not much of a layover.\n\nFlights to Phoenix itself is great (I fly United).  Probably more so that it is such an easy flight from LAX but it is a pretty easy airport to get around and I have always had carry on only so I have never had to deal with baggage claim.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "6wVHL1R4mtUxB0wBUX51rg", "review_id": "-Q1_uIRb6fevEzDjkQbPlw", "text": "An airport after my own heart, the news stands sell Smart Water. \n\nAlso, I love the moving walk ways.\n\nLastly, thank you for the free wireless. It rules.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "dLd0WzN88XfGrz_ZmdVEzw", "review_id": "l7O07gMp1cI89rwVsc1koA", "text": "Jesus--you are a big MoFo!! I was trapped here on a connector flight to Dallas and I SWEAR I had to walk about 2 miles to get to my next flight--on the same airline!! Thankfully I had an hour layover otherwise I would've been screwed. It has all of the typical airport shit....blah blah. Just make sure you allow about 10 hours between your flights and you'll be fine.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "m7j9e53ycZxjWYBD7rZVng", "review_id": "Op6aidjHnQL0I8uc7010dQ", "text": "Well since I tend to fly out of either Terminal 3 or 4, I don't have many problems with PHX. While Terminal 3 certainly doesn't have all the amenities as Terminal 4, it's still good nonetheless. Terminal 2 is an arm pit and definitely lives helps the airport live up to its previous bipolar reviews. I love that the airport has wireless...nice for getting in those last few emails or working on reports and such. Luggage in all three terminals sucks, and I personally think baggage claims universally suck at all airports.\n\nSince I'm a local, I'm pretty familiar with getting in and out of this airport. Parking is relatively cheap for an airport. I will concede that the rental car terminal is a nightmare and I pity those who have to go through the nightmare. \n\nPHX is one of the few airports that has great access to a major freeway, meaning you can get where you want pretty quickly. And since I have no other choices in airports...I'm pretty damn sure I'll be back.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UE1UIi95jSk5tAzOdtnjIA", "review_id": "aZubdxgNIgDfaTTt-DpIGQ", "text": "Ok, I know the layout of the airport can be a bit confusing. Especially if you are unfamiliar with Sky Harbor. However, once you know how things work this is a great airport given the amount of traffic and passengers that travel though it. I travel all the time (professional pilot,) and PHX is great. Free Wi-Fi throughout the airport is a major plus, it is the largest airport in the nation to offer that.\n\nTerminal 1: It was completed in 1952, and demolished in 1990. I never saw terminal 1.\n\nTerminal 2: One of the best terminals in my opinion. The food is not very good in this terminal, but go downstairs! One of the best locations of old Phoenix photos you can find. You can easily kill an hour looking at these! It is never crowded down there, and the history is amazing. Once you are done, sit down upstairs browse the internet and wait for your zone to be called.\n\nTerminal 3: A cool escalator ride through some fake rocks. The starbucks is there (of course,) but just beyond the starbucks are some solitary seats. Good place to kill time. There is also a Blue Burrito grill past security. Those are great for airport food.\n\nTerminal 4: Massive! But there is another Blue Burrito grill after security. If you are waiting on a flight, take a walk around terminal 4. It's huge but at least you can burn part of the burrito off while doing this.\n\nWe all know waiting at airports can suck. But at PHX it is not too bad, especially with the FREE WI-Fi!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "yQ-jR23iMPWd5S4fWkh7Ag", "review_id": "0x_l-pkSZSUH15ltz6Dfsg", "text": "I hate taking buses between terminals.  I hate it.  Why do I have to go outside in the god awful heat and bus all over the damned place just to get to my appropriate terminal?  Why when I arrive, am I miles from the nearest cab stand?\nAnd why was that girl at the security check point such a miserable bitch?  Waves of hatred were just rolling off of her as I had to suffer through having my ID & ticket checked.\nDear sullen and grouchy TSA employees - \nI don't really want to be here either.  Please don't be all nasty to me just because my mere presence here supplies you with this job that you clearly hate.  When I travel, I tend to have things.  Bags, IDs, tickets and what have you.  So if you, in your incredibly trying job of sitting down wearing gloves and being unhappy, find it beneath you to open the clear plastic folder my ticket is in so you can mark it off while I hold out my ID; causing me to shuffle everything I'm holding again so I can open said clear plastic folder, remove my ticket for you since moving thin plastic is CLEARLY not in your job description, show you my ticket, then shuffle again to get my ID into appropriate viewing position - an ID which you just looked at, I might not be all sunshine and rainbows to your big dark raincloud self.  No reason to try to sear me with your occular hate rays and set jaw.  Just keep on being miserable, chewing your gum, and let me get myself out of your life as quickly as possible.\nThanks!\n- All my love, \nSunshine & Rainbows R.\n\nDear United Red Carpet Club - \nI understand that you cater to the business traveler and having 'Headline Prime\" on in the lounge makes good sense, but on 9/11/2007, it's probably not the best idea ever to be showing us the news programs focusing on all the terrorist activity on this terrible anniversary.  Caravan of martyrs?  Letters from Bin Laden?  Warning us for a good 30 seconds that if we have small children or are sensitive in personality, that we are BEGGED to change the channel to spare us the horror of your broadcast focused on mass murder and rape?  (Which by the way, our host has just asked the man he's interviewing if he can go into more detail about the rapes, without being \"too graphic\" - uh, yeah.)\nYeah, I'm totally ready to hop on a plane now.  Good thinkin.\nOh, thanks for the snacks though.  The crudite was only slightly slimy and creepy.\nYours in white knuckles and free snacks - \nLooking on the Bright Side R.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2007-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "abal82kJXIfQjdXVGSIVZA", "review_id": "kesxUnJVlCuWhx9q9MPVmA", "text": "I've had to travel through Phoenix a couple times recently because I was stupid enough to fly on US Air.\n\nCons:\n1. It's huge and it seems like it takes forever to get from point A to B, which can be annoying when US Air cancels your flight and you're running around trying to find a way to get back to Seattle.\n\n2. I swear there are US Air employees hawking credit cards like every 10 feet.  It gets annoying.\n\nPros:\n1. There is this place called the Blue Burrito Grill and it kicks the butt of all other airport food.  They're super fast and we had an amazingly good chicken burrito there last time.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WwGllFX_onO8SySPj1ZcxQ", "review_id": "NUD7Wqf1ZLOtyOO4bwtX1w", "text": "I was very surprised with the efficiency I encountered at this airport! All staff that I encountered was super friendly! (Even on their complimentarty shuttle service)!! Which...by the way was so convenient! \n\nComing back through Sky Harbor the second time, I was checking through extra screening required. I was a little PO-ed at first but I was suprised how uninvasive security was (as opposed to SJC) they were friendly and did their jobs well. They were also very efficient in checking all manner of carry-on items. I wasn't the only one selected for \"random screening\" but I was surprised to see how good of a job they did! \n\nI look forward to traveling through PHO again, as I know my trip will be safe and secure!\n\nThank you Phoenix....until next time!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "HfwO9GnaP-9VdI0afwgmrA", "review_id": "UBRj0g-_tLTPsuk_-p-eGA", "text": "Who yelps about airports? Well  I do! Seeing that I travel pretty frequently, I appreciate Sky Harbor for it's setup, organization, and open spaces. You are never cramped, the lines move pretty quick and it's a decent experience. They also have free WI-FI, which is a great bonus!  The best thing about SH, are limit flight delays, since the weather is almost always sunny here. It is the best place to fly in and out of, especially during the winter months. They could have a better restaurant selection, but it's not too bad, if you have time you can grab California Pizza, or burritos or some drinks at a few different bars. It is still odd too me to see people drinking in the morning before flying, I wonder is that just to ease their nerves, or do they always chug a couple beers at 8am?  The only down side:  I live close to the airport, so I hear planes all the time...not really the airports fault, it's doing it's job, so I won't punish it. \n\nOh, and parking is super cheap I recommend the Gecko lot, 6 bucks a day ...pshhhaw you can't get parking in Boston for less than 16 bucks a day, and that is in the Far as Hell Lot in Revere with a AAA membership.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5E193w76Qlhoi1gkyakW2A", "review_id": "8oRlHHgqa8iTh-SZkSQV1Q", "text": "I've travelled out of this airport for quite a few years now, and it wasn't until a recent trip that took my through Jersey that I came to truly appreciate Sky Harbor.\n\nBeing the hub for one of the largest and fastest growing cities in the nation, I am suprised I haven't experienced more delays than I have.  The only times I have experiened a noticeable backup at security is when it is to be expected (holiday weekends and such) and even then I have been suprised a time or 2 at how efficient it was.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Z22_vo-wfJYNUz-gUmaRrA", "review_id": "4jj6rGnAKYcaobFC7Zxeiw", "text": "The airpot is splendid.  All the rental car locations are in one place, so you just need to find the one shuttle.\n\nBut what makes this airport better than others? They provide booties for you to wear when you take off your shoes, and ziplock bags in case you forgot to put your 3 oz. bottles of whatever liquids into ziplocks.  \n\nThe airpot does need some color though. From inside the terminals looking out, the entire airport looks sand-colored.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "jfXT_8J_EQnJVa4sJ3z6hg", "review_id": "ksm7mxyl-snMz_-dpHsx5A", "text": "This airport has the nice walkway that have the nice trendy monitors that enable you to display announcements.  You can now display the names of the individuals you are looking for in addition to paging them.  They also provide the 1 quart plastic bags for you if you should have any liquids in your carry-on that you forgot about.  They also supply the hospital like footies so that you didn't want to be walking around in your socks or barefoot you would have a covering.  This airport seems to have the money....  The pick up area is slightly confusing because there is a South Side, and I'm not sure which side that really is...  If you are looking at the sign does it mean that it's the area in front of or behind that is the South Side area?!  There are the inner lanes where people can pick you up, and the outside lanes are where the buses and shuttles are located   This is the opposite of O'Hare and Midway where the closer lanes are for limo and bus and taxi pick up.  My friend picked me up on that side and the parking police was honking at us.  At least we didn't get ticketed.  It's interesting how each terminal has an arrival and departure ramp, as opposed to separating the arrivals and departures.  I really like how the seats at the airport terminals do not have arm rests.  I notice these things now, should I happen to have a layover I can spread out and lay on a few seats for more comfort.  They have a decent amount of restaurants as well.  I'm not sure if all the gates have a simllar set up and variety of restaurant vendors, but was the case for Gate A.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 7, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "2rlBbFPHyZjXSFSE8r551w", "review_id": "fCMc-zMHbEgruWjKyU0RKA", "text": "As I sit a the gate 3, Terminal 2, UA1507 PHX-SFO in the plane with a 90 minute \"SFO Flow Control\" and \"Mechanical problem of rivets missing on the engine cone?!\"  delay, I write this review. \n\nSky Harbor used to be my home base for a couple of years. It is a remarkably good airport given the tremendous growth in the Valley of the Sun. \n\nThere are 3 terminals: \nTerminal 2, the smallest and oldest, (United, Continental, others)\nTerminal 3, next largest and oldest (Delta, Northwest and many others, including international flights)\nTerminal 4, newest and bigger than the others combined, dominated by SouthWest and US AIrways (formerly America West)\n\nFor locals, there are the West and East long term parking lots. You can park in the West and walk to Terminal 2; East is much larger with an annex and hi-rise, and closer to terminal 4, but you need to take the shuttles. To help you remember which is east and west, PHX names the shuttles Gecko, RoadRunner, and one other I can't remember! \n\nFor visitors, to get a round the sprawling valley, you need to rent a car. The recently added offsite Rental car Center is huge and well organized into 4 floors with different brands on each floor, and a lot of shuttle buses that are dedicated to each terminal. It is about 1 mile from the airport, but allow 10 minutes for shuttles and loading when you drop off your car. \n\nThey have recently upgraded Terminal 2, expanding the security area and remodeling the restaurant. Terminal 2 has little in the way of food and shops. Terminal 4, organized into 7 separate buildings of gates connected with long hallways and moving sidewalks, has more food and shopping choices, but not on the order of PDX, or DEN. Because of the sheer volume of flights, Term 4 can have a long security check-in line, so plan accordingly. \n\nIf you have questions, there are roaming information assistant volunteers, wearing blue sports coats and hats. Signage is decent and most monitors have been upgraded to flat screens. \n\nSky Harbor is located close to Tempe (ASU) and no too far from downtown PHX. The edge of Mesa and Scottsdale are about 5 miles away, but it is 20 or more miles from other parts of North Scottsdale, Deer Valley and North Phoenix. Overall, it is fairly well organized and a clean airport with a lot of flight options, especially on SouthWest or US Airways, who use it as a major hub. For other airlines with a smaller foothold, you have to often connect through LAX, DEN, SLC, ORD or SFO depending on your final destination.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "P-lfV8cdAgEOZJkw2dJpsw", "review_id": "BQT0IA2CJgqeSQyfYmnPuA", "text": "PHX is a big airport, but we always get through quickly.  It's designed like a bus stop -- just keep moving and the other door is straight ahead of you.  Baggage showed up on time.  They've moved car rentals off the property, though.  What a surprise!  \n\nTerminal 4 has nice shopping arcades and food courts on both sides of the security checkpoint.  That makes it a pleasant experience both for travelers and for people who are there to meet them.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "z5g5Lclwt13_BO0BStohMA", "review_id": "zuvW_MLNuhYeEESOCFuqBg", "text": "If Henry Rollins' eyewitness account is your only concept of Sky Harbor, you really need to see it for yourself.\n\nI only fly from Terminal 4 (Southwest Airlines), and it's my favorite airport terminal in the United States. I'm always in and out in a flash; the Wi-fi is free, and cute people are all over the place.\n\nThe Phoenix metro area is built on convenience and space, and the airport is no exception. \n\nMy only complaint is a fairly crappy food selection.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Tfe5ceT1O3tI2ONmapwYvg", "review_id": "ovAZuOYGHUTAUTiiVxikAQ", "text": "I've just spent an entire week in and around this airport and have a few things to say about it.\n\nI've only flown into and out of Terminal 4, but have visited the other terminals.  I found Terminal 2 to be the smallest and 4 had the largest number of food choices (Einstein Bagels, Chili's, Paradise Bakery / Grill, Oaxaca, Coldstone Creamery and Starbucks to name a few).  Quick food note:  the Chicken Soup at Oaxaca is to DIE for.  Seriously.  Get it.  It has a ton of chicken in it, rice, some vegetables, and it's wonderfully seasoned.  I was sick during the week, and both times I had the soup it temporarily cleared my head.  \n\nChecked bags seem to arrive quickly, or at least quicker than they do at IAD!!!  Terminal 4 also has free wi-fi, but I think the City of Phoenix provides free wi-fi throughout the airport.  This is a great freebie to have when you are sitting around for a flight that has been delayed or canceled.  \n\nThe car rental center seems to be a little further away than I'd like, but at least it's all centralized and grabbing a car and taking off is painless.  What I like about leaving with a rental car at PHX is that it's not difficult to follow street signs to major road ways / highways and traffic isn't so heavy that you're overwhelmed (I'm lookin at you, BOS with all yer tunnels!).  Returning a car is also lickety split.\n\nAll in all, not bad for an airport of it's size and the number of daily operations it has.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 13, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "qbfQRHLvZk5WSkKY0l_lMw", "review_id": "QvOyh-XHfjiRop93BcIjpw", "text": "If you've ever traveled for work, pleasure or by yourself, it's hard not to have the secret little fantasy of meeting a beautiful or handsome someone on the plane or grabbing the same bag at baggage claim as you stop and gaze into each others eyes and then flash forward to a few years down the line when you are boring your friends at a dinner party with yet another recap of how we met at \"baggage claim, hehehe.\"\n\nWell, if that fantasy is the one in your head, then the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is not for you. Ooof, talk about a healthy crop of f'uglies. I have never seen so many unattractive and swarthy looking characters in my life. Huge pot bellies, women lacking bras, kids screaming and running around and nobody smiles. What's up with that? From the time I exited the plane, to the time I got to baggage claim, I attempted a good 24 smiles and nada. Cheer up Phoenix, it's only travel.\n\nThen there's the kiosks. Maybe I am not hip to Phoenix airport fashion trends for Winter '07, but yikes, there isn't one thing I would have purchased even if everything is only $10. However, if you are looking for Messican food, then there is a plethora of options to choose from. \n\nOn the plus side, this is an easy airport to zip out of and pick up seems easy enough. I arrived around 6:30ish and it was an easy breasy pick up, so there you have it. \n\nI'm returning later this week, so if you are reading this and you see a tall girl with a bright orange coat smiling at you, dammit, shoot one back!\n\nOh, bonus points for the guy walking ahead of me in the Anchor Blues jeans that he tye-died himself. Apparently, he's starting up a business of selling them. Tye-died. Anchor Blues. Wow. Just, wow.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 9, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "7XN48QedHYtVOqxt1caUow", "review_id": "0gOt2MHIlNnpdeXAA1voaw", "text": "There are worse airports to be stuck in for 8 hours with a 102 degree fever and frequent bouts of  atomic diarrhea intermingled with seemingly eternal sessions of projectile vomiting (and this is only one quarter of the way through my travel itinerary) after a night of mostly the same and a day of trying to navigate the American Aviation system in the middle of the holiday rush. Perhaps some of you recall my last cross-country travel experience (3 days stuck at SFO waiting for a flight out...). This time was not much better. \n\nBut the airport staff at Phoenix made my excruciating delay that much better by providing me with tissues, sprite (for my tummy), tons of pillows, and enough blankets to warm my shivering, shaking, feverish body. Had I not convinced them I had food poisoning, they probably wouldn't have allowed me on the flight that I finally got on at 2 a.m. after boarding my first flight at 2 p.m. the day before and facing an additional 4 hour flight. Their assistance and support helped me get some much-needed sleep while awaiting my winged chariot and made the flight I finally got on much easier than my former flight had been.\n\nI might add that there were ample food and sundries stations in the terminal I was in and I easily found all the medication I cared to take and regurgitate. I have been in and out of this particular airport for various reasons over the years and always found it rather average until this past week. Thank you, Southwest employees and airport personnel for making yet another miserable travel experience so much easier to endure.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_qDCRA8PTafuoXc0VWyBlw", "review_id": "ALHLA-1hF8BSvtGx_7k73A", "text": "okay, so on one hand, this place is super crowded and it seems that the staff is always bewildered, \"what, a busy rush? but this is an airport in holiday season!!\" Also, i am sitting here in this busy airport (9.50p friday dec 28) and almost every place to buy food is closed! No food for you if you're here after 9. \n\ni suppose the bar is open, but it is full of loudness and after a week visiting my parents i am ready for a little non loudness.\n\nnow...on the other hand. FREE WIFI BABY!!!! if only i could have a glass of wine in my comfy spot at my terminal. seriously people, would it kill you to employ cocktail waitresses?", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9qB4q1s6c5AEoperHdNLxw", "review_id": "fumM1q6mhvZ2_xUfrjN6yA", "text": "Sky Harbor Airport is a decent airport that is very convenient to everywhere in the Valley. It is about 5-10 minutes from Downtown Phoenix. The only terminal I can review is Terminal 2 because it's the only terminal I've been in. I fly to Phoenix at least once a year from Cleveland and always take Continental. Continental flies in and out of Terminal 2 to it's hubs in Cleveland, Newark, and Houston. Terminal 2 is a very bland terminal that needs a lot of updating. Also, the Continental gates are always extremely crowded, leaving you pressed for seating if you don't arrive early. Terminal 2 also has a lack of stores and places to get food, although they are there. Overall, despite the bashing, Sky Harbor is a decent airport. As much as I dislike Terminal 2, I understand that Terminal 4 is much better when it comes to services and visual appeal.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2Mg6p8U8_BbSb5r7kYBULA", "review_id": "so-DTwvcHqPmt6P5Pu135g", "text": "This is a very pretty airport.  The security lines are always short in the morning. Also, the drive around the building is not very confusing, which is always nice in an airport.  \n\nI used to think traveling in Phoenix was a pleasure.  I now hate this airport. \n\nOn my last trip to Philadelphia from Phoenix, I flew Delta.  Not only did I wait in line for the self check in for over a half of an hour (the lines are organized extremely poorly) but I also had major trouble with my baggage.  Like I said, I did the self check in.  That means I checked in, using a machine, inside.  INSIDE.  That means, you check in, put your luggage on the scale, they tag it and take it.  Right? WRONG! After waiting 10 minutes for someone to tag my bags, she then said, \"Take your bags over there,\" and loosely gestured to her left.  I was flabbergasted! Because I then had to wheel my tagged luggage over 50 feet, through crowds of people (remember the poorly organized lines) and into a corral of bags.  \n\nTo me, it was inexcusable.  People go inside to have their bags taken care of.  Not roped off in the middle of a crowd.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 13, "useful": 10, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "UFr-WCtnNbX8O3sI7h4qeQ", "review_id": "YELgKik-DpYUnX2UcxDE5Q", "text": "Second time flying into this airport.  It's okay, not award winning, not much to yelp about, smaller than I expected.  The only compliment I have for the airport is I kinda liked the tacky fake rock wall by the escalators.  Oh, and I was sorta digging the commercial grade carpet with the cute airplane design.  I was staring at it so hard, it kinda made me dizzy.   Yeah, that just about sums up the highlights for me.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A0O7UHxcCJJXIYJDBGT_hQ", "review_id": "XOPxIp_zJVjzcbRNi23Sfg", "text": "As someone who flies in and out of a lot of airports, this is a great one.  Here's why:\n\n1) Free internet\n2) Great on-time percentage\n3) Above average selection of restaurants (though the drawback here is that the best are pre-security screening)\n4) Not a lot of traffic; some security entrances are almost empty even during peak travel times\n\nThe first two reasons are the most important for any airport (for me) and are probably reversed in order of importance.  But when you are delayed it is great having free internet.  There are a few drawbacks to Sky Harbor as well..\n\n1) Terminals are very far apart (i.e. United to US Airways)\n2) Not many food options post security screening\n3) Rental Car hub too far from main airport.\n\nOutside of that, this is a great airport.  Also, easy to gain status if you fly US Airways.  Also it's well air conditioned, considering 8 months out of the year the temps are difficult to deal with.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 8, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "r5uiIxwJ-I-oHBkNY2Ha3Q", "review_id": "f27vToibpMFo9qkHB_JEYA", "text": "I've been in and out of Sky Harbor quite a bit and it's wearing thin on me.  Here are the things that keep it from being a good airport:\n\n1)  The rental car center, accessed by lumbering buses, is too far away and is heinously slow for picking up a car.  If you are going to shunt your rental car center to some godforsaken corner of the valley, couldn't you at least arrange a dedicated skyway for the buses or a tram or monorail or train that whisks arriving passengers there?  This is one of the few things SFO has done well, while Cleveland Hopkins and Sky Harbor have done it poorly.\n\n2)  The food options are not all that great, and as one other reviewer noted, the best bits are outside security!  Who has the cool and collected psyche to sit there idling away over a meal while gigantic queues may be forming, unseen, at the security gate while you linger?  When I arrive at an airport, my goal is to get through security at the earliest possible moment to avoid any nasty, nerve-wracking surprise death marches.  Which brings us to....\n\n3) The security lines are WAY too understaffed for the size of this operation.  Narrow little chokepoints with TSA agents of the bellowing variety, and rarely more than two lines open to get into any concourse, unless you want to walk endlessly to see if the line is shorter at another entry.   Heinous!\n\n4)  Add in an unimaginative mix of vendors and drab, Houston Bush-esque brown decor and you've got a dreary experience whether it's your destination, your departure point, or a hub for transfers.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PuvVkwHXoJQgFhTjYA5Qug", "review_id": "-uhHXtE5hvE2eXp1M57ycQ", "text": "I'll add my 2 cents to PHX.  Reasons why this airport is pretty good.\n\n- Relatively new and clean.  Feels like a comfortable place.\n- Free internet always helps when your flight is delayed\n- Long security lines going to the C and D terminals can be avoided by going through B and walking around\n- Debra Ostricher! (if you know what I'm talking about then you've taken the rental car bus way too many times also!)", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "j-6Lsu1QXEu8tYshLLF12A", "review_id": "tNkjAalGXTLGCSTR7w-zLw", "text": "All these positive reviews?  Huh.  Well, people give Southwest's cockroach-infested planes high marks, too, so it's all a matter of taste I suppose. No, this a not a place you want to find yourself after 9pm.  Nor before 9pm.  I'd heard bad things from friends who fly through here frequently, but I was still disappointed.\n\nMy flight arrives at 9:15 or so, and I'm already unhappy because a poor corporate travel agent didn't tell me that \"direct\" flights are not always \"non-stop\" flights and that while I had only one plane to SFO, I had to get off it at least once during the return. So I arrive and deplane so they can move the Airbus to another gate (?), and since there's a 90 minute layover, I go in search of food and drink. \n\nFirst, I sense the skeeviness. It couldn't have smelled like stale cigarettes in the terminal (no smoking!), yet somehow I felt it did.  Maybe it was the beige decor, straight out of 1974, and the dingy looking carpet. The design was like the old sections of O'Hare or Dulles--all narrow halls, low ceilings, and backlit Helvetica signage with (perhaps) dead bugs stuck between the light bulbs and the plastic lenses.  I approach the first small food court, and hear the rumble of closing gates.  Done for the night.  \n\nAh, the hot dog place is still open!   \n\n\"Hi!\" \n\"Sorry, we close at 9:30.\" \n\"It's 9:15!\" \n\"We close at 9:30.\"\n*Rumble* *Slam!*\n\nLet's try the next terminal.  At the crossroads between A's and B's, I see moving walkways heading in two directions, but there's no airport map.  Call home.  Get advice. Check the internet. Ponder the consequences.  Head toward the A's, since that's where my plane will end up in an hour.  Take one walkway.  Take another walkway. A new concourse appears over the horizon.  \n\n*Rumble* *Rumble* *Slam!* \n\nCrap.\n\nThere's some activity at the end of the concourse, and I see some kind of Tequila-themed bar. Seating!  Non-chain Mexican food!  People!  I walk in, sit down, pick up a menu from a pile on the bar, look around for service.\n\n*Waitress approaches*\n\n\"Hi! Can I have a...\"\n\n*Waitress pulls menu out of my hands, returns it to the pile, straightens the pile with obvious annoyance*\n\n*With back turned* \"No more food.  Drinks.\" \n\nI get up and walk out, and see a crowd forming at the California Pizza Kitchen.  Something!  An Ethiopian family is capitalizing on the food shortage and the pizzas are flying in and out of the faux-wood oven. Short wait. I order.\n\n\"Four cheese, please. Thanks for staying open!\"\n\n\"Hey man, people keep paying, I keep making pizzas.\"\n\nI get my pizza, take it to the food court, and eat while a crew cleans up around me, eventually putting a chair up on to the other end of the table I'm eating at.  Still a hour until my flight goes, and there were at least 3 or 4 flights leaving an hour or more after that.  Can we relax a bit?  The pizza guy keeps cranking 'em out, and the latest customers are just standing around shoveling slices directly from the box for lack of a place to sit.  A soda fountain, affiliated with some other fast food joint and clearly disgusted by the scene, makes a rude noise and spontaneously expels several gallons of water onto the floor. It runs down a slight slope to soak a large section of beige carpet. I'll bet that'll smell nice tomorrow.\n\nI leave the food area and walk toward my gate, looking forward to sitting on plastic and vinyl benches for the next 55 minutes.  As I walk past the Tequila place, the bartender bellows:\n\n\"OK, people!  Time to head out.  You don't have to go home but you can't stay here!\"\n\nReal clever.  Christ, we're barracaded inside a plasterboard-and-carpet box, hundreds or thousands of miles from home, locked in by low-paid contractors with guns anxious to perform some more Security Theatre, waiting for delayed and cancelled flights. Sorry we're inconveniencing you.\n\nWell, at least I got a whole row to myself on both legs of the flight. Maybe that's a benefit of flying through a shitty airport.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "sc6wS6YOFIgtN2XuJI8_WQ", "review_id": "pHx8jjo1nTK19U5x5nTuzA", "text": "Sitting in the hub, eating a cinnabon, drinking coffee and reading a book was how I spent A LOT of time a while back. That said, I was glad I was stuck at this airport and not a lot of others. I like it. Maybe it's because it was my home away from home for so long that it just grew on me.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 11, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "qASPib1Z8ft8e96dtbh66w", "review_id": "iJb9dybYyaLwAiHfWCUfKQ", "text": "So I'm sitting here at Sky Harbor, trying to get Yelp to load on my husband's internet communication device when I said to myself  \"self....you have your laptop...and this airport has free wifi!\"\n\nI mean that in and of itself is great.  There is nothing more I hate than paying $5 or even $10 to feed my internet addiction for an hour or so.\n\nI never seem to have the problems that others have with this airport....my luggage doesn't take forever to hit the carousel (although I have picked up friends and relatives here and have had that happen....), security is a breeze (granted, I'm usually taking the red eye or the first flight out but such is the case when you fly to the East Coast), and as I sit here at 10:50 there is a full bar open still serving food and drink...and they will be open until 12.\n\nIf you think the gates here are far apart or its too big then don't ever fly into Newark, JFK, or LGA.  I once had to walk over a mile next to the runway to get to the stupid Marine Air Terminal.  This airport only has three terminals which are pretty small in comparison to other cities.  You could walk for days in Houston to get to your gate.  \n\nParking here is cheap in comparison to the airports back East.  Just a few bucks for an hour or so.  My mom and uncle picked us up at Newark in December and for 45 minutes it cost nearly $10!  I know that JFK and LGA would be similar, not to mention the cost of the bridges and tolls getting to those airports.  Getting to Sky Harbor is always a breeze for me.\n\nAnd I guarantee you that you will never have a snow delay or cancellation or wait to have them de-ice your plane.\n\nI also think that the terminals here have pretty good amenities and shops.  (Except for Terminal 3) Its not the kind of mall you find in say, Pittsburgh, but it isn't the grass huts of Kona either. \n\nPerhaps I'm lucky.  But thats cool and I'll enjoy my luck to the fullest until it runs out.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 8, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "D33jeqP1Zj0hUo0rD6JkDw", "review_id": "zVzm74Mwg_tuYrvAaZb2FQ", "text": "This airport blows. Why?\n\n- The car rental place is too far away - and it's a complete shitshow. \n- There are no ATM machines once you get past security. \n- Security is insane. The lines are way too long, the workers are way too cranky. It reminded me of the security lines at Vegas - except  without the benefit of just coming from a weekend filled with gambling, drugs and hookers (well, for most people anyway, for me it was EXACTLY like coming back from a weekend in Vegas). \n\nThe not-too-bad parts?\n\n- Free Wi-Fi\n- If you're waiting to meet friends, there are decent eating/drinking choices outside of security", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eTRiDnLNg4znhSZ-9_Gmpg", "review_id": "tW193GoacY3IO5qes7JIuA", "text": "It's a nice roomy place with a smelly carpet but the chairs are uncomfortable for sleeping if you get stuck there.  I stayed there for 2 weeks once in the winter when I couldn't get a flight out.   No hot water in toilets, which usually stink of sweaty perverts and farts.  Food is awful fast junk $$$, etc, & you are in the middle of nowhere unless you drove or have a uni-cycle in your pack.  \n\nYou have people sleeping in nooks & corners who got stuck there.  The con artist crooks on the prowl looking for dumb people who overpacked & are wearing an i-pod radio.  The snooty plastic people who came from Vegas, with the \"look at me, I'm so rich\" attitude pulling their doofy luggage w/ a mini poodle tucked into a plastic bag.  The \"yelling\" people who eventually broke down & couldn't take it anymore.  Yeah, this place is hell alright.\n\nYou fly into one terminal then have to hike 2 miles away to another terminal and your plane leaves in 15 mins.\n\nCustomer service is absent from everyone you encounter from ticket sales, to security, to janitors.  They walk around with a \"fuck you\" look on their faces.\n\nYou drive around for hours because you can't turn around or stop because rent a security hollers at you to keep moving.  Of course, then there's the moronic homeland security, aka \"morons without a clue\" who x-ray you, fondle you, and butt search you for 2 hours just to get thru the bloody gate.  It takes another 20 minutes just to put on each garment you had to remove, including your underpants.  Don't bother the dumb cops, they'll choke you to death for no reason.  They ride a bicycle inside, on the carpet, what jerks.  \n\nPlus, if you look like a foreigner you have to deal with the idiot Border Patrol.\n\nIf coming in from abroad, you'll stand about 4 hrs in line, then get the bored, rude idiot, who does nothing but stamp your passport and asks if you brought \"weed\" in & tries to ask \"trick questions\" like what high school you went to & who was president at the time.  Only Americans would know that.\n\nAfter all that's done, you can get on the small, smelly plane with a bunch of rude, inconsiderate jerks & get the last seat in the back by the clogged toilet.  But hey, at least you made it alive.  Look forward to the annoying \"free drink time\" by the rejected models who are so stuck up & the turbulence out by Kansas.\n\nBeats the Los Angeles Airport or taking Greyhound just barely, tho.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "bgy1PPzEqklRtMq-9ssTkQ", "review_id": "NVfqiobn-y8rbTZKyMwuqg", "text": "Sitting here waiting to be called to board on to my flight. I'm finding out that Phoenix Sky Harbor is a pretty nice airport compared to others that I've spent time in.\n\nI've found it easy to navigate around - and the best part of this place is the free wi-fi! Other airports I've spent time in make you pay for internet access.\n\nI know security lines can get horrendously long - but in my instance, they were quick and efficient taking only 15 minutes of my time to get through.\n\nI don't make it a habit to spend time at airports, but if you end having to spend time here, I could probably think of worse places to be.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "-F32Vl8Rk4dwsmk0f2wRIw", "review_id": "tohQMrlFdRK3BmD5EZnmvQ", "text": "In the style of Ignatius J. Reilly \n\nThis city is famous for  its pablum strip mall culture, its tweaked city-vagrants, Antichrist shadeless palms, artificial tans, frauds with transfixed hairstyles, fetishists in stilettos, sodomites, drug addicts, exhibitionists, internet punchers, and litterbugs, all of whom are too reconciled by the lagniappe.  \n\nIf you have a moment, I shall endeavor to discuss the portion of this shambles that makes up for the dissident of its surroundings, Sky Harbor Airport which i bothered to scribe into my Big Chief Tablet during my last expedition to fairer country.\n\nIt is rather fine.  It is not only clean, but impeccable.  The staff is quite firm on the rules, which I was not made aware that a lute may pass through their customs, but not my British Honduran macaw or Belizian soy nuts.  Ho hum.  I had to insert them into the bowel of the plane, which is right where I told the wanded lady to stick her apparatus. \n\nI wandered up into Terminal Four, exceedingly the only port worth venturing from, with its hoards of awful fat inducing foods that I would never let my indulgences approach.  So, I had several plates of Chili Cheese Fries and four bloody marrys at Fox Sports Grill to block my urge from any of the other filth this corporate consortium of overfed Americana bestows on its citizens.  Filth!  Not me.  No way would I indulge here.  \n\nThough Terminal Four is quite a pleasant atmosphere, and allow myself to reiterate, the best port of exit, there is a severe mass of human activity.  If you are like myself, you won't enjoy the egregious offense against good reading at all of the newstands and boutique book shops around the mall area.  The \"Somebody in Arizona Loves Me\" apparel is without shame entirely!\n\nStill, if I must leave my beautiful burg in the sun, I enjoy the comforts of this guttersnipe and bawb babble infested airport.  Its just slightly above ho hum.  But only a just little.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "77s2qg6JOqXy69stUku6ew", "review_id": "CT0JXiWLSK_kvH1KdvyylQ", "text": "Matt G is in Phoenix, AZ and I'm sweating like a pig in this desert-heat! Yeah, many of you thought the Bay Area was hot, why don't you come down here and compare for yourself... HMMM!?!\n\nSouthwest Airline introduced an internet special for certain domestic flights to certain cities. Earlier in the month, I booked a non-stop flight from Oakland International Airport to Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix for $69.00 one way and another $69.00 to comeback. Including the necessary fees and other BS, the total comes to nearly $200.00. My flight was supposed to leave Oakland at 11am. But for some uncanny reason, the flight had a 10 minute delay; therefore we left quarter after 11am. Despite leaving later than the supposed time, my flight landed smoothly in Phoenix a little after 2pm (Arizona time).\n\nThe airport is nicer and quieter than three Bay Area airports. I'm just going to be here for a couple of days. Unlike the airports from home, Downtown Phoenix is just walking distance or a light-rail ride from the airport. So renting a car is not necessary if you are only here for a short time. There are restaurants in the airport. But screw that; I'm going to Downtown and find a restaurant to seriously eat and feed yelp some reviews.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5Tnx5vT9cJM7QTVqJy56Pw", "review_id": "TNJu48TICJcXtyGF9URIZw", "text": "I love sky harbor!... The construction is about the only drawback that I see. I love the retro (out-dated to some) interior of the airport... I think it adds some charm. You don't get that interior at just any airport... The new airports look more and more shiny and metalic everytime I land in another city :(\n\nLONG LIVE SKY HARBOR!!!!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "YLQ-tGztSkE9naCSVg_sGA", "review_id": "9J0CPg55StyOWbwNXssrQQ", "text": "Free Internet in the Southwest Terminal. Big comfy chairs and lots of them. CNN with the sound on. A Wendy's that sells Frosty's. But really, this airport is a 5 just for the free wireless.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "SFVflk7n0ASb6eulF1Y5xw", "review_id": "gCmlaotEXhwyTF8wQfO-2w", "text": "I can't say anything bad about Sky Harbor International Airport as I was only here as a stopover from Mexico to Detroit. I really wish I had known the TSA rule about checking Duty-free liquid purchases when making connecting flights.  I barely had room in my suitcase for the 980ml bottle of Kahlua I bought.  I sure as hell wasn't leaving that behind!\n\nAlso, upon my return I found a note in my bag that said I had randomly been selected by TSA for a baggage check.  They sliced open the bubble wrap around my Kahlua (also sliced the label).  Luckily, my contents were not soaked in the stuff...everything was ok except i believe my book I was reading on the beach that was in the front pocket of my suitcase fell out during their inspection.  Not a huge loss as my friend back home had a copy to lend me.\n\nIs Sky Harbor \"America's Friendliest Airport\"?  I can't answer that, but it is much better than most.\n\nOh yeah, I love the blue agave cacti that you can see out the window as you ride the people mover through the terminal.  Nice touch, AZ!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GubdNFoDAsiwE6bWIr97cQ", "review_id": "OAPVL5Gp2YXY38V2SzQVyg", "text": "Stop reviewing the airport, why? It seems you folks are confused, when one reviews the airport it is about the actual airport, not the performance of an airline. \n\n\nWe fly a lot and of course use this airport. It is a very nice looking airport with comfort in mind. It is easily navigated and it you are confused there is someone around willing to help. The parking is easy and getting here is easy. If it does take time to get ones bags it is not really an airport issue but the airline issue. The actual baggage claim area is well planned. I really think we have one of the better airports in the world. I am thinking of terminal 4 since most of our flights start and end here. I know we used the other gates, but can not really remember them.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "OAES6IjJsW06P0rZdx3omA", "review_id": "OMZQ3cViXZvowcbiI8z0BA", "text": "Ahem...Turn on the AC, Sky Harbor International Airport. It's 80+ degrees outside and shouldn't feel the same (or hotter) inside. Ugh. I just came from 50 something degree weather and could not wait to enjoy the lovely warm weather OUTSIDE, not inside. I expected only to be in the airport for just  a brief moment (exit airplane, pick up luggage, etc.). When my luggage did not arrive with me, I decided to wait until the next flight where my luggage was flying on. I found one cool spot near the Starbucks...who knew? Ahhhhh....\n\nDespite the sauna-like airport, there were lots of smiling faces directing you in the right place even if you didn't ask for it! Thanks!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "TQ5eVGOFr_qB5_BbEd3Sow", "review_id": "7EZNh79tRJCJ0xm5gUWr-Q", "text": "I liked the old airport better.  I hate large, hard to navigate, walk forever to get to your gate airports.  My parents and I once didn't find each other till an hour after I landed because it was so big and confusing.  My parents always hated that there was ALWAYS construction going on there and it kept changing so you could never be sure the route you took one time would work the next time you went.  It was almost easier to just drive there from San Diego than to fly.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 7, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "Cp-PV8rsypbO-xBrQ6KmQg", "review_id": "H53bx-9LvXD0U9Qf06j4ZQ", "text": "I love how people review the airport... like you even have much of a choice if you want to come to Phoenix or leave here for somewhere too far to drive. \n\nAirports in general suck - they always have. Since you-know-when, they've definitely kicked up the suck to a spectacular degree. I mean, I look back to pre-you-know-when days of flying as the good-old-days. I wish you could still meet people at the gates without a ticket. Hell, I wish you could get in the fucking airport without having to remove your shoes. \n\nHonestly, I'm willing to risk the occasional plane hijack in exchange for being able to not feel personally violated just because I wanna travel. It seriously factors in to my decisions to travel - the flying... more specifically, the airport. If someone really wanted to - they could still easily take over a flight or kill people on a plane or even crash it into a building. It's probably easier to take over a plane today than it is to hijack a taxi cab or a bus or break into someone's house. And yet we agree to surrender our 4 ounces of shampoo and nail clippers - like I can fucking attack someone with nail clippers. Fuck you.\n\nSky Harbor is like any other airport. They have some decent bars and it can make for some interesting people watching. As many times as I've been to this airport to pick up or drop off, I still have anxiety about navigating around it - it's not that bad, but it still sucks. I'll say it's just slightly less obnoxious than waiting in line for Mr. Toad's Wild Ride at Disneyland. \n\nOne time I was picking someone up - had them on the cell phone. They had their suitcase and were ready to meet me outside - I asked which side they wanted to meet me on and they said South, so I pulled up to the curb to wait for them to walk right out. It wasn't busy at all either, mind you. I was there for not even two seconds when some old fuck tells me to keep moving. I pointed to the door and said the person was coming out and he yelled at me to move along and drive around. He even put his hands on my car to tell me again - I said \"fuck, fine... \" and pulled forward. He comes to my door and says I tried to run him over and starts taking my license plate. What?! I wish I had run him over. \n\nAnyway - this airport is just as annoying as all airports are... unless you know of one where they don't give you a cavity search when you want to go to Hawaii. I am honestly not worried at all about terrorists. I feel no safer and no less safe now than I did in 2000. I would feel just as safe if they let us bring samurai swords and shotguns on board. I can rest just fine knowing the guy next to me might have 4 ounces of hair gel rather than 3. I'm more worried about what kinds of lice and shit live inside the pillows and blankets on the planes (they rarely clean them just so you know - only when the plane is serviced if at all).\n\nYou don't need to xray my bag or boot up my laptop. I'm not hiding a switchblade or a bomb in my shoe. I don't care if anyone else is. If I die, I die. That's the risk I take. It's a miracle enough the fucking things stay in the sky considering Airlines let these things fly when they're held together by duct tape. I've tried to duct tape a pair of shoes and they didn't even last for 2 hours of light walking.\n\nHey, the events of you-know-when were tragic... whether you believe it was an inside job or a straight up act of anti-American hate-fueled terrorism, I think we've suffered enough already. I say we lighten up on it. More people have probably died from second hand smoke they inhaled while on routine red-eye business class flights than have ever died from hijackings.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1qRthG1qT9Fg2QA4T8v48A", "review_id": "u7CRBs6NrjoyKDPMXxydfA", "text": "Sky Harbor is as big as the Sky. There is nothing convenient about this airport, and if I actually have to go to Phoenix, I would rather drive there then have to fly there.\n\nThe gates are also far apart (read: just McCarran, because desert begs to be used). There are no rental cars anywhere close, which is amazing, because the airport is located in the middle of the city. The Enterprise rental car location is at least three miles away, which alone tells you how ill conceived this airport is.\n\nLast time I was there, the airport was on fire. Or maybe it was a few times back. And to add to the misery, I was usually flying American West through here.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CMr1unJEmblTB0LhDqdNOQ", "review_id": "VFjdAywrMJaUXOKYGTM-nw", "text": "I normally would give Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport only 2 stars, but today on a layover, I discovered they have free wireless internet in the US Airways terminal! (2 extra stars just for that!) My flight was delayed, but I was able to use the time productively! (Answer emails, edit photos, check Myspace, Facebook, and write a Yelp review!)\n\nGood lookin out PHX! But I gotta say... they need to improve the restaurant selection there, and also the insulation! It's always hella HOT when you're traveling from gate to gate! Come on, insulate that beyatch so you're not leaking out the nice AC! =)\n\nStay classy Phoenix.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vWCksqJJfYjGGdD-yb9qGA", "review_id": "zBdWYI17Z02wSxGu1OA9-g", "text": "Is super awesome! You come there, check your bags, hangout, get on the plane and leave. When you comeback you repeat whole deal in reverse. Get it? \n\nAs Graham C. said \"I have a 100% success rate of leaving Sky Harbor on an airplane.\n\nStop reviewing the fucking airport. \"\n\nI ditto that - Stop reviewing fucking airport!!!\n\nPS: So, let's suppose airports sux. Ok, fine. What are you going to do?? NOT use it and drive to Chicago, NYC or Florida? Yeah, right! Who cares if its good or not - there is no other option!!!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "t6u29OyVPTIDI-RUlmp-WA", "review_id": "1XxYvlnTtOWWIMD_tHRbeA", "text": "This is one of those airports I've had multiple layovers in but that I haven't actually explored much.  It serves its purpose.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pv5K9MFccM3cOrqUgiNjBg", "review_id": "URpHjyOU0ryvUUBexMjDQw", "text": "I'll review the airport if I want to!  \ndammit.\nSlowest security line I've been in since about 2002.  Not enough seats in the Southwest Terminal.  Delicious TCBY yogurt.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 22, "useful": 13, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "Oknqx7v4cBMT-cT6T3BXAA", "text": "I've flown in and out of here more times than Anna Nicole Smith's pharmacists flew in and out of the Bahamas. I find the inside extremely easy to navigate while the outside a labyrinth of epic proportions. What lane do I exit to the 202. The left? Oh, now the middle? And then 100 yards later the left again? WTF? Is this fun for the traffic monitors as they scarf down Cheetos and Dr. Pepper all the while watching weary travelers zig zag the ridiculous signage. Services are average to pretty good in terms of bars, restaurants and shops. Not sure what the complainers aren't finding. All I need is a bar, a snack, the boob tube, Dramamine, the National Enquirer and that funny horseshoe shaped pillow that makes me feel like an idiot everytime I bring it out.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "ID0f8slG5-Ch9TlFDrFK1Q", "review_id": "EQr3UJZ7Y_KRcxMnUrSz9A", "text": "No complaints from me. \n\nFlew in and out on Southwest. Both flights were on time and not packed. Had some food on my return trip in the terminal, not too many choices. I guess it's enough for a small place like Phoenix.\n\nIt's my #1 choice for airports when flying into Phoenix.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "O14gmi3Qpstz1lQS0nLpLA", "review_id": "PqODh9URGGKZxCqVZI3YxQ", "text": "Sky Harbor is like a mall and an airport.  Heck, they even have an art gallery in there.\n\nWhat's even better is that Sky Harbor offers free wi-fi!  Lovely!\n\nOne thing that was unusual was that when I needed to reserve a seat with Super Shuttle, there was no office/desk, like those rental car companies.  I must've circled the airport like 3 times before asking for directions.  Oh.  There is no office.  You just go outside and look for a dispatcher.  (Apparently, you're supposed to reserve ahead of time.  BWI & DCA, I heart ya.)  \n\nOther than that, nice airport.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 8, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "tAAi5iUrQY1OKYnuChDJGQ", "review_id": "ZWt81Fz84woaBKeHWGx7mA", "text": "Oh, Phoenix airport. Though you may not have me rising out of the ashes, you've talked me off the ledge. I'm not going to blame Southwest for my late departure or delayed flights. I should be at home already, but instead, I'm sitting here listening to CNN with a bunch of other exhausted flyers. We're all looking a little sedated now, instead of irate like we did 3 hours ago. \n\nYou have free wireless, plenty of bathrooms and your staff is actually nice. They wait (even though that's making ME wait too, but oh well.) They explain. They help. Who knew? Then again, it's Southwest I'm flying right now and not Satan's shuttle in the sky (aka US Airways).\n\nIt's 103 degrees outside right now, yet your lobby is comfortable. I may have some hives, allergies that won't go away and have been stranded away from the bf who is on another flight with his own issues, but I have calmed down in the last half hour I've sat here.\n\nMy only issue: why ya gotta close the snack stations so early? Sure, conveniently land me at the gate I'm supposed to take back off again from but it's also next to Pizza Hut, Nathan's and a BAR....all of which are closed before 10am.\n\nI ask you, do you not get hangry past 9pm? Do you not get thirsty past 9pm? Do you not crave beer and weiners past 10pm? \n\nSigh. I don't think I'm making it back to work tomorrow.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lPaYMDmJbAnv_3pmZH_inw", "review_id": "JKc8JB3yZ6ijd05dyGLCow", "text": "Why do airports have to be SO fucked up? I mean just to pick someone up is like this huge undertaking.. you of course have all the stupid people driving 2 miles an hour to find their loved one.. then you have the selfish pricks who wont let you over.. so maybe I should be Yelping asshole Phoenix drivers rather then the airport but I wouldn't have dealt with them if the airport layout would have been more conducive for drop off and pick up. Its a real cluster fuck over there!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HZeFzs42f0iGaA-sP_hUnA", "review_id": "LpDz9ZVVWy1msOhpI7BNtA", "text": "I have to say, Yelpers. We have it pretty good in Phoenix!\n\nI fly a LOT. Over the last year, I've taken about  dozen business trips - a few of them multi-leg. In 2007 I took just over 20 trips. So, hardly a month goes by where I'm not flying. I spend a LOT of time at airports all over the country.\n\nWhen people talk about Sky Harbor, they mostly mean terminals 3 and 4. 2 is primarily international. \n\n4 is the newer of the terminals. 3 is older, but still not bad. Southwest and US Airways use Terminal 4, both of which are popular airlines in AZ.\n\nEither of them are pretty good compared to many other cities. Especially terminal 4 which is crowded but plush by airport standards.\n\nFree wifi. Plenty of AC power plugs for laptops and other devices. Lots of dining options - both behind and in front of the security checkpoint. Clean and plentiful bathrooms. \n\nSometimes the security line is long. Sometimes it isn't. It isn't the airports fault - they are all manned by the same idiot TSA employees, no matter the airport. The airport doesn't hire these mouth breathers, only the Federal Government is capable of hiring incompetents on such a massive scale. :) And they hire the false security guards for every airport. They'll give you and granny a body cavity search while the guy in the Osama bin Ladin t-shirt or whatever goes right through. Oh well!\n\nThe luggage pick up areas are easy to navigate. The airport is clean. There are lots of parking options. We have the largest car rental lot in the country. If you're waiting to pick someone up and you're early, look for the 'cell phone lot' signs, and hang there until your visitor shows up and calls. It's right next to the pick up area. \n\nI mean- compare it to other airports. JFK? JFK is a dirty shithole with a serious mouse problem. O'Hare is a running joke. San Diego - all best dining options are outside the security gate. WTF?", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f8VHhBNt7DEiOhXvPPI8Jw", "review_id": "miVkazZLXCDPYmAqS1SrJQ", "text": "Phoenix is the hottest place ever, next to the sun.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YHtqwFMB03tz_qalDw0wXA", "review_id": "y2os5npUYy3PhT91uos33Q", "text": "Free WiFi is always good, of course their food selection leaves a lot to be desired. Also, I wish people would realize \"south western\" is never a good look for ANYTHING.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qm5xGd3d47RfLWib0ryMAg", "review_id": "YjlGP0NTUkjPVBaviEhsEg", "text": "why the fuck would you review an airport? seriously.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "W9n_ZyVCXD0HfPqn6qriOw", "review_id": "jOopkPgdFv9lLDFD0oromw", "text": "Least favorite airport in the U.S.\n\nPain in the ass to navigate.  And that's all that really matters. Everything else is the same anywhere.  \n\nBut PHX's crappiness doesn't really matter since you don't have a choice anyway. So what is the effing point in reviewing an airport?!  I'll tell you what the point is--I effing have insomnia and writing crappy reviews on Yelp while halfway awake is the only thing I can think of to do in the middle of the night. Cuz I'm tired of watching midgets selling real estate secrets and Joe Francis selling titty videos.\n\nP.S. I'd give PHX 1 star but it has a dog park and a Paradise Bakery.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IE_nJq65Qpso5fN4tG9zjQ", "review_id": "wqL4rixBXcxzqEM4C_syXA", "text": "I HATE flying, thanks TSA for making travel suck more than it has to. PHX is better than most because it has a waiting lot for people that are waiting for passengers instead of making them circle endlessly like vultures or park for $2/30mins. This airport also has pretty decent food for a decent price that's not the usual crap they try to pass for food for way more than its worth (Yes, I'm talking about you Houston!) \n\nThe US Air line is always way long, but if you fly out of any other terminal, the lines are really tolerable.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_UYIO5gOdWyhR0kKcRCZqg", "review_id": "28w2MKgGh8wyViRGNW918w", "text": "HOLYYYYYYY CRAPPPPP was it hot.\n\ni landed in Phoenix to get a connector flight to Oakland. Don't ask me why I did it....(it was cheaper that way). Seriously though...there's absolutely NOTHING to do here and it was over 115 degrees outside. How do people live in this weather?!!!!!?\n\nIt was unfortunate that my flight came in REALLY EARLY. i was stuck here for a few, \"few\" hours (let's say 5!).  \n\nThe first couple of hours I was here...I managed pretty well. Grabbed something to eat at Pizza hut, talked to a few people, began watching a movie on my lap top. By the 3rd and 4th hour...I grew completely and utterly RESTLESS, and there was nothing to do here to put me out of my misery. Food choices were limited in the area i was waiting (TCBY, Pizza Hut, Great Steaks and Fox Sports Bar), and the waiting area alone was really small. \n\nIf i were to ever be stranded in an airport...i would hope and pray to God that it wouldn't be this one, or pray to God that some ridiculously good looking boy (or someone really funny and interesting) would start a conversation with me. \n\nAnd seriously, can someone please tell me why I saw so many people with cowboy hats on? ANYBODY?!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wNqwKWaRjClmcKsoJJRFow", "review_id": "4U_aqW_R_CDF-HkzxaJdLA", "text": "So I fly on average twice a month. I'll start off by saying that it's all about which Terminal you use. If you're travelling Southwest or US Airways, you will unfortunately have to use Terminal 4. While it is the new and largest Terminal, it is also the busiest....by FAR!!!!! I can never accurately predict how busy it will be. On any random Friday, I can expect a LONG, SLOW security line-especially when I'm running late. I still fail to understand how they will only man 2 of the 3 i.d check stations when the lines are long......and don't get me started on the security and x-ray stations. I got to experience the awesome new airport in Singapore and thinking about while in line at Terminal 4 at Sky Harbor almost makes me cry every time.\n\nWhere this terminal is the best is in the choice of food and drinks. This is where Terminal 4 shines. They close early though, so if you're leaving after 8:00pm, forget about a drink, Pizza Slut or Cinnabon.\nTerminal 2 is quite the opposite-fast and easy to check-in and get past security. It is a BREEZE and about as stress free as you can get in the U.S. The flip side is that there is ONE bar and it is lame. So there is absolutely nothing to do with the spare time you have, having anticipated that security was going to take forever after experiencing Terminal 4. \nSo to sum up, Terminal 4 has lots of bars and food venues that you WON'T be able to experience because it took so long to get through security. And as stressed as you are after security, it really sucks because you'll NEED a drink-but your flight's leaving in 6 minutes.\nYou will probably be relaxed with time to kill if you use Terminal 2, but HOW you kill that time is going to be problematic.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_UYIO5gOdWyhR0kKcRCZqg", "review_id": "VMhrxoKiaA7edacjWDfGmA", "text": "OKAY...\n\nSo on my connecting flight home, i once again landed at Sky Harbor. \nI had a great weekend, i was exhausted, and i suppose I didn't have much energy to hate on everything.\n\nSecond look at Sky Harbor, it's not so bad.  I suppose i wasn't in such a grumpy mood for having to stay here for 5 hours again.  Although I do still hold up to my previous statement that seating is a bit limited and that there aren't many food choices...but an airport is an airport right?  \n\nUnfortunately, I didn't get an opportunity to check out the Art Museum suggested by a fellow yelper (yes, they have an art museum!) but I was just glad to be on my way home. \n\nAnd this airport is HUGE. I was lucky enough to have landed in A second time around because my connector was in A, but last thursday, i landed in B and trekked all the way to A to reach my connector. It was quite a walk.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HMMm7LFFEOoMMonk32mEhg", "review_id": "ac6sSGC_D7PA4GAx8rlV9A", "text": "Flying 10+ times a year on average, I couldn't do it out of any airport besides Sky Harbor.  Using terminal 4 exclusively, I've never had a wait longer than 10 minutes going through security (Flying out mainly on Friday afternoon or early Monday morning.)  Food choices are plentiful around the terminal inside and outside of security (I am disappointed Burger King doesn't have the BK Stacker there.)  People movers are a quick way to get around or you can tip the guy to drive you right to your gate.  The decor is nice and warm compared to others (SFO.)\n\nGetting here is very easy and the Cell lot is a great place to wait for arriving passengers.  The $2 for parking is worth it sometimes just to meet people at security so you don't feel so rushed to get baggage and say hello.  All and all, good job Phoenix.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qVqHQx4AkiKFD0geYIvymQ", "review_id": "oZKwsRJtt0BA9WWcEgjJkQ", "text": "It's a good airport with a cool name.  Sky Harbor.  I haven't actually sailed on out of there, as airport security is what it is. However, you've got Free Wi-Fi Internet.  Free Cell Phone parking lots.  Free Starbucks.  Ok, I'm kidding there.  But compared to Seattle, you're not going in circles, you're driving in ovals, so it's somehow less dizzying and clear.  In fact, it's relatively painless in terms of maneuvering, even with construction.  Compared to Detroit, the renovation work needed is not way overdue.  Also, did I mention it has a cool name?", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "2D-kLfqVeH5ri0hJCNoJvQ", "review_id": "icxu3zt-qxblJE3ai2QWJA", "text": "Not much to see here, really.  I only spent time in Terminal 3 as that's where Delta is.  OK, The Sopwith Camel was cool. Same thing with the plaster, Disneyesque fake rockface underneath it.  I appreciated the free Wi-Fi, even if you didn't have power outlets available. (Or if you did, I didn't see any in that nook next to Starbucks.)  But two huge negatives haunt me.  First, the entire having to go through security to reach your terminal thing sucks.  What I mean by that is, instead of going through a single TSA line and then having access to multiple options once you get past the checkpoint, you go through the line and then only have access to the options near your gate and only near your gate.  This is a major criterion on which I judge airports because if, say, you're flying a red-eye and every option in that particular terminal is closed, then you have to go through security multiple times.  I realize that there are other terminals, since it isn't obvious how to actually GET to the other terminals (unlike Atlanta's underground train), you're on an island.  Which leads me to my second complaint.\n\nEverything was freaking closed!  Yeah, I was taking a redeye, but at 10pm on a Friday, I expected at least ONE thing open.  (And not just the Starbucks.)  Maybe there are other terminals with options catering to a later crowd, but I fly Delta and, had I not packed a couple granola bars, the flight would've sucked more than normal.  So to people who decry Atlanta Hartsfield's gargantuan size, imagine the other option...an option where Wendy's and some random burrito place sit, darkened and mocking your hungry, hungry ass.\n\nTwo stars.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0qCm0SiYGAyZIq3jD4BpvQ", "review_id": "uALak0wuaO7aozLwT3pGRw", "text": "lousy food, fox news blaring everywhere (what's up with that??).\n\nbut free wifi.\n\nand a three-letter code that's fun to pronounce!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dwG0Sk3rQMjCuzOjiMktFw", "review_id": "xhIkCBZZ52BepydQne794A", "text": "Nice airport.  Way too big.  I had to go from A27 to B27 to make my connection, and I had to book through the half-mile terminal a la OJ Simpson from the old Hertz commercials... leaping over luggage trucks, weaving my way through baby strollers, high-fiving the janitorial staff and heismanning the people from Southwest who wanted me to sign up for their credit card.  If you understood this analogy and remember this commercial, then you too, my friend, are getting old like me.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "1IuiysbKKeaYtE2jRMgL6w", "review_id": "EKbeAsizpmjsW4JzN0tiiA", "text": "I have a huge crush on Phoenix Sky Harbor!\n\nI was in security line last week. Note the fact that I said \"line\" because there is usually none when I come here. There were only 2 security checkpoint stations open. I don't know, maybe 2 people called in sick because these things happen, right? \n\nThe only issue I had with this line was having to listen to this Alex P. Keaton wannabe complain about the line. You know the type- bright little bushy eyed college student, dressed in his suit, acting like know it all who somehow find a way to share with some poor travelers-his major, his goals, and his opinion on how the airport could improve this line process. \n\nAnyways, as I am sure many will agree there are some airports in this country that border on total anarchy at all times..... So, yeah there was a line in terminal 4, but it was orderly, efficient, and moved fast. \n\nThe airport offers booties and zip locks. Security smiles at me, asks me how my day is going all while maintaining order at the checkpoint.\n\nArriving at Sky Harbor and need to catch a cab-no problem, its easy and you leave with a comment card. Guess what? I had a bad cab experience, I filled out that comment card and mailed it off fully expecting it to go into a black hole. Nope, I got an apology letter in the mail the next week. It didn't stop there! I got a follow up phone call to further investigate my complaint! Can you believe it- an airport that solicits feedback, and has a system in place to address issues that are brought to their attention?\n\nTo give those who dislike Sky Harbor the benefit of the doubt I will say that maybe the terminal I use functions better than the rest, or maybe my love for this airport is based off the fact that I am from RI where the checkpoint security system is nothing more than a inconvenient joke. However, thus far I have to agree its the friendliest airport I have been to in the US.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 9, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "1h2Zmu7R9IMiK9FFYj-yhw", "review_id": "38o-COD8-2z3LGoiNdTyDg", "text": "I have always loved this airport just for its poetic name.  We discovered the first really good sit-down airport restaurant here in the 80s.  We flew out of Oakland to Phoenix the afternoon of the Loma Prieta earthquake in 1989 and I will always remember flying back a week or so later and seeing piles of donated goods the people of Phoenix had dropped off to be transported to the Bay Area free by Southwest for earthquake victims.  When daughter and granddaughter were living in Phoenix Alan and I flew here every other month to see them (except for the summer months...did that once and never again!) so this is a very familiar airport.  It's huge, 4 terminals in contrast to Tucson's one, but it's easy to get around and the security staff have always been friendly.  It's clean and attractively decorated.  Now they have free wifi, an excellent innovation.  The overhead announcements are in a mellow male voice, no knife-voiced woman as in Oakland.\n\nI almost forgot to mention one of my favorite things, the taxiway that crosses over the freeway.  I didn't notice whether we did it today;  I was too tired.  That's always been a little highlight for me.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WRVrxPlDOCFsKmzhjdGqxg", "review_id": "lryc4SZOVYWjjDoDsIEx2w", "text": "Phoenix Sky Harbor airport may or may not be \"America's Friendliest Airport,\" but it definitely ranks near the top.\n\nThe security lines at PHX always move quickly and I have never encountered a \"TSAs$*hole\" at this airport. Further, the older volunteers are always friendly and helpful.\n\nIn a city devoid of much \"culture,\" I admire the airport's \"museum\" and its attempts to place interesting art throughout the terminals.\n\nFood options, while not awesome, are varied and acceptable (i.e. Wendy's, CPK, Einstein's, etc.). \n\nThe best part? Free wi-fi! I don't mind getting to the PHX airport within the recommended two hours because I know I can spend time surfing the web or watching TV shows online instead of staring at planes for two hours. Unless, of course, the CNN on flat screen TVs throughout the terminals does not capture my interest first instead. \n\nWhen PHX builds its automated train to the light rail, it will truly be a world-class facility.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "5wN78N4K0a39C-uPzPmxDw", "review_id": "HZgRAo2I6lMlZE_k_mn1AA", "text": "I have always had comfortable and easy experiences at Sky Harbor in the past, but I must say I had the best experience at the PHX airport last week which really topped it all off!\n\nTraveling at Thanksgiving time is not for the faint of heart with long lines, pushy people, and lots of crying children everywhere. Not once did I see the staff at Sky Harbor even grimace. Everyone I encountered was so genuinely friendly and helpful, from the rental car shuttle driver, to the TSA agents, to the counter workers. I forgot to remove my liquids from my carry-on (gasp!) and the agent who inspected my bag did so quickly and sent me on my way with a \"Happy Thanksgiving!\" I have had similar issues at airports in the past where a simple search may turn into an ordeal. The lines moved briskly despite the throngs of people and the airport is nice & clean. Terminal 4 has a Paradise Bakery and free wifi. I really couldn't ask for anything more.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "NlvWKd0eF3QEpgd9mlcOaw", "review_id": "kKDcRJQzj58WgRE-8zEReg", "text": "It is absolutely no fun to have a connection at this airport! It was definitely  not designed to be \"post-911\" friendly. Let me give you an example so that you will know what I mean: \n\nWe fly in from San Francisco and are told that we will have to go to another building via a bus. We get off the plane and walk...and walk...and then walk some more, looking around trying to find where to go to in order to catch this bus. Finally, we found someone who told us where to go. We walked and walked, and then walked some more until we finally caught the bus. We then had to find the correct gate and go through security again... \n\nFlash forward 8 days. We fly in and go through customs. (This, BTW, was a great experience because we were the only international flight going through customs.) We rechecked our luggage and are told that we have to go to another building. Yep, you know what I am about to say...we floundered around, having to ask where to go several times. Finally, we found the right place and got on the bus. It then proceeded to go to various parking lots, dropping off and picking up other passengers. My husband and I looked at each other, worried that we were on the wrong bus. Since it was already 4 p.m. and we had not had lunch, we were getting very worried that we would not have time to grab lunch. \n\nFinally, my husband asked the driver and he indicated that we were indeed on the right bus. We continued going around parking lots until we came upon another bus. The driver told everyone on our bus that we could sit around and wait for 10-15 minutes, or we could get on the next bus and get there quicker. Of course, we all grabbed our suitcases and boarded the next bus, which proceeded to take us to the correct stop (after picking up additional passengers along the way.) \n\nNext ,we entered the terminal and jumped on an elevator to take us to the security line. There were only 2 lines and of course, we got in the line with the family who had to go back 6 or 7 times because they kept trying to go through the security line with belts on, shoes on, liquids in  their suitcases...you get the picture! \n\nAnyway, we finally got to our gate and were able to grab a slice of pizza before boarding our plane (not before enduring the antics of a 70-year-old United Airlines power-hungry granny who couldn't seem to get her act together, but was determined to show everyone who was boss...)", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "XgIhw-aWaq_Fx3ZVQGjnuA", "review_id": "jq3FaLBdBaRNeCFy2AutZg", "text": "Each terminal has a different personality.  If you live in Phoenix and fly often (weekly as I do) then consider using United which flies in and out of terminal 2.  It is the smallest terminal, has quick lines at the ticket counter, the security gates, and is comfortable for seats, red carpet club lounge, and has a few restaurants now.  Smaller is better at this airport.  Remember, Terminal 2......\n\nI told ya so!\n\nAlso, when people are reviewing airports, why do they confuse the bad service from airlines as something that the airport did to ya?", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KHxnsmfpt_Oo_0iqfToZuA", "review_id": "N8C5KVu0zzkw6tI_c0VO6Q", "text": "If you are phlying so you can shop in an airport Phoenix is phantastic!\n\nIf you need to phorce yourself to get more excercise Phoenix is phantastic.\n\nIf you just want to get to your phlight Phoenix is a phlop.\n\n\nThere are several terminals and the largest terminal has 6 or 7 wings that are spread really far apart. Two walking sidewalks apart just from the end of one to the start of the next one. I'm healthy enough to walk the distance without problem... but with luggage in tow it gets a bit old. Heaven forbid you have a quick connection. \n\nPhoenix is, however, a phenomenal shoppers paradise. Phabulous restaurants phill the space too. \n\nOverall if I had another choice I'd probably NOT go through Phoenix. If it's the best choice then I'd go with it and bring a manservant to carry my crap from plane to plane while I shop.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bJgt3IZajlpo_rpPtJ7tWg", "review_id": "qRVrMDcgEQ2J5p64bWAsNg", "text": "I only did layovers in this airport to and from Colorado from California, but I liked it. There were a ton of places to eat which was fantastic. Their flights left on time, which was kinda annoying when we got in 10 minutes late and ended up getting stuck there for almost 3 hours. Free internet access helped with that though. It's an airport I don't mind being stuck in for a bit.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WeIUg9lNe3Rd70O0wjoUzw", "review_id": "CBt-Ir9dJoXXQ5jWp9GraQ", "text": "This airport has improved tremendously. I used to loathe it. Now it's become a standard airport.  True, it's still hard to get from terminal to terminal. But if you had been here ten years ago, you would know that it has made major improvements.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "P2kVk4cIWyK4e4h14RhK-Q", "review_id": "uLEQjLszZuNzeBAxE-2wVA", "text": "Sky Harbor is a pretty good airport.  I have not yet experienced any airport related delays.  Why only three stars?  \n\n1.  The surrounding roads that navigate you among the different concourses, arrivals, departures, rental car returns, parking, etc were designed by an urban planner on crack.  I have been in & out of most of the sizeable airports in the United States and this is one of the more difficult ones to navigate around by car.  There are places where you need to merge into 4 lanes of traffic, get across those lanes and exit within about 100 yards.  Smooth.\n\n2.  After the planning was done the signage was executed by a team of drunken monkeys.  Some signage leads you where you want to go.  Some doesn't.  Some gets you halfway there and then vanishes.  \n\n3.  If my gramps had an airport, this would be it.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UY2RvuGjCgY1mqD9sjApzg", "review_id": "z1oZcVHwylLVF34ZQLKN4A", "text": "pretty decent airport.. never had any problems with the personnel... only complaint is that it could use a little more sprucing up.. the airport itself seems like its stuck in the 90's.. there is definitely a need for workstations in this place", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "ryxVMbCBq-cKOClTBAqkLg", "review_id": "zhfsJQNuzhA-VF4AWVx3Ig", "text": "I hold nothing against this airport. It's just that it's...I don't know...sprawlingly huge and it's not very easy to get around.\n\nAnd, you know, I am ruined for life. I will forever compare airports to PDX's glory (really, it is a NICE airport).\n\nThat said, if I'd not been to PDX, this place could have garnered four stars. Because in the middle of what is normally rush hour, they were super fast checking us in, and the security check was really fast as well! Surprise, surprise!\n\nIt's decently clean, although everything seems like it's old and kind of retro.\n\nAnd they don't have the people mover things in the aisles, so it takes FOREVER to walk somewhere (and the floors aren't flat, they sort of slope upward, which was weird).\n\nOh, and if I ever had to drive here, I would be confused out of my pretty little mind because of all the weird ups and downs and ins and outs and merges and separations. Yikes!\n\nBut still...I hope to fly back into this port sometime soon. :)", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dZ555iaTZ3Np-aacm0CxEQ", "review_id": "0dMROnqNBrPluvoywo21dw", "text": "I have to give a good review to up the average a little.  I read some reviews and I think a lot of people have no concept of what makes a good airport.  Oh, and complaining about the security searches?  Not PHX's fault...complain to the TSA.  \n\nSo, here's the good.\n\n1.  It's in the middle of the city.  I go to Denver a lot.  The airport is beautiful but it's so far out of the city.  I pity those on the SW side of the city.  But here in Phoenix, you can get to the airport in no more than 30 minutes even from the furthest fringes of the city.  From my house at 32nd & Camelback it's  a 10 minute drive over city streets.\n\n2.  It's easy to get around.  If you complain about this place, have you been to other major airports?  DFW compares nicely (entry from both sides, main thoroughfare with branches to terminals) but most are atrocious.  You can come in from the East or West...all airports don't have that.  Signage is very clear.  There are a lot of them, but they tell you exactly where to go if you just pay attention.  \n\n3.  Terminals are nice.  I'll admit, I only have small experience with Terminal 2 for a few United flights and I go to Terminal 4 for Southwest at least once a month.  Terminal 4 has nice new tile throughout, plenty of restaurant options with lots of space to eat.  Even Terminal 2 is comfortable even though it's older.  \n\n4.  Free WiFi.  Guess what...most don't have this.  DIA has it, but it's so slow it's worthless.  At PHX, it's fast and free and easy to connect. \n\n5.  Workstations.  At Terminal 4 at least (and maybe this is a Southwest thing) there are tables with AC and USB chargers for those of us that need to work while at the airport.  Very useful.  \n\nIn summary, if some of you used other major airports often you'd have a greater appreciation for PHX.  For such a major airport it is remarkably comfortable and easy to access/get around.  Stop whining people!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "yQ-jR23iMPWd5S4fWkh7Ag", "review_id": "6RIpJr8TsciFmQDvlt9doQ", "text": "Yes, I love the free internet access.  Yes, I hate that the red carpet club closes at SEVEN PM.\nTravel in and out was much less painful on this trip, in fact I breezed in and out both directions, but I have three more trips out here this year so we'll see.\nI've got my eye on you Sky Harbor.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q-g75q4Xl-_ODWSuyugwAQ", "review_id": "D6fKGcyrWFjDdztEMtnxjw", "text": "As far as gluten-free eating, this airport is TERRIBLE!  We were \"trapped\" in this airport for over 10 hours and searched it from end to end.  The best that I could do (to prevent starvation) was to attempt to eat at the Fox Sports Lounge.  The waitress had no idea what gluten was and I would most certianly not have eaten there if I didn't feel as though I had no other choice.  I ended up with a chicken breast (about 2\" by 2\" in size) with two onion slices and two pepper slices, and 13 pickles on the side (charged full price though).  WOW!  I was feeling healthy after that \"meal\".  Boo to this airport and its eating choices, Boo!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_kOKwnIguM9eOUrDg76AIg", "review_id": "V9Y49EGlqw6rjEqZkhRt6w", "text": "I love the Phoenix airport.  Living on the west coast, my options traveling home are usually to fly through LAX, San Diego, Las Vegas or Phoenix.  Phoenix is always at the top of the list - I love the free wifi, I love the people standing at the end of the terminal halls who are there to tell me where I can find the closest Starbucks, I love the windows and the large airy ceilings that keep you from feeling too trapped if you get stuck there.  And there's an Einstein's Bagels, which is awesome!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "egdj4-wXAzYzT5bmTAHYqQ", "review_id": "tE2iJK5yBIJHOwmWw7ajmg", "text": "Convenient, modern, and efficient are some words that describe Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix.  This Airport actually reminds me of a mall.  There is a whole area that has a food court and little shops for souvenirs.  Amazingly I was shocked to find that the prices for food was not outrageous!  I was expecting to pay $12 bucks for a sandwich like every other airport but they had a Paradise Bakery, Chilies, Mexican food, Chinese food and much more.  The prices to eat here is about a buck more that you would find at the mall.  \n\nThe security check point was really fast and efficient and the over all decor and architecture was very modern and clean.  I would have to say this is one of the nicest airports I've been to!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "i1UE4lPdHXUf2Aa4SoDKLg", "review_id": "GpCYITxO60uOS66lyFFRxA", "text": "unlike some airports where you have to pay for wireless *cough, sfo, *cough...sky harbor offers it for free.\nthat being said, they had me at free wireless.\nin addition, they also have a wendy's...\nso not only can you write a yelp review, and/or update your facebook status, and/or tweet (twitter?) ; you can also do so while enjoying a chocolate frosty. with fries. not that that's what I usually do....\nglad that's been established. \n\nanyway, they also offer stores where you can purchase crucial items such as a cactus shaped lollipop or a magnet that says: someone who loves me went to arizona and brought me back this magent...\n\nthank you sky harbor for being the best airport on the west coast.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "mTmHkMOdv-VQdE8VCJ8GlQ", "review_id": "KQa4NW9wLdilXVWIicyYwA", "text": "I've had a love/hate relationship with PHX that just turned to like.\n\nWhen I first started coming thru Sky Harbor about 10 years ago, the place really was going thru growing pains.  Security lines were the longest I've ever been through, especially with all of the seniors and vacationers who are not accustomed to flying taking their precious time, packing illegal things; you get the picture.\n\nThe rental cars were in the adjacent parking structure, a 10 minute walk under a covered walkway.  It doesn't matter if it were covered, when it's 100 degree outside, you're gonna get hot.\n\nFast forward to the present.\n\nThe security lines are moving, thanks to more stations.  Shopping area before the security control resembled an upscale shopping mall.  The rental car area is a ten minute bus ride away, and is worth seeing, even I was impressed.  It looked like it's own terminal, with nice check in counters and an escalator ride down to your cars.  Me, I skip the counter and look for my name up in lights...that's how I roll.\n\nNow if they can get rid of those escalators and elevators that doesn't stop at every floor.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GubdNFoDAsiwE6bWIr97cQ", "review_id": "ZFNi502YwZNVRbL-D-23ng", "text": "I like our airport, I think it is pretty nice. \n\nThis is about security which I guess is a part of the airport. \n\nIt is getting tiring. \n\nOld prune faced woman snarking at you, tiring. \n\nSay you have an artificial leg, you get the honor of being pulled aside. OK fine check the leg, but for God sake what is with this wiping the hands down and then the leg. I never see anyone else getting there hands wiped. If you do not find a bomb attached to the leg, leave the hands alone and lets just get on with it. \n\nReally gets tiring for a people who travel a lot.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7jOAowWbwD-ER1hJE_GAeQ", "review_id": "No7iF7cAGChCSyrIHf2XUw", "text": "If you haven't travelled much, you'll definitely be impressed by this airport. Your experience will likely be heavily dependant on whether you are coming in or flying out. If you are coming in, the whole pick up situation can be pretty frustrating because there is no waiting area for your ride, so they will have to either park or continue to circle the airport until you are out. Baggage seems to take an incredibly long time here, and I don't quite understand why because they only have one claim. It's all going to the same place... anyways, if you are flying out you probably will think it's a great airport.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jPwveAVMfAtmAkT-9l83vg", "review_id": "Pab65GuMb0BFQ2W98JXBWw", "text": "Pluses: \n-Good central location, as opposed to some airports that are quite far away from the city they serve. \n-Easy to get out of if you are being picked up at the curb (although driving through the airport is a slow process)\n-Rental car facility is fairly new and quite spacious, but...\n\nMinuses: \n-Rental car parking facility is far far away. The shuttle bus to go from the rental facility to the terminal is 12-15 minutes, so plan accordingly for your outgoing flight.\n-Baggage check and Security lines can be quite long, especially at the SW terminal (C) in the morning. Here's a tip -- if the Gate C security line is very long, try the Gate D entrance. You will have to walk over to C but the reduced wait should make it worth it.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "SRsofHYNavGfAuDtIJ_n2Q", "review_id": "wyyLV9PJRwB2XLq0fY_p8A", "text": "I fly in and out of here all the time and even though terminal 2 is a dump, if you're flying on Alaska airlines, it is quick and dirty to get in, out and home...", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0JNxoPVIJCA6gi--oD08YQ", "review_id": "HbbIhuSmKLgBK6V7PKzZ5w", "text": "This is one of the better International airports in America.  The baggage unloading can be a slow process at times, but security lines, especially in the Delta terminal, go by in a flash!  My flights have always left on time, and I really, really appreciate the free WiFi!\n\nPHX is great!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "WZgoM8UuzxjZf1AaWx3qZQ", "review_id": "M_tOh02hkaO4AwBtV6j0KA", "text": "When you walk into Sky Harbor, you are bombarded with declarations that it's the country's \"friendliest airport\". Huh. What does this mean? User-friendly? Friendly in a \"you'll always feel at home here\" way? Didn't really know, but it seems extremely important to their PR group, since when you sign on for the wi-fi, you can't change pages until you rate how friendly the airport is from a drop down menu. \n\nIt might be doing a disservice by proclaiming it as the superlative of congeniality. Expectations run high -- at least by me. I found the free wi-fi extremely friendly. Yeah!! Star for that. I found the den-like check in area (at least in Terminal 3), not so friendly as it left me feeling a little depressed. The TSA officer who confiscated my 4 oz (apparenly it's 3.4 oz in PHX) Neutrogena sun screen not so friendly...but not malicious, and I guess I wouldnt be so friendly if I were charged with monitoring tenths of ounces hour after hour. The spoke-security system I found to be not so friendly to both users and retail. I never like seeing a plethora of places to purchase items BEFORE security, leaving you with only a few outlets for you to browse in your little concourse. I hate wondering, what do gates 1-14 get to purchase? Is my concourse more vacant than the others? Just put security before ALL the retail and let us wander a bit. \n\nOverall, not a bad airport. at all. the friendliest? i don't know, but the free wi-fi certainly made me leave with a smile on my face!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "085TP4qzSt6sr2COT4lVCg", "review_id": "YHCmXpxRqHT_eejSJKcakA", "text": "What can you say about an airport? I'm sure someone out there will find plenty of things to complain about but I have flown in and out of PHX for years and never had any issues. I even flew out on the first day open after 9/11 and everyone was great and things were running smoothly. I can't complain, they know what their doing down in PHX.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mAuBHENS_DeFCQqrJC_UxA", "review_id": "2ZaiwkUgtB55POx95xaDIQ", "text": "Phoenix Sky Harbor is incredibly well laid out like Phoenix itself. It makes sense with a grid structure.\n\nI've flown out of Terminal 2 and 4 and both are well equipped with lots of eating options and things to occupy you before your flight. Check in proved painless and security were even friendly!\n\nBuses to the rental car centre were plentiful and the drivers very obliging.\n\nOnly downside is that it's huge and you'll wear out a lot of shoe leather!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "joIzw_aUiNvBTuGoytrH7g", "review_id": "T9HlaDVYf200-FCWzc2lZA", "text": "Hit or miss - Terminal 2 is the armpit of the terminals, even after the renovations.  Terminal 3 is nice because it is so similar to Terminal 4 but with inferior food.  Terminal 4 is good overall with food choices and space, but then you're probably flying Southwest which is lame so no matter what, there's reason to be unhappy at Sky Harbor.\n\nRecent construction on the roads is a chore and I'm not looking forward to them closing the East Economy Lot in the future.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dZ555iaTZ3Np-aacm0CxEQ", "review_id": "3HoDM10MntTW88cEOIiPYg", "text": "Had to update my previous review.  Forgot to mention that the prices at the restaurants are in line with off-airport prices.  Maybe not exactly the same, but way cheaper than most airports.  For instance, the Wendy's breakfast meal I just got was $3.99 for OJ, Hash Browns, and Bacon Egg Bicsuit.  In other airports that would be 25% more expensive for sure.  I heard from someone that worked here a while ago that the airport has an agreement with the vendors that they have to charge reasonable rates for all food and drink here.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 11, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "XT0zTD3ZgpUzgD4KJb3yfg", "review_id": "aFRCOZQaAbyTHh6JxKHCnA", "text": "* * For the home airport advantage \n** For the free WiFi \n\nKnowing the security gates that are off the beaten path to bypass the crowds. You have to walk a little further but definitely worth the effort. \n\nOffering the free wifi is a huge bonus! I travel for work it helps my productivity. [in case any coworkers read this] The connection is solid and transfers data quickly. \n\nFor those that are visiting here, they have a group of volunteers in purple jackets to answer any questions.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9mjItdXixKECanLV6RBIrw", "review_id": "21mkOGsnAVASKWF_TU8vew", "text": "This is definitely one of the better airports in the country. It's clean, easy to navigate and offers a large variety of shops and restaurants. However, the majority of Sky Harbor's pluses are in Terminal 4, home to Southwest, US Airways, British Airways, Hawaiian and a few others. Terminal 2  is rather antiquated and Terminal 3  is \"in between.\" The roads seem to be confusing for a lot of motorists, lanes merge, add and split every which way, and passenger pick-up/drop-off areas often have cars suddenly merging into traffic, all of which can make for a scary drive through the airport. Luckily, there is a light rail connection via complimentary airport connection shuttle. An \"air train\" is under construction, but it will be a few years before it's operational and terminal transfers can be a bit difficult as there are no walkways between Terminal 4 and the other two, though there is a walkway between 2 and 4. The airport is close to downtown Phoenix and Tempe, which also restricts a lot of building heights in the area. Also, being surrounded by the city puts some restrictions on the airport. It's very compact and handles a lot of passenger traffic, meaning the airport is frequently busy and congested. However, if you have a long layover or extra time to kill before the flight in Terminal 4 you will find plenty of dining/shopping facilities at the usual airport prices.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xUhFF4psUzBAW-jsY5eRWw", "review_id": "1Ke07XE83cPEV-Ou7TQDSg", "text": "Flew in and out of here 2 times in the last week. Quick and easy to find your way around. Lots of places to eat and cute little shops to browse around in. Oh and plenty of restrooms too.\nThose futuristic things you can walk on to walk a heck of a lot faster come in handy when jumping from one gate to another. Its quite fun. lol.\n(Its like a flat escalator, makes you feel like one of the Jetsons)\nCPK Express has some great salads, sandwiches and yogurt parfait snacks for a quick grab and go.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 8, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "nYa0GRbjizzzKoVOm9-lsQ", "review_id": "y49u9uJq6U9BpNYxvsQVzQ", "text": "Whoever designed the PHX airport, please come to SJC and do the same thing. This place is easy to get in, get around, get on the plane, and GO.\n\nThe security lines are short and effective, the car rental shuttles and service were easy to find and quick to drop us at the rental terminal and back to the airport itself.\n\nLove the little stores, the little places to stop and eat. Super fast on the baggage claim pickup. Clean, nice, easy, fast, effective. All the things I would 'crave' in an airport if I ever really stopped to think about it (thanks Yelp!).\n\nSJC, take some hints.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "2FiNCj5rM3nF0qgaWf86Gg", "review_id": "ZSuen309_TLXd9UKZ3ISEw", "text": "A pain to get in and out of. I dread each trip I have to take to this place.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IEMX8U7iW8EKzffbeprF9Q", "review_id": "tVMs1IPZQM5y_2na_N4uWw", "text": "granted there really isn't another good choice for flying into phoenix, but if there was, i'd take it!  truly flying in and out of sky harbor has been a trying experience at best- and my home airport is LUV, people... not great either.  my last trip i was hospitalized the week prior and i was being wheeled through security, bandages on my face, jammies bespotted with old blood, baggie of pills in my lap, complete with a doctor's note.  they took away my wheelchair and my PRESCRIPTION cream to keep my scars from drying out.  when one of my prescription bottles fell out of the baggie and rolled to their side of the table they wouldn't let me have it back- i said that i needed it and they told me they could do what they want, including having me arrested for arguing with them and they asked if i was on anything... uh, duh!  my mother was struggling with the bags and trying to keep me standing; other people in the line spoke up and said they were being ridiculous- they were told they didn't want to get involved or they could be detained.  then they lost interest with me.  i had to walk to my gate, which was, of course, as far away as possible, and this proves difficult when you are drugged up and now crying as much as drooling- the drooling wasn't their fault so much as the surgery, but we'll say it was:)\n\nall that aside, the rental car situation... while being away from the terminals is good for steering away traffic, the cars are so far away you really need to plan ahead.  and the shuttles are not as frequent as they could be. \n\n(other than that, i love phoenix!)", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4BbljfMkJ3B42eCBUqtH_A", "review_id": "22cR93LXZ5h6PxRGLr2JfA", "text": "Ok, let's try to kill two hours layover on PHX. It is dull and boring. You are hungry and want to find something healthy. I checked three terminals (!) for fresh fruits - nada. Only fast food, and even the chains (like Quiznos, etc) only have a limited selection. There is a bar/ diner with different theme in every terminal. Choice of 5 sandwiches - exactly the same in every single one. Errh. I settled with a fajita-bowl-whatever from a mexican joint, which was the single most disgusting fajita-anything I have ever had. Where is the second star coming from? Looks like they disinfect the bathrooms and they have a free public wireless network, which allows me to write this review live and outraged. You've been yelped!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "czsmQRXhXy-S40cKpEk0Lg", "review_id": "XRxwK_yUVBRUeuujuBoFCw", "text": "This is just for the service at the US Airways ticket counter. I had to share.\nMy grandmother, bless her heart, wanted to buy my ticket with her flyer miles. On Friday night we arrived at the ticket counter and they appeared to be closed. Though I believe that we went to the wrong counter. We vowed to come back at six the next morning and by golly I was up at 5:22 a.m.\n\nI'm not a happy morning person so I'm quite asleep. My grandmother is awake and on a mission. We pay $4 for parking and walk up to the ticket counter, no line, no waiting. Things are looking pretty good.\n\nMy grandmother says she wants to buy a ticket for me using her flyer miles. The ticket lady looks at us and asks us if we had made a reservation.\n\"What, we have to make a reservation to come to the airport and buy a ticket?\"\nMy grandmother is irritated with the lady and it hasn't even been 2 minutes. She doesn't let this show, but I can feel it.\n\nI tell her I need a ticket from Phoenix to Dublin and I tell her Sept. 15.\n\"Booked,\" she replies.\n\"Well, try the sixteenth.\"\n\"Booked.\"\n\"The fourteenth?\"\n\"Booked.\"\n\"Try everything from the thirteenth to the twenty-first.\"\n\"Booked, booked, booked, booked, booked, booked, booked, booked, booked.\"\n\"Really? This is more than a month in advance? A friend of mine just bought a plane ticket to France three weeks prior to her departure date. Try another airline, maybe Aer Lingus. I found round trip tickets from $768 and one-ways for $459.\"\n\"That's a really good deal you should probably go with that if you can get it.\"\n\"Well, how much is a one-way ticket for Aer Lingus on the 15th of Sept.?\"\n\"$2,000.\"\n\nI was afraid that my grandmother was going to have a heart attack. She gasped and stood there with her mouth open. We walked upstairs and sat at a table to call the flight fund people that were supposed to make a reservation for us and magically bestow the flyer miles.\nAfter giving the guy on the phone her life story for computer input on his end he asks, \"So where is your grand-daughter going?\"\n\"From Phoenix to Dublin.\"\n\"Ma'am I'm sorry this is US only. I'll have to transfer you to our international department.\"\n\nI sit and stare at the people walking through the airport at this ungodly hour (for me anyway.)\nNow she is talking to a woman in the international sector for the miles.\nThe woman asks what my return date is and my grandmother tells her that the ticket is one-way. I am going for school for a year and have no idea when I will be back.\nThe woman kindly informs us that unless I am a citizen of the UK I can not get a one-way ticket to Ireland by using flyer miles. But I can get a round trip ticket and then just change the date for a fee of $275! And also to do that my grandmother is 20,000 miles short, she only has 30,000 miles which would have been enough for the one-way ticket.\n\nMy grandmother asks how much would it be to just buy the 20,000 miles and the woman on the other end tells her that it would probably cost as much, if not more, than buying a regular ticket.\n\"Well how much is a regular round trip ticket?\"\nMy grandmother turns white as a ghost. She is breathless as her mouth hangs wide open. I am afraid her heart actually did stop.\nShe looks at me as she writes the figure on the paper in front of her.\n$4,798.\n\nI tell her to hang up. We are going home and I'm going on the internet.\nI bought a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Dublin leaving on Sept. 15th for $530.\nFunnier yet, I actually got the ticket for the two airlines the ticket lady said was either booked or expensive... US Airways and Aer Lingus.\nThank you Priceline.com.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "zCC6huLkNBEr3JUgQyxJbg", "review_id": "zyuBOrxuBD8DwHhSbwGIEg", "text": "I do fly frequently and I am not really a fan of PHX. Where do I start? Driving to the airport is easy. It is centrally located and I would rate it high in the convience department. After that, it's downhill. I don't park there -  I use a shuttle service such as the Parking Spot and get dropped off right out front. Much easier. Inside the terminals are good, most of the times the lines move, although why people cannot figure out how to use the self check kiosks, I don't know. It isn't rocket science. Security lines are rarely long and move quickly, but once inside you are stuck with limited services. Sure there are stores and Dick Clark's on the outside, but be prepared to fly hungry or wait in long lines on the inside. I fly Delta a lot and in terminal 3 you have a choice of Wendy's or the blue burrito...or vending machines...maybe pick up something at the newsstand...\n\nFor me the major issues are driving through the airport. The terminals are not user friendly. They are adequately marked 1-4 and have north side and south side. When picking up someone ask which door number they are coming out of - because you cannot stop long. Once the wheels on the bus stop going round and round security emerges as if by magic to instruct you to keep moving. Sit there and ignore them long enough and the ticket book appears - that's when it;s time to circle again (thanks, Bin Laden). Terminal three has one inconvenient turn while you are waiting for emerging traffic during your continual loop of the terminal - I have almost been t-boned a few times there. Another thing I don't like is their short term parking - it appears instantly and goes up a ramp. It is always in a spot I am not thinking it should be, so I miss it. Instead use the cell phone lot and wait for your party to call, circle around and take your chances with security.\n\nOn a positive note, the airport is a great place to people watch. I always follow the guideline of 2 hours early, so I get to sit and watch. People hanging in the bar getting drunk and forgetting they are flying when their name is paged, people late and OJ'ing it through the concourse, people wearing interesting outfits and being an international airport, you can see people from all over the world. Not to mention the occassional disruptions - is it a wonder SouthWest made a reality show about people in the airport? If you don't mind being hungry and bored, arrive early and watch the people. Some of them are worth the price of a ticket!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "uI1HFHjEQrtR_vqMJTXmsQ", "review_id": "5-hiwXvOvQ53dAkYC3ee8w", "text": "If you are looking at a connecting flight in Arizona and have your choice of Tucson International or Phoenix Sky Harbor, Phoenix is the larger and more luxurious sky port.   They have an excellent website which can make it easy to find some food to your liking while here.   I had the enjoyment of getting stuck here for about 6 hours but that had to do with Southwest and not this airport so I suppose that can be documented in another review... \n\nOne thing that is nice is that you have free wi-fi here.  Every airport should have free wi-fi, come on...  This is the 21st century.  \n\nHave never had much of an issue with security here either, it has always been pretty fast an efficient.   It ain't LAX.  :)", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fPHLPrymsyb6WSFFKoMrTQ", "review_id": "G5bABdZrgaTOd6vId2kgMA", "text": "Just flew out of the Phoenix airport... no really, I'm sitting on the plane, bored and Yelping.  I'll post this tomorrow...\n\nSky Harbor Int'l Airport is a nice lil big airport that has some friendly features that are nice for convenience.  First off, all the arrivals don't have to cluster around 1 passenger pick-up area.  Phoenix airport has a north, south, east and west curb for pick-up.  Next, their signs for passengers waiting for a ride are clearly marked so you know your terminal, area and curb while you wait.  Next, their security was a breeze... but maybe I just timed my trip right.  And finally... are you ready for this... I bought an nice cold bottled water for... wait for it... under 2$.  No, I'm not kidding.\n\nOnly minor irritation is that some of the bathroom latches don't latch well.  Grrr. (North Curb bathroom specifically)  LoL\n\nThis is one airport I don't mind so much.  According to Ron L. though, it seems like it's improved much over the years, so I'm glad to be visiting it now.\n\nSee ya there!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E_Peg7chBmQYx1ZLkZUfpg", "review_id": "jbMp7OZ4xuM2O8ZqH1U9zA", "text": "I don't care for this airport. It's ugly (it's no YVR) and the food choices aren't great (it's no Narita - I'm partial to that Japanese food there), BUT it has FREE wi-fi, and for that I am always glad to connect through Phoenix. \n\nPlus it never seems to be crowded when I'm laying over there. I can roam around and find a seat with an outlet by it fairly easily. \n\nI don't know about the other parts of the airport, and again I don't care. The free wi-fi gets it a full five.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rS8zK3NwQBUZSEUlPt7TKg", "review_id": "cEwmeu6N8cojVextlS0ATg", "text": "I try to avoid this airport at all costs while connecting to other destinations.  The terminals have no tram or train and are VERY far apart from each other.  On more than one occasion the people-movers have been down for repair which makes that feature even more annoying.\n\nThe bathrooms have this hallway that is only wide enough for ONE person to fit through which makes going through with bags entertaining; especially when a flight arrives and the area is crowded with passengers rushing to the restrooms.  Yes, that's \"one person\" for both directions.\n\nThen to add to the fun there was a last minute gate change AND it took them 20 minutes to get the jet-way to the plane.  Good times.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5SqVGJA98-vcF5uvmtKcqA", "review_id": "iItN5By-t-rDDeG9EFvPFQ", "text": "Well we weren't delayed or cancelled so that's pretty good.  Not much I really need from an airport.  My needs are pretty basic.  \n\nA Starbucks\nA place to eat that is decent\nA bar\nA clean bathroom\nMy luggage to arrive intact\nMy plane and myself to arrive on time and intact\nThe rental car places were off site and seemed a bit more complicated than they needed to be\n\nThe Phoenix ariport satisfied my basic travel needs.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Qb6uB6Knk3KWg4LB8S-2qQ", "review_id": "H-H4oG4pPFXV7WA71YZWeg", "text": "I've never checked in at this airport, restricted entirely to layovers. What stands out, however, is how many fellow fliers I spend time with complain about the check-in service and security. I don't know what's going on from that side, but I hear it time and again.\n\nFrom my side, I can't help but notice that I have to change gates nearly every flight thru there. Since I'm usually sleeping, I've been lucky to wake up shortly before the announcement with time to make the gate-change. As has been noted in other reviews, the terminals are far apart and gate changes can be rather drastic.\n\nOne big positive is the lack of arm rests on the seats. This makes it real easy for a peep to catch up on some quality nappage. There are also a lot of places to eat or drink at, all with the standard airport mark-up but with at least some variety. This 'port makes for an acceptable layover, but I've so far been able to avoid checking in here and suggest the same.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "XOe-I25-W_FnbYfQyafylw", "review_id": "eT8NUtgG9UqTumK9ge6QRw", "text": "Pleased with the faster, free wifi here!\nHot outside (over 100 degrees), a/c inside!!\nX-hausted from the weekend\n\nI'm at the airport right now waiting to fly back to SJC! This is a pretty BIG airport! I'm glad the free wifi here is MUCH faster!!! I'm also grateful to be inside the airport and not outside right now. I've had enough heat for the year! :P Security was quick and painless!\n\nFYI: For pick-up there are 3 locations (north, south, and east). So know where you are getting picked up ahead of time! :)", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xSk-xgUJfeato0Soe1S-_w", "review_id": "VfZHo8NBI6-1_3ILw73O9w", "text": "An airport in the US with free wifi is a rare find, so Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport definitely deserves 5 stars for this potentially life-saving service. At my terminal, there was a sports bar with college football on TV, a Starbucks and usable restrooms.\n\nAlthough my layover flight was delayed about 20 minutes, I was completely fine with it. My friend who got delayed at DFW Airport was less than lucky.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "_wY1dHBXKN4NjB5IsIk4eQ", "review_id": "ZnLjWtWXWCf-s4f102y2LA", "text": "I cant really love you because every time Ive flown through you, Im on US Airways whom I hate.\n\nStrangely enough this brings me to yesterday when I was flying from San Diego to Seattle with a layover in Phoenix.\n\nBeing as my flight left SD at 630am, I certainly was in no position to eat breakfast before leaving me to eat breakfast upon arrival to my layover city.\n\nAs I am standing in the line, quite far back as I am never rude and on the phone in the presence of employees, I am checking in with my mother. She asks what airline I am flying and I proceed to tell her US Airways, whom I hate as they always mess up my ticket.\n\nMuch to my surprise, a lady sitting on the other side of a partition SWATS my purse on my arm and tells me not to talk that way because she works for US Airways and she has a ton of good noes in her file. She proceeded to go on and on and on and on and on about this for a full 20 minutes.\n\nWHAT.THE.EFF??\n\nThe lady in front of me was like: If I hadnt seen that with my own eyes I never would have believed it.\n\nIt was bizarre.\n\nBut I presume it is to be expected.\n\nArizona is strange and every time In at this airport something odd happens!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wNTZMYPQRZAx645BuhdTyQ", "review_id": "yXCKvu9OKxtHCLMSz721tg", "text": "When I was 16, we moved from San Jose to Mesa.  Being an uprooted confused teen ager at the height of his angst, I didn't really fit in at first.  But, as with all relocations, I met new friends and they had interesting ways of passing the time.\n\nHere's me waxing nostalgic, as well as dating myself:\n\nIn high school, we used to drive to the airport and play Pictionary in the terminals.  Like, cross-legged sitting on the carpet in the middle of the airport.  Or, we would run around the airport playing hide-and-seek, or tag.  Those were the days of the Old Republic, when everything wasn't so paranoid and regulated.\n\nToday, the airport is mostly remodeled inside.  There's decent food and a little too much shopping.  It looks nice though; they spared no expense.\n\nMy favorite thing is in the terminals, there are birdhouses high up in the rafters, and little finches living in the airport.  All these little birds flying around in the terminal...it was almost surreal.\n\nAll in all, a good travel experience.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7zDqr2I0-xpw9HF5Ha54cA", "review_id": "4ETToiQgKGHd1Eq7JQJ3og", "text": "Sky Harbor airport all in all is not that bad. If you've been to other airports, you'll clearly understand why. On my scale it's a 3.5, but I had to bump it up to a 4 after thinking about all the other horrid airport experiences I've had elsewhere.\n\nHere are my favorite things about Sky Harbor:\n-- Traffic to the airport is usually not that bad\n-- Free Wifi, which you think would be common, surprisingly is not in most airports, but is fantastic at Sky Harbor\n-- Easy to navigate and get through security and where you need to go\n-- Clean\n-- Typically not crowded and not a bad place to be if you end up there early. I usually sprawl out, and sit and read a book, do some work, catch up on miscellaneous tasks very easily without feeling cramped or some person trying to strike up a conversation with me\n\nSome downsides:\n-- It's hard to find an outlet that works depending on what terminal you are at\n-- It's nice to have rental cars all in one spot but if you ever need one that place is like a bottleneck and it can take awhile.\n-- One time I had to go to the continental cargo facility and it took me 45 minutes to find it", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Kwp9wX_p4sAZePJhEo04Rw", "review_id": "_K8K2uZIA_QURV76BjEbIQ", "text": "Standard Airport.\n\nSpent 10 hours at the older section for a layover (the terminal with the mismatched carpets).\n\nJust an average all american standard airport, on the conservative side (with its grandma carpets).\n\nThe only useful thing over there (if you are a smoker) is \"the bridge\"!\nIt's a regular open bridge which connects between terminals & is the only place smokers can go smoke a fag.\n\nThis Airport like many others is better than LAX!\n\nYalla Bye!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bY6tmT_KmUZ3kO2ARNmngw", "review_id": "ztF5BjkjkTK7fqOJfhLvBw", "text": "Almost as bad as Oakland.  Constant gate changes (and the terminals are not anywhere close to each other).  We flew there headed to Puerto Vallarta and our gate changed twice - from B to A and then back to B.  Fortunately, there was a long layover.  On the way back it changed twice in B and then to A - we almost didn't make our flight.\n\nSecurity takes forever.  They pull over the single brown man to double check his bag.  They allow first class passengers to bypass the security line, holding everyone else up.  Then they allow people in wheelchairs to bypass the line (which is very understandable, but why do they only have two x-ray lines open?). \n\nThere are tons of grouchy older people there.  I like old people, but the grouch/entitlement level was comperable to Dulles.  People are freaking rude.\n\nIt is NOT the friendliest airport anywhere - unless you compare it to Oakland.  Compared to Oakland, it's not so bad, but I still won't be flying through Phoenix again.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jegks7c-o66A9LaxWYQLsQ", "review_id": "O6JVNELY4vlomUotMtLhvQ", "text": "The airport seems ok. A bit dark and depressing for my taste, plus the water is more expensive than Midway.\n\nBaggage claim is nicer than Midway, though! We got off the plane quickly but the monitors already had our flight listed and which carousel the baggage would be on whereas Midway didn't have the monitors and you had to mill around the carousels trying to guess which one would have your stuff. So that's definitely a plus for PHX!\n\nVisited: 11/14/09 & 11/21/09", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0KXxuKxlspsO6CrDLgQJ-w", "review_id": "T3rPeoPj8_f4MZhizi87VA", "text": "Sky Harbor's aiight. I have no problems with it, but I'm not infatuated with it either. Driving through it is a pain, I'll leave it at that. The numerous curbs are confusing. Terminals are far apart, but that's not so bad. Security checkpoint C is annoying, and the TSA here are overly strict and lack IQ points, and assume everybody is a terrorist. Other than that, flights are usually timely, and there's plenty of places to eat and buy things. It's dark and gloomy, but it's never too crowded, even the day before Thanksgiving. Just your average airport, with free wifi!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UUdF5t57de1uWu5zZLel4g", "review_id": "jimowouO5z5cAOOqyEsNtw", "text": "Be thankful Phoenixites, most US Airports don't have free wifi. PHX is a great little-big airport. I say \"little-big\" because the airport has a small feel to me, which I like. It's not little at all, of course, it's just really easy to get in and out.\n\nSome gates are really dark, with only a few windows. It's a shame, too because this airport has great views of the mountain reserves surrounding Phoenix and Scottsdale. The trade off is a fair one: you won't be burning hot during the summer while you sit waiting to board that 1:00pm flight. At the end of each terminal (the last few gates) is large with windows all around. Excellent views.\n\nEvery time I visit it seems like they're under construction/adding on, but I can't complain since my home is Houston Intercontinental which has a similar growing problem (if you consider growth a problem!)", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j0KVSX1QWLgjqVoYLjLqEA", "review_id": "h7ViAXNmf7w6RpqHmTH6-w", "text": "Plus's  - Free WiFi, no arms on seats.\n\nMinus's - Long distance between terminals. Bus service between terminals slow. Have to go thru security again between terminals. Security checkpoints REALLY slow. Three columns for going thru security, regular coach, first class, parents w/children and wheelchairs. What this means is that for regular coach passengers it takes more than a half hour to get thru the damn security screening checkpoint so Good Luck if you're trying to catch a flight in another terminal.\n\n  Also, hardly any screens that show flight/gate information. If it's not on your boarding pass or if your boarding pass gate # is wrong, good luck finding what gate you're supposed to be on.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "n1KWJCpVeoTrzcN9iATfKA", "review_id": "BG-rGARXRA0jiNSsLQhRwg", "text": "This is one of the best airports I have ever used! The best part is that is is my home airport. It is one of the busiest, and biggest airports in the world. It is serviced by all of the major carriers such as US Airway (Hub), Southwest (hub) Delta, American, Cont., United, Jet Blue, Air Tran, Hawaiian, and several more! The site offers FREE WiFi, plenty of top notch placed to grab a bite, or sit down for a meal. It was voted the \"Friendliest\" airports in America too. I can not say enough good things about this airport. Traveling is difficult enough, but this airports makes it a little better.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oJ3NVC3Qd0zKvAN4P5bh8A", "review_id": "WVxIYKlmpg9EA-p_gHRt_Q", "text": "After arriving it is a pain to get the rent a car because they are located off site, and you have cross a few lanes of traffic to get to the bus pick-up. Every time I have flown in there have been long lines for the bus. Ride is about 10 minutes and if you don't get GPS you have to drive past terminals to return -- complete pain in the a**.\n\nIt is also very confusing to get picked up due to door on each side of baggage claim.\n\nOn the return (outbound trip) security can be a pain when flying AA. They are in an old terminal (no Admirals Club) and there is no \"premiere\" line. After cleaning security there is only 1 sandwich shop and 1 crappy little bar.\n\nThe gates themselves are old and run down.\n\nI do remember the SWA gates being nicer........", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "k71n8bELfnhMeC63xhUxzw", "review_id": "vz8gPiYSaIyFVj4o2ngImA", "text": "Yes they do have free wifi.\n\nThey also have wierd booze laws that require everyone to be carded but don't require booze prices on the menu. It's quite a shock when a Bud costs $8.50. WTF???\n\nThe food is pretty bad and is all shut down by 9pm. Goodnight sleepy PHX!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "GnZWh25MyJD1d5FMKl3QmA", "review_id": "vDnkTu1Gz6GGXfweoz1yLA", "text": "I love, love, love that Sky Harbor is located IN Phoenix!!  That's right, unlike the Denver Airport which is located almost in Wyoming, the Cincinnati airport, which is in a different state, or JFK which offers helicopter service from the airport to the city ....  The PHX airport is IN PHX.  Great for visitors flying in, or for Phoenicians flying out.  \nFood options are decent (except in Terminal 2, but the convenience of tiny Terminal 2 is a blessing in itself), parking is generally easy.  Baggage carrousels are well marked.  What I don't get is why it takes so long to get bags from the planes to the baggage claim - after all the  place is fairly compact.  At least the drive home from the airport is quick", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iG4whwdLBarPu3dD5OKCvA", "review_id": "gix-W71_L-I27wqHU2sDyg", "text": "PHX is as centrally located to a downtown or to much of a market's population as any airport in the country.  Lines to drop me off at curb on a Monday morning were very long -- holiday and not much business travel.  Line at security to Southwest gate was very long as well at 8:30 am...15 min...when I got midway through line an employee told me another gate had a much shorter security line...thanks for letting me know (sarcastic)....not much choices for food after security but Wendy's was priced about like any non-airport store so not bad and lady taking order was nice....can't comment on baggage claim because I carried on", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8xuvjSMwb1gZfR-YJVcqKQ", "review_id": "Z1r4-sHiEHxzFqSbPkD2ag", "text": "It seems as if my experience was not the norm. It was pretty busy while I was there, and I managed to get through security in just a few minutes. That alone substantiates my 3 star review. I wish I didn't pay for a wifi account, bc it was free here. \n\nAside from wifi and my personal experience with security, it's not actually that great of an airport. I don't think it's very well laid out, the dining options suck, there isn't enough seating at many of the gates, my flight (along with several others) had to be moved to another gate.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9h54-TfZ53Ag7d9duGrGtA", "review_id": "S5QC9zMANGCGbEch8sqLjw", "text": "For a really sunny place, this airport is very dark; the drop off point looks old and dark, the check in counters are dark (except for the lighting, of course). Is it to shield from the intense sun? It might be kinda nice to leverage the sun a little?\n\nAnyway. What really scared me were the BIRDS in the Southwest terminal. The staff seemed to think that it was funny to have a swarm of sparrows flittering around in the waiting area. Disgusting and Dirty. \n\nOtherwise, adequate airport, pretty fast lines and ok food choices", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nQ12m3cBkcR64gBsM_OrjA", "review_id": "t2eg0-TP2Xbgg-8t_SCdbA", "text": "I've spent more time at the Delta terminal than the others, and it is  smaller and more limited than the US Airways Terminal, which is maybe why I haven't noticed the service as being that of the country's \"friendliest airport.\"  The construction has made it a challenge to find the rental car shuttle since it changed nearly every month this fall.  All in all, it's small enough to be an easy airport, but big enough to have a Starbucks and well-located outlets.\n\nPros: Free internet, cell-phone waiting lot with flight arrival status (so the people picking you up don't have to circle or pay for parking and they don't have to keep calling you for updates), well-queued security (so you feel like it's moving and it doesn't back up into the atrium).\n\nCons: dated furnishings, limited eating choices, 5 minute rental car shuttle (not well-connected to the city)", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "07QrlEBAY9bp7ivPl3_tDw", "review_id": "GufRuRh57Ef8r6vfwquwbw", "text": "I just want to start by saying that I LOATHE THIS AIRPORT. Most of this hate comes from my really realy bad day yesterday, although it has been building for awhile.\n\nFirst of all, I have to fly out of this airport everytime I come to AZ to see my fam. Its really expensive to fly from Tucson to SFO, and they PHX flights are just cheaper. Of course this means that you have to spend time in the Phoenix airport, which just blows.\n\n-First of all even though they have an employee check in line for security, everytime I'm standing in line I have at least 3 airport workers cut in front of me like its the thing to do. No apologies or sheepish looks because they're line-jumping me. Just big fat airport ass staring me down.\n\n-Second the cheapest bottle of water I was able to find was $5. For WATER. And there are maybe 4 water fountains in the entire airport. Great job on the dehydration crisis guys.\n\n-Third, in the last two years I have flown out of this airport six times. Each of these times they changed my gate at the very last minute to one that is completely on the other side of the airport. And while you're angrily trotting down to the new one, you're hearing about 30 other gates changing. How hard is it to run an airport??\n\nYesterday was one of these phenomenal days that I got to spend time in the airport from hell. It was so hot inside the terminal and my mouth was dry, so therefore I was forced to buy overpriced water.\nAs usual some big guy pushed in front o me in the security line just as I was taking off my shoes. Then had the nerve to tell me to back it up and give him space!\nThen as usual my gate changes 5 mins before boarding so I have to walk myself to the other side of the airport, which takes a good 10 mins. Only to get to my gate and find that my flight has been cancelled. Surely you would have known that info while I was rushing to get to my new gate??\nGRRRR I hat this airport", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qF5lwvN_9tlBIRc3LLxXVQ", "review_id": "6fdT8od23Y-mr4Kfb9udjg", "text": "Flew out to Phoenix for a company kickoff.\n\nWhat I liked:\n-pretty friendly staff at security\n-well-organized monitors for departures/arrivals and for baggage claim\n-free WI-FI, woohoo!\n-Cinnabon, TCBY, and Fox Sports Grill next to eachother; perfect grub for my 2 hrs in the terminal\n-great flora and cacti, always makes me think of this old-school Nickelodeon show:\nhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6TFo5GukGk\n\nWhy no fifth star:\n-bit of a lengthy and confusing drive to drop off folks in DEPARTURES\n-watch out for the north,south, & east directions", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EWueLXhGnCKdj4wFI4Py7A", "review_id": "rQsu60z_QwbD-WDoQbWEig", "text": "I had the best airport Mexican food here at Sky Harbor. \nIt was Taberna del Tequila in terminal 4 near US Airways.\nNever had any delays, staff is very friendly and I always meet a few cute girls when I connect here at PHX. \nI am a fan!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "mxwQi0rr25dIvHUaCs7EFQ", "review_id": "SP0P5JCGH4TE2mjLJ8dfEA", "text": "Skyharbor is one of my favorite airports. Not so much that I love spending a lot of time here, but in the fact that it gets me to where I want to go with less hassle than other places. In fact, in 2009, it ranked 3rd in the nation in on-time arrivals and 11th in on-time departures (out of the 31 major US airports).\n\nI tend to fly through Skyharbor a lot for someone who lives in the Northwest corner of the country. Some of this is due to my strategy of only connecting through warm-weather airports during the winter. This tends to avoid the episodes of being out on the tarmac and having the captain announce: \"We're going to wait here a few minutes because I think we could use a second coat of de-icer.\" Or being delayed by freak snowstorms. Or icestorms. I've got a second correlary to this which reads about not connecting through coastal airports during hurricane season, but that's not really relevant for this review...\n\nAnyways, I'm going with four stars since this is the first time I've dealt with the check-in routine at Skyharbor. I have two minor complaints: the first is the actual check-in and the second was security.\n\nAs for the check-in, it could just be an airline thing, but I saw this at several counters. They have the echeck-in booths, but were having people with luggage and carry-on both using these things with only a few counter people. What this does is make everyone wait while the (overworked) counter person tries to run around and check everyones' luggage in. I guess I'm used to having separate lines for those of us with carry-on only. Waiting in line behind the guys and girls with eight suitcases sort of defeats the purpose of travelling light (at least in this sense).\n\nThe second complaint is security. Hardly a new complaint, but it seems a bit tighter here than at most other airports I've been through. In the x-ray line, the person working the machine was very slow and was calling for a bag check on every other person. I considered even jumping into another line to see if it improved, but figured that might be considered suspicious behavoir and get pulled out for some sort of horrific interrogation (*light shining in my face as a person in the shadows asks questions* \"Doug C., I couldn't help but notice that you had a receipt from Taco Bell in your luggage.\" *slams fists on counter* \"ARE YOU A MEXICAN SPY? DO YOU WORK FOR THE FEDERALES?\")\n\nAs it turns out, staying in line didn't really work much better. Despite not setting off the alarm on the walk through, I got pulled aside for a pat-down. (And, yes, I have been working out. Thanks for noticing buddy.) Then the x-ray watcher stopped my bags to have them inspect the fluids that were clearly dangerous*. But after listening to a lecture and promising to floss three times a day, I was finally allowed to leave and exit for my flight.\n\nI only have one experience with this, but I guess I could sum it up with: nice airport, but arrive early.\n\n-----------------\n\n*As shown in the equation: 1/2 sample tube crest + 1 oz. Pert shampoo = Pl-239", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SWUxYaStkCB-w1k9r2uGSw", "review_id": "FpLxbs7e8xzIJmiEgFhAYw", "text": "I like Sky Harbor. It's slightly hard to explain, because it's one those things you just have to experience. Stick with me.\n\nSome airports are just plain cold and dark...you can't wait to get on the plane or get to your taxi. But Sky Harbor has a good atmosphere. It's bright and open (at least the gates I've been to), and I recall a lot of nice carpeting being involved. Nothing wrong with that.\n\nThere's also an indescribably long moving sidewalk which I quite enjoyed. One of those strips of moving traction that Ellen DeGeneres said is like a ride in the middle of nowhere. Truth. In a moment of blissful immaturity, my friend and I tried running backwards on them. It may have ended in bumping into foreign businessmen, but it was worth it.\n\nI haven't been to an extensive area of the airport, just a few different gates and restaurants which were in a reasonable vicinity. But everyone working there was very nice, and everything was clean and new. (For the record, this was last summer.) Perfect for a personal size Pizza Hut pizza (delicious) and plenty of seating (once again, at least at my gates and the time I was there), and everything went smoothly and friendly. That doesn't seem like good grammar. Well, that's a reflection on me, not on Phoenix.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "FuDlYMar9QLhsS331Ppgng", "review_id": "R7yqZoGzP7GjmkFl48U_xg", "text": "Holy Shit this sucker is HUGE! \nThis place reminds me of the Lihue Airport in Kauai for some reason... but instead of super lush greenery there this green grass and cactus :-). \n\nRental place is three stories? \nTons of places and bathrooms (that are clean) \nCute guys that shuttle folks around to their gate? \nFriendly folks who don't roll their eyes when you ask a logistical question?\nBy the time I get to the baggage claim my stuff is already there?\nNo luggage lost? \n\nFantastic", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eCiH5QFuCHoa54L0EHC2-Q", "review_id": "QqJF6vGJZlVg-IH7h5hNEA", "text": "I just returned from Phoenix on a business trip.  Sky Harbor is a very busy airport.  Everything makes sense when you follow the signs posted.  The layout of the airport is pretty simple as well.  It has three levels in terminal 4 where I was.  One bizarre thing I did notice was that you take an escalator down from level 3 to level 1, but must take an elevator to get back up.  And the elevators are not right next to escalator.  They're close.  You just have to search.  The information booths were very helpful in helping me locate them.\n\nThe only bad experience I had was at baggage claim.  Some of the baggage staff were barking curses and behaving like gangsters.  It definitely reflected poorly on the airport.  At one point, I thought they were going to fight each other over a lunch break.  I also heard some older baggage claim staff complaining openly about how the passengers do not care at all about the way they operate.  They seemed very disgruntled.\n\nSecurity was pretty tight.  In Orlando, I had to remove my shoes to go through security.  At Sky Harbor, everyone kept their shoes on.  I was randomly asked by a security guard to hold out my hands so they could pass a wand over them to look for signs of chemicals.  I've never experienced that before at any other airport.  It wasn't a bad experience.  I thought all airports had the same procedures for checking passengers, but I guess not.\n\nOverall, it was a good experience.  It was A-OK.  I know they can make it better.  There was a lot of construction going on outside the airport.  Maybe those improvements will help with traffic and parking?  Next they might want to look at hiring some new staff or taking better care of the current staff at baggage claim.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2J8BlhGmctdjxsP4mp6E5w", "review_id": "txWxWUegzUxKdQ9Cg1U1Uw", "text": "Big, sprawling, very crowded and disorderly. On the upside, I'll guess weather isn't a factor here.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XRjmRSO4XhkUVMKVJOSEIA", "review_id": "GvvLDvOeIeWF5TC99C2zJw", "text": "No, this is not Austin-Bergstrom with its clean, beautiful terminals and new-car scent.  No, it's not SFO with its classical entrance, singingly busy hallways, and cool aura.  It is, however, one of the most efficient airports in the country, especially considering the daily flight volume.\n\nI agree that PHX needs a makeover in places, but terminal four's D Gates are nice and new (and thankfully where I fly in/from each time) and the rest of the airport is far nicer than disrepair.\n\nI have never experienced major traffic issues here, and although parking is a pain with lizards and birds running you from place to place, it's certainly manageable if you simply pay attention.  \n\nI've never experienced a long delay as I have in Denver and San Francisco, and the turbulence is only kind of scary in the summer when its 193 degrees outside.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 13, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "mFOZOsPQOacWIMVSyXbEbg", "review_id": "CKks-E_enA6pysU9FBsw6Q", "text": "\"America's friendliest airport\"? \n\nReally?\n\nI disagree. I didn't particularly notice anyone being overly nice or particularly friendly to anyone else here. \n\nWhat I did notice is that they have the same selection of mediocre, overpriced \"we have a captive audience so we're going to offer them crap and charge an arm and a leg for it\" bars and restaurants.\n\nI hate to be provincial, but come by PDX some time and check out the local restaurants and bars and see how it's done. \n\nPlus a star for free wifi! Woot! Every airport should have free wifi! (I'm looking at you, SFO!)", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5t20buj8mqWCUPu6fkWjIQ", "review_id": "PludlDpybXW797vu2rt73Q", "text": "I have been in and out of this airport for years. And never once did I realize that the terminal is equipped with free wifi. Every single time I come here, I always plug in my air data card only to watch it crap out after 15 minutes and then reboot so that I can get back on line.\n\nWell right now as of this writing, I am online and taking full advantage of the free wifi here. \n\nMy flight is delayed.\n\nMy Starbucks hot cocoa tastes odd (all airport Starbucks taste funny)\n\nThe airport provides H1N1 flu shots on the departure level. \n\nThe smell of the Nathans Hot Dog stand is very inviting.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Dt2JQ62K6Gh59rUEfvhMCQ", "review_id": "AT-__hbRQTiwUEmp7uLl6Q", "text": "Phoenix Sky Harbor is definitely the country's friendliest airport as they proclaim. Everything is well configured throughout the airport making for a smooth flow. Other travelers and airport personnel alike are always eager to help you in any way possible. The woman at the information desk was very nice in helping us find restaurants and getting us a baggage cart after we had landed, having had a couple hours to wait for my aunt's flight to get in from Minneapolis. Even the bus driver shuttling us to the rental car center (which is like an airport in itself in terms of size and shops and restaurants,) and the Budget staff were all nice and to liking about anything and everything, and of course, helping us with our luggage and car. On our return flight to San Francisco, the screener was very nice with a sense of humor which you have got to have. Thank you to the airport employee for directing us to Amazing and the wonderful saleswoman there who was nice; we talked a little about Arizona and San Francisco. So, for an excellent experience, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport cannot be beat. I also like how they announce when you are coming to the beginnings and ends of escalaters and moving sidewalks, as well as which carousel to find baggage on the flights. Keep up the good work guys.! I am taking off a star because of the fact that you have to take a separate bus to go to the rental car center and for the immense noise at the curb which made it so hard to hear everyone.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wztbY3gRNGQ_ieUjsdyhkA", "review_id": "O3CknSk0RYznDhYVLNZBbQ", "text": "Nice airport.\nHad to take 3 people mover walker things from \"B\" to \"A\".  It seemed like miles before I got to the A concourse.\nFox Sports Club was crazy busy, but the waitress was nice.\nTook off on time (hell it was midnight, we sure as hell better take off on time) and landed in PHL on time!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "ARe8Nr_YehB2ubsGJhZ-hg", "review_id": "prgm3sYbccnEqQ9xWq3eNg", "text": "The food choices are just so-so, although I easily found a cup of coffee thanks to my awesome new iPhone App, Gate Guru.  A must for jetsetters! \n\nThe security lines tend to go fast and they have free WiFi, which I've found to be a rare amenity in airports.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nlae8971SGEdWqbP5gEYIg", "review_id": "EiW2Nq_3Xgum6lQajlWzeQ", "text": "Could have been a 4 star if they didn't take forEVER to get bags to the carousel.\nFree WiFi.\nOK Food.\nCentral location.\nCar rental is close [but Avis was pathetic and S-L--O---W.\nLots of cell-phone waiting lots.\n\nThe bad.\nTRAFFIC.\nNo mass transit worth a poop.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "7IL4ZbcpCgtiDBO1PwFCzQ", "text": "Sky Harbor...while you are not the most confusing airport I have utilized regularly, you can be a bit intimidating.  I have yet dared to park on site at the airport for I fear never being able to find my car ever again.  I pray when using you as a transfer site that I don't have to switch Terminals, the one time I did woah, almost missed my connection.  The security lines...you just never know.  I was 3 hrs early once and it took me 2 hrs just to get thru security and other times I made it thru in less than 10 minutes.  \nNow I sound ungreatful.  I should be lucky to have you in my back yard.  Having lived in many rural locations, I remember having to travel hours just to begin my journey here.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "U4J9zoivRJGsOJdjACaOlg", "review_id": "h_1UGeVAudP3zEFHHAf0Lw", "text": "I fly - a lot - and I have to say that Sky Harbor is one of the better airports in the country. It's one of the highest volume airports yet it's reasonably well organized. I've heard that about 75% of the air traffic flows through Terminal 4 (that's where US Air and SouthWest fly out of). \n\nIf you've going to fly out of Phoenix very often my advice would be to start using US Air or SouthWest because a) it's a hub for both of them and b) you'll have much better flight choices and c) because of the competition, the prices tend to be better. The other terminals, by comparison, are nearly deserted. Terminals 2 and 3 have very limited food choices. Terminal 4 has improved a lot in that regard. \n\nThere is a lot of parking available, both on site and off site. The off site parking, naturally, is cheaper but you have to wait for the buses to bring you to the terminal. Compared to other airports of comparable size the on site parking is not that expensive. If it's a business trip and you are getting reimbursed for the parking, just park on site and save yourself the hassle. Honestly, the best way to get in and out of Sky Harbor is not to drive at all but to use a transportation service. I'm not talking about Stupper-Shuttle - don't get me started on them - but a real sedan service that will drop you at the curb and meet you at the security gate when you arrive back home. \n\nIf you can, print your boarding pass at home rather than waiting in line at the airport. The airline clubs, in my view, are a waste of money. As another reviewer pointed out, the wi-fi access is now free at Sky Harbor. I used to belong to the US Air club but let it lapse. The snacks are not that good, they were charging for drinks. Unless you are regularly connecting through Phoenix how much time are you really going to spend in the airport? Now if you're connecting and have a long layover then it might be worthwhile but otherwise I'd skip it. \n\nI got a laptop stolen here once so a word about security. If you have a laptop computer, put it through the x-ray machine last and don't take your eye off it for a moment. Particularly if it's very busy.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "CUUpi7gtqx1zojEGJ6Z5ew", "review_id": "T3vlCtvjXBgebjBnkFfv0g", "text": "One of my favorite airports to fly in and out of. Free WiFi, no strings attached. Also there are plenty of locations for plugging in a laptop or cell phone. There are ample food choices both before and after security. \n\nIf I had one beef it's the rental car locations are offsite so you have to take a bus to it. It's not horrible, but when I come out here for a day trip it can really tighten up the schedule.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d42T37_3iMNRrIbi1gq2_Q", "review_id": "mJGEZNc5IEom6jyvWDJyPw", "text": "This airport is a joke.\n\nSo there's one level for both departures and arrivals?  I can only imagine how cluttered this place becomes during peak-hours.  Once you're inside, you realize arrivals go upstairs and each terminal has their security checkpoint.  Why is this so complicated?  And the North Curb and South Curb?  Why?\n\nThe whole place, inside and out, appears to be very cluttered.  Maybe I'm just spoiled by spending many years at JFK and LGA.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hedOECpUoqK0wkodLk-rqg", "review_id": "dqOqz5l230buaxmjDgcShA", "text": "Been in this airport about 100 times and each time I have a good experience. Free WiFi with many places to plug in your laptop, quick security lines, and smooth baggage claim make this one of my favorite airports west of the Mississippi. \n\nA quick note: This airport is huge, so if you have some time to kill before your flight, you will have no problem entertaining yourself here.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gc4rNAgbGydNMAPJ85FZag", "review_id": "KzzlmTYSyc4WihgoP2DylA", "text": "I've never had a problem flying in or out of this airport. It's a real small airport and pretty simple to get around in, the only down fall I think there is with this airport is that you have to go outside to smoke, and you have to take a bus to the rental place.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "s1Ir3usIcswwq9JyFo9UqQ", "review_id": "jthmi8zHOyJCZ5IWrdIjfQ", "text": "Free Wifi?  Redonkulous!\n\nSeems like every time I hit another airport, the places known for free wireless seem to fall down the wayside. Sky Harbor is a early decade throwback that still finds ways to give people a great experience without ripping them in the process.\n\nThe food options although not as varied as ATL per-se, they are much better than what you run into @ LAX or Dallas. I also appreciate that they at least try to keep the place decently clean.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L3YVTmTV96Who9VY3w7Zzw", "review_id": "8dXwhAkzrQLqgIyGDoHgEA", "text": "free wi fi! thank god since i was stuck here for like 8 hours last night. stupid set up in terms of where the rental cars are in comparison to the actual airport. People are friendly who work there(which they pride themselves on) .Southwest you need to step up your A-game tho with them constant delays but thats a separate Yelp", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lo7gttT7qXdPblk-XmwkYQ", "review_id": "494F6kCAOB1kFaBzP7AnVw", "text": "Watch the signs for rental car return it is a little confusing.Took me 40 minutes to get from Hyatt place airport to rental car returns.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "htWmiHaYxQNSpxKKtw4UXA", "review_id": "AWjnoz5IGSS_VpdvxtNZBw", "text": "The free wifi that reached to the plane. Don't look at me that way, I turned it off when they closed the door to the plane.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZubK3U5PlTWy4VIQG_Wpzg", "review_id": "dNaUC6LK94alkGgq3W3_og", "text": "I've flown out of terminal 4 & 2. Don't think I've ever been in 3. As a kid I used to love the moving sidewalks in 4. Now as an adult I seem to always fly out of 2.\n\nMy last trip out went well. My flight was for 6:30am. I showed up at about 5am & made it to the gate with 20 min to spare. It was ridiculously easy to park in the West Economy lot & walk right to terminal 2.\n\nThere didn't seem to be enough people working to hand out boarding passes or take your luggage you want to check. We had to stand there and wait for a while even though there were hardly any people in line at the time. Also, the guy that took our luggage was rather grumpy.\n\nThe security line went well. The people working security were actually rather nice. I forgot to take my shoes off & the guy joked with me about it while I took them off.\n\nAll in all, I've always liked my home town airport.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LP0bl3GKToABt3lnpSvA2w", "review_id": "q7eTYFHSVvfP7VzQZ7GZjw", "text": "It's a great airport! Lots of places to eat and spacious (especially in Terminal 4). I like that the airport layout is very organized and really clean. The bathrooms offer seat covers, which for me is a plus! They also offer free wi-fi!\n\nThe airport offers a lot of signs on the road to direct you where you need to go, just stay alert. If you miss your exit to the terminal or West or East Phoenix exit, it goes in a circle and you can just make another lap. It's a huge airport with 4 terminals and you definitely want to arrive 2 hours in advance. Sometimes the checkpoint stations take a long time to get through. \n\nIf you are renting a car, there are well placed signs to direct you to the shuttles. It takes approximately 5-10 minutes from the airport to the rental car terminal.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GC9GHvDBeHWRFH8IzmjQ_Q", "review_id": "NAXMIkmDrVJwQdxd9ubs1A", "text": "I think this airport is not my favorite at all.  I think it is because the service is not really good.  You pretty much have to take a shuttle for a rent a car which is not close which is 10 minutes away for the shuttle in boonie land. So make sure you arrive early.  Hmm the people that work there are rude and the luggage on the chart really is slow. Took them 30 minutes to actually get the lugguage out there and onto the carosel.  Also, the security is slow. I remember they had only one openng and it went by really slow.  Then 50 minutes later when the line was jammed back, they opened up another line, but when I got there it was alreay too late. I never ate the food there, but anyways not my favorite to go to.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5BUY3vy_usul8ijpimTr3Q", "review_id": "WoFBk6gJ_cpKgpzrjrT3_Q", "text": "I am a fan of this airport. They always get me in and out pretty fast. Security here is insane though. If you have more than 3oz. you're shit out of luck. Those guys are good. Stuff which gets through LAX has not chance at Sky Harbor. \n\nThe terminals are VERY nice in the Southwest area. Plenty of shopping and things to do. I got one of the best book recommendations from their Barnes and Noble. \n\nOnly bad things are how confusing the roads are around the airport and the location of rental cars. It's like a maze. You can't talk on your phone and handle this if you aren't familiar with the area.\n\nHere is my best GEM of wisdom... if you are going to take a taxi- walk over to the other side and just ask the limo guys how much they would charge you. Often it's only $5 more!!! Can you believe that!!!???!?!?! I always take a limo if I don't rent a car. It's awesome and luxurious compared to a stinky taxi who drives you all over town to run up the fare. The limo is a set fee!!!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "udEWRf1FWzI1asYpeRjHJQ", "review_id": "vn_TG1QBNmCL1Ql64TePmg", "text": "So much for \"America's Friendliest Airport\".\n\nSo I admit, I reluctantly allowed myself to be shipped off to AZ post-immigration legislation fiasco, so I was not thrilled to be there at all, BUT whatever - it was for work, and well, it is what it is.\n\nI had to snicker just a tad when I read the logo at the airport - I guess when they meant that they're the \"friendliest\", they surely could not have meant their Gestapo-like TSA agents at the security checkpoint or the chick at the airline counter who yelled at EVERY SINGLE PERSON who walked up to her before she called them over, \"WAIT!!! I'M NOT DONE!!\" (I won't mention the airline, being that it's my airline of choice) -- so, yeah.  If the interaction with Security sucked, and so did the experience at the airline counter, not sure how many more chances you'd get to prove to the average traveler that this is in fact the \"friendliest\" airport.  Give me a break.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zrO1ENicvYdPsQk8ykJOkg", "review_id": "m6iUs2XW9Ep_z48X1J5ifQ", "text": "One of the airports that I have been happier with.  The lines were manageable and quick.  Going through security was relatively painless and quick.\n\nAlso importantly there was free wifi in the terminals.  Adequate food vendors with a variety of choices.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "dPv_AgLjm1F3ihInWzx__g", "review_id": "xWwqJuyNuI0jKmPCxv3tUg", "text": "I will never fly through here again.\n\nBesides being a poorly designed airport where to make a connecting flight you have to leave the airport via zigzagging and try to catch a shuttle (20 rental shuttle buses to 1 airport shuttle) to the next terminal and face going through security all over again.\n\nSecurity only had 2 lines and if your bag needs to be checked, there is only 1 guy there to do the exam, and he does it slowly.\n\nWe barely made our flight after they called last call.\n\nWho cares about free wifi when you're desperately trying to run from one terminal to another??  There's next to no time to grab food or use the bathroom as you're struggling to throw on your shoes and stuff your liquids back in your bag in order to awkwardly run with your luggage to the plane huffing and puffing.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "g0QWJpYSfWKxQiel7gbFuw", "review_id": "5VlgHqk7SaIcMAzY0-9RcA", "text": "From the \"Recycle Bin\" of passiveaggressivenotes[.com]:\n\nPSHIA,\n\nCan you please help your anachronistic airport brethren realize that it is now 2010 and free wi-fi and sufficient power outlets are base expectations and no longer simply pleasant surprises? My home variant in a tech mecca can't seem to figure this out on her own. While I know that you all are not really a utility worthy of or capable of strong positive emotions like love and that the only emotional connection you can enjoy is depressingly based on the negative variety, her selfish needs are still no excuse.\n\nThanks,\nSean \"Pre-3G\" C.\n\n...\n\nOtherwise, in a large, semi-sprawling sentence, it's pretty much just a large, semi-sprawling airport that fits the personality of the large, semi-sprawling city that it is slightly outside with specific amenities proportional to the size of the specific terminal with an anecdotal strong on-time percentage and unsurprisingly sweltering jetways.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 14, "useful": 12, "cool": 13}, "user_id": "xNb8pFe99ENj8BeMsCBPcQ", "review_id": "mWPT62PAB2RbXThhwy19Ug", "text": "When I used to travel a lot from Los Angeles to Ohio about 8-10 years, I often stopped at this airport because it was America West's hub and America West offered some pretty inexpensive flights.\n\nI have only connected in Phoenix.  I have never flown into or out of Phoenix.  During the day, the airport gets quite busy and that was the case on my recent visit.\n\nBecause of the good weather and the manageable planes arriving/departing, I have not experienced much delays here, which makes Phoenix a good option to connect to the East Coast.  Food (from what I saw on my short layover) is pretty standard airport food stuff.  I saw some reviews that mention free Wi-Fi, which is definitely a plus.\n\nI've been flying in and out of quite a few airport terminals recently and they are all starting to bleed together, but I think it was either this airport or SFO where the bathroom stalls have doors that go all the way to the bottom (providing a lot of privacy).  That would make George Costanza happy.\n\nIn the future, I would definitely not hesitate to connect through Phoenix to get to the East Coast.  Denver is also a good option (I would give Denver the slight edge because the terminal feels less packed and nicer than Phoenix).  O'Hare (Chicago) is probably least desirable because of the high possibility of delays.  I try to avoid Las Vegas as well because the slot machines always take at least $20 from me each time I connect through there.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0KXxuKxlspsO6CrDLgQJ-w", "review_id": "uTBIF8ZT_rK20CDS0hJzgA", "text": "Okay. Disregard anything else previously said. Driving in and around this airport is a N-I-G-H-T-M-A-R-E. Strange ramps that lead you in circles, easily missed turns, etc. Trust me, I've been compared to a human version of Google Maps, and getting lost is a once in a blue moon experience for me, but this airport has continually duped me. Looking for Terminal 2? Good luck.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qFyloElEsowN_5zW_IYAOQ", "review_id": "2llNnZSkURCwsvvrC-NR4g", "text": "This aiport is great. \n\nSecuirty is always a breeze dispite being in the top 10 busiest in the US.  Terminal 4 is great with multiple food options before and after secuirty. Terminal 2 and 3 are much smaller but still great and have food and lounges.  Terminal 2 has a military room and United Red Carpet Club.  Terminal 4 has 3 US Airways clubs there.  Best of all, FREE WI-FI.  They also have good shuttle service between terminals and the light rail to connect to PHX, Tempe and Mesa.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YKDw2WGj-MQjz7eRsb5FHg", "review_id": "WuYv-QXipdoZCiWrJ73eyw", "text": "SO as I am writing this review I am sitting inside my gate at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), this is where my connection is but I never thought I'd just randomly be sitting in Phoenix. It's not what I'd expected, but then I don't know what I did expect! \nThis is, by far, the most relaxed airport I've ever been to (to date). We got off the flight and all the nationals breezed through immigration (int'l flight), never seen the lines go that fast. Picked up my luggage and observed that they have free luggage carts here. Walked out of the baggage claim and the immediate next room you can just drop your bags and have them go on your connecting flight, without having to drag them to some counter halfway across the airport. Headed upstairs..\nWhoa, this is an airport? It looks more like a shopping mall! Literally a few times I forgot where I was. This airport is not cold and drab and utilitarian, rather it's packed with stores and restaurants, nice sitting areas. And the restrooms are ridiculously spotless! Headed over to \"Flo's Shanghai Caf\u00e9\" (LOL) whipped out my laptop and saw they have free WiFi, Always a good thing but I had no place to plug in my laptop until I got to my gate. This is where the only real down side occurred.. Went through security and though there were NO other passengers there, the security guards were unnecessarily short about the whole process. Plus they've implemented full body scanners here. Automatic star loss right there.\nAfter that I headed to my gate and on the way observed the amazing scenery outside of PHX. The airport has huge windows and is surrounded by picturesque mountains. A remarkable airport experience!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x64wENtrpxU9IZ_-pk4AIA", "review_id": "M81vzaqQwLh7qFl0jbVOrQ", "text": "The best thing about PHX beside the unlimited amount of eye candy is the free WiFi and numerous electrical outlets.  This is a great place to have your laptop handy to kill a layover.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mgSV1kuLQ_mkFlX95gIDIA", "review_id": "OJ2et73qLS8Yk3b9tY8CtQ", "text": "Phoenix, Arizona, Phoenix.  Quite frankly this airport is a dump, however it did have free wi-fi and air conditioning!  I will pretty much rate any airport at least a 3-star if they have free wi-fi.  Aside from that it needs a makeover like nobody's business.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 7, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "8tbXmjYGsYFZXk6ppuwRWQ", "review_id": "6iEP6dvHIefVMMnjeDRNcQ", "text": "The beach paradise of Ixtapa-Zihuatenejo awaited us....unfortunately, so did a connecting flight in ARIZONA of all places...\n\nLong story short....1/3 of our luggage did not arrive at our final destination, various articles of our clothing are still missing as well as my cell phone charger...not to mention security forcing us to open sealed containers of my son's baby food and milk for litmus tests...\n\nI looked on the bright side....at least we didn't get deported =)", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f2yrVy2iVooO1_pMCr9XNg", "review_id": "UFVD3IDzqy-F-hLaxr72fg", "text": "As far as Im concerned, the only airport better than PHX is ATL only because they have a smokers lounge for us lepers!  Clean, roomy, well-organized, with great restaurants.  Easy to get out and in with the centralized rental car pickup and drop-off building (free and frequent trips).", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "udEWRf1FWzI1asYpeRjHJQ", "review_id": "RT2euhLyOzbhqzmCCSfFwA", "text": "The chick who emailed me to insult me in response to my previous review should be thrilled to know that I had to fly to PHX again yesterday and had a totally different experience - lines were short, security was cool and I was in and out in no time.  Turns out, not so bad at all.\n\nCoincidentally, I flew in on the same day you wrote me to call me a hippie!  So sorry I missed you.  Next time, I'll save up some welfare stamps and treat you to a government sponsored lunch.  It'll be great.\n\nSmooches!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I-P1v7sRjDLEfVOndp01kA", "review_id": "jCQvQmWJ8pV89W3IEYTyKg", "text": "Easy to navigate.\nNot too bad compared to the other airports", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X0YSVMYKk-dgtGkBdiyqPQ", "review_id": "2eXPIa9DkdYSfXmg43T2LA", "text": "Not a bad airport. It is long so if you somehow need to ghetto th opposite end in a short time, you will want to book it. A shuttle will take you to and from the rental car area. The area with rental cars us kind of large.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VUzGMSH9u1E3h4QxaIl6cw", "review_id": "AATCp1SdqKb-MASAEhRlcg", "text": "Of all the airports I have traveled to, PHX is probably my home airport away from home do to my love/hate relationship with USAir and love of Southwest. Personally there is nothing outstanding about this airport other then it serves as the west coast hub for USAir and a large hub for Southwest. \n\nThe airport facilities itself are nothing to write home about. They are the usual shops, restaurants and all things Phoenix/Grand Canyon but that's where it stops.... and personally becomes very boring. The terminals themselves could use a refresh/remodel. Maybe some new carpet, a little paint and some better food to choose from??", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4saZLjsp-_KS4b6yc76zmA", "review_id": "3DAf9mVG8xqHpZ3hoafXKw", "text": "Efficient.\n\nAirports, in general, really suck.  They're crowded and smell like gas (or sometimes B.O.).  Everything is expensive and most people are grouchy, in a rush or both.\n\nWith that already in mind, PHX has got to be one of the best airports I've been in.  I used to be here every week, twice a week for two years when I flew for business.  Sure all of the above cons exist, but this place is easy to get around, whether you're trying to drive around it or walking through it.  Add in free wi-fi and atypically short lines at the security checkpoints, you have a heck of a great airport.  Now, if they would only make McCarran this efficient.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 10, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "2_EwvMtCN0ed7aqUTTc7Mg", "text": "'Cause I'm leaving on a jet plane...but I normally know when I'll be back again. \n\nThis is what I like the Phoenix airport the most...I like it when I'm leaving to go somewhere fabulous and fun. But while that only happens here and there and I can't judge an airport based on where I'm flying to, this review will be about the airport and not my traveling adventures. \n\nI'll start with my likes. \n\n - I like that they have some reasonable parking options that don't leave you $25 poorer everyday your motorized vehicle sleeps over. \n- I like that they have a Paradise Bakery \n- I like that they have a Borders Bookstore. My pocket book doesn't. \n- I like that they have Cold Stone Creamery. My waistline doesn't. \n- I like that on most occasions, I can get through security in under ten minutes, but I might have to give the crappy economy a point for this one. \n- I like that they have free wi fi. \n- I like that the flights are normally on-time. \n- I like that the staff is friendly \n\nWhat I don't like...\n\nIf Phoenix International Airport was the only airport I'd ever visited, I'd probably give it four stars, but unfortunately I've seen what a truly fabulous airport can look like (I'm talking about you, North Carolina Airport and you SFO International Airport...the list continues) \n\nI don't really like that the food varies based on the terminal. For example. I love frozen yogurt...as if you couldn't tell. Well, TCBY is only in terminal A (I think) but I'm always sent to terminal C or D...so then fro yo is a no go and my sweet tooth argues with me the rest of the trip. \n\nI don't like how incredibly creepy the airport feels after 9 pm. Every time I've taken a red eye, the airport was eerie and nothing was open for me to get a drink or snack. I thought the airport knew the term \"midnight snack.\" \n\nI think that's about it what my likes and dislikes. When it comes down to it, the airport does its job --- it sends people to their destination and it welcomes them when they come home. I guess they shouldn't make it too comfortable because then they'd find lurkers trying to eat at the restaurants all the time instead of just when they are in fact traveling.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ua4SS1L1WnS_aLVK9HEE3g", "review_id": "x47dFk2RUt7eLsoyYLDcAQ", "text": "Customs line moves super quick, I wish I can say the same for security.  The line for security was so slow we almost missed our connecting flight.  Didn't realize how fast I can run barefoot to our gate.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BVt0EPH93EWZyL6nyyOs6A", "review_id": "G0gpFAsN29UgR4ApZo3tpQ", "text": "Had a layover here....3 hours!!!! Did not enjoy it. Bathroom floors are sooo sticky and dirty. There are no really good places to eat. When you book a flight advice is to avoid this airport!!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AHVmtaIS4jt2GbaiHduEHg", "review_id": "JC1BC2ctrGkPlgq9atLC1A", "text": "This is not the place you want to be if you have a tight connection flight. This airport is really spread out, and there aren't any navigation maps around to tell you the quickest path from one terminal to another. They have the nice little conveyor belts to move you along more quickly if you're in a hurry, but I bet they would be more efficient if 3/4 of them weren't broken down when I was there.\n\nThe restaurant selection and stores are so-so at best, and if you find one you like you better eat at it now, because who knows if there is another one in the airport? You'd most likely have to go on a 30 minute hike to find out if there's one closer to your terminal before realizing there isn't and you're forced to eat at someplace else which is more expensive and not as tasty in order to avoid missing your flight.\n\nThe good thing about this place though is that everyone I met who worked there was incredibly friendly. One employee even got me on an earlier flight since I was sitting at my gate in the terminal and she clued me in that there were 30 open seats on a flight to my destination that was currently boarding if I wanted to go hop on.\n\nOverall, I won't complain about having to fly through here, but I won't go out of my way in which to do so.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "lqSmTu5xQElC5_LkLeStoA", "text": "While rushing to my flight today and worrying that I might just not make it this time, Sky Harbor showed me why they are known for having such friendly staff. As I ran through the terminal with bags in hand, a friendly staffer grabbed one of my bags and ran with me. Then as I nervously waited for my bags to get checked, another friendly staffer reassured me that I wasn't that late...I hadn't even reached the rushed check in status that comes 15 minutes before the flight! Everyone was accommodating and smiling as I went through the terminal. So, while Sky Harbor has its ups and downs, the smiling staff always reassures me that at the end of the day, we'll all hopefully get to where we are going.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 16, "useful": 13, "cool": 13}, "user_id": "RcddR6ja-DFEvqJUMzzIKw", "review_id": "X3tiNUI7L6Ivf3X6YTcLrA", "text": "You know, Jimmy Eat World once wrote a song about this airport. \n\n\"So here I am above palm trees so straight and tall. \nYou are smaller, getting smaller. But I still see you.\" \n\nWell, if you're seeing her, it's probably because you're on psychedelics or have bionic man vision. Otherwise, be glad as she leaves your field of vision, because Phoenix is a huge blazing ball of scum-devil fire and the faster you leave, the better. Sky Harbor can help you with that. \n\nThe End.\n\nP.S. The airport itself is pretty nice!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "vn3lecMsL3kXVe-7hg3gLg", "review_id": "zFH_bMJfs9SoMv6Rtx3Vdw", "text": "Review #100\n\nThat's right... I AM a fan of my hometown airport. \n\nFree WiFi...\nParadise Bakery...\nPlenty of Starbucks...\nA First Class/Preferred Status Line at Security...\n\nIf you have a Club Card, the US Airways Club Lounge in the A Gates is better than the other PHX US Air Club Lounges. Just sayin'.... (that's my preference).", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KucBnMrhalzxnD9AWrxwYQ", "review_id": "OBKhlNzC5A7kb5tpuxn5PQ", "text": "Food selection on Terminal 4 B gates suck. Other gates are better... free wifi gets it 3 stars. Better food is needed!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5kJYTUtFUJT24dWNs6eW8w", "review_id": "PFMNCxDYZd970YFaSxDTfQ", "text": "Sky Harbor is A-OK.\n\nThis could change over time. It could become \"Meh, I've experienced better.\" Or, it could become \"Yay! I'm a fan.\"\n\nI'm not holding out much hope, but if suddenly Light Rail puts a station at the end of my driveway with a non-stop to Terminal 4, then Sky Harbor becomes a \"Woohoo! As good as it gets!\"", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YyavHs3U4XaX9shLcUV6bA", "review_id": "YOLQ9mEusZf7naKs1320Yw", "text": "Great airport. One of my favorite airports to travel through.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HZ3ItZ23xZHqjUjRIdPi7Q", "review_id": "QfeFvO2ZlWju8ytwG-B9ZA", "text": "My 4-star review is based solely on Terminal 4.  Terminal 3 might be worthy of 3 stars, although it's been years since I've used it, Terminal 2 is definitely only worth 2 stars, and Terminal 1 probably only gets 1 star for being either non-existent or closed to the public.\n\nHere's my take on Terminal 4:\nA couple great food options -- I prefer the little Mexican Food restaurant by the D gates, or else I'll usually just try to grab something at Paradise before heading through security.  I try to stay away from all the HMS Host places except for the little walk-up burrito window, but when I really need a drink, I just remember that a beer/whiskey combo is the best value.\n\nWhen traveling on business, I love the fact that I can park right above the terminal, hop on an elevator, and be at my gate in a few minutes.  When traveling with the family, however, I think the off-property parking businesses do a far better job of getting you to Terminal 4 in a hurry. Never again will I use the airport's long term parking (although, I would still consider it at Terminal 2 because it's so convenient).\n\nIf I were a tourist, I would be thrilled at the fact that Sky Harbor has a Heard Museum-affiliated gift shop and an AZ Highways shop in Terminal 4.  These are my favorite places to get genuine AZ stuff.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3MSa_fdxgsaY9yF9vqmeUg", "review_id": "JIa6B-hiFF6GSipEEG53sA", "text": "Pain to get from terminal to terminal but lots of good help and food", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3Zi1udoY2iT9s8Q3X6tgZQ", "review_id": "jGuBzDO_-sCKf_pl4cBzCg", "text": "I'm a frequent traveler as well, and I must say - the layout and ease of Phoenix Sky Harbor is far better than most airports I've been to. At first, driving through the terminals were kind of confusing to me but then you get used to it and find out that it's just a big loop. Anyway, I've never had a problem going through security which is a big plus for me. Other airports I've been to (*cough, LAX) could give a rat's ass if people are taking too long or holding up the security line.\n\nThe food and entertainment chocies are kind of meh, but all in all - FREE WiFi! If anything, that should be enough to give this place at least 3 stars. Nothing worse than getting stuck at the airport with nothing to do! Sure, I could read a book...but that's not as fun as watching a cool movie on your laptop or phone and have people trying to peek over your shoulder...", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "gYIHSsoa260H544x9guLOg", "review_id": "t5Hxl0agkS7p3vDnbl3Yyg", "text": "I have been through plenty of airports around the world and I have to say that this one is on the better end. It is easy to navigate, clean (from what I have experienced), and makes getting to and returning rental cars a breeze. \n\nAs in most airports, those who are not used to recent travel REALLY hold up the security check line. I would think they would want to be prepared and get through that check as quickly as possible and I held my breath when one young lady came back out in search of a 1 quart zip lock bag, fearing that we would have to evacuate the terminal for her breech, but we were all able to make our flights. \n\nA word to pet lovers who insist on traveling with their four-legged friends: allergies and asthma plague a large number of people and difficulty breathing caused by YOUR pet presents an unexpected glitch in their travel day. \n\nPLEASE CONSIDER LEAVING YOUR PETS AT HOME. An unplanned trip to the ER as a result of YOUR inconsideration should be YOUR responsibility. What do you say about that, health care providers??? \n\nIn all my travels, this has been the only time I have been stuck behind the hairiest cat I have ever seen in my life because its owners had more baggage than humanly possible to manage. Clueless to others distress as the owners, their pet left wheezing, sneezing, itching, gasping travelers in its wake. Are you from Naperville?", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9ru6Cqv9f0XYo0jSBFgBuA", "review_id": "dPsyJuqaZWluym5pQpJSGg", "text": "It's an airport.  It sucks sometimes and it sucks less at other times.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TK-BCLPInHN51Bs8Z8AlnQ", "review_id": "9u6VLl5icZiHGD6JEUO53A", "text": "It's a whopper, but they definitely live up to their reputation as America's friendliest airport.  Even the security checkers were kind and conversationalists.  Make sure you budget plenty of extra time, especially if you're renting a car on location.  The rental car area is WAY off site.  The good news is that there's a line of three shuttles rolling by, almost as if they are on a continuous conveyor belt.  Terminal C's TCBY was a good surprise, but if you can swing the time, grab some Cold Stone Creamery before going through security.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nf0bXe4nGK4nWpEWLNhH0Q", "review_id": "4OMXIJrlZ7ilTk7r-y0FGg", "text": "Parking's always been easy here. The airport is enormous so arrive with plenty of time to walk across to your gate!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "thdVzCfKx-DV0zYWqId3pw", "review_id": "tZ9R7UZavOMAVb2Q6ZDaeA", "text": "Being stuck in terminal 3 is an awful experience.  If it weren't for my notebook and the free WiFi, I'd be screwed.\n\nThere's only a Starbucks, a Wendy's, and Blue Burrito as eating options.  There's also a bar which is average at best for an airport bar.  There's a few more selections back before security, but I really don't have the desire to go through security again when I need to go back.  Especially since they had to test my TSA Approved bottle of contact lense solution.  The only other saving grace is the fact that I'm not stuck in terminal 2.\n\nWhen at Sky Harbor, try to fly an airline that goes through Terminal 4.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t51FxYOLqwbTSBeyPbHHVQ", "review_id": "K7RGJiEwQ2oNEEMtkx--4w", "text": "Free Wifi deserves a full four stars.  \n\nThe layout, shops and restaurant choices are not world-class, it's mid-range level, architecture is plain, but I can't complain: free WiFI!\n\nFree WiFi alleviated the frustration when United Airlines delayed my flight back to SFO, not once, but twice.  I insist to fly United Airlines due to the Star Alliance partners:  Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines - so I suffer.\n\nThe airport staff is friendly, restaurant and establishment folks provide a hospitable service with a warm smile and genuine heart.  I'm really impressed by the Southwestern hospitality, I am so loving it.\n\nAlthough I wish I was stranded in a European or cosmopolitan airport hub, free WiFi sufficed to keep me busy and productive.\n\nIn addition to not being a world-class airport, less one star because of the crowd - male species - I hate it when I get these pickup lines and eager smiles from men (who I have nothing in common with) who even think I'd respond - yuk.  If I was in Europe, I'd smile back, or elsewhere international - oh please - leave me be to work - don't block my sun!\n\nBut free WiFi captivates this geek's heart!\n\nDid I say, free WiFi - you just made my Southwest Friday afternoon.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vv70wi6VjdzX9bs0OX3h7g", "review_id": "O9-baMYJqkP0Wq9mp_BNIQ", "text": "I'm a weekly regular as business traveler. I love how easy it is to get through this airport, if It wasn't, I'd probably quit my job. Most of the time I travel is on the west coast so I mostly go Southwest, terminal 4. Terminal 4 is probably the larger of the 3, and can be a bit overwhelming at first, southwest, US Air are the two big airlines that fly out of this terminal. \nI love that SW has outlets now so you can charge your cell phones and knock out some work on your computer \nQuick tip is to pack light, print your boarding pass b4 hand and head straight up to level 3 and go directly to gate. Sunday afternoons/evening and Monday morning are high traffic tine so I avoid flying on those days as well as weekday early am flight before 9am, anything after 9 is a breeze. \nUtilize east economy parking $8 day vs terminal overnight parking @ $25 day (ouch), Buses run every 10 min, I've never had to wait to long. The Gecko bus which is the west side of the lot has a quicker bus route (avoiding the overflow lots) like the Roadrunner. \nAllow for extra time due to the construction going on at airport.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4syyQ5wJW3BYZn7U3uPS1Q", "review_id": "woQ1TS-ErW62Kuia0YZV5w", "text": "This review is aimed squarely at the TCBY Fruithead Smoothies inside the Phoenix Airport.  Never have I been so ripped off at a smoothie store than at Fruithead Smoothies.\n\nUnfriendly service, wrong sized order at first, wasn't nearly enough yogurt, too much ice, way too expensive, forgot vitamin boost, horrible bland flavor... this is the worst airport food I've ever had.  Go to a Wendy's and get a Apple Pecan Salad instead.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QhuESGhOQWnKqwlSrISm8A", "review_id": "zbCNQbils1D7MB7Bo5Bvyw", "text": "Hard to give an airport a bunch of stars but sky harbor is alright in my book.  I always get through quick.  Can't wait for the renovations to finish and the new concessions policies to go in place.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5txOoKiQHsh3_K0ku-hNVA", "review_id": "96o4HbmLry4ZB55Urxoygg", "text": "Phoenix Sky Harbor has been my departure and final destination a couple times, but I've most been here for layovers.\n\nTo me Sky Harbor defines the idea of an airport. It's fairly convenient, always crowded and very spread out. It's not interesting in anyway and basically serves it's purpose. Sunday nights are an especially busy time that I've had layovers at Sky Harbor. Many business travelers make their weekly commutes through Sky Harbor and the crowds are big as a result. The plus side of this is because the fact that this place gets so much traffic, there are lots of amenities and places to grab food and drinks. I've never had trouble finding a coffee or a magazine in any of Sky Harbors terminals.\n\nI'd say one of the bigger drawbacks are the airport's small gate sizes and lack of seating. I always see tons of people packed around the gates with nowhere to sit down before their flights. All in all though, Sky Harbor is a decent airport, especially if Phoenix isn't your final destination.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1qEWNA1otqI-0vW9BJ41_Q", "review_id": "bPBgd_xu8Xbjnw8YmAYgfg", "text": "phoenix sky harbor international airport is a very big airport!\n\ni accidentally told my husband that he didn't need to pull to the right lane, and we passed the terminal we were supposed to go to. we didn't see any signs saying that you could loop around, so we ended back up on the freeway trying to get back in the right direction. luckily, i made it to my flight on time.\n\nit was a breeze to go through security. the shops in the airport were pretty nice. i'm glad they had a novelty arizona shop because i needed to pick up some last minute gifts for people back home. \n\nthe gates are easy to find, and there's lots of seating for all the passengers waiting at their gate.\n\nalso, they have outlets so you're able to plug your laptop in before you board your flight to your destination. \n\nglad i land here when i arrive in arizona!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ia-Bk0oHTcutM7_Kq6Jrlw", "review_id": "7WWDRlhTKHHmlPFJe6GCJw", "text": "PHX is a smooth running, efficient, clean airport I actually enjoy flying in and out of.  Kudos to everyone at PHX International for their great work.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "in8F1VdUbEe9NYvkGQ_R2w", "review_id": "kBN60_RKPfUHf8CetG9H3A", "text": "Wow.. talk about a mess.  I recently had the ...joy or something like that... to fly in, cart a number of friends around, and fly out of this airport.. \n\nWhen I landed the first thing I noticed was the fact that the airport looked like it hadn't been updated since about 1992.. I was waiting for someone to pull out a huge cell phone to make a call.. it was also about 85 degrees inside.. hello AC? \n\nMy next encounter with this lovely place was picking up my friends, as long as you fly United or Continental I've got no complaints, because they are located in Terminal 2 (where the hell is terminal 1?  it goes 2, 3, 4) but if you happen to fly into one of the other 2 getting to and from them is a mess.  \n\nOne day I had to drop a person off at 3, then go back to 2, and finally end at 4.  I think I looped the airport 18 times to try and find the correct route to do this.. \n\nThe only positives I've got about this place are the free Wi-Fi, a billion food options, and the ease of security.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "in8F1VdUbEe9NYvkGQ_R2w", "review_id": "CPnVHspIkHDU3Q-_7WAoJQ", "text": "Wow.. talk about a mess.  I recently had the ...joy or something like that... to fly in, cart a number of friends around, and fly out of this airport.. \n\nWhen I landed the first thing I noticed was the fact that the airport looked like it hadn't been updated since about 1992.. I was waiting for someone to pull out a huge cell phone to make a call.. it was also about 85 degrees inside.. hello AC? \n\nMy next encounter with this lovely place was picking up my friends, as long as you fly United or Continental I've got no complaints, because they are located in Terminal 2 (where the hell is terminal 1?  it goes 2, 3, 4) but if you happen to fly into one of the other 2 getting to and from them is a mess.  \n\nOne day I had to drop a person off at 3, then go back to 2, and finally end at 4.  I think I looped the airport 18 times to try and find the correct route to do this..\n\nThe only positives I've got about this place are the free Wi-Fi, a billion food options, and the ease of security.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "H5Awp19K54wIct2Oyp170w", "review_id": "UiUM8KPE_T0KYpIknNml4Q", "text": "How many times have I been here? You can't even imagine. I think Sky Harbor is a great airport. The signage is easy, people are polite, and the airport is easy to figure out. I am an Arizona native and can still remember being able to go on top of the roof on what is now terminal 2 and watch planes take off and land. There is a lot of construction going on right now but the airport is still easy to navigate. You can go on top of the parking garages and watch the airplanes take off and land. The mountains surrounding the airport make for great backdrops as the planes make their ascents, and descents.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wztbY3gRNGQ_ieUjsdyhkA", "review_id": "ssfzOPiDEQlhCRDmgKRNBA", "text": "What's there to say?\nPHX is a nice airport, food choices decent, bathrooms clean.\nNeed more seats in certain boarding areas, and the free wifi wasn't working properly...ah well.  Beggers can't be choosers, right?", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DwU7KVfebA70AlVtX0iOWw", "review_id": "RtA8D0CFJxlyGNf4c8K3Uw", "text": "Fast and Easy. Easy to get in and out of. It is a short drive from Ahwatukee. I wish the lightrail would cruise in there like they do in Orlando. HMS Host has a strong hold here, and a lot of the place is run by them. I would like to see more outlets for getting a quick cell phone charge. Overall Sky Harbor is very good at getting people in and out.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mEMun-MSV-Rke3oB8qD_Cw", "review_id": "Oe6h1BVMgcgroI1tZcYBsA", "text": "Having to travel through Phoenix Sky Harbor is like having to kiss your Great-Aunt Beatrice at Thanksgiving dinner--It leaves you feeling dirty, tired, and a little confused, but you eventually just do it and dread the next time it happens.\n\nSimply flying into and out of the airport isn't as bad as connecting there. And for the initiated it's probably not too bad. But for someone who only flies here once or twice a year, it's a painful experience. It's precision maneuvering to get to the right curb, awkward layout of ticketing, and then a total disconnect in flow from the ticket counter to security.\n\nOnce at security, triple check your ticket to make sure you're at the right security gate. Whereas other airports are laid out to have only 1-3 security gates that pretty much lead to any gate, you best pay attention because each security station only serves a handful of gates. I know this isn't a hard thing to do, but it's just another nitpicky step that makes flying here a pain.\n\nConnections are the greatest downfall of this airport. If you're lucky, you may fly in to, say, gate A18 and then connect to gate A22. No big deal. A few months ago I flew into gate A30 and out of gate B20. Doesn't seem like a big deal? They're 47 miles apart. Okay, not really. But it was a loooong walk with only a couple of moving sidewalks thrown in. And don't even try to consider moving between terminal 2, 3, or 4. It would be faster to just walk to your destination city than navigate that mess.\n\nI'm not too picky about my food options, but PHX falls short here too. Yes, it's overpriced, yes it's lousy, but even here there are less options than normal.\n\nWhat I do like about Sky Harbor is the addition of free wifi. And it's pretty good wifi. Fast and easy to log in. Big plus in that category.\n\nNot sure what else they can do to make things better. Most of the problems are caused by the layout. I don't like to fly here, but sometimes you just have to suck it up and kiss Aunt Beatrice.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ScvbGsxHLpA9SZSCrzeZgg", "review_id": "hXbbHyqUQuhrMvMbSY8y_g", "text": "Efficient airport. I made a 40 minute connection with loads of time to spare. The Southwest terminal is easy to use and right near the takeoff runway, so I didn't get delayed. Terminal is a bit dull though. Except for the Scooby Doo cartoons for the little kids right in front of my gate.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DTP52fME67rMpgYX_MZoxw", "review_id": "tyCdtZ4grf36lqHrqjMYyQ", "text": "C concourse has no internet signal.  Anyone interested in a hot dog eating contest at Nathan's? No waiting.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 11, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "rpOyqD_893cqmDAtJLbdog", "review_id": "iW-vB9UD89solHK8mhB4lA", "text": "You'll appreciate the decent food options, free WiFi, and ample seating before you pass through security (but alas, not so great after). The security line is hit or miss. Last time I got called out for hair product (Bumble and Bumble, I'm fancy yo!), but the gentleman was super nice about the whole thing and clearly felt bad throwing out my $20 worth of overpriced glue. PHX is typically busy, but not overwhelmed making it one of the more pleasant airports I frequent...", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NiKP2TA4n2ywN991Bte14Q", "review_id": "7sz_r5F4WGiY_t9nUhRhLA", "text": "First things first... FREE WIRELESS?!!! I love you Sky Harbor. I don't travel very often for work but when I do I always end up having to pay $6 for 2 hours worth of wireless, and I often only get to use about 45 minutes of that before I have to board my flight. This does not make me happy.\n\nSo free wireless would get you 5 stars in my book, but add on the fact that it was the fastest check-in and security process I've ever been through (on a Friday morning no less!!), makes me love this airport. Hopefully I will get to come back to Phoenix Sky Harbor because although I'd never thought I would say it, this airport made travel a pleasant experience!\n\nGo Phoenix!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GTUr_HAyjhldc_v059XqSg", "review_id": "Siz-3gD1FsPrihpIVMvU5Q", "text": "Good:\n1. Free wifi, supposedly\n2. Clean\n3. Fast security\n4. Nice Terminal 2 bus driver took me to Terminal 4 when I got on the wrong one. Otherwise, would have missed my flight.\n5. Shuttles from rental car center about every 5-10 minutes, trip to airport takes about 10-15 minutes\n\nBad:\n1. not much", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tKuu-Rbr-F9gb3qOhNuntQ", "review_id": "VyTD7w8x3MVLpiPBAIbNIQ", "text": "Short security lines, friendly personnel, and free wifi. I frequent many airports, and pHX ranks pretty high.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NOgUDhql_0TXIS3SOdvQfg", "review_id": "BGvhLFC0EWh8OOeHALP6AA", "text": "I was there for an hour, in between flights.  It has bathrooms, planes, overpriced food and gift stores, and is moderately clean and well tended.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SUsdHmuQHjQyEE9MkGKlRQ", "review_id": "50FaBdp6QqoCelSpZlO1Sg", "text": "Free wi-fi. Decent food court. Easy to get around from terminal to terminal.\n\nIt's what you want (and should kinda expect) from an international airport.\n\nThere are very convenient trams that go from Sky Harbor to downtown Phoenix or Tempe. If you're going to ASU for a conference, or something, this is one of the perquisites you should be aware of.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DPRuvIWm4Iqus2_LLb7i4Q", "review_id": "VSPPZtq9mvSdLIe63J8gfg", "text": "Fairly easy to navigate.  Shopping has quite a selection but expensive.  Damn they have a sales tax down there.  No buying for me then.  I hate that the car rental is 5 miles from the friggin airport.  It takes another 50 or so minutes to get a rental car after you land.  Joy..  The moving walk ways seldom work.  All in all not that great of an airport.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gv6GLZ3-bgSs44PtPJR1Bg", "review_id": "Rss93eGZej2pSLIhkgsqcw", "text": "For the past 10 years, I'm gonna say on average I fly in and out of Sky Harbor about a dozen times a year. \n\nI honestly can't remember the last time I've flown another airline other than Southwest (or occasionally US Airways/America West) so pretty much this entire review is for terminal 4, which IMO is pretty nice. It's clean, the lines move pretty fast (whether it's for security or to check-in), and there's a lot of different food options. Speaking of food options, one thing I do recommend (time permitting) is the food court BEFORE the security check. There's a lot of options here. Off the top of my head Paradise Bakery, Chili's, & Flo's come to mind, but I know there's a lot more. That's not to say you don't have options once your past security (Nathan's, Pizza Hut, Blue Burrito, and standard cheesy airport bars come to mind), but I just find the options on the other side more appealing. \n\nOnce you're past security and closer to the gates there's a lot of seating, but finding an outlet for electronics is limited (like at most airports) but not horrible. And yes, like others have mentioned there is FREE Wi-fi, but at times it can be slow, but I guess it's better than nothing (I fly out of SFO where you have to pay for Internet). \n\nOne pretty big thing to not about this airport...and I'm not sure if this is a good thing or bad thing, but security is pretty tight. If there's ANYTHING that seems suspicious/over-sized liquids they will find it, and you'll have to get rid of it (or check it in). I guess this isn't a bad thing since it means they have good security, but it can be annoying. The same carry-on bags that I'm easily able to get through security at other airports I always check-in here, since I KNOW (yes, this always happens without fail) my face wash, hair products, and cologne will be confiscated. \n\nOh, I guess another thing I should note is that this airport used to be NOTORIOUS for having a super slow baggage claim. Nine times out of ten though I don't check-in bags coming into this airport, but the last time I did have to check a bag in, it actually came out pretty fast, so I don't know if the slow baggage claim is still the case. \n\nOverall, this is a good airport (and if it weren't would it really matter?). If you're flying into/out of Phoenix you really don't have much of a choice...lol!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2QgLdznnVc0GB1D1Dj8FYA", "review_id": "2tmAo_ROj3Zy6Spqi9VTzw", "text": "OMG could PHX baggage claim be any slower? Yes, at TPA.\nOk I will not complain since I have had worse, but SHEESH!\n\nSecurity was super fast, but it was because I was traveling with my friend in a wheel chair and we got to go through a special lane. \n\nThe food options were not that good, but luckily there are some great places outside of the airport, so you may just want to stop and eat there before you check in.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0Sunr838_CEnkDRSAgaz3Q", "review_id": "lqnhPK1WvyIf2mgeTQ8-cQ", "text": "Big airport, lots of stores, eats and drinks. Airport isn't far from university town-Tempe, or Phoenix.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TD96-CLt1HpqDF06SLZwZQ", "review_id": "1B__wwLJnFgfreJaaJCoLQ", "text": "Old, smells, and not enough signs. Not a fan.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6UqRpma6bm80yx1tB8O1ig", "review_id": "c54wUuOlAWuq01hzs091Og", "text": "The airport is clean, nice, plenty of food places and drink places.  Even some nice art shops.  BUT, I hate my departure early Monday AM, usually in A29.  There is a roundabout of gates about  30 ft apart from each other, at the very end of the \"hall of gates\".  Someone in their infinite scheduling wisdom, makes all the flights take off within the same 5 minute window.  You cannot get a seat prior to your flight by the gate; there simply are not enough seats for even one flight.  There are people standing EVERYWHERE, waiting to get on their flight, and they all are in one another's way.  It infuriates me every Monday AM when I fly in there.   I would think they would attempt to stagger the flights, so that you didn't have this massive traffic jam of humans every week. \nAnother tip:  wear good walking shoes if you are changing planes here.  It's a darn big airport, and there is potentially a lot of walking to be done.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b927p9pWxM9EYoNr_6PxYQ", "review_id": "VOwNnD5f09UsNP9jZ5QpdQ", "text": "Sky harbor is a nice airport. Decent staff, good layout overall I would recommend.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WSj1-fp1I6eVA9dXErlMTQ", "review_id": "h9QxJe_pM00d8acXGAgrSA", "text": "Decent choice of eats and no line at security.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IgXUM_WyCgqyzA01mN5HKg", "review_id": "bQgDV8P5CX3KbsWk7OrS2w", "text": "I always connect here because I fly US Airways from Las Vegas.  But everytime I have a stop over here, other than a major back track to the Bay Area, I don't really mind coming here because it's a well maintained airport. It might look old but it is always clean. \n\nI'm only here about 1 or 2 hours at a time but I can't help but notice all these restaurants in here, if you're hungry and don't mind 'airport prices', never fear selection is here.  \n\nAlso be prepared to walk close to a mile to your connecting flight.  There's LONG hallways here. Don't worry, they have standing walking escalators.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ofQg505JkGomCSeo1U2Gug", "review_id": "kWiTqbPI69YPacwdA0vWRw", "text": "I've been to a lot of airports and I have to say that I think Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is probably one of the most user friendly. They need to do some work in baggage claim, with better signage and maybe see what can be done to speed up luggage delivery, but the gate areas and shopping are pretty darn good. I like parking in the garage but it's a bit pricey for me and the economy lot parking shuttles are too slow for my taste. So I either get a ride or use an off airport parking lot as they seem to be faster. if you have a long lay over, there is plenty to keep you entertained while at Sky Harbor.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Sizg5ZWmIvhuXAN5AvACSQ", "review_id": "j9OfHNNjxMqO8YmiunDTAQ", "text": "This was my first time at PHX International & it was for a connection from Omaha, NE through Southwest Airlines. I can't comment on check-in or security but from observing security during my 3-1/2 layover, it looks smooth, steady-paced & organized.\n\nThere are quite a few restaurants around the four major gates (A,B,C,D) so grab a burger at Wendy's or order up some tacos at El Bravo & of course Starbucks is always around for a caffeine pick-me-up.\n\nThe hallways are lengthy so take advantage of the standing / walking escalators. It's always stressful when one only has a few minutes to connect to their next flight so this helps.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 11, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "kGgAARL2UmvCcTRfiscjug", "review_id": "qqF-pHO2aspoo55ybJprnQ", "text": "I've been to this airport at least 8 times over the past 2 years.  It's a pretty decent airport......has decent food, bars and most importantly FREE Wifi for internet access.\n\nAnother reason I enjoy this airport is the easy pickup/drop off system for rental cars.  All you have to do is take one shuttle for all rental car companies, which takes you a couple of miles away to a central rental car location.  It's very easy and you don't have to deal with the airport pickup/drop off passenger traffic.  Very convenient.\n\nOverall, it's a decent airport and the FREE Wifi is what makes it 4 Stars in my book.\n\nWill I return?  There's no doubt I will someday and I will be pleased as long as they hook up the internet access!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zXhAN9iwvttoGPDHMs_FpA", "review_id": "UYuZxaotkUd_hjpMwVlSow", "text": "This airport is nice enough.  Fairly clean, well taken care of, & lots of signs to direct you.  I had no problems with security or with baggage claim, which is always a plus.\n\nThe shuttle system for the rental car area was quick & easy, though it is a bit annoying on the way back in.  Maybe I was just tired & cranky & ready to catch my flight.  Shuttles run every few minutes, so you're not waiting long before you're shuffled on & crammed in for a short ride.\n\nI'm not impressed with the food choices at all.  Aside from the typical fast food stuff (which I'm not a fan of), they have some random restaurants that boast high prices, small menus, and ridiculously slow service.  Meh.  Next time I'm packing more snacks.  And there definitely was not enough seating in the gate areas, so I ended up on the floor a few times.  Thank you, delayed flights.\n\nAt least it has free wi-fi!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 11, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "gBID8jIwsQIE5W_Zr0Vhjg", "review_id": "cOLZ79gYZwaP5kskcZ16wA", "text": "I've already written up a review of Orbitz (CheapTickets), but my recent craptacular experience at the Phoenix Airport must also be documented...\n\nWhy on Earth would you make travelers exit the airport in order to enter a different terminal? Once you're in, you should be IN!\n\nI had the horrifying experience of rushing through the Phoenix airport last Saturday (don't ever travel around Thanksgiving, people, it's pure hell!) and to my dismay, found that I had to haul ass to a completely different terminal within the airport. Not a huge deal, right?\n\nWrong! I had to exit at baggage claim, wait around for a little shuttle bus to take me to the different terminal, get out and wait through another set of security lines. All over again. WHY?\n\nLame! Will avoid this as a connecting airport as much as possible!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d95On_QNeQPr01pRNzHa5w", "review_id": "ERM8ky7ypmpWB5wTRC673Q", "text": "This airport has pretty conveniently located cell phone lots. It's nice when you are picking someone up that's delayed. Bad traffic because of construction at peak times to get onto the 202. Lots of traffic cops, so don't speed around, either. They are very strict with rules here, especially when going through security. They don't have body scanners yet though.lol.  Definitely not as friendly as ONT, SAN, DAL, SNA. Security lines are usually pretty long too. The economy parking fee/day got raised to $10 or so per day, so we now use 'the parking spot instead for $7/day and it's covered. I love that place, it has a much nicer shuttle too. The 'roadrunner' shuttle bus at Sky Harbor taker forrrevvvver... is dirty, bumpy, and crammed with people. It stinks! LITERALLY!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "S_tK4qntXYiGiJwds2iuBw", "review_id": "37IV3lbxSBYD1Mfp0Ca1mg", "text": "The airport BLOWS. Only in a state full of cheap ass old folks could you have such a POS excuse for an airport. Where to begin?\n\nA) 2 pathetic terminals that look like they were decorated in the 80's. ZERO signs that tell you where to go. The individual airlines have put in small flight monitors for their flights, but there are no monitors that show where flights connect airport wide. Wow. Thats fucking pathetic and sad.\n\nB) Transport between the terminals? Well, theres a shuttle bus, or you can walk. The walk is only about 200 yards. Except that you have to exit security, and walk OUTSIDE to get there. WTF? Really? You pathetic jackanapes couldn't pony up a few extra bucks, and build a proper sky bridge?\n\nC) Food/Drinks.....dear LORD. Heres the deal. You can forget Starbucks, or any other outside commercial food. This place is literally like an airport in a communist country. The food/drink contracts were sold off to the lowest bidder. So all the food service inside is from no-name restaurants and bars, likely all the same contractor.  And holy Jesus jello on a stick, do they suck donkey balls. Seriously. DO NOT order food in this place.\n\nCongrats Phoenix! You (joining LAX) have just made the list of 'Its better to chew your own arm off rather than fly through this wretched hole' airports.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Les7_9h8xQDZuZbHhjVYkw", "review_id": "LP1T_FknR9I9TXRhTpR5uQ", "text": "This airport is HUGE!\n\nMake sure that you take the extra time to check-in because it's easy to get side tracked at their indoor mall on the way up to security. \n\nSecurity line was a bit large but they had lot's of lines open so it moves pretty quickly\n\nMore restaurants once you get passed security, they kept it very clean and neat. No complaints here!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z8Z16Q-A170lXtZiq_bN0A", "review_id": "lUPIdxyMKJm4RWkGRXPQWQ", "text": "My poor review is based on the almost micro airport restaurant selection at the Continental/United terminal, the past two weeks of TSA confusion (last week took 20+ minutes for what could not have been more than 20 people), and my biggest pet peave, no fuel any where near the rental car terminal.  Ok, I am willing to accept that a gas station is a retail enterprise, but they always seem to build these rental terminals in the \"depressed\" part of town, and if no fuel is near, there is never any guidance offered.  Wilco Tango Foxtrot!  Here we are rushing around the dodgy neighborhood with never a pump to be found.  Either you want the rental co to charge me $8/gallon, or the folks who conceived, designed, built, and project managed the terminal never travel.  Either way...BADTHINGS!\n\nOn the positive side, the Continental counter staff is first class, the Red Carpet club is small but nice and well staffed by professionals!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eBe8C0HPxxwig5SBsaTGrw", "review_id": "ZMNhZYFJRDDoVF8crQSuWA", "text": "Good airport. Clean and well organized with lots of stores and eateries.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "pv82zTlB5Txsu2Pusu__FA", "review_id": "pjBXdsDnz3cJIDouazExSg", "text": "although not my personal favorite i cannot think of one single complaint that could be garnered from this fine airport, they have always left me satisfied, except when i am touching down on my return flight.\nranked no. 5 in business insider magazines top ten airports in the us list, \nhttp://www.businessinsider.com/the-10-best-airports-in-america-2010-2#no-7-portland-or-international-pdx-4\n its always sunny in phoenix's own sky harbor airport is one landmark we phoenicians need to be proud of and not deride. thanks sky harbor, for all the magical flights you've sent me away to, promptly and without hassel....hoff.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "d7pAoCiquF5ZRvwy47YlMA", "review_id": "w2-xOO8bro8z0LBD1vqPOg", "text": "Phoenix (PHX) is my most dreaded lay-over airport.  It is the last airport I want to find myself when enduring a delayed flight, missed connection, or inexplicable airline misfortune.  The restaurant selections are limited.  The available stores are few and far between (especially, if you need to pick up a spare power cord or other electronic device).  Power outlets are a rarity.  Internet connection is sporadic and sparse.  There is simply no refuge when you just want to escape.  Let's hope this is the last.  Particularly since I hope to never fly US Airways again.  [Last Visit: December 17, 2010]", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mtfkAgyunxat9fcCvDLVRw", "review_id": "GgvOHzajXe-Itc4-3HO_IA", "text": "Oh I am spoiled with the small-town feel of Tucson International--now if they wold only get some quality flights!!\nI've never flown out of Sky Harbor.  Seems like any other large-scale airport on the surface.\nSo why only two stars?  The driving around to find where to park is horrible.  They need to remember that most people don't frequent the airport.  So they should be obvious and deliberate with the signage.  \nAlso, the elevator from the parking garage to the terminals is a little confusing.  It literally went from floor 3, to 2, to B, to A, to 1.  Alpha-numerics embedded within themselves?  Again, keep it simple for us dummies who don't live the commuter jet-set lifestyle.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "325QatjmjSgREU53oS917Q", "review_id": "4pQpBI2hMsjrze9LUP6L9Q", "text": "This is a HUUUUUGE airport. \nWe flew in from SJC and had to get on our next plane to Los Cabos in less than 20minutes; and it was chaotic. The gates were too spread out and we had to run like crazy. Thank God they gave some of our passengers an extra 5 minutes to get our passports stamped else, we would have badly missed our flight. (they had to call the tower for that to happen)\n\nAnd coming back to Sky Harbor from Los Cabos was another some sort of mild nightmare. The Customs line took forever...and going thru security again was a pain in the butt. And as expected, based from our first trip, finding the gate was another ridiculously long walk. Having a bad hangover and a sore body from Mexico and going thru that was just torridly painful picture to even fathom.\n\nIt's also quite shocking how the gates have so few seats. \n\nTheir security dog was a beagle. soo cute. After sniffing my legs, he plopped himself down for a belly rub. he's still in training-that's why.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cQfnnQhGCFzd0P1MsJu21g", "review_id": "qoOdiYkmu_7tTWGLurVCVQ", "text": "Big...really big. \nYou know when you think it's a good idea to take a connecting Southwest flight out of here because you figure it will be ok making the switch? No, not necessarily true. A flight can bring you to an A gate and you have to board in a B gate-doesn't mean they're anywhere close to each other.\n\nBTW-I appreciate the many opportunities for shopping while waiting in the terminal, and the vaiety of food options if you don't mind fast food.\n\nI get confused where to meet my friends for pick up. South side if you're Sassy; North side if you're Naughty...yes, my friends are silly. The cab line is long and twisty, and weird, and ugh....just take a shuttle.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VviB67--eh-hs1zqPQFDsg", "review_id": "hvud39tz_31w16r3_Fe9MA", "text": "IMO one of the best in the country.  CLEAN.   Free Wi-Fi!  Easy layout.  Security is fast, and organized.  Buses run from parking lot frequently (max wait is 10 minutes).  Parking is cheap (8-10), and they are upgrading to a train service soon.  \n\nBUT, Best of all is that the food here is not only good, but they don't rape you with prices like most airports.  I pay just a bit over what i would pay outside of the airport.  Thats a miracle.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "-OMlS6yWkYjVldNhC31wYg", "review_id": "4G3dDA_bFrhZ1cab_WqXvg", "text": "Today I flew out of Terminal 2 and have now successfully flown into and out of each of the three terminals, so I now feel comfortable giving Sky Harbor some words.  \n\nPositives:\n-The name Sky Harbor is certainly the coolest airport name in the country.  No dodgy old white man lays claim to the appellation of Phoenix's gate to the skies\n-Free WiFi (this is such a necessity for a good airport nowadays)\n-Never actually crowded (security is usually a breeze)\n-Connection to the Lightrail (though in 2013 there will be a direct connect instead of a bus)\n-North and South curbs make picking people up a breeze, especially when you understand how the airport allows equal access from East or West Valley\n\nNegatives:\n-The whole ground transportation system is poorly labeled (especially when compared to the paragon of this: Oakland)\n-Baggage takes forever to make it from the plane to you \n-North and South curbs make no sense to a visitor\n\nThat being said, for the 5th largest city in the country, Phoenix has one of the easiest airports to get in and out of.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "walf6q48eUXet67ZcZq_lQ", "review_id": "omKd_n2y94xvR449aUZ26Q", "text": "The airport is simply too big to deal with passengers effectively and efficiently. The waits for baggage are unacceptable. The parking is VERY unacceptable and now that the construction is going on to replace the shuttle buses from parking to the terminals plan on an extra half hour just to get from the airport to your car and vice versa. Also expect to pay thru the nose to park.\n\nThe only good thing about this airport is the mall level that provides a lot of stores and eateries to gobble up the long waits you'll have since you have to allow for so much time just to get here which is deep inside the metro area and prone to traffic snarls just to get to the airport.\n\nOh yeah... the free Wi-Fi? Forget about it! There are so many people on their network it crawls so slow you can't get anything done.\n\nSecurity? Better plan on a long wait there too. My worst time was 45 mins. This airport seems to be a guinea pig too many times for new TSA procedures and tests.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zwcEsAKrF8ZAYUiuFtrSuA", "review_id": "AjHSwnN0c8N0VKo_3UW_Bg", "text": "Phoenix Sky Harbor is a bipolar little beyotch that just likes to F with you.  One day she is going to do everything in her power to try and keep you from making your flight, and the next day she is all like \"I'm sorry about that time I made you run like an asshole through the airport to your gate.  Let me make it up to you and get you to your gate 2 hours early today\".  \n\nSky Harbor is #3 on my list of most hated airports, behind Newark and Philly.  Nuff said.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JvyJa5TFSNK3VAeEPElRMQ", "review_id": "MgiBx9KE6mluxG_OSSVd5g", "text": "OI VEY. Phoenix Airport.... Parking and anything rental car related is scary, really far away from the main terminal, and requires a shuttle for you to get their or a very long drive with lots of signage and little actual direction. But: once inside, not bad. Food is fairly standard airport food, overpriced and highly processed. Bathrooms were aplenty and clean (read: nothing like the atrocious O'Hare bathrooms). The restaurant I went to with family before our flight wasn't badly priced and served our food quickly. Everything was clean. TSA only body patted one of our group members. I like this airport better than O'Hare. Not really \"bad\", just largely forgettable. The reason for the pleasant memory is because it was pretty dead.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nl33VVc4SuBz0ampPc_miw", "review_id": "ryI1sjkwkMWVyaeKnL2xtg", "text": "What can I say? Airports are airports, and I'm not a huge fan of flying, although I've never had trouble at this airport. Employees are nice and helping, and lines usually aren't too bad. 4 stars.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "NSPP7lHF_jIBt4yf8RyHPA", "review_id": "-ni0OC4qGHTTq9u5uiwq2A", "text": "\"I'm goin goin back back to Cali Cali\"...ok, I HAD to do that...moving on...!\n\nThe last thing anyone wants to do is be at the airport on the morning of Christmas Eve, hungover, and with a little less than three hours of sleep. However, Sky Harbor Intl. Airport made my absolutely horrendous morning bearable and then some.\n\nI was expecting long lines when I checked in my bags at Southwest but it was surprisingly fast and efficient. I felt that my things were in good hands. I thought, \"this is too good to be true! Security has to have crazy long lines!\" Nope,  I was wrong. Security was a breeze. No lines. It all went by quite smoothly and it was nice of them to high-five me and wish me a safe flight. I think they could tell I was hungover and on zero sleep, but nevertheless, it was a sweet gesture.\n\nYou'd think at 8 a.m. there would be millions of people at the airport but it was surprisingly very quiet. Stopped to get some food and a much needed cup of coffee and before I knew it, I was on my way back to the bay. Thank you Sky Harbor for making my trip from AZ back to CA effortless and stress-free!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DOJM58OkGSsIdk2qCUZnLQ", "review_id": "v8NsdivIJfvVSuidROlUMA", "text": "It's an airport, no one actually wants to be in one for very long. But if you are stuck, then all in all it's decent enough. We flew out on Dec. 27th, and the wifi was there but nowhere near working. Slower than slow. I found out that Sky Harbor consistently has this problem.  I know, you get what you pay for (free), but I'm sure the airport has enough cash reserved to give people a decent connection.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AMYi-53cxstrCR5wqyY1KA", "review_id": "YPcEnKLURwdo8oPCL-speA", "text": "Visiting my son in Scottsdale for the first time and I have to say the airport was clean, easy in and easy out. We flew Southwest so there was no nasty X-ray machine or anyone grabbing your goodies. :O)", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 15, "useful": 18, "cool": 14}, "user_id": "TYdOKKLtA7LITxV7Y2_wjA", "review_id": "yqbbiegSj_BXOikL5Un2MQ", "text": "Not so much a fan of this airport.  Is it just me, or do you feel like you've landed in 1985 when you get off a plane here?  The furniture and d\u00e9cor need some serious updating.  And I'm not picky about my airport interior design, but it's just depressing here.  Everything seems so dim and dingy and worn-out.\n\nAnd despite free WiFi, there is a major dearth of outlets in this airport.  What outlets we could find were dead, too.  Awesome.\n\nAnd sure, the layout *makes sense,* but does everything have to be so spread out?  You'll be excited to fly into A12 and hear your connecting flight is leaving from A22 only to discover you have to walk a mile to get there.  \n\nThere are some good food options, I'll give them that.  I had an excellent burrito at 10 am Phoenix-time, because I was on Eastern-time and starving for lunch, which made people stare at me like I had three heads.  And on the way back through, a bagel breakfast sammie I enjoyed.  You know you're a Yelper when you remember airports by meal.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9RnATpzQh4W4ouNZoCV9Hg", "review_id": "zhsFcPXw8z321fC9dWijjg", "text": "I was reading a bunch of yelp reviews for this airport before my business trip to \"prepare for the worst and hope for the best\" (after all it's always good to know what to expect) but it wasn't the case for me.  I came from the Mineta San Jose International Airport to the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (as a connecting airport) and thankfully my flying arrangements worked out.  I was coming from one US Airways flight and was on my way to another US Airways flight.  I recommend trying to have the same airlines when connecting flights.\n\nI arrived at gate A6? (I forgot the gate but close enough) and had to catch my other flight at gate A27.  They were on opposite ends of Terminal 4 (where US Airways is) so I had to walk all the way there which took awhile.  It's not bad if you're not in a rush but I was almost in a rush.  I had enough time to buy something at Burger King (I wanted something for dinner before going on a long flight), eat/drink super quick, and board my next flight.  If that was already a \"close call\", then I don't want to know what happens if I didn't have the same airlines.  I wouldn't be surprised if it would be similar to other Yelpers' reviews about this place and not a good one.\n\nThat's pretty much it.  Make sure you have the same airlines for connecting flights; otherwise, you might miss your flight.\n\nOh and they sold hair gel at one of the stores; however, the hold of the gel was weak for my needs. Lol it was still better than no hair gel.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ebp9AHzNc4iUqszmFwjfJQ", "review_id": "UOUGDNJrNRl13KLlaFYwxg", "text": "Phoenix airport (Sky Harbor) is one of the better airports to fly through.  Mainly because there's quite a few selections for bars / restaurants, as well as the weather there (hot / dry) means less chance of weather related lay overs.  = awesome.  Plus the \"people-movers\" are fantastic.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "96qHRqrGbcovz733Z4J1Dg", "review_id": "vaAnKN3Yg3xU6xsA1166Pg", "text": "For a major metropolitan city this airport is small. \n\nI had two layovers here and it's just blah. There's nothing to do. I agree with some of the other yelpers, I'm no design guru or do I care about the looks of a place, but is just drab. \n\nFree WIFI though!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8aW9JKcJYZ8repy4pMVA_g", "review_id": "NclzLOVgjzmhV4ZY_dweKA", "text": "Was recently on a long lay over at Sky Harbor and have no compaints.\n\nThe airport was VERY busy on the day I was there which was okay because all the people watching helped the time go by. When not people watching there are many food options and free wi-fi.\n\nGood airport but there does not seem to be alot to look at in Phoenix. Nothing to really look at out the airport windows or even from the airplane.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5Bo1cEXkJbxIPR6mPIDIRQ", "review_id": "yRJJImD3bUTkJiyfBM39fA", "text": "Always a quick in / quick out airport. Never had to wait longer than 10 minutes for a security line, most of the time it is less than 5 minute wait. Lots of places to shop and eat, and there are multiple Starbucks.\n\nFree wifi but... I always have a difficult time with the connection. Perhaps to many people are \"in the cloud.\"", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "nrGEjpGtWlca5EjVViXFAg", "review_id": "pxkHjBrHxPXtxgKKZjuHjw", "text": "There was a wendys. Thats it in my terminal worth mentioning.  Bathroom doors don't lock.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6VmaHtXs2d21e80YH6NOBQ", "review_id": "-b7eA3F7L-SoWo8L7PqsSQ", "text": "nice airport, very clean, lots to offer the traveler", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5pqj24r1tWW28-tZorYScg", "review_id": "GcRZL206ghxaX8EBz0VTeA", "text": "For some reason.  I'm here when I'm delayed a lot.  I'm really grateful they opened that Paradise Cafe.  A decent coffee or (insert your own) comfort food makes all the difference. =)", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E9jtD7EFBRQDaswk6goqDg", "review_id": "o-bfCYYDlc-h2Hbycr2TXw", "text": "Busy place, but everyone is nice and I keep having to go to the cell lot because of late baggage from my original destination. They charge a lot to deliver so better get your bags checked 45 mn early...", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "bmXuGmfu9LahwRMLjs5OXA", "review_id": "8nJggOwEU-0AxHptbVQxuA", "text": "Shocking news... Joi B is giving an airport a 4-star review (is this a first? Possibly). Well, it *is* tooted as \"America's Friendliest Airport\" and they don't lie! I like friendly airports!\n\nOh yeah, I like this airport a whole hell of a lot. \n\n-extremely easy to navigate between gates in the terminal \n-super fast check in (just about as fast as Kansas City, which is a much smaller airport) \n-courteous security personal and getting past it is a breeze. I didn't even mind them throwing out my open bottle of water that I stupidly forgot to take out of my bag (I guess they are trained so that this airport lives up to its reputation. St. Louis Airport: you need to send your security personnel to train in Phoenix).\n-adequate food and beverage choices pre- and post security gate \n-bright and sparkling clean environs (Yeah, so it's dated. At least it's not dated and dingy. It also seems in keeping with a lot of the design styles I've encountered in my 5 days in Phoenix).\n-good amount of bathrooms, clean and no lines\n-gate/flight info is easy to find anywhere\n-stunning view of the landscape from the wall of windows at the end of Gate D\n-baggage area is clearly labeled and easy to navigate \n-good signage all over\n-there are tiny finches instead of rats hopping along on the floor looking for food (At LaGuardia, you're far more likely to find the latter...oh and btw I mention this because one just ran past my feet and my instinct was to jump up out of my seat. But imagine my delight upon seeing a cute bird instead of a filthy rodent! Woohoo!!)\n\nSpending time airports is a regular occurrence for me and I dare say that this time has been a pleasurable experience.\n\nOnly negatives: Not enough outlets (as is typical, SWA provides those uncomfortable bars you can sit at to plug in). Internet may be free but it's hella slow. At least it was today.\n\nReading what some other people say about having to connect here and navigate the terminals, I'll hold back a star in case I ever have to deal with this inconvenience (and knowing my luck and past experience with airports, it's bound to happen).", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UE1rAqpSuAt9P4WO0BKouA", "review_id": "UCvrRuYWupf6q1yXAjXo-g", "text": "The only fault is that the rental car place is a 10 minute bus ride.  \n\nOther than that, I find PHX to be easy and comfortable to navigate.  SFO, SJC, and PHX are probably the three airports I use the most.  I fly about 50,000 miles per year, and PHX has been one of the most trouble-free.  In-and-out.  I never have negative feelings with this airport unlike most of the others.\n\nSecurity lines are never terrible.  Signs and directions are large and easy to follow.  It rarely gets extremely crowded, unlike some hub airports which feel like a mile long subway train.  \n\nTravel can be grueling, and while not extravagant, airports like PHX try to make it easier.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 23, "useful": 18, "cool": 15}, "user_id": "J3rNWRLRuZJ_0xsJalIhlA", "review_id": "rIgBv_LEXYcFRZf0NQcKKw", "text": "In the age old debate of length v. girth, Sky Harbor is clearly a proponent of length. I swear this airport is three miles long. And if you have a connection... well, good luck running across the entire airport from people mover to people mover. It's one long, long, long, long, line of hallways and people movers. \n\nOver and over and over and over again. But... they've got free wifi! ...oh, that only works about 60% of the time. Well, it'll do. They do have clean-ish bathrooms and loads of options as far as airport eateries go. \n\nBut if you take one thing away from this review, let it be this: Length isn't always the answer.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 8, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "bM2OTIopnFoaQGLxK2PxPg", "review_id": "0fMAKfWx2jbyv1OV2oESQg", "text": "The following is a few reasons why I dig Sky Harbor Airport. \n\n-Security moves pretty quickly.\n-There are quite a few restaurant options. \n-Everything is carpeted and very clean. \n- They have free transportation that will take you from one terminal to another. \n-Clean restrooms\n-Free Wifi \n- It might just be a Phoenix thing, but even the TSA agents were hot.\n\nI'm sure there are some cons as well, but all in all my experiences have always been pleasant flying in or out of here.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "tVqlvc3klRmKMdCFfzYjtQ", "text": "My review is based on Terminal 3, Delta!  Getting checked in at Delta was quick, security line was quick, and returning picking up my bags was quick too!  The signs are easy to read and easy to understand.  I was in Nassau, Bahamas' airport, the signs pointed everywhere!  Crazy!!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ngR1Y009kpsuqWRdlKp7hg", "review_id": "hadjepcRpMQzrXSzz3eLxg", "text": "After going through hell through JFK, I was happy to land here.  Easy to get through all the gates, and the outside of the airport was very pretty with nice paved roads and cacti!! Cabs were available as soon as I left the building.  The escalator to exit the building had some fake flying airplanes and some rocky fake mountains that were pretty also.  \n\nThe car rental service is the best.  I've never seen such an easier way to drop off a rental car.  There were signs to drop off the car like there were to drop off someone at the airport! So convenient and so fast! I thought it would take forever to drop of the car but a guy was outside checking everything.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "740We6l5ENHvwTbUPX-g5A", "review_id": "JvP-DjOdMZzihX8YMDar1Q", "text": "You want good food? You'd be better off smuggling goat cheese in your boot and risking an anal cavity search for doing so than eating at this airport.\n\nYou want scenery? Try desert.\n\n\nYou want a comfortable seat to wait for your delayed flight?  Well you are in the desert so you'd probably better off finding a cactus and straddling it face first.\n\nYou want a relatively close connection for your flight? Well tough shit.  Oh yeah, they've got people movers but somehow they have this magical ability to disengage people's legs.  Yeah I know it sounds crazy but as soon as people step on to these things their legs stop moving and they plant their fat ass right in the middle of the walk way.  Whats wrong with your legs you mammoth!?", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OXzYyZSHo9Dl6Qd0s_o2Ig", "review_id": "vANn5SjlJJJ4kFVGmUUrgg", "text": "I have never had a problem here!  Luggage is always on time, it is not too sprawling.  Security caught me with my suscpicious toothpaste but hey they were just following the rules.  \n\nSecurity has improved here over the years, I have been through with shampoo and conditioner and never caught so I do appreciate the added safety measures.  Great job guys!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AkJFqLqHHAKY3H5R8p7cPQ", "review_id": "d2Iy0UwMtZaA7Qx_AuXUbQ", "text": "Sky Harbor Airport is one of the most modern looking airports.  On top of it, it has to be one of the easiest airports to get around.  You can either enter the airport off the 143 highway or you can go straight on 44th St going south.  Sky Harbor gives plenty of chances and warnings of which terminals to go to.  There is basically 2 different departure terminals and two different arrival terminals.  The arrival portion can be a bit confusing, so you need to coordinate with your ride to the airport.  Once you get out of the gate, you have an option of going to the South Side or North Side.\n\nI have to say that this airport never seems to get too busy.  I have come here during major holidays, and the traffic is never bad.  I am not sure if it is because of the structure or if there are not as many passengers going in and out of Phoenix.  \n\nI never really get airport food, but this airport has all sorts of varieties.  They have a few good bars near the terminals to relax and chill before a flight.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NxG-N1iT6pVe18xsdZ4yhw", "review_id": "avR8_DHVT5nNAb5GCPk4TA", "text": "Hate getting stuck here when I need to eat. There aren't very many choices and after you go through security the choices get even slimmer.  Bluck.  \n\nHowever, getting through security generally is better other airports, but that's primarily due to their size.  \n\nOff site car rental is a drag and adds a lot of extra time.  Always seem to be just missing a bus when I return the car and have to wait.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "96QoVG4OvT3sdeaDsoOrog", "review_id": "zjEpn2CVKOqH0UOO0KeP4g", "text": "It's relatively easy to get in and out of here without hassle.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RXs5httYG67NK9ryRzvn5w", "review_id": "A2MLSBneUxsK-rMVfgrMnA", "text": "Not the worst airport and not the best.  I flew in on US Airways which they tend to cater to so it is also their largest terminal.  As luck would have it, I had a connecting flight that landed at the end of terminal B and my connecting flight was at the very end of terminal A.  To top it off, most of the people mover sidewalks were down.  Thankfully, I didn't mind the exercise and I had an hour in between connections.  Had my plane been late or the connection shorter, I would have been pissed at all of the maintenance.  The airport can use some updates and isn't the cleanest but, they at least have plenty of eatery choices.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mgZ16PSsceu4Ey_K5NOZRQ", "review_id": "RT7zZwVbGVpqXzp0si2aIg", "text": "Summary based on several visits:\n--barely ok, generic airport with\n--usual crap security\n--worse than usual baggage claim\n--remote rental cars", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pw-k3TMjt1ZNB2-iRVTDlQ", "review_id": "-PhShoUy9TgK2rGsZWHRBg", "text": "I just love going to the airport and sitting at the bar to people watch. It is a great place to meet new people. although I got bumped off of my flight it was a good time.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XLHDwNRYynxd8oiyIvk7DQ", "review_id": "DZ9GVfiWH7VdAJ7OgjUUyQ", "text": "PHX is fine - lots of better airports, lots of worse airports. The decor is ugly and dated, and it's way too spread out (Terminal 4 ALONE itself is way to spread out, and that's just one terminal), but everything (including the bathrooms) are always clean. The new car center is beautiful, but SO FAR away even by shuttle. This is not an airport you can cut it close. Food is hit or miss - they've got a Oaxaca and a Paradise Cafe, though, so it could be a lot worse. They try hard to be the \"friendliest airport\" with lots of roaming friendly volunteers anxious to provide you help as well as free wi-fi (which is spotty and weak).", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LnTrX9BR240MXg3XJ0wsDw", "review_id": "1RLwb07nJ1UgU6-M2KFTfQ", "text": "I like PHX airport for many reasons:\n\n1) It's clean and pretty\n2) It's easy to navigate\n3) Free-Wi-Fi!\n4) Lots of shops and food places\n5) Nicer than LAX\n\nHere are some not as nice things:\n\n1) You walk forever!  Luckily there are moving walkways!\n2) Picking up someone can be confusing bc their is a north and south curb, you must communicate or you will be confused!\n\nAnd ps: PHX get a Pinkberry in the airport! It will do wonders.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "FOgD-n23sDTEm03vtIp1QQ", "review_id": "GWD5lEi45nVAnil1pPyhlA", "text": "Before, Phoenix was just a way station for me, a stop on the journey.  It doesn't have weather issues and is run pretty efficiently.  This time, I was here for a work trip and PHX did its job well.  No issues with the flights, but the TSA ignored my request for a pat-down instead of a body scan.  I should have insisted, but I didn't want to hold up my team.  Next time, I refuse to get irradiated - it's the old fashioned way for me.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "F6QsMoJdvtohlbnST-fDyQ", "review_id": "xXY9M8GtzFYoCv2iVga1pQ", "text": "Phoenix Sky harbor Airport is a very busy place on most days. Terminal 4 is the one i use the most. It is organized and laid out well. If you read and follow the signs you will find your way around very easily. There are the people in Purple outfits that can answer your questions if you have any. It is a perfect grid with moving sidewalks so  you won't get lost and you get through quickly. Always give your self at least 2 hours before your flight because, sometimes security lines can be very long.  Not too much choice in restaurants,very high priced. Plus a few nice shops to buy this and that. They even have a drug store now,but be prepared to pay double. Parking in the garage is very high. So you want to park off site and take the shuttle in. Unless you don't care about spending. All in all a pretty nice airport.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iC_P_RvZqXHDEr1moLyM1w", "review_id": "EUI15h8hSXn6WU_yFh1MAg", "text": "PHX bills it self as \"America's friendiest airport\".  SO NOT TRUE.  America's friendliest airport took 3 of 4 moving sidewalks out of service instead of one at a time.  This is area is half of the concourse connector bewtween low A and low B (N2 and N3) in Terminal 4 north.\n\nSignage: poor to non existent.  If it's there, it's not placed well.\nYears and years of poor planning.\n\nPHX Sky Harbor management would do well to tour other airports to see what ideas they might be able to borrow.  For instance, ditch all the carpet and go with tile.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qklF6QU-bi4Y4Bt4g6Sv8A", "review_id": "kkAHN_RUH0w_OWx4-gG5Dw", "text": "Its an airport, folks!! I have no complaints about this place, really. Its clean and pretty simple to navigate thru. The shopping is overpriced, of course, but I promise you this may be one of the best $4 bottles of water you ever purchased!! Another perk of this particular international hub is the fact that the security line is USUALLY pretty fast. This place offers free wi-fi, too!! The one downside: sluggish luggage retrieval.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4HVJGaN2l3i-yk1cdoq4QQ", "review_id": "6B6ajZ7p9FXyTqOrVx45sQ", "text": "The surliness and thievery committed by the Phoenix based TSA employees really ruin PHX Sky Harbor from being a traveler Friendly Airport. This is also the same airport that kills drunk housewives! I use this airport weekly and have had numerous gear stolen by TSA employees at checkpoint C... Stolen items include portable hard drives, laptop batteries, USB drives and an LCD Projector.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2LZNE87dqxcn-TU5u5UKdg", "review_id": "Et9d_nz3irqvT78BGg5N6g", "text": "Only was here for a couple of hours on a stopover...\n\nLots of people on a Thursday morning.\nPlace looked new and clean with lots of eateries and shops available.\nLooked way better, cleaner and newer than our San Diego location.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 10, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "8E0DGec8LNn6oDmPHmj-mg", "review_id": "i_9IS1yK4pRJr-tjN3LW-Q", "text": "There's nothing overly remarkable about the Phoenix Sky Harbor airport at all, they simply get the job done. \n\nUnlike SFO, they don't have many fancy dining options or nifty things to look at, they're just there to serve a singular purpose: to get you to your destination in a timely fashion. Can't hate on an institution that brushes off bells and whistles for a cut straight to the chase... so in the immortal words of Yelp's corresponding quip to a glorious three-star review, Sky Harbor, you're A-OK!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OoGvHGVjN1nttSb-yESWDg", "review_id": "iX3btaxb0pN6t4lK30tKeA", "text": "Leave lots of time if you are using a rental car!  The rental car center is quite far from the airport and you have to wait for the shuttle.  No tram or alternate routes means at least 20 minute process.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "huE7A2WBkTJTyEr2K8Owzw", "review_id": "ZAvRbooEI_0XPUp4tSmfCA", "text": "Reeeeeally like this airport- probably the most efficient airport I've been to considering its size.  The lines for check in are very time-effective if not non-existent. Go upstairs and security is usually a breeze!\n\nYoshi's is delicious for quick, fast-food style asian cuisine ( Noodles with broccoli and chicken is da bomb!) Plus, you can access all of the other concourses and there is quite a few tequila hang-outs and sports bars along the way.\n\nOnly thing is parking is EXPENSIVE (went on a trip for 9 days = $90!) I guess most airports are but I'd recommend trying to use one of the remote parking lots (3rd party) or have a friend drop you off :)", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XUuIkTfKf-lYf4JGhNRuHw", "review_id": "L9-o8Nt-0qf4lMJh9SKIEA", "text": "Several terminals at this very large airport.  You could have to walk a while to get to a connecting gate.\n\nSecurity line at the main terminal is usually very long, but not at the smaller terminals.  TSA is monumentally slow at terminal 2.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zs9EphhkXylrxHCzxhC_ag", "review_id": "tZixwVp3UT8uZtbDqpvrAw", "text": "Very clean airport.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oD6GtL9JGoXkiVx2k3rAWQ", "review_id": "keR9hVV686lO8tYQgAkx4g", "text": "I have never been to a more ridiculous airport. DFW seems sane when compared to this place. Don't ever get a connection flight here that switches airlines because I did and found out that all the terminals are separated and can only be reached by leaving the security zone and riding a bus. Now most modern airports would respond to this with a train or moving walkway between terminals so that passengers don't have to leave the secure zone but not here. \n\n I will avoid flying here in the future. The one saving grace this place has is that the view of the mountains around is breath taking and even more amazing from the air.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "66eDe47cNYFNOW_8El0W6g", "review_id": "23HqnOvW4Q8rep_DcJjsKg", "text": "If I ever wanted to feel like I was in a movie I'd rob a bank for the thrill or date a 15 year-old. \n\nEvery time I've made a connection here I've sprinted, shoved my way and slid feet first to the next gate (TERMINAL). Whether I'm on time, late or early. Rieffendiculous! Who the hell is in charge of coordinating the connections?\n\nI suspect someone is on Colored Time and it pisses me off. \n\nAlso, I 'd like to speak to the architect who designed this airport 'cause this cumulative time consumption is busting my balls. Thanks Shek S.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eL2AbD_vXdP57eewFH21lQ", "review_id": "38g8SK5MYuRCWw5kvrk4_w", "text": "You are so clean, Sky Harbor. \nI don't mind flying out of this airport. The flight attendants are nice.\n\nSecurity is fast and thorough. I really dislike one lady that works in security, because she was rude to me for no reason. It probably wouldn't have bugged me so much if it weren't for the fact that it was 11:45 PM, I had just worked a double, and I was being forced to fly to Ohio....where it was cold and still had snow on the ground.. Oh not to mention on my Spring Break. \n\nAnyway, the stores are nice and have a good amount of nice items to buy for your flight to keep you occupied. \n\nFlights are on time the majority of the time, and when they aren't they at least warn you.. *cough cough* Cleveland Hopkins International *cough cough*.\n\nI suppose it could use some remodeling.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8JC-Yb3UDUv2FUl5ym1nVg", "review_id": "Rcw_0p_ZFu4y9sdVVjZJwA", "text": "I'm a little torn. Sometimes I really love this airport, and other times I don't. \n\nThe food options are great, but since I live here I usually have a full stomach before I leave. The parking situation is a clustershuck (again, trying not to swear), so if you are picking someone tell that person to get their own ride. Unless it's your Mom. Then it's ok.\n\nThe exits and return to airport are marked very clearly. Only jackasses have problems here. \n\nRedeeming factors: Navigating the inside of the airport is easy. Security is great and efficient. Paradise Bakery inside. Also, TONS of power outlets to charge your ish.\n\nCan't wait to fly outta Sky Harbor, and come back!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jNTv_ICjmvE5xpid3yga3w", "review_id": "-A26IwrQwUpAQPfHPqdL-w", "text": "Home sweet home!!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aBps9nTCyYhXaubGmfOgpA", "review_id": "WlftXdaGksUAtQM0UuvVQw", "text": "Yes I like this airport. It is NOT bad at all. I would give it less than 5 stars for a bit longer lines but they seriously go by sooo fast! I like how it's huge. I don't like small airports. Bigger means, they know what they're doing! They also have good looking guys here! Major +++ for eye candy! I'll definitely be flying here again. Well, I kind of have to since my brother and sister-in-law live in Arizona. They have plenty of stores and places to eat.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Gb74e3NProDiMq88JGvjpw", "review_id": "q5Fo1xjm-aWGikAvMjEvHw", "text": "I like this airport. I had my layovers here and spent several hours roaming the terminals. \n\nIt's clean, not TOO crowded, and most importantly, there's charging stations for your electronic devices. Well, at the Southwest gates, that is. \n\nOnly downfalls are that there aren't too many \"good\" fast food joints and you have to scout out for the outlets to plug your electronic devices.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Rxz3eBN0UeohmDtoq4moJA", "review_id": "NnZR1VV2X9PBCpRJu-k4ZQ", "text": "Having to leave security and board a bus to get from one terminal to another = complete design failure.\n\nHaving all the food outside of said security = extremely inconvenient.\n\nAfter having to play roulette with the length of the security line while wolfing down food on a short layover, there is no way to win.  Sky Harbor, you lose. Go to the back of the line. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200. No cookie for you. One star for you.\n\nThe (considerable) amount of ill will I can summon for Sky Harbor feels completely inadequate (over a year later).", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-03-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RVOYbtw3h7JVapwEeunt5g", "review_id": "eOuQ-Rci499ta0QY0LZdrw", "text": "A plain airport, but in the middle of boulders I didn't expect much. \n\nBreakfast was $10 for one large taco and service with a smile. \n\nI noticed the areas in each terminal have a kid friendly section: cartoon channels, child size seating, and soft play areas. In all of my airport stops, I've never seen anything like that.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qZrArI2ohkYkQlELl13BKQ", "review_id": "UdutsFOIx-xJMM3WSsKUlg", "text": "Yes, I'm spoiled.  I grew up in Denver and enjoyed DIA--the most pristine airport you will ever visit--for the majority of my life.  In comparison, Sky Harbor is just another run-of-the-mill airport.  \n\nThe food sucks.  One time before a flight I had a teriyaki chicken bowl at one of the generic restaurants (I decided this would be one of the most healthy options aside from Quiznos--too many delicious dipping sauces...).  I must not have been thinking about the effects of eating a dish with an astronomical amount of sodium, because my feet swelled so much that I had to remove my shoes during the flight.  Lovely.  \n\nParking is a nightmare.  There is no logic the parking garage.  It corkscrews you up and you're suddenly on level 6, without a hint as to the location of the terminal's entrance.  When I flew back home from my trip, I went out to the parking garage to find my car, only to realize that I was in the wrong terminal.  If you're flying on different airlines in and out of Sky Harbor, make note of the terminal where your car is parked!  \n\nOne must take a shuttle between terminals to get between them.  Never fun after a day of traveling.\n\nI thought it would be relatively painless to simply pick someone up or drop them off here.  What a nightmare.  Especially when you have to reach terminal 2.  \n\nBeware: terminal 2 has no clearly marked signs for passenger drop off.  I had to circle around and almost ended up back on the 202, all while dodging the rude taxi and shuttle drivers that LOVE to cut me off.  Disastrous when your precious cargo is about to miss their flight.    \n\nThe signs to get back on the 202 aren't very clear either.  I need arrows.  I need signs that say \"left lane 202 E\"  or \"right lane 202 W\" (disclaimer:  I have no clue if the right or left lane take you east or west).  How in the world they twist you around each side of every terminal and loop you through to the highway, I have no clue.  \n\nObviously, I don't enjoy coming here.  But the hope of enjoying my destination city keeps me coming back.  Plus, I have no other choice.  Unless I buy my own jet.  Even then I will probably still have to deal with the crazy taxi drivers.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5y0N0fTEg_ZGEGDGzzRTdg", "review_id": "_PQzBNziVzSjbCBj9nkTqQ", "text": "Everyone here is really nice. I'm not sure if it's cause of the sun or what but this is definetly the best airport I have ever been too. \n\nIt's always kept extremely clean and if you have any problems the staff is always eager to help out.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KJYACjvQw4CWEJLwuK1fFA", "review_id": "L3hhYymhchw1755YsEJgIg", "text": "Average little airport.  Typical layout with the moving sidewalks between terminals.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "khJGIDrp-sh_ZL-hV3v2LA", "review_id": "QGTX3qT5w1h1EoAq7nbzrw", "text": "I luv flying in this airport. Its super fun, easy and friendly staff. I luv how its always kept so clean even during construction times of different stores. \n\nWaiting like 2 hours for my flight and wishfully, hopefully thinking that please please please don't get canceled again! I was starving from the weekend... yes it was a rough one! I decided to peruse my options of eateries....Coffee and a blueberry muffin @ Paradise.. Pretty damn good - $7 worth of scrumptiousness... then \n\nI LOVE the fact I can still go to a Wendy's in an airport and not pay $ 10 for a sand which, they even had a dollar menu.. i know i know its all the way WTF? So note taken.. no price gouging here! \n\nThen to my surprise... my flight came and my little adventure in sky harbor had ended... til we see each other soon!\n\nOh I will be back!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AXHAksv-Y84Ww5uVw8RdHA", "review_id": "hEBTrKxErWOSJNdYzm6CrQ", "text": "ATMOSPHERE: Clean facilities but nothing spectacular. \nAIRPORT: To get around the airport you have all these silver buses that take you from terminal to terminal which there are 4 terminals and also you have moving walk ways. To enter each terminal you have to back through security check points so basically this is set up to miss your flight transfer if you are flying on a different airline. We've had multiple occasions sprinting and drenched in sweat trying to catch a flight transfer due to this set-up. I hear San Francisco has the same set-up? Atlanta you take a subway from each terminal and everything is internal so that you only go through security once - super efficient!\nPERKS:  Free wireless, which is nice... but I'd rather catch my flight... \nLOCATION: North of Tempe. Just east of downtown. A drive to any happening places. \nCONCLUSION: Ugh... the worst airport ever...", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OroGqv0t7fy-Q3E2PzTEwQ", "review_id": "T7kBXGV-SyU4KCe-lwpVxQ", "text": "Fast and efficient but very expansive and large; it takes a long walk from one gate area to another", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Kfhgz-k4sfyYrXsSXnFnCQ", "review_id": "K-YS5433jaa-86E5E9xu1g", "text": "no air conditioning??", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WavzQE_0yoy05hF-637EoA", "review_id": "N7VgHM5HuwPS3aIOF4yuMA", "text": "It's an airport, and what exactly does one look for/expect from such an establishment? Currently I want free wi-fi most. Free wi-fi at Sky Harbor... Check. Secondly, convenient economy parking is a must. Convenient economy parking at Sky Harbor... Check. Not to mention the shuttle drivers are always friendly and small talk-ready.\n\nThe TSA folks here also seem to smile and playfully banter with travelers more readily than at other airports. Perhaps this is due in part to Sky Harbor's \"America's Friendliest Airport\" marketing ploy, but in any case it's certainly something to remark about.\n\nI doubt Phoenix will turn into any sort of true travel hub in the near future, but more non-stop international flights would certainly be welcomed. But until the demand is clearly defined we'll have to be content with a few flights to Europe, Canada, Mexico, and the lone wolf to Costa Rica.\n\nI am very excited to see the Sky Train completed and operational with Stage One scheduled to be up and running in 2013. This will allow connections from the light rail and offer a new mode of transportation from the east economy lot to terminal 4.\n\nI've seen previous reviews complaining about having to go back through security when changing terminals, which is actually the case in many airports throughout the world. The terminal is the secure area so whenever you leave it you naturally have to be screened again. There are a few exceptions, but the easiest way to circumvent this is to fly the same airline from point A all the way to point B. If you're connecting at Sky Harbor you should only be flying US Airways/United or Southwest so as to avoid a terminal change. If you're not flying these carriers then you're over-complicating things for yourself and you should look for different routing.\n\nThe central location of Sky Harbor makes it extremely accessible for people living in most parts of the valley, which is a huge plus considering the location of other airports outside of their corresponding metropolitan areas. All in all, there's really nothing significant to complain about Sky Harbor.\n\nP.S. The Fox Sports Grill at Sky Harbor is a true embarrassment, not that one should expect a great deal from airport restaurants, but if Kraft Mac-N-Cheese (this is probably a poor example as KMNC provides a perfect vehicle for some truly delicious creations) is far superior to what you're serving, then you should just end it all. Fact.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 14, "useful": 19, "cool": 22}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "qJlzZha_Q7X7Sw6CwzDcHw", "text": "I'm not sure how I've gone this long without reviewing \"America's Friendliest Airport,\" but I think it's finally time.  I've been traveling so much lately, that I'm way overdue in writing this review of Phoenix Sky Harbor. I admit, it's a tough one to write though... your experience relies 100% on the airline you're flying, what terminal you're at, and TSA / security.  Of course, it's always nicer when you fly first class or club member level, as you typically get to avoid major lines.\n\nLuckily, I live only about 20 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor aka PHX.  My favorite terminal is terminal four; it's the newest, easiest to drop-off / pick-up from, it has the most dining options, etc... \n\nI find the staff at the airport to be friendly overall.  It is easy to navigate through, and we've got clean restrooms and free wifi too (if you're lucky enough to get it to work for you); but there's nothing else that stands out about this airport to make it so unique.  (No really local businesses with a presence in the airport, no extraordinary food vendors, no rocking chairs, etc... and for that reason, I'm giving it a three star rating - A-OK indeed!   \n\nI'll see you again real soon, PHX.  So long for now.\n\nAnd for anyone counting, this was indeed my 1000th review - :)", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 8, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "kGgAARL2UmvCcTRfiscjug", "review_id": "5cwVQHkOhAhnfzszzz1SLw", "text": "Upon further review, I have to update my review of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport....I must have been lucky the first few times I went through here....either that or this place went downhill fast.  Here's some of my frustrations with this place:\n\n- The FREE WiFi sucks.....the past 4 times I've been through this airport, I have been unsuccessful in connecting to their WiFi.  I can get the connection on my laptop, but it won't load up any pages.....don't know what the problem is, when I land in Vegas or San Diego, it works just fine there.\n\n\n- Car Rental return lanes through the airport is confusing.  I am willing to bet that 9 out of 10 people who try to find the car rental return lane have to attempt it at least 2 or 3 times to figure it out.....the directions and route is crazy confusing.  The rental center itself is convenient, and the process of returning your car is efficient, but driving there is a disaster.\n\n- Food options are limited once you go past security.  Not much going on there.\n\n- Gates have insufficient seating.  I don't get it....there's not enough seats at most of the gates.....it's very crowded and people are cramped all over the place.\n\nHopefully, they can upgrade it soon....it needs it.\n\nReturn Factor - 100%, but not by choice.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 9, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "iF69u0fq8Vc_rTFtHh3HqQ", "review_id": "BEWDsdGyKhvL5W3nVuHnkw", "text": "My flight was delayed over 2 hours.\nWhat kept me sane ?\nFree wi-fi.\nWhy don't all airports have this ? \nGreat way to keep customers pacified.\n(except the one arrogant lawyer who took pleasure in annoying staff and worrying other travelers)\n\nThere are limited food options once you pass security for JetBlue. \nA kind TSA officer directed me to a bar near Delta gates. It involved a pass\nthru security but with 2 hrs to kill I didn't mind.\nWhile I had chauffeur service (courtesy of my brother ) the airport is accessible via mass transit.\n3.5 stars", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_Vskj_AsnSoDBgeXmfCwlA", "review_id": "vn-Nrb5qPENx1vbKkti-dg", "text": "Not very busy and easy to get through security.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TFtyj0Cx_gpBi1yFDKccmA", "review_id": "n6uq46Rb6RC2VGGWyAkDqA", "text": "Phoenix, phoenix, phoenix. \n\nYou sure worked hard to make me dislike you.\n\nLet me pre-face this by saying I am a frequent traveler. I've flown through many airports from the East Coast to the W Coast to international destinations. I am no stranger to TSA (and their ever-changing rules) and to all the insanity that accompanies traveling (old people, kids, etc). \n\nLanding in Phoenix wasn't so bad and I was happy to see that they offered free wifi. \n\nBut flying OUT of Phoenix. Oh boy.\n\nI'm glad I gave myself buffer time as you will definitely need it in this airport. Why, you ask?\n\nOLD People. \n\nNow before I'm called an age-ist; let's just be honest. Elderly people move slower, get confused easier and tend to not give a f*ck.\n\nCombine all those things with TSA people and what do you get?\n\nEvery person in Phoenix apparently didn't know that there was a liquid rule. So people were rolling into check-point with bottles of water in their bags. And TSA, of course, was not being nice about it. \n\nTSA in Phoenix also decided I was apparently a terrorist as they swabbed me for explosive material. In all my trips to different destinations, I've never had that happen. \n\nAZ was pretty - the sunshine was beautiful. BUT .. You better comply with the 2+ hour rule because you'll definitely need it. There's nothing worse than having the elderly person ask \"Do I need to take my belt off? Or shoes?\"\n\n\"No sir. Please leave them on. I don't mind missing my flight or having to watch you go through the x-ray machine 3 times.\"", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mz76QextIDVa2alekV8xcQ", "review_id": "-6cebpZa1_ZBzS2npU3MLw", "text": "Not horrible. Where are the maps of the airport?? I couldn't find a map of food joints ANYWHERE.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fGi3Kg1FRFurq_2JBfw_Gw", "review_id": "DUPllebMrL3KiZIRZugf_Q", "text": "I'm not a super frequent flier, but I fly about half a dozen times a year. I don't hate Sky Harbor, but I don't love it either. \n\nI flew last in the beginning of April. The lines were manageable (I didn't check a bag), didn't wait more than 15 minutes though security. I'm amazed that people cannot follow directions or read signs (no, you cannot take your full bottle of shampoo/toothpaste/water though security), but that's not the airport's fault. \n\nBut the airport was SO HOT. I always fly Southwest, so terminal four. But from the time I walked in till the time I flew out, everyone was fanning themselves. It was about 10 degrees hotter than it should be. And with all those bodies packed so close to each other (and not nearly enough seating), it was really uncomfortable. \n\nAlso, the wifi sucks. Yes, it's free. But it barely reaches terminal four. I can usually connect to the wifi itself, but getting pages to fully load is rare. I'm not talking fancy stuff, but my email and Facebook always time out. \n\nFood options are ok outside of security, but I'm always afraid it will take too long to get through security, so I've never eaten at any of them. Once past security, your choices are limited. Burger King, Pizza Hut, Fox Sports, Starbucks.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rkC63KGQzPOQfs7VIxWUbw", "review_id": "CRrh7xEQkzI5WkJOjmYpVQ", "text": "I strongly dislike this airport. I had to catch a connecting flight from Phoenix to Maui in another terminal. I had no idea I had to leave security, catch a bus, and then go through the TSA line again to get to the other terminal. I have an especially bitter taste in my mouth for Sky Harbor because this is where I lost my college class ring! In my mind the only redeeming part of Sky Harbor is Bar Fly, the coolest airport bar ever.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "flrcNneinM8pPi0fcteGnA", "review_id": "k0_08KanZoN5e9xJ7p1OFw", "text": "I have traveled through so many airports over the years, Denver, Chicago, Omaha, New York, Ontario, Amsterdam, Denpasar, Tokyo, Taipei, London, Munich, Kingston, Bangkok and the list goes on. Phoenix Sky Harbor ranks as the WORST airport of all time. Upon my flight arrival, exiting the tarmac ramp at the Frontier Airlines gate, I saw no electronic billboards, no tv screens and no information for connecting flights. No airport assistants or volunteers either! A TSA employee directed me to another security screening area. It turned out he gave me  the wrong directions. By the time I reached that wrong TSA check point a second TSA agent directed me to a MAZE of directions. Sheinformed me that I needed to go past the baggage pickup, out the door and far away. By that time, I had just minutes to make it to my flight back to Hawaii (home). I finally found an \"assistance\" desk on my way past the luggage pickup. He told me to exit the building, go outside, walk 30 feet and wait for a bus that would take me to my gate(US Airways Terminal).  He also tells me I am going to miss my flight. As I'm running like crazy, I see another man getting directions from a TSA agent! Meanwhile, I'm standing OUTSIDE thinking \"what the heck!\" Finally the bus came and it dropped me off at the US Air terminal. Then I ran up an escalator, across a path and finally to TSA security where I had to go through security once again. As if they couldn't see I was out of breath. I know they looked at my ticket and saw my flight time! The TSA agent held up my screening because I took my laptop out of it's case and laid it \"on top\" of the thin, neoprene case. \"I have to run this through again. You need to put the case in another bin and just leave the laptop in the bin all by itself.\" Wow! I haven't heard that one in ALL my travels!  I gave a grateful smile with an apology then ran like heck about 250+ feet to my gate. They were just closing the door!!!!!!  \nSky Harbor needs a closed airport layout. You should never have to leave and go outside to a connecting flight!  Thats just dangerous security-wise. Until Sky Harbor has a seamless airport (i.e. Denver)  they need workers out in the terminal gates assisting travelers. They need TV \nmonitors! Lots of them! Never again Sky Harbor! Never!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "V4VW69mBsRzfa3mLmyBqLQ", "review_id": "jRTJNgfTBgwNlkPx8RFkQA", "text": "I'm a big fan of this airport. It's clean and easy to get around.  The security line can be long, but it moves pretty fast.  They used to have the rental cars at the airport, but now they have a location that contains all rental cars.  You have to take a bus.  Takes about 12 minutes each way.  Very easy.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BtatRPR-wytl8lLwnokwPg", "review_id": "R3zA92SbZM8qxMOghHXxsA", "text": "I know this place intimately........good customer service from all the airlines, great fast check-in of luggage and the airlines are usually on time.  Food is mediocre though.  Baggage claim can be a bit of a wait though...usually 20-30 minutes.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "i8KMQX7nekLSCzb_DVb6yA", "review_id": "0XhbqudCP63avI1SApb0DA", "text": "Definitely not my favorite airport....\n\n*Horrible food options, no good bars.\n*Inefficient, long security lines nearly all the time\n*UGLY\n*no free wifi (Vegas has spoiled me!)\n*rental car place is FAR and takes awhile. You have to add an hour to your travel on either side to deal with the rental car pickup/return.\n\nI wish I could think of something remotely positive about this airport, but I can't !", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zQtHXkjhDniEYC7mwF3InQ", "review_id": "l48WQ3lJ8ZX1SlNzk57I0g", "text": "I hate this place", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dKh5BoCWQTg7M4xjYn5Wpw", "review_id": "E8SdEwjA2Mya1PJkBpiy5Q", "text": "Madhouse. I landed at 6 PM. (Early! I was excited! Unfortunately it did not last.) \n It took me 40 minutes to get from my gate at the Southwest terminal to the baggage area. Then it took another 15 minutes to get to the rental car shuttle stop. The shuttles are always there to pick you up, though, so this was a plus. Then another 15-20 minutes or so to get to the rental car building as it is located WAY outside of the airport. I did not leave the rental car complex until 7:40 PM. \nI will write another review upon my return to the airport. Hopefully it will go much better than my arrival.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zZw5XBjv1r9KLyQfD2sfHQ", "review_id": "BrifqHbP2pYmBnj0sB1T8A", "text": "Flying into the C Concourse of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is kind of like walking onto the set of a 70's porn flick. The walls are brown, the floor looks like it hasn't been cleaned in ages and there might just be a vibrating bed somewhere around.\n\nThat being said about it's appearance, I've been at worse airports. With the weather ususally being so nice, delays are at a minimum. There will be a ton of walking, which is great for the glutes. If you already have rock hard glutes, you can aim towards the automated people movers to get your rock hard self around. Oh yeah, and there's free WIFI which only seemed to work about half the time. Seems about right for free.\n\nI don't have any problems flying into PHX, I just would rather find another place to spend my layover.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "brRr5SRQyzYa6S623Kvd5Q", "review_id": "iew32gudirUiNulJpWzMGQ", "text": "Being stuck here from 10:00 to 1:30, I got to wander around Terminal C a lot.  They have a lot of interesting displays throughout this terminal (old Flight Attendant uniforms, playing card packs, etc) and a few places to eat (Sbarro and Dick Clark's), but I agree with MacRae, the decor and building is definitely stuck in the 80's.\n\nThe free wifi is ok but you have to go around the terminal a bit to catch a good signal. \n\nI did ask a few people for help on getting to the bus pick-up and they had no idea...but a taxi stand person knew where I had to go.\n\nCheck in on the return home went quickly, though would have been faster if stupid people weren't in front of me. The staff were pretty good, though.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YgucNL2tibnjEmDLqHPqow", "review_id": "3DYQ3LRiHhkCpDvHu5DzOw", "text": "I like Sky Harbor a lot. This could be because it's my \"home\" airport, in that I'm from Phoenix and I fly back pretty regularly (every 2 months or so).\n\nI'm comparing it to 2 other airports I also fly/flew out of frequently: Denver, and Spokane. Denver: nightmare. Spokane: heaven.\n\nPhoenix/Sky Harbor falls in between those two. SH is definitely not as hard to navigate as Denver. If you get lost in SH, you're pretty pathetic. No offense, but there are signs everywhere and you don't have to take a train. Also, there are moving walkways everywhere too. And, when I've been there, those skycap guys who drive you around (if you ask) are always around too. So you could ask for directions, if you were that lost.\n\nOn the other hand, terminal 4 can be a nightmare... when it comes to parking/being dropped off. I've done both, many times, and hot damn. I'm really surprised more people don't get into accidents at SH when they drop off people. Also, the security guys outside yell at you if you dare stay there longer for any more than 5 seconds. I mean, really. I was carrying a heavy bag walking to my boyfriend's car when a security guy yelled at him to \"keep moving.\" Ummm... I'm right here dude!! Sorry I can't run any faster to catch his car!\n\nI fly Southwest mostly, though I've flown Alaska (terminal 2). Terminal 2 is obviously a lot less bothersome than 4, because it's less used. However, I don't remember how good the food options are in Terminal 2 so... expect fast food.\n\nTerminal 4 has pretty great food options. They've got my requirements: Einstein's and Starbucks. They also have some Mexican food restaurant options, and a Cinnabon! They really have a lot of options, so you won't starve.\n\nFree wi-fi. YES!\n\nBags arrive quickly. YES! When Denver totally ruins your bag (thanks, DIA!) and it finally gets delivered in Phoenix, the Southwest front desk people are really nice and accommodating, no matter how pissed you are. I'm speaking from personal experience, in case you couldn't tell! :)\n\nAll in all, I'm always pleased with my trips to Phoenix. It's not as fabulous as Spokane but... it's also not Spokane, thank god!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iPhoJlwisUKGGrA0QNmYMw", "review_id": "n0UefsucPtUKgZE5ThHRow", "text": "free wifi yess!\n\nairport is a little run down, or not as modern as what i'm use to ie sfo & barcelona.None the less its clean just a little 1970s looking. You have to take an airport shuttle to get to their light rail. Its free and comes frequently. Security is fast I spent 10 mins going through. Tons of seating especially at night, at least in the united airlines gates. thank goodness for non-stop flights from sfo to phx. Makes flying there so comfortable! Overall, a good visit and a easy one.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0-aWamipsRNfcgFYALX1KQ", "review_id": "EieFhgk2wJ0u600KFYMsaA", "text": "Although driving around the airport finding terminals or exits can be somewhat confusing, once on foot inside it's very straight forward and easy to get around.\n\nSecurity line wait was very reasonable and gates easy to find.  Food wasn't anything special.  Like all airports, food and bottled water is overpriced and fair in quality.  I never expect much from airport food so Sky Harbor is right on par.\n\nShort term garage parking is plentiful but a little pricey.  Overall a decent experience with no real complaints.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0q87nf1yJFv0GML2J64Ttg", "review_id": "hsx1giM3GuHBBgFVbq2Deg", "text": "Wi-fi rarely works. Parking bus system is slow and frustrating. The terminals need a makeover.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cHnlIFP5WwJRer7_C2NUng", "review_id": "f_yQyCwP9gvZxfsrdLprMg", "text": "who care's really what my opinion of an airport is?  'nough said.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4G68oLRY3aHE5XUt_MUUcA", "review_id": "LoR0GIxd9e6v3QvwR_zybA", "text": "First time to fly into Phoenix was this past weekend.  Renting a car always seems to be the difficult part, but Sky Harbor has a pretty good system.  There is only one shuttle to the main rental car complex (it's a small airport in-itself) so it's pretty easy to get to the terminals and back.\n\nI didn't get to spend much time in the terminal... I arrived in the morning and had to rush to get into a car and drive to get to my destination... and when I was departing, it was early morning for a 7am flight - (not the hour I am the most observant).\n\nI guess I was lucky... no delays and problems for my trip.  I guess it's bad that I remember my layover airport more than my destination airport.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wlwp0BDSVE79nIo2dphSIw", "review_id": "jYOp0szqZgTcXuhNZVLFkg", "text": "This off airport facility includes all Rental Companies. Take the bus from the middle curb at arrival level. Expect a 10 minute ride. If you're not Hertz Gold expect to wait in line to get your car. Although the weekly rates are low, facility taxes and fees could add a $100 to your bill.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GNCh2HzSVYsS12o76qtUiQ", "review_id": "ryVjyJKzw3vCrdq7WYWuqA", "text": "Sky Harbor International Airport is the best international airport in Arizona. Ha, kidding. Seriously though I've been to a lot of airports and Sky Harbor is clean, the staff is friendly, and it's easy to navigate. They have pretty good eateries as well. They are doing a major construction project on the airport to add a high speed tram that will allow travelers to more easily get from terminal to terminal, as well as their cars if parked in long term parking. Once finished it should be even easier to get to where you need to be. Without much in the way of choices for airports it's good to have one that is so centrally located, easy to navigate, is comfortable, and has friendly people working there.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "omGocLsyIYeiHPviDOAa3w", "review_id": "OYr3JRQTxJ4A7WFxUXkt7w", "text": "4 Stars for terminals 3 and 4, 1 star for terminal 2.\n\nOne would think that United Airlines would tell Sky Harbor to update terminal 2 so their passengers don't feel like sardines packed into those tiny gates while waiting for their flight. What a disaster!\n\nI believe it was Thomas Friedman who said... \"Asia's new airports look like they belong in The Jetsons while Sky Harbor Airport looks like it belongs in the Flintstones\".", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 9, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "OcV9vxMdm9tsx0SNakk-Pg", "text": "Another reason that I love the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is because I can always get through the security in record speed. I have never waited longer than 10 minutes and that is pretty amazing.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A3o21rNn5j6G60nxdDtkKw", "review_id": "tEGkDEuuJto0dvOf93YlQg", "text": "I feel like I've spent most of my waking hours in airports sitting in Terminal 4.They've got a decent food court; however, Terminal 4 seems to be one of the more busier terminals (I think they mostly house the Southwest Airline gates), so if you're in a rush, you might want to opt for a sandwich from the newsstand instead. Terminal 4 is also home to a flock of sparrows. Nature never fails to entertain when you're waiting for a delayed flight. I haven't been pooped on yet, which is also a good thing.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "TTP7l5g4QUVCpQZ9NTAWqw", "review_id": "6TA_IxjPV0DGwxbMRDtvqQ", "text": "Sky Harbor Airport has the coolest dog walking area I have ever seen! It has a small doggie drinking fountain... its shaded... and it even has a FIRE HYDRANT! \n\nI think I will take it upon myself to visit every airport in the country and review the pet sanitary situation! :)\n\nI am sure there is a website idea in there somewhere.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Q1fpW3qiL3oOe3b0si-0nA", "review_id": "-EE7wYco_EE6GKunivgOcA", "text": "So, I guess I travel.\n\nI've been through enough airports to know about the good, the bad, and the ugly. Phoenix Sky Harbor is, well, it's fine, I guess. It gets you on a plane and into the air, which is really the point of the whole airport thing.\n\nAlso... Phoenix Sky Harbor? I don't know how I feel about this name. Just a little offshoot for you, there. Think about it. Really. A sky harbor? It all sounds so nautical, and right in the middle of the desert. Also, it sounds like it's super fancy pants and I don't feel like it is.\n\nAs another person pointed out, the \"free wi-fi\" is more a \"free maybe you'll have internet for a minute and then it's not there anymore.\"\n\nThat being said, it's pretty quick and it's pretty okay. There are not enough seats in the waiting area, either... but I don't mind. I like sitting on the floor. It's all grounding and whatnot.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ST8Yzlk2MqKlcaLqL2djBg", "review_id": "sAlHj4Uif4WW88jtMTVM4w", "text": "depends on what terminal you're in. we were in one of the tiny terminals, so there's not much to do while waiting on your flight. \n\ncan't complain too much though...anytime we're on a flight means vacation and that's ALWAYS happy times!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kAHUx9Z-vwaahW5cpoUg0w", "review_id": "6tbQBIxxhxip3xl-MkuImw", "text": "Get your walking shoes on this airport is pretty spread out without the aid of people movers. Also compared to newer updated airports, there are no power ports and the WiFi never connected on my laptop but worked on my iPhone.\nThe airport needs some good upgrading in the near future.\nBonus for not loosing my luggage and pick up and drop off locations are convenient and there are a ton of stores and eating places where you could easily have a 24 hr layover and never run out of food options.\nI noticed they had little museums scattered about the airport and it would have been fun to look at all of them if I had time.\nSecurity was quick and prompt and this is the first time I had the full body scan... I made sure to suck in my gut and flex.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "P_LzcrlVXFdgBq_24UnlUw", "review_id": "IDF9P8Yo_VQ-9upKATOSaA", "text": "It wasn't until recently, when Sky Harbor was listed as one of the busiest airports in the nation, that I developed the appropriate appreciation for this Air Hub.\n\nSky Harbor maintains that small town feeling that you get from other airports like John Wayne, Des Moines, or Sioux City while moving the volume like Chicago O'Hare, George Bush, and Minneapolis St. Paul do.\n\nUnderstand that NO-ONE can rival the efficiency of Atlanta's Jackson Hartsfield Airport.  If it wasn't in Atlanta, that would be my FAVORITE Airport.  But it is and that leaves the Number 1 spot open for Phoenix Sky Harbor.\n\nFriendly Staff, Helpful People, Good Food, Nice Shops - This Airport has it all!  And at the core is a well laid out, well planned airport that can get you from your car (personal or rental) to your flight in a minimal amount of effort and with all of the charm and relaxed pace of a small town airport.\n\nI truly hope you enjoy your flight out of PHX and BACK!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BjVPSqvHqrqT37JcQVyZMg", "review_id": "578WSQbWjbtbZTX6sRb1Uw", "text": "Terminal 2 is possibly the slowest security  I have ever been through, anywhere. Allow plenty of time especially in the morning.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ljr9JNSCk5pc9g233_F7cQ", "review_id": "tOQklKH3rvhAYWEfErCh4g", "text": "Your basic airport. Nothing special to get excited about.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IU8ypmf83hzmaGE1sXYzZA", "review_id": "FW7MfgCQpxmz-WcIfen19w", "text": "We flew with Southwest, which was running 2 hours late due to weather on the east coast, hardly Sky Harbor's fault.  So, we didn't get there until 8:30PM on a Sunday.  All I needed to make me happy was a frozen yogurt and an open book store.  I had finished Game of Thrones the night before, and was hoping to find the sequel, or even just a magazaine to keep me occupied.  I struck out in both regards.  And then, they managed to lose our luggage.  So, in all, Sky Harbor, you disappoint me!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mePCgRL125UbhgGkmN9HVQ", "review_id": "eu7lhSfL5nqz8r1dyqe-mA", "text": "What can I say.. It's an airport, I don't spend much time here I usually arrive about 45 minutes before they board the plane. I've never had to stand in security very only except after the Fiesta bowl. \n\nemployees seem nice, TSA has never bothered me. I like smaller airports like this one and Burbank CA.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WkrnAtXbCvfPnb87m8319g", "review_id": "hHUHF4jmn0yvhKwmTV6V2Q", "text": "Never a delay and that's why I am a fan!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nQ12m3cBkcR64gBsM_OrjA", "review_id": "XpsvVv1iIgDLLVhvqpDFCg", "text": "A quick update after my first business trip in more than 8 months:\n\nAs a nursing mom, I now have more to worry about when going through security.  At 5am on a Friday (which is actually quite busy because of all the business travelers returning home to the East Coast).  TSA had to place each of my clear bags into the bomb-matter-detecting machine, but the agent was more than courteous, explaining the process and what would happen if the machine alarmed.  Luckily it didn't.  Even though I had over a dozen bags that had to be scanned, I was done in 5 minutes.\n\nThere's not much in the Delta portion of Terminal 3, but Starbucks and Wendy's are usually open for breakfast, though the lines are quite long.\n\nNow that the construction is done, it's much easier to find the rental car shuttle.  And I was pleasantly surprised at how short the wait was at 12:30am, despite the multitude of people who'd arrived late like me.   The rental car shuttles always smell quite strongly of soapy air freshener, almost to the point of making me sick.  I guess that's better than smelling dirty, but it is quite overpowering. \n\n#Yelp365 - 169/365", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5LU-21bimh4DgdEthvf8iQ", "review_id": "N6mDns5Pqh79mzwlxWoJrA", "text": "A-ok.  Love that they have a Paradise Bakery Cafe though they did not carry my lemon sugar cookie.  \n\nGenerally pretty quick & convenient though TSA lines are long & slower than many airports of the same size.  If you have different airlines for your connections you may have to go in & out of different terminals which also means visiting TSA again...dislike.\n\nBe warned they do not expect proper etiquette from pet owners.  Lady pulled out her pet parakeet and it was practically flying around & generally bothering people.  They informed there was no leash law & nothing they could do to make the pet owner & her pet behave with some decorum!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "KucBnMrhalzxnD9AWrxwYQ", "review_id": "ZvJ_10cwaj57XAyEPb_e2A", "text": "Yes, I'm doing a FOOD review of an airport. The airport is an airport like all others so it does what it should but nothing beyond that so a Food review is appropriate :)\n\nCompared to other large airports the food options here suck. Would be nice to have some decent places: real deli, actual sit-down food... not the crap they serve from the same few kitchens and relabel.\n\nLooks at the Denver Airport, San Francisco, and many others that have good food, locally owned places, etc.\n\nCome on PHX mgmt... remove head from rear.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1R6wDvXIzmofopYllK_fpQ", "review_id": "2WCzlCSupUkr12R0TUqtQQ", "text": "This place is clean and Big a bit confusing but definitely different from the last time I flew out of here 6yrs ago! They did a great job with how everything is arranged here I think my favorite was the Baggage Claim - it reminded me of Vegas!! The fact that the Car Rental place has its own Garage and is organized so well says a lot!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2h0A-NirfNl2p2SquFWYHQ", "review_id": "J4NlmW_6ENzVT5zidKvICw", "text": "I've never had a tough time checking into Sky Harbor.  I do have trouble picking people up because I don't read the signs correctly :)  If my flights delayed I know that I can chill at one of the great bars they have in the Terminal 4.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qQb4pg5uqvjMOfGPWbIkeQ", "review_id": "MT_72fxaVaEIqI7iCLQ59A", "text": "A decent airport that features free wifi, limited shopping, and average TSA employees.  The lines are seldom long and their retired people in Purple that go out of their way to help you out.  They are building a sky train which will make transportation between terminals easier.  I would give this airport a 3 but free wifi makes me have to give it a 4 :) \n\n*insider tip: terminal 4 has showers in the bathrooms by the baggage claim", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7cR92zkDv4W3kqzii6axvg", "review_id": "qSACAn74xvmclhxFFo2nXQ", "text": "Meh. I like many things about Sky Harbor, but I hate the WiFi; it's worse than pathetic.\n\nIt's a very efficient operation, otherwise, and I have never had any issues with getting through the airport and to the gates on time.\n\nI love that they provide children's television programming, and small seating for the kids.\n\nBut please, do something about the WiFi.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hnJyqAjIJDuAC6rOnFqppA", "review_id": "nEdTN7TrvPaVjYfgHaMTkg", "text": "The only airport I've had a layover in that offers free WiFi, but of course I couldn't get it to work!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "VS5MNNEtLnv15uiLYvZjUA", "review_id": "qR7S1vdVyQ34r0naZXr-nA", "text": "I despise this airport.\n\nI've breezed through check-in and security before, but enough times it's been the utter nightmare from hell so it forces you to arrive 2 hours early for a flight.\n\nRenting a car here is ridiculous.  It's the absolute longest ride on a shuttle to the \"rental car center\" that I've ever seen.  I'm not joking.  Add another 15-20 minutes to that 2 hour lead time, folks.  And there are no gas stations around it, probably because if there were it would get robbed daily.\n\nThe fallout shelter design--the place is a concrete bunker, after all--while hardening the facility in the case of a direct nuclear strike, also prevents cell phone reception.  Don't count on being able to call people and say \"i'm here, come get me.\" when you are in baggage claim.\n\nPhoenix has special place in US aviation.  Yes, it may be one of the only major hub airports that will shut down because it's too damn hot to fly.  Be warned.\n\nOn the plus side, the concessions are fairly decent (if somewhat forgettable), and it's pretty easy to get a non-stop flight to/from here from most places in the country.  Free wi-fi, but that's starting to become the norm rather than the exception.\n\nMeh.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ntbKUW9qPoZSWolthyQmyQ", "review_id": "rW_dallaprb85VCHo1rBaA", "text": "ummm one problem how the hell am I supposed to know there is a north and south side at baggage claim?!? That was an experience.  I'm so used to OAK; SFO; and LAX guess now that I moved here I better figure it out:)", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DORWRp1AfwJwdu0Nfzuz3Q", "review_id": "8Wpb3Qi5hp3MbpmkyEtafA", "text": "Really, the only redeeming quality of this garbage airport is the free wi-fi. It gets two stars for that, and that's it.\n\nThe place is huge and it doesn't have any sort of rapid transit to navigate the place. There are just tons of long hallways and those stupid flat escalator things (their name is escaping me, and I'm really tired/pissed at airports right now). We arrived at 9pm and every damn restaurant in the place was closed, so I had to settle for a crappy bag of peanuts for dinner. BLASPHEMY!\n\nThe entire time I was here (2 hours, maybe), I felt like I was in the coldest, most boring, deserted hallway where you could hear a pin drop from miles away; and the airport literally feels like it is miles long.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fL35GHzclQauHyVr0sjREQ", "review_id": "93o18mjeny4MFHlvRwZzYA", "text": "I'm a fan of this airport however not a fan of the crappy terminal from which I had to depart.  American Airlines terminal really sucks for food and amenties, at least for the early morning flights. They have plenty of interesting choices prior to the security check, but once past, forget about it.  Speaking of security, really easy and efficient to get through.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4kx_erzJM44BzxOr22HJ0g", "review_id": "LTBXSBqp-Ji4fodyBgO8Zw", "text": "\"It's grey with green and white plaid,\" I tell the lady at the customer service desk. \"The brand is Burton.\"\n\nMy bag. It was up in the air somewhere after they checked it in at the gate, said there weren't any more spaces in the overhead bin. Of course, when I get to my seat, there's a vacuum of space, and the flight attendant didn't check to see when my flight was landing in Cabo. I had a four hour lay-over.\n\nThis gave me plenty of time to wander around Phoenix Sky Harbor. This airport is massive. Shaped like a giant rectangle with four gates connected by long corridors and automatic walkways, it's kind of amazing how much space there is. But take a peek outside the expanse of windows, through the sweltering 110+ degree midday glare you can see why--there's simply not a lot of stuff in Phoenix but desert, a few buildings, and a range of mountains.\n\nThe food here isn't much to write home about, a lot of repeat offenders like Starbucks, Burger King, Cinnabon, and a few local eateries. There's also a few really sad California Pizza Kitchen ASAP kiosks here that are so small they don't even serve pizza, they've got just enough room for a fridge packed with salad. Strange.\n\nSo I'm wandering around the baggage claim area, hoping they didn't lose my luggage. I look at my ticket my baggage re-routing order, \"Grey with green and white plat.\" WTF. And later I find out that my bag was put on the next flight to Cabo, and got there three hours before I did. If there's anything like purgatory here on earth, this is it.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FW67E8UxmR3sS3G7HrLFJA", "review_id": "WMTzQHyAc3YHUaG9JMbbaw", "text": "Worst International Airport in the United States. And I've been traveling for three decades.\n\nWhat makes it horrible is anytime you have a connecting flight you must do two horrible, extremely inefficient things:\n\n1.) Walk half a mile (I'm not exaggerating) to get to the domestic main terminals - with very limited moving platforms. It's so complicated and looong that they have people in purple to guide you as you carry your luggage for 20 minutes while your back and hands are in pain. Other airports have trams and buses near the customs/terminal areas to make it simple and fast. \n\n2.) You have to go through the whole security checkpoint again, despite doing it at your previous destination / layovers. What airport does this? Ridiculous. \n\nThe only good side is the people are friendly (but part of that is because they have a ton of staff to guide you through your 1 hour journey from terminal to your next airline). \n\nIf you must, remember to bring a redbull and do some stretches. It'll be a looooong way for your connecting flight if you travel international to domestic. \n\nWorst airport in America for efficiency.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7I3VONKeELnqZbdYleS1HA", "review_id": "kgW6ZC9lMKrIjtgH_0HGlA", "text": "This is the airport of my childhood, so it holds a special place in my heart. Being a child of divorce, I flew back and forth from PHX to California on a regular basis so I know Terminal 4 like the back of my hand. \n\nOther than my nostalgia however, this airport is just OK. In my travels there as an adult, I haven't had too many troubles with it. The security lines generally suck and it's a hike to get to your gate so hopefully you're not in a hurry. But there's apparently free wifi, so... there's that.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UE1UIi95jSk5tAzOdtnjIA", "review_id": "6bfY8lpRapCOugbrP7V-zg", "text": "After reading other more recent reviews I thought I would update my original review. I still feel that this is a great airport. I have traveled through here probably 400+ times and I will continue doing so (for my job.)\n\nCompared to other airports this one is by far the easiest for it's size.\n\nIt seems as though the most common complaint is how far you have to walk. I guess that is a fair criticism. I actually enjoy the little amount of exercise you get by walking, but to each their own.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zn2Qd-M3lroZV3tqHgMQOA", "review_id": "s3PeMNzXt04dtSTVrDZFAQ", "text": "Insanity!  Overcrowding!  Being on one side of the Southwest terminal and then to run your ass to the otherside to make your connecting flight in what seems like a mile away at the otherside of the terminal.  (It is set up like a giant U.  So it is quite the jog).\n\nThe food places in here stink, the bathrooms are cramped and there are not enough seats for everyone waiting for their flight.  \n\nIn short, this airport stinks.  The only saving grace is the quality customer service from the employees.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "y5_vrqIylhXMrejM_-x_vA", "review_id": "wpdBwg4RJeMDD7Y_ETgEvQ", "text": "It's nothing amazing in terms of food and store selection. Two of the three terminals have next to nothing. If you have time to kill, it's not my favorite airport to be in. Having said that, it's easy to maneuver if you need to pick someone up or drop them off, and parking is pretty reasonable for the terminals if you have to park and meet someone.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "8NBv8xMD1dTkM7c9TTTbeQ", "review_id": "3y6m96KC_rLH3PE_gKngow", "text": "As someone who lives in Phoenix, I give Sky Harbor an enthusiastic 5 stars: the airport is incredibly close to downtown, you can park at the terminal and be walking through security about 2 minutes later, and the security line is rarely long.  Combined, these attributes enable me to leave my house about an hour before my flight, which makes the airport a winner in my book.\n\nHowever.... I can see how the airport would be lacking a bit for the connecting traveler.  Decor's a little outdated, some of the food options downright suck (Blue Burrito, anyone?) and seating can be hard to come by during popular flight times.  I consider the advertising for \"free Wifi\" to be a cruel joke, as it's taken about 10 minutes to load a single page each time I've tried.  The airport probably deserves 2-3 stars for connections, and I'll round up due to the fact that PHX has great weather, which minimizes weather-related delays.\n\nTaking the average, 4 stars: not too shabby :)", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sKJde4Tr5NVzSUYlhSaQEA", "review_id": "-o5NfkCpKerpRFRdkzPtow", "text": "Hmmm...Phoenix Airport.\n\nLet's see what we have. The one thing a hub should not do is make it difficult to get from Flight A to Flight B. A mandatory walk across the airport is not good. I bought spinners so I could get around airports on transfers. That carpet will not let you roll yours easily. The bathrooms are minimal in size. Screens you have to squint at to view arrivals and departures are another underwhelming feature there.\n\n Oh well. Getting liquored up here at the many bars/restaurants is Ground Harbor's one redeeming feature. They do have some decent southwestern faire though.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gnXGMe-gTY3WSBTmWi7__Q", "review_id": "0KASzsLsYzwBDjng-klH-w", "text": "Is messy and gates are everywhere! If your gate changes they don't tell you unless you ask, that would have been nice to know considering the fact that i almost missed my flight cause I was NEVER told my gate changed, not only did it change but it was clear on the other side of the freakin airport!!! The food lines are rediculous and the food is WWAAYY over priced!! The cashiers at the shops are more interested in \"airport\" drama than letting me buy my diet coke and peanuts", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ov0aEN7LxyFsqehzpX1q6g", "review_id": "mc8_BhWbrlxNoQwKuaipFg", "text": "I've been flying US Airways lately and so I've had to connect through Phoenix this past week and will have to again next week. Nothing special about this airport. At least the terminals for my connections are close by to each other. There is a decent selection of food here so on my short layovers I can grab a quick bite to eat. The one unique thing about this airport that I found was that their paging system utilizes the Droid Voice. I found it to be quite amusing when I first heard it.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RFCz1TQGisK5MgVgDHaGPQ", "review_id": "OQ9UiJy9KEZkYLfis1lXcg", "text": "Wow, I am totally for airports with WiFi.  Give us a break and let us enjoy some surfing online and email checking.  Food here was average.  I ate this Yoshi's Chinese food and it was greasy.  Oh well, this place is getting huge.  Skytram will be coming in 2013 which will connect to light rail into parts of Phoenix.  Pretty cool!!!!  The scenery is just fantastic seeing all the mountains around you.  Great walk around terminals A, B, C, and D.  It's basically a big U shaped with arteries.  Great for speed walking before your plane leaves.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gls_liS4YKLnnQ2YtepbaA", "review_id": "JpiDcCU_R_JTw_ShLq8atQ", "text": "Not much to say about C 3 gate except yuk and gross.  Old looking and outdated carpeting and seating.  You better have some good shoes and good wheels on your suitcase.  The carpet was ripped up in places and it doesn't allow for efforlless pushing.  You must pull your bag if you need to get around quickly. \n\nReally?  You put a food vendor right next to the men's bathroom??  It's already tight enought trying to get in/out of the bathroom as it is with those small doorways.  You have to wait and let the other person pass or your either bang into each other or your luggage will get all caught up.  Stop building trams and restaurants and build better/bigger bathrooms.  \n\nNow for the coup de grace:   DISGUSTING - especially since I saw a number of men who came out of the stall and didn't wash their hands.  When I came out of the bathroom, two of them were standing in line to get food at California Pizza Kitchen.  Really?? all I could think about was their germ/bacteria laden hands toucing napkins/utensils. Even the money that might have been used to give me change.   CPK?  you need the location/money that bad? \n\nThe seating areas (at least for this terminal) are few and cramped.  I've never seen such self righteous fliers who think their bag deserves a seat  when other people are standing or looking for seating.  Ugh.... SKY HARBOR - Epic #Fail!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4Yb0-kB7hPG2jS0gfflgmw", "review_id": "zridrj9VHZasmMLDUzgkkg", "text": "Phoenix Sky Harbor, I've seen your plans for light rail connecting the terminals and the rental car center and they look glorious. 2015 can't come soon enough though --- the rental car center transportation (and the rental car center itself) as it is now is the worst I've seen.\n\nWhy is it the worst you ask?\n- the shuttles from the terminal to the RCC and from the RCC to the terminals wait until they are mostly full to leave which means you could be sitting on the shuttle for 15 minutes before it even gets moving. Other airports have no problem keeping their shuttles in the move.\n\n- there are a lot early flights out of PHX (like get to the airport no later than 4am flights) and there are hardly any staff around at that time so everything us slower than usual. The last thing I want to do is get up even earlier to deal with that...\n\n- the garages are massive and not well signed... You keep driving and driving in it trying to leave or return your car thinking, did I miss it? Until 8 minutes later you see a sign with tiny lettering pointing you in the next direction.\n\nAll I can say, fellow Yelpers, is that I wish you luck and recommend you build an extra 30-45 minutes if airport time into your trip if you're renting a car.\n\nThe airport itself is fine. Not a huge airport, the food options are regular old airport food options. The baggage claim/ticketing/security areas are all fine. Nothing special or awesome but no real complaints. The nice thing about flying through PHX is that there are rarely flights delays due to weather!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YZs7QJt9s7rkJeP0dsQJFQ", "review_id": "PQca5NQOnyvC61GYnsuCeQ", "text": "There is nothing simple about this airport. Security sucks. if you are connecting from one airline to another, you have to go through securtiy again. and they don't care how short a window is for  your connection. \nIf you have to go to another terminal to connect, there are no signs to tell you which airlines are in which terminal. Employees are not helpful. \n\nI hate this airport. I would rather have a root canal than to fly into/connect through sky harbor.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wWT2TslC6kAPrHYpv_osuw", "review_id": "9IeLsdmz-VFlFjrHymqLtA", "text": "This is just an okay airport - the layout is not great, although I do have to give props to them for easy car rental terminals.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SeE7Om9dLCv6LmiXOkjUMg", "review_id": "aHGT2Vq642SpmmpbDdbqmw", "text": "Compared to SFO and OAK, this place feels tiny. I was only here to transfer planes but I was able to stop by one of the shops. Always, always always look at the monitors before you walk over to your gate. There's not much else to look at. Since this was my first impression of this airport, I'll keep it at an average rating. I'll be traveling more in the next 6 months so hopefully I come back through and get to review it fully.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g4SIb5n6lKeZIVed2Wr7fQ", "review_id": "GinyjxzOk9bvcq-MNc9Ewg", "text": "The airport is clean and looks like its been recently renovated. I'm not really fond that the rental car location is 10  minutes away though. Also, i dislike how you have to do a full body scan and get your fingers swiped for bomb stuff.. its like... really? out of all the airports ive been to, this is the only one that made me do it. lastly, the US airways employee at the airport booked me the wrong flight.!!! she gave me a ticket but when she put us in teh system, it was to a different place. we ended up staying in phoenix another night since there were no more flights back to so.cal.. NOT COOL! AND, they wouldnt even cover the cost of the hotel. They only offered a discount.. suppppppper lame!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K1s6vkiMqAZEX0bssMDBmw", "review_id": "6TZtfr650quWubVMNkBBpQ", "text": "Fuck this airport. TPA represent!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q0SIbZZ8hMFtVP9G6S5Dpw", "review_id": "V27Lu3OfXGx0InVMeBjxcg", "text": "Mid size American airport with very good organization, very straight forward, no hassle. \n\nSecurity is a little slow and priority lane isn't really priority, it's more of \"let's make fun of first class flyers getting pissed\" lane, so let's welcome first class flyers with big giggle!! \n\nMany stores and food quality is okay. Seating areas are limited, at least for the Terminal 3 before security, so be aware. \n\nLots of volunteers working here to guide you to the right place, there may be more volunteers than passengers. Haha.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fA2J2Mt-B6wve1UrSHmpcQ", "review_id": "Lfx4PxeEBlM_QleB834zXw", "text": "Let's face it, flying somewhere is stressful. So when I get to an airport my evaluation will be mostly based on how efficiently do you get me to my flight. Wifi and food are supplementary to me cause I'm usually on red-eyes. That said PHX is 3 stars. Security seems understaffed and rental car station is pretty distant. If you have to return a car add 20 to 30 minutes to your time.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R1Qu24ueGhIu2y92Qcpo9g", "review_id": "h-lFWJSiLbkGZ5Fr5aH92Q", "text": "Poor service, long check-in process and time...total hassle. Will never, ever rent from them again.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DqQf_U39vTcxd4nwNSbZ1w", "review_id": "8fq63yVjTGO1wfzgbcApLw", "text": "Not a big fan of this airport, to be honest. Luckily, since I hate US Airways and rarely fly Southwest anymore, I am rarely here anymore. That being said, occasionally I actually DO end up in Phoenix, so I'm certainly familiar with PHX.\n\nConnecting is fine, as long as you stay on the same airline. The airport can be large, but the airlines that you connect on (really just Southwest and US Airways) keep their operations pretty compacted so it's never very hard to connect. Once, I flew in on Southwest and my friends were flying in about 20 minutes later on US Airways. I had no problem wandering over and meeting them at their gate with time for a Starbucks stop along the way. Food choices are \"meh\"...overall appearance of the airport is \"meh\", but it gets the job done. One thing is that if connecting over the summer, and there are lines waiting for takeoff, it can get hot in the plane in that nasty Arizona summer sun. That stinks. \n\nAs an origin/destination airport, it's not so great. It's fairly close to downtown which is nice, but that also results in some pretty heavy traffic on the highways at times, which can add a chunk of time to your comings and goings. The rental car facility is also more or less in Tucson and can take forever to get to/from. If you end up with that perfect storm of traffic + rental car drop off, give yourself LOTS and LOTS and LOTS of time! \n\nSeriously, the place gets the job done, but that doesn't mean I have to love it.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZqhjX-lmC7UKR_e1AAz64w", "review_id": "rGbpsCxvbXW_wMyC1NfqRA", "text": "Used Phoenix Sky Harbor airport many, many times over the years and have never had a major issue.\n\nThis airport is massive in size!! Luckily they have moving floors to expedite the process and they also have people driving small vehicles that work on tips only.  Don't think that because you are connecting planes your gates will be close.  It is worth paying a dollar or two tip to get the ride especially when you are in a hurry.\n\nThis airport has more than one Starbucks location.  The Southwest terminal has a Starbucks right after security so depending on where you are flying out of it is possible to get your coffee fix after going through TSA.\n\nAnd free wifi!!  Sort of.  It doesn't work very well in certain parts of the airport.  There will be times when it appears though it has connected but it doesn't work.  At least you know you have the option if luck be on your side.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "z06IHGXI_ofBc2DkAbCgnA", "review_id": "7nvXSyb1hdPc7k1o0Wujmg", "text": "PHX makes me angry every time I have to go simply because of the crowds in Terminal 4.  I dig the food options, free wi-fi and speedy security lines; but once I make my way to the gate I'm always annoyed with the general lack of space/seating.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BczSuuwszIGmSb5kkxkrTA", "review_id": "vajM0bilnhoH0JylVjFIQA", "text": "Great organization, rarely have to wait in lines, nice people and free wi-fi.  Out of the airports I fly into this is by far the best. Still only 4 stars because you may be great - but airports are still somewhat of a hassle!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9m2wQ0vU_nijlh09v4jgNQ", "review_id": "mCkso9QM10lkrFFxt_7gUQ", "text": "Sky Harbor can be nice or awful, depending on where exactly you are.  The terminals vary widely in amenities and food options offered, or so it's been my experience.  The airport is pretty well labeled and it's easy to figure out where you're going.  The doors are well labeled so if someone is picking you up at the curb, it's pretty easy to tell them where you're at.\n\nThey've upgraded there rental car facility and it's pretty nice, even if it is off the airport kind of.  The airport itself is a bit frustrating to drive through since the signs for the freeways can be confusing.  As someone who lived in PHX for a number of years, I get annoyed by their freeway signs and always end up confusing myself.  \n\nOverall, it's an ok airport.  I've seen a lot better and a lot worse.  I find myself here often and would like some improvements - like some more options put inside certain terminals - but I'll survive without them.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VqSCQCva71Q-ZVcMsYfQuw", "review_id": "hVAo38DYNIHQIz8lQdl5uA", "text": "This airport is laid out fairly well.\n\nHowever, 2 negatives make it an airport I try to avoid in business travel. The rental car location is too far away and poorly marked and my #1 beef: The TSA is slower here than any place other than Las Vegas. \n\nIn a couple of years, there's supposed to be a light rail system linking Sky Harbor. A smart idea would be to locate rental cars along the light rail path. We'll see if this happens.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xLPWL-Cgd7jg1j05rJpq8Q", "review_id": "QDMiugdt7NtPtntsy92HEQ", "text": "It's very easy to figure out and it has free wifi and available outlets. Traveled here on a Sunday at around 7PM and there was NO line at all. Security was quick and painless. That's really all I ask of an airport, and that is what I got. Thanks!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sh9jprxGj-rCBK1yxwIQSg", "review_id": "ZCEEnbV5NKBNcB2eJS_V2Q", "text": "We have concluded that anyone that has anything nice to say (Other than it's clean) about the employees/TSA/ or Airline employees (Especially U.S. Airways) has been paid by a social media company or employer  to Yelp good things. One in particularly, sounded as if it were written straight from HR...Good organization... LOL.  Anyway, believe all of the horror stories that you hear about airports and TSA. They are more than likely all true.  I'm looking for other options now but if it comes down to just staying put I'd rather do that, personally.  I'll never fly U.S. Airways again. They didn't even give my husband and I seats together. After more research I discovered that this is a trick that they do to pump more money out of couples.  \n\nThe days of \"Thank you for flying with us\" or \"Happy travels\" is a thing of the past. We all know why but the scary thing is that there are not any checks and balances In place for the TSA.  They have no fear of being as horrid as they wish. If you give them any offence they threaten with the police who are all but ready to go nuts on anybody. \n\nHowever, they were not as bad as the TSA and actually helped us a little.  Since there's a monopoly now with airlines they do not have any need to be pleasant and believe me U.S. Airways is the worst from the obnoxious and loud flight attendant, to the old nasty planes, to the pilot that says on loud speaker, \"Keep it moving one bag on top and one on the bottom you are delaying the plane.\"\n\n We had all just gotten on to board and it's as if the pilot was already blaming us for his enviable lateness.  \nNothing can compare to what TSA did and it's unbelievable. I actually spilled an ICEE  because some woman that jumped out at me and said we're doing extra screening today mam\"... You know you'll have to throw that away before you get up there.\" She scanned me on my hand and right before I went up to the line I threw it away and missed.  \n\nI apologized to the lady sitting in front that saw me... Suddenly this mean old lady comes out and the girl just says there was a spill. This woman said, \"Who did it\" so harshly that the girl wouldn't rat on me. I honestly think that if she had I would have gone to jail right then and there.  The woman says who did it!!! Like the Soup Nazi and I just said, I don't know but she had on a brown shirt and blue jeans you cannot let her get away with this. LOL.  I swear this TSA woman had a gun on her hip and said, that she couldn't handle it and left.  \n\n\nNeedless to say it was tough right at the get go but it just got worse and worse and yes I had to endure the famous pat down too. The second Soup Nazi was giving me orders and I honestly thought that she wanted me to lift my shirt so I did.  You should have watched this bitch put on a show like I had offended her deepest core of her soul.  I feared that she wouldn't recover from the shock and I'm telling you I'm cute. LOL.  I'm not that hard on the eyes.  She recovered enough to do the pat down as if that $60 million dollar x-ray, (that most likely killed my white blood cells) couldn't get everything on my person. \n\n\nThe story is longer and crazier and it ended up that we got on the plane and then we were called off of the plane and we just left. The only good thing that I can say is that U.S. Airways did refund our money and so did Expedia.  However, we missed our trip and lost $500.00  for a psychodrama workshop. Oh, one of the TSA agents asked me where I was going. I thought that saying Berkeley, CA would be  a good thing because it's one State over.... How likely am I to highjack a plane that's going two hours away? He grunted back to me...\"Berkeley why do you want to go to Berkeley\" as though I had said Death Valley.  Once I answered the psychodrama workshop he had no response because he had no clue what it was. LOL. \n\n \nI have spoken with a friends of my mother's who was a child in France right before the Nazi's invaded. She said that America has that same eerie feeling right now that she cannot shake. I didn't really get it until Thursday but I agree now. I don't think that it's a color thing... I think that it's a new American Terrorist group called the TSA from Homeland Security and it's them or us.  We are seen as pesky insects that are trying to get them and they have to get us first. It's as if no one said to them look, most of these people are just business or vacation travelers so be pleasant and do your job.  \n\nThey definitely need checks and balances and someone there to handle their misconduct. They are completely out of control.  What happened in Afghanistan has nothing to do with this ongoing horror that has been unleashed on the American public. Perhaps, we are just getting ready for what is to become once the Chinese takes over. LOL. \n\nOh, and just because U.S. Airways claims that they allow carry-on pets every employee there treated us as if we had a patient with Leprosy with us from the ticket booth through TSA.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-08-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YWGSlUEa8kfqayGJOpqKXw", "review_id": "wE67TqD6iCfIZWtMBDzZvg", "text": "Good airport. A lot of food and stores. There are \"random\" TSA checks upon entering a plane.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K5oJ9aQth_Ltg3Awgjy-wA", "review_id": "ZELxLIuNEnY9z6awCHXdqw", "text": "Going through security is a breeze here! I never had to worry about excruciatingly long lines through security. With that being said this airport is vintage, putting it nicely.\n\nOf course it's not a large scale airport but there need to be some renovations. And the airport has a strange odor or should I say a vintage odor to put it nicely. So overall it's an ok airport, nothing to brag about.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zUntyTp23PeGIJ4etwtP2w", "review_id": "_CBNoTgA6u-tqEJWizviDg", "text": "You will probably never see a more desolate airport for a major city than Sky Harbor in August. I landed at 7:45pm and there was nary a sole in sight. It wasn't much different when I left at 11am a few days later.\n\nThat being said, I didn't mind being here (not that I had a real choice). The central hub of terminal 3 has a few shops to pick-up a last souvenir trinket and eateries outside the security but the real highlight is the airplane and multistory red canyon wall that surround the escalators. It was actually stunning to admire. Beyond security there's little in the concourse and both times I ended up at a vending machine to quench my thirst. There's also precious few outlets - so avoid being here with a low cell phone battery.\n\nThe staff I encountered however was exceptionally friendly. Frankly I think they were stunned someone was willingly coming to Phoenix on vacation during the hottest month of the year. Whatever the reason, everyone from the security personnel to the nice lady who called my hotel so the shuttle van could come and fetch me was very nice to interact with and great ambassadors for their city.\n\nRental cars are served up from their own service center, so no waiting for the van for your particular provider to show up. Just hop on the van and tell the driver which company and you'll be dropped off at the appropriate door with directions of where to go from there. The rental car center is about 15 minutes from the airport itself - so make sure you plan ahead. Also, there's few gas stations near the airport and rental car center. I opted to just pay for gas ahead (the price was fair and competitive to the area) and just returned the rental empty.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "aTi0NVrcPJWbN6jAsJVcAw", "review_id": "ZbotQDnVNMRTKZtyVxRjzQ", "text": "Of all the maaaaaannnnnny airports I've been through, this is one of my favorites due to the organization, variety of food options, and the usually cool art. Perhaps I've been lucky, but I've always been able to breeze through security in very decent timeframes, and the agents here are among the nicest in any airport. \n\nPHX's consolidated approach to handling car rentals should be required in every American airport...as well as the \"Rental Car Return\" signage on the way to the airport. \n\nPHX has Volunteer Navigators, who are most helpful in an airport this size. This airport is either quite large, or very spread out.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OmzYp9ONLOzH7EW_39dpBg", "review_id": "gfeGIK12QvTMkWmboW5f6g", "text": "This airport is old.  It feel weary, and wrinkly and sun beaten, much like those old women who look like gila monsters who stayed out in the sun too long during their youth.  The airport layout is confusing with the terminals all in a straight line and piers off those terminals at odd places.  \n\nIn order to get from terminal to terminal, you need to walk.  They do have moving walkways, but people refuse to walk on them.  I hate these people.  Or worse, they don't walk, preferring to amble or perambulate their slow ass down the rubber highway.  I have a limited connection time usually and I don't want to get stuck here, so please move faster.  \n\nI fly US Airways, and this is their sorriest hub.  Inherited from the merge with America West, it doesn't even feel like a hub.  There are no flat screen monitors for flights waiting you when you deplane.  Instead there are a few monochromatic CRT displays that look like they went with my 386 computer back in the day, running DOS.  SimCity what???\n\nSo I don't like it here.  I'm not sure what they can do to make me like it, but a better way to connect terminals would be a start.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NlEB4tZcB3ydxLFNgIZdmQ", "review_id": "wFlrXZf1HdsQZDGnsFBVyw", "text": "I would like you to know this was a HORRIBLE experience & me and my family will NOT be returning.So we were in a lay over coming from Cancun then to SFO everything was fine until after we picked up our luggage to recheck it in.We noticed the two families from our flight going into the same area but before that we have to show our card with our family members name on it well the two families before us were able to go ahead but this man told us we have to go to the side to have a man re look through all our bags which made NO sense because we literally just picked them up and the families ahead of us were able to go so I brushed it off as if whatever but in the back of my head wondered why this man let those families go through with no problem?So we got to the last station were we believe the workers name was Perea?but we heard another man call him Alvin by the first name,talk about RUDE! He asked if we had food I said one piece of a hamburger left maybe like 2 inches and he yells \"IS IT PORK?!\"and I proceeded to say ,\"no I believe it is meat,you can take it if you'd like\" and he yells back at me, \"UH NO THIS IS NOT TRASH CAN\" & let me inform you this is in front of my family my mother,little sister,& grandmother so we just look at each other like OK?so he informs us to put our suitcases on the machine to have them go trough so we start out with my 70 year old grandmother who's bag weighs about 26 pounds this man yells at her!Saying\"DON'T THROW IT ON THERE\"now tell me how is my 70 year old grandmother going to throw a 26 pound bag?!so we proceeded to put ours and once again yells at us to not throw it,I'm not sure if this man needs a nap or a raise but he was scum and deff needs to be talked to. So that experience sucked so finally got our baggage re checked for our next flight now to head to the security/TSA department now let me say something really quick I am NOT racist I am Hispanic & most of my friends are Caucasian but how I was treated in the TSA department was HORRID! We got our Passports checked and were told to go through the security as is everyone else, well we were on one side,there was a group of Indian decent men in front of us,a Caucasian family behind us & in the booth next to us only Caucasian people.So we put our stuff through the machine next to a TSA machine & also a metal detector.I'd like to know  how come the Caucasian woman working sent the Caucasian group of people next to us all through the regular metal detector but had my whole family and the Indian men in front of us go through the TSA machine but as soon as I'm waiting for my turn in the TSA this woman let the cacusian people behind me just go through the metal detector!!!!!! I'd like to say that's some bullshit especially because all I was wearing was a tank top shorts and flip flops NO JEWELRY! What could it had hurt if I went through the regular detector!!!!This makes no sense to me and as soon as I walk out the TSA machine ANOTHER woman working there stops me and rechecks me with a hand metal detector!!!! are you shitting me?! My family just standing there looking at me like are you serious?! So this makes no sense to me and is just pushing me to make even a bigger uproar.So when she was done I proceeded to get my belongings and walk out but the flapping door wouldn't push open so I had to pull it towards me to get out and the woman YELLS,\"NO it's the other way PUSH IT!\"seriously if it worked the other way I would have I'm not an idiot it says PUSH but it wasn't exactly even on the sides so it wouldn't. Finally we had gotten out that area and proceeded to our Terminal where all the seats were taken up and 6 were taken up by a Caucasian man who felt the need to sleep across all the chairs we tried to wake him to move but nope nothing so we proceeded to tell the  woman working can you please have him move but did she do anything??oh OF COURSE NOT so we were left to sit on the ground!! Thank you! I have to say we were so disappointing we heard Arizona was disliked for some of their racial issues and also are being attacked by LULZSEC and the hacking of Arizona police but DAMN REALLY?No wonder it's so hott it is HELL.\np.s. They say they have free WIFI but it didn't work on my Iphone or Laptop.\n\n\n\nand for a update they called me to apologize & said it had nothing to do with my race,that maybe I WAS HAVING AN OFF DAY?!wow....I appreciate them actually calling back but the least they could of offered me a Starbucks gift card comeeeeeeeeeeeeee on.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LVixhkq6xMRr09dsPSqb4A", "review_id": "GTXoWus5dZIe44_OIYdVWg", "text": "My recommendation: Stay close to your gate because their loudspeakers aren't very...loud\n\nThey have Free WiFi!\n\nI've been to a lot of airports and PHX is definitely not one of my favorite.  Food, drink, and amenities at this airport are seriously lacking.  These are all important factors to consider when you have a delay or layover and want something decent to eat.  Stay away from eating in the sports bars in this airport.\n\nBut all of what I'm saying really probably doesn't really matter since who really has any choice in airport these days anyways!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PcvV8zVgwpez9s6I-3Dykw", "review_id": "U03S9M5DmlygAFtxuvRYqA", "text": "99% of people traveling the SAN-SJC/SFO route go directly or through LAX. I decided to be a bit adventurous and span my reach out into the desert to explore PHX, to which I have never been before. Sure it cost me 3 extra hours, but it also solidified the notion in my mind that PHX is a piece of shit. During my 2 hour layover, this is what I discovered:\n\n- For some reason, one satellite of Terminal A is close to empty, while the other side is barely navigable. \n\n- There is absolutely no good food options. All you have to choose from is your typical Burger King-style fast food and other chains that seem like a normal option but turn out to be just as bad and tasteless.\n\n- Everything is just so plain and boring. The walls are a nasty sandy color. The people walking through all have this monotone \"don't bother me\" look on their face, or maybe that's just what flying does to people these days. The carpets have no life in them, and neither do the employees. It's basically one big shithole.\n\n- Toilets are complete crap. If I move for just a slight second, that doesn't mean you have to flush everything down and spray water everywhere. That's just disgusting.\n\nAt least they have free Wi-Fi...", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9DzFV1OvNVabqEPnsi9EEg", "review_id": "S9_WU98zmZlDFg7h3_XGhw", "text": "Lots of construction going on here. But the traffic is never heavy so its ok. they have decent places to grab food and have cool trinquet shops for souvenirs . I come here cause I don't think there is a choice.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UCQNrwN4_hHHTWYa8cqe_Q", "review_id": "9j0fm3hYrT7GWkVauW6Eig", "text": "Love this place, only lived in the Phoenix area for a year and have already been here at least ten times. First, if you are picking up family. They have two cell parking lots! You can park there and wait for your guest to call you when they fly in. Then just do a drive by to pick them up! Very easy!! With the way security is now, there is no reason to park in the parking lot and come inside to wait for who ever you are picking up. TSA check point is not that bad at all when you are flying out. I love this place!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nuDOTj9N32dLEXV9C-ehvw", "review_id": "-Z-GbZerW3KT_KeusLtw6w", "text": "We recently flew to Denver from Phoenix and were very pleased with the efficency and friendliness of all the people working there. They made the whole process very easy and everything went smoothly thanks to their expertise. The Denver Airport had a lot more places to eat but they were very rude there. Yay, Phoenix, for doing such a great job!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eL-pnXODdyMwABMmLOrwKA", "review_id": "1VyWz57zFW-vpjJLanj63A", "text": "Phoenix is one of the nicer airports that I have visited. I love the large area of restaurants and shopping to pass the time. The airport is very clean as well. No worries at this airport!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VFL4LY37bEvyDPobGoxvXg", "review_id": "52e_cBeA2f7PyWmCUgIlxg", "text": "I have been in only about six or seven airports, but this one definitely stands out in my memory as being the nicest.  Due to a missed connection, I had to spend a good 11 hours in this airport on standby for a red-eye to Charlotte, NC.  And while spending that much time in an airport is never fun, if it had to happen, I'm glad it happened here.  There are a lot of options for food.  The lighting is bright and cheery (as opposed to the dismal airport we landed at in Charlotte), and there was free wireless internet (always a major plus for me).  And it was clean!  I never thought I would care about the cleanliness of an airport, but once you have to spend half a day in one, it definitely starts to matter.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "2lFL7UtU5E_njKRU9DxiaA", "review_id": "tVLMDY2JFuSyO_bhUGf9JQ", "text": "It's a pretty airport. But it's pretty spread out. Maybe it's just the US Airways gates or something ... I don't like how both times I went through here on my connecting flights I had the walk of justice to get from one gate to another on the same airline, 1.5 hours apart. I don't even have that problem at ATL.\n\nAlso - I can never hear when their employees speak over the loud speaker. It's supposed to be LOUD isn't it? I always stop and think, \"are they talking to me?\" You never know what they are saying.\n\nI haven't had a problem with any delays or cancellations or anything. I just don't like the layout.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "NvDR3SPVPXrDB_dbKuGoWA", "review_id": "FeUMlJBya1jRsy7hQ2uaXA", "text": "Easy airport to get to get to and navigate thru security, parking, your gate, etc, although the food selection is rather sparse once you get past security.\n\n The security lines are virtually non-existent, except for that morning after the Auburn National Championship game. Funny - I don't remember who they played, do you ever remember the loser of a title game? Anyways, the lines were practically out the door that morning.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O1hiiDm1d-iT5aVcPKzTtw", "review_id": "9M8DEGvkAAhYc1xMgVhAfw", "text": "small, plenty of escalators and elevators, security lines are short.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AOi9fOFx1ILx6qVZF-VYZw", "review_id": "6DtPTKTcnPG8_bxHC7QHhA", "text": "Plenty of places to eat but this airport is massive!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Qd-P2tvxRgESLij1HoQ8Xw", "review_id": "7FinVr97Xx8BPy_fv99xWw", "text": "i have only been to this airport for layovers between New Orleans and San Jose. There are some positive aesthetic things going on here at the airport. It's definitely got it's intriguing points. \n\nBut practicality-wise, not as great. I've had to run from one terminal to a few over to catch a flight for a layover. each \"terminal\" is really small, with about 12 gates each. So be prepared to run to catch your flight if need be.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "WgK7kyLUxZDqQSyARTpPuw", "review_id": "Ih9mYayRbeqxeDcyPesbEw", "text": "Decent airport.  Relatively clean.  Southwest is terminals are easy to get to.  No security lines.  If you're not used to the heat though, this is truly... the gateway to hell.\n\nWhat makes this airport a win?  Thundarr the Barbarian reruns in the kids area next to my gate.  I almost missed boarding zoning out this this ish.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "10w2lxkgOsmequYYvOa1ig", "review_id": "vzePPt1XIFYWXDPg36qK-A", "text": "Day 037/365\nYelp Challenge 2011\n\nI ate a delicious black bean/two cheese/no lard burrito at the Blue Burrito Grille, located near gate A20, in the US Airway wing.  The lemonade was also bottomless (\"immediate refills only\" said their sign, didn't specify how long \"immediate\" really was).  There's also two CPK take out locations, along with a TCBY, and a Burger King, all in the same one area.  I haven't had TCBY since college.\n\nI emailed Levi in Tucson and let him know that I was just passing through AZ.  I've never been to the actual towns of Phoenix or Tuscon.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VqSCQCva71Q-ZVcMsYfQuw", "review_id": "qyO3TKPB1suIuG18w5poZA", "text": "SkyHarbor seems to be cleaning up its act. The TSA lines are shorter and more are open than I remember from the past. I like the free wifi and the restaurant and shop choices are good. \n\nThis is still a super busy airport, especially on SouthWest.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "8dbRf1UsWp2ktXHZ6Zv06w", "review_id": "xnQLdF68Kd6dNpvIFvWU4A", "text": "I travel a lot! And I have to say Phoenix Sky Harbor is my fav airport so far!  Never any issues with getting to where I need to go or coming back.  Always look forward to the next I have to travel on through!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l_sARAmNLq7CAHVCCkRlCA", "review_id": "waCK6vQdOASaxoqlb6SwSA", "text": "Don't believe your flight attendant when they say your connection gate is \"just in the next hall over, don't worry, it's not a whole different terminal, you have plenty of time to catch it.\" Bah! The fail to mention you have to get off the plane, go alll the way to the end of your terminal, then cross the hallways connecting your terminal to the next, and go alll they way down the next lettered terminal. \n\nOn your way on and off the planes it is hot as heck, but I guess we have to blame phoenix for that, not the airport themselves.\n\nPoor food selection, especially when you are limited to the one cart directly next to your gate since they are already halfway done boarding.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dXRrb0Df_c_HhfB0C6_GoQ", "review_id": "q11lYivUZazp4_LekSR2jw", "text": "Sky Harbor is a good airport.\nYou can get in and out quickly. Plenty of taxis available. The airport is really close to Phoenix and all Phoenix suburbs.\n\nThe food options are great but go before security as the quality and quantity both go down after the scanner.\n\nYou can go through security with an electronic boarding pass on your cell phone no need for printing.\n\nThe new body scanners are used. TSA is still figuring out how to optimize the flow of passengers as they use the old and new scanners in parallel.\nTSA picks randomly who will go through the new scanner. The bottom line is that you could by-pass the new scanner and jump in front of the people waiting in the new scanner. However you still have to wait for your luggage to go through X-rays. no time saving.\n\nThe smell around gates B9-14 was terrible and it was early in the morning.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "ZTsL1ok2dg31eyK1kqZdlQ", "text": "I've flown out of this airport for quite a while now, since I have lived in Phoenix for several years, and I have to say, its quite a nice airport.  Sky Harbor has three Terminals, (terminal 2, 3 and 4) but it seems that most people fly out of Terminal 3 and 4...well, at least I have.  Plus, since I've had several family members and friends come in and out, I've had really positive experiences picking them up as well.\n\nMy most recent visit was to Terminal 3, and it was really fun and easy getting in and out of here. I was dropped off by a friend, went inside and checked my luggage.  Security was easy, and off to my flight I went.  Plenty of places to eat and hang out in here, plus you get free wifi at the airport!  I hate running down my battery, so I try to plug it in when and where I can.  More challanging to find a plug if the airports busy, but its big enough to find one if you really scour.\n\nI also like that theres plenty of places to eat in AND out of the security area.  Makes waiting for a flight much easier, because if I want a cup of coffee, bagel, or something more substantial, I don't have to go through security to get it.  I've taken a few friends to the airport, parked the car, and gone in and had a quick bite to eat with them before their flight takes off.  I've also helped my mom navigate this place as well for when she gets into town so she knows where shes going.  My dad? not so much.  He prefers to navigate his own way.  LOL.\n\nThere's also rental car counters in here as well, who will help you get into a vehicle when you arrive.  love it!\n\nBaggage claim here is quick.  I mean, its FAST.  Be prepared to get off your flight and go directly to get your bags, otherwise your gonna be late getting them!  Also, there's plenty of ground transportation here, so you can grab a taxi, super shuttle or what not to get a ride home in case you do not have one.  \n\nEven though I have never used it, there's also plenty of on and off site parking here as well.  Off site is obviously cheaper, and most of the spots have coupons along with regular shuttles to and from the lots to the terminals.  I also like how the light rail connects to Sky Harbor as well.\n\nLove you sky harbor, keep up the good work!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Dq413rTVVKrevhRPVbG4Ig", "review_id": "fFqmVTfekYQer5K2GrCdtw", "text": "I like this airport, it's huge. I usually dislike oversized hubs but I like Phoenix. It's layout is friendly and organized, the long, flat, escalators make you feel like your super-human-power-walking, love it.\n\nIt has a ton of shopping and good bars. I think there is 11 jewelry stores in the airport alone, which would suck if it were anywhere else, but when your in Arizona your in the Mecca of awesome craft jewelry masters from all the local Native American tribes. That do amazing turquoise and silver work. \n\nHighly airconditioned so bring your hoodie. Barfly is a decent bar for a cold cocktail.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KwUOJ2v_2SNZonrdLw1gLg", "review_id": "qti4CFB_1RhSI6mr1-a1qQ", "text": "I travel through here about twice a year and I find that it is usually a very quick check in and exit.  The hotels I stay at offer complimentary shuttle service that is usually able to pick you up in under 15 minutes and take you back for your departing flight.  The eating and drinking venues available in the concourse areas leave a lot to be desired but are better than some other airports I've been through.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "u-IdKmC7u9AFlypEPi_16g", "review_id": "VZ_yMxYiVh_gV7JDhu3u8A", "text": "Easy to get to and from where i need to go i travel to NY very frequently and staff are way cool", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZNIxRh-iCCynnUk5PFHJnw", "review_id": "zHDWLM2Z5zp-8zwb8CV02g", "text": "Indeed, internet is free at this airport. I flew US Airways today and this place was really packed, so packed that there was not really anywhere to sit. Food choices within the US Airways terminal was lackluster and so was everything in general. It looks like this terminal needs a makeover, pronto!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f2l2Trs6c0DbWGMMllmJHg", "review_id": "mK59asUpiok7HEZYFdvA6w", "text": "Free internet, clean and friendly people with tons of places to eat and shop.  It's seriously like a mall!  Huge and spread out so you might end up walking quite a way for a connecting flight, however, the amenities make you forget about the walk.  Plus you might need it after a meal here.  Oh yeah did I forget to mention free internet?!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6ozx6hpmUQ9MZrWQqf7u1g", "review_id": "hz_NMvYkUa3Pb6R0kCoonQ", "text": "Damn that's a big ass airport.  Not as crazy spread out as, like Minneapolis, but still pretty large.  Fortunately, plenty of moving walkways to get you around.\n\nCouldn't find any decent sit down restaurants, but they have some nice fast food style places for hot dogs and cinnabons and such.\n\nOnly flown in and out of here a few times but haven't had any delayed flights like those that plague other airports (SFO, ATL).\n\nCongrats to Arizona for having a good airport despite being racist!!!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ygda3eaZvqGTguTJLTZp5A", "review_id": "WGu_CRNoKrpLrrfBXHGbqA", "text": "One of the better airports I've been to. It's never busy traffic wise. easy to get dropped off, and easy to pick people up. The directions make sense, it's easy to loop around, and the officer people don't scream at you to keep moving.\n\nThere are a good amount of restaurants and shops in all the terminals and there is free WiFi everywhere. The only downfall is that the people who come in and out of this airport are...older...and security takes way longer than it should. I'm not going to knock a star off for that cause it's not the airports fault...but would it be illegal to have different lines for the senior citizens?!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cxTh9xxqbs-m8Paq6jAumg", "review_id": "fDfQ4j25tG7MfIoYXKrGHQ", "text": "As long as I'm flying out of Terminal 4, I will cry no more.\n\nOk, horrible attempt at rhyming but whatevs, I've always enjoyed flying in and out of here when I lived in Phoenix and now while visiting. However, only if it's terminal 4 since it's the biggest terminal with the most action going on. They've done a lot of renovations in the shopping area with new restaurants, a brighter appearance and such. However, my main gripe is that the restaurants could stay open later. I usually take the red eye home and if I want to grab something to eat right before, I'm SOL.Also, I could start with the annoyance that is the never ending construction at the airport but let's just not go there (on a brighter note they are getting the train line here in the next two years--faster access to the east valley!)\n\nIf you're not in too much of a hurry, try lounging in their wicker furniture before you go through security--very comfy!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y7sq26EXGz7XG7DSo8TOuQ", "review_id": "D8gkYlQc8AqyrYhg0X4mCg", "text": "I've never really had a problem at Sky Harbor. It's always been quick and easy. Airport is generally clean as well.\n\nPS - I hate the TSA and their feel-you-up searches.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Kqvfep2mxS10S50FbVDi4Q", "review_id": "n5N8cGMRL4csKQI2l86wLw", "text": "Three stars if I'm departing and have to go through TSA in Terminal 4.  Four stars if I'm arriving because it means I'm home!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0GbvM6-bHZ3drBx2SMjJUw", "review_id": "UgQsYRoh4q-Qn2JnDhhlqA", "text": "Here 100+/year.  Hellhole. Overcrowded, and not one but TWO police killings inside gate areas (passed TSA) in recent years.  Sunburnt rednecks abound. Post-security dining options dismal; gate areas too small for current traffic.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "5lq4LkrviYgQ4LJNsBYHcA", "review_id": "yEAXChnljYLJSNf57qXdlA", "text": "Efficient, simple to get to, and centrally located.  Great non-stops to pretty much everywhere I need to go.  If I end up moving to Phoenix I've no doubt we will be friends (and your free wi-fi and lightrail access don't hurt that relationship one bit.)", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EQZjeyvQRe0xnEYcV_eK0A", "review_id": "KIvi2dEro605RJqCJrW6LQ", "text": "I have been to a lot of airports and have been to Sky Harbor probably a hundred times. It's a great airport to get in and out of but I can see how it would be a little confusing your first time. Security is always quick and easy and I have never been sexually assaulted by a TSA agent... yet.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4KDmpIvVn6D6qKiXZBep_A", "review_id": "f5lVGgSYAxB7TZsAhOE6Vw", "text": "Make sure you leave AMPLE time to get to and from the airport. The rental car facility is literally miles from the actual airport. One of the furthest I've been to.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OqriRyhY11sPkfFYQsn97g", "review_id": "t9hFIEc35ycn8dqLcfDJcA", "text": "I love Sky Harbor.  The staff is friendly.  It's VERY Clean, plenty of dining/shopping options inside and out of security.  Security is INCREDIBLY fast considering sometimes the flow of traffic can be rather substantial.  There's always employees around to assist and they do so with a smile. An airport cannot be any better than this.  You can only pray to be as good.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "kffxYQVQsEpF1DVlQlcGCg", "review_id": "0ytdxWZCv6AcF5Q-iG0qqg", "text": "Phoenix Sky Harbor, is well located in the middle of all the Valley citys. Parking, However is very exspensive. But, what can you do??     It is a large airport with a lot going on. At least one moving sidewalk to always broken which makes things a little harder to get around.     (Terminal 4) There is free Wi- fi and a few really over priced shops and places to eat. Other than that it is a great place to get from point A to point B.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z7PkDGuW38Evhw3uVEfT0w", "review_id": "O67YJygNyzYQGUqATIG_ew", "text": "Nice clean airport with lots of places to shop and lots of food options.  Terminal 4 is nice.\n\nTwo things:  \n\n1.  The marathon walk from the Southwest ticket counter to the D gates...good God, they need a tram or moving walkway.\n\n2.  The Security bag screening machines are old and tiny; my bag got stuck; it's NEVER been a problem at any other airport I've been through (SMF, LAS, SNA, ONT, SAN, BUR, SEA, LAX...)\n\nOh, and if you rent a car, be sure to allow extra time because the shuttle ride to/from the airport itself is at least 10 minutes.  But it's a nice rental car area...", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l9hGLr4c0hUnpyVhqTOKOA", "review_id": "nkA081nyULDffAKSfrEERQ", "text": "Excellent, fast and friendly.  Clean restrooms and easy to navigate", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JxKHfSiUsCl0djbv1x7uWw", "review_id": "TUdNIHEBap-iPrxhecbfjw", "text": "I cant believe the size of this airport! \n\nFor the short time was there (changing planes) I did notice that for all the traffic that was going through this place, it was kept amazingly clean. Plus there is also a huge variety of food to choose from. So yeah, if you fly all over the place you could do soooooo much worse as far as airports go. \n\nARE YOU LISTENING LAX!?", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5MvIg39L6FmBrGZG5C2jjA", "review_id": "ZUiJ0BowvKLbzxuGIJvAQA", "text": "PHX, my old friend. You are a friendly stop between where I've been to where I'm going. US Airways, which lands here, has got me through some tough times. It's comforting to know that if I cannot fly out, it's only an eight hour drive to home. At the gate I landed at, there was a Starbucks and a Quizno's. This airport also boasts free wifi.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NdkFQP7J0KjG9g41t1v_uQ", "review_id": "0-Kun-tjoEh1DV0rXZ7iOQ", "text": "I don't have much to say about the Phoenix airport. I was here for a total of two hours split between two layovers STL-LAX, and I didn't explore much beyond the A gates in the low numbers. But there's one reason and one reason only that I'm giving this place more than the standard A-OK rating for an airport.\n\nAre you ready for this?\n\nThere's a photo of Bono. A large photo. A mural, really. It's part of a tiny bar, but it's right next door to a Pizza Hut. And it makes me laugh and grin like you wouldn't believe. Bono found what he was looking for in Phoenix.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "I0YYbQJCYlCI9562brPbpg", "review_id": "U9vaDNXbzrpAYL1xq1pJmA", "text": "For layovers this is a decent airport, but if you're staying in the Phoenix area, well that's a different story.  \n\nI was in town for a family reunion and a 50th wedding anniversary.  I prepaid for a car rental at Budget.  Getting out of the gate and through baggage was easy enough.  But getting to the car rental area was a different story.  All of the rental businesses are located in one building about 3 miles from the airport.\n\nShuttles run every few minutes but may be packed by the time it gets to your terminal.  I traveled with 10 relatives so we basically took over the entire shuttle.\n\nComing back to the airport was a big hassle.  Luckily we arrived 2 hours before our flight.  We barely made our gate on time.  The reason for the delay was the ridiculously long line at Security Checkpoint C.  Our wait was intense and you could see frustration on nearly every passenger's face.  30 minutes is a long time to to be stuck in a line.\n\nNo one seemed to care about the line though, so I'm assuming that it was business as usual.  If you're staying in the Phoenix area make sure you give yourself at least 30 minutes to get through the security checkpoint.\n\nOr you'll miss your flight...", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ATTZIoznhbRhmrwjubid3Q", "review_id": "XHewJnjNM_jTyDAUo3KXlw", "text": "VERY SLOW SECURITY CHECKPOINT\n\nThis airport has the worst baggage security checkpoint. Lines are inefficiently placed. X-ray watchers are overly cautious. Baggage check police when called up takes minutes to show up. Not only are they slow but they also seem to deliberately slow everybody down.\n\nOut of many many long waits at security over the last year, today, I encountered security slowness on my own baggage check. I did not take my computer off my bag since it does not have a magnetic drive. Computers without magnetic drive are supposed to be fine within bag since they don't affect X-Rays. However, security watcher was overly cautious so he called the police for \"bag check\". Police guys didn't show up for 10 minutes. Then they finally show up and say I simply needed to take the computer out and run it again The security watcher person could tell me to take the computer out which he didn't have to and I wouldn't miss my flight, neither would other people need to wait. There was also another 10 minutes wait for another passenger god knows why.\n\nThey also force everyone to go through this backscatter X-rays. I don't know what it is and not sure how safe but it doesn't look like we have an option.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "uvxM4Q5d8yKGf8VH37wr1Q", "review_id": "b8R_JY-C052yZlr-duLYOw", "text": "Hey, at least this airport gives out free Wi-Fi. This place can be be confusing for a very small airport. To get from one terminal to the next will require some sort of calculus to find the area under the curve.\n\nThey do have free shuttles to the car rental spots. And the car rental terminal looks like an airport by itself. Looks super modern and everything.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PShy2RYNadDUhJf4ErOJ7w", "review_id": "uNxZAFp2Tpf3qVhTujMBYA", "text": "Love the free wi-fi and the fly by lanes in terminal 4.\nI'll probably bump up my review once all the new food choices get in!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kd-ae-oRbruYpslnSO6A7g", "review_id": "ogEXmyn_F-dJupNE64Xx9A", "text": "Terminal 2 is very basic and public wifi is a nofi. But I suppose it's not a major united hub, so I wouldn't expect their terminal to be top notch. However, who ever came up with the rental car facility solution should be buried in the middle of the Arizona desert! Not only is it way away from the terminals, it takes forever to get to when dropping the car off!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 7, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "qhooXf7Uh8NP3mX6YG3Drw", "review_id": "BXGHRN5MYGKujhOQVJhswg", "text": "Probably one of the cleanest airports I have been in, and I have been in a lot of them.\n\nOne of the first things I noticed as we exited our flight was the huge banner in the center of the airport that said \"FREE WIFI HERE\". Now that is kick ass! (you listening Atlanta airport which charges you for it?)\n\nSeems like a lot of decent spots to grab a bite to eat, shop, and take care of business while waiting for a flight. Clean bathrooms. Good signage and easy to find baggage claim area. Luggage came out quickly and shuttle buses to the car rental area is clearly marked. The whole place is spotless and has a fun decor for an airport. Nice people working here too. \n\nCool lobby area with an old fashioned propeller plane hanging from the ceiling descending into a canyon. Very Disney-like scene as even the walls were made to look like stone around it. Definitely one of the better airports I have flown to. Everything just seemed so effortless here.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FgauKBp6w-_8hOY1CRYMoA", "review_id": "zBrz4UueVtnuYJVZQ_67Tg", "text": "Straight forward to get in and get out of the airport. The airport seems to be constantly updating certain areas each time I stop by!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zv0xza_2RteC7J7Mj7-FtA", "review_id": "w314AtdQ8mOmWiz37bI5BQ", "text": "i don't know what this airport has such a low rating...  i've been to a variety of airports around the country and this has to be one of the cleanest and most organized ones!  the only downfall i see is they need a few more signs to direct people to the correct shuttle areas...  we had a hard time finding the rental car shuttle.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "3uvenNn_QjmGNyU4f4T9uw", "review_id": "_k-jBRQ3CHHGQoVIivMOmQ", "text": "Takes \"sprawl\" to a whole new level.  By the time we walked all the way to our \"in terminal\" rental car, I had lost 5 pounds.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ly45Wqkmnevs-YCBMQQgaQ", "review_id": "0Kdht6qr5-VQC5haEBWmvA", "text": "Pros: cheap flights, its relatively clean and has a lot of flights, plenty of restaurants and shops well served by ground transit and public transportation, and parts (specifically the southwest terminal gates, the terminal 3 atrium, and the rental car center) have some interesting art and architecture.\n\nCons: Overall the decor  and architecture is quite dull, most of the terminal looks and feels really old, its difficult to get around if you don't know exactly where you are going, security lines can some tines be long, restaurant and shopping options are minimal, no restaurants open for late flights, restrooms can be dirty at times, and it is usually very crowded, and the air conditioning doesn't work that well in the summer here when it is really busy. Flights are almost always delayed, since there are only 2 runways, and bad scheduling with departures and arrivals. They need another runway to really be effective.\n\nHaven't experienced parking yet, but it is far more expensive than in Tucson, and coming from Tucson, I usually either get dropped off by a friend or just take the greyhound, from which it is a very short bus ride to the airport. They should however work on improving the connectivity between the greyhound system and the overall airport system, since they are less than a mile apart.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LdhwY7eudLlx1KFQQe9GwA", "review_id": "jJ9ca6Uat1k60F8v9rMMQA", "text": "Phoenix Sky Harbor is fine inside as far as airports go. Crappy, overpriced food options, the Hudson News, outdated carpeting...The usual. Apparently there are good restaurants in some terminals, but I've never seen them. I have typically traveled at off peak times of day, so my time going through security isn't too bad. I've yet to get patted down or searched, so it's been OK from that standpoint. \n\nMy big beef with Sky Harbor is the drop off/pick up situation...It's a complete cluster. It's giant, and quite confusing. If you're new to the area and need to get to the airport and pick someone up, good luck. \n\nIt's right in the middle of the city so it's convenient to get to, but not convenient at all to navigate. If I'm ever lucky enough to fly into or out of a terminal with the great food I keep hearing about, maybe I'll update my review.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8dRphQ8Mw9MvDLvgQiLbhg", "review_id": "Etr7PIPUpfjFESb4xdeNnA", "text": "Reading some of the reviews for this airport, mine is definitely different because I never have a good experience here, especially this past weekend. What erked me the most was that the bathrooms were dirty, felt like it hasn't been cleaned for days. And it wasn't just me, other travelers passed by the stalls and just left the bathroom, even trying to go to the other restrooms, it was the same thing. And I'm not sure what side of the airport it is, but there are no outlets to charge your phone or other electronic devices, which really was annoying. If you're laying over in Phoenix, just beware that you might have to hike to your other gate and when you walk through the other terminals, be sure to watch out for the carts that give rides to people, they might just run you over.\nThe rental car place is a separate building and it was nice because it was all in one facility, but the buses to transport travelers gets full pretty fast, especially if there are families, so just make sure to lineup.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hFoCstZ8DatlVmmkO_e4Ug", "review_id": "QqHCVUAt2fY9W_m5NJdleQ", "text": "This is ridiculous, but every time I come to this particular airport, I feel compelled to buy something from the souvenir shops. I don't do this at any other airport, just this one. Maybe it's because someone told me that it is supposedly ranked as one of the prettiest airports at night?\n\nWhat makes an airport pretty at night? I've only been here during the day, and I cringe every time because it means I'm in Phoenix. And sorry to say it, but who wants to go to Phoenix, unless you have family here. It's hot, flat, and a quiet town. Or maybe I just haven't been to all the right places. yet.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6JG_o0l1ZTFR1Igk3f5GKw", "review_id": "GbcxYvPYIcG61fu0PBeXgA", "text": "Always a great experience at Phoenix Skyharbor ... food is great and well people are people especially in an airport. Overall i'm  pleasantly satisfied with this Airport.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nr5-g3HCSidJ9fBoAP39jA", "review_id": "hIeCKeZcOumpJbm5aVJA0w", "text": "This is a better than average airport. Beware of the wacky rental car setup as you will need an additional 45 minutes to take a bus to get a car. Definitely not optimal, but the airport itself is nice. The ridiculously short security line literally saved my night as I almost missed the last flight of the night. The crappy notification of what terminal is what drop off from the rental car shuttle was very much an issue.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "55GXsFLH4QYnTQqiijBtxA", "review_id": "a09GQlta2IXcO-ZQz82GVw", "text": "Well when you fly from San Luis Obispo, CA to anywhere, your choices are limited. So You end up on US Airways to Phoenix, which is their hub. So I middle up there (as it is neither the end of the beginning of my trips) a lot. The Airport has lots of mini art galleries and great internet, and the book stores do me right, and the food choices are good for an airport. What this means is all my layovers work out just fine and Sky Harbor has taken care of me well! Thanks Sky Harbor.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_yRFvFXlQOAjH37--8Vk5w", "review_id": "QGT0CK59GEFqRCXIOGIFVA", "text": "This company was \"no hassle\" and we even left spending $10 less than estimate!  The front desk gentleman was very nice and thorough.  I recommend this car rental. It was my first time using them and the price was great and the car was perfect!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SNcO_V3sxu-2CrVGWjsFDg", "review_id": "GoTF3viKafAAXYrcytEZgA", "text": "Airport was very clean and has the nice and funniest employees I have ever dealt with. They were so helpful and even made funny jokes to brighten my day. Hope I have another connecting flight here in the future, would enjoy passing thru again.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T3OqI85mcQe8cBT0nEffsw", "review_id": "oDyemLdCZ_jKogNGWdO6oQ", "text": "This airport is huge!  Just getting out of this airport is unbearable, but I will say this, getting through security to get to your gate is pretty quick!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6ms7fAY1vyKz1Zw89YCFaQ", "review_id": "vIta4OAKuNZom_JUuRql7w", "text": "one of the better airports.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VhI6xyylcAxi0wOy2HOX3w", "review_id": "GmTjYVTw7piH-jGQ-GDdHQ", "text": "Phoenix Sky Harbor is well dominated by US Airways as their main hub in the west. I wasn't here flying US, instead I was on a rather inexpensive United Airlines itinerary. As such, we were relegated to the much smaller Terminal 2. I didn't see much of it as I arrived, busy looking for the way to the rental cars. For the return, I was out of Gate C, which is a warehouse style that serves multiple flights. I was also very late so all I saw was that stuff was mostly closed as I tried rushing through security.\n\nOn the subject of security, Terminal 2 has the backscatter machines and I'm not interested in receiving any more radiation than I already do. My TSO (Transportation Security Officer) was friendly enough as he patted me down and violated my rights.\n\nPHX does not have the rental car vendors attached to the terminal. Instead, you get to take a ten minute shuttle bus ride to the rental car pavilion where they are all represented. It's well off airport, so don't let them lead you into thinking it's close. When you're late for your flight, you really don't want to have to wait FIFTEEN MINUTES for a Terminal 2 shuttle bus while three Terminal 4 buses come and go. Then it's ten minutes to the terminal. This is convenience? I don't think so.\n\nThere are alternatives - if you want zero customer service, you can try flying Spirit into the nearby Phoenix-Mesa airport.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oJemHCiaTaFJhCGYA9F1qA", "review_id": "zNsewzw3qfKYqxwzYQXBjA", "text": "You know - I made my plane but the services here are lame.  The obligatory magazines & snacks shop is here.  A crappy eatery here and there.  A fancy gift shop where you can buy a $400 Navajo made Bolo Tie.  Fortunately there's WiFi so you can spend your time at the terminal surfing the Internets.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IcBwrL0HpO223U1zFgY45A", "review_id": "maKMhWJP5IREIR0bat24YQ", "text": "I've never really had an opinion about an airport, but Sky Harbor changed that.  I arrived at terminal 2, which had no signage about which airlines are in which terminals, like every other airport I've been in.  Having only 30 minutes to catch a connecting flight, I burned 5 minutes trying to figure out where to go!\n\nA TSA agent told me I needed to leave  the terminal, exit security, get on a shuttle to transfer to terminal 3. After getting to terminal 3, again no signage directing to gates.  I also had no boarding pass, so I'd have to find a check in window.  Another TSA agent directed me where to go.  Here's where it gets really fun.  After getting off the shuttle, you go in the door, go up the escalators to the second level, then go around the corner to find the elevators to go down one level to the ticket counters.  Yeah, I couldn't believe it either.\n\nNeedless to say with all that, I missed my flight.  \n\nGoing back through the security checkpoint was slow slow slow as well.  \n\nIn the future, I will either try to avoid this airport or make sure that the flights are within the same terminal.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pprq_7lgBT-WDFGPQe1a_w", "review_id": "4FH5DXH7Mdfm3ZaZhf-sug", "text": "It is a nice large airport with many amenities while waiting for your flight or to pick someone up", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gYQJCk9GyYiOfy1v8LOOAQ", "review_id": "rtk3JUK1QkdC0XYKr3szGA", "text": "It's an airport.  How do you review an airport?  Do I give them 4 stars? 5?  3?  I don't know, so since I didn't walk out of that airport commenting on it's sheer beauty, I'll give it a 3.  McCarron in Vegas, I'll give a 4.  So there's your comparison.  Honolulu International, I'll give a 3 as well.  \n\nDirectional signage: pretty basic and coming from someone who has pretty good sense of direction, I'm not saying \"wow, I'm so blown away by this airport's signage that I don't have to use my internal gsp system\".  I mean, there are signs, you follow the signs, sometimes you forget to look at the signs, and you get lost.  So, look at the signs and follow them.\n\nShops/Restaurants: they are there.  It's an airport for Pete's sake.  Eat before or after if you don't want to pay an arm and a leg for airport food.\n\nOur bags came quick, but I'll attribute that to the fact that it was an empty flight, and Southwest may just have really good bag handlers.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ds-DFKb1rF9l7aq4OaJUpg", "review_id": "xr7cCjw1ilmXPCLAp0hIaA", "text": "I had a two hour layover in this airport so I had some time to explore.  I would have to say this isn't the best airport in the world, but it is not the worst.  It is definitely better than having to wait in the Vegas airport.  \n\nThe food choices are pretty meager in this place.  Nothing really stood out.  Wendys, Pizza Hut, TBCY, Starbucks and a couple of sit down places were what really stood out.  The bathrooms were at least clean though.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6ZXbTu3isjKoD42_iKOhqA", "review_id": "nBxRn1VSAAvK3_0BKYoGPA", "text": "I have spent many an hour at this airport and it is a decent airport.  Spent most of my time in Terminal 4, so that's the only one I feel comfortable reviewing.  Easy to get around, moving sidewalks, mostly enough seating, except at the end of the terminal where four gates are all together, then it's just a big clusterf___.  \n\nCrappy food though.  Nothing at all spectacular and some things are horrible.  Hope to be back soon, we love to travel.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-JLiC5WLQIu2usjYTNmS2w", "review_id": "hboUtOhV48dhIvqQ4GUn5g", "text": "Review based only on a short layover but here we go. I'm only here for about an hour but this section of the airport seems old and could use some renovation. On the plus side there is a decent looking mexican restaurant/tequila bar across from my gate and I'd check it out if I had more time. The negative aspect to that I'm not too certain I want some guy next to me on the plane to have just gorged on a giant Mexican lunch. There is also a TCBY, Cinnabon, California Pizza Kitchen, and a fast food burrito place so they have decent food options. \n\nThe free Wi-FI is always a good thing and also, there is a guy at my gate sporting one of the greatest mullets I have ever seen.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OMgRoEbDNA9jXAMda6B2xw", "review_id": "uGKkB3dCOdVXgarlnbuoJQ", "text": "I was only in Phoenix for about 14 hours, but many of those hours were spent at PHX thanks to a super delayed flight.\n\nThis airport is massive, but it's easy to navigate.\n\nFREE WIFI! It's not very fast, but free is just fine when you're being held hostage by US Airways' incompetence.\n\nThe whole rental car shuttle system is brilliant. More airports should do this. BRILLIANT.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tWQm3X0Dfkwo2BJP7puepA", "review_id": "3uKKmXXcsZCPiolM7t5GlQ", "text": "I'd have to say this is one of my favorite airports to connect though.  I've never been delayed and the food selection during layovers is decent - I recommend the burrito place. I enjoy the free wifi a lot too.\n\nThere is a shuttle that goes to the metro that will take your downtown.  It's easy to use and cheap.  I highly recommend it.\n\nThat being said, when you are flying out of PHX - give yourself LOTS of time if you have a rental car to return.  Like 2 hours to park the car at the rental place, get on the shuttle, and get over to the terminal.  I didn't give myself enough time and missed the cut off for my flight by like ten minutes and wound up with a PHX-LAS-CLT-IND red eye instead of my PHX-IND flight that I was supposed to be on. i'm still bitter about it.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r3diS8VPXKbRCsrbPtXFkA", "review_id": "wqwDzo3KP8eF926E04G2tQ", "text": "Decent airport and they have Carvel!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VmSu_iyL14MAIUuiuEOz-g", "review_id": "AaTzUP6_8E_rcyhgvbcVtQ", "text": "As a US Air guy with status I was expecting a lot more from this airport after not having visited for eight years.  It's not a dump but compared to the other US Air hub, Charlotte, it's a dump. \n\nThe food is meh, the terminal layout is meh.\n\nIt's easy to get to from downtown and Scottsdale which is a plus.\n\nThe rental car facility requires a bus transfer but it's pretty quick.\n\nMaybe there's magic in terminals one and two but three and four are horribly average with minimal places to plug in electronics and the bathrooms are straight from 1981.  bleh", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-Do-a2vqE9EoXtnV-TZEBg", "review_id": "LwL3cZMGlDJTFDbAp-0VMQ", "text": "PHX is one of the better airport experiences. C'mon people, we're not talking about a ritzy resort or spa, we're talking about an airport! And when it comes to airports, PHX ranks pretty strongly in my book. Sure, delays are the worst, but PHX is a pretty darn reliable place to fly.\n\nThe food is good -- shout-out to El Bravo -- and the airport is super reliable (probably single most important criterion if you ask me). It's clean, relatively new (at least T4 is), and generally very fast. If I have to hang out for a couple hours in an airport, PHX is on my top 10 list of \"pleasant airports\" (sounds like an idiom!).\n\nOverall, great airport!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "4E_nPWw89FLFHdNsEgMH-g", "review_id": "FSnZzwd4gwN4ludfe7TNPA", "text": "I am actually here way too much at the beginning and middle part of the year. Always off to somewhere. I don't really have too many complaints except that it always smells funny, like they need some glade air fresheners or something. Security lines can be hit or miss depending on what time you go but for the most part, it is a pretty decent airport. I mean the best part, besides getting to your destination is the people watching. I swear the things I have seen and heard could make for a funny sitcom or book someday.. hmmmm...", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6HemCgLLJMhuaKmfjwxnkA", "review_id": "I0U4MQTiSNdGmpYoNcrimg", "text": "Bleh.  This isn't one of the better airports to fly into or depart from.  Not only is the interior in a serious need of a remodel, the eatery options are limited (with the exception of Terminal 4).  Couple that with the seasonal threat of thunderstorms and it adds up to an airport I try to avoid.  \n\nThe most craptastic feature of this airport is the \"U\" shape of Terminal 4, with no direct connection between the A and D gates.  This isn't a big deal for people that connect on U.S. Air and Southwest since the airlines are clustered by carrier in the same or nearby gates, but if you have a multi-carrier trip (U.S. Air/Southwest combo for instance), have fun walking 20 minutes from the A to D gates.\n\nIf Phoenix is your destination, note that the off-site rental car counter takes 15-20 minutes to get to with the shuttle bus.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Up75EsxMwvYnHSxUrlDxeA", "review_id": "D1_u2g38qZ0RxjkhDTMgFg", "text": "Spacious, clean airport with a nice smooth transportation system between the different parts; free Wifi is a bonus!   Not that many plugs which is a shame for an airport anymore.  Been here several times and don't recall it getting plugged up, even on the holidays.  Actual coordination between the baggage claims and the flights, with updated displays....something we lack in Chicago!  Central location to the town.   Car rental areas accessible by a bus.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l9hGLr4c0hUnpyVhqTOKOA", "review_id": "crPcpI9rUlS263KgqAH8NQ", "text": "Pretty decent airport.  Not too crowded.  Service was just ok", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5P8ZOuRuCZPVcmqo8YOOAw", "review_id": "-tfICbzrWxhR8LW_qIJhew", "text": "Seeing that I fly out of PHL (Philadelphia International Airport) PHX is a dream.  This airport is huge, easy to get in and out of and has really nice TSA agents.  I really like how there are places to eat and shop prior to going through security so if you needed to wait and you're not flying, its very welcoming.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GmxgaKC93d5D5__yJRl5hg", "review_id": "CTOGLjjSAfGH-DtOo3On5w", "text": "It's a nice and clean airport.  Dang airport security here is so over the top though.  I'm not sure what it is but every time I come through this airport it seems as if TSA here takes their job over-the-top (and not like the totally awesome movie Stallone was in).  But it is a clean and nicer airport.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KucBnMrhalzxnD9AWrxwYQ", "review_id": "SlgxGX5_ghe9WF82oh04gg", "text": "In general Sky Harbor is lacking in almost every way.  It must be the most profitable major airport in the US because you can tell they don't spend any money making it a nice place.\n\nThis review has sections: Food, Terminal spaces quality, Security\n\nFood...\nSky Harbor really needs to step up the game making each terminal section have equal choice/quality of food. I'm not saying they all need 5 star places, just make them equal. This is a busy airport - get some decent places. Airports like Seattle, Denver, etc put Phoenix to shame\n\nOne gate area has only crappy hot dogs or burger king (barf king). I refuse to buy that swill.\n\nTerminals...\nAs Jasen F pointed out, the terminals are a dump. The ONLY exception is the Southwest spot in Terminal 4 which as been completely redone. Bravo to them... it is the only decent place in Sky Harbor.\n\nSecurity...\nThe one smart/good thing they did was put security at each terminal so there are more lanes overall and less bottlenecks. The bad thing is they use body scanners so this slows it down a ton... makes things 3 to 5 times longer per person.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D5J4mKahKvUBJUTWanZwdA", "review_id": "Ujyg0eOHxWUZKQdbtgiZmg", "text": "Alright, I am reviewing an airport. I have been thru a ton of airports in my life and I would have to say that Phoenix is one of the easier and friendlier airports. I guess if you grade on a curve Phoenix would be one of the top airports around. That being said it's not a very busy airport so that helps them a ton.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "nOA4lSY3D4xsUXJBT4H0pw", "review_id": "l6kw5lWHld47AfvqkhZMQw", "text": "While not an airport atrocity, it's too sprawling for me. With how rarely we fly into Phoenix though, not a big deal. \n\nWell. It's big, but not a big deal. It's fine.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "aYpO4xX9yWRGfF09Co4SXw", "review_id": "4Si82JiKWtzufQ5M20EGLQ", "text": "I love this airport. Seriously people. My home airport is LAX. Do you know how much it sucks!! \n\nPhoenix has a lot of things going for it :\n\n- It is a relatively easy airport to navigate. It is spread out, so those of you with children or disabilities may have a little bit of a harder time but there are mobile walkways which are a big help. \n\n- FREE WIFI. Seriously. It's like one-click access too, I love it! \n\n- Plenty of places to eat. There are  little cafes, sports bars, kid friendly places, stores with snacks. There's tons of places to eat!\n\n- Childrens playground (international terminal), it's a nice little way to wear out kids who are going to be on long flights.\n\n- Plenty of restrooms (I never once encountered a line...)\n\n- Clearly marked TVs with flight information. \n\n-  Security moved quickly both times I was there (Christmas Eve and New Years Day).\n\n- Impressive baggage claim (as Heather said the TVs tell you where your bag is going to be, avoiding all confusion). \n\n- Lots of windows to view the amazing Arizona sunset.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IrdWwDmouXvG54dRfXEcyg", "review_id": "xpYkMFbphWMVHx196pNpyQ", "text": "Don't fly through Phoenix. \n\nGetting from one gate to another required leaving the secure area, taking a bus, and going through security a second time, which in my case meant it took more than 45 minutes to get between connecting flights. Additionally, the planes here board 45 minutes before takeoff instead of 30 (the standard), so my 1.5 hour layover barely allowed me time to pee before boarding - nevermind finding anything to eat. \n\nThen we had a runway delay that meant sitting still for half an hour on what was supposed to be a 50 minute flight. To top it off, my bags didn't make it to my connecting flight, and are apparently still somewhere in Phoenix - a day later. \n\nBad, bad experience. Never routing through here, or with US Airways, again.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "AEkUJGjfclWg2JXw9UpuEw", "review_id": "DtcSRxMuPVuhxxKrIJntrA", "text": "Flew here not long ago for the first time and this airport is not too shabby! It's clean, easy to get around, lots of windows, good hub for SouthWest, and I encountered some friendly staff. \n\nIt's great if you are looking to get to Phoenix or Scottsdale, both are very close. There are some good restaurants and shops in at Sky Harbor, worthwhile to check out if you are waiting for your flight. There are also a good amount of outlets are gates if you need to plug in your electronics. Found some super comfy seats to sit in as well while waiting. Best thing about this airport is they offer free wi-fi. That makes me happy, thank you for doing that. \n\nOverall, no complaints here, I like this airport!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lxWwi3-EW9meZ_vOAP9JoQ", "review_id": "PL3HnzeZAu4CD8ibLCAlpQ", "text": "Average airport. \n\nI wish gate Marques listed which zone was boarding. There were three airplanes loading at the same time and it was near impossible to tell which gate was loading which zone. We just waited a few minutes and rolled the dice that our zone was loading.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mZoajxG_bTa7StDSxCFp4A", "review_id": "pjd6D6_hjGLJ2qQYk3YJqg", "text": "hey it is what it is right... Point A to Point B", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fl6oI21uXoxVMwfR6lFanQ", "review_id": "zt5UWPxSwkiRq76BkbcD3g", "text": "Compared to the many airports I've visited, PHX is one of my favorites. \n\nThe main terminal before you go through security is super nice and filled with pretty mosaic decor, a Paradise Bakery, a full Starbucks, and many more enticing shops that will draw you in despite the lack of time you have to make it to your plane. But alas, another awesome win for those traveling here is the quick and painless, security checkpoint. Unless, of course, you are stuck behind a couple that has never flown before and have to keep getting turned around to walk back through the metal detector to take off the belt, oh, whoops you forgot to take out your wallet too? Oh and you need to now go back to remove your juicy track jacket AND take off your flip flops?! Silly, traveler, and yes, all of us are silently (but some not so silently) judging you. But, that's not really the airport's fault. Anyway, in the summer times I have seen complimentary paper booties for those to put on who wore flip flops\nand don't want to walk through barefoot, nice touch.\n\nAfter security it's a hit or miss on shops and/or restaurants depending what gate you have to go towards. Another one of the main bonuses of this airport is how clean it is and how well kept the bathrooms are! The staff working here are generally pretty happy and willing to help you out with any questions you might have. Oh, and Sky Harbor offers free wifi!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "55J_8CYeRighWdEf_vxmfg", "review_id": "bm7kwW9ge8Qt4mI6k3oMPg", "text": "Great place to transfer flights. The selections of restaurants is pretty good too. I especially like the Samsung charging stations to charge my cellphone and other electronics before I check-in at the gate. Definitely a Traveller friendly airport. Yeah, PHX.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FxYDobC73qxkKn4WYWk92Q", "review_id": "bSX0LGMt2zwZfVlooAJPCQ", "text": "Confusing terminals.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tfE5UXf-MKsbil7GVRKHow", "review_id": "A8hlUmjwUZ776IiYjm4ajQ", "text": "Due to flight issues, I spent four hours in this airport, and thankfully this was a great airport to be stuck in!  It's actually a beautiful airport...super clean and beautiful artwork all around. \n\nIt's easy to navigate and has excellent food choices.  If you are in Terminal 4, you must eat at Paradise Bakery and Cafe! It is before you go through security.  Fresh muffins and lots of healthy sandwiches and salads.  There are also really cute shops and even an art gallery!  \n\nLuckily I kept myself busy and the 4 hours went by pretty quickly.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2ilke9R54R_45T1xcSXmbw", "review_id": "KhQq0AmnsZuJK0fi0q-wBw", "text": "This airport is fine. Gets the job done, but it is not an airport I would choose to spend an extended amount of time in.  There simply isn't much that is exciting to eat or buy here.  Most other good-sized airports that I have been in have much better dining and shopping options for those of us with layovers.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A91uCDlSEyrYCwzAD9BzOg", "review_id": "Bu4NdCl8p0BS6NAeN7scvA", "text": "This airport really doesn't have a lot of food options. T_T butttt I love all the moving walkways!!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CbvxZGfTYdTVS7BlUpg1iA", "review_id": "-7FWBkCK-ULJ_lU4q2SEWQ", "text": "changed planes here on my way home from New Orleans. This airport was clean and seemed new. There was a Nathan's in my terminal so I got a delicious wiener before boarding. A pretty decent airport, much better than either Denver, Saint Louis or Philadelphia!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ESNUEr2Ex3eU3diQvQWILQ", "review_id": "AvVP3AIEiihe9sClPvWZoA", "text": "We traveled through the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport this week for work and found the experience A-OK. Phoenix is a clean, modern airport with lots of shops and restaurants and easily navigated. There was no line at security and we had our shoes off and on in no time. No complaints or problems whatsoever.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xwcvsSC8Virgl7CveVvB4w", "review_id": "ji-EQLKSG6liTkvN1RDzcg", "text": "Clean airport with tons of fantastic veg friendly options for dining!\nAnd, can you believe it.... the bathrooms were nearly sparkling. Not even joking.\n\nThe End.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "SQqQW0jclvqeGcGfsGccTg", "review_id": "Wob1RIZnwjG2hOhls9Bu_Q", "text": "I can't say too much about this airport, but I know their restrooms are clean! That is a huge plus for me.\n\nBad thing is the terminal I was in had a poor variety of food. :(", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HMV9z4BINNgJKiR9LSr_NA", "review_id": "ou9asDzdExKQJ-KADEaZTg", "text": "1. Who's idea was it to space out the terminals to point that there are only about 8 gates at each corner? which leads to...\n2. The food available at each corner is so limited and mundane that unless you have 2 hours to walk around, you're stuck eating at 1 of 3 options available. which leads to...\n3. I HAVE NO IDEA WHERE I AM!!! and...\n4. where are the seats? where are the outlets? where's the mofucking water fountain???\n\nYou'll be saying \"Where\" a lot here.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ast7yCfvhIwaD53OFSXoag", "review_id": "u56OrC8Gas8Nr-0Gsm-Ftg", "text": "I flew out of (and into) this airport for the holidays. The process was painless once inside the airport, but their setup with the roads, ramps, and terminals is so absolutely convoluted. I've never been to a more confusing airport with regards to traffic.\n\nThat being said, once inside, it was quick to check-in and get my bags checked. I also was traveling with my puppy who was so warmly welcomed by everyone, staff and otherwise. They had no issue with him being out, unlike other airports.\n\nA huge perk is a dog park they have outside Terminal 4 to walk dogs before/after flying. Made me feel a lot less nervous about the 5+ hour trip across the country, and I'm sure it made my dachshund a lot happier too!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ybpdQusz8RcLIU1jcBz9TA", "review_id": "2up-_fsI_mbKM2gDS-VJwg", "text": "Power outlets and USB outlets everywhere. What else does a traveler on a layover need?", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kcp4TBxWA_z9WM3I2HEArg", "review_id": "VBpQgeyu8cJsbiTVYIu1YA", "text": "4-stars because it is really easy to get in and out of the airport without a lot of walking or long lines if you're a smoker and have some time between flights.\n\nI was really intrigued by the woman at the TSA checkpoint, who was reciting all sorts of travel tips in a TV Voice, but with no expression on her face.  She was really kind of amazing, and the contrast of her facial expression and her voice actually made me listen.\n\nNot many food choices, though...a couple more restaurants would be nice.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JMtVmkEwSDqzVM90HI9UXw", "review_id": "aORWLwLJ7aukwuO0CPSxgg", "text": "Its an Airport...what else can you say. Its layout is fine, as long as you do not have to change terminals. The off property Rental Car Center is a bit of a poke. Leave an extra 30 min in your plans for getting to/ from there.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7maaFF0yMamT2ok60ZweAQ", "review_id": "91FXbPGdnAcpQHfGUOJFig", "text": "The pros: Free wifi, short security lines\nThe cons: Not too much food selection as compared with LAX or even Austin. Takes forever to get to the car rental center like LAX\n\nOverall good experience!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q0ggzEwTx2QgNiQm4vObrA", "review_id": "K8QQWcD9sxzrmwb7iZhFfg", "text": "I don't mind the airport itself but the wait for baggage is ridiculous.  45 minute flight home from Vegas and 30+ minute wait on baggage. Insane!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qABKRj1ggJmtvrL9FMFtuA", "review_id": "SITJSr-RPuAI7NykWeu6aQ", "text": "I've been through better but this one aint bad.  I love the smell of airports too.  It reminds me of going somewhere fun.  At least it does since I don't travel for work anymore.  Sky Harbor has the average food choices, has been decently upgraded, parking is OK.  I really don't have much to complain about.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qDODC_9fKsPQNsmYM6PkJQ", "review_id": "itLZYDK1BEZKOCpBGALO3w", "text": "Haven't been here since 1997! Man, now all the memories are back and can't wait to get situated in AZ for a couple days! ;-)", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vunyvF2BMRdGZ2rvgGHE_A", "review_id": "D_fZL9WksHtWLtjyQ2BT5w", "text": "Nice and clean airport overall... enjoyable experience, except when you miss your flight and you're stuck there longer than expected.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pJAb6_94lvXTBNu6_K3uJg", "review_id": "dffTMfPCq7PCakKmricv0A", "text": "I like this airport! Security is always easy to get through. The car rental shuttles don't require you to wait a long long time. And there are a lot of different shops and food places to wander to when you're waiting for a delayed flight. \n\nOne thing I don't like, there are outlets that trick you, and don't work. I've found at least 3 around that airport that 1. connect to nothing or 2. just have no electricity running through. \n\nMinus that setback, it's clean and never too crowded!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4UUIpbOTPmu43wuC2aSGkg", "review_id": "dGaThNXGadDCrb8cbo6RZg", "text": "I think Sky Harbor is one of the easiest airports to navigate. I like that they're making improvements to the building and expanding to include the rail system that will bring you directly to the airport terminal you need. \n\nI like that they are going to include new, local restaurants to choose from. (Let's get it started already!)\n\nI do wish they would update their restrooms. Though the bathrooms are regularly attended, they still seem dated and old. \n\nOnce all the expansion and renovation is done, I'm sure I will be able to bump them up to  at least a 4 star review.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 12, "useful": 5, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "IO70fCrDS1GlrEDkAvsKYg", "review_id": "cdWch7PYgtGCJzCPJdYLbA", "text": "To hell with this airport and really, to hell with Arizona.\n\nThat hurts me to say, I met my wife while we both lived and worked at Grand Canyon, and I've spent a lot of time in mostly northern Arizona.  At one time I dreamed of retiring to a small ranch with lots of big dogs and Mount Humphreys looming in the distance.  No more, those days are long behind me.\n\nThe combination of my disgust with Phoenix - really just a hotter, dryer version of LA -  and the unseemly politics of people like Sheriff Joe Arpaio and Governor Brewer have  pretty much taken me to the point where I don't plan to set foot (or spend another dollar) in that state.\n\nThis airport blows.  It's huge, if you rented a car it succeeds in outdistancing even Providence in terms of how far you must travel to get your vehicle.  Plan on an extra half hour to take shuttle buses and then hunt for your car due to the extreme lack of effective signage and staff.\n\nAnd please tell me why the hell I'm paying for your football stadium.  Your team sucks, you have a (ridiculous) corporate sponsor for it,  so why are people who could not care less about the Arizona Cardinals paying a stadium surcharge?\n\nI'll continue to vote with my dollars, and none of them will be heading to Arizona.  As someone who flies a lot, all over the world, Sky Harbor is on my personal shit(hole) list.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "640yIMkALhRVE3JYu13OsQ", "review_id": "Za8fHmTcPU7ljKH-KT1Rhg", "text": "I flew in from Baltimore MD and the flight arrived two hours early, which was a very cool way to wake up from a airplane seat coma. There was nothing that really jumped out and made me want to spend hours here or anything that left an impression that was \"wow' At the same time, there was nothing bad about it aside from some lack of signage concerning the basics. All in all walk in, check in, sit, relax, takeoff (you hoser) and arrive someplace not as sunny.\n\n\n\n\"The Good\"\n- The fact that the Phoenix Airport logo is the same as the Rebel alliance from Star Wars... at least it did when a sleepy eyed Scotch-Irishman stumbled off of a place after just waking up.\n- A Starbucks located in what seemed like every terminal and the main hub. A smart marketing strategy.\n- Fairly wide aisles. There are some airports that even if you have twenty feet to either side someone will find a way to walk in front of you and stop in your path... here you do not really have to worry about that.\n\n\n\"The Meh\"\n- Nothing really meh to comment on.\n\n\n\"The Bad\"\n- The baggage claim area was a little confusing. I like signs and not having to ask where things are when they should be pretty clear.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "fGBQXv5-9eRBjwhm_EL2jQ", "review_id": "sbVvH-b9qrt-9CeV9piZ6w", "text": "(1.75 stars) Continental uses Terminal 2 of PHX, which is smaller, older and a bit more worn than Terminals 3 or 4.  The dining spots are fewer, but TSA Security was a breeze on late afternoon Thursday; they were waiting for me.  Security here claims to not have all of the newest equipment, and as a result, they screen very carefully.  It has been at least two years since I've been asked to have the quart-sized ziplock bag of liquids removed from my carry-on bag.  Waiting areas are large and not well-lit.  Travel between terminals requires a shuttle bus, and they're somewhat slow.  This is one of the worst places to have connecting flights with mismatched airlines as the newer terminals are huge, and the older ones are poorly connected.  Car rental requires a shuttle bus to a central facility; allow at least 15 minutes.  All told, PHX is neither bad nor impressive.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D7yFA9SXi7M9HUPShmFosg", "review_id": "GHSwPwHsD3bmZJ4fcBchAg", "text": "I mean...What can you say about an airport.  It was clean, everyone seemed respectful and nice.  Customs was quick and easy.  \n\nThis was our layover on the way home from Mexico.  We were able to go through the entire gammet of airport fun.  \n\nSecurity was easy peasy.  Sometimes TSA is pretty grumpy but we saw lots of smiles and small talk.  \n\nThe terminal would run from heavy traffic to bare bones. When we arrived there must have been 30 people waiting at every restaurant and fast food joint.  Within an hour there was no one.   \n\nFun for people watching and you can recharge your portables while you wait.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e8otpMFY6rx1oSQ-y18vmw", "review_id": "0TTsmnvaSgYjbhtP8aLYOw", "text": "The TSA was extremely friendly and understanding", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kDd9xHsUOg_HYOvxkQcnXA", "review_id": "DMdHbsLMPh1rdJJn3UJ2qw", "text": "I hate this airport more than I could ever tell you. Sure, the wifi is free, and progress through the security checkpoint is brisk, but these are the only positive things I can say about PHX. The food sucks, the buses are confusing, getting out of here is a giant pain in the butt, and if you are a Continental customer you will be relegated to the Continental Ghetto (Terminal 2) which is by far the grossest, dingiest, most run-down of the bunch. The best part of coming to Sky Harbor is flying to another state.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F9NM9hDWNTfPG7eWhEc7pg", "review_id": "BbNZMdciqWtnIwLhyCtCtw", "text": "This airport is HUGE! It offers great restaurants, gift shops a lot of options for drinks and food. The restrooms are ok but usually crowded. The airport itself is well maintained clean and the staff are friendly. The most frustrating part of this airport is the baggage claim process. Numerous times I have waited close to 30 to 40 minutes for my baggage. Over the years I thought this would improve but it hasn't.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bWB-DNgBFbj2g1lwpEZZTQ", "review_id": "G3jGdioRnLiBABR08OTgZg", "text": "AKA - PHX Sky Harbor International Airport. The airport is the primary regional hub and gateway for Mexican and Hawaiian departures for Tempe-based US Airways and is the third-largest focus city for Southwest Airlines. US Airways and Southwest are the airport's two largest carriers.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_o6oPctZvYr5Hi0qChBUsw", "review_id": "GYpDVKfzNFVCzqT7Zjm7nw", "text": "Alright airport. It is very clean. There were no long security lines. There is also Free Wifi which is always a plus because there is nothing to do at airports. Also, its not too crowded.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XE-LQ3vryarypXpt_lgX1w", "review_id": "sALY29X_IHd9x1qhMvqeSA", "text": "Phoenix is not memorable and I've had some less desirable experiences here from what I do remember.  The food selections are limited (as others have stated), and the airport just looks so dated at the gates.  I hate hubs in general, and the fact that this is USAirways hub is even worse.  They even tried to stick me in some horror motel room because they oversold the flight...ugh.  The best part about the airport was leaving so I could enjoy my vacation at a Scottsdale resort.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4cKYG2JG7J0c1Ws8gIK6xg", "review_id": "VYYkvbGuwiIBWcsfWqsG6w", "text": "As a forewarning this review may be slightly biased because my home airport is SFO.\n\nI was there for an emergency flight so I needed internet access and a plug for my tablet. First off, the seating area for Continental Airlines is really small. To charge my tablet I had to go in a little tiny corner where I spotted a an outlet. There were other outlets on the floor, but they were all taken up. Even worse, there were other people standing around until it was available.\n\nOverall, the feel of the airport was outdated and definitely needed more outlets!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C2ifD_22XcSfUey3fcGlKg", "review_id": "H4Z1LB4ZyJGO8Nn3t1TQSQ", "text": "Average airport.\n\nChecking in and security were easy to get through with ample space unlike some airports where you can't move without stepping over someone or feel like lining up in the center of the terminal.\n\nThere's not that much to do at this airport and food options were very limited.\nThere weren't really enough seats for everyone to sit but then it's better than some other airports I've been to.\n\nMiddle of the road rank wise for US airports.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lr6c11Xnn77XlsZrMe7D4A", "review_id": "9ZdrNgz-6Ka2YLTTuN59kA", "text": "I am a fan of PHX - and why not? It is my home town airport. \n\nYour experience will really depend on which terminal you fly out of - which most of my adult life has been terminal 4.  But I remember as a kid, Terminal 2 was pretty cosmopolitan and the short term parking was just across the street.  \n\nTerminal 4 is lacking in the food/amenities department, but they are working on it.  The best experience is on the concourse, before the security gates.  But if you didn't know and headed to your gate, you still have a few options, but you can't be picky.  \n\nMy favorite is Blue Burrito - located near A26 side of the terminal. And there are plenty are Sbux around, however, pay attention to your bill.  I've been overcharged before.\n\nOn my last visit, terminal 4 is getting a Modern Burger and Blanco Y Tequila spot...which is super cool.  They are both owned by the Fox chain of restaurants, so they are nothing uber unique, but he does have a knack for coming up with cool concepts to lure you in.  And spend your money.  So there is that to look forward too :)\n\nThere is free wifi and the security lines can be short...but when they aren't the TSA really stinks at managing them.  But how is that different from any other airport?  \n\nIf you do end up in PHX ....the best experience to be had is outside of the airport.  And looking out of all the windows in Terminal 4 you can see all sides of the valley and the beautiful mountains you could be climbing.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YsPqt0gxG60l0cJvHl_ylw", "review_id": "zcru7Pr-WxbIP5lB-6QCew", "text": "Modern and clean facilities and generally decent customer service.  In my many times through here, it has always been very easy to get from point A to point B.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8vXOnkHwUKV21-zQy8KY4w", "review_id": "yPLM_v0DTOAtMNckWR1dxQ", "text": "As far as airports go, like everything else in life, there is the good...the bad...and everything in between.  And that's where I think PHX falls...in between.\n\nNow, let's start with making connections between terminals, even with airlines who are partners.  There is no tram, so you have to take a bus.  Always make sure you have plenty of time to go between terminals.\n\nAs for the terminals themselves...they definitely are in need of an update.  The carpeting, the doorways, the layouts...a bit dated.  \n\nThis airport just reminders of a smaller scale airport that grew too fast too soon.  And for a major hub, it definitely needs to be looked at.\n\nOn the other hand, the airport personnel (not airline personnel) are very nice.  That's what they have to make up for the facility itself!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uRd4tIz303m3UVt8LGrIDA", "review_id": "kwj7a9MparXE-Stj5_FmcQ", "text": "I fly here from SFO regularly. PHX is always clean, it has lots of dining options, the employees are genuinely friendly; this is overall a very pleasant airport. \n\nTheir TSA seems to be a little on the strict side, but not unreasonably strict if you play by the rules and don't cause a scene (i'm looking at you, dude who refused to put his wallet in the x-ray tray). \n\nPHX is usually my starting point or ending point and I rarely make transfers or deal with cancelled flights. It is a sprawling airport so I could see how rushing from gate to gate could be a hassle.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "VPXgY9lGJF3XC4ZpusxNuA", "review_id": "DyV88Zci8x3v57BsWdCcrw", "text": "It is so hard to come up for a rating for this airport because as a air traveler, it is really not that bad.  They have been making an effort in the last few years to make the place more comfortable.  Adding wi-fi, some better restaurants, etc.  And security lines are pretty short considering the volume of people they have going thru there on any given day.\n\nIt is the outside of the airport that is a big problem.  Picking up and dropping off people is a nightmare.  The cell phone lots have made this a little easier but they are so hard to find.  The access roads for this place are like a freakin' maze and the signage is not helpful at all.  Once you do pick up your friend/family member, trying to get out of the place is so frustrating.  Even though I have driven to this airport at least 50 times, I always seem to have trouble finding my way back to I-10 and usually end up coming out the west exit instead of the east one where I want to be.  It is insanely frustrating.  If you are not picking up/dropping off then you are in even worse shape.  The rental car facilities and long term offsite parking options are fantastic but most people from out of town simply can't find them and even if you've been there before it is a real challenge.\n\nI know it would be a major overhaul to improve the airport access but at least improve your road signs, please!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DQ3F1Kgo0Vrjnd74G8k1Rw", "review_id": "d68ET9TjdAOOvhRIHl7o_w", "text": "It's an airport......\n\nThe taxi guys were nice though.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dj-vs4rukH6dXWVpPOq0_g", "review_id": "s4hyao19HuSfTWad0A7DAQ", "text": "I fly a bunch and I can't help but have a soft spot in my heart for Sky Harbor because I'm from here. \n\nI also like that they have mini gallery shows inside the airport, the Art History BA in me loves that.  That adds to the soft spot.\n\nOther than that soft spot, I hate it... \n\n::Sigh::\n\nAt least they've fixed the security times.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3wSdAy0qbV_vtvbxHQrJkw", "review_id": "MrjSAlwtPoDg3UqZw9u32w", "text": "So this airport is known as the nicest.. that is pretty cool and the employees are definitely nice but that doesn't matter when its a huge pain to get from one terminal to the other.\n\nI happened to make the mistake of getting on the wrong bus from the rental car area..along with two other people. We ended up at the wrong terminal to find out that busses dont drive around to all of them. grrr..so we had to walk through the terminal to the other side and take another bus that takes you between terminals. This took quite a while... luckily I had the time, but one of the other people had to sprint to make his flight.\n\nThis is a bit surprising and annoying for what looks to be an airport with some newer renovations. They really should have some sort of terminal connect train.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "7s9BkBonSqGHdVkpC_qdbw", "review_id": "xdsRh_levej6ZfsxrjQwgg", "text": "Arrving at Sky Harbor at 1AM was not the issue (it was empty), but my departure back home was almost a complete wreck.\n\nSo apparently this weekend, Nascar (among 1,000 other things) was in town.  I had a 12:40AM to ATL Monday morning.  Leaving Hohokam Park around 9PM (about 6-7 miles from SH), I didn't get to the f'n car rental center (a whole different story) until 10:30.  \n\nWho's genius idea was it to close the airport exit and re-direct traffic from a 4 lane to a one-lane bottleneck into the airport?  That could have been the dumbest, most inefficient thing I have seen since DC shut the interstate near RFK.  Traffic was unbelievable.  And I didn't realize it took another 15 minutes to get to the car rental \"center\".\n\nAfter finally getting to the terminal, check in was slow, considering the amount of people they should have been expecting (they had red-eyes going to CHI, JFK, and ATL, amongst other places).  Getting to security was ridiculous- I would have rather gotten a handy from TSA then the circus they were running.  Apparently, waving my sunscreen in the air \"who's is this?\"  I should have told them it was my buttplug.   I told them, they said I could check it, but I couldn't let it go.  Cya, sunscreen.  \n\nAnother fascinating aspect was I had my cough syrup, hand sanitizer, and my lighter on me.  They could care less about the lighter.  The hand-gel - gone.  And my syrup, they made me take my stuff, and open it, they were testing it for God-only-knows. They didn't care about checking my ID to make sure the contents were mine though, just to make sure it wasn't on their list?  Is that not ass-backwards?\n\nFinally getting through, there wasn't shit open to eat or shop, a big no-no for people trying to get the hell home- I mean after taking 2 hours to go 6 miles that gets you hungry!\n\nThe actual airport itself was dated in some parts, but it was clean, its only saving grace.\n\nIMO, this place has a long ways to go to be a well oiled machine, which is a huge disappoinment being a gateway to the west.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ug_sSzPA34oW43zF0fLlBA", "review_id": "gNJWxYabUF9NQHkJ2wPbxg", "text": "This is my regular stop coming from PHL to SFO/SJC. I wish I wouldn't stop here and either stop at O'Hare or Denver. However... from the time I have to leave, this is one of the cheaper flights available. \n\nWith a 2 hour layover there's not much to eat here in terms of good restaurants. There's a sports bar, couple sandwich places, CPK, and a burrito bar. The layout of terminal 4 is frustrating. To get from one side to the other without going back through security, you would have to take 6 walking escalators to get to the other shops and gates. Eg. Going form US Airways to Southwest Gates.\n\nThe whole airports needs an overhaul. With the brown looking carpets, and with the shops that are already closed for construction, it really does not feel modern. \n\nThe only good thing is that they have LCD monitors with Basketball/Sports playing waiting at the gates.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ZVEczpUvryy8aAHVn5y05g", "review_id": "beT3LfWe0LZLRYCGpFOHHw", "text": "A litTle confusing when you check in in your mobile! The airport itself quite clean. Really like the layout. Traffic just flows thru there without a hitch.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5gncnYZdQ2FqwiOvs5Jinw", "review_id": "4tiO5e76Q8bhEqVdgWBT4Q", "text": "Great consolidated rental car garage...it it weren't for that, I'd rate this airport with only two stars for the same reasons every other 2-star reviewer has provided.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7sKvXXHhDVA-fM5Dpa78nQ", "review_id": "PF9yZVLugajQnir-MkPOJw", "text": "I flew through PHX on my way to and from the West coast from Georgia. It has been a while since I've been at this airport.\n\nThis time I flew US Airways which pretty much dominates Terminal 4 - A & B Gates. The almost 60 gates are spread out into four wings connected by moving walkways.\n\nOn my way west, I arrived in the far A gate and my connecting flight was in the far B gate. I had an hour in between flights. This allowed me just enough time to casually walk the six or so moving walkways, use the restroom and grab a bottle of water. I must mention that I was also wearing heels, which slowed me down considerably since I haven't worn heels in a long time! So, if you are traveling with children, aren't fast on your feet or want time to grab some food, I would recommend booking flights that have a longer connection time.\n\nOn my way back, I had an hour again but was in comfortable shoes; so, I was able to quickly walk between the wings with time enough to grab a snack. The only issue I had was that my departing gate was in the end of the wing. The gates are closer together and the waiting area is smaller. Out of the four or five gates within view, at least three of them were attempting to board at the same time. This caused some confusion amongst the crowd. I think it would be smart to stagger departing flights or at least have the announcers say the flight number every time they make an announcement. That's more of a problem for US Airways, but I thought it would be helpful to warn people to be aware of other departing flight announcements.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DzD2p4Ec87NQvVwlpEdhJg", "review_id": "jq5r7RgQE960DXmTj0CaTQ", "text": "Eh I have mixed feelings about this place. It is a really big airport so takes awhile to get around. The food options get it done but much of them are outside security so if you have time look around those first. The lines here can be bad so plan ahead. I will say I was able to check a bag and get to my gate 30 minutes before takeoff thanks to having access to the flyby security line. The rental car buses come kinda frequently but plan on 20 mins to/from get to the rental car facility from the airport.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IGRSruQbyXMPDAn3eCaBNg", "review_id": "0OfSMOOJ5BXzifyeuwwI-Q", "text": "Large airport. No airtrain (it is currently under construction). Had a 4 hour layover and  just cruised around the 'port on the conveyor belt walkways to waste time. \n\nNot the best choice in vegetarian food in any of the shops that I noticed...", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HCGPwiaNfhojmuR4PgfPuQ", "review_id": "ShTRAbxq2sbzZfznGtrUVg", "text": "\"The friendliest airport in America...\" God help us... Basically I view this airport in the same way that I view AZ as a whole... Fake, rude, and somewhere I only go out of necessity. Very excited to go back to beautiful, friendly, and delicious New Mexico!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "68vtzjl2k58XqrT89KU8xQ", "review_id": "e8eowhApJbw8IW5YhUA98A", "text": "I came through this airport for a surprise birthday trip so maybe I'm giving this review through rose colored lenses but I was satisfied. The inside is a bit outdated but there appeared to be plenty of food options and it only took my best friend and I about twenty minutes to get through security. When we arrived, we easily found a bus to the rental car facility and on our way back the same was true. Everything appeared to be running efficiently and I didn't mind our three hour wait to get on our standby flight. They also have a free Wi-Fi here which is a huge plus since a lot of bigger and more popular airports don't. Some of the food options were outside of security so plan ahead if something really catches your eye because you won't be able to bring your drink through.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "M5bNWbxM1bzhPKn4v4-7mg", "review_id": "vVwv9O4x8vy2r3FQHPpQtw", "text": "This many moving walkways means you're place is too big!\n\nOverbearing to say the least. So many gates...so far apart. Thank goodness I didn't had to catch a connecting flight this time. Last  time I was sweating by the time I made it to my other gate.\n\nSo many options, so little time. You can get any type of food or beverage here. Tons of well known, chain places and some specialty foods as well.\n\nLove the diversity, but I just don't spend enough time here to enjoy it. I bet you could get real lost in all the fun things to do during a layover...lets hope I never have to experience this!\n\nUsing a moving walkway is fun, until its like your fifth one in a row...", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6dRFbM8DLYEyf_VlERNazw", "review_id": "qEksxZJXputMoEf21I0VSA", "text": "I don't know why this place is called \"sky harbor.\" I imagine a high rise airport for space ships. It's alright. Not bad, not extraordinary. Lot's of walkways. If you have a connecting flight, move faster!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WESBNCIvswTWh-Ak2uGf4g", "review_id": "otmryxmJ8nFYLW9CREq7kQ", "text": "HUGE airport. \n\nNot as modern or clean as LAX or SNA, but good nonetheless. Lots of little gift shops inside for tourists to buy knick knacks but my suggestion would be to pass through security first because the stores on the \"inside\" have better stock. Has all the essentials, large cleanish restrooms, coffee shops and places to eat. Shuttle service offered for those who are renting cars or going to local hotels, that was very quick and efficient. I was satisfied.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 11, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "iwUN95LIaEr75TZE_JC6bg", "review_id": "CKQPnrAzRTKGk3MDwgweUg", "text": "When was the last time you and your friends had a clambake? \nBeen a while?\n\nNot anymore.\nGather up your crew and head for Deck 9 at Terminal 4, Sky Harbor parking garage.\n\nSecurity rarely comes up here, and once wick'd from all the weed, you'll get to watch planes take off and land.\nA righteous evening my man. \n\nNow load that bong, crank that old Rammstein CD, and smoke up your mom's Lexus like it's in a Kansas City Smokehouse.\n\nEnjoy. \nAnd if the po-po show up, you're probably high enough that you can jump down to level 8 and hot-foot it over to the elevator.\n\nSky Harbor International Airport Terminal 4 Parking garage.\nDeck 9.\nRocks balls.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UhlcsQfKLA33HHYGYhfRJg", "review_id": "fAeldhQu55TJklL8Y-PkTA", "text": "Nice airport, nothing stuck out to me though.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bx3xc5XmamCkFZqXaPGMgA", "review_id": "DtYdeyUDRgw0Ef1StBBIPQ", "text": "Great place, well maintained. It's big airport with some long walks.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xA071SleYfac8nMg7HXzKQ", "review_id": "AfdVWG1xdmVWkYJZWwCruw", "text": "You know that feeling, the one that feels like you could get mugged while walking through an airport?  Yeah that one.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zxnoE5IjuWoI9mF1gwyg5w", "review_id": "POr__YNDkjuYZEuuzfd53g", "text": "Nice place...Need more restaurants..! Pretty huge airport...so long walks..!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R0kqmv0FsYKdz8w-Fe2IgQ", "review_id": "MvKjhVUyV1Yk4N642WMpUQ", "text": "Plenty of shopping, plenty of food, and that's just in terminal 4 - I haven't even checked out the others, yet. I like this airport.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UquA6GumjoYaJTELY1niIg", "review_id": "UDgIGvpvBfywKrzTdtFpLA", "text": "My experience here is not one that has a lot to cover. I was pretty much in and out here so I can't really give a glowing report. Usual fashion the better restaurants are in the main terminal and if you head out to security you end up on one of the satelites and then you have limited selections. I do wish that there were more connections ports for power as many people were wainting in line to power their various mobile devices. I have been in many a better airport than this, nothing overly negative, just nothing to write home about.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D51iPTqGk-h2BR75OZzeVA", "review_id": "Iod8ua-n5yDmhShYcHkorQ", "text": "A little confusing but I got where I needed to go. I like how they have a waiting area for you and your car, while you're waiting for the person your're picking up. So you can use your cell and watch the arrivals on a big screen, very cool! Need one  in OC!!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nkF7xDv8v-HITsU8KvrjNA", "review_id": "B3FukGIcDdcWUO6F3IYOaQ", "text": "Although I've never flown into or out of this airport, I've been here a few times to pick people up when I'm in town.  Sky Harbor is ridiculously easy to access from the freeways and ridiculously easy to park at.\n\nThe airport itself seems to be the standard, albeit a little small for the number of planes coming and going daily!  Plenty of touristy shops and cafe/restaurants.  I'm a fan of the small art gallery in A.\n\nSky Harbor is friendly little airport.  No need to fear it if you need to stop by!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iWzmqhru9awHqdVxRPlVfw", "review_id": "YMzHa_TyWumfNlpydizUWw", "text": "typical airport, moody security and the boarding areas are pretty small", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oo8kdBYwNooT5G6R47zE-A", "review_id": "z4kLra1uV26WdOaP1AeQgg", "text": "As many times as I have come through here, I don't have much to say.  Maybe that's a good thing.  It's not the kind of airport you enjoy navigating within.  You just kind of want to get out and on your way.  The rental situation has been a sore spot for me, with lackluster experiences every time.  Once you're in the car and on your way, however, I will say it's relatively easy to access getting to the city or on the highway out.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yQZhcEFC12MEJhQ2xqD9MA", "review_id": "rjyfy7ZFETWYTZGbpdnQpA", "text": "PHX is a pretty nice airport, but it's just so drab and sad-feeling. The color scheme is dark and brown and reddish-brown. Doesn't ever get me too excited to be in Phoenix. There's nothing special about this airport and it just gets its job done. I can say that it's pretty spacious and there's plenty of parking. They have cell phone lots, which are really convenient for picking people up from the airport. The roads are a little convoluted, though -- if you find yourself on the wrong side of the terminal, or if you miss an exit, you'll have to loop around forever to get back where you want to go. Other than that, though, the service and security check here is super quick -- I can generally get here and hour before my flight and be a-okay.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aql_NLLS_wjBij8RDoc-vQ", "review_id": "EHlq1G50FXbgHdvLV7QOJA", "text": "Very confusing airport.  For an International Airport, I would have expected a more luxury feel.  Definitely not the airport you would want to get stuck for hours in.  I flew southwest and Gate C and D did not have great restaurant choices or stores to look in.  You have to walk what feel likes miles to buy a water or grab a magazine, and food.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4jZwjy_SE1LOmYFN9IWibA", "review_id": "eLb4Cc1fmP9dgOIS5xdTOQ", "text": "Easy to get in and out of the Southwest terminal (especially if you are A list).  I miss the days of WYDS (wear your dang shoes) and BYOW (bring your own water).", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BtatRPR-wytl8lLwnokwPg", "review_id": "Q8H-qcN-eZCEaysjOxs3_g", "text": "Good airport ...baggage claim is fast and security isn't difficult", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z0Som0LYZMDw5SISIQOUSg", "review_id": "63Ns6EM1_QAnP5OhBS81AA", "text": "This place used to be better, but lately, it's turning into a bus stop in the not so good section of town.\n\nI'm just referring to using PHX as a change planes location, not as a start/final destination.\n\nServices offered while waiting for your next flight?  Blah.  Nice that the seats don't have the arm rests on them, so if you can, there is the possibility of stretching out.  Don't do it if the gate is packed.\n\nSomeone needs to offer the local restaurants an incentive to open up in the airport here, there are lots of great places to eat in and around PHX....just none at the airport.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UOUDvQOzlwi79ORkcXiESQ", "review_id": "XWy5jRwZZD-Dx5AdhD2QMw", "text": "Ok place to fly into for a short connection. It's a major hub, with a ton of people flying in and out and not a whole lot of room to put them. As a result, waiting areas were overflowing and lines at all the restaurants were out the doors. Plus, my plane was on time and the view from the airport is pretty nice!\n\nSecond time around was a little different. Got to experience the non-security portion and was actually able to select from a few different eating places to eat with someone that was not flying out. That was nice. The spiraly car ramps were crazy to drive up when it came to parking. Only downside is security. One huge line that winds around and around rather than being broken up into different sections. Made the wait feel like forever...and it's really stuffy feeling. Also, security here is mega over the top when it comes to carry on. They made me take tons of stuff out of my bag because they couldn't tell what it was, almost had my empty water bottle confiscated, guy was nice enough to take it out of security and dump out the few droplets of water remaining without making stand back in line again, which was nice.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RYhI1t8W7M4kA44HkP4e9A", "review_id": "BP5GIbh1WzwP3NcmCug60Q", "text": "This place is almost like going to Bob Hope Burbank Airport in California (good thing) in terms of getting in and out without too much hassle. I am speaking from only one experience, but I had no problem going through security. My only complaint is getting there and driving all around inside the airport to finally get to your terminal. I'm not really sure who designed it, but they weren't the brightest I think...?", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k5bDN0HquYYiScd5Tz41Pg", "review_id": "50rYXsTFKHwozsD0SeBYSQ", "text": "Terminal 3 is great; friendly staff and quick check in process.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U78_s3c0kA6ghpF9D6jXyQ", "review_id": "XMQaQ4BbzptuF--efqAPwg", "text": "I'm a Flight Attendant based here, so I'm here quite a bit.  I love how easy it is to access Sky Harbor from the Freeways and 44th St., so it's always quick to get in and get out.  Parking is also easy.\n\nThe TSA folks tend to be fairly nice here, but be warned that the customs area is very, very small and you can get held up for a while when the once-daily British Airways 747 lands.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mKL4NUh4LC8Vlnb_vXjRTQ", "review_id": "itutvVNjrClYt1SBnIg3nw", "text": "I love to travel and have always had no trouble getting in and out of Pheonix Sky Harbor Airport.. The people are friendly, food choices are good and pricing is about the same you would pay at any airport.  I really like the cell phone lot that has a huge screen that tells you when the flight your waiting for comes in.. Really helpful!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4HoS49iZkdUgUyksNpqrvA", "review_id": "_Gz8oqks8ggFiCUX8r5l2A", "text": "This airport does not have many amenities, especially in terminal 2.  They have improve what is there but there is mostly just a bunch of wasted space because Alaska Airlines only has 6 or 7 flights per day in and out of here and if you have time to kill, bring a good book or a fully charged laptop so you will have something to occupy yourself with!!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rLL7YKSJRyj9cVhiM_Y5pw", "review_id": "mTJH4047Ls8taey7xuecLQ", "text": "it's not a very good airport they dot not have the  airlines listed next to the terminal signs when you enter the airport and you have to drive a couple miles if you wanted to rent a car. the inside is not all that in terminal 2,3 or 4.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-04-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fE5ojHhyXuRxKUJIewD6YA", "review_id": "x9X2sNxzXTdSzrpVmUmGgw", "text": "The parking, as in all airports is horrendous, getting out of the airport sucks BUT its definitely one of the cleaner, friendliest and appealing to the eye airports I've been too.\nIt's absolutely, HUGE, it has awesome art and photography on display almost every where and all of the time. \nDelays? Pfft! This is Arizona! Lol", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cBBarVpwP94MsS63W4KKZg", "review_id": "l0ZFn28n8hZUa30iXZneXg", "text": "I fly through here a couple of times a year.  On my return flight, I always have a fairly long layover of 4 to 6 hours.  Flights have generally always been good.  The general terminal area is pretty comfortable for spending time in.  A lot of interesting shops to check out.  Plus, the location is convenient if you have time to spend running around town - Phoenix or Tempe...some neat places to visit.\n\nI must say, this airport has to have THE LAZIEST maintenance workers.  I have never seen so many slackers loafing around, sitting on their buts in different parts of the airport, sitting on their carts, or driving each other around.  And the place is DIRTY - it's not like there isn't work for them to do.  Especially in this economy....wow.\n\nSecurity has always been good for me, lines move pretty quick, TSA people are friendly.  no complaints there.\n\nThey could really do for replacements of all the obviously fake plants in the waiting area - those have to be some of the tackiest planters I have ever seen...", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VqSCQCva71Q-ZVcMsYfQuw", "review_id": "tuVSB67JbhuGhI3i-t2OIw", "text": "I come to this airport more times per year than I care to think about. Over the years, I have watched Sky Harbor grow and some oddities:\n\nWhere's Terminal #1? Ok, so the airport has 3 major terminals---since I've flown Alaska/Delta/Southwest in the past year, I have arrived at Terminals 2,3, 4, respectively. One day I stopped to gaze at the map noticing there is no Terminal 1. Hmmm, this is odd. (Footnote: T1 was demolished in 1991 per the web site.)\n\nHow many of my friends met their significant other/spouse in Sky Harbor? Answer is 2. I can't tell folks of any airport other than Sky Harbor where this has happened.\n\nHow much time do I need to allocate for a rental pickup/return? Well, it depends on time of day and day of the week; but, 20-30 minutes is a bare minimum. I know there's a Sky Harbor train somewhere, but it's not connected to the rental cars.\n\nWho runs the airport? Oddly, the City of Phoenix v some airport commission.\n\nAre the Southwest terminals (Doors A,B, C and D) connected after going through the TSA line? Yes!....an undocumented feature is Terminal #4 is shaped like an inverse letter \"c\" in terms of layout. I suggest you enter semi-close to your flight, but if the line is crazy, simply switch entrances. A to D is the longest walk, but there are moving sidewalks.\n\nThere's free wifi and lot's of choices on food and drink. I've only been stuck here when it was too hot for planes to leave due to lack of lift and during the occasional thunderstorm. (Re-fueling isn't a great move.)\n\nAll in all, I like Sky Harbor and its oddities!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jDIloYYv47DJx8S2xQYsyQ", "review_id": "OJztanbmDxEGfQBwXTyHXQ", "text": "Being one of those business travelers that have seen my fair share of airports I would say this one is really not bad. I felt like things moved quickly and I really liked the new Rental Car Center. \n\nIt seems that this airport is prime for an overhaul however based on the volumes of people travel ling through here. I was in Terminal 3 and found the restaurant selection to be so-so and the security area was definitely in need of an upgrade. \n\nOverall good.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K0euQLFAcKhQPZ6JxGAryg", "review_id": "TgaLB5dlRwUfOEDYugKm1w", "text": "Probably my favorite airport to date.  The employees are warm and welcoming.  There is never a crazy line at security.  On Thanksgiving there was no line at security!  Kudos just for that.  On the down side: restaurants close early, getting around the airport is super confusing, and chuck the annoying guys working outside the terminal.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RhE8v5RK_lLrOnGLfNbfpA", "review_id": "3GZ5ri6XO4SxgOYEe4_HlA", "text": "I've been to this airport twice. Once on a layover to Vegas and more recently on a trip to Florida. So first of all, the aiport is nice, modern, and clean. \n\nI can't complain about that, and it's pretty damn huge as well. It's nice to have a lot of square footage, since sometimes layovers can take a few hours, but on the other hand it could completely suck if your layover only gives you a 10 minute time window. \n\nThe food court and various eateries are great and it's not too expensive either. \n\nThe only complaint I have is that the airline I traveled with  (American Airlines) moved the gates and they didn't inform the people sitting at the original gate. This was very unprofessional as I was on time for the correct gate and they didn't bother to announce it, causing me to miss my flight and a huge headache for the remainder of the trip.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qHJ4jLKXtBG3aMidblQsoQ", "review_id": "vxcHp7q0bOf-29ko9n-2dQ", "text": "Top of the \"meh\" list for business travelers.\nThere are about 1 electrical port for every 100 people so plan according. Phoenix is a great town and this place moves a lot of people.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kLCOWdOhwHj1_SRWM81PBQ", "review_id": "QNIi7PnBAx-gQ-K8S8B7tg", "text": "It is a huge airport, but that's not the fault of anything but the passengers who take flights in, out, and through there. Getting around takes time, but you can do it. There is a remote terminal that requires a trip through the TSA Goon Squad on some connections, and that is not a good thing.\n\nOn the upside, it's rarely going to be closed for weather issues. And, most important of all, it has free Wifi!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nSSXAhmBMjjPUaYbqsLsVA", "review_id": "fGBAENNJiv2aVX2LbV0WJg", "text": "Not the worst airport but certainly not the best.\n\nThe biggest issue with this place is the layout. The terminals are difficult to navigate between and the airport just has a dated feel to it. The biggest plus is that it has plenty of seating and power plugs so waiting around is easy.\n\nI'm not sure when they redid the rental car center as I hadn't been through here in a couple years, buts it's way nicer than the old one. I also like that the staff are very good on the shuttles unlike most airports where they barely are willing to answer questions let alone load and unload bags.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MtwKgPbXr71HumNRtZ7YEQ", "review_id": "aFNZPVxXU93bOSeMCdEB_w", "text": "getting nicer each time I comes in here...", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P5VfQpNis_p_vAh0m8xzsw", "review_id": "pXjyuKmd2RJ8kgIy39nG0g", "text": "One hour layover at the southwest Terminals. That area was clean and easy to move around in. Only one crappy Burger King though.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kk05snSafuIFK0lsxoMNzA", "review_id": "VBlK37ba1nN7NB6oaBKHag", "text": "Love our city and airport!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gNKFTqOAZtHlJPgWhVITEw", "review_id": "drrPB5ZYue2JErN0JL9wZA", "text": "Once they can figure out their latest food contracts with HMS this will be one of the best airports in the nation.  Clean and well run my only complaint would be that the rental car stations are REALLY far away and the only way you can get there is by shuttle bus.  Plan accordingly if you have kids or lots of luggage because its a major pain in the butt to drag one or both along for the ride.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RZRfF_oBwtVncFKG5aAKrw", "review_id": "TNp0eaHarRBrAyAGEho3qg", "text": "As far as airports go, PHX is pretty good. My family and I fly out of PHX 3ish times a year to visit family and take vacations. \n\nThe lines always seem to be decently long, however, they always seem to move at a quick pace. Since we travel with our two children we appreciate that everything seems to always run quite smoothly. \n\nThe food choices are what seems to be lacking the most at PHX as there isn't much offered that isn't crappy fast food at \"sky high\" prices or basic \"never heard of before\" eateries. It would be nice and very welcomed change to see some quality \"foodie\" type places added to their line up. \n\nThere are better and worse airports to have to go through, PHX seems to be in the middle.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wQBCdEccPXu2-XbAFOwXDg", "review_id": "YvCVAGlRrgAgDF7QBDSEBg", "text": "I really don't like this terminal, I use it often as a layover on the way from San Francisco to Minneapolis.\n\nIt's too hot and the domestic gates are too far which makes you always have to walk a mile to switch gates. Not even comparable to other major hubs like Denver, Minneapolis, Atlanta etc", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AbO18pf8bXG1qF9bb9L6wQ", "review_id": "V-1AhQHdOSdNg1G1z8s0bg", "text": "Put your walking shoes on!  Especially, if you do not check the monitor and they change your gate on you!  I feel they could use more monitors.  They do have the moving walkways to assist....I swear we went on 15 of them to get to our gate.  A little crazy, a lot tiring.  We were just here for two layovers.  We were in terminal four.  There are a lot of dining options from CPK to Focaccia Fiorentina.  I wanted to grab a sandwich since I was not arriving at DTW until 130am.  Glad I did.  The Classico was super good!!!!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "inEHrQz45dQ_bRCW7HxgQw", "review_id": "Rw8QYfU5uM8YiuV64YfQZw", "text": "This ia a nice big airport with lots of restaurants! There's a lot of shops to choose from too! I like that it's spacey! It's very easy to navigate and they have those rolling walk ways which speeds you up to get to your gate! Great airport!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sHeD1MXfvJsLSOd9vwQyBQ", "review_id": "Ef5FfZxHyJoOVHD7qGrnGQ", "text": "This is usually the starting point for any\njourney I take that's more than a day's drive\nso I'm pretty used to this airport. Convenient.\nI like that they have a economy parking lot on\nthe east side and that you can take a shuttle\nto your terminal. I prefer that to dealing with\nSuper Shuttle stopping all over town before they\nfinally get you home. Also they have decent shops\nwhere you can get Arizona souvenirs in case you\ndidn't have time or just remembered at the very \nlast moment. Food prices though are pretty damn\noutrageous. Arrive having eaten. The TSA deal\nis now usually very smooth and fast. And most of\nthe time you don't even go through the pervscan\nanyway. Come early if you're going through US Airways\nthough. Those are the most cramped terminals where\nyou won't even find a seat in the waiting area if\nthe flight is full. And the bathrooms are decent\ntoo. Enough stalls so that you usually never have\nto wait in line even if a flight from some 3rd world\ncountry just came in and everybody on the flight had \nfood poisoning.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QjZgwWyBtedDGlvocUcW5g", "review_id": "tMfRo7q1JX9bCyOPnHTG_g", "text": "Nobody likes me here either 0_0\n\nWhenever I don't have the option of connecting my flights through Vegas, I come here and act like I'm passed out on the floor until I hear my flight beginning to board xp", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MVHHKyxfGWCnxNmW9tf35g", "review_id": "GJMqf1GVbY6fB-Ol5pAiyw", "text": "This place is chaotic, confusing, and the people who work here are just plain mean.  Hands down, it is the worst airport I have ever been to.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VHKw1pMPA3VgwXDehmwyQw", "review_id": "VwdrDBJx2Gco_eW7Z6tX8Q", "text": "Very efficient airport.  Flying from SD, i have to stop here a lot.  It's always clean.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BgY9LwHmY8BO_lPI3pNRFQ", "review_id": "NIK6BcipMbfAxGygXGqVPg", "text": "Sky Harbor has always been an easy airport to get in and out of. It's pretty much a giant loop. And since the renovations and whatnot, it looks awesome. They've even changed up the signage, making signs bigger and brighter. The layout of the airport is people friendly; one can navigate their way fairly easily through it. The people are friendly, and they have a decent selection for food, probably more so when some of the local restaurants are going to open in the airport.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dGiNBt4eGGmseoFIF6Shww", "review_id": "cjaM3JO8u5Jy4_w0E4fTDQ", "text": "I think this is my favorite airport I have been to in the last two months. I was extremely happy to find out they have free wifi! This is a major plus for me. They security line was easy breezy (I was traveling United) and the staff seemed friendly. Even when I sat down for a quick cocktail and bite to eat the server made sure I got everything fast. Best airport I've been to in awhile, and I travel a lot!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "G-FyatjCEmspIGts2MTN0A", "review_id": "gbcCflcsU6jpsVrH-T8fFg", "text": "Relatively small airport with a regional feel. Kind of limited on food options but not too bad. Taxi line can be brutal in the summer heat so keep that in mind...", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zASARWgR6xyOt2cfRtM43w", "review_id": "T15ISfcefXcBsKpeSHyTFg", "text": "Great airport of you are here on a layover. TSA could be faster...however they could hire people under 50 years old. Great selection of restuarants and shops.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wFweIWhv2fREZV_dYkz_1g", "review_id": "11V6ycXTtxFM7tK9HVUIrQ", "text": "I've been flying out of or into this place my entire life.  Never a bad experience.  \n\nBe careful though - the north curb and south curb throw a lot of people off when you're trying to pick someone up.  Make sure you clarify.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gX7m7stSx1IQsDY4QZFK5Q", "review_id": "GDy6omivNX-5Hr6t8q5XOw", "text": "Well-run, easy to use airport.  Need I say more?", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "svg8Sri5eRg9wDp4c5GW1A", "review_id": "EkcIZAgGyTRId5eThAy6bg", "text": "Intellectually challenged from my nap from my flight, I had to use the bathroom. As I stepped out of the stall, I was surrounded by men. Like a boss, I washed my hands and no one said anything.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0d8aK3J6erYIycfoVI259w", "review_id": "oQH7dpQaYd7Bjq-a_rk9Vg", "text": "As a frequent flier especially out of Phoenix i have to be honest that Sky Harbor is just a terrible Airport. Lately there has been a ton of construction that makes it impossible to get around and the signs for where the terminals are located just dont work. If your looking for which one of the 4 terminals your plane is leaving from you better know before you get there because your not going to find a sign that tells you. Luckily i know the airport well but its just a terrible system. THough they are now doing some construction to try and fix things (I hope).\n\nParking is a mess with the spiral parking garages and getting in. The one nice thing is the cell phone waiting lots that are actually really useful and pretty accommodating for a large airport. Parking cheap is just a good distance away on washington and is worth it if you have the time and AAA discounts. \n\nInside the airport needs updating but is still better than many of the other airport in the country. Overall the inside is one of the best part of the airport with a good amount of places to eat and drink and alright walking between the different gates. Overall Sky harbor is a low level to middle of the pack airport that is going through some hopefully necessary upgrades but a mess otherwise especially for out of town people.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QYgcusG-G0bwUOt0b5rT6w", "review_id": "YcZgGsg5-GWTAcvdXqWNWQ", "text": "It's super easy to travel to and from Sky Harbor International Airport.  It really is America's friendliest airport.  I travel a lot through this airport and I am very happy with it.\n\nBaggage claim is consistently fast.  And I've never had trouble with parking in the economy lot and using the shuttle.\n\nFree wi-fi is awesome.\n\nPretty good shops and restaurants inside.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Iq4beW4vsrvYk2lqKpimtQ", "review_id": "PSCXt9QGudUb-JgOYusSsQ", "text": "I love Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. It is one of the nicest that I have been in, counting DEN, PHL, Ohare among others. I like the restaurants that are in the airport, as well as the shops. There is even a bus that brings you to the airport from the Metro Light Rail Station.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "A99dyhEqcd_yXKPfBWeZHA", "review_id": "hUIEsrEvC5L-0B45_8bMtQ", "text": "My home airport, so with work travel, I'm passing through here very often. I prefer Terminal 4 because of the variety of eating/drinking options for pre-flight enjoyment, and 2 and 3 are just OK and don't offer so much in amenities... but they're less crowded and that is a nice plus.  Also, free wifi!\n\nI rarely get lost in here and to be honest, security here has never been an issue... lines have been long going to gates in Term 4 but they move fairly quickly.\n\nI don't do body-scans (my personal choice), so if you choose to do the same, when you put your crap in the conveyor belt and you note they are only doing body scanners, alert the TSA person and let them know you'll need a pat-down (or a groping.. feel-up.... whatever you wanna call it ;)).  Electing to do this takes me longer to get through security, but I prefer it and plan ahead.\n\nAlso, if you have a digital boarding pass on your iPhone or Android and go through a *different* gate (they are mostly all connected via runways, etc) due to the line at the gate you're supposed to go through, note that they may not be able to scan your digital boarding pass... this happened to us once when we went to another gate with a significantly shorter line.. luckily they had the kiosk just there so I ran out of line and printed them out while hubby held my spot.  FYI!!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "sPEFql7fLp0oouFxnooGpQ", "review_id": "EpIwLOA2jTuV4MaFArSxmQ", "text": "I think as far as airports go, Sky Harbor is pretty great. As other Yelpers have stated, for such a large airport the security check goes relatively quickly. Terminal 4 is the biggest/best with restaurants, shops, etc but the other terminals are fine as well. Make sure if you're getting dropped off/parking a car that you're at the correct terminal. They're working on a tram but for now you either have a hefty walk or have to catch a shuttle to get to another terminal. Plan ahead, know where you're going and you'll be just fine. Free wi-fi for your layover pleasure and an overall well kept building makes Sky Harbor a great departure point from Phoenix...c'mon, you wouldn't want to be here when it's 115 degrees either.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ky9pQ8AKufvZ63IxR41jGg", "review_id": "NLcnKn-ZX3Pw_SFVS_JFfQ", "text": "Dubbed \"America's Friendliest Airport\" well this being my new hometown airport....I can certainly agree with that. Security was a breeze even though they make you totally undress and take everything out of your bag.....LOL.....just kidding there...but they are thorough. \n\nThis airport has some of the best dining options I have seen at any airport....plenty of ATM's....and FREE WIFI....which is a huge plus for me. The airport is very clean....however as one reviewer put it a lot of what you may experience here will strongly depend on what airline your flying.....what terminal your in.....and of course what day and what time of day your flying.\n\nExample: we flew out on a Wednesday afternoon on Southwest Airlines at terminal 3 I believe at gate 31....and everything went fairly smoothly....however if you fly out on weekends or during holidays of course things will be a lot different. The most important thing I can recommend to all who read this review....GET THERE EARLY. I worked for an airline for almost 7yrs.... and I can tell you without a shadow of doubt even at  \"America's Friendliest Airport\" you need to GET THERE EARLY no matter the time or day and you will be fine. Eat, Drink and be Merry my Friends!!!!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-vRFUY8ixuNniCCNVvmkRQ", "review_id": "7VsG6-m3wNhuoMUeHQ8Vcw", "text": "It's called America's friendliest airport for a reason- it truly embodies world class service to all. I love it here it's clean, great places to eat and smiling faces to great you esp at TSA!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a7EgiKhKJZ62KkkapSN35g", "review_id": "gWn0LnCHf6LOHmFKG4bl0Q", "text": "A great airport to be in with many different restaurants and shops to keep you busy on a 3 hour layover. When I had my 3 hour layover it didn't seem like 3 hours. I ate, walked around, and was on their free wi-fi that they provide in the entire airport. I can't complain about anything that had happened there. I didn't talk to anyone because it just wasn't the time for it, but everyone seems very friendly and willing to help you out in anyway you can.\n\nThis used to be where I lived for years, and I loved every minute of it then. The view when you're taking off and landing is very nice, you'll see the hills and the landscape around you, showing why Sky Harbor is probably one of the best airports in the U.S.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LvGC0do89uWKWbNrqFFwHA", "review_id": "x43O_jhexv_nUf9Ka9ACWg", "text": "The approach coming in was awesome! Coming in downwind, then making the base turn toward the final approach allowed for a great view of the area!\nAn airport like PHX with parallel runways allows for better traffic management for arriving and departing aircraft. \n\nFrom I-10, the signage to return rental vehicles is good. After returning the car, just board the shuttle to the terminal.\n\nI had no issues or delays at PHX!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "cUA693FJrEOeF0_iwnqZIA", "review_id": "VIArQaLz9d34Kd9TWZ6JoA", "text": "I have been to Phoenix airport 3 times, all from connecting flights so I have never been through their security, parking, transportation, etc.  This airport is very clean and easy to get around. The \"fast food\" options are limited. \n\nThough on my last trip through, I noticed they have two huge Starbucks and they serve the breakfast sandwiches- that is unusual for a Starbucks in an airport.\n\nI've never had any delays or problems at Phoenix.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Xkyhy9jCwIavbyk4rshXug", "review_id": "h7iifs34sAnxIyB31PcOyw", "text": "One star because zero isn't an option. I hate picking people up OR dropping them off here but far worse is having to FLY to or from here. Wheelchair service is a joke... It already is awful to need thus service they should make it easier and not make you feel like garbage for needing it. \n\nThen there's the restrooms. Both on the way out and on return they were worse than most gas stations I've visited. Gross. I would rather drive. At least as far as a better airport.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FLmzo3gnCgcYL91bwJMkCA", "review_id": "pI2kD-guZUymHkRXLMxaHQ", "text": "Another great airport, quick, clean, and easy to get in and out. The only thing that sucks now is the long hual to the rental car place. But not that big of a deal!!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CkBdOCcmDOZWzuY_oMK02w", "review_id": "Ro59j_nD9GU_yMV0gslFTA", "text": "I found the layout of this airport maddening, especially it's rental car pick-up and return.  The rental car area is miles from the actual airport and there was no express way for the buses to get in and out.  It is an extraordinarily inefficient mousetrap that adds on at least 20 minutes to your commute.  On top of that, the rental vehicles are expensive, and there isn't a gas station remotely near the rental car return center.  If you are local or a frequent traveler you probably figure all of this stuff out, but if you are a first timer, it is very frustrating.\n\nThis could have just been the day I was there, but the security lines were woefully understaffed.  They only had 2 of 6 lines running the day I was there.  Because of this, a bottleneck was being caused by the priority treatment that families, those in wheelchairs, and business class elite receive.  I am all for this preferential treatment, that wasn't the problem, but because the line moved so slow, there were periods of time where these were the only folks who were moving through at all.  The security folks were having a tough time simply keeping up with them.  It took 45 minutes to get through a line that was only 50% full.  I perish the thought of  what it would be like if they had a more substantial group of travelers.\n\nOn the plus side, I found the airport clean, but that is a base expectation for an airport.  There were good food options in the terminal, but not at the gate.  Because of the aforementioned security bottleneck, you would be crazy on eating anywhere but your gate for fear of missing your flight.\n\nIn the Terminal 4 section of Southwest, there was a bar and grill.  The food was expensive, and the menu very limited.  In spite of this massive airport, people were wedged in to small areas with virtually no room to move.  I felt like I was eating on child sized furniture.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "jbd8Uv0r16Kwj3Ayd9vvuA", "review_id": "r1-rzfY4pzVLgSHmL4VeAA", "text": "PHX:\n\nRight now, the Phoenix airport is more of a 2 star airport, but it is undergoing a lot of renovations so I applaud the effort.  Sky Harbor International has an incredibly long way to go before it can be considered in the same class as some of the nicer international airports, let alone inside the U.S.  The terminals feel drab and dingy.  The old Southwestern-patterned carpets don't help, though there are eye-pleasing murals decorating the walls of some concourses.  Relatively low ceilings and limited window views of the outside coupled with dense passenger traffic can make some sections of this airport feel downright claustrophobic.\n\nSeriously though, entering this airport feels like taking a step back in time.  Remember the retro Taco Time theme of brown and burnt orange?  That's what Sky Harbor feels like.  Speaking of food, the restaurant selection here is abysmal.  Fortunately, the aforementioned renovations include the addition of several new eateries including local concepts.  There's currently a lot of on-going construction.\n\nAt least the future is bright for Phoenicians.\n\nFree Wi-Fi.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8-mw_aotUGmP0k0s6QKwOA", "review_id": "SP0djW8DtoKI9YWvPwNvDA", "text": "The more I travel, the more thankful I am for my home airport. It is a clean venue featuring interesting decor, tasty food and drink (local faves: Sauce, Press Coffee) and I have never had a terribly long wait at security.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7cIc52lToGmKu7Hpp6rPdg", "review_id": "V5bJ5-ZB59njkCyQMPZHJQ", "text": "Its not a very helpful place but It was clean. It feels old and outdated. I did manage to meet good people that helped me get to my location. For service Im okay if the place doesn't look good.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CtuoM6_Im-xBZMAqPKMQ8A", "review_id": "7yedwrUIlfuo8Ajee-abbQ", "text": "Very mediocre airport when it comes to food & frills. Security lines can be dreadful when only 1 line is open, but at least everyone working has been pleasant. I will say that I appreciate that it's always been clean when I've traveled through!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TRhLpAzd2uddqAzVTDtecA", "review_id": "-0FW2w6Zmuytt-8LXreLPA", "text": "The airport here is a major layover spot for those flying somewhere on the East Coast to California. I know I was here for a while while trying to get to Baltimore.\n\nOverall, it is a neat airport -- some food places near terminals, but not too many options as they are mainly \"fast food\" types. The workers at Nathan's Hot Dogs were actually really nice and gave me a complimentary dog for having been there so long. (:\n\nThe Southwest staff here are not the most helpful when it comes to layovers, but they try. It can be really crowded too, as you wait. I do not recall any complimentary Wi-Fi in the airport. There is not much of a view from the airport either.\n\nAs most people said, the restrooms can be really gross. I think it is from the lack of care by other passengers who have their layovers here, as well. Not the worst airport I have been to, but could be better.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Ac_4U3LDCrNgf6Z9OP3kXA", "review_id": "w9a572p77ZwFPvstdEmxfw", "text": "I like PHX airport.\n\nI find it easy to get through and logically laid out.\nBaggage is simple and I like that you can be picked up at each of the 4 Terminals instead of having to take a train to a main one.\n\nI wish they had a few better eateries, but, hey, it's an airport.\n(Is there some kind of law that requires airports to provide shitty, over-priced food?)\n\nOverall, an easy place to navigate.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sgANmBtbAr1n99zlNzU99g", "review_id": "uqp9IlP4b0qZySNI_l5smQ", "text": "The Good: Free wi-fi, fairly easy to get around (Terminal 4), Decent dining options (Terminals 3 and 4)\nThe Bad: Parking in their garage can cost you dearly, relocation of offsite parking shuttles, terminal 3's somewhat confusing layout, Terminal 2\n\nBeing a person who frequents this airport, I can tell you it is not Incheon nor Dubai.  However, it is a decent sized facility that can accommodate larger aircraft.  Many of the gates now have newer jetways to accommodate the larger A321s and could easily accommodate the A330s/340s.\n\nFood options are decent, even though scarce in some terminals.  However, that is changing.  They are building restaurants such as McDonald's and adding new ones such as Starbucks.  Even baggage claim has a Starbucks.  \n\nThe above is mostly about Terminal 4 but Terminal 3 has good food options but the terminal is very dated.  Has a fairly confusing layout to the unfamiliar.\n\nTerminal 2 is even more dated.  Shame that United and other carriers use this terminal when spaces are available at 3.\n\nOne of the biggest problems I have with the airport is how the off-site parking shuttles are positioned.  The best way to describe the area is chaotically dangerous.  It is literally at the end of the airport where traffic at different points merges and in front of the corporate cars.  Just imagine a parking or hotel shuttle trying to get in and a corporate car trying to get out with traffic whizzing past between 35-50 mph.  Herding cats would be more orderly.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zIsXZ2qo2JRGERaFeE3sNg", "review_id": "4-i6x24HM1YDGueTGS0HmQ", "text": "I must say I have experienced better, but this place isn't exactly a 2-star airport... especially since I'm most recently comparing this to San Jose's state of the art hot shot new airport wing.  \n\nBathrooms were moderately clean, could've been better.  Airport seems kind of musty and old and there aren't that many outlets available in the waiting areas.  A few near key points, but not enough in my opinion.  Nice selection of food available, ate at Paradise Bakery and saw a small Chili's inside plus other stuff.  \n\nUsed the airport shuttle to get to the car rental place and that was pretty easy to figure out.  There seems to be a lot of bus shuttles going through so we didn't have to wait long at all.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IqdFvfcjqZXuuomsyGyTsw", "review_id": "-ntu81EQr5EHZVjdIas2fg", "text": "I've flown in and out of PHX a couple of times and I've been pleased with each experience.\n\nThe airport has good signage and is easy to navigate through.\n\nThe Rental Car Center is located a few minutes away from the airport and there's a free shuttle that takes you to and from the location.  If catching the shuttle to the Rental Car Center, the shuttle stops by the curb right outside of the baggage claim area.  The shuttle runs continuously and the wait time has virtually been zero for me the times that I've had to use it.  It seems to be a very efficiently run operation.\n\nJust an observation, but the airport is a little on the older, more run down looking side.  It is also not very spacious so the walkways and seating areas can get crowded.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tVdp2HWbzP-5E06e1MveoA", "review_id": "FfEgFSokdC4KtbM3KdL_tw", "text": "I don't know why it is that all these airports have such a major lack of seating.  The staff here are friendly, and security is quick, but I just wish they'd work on the gate areas and add more seats.  Need an example?  Sacramento International's new terminal.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nluS1gzW9Ry6x3xK5DvuKg", "review_id": "MIlYmSiyQHvY7A524AgVdA", "text": "A very meh airport. I recently had to make two layovers here and I've got to say, it's not a great layover airport. Horrible food options and very few of them within reasonable walking distance so if you don't have alot of time, you're screwed. One of the most miserable things here was the lack of seating and overall cramped atmosphere in the gate areas. They cramp a dozen gates in a small area and it's a mess. Lines for different flights intertwining and the like. \n\nThe disorganization mixed with flight delays just made for a very stressful flight.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QjZgwWyBtedDGlvocUcW5g", "review_id": "6GcbP_u1FFqghAgX8y9AZg", "text": "hmmm...looks like Phoenix has made some changes since the last time I've came through!\n\nTheir staff is ALOT friendlier than the staff I've encountered a year or two ago. The change of attitude in the staff made a huge difference.\n\nI don't know if this was always there before, but southwest airlines has a little tv area, (complete with a table and seats) made specifically for kids to watch cartoons and eat. This kept the midget well preoccupied during the 3 hour layover! \n\nThey are also working on a new tram that will help passengers with getting around terminals. \n\nI feel more comfortable in this updated Phoenix airport and I like the direction they are headed to. Keep up the good progress Phoenix!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Aiywi3Up01jRi5tX9HV-sg", "review_id": "wONQpdkx6UETaLhiVw50fA", "text": "I like this airport due to the easily accessible lounges. If you don't have a lounge pass then this place can be a lame spot. Although there are plenty of food and beverage options - the airport is spread out and you need time to0 get from one terminal to the other - especially if you are crossing the country. The regional stuff usually stays in one terminal - for us  - the B terminal. The terminal lounge in B only stays open until 8 pm.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wtL2f5NDnTRn8x8yCU_K8Q", "review_id": "gi2bfRc8lk5_e7DWjceq7w", "text": "After my fourth visit here I no longer can give this airport a pass for a bad day. \n\nIt's 7pm, not a shop or restaurant is open, this has been every trip. So much for eating on a layover. \n\nGates and airport in general are dingy and unkempt, dirty carpets, full trash cans, funny smell.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JAzJXjfXDuMpQ87QFfjrZA", "review_id": "s9Afp0Ya0YYSk3W4On98JQ", "text": "Cool, clean, good selection of eateries when waiting for your flight.  First time here and a good first impression.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RF74LWUXaoZjNPpt4782pQ", "review_id": "DUUl1AkOqYV3jUTzPW5taQ", "text": "Sky Harbor has always been one of my favorite airports to fly into. Maybe I'm biased because I used to live in Phoenix, but it's spacious, clean, and beautiful. It can get busy at times, but definitely not chaotic like JFK!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VT-4bP-o0aUzRiosIj04dQ", "review_id": "nMVKdAOY3UvWtGynbwpayw", "text": "As soon as you get off the plane you feel like you've landed in 1980s. Seriously, the furniture, decor, and the monitors are completely from \"Back to the Future.\" I couldn't believe my eyes, it is not 2012?  \" I'm not picky about my airport interior design, but it's just depressing here.\" -MacRae O. said it best  \n\nI didn't have a long layover so I can't comment on the phone options. There is WiFi and no hassle so that is why it gets two stars, but hopefully they will have more updates in the future.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aqFbEZAcI2mtr6Zx4oOHEQ", "review_id": "GXaboPAoqEnfFGEPLXWUZQ", "text": "Nice shops and restaurants.  User-friendly terminal.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "J2JfCaiaZku8HgfNceU8Rg", "review_id": "vE2JtjDuqk4Kf5fQGFS7Jw", "text": "Sky Harbor is a good airport, it really is, but no match for my beloved Tucson International. I can't recall many poor experiences here, thank god! It's easy to get through, not too massive, nor too small (but Iike small). It's a pleasant airport. But Sky Harbor smells like Cinnabon and Burger King on every corner and every terminal, so I'm sorry, but I'm knocking a star for that! I don't mind the pizza hut smell though :) If Sky Harbor got a little facelift in the food department, I'd be glad to give a sold 5 stars!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zfysCL-0uQNCWdGvzZ6QWA", "review_id": "L8cS_kXdfRDibwFyY0v6qA", "text": "As airports go, we are spoiled, Phoenicians!\nThis place has always been better than most other airports I've been to! Great food choices, easy to read signs, security moves quickly, and hello!? no snow here to make us sit on a runway!!!\n\nThere are plenty of clean shops to find things to occupy your time on a long flight.\nI don't know if you could have ever smoked here, but it sure doesn't smell like it. Outside by the curb only!\n\nFree wifi.\nI miss ATA, only because they had some awesome flight attendants stationed in Phoenix. \n\nIt took me a little while to get used to the new colors of the exit signs when leaving the terminals, but they are pretty clear once you realize it's just a color change! \n\nI've been here 100+ times over the years. Still get excited every time I come back from another state.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sRWrHdNkL-BAzgH9K-pGUw", "review_id": "PoujHFQnJx3Do4hATvfdYg", "text": "I can't think of a major airport I would give more than 4 stars to, so this one ranks pretty high for me. \nSky Harbor is HUGE! Do not book a connection for under one hour unless you thrive on stress and love spending time in airports.\nThis review is for Terminal 4 the USAirways terminal  There is a nice variety of food and shopping options past security. The gate areas are bright and open and the available seating is adequate. The corridors are usually easy to navigate although it can get quite crowded at times. Everything is well marked. Generally the staff, both airport and airline, are friendly and helpful. \nThere is free wifi. A big plus for me. A few more convenient outlets/charging stations would be nice. \nAll in all this is not a bad airport to have to spend time in between flights.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M6d-RVFid-ReUczI5BOB9w", "review_id": "uct7zWMpQCgqKBGA2hsd6w", "text": "As the plane touched down on the oily black tarmac, I glanced out the window. \n\nThrough the sweltering Phoenix heat, I could see people driving in their vehicles, mindless to those that were landing in their magical city.  I was one of those people, looking for magic.\n  \nMy time in Phoenix only amounted to a walk from Terminal B to Terminal C to catch a flight that had not allowed for a decent layover.  In my ten minute journey, I was able to enjoy all of Phoenix's finest smells and airport workers.  \n\nWhile I was briskly ushered through the concourse by the moving sidewalk, I thought that I saw an angel descend upon the desert city.  I was wrong, it was just another plane touching down.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1ieuYcKS7zeAv_U15AB13A", "review_id": "JL7GXJ9u4YMx7Rzs05NfiQ", "text": "Luckily, I didn't have to travel far to make my connecting flight. And for this, I thank you, Phoenix.\n\nMy brief layover was pleasant as the employees were kind and the flight was on time.  Hopefully, next time I can grace Phoenix with my presence for a little while longer.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 7, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "y8ZCNq8HSGDSx7Vm-NYEOw", "review_id": "9EcVoXRoQf5wrL5oVwAoRQ", "text": "My review of the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is not as entertaining since I arrived late night and left on the first flight out Monday morning.  When I arrived everything was closed, which was fine - because I came to see the city and not the airport. \n\nWhen we walked out it seemed like you were walking into an overly heated room, about 90 degrees. The shuttles to the rental car facility were right there as you walked out the door. \n\nMy only complaint is that when I flew out that morning and arrived at the airport at 5am, the only stores open were Cinnabon and Nathan's Hotdog and it smelled like one big Cinnamon Hot Dog. Killed my appetite until lunch later that day.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "YLE6GoJ61fb0QBF7JTkaJg", "review_id": "HDCPnZxy6kWxIwCVCnXuOg", "text": "Phoenix Sky Harbor is one of the very best airports you could fly into or out of!  I travel a lot and I will admit that my rating of Sky Harbor was different a couple of years ago, but now they are one of the best!\n\nTop reason's why Sky Harbor rocks!\n~Location, location, location!! You don't have to drive way out to Timbuktu to catch a plane.  Super easy to get into the airport with east and west exits.\n~Size does matter!!  It's smaller and easier to get around than some of the larger airports.  You don't have to ride a stupid train to get your baggage!\n~It's very clean inside the terminals.  The decor is somewhat modern and it very interesting to look at.  They've done a very nice job with decorating the terminals in a desert theme but it doesn't feel like your in the desert...lol\n~TSA stations are easy to get through especially if you use your iPhone for your boarding pass.  Not all airports are offering this yet.\n~There are plenty of one stop flights available to most major cities!! YES!\nThey offer free WIFI ~ I know, I know this should be the standard now in all airports but it NOT!  Several major airports don't offer free WIFI?!?!\n~Plenty places to get a cup of coffee!\n\nSure I call this airport home ~ but I would be a challenge to find a much better airport in the US!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iPhoJlwisUKGGrA0QNmYMw", "review_id": "AD9xQTLAMDJ80D86iAg5pA", "text": "B/C I can get to this airport using public transportation ill give it 4 stars, b/c i got a ticket from picking up my luggage for 5 seconds because it came in late and i got a ticket -2 and i was about to get towed in less than 5 mins i hate this place lol!!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iPhoJlwisUKGGrA0QNmYMw", "review_id": "-OQeBbumYxha9srpEdYcLQ", "text": "can get to by using the light rail and free wifi, it's okay but this is the best in phx!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XoAyhKIQsCDwwDFzC900Fg", "review_id": "yuf68exDRMjO45BxVrqG6A", "text": "Having been through PHX several times on my way to my favorite spa in Scottsdale, I generally have a good feeling when I arrive (vacation yay!) and not great when I have to leave (back to reality- boo!).  But that's not the airport's fault...\n\nThis airport is pretty easy to navigate- shuttles to a fancy schmancy off-site rental car center are readily available and convenient, though signs are not as prevalent as they could be.  People mover walkways are prevalent in the long walkways connecting areas of the airport.  Since Arizona is very hot, strong air conditioning is important so I notice that it's pretty good, since I feel comfy until the hair dryer-like blast I receive when I walk out the electronic doors to get to the shuttle.  The airport is a little old and dated; gates are not as spacious as they could be for the amount of passengers for each flight, and bathrooms are cramped and have limited space for everyone's rolling bags.  And I cannot find Coke brand beverages (especially Dasani) after security to save my life, or scorched throat.  Gimme some options PHX!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "nAu5d3OU07IPQAFjhFuGXA", "review_id": "XEhTnRzT4p6n3XjM8Vpmyg", "text": "USAir has gates in this airport. Flew from Charlotte to Ontario, Ca with a plane change here and found it to be very convenient.\n\nWhen you fly into SoCal, you have many choices.\nWith USAir you have the option to fly into LAX and deal with traffic or you can fly into Ontario with a short and easy plane change in PHX.\n\nUSAir merged with AmericaWest Airlines in 2005. Since AW was HQ in Tempe it allows USAir to provide multiple flights to many Western cities and destinations in Mexico as well.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XsSnBoDIGxiBaNlLPm8gmw", "review_id": "cHW0-osuW2LMhFI_8-kLaA", "text": "One of the best airport in US. Staffs are very friendly. Its pretty easy to get to off-site rental car center are readily available and convenient \n\nPARKING is EXTREMELY COSTLY at the terminal (~$24/day).. Allow yourself enough time and park at the Economy parking outside and take the shuttle.  \n\nFREE WIFI though out the airport.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KCQUgDM3vNuB5xn4ZXVo-A", "review_id": "EVPAQuzTf8E0B7DRRwIEtQ", "text": "I haven't been to many airports in my life, so of the few that I've been to, Sky Harbor is one of the better ones. And here's why: outlet stations. If you have any kind of electronic device that sometimes acts as an extra appendage, you can appreciate the sight of a row of outlets in an airport. I can't tell you how many times I've arrived at the airport, realized my cell battery was low and panicked at the thought of my phone dying before take off and not having any buffer to airplane small talk.\n\nSky Harbor is clean and efficient with helpful signage as airport signage should be. I think I've always flown out of B or C gate and the food options are pretty good-better than your standard airport cuisine. Of course the prices are airport-appropriate (see: highway robbery), but should you be stuck there for an extended period of time, the eats won't be limited to mystery meat from the golden arches. Pretty much every restaurant I saw had a bar which is great for those of us with air travel anxiety. \n\nI don't mind stopping through Sky Harbor and should I get stuck there, I think it's one of the better airports to get stuck in.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IQu6xzCD6mcqO_R781UpBg", "review_id": "uPekT0-0tngEWpN-DA-j_Q", "text": "Another delayed flight, what's new?  I've used the time to develop an airport rating system mostly compatible with Yelps five star reviews.  So on a scale of one to five stars, with five being A PALACE, \"I'd rather spend time here than at home,\" and one being THE PIT OF DESPAIR (say it in the albino's voice for greatest effect) Phoenix's Sky harbor rates a decent 3.5.\n\nSky harbor is on the small side of large airports and as such one expects a certain degree of difficulty getting to it and finding parking, one accepts this difficulty and plans accordingly (or one doesn't and misses one's flight).  Phoenix is no more or less agonizing than any big airport in terms of getting there.\n\nThe external waiting areas (before security check points) are nice, there are comfy chairs with convenient charging stations throughout and a good selection of shops and restaurants (even a flight museum).  Shy Harbor offers free wireless, the only price you pay is nervous exhaustion waiting for the achingly slow connection.\n\nSecurity can be a bit of an ordeal.  The scanners appear to be some sort of already outdated beta test version that take seven seconds to violate your privacy rights instead of the more usual three seconds.   Upon exiting the scanner there are no seats for passengers to sit on while they gather up their belongings and put their shoes back on.  One small bench does exist, but as of the writing of this review it was hidden behind some temporary walls and a desk.  Lack of seating means people tend to clog up the exit side of security trying to snatch up their things and put themselves back together before moving out of the way of others.   The high point of today's trip through security was Mr. Grumpypants, one of the rudest TSA agents I have encountered in awhile, haranguing the senior citizens for leaving their paper tickets in their pockets.\n\nThe open, modern terminals are clean, clearly marked, and fairly easily navigated.  There are no trams and surprisingly few moving walkways for a town full of retirees (I leave it to you to decide if that is a plus or a minus).   Once at the gate I found that there were wall outlets available but they were located about five feet up the walls and not always next to any seating.  Not exactly convenient, but at least available.  there are a small assortment of shops and restaurants in the terminals but the good stuff is all back past security.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9oanrcKFZPDGLbpyUIfefA", "review_id": "eOipzt3DqYgcFQRpcNW8Qg", "text": "This airport really sucks.  The layout for one is ridiculous.  I felt like we spent most of our two hour layover walking from one terminal to the next just to grab a quick meal.  The saving grace was Paradise Cafe.  It was the only high quality and decently priced place to get a meal that both my child and I would like.  If you're traveling alone I'm sure you can find other places but having a kid really limits the choices!  Also they have a complete lack of power outlets!  Most airports these days have a long row of nice leather chairs with outlets in the arm, but PHX is lacking this.  You just have to hope you can get a seat by one of the columns with an outlet in it, but then you get the death stare from ten other people when you plug in!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A3mpjzazkSDkua4cPSayYA", "review_id": "7Qm3BaptABZe_JbHvRJ40g", "text": "Its an air port\nEverything is over priced\nThe staff is under manned\nElectric outlets are few and inconveniently placed\n\nWhat ever it gets me from A to B by bicecting the gravitational forces of the flux capacitor. Fuck u science!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "NxncBQ96XP6NSzkE3Z17VQ", "review_id": "MKbj5rVBF8pVo2I8De0SGg", "text": "Not a fan of the airport being 10 miles away from car rental... Easy to get around but plan extra time for the shuttle ride.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4fl__BqgdV7Wf28AlgSivg", "review_id": "wKZEM6Bw8pzQP0Gj4o-3oA", "text": "Good airport.  I'm not a world travel or a weekly traveler, but this airport got it done.  Upon my arrival, they got my bags out quick and an exit was easy to find.  My ride easily found me and whisked me off to the golf course haha. \n\nOn my flight out I arrived early and got checked in without problem.. check my golf clubs without as much as a hiccup and made my way through security.  It was 'early' in the morning so there was a chunk of business travelers. It took me about 20 minutes to get through security.  There are a handful of shops pre security (including paradise bakery) and then another handful of shops after security.  Plenty of places to sit and relax while you wait for your flight with plug ins bountiful.  \n\nMy flight was delayed getting out for a bit, but what can you do?", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "377CDhtGrgoNNEnEhf6Ccw", "review_id": "IRRqhEqG4ukloQEkhxxsGQ", "text": "I like the free wifi.  Bonus points there.\n\nThey've got a great system based on numbers and colors on the doors so if someone is picking you up in a car it's easy to tell them \"Hey, I'm standing next to the blue 4 door 26.  However, if you're like me, the last time I was picked up at this airport by my little brother who lives in Phoenix we discovered that there is a 4 South and a 4 North...  That is, we EVENTUALLY figured it out.  Well, isn't that special.\n\nYou DO NOT want to change airlines in Phoenix.  Not only do you have to leave the terminal and find an airport shuttle to take you to the other terminal (where you have to reprocess through TSA hell) but the airline didn't instruct me on how to do this.  I went running down to the other end of the terminal trying to find the right gate only to be told I had to leave the terminal to take the tram/shuttle.  Just TRY finding the right door to leave and catch the right tram.  It was an adventure, I tell you.  TSA check point was so backed up I'd have never have made my connecting flight.  Thank goodness that flight was running late and the airline rebooked me on another flight or  I'd have been SOL.\n\nNot my favorite airport ever - Denver has way better food options, for example - but it gets the job done.  And so can I on the free wifi.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "J6IOwRvM6UYtJIxKR1KW7w", "review_id": "-cIl_pB7oG1vg--sGWG4fw", "text": "PHX is truly one of the worst airports out there. It's outdated, too small for the crowd, and amenities are definitely lacking. It just doesn't get much worse than this airport.\n\nAlso the security lines are just crazy abnormally long during odd hours of the days.... More so than other airports of similar size. So make sure you have enough time planned in advanced when getting through this airport.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-08-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0EtZMnRQF2YsXvWBQ7FauQ", "review_id": "nLelxbl1xv_3Xc32rBrkHQ", "text": "Rental car review.\n\n118 degrees.  Standing outside in the heat waiting for a bus.  10 minutes go by and I have seen 3 busses leave with out of service signs.  Another 10 minutes pass and no active duty busses.  Finally, a bus!  We have a packed bus and the driver is just standing outside.  5 minutes later he comes back on the bus and we drive 10 miles an hour the whole way to the terminal.\n\nPHX...pay attention.  Business travelers do not appreciate being left in the heat for 20 minutes watching out of service busses pass by.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tSockOVK_3SCpGJQOLzM8A", "review_id": "BQQHqJ5MPI4bXIx3EWaSZA", "text": "Kind of sucks that we had to layover here, but it is what it is. Just a layover. I did notice they have a cell phone waiting lot which is nice and I wish more airports had them when waiting for rides.\n\nSurprised at how large the airport is or seems to be. There are plenty of long walk ways to the gates or a ride on the people movers if feeling too lazy to foot it. Or a ride on the pallett jacks with benches seems to be a popular mode of transport.\n\nBig plus is the free wi-fi. Other people seem to not have much luck with a connection, but mine seems just fine.\n\nNot a ton of food options at all. CPK to go, Pizza Hut, Cinnabon. Typical mall food.\n\nBathrooms are kind of blech...\n\nI think the carpet with the little airplanes could use a cleaning. At least in C12. It smelled funny. \n\nWaiting areas by the gates don't have a ton of seating.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "14n1Y_A_S-8tHWqurAW8wQ", "review_id": "K3OTxDaAb1exJhyMX_RKCw", "text": "Good old Sky Harbor.  My home base airport for six years.  I put in a lot of time here, either working or passing through so I feel like a review isn't just recommended.  It's expected!  This is a solid airport but there's a huge difference between the terminals where the carriers the port authority cares about fly into and the ones where they put the carriers that don't give them as much money.  \n\nYou can tell Terminal 2 is old.  The concessions are tired: a Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Wendy's, an obligatory HMS Host restaurant called All Star and a Round Table Pizza that tastes nothing like Round Table pizza.  A Fox News stand and a Hudson News.  The TSA checkpoint is poorly organized and slow in the mornings when the crowds are thickest.  Before you go past TSA, there's practically nothing if you're hungry.  Just Ocatillo Sun for drinks and sandwiches or a Hudson News for snacks.  \n\nTerminal 4 is a different story.  It has a small museum with changing exhibits, shopping, a drug store, Chili's Too, a Mexican restaurant, Paradise Bakery which is a pretty good sandwich shop all on its own, Coldstone Creamery, and a Famous Famiglia (I think --- I get these fast Italian places mixed up) and Burger King.  These are all before security, too.  It's a big terminal with 4 concourses.  C & D belong to Southwest and A & B belong to US Airways and each concourse has its own set of restaurants.  The TSA is very efficient here and quick even if it's busy.  \n\nHaven't flown international so I can't tell you anything about Terminal 3.  This airport also features volunteers in purple coats that will cordially give you information.  The parking and signage are well marked and reasonable.  When I left, they charged $8 for daily parking in the shuttle serviced economy lots ($10 for covered if you are in the East EL) and $25 for daily parking for the lots within walking distance of the terminal.  People there are friendly and it's overall well-organized.  I just wish it were more consistent in terms of available services across terminals.  I hear that will change once the remodel is complete.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wmghn03fVQdtN3ad8G0sAQ", "review_id": "qmNPRyQjwOQYQ1AetQTCBw", "text": "Phoenix has a nice and very large airport with multiple terminals. You can find lots of amenities at the airport and some decent dining options.  Fair warning though that there aren't that many dining options once you get to the gates so grab food or eat before you get there if you want any diversity.  Multiple Starbucks through out the airport so it is easy to find your caffeine fix as needed.  Security can take some time, like most airports at times, so get to the airport with plenty of time to spare for your flight.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zEHcZ7V911uwOD2IzieiQg", "review_id": "4_TxwnomwEFa_rOx0u6GuQ", "text": "I've had the privilege of flying into PHX on one blissful weekend to run the 2011 P.F. Chang Rock n Roll Arizona marathon. Finding that cheap airline ticket from HNL was the challenge in itself, but it was totally worth it. PHX is about a 10 minute drive from downtown Phoenix, so it wasn't too bad, although they also have a public transportation that's pretty noteworthy too. Using Delta Airlines as my prime carrier of choice, I connected through Salt Lake City, before boarding the small regional jet to PHX. There were some direct flights to PHX, but it was on US Airways, an airline I don't know much about, or do I really want to fly with anyways. I stick with what works and makes me happy.\n\nPHX itself is a regional airport, but is large enough to support a large flux of commuters and travelers getting into Phoenix and other destinations within the surrounding region or across the USA, if not farther than that. There is not much in the way of shopping here, unless you were to do the usual snacks, restaurants, and other pickups of souvenirs you want to snag at the airport before leaving for your final destination.  Getting in and out of this airport is similar to other sized airports, just go to follow the directional arrows to the baggage claim and pick up your luggage before heading to the rental car counter or shuttle, taxi cab area, or the waiting area for your friends and family. \n\nI definitely love PHX and the city of Phoenix and Tempe. Just like most airports, the ticketing area is very much together, unless mentioned otherwise. I do love the airline DIY kiosks, since I know I can do it myself without having to do much of anything. I normally just check in on my iPhone and print out the paper boarding pass at the airport. Sometimes, I should just use my iPhone app to go through security, just to save a little bit of time. Then again, I do like to keep those boarding pass mementos of 1st class seating, just because it's just an awesome feeling to be in 1st class rather than in economy. For now, economy works right now, since airline tickets are getting to be a pain. There is free wifi connectivity here at the airport, so that's a good thing when you need it. \n\nThe baggage claim area at PHX is smaller than I thought, but it's pretty good. The only problem would be that airport prices for food and amenities do cost an arm and a leg. That's the crappy part of the entire flying experience for me. While I know they have to make money somehow, try to find some other way to gauge the flying public, please! I know I shouldn't really grumble about it, but I'm blessed to be flying when all I am doing is running marathons in every state in the United States. I probably won't come back to PHX in the future. If I do, it will just be passing through to other destinations still undiscovered by me.\n\nFly away!\n\nB+", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MPNFtwa6OGZcMJoB6b90iQ", "review_id": "F-0jo0DVHzthIdpt9qvGjw", "text": "This airport is huge. So big that I would never want to transfer flights here with different airlines because I don't know if I would make it in time. Big plus that there is free wifi and decent food options", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OA6pgBtIhnodJNThVOCKaw", "review_id": "7cvhxhJZUAPJUaEiy1Fsig", "text": "I've flown into and out of Phoenix airport several times in my life.  Well, not me, I've been inside a plane, but you already knew that.\n\nAnyway, the airport is clean, the people working there are nice, and it's one of the major hubs for US Airways.  The terminal we were in had a Starbucks, a Burger King, a Cinnibon and a Mexican spot.  There were a couple of gift shops with typical Arizona schwag (t-shirts, mugs, etc.).  They also had books for people who forgot to bring their own.\n\nWe were delayed for 5 hours due to weather on the East Coast which sucked, but wasn't their fault.  They fed us snacks for free and kept us updated every 15-30 minutes or so.  \n\nAnyway, this isn't one of those airports with armrests on their chairs so it was easy, albeit uncomfortable, to take a nap.  Travel well, my friends!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r01TfUd2TdZ1N464B1IhJQ", "review_id": "IxFEEO8hb-zV6PS9uoREZQ", "text": "NEEDS BETTER FOOD!!! Even Oakland upgraded... get with it Phoenix!!!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "8N481iGgsUYA1-TtESOntw", "review_id": "zQy3_x3-EnDyZ2ys-IjY7w", "text": "The amount of space this airport takes up is huge. Way to big, the walk to your gate is forever. If your making a connection its even worse.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-x2kDS9hWVtOvv3lnnULpw", "review_id": "ppIYaCsJn_G3prgtJRH_Tw", "text": "Just A-OK, long walkway between terminals.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Uchznb_3tmqIpJTh16iRPg", "review_id": "5AsAMYLm8DLY6yD3jK09_w", "text": "Nice airport but doesn't offer many eateries in their terminals. Many of their escalators were down due to maintenance issues and that didn't help their cause but it easy to get to.  Good thing I wasn't there long or I probably would have given them a 2 star rating.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "-EyEj5BujVFisco6OwmR8A", "review_id": "6NDJ8a0mRorDq8NealhJrg", "text": "This has to be one of the worst airports ever!  If you get dropped off (or picked up), you get yelled at for taking too long. Then they have double \"parking\" on drop off so you get yelled out for not being able to move. Huh?  Once inside you're kind of on your own...not a lot of signs to direct you to the right place. If you ask for help, you will more than likely be \"greeted\" with an unfriendly \"yeah\".  The only reason I gave it 2 stars instead of 1 is because they do have free wifi.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gx7gQMWkzoke3VPitU2hlA", "review_id": "xPVKl5MND25G4bsia9mqVw", "text": "Fast, efficient security lines.  That's one of the most important factors of how good an airport is (to me at least).  \nMost of the good food is before the security gates, so if you're wanting to eat there before your flight, I'd recommend going about 15-30 minutes before you'd normally arrive at the airport.  The layout of the airport is fairly straight forward, moving sidewalks are way more convenient and efficient than trams, another plus.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a7EgiKhKJZ62KkkapSN35g", "review_id": "Odjug3Bn8cb8nz0mC36g1w", "text": "I used to live in Arizona and have flown out of here, as well as flown through here as a layover so I have had the pleasure of experiencing each scenario of being a traveler in this airport.\n\nWhen flying out of here to go to Vegas, I parked pretty far away, and had a bus shuttle me into the airport. This was a fast and painless experience and only took about 10 minutes total. Once I got into the airport and got my boarding pass I went through security check within about 5 minutes. There were a lot of people there, however, the people from TSA were working fast and were still checking everything from what it seemed to me at least. So within 20 minutes of arriving to the airport I am already inside the airport and able to get to my terminal if I were in a hurry.\n\nSince I wasn't in a hurry because I give myself plenty of time to get to my destination when flying, I ended up getting something to eat at Round Table Pizza. This airport has a lot of shops and restaurants to choose from that will keep you occupied or get you what you want in a flash if you're in a hurry. I always find friendly people here that start up random conversations which I particularly enjoy doing while I travel, it makes the time fly by (pun intended).\n\nWhen I have flown through here from when I moved back to Buffalo, I was happy to be back to my favorite place I have ever lived in my life. I walked around in here until my flight was boarding just looking at the great looking landscape that is surrounding you outside. There are some hot spots in the airport that you can feel the heat beating through with the sun throwing down 110 degree heat, but it's a nice feeling of being back. The entire airport is obviously air conditioned, but it's nice to have Arizona throw me some nostalgic beams of heat to remind me what this great state does best, melt everything! hehe.\n\nOverall this is my favorite airport I've ever been to, and there's a reason it's called the Friendliest Airport....because everyone here is very nice, and helpful. I am surprised at the reviews here, but I guess you can't please everyone!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hfZkk4FX6rp5ZS2RrdpwhQ", "review_id": "u4g_yhlTU-pPoGU_sksF4Q", "text": "It gets 4 stars for having free Wi-Fi.  Be aware that if you are on US Air (and more than likely you are), you may have a long walk between gates.  They do have a lot of moving walkways though.\n\nOther than that, it is your typical airport.  Feels a little outdated, but they are in the process of updating.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EXbbC-fymHpjQlvnxx3S0w", "review_id": "LAjP_SrVjyJKYfNkCaV3_w", "text": "I like phoenix its clean and classy.  I dont really have much bad to day...but nothing stands out.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "AsZ4IoEGrfDy0JxPPa3FCQ", "review_id": "g-MiRcZZillesqC1q7niKA", "text": "Great restaurants here, but can they get a flight out on time?  Leaving PHX for SFO was almost an hour late and returning to HNL from PHX was 40 minutes late.\n\nGeez...at least I was able to get there and didn't have other connecting flights.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "125BWA95-0GR2tIQDZ23dQ", "review_id": "fHjv-2PHNCrqy64POpPKwQ", "text": "Ahhh... what can I say about Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. I'm no airport expert but I travel enough to know what I like and don't like. So Sky Harbor is clean, there's continuous improvements and upgrades and people are pretty friendly. Getting in and out of it is also painless. I cringe sometimes when flying in and out of the airlines that are hubbed there (not putting any carriers on blast here) as sometimes its a 2 mile trek to get to your gate. But overall, a pretty decent airport.  I would rate it 3 stars but I'm giving it a 4 because I met a super hot army guy there recently while waiting for a flight to Burbank. He may be the future Mr. Jenna R. so that deserves an extra star, right???", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "C1rHp3dmepNea7XiouwB6Q", "review_id": "3sHl8xXA9yCqaznLK6cRUw", "text": "NIce airport, decent amount of shops but could use more variety. Lately they've been revamping their restaurants and getting some way tastier options.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5RJ2Zycslp8cLyAJl4pUNQ", "review_id": "0KriGr38Pcu1EqHolt1wjQ", "text": "Decent airport with a limited variety of food choices and a strange layout. It feels a little outdated but I was only at the airport for a quick layover.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "btlLxxNXWA6WQUezOfpW7w", "review_id": "qXSvJMsgP9c6BBZuxNbaxA", "text": "Sky Harbor is one poor gateway to the city of Phoenix and the Valley of the Sun.  It is outdated, super crowded, it feels dirty and it is the home of US Airways, the biggest carrier in and out of this airport.\n\nTerminal 4 is configured rather poorly.  The terminal reminds me of a backwards E, like the second E in EMIN3M, except that there is another prong to the backwards E.  The concourses are not spacious at all, the seating limited, and consequently the crowds spill out into the walkway areas.\n.  \nTo go from one end of Terminal 4 to the other necessitates using really narrow moving walkways which are on the spine of the E.  It is really hard to maneuver if you want to pass the throngs given the limited space.  The distances are long, the bruises will be many, either to you but most likely given by you as you negotiate your way between flights.\n\nThe other thing that must be mentioned is that Sky Harbor is not a business person's airport but rather a tourist airport.  I think that contributes a lot to the chaos.  When an airport is full of amateurs, like Sky Harbor, there are bottlenecks of humanity in all the wrong places.  Further exacerbating the tourist nature of this airport are the snowbirds who flock here so that they can seek skin cancer in all months of the year, not just summer in their native habitats of the Upper Midwest.\n\nGet going on the remodel since it is long overdue and make sure you take in mind the tourists and the business traveler when updating this airport.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LxRAFYzC9wGX396MPTf17A", "review_id": "J5prdpRQZtQG3ugII25FGQ", "text": "Recently visited Phoenix only via a layover at this airport.  Having just been on a plane for over three hours, I was in need of some grub and a little disappointed in the limited selection available to me in concourse D.  I did end up getting a 'grab-and-go' breakfast burrito from the sole restaurant, but it actually took a really long time considering that many people are in quite a rush at the airport.  Looks like they're building some new things though, so hopefully that will help.  Seats in the waiting area were plentiful and comfortable, and they even had a kids table with cartoons playing nearby.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q_BsHvzytSbMvnLJVSQa3Q", "review_id": "eWHozCzpizcD2zLNqtaxNw", "text": "All I can say was that it is a modern airport here, clean, very accessible for business travelers, high, opened ceilings. Passed through on a same day business trip - morning in, evening out - and the last memory I had here was sitting at the bar with my boss, sipping at a beer while waiting for our flight. Security check is quick too.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X-3zD4lXtAwvIaYcVepfig", "review_id": "Ym477Z2GCSqjYfOE4jNAAQ", "text": "Very trashy, well maybe just the people. The facility indeed was pleasant. The place is quite quant, but comperable to the amount of traffic that goes through their airport.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iIqRI0pbnq4kII6QheJyIA", "review_id": "5UYd830xPbBG9LdUppwxNg", "text": "I expected more from Phoenix (I don't know why).  The terminals are SOOOOO far from each other and the skyshuttle isn't open yet so depending on the length of your layover you may get some exercise from running.  Flew on US Airways and didn't find many food options in a few terminals which was disappointing.  Not impressed.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qa05pUVNapADHZXpHMPMeA", "review_id": "DVxeWgHginuozSqK8ilPJA", "text": "I am most likely considered a \"casual\" traveler, I take one to three flights a year at the moment, and I've had pretty consistently good experiences here at Sky Harbor, plus the thought of a bunch of wonderful local restaurants and breweries moving in sooner or later just makes me all kinds of happy. The traffic around the airport is always very manageable, whether it be foot or vehicle traffic, the runway has never been swamped enough to delay any of my flights, I have never been harassed or detained by security for any reason, and there always seems to be someone nearby if I need help with anything. I even will typically show up a bit early to hang around the airport and explore for a little bit... I've been to quite a few airports in my day and I've got to say Sky Harbor is my favorite.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V2IkqOkmMKjqcJZa0cN1UA", "review_id": "tL0q3XERfXg9lpSzrLogHw", "text": "Had to stop here for connecting flight coming from cancun. After customs, u have to physically get ur luggage (the one u checked-in) from the carousel, then check it again for your connecting flight. The problem i encountered was going to security again to go to the gate for my connecting flight. The security specifically shouted to everybody that we need to take out all liquid we brought and place it on top of our bags as it entered into the scanner. This caused so much hassle because i didnt expect they demand such a thing. I fly a lot and this was the first time they demand such. Of course since i didnt know, the specific liquid (mouthwash) was at the bottom of my bag and i have to remove all my stuff out of the bag to get it..urgghhhh!!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lkJwL7ryg92FMIVJ7y634A", "review_id": "wbTctRQJ6n5pS62uDi6QNQ", "text": "I've had a number bad experiences through Sky Harbor but mainly due to the airlines and delayed flights causing missed connections at Sky Harbor.  The airport itself is decent.  The biggest thing I believe to pay attention to is what terminal you come into and have to leave out of if you are coming through in a layover.  The distance between the terminals is pretty long if you're in a rush.  If your originating or finishing at PHX then everything seems to go pretty smooth.  I do like the Blue Burrito for food and the renovations over the last several years have helped.\n\nAnother thing to note is the distance of the rental car center facility from the airport terminals.  Make sure you add an additional 30 minutes for car pick up and 30 minutes for return on departure.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sSVPZxGF6TY675Vz3GCF_Q", "review_id": "DU-vN9g0Xx7ebuthk_Qn1Q", "text": "Standard airport. Nothing to write home about. \nThank you for getting me (and my bags) from point A to point B! Nice work!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "1HyygPKSSOiaM0wkM1pP8Q", "review_id": "0kY91mOZiHqQEyMInetakA", "text": "What I liked about this place was that it looks like you have landed on Mars. Just check out some of the rock formations outside. What I do not like about this place is that it is in Arizona. Enough said.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mIGJ761YC06_haLeQ0rgdQ", "review_id": "evTcSyYzQ3Ah50MBdfZEBg", "text": "You know I have to say I haven't had a really bad experience here. I have always been able to check in, check my bags and get through security within the span of an hour. The people haven't been rude, they certainly haven't had that down home charm but hey we are almost on the west coast...what do you expect.\n\nIts easy to get to and travel through on multiple airlines.\n\nNo complaints!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pjgqvBD1c-UEvu8rv9IPjA", "review_id": "Q6-U2L1yT5bKn2FJ6Zk9WA", "text": "When I first saw reviews on the airport, I was like \"not like there is a choice what a silly thing to review\" but upon pondering it for a quick moment, I'd have to say PHX Sky Harbor is a pretty good airport. Plenty of parking, pretty clean, not way out of town like alot of airports are, and free wi-fi too. In comparison to other airports I have been too over the years, PHX Sky Harbor has consistently been pretty good!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eJuwXskIZgYONY5V5gyJsA", "review_id": "zVT9s-jFk8WrgVSo_H7AQQ", "text": "As far as airports go - this one is pretty damn good! Especially the main terminal with Southwest Airlines. There are so many great restaurants for an airport that showcase all types of food. The airport has a few halls that are museum-esque with their displays of Arizona artwork and photography. If you're ever lost or overwhelmed, just look for someone in a purple jacket and they'll happily get you the info or directions that you need! Oh - and a tip - if the line to get through security for your gate is too long, just go in another one. You'll have a bit of walking to do but they all connect and once inside you can take the moving sidewalks if you'd like. That way you're not stuck waiting to be xrayed.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yWBwbPCOy8eBD1wWSH6s_A", "review_id": "SEweNS3J6VDEbGv3aSXH2Q", "text": "For being such a big hub they really don't have any restaurants or bars but I do see they are expanding which is a good thing. Security isn't that bad here so you can be in and out in no time especially in the evenings. Overall its a decent airport compared to others.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i8Eke6fOvZWLYsfoMWp7qA", "review_id": "WOChK16q3Oatmhi-Z0dtgA", "text": "Short Answer: Meh.\n\nLong Answer: Old.  Smelly.  Terminals that are absurdly far from each other. Yup, just about what I expected from Phoenix.\n\nI can't really HATE on the place: my flight wasn't delayed for example.  The AC didn't seem to be working well, but it's hot outside and that happens.\n\nBut this is US Air's hub: I expected at least more than one restaurant every 200 ft.  The whole thing feels like it's slowly gotten bigger and bigger with no thought for central planning.  \n\nThe free WiFi is cool but a lot of airports have that now too.  It's ok, jut not anything exciting.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-bJPjSA_6lyHxZo-v7cWDw", "review_id": "dxuBYsufCFyV4eWIDrj64g", "text": "Living in Yuma, AZ I pretty much fly out of Phoenix every time I travel.  The airport is huge.  If you are flying to or from Yuma put your running shoes on.  Connecting times in addition to delays will sometimes leave you with 10 minutes to get to the next gate that is like 1/4 mile away.  My suggestion is to flag down one of those speedy cart guys.  food options are decent.  there's a cool Tex-mex place in Terminal A.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ATYLWSu6RdJ3SWeR_ajRpw", "review_id": "voSblG66-gbNzt0ou8L6ow", "text": "Lots of new dining options.....", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-5z0r2fWbge7NQmYrsJ4lw", "review_id": "-d2y6zA63AM14APM5-hTkw", "text": "The free wifi rocks here. And like the other reviewers, not too crowded and a lot of charging stations in the southwest terminal!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sGkvGZU7LnCqBCHmWnjcAA", "review_id": "ETx9uEMYjcMc7sGiHrofJQ", "text": "Free WiFi! Spread far out, but I guess if you have one thing in Arizona, it's space", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pZLxMMEMQrnx18SrD3ji5w", "review_id": "5Ep8m6PF730chg87GY6qTw", "text": "Terminal 3 doesn't have the most intuitive signs especially when you need to exit to change terminals.  However, the airport tram is being built right now and parts should be open in the next year or so.\n  Internet is spotty most likely due to number of users.  If you desperately need to get work done, don't count on getting a stable signal in parts of this airport.  However WiFi is Free", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RyVTcIC8_OJA2FCSW_rkfg", "review_id": "5U67awhAhejJFWIyugVO3w", "text": "check out modern burger, its delish.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PH-TR5VxMTOmOscSeufDMw", "review_id": "r8nnt4oInGHrFXaksDdWbQ", "text": "You know when you think this is the first time you have been somewhere, but it turns out, it isn't... this is that story.  I was here in 2009, under sad circumstances so that could be why I don't remember the airport.  I remember my cousin picking me up outside, but that's about it.\n\nSo this time I was just changing planes San Diego to Milwaukee via Phoenix on US Airways.  Actually if you looked at the tail of our plane, it was a former America West plane that they must have not painted yet.  If you are changing planes, make sure you give yourself enough time to get from terminal to terminal because the walk is looooong.  Unlike other airports that have shuttles and trams, Phoenix does not, but they do have lots and lots of moving walkways.\n\nAs someone else mentioned, it does feel a little dated... brown leather seats, maroon/brown carpeting... I understand the Southwest theme, but it could use an update.  There seems to be a lack of seating in some areas... my gate was clustered with three other gates at the end of the building and there were people sitting all over the floor, people standing while most of the seats around the gates were filled.  And in looking around, there was plenty of space to add more seating without getting in the way.\n\nSome areas in the terminal have more options for food and shops, so you may want to make a note of it or stop on the way to your gate.  On other areas, you may be more limited... there was an shop and a \"cafe\".  The cafe is where I had breakfast, but it wasn't that great... I should've just gone for a pastry, but their Dark French Roast Coffee was awesome and I'm so glad they have giant to-go cups.\n\nMy flight was about 30 minutes delayed... it had to do with a delayed plane from Mexico and then customs had to clear the plane which added to the original delay.  Overall it wasn't a half bad experience.  With the way that AA is upsetting me, I could be passing through Phoenix more often.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PSGsfSkBO6Nk7SxY1urjAA", "review_id": "xHeh0_enYN-y1lhyWaJGtQ", "text": "A pleasant enough place to stop-over on my flight from Las Vegas back to Newark, NJ. It was clean and the security staff was polite.\n\nThe food options seems varied, from cheap food to expensive, so there's a little something for everyone there.\n\nCan't say I left the terminal I was in, so I have not many details that I can include.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BeRRJwzm0DvoWp4WPlQYvA", "review_id": "MB3L1SCmmn2aNOpw9vu_Pw", "text": "Good food, easy to travel in and out of. I enjoy flying out of this airport.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BeRRJwzm0DvoWp4WPlQYvA", "review_id": "nEzP0zgsi8bhJGiNd74VIA", "text": "Great airport to fly in or out of.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cyQXwQf3j41l5ZxazRknsg", "review_id": "7dNZcYd6mlLl4ir4ncTMjw", "text": "Free WiFi!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e5vgFpzyEyjjjfG1zyu5Xw", "review_id": "sUYjByFPOzslKeZDWEJTPA", "text": "Waited at the gate on the plane for a half hour because we arrived early. What? One concourse, 8pm, 50 hungry people, one eatery, on a Friday evening makes a grumpy traveler-plus, I had to search around for a bit to find a screen to find where my connecting flight was. -Not my favorite airport.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RcY6gJF1srA_YE1U5_7mjA", "review_id": "HS5dolFC47juk1BnIivSjA", "text": "One of the Biggest Air Port But they need more Restaurants in different terminal. we had a 2 hr layover we walked almost the whole airport just to find something we wanted . Besides that it clean at least the areas we walked .", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "n88vo6EveNsHrFwvyrrcwQ", "review_id": "iZeoVAHlRxodrZrSZ5XiMA", "text": "This airport is sort of old looking, but I think what made it 4 stars to me was the food options and the Wi-Fi here is STRONG unlike most airports. \n\nThere are so many moving walkways here though which kind of get annoying. There are really good food options and the one I enjoyed was Olive & Ivy. Next to that there are a few more restaurants that looked JUST as good! Wish I could try them all! Not really much else to say because this airport functions the same as every other airport!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sq2dHN98rFZs3biJe4-M9Q", "review_id": "LIc14khi6LpYI9Y59emIXA", "text": "Clean and planes show up periodically, cool", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1pL-KrRvHcypkMVLd0MNtQ", "review_id": "7w_AuSd1zyecflp_h-CtSA", "text": "I want to get to where I'm going, but I think I hate airports!  Although I didn't have any issues, by the time we landed, and had to walk it seemed like 2 miles, take off our shoes, and go through all the crap again, it was time to get on the plane to LV.  I just got off 1 plan, why did I have to go through all that again!  Uggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhh!  lol", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qVJwtoWOlqgDRndJ83OUEw", "review_id": "LFsbyVmslXaN1RsIY23JOg", "text": "Phoenix Sky Habor bills itself as \"Americas Friendliest Airport\" - that's a pretty tall order to fill. Unlike most, they offer free wi-fi  and the signal actual works. That's pretty friendly to travelers, I guess.\n\nOtherwise, it's a pretty average airport but not laid out very well - there are long walks between concourses making it hard to transfer if you have a short layover. Once in the concourse, the gates are crammed together meaning seating is in short supply and bathrooms are crowded.\n\nOn the plus side, the airport is fairly close to Downtown and Scottsdale. On the minus side, they charge absolutely exorbitant taxes on rental cars (even by airport standards).", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JpAoiszDErOaJ2qb-2YQKA", "review_id": "ShFbssaeoDcsvgAUhI78hQ", "text": "Did not like how they landed us at one end of the airport and gave us only 15 minutes to run through almost the entire place to make our connecting flight. I know that is not the airports fault but, I guess those moving walkways did help. They had a lot of food options there, and I did try Olive and Ivy, which had a really good breakfast muffin sandwich that had avocado in it. It seemed to be on the older side, but it was like any other airport to me!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Orj6tBfHE3M_Ct9fhx4i0A", "review_id": "1tgTxGOLiOtonT5R_833pg", "text": "Confusing airport.   Seriously confusing out of a lot of airports that I've been to.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yRAeSzEnlv-SugxYM0AV6g", "review_id": "hho7p_e0_AC9mp4yElc6XA", "text": "Easier to get in and out of than the LAS airport!  lol", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 11, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "nrOCJCQUgXwdUIwg8QHirw", "review_id": "cmUZBBH7he_zfNINybgNbw", "text": "I've only had one arrival and departure at the Phoenix airport and found it to be fairly delightful. I didn't have problems with long walks to my gate as other travelers, so perhaps I was just lucky? \n\nWhat did stick out during my travels was the overall friendliness of the people I met who work at the airport. TSA was cool, the lady at Starbucks was awesome and the man at the information desk was super helpful! It's a little sad that we live in a world where you expect a high level of grumpiness at the airport, but I think every traveler can relate. I found the airport to be pleasant and I honestly wouldn't have minded hanging out for while but alas I did have a flight to catch!\n\nOne story which I will share (more for my own personal note taking) was that while I waited to check my luggage I observed a man openly berating his wife while they traveled with their four children. That dude was not cool and if I had my way, he would have been flying on the outside of the plane to his next destination. Could we make this a TSA security duty and have a douche or no douche scanner? Just sayin...\n\n31 Yelps Challenge: #25/31", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uZbTb-u-GVjTa2gtQfry5g", "review_id": "PdTXWQpztSASlI6wT-cVIw", "text": "Unlike other airports I've been in where your options for food are your massive conglomerate chain restaurants like McDonald's and Burger King, Sky Harbor has a nice array of more local, higher quality restaurants for you to choose from (e.g., La Grande Orange, Olive and Ivy, Barrio Cafe), as well as some healthier choices compared to eating a greasy burger and fries (e.g., Paradise Bakery).  There are a lot of good parking options, whether you choose the airport's own parking lot or private lots that provide shuttle service.  I also appreciate the free wi-fi, it definitely helps whittle the time away while you are waiting for your flight!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qFDO2gzrt-00rjAGw7tncg", "review_id": "64ex3G6Pm163T07ii2FbNw", "text": "I don't mind this airport.  I'm here more often than other locations since it's a hub for the place I always travel back and forth to/from.\n\nI like this airport because it's always pretty dead, or at least it looks that way.  There are lots of food options and usually seating, (or at least there has been when I've been there).  \n\nMy only complaint is that the walk from terminal to terminal is SOOOOO long.  Literally every time I've gone through this airport, I've walked from one end to the other.  It's such a long trip, and if you're on a connecting flight with a short amount of time to make it there, it can be stressful.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XzVh1vt7YaRfDKL2z-voZg", "review_id": "d9jY_wQ6JaHVP4-rCdtldA", "text": "otAz was a blast", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v5z3V67bt1V1_rd5sL6tyw", "review_id": "bKn0h4-9Q9xF3PCXDIySVA", "text": "I am a frequent flyer and connect thru Phoenix regularly.  This airport is quite large and you will spend a fair amount if time walking.  Security isn't to bad, restaurants in the main terminal are very good, but in the actual concourse where the gates are located, there are not many choices for food.  Paradise bakery is located in the main terminal and my personal favorite.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kBi1dyC2WMgmgNqn0xXYew", "review_id": "be8z33IJlol7t4zaLFLctg", "text": "PHX airport is all about the airline you are flying on.  If you are on US Airways, expect modern, clean, bright and tons of amenities.  It is their main hub and headquarters after all.  If only the same could be said for their airplanes!  Flying any other airline, anticipate a terminal that forgot to expect passenger traffic.  Old, dingy and very sparse in terms of amenities.  Pretty soon, the Smithsonian will be calling to use the non-US Airways terminals as a history display.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FNYt7y9lJFC7Kw04BjN-2g", "review_id": "GuvOJV97qtiFF3XcB0v-qw", "text": "Airport is nice, but getting here from Sedona was not fun. Gps took us to some private airport and we missed our flight. Don.\"t trust your GPS", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tRO_Ah4YnCiB8VJddHHV2w", "review_id": "YRCWxSFQLob2vrGrY9u17g", "text": "Lots of places to hang out while waiting on your flight, even beyond TSA!  The only drawback of this airport is it doesn't have the long overdue sky train cars ready yet.  I hope to be back to experience it when the train cars are in full operation!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cK9IKavQDei_AZLzc_fROg", "review_id": "NW_bzChwRevgBxMPuB-9uA", "text": "yep yep it is a big azz airport!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zP6ZHKhm02C_tPlUXY2bMQ", "review_id": "TTgyj5nscPBY40UMsqoeXg", "text": "Dirty, grungy, 80s carpet with the matching smell. This airport is very old (or old looking) the food courts serve terrible food and the restaurant in there are not much better. I have seen better looking airports in develpoing countries", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Es3qLnf_hAgOdLeeq4xr_Q", "review_id": "pR2qj9sHb-zPrzLgtJPxeA", "text": "well...I would stay clear of Arizona if I could...but I have to go every now and then since my parents live there...\n\nso - the airport. it's clean...cool paging system.\n\na little confusing for the elderly and lots of walking...even if you ask for a wheelchair, and they have staff and tons of wheelchairs, they'll take forever.\n\ndining options - not many.\n\nthe baggage area smells like smoke...what the hell? it's not Vegas...", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VkeqB1CaY_EDkb8sPKvQAQ", "review_id": "0DgaUrDN-bjw4PnsbylvCQ", "text": "Very nice and organized. This is an airport that I can say that has a \"personality\", you know you are in the Midwest... the seated restaurants and the fast food are really local and good.  Even the souvenir stores are well stocked, not only keychains and postcards. \nFree Wi-Fi is definitely a plus.\nIf I need to have a stop b4 my destination... this would be my choice other than Charlotte.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "EMgHb1vT7aSrEp6QCjXxMQ", "review_id": "AHd3sdZPf7MIBIWFVIekvA", "text": "I liked that this airport was not as chaotic as LAX. The layout is good, and nothing is confusing. Checking in at the Southwest counter was easy. Security moves at a good and steady pace. \n\nThere are several dining options and several Starbucks locations to get my espresso fix. There are also souvenir shops that are reasonably priced if you didn't get a chance to pick up of a few things to remember your Arizona trip. \n\nIt's a good airport to keep the stresses of traveling to a minimum.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Nl8kUgXO4zbnuWa7hm_aWA", "review_id": "iRlXatKDzzYqpQlT9FGxGw", "text": "OK airport. Layout is fine - food choices vary across terminals; in mine, not great choices. Clean & bright. Conveniently located to suburbs around Phoenix. It works -", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qfOnHN_2XuJwJ_ToD-iwSw", "review_id": "OcGBkjhs4Lwk0nMGno44Cw", "text": "it smells. the is the biggest thing that stood out to me. We were traveling US Airways so we were in checked in at Gate B in Terminal 4. That whole security area smelled like dirty feet or dirty socks. gross\n\nThe directory that was stationed in the center of Terminal 4, among the shops & restaurants, was incorrect. We checked in so early that we had time to go to to different gates to eat. We decided to stay at Gate B instead of Gate C because of a restaurant there but once we walked down there it didn't exist. Bummer. It worked out fine since the place we at at (Cowboy Ciao) was really good. \n\nBiggest plus was the easy access to FREE wifi. I've been to too many airports that don't have wifi or free wifi and this was a nice change to have it easily accessible.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mLIMfJRCThNX5o_mAofYYw", "review_id": "7O4ysB33v9gt6FZGVq_vHA", "text": "One of the better \"large\" airports in my opinion.  As a business traveler, there are a lot of appealing design elements of this particular airport.\n\nI love how fast I can get from the Jetway to the passenger pick up.  In Denver, it's a 20 minute hike.  At Sky Harbor it's less than 5 minutes.\n\nPretty good dining options here also.  A lot better than LAX which is probably the worst.\n\nThe United Club in Terminal 2 is nice also.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BHWnl3JztynNABGfmAryPQ", "review_id": "9_Yq0EIxevAxeIV797egeA", "text": "Been to this airport a few times.  The Southwest Terminal is extremely nice.  Quick moving lines and tons tons tons of shops and restaurants.  On the other hand, recently flying out of the United Terminal.....Not so great.  Dated terminal.  Very few restaurants although they did have a decent bakery thus why I am not totally slamming it.  Luggage pick up at both terminals was very quick and getting to baggage claim was not too far.  Overall for a large airport pretty nice.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AefRoI7j0OXlnMi8LtqaLg", "review_id": "2yJHW4SlngEwA2LXlM_0Ug", "text": "I'm usually not a huge fan of airports because they are usually always a cluster-F...but something about this one makes going here less stressful.  Getting here is kind of goofy, especially if you are returning a rental car, but once you are here it is pretty easy to get in, get through security, and get to your gate.  There's a nice Starbucks before going through security and some cool Arizona touristy-type shops.  Once through security, which is usually painless, there's some fast food restaurants and a nice Mexican restaurant/bar right by the Delta terminals to help make the ride a little more enjoyable.  Not a bad airport!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jc5I_HLM1e_GHGiGeBUttw", "review_id": "9i5Si9bGGoi0Fc-Ey_nZHw", "text": "I am frequently in and out of Sky Harbor both as a traveler and for pick up/drop off. I've been flying since I was in the womb and I've been to more airports around the country and world than I've been in shopping malls (true story) so when I say this is the BEST airport I've been in, that should carry some weight.\n\nThe departure/arrivals area of each terminal is generally very accessible. Thank you, Phoenix, for not implementing annoying security guards to tell me I can't wait at the curb 2 minutes for my arriving guests when i know theyre on their way out like some airports do (Indianapolis International is horrible about this practice). It makes it much easier when I don't have to circle the airport again.\n\nThe concourses allow for a multitude of people which is great. There's really no way to make an airport terminal not claustrophobic because crowds happen but Sky Harbor does a nice job of keeping the flow. The moving sidewalks are great for long treks and I've never waited longer than 10 mins in security lines even the day before Thanksgiving!!!\n\nMy only beef is that recently, they've removed more affordable fast food restaurants from the Southwest concourses. I get it: support local restaurants and cafes and be healthier. No seriously, I love me some local Phoenix businesses and I appreciate a good, healthy meal option. But when I have a 5am flight that's about to be a 6 hour hike back to the east coast, I just want a $3 egg biscuit from McDonalds, not a $15 breakfast burrito I could have gotten for $4 at Fili-Bs. But that's really my only complaint because I am a miserly early AM traveler.\n\nKeep doing what you're doing, Sky Harbor. You make flying a more enjoyable experience for this frequent traveler and pick-up/drop-off extraordinaire.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-kIvLyWpY17aRa0vPp-RmA", "review_id": "5xfECJDgbH9HpxM46_J_iA", "text": "We travel from here several times a year and also pick up family and friends. This airport is rocking depending on what terminal. If your are flying or picking up someone from terminal 4 hour in luck. Lots of Starbucks, including a giant new one in baggage claim! And lots of new local restaurants and shops and lots of places to people watch!\n\nIf you are flying out of terminal 3 well you get just one Starbucks, and a few food choices and not much people watching. Traveling from terminal to terminal is a pain because you have to catch a bus. Hopefully when the sky train is done it will be much better. \n\nAnyways I give terminal 4 \n, four stars. Terminal 3, two stars...hence my 3 star overall.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ndj0VsWFoIJQJV6p3zswzg", "review_id": "gelprTmYToTLbTvrgkDLBA", "text": "Came to Sky Harbor from Detroit Metro Have to say Impressed with How it Turned out got to The Airport Earlier then scheduled Arrival, I have got to check out all the Stores and everything This One restaurant was kinda funny though I walked in with my Bag and A voice over the Intercom was talking about my Carry- On Bag... My Grandparents who Live In Arizona came and picked me up and Lucky for me It was not even 9am In Arizona and I had yet eat Any Breakfast at All.\n So finally  being able to eat was Great , On my way back To The Airport to head home I was Excited yet wanted to stay, \nI had A late night flight back To Detroit.\nSecurity here though are very strict  on many things more so then At Metro but I just did what I had to do, I'm actually Planning A Return Trip Here soon.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bGM2cp6eeTgJLEE8r6iEMg", "review_id": "la6LZpeJ7DV9ZqFPSZRN7w", "text": "This airport is easy to navigate however their gate system for us air SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!  I came in at the end of the concourse at a rotunda at gate B12. I only had to go a few gates over, to gate B17 I was like kewl I won't have to walk far.  NOPE!!!!  I had to walk all the way back up the concourse to gate B1, and take the HUGE walkway to the other concourse where the rest of the B gates are. WHAT A BAD DESIGN", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uqSLJMoKECmOiwjOrBYoew", "review_id": "X3HIkZessODjP6PlmvALAg", "text": "Sky Harbor is by far my favorite airport, it's easy to navigate, has free Wi-Fi, and provides free cell phone lots if you're waiting to pick someone up. It's a happy accident that it's also my home town airport!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TTP7l5g4QUVCpQZ9NTAWqw", "review_id": "zbXTuwWqDdKvBrwrm756YA", "text": "It has been interesting seeing Sky Harbor airport grow over the years.... And there is a new airport train, and a new parking garage still being built.... Which adds to a little of the chaos trying to get around. Particularly on the weekend, when construction is in full swing.\n\nIdeally, if you fly out of Terminal 2 or Terminal 3 they are usually less crowded (shorter lines) than Terminal 4.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uSfbDBoGTQt0S8HDRkcvGg", "review_id": "w8jl5OPqAJjKsXTdMP9frA", "text": "Nice airport with a huge selection of restaurants. Its an airport so how comfortable can it be???", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "q3Fa0PhTGzRl-05fXHIi4g", "review_id": "1QzUAo6t3c9rcyZGU_29PA", "text": "It had probably been about 7 years since I'd flown when I booked my flight through Sky Harbor so I was kind of nervous about the whole thing since I didn't feel completely confident about all the crazy rules and regulations people talk about all the time.\n\nMy flight was at 7:45 on a Monday morning in September and I made sure I got there 2 hours early because I had no clue how busy it would be.  That ended up being way more time than I needed and I pretty much breezed through security.  I would say from getting off the shuttle to getting to my gate it probably took about 15 minutes tops.\n\nThe layout was easy to figure out and the TSA agents were pleasant.  Not the way I had been picturing them in my mind, running at me with metal detectors and requiring a \"random\" strip search...I think I watch too many movies.  In all seriousness though my trip to Sky Harbor was stress free and easy and encouraged me to start flying more often!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HlEnP5AS3CBg4f0NZR7M2Q", "review_id": "D7xkZCu7fqxtNoD8K7YMoQ", "text": "It's an airport, and you don't (ordinarily) spend a lot of time there, so why review? First, on the arrival, our baggage took an INORDINATELY long time to come out. It was just ridiculous. I am accustomed to long waits at DFW (where no one actually works in baggage retrieval). But here it was even worse. There was no organization and throngs of people stood around and then scurried to another carousel as changes were announced. We waited and waited and waited forever. The second gripe is that the TSA seems to be inconsistent with practices followed in every other airport I have used in the rest of the US. That may be the TSA and not the airport's fault, but why here? Overall, my experience was less than favorable.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pQ6ij6cOBRB3yJGHbVZHUQ", "review_id": "L8oG9-H9D_7TJkjCPNw7Zg", "text": "Never had a problem here. I have always been able to clear security within minutes. Surprised at how few food choices there are for an airport of this size.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f8tvK2M7DbzXCxZUaWZ4yg", "review_id": "_3j_zaitUNJ9HrAjWVqbiA", "text": "I flew into the Phoenix airport on a Southwest flight. I had a connecting flight in another terminal but it was so frustrating to get to in this weird airport. Don't get me wrong, it's modern and very beautiful. There are gorgeous views of the red rocks and mountains of Phoenix. But all that beauty is overshadowed by the poorly organized airport. All of the information boards only provided flight information for that terminal. Which is great if you're staying in one terminal but when you have a connecting flight or you're switching carriers then it's really frustrating. There should be more information available. \n\nAlso, there was no way for me to find a way to another terminal. There are no information booths and if there was then it was well hidden from me. I finally asked a TSA security guy if he could help me find my flight. He told me I'd have to take a shuttle to another terminal. I was surprised that in 2012 this airport that seems so modern did not have a train that connected all of the terminals. My surprise quickly turned to anger because if you are switching terminals then you must go through security again! I had purchased jam at the airport and presented my receipt showing that it was a purchase within the airport but it was still confiscated. Dumb.\n\nPhoenix, please embrace all parts of modernity and build a freaking tram between terminals.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sBqEuMZAa6XXGNzfM4ogyA", "review_id": "Bywk-DOvtliesbLYUYKOdw", "text": "Always enjoyed flying in&out of PHX. It really is how they say \"the friendliest airport\" being used to Toronto Pearson airport this airport is much smaller with small lines. Not necessarily fast lines, but def shorter than the big lines you experience in Toronto.  Thankfully never had a problem at this airport flying in and out for the 4 years I lived in Arizona.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vMwnJLV3yF07yJ06zdRgoQ", "review_id": "oHBqyIT2EfbFlEqBxXR1nQ", "text": "A confusing airport to drive in and out of, but flying in is pretty easy and the baggage claim is all in one spot. I had an easy time getting in as well to check in for my flight, but be prepared to walk from one side to another if you have to switch gates. I like the free wifi and that there are food options if you need a quick bite.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QiLOh5KHp81eiju-n-z1Ng", "review_id": "kO188vachW1TumRPFL8hOA", "text": "It's a nice airport with just a few caveats:\nNo access direct access between terminals behind security so if you're switching terminals, give yourself enough time.\nWhat happened to Terminal 1? Seriously! It's not there.\nIf there's ever a fire in the Terminal 4 baggage claim, it's gonna be a roast. The way the barricades are set up hardly seems conducive to evacuating.\nOh, and the baggage claim carousels spin the wrong way; I'm a firm believer they should go clockwise.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tFyQbNbBQEyEc9oCr1pJUg", "review_id": "5YTyUwNclk8kFgMoaebAKA", "text": "Good location, prices and it's great that this place has a South and North side to it. not too many terminals eitehr so it makes dropping or picking up easy..", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cp33mMnE7wgUM_Q8atDKng", "review_id": "BrYVqkER9VEHTulCXXzC3w", "text": "I travel on a regular basis and have seen the best and the worst airports. I have not exactly seen it all, but enough, and Sky Harbor ranks in the top ten in my book. It is international yet has a small feel to it, meaning it is easy to get around in, and has quick security lines most all of the time in my experience. \n\nAfter reading some of the other reviews, I feel like I need to say that I have never had to connect here, so that is not a part of this review.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "S4y3RDjjVzmi_7mqQZ4Dnw", "review_id": "rBodNZq9HhCk-fdedGYbuQ", "text": "This airport is very easy to navigate.  We deplaned quickly upon arrival and were at baggage claim within 5-10 minutes.  I saw a lot of restaurants and food places as I was making my way to baggage claim so I thought that PHX had a lot to offer.  I was very wrong to make this assumption and I learned this on the night that I was scheduled to leave PHX.  \n\nDeparting from PHX is not fun at all - because everything closes at 10:00pm (our flight was scheduled for 10:50pm) so we had absolutely nothing to do that would keep us entertained except for a bar.  Everything looked really dead and depressing at night. \n\nI really recommend keeping at least one 24-hour spot open so that guests who are waiting have something to do before they have to hop on their planes.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1IZR6nrmD-fXf1nMZYom6A", "review_id": "awO1qvzeb3a-nWs2FcShQg", "text": "Baggage, security and check-in were a breeze. I flew out at night so crowds were low. When I flew in during the day, it was busy, but not crazy.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1eCkN2jhDVWyg51GV85VVA", "review_id": "JaZvaThfUMwl6divlQyyRw", "text": "Not really impressed. Its essentially the same as the 1970s-esque Memphis airport. Its designed goofy, smells like old shoes, but redeems itself with some unique decor.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z5QQGDqErjMKD8XtM00s7g", "review_id": "O7Yp1bTamESsR1SvA8T3Ag", "text": "Airports are generally not fun places to go, but serve a purpose.  I have flown in to this airport multiple times, and have always had a good experience.  Clean, well kept.  Not as extensive shopping and dining as some airports, if that matters to you.  Staff have always been friendly, especially when a member of our party needed to be in a wheelchair.  WiFi is free and worked well for us.  Curbside check-in was efficient.  Nice experience, I don't dread returning here like I do with some major airports.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tBvrnSCLSpUdCDm5w5GPkg", "review_id": "k1JvJWkGRCmdpKdpDELO-g", "text": "If you are active or family of the military check out the new USO suite in Terminal 4. Also, I was most impressed with the ,\"Lost and Found\" service I received last week. They literally got back to me in less than an hour. Nice job Sky Harbor! I can't wait until the Sky Train opens too.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oSZ4fw1jUgF3D0fSiCHctg", "review_id": "GMt4tP27TZhyR-xTzTKDzQ", "text": "Before I moved to PHX it was lays my favorite airport to move through.\n\nGreat shopping and food options before passing through TSA.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1cTlGkDIY4ZGgDF1MFLmfw", "review_id": "JyRZ0FG8XT6L5nRMVWcH1g", "text": "If you fly US Airways be prepared for a huge line. This Airport/Airline combo doesn't learn or care to learn that they are broken. More machines and a couple more people would help make the baggage/ticket process less painful.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lb5pErH3KS2hBLHu_CWMTA", "review_id": "H4DJeCEqr_JzfTnf8B0HRA", "text": "While riding the moving walkway I wondered why Sky Harbor was built in such a way that it's always a far walk from gate to gate. Maybe there wasn't a lot of land to make longer rows of gates, or they couldn't use a curved or circular system instead of wing after wing after wing of gates.\n\nI landed in A Terminal and did the math in my head on board that there were maybe 10 gates between where I landed to where I was leaving from, but it turned out to be in a whole different wing which was probably 10 to 15 minutes away via two moving walkways and a pretty good walk down two corridors of gates.\n\nOnce you arrive at your gate there are few chairs and fewer outlets to recharge your phone or iPod.  Some of the gates are jammed together so it's hard to tell which gate is which and which flight is departing.  It's the usual set of shops with some newer food choices none of which have so far been outstanding.  Even the club closes relatively early.\n\nSo I always dread changing planes in Phoenix unless I check all my bags and have a very small carryon and have plenty of time to get from gate to gate and then my flight leaves almost right away.  My vision of hell is being loaded down with bags and trying to change planes in Phoenix with little time to spare and then once getting to the gate discovering my flight has been delayed... something to which anyone who has flown through Sky Harbor can certainly relate!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2bAbL28lhrnyOlYiZ8yMdg", "review_id": "2r6tXE4SESlgJrhSqxUWqQ", "text": "Probably my least favorite major west coast Airport because of its lack of amenities, long waits on the runway, always using US Airways here and I feel like this place has the most planes being shut down with service problems than any other airport around. (I understand heat is an issue)", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vqOPcRcM_fdF9mlC_2t2aA", "review_id": "G1KaN54oWo_bfEQn3yhU6w", "text": "Great little-ish airport. Free wi-fi, a Southwest hub, getting in and out is usually really easy.\nNever had a problem here, and AZ folks are generally very cool and friendly. A nice change from, say, LAX...", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sSSvwXANA65K4UyZR2v96w", "review_id": "yKqBv3OLVRfi4N0y2s6O8Q", "text": "It's a typical airport. Nothing special.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y7sSmvVPb4l5ji9xXUhxnQ", "review_id": "-PEsct3fUmYwdG3YtJCwrQ", "text": "A much better airport than LAX. First of all FREE WIFI!!! Thank goodness. Secondly you can actually find outlets here to plug your laptop/phone in when they need a charge. Try doing that at LAX (you'll have to fight off hoards of people surrounding the dumb \"charging stations\" which only have FOUR plugs -__-)\n\nEasy layout to navigate, although the food selection here isn't too good. Mainly fast food and quasi-mexican but at least it's something. Overall pretty good!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j-oJhIUeV09_SweljkyIdg", "review_id": "y2vZK_A7PL4WNKtkaj14Zg", "text": "Good airport with friendly people. Never had a problem and easy to get in an out on the flights. Free Wifi, which is always welcome and fairly quiet through out.\n\nNeed to have a terminal map more available for people looking for services around their gates.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "EReAHJGuV788PxfaAFd0kQ", "review_id": "crQnufBiFf7xzsr65ZTo4g", "text": "Out of the few airports I've been to around the country, mostly major hubs (NYC, Atlanta, Milwaukee, Chicago, Denver, LA, Houston, Phoenix, etc), Phoenix is good enough for me.  Take the TSA out of any airport and I'd be happy to rate all of them at least one star higher, but regardless, Phoenix is a fairly easy airport to navigate and I don't dread my time spent there.  I'm one of those paranoid travelers that absolutely must be at the airport 2 hours before my flight \"just in case,\" so I always have time to kill when I'm leaving town.  That's where the FREE WIFI comes in, am I right?\n\nThe shops are boring and overpriced, but for tourists who need last minute souvenirs, they're safe and definitely give off a southwestern vibe.  I appreciate the North/South sides of the terminals, as it seems to help with congestion, and when parking in the exterior lots, the free shuttle buses are consistently regular.  It's also easy to drop off/pick up people with a convenient road that loops around if you missed your passenger.  The cell phone lot is a place to get familiar with, as it's super conveniently located right at the entrance and there's a nice big lit sign that shows all of the planes and their ETAs within a few hours time frame.\n\nAlso, the proprietors of this airport are currently in the process of adding more local flair to the different terminals (namely the US Airways terminal) and have partnered with a few favorite local restaurants to create a more...\"on the go\" feel for them without sacrificing quality.  I personally haven't been to any of them yet, but I like the concept of keeping AZ a destination for local love.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6r139o_roDOEuP3w8HK3kg", "review_id": "Kv_u6wKWlqpG3YBhPIdk8w", "text": "One of my favorite airports. Free WIFI, friendly staff, charging stations all over the terminals, lots of good dining options.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5iVA1e-VmIDhFKW_afXCVA", "review_id": "q_9qy-OdcrJloaMSngrnlw", "text": "This airport is one of the worst I've ever been to, in terms of layout. The only positive thing is that there are so many entry points into the four (FOUR) different terminals that the wait to get through TSA is decently short.\nDid I mention that the four terminals are not connected in any way? Means that, if you have a connecting flight with a different airline, be sure you have at least two hours between flights so you can get from terminal to terminal.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "F6QsMoJdvtohlbnST-fDyQ", "review_id": "EPtS4riQmmEWdsao6GookQ", "text": "This review is mostly for Terminal 4. They have gone through a lot of changes here lately. Almost all new restaurants in the Terminal.\nA lot of really nice ones as well. I spent some time there today and without being rushed or having to be somewhere, I really looked around.\nI noticed that there is a Plug in station on level 2. Something that has never been there before.\nThis is the level that you check in, check your bags and get your tickets.\nAlso all new TV monitors have been installed. Making it much easier to read the gates arriving and departing. I like it! nice big letters.\nQuite a few places to eat inside security and out. Also security seems to be running nice and smooth.\nA few coffee shops as well that just seem to lull you over to sit down and have a drink and relax.\nI even checked out the Brighton store whilst here. \nParking is still very expensive here. I do not know what can be done about that though. They do have a bus system that takes you off property to cheaper parking and it is covered.\nThey do still free WI FI also nice.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FITdL8fE6UL9I5qyVr9umQ", "review_id": "V2I4SXDV8SJtlrkVDbOw1Q", "text": "Very quick security process and effective communication through the loudspeaker (gate changes, etc.). Negatives include the long distances between gates and having to take a shuttle to the rental car area.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "V7KQA81CSEiG6mPzpFAUyg", "review_id": "BGtPcd9ptZz8MXcWcHibQA", "text": "On my way to Las Vegas my US Air flight 688 stopped at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Gate A37 located in Terminal 4. The airport has three main terminals: Terminal 2, Terminal 3 and Terminal 4. My connecting flight 6 departed from Gate A3 so I had to walk from one section of Terminal 4 to the other section of Terminal 4. It took about 10 minutes to walk including a moving walkway from Gate A37 to A3.\n\nWhen I arrived to Gate A3 in time the boarding process was delayed due to the late arrival of the crew for my connecting flight to Vegas. What else is new? So many variables regarding flight arrival and departures. This is the norm.\n\nPHX is quite nice while I waited for my flight to board.\n\nIn the end my connecting flight was on time to Las Vegas, which is built into the flight schedules these days.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-gJV9Tf6ToiGDblc2HbFmw", "review_id": "mx1_mn1xj_fvXGK5v9NDzA", "text": "For ASU gear: shop at Team Sports USA - authentic merchandise.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RXueZzFMARyR16QBtxlFeg", "review_id": "8Rei15CqPuuCj9ESviYQ6g", "text": "Pretty cool decor. Rental car place was an absolute disaster. Wasn't hard to manuver around, get our luggage and get on our way. I don't have a whole lot to say about this place as they didn't offer much specificly. Most services were provided by outside companies, does anyone ever have anything nice to say about airport security? 3 stars seemed about right because it was clean and I didn't feel like I'd catch Hep-C from walking out to my car.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "X5GbNXY_nNoa_vTZDD0aCA", "review_id": "-e4Dw0SqO2lG0SpM2kDJsw", "text": "Sky Harbor is easily one of the easiest airports to get in and out of.\n\nTheir terminals have always had decent food, but now theyve added a lot of smaller versions of local valley restaurants which is cool. They also offer free wifi.\n\nThe main concourse is always clean and easy to move thru. Ive flown out of here several times when it was super busy and everytime the security line as been neat and relatively fast moving. Every airport employee Ive encountered has been nice/cordial and helpful.\n\nAs far as picking people up/dropping them off: im convinnced that you cant beat this place. There is always open parking in their multiple garages, and its relatively cheap. All their signs to terminals are easy to follow, and each one is set far enough apart that you dont get caught in exiting traffic. There are plenty of taxis readily avaiable just outside of the north entry to baggage claim, and theyre pretty efficient as well.\n\nI would say the only drawback is that the rental car building is pretty far, but thats what shuttles are for, right?", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lKoYbwhnzzGEIn1HEk-Kug", "review_id": "F4nT52kCsgCxVZWsVqlMMg", "text": "Thanks YELP users.  We searched rental car agency in Scottsdale before choosing this one. Took the bus over from the terminal, the staff here was fast and friendly, we were in and out in minutes. We haven't rented a car in a very long time, but this was super easy, \n\nWhen driving out of the rental car lot, the oil light came on.  We continued on to our hotel and decided we would check the oil when we got there.  The next day, we called the Enterprise office and told them about the oil light.  The young man checked the records, said it had an oil change two days before.  No worries.  We never did check the oil until we arrived in Flagstaff, 175+ miles since picking it up.  Pulling off the interstate at Flagstaff, the motor began coughing.  We called the Flagstaff office and they brought over another car for us right away.  Were the same kind of friendly easy to work with folks we met in Scottsdale.  \n\nWe turned the second car in at the airport in Las Vegas.  We didn't have the same car as our paperwork, we had no paperwork for the second car.  We were afraid it would either be super easy or super intense once we turned the car in.  The assistant Manager, Nick, greeted us and thanked us, sent us on our way.  The easiest thing ever!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lgkHqOOwv2v3TeKfoPiFLw", "review_id": "m_xsM2ZPZm-1RKIjVEuxUQ", "text": "Like most airports this place is congested with not enough seating or restrooms. So that is average.  I give it one star for the Rental Car Center.  It's the worst in the USA and maybe the world.  First off you have to wait in a long line outside in PHX heat, dust and car pollution.  After you catch one of the infrequent buses they drive you some place close to Tucson.  Dropping off is a bit better but you still have a long bus ride to the terminal.  Great way to cut back on traffic though as next time I will get a taxi.  Or maybe just take a taxi to the rental car center....", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IQb5hpl2I9AVLKQ9Paix1w", "review_id": "zEgzLd70V01T_u_UKcMN9A", "text": "Decent airport. Not much selection in food, but the wi-fi is fast and the terminal is pretty wide which reduces congestion.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bPzjLIyRmPF_XoyMo3fZ5A", "review_id": "f5VX__3UHhkmeUihsq9v-A", "text": "One of the nicer airports I have been to.  I have not been to that many, but this is very nice.\n\nIt isn't too big to where you have no clue where you are going, unlike some airports that take you 20 min to walk to the next terminal.  It looks really new and all the shops are clean and seem quite new and tidy. \n\nEverything is easy to find and had no problem locating the baggage claim and a ride from the airport.  I will definitely fly into here when I come to Arizona.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AjRrVRuqopbGP3ew1mWpkA", "review_id": "ArBH14i22eAkro23J3_Qjg", "text": "Free wifi that allowed me to upload photos from my trip fairly quickly to my online picture service provider.  Rental cars are offsite and require a bus trip.  Would love to see more healthy food options, but it could have been worse.  Friendly service from skycap.  Easy to navigate this airport. Upped stars as there is a toddler play area at gate 9. Tire them out so they will nap on the plane. Love it!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "DqekGNe2lrLV4UI0V5-gcA", "review_id": "AxjHxZRrOOF2OZKtP4W8_A", "text": "Really like this airport, they have a wide variety of local restaurants and shops, also inside the terminals. Only reason I won't give 5 stars is because I had to wait 30 minutes for my bag once.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XEHbItpxKrpsW4EoI6O27Q", "review_id": "pnpEy-2zyspGnF6LIgL99A", "text": "Bright, airy and friendly, Phoenix Sky Harbor succeeds at making lots of planes take off and land every day. This was the first time I flew through there. I didn't have to go through security, but the people I overheard chatting commented that security lines always seem shorter there.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KvCkXJ11GbRhZsDf3hHozA", "review_id": "jwAb4bSBPSPCzphk-yFGdA", "text": "I fly through Phoenix Sky Harbor several times a year. It's almost as easy to navigate as OAK.\n\nLots of great restaurants and bars. \n\nSeveral Starbucks locations, so that, if you had to drive by the 3,098,475 locations in Phoenix before arriving at the airport, you're not out of options. \n\nThe distance between terminals and the off-site car rental facility is a bit of a hassle. Shuttles run often enough but allow for an extra 20-min if you have a flight out.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "13g5LJ6s_Md9FEvhiuTaqQ", "review_id": "wlXpT1W9IgVShzgAkE_Mzg", "text": "So..yes I live in AZ...not my first choice.  I am a Cali girl through and through...but one of the best things about Phoenix (if you're a traveler) is the outstanding PHX airport.  No other airport can hold a candle to the ease, convenience, parking, cleanliness, even aesthetics of this airport.  Hardly any trouble ever going through TSA, parking is always a breeze...terminals have very nice amenities (my one exception is the Jet Blue terminal shops close way too early and so the midnight JFK flight one cannot purchase water, or anything).  And of course PHX is wonderfully located and offers tons of nonstops.  So although Arizona is a nice place to visit (or in my case plan conferences) and living here is a challenge..the ease of PHX is one huge plus.  Do you HEAR ME DFW????? Miami????", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d42jE3ze2wj_EdECiSAsbQ", "review_id": "13T_hxSgNUH9zJrY2B88QA", "text": "A very good airport.  I've flown in and out of PHX and picked folks up from the airport.  In all instances customer service was good, parking was easy, and navigating around was a breeze.  Thumbs up, I am a fan.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "a9i_DDUqZv-6LcWB1cKTOg", "review_id": "Q14R0O3yMMuGTFIqa4uJjw", "text": "The efficiency with which the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport runs should be a template to other airports that are similarly large in size and traffic. The rental car facility--which is newly built-- isn't too far from the main terminal and there are always shuttles running between the two. The airport is clean and the dining options are above average for an airport, I mean they really have gone a bit above and beyond to make your experience different from the rest. Lots of shops and the flow and directional signage is top-notch.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "n3j5V4tqOB3KioGl6qOBcA", "review_id": "Qx2FVp1sCvOlMm1cs_UmXg", "text": "Not the greatest, not the worst. I can't even begin to imagine how many times I fly in/out of this airport every year. (More than I want to). The positive side is there are cell phone lots to wait in if your picking up an arrival instead of being harassed at curb parking or circling the airport wasting gas. Pre-security,  there are some good places to catch a bite to eat and some cute stores to browse. Beware,  after security this minimizes into hardly any restaurants and.the only stores youll find will be the typicall \"news stand\" ones with stale snacks and over priced.trinkets.  of course, each terminal has their differences but.for the most part they're fairly similar.  On the downside,  its hell trying to hunt down an outlet at the gates to charge your phone/ipads..etc! (And if your purchasing WiFi on your flight, we all know how crucial a juiced battery is). I hate the parking here as well, garage is 25.00 a day, uncovered is 5.00 a day which is in Timbuktu. Id say take a cab or car service to the airport always and don't leave a whole lot of spare time between check-in and departure seeing as this isnt LAX (no nail salons *dissapointment*) & airport has very little to browse.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uBr6IT495DNRqVuYGq4kVg", "review_id": "G0t280otaHWS7dNFHf7_WQ", "text": "One of the easier airports to access.   Fair selection of food.  Always seems pretty clean.  Easy security access.  Friendly gate agents.  I never mind flying through here.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NfLyune1sAOVrHUAeQ9L-g", "review_id": "XbB5wdrkp0a3qH7agJhMaA", "text": "This is a great airport. Easy to navigate and plenty of bars.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 10, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "inkv3_Ja07wnzXvrc_-4eQ", "review_id": "5a9wFMYee8RWVrTz0vManw", "text": "Phoenix's Sky Harbor International Airport's claim to fame as \"America's Friendliest Airport\" is something I do concur!\n\nUpon my arrival to Phoenix, I was graciously greeted as I entered the gate of the terminal for Southwest Airlines.\n\nThey have three main Terminals 2, 3, and 4 available (not sure what happened to Terminal 1). But majority of the airlines are located at Terminals 3 and 4. I flew into Terminal 4 and it's pretty much one of the larger terminals compared to the others. In Terminal 4, their major gates are A, B, C and D. \n\nAirlines that fly through here: Southwest, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Delta Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Frontier Airlines are just to name a few.\n\nWalking around like a lost child, I found directions from a cheerful, friendly employee who was able to help me find my way. In addition there were large directory maps to show you where to go if you were lost and also showed departures/arrivals. Using that, I was able to meet up with the parentals in Terminal C.\n\nFYI =\n- Free WiFi\n- Tax ~9%\n- Many of the shops/restos are native to Phoenix (LGO, Olive & Ivy, Chelsea's Kitchen, and Barrio Cafe are just to name a few)\n- Golf cart drivers available to transport you around the PHX airport (from gate to gate)\n- Paging Assistance Locator (PAL) available to hollah at your lost ones\n- Car rentals are all located in the same place, you must take a shuttle to get there\n\nOverall, I wouldn't mind flying through PHX! It's really a friendly airport and I didn't have any hassles or frills throughout my travel time here!\n\nYelp 2013 100 for 100 Challenge - Review #37", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wGWFzdgnSEe7C6UjoW8Q3g", "review_id": "p8it8ch7lpF3dLtKAMJd4A", "text": "This was my first trip to Phoenix thus, first experience with the airport.  While the parts I saw felt kind of tired and dingy, I did see off in the distance what looked to be a decent shopping area.  I just didn't have the time to go check it out.\n\nIt was a looonnnngggg walk in between the gate I landed and where I picked up a taxi to Scottsdale (about a $25 ride).  From my experience coming and going, this didn't seem like a very busy airport though it could have just been the times of day.  There was virtually no wait to get through security on the way home.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c-hv-FImXaBssSnfbxdOrQ", "review_id": "O-KtW-2pZdDWoru223YWRA", "text": "The upside to this airport is that although it is huge, it is organized in a way that getting to your terminal is not too cumbersome. TSA seems to be reasonable here, which is a good thing. My biggest gripe with this airport is that baggage takes FOREVER to get to your carousel, regardless of your carrier.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wtL2f5NDnTRn8x8yCU_K8Q", "review_id": "3T3q9lzhTQUzThz7ZpxvMA", "text": "Another poor experience at ole PHX.  New to me is that the car rental facility is not on airport property, it's about a 20 minute bus ride which I think is actually in New Mexico.  So in addition to my previous observations, you can add another hour to your day if you plan to rent a car.\n\nFor an international airport, they sure act like a small city airport...", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yrkw3iGx60fDiIAgNO-OIg", "review_id": "4vWynzNbx8pGEntAgyvi9Q", "text": "got to take a walk all over terminal 4 waiting for my plane. and I must say this airport is fun and well done.\nWith the new train they are building this ish is gonna be soooo connected to everything else it's gonna be insane.\n\nThe airport has good services and lots of places to eat.\nI wish it had been better connected to other terminals to check out other stores and/or restaurants. \n\nThey also have free-wifi! awesome awesome.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oy3n4hr_0jw1wkrfo33GPg", "review_id": "AjBHsDD_pfT4vlbuaL6pWg", "text": "Terminal 3 has got to be the worst terminal at Sky Harbor. Not 1 store was open and it was only 10:30pm. There is only 1 vending machine and it had no water!! We are in the desert right?  The staff was completely rude and not helpful! If I never come back to this airport it will be too soon. Stay away.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5J5OrLqqOxilT_qqibuqsw", "review_id": "zcoZ9_ANz11Ne7gffUWXLw", "text": "Most confusing airport ever! I've been to quite a few airports and I've never seen an airport so difficult to navigate, that includes walking around inside and driving on the roads outside.  Just very poor signage.  Airport is nicely updated though...", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0s-GUTUlO1KbmtA8AUxCbQ", "review_id": "bQlOv6GuoncoodGpC1o8AQ", "text": "Great airport! Very clean, security lines were not long. And free wifi is always a plus.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 10, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "eshIqohS-9FMLdKOhTr2Ng", "review_id": "XOj_fJYEZz5XkcNp-SxFZg", "text": "Friendly, friendly!!\n\n     I don't get to travel as much as I would like to at this point in time. However, the times that I have, I've been lucky to fly out from this baby! Phoenix Sky Harbor is truly incredible in delivering great customer service, lovely little shops, and clean grounds. I'm always excited when flying, I love it. But honestly, this airport is by far the friendliest and easiest to maneuver around in, truly awesome!! Oh and Don't forget to visit La Grande Orange, It will be a nice treat before your flight!! :) Chao!! Buen Viaje!! Bon Voyage!!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "oOayyTrVO-PbVeXXsh_JEQ", "review_id": "AvPRA1htX5Dg6IeRAHZhGA", "text": "Phoemix Sky Harbor use to be one of my favorite airports but over the years my thoughts of them have dimished.  Since 1998, I've been in and out through Sky Harbor because I use to work in Phoenix.  Back in the day, this airport was one of the better airports around (i.e. free wifi, clean, big, easy, stress-free, etc).  I think this airport could use additional terminals and gates.  Even though this airport looks like Vegas' McCarran, it's nowhere near as stress-free as them. Sky Harbor is known for their layovers and this means a ton of inside traffic.  This airport is so busy that all you hear is people, beep beep from the golf carts, and a ton of intercom messages from flights being delayed, cancelled, etc.  Try taking a nap at Sky Harbor, ain't happening. Try finding somewhere to sit while you wait for your plane, good luck with that. \n\nAnother issue with the fact that this is an airport that has a ton of layovers is the travel between gates.  Usually layovers are around an hour which seems like plenty of time, but calculate the half hour early boarding time, rest room break, quick snack, and no concourse.  This leaves you rushing to your gate and hating life. I guess that I never noticed these issues in the past because Phoenix was my destination.  \n\nThere are some pros to this place like free hi-speed wifi, plenty of snack kiosks, and all the phone charging stations.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "z7PkDGuW38Evhw3uVEfT0w", "review_id": "kOK0bxg-Xycj6DnVLcc-pw", "text": "Woah...PHX is soooo much bigger than my hometown SMF! Nothing wrong with that; just different :)\n\nFlying in, we deplaned in Terminal C, which one could obviously tell was an old terminal...small, dated looking, hardly anywhere to sit or get something to eat. And of course a marathon walk to the baggage area where we met our ride. \n\nFlying out, we boarded in the lovely, remodeled, up-to-date, lots of refreshment options, airy, open, Terminal D. \n\nPretty much night and day between coming in thru a C gate and leaving thru a D gate!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fm5-O3_otnzaAFHYH4pYRw", "review_id": "wu55O8tDL6VZZRCz8ait3g", "text": "Not a horrible place, but certainly not good.\n\nI landed in one concourse of the A terminal and flew out of another within the same terminal.  I walked through the first and saw several food options which gave me hope for my options near my departure gate.  Unfortunately after my long walk to the other concourse I found there to be very limited options.  This I cannot understand.  Both concourses had a similar number of gates, yet one was loaded with options and the other completely lacked them.  Of course by the time i walked to my departure gate I did not have time to wander back to the other concourse, so I settled for a lesser option near my gate.\n\nJust hope you do not have to change terminals or rent a car.  Either requires a bus trip.  That is a big pet peeve of mine.  At least you do not have to take a train like in Atlanta or Denver.\n\nThe last issue I will cover in this review is the fact that Southwest and US Airways hold most of the spots at this airport.  That is enough reason not to fly here.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "C6exN2_8aEgkYlLsJ0e3kg", "review_id": "A_oIeH6mcwtTV5eAaIA0UA", "text": "You guys are too kind.  MacRae's review was on the mark but conceded one too many stars.\n\nThis is 1985.  Old, ugly, worn out, and dirty.  Time to replace the carpet and the furniture, y'all.\n\nIn 1985 no one had laptops, phones, kindles, and notebooks to charge.  In 2013 they do, and \"Sky Harbor\" hasn't adapted. Does the general manager ever wonder why people are sitting on the floor by the wall outlets.  There was one charging station that I saw, but it didn't work.\n\nDid I mention that the waiting areas at the gates weren't large enough for the number of people on the flight?\n\nThere is free WiFi.  And unlike SD, there is more than one runway.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "heCnaEp6NHfIGfwEXiTCGA", "review_id": "G06SQiALy18wgoNU3sIriQ", "text": "Nice, clean comfortable airport.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "17LPTsu4RgqTZ3SxsGzzxw", "review_id": "Bh4FKBjh22znI2_Dz6o51A", "text": "I haven't been here for years as I usually drive in from Vegas, but I had a quick layover here to visit family.  Came back late at night and Pre-Check was closed, but the line was quick anyway.  And security only had the metal detectors, which is so much quicker.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ydgWVHUE_-Med9Wb7T5C3w", "review_id": "LnK2MwYautOIyxPI7WCeXA", "text": "Putrid. Pathetic.  Podunk.\n\nToo big not to have some method of transportation of from the jets to the puddle jumpers. I check everything except a computer bag and purse so that's fine but God forbid you fly carry-on and don't have a wheely bag. \n\nI was wearing brand new tennis shoes--Saucony--and still it was a long walk after the NY flight landed late. If your destination is Scottsdale and you're coming from LA or SF or SB and don't want to drive, then fine. To transfer through this Third World dump--having been warned--well, you get what you deserve. \n\nWhen I got to SB, I met a Ph.D. in English who went through program after I did but is my age who told me that this was her least favorite airport in America and that the only reason she flew US Air was that it saved her over 300 dollars so she figured she would suck it up. \n\nThe carpet should have been on that famous Dateline segment about germs as it looks like the 1980s carpet which used to be in the outside ladies' locker room at Santa Barbara Athletic Club which caters to swimmers. (Whoever decided carpet would be a good idea in the swimmers' locker room needs immediately to get out of the interior design or consulting biz, by the way.) \n\nThere are no words for how bad this place is. It makes Punta Cana, Dominican Republic look like the Maui Four Seasons. The food sucks. The US gate people suck and they don't speak Spanish and I had to help this wonderful, older Mexican couple get on the plane to SB after they'd missed the connection to Santa Maria and NO US Air gate attendants (NOT flight attendants who might be from anywhere) could speak the language a huge percentage of Phoenix residents do. \n\nI am merely repeating the sentiments of Charles S: \"Old, ugly, worn out and dirty. Time to replace the carpet and the furniture, y'all.\"", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HDa13jfnffFYEJBHBVo7xA", "review_id": "V8Rhw_hAdPNLY8R2jZLMIg", "text": "Beware! If you are flying on a Sunday make sure to get to this airport two hours early. I made the mistake of showing up an hour before my flight and I missed my flight back to Sacramento due to the long lines and the amount of people in the airport. It was a nightmare and I had to spend all day in airports due to this. Be prepared for a long wait!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pPqJ-tfFbAgWfkfMXbKduA", "review_id": "Qzll96O-kOzY_m0wdbVoQw", "text": "Can I give no stars? This airport needs to be torn down and rebuilt. It feels like it was designed by some kids on a beach somewhere. It's poorly marked, nothing was open, it was spring break for some but all the vending machines were about empty. Driving into Phoenix would be much better.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5hG_VmM5lLG7Y6QhMNcEmw", "review_id": "u973j3M4T6T7bof9wFoNmg", "text": "Es'cuse me Phoenix airport...I must thank you for having less expensive food options compared to Dallas Love Field. Dallas wanted to charge me $4.75 for a regular sized Gatorade- I'll wait. You Phoenix only charged me $2 for the same drink. You also have 24 hour restaurants!! My tummy thanks you!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7WL-Z0ZpUA-tnXh5hYiOvA", "review_id": "uj-04aL_5LK7BhZA5SQFHQ", "text": "The C terminal for Southwest is so boring! They only have one tiny little bookstore that sells a couple books. Everything about this airport is super convenient though. It's not like other airports where C-5 means 30 terminals down. Everything is bunched together but good luck finding yourself to be entertained with. Good thing there is plenty of accessible power outlets and free Wi-Fi. They have stools and little tables that get you in close contact with others but the use of their resources make up for the cramped space.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SCuJeXt4NP11-zsBmDUxKA", "review_id": "S0Fkk1BxNI2SRsD0QHysXw", "text": "This is one of my favorite airports.....easy to get around, great places to eat and the best part is the fact that I never have delay issues here.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "htJ84ka4CyUSijmfSkmVgg", "review_id": "fpR-YEODWgIsc3GKmAxHfw", "text": "This is a decent airport, but the skytrain can take a while between some of the terminals. They are revamping some of the spaces and modernizing it. Some of the terminals here are excellent and modern, while others are very old and dingy. I've had a wide range of experiences here. \n\nIf you seek it out there is some good dining, but there is a lot of junk too. I highly recommend papsitos for mexican.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r6f9CK6un5K6FpJ3Ay7TBg", "review_id": "G6JtHcDMLjQOX5YaZNcGHw", "text": "Flew in and out of PHX for our recent spring training trip. Totally average. Security lines weren't out of the ordinary, gates were pretty easy to locate, amenities are okay... Past the security gate there aren't too many options food and drinks wise, but before the security gate the food court looks pretty good. Free wifi is always a plus too.\n\nOverall, A-OK.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M8ZHqZUnYYGmcuvckcIvpw", "review_id": "b_idsCQEHHlWKkC1xWwK-g", "text": "I think your experience with this airport will depend on which terminal you are in. I was going to fly out with Delta and there were very few things in this terminal: 1 bar, a Mexican restaurant, Wendys and Burger king. This terminal was like a ghost-town though, which made getting through security a breeze.\nThen, I had a delay and was switched to a US flight. So, I hopped a bus to take me to the US/United terminal. This was much much busier. The security line took quite a long time. There were many restaurants, bars and little markets throughout the terminal. Overall, I would say that the airport is fairly clean and well-kept.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nwUOx5JkaMVIDtQ7L1KCPA", "review_id": "u78cdvg8Q913Cdf0cazufw", "text": "Clean easy to navigate airport. Even the bathrooms are spotless. Lots of of eateries and shops to wonder through while waiting for flights. I enjoyed all the local history cases throughout the airport and the WW1 Spad in Terminal 3 is very cool!!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "y88tKxe-6Su9vGr9uM5i6w", "review_id": "riDeZrXxcPpbcumMxACG5g", "text": "TSA at Phoenix Airport (actually at most airports)\n\nLeaving Phoenix is hard enough, but when the lines to check your baggage seem endless and confusing - you just want to turn around and go back to the resort. \n\nFrom what I saw of this airport, it's typical - nothing really to write home about. Basic food and drinks - basic gifts and such, but then - you hit this incredible line. This time it was on the Southwest side!\n\nLuckily there was someone who knew the routine and guided me to the correct long line. Once to the kiosk, a quick scan of my boarding pass had things moving right along. However, the movement was slow once my bags were tagged, because they couldn't put them on the belt - I needed to take them to a holding area - 6 bags checked - 2 arrived in Buffalo.\n\nI have been told it was TSA's security conveyor belts that caused the problem - instead of 4 running they were down to 1. I'm not sure who's issue it was, but it became mine as soon as my bags on a nonstop flight didn't arrive at my destination with me.\n\nTSA stands for Transportation Security Administration, but I like to refer to it as Terrible Service A-holes! I'm not sure how one is selected to work for the TSA, but I don't think it takes much - at least not for some of the positions. \n\nDepending on what gate you are departing from - here are some tips:\n1) Starbucks is right after security - get it there\n2) Food - eat before you pass security as selections are slim after that\n3) Don't check your bags if you want them at your final destination with you\n4) Don't expect much from TSA\n5) Don't argue with anyone in the airport\n6) Drive whenever possible\n\nI really believe that the best picture for this airport would be a lot of TSA folks standing around doing nothing with huge lines behind them!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kxZIebwbpe_ddry6EKMdCg", "review_id": "LtmsvyUdMxLbIdftiit5fg", "text": "Unimpressed.  This airport is carpeted which simply grosses me out.  In addition, there are not that many food options passed security.  I know we won't starve but there is nothing healthy and at 8 AM, very limited options for something more savory than breakfast.\n\nThe airport is also confusing.  There is no efficient way to navigate between major terminals.  To rent a car, you have to board a shuttle and ride for 20 minutes. It's obnoxious.  \n\nThe USAir check in was also a cluster with three different sections offering three different services which made it MORE confusing than it needed to be to simply check in with luggage.  Annoying.\n\nMy patience is never on point at an airport but in this case, they need to take some notes from IND.\n\nOn the upside, Wi-Fi is free (which is rare).", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ICzHFtcUQlK9mcDF0U_tAA", "review_id": "nElokwCHX04ErZtCCz8wxw", "text": "Terminals seem to be metasticising here.  One lovely link after another.  The newspaper during my visit proudly announced that a Sky Train would soon start service from downtown Phoenix to the airport. Cool.  \n\nI watched a television monitor in one of the gate areas as it scrolled local news.  Egad.  Because of Spring, \"Rattlesnakes coming out of hibernation.  Snake bite numbers increasing.\"  I wasn't so eager to rush down to baggage.  But when I did,  retrieval was speedy.  \n\nThe American flights brought me into a concourse that offered a steep escalator to baggage.  The surrounding walls in that escalator passage were sandstone with striations like the desert outside.  Suspended above the moving stairs was a vintage prop plane.  Its cables came from a divine Crafstman, stylized skylight - assumedly referencing Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin that is one of Phoenix's attractions.\n\nAs for those snakes.  Never saw any.  No snakes on the plane.  No snakes in the airport.  I later asked a local who drove a shuttle about that scrolling news.  He just laughed and told me that it wasn't like the snakes were waking up and coming after people.  Fine.  I settled back and enjoyed the rare sajuaro cactii in the airport's xeriscaping, still glad it was all outside in the heat while I was inside a sealed car.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xLJ6MHxDlZAjd58sazZMSA", "review_id": "KRXJRryMQd3d4EWE_kwNhQ", "text": "If I could give 0 stars I would but I cant. Yelp should change this feature. Worst customer service experience Ive ever had. Needed to catch a flight for a funeral. I show and the line is long which is understandable. After a half hour I go to enter my info and it says that its to late to check bags. Okay no problem. The lady says can you go talk to the agent. Sure \n\nWhen I get there 2 people are in line. Over the next hour I cant believe what takes place. They are talking to the 2 people ahead of me about world events etc. There is a time and place for that shit and its not at the airport. When I finally get up there they tell me that I will miss my flight. Im glad they pointed out he obvious and I say it wouldn't have happened if you didn't take an hour helping the other 2 people. Worst service ever I will plan on driving in the future.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nYfpquFWxQC342RenTI3rA", "review_id": "HgkQL35_0iPVNuoO0yvgkg", "text": "Free Wi-Fi = win! Not super high tech. Would benefit from a rail system to transfer terminals but the buses work well enough. Decent priced parking at Terminal 2 economy ($11/day). Tricky to figure out where to escape your first couple of times with the alternating north and south entrances/exits but now I have to down to a system.  Some cute local food vendors. No complaints.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UYz4tg3n09LITyTHJmm9Uw", "review_id": "rIKh2dPVRTcPEvo8SCn59w", "text": "This airport is the size of downtown.\nAnd I like the sports bar in Terminal C.\nThat is all.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mhu0dSmK5eFuwN4gcQyLhg", "review_id": "7bW8DaqJlew8uk5P0Q1mBA", "text": "this airport is okay, not that big of a fan since if I'm here, it generally means I had to fly US Airways", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YrTqfhPjmzOxAvZRpJJV4w", "review_id": "S1al85-7uUPq_Qs5hS7NFw", "text": "Ok as airports go.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "cOQUVkP7P2dl3BydsBk0VA", "review_id": "p1vVdwZTFdB_wO8iRjqCYA", "text": "Giving an airport 5 stars?  I'm not sure why, but they do deserve it.  I made it from the taxi to my gate in less than 30 minutes which includes a long walk.  Even TSA seemed to have its act in order.  Very friendly and efficient.  Lots of food and shopping attractions in the main area, not so much at the gate area but it looks like thats being addressed.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7tA6O_H0uWtszsIbolpgsw", "review_id": "zyv60hs1E8QfCSThwsDBBA", "text": "I love this airport. Maybe its because i am from AZ. maybe it's because i live in Denver with the crappiest airport. MAYBE...it's because of Jimmy Eat World's \"Goodbye Sky Harbor\". I haven't been back here in 7 months, but so nice that the sky train to the light rail is up and running. I also love the mini versions of local restaurants. Can't wait for Lola Coffee to open!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NE6nuFJ17F5_qsqTYQMqeQ", "review_id": "uvImZxvHGl__Pn2wREowrg", "text": "Free wifi, quick check in and security, and a huge choice of food once you're in your gate.  Doesn't get much better than that.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xaEtXJM62xy-jdGyevR7VQ", "review_id": "X0MhzV91jGNfki86NY8d6w", "text": "sfo bound!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YRdSqXP4R6ukhO07j-i55w", "review_id": "s6zgKMr_rzQdoZNNhyhuoA", "text": "Airport is pretty big.  It's really spread out. I was surprised by the lack of food choices here. Seemed like it's kinda trashy as well but they could be remodeling. Really average airport.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6JIqm6cYXqeGMHFiPaPOnw", "review_id": "W7nbxuVj2HfOVaERO08efQ", "text": "A busy, noisy crowded airport - but for some odd reason I like it...\n\nChanging terminals is a really big pain and if you fly one of the airlines without a big presence here you have very little food and comfort options.\n\nDelta shut down their Sky Club (boo - hiss) but overall this is an efficient airport.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BBcgEL1sOeGMI_JTDiQGUQ", "review_id": "sDhMnOcvW_mrc3NWbsZV8Q", "text": "This is one of my favorite airports. I think it's really easy to navigate and I get through security quickly. \nI love all of the Arizonan flare. :) \nPlus, free wifi!!!! Doesn't get better than that.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v6rqGtOtJAiXIoG3AORlKA", "review_id": "tyrXc3MCX66Mgf4toe8hvA", "text": "I land in Terminal C and have to get to Terminal D.\nShouldn't be too hard...\n\n3 MILES LATER I FINALLY ARRIVE.\n\nWhy are the terminals so flipping far apart?! I have a 50 minute layover and I spent nearly 20 min dashing to my gate!\n\nBoo.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c6reD7iNFzwwttvJkUyxbg", "review_id": "vbesmkT04Oii1aJ0SfX2Ng", "text": "Love this airport!  Quick and easy!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E-fAHmKfuuJ5IQH6Dg1OgA", "review_id": "z-kTL4b5j7HGNDuA8xgvbQ", "text": "Stupid bitches made me miss my damn flight and I had to wait 3 hours for the next. Here's what happened.\n\n1) Take a flight out of Chicago and get to Phoenix at 7am, next flight leaves at 7:30 so the gate closes at 7:20 and people on the plane act like grabbing your shit and getting off is rocket science, so I have to wait 10 minutes\n\n2) Proceed to change gate TWICE within' that 20 minute window, and make sure they're on the opposite sides of the airport\n\n3) Get to gate as they're closing the gate.\n\n4) Bitchy US Airways attendant told me she couldn't let me on cause she gave my seat to someone on standby and told me she made last call for boarding, so I told her my plane didn't land until 7 in which she replied \"oh\"\n\n5) Same Bitchy ass US Airways broad working the front desk telling me I'm on an awards ticket so for the next flight so she has to see if I'm even \"eligible\" to get on it. Prints my new ticket and tells me it's in 3 hours.\n\n6) Change the gate on my NEW ticket AGAIN...TWICE! (I learned my lesson previously so good thing I checked in)\n\n7) Ate a nasty ass salad for $8.99 and a $3 water, and waited for 3 hours.\n\n8) Got on next flight and left.\n\nFuck you, Phoenix International piece of shit. Never again.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6uUR5NKhBthpmWupPE95yA", "review_id": "Nk6Dcl2sUsdB5e3aIHdKDQ", "text": "My recent experience at Phoenix wasn't the greatest.  I was connecting there and, as usual, we were behind schedule and they decided my connecting flight would be in another terminal WAY WAY WAY at the other end of the airport.  Gotta love these connecting itineraries.  Anyways, we were rushing and the one impression this airport left on me was that their moving walkways are way too small.\n\nThe moving walkways are literally the width of 1.5 people without luggage.  Add luggage and there is no utility to the \"stand right, walk left\" display they always hang overhead.  People chose to stand on the walkway, talking on their cellphones while their luggage is taking up the whole space.  Obviously, running while on a moving walkway is a much faster way to make your connecting flight, but not if you are caught behind someone chatting up a storm on their \"cool\" bluetooth headset, not listening to you huffing and puffing right behind them.  \n\nLuckily, we made our flight, and I have yet to check out the restaurants and shops here, but my impression so far is this is the last place I want to connect.  Unless I have a 4 hour layover and have ample time to walk a mile or two, while talking and looking cool and ignoring others.  This would be the perfect airport to do that.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4NsjZqpVawD_kbV5ftsL0A", "review_id": "l90LPAI5cWFJsaXLPitssA", "text": "Wow, many unexpected, extra, and hidden fees!!!!!!!!!  Still waiting to find out why they made additional charges on my credit card two days after I returned the car!  Never again.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CwPMHSTDbeSJYO-KrPBjbg", "review_id": "_ZS0PULPWdpWCU-sC0RTCw", "text": "Just passing through, but a decent airport with a few places to sit down and plug in.  Not the best, but nothing to complain about either.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zXEFIJe7yg-EFOYJtcQh0A", "review_id": "slPaaBonKbHVMotNczCGIA", "text": "Airport rating.  Does it matter?  Are you gonna drive a few hundred miles just because you read a bad review? HECK YES!\n\nHowever, This is NOT a bad review.  Please go to this airport and fly somewhere else.  It's not like your going to be here long anyway.\n\nWhat sucks:\n- The far away rental car place.  But if your a Phoenix local - a moot point.\n- Terminal 3.  Pretty dated and plane (sic).\n- Standing in the ELITE security line and non-ELITE picked before you.\n-  It seems they really want you to take out your liquids.\n\nWhat doesn't suck:\n- Flying away from this airport", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Pt2n4pWaTWDmFiL-C2As7A", "review_id": "DLalpidSMJIz-Z2PtKgIeQ", "text": "Pretty standard stuff. I've transferred flights here a bazillion times, and walked through it like, once.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hm1FQ7MW9ZGzyb_iAfyO_w", "review_id": "x-jHMmkS3GcIYtZja7f7Iw", "text": "Nun f\u00fcge ich mal den bisherigen 935 englischen Beitr\u00e4gen den ersten deutschen bei. Wir hatten k\u00fcrzlich zweimal das \"Vergn\u00fcgen\", diesen Airport zu erleben: bei der An- und bei der Abreise unseres Urlaubes. Ich fliege gern, und ich sch\u00e4tze viele gute Flugh\u00e4fen. Phoenix geh\u00f6rt nicht unbedingt dazu.\n\nPhoenix Airport ist wie so einige amerikanische Flugh\u00e4fen gigantisch gro\u00df. Und liegt dennoch sehr zentral in Phoenix. Die Wege ziehen sich hin und hin und hin. Vom Ankunftsgate bis zur Immigration gingen wir gef\u00fchlte Meilen.\n\nDie Immigration-Prozedere war ok, wenn auch ein wenig lahm. Das haben wir schon weitaus besser erlebt. Die Koffer waren auch da und nach einigem Suchen fanden wir auch Trolleys. Dann hie\u00df es, Transport zu unserem Hotel finden. Es gibt hier diverse Ausg\u00e4nge, alle gut beschildert, aber sehr viele mit Taxi- und Shuttlehinweisen, so dass wir rumr\u00e4tselten, welcher denn nun der richtige sei. Drau\u00dfen angekommen ein Gewusel an Bussen und Taxis. Aber keinerlei klare Infos, wo was wie l\u00e4uft. Shuttle zu unserem Hotel fanden wir nicht, passendes Taxi nur mit Hilfe eines Taxieinweisers.\n\nBeim Abflug standen wir mit unserem Gep\u00e4ck an einem der vielen Eing\u00e4nge vom Terminal 4 und suchten verzweifelt Trolleys f\u00fcr unsere Koffer (immerhin f\u00fcr 6 Personen). Nichts da, weit und breit nicht zu finden. Nachfrage ergab, dass es diese in der Ankunftsebene g\u00e4be - auf die Idee muss man als Abreisender erst mal kommen. Aber auch da waren irgendwie alle weg. L\u00f6sung fand sich dann \u00fcber einen Koffertr\u00e4ger mit gro\u00dfer Karre, der die Koffer zum Abfertigungsschalter transportierte. Und wir waren bereits mit ersten Schwitzflecken gekennzeichnet. Bezahlung erfolgte \u00fcbrigens: Pls pay what you mean I deserve\" - tja, da eiert man rum, wieviele bucks man z\u00fccken soll.\n\nDer Terminal sauber und \u00fcbersichtlich (und wieder irre lange Wege). Da unser Flug Versp\u00e4tung hatte, hie\u00df es mehr als drei Stunden zu \u00fcberbr\u00fccken. \u00dcberraschend wurden wir von einem Herrn im roten Jacket angesprochen: Ehrenamtliche Helfer, die wartenden Paxen Informationen geben, wie man am besten die Zeit verbringen kann: Museum im Airport besuchen, mit der Schnellbahn mal kurz nach Downtown fahren, wo es was zu essen gibt etc. Tolle Sache - sehr amerikanisch.\n\nAlles in allem aber gewinnt dieser Airport meine Seele nicht. Ja, ganz ok, das hei\u00dft bei yelp drei Sterne.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YVyzM5JuquEGmSxWrlXzeg", "review_id": "G6c7FB_mY7VqftWb28GgEw", "text": "This really is America's Friendliest Airport! Always great service everywhere you turn here and very user friendly. I love it here and maybe I'm a bit biased now that I live here but I lived in Las Vegas for 24 years and I really don't care for that airport so maybe not biased?! Even before I lived here in Phoenix I always appreciated it here because once you're past the security checkpoint, EVERYTHING is connected. People complain about the long walkways but really I'd rather have a long, air conditioned connector with a moving walkway then have to leave security and comeback through just to have a shorter walk! I've never had to connect flights at this airport but I know how much of a pain that can be if you have to leave a secure area to get to another set of gates. \n\nThe roads in and out of the terminals are great and simple to understand with a cell phone lot on each end which I think is a big deal, makes things simpler. They also just finished the PHX Sky Train (see review) from Metro rail and parking so getting in and out of the airport core is now even simpler. Also has a future extension being built to T3 right now so just in case you do need to switch terminals, this will greatly simplify things for you as well. It really seems like in general they are always trying to improve Sky Harbor and that's what I love about it most. My biggest complaint is that things were becoming run down and old but even that they are changing quickly by remodeling restrooms, laying new carpet, replacing all old signs with new, easier to read, streamlined blue and silver signs. \n\nMyself I know that I can't wait for friends and family to fly in or me fly out just so I can use this great airport we have here. With all the new improvements there is little not to love here, especially once the Sky Train is complete and serves T3 and the Rental Car Center, all bus shuttles will be eliminated and T2 will eventually be closed and things will be simple, cool, and efficient at Sky Harbor. Until then they are always working to reach that pinnacle of big city airport perfection, and it really shows.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "NNdfPF-UhvLB8FxbsuSC5A", "review_id": "w2ie42KHvcxnCUOTvcv_gg", "text": "How can you say anything bad about this airport?  This is the America's Friendliest Airport and it offers Wi-Fi for FREE, let me say again ... FREE WI-FI.  Have a safe travels everyone!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-xPKyCJiK9q1OFZ7GCZwBw", "review_id": "UvhV-SGUJB3H3h9BZH9l0w", "text": "One of the easiest Airports to navigate.  Clean and organized.   Security is usually efficient.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CZvqN549oFhWYObHMH4mjA", "review_id": "FSysWDyeMzGbfYfeCQY-dw", "text": "The car rental center is a joke!  Give yourself TONS of time.  Talk about a waste of fuel and added pollution", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "GJh8koA0bvVZ0j85Ed011A", "review_id": "vk8F6SM7-8zo8ZonFhDkjw", "text": "I don't like this airport very much in particular the US Airways terminals. They need updating, more power outlets, renovated bathrooms, etc. Terminal B is just horrendous.\nI only gave them the two stars because of the Southwest terminals which are great or else it would only been the single star! If you travel through here try to avoid the US airways terminals if you can.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R005MrvgUEgCW_V4I-f3nw", "review_id": "ZWDd40JAoi3MrYJps4mH8A", "text": "I was really upset with US airways for flight delays and then refusing me entry to my flight 5 mins before departure. I was upset. The US airways customer service got me on the next flight quickly but could not offer me any other compensation. \n\nHowever the Phoenix airport itself was charming in an old way and had a decent selection of food choices. I tried modern burger and that was good. Some wait but worth it. And the few places beside it looked great too!\n\nThe best thing here!! Free wifi, unlimited! Very helpful for the girl who got stranded. \n\nAlso while I was rushing for my flight along with many other customers, a very kind employee who was driving those airport carts grabbed us on and got us to our gates in 5 minutes! Though that was not enough.... Btw, the carts are free and you're free to provide tips to show your gratitude. \n\nLastly, know that the Phoenix airport is HuGEEEEEE. There are walking escalators but you need probably 15 to 20 minutes to get to the ends of the airport.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c7AyEUnJewJoV1Kdx5bm6g", "review_id": "lzjVJYF2C7zPDnMxiCqtKw", "text": "This is a very decent airport with a good variety of shopping and eating. In terms of drop-off and pick-up, this is definitely one of the easier airports to navigate.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TJRBA15ziLkf5chQrCrzHA", "review_id": "ne3VMls661iWbfoazabsZg", "text": "As far as airports go, they are big and confusing, lots going on and these big flying things coming in and leaving all the time.  There are lots of people and it can be hard to figure things outs.  \n\nThankfully Sky Harbor is well light, has lots of signage and seems fairly well organized.  We got through everything quickly and without any hassles.  Had enough time to grab a bit to eat and relax before our daughter boarded her flight.  Thankfully there were no long delays and everything went off without any problems.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vwWBxfv9Frd8k0yB9M3dpQ", "review_id": "G-x-V7n8nkDGdnQRo9hLwQ", "text": "To me, this airport is way more complicated than it needs to be. Security sucks, they have it set up horribly with everyone shoved in a corner and the people are mean. I'm not a dumb traveller, i follow the rules and have everything opened and placed quickly so that I can go through security as fast as possible. They still, however, insist that I go through the full body scanner (\"the violator\"), and have even criticized my clothing choice (the zippers on the ankles of my skinny jeans should not cause alarm, seriously). \n\nThe way that the terminals are separated, with specific restaurants in different areas, makes it so you have to walk forever through a maze of people, employees etc. It's just ridiculous. The have advertisements of being \"America's friendliest airport\"... but compared to Portland, that's a bad joke. I'd much rather fly to Tucson, at least they have more space and the people are nicer.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vCLxAzXXg-IAD_cNP25sgQ", "review_id": "vCr5JH38ux9zBr3dFM1lew", "text": "I hate this airport, friendliest my ASS! From security to gate agents to bus drivers to parking cashiers, this is one of the LEAST friendly airports I have ever subjected myself to. I've lived in many cities and currently have to endure the complete crap this airport is in every imaginable way. I'm so frustrated with it I will consider driving to LAX just to avoid using this shit hole. Yup, sitting here now after getting effed by United on a code share with Lufthansa. Umm, Lufthansa... why do you code share with this abomination of an airline? Maybe driving to Tucson is an option because I am not coming back to this place. PHX? BOO!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 9, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "AZuSSh8xMwLtoapGa02WZQ", "review_id": "vMHP67HDJAYPEzec5jssRQ", "text": "Crazy busy airport with long wait times at security. Plan ahead! \n\nThat said however, this is a pretty decent airport. There are plenty of food options with both local and national chains, there are cute stores to buy Southwest themed treats, toys and take-homes, and the walkways (once you're through security) are pretty wide. I also found the bathrooms to be tidy as well as the carpets in the gate areas. I know that's odd to mention but dirty carpets really gross me out and this airport seems to be nicer than many I've been to recently. Go PHX!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bGe1j0Py2E58cIrbHUFx2Q", "review_id": "9-wCduWjhZ-ygwCoqyfhjA", "text": "Nice selection of restaurants and easy enough to navigate. Big clean restrooms, but would it kill them to crank up the air conditioner to cool it down?", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j4XxF4R8V_ppvDyyRTdflQ", "review_id": "BuaZh1YNvYGt6XlAO0IjiA", "text": "Horribly designed airport.  I have never been to an airport where I have to pass through security again when making connections to another airline (except international destinations).  Can any of your readers give another airport that requires this?  Dark, dirty, crowded concourses.  I try to go through Denver instead, but not always possible.  I fly 35-40 times/year.  Not a friendly airport, regardless what the signs promote.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jp3074N1q61xlmdma2UbAQ", "review_id": "EqCRbEVod7fMRaNWTtTjbg", "text": "I hate this foresaken place. To go from one terminal to the other you have to walk for two days and get blisters on the palms of your feet!!! It has the worst set up, no trams what so ever, the waiting areas are tiny tiny tiny; there is no where to sit, you see tons of people sitting on the floor. Not a lot of places to eat either and the restaurants all serve their beer in plastic cups, how classy is that for a $10 beer? I can't rate check in or security check thru's because I only experienced a connecting flight but my experience was a 0 star, nightmare!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dn9DSDp9CYCRffmL1voq6g", "review_id": "H2m7_x4jg2qlR-dlkbHZhg", "text": "Better than most airports, I think.  Usually lines run pretty smoothly and the stores to shop at are places I usually like to peruse.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OHkMbVbIeEQEGuFQZ36qDA", "review_id": "mK0pxJCxNie2VqoeizPLKw", "text": "Decent airport with recently upgraded food options.  Concourses can get quite crowded during peak times and rental car shuttle can be a pain.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jid6kzujWmGP1g0m_XAJyg", "review_id": "kgiEi8BatYbjYITk8f7Jrg", "text": "Average airport. The layout of the place is pretty odd. Its spread out pretty far and wide (lots of walking). On-site rentals would be nice, but not here. Taking a shuttle to the 3 different terminals is a bit of pain as well, especially when your airline is different then what is printed on your ticket.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MtR1o5E3pehSfKSsoKEpEw", "review_id": "ZF2A52ZC5GhbzcE01xbLsA", "text": "Like:  \n\nThey have stores which sell southwest tchockes like tequila lollipops embedded with teeny worms, made in China dream catchers, and lots of turquoise. Fun browsing before a flight.\n\nVery close to the city.  If you have a car you can be downtown in minutes.\n\nAlthough nothing to do with the airport itself, I love flying into Phoenix from the north:  You will most likely fly over Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon and Sedona and the view can be astonishing.\n\nDon't Like:\n\nLot's of old folks moving VERY slowly through security\nSouthwest terminal can get insanely crowded (although they have re-built one of the concourses recently and it's heaps better).\nExpect turbulent landings here in the summer months.\n\nLastly, when I was here in January the Southwest baggage handlers sent my luggage to the wrong airport.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lgL96dMwrPgLTQfWgXkaqg", "review_id": "eMssjR9tc-FtFJ1l0lWP-g", "text": "Most of this airport seems really nice. The security wasn't bad, but it was late afternoon, so I think we caught a good time.\n\nI, however, got stuck in the Delta terminal, and it was the worst airport experience of my life. First of all, there was a Starbucks that closed at six pm, y'all. SIX. There was this little burrito place that my friend and I decided to eat at because our only other options were Wendy's or a gift/convenience shop. That food was just.. no. It was not the worst I've ever had, but I wish I'd have gotten Wendy's. We were told it was the oldest wing of the airport.\n\nThe lady in the gift shop was really nice and told us our options, which was to go back out and then come back through security, or pick one of the two whole options inside. It was tiny, old, and definitely not built for the 21st century.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EfDdW7tEJufsBfuxJgszHQ", "review_id": "aExZDmbhCup5Fqoi3jyaxw", "text": "This is truly one of the nicer airports. The staff are friendly & helpful. Even tho they took my shampoo, I wasn't made to feel like a criminal for having shampoo.  Going & coming was a good experience.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GtpHnVX957d_7oUP6Ke2Ow", "review_id": "dtZaZxx2p-VO3AZlMQNdKA", "text": "I've never been a fan of Phoenix's Sky Harbor. Seems liek I always have to switch concourses or at least the wing of the concourse and my flights usually get delayed.\n\nNot sure what the reasons are, but it makes me want to take measures to avoid this airport and I fly ALOT!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RdKgYHJfOX-GNIX2N_lkhg", "review_id": "oKpUAXjOphM6Td3yKZarXQ", "text": "I had the pleasure (insert sarcasm here) of visiting this airport the other day, as I had a flight back to Sacramento. The line to go through security was extremely long. There was a lady at the front shouting that all liquids needed to be removed from purses. The poor lady in front of me had to remove 6 baby bottles filled with milk from her purse and set them down. Really? If I have it in my purse, why do I need to remove it? Isn't that what the X-ray thingie is for? At the Sacramento International Airport, they don't waste time on that mumbo jumbo. \n\nIn addition, after passing security and clearing that successfully, I tried walking through to get my stuff, only for the lady to say,\n\n\"Ma'am, ma'am, ma'am, where are you going?\" and she ushered me to the full body scan, which I didn't know about it since I don't travel too often and I didn't have to go through one in the Sac airport on the way to AZ. The staff needs to understand not everyone is going to be familiar with how they do things -- every airport is different. \n\nThey have a good variety of gift shops and lots of Starbucks stores. There are a lack of outlets, which is a major negative. My phone was near its death and I had nowhere to plug my charger into.\n\nOverall, OK airport but the people working there could lighten up a little to make traveling a more pleasant experience.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YmGFy6e1fW_tgSE1FThAxg", "review_id": "z-YwOWhx4D4ooGRzzkjelQ", "text": "Depending on what terminal you're using, a trip through Sky Harbor will vary wildly.  Terminal 4 is expansive and modern, with plenty of amenities and a reasonable walking route to stretch your legs if your layover allows.  But security lineups can be frustratingly long at times.\n\nOn the other side of the coin, Terminal 2 is small and offers barely enough in the way of services to satisfy any longer visit than maybe an hour.  Heaven forbid if you're stuck there with kids for an extended period. But security is usually a breeze.\n\nIt's centrally located to pretty much everything in the greater Phoenix area and is easily accessible from all main freeways.  There are a few goofy lane transitions if you need to circle the airport drive, but otherwise it's a fairly straightforward in and out for most terminals.  Plus, there's a train to quickly shuttle you between terminals (for if you need to get out of Terminal 2 and over to 4 for some decent food options).\n\nThe large, relatively new rental car facility is a quick bus ride from the terminal and is even easier to access, allowing you to avoid navigating the airport altogether.\n\nAll things considered, it's a pretty serviceable facility for one of the larger metro areas in the country, but I'm glad I no longer need to fly through as frequently as I used to.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1hEmaPisrhMUsoiHHXAmKg", "review_id": "3UhF22eIIPYR-o2aR4NKWg", "text": "Beware there is little to no food on the US Airways concourse A!!! I have been flying all day an finally had a layover. I was so excited to get something to eat and sit down at a restaurant.... I got off the plane and started walking to find only two sandwich grab and go places on the terminal! I was sooo upset. There are plenty of signs stating that food and restaurants are coming soon, but that didn't help me tonight!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "59pVYStY0yKpRmODFIfDww", "review_id": "442QQLqa63FpwmnZGAXg-Q", "text": "So I'm leaving on a jet planeeeeee..\nDon't know when I'll be back againnn....\n\nWell I always get so excited everytime I go here. Its just the whole feeling of going on a trip or just picking up business clients or family or friends from the airport. As much traffic it was during the day, I still get that happy feelings everytime I drive here..", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WeKXedjHSIiHI4PXgPqxWw", "review_id": "sGUztYX8iGMmmektA71UjQ", "text": "Bad airport. Not friendly at all.  The people they hire whether at the parking place or elsewhere do not speak the language , I have nothing against foreigners, but they should speak English in an American airport, at least English which I believe it is our language, and some others too., so if you need directions you are doomed. Lack of power outlets. Very slow  because of the security lines  but still it is very slow it is slower than Los Angeles,. \nIt is modern but no good taste, terminal Two is to cry for.\nIt is  definitely not friendly, even if you travel frequently, every airport is different even terminals are different so the personnel should be more friendly and understanding.\n\n I mean whoever designed this had not sense of art whatsoever. I have been here several times,  it is really bad, a bad experience. \nThey should learn from other airports and learn how to give people a good experience. For example Atlanta airport, New York, Charles De Gaulle, Gatwick, etc. \nThen a coffee shop like Starbucks closes early is that a joke? so you come late and what do you do?", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q0qZD_OXojhRBXn0GKv4Iw", "review_id": "Ta_2eGi7PC-zRxP7o563ew", "text": "Ok... There's few things in life that make me giddy as a diabetic in a sugar free candy factory and Skyharbor totally catches two of them and holds them captive. I'm talking death grip captive. Be still my beating heart this airport actually has LIGHTNING FAST FREE WIFI and and and and and.. IT'S ORGANIZED!!!! \n\nLove the art work. Love the shops. Love the transportation features, especially the lightrail... Amazing little feature that's being built even further for further efficiency!\n\nParking is pretty pricey unless you want to leave your car in the scorching desert heat, but other than that and how crazy busy it is and the obscene lack of charging stations and power ports? Love this airport.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uMZwpBuQiBqOG7EjeO3WBg", "review_id": "VeprPwKWwL6jSEmU7ZNXyQ", "text": "Once i stepped off the plane it smelled like puke.  WTF?", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HWi8ntFMy81BVjAsgAwbrQ", "review_id": "66RFjTe7VfRA77qWWNxQMg", "text": "As a native, I really never appreciated how friendly \"America's Friendliest Airport\" was. And then I flew to Kentucky. (Southern Hospitality my ass.) And Chicago. Let's just say I returned home with an entirely new appreciation of our TSA screeners, our free WiFi, our airport employees, our gate agents, our shuttle drivers, our variety of food, and about a million other things.\n\nAlso: CHOO CHOO! SKYTRAIN EXPRESS, MOTHERLOVERS! The SkyTrain is powered by black, time-defying magic, and I can only hope they keep it as amazingly efficient when it gets extended to Terminals 2 and 3. Drop my bags off and materialize at the security checkpoint two minutes later? Hell. Yes. The only missing link in the SkyTrain is the ability to have your bags meet you at the parking garage when you return to Phoenix, but I understand that would be a logistical nightmare.\n\nTerminal 4 is clearly the crown jewel, but they've done a decent job upgrading 2 and 3 over the years.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Aolx6eZlm4QWlb-6pDTXPg", "review_id": "OVrbvcOq4zIE6DfrQ6pZSw", "text": "I goddamn love sky harbor. Serious, were it possible to have intercourse with an airport, I would be humping the Barry Goldwater Terminal like a rabbit on adderall. I've never waited in line for more than 10 minutes...FOR ANYTHING! And I've flown in and out of here at least 30 times. \n\nTSA folks are chipper at their best and nonchalant at their worst. Can't ask for much  more than that. The food choices aren't as good as some other places (Denver or Salt Lake City, for example) but oh well. I'm here to fly, not buy.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AWsw5-Vf3QSpuHnKSztQmg", "review_id": "IW4hNKUq1TTsNU6DbBU_GA", "text": "Again  friendly tsa agents! Could this be possible that they are now all being nice. Wow . Le grand e orange is now open inside gateD\nNice fresh food.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oLz9AlTgtBgXXW0BqDmWDg", "review_id": "2X7lLkx7OEdjxpMZ9Qmnfg", "text": "I fly in and out of Phoenix once or twice a month.  I will agree that the employees at this \"America's Friendliest Airport\" is close.  They have very knowledgable and pleasant people available to answer any of your questions.  The airport is bright and cheery.  A couple places offer some fantastic gelato . . . if only they could keep their chocolate in stock!  Note to airport: since you keep running out, maybe you should anticipate and prepare more so you can sell more!  Just a thought.\n\nThe only reason why I do not give 5 starts is the TSA.  I understand they are not employees of the airport but they do represent the airport and they are as snarky and rude as they come.  Smile every now and then, it will make your day when you get a smile back.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N5W520ZJAmSGsIxGDVI-pA", "review_id": "vK4cJu6wVGkZWuPNCkCA5Q", "text": "It's not often that you see a pretty airport but the Phoenix airport has some cook features. Getting to the rental car building was a breeze. I walked outside in the 115 degree heat and got onto a bus that quickly took us to the site.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tJqUqHnwcSe2BCIPDrC3Fg", "review_id": "5mlJEVpQELsSdC5bd9pYlw", "text": "So I really wanted to visit my friend in California, but I was tired of walking and driving. My friend told me about something called airplanes, and told me to find that at an \"airport.\"\n\nThe nice people at the ticket counter even checked in my 49.5 pound bag, and some friendly people ran a security checkpoint to make sure I left my weapons at home. Security must be very popular because there's always a line whenever I go.\n\nThe trip between states was definitely faster than anything I had ever walked. 10/10 would use again.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "MnDHJvePh4cWMrBgOp0_Ig", "review_id": "Sy8nubX0HJOz9T03tyssSw", "text": "Planes come in. Planes go out.\n\nThey have food.\n\nIt is the gateway to adventures.\n\nBuy some gum.\n\nFood is a little overpriced but you pay for convenience.\n\nSecurity wants to shake your hand.\n\nHave fun.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Is7k3rQJVmgsP0wBU8q-8g", "review_id": "8IsBRh1jWCptH2j6nQVbvw", "text": "Airports are airports. Facility was nice with easy to access information. Restaurants and food stops- average price. Airports are always more expensive.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KbUKsvS5sTKdRHNPtxqe_Q", "review_id": "5aapnzJucvWgnAEImxAohA", "text": "THANK YOU for being such a dog-friendly airport! We had a layover here both ways on our trip to New Jersey. My Jack Russell was VERY happy to get out and stretch his legs for awhile between flights. \"The Bone Yard\" was very clean, and had water bowls and faucets with cold water. They even had free poop bags, but I always carry some just in case. \n\nThe security line was very short, and the TSA agents were very helpful (can you believe it?!) They were giving my dog a lot of love.\n\nThere are a lot of name-brand stores and restaurants before you go through security, but in the terminals there are a mix of fast food (Nathan's, etc.) And cafe type places. I ordered a very yummy salad from the cafe in terminal D, it was very good and the cashier was very friendly, we had a nice little chat.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CDhv0TaqqQSoB-9zSZXTkg", "review_id": "OmSQ7GkHiQNvLvv_byv4GQ", "text": "Decent airport but so far to get from terminal to terminal. Unending automatic walkways to get to terminal A. Looks like they're finally building a shuttle but won't be available for a couple more years. Airport is clean, but needs more electric outlets by the chairs at the gate.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "H_JsAwjiGEOr_RlZmwfNsA", "review_id": "39Rp5Y2tneZxrHoXNi22LQ", "text": "Why does everyone rate this airport so low? I don't think it's fair to judge typical airport issues for one particular airport. That's traveling. Get there early and be patient! \n\nI love that this airport keeps improving. With the addition of many local Phoenix culinary favorites and free wifi, I'd never be bored or unhappy here! Also I rode the shiny new Sky Train the other day and it was cool. I know other airports have this too, no big deal, but I have watched it being built and it's nice to see all of their hard work finally completed. \n\nRestaurants to try: Chelsea's Kitchen, Barrio Cafe, La Grande Orange, Cowboy Ciao and Olive & Ivy if you want to experience a little Phoenix flavor without leaving the airport. \n\nAnother thing I love about this place is the art on display throughout the facility. Beautiful!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L6rOxrTsSdig2JihZSZuoA", "review_id": "sTE12zgnZFYqMKVMdqMBOQ", "text": "What a cluster this airport is! It is dark and drab and the people who work here are not very friendly (unlike they claim to be). My boyfriend and I recently had a layover here. When we arrived, we were informed that our flight would have am hour and a half delay. We were ok with this as it gave us time to get a bite to eat. 20 min before our flight was supposed to leave, they made an announcment that our gate was changed TO THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE AIRPORT! \n\nAs we speed walked our way with the rest of the passengers on our 100% full flight, we realized that they changed two more flights to the section we were going to. Once we arrived, they announced that a flight was changed BACK to the original gate. The announcement was so unclear that many people on our flight started heading back when the airport personel finally clarified that it was one of the other flights that changed back.\n\nThese people need to get it together.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2oIj1vay-WzzGW-8-Dvd6A", "review_id": "Bm0-evdaYnFMBZyyhXvM7A", "text": "Not my favorite airport, but definitely not the worst. TSA Sent me to the wrong place to get a SuperShuttle outside, which sucked in the heat carrying my luggage, but otherwise I had a pleasant experience. The security line was lonnnnng on a Thursday afternoon, but the TSA Agents were actually friendly. \n\nNote to all: You can opt OUT of that body scanner, its not required. Just as ai was about to request to opt out, a new x-ray machine line was opened and their scanner was broken sooooo I got to walk right through. Aces!\n\nI like the tables located at my gate with the charging stations, made getting some juice for my iPhone a lot easier.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2gXyBCp4YUhyswKMlAvvcw", "review_id": "TOq-Ca2uDx9uvO2SjXUIJw", "text": "It looks like a nice enough airport compared to others I've been in.  The shuttle to the rental car area works well, despite the rental cars being offsite the way they are.  Coming in I had no complaints.  \n\nLeaving town, I was let down that I had to go to the A gates, and there was nothing good available for food.  I got the renovated area unfortunately.  I was stuck with a kiosk serving overpriced sandwiches.  Eh, that's just life I suppose.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3RnP6g30tWYMr0VVNEMiTw", "review_id": "KgU_sEoYBj9NYMfIVjrzyA", "text": "Ok airport. My flight was on time this time", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "wFvREZM0bO6VhgwVPIciew", "review_id": "OfBZj3peXAUhotTK8nhw5Q", "text": "Wish I could have avoided this airport not going to lie...  doing the 3 total hours I was here I heard over 5 different delays on arrivals and departures.  the pictures help out ALLOT....  it sums it up long hall ways with nothing to look at in them halls either...  it takes about 10-20 minutes to walk from 1 end to the other and during that walk, i'd like to at least listen to some music or something but they had nothing...\nMaybe its because I'm so use to Denver International Airport \"DIA\" but this airport doesn't even compare.\nJust Saying", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mZGa4Tv9JNwbz5cuHaExbw", "review_id": "T67I2MVvrnoSnfKM_q9vJg", "text": "Way nicer than my LAX airport.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 8, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "2H3G5wAJkLuxSjQ1zfQIVQ", "review_id": "Wwd2w_pbFQ3NqhFYeWKAtw", "text": "Dave goes to New Mexico part 1.\n\nWell, I already reviewed my home airport - John Wayne, so I will say that I started my long travel day there after the quick drive from home. John Wayne was, as always, clean and pretty efficient.\n\nMy plane landed at Phoenix Sky Harbor at about 10:00.  I was meeting my boss who was coming in from Ontario.  We were heading to New Mexico.  We had about 90 minutes to kill in Phoenix.\n\nThe restaurants are pretty slim pickings inside security at Phoenix.  My boss needed a pair of sunglasses since she forgot hers.  There was no place to buy sunglasses inside security.  Neither of us wanted to leave the secure area because of the lines to get back to the gates.  We just decided to try to find some seats and wait out or layover.\n\nNot my favorite airport experience.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4ISIH0HF6h2FuRm41s_NzQ", "review_id": "SXR1vNx7bCbJR3xK9V4oyA", "text": "I will give it that it's a friendly airport, but it feels very dated in areas.\n\nI'm not a fan of the set-up that much either.  Now, in fairness I'm used to the Tucson Airport, but it just isn't very intuitive once you get inside.\n\nAlso, the concourses that I've been on have been lacking in quality food choices.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lHbUlpyHePe8hGZpN9SUKg", "review_id": "HsEnO81tbzjSH9zYQRZzag", "text": "Worst airport ever. I understand and am totally ok with being searched by another female as long as its a search that every women gets regardless of race. They are afraid to offend certain races. I wore a long dress and was searched but they certainly didn't search the woman wearing a head wrap and a long dress. They're employees were rude and bc our flight was a late one there wasn't any food inside the terminal. Don't fly in or out of here if you can avoid it,", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BtPeH8ljmRlN_TBVN20GoA", "review_id": "TZXAil32IFiQYLruVoW5Aw", "text": "So this review is for the airport alone.  It seems that they are always crowded, and they don't make my airline put the connections next to each other, but they are relatively clean.  Overall I like the airport, but I'm one who likes to eat at restaurants, and the restaurant selection is limited to me.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bhZ13wN_5lQrKX278AP_aw", "review_id": "1UISnREk7XvnQrwKxy0khg", "text": "I had two very different experinces in Phoenix's airport.  On the way into the airport, I had a good experience.  The workers were very friendly, and they pointed me in the right direction to the airport shuttle.\n\nHowever, on the way back I was stuck babysitting other people I went to school with.  One girl didn't have ID (How you can be 20 years old with no ID is beyond me.), and we got stuck at the aiport at 3 AM to get her through security.  I was not amused, but the aiport security was just unpleasant.  She had the needed documents, and they proceeded to take ten years to get everything done.  Ughhhhh.  As if that wasn't bad enough, there was nothing that was open in the terminal until 6 AM (when the flight left).  No coffee.  Grrrrr.\n\nFree wifi.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GtA3ZOMmsXwxLNEbvuwp4w", "review_id": "mwGtoFH9yAXzK6DfwFwIwQ", "text": "Great airport, if I could stay all day and avoid the sweltering heat..... I would. On my top ten US airports list.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "xZbN7LQlbEcdh37ExKmn8Q", "review_id": "RCOgVyORBvaj9-oG2SnXzQ", "text": "I've been through Sky Harbor dozens and dozens, maybe hundreds, of times - how have I not reviewed it before now?  It's pretty spacious and if you're in the new(er) terminals 3 or 4, the food offerings are pretty good.  The spaciousness of the airport can be a good or bad thing though since connecting gates can be a long way off.  Free wifi is a plus.  The location near downtown PHX is a plus if that's your destination, plus there's an excellent Westin downtown which is convenient to stay at if you get stuck at the airport.  As far as airports go, Sky Harbor is pretty good.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "n8Q6iLIs1pKMiksGLJRdaA", "review_id": "QbC3H4IGqgvEC-xm8f_XiA", "text": "BLUH. Just...bluh. \n\nI had a layover in Phoenix when I was in the process of moving to ABQ and the airport was...gross. I really don't know how to describe it other than crusty and needing a massive scrub down. Then when it came to the overhead announcements, you couldn't understand what the staff were saying because the intercom kept going out and you'd catch particles of their message. That was pretty annoying since I had to SPRINT across the airport to reach my connecting flight and it wasn't displayed on the screens for some random reason. \n\nI'm just hoping I don't have to use them again any time soon as a connection point to visit family back in California!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "YercioNxdCqxcwlHdeNNlw", "review_id": "bKtTO43yswek0ELQmgQsoA", "text": "One of the worst airports ever, I have not been treated like this at LAX or ONT even in Sydney's airport they asked me not to remove my shoes cuz they are Converse the high top, I mean what could u possibly hide in you converse, not even a pack of gum, but in Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport the story is different, my bag had to go in twice, even though there is nothing there but bunch of underwear and an iPad .. and after that they had to swab it   and search it, and the lady was so rude saying, OMG underwear in carryon, and I kept quiet .. and went through the metal detector, and beeped OK but they had to pat me down and search my pockets, and the sad part they let some people walk through with out going through the metal detector and they were really on a very bad behavior talking about drugs and street fight while waiting on the line, All that based on the color of the passengers skin.\nSo when they were done searching, swabing and talking to each other, they left my bad open and the told me to take it of somewhere else to put it back cuz \"I'm holding up the line\"..\n\nZero star for the worst shit hole ever\n\nif u wanna be all good about security then you should do that with all the passengers not according to their skin color. \n\nFUCK U Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport  I will never fly thru u again and none of my friends will..", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "BRydUrmdK4pZsbUvZ8tBAw", "review_id": "2wDaYvx2mvrn3OpVJvHbZg", "text": "The Phoenix airport is a good example of a large small airport.  It has pretty good flights and seems to be fairly updated.  Food options are good too.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "75MkkxfzBcbSVDOZJmUS3Q", "review_id": "5zH0CFEgnwuV1pzJnd_QJw", "text": "Very confusing... North South 1,2,3 or 4 and where do I pick up the rent a car shttle.  I do like the close car waiting areas but pay attention or you'll be looping around alot.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "a9gA1WgxLPTn-oThlymZuw", "review_id": "IoL2Y53jfc5ttXISkFGrzQ", "text": "Phoenix Sky Harbor is really easy to get around, traffic isn't difficult to work with and with continuing updates Sky Harbor is on its way to being a world class airport.... also free wifi", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wYfZCSVRpM50lMxQ14W_Lw", "review_id": "aV81ZkAnV1vmwvLCmwIe8A", "text": "Worst airport ever!!! Flight deck staff are so rude! Staff at the airport as well. So rude!!!  I live inflows Angeles and have never been treated so badly in my life!!!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GPI930zIvXhi5I0gvkAa7Q", "review_id": "wOJL0Ehg6KhllQ7CE-Kt5A", "text": "I love Sky Harbor. Whether I am traveling or just there for a pick up or drop off, it is the easiest airport to get around. Good signage and not too jam packed. I think I have used all terminals at one time or another and have never had an issue.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tHz9cWxwSfcP4qRaPIHvww", "review_id": "wKmg-M080jJSqe6WRKkdJg", "text": "I haven't flown in 5 or 6 years and wasn't really looking forward to experiencing the \"joy\" that is an airport. I've always heard you have to be at the airport two hours in advance and with our flight being at 6:30am that means being there are 4:30am. Luckily, the traffic at this hour was minimal and getting in was a breeze. Additionally, the airport seemed pretty dead. Not too many other flyers going at this hour on a Friday morning. We were able to go through the full body scanners relatively quickly and then wait around for our plane. (We headed on over to La Grand Orange - see review: http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-grande-orange-phoenix#hrid:9E12RVBuQNPZY0ZGfq2Mog) Finding our gate was easy, but seemed to be the last gate for section C. There was plenty of seating and the wait wasn't too terrible. We boarded on time and took off. I would recommend getting a direct flight, as ours was not and the wait became an extended 3 hour stay. \n\nThe return flight was just as easy breezy. We landed on time, I was able to get out of the plane quickly, and then I easily made it to the baggage area to claim my luggage. My ride was waiting outside to pick me up, so we were on our way. Overall, it was a good experience.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WjsyIR782G4_S2zhtPRYWg", "review_id": "tuP1lQ-Kk2XnI30224dS6w", "text": "Love this airport. The airport itself is very nice, with friendly staff and volunteers (look for the people in purple before TSA) to help you get where you are going. Pre security is pretty nice. Good selection of restaurants. Also, this has to be one of the few large airports in the US to offer free and reasonably fast Wi-Fi. I personally enjoy the speed and efficiency of this airport.\nFor those of you who say that the airport is in need of some new carpet: I agree. Those of you who think the layout is stupid: you are wrong. Airports aren't supposed to be a work of art. If you were to know a single thing about architecture, airport planning, and industrial design, you would realize that the way the airport is laid out is really efficient. You can quickly get to your terminal, and the E shape is so that airplanes can park on either side of the extending structures. Pre security is pretty nice.\nFor those of you who gave the airport itself a bad review because of an experience that you had with an airline, your review belongs on that airline's respective page. It is really misguiding when you rate an airport poorly because of a bad experience with an airline. You are supposed to rate and review the airport itself.  If you think this airport is bad, it must be the only airport in the world where you have spent a long delay or layover. Spend an 8 hour delay at JFK's terminal 2 or at O'Hare, and then we will talk.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 9, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "K6MrbZeqKG35ZiucFfucvw", "review_id": "xbfZAkvO0DI9XSWTI8DXHw", "text": "Aside from the fact that the signage driving around this airport is abrupt and for the most part directionally sucky, this airport has grown on me.  There are lots of places to eat, with a good variety.  You can make it from one side to the next pretty swiftly.  There are some cute touristy Arizona stores, places to buy decent books, some interesting apparel stores and to top it off the customer services is very pleasant as well as efficient.  \nDid I mention TSA actually runs a pretty good ship here at least in my experiences?  They do the best they can to do their job well, while keeping in mind the concerns of travelers, and they are not complete overweening A-holes!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LmCkhilB78gPm8uIU5nCWQ", "review_id": "fIz1oDTkBNvJNxaazQr9LQ", "text": "I mainly fly out of Terminal 2 and 4 (guess my alliance... ha!), so that's what all my opinions are based on.\n\nTerminal 4 is larger/newer and now has the SkyTrain from the economy parking to it, which is surprisingly more convenient than I though, so maybe it's not a complete waste of money. Although, you still need to take shuttles to the rest of the terminals.\nThe signage is rather clear for the most part, but if you are part of any of the premium boarding groups, sometimes the signs are either not very clear or missing. Seems to have gotten better lately though. Baggage claim area has large screens telling you which carousel has your flight's luggage (foreshadowing for Terminal 2 right here). If you are being picked up by someone, remember that there is both a North and a South side of the arrivals area, so be clear where you are going to be right away, besides just naming the door number.\n\nTerminal 2 should just be a regional airport of its own. It sure got the conveniences of one. The signage for initial security check point is Flight Crews, First class and the rest. Do note, First Class is actually for most Premier flyers and TSA PreCheck as well. Not that anyone can tell you that.\nThe 4 baggage claims carousels (in theory) show the flight number of where the luggage is coming from, but so far it at best displays late, or more often is announced over the speaker and for most fun occasions, on the wrong carousel altogether. At the very least, there is only one side to the terminal, so you don't have to tell North/South to your heat stricken friends when they pick you up.\n\nFood/entertainment choices are nothing exception in either of the terminals and are typical airport food.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vUWfWfGW6L_DVKHk6I5YYQ", "review_id": "Rz36A4xuC8hn5u6C_xnsJA", "text": "I do not like this airport. \n\nI do not like that they deemed it appropriate to name an entire concourse in honour of far-fringe loser (Terminal 4). I do not like that they search me extra molestingly at the molesting station (TSA checkpoint)(I have gone through wearing what is apparently the most suspicious accessory known to U.S. Americans: a beard). I do not like the aforementioned one bit and would, in good conscience, given a one-star if not for ...\n\n(a) Sky Train: it is fucking awesome (especially since it is free);\n(b) Modern Burger: it is fucking awesome (especially since it is at an airport); and\n(c) staff at the Staffed Information Counter(s). \n\nThis could be one of the top airports in our nation, but the waits at the TSA checkpoints are abominable, and the waits at the ticketing counters are dumbfoundingly worse (there are a lot of patrons switching flights and bullshit because of all the delays, and, nonsense; likewise, the airline employees are seemingly exported from the U.S. South where they move as slow as one could move without falling asleep). - E", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GyGnib01zTF6BZsoxnrHlg", "review_id": "NjN7kK2L5obdyEOdOrjJew", "text": "Overall I really like this airport.  Access to the airport from multiple roadways helps reduce the traffic coming in.  I usually fly United or US Airways (star alliance) here and security is always quite fast.  Once you are inside the concourses are laid out efficiently and there are plenty of people movers in between.  There is free wifi here that is actually quite fast 3.89Mbps download and 31.48Mbps upload(speedtest.net).  Pretty good selection of restuarants.  As far as airports go this one is highly recommended.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "leaKp4PYiVda4qN_U9mLiA", "review_id": "XUQExInRGygaxiw758yUOg", "text": "The airport was easy to navigate and I got my luggage quickly. I wasn't crazy about walking in the heat to the bus to the rental car area.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "daNPG_yBQa5HrJ0djnAbDQ", "review_id": "zW0muOO_S2C_OD8T2BI2rg", "text": "If you're heading to Terminal 3, make sure to eat and get coffee BEFORE going through security. Food/shopping option in the terminal are terrible!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mdAF5sL6D4ZiKMbl7xdm5A", "review_id": "nqNNL4JNGjM3MuM-4E1Fjw", "text": "Crowded with overpriced food :(", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 11, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "hjJPKQ1Ah91h3fVbc8GsOg", "review_id": "Gc06ypufiLc6vXIk8JzUcQ", "text": "Over the past half decade, this airport has transformed itself tremendously and is par with other major US airports.  \n\nPositive Changes: \n\n+ More restaurants and convenient stores--a branch of Le Grande Orange is among them and I'm happy to see since it's my favorite local brunch spot\n\n+ SkyTrain! this is a much needed, the convenient of taking this to the Light Rail station is cool, from the Light Rail you can plan your route home and vice versa to the airport\n\n+ USB charging stations at the Departure Gates with FREE WIFI\n\nThe only complaint I have is the SIGN where you first drive into the airport telling you which airline is at which terminal--it needs improvement.  What happens if you are talking and you miss the initial signs? Now I don't know where to drop somebody off at.  Even if I was to look it up on the phone, it's not long before we have to decide which terminal to go to since its coming up quick.  Maybe this info is on the plane ticket? I don't recall.\n\nDropping off and picking up is generally smooth.  Exiting the freeway is not the easiest thing here either.  You must pay close attention with the arrows else you will be circling around and around.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nOqoFjqIhcpp2nLRIF2SvQ", "review_id": "xVPENMzBuoEV3t4Tq4L3-A", "text": "the people in the purple jackets are very helpful \nthe rent a car places are too far in the heat seem like a mile away", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QgJ_ZCD4K_EXwiI1Jo97UQ", "review_id": "16UWThB37vVyUosv5y_oxg", "text": "I like Sky Harbor! And it is only getting better. No nonsense, no horrible crowds, easy access, lots of parking, easy to get around and plenty of places to kill time before flight. I'll take it over ORD any time!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4My3PnGfcKM1mVr9jIVCFQ", "review_id": "BSd2pNG9CF4uBv3uIqaZ-g", "text": "Early flights in and out quick.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vgI1tOD4k8qUJs7oIOOwZA", "review_id": "kL-CobSKFcdylpNpw5fcrg", "text": "My friends and I had the pleasure of waiting in Phoenix Sky Harbor for our connecting flight to Cabo Mexico! \n\nWe were posted in Terminal 4, where it was busy, chaotic, and HOT on a Friday morning! It can be a journey just to get from one terminal to another! This isn't the most glamorous airport, and I think it needs a few touch ups here and there to be on the same level of another large airport like... SFO. \n\nWe couldn't wait to get out of there....\n\nOn a brighter note, We saw plenty of food stalls in this airport!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HIlrU4ShA10pNwwhc4xSaA", "review_id": "_jjZL1wxa5pZ1tacfocpFQ", "text": "Who woulda thought that what I thought was a small airport would be so nice.  Super clean, clear signage, comfortable waiting areas.  I didn't spend a lot of time here but I did walk through two concourses to catch my second leg to Burbank.  My first visit to this airport and I had assumed it was no larger than my local favorite Burbank.  I was wrong.  I don't think BUR even has a designated concourse?\n\nIn any case, it always nice to have a few rolling sidewalks to get you where you are going especially if you are running a bit late.  Along the way, I noticed a few kiosks selling local Arizona jewelry and there was a lot of local art instead of just drab and dreary walls painted a cool gray or sky blue.  This airport appeared to have a variety of local food restaurants and national vendors instead of the same stale, mass-produced sandwiches provided by a single food concessions vendor.  \n\nI was hoping to grab a local Phoenix Starbucks coffee bug to add to my city & state collection, but didn't see a store.  Because it was so hot here today, the airport was a tad warmer than even Fort Lauderdale but the free wi-fi and charging stations made up for it.  \"Give me a Hamm on five, hold the Mayo!\" [Airplane! 1980]", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HgpVwEK2C3tE09WwIjs4MA", "review_id": "zMBQo9QRW3ilPkR-QTtFfw", "text": "I have a transferred flight there.It's really crowded in the US Airway area.I think they scheduled flight close with each other, and the room is not enough for all of them. So I had to sit in other area. And other people just stand or sit on the ground. Kinda messy.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Cjf8QVD1Qb4t9Y7CsYZ5ZA", "review_id": "DjzYvmIbZMkWrk43X34yHw", "text": "Fast clean plenty of outlets to charge my devices while i wait to board the plane.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bdAlaKl14WgjZbjGaeWjUw", "review_id": "sk7rTpDfKaJw2CNkZ4liHg", "text": "Gates a not many options of restaurants open after 9pm", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "7e1XAK4j95x-ibEy4qFKYg", "review_id": "o_svVryk8pqbW_4EMeIUIA", "text": "An Ode to the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport TSA\n---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nF*ck you PHX Airport TSA. F*ck you. \n\nI flew into PHX from Jacksonville, FL a few days ago. When I was in the security line at JAX, I realized I had forgotten my driver's license in my running shorts at home. I freaked and broke out in a cold sweat. I thought for sure I wasn't getting on the plane. Then I remembered I have a concealed weapons permit, took it out and hoped for the best. \n\nThe TSA agent that checked my ID was very pleasant and said the ID was fine since I also had alternative means of proving that I was me. Those other items were my social security card, and believe it or not, a SAM's Club membership card which has my photo on it. They let me through, no problems. \n\nFast forward to today when I'm at PHX and trying to head back to Jacksonville. \nThe TSA agent says that my concealed weapon permit won't work even though I also showed him the same pieces of ID that I showed the agent in JAX. He called a manager. The manager said I could go through but would have to be \"escorted\" by him as a +1. Let me explain to you what a plus one means...\n\nIt means they make you go through the peek-a-boo - I see you - X-Ray machine, THEN you get pulled over to the side and thoroughly frisked like a prison inmate, THEN they thoroughly go through all your shit even after it too had just passed through an X-Ray machine. Due to this, I had to throw away my hair product because apparently it was slightly too many ounces. Not happy about this. That hair product has passed through a number of airports with no problems BUT NOT AT PHX! \n\nAnyway, I'm sitting here in the terminal waiting for my flight, writing this review, stewing. I know I should be happy that I got through but Im not. \n\nThe TSA website says (I checked it before I ever came today):\n\n         'Adult passengers (18 and over) are required to show a U.S. federal or state-issued photo ID in order to be allowed to go through the checkpoint and onto their flight.'\n\nOn What Planet is a Concealed Weapon Permit, issued by the STATE of FLORIDA Not a STATE ISSUED photo-ID? \n\n        - It has my photo on it, my name, DOB, sex and race.\n        - It's Issued by the state of Florida\n\nWhat am I missing here!? So it doesn't have my address on it... Big f*cking deal! Why do you have to know my address!? You're trying to identify me, not pick me up for a date! \n\nIn addition, I had to go through an extensive background check to obtain that concealed weapon permit. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS BREATHE AND KIND OF KNOW HOW TO DRIVE A CAR to get a driver's license. \n\nLook.... I know I'm the dumb ass for forgetting my driver's license but at what point did people lose the ability to use common sense? This was a ridiculous waste of everyone's time, in addition to being very frustrating. Have the terrorists won by default? Maybe they have.\n\n//end Ode\n---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nSo why 2 stars? Why not 1? Why not zero, half a star, a quarter of a star, negative stars? Well... because that isn't an option. Although, as anyone who has been through a shitty experience like this can attest, it would be phenomenal if it were possible.\n\nThe other reason for two stars is because this listing is for the PHX Airport as a whole and not just the TSA. \n\nI look at airports like this:\n\n1. Security is 60% of the review and what causes the most amount of anxiety                            for me so it weighs heavily on the total rating. \n   \n2. Then there's 25% for dining and drinking options\n \n3. 15% Everything else.\n\nThat said, PHX as a whole is decent. They have free WIFI which is always appreciated and they have a convenient bus system that runs on the regular to take you to the rental car building. \n\nI didn't get to peruse the dining options so I can't comment on that. Even if I had, I couldn't stomach dropping more than 2 stars after today. \n\nI know I'll be going back to PHX Airport. There's no way around it for me. I can certainly tell you that I won't forget my driver's license again. And with 100% assurity, I can also tell you... the PHX TSA WILL NOT be getting a Christmas card from me this year.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-07-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nYbxIxdnG1USchI9GYA9MQ", "review_id": "sdNbqDE2eGIXCWhPEflp7g", "text": "Great airport", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "edHC2WgPfvXFrKNsrpDKyg", "review_id": "0BUErifW3vX24VM_UPb6FQ", "text": "It's one of the better Airports as they have plenty of places to plug in you phones & etc.. and free Wifi", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Znd62DiKnJHmKjVb85_fug", "review_id": "a717mkxJOuKtL-qrb0LbUw", "text": "For an international airport, these security lines move super quick! I, also, appreciated the moving walkways to get me around the airport.\n\nShopping selection is average. And pricy. Buy stuff before you come or plan to spend a lot.\n\nAll in all, a great airport.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N1OxSlkewGzonWaiLz_LlA", "review_id": "Oad5q9RwDVNrdLB0Z51cqg", "text": "Free wi-fi \nNot Crowded\nEasy to get through security\nShopping\nAnd you can hang out with your family outside of security\n\nBad part - my dad has picked me up here 20 times and still gets confused entering and exiting, can you fix the ease of signage here?", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9XxRVupfKL6FZYFznHzInw", "review_id": "evHavxj5Nf7GXCjDKlujmg", "text": "Can't say much...I was just passing through.  It was nice, clean, a good amount of restaurants.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "v-RrLeSXFRT1I4mOrPlkMA", "review_id": "8dpjoqjUqHHaWOGpWcfoyw", "text": "This is a very strange review for me because my entire experience at this airport was unbelievable. \n\nFirst point to note: none of the terminals are internally connected. This means that you have to exit the terminal, take the shuttle, the go through security check again in your second terminal. Not cool especially when you are traveling with a grandmother who needs wheelchair assistance.\n\nSecond point: if you're flying united or transferring to united, you're in for a surprise seeing as the united terminal is the original terminal from the 60s. Food places close very early and are all located closer to the front of the terminal.\n\nThird point: if you're taking a flight with someone who needs wheelchair assistance, you'd better hope that your flight is earlier because once you get past maybe 11pm, anyone who might have been able to help you will have disappeared.\n\nI hope I never had a layover here again.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V4ARBmMcOOpoadadJCAvkg", "review_id": "we23eljddPjBJxy20koqcQ", "text": "I found a lot to do in this airport while waiting for a flight to San Antonio. \n\nThe wifi is fast, if you're into that kinda stuff.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "256t5kUeYf2WqbWpq7nGaQ", "review_id": "Vm84vadlnfXN4exD6PKHDg", "text": "It's a pretty nice airport.....I don't really know what else to say about it.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l0izzNMbD2lL9xcOnnMEag", "review_id": "98JLdvtVZiuAqx_N4VPHiA", "text": "Our flight is delayed. What's new?  That said I like the airport here.  Lots of different food options and some fun shopping.  The Starbucks has very comfy chairs and there is a new coffee shop that I had never heard of before.  \n\nThe TSA looks over your ID's pretty carefully but with a sense of humor.  It never seems there is a long line at least not like Denver's.  I have found an 11/2 is more than enough time at least the times I have been through the Phoenix Airport.\n\nI will return many times.  I love this area with all the cactus and hot weather.  Plus my kids are here.  What more do I need.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "l0izzNMbD2lL9xcOnnMEag", "review_id": "c4kI9NQL3n1OdHtTDyc3jg", "text": "Our flight is delayed. What's new?  That said I like the airport here.  Lots of different food options and some fun shopping.  The Starbucks has very comfy chairs and there is a new coffee shop that I had never heard of before.  \n\nThe TSA looks over your ID's pretty carefully but with a sense of humor.  It never seems there is a long line at least not like Denver's.  I have found an 11/2 is more than enough time at least the times I have been through the Phoenix Airport.\n\nI will return many times.  I love this area with all the cactus and hot weather.  Plus my kids are here.  What more do I need.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xTYSKCMa8Tc5tgq_n9neWg", "review_id": "2QgEXBPpxCub2Z_ZzUWNXA", "text": "this is probably one of my least favorite airports i have been thru during my trips across the states. I stopped here for a layover and almost missed my flight because there is no overall intercom or even speaker system, so you really have to be vigilant near your gate to make sure you know when to board. \n\nI haven't gone through the actual security so i can't really say too much about that since my visit was simply a layover and not a full run through of the facility. But I have experienced better elsewhere. \n\nSad, because this is the same airport that is reference in that Jimmy eat world song 'Goodbye Sky Harbor' and that is such a great song too! \n\nSo for now, Ill say this place is simply ok. The decor inside wasn't bad. But it probably needs a bit of renovation. Staff seemed friendly but dear god, please get that speaker system working!!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0x24UwUHj4EL1t4wWXKYag", "review_id": "V5fKV5NdJWNEavrctXZREQ", "text": "Flight 2902 to Salt Lake City scheduled to leave from Phoenix at 6:45 is delayed 2 hours because they do not have a flight crew - WTH - hopefully I will be home before I have to leave tomorrow morning for NY. \n\nI hate this airline - they have trivial rules and threaten that if you do not comply exactly as instructed you will\n\"Lose your seat\" according to the announcer. \n\nHow about this for a rule - you promise to have a flight at a certain time - if you do not provide the promised flight as paid for you refund our money and provide a flight ASAP - these oligarchies have to go!\n\nGood for the DOJ antitrust division for stopping the most recent merger of these asshole companies - did I already mention I hate this airline?\n\nHave a good trip!\n\nPS I suspect the crew was used for another flight because Salt Lake is a terminal low occupancy (read low priority for US Airways) because they do not give a damn - not really!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "l0izzNMbD2lL9xcOnnMEag", "review_id": "RsNy5di9PnWiyMd6QpOoxQ", "text": "Our flight is delayed. What's new?  That said I like the airport here.  Lots of different food options and some fun shopping.  The Starbucks has very comfy chairs and there is a new coffee shop that I had never heard of before.  \n\nThe TSA looks over your ID's pretty carefully but with a sense of humor.  It never seems there is a long line at least not like Denver's.  I have found an 11/2 is more than enough time at least the times I have been through the Phoenix Airport.\n\nI will return many times.  I love this area with all the cactus and hot weather.  Plus my kids are here.  What more do I need.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wRyLeAg0R9WMFg3gqpnX-Q", "review_id": "jfSc9EHcuY-_kr_Bfs8ywQ", "text": "No problems here for me.  I have flown into Phoenix Airport twice and have been on time for both flights.  Most recently I was extremely happy with Sky Harbor as I was super late for my flight.  It did take forever to find the place to get gas and then drop off my car - it was absolutely confusing and as i was rushing to the bus, I found out each bus goes to different terminals.  That sucked. I had to wait for my Terminal 1 bus to get there as I was nervously checking my watch thinking when the next flight was because the security line would be absolutely ridiculous.  I get on the bus and the driver says I have \"plenty of time\".  This was 30 minutes before my flight is supposed to depart.  I go to security and I'm shocked - I am one of 2 people in the line.  It takes me all of 2 minutes to get through and I have casual yet flustered conversation with the guard and realized I only had 25 minutes before my flight left.  I was able to get some food and make it to my flight as they were boarding Zone 3.  Sucks I had to check my bag but who cares I was so happy I made my flight. This was certainly a first and I feel like Phoenix treated me well even though I was a bit lucky.\n\nJust remember to give yourself extra time to return your car if you rented one! I\"ll give it 4 stars just because they got me through security so quickly.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kpbhy1zPewGDmdNfNqQp-g", "review_id": "yiOB4L7K8YOIoj5cTMSFHw", "text": "It's my \"home\" airport and I forget how nice it is until I'm spending pre-flight time in a clinical, colorless place (Lambert St. Louis - I'm talking to you).  Security is usually pretty well organized and there are lots of food options before and after security.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vrQ3WUUiSPGwzI_zfSQMLA", "review_id": "6P0A5pcWIogtXELq4ROMOg", "text": "Avoid if at all possible. There are an inordinate amount of gate changes at this airport, so unless you are parked next to a monitor to check on their fickle shuffling of the flights, you may miss your flight. The layout is also awkward, the charging stations few and far between, and the food options limited and not very good. Just an unpleasant experience every time I have to fly through here. Never again.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7UBl280_yECzXVF__fdLBA", "review_id": "v-fOnH4h-A9brL01tIKsQQ", "text": "I detest this airport. Every time I've flown through (and it's been many, usually with kids) there are no places to sit. We have to sit on the dirty carpet (and there's a lot of it-hey-here's an idea-how about SEATING on all that empty, dirty carpet space?) Seriously, people-lots of travelers are connecting from long flights from the east coast and beyond and are exhausted-GET MORE SEATS. I typically have a short layover, and can never make a quick bathroom trip because the bathrooms are either A) packed with lines out the door or B) closed. GET MORE FACILITIES.  Food options suck.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eP1JDiA6IpIIkjUfEW3wXA", "review_id": "uB8YZBJ1UXdGf7NGfgie-Q", "text": "Pretty good airport.\n\nPros:\n-central location\n-few delays \n-comfortable and efficient\n-decent food options\n-good customer service\n-light rail link\n\nCons:\n-long drive from rental car area.\n\nOverall, a pretty good airport.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5jurzcmseabTOvZuj48bdA", "review_id": "4t32LfRpKpn_j3iSOmVrpw", "text": "Seems nice. I didn't see much. I know there are NO Reese's Pieces in the bldg.\n How do they sleep at night?\n It was pleasant, clean, and had enough seating.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dhzUFuVGQXhFjtc2vETXmg", "review_id": "czuljVdS7nD7Zwd5ZNE17g", "text": "TSA just ignore when I had a question and told me to ask someone else....wow really\n\nI want to know where I can mail out a postcard and this card just push me aside.  Now the trip is ending and I am over the fact that yes i am a freak of nature cause im asian...yea thats how i felt and i said it.  So all i want is to get an answer on where i can mail out a postcard, no harm no foul no bad intent.\n\nOther than that...this airport is a little dull, I have to admit that there are some very nice people but I just felt overall, this airport is a bit racist...", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V7ygSPWJ-m_Dp1t6WuUoAQ", "review_id": "qWz99cn-lMZ6OenSqmHOkw", "text": "Got to the security checkpoint and it was a really long line. Then I heard a guy checking bags acting really rude and yelling at us about having to do extra bag checks because we're stupid. So then the line had like 70-100 people in line because they were doing a shift change. The line didn't move for 20 minutes AND a worker came to our side of barriers and started yelling and saying we have too many bags and we don't follow instructions when they scan our items. Worst of all, he told us all that it was our fault if we miiss our flights since we didn't know what we were doing. They took their sweet time, kind of chatting it up during their \"shift change. A guy finally said something and the worker got even louder saying that people talk shit to him all day and the customer wasn't going to ruin his day. The regular man didn't say anything but the worker kept going and going. PHX definitely needs to get a hold on the behavior of their employees.... and I almost missed my flight! I made it just in time for final boarding.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZvvxtxeTad9t3ZoxdNYe_g", "review_id": "nOcrqdC7bHwWpJ4CLvok_g", "text": "It may be not one thing different except the blue color but I found the new signage confusing this morning at an airport I'm well familiar with.  Mind you it was 5:30 A.M. and at that hour I find much of the world confusing.   Good dining options abound, varying from terminal to terminal. Having to board shuttle bus rather than some sleek automated rail between terminals seems a bit of a throwback, but all in all, it's big, clean, attractive, a bit spread out, a pleasant place to fly to and through and easily accessible (and quick trip) from Central Phoenix.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NH7nNBISpjh7u_90IUXv2g", "review_id": "SK8Jyc7in8DTaLWoisan4Q", "text": "\"Worlds friendliest airport\" they have free wifi and the food selection in the airport is good!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5id6gcOPuMfn53ZQnKWyuw", "review_id": "IYfySOKLr6ZXO_wVugkn4g", "text": "What a brain hurter. This airport did not make me a happy camper at all. I landed in Phoenix and had to transfer to a different terminal of which I had no idea that I had to. My ticket never said anything about having to do that and it never even said which terminal I was supposed to go to. So I had to ask a worker in order to figure it out. This then required me to walk downstairs and catch some shuttle bus thing. I could hear all the other people on the bus complaining about how they had to guess where they were going as well.\n\nTo add on top of this, it required me to go back through security. Of course due to my luck the line took like 25 minutes to get through. Some dumb people do not realize that you cannot take drinks from outside into the terminal. Thankfully my layover was about an hour long so I still had a little bit of time after to grab lunch. The only problem was the terminal was so crowded with not enough seats that I was eating squished between two people. Comfort zone so not fun.\n\nI have to give them 3 stars though because it was Ok and though my complaining sounds like I hate this place, I still made my flight on time and the workers were very helpful.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Zm08wcep2F-nRTHRyR8mpw", "review_id": "G7rhycFv6SK7xoGzHPfN3A", "text": "\"World's friendliest\"?  Uh, ok, if you say so!\n\nGood parking options, Skytrain out of the east economy garages is now a really nice upgrade, free WiFi (be sure to use a VPN on an open network like this), good food options, decent traffic flow.  Decent bar selection and quantity too.  Clean, modern, well-run.  Makes a good first impression on out-of-town visitors.  Two thumbs up for Sky Harbor.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3qcWhwa7EoH45qgQXb4LPw", "review_id": "nNF-9YduZDgZuLzQKuT3og", "text": "This place smelled like old/overripe bananas immediately upon entering and the fountain water tasted wrong and was warm. Like, warmer than room temperature warm. Actively warm. \nEven the fountain drink I got with my food tasted like the bad water, just fizzier and with flavoring. What the h, Phoenix?\n\nOne star given because at least I got the heck out of there in one piece. And one other star because even though there is no normal (read: non-sit down/expensive) airport food within reasonable distance of pretty much all of the gates (I was flying Southwest, leaving out of gate D3), at least you can get a decent amount of exercise walking from your gate to the place you want to eat lunch before getting the heck out of here again. (In my case, a hike all the way to the A gates and back.)\n\nThis place frightens me for a lot of reasons (giant fake boobs, people whose skin looks like leather, and peroxide out the wazoo to name a few) and I have never intentionally ended up on a layover here. I accidentally did for the second time ever today, and from this point on I will be planning to actively avoid this airport in the future. \n\nSorry, PHX. Even though it's only one letter different, you are wayyyy too different from PDX to make the cut. Hopefully we will not cross paths again. \nIf you end up here, good luck!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_F_Veo7apY0NbBhKWJ7DJg", "review_id": "TV8xPMYE7jF4dJUw2kGSGA", "text": "Great airport. Awesome food options from fast food to trendy restaurants. It's big and nice. Security seems faster here than most other big airports. \n\nI think the biggest plus for this airport is the food options, nice space, and friendly staff.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hIkQO-v3_cCyF9muXW8Y5Q", "review_id": "RTnKCplEInzSLrJ8juszNA", "text": "Easy to navigate than many other airports out there! They could use more space for picking up and dropping off.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NwRnVUP8KmAYrqOOofIhFg", "review_id": "r3ZEbZF6LBlBnPv3fubKKA", "text": "Decent airport, I am really loving that US Airways is making their connections shorter and shorter.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5MUL2ofuafNqW2TR6SR4xw", "review_id": "mBoRqRWvs7EtqHhfi7OQdQ", "text": "For an international airport, these security lines move super quick! I, also, appreciated the moving walkways to get me around the airport. Shopping selection is average. And pricy. Buy stuff before you come or plan to spend a lot. All in all, a great airport.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KvWny9qUZJKrqo_LYesgSg", "review_id": "e-qbujbrWDSSIPhNGHhfgg", "text": "Love this airport - especially Terminal 4. It has so many great restaurants.  The bathrooms are so clean and it's just easy to find the gates.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CpoBNk4GJ63ZPj4qa9uRnQ", "review_id": "iOf51Y1INX7hbrWOeGdWYQ", "text": "Love this airport unlike LAX not crowded.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Pyr8wqN6Dz3S2Q7F_hcmFw", "review_id": "leJgSgPNd-AXbID3QMownA", "text": "This airport has some great food options. This is how I base how much i like an airport. It had some gourmet deli places, so I was able to get a wrap filled with chicken, avocado, bacon, and cheese. Not to shabby right for an airport...", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uOdEsOgPW48Ky4j8U8CEcw", "review_id": "G4mgGSH9Vmldj9ToMr7YBg", "text": "Vegas was fun. So tired from the rock and roll marathon", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4zqKGJAzfi0mDA-GMyWeYQ", "review_id": "zptSrRw5LxJda101caGhxw", "text": "I never realized how HUGE this airport is. I was here on a short layover from Cabo San Lucas, so I had to pass through customs here. It was pretty painless and I mentally prepared myself for a 3 hour layover. Plenty of shops and plenty of food options. \n\nMy only suggestion (if you're using Yelp to find food), call the place and figure out exactly WHERE the restaurant you're looking for is actually located. I walked all over Terminal 4 before I gave up searching for what I wanted, and just got a turkey sandwich instead.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J05PJ-aXzpb54igvA5gO-Q", "review_id": "JnpMXaq5GgHU6HK3C5cokg", "text": "Large airport with no real help to get from one terminal to the other.  So you may have a bit of a jog between flights if your in different terminals with a short layover time. Clean though and well laid out.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3Mtt4TH6NAyh70GyTHZu0Q", "review_id": "9Nc_zsl8wTrCkvawTyK3UA", "text": "I've traveled to over 100 airports throughout my biz career. I'm not rating Sky Harbor 4 stars because it is my home airport....The terminals, parking and easy of access to the airport are excellent. At terminal #4 they have so many local restaurants which gives travelers and locals the opportunity to have a great taste of Phoenix. I'm not rating 5 due to only one TSA pre-approved access point (Gate A) and hey...it's an airport not a resort.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "N4BnjZFAuuAUTjxs93SYlg", "review_id": "DiaOJoy26H8H8JtxcPRbcQ", "text": "I have been flying in and out of Sky Harbor my entire life, so I have a bit of a nostalgic feeling about it.  I remember the feeling when I was a kid and I'd step off a plane and see that memorable carpet pattern, and think \"I'm almost home!\"\n\nThe carpet has been updated, and that is the least of the changes the airport has been through since I was flying unattended at the age of 5.  \n\nThe majority of the following refers to Terminal 4, as that is where I usually am and where most passengers go through.\n\nFood: If you're willing to pay for a real meal, you can get some decent options here.  La Grande Orange, Blanco, Sauce, Chelsea's Kitchen... all good.  However I do not recommend the on-the-fly kiosks trying to sell you a half-baked breakfast burrito.\n\nSecurity: On par with other major international airports.  The lines can be long during peak hours, and you have the intrusive machine that scans you as you stand ironically in the pose of a frozen army man.  I've had my pony tail searched.  Remember that the largest airlines share the same terminal, so Terminal 4 is much busier during \"rush hour\".  \n\nTransportation: The rental car agencies are off-site, so you have to use a shuttle if you are renting a car.  Not ideal, but at least there's a simple solution.  The parking garages are the same way, unless you pay for nearby/covered parking (and you sure will pay).  The new and improved Sky Train will get you around the airport for free, and deposit you at the Phoenix Light Rail station if you choose to use public transportation and avoid all that parking mess.  Driving around the airport is easier than it is in other cities, but it's still \"airport traffic\"... be careful.  Watch the signs, or you'll have to do a loop and go at it again.  Within the terminals are some very long hallways with people-movers to get you to your gate without requiring a nap in between.\n\nShopping: Solid airport selections.  Books, magazines, snacks, etc.  There are some gift-shoppy Arizona-style stores, so if you forgot to pick up a souvenir until now you can go ahead and buy a saguaro sweatshirt or scorpion paperweight.  There are also some of those electronics vending machines where you can buy phones and iPods and such.\n\nOther: As featured in Twilight, beware of the confusing women's restroom.  I haven't been lost in it since I was young, but I guess it's still there.  There is now free WiFi and charging stations at or near each gate.  The whole airport is full of museum-style displays and art exhibits if you want to learn something on your way to retrieve luggage.  \n\nIf you call for an airport shuttle, make sure you know what side of the terminal you're on.  Don't answer \"the outside, of course\", I mean North versus South.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zeCW2mgLhKv72XUg8GSMpg", "review_id": "x9m6-WJ25NDjSuiGZFLKbg", "text": "For never actually spending time in Phoenix, I spend so much time in this airport.  When you live in and are flying out of a small town that nobody has ever heard of, it's a chore getting home to Hawaii for me. Phoenix is always my layover or one of my layovers. I always feel like I've ran a marathon by the time I'm at my next gate. It's so spread out and huge and just my luck, I always need to be at the opposite end of where I'm at to catch my connecting flight.  Those people mover things do help though, until people decide to stand on it because legs are overrated. That's just lazy, come on!\n\nSomething I'll remember forever; I was so thirsty so I went to a Starbucks in my terminal.  I ordered a black tea.  When the lady called my name and gave me my drink, I was in such a hurry..I grabbed it and went on my way to board. I never took my first sip until seated on the plane.  Ahhh, finally relaxation time.  I take a huge sip expecting deliciously fresh brewed iced tea, and NOPE. Pure black iced coffee. Not even a hint of cream or sugar. The guy in front of me is lucky I didn't spit it out. Did I mention that I'm not even a coffee drinker? My husband had a huge laugh.  Haha, I guess. Lol.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UOvqnW9afA7n1pJ8T8ry8g", "review_id": "u8d3SnMYdIl18z2zZdGIKg", "text": "I stopped in here during a layover to Baja.  The small bit of the airport that I walked through was rather dismal and in need of updating.  The restaurants were very similar (Tex-Mex influence) with typical overpriced airport goods.  \n\nBecause I was there very early, the airport was a ghost town.  However, within an hour of being there, a bunch of flights landed and it quickly became a bustling airport!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1O0DaRKRQw_SWAS1NYfhpA", "review_id": "MTQDN-io9z2T8HxdOC3yvg", "text": "I am always in the Delta terminal.  Good shop choices before security, but once you are past security don't expect much.   It seems like the security lines are always LONG!  They have at least 6 security scanners, yet they only ever have 2 open.  Expect a long wait so get here early!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RDKH8Lj5Yyw1BGEba3N1Ng", "review_id": "dVX6rNnkc-Mj5_9Q-OIbzg", "text": "I was only there for about 45 mins., its ok", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "BRydUrmdK4pZsbUvZ8tBAw", "review_id": "D1tGLGw769wc68oR_j-jZQ", "text": "Flew through here on my way from Mexico City to Reno.  The airport is nice, seems like just the right size to have enough flights but to not be overly crowded.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7oN4DePbEmTfbaTjUjE3jg", "review_id": "tAU8AzTT2Pjthfw5LZP27Q", "text": "I am afraid of flying but I actually get excited to wait in the Phoenix airport before a flight. I've never been delayed at this airport, the longest I've waited for security is 25 minutes, and the staff are really friendly all the time. \nMost importantly THE FOOD!!!! It's amazing! Blanco in the airport, are you serious? $5 tequila shots before I board a 6 hour flight? Yes please. They've stepped their game up big time here, I forget I'm even in the airport it's so damn nice. \n\nOn the other end of things picking someone up from the airport is pleasant too, convenient cell phone lots and remarkably not ever that crowded, even on like a Friday night.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7Ix-08JUzLJ-V8tvFIbBwQ", "review_id": "JjGat9sRZiIvHf0OI8BDIQ", "text": "I think this was my second time at this airport, this time for a layover. I spent only about 30 minutes here which consisted of walking from one gate to another. It was crazy busy. As in there was no where to sit down in the entire airport. \n\nThe terminal I was in was pretty old and I didn't partake in any of the food selections so I can't comment on that. I'm actually glad I didn't have to because all of the lines were super long.\n\nUnfortunately, I didn't spend much time looking around since I had such a short layover hence the short review.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Sqxr_y8sYPLrvDK6wqul3w", "review_id": "1zOIjOjjxlfu2aIvCSrweg", "text": "What can you say about an airport you've only ever made connecting flights in?  Phoenix you've always been a blast as I've run through your halls to catch my next plane, hopefully grab a bottle of water from one of the many kiosks. I've always been well directed to the appropriate terminal. Your bathrooms have always been clean. All in all a great experience each time and I hope to run through your halls again soon!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_iUJOb9V4Y6k7GqoSkpVkw", "review_id": "Ut_vfGeq8XP-hVWPmWeDAQ", "text": "Cell Phone Lot is really full?\nThis Airport is quick, safe, friendly, and convent.  It's my home base A/P, I would take it over LAX any day.  No 105 FWY! :) enjoy people.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "BV8c4QZEzvPWA00ZqJp-jQ", "review_id": "bT9qVgK5IPN3BtDT4YSbdA", "text": "Good & getting better! \n\nAt least terminal 4 is, lol. It's modern, clean, quite comfortable. It also has a great variety of restaurants & stores both before & past the security checkpoint. \n\nThe last time I was in terminal 2 was years back, & it was like a 70's flashback :( \n\nThose are the only terminals I've flown out of, so I can't comment on the others. \n\nWhen I pick someone up, I like the personal touch of parking and waiting for them outside their gate :D That runs me $4 for an hour parking in the garage. \n\nWhen I'm flying out and leave my car there, I use the East Economy lot. At $9 a day, it's reasonable and much more convenient than parking off site. The airport buses run through every 15 minutes or so and go to all the terminals. \n\nThe new PHX Sky Train is an automated train that goes between the 44th Street and Washington Valley Metro Light Rail, the East Economy parking area and Terminal 4 in it's first stage. I haven't had a chance to ride it yet, but it looks cool! :)\n\nThe airport website is actually really comprehensive and has tons of info. I'd recommend giving it a looksie! skyharbor.com", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g5auVfSai5YDW5Ng83-7Qw", "review_id": "etWqasa6chTBG3pgm-pXPQ", "text": "A large airport that is really spread out.  The Southwest terminal is really crowded, so more seating would have been better.  The food options are decent, we opted for La Grande Orange which was really good.  There are some shops geared toward children, like a toy shop.  This came in handy for my little ones; even if it's just window shopping, it helps pass the time away during layovers.  There are plenty of moving walkways to help get from one terminal to another quickly, being that this is a large airport to maneuver.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fnIrEZUlnNF6UOPvfieTCQ", "review_id": "TqhihZaYARiOVl3HpXXqpQ", "text": "I have traveled a good amount in my life. Sky Harbor Airport is clean, the security lines are normally not too long, and there are TONS of food and shop options in all 4 terminals.\nThe parking is just about as expensive as all airport parking.. Shuttles are decently priced, and the signage is good.\nFor a large airport...it is great! I enjoy flying in/out of here.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "B7CpvOo0IJ8GVHfFyTDjSQ", "review_id": "asLfRT_ErrGGXF31KoYevw", "text": "I actually like this airport.  Yes, it's kind of spread out, but it's not like Logan or LAX.  You have diverse options for food if you're on a longer layover.  The lounges are located all over and are easy to find.  I find it to be a generally nice place to spend a few hours between flights.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "TWIg1Jx2jGiC8UqaKpNorw", "review_id": "UQkpknm1X9GUC6kKJjueJQ", "text": "I'm just not a fan of this place.\n\nThe airport is too big and too spread out, it's outdated, and no one is very friendly. I've flown into PHX four times in the past year, and I hate it more with every trip. \n\nIt seems like the airport isn't well thought out; they just took advantage of all the space and spread everything out too much. And heaven forbid you have a rental car - enjoy that trip around the sun.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bLjKUuAvdx7wbp6arixUfg", "review_id": "6r7SyBPlNPpKDcTg0rzn5A", "text": "Airport\n\nFrom a purely traveling perspective, it gets the job done - planes take off and land and you can get your luggage and be on your way.\n\nMiddle of the road decent- the baggage area was a Mongolian cluster fuck where there seemed to be 4 carousels and each one had like 10 flights of stuff on them - so it was a sea of humanity there.\n\nExits were easy enough to find thankfully and I didn't look back.\n\nGets the job done - not as bad as LAX and not as good as most of the others.\n\nGood luck!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ZWdsr06AvPgDzahZQ7hd2g", "review_id": "LXMeyVEIPvSfhr3eH_QXEg", "text": "I have been to Sky Harbor many a times over the last few years. Most recently I was here last week for business travel. Overall I have always had smooth sailing at this airport. I flew Delta on this trip and went out of terminal 3 which was okay, not bad, not great. The food options were not as great as others have reported recently so I do think that the food options are in terminal 3. Security went by pretty fast. Airport employees were fairly nice, no was out right rude which was good.\n\nOverall I have had good trips out of Phoenix Sky Harbor. I do recommend being dropped off or taking a shuttle. Parking on this trip was $75. Ouch.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9gMt4cyZtzKcRwRwhE5GMA", "review_id": "gc6awW1DJtDpTI4QQD6Zsg", "text": "This airport is a little outdated but it is very clean. The reason I am giving it only one star is because it is definitely not the most friendly airport in the country, which is how they try to promote it. Today after my wife's plane landed and she was waiting for me in the luggage area, I stopped my car near to the door that she was at. There were no  \"No Stopping\" or \"No Parking\" signs near me. But without warning, a parking attendant quickly approached my car anyway and issued me $50 ticket. saying that it was a no parking zone, and that I should have know because another section had a \"no parking\" sign. I will be fighting the ticket and I think I have a strong case since there was absolutely no signs where I parked. But even if there were, she should have said, \"hey, you can't park here, move along buddy\" or a similar warning. Even in the most unfriendly airports in the country (Newark for instance), an attendant would first ask you to move before issuing you a ticket. Today at Sky Harbor, this was not the case. Sky Harbor, one of the most unfriendly airports in the nation. And clearly a tool of the City of Phoenix's tax revenue generating machine. What a shame!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lP42TWvbaQKmOCDn8NWs1A", "review_id": "atD1Sy71mZNtGxpGXkStcw", "text": "I was here for about 20 min... but at least it wasn't a bad 20 min?", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jmfjq2QR2PmMBl7NOy2z9Q", "review_id": "jg7k3GHHJttZl0WXqkVcMQ", "text": "If you are returning home or new to PHX, good luck figuring out where to park or how to get back to your car.  Just not a very well thought out airport.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9VmTOyq01oIUk5zuxOj1GA", "review_id": "9WTemYCPk6L_h7zJmjvbVg", "text": "The terminals are confusing and the airport seems old", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fksrAfKZYrhCzOjUIoFudw", "review_id": "SCflvbNF1clO3BOUqZjE_w", "text": "an oldie but a goody.  i haven't had to wait in line to check in or thru security so i can't complain.  lots of restaurants, mostly outside security, to pick from.  could use an upgrade.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "T47zJqd34jkS3jgUFhSm9A", "review_id": "zaqssNnksQ_4xzRwA5c-Gg", "text": "The airport was easy to navigate and clean. no gum on the floor. had to rock my jacket as the airport had some kicking AC going on. the people were nice", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R4Ax3btoJ6qLXhqq6J50VQ", "review_id": "0lshbOH6NnMbjBEH_pwiAA", "text": "Big clean international airport, I'm comparing this to LAX.  Really nice staff that will help you with your bag.  There are a lot of stores but I haven't been able to explore becuase I'm usually running to my gate.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y-Qr20V1cNrzVZQEdXyduQ", "review_id": "KP5zT2zXyikEP6WaP9cWdA", "text": "Nothing to complain about.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "kGgAARL2UmvCcTRfiscjug", "review_id": "xYeC9m-ekSJyNIIvA3ksvg", "text": "Time to update my review.  All of my previous comments still apply....WiFi sucks, Car Rental building is far from the airport and takes a very long time to get to.  However, it's improved in 1 important area and gets bumped up 1 Star for it....the food has improved in the gate areas.\n\nSince my last review, they've added local Arizona restaurants like La Grande Orange and Sir Veza's Taco Garage.  Awesome move by the airport.  At least we're doing something right here.\n\nAlso, they've added an art display in the gate area before security.  Over the Summer they had bolo ties on display from all over the State.  Very cool.\n\nLet's keep improving this airport.  Now if they can just move car rental on-site...\n\nReturn Factor - 100%", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mIF6n9Qc4eLIgzeDBfLPGw", "review_id": "34JGMMWUDX5fFhCzCQvZyg", "text": "Kinda cramped for the volume of fliers that come through here, but you really don't have a choice with USAir.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gtp4OaYmwlrhskivnwaZzA", "review_id": "cVYc39l1fvaOxeUTdAffNw", "text": "Leave yourself plenty of time to get where you need to go here. Seriously, the paths between terminals are the longest I've ever encountered. It'd be like if DFW didn't have the little air tran thing. \n\nBesides that, it's a pretty straightforward airport and has never been overly crowded on my visits. I'm not necessarily wowed by the dining options", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "w8pZYayZQY5PmywZQ83KRw", "review_id": "yA3gYPTWWxnnHTcKKQXAyw", "text": "Now THIS is an Airport. \n\nCompared to the STL Airport, this place seems massive. \n\nIt's a straightforward airport, no shenanigans. It's large and is a really nice and updated facility. I wouldn't mind having to spend a couple hours here. Way more comfy than some other airports. \n\nMost airport problems are derived with the airline. No h8 here!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "06wPyq_9TZ4xmnVkz3V0bQ", "review_id": "8SwHd1o_0EgzWrlcCjKEhQ", "text": "Sky Harbor is leaps and bounds above Tucson Intl, well worth the drive. \n\nSky Harbor has so many more flights departing than Tucson and at a lower cost.  Access to and from the airport is very well designed, easy access to valleys freeways. Many different parking options, a few of the nearby hotels let you park overnight (cheaper than the airport).\n \nFree WiFi!\n\nThe only drawback is some of terminals have limited options as far as food goes. US Airways/United terminal looks to be recently updated and has more food options than the others.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qmfTtLQpNwi3uTpljrnK6g", "review_id": "TXQZogNJVU3l4FXpgecbAg", "text": "I have flown to and from here multiple times. This place is thousands of times better than ORD (old home airport). There is free WiFi and plenty of outlets to charge your electronics in the U.S. Airways terminal. The workers are friendly and seem to enjoy what they do. The security line is actually not a pain in the neck.\n\nThe only downside is the car rental center is significantly far from the airport. The bus system to get to it is efficient though.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 13, "useful": 8, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "JySNI9tIhmFFtUorc4zkwg", "review_id": "oJHCPI-RF5UhreoITZQQSA", "text": "I do not like to wait in line.\nI do not like the security grind.\nI do not like the extra fees.\nI do not like the knocking knees,\nwhile floods of people swarm like bees,\naround food reminiscent of Apple Bees.\nI do not like the extreme crowds.\nOr how all the announcements aren't very loud.\nAnd when I want a juice - oh no,\nthe wait to pay is OH so slow.\n\nI do not like this, Can(adian) I am.\nI do not like this traffic jam.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "yY1MgFvfDVDhotp3xWJLlQ", "review_id": "lS1t6NiqwT9k0anDIQVhjQ", "text": "Very easy airport to fly in and out and a relatively close drive from the city. Make sure that your ride drops you off at the right terminal because it is a far walk between each. Fortunately, they have shuttles to take you to and from each. I didn't get a chance to explore the food options here, but it seemed pretty standard. Pretty much everyone from the airline employees to aiport workers were friendly. And surprisingly my experience with the TSA security was a pleasantly fast process with no drama.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c1oBY-svMfQm8NXIl6VRWw", "review_id": "qsguaKMVWvuZSuDFljN8Cg", "text": "This review is specifically for the Security checkpoint for Southwest Airlines - I think it was terminal D. \n\nI am not sure if it was because of the government shut down but for whatever reason, TSA moved reallllly slow. I had gotten to the airport 1.5 hours ahead of my flight. No checked bags. Went straight to security and barely made my flight. \n\nNOT. OK. The line was not even that long when I got to security. Of course, by the time I put my bag on the conveyor belt and I looked back - the line had grown exponentially. \n\nPREPARE FOR SLOW SERVICE. the absolute worst when you're trying to get home. \n\nI would tell you about all the other places (ie. shops, restaurants, wifi) but I didn't get to experience it because of the the SLOW service.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HHrq828iESg1-JiEMivthA", "review_id": "4tU6cMdIwZBWtYPySLmCtw", "text": "I can honestly say that I dislike this airport. Actually,  I haven't left it yet, so that dislike might turn to hate by the time I leave.  Listen,  we get it. People hate smokers.  We know you hate us but we don't really care. Put us outside and make us huddle together like the criminals that you think we are and we'll do it. But what I won't do, is walk a couple of miles inside just to get to the outside, then walk allllllll the way to the end of the building. This is a huge airport, and it's hot here.  I made the as far as I could, and still had a ways to go before I got to the designated smoking area.  By the time I got there, I was sweating and my arms and back ached. But I had my one cigarette, and repeated the process all over again, this time adding the security checkpoint. Now I'm cranky and hungry, but everything is too expensive here. Can't wait to leave! One more thing, I am currently sitting next to a gentleman who was nice enough to let me plug into his laptop as there is one plug in the entire terminal.  Awesome.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nmsbZHBhiqS5DRMzM4wFYQ", "review_id": "dP5esUcu1Jo1UEhureFR4A", "text": "While waiting to pick a friend up from the airport I decided to stop off and try the new Orange Spice iced coffee. Instead, I got an Orange Spice Iced Americano, which was to the disbelief of the lady at the cash register. She was unaware they could do that. They then charged me more than $4 for a drink that shouldn't normally be more than $2.50 because he didn't know how to ring it up or even that the drink existed. The drink was tasty for the two minutes it lasted, but it was all ice. \n\nI will stay away from airport Starbucks from now on unless I'm out of country and just need a taste of home. Otherwise, it's not a true Starbucks experience.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 9, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "xsTlqAQ7TjNFIUl5ihK00g", "review_id": "XqoZglDsNEOXIAAH-ePm7g", "text": "I'm in shock, it's only been just over a year since I've flown out of Sky Harbor I barely recognized the place!\nWhen did they add all the hip eating joints, I only remember the usual Starbucks coffee & a bar or 2, and perhaps a place to get a fast food burger & some sticky buns, was I checking in previously with tunnel vision? An airport is probably one of the last places I'd want to hang out or would plan to eat but good to know they have made some good food upgrades! I made it through the line in record time to get my boarding pass, even getting through security was quick, more shock! Although there was a bit of a delay do to the security risk of me accidentally leaving my unfinished water bottle in my bag. They were quick to secure the area by trashing it and not making me feel like a felon, extra star no step search required! \nShocked again, it's time to board! I'm leaving on a Jet plane, and still smiling!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MNhzs0rk99XT38m0LTzXmg", "review_id": "x_ueltsO_3BPUUCCXOFOJw", "text": "Many, many changes to the dining variety. No complaints.\n\nSome of the water faucets have fill stations for water bottles .... very nice!\n\nI fly Southwest & US airlines and have been through this airport many, many times. Free, easy to use Internet and clean.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 9, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "Bqd9IdYI7CWbI8BkK3u4Bg", "review_id": "ewxWN1TPnL2-eB0wfbZhCA", "text": "Wow. I've been in this airport a lot, but only for connecting flights. I've never gone through security here before. I live in OKC and love our sweet little airport, but departing from Sky Harbor, I now appreciate how well-designed and thoughtfully considered our airport is. \n\nSo, here are just a few things that I think need a serious overhaul:\n\n-They didn't check my ID as I went into the line for TSA. They only looked at my boarding pass. This is weird, because it seems to me this is the one place where you have enough control to make sure you check every single person's ID against the name on the boarding pass. \n\n-The lines for security are whack. You pick from one of three lines, which we will call A, B and C that feed to two people, who we will call right and left. Well, left is not only pulling from A, she's also pulling from D, the pre-approved frequent travelers who use a different line. Then you have right taking from C. No one is taking from B, which unfortunately was the line I was in. Other travelers clearly saw that we had been there for a while. When the third person who arrived after us breezed through without regard, I finally got pushy and spoke up. Why not have one line that feeds into the next available agent? \n\n-The bag scanning line is built around a 90-degree angle, so you have to move your bags several times. There is also not much room to line up so you can't work very far ahead of your exact turn to walk through, so you waste a lot of time standing in line when you could be prepping your bins. It also seems like it would be safer in general if the agents could look down a long line and see what's happening. A lady walked through the scanner before she had pushed her bag up onto the ramp, and I felt really weird. I didn't want to move it, because it's not mine and if there is something bad in there I don't want to be seen touching it. But the alternative is to risk watching someone leave a bag behind. I had to get an agent but that took some work. \n\n-I actually overheard the woman doing the body scan say, \"I'm doing the bare minimum today.\" Somehow that is not comforting to me. \n\n- Finally, when you arrive at the crowded gate area to board your flight, they have rows 1-5 line up at the same time, with groups snaking over into each other's lines. It was at this point that someone came over to check my ID against my boarding pass. There's no way of knowing you really checked everyone at this point. Plus you're weaving your way through five lines of people, weighted down by bags, who have to find their IDs again. It's just weird. \n\nI'll keep OKC's streamlined, thoughtful procedures and nice staff any day.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CEW2upzTvsSR3FRp2N2qlQ", "review_id": "jA_wFqTy6nrOQ6sMSUjP7w", "text": "Clean location but be prepared to do a lot of walking!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uGWoaSdH2gOtl_Gjo9G40g", "review_id": "gXIzjYEPs3b6W2upbutPWw", "text": "It's been years since I've flown into Phoenix and this review is way overdue. It's definitely come a long way with many updates and additions for food options and shopping. \n\nIt's quite a large airport and security can be dicey so leave yourself plenty of time to get in and out.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VsSPcHeQBoY4J1uf9znDOQ", "review_id": "WgOQsq3nby0Od_iTgC6IBw", "text": "I am starting to travel in and out of here quite a bit and unlike most airports it is not entirely unpleasant. It is a large, reasonable attractive, spread out and modern airport. It has easy freeway access and is located fairly centrally in Maricopa County.\n\nThe lines at security are shorter than at most other airports I travel to. Terminal 4 has varied and unique shopping and food options, not to mention free WIFI. \n\n Having the car rental building so far from the terminal is a drag particularly having to use the shuttle buses. They are always overcrowded and I always have to wait.\n\nCompared to the vast majority of North American airports PHX is not bad at all.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "a8PFo6a99qzHQmlX6hJluA", "review_id": "Ya-ZqCkWAONWieYAdYWHUw", "text": "I have flown into Phoenix 3 times, two with connections to Flagstaff via US Airways Express. This airport is easy to navigate around, everything is clearly marked. The lines for security weren't too bad. There aren't a lot of food choices in the A terminal where US Airways flies into. Be sure to get a cool Arizona souvenir on the way out!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 13, "useful": 11, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "0bpqsRkCUBpu2_IjCSwdfA", "review_id": "18J-IA_kjoR4Z4kZKbviCA", "text": "NOTE TO PASSENGERS OF US AIRWAYS: Do not tell your driver that you are at US Airways. Who in the world built a sports venue next to the airport and conveniently named it US Airways Center? Genius, I tell you. Maybe I shouldn't have assumed my Lyft driver knew that I was at the airport, but still.... I'm sure many people have gotten this mixed up plenty of times. Before smart phones were as smart as they are today? Anyway, just keep that in mind when you fly US Airways..\n\nNever have I been in such a panic to find the exit at an airport. I wasn't familiar with the airport or area at all and everything just looked so complex. Different airlines cannot be seen at the same terminal, and airport signs are also not a huge help. Luckily, we found a nice staff member that directed us to the nearest door to fresh air. Well, not so fresh air as people smoke like chimneys out here.\n\nThe airport itself also wasn't an interesting site. It was exactly what you would imagine a generic airport would look like, no artwork, no funny decorations, no nice music. Just an airport like LAX.\nI guess they get a plus for being specific on terminal number, airline, and door number... My next driver knew just exactly where I was.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1Pwd59gWJ7NVzZGcQS9H1g", "review_id": "ip6MFuzzTYCxPbUgw3BMjQ", "text": "I can't think of anything I didn't like at this airport.  It was clean, had wi-fi and better food options than the San Diego airport.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3dtmYqDdbVoW40DNBl_1cg", "review_id": "rgXwvT06v6zgO-BJoWWKDA", "text": "Grandson arriving at Term.2. Yea!  Ages since I've been to term 2 but it's easier to get in and out of than term 4", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-RGzWMxEyPxiD-_FDTUx4Q", "review_id": "pW3YyQIDFBqUa6tphpxl8w", "text": "Rental car shuttle system is not fast...plan on spending an hour from the time you return your car to your arrival at your terminal...that's before you even get into the security lines.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uo5LWFJTOsla9j4a5fMiig", "review_id": "SkcMrXLbWWeIX6tG_Ld1lA", "text": "Overall the look of this airport is old. Dark seats and carpet and old textile but they do have lighted electric signs. Here is the summary:\n\nPro: some eateries are very new and modern e.g. Modern Burger. They have moving walkways. Free Wi-fi that extends to some section (but will drop later).\n\nCon: toilets don't have auto seat covers. There are a few outlets but they ports are very loose, my AC plug-in keeps falling out. Still not enough number of outlets. The carpet looks very old and not a lot of seats in the waiting area at the gates.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kWIyJklrVAxWQ9mi_X5ntg", "review_id": "THHtYZhoqhgIezZOpSI1Bg", "text": "So. Confused.\nDon't head to this airport if you need glasses to read. CAUSE I WAS GETTING LOST. Mind you, I shouldn't be driving without glasses anyways, but that is beside the point. Not only is it difficult to navigate which gate to get to for arrivals, but my guest arriving was extremely lost trying to find where to exit from luggage claim. \nComing from living near the San Diego Airport, the traffic isnt as bad here, but the people suck. \nI know your job is safety and security, but its also a customer service position. So i expect a smile and MAYBE even some Pleases and Thank yous ....\nBUT NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOo dont expect that here. \nI swear the people they hire hate being spoken to. lol terrible employees, someone needs to hire a quality control auditor.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_4umSy_VSD8-a5zy-Ebhlw", "review_id": "tJ3GMQyqyO3gqqzuAAKZIA", "text": "Home!  I have to say that Phoenix Sky Harbor is one of the best airports in the world!  They recently had a major renovation, adding some really great restaurants to the different gates, giving flyers more options on the type of food available, great variety on coffee shops, both corporate and non corporate, great shopping choices.  Also, checking luggage in is easy and even way better when claiming luggage as the service is quick and efficient.  And thebest feature???  Free WIFI and the availability of seats with charging stations for smart phones and laptops!!!  Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport rocks!!!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "sJgiOWLDna3xAIjISHTNhA", "review_id": "URVsRoAe1FTFUVtL2f7K7A", "text": "Ok, I understand there are no 5 star airports in this country mostly due to security concerns. But for ease of access, parking, and food, Sky Harbor is head and shoulders over McCarron and anything in California. It is not uncommon to breeze through TSA and onto your gate in under 15 minutes from the time you park out in the east economy lot. The train from remote parking and covered parking areas areas are safe, easy to navigate, and well lit. \nSky Harbor does it's best to live up to its moniker \"the friendliest airport in the country\".", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0grN-z7ah_vqotN24HClkA", "review_id": "xozoywaMmXFHUN5Ofd8W-g", "text": "It looks like a nice airport. The one issue is the CAB line. Very hard to find. One of the worst i have came across", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "m3Q_xPofOR-VDtAyYosrdA", "review_id": "tbP2_sLqrLFHBYi7FoI0cg", "text": "This airport reminded me of the movie BLOW. It's beyond old school. Old dirty looking carpets and all around boring feel. However, it is functional and it does what its supposed to do.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8gqivPNWQX8VrKfxIuVN0A", "review_id": "NCiq6i5mTUFGsLbMbC6uUw", "text": "This is quite possibly one of the worst fucking airports ever! What sonufabitch decided to make all the terminals separate requiring bus transfer and an additional pass through security? Your ticket won't even tell you which terminal you need to go to. You will have to ask customer service to give you a card with confusing directions  on how to get to the other terminals. \n\nNormally the other terminals are either connected within or there are clear directions to a shuttle bus which takes you directly to the other terminals without requiring a security check. Not this shithole.\n\nI had to leave the airport, take a general airport shuttle to the correct terminal, then go through security again. Maybe I am an idiot, but I took the wrong shuttle bus and ended up at car rental instead of terminal 2. Because of this confusing bullshit, I was almost late for my connecting plane.  The assholes who gave me directions probably should have mentioned something about getting on the right shuttle.\n\nThankfully there were a few really helpful employees to set me straight and the TSA agents didn't get too upset when I didn't remove my north face sweatshirt and forgot to take something out of my pocket. \n\nIf you are flying US Airways DO NOT transfer here. They will send you to transfer at United at Terminal 2. If unavoidable make sure you get on the right shuttle bus and have at least an hour between flights (for young healthy non-disabled people).", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9gMt4cyZtzKcRwRwhE5GMA", "review_id": "QujQPoK6eEapYdWEHyLo6A", "text": "The parking officers are snakes. If you are picking up a family member and you stop for more than 20 seconds, they sneak up on your car and start writing you a ticket without signaling or saying anything. They don't care if your family member is disabled; they will still write you a ticket. BEWARE! If you see a short, heavy, cross-eyed, female parking officer with a screw face and dirty cloths, immediately drive off. If you drive away before she puts the ticket on your car you are good to go. This is definitely not the friendliest airport in the country like they try to say it is. And the pick-up/ drop-off platform is a huge revenue generator for the city of Phoenix, so don't try to fight a ticket. It is a waste of time. The Judge will simply side with the revenue generator (the parking officer). The parking officer will lie in court and say that they signaled to you even though she actually snuck up on you. The matter becomes even more confusing because there are huge areas with no \"No Parking\" signs posted. BEWARE, they will still write you a ticket in any area they feel like, so if you see any parking officer in this airport anywhere near your car, especially the fat , cross-eyed, dirty screw-faced one, drive off. Don't even ask a question, just drive.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "60i9h-gPKH1f0YC_bZXDhg", "review_id": "MtbJriFH_dXFll3eIiMWNQ", "text": "Par-- Expensive parking, some good food options, befuddled terminal layout\n\nPHX is okay as an airport. Once you've been through departing a few times, you learn the terminal layout and parking options.  But on first experience, it's a befuddled mess.  Knowing the parking layout isn't easy. Numbering system is inconsistent. And you see people struggling to tell their ride where to pick them up on a regular basis in baggage claim. At-airport parking is also very expensive at $25/day.  \n\nTo its credit, PHX does have some good eating options.  Better than almost all other airports even.\n\nOther than that, it's a messy design, the place is showing age, and you have to budget extra time in case there is traffic.  Guess that's the price of having a downtown airport.  I'd love to see them build a modern international airport in Buckeye.  They have enough land out there and (with the new loop) it would balance out some of the traffic load so the highway around the airport isn't so congested.\n\nBetter bet is to park in the Spot parking at E 40th and Van Buren.  There is a covered option and they zip you right in.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "glyDnGYDUwMkvTL0qh5q2Q", "review_id": "NRFfRF2dOC_kSV8WTmMIeA", "text": "I love Phoenix, and the airport isn't bad, but...\n\nThere is a lot of walking between terminals.  There are moving sidewalks, but it still seems like a trek.\n\nMy biggest complaint is restaurants.   We wanted to try and get a sit down meal in Terminal B and no dice.  The one food area had two food choices (mexican and pizza) with the smallest dining area I ever saw.  It was a mad battle for table space if you wanted to eat.  Not ideal.\n\nI can see there are some restaurants in the works, so maybe things will get better.\n\nEven seating the terminal area was pretty limited.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4VIZR2z-Q-RgbOFXXLOjnw", "review_id": "Kl4nwnE6vtAR0LUTHH_M2A", "text": "Don't even want to give one star. DO NOT COME TO THIS AIRPORT HUNGRY!!! If you are transferring here, pack your own food. Basically a choice of overpriced \"A\" or overpriced \"B\". Thats it, folks. Shitty food. Priced higher than almost any other airport I have traveled through. Shocking, really.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M32QoptwyX6FmUsA1sGNkw", "review_id": "CaTkzUGT1txdUrWkO-1Wkw", "text": "Nice airport, easy to get around.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dytEzCAoJl4LAMWFQIYPpA", "review_id": "Fqh8qnc6ifMNTp77Nh7VKQ", "text": "This airport is notoriously difficult to get around in, the gates are far apart and walkways are old and miserable. Okay...enough with the bad. \n\nThe good news is!!!!  Now the airport is highlighting some of Phoenix's best food so go early and walk yourself over to Blanco, humble pie or Chelsea's kitchen for a kale salad, some guac, a pistachio pizza or just for an artisan cocktail. Once you do, you may not mind the walk to your gate on the other side of the planet. Lol :-)\n\nOne more thing, don't forget to write down which garage you are in (after you pick up those bags you'll be happy to head toward the right garage E or W) or glad to know which side to be picked up on (N or S).  You're welcome.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OcURmW8cc0AjUO9_fBJrLQ", "review_id": "Z5cqb3S1PtJqAw1Wl4K7Ww", "text": "One of my least favorite airports. The food options are quite limited (although slowly getting better) and the people are just not very friendly. (PDX has spoiled me.) It could just be my sensitive sniffer but there seems to be a faint stench in the air; probably from the old,worn carpet.Very few plugs to charge your devices in the gate areas. It is 2013, you can't spring for a few more outlets to accommodate the patrons? \n\nAlso, the Wi-Fi took forever to connect. Why must I click on what seems like an insane amount of windows in order to get online?! I get you need advertising $ but c'mon!\n\nThe rental car building is a long bus ride away. I do like that all companies are innone place but you have to factor in an extra (at least) 30 min before you can get to your car. \n\nI'm pretty sure that you land in New Mexico and then taxi to Arizona. It seems like forever to get to the gate.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UXvs2HiuEvAeKItQDlWoTQ", "review_id": "7Y5E2Sv3TH6j3pI5wHXnng", "text": "Phoenix is one of my favorite cities, but this airport is not one of my favorites to fly into.  It is a large airport, but not that easy to get around.  You have to walk...a lot.  I usually fly US Airways and this airport is a hub for that airline.  The car rental location is far from the airport, but the shuttles are pretty reliable.  Some of the positives about the airport are that it's very clean, and has free Wi-Fi and offer an array of dining options.  So if your ever stranded (fingers crossed that it doesn't happen), you will be comfortable and won't go hungry as long as you have some cash flow.  \n\nB. Major Grade:  C", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-FgfPEXHgONNx8QxKWLTxA", "review_id": "24llmlUkEfXs_HJPWHIlVQ", "text": "Overall this is a decent airport. Security here is generally pretty easy. \nSome terminals are super beat up and dated. Others, such as the D gates in Southwest's terminals are brand new and sparkling. \nPretty good food choices and a couple of decent bars. \nI always grab a soup and sandwich from Paradise Bakery while waiting to catch my flight.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VexAJmqOClKzm8KbY7xs5g", "review_id": "JREr7fFGw3nSRR0jYYokQw", "text": "The airport is not a bad airport at all. It's actually better than a lot of airports! I love that the roadways leading in and out of the airport is not too confusing. The only terminal that is confusing is #2 because it's not connected to the main building. \n\nBut it's nice inside. It has all of the usual restaurants and magazine stores and coffee shops. The coolest place is La Grande Orange. I was surprised that there was one in there in terminal 4. Good restaurant for food!\n\nThe place is pretty clean too. It's very well kept. They started upgrading the entire place. Now there's LCD boards giving you information on the roadways, recharge stations inside and a sky train that takes you to the light rail station. For free. To ride the light rail is not free. But you can be dropped off at the airport light rail station and take the sky train directly to the main check-in building. \n\nThe airport only keeps getting better. :)", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L9-X4KASFfdhOeVeYSDgvA", "review_id": "tc3xdrCI0DFvDCUplOsidw", "text": "I've been through a lot of airports and this one has some of the cleanest and most modern facilities, friendliest employees, shortest lines and nicest restaurants.\n\nClean, easy to navigate, lots of parking options, frequent shuttles from off site parking, and food from some of the city's best restaurants. Since I travel so often, I'm thrilled that this is my airport.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RaIYdHFvAv0RXS3MY1CmHw", "review_id": "lJF9rkuHVIlGRNnRtATXxA", "text": "All restaurants/bars close before 10pm?  This airport is bad. I must have walked over a mile to find everything closed.  No food, no beer, no anything after 9:45pm.  Even if things were open, there are very few choices for decent food. If you are travelling later in the day and plan to eat, drink, or just relax and watch sports, I would pay more for a layover in pretty much any city other than Phoenix.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aIAjAU-6NH583EkQ6E9KRw", "review_id": "G--FGZsPHt4_MCZ-fDKyHw", "text": "I give Sky Harbor a 4 start rating for two reasons - increased convenience for getting to the airport and the increasingly local foodie centric nature of the food purveyors outside and inside the main terminals.\n\nIn 2013 the sky train became operational and now one can literally go to a light rail station, catch it to 44th and Thomas (airport stop) and then go up the escalator to the sky train. Along the way you can check your bag  so you don't even have to go downstairs, just directly to security and the gate, or with that extra time you can check out the increasing number of food sources that are provided by well known local food establishments. \n\nYou can expect two things - the sky train will be expanded to cover not only terminals 3 and 4 but eventually, if I understand correctly, all terminals, and the food at the airport will be increasingly reflective of some of the best local eating establishments that Phoenix and its surrounding cities, have to offer. Hey, you may want to hop on the train and go say,  eat breakfast at Chelsea's kitchen on the weekend, just for the heck of it - easy when you use the light rail and the sky train!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Sv5kY5jq0Qulj5fydJY-3g", "review_id": "iDOO7GRh3OPKKGWOdCWgjA", "text": "Home of some of my biggest airport nightmares of all time. Airline check-in is a nightmare (unless you're flying Southwest, they seem to have their stuff together), Security is a nightmare. Home to a disproportionate number of entitled jerky airline passengers. Ugh. I just hate this place. \n\nJust do yourself a favor, and get there early. You might not need the time every time, but one of these times you will.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7G-n3IpqUDiBKD6t5unHkg", "review_id": "QRWmeoGbrSg941_YfsHlhw", "text": "I may be partial to this airport since it's my own, but I find it easy to navigate.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ib2XdNOSInjW0b_MB5s-VQ", "review_id": "rCkotgl_EfeplPHQ9qqPyQ", "text": "Paradise bakery is good for soups n salad, most terminals are run down :(  lots of parking. Gates are kind of far apart. So so experience. Employees very friendly and helpful.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tieBlL2rDsjL2VZIBt_l7w", "review_id": "SYXKKK9XWRdNuwcVI82HbA", "text": "Flying to the east coast on a Friday- I had zero line to wait in to check in and to get through TSa security. I have never been to an airport this fast. The few staff I interacted with were all friendly and they had good food choices in the gates to choose from.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5yQMUyoZYCVDQiftf0Uw1w", "review_id": "5ZIzFGwPKna8O3ZoWFzWbQ", "text": "Out of all of the airports that I visit, I enjoy the fact that this one is consistently quick. Today I made it from the curb to the gate in 32 minutes. I think the airport itself is well designed and ran very well.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zMyxfKShJOT4JO2D4qvPPw", "review_id": "fzBEkufiSNpHv-X-T4To8Q", "text": "I like travelling from this airport due to the ease of access from everywhere... \n\ni usually take the Light Rail, this way i don't have to worry about paying a shuttle...", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XQEi55R-1ixSIydCect5xA", "review_id": "fMEC0L9pdQw5dJDLvYGOlQ", "text": "very large, very confusing, long walk in terminal 4 from gate D to C........long walk and no options.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FeUUWYc9FQAmlyZ4T3oMQw", "review_id": "EJkq3cQXPTqQANkwEXpF_Q", "text": "Meh, it's functional I guess.  I'm usually only here for layovers and seem to have the same experience every time.  Walking long, endless hallways in search of more than one food option and never finding a place to sit down near the food options or near the gates.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "PWXJpyVyAKtVehw4suOimg", "review_id": "vxXLCX6jyNVQ3P-yOkBNKA", "text": "If you've never been to the Phoenix Sky Harbor airport, don't be alarmed - you aren't missing anything. Really. \n\nOn our most recent trip to Phoenix, we thought we'd see a lot of updates from our last visit but it still seems really outdated with very few restaurants to chose from. A lot of airports these days are getting facelifts and bringing in more trendy places to eat but not so much here.  At least not in the Southwest Terminal.  \n\nI will say, I love the moving walkways though.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ZuJhpJJSAL5E9v3T9POK4A", "review_id": "v4-sjdSC_h8XHsx0-VyDYw", "text": "I'm not really a fan of this Air Port for one reason only. The TSA Agents. Seriously they were super rude to me! Before I tell you my story I'm going to review the rest of the air port.\n\nThe airport is super clean and well maintained. I feel like they update it alot because it doesn't look old like alot of the other air ports do. They also have many different places to eat in the air port that are not ridiculously expensive like every other air port. I've never had a problem flying in or out and all of my flights have been on time. My favorite thing about this airport is that you CANNOT get lost. The airport kind of just flows so you get where your supposed to be. One more cool thing about Sky Harbor is the ceiling when you go down into baggage claim. It's the coolest mosaic of colored glass. Its the one thing I remember about my childhood!!\n\nNow you would think that with my review this air port would get a higher rating. Well because I like the air port so much I won't give it one star. I'll give it two. This is why.\n\nI'm one of those people who has a really bad food allergy. So I have to travel everywhere with my epipen. Being the paranoid traveler I am, I called TSA and asked them what their policy was regarding an epipen. They told me that I could get it hand inspected and everything would be fine. So before I went on my trip I got a note from my doctor and had my prescription on it just in case I got hassled. \n\nSo when I left Hawaii everything was cool. They hand inspected it and I was through security within five minutes. It was super easy and not a big deal. When I went through Sky Harbor I had it out and separate from my bags and I calmed explained the situation to the TSA agent. He then proceeded to tell me that they could not hand inspected it and it had to go through the X-ray.  I then told them that it couldn't be X-rayed and it needed to be hand inspected. He then called 3 other TSA agents to surround me. While this was happening I kept being told it could not and WOULD not be hand inspected. And if I didn't let my EPIPEN get X-Rayed I would get strip searched and my bags would be hand searched for weapons and I would miss my plane. \n\nI finally got tired of being bullied and harassed and let them X-ray my epipen. This whole situation took thirty minutes and by the time I was done dealing with the TSA agents I was scared and shaking. If I fly out of Arizona I will not be excited to fly out of here.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "joEN2Mx6n2FNzsIrR0CpjQ", "review_id": "UiGvCVnaFZ6cS3uowdac_A", "text": "As a proud Phoenician born and raised, there is some sort of civic pride when I mention my airport. It is a very busy airport, indeed...but it is efficient, nonetheless. Also, before reading, keep in mind that TSA, across the board, is always a crapshoot of crapiness. I leave them out of my reviews, because we all know how \"lovely\" they are.\n\n~The Good~\nSky Harbor is one of the busiest airports in the world, and they are very efficient. I have never waited on the tarmac to take off, in my 27 years of flying out of the place. As air trends have evolved, so has Sky Harbor. We as a society locally have trended to hip and fun food joints, so what did Sky Harbor do? They brough in local popular  merchants like LGO and gave them their own stores in terminals. SCORE! I hate feeling like I am trapped in a cookie cutter food joint, so being able to attend an airport, and STILL eat local, that is full of win. Another nice thing is that Sky Harbor has volunteers that roam the terminals to guide aimless travelers. I have never used them, but they are always gracious and kind, and seem ready to help. \n\nBeing a big airport, you would think its a mess getting through the TSA. But since weather isn't a big issue, we can always count on arriving at a set time prior to flight to get ready for pre-boarding. I am a planner, so knowing I do not have to plan random variables is a big plus. The airport is right in the middle of all the action, and is 15 minutes away from most cities in Phoenix Metro. How much else can I say? They really did it right when they built this airport...and they continue to provide great service.\n\n~The Bad~\nI have no real complaints...The parking rates are goofy, but that's the same way it is at most airports...If you are parking and leaving your car for an extended period of time, there are vendors who can provide much cheaper options, so problemo solved! I think my only beef is with some of the expansions they have done, which seem  to not really have helped much. The people-mover they built seems to try to make us more of a tech-savvy or next-generation airport, but we aren't an inner-city kind of town, so the mover was, in my mind, a big waste of money. Oh well. Nice airport, just wish they would put money in the right spots.\n\n~The Down Low~\nGreat airport. No complaints. 5 stars for customer service, flight success rate, updated restaurant/amenity selections, location, and general ease of travel. Do not hesitate flying in to this airport, Phoenix is an awesome city with an awesome-sauce airport. Woot!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1diI7PX0AxbbtiUB7nPbuQ", "review_id": "AzYHtfzvGB7zHzALetGaYA", "text": "Terminal 4 has really upped their game in the restaurant department.  A dozen of the valley's trendier places now have locations in the terminal.  And some of them are even on the other side of security!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_iUJOb9V4Y6k7GqoSkpVkw", "review_id": "Iw3KElvQ6fV7svuQqzCE_g", "text": "Always clean, easy, simple, and organized!!!\nCell phone lot has a billboard that keeps you in the know & there is a restroom if you need it.  The Christmas rush is very doable here at Sky Harbor.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ju8Em5CM_Qj1ueGbaecreQ", "review_id": "Sa5DeNy9WhFbKvyOO-ecmA", "text": "Hmm, I guess coming from LAX I expected a little more than what I got here. Sadly I have a 3 hour layover here and I still don't know what gate my next flight will be at?!?!  I knew what gate my LAX flight would be at the day before I got to the airport. Now I'm at PHX just wondering around looking for a wall charger, which is really hard to come by, unless your willing to pay for some coffee, which I am. Haha. So in my search for what gate to wait at I've found that a bunch of gates here don't actually have automatic electrical boards, rather they are still manual, like you put up the destination and time letter by letter.  Haha so sad for the works, they looked pretty stressed. What this airport does have is a nice view for the mountains and hill, if you find the time to take a breath, look outside at the panoramic view, might make your wait just that much shorter.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1q9CltxOY_aYwms2Jc4vxQ", "review_id": "es8DDigUR2Mm84lLr5hi0Q", "text": "I was very impressed with my most recent experiences at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.  They have made some great changes over the years and my opinion of this airport has improved quite a bit.... especially in relation to many other airports.\n\nThe security checkpoint is the most efficient I have experienced in a long time.  The way they have it set up keeps the lines moving, which avoids massive backups and long waits I have seen at other airports.  It was the first time I haven't had to remove my shoes while going through security since 2005.\n\nThey also have free internet access, which is very helpful when I'm in the mood to write Yelp reviews while waiting for my flight.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "17LPTsu4RgqTZ3SxsGzzxw", "review_id": "kmhRC_lxVrB5zbbG81X7jQ", "text": "Flew out of Terminal 2 this morning and didn't have a great experience.\n\nCheck in agents at United desks were overworked. Precheck wasn't open yet so I had to stand with the commoners. TSA agent had a chip on his shoulder. And there was nothing inside the terminal.\n\nI hear they're tearing this terminal down soon. Good.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XxA5k_iyzf9HdvPMp_J27w", "review_id": "M9wLVFUw9LdCXN8yQO_USg", "text": "I've been flying into and out of this airport since I was a kid. Now that I am old I can say that things have definitely grown and changed for the good.  There are some fun shops and restaurants and it is nice that there are some larger known chain restaurants located in areas where visitors came meet you for a bite before catching their next plane. The security line always seem to be long. \nDriving around to pick up a returning part is not always the easiest. The signs are not as easy to navigate as it would seem.  There are too many places that are trying to merge 3 lames from different directions into 1 lane. I can't tell you how many times I've gotten lost here, at least every time is a new fun experience. :)", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "N3bri-C_pZ-rvY6FSYeZCw", "review_id": "Nnd4sht-LRTMlcI8tx0GHw", "text": "I LOVE this airport for a variety of reasons:\n\n1. Since I fly Southwest and they are based here, I LOVE, LOVE that they are the first terminal when coming into the airport. \n\n2. They also have ample parking...even during the holidays, when everybody and their Momma is at Sky Harbor, we can ALL find a place to put the car! Yeah!\n\n3. Getting through security is generally fast. (Note this comment is about speed...still have problems with the friendliness of the TSA staff. Most of the TSA staff around America, though, is the same...meh...However, in Kona, HI, you will find the most helpful TSA around: friendly, kind and helpful.)\n\n4. The selection/variety of eateries in the terminals has exploded. I saw also that they are now building a nice upscale restaurant as well.\n\n5. Bathrooms are always clean. Have yet to find a messy stall.\n\n6. Someone brillant allowed art galleries and gallery-like gift shops to exist. AMEN. So tired of airport crap shops. \n\nAnd I really DISLIKE this airport for a few reasons:\n\n1. Although the gastronomic selection is huge, why does the price tag of the meal have to be huge (and the size of the meal, small)? My son had an unexpected flight delay of 2+hours so I got him a grilled cheese sandwich at Paradise Bakery.....it was pitifully small. I was woefully unhappy to learn that we paid $10 for a sandwich, cookie and a drink. The sandwich was the size of two business cards.\n\n2. To be such a busy hub, I think we need more folks with the motorized carts\n\n3. We are in the digital age...can we have more places to plug in and charge up? This issue becomes really obvious when flights are delayed...\n\n4. What needs to be done to have faster wi-fi? I mean really, what needs to be done? This also painfully obvious when the airport is packed and there are 1000's of us logged on trying to connect with folks through our devices.\n\nThis place has come a long way...and yet still has some ways to go. But I can absolutely see HUGE improvements.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7FCQyCvu6My5WkKsLInVKw", "review_id": "t9sLKzEW7v8T8vgxQqQxkA", "text": "I love this airport. \n\nMy family is in California and I fly a lot for business so I spend a lot of time here. I love the volunteer ambassadors in purple, I love the free wifi, I love all the art throughout the terminal and the art gallery in terminal 4. I haven't tried out the new restaurants yet but I love that they brought in some local favorites instead of chain restaurants. Barrio Cafe and Le Grande Orange are the most recent but I believe Humble Pie will also have a location in the airport soon. The security line is generally  busy but moves fast. I am very happy that PHX is a TSA Pre location, that will speed up the security lines even more.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MayZpjenKOSfN6BM597OjQ", "review_id": "gTa5vY9T6mrOC4xvymmf-A", "text": "Connecting thru PHX on the way to ANC. PHX is pretty efficient at moving you thru. I Like the upgraded water fountains that allow the easy fill of water bottles. Not too thrilled with the removal of a lot of the Starbucks and replacing with \"local\" coffee bars. Some of them aren't that good. pHX could use most electronic device charging stations. For a big airport, it's pretty decent.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t0fB0tcLWxY2ISJCVa1NiA", "review_id": "tmhqAoy7Kfsh5GvOQxE-ew", "text": "Terrible airline operations, incompetent TSA.  You're better off flying in to ABQ and driving.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "21YHe4qyAgi7ZE9kNys3iQ", "review_id": "9ezZ0UlKDmTGVrCJ-1J7Bg", "text": "Jenni at the Southwest airlines helping my daughter and I check was fast(which I like) and very helpful. The guy checking us in at gate 11 not friendly and not very helpful.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UdE2mZkqgCMsjhWwDWghLQ", "review_id": "_uuCp1Pn9Tzq998pHTuksg", "text": "Dude, you're so freaking humid. \n\nI know that my review won't change anything about this place, but pump some A/C into your vents! I swear the both times I came here, in two separate seasons, the level of humidity is too damn high! And I don't understand why the amenities and restaurants are available before going through security. \n\n\n\nIf anything, +1 for free wifi that's actually pretty fast.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wtL2f5NDnTRn8x8yCU_K8Q", "review_id": "JUBtSjo-qMgiWnhsR51kPA", "text": "Third time a charm?\n\nNope. \n\nAdd 35 minutes to return car to a facility that is located in the next county. \n\nHalf the restaurants are closed, its noon. \n\nWaiting areas can maybe seat half the people waiting to depart. \n\nImpossibly hot, winter or summer. \n\nSky Harbor continues to disappoint and remains a bottom tier airport. Avoid if you can.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B1kqoYiFGzSAWl1oMafbPw", "review_id": "Wxl9ptuwalFsRXcTCrpnrQ", "text": "The signage at the airport was poor if you do a cross terminal.  In addition, I met the rudest TSA agent I have ever dealt with when asking about which terminal American Airlines was in.  It was like I was bothering him.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rY7Fy6I6qabVUuwL3Kozgw", "review_id": "Fsr6E3Fw3gRw_hXUEurOow", "text": "Time through TSA = no wait. Friendly people. Lots of interesting looking places to eat plus a local brewery spot. Clean too! It's funny, I usually like PDX the best, but didn't have a great experience the last time I was there, whereas PHX was super easy. The temperature is a bit stuffy, but hey it's Arizona. Getting in and out of the airport can be a little tricky, but nice airport overall.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B1kqoYiFGzSAWl1oMafbPw", "review_id": "Evs_dANwkOvSmT2TjkfKtw", "text": "The signage at the airport was poor if you do a cross terminal.  In addition, I met the rudest TSA agent I have ever dealt with when asking about which terminal American Airlines was in.  It was like I was bothering him.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "LbgQK5B_5IkN77FgRJHhrg", "review_id": "Uzqs9ntmebkfShXkICO_vA", "text": "This airport reminds me of the Denver airport. Clean, friendly, easy to navigate; check-in, security and baggage claim were quick, as was getting a taxi. You can also Uber it.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "feoYMFEhnMUZjruHm2r3Ag", "review_id": "RGFQQBMI0yzi7pMCS_PZyg", "text": "Worst terminal to terminal transportation in the world.....completely unsafe overloaded buses...a mgmt team that doesnt care about unsafe uncomfortable sardined packed passengers in buses....long wait times between overcrowded buses......\n\nAdd some buses PHX.....your sky train thing doesnt go to each terminal.\n\nPS....and if you have a flight from terminal 2 or 3 and have to go to the east economy lot.....you have to get off the bus....trudge into terminal 4....go up a level,....amd walk a million miles to the sky train....just so they can show the feds of the high ridership......how inconvienent for travelers.....nice phx.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "5pqj24r1tWW28-tZorYScg", "review_id": "3TXXmocHph9yPmV7a8USrw", "text": "Being delayed is never pleasant but a well appointed airport could help.  Things like dining options, free wifi, charging outlets and seating areas.  All things that this airport lacks.\n\nThe boarding areas are small and run into each other.  If everything is running smoothly, it's a tight fit but one small hiccup and BAAMM!  It's survival of the fittest.  Try balancing on your \"22 inch suitcase while hovering over a prized outlet while you feel the heat of staring eyes who want your tiny spot.  Geesh.  \n\nMust pack spare battery.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "thdVzCfKx-DV0zYWqId3pw", "review_id": "1S6Xdn-CqM8skqz5J1Tajw", "text": "It really does come down to which terminal you are flying through.\n\nTerminal 4 has been wonderfully updated.  The bar and restaurant selection continues to improve.  The big chains have been moved out and more locally known restaurants have moved in.  However, the big downside is that you need to be flying out of the A or B side of the terminal in order to get a better selection.  The sky train is also a convenient new addition over the buses when getting from the light rail or the east economy lot to terminal 4.  But it still doesn't go to the other terminals or the west economy lot.\n\nThe other terminals, especially the small and nearly useless terminal 2, still have a ways to go.  Like the city it serves, Sky Harbor continues to improve but is still a massive work in progress.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E6CSLLGZnVK62sPyQ9VJSg", "review_id": "cx3aL_BL1b_8aRam0IL9OQ", "text": "I will only comment as a connecting passenger, so I am not sure what the check in and security areas are like. We arrived from Charlotte into Terminal 4 in the A gates. This part of the terminal was great---excellent food options like Pei Wei and it looked recently redone. Our next flight was down by the B gates to Long Beach, and this part of the terminal looked a bit more beat. Some was under construction for new restaurants, so that looked good. Other parts had standard, old food stands--not impressive. A was definitely better than B.\n\nGetting from gate to gate was pretty easy--plenty of moving walkways and the whole connecting ordeal took 10 minutes. Everything else was fine--nothing to complain about. Not a bad spot for a connection.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oo0Mu3UJAItp2w3S_5Fp1w", "review_id": "BQrgIwIIdhyTKvtBiql5zw", "text": "The skycap service at the east economy lot is a joke.  They won't take your bags if you get there 89 min before your flight or of you arrive at 6:00 pm on Sunday night (1 hour 45 min ) before your flight.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gJEdPm1B_gec_aHBuguJkQ", "review_id": "Pjwi3qSllj8mqax70S7VVg", "text": "it's an airport with free wi-fi for christ's sake!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Vjb2xXeReJPVmUkjG9cHzA", "review_id": "Fo_gSZZjt4xEMb8JVPjGZg", "text": "I wasn't here very long, but I was able to find some good food & drink easily!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7OP-I_VSr6L7FlzsqWjdIw", "review_id": "ZHpfq5A8GxqN_jqW-L1VdQ", "text": "Clean airport and easy to get around in.   I enjoy the free internet and food choices.   I try to connect through Phoenix if I have a choice.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hjAX8ZP1QhkXrAsTdwgm6Q", "review_id": "ZGHIlIPYcbN-gdKUC0zQew", "text": "Not a bad airport to transfer in.  Nothing to really complain about, my experiences here have been ok.  =)", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YdR-kHN82P9hUQ6cd_cPQQ", "review_id": "J6glMeio0HOGDlzUd5Hwuw", "text": "Clean, quick airport to navigate. Lots of places to eat, grab a quick bite before a flight. \n\nClean restrooms and seating was comfortable at the gates.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "K_nrZRDnIM1LH1HPVX1_6Q", "review_id": "Qqx36iQn-XlSTh8g4v7jww", "text": "Phoenix is the most efficient large size airport I've been to. Security moves pretty quickly. It can be overwhelming with all the different terminals. I fly southwest mainly so I just remember that southwest is Terminal 4. There are plenty of restaurants (good ones) to choose from. My favorite coffee stop is the Peets Coffee right after security at D gates, simply because the drinks are delicious and there are plenty of lounge chairs and charging ports. There are a lack of charging ports in the D gates which is a downside for me. Also the other thing to remember is if you are renting a car, the shuttle ride to the rental car center is about 10 minutes so be prepared early so you have a little bit more extra time. With water bottle refilling stations and good eats, I don't mind layovers at Sky Harbor at all!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qMdBs_DcNHgCEPSwEU5Adw", "review_id": "__itUyogKCGYEwy4rkWpYg", "text": "I like traveling, but don't necessarily like dealing with airports. But this one isn't too bad. I had a good 5 week stint with Sky Harbor Int as I was flying back every weekend from Texas to Phoenix for work. Food offerings were okay, security was as it should be, didn't really have any issues. *Kanye shrug*", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m3mJRsNXeQy1YDCmFBMoiA", "review_id": "wzhVxn8Si5IMhQ1PuM7-4w", "text": "UGH. Try to avoid this place if you can. The employees here are extremely RUDE! I had a reusable water bottle in my backpack and it had a half of inch of water(obviously less than 3 oz) and they made me get out of line told me they were going to throw my $20+ filtered water bottle away, they finally gave it back to me and made me go threw security all over again. WHAT?!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I-ttn8-xGH_wNDsYAKt9ZQ", "review_id": "nmP52PCo6eJfQVWCeooEYA", "text": "It's huge with lots of options for drinks and food.  It's updated and clean, too.\n\nMoving sidewalks and wide hallways make it easy to rush from gate to gate if you need to.  If you aren't in a rush, there are lots of spaces to buy a book or a coffee for your wait.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BjpLEBkrFVNWjsznW51ciA", "review_id": "41h62rdZtxxzdn8bPlNVkA", "text": "Nice staff and pretty views. I wish they had more to offer food wise in the c terminal.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YN8ITsz8wptAFusZ00LQHA", "review_id": "Z8i7chMUYAN0Fo7m7KpkUQ", "text": "Phucking Phoenix does it again. TSA is off on break, line about 75 people deep and 1 guy checking ID's. I'd rather take my chances with the terrorist than put up this level of coverage.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9UNGbiE9k0fvMpCMJp0Gww", "review_id": "PeyF-RVk8eCOQHsDhkA03A", "text": "I feel like I gotta give Sky harbor a good review to offset the negatives.  It has definitely changed over the past year to include some of the best restaurants in Phoenix.  Most of my experience is in terminal 4.  Being able to choose from LGO, Chelseas Kitchen, Four Peaks, Blanco, Modern Burger, Barrio Cafe and Flos is awesome.  These choices really showcase the great local restaurants Phoenix has to offer.  \n\nI can see how some people are confused by the pickup and drop off procedures.  This is the only reason I am giving it four stars.  If you want to avoid that mess during the busy times I would highly recommend doing pickups and drop offs at the sky train.  There is literally zero traffic there and getting in and out is painless.  \n\nFree wifi is awesome and necessary.  Thanks for providing it.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MNd2kbG7OYxElc6xe1xexQ", "review_id": "MaWk94a1JvS9O2tyqXmYoQ", "text": "We have THE best food choices of any airport", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Kb3chRaMAhHiyDJYuzhBCA", "review_id": "6CvntywQw411WPCeIDSHqA", "text": "Gate C has to be the worst gate I have ever tried to pass through....horrible slow service and the TSA agents do not care if your handicapped or having a heart attack......they just ignore you....this gate takes the \" Hurry Up and Wait \" to another level.....still trying to get through the x-ray part 1 hour later.....not kidding.....I feel sorry for the First Class people who paid more money to get through the line faster....when they too have to wait....there must be about 20-30 people waiting to check into 1 st class....something seriously needs to be looked at in this airport!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qvNLuPnNRXrt85SAJSiUFg", "review_id": "SI00G2kWGltqzQfQUT5fYA", "text": "I've had a few connections through here lately as I've had a few US Airways flights.  This airport ranks near the bottom for me, mainly due to the lack of outlets.  They've got a few of those standalone charging stations around, but every time I've gone through here, I see people playing the charger shuffle - walk around the concrete columns to see if there's an outlet, look along the walls, see someone else charging and grab a seat near them so you can take the outlet when they leave.\n\nThe seating and the like feel to be very dated - this is the kind of airport design I'd have expected to see in the 90s, not today.  \n\nWhile some gripe about the design of Terminal 4, I'm okay with it.  I've never had trouble making connections, but it does feel like I see more people running through this airport than others.\n\nOne benefit of the large distance between gates in Terminal 4 is that if you do have time to kill, there's plenty of opportunity to walk - everyone seems to stick to the people movers, so the aisle in the middle is super long - they've even branded this as the Sky Harbor Fitness Trail, and it's a little over a mile from end to end.\n\nIn any case, it's not like I have too much choice about what airport I end up going through, as I tend to go for the cheapest flight the four or so times I fly a year.  I just really wish they'd upgrade the gates so the seating was more modern, and put in outlets at the seats like every other airport seems to have done . . .", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iT0xzVMMhcZCGqFIQrIO0A", "review_id": "4wqyixo59rkg2z3l8a1EMQ", "text": "I had a 1 hour layover here on my way from LA to Philly. Of course, I was concerned about the time because at most airports, an hour is really cutting it close to get from one terminal to the other. Luckily for me, the airport is laid out pretty well with plenty of signage, and I was able to get there in plenty of time.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yG-zUhicaKm-53uoAq4Z3A", "review_id": "ORoMfe0RyhVK7qo13iC_mA", "text": "Best airport by far with the best airport food you'll ever find -- all the local Valley favorites, including nearly all FOX restaurants make an appearance here.  Did you know that Matt's Big Breakfast is opening a spot here?  How amazing is that?  If you don't know what Matt's is, Yelp it.\n\nI find Sky Harbor to be very clean, friendly staff, great shopping to kill time, and of course, as I mentioned, ridiculously good food to make it unbeatable.  Consider yourself lucky if you have a layover in PHX as you can get 5 star food as you wait.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PDXMMfT7Rm0RWp2PnYHlYA", "review_id": "qZ5UbIhNIxQlK-QhD0h44w", "text": "Awful place to have a layover. This airport is always overcrowded, hence, there is little seating and you'll likely find yourself squished between two strangers until your flight. To avoid the crowd, I recommend grabbing a book and finding a restaurant with bar seating to enjoy some quiet and a few drinks before boarding.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VwVAEyXGfGfVDVAFS9paCA", "review_id": "fAQHFZ8WuQWBuFgvyd5CpA", "text": "I travel quite often and this airport was not very impressive. The southwest gates were quite crowded and the TSA security lines were not well organized. Very inefficient with lots of bottlenecking that could easily be avoided.  \n\nTip I received from a local: When taking a taxi from the airport to the surrounding area---do not get ripped off!! There is a $15 minimum and you should map out your route to make sure the driver is not going the long way.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9MmNbgikabuqWOalj73KwA", "review_id": "MLRRyfd1EAF9iTLjALIcCA", "text": "Huge airport with many food and drink locations.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ePMylAubXOOURYSVifpb5w", "review_id": "vKmnyV5ImDAjNgst90nbrA", "text": "It's OK.  A smallish airport that is pretty easy to navigate, get your bags and get out.  Relatively well air conditioned which is nice considering the conditions you're likely to face once you step OUTSIDE.  \n\nFairly standard dining and shopping options --  about what you'd expect from a smaller metro airport.  Ample seating it appears.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jIlL6Z8LZvaXPJJjTlP_Eg", "review_id": "m7vJHFDPnuP4JDMq36oWcQ", "text": "Agree that food options are yummy. However, there is horrible crowding at the gate. Unacceptable.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s14EQSQUnSMjzZ2AuLjyzw", "review_id": "AinWvaCqodEr-kcOEROJqw", "text": "I never have any issues at this airport.  Lines usually are short, TSA is generally quick.  This airport does a good job considering it's size, my only complaint is the amount of time it takes to get your bags.  Sometimes my flight is shorter than bag delivery.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tvjWJi07jANJK3mOoNneJA", "review_id": "72M_Bg5jeZaq0PTUhVPW0w", "text": "Skyharbor airport terminal 2 has no restaurants or adult beverages.  Diagreement on rent caused restaurants to leave.  Make shift beer and wine are for sale as of 5 today at a bunch of tables.  Just awful care of travelers by an airport or city that obviously does not care about visitors.  Avoid this airport or terminal if possible.  We will.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "-YVgvwt1Jp4XZ7QFmd-XQw", "review_id": "Q5ufhiJNeCcmoMQllZDF4A", "text": "I was dropped off at Phoenix Sky Harbor for a layover and thought it was very clean and easy to navigate. There is a good selection of restaurants, so you can choose your vice and pay an arm and a leg for the food you like best! Ha! \n\nOverall, it has the basic amenities you want. Free WIFI, good restaurant selection, friendly staff and no delayed flight for me!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w4AVUqW60XEhB7d279k1xw", "review_id": "3xQCUjmYlvdT3APGBz5MLA", "text": "Super super busy airport, it's chaos all around! From walking through the terminals to trying to find seating in a restaurant or gate! It's just chaotic!! They  have a moderate selection of restaurants. Mostly quick grab and goes in terminal A", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LVEd2c9ZQRBKa12cJBykxw", "review_id": "-DFeyBP0jrdQGUk52g1PIA", "text": "This airport is in serious need of an update. Info kiosks/facility maps are hard to find (I assume they have them but I couldn't find one). Also, there are 2 wings per terminal which is quite confusing. One of the B terminal wings doesn't have a restaurant with a bar.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TWgcEth_1v33aEavwM_jHA", "review_id": "Pfo66C-CRU93P-kbotUGOA", "text": "Reading a couple bad reviews while waiting at sky harbor and had to write a review. I don't think I ever had a bad experience here. It's always clean and the airport staff is always friendly.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0FtlTCPyKB4rjuM7mK02Kw", "review_id": "lrslgrw6Bb_STTtAlUkbsg", "text": "Hands down, one of the nicest Airports in the United States.\n\nVery friendly workers, excellent parking facilities, new, well organized, and friendly.\n\nNo wonder its called \"America's Friendliest Airport.\"\n\nPhoenix Sky Harbor has great dining options, pre-flight parking, shuttle service, a great location in the middle of the metro area, an air tram, and does not have bad lines and rude TSA agents.\n\nGo Sky harbor!~", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "gnSy_kgvL5Fk33UOWeWpXg", "review_id": "B8iyWJfzaWxCD5ZeCnG0XQ", "text": "It's an airport, it's gets me places, and it has cool shops and restaurants. My heart is still with SFO but this airport gets the job done when you wanna get away for a little bit! :-)", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ClagUMW-MTsEG18cXde4Eg", "review_id": "2okVABVwyV5E2xfwCfMqFA", "text": "We had a 2-3 hour layover on our way from Salt Lake to San Diego. This airport gets HOT inside! I had carry-on luggage so I changed into shorts! Cute gift shops", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FtjXST5pETRkE-zhORs0YA", "review_id": "tLyt7j340Pu710gfuzVtGQ", "text": "Us airways has horrible customer support. Airport is older and needs to be modernized. Their are power cords but you have to know how to find them. All that being said 3 stars for free and fast wifi.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MuncJ_BzgD8OZQ42EWIEcQ", "review_id": "35VV6R_ovd39ML10BIa3Dg", "text": "To rate this airport you first have to understand the layout - there are separate terminals so depending on where you go you will have VASTLY differing experiences at each location.  That being said I mainly fly out of Terminal 2, and it is pretty awful.  My rating is based on this.  I fly in and out of Pheonix about 3-5 times a year and it is pretty consistently bad.  Terminal 2 is run down, and offers very little in the way of variety, the only redeeming quality is Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf and Wendy's were added as eateries a while back which was great to get some decent variety.  The security line is always at a snails pace and last the several times I have been through it, the smell is horrendous, a mix between bad breath and bad cheese...why?!  Why does it smell like that?!  Hopefully some updates to this sad little gate will be made soon, since terminal 3 and terminal 4 are vast improvements and step-ups from the aptly named #2.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9-H3rn1aNKWg0H2DSbe06A", "review_id": "phCnzkyiK2BailxxAjyUiQ", "text": "Lovely airport, when you're not on a) a weekend flight and b) can allow for 3 hours to prepare, especially for Southwest flights on a & b. I've gone to and from here for ~8 years and we've never had issues until the last 1-2 years. \nI will admit, the shopping/culture/food scene has improved, but seems that service/prep has decreased. Southwest has consistently decreased the number of available terminals for flight check-in during their peak hours. Case in point, Sunday AM -- we waited 45minutes just to get to a check-in terminal, to be forced to run to security & wait an add'l 30 minutes. Used to be we could be at the airport and sitting in a seat at the gate in the same timeframe. Come on, Sky Harbor!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OIsiWVC3p8gDZ8rP-bdFVw", "review_id": "XtRvy9TfNhkaSOFmiOxVyQ", "text": "Phoenix Sky Harbor was a decent enough airport, not the best I've been to, and certainly not the worst.\n\nWe flew by way of Spirit Air from ORD -- PHX on Saturday February 22nd.  We were delayed leaving Chicago, so late arriving at Sky Harbor.  At 1:30am, it was a lot busier than I thought it was going to be, yet none of the shops were open.  Just a lot of people around.  Maybe Phoenix has a lot of red-eye flights?\n\nOur return flight on Wednesday, February 26th (the red-eye, leaving PHX at 1:39am) was on-time, and we even pushed back from the gate early.  Again, the shops weren't open, but there were a ton of people around.\n\nThe staff I did encounter was friendly, security was easy to get through, and the terminal was clean.  That's really all you can ask for.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0mtLpYvrODTElUKLCd8Qxg", "review_id": "ThUkrYwul5Lc8al3izTo5A", "text": "I grew up in Phoenix in the 90s before it became the LA-Wannabe Hellscape it is today and this airport, which I have flown out of my entire life, is a reflection of what my old hometown has morphed into, which makes me sad and angry at the same time.\n\nWhoever thinks growth is a sign of progress just needs to go through the travel flight process here.\n\nThe gate staff here are the most disorganized I have ever seen, the layout is absolutely not conducive to this airport's size, the constant gate changing makes me think whoever controls that sort of thing here is either a brain dead monkey punching random buttons w/numbers or someone who should get assistance w/their job.\n \nThe security lines here are a joke and when the travel weather apocalypse that hit here a couple of days ago came through, none of the staff or services here seemed prepared. The heat in the TSA line was intolerable...and nobody seemed to care that we, the herded sheep masses, were slowly heat-stroking out.\n\nAnd don't even get me started on the debacle that is the shuttle pick up point in Terminal 4.   \n\nThe only thing this place has going for it anymore is the free wifi and elderly volunteers in purple jackets.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6khNhFYFO3KSnRAM_9YdQw", "review_id": "ZZ7AIRLxuPHf0M10iM4_nA", "text": "The good: helpful airport personnel, good restaurants (esp. Terminal 4), several options for parking, easy access to terminal 4 via sky train\nThe bad: VERY confusing layout to drive through. I've lived here since 2006 and still use gps plus lots of cursing to navigate into and out of the airport.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0P1DNGruTVc_bKRaoT11fA", "review_id": "tQcaR-t3zUMRWYH-xTVeXA", "text": "Terminal 2 is absolutely the worst terminal ever. It took over an hour to get through security. They were making people that were TSA approved still remove their shoes. And there are no places to eat pre security. DONT FLY OUT OF THIS TERMINAL.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1YO_fdeR-n6ux2ikrga26Q", "review_id": "qq899LwW6WjzJz-0Brnrvg", "text": "The car rental pickup & return process sucks! Adds at least an hour each.. Ugh! Hard esp with kids in tow! Wonder if Tuscan's airport is easier?", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "chBwUUum9UHC9C2AVBOZfw", "review_id": "SCao7lZ4dfNptGHcl3al6A", "text": "I like fliying out of terminal 2, so easy to get trough security and the long term parking lot is so close and easy to get in and out.\nI love Alaska Airlines", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l6Q91D9oKOHyv5ajU_uvkQ", "review_id": "x9PpTDyJnCf-sUUsNhoyjw", "text": "Have been to this airport about 5 times now.  Arriving to the airport and being picked up was a big ordeal. There were tons of people and cabs (much like LAX), but harder to inform your pick up of where to pick up unless you have been here before.  People in this airport were friendly.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DWNMFWsuIPBn4gV57amYvQ", "review_id": "r1Eyqi2A8jwuLAfD2gSfDQ", "text": "It would be nice if in Terminal 4 on the C gates they had more of a food selection for those of us at the mercy of Southwest Airlines.  There is just one small bar, maybe 6 bar seats and that is it.  Overpriced boring sandwiches and that is about it.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cc1sL0g3_KfzGT0_ldMlmQ", "review_id": "T4UuFKtYR3e62v8Lal3A8A", "text": "Been flying in and out of this airport for the past 6 yrs.  The only positive thing about this place is that it's right off the freeway.  With that said, they have the ABSOLUTE worst check-in process at the security gate.  There's no getting around it.  You'll be in line for a solid 45 min to an hour so plan accordingly.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "He132gL-DaoiI75ababAWw", "review_id": "zbVTD9B_qVUBSABGRBj1_A", "text": "I was pleasantly surprised by how efficient and friendly this airport was!  Granted, we showed up at the United terminal a bit early, but we didn't have to wait on any sort of line to check our bags, and the attendant was very helpful.  Security was quick and painless - again, no line, and none of the typical TSA douchery.  The airport is clean and has a good selection of places to eat...nothing fancy as far as I saw, but I'm more concerned about getting on my flight than having a 5-star dining experience.  Overall, a stress-free experience that eases the pain of the multiple hours of travel I have ahead.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VUIb-VE0CrH6sa0R3ZyA3A", "review_id": "W8yIuxrut1KGvKWcG4iBKA", "text": "This is only my third time coming here to this airport it's pretty clean and wasn't too busy when we got here, not like LAX in Los Angeles. The only thing that I didn't like was winding down exit the parking garage, like they have in Seatac airport in Seattle other than that it is ok we will be here for a good while I will keep my eyes open for more.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1t8QYOZSWBcKSabzVBdHeA", "review_id": "P2qkhO5roP605h1FPtvelg", "text": "I wish I could give half stars but alas I can't. Unfortunately I must round down to 3 stars when it comes to Phoenix airport simply because of the limited food options and size. \n\nPhoenix is easy to navigate and go from terminal to terminal. Small enough that you don't have to wait too long in security. However,  the size of their gates leaves a lot to be desired. Tiny! When you have 300 people waiting for a flight and the gate barely has enough seats for 50 there will be issues. \n\nHeaven forbid a flight is cancelled. Talk about crowded. I could barely breathe. My flight was delayed (thanks O Hare airport for cancelling some flights-per usual) and I went on the short hunt for food. \n\nLet's see...you have fast food and....fast food. Yuck. After roaming around for about 15 minutes I walked to another terminal and found a semi healthy offering. Some sandwiches and salads. However, it took another 20 minutes for a panini. Sigh. \n\nBonus points for free wifi. \n\nGive me more food options for those times when I'm delayed and more space to stretch out at the gate and I'll give this an upgrade.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Rg2_A94yLmytPhFvMa7kGA", "review_id": "ujbgVs5F8zioRy5_EDd-EA", "text": "Never been outside of this airport, only been through here on occasions to connect to another flight. The airport itself is more on the modern side. Plenty of restaurants to choose from, clean bathrooms, and efficient walkways.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SlExu-bSlQYltsodoB7ZOA", "review_id": "guk-TWtzh5DcDMHZSNZoxw", "text": "Nice, big international airport.  Close to Phoenix, off sight rental cars and great restaurants and amenities. Tram service because the airport is so large and spread out.  TSA lines were abnormally long and short staffed to say the least....15-20 minutes to go thru security is too long!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "svP9WkoIMN3Wta7W9ZhawA", "review_id": "8POYF51eJp9XYcesR93vgQ", "text": "I love this airport!  It's so simple to drop-off and pick-up and there's always plenty of cell phone parking!  It's a major hub and I can easily get a non-stop to just about anywhere in the world!  Plus, it's only 15 min from my house!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "3nbqYfQfn1hC4gDWAV6_mg", "review_id": "xh3iXNpZFcprHYXJJKHpVQ", "text": "Sky Harbor is an a-ok place. I mean it is big, the car rentals are miles away and luggage took a long time and it was just downright busy, but it's a major airport, so it is to be expected.   \n\nThe good: \n- Lots of food options, especially before security.  \n- Security was smooth and didn't have huge lines\n- It is a big airport so you get all the big (and small) airlines\n- Free wi-fi \n\nThe meh: \n- The car rentals are miles from the airport and require a shuttle - so that adds a lot of time getting your car and returning it. \n- It was a bit of a maze the drive around, but then again I am a tourist, maybe it is just that I don't drive it all the time.\n- Luggage seemed really slow, but then again, doesn't it everywhere! \n\nIt was fine, but I might opt for one of the smaller regional airports to skip the car rental annoyance and traffic.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_1PmRIeiFmevDYJtHz4bkw", "review_id": "KmxhFfzX8z85ZooDkgLGtw", "text": "Phoenix Airport is getting better day by day.  I primarily use Terminal 4.  Security check points are great if staffed properly.  Terminal 4 food has done a 360 since last year, all new eateries on every concourse! So pick your poison.  I love the new Blanco's Taqueria on the low A concourse, new windows with lots of natural light coming in. The gate areas could use come updating, more power ports are needed.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ty6IrEvfXhxvcWcIZiLAUw", "review_id": "Ds4z7GKyXiUWXSc3ATKOVA", "text": "Arrive early for terminal D - TSA lacks leadership so it's a cluster fuck!\n\n*************************************************************************************************************************\n\nAbove was my check in tip.  Below is what Lacey H. sent me.  She is a TSA agent in the airport.  When you read all the reviews on the airport, seems my opinion of the TSA organization is an opinion shared by many.  Having Lacey H. say what she did makes it even more apparent at the lack of professionalism in the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.  \n\nThis is not a slam against the TSA in total, as they do a terrific job in many many airports.  This is specifically a leadership issue in Phoenix. \n\nThanks Lacey for supporting my review!  \n\n***********************************************************************************************************************\n\n\nYou're Cool 3/10/2014\n Photo of Lacey H.\n3 friends\n21 reviews\nLacey H.\nGilbert, AZ\nSend Message\nFor your tip at: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport\n\nI think it's really amazing and very insightful of you to notice that it is tsa that is to blame for security lines and not the disorganized idiot passengers who arrive late to the airport and expect everyone to cater to their lack of adequate planning and preparation. Amazing!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-XkW4sYeXhvfoUXvTUL-gg", "review_id": "-om-mGSnAi3Lg4qq8PV6jw", "text": "Love flying in and out of this airport.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "L-n4yvae_PDlCCfY56sakg", "review_id": "0VNGLoQe98DBzvvNTSRgNQ", "text": "This is a fair airport; it's old, the security moves at medium speed, the food is not very good.  As large airports go, it's just older and grosser than most.  Its poorly lit and feels \"sweaty.\"  I would give it 1 star for the airport and 1 star for the free wifi.  It needs an update, which I think is coming, as they are collecting survey data right now to that end.  Please complete the survey an tell them to make it like MSP's new terminal!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L5cvv2zsyP6AOZ1GjCP_dw", "review_id": "2CAu1RyDGQTDg02P9ERgoA", "text": "Nary a stumble upon arrival.  All avenues are clearly marked.  I'd agree with the nickname of America's friendliest airport.  Everyone from security to the rental shuttle driver gets a big thumbs up.  So, arrival was smooth.  Hope departure runs the same.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ap4taRzgmqmEvAe_x-tQYg", "review_id": "-ph3t4gv4mvIaGv5ehA3yg", "text": "Couple huge knocks for this airport. The car rental was literally a 15 minute bus ride (far enough way you need to add at least 30-45 minutes to your return trip to make sure you can get there in time). Other huge knock is that most of the food was outside security, which is a peeve of mine. My preference is to get thru security, get thru the headache, and then go eat and drink on the other side. \n\nEverything else here was fine. There were some comfy couches near the gate that had builtin plugs for your gear, and free wifi.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6IGD9F6neR8V4rw4CsONpA", "review_id": "pBTVfllL5F6g8ewCCvYqxw", "text": "A fabulous airport. Eat at Chelsea's kitchen if you have a minute or get take out if you don't. TSA was pleasant, jovial and quick - how often can you say that?", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lRCgAQwFem1WueNkidzWvA", "review_id": "-y3eMXO5YIpnUiA-2SmQ_Q", "text": "I love the purple Blazer wearing oldsters who volunteer in the airport.  They are so helpful and sweet.  The signage is pretty good as well,  so with these two amenities is nearly impossible to get lost.  The shops are excellent and the people are generally quite nice.  It dulls the sting of having to be in Phoenix which is blazing hot,  and the antithesis of the red head weather that I need to keep my hair from bleaching to blonde and my face from shriveling up like an old boot.\nAnother plus are the weird comedian bus drivers.  I laughed my head of at their corny old man jokes all the way to and from the rental car place.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z2XNrTMQfWZ7dF3UhQl2pQ", "review_id": "cmGicag4vPN4TXhmQnpgMg", "text": "I'll never be back. Arizona is bad enough enough on its own right, but this place and it's f'd up car rental system takes the cake.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MFpjXziW0bB79zo_ZoyVSQ", "review_id": "PacUxsms8wr2iLs8vNzseg", "text": "Clean, easy to navigate, and uncrowded.  However, you should plan on LOTS of walking when switching terminals!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "jdeNI5TTTuM6mj3HTgstRA", "review_id": "CHD1HblHA4smHZe-l_OFSQ", "text": "It took me a bit of traveling before I really started to appreciate this airport. Here are the finer aspects that set Sky Harbor apart from most travel hubs.\n\n+Local dining. You get a real feel for the area's cuisine. Not just with the authentic Mexican or delicious Tex Mex options, but with local pizza, and stuff like La Grande Orange. I can't tell you how many times I've seen a sea of Sbarro's/McDonald's/Starbucks and other chains as my only options. \n\n+It's near the center of the city. Most airports are at least a half hour drive outside of any significant neighborhood. That means when your destination is Phoenix, it's very easy to get around. There are even very affordable shuttle services to take you to Flagstaff/Tucson. \n\n+No matter where your gate is, you will have adequate seating, places to charge your phone, and places to shop. \n\nOf course, not everything is peachy keen. \n\n-I have had longer waits for security and baggage claim here than any other airport I've been to. \n\n-WiFi blows, but to be fair it blows at a lot of airports. \n\nOverall, the worst part about being here is the need to have some patience for getting through luggage and security. Other than that, it's a nice place!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5fPTQulecWNd_j787MFEKA", "review_id": "uSA84rINVqgT_YRXmnPQJA", "text": "I Love love love this airport! They have really made some great renovations to make this a decent layover stop. So many great new local joints here. Blanco. Olive and Ivy. Modern Burger. Dilly's Deli. Chelsea's Kitchen. Tammie & Co. Now all they need is to add a Potbelly's.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0Yrlfu8-YtHn2k3wr2_wGw", "review_id": "xTSlzpvxtSa3BZK4tTGR1w", "text": "I travel a lot and this is definitely one of my favorite domestic airports.\n\nThey have done an excellent job by replacing the standard, generic restaurants with my local favorite restaurants.  Tamie Coe baked goods!!!  Four Peaks!!!  Matt's Big Breakfast!!!\n\nPros:  Free wifi, four separate security checkpoints in Terminal (each with a TSA pre-check lane!), very easy to get in and out, excellent food options, the lightrail finally connects from the 44th St parking garage through long term parking to here.\n\nCons:  They are still connecting the the light rail to Terminals 3 & 2.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N678QSZU-yu8XLDhHwtHsg", "review_id": "u1ljwrkbgyb56V18wLq8pw", "text": "It can be clogged up like any other airport but they do have great places to eat if your willing to try new places rather than the fast food stuff also have the time.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SykDLadsr6NwjBZoEtc8_Q", "review_id": "QSutRyOS_N_4uGuiZvbbOw", "text": "C gates at terminal 4 have limited food options though there are new restaurants are being built", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "R6vVcKZwtLv80LDdcVumNQ", "review_id": "TzsUOsexeSwVvaI-M75KFA", "text": "I've lived in Phoenix for the last 10 years, thus I have flown in & out of Sky Harbor multiple times or picked up friends and family. Sky Harbor is a major hub and is always busy! I think this is a much older airport than most carpeting and fixtures are outdated. However, I'm sure with the completing of the new tram shuttle line the airport will be given a make over at least this is my hope. \n\nThe high points are You can reach most departure gates going through baggage claim of the arrivals side. there are 2 cell phone lots on either wing of the airport for waiting. Lastly if you're in a hurry you can maneuver through traffic by routing through the airport reaching the 51,202, 10, & 143 depending on which direction your headed to or coming from.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FVwRpZw0lVY5S0oSUFANlA", "review_id": "Ga9OdAqwSf_TK0-d_lhF8g", "text": "The absolute last time I will fly sky harbor. I just threw out over $100 of products that I have never once, ever, in I don't know how many years of flying, in how many airports had trouble with! I'm livid. This place is the biggest traffic jam (altering my words here) I have ever seen! I had employees telling me I needed to go to an entirely different airline and I had a straight flight - not true! Then after they convinced me I needed to check my bag in order to keep my products that I had to go all the way back and check it in. I said I have been here for 45 mins at this point, there is no way I would make it back they said if I didn't have 45 min to my flight I would have to throw all this stuff out. Then they sent me aimlessly down a hallway where I needed to lug my stuff up two flights of stairs to the most crowded crappy, dirty disorganized boarding mess I've ever seen. NOW they are saying they may need to check my bag as they have run out of room for carry ons, which they are able to do from here. The intercom system is so hard to hear then they are talking over each other so you have no clue what they are saying.  \nI have now paid MORE for a longer flight in an uncomfortable airport with an over booked flight!!!\nAND I can't imagine there is anyway we will take off in the next ELEVEN minutes since they have yet to begin boarding the plane...no one...not started...at all...ELEVEN MINUTES!\nWorst flight experience I've ever had - United and Sky Harbor are no longer part of my travel plans!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6pKc_sAHFlIakMoNtZbApQ", "review_id": "qR6TDC2zQSvn5MLJprzojQ", "text": "Airport is okay.  General service has been par.  Wish they had charging stations scattered throughout gate seating instead of just isolate charging stations.\n\nFood and store selections are above average.\n\nReviewed based on Southwest terminal D.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ENML3n5OainkxiODBJF-QQ", "review_id": "TEXatlJS6-uMTms49rUlLg", "text": "If I could give my experience at this airport a zero I would. US Airways customer service is terrible!!! After my original flight (flying United) couldn't check me in for my final layover (with US Airways), they could me I couldn't get on the flight because it was boarding. I still had about 30 mins or so for it to take off. Without offering to see if I could fly with another airline or see any other options (beside booking me for the next morning flight). The rep was rude and a little snotty. These people need to take a class on customer service!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2t8z2r3KYbBpZUH_uq9yFw", "review_id": "6cla3mAIEkolWOegt9s5Ag", "text": "This is my home airport and honestly I think it is one of the best airports there are. If I had to spend hours in an airport it would be at the top of my list...it literally has the best places to eat/sit/drink/get a coffee. The best phoenix restaurants like Matts Big Breakfast, Chelsea's Kitchen, Sauce etc...best places to eat of most airports. I actually come early just to eat lol. And people are friendly, things 95% of the time\nmove extremely fast. Outside of long weekends/holidays I am usually from the curb to my gate within half an hour (don't try that JIC but it's true) and it's in the middle of the city so extremely easy to get to and navigate once inside. Happy travels!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GIewDov5kit8M7nwaTB4_Q", "review_id": "ZkOdKdG8wLcOFzlOwWIIpQ", "text": "The new restaurants in Terminal 4 and updates of the US Airways Clubs have this place looking a lot nicer! Much better than the Philadelphia hub. The sky train is an easy way to park and get to the airport. It truly is America's Friendliest Airport!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "l5eF4e5dBrB9pXtAJn3hBQ", "review_id": "Sr3YYhcuNe1cYWpo66xYyw", "text": "Probably the worst airport in terms of signage in the US. The arrivals screen doesn't state the baggage claim area. Once you exit the airport there are no signs to find a taxi. Who designed this airport??", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hn_DclKLzdxABRGGAuqKgg", "review_id": "0vw5MPlEy3wa12AZz5f5Mw", "text": "Nice airport. Clean, not too big, staff are nice enough. Security doesn't take an insane amount of time, which is nice.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8_QI2Yw9jZRI4-CMezOreQ", "review_id": "9BNAydyRlkJV3alZwDp15w", "text": "Pretty standard medium airport. We fly in and out infrequently and never hate the place, but never find ourselves wishing we flew through more often.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9RXRoC5SCD19xtsQ9hvblA", "review_id": "-WsfpQEv3mQSOPQ3qtV08Q", "text": "I've flown in and out of here on southwest and now delta..\nI've got to say that the delta terminal is amazing. Everything was perfect from TSA to even charging stations. Keep it up Sky Harbor staff was friendly! Can't wait to fly in and out of here again!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bG4zwGwh3eHjKB9Zuycpqg", "review_id": "XLE66x2mMX9PtdwoF45-UA", "text": "great airport, the Delta Terminal sucks!!! Hey Delta, how about becoming serious about your SkyHarbor customers?", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YVywfFdtpCRvLSf7OuDnGw", "review_id": "xpWcl7O0kJL9-nrhFFRw4A", "text": "I hated our terminal.  We were flying out of Southwest and were Gate C I believe.  There was only 1 bathroom within the whole area, and not many food options.  But I have flown out of Phoenix plenty of times and it has been better in other terminals.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "EeApPa6aJHsGr-_qEcXLJA", "review_id": "fRaVH_YgQqUUKxVIecaNNA", "text": "Super Busy Airport. Every gate is packed. Food lines are off the hook. SFO is huge and I have never seen so many long lines. Need some expansion.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UoN2wegvy0MmDARwnfrUIw", "review_id": "leHR7nWVclmC3FG0ZV0Xmg", "text": "When I came here at the end of march the lines were very long and the airport seemed disorganized. Staff was nice but the airport was very backed up compared to other airports", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iBO2m9xXivsIbvFnZHsNvg", "review_id": "aRiR07Lmqgl2NmNeas3rAQ", "text": "As far as airports go, this one is really easy to get in and out of. Either way: Picking people up, or taking off for fun and adventure, this place is pretty convenient. No complaints here! Nothing even remotely close to the nightmares such as LAX or San Francisco Intl. This place is a piece of cake. Not sure if other airports have these cell phone lots, but this is a new con convenient deal. You park in a special lot with a giant sign that reports when all flights are either in the air or have arrived. You hang out and wait for your friends and family to arrive, THEN you start cruising the pickup area looking for your passengers.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1b_lehpuX8t28mODQ5YFcw", "review_id": "ppOsvOVaRapESKHSl4mrlw", "text": "Rental car facility is far from airport, dining is on the wrong side of security! It is BEFORE you go through security and nobody wants to grab a bite before you go through security because you never know how long it will take ..........you just know it will be long. One TSA person on a Sunday afternoon checking IDs, really? So stupid but they don't have to care so that's what you get. Definitely not passenger friendly.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hqT5ogx2HtEoo0O86Vm_hA", "review_id": "bgURDxMCURc0Qls9phH7KA", "text": "This airport makes no sense and has gotten to big for its britches.  The gates layout sucks and you can't tell who is coming or going.  It is hot and there are very limited charging stations.  The TSA folks all had their Cheerios peed in and were very rude.  The rental car area while nice is a 20min bus ride.  All in all not a fan for this sometimes necessary evil airport.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xrnAYMBODPFoYc7FFAbVQw", "review_id": "fhVUsugCnv6X2Bwn21BZeQ", "text": "I enjoy the eateries and the shopping. TSA can be very aggregating, but not that much more than other airports. \n\nThe SkyTrain is a big upgrade to the airport and lessens the necessary traffic near the terminals. It can be boarded at the Light Rail/ outer cell phone lot and from the East Long Term Parking. \n\nTerminal 4 has nice restaurants and shops giving it the feel of a mall more than an airport.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JXYv51XZJDeBwO0YopXR8w", "review_id": "jxCGvcdb2nlo4X4KrIXBpQ", "text": "This airport is a bitch to get around walking or driving. Everything is marked and the layout is horrible.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "95pMy0M4Ta7ubjEcQP6f8w", "review_id": "Io9CA7ubS4cAyQjP-MOtFA", "text": "Holy 7 hells it is HOT in here! Pretty sure they have no air conditioning,  everyone around me is complaining how grossly hot it is in here.... I mean I know we're in a hot hot hot climate but all we can see are a few fans around to circulate the warm air...and when you have tp hike it all the way to the end of the concourse,  you get sweaty and no longer look nice when you're supposed to look decent for traveling and first class.  \n\nDown the A gates concourse,  there is a \"US Airways Club\" near gate A20, that if you have a membership for, I'm sure it's luxurious. I think you can purchase day passes as well, not sure\nThe bathrooms down this way are even more hot and stagnant,  definitely not a good mixture in a restroom... I wish the stalls were taller, and longer in the ladies room, more like Chicago O'Hare... or the newly renovated beautifully luxurious bathrooms at Minneapolis-St.Paul airport... the gaps in the stall are so creepily large that it doesn't make a lady feel very private.\nAlso down by the A gates there is are a few choices for food, none of which I stopped to try..I think there was a pub, a fast food Asian, and one with hamburgers.. also a cute coffee place, and then you will also find a souvenirs shop with lits of little trinkets and treasures for you to buy ladt minute before you head home after your Arizonian Vacay.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sI5NJJTNSEKVuu41VoVZ5A", "review_id": "pMgkUHtfgxOFqWIa5_2CPw", "text": "Good airport.  Delta terminal 3 doesn't currently use the full body scanner which is nice considering I always opt out!  I wish I'd had more time to look around but the time it takes to get to the rental car area doesn't leave you much wiggle room.  The shuttles seem to be constantly running which is a plus.  I miss Phoenix already!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KgEVg0aKm0y8w_-wHFIbSA", "review_id": "LhzwEkOD4t6wbBwnBB8nig", "text": "No matter how any times they tell me that this is the friendliest airport over the PA system, it still doesn't make it true..\n\nThe good thing is that the security lines are short the majority of the time.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dK0gFLPmcCg7lGQ61ohZMA", "review_id": "jqQovt1Fin5LMWvT8BMRcA", "text": "Heads up, the rental car terminal is 100 miles away from the airport. Not really, but it sure seems like it.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bcjsPIrWKCbcQZosgA39jA", "review_id": "wGYRBZ2MGm3o285nMzmo6Q", "text": "Just keep driving, you'll eventually find your way out of Terminal 3! Smh. \n\nI picked up a family member who needed wheelchair service. And we needed an attendant with a baggage cart. Both gentlemen were very friendly, and accomodating. Thanks Phoenix Sky  Harbor, and Delta!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "n8Q6iLIs1pKMiksGLJRdaA", "review_id": "Pf7Rr-SEEsCiT2skFPV7LA", "text": "This place just brings the rage out in me. It NEVER fails..whenever I have a layover here, my flight gets pushed back three times for an average delay of 3-4 hours...so you don't get out of there till almost 1am!! For a DOMESTIC flight! Thanks, US Airways! \n\nThe food court is pretty gross, still. The staff at the Starbucks over by B15A is pretty rude and then the departure screens don't update when your gate has been changed. I usually end up extremely stressed out by the time I'm outta this hell hole. Sadly, PHX is ALWAYS the place I have to connect through to get home because US Airways seems to love torturing their guests with this location. And...for an airport in an extremely hot place, how do you not have your HVAC system working properly?!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "znnduWykGOh3HyhYg6_b9w", "review_id": "AN6DqnvIVqjJ2cfNORd-_w", "text": "For an airport that bills itself as \"friendliest\", it is significantly short on customer friendly signage/directories regarding food offerings across the terminals.  This lack of directory availability within each terminal leaves the customer uninformed, standing in long lines for the few choices immediately visible and creates an overall less than delightful experience.   I hope my travels don't bring me through this airport anytime soon, I know I will book accordingly to avoid it.  Customer service goes well beyond trying a staff to say \"Welcome to Phoenix\" and \"Have a good day\".", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jSc5uzSDlZHgRyB0C-L-EQ", "review_id": "RlcJVOv-bX-4Q_5JQtDumg", "text": "My layover here was pretty good! There's lots of charge stations which is cool and outlets everywhere.. A lot were in the wall so people would have to stand/sit by them but at least they have outlets available, haha.\n\nBathrooms are clean. I was only here for about 2 1/2 hours so I was charging my phone and on it most of the time. The food places look cute but didn't personally eat any of them. It looks nice outside. That was basically my whole experience.\n\nAlso it's 90 degrees outside. I came from rainy SFO with shorts and a hoodie but it's nice and air conditioned in the airport, whew?", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sPgw1FBz_jgEIzKz_GIkpA", "review_id": "_xMnos1IcxBrE3N9kgTiKA", "text": "If you fly from the C or D terminal, bring food or be prepared to spent plenty if very mediocre good. \nAnd bring a book because you WILL be delayed by the gross incompetence in Phoenix. From here, none if my flights have ever left on time.\nAt least the place is clean......", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Yqi18bFNOEo0JZFuUFVLTA", "review_id": "NolIKFU0x8iq4YRBGS7oCQ", "text": "America's friendliest airport and my home town. They do it right here and are very efficient. You'll love the restaurants. Try Cartel Coffee for the best latte in town. I also think the new Humble Pie looks amazing.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LO05Jq8dsqZ2flCoaFfueg", "review_id": "XunKWiawrmvt0s9yZbzj_g", "text": "I plan to officially file a complaint but have to share.  Bought duty free in Cabo to bring home as a gift, tequila, wrapped and sealed.  I get through international check, customs, first transfer airline and then in Phoenix they take the bottle.  I as why and they say it is a hazmat threat.  Are you kidding me, someone just wanted to go drinking that night.  I said how can it make it through customs into the US from Mexico without a problem and suddenly it could be a weapon of mass destruction.  No one could believe it.  I asked Supervisor Fisher what he was going to do with the bottle and he said put it in the OFFICIAL HAZMAT CONTAINMENT UNIT.  That ended up being a 2 foot by 2 foot safe.  Do they not know how stupid they look when they pull stunts like this,  REALLY", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KJDymAcoPiW_vuqthGxfpQ", "review_id": "6x_1oqdU0ghzDJdIYLbXQQ", "text": "As far as airports go, this one is clean, easy to navigate and has up-to-date facilities with plenty of things to do if you arrive early and need to kill time. There are decent shops, restaurants, and places where you can sit comfortably. A few charging stations can be found throughout.\n\nDepending on which side of the airport you are on will determine what you are able to find as far as shops and such. Each terminal has a different variety of things to offer, so it's hard to say that you can enjoy Starbucks while you wait, if you are in a terminal that doesn't offer that option.  \n\nSecurity is relatively easy to get through if you listen ahead and see what all the rules are and prep before it's your turn to head through. We went through on one visit and didn't have to remove our shoes, and on another visit we did, so just be sure to listen up for what they are looking for when you go.\n\nOverall: A\nFriendly, clean, places to kill time and a variety of options. Decent airport!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dmzr3qGjuK0LXZAp6IYVcQ", "review_id": "x35O-e4EiLwm0hCSe6oGtQ", "text": "Not nearly as bad as Ohare Airport but not as good as Mesa Gateway.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yTkbGJaj8zTr2v7Uz2oSig", "review_id": "gZezohizFy04ZJgbbng7dw", "text": "One security line open. ONE. Line is wrapped around the tape 3 times. Unacceptable and completely ridiculous. \nI guess they don't want anyone to leave, which makes sense given it's beautiful here.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 17, "useful": 18, "cool": 19}, "user_id": "ZkuPKOz3tN9iTUZrGzj3nQ", "review_id": "NHAYf4y4BqSCSe5dBt1hhg", "text": "Beautiful & Hella Crowded!  But Wait!  Now With FREE WiFi!\n\nSITREP\n\nI did NOT want to be here.  I kept wondering, \"Where is Mr. Rogers?  This is NOT my neighborhood!!!\"\n\nTHE SETUP\n\nI was on a Spokane to Sacramento trip...BY WAY OF FUC'n PHOENIX!  \"Way to add 5 hours to a 2 hour flight, SouthWest!\"  But it's kinda hard to blame the lovely Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport that turn of events.\n\n[And in the end, it was even hard to get angry at SouthWest since they DID have the courtesy to take us right smack over the top of the Grand Canyon - a sight I'd never seen before - so THAT in itself was an ironic treat.  \"Hey Mom!  Yeah, I know I was going to Sacramento, BUT guess what?  I saw the Grand Canyon too!\"  Now THAT doesn't happen every day.]\n\nAIRPORT METRICS\n\nSky Harbor is such a beautiful, large airport, with lots of different terminals, lots of different automatic walkways, and - get this - LOTS of Laptop Bar & Stool set-ups.  During my 2 1/2 hour layover, where I also switched planes, I got to charge my laptop, my camera, my iPhone, and my external battery charger:  I was set!\n\nWIFI\n\nFree!  That's all I need to say!  I was able to connect quickly and upload all of those pictures I had just taken of the grand canyon to Flickr, Yelp and Facebook.  I also did some blogging to boot.\n\nIN SUM\n\nI have no idea what the traffic was like to get to the airport... since I landed there.\n\nI have no idea what the parking situation was like at the airport... since I landed there.\n\nI have no idea what the TSA Checkpoint situation is like at this airport since....yeah, you guessed it, I LANDED there.\n\nBut you know what?  As a guest of the airport who galavorted from one terminal to another terminal as a transfer to catch my next flight, it was not a bad deal.\n\nTHE LOWDOWN\n\nThe Sky Harbor Airport makes for a beautiful day in the neighborhood.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2S9TMfnL_aOsQZ9yQoZTRA", "review_id": "Is4vJ3Guc7laEpW9kS7xWw", "text": "I'm sure it's a lot smaller than LAX yet it seems more complicated to navigate. As soon as I got to the airport around 9pm all the shops were closed. When I returned for my return flight around 6 or so, all the shops with snacks were closed. Only thing open was fast food and fancy restaurants. I just wanted BBQ chips and a soda. Oh well. \n\nOther than that, it's fairly clean. No sirens going off like at LAX (will review later). I asked for directions and the employees were helpful. Can't complain.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hfuU7RPRp-cuUf06JsapoQ", "review_id": "k_AmhKDnO11qOXMD1rYsog", "text": "Phoenix Airport is fairly clean, not has busy has LAX or Ohare, have access to free wifi and the staff where very friendly and helpful.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9jONJ4WPD0GoUt5UGGHu4w", "review_id": "wgoJheR6SxPdxj9cWmY3Ow", "text": "The problem with most airports: not addressing the needs of its customers. Usually, we need to check in early that we end up waiting around for the boarding and departure. What do most travelers these days do? They use their smart phones or tablets/iPads to entertain themselves while waiting. What do most airports lack? Charging stations! \n\nInstead, those of us who are using these devices end up fighting over the coveted spaces that have been equipped with charging stations. I've noticed that some of the seats have outlets built in along the bottom of the chairs. Why can't more of these updated seats be added to the airports? Not everyone needs a small workspace area as I've noticed in some airports. Instead, we just need the ability to charge our devices while we entertain ourselves or work during the waiting period for our departure. Until I see an airport that does address these needs, I can't issue anything above a 3 star rating.\n\nAs for the facilities, it looks like they've tried to bring in more restaurants with a modern look and feel. The restaurant areas look significantly better than the walkways and seating areas.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VFZiXmyKlG-dN9PokbiXsQ", "review_id": "YqsU867k5W6OboZnhC3D-Q", "text": "If Arizona is your destination, then most likely you'll be coming through this beautiful airport!\n\nThough I can't comment on the parking as I came through here and opted for a rental, I have to say this airport is spacious though it doesn't look as busy as when I went through O'Hare.  If you're doing a rental, be sure when you collect your baggage, you exit the doors and take a roomy, air-conditioned shuttle for a 5-10 minute ride to the rental building which is a couple miles away from the airport but as I said, not too far.\n\nStaff at the airport are friendly and always willing to help or answer a question if you have any.  There's ample signs on where to go for check in, luggage, or rental cars.  The airport is clean including the bathrooms.  WiFi is offered for free and the signal is really good.\n\nMy only gripe with the airport is the lack of eating/fast-food shops like Starbucks, Dunkin' Donuts, McDonald's, Burger King, etc. at least for the gates that I came in or departed from. (-1)\n\nDefinitely love this airport and looking forward to making it a part of my future travel plans!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fEaRrnOhI5ruSUvZpn993w", "review_id": "IjPE211ElqycbZ9Y5cBc5Q", "text": "Easy to get around. There are many services and restaurant available to people with long layover. Security never takes a long time. It is clean. Most of the gate areas have  charging stations.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2Kuor_NWLIN81ecIS8zHUw", "review_id": "tYXHq6djKNuaukVr3C5VmQ", "text": "I have never really had any issues with Sky Harbor. The inside and outside is always noticeably clean. the staff have always been helpful and I am able to get in and out as needed.\nThe only gripe I have is, for the un-initiated, the Rental Care center is a maze to say the least, when returning your car. Getting your car is a breeze, the staff at the rental car center are top notch, I just felt like I needed a magic compass to get my car returned.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4szBWa8teFWaakAzI1hYKw", "review_id": "DWDK29lDEweZbeqQ60sbbw", "text": "I'm not sure if the security area is under construction or if it is always as screwed up as it was the day we were here.  What a mess, none of the employees could figure out how to get people through the line.\n\nThe rest of the airport is ok.  There aren't a ton of food options if you are flying during dinner hours but there are a few places to grab something on the run.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gx3ZRjh43OOuavKl_rXvrA", "review_id": "kaGMwje9W4jHM7O9VUl0IQ", "text": "Flew out from here in Phoenix to San Jose Mineta, though Sky Harbor tends to feel a bit small and undone to other airports like SFO or Oakland it's not that bad.\n\nIt's clean and cool, which is pretty much all I can ask for with the heat in AZ. The bathrooms are clean, there plenty of places to grab some food and \"Arizona\" souvenirs. The TSA here is pretty friendly and got me through security with ease, while making me feel safe.\n\nThe only cons was that the car rental building is pretty far from the airport, there isn't much access to outlets or charging stations and Wifi was difficult to connect to here. Other than that, the airport is great but could be greater with some small changes.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Qco__8ihfzQw0HakbNKT5A", "review_id": "jzl_tNfMAcF2PJaR8rTYFg", "text": "This airport is always easy to navigate through. Lots off good restaurants to choose from. Very efficient & well maintained!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8_1WwgAdpcrFFGxqRpdt8w", "review_id": "iVh6m7flPcFx2mp0KjRu9A", "text": "Love this airport.  Even at night, it's busy, don't be fooled.  Also dress for it, at 11PM it's 99 degrees still. Terminal 4 isn't busy, but the others will be due to red eyes east.\n\nIf you need a ride, no family or friends will come out, find the people in blue at Super Shuttle.  Awesome and reasonable! \n\nWelcome to PHX!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uelhb881prOFaSjG7NpNwg", "review_id": "OmPvzyi54wisOH1NUHBwKA", "text": "This is based on service/TSA.  Stupidest employees ever!  We asked information if there was a starbucks by gates A and she said yes and there is none. Glad they have an information desk.  \n\nThey have a line allocator at the security check who puts everyone in one line and leaves 3 other lines with nobody in them.  Then they opened a new xray machine. Awesome right?  No!  They opened the new xray machine in a line with nobody waiting in it and that the long line cant get to. So the scanner was just sitting waiting for anyone to come by.\n\nI hate this airport!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PM4yv9HQOlQ5H2Lau5TfzQ", "review_id": "jkAAGqebWFg_Cim5_Mz_dQ", "text": "Having been stuck here many times, once with a baby for 5 hours I can say it's not a bad airport to be stuck in!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BxLlwLX9iT1A59F9axrjSw", "review_id": "5EbAc6z1UhwFS1rsK58Qag", "text": "Love this airport, very clean and fast security lines. Make sure to check out Blanco for your pre-flight beverage.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w5uOSdQwlNshlPTkXeZFlA", "review_id": "ymKDRD85VEqSl5qpV39Mxw", "text": "Fantastic airport. No stress or over-zealous security. Friendly staff are never too far away to answer any questions you may have. Plenty of dining options. I suggest everybody use the light rail and sky train connection to travel to the airport. It's clean, quick and cheap. No need to stress yourself out with driving.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ftvk3W2Dm-ACMJ1heZnLKQ", "review_id": "ukwK0HfSRbstnHiaGQuaBw", "text": "This is a very busy hub for US Airways. FREE wifi is nice if you have a long layover.  I usually dont, and have to go from one end to the other. Thankfully the have sky caddies. A free service that drives you on a cart to your gate very sweet!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VFXygI6XbfhzStOwDHM4Pw", "review_id": "zF-HiuUzRYG9lE04Iw-7Iw", "text": "It's constantly changing and growing but not too bad. It's pretty busy though. New facelift and artwork is pretty nice.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R54oNI24sya6u8BWzU-Yrw", "review_id": "M4R9nxShB1euyXJlGz_gWA", "text": "This is my favorite airport.  Perhaps I am biased and maybe my familiarity lends to the fact that I think it is easily navigated.  Each area is clearly marked with clear directions to each area.  The fact that it has free wifi is also a major reason I like it so much.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "FIuMt7vNZ812YYJ24rgBhw", "review_id": "ExqpXNzpSezKBoH9Zq46pw", "text": "This is a pretty large airport. The SkyTram is awesome and very convenient. It connects to the Phoenix light rail, which makes it easy to get to Downtown. It is more than just a typical tram. It is great for viewing the airport and fun to ride. \n\nThere's a ton of different dining options. It is very likely that you will find whatever you are craving here. There are plenty of signs to navigate you around. Overall, it is a fairly easy airport to get in and out of.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kNaa0mPEpl3KmjXEjB2qkA", "review_id": "-sPG18Zf87-EKBn4f6rK2Q", "text": "I flew from Reno to Las Vegas via US Airways and had layovers in Phoenix for nearly two and a half hours both times. I remained in the same terminal I landed in, and I got a lot of walking in to see what was around me. I didn't take the tram or anything. There are a lot of dining options like people say on Yelp. Also, I got to meet some people on my flight from Phoenix back to Reno, so the slogan about a friendly airport is true.\n\nThe only inconvenience that I see is that if you are going from US Airways to Southwest in the same terminal, there is only one pedestrian bridge going from US Airways gates A and B to Southwest's gates. The good news is that I saw electric carts with passenger benches that were giving people rides, so I would take advantage of that if your layover is very short.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Vo6SFIaRmC52Dz86EmpaKA", "review_id": "amC27gMurZuboqaDdCv9FQ", "text": "My main gripes about this Airport are many fold:\n\nIf you are renting a car after arrival, you need to catch a bus to get to the car rental area, 6 miles away.  Once you arrive there, you will be hit with an airport surcharge fee for car rentals at the airport, even though you had to get a bus to get 6 miles from the airport!  \n\nIf you are renting a car to go to the Grand Canyon, you must drive completely through the city and suburbs, as the Grand Canyon is on the opposite side of the city, compared to the airport.  You'll have to make that drive twice, a second time to return the car -not a fun drive in the afternoon rush hour, with road signs directing you to the airport, not the car rental!\n\nIf you are going on the light rail system to downtown Phoenix, you will also have to catch a bus to get to the nearest light rail system stop on the very edge of the airport, but not within walking distance.  Undoubtably the taxi companies vetoed any light rail stop in the center of the airport, so they won't lose business!\n\nIf you are returning a car, and taking a taxi to downtown, you have to return the car to the car rental area, take a bus 6 miles to the airport, and then catch a taxi to downtown.  No taxis at the car rental area!   \n\nOn the positive side, the airport is only about 7 miles and a $22 cab ride from downtown Phoenix.  \n\nI don't know why they have the word 'harbor' in the name of the airport, as the ocean and harbor is at least 400 miles away.  They should have named it Desert International Airport.   It is what it is!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CgTtaOUidaD3bIsdH_ZCGw", "review_id": "uFm--HdarKgeGvWpXB4aUA", "text": "The women checking boarding passes at terminal 4 on Wednesday morning was so RUDE!!!!! She did not smile or say hello when I approached her.  She just said \"scan it\" referring to my boarding pass on my phone. She grabed my id looked at it and handed it back then said \"ok\" dismissing me. Not a great way to start a trip! This is not the first bad experience I have had at this terminal so I am noticing a common theme, poor customer service.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vAX5VC7Zdk-BTxRa7CC6OQ", "review_id": "tdOaWUOLT2za5MI7jx586A", "text": "i love this airport.  Was here for 3 hours waiting for a connecting flight few years ago.  They have shuttle service running throughout each terminals.  A lot of open space but many food and stores.  Also checkpoint was a breeze.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xe0JzcGiCIoHJLNih6BcpQ", "review_id": "vS2hHAw_JwsazUFjx3McQQ", "text": "The international airport in Phoenix sucks balls! All of the employees are rude and don't care if you have a problem, as for U.S airways, they screw up you seating on purpose to try to get you to pay for better seating.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kcbKBbu2ifawMDx15KlQjg", "review_id": "AOkUizO4f7iK4nrfRzQPJg", "text": "I use this airport 3-4 times a year, I'm happy with it. I always park in economy and use airport shuttle to get to my terminal. $9 a day is ok with me, it's easy to get in and out without too much fuss. There is a shuttle that circles both the long term parking for East and West Economy that will cycle around all the terminals; don't use these if you are at all in a hurry because you will find that the path they take, must be derived from some calculation from corporate offices and one of basic simplicity. Just yesterday we were picked up, and rather that drive to the parking lot next to the terminal, West economy where we were parked, they drove past the entrance to West economy parking and away towards the next terminal; since it was going to take 20 minutes to loop around to our stop or longer, we got off and walked to the car. So if your trip is over, hop on the tram, enjoy the A/C and relax until your at your row in parking. If I were alone I would have stayed put.\nThere are times when I have 9am flights that the security is consistently at it's slowest going to California, to the point where I'm at a panic. However, since I know that's about a 30% likely and I've never missed a flight it's a minor gripe  in an overall successful process. I always get to the airport an hour early, so take that in mind if you don't. There have been 2-3 times at TSA where we are all in a panic wondering if we can remain civil to the process any longer. I don't know how many times the TSA end of the line steward will yell out, to go to another terminal C TSA for NO waiting. Man, if those employees aren't busy then move them over here!\nThe post TSA food choices are OK, nothing that exciting;  Wendy's, Subway and Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. Since i'm usually taking morning flights I'll always grab something from Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf as my post TSA survival treat. The airport and parking is always clean and the staff have always been very courteous and professional.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vPiOblnTc_2HtE0WG6r3gg", "review_id": "ZfcFHQvhDUqQUdU_H_GCtw", "text": "Pretty nice airport.  I like how the terminals are set up and all connected.  The area by my gate was really crowded and didn't seem to have enough seating, but everything else was good.  And I love the views of the desert mountains from the terminal.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-uGHEXPAkX5txlG3rbDTPA", "review_id": "Y9Zj4JXI9_W828VDfMnv5g", "text": "Generally nice airport to fly in and out of. Only issues are the immense size of it, honestly from check in/checking bags to TSA and then on to your gate can take almost 20 minutes walking alone, and then you have to add TSA time. Sometimes they're rather efficient, but sometimes they only have one lane open for a huge line of people. Hit or miss with them. \n\nApart from the walking and the TSA time, the airport is really nice. Very clean and well maintained, lots of amenities inside as well. Baggage claim is also a huge area, and, likely due to the sheer size of the airport, it takes a while for baggage compared to other airports.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D9roidMQd7aAB2ZjvSdSpw", "review_id": "nr9k4aDR_lza-rg2H1j9Qw", "text": "Traffic wise, the absolute hardest airport to navigate. Good shops, good food stops, but don't get flipped when being dropped off or you'll miss your flight.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6KDlv5mvDQfI1a9ISpQFhw", "review_id": "l1RDLPyYJi237aX7YT4j4A", "text": "I hate this airport. In many, many ways. Parking is the devil...picking up people is awful..getting stuck in that never ending loop of hell that goes around and around the airport is awful...I dread having to come here. \n\nIf you use it as a connection, it's fine...but getting dropped off or picked up is not.\n\nI was picking up a child- the father went in, a staff member gave me complimentary 30 min. parking for a lot...drove to the lot, got lost on the way...tried to get out and the pass was void. Has a massive line behind me trying to get out..had to jump out of my car to get an attendant who told me I was doing it wrong (I wasn't)...very embarrassing. She had to override the system...\n\nWent to a cell-phone lot where you can't leave your car..the flight was delayed and I really had to use the restroom-I asked security if I could leave my car and to please please not ticket me- he said he has no control over that! haha great. \n\nFinally went back to pick up my friend...had to push through three lanes or almost stand-still cars to get to the curb..all in a lifted truck. \n\nAwesome time!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uH5NjSvvqX2f4fqC3sCXKw", "review_id": "0JE6ZVCs5102cNjWtd65yA", "text": "This review is for making connections, as I've never used this airport as my arrival/departure point. But this airport is huge!! Do not book tight connections through here, unless you are positive that you are in the same concourse and that gates won't change (which you will never predict). Takes a good 15-20 minutes walking to get from one end to the other, which is usually not a problem, but again, don't make tight connections through here. \n\nI don't feel like PHX has too much of a personality. Busy and hectic, yes, but compared to other west coast airports like lets say San Diego or San Francisco, this one is very no-frills. Food options are there, but nothing that really stands out.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v7XWROPNV0P5lYfn_lw9cg", "review_id": "IcWds344DNFQMgTNutMiYw", "text": "Free wifi, a decide layout, and smooth security lines.  Yup, there are a few positives worth highlighting at Sky Harbor.  They also had rental car locations organized fairly well with easy access shuttles to get you there.  On the flip side, I wasn't really impressed with the food offerings.  I'm not overly picky, but if the airport food isn't any better than the in flight food, then you might have a problem.  However, overall more pros than cons.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F2FtikR32CBAJxBpaPTwLA", "review_id": "gbILkv0-fm2UUcjef8twGg", "text": "I love the shops, cafes, and layout of this airport. The gates aren't far from the baggage claim. The only kind of inconvient thing is that the car rental vendors are off site. You have to take a 10 minute shuttle ride to the rental car place. The airport feels shiny and new. The shuttle bus drivers are so helpful. They always help me lift my bags on and off the shuttle. You must try cartel coffee if you get the chance. It's a local coffee chain that has a location in the airport.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_vcJzGZabPQcDjgjJOuCTA", "review_id": "8OoCA8L71GeIRyROt-4MRA", "text": "This airport is garbage on so many levels.  You can show up here 2 hours early and miss your flight.  Not just you, like your whole plane full.  It's a joke.  Seriously, many PHX folks drive to Tucson.  That's 5 star airport.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 8, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "j_R81tns71fV58H65wShkg", "review_id": "n7VByoR1_TWg67VS56P4Gw", "text": "Yelp's 365 Review Challenge #157 - #365\n\nWe had a layover at Phoenix Harbor Airport from Toronto, CA and just by looking at the city of Phoenix from the plane. I'm glad to not live in a desolate city. I'd pretty much rather live in Las Vegas where there's more to do.\n\nBut anyways, the airport is about the same size as Ontario International in California. Needs a it of updates here and there and the carpet has an odd smell to it. Staff here are always on the move and greatly assist you to your next destination.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q1j5X_VvOg3ZAu8F0Nk2pg", "review_id": "CwQgq6LRwptNFTWtwu9m3A", "text": "As a frequent traveler, I've had the pleasure of visiting dozens of airports. I'm a fan of this airport for the following:\n\n1) Phoenix Sky Harbor is easy to navigate, but be prepared to walk if you have a transfer or have to go to a different lettered gate. (A,B,C,D)\n2) The moving walkways are always in service.\n3) It's clean!\n4) Restrooms are abundant and easy to locate.\n5) Food options are decent, but not as plentiful as in other airports.\n\nAmenities and food choices could be improved upon. But overall, this airport deserves an extra star for the upkeep and friendly staffers.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nO2WDbz8ozL8JJusPGGXeA", "review_id": "EE28zIZ2OBk6ts7l3ZrjVg", "text": "I've flown out of here and had layovers. \n\nFor layovers: Usually the airport is easy to navigate with food options clustered near the gates. I've had less than 45 minutes of a layover and still managed to make my connection with a quick wait through a food line. \n\nFlying out of here can be a bit more hectic. Getting through security is about average compared to other airports but this airport has a ton of flight delays. I'm not sure why this happens more when I'm visiting Phoenix versus just in for a quick layover. The airport is easy to get to with plenty of public transportation options. However, parking here can be a hassle, so it's easier to just get dropped off.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AekI5EGgoYTFKecU3I0jfA", "review_id": "rgg2dLOu0eI99YFwmaCFmw", "text": "This airport is getting much better! Many, many choices (Einsteins, Joe's on the way, Cinnabon, Starbucks...) as far as where to grab a quick bite. Lots of places to charge your phone while you wait. Overall my experience with staff has been friendly (other than missing a flight on Mothers Day because of the ridiculous TSA line). And the filtered water at the drinking fountains is a huge perk in my book as well!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uG3SSPUfkUGLzHAUGDtg8w", "review_id": "UiV8qb6GXaDI3IUgYwu0vQ", "text": "Terminal 4 is the best!  Yummy food is abundant when you have downtime.\n\nCheck out the priority club in terminal 2, also.  It's okay to wear jeans and a t-shirt here (it is Phoenix after all).\n\nTry to ignore the often grouchy TSA and check-in staff.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PYuGPpJjssp4LRv-wr4QWA", "review_id": "gQ--V-xKbqz5eOHn4wSHOw", "text": "going thru customs was SUPER easy! Great food in the terminal as I waited for my connecting flight, sweet people. clean [but dated] airport. great job, Pheonix!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sgK-oXUv-CaQZXHnxk5JwQ", "review_id": "sLiusPVcrak-GsLQOqXAhw", "text": "It has become the airlines that cater to dogs better than they do people. I have severe allergies to pets.  I don't mind changing my flight for a real service animal but it has become a fad to get a small dog and call it a service animal. Every month I take a flight and every month it have to change my flights due to \"service animals\" on the plane. People with pets are not required to inform the airlines in advance that they will be traveling with pets. So I end up being delayed (24 hours so far this time), Every flight today had pets. It triggers inflammation in my airways. It's not a matter of sneezing. When I book my flight I inform them that I need a wheelchair to get to the gate, why can't people inform the airlines when traveling with pets. We are crammed in like cattle and now we people have to share the air and small space with animals.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9iyRYzKs4kf9iCd92FLJjw", "review_id": "2zoamzAerYFSljqHxg9Xuw", "text": "Had I written this review three years ago, I would have given Sky Harbor 4-5 stars.  But now?  Not so much.  Something has happened with airline routes because no matter when you fly through here, it's ridiculously crowded.  It now reminds me of Dulles or Newark when I make my way through the mass of people.  It's too bad, because this used to be a pretty nice airport.  Flying here?  Prepare for frustration!", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_mF_J8_v4xQaLgWUiZbIaQ", "review_id": "xX4swMiGg-doe_tdG5fzDw", "text": "I've flown in and out of Sky Harbor many times. It's a pretty well laid out airport, and making connectors is pretty much a snap because of the super fast people movers that wisp you away to this and that gate area. \n\nI was there not too long ago and had an early morning 1.5 hour layover. Ate at a typical Tex-Mex place that served chorizo and scrambled eggs. Quite tasty and I like how they mix in plenty of restaurants around the gate areas. \n\nIt's a big and busy airport, but navigating it is very straight forward. If I'm heading out West, this is an airport that I don't mind hanging in if I have to have a layover. It features free wi-fi that seemed to work wherever I went. The airport and it's bathrooms are very clean and well maintained. \n\nA word to the wise: if you are running a low battery on your electronic devices, you're better off sitting down at a restaurant and trying to find a wall outlet to mooch power from than you are trying to find an available outlet at the gate area. They are few and far between at the gates and you can almost rest assured someone has beaten you to the punch in using it. So I usually go into a restaurant, scope out an outlet near a table or a booth, sit down and use that. Of course, just to be courteous, I'll order something to eat to make it fair. I haven't had to go through the TSA checkpoint since I only land there to connect elsewhere, so I can't comment on that fun experience.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lve7u-IYrhUsZ56iwrGubw", "review_id": "9Ut5rwwqnadF3Ufrcg6LjA", "text": "Great airport deco shops and food . Easy to find your way too.. Covered parking is no problem", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tY_B2vFpKDsNCkVYajIlzA", "review_id": "kq2y5zdCxfa0W9M_2B5N4A", "text": "I paid for precheck, but apparently you have to get here at the right time. Only works 75%. So, had to wait in line and dig out my liquids and laptop. They let me keep my shoes on. The precheck line was closed today, even though there were about 15 of them seemingly unoccupied. This review may result in more thorough checks from now on. NSA / TSA. Paranoid.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jm8S2APwICr1Z4fhD-A-UA", "review_id": "vbYPEhQ4YUOMdthFFlxSHA", "text": "This is one of the better airports for business travel that I've been to.  I like that they have dashes of historical memorabilia throughout the airport. Appreciate that they have people movers. You get in, you get out, no serious issues.\n\nCan't give 5 stars to any airport without abundant napping pods, of course.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QaNCkiPzJFKckPRFLtS5NQ", "review_id": "v0BMMhyExkBzi9PG-LfhtQ", "text": "A small, but nice airport, except when it comes to the USAIR wing, A17 - 30, where I was at.  At one end, you had modern conviences like charging stations, but at the end where i was, A29, you had very few plugs. Very few places to charge anything. \n\nThey are currently renovating the restrooms, so that's a plus. Soon you won't have to trek all the way to the end to use the toilet, you'll have a modern convenience down at the butt end, so that's a plus.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WEBOUozznIdu0hJHcXDyLA", "review_id": "w-_5c2Pyi1UwFlxqiLIRLg", "text": "Friendly staff, clean and typically pretty quick security lines. They are making an intentional effort to have only local restaurants (at least in terminal 4) and prices are the same as they are outside of the airport. Shame it's my home airport because I'd be thrilled to eat at these restaurants.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "t5EStHZ9ckQfXAgJdu5CMw", "review_id": "hvxK33AqRpmPRgh3CrqDiA", "text": "Sky harbor in general is good but terminal 2- not much of anything. Limited restaurants and only few flights that fly out there. If you coming to terminal 2, then plan on not waiting out here too long.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2vpcKV064WrmgUNBS1zXHw", "review_id": "BA6GcNKCSev1a5CPx-NpDA", "text": "A nice airport that gets you in and out quick.  It is easy to get around in this airport without getting lost.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QShsqs3ulRjIQ0MSu3bqjw", "review_id": "P1qrGALd954LV810xvoMnQ", "text": "I love AZ (I'm a native), but this is not my favorite airport. \nThe positives: modern, selection of restaurants (before you pass security), lots of places to shop. They have navigators to help travelers know where to go. They also have helpers (for tips) to assist you in carrying your luggage. Not every airport has these helpful folks. Great if you're healing up from an injury or are disabled (why do I know this?)\nThe negatives: Hoofing it from one concourse to another for flight connections (at least they have those people-moving carts that get you there fast). TSA pre-check is frequently closed here. In some concourses, not much to choose from for eating. Not enough charging stations in any gate I have flown out of. They could improve the cleanliness a bit.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KyhMtms3fCX0RPZEn3jwUw", "review_id": "QeXcRqGjZua33OPGpY094Q", "text": "It's a reasonably well laid out airport, and you can take off.  You can land.  You can come and you can go.  It works.\nBut you'd better speak ENGLISH.  It's shocking that in an \"International\" major city airport ALL signs and announcements are in English only -- coming into the airport, parking, on the SkyTrain, in the terminals, at the gates.  Is this Phoenix's way of letting foreigners know they really are not welcome in Arizona?  I felt so sorry for many very lost, confused, foreign visitors I saw trying to find their way around. Shame on you, Phoenix! \"The world's friendliest airport?\"  I don't think so.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xE87WoLEnz26b9PO1IfXew", "review_id": "S8o785PZCjSmEjyhx7OxpQ", "text": "I traveled thru this airport quite a bit. It's a nice small airport and it's efficient. I never had to wait and this is probably one of the friendliest airports I have experienced. The TSA & Airport employees are generally friendly. It caught me off guard when the TSA welcomes you with a friendly attitude instead of shouting orders at you like at other bigger international airports. I generally don't have a problem. \n\nSome terminals don't have a 24/7 food service available. One time I got at the airport around 9pm or so and no restaurants were open, which sucked. I had to resort to buying 2 bags of chips. bleh. But other than that I don't mind this airport at all.", "business_id": "hW0Ne_HTHEAgGF1rAdmR-g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B1dI-c5xBAobfM_ZzG_wUw", "review_id": "R5Rr7UOgAbUB8lrRJyKqaQ", "text": "This is one of the largest and most extensive FBOs I've ever been to in the country and they haven't let the size go to their head either.\n\nThey offer up prompt, friendly and thorough service while smiling and enjoying the sunshine (or the shade in their gigantic shade hangar). Their facilities are second to none and the catering that I've received through them has been quite tasty. \n\nI really enjoy coming here despite the fact that it's in Phoenix.", "business_id": "skopXMkdzP5HEcMf66ROUg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LWWPwmr22pVXR_Um07q_Ag", "review_id": "KrA1pmfS_RYv9pGRNJhE7w", "text": "0100 arrival for 150 gal of Jet A and a quick turn. Scruffy, unshaven CSA, dressed in ratty hooded sweatshirt did not project a professional image. When asked, there was no change available for a $20.00 bill for vending machine. Not the level of service expected from a high end FBO. We'll make another facility choice next time.", "business_id": "skopXMkdzP5HEcMf66ROUg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "m7j9e53ycZxjWYBD7rZVng", "review_id": "tnpV5c0q2g6HfT3_gChqEQ", "text": "Beloved precious puppy one was a rescue we adopted from AAWL. I cannot express my love for them, as my dear sweet angel puppy is the best four-legged friend I have ever had and they saved her from a horrible life on the rough streets of P-town.\n\n1. They are a no-kill shelter. This means no uneccessary and cruel euthanasia for dogs who aren't adopted. A dog who isn't adopted just stays around longer until the perfect family finds them.\n2. The adoption fees are very reasonable. Every animal has been microchipped and spayed/neutered.\n3. The staff is phenomenal. The people we worked with to adopt our dog truly loved her and we could tell that. \n4. They are part of the SPCA (or is the SPCA part of them?). This means they are dedicated to preventing animal cruelty and I can't fault that.\n5. Each adoption is designed to help support the new dog owners. We got a free vet visit, an 800 number to call if we had behavior problems, food, etc. \n\nAAWL is Arizona's oldest no kill shelter and provides a great service to the community. If you are looking to rescue your next furry friend, come here. They adopt dogs as well as cats.", "business_id": "MhGQwtFpHXvihitpX5uhKQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "hq0WUfau1Mh3GyHn8oVdNQ", "review_id": "9uVxYjN_J4t44G1Ak2zhJA", "text": "We adopted our family dog, Max, at the AAWL shelter 2 1/2 years ago. The animals are well cared for and given lots of love from the staff, which makes it an easier transition to come home. \n\nThey offer a lot of support post-adoption if you need help to transition your animal to its new home and I would really recommend this shelter over the Humane Society. The AAWL keeps the animal until it's adopted no matter how long it takes and it's a really pleasant, non-depressing environment. They also have a little store at the shelter that you can buy all the essentials like collars and toys when you are adopting. \n\nYou should check out the AAWL first if you're planning to add a pet to your home.", "business_id": "MhGQwtFpHXvihitpX5uhKQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "QpojpZCkxbVWxUcwMWcmCg", "review_id": "VxbHRJaSlN1UKN6jwvLn9A", "text": "Adopted a wonderful dog from this shelter. They genuinely seemed interested in matching people to compatible dogs rather than just pushing pets out the door.  Kennels were uniformly clean, dogs looked reasonably happy, and the staff was incredibly helpful.  We spent at least an hour meeting various dogs in one of several fenced play area.  The staffer who helped us seemed very knowledge about each dog and didn't seem the least bit put off that we were being picky about our \"forever pet.\" \n\nI also like their adoption policies.  They provide a free vet visit, a month of free health care through ShelterCare, and request that they have a chance to take a pet back should you decide you can't care for them anymore.  The fees were reasonable (age dependent.  Puppies cost more than adults and older animals under $50) and their post-adoption behavior helpline returned my call within 24 hours.\n\nIn short, these guys deserve your money and their doggies are damn cute.  They might not be as slick as the AZ humane societies palatial estate but they seem to be getting the job done and done well.\n\nOh yeah, they should get a sixth star for constantly updating their online gallery of adoptable pets as well as taking the time and effort to take attractive pictures of these animals.  I hate how so many shelters put up these blurry bigfoot-style photos and expect people to say \"OH honey look! Isn't that the cutest brown smudge you've ever seen?\" Clearly the staff here has put some serious thought into presentation.   Further, they actually spend time playing and training their animals, all in an effort to make sure that each animal is able to put its best paw forward if you will.\n\nFor cat lovers:  Their cat.. house?  Is one of the best setups I've seen.  Cats are kept in separate rooms but are allowed to roam freely, including an enclosed outside areas. Rather than stare at a bunch of cats through a glass window you can go into these rooms, pet cats to your hearts content and really interact with them before making your selection.  If I was in a market for a cat I'd definitely come here.  You get a real feel for how these cats would react in a regular home and it certainly seems like a nicer way to house cats.\n\nNote: For those of you medically minded folk out there.  The cat house does seem like a recipe for disaster but they a separate staff-only sickbay for cats that need to be isolated from the general population for health or behavior reasons.  Cats that are still adjusting to shelter life are kept in cages as well.  I've visited this shelter four or five times and I've yet to see anything resembling a fight so the staff definitely takes precautions when choosing which cats can become \"free range.\"", "business_id": "MhGQwtFpHXvihitpX5uhKQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 7, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "wrcTcwdC9WagZab3t2_Qbg", "review_id": "u1oZcMPQbsnvkih98MKpTA", "text": "We adopted our two cats from AAWL close to five years ago.  We were immediately impressed with their professionalism and cleanliness. I remember thinking that it was like a Garden of Eden for pets!  It's tucked away on a side street that might be difficult to find at first, but it's worth the drive.\nThey do a thorough check of all would be pet-owners, down to the children in your home and pet allowances for leases.  We chose our cats, and our daughter had to come the next day to make sure that they got along. :)\nFive years later, we still sing their praises to anyone looking for a pet.  If looking to adopt, look no further!", "business_id": "MhGQwtFpHXvihitpX5uhKQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QpojpZCkxbVWxUcwMWcmCg", "review_id": "clzC63L49mTF2DpTk73Xvw", "text": "So it's been almost three months since we adopted Tiberius, our 15lbs mystery dog, and we really couldn't be happier. I have to say that the staffers at AAWL really did right by us and helped us select the dog that is almost perfectly matched with our ability to care for him. Tiberius is high energy enough to be fun while not so bounce-off-the-walls crazy that he destroys our house. \n\nThanks AAWL! And whoever abandoned this pup is certainly missing out.", "business_id": "MhGQwtFpHXvihitpX5uhKQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "eA7hkwrrknhxhqs-dOhDYg", "review_id": "7lU2RWUXViyLllltTnP3EQ", "text": "The AAWL is totally awesome.  I volunteered here on and off for a few months before I adopted my doggy, Mickey Mongo.  He's a chihuahua/shiba inu mix and a great dog all around.\n\nI thought of going directly to Maricopa County Animal Control, but I'm glad I went to the AAWL.  The AAWL is Phoenix's oldest no-kill shelter and really concentrates on training and working with behaviors.  They have great assessments and plenty of pets to match any personality style.\n\nThe volunteers and staff both have the dogs and cats best interest in mind.  Before I adopted Mickey, I fostered him.  I really wanted to make sure that he was the right dog for me.  After careful thought and plenty of conversations with the adoption specialists, I knew I had to have him.\n\nMickey was up-to-date on his vaccinations, microchipped, and the first vet appointment is free.  Also your adoption fee goes to ensure that the AAWL can continue to operate in our community.  \n\nIf you are looking to adopt a family pet, please stop by the AAWL.", "business_id": "MhGQwtFpHXvihitpX5uhKQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-07-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8HYgs0479ht5TTFLAyrY0g", "review_id": "m8aUx5d3kcVmoduhS-sQsQ", "text": "The staff is very nice and professional, but I will never consider adopting a dog from a no kill shelter again. I met with one of the dogs who is still on the website up for adoption. When I brought him home he was very unrully, barked alot and the final straw was when he nearly attacked my building manager. He acted like he may have been abused. I was appreciative that the shelter took him back right away, eventhough the adoption fee is unrefundable. I know it's not the dogs fault, but the shelter should let you know if the dog has ever been aggressive.", "business_id": "MhGQwtFpHXvihitpX5uhKQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4qeJfsaBqTmJY0JzkS4URQ", "review_id": "47HRwrk9tcvU8M4y7YAHqw", "text": "The dog volunteers and front desk were so friendly.  The volunteers in kitty city were another story.  I've never had people make me feel like less than a human being than I did there.  A human being who came ready to adopt this afternoon had one of the cat volunteers given me the time of day.  I'm really sad cause I am a cat lover and our cat died in November.  The dog people were so nice I thought for sure kitty city would be the same.  I fell in love with a kitten in minutes but the attendants gave me either funny looks or completely ignored me for a family that was still looking around.  The service here broke my heart.  They are doing such a great service for animals, but I didnt feel welcome.  I'll have to find someplace else to go.", "business_id": "MhGQwtFpHXvihitpX5uhKQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "OrKkecJ5gMv0KYL-MrpG4g", "review_id": "hPLgtHTqQKwK6XiqLVfbqQ", "text": "I had no problems with AAWL. We adopted a wonderful dog in 2009, and since then we've always dropped in every now and then to see if we could find him a friend. Summer of 2011 we officially went on the hunt for another dog, and decided to go to AAWL. We found a few dogs we felt would be a good match and was told to bring our dog back in for a meet.\nNow here is where my problem begins. We come in with our dog, and 2 people I've never seen or talked to that worked there helped us. Go figure. I have no idea who these 2 were but anyway... They tell us to go in the little area, and we wait wait wait in the heat with our dog. Really thats not the problem but finally we get the 2 people and they tell us that they will be in control of the dogs. They took our dog, put him on a leash, and never once asked us any questions about him.... got the other dog, brought her in.  They let my dog basically control the entire situation...the guy just followed my dog wherever he went, I'm shocked he even put a leash on him if he was going to just let it be a free for all let the dog do whatever he wants! But he did, and I've never EVER introduced my dog to any dog like that before because I know he can come off very strong at first. I tried explaining to them I thought it was a bad idea to just let him control the situation, they didn't seem to care and by that time the  dogs were both showing their teeth and barking. This all happened in the course of 2 mins...maybe...and the guy was like, ok well they don't get along. Sorry. And i'm thinking are fu**ing kidding me??? I've NEVER in my life heard of introducing dogs like that. We tried another dog, and they did the same thing..just let the dogs do what they want. It went better but eventually my dog was knocking over the chairs and kinda freaking out. It was just bad. I thought it was very unprofessional for people that work with animals all day long. I went online when I got home to make sure I wasn't crazy, and searched ways to introduce dogs. Needless to say they did it pretty much the worst way possible. Very disappointed.  On top of this, the 2 workers told us they would go back and check the files to see if they could find a good match for Bruce. About 1-2mins passed and I decided to go to the kennel area, so I left my dog with my husband and turned the corner to find the 2 just chatting. So much for finding a match for my dog..or caring that these animals get adopted. \nI'm not saying all the workers there are terrible. Many of them are helpful, especially one guy who is there almost all the time. I can't remember his name. However I had to share that story, I don't usually do the whole negative story thing but I was very disappointed.", "business_id": "MhGQwtFpHXvihitpX5uhKQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "btTx6B1JDp0cAiGtJ21xsQ", "review_id": "8AyP0kerJUQFGY0EVHyd4g", "text": "I adopted a dog from AAWL and started experiencing problems with her shortly thereafter. When I initially introduced her to my older dog at the shelter, they seemed to get along fine, but when I brought her home, she became progressively more aggressive with him. I did some research on the internet, and some of the behaviors that she was displaying with my older dog at the shelter were aggressive behaviors that the shelter employees failed to recognize. I proceeded to call the shelter over 45 times over the course of three days (all of which they were open) and left them two messages, both of which expressed the urgency of my situation. None of my calls were returned. They gave me no other choice than to just show up on their doorstep with the dog. I surrendered her to them and was not charged an intake fee, but the $125 adoption fee was NOT refunded or counted as a credit of sorts toward another dog. Additionally, I filled out several pages of information on the dog's behavior, none of which I feel was taken into account, as I checked the website, and the dog was adopted and surrendered to the shelter yet again. Overall, I was extremely dissatisfied with my experience with this shelter, and I would not adopt an animal from them again.", "business_id": "MhGQwtFpHXvihitpX5uhKQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OZS78gYF57nJv0H54XRlRw", "review_id": "zprjwYxVZzk1bBmg-0gIYw", "text": "This is the best NO KILL shelter, its the oldest no kill shelter in Arizona started by Miss Kitty from gunsmoke Amanda Blake with other people who loved animals, the workers are wonderful and so are the volunteers, favorite is the Cattery where the animals are free roaming,", "business_id": "MhGQwtFpHXvihitpX5uhKQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dVJ_y1NGSA_g6rc-NDDWHQ", "review_id": "g1o2Anekb-LPzHrjuXuelA", "text": "The whole idea of a no kill shelter is admirable, especially in Phoenix where we have such a problem with homeless pets and overpopulation. The staff were great, friendly, patient and knowledgeable. And each one explained every step of the process all the  way to what they were all about and why they are a no kill shelter. I learned as much about the members of the staff as I did each dog. They never rushed us or got impatient with our indecisiveness. It's so hard to pick one dog to take home with you! You can tell they genuinely love their jobs and what they are doing and they have organized systems and policies which is great. The only minor complaint we had was that we arrived around the same time as another family and were all there to see (adopt) the same dog! We finally had to go back to the sign in sheet and see who actually signed in first but they handled the misunderstanding with diplomacy and tact and at the end, everyone took home a new pet! And that's the most important thing. I love my new puppy and I think I was meant to get her instead of the dog that went to the other family. Funny how things work out that way sometimes. They had reasonable adoption fees, leashes and tennis balls to take home, a bag of food and my puppy was spayed and microchipped. Overall a very good experience! I just wish I could save all the dogs there!! : (", "business_id": "MhGQwtFpHXvihitpX5uhKQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4nv-S2c76e-IvterupcA2A", "review_id": "JKqwyyiXTQRNMXgDqlUbAA", "text": "A great animal shelter that does wonderful work in the Valley. I adopted my puppy when he was 8 weeks old from AAWL. My only concern was that he fell very sick a week after we got him and the vet bill was substantial. Chances are it was an illness he picked up while at county's shelter or AAWL so it was a little frustrating. While they offer ShelterCare gift insurance it is EXTREMELY limited in what they will cover, so all of the expenses came out of pocket although both AAWL and I thought they would help out.\n\nThat said, AAWL does amazing work. I would absolutely go back and adopt from them again. If you're considering getting an animal go to a shelter! They are the best dogs and you can save two lives :)", "business_id": "MhGQwtFpHXvihitpX5uhKQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "XMwsFSfJLOlYIs3Pe6xdcg", "review_id": "sCGrdNcltHR-e46bIqcQKw", "text": "Adopted my dog Frank and here I volunteer here. Great place!", "business_id": "MhGQwtFpHXvihitpX5uhKQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "v2UqlUHA8d3lgTIby0CCFQ", "review_id": "GIiF-EQAl6X2WZXxfnf7-A", "text": "I volunteer here, and it's a really amazing facility. There are lots of dogs and cats up for adoption in this no-kill shelter, and there are also exotic animals, as well as classes and summer camps. The staff really care about animals and are very knowledgeable--they'll definitely help you pick your perfect pet!", "business_id": "MhGQwtFpHXvihitpX5uhKQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "peDZ-OUbdR6bKrcijEs-AA", "review_id": "yJglGkgydOTfenPYupTuSw", "text": "I'm sad to read some of the negative reviews, because I have had such a pleasant experience with aawl. \nI adopted my dog Morrison 9 months ago. I was told that when the shelter took him in, he wouldn't even let staff put a collar on him. One of the employees kept him in her private office for his first 2 weeks until he was ready to go into the kennel with the other dogs. When I came and adopted him, that same employee started crying because she had bonded with my dog. My dog is still initially uncertain with new experiences, but he is the happiest dog and I really think he would have turned into a much different animal without aawl's nurturing. \nSecondly, we returned to aawl for basic obedience school. The training was fantastic. I have since taken Morrison to another obedience class, taught at Petsmart, but aawl's was way better. I am going to go back for intermediate training. I also like giving my money to a nonprofit rather than a corporate pet store.", "business_id": "MhGQwtFpHXvihitpX5uhKQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fbjk9jZjru5xQw5a1ESzXw", "review_id": "YB5987bWgn54kg5Rj0HUtA", "text": "Very good place to find your new pets, so many to look at and play with and take them all home, if your looking fur a new pet come. Check out these pants please dogs cats and birds snakes.", "business_id": "MhGQwtFpHXvihitpX5uhKQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GiqYkbv7IqD_ICmrruJyRg", "review_id": "i2KTj-kEjW95F9WOoYhwiA", "text": "I've interacted with this organization in various forms throughout the years. I participated in their many education programs four years ago and recently adopted a beautiful, warm and friendly cat from them this past year.\n\nLet me first say that for whatever faults AAWL has, no one can deny that we need places like this to exist: no-kill shelters in which pets can recuperate instead of die while waiting to find a new family.\n\nI have nothing but good things to say about their cat adoption process. The ladies at the cattery were all lovely to me, introducing me to cats with a social and affectionate personality, just as I had requested. They matched me up perfectly with my Sabrina. The paperwork went smoothly, and I could tell that everyone really cared about adopting cats out to the right family.\n\nPlus, it helps that all the cats have little signs depicting how much they enjoy affection, playing, scratching, etc. so you can get a gist of their personality.\n\nNow, there is only one star taken off, and that is due to the education programs. I participated in Teen Tracks, Camp Vet, and two or three other programs throughout my adolescence. I have to say that I was not too thrilled about the leadership or social dynamics of any of the programs. I feel like the staff may have needed more training on how to deal with adolescents.\n\nHowever, that was four years ago, so I have no idea if the educational classes have changed significantly or not. What I do know for sure is this: they save lives on a daily basis and can give you the new family member you've been waiting for.", "business_id": "MhGQwtFpHXvihitpX5uhKQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4D4UzEOu-QG4-jkyfynhPQ", "review_id": "dYtrX3KQD97qWi1cPDUv5w", "text": "I was doing a school project which required filming and interviewing people\nI met someone who worked at the ASPCA and she was super friendly and helpful\nShe informed me that I could just walk in and get what I needed to\nI was surprised and a little uneasy while parking in the lot\nDog shelters make me sad usually\nI walked in the building and the girl at the front desk was very cheerful\nI told her about my purpose and she was super nice\nI walked around in the cat area first, which is indoor... it was nice because there was a ton of people, animal lovers.\nMany young boys and girls were playing with cats, with hopes to adopt\nI am a big cat person but I was there for the dogs \nThe dogs are kept in the back, in half-indoor, half-outdoor facilities\nThe ASPCA puts doggie treats near the door so you can give them out\nI thought that was really cool\nThe dogs that they have are really cute and different...\nIf you let the workers know, you can play with a dog in a side panel\n\nWhile making my way back into the building, I noticed a huge grassy area down in sort of a lower area...\nThis area is for various trainings and shows mostly for dogs\nThere is a ton of play things that owners and dogs can play with\n\nThere is also a small store in the main building that has things like leashes, food, bowls, etc.\n\nAll in all, this was such a fun experience that I will go back from time to time just to visit\n\nThere is a program where you can go and walk dogs in the morning as well", "business_id": "MhGQwtFpHXvihitpX5uhKQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 8, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "J_anYGV2NXZ3jsWkrSs2kA", "text": "I heart Sky Harbor Airport Parking...\n\nOf course, it's always nice to find a ride to or from the airport but when you're all out of favors and you have only yourself to rely on, it comes down to driving yourself or getting a taxi.  Sky Harbor Parking to the rescue.  \n\nFor $8 a day or cheaper if you print the coupons from their website, the folks at Sky Harbor Parking make it easy to drop your car and get to your gate in no time... and I've used them a handful of times solo and with the BF so I know it's door-to-door consistent service.  \n\nIf you are interested in covered parking, call ahead, but otherwise, just drive over to Washington and 40th and they will take care of you from there.  Also, I recommend calling from the airport once you have your bags and they are always good about picking you up within minutes to take you back to your car.\n\nI hope you'll find Sky Harbor Airport Parking as useful and convenient as I do... safe travels!", "business_id": "U4IipLI4RsuBLmxTFEV2MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 8, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "W9n_ZyVCXD0HfPqn6qriOw", "review_id": "L38HzKauCxiRpQIrv1Lfag", "text": "Totally shady operation.\n\nSHAP puts coupons in the mail for cheap parking with free shuttle. No mention of hidden fees or surcharges. None.\n\nParking at Sky Harbor is cheaper, is on site at the airport, has more frequent shuttles, is far, far quicker and has no hidden fees. SHAP= $8.50 / Sky Harbor=$8.00\n\nUpon returning from your trip and leaving the parking lot, you are greeted with a huge sign indicating a \"fuel fee\" for their \"FREE\" shuttle. It's only 3 bucks or something like that.  But really, it doesn't matter if it's 3 or 300 dollars.  All that matters is that they intentionally try to mislead people.  And when you complain, they point to a sign (mentioning the fuel charge) at the entrance.  However, conveniently, the entrance sign is poorly lit and about 1/10 the size of the sign at the exit. Very easy to miss. Especially at night. All five cars in front of us complained about the fee (we watched the SHAP employee point out the fuel fee sign to every single person)\n\nIf you like supporting businesses that are run by shady schmucks, feel free to donate to SHAP.\n\nP.S. The coupon we used was a coupon issued by Sky Harbor Airport Parking, not a competitor, as Jason from SHAP suggested.  The coupon did NOT stipulate a fuel surcharge. And while the parking lot may be lit, the fuel fee sign at the entrance is not. \n\nRegardless, how does SHAP reconcile charging money for a shuttle that they advertise, in bold, as \"FREE 24-hour shuttle service\"?! It's not FREE if you have to pay for it, SHAPtards.\n\nStill a 100% shady company, Still stand by my review 100%.", "business_id": "U4IipLI4RsuBLmxTFEV2MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C6IOtaaYdLIT5fWd7ZYIuA", "review_id": "FoY4kiyOCHU_d0PcYo6Yng", "text": "Thanks to Yelp I was able to read they charge extra for the gas before freaking out on the people at the fron on my way out. \n\nThe staff was extreemly helpful and even told me there was one open spot close to the front. They were there ready to pick me up before I had my trunk open. The ride was smooth and direct. \n\nAs long as the car is there when I return this place rocks!", "business_id": "U4IipLI4RsuBLmxTFEV2MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Q5dlLCEni_my05az9wIptg", "review_id": "rXwHLq7PssRr-PC-c3ETng", "text": "I miss the days where I expensed the airport's short-term parking lot to the company. At $24/day, it's not something I could personally afford! Phx Sky Harbor Airport Parking is a great substitute. \n\nThe shuttle drivers are usually always friendly, quick and helpful. I have yet to come across any problems. I always call once I'm ready to be picked up so I never wait too long. A lot of flight attendants and pilots park here too so they're usually on the shuttle sharing a juicy story or two. ;-) \n\nFor those of you in the military, ask about the (non-published) military discount. $4.50/day. Can't beat it!!!!", "business_id": "U4IipLI4RsuBLmxTFEV2MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tdoL4Un5_hy_rJxEFLLOjw", "review_id": "63bIPViNXzGlnQCEdAWv8g", "text": "Yes, there is a surprise $1.50 fuel surcharge. bleh! I would have appreciated knowing that ahead of time. Also, if you go to the website and print out the coupon, you can park for $6.50 per day. \n\nBefore my outbound flight, I arrived at the lot early because I really didn't want to suffer from slow service. I needn't have worried, parking was easy, and the shuttle was ready to take me when I got out of the car.  The drive was fast, as they are close to the airport.\n\nI was worried about getting swindled out of my coupon somehow, but back in PHX, arriving at the blue diamond at 11:55 PM, I didn't really care anymore due to general travel fatigue. Still, I had my parking tickets and my coupon in-hand.  All the other parking shuttles whizzed by me and another person for several minutes, so I called the phone number listed on the ticket, telling the guy that I had been waiting. He apologized and said he would send someone right over.  About ten seconds later, our shuttle arrived. \n\nThe driver was apologetic with some kind of reasonable excuse, and we were quickly delivered to the lot. I was impressed that the driver, after placing my bags in my car for me, actually waited until my car started before getting back in the shuttle. \n\nI pulled up to the window, not really feeling like I had any fight in me after a 5 hr flight full of screaming toddlers, but I gave the coupon a try. It worked!  Yeah, there was a $1.50 surcharge. Fine. My car was safe after being there for a week. No hassles!", "business_id": "U4IipLI4RsuBLmxTFEV2MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V3kCh0EPMTug_Ovu-TiknA", "review_id": "5EuRHhmsikqlOsTBh0fAqQ", "text": "I've been parking at this lot for years now, maybe 12 or so.  I travel a lot with my work.  Only way to get covered parking anymore is to reserve it online.  Whoops!.  Reserving it online costs you an additional $5 bucks service charge.. Nobody said anything about that did they.  It shows up when you're inputting your CC to pay for the reservation.  That bites...", "business_id": "U4IipLI4RsuBLmxTFEV2MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "V3kCh0EPMTug_Ovu-TiknA", "review_id": "08-Fnu8Ma_ewZEhdlwYawA", "text": "Always hoping that the feedback we do here as well as the feedback I'm pretty fearless about giving in person at the places I frequent serves a purpose, I'm happy to report this:  \n\nGot a response to my dissatisfaction with Sky Harbor Airport parking which I've use for over 10 years now.  It's been getting harder and harder to get covered parking for my chariot. And haven't been too happy about that $1.50 a day surcharge they implemented when gas got to almost 4 bucks a gallon, but never removed when prices returned to normal.  Guess they've just been pocketing that.\n\nSomeone saw my review and wrote me.  Turns out her sister works there and she told her sister I would be calling and gave me sis' contact info.  I called sis and she was masterful at addressing my concerns and treating me as a valuable customer. I got off the phone really satisfied that I want to keep doing business with them.  After all me and half their drivers are on a first face basis (not first name).  And they've been very consistent in servicing the terminals and getting me back and forth to my car stuck in their lot once again while I go out and save the world.  Muchas gracias to both sisters!", "business_id": "U4IipLI4RsuBLmxTFEV2MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 10, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "P2kVk4cIWyK4e4h14RhK-Q", "review_id": "kL6ByJuKEGAkhuQa0CJy5A", "text": "I just can't stomach the $25/day rates at the Sky Harbor garage and I have had 2 bad experiences with the economy lot.\n\nHence, I gave these folks a try. It seems to be a pretty straightforward operation.\n\nI did get a driver who had the gift of gab. \n\nHe produced relentless banter from the time I got in until the time I got out.  \n\nHe was still going after he pulled away. \n\nBoundless, ceaseless, constant.\n\nI'm certain he is still going.\n\nWithout interruption. \n\nRelentless.  \n\nUnending.  \n\nTireless.\n\nNon stop. \n\nA human perpetual motion machine of small talk.", "business_id": "U4IipLI4RsuBLmxTFEV2MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "YzNZNgpOy9tthDnczS_ajg", "review_id": "-uQvBedoU2TOZtd1toD0AA", "text": "Hi, my name is Georgeann and I'm an iPhone addict. I twitter, I foursquare, I tumbl, I angry bird, I words with friends, I basically have every single addiction you can possible have contained in that little device. If there was an app for \"Smoking Crack\", I'd probably pick that habit up too.\n\nBut, as much as I love it, I can also be pretty irresponsible with taking care of my beloved little phone treasure. I never fully charge it, drop it constantly, and once spilled an entire pint of Newcastle INTO my purse, soaking my phone AND wasting a beer. That was a sad night. Another thing I pretty much consistently do is leave my phone random places, such as bars, cabs, bathrooms, and now, Sky Harbor Airport Parking Shuttles. \n\nLuckily, the people at Sky Harbor Airport Parking are awesome and I was able to recover my phone as soon as I realized it was missing, which any iPhone addict knows would take them six and a half minutes, tops.  I flipped a bitch, passing my driver on the way, he gave me the thumbs up and I knew my precious was waiting safely for me in their front booth.  And it was!\n\nAny place that helps with the recovery of my phone deserves 5 stars (see my update of The Vig for proof), but this company would have probably received 5 for me, or at least a rounded-up 4.5, regardless.  They're easy to find (just past the railroad tracks on 40th street), always have room on the lot, and quickly pick you up both from your car and from the airport. I've never had to call them after landing, it's never even occurred to me, and I think I've waited for a maximum of 10 minutes. The drivers are really friendly, and the prices are the best I've seen, especially if you download the coupon from their website that gets you $6.50/day uncovered. For a weekend trip, that's cheaper than a cab and way less awkward than being that annoying friend who is always asking for rides to the airport. Plus, if you're a huge flake like me who can't keep her belongings on her person for more than 6 hours at a time, there's a good chance you'll get your stuff back. Five stars!", "business_id": "U4IipLI4RsuBLmxTFEV2MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "QhuESGhOQWnKqwlSrISm8A", "review_id": "qUdac_fDk4cRgbH0_g8fXA", "text": "I've parked here at least 70 times.  Always reliable, except for one stormy day when the place was flooded..\n\nGo to the web site and get the $6.50 coupon.  I like to print a few extras and hand them out on the bus..", "business_id": "U4IipLI4RsuBLmxTFEV2MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-12-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "RxfFQxUtSIGYwTKU_rvAeg", "review_id": "mosH3g7HtQxV8nQLZc772w", "text": "I have been parking here loyally for several years but the last two times have prompted me to look elsewhere. The location is somewhat good but stinks if you get stuck behind the train since it is just south of the train tracks. The shuttle are fairly frequent and prices reasonable. What has really rubbed me the wrong way is the service. Okay, maybe just one particular driver. The second to last time we used this place, it just so happened that the driver that dropped us off at the airport wrote down the wrong place. When we were taken back to the parking lot, the driver kept arguing with me and saying my location was wrong. It was to the point, he was almost ridiculing me in front of the other passengers. When we finally located my car, I showed him the ticket where the location was written. His response was that the original driver was an idiot for writing down the wrong location. No apology to me for his behavior. We used Sky Harbor during Christmas and we got the SAME driver again after being picked up and taken back to the lot. Turns out his behavior was the same and this time I watched it exhibited towards other passengers in addition to myself. My husband thought it might have been his sense of humor but yelling at other drivers in the parking lot is unacceptable. Besides this idiot's behavior, during the holiday, Sky Harbor Parking had cars parked in front and behind vehicles in middle rows. There were three couples who were blocked in when dropped off. I couldn't believe it. Who wants to deal with that when traveling all day? Thankfully, it didn't happen to us, because I would have blown a fuse after dealing with the driver. I might try out Pre-Flight who has a frequent driver program. Hopefully, their customer service is better...", "business_id": "U4IipLI4RsuBLmxTFEV2MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OroGqv0t7fy-Q3E2PzTEwQ", "review_id": "lLXh24KI8x0-ZGBlWoRDdA", "text": "Been parking here at least 10 times; fast, affordable and safe.  Use your smartphone and YELP app to access the super check-in discount.\n\nWhile it didn't happen this time, at Christmas they were especially full, so don't be surprised at that time of year and make reservations (yes, make reservations at a parking lot)", "business_id": "U4IipLI4RsuBLmxTFEV2MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1jjgnx45Q7KOR99Yp8i03g", "review_id": "igWPhKZOkpQ7z3l5jYTAjQ", "text": "This is a stand-up operation.  Be sure to ask for Paris.  She's the best employee there.", "business_id": "U4IipLI4RsuBLmxTFEV2MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3p7Pgmofr46rPincUFrX3w", "review_id": "QAl_Q8cUNq66cQcy5QClcA", "text": "Don't park here. My car was broken into and some items were stolen. With all the people and shuttles going around and monitoring the lot, this still happened. I'm very unsatisfied.", "business_id": "U4IipLI4RsuBLmxTFEV2MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-04-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "duTeTiNX__zYcznMX5CgMw", "review_id": "T8P5mlQC40KM4xn337oqWQ", "text": "This place is below par. The cashiers are to busy to take care of customers because they're on their cell phones alot Left several message for the manager \"Patricia\" she never call back so you know where she is as for customer service. The only people who seem to care are the van drivers but they have problems with the staff and under man.\nAnd when does rain you have to be careful where you park due to flooding in the lot.\n\nSo lets see 4 days p/week  X $ 7.00 p/day=  $ 28.00 X 52 weeks=$ 1456.00 X my 3 people $ 4368.00 P/Yr. Well Patricia that is what you are losing as of this week. My people and I are moving to another lot.", "business_id": "U4IipLI4RsuBLmxTFEV2MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AeucYo8J-rZjcq09Wuqsjw", "review_id": "Dba9vQTtglQW_sO5M5J7rg", "text": "my fav  thing about this place  compared to other airports i have visited is when picking someone up they never kick you out and ask you to keep moving... literally can wait as long as necessary by the pickup curb....\n\nim a chick who is all about convenience!", "business_id": "U4IipLI4RsuBLmxTFEV2MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q0SIbZZ8hMFtVP9G6S5Dpw", "review_id": "AXsbYHKEbEB8yEvBHopJkg", "text": "Priced right & yelp got coupons...with that said, parking space was a little tight for larger car or suv. Also, getting out of the Terminal 3 parking lot was a little scaring as the one way sign was off and almost went backward. Yikes!", "business_id": "U4IipLI4RsuBLmxTFEV2MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wvsMlpa6U9RV4-_pU4gBJg", "review_id": "pH6mD4C_XLGQIOCelUgW6w", "text": "I have been using this company easily for 15 years, before they changed to the current company name (sold I think).  I travel probably 6-8 times a year these days, but used to be much more frequently.  They give discount for AAA, which is good--makes it same as most coupones.  BUT finally, I am changing.  Some drivers are good, some drive too fast and agressively, and it's hit and miss what kind of service you get.    Generally, the pickup is fast at the lot and at the airport.  I do not like the reservation system for covered parking--it should be first come, first served--this is my final frosting on the cake.  I am changing and trying a different company today when I travel.  Too many times not so great service.", "business_id": "U4IipLI4RsuBLmxTFEV2MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "U_fAIe7CUaGMejwSdNvMgw", "review_id": "S5aHGCJk93kVRJiFvqhGOQ", "text": "Has the feel of your regular neighborhood airport parking service.  The lot isn't much to look at, but it always has a space for my car. The drivers are regular Joes who portage your bags and appreciate tips.  They drive you from your car to the automatic sliding doors of the airport, which is even more convenient than parking at the airport as you have to walk from your parking spot to the elevators, and cheaper.  There's always a deal.  In fact, the attendants force you to take a deal if you forget to print a coupon.  Your AAA card will always work in a pinch.  The Yelp deal is good too.  The buses are distinctive and easy to find as long as you don't confuse them with the airport's shuttle.  Make sure to read your ticket and go to the right side of the terminal.  I keep going back because Sky Harbor Airport Parking is quick and reliable.\n\nAnd during the holidays, you may get lucky and board the Christmas van.  It is decked out with more decorations than your average neighborhood.  And the driver will tell you the story of the candy cane on the way.", "business_id": "U4IipLI4RsuBLmxTFEV2MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dop-mD9qf2J0t2mljfHG4Q", "review_id": "8-Ksh-5uc_G8dT1o1kulOQ", "text": "I was lured to this place by their website - what a mistake.   Here's why.\n\nThe website says \"access from all freeways\" and \"close to the airport\".   In reality this place is a couple miles off any freeway and tucked back in a sketchy industrial area.  It may be close to the runway but that doesn't matter because the route the shuttles have to take to actually go to the airport is probably a further drive than from any of the other lots. \n\nThe website says \"security fenced\".  Yes - there is an old chain link fence, and it's falling down!  Literally - falling down in places.  I am not joking when I say it would be super easy for almost anyone to jump over it in places - and I wouldn't be surprised if this happens considering the sketchy area.\n\nThe website says \"asphalt surface with wider isles and stalls\".  Yes - there is asphalt, which was probably laid 20 years ago, has never been maintained and is a mine field of potholes.  Wider isles and stalls is not even a joke, it's just a lie.  In fact, some of the isles are barely wide enough for one car and the spaces seem like compact spaces.\n\nWhat they also don't tell you on the website is the vans are old, the whole place is old, and sometimes you can get stuck behind a train (yes...stuck behind a train) when the shuttle is taking you to the airport.\n\nNeedless to say, I won't be back", "business_id": "U4IipLI4RsuBLmxTFEV2MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3MSa_fdxgsaY9yF9vqmeUg", "review_id": "a4R0kJYt2SVK4EB0ld1kPQ", "text": "Cheap but that's it.  Buses do not run as frequent as other lots", "business_id": "U4IipLI4RsuBLmxTFEV2MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZUx-B52hGRhmeUDVukmjrg", "review_id": "IpGVUP6wYQrgjsE28CWPtw", "text": "My mom was going to be coming back from the airport at a time I was unavailable to pick her up. We decided what made the most economical sense was to drop her car off at an airport parking lot for her to pick up the next day instead of spending a lot of money for a week of parking or a super shuttle to her house. So I found a coupon for this parking lot where we have parked many times in the past for $6.50/day with a free shuttle from the airport. \n\nWhen she picked up the car the next day she gave the ticket to the attendant which is supposed to tell them what to charge based on how long you have been there. The car was there for less than 24 hours. When the attendant first rang up the ticket there must have been a prior ticket still in the system because she told my mom her total was $23.50. What?!? My mom told her it had been there less than 24 hours and that she gave her a coupon for $6.50. So the attendant corrected it and told my mom that her total is $9.50. When my mom asked about the difference between $6.50 and her total she was told that it was a $3.00 fuel and service charge. \n\nThis \"fuel and service charge\" is ridiculous. The coupon says $6.50 per day. Said nothing about additional fees may apply. Also advertised \"free shuttle\". So clearly the shuttle is not \"free\" if this fuel and service charge applies. When I dropped the car off I was not told about any additional fees either. \n\n$3.00 is not a huge amount but I went here specifically because of the coupon. If I had known other fees would be added on top of the price I would have found her cheaper pricing elsewhere. I will not be returning here for my airport parking needs in the future if they tack on unannounced \"fees\" at the end. The attendant was very rude to my mom when she questioned the fee and the attitude was pretty much...if you want your car back pay it...", "business_id": "U4IipLI4RsuBLmxTFEV2MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-07-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 7, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "tozZlMhBEZBXEQHyFuIO3A", "review_id": "qcJCyIfjxlRNIltehsXECA", "text": "Stupid me for not reading prior reviews before going to this place.  Learned my lesson.  If I would have read the reviews I would have learned about the $3.00 \"fuel fee\".  But, I'll get to that in a minute.\n\nBefore I rant about the fuel fee, I'll say first - as a gal who has a certain expectation of \"nice and clean\" for me and my ride, this place doesn't cut it.  Not even close in fact.  On that alone, this place wouldn't have me a second time as a customer.\n\nBut, the thing that makes me fume is the $3.00 \"fuel  fee\".  I didn't see any mention of a \"fuel fee\" on their website (however - yes - it is written on the coupon, and next time I will be sure to pull out my electron microscope to make sure I catch the very very very fine print).  Why did I think there wasn't a fuel fee (besides the fact I don't own an electron microscope?), because their website goes out of its way to say \"FREE 24 hour shuttle service\".   The website not only says it, but it is listed first on their list of attributes.  It is not only listed first but the word FREE is in all caps!  Like, you would actually think it's FREE right?  Because it says so - on the website - first on the list - in all caps.  But no - not quite free - because there's actually a $3.00 fuel fee (which equates to almost another 50% on top of their daily rate).  So...actually...in my book...NOT...FREE.  \n\nKind of like saying my plane ticket is free, but all I have to do is pay for the jet fuel before I can get off the plane.\n\nRidiculous.\n\nMaybe the owner is laughing all the way to the bank because, like I said, it is written in microscopic print on their coupon.  For me, I'll be laughing all the way to another parking lot.", "business_id": "U4IipLI4RsuBLmxTFEV2MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Yu7d5Pdvl3D2_tY5Dv2jRQ", "review_id": "NRZRBTobxRWpRIegLEUdgw", "text": "Facility: Fairly dirty parking facility, and covered parking only covers approximately 2/3 of the car so the back end is hanging out. And that's with my little Jetta. It's fairly obvious that their shuttles are purchased used and very well worn from one of the more reputable companies- mine had bare wood flooring showing instead of rubber.\n\nService: Provided incorrect pick up location info for our return trip. Shuttle driver was rude - the passengers in the shuttle were smiling and laughing because they couldn't believe his behavior was actually happening. Just taking the shuttle to and from the airport terminal and back to my car was awkward at best.\n\nI would definitely recommend against using the service in favor of just about any competitor in the area.", "business_id": "U4IipLI4RsuBLmxTFEV2MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-oEd4V0elwPvm-m-8Yys-g", "review_id": "qbc-2Fii8pkrYFH6RjNHzQ", "text": "We had an awful experience here where we were accused of driving by and scratching their \"brand new\" shuttle. We used to go here all the time and would recommend this place because they are fairly cheap and close to the airport. But after meeting with all their management from this incident and wasting an hour of our time for a false accusation, we would never go back. The police even got involved and said that there was absolutely no way we could have physically scratched their shuttle. Management was not accomodating or apologetic at all for wasting our time. I only feel that this is necessary to say is because I really hope that they do not victimize another innocent person just so that the shuttle driver does not have to take money out of their own paycheck for scratches.", "business_id": "U4IipLI4RsuBLmxTFEV2MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OroGqv0t7fy-Q3E2PzTEwQ", "review_id": "nEEro8GlqqYdafOejZkagA", "text": "Mention \"YEL.001\" to receive the $6.00 per day and one time service fee of $2.50", "business_id": "U4IipLI4RsuBLmxTFEV2MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VZSt8Sj6maMnNl5epDD7_A", "review_id": "WZqLKEiXt1KDLwlBjWhgCg", "text": "Clean and security was very friendly with a baby", "business_id": "U4IipLI4RsuBLmxTFEV2MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2qkHJ1oqE01DovTqpqCC0Q", "review_id": "NldXYmhIh3w10_iASzEyZg", "text": "EDIT:\nThis is NO LONGER my spot. LoveD the discount coupon that pops up when you check in on Yelp, BUT it's not worth the trouble of trying to figure out which van is going to pick you up and being rudely told a van with Sky Harbor Parking written on the side is not going to the lot where my car is. The shuttle is fast and timely on the trip to the airport, so I'll keep 2 stars.", "business_id": "U4IipLI4RsuBLmxTFEV2MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-03-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "kffxYQVQsEpF1DVlQlcGCg", "review_id": "mmf42ummKp-sCGGf_fEVWg", "text": "On more than one occassion I have had to park here. It is not a bad price, but now I see they have coupons, and I am going to have to start getting those.\nWe are all into not spending too much $4 lately. \nWell, at least this week, hee hee.\n Anyway,  had cut my time short on my last trip. So I did not think that I would be able to make my check in time for my flight. But, I got there parked ,got to level 3 and thru security with time to spare.\nGreat I know~!\nFast ,quick and easy. I just need to get those coupons and fast.", "business_id": "U4IipLI4RsuBLmxTFEV2MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sqgvPaVrZUqily4fLyBxhQ", "review_id": "GTNAViBCbZSsybXJnQx02A", "text": "I bought a groupon for this as $14.99 for three days of parking isn't a bad price. Upon pulling up to the lot, I can see why the parking is inexpensive. I was a little uneasy about leaving my car here as it didn't really seem that secure. I mean, someone could easily just walk right in and vandalize your car. I guess I'd rather pay a little bit more for peace of mind. \n\nAnyway, upon arriving back to my car from my trip, I encountered a very unprofessional driver. He asked what row I was parked in, which I responded \"2.\" Upon arriving back to the lot he told me to just holler when I saw my car. When I saw it I said three times very loudly that I saw my car. He wound up driving past it and dropping off another family that was on the shuttle with me. He then asked me where my car was and I told him that we passed it. He then decided to lecture me about speaking up. I didn't appreciate that since I spoke up three times. Maybe someone should lecture him about listening. \n\nNext time I take a trip I'm going to try the Blue Sky airport parking. It's a little further away but looks way nicer and more secure.", "business_id": "U4IipLI4RsuBLmxTFEV2MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7aMUGpEAhstdk4ZuH7qOWA", "review_id": "KaHyUBIEwmki_ou9Mxzsyg", "text": "I've used this place for the past 2.5 years, about once a month. The service has gotten absolutely terrible. As I type this I've been waiting at terminal 3 for a shuttle for about 25 minutes, and it's 115 degrees outside. Every other parking facilities shuttle has been by 2-3 times. \n\nI even have a discount card that gives me $2 off per day but I'd rather pay more at other facilities. \n\nEvery time I call the office to let them know I've been waiting I get someone that has an attitude problem.\n\nI also noticed that there are a couple photos  that have a very pretty girl that \"works\" for the shuttle service. Every employee I've ever seen looks as if they just got out of prison.", "business_id": "U4IipLI4RsuBLmxTFEV2MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WmWtFZCZEQhwYHUKgbnb6A", "review_id": "PSCepSLwQrEMF3Is-Ge_zw", "text": "This mornings experience was horrible. I pulled and the lady was on the phone. She asked that I push the button. I reversed my vehicle to do so. I pushed the button, drove fwd back to her and she asked me for a ticket. I stated it didn't provide one and then she said to reverse again and push the button again. So, I did so and the machine said out of order. Then while on the phone age screamed something about aisle 3. I drove off, parked and once I parked the driver asked if I was auth to park in the covered parking. Horrible service! I didn't mind paying extra..but if the lady was doing her job, I would have known that. Never returning back to this dump!", "business_id": "U4IipLI4RsuBLmxTFEV2MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sqgvPaVrZUqily4fLyBxhQ", "review_id": "lu6qo7GvnlJTMW8DEvLhuA", "text": "Ok, ok....perhaps my first review was a little harsh. I should not have taken a star away because their security didn't seem secure. My car, after all, was not broken into and I have, since writing this review, reviewed some police reports to see if this place has an unusually high theft rate...and it doesn't. \n\nUpon writing this review, management from this company contacted me, which I really appreciate. It shows that they care about their business and care about their reviews on Yelp and what their customers have to say. It also shows that my business is valued and I truly appreciate that. \n\nI am willing to give this business another try next time I travel out of town.", "business_id": "U4IipLI4RsuBLmxTFEV2MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "khu-suuWgI7COCWCJlIZxw", "review_id": "s9kt6H16_ae3_yDkEdTExQ", "text": "It's standard.", "business_id": "U4IipLI4RsuBLmxTFEV2MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "KJDymAcoPiW_vuqthGxfpQ", "review_id": "0jGXXRZA7GhM_iL4XluJYA", "text": "We shopped around online to see what options were available for off site parking for our trip and this place seemed like it would be a decent spot.  We booked a covered parking spot online and printed our reservation.  \n\nDriving in we asked the attendant in the front booth about the reservation and she said to \"park anywhere that was open,\" so we explained that we had paid for covered parking and she said to just go ahead.  So we drove over to the covered area and picked a spot.  The shuttle bus driver was nice enough to swing by and pick us up as we were walking down with our stuff to the pick up area.  He asked us where we parked and we showed him.  He then explained that we would need to put a special pass on the dash to show we paid for covered parking - which the front attendant should have given us.  He helped us to secure that ticket and we were dropped at the airport shortly after.\n\nThe way back to the car was a disaster.  We approached the shuttle in the designated area, and it was already full, but the driver let us know that another was on its way in 2 minutes. The next driver passes us right on by and goes about ten car lengths up to another area completely - obviously they don't communicate where they left people standing when one bus leaves people.  One of the gentlemen standing next to us went down to the driver to explain we were all waiting at the other end, so the driver made the loop (add another 7-10 minutes for that to happen).  \n\nWe make it to the lot and the driver assumed we were all together, so he drives the four of us back to the end of the lot and asks my fiancee to start unloading the other people's stuff, which we had already told him when he asked us to load it at the airport, that it wasn't our stuff.  So, we explained again that we were not together, so he said \"Oh, well I would have dropped you up front where your car was if I had known.\"  We had already told him at least twice, but he hadn't listened.\n\nFinally, he drops us at our car 45 minutes after we arrived at that first shuttle bus back at the airport.  To add to the wait, we drove up to the attendant at the booth to leave, and she ignored us for a solid 5 minutes while she texted on her phone.  When she did open the window all she said was \"ticket\" and then after a second or two \"your total is $___\" without any other words.  Not the friendliest person ever.\n\nOverall: C-\nWe have another trip coming up and I doubt we will reuse this service. The first shuttle driver was the only saving grace here.", "business_id": "U4IipLI4RsuBLmxTFEV2MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "wttePGxhTumTTUinL5tlTg", "review_id": "OrIBxO6MnTUWDX5Gv-Us-w", "text": "Simple and easy to use. If you've never used an off-site airport parking facility, don't harbor the erroneous notion that they are less convenient. You get dropped off right in front of your terminal minutes after you leave the lot and your car is in a secure location less than 2 miles from the airport. When you return to Phoenix, it's just as easy to spot one of their shuttles to return to your car. I have used Sky Harbor Airport Parking several times, and paid between $6-7 per day for uncovered parking versus $9 at the airport lots.", "business_id": "U4IipLI4RsuBLmxTFEV2MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "mqELWLgzXtcQDCxY60Xkyg", "review_id": "_wLadHEyNBpQNmCQPq6v2w", "text": "Groupon is what introduced me to this place. I actually use Airport Parking services regularly. I have happen to use a competitor for many years but decided to take advantage of this 3 day parking deal which I am glad I did. I have to say I was extremely impressed over all. The first thing I like about this place is they are close to the airport. The second thing I like is that everyone is super friendly. I could not believe how nice all of the staff was. Especially my driver Tim who picked me up at around Midnight and still had a smile on his face. He was patient with antsy tired flyer's who wanted to get home. Matter of fact he had so much patience with everyone he came into contact with. The third thing I like is how organized the staff operates. From telling me where to park, giving me a parking ticket to remind me of my spot and the checkout process. I was in and out in a timely manner. \n\nI am proud to say this is my new parking spot moving forward.", "business_id": "U4IipLI4RsuBLmxTFEV2MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wUEp87FqOB9ew27Iz6zk_w", "review_id": "y8IJCFRs6097yt7NdRljtQ", "text": "I've parked here on three separate trips. The parking here is super inexpensive ($6 per day if you check in on yelp and redeem the offer that pops up).  The shuttles run frequently and all of the drivers I've ever had were extremely friendly and efficient.  Not much else you can ask for in off-site airport parking!", "business_id": "U4IipLI4RsuBLmxTFEV2MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sa2cz0i-_alUTpbiNy1ahg", "review_id": "iLsjx6zdxtjaQ9pip9y_QQ", "text": "The worst run airport parking service I have ever used.  I arrived at the pick up spot and waited almost 20 minutes for a shuttle to pick me up.  When it arrived it was completely full and the driver said another will be along soon. So about another 15 minutes later two more full shuttles arrive and tell me they are full as well. The driver actually told me I should get a cab. Being a part of Uber I just called a car to take me to the lot. Here is the best part. They claim their lot is secure. When I was dropped off in front I just walked by the the attendant while he was on his phone.  So naturally I was late because of this organization and they had nerve to try to charge me a late fee since I arrived an hour after my check out time. Never again will use this lot or recommend it to anyone. Pay the little extra and get better service.", "business_id": "U4IipLI4RsuBLmxTFEV2MQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 13, "useful": 15, "cool": 15}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "QGMo9Dh65T99cPHYoiYEKw", "text": "OMG....I am reviewing....gasp, my Scottsdale friends, gasp, yes, a FLEA MARKET. And no, this is not where momma fleas buy milk for their young. The flea market or swap meet here in downtown Phoenix was a new experience for me. And let me tell you, it is pretty damn fun. Now, I can only take it for so long. Like fabric shopping with Rickie. Or hearing about my parents' neighbors goiter. It is huge. I'm pretty sure we were the only two mo's perusing the neon lamps, Frauda sunglasses and mattresses. Yes, they do sell mattresses. Please. Step away from the mattresses. Oh, and probably not the best place to get that tattoo. But, if you're looking for a new sunglasses, like my Foui Vouitton's ($8) and I've had them over a year and receive numerous compliments, you should hit up this place. After paying a buck or two to get in, you walk past lots of weird candy (it ain't Snickers and such) like sugary, lemony, chile spiced fried things. Not as bad as it sounds. I found the COOLEST Eiffel Tower statue that when you pull on it, A SWORD comes out!!!! Yes, you heard me. Just what every nightstand needs. And shoes. Yes, I bought a pair of $25 shoes and no kidding, get more compliments than my $240 Johnston & Murphy's. The best part is tucked away in the corner and it's truly the hidden gem. A store totally dedicated to Hello Kitty, Brady Bunch, Betty Boop, Charlie's Angels and all things pop culture. I could spend all day in this part. If you're up for something different and before it gets too hot, skee daddle on down to Washington Ave. Oh and they also have deodorant, make up, those pictures that you plug in and they have Jesus and a waterfall, with moving Jesus and water, all lit up, and an entire Kimono booth, incense, cookware and a man who makes guacamole, stuffed animals and while you're at the flea market you can even have your car windows tinted or a mural put on the side of your van!", "business_id": "vTDJ_ZbxUw1MUOPPG9esOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "DqQzkxbhm4rEJpsIT3XxOA", "review_id": "q85E2hDVZLUZs4i55fV2xA", "text": "The person before me reviewed Phoenix Greyhound Park as a Flea Market. I....will be reviewing the Greyhound Park in Dog Race form. \n\nWe came here during 4th of July night, after many drinks and BBQ-ing and swimming at my relatives home. Prior to leaving to come here, it sounded like a good idea - I was comparing the dog races to the Del Mar horse races in San Diego in my head.\n\nBut, during the drive, I started feeling wary. This is Arizona, and they're racing dogs in 110 degree heat? What is the constant tugging at my heartstrings? This guilt isn't working for me. \n\nThe track is outdoor, while the patrons betting on these beautiful animals sit indoor in stadium seating, behind huge glass windows, watching giddily while drinking beer and eating snack bar-type foods. Admission is free. \n\nThey do keep the dogs indoor before racing them. I decided I'd relent and bet on a race, then immediately felt like an asshole when they brought the dogs around for the camera and I saw them dressed in numbered garb and muzzles. I lost, but I didn't bet for the rest of the races we stayed for, it just didn't feel right.\n\nEveryone else had a good time, though, especially the winners. \n\nHow can I get so excited about the horse races but not the dog races? I'm a walking contradiction.", "business_id": "vTDJ_ZbxUw1MUOPPG9esOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "hq0WUfau1Mh3GyHn8oVdNQ", "review_id": "xJTZlk4--eCUOY0-RyNCrQ", "text": "I went to the Flea Market today for the first time in years and was pleasantly surprised at just how much cool stuff there was. If you've ever been to Asia and done the outdoor night market's then this is the closest you're gonna get...especially in Phoenix. \n\nThere was the usual selection of flea-market junk, but also a large selection of tools, new and used car stereo's and speakers, bootleg DVDs, knock off Coach bags and sunglasses and inexpensive clothes and shoes. There were a lot of booths selling a variation of the same thing and I would have given the market a better rating if there was more variety.\n\nGoing to the flea-market is as much of a cultural experience as it is a shopping trip so be prepared! There is great Mexican food, Hispanic medicinal herb booths, Tejano  music blaring, and ethnic dried foods that you might not recognize. \n\nDid I mention you can get $3.00 beers? Drunk shopping is one of my favourite ways to do outdoor markets and on a cool Phoenix night this would be a great way to spend the evening.", "business_id": "vTDJ_ZbxUw1MUOPPG9esOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "s8fJCSltyub39Q1dqzjb6g", "review_id": "qk0KxYwYCJjK9th5yA0ouA", "text": "Okay, this was my first time at Phoenix Greyhound Park and my first time watching dog races (unless I can count watching All Dogs Go to Heaven - because I have seen that countless times). Any ways, I would definitely go again and I would totally recommend Phoenix Greyhound Park. \n\nLike I said, I have never done this before - so I had no clue how to bet or what to bet on. There was this VERY helpful man named Chuck who broke down the beats to me and my friend and really helped us get started. I won 5 times, but still walked away $6 short from when I started...it takes real skill to be that good... :o) At first, since I didn't really know what I was doing, the races were a little confusing to me, but after 4 hours and a few wins later, I was yelling my dismay and excitement with the rest of the crowd! At about 10pm (when my friend and I assumed the old folks home buses came and packed up their clientele) The atmosphere was still lively and it was still fun! Though, I would say that's because 99% of the people who were there were probably also pure blood Hockey and Nascar fans...so they know how to have fun (in their own way! :)) \n\nTo say the least I had a blast with the betting, dog races and family friendly environment - the reason for my mid-rating has more to do with the quality of food service. I think we saw our waitress about 4 times the whole 5 hours we were there...when the food finally came it was really good (don't waste your money on the desserts), but I was thirsty pretty much the whole time. I'm giving them a little bit of a break because I think for the whole room (200 tables) they only had 2 waitresses, so they were spread thin and we were up and down making our bets any ways. \n\nOh, and by the way, when you go, be a big spender and pay the $3 bucks a person and go up stairs, that's where all the fun is (and you get to ride the escalator)!", "business_id": "vTDJ_ZbxUw1MUOPPG9esOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zkYVynne6WGty88k474KBA", "review_id": "aOMhGUXnimYXmRnl63_eog", "text": "I arrived a 3:20a on 5/20. I bought a ticket for the 3:45a bus. It was not ready to leave until 4:25a and it was overbooked. I had to wait for the next bus going my way which was 8:25a. I still had to pay full price- eat the terrible overpriced food and use the facilities that smelled like they hadn't  been cleaned in months in the meantime. I would never use greyhound again.", "business_id": "vTDJ_ZbxUw1MUOPPG9esOw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HWi8ntFMy81BVjAsgAwbrQ", "review_id": "7W266dZ6c_b9guu_RJk0Yw", "text": "These guys ARE great. When you've got anything in mind for your 4x4 that goes above and beyond how it rolled off the factory floor, they've got the parts, the experience, and the know-how to get you squared away. Good selection of accessories and upgrades, and there's enough combined knowledge in store to choke a horse.\n\nLabor rates are extremely fair. They can do anything from install a lift to repair a frame. \n\nThere are about a million chain and local \"off-road shops\" in the valley, but 4Wheelers is the only one that's earned my trust.", "business_id": "VCjL_1dIIdUwVdK-_9ggRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MI_ZFuJ55bRnaarjYzkKRg", "review_id": "RLEveb6KKf1Kcy9f8StMQA", "text": "Fantastic guys! Very honest and nobody does better work. Have had them do 3 jeeps now and they have done my right every time!\n\nA+++++++", "business_id": "VCjL_1dIIdUwVdK-_9ggRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SHcX9hp5RG3-OqsbvissIQ", "review_id": "yz-zBEpBiXi-WOglRSCpTg", "text": "Just got my Jeep back from having them do a lift on it.  The work was done ahead of time for exactly the price they quoted.  Everything looks great and they went out of their way to tell me to bring it back at 500 miles and they will re-check everything.  They also said they'd check/re-do the alignment after I got my wheels and tires put on, which I'm not buying from them (private deal from another Jeep guy).\n\nAll around everyone is helpful and friendly.  I trust the advice because they actually told me not to buy some of the extras I was considering.  Not often a store/shop will turn down money for your own benefit.  Obviously they know that happy customers will keep coming back.\n\nAs I told other Jeep owners that they were doing a lift, the comments universally were, Those guys are great, they'll do a great job.\"", "business_id": "VCjL_1dIIdUwVdK-_9ggRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-ISLAzw6YmLDsMucaqOeNg", "review_id": "tx8x_WgD9Yq2uIe_epcKEw", "text": "These guys are great for budget/diy types like myself. They have a great selection of brackets, tabs, and builder parts. I have never felt awkward going in and picking they're brain a little when I get stumped by a project, the same cannot be said for some of the other shops around town. As a result, I will happily drive the 45 miles to get there while passing by a half a dozen or so shops on the way. I picked up a set of used tires, for mocking up the suspension on my Willys, for dirt cheap. My only beef is that their \"showroom\" inventory seemed a little sparse the last time I was there, but i'm sure if you ask, they'll have it or can get it, quick.", "business_id": "VCjL_1dIIdUwVdK-_9ggRQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XssqApMkryWqc71ANvemJQ", "review_id": "ONM_dypOdsf5IbHyuMpvPw", "text": "not a bad place to stay. the staff is fairly helpful, but doesn't seem to like their jobs too much. i was greeted with an audible sigh upon check-in like i just interupted a thrilling game of solitaire. the room was clean and comfortable, but this IS by the airport, so bring some earplugs. the \"high speed internet\" they advertise and offer is nothing but wireless dial-up at best. but...the price is right, and there is a cool bar/lounge next door.\n\n2/29/08 - I left some dress shirts in my room upon checkout, and when I got back to California, I called them, and they sent them out UPS at no charge!", "business_id": "iKZmLsqTcqnl2iE3xfyGfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-02-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DrWLhrK8WMZf7Jb-Oqc7ww", "review_id": "U_WpcZLvRK8XAa9VnK0Zww", "text": "Once again, make sure you book online under internet rates or the promotional rates, as you can save up to 20 bucks a night this way. Easy check-in and the entire place is smoke-free which is great. Most rooms have their own balconies and the AC and internet work great at this place. They only serve free coffee and banannas from 3-7am, which is unusual, but I found the mini-coffee maker in the rooms very handy for coffee and tea. In this case, there is no dirty carafe to deal with, so that makes it cleaner in my mind - cup goes under, water and coffee slides right in, so it's a good arrangement. Also nice touch is the endless shampoo dispenser and two queen bed rooms all come with mini-fridge, so i thought this place was nice to stay in for  afew days.", "business_id": "iKZmLsqTcqnl2iE3xfyGfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ptNVUHAQ7EpgU-gLNK1Slg", "review_id": "rKslUljygf4HpHn4Duf1Ig", "text": "One of the reasons I tried this hotel is that the airport shuttle I use from the Verde Valley has dropped several people off here every time I've used the shuttle. So I thought I'd try it. Had I written this in the first 10 minutes I was on the property, this would have been 1 star. The front desk clerk left me standing at the front desk during check in for five minute...twice...to answer the phone in another room. I HATE that ~ it's one of my customer service pet peeves. She didn't smile, or apologize, or even make eye contact with me during the entire, long check-in process. The room was wonderful and deserves 5 stars ~ the bed was comfy, the room offered a \"clean remote\" with the flat-screen TV. I had a first floor room and there was no noise from the parking lot, the upper floors or even the planes from the airport. I loved that unlike other hotels that don't start breakfast till 6:00 when I often need to be at the airport before that, they had a great selection of coffees, teas, fruit, cookies and crackers available beginning at 3am!! The shuttle was ontime, and the room was competitively priced. I will definately stay here again.", "business_id": "iKZmLsqTcqnl2iE3xfyGfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9XlKj608uVr-buHVZhYjsw", "review_id": "asKP4Oy5yDYPTeyV5b4PEQ", "text": "Loved the place. Great beds. Clean. Very nice pillows. Would come again!", "business_id": "iKZmLsqTcqnl2iE3xfyGfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RZpaKIztYn8tTP3Wj0NV8g", "review_id": "dDOugg6y_KiigpJZsSs6ug", "text": "So not worth it.  Front desk staff had an attitude.  Did not care we were part of the Best Western membership award program (not right tier I guess!). The room was so so and the staff did not make me want to feel better about it.\n\nI will give a bit of a shout out to the restaurant that is adjoining but not affiliated.  Nice staff and decent food,  (Sam in the bar is great).", "business_id": "iKZmLsqTcqnl2iE3xfyGfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-02-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hm1FQ7MW9ZGzyb_iAfyO_w", "review_id": "TsaFmcuXpUR1tCcHc6xrmw", "text": "Wir hatten das Hotel von Deutschland aus gebucht (www.canusa.de), f\u00fcr eine Nacht nach Ankunft und vor Abholung unseres Wohnmobils am Folgetag. Bei Ankunft am Phoenix International Airport suchten wir zun\u00e4chst verzweifelt nach einem Hotelshuttle f\u00fcr das Best Western - ohne Erfolg. Zwar fuhren permanent Shuttles zu den gro\u00dfen Hotelnamen/-ketten, aber keiner zum Best Western.\n\nEin Anruf dort brachte nichts - besetzt. Also nahmen wir ein Taxi und waren in wenigen Minuten im Hotel. Ein Anforderung des Hotelshuttles - den es gibt - h\u00e4tte keinen wesentlichen Vorteil gebracht. Sie haben nur einen, der dann auch gerade frei sein muss, und wir h\u00e4tten - da wir keine Detailortskenntnisse vom Flughafen hatten - angesichts der unendlich vielen Ausg\u00e4nge gar nicht beschreiben k\u00f6nnen, wo wir sind.\n\nDas Best Western hat klassische Hotelzimmer in einem Fl\u00fcgel auf zwei Etagen. In einem anderen Fl\u00fcgel ist es in Motelform gestaltet, d.h. die G\u00e4ste k\u00f6nnen mit dem PKW vor das Zimmer fahren.\n\nUnsere Zimmer waren sehr gro\u00dfz\u00fcgig, gro\u00dfe Betten mit gef\u00fchlten unendlich viel Kissen, ein gro\u00dfes Bad mit Shampoo und Seife in gro\u00dfen Spendern an der Wand, sehr angenehm im Vergleich zu den kleinen proportionierten Packungen in vielen Hotels. Kaffee-/Teemaschine, gro\u00dfer Flachbild-TV, Klimaanlage, freies WiFi. Da unsere Zimmer am hinteren Ende des Motelfl\u00fcgel lagen, hatten wir eine durchgehende - aber nicht wirklich st\u00f6rende - Ger\u00e4uschkulisse von der nahe liegenden Interstate. Von Flugl\u00e4rm war nichts zu h\u00f6ren.\n\nIm Innenhof des Hotels ein Pool in gepflegter kleiner Gartenanlage. Im Durchgang eine Getr\u00e4nkeautomat, den man auch f\u00fcr Kleinbetr\u00e4ge mit der Kreditkarte f\u00fcttern kann.\n\nDem Hotel angeschlossen ein Restaurant und eine gro\u00dfe Lounge, die an einen britischen Clubraum erinnert. \n\nDas Ein- und Auscheckprozedere war routiniert ohne besondere Aufmerksamkeit. Hilfreich war allerdings die Anfrage, ob wir am n\u00e4chsten Morgen den Shuttle zu einer Autovermietstation ben\u00f6tigten. Offensichtlich sind die meisten Deutschen, die hier absteigen Mietwagen\u00fcbernehmer und werden routinem\u00e4\u00dfig gefragt. Wir nahmen das kostenfreie Angebot gerne an und fixierten den Abholtermin f\u00fcr den kommenden Morgen. In 40 Minuten wurden wir dann zur Vermietstation von Cruise America gefahren - der Fahrer nahm dankend unser Trinkgeld an.\n\nBest Western kann empfohlen werden, es ist angenehm, komfortabel, nahe dem Flughafen. Hat aber keinen Besonderheitscharakter Da wir das Hotel im Rahmen einews Gesamtpaketes gebucht hatten, k\u00f6nnen wir \u00fcber das Preis-Leistungsverh\u00e4ltnis nichts aussagen.", "business_id": "iKZmLsqTcqnl2iE3xfyGfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GubdNFoDAsiwE6bWIr97cQ", "review_id": "cL_ryx25kv7zGpTzca4qNg", "text": "Last week we had a flight from Heathrow to Phoenix with a flight to Reno, well we did not make the Reno flight so we needed a place to stay until the next available flight.\n\nChecking the board at the airport of hotels we choose this one. We called made a reservation and they sent the shuttle to come and get us, it arrived with in ten minutes. The Paris shuttle could learn a thing or two from this place. The driver was friendly and drove in a safe manner.\n\nWhen we arrived we were greeted nicely and checked in quickly.\n\nThe room was down the hall on the ground floor, the hall seemed a bit dingy so was surprised when we entered the room to find a nice large clean well appointed space. The beds were very soft almost bouncy. The shower flowed well with nice hot water. I could not get on to the wifi so that forced me to do what I should have been doing in the first place, sleep. We had requested a wake up call and a space on the shuttle for the next morning. Well we had awaken early and got ready to leave an hour before our planned departure. \n\nLets just say the night time desk crew is a bit cheerier than the morning. Although the shuttle driver was nice. We got to the airport easily.\n\nThe area this Best Western is located is not really where I would choose if it were an extended stay in Phoenix, but for the purpose we needed it did us well.", "business_id": "iKZmLsqTcqnl2iE3xfyGfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0EfhUGoKlU41YNXmh0B1QA", "review_id": "LzpO9zuXva0e8rTvjRc_8Q", "text": "Had to stay here due to late arrival due to LAX shooting.  We arrived in Phoenix around 7pm and didn't want to drive to Sedona till following day.  Was eating dinner nearby and searching for a hotel with my phone.  This hotel came up and was a good price.  We only needed to sleep here so it was ok.  This was the second BW we stayed at that didn't have breakfast included.\nThe restaurant is not affiliated with hotel, didn't try restaurant.\nThere are 2 computers to use free of charge in lobby with a printer.  Didn't get to try the pool.\nAlso stayed here the night before our flight back home.  This hotel is a short drive back to rental car at airport so thats why we chose this hotel.  They also offer free airport shuttle if needed.\nHad free wifi which was nice.\nBook online to get best rate.", "business_id": "iKZmLsqTcqnl2iE3xfyGfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YkPYcIZs7qj6nOoky6cs5A", "review_id": "2UoY-qLlXwv_dsynBQxdCw", "text": "Clean comfortable, only downfall was the noise from the airplanes flying over and rattling the room. Love that they allowed my dog :-)", "business_id": "iKZmLsqTcqnl2iE3xfyGfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-F5tVShMsT5faWkA1sV6bw", "review_id": "-FxndnBBL58JL2YUHlGxig", "text": "This very nice hotel for the money...love the balcony staff was extra friendly and room was neat and clean definitely would stay again!", "business_id": "iKZmLsqTcqnl2iE3xfyGfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ztNFY8htxNtCIIDhOvDN4g", "review_id": "UDMVDh4FRhPNZXPS9r7dSA", "text": "Wow, what a horrible experience. So bad that I had to cancel my reservation for my stay on the way back.\n\nI stayed here with my two children for one night in March. We got in kind of late and checked in around 9:30 pm. Check-in was fine. We let the clerk know we needed a ride to the airport in the morning and it turns out that you can leave your car there if you're planning to stay on your return trip and the stay is 14 days or less (I asked after a friend informed me you can do this--beats paying for airport parking!). We were flying to Hawaii and would be gone for 10 days, so this was a good deal.\n\nOur room was on the ground floor and was not nicer than a Motel 6 as far as I remember Motel 6s being from when I was a kid. It was hot and humid in the hotel so I turned on the AC. That clanky piece of crap managed to wake me up every single time it went on during the night. A HORRIBLE night of sleep.\n\nTo make matters worse, there were a bunch of college-aged drunk kids staying in the hotel who showed up around 10:30 pm. They hung out right outside of my door and were up and down the stairs laughing and being obnoxious until 1 am. I typically am not shy about sticking my head out the door and telling people to be quiet, but since I was alone with my kids, I didn't think it was the best idea. I called the front desk around 11 pm and they said their driver (who doubles as security) would drive back there when he returned from the airport, in about 20 minutes. It was not 20 minutes, that's for sure. Considering we had to be up at 5 am, waiting ANY amount of time was infuriating. They should have had someone on the premises who can act in the capacity of a security guard or something. I heard the van drive by around 1 am and that's when the inconsiderate a-holes finally went up to their rooms.\n\nIn the morning (at 5 am) I couldn't help myself and as we were heading to the front desk to catch the shuttle, I knocked loudly on one of the doors of the worst offenders and called them jerks. Passive aggressive, I know, but whatever. In the lobby, while waiting for the shuttle, I heard other guests complaining about the loud jerks, too.\n\nThe shuttle ride was fine; the driver was a nice guy. There was no way in hell, though, I'd be staying there on our way back. I was worried about my car the entire time we were gone and I didn't cancel my reservation until the day we were supposed to leave HI and stay there again. We got into PHX around 10:30 at night and we waited for the shuttle with about 5 other guests who were staying there. Shuttle after shuttle came for other hotels and ours didn't show up until 11:20 pm. I didn't want to draw too much attention to us since we weren't planning to stay so I didn't complain much. When we got to the hotel, I tipped the guy well and we booked it to the back of the hotel to my car. Thankfully, my car was fine and we made the 10-15 minute drive to a much nicer place--the Hilton Garden Inn. That place cost about $80 more and the AC was still not very quiet, but the hotel was quiet and I turned off the AC and surprisingly wasn't hot. Anyway, that's another review.\n\nI will NEVER stay here again. Ever.", "business_id": "iKZmLsqTcqnl2iE3xfyGfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-04-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gx3ZRjh43OOuavKl_rXvrA", "review_id": "vsNxswuzXYkDJ0uOP4rQtA", "text": "Conveniently placed close to the airport, rental car service also close by with big rooms that are clean and come with basic needs.\n\nI came in with my mother to the lobby where our room had already been reserved, showed proof and was given our two room keys and directions to our room. We took our car around back and was able to park right in front of our hotel room. \n\nThe basic room was spacious, with two Queen sized beds, bathroom/shower, TV, refrigerator, of course AC and wi-fi. We loved our room, it had every thing we needed except for a good coffee maker and microwave. The coffee maker was more of a water boiler and the microwave was available in a small cabinet in the lobby, which looked to be dated from the 80s. There is a pool and hot tub available, which was nice and the area we stayed in right near the pool, downstairs was pretty quiet for the weekend. They did a great job in cleaning up the room, though I wished they provided soap, shampoo that weren't dispensed from their shower and without having to ask at the front desk. Also there is no free breakfast, but provide room service dining from their restaurant out front.\n\nThe only cons are the lack of microwaves in room, safe didn't work, inefficient coffee maker, noisy AC that rattles while it's on and has a touchy thermostat. Also, check your doors when you do leave your room as I noticed after double checking even without a key card opening the room was indeed possible. Other than that Best Western Airport Inn did a great job of keeping the place clean and providing a comfortable stay here for us in Arizona.", "business_id": "iKZmLsqTcqnl2iE3xfyGfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "k5Qp3va9jlWVOuXY_pJDLQ", "review_id": "3zk372evxXMeovujPOizkg", "text": "I randomly drove by this place only to realize it was a parking lot.  This place has all the  pros of a small home business,  no bureaucracy headaches, so I never waited longer than 5 minutes for the shuttle, and owners who appear genuinely concerned about their customers.\n\nIf you really want to save some money, prepay pay on-line.  Of course this only works if you know your itinerary.  Plus they will try to schedule the bus to pick you up.  \n\nAdmittedly the place looks a bit shadey, and I feared I would have to pick my car up in Mexico.   Ultimately my greatest fear should have been the two haboobs blanketing my car with an inch of dirt.  There is only non covered parking.  \n\nI doubt there are any cheaper places to park your car unless you walk to the airport.", "business_id": "ZU69ki-KEBgaK7TrbXAVtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k5Qp3va9jlWVOuXY_pJDLQ", "review_id": "f5sRHYUHxBjWG0gTB8ZqNA", "text": "So after a few visits,  a quick update.  \n\nSo the lot is pretty small, so it can sell out, expecially on those must  fly home weekends like Thanksgiving.  Make sure to call the lot before, or make a reservation like a week in advance to secure your place.  \n\nOff peak days and off hour pick up may takes time at least 20 minutes,  so plan accordingly.    Not bad for the free spirit, not so great for your busy bodies.  \n\nThe ideal place for the college student saving money for fun, but not so much for the peeps expecting immediate pick up and tvs in on the ride back.", "business_id": "ZU69ki-KEBgaK7TrbXAVtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i7dlR7bI_1WxH94zGnUquA", "review_id": "QtqU84j9Z8f9DE0WGc5hOA", "text": "I want to give them 3-stars because of the lady working there, but I really can't complain. $4 a night if reserved online, shuttle arrived within 10 minutes and had us to our terminal in another 10. It was a little confusing pulling in, there's no signage telling people who reserved ahead of time what to do. After we parked, I finally realized there was someone inside. When she saw me she, yelled through the locked door (as I was trying to ask her a question) if I needed the shuttle. The shuttle driver ended up explaining the process of verifying my reservation.", "business_id": "ZU69ki-KEBgaK7TrbXAVtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i7dlR7bI_1WxH94zGnUquA", "review_id": "05abTLm4Oycd3t3__RBAlA", "text": "UPDATE: So on the return trip, we just happened to be walking out when the shuttle was pulling up, so no wait. Just make sure you tell the driver you are going to Sundance (Sundance contracts \"Sky Harbor Parking\" shuttles, and only some of the drivers are designated to go to Sundance). Driver was helpful and polite. Tip them if they're good!\n\nBack at the lot in 5ish minutes, only to discover I had left my interior lights on the past 5 days.... Again, the lady working inside was of no help, and told me that all she could do was \"call a shuttle driver and see if they have a box\".\nNot sure what that means. \nLuckily another family got dropped off as we were walking back to the car, and they were able to jump our car no problem. \n\nCheckout was easy, I pulled up to the window and handed her my receipt I printed at home, and the the ticket the machine gave me when I pulled in last week. If you follow the directions (not really laid out that well) it's a simple process.", "business_id": "ZU69ki-KEBgaK7TrbXAVtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1Q26qOp2F_XxpJFiRxJnAg", "review_id": "8koWqDyY3nlDyWGV1Wtnmw", "text": "The price was certainly right - I don't think you can find a better deal for long-term parking near Sky Harbor. That said, you get what you pay for. The lot is not well-lit, and I had some concerns for the safety of my car (which, as it turns out, were unfounded). Just the same, if you have an expensive automobile, you might want to look elsewhere.\n\nHigh marks to the employees of Sundance, all of whom were very personable and worked hard to provide good service. Be sure and tip your driver!", "business_id": "ZU69ki-KEBgaK7TrbXAVtA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wHKz3EjADr9pvyeZ5lPm7g", "review_id": "mtk25Wpw43_k0jfNxjHSww", "text": "We use Snappy occasionally when we need a big clean up of the yard or we don't have time to mow the lawn.  We have a HUGE yard with a lot of grass.  What I like about Snappy is that their charges are reasonable - maybe even cheap - and they have incredibly fast response time.  They do a very nice job and they are very efficient.  My only complaints are their inconsistent pricing and they don't take AMEX.  I have received bills for more than twice the amount quoted for yard work...  when I call to question the bill, they always adjust the bill down to the original quote - but nonetheless, it questions their trustworthiness.  We would probably use them more regularly for service if I felt that their billing was reliable and if they accepted AMEX since it's the safest way to pay and I'm nervous about a company having my credit card number if their billing is a bit questionable.  Overall - good lawn service but not-so-good billing.", "business_id": "MXehmh-EsMIVbbON7vrddg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Yzpq8Uw0n-2NSy2d_6ACgQ", "review_id": "ti7I14C_vL2dT0Za0vF12A", "text": "I've given two stars because in the beginning, they were great.  A far cry from their service now. I used snappy lawn service for more than three years, and have finally thrown in the towel (shame on me for not doing so sooner).  Having two rental properties in the Tempe/Phoenix area, and living out of state, Snappy has been a struggle to deal with and their customer service (or lack thereof) has been frustrating at best.  The woman who answers the phone (I believe her name is Lisa?) is never friendly and has a demeanor on the phone which epitomizes the company name - snappy. (Oh, you're right, I guess the fact that I'm getting HOA letters about weeds is really my fault!)\n\nI could write pages, but I'll summarize with the example of just one home which has a small lawn, lots lot of foliage and flowers, plus three palm trees.  Not a large yard, but beautifully landscaped and requiring attention. Skip to now: the lawn is atrocious, two of the palm trees are dead and may not be salvageable, and we've lost countless plants.  Twice I've been down to inspect, have been shocked at the condition, and have had to call Snappy to understand how this could have happened without being brought to my attention.  Long story short, the lawn will never be the same.  \n\nAdditionally there were several discrepancies with the billing that came up from time to time. Do yourself a favor and find someone else to take care of your lawn needs.", "business_id": "MXehmh-EsMIVbbON7vrddg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iG1RyOELJpiNCoLBw5r7Wg", "review_id": "osMF8DyINDW-k8KRL4hl3A", "text": "We have used Snappy for many years now for tasks ranging from bi-weekly lawn service to water sprinkler system installation to total yard clean-up. The teams they send out work very efficiently and cleanly. Always wonderful to work with; prices are very reasonable; they are reliable, punctual and great to work with -- the owners communicated with us very well and we find them fully trustworthy. Will recommend them fully. Thanks for the great work.", "business_id": "MXehmh-EsMIVbbON7vrddg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "03HHh0TGW6ALQb5KKBoG_A", "review_id": "a06JTJ9kEVxRkXVQ4lU3CA", "text": "They were early and went straight to work. My weeds were very high due to other services not showing up, but they finished and cleaned my over grown yard in an hour!  This includes trimming several bushes.  I will continue to use them until they give me a reason not to, but I've never seen a group of people work so fast.", "business_id": "MXehmh-EsMIVbbON7vrddg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SeajiYng_RApOsvcaCmcvg", "review_id": "99v36QtrCovSk4cykc1CXQ", "text": "Best family owned company great service. They are reliable and very friendly and I try recommend them to everyone I know.", "business_id": "MXehmh-EsMIVbbON7vrddg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tsZVPMjq88g0TtztUBy7_w", "review_id": "wTOTYv_ZEGRUGkDs3Sc37w", "text": "I was a pleased cutomer. They came oyt re did my rock, they did a beautiful job. The owners were very pleasent to work with. I get so many compliments about my yard now.  I couldn't be happier.", "business_id": "MXehmh-EsMIVbbON7vrddg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Lu05r9ITDh8bkCqh2zz5zw", "review_id": "TAQy7iPx501Qr9hx3eecjw", "text": "My mom used to hire Snappy to mow their huge lawn when I was a kid.  They really are true to their name.  They would show up and do the whole job in no time like a well-oiled machine.\n\nI just hired them to remove a bougainvillea and clean up my patio.  They showed up promptly and did the job fast for a good price.  Not only that, but the patio looks great.", "business_id": "MXehmh-EsMIVbbON7vrddg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VRDiQMV8GN3JySRjmdraEg", "review_id": "dvvpRgGjBy9umMrKQ0jlHg", "text": "I have tried a lot of lawn services.  I have mostly desert landscape with trees that shed leaves almost all year.  This is the only service I have found that will work on a dependable schedule, bill by mail, and provide courteous, efficient workers.  Unlike most services that deal with small jobs, there is an office number to call for scheduling, questions, and estimate requests.  I have used this service for several months, and I am very satisfied with their work and professionalism.", "business_id": "MXehmh-EsMIVbbON7vrddg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "DQIAGlajC1rXytNLvNSUzA", "text": "I'll start with a fact. Arizona Shuttle is one of the only and most economic options in Arizona for getting from city a to city b if you don't have or don't want to use your car and it does so for a relatively cheap price of $27-$37. Is it the most comfortable and best smelling trip? Nope. \n\nWhile taking a trip to Tucson for Yelp Tucson's very first elite party, I had a ride back but not a ride there so either we would have two cars going back or I could do something like the shuttle. And since I hate driving on the 10 late at night, I opted for the latter. Enter Arizona Shuttle. It just took a couple clicks on the internet to make my reservation and after confirmation, they told me to meet at Sky Harbor Airport at 11:15 and the shuttle would leave at exactly at 11:30. Well, I arrived at 11:15 but did the shuttle leave at 11:30? Nope...more like 11:50. So I rushed to check in at the time they told me, but then I waited around for 40+ minutes before the shuttle left. They offered several different shuttle times too and I chose the 11:30 one because it would get me to Tucson when I need to be there, but since the shuttle was 20 minutes late, it then made me 20 minutes late in arriving to Tucson. When relying on a shuttle service like this, I was hoping they would be on time since I planned my schedule around the shuttle leaving on time. I understand it may take longer to get there with traffic etc, but the shuttle company could have delivered when it came to leaving on time. \n\nThe shuttle ride itself was pretty much what I expected. It's a van full of folks needing a ride. It was a little cramped, a little smelly, the windows didn't open and the drive is long. Weirdly enough, a trailer was hitched to the back and I worried it would detach on the road, but it seemed to work and held our luggage. In addition, as I was exiting the shuttle when I got to Tucson, the girl behind me also exited...with her ferret. Apparently I had been riding the whole way with a ferret behind me. It might have been nice for them to warn the passengers. However, the upside to taking a shuttle to Tucson was that instead of doing the drive myself, I was able to get a lot of work done on my computer (thank you Verizon network card!), so it wasn't a total loss of 2 hours. \n\nSo in summary, taking the Arizona Shuttle would have provided me with the experience I expected, if we didn't get off on the wrong foot when the shuttle was 20 minutes tardy. But, if faced with the situation, I would probably use Arizona Shuttle again and it's a decent option if you need to get to any of the Arizona cities and you'd rather not rent a car and pay much more.", "business_id": "EW-DCLsUbUF-uHA5sm9c8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "jdeNI5TTTuM6mj3HTgstRA", "review_id": "yA1jknl1bJOJOHm6dmhYFQ", "text": "For the sake of convenience, I took a shuttle between Phoenix and Tucson. Booking the trip is easy enough, you can pick a time and pay online. Don't expect anything fancy, if anything the atmosphere is a little bit TOO casual.\n\nI boarded from terminal 2 at Sky Harbor airport, and had to ask around to find the check-in desk. The website only offered a general area, with a photo of the desk. It had a map of the airport, but a little marker to show their location would be nice. Someone got a little bit lazy there.\n\nAnyways, the shuttle was a little cramped, but I won't complain, as I'm 6'4\". Most of you will be pretty comfortable. My only problem with it was the waiting area coming back from Tucson. It was at a gas station with no desk, just a sign in front of a dumpster in the back that basically said to wait at a bench and the driver will have your receipt when he arrives. \n\nI'll try not to rant. This shuttle service will get you where you need to go in a timely fashion. What else is there to expect?\n\nQuick edit: Price from Phoenix to Tucson is $34 in advance, $40 same day, each way.", "business_id": "EW-DCLsUbUF-uHA5sm9c8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mN5eVVoY6KRPGZzyrSiHuw", "review_id": "9lF8ihav1U_ixJYoXgPY9w", "text": "Recently used this service when I was on a hiking trip to Havasu.  I needed a inexpensively but reliable way to get from Phoenix to Flagstaff.  The shuttle was great, they even got me on an earlier van when my flight arrived early.  Big Al the driver was very nice, he even had water for the passengers and stopped half way (3 hr trip) so we could have a bathroom break.  The return trip was just as good although that driver wasn't quite as charismatic.  I would definitely use the service again!", "business_id": "EW-DCLsUbUF-uHA5sm9c8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "rHWnesfQUhgdr0kwjmr-_A", "review_id": "AWV4YNOCY9b__8C9Pa4W7Q", "text": "I have friends and family in Tucson, but tend to fly into Phoenix due to the significant difference in the cost of airfare.  I've had nothing but good experiences with Arizona Shuttle Service.  It costs me $39, which is less then the airline rates.\n\nThe shuttles arrive when they are supposed to, and I've had very little waiting.  The drivers have been nice and helpful with my luggage.  The drive is as pleasant as the I-10 corridor between Phoenix and Tucson can be.  I've used a few of the different pick up/drop off spots in Tucson, and they seem to cover the different areas around Tucson well.\n\nI plan on using Arizona shuttle service in the future anytime I need to do the Tucson/Phoenix run.", "business_id": "EW-DCLsUbUF-uHA5sm9c8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UIfpjG5JOB2U1oAPW5xRBg", "review_id": "6GDORlr-kbLH_ztusq4Vhg", "text": "We have a daughter at U of A, but being crazy people, still have 5 kids at home.  The daughter would like to come home to visit more than twice a year, but there was no way I was making the twice in a weekend 5 hour round trip from Buckeye no matter how much I love her.  I worked it out and since my van gets about 17mpg, it costs me about $50 to drive from Sky Harbor to her dorm and back.  Then I get to do it again 2-3 days later. The shuttle costs me $39 to drop her at the airport, saving me 5 hours of grief in the bargain.  \n\nI saw the reviews were inconsistent, so I wanted to use the service a few times before posting.  So far, my girl has come home twice with no issues, and I sent my high schooler to see her sister last month.  They've experienced terrific service all three times.  The drivers have been cheerful and helpful.  The first time we used the service, there was a problem with the credit card and the website, but the driver took care of it quickly at the next stop, and they still got into Sky Harbor early.  When asked, the driver gives her a heads up when they are about 30 minutes from the airport so she can text me to meet her.  \n\nShrug.  I don't understand the complaints.  It's a shuttle, not a private car. There will be other people on it.  At least it isn't Greyhound!  We considered the bus, but it just seemed too spooky, not to mention unreliable.  Maybe the girls are just  so used to travel ling van crowded with children and animals that the shuttle seems luxurious in comparison.  I think  AZ Shuttle runs great service at a decent price, particularly for families with college students.", "business_id": "EW-DCLsUbUF-uHA5sm9c8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7pCE0FpuFWtC8o9oDBr-JQ", "review_id": "9NX6Uac-Vu2_yyB3ON_bgg", "text": "I don't like the fact that they keep rising the prices - I mean, I understand that the price of gas has increased over the past couple of years, but $41 for a one-way trip from Phoenix to Flagstaff? Despite this, I've been taking the shuttle on and off for the past three years for its safety and convenience (it picks up and drops off at NAU and the Phoenix airport). The drivers have always been very polite and professional, though I do wish they would automatically turn up the AC for the people in the back of the van who don't have a fan pointed at them. I also appreciate the fact that the shuttles run every other hour at least and that I can book it the night before if needed. Overall, I would definitely recommend this service to anybody who may need to get to Flagstaff or Phoenix on a short notice who don't mind paying the slightly higher fee.", "business_id": "EW-DCLsUbUF-uHA5sm9c8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mkQWYcNH8-UfiJ7vDaUGqQ", "review_id": "APqaYOF58QKHHKzBqNtTzw", "text": "Def exceeded my expectation! The driver, Harry, was supper friendly; the shuttle was clean; the logistics were straight forward at the airport; the schedule seems reasonable. \n\nIf you don't need a car (especially those going to the Grand Canyon), I highly recommend this service!", "business_id": "EW-DCLsUbUF-uHA5sm9c8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ELLFYCYQHKyx13T7IZ3j0Q", "review_id": "PacYQSRlQboRz-4Dlg177w", "text": "I was traveling from Phoenix to Tucson without a car. My options were paying $200 to be at the airport 1.5 hours early and only to be on the plane for not even an hour and then still have to figure out how to get to my hotel, or take the Arizona Shuttle, which gets me to Tucson in under 2 hours including wait time and home drop-off for $65.\n\nCheck-in was a breeze and we left for Tucson about 10 minutes behind schedule. Not bad at all. I think there's a maximum of 10 passengers per van, but there were only 7 on my trip, so the van didn't feel crowded at all. It as in the middle of the afternoon, so there was no traffic and we arrived in Tucson quickly and safely. I got off at one of the shuttle drop-off locations and within minutes a separate van came to take me to my hotel as had previously arranged. \n\nEverything was smooth from my booking to arrival at my final destination. It was a lifesaver for someone without a car.", "business_id": "EW-DCLsUbUF-uHA5sm9c8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XLYoWfK28mrAX0jJXLnRcg", "review_id": "D2FoKeWXqHcHMCRnJ4wR4w", "text": "do not book a reservation, they will not get you from phoenix to tucson in a reasonable amount of time.  they're rude, they lie and are the most unprofessional company i've dealt with in arizona.\n\n\n\nrent a car and save yourself time.", "business_id": "EW-DCLsUbUF-uHA5sm9c8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-XkW4sYeXhvfoUXvTUL-gg", "review_id": "OQ0A137V5YbPxUUuNa672A", "text": "Always use this service to and from the airport at PHX. Great on time service and the drivers are always friendly.", "business_id": "EW-DCLsUbUF-uHA5sm9c8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tbRGYNugaerw9RMQNTwemQ", "review_id": "2Y7tufyqPn3nfH0niJ7Gkg", "text": "We used Arizona Shuttle for services in Prescott and they were fantastic.  Not only were they reasonably priced, but the driver was AMAZING.  Thank you Jay for helping me schedule it and JJ for being a super driver!", "business_id": "EW-DCLsUbUF-uHA5sm9c8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MMcPeA5PYZrdqsHi-yK6ww", "review_id": "Zewwu_y9QEUEAdAPYTiFnA", "text": "I took a trip in May to Phoenix and used the AZ Shuttle Service from Phoenix to Prescott. \n\n- Phoenix to Prescott details: \n- The shuttle was a few minutes late, but everything was well communicated. I think we ended up being about 20-30 minutes behind. \n- The van was loaded, but I still had room and was comfortable. \n- They offered water. \n- Van was clean, well maintained and comfortable. \n\n- Prescott to Phoenix\n- On time from start to finish \n- Clean\n- Fairly empty (5 people)\n- Van was clean, well maintained and comfortable. \n\nI had a great experience. I think our driver's names were Don and Bill maybe. They were both older gents that drove safely. The customer service was great in terms of flexibility. I asked about moving around my time depending on my stay. They said just give them a call. I did and they were easy to deal with overall.\n\nI'd use again for sure. Great service", "business_id": "EW-DCLsUbUF-uHA5sm9c8w", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 15, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "Cp-PV8rsypbO-xBrQ6KmQg", "review_id": "B3GXf3H0LaKunaVDSSlKEQ", "text": "I'm probably the worst person to review strip clubs since I'm crap at going to them. I don't know what to do and I feel awkward just being there. I also have a \"thing\" about paying people to touch me. I don't go to the doctor unless it's absolutely necessary, I cut my own hair, and I've never even had a massage (of any kind). Still, somehow I've managed to go to a ton of these clubs and occasionally I've had a good time.\n\nThis place came highly recommended by my girlfriend who swears by it... at lunchtime... during the week. I've only gone at night and have yet to have a good time here. It's got a great stage and it's a huge club and you would think it's one of the most professional looking places in the Valley. The problem is, every time I've gone here I've either been completely ignored or had lousy lap dances. \n\nExample - I got a dance from this adorable (and young) girl who snapped her gum and lip-synced to the R&B song that was playing as she hopped up and down on my lap. It was more annoying than sexy and I wanted her to get off me and die - instead, after she was done I made her give my girlfriend the same shitty lapdance (and she hated it as well) because I'm evil and that's the most joy I typically get out of strip clubs.\n\nMaybe I need to go with a large group and flash a bunch of cash. Maybe that's how you're supposed to roll at a strip club - go large - spend lots of money - go VIP - etc... I just don't know if I want to take it that far. Anyway - I think this club has potential and I'm going to assume I've just been on off nights (all 3 times I've gone).", "business_id": "nFLzsN12DskfMWYNmcOhdw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "HY9qpAamqLXFoa7xMwNntg", "review_id": "aVHVelJgaOmJUswjlZB5VQ", "text": "Go during the day...the dirty girls come out at night..unless of course, you're looking for that...\n\nhands down the most classy club in phoenix. it's large and has just the right dimness to it..drink specials are good when you can come by them, and i've heard the food is decent..\n\nas for the girls, it's a mix...you'd expect christie's to have the best of the best, but I saw a couple that looked extremely disinterested and unattractive...they have someone for your every type, as i saw a vast variety of girls (ethnicity, body, face, etc)...my main concern with the girls being that there are really no \"edgy\" girls there, as if they are not allowed...guess you have to keep that classy kind of look here, which is fine, but i can only handle so many blondes...\n\noverall, i'd recommend this place if you're going to go to a strip club in the phoenix area...and if you hate it, bandaids is right down the street...", "business_id": "nFLzsN12DskfMWYNmcOhdw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "86JfZqcjsfdUMOCi3yQVuQ", "review_id": "sX5zl5qjIk3AIhPop3sXcw", "text": "Loved this place.. HI CHLOE!", "business_id": "nFLzsN12DskfMWYNmcOhdw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-02-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sQIsksVdBVoDthbjs-a9VA", "review_id": "nz-fGkg7cjSMpiGOxw5vOA", "text": "I usually stop in here on my way back to Los Angeles and I love it!!  The place is huge, and I actually had a girl give me a discounted lap dance because I told her I was just hitting the Greyhound back to LA good times!!", "business_id": "nFLzsN12DskfMWYNmcOhdw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "qHciIMQjwQ8FCqvmB9FrJg", "review_id": "yIhTFk-EIY-p-QsMB9X1Cw", "text": "Went on a friday evening. Wwaited 30 minutes before a dancer offered a dance. Alll the dancers are old and 30+. with hard bodies and wrinlked faces. Their mouths stink and one female with a blue dress was so dirty, u cud see the hair in her ass!!yuck.and this female did not return the change!! Took 20 dollars for a 10 dollar lousy lapdance. Only one attractive young female and she was all th etime with one guy !!!and after that guy left, she also left!!Ridiculous.shit place. ugly women.old bodies,stinky mouths, dirty asses and very racist. AVOID!!", "business_id": "nFLzsN12DskfMWYNmcOhdw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "huTDGf8mt5cfKkIcUuSSdw", "review_id": "3bcTUQD_gWKfcbIuXekezA", "text": "Very nice inside, located in a bad area but well lit and tight security. The ladies are all top notch as is the service; but it simply is too clean cut for my taste. Strip bars should have a bit of raunch to them to me and this is simply too clean, too nice, too vanilla.", "business_id": "nFLzsN12DskfMWYNmcOhdw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-12-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ntpIA2Rvs45zskMj1Uyzvg", "review_id": "KTY0h2fIcd9m94dmxb_OrA", "text": "This is definitely one of the best clubs in the country! My boyfriend and I love going to strip clubs and we had a blast here. Great energy all around, friendly staff, friendly girls, fun atmosphere. If you are ever in the Phoenix area this is the place to check out. The area is pretty bad, but it's safe there. Not sure on the prices, but lap dances are around $10-20 and VIP is around $300 for an hour. (You can correct me on that)", "business_id": "nFLzsN12DskfMWYNmcOhdw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "uEG5uD9wMJixGWxaq34IEw", "review_id": "WGLlsb1XwSkWuj0IxuoBcQ", "text": "This place is kinda hit or miss. One time I went and there on a Thursday night and there was a good selection of young girls that were friendly. Then on a Friday night there wasn't a single attractive in the place.\n\nThere is a $10 cover and the drinks are really expensive. This place is okay, but largely avoidable.", "business_id": "nFLzsN12DskfMWYNmcOhdw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-02-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LvHg34FGNASorksmPGpChg", "review_id": "nCjYNQmZtPkL5bXBCcpRtA", "text": "Let me start by saying that we went to Christie's on a Tuesday night, that being said:\n\nMy wife and I always go to strip clubs together and are no amateurs to the scene being from the bay area in CA.\n\nWe got a recommendation to visit this place from a local. We parked out front, walked in and paid $20 for the cover ($10 each). The host sat us up front at the stage at out request. The waitress was very attentive and nice, didn't press us or try and upsell anything. \n\nThe stage was small but it worked out well because it kept the dancers very close. The majority of the dancers were good looking, with an average of an \"8\". Most of them had natural breasts, which was nice, and seemed to be enjoying themselves. \n\nDancers would come around and ask you if you wanted a dance, and whether you did or not, they would hang out and chat for a bit, even though there were plenty of people int he place. There were also ALOT of dancers and girls in the club. We must have watched the show for at least 45 minutes before we saw the same girl on stage again. We got a couple of dances, $10 each. We drank all night and the total bill was $36...can't beat that. \n\nBottom line, next time we are in town we will definitely come back to Christie's.", "business_id": "nFLzsN12DskfMWYNmcOhdw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Gz6a5ATa6Sg0QlfiCHPcZg", "review_id": "aMpHOkIvJGeKK3JbmBA6cQ", "text": "UPDATE:  the last time I went to this club I met a dancer there and bought her a drink. We ended up going out on a date at which time she disclosed to me that she was actually 19 years old. The part of me that wanted to do nasty things with her shriveled up and died in that moment and I was shocked that she was allowed to have a drink in the club because she was under 21. Her reply to me was oh they don't really care if you're a dancer. Ive got a problem with that I'm an adult and only adults should be drinking in clubs so beware of that.  Don't assume they are of age....\n\n\n\nI was expecting really hot girls...but i found very few.  Mostly fake boobs...and major check-out attitudes.  I'm a girl, im an easy money lap dance 'cause im not gonna try to pull anything...but it was ridiculously difficiult to GET a lap dance from a girl that was pretty.  I like voluptuous spicy girls...dark hair, natural breasts..not much of that at Cristies. If you like alot of blondes w fake breasts...you might like it. The drinks are strong, the atmosphere great.  Buut in my opinion, their girls are sub par for the price......ive seen cuter girls willing to work at the Candy Store.....but i'm still looking to try Burbon Street.  BTW saw waaaaaaaaaaay too many girls at this club with bellies....i was like, WTF?", "business_id": "nFLzsN12DskfMWYNmcOhdw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LK1POYLdvIBWzbqDxaxKRg", "review_id": "lXik9fxWylw8o5xjf1AOUg", "text": "The best club year over year! Business man lunch is not as satisfying as the ladies.", "business_id": "nFLzsN12DskfMWYNmcOhdw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "JopzNRMvBxIc_M5pZfoK7Q", "review_id": "5Jvs-B2bi_Q4Eg-S7RPjLQ", "text": "Nice club. Came to sell woman's jewelry. Friendly staff. Will visit again next time I'm in town.", "business_id": "nFLzsN12DskfMWYNmcOhdw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aFUzXhlz2-pAnSFqJa2KPA", "review_id": "qf6bl1NPLykh__C8fnDQDw", "text": "Very nice company. Prices a bit steep, but, a god spot to hang out.", "business_id": "nFLzsN12DskfMWYNmcOhdw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9XmZiDDXs7OPLyaDz4Z4Vg", "review_id": "e1JSEfg6QQkeBWO8iDVZew", "text": "Remember these girls only want your $$$ they really do not think you are cute", "business_id": "nFLzsN12DskfMWYNmcOhdw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zDSFKaHbe9Koukl8QK4tmA", "review_id": "r4563bXTMQLiCSbivCVjAg", "text": "Has really gone down hill lately. Very few dancers. Some were attractive. Saw guys came in and sit down for a few minutes, then leave since no dancers were on the stage most of the time. Service was spotty at best. I finally had to go to the bar, wait another several minutes, and then order the drink myself.", "business_id": "nFLzsN12DskfMWYNmcOhdw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tC3HrJdnsD_mNHThp9r5rw", "review_id": "sO3dkxQVdcmecsWpw_22dw", "text": "Whenever I want to go have a nice sit down lunch this is my absolute favorite. Although it isnt much to look at from the outside, its very comfortable on the inside. The food is so fresh. The waitresses are very prompt. We always take our clients here. If you are near the Airport and want to have an awesome lunch business or otherwise this is the place!", "business_id": "aiFo19hI2ulx47oMdjuqfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T7J9ae0wTskrI_Bgwp-4cA", "review_id": "CR3HUrN8BxGqu3m_8nNGvg", "text": "My husband and I went for breakfast.  We won't be back again.  It wasn't bad it just was nothing special.  It has been around forever, the waitress was efficient but no smiles.  The decor is very 70's and never updated.  The price is average.", "business_id": "aiFo19hI2ulx47oMdjuqfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "79hnVndtbOZrflEIQVnYjQ", "review_id": "_i4Klf_WTBvqd6VIeL9LiA", "text": "Last summer, to kick off a west coast road trip, my family and I flew out to Phoenix, where our trip would commence. We arrived in Phoenix at around 9:30 am local time, and by the time we picked up our luggage and rental car, it was almost 11 am. Since we flew over from the east coast and had not eaten since early that morning, we were ridiculously hungry. However, that day also happened to be the day of the highly anticipated US-England World Cup soccer match, so we also wanted to watch the game. In need of a site with food and televisions, we decided to look for a sports bar or pub. But I guess just about everyone in Phoenix wanted to watch the soccer game at a bar, too, because all of the sports bars that we passed by were full. Who knew that Arizonans (or Americans, for that matter) followed soccer? Anyway, long story short, our search kept turning up duds until our GPS navigated us to Rodehouse Restaurant. The nearly empty restaurant, large televisions, and our groaning stomachs all conspired to pull us into the restaurant. My jubilation at finally getting a chance to sit down and eat quickly vanished when I noticed that, though the game was not even 10 minutes old at that point, England was already up 1-0. Sigh.\n\nAnyway, about the restaurant: we ordered a couple of burgers and salads. The Cobb salad was actually pretty large and substantial, containing a good amount of chicken, egg, avocado, bacon, and cheese. The chili cheeseburger, a behemoth of a burger, was tasty, as the thick, hearty chili definitely hit the spot. Messy, but damn tasty. Oh, and the Tavern Fries (I think that's what they were called) served with the burgers were good as well. All in all, the food was solid, but nothing blew my mind away. \n\nWe stayed for the duration of the game, giving a large whoop when the US tied game on Dempsey's goal courtesy of the English keeper's gaffe. The waiter was nice and didn't mind that my family and I lingered at the restaurant for the length of the game, long after we had finished our meals, so props for that. The Rodehouse Restaurant is not particularly special, but it more than served its purpose as a place where we could watch the game and get some good grub.", "business_id": "aiFo19hI2ulx47oMdjuqfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nzzNxDqWxp7FWho0sBfHKg", "review_id": "xzMwcqwQEyRVKqei66s1tw", "text": "One of the closer places to eat near PHX. Food was okay. Waitress could've cared less if I was there or not. Perhaps it'll get better towards evening. Inside decor has style. Lesson learned: don't trust the recommendation of a rental car porter.", "business_id": "aiFo19hI2ulx47oMdjuqfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IBxgFchRh2VblFbqCyvOng", "review_id": "sXDhCkprCz00OA_HGpICPg", "text": "great little hole in the wall to get away... Had the ham n swiss burger,, (swapping cheese allowed) and the chips were great,, and so were the sweet potato chips,,mmm delish,, \n\nonly down side was only 1 beer on tap... Bud Light.. Friends promote this place and havent had anything bad yet..", "business_id": "aiFo19hI2ulx47oMdjuqfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3FUw3ptQaEBE_mfxiQPbvw", "review_id": "jcyiPg38912d3piWGr8FoQ", "text": "This was our first meal at a restaraunt post plane ride after living in Germany for almost six years. We were excited to get some American-style grub after such a long time. It's a nice cozy little place. We sat down and were served a big cold pitcher of Coke (with ice!). I thought I was going to drown I drank so much. I ordered the chicken quesadillas, my wife and daughter ordered the chicken with chips, and my son got the \"Rodehouse\" burger with Tavern chips. My quesadillas were average(could have done with a little more cheese), but they blew away every \"Mexican\" dish we ever ordered in Germany. The wife and kids seemed to enjoy thier meals and the price was about average. I honestly enjoyed my Coke more than anything else, which must be weird for anyone to hear. If you could give 3 and half stars, I would, because I thought the service was pretty good.", "business_id": "aiFo19hI2ulx47oMdjuqfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-EhppoRUr3MfUsjXDNISww", "review_id": "z2DlY6GVCVwaj3zeS_Ja_A", "text": "So I like to stay at this best western cause they have a bar and restaurant. Took someone's advice and ordered the Ruben. It was ridiculously disgusting haha. She was cool about it and took it off my bill after I told her it was ok and to leave it on the bill. They pour heavy drinks so that makes up for it. Ill totally stay here again but probably eat dinner somewhere else. Jenny is easy on the eyes.", "business_id": "aiFo19hI2ulx47oMdjuqfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "835bbqpI4G_67J8yYbKqww", "review_id": "mmqz9Y0AXjg_6VEjRQQc-A", "text": "I frequent this place for lunch and happy hour with the coworkers. As of yet, I haven't had a bad experience here. So far the food is great, especially the Chicken Chilean. There are a few waitresses that could improve their customer service. But the service in the bar is great. Always smiling and ready to take care of you.", "business_id": "aiFo19hI2ulx47oMdjuqfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NLrBhZojW5ink7eN1GrcGg", "review_id": "Zb8uexdf4W0vGR5Lk-_B5g", "text": "Had breakfast here this morning.  The service was great, fast and friendly.  I ordered coffee and water and they gave me a carafe of each to keep the beverages flowing.  This was great!  I had eggs, hash browns & biscuits and gravy.  The food was tasty and came out super fast.  \n\nI give this place four stars for the food, service and ample supply of coffee and water.  No waiting for the waitress to get refills - something every restaurant should do!  Linger if you like or catch a quick bite.  Nice start to my Monday morning!", "business_id": "aiFo19hI2ulx47oMdjuqfw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "-9mljS0O9mwdOnGv-Oea3Q", "review_id": "8O5zXnbICRt25s8bBGonmQ", "text": "I use to fly a lot but as the cost raises and terror took the skies I stopped. I however flew Alaska Airlines one way from Seattle to Phoenix to transport my beloved dog. They are still the best! Their pet transport fee is still the lowest when your pet travels at the same time you do. When I got to my seat there was a post-a-note saying I'm on board too! That reassured me, and others like me that our pet was on the plane. I thought that was such a sweet and thoughtful touch. Kudos Alaska Airline! I flew you also because many trips between Seattle and Alaska with my prior dog had been successful and horror free. You know how to take care of our fury members, as well as the rest of us and you do it at fairer fare than the others.\nYour cleaning staff is awesome after the flight they get in there and tidy things up for the next group, find and turn in our forgotten items like my L.G. Lotus phone and quickly get it to us before we leave the airport! When I went to claim my baggage and dog your porter took the work out of it by having all my belongings and my dog gathered and ready to go curbside for my pick up! The porter  checked to make sure my dog was mine and even minded my bags while I took my dog to the PHX doggie walk at the airport to relieve herself! All in all I felt I and my canine companion were looked out for like we were more than just a head count  from the start to the end of the trip. Further more all my belongings including my computer and camera equipment in my checked in baggage came to me undisturbed and undamaged. I thank you a thousand times for your kid gloves to my personal belongings and with my dog. I'll be flying with you again.", "business_id": "9wFOVJ0e2RttmHYlFsvU1A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-12-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UiRbteW1YYwPVZ1_dyggIg", "review_id": "Bs5tFgy7-0HQlB-w0MsJHQ", "text": "I just found a ticket to Oregon for $220.  This unbeleiveable price compared the other Phoenix airline options.  I will know be checking Alaska more often when I go out of town.  Looking forward to the trip.  Thanks Alaska for making it more affordable.", "business_id": "9wFOVJ0e2RttmHYlFsvU1A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nr5-g3HCSidJ9fBoAP39jA", "review_id": "PG73m_yuKeOhv3t2tDgpmg", "text": "I travel constantly and have flown pretty much everyone from JAL, Air India to local carriers like SeaPort Air. The best way I can describe AA... I don't always fly big air, but when I do, I fly Alaska Air. lol\n\nAA is a great carrier and I try to take them when I can.", "business_id": "9wFOVJ0e2RttmHYlFsvU1A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uIK4WB_mePlAxMcLJHXY_Q", "review_id": "nVpJb4CfaldJYrekSCUbgA", "text": "Just wanted to give a shout out to the awesome crew on our recent flight from SEA - PHX!", "business_id": "9wFOVJ0e2RttmHYlFsvU1A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "A99dyhEqcd_yXKPfBWeZHA", "review_id": "qEeTKbhpdZBJZmoQuLFAww", "text": "I really like flying Alaska Air, for a few reasons:\n1) it's out of Terminal 2, which means a quick walk in/walk out, almost no wait in line, easy bag check-in and easy baggage claim.\n2) I have almost always experienced pleasant stewards on all AK flights... for the most part genuinely friendly, prompt, and of good spirits\n3) Alaska Air (one of my favorite aspects) is all about recycling and using local or at least AK, HI, or Pacific Northwest-based businesses for their on-board food/drinks for sale - this is such a pleasure to see and it makes me want to continue doing business with them\n4) $20 baggage check-in fee... $5 cheaper than USAir.. not bad\n5) When I've upgraded to First Class upon check-in in the past, it's costed me $50/leg of my itinerary - score!!\n\nThis is why I like Alaskan Air!", "business_id": "9wFOVJ0e2RttmHYlFsvU1A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8otDLb5-bv3ZEH0LWj1u8w", "review_id": "Hd6inIP3Tfe611kDHjMr1g", "text": "I used to hear that Alaska airline was good b/c they are usually on time with schedule. Maybe this is true, but gosh their customer service is horrendous. I mean I've flown a fair amount in my life. Not just in the US, but also overseas with some sketchy airlines. But by far, Alaska airlines had one of the worst customer service and did not help out a passenger. It seems as though, their company motto is \"You are on your own\" type of mentality. \n\nThe problem started when I arrived 30mins prior to my flight and had already checked in online a day before. I was not checking in any bags, so all I had to do was get a reprint of my boarding pass to go through security. Too bad, nobody was a the counter to help me out and the kiosk would not let me print out my pass. So I was just sitting ducks outside the security line just watching my plane take off while I could not do anything. \n\nWhen I eventually got a hold of the customer service agent, there was no remorse. I tried to tell them that I was there 30mins early and had already checked in online a day before. Plus they didn't have ANYONE at the ticket counter. But those facts did not matter to them. They never apologized and never offered for any help. All they were busy doing was to blame me for not showing up an hour earlier. \n\nWell it's save to say that I will NEVER fly Alaska airlines if I could and I would never recommend this airline. Worst customer service ever.", "business_id": "9wFOVJ0e2RttmHYlFsvU1A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UqUc0FG5kSRJqsLJ8_co_Q", "review_id": "VJiIS7V7y-fVku0sZab3WA", "text": "Very friendly on air staff and both flights landed early!  That's the best! Downside was our flight didn't have a movie and you have to pay to use the wifi.", "business_id": "9wFOVJ0e2RttmHYlFsvU1A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aoeyDNdPHMEAdUgULztvoA", "review_id": "Wytm1NJEwO5zpUed_0Stxg", "text": "My husband and I recently used Alaska Air to relocate to Hawaii with our 9 pets.  \n\nWith such an unusual case, we expected difficulties, but they were great.  The reps on the phone were extremely helpful, accommodating, and nice. \n\nWhen we arrived in Chicago the lady was very thorough checking us in, and made us feel comfortable leaving our pets in her capable hands.\n\nThe Seattle airport was the same good experience.  We really appreciated they provide cards for each of our pets to let us know they were all boarded.\n\nThe flight attendants on each flight seemed genuinely nice, and responded to all our inquiries regarding our pets.\n\nWe really appreciated their care towards our pets.  \n\nWe will definitely use them again when we visit family back on the mainland.", "business_id": "9wFOVJ0e2RttmHYlFsvU1A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NNdfPF-UhvLB8FxbsuSC5A", "review_id": "i0_9msMhWlHo-JjoVOtBsg", "text": "Flew this airline once when I was flying from PHX to PDX (Portland, Oregon).  Really enjoyed my flight experience.  This airline flies out of Terminal 2, which is the first terminal once you are off from I-10.  Easy parking access and literally walk right in to the security check-point.  Will definitely try again if I'm going to the PNW area again.", "business_id": "9wFOVJ0e2RttmHYlFsvU1A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "OQ5BohJuYY-PgnqjTlbAyA", "review_id": "XJIpaivtXn5n1-GtnIexiw", "text": "Everytime I fly they're always on time, if not early! The flight attendants are the friendliest, nicest and most helpful than other airlines I've flown. They go above and beyond with customer service--even when I've spoken with them on the phone! Now, I only fly with Alaska Airline. I've never been disappointed in the last 13 years of frequent flying!", "business_id": "9wFOVJ0e2RttmHYlFsvU1A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e0pfmTHdiGBGBtvDtTBuTQ", "review_id": "HaVjOLpbBK0L1tz9rMIq6Q", "text": "Simply the best, I just wish they flew to more places out of Phoenix!  Going out of Terminal 2 is easy and convenient, the people are friendly, the planes are clean and new (unlike the garbage on Southwest and USAirways), and their ticket prices are reasonable.   Definitely worth trying if you've never flown them before.  I'm a fan!", "business_id": "9wFOVJ0e2RttmHYlFsvU1A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A2mxfDo7He92aRW8qcExdQ", "review_id": "KQ5oW4CRO4Z0wfHObK7IMQ", "text": "Congratulations Alaska Airlines. After not allowing me to check in online you denied me a ticket because I was one minute past the cutoff. I fly all over the world and this happens occasionally but I have never been denied. So I will sleep in the airport tonight when a bit of caring by your personnel could have avoided this. I have flown with you whenever possible but never again.\nMy fault for not knowing the shuttle uses were dedicated to specific terminals", "business_id": "9wFOVJ0e2RttmHYlFsvU1A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ltCiu6DRJT3gi-EF8yivHQ", "review_id": "OVZBYuTcz4PgzR5yoOCZag", "text": "Long lines. good cars, far from airport (well, the entire car rental depot is far!), friendly staff. That's about it!", "business_id": "t_MW3VXc4mAOpBmDr7XxSg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 10, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "1h2Zmu7R9IMiK9FFYj-yhw", "review_id": "GQNAHCMfGUr0KSrNuMLggw", "text": "We rented a car from National for our week in Sedona.  It was a 2010 or 11 Infiniti G37 and it worked just fine for the 3 of us.  There was a wait to check in for the car but it wasn't impossible and returning the car at the end of the week was quick and easy.  The rental car complex is a distance from the terminals, but shuttle buses circulate frequently and the ride is relatively short.  It's new and comfortable.  The art on display in the hallway on the way to the bathrooms was interesting and attractive.  The building is easy to navigate.  It was a good experience", "business_id": "t_MW3VXc4mAOpBmDr7XxSg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "yg4UKjuh-ZKJclRto36ykg", "review_id": "C2BjjIesA_EEt_g0Tt3vnw", "text": "I really don't appreciate the lot attendant push me to take a van...I shouldn't have to say NO over and over...I also don't appreciate the smart ass grandma at the exit booth. National, you need to clean-up your staff...!!!\n\nWonder where your supervision is tonight...?", "business_id": "t_MW3VXc4mAOpBmDr7XxSg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y88tKxe-6Su9vGr9uM5i6w", "review_id": "8WN268F3JehdSNA47Ym3pg", "text": "This car rental location has a bypass the counter, has great selection of cars AND it's easy to get in and out of.\n\nThere was a real nice selection of cars - I got my Charger again and there is a gas station close by.\n\nAnd how can anyone not like being here!", "business_id": "t_MW3VXc4mAOpBmDr7XxSg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fksrAfKZYrhCzOjUIoFudw", "review_id": "PVPcqR-Cz7yagutCqxDPUA", "text": "great selection.  fast check out and easy to check in.", "business_id": "t_MW3VXc4mAOpBmDr7XxSg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XL9D0wXPLcmNox-d9XDfTg", "review_id": "mqvYPwa8og1F7LX1CvTSjA", "text": "I still feel a little bit more dumb after the indoor cart racing experience here.  Take the constant smell of exhaust fumes, this place was really fun.  We went here for a business team event and the 10 of us went at it.  Of course I placed 1st in all categories, but if I finished last I would have still had a great time.  The give discounts to parties over 8 people, trophies to the top 3 racers and free t-shirts.  Go here if you are around this area and you are bored.", "business_id": "ysq6-vQZjjE8jS5bNHWr7A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-02-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z0OdAENLL18A_u0yeq1kaw", "review_id": "VxOVx_BAKvPXyMYX_8HBVw", "text": "Without having substantial go-karting experience (I've only been [serious] go-karting here and at F-1), Raceway gives a very fun experience.  It's not posh, not \"hip\", and the employees are definitely not there to baby you and treat you as though \"the customer is always right.\"  In fact, more often than not my experience with the employees make me feel like a tiny ant who just crawled into crater, not really worthy of notice.  So... perfect.\n\nThe experience is in the racing.  You go, you initial in places to say that should you be really really stupid you can't sue them, you pay, grab gear, and race.  They provide the carts, helmets, vending machines, and 40s retro style chairs for people to lounge and watch from.  \n\nThe general format is 3 qualifying races and 13 actual laps, if you're fast enough.  My first time racing, I was lapped twice in the actual racing itself.  The last time I went, I lapped some poor sap twice.  It was quite glorious.  There's often quite a bit of difference between the karts, in power, maneuverability, feel, but it's for fun right?\n\nAlso, in the Entertainment coupon books and through them online, you can generally get 2 for 1 races.  I highly recommend this.  On Wednesdays, Ladies' nights, women can race for 1/2 off, and those in bikinis can race for free.  I don't really recommend this.", "business_id": "ysq6-vQZjjE8jS5bNHWr7A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "8CNEh7fSbLwDuAKhLjDPKQ", "review_id": "BopaQl-Gnxf60YEa48Jl2w", "text": "Love speedway.... pretty cool track layout and they're not AS freakish about some rubbin-is-racin here.... they'll get on you about it but if you're cool with it they'll let some slide once they know you're a decent driver.\n\nThey have great coupons sometimes in the local clipper things or even on their site (which I just updated the yelp listing to include). \n\nKarts here are good, but there always seems to be one or two dogs in the group so hope you don't get stuck with one of those.\n\nYou'll get about 13-15 laps after 3 hotlaps to qualify.  They'll line you up in a grid format for a flag drop and off you go.  Cool because only faster riders are in front of you... until you start to lap ppl :)\n\nGreat for groups... partys... etc.\n\nAfter each race they have print outs of each lap and everybody's time so you can see where you screwed up and on what lap or know who to blame for you +3 sec lap time because they kept getting in your way ;)\n\nHere are the discounts:  http://www.speedwayraceway.com/discounts.htm", "business_id": "ysq6-vQZjjE8jS5bNHWr7A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QQUlKfw-MZGuOrf-B62wbg", "review_id": "XKWV21vUqRCjh6_RapGcDQ", "text": "Phoenix has two kart tracks, and Speedway is the better of the two for actual racing. The lines and wait are almost always shorter here and the track layout is pretty fun. Most of the employees are fairly cool about getting you out to race and don't get too uptight about a bump or two now and then if it's the result of actual racing and not just the need to crash into your friend.\n\nOn the down side, the ventilation is pretty bad and on busy nights the exhaust fumes make it hard to be out near the track if you aren't actually racing. There also aren't as many off track activities if you bring people who may not want to race (both good and bad, I guess). If you want more of an 'experience', you might want to go to F1, which my friends and I refer to as \"Date night\".\n\nThe karts were new a year ago, but some of them are getting pretty tired and beat-up at this point. When I went last week, I got one car that was dreadfully slow and didn't turn left very well (most of the important turns at Speedway are lefts) and another that had a broken seat that would collapse in right turns and let the driver slide up against the very hot engine. On a few other races, I had a relatively fast car that handled well. \n\nSince it's supposed to be kart racing, and not the \"go-karts\" at the putt-putt golf course, I get a little disappointed when the karts are not at all competitive. Go an a week night, when it's less busy, if you want to actually race your friends. After a race a race or two, and if there's not too many people there, nicely ask the employees on the track if they could put you all in the better of the cars. It will make the experience much more fun.", "business_id": "ysq6-vQZjjE8jS5bNHWr7A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "KI4sBf9jWLs4aGm_mIsFQA", "review_id": "_7epUYTWz555YQlTESRTyw", "text": "Didn't know places like this existed.  I've been missing out all this time!\n\nIf you like go karts, you'll love this.  But first thing I want to say is its $20 a go, so...yeah.  Maybe you're a balla of some sort, but that price allows me to partake only about once a month.  Which is ok I guess.  Anyway, just keep a look out for coupons...or even become a member for $20 and take advantage of some really awesome discounts.  That's what I rec.\n\nOk, so once you finally find the place (off in the cut big time), you go in and fill out waivers...yes, waivers.  You die, ain't they fault.  Haha, you won't die, though.  I really don't see how you could injure yourself here unless you do something ridiculous like jump out of the kart.\n\nThen you get your headsock.  Jokes galore arise from this.  \n\nAnyway, first timers will have to watch a short video.  No big deal, just a chance for you to find things in the video to laugh at with your friends, while you sit there with your headsock looking silly.  It really just gives you a chance to scope out the place.  Its clean, bright, but pretty barren.  They have race related stuff on the walls, retro stools, and a few arcade machines, even a pool table.  But it still seems...ah forget it, you come to race anyway.\n\nSo you go out to the track area and that's when you're like, YES! You can see this is the real deal.  If you're only used to little kiddie crap karts like at Fiddlestix and places like that, then this kinda will be a big deal to you.  A REAL track that has REAL curves and REAL turns.  The smell of gas and rubber and concrete fills your nose, and the rumble of the engines fills your ears.  \n\nYou'll go over and pick your size helmet.  You might have to wait til the present race is over, but its not that bad.  \n\nThese karts are nice to me, since I'm only used to boxes with wheels on them, but others might not think they are good.  I must admit that the first time I went, I had a car that was stupidly hard to turn left in.  Oh, and if you're really tall or big...it can be a little uncomfortable I suppose.  \n\nThe staff takes care to make sure you're strapped in good.  They don't talk much at all, and aren't the warmest bunch.  But they are attentive and will accomodate you.\n\nYou get three laps of practice, which also qualifies you.  Its here when you realize that these aren't kiddie kars.  I don't know what the guys 'in the know' consider fast karts, but these were awesome for me.  Don't know how fast they go, but its enough to get the adrenaline going the whole time.  Curves must be manuevered with thought, cause you'll find yourself spun out or in a stack of tires if you just go all willy-nilly.  \n\nYou go around 3 times to get a qualifying time.  then they send you off in that order to the start line.  this is cool, makes you feel...cool.\n\nThen you're OFF!!!  As you're going around, you really start thinking about the best way to take the turns as people keep passing you!  All the while, you're pumped up from all the tires screeching and the speed you get in the short straightaways.  Drifting is mad fun, but it doesn't win you races.\n\nIf you're really good, you'll go around like 15 times or something.  Time does fly, but afterwards, you feel like you really got your money's worth.  It is well worth the price.\n\nThey have printouts to show you what you did (or didn't do).  \n\nI can say that the experience was intense for me, being a newbie and used to only slow fun karts.  The excitement lasts well after the race as you brag or save face to your friends/family.  \n\nAbout the rules: i bumped a couple times as a result of not seeing a driver behind me...no complaints by staff.  I guess if you get dumb with just ramming into people, you'll get the boot.  \n\nThe track is a great size.  I don't know what the standard is for these kinds of places, but this one seems adequate for maximum fun.  I guess the guys who are really serious with this stuff could provide better reviews...but for a guy who just likes to have fun, this place is awesome.\n\nI don't recommend it for smaller kids.  In fact, I think you gotta be a certain height AND age to race...not quite sure about the age.  Also, it can seem kinda intimidating with all the waivers and stuff (in the video, it says 'if you die...' or something - just kidding).  Don't be turned off.  The most harm you can really do is spin out or slam into tires.  And the crew helps you get back on track right away.  The cars are fast but they aren't going to give you a heart attack!  And its all in fun anyway.  You can bet that there will be someone out there slower than you, so don't feel like this is only 'for the big boys'.  Bring your ma...maybe not your grandma, though.  Unless she's the little old lady from pasadena.\n\nFun, fun, FUN!  Remember the $20 price point, inspect your car's steering before the race, and don't have too big of a head (the helmets are tight), and you will have fun here.", "business_id": "ysq6-vQZjjE8jS5bNHWr7A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-06-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xFOmIPeiWe1tG-G_sbuDPg", "review_id": "CIooZf-AIyASD5x5_Vkf6Q", "text": "This was a lot of fun but the only downfall was it started raining and the water came in through the roof making puddles on the floor causing our karts to skid and crash into other karts!! We didn't really get to finish racing but it was definitely a lot of fun playing bumper cars since you cant do that normally.", "business_id": "ysq6-vQZjjE8jS5bNHWr7A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-08-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BxF2Xutb53dcjue6408tXA", "review_id": "dKrMO7_8mDJBg4ic3YyNgQ", "text": "Very nice experience! Unlike all of the big \"chain\" rental companies which take an hour to get your car, I was in & out of this place in literally under 10 minutes.  I got a 2008 Kia Sedona mini van for a very good price for the week (about 20% less than any of large chains), and it included 1,400 miles which should be plenty.   The staff was very courteous and friendly, and they even let me park the car in the lot next door because I wasn't going to be able to actually pick it up with another person until after they were closed.  \n\nAnother thing I like about them is that you aren't limited to just one driver, and any additional drivers don't need to be present at the time of rentaly like a lot of other places require.  You can add anyone else as a driver at a later date by simply snapping a pic of their drivers license and emailing to them.  Very convenient! \n\nI will update this review when I return the car if I have any problems.  \n\nP.S. STAY AWAY FROM PHOENIX CAR RENTALS a.k.a. SABAN'S RENT-A-CAR!! I WAS INITIALLY GOING TO RENT FROM THEM BECAUSE THEIR PRICES WERE SO LOW, BUT AFTER PULLING IN THE PARKING LOT AND SEEING ALL OF THE BEAT UP OLD CARS AND THEN READING SOME YELP REVIEWS ON MY PHONE I DECIDED TO LOOK ELSEWHERE - AND I'M GLAD I DID BECAUSE THAT'S WHEN I FOUND A1 VAN LEASING JUST DOWN THE ROAD!", "business_id": "99m2w6EBeOjnTYesqsYIEQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MbFmL9erGrwv1DyCSg4R7Q", "review_id": "Zrdf57-lGMHIP0BP-Pq79Q", "text": "Their van was was super clean, and drove great!!! They also helped us out in a pinch when we needed a van last minute. Awesome awesome, thank you!", "business_id": "99m2w6EBeOjnTYesqsYIEQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-02-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H1IG-ba_yLJ2S5DAOfr_IQ", "review_id": "m1vnYcK7r6C-MeONQEGq2w", "text": "The people, vehicles, equipment, and prices are all reasons to not look any further!", "business_id": "99m2w6EBeOjnTYesqsYIEQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WD6CxxXwf2dRfeHkhiz52Q", "review_id": "_Ym89sZSs9LlPYRTPd0Pdw", "text": "I used this company for the first time.  Never rented a 12 passenger van before.  GMC van was great.  They gave me 1800 miles for the week and I used 1500.  Returned it after a week and they were somebody I would recommend to anyone wanting to rent a van.  Class Act!  Kevin I  PS...I wanted to add that my family from Belgium came with us and all we needed to do was show a photocopy of their drivers license and we were good to go.", "business_id": "99m2w6EBeOjnTYesqsYIEQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4M33P_JL-iXHAk_TEmZ8Bw", "review_id": "Da1hoK8E6t1xUnFo_U-Eow", "text": "Be careful, they say their fees are flat, but the \"rate\" sheet of what's covered and not covered in that flat fee excludes all the right things. I paid a flat fee for a simple bankruptcy, and am still getting bills for hundreds of dollars. Half an hour for reviewing papers is $150. You get little to no contact with them, other than having them forward paperwork to you. It's still a LOT of work and confusion.", "business_id": "RvNG0jm44n7D-4qkm_VuOA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vly1KuEvBdRdQRVd2xY7og", "review_id": "pnxUDE_WOwEUVqvKbUCBAQ", "text": "I am extremely impressed with my experiences with Platt and Westby. I can't believe the negative review I just read. They are honest, fair, reassuring, and always were willing to help me with my needs. I felt the pricing was very fair. I would definitely recommend them as they know their stuff and have support staff helping to move things along. Not only does this firm have the experience to back themselves up but they treat you with respect and care. That is rare in the legal profession these days. \n\nI would highly recommend.", "business_id": "RvNG0jm44n7D-4qkm_VuOA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yL56wI3z-ycThBopGYZiKg", "review_id": "BQUEhhP6DBB1zhTfL5FYIw", "text": "I was fortunate enough to find this law firm while I had a real estate dispute.  I talked with Mr. Westby via email and he suggested I visit his office to discuss my case.  He spent over 45 minutes reviewing my dispute details and was very honest in his assessment.  He was fair, open and willing to help.  This law firm was built by honest partners and has been a part of the community for over 35 years, and it should be on top of your list.", "business_id": "RvNG0jm44n7D-4qkm_VuOA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qc-tYImNj0dCZAK360vtOw", "review_id": "lys21485aOQnsSDJ24CNQA", "text": "I can't even believe I saw these guys pop up when I looked for \"lawyer\" in AZ.\n\nI am compelled to write a review because of my family's experience with this firm.\n\nMy experience with them is not direct, my sister dealt with them years ago when she was gravely injured when a BALCONY collapsed with her on it.\n\nShe was referred to Platt by a family friend. Unfortunately, her P.I. case was not handled well, partly due to the fact that these guys were not well versed in those types of cases. Instead of referring her elsewhere, to an attorney better suited to her type of case, they took her case and almost ruined it. She was \"stuck\" with Platt by then, and could not afford to get another attorney.\n\nIn my opinion, taking a case when it is not in the best interest of a client, ie. that is not your specialty, is not professional. She should have been informed during consultation that this was not their area of expertise. I really believe had she had a better attorney she would have gotten a settlement that matched her permanent injury.\n\nBut that is just my opinion, and this is Yelp.", "business_id": "RvNG0jm44n7D-4qkm_VuOA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M-d7R2GVDqUi8iBaLyXcwg", "review_id": "c29mGF9kDshrfqGAvfM2uQ", "text": "I didnt have the best experience.  I was given the hard sell on the car upgrade/insurance, the car had scratches all over it, and I returned it less than 2 hrs late and was charged for a full day.  That being said, I called management to report my concerns and I felt that they took them seriously.  They credited me for the extra day and indicated that they would try to fix the problem for the future.  I was impressed with the follow up customer service.", "business_id": "UkSBdZd-GJW1A4XYxGovvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NE6QsMPQKm4ihTwaVkPOiw", "review_id": "Jl3hkgNjoE6ENhozHRxtKA", "text": "Worst rental car experience I've ever had. We made a reservation for an economy car, when we got there we were told that we were being given a smart car that seats 2 even though the reservation clearly stated that the car would seat up to four because they said \"all cars vary by location\". We were forced to pay for an upgrade and still given the smallest hatch back with a scratches and dents all over it and a  nonexistent trunk. The customer service was worse than the car rental itself - will never rent from here again.", "business_id": "UkSBdZd-GJW1A4XYxGovvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yJ-O9Y7Y-uK-0ywjc8G57g", "review_id": "5375Uh8lNp-MIhfu9nSqWw", "text": "I was a little worried to rent from a smaller, lesser known rental car company. I read the reviews on extra charges and upgrades that were unapproved. But it was hard to resist as their prices are so much better then the big boy national chains. \n\nIf you stripped the Advantage sign off of their walls and replaced it with Hertz or Enterprise, you wouldn't have noticed any difference. The staff manning the rental car desk where I confirm my reservation were very friendly and professional. They didn't try to upsale me or hide anything. \n\nWhen I went downstairs to pick up my car, my major concern was Advantage adding misc damage charges after I returned it. So I used my iphone and recorded every inch in a video and noted even the slightest scratches on the form. We received a clean, \"new\" Toyota Camry with AC, bluetooth and mp3 player. Perfect for our needs.\n\nI've checked my bill since and no extra charges have been applied. I would certainly use them again, and use the same tactics to ensure I didn't get charged extra for phantom damages.\n\nThe only real issue with this rental car facility is that I went downstairs to the cars first instead of straight to the reservation desk. Kind of a nuisance as their signage is not very clear.", "business_id": "UkSBdZd-GJW1A4XYxGovvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Vq6xktwQSMQt10q30iI09Q", "review_id": "kaAn72QD4bRWOzs-cxq6rw", "text": "I think I was set up. I was given the hard sell (very hard sell) to take their insurance. My car was dirty, all scratched up and had several stickers on it showing where damage had been noted. I returned the car four hours early, the receiving agent went straight to the windshield and found a crack 1/4\" long. \n\nI received the car in the dark car rental center, how am I going to find a crack 1/4\" long when I do my preliminary inspection. The car was dirty and this guy conveniently found the windshield crack very quickly. I think his little computer thing was tipping him of previous damage. They charged $25 for it and threw in the comment \"you should have taken our insurance.\"\n\nI do not have any recollection of a rock hitting my windshield. I cannot prove the damage did not happen when I was driving, but I am very suspicious. The car was pretty dirty and smelly. What I should have done was refuse it, but I waited in line 40 min to get to my rental and was running late to an appointment.\n\nI will contact them to see if what their response is. I will give them an opportunity to prove that Katherine P. is correct, that they have good customer service. We will see.", "business_id": "UkSBdZd-GJW1A4XYxGovvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OjPIIkeQF9umjTzEHR_BHA", "review_id": "eqg3UHXYuWfd86IH_HlJGA", "text": "Been in line for over one hour attempting to pick up car...do not use if you have an value of your own time\nThis is unbelievable- holy hell\nHave a prepaid reservation..... Doesn't matter", "business_id": "UkSBdZd-GJW1A4XYxGovvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-05-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "88eJe5ywmYrrM_IyPyx8kw", "review_id": "IbSbOJlnZ0xFAb7tE1zpRg", "text": "Lots of hate on yelp for this place - come on people and chill-ax. \n\nCheck-in was a breeze, less than 5 minutes and I was on my way to the rental cars. Sure they tried to up sell a few services but a polite \"no thank-you\" was all it took. BTW, I get the same up sell routine at every major rent-a-car place so they are doing nothing different.\n\nRental Car was a Nissan Altima for $9 a day, it was clean but had a couple of scratches on it but for $9 a day I can handle the minor cosmetic blemishes. Car worked flawlessly and the AC kicked butt in the hot Arizona Summer sun. I noted the scratches and handed in the form to the check-out person and we were on our way. NOTE: This was probably the FASTEST car rental I have ever done in Phoenix (and I do a lot here)\n\nReturns was another breeze, I didn't even get a chance to remove my luggage and the return girl handed me my receipt and said \"have a nice day.\"\n\nBOTTOM LINE: Super fast check-out, Super CHEAP prices, Super Fast Returns, Cars have a few more miles and some cosmetic damage that goes along with those miles but you save a bundle over the major companies. I WILL RENT AGAIN.", "business_id": "UkSBdZd-GJW1A4XYxGovvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TGUbfpxmA133_o_93tEZAQ", "review_id": "2g73nRsKnjL2eY0bNW02_g", "text": "Nothing like waiting in line for 57 minutes.  There were only 2 people working  the counters on a Saturday morning at 10:00am.  Everyone in line was annoyed!  The person who helped me was very helpful and the car was fine.  \n\nI wrote a letter to Advantage about my experience on their website and they NEVER wrote me back.  They don't care.  You will read many other reviews with the same problem.  They simply refuse to hire enough employees to handle the customers.\n\nFrom now on I'll pay a little bit more to go with an ESTABLISHED company.  Advantage screwed me a lot in the past, and it's happened a couple of times over the past year.  \n\nOnly use them if you're saving a LOT.   I changed all of my upcoming Expedia reservations to other companies.  But my Maui reservation will save me $60 over 3 days so they'll get my business that time.  That's it!  They pretty much SUCK as a company.  \n\n**update - I changed my Maui reservation last minute on Priceline woo hoo - I may never have to go with this bottom of the line company ever again**\n\nBy the way ALL of the employees I delt with at Phoenix were really trying.  I can't imagine how hard that must be dealing with angry customers all day working for a company like this.  HUGS to the employees and a big suck it to Advantage car rental.", "business_id": "UkSBdZd-GJW1A4XYxGovvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ttQZeBObCzDmISnNxSTIkg", "review_id": "cZbCld-ez0jMvw4VAf5nRQ", "text": "First it took me 45 minutes to clear the line even though there were only 4 people ahead of me.The customer rep who took care of me was Matt. \nHe kept persuading me for all thier options (Pre-Paid Fuel, damage waiver, insurance, road side assistance etc...) he kept pesturing me to get a bigger car upgrade. when I kept telling him a \"No\" he asked me \"why dont you drive your own car?\" This guy was totally unprofessional and it was no way a pleasant experience. I would avoid renting a car from here at any cost! please do not rent your car from here even if its dirt cheap... it really does comes at a cost....", "business_id": "UkSBdZd-GJW1A4XYxGovvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-08-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HNBDGgKOKi3PxS1Gi-QAkg", "review_id": "GULP-01eHsso_2WxpwdMAQ", "text": "I will not be using Advantage at the Phoenix airport again. There were at least 30 people in line in front of us. It looked like a line at Disneyland. There were only 3 employees working. It took an hour and a half to get our car. To top it off they tried to charge me more on a prepaid car because supposedly their tax had gone up since I booked the car. REALLY?", "business_id": "UkSBdZd-GJW1A4XYxGovvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Qz-9lxYA-jOSne7I3VtYDw", "review_id": "9ZwTJAzhMNBHaIqRXxEqZA", "text": "There's a reason this company gets 2 stars. I've rented on many occasions and have always been happy with the service, even when it comes to smaller-named companies. I was extremely upset when I felt duped being triple charged at the airport and talked to three different reps before trying to catch my flight with the first words out of their mouths being \"we can't do anything for you.\" I've never had a car rental company tell me that. I was willing to be charged double the original quoted rate because of taxes and fees, but not triple. They upscale and pressure you like no other car company I've worked with. When I let them know I would never use this company again, they didn't seem to mind, which further shows their lack of customer service.", "business_id": "UkSBdZd-GJW1A4XYxGovvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S-EV7GlcknbXp7h3JpS3UQ", "review_id": "xGUbI5vxpjS3mvAYs6ndSg", "text": "I would give 0 stars if I could!  I am in the process of relocating from Phoenix to Seattle and due to the last minute notice of the move, I had initially moved out to Seattle with my car a month prior and then flew back to Phoenix to pack all my belongings and officially move to Washington. I knew that I would be needing a car while in Phoenix, and was really excited about the cheap deal I had found to rent a car with advantage. When I arrived at Advantage, I was told that because my driver's license still had an address of Phoenix I needed to provide a copy of my insurance in order to rent the car, which was not possible for me to obtain because it was located in Washington.  The rental reservation had been made two week prior, and no notice of this policy had been communicated to me. I explained my situation and the service attendant apologized and said that there was nothing they could do, which left me carless and having to go to another company and pay over 5x the amount.", "business_id": "UkSBdZd-GJW1A4XYxGovvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yNFtoYARsduREgSY3SXbYw", "review_id": "y2tpBnUyTxHI7-71g6-mXQ", "text": "Took 45 minutes to rent a car with only 1 person in live ahead of us. They were too busy trying to upsell. Good for their business, bad for customers. Problems checking car back in on return. Will never rent again.", "business_id": "UkSBdZd-GJW1A4XYxGovvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PihWxdcCZLLqpjd4jXOsGg", "review_id": "VM-MuzJspXbGC-4ZtRkBrg", "text": "If I could give them MORE than 5 stars, I would!!!  I was (admittedly) hesitant to rent from Advantage based on some of the reviews I read, but I could not pass up the great pricing Advantage offered!\n\nI went in \"expecting\" there to be a problem... I expected the employees to be rude, I expected they would not have the car I reserved and I expected them to try and talk me into everything additional they had to offer (at my expense)... NONE of that happened!  The employees were super friendly, I reserved a mid-size SUV and got a mid-size SUV!  The additional items (insurance, prepaid gas etc..) were \"offered\" but I was not pressured to purchase them once I declined!  The SUV was almost brand new (only had about 5000 miles on it)  It was a 2014 Jeep Cherokee sport, it drove awesome and had every feature I could imagine!  The only negative (which is NOT really a big deal (in the whole scheme of things) is the exterior was a little dirty which did not matter because the day after I rented it, it rained and there was a dust storm!  It's super hot In Arizona this time of year and I know they don't have each car professionally \"detailed\" every time it's returned... but I'm the type to look it over in its entirety and it was kinda hard to see past the water spots and surface scratches to mark any defects on the little sheet they give you (it was also almost 10pm)  I did not think the exterior cleanliness was a big deal! \n\nCome to find out, the gentleman that helped me at the counter, was actually the manager!  He was a really nice guy!  We ended up discussing Yelp and some of the reviews online, I was quite surprised that HE actually reads the reviews on yelp!  He was open and honest about the criticism that Advantage had received (some of it warranted, and some not... in my opinion) and showed an interest in wanting to correct the negative and make things better.  I assured him that I would be writing a review on Yelp once my rental period ended and without hesitation he said he was looking forward to it!  I had a GREAT experience and was VERY happy with Advantage and would definitely rent from them again!", "business_id": "UkSBdZd-GJW1A4XYxGovvQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IRoWn-q3RTOoFVRWsUxGig", "review_id": "BqboePAHeZROd4hA5F4tjQ", "text": "Received a Certificate in Electroneurodiagnostics from GateWay. I had awesome teachers who worked in the field and did everything possible to provide the best education experience for us! I feel blessed to have gotten to experience my education with them!\n\nKnocked off a star because they started construction and knocked off the overflow parking lot with no notice of where to detour to. It took a couple days to figure out where the new parking overflow was moved to. I don't know if it was notified to students and I missed it or if there was a lack of communication on their end.", "business_id": "9Mz0OkyaInYsOJYdX-oqPg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7C-jyTrOX-iJ-MrSJuh-8A", "review_id": "D6aPfevhBP6Lml_glh0nsg", "text": "Yes, I love Gateway community college. I first received college credits from here while I was in high school. The set buildings are indoors so if you are taking general classes the main building is an indoor facility, and that is where the cafeteria and main computer labs are. The health programs building is indoors as well so it is a much welcome relief in the summer here in sweltering Arizona. \n\nThe teachers here are great, I received my Health Unit Coordinating certificate from here. All of the health programs are extensive but you learn a lot and there is a sense of community at this school. They offer a lot of lucrative programs here such as x-ray technician programs, nursing, respiratory ect.", "business_id": "9Mz0OkyaInYsOJYdX-oqPg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-05-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JO3c8KKsvQRjIWDTcnPxqw", "review_id": "Qvht8NFB9s8tCUrnCG48Ng", "text": "Love GatewayCC! The best Nursing Program! I love all my instructors and am so glad I ended up here!", "business_id": "9Mz0OkyaInYsOJYdX-oqPg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8-mw_aotUGmP0k0s6QKwOA", "review_id": "OyinbcOZewsaqD2oZa5XRQ", "text": "Probably a great school for the right student/faculty members. It just was not for me.", "business_id": "9Mz0OkyaInYsOJYdX-oqPg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D6A0rn5MIg7AVRrVeouABg", "review_id": "zniyj7t8T6XSOE4dmmp10Q", "text": "I came here for a \"team building\" event for school. I love go-karting! This place is awesome. It has rock-climbing amongst other activities. It's clean and new-looking, and there are nice cars placed around the site; the overall look of this place is cool and modern. (in comparison to Lemans/Fremont, CA, and Malibu Grand Prix/Redwood City, CA). \r\n\r\nIn comparison to Lemans, they are less strict in flagging you down or making you slow down which is nice. This is an indoor go-karting park so you get the faster cars. You get about 16 laps/round, and they print out a nice fake racing sheet for you. When you check-in, they automatically save your info and race scores online (for bragging rights to your friends. hah!). Fun place, but be warned; don't eat the pizza. It doesn't taste good and I got sick from it. But what can you expect from a place like this?\r\n\r\nAh, but otherwise, this is a great place for go-karting. =)", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tlpmhQ9a-CaNeFuBNfg-LA", "review_id": "67Qesp7jhdb_toNOan0fLg", "text": "This place was great.  The key is renting the entire place out so you can race as many times as possible.  Maybe throw a birthday party for 20 friends and just race all night.  they have 2 different track to choose.  I prefer the one on the right, it seems you can go faster on that side. Regardles, it was fun to mix it up and get the adrenaline pumping.  The staff was professional and together.  For a night of diversification and fun, well worth it.  You feel like a kid. It does get hot in there so bring a t-shirt to race in.  Have fun out there and remember no \"bumping\" unless you are in my bedroom!", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "GZyvZyChROCgcyBYKtM9Aw", "text": "Everyone loves fun! \n\nAt F1 Race Factory, fun is their focus. Safety is their MO. \n\nI came here in the fall of '06 for a work function. It was a team-building day, so while we did have to meet in a room and \"talk shop,\" the people at F1 made it very comfortable and easy. We met in their big room (with couches, high tables and ample space) for our meetings. Breaks were then infused with team fun. We actually got to split into groups and challenge each other - see who could be the fastest team to change 4 tires on a real (thought retired) race car. My team placed 2nd. It was great! We got to do a practice run, and then two real runs to let our lowest time qualify. \n\nF1 was sure to have snacks and beverages handy after (and before) in case we worked up an appetite during the day. Lunch was served here, too. Tasty hamburgers made to order. After our meetings, we got to go on the track. Beforehand, we sat through a brief safety video and explanation. Then we were fitted for helmets and shown to where the action happens. I was nervous. I had never driven a go-kart before, and these were suppose to be the fastest in-door go-karts in Arizona. \n\nUhm, yeah. Let's just say I had no idea what I was doing. Nobody explained the pedals to me, so I just assumed they ran like a car. I was right. I took off, not really knowing how many laps I had to do or where I was going. There were friendly guys out on the track to wave flags - for \"wreck\" ahead, slow down or even get out of the way of speed-devils behind ya. (I got the latter quite a bit.) \n\nAt the very last of the race, somebody sped by me to place ahead of me. That means I placed last. That's okay. It was my first time out there, and while I spun my car around once or twice - and ran into the sides several times - I was just happy to be alive! \n\nTo make the race fun, F1 gave us awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. I won an award, too - for being the turtle on the track. That was funny. \n\nAll in all, I had a great time. While I would probably not go to back to race, I'd go back to watch people race or hang out in the \"cafeteria\" area, playing arcade games or munching on food. \n\nThis is DEFINITIVELY  a fun place to send your thrill-seeking, speed junkie friends. You can get gift cards, too!", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QK7IF5CoX0fM_5F1XNn5TQ", "review_id": "blIVTf4pkBc5uylBYf4iKg", "text": "This place is awesome, we came on league night and while we waited to race a full on brawl broke out. The karts are decent and the tracks are pretty technical, bumping is taken pretty seriously here as were all kicked out on our last race. For more contact friendly racing check out Speedway Indoor Karting, but the karts aren't quite as good.", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8CNEh7fSbLwDuAKhLjDPKQ", "review_id": "mBxDt3BUCaQb_VpaLqGwhA", "text": "F1 is pretty sweet... cost is a little much but it's expensive to maintain all those karts and run a huge building and I'm sure the insurance is a killer too... \n\nAside from that the racing is usually good as long as you go with your own group and don't get somebody who can't drive or at least understand to let you pass if they're all over the track with no driving line.  (Sorry technical racer here).\n\nBest nights (though busy) are when the open up the dividers and make the two tracks into one big one... SUPER technical and way too much fun.\n\nThis is good for groups too as I know they have business team building events available.  We've done the beginning of a bachelor party here and birthdays a plenty\n\nThere's food there, though expensive and just typical bar food so eat prior to coming (just don't lose your cookies).  \n\nThere's an arcade too for kids or whoever's waiting to race.  I think they had a climbing wall in there too... random?", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7jOAowWbwD-ER1hJE_GAeQ", "review_id": "ExG7qla6X60Oy2z5S7uEiw", "text": "I took my little brother here for a day. Had fun wearing our suits and racing around the track... but wish the tracks were a little bit bigger. It was kind of costly considering the size of the track, but there are so many different aspects of the experience it was almost worth it. Definitely something to try at least once. It isn't the type of thing I'd be racing back to all that often though mostly due to cost.", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-04-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "0qIsBt4EzBDCKrIviV55Ew", "review_id": "DPE2pmveCp400vqyFuJjag", "text": "I'm Asian we love to race, I don't know why but its in our blood.  \n\n\nlots of space for a kid party or a corporate shindig.  \nI went during the week and had fun with one of my friends, people who raced with us brought there own helmets, a little advice, if people bring there own helmets there serious racers.   \n\nGo Kart Racing inside, nice touch.  Cass S. there is no pleasing,  the place is big I don't think  people go in there and say wow this is small.  Actually it really bothers me that Cass S wants more space. Take in should take in account business cost, price per square foot off the highway (can't be cheap plus) everything else.", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "du6KeE54IFbPiXpU3LOd1g", "review_id": "5UzDgI2f6_aSc_2TAPJxsg", "text": "\"Building better racers, one go-kart at a time\" should be the motto of this place, but it isn't...if it becomes the motto, my attorney will be in touch with them:)\nNo, they don't build better racers at F1...they don't build racers...they don't build anything except, at about $2 per lap, your VISA bill:)\nYou should know going in that you will want a bunch of laps:) It's just that fun:)\nThis isn't really racing, despite what they tell you at F1\nDespite the fact that they give you your \"lap times\" and your \"averages\" and post \"record laps\", you shouldn't try to do anything but have fun:)\nThe \"racing\" is against everybody from 16 year olds that think this is their ticket to NASCAR (good luck with that...yes, I know there are a bunch of racers that started out in karts...fast, expensive, tricked out, high performance karts...not these karts) to grandma, out there with the grandkids, trying desperately not wet herself as you turn 4 laps to her 1:)\nThese karts have a lawn tractor motor and shiftless clutch/transmission...right foot=go...left foot =stop...they go about 25 mph and accelerate like my bicycle...you wear a helmet...you have to sit through a 10 minute safety and etiquette video presentation before you climb in a kart...you would have to really work at it to hurt yourself:)\nBut, it is fun! \nMy handsome son Zachary was in town to celebrate my birthday and wanted to take me to do something fun! \nHe's a thoughtful and loving son:)\nOven mitt golf was quickly rejected by Zach, as were a couple of other outdoor activities.\nBut I used to race formula cars (open wheel road racing), so he thought this would be an entertaining way to spend an afternoon.\nHe was so right!\nWe checked in at 2:00 pm, when they opened and Zach and I were in the first group of the day...in fact we were the only ones on the track for the first race of the day (it was the best \"race\" of the day for me...just Zach and I, no rolling road blocks to contend with...BTW, the old man only won by 1/2 a lap...I'm still quick, even in these karts:)\nThe rest of the races were almost as much fun...lots of people to pass, lots of spinouts to watch and lots of people to get a little pissed off at (they probably didn't really pay attention during the \"etiquette\" portion of the presentation)...but no harm done and nothing to race for except pride:)...no trophies presented at the end...no trophy girls to kiss and no winners check to cash...just another ding to VISA for more laps!\nReally a lot of fun! \nUntil the VISA bill comes next month:)", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-06-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "CwNFSTYMitNBkw0k2tHWtg", "review_id": "Po7jPd_XE0CzQu4qvtV8xQ", "text": "Extremely pricy for the experience.  In a down economy I have no idea how a 15min race for two can go for $55.  The video games seemed very outdated.\n\nYes, the race it self was fun.  The establishment was a bit empty, I'm guessing due to prices.  Maybe more for your buck here would make it a reasonable place to enjoy with friends.", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-06-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mjP_3XwUXdptvOpQd0OjBw", "review_id": "tDZkMn3eYGbM6WngguzCYA", "text": "Great fun for an afternoons entertainment with a group of friends. This was my 1st Karting experience but I will be back!", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yK2rYEPeK0ZPTkWFcaEOsg", "review_id": "yZoRSdUMO2--Qt5f18NGGw", "text": "place rocks, so much to do, prices are reasonable for what you get, service is great.", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-02-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "G9S9bK91t1gZjzoWKDdX0Q", "review_id": "1rtw3CrmSPPoh1i1DdZj0Q", "text": "This was another team building activity I did for a group of conference attendees in Scottsdale.  This ended up being one of the more popular activity options.   I worked with Darin in the planning stages and he was always willing to accomodate my requests.  We ended up having the entire place to ourselves.  Everyone had free racing to start with and my staff member called me to say that everyone was having so much fun she didn't think she was going to get them off the track for the actual team building portions. \n\nFor the team building, we had them do a Pit Crew Challenge and a segway race.  The only negative feed back from the group was that having everyone participate in the segway race made it too long (there were about 45 people).  \n\nI wish I would have been able to join the group and try the karts but I guess I will have to go on my own time.  I would definetely use F1 again for another corporate event.", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-02-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p2TXE_QuqfdKRn8D1BVIoQ", "review_id": "XjapKeHbpBgMeMY_4NEszw", "text": "This Place is Best on Grand Prix Night they open the whole track !!!", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gNUKGLKZfK_rYOT0aa4SOw", "review_id": "F9MMBOz8iovlf_kaX5Upiw", "text": "This place is awesome!! Membership is well worth it. Good job guys!", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mJp5ELFhZwBlNyViWl9CHQ", "review_id": "sAFm-DeINI2u9uwJ5-xTGQ", "text": "F1 Race Factory provides a good experience for go-karting. After 4pm on Sundays they combine both tracks so you get to drive a longer course. Purchasing the membership pays for itself in one day and reduces the cost for future races, although it's still kinda expensive fun. The karts themselves are kept in good working order and the staff are nice & helpful. They provide helmets, but you must tie your hair back and wear closed-toed shoes. \n\nI've never tried the other amenities available because they don't seem worth it at all, ie) arcade, climbing wall, bar & grill. Just go for a karting afternoon and have fun! You'll be sweating and you'll almost forget how to drive your regular car. :-)\n\nThe one drawback is that you can't set up reservations so you may be stuck waiting for quite a while. Each race takes up a 15min block, so only 4 races take place per hour. If you want to coordinate a larger group of people to all part-take in the same race, you may have to wait over an hour.\n\nI definitely plan to go again, hopefully once a month on Sundays after 4pm to enjoy the longer course.", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cwWJ6ydDLjl0AUu_KINZww", "review_id": "35Lz2LrK5swr8_OEjIoiQA", "text": "Fast cars. I hoped for less sharp turns to hit them faster. Use a coupon or you will get charged high prices for one lap. Long wait! Check in first then go somewher else while you wait!", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W4irZkAF09FmpNQE--nnEQ", "review_id": "fVMzVn-TykWS7YXaJwEvrQ", "text": "Like a bunch of other reviewers, I experienced F1 Race Factory as part of a conference related team building activity for work. \"Team building\" is usually code for \"I'd rather poke sharp pencils in my eyeballs\" but this was a big exception! Lots of fun and the staff was awesome in accommodating our group.\n\nHighly recommended!", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-01-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AeucYo8J-rZjcq09Wuqsjw", "review_id": "-iZsQGA-Qyhom_57v6zDVg", "text": "Had a blast at this spot ( and not just because i whooped my b/f's ass either on the track..bhahaha)\n\nanywho, we signed up and became members cheaper to do it that way if you think you will get the urge to race often. Member is $14 and some change and non member is $20. You sign up, pick a racing name that will permanently been yours forever and eva.. ( Sexyspeeder, right here :) ) you get a head sock you will have to wear under the Helmet, free t-shirt if you sign up also.  LADIES wear closed toe shoes... i had to borrow some of there's and lets just say i never want to wear rental shoes again.\n\nYou can race as much as you want, take breaks in between or do back to back if you choose. On Sundays they combine the tracks together so its an even longer track. it was really fun, those little karts go pretty fast ( and they do take bumping very seriously..they will pull your grown ass over and scold you like a little kid if they catch you..i know cause they gave my b/f a talkin too) they keep track of your best lap and which place you came in and you get a paper that records all this... my #1 is plastered on the refrigerator! whoop whoop.\n\nIf your looking for some competitive fun, try this place out. They also have food, drinks, rock wall, and arcade also. \n\nAlso might be a cool spot to throw a kids b-day party also!\n\nvroom-vroom!", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8leVoQakIF9OfyikF7Yu5g", "review_id": "bB748Om7V13Z6ieVEbX84w", "text": "It was just alright. Nothing more, nothing less than that.\n\nThe carts seemed to be above average in terms of speed. This was the best part.\n\nPrice is insanely high in my opinion. I snagged a deal on Groupon, so this helped to ease the pain a bit.\n\nMy one huge gripe and the reason I will NEVER return is the carbon monoxide.  It smells so badly that I was ready to pass and out die after just one race. I started my 2nd race to only quit halfway through to get some fresh air outside.\n\nInvest in some electric carts or a better air system!", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ST8Yzlk2MqKlcaLqL2djBg", "review_id": "TVq6HhhJizKM1mReF9hvJQ", "text": "awesome! had a groupon with some work buddies. we went on a weeknight...much better option as during our 3 races, there were only maybe 5 total racers, which lends itself to way more \"going fast!\". i'm sure it gets a heckuva lot busier on the weekends. \n\ni'm glad we had the groupon for the 3 races because the normal pricing seemed a bit steep. but it's all glammed out for the nascar in all of us. you watch a short video, donn a head sock and helmet and out you go. the carts are super fast (much faster than the rinky-dink ones we had as a kid). braking and sliding is just so much fun. \n\nremember though...it's not bumber cars! they will flag and remove you from the course if you blatantly or continually bump other drivers. because it does hurt....i got t-boned by one of my work buddies and my back was sore for a week afterwards. \n\nthey serve beer and some basic bar food. there's a small game room (think 80's arcade) and the staff, although didn't seem to be too enthralled about being at work, were helpful. \n\nwe have several more groupons for this place and can't wait to go back!", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-04-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BXNjm_lge7FCKn90wS8JjQ", "review_id": "xlzB82ilexRzQnE0969Mxw", "text": "This place puts a smile on my face...ear to ear, baby!!  So much fun! \n\nI knew about this place for awhile, I remember hearing Carl Edwards talk about it on the radio one time, years ago. With my brother and dad visiting from out-of-state about three weeks ago, I suggested we check it out. What a great decision. F1 is not your typical go-kart amusement park let's take a couple of spins around the track and be on our way. It is probably that x100. I'm pretty sure the karts got up to 30-35mph. The slipping and sliding, and constant fishtailing makes for a kick ass ride.  Seriously, it's a great time. You won't be disappointed.  \n\nThe only negative I could understand people having is that the prices are kind of steep. I would recommend to check out the website, which often include coupons and other offers and memberships.  (Also, check the website for their calendar of events. They do have different track options for different days, and they do have league races which could cause conflict.) Me personally, don't mind paying the money for this type of entertainment, it was a blast! Brought me back to my teenage days, I will definitely check out F1 again!", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Zrxfq72hLSzsVlBypbEiSw", "review_id": "CodQxAg3HOwreHjviFRsnQ", "text": "I held a leadership training and mini retreat here in August, we had a great time, professional staff, the racing is such a blast, our room was clean and stocked with drinks, the food was decent and everyone had a great time.  I recommend it for a team event anytime.", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g2CNKIXskgt6nuOxlcuNiw", "review_id": "BgSzb_JnRf7jrcAoNmqqqg", "text": "i was visiting my cousin in az and they had a groupon for 6 races. so we eat did one race.  about 14 laps. 10 mins i believe.  \n\nit was fun! i was totally having fun with it not caring about my \"place\" (which a lot of people take too much pride in, and i think they need to calm down cuz no one is really racing you so chill.) and taking every turn fast and whipping myself around, slipping and sliding on the track. haha way more fun then being all serious about it.  the turns are awesome! \n\nthe only bad thing for me was my back had a fat bruise, it was really red, and it hurt like a b**** afterwards.. but im tiny and didnt really sit still in my seat with all the crazy driving. so yea i already knew that was going to happen. \n\ngo check it out! its fun!\n\nps. closed toe shoes! and ladies dont wear a dress! please dont. its by far one of the DUMBEST ideas. especially if its short.", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_uL7OiQSfNsCd60DrAf7qQ", "review_id": "RoRf2_5O8QNhTxwu6zsRkw", "text": "Great time had by all!\n\nI recently had to opportunity to partake in the fun and excitement that the race factory has to offer via a work team building event. We reserved one of their private rooms; fully equip-ed with pool tables televisions to watch the baseball game and more food on the buffet than any of us could eat. They even have a bar; be warned though, save your \"getting tipsy\" for after the race because they have a two drink max to get behind the wheel. But you can get your drink on as soon as you are done. The drink prices are very surprisingly cheap, I think a bottle of miller lite was only $3. Nice!\n\nThis place is great for a date night, birthday party or work event. If you get a certain package they will give you trophies too. I didn't get one though :-( damn car kept spinning out. I drive fast!\n\nHave fun! *beep beep*", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t2YBANsJYySOXvHyOjcZkQ", "review_id": "Vz79HmmHt36g2YFDRhrgAQ", "text": "I had a blast! Loved it and I didn't think I would. I little sore the next day as someone (my husband) crashed into me but would do it again. Wear closed toe shoes!", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6ws6UtB_Co8ruJHwvc5xtQ", "review_id": "Kjm3KJ5oFhXQzUqgJtaxEw", "text": "Why! Why must their be lame douche canoes to inhabit the place when we go out.  I took my girlfriend to this place because I love go karts and she had never been.  We signed up and watched the cheesy video the first timers must attend to (No phone service in that room! Couldn't distract myself! Blast!)  then we set up to go racing.  Well this was probably the worst experience I personally had.  Racers kept bumping into us and the employees were black flag gin us instead of them.  It was actually so bad that we just didn't even want to race again.  Cashier informed us thats a negative on the refunds even though we didn't even use the race, ah well.....Now I understand this is a competition, which is awesome, but if its on a with a lot of kids and obviously couples going out to have fun, tone it down bro..\n\nAll in all, i was disappointed in this experience, cool place but I'll try the other karts around", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kgjjZ3DaccXDppqF6xHBlw", "review_id": "EkXDAhOaADlgz3WewOxxNg", "text": "Food the quality of Chuck E. Cheese, so be prepared.  However, this place is fun! The pit stop challenge, segways, and two tracks for karts.  Definitely, a very fun experience!", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ST8Yzlk2MqKlcaLqL2djBg", "review_id": "3MKyy5m51iGOnav0UeTvcQ", "text": "i've had these groupons laying around for months. finally we had the opportunity to take a friend from out of town here. \n\nit's always fun, Octane. nothing like pretending you are a badass, speeding in mini-cars and sliding all over place. luckily, we didn't have to contend with too many \"professional\" racers, although when the good ones pass you, it makes you want to catch up and have a duel of the fastest!\n\na great, fun place  for an evening or afternoon of quick excitement!", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "y5_vrqIylhXMrejM_-x_vA", "review_id": "7AIU96BsqnKXxEcoYUnSEQ", "text": "We used a groupon to run a few races at this place. It's best if you call ahead of time to get an idea if there's a wait. It can get crowded and you may end up waiting over an hour to race. \nThey have you watch a short 5 min video on the rules and what the flags mean. You don a sexy head sock, pick a helmet and strap yourself in. The first lap is at a slower speed so you get a feel for the track. There are two of them. After the green flags fly you're off!!! I think you run about 14 laps in one race and by the end you are unleashing your inner Mario Andretti. If you choose to race more than one time, you can have them schedule you back to back or with a break in between. \nIf you choose to break in between you can hang out and get something to eat or drink at the snack bar. You are allowed to drink beer but they mark your wrist band to monitor how much you consume. Obviously they won't let you race if you're intoxicated.\nNormally they give you a print out of your race time but the printer was broken today so we viewed the results on the tv monitor. \nIf you've never tried it before, it's worth checking out.", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-03-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "394ECIL6M0w8S-nJypi7Kg", "review_id": "ufqSqKPC0JYgVhP5LSntNA", "text": "The bosses purchased some Groupons for Octane Raceway and took all of the staff. What a blast! This is the most fun I've had in a long while. I highly recommended this place. Press the pedal to the metal and off you go. I can't wait to take my nephew. Don't forget to check in on foursquare for their newbie special.", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b2DKC4kC8-QeSeGZ_MF3XQ", "review_id": "rmGQBPPRhc7ORCWe-YoySg", "text": "Great friendly service and a super fun time.  Food and beer aren't why you go here but are available.  Racing can be a bit pricey unless you find a discount such as living social.  Place is clean and the people working there seem to enjoy it.", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 7, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pUYD89iodWvkQwcEpeacMA", "review_id": "L7uSocJnUBaMiBDi7us2cQ", "text": "Where's the management? My husband decided to take me there for a suprise. We arrvied there around 2 pm on a Sunday to a very empty parking lot. We arrived inside to find a large party. There was no direction for someone who has never been there. On top of that, the party had stragglers filter in, so of course they nonchalantly cut in line because they were there for the party. It should not work that way. We found a mix of 2 lines where we had no idea where we were supposed to be. After standing in line for an hour, the couple in front of us approached the counter to find out there was a 2 hour wait for a race. We didn't even wait to get to the counter before we said enough of this. There was no management around and found the laziness of the employees. We were disappointed in this place, but it's not really like one complaints going to hurt this. I just hope they learn how to be more effective at their operations and their customer service. You can train employees how to facilitate operations and when groups are known to come in, have them have a specific point of contact so the rest of us don't have to suffer for because we're not in their group.", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JWEVvmf4DMaZbLZNk_1dMA", "review_id": "bdzfItP-Coyci-cv5RB9ag", "text": "This is a good operation and the karts are honest-to-God racing karts that are all fast and all in really good condition.  The staff on track knows what they're doing and are helpful and friendly.  The track-time-per-dollar ratio is a little on the slim side, but I know space and karts aren't cheap, and it's a heck of a lot of fun without breaking the bank.\n\nThey also have leagues, which are an inexpensive way to fix your track jones and have some competitive fun doing it.   They even have a Junior league for kids as young as 8, who run the only slightly slower Junior karts.   The instructors here are top notch, competitive racers from around the region.\n\nMy only gripe about the junior kart program is that the instructors don't communicate it through the lens of an 8-12 year old kid.   Kids that age can't be expected to come into the program knowing what an apex is, much less what a late one is or what it means to \"hit\" one, or what it means to \"lift\", or what a \"heat\" is, or what \"track out\" means, or any number of other terms that experienced track drivers inherently understand, but fresh-faced kids probably don't.   My advice to them is to think like an 8 year old and explain these things in language and terms an 8 year old can understand. \n\nIt would also be nice if they spent a couple bucks on a printer that didn't break down every 2 minutes, so you could get your times there on the spot.\n\nBut, these gripes are minor in the grand scheme of things.  Grab some buddies, make a reservation, and have a blast.", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eGAXs7KxmcB_PCxpI9FjKg", "review_id": "m2RRoRJbiwCxXXGL1XAyEQ", "text": "Octane Raceway.\n\nOne thing I learned here - I like to DRIVE FAST. I came here with a friend that had a Groupon and we each did two races. Since we got there a bit early, we were able to watch a race go down before our turn was up. \n\nFor a Friday night, the place was pretty slow. There were 7 people in our first race and 5 people in our second. \n\nAfter previewing a race, you won't think these little cars move that fast. Once you're in the drivers seats, these babies can goooooo. \n\nLuckily I was with someone that knew the ropes. No passing on the first and last lap. No slamming into other people (these aren't bumper cars, peeps), and get your game face on. \n\nIf you go, wear shorts/pants and closed-toed shoes. You can wear a jumpsuit but I don't recommend it because you will burn up in it. Everyone wears a helmet. Most of all, have fun and be safe. \n\nWarning: After going to octane, you will get in your car and have a false sense of reality that you are a badass racer. Try to hold back from the urge to weave through cars on the freeway afterward.", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Bq4o8L-bmu58H42WM3iCqw", "review_id": "mAQ0XYOTA9ki30mlLP3_hw", "text": "Went to octane on a Friday afternoon. Its a spacious place, with lots of party rooms and pool tables. They even have a bar that you can get alcoholic drinks at, but the max is two (and for good reason). There are 2 racing tracks for you to get your racing fix. These carts get some good speed going! I drove 2 different karts, and the first ones handling was superior to the second. In the second one the grip was significantly less, which made for some frustrating tail happy racing. Prices could be better, but I still had fun and will most likely go back.", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EP3cGJvYiuOwumerwADplg", "review_id": "9fiSAY75z711cZ3wpebjpA", "text": "This place is awesome, the track was so much fun to race.  I also love the fact that my 10 year old son can race with me here (as long as he is at least 54\" tall).  I have been to some of these kart places that require a drivers license.  Anyway, they have 2 tracks that they turn into one twice per week.  They let us race with the kids on one track but the larger track was much more fun (adults only).  I got a great deal on a groupon for this place and will definitely go back since my son loved it as well.", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TJ-Y-53ofI02KG4W2fbmkg", "review_id": "uXNUe4w-lRWvbAAxqbOAaA", "text": "So, while looking at 101 things to do in Phoenix, I came across this place as #2. It sounded super interesting and top-of-the-line, because it had go-karting, pool, rock climbing and food, which is all a plus!!!\n\nMy family decided just to play a little pool there and we were able to play 5 games within 1 hour and it only cost $7 per hour, which is super cheap in my opinion.\n\nThough I didn't go go-karting, the prices are about $20 - $30 and the races are about 12 minutes long. They have three different tracks and there's super nice.", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f1EokGAtmy2OChSs1XbETA", "review_id": "PUD_tqtKQYPsoCbZOWbIfw", "text": "Lots of fun. Seems a bit pricey for 12 minutes, but on the track it feels longer. Driving was easy to pick up for beginners. We paid for a membership, we'll be going back with the kids next time.", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-07-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8Kd7vWEPLVt2XUimuVx4gg", "review_id": "3x1CFAgHOjQJ-G_DwiR2yw", "text": "Was here for a team building evening this past Friday.  We had a great time except their computer system went down, we still got everything we needed, it just took a little longer....and no race stats, bummer.  I didn't want to not give 5 stars because of the computers, but one employee at the front desk was very short and rude with me and the members of our party, that cost the 5th star.  And yes, we were well behaved.  If we had not experienced her poor attitude all would have been perfect.", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MK-EScC1QNysVmb5XESqzQ", "review_id": "PdQ-kFT4wiFiSaIEHft5tQ", "text": "Ok, this place is WAY cool!  The carts are fun to ride and you can even play video games or shoot pool between rides.  My kids LOVE this place (ages: 14 and 18).  The food is nothing to write home about, however the amenities and staff are great.  My kids and I only go when I can find a deal on the races (Groupon, DealChicken.com and Weeklyplus has had them).  I just brought 6 cart rides on DealChicken.com today (12/12/12) for $57.00 and the package is valued at $126.00.  If you are looking for something fun to do with your kids, this is a must visit place.", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9VmTOyq01oIUk5zuxOj1GA", "review_id": "VsnF7W6wyl-cB56o_jOkxw", "text": "Went here for a Team building at work. The staff was friendly. Just got sick from the fumes. I heard they are moving to scottsdale and might be getting electric cars. The place had video games and pool tables. Seem like a cool place to hangout.", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ZW8jy6ehrNzn9A5iCubVGg", "review_id": "U8TYaf07fIl9vfeRHzhiBQ", "text": "Octane Raceway was wonderful! I was planning a surprise party for the fiance and Octane Raceway was the perfect place to have it. He had always wanted to go high speed kart racing and I knew it would be a blast for our friends too. I had an elaborate surprise that I wanted to go perfectly, and with the help of Nicki, I was able to book a great room (called the Morracco Room) where Eric could be surprised by all of his friends and family. I blindfolded and earmuffed Eric and brought him into the room where he was surprised with people (after I accidentally led him straight into the door lol) and then proceeded to play a video I had put together of friends and family's birthday wishes that couldn't be there because they were across the country. The video played perfectly in the Monacco Room (video and sound were awesome)and the surprise ending to the video was that I flew out his favorite cousin from Florida! We then all checked in, watched the safety video and did 2 races each. The races are pretty long around 12-14 laps each and every moment was intense and adrenaline filled! It's so much fun taking corners and turns super fast and drifting through. We all got really into it and competative which was the most fun! They email you the race results which is pretty cool! They have food and a bar so we got a little pizza and beers. You aren't supposed to really be drinking too much but they don't breathalize you unless you are acting a fool! We will definitely be returning and are even considering becoming members!", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6OWHDbEq23f24Vki_veHBA", "review_id": "P_F0eZfoFXUuTCSJ-bDQvQ", "text": "Went here for a work event this past Friday. I don't know if car racing is in my blood, because I barely pushed down on the gas during my first race, but our event host Jamie was very nice and gave us lots of advice in between our three races. I've heard that their rates are on par with other tracks in the valley, and I think it's reasonable for what you get. I don't know if I would go back because it's not really my thing, but I would definitely recommend it.", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eubutNZLIiJKo1Ob063R5A", "review_id": "tcCtU3-ZhOKlTKc1vJTBRQ", "text": "Fun times for the 11/13 year olds in the junior cars, but leaves your wallet bleeding afterwards. Seems like a poor value.", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "d_q279uWxKs9dGGV7_BjcA", "review_id": "Zq71-xXMeKXzi5n6WtWTcA", "text": "I have been to this place twice...both times for corporate events, so I can't really speak to the price.  It was a lot of fun and the employees treat you well.  We had food there that was also pretty good (fruit, veggies, sliders, wings, etc.).  They have drinks and a bar which is nice.  However, I'm kinda short (5'4\") and the carts are a little hard for me to drive.  If I sit all the way back against the seat I can barely touch the wheel.  So I have to drive the whole time kinda hunched forward.  They are very concerned with safety and make sure that no one is trying to play bumper cars out on the course.\n\nAfter each race, they give you a print out of all the drivers and their best times that  you get to keep!  \n\nOverall this is a fun place for adults to blow off some steam.", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hGvHc3YnSvAgUhSGEum5cA", "review_id": "ly4XKvBXx0Qog8XHv-9_0g", "text": "This is a great birthday gift for anyone who is mobile and young at heart.  I took my hubby there this past weekend and he loved it.  We did one round which includes 10-12 laps and after that one time, we were done cause we couldn't hang.  I was so bad they called me off the track because I couldn't control the darn thing! In trying to keep up with everyone, I kept bumping into them instead and that's a definite no-no.  Once I was released from my time out I went slower than \"Driving Ms. Daisy.\"  Needless to say I came in dead last out of the 17 amateur racers! Hubby did much better coming in at number 16...tee hee hee.  \n\nFYI: They are moving July 7th to their new location in Scottsdale.  Their grand opening there will be July 12th.  We just might check them out sooner than later.", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2inS1SMsLzhBTg8qm_fG-Q", "review_id": "w-OJk2jNhtN8GK5B1in4YA", "text": "I love Octane!  The staff is great, and very responsive to suggestions and open to hear feedback on the over all customer experience.  I've given alot of feedback and they have always been patient with me and listened to what I had to say, I know I can be a bit demanding at times but only with companies I plan on spending a lot of money with. There are many reasons to go to Octane A) Karting B) Play Pool (not many pool halls nearby C) Have a drink and watch friends do A or B.   I guess you can even go rock climbing and there is a pit challenge but I've never done either of those so your on your own with that.  Ok on to the racing, the track is narrow (for now) and the Karts are not gas but they are fun to drive and from what I hear the ACTUAL Octane Karts are on their way....which is cool.  I see reviews from some folks stating that they got bumped or they were bruised, etc etc etc.  Well part of coming to this track is understanding that there is a chance you might hit a wall, a fellow driver might bump you, etc.  However, controlling your kart and going slow to go fast truly helps you avoid such an experience.  Those that think they can navigate the track without hitting the brake and without planning their entrance/exit strategy out of turns really need to consider this in their next race.  It will also increase your chance of placing 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in each race.  The track crew is always willing to give race tips and many of them race at Octane on their free time.  I suggest you seek suggestions.  Actually I feel the food got better in quality from the 1st location in Phoenix, I was surprised (pleasantly).  I also like the outdoor patio area to see whats going on at the outdoor portion of the track, kinda hoping for something fun to go out there by the time the weather gets cooler.  Go here, bring friends, reserve races over the phone monday through friday as the new location is busier than the old location.  You will have fun here even if you have zero experience at racing at all, just please move over when the blue flag is waved ;)", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2h0A-NirfNl2p2SquFWYHQ", "review_id": "3FMaXXzUKBr7ZEwBxZOKFw", "text": "Who knew you could there could be a go-kart place tucked in the Pavilions.  A friend had invited me to a VIP event last week and we had a fantastic time.  The registration process was very easy but due to the event we had to wait until 9pm to get our turn around the track.  This place is huge.  They have several rooms that are available for parties and a nice game room. \"Don't bump!\" can be heard throughout the track.  Some drivers get a little fast & furious on the track.  I will definitely be going back soon for my next race around the track.", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "i-irTdF9JerNf0hG64EpEg", "review_id": "vhQAY3AeBSzPVKLm1AmQzQ", "text": "I love this place! I have been going several times at their old location and that was always an amazing time. Abby D. did a surprise B-Day party for me there and even had my cousin fly out from Florida so this place will always be special for me. \n\nI just recently had the chance to check out their all new location on Indian Bend and they improved on greatness. The track now goes indoors and outdoors which adds a whole new element to the race. The karts are all electric, accelerate faster, are quieter, don't emit fumes and run a lot smoother. \n\nThe new location also has an awesome looking outdoor patio where you can watch the races from. It was too hot to hang out there in August but I have no doubt I'll be drinking some beers enjoying the nice weather soon enough. \n\nI also can't wait to do a nice big event for my employees there because this place was made for corporate parties! \n\nSo for sure go and check this place out you won't regret it!", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GekGdAe4l2aDDG2KY_JaIA", "review_id": "pdjuEaJ_WChajdADftt-5A", "text": "Victoria for pre-race briefing is a necessity! That girl will shave seconds off of your lap time...... This place is fun, pints, real speed, plus Race Podium sick !!!!", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nPohPPc0h2dku0fPAZBz6A", "review_id": "cuClmqjMTub7Y1FzrUQxFA", "text": "WOW! This was my first time racing go-karts and I will definitely be back! I brought my family in earlier today and might I say, this establishment is family friendly. My daughter didn't reach the height requirement but there was still plenty for her to do! We had a great time at Octane Raceway and I will definitely be coming back soon! I would recommend everyone to go check them out! I will even be bringing my company here for a team-building event as well!", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fi7fmx_1Wftnc0CZywlCkA", "review_id": "YTshzEgIuBB_HOzsrBsrXg", "text": "The newest location of Octane Raceway has been open probably for a couple of months now so my 2 sons and I decided to check it out. Overall it was a fun and entertaining time. We rode in the slower kids karts that only go 25mph but that is fine as it was my 7 year olds first time riding and he was a little scared seeing as how he was driving himself which I thought was cool. \n\nDefinitely a little pricey though. The annual drivers license membership which basically gets you a free t shirt and a free head sock and helmet ($1.95/visit) every time you visit was 12 bucks. Each race was a little over 20bucks. It definitely added up quickly. \n\nGames were fun but the airhockey game didn't keep the correct score and the motorcycle game had problems with accepting tokens. \n\nFinally, the food was decent, I mean it was  pizza and nachos. Lived up to expectations. \n\nAll in all a great new spot at the Scottsdale Pavilions as long as you come in with the right expectations.", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HDbFhnRf9aFIoVnkeAEilw", "review_id": "JY5zYHT2Pk40cnw9uA4MDA", "text": "We come here every now and then, its fun and gets your adrenaline running. Haven't had their food yet, but the racing is enough for me. It sucks to be stuck behind some people but they're generally good with flagging those drivers for you to pass if you're faster. Don't really like the mew location, but we still drive there...", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ielFkc-6VRKOrTiEhtQSZg", "review_id": "4B2fO2_3-07Ia0ApzPNAWA", "text": "They were good when they were gas carts. Now it is slow, the staff is rude and the management is ruder! Save your money and go bowling or something. You'll end up with more adrenaline than racing around in electric karts!", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R4Ax3btoJ6qLXhqq6J50VQ", "review_id": "pQzcMn9eeQzPevflbfndkg", "text": "It was fun.. but so pricey.  My boyfriend and his friend love it as it boiled the competitive juices in the them.  It's a pretty fun track but I just wish they would clean their helmets.  It smelled sour and like sweat, a big no no.  Other than that this is a fun place for kids and corporate events.  I say corporate events because its a good way to break the ice for coworkers and potential new hires.  \n\nIf you purchase a package of 3 you can keep races that you do not use.  That's a plus, guess that means I will be back.", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HVqnEnkir1iGG0185VzYRA", "review_id": "pBZQJmegqNgKPushY6j3RQ", "text": "I went here with a groupon deal for half off for my birthday. Kart racing was a blast and the facility was very nice. If you don't have the groupon I think it's way over priced but would return if prices where more like the groupon rate.", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-12-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5jODkdonMV0HbIIPik1RuA", "review_id": "ExlhHN3qrTY7PfFKXxdl-A", "text": "I went for the first time today. I had fun playing the video games while waiting for the 5:10PM race but oh my gosh, it's SUPER expensive. Mine and my boyfriends total was like $47 for 10 minutes ~ EKKK!!! When I told the girl at the front desk it was our first time, her response was, \"the next race is in an hour.\" I didn't even know it was at certain times, wish everything was explained a bit more.", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-12-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hJjO-Z8Nu7-WUd1rChnigQ", "review_id": "94MfRyfiliq-WwHpiYhudQ", "text": "This was a fantastic experience. I felt the energy as soon as we walked in the place. The first thing you see are real race cars and the go karts on the track racing.\n\nCheck in was a breeze, our reservations were in order, our races were on time. There were three crew members on the track. They were professional, patient, and fun.\n\nThe safety video and its instructions were clear and helpful.\n\nThe karts were fast, stylish, and in great shape.\n\nThe track is designed to give the feel you are going super fast. I understand why there is one race gap between races, the potential for adrenalin overdose is great, that and testosterone.\n\nThe three pack race is the way to go. My first race had a big learning curve.\n\nThis entire experience in a clean, up to date, modern facility was awesome!", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5sp75zGmbp6GRGOyTuI-QA", "review_id": "8BjWC8pzii7bD1ooOd_gUw", "text": "Fun fun fun. Nice facility clean and fast go carts. My son loved the Segway too.  Nice location and very spacious. Only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because staff changed our race time without notifying us first. Not a huge problem this time", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "m9_1jCgU7mvSkL6oLPJT5Q", "review_id": "wy9L94-5BEmhYZHXCsw2JQ", "text": "So, I have to admit, when I initially saw the racetrack and electric cars I was not convinced that this would be a lot of fun. How fast can electric cars in an indoor track really go?\n\nTurns out, pretty dang fast.\n\nThis place is immaculately clean and they have plenty of activities to keep your group occupied while waiting for your time slot. Arcade games, a climbing wall, a snack bar to name a few.\n\nThe race was a blast, you are given a paper copy of your scorecard and one is also emailed to you. \n\nThe only reason I have rated at 4 stars is that it is a little pricey for a few minutes on the track and the wait time, we went on a weekday and still had to wait nearly two hours for a time slot.", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o83bBoIE5jWDYHfFlyhLJg", "review_id": "qOORjmCl5Ksc_-Su5Fd_6Q", "text": "Octane has a decent sized track with helpful workers and keep the experience fun.  There is a big outdoor section for those who want to watch and play yard games.\n\nPrices are a bit high in my opinion, but I don't frequent kart tracks. Good place, won't come back if I have to pay full price.", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l5hBFsvUjuAWRenMTKvIQw", "review_id": "vQqjUAqj748QzcfA7EeFeQ", "text": "Good service, friendly staff.  Cars are good but a couple cars didn't have a good charge and were 3 seconds slow per lap.", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f5DSsK2w-b0xQVyz8lZACw", "review_id": "tqU-W2WheQsIBoB5sRnA-Q", "text": "Outstanding fun! Fast cars and very competitive. Had a couple bump and runs and no warnings etc. Really enjoyed it.  I did not eat but the people with me approved of it. 2 drink maximum before driving.", "business_id": "YO_ngkGvdFKjiQmIP89YZQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V46PHOZWHK8dYYxM1i7d9A", "review_id": "KXXjO0ET4EaYpKWk9a25tw", "text": "I hadn't been on a Greyhound bus since I was a child.  I was going to the north part of Mexico to meet friends, and they told me to take a Mexican First-Class bus line.   I should have listened.  I decided to check prices on Greyhound, and saw the price was about the same, and they advertised wi-fi on their buses and new, more comfortable seating.  Note to Greyhound, when you put stuff like that on your website, people expect you to have it.\n\nThe station was grim and the people a little on the scary side.  It was early morning, and I was hungry. The snack bar's sign said it opened at 5AM, and this was a weekday.  By 5:30, still no sign of life, and I left shortly thereafter. \n\nThe seats were comfortable as plywood with a towel stapled on for cushioning.  No wi-fi, by the way. \n\nIronically, they passed us to a Mexican bus line at the border to complete our trip, and oh my god, I was in heaven.  Cushioning, clean, attractive buses and even a movie.  What a concept!  \n\nGreyhound is for people who, for whatever reason, seem to have no other choice. Because if they did, they would take.", "business_id": "MXFcSmW3m-9IXQEA_7l62g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 7, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "nGYaT5sAuqKkd48dqX_2Kw", "review_id": "oPveN7wa8_T3XbP7gzWIJQ", "text": "-----this review is being posted for Greyhound Bus Lines as an entire company------\n\nIS GREYHOUND TARGETING THE POOR BY REQUIRING GIAGANTIC FEE INCREASES FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT BOOK THEMSELVES??\n\nLet me start by saying that I will NEVER use Greyhound  again. Never.\n\nI had the unfortunate experience of riding Greyhound just after graduating college.  My experience was that the facilities and buses were dirty. The facility lacked adequate security.  Now I find out that they are targeting the very people that keep them in business by charging those who most need their service HUGE service fees.\n\nMy latest experience:  It was horrible.\n\nMy sister, who is staying with me while she completes testing and assessments in consideration for a liver transplant, needed to return to Yuma immediately to provide care for another family member.\n\nBecause my sister does not have checking or lines of credit, she asked me if I could book her ride for her online.  She wanted to make sure that she had a spot reserved.  I went to Greyhound.com to arrange for a ticket and transportation for my sister.  Greyhound quoted a price of $34.32 for a one way ticket. As I completed the forms online and proceeded to checkout, the cost of the ticket had changed to $52.32.  As I researched the change further, I realized that Greyhound has a policy of charging an $18.00 fee if you buy the ticket but are not the person using the ticket.  Greyhound listed the fee as a \"Gift Ticket Fee.\"\n\nI contacted Greyhound customer service. Based upon my conversation and the lack of English spoken by the rep, I am assuming that Greyhound has outsourced its call center function overseas.  The CSR I spoke with explained to me that the fee is a policy of Greyhound and it is charged to cover the additional costs and for convenience.  I asked him to breakdown what additional costs they were incurring?  He was unable or unwilling to justify the fee.  He kept reiterating that \"this is our policy and you must pay Gift Ticket Fee.\"\n\nMy feeling here is the Greyhound has instituted a policy that is direct fee on the poor and indigent.  This policy has the DIRECT EFFECT of raising rates on those who can least afford it.  In my sisters case, the cost for me to book her bus fare was an INCREDIBLE 52% INCREASE over the advertised fare.\n\nGreyhound...it is no wonder your ridership is in continual decline.  It is no wonder that your company is on shaky financial grounds.  Wake up.  Take a look at your reviews online.  Read what people are saying about you.   Your organization used to be considered an icon in the American transportation system.  Now you are looked at with despise.", "business_id": "MXFcSmW3m-9IXQEA_7l62g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 7, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "xopO03gWwnEe0JNkHBV8Kw", "review_id": "1bHjIU071Id8fAegN_NFAg", "text": "O   k first off the Greyhound Bus is NOT the most classy and convenient way to travel. But it seems to me it can still be a pleasant one if you take a few things into consideration.\nN    othings perfect!!\n \nTHE \n\nB   ecause you may have to sit in line where there are no seats, Bring some kind of but cushion. Your but will thank you!\n            (Ace Ventura comes to mind talking out of his ass LMAO) \n\nU   should Bring your own snacks,meals and drinks if you can because the options are few and far between. I brought a thermos full of hot soup and a bunch of other stuff.\n\nS   o The earlier you arrive the better choice of seating you get. In the older buses the driver get's to decide who if anybody, sits in the four front most seats. First come first served.\n\nBring a camera if you have one. \n\nMost of all TO HAVE AN ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE YOU MUST BRING A POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND PATIENCE.\n\ni  W A S  going to go on and on about the details of my five star adventure but the aforementioned details are all anyone needs to have at least a three star journey folks. \n\n      Oh and  I want to mention that the new buses have Wifi, power plugs at every seat, more leg room, better reclining and a way better bathroom.", "business_id": "MXFcSmW3m-9IXQEA_7l62g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 12, "useful": 13, "cool": 14}, "user_id": "IIWtH1LHdfWDtIKYgdrrrA", "review_id": "zn7MTjDR-L_11cXgcpK9mA", "text": "We turned to Greyhound to get from Phoenix to Tucson. We were going to rent a car, but picking up in Phoenix and dropping off in Tucson for 5 days was over $600 at one of the cheaper rental car agencies. That seemed crazy, so we bought one-way tickets on Greyhound for 3 passengers for about $40. \n\nWas there a better deal online? Interestingly enough, the internet special costs more. \n\nWould we save money on our tickets if we purchased ahead? No, but Mr. L bought our tickets a week ahead anyway, since the 2:30pm Sunday bus was the only time that actually worked for us. He printed out our tickets, which said we were confirmed. That Sunday would be Daylight Savings, but it was Arizona, which didn't have a time change.\n\nThat Sunday when we showed up at 2pm for our 2:30pm bus, we learned that they'd changed the time to 1:30pm. The Daylight Savings in other states affected the schedule. We should have confirmed our \"confirmed\" tickets. The station agent changed us to a 5:30pm bus, and we were bummed that we'd have a few hours to kill and miss out on time with Mr. L's parents. And they'd have to find the bus station in the dark - shoot.\n\nLesson learned? Buying tickets ahead with Greyhound isn't the best idea. If you do, confirm them, as the schedule may change.\n\nWith hours to kill in the Greyhound Station, my son started playing video games at $1 a pop, and Mr. L and I gathered our thoughts. There was some scary looking food sitting under heat lamps in the Cactus Caf\u00e9. We rented two lockers to stow our luggage for $3 each for 3 hours and split in a cab for a while to go anywhere but the bus station.\n\nWhen we returned closer to our new departure time, the lines for the buses were confusing. The line for Tucson was not the line for our bus. It seemed like everything was backwards here. Luckily we asked, or we might've missed our bus again. By the time we boarded our bus, many seats were taken. Ichabod headed to the back of the bus, and a kind gentleman cleared the 3-seat rear spot for us. \n\nThere was a bathroom near the back, which Mr. L suggested I avoid entering. He said it was a basic hole (outhouse style) with an empty jar of hand-sanitizer. Good to have the bare-bones bathroom if you really need it, but ick.\n\nThe driver made a bunch of announcements in English, then in Spanish. He meant business. I was glad when he told passengers to use headsets for their music, since initially a nearby passenger graced us with his music. Now we only got to see his seated dance moves, which were actually pretty good. \n\n+2 affordable prices\n+2 capable driver\n-2 changing the schedule after had a \"confirmed\" ticket\n-1 for only one agent working the line \n+2 having a bathroom on bus\n-1 condition of bathroom\n+1 lockers in Greyhound station\n-1 for the clusterf*ck of confusion of lines to get on buses - advanced degrees don't help here, be ready to ask questions\n\nGrand total: 2 stars\n\nOverall, we were glad not to spend over $600 on a rental car or inconvenience our friends or family by asking for a very long ride. We learned that we need to confirm or buy tickets last-minute like most Greyhound riders. Hanging out in a Greyhound station is not my idea of fun. We would ride Greyhound again, but proceed with caution.", "business_id": "MXFcSmW3m-9IXQEA_7l62g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "0FnLGS6iXBNm933Rm2pVpQ", "review_id": "SZAQQ7knrKSI3-ckVhKy-w", "text": "So i went to Phoenix from los angeles to visit my best-friend. I was so mad when i left i got there an hour early and still didn't make my bus.They over booked the buses...yes 2 buses... so i had to sit in a hot bus station with no air and full of people and kids running around for 3 and 30 minutes waiting for the next bus... i was suppose to leave at 3:15pm and didn't leave till 6:35pm then i booked the bus that only had 2 stops , but i in up stopping 5 times..!!!!!!! yes 5 times!!!!! i didn't get to the los angeles till 3:30am and i missed 3 rides cause the bus was running so far of schedule... i feel like they should not schedule so many people on a bus and they don't have room... they know where people are getting off at so they should schedule the seating according... that would only make since...and there buses need to be more cleaner and drivers more instructive... i will never ride the Grey hound any where every again...", "business_id": "MXFcSmW3m-9IXQEA_7l62g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-04-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "lmiDCrmas8TxRsbIGZX9Pg", "review_id": "ySD_gy1A19xVj7fYH_gC1A", "text": "One word sums this place up. GHETTO! The other reviews were right on the money. I'm not gonna lie, I was scarred! So I suggest buying your tickets ahead of time to get the best rate. I also highly suggest paying the extra 5 bucks to get priority seating and sit up front. And watch your seat- if you leave it empty, you will get jacked.\nBe forewarned- people stink! Apparently other passengers don't believe in showers or deodorant. A can of Lysol may help.\nI'm giving 2 stars instead of 1 because the bus did arrive to destination on time both times I used the bus, and the second driver was very cool and funny.", "business_id": "MXFcSmW3m-9IXQEA_7l62g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u-IdKmC7u9AFlypEPi_16g", "review_id": "ahTDJSIigx1zJQ8-xEh8hw", "text": "got an old school bus but it was well worth the money had to use this as a last minute deal to Las Vegas the phoenix station was not too ghetto but you could tell it was not in the best area but the driver was hilarious some lady overslept and was supposed to go to bull head city wound up waking up in the vegas bus station and tried to flip out on the driver and he let her know haha but listen you gotta do what you gotta do sometime my seat was never snatched when i went to the rest room and my space was respected would suggest you take this as a last resort tho flying is wayyyy quicker ood luck", "business_id": "MXFcSmW3m-9IXQEA_7l62g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-12-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rjsx6_pSqwl0zuiwa_tI2g", "review_id": "OT7wAK-k7L0duOus_xIy8g", "text": "If you don't have a deadline, and you are willing to travel lightly, and you don't mind being stuck in the middle of nowhere in the middle of the night, and are willing to put up with a nonchalant attitude about your travel, and you are given a claim check for your bags but no one actually checks your ticket, and buses are way over-used and under-cleaned, and the terminals have limited options for eating even when there are long delays/layovers, and your bags are just out there where anyone can take them, and Customer Service is at a bare minimum or non-existent and  . . . . I actually can think of nothing good about my last trip on Greyhound. And it will be my last . . . \n\nWhere's the Customer Service that makes a business one that you want to return to time and time again? \n\nCheaper than an airline ticket . . . but my advice is stay home or walk to your destination. Definitely not worth the hassle.", "business_id": "MXFcSmW3m-9IXQEA_7l62g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CKEezRKTXYRt048wSrujMA", "review_id": "NEM1U9dM0sOkSm7-KXsWSQ", "text": "I found myself testing the Greyhound Bus system after being unable to catch a flight. Ugh!  Tucson to Phoenix to LA. Here are the highlights. \n\nBus departed over an hour late. \nBus was filthy. \nEntire bus smelled like a porta potty. \nBathroom door broken. No privacy. Filthy. \nDriver jerked the bus all over the road. No, this isn't a sports car pal. \nTwo segments required two coupons. They only gave me one. Then later asked for the other. Charged me an extra $5 because they erred and needed to print a 2nd one.\nI'm uploading 2 photos of my view of the graffitied seat-back forward of me. \nPassengers weren't too scary. Borderline/Marginally okay. \nAC worked.\nDid I say the bus stunk?  Can't underscore that enough. \n\nWill I repeat my patronage?  Only if exceedingly desperate.\nI will not recommend. I will discourage others. \nI would not allow a loved one on those busses. \nAn embarrassment of the Free Enterprise system.", "business_id": "MXFcSmW3m-9IXQEA_7l62g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Reiyo9hmwgLsz2y-GG_N7Q", "review_id": "o2ciE-9TCh-wrUcUCbZOYg", "text": "First of all i would never ever  travel with grey hound never again because the buses are never clean! There always trash on the bus its disgusting. I was on my to Perris CA to visit my dad, taking the bus on the way there was horrible the  diver was a jerk . Then on the way back to Phoenix AZ very bad experience so i pay for my daughter ticket for her own seat because she 6 years old this bus was pack some people had all there seats the diver did not said nothing but this one guy move his stuff out the way but it was only one seat so my daughter had to sit on my lap i was very mad i did not pay for my child to sit on my lap now we are all most there to Az thats when the bus diver finally did something there was a heelchiar on the bus diver he tough he can pull out some seat justva little bit ugh it was a very tight squeeze never never again then what make things worse their customers service is really ridiculous i told them i want my money back they told me they can only give me two options you can credit to your next trip or $25 cash back hell no like i said never again", "business_id": "MXFcSmW3m-9IXQEA_7l62g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "myrb1bFVbV1oDW6rQtVR8w", "review_id": "Ijl_JDudu3Nq6D91NhIUMw", "text": "The buses are filthy, but it's cheap. That's the only reason why I'm giving it a high rating. It's great from coming down from NAU.", "business_id": "MXFcSmW3m-9IXQEA_7l62g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TJRBA15ziLkf5chQrCrzHA", "review_id": "NrXn-cHt-NLy4vhta0vnSw", "text": "This was the first time I was every at a bus station.  I found the staff very friendly, much more so that at the airport.  I was able to help my friend, get all his bags checked, although he had to remove his silverware???  \n\nAnyway, I may never have to ride the bus, but if I do, I want the people that were working on this visit to be working them as well.", "business_id": "MXFcSmW3m-9IXQEA_7l62g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r7fnOWppFakx6QlEJIE9WA", "review_id": "EbCnW2AugPWTwIKsxXsZ7Q", "text": "Wasn't that bad, definitely nothing to eat. All the workers are idiots but that's life.", "business_id": "MXFcSmW3m-9IXQEA_7l62g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-03-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8sSyoN5BHEQVYqOTpjpMNA", "review_id": "sxbUAHEsZs_xK6d4dRqYCg", "text": "They charge $2.50 to print your ticket.  The ticket machines do not work if the departure time is close (within) the hour.  It will say that the dates are not available, but they are, just go to the counter to purchase a ticket.\n\nSnack bar, water fountain, etc... Wi-fi.  On 24th St near the airport.  Can pick up the #70 Phoenix bus to the lightrail.  Lightrail is about half a mile north on Washington.  No food places nearby.\n\nBuses are usually late.  Avoid the temptation to sit in the rear - the restrooms do not fully contain the stench.\n\nCustomer service should also cut down on the excess joking around when there is a long line of people to take care of.  Multiple employees seen wasting enormous amount of time by engaging in unimportant/immature banter while customers wait in line.\n\nAdditionally, customer service should prioritize those customers who wish to get on a soon departing bus.", "business_id": "MXFcSmW3m-9IXQEA_7l62g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fOfn3XczMmQ-WzLLZ_Mz0w", "review_id": "NowosTRS829uzezhmJebIw", "text": "The people that work here were very nice and helpful.\nIt was the first time I've ever taken the bus.", "business_id": "MXFcSmW3m-9IXQEA_7l62g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5CatI1ZisNyCXafgK8cg1w", "review_id": "66EbfUCyN8EIT3aFF1iMdw", "text": "So... you're telling me I have to hold my 2 month old baby in my lap for the duration of the 8 hour ride, instead of in his car seat, because the seats MIGHT get full?  So far the bus is still empty, hours into the trip. Can you say \"safety violation\"?\n\nTwo exhausted parents on a red eye trip cant catch any zzzz's safely with a baby in their arms. Someone should sue greyhound, and I'm KINDA hoping its me.", "business_id": "MXFcSmW3m-9IXQEA_7l62g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iLyO6q9D1rq63-bNOUsy5A", "review_id": "W0J_esHe9WzUWczdSPZy7g", "text": "I am utterly and completely baffled why Greyhound sells tickets online since they don't guarantee you an actual seat on the bus.\n\nMy husband had a family member unexpectedly come into town his home town for a few days, and the most efficient way to quickly get him there from Phoenix was Greyhound.  Bought his ticket online and showed up at the Phoenix terminal this morning.\n\nHe was standing in line to get his bagged tagged and the woman in front of him was arguing with the tagger that she couldn't carry her own bag to the bus.  After a bit of back and forth, the tagger carried the bag for her, creating a few minute delay. During this time, several people without checked bags walked up to the counter, purchased tickets and boarded.  My husband finally got his bag tagged, went to board and was told nope, bus was full.  He, as well as the people behind him who had purchased advanced tickets, were not amused.\n\nThe next bus out was at 2:30AM (this was at 9AM) or they could route him a on a super scenic route that wouldn't get in until 11PM - well past when anyone could pick him up.  So, we'll try this again tomorrow, cutting his time with his family member by a day.\n\nI contacted Greyhound via FB and was told they don't have a reservation system basically it's first come, first serve, even if you're standing in line with your ticket while they sell tickets to more people.\n\nOkay, I can understand first come, first serve, but why on earth would they then sell tickets online with the date, time and bus number on them?  I'm pretty sure if my husband had missed this bus because of his error they wouldn't honor that ticket tomorrow so to me it seems like that ticket was for a seat on that bus and by issuing it, Greyhound needs to provide a seat.\n\nAm I missing something?  Because their explanation made no sense.  If it's going to be first come, first serve then the ticket I bought should be good for one fare from Phoenix to Point B on any day at any time ~ first come, first serve!\n\nWe have no choice but to go this route this time if my husband wants to see this family member he hasn't seen in years, but for future trips, I'll consider all other options ~ heck, hitchhiking might have got him there faster with less frustration (not to mention the time lost from work getting him to/from the bus station!).", "business_id": "MXFcSmW3m-9IXQEA_7l62g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mByCqdbl0GjNruD6IpgyJw", "review_id": "KZNXz9owsfMb3guz4wW1Fw", "text": "Very bad customer service! Evelyn in food section had terrible customer service, Kim in tickets was very rude!!!!! No one there smiles but one security guard. The rest looked liked they hated there job! No manners! No help! I'd rather pay tufesa or El Paso Los Angeles limo bus then these jerks!", "business_id": "MXFcSmW3m-9IXQEA_7l62g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-12-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QZ3X7UmQ2NRoQtXuSqzeLA", "review_id": "78_rFyrBjKK2tffxbQ6MBQ", "text": "I m giving it a 3 star rating many because after a bad experience at the Glendale's bus station this seems much better.\n\n1. It's small and tidier than the last one. \n2. There is free wifi.\n3. Proper place to sit.\n\nCons are \nLoud... Because of TVs, even though no one seems to be watching them.", "business_id": "MXFcSmW3m-9IXQEA_7l62g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wVKUFKhb0Nbyb8-_Ly8L_g", "review_id": "MrHmoQDhqMO-DE1XD6wyhw", "text": "Spectacular that in this day and age there exists a company that can stay afloat while not caring about their customers. MegaBus, please come to Arizona!", "business_id": "MXFcSmW3m-9IXQEA_7l62g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aBWNnBFFmm_hyl30s8gSfA", "review_id": "AJdnH8zmKcyOrFQdKHPUJg", "text": "I'd give them zero stars if possible.  Flithy insect ridden station with an unhelpful staff who misdirected me, causing me to miss my bus and connecting train.  Two televisions five feet from each other blaring at high volume drowning out the pa system that must have been built by Thomas Edison himself and sounds like the adults in a Peanuts comic.  After this trip I am never getting on a bus again.", "business_id": "MXFcSmW3m-9IXQEA_7l62g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i_64k-YN7OSBSu1A37hiWg", "review_id": "iJzVFzu1qMTU9Y5ekqrEHA", "text": "WOW!  I don't even know where to begin - and wish I could give ZERO stars!  One star is entirely too many!!!  Paid for my son to come from Amarillo, Texas, to Indio, California (I have a copy of the entire schedule) - again AMARILLO to INDIO!  The bus got to Phoenix, and there my son stayed!  There WAS NO BUS going to Indio, and he could receive no answers from the lady working behind the desk - evidently she was busy \"chatting\" with the security guard.  The bus my son was on, turned around and went to Tucson - not California!!!  While my son stood there, I tried to call the Phoenix bus station, and there was no answer.  I simply wanted to know when my son could board a bus to complete the rest of his trip, of which I paid for.  My son literally saw the lady ignore many incoming phone calls (5 of which were mine, before I finally gave up)!  As a result, my husband and I had to make a 9 hour round-trip \"road trip\" to pick up my son at the Phoenix bus station.  Will I be calling the main office of Greyhound demanding a partial refund?  YOU KNOW IT!!  Absolutely worthless organization!  People...trust me when I say the cost of flying might be a bit more expensive, but in the long run, worth every single dime!!!  Won't be using Greyhound again!!!!  Pathetic!!!!!", "business_id": "MXFcSmW3m-9IXQEA_7l62g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KbDL8VGUVRHlFwP-S3e3Ow", "review_id": "YS9YzQFIesxPm0rm8SCQag", "text": "My recent experience with the Phoenix Greyhound Bus station was terrible.  \n\nFirst, I bought a ticket (in person at the Greyhound counter)..  leaving Phoenix, AZ (destination Indio, CA)at 9:00am on Friday... the bus was boarding, I'm in line... when the doors were closed by Phoenix Greyhound staff, stating the \"bus was full\" and a number of us \"had to wait until the next bus.\"  When I asked how it was possible to be \"full\" ... when I still had my ticket in my hand., I was told that a \"ticket\" does not guarantee a seat.\n\nThe next bus I was told which would leave for \"Indio\" about 4 hours later.  So, I was given a \"priority\" seat for that bus.  After waiting the four (4) hours, I again stood in line, and was then told by the driver ... \"I don't stop in Indio\" ... I explained that I had been given \"the priority pass\" ... he stated that I should \"talk to the counter\" ... Went back to the counter... was told ... next bus for Indio would be in six (6) hours \n\nSo... terrible service, inaccurate information, waited additional ten (10) hours ... \nIf you can avoid Greyhound (in Phoenix) ... do so.", "business_id": "MXFcSmW3m-9IXQEA_7l62g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-03-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HAe37farVp7E3tG30Oyj9g", "review_id": "ekES7gKhtEWfBBei3YhFeg", "text": "the fist time ever ridding a bus......st Los Angeles statio where i was leaving from was great. But when i arrived to phoenix i had the most horrible experience. The lady name Elsa or some thing like that was ordering  tacos while i was in front of her face. I was tiring to get  to Tucson Arizona i just wanted to buy a ticket and the lady did not listen she was really rude.... not riding grey hound ever in my life again the bus was nasty, smelled bad, to crowded, loud ,GHETTO.", "business_id": "MXFcSmW3m-9IXQEA_7l62g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_5yJX_blZvGgegyNOlMplA", "review_id": "zO_q5n_HrVjnf2YKtyAwEg", "text": "Once again, an issue. This time I went to kiosk t o purchase ticket, kiosk malfunctioned and said for me to see an agent at counter, I went to counter and explained my situation and,  Shauna (spelling?) Started showing a co worker pictures o cupcakes while I stood there, AFTER I EXPLAINED I NEEDED ASSISTANCE, then when I asked her by she felt the. Need to show picture a,while I needed assistant w she threw a fit and handed me a complaint form then stomped into her office like a 2 year old who didn't get a cupcake, she unprofessional and rude#!  greyhound has been a huge disappointment my last 2 trips, from now on I will just rent a car, I don't feel safe on greyhound, the employees have provided more negative then positive experiences.", "business_id": "MXFcSmW3m-9IXQEA_7l62g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wxmqHua9pcOC0Tj6utfcYw", "review_id": "UBqbeXUnyZs61ybPJGcB8g", "text": "Since they don't have a page for the Glendale station cough Hole In The Wall Station. So I haven't traveled out the Glendale one but have been to the Phoenix Station which is a better one than Glendale. Anyways, got here at 6:10AM, station doesn't open until 6:30AM ..waited until the guy to show up. He was more dressed in Nike shorts and black shirt, something unusual with the rest of the GreyHound Stations. He said my bus was delayed by an hour 55, so the bus hadn't left from where ever it was. After he told some people, most left to go to Phoenix Station but I stayed and that's when he disappeared from the desk. He just surfaced back to the desk at 8:28AM after about 3 people just standing there trying to figure out where he is. I tried to ask him and since I didn't get him, I tried to get GreyHound on the phone which is IMPOSSIBLE because a REAL agent won't pick up unless it's purchasing a ticket. (It's a shame it's almost impossible to get a live person on the phone) so the guy on the phone told me he didn't see a delay and gave me the number to the Flagstaff location which isn't even open until 10AM. Finally, the guy comes back after people were waiting in line and I ask him was there any word/update/ETA. He didn't know what the ETA meant but that's ok, however he was clueless saying he didn't know. The phones been ringing off the hook since opening and it seems like he was ignoring them. This place deserves a one star. I know Greyhound runs on their own time because well it's a bus but at least give an update or something. I've never really experienced such a big delay and I've road the Greyhound cross country to make a gig on time in Chicago from Tucson. All good experiences until I come to this hole in the wall.", "business_id": "MXFcSmW3m-9IXQEA_7l62g", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p-b4Oq3FrkZWRGvaco_fpw", "review_id": "LWqbWBEFul8vTh3iZvgX7w", "text": "I've come here for any work or maintenance on my 2003 Mustang GT. I had my clutch replaced this week, they had it done within 24 hours of getting it towed there, drove me 20 miles to work, and when I picked up my car, they got it detailed for free. Great service, these guys really know about Mustangs, and their parts prices rival the cheapest parts on the internet - not sure how they can do this when most shops try to rip you off on parts. I plan on coming here for all future work and recommend them to everyone, especially Mustang and muscle car owners.", "business_id": "dwp3aysZ7Mocgv9wI3TxGw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WkiUfa2q5Z-t15mCvNhE1w", "review_id": "0zedn1NWjNDVGt-CP4BxKg", "text": "http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/southwest-162/819248-anyone-screw-amp-performance-az.html \n\nContinuing to screw people over, and the threaten to beat them up like tough guys.", "business_id": "dwp3aysZ7Mocgv9wI3TxGw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-01-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "i3MtOh69gdoESauFYyS0tA", "review_id": "PjRz6XvydTs-ppo36PvRDQ", "text": "My company put me up in this hotel over the week since it was near our corporate offices and it was terrible. Maybe it's a California thing that I was such a snob, but where else do you go and find a whole crowd of people booing the Prop. 8 news report and calling gays disgusting? Where is a girl to make out with simply to shock and appall when you need her? \n\nOkay, okay that may not be Holiday Inn's fault, but that is the atmosphere. Old, conservative, republicans. Sorry Arizona... don't mean to diss you, but it's the truth. So, the hotel. Why did the front desk tell me that the \"shuttle wasn't running.\" How is the shuttle not running when I'm stuck in corporate building business land with the only businesses in the vicinity being a nudie bar and a Waffle House? (awful by the way) I step outside to call a cab and what do you know? 5 minutes later a shuttle pulls up and the driver told me that the hotel says that it's not running so their main driver can get more tips. \n\nEff you Holiday Inn with your musty walls and non-flat screen TVs, and your noisy refrigerator that I had to unplug!", "business_id": "cvQ1wNSFaBTzrxB5fMLc3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 9, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "0gKwWla8j639E5RmgiijVQ", "review_id": "J-YFOB-01ih2V9Gp0L1rZw", "text": "2.5 stars...it was ok. But since I got in at 11pm last night..I just wanted a comfortable bed and no screaming neighbors in the rooms next to me. The girl behind the counter was hopped up on meds and didn't look like a happy camper at all. Oh right...I'm not staying at a Westin or anything. \n\nThe room was ok. The beds were nice and firm, but I'm going to have to get king beds from now on cause I've been spoiled with king size pillows (on our queen size bed) so I felt like I didn't have enough pillow under my head. The decor was...plain. Oh right...not a Westin...I keep forgetting. \n\nThe complimentary breakfast was ok. Powedered eggs, bacon, sausage, fruit, cinnamon rolls, etc. \n\nBut the best part was all the old people there...I swear it smelled like Ben Gay. \n\nWould I come back? Not if I didn't have to.", "business_id": "cvQ1wNSFaBTzrxB5fMLc3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "SbMBGJ9z4pzOca3IbwnRPg", "review_id": "uqYLgc7d-9SNV5XMFo-isQ", "text": "Yes, this is the hotel from those commercials where the guy does something like oh I don't know perform open heart surgery and when asked if he's a real surgeon, says,\"no, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.\" Har har! What delightfully witty banter.\n\nThat commercial encompasses the vibe you get when you stay here. The HIE is always ready to remind you how Smart you are for staying here. In fact, everything in the room from the pillows to the shower curtain to the bars of soap all incorporate the Smart \"theme\" in their branding.\n\nSince my company pays for my trips to Phoenix, I can't comment on the value of the hotel, but I can speak to the experience. For such a SmartHotel, the room layouts are inefficient. the bathroom counter (completely covered in little pamphlets advertising the smartness of the various items strewn about the room) is massive while the main room (a combination bedroom, office, lounge, dining room, etc) is an ergonomic nightmare.\n\nFor instance, once I removed the 17 pamphlets from the SmartDesk, I realized that the SmartLamp and the SmartPhone left little room for my laptop and mouse.\n\nI then picked up the crusty staticky SmartPhone, ordered SmartRoomService (which comes from the Hilton Garden Inn kitchen next door), and upon the meal's arrival had to remove my laptop from the SmartDesk, since it's the only thing which remotely resembles a SmartTable.\n\nI then turned on the SmartTV, A boxy Zenith CRT circa 1956, and ordered a SmartMovie, presented only in full-screen for $11.99+tax. After several attempts at setting the SmartAlarm, I just called the front desk on the SmartPhone, also circa 1956. Are you noticing a trend here? The same crappy, out-of-date appliance as any other Holiday Inn but with the word 'Smart' slapped across it and a pamphlet resting atop the closest hard surface, boasting how clever the aforementioned appliance is and how Smart you are for staying in a hotel that contains such a Smart appliance.\n\nOkay, on the good side, The SmartStaff was very friendly and accommodating and provided me with complimentary SmartToiletries I has taken from me by airport security. They were also kind enough to remove a SmartMovie charge on my bill from when I accidentally ordered some SmartCrappyMovie on Pay-Per-View.\n\nThe complimentary SmartBreakfast provided me with plenty of healthy and tasty options. The SmartCoffee was adequate. If you were Smart enough to read through this entire SmartReview, but you think my constant use of 'Smart' before every other word seems annoying, then you now know what it's like to stay at a HIE.", "business_id": "cvQ1wNSFaBTzrxB5fMLc3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NiKP2TA4n2ywN991Bte14Q", "review_id": "pk6C9d1MmgeBIoTwiemjGg", "text": "This might have been a lower star rating if I didn't completely love several of the employees here: Nicole who works at the front desk, James who drives the courtesy van, and all of the cleaning staff who gave me an extra bottle of shampoo when I asked for it (I have a lot of hair dangit!).\n\nI think customer service and location are key for this hotel's success because it's conveniently located next to my corporate offices when I'm there on business, and the courtesy van picks you up from the airport, and if your destination is close they'll even drive you around Phoenix (I think the max is 5 miles). \n\nI definitely appreciated the help myself and my co-workers received when we got there, Nicole went way above and beyond in helping us get into our rooms at the odd time we arrived and on our way in the van so we weren't late for our meeting. James the driver was always hilarious and sweet and took us everywhere he could!\n\nNegatives: The reason they aren't getting a high rating from me are the fact that the beds are excruciatingly uncomfortable and the pillows were so small, and lumpy (despite the soft and/or firm description) that I really never felt like I slept. The point of a hotel is to have a place to sleep, and I really was in pain and exhausted at the end of my week.\n\nPositives: Really nice breakfast spread every morning, and a pretty cool happy hour at the end of the work day. I got a new TV (nice flat screen) put in my room the second day I was there, so most of the rooms should have them now. The cleaning staff are really cool, and they have FREE WI-FI!! Definitely a plus for me trying to work in the evenings.", "business_id": "cvQ1wNSFaBTzrxB5fMLc3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cVJR1Y-s3ovv95atbREghA", "review_id": "KZYmh-2UlabduysZp9g9Vg", "text": "Great place!  Very comfortable bed, perfect amenities for a quick business trip.  I got in late, was able to eat dinner, use free wifi and get a good nights rest in a very nice bed.  I then woke up, did a quick workout in the gym, continued working, used the business center to print everything out, and helped myself to a very good breakfast and coffee before hitting the road.  \n\nIt was EXACTLY what I needed, priced very reasonably.", "business_id": "cvQ1wNSFaBTzrxB5fMLc3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T_Dn2hra4XKSd7YPoc7WVw", "review_id": "NY1GrjuVNShSxRF8vvsxzA", "text": "Still have popcorn ceilings. Room was nice and clean.", "business_id": "cvQ1wNSFaBTzrxB5fMLc3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LW9gGP16NyYBCPXo-XJ_sg", "review_id": "s6_uy4OnzAv81NIfAJOqqg", "text": "I have gotten very particular at my age when it comes to choosing a hotel when I travel. No more Motel 6s for me! I prefer the higher end hotels that provide whatever service I may need. I had to go to Phoenix for an extended period of time. This Holiday Inn was recommened to me by a friend. The price was right so I decided to stay. \n\nLet's begin with the location.... The location was close to Mesa, downtown Phoenix, Scottsdale, Chandler, freeways, shopping, and the airport. All places I needed to be!\n\nNext, the service.....The service was great, the room was clean and exactly what I needed! Staff was kind and friendly. Plus free wifi!! I was able to work in my room with no problem.\n\nFood...the hotel provided breakfast each morning. It was exactly what I needed to get my morning started. Coffee was good, the blueberry muffins were heavenly, the eggs were ok.\n\nDefinitely would recommend. Since I will be traveling to Phoenix quite a bit, this will be my hotel of choice.", "business_id": "cvQ1wNSFaBTzrxB5fMLc3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1O0DaRKRQw_SWAS1NYfhpA", "review_id": "zIbo9NtCehaF3SWYKac_eA", "text": "Great location, excellent hotel, only took ~5 minutes to get to the airport!   Great room!   Staff was great!", "business_id": "cvQ1wNSFaBTzrxB5fMLc3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jfrKfm1eG4ZZUrfLec_JYA", "review_id": "ZgZr-2HlEZk4trkopcTOfg", "text": "This place is really a dump.  I have stayed at HIE hotels across the country and this is the worse by far.  Room smelled so bad of deodorizer that my eyes stung.  Carpets are dirty and room was small and cramped.  WIFI worked part time and even when it worked it was slow.  Very close to airport but that is about the only plus.  I will not stay here again.", "business_id": "cvQ1wNSFaBTzrxB5fMLc3Q", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "2KyJLMY3jmASmwtnmlBuvw", "review_id": "aVCFzFjO8qguLzbdEC3Zaw", "text": "Phoenix was the *first* [or right close to the first] city to have an Archaeologist on staff.  Pueblo Grande was why.\n\nIf you don't *yet* know about the Hohokam, when you get there, ask.\n\nI've been going there for several Centuries.  Now that I think of it, I haven't been for a while.  I better go again.\n\nGo there.  Walk around on the mound.  Let your imagination transport you back a thousand years.  Enjoy.", "business_id": "yOVydU0J5-hKODrKGhH4yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-06-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "PoQOIZc2q5nud7uVz_jdjw", "review_id": "sEE1S1E0-IhWfx90tg0SAQ", "text": "Rock on! I had no idea that right in Phoenix was the site of the original hub of the Hohokam people in the first century. This museum is so interesting and while the 10 minute intro video is informative, and i'm sure kids enjoy the Dig It zone, but the archaelogical park is my favorite part of the tour. \n\nIt's so hard to picture the life the Hohokam lived here a thousand years ago, but the plaques scattered around the park paint a great picture of early desert living. Also fun are the reconstructed home and pit houses that you can go inside of and check out daily life for Hohokam people. \n\nI love that the entry fee is only $5 because you really are transported at Pueblo Grande.", "business_id": "yOVydU0J5-hKODrKGhH4yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EKwGhgLrM18ErVKKeYE2UA", "review_id": "mFr5uls8SQwqojg2qvW64A", "text": "I never knew this place existed in the middle of the city. I saw an article about this place in the paper and we decided to come and check it out. \n\nIt doesn't take very long to watch the video, walk the park outside and check out the museum inside. It was pretty neat and I'm glad I checked it out, but I was a little bored.", "business_id": "yOVydU0J5-hKODrKGhH4yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-02-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HjhR3u17OjxD4s8t3toTfg", "review_id": "zdaL37RvQ4fFWSiaI1nm-g", "text": "Amidst the urban sprawl and commercial filth of Phoenix, lie the ruins of a 1500 year old civilization, the Hohokam.  Literally meaning \"those who have gone,\" this was the name given to the mysterious Indian culture that thrived in the southwest of Arizona between AD 1 and 1500.  Known throughout the southwest for the irrigation canals, pottery, and ruins they left behind, this is one of the parks that brings you closer to this culture.\nThough the ruins are little more than mounds, due to building materials back then being in limited supply (i.e. adobe, caliche, and if you got lucky - some logs) and heat and monsoons eroding away what once was, there are some wonderful full scale homes (replicas) for visitors to explore.\nPicture the teepees we know and love in the Westerns, now replace the furs and leather with the surrounding soil.  I can't imagine that their villages were easy to sustain, though their exceedingly large ballcourts survive to this day, seen here at Pueblo Grande.  Walk the trails and walk in the footsteps of this ancient culture, trace the foundations of their homes, look at pottery which has been found at the site, learn about the amazing irrigation canals that helped their civilization thrive as a successful farming community for 1500 years.\nAdvice: never come here unless it is below 85 degrees.  Locals can talk all they want about it being a dry heat, but you will be doing a lot of walking while here.\nAdmission is $2, that's all the city gets for sponsoring the research, tours, talks, digs, and displays.  \nIf you are bored to tears just thinking about walking amidst almost non-existent ruins, visit the visitor center museum and gawk at the artifacts found in or around the site.  Kids can be archeologists for a day and dig around in their life-size excavated trench.", "business_id": "yOVydU0J5-hKODrKGhH4yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-05-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eEo1W07PkjR0jLRkMF5m1g", "review_id": "AmOqRWockzpAjZhU7--ZpA", "text": "Eh.  Im all for history but this place kinda toots its own horn a little much.  \"Pueblo ruins\" is a stretch. Faint remnants and clearings w/ a video explaining what used to be there is more accurate.\n\nOn the plus side it's cheap (or free some days, i think) and its a good short trip if you have kids you'd like to expose to a little culture.  I appreciate the educational value of this place, but it got kind of boring trying to imagine what it looked like instead of actually being able to see much. They have some neat reproductions and a lot of information, and the museum is decent.", "business_id": "yOVydU0J5-hKODrKGhH4yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zjGxBgkUX5fD9dMiHxSLCA", "review_id": "2_uqYY4HSuP_knX2rMCggA", "text": "This museum appealed to both the casual anthropologist and the photographer in me. Very educational both inside and out. It is a relay race of science and mystery.", "business_id": "yOVydU0J5-hKODrKGhH4yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m8Sto0-9XnDhbBSp9HQmsg", "review_id": "USdt2uH9KfB6ICw6t6wXog", "text": "Cute museum. Really hot in the desert. Cool history lesson of how the Hohokam Indians lived back in the day.", "business_id": "yOVydU0J5-hKODrKGhH4yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HZ3ItZ23xZHqjUjRIdPi7Q", "review_id": "XR6bf2grKaKUj4kbtLY_OA", "text": "Phoenix has no history, you say?  Please, hurry thee to Pueblo Grande for an explanation about our canal system and the historical significance of the Hohokam (fascinating story) as well as others who have since adapted to living in this desert.  In my opinion, no one tells the story better than Pueblo Grande, complete with the actual on-site ruins, and you're almost guaranteed to learn lots of neat stuff even if you already thought you knew everything.\n\nWe've gone a couple of times in the last month or so, once to wander through the museum and once for the native market.  Each was a blast, and the food at the native market was awesome!  Given the incredibly convenient location of Pueblo Grande, I hope we go back often.  I remember really liking this place as a kid -- I shouldn't have waited so long to go back.", "business_id": "yOVydU0J5-hKODrKGhH4yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "8tG7rrPAwHpoqCykrBrODQ", "text": "Chances are, you've passed by the Pueblo Grande Museum over twenty times. Chances are, you've been right next door to it and didn't even realize it. Chances are, you'll pass by it again and still won't realize it. Well, I'm here to tell you that it's time to put this place on the map! \n\nSo I bet you're wondering where Pueblo Grande is located. Well, believe it or not, it's right on the corner of 44th and Washington, caddy corner to the airport! See, I told you that you've passed by it several times without realizing! The Pueblo Grande Museum talks about the history of Arizona through the story of several tribes and different artifacts. It's home to not only a museum, but also archeological grounds that you can walk through and see ancient tribal structures, ruins, artifacts and and learn how the native tribes lived. It's not a massively large museum, but it's not small either. It's a great way to learn about the Arizona history that existed long before freeways and sushi bars. This is a good spot to visit if you want a crash course in some native Arizona history and in a setting where you actually walk through it. \n\nIt's really fun and interesting to walk through the ruins and explore the history through the teepers, ancient housing materials, artifacts and mounds. I need to do plenty of more research on this museum and spend more time here to really walk away more knowledgeable. Luckily I now know it exists and will be back (when the weather is cool) with a notebook and pen in hand!", "business_id": "yOVydU0J5-hKODrKGhH4yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ST8Yzlk2MqKlcaLqL2djBg", "review_id": "uDkZyCM9RFjIK5n89vPOrg", "text": "patrick b. asked and answered a great question....phx and history? hah!\nto those naysayers, az was once crawling with native americans. we discovered to some depth last night at the Yelp event held here. \n\nit was such a wonderful night and we signed up for a behind the scenes tour of the archives. it's a really neat place, just like something you'd think indiana jones would be perusing. our docent was so friendly, funny, and informative. \n\nthere are on-site ruins which we didn't see because it was dark, but some of their scale models are very cool! \n\nif you think phx has no history, stop by the museum and i'm sure they'd be happy to change your mind!", "business_id": "yOVydU0J5-hKODrKGhH4yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uOdEsOgPW48Ky4j8U8CEcw", "review_id": "nfSV6JHlelVAwZcdiqC1gQ", "text": "YELP HELP was great!\n\nthat is all.\n\nOH, the place looks really nice!\n\n\nR\\_", "business_id": "yOVydU0J5-hKODrKGhH4yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LqgGgWi3FLHBViX9tmZ9sw", "review_id": "mrjNnX9-VbJ6Vvoiw-EwfA", "text": "good addition to this metro city and the cultural life. \n\nBut how come the entrance is far away from the light rail?? I would thought that they would take advantage of this, unless they are car user oriented. \n\nAside from this, the exposition is well organized and there is much more to learn.", "business_id": "yOVydU0J5-hKODrKGhH4yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Sve2h1r-jOyaoGY2GYL0WA", "review_id": "9wVwTfA_WCBE2iBvLHqD3A", "text": "So I've only been here once, unless you count that time 20 years ago when i was there with my Girl Scout troop, and I really \"dug\" it. (Ok, I know puns are bad, but I'm feeling very punny today!) \n\nBut really, it's a real pleasure to have places in Phoenix flaunt what an amazing, rich and ancient history our valley really does have. After all the quips I hear about how hot it is during Summer, it's great to visit a museum filled with Arizona Awesomeness that I can flaunt to those Texans who swear their state is the best of them all. And this museum certainly does that.\n\nGreat pottery, docents and views make this museum a lovely place. I went for the Yelp Helps event, and was blown away by how absolutely gorgeous this place is at night, and how the sounds of the city just disappear and transport you back to a time when the light rail and street lights were figments of people's imaginations. \n\nI can't wait to schedule this into the cool places I'll be taking my niece over Winter and Summer breaks!", "business_id": "yOVydU0J5-hKODrKGhH4yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "onCVo3jNuKsSk8HcpDE1sQ", "review_id": "V_fuMPwTXi2bUxND--zReA", "text": "I'm giving 4 stars because I just love to find this many artifacts of the basket and clay varieties when I visit a museum. It really amazes me, the craftmanship of our ancient peoples! This small museum is not part of the Science Museum circuit, so I wasn't able to use my discount or member card, but for $6 I felt it was worth the trip to check it out. Some exhibits in the kids' room have been duplicated and enhanced in the main museum hall, which was fun to compare. The outdoor area is actually a preserved portion of a reservation belonging to the Hohokum Indians and there are examples of the water distribution canals and housing styles from 300 years ago along the Salt River, AZ. Great, informative afternoon!", "business_id": "yOVydU0J5-hKODrKGhH4yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B_XGRkJ5rqP3oDHoPt2fjw", "review_id": "kiiHhydv2HhX0T-F1eigGg", "text": "So worth a visit! We visited on Saturday and they had a groups singing, dancing and playing music, as well as various live demonstrations and vendors. Although my favoriate aspect was the juxtaposition of the ancient ruins against the modern Phoenix skyline.", "business_id": "yOVydU0J5-hKODrKGhH4yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xlUP2QXKd872yxtBBZnK5A", "review_id": "Axes7GmUHt-EjP6_TfbeKw", "text": "History is always with us. Especially in places like this small museum and archaeological site focusing on the mysterious Hohokam people, whose network of irrigation canals supported numerous settlements from about 450 CE to 1450 CE.  You will discover that the more we learn about these early inhabitants of what would become southern Arizona, the more puzzling they become. Why did their culture suddenly vanish?  Which contemporary Native people might be their descendants? Smack in the middle of a bustling modern city, with airplanes flying past on their way to the nearby Sky Harbor airport, this little gem is a place where one of history's mysteries invites your exploration.\n\nCheck the website for opening times, as they vary with the season.  There is a room with some nice exhibits and activities to teach kids about archaeology.", "business_id": "yOVydU0J5-hKODrKGhH4yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-04-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SgX0ai4TvltDV4vK1X8vpA", "review_id": "OppI11F1Ent7FnHG0PoLMQ", "text": "Interesting find near PHX. The modern building and the history lessons are more interesting than the actual ruins. I wish there were more historians trying to learn about the Hohokums. If you're looking for facts, they are few and far between.", "business_id": "yOVydU0J5-hKODrKGhH4yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "nc3cqVN0UuB3m50-CcMftw", "review_id": "70wCidcpKyKxn-0VvMw2Tg", "text": "Truly an educational gem, right in the heart of Phoenix. I learned the Hohokam resided here 2,000 years ago. Their architecture evolved through the ages. Astronomy seems to have played a role in their buildings. I've been saying their name incorrectly for 8 years. And the mystery of them abandoning the site remains a mystery.\n\n::cue Twilight zone music::\n\nThis museum is the perfect size for those of us with short attention spans. I've wanted to come here for some times now, and we took advantage of the free Smithsonian Day coupons. I'll likely come back, but will wait for the temperature to cool off more. Super fun for families, I'd imagine.", "business_id": "yOVydU0J5-hKODrKGhH4yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b6HpEPrZbOWk7pGsBopYmA", "review_id": "zGINDROgGNJx7VL4HCurPQ", "text": "As a preface ... I love this sort of thing - love looking at history and love ruins so when we were in town visiting I had to come here.\n\nI had my expectations low since it's in the middle of the city and seemed like it might be small...\n\nHowever, I liked it a lot.  There's a little bit of ruins you can actually walk through and try to imagine what happened.   They also had some replicas of buildings from way back when and that was neat to walk through as well.  The museum part itself is small but had lots of information about the people that used to live there.  \n\nFor a small museum in the middle of the city it was pretty informative.", "business_id": "yOVydU0J5-hKODrKGhH4yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "kffxYQVQsEpF1DVlQlcGCg", "review_id": "FYZDF5tULOvjsy-QTQg1Eg", "text": "This is quite an amazing place, right in the heart of Phoenix.\nIt was once the site of a Village for the local inhabitants of the Valley.\nIt luckily has been perserved for all to see.\n\nIt is only $6.00 for adults, and $5.00 for seniors, $3.00 for kids, Really young kids are free. It is open Monday thru Saturday from 9:00 till 4:45pm. and Sunday from 1:00pm till 4:45. I know strange hours. But, from May till Sept.they are closed on Sunday and Monday, the hours change. I guess because, of the extreme heat.\nParking in the back,. good place to go and learn about the history of the place you live. Or even if you are visiting.", "business_id": "yOVydU0J5-hKODrKGhH4yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DrWLhrK8WMZf7Jb-Oqc7ww", "review_id": "ldFZpnlTtIx5_FRgBdrC9Q", "text": "This is clearly a hidden gem. Props to Phoenix for keeping these ruins as a tourist attraction. Learning more about the HOHOKam tribe also made me learn why the Cubs never win. This tribe disappeared back in 1450 and nobody know exactly why or what happened. The Cubs named their spring training park after this tribe, so you can see the anaology  hopefully. It is 6 bucks to enter and after a short movie, hit the trail to see what's left of this tribe. My favorite part was looking at the ancient ballfield and wondering what went down in those gladiator arena's years ago. Actually, it was supposedly a marketplace, but there were photos of athletic games taking place also. These Indian tribes were smart back in the day and the canals and structures built were truly a marvel of their times.", "business_id": "yOVydU0J5-hKODrKGhH4yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-05-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FHBQuO7Ynh50MhZwF3sUWg", "review_id": "w_qWLieQ_thT1gT_nIu1mw", "text": "I've visited a number of Native American ruins in Arizona and New Mexico and was intrigued to learn that Pueblo Grande is an archeological site and Hohokam ruin situated right in the middle of  Phoenix adjacent to the airport and just East of 44th and Washington Streets.\n\nInside the museum is a small theater that hosts a short introductory film about the archeological site and the Hohokam culture, and the museum hosts both a permanent exhibit and a changing exhibit.  The film is an adequate introduction to the site and the history of the Hohokam, but it would be more informative if it addressed some of the aspects of what you are viewing as you walk around and up onto the top of the ruin.  In the museum, the most interesting features of the permanent exhibit are the large wall display depicting the extensive canal system that spread all across the Phoenix valley, and the model representing what the ruin may have looked like when intact.  Native American artifacts are displayed throughout the exhibit although their origins are unidentified and are not cited as being specifically indigenous to the Hohokam, as such they are probably of most interest to first time visitors of the Southwest.\n\nAt the exit of the museum leading to the tour of the ruins, the facility thoughtfully provides visitors with umbrellas for reprieve from the sun and heat while walking the unshaded grounds.\n\nThe ruin itself is an unexpected surprise.  The size of a football field and 15-20 feet in height, the ruin contains the remains of walls and rooms in varying degrees of excavation.  A paved path leads around the exterior of the ruin, and up onto the top where it  makes a full circle of the entire structure.  All along the path there are guidepost markers with detailed information about the points of interest being viewed.  The first marker along the path identifies the Grand Canal, flowing adjacent to the ruin, which was one of the first canals of modern day Phoenix, and identifies a distant ridge as the remains of an ancient Hohokam canal.  Throughout the top of the ruin the markers speculate about the particulars of each partially excavated area.\n\nThe path continues away from the ruin to an excavated Hohokam ball field, along a few reconstructed buildings thought to be indicative of the period, and back to the museum, making the entire walk about 1.25 miles.\n\nPueblo Grande may not be one of the most spectacular ruins of the Southwest, but it holds enough mystery to deserve a visit.  The site emotes a strong \"presence\" of some unknown quality, and feels very, very ancient though right in the heart of Phoenix.  And, what an odd juxtaposition in history and time to be standing on top of an ancient Native American ruin with enormous planes about to touch down some yards away!  Odd, indeed!\n\nThe Pueblo Grande Museum and Archeological Park is one of the available venues in the CulturePass program offered through the public libraries throughout the Valley.  Depending upon weekly availability at your local library, use your library card to get free admission for two through CulturePass.", "business_id": "yOVydU0J5-hKODrKGhH4yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EZpRl1sc9XT_Tpn2fk-6mA", "review_id": "rzG5c9nDYVbD5ySauxnM4g", "text": "This is a great little museum hidden in the center of Phoenix. Of course, without Pueblo Grande and it's irrigation systems, Phoenix may not exist. So I guess you could say that this Phoenix is a big town around this great little museum. Makes the museum sound more important, right? Anyway, me and my two daughters, 7 & 3, used a Phoenix library Culture Pass to check this museum out a few months ago. We managed to get there before it was scorching outside. There is a nice museum with informative exhibits about the people and their culture. There is also a kid's area of the museum. It is geared more towards older kids, so my kids didn't want to spend too much time in there. That would be my one complaint. There are kids of every age visiting with their parents, so they should include at least a few more things for pre-teen kids to do. Maybe a simple scavenger hunt using the objects inside the museum and outside. All it would take is a sheet of paper per kid and a pencil or crayon. Pretty inexpensive. Outside is a path that winds through the pueblo and around the park. They did a good job with the placement of the paths so that you can get an idea of the tremendous size of the pueblo. It's cool to see the rooms that haven't eroded away. It was interesting to read that rooms were aligned with holes in the Papago Buttes for astrological reasons. There were wildflowers throughout the park when we were there, which was an unexpected surprise. The kids loved picking the little ones next to the path. There are a couple of replicas of ancient structures outside. There is an adobe house and a few pithouses. I know they're replicas, but you can tell that these people knew more about living in the desert than we do. The insides of these structures were much, much cooler, only because of the materials that they're made of and their orientation to the sun. There is an excavated ball court, the precursor to lacrosse, basketball and numerous other sports. There is a garden that has vegetables that would have been grown here, using the same methods of growth as the ancient people did.\n\nOverall, this is definitely a great place to visit. If you don't have kids, it probably is really great. I just wish they had some stuff for the younger ones.", "business_id": "yOVydU0J5-hKODrKGhH4yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EZpRl1sc9XT_Tpn2fk-6mA", "review_id": "WGud8ju8V8bc7j0_H31C0Q", "text": "So apparently I didn't do my homework and Pueblo Grande DOES have stuff for the little kids. The scavenger hunt that I brilliantly suggested? Yeah, they have that already. Evidently a little snooping around beforehand would have been beneficial to our visit, as I would have discovered all of the stuff that they've already prepared for the little ones. So I guess it is a really great place, after all!", "business_id": "yOVydU0J5-hKODrKGhH4yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-DRza4wuHHWfQx5HcG6qaw", "review_id": "p3MZ-t2NhDdq0yXWt2MLRA", "text": "This is an amazing place to be in a major metropolitan area next to a large airport. Native Americans were in this area well before the settlers arrived. They were drawn by water and did quite well for a long time. These ruins are a small part of what was once here. The small museum assists you in understanding what is here and what is missing. You can then walk around or upon the surviving ruins. This isn't Stonehenge or even a cliff dwelling but it is definitely worth an hour or two exploring that which was here long before western civilization dropped a city on top of it.", "business_id": "yOVydU0J5-hKODrKGhH4yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B8cYcBWW9bkEJKR46Jou7g", "review_id": "3iw1sGC2Rn9xxkUKGEmy9Q", "text": "An easy thing to do if you're in the area and looking to burn time, but thought it'd be a little more interesting than it actually was.  I guess looking at really old structures and reading hypothesis' on what they could've been used for may be your thing, but in this case it wasn't mine.", "business_id": "yOVydU0J5-hKODrKGhH4yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n5XTL82qlsnjoj9jUOfquA", "review_id": "3soeb0d03SPnpI_dTG3J4A", "text": "Definitely a museum of culture. \n\nWe stayed at the hotel across the street, we were looking to pass the time between checking out and going to the airport. Easy walk through outside and in. I'm glad we got to stop by. Perfect, relaxing and casual ending to our trip. \n\nDefinitely learned things. My fave part were the artifacts on the inside. The pictures of haunted places was really cool too!", "business_id": "yOVydU0J5-hKODrKGhH4yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-01-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RyX1dtn2eACiehBSj7rxEw", "review_id": "UNFenZQfl0GBJjeNGbp0pw", "text": "We went to this museum after seeing multiple articles about it online. Overall, it was a really disappoint experience. There wasn't much to see - the museum was alright as far as the exhibits displayed go, but the walk outside wasn't that interesting. All the signs during the walk were really shiny making it ridiculously difficult to read the words ... Not sure why the AZ sun wasn't taken into account when making those. If you're looking to waste some time & have absolutely nothing else to do, sure, this will take up your time, but there are many other options that are worth the money & time.", "business_id": "yOVydU0J5-hKODrKGhH4yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-05-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WEBOUozznIdu0hJHcXDyLA", "review_id": "hiUgG_iLHHx9Z48FUHj9eQ", "text": "Outdoor museum so don't go in the summer. Took a class field trip here and the docent spoke clearly and was very patient with all my students. She was well informed and knew how to navigate the hundreds of questions a group of 8 year olds will ask. The museum is a must for gaining a deeper appreciation of the rich history that truly exists in this young city.", "business_id": "yOVydU0J5-hKODrKGhH4yg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "BWodVnFbZE04oFc5fKsykA", "review_id": "y9d6s6-m-hJg4Lq9ywcTxA", "text": "3.5 stars\n\nFinally got to visit this city of Phoenix, when all the other times we both would only be in the city because of the airport. Our friend took us to Phoenix to grab brunch before our trip back and pretty much drove us around Downtown Phoenix. It pretty much reminds me of Downtown Los Angeles. A few ghetto places and a few nice places. I thought there wouldn't be homeless people, but I guess I was wrong. There's always going to be at least 1% of them here and there. \n\nThere's a few one way streets, so be careful when you're driving. ALSO be careful with drivers, some may look like tourist and will not look at traffic while busy looking at something else. \n\nDrove passed Downtown Civic Space Park - http://www.yelp.com/biz/downtown-civic-space-park-phoenix\n\nLooked pretty cool. Try coming here at night time, the lit up loop will most likely amaze you like it would with me even when it wasn't even lit in colors :D I just can't wait to check it out the next time I visit!", "business_id": "cIKk02di1wplZu_XZc8rWA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5iakVo0yGFDKwUtql58PqA", "review_id": "QoAhqH0Up-iXD03IitCezw", "text": "Phoenix is a one of a kind city, that is beautiful, fashionable, BIG, and luxurious. :-)", "business_id": "cIKk02di1wplZu_XZc8rWA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-01-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HI4bZhslBZhOTqwKEtF8IA", "review_id": "5aKMsOVZVnexs4H4oRLcbA", "text": "I adore this city and would move here in a heartbeat. It is a foodie's dream, hiking is fabulous, Spring Training is fun even for the non-baseball inspired and the views are breathtaking.", "business_id": "cIKk02di1wplZu_XZc8rWA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y9UOqXVVJyAl10ByrCNybQ", "review_id": "cf-WYNFNyHBcV1DxhvsIyg", "text": "Lame company. Lengthy windows. Who really has time to stay home from 8am to 2pm waiting for them. Plus, they were super late past that six hour waiting period. Crappy service as well. Don't recommend. Secretary is rude, also. Never again.", "business_id": "INhpuijl3NG6cajZKv2n6A", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uTyIIbOvXH_XZw7OEiTiNg", "review_id": "-eWbaCnAPsSpjnV4zCi17w", "text": "2 stars because I really did like the eye doctor I saw, she was awsome.  \n\nThought I was off to a good start getting new glasses.  I picked out my frames while I waited to be taken care of.  \n\nOh...wait...the eye glass gods had something else in store for me.  \n\nThe person helping me couldn't get an authorization code from my insurance company because it was afterhours.  He actually told me I had to pay full price or come back tomorrow.  Now keep in mind that I have had this insurance forever, never had any problems before; after hours, weekends, etc.  So I used my cell and called the insurance company.  I get someone on the phone who is trying to help us.  I put eyemaster guy on the phone and he actually got into a fight with the woman on the phone, handed it back to me and said here you talk to her, I'm done.  \n\nSo the lady got me the authorization code and a explaination that this doesn't happen because most eye glass providers can take care of everything in spite of the insurance company being closed and she also asked me if I was sure I shouldn't switch eyemaster locations due to this guys behavior.  \n\nBut I thought I was done.  I have my glasses picked out and I needed them to drive.  So while she was talking to me the guy at eyemasters was throwing out insults loud enough that the lady could hear.  \n\nSo I lost 1/2 hour of my time and think the worst is over\n\nWell...those darn eye glass gods...I can't get them in an hour because it was too late in the day the guy tells me.  He has the right lens and it was only 6:00 pm,  come back tomorrow.  \n\nSo I called today and was told 1/2 hour and they will be ready.  I drive over there on my lunch hour and guess what.  They aren't even close to being ready.  So I walk around the mall, come back and guess what, only 1 pair is ready.  That would normally be ok but the attitude of the two guys working is arrogant and not very customer friendly.  I laugh it off and leave.  \n\nSo what are the odds I'll get my glasses after work today???  One can only wonder.  Awful service, unprofessional and unpleasant to experience.", "business_id": "fekFed80H18dGDmVwm4RLg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-07-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "THYIqfnLV54VZ_v2hCfq2Q", "review_id": "aggOvvp64vuI9lonT7L0QA", "text": "There is a difference between the staff working the eye exams and the retail side.  On the eye exam side, they are extremely friendly.  They even alerted me on a recall on my previous disposable contact lens brand from Cooper Vision and recommended Acuview Oasis.  I love the trial contacts, Im ready to switch to Acuview.  I was ready to sing the shops praises until I got to the retail side.  I approached one of the sales associates and her attitude switch was on.  Watch out cougar town!  I asked for pricing on Acuview and she acted like I was bothering her.  I then asked about rebates and she pointed me back to the exam side and said or you can check on the internet.  She was extremely rude.  Im not sure if I'm going to be ordering my contacts from them when I have my follow up.  I guess since I was doing over $400 in business between the contacts and the exams, they were doing me a favor?!!??  Im reporting them to my insurance company VSP.   Thumbs down.", "business_id": "fekFed80H18dGDmVwm4RLg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bMFSEta1Ju31P1EnssuUug", "review_id": "rC-vBpUefx8wJcgThPUKJA", "text": "I have been to Eyemasters off and on over the years mainly because they have friendly optometrists and my glasses are ready same day rather than having to wait up to ten days like most places.\n\nI now go to Independent Optometrists because its more personal and I don't mind waiting up to ten days because most of the time your glasses will arrive in half the time.\n\nHowever, when I need a pair right away and or same day I still go to Eye Masters.  The last time I was there I almost slapped the salesperson because she had an attitude but again I dealt with it because my glasses were ready that day.\n\nEyemasters.  Affordable.  Friendly Optomertists.  Same Day Service Available.", "business_id": "fekFed80H18dGDmVwm4RLg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "N3L6SDymSRkYQtTiSDmXSg", "review_id": "t_nruu2_ONa3vpN2Qo0xww", "text": "Third dealer of the day  and  things are not so bad  yet not improving. \n\nWe've had a rented Taurus for 3 weeks and have come to appreciate that while Ford had issues they seem capable of knocking out a good car ( I mean  the ones in Europe don't all suck:) ).  Tried out the Fusion. We have  love hate relationship with the car we actually like it but hate the hell out of the central console  unless it has a nav unit covering it up:) The sync, nav console is kinda cool in function too. So  we want a  fusion with the nav package , no sunroof.  \n\n1st thing they had us drive.  the really fast one, Not the engine we wanted, but hey, try again, nope can't do that. In the end they said they don't have what we want but 6-8 weeks they could get one. Why can't we be told this at the time of our request?   We say , we'd like, you say, nope that isn't standard  not F around trying to fit us into your stock.  \n\nWe've had prior issues here. Tried to buy a Ford Hybrid last year and , well they showed us non hybrid, then another , then tried to sell an Edge, seriously we asked for a car that took them a while to admit they didn't have. Could they get one? They didn't care so Honda ended up getting the business that time.    This time it was Mini. ( yep we set out to buy a big car and ended up in a small one)", "business_id": "iwXaRKPqGgR8TwAUgPozwA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-08-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "82XCRR_Sk1fFOpRsTP2ApA", "review_id": "nw_ayCVOvPRaoBU_DKEqxQ", "text": "Been coming to them for car service since relocating to Phx 3 yrs ago and nothing less than top service.  Professional and fast", "business_id": "iwXaRKPqGgR8TwAUgPozwA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sNEdk8Qy-n5yNdBLHRuFQA", "review_id": "_5rzLIVCyBqVpBCiCd1bfQ", "text": "I am in the market for a new car.  I have not bought one yet, but still wanted to give a shout out to John Surpenan,tHarley Williams and Alex Coletta at Bell Ford.  What nice guys.  They spent a lot of time with me, worked really hard to get my business and did not turn on me when I decided I had to do some more checking.  The push was not too hard and i liked the dealership a lot.  If you want a Ford, look no further than these guys.  It is worth the drive.", "business_id": "iwXaRKPqGgR8TwAUgPozwA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uMQ6DURepaaRiSWpAbUnqQ", "review_id": "Wb9E5F6-QK92bcejFKswlQ", "text": "I have bringing my car here for service every 5000 miles for 4 years. They are consistently slow and give no information as to the progress. Simple service such as an oil change will take up to 4 hours when the car is dropped off first thing in the morning. I will not be coming here for service again. This happens every time.", "business_id": "iwXaRKPqGgR8TwAUgPozwA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-01-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Fbf1TQqaubnPjzljDiP8-A", "review_id": "Nx4rA8fT_UHO7wvzRDnhjQ", "text": "Terrible Service,,,my advice = avoid this dealership at all cost.\nI took in my Ford vehicle running on it's jump-started dead $120 FORMOCO 100 month warranty battery at age 40 months.  No cars in service line, 6+ service advisor's standing around plus the \"Service Manager\", all doing nothing at 10AM.  I was told I would have to wait until late in the day for a mechanic to check battery for $75.00 and if found defective Parts would replace it prorated.  I complained that if it was a NAPA, O'Reilly or Walmart, etc. battery it would be checked immediately by any available employee, replaced by same and I'd be on my way.  I have done this many times US wide. Nope, No, Nada!! Did I want to wait or get a ride?  I said neither!! I removed the battery myself, took it to parts counter where it was exchanged for a new same battery for $58.  I replaced my battery and left.  ANGRY.  What took me 15 minutes was to have taken me about 6 hours because of this Ford Dealer's stupid \"policies\"...no wonder China is kicking our US Butts.  Hello, Ford Motor Co!!!!!!!  Goodbye Bell Ford in Phoenix, AZ.", "business_id": "iwXaRKPqGgR8TwAUgPozwA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-01-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9tXL9eJNIi9SL5pdCYeyZQ", "review_id": "HR4MRXBSjkmywc7LEY4PYg", "text": "Came here with my parents a few years ago to  buy a car, so this review is a bit dated, but hey. Better late than never.\n\nGoing in, it was your typical dealership. Salesly people, nothing really impressive, and I felt like we were there until midnight going over paperwork. My parent's didn't really get any sort of \"deal\" on their car, since it was a non-ford traded in Nissan, and they left a little unhappy but at least with a car.\n\nI would go here as a last resort, and never for car servicing unless you own a ford. They don't know crap about other vehicles and will charge you an arm and a leg.\n\nCar dealerships being scammy? What!? Who'da thunk!\n\nUnimpressed.", "business_id": "iwXaRKPqGgR8TwAUgPozwA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-04-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u31KVae_3LiBi1OIjYFjNw", "review_id": "JaTGQ9Tooh_oYm0V19sTvA", "text": "Poor Customer Service.  Fake promises.  Overall waste of time.", "business_id": "iwXaRKPqGgR8TwAUgPozwA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fk0dbRq0Dziy5i54rVcvZA", "review_id": "wUNQukgIyFqlTfxqzmLeRg", "text": "This place is horrible. They give you the run around fake promises. I made the mistake of over paying at Bell Ford..so much so...one year later I was 10k upside down....for an escape!!!! Anyways I decided to get it if that car and buy a different one. Anyways trying to get a refund for the matience, gap, and extended warranty was such the ordeal. They are awful. Under no circumstances should you purchase from these scum bags!!!! Do yourself a favor elsewhere for your ford!!!", "business_id": "iwXaRKPqGgR8TwAUgPozwA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "22jFgrhRwOfvpneyDKOKBQ", "review_id": "V9NILl4t_KoUi0B9FPzD7Q", "text": "Bought a used car from John Cote. Class act. Not only does he know his product but he listened to how we wanted to buy. He and his manager made the transaction easy to understand and fair. I know dealers have to make a profit but they found a middle ground quickly and we are glad we stopped in. Thanks.", "business_id": "iwXaRKPqGgR8TwAUgPozwA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zXFhRuDKnyQhKwh4voS9vw", "review_id": "485ySA8HO5X0Q2iOa4HWlA", "text": "Do not give these guys your real phone number!  They have probably called me 30 times and sent 5 emails in the last 2 weeks.  I have asked to be removed from their list several times, I keep blocking their numbers, but they keep calling from various numbers!", "business_id": "iwXaRKPqGgR8TwAUgPozwA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UvBNAcvY4fOgABukFCEDXg", "review_id": "O03okHXqL__-3vZBmXu_Fw", "text": "I've been here for an oil change and a repair and both took longer than expected.  It seems time moves more slowly here somehow.  But, today was a much better experience.   Paul was my service manager and though it was lunchtime, he got my battery tested and replaced in record time so I could get to work.  thanks, Paul!!", "business_id": "iwXaRKPqGgR8TwAUgPozwA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dVrGsVzBDlj2D64pyQhv1g", "review_id": "m37Y3xmg-cOZNMphaNklZg", "text": "Own a 2007 Ford F-150. My son is in the Army and taking it to Germany. We met the service advisor, Joe H. Told him our situation, had a list of repairs needed and told him that the truck needed a safety \"once-over\" ....and that I needed it back in two days. To my surprise they found several major issues (brakes, steering, radiator) that could have been really dangerous if driving on the autobahn. Joe called me, explained the issues, knew he had the parts available and made it all happen in the very short timeframe we had. When my son picked up the truck you could see that Joe had taken real pride in making sure the truck was ready (and safe) to be shipped overseas. They could have easily \"taken-us\" for big $$$. Instead the price was fair and they gave us a \"military discount.\" REAL AMERICANS like Joe H. work at Bell Ford. :-)", "business_id": "iwXaRKPqGgR8TwAUgPozwA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NRBhz5ptfd_GNb0dArTggQ", "review_id": "XltisxQfV064qpsW7oxEyw", "text": "This review pertains specifically to Darren in the Parts Department.  \n\nAfter doing some off-roading, my F-150 dropped a clip/bolt assembly that kept one side of the skid plate in place.  Based on the parts diagram, Darren ordered the correct replacement part, but when it arrived, it was a different size than the original part.\n\nSo Darren climbed under my truck to check it out, researched the issue, then ordered the correct parts.  He called me when the parts were in and even offered to help install them.\n\nIt's highly unusual to find such excellent service from any retail operation, much less for a sub-$15 sale.\n\nThanks, Darren, and well done!", "business_id": "iwXaRKPqGgR8TwAUgPozwA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-12-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kZ3ROwsOPZNZkq7UJqxgGQ", "review_id": "sD_07QF1T2LKiAaSFW-roA", "text": "If they get your phone number you're toast.  I've asked to be taken off their list numerous times.  Since you can purchase the same vehicle at another Ford dealership, I'd highly recommend doing so.", "business_id": "iwXaRKPqGgR8TwAUgPozwA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AgFAh5J8y6jGaQwrhP9NnQ", "review_id": "WZ88OBToF5dvUZoPKIKa0g", "text": "Well what can I say I love 2011 f150 , but I'll tell you this!\nAs soon as I got around 5000 miles on my truck I noticed that my tires were all dry rotted and chunks missing . I thought well that's ok cause I made a large mistake by buying a tire warranty. When I bought it they told me everything was covered. The dealership nor will  Michelin  will touch this issue. Found out from research there are tons of people with the same  issue . Wow !  After this I removed my stickers that say Bell Ford!\nSo next time you go to buy a truck or car  from Bell  Ford , think twice. \nThey will fight you on small issues . Bottom line Bell Ford gives loyal Ford owners a bad taste in their mouth!", "business_id": "iwXaRKPqGgR8TwAUgPozwA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AgFAh5J8y6jGaQwrhP9NnQ", "review_id": "c0N1-ShZMPJmepRs48v14g", "text": "Update on this issue. I get a email telling I didn't know where I bought my truck nor did they offer such a warranty for tires. Then the person asked me to remove my review. It just gets better, so I call and speak with a G.M at Bell Ford in Phoenix Arizona with the first name starting with a \"K\". \nHe gets all my info and says I will pull your file and get back to you about this issue. Well I will tell you this......still waiting! \nI'm a pretty mellow person and not much of a complainer. But this is getting ridicules!\nSo again I say be very careful about where you buy your next car or truck. \nWhen I bought this I was mis lead about what this warranty covered.They told me it would cover anything on the tire or wheel. My tires within 5000 miles were dry rotted and chunks coming off the treads. I guess the only thing it covers if I run over a nail they will plug it. Boy did I fall for it.\nOver all I love my 2011 F150 super crew Eco boost! Just this issue with my tires and people not wanting to do anything with this just makes me a little upset!", "business_id": "iwXaRKPqGgR8TwAUgPozwA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "trpX1AJGsNcXjcPorSZWlQ", "review_id": "u3RTvAB33Fk_Stn0n3ErmQ", "text": "Not sure what the finance guy here was thinking when I went in to visit today to discuss my trade in, financing, and price of their 2014 f150 .. he tried to sell me a truck that has an MSRP of 36,740 for 41,000....LOL..my god!! Really guys??  You know exactly what options I needed, you have the truck on your lot which I test drove...do you think I do not know the MSRP on a vehicle??  Maybe they judge you by your appearance or something, who knows...avoid these guys.", "business_id": "iwXaRKPqGgR8TwAUgPozwA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3RzIXufkHACwBFtyDWJrWA", "review_id": "KD-G7esa7DhYNUw_88z5vA", "text": "Dont go here they are idiots.Let me put it this way detectives arrested the finance director Darlene phoenix and put her in hand cuffs. they have fellons with credit fraud working there now and one of the desk guys Teen Dierks staged his own truck to get stolen so he would get the insurance money after financing his own deal and cutting himself back and check for $5,000 then having somebody stole his own truck and then have insurance pay off the vehicle. now he's a desk manager how do you like that! kapoweeee.", "business_id": "iwXaRKPqGgR8TwAUgPozwA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QaNARkdWbfvX7p1l2rB_5w", "review_id": "wGHnbP5hd9Ti7NbqetzXJg", "text": "Anyone ever wish buying a car was easy. I absolutely hate playing the negotiation game. My experience was good with my rep until I get to prices. Full boat on price, half the value on my trade in and no where what was reasonable on interest rate without even  asking about my credit ( which is great). The price difference from other dealerships was way off base. Just shot me straight and give out good deals and you'll sell more cars.", "business_id": "iwXaRKPqGgR8TwAUgPozwA", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "7ZnNlVIiNada_lflgknfqA", "text": "Hot-Diggity-Dog!  This place is hilarious! \n\nIt's horse betting and drinking and eating and gambling and drinking-- how could it not be a good time? \n\nI don't even have the slightest clue how to bet on horses but let me tell ya, ask the ol' guy in the corner and he'll explain a TRIFECTA to you. \n\nGet your drink on and throw your money away because you are heading to TURF PARADISE, Baby!", "business_id": "O_X3PGhk3Y5JWVi866qlJg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-01-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "B84_jVH5SYE9NZn25IjbdQ", "review_id": "gRBGO8TuBd8Xel0nJi0Y1A", "text": "I really enjoy this place. My husband is big into handicapping the ponies so we head to the track a couple of times a month. If you are in a kick back mood, grab your lawn chairs, buy a beer and head out to the grassy area to watch the races. Or you can go to the grandstands with beer in hand and people watch. The folks that attend are quite varied. Everyone from the Red Hat Clubs, well heeled guys and dolls, twenty -something party friends and the guy who resembles the bum on the corner (will work for betting cash?) \n\nI truly enjoy lunch at the Turf Club. The food is very good. The lettuce wraps are crunchy and tasty. I think that the tuna melt is the best I've ever had. The Texas toast bread is toasted perfectly, the tuna mixture is warm and comforting. The fries are OK. My husband likes the sliders. Tap beer is surprisingly inexpensive $4 for Heffie. \n\nThe Turf Club is where you go and see some of those better dressed folks and the rest of Turf Paradise is all about society's melting pot. Fun spot!", "business_id": "O_X3PGhk3Y5JWVi866qlJg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-12-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iG4whwdLBarPu3dD5OKCvA", "review_id": "DdV0WA-NziG1c5jI6Nm6Xw", "text": "Went for a couple hours last Sat....the person at the clubhouse admission gate was a lady in her 70s (?) but was very nice...admission to clubhouse was $4 vs. $2 in grandstand...seating was extra...nice and clean clubhouse and downstairs was also clean as well.....saw newspaper clippings in clubhouse about when track opened in 1950's....and it doesn't look like grandstand area has been updated much since....concessions were a bit more than Wendys or the type but less than major league pro sports venues...but prices for beer and mixed drinks weren't posted...like to know how much before hand....quality of horses and racing was like Triple-A minor league...most of the races had field sizes a bit small for my liking (6-7 instead of 10-12)", "business_id": "O_X3PGhk3Y5JWVi866qlJg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WPnoGr_ukB5BubC3bITkjQ", "review_id": "aIsV2glbADKwzO7S-yApkQ", "text": "What a fun time!  \n\nI can't believe we haven't done this sooner... we spent Saturday afternoon at the track betting on the live races and had such a blast.  It was a little tricky to figure out for first time betters so the first tip: Buy the program for $2 (share among the group- you only need one).  The program will show you all the races for the day including the simulcasts ones if you want to bet on those too.    The live races were about every 30-40 mins.  The TV's will update the odds which fluctuated a lot and don't lock in when you place your bet\n\nThere are multiple different ways to bet:\nShow Bet: ($2) pick a horse to come in 1st ,2nd, or 3rd place\nPlace Bet: ($2) pick a horse to come in 1st or 2nd place\nExacta Bet: ($1) pick the order of the 1st and 2nd place horses in order\nTrifecta: ($1) pick the order of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd place horses in order\nSuper Trifecta: ($1) pick the order of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th place horses in order\n\nYou could do smaller bets on the touch screens, one person in our group did a $.10 Super Trifecta bet!  \n\nYou can \"box\" bets for additional fees which allow you to get any ordering of your numbers chosen for the bet so if you boxed your Tri bet of 1-8-9 and the horses came in 8-1-9 you still win!  \n\nIf you want to go check out the horses, go out to the left of the grandstands and you can see the horses before they go out to the track to race.  Beer was about $4 and they are running a promotion Twilight Fridays - $1 Beer, $1 Hot Dogs and races from 3-7pm in April.  \n\nEntry fee was $2 and Free Parking.  \n\nClientele: Saturday afternoon had a wide range of families with kids, the local trailer park mullets, Scottsdale's douchiest and ladies in their finest summer dresses (sans Derby hats)\n\nPack Sunscreen if you are going to be there for awhile.  The grandstands did get quite shady later in the afternoon or you can always stay inside until the races are ready.", "business_id": "O_X3PGhk3Y5JWVi866qlJg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-04-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IldNKx5L8unlcv3LBSs-_g", "review_id": "9TOiRqOsB88xsEEM-Tq3sw", "text": "Nicest track in the area. Older than Yavapai but better kept, and not a dump like Rillito. The clubhouse area is clean and comfortable. Lots of food and drink selections. The in-field is beautifully landscaped, and it has a turf track in addition to the dirt track. This is a great place to spend a few hours.", "business_id": "O_X3PGhk3Y5JWVi866qlJg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "EKwGhgLrM18ErVKKeYE2UA", "review_id": "c5k1coOiG0yWSfpIqEJiTA", "text": "Fun place to come out when the weather is nice to watch the ponies race. The interior and grandstand area (didn't go into the clubhouse) could use some renovations/updating but we were standing outside most of the time so it was no big deal. \n\nParking was free and the food was ok. A good deal during dollar days. Check out their website for specials. There's almost always something going on.", "business_id": "O_X3PGhk3Y5JWVi866qlJg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 7, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "R7AzpaTBgBLWMHRySFjARw", "text": "Sadly I couldn't find my way to the Kentucky Derby, so when the day of horse racing arrived, there was only one obvious alternative: Turf Paradise of course! I heard that Turf Paradise would be celebrating the Kentucky Derby with live horse racing, a hat contest and option for a buffet, etc, so we all put on our finest derby attire and headed up north for a day of mint juleps, gambling and horses! \n\nWell, this is no Kentucky Derby, but the spot is still pretty cool for Phoenix! It's legit horse racing and has everything from a winners circle and grand seating to betting and plenty of regulars. The crowd was classic. Imagine rowdy college'esque meets dive bar regulars. The drinks flow here and they have plenty of options for gambling. You can gamble with $2 or $10 bets, or $100+ bets. They have plenty of concession stands with typical sporting event food and they also had a BBQ section that had decent burgers etc. \n\nHere's a fair warning. This place lacks a solid flow of AC unless you're in the clubhouse section. So this means, summer heat and indoors at Turf Paradise don't bode too well, so come prepared with a fan and plenty of water. This was a fun spot to watch live horse racing, but it wasn't the best to watch the Derby since the tvs are small. The live horse races happened about every thirty minutes and were fun to watch! I always got to watch the winning horse head over to the winner's circle and watch the owners and family take a picture. \n\nSo if you're looking for a fun activity in Phoenix and you've always been curious about what horse racing is like, I highly suggest stopping by Turf Paradise!", "business_id": "O_X3PGhk3Y5JWVi866qlJg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e2ws5f6PJonmJ_6JpG1HiQ", "review_id": "5EKqwFtl8DTaCBs0P6x7RA", "text": "Turf Paradise is a great place to go to see races I've been going there for a long time and I miss it the food is great and so is the weather. \n\nTurf Paradise is better than Yavapai Downs.", "business_id": "O_X3PGhk3Y5JWVi866qlJg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yp90PduP1gD7kgCLWuQg4w", "review_id": "RQRe2Z1Q1fmOnsVNrYmY4g", "text": "I have no business whatsoever being at a race track.  I know nothing about horse racing.  I was obligated to come for my friends birthday though otherwise I would never come here.  This place is dirty, out dated, and the crowd is dirty and dingy.  Never again!", "business_id": "O_X3PGhk3Y5JWVi866qlJg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Zm08wcep2F-nRTHRyR8mpw", "review_id": "GMUaEnqVCEawnII7vqyqKA", "text": "\"The flag is up!\"  Who doesn't like to spend an afternoon at the local thoroughbred track, sucking down a few cocktails, wagering on the ponies, and rubbing elbows with every possible faction of society, from the homeless to the 1%'ers?  Turf Paradise is over 50 years old, and shows it in a lot of ways, but that's part of the charm too.  Plenty of free parking, dirt-cheap admission, and features alcohol and gambling, 2 of the most important ingredients to having a good time, in Brak's view at least.  Spend the extra couple of bucks and upgrade to the club house, which features a nice bar with friendly and attentive barkeeps, generous cocktails at reasonable prices, and lots of TVs so that you can bet at tracks all over the place and lose money that much faster (or hopefully win that much faster).  Give it a go, I don't know anyone who hasn't enjoyed an afternoon at the races when trying it for the first time, and they usually come back for more.", "business_id": "O_X3PGhk3Y5JWVi866qlJg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oexyVjQSZ62qT7tpxgOcKg", "review_id": "s8g8kFZ4JXFAGksbQnEqLw", "text": "I have never been to a race track before so when I saw a Livingsocial deal for this place I thought I'd try it out. It was the best $30 I ever spent! We sat in the Turf Club which I guess is the nicest viewing area. There wasn't a bad table in the place, even the 2 tops which is what we had. The menu is mostly lunch type items, salad, sandwiches, burgers, with a few breakfast options, but the food was surprisingly good and very reasonably priced. I had the tuna melt and it was stuffed with tuna salad and cheese. The BF had the chicken caprese sandwich. The sandwich arrived, I looked up a second later and it was gone. He inhaled it,  he thought it was that good. The bread pudding was ok. The only thing that wasn't awesome was the service. Our waitress was very slow to come around and she didn't have much of a personality. Any time we needed anything I had to flag her down but who knows it could have been an off day for her. We walked around and went to the grandstand and outside viewing area as well. There are stadium type food booths and a couple of bars out there and it looked fun. We would definitely go back again and pay the full price. So worth it.", "business_id": "O_X3PGhk3Y5JWVi866qlJg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-01-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wC1CPV5bf--bDLtlhNSPLg", "review_id": "giCsAryZo8AIUz__D2Yv0g", "text": "I haven't been to the horse races since I lived in Arkansas so when a friend mentioned that they were going on New Year's Day we decided to stop by. It was pretty crowded inside and a beautiful sunny day out, so we set up camp around the outdoor tiki bar. It's not very nice or new, but the people are friendly and the drinks are cheap! Its kind of fun to bet and cheer and see who wins. I won like 3 bucks but lost 10-oh well, chalk it up to fun and call it a day. Probably the best thing I saw was a couple of kids- one holding a trash bag and the other going head first into trash cans fishing out bottles and cans! This gives you a little hint about the crowd, no?", "business_id": "O_X3PGhk3Y5JWVi866qlJg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-01-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 9, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iwUN95LIaEr75TZE_JC6bg", "review_id": "LFoF9xSNmeei9-kTnqdcUA", "text": "Its Saturday and you promised you'd fix the downstairs toilet today, especially since your wife's friends are coming over for dinner tonight. \nOne small problem.\nYou don't know shit from apple butter about fixing a toilet. \nWhat do you do?\n\nSimple.\nLog on to the internet to the popular site EHOW, asking how to bet a quinella, exacta, trifecta, and superfecta.\nOnce you know how to properly bet, next go to Equibase and download the TIP of the Day for Turf Paradise.\nNow you're ready to fix that toilet.\n\nBegin by explaining how you need parts and have to run all over town to get them.  \nNow you're free to sneak over to Turf Paradise for the afternoon. Fuck the toilet.\nA few beers.\nA few bets. \nA few yuks.\nYour troubles are over dude.\n\nUntil tonight, when after dinner you deuce big in the downstairs bathroom, forgetting how you never fixed the stupid toilet.\nUh-oh.\n\nYou should have never listened to me. \nYou should know by now I'm an idiot.\n\nNext time...when you're on EHOW, try the search term 'how to fix a toilet', or maybe even 'how to make my wife stop nagging me to fix a toilet'.\nEither will work.", "business_id": "O_X3PGhk3Y5JWVi866qlJg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-03-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UZNeMvwshIjxIUunnDPZOg", "review_id": "e_lwMEAai7qbfLBVKU80VA", "text": "Great time. Get the groupon deal when it comes out!!", "business_id": "O_X3PGhk3Y5JWVi866qlJg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-04-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7tcYpMqfre19jDtKb5GKDA", "review_id": "4_a0b_wYtbiByYZ-qEeB_Q", "text": "My Dad loves this place so we usually join him.  It's a bit run down but ghetto fabulous.  Cheap beer & mixed drinks, popcorn and a nice walk around the grounds to see the horses make for a nice afternoon.", "business_id": "O_X3PGhk3Y5JWVi866qlJg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tCVQyYHcmOrx2i81C47Tew", "review_id": "pYrmE81qUV5EZr1e_GIJbg", "text": "Makes for a great Sunday Funday!", "business_id": "O_X3PGhk3Y5JWVi866qlJg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wttePGxhTumTTUinL5tlTg", "review_id": "NwBfhtQCXlPngUKtGIXjBg", "text": "I showed up a couple of Saturdays ago for the Camel & Ostrich races and it was good times. The crowd- very diverse. People from all walks of life, all ages, and from all over the valley. $2 draft beers, shade, and music made it kind of a party atmosphere, a little like Spring Break at Daytona Beach. I don't live that life every day but I do enjoy it in moderation so I was all smiles. I didn't win any $$ but I was hella entertained and the views from the grandstand are pretty awesome on a sunny afternoon. $2 admission, free parking and as long as you don't have a legit gambling problem, this is a pretty affordable day for what you get.", "business_id": "O_X3PGhk3Y5JWVi866qlJg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 14, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "vsXP832M0kOxKpfduD7dWw", "review_id": "P-O7Vgb1ck375Tq7IZInbg", "text": "Fun, family-friendly, low-cost entertainment. Looking for something different to do? Why not spend $2-$4/hour wagering on horses? Sure, the return isn't huge at this rate -- a $2 bet to show may net you $1.10 (the most I've ever won is $12 on a $1 bet)-- but you've got a shot at earning enough winnings to cover your $4 beer and get more interactive entertainment than you will at a $12 movie!", "business_id": "O_X3PGhk3Y5JWVi866qlJg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lsp7p2NuC5MX4_iuch3_OA", "review_id": "j6KeKnyep9g5pSTcbPqkXA", "text": "I always enjoy coming here.  It's inexpensive, entertaining, great people watching and betting on the ponies.  We came here for their Cinco de Mayo celebration and they had live music, $6 taco plate special and $5 margaritas.  It was fun!  It was free to get in, plenty of space to walk around, plenty of bars and concession stands to purchase food and drink. The establishment is a little run down, but the bathrooms were clean, all the service people we friendly and the characters that show up.....priceless.  Not a bad way to spend a Sunday afternoon.", "business_id": "O_X3PGhk3Y5JWVi866qlJg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HtqLdQPTb5SjH_6ytxCmJg", "review_id": "WS1tg2CSzXAPNYLDhK3QVQ", "text": "What a fun way to spend the day, not your best kept facilities but fun. Drinks were way over priced due to it being Kentucky derby day. Lots of people dressed to impress with very elaborate hats both men and women. The K derby simulcast TV's under the tent were probably found at the goodwill ... large rear projection models from the 90's with poor pictures quality nobody could figure out who one and in what order. terrible.", "business_id": "O_X3PGhk3Y5JWVi866qlJg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VaQ9THOT-ofI4F5FMghxnw", "review_id": "eD2NODaU0yyKvOCMbhQQ2A", "text": "I love the idea of loving this place.  I really do.  And to be honest, if I was reviewing this place on it's own merits and not the clientele - I'd probably give it 3 stars as it delivers what it promises.  \n\nThis place is an old horse track through and through.  Fun way to waste an afternoon and decent amount of money on sucker bets.  Beer is not overly expensive and if you catch it on $1 hotdog night - you can add gluttony to your list of sins for the day.\n\nThat said, this place is an old horse track through and through.  Desperate need of a face lift when it comes to the grandstand / restrooms.  \n\nLastly, I really wish this place was 18+ or at least had rules about children being left unattended.  As it has neither (or least doesn't enforce either) this is a playground for FANTASTIC parents who let their children go Lord of Fly's while they gamble away their afternoon.  But alas, drink enough - and they're just blurs in the background with makeshift spears.", "business_id": "O_X3PGhk3Y5JWVi866qlJg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xaEtXJM62xy-jdGyevR7VQ", "review_id": "_BsJgh1CiDWLqnmG3UMvSA", "text": "I was not feeling the crowd (waaay out of my age range and I'm old *Yikes* ) maybe it was the day we chose to come? Who knows... \n\nService sucked. The waitress forget our order and 45 min (YES, 45 min) went by and we had no food until we stopped her. Nothing was comped. We ordered Salad's and Sandwiches. Wait, I think...Ugh, what does it matter won't be going back. \n\nThis place needs a remodel..", "business_id": "O_X3PGhk3Y5JWVi866qlJg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-05-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a3WEGZXcsUpUsbZuKDvgtw", "review_id": "BWmv1CIMt5tJ3zNJf0pCHw", "text": "Hands down one of the best afternoons you will spend in Phoenix.  This track has it all, from the BDH's (Broken Down Horse betters) to the ladies dressing way too elegant.  We have such a great time, as the betting is cheap, beers are cheap, food is cheap, and entertainment level is high.  The place is in bad need of many touchups, such as the grandstand seating and a new paint job, but in no way does it take away from the fun of the racetrack.  It would be nice to get some better quality races other than 3K claiming all of the time.  $2 entry, $2 program...You can't beat that.  Have a ticket stub from any community sporting event?  Bring it in, you get free admission.  \n\nSometimes they have a live band in the concrete area, where I've once saw an 80 year old shirtless hairy man dancing with two 20 something young ladies grinding up on him.  Only at TP.\n\nHave a group of friends and want to have a fun afternoon?  Come to TP.  It will not disappoint.  Even if you know nothing about horse racing, it's still fun for all.  This place has become a required stop at least once every three months for my wife and I, as well as our group of friends.", "business_id": "O_X3PGhk3Y5JWVi866qlJg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-XkW4sYeXhvfoUXvTUL-gg", "review_id": "M-2rCRqszA9OpuUp4L_aVg", "text": "Cool place. Never knew it existed until I got a flyer in the mail. I am going next year for the Kentucky Derby!!! Dinner, watch the Derby and betting!! Mint julep please!!", "business_id": "O_X3PGhk3Y5JWVi866qlJg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o9d41KaPZsbKe2cPYt90jg", "review_id": "Ujy-_38EdVBhifPTUFbYpQ", "text": "Here every Friday after Thanksgiving. I was a little bummed when I saw they pulled the Nathans Hot Dogs out of the place. Hopefully they bring em back next year.", "business_id": "O_X3PGhk3Y5JWVi866qlJg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-01-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OJA6Mw59K_69-oUWiUk4DQ", "review_id": "dQwaLJu4TY7ya9GuhKIUrQ", "text": "Great time. Food is great, spacious facility, great staff (although somewhat slow service at the clubhouse). Wish would have known the seats at the window would be hot due to sun. Great views from any place. Will defiantly be back again. Neat place. However super annoyed, never seen a place  that loses a jockey & stops the race from happening while all other horses wait near gate and let's the race continue without scratching the problem horse - would not have bet had I known they would allow that.", "business_id": "O_X3PGhk3Y5JWVi866qlJg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "we4LLNRCu5ezDLgG8-79aQ", "review_id": "rvDTI-_Hzt_AZjrDB6D_bw", "text": "Spent a very enjoyable afternoon  in the clubhouse.  Fantastic view of track, great prices on food and drinks.  Service a little slow.  The reception person, Brittany, was so sweet and accommodating.  There was a pretty nasty customer in front of us and I was very impressed by the way she handled the situation and his rudeness.  She never lost her temper...smiled the whole time he was complaining and she was most accommodating to him.", "business_id": "O_X3PGhk3Y5JWVi866qlJg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gmr1F-8sjzNns30aK2nXkQ", "review_id": "qxlT9ysd9Ffolp1eo6H4KQ", "text": "I have been to turf many times before. I love going to the track, drinking a few beers and eating a cheap hotdog. Gambling on live action is always a blast and I always have a great time. \n\nThe drawback to turf is that the place is in desperate need of a complete overhaul. I just wish someone would come in and invest into the track to fix the place up.  With the great weather we have here it would be nice to have a show piece race track like other tracks. \n\nIf you ever need something to do that doesn't cost a ton of money this is it.  Go enjoy a day at the track.", "business_id": "O_X3PGhk3Y5JWVi866qlJg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jGFQJXxJ2KiomYWFFcr5lQ", "review_id": "MdQALg98oUhOeakXbroEIQ", "text": "A great Derby Day event!!!! We always have a huge group that goes and we're VIP sat in our own private section. The drink service is good, but naturally slow bc the place is packed! 2 years in a row our group has won best dressed!!! Derby on!!! Or \"Talk Derby to me\"", "business_id": "O_X3PGhk3Y5JWVi866qlJg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-05-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pcKja1DALwaeWy9G6VjvEQ", "review_id": "J2dF8Qp2SepmBB-Y1NrS3Q", "text": "Two other AC companies were going to charge me double for the same fix.  Accutemp has a new customer for life!  Highly recommend!", "business_id": "B60TXdNB8ziFyI2XH4Wlaw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5C67U-yzuGjww48IkSf3dg", "review_id": "vUYraXZMVi-TcAa83nl81g", "text": "After 4+ bids for an AC Unit, I went with AccuTemp.  Matt was helpful and honest.  He gave us time to do our research and answered all our questions.  The installers were professional and although a mistake was made, they came out quickly upon realizing there was a problem and corrected their mistake.  Mike was on top of it and wanted us to know that they stood behind their work.  Hopefully there will be no more problems in the future but should there be, I am sure they will be there to help and fix them.", "business_id": "B60TXdNB8ziFyI2XH4Wlaw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-07-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Cj6tGJrLEdN35H9cR6b8Lw", "review_id": "_-dRBDpJNtQC3Yp5SroIVw", "text": "I called Monday morning during a heat wave and said that our unit was not cooling down as much as it should a hot afternoon.  They said they either could come out in the afternoon or the next day, which--considering we still had a/c and it was cool at night--was fine.  They did keep in touch (it was the next day), and I found the technician to be on-time and responsive.  (Some freon just needed to be added.)  The service call was $65 and the lb. of freon $25, so it was very reasonable.  He told me the techs work by the hour and not on commission like some companies, so they don't try to sell you something they don't need.  I definitely would use this company again.", "business_id": "B60TXdNB8ziFyI2XH4Wlaw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-08-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uNbB1uR4EBhmygUc3IfPAw", "review_id": "-A-qO2eE-t7guUeeCm_4gg", "text": "Ok, so I'm gonna join the 5-star gang and say that I actually agree. Because of these ratings, I gave this company a try. We had to a completely new AC Unit for our upstairs since it was slowly dying out.\n\nMatt was the one that came over to our house for the initial meeting and he explained how much longer our units had. He went over many types of units available and what kind of payment they took. Very professional and we felt comfortable with him, so we decided to go with him.\n\nThe next week, they sent a team out, and it took from early morning to late afternoon to get it done, but we are happy with the nice, cool air now!\n\nSince our downstairs AC is dying out, I think we are going to go with these guys again since we were so happy the first time.", "business_id": "B60TXdNB8ziFyI2XH4Wlaw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KHNg82h5CLbMwnL81meoYA", "review_id": "50hx02u65qtVcJgWvmYZ2A", "text": "FABULOUS! Thanks Yelp writers for the reviews! You guys put in touch with a great company.", "business_id": "B60TXdNB8ziFyI2XH4Wlaw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "8cJ-n5BEb1LAR0qFM9zrxg", "review_id": "XCVjAmta2SjMMG7frM_HIQ", "text": "Consummate professionals.\n\nI called at 8:30pm on a Saturday night with a broken A/C unit. They indeed called back within the hour (as promised on their web site) and offered to come out the same night. The woman who called clearly explained what the rates would be and what I could expect. I decided it could wait until morning (since one of our two units was still working) so we agreed on 9:00am Sunday morning.\n\nThe technician arrived promptly, was very personable and polite, and quickly diagnosed and fixed the issue. He explained that their technicians do not work on commission so they are not under any pressure to oversell or overcharge.\n\nHouse is nice and cool now--everything is great. Huge thank you to AccuTemp. 100 degree heat + broken A/C = no fun.", "business_id": "B60TXdNB8ziFyI2XH4Wlaw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0XieZs_Z5YIwuQYq45tyvA", "review_id": "oPPeH01wLAW9OrW1CGyj_g", "text": "Their tech showed up the same morning I called which is great for response time for an AC repair.  He took a long time but couldn't get the unit running cold.  He seemed to be hung on selling me a newer unit instead.  The next day a tech from a different AC company got it running in just a few minutes.  Eventually I did replace the entire AC unit, and the price I paid was well below the Accutemp estimate.", "business_id": "B60TXdNB8ziFyI2XH4Wlaw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-06-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jyaKSlPDf5mXvAfBfKofcg", "review_id": "wHrtcI0KTyKxrb_eZ8Mn2A", "text": "The only reason I'm giving AccuTemp two stars INSTEAD of one is because their replacement specialist Mike was awesome.  If we could have dealt with him the entire time we would have gone ahead with the repairs -and likely be giving them a better review right now.  \n\nThe reason they are getting such a low rating is because:\n\nI called AccuTemp originally because I liked the fact that their technicians are non-commisioned.  I told the lady who answered the phone that I needed to schedule a repair estimate.  She responded, \"A repair estimate. Okaaay.\"  My initial instinct was to hang-up.  I have an A/C unit that is functioning subpar and I'd like someone to take a look at it.  Call it what you want, I could do without the attitude I was getting over the phone.  But I thought, just because receptionist irks me, doesn't mean their technicians aren't great.  So I clarified what I wanted and we scheduled an appointment for a couple days later.\n\nWe wanted an estimate for replacing the Air Handler up in the attic at a rental property.  The replacement specialist (Mike) gave us a quote, but suggested that we have one of their repair technicians take a look at the unit since there might be a cheaper solution to our problem.  We found Mike to be very honest, professional, and courteous.\n\nSo we set up another appointment with a repair technician.  We scheduled several days in advance and were told he would arrive between 1-5pm on Friday.  On Friday at 5:20pm the renter's called to let me know that nobody had showed up/ were wondering if they should keep waiting.  Now granted it was Memorial Day weekend, and I'm sure they were slammed, but a courtesy call would've been greatly appreciated.  I called the office and got the voicemail since it was after hours.  I left a message and waited hoping someone would call me back.  Finally I thought to call Mike (replacement technician) on his cell, even though he wasn't involved with our repair.  Within minutes Mike called me back and said he had called the main office and they should be getting in contact with me shortly.  Again, awesome customer service by Mike!  The main office did call shortly and said they could have someone out there around 7:30pm or the following morning.  The renter's were NOT happy with this at all as they had Memorial weekend plans, so we rescheduled appt for the following Tuesday.\n\nLate Tuesday afternoon I get a snide phone call (same receptionist, lots of attitude) that the repair technician is at the rental property, but nobody is home.  At the same time the renters are calling me to let me know it's almost 5pm and nobody's showed up yet.  So I asked the receptionist if she was sure he was at the right address (Ave not Dr. or St.)  Turns out he was at the wrong address,  She apologized and said he'd be there shortly.  He suggested we have two parts replaced.  But before he could replace anything we needed to install plywood in the attic so he could have easier access.  \n\nIn speaking with the receptionist to get clarification over what exactly was needed, she said two 8'x2' sections 1inch thick ($50 at home depot). I asked if the sections could be cut at all so we could fit them in our car, but she said \"No.\" and suggested that we \"rent a truck from Home depot\". We live 60miles away from the rental property and the whole process was turning into a huge headache. \n\nSo we went with a different company.  Visca A/C -(http://www.yelp.com/biz/visca-a-c-phoenix#query:visca%20air)  Their estimate for the same two parts was half the price of Accu Temp's (granted Accu Temp is a larger company/ probably has more overhead costs), but after checking the A/C they also said only one of the two parts even needed to be replaced /the other was working perfectly fine which again cut the cost of the repair in half.  And they said the attic was easy to navigate -no need for any plywood!", "business_id": "B60TXdNB8ziFyI2XH4Wlaw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WFiuRvpYhwR8G5EKpW89jQ", "review_id": "NPRM3hoJYVWDowynJy8mTQ", "text": "I was having trouble finding someone to come out and take a look at our AC unit - my home warranty company said the soonest they could get anyone out was in two days.  Not okay, considering it's 100 degrees out and I have a baby in the house.  I called AccuTemp and they had someone at my house within the hour.  The woman who answered the phone was very friendly and understood my situation, and Ken, the technician, was superb!  He found a few other issues in our unit that four previous contractors had not seen, and I'm very grateful to him for pointing out these issues that could lead to future damage.\n\nI was very impressed with AccuTemp and will continue to do business with them in the future!", "business_id": "B60TXdNB8ziFyI2XH4Wlaw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-08-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N1koTSTyiLCD8zH0rHSh4w", "review_id": "09il3klNvUige8rIMUnAoQ", "text": "Great company with excellent service. They dont commission their techs so you dont have to worry about being upsold just so the tech can jack his truck up. Had an issue with our AC and they fixed it quickly. Highly recommended.", "business_id": "B60TXdNB8ziFyI2XH4Wlaw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K6r5kMKw3BmdvM4ybGO8bw", "review_id": "SyOVR4OMAPQvwWT78cxqgw", "text": "I CANNOT say enough good things about this company!  Every part of my experience with them was top notch...from the initial call I made, I had a great feeling about choosing this company.  Customer service was amazing...answered my questions over the phone and on site, called back to confirm I would be home, etc. \nThe technician (Joe) was polite, professional, and took the time to sit down and explain to me what the issues were with my AC.  (And also gave me some great pointers about air filters!)\nRepairs were made promptly after the issues were diagnosed and the technician had all the necessary parts on his truck.  \nPrices seemed very reasonable, and I never once felt like I was trying to be 'upsold' on what was needed.  \nA+++   Will recommend highly to all of my friends and family!", "business_id": "B60TXdNB8ziFyI2XH4Wlaw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "G4uawzFUqJtkS-NwqsBnSw", "review_id": "H3zh0_FAdyIbsfN9b6Pj6w", "text": "These guys are the greatest!  The receptionist was very professional and courteous,  which is an art frequently lost in today's business'. She told me a time window and to expect a follow up heads up call when the tech was on his way. \n\nBrian came in and after a quick assessment determined that my transformer was bad,  which he replaced in short order. The transformer was actually the wrong part which is why it blew. Brian checked with the manufacturer to make certain that the replacement part was correct. \n\nWhat makes this company head and shoulders above the competition are the courteous staff,  the technicians who go the extra mile to make sure that a job is done correctly,  and their very reasonable rates. I have A/C now! Thanks guys.", "business_id": "B60TXdNB8ziFyI2XH4Wlaw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-05-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HvB9fSt11WdBnLIO_G5YcA", "review_id": "t8K_ypqQ6r0QNnkbY_vhIg", "text": "Excellent service.  Sandy the Dispatcher gives you details up front about fees and even who your repairman is going to be.  They get somebody out to you as soon as possible.  Michael the repairman was prompt and got to work, diagnosing and fixing the problem in just under two hours.\nFriendly, professional and competent at a fair price.  I am very appreciative of AccuTemp Refrigeration.", "business_id": "B60TXdNB8ziFyI2XH4Wlaw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PAhJXzIcJ669UAXlVN2s_g", "review_id": "Ys6k9WWxxrTXPDn_NTxyJg", "text": "Of course, the AC breaks down when it's 111. We've used AccuTemp for years and have always been very happy with their quality and service. Tonight they were here in less than 2 hours, diagnosed the problem quickly and had the part to fix it on the spot. I'd have hugged our tech, Brian, but we were both sweaty . Highly recommend!", "business_id": "B60TXdNB8ziFyI2XH4Wlaw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EeWqCVfkTMCQjfXpJYz9vw", "review_id": "8lv8lvwRRr5cLI5_xQ3U2Q", "text": "This is the best AC business I've dealt with anywhere. Reliable, polite, professional, honest, and competent. Reasonable prices. And they don't try to sell you a bunch of crap you don't need. Highly recommended!", "business_id": "B60TXdNB8ziFyI2XH4Wlaw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hzPPytO7gfnfAa2Vtf4Y5w", "review_id": "B0eVQMuyftxqx-EZXD4hRQ", "text": "Our air conditioner stopped working this week around 6:00 pm.  Fortunately, we have two zones and the air conditioning in the bedrooms was working fine.  For this reason, I requested AccuTemp to come out the following morning.  The service tech arrived on time and identified the problem within ten minutes.  The motor burned out due to wires getting tangled within the unit.  The prior company I used (through our \"Homeowners Insurance\")  tied the wires together with a plastic tie.  With the warm weather, the tie broke.  I am happy to say that AccuTemp fixed the problem and covered the wires appropriately and did it within 45 minutes.  The tech stayed until he verified the AC was working properly.  The knowledge and professionalism of the tech exceeded my expectations and the cost to fix was fair and below my expectations.  AccuTemp is now my company of choice.  I highly recommend them!", "business_id": "B60TXdNB8ziFyI2XH4Wlaw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0ZRsNsToVK0ylLKjz0zcXg", "review_id": "b9j75v-CvHWHtIx-amt63Q", "text": "A/c unit started blowing out hot air today and noticed all the good reviews for this place so I gave them a call. They told me that it would cost me $125 to come out for the emergency and this would cover the first half hour. The tech showed up and told me that the Dual run capacitor needed replaced. He wasn't even here for 30 minutes and charged me $407.46. Found out later that the part itself sells for 30 to 40 dollars. I got robbed!!!!!!!!!!!! I will be calling the owner/manager on Monday and expect a refund. \n\nAvoid this place at all cost!!!!!!!!!!!", "business_id": "B60TXdNB8ziFyI2XH4Wlaw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GcIuK60bbpxd2gLSmqZnPg", "review_id": "jNAg4epS7nvqXijjIMQbxg", "text": "One of my A/C units went out on one of the hottest days in the valley...120 degrees today! I found AccuTemp on Yelp and decided to give them a call. They have emergency service on the weekends and while you pay extra for the emergency service, it's worth it when you need them at the last minute on a Saturday. The customer service was amazing. She made sure to let me know the costs and while they were super busy today (not surprising with this heat), she said she would keep me up to date if they could get out to me. She called me twice just to update me on the status and they were out to my house much faster than I ever expected! The tech walked in and got straight to work. He didn't waste any time and had the unit fixed in minutes. (It was a capacitor) The price was very reasonable and he didn't try to sell me anything I didn't need. I would highly recommend AccuTemp and while I hope I don't need A/C service anytime soon, they will be the ones I call if I do. A+", "business_id": "B60TXdNB8ziFyI2XH4Wlaw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Ep3anRsVSShs7O4DlEmoWA", "review_id": "vMb1L8UUHgUaPXhQhrVuWA", "text": "Interested in a Carrier A/C?  This is the place to call!\nGood price and good warranty and good after-program (in fact, great after service with 2 free checkups a year).\nDid lots of research on who to use and had it down to this firm and another.  I went with Trane ultimately, but Carrier is also great and was a hard decision for me to make between the two.  However, if I were to not buy Trane this is the company I would use.\nThey really have an exceptional program for their clients that I didn't see anywhere else, and I would definitely trust their service as they have many great yelp reviews here.\nCarrier is an old line a/c company with a great reputation, but I just wanted to change out the Trane I had before--otherwise, Carrier it would be.\nDavid Bird was the rep who came out who will be more than happy to explain everything in their program to you.  Nice people here, too.\nThis is a solid company with a very good reputation for a reason.", "business_id": "B60TXdNB8ziFyI2XH4Wlaw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XROBOH4NYi_FqxFXeXKy_g", "review_id": "uY1bZNx0hAFEs7ZNVMZ_ZA", "text": "DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!!! I  am a landlord and unfortunatley currently out of town and this company totally tried taking advantage of the siutuation! My  AC unit was acting up in 110degree temp and they sent a tech out who totally misquted and later to find out mis diagnosed.  For what they needed to replace they qouted me $1700. I thought this was high so I called 2 other companies through Yelp and the 2 other companies qouted me $1010 and $990. Then when I declined to use them and I told them exactly why, she charged me $195 for 3hrs of examination when it probably took 1hr and that was to call around for parts.  I will never use this company agaion and totally advise anyone to stay away!", "business_id": "B60TXdNB8ziFyI2XH4Wlaw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0ZRsNsToVK0ylLKjz0zcXg", "review_id": "N0g2EedTHpcaUJiyEr7n_g", "text": "I'd like to thank Chrissy for making this right. She charged me for the service that I received and I greatly appreciate her excellent customer service. I will now consider AccuTemp for further A/C work.", "business_id": "B60TXdNB8ziFyI2XH4Wlaw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QhcTSnPqh7SgQ5KSTNSfJg", "review_id": "WpPlV_McOkjHmtiBUEn_uA", "text": "Funny how 24 hour emergency service offering companies never seem to have anyone available until the next business day afternoon.", "business_id": "B60TXdNB8ziFyI2XH4Wlaw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y7sq26EXGz7XG7DSo8TOuQ", "review_id": "FwW1TnrSDVxSl1FGql1U1g", "text": "I called after-hours and Sandy took my call. She was very kind and helpful. She took my information and when they officially opened shop they called me back and made an appointment. Thus far they have called multiple times to keep me updated on any times or that the tech is en-route. Tech (Tom) arrived on time and was very good. He seemed very straight forward and honest. He was respectful of me and the animals that were brave enough to come out and investigate.\n\nDo your technician a favor though, offer them some water when they are working - it is hot outside and blazing hot in the attic!", "business_id": "B60TXdNB8ziFyI2XH4Wlaw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "G4uawzFUqJtkS-NwqsBnSw", "review_id": "fo9ruvoryXSHDP-2cy52ww", "text": "Yesterday I hear my fierce Jack Russel barking at something in my backyard. When I go to investigate,  I see Dexter has cornered a terrified mouse. I thought to do the cool thing and scoop up the mouse and chuck him over the fence.\n\nWhere does this story go you ask? Well, my AC went out the next day and I called Accutemp,  they dispatched  their tech to my house and he quickly found out that the low voltage(lucky mouse) wires were chewed through. I gave him some steel braided line to place over the repaired wire and we were good to go. Something tells me that mouse won't be too lucky next time! Kudos to Ken and the staff at Accutemps again!\n\nOh yea, Jennifer did a nice job of getting my tech out to me asap and calling with updates. This business is the best.", "business_id": "B60TXdNB8ziFyI2XH4Wlaw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZCo3Y6MBQtXicbKZEfEscw", "review_id": "8w8LxMcYsfC-vQ34abTjUg", "text": "I had a great experience with AccuTemp.\n\nOn a Friday night in August, our air conditioner started blowing warm air.  We were set to leave town on Sunday, so we needed someone to fix the problem on Saturday.  I called on Saturday morning and talked to Sandy, who picked up right away and explained the pricing and availability.  There's a charge of $125 for an \"after hours\" visit, but it seemed fair.  She quickly called back and confirmed that a technician would be there within the hour.  Indeed, 45 min. later the technician (Brian) was here.  He immediately diagnosed the problem and fixed it in less than an hour.  The total bill was a few hundred dollars and we got the air conditioner up and running the same morning.  Everyone I talked to was polite and professional, and they delivered exactly what they promised.  I will definitely call them again when the need arises.", "business_id": "B60TXdNB8ziFyI2XH4Wlaw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IpCH-jaFA-1YgCdi6YmnFg", "review_id": "R_2WsYjnhJo9qp3BDsm1BQ", "text": "Services were good, prices were reasonable.  That said, after a few months of seeing insulation drop through a vent i climbed into the attic to find some of the duct blowing into the attic and not connected to the vent (I love spending $$ on cooling my attic....keeping it comfortable for the roof rats).  That said they were very responsive.  I had it done in the winter so once we hit 115 in July i may bump or drop them another star :).", "business_id": "B60TXdNB8ziFyI2XH4Wlaw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-04-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1x86KUgh3bvEREkc3kBbPg", "review_id": "_gKl28V7N5X8N7ndkKghIw", "text": "Yelp reviews sent me to this Company. They were a second opinion for repair over a personal recommendation. I was blown away by the professionalism of the technician and Dave ( install coordinator?). I would have given the company 4.5 stars but the original phone call to receptionist / assistant/ call operator was off putting. Kind of an air of arrogance. Made it past that to the actual nuts and bolts of the operations and was very satisfied even though the news was a unit replacement at $4k. Within 24 hours a crane was onsite and replacement complete. Then I received a phone call from Lisa for payment. Same attitude, coldness, indifference to my business. It's tough to see the people actually doing the work in the field professionally, honestly, and promptly get tainted by the phone answerer / bill collector. Fix that problem and this company is amazing. Overall still happy I chose them for my repair.", "business_id": "B60TXdNB8ziFyI2XH4Wlaw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-05-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gk1Sl999nIJy4lnMLp3YGg", "review_id": "PNqZuoCqnVdjhbSvQX4M2A", "text": "This is the best refrigeration company I have dealt with.  Ken not only provided excellent service, but also offered a more reasonable alternative to a new system, which another company recommended I needed.  His professionalism, knowledge, ethics and customer service, was very commendable.", "business_id": "B60TXdNB8ziFyI2XH4Wlaw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-05-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mVgwm3dOJM3Hy91irMOhZw", "review_id": "yCtolibi1PXyZlfHPRPg6Q", "text": "Last week, I called AccuTemp Refrigeration based on reviews from Yelp.  We moved into a new home and needed to see if the AC was working well and up to snuff.  We set up a schedule easily for two days down the road.  Ken was our technician.  He came right on time.  He checked everything in the attic and noticed a some potential for the clogging of the overflow system.  He made a $20 adjustment to ensure good drainage.  Next he looked at the unit (17 years old) and indicated that it was still in good working order.  We also had some rattling noise that we could hear, so we were expecting a condenser problem or some other problem in the ceiling.  It turned out that the vents rattled when set a just a particular angle.  He adjusted them, no more rattling.  Total cost...$80 for the maintenance check and minor drainage adjustment.\n\nDuring the whole process, Ken would provide instruction on what he was doing and the potential problems and solutions.  He was very informative and honest.  I would recommend Ken and AccuTemp to anyone.  They were very good.  My mother is going to call them soon to service her AC.", "business_id": "B60TXdNB8ziFyI2XH4Wlaw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_tcp042Uw6YhkYsst1CZjA", "review_id": "3hgOzNpw7DC1wsmfL9cTBw", "text": "Very thankful on a holiday weekend!  Super professional - quick response - courteous - on time with timeframe told - quality work - very well priced.  We returned home from a 4th staycation on a Sunday to find our house at 96 degrees.  We called and left a message and got a return call in less than 20 minutes when the range is an hour. We got service about an hour later. Very reasonable rates for a Sunday of a holiday weekend.   They were quicker than estimated on all fronts.  AC fixed and we dont have to stay in a hotel tonight. Thank you!!!", "business_id": "B60TXdNB8ziFyI2XH4Wlaw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "G4uawzFUqJtkS-NwqsBnSw", "review_id": "6uCc-bcZFr0RpL3oTxFjqw", "text": "Why does this always happen during the Summer months? I come home from work yesterday and notice that my house is hotter than outside! Good thing my house has 2 AC units(upstairs/downstairs), so I made an appointment for the next day for a repair tech.\n\nI get a call from Jennifer that the tech will arrive between 10-3 and get another update that the tech is on the way. My tech , Ken, quickly finds the cause as a bad contactor, shows me the bad part (that has tons of filth on it) and replaces it. Ahhh..... cool ac again. \n\nAccutemp will always be the best for me as not only are the office personnel and techs always courteous and friendly ( a lost art in 80% of business nowadays),  but \ntheir updates and prompt service has made me a customer for life. Gotta keep up on those Season maintenance to keep my outside units clean!", "business_id": "B60TXdNB8ziFyI2XH4Wlaw", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 8, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vGj7Dmd3aSNxmfraIQ7THg", "review_id": "_AgpWuDi7ebFBRkmVpRWOw", "text": "Having recently cracked a tooth, I went looking for a dentist.  Near my house is Brookstone Dental, and after walking in, I felt like I had finally found the place.  They were a preferred provider for my insurance, they informed me, and everything would be taken care of.\n\nAfter being told that I needed some kind of special cleaning, 220.00 dollars per quadrant equaling 880.00 total, they proceeded to work.  I left feeling good, that I had finally found a dentist that cared enough to do a good job.  Then I remembered, I had come in for tooth pain.  They did absolutely NOTHING for the complaint that I had come in for.  I was there for three hours and all this was done without even discussing it with an actual dentist.\n\nSo, I was a little upset.  No big deal, lesson learned.  I'll just go somewhere else.  Then my insurance called.  This company WAS NOT a preferred provider like they had told me before.  They had billed my insurance and now my coverage was maxed out, not to mention that I had a healthy portion to pay out of pocket.  So here I sit with a broken tooth, having to pay out of pocket to have it fixed or wait until the turn of the year.\n\nBrookstone Dental is nothing more than an upstart clinic to empty your insurance limit.  I've never felt more cheated from a health care provider.", "business_id": "q02Giy2GKDmfG43XbJisQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M-vZFTvTzi6KsLQFHnaRfg", "review_id": "rajB6ULXoUdzEhTOFotGkQ", "text": "Every time this business gets bad reviews they somehow make a new account on yelp lol!!\n\nThis place should be called CROOKstone Dental....Con artists that shouldn't have licenses to work on even a dogs mouth...\n\nOverpriced and poor quality are two things to expect when you come to this establishment.  Got a root canal and wasn't able to eat on my left side of my mouth for two years...\n\nShut this place down!!", "business_id": "q02Giy2GKDmfG43XbJisQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sGXZZ1l5TGJXOBgsmjVvBA", "review_id": "WZ2ewsyHa4XLTDPo57RqQA", "text": "I agree with the first two reviews!!This is  the worst dental office ever.\n The office staff had me leave without a ride  after being under gas for three hours. I was found walking north on Tatum full of blood and crying. Thankfully my daughters drove past me (they were going to the dentist office to check on me.) This dentist didn't inform me the consequences of doing full dentures at 37, I suffered from malnutrition as a result from not being able to eat. Still cant eat over a year later.  Dentures don't fit.  life ruining dentist!", "business_id": "q02Giy2GKDmfG43XbJisQQ", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-05-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "FLdun6KWwAh-gC8VHVZGCw", "review_id": "TvDBZO4Fe5PUGlqv_VN2-A", "text": "Late night mini golf is fun but not incredibly fun -- I think my lack of complete enthusiasm stems from no longer being a middle schooler.  Still, bonus points for very convenient hours through midnight (gotta start golfing by 11).", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-02-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ovpa3S8xD96dLE5eDxcxJg", "review_id": "omTDH0e6nLmWnYES8xD_tQ", "text": "Ten years ago, I would have told you that this was a kickass first date spot for someone that you were really into, or if you weren't sure, it was still cool because you could go on a big group date. I thought I was pretty smooth when I was fifteen. \n\nNow, I still contend that mini-golf can be a great way to hang out with someone or a group, as can roller coasters, but I probably wouldn't use the word \"kickass\" about C-n-C (or anything else, for that matter, since I'm not a freshman in high school anymore).\n\nAlong with Metro Center, Castles and Coasters is not as great an area as it used to be, but it doesn't take away from the fact that a huge selection of video games, mini golf and roller coasters still have their place. It's just not quite as often anymore.", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-03-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lC4X2crUuxT9Ac9BlOX4Uw", "review_id": "bKK0en72D1z0dgF7SKVM5w", "text": "Good fun and games. The 4th star is simply becuase there is no other place to ride a \"real\" roller coaster in Arizona. And they are pretty fun.\n\nBut. I am not really into gangs of juvi drop-outs spewing the f-bomb playing alongside my five-year-olds. Call be prejudice. If this doesn't bother you, then C & C will probably fit your amusement park-needs.", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-03-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "r01IWWKaHFEnMZkaWdUyEA", "review_id": "C-dK6g86iqMDDj52SJBpLg", "text": "It's Six Flag's little sister!\n\n;D\n\nStill some fun,\ngets boring after a while.", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-06-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "96qekpUBXmq3okuznAtIAQ", "review_id": "1_so53YtUJdLsgIUhhMIxQ", "text": "I went about 2 weekends ago for the first time with my husband and a few friends, all adults that do not have kids. I was very shocked at the price of admission and games, being that Castles N Coasters has very few rides and a so-so mini golf area. \nThe atmosphere was mixed, children playing along side adults. I would almost have peed my pants when I saw how many wonderful arcade games there were inside the two-storied gaming area, but then I got a whiff of the odor.......something of a mix of B.O. and feet? In addition, I was doing great on 2 different games, still on my first 2 credits on each, when kids literally pushed me out of the way, exclaiming it was their turn!!!! \nIf you are like me and my group, childless with little patience for kids, this is not the place for you. Splurge on the more adult friendly Jillian's and grab a beer for me there while you're at it. On the other hand the food was cheap and descent and, the kids seem to love this place. There must be something to it, right?!", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-02-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 10, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "8VbK8pAotgfI0bnGfqPykg", "review_id": "wehQdhTXfnLGnX2QUP_6mg", "text": "The best place to skip work and goofy golf in the spring and summer. Sure, it's a little musty, old, run-down... but it's a slice of my childhood and at least it's still here. \nI can't gather the courage to ride the roller coaster anymore and bumper cars just aren't as appealing as they once were but the two story arcade still makes me squeal a little.\nThe golf is great too! I would suggest playing courses one through three. The last two times I've been we played course four and three and four has the least amount of attractions. Courses one and two are busiest, so it's a choice between being stuck behind a bunch of kids or some really un-fun holes.\n\nOh, and they do have a black and white photo booth.", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "vF4B6eFdoDmyV_l7MLHMzw", "review_id": "_31CkiCn9XuJIPK5KgrT8w", "text": "Man this place was the SHIT when I was a youngster!! \n\nNow... this place IS shit! I don't know where it happened. I think it may have been the deteriorating of Phoenix's youth or what have you. I will be honest in saying that I haven't been to this place in quite sometime, but I still like to remember the good ol' days on the water log rides and on the small lil coaster my mom would allow me to ride. and the times when I snuck away from my mom to ride the big desert storm. and keeping her away from the pictures taken of passengers mid loop as they were displayed on lil tv screens near a makeshift giftshop. \n\nThe food never stuck out to me, so I really can't review it. But I know that for a while, when it was still new and well-ran. This was a nice place. It was small but compact so it felt like excitment was just around the corner. But now, it feels small and compact, like there's so many people around you just want to scream just so you can have some personal space. \n\nI don't really like the whole thing with different types of kids playing with the games hogging them and you gotta fight them for a turn. I've never been one for golf but I still ilke to get my Tiger Woods on once in a great while. \n\nI don't really think this is a nice date place anymore. It's too ghetto. I think this is a place you take your long-term someone special. Like when all the magic is gone and the honey moon is OVER so ya'll are alright to just show up and kick some lil high schooler's ass to to get the go-cart you've been eyeing the entire time you've been in line!\n\nBut still go!  Have fun, assert yourself and your spot in line and the dibs you called. And dude... TOTALLY play golf course #2, it's the best! :D", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-03-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 18, "useful": 9, "cool": 11}, "user_id": "o1HQEND6cg-4SK0Z1ASBMQ", "review_id": "4WaR2gfC1VRfSs1v7cSH-w", "text": "Give credit where credit is due; of all the places in the Phoenix area with the word \"Castle\" in their title, CnC is probably the most, uh, castley of the bunch. \n\nAt least it has a dragon. And while it does not contain any ogres, the wretched cretins who maintain its rides and attractions make a reasonable substitute.\n\nThe experience of CnC is like the exposition of every princess-oriented fairytale you've ever read. Inside the safety of the castle and its nearby properties there are many joys and wonders to be had; the arcade houses a plethora of vintage and otherwise hard to find arcade and pinball machines (including the original cinematic-driven Dragon's Lair) that may provide hours of enjoyment (if, you know, you don't totally blow at video games). The mini-putt course is quaint, adequately kitschy, and can be enjoyed for hours, if you don't mind fishing for a new ball out of the water hazard or just duping the staff into believing that you've lost your ball and need a new one.\n\nBut lo, beyond the castle there is nothing but misery and failure. Sweaty, mouth-breathing trolls wait in lines for attractions that have lost the will to live; the bumper boats' engines burned out years ago, the magic carpet will leave you with a fractured arm, and after riding the log ride no amount of showering will get that scent of chlorine, vomit and Vaseline from your hair. \n\nCurators of this living museum of misery and low expectations are the anomalous staff, whose anger drives them to ban people from the go karts for \"driving too competitively\" but are overcome with apathy in the face of vomit or some other mess of bodily fluid origins. \n\nInevitably we are all struck with the urge to rebel. \"Nay, father! I cannot live like this, caged like an animal! I must be free! I must go out there and find my destiny! The plot of this story depends upon it!\"\n\nAnd you will wander into that netherworld. Bravely you will hold your head high as you pass through the neglected ruins that were once moderately amusing park attractions. You'll dodge and hurdle over pools of barf. \n\nYou will hold your own against the hordes of kidney-punching gremlins who charge at your knees and cut you in line while their parents enjoy a grease pie at least 100 meters away. You will fight through the pain as the torture implements disguised as rides grind your body to pulp. You might even try choking down some of that fat-fried filth that the other trolls feed on to sustain themselves. \n\nBut eventually, out of sheer boredom our out of plain shock, you will return to the safety of the castle, where you will spend the rest of your visit playing Elvira pinball and crazy motion-capture boxing.\n\nOccasionally you will glance at that wretched wasteland beyond the castle and remember your harrowing adventure. And the memories of your journey will keep your curiosity at bay.\n\nOr maybe not.\n\nWhat's a clich\u00e9-ridden Princess fable without a poorly-thought out sequel?", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-07-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UKn3yyuoEWM6g11wIr_bgw", "review_id": "Q49BKgzjF1Eup8sXY67WGw", "text": "I wouldn't consider this place an \"amusement park\" but I would consider it far beyond your typical mini golf and arcade spot. This place does actually have a number of rides and a roller coaster. It's a one of a kind place in Arizona and its pretty easy to get to being in Phoenix and all. The Mini Golf course was a great deal of fun and they have a multi leveled arcade complete with all the grown-up favorites like air hockey and skee ball. Plenty to do, nothing too expensive, can't go wrong coming here on a nice day for a little fun.", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-07-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 7, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "HZeFzs42f0iGaA-sP_hUnA", "review_id": "KU0QdhTR-5tPyAfoNH08NA", "text": "I hate this place, but since they have the only roller coaster in the state... (FAIL!) - they get 5 stars, because folks... this is as good as it gets. Here, at least.\n\nIt's an amusement park, sort of, if your idea of amusement involves waiting in line for 20 minutes with a gang of pint-sized thug-wannabees. \n\nOn the other hand, it's fun to use your adult driving skillz to put the pedal to the medal and smoke their asses on the go-cart race track. Brakes? I don't need no stinkin' brakes. I mean, seriously - I outran and lost a police helicopter on the 51, I don't need brakes on a go-cart. (See my review if the 51 for details... True story.)\n\nThe roller coaster is actually fun, and the line is typically short because the entrance is nearly impossible to find. \n\nIf this place had any competition, I'd give it a 2... But I go back, anyway, because they don't.", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "r-zwGpl12La0MQn4Jf-2hw", "review_id": "TS1qqxaQoJ-NtSeR6ahuPg", "text": "EEEW NO! THIS PLACE IS SUPER, MEGA TACKY! WAY GHETTO! When My son was younger (6) he asked me to take him there, I did! And OMG we both hated it! And we tried it a second time when my girlfriend had a bday party for her son and It was just horrible. The people that go there are all shady looking, I'd say a dangerous crown. This place is NO FUN! And It's a scary crowd. yukky!", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-03-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "joIzw_aUiNvBTuGoytrH7g", "review_id": "PVfOr-cvk2sdNvEg9syCAw", "text": "Roller coaster is the only real reason to come here.  Other rides are just ok, and the miniature golf is actually decent as well.  Arcade has a lot to choose from as well.\n\nProblem is that this place is unsafe.  There's gang-types all around you, including the parking lot.  Will I get shot?  Does he have a gun?  And to top it off, you're looking at $20+ to have a good time here, and they sandwich you between the option of getting the all you can ride option, or pay per ride (both seem like too much $ for what you get).", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-05-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "WWxCMDn8rVHIrIFoKRcRDg", "review_id": "wZimFrUTi6b_HgEaTmzGUQ", "text": "I'm giving Castles N Coasters 4 stars for their mini-golf.\n\nFour separate courses, plenty of creative greens & hazards, lots of decorations, statues, structures, fountains, everything that makes up a good miniature golf course. Oh, and did I mention they have 4 different courses?\n\nOnce your done with some tiny golf, cool off with some video games, pinball or skeeball inside their gaming area.\n\nThe rides don't interest me, so this rating & review ignores their \"amusement park\" aspect completely.", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-06-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "V0y4fqp-4pSRfsz0FmsjPA", "review_id": "H_UEa90X4O0lYElrMqoFrQ", "text": "We celebrated my girl's momentous occasion here last Saturday. Her 7th birthday shit I'm getting old!!! I am here to forewarn you about having parties here so listen up or in this case keep reading! \n\nArrive with cake...check! Got shown to where the secret bat cave entrance was...a mile long walk on sidewalk w kids a cake and Metro Parkway traffic all within arms reach. Try not to have a an acute myocardial infarction. When you finally make it to the secret birthday entrance you will find that YES they can store your cake for you till party time. (Phew good thing!)\n\nGuest arrival...check! They also have to find the secret entrance and No they can NOT hold gifts for you till party time as  \"they aren't responsible\" (this made me wonder about cake being safe hmmmm)\n\"Please don't eat the cake or worse throw it on the ground!!!\"\n\nSea Dragon was inop as well as Logride so the price was tad cheaper that was good news. The party room smelled like a boys locker room and the party helpers will butcher your cake. I suggest cake cutting lessons for these girls or cut it yo damn self!!! You get personal pizza's cheese or pep for each guest, pop and ice cream. The pizzas were better than expected for my taste and all the adults seemed pretty content even though there was no beer. They did have cappuccinos and hot chocolate for sale not bad either I wasnt there long enough to try anything else. The game castle is always fun, mini golf doesn't impress me much but to other humanoids this seems to be a favorite past time of sorts. FYI The Desert Storm no longer takes your picture so bring your own camera or phone and try not to lose it and/or a shoe on rides k. Long story lol.\n\nAll in all I prob wont have another party here for my kid but I don't mind stopping by with her for a few hours. There is hardly a wait time if your early and you can make a few good rounds quickly before all the ghetto riff raff wake up and get there with all of Bebe's kids!!! The rides are great for what they are here in this barren amusement state I guess. I'm from Cali and nothing compares let's get real AZ you ain't even tryin!!", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-01-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1ADzO1AOjVDuByLzaX3pgg", "review_id": "zZlN0nYQZdxZuQpxES-e_g", "text": "OK I went to this place for their photobooth hoping for a old school film one but alas, they only have a digital photobooth :(", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-02-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "C6IOtaaYdLIT5fWd7ZYIuA", "review_id": "cj3jg3EmTqEo0OCxmcNRWA", "text": "We had a great time this Sunday. \n\nWe rode every ride they had several of them over and over again without having to get out of our seats. All the rides were fun, clean and seemed well maintained. \n\nThe staff was generally all pretty cool. They didn't seem to over love their jobs but who would. \n\nThe price seemed a bit high but we used a coupon to get $5 off each full day pass and it was only $87 for 4 of us. Not TOO much more then seeing a 3D movie but lasts ALOT longer.", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-05-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T7J9ae0wTskrI_Bgwp-4cA", "review_id": "0AHawcodCaWnm4BJwrvvtw", "text": "Nothing else like it in AZ.  All of the rides are good.  Kids can spend the whole day here.  Love that on school vacations it is dead and there is no wait for any of the rides.\n\nGot lucky last time and went on a day that it was sprinkling.  We had purchased the all day ride and golf wristband.  The rain policy is a coupon for 1/2 off your next visit.  We did the rides for about 5 hours.  Then we decided to ask for the coupons which they gladly offered as it was sprinkling.  Then we golfed one round and went home.  Great day.\n\nCan't wait to go back on the next school break and use our coupons.", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-01-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AeucYo8J-rZjcq09Wuqsjw", "review_id": "xmS7--Jhq-74NdiFDdei9Q", "text": "i first checked out the website before going here, and the website gave me the impression this place was something waayy different from what it actually is. Total let down, i was expecting to ride some good rides, when actually this place is for kids.. i mean little kids. Only two rides you can consider adult friendly, and still were not all that impressive. the one big roller coaster is alright, but really short and the \"Flyer' is probably their best attraction. Would i go back?? prob not unless i took kids..if you have kids they would love it though.", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KI4sBf9jWLs4aGm_mIsFQA", "review_id": "Y-DfDa6mtg0dEJAPV5Wehg", "text": "This is pretty much all you got here in AZ, I guess.  And for that kinda big but still small fun, it does its job.\n\nI can honestly say that in the midst of the fun with the kids that I somewhat forgot I was in a small place in Phoenix.  It has a big amusement park feel because of the layout and of course the sounds of rides everywhere.  The atmosphere actually hits the mark.\n\nAdults CAN have fun here if they don't take things too seriously or expect too much.  This isn't Cedar Point.  This is a big permanent carnival, minus the house-o-fun.  And you're not going to get high-end rides here.  So as long as you go in knowing that this is going to be a \"eh, good enough\" type ordeal, you'll be good.\n\nThe big coaster is decent but over very quickly.  Two loops and a high speed makes it fun while it lasts though.  Again, if you're trying to compare this to something like The Millennium Force...or even The Magnum, you're going to hate it.  Cut the place some slack, its not able to be a big dog like that.\n\nOnce you're done with that, its downhill in terms of thrills.  They have the Skydive ride that drops you straight down from a high height...can make mom scream, I guess.  The line moves quickly so its worth a go.  Everything else is low thrill, decent fun, and mostly for the younger kids.  Your go-karts are slower than they need to be, but I guess for the younger kids' sake, that's how they keep it.  Bumper cars are bumper cars.  Bumper boats is ordinary with a nice little island thingy to mess around with.  Karts and boats lines moved terribly slow.\n\nI didn't visit the arcade...dunno how that happened.\n\nMini golf was pretty fun.  Well designed courses and decently upkept.  Very nice scenery.\n\nFood was terrible.  I mean it.  Oh man.  Had a gyro...it had ranch and hot dog onions on it.  Not ok.  Fries were bad.  Churro was horrible.  Even the lemonade should've been thrown in the garbage.  And the wait was ridiculous.  One lady waited at least 20 minutes for some burgers or something.  My cuz mentioned the nacho chips were crap.  An old lady started swearing loudly after she bit into her chili dog, then she body slammed a small child.  Kidding.\n\nBut is it a good time?  Yes.  Take your kids.  They will have PLENTY to do.  And go with a group of 8 riders or more...you get a substantial discount...unless that is only on certain weekends.  Ask the cops who stand outside to guide the lines (yes, its that crowded on Saturdays).  Speaking of staff - everyone actually had a decent attitude...no smarmy kids who showed that they hate their job.\n\nWe paid about $15 bucks for all day passes and a round of golf after we gathered up 8 riders.  Otherwise, its like $26 for that same package.  Check the website for accurate pricing.  Too expensive?  Well I mean its either this that has a lil' roller coaster, or CrackerJacks, Fiddlesticks, Amazing Jakes or...thats about it.  Yeah you get a buffet at Amazing Jakes for less - so I guess thats the only competition.\n\nOh..and I read about how the 'shady' crowd seems to hang out here.  I didn't see anything like that at all...and this was a Saturday.  Its just young people.  The same 'kind' that you see anywhere else.  Don't let any of those types of comments put you off from going here.  No one's gonna shank you.", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WQFJ8_V1lao4oZ_FKbk5Zg", "review_id": "git1TOBQJxUiYGio3tyaqQ", "text": "My kids love this place.  It gets them hours of entertainment - rides, arcade, golf.  It's a little like going to the fair or a carnival, but some of it's indoors - important in the summer.\n\nOn our most recent visit, my 11yr old and I were wanting to play some video games. Originally we planned to go to GameWorks, but thats about 35 miles from us. Castles n Coasters is maybe 10 miles and the best arcade I know of west of I-17.  \n\nWe started out with a round of golf since we were there.  I think $8 per golfer is a bit steep, but that's what I get for not coupon hunting beforehand.  We were bad and didn't keep score, didn't keep to one course and we had a blast on a relatively cool July evening.  We got there after 8pm on Wednesday night - it wasn't crowded at all - and they're open until midnight.  \n\nApparently Wednesday nights are Unlimited Gaming nights. They have a DJ from 95.1 radio station (Latino hip-hop or pop?) and ran a $10 3hr block from 7-10pm where you can just hammer the arcade games.  Since we arrived late and golfed first we missed that boat. I will try and remember to come back on a Wednesday though.  Seems like a great deal for $10.  With our $10 we played a lot of pinball, air hockey and other arcade games.  Note: So many of these arcade games are old - like from the early days of this place.  Classic Donkey Kong and Tron games. Serious?  People were playin' them tho!\n\nWe've been here before and raced, ridden the roller coasters, the viking boat swing, bumper boats and pretty much everything they've had for years.  NEW TO THE PARK are a ZipLine and a Cable Climb or walk or whatever it is.  These are new and modern and popular.  Still no lines on a Wednesday night.\n\nWe've also been here on Saturday nights with a DJ. Those nights seem to draw the crowd associated with those radio stations.  If its not your music its probably not your crowd.  There have been times I've not enjoyed the music nor the crowd, but I have no real complaints.  Just not my music or my crowd.  The crowd can appear harder than a Scottsdale crowd, but this isn't in Scottsdale.  Knowhatimean?  It's all good - and safe.  I always see a couple officers on foot and couple more out in the parking lot.\n\nBottomline: after 30 years or so, this place is still a draw for kids of all ages.  It's not Disneyland!  I doubt it's even 1% the size but its the biggest amusement park in Arizona and its plenty of fun!", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-07-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "k3yuawPEvzlAJPj_RMO0MQ", "review_id": "lRpFkNQKAXZ1wJkR_8aNcw", "text": "Took the wife for a round of mini golf and we had a blast. What a great date idea even at the ripe young age of 25. Secretly though I wanted to run to my trunk and grab my ping putter out so I could beat my wife by at least 20 strokes. The little rubber putters did their job but as a real golfer its TORTURE! We played course 1 of 2, and honestly a lot of the holes were straight uphill so pin level accuracy sometimes lead to the ball stopping and rolling back at you faster than it left your putter. I would have given it four stars because I saw a guy get stuck on the zipline for 30 minutes at a halt over the course, but some of the hole in the course did not function correctly (the ball would get stuck) and honestly I don't think everyone that was playing could comprehend numerical orders with the holes so we had to wait a few times for people playing the course backwards, sideways, and upside down. The arcade was legit, and had plenty of pinball, shooters, and street bike games to satisfy any hunger. Worth your time yes, but now that the wife is trying gold we can put put by the range for free with real putters :)", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-07-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5aIwvlUsOqUZexGEc-iVjA", "review_id": "pciAkPzm09AFKEr2uClpjA", "text": "I've been to a much nicer amusment park or even just a fair. $25 for unlimited rides that open at 6pm-11pm for me sound like a ripped off. The rides are kinda lame. This place is poorly designed. They're trying to fit as much in such a small space. The wait for rides aren't long at all I guess that's a good part. It's so sad that Phoenix is a big city but this is all we've got.", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-07-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UgA0kY3AJY-Xof6VAUX1IQ", "review_id": "7Fve5P2m6bodSvA0VMLClA", "text": "FUN! it's like a really nice carnival with more rides and games! The arcade section was huge!", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gg_OKjOAl_vVmdh5ZETuiw", "review_id": "xU6Tr0w9zqkjSVwXqTlhrA", "text": "It had been years since I played a round of mini golf.  I had been to Metro Mall a few times but payed not attention to the attraction sharing a parking lot.  Word of mouth was not very good and the place was described as \"ghetto Six Flags\" a few times.  It came up, however, in a discussion about mini golf and was told they had a nice course.\n\nI rounded up two friends and we gave it a whirl.  We played course one and had a great time.  Many of the holes were similar but it was still fun and at times frustrating (which always adds to the experience). \n\nAfterward I scoped out the arcade.  If you love pinball you need to check this place out.  Castles-n-Coasters has the biggest selection I have seen in one place.  They also had a nice collection of newer and older arcade games.  X-Men and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were the standouts.  Great memories playing those games as a kid.\n\nThe rides looked like typical carnival type and mostly for kids (not shocking).  I'm content with the mini golf and arcade.\n\nI will be back.", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pB6-p_DMF0vLzLkHnO9MeQ", "review_id": "fm73MJXlkJqig2oDDPpobA", "text": "OK, I have driven by this place many times. Finally stopped by with family to play miniature golf. Place is immaculate, very impressed. The golf courses, four of them, were well maintained and provided challenges. Highly recommend!!", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-12-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TDDvsp1rLCbk4rfl74tREA", "review_id": "EKN-vJHm4P_5aLSl5J5J6w", "text": "it only has a few rides. the park is old and needs to be redone. there are no rides for kids which is a big issue for me. the bathrooms are so disgusting its pathetic. to much chaos. nay as well take the time to go somewhere better. i think its over priced for the little that they do have. it should only cost five dollars for locals.", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-03-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kyDg10Hoxz9LdLniTNTIGA", "review_id": "Hrr95Ve3GTtChD8mXpvGLQ", "text": "My friends and I like to come here for the old school arcade games. They have a huge selection of games on two levels. We go crazy competitive on the basketball hoop game and I must also brag that I can beat anyone in Mortal Kombat. \n\nIt's no Six Flags, but it serves its purpose. Fun little rides for some entertainment that bring us back to our childhood.", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "q09g5dIdYSDArnHjK2ov0Q", "review_id": "MN5zlRJxKiUhtnzrWY8-2A", "text": "Alright, minigolf! Four different courses of mini golf, and rides! It's kind of crappy they don't offer individual rides but they do have a discount of buy one get one free if you're a AAA member. Badass! $4 a piece for minigolf? I say YES! \n\nUnfortunately, the balls get stuck quite often. Annoying? Yes. But the courses are great and it's a lovely way to blow some time and have some fun with friends. \n\nI took a friends kid here for some games and he seemed to have a blast. If you make a day out of it, I suggest taking your children and getting a package deal. Take water with you (it's not cheap at the facility), bring some snacks and tucker those kids out so they will fall into bed. \n\nThey even have a zip line!", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bMFSEta1Ju31P1EnssuUug", "review_id": "T6seHMEGhJrBEF7y3i5fAg", "text": "I had more fun at the Arizona State Fair and paid a lot less.\n\nThat about sums it up !", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-07-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gI9xDj8hiKdRN6qDy6O_ug", "review_id": "oCO67ZKhGbde3ZOA4nM5Bw", "text": "Castles N' Coasters is fun for a few hours. Short wait time in lines considering it was a Friday when we went.\n\nRestrooms have no doors. They have black flap curtains like they use in grocery store backroom freezers.\n\n$25 a person (including my 5 year old) gets you unlimited rides. It cost a little more to add access to miniature golf.\n\nSmall lockers are available to rent for 50 cents. (don't lose the key or you will be charged $10 to have your locker opened)\n\nOver 250 arcade machines for the hardcore and family gamer. \n\nHonestly I did not try the food because it's expensive for hot dogs and drinks. Upon purchasing tickets you get your hand stamped upon entrance. That stamp allows you to leave and re-enter the park all day. There's plenty of restaurants and fast food chains around the park including the Metro Mall across the street. You can easily get something to eat from the food court and make your way back if you wanted to.\n\nThe sodas they provide are all RC brand cola. They fill fill it up for you. They also sell Monster Energy drinks and Vitamin Water per vending machines only.\n\nSplash Down coaster is similar to Splash Mountain @Disneyland. Really fun and you do get soaking wet. Desert Storm is also fun it's their biggest roller coaster that has 2 loops if I remember correctly and only last about 20 seconds. However the waiting time in line makes up for it as it is extremely short. They have bumper boats that are fun if you have kids. I got on a few other rides don't remember them all by name though. The small go kart style cars are ok. The only problem is that the steering wheel is tweaked so that you can't make full turns (for safety reasons) so it is extremely hard on your wrists. After driving around for 5 min I was actually relieved cuz my hands and wrists were hurting from holding the steering wheel.\n\nOverall this is not a bad place to have fun every now and then.", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-07-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iPhoJlwisUKGGrA0QNmYMw", "review_id": "a3msNJXS4CxP2X0u_DS2pw", "text": "I like this place because I live by it!! Mini golf is so cute here! Also a hanging obstacle course and zip lining yay for the best attractions. Get a discounted ticket at bashes for under $18 or pay full price at $25 does not include mini golf tho! Free parking across the street from metro mall.", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oihlMiEtvAnUru5_BC1KwQ", "review_id": "L-TDT-8GSGVX9M43VREy5Q", "text": "Great fun. Great rides , and the usual crowd here isn't as scary as golfland. Police on duty at all times in the park and arcade. Best to go after summer and before winter , when it's 70 degrees out with the sun.", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_ju0P_eGbCYI43Pj3BTckQ", "review_id": "MplQWWA2nwqyAf3_CZIjOg", "text": ".Fun mini golf. Classic Arcade.. A nice throwback to the old days of spending quarters playing Area 51. Prices for the games weren't too bad either....", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F9hl4Dn1Ube3A6NShgfXmw", "review_id": "omRoJ0EGaPT8YfTJ08myBg", "text": "This place is definitely geared toward kids. \"What amusement park isn't?\" you might ask, and I'd be inclined to agree...but when I say \"kids\" I mean *little* kids. The most exciting ride there is one where you ride a log up a track and it comes down and gets you slightly wet. The coasters are about 30 seconds long and about as scary as driving on I-17; the more tame of the two, called \"The Patriot,\" gives you two go-rounds in one sitting, but that's not really any consolation.\n\nMost of the other stuff is pretty stock, from the arcade to the low-quality food. Only odd thing I noticed is that the park is \"branded\" by RC Cola as opposed to Coke or Pepsi; not that I care which multinational corporation is being shoved in my face on every cup, banner, and trinket, just found it odd that such an off-brand dominates this place- should have been some indication of the park's lacklusterness.\n\nUnless you have brats the age where they like about anything (8 and under), I'd say save your 20+ bucks a head and wait till you have the funds to go to a real park, or the fair comes to town.", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "EP3cGJvYiuOwumerwADplg", "review_id": "Sh1AMvbqesc_0pYmhE4Rtw", "text": "Although in Metrocenter which has really gotten run down over the years, Castle & Coasters (or Golf & Stuff if you are as old as me and remember when they changed the name with the new outdoor rides) is pretty cool place to take your kids between the age of 8-12.  The mini golf is fun but you will most definitely get lost in the many different courses (big deal, its still fun), the roller coaster is cool, the bumper boats, bumper cards, and golf carts are just awesome if you don't mind waiting in line, the new clothes line is cool but my 9 year old was to short.  They have a 2 story obstacle course that is safe for kids but a fun challenge that my son loved more after he did it.  There is a smaller coaster in the back for younger kids which is nice if you bring a 5-7 year old that doesn't want to go on the scary coaster.  The game center is really old and looks the same as it did 20 years ago when I used to go.", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-01-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yJ22u_1l01H4NM3wCowIKw", "review_id": "sXrCGlQu6saV13WZZYbiVg", "text": "I have to say that the last time I visited Castles N Coasters was a much better experience than the time before. \n\nThis last time I went with my kids for my son's birthday, CnC was cleaner, the employees were friendlier and more helpful, and we had a better experience overall. \n\nThere are coupons in the Entertainment Book, and CnC isn't exactly cheap so definitely use those if you go. The arcade is nicer, with more modern selections but also keeping the classics upstairs. If all you want to play is modern arcade games, Dave and Busters is probably a better value for the money, but we were pleased.\n\nI really wish they would expand, as I have heard rumors of them taking over some real estate that belongs to the dying mall nearby.\n\nAlso wishing they had an elevator inside for wheelchair/stroller accessibility.\n\nStill, for a city that doesn't exactly have a \"theme park\" this isn't a bad place by any means.", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-02-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RddubCgRBcocQF8KFxpeWg", "review_id": "R01Gv4FP3pS5dCXKqb46Jw", "text": "Awesome selection of old school arcade games and pinball machines upstairs.  I love it.", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-02-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0OBAEXK7DY4n1J1ssa_8xA", "review_id": "HxM4j577VIiaIHZ6rL78QA", "text": "I have lived in Phoenix for several years, but have never been to Castles N' Coasters until this past week. I must say that driving by the arcade has always intrigued me a bit so my husband and I decided to go in. There was ample handicap parking, and it the parking lot wasn't packed indicating it was not very busy so that was nice!\n\nUpon entering the arcade, I was immediately disappointed. This is because there is an upper level in the arcade as well as a lower level. Seeing this, we quickly looked for a ramp or an elevator, but there was none to be found. Instead, there were several sets of stairways and unfortunately all of the games I wanted to play like Skeeball and Connect 4, were either up or down stairs. i was in my power chair so my husband could not carry me the chair. Plus the stairs are numerous and steep.\n\nI  realize this is an older place, but if they have the money to purchase newer games like Fruit Ninja and Doodle Jump, they could put in an elevator. In a few years,  when my daughter is older, I'd like to be able to take her here and actively participate. All in all, the games I could play were fun and reasonably priced and it does seem like a fun place. However, I was blown away by their blatant lack of accessibility for all!", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-02-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mIGJ761YC06_haLeQ0rgdQ", "review_id": "TBWIi5Df42DYyZD0BTJxUw", "text": "I have been to CnC a couple of times, most recently for my son's birthday.\n\nLet me break this down.\n\nOverall, I was extremely pleased, they have cleaned it up in a major way. The bathrooms are nicely done, the employees are a lot nicer, and it seems much brighter and just in general cleaner. I don't feel like I have to shower in Clorox when I leave.\n\nNow sections:\n\nGolf - They have 4 mini golf courses and they are a lot of fun. They are taken care of as much as one really can, and my husband and I would still love to take a date night and go play a round of golf at CnC.\n\n\nRides/Attractions - They have added a few more attractions and then of course they have old Faithful Desert Storm. It appears they have the rides in good working order, and keep the lines moving quickly for them (you wont find me on a roller coaster SORRY) but my sons absolutely loved going on the rides here.\n\n\nArcade - Much more up to date than last time I was here. Cleaner, games are a lot more fun, and they have a card redemption system which I am pleased with. It looses 1 major star for not being wheelchair accessible (or stroller accessible) you want to go upstairs? SORRY. No elevator.\n\n\nEmployees - Every employee I dealt with was knowledgeable and friendly I was pretty pleased.\n\n\nClientele - For the most part it is a bunch of families or kids having a good time. However there are a few people shaking down machines because they think its funny or they think they will win something....juvenile, if I could tell CnC something it would be keep a closer eye on the people you have running around as clients, it doesn't appear you are hurting for business, it wouldn't hurt to ban a couple of thugs now and again. (Keeps your bathrooms untagged too!)", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "p8wp_2ecg7-Ns1uf-q6npg", "review_id": "CPwqcttq68x91SnTE0nlaA", "text": "We had a great time at Castles & Coasters!!\nWe played a round of mini golf with the kiddos, and they enjoyed it to the fullest. But our favorite was the racing carts, that is such a fun-filled activities to do with the little ones, it was exciting and different!\nThe arcade was full with fun games you play for tickets, which are now digital, and are added to the card that you buy along with your credit.\nWe'll be back to play more at the arcade, to race carts, try the roller coaster and also to do the bumper boats!!", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4iyTyF7726rzcg-LhP73-w", "review_id": "VtB_3gqb69l6czkKa8TjaQ", "text": "Had a great time here with our two kindergarten age kids.  I was wary of taking the family due to some of the bad reviews of this place, but I figured we had to try for ourselves.  We had a great experience.  Be sure to check their online calendar to be sure the Rides Section is open during your visit, especially on weekdays.  During slower hours only the mini-golf and arcade are open.\n\nWe went on an early Friday afternoon, a perfect time since the rides were opening up and there wasn't a huge crowd.  Minimal waiting for most rides except the go-karts.  We got the Gold tickets with unlimited rides, a round of golf, and $10 in arcade money.  It was just an awesome family outing.  The kids were tall enough to ride just about everything and loved the rides.  The two coasters were better than expected.  Granted, they're not Six-flags rides, but they're not dinky carnival coasters either.  The arcade was two stories of fun with old school games, games for younger kids, and all the newer games too.  It's all on an e-card system which we liked better than carrying around a bunch of game tickets.  They swipe your card at the prize counter and tell you your ticket amount.   I do agree with the other reviewers about the arcade not being wheelchair friendly.  It would be wonderful if they could renovate and accommodate everyone.\n\nThe mini-golf is a hidden gem.  It was probably the best mini-golf course I've ever played on.  The 4 courses are maintained very well and so whimsical and interesting to look at.   They cross paths so you really have to watch the sign colors to be sure you're staying on your course.  We got mixed up a couple of times, but it's not a big deal.\n\nWe didn't eat here so can't comment on the food.  Water was $1.50 a bottle, which I actually thought was okay considering how much they charge for water at most theme parks or festivals.\n\nOverall, an awesome experience.  No 'scary' people as mentioned in other reviews, at least when we went.  The staff (mainly teenagers) were all nice enough.  Rides, mini-golf, and arcade were fun.  We'll be back.", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kG8jkVFgOAOq6Ht6RvAjEQ", "review_id": "-wwOk9iEhztGWrCKhx_DuA", "text": "I had avoided going to Castles N'Coasters for many years based on the reputation it has had of being a haven for misfits, gang members, and otherwise annoying guests. I was pleasantly surprised to see that this reputation is not at all what I experienced at CnC. While it was not without it's challenges, it was overall a very nice experience. \n\nPros:\nCool rollercoasters\nFun golf experience\nFriendly and Courteous staff\n\nCons:\nNot enough staff to handle the crowds\nNot enough staff to handle a private party AND maintain the general public's needs. \n\nI can see where the tightly squeezed in rides might make it difficult to navigate around the narrow park if it were a crowded day. Further, it was strange and a bit unsettling that the rides were manned by only 1 staff person. For safety sake, there should be two sets of eyes checking for properly buckled guests. Plus it would sure make the lines run faster. Finally, if you are going to offer an unlimited pass-it should include the zip line. \n\nIt is a pricey day though to come here so if you are able to find a coupon--I recommend it highly. But, all in all, a nice day and I'm looking forward to going back with my son and nieces.", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oxtcxDR2qsftc_cZeUb1MQ", "review_id": "mEiRfYHMrpuCeyu1GsG4EA", "text": "Great fun & totally surprised. Great family fun!", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-03-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5_2BuK-IWiuLhZ9VGBRYYw", "review_id": "k7jJAjAl8efXjUfB54ffAw", "text": "I guess it was not our luck that we would not be visiting Castles & Coasters during this trip to Phoenix. This small wonder of a theme park was open later than we were planning on a Sunday so we had to bypass it for the zoo instead. By the time we circled back sometime after 3 p.m. it was so packed that there were no parking spaces. We decided the zipline at the zoo had been enough excitement for us that day and took off for a quick dinner at Rocket Burger & Subs instead. Maybe next time CNC?", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-04-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "FAsJEfgQL7mL5mg76Z6-2w", "review_id": "01ZV3H0pY_o5XU5HchcH9g", "text": "I wanted to go play some mini golf and basically had 3 options close to me. A childhood memory of playing mini golf here made me want to check it out again since I hadn't been here in probably around 15 years. I had heard of this place as getting dirty and \"ghetto\" from other people so I was a little reluctant.\n\nTo my surprise it was clean, I felt safe, there were lots of families there, and there were lots of other couples out for a date night playing mini golf. We had a blast, the courses were just as cool as I had remembered them being, and it was a great night out doing something different then the normal dinner and a movie date night. There were surprisingly a lot of 20's-30's couples playing on the course, in fact that was mostly all I saw playing mini golf.\n\nAfter mini golf we played some games in the arcade. There was a photo booth to capture our night which I LOVE! I also won a giant soccer ball out of the giant claw machine!\n\nIf you're looking for something fun to do, skip Scottsdale, and go to Castles N' Coasters to play some rounds of mini golf and challenge your honey to a game of giant Connect Four!", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9F6I04BdQ-1QZ9_tTcH12w", "review_id": "Yh5GFcVjkOYZkbm8sGTT5g", "text": "We went on a Saturday night in early May. It wasn't too crowed, but there was a good crowd there. A few of the rides were closed. I found out that I'm a screamer on the big coasters, and since I had to take my glasses off I just kept my eyes closed.I also learned that I am not cool enough to drive a bumper boat. \n\nWe didn't play golf or really take advantage of the arcade. \n\nWe got in on a group deal so the price wasn't too bad, and I felt that the snack bar was reasonably priced as well. We decided that we would come back again.", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JtqCTs5hmVRIzQTm_jvhiQ", "review_id": "0LBPx5QUhH_zt79EznVVnQ", "text": "Went here for a first date - It's got a lot of cool games, air hockey, arcade games, on multiple levels... felt like a little kid spending my allowance.. only this time I had a super smokin hot girl with me... so best of both worlds!\n\nOutside they have a variety of really cool rides, a better than your average carnival and a mini golf course which looks really cool at night all lit up -- it's fairly affordable, depending on what you are wanting to do... \n\nThe place is pretty clean compared to what I expected, as it was my first time here... I'm definitely planning to go back, hopefully with the same girl ;)", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-06-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PJdpJ1H055Ghu8lNGBU5ew", "review_id": "kDwMMrSiB_AlV0erhVigFg", "text": "A friend surprised me with a trip here one day... I decided to try out their Silver Admission cuz they had a check-in offer. OMG so much fun!!\n\nFor less than half the price of going to a big 6 flags or something, you can get most of the same stuff here with rarely any lines. When I went in the evening, there were NO lines. Honestly, with the amount of time wasted at big parks in lines, you get SOOO much more here. Water rides, coasters, arcade, HUGE mini golf course (I only got half way...) and a zip line. I felt like I was a kid again.", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dji-3ZSLA33ndPPYT0p7BA", "review_id": "-Q20CecdM6RwVwvwyyawlA", "text": "We've done the amusement park, it was pretty fun, but we like to come here for the arcade. I can put just 10 bucks on a card, and my husband, the kids, and I can be here all afternoon playing the quarter arcade games. The last time we went with 20 dollars on the card and we played whatever the kids wanted, with the intention of adding more game time. But the 20 bucks lasted us 3 hours, so we decided to call it a day after we were done.\n\nThis is always a cool, chill place to go burn off some time and treat the kids to some fun.", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-06-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1engYTOKgpNsWP66aWdl_Q", "review_id": "257DC-qYw15n4zGtsH7Tpg", "text": "Took my daughter and her friend out to CNC and they had a blast! The staff was great and the lines weren't long at all.", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-07-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sbvSyNtI7Sgp7k4qzf2reg", "review_id": "1ZLrJZTbw-7NkZ5WE50UeQ", "text": "Awesome place to go if you want small thrills for a great price. \n\nI happened to take my nieces here when it was a scorching hot day so we didn't enjoy it as much as we would have had it been cooler. \n\nWe tried the roller coaster first and didn't want to stop riding. It was a fast ride, but super fun! The only thing I recommend is holding on when going through the loops, the centrifugal force kicks a LOT. Or, it could be it felt worse because I'm not young like I used to be when I rode roller coasters like it was my job. Fun, fun!\n\nWe also rode the swinging boat ride and it also was super awesome. The wind felt good on this super hot day, too. Ride at the very ends, much more fun!\n\nMy nieces rode the zip line and thought it was really awesome. It's time consuming to get the harness on and to get to the top, but they thought it was well worth it.\n\nThe staff here is great. They're really helpful and have awesome attitudes. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is because they don't have any areas to sit and cool off except right by a door that just sweeps the hot air in over you every time it opens. Not refreshing, pretty painful, actually.\n\nThis is a great place to take kids at a reasonable price. We really loved it.", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1-1KQfSPv-fJ-Rgi_U9aAg", "review_id": "b0ecHQ7EOetJWHsq9HMyDw", "text": "OK....THIS is ..my FAVORITE play day outing.  However I live in Tucson, so I can't just decide last minute to \"pop\" over to Castles n Coasters.  The trip to Phx, for this place, is worth it!!\n  Fun rides, and great games.  who needs 6 Flags!\nreal rides, miniature golf, go carts, arcade.  fun day, and you can buy passes online that are discounted.  I had a blast here, and want to  go back again...soon!!", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-07-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JkyvCg99SMdfS6OZv2P3RQ", "review_id": "jyJzLXX3UM2HpEF83Lyjug", "text": "This was the hang out when I was a teen. I see they have made some great improvements and have invested to keep the place up. I played a round of mini golf with my cousin. It was bloody hot and humid, even at 9pm.  Storms were rolling around the valley and it was really uncomfortable outside.  We raced through the game, knowing the air conditioning game room awaits.  I wish they would do something about the holes on the course.  Many were disgusting and you had to reach your hand down into them to fish out your ball. A grate or cup would be in order and an easy fix.  I was afraid of pulling y hand out to find a scorpion or something. \n\nOnce off the course, we went inside for the arcade.  Most of the lower level games were BS high dollar games for tickets.  They need to have a worker paroling the gaming area.  Some shady stuff going on and more lounging in the air conditioning, on games, than actually playing the games. \n\nCops were paroling the park itself, I guess, as just making rounds, but pretty thuggish (still) inside.  It made me realize why there were no tables or resting areas. Too much allure for trouble. \n\nGo, have fun, keep to yourself and your group, but always keep an eye open for the people around you.  Welcome to Phoenix!", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-08-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 11, "useful": 13, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "k2u1F6spBGhgk2JtAe97QA", "review_id": "7ozAhqVlEtaLjGMLkQ75hQ", "text": "Well let's see. I have been going to C&C ever since I was a wee lass and not much has changed. My cousins and I spent countless summer days at this \"theme park\"   Not sure what the theme is aside from old and rickety. Haha. That seems to be consistent throughout the entire park ;) \n\nThere are a few new additions to the ride department like a zip line and a high wire obstacle course. There's also a sudden drop ride that has potential to make you piss yourself. If you're 7. \n\nBut all those same old rides are fun. My son and I have been a few times and he doesn't have a problem riding those tired old rides. Or spending the day playing mini golf and riding go carts or the bumper boats. Always a fun mom and son outing. Followed by dinner across the street at Bobby Qs.\n\nHe loves the arcade. They've got a great selection of old and new video games. Some air hockey tables. Some other fun shnit... I don't think it sucks either. \n\nI went on a date here and whooped this dudes tail in jumbo digital connect four. Winning is fun. Try it.", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rGlcxZaxkrESv8kfmiqe0w", "review_id": "E6BZ5b1WX5ERIaNS6R6VkA", "text": "Awesome family fun,  Every time  bring my daughter there she gets a little braver and try's more rides.  After riding the usual smaller rides we rode the \"carpet ride\" 5 times!! Then the small coaster, wait for it..she even did the big rollercoaster 3 times.  On our way out around 9pm she even did the zip line...wow, that's sometime I had a hard time doing, but we did it!!\nNeedless to say we had a great time!!", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-08-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wQAIt2AwAnX8XKJ1JiNzAw", "review_id": "5U-XKJugpJciEnnFYUyZVQ", "text": "Well everything was fine until they charged me for another lemonade because my son accidentally spilled it. Who does that? Even when I was working at an ice cream parlor any mention of someone spilling and we gave them new ice cream at no charge. It's a drink! Games are cool, totally retro, and the portions of food are fantastic. Can't wait to come back with my kids when it's cooler temps", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pyr8wqN6Dz3S2Q7F_hcmFw", "review_id": "yN5iPZL0o9Ai-MeuHpnwZw", "text": "Mini golf is always fun here. Lots of people, mostly teenagers. But friendly environment. The staff appears to hate their lives, but when youre having fun on the course, you forget.", "business_id": "eClo8BPc90-YdBfuvRcpkg", "label": "Food-irrelevant", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q2FBL_p9j8J8snUhBLYztA", "review_id": "IUz6dYOu12u6dUIXChnqRw", "text": "I've been here so many times(15+). Ever since I was three, I have been riding on rides such as the Magic Carpet and the Patriot. Sure it was great when I was seven. But now it's not much fun because of the crowded area and boring/outdated rides. Plus, it's sort of scary(just loo